RGA1 - Daylight Robbery (Salix? Judging)

[rgordona]

IN LEEDS

Akbar does not appear to recognise the badge, although he clearly realises it is something official. "This should be private enough. Lucy knows when to be discreet." He says reaching over to close the office door. "So how can I help you."

IN LONDON

Paladin and Ms Green pass a pleasant lunch together. The food is excellent and they chat about many things, Ms Green is keen to hear all the details of Paladin's life as a resolute, but she is also forthcoming about herself. Apparently she is single by choice and loves her job at Christies. A highflier, the youngest assistant director in any of the big 4 auction houses, she studied Art History at Oxford, but has extended her knowledge to all manner of subjects, pop culture, ancient history, even finance, anything which can help the auction house turn a profit. She makes an interesting lunch companion knowing far more about current events than Paladin, and with an opinion on everything.

At about three, by when the restaurant is practically empty, Ms Green thanks Paladin for the meal, his debt fulfilled but asks if he would accompany her back to her office, so she can pick up a few things before driving home.

 

[Velmont]

"I'm Sergeant Patrick O'Connor and I'm part of the Resolute Task force. Part of our job is to keep an eye on the Supers' activities, to make sure no one abuse there powers. Our intelligence have brought us news that was concerning us. It seems you own a piece of jewelry that have brought the attention of one of the Supers we keep an eye on. He has decided to put his hand on it and have paid the heavy price to get it, a price that is ridiculously high for a simple piece of jewelry.

I'm here to try to figure why." explains Sergeant.

 

[rgordona]

"That seems unlikely." Replies Akbar, fidgeting slightly at the mention of the Resolutes, "I keep myself to myself and have never had any dealings with Mut.., I mean Supers. Anyway I am a jeweller, the pieces I own are for sale. No one suspicious has tried to buy anything lately."

 

[Velmont]

"It seems the piece of jewelry have already been sold and the Super I am talking about have decided to get it while it is delivered. He has made an offer, a large amount of money, to the one who could bring it to him. The delivery should be made by the end of teh week. If you check your roder, you might know which one he is after." replies Sergeant.

 

[rgordona]

Mr Akbar appears increasingly nervous almost babbling, "Well there is a necklace I am working on, extending the length of the chain, I made it some years ago, but now the original owner has passed it on to her daughter and it needed adjusting, that should be finished in a week, but its due to be collected, not delivered. There are a couple of other things in the workshop but nothing unique."
Suddenly he pauses stemming his flow and asks "Wait, Do you think they are planning to rob my store? When? Should I get extra security?"

 

[Velmont]

"The information we have fallen on was not that clear. We don't know where exactly they will hit. It might be here, on the way to the delivery. They could attack the carrier, try to pickpocket it, maybe even just take the place of the carrier or come here and take it before the carrier have come." explains Sergeant. "For the security, I can help you. I'm not alone on that case. Others are already becoming familiar with the neighboor in case something would happen here. We will be able to figure a way to stop anyone that would like to rob you or your jewelry, and your cooperation will be needed."

 

[rgordona]

"Well that is good to know." Says Akbar, not altogether happily. "Have you already, how do you say, staked out the place?"

 

[Phoenix8008]

IN LONDON
At about three, by when the restaurant is practically empty, Ms Green thanks Paladin for the meal, his debt fulfilled but asks if he would accompany her back to her office, so she can pick up a few things before driving home.

Paladin stands and pulls her chair out for her as she stands. "I would be honored to escort you, milady." ,he says with flair. Collecting his blade and scabbard from the counter with a stern nod to the man, Paladin walks out after buckling it back at his side. Walking on Ms. Green's left side, he keeps the area clear before them in case he needs to draw his blade for any reason.

 

[rgordona]

IN LONDON

Paladin's sword is returned unharmed, and he and Ms Green are soon strolling back to her office in the afternoon sun.

All to quickly they arrive and after climbing the stairs at Christie's arrive at Ms Green's office. Paladin (being a gentleman) opens the door, but as Ms Green steps into the room she is physically dragged to the side by an unseen assailant.

There is a young man wearing a grey suit lounging in the chair, his booted feet resting beside a strange looking gun on the desk. "Good afternoon Ms Green, where have you been all afternoon? We have been waiting for you." He asks in a southern drawl before taking in the presence of Paladin and adding "And who the **** is that guy wearing a tin can?"

Status:
Ms G - Grappled

[sblock=ooc]OOC - If you fight roll for initiative, otherwise just play as normal. I think it is fair to let Pheonix (or someone else) control Ms G for this scene, as she is clearly a good guy (for now.) I have not stated her up for combat but I see her as something like PL 2, and almost certainly not optimised for combat (a helpless dame). If anyone wants to do it feel free, otherwise I will give her some generic figures.[/sblock]

 

[Velmont]

"No, we havn't. To do so, we would need a warrant or your permission. As we want to keep that as discreet as possible, asking for a warrant would be too much noisy, most probably such request would reach our target ears." answers Sergeant. "Would you offer your help so we can catch our target and also prevent him to stole you your jewel?"