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Message no. 1
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Out of Town
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 13:29:26 +0100
>>>>>[Runners wanted for some discreet surveillance work. Low risk.

Some travel will be required: expenses will be paid.]<<<<<
-- Harrow <12:28:42/08-10-58>
Message no. 2
From: Justin Fang <justinf@****.CALTECH.EDU>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 11:48:45 -0700
*****PRIVATE: Harrow
>>>>>[Discreet survelliance work is one of the specialties of my group;
we'd like to hear more about your offer. A brief summary of our
qualifications:
+++++include about-us.info
]<<<<<
-- Cat in the Hat <12:42:52/08-10-58>
Message no. 3
From: Wildthing <twowolfe@*******.NET>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 07:18:16 -0700
>>>>>[Where is the travel to ? since im not fond of some
places.]<<<<<
-- Wildthing <12:28:42/08-10-58>
Message no. 4
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 20:12:11 +0100
>>>>>[Depending on what you're wanting, I can give you Sweetness &
Light
for your services. We do, we've done, and we will do.

+++++Include: bragsht.dat

]<<<<<
-- Marathon <20:11:13/08-10-58>
Message no. 5
From: Jaimie Nicholson <jaimie.nicholson@********.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 13:55:14 +1200
>>>>>[Harrow, eh? Sounds like a farming implement. We don't _like_ farming
implements around here.]<<<<<
-- Squatter <17:48:46/08-10-58>
Message no. 6
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 18:00:53 +0100
>>>>>[Squatter: a decker of some ability, who distrusts all aspects of
technology and prefers dining on garbage to carrying a credstick.
Usually accompanied by a free spirit in the form of a rat.

If you are interested in the job, please say so: I am quite prepared to
meet your rather eccentric preferences for payment.

If not, please do me the kindness of remaining silent unless you have
something of substance to allege.]<<<<<
-- Harrow <18:00:42/08-11-58>
Message no. 7
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 17:58:14 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Wildthing
>>>>>[The target area is New Orleans.]<<<<<
-- Harrow <17:58:42/08-11-58>
Message no. 8
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 17:54:56 +0100
*****PRIVATE: The Cat in the Hat
>>>>>[Your reputation precedes you. You would, in fact, be ideal for the
job.

Your task will be investigation of a military facility near New Orleans,
and specificially the personnel and equipment based therein. Personal
physical penetration would be counterproductive, but I am led to believe
that your means of gathering information are not so constrained.

The pay for the task is >>appreciable sum<<.

Full details will follow if you accept.]<<<<<
-- Harrow <17:54:21/08-11-58>
Message no. 9
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 17:57:29 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Marathon
>>>>>[Your bragsheet is impressive.

The task involves gathering data on an experimental prototype, in a
well-secured location. Direct physical penetration is not an option:
remote means will be necessary.

Payment for the mission will be >>encrypted<<.

Full details will follow on your acceptance.]<<<<<
-- Harrow <17:57:31/08-11-58>
Message no. 10
From: Justin Fang <justinf@****.CALTECH.EDU>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 17:00:37 -0700
*****PRIVATE: Harrow
>>>>>[We accept, contingent upon evaluation of your information on the
security of the installation; should we judge it to beyond our abilities we
will of course inform you immediately. Otherwise we can begin operations
within 3 or 4 days, depending on travel time and local conditions.
]<<<<<
-- Cat in the Hat <18:50:11/08-11-58>
Message no. 11
From: Jaimie Nicholson <jaimie.nicholson@********.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 13:13:43 +1200
>>>>>[Go to hell, Harrow. And stop trying to paint me as some kind of
paranoid gutterpunk... the fact that you know all that means I haven't been
paranoid enough.]<<<<<
-- Squatter <19:04:39/08-11-58>
Message no. 12
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 02:00:54 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Harrow
>>>>>>[I thought you'd be impressed. <s>

Consider mission accepted, details would be appreciated.

Payment is acceptable pending assessment of risk factor. Initial
investigation of subject area will require 48 hours before mission
undertaken.

Remote accessibility not a problem. Matrix or remote monitoring
facilities are available.

We look forward to hearing from you.]<<<<<
-- Marathon <02:00:00/08-12-58>
Message no. 13
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 01:36:50 +0100
*****PRIVATE: The Cat in the Hat
>>>>>[Excellent.

+++++include credit transfer: 25% advance

Your target will be found at Stockdale Field, outside New Orleans,
arriving shortly and remaining for an indeterminate period: at least a
week, perhaps as much as a month.

The target is an Ares prototype air-superiority fighter, based out of
Stockdale, and we require as much information on, and footage of, it as
possible. External views will suffice if of adequate quality, and any
additional information will attract bonus payment. Do not, however,
allow your presence to be revealed: the security surrounding it will be
considerable.

I look forward to your success.]<<<<<
-- Harrow <01:36:42/08-12-58>
Message no. 14
From: Jaimie Nicholson <jaimie.nicholson@********.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject: Re: Out of town
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 10:33:34 +1200
*****PRIVATE: Harrow
>>>>>[You got any bites on that job you were offering? I'm representing a
group of assorted magically active individuals, and we're interested.]<<<<<
-- Ice <18:57:20/08-12-58>
Message no. 15
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 23:19:26 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Wildthing
>>>>>[I regret I now have sufficient resources for the task at hand.

However, I may require your services in future. Would you be interested
in this?]<<<<<
-- Harrow <23:18:48/08-13-58>
Message no. 16
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of town
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 23:16:34 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Ice
>>>>>[Regretfully, I have sufficent resource for the task at hand.

However, I intend to carry out other tasks of similar nature: would your
group be interested in any such?]<<<<<
-- Harrow <23:15:51/08-13-58>
Message no. 17
From: Wildthing <twowolfe@*******.NET>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 10:38:03 -0700
*****PRIVATE: Harrow
>>>>>[Yes I would Keep me in mind if you find any use for
me.]<<<<<
-- Wildthing <3:42:48/08-13-58>
Message no. 18
From: Jaimie Nicholson <jaimie.nicholson@********.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject: Re: Out of town
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 11:15:34 +1200
*****PRIVATE: Harrow
>>>>>[Yes, we would indeed be interested. Any sneak previews of such jobs,
so we know for what to prepare? We have decking cover as well, BTW, we're
not just mages.]<<<<<
-- Ice <17:07:10/08-13-58>
Message no. 19
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 02:27:51 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Harrow
>>>>>[Seems that offering a job and sending details are two different
things for you. OK, if you have sufficient resources not to need our
services that's fine, it's been over forty eight hours and not a peep
from you, I shall assume you have found better or cheaper "assets".

Any further work you have, will of course be considered. Have a better
one.]<<<<<
-- Marathon <02:26:18/08-14-58>
Message no. 20
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 15:54:54 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Marathon
>>>>>[My apologies. You are correct, I have sufficient assets for this
particular task already.

However, I do have another mission available. The duration will be
approximately three weeks, most of which will consist of travelling in
relative tedium. The pay is >>encrypted<<.

One requirement is that you will need to speak fluent Arabic, either
naturally or via chip.]<<<<<
-- Harrow <15:53:26/08-14-58>
Message no. 21
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 04:39:52 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Harrow
>>>>>[I can speak it via chip, one compatriot speaks it fluently like a
native. the other two, well, they can play dumb.

Pay seems reasonable, but without knowing the job spec, it's difficult
to make a solid judgement. Let me know a bit more, and we'll see if a
mutual agreement can be made. Presumably some overseas travel is
required.]<<<<<
-- Marathon <04:38:12/08-15-58>
Message no. 22
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 17:47:40 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Marathon
>>>>>[Overseas travel is the core of the mission.

I need you to oversee loading of a cargo aboard a merchant ship and
ensure the inventory is correct, carry out some checks during shipment,
and ensure it is safely delivered.

While I do not anticipate difficulties, I consider that having capable
representatives present will focus the minds of all parties to the
transaction and prevent any misunderstandings.]<<<<<
-- Harrow <17:47:42/08-15-58>
Message no. 23
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 01:03:56 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Harrow
>>>>>[Understood and accepted. Sounds like it might be a pleasant trip.
In order to facilitate easier oversight of your shipment, I will be
taking the other members of the team, split between the two "speakers"
we should provide sufficient to ensure safe delivery of your cargo.

When do you want it done?]<<<<<
-- Marathon <01:03:21/08-16-58>
Message no. 24
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 02:44:34 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Marathon
>>>>>[Thank you for understanding the realities.

The timescale is firm on loading cargo in Danzig on the 19th of this
month, requiring 12 to 24 hours depending on any problems encountered.

The numbers are not a problem: I did not realise you had a team to hand.
In that case, remuneration will remain >>reasonable sum<< per person.
This eases many of my employers' concerns. in fact, hence the higher
payment.


The journey, from weighing anchor in Danzig, will require approximately
ten days, during which I request you carry out an inventory of the cargo
based on apparent quantity and on container contents. I anticipate no
problems, but your efficiency in such a check will be useful insurance.

After the cargo is delivered, you are free to go as you will. I will
gladly provide either airfare from Sana'a, or else deadhead passage
aboard ship to Seattle, depending on your timescale and preference:
either is included for free as part of the price of the job.

If you wish to make your own arrangements, of course, then you are
welcome to do so.]<<<<<
-- Harrow <02:41:27/08-16-58>
Message no. 25
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 03:20:25 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Harrow
>>>>>[Fine, mission understood. Payment is acceptable, especially the
reviewed amount. Our thanks.

Arrangements have been made concerning the time of absence and a dead
head back to Seattle is more than acceptable and appreciated.

Presumably you would wish to see a hard copy confirmation of the
delivery inventory, and appropriate acceptance signatures from concerned
persons?

We will meet the ship on the 18th, which should provide sufficient time
to get stowed aboard and settled ready to start working. Looking forward
to doing business with you.]<<<<<
-- Marathon <03:20:43/08-16-58>
Message no. 26
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Out of Town
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 00:39:24 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Midnight's Shadows
>>>>>[We went back to the pub, retrieved our listening devices, scored
rather better on the quiz (they remembered us, which is both bad news
and quite pleasant at once) and generally had a pleasant evening.

As far as the tapes went, we learned a few interesting things about
local criminal activity, but the only relevant part was that "those
other Yank would-be tourists" had been in about six weeks ago, had a few
pints, met someone who was British but not local, and left together.

They figured us for UCAS or CAS cops, which is sort of amusing. Mostly
because a handsome devil like Griff and a knockout like myself were
obviously there together, yet not even holding hands. Plus we both moved
like wireboys in the trideos.

Not at all hostile, since none of the local activity would bother
America, and it led to some speculation about "reckon they're after
those other Yanks?"

Suggestions for our next move?]<<<<<
-- Easy <00:39:41/08-19-58>
Message no. 27
From: Mike Goldberg <michael.goldberg@*******.COM>
Subject: Re[2]: Out of Town
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 18:35:03 MST
***** Private: Midnight's Shadows
>>>>>[ British but not local. Hmm. Probably someone in the running
community though. I would have thought our dear old chap would have used
someone local. With a little bit of work, I might be able to set someone
up to enter the bar from the other side to be looking for those other
"Yanks." Someone a little more official, perhaps? (Hell, might as well
use the groundwork you "Yanks" so kindly set up. <grin>)

If you Easy and Griffyn think it would be worth the time, I would be
willing to divert my some of my team's direction for the game. Otherwise,
my team has some leads we need to continue pursuing. (In other words, Keys
and Croaker get back to work.) ]<<<<<<
-- Geiger <23:29:14/18-AUG-58>

***** Private: Midnight's Shadows
>>>>>[ I don't have quite enough time to think this one through. Since
Geiger is the expert in this area, I'll leave it to his best judgment. I'm
chasing something that I'm praying I'm wrong on, but either way, I'll be in
touch as soon as I find anything interesting. ]<<<<<
-- Midnight <23:32:21/18-AUG-58>
Message no. 28
From: Mike Goldberg <michael.goldberg@*******.COM>
Subject: Out of town
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 15:12:14 MST
***** Private: Doomsday
>>>>>[ I thought Midnight was retired? At any rate, his vacation
will provide an opportune time to finish this case. We have all the
leads we need, and will prepare to go for the closer soon. We are
still not convinced that the person means ill toward Midnight, but we
will find that out before we kill them all.

Estimate to job ending: 1 week. ]<<<<<
-- Whirlwind <22:01:28/11-12-58>

***** Private: Legion
>>>>>[ This is getting particularly interesting. Midnight and
Shadowfox are involved in the Yemen mess, and were shipped out by
Sasha's people. It was unexpected, but I predict it was Shadowfox
that dragged Midnight into it based on -- well, you know all that
already.

We are going to try to close Doomsday's job as soon as possible,
because Midnight won't be in the way. We will interrogate the
targets before killing them so that we can guarantee that the job is
finished. I'm predicting one week. I will keep you posted. ]<<<<<
-- Whirlwind <22:05:35/11-12-58>

***** Private: Whirlwind
>>>>>[ If we weren't fragmented all over the western hemisphere,
Yemen would provide an excellent opportunity for training. Thank you
for notifying us of the situation. We advise that you continue on
your present course. ]<<<<<
-- Legion <22:07:56/11-12-58>
Message no. 29
From: Michael Loll <lolllee@*****.com>
Subject: Out of Town
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 1996 22:09:29 -0500
*****Private To: Enchantress
>>>>>[I've run into a slight problem..it seems our friend is out of town.
I
did some checkin around the matrix..

+++++include tickets.txt

seems he decided Philidelphia is the place to be. I'm catchin the next ride
up their . . .]<<<<<
-- Phobos <22:07:19/03-31-57>

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