http://gryphon.sandwich.net/logs/minetreesforlog.txt <@Brett> [Date: April 22nd. Time: 11:30 p.m. Location: Aberdeen, Hong Kong.] <@Brett> [After searching for a map for several minutes, the GM finally managed to find one that was JUST Hong Kong, and not the surrounding territories.] <@Brett> [Meanwhile Sonia, Gordo and Shiho arrive at the specified location for the underground race. Specifically, it begins outside a warehouse at the docks.] <@Brett> [As for Nigel and Montana, they had something important to do.] <@Brett> [I guess.] (They're trying to break into something magical. Princessess may or may not be involved.) <@Brett> [Anyhow, there's a LOT of people there, with glowsticks and makeshift torches. Lots of excited yammer. Apparently this is a big deal. There's even a holographic display on a table that displays each driver and car. Hey look, Sonia's there!] <@Brett> [Some people are gathered arounda short guy with glasses who's handling a computer. Others are crowded around people who seem to be taking money.] <@Brett> [For an underground, illegal race, this place sure seems to have a lot going on.] (law enforcement is falling down on the job) <@Brett> [Only some of the drivers are there at the moment. The rest are waiting for an entrance, I guess.] <@Brett> ( More likely they were heavily bribed. ) <@Brett> [Anyhow, Start!] (Agree.) <@Brett> ( Incidentally I have food and will be slow to respond for the next few moments. ) * Sonia is famous! She's reverted to a look where her hair is pulled back in different colored puffballs, and is carrying a suitcase. She murmurs, "A little high profile, all'a this." * Gordo shrugs. "May as may make the best of it." He then walks over to the guy taking bets to put some money on Sonia winning. * Shiho says, "Wait, wait," and gives Gordo some of her money to bet on Sonia too. * Gordo lets out a bark of laughter and takes the money. * Sonia chuckles a little and says, "Appreciate your confidence, but Ice is gonna make a run of this." <@Brett> [The guy is all too eager to take Gordo's money.] So, should I be betting on 'er instead? Or are ye planning on a double elimination? That is not a winner's attitude. <@Brett> [Sonia's not getting many takers though. Neither are the other drivers. Most people seem to be wagering on Ice.] * Sonia looks to Shiho. "Hey, I plan on winning. Just don't starve if you lose." * Shiho shrugs. "It's either a new bracelet or it's not." Oh. Well, that's fine. <@Brett> [There's some cheering as one of the drivers makes an entrance. His car is big, and has thick tires worthy of monster trucks.] (Mind, Shiho only buys her nice things in high-end designer, so.) <@Brett> ( He stands in stark contrast to another guy, whose care is so thin and low to the ground it's barely a car; more like a kart.] ) (It's he, mario.) <@Brett> ( That shouldn't be ooc :( ) <@Brett> [He stands in stark contrast to another guy, whose care is so thin and low to the ground it's barely a car; more like a kart.] * Gordo stares at cars. "This a street race or a circus?" * Sonia exhales, then sets down the suitcase and lets it pop open. "Welcome to the 22nd century, old man. They're about the same thing." * Gordo points at the monster truck. "So his plan's just ta get in front an nae leave any room to be passed?" <@Brett> [There's twelve racers in all, according to the holograms.] Pretty sure his plan is to lose and look sweet doin' it. * Gordo rocks his head from side ta side. "Well, long as he's 'aving his fun." * Sonia 's car forms out of her suitcase, and then she hops in over the door. "Just keep your eyes out. If those rumors are half-true, then the guy we're really lookin' for is gonna be around." We're just gettin' Ice's attention by makin' her fight for her loss. * Gordo nods. "Less he's got a glowing sign I'm not going to be much for finding him though." * Shiho says mildly, "I'll know him if I see him." See? There you go.l <@Brett> [It's not til 10 til that Ice shows up, in an angular silver car, kinda like the one Speed Racer drove, though only Nigel would get the reference. People cheer as she rolls up, top down, a look of disdain on her face. But she can't stop a satisfied smile from tugging at her mouth.] * Sonia is in place by that point, and she's sitting on top of one of the seats of her car, to make sure that Ice sees her. <@Brett> people practically throw themselves at the side of the care, but in front they part like the Red Sea as she pulls up next to Sonia on the starting line. Her smile falters a bit when she sees Sonia, but she recovers quickly. "Sonic. I didn't expect to see you here of all places."] <@Brett> [Meanwhile.......... Gordo and/or Shiho, gimme sight rolls!] 2d6+7 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+7 for Shiho and gets a natural 8 for a result of 15. 2d6+5 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+5 for Gordo and gets a natural 6 for a result of 11. * Sonia shugs with one shoulder, looking back at her. "Got business. You believe they're sayin' you're bangin' some boy?" <@Brett> [She smiles. "They're saying you work for a child, too."] Yeah, but they ain't wrong about that. * Shiho murmurs to Gordo, "One of Sebastian's people across the way there. Brick. See him?" <@Brett> ["I see. Really, Sonia, if you were in such financial trouble you could have just come to me."] Nae yet. * Sonia snorts and says, "Not that troublin'. Work's interesting. Company's good." <@Brett> [With Shiho pointing him out, Gordo spots the large man, on the other side of the strip from him and Shiho. He stands with his arms folded amongst the cheer...ers, and is staring intently at the drivers.] <@Brett> ( Annnd. Let's get people in #MC5-2 for convenience sake ) Ah, there. Boy should enjoy himself more. 'sides, I don't need your drippins'. I ain't racin' trash for pinks. <@Brett> [She snorts. "I heard you ran into some old acquaintences in South Africa recently, too."] * Sonia frowns a touch, then says, "I'm flattered you spend so much of your time on me. I hadn't been thinkin' much about you until I heard you and this boy were tight." <@Brett> ["You hear things in my line of work," she says. And just then there's a loud cheer from the crowd as a man with a white flag climbs a lifeguard's chair (here, in the middle of the concrete? Yep). Ice turns her head forward. "But we can talk again after I've won this race.] (Then they will never talk.) Let's talk even if you don't win it. * Sonia slips down into her seat, from the top of her chair. <@Brett> [A holographic image of a 5 appears on the screen, and the crowd cheers. Meanwhile the racers rev their engines. And Sonia hears Ice murmer "Not likely."] * Sonia half-smiles as she murmurs, although not to Ice, "Time to cut loose, Dreamer." <@Brett> [The number counts down and the crowd chants along.] <@Brett> [Then the number reaches 0, the flag waves, and the racers are off!] * Sonia goes! Yesssss, zoom! The car vibrates extra with excitement: she doesn't get to cut loose often! <@Brett> ( Gimme an init+driving roll ) ~"Sonia, one of Sebastian's people is here, we're following him. I'll keep you updated."~ 2d6+10 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+10 for Sonia and gets a natural 10 for a result of 20. (A TWENTY) <@Brett> [And Sonia takes off with a good lead, leaving derpy giant tire guy behind. And most everyone else. Only Ice and the dude with the kart-car manage to keep up.] <@Brett> [Probably a good thing, because derpy giant tire guy almost immediately starts rolling over the competition. Literally.] (That's one legitimate approach!) 2d6+7 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+7 for Gordo and gets a natural 7 for a result of 14. 2d6+7 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+7 for Shiho and gets a natural 8 for a result of 15. * Sonia makes a good start at it! ~Just don't get axed,~ she comms back as she no doubt prepares for a turn. After all, this isn't a drag race. <@Brett> [They reach the first turn, which leads towards the tunnel. Ice doesn't bat an eye as her car makes the turn practically without slowing.] <@Brett> ( Gimme a driving roll! ) 2d6+10 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+10 for Sonia and gets a natural 3 for a result of 13. (tch) <@Brett> [Ice pulls ahead as Sonia is forced to slow down. The speedy guy in the small cart catches to her, and another driver in a sporty car is gaining as well.] * Sonia frowns as she slows slightly in the turn, reorienting towards the tunnel and cutting loose. She responds to her car with, "Yeah, I know it's crap, girl, but they're letting her use it." 2d6+7 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+7 for Gordo and gets a natural 5 for a result of 12. 2d6+7 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+7 for Shiho and gets a natural 6 for a result of 13. <@Brett> [The cars dash down the tunnel, much to the annoyance of civilians also trying to use the same tunnel. Guess no one told them about the races. Ice's car weaves in and out, easily dodging them. But....] <@Brett> ( Sonia, gimme a driving roll! ) 2d6+10 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+10 for Sonia and gets a natural 10 for a result of 20. (That's what I'm talking about.) <@Brett> [Sonia dodges cars as well! The guy on the kart-car has less luck, and collides with a civvie going the opposite direction. He's thrown off his car and over the roof of the oncoming traffic. The dude in the sports car manages to avoid a collision though.] <@Brett> [The civilians stop coming as they near the end of the tunnel. Now's Sonia's chance to catch up!] <@Brett> ( Driving roll! ) 2d6+10 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+10 for Sonia and gets a natural 10 for a result of 20. <@Brett> [In the long stretch of the tunnel, Sonia slowly catches up to Ice, much to her chargrin.] * Sonia has the horsepower, and she laughs faintly to herself as she closes the distance, having avoided a bunch of silly cars that go so slow as to be stationary. * Gordo coms. ~"Expect some trouble after a tunnel, they're after somebody."~ <@Brett> [The cars clear the tunnel, coming to another, this one downhill along a cliffside. Ice's car makes the turn easily.] <@Brett> ( Gimme a driving roll! And a hearing roll! ) 2d6+10 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+10 for Sonia and gets a natural 11 for a result of 21. 2d6+7 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+7 for Sonia and gets a natural 6 for a result of 13. * Sonia manages to get the car into a good slide, holding position right behind Ice all the way until the end, where hopefully she manages to pull ahead! <@Brett> [Sonia did get into a good slide and makes the turn easily. She also manages to hear the helicopter as it swoops down towards them.] (Does it sound like it's coming towards her, Ice, don't know?) ~Helicopter coming down.~ <@Brett> ( IT does ) Time this gets interesting, Dreamer. 2d6+5 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+5 for Shiho and gets a natural 7 for a result of 12. <@Brett> [Meanwhile Ice is focused on the road ahead, as it winds down the mountain. She takes the turns with considerable ease. Her car's kinda BS.] <@Brett> ( Driving roll!] ) ~"Hey, how do I hotwire a car?"~ 2d6+10 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+10 for Sonia and gets a natural 6 for a result of 16. * Sonia keeps up with Ice's no-hands approach, puffballs fluttering in the wind. She replies to Shiho, lowly, with, ~"Break the steering column, find the ignition wires, spark 'em off eachother and go."~ <@Brett> [Sonia makes the turns fairly easily, as well! .... That's when the Helicopter opens fire, strafing both her and Ice. Ice manages to swerve and avoid bullets. Can Sonia?] 2d6+8 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+8 for Sonia and gets a natural 10 for a result of 18. (car defense) ~"Uh, sure. Thanks."~ <@Brett> ( Need to afk a sec, sorry ) ~"Yer invaluable Sonia."~ <@Brett> ( Back ) 2d6+7 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+7 for Shiho and gets a natural 5 for a result of 12. <@Brett> [Sonia swerves and avoids getting shooted. Awesome. Meanwhile, the chopper comes closer, pulling above them. And now Sonia can see it's got a large magnet beneath it, one that's slowly lowering.] * Sonia reaches into her pocket quickly, uses her sonic senses, and lobs one of her explosives into the air to solve the magnet problem, Sonia style, before continuing to stay apace with Ice. She ain't easy to lose! <@Brett> ( Gimme a ranged attack! ) 2d6+6 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+6 for Sonia and gets a natural 8 for a result of 14. <@Brett> ( Sorry had to afk again ) (welcome back) <@Brett> [Meanwhile, Sonia's explosive destroys the magnet, much to the chargrin of the helicopter. It pulls up alongside Sonia and Ice as they round the cliff curves, and a balck woman with dreads and a great deal of cybernetics appears in the side door. She reacheso ut with one hand, and suddenly Sonia finds herself fighting for control of her own car. Apparently Ice is having the same issue.] <@Brett> ( Gimme a driving roll! ) 2d6+10 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+10 for Sonia and gets a natural 10 for a result of 20. (Is Dreamer capable of being angry? Cause getting MCed can't be good for her.) (Oh, she's very capable of it.) <@Brett> [Sonia and Ice both keep control of their cars, though they're forced to slow down significantly in order to deal with it.] 2d6+5 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+5 for Gordo and gets a natural 7 for a result of 12. * Sonia grits her teeth as she keeps her car on the road. She yells, "You wanna handle this half of it, or you just gonna leave all the hard work to me!" at Ice. <@Brett> [Ice sighs as if it's beneath her to deal with this problem. Then she raises her hand towards the helicopter. Then the rotors stop turning and it plummets to the ground, most definitely not blowing up when it hits. "Satisfied?"] 2d6+5 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+5 for Gordo and gets a natural 9 for a result of 14. <@Brett> [[Control restored, Ice takes the opportunity to try to pull ahead as they round the mountain.] <@Brett> ( Gimme a driving roll! ) 2d6+10 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+10 for Sonia and gets a natural 7 for a result of 17. * Sonia isn't gonna let her go easily, and says back, "When you lose, I'll try it out." <@Brett> [Sonia manages to continue to keep up as they barrel through the Island Eastern Corridor, nearing the home stretch.] * Sonia grins as she stays with Ice. Poor other competitors aren't even close! "C'mon, Dreamer, we've got this," she says lowly. <@Brett> ( Does she! Better gimme a driving roll! ) 2d6+10 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+10 for Sonia and gets a natural 5 for a result of 15. <@Brett> [It's neck and neck down the home stretch, but it seems Ice is starting to pull ahead.] <@Brett> ( Gimme another driving roll! ) 2d6+10 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+10 for Sonia and gets a natural 6 for a result of 16. <@Brett> [Sonia pulls slightly ahead, but Ice is catching up! <@Brett> ] <@Brett> ( And one more driving roll! ) 2d6+10 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+10 for Sonia and gets a natural 7 for a result of 17. <@Brett> ( hum ) <@Brett> [Apparently they cross at the same time.] <@Brett> ( What a buzzkill ) (BOO-URNS) <@Brett> ( ikr? :X ) (Man, what happens to my bet?) (Do we get our money back, then?) <@Brett> ( But those last three rolls added up to the same :| ) (if this were a casino, you'd be boned) (But since this is street betting, you might only be slightly boned.) <@Brett> [Shortly after, most of the other racers cross the finish line, sans the car-kart guy and the derpy-huge-tire guy.] <@Brett> [And then Shiho and Gordo show up in a stolen car.] (I think we'd stop to deal with the crashed helecopter...) * Sonia grins slightly as she sits up in the car, back on top of one of the chairs. May not have won, but ruined Ice's day. That's worth something. <@Brett> ( Oh. Ok ) <@Brett> [Nevermind, Shiho and Gordo don't show up.] <@Brett> [Ice still seems popular despite the non-win. As people crowd around her cheering, she shoots a glace at Sonia. "Lucky that helicopter showed up, Sonic."] ~"Lost the helecopter pilot, ya win for us?"~ * Sonia shrugs. "Lucky for who? She was comin' for me, not you." ~"They're sayin' it's a dead tie. Don't let 'em keep your money long or you'll lose it."~ ~"Bastards"~ <@Brett> ["She broke my concentration."] * Sonia snorts. "Like you even bother drivin' the damn thing anymore. Your boy anywhere 'round?" <@Brett> ["Hardly. These races aren't something that interests him." She glances at Sonia. "Speaking of interest, what's yours?"] ~"We're following Brick's van."~ * Sonia grins widely. "Can't just show up to tweak you?" The grin fades slightly. "Shit's gonna be goin' down, mainly. Your boy's drawin' some heat." She waves her fingers in the air. "Unreal heat, you know." <@Brett> ["He can handle it," she says, "And if not," she shrugs. "There's plenty of people who would pay for my talents."] 2d6+6 * Dicesuke rolls 2d6+6 for Gordo and gets a natural 7 for a result of 13. * Sonia shrugs. "Yeah, I know. Thing is, I'm pretty sure that if he screws it up, the world goes down with him. That copter? There wasn't anyone in it when the cops found it." A lot of pros are comin' down on the scene. <@Brett> [She shrugs. "As long as I'm on the winning side."] * Sonia snorts. "Yeah, well, the people who're comin' ain't interested in ties." ~"Lost 'em again. Got on a speed boat with friends."~ * Sonia shakes her head. ~"Great,"~ she comms, and then watches Ice. <@Brett> ["Yeah, who's coming? Maybe they pay better."] They mainly pay in mass murder. A few billions' worth. Not a great deal. <@Brett> [She smirks. "Guess I'll stick with my present employer, then."] <@Brett> ( Should probably wrap this up ) * Sonia shakes her head, and then throws her voice the hard way, via pure sonics. "I know what they want. If we get it away from your boy quiet, and you can keep your gig and your boy and nothin' changes. You know how to get me if you like how that sounds." (Environmental Influence: It's great!) <@Brett> [Ice just smiles, and then the crowd splits once more as she drives off.] <@Brett> [Also ending in here!]