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Project: Daedalus (Issue #1)

Tyrone takes the cell phone and clears his throat a few times. He pauses and seems to be concentrating, trying to remember something. Finally, he seems to recall what he was trying to, disables the video projector on the vidcel, nods, and dials a long-distance number.

You hear a muffled computerized female voice speak back from the phone, "Hello, First City National Bank, Fargo Central Office. How may I direct your call?"

"Jason Smith, investment manager, please," Tyrone says, losing all hint of his ghetto accent and speech. The phone says something back, which is lost in the sound of a passing car, but Tyrone replies shortly, "Luthor Rhymes."

After a very short pause, the phone comes to life again, and you hear a man's voice from the speaker, muffled by Tyrone's ear. "Hello Mr. Rhymes, Jason Smith speaking. It's good to hear from you after so long."

"And you, Mr. Smith. Unfortunately, I have only a brief time available and an investment opportunity in Colorado Springs to take advantage of, so we will of necessity have to leave the small talk for another day. I need a $20,000 wire transfer available within 2 hours by Intercontinental Cash Transfers at a branch in Colorado Springs. I need $10,000 in cash and a pre-paid credit card with $10,000 in my name.

"It will be picked up by my real estate manager, who will give the pass code of," Tyrone pauses for a moment, then grins. "The pass code for reception will be 'Luthor is my man.' I'll need the address for the branch to give to my manager.'

"If you review my file, you will recall there is a password required for us to complete all transactions over the phone. The password is Morpheus. The account number is 8921 699309 under my name."

Tyrone listens as the Mr. Smith says something you can't quite hear over the sound of the passing traffic.

SKILLS: I'm a bit at a loss for this as to what, if any, skills apply here. If there is one that does apply, uh... do your thing!

NOTE: I had no idea what the heck a vidcell was, sooooooo, I improvised, likely using knowledge and craft, to disable it. Probably a pretty simple thing to do.
 
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OOC: The vidcell was exactly what you thought it was, and yeah turning the video off is as easy as pressing a button. No use of skills were necessary there, btw.

The voice from the cell responds, "The money is being wired as we speak, Mr Rhymes. It's good to hear from you once again, and I hope to hear from you again soon. Good morning."

Jaya takes the phone back from Tyrone. "Luthor Rhymes?" She looks to Miguel. "Obviously I don't know as much as I thought I did. Your files weren't too extensive, but there was obviously some surveylence done on you before you were captured. As I said, they knew more about me than I did when I was hired, I'm sure they know more about you than even I was privy to."

She moves to pass another vehicle. "So, I guess we're not skirting Colorado Springs anymore. I hope you realize that stopping for any amount of time is dangerous, especially in a city."

The highway ends up ahead and she turns south on Route 24, a sign stating 'Colorado Springs 90 mi." passes by.
 

I need a $20,000 wire transfer available within 2 hours by Intercontinental Cash Transfers at a branch in Colorado Springs. I need $10,000 in cash and a pre-paid credit card with $10,000 in my name.

"Got a little cash for a friend, hombre?"

"If you review my file, you will recall there is a password required for us to complete all transactions over the phone. The password is Morpheus. The account number is 8921 699309 under my name."

Miguel looks over to Tyrone raising an eyebrow for a moment and then mutters to himself "He's a pretty trusting dude..."
 

Hmmm, I was sure he told us his name was Tyrone? Oh well, Luthor seems like a good enough guy especially if he is getting that much money together just to help us.

Content that everything is currently back under control, Aaron looks for a quiet corner to sleep off his headache.
 

"Luthor's a good buddy to have, yo. He won't mind me takin' a few large out of his account. The password is his way to let me in to an uhh," Tyrone pauses, thinking of the right words. "Let's call it an emergancy fund. It changes after each use, just in case I'm overheard," he says grinning at Miguel. "The money'll get us threads, a different ride maybe, and some greenbacks for food, since we'll be together for a while."

Tyrone thinks for a moment then adds, "The next password for Fargo is 'Poppinjay', you know, if anything bad happens to me. I bet you can do my voice pretty dang good, brother. Just remember, $20,000 max a week, no more or it'll piss off Luthor and raise a flag at the bank. Bigger withdrawals gotta be done in person, and Luthor's gotta sign for those himself."

Tyrone leans his head back and closes his eyes after seeing the 90 mile sign. "The ICT on 8th and Balmoral, babe," he says to the doctor. "I need a nap." Tyrone tries to get some rest.
 

I hope I'm Doing this right guys. its Ed

Italic : Thinking.
Limegreen: Actions

Hmm ... Wax Wings? I have a better Idea.

Starts waving her hands around in the air to gets everyone attenchen.

Uh, guys I have an idea.

She blushs when everyone looks at her. She fludders her hands around again in nerviou energy.

I can fly air planes you know, well at least prop planes anyway.

Looks like she's getting more nervous by the minute.

Well you see ... Umm ... I can fly you see ... I ... Iwasborninareserveandwasallwaysflyingwithmydad'spontoonplane........................

She gulps nervously and stops talking.

Um ... Hehe.
 

I bet you can do my voice pretty dang good, brother. Just remember, $20,000 max a week, no more or it'll piss off Luthor and raise a flag at the bank.

Looks over to Tyrone with a smirk on his face.

"I don't know, tell me if this is close."

OOC: Using power stunt sound mimicry to imitate Tyrone's voice

"I need a $20,000 wire transfer available within 2 hours by Intercontinental Cash Transfers, $10,000 cash and the rest in a credit card under my name."

OOC: Miguel resumes his normal voice [and assuming that he even sounded close] leans back in the chair

"Yea, I think I can handle that amigo."
 

Jaya laughs as Sam nervously speaks up. "This is true, we do have a certified pilot with us...what we don't have is any aerodynes or even airplanes..."

She looks at the van's instrament panel again. "Okay, looks like we'll have the gas to make it to Colorado Springs. Will you be okay until then, Sarah? And how's your shoulder? I wish I had time to look at that..." she says with genuine concern.
 

Sweat poring down my forhead, I pull my blanket close to my chest as I sit in the back of the minivan staring out the window.

"...in which the monster known as the Minotaur could be hidden. In some versions of the story, King Minos then imprisoned Daedalus and his young son Icarus in the labyrinth, perhaps as punishment, or maybe simply to ensure that the inventor would not reveal the secret of his labyrinthine creation." Aaron realises what he just said and looks over at Max, "No offense intended of course."

After hearing this I just give Aaron a glare before returning to stare out the back window of the speeding van.

Hearing everyone bicker about who they are, what they do and why we are here, I keep quiet all the while eavesdropping. Still confused I decide to cherp up a bit while still staring out the window.

"So we are headed to Colorado Springs? I suggest we do get some clothes and maybe a new van. This one is kinda uncompfortable back here. And I don't apperciate being naked..." I say talking to no one imparticular.

Then I finally turn to look at the other passengers of the vechile and say, "And I am terribly hungery. That dastardly creature does that to me every time I... turn into him."
 

"Food, now, too?" Jaya says exasperated. "I hope convenience store junk food will tide you over until we get to Trenton, I don't think we really have time to stop for lunch. We'll grab something when we get gas in Colorado Springs."
 

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