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Message no. 1
From: What ? <MCM@***.BRIGHTON.AC.UK>
Subject: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 1994 17:25:00 BST
>>>>>[Hmmm, the last run I did really doesn't hang right. Simple job,
mainly a watch and report job, with a relatvitely simple data steal.
No real problems, good money and no-one dead. Yet something feels wrong and I
can't put my finger on it.]<<<<<
-WHAT(17:10:30/10-8-55)

>>>>>[Aww, chill out WHAT ya just being paranoid chummer. Sheesh, you
English
are just so up tight. Relax, do a chip or something. Look if ya really are
worried, have a read of what we lifted, I still got a copy at Carie's place.
Problem is thought it's in some wierd langauge, ain't seen it before.]<<<<<
- Spinner (17:25:12/8-10-55)

>>>>>[Spinner, you stupid sod, Johnston said he wanted ALL copies. I keep
my
word. Oh drek, what's the point at moaning at chip-head decker like you *sigh*
I'll pop around later and see what you have. Just don't make any more copies,
okay ?]<<<<<
-WHAT(17:45:14/10-8-55)
Message no. 2
From: Brad Shantz <bshantz@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 1994 09:38:34 PDT
>>>>>[Hey, if there was something wrong with your last run and you need
some
help in determining what was wrong. I am available for service. Of course,
all information would be treated on a need to know basis.]<<<<<
-- Jasmine (9:40:00/08-10-55)
Message no. 3
From: What ? <MCM@***.BRIGHTON.AC.UK>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 12:34:00 BST
>>>>>[Hey WHAT get ya sad hoop over to my digs Fraggin' now. The Mountain
Man
has a job from the same Big J ! The money's better, alot better - Frag me, it's
good - Hooowee ! We're going big league chummer ! The rest of the team meets
at 16:00 today at the usual dive.]<<<<<
- Spinner (12:05:12/8-11-55)

PRIVATE - NOT TO : Spinner
>>>>>[Thank you Jazmine for your offer, but things seem to be moving at a
rather rapid pace. I just hope that the kids can handle themselves *sigh*
I don't know,....I just have this odd itch I don't seem to able to scratch
about these last few jobs. Do you know what I mean ?]<<<<<
-WHAT(1:15:32/11-8-55)

>>>>>[Hoi Spinner, I'll be around about 14:30. You better have done some
legwork on Johnston and what he wants us to do. Point out to the others
not to make the bar look like Guns World, you know how Squeak gets ...

PRIVATE - NOT TO : Spinner

Oh Jazmine, I suddenly remembered that you married a decker called Shields.
First - concratulations and best wishs to the both of you. Second, I could
do with a file being decrypted. Spinner failed I think, but he wouldn't admit
it. I'm willing to pay.]<<<<<
-WHAT(1:17:08/11-8-55)
Message no. 4
From: Brad Shantz <bshantz@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 07:55:36 PDT
PRIVATE - TO : WHAT

>>>>>[WHAT, I understand you're in the market for a file encryption. I'm
up
to it. I can quote you a price, but I need the following information items
from you. I need the file size in MP's, the level of security you want
(Impossibly compressed to 1 MP, Can't be broken with the current technology,
or Good enough for government work). I will examine these factors and quote
you a very reasonable price. If you're really serious about keeping it
privately encrypted, I suggest a meet between you and I alone to hard transfer
the file.]<<<<<
-- Shields (7:55:00/08-11-55)

PRIVATE - TO : Jasmine
>>>>>[Babe, I read your mail while you were in the shower. I'm taking off
for
a quick run to the Stuffer Shack for some Milk. I hate dry cereal.]<<<<<
-- Shields (7:57:00/08-11-55)
Message no. 5
From: Gian-Paolo Musumeci <musumeci@***.LIS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 10:07:52 -0500
*****Private to: WHAT
>>>>>[If you're interested in a file encryption scheme, we might be able to
work something out. Just drop me a line at *Encrypted* and we can discuss the
fees. Oh, if you want something piddly, don't talk to me, I don't do that
kinda stuff.]<<<<<
-- Dark Angel <Fallen/Soul>
Message no. 6
From: Basilisk <prier@***.UNIBAS.CH>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 17:27:31 +0200
>>>>>[Herr WHAT, my English is maybe not being too good, but I thought you
were asking for a DEcryption. I seem to be third in line here, but I offer
my services anyway. But only if the others refuse, I have worked with
Jasmime a bit and do not want to taking work away from either her husband,
either this Dark Angel. Still if you later are having other decking work
to do, I am available.]<<<<<
-- Basilisk <16:29:33 GMT/11.Aug.55>
Message no. 7
From: What ? <MCM@***.BRIGHTON.AC.UK>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 16:28:00 BST
***** PRIVATE - NOT TO : Spinner
>>>>>[Dark Angel, I've heard of your rep and I don't think I need your
level of expertise or bills *grin* Thank you for offering though.

Shields, I know little about decking and Spinner just fobbed me off with a
load of techno-geek drek. I shouldn't think it's heavily encrpyted. Look,
I'm "working" tonight so if you can meet up with me tomorrow late afternoon ?
Give me a location and I'll see you there, well talk cost there.
Cheers term.]<<<<<
-WHAT(17:12:45/11-8-55)
Message no. 8
From: Gian-Paolo Musumeci <musumeci@***.LIS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 10:49:51 -0500
*****Private to: WHAT
>>>>>[Hey, c'mon, I'm not that steep...hell, if it's vaguely interesting,
I'll
do it for free...what can I say, I'm kinda bored. Decking wise. Real life wise
well, let's just say Patricia's been keeping me occupied.]<<<<<
-- Dark Angel <Fallen/Soul>
Message no. 9
From: Brad Shantz <bshantz@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 09:30:11 PDT
***** PRIVATE - TO : WHAT
>>>>>[Let's meet at the Dome Burger diner down on Occidental by the old
KingDome. I'm going to be in the Pioneer Square area anyway for some other
business. It may not look like much from the outside, but the food is good.
I'll see you there at about 4:00. Is that okay with you?]<<<<<
-- Shields (9:30:45/08-11-55)
Message no. 10
From: What ? <MCM@***.BRIGHTON.AC.UK>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 1994 15:54:00 BST
>>>>>[Fair enough Shields, I'll meet you there. I've short, dark hair, and
English accent and be wearing an old grey duster. oh yes I'm an Elf *grin*.

On a more serious note. Dark Angel and Basilisk, if you two are still about
and have little to do, one of my team disappeared last night. He was running
cover outside of the building. He hasn't turn up yet. Normally I wouldn't
be concerned, but he had a damn good reason to be back on time.
His Handle is Time-bomb, an 18 year-old Ork, 6'7", 270 pounds, cybered and
has a Star of David tatoo on his left arm. He's more than capable in taking
care of himself and easily angered.

I can pay for any useful info on his whereabouts. I'm just worried *sigh*
Maybe I'm getting to old for this biz,the paranoia getting to me.]<<<<<
-WHAT(14:35:45/12-8-55)
Message no. 11
From: Gian-Paolo Musumeci <musumeci@***.LIS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 1994 10:30:08 -0500
>>>>>[I'll look around and see what I can find in regards to your missing
team
member. However, if I could ask, do you have a photograph of some sort? I
would appreciate having a face to go with the description.]<<<<<
-- Dark Angel <Fallen/Soul>
Message no. 12
From: What ? <MCM@***.BRIGHTON.AC.UK>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 1994 11:34:00 BST
>>>>>[Shields, how's the code cracking going, have you got an EAT of
completion
for me ?

Dark Angel and Basilisk - Have you chaps found anything on the 'net, 'cos
I've not been able to dig up a single word about Time-Bomb's location on the
streets. Something is very wrong, and the others are getting jumpy.

- ONE SHOT JOB -

Our new Mr J. has told (*grimace* in no uncertain terms, the fragger) to get
some extra muscle. Rather than pickup a live wire off the street, I'm having
a go at posting here. Has to be a stealth merchant, more than able to look
after themself and cover my team's backsides if need. 12,000 for this one off.
HOWEVER Johnston requires a private word first *snarl* and I have no idea
about what either. You've got until tomorrow to give me a bell,er, mail or
Johnston will "provide" help. Fragger.

Someone please get back to me quick. Mr J. pays well but ... ]<<<<<
-WHAT(10:35:45/15-8-55)
Message no. 13
From: Gian-Paolo Musumeci <musumeci@***.LIS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 1994 09:14:16 -0500
*****Private to: WHAT
>>>>>[Yes, I am working on a few things. I need a pic, please, I have to
visually confirm something to nail this down.]<<<<<
-- Dark Angel <Fallen/Soul>
Message no. 14
From: Brad Shantz <bshantz@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 1994 07:41:17 PDT
>>>>>[WHAT, I have had this file decrypted now for the better part of a
day,
but have been doing a number of cross-checks. This was a fairly well
encrypted file. I wanted to make sure there weren't any "time bombs". (i.e.
the file would turn to gibberish in X amount of time after decryption.) I
think it's pretty safe. As you said, the file is in French. do you want
Jasmine to translate?]<<<<<
-- Shields (08-15-55/7:45:00)
Message no. 15
From: Marko Mikael Honkala <s9411642@*******.CS.RMIT.OZ.AU>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Tue, 16 Aug 1994 11:21:18 +1000
>>>>>[ Stealthy, yeah. Autoshotgun, yep. _Need_ the money. That's me, WHAT.
Call me at *encrypted*. And I only sound desperate cos I am. ]<<<<<
-- Silence <11:19:01/16-08-55>
Message no. 16
From: John Moeller <John.Moeller@*.CC.UTAH.EDU>
Subject: Re: Odd occurance Downtown
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 1994 23:13:27 -0600
>>>>>[ I may be able to assist you in this matter. My name is Sakamura.
I believe that my "talents" will serve you well, but I must receive
permission first.]<<<<<
-- Sakamura < 23:10:10 / 08-21-55 >

>>>>>[ I have received permission to assist you in this matter. You may
reach me at >>Encrypted<<. I will wait for your call. ]<<<<<
-- Sakamura < 23:25:19 / 08-21-55 >

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