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Message no. 1
From: James Dening james.dening@****.co.uk
Subject: Thanks
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 14:33:56 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Pestilence
>>>>>[The ware you installed has just finished its primary
running-in cycle, and I've removed the diagnostic rig as you
advised. Find attached the data it collected.

+++++include diag.dat

It all seems to be working properly - still getting used to it,
but *frag*, it's a weird experience. Like moving in Jello. My
martial arts teacher has had to recommend me to someone
else - says its too difficult to teach someone with this
stuff in them.

I appreciate good work. If you're ever in town...]<<<<<
-- Dona Minnie Descabiere <14:13:55/09-15-61>
Message no. 2
From: Michael Goldberg michael.goldberg3@********.att.net
Subject: Thanks
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 22:35:07 -0600
***** PRIVATE: Dona Minnie Descabiere
>>>>>[ The diagnosis data indicates that your extensive set of
modifications
are all working within their designed parameters.

What you mentioned about getting adjusted to the modifications is not all
that surprising. Most people who under go extensive combat modifications
seem to find adjusting to the new perception of reality a bit difficult at
first -- hence the reason I stressed getting training before putting your
new toys and your life on the line.

I am glad to hear that you found the investment worthwhile. Until the next
time we meet. ]<<<<<
-- Pestilence <05:34:13/09-16-61>
Message no. 3
From: "Weird Thoughts Inc." <MKNABUSCH@******.BITNET>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Mon, 3 May 1993 23:02:00 EDT
>>>>>[ Thanks CoHort. I can never remember the right name
so I call Battle of the Planets that. I didn't think my mind
was going that fuzzy just yet.]<<<<<
-Harlequin <2mintillmidnight>
Message no. 4
From: Lars M Ericson <lericson@***.EDU>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1993 10:32:42 CST
>>>>>[Thanks for the post Tumbleweed. It appears that Agrigen has
initiated a major seek and destroy operation. I'd watch your backs
guys. I'd also be warry of Agrigen deckers asking around for
Shadowland BBS'. They may try and locate us through here. For the
moment anyways, I'm still decrypting the files. So far, nothing
important. Just, fiscal reports todate, but I suspect there is a list
of invloved personnel that should prove useful. I'll let you know as
soon as...Oh Drek!]<<<<<
-- Bonejacker(10:33:50/11-4-54)

***Initiate ABYSS.ROBE Sleaze Program***
>>WARNING!! Scan In Progress<<
>>WARNING!! Persona Located<<

***Begin AGRIGEN.TRACE v.5.7***

>>WARNING!! 20 seconds To Completed Trace<<
***Initiate SCYTH Program***
>>Hostile Trace Terminated<<
>>Hostile Persona Terminated<<
***Initiate DEATH.GAZE Intruder Scan***
>>Area Scanned:...5%...17%....45%.....76%....89%...100%<<
>>Node Secure<<

>>>>>[I think it's time for this BBS to relocate.]<<<<<
-- Bonejacker(10:35:30/11-4-54)
Message no. 5
From: Something wicked this way comes <MKNABUSCH@******.BITNET>
Subject: thanks
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1993 20:56:19 -0500
>>>>>[Thanks for the compliment Solitaire.
Its not often I get a chance to be creative.
Only when I get annoyed or something really
important comes up. *sigh*]<<<<<
-Harlequin <ever the bored and stressed>
Message no. 6
From: Joshua James Harrison <harrij4@***.EDU>
Subject: Thanks...
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 1994 00:39:47 -0500
>>>>>[Despite all the trouble we've been having recently within our team
(Coyote off after Dante and screaming at Ramirez all the way, Widow off God
knows where pissed off about God knows what, Blaze vanished to get in touch
with the spirits, and Rox living in the garage until his drone is fixed), I
would like to thank everybody who helped out with the run on the Humanis
Warehouse. Vertical, your gun was very useful when it mattered. Durandal,
thaks for having the chopper handy to pick us up in case we needed it. We
didn't, but I appreciate the gesture anyhow... it was nice to hear you'd be
willing to help us after we had helped you. And Semetex, wherever you've
vanished off to... thanks. If it weren't for your scouting mission, we
would've been a lot worse off, and probably would've suffered a lot more
casualties. If you ever need a hand, give me a call, and I'll see what I can
do.

In the meantime, Ramirez, don't annoy Coyote too much... he's a little
arrogant, what with 'growing up in the Matrix' and all that, and he;s just
annoyed that the toaster messed up our run AND dumped him. That doesn't happen
too often, and he doesn't take it well. A lot of what he's saying is hot air,
but if he's pushed enough, he WILL make life difficult for you. And that's not
a threat, that's a fact.

Widow, please, will you tell me what the problem is? I hate to have the team
falling apart like this. From what Robert has told me about that warehouse,
things are really just starting, and I'm gonna need your gun by my side (not
behind me, because right now I'm afraid you'd put a bullet in it). Ah well. If
you don't want to talk I know I can't make you. I'll see you later.]<<<<<
-- Chance (00:39:50/01-25-55)
Message no. 7
From: Brian Rogers <rogers@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 1994 15:56:16 -0600
***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Thanks for the mail.

If these Marine fellows are going to be a problem I am going
to need the right papers and ID to go along with this uniform. I am as likely
to unload on them as I am anyone else who gives me flack and I am sure
you dont want our reputation taking a dive into the shitter.

Castor and Pollux are here with me now. They do not take kindly to cages or
being close into things so I tend to let them have the run of the place
when I have the liberty to do such a thing. If you have a rover that is
big enough for the 3 or 4 of us to sit and drive around comfortably that
will be more than enough.

Unless you told the people in the office who I was you might want to tighten
up your internal security a bit. I was able to randomly wander around until
I found someone who seemed to be running communications. I waited for a
gap and asked for your security frequencies (so I can reset my communications
gear) and lo and behold...they were given to me. As and ye shall recieve,
Seek and ye shall find, cast ram and the door shall be op'd unto you.

There doesnt seem to be a Rover here for me so I will take this first night
out on foot. We could use the excercise anyway.

Am I here to discourage these little fraggers or do you need something more
immediate / permenent?

I have heard of this Dark Angel person a couple of times but have not met
him yes. I assume that he is out here with you guys.

My sleeping pattern is completely fucked right now. Give me a call over the
Sec Com-lines or come looking for me out in the Berkley area (I am picking up
that patrol tonight...Ill do it on foot until you find me a rover)...A drink
sounds mighty nice right now.]<<<<<

-- Kor <21:39:43 / 11-16-55>
Message no. 8
From: Freddy Frypp <JAMES-CUENO@*********.EDU>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 1994 09:56:34 CST
***** Private: Kor
>>>>>[Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know things are a little loose around the
office. Everybody figures if yer in there, you've got a reason.
But, the opchan incident's gonna get somebody hauled out on the
carpet.

Anyway, will a Long-Base LandRover work for you and the hounds?

I'll have Kabuki Man arrange for a permanent assignment of one for
you.

And do whatever you feel is prudent with these kids. Think of it as
part of the "interview process".]<<<<<
-- Freddy Frypp (10:59:12 / 11-17-55)
President
Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)
Message no. 9
From: "Lobotomies, UnLtd." <GungaDon@***.COM>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 1995 23:21:20 -0500
*****PRIVATE: Shadow
>>>>>[ Thanks, Shadow...I took your suggestion, and called up
Q.S. and MercurIan. _Unfortunately_, they were tied up indefinately,
in somthin, and there's not much they can do, to help us out.

Slicke just asked us all to keep an eye on him, and to try to keep
him outta TOO much trouble. They agreed, about takin his chips
and drek away from him. I found his chip-player, and hid it. At
least he didn't have it with him, all this time. But, I'm afraid to see
what he's been usin in its PLACE.

Most likely, he's been usin Slink and, as frightenin as it is, XTC. He's
probably gotten his hands on some of yer run-of-the-mill Speed, too.
Just hope he doesn't start hittin the 'Ludes, or anything like that!
And, he might just be o.kay. We'll just have to try to get him OFF
the stuff, ASAP, that's all.

AND, we'll have to FIND him! I found part of a stash of Zen...he's
probably got some on him, if he's been as stressed out as he seems
to be. Though he'll _probably_ be o.kay, doin THAT stuff. It may
_actually_ keep him outta trouble! Just as long as he doesn't mix it
too heavily with alcohol...there's no tellin WHAT might happen, then!

*SIGH* I feel really drekky, 'bout havin to call Slicke like that! Now,
he's all worried, and there's not a whole lot he can DO, right now! I
was figurin I'd get in touch with Whisper, some time soon, here. See
what she has to say 'bout how he's holdin up. And, how SHE'S
holdin up! Poor Girl!! *sigh* I dunno...maybe Sean just needed some
time away. Maybe hangin out with someone new might get him
back on track. Again, I dunno...

I'm gonna beat feet, chummer. You guys take care, so ka? ]<<<<<
-- RANDOM ( 23:10:48 / 01-03-56 )
Message no. 10
From: Brian Rogers <rogers@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 1995 18:48:30 -0600
***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Hey, man, thanks for the information and liquidation of some hard
to sell items. You left that hooper pretty fucked up. You should let me
know how you did that. Would be greatly appreciated and used somewhat
sparringly. Yeah, as if.

Check this out --

+++++ Include Raid.01
+++++ Include Payback

You might find some of that amusing. The ancients arent overly happy with us
but fragg'em if they stand in the way of some good ol' fashion in the streets
ass kickin'.

I promised you and your boys some stuff and I plan on delivering...The deal
is this: One year, one on one only, free passes to Melinda's Place. The
girls are all checked once a week and there is a mage on staff that keeps them
free and clear of communicables. Anything really out of the ordinary will
cost you extra.

If you ever have the need for my assistance or my chem shop again, give me
a hollar...Ill cut you a deal. Never let it be said that I do not take
care of my own.]<<<<<

-- Skuff <00:42:32 / 01-25-56>
Message no. 11
From: Freddy Frypp <JAMES-CUENO@*********.EDU>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 1995 15:31:35 CST
***** Private: Skuff
>>>>>[Yeah, sorry about getting on ya, but it was just getting too
expensive for the corp to keep us up here.

Anyway, ya that poor slot's a veggie now, but when you've got four
chemicals pulling your brain in seven directions that'll happen.
Break him down for parts. The secret is too keep them so worried
about what yer gonna do to them you really don't hafta do much. I
kept notes if you want them.

I'm sure GoD'll keep you to freebies. Me, I'm getting too much as it
is. I gotta hide here in SF to get away from her.

Be seein' ya.]<<<<<
-- Freddy Frypp (15:33:12 / 01-25-56)

***** Private: Griffyn, GoD
>>>>>[Sorry it was a bust guys. I promise, the next one'll be better.

As the wise old shepherd told his sons: Let's get the flock outta
here, I think the snow up here is starting to eat through my
boots.]<<<<<
-- Freddy Frypp (15:35:56 / 01-25-56)
Message no. 12
From: Brian Rogers <rogers@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Thanks...
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 14:10:35 -0500
***** PRIVATE: Neuron Basher
>>>>>[Thanks for the toys. The improvements are quite nice. If only I
knew how to best use them. I still limp along when I try to deck. Some
day I am just going to get rid of this thing.

I need you to route a message for me, if you have the time. Somewhat urgent.


Tell Teutone Bleu that I will make it to his hearing and will speak on
his behalf. Be warned that your last client has activated the device and
its likely active on TTB. Its your code, you can deal with it. I've had
enough computer problems for now.

Have you had a chance to look over my deck yet?]<<<<<
-- Gunner <19:07:13 / 08-03-56>
Message no. 13
From: Neuron Basher <mark@********.IP.NET>
Subject: Thanks.
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 1995 12:22:47 EDT
***** PRIVATE: Merrox, Skuff
>>>>>[ Thanks for taking care of that trace that Ares sent after me. I
was coming in fast, and missed it almost completely. Remind me that I owe
you two a drink some time. <grin> ]<<<<<
-- Neuron Basher < 17:21:06/9-06-56 >
Message no. 14
From: Sascha Pabst <Sascha.Pabst@**********.UNI-OLDENBURG.DE>
Subject: Thanks.
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 19:26:23 +0000
***** PRIVATE: NewzJunkie
>>>>>[ Great work. Do not worry on Jenner or wilkins, I'd suppose
they're dead if there's no sign of them.

As for Draper... we will have to check him out. Would you be willing a
keep tabs on him till we get off our current... occupation? Oh,
speaking of money...

+++++transfer nuyen: >>pay plus 15%<<

I guess you earned that bonus. ]<<<<<
-- Orion <19:17:36/11-05-58>

***** PRIVATE: Wildthing
>>>>>[ Good work. I hope to hear about the others soon...

+++++transfer nuyen: >>pay for one AWOL<<

]<<<<<
-- Orion <19:19:38/11-05-58>
Message no. 15
From: Jeffrey Mach <mach@****.CALTECH.EDU>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 17:05:13 -0800
>>>>>[Oy, nodemeisters! Somebody want to escort little Ollie to some
safer place to play in the matrix? Some of us like to do biz here. Not
exactly the place for unattended minors, if you ask me.]<<<<<
-- NewzJunkie <16:55:23/11-05-58 PST>

*****PRIVATE: Orion
>>>>>[Hey, thanks for the bonus. Since I already got the frames up, and
they seem to be puttering along just fine, let's just call the bonus the
price for me to keep an eye on Draper, and we're even.

I'll let you know if I sniff anything out.]<<<<<
-- NewzJunkie <16:57:12/11-05-58 PST>
Message no. 16
From: Wildthing <twowolfe@*******.NET>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 23:20:43 -0800
>>>>>[I dont play baby sitter unless they can pay my
price.]<<<<<
-- Wildthing <23:35:23/11-05-58 PST>
Message no. 17
From: Bull <chaos@*****.COM>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 04:04:36 -0500
>>>>>[Don;t worry... i took care of the kid. I hate to see the young'uns
get brain damage this early in the game... <grin>]<<<<<
-- House-Breaker <03:47:11/11-06-58>
Message no. 18
From: "Mark A. Imbriaco" <mark@******.NET>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 09:14:06 -0500
>>>>>[ If he's smart enough to find his way to Shadowland with the shoddy
equipment he was using, he's got potential. Shadowland is open to any and
all who can find it. ]<<<<<
-- Neuron Basher <09:11:13/11-06-58>
Message no. 19
From: Bull <chaos@*****.COM>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 13:45:11 -0500
>>>>>[Yeah, but I lost a nephew a few years ago when he wandered in here,
and the kid had some potential. Hell, the kid was design sim-games when he
was 7. But some Joker thought it would be fun to frag with a "kid", and
Eddie's spent the last three years a catatonic vegetable.

I've started keeping an eye out for the kids that wander into places like
this. Don;t want kids like Ollie ending up like Eddie. I guess it's kinda
become a personal matter for me.]<<<<<
-- House Breaker <13:20:48/11-06-58>
Message no. 20
From: Sascha Pabst <Sascha.Pabst@**********.UNI-OLDENBURG.DE>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 1997 01:09:03 +0000
***** PRIVATE: NewzJunkie
>>>>>[ Great. If he really is just a runaway, I'll even feel sorry for
kid Draper. As I said - we were in there, have seen what the soldiers
had to work with, and especially against, and although all of us were
running against bugs before we were at the border of cracking
ourselves... more then once.

We owe you one... ]<<<<<
-- Orion <00:44:44/11-07-58>

***** PRIVATE: Wildthing
>>>>>[ Hm. If there's no trace, you can stop your efforts. I'll pay...

+++++transfer nuyen: <<half amount of found person>>

...for your work. Thanks for your effort. ]<<<<<
-- Orion <00:47:47/11-04-58>
Message no. 21
From: Frank Pelletier <jeanpell@****.IVIC.QC.CA>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 14:45:52 +0000
>>>>>[House Breaker's right. Kids should'nt be able to come in here and
spend "quality" leisure time with us illegal types. Go to school, get an
education. Try your life as a normal citizen first. When society frags
you over, or you frag over society, then it's time to ditch that SIN and
join us. Otherwise, it's just another wasted talent.

Oh, and House Breaker, if you know the name of that moron who fried your
nephew, I'd be happy to help you terminate his lousy existence. I got my
Black Hammer twitchy <grin>]<<<<<
-- Timid <11-06-58/14:05:11>
Message no. 22
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 16:16:57 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Easy
>>>>>[You made that look easy, Easy. Thanks.]<<<<<
-- Lynch <18:54:05/04-09-59>

*****PRIVATE: Lynch
>>>>>[Oh, that's funny, I don't think...

No problem on the job, but try to avoid the sunnier states in future.
Miami might have been an interesting town, but I spent most of my time
here swaddled. _Hard_ UV and no ozone layer, I had to wear shades under
the helmet visor or else I'd have fried my eyes. Without low-light I'd
have been blind...

Anyway, thanks for the employment. See you when you get back to
Seattle.]<<<<<
-- Easy <19:04:31/04-09-59>
Message no. 23
From: Evan Hughes <ehughes@****.carleton.ca>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 95 11:46:17 EST
>>>>>[Thanks nameless. We don't know WHAT we'd do without your advice.

And speaking of advice: Righteous, get yourself out of Haven if you
want it to stay safe. It'll be better that way.]<<<<<
-- Jen and Gabe <11:47:09/11-24-56>
Message no. 24
From: ANGLISS BRIAN EDWARD <angliss@****.colorado.edu>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 1995 13:03:35 -0700 (MST)
>>>>>[Jen and Gabe, you and Ax have got to be new to this town. Most of
the gangs consider that place to be off-limits. There are no turf wars
around Haven. It's a place where they can go and talk and know that
they're not goin to be shot in the back or knifed while you sleep. It
takes the orphans that the corps and us runners leave when families are
destroyed and gives them hope again, gives them something more than just
bein a joy-boy or joy-girl for someone else's sadism. It's a safe place,
you two. Most of the real Seattle runners leave it alone at least, and
some of us even help it out sometimes. And we always know that, when we
cross the threshhold, we're safe. No corp sniper squads, no runners
gunnin for us for a run we did 3 years ago, no cops bustin down the door
to our squat, nothin. SAFE. For people who live and die by the fraggin
sword, that's one hell of a concept.

Haven's the ONLY place in Seattle you can KNOW you're safe for the
duration you're there. But they don't let you stay forever, because if
they did, you'd draw the very attention that got Valentine arrested. I
don't know how long Mozart will let Righteous and Dana stay, perhaps as
long as they have fraggin wannabes like you gunnin for them, and that's
not my buisness. But you threatenin Haven is my buisness. The people
there have become nearly a family of sorts to me. I abhor killin, and
I've killed for family.

If you want Righteous and Dana, you can have them. Drek, I might even
help you. After all, they fraggin near got AJ thrown in jail, and AJ is
as close to family to me as you can get without bein blood relatives.
But wait until they step off Haven grounds. While they're in Haven,
they're untouchable as far as I'm concerned. As far as a lot of runners
here are concerned.

Righteous and Dana broke the unspoken laws of the shadows, and they
deserve whatever the shadows deem necessary. But don't involve Haven in
our shadows.]<<<<<
-- Slash <13:03:01/11-24-56>
Message no. 25
From: StaintonC@***.com
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 1995 22:19:56 -0500
>>>>>[Do any of you people listen? I don't give a drek, I'm just a
messenger(with an opinion)! deal with it! As for new in town.....let's
just say I've been out of town for....a....while.
Who said the life of a runner was gonna be easy? Why do you think I've been
outa touch for so long? A safe place where the corps won't be gunning for
you over a run 3 years ago....HA! You kids have it easy, back in my
day,...........]<<<<<
--Ax(TIME STAMP DELETED)
Message no. 26
From: Craigtw1@***.com
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 1995 22:55:49 -0500
>>>>>[Ax, just as during the Middle Ages churches were sanctuaries, so too
is
Haven now. Unless people bring too much attention onto them. You may be a
messenger, but Al-Nisr is not...or so it would seem.]<<<<<
-- Olorin (20:00:30 PST/ 11:24:56)
Message no. 27
From: Umfleet <gumfleet@***.edu>
Subject: Re: thanks
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 19:14:18 -0500 (EST)
*****Private:Joshaua
>>>>>[My talents are at your disposal my friend, any job you can send my
way would be much appreciated. I also know a sam who could use a few
jobs, his name is Redfeather. A brash youth but good at his job and he
has many corparate contacts that could be used. Just alet me to any jobs
you have and I will get right on them. One last thing, another bit of
info has fallen in my lap your friend Amber is quit angry for some odd
reason. I would expect some retaliation from one like her.]<<<<<
-- Mr. Blackthorne <02/20/57 19:13:24>
Message no. 28
From: plblack@********.com (Patrick L. Black)
Subject: Thanks
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 1996 23:03:20 -0700
*****Private: Blackthorne
>>>>>[Thanks for the advice. I will try to remember it. I never had much
use for subterfuge when I was younger. And it wasn't exactly encouraged
where I have been the last few years.

If you know of anyone who might be able to help me locate Luthien, I would
appreciate an introduction.

And thanks for the business advice as well.]<<<<<
-- Cuval <07:21:10/03-14-57>
Message no. 29
From: Umfleet <gumfleet@***.edu>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 11:35:32 -0500 (EST)
*****Private:Cuval
>>>>>[It is always my pleasure to help out a friend, I would rather have
you alive and giving me compatition then dead and rotting. I have a
friend by the name of Redfeather, he's a good runner even if he is
lacking in social graces. He should be able to give you a push in the
right direction.]<<<<<
-- Mr. Blackthorne <03/14/57 11:35:12>
Message no. 30
From: plblack@********.com (Patrick L. Black)
Subject: Thanks
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 19:40:09 -0700
*****Private: Phobos
>>>>>[Thank you for the information. I did not realize there would be
violence involved in acquiring it for me.

+++++Transfer: 10,000=Y=

I hope this covers your trouble.]<<<<<
-- Enchantress <19:35:04/04-02-57>

>>>>>[
Initiate Public DataNet Search

+++++Please enter search parameters.

+++++Upload Image: Gib_hotel.Picture

+++++Processing ...32 Second Delay

Search completed. View search summary?(Y/n) Y

Subject 1: Gib Johnson, age 37, CEO Envirotech Enterprises. Only child of
Gregory Johnson and Valerie Coolidge. Born 2020 in Seattle. Graduated
Harvard Business School 2047. Became CEO of Envirotech 2055.

Transfer Subject 1 File (Y/n)? N

Subject 2: Michelle Crispin age 24, no known occupation. Daughter of
Daniel Crispin and Michelle Saunders. Born Philadelphia 2033. Attendeded
University of Vermont 2051 to 2054, did not graduate.

Transfer Subject 2 File (Y/n)? Y

+++++Transfer File: Subject2.dat

+++++Initiate Public DataNet Search

Enter search parameters.

Name = Daniel Crispin

+++++Processing ... 2 second delay

Search complete. View summary(Y/n)? Y

+++++Begin File

Daniel Crispin, VP Marketing, Turkana Enterprises UCAS-East. Born Boston
2002. Graduated Harvard Business School 2026. Worked for various companies
until 2049. Joined Turkana Enterprises in 2049. Became Assistant VP
Marketing 2052. Became VP Marketing in 2056 after predecessor was killed in
air traffic accident.

Transfer subject file(Y/n)? Y

+++++Transfer File:Crispin.Daniel.dat

Quit

=====Thank your for using MatrixSearch=====
]<<<<<
-- Enchantress <19:45:47/04-02-57>
Message no. 31
From: Brian Rogers <rogers@****.uiuc.edu>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 11:40:56 -0500
***** PRIVATE: AJ, Diana
>>>>>[I never got a good chance to thank you for your assistance in our
training sessions. During debriefings it was found that the shock value of
your assaults and the tactics you uses was enough to throw the balance of the
combat. In otherwords, we'd all gotten set in a pattern.

Thanks again.

+++++ Include Drone Footage
+++++ Include LSS Training Tape Footage

I thought you might want to take a look at the footage for yourself as I suspect
we were as good for sharpening your skills as you were for us.

If you could let me, or the head office know that you are available for more
sessions it would be greatly appreciated. We should have another set of
new officers finishing up training in a few months (6 or so).

Thanks again for your assistance. If you ever feel the need to leave the
shadows, I think I can find a place for you, or at least give you shining
letters of recommendation from our agency.]<<<<<
-- Jason R. Stormwind <16:27:51 / 05-10-57>
Field Officer
Serenity Security
Message no. 32
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 00:49:45 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Valentine
>>>>>[Pat, I just wanted to thank you properly for your hospitality and
your friendship while I was your guest. Remind me *never* to try to
match you pint for pint again. I'll use my wounded condition as an
excuse <g>

I've seen the way you wince a little whenever someone offers to get
violent in Haven's defence, so I won't promise to wreak havoc on anyone
who harms your home <g> There are many other ways in which Haven can be
helped: if you find there's a subject you want to teach, and you lack an
instructor, let us know.

As an aside, there's some confiscated gear being auctioned (back home in
DC) fairly soon, and I have a bid in for a batch of Rapiers: twenty-
four, ranging from as-new top quality to burned-out wrecks. I thought
they might be useful to you, as instructional aids (this is a ruined
engine, this is a working engine, let's learn how to make sure we only
go from the first to the second and not vice versa) if nothing else. If
I get them, do you want them?]<<<<<
-- Lynch <00:45:42/07-11-57>
Message no. 33
From: ANGLISS BRIAN EDWARD <angliss@****.Colorado.EDU>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 21:34:38 -0600 (MDT)
>>>>>[Rapiers? Absolutely. The shop class has been harping on me for
more things to fix, even after they repaired the damage done by the last
attack on Haven, by Sword of God's people. And they'd love to fix the
wiring and plumbing in Haven, but so much of that is beneath the grounds,
and the Horticulture classes have a fit whenever someone pulls a shovel
out to do "improvments". Ahhh, you've got to love the sqabbles we get
in to these days.

However, whenever you and Lilith feel you need a place to stay, or would
like to teach, you are welcome here. Besides, Haven is always
understaffed.]<<<<<
-- Valentine <21:21:33/07-12-57>

*****PRIVATE: D.H.Coppinger
>>>>>[Mr. Coppinger, I am contacting you in regards to the Marines here at
Haven.

I cannot thank you enough for the peace of mind that having such
protection for Haven provided myself, my fellow instructors and
administrators, and the children under my care. After the attack by Sword
of God's followers, I truly felt that, for Haven to be properly protected
from purely physical assaults from off the grounds, an additional security
presence above and beyond the visible but poorly trained and equipped
street and go-gangers who usually keep the area peaceful. For normal,
day-to-day life, they are more than sufficient, but Sword of God hardly
qualified as normal, day-to-day life.

But now, I am afraid that I must ask you to withdraw the Marines from
Haven. Sword of God has come to a violent end in Cal Free, through the
actions of many whom I respect even as I despise thier methods and
combative natures. The threat has passed, and I feel that the continued
presence of the Marines here at Haven has become more of a distraction for
my wards than a security blanket. In addition, I am afraid that my
personal ethical qualms with the presence of combat forces in an area
where I am trying to foster the most honorable, free, and even loving part
of Seattle has created an unpleasant delemma. And I have come to the
conclusion that it is time to send the soldiers back to thier homes,
families, and friends. Or perhaps just places where they can be more use
than here at Haven.

I have consulted with my fellow administrators and instructors, and we
have reached a consensus regarding this.

Awaiting your reply, Patrick O'Kennedy.]<<<<<
-- Valentine <21:33:45/07-12-57>
Message no. 34
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 1996 22:46:12 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Valentine
>>>>>[Okay, we should be able to deliver the bikes within the next two
weeks or so. So much mail and paperwork piled up here in DC you wouldn't
believe it... But I'm glad they'll be useful. And we would be glad to
help you at Haven whenever we can. We still hope to marry there, with
your permission.]<<<<<
-- Lilith <22:35:43/07-14-57>

*****PRIVATE: Valentine
>>>>>[Mr O'Kennedy, thank you for your letter. If you feel the Marine
detachment has served its purpose, then it will withdraw as a military
unit at once (though with your permission, many of the soldiers would
like to store their weapons and remain in Haven for a few days further
as civilians: they apparently greatly like your facility and wish to
spend some leave there. Some even asked if their families could come).

I, and they, are extremely glad that we were able to provide assistance
to you. If you require similar assistance in future then it will be
available at once.

I wish you all good fortune and every success in your ongoing endeavor,
Mr O'Kennedy. Haven is the model of what those Marines enlisted to
protect: they are proud and glad to have been allowed to aid you.]<<<<<
-- David John Hancock Coppinger <22:45:31/07-14-57>
Message no. 35
From: ANGLISS BRIAN EDWARD <angliss@****.Colorado.EDU>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 17:16:25 -0600 (MDT)
*****PRIVATE: Lynch
>>>>>[Of course you can still marry here! Just because you didn't need to
be laid up with wounds anymore and wanted to leave doesn't mean that I'd
retract the offer. And just because I disagree with your choices
regarding your life doesn't mean that I'd retract the offer either. I
prefer to work with what I can. I stopped trying to convert adults years
ago. Why do you think I try to impress the values of honor, integrity,
honesty, and non-violence on children?]<<<<<
-- Valentine <16:58:19/07-16-57>

*****PRIVATE: D. H. Coppinger
>>>>>[Mr. Coppinger, While I do not mind the soldiers bringing thier
families, I am concerned that turning Haven into a tourist attraction
would distract both myself, my fellow instructors, and the reasons for
Haven's continued existance, my wards, from the buisness of running a home
and school for troubled children. As of today, there have been few
individuals coming here to simply view the "anachronistic throwback" that
I have heard Haven occasionally called. And, to be blunt, I would like
this lack of tourists to remain for as long as possible.

While reality will eventually catch up with Haven, as it has begun to in
recent months, I would like to forestall that event for as long as
possible. While the additional potential income would supplement what has
always been a cash-starved enterprise, Haven simply does not have the
resources to devote to such non-critical activities as tourism. Perhaps
once the children are moved out of the main building across the street to
the newly rejuvinated appartment buildings-cum-dormatories.

As to storing the weapons here at Haven, I cannot allow that. Weapons in
the Haven building itself was one of the most difficult concessions the
Marines had to make while they were here. And I am afraid that our simple
storage shack designed to handle knives, light and hold-out pistols, and
other minor weapons would pose far too great an opportunity for criminals
to steal the more powerful weapons that soldiers use. Storing weapons
here would make Haven a target. In this age of racism and corporate
expediency, Haven is already a target simply because it exists to teach
everything that the corporations and racists have striven for years to
stomp out. Adding the weapons would just add more temptation, and thus
danger, to an already dangerous situation. I'm sorry, but the answer is
no.

While the soldiers and thier families are welcome to visit for a day, I'm
afraid that long term sojourns are unacceptable at this time.

I hope you understand, Mr. Coppinger. This is not meant as an affront to
you or the Marines stationed here. It is just that Haven, and the
children it exists for, come first, before even myself.

Good evening.]<<<<<
-- Valentine <17:14:09/07-16-57>
Message no. 36
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 00:34:34 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Valentine
>>>>>[A mistake (mine) and a misunderstanding (also mine)... but I
understand your position fully.

You must appreciate, Mr O'Kennedy, that several of the Marines have
become extremely enthused by Haven. As I said, this is the ideal many of
them enlisted to protect, and they feel a strong attachment to it. They
wish to show what can be achieved, not to gawp... but I appreciate your
concerns. My mistake was passing on a request that you would feel bound
to refuse.

As for the weapons issue... I misunderstood the nature of your storage
facility, and I see exactly why you find my suggestion so unacceptable.
The day visits, though (phased apart and with the soldiers on leave
hence unarmed?), would be an excellent compromise.

Thank you, and my apologies for my clumsiness. It isn't entirely simple
to handle diplomacy like this when you're a faceless suit, sitting in
the D-ring on the other side of the continent, and I hope you will
forgive my error.]<<<<<
-- D J H Coppinger <00:32:01/07-17-57>
Message no. 37
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 1996 20:58:17 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Valentine
>>>>>[Drake is fond of the saying "Violence is the last resort of the
mentally incompetent". Asimov, I think. My father and I were both
trained in the creed "When the meek inherit the earth, the strong will
take it back." My and my Agency's motto is "He who battles with monsters
should be careful he does not a monster become". In this maze of
contradictions I pick my path.

And one consolation, if you like: honour, honesty and integrity mean you
need violence less often, even in a profession like mine.

And it's not exactly that I wanted to leave: but I had a hearing before
the Congressional Oversight Committee, megapulses of mail, and a new
office to sort out. Being Agency isn't all fun, guns and stolen cars,
you know...

There aren't many places I sleep well, but Haven is one of them.]<<<<<
-- Lynch <20:55:42/07-18-57>
Message no. 38
From: ANGLISS BRIAN EDWARD <angliss@****.Colorado.EDU>
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Fri, 19 Jul 1996 18:14:47 -0600 (MDT)
*****PRIVATE: D H J Coppinger
>>>>>[I'm so very sorry, Mr. Coppinger. I'm afriad that, more often than
not, I over-react in situations where I'm not certain what the other
person's intentions are. As much as I attempt to teach my wards to trust
each other, I very often find it difficult to trust others myself. A
lifetime of paranoia and mistrust, I'm afraid. And the times we live in
do not lend themselves to such, outmoded concepts as trust. :(

Oh, my apologies for the "frowny". I suspect that dates me a bit, but
since I still use a turtle, it's the only way to be sure that my feelings
aren't in turn mistaken.

If the soldiers would like to stop by as vistors while they are on leave,
then I will do what I can. However, as Haven's classes are year-round, I
suspect that many of them will be on thier own most of the time.]<<<<<
-- Valentine <18:57:23/17-19-57>
Message no. 39
From: bschlitt@**********.net (Benjamin Schlitt)
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 1996 21:29:30 -0500
*****Private: Valentine
>>>>>[Speaking of teaching positions, my schedule has recently become more
freed up. If you need any help, I am a summoning adept, a Druid, and an
expert in fringe parazoology. I can probably handle about two regular
classes at my current situation.]<<<<<
-- Shade <11:33:57/07-29-57>
Message no. 40
From: sjwelch@******.net (Becky Welch)
Subject: Thanks
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 96 22:57 MDT
*****PRIVATE: Squatter
>>>>>[I owe you one. Meet me at <encrypted> tomorrow, I have
something for
you.]<<<<<
-- Cassandra <23:02:04/08-28-57>
Message no. 41
From: jaimie.nicholson@********.otago.ac.nz (Jaimie Nicholson)
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 1996 12:40:54 -0300
*****PRIVATE: Cassandra
>>>>>[Umm... sorry, I'm busy then, how about a private room on s-land,
>>>>>>>time and room number<<?]<<<<<
-- Squatter <18:35:57/08-29-57>
Message no. 42
From: sjwelch@******.net (Becky Welch)
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 96 18:58 MDT
*****PRIVATE: Squatter
>>>>>[Drek, I'll be doing something else that day, don't know how long
it'll
take. How about the place you suggested, only the day after?]<<<<<
-- Cassandra <19:00:57/08-29-57>
Message no. 43
From: jaimie.nicholson@********.otago.ac.nz (Jaimie Nicholson)
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 1996 13:07:23 -0300
*****PRIVATE: Cass
>>>>>[Okay, I'll "be" there.]<<<<<
-- Squatter <19:02:23/08-29-57>

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