Triple Play [IC]

[Psion]

Your group arrived at the estate at about 0800. In addition to your vehicle, there is an additional Secret Service SUV on the grounds.

You were greeted at the gates by officer Johnson, a tall and slender but square jawed caucasian man with a somewhat ruddy complexion. He welcomes you and gives you a quick rundown on the secret service situation. There are 4 secret service agents at the estate. Under their current schedule, at any time there are two at the gates and two on the grounds.

The agents inform you of what you probably already know from the intel report: in addition to the senator and his daughter, there is a live-in maid (Estella Medina) who resides on the premises.

As you approach the entry, agent Hicks, a clean-shaven (head included) black man with broad shoulders, descend the steps to greet you. "I'm agent hicks. Our briefing said your team would be supervising the operation," he says, looking around curiously to discern if someone is going to put themselves forth as a representative or leader. "The senator and his daughters are inside. The senator is planning to stay here and work on some things today. His daughters are planning a trip; we'll have to arrange security for that."

He steps back as if expecting characters to proceed into the house.

 

[Mister Andersen]

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Cleo steps forward to claim the position in Hick's expectations. "Agent Clements," she introduces herself, offering him her hand. "These are Agents Sandoz, Boyce, Braden and Marshall."

As the group continue into the house, she goes on. "Boyce is our designated tactical driving specialist - I'd like for her to meet with the drivers assigned to the family members before the daughters take their excursion so she and they can familiarise themselves with each other. I'd also appreciate if you could arrange for someone to familiarise Sandoz and Marshall with your detatchment's routines here, while you, Braden and myself focus on eactly why these people have targeted the Senator."

She flashes Hicks a small but genuine smile. "All after we've met the good Senator himself, and his family."

 

[Psion]

As the group continue into the house, she goes on. "Boyce is our designated tactical driving specialist - I'd like for her to meet with the drivers assigned to the family members before the daughters take their excursion so she and they can familiarise themselves with each other. I'd also appreciate if you could arrange for someone to familiarise Sandoz and Marshall with your detatchment's routines here, while you, Braden and myself focus on eactly why these people have targeted the Senator."

She flashes Hicks a small but genuine smile. "All after we've met the good Senator himself, and his family."

"Certainly. The family is in the family room now", says Hicks as he turn to lead the team in. "We have no specialist, but we've all been trained. Usually, whoever is staffing the house is responsible for driving, but we're glad you're here... we don't like leaving such a small team behind.

"One snag there... the girls are insistent on driving themselves in their little sports getup and don't want anyone at close range. The senator has backed them up on this, and there's nothing in our protocol that allows us to insist unless they are identified as known direct targets.

Taking a breath as he enters, he motions off to the right. "The security panel is there... we've checked it out. The system is solid, though the family has been lax about keeping it buttoned up. We've corrected that." In addition to the security panel, the entry foyer has two potted plants, some tasteful artwork on the walls, and marble floor tiles.

As you step forward into the hall, you see a living room straight ahead, furnished with a small couch, two recliners, bookcases lining the walls, and a stereo system. Hicks raises an arm to the right. "The senator is in the family room, back this way."

The hall leads off to the right, and then turns left towards the back of the house. Right at the turn is an entry to a laundry room and a small foyer at the bottom of the stairs with set of doors. "The garage is that way" says Hicks, motioning at the larger door.

The hallway opens up to a kitchen on the left, where you see an older his Hispanic woman looking through a pantry. Off to the right, you see a spacious family room laid out diagonally from the house. The room has a large television, a stereo system, comfortable couches and chairs. A small coffee table has several books on it, obscured by some paper-stuffed folders. A fireplace dominates one wall, and it looks to have had recent use. The girls are exchanging notes looking at a catalog, while the senator is standing, talking into his cell phone.

Hicks stops, awaiting the senator's call to end before introducing the agents.

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[Gatac]

Bonnie takes the tour with the rest of the team. She sympathizes with the girls - it was a big step for her to get her own car, back in the day. She's eager to check out the garage - get a feel for what the family is driving, and how far it'll take them in case of an attack.

 

[Insight]

Sandoz a.k.a. Machete looks around the opulent place with some disdain. Machete tries to keep his dislike of the upper crust in check, but it shows through on occasion.

"Nice digs," he mutters to no one in particular.

The hallway opens up to a kitchen on the left, where you see an older Hispanic woman looking through a pantry.

Machete gives the maid a knowing glance.

The girls are exchanging notes looking at a catalog...

Machete's eyes brighten a bit at the sight of the senator's twin daughters. Now that's a protection detail Machete could really sink his teeth into.

 

[figmike]

[Sblock] If possible during the walk to the family room, Saint would like to ask Hicks how long each member of the Security team has been assigned to this detail, the stuff about how they corrected the security system sounded as if they were a recent attachment. If that isn’t possible, he’ll ask later on.[/sblock]

As he walked into the room, Frances Gabriel David noted the large windows by the breakfast table, and against the back wall. He tries to listen in on the senator’s telephone call, while glancing at the catalog the twins are looking though. Cover Girl, or “Agent Clements” had already taken on the role of the lead agent and he was fine with that. He wanted to listen right now.

[sblock] Saint will sit back and Sense Motive on the family and staff. I know it’s a Passive skill, so I don’t role anything, but still. [/sblock]

 

[Mister Andersen]

"Certainly. The family is in the family room now", says Hicks as he turn to lead the team in. "We have no specialist, but we've all been trained. Usually, whoever is staffing the house is responsible for driving, but we're glad you're here... we don't like leaving such a small team behind.

"Perfectly understandable; after all, there's no point of the excursion being safe if the home is compromised. Given what happened last time, it's possible there may be an attempt to snatch rather than eliminate one of the family members, so Boyce's main task will be to give your team members a grounding in out latest offensive and defensive driving techniques in case they're the one behind the wheel when something happens."

"One snag there... the girls are insistent on driving themselves in their little sports getup and don't want anyone at close range. The senator has backed them up on this, and there's nothing in our protocol that allows us to insist unless they are identified as known direct targets.

Cleo's tone is deliberately light as she asks. "I don't suppose either of the girls know much about modern electromechanics? Cars these days are so... complicated."

Taking a breath as he enters, he motions off to the right. "The security panel is there... we've checked it out. The system is solid, though the family has been lax about keeping it buttoned up. We've corrected that." In addition to the security panel, the entry foyer has two potted plants, some tasteful artwork on the walls, and marble floor tiles.

"What steps did you take?"

 

[Psion]

"What steps did you take?"

"Oh... just made sure the family wasn't leaving doors unlocked or silencing any alarms."

 

[Psion]

[sblock=Casting Note]The part of the Sullivan Twins will be played by Brittany and Cynthia Daniel[/sblock]

[imager]http://home.metrocast.net/~adkohler/game/sc_twins1.jpg[/imager]Seeing the team assembled, one of the twins looks up and notices them, and motions to the other. The second looks up, and walks across the room and through the kitchen. The other digs into her purse and pulls out a set of keys.

Bonnie takes the tour with the rest of the team. She sympathizes with the girls - it was a big step for her to get her own car, back in the day. She's eager to check out the garage - get a feel for what the family is driving, and how far it'll take them in case of an attack.

In the hall while you are waiting for the Senator, Bonnie catches Hicks' glance and manages to get his attention about the garage. He opens the door and you see a lincoln with senatorial plates, an SUV, and a BMW sports coupe.

Just as he is shutting the door, one of the girls brushes by. "Where are you going miss Sullivan?" Hicks inquires gently.

"You said we could go as soon as your extra goons got here." She cants her head at the agents. "They're here!"

"Miss Sullivan, we have to get situated and establish your detail."

She lets out a nearly inaudible gasp of air. "Fine. Just hurry?"

Just then, the other twin joins the crowd in the hallway from down the stairs. She looks at he sister. "What's the holdup?"

"We have to wait..." says the first, inpatiently.

"But I have an appointment" she complains to her sister, an then lifts her glance to the agents and repeats more firmly, "I have an appointment!"

[sblock=Casting Note]The part of Senator Sullivan will be played by New York real estate mogul H. Dale Hemmerdinger[/sblock]

[imager]http://home.metrocast.net/~adkohler/game/sc_senator.jpg[/imager]Just then, the senator snaps his cell shut in mid stride towards the agents. "Cassandra, the agents are just here to do their job... cut them a bit of slack." Cassandra looks down, Katherine steps up onto the stairs and sits down next to her and the pair pull out their cell phones and begin texting.

"Agents, welcome to my home. William Sullivan the second," he says, offering his hand to the nearest agent. "If we could get the security arrangements squared away, we can all get about our business."

 

[Gatac]

"Agent Boyce, Sir. I'm the driver."

Bonnie turns to the Sullivan girls.

"I understand your frustration, Miss Sullivan. You'll understand that we can't let you drive until we have checked the cars and arranged a security detail. That said, we do have a security-enhanced car. I could give you a ride, show you some of the basics in defensive driving, and if it's not too embarassing, accompany you to your appointment. That way, you get there on time and with a reasonable amount of security."

She gives the girls a "Sorry, but it's my job" glance.