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Message no. 1
From: shadowtk@*********.com (Pete)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Fri Jun 22 15:10:01 2001
>>>>>[Awwww, lookit all the little crumblies comin' out and huggin' each
other. Ain't that sweet?

Sheesh, what is this? Decrepit old farts week or summat? Why don't you old
timers have your reunion somewhere else and leave the place to the newer
breed who can look to the future and take action rather than blathering on
about the old days and how wonderful they all are.

Damnit I thought this board was associated with Shadowland, I see now that
it's actually affiliated with Greenlands.... you know, the mausoleum up the
hill.]<<<<<
-- Grungewallah <20:13:00 / 06-22-62>
Message no. 2
From: shadowtk@*********.com (Paul J. Adam)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Fri Jun 22 19:10:02 2001
>>>>>[Hey, Grungewallah, you want some work, I got some clueless dolt
needs assassinating.

Worth ten grand if you want the job.]<<<<<
-- The Mighty Quinn <00:12:43/06-23-62>
Message no. 3
From: shadowtk@*********.com (J. Mach)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Fri Jun 22 23:25:01 2001
*****PRIVATE: Quicksilver
>>>>>[Last meet you said wanted me to keep an eye out for Quinn being
active no SLand, right? Looks like she's trawling for some wetwork:

+++++include: CluelessDolt.msg

I know you said it wasn't for anything dangerous, but I'd like to remind
you I mentioned that she's one of the Runners that reminds me of
fireworks: fun to watch, but you don't want to be anywhere close if they
go off. So if by chance she ends up mind-melting you, be a chum and
forget you ever met me, wouldja?]<<<<<
-- NewzJunkie <20:10:01/06-22-62 PDT>

*****PRIVATE: NewzJunkie
>>>>>[I saw it. Thank you.

In regards to The Mighty Quinn, I suppose you'd say the same thing about
Easy. If true, I'll be fine.]<<<<<
-- Quicksilver <20:35:52/06-22-62 PDT>
Message no. 4
From: shadowtk@*********.com (Pete)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Sat Jun 23 08:45:01 2001
>>>>>[Quinn... Aren't you that psycho battleaxe who hangs in the Brit
government wearing heavy metal t-shirts? If you are one and the same,
thanks but no thanks I ain't got ne desire to become famous killing the dork
who runs your country. Also, from what I remember, people around you have a
habit of turning up dead while you smell of roses. If your serious though,
I'm listening.]<<<<<
-- Grungewallah <13:48:07 / 06-23-62>
Message no. 5
From: shadowtk@*********.com (J. Mach)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Sun Jun 24 19:55:00 2001
*****PRIVATE: The Mighty Quinn
>>>>>[I see you are looking to have someone be put out of the world's
collective misery. If Grungewallah is not interested or turns out not to
be able to meet your needs, I would wish to offer my services. In my
favor, I would also be willing to waive the payment, in lieu of a service
that I believe you could provide for me.

I know of you through mutual acquaintences. I hope you are still friends
of Mani and Easy. I am on good terms with the former if you would wish a
reference, but had a personal disagreement with the latter that caused me
to end our association.

Even if you do not choose to utilize me, I would still wish to meet to
discuss my problem, and what sort of compensation you would wish for
assisting me.]<<<<<
-- Quicksilver <16:11:49/06-24-62 PDT>
Message no. 6
From: shadowtk@*********.com (Paul J. Adam)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Mon Jun 25 12:55:01 2001
>>>>>[Serious offer. Ten grand to go off some guy called Grungewallah.

Should be within your capabilities...]<<<<<
-- The Mighty Quinn <17:55:43/06-25-62>
Message no. 7
From: shadowtk@*********.com (Pete)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Mon Jun 25 16:05:01 2001
>>>>>[
+++++Include: Video footage bang.mov

A young man sits in front of a computer console, he's somewhere in his early
20's, clean well groomed but poorly dressed. The equipment in front of him
is obviously second hand and well used. Next to the terminal is a revolver,
beautifully tooled with intricate engraving on the barrel and highly
polished walnut grips. The young man picks up the revolver, with a deft
flick kicks out the cylinder loading a single bullet into an empty chamber.
Closing the weapon he rotates the cylinder so that the round is next under
the hammer.

He turns to the camera a wry smile on his face.

'Just for you Quinn. Don't forget to send me my money.'

Slowly, as melodramatic as he can get without hitting B movie status he
raises the weapon and points it up from under his chin. Cocking the hammer
he smiles at the camera again and pulls the trigger.

+++++End include

There ya go Quinn. You asked for it, you got it. Pay up.]<<<<<
-- Grungewallah <21:07:11 / 06-25-62>
Message no. 8
From: shadowtk@*********.com (Paul J. Adam)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Mon Jun 25 16:30:01 2001
>>>>>[So, you're dead and still posting? Does not compute.

Still, what the hell... word is bond.

+++++include credit transfer: Y5,000

That's for a confirmed *attempt*. The balance is due on confirmed
*success*.


Since you're still posting, you obviously need to improve your
marksmanship... or was your brain too small a target to hit?

(I will admit, that's a nice pistol, though. Who did the work?)]<<<<<
-- The Mighty Quinn <21:32:46/06-25-62>
Message no. 9
From: shadowtk@*********.com (Pete)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Mon Jun 25 17:20:01 2001
>>>>>[Well Ms Quinn, thanks a lot for the payment, but at the risk of
incurring your highly trained and honed wrath, you didn't say I had to
remain dead, I seem to recall the contract was to "off some guy called
Grungewallah." The contract did not stipulate that Grungewallah was to
remain a corpse. So, if you don't mind I'd really appreciate the rest of
that money. Thanks. After all, changing the goal posts after the contract
isn't really very nice is it?

And there's nothing wrong with my marksmanship though the brain thing is
open to debate.

The work was done by Enrico Martinez down where us poor untrained folks hang
out. I'll give you his address if you wanna part with the rest of that
bounty, I'm sure Enrico would be more than happy to do similar work to any
weapon of your choice. He at least, is a true artist.]<<<<<
-- Grungewallah <22:23:17 / 06-25-62>
Message no. 10
From: shadowtk@*********.com (Pete)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Mon Jun 25 17:30:03 2001
>>>>>[Is that offer for real Quinn? Or is this some sorta joke to put the
shits up Grunge? I'm not real good with jokes.]<<<<<
-- Twitch <22:23:37 / 06-25-62>
Message no. 11
From: shadowtk@*********.com (Paul J. Adam)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Mon Jun 25 17:30:06 2001
>>>>>[In that case, Grungewallah, you've defied all medical knowledge.
In fact, there's only really one person who's widely claimed to have
died and "come back", and even He needed three days to pull the stunt
off.

Sorry... confirmed *attempt* yes, confirmed *success* nope. You get half
for a good show.

Wazzup, never been shafted by a Johnson before? And you claiming to be
such a hot runner... :)]<<<<<
-- The Mighty Quinn <22:32:34/06-25-62>
Message no. 12
From: shadowtk@*********.com (Paul J. Adam)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Mon Jun 25 17:35:03 2001
>>>>>[It's a joke, Twitch. I'm just yanking Grungy's
chain.]<<<<<
-- The Mighty Quinn <22:40:26/06-25-62>
Message no. 13
From: shadowtk@*********.com (Pete)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Mon Jun 25 18:05:01 2001
>>>>>[
+++++Include audio: Hysterical laughter

Oh very nice Quinn. Ok, game set and match madam. I thought I had ya there
with your contract, but yep. Screwed by a Johnson. Alright. You win that
one. But, I'll get ya next time maybe.]<<<<<
-- Grungewallah <23:10:33 / 06-25-62>
Message no. 14
From: shadowtk@*********.com (Pete)
Subject: It's like the federation, sickly sweet yet strangely addictive
Date: Mon Jun 25 18:05:03 2001
>>>>>[Okay Quinn. Shame, I coulda done with the money.]<<<<<
-- Twitch <23:11:23 / 06-25-62>

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