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Message no. 1
From: ROBERSON@***.EDU
Subject: Highlander
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 93 02:18:17 CET
>>>>>[Guys, I've only heard of Highlander through one of Raven's mage
friends,
but there's something about him that I think you all should know. . .I just
can't remember what it is. . .]<<<<<
--Jaez <15:18:47/2-11-54>
Message no. 2
From: Christina Johnson <johnson1@**.UWP.EDU>
Subject: Highlander?
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 93 00:39:43 CET
<<<<<[Highlander? Why does that sound familiar? I'm so
tired.]>>>>>
-DOA- <2/24/54 / 16:39:15>
Message no. 3
From: ROBERSON@***.EDU
Subject: Highlander
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 93 22:05:17 CET
>>>>>[Highlander, dude, get your deck hauled over. You're still punching
that
autodial virus (ATDT7563775) that you picked up from the MONICA squabble. And
yes, I think I can get someone for you to date-I bring her along as a guest
and introduce the two of you at the party]<<<<<
--Jaez <13:12:53/2-28-54>
Message no. 4
From: Christina Johnson <johnson1@**.UWP.EDU>
Subject: Highlander!!
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 93 23:17:39 CET
<<<<<[FUK: I'm going to get you. Trust me on this one. If you were with
Precision, you know what I am. Well, I'm a free agent now, and a damn
good one. Blow the police. When I get you, I'll handle you myself I've
learned some interesting things about the creation of Black IC on the fly.
It's a bit like a matrix pipe bomb. Know what happens when you put
styrophome in gasoline? Something like that. Very sticky, very
flammable, very nasty. What the hell do you think Precision developed
somone like me for? What's better then live IC? You'd better let me hear
from Highlander soon, or i'm going to assume he's dead, and just go after
you. I've had enough with bullies.]>>>>>
-DOA- <16:00:48 / 3/4/54>
Message no. 5
From: CRAIGTW1@******.JUNIATA.EDU
Subject: Highlander
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 93 03:49:32 CET
>>>>>[Highlander, I'm glad that you are out although I really wanted to
trash Kurgen in the Matrix (you can't get everything). How about coming over
to my place in Mont Lake sometime, eh? I have a little something I cooked up
that reduces the effects of Hyper. It's nice having an Elven assassin, who
likes to use Hyper to torture people to get information. Oh, and a warning
to whoever killed Creeping Death: Dragon is really torqued off that HE
wasn't the one to kill that shaman. Highlander, if I were you I would
come over soon. In a few days, Shadow, Dragon, Bloodtooth, and myself are
heading to Atlanta to take care of some unfinished bizz.]<<<<<
-Buzz- (the one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix)


>>>>>[To whoever killed Creeping Death, BEWARE I shall be coming after you.
He was mine and no one gets away with killing my victims before I
can!]<<<<<
-Dragon- (21:19:27/ 03:16:54)


>>>>>[Dragon, CALM DOWN! You were not there so leave it
alone!]<<<<<
-Shadow- (Why does he get stuck with these guys?)


>>>>>[Thanks Buzz for fragging with my time-date
stamp.]<<<<<
-Shadow- (21:22:35/ 03:16:54)

>>>>>[You are quite welcome, chummer.]<<<<<
-Buzz- (the one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix)
Message no. 6
From: CRAIGTW1@******.JUNIATA.EDU
Subject: Highlander
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 93 00:59:15 CET
>>>>>[Highlander, Good of you to accept my invitation, I've got some good
imported Scotch just abeggin' ta be savored, lad! My family and my grandfather
moved to Chicago from Scotland before I was born, and me granddad, he brought
with 'im some good ol' spirits, well aged, so I be thinkin' ye would
appreciative o' some fine alcohol.]<<<<<
-Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix)


>>>>>[Highlander, no need ta' be worryin' yerself over my little toys...
rest assured, I'll keep them well out of sight. I ken sympathize...but,
let's not be gettin' into that, right now. 'Tis a time fer celebration.
 Everybody involved in this whole FUK/Creeping Death/Highlander drek
...
ONE RIGHT FRAG-BANGIN', ABSO-FRAGGIN'-LUTELY TERMINAL BASH AT BUZZ'S
DOSS IN MONT LAKE!!!!!!!!! Jamesons and Guiness on me (let's remember
kiddies, be responsible when consuming alcohol...particularly when by
the good graces of your friendly neighborhood assassin. Just a thought.)
As a side note to our dear, impetuous Jaez...tread lightly, my dear.
One can n'er trust those FBI boys. Chicago Mafioso, on the other hand...
that's an entirely different story! I have been followin' yer transmissions
fer some time, now...and I see y' have a rare ap' reciation for the finer
things in life. Namely...a sweet (?) guy w' a n amazin' physique!
Child, look no further! I am your Elven knight in (albeit slightly
tarnished) armour. And , I have arrived, not a moment too soon, it
seems, to save y' from a grave error.
Should y' be even th' least bit curious, meet me at the Psych-Pirate,
2230 hrs., on th' morrow. I should b' fairly easy t' spot...I'll be
the 6'5" , 210 lb. (of solid, whip-corded muscle, might I be so bold t'
add) Elf, with th' rather impressive mane of amber hair, moustache and
gotee`, `, deep , emerald eyes,...an' a rather intriguing scar down the
right side of m' face. I'll be all in black, an' bearin' two dikoted
katana foci. Get there early enough, n' ya' might catch th' show...
bn', mayhaps, we could put on one of r' own...later.
Or, perhaps, y' could jus' meet m' at th' party, tonite. Wilin'
away the wee hours w' such a lady as yerself could prove t' be MUCH
more interestin' then gettin' steamed!
'Tis yer decision, dearest Jaez....I pray it twill be th' RIGHT
one.

Should I find that my efforts to dissuade Jaez from commitin' a
most heinous error in judgement have failed....Cerise, darlin', the
offer defaults t' you! Please, don't think I'm countin' ya' as
second place...hardly, by any means! I just feel it t' be m' "civic
duty" t' save th' poor kylie from herself. A most strenuous (?!?!)
undertakin', t' b' sure...but one I find m'self under obligation t'
accept.
Till later, then, terms!]<<<<<
-THE Nexus (No. 1, w/ an explosive round!)

>>>>>[The Nexus waxes poetic, frag that's scary...djkjdhgfjhds...I have but
one thing to say at this moment..........OUCH! And thanks for inviting
everyone to a PARTY AT MY PLACE that I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT......his
offer stands anyway....2100hrs tonight,<Thank Ya', Buzz! Oh, and don't
worry the ribs will heal up nicely, w' time.> I wish I hadn't taught
him how to use a terminal (with some deckin' on the side.). He's still
not very good....<BUZZ, DUCK!> Whew, that was close! Oh, and here's
your shuriken back...ulp. I'm the 5' 11", 160lb. Human with short, blond
hair and blue eyes; and an ever stylish rib brace...You'd think I'd stop
feeling that by now.]<<<<<
-Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

>>>>>[Gentlemen(?) can we keep the violence to a minimum? I guess not.
Oh, well that's life with these guys...ya know?]<<<<<
-Shadow- (17:57:13/ 03:16:54)

>>>>>[Oh,...(sorry 'bout tha', Buzz...but, could y' suffer a bit more
quietly, PLEASE...I, thought so...) I'd like t' wish a most happy
birthday t' m' lil' bairne, Joseph Sean...truly sorry I canna ' spend
more time w' ya' then I did already...rest assured, lil' one, you'll
be in my thoughts, as always.]<<<<<
-THE Nexus (Remember...Corpses `R' Us!)
Message no. 7
From: Christina Johnson <johnson1@**.UWP.EDU>
Subject: Highlander
Date: Sat, 3 Apr 93 00:52:50 CET
<<<<<[Well, I thought the joke was kindof a bad idea... (Morrison, here's
the reason: People I care about have DIED. Recently. If yer gonna get
all hot and bothered about a hunting trip that had nothing to do with you,
then don't moralize about this). I still luv ya, Highlander, and you're
STILL taking me out. Can we go tonight? It's a Friday, and Matthew's not
speaking to me. I guess, if you would have done this next year, it would
have been a lot funnier. Sigh. *pats Highlander on the head* It's ok,
ya shmuck. Meet me in a couple hours?]>>>>>
-DOA- <16:01:21 / 4/2/54>
Message no. 8
From: Reality can be useful <MHILLIARD@******.BITNET>
Subject: Highlander
Date: Fri, 9 Apr 93 22:08:00 EDT
>>>>>GNUEncrypt.Snark.0997>>>>>
[Highlander, as per the agreement we discussed privately awhile back,
I'm sending you the specs on that deck. Building the deck itself should not
pose a problem, since the design has been tested and refined, and all the
bugs have been worked out. However, there are a couple new components which
are newly designed, and thus will need exra attention. Specifically, the
reality filter, and the software for the time/date text-suppression file.
The old text-suppression hardware will need to be removed from the original
design. You're welcome to copy the software for yourself, if you don't
already run a similar system (It allows the null text to be altered at
will, rather than always saying the same thing).
I have transferred funds to a CFS account which I believe are sufficient
for your services (wipe the drool off your chin, dear), under a false SIN.
The number of the account and the SIN are encoded into the design of the
reality filter, in a passed procedure at
>>>>>GNUEncrypted.Snark.0997<<<<<
I'd advise that you move the funds to a safer location, as the fake SIN
will not withstand a thorough check. I have also included a voucher account
which should cover all expenses for tools, equipment, and supplies. I can
afford to be magnimonious, since your Uncles Charlie and Sam are paying for
it all. :)
>>>>>BLOCK.INCLUDE-340 Mp
]<<<<<GNUEncrypt.Snark.0997<<<<<
-<*For the Snark was a Boojam, you see*>--<**:**:**/**-**-**>

>>>>>[By the way, Morrison, get a life! Ha ha ha...]<<<<<
-<*Source Deleted*>--<**:**:**/**-**-**>
Message no. 9
From: "Andrew W. Ragland" <RAGLAN54@***.BITNET>
Subject: Highlander?
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1993 14:50:48 -0600
>>>>>[If I understand correctly, the fellow you've lost is tall, with curly
hair, wearing a large floppy hat, a frock coat and a truly amazing scarf.
Pardon my intrusion, but I believe I saw someone matching that description
bribe the doorman at the Abyss no more than five minutes ago. I was taking
tea at a coffeeshop across the way, when he came up, seemed to be in a dreadful
hurry, and passed a large amount of scrip to the doorman, who then let him in.
If you like, I could keep an eye on him until you -- oh dear. This is not good.
There is a woman going into the Abyss, with a truly horrid astral shadoww
hanging about her. I'll post again from within the club. Perhaps you could
hurry?]<<<<<
-- Lotus Mage <14:47:47/06-16-54>
Message no. 10
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Highlander?
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1993 15:44:02 -0500
>>>>>[Highlander's missing? Again? Someone should just nail his feet to
the floor or something.]<<<<<
-- Norman Yoshida <15:42:34 / 06-16-54>
Message no. 11
From: Sevnara Eilserv <sevnara@******.CS.MCGILL.CA>
Subject: Highlander
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1993 21:20:15 -36803936
>>>>>[ Greetings humans and others. I have been on the lookout for the
clansman,
as have a number of my contacts. I don't believe he has left the city as of
yet, but I am unable to track the colorful man down.

A 'friend' of mine near the Tir Tairngire border has been notified, to make sure
he doesn't do something foolish, like enter the lands of my racial homeground.

If I gain any other information, I will pass it along. ]<<<<<
--Lightfinger <20:20:00 / 6-16-54 >
Message no. 12
From: --------- <AXDMK@*******.BITNET>
Subject: high...land...er...
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1993 21:17:26 -0700
>>>>{ h..I.g...h....L.a..N...D.....E..r........I....a..M..........c.....
o.m....M..i.n....G................. }<<<<
--*. <*.:..:.* |||><.*/*./**>

"Light fears the darkness and this is why it hides"
Message no. 13
From: Dean Esam <twist@******.EDU.AU>
Subject: Highlander
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1993 15:02:41 +1000
>>>>>[Wow, is this how I use this thing nf, hello all you wonderfull
people out there in shodowland. We've been listening in to all you
chummers, and now we're opening up for biz. Personally I'm worried about
that Highlander chap, maybe we can go beat up some spiders, hey guys!]<<<<<
-- SpotOn < 10:05:36 06/22/54 >

>>>>>['Tis true such disappearances are worrying my ladyship but haste is
ill advised, maybe the tusker has some important input on these so-called
spider spirits?]<<<<<
-- NodeFaerie < 10:10:12 06/22/54 >

>>>>>[Hmmmmm, all these things are worrying, I sense that Spider is
gathering her web, and the scotsman is in BIG trouble. I suggest that a
pack be gathered, for soon we may have no choice but to hunt. For myself,
I think it is time to sing!]<<<<<
-- Fenris < 10:20:56 06/22/54 >
Message no. 14
From: "Jason Carter, Nightstalker" <CARTER@***.EDU>
Subject: Highlander
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1993 12:54:59 -0700
>>>>>[ Hey, Cyberbrains! Where have you been moping around lately. Your
not
posting much and your not answering my phone calls. Of course I only called
you twice, but you should answer anyway. What's the matter? Jealous about
Powerhouse :) Don't worry, I still like you. ]<<<<<
-- Cerise <13:02:02/08-11-54>
Message no. 15
From: The Deb Decker <RJR96326@****.UTULSA.EDU>
Subject: Highlander
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1993 19:48:18 -0500
>>>>>[Gee, Highlander, sounds like you want to give Cerise her pay in
kind]<<<<< -- Jaez <19:47:21/8-13-54>
Message no. 16
From: "Jason Carter, Nightstalker" <CARTER@***.EDU>
Subject: Highlander
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1993 11:06:14 -0700
>>>>>[ You should do something about those nerves of your Highlander.
Dropping
hot coffee in your lap might damage you ability to make Cerise happy :)
]<<<<<
-- Nightstalker <11:10:16/08-16-54>

>>>>>[ Frag you, Nightstalker! ]<<<<<
-- Cerise <11:11:11/08-16-54>

>>>>>[ Cyberbrains, I've been underground spreading a little of my new
found
wealth around. However I would love to go out dancing tonight. Meet me at
Dante's at 7:00. ]<<<<<
-- Cerise <11:13:13/08-16-54>
Message no. 17
From: "Jason Carter, Nightstalker" <CARTER@***.EDU>
Subject: Highlander
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1993 15:04:58 -0700
>>>>>[ Nexus, Cyberbrains is still around. He's just been kinda quite
since
the Widowmaker Incident this summer. ]<<<<<
-- Cerise <15:12:12/08-30-54>
Message no. 18
From: "Thomas W. Craig" <CRAIGTW1@******.JUNIATA.EDU>
Subject: Highlander
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1993 11:52:26 -0400
>>>>>[Highlander, if you have friends in trouble, then go help them. I
should be able to find another decker, since your friends need you. If you
or your friends need any help, just call on me and I'll be there.]<<<<<
--Mac (11:58:13 EDT/10:14:54)
Message no. 19
From: "Jason Carter, Nightstalker" <CARTER@***.EDU>
Subject: Highlander
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1993 22:00:14 -0800
>>>>>[ Highlander, Nightstalker and I will be stopping by for you get
together. We might be alitte late since we are having dinner with
Nightstalker's parents. He has such nice parents. I wonder how they ended
up with such a strange son. ]<<<<<
-- Raven the Mage <22:04:27/12-21-54>

>>>>>[ I might be strange, but that's why you love me :)
]<<<<<
-- Nightstalker <22:05:11/12-21-54?

>>>>>[ Shut up you jerk :) ]<<<<<
-- Raven the Mage <22:06:05/12-21-54>
Message no. 20
From: "D." <AXDMK@*******.BITNET>
Subject: Highlander
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 1994 21:19:55 -0700
>>>>>[Highlander: I believvve that one, Nighthawk, is requesting a
referance for employment... If you could be so kind as to ablige I
would be vvvery greatful... Furthermore, if you would like to meet to
havvve a Drink, just drop me a location and time, and I will find you...
Until next we meet...]<<<<<
-- D. <09:59:02 / 06-14-55>

"True darkness reigns, when light no longer remains."
Message no. 21
From: Ed Matuskey <MATUSKEY@***.EDU>
Subject: Re: Highlander
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 1994 21:32:11 -0700
>>>>>[Sorry about that, D, I must have missed his message. When I get
back to Seattle, I schedule a drink, first thing.

Nighthawk: D is a very capable lad. Deckinf (er, decking, bloody
white noise....) or physical, I'd be glad to have D at my side
during a run. Does this suffice, or would you like some specifics?]<<<<<
--Highlander (21:34:45/6-15-55)

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