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Red shows up as Lana is discovering the flesh pod she found sometime ago, is starting to evolve. It is in fact a Couch Potato. During the course of the meeting Red learns of the new girl (Nineveh) and her claims of being a hacker. 11/13/16 01:42) . L a n a | D i e t r i c h . Thief | Peach Trees Resident Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to ALL: -Secluded in her apartment for the time being Lana wasn’t the sort to simply lie around and veg out even while enjoying some much coveted ‘alone time’. In a city this big it was all too easy to feel as though there was never enough space, and that eyes and ears were always invading whatever little privacy could be found here thus making these moments of quiet rather precious, especially to one as introverted as Lana. She wasn’t what you’d call a ‘people person’ and in the seclusion of her own home Lana could sort through her feelings before quietly filing them away deep within her psyche. Emotions were a threat and to work through hers Lana threw herself into a series of physical activities meant to condition her body, keeping her strong and athletic, while also ensuring she remained quick and able on her feet. A thief had to be more than good with picking a lock or knowing the various scams, they also had to be in peak physical condition she knew. Never know when you might have to run from a Judge after all. Dressed down in a tank top and shorts Lana was now stretched out in a prone position on the concrete floor of her pad while behind her the Tri-D screen buzzed with the latest game show to hit the pirated waves. Taking a breath she would then plant her hands on the concrete and begin another series of sit ups while the game show went ignored. It wasn’t on for background noise or ambiance; rather, it was left on to ‘feed’ the fleshy pod Lana had come across in her thieving travels. It was a couch potato, a craze that had swept through Mega-City One years ago only to be eventually outlawed when it was discovered the creatures could develop low-key psi talents capable of influencing the minds of the dim and easily susceptible citizens. Some owners became virtual slaves to their potatoes but Lana was a fortress, her mind locked down and focused, thus she was not concerned as the pod began to grow and display signs of sentient thought.- (11/13/16 02:00) . L a n a | D i e t r i c h . Thief | Peach Trees Resident Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to ALL: -Pushing up off the floor as she exhaled Lana could feel her muscles burn and the sweat appear as she continued until eventually her limbs tired and her thirst won out. Taking a break she’d brush the dark tresses from her face and make her way to the bottle of water left out nearby. Beside it was the potted potato pod that had begun to sprout actual eyes that began blinking and opening periodically. Reaching for the bottle she’d look at the pod as it shifted in the soil, moving as if wanting to dance as the game show music played in the background. Its eyes blinked rapidly before closing in a content manner as the music continued indicating the creature likely enjoyed the sounds. Unable to help her own morbid curiousity mingled with a feeling of mild disgust Lana would extend a finger to poke at the pod forcing the potato’s two eyes to open with shock. The pod trembled before settling in the soil again to close its eyes and sway to the music. It was actually kind of cute and brought a rare smile to Lana’s features before eventually unable to help herself…she poked it again.- 1/13/16 02:29) . L a n a | D i e t r i c h . Thief | Peach Trees Resident Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to ALL: -The second poke elicited a similar response although this time however a squeak followed prompting Lana to pull her hand back with shock as she watched the pod beginning to form a small mouth. A look of disgust and wonder once again crossed her features and bending to get a closer look she watched the creature testing its new mouth as it uttered a few squeaks and adorable groans. It even yawned as if the act of testing its new vocal abilities was energy draining. Arching a brow with a dry look of disapproval now settling over her pale features Lana would continue her observations while muttering to herself.- “I can already tell this is going to get old, real quick.”-As she imagined being woken up in the middle of the night to unwanted squeaking and other chatter as the creature evolved. Just then the screen behind it blew up with images of another illegal game show now being broadcasted on the pirate station and as it reacted to the music she smirked unable to help but find the little bugger cute as it danced and now hummed along to the music.- · Executioner's Song · Jared · Vancer Peach Trees Lvl 83-98|Gang Leader MC1:POD [ Peach Trees Block ] -Is somewhere within the Peach Trees. Home to some of the more dangerous elements in MC-1 including numerous gangs inhabiting the various levels of the block and fighting for control.- says to . L a n a | D i e t r i : ...the King doesn't come down from his castle to often but when he does people tend to stand up and take note. That's what was happening right now, people were standing up and taking note that I'd decided to come down from the nineties and grace them with my presense. Two members of the gang flanked me, bodyguards outfitted with a baseball bat and a hatchet to make anyone think twice before making a move on me. It helped that I came down toting a pump action SPAS-12 as well. The Shotgun was held up over my shoulder so that I could let it set back comfortably against myself. Trekking down through the levels of Peach Trees was tedious, everyone tended to give me a wide berth on my way to my destination. Outside of the level I maintained as a personal abode and fun house I dressed reasonably well with pants and an overshirt over which was further attire, my boots were freshly cleaned too by the tongues of my favorite bitches. As I moved down a corridor I'd have come to the door I was looking for and wiping my boots off I'd have called out..."Lana."...no answer but then I only waited about three seconds...."Lana!"....but I still wasn't waiting for an answer as I hauled off and kicked the door to her apartment once...."LANA!!!".... (11/13/16 02:46) . L a n a | D i e t r i c h . Thief | Peach Trees Resident Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to · Executioner's Song �: -Suddenly with the call of a voice outside her door the potato pod shivered and shrunk into its pot fearfully prompting Lana to grunt with annoyance as she heard the so called king bashing away at her door in summons. Straightening she’d switch the Tri-D screen off and tossed a towel over the pod to keep it quiet. As she sauntered smoothly across the room the covered pod was seen cowering beneath the towel which trembled with its frightened shivering.- “Just be quiet and everything will be fine.”-She warned it before eventually the door to the apartment slid open with a mechanical hiss to reveal Lana sweat laden and holding a water bottle after her recent work out. If she was annoyed or otherwise to see you it did not register on the woman’s face as she merely offered a curt.- “Yea?”-In response, her vivid green eyes searching past you to take in the goons who had followed you down before eventually settling on your shot gun. In comparison, Lana was a little under-dressed for this audience with the “king” wearing only her tank top and a pair of black shorts which fell just above her knees, her short black tresses slightly dishevelled by her physical activity.- (11/13/16 02:56) · Executioner's Song · Jared · Vancer Peach Trees Lvl 83-98|Gang Leader MC1:POD [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to . L a n a | D i e t r i : ...immediately as the doors hissed wide I was met with the sight of Lana, sweat laden and underdressed for this meeting which brought a broad and obvious smile to the corners of my mouth..."Well holy shit you must have known I was coming. I like it when a woman sweats. What were you doing?"...I mean she might have been getting fucked and not working out, how did I know she was alone in the apartment? I mean I assumed but whatever. Once we'd had the chance to stare back at one another for a few moments I'd have turned my head to say..."Wait here boys."...while the goons positioned themselves to either side of the door. Moving ahead I'd have pushed past Lana if she didn't get the hint and granted myself entry to her humble abode because it was my right, this was my area and I ran it, I owned everything in it and if I wanted that would include her. The Shotgun stayed up over my shoulder as I moved around looking ominous like I might swing it downwards, level it on something unsuspecting and blast whatever it was within my path. Looking around, looking for anything out of the ordinary I'd have said..."What's new down below? What's shaking? We have anyone new on the block to tax?"...I was interested in reports for now but that could quickly change... (11/13/16 03:06) . L a n a | D i e t r i c h . Thief | Peach Trees Resident Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to · Executioner's Song �: -The fact you smiled openly at her appearance was predictable speaking to the fact you were a slave to your baser side, and for her part Lana offered no reaction. Instead, she continued to watch you with that bland, bored expression revealing nothing of her true thoughts though in all honesty you disgusted her, much like the rest of the losers who ran with you. When you pushed by her to enter the apartment before she could ever invite you, not that she actually would, Lana stepped back and looked away to avoid giving the impression she welcomed or tolerated your closeness at all. She might respect your authority as it related to the levels you claimed control of but that didn’t mean she’d ever encourage your attention and advances. Pleased however to know that her private dwelling would not be soiled by the likes of your minions she’d shut the door behind you before answering your question.- “Shouldn’t you already know this stuff, Red? I mean how are you going to gain control of the Block if you have to rely on little old me to inform you of what’s happening?”-Her voice was neutral betraying no emotion as she crossed the room to a cupboard which contained a bottle of liquor in it. She was not the warmest of individuals but Lana knew well enough to perform the smallest of courtesies when entertaining a guest such as yourself.- “As it stands there is a new face on the Block. She claims to be a hacker. I don’t know what level she lives on or much else beyond that.”-And stretching her hand out to offer you the bottle of liquor to you afterward sans cup. You didn’t look like the type of guy who was very picky about how he took his hooch.- (11/13/16 03:16) · Executioner's Song · Jared · Vancer Peach Trees Lvl 83-98|Gang Leader MC1:POD [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to . L a n a | D i e t r i : ..."Don't push your luck Lana."...I replied with a smirk...."You're a smart girl but don't let it go to your head."...I had an array of informants willing to feed me intel but always came back to Lana, maybe because I was sweet on her but it helps that all the information she gave me tended to be reliable. If I knew that my adoration for her wasn't mutual I never let it show or bothered to care about it beyond indifference. Lana would perform when she was told. As it stands I appreciated the small gestures which is why I'd take the Shotgun off my shoudler and set it against a wall before moving it away. It might look like I was letting my guard down but most anyone who knew me would have known better. Outstretching my hand to accept the bottle from Lana as she offered it to me I'd have raised it to my nose, waved it there a few times and then chuckled..."Lets hope you're not trying to poison me."...it was a bad joke, I pressed the bottle to my lips afterwards tipped it higher and took a long pull from the contents. If Lana had aspirations of seeing me dead one day then so be it but she must know that in a case like this she would follow soon afterwards. The Bottle lowered and I swallowed feeling the burn as it traveled to my belly..."Good shit."...but then I was listening more intently..."A Hacker?"...well that was opportunistic..."Find out where she lives. Bring her to m---"...but my commands were cut short by what I thought was a shivering towel, I stared but then shook my head...."Find out more about her. If she's good I might be able to use her."... (11/13/16 03:29) . L a n a | D i e t r i c h . Thief | Peach Trees Resident Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to · Executioner's Song �: -What luck? If she had any luck she wouldn’t be here face to face with the likes of you smelling up the joint but she was smart, her only exception to your warning being labelling her a girl. She was no girl. That term tended to imply weakness or innocence neither of which were evident in Lana who was tall and athletic, her body sculpted and toned by her own discipline and that of the rough life of the Block. When the bottle was accepted however she moved past you as she had no desire to partake in the drink. Your joke about poisoning was met with no response other than a small sigh as if she found your humour tedious, which she kind of did. But when talk turned to the new girl Lana reacted with a flash of real emotion finally as she turned to face you with what was an annoyed expression darkening her features.- “You act as though I don’t have anything else to do, Red. She seems friendly enough why don’t you pay her a visit yourself?”-The implication being she wanted you out of her hair and believed a new pretty face might just be the thing to do it. Lana was remorseless in her bid to tempt you with the thought of fresh meat, operating with a ‘better her than me’ mentality that wouldn’t keep her up at night with nagging guilt. Survival meant having to dangle others as bait at a time like this and she owed the girl no loyalty, she wasn’t even Peach Trees bred. She was a transplant!- · Executioner's Song · Jared · Vancer Peach Trees Lvl 83-98|Gang Leader MC1:POD [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to . L a n a | D i e t r i : ...I'd snort...."Don't be like that Lana."...then the bottle found its way to my mouth again,I drank another mouthful and started to swallow carefully watching Lana in my peripherals as she moved around the apartment. Maybe leaving the Shotgun leaning against the wall was a sort of test meant to see if Lana would have went for it, I could have been testing her loyalty but truthfully there was a lot of chance in that shotgun. Looking at the SPAS-12 it was an intimidating item meant to cause people to give me a wide berth but it bodes the question as to whether or not it was even loaded and if it was how many shells did it have. Something everyone who saw it must have thought about at one point or another. Turning on the heel of my foot I'd have tracked Lana while I remained relatively at ease but then I would start to move a bit, no place in particular just deeper into her apartment..."You're protected here Lana. Everybody leaves you alone and you enjoy a certain amount of clout but imagine what would happen if I removed that protection. Even the lesser gangs might try to take a run at you but those are the chances you take."...the insinuation was that if I removed my protection I might actually pay some of the smaller gangs to make Lana's life miserable too..."Find the fucking hacker and bring her to me. Then you can go back to enjoying your slice of paradise for awhile before I wander down here to ensure you don't forget who keeps your life from being total shit."...I had a touch of the poet in me I had to say but wait there was more because looking at Lana and that tight, tone athletic body of hers there was always something more than I wanted but..."What---"...I swear I caught sight of that towel trembling again...."What do you have a pet or something?"....I don't think I had any drugs left in my system right now, I wasn't hallucinating.... (11/13/16 03:56) . L a n a | D i e t r i c h . Thief | Peach Trees Resident Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to · Executioner's Song �: -If Lana had wanted to kill you it would be a silent much more sophisticated affair than simply emptying a shot gun into your gut and frankly she knew even if she did manage taking possession of the weapon it may be empty, not to mention, there was the matter of the goons and the gang out there branded with your name. Even with realizing she had pushed you perhaps a bit too far just now to provoke a response meant to further warn her and impose your authority on her Lana was digging in with the refusal to go muck around on your behalf. She wasn’t your servant nor even a loyal soldier, if anything, she inhabited a quiet area within the peripheral of your organization.-“How could I forget Red when you are so quick to –always- remind me. But I am not going to play ball when you are trying to impose new duties on me without bothering to renegotiate our terms.”-A thief was always concerned about the bottom line, the cost of things, and just how much everything was worth including their time and precious energy. Their arrangement was she paid you, and you left her alone. There was nothing in there that included digging up dirt and fetching wayward hos for you. As for what was under the towel Lana did nothing to immediately answer your concern about what it was and instead sank down upon the couch that was perhaps the nicest item in here, aside from herself that is, although the apartment itself was littered with items that had the look of being odd in these surroundings, almost too clean and meant for somewhere more pristine and modern. Which was the case since much of what she owned had been lifted either by herself personally or those she dealt with below in the Plaza.- “Not really a pet, it’s more of a plant but you are avoiding the matter now Red. Fact is, I would much rather continue working on the meathead sugar peddler. He’s…sweet.” · Executioner's Song · Jared · Vancer Peach Trees Lvl 83-98|Gang Leader MC1:POD [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to . L a n a | D i e t r i : ...renegotiating with thieves really seemed counterproductive to me however with a sigh I'd have considered our arrangement momentarily while Lana explained to me that whatever she'd hidden under the towel was more of a plant than a pet causing one of my brows to furrow..."A plant?"...I seemed unconvinced...."Plants don't shiver like that."...but then Lana caused my focus to drift back to her as she mentioned working on the sugar peddler. Walking back towards her I'd shrug my shoulders and state..."What about the sugar peddler?"....I laughed a bit...."Sweet. That's rich. I hear they call him -Sweet Vic-. Fucking sugar peddler."...but waving my hand I'd have said...."Fine. Find out where the Hacker lives so I can pay her a visit though Lana. You want to renegotiate terms? Find out where the Hacker lives and I'll give you something nice, something that'll help you spruce up this place a bit."...and I won't send a few of my cronies to cut off her fingers or toes, just like that. By now I'd moved across the room and I reached for the Shotgun, taking it in my right hand I'd heft it up over my shoulder again and look back at Lana..."What's so interesting about the damn Sugar Peddler anyways?"...he peddles sugar right, as long as he pays his tax I don't care about him.... 11/13/16 04:21) . L a n a | D i e t r i c h . Thief | Peach Trees Resident Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to · Executioner's Song �: “I like the way he looks at me and does what I say.”-Lana replied while reclining back in the couch, her arms stretching out across it as she suggested the Sugar Dealer dealt her more than just the sweet stuff, which is probably why she was hesitant to be parted from his attention for very long. Fact is Lana had a strange suspicion about him which you had obviously forgotten about though that was hardly surprising. You were perhaps in a drunken haze or drug induced state when last they spoke so no matter. She’d keep Vik on her radar then if you wouldn’t.- “As for the hacker I will let you know where she lives but I don’t want anything nice from you Red. I simply want to keep to the original deal we agreed upon.”-Lana was shrewd enough to realize that accepting favours from you even one time would eventually open the way to you renegotiating in the future and frankly she didn’t care to do that. Not with you. She might have found you to be an insufferable tool but Lana had seen a side of you that she didn’t care to become acquainted with up close and personal. It was better for her to keep you at a distance and avoid holding your attention for very long.- 11/13/16 04:25) · Executioner's Song · Jared · Vancer Peach Trees Lvl 83-98|Gang Leader MC1:POD [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to . L a n a | D i e t r i : ..."I'll keep that in mind Lana."....I smirked at her, toting my Shotgun up over my shoulder though I nodded acknowleding the fact she would find the Hacker for me so that I could make my own introductions. As for the Sugar Peddler, I wondered if he might be competition for my affections with Lana (not that there were any) and I thought that, maybe I would send a few men to show this peddler the bricks as it were. "Later Lana. I'll see you soon."....I'd raise my hand, wave at her and then the hiss of her door was heard before I was walking out onto the block again.... (11/13/16 04:28) · Executioner's Song · Jared · Vancer Peach Trees Lvl 83-98|Gang Leader MC1:POD : Leaves ... (11/13/16 04:28) . L a n a | D i e t r i c h . Thief | Peach Trees Resident Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ Peach Trees Block - Upper Levels - Lana's Apartment ] -Within the personal dwelling of Lana Dietrich, a thief who enjoys some minor protection provided by Red Vancer and his gang.- says to ALL: -Makes the 'gun' sign with her hand after Red's back is turned and heading out the door, and pretends to shoot him in the back before turning to the towel covered pod.- "See? Not so bad. He's all grease and air." |
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