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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Feb 18, 2009 3:32:27 GMT -5
So now we just need to send out the word to contact him somehow. Are we going to try directly, or are we okay with letting it float in the criminal underground? It needs to seem more like
We also need to get our roles down. Fred proposes:
Fred: Mario's 'handler' or agent. He intends to communicate that Mario has nothing but contempt for the Mandarin's actions but believes the Mandarin deserves to be healed. He will indicate that Mario wants this as training and research opportunities and will charge a nominal fee. He will indicate that Mario is honest enough and good enough to be worth the money: After all, this way, we leave and keep quiet about the operation.
Mario: The reclusive, difficult, morally righteous doctor.
Kevin: The GL bodyguard for the doctor?
Marshall: Our underworld contact.
Cassidy: Our transport [or maybe keep him as a secret].
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Feb 18, 2009 4:01:03 GMT -5
I'm going to want to keep my Green Lantern abilities secret, just in case we need to fight him I want to have the element of surprise. Reform my costume into a green shirt with the GL logo on the chest, black pants and shoes and fingerless white Ash Ketchum like gloves.
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Feb 18, 2009 4:54:45 GMT -5
The GL logo will be a dead giveaway, you'll either want to wear a sweater or hoodie over that or have a really good cover story as to why you have it. I assume the gloves are to keep the rings hidden - they'll have to be specially designed to cover the bulge.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Feb 18, 2009 15:10:24 GMT -5
The shirt is going to look like a regular tee shirt. I've got a friend that has a shirt with a GL logo on it, doesn't mean he's a lantern.
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Post by poisonuskeifer on Feb 18, 2009 15:53:23 GMT -5
I could play the role of the typical cab driver, in that I transport you there, tell you that your favor has been cashed in with Soul Society, then leave. I could then monitor the situation remotely and come in for back up or emergency transport if needed.
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Feb 18, 2009 16:42:35 GMT -5
Yes, in OUR world that'd be an excellent deduction. But in MA, seeing someone with a GL shirt means you prepare for a Green Lantern.
That could indeed work, if done right it'd make Mandarin prepare less for your return, especially if you put us outside the gates where he's not likely to have teleporter interference.
Are we ready to send out the message? And how exactly should the message be worded?
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Feb 18, 2009 23:38:15 GMT -5
Fine, I'm going in my civilian clothes then, I'll keep my ring on my big toe or something.
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Feb 18, 2009 23:53:17 GMT -5
Sounds good. So how do we contact him?
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Feb 19, 2009 1:33:01 GMT -5
Well I wouldn't know how to contact him. Is there anyway for us to track his resources?
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Feb 19, 2009 2:04:45 GMT -5
He's still connected to the underworld, simply sending out the message with our contacts would be enough.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Feb 19, 2009 2:50:14 GMT -5
Then lets do that.
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Feb 19, 2009 2:56:24 GMT -5
How exactly will you phrase it?
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Feb 19, 2009 4:40:24 GMT -5
What would you suggest?
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Feb 19, 2009 5:15:25 GMT -5
Fred would suggest, "Word is that this reclusive doc type, [Mario's cover ID], wants to treat The Mandarin. Yeah, weird, y'know, right? But this body fixer is gonna ask a price for the service, various costs, give to charity. Real goodie two shoes. Thinks that no one deserves to be mangled! Ha! Anyhoos, he'll charge to keep this underground and to make sure the Mandarin doesn't hurt anyone else."
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Feb 19, 2009 15:54:31 GMT -5
That sounds good.
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Feb 20, 2009 4:51:16 GMT -5
Fred, Mario, L, Kurama, et al send out the message with their various underworld contacts. Mario is using the cover ID Augustus Goodburger. L has provided this fake ID with a birth certificate, doctored videos, medical licenses, etc. Fred is using no fake ID; neither are Arexa or Redfox. They're acting as middlemen for "Augustus".
Soon, on the vid TV in our main office [NOT the Arcana Task Force office], we are getting a call.
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Post by GM on Feb 20, 2009 8:44:53 GMT -5
Arexa should answer it since she was posing as my secretary last I remember. Mario will be busy in a back office with medical documents.
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Feb 20, 2009 16:56:49 GMT -5
Good idea. Arexa picks up the vidphone. "Hello, may I ask who is speaking?"
The image of the Mandarin is prominent on the screen. He opens with, "What is the meaning of this? I was informed to call, and I get a secretary?"
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Mar 7, 2009 1:39:41 GMT -5
OOG: So shouldn't someone be talking to him? I'd like it if I could get this quest rolling.
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Mar 7, 2009 4:15:18 GMT -5
OOG: Yeah, any of you guys can pick up. Go ahead. I'm just waiting for a RESPONSE.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Mar 7, 2009 5:05:52 GMT -5
I'm going to walk up to the vidphone and say "I am terribly sorry Mr. Mandarin, that is just how we deal with the normal people, please give me a moment to get someone who will be worth your time to speak to."
then go find Fred to talk to him and play the part of agent, as per the plan.
all of this is done in my street clothes, not my uniform.
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Mar 7, 2009 17:58:18 GMT -5
The Mandarin says, "Hmmmmmmm. Some respect, even if it is from a Westerner. But you should dress more properly!"
Fred arrives at the vidphone. He is dressed in an Armani suit with a dark purple undershirt, a red tie and black slacks. "Ah, yes, I apologize, The Great Mandarin. The vidphone access is controlled by Ms. Roxy here." He waves Arexa out of the room and pulls security blinds around. The security blinds are only one-way opaque, so everyone can see and hear the conversation but Mandarin cannot see and hear you. "Now, how can I..."
The Mandarin interrupts decisively. "Keep the silver tongue for your foolish corporate clients, Mr. Christie. I have done background checks on you and your organization. Mr. Aviles' reputation in the medical world precedes him: Brilliant yet reclusive, only handling a few public cases, with no consistent practice of his own yet. Usually not a man I would associate with, but precisely whom I need to repair my body."
Fred says, "Ah. Down to business it is, then. You missed out on my actual last name, The Great Mandarin, which means your background check is nowhere as good as you think. Mr. Aviles has heard about your condition. But I believe he has a statement of intent for handling your case. Mr. Aviles?"
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Post by GM on Mar 9, 2009 21:36:50 GMT -5
Mario looks the mandarin in the eye and gets right to the point. "Not even a monster deserves to be in your condition. I will heal your condition but in return you want your cooperation, nothing direct mind you, just research and training opportunities and of course a nominal fee for the service. A very generous offer and in return we keep quiet about the operation."
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Mar 10, 2009 4:58:46 GMT -5
The Mandarin considers. "Boy, you have fire. I must admit, your honesty is appreciated. Tell me how precisely you intend to do this. I will arrange for transportation to my domain."
OOG: He is speaking to Mario from a bio-medical standpoint, Fred from a logistical standpoint, but Kevin can definitely provide information or ideas.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Mar 22, 2009 23:49:24 GMT -5
From a purely safety standpoint, I think a neutral meeting place would be best.
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Mar 23, 2009 1:02:33 GMT -5
He is insisting on occurring at a time and place of his choosing, so he can control how much information you have, search you, etc.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Mar 23, 2009 1:31:56 GMT -5
Where is he insisting we meet?
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Post by Frederic Bourgault-Christie on Mar 23, 2009 15:59:44 GMT -5
He's not saying. You believe it'll probably be in a stronghold somewhere in China. That's actually more helpful than it seems. Reliable sources of yours, the Corps', L's, Fred's, Mario's, Black's, Cassidy's, Kurama's AND Sam Axe's haven't seen him in some parts of the country. Other parts of the country have too much PRC/PLA activity (the Communists are not a big fan of him, for reasons varying from ideological ones to sheer power politics). Further, his old strongholds are under surveillance: Only a few could have secret passages that he could hide in once more, and it'd still be prohibitive rebuilding his empire from directly underneath the eyes of his enemies. Looking at what he'd require as a stronghold, it can only be a few areas in China.
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