Pre-Game catchall stuff

[rhygret]

Who: Rhys & whoever would like to know him pre-game!
Where: Qresh, Leith, or Westerly which is like everywhere
When: The last 4 years
Summary: Any and all CR from pre-game!
Restrictions/Warnings: Rhys is rich and he doesn't understand why he has to be unhappy like, ever????

[ ooc; hmu at owlits, pm or just leave a blank top level and I will make you a prompt! ]

Comments

weaves a convoluted web of bullshit

[shikomizue]

[The ship's history returns with unremarkable details, as if they could have come from any freighter in the J.

Conditions of it's upheaval, so far as the owner reported, included armed mutiny led by a crew member. The name connected is a moniker 'Blind Man' - searches on that individual will bring up old warrants, though all attempted searches end in the settlement that the man is missing.]

Why?

Because you have more to offer me.

perfect 8'>

[rhygret]

[ It's nothing he can use immediately, but... It may be worth it to consider putting a warrant on the ship. Rhys scowls. ]

What are you talking about? I gave you what you wanted! I never agreed to give you anything else.

[shikomizue]

Our last conversation was so pleasant, I couldn't help myself. Though, I think you'll find an agreement easier to achieve this time.

[He doesn't attach any file to the message yet, a slow process intended to make Rhys ponder the meaning of each word he reads.]

All warehouses reclassified within the past six months, including their former and current functions.

[rhygret]

[ It works like a charm. Rhys is hooked, uncertain and wondering just what this guy thinks he has that'll make him provide him with anything right now. Especially the very thing Takasugi asks for, which gets an incredulous laugh from Rhys. ]

You're joking, right? Why would I ever give you that??

[shikomizue]

You've helped me before. If you're looking for a reason, try asking your memory.

[A pause - time to think.

And, after a long moment, an attachment: the transcript of their previous conversation.]

[rhygret]

[ YOU SONOFA ]

Are you kidding me?? I thought we had an agreement! Delete that!

[ Rhys actually siad that out loud where he's sitting right now, and he doesn't even have the nerve to feel embarrassed or silly about it. THIS IS THE WORST and he really hates this guy ]

[shikomizue]

The footage has been erased. [Probably.]

But I've held onto our previous correspondence, in case memory fails. [That's your memory, Rhys - Takasugi won't forget one of the more amusing conversations he's had in recent memory any time soon.]

[rhygret]

[ Just his luck, good lord. And by luck I mean total lack of, and Rhys actually takes a moment to stare hard at his computer screen in disbelief. It takes him several moments to type back a response for that. ]

You double-crossing no good hair-splitting liar I can't believe you?? Forget it I'm not helping you! Even if I give you what you want you're just going to save this and use it against me too!

[shikomizue]

[He can almost see the way the man's hands must be shaking at his keyboard in rage. The response is disjointed, vapid in logic and swelling in desperation.]

You're catching on well.

Though, you're a braver man than I'd taken you for, to be willing to accept what will surely be brutal Company punishment rather than betray...

Whoever they are to you.

[rhygret]

Aren't I just getting in more trouble the more I help you? Like I'm screwed either way but it's totally worse if I'm helping you over and over! And besides that, no matter how much I do for you you're not going to let this go!

Can't I just pay you and make this go away?? That's what you assholes always want. Joy.

[shikomizue]

[It's because Rhys is such an idiot - taking so long to puzzle out even the simplest terms of blackmail - that Takasugi even sunk his claws in.

He's not sure which is more amusing, the revelation or the offer of joy.

Takasugi doubts this man has ever come across a problem money couldn't solve.]

That's correct.

I told you - what I feast on is information. Joy is a hollow replacement.

So either satisfy my appetite, or I'll gorge myself elsewhere.

[rhygret]

[ That....would be very, very true. It was never something he couldn't use to fix his problems before the Resistance got in the way of his cushy life. ]

But then either way you're going to rat me out or make things worse! That isn't a deal at all that's just you being and ass! Why would I help you at all??

[shikomizue]

[He's never encountered a situation money couldn't fix - and apparently he's never encountered a situation where both options are damning, either.

Takasugi delays his next message.] To delay the consequences.

Maybe you'll buy yourself enough time to think of a way out. [A helpful suggestion!

From the wrong man.]

[rhygret]

[ A very helpful solution! Like delaying enough to find this guy and deal with him. Maybe he'll use Giovanni for his intended purposes yet?? ]

You're the worst, you know that right?

[shikomizue]

[A dog needs a scent and right now Takasugi is sure all this man can smell is the perspiration of his own fear.]

Since you understand, you'll be able to make your decision.

Don't keep me waiting.

[rhygret]

[ Rhys can't wait for the Resistance to get wiped out, wow????? ]

If I'm going to this I want something in return besides you blackmailing me.

[shikomizue]

[Takasugi would be impressed by the stubborn display of courage,

if it read as anything other than a juvenile tantrum.]

And what is that 'something'?

[rhygret]

[ He's trying okay )8 ]

I want a connection in Utopia. Someone who deals with network tech.

[shikomizue]

[That's what makes it so amusing.]

Of course. [A name and contact address forwarded immediately - and mostly in true, the man a hacker Takasugi knows well is more motivated by threats than Joy.

Real threats - not kicking and screaming.] Your turn. [Asking for such a thing only digs Rhys in further, deepens Takasugi's pockets with blackmail. Though that's a detail he saves to point out later if the noble somehow grows comfortable.]

[rhygret]

[ Taka you are literally the worst and most useless!!! Rhys hates you so much.

But that's fine. Rhys isn't going to give him all the warehouses from the last six months--just the ones to him that look the most useless and unimportant. He'll throw in one or two hot spots for good measure and make it seem legit when he checks them out. ]

There.

//end on my side!

[shikomizue]

[He's not trying to get you to like him.

The warehouse locations will be passed down the line - it's not their supplies he's after, but the Company outrage at their defenses being breached by Westie rabble.

A few examples made out of the intruders, and blood will boil hotter.]

Good.

I'll be in contact.