Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 4:34:06 AM)
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Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 4:35:34 AM)
*the one floor office building rested among a large lot of land in a business complex area. The atrium was topped with a large dome structure with crossing arches for its support, and curving windows around the edge. A large man in a tailored suit waited for Randall at the door and introduced himself as Jacob Benson. He led him through the office building, standard template design for an investment company, office space for over 40 people. Much of the trimmings and fineries were done with exquissete crafting though. He was led to a large double oaken door and jacob opened it for him to step into the large office.*
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 4:38:09 AM)
*Xander stood up from behind the large solid desk he was behind. he was wearing a suit, or had been his jacket was hanging from a rack near by, but he still wore his tie and all. He was tall, toned and blonde, hair cut fashionably blue eyes and an easy going boyish charm. He came around the desk andoffered his hand to him.* Mr. Price, pleasure to meet you sir. Xander Sinclair
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 4:40:04 AM)
*the office itself was large, the oppsoite wall behind the desk was a series of full length windows, tinted and probably impossible to see through regardless of tech from the outside. a small library rested in bookshelves along oneside, and a collection of comftorble leather couches and chairs were organized around a center table with a box of cigars, and a small bar nearby*
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 4:40:31 AM)
*Lou had a blonde high and tight coupled with a light scruff on his face, a pair of smokey aviators, and a toothpick idly shifting in his mouth. He wore a navy blue peacoat and dark blue jeans with thick leather boots. Lou undoes his peacoat and pulls out his pistol out of his side holster and ejects the clip before looking around* "Who do I need to give this to?"
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 4:41:57 AM)
No need to disarm yourself, its not the only one around here. *he grinned, and motioned to the couches* Please, have a seat can I get you a drink?
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 4:43:11 AM)
*he nodded and put the clip back in before holstering his pistol and buttoning back up, he took Xanders hand and shook it* "Is this place safe for business? and Bourbon would be nice if you have it."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 4:46:50 AM)
Yes, you may speak openly here, the place is sound proofed and Mr. Benson there is employed with own company, and of the Order. Thank you Jacob. *he nodded and closed the doors, heading out* He's a good man, and knows his craft prety well. *he grabbed two glasses and starts to pour some scotch into each* Hope I didn't interupt anything, I had just finished a project and Miss Mulholland mentioning you suddenly popped into my head. And well, I don't believe in too many coincidences.
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 4:47:07 AM)
(with my own company*)
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 4:51:10 AM)
"Well I suppose I should start with formalities... I am Randall Louis Percival Mahonney Price bani Flambeau, Adept of the Sixth Degree, Channel of the Sacred Flame, Voice of the Hollow Chamber..." *he smirked* "Freinds just call me Lou."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 4:53:57 AM)
*he offered the glass of scotch to Randall* Xander Wilfred Sinclair, bani Fortunae, Initiate Exemptus. Pleasure to meet you sir.
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 4:55:21 AM)
(mind if doctor luc joins? or are we mainly going to do hermetic chit chat?)
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 4:55:29 AM)
*he took the scotch and nodded to Xander* "Indeed."
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 4:55:46 AM)
[[We should probably get the Hermetic chit chat out of the way first.]]
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 4:56:04 AM)
[[if he doesn't mind waiting just a little bit]]
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 4:58:49 AM)
Sorry we have not been able to do this sooner, I have been in Boston for family matters, and have only just Returned to town. I spoke with Miss Mulholland briefly when I got back and she made mention of a few new members to our family here. *he took a seat over on one of the chairs, sipping on the scotch lightly before setting him on the tale.*
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 4:59:44 AM)
*he took a seat before shrugging* "I've been trying my best to stay involved but I've only met Tarra and Anat... and well now you."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:01:04 AM)
There has always been merely a few of us here for some time, a few came in but many left. Things are still figuiratively in its infacny around here. Some projects have made a lot of headway, but we have a long way to go.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 5:03:48 AM)
"I see, yeah, there's a lot of inactivity here and a lot of missing history... my current priority is a construction mission, I'm collaborating with a VA and Etherite to create a UAV, we'll run recon during the day, hopefully providing us with some simple intel on the union forces, and then a Vis trace of the ley lines at night... I think thats our first step at figuring out our moves here."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:08:19 AM)
I've been working exstensivley on Chantry construction as of late. Some people would rather that we did not set down roots, and floated around the city like dust. However, I will not live like some sneaking rat, for any reason. Ground was broken over a month ago and construction is ongoing. I have been working on arrangements to possibly get some back-up to open up the node, there is a plan in place to focus the energy, but I don't know any nearby that has that sort of power. How is your project going, anything holding you up right now? I can work on a funding plan if its needed
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 5:11:27 AM)
"Hmmm, are you sure a chantry is wise? I wouldn't have use wander homeless but he haven't any idea whats going on, where is safe and where isn't... for god's sake most of the ley lines are custom routed to the technocratic advantage." *he sighed* "The project is, slow, I've been distracted lately."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:15:53 AM)
Its set outside the city a bit, and the chantry is only a small part of the principal construction thats going on, Its well masked. Add on some ritualist magic, and it'll be well disguised. The ley line does run along the mississippi, some good riverfront property is all thats needed. Well, it sounds like a very worthwhile endeavor. And I do all of this, *he motions to the building around him* so projects like that, have the push they need to bring a bit of genius to light.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 5:17:51 AM)
"That reminds me, They've been monitoring us through the water, Jareth has been regularly getting midnight visits from the water meter reader... among other confirmations. Something to be wary of."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:23:14 AM)
I'll let my security details know about that. We'll check the tapes too. I don't work very overtly when it comes to my Ares, so that works for me a little bit. *he smiled and sipped his scotch, and plucked a cigar up from the box, clipped it, and lit it carefully* Help yourself, if you'd like. So what seems to be the issue with the UAV? I realize there is some stigma towards me from some of the other tradition members within the city, and I'm willing to be a silent partner in this.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 5:24:54 AM)
*he shook his head* "The issue is getting the Etherite moving, I haven't been able to get ahold of her since the project started... the Adept needs a hull to start programming."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:25:14 AM)
Miss Pandora? *he quirked his brow a bit*
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 5:25:44 AM)
"No I was working with Ms. Lovelace, but she's been AWOL, so, no luck there."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:26:37 AM)
Ah, one that slipped by me. We have not had much luck with bani ether as of late. A few too many screw loose in some of them.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 5:31:59 AM)
"Welcome to New Orleans..." *he smirked and took a sip of the scotch* "Either way, Thats been my primary focus. What about you? are you here on personal business or did the Order tell you to?"
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:35:21 AM)
I came here with Miss Shapiro and a few others from Seattle, things went straight to hell there and we were forced to relocate. We got here and found a barren landscape, so we started setting up shop. So I moved my primary business location here and moved my most qualified staff down here with me, and got back to business as usual with the minimum loss transistion profits. A few old family ties to the area helped solidify things a little bit. *he smiled happily as he reached for the scotch to take care of his empty glass situation.*
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 5:39:50 AM)
*he nodded* "Good for you, so what may I ask /do/ you do."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:43:51 AM)
I own and run this fine business, Sinclair Investments. Catchy huh? Should put it on a t-shirt or something. *he took a sip of his scotch* I invest primarily in small and local businesses to help expand and advise them in how to increase thier margins and manuever the market to thier best interest. I also run retirement plans, 401(k) investments plans, personal loans, ect ect. I work to financially support and empower the little guy, the small lumber store can't beat out Home Depot by itself. We've been getting strangled by the Union for years financially speaking, its thier best tool.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 5:44:58 AM)
*he smirked* "Sounds like a swell job for an aspiring Fortunae."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:47:03 AM)
Well, I do my best. *he grinned.* So when I offer my assistance, I am honest about it. I have many resources and pull throughout this city all ready, all with the sole purpose to have the lever we need around this city to institute our own plans and actions.
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:48:40 AM)
(lever, leverage... same difference)
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 5:48:44 AM)
*he smiled brightly, if he weren't wearing the aviators he could see Lou's eyes light up* "Exactly, I'm joining the police force for the same reasons, We are in extremely uneasy waters, this early in the game we need to collect as many favors as possible."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:50:31 AM)
The Police department remained of those of the areas I was having some difficulty in figuiring out a good way to get som pull, charity balls only accomplish so much.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 5:52:48 AM)
"In a few weeks I join the Police Academy, I've talked with Officer Davis and he's backing my request for the Drug and Gang Investigative unit because of my military service. I'm figuring I either go undercover vice, or I have to start brokering favors with those who are willing to play by the rules. Either way, thats my play...
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:55:13 AM)
Thank you for your service then Mr. Price. Welcome back to the land of the free and the brave. I am a devout patriot. *he smiled a bit, sipping his scotch again.* Perhaps when you make it there, I can work on digging up some dirt on some cartel or mafia related financial issues, slide you a handy file. A big case like that and some public attention will get you everywhere in the police department. And in the process perhaps hurt some technocratic underground division.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 5:58:04 AM)
"Of course, but if nothing else I'm tactical, we need to take things slowly, feel out the opposition." *he smirked, mostly to himself* "I've already burnt a few bridges from a lack of tactical diplomacy."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 5:59:50 AM)
Well if you don't mind I can handle some of the diplomacy issues as well. *he chuckled* We have the capacity to be the strongest tradition here in this city, we just have to optimize each other skills, and work together and things can really come together.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:00:58 AM)
"Well Xander I'll make sure to leave the politics to you, I'm more of a shock trooper." *he cleared his throat and sipped the scotch, twinging after it warmed his tummy*
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:02:26 AM)
Well I will endeavor to help plan your raids to occur during the clearest of skies, because nobody really likes to fight in the rain.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:04:16 AM)
*he nods* "Good stuff. So is there anything else you need? curious about?"
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:05:50 AM)
I'm not much a fighter, but I have swung my claymore at a few skulls. *Indeed, nearby on a trophy rack was a solid, finely crafter claymore with heavily engraved. Defeintly an ancient blade* I mostly wanted to get to know you Mr. Price. It is always good to meet another member of the Order, a little more sanity in this place never helps.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:09:45 AM)
*he looked at the Claymore with a chuckle* "As much as I'm sure that could do some damage, I prefer gunpowder."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:09:53 AM)
(never hurts, rather.)
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:11:02 AM)
Well, thats why I keep people like Jacob around. And its not too hard to prime focus a few rounds for him.
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:13:01 AM)
Him and his team are rather skilled at what they do, and he's prior service himself. Probably swap a few stories between the two of you. I've seen them at the range, and a few times for real. Its impressive, the military teaches you well.
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:13:20 AM)
(a marine and his rifle are a dangerous thing...)
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:15:31 AM)
*he nods* "I had the misfortune of awakening in the line of duty, but thats a conversation for another day."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:17:37 AM)
I must be the only person in existance without a tragic awakening story. *he chuckled a bit, downing the scotch and refilling it* So where did you come in from originally? or where did you grow up? I was actually raised in Boston myself. Luckily I managed to drop most of the accent.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:19:11 AM)
"Reno, but my family and I lived most of our lives at Ft. Bragg, then we moved down to Columbia, South Carolina."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:21:01 AM)
The Carolinas? I used to vacation n South Carolina often, beautiful beaches, beautiful women, and some great golf courses.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:21:26 AM)
*he smirked and nodded* "Yeah, it's a nice place."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:23:12 AM)
And also an original thirteen colony, so mad respect. Everyone else was late to the game. *he chuckled* So is there anything you've wanted to ask me?
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:24:10 AM)
"You said you came from Seattle with Tarra, does that mean you are in the Flat Earth Society?"
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:26:54 AM)
No, I am not. I am not a member of any cabal currently. I believe I can appear more nuetral and offer assistance equally amongst any necesary parties if I was not aligned to any certain group of people. Also lets remain politically neutral, and a possible mediator if neccesary if anyone is having issues that need to be sorted out.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:29:53 AM)
*he snickered* "Sounds good Xander..." *he finished off his scotch* "Probably for the best, Anat was trying to get me to join hers but her other members flaked on her, which realistically means she doesn't have a cabal..."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:32:00 AM)
Though the one alignment that is not hidden is that to our Tradition. Though some people think I act unfairly, though they fail to see what I was offering. Heritage and family are important to me, and thats what we are.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:33:56 AM)
*he nods* "That reminds me, have you met Hannah yet? She's a local, a Hollower that I've come to butt heads with and I've come to particularly despise, Craig needs her alive because he seems to think she has valuable information, she gets offended when I tell her I don't trust Hollowers because they aren'
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:34:25 AM)
t aligned with the traditions, but then gets fussy and says that she doesn't fall under tradition law or the protocols. I loathe this woman."
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:35:42 AM)
"The relevant bit is that she's taken the role of Mater to an Orphan that was trapped in a roof during katrina... the child's mother was a Bonisagus, We need to get that child a proper mentor and let him reclaim his birthright with the Order."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:36:47 AM)
I know we're here to fight the "man" collectivley, but we don't have to be savages about it. I think I have met this woman, but I can not recall directly.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:40:28 AM)
*he nods* "Effectively I need to figure out a plan to eliminate this woman while retaining valuable intel and rescuing this Reggie child."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:43:27 AM)
Thats quite a predicament, I wish I could help you with this. Unfortunately I long ago made the decision that in order to keep myself above the level and operate exactly within the confinements of the law, so as not to draw any unneccesary attention to myself. So I don't know many people with thugging on their resume.
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:44:11 AM)
(thiers a missing piece of that statement in there.... bare with me, I've been up for a bit)
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:45:00 AM)
*....in order to keep myself above the level, I would operate...
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:45:42 AM)
The political manuever would be to appear as thier friend and get to know them.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:46:00 AM)
"Understandable... but I'm not exactly in any position to play politics with them."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:46:15 AM)
Also understandable.
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:46:48 AM)
Whats the nature of the information?
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:46:57 AM)
If you don't mind me asking that is.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:48:24 AM)
"Hell if I know, Craig just thinks she's hiding something about the current landscape, shit she was the one who let us know they were tracking us via the water... but she's using the information as leverage and Craig doesn't have the Ars to pry it out of her brain Tytalan style."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:52:54 AM)
*he thought for a moment* I could possibly reach out to a few people, perhaps get someone brought in that can. Or put you in touch with someone to deal with them directly.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:55:06 AM)
"Any help you might be able to offer would be useful." *he looked at his watch* "Jesus Christ... Xander its been a pleasure but I need to get home, I've got a little girl at home waiting on me."
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:56:54 AM)
No problem Mr. Price. *he ifnally looked at his watch* Oh my, I didn't even relize what itme it was, apologies for botheirng you so late. I had been on the phone doing business with someone in china all day. *he stood up and offered his hand to him* It was good to meet you Mr. Price.
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:59:15 AM)
*he stood up and shook his hand and smirked* "Xander, if we're going to keep talking you're going to have to learn to just call me Lou. Anyway, thanks for having me... I'll see you around,
Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 6:59:28 AM)
Good... morning." *he smirked and made his way towards the door*
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:59:42 AM)
(peace out man, catch up with you later.)
Xander Sinclair (Dec 12, 2010 6:59:56 AM)
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Randall (Lou) Price (Dec 12, 2010 7:00:02 AM)
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