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Message: <blockquote data-quote="John E Smoke" data-source="post: 1325200" data-attributes="member: 16129">OOC: I apologise for the delay folks, but after a good week and a half of getting far less sleep than is healthy, I've been kinda getting far more sleep than is healthy. rbhingham, between the music and conversations downstairs, it's doubtful you'd notice anything short of gunfire outside.  Trust me, you'll be the first one to notice when the guy come in.  Don't worry about rolls, by the way, I'm taking care of those.  I don't mean to seem like I'm forcing you into the upcoming situation, but this is the easiest (and probably best) way to get you guys on the same team for now.  Of course, what team that ends up being does depend on you guys.Golden Flower BarMark Huan listens intently to Jadefinger and sits back in his chair with an expression of grave concern.  "Mr. Long, we've worked together for many years now.  So long, in fact, that I'd rather consider you a friend than simply an associate.  I want you to know that I would never interfere with your private life, or the life of your son.  I have no idea who would have done this, but my resources are at your disposal to find out."The door to the room flies open, and the young man with red hair staggers in towards Mark Huan, who immediately rises and rushes over to his side.  Both Jadefinger and Mao (having met him and by reputation, respectively) recognise the young man as Tony Shen, Mark's right-hand man."It was the Black Dragons, wasn't it?" Mark shouts, followed by a "You!  Get a doctor here now!" directed at one of his bodyguards.  "Jadefinger, Mr. Mao, I'll help both of you, just help me strike back at the Black Dragons!  This boy is like a son to me, and I won't let the-"Tony interrupts with a quick coughing fit, then quietly mutters "I'm sorry, 'Dad', but..."With a loud crack, a red burst erupts from Mark Huan's chest, or more precisely from his heart.  Huan slumps to the ground with an expression of shock, leaving Tony Shen standing over him with a slight smile.  "I quit."May smiles and thanks Jack Frost for the drink, and after a sip says "Well to be honest, I-"A gunshot upstairs interrupts her, however, and she immediately gets on her feet.  "Oh no, something's wrong!"The formerly peaceful atmosphere of the Golden Flower Bar quickly changes into a roaring battle as patrons begin screaming and running for the door as Tony Shen's men, the bouncers, and the bodyguards all reach for their weapons at once.OOC: You guys finally get some action!  Initiative!Bi Jiao Mao: roll 5 + 8 = 13Jadefinger Long: roll 4 + 8 = 12Jack Frost: roll 2 + 8 = 10Tony Shen: 13Tony's Men: 10Mark's Men: 6---Western DistrictShinji's lightning fast maneuver succeeds in catching Eiji off-guard, though he does miss his mark, catching Eiji in the shoulder instead.  Eiji spins with the impact, aiming a backhanded punch a Shinji's face.  Shinji ducks back in time to feel a breeze across his face, only to have the wind knocked out of him as Eiji lands a powerful blow directly into his midsection.OOC:Shinji: Hands Without Shadow, roll +5, -5 + Martial Arts 15 = 15, HIT! Damage Str + 2, -Eiji's Toughness of ?? (You did a bit of damage)Eiji: Tiger Stance, roll +2, -3 = ?? MissEiji: Claw of the Tiger, roll +11, -3 = ?? HIT!Shinji takes 9 wound points, 7 if you want to spend two shots to actively dodge Eiji's attacks.The yakuza gang, heartened by their leader's exemplary technique, press their attacks.  Lacking the training of their boss, they are less than successful, however.OOC:+5, -4 = ??+2, -2 = ??+5, -1 = ??+5, -5 = ??+1, -3 = ??Current shot is 6, moving on to 5 if Kane still observes.Shinji: 5Eiji: 5Mooks: 3Kane:6Now speeding through the tight streets of the Western District, Hai Lee Fong finds himself hard-pressed to maintain speed as he swerves and weaves his way towards Wanchai.  As he fights his way along, a white van suddenly hurtles off of a side street, forcing Fong to desperately swerve to avoid a crash.Roll: +11, -13 + Drive 15 +2 Signature Vehicle = 14 - Boxcars!  If it weren't for that +2 from the schtick, things would have been ugly...Only an intimate knowledge of his car's handling saves him from a catastrophic accident, but after a quick swerve and a 360° spin leaves him at a dead stop and cursing the driver of the van, which continues speeding down the road.</blockquote>

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