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Partners in (fighting) Crime -- CRIME PLOT CATCH ALL PART 2
WHO: Anyone interested in cleaning up the MEAN STREETS of NEO TOKYO
WHAT: Catch-all log for cleaning up (or making more of a mess of) Neo Tokyo's crime scene! Refer to the OOC post here for details. Neo Tokyo's current social and political climate can be found under the World / Setting section here.
WHERE: Neo Tokyo
WHEN: Throughout the Month of June
WARNINGS: Kaiju Violence (akin to pit fighting); death; criminal activity; drugs etc, please let me know if you need me to update the tags!
As the base in Tokyo has gotten back to rights, someone has made sure to put recruitment posters back up for a specialised subsection of an anonymous Neo Tokyo security agency! Feel free to assume that's where most of the directives come from. Characters can also visit the Security Agency HQ (A small office) where they can get more information from Silco about the plot or learn about the side quests available!
People are free to use this log or their own for open and closed starters. Please feel free to treat this like an open log! However, if you'd like to contribute to the quest chain or setting changes, please remember to eventually submit your links and a summary in the First Header so I can send them to the mods to progress the crime plot!
For June, the following quests are available; In addition to Street Fighter III and Be Prepared, the following additional quests are available to progress the crime plot:
WHAT: Catch-all log for cleaning up (or making more of a mess of) Neo Tokyo's crime scene! Refer to the OOC post here for details. Neo Tokyo's current social and political climate can be found under the World / Setting section here.
WHERE: Neo Tokyo
WHEN: Throughout the Month of June
WARNINGS: Kaiju Violence (akin to pit fighting); death; criminal activity; drugs etc, please let me know if you need me to update the tags!
As the base in Tokyo has gotten back to rights, someone has made sure to put recruitment posters back up for a specialised subsection of an anonymous Neo Tokyo security agency! Feel free to assume that's where most of the directives come from. Characters can also visit the Security Agency HQ (A small office) where they can get more information from Silco about the plot or learn about the side quests available!
People are free to use this log or their own for open and closed starters. Please feel free to treat this like an open log! However, if you'd like to contribute to the quest chain or setting changes, please remember to eventually submit your links and a summary in the First Header so I can send them to the mods to progress the crime plot!
For June, the following quests are available; In addition to Street Fighter III and Be Prepared, the following additional quests are available to progress the crime plot:
Best Bang for your Buck
One of the more well-off CEOs in Neo-Tokyo has a reputation of working closely with one of the most infamous (and untouchable) politicians in the city. The politicain himself is difficult to corner or get close to, however, the CEO is marginally more available. Or at least, his business is aways hiring, and they contract several services such as cleaning out to small businesses. He also has several close associates known for frequenting many of the clubs in Neo-Tokyo as well, and they are easy to speak with, especially when indulging in drink or drugs.
Outsiders will need to get information about him from either his associates or fellow workers, where they can find him. He’s a bit notoriously difficult to find, but after investigating, Outsiders will be able to find out that he frequents the Underground, or rather – a string of clubs and fighting rings run not by legitimate businesses, but Crime Syndicates. It seems our CEO isn’t as squeaky clean as one would think. Outsiders will need to stalk this CEO to find out more about where he goes, as well as his dealings within the underground.
LILITH would be appreciative to know who he is meeting and what it is about, but it is up to Outsiders whether they share this information with LILITH, or if they report it to the “agency”, or both.
Hissy Pit
LILITH has obtained information from previous investigations that there are money-laundering schemes that seem more far-reaching than just in Neo Tokyo, and include both local businesses paying protection fees as well as outside entities that are investing in Neo-Tokyo’s criminal enterprises. They aren’t certain of how far it goes, but rumors suggest it may be spreading to other crime-friendly locations, like Las Vegas. Getting information is trickier, as Outsiders will need to obtain information while infiltrating an Underground Fight club to do so. Information suggests that they use kaiju they’ve stolen to fight not only other kaiju, but other promising human fighters, and earlier in the nights, the unfortunate. Either those that owe a debt, a captured rival, or snitches. (You are free to use common and small Kaiju from the TDM as fighting Kaiju in your threads! Maybe a few rift-corrupted beetles?)
Outsiders are asked to infiltrate this dangerous den and obtain information by any means necessary. Saving civilians in the meantime is desired, but may not be possible. Outsiders are encouraged to attempt to keep a low profile during this operation if at all possible. Outsiders are also strongly discouraged (but not prohibited) from using their powers if they end up in the ring. Tipping the organizations off can lead to the underground to either move, or disappear entirely and a new scheme could crop up in the meantime.
LILITH would appreciate any information turned over to them in regards to these connections, as well, but it’s entirely up to the Outsiders if they want to provide that information to LILITH, the “agency”, or both!
REPORTING
Silco | Brimstone | OTA
o2. climbing the corporate ladder
o2
He graduated and almost immediately joined Public Safety, where he used his skills (and insanity) to try and protect humanity in a quest for something better, for vengeance for what happened to his family. Nothing had mattered to him beyond that, so wrapping his mind around something that feels as pathetic as corporate espionage is frustrating and annoying - but he has a decent enough reason for doing it.
The distraction, and the fact that the place these men go seem to be around where he and Tsurumaru had their first "date", and he enjoyed the undercover aspect of it. Being able to take down an asshole seems like an added benefit if you ask him. It's not as if his moral compass is a particularly strict one, even if he might be one of the "good" guys, and he has a sense that there might be a good way of getting around the lesser evils, so to speak.
Raising his eyebrows, he watches Silco for a moment. ]
I'll investigate it. I have plans to visit one of the clubs he enjoys as well.
[ It's a date night with Tsurumaru, but Silco doesn't need to know that. ]
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[ It's good. It's a good arrangement, because it means Silco can do what he does best, and focus on the dark side of the plan. He has little interest in actually putting himself into so much danger.
Honestly, if they can infiltrate on that end...
Well.
He can start shuffling through other work. There are plenty of other resources to tap. ]
I've found success in taking a companion. Do you have someone in mind?
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[ "Happy" is something separate.
The main motivator is just to be able to go out with his partner and enjoy the "fake" dating again, but doing something that might end up good helps as well, in the end. Aki doesn't consider himself any kind of judgement on morality, but he can at least give himself some kind of distraction.
His mind is a bit messy after his fiancé was kidnapped.
Tilting his head, he frowns, just a little. ]
I know someone who'll come with me. Do you need the details?
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Do you trust them to behave themselves and invest in the mission?
[ He asks, but he doesn't wait for an immediate response. ]
That's all I care about. I understand not everyone would want to be...associated with me and my work. Don't worry.
You can leave them anonymous, as long as you understand that if the owner is tipped off, it's your head that rols.
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[ That might give away just who his partner is, actually but whatever. Does it matter?
He shakes his head, waving a hand. ]
Whatever it is, I can make sure it's carried out appropriately.
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Then, I don't see a reason to stop you. My interest is in getting the work done, and in not giving us away until it is the right time.
If you will take care of it with your companion, then who am I to stop you, hm? And while you keep an eye on him there, I can start looking through whatever they have here. Though if you manage to find out who he is meeting up with, I would be very interested to hear what you two discover.
Pit Vipers
Well, as clean as Gorilla Fists can get. No activating those extra functions. ] Sorta. But explain it to me like I'm five again to make sure.
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But, he seems to recognize it. His head tipped. ]
Think of it as the opening act. They toss out the debtors, the low lifes, the ones who they can toss aside. The point is to bet. There's always a spoiler — but it's no guarantee.
That's the role I've arranged for you to play. To fight the kaiju, and surprise them, when you don't end up dead in the end.
[ Simple, truly! ]
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Interested in these kaijus. Best way to get to know 'em before he fights them for real—fight them in the prelims that is this betting operation. He's no stranger to tournaments. New element, never bloodied in this ring, they have no idea what to expect. The bets on him are pure speculation, values all over the place.
Good. Generating buzz. If Vincent plays his cards right, he can impress the right people, ones with useful answers. Might even pretend to go yakuza for the realism of it all. ] So. [ He clenches his hands, steam rising from the hydraulics. ] Got any tips before I fight whatever the fuck that is? [ Ugliest fucking boar Vincent's ever seen. Those tusks will shred him if he doesn't play his cards right. The Militech Chimera strategy should work.
Stay out of its fucking way. Stunlock it by fighting it at its haunches. ]
Johnny Silverhand | Revelation | OTA
Although Neo Tokyo appeared to be slightly better than Night City in terms of trash removal, it is still a dump. Crime is on the rise, ranging from physical assault to more terrifying incidents that Johnny doesn't want to think about. Life here is a mash-up of Night City and the worst expectations a Japanophile might have of Japan. Johnny finds it absurd, with its neon flashing lights, hologram prostitutes, and a swarm of junkies on every street. But damned if it doesn't seem all too familiar to him.
It's almost like he never left Jig-Jig Street.
He wanders through the underground maze of gambling dens and massage parlors, nonchalantly making his way to the fighting pits ahead. While he isn't interested in joining the excited young combatants heading to the viper pit, Johnny is intrigued enough to observe. The rockerboy leans on the balcony's metal railing, smirking as he looks down at the blood-covered ring.]
My kind of crowd. [He mutters before gazing towards the throng of people across from him. No one can see the faint orange gleam of his eyes as he scans the crowd. Hell, most people don't even know he has cyberware. Johnny almost looks completely organic except for his silver prosthetic. That's a huge advantage on his part, especially since he's looking for someone.]
BEST BANG | Network
What the fuck are we lookin' for exactly?
Some CEO's sleazy fuckin' deets? Aren't most drugs legalized and shit?
I saw a gonk having a psychotic break a minute ago after sniffing some synthcoke off a hooker's ass.
Like what's the deal there?
WILDCARD
@topknot
Any evidence of his criminal activity would be helpful. Do you have any leads?
cw: brief mention about sex workers
He likes 'em young, that's all I'm gonna say.
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I'll have to find another angle.
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Even if it is, these girls look barely out of high school.
I fuckin' hate this guy.
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My partner and I are going to one of his clubs to see if we can get more information.
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Also, you better have some scratch on standby. That bitch is expensive.
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And has funds.
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My social battery has been on empty since the Underworld gig.
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Tsurumaru Kuninaga. He's my partner. You might have seen him around - he's handsome, with white hair.
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That choom seems like a real "lady killer" type, perfect for this gig. Sayuri is definitely going to fall for him.
Good call.
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[ Aki's not sure how he feels about this. ]
He and I will work together on it.
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Sayuri won't talk to either of you if you don't smell like eddies, I mean...ah, kryptos.
So dress the part.
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Hissy Hissy
Feels good to work with Johnny again. Actually work with him, his own agent in his own body, not as a digital ghost haunting his psyche. ] Time to work your charm. [ Johnny's charisma is off the charts. Better for him to waggle that silvertongue while V hangs back, acts as the urban ninja. If a person of interest shows up, he can disappear into the crowd with Optical Camo and tail them for a while, or take them down non-lethally, question them somewhere more private. If shit gets dicey, well...he can take care of that too.
The trick is to be far enough from Johnny so they're not linked, but also close enough he doesn't lose Johnny. Easier than he thought it'd be—it's like a six sense now. Knows exactly where Johnny is even when his sight's off him.
His Kiroshis flash red, holo connecting to Johnny via a private channel. Almost like slotting the Relic. Almost, but not quite. ] You want to tag 'em and bag 'em, or are we gonna have a nice chat first, best of chooms?
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"Let's have a nice chat first to make sure this is worth our while. The intel we learned about this guy wasn't very direct."
[Johnny replies while scoping out the crowd a bit more. He could already spot a few threats scattered about through the endless throngs of people. There's one dude with a Glock in his jacket and a crowbar in his left hand, and another gonk with a giant fucking hammer strapped to his back. These motherfuckers remind him of the Animals through and through, except they're Asian with glowing face paint on. It's kind of surreal, especially since the dudes look all look roided out.]
"Even on another damn Earth, people can't lay off the steroids." [Johnny mutters under his breath.]
"V, we got some heavy security out here. I'm thinking Mr. CEO is somewhere nearby."
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[ Hard not to get sappy. But the mission, right. Focus. Look less like a smitten idiot.
It's the Japantown parade again. Doubts they'll be drones in this one, but better to be safe than sorry. ] "See any snipers?" [ His Kiroshis look up—rooftops, air con units, all the high places these assholes turn into their nests. ] "Think we got two, opposite sides. Blue building, red building." [ How nice of 'em to color code themselves. The telltale flash of that long ass silencer isn't so easy to conceal, however. Nor is the blotch of black against an otherwise industrial facade. ]
"Everyone wants a shortcut, Johnny. I always liked my dick too much to eat 'roids for breakfast, lunch and dinner. [ Yeah, the Animals would scoop these bastards right up, pump 'em full of Juice, transform them into worse abominations. In comparison these guys are positively natty. ]
"Snipers and huscle. Guys's a bona fide money bags." [ His fingers ghost over the hilt of his neurotoxin knife. Unfortunately it isn't poisoned. Would make this a hell of a lot easier.
Good thing both him and Johnny are in the business of fucking up CEOs. ] "Can't do shit 'til we get rid of the snipes. Might need to distract 'im while I get my ninjutsu on. Think you can handle it, samurai?"
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[So says the guy, who is dressed only in a button-down black shirt, a new pair of even tighter black leather pants, and his typical leather-heeled boots. He has his hair slicked back in a half-up, half-down ponytail to complete the look. Johnny blends in nicely here with all the Yakuza and snakeheads. So far, no one has noticed that he's an Outsider yet.]
"Blue Oni and Red Oni, huh?" [Johnny comments before nonchalantly glancing up towards the roof of the blue building. He can see the fucker, that he can. However, what's the deal with the snipers? Were they expecting company tonight? It seems so. This makes Johnny a bit nervous but he chokes down his anxiety for cold defiance.]
"I also like your dick too much for you to shrink it." [He teases before getting back to business.] "Of course, I can. Just the master at work, Vinny."
[Instead of simply going for his gun and threatening to blow the next gonk's head off, Johnny decides to put his thinking cap on. He snatches a glass of beer from some poor guy's hand and throws it at the big guy wearing a mono-eye optic. By the time the big dude looks around, Johnny has already slid out of sight, but not before returning the beer bottle to the other guy's hand.
What ensues next is pure chaos as the big dude grabs the guy and starts pummeling the shit out of him. It's like watching poetry in motion. Everyone within the general vicinity is dragged into the chaos, including some of these dull-brain enforcers.]
"Heh, get a load of this shit."
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Vincent activates his optical camo, leaping towards the rooftops. While most people don't look up, there's always a chance at discovery from a particularly perceptive crowd goer. Better to use the chrome he's got for a smooth start.
The first sniper, Blue Oni, goes down easily, God bless shime-waza. Could've killed them but who knows if these gonks have biomonitors daisy-chained with one another. If so, killing one could tip off the others. Can't risk that until he knows the full scope of the situation.
Like why the fuck there's two snipers in the first place. It's a bit much. CEO might be expecting company. But whose?
(Is this going to be a repeat of the Japantown parade, where everything went to shit? By all that's good and pure in the universe, please don't let this asshole be the owner of Arasaka's equivalent. He can't deal with that again.)
Vincent allows himself a smirk in fondness for Johnny. The manufactured brawl is a thing of beauty. Vincent hears it more than he sees it, locked onto Red Oni, traversing the most optimal path to the opposite side via parkour. Thankfully, there's a larger distraction at play now than a blur of shadow moving towards the sniper nest. He can't hear what this one's saying, but the body language spells nervous. Rather odd for a sniper. ]
"I don't think these guys are here to defend the CEO." [ Crouched behind an air conditioner unit, Vincent observes the standing sniper, doubt increasing as he continues to observe the anomalous behavior. ] "Quick, try to get closer to the CEO. I want to see what he does before I take him out."