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Post by Tori Jacobs on Jun 5, 2020 18:07:21 GMT -6
The three were back at the place they called home. Sector Four. Tori led Kragen and Garrus inside of Riley's Place. A nightclub/strip joint where their leader, Imai Katayo, worked undercover. Riley was also an unofficial member of the Resistance being their backer with funds and providing them a place to meet and discuss their plans. Logan S. Gunn posed as one of the security guards here as well.
Tori walked through the main area of the club until she reached the bar and sat down at the stool. Behind it was none other than Riley himself. A dark skinned male with an afro and gold for teeth. He was a straight up pimp and he always refer to himself in the third person.
"Damn, girlfriend! Riley saw you on the big screen outside. Now every man, woman, and child in Isafaro is going to know your face."
"What can I say? I have a nice face. Where's Imai?"
"About to put on a show. Let her get some men's hearts pumping before you take her in the back, will you?"
"Sure."
"Can I interest the three of you in a drink?"
"I'll take an ice cold beer."
Riley then looked towards Kragen and Garrus.
"And what about you gentlemen?"
Riley waited for an answer while working on Tori's drink real fast and handing it to her. She took a sip of the refreshing cold beer and thanked her lucky stars she was still alive to enjoy the pleasures of life.
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Post by Kragen on Jun 6, 2020 8:09:06 GMT -6
Kragen followed Tori inside Riley's Place and looked around at the strippers and the crowd. None of it interested him. He was there strictly for the Isafaro Resistance. The pleasure of the flesh did nothing for him anymore. He followed Tori to the bar and remained quiet until Riley spoke to him and Garrus.
"Water."
He wasn't much of a drinker either. He needed to stay sharp as they never knew when the Crimson Vulture was going to come barging into a place such as this looking for a fight.
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Post by Garrus Vakarian on Jun 6, 2020 8:13:55 GMT -6
It felt good to be back at the club. He couldn't wait to step into the shower and let the hot water pour over his body after how long it took them to get through the sewers. Garrus only listened to Tori and Riley's conversation before the man addressed him as to what drink he would like. Garrus Vakarian "Give me a nice cold one. I'm not looking to get drunk tonight." It was tempting, but he needed to stay sober for now. He kept his eyes open for Imai or Logan. Any of the Isafaro Resistance. They had a lot of things to talk about. Namely the promise made to the Morlocks about clearing out the lizards' infestation in the sewers.
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Post by Tori Jacobs on Jun 6, 2020 8:25:26 GMT -6
Tori took another sip from her ice cold beer as Riley fixed the drinks for the other two.
"Who orders water at a bar?" Riley mumbled as he gave the two their drinks and took off.
Tori only laughed as she heard the music change and she turned her head to see none other than Imai Katayo coming out on the stage to whistles and cheers. She was dressed in a revealing version of the Crimson Vulture uniform. Slowly removing gloves and taking off her top to unveil the bra on underneath.
Imai spun around on the pole on stage and laid down letting the men get a closer look at her body. She was good at what she did. One of the best dancers in Riley's Place. A lot of the people in the crowd came just to see her perform, and many of them would pay big money to get a private room with her and a lap dance. Too bad tonight Tori had business with Imai.
Tori finished her beer and then went up to the stage whispering in Imai's ear. Imai nodded and the pair went into one of the private rooms as the crowd began to boo. Tori motioned for Kragen and Garrus to follow as they entered the private room and Imai stood there in bra and panties with her hands on her hips.
"What do you have to report?"
"The mission was a success, even though we faced trouble getting out of that TV station."
"I know. We've already had people coming in here asking about the Resistance. Two people in particular named Armando and Madeira Roberts. I'll introduce you to them later."
"We have a request to ask of you."
"Name it."
"We need some men to go into the sewers with us and take care of the lizards."
"Why?"
"We met a group named the Morlocks and made a promise that we would make the sewers a safer place for them to live. We could use the help."
"You shouldn't make promises you can't keep."
"Imai..."
"Don't Imai me. I can't waste resources clearing out a sewers that even the Crimson Vulture doesn't bother with cleaning."
Tori sighed and looked to her comrades to back her up as Imai looked at the three of them.
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Post by Kragen on Jun 6, 2020 8:31:48 GMT -6
Kragen said nothing in response to Riley as he took the glass of water. He removed the gas mask revealing the scarred face and taking a few sips of the water before putting the gas mask back on when he was done and putting the glass back down on the bar table. After Tori got Imai's attention Kragen followed them into the back room and listened to the exchange between the two. Not surprised that Imai was hesitant to give them the resources they needed.
"That the thing, we should do what the Crimson Vulture won't to separate ourselves from them. And who knows, maybe the Morlocks will become an ally for us in the future if we do this for them."
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Post by Garrus Vakarian on Jun 6, 2020 8:34:55 GMT -6
Garrus finished his beer and followed them into the back room where Imai and Tori wanted to meet. He waited for Tori and Kragen to say their piece before he would give his two cents. Garrus Vakarian "We had no choice but to make that promise as they wanted to kill Tori, and it sends a bad message if we don't follow through with our promises. We need to gain the people's trust, and this is one way to do just that." He was hoping that Imai would reconsider or they wouldn't be able to return to the sewers for missions any time soon.
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Post by Tori Jacobs on Jun 6, 2020 8:42:36 GMT -6
"Think about it, Imai. This could help build relationships with people outside of Sector Four. The Morlocks were tough and they could be a useful ally in the future."
"Do you have any idea how many people it would take to clear the sewers of those damn lizards?"
"We only need a few good men to do it. All we're going to do is corner them in one area and collapse the area around them so they can't gather around the rest of the tunnels. Bam. Problem solved."
"Somehow I doubt it would be that simple."
"Have we ever let you down before?"
Imai sighed. She was outnumbered, but Imai was the leader of the Resistance. What she said was law. That why they were trying so hard to convince her to go along with the plan.
"What do you say?"
"All right. I'll give you the men, but you owe me."
"I'll give you a lap dance."
Imai snorted. "How about you clean my room instead?"
"Deal."
"Is there any other business you three have for me?"
"None that I can think of. Guys?"
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Post by Kragen on Jun 6, 2020 8:47:09 GMT -6
Kragen only shook his head at the question. They covered everything they wanted to cover. The mission was a success despite Tori being cut off during the broadcast, and now they were set to fulfill their promise to the Morlocks so they could continue using the sewers' tunnels to navigate through the different sectors of Isafaro. However he knew deep down that the Vulture would have a response for them soon. It was the way of things.
"Negative."
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Post by Garrus Vakarian on Jun 6, 2020 8:50:56 GMT -6
Garrus Vakarian "Thanks, Imai. You won't regret this." Garrus was happy that Imai saw reason before too long. Now they could start their new assignment as soon as tomorrow after a nice shower and some shut eye. It turned out to be a long night and Garrus was glad that it was finally reaching its finish. Garrus Vakarian "Nothing on my end."
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Post by Tori Jacobs on Jun 6, 2020 19:07:13 GMT -6
"See to it that I don't. By the way, Logan has your next assignment, so go and see him. Now I have to go entertain my fans. They paid to see me get naked."
"I'd pay to see you naked."
"I know you would. See you later."
Imai left the room, and Tori followed her out and led Kragen and Garrus to where Logan was standing.
"Imai said you had another assignment for us?"
"I do. Intelligence states that the Crimson Vulture attacked Hallowton and killed its Queen. Now the new Queen, Lori, is planning to go to war with Isafaro. She's sending troops from Hallowton to Isafaro to make contact with us, so I need you to greet them."
"Where are they going to be?"
"They should be at Sector Twelve tomorrow morning at 0900, so you'll have to get up extra early to catch them."
"We're on it."
"As I knew you would be."
Logan went over to another part of the club as Tori looked at Kragen and Garrus.
"You two better get your beauty sleep because we'll be getting up extra early tomorrow to meet with the Hallowton troops. I'd say if we get to the sewers at 0800 we should be there by the time the Hallowton soldiers arrive."
Hallowton was ready to go to war. If they managed to form an alliance with them and Jherrazad it would exalt them as a serious threat to the Crimson Vulture.
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Post by Kragen on Jun 7, 2020 14:04:14 GMT -6
Kragen merely followed and listened as Tori led the way and learned about their new assignment. Kragen knew several things about Hallowton. That they were one of the more peaceful nations in the world, and that a king has never ruled over the city. It has always been a queen. Now they were gearing themselves for war and the peaceful Hallows would soon turn violent against the Crimson Vulture. This could present itself a golden opportunity for the Resistance.
"Goodnight."
Kragen left the pair and went up to the top floor of the club that acted more like an inn. Going into his room and taking off his gas mask as he looked at himself in the mirror. The scars reminded him of wars fought so long ago, and that war may never end. He ventured off to his bed and began the task of falling asleep so he could wake up when he needed to.
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Post by Garrus Vakarian on Jun 7, 2020 14:08:14 GMT -6
Garrus Vakarian "Rest easy." Garrus departed from Tori and went upstairs to where their beds were. Being wanted by the Crimson Vulture made it hard to be out in the public, so it wasn't like they could have their own place or sleep at a hotel. Riley was kind enough to offer up his club as a hideout and a place to rest. Garrus entered his room and took off his clothes getting into the shower he longed for since the end of their mission. Allowing the hot water to pour over him as he sighed a sigh of relief. Once he was out of the shower he would relax for a while. Not ready to go to bed just yet.
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Post by Tori Jacobs on Jun 7, 2020 14:15:29 GMT -6
"Good night, you two."
Tori smiled as Kragen and Garrus went their own way, and Tori followed them up to the top floor and entered her own room. She removed the black jacket on her torso unveiling the black tank top on underneath and hanging the jacket up before going over to the couch in the small living room and leaning back on the sofa to rest. Tori turned on the TV and flipped through the channels for something good to watch. She would go to bed soon, but for right now she wanted to laze around and enjoy herself while the music from the club could be heard even from her seat. It wasn't much, but it was home.
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