Herods Maids 11

[22:09] <[GM]Wardenclyffe> [Once again, a triangular billow of dust follows a certain black car as it trudges along the desert road. There are some clouds around so it's unusually cool, but as it is it's still quite warm out. The sparse vegetation idly scoots by the windows from the inside of the car, the team is again off to visit Alitrice.]
[22:11] <[GM]Wardenclyffe> [The radio lets out some instrumental jazz, a bit more lively than what usually plays in the car, it's been quiet for a bit but the drive hasn't been so long.]
06[22:12] * Alicia Zzz.
06[22:12] * Ayelen lolls about in the back seat, bored, hot, tired...
06[22:13] * Vargas drums her fingers against the steering wheel. Town's coming up.
06[22:14] * Alicia snooores.
06[22:15] * Vargas drives up next to the municipal police headquarters, suddenly parking the car. Here again...
[22:15] <Alicia> ow!
06[22:16] * Alicia wake up as the sudden parking throw her forward, bonking herself on the console.
06[22:16] * `Maria looks outside.
06[22:16] * `Maria . o O (Weren't we in this shitball town before?)
06[22:16] * Ayelen 's glances about, not particularly interested in anything but glad to finally have reached /somewhere/.
[22:16] <Ayelen> We're finally somewhere...
[22:17] <`Maria> It's better than the alternative.
06[22:17] * Alicia yawn.
[22:17] <Alicia> Ahh, nice nap.
06[22:18] * Alitrice shifts around in her chair.. waiting for that guy again..
01[22:19] <Vargas> Well, is everyone in here set?
[22:20] <Ayelen> yeaaaaaah...
06[22:20] * Ayelen groans while stretching out as much as is possible.
[22:20] <Alicia> Ready and able.
[22:21] <Alitrice> Geez.. this damn fool's wasting my break time.
06[22:22] * Vargas opens the door, getting out and adjusting her coat.
01[22:22] <Vargas> Well, let's get to it. On your guard, remember who we're dealing with.
06[22:22] * `Maria gets out, letting the other maids beside her out, as well.
06[22:23] * Ayelen nods, taking up her customary position next to Vargas. Though she radiates a happy sort of aura, tali swishing back and forth, she also remains ready to fight on an instant's notice.
[22:23] <`Maria> I wasn't paying attention when you were talling us.
[22:23] <`Maria> I think there was a rock in my shoe.
[22:23] <`Maria> Who /are/ we dealing with, again?
06[22:23] * `Maria pauses.
[22:24] <`Maria> Ah, no. What kind of mess did we get into last time we were here?
06[22:24] * Alicia stretches. It's her habit to sleep when travelling by car.
[22:24] <`Maria> I remember those more clearly.
[22:24] <Ayelen> It was that doughnut-person, right?
[22:24] <Alicia> Since you can remember that already, that would cut short the explanation.
[22:24] <Alicia> which is nice, because I'm currently damn lazy.
01[22:25] <Vargas> The commissioner, yes. She's probably still feeling little irreverent.
[22:25] <Ayelen> Hmm~... I wonder if she has more doughnuts...
01[22:25] <Vargas> ...Just a bit. Anyway, let's go ahead.
06[22:25] * Ayelen may be a fox, but that doesn't mean she dislikes sweets.
06[22:26] * `Maria only hazily remembers donuts.
06[22:26] * `Maria follows the others.
06[22:26] * Vargas adjusts her fedora and walks up to the building's front door, knocking on it with her knuckles.
[22:27] <`Maria> . o O (Donuts, donuts, when the fuck were donuts involved...?)
[22:27] <`Maria> [=-= + /me ]
06[22:27] * Alitrice takes a look outside.. ah.. there's one of them...
06[22:27] * Alitrice seats herself upright and proper.
06[22:30] * `Maria notices the building.
[22:30] <`Maria> ...Oh, wait...
06[22:31] * Alicia waits.
[22:31] <Alicia> what?
[22:31] <`Maria> Nothing.
[22:31] <`Maria> I thought I remembered this place.
[22:32] <Alicia> ...okay?
06[22:32] * Alicia look at Maria quizzically.
[22:32] <`Maria> Never mind.
06[22:33] * Ayelen just glances at them sideways, listening passive.
06[22:33] * `Maria . o O(Mind your own business, you fucking dyke.)
06[22:33] * Alicia feel like someone is talking behind her back, but can't find the source. Scary.
06[22:34] * Ayelen begins humming a random tune, idle.
[22:34] <`Maria> ...Was this a police station?
06[22:35] * Alitrice sighs.
[22:35] <Alitrice> Come in!
06[22:36] * Vargas waits for a few seconds for a response, then stands clear of the door with one hand in her coat, gesturing for her maids to do the same; she then swings it open, waiting several seconds before pulling her hand back out and walking in.
06[22:36] * Alicia watch her flank.
01[22:37] <Vargas> Good day, Commissioner.
06[22:37] * Ayelen follows instruction, afterwards taking position just in front of Vargas. o O ( She's acting like there's danger, but I don't feel anything... )
06[22:38] * `Maria complies, relaxed by the feel of the weight of the metal balls bump-bump-bumping against her thighs.
06[22:39] * Alitrice nods at Vargas.
[22:39] <Alitrice> G'day to you.
[22:41] <Alitrice> I assume you're here for that person today?
01[22:42] <Vargas> Well, I'll be straightforward. A week or two back a certain individual was interned at your facility here; I'm here to see him. I sent the details ahead, so would you be so kind as to show me our man?
06[22:43] * Alitrice chuckles.
[22:43] <Alitrice> What might you want him for?
01[22:44] <Vargas> Oh, don't you worry, I just want a little chat. You understand.
06[22:44] * Ayelen remains silent during this exchange, keeping watch on the commissioner without any special familiarity.
06[22:45] * Alicia just stares at Alitrice intently. It's her job.
[22:45] <Alitrice> You do realize that I will be in there along with you listening to the whole conversation right?
01[22:48] <Vargas> Of course, Commissioner. That will be alright; this is after all more an issue of the ministry than it is yours or mine.
[22:49] <Alitrice> Firstly.. leave all your arms and weapons here.. safety protocol and what not.
06[22:50] * Ayelen fidgets and frowns, one hand moving to hold onto the scabbard on her back.
01[22:50] <Vargas> Oh, do you think we'll shoot him, Commissioner?
06[22:51] * Alicia crack her knuckles. You can't take my fist away, ha!
[22:53] <Alitrice> Safety Protocol, we've had a prisoner escape because we let a person through with a weapon before.. wasn't easy to get that bumbling idiot back yknow?
[22:53] <Ayelen> 14I only cut people who attack first, though...
06[22:53] * Ayelen protests, shy.
[22:55] <Alitrice> I'd watch your mouth.. maid... I could just have you standing outside in the hot sun you know..
[22:55] <Alicia> Miss Vargas?
01[22:56] <Vargas> Hm? What is it, Alicia?
06[22:56] * Alicia ask for order. She have one in mind, though. but better clarify.
06[22:56] * Ayelen frowns at Alitrice, taking a step towards Vargas and brushing against her leg.
01[22:58] <Vargas> Just keep your eye out for disturbances. Commissioner, if you prefer I might instead have my talk with him out here. Would that be acceptable?
[22:59] <Alitrice> That would be fine.. I'll go get em for yoy then.
06[22:59] * Ayelen sighs in relief. o O ( Good, then I don't have to stop guarding Vargas... )
01[23:00] <Vargas> Thank you, Commissioner.
06[23:00] * `Maria sighs in irritation. . o O (Christ, he'd better not try anything. I don't want to have to level this joint.)
06[23:00] * `Maria ...
06[23:01] * `Maria . o O (...What the hell am I saying? This faggot is in with Vargas. I'll /happily/ turn this place into a smoking shitpile.)
06[23:02] * `Maria starts looking around, keeping an eye out for anything that looks like it's load-bearing
06[23:03] * Alicia pats Maria.
[23:03] <Alicia> Easy, girl. I know you are tense.
06[23:03] * Alicia is an oblivious dyke like she always is.
06[23:03] * `Maria almost manages not to shy away from the touch.
[23:04] <`Maria> Aha, no... I'm fine, actually.
06[23:04] * `Maria looks a little concerned.
[23:04] <`Maria> Do I look nervous?
[23:04] <Alicia> yeah. A bit.
06[23:05] * `Maria doesn't /feel/ nervous. Her hands brush her skirt, pressing those metal balls up against her thigh. ....Ahhhh. The feeling of death is the feeling of security.
06[23:05] * `Maria smiles.
[23:05] <`Maria> Well, I'm good.
[23:05] <`Maria> But thanks.
06[23:05] * Ayelen glances once again at Maria, silently inquisitive.
[23:06] <Alicia> glad to help.
06[23:06] * Alicia return to her being-unnecessary-threatening job.
06[23:08] * Alitrice returns with the prisoner.. still cuffed in hand..
06[23:09] * Jerl unsuccessfully resists as he is dragged in.
06[23:09] * Jerl spots Vargas and glares threateningly.
[23:09] <Alitrice> Cmon.. the more you struggle the harder it is I'll have to be on you lter.
06[23:09] * Ayelen turns her attention to this new individual, maintaining a careful distance yet keeping close to Vargas.
06[23:09] * Alicia stand between.
06[23:10] * Jerl looks over everyone present silently.
06[23:10] * Vargas tips her hat at Jerl, then addresses Alitrice again.
06[23:10] * Ayelen 's foxtail moves back and forth, slowly...
01[23:11] <Vargas> Well, this is it. Has he eaten yet, Commissioner?
[23:11] <Jerl> Woah, what?  Are those tails real?
06[23:11] * Jerl stares in horror
06[23:12] * Ayelen 's fox ears(or at least one of them) twitches as she shies a step away...
[23:12] <Alicia> Mind your own business, man.
[23:12] <Jerl> AND THE EARS TOO?  ARGH, THIS IS WHY...
[23:12] <Alitrice> I've fed him a roll and a cup of water if that's what you mean.
06[23:12] * Alicia THREATENING!
06[23:12] * Jerl ignores Alicia
06[23:13] * Ayelen takes a half-reserved, half-hostile stance towards the man.
[23:13] <Alitrice> Geez.. tell your maids to stand down..
[23:13] <Alitrice> This guy's so weak he can't even struggle out of the cuffs..
[23:14] <Alicia> If anyone can break the cuffs, you should not put him in one.
06[23:14] * Alicia notes.
[23:14] <Alicia> Fact.
[23:14] <Jerl> Hey, just because I didn't manage yet doesn't mean I can't.
[23:15] <Alitrice> There's a reason why  I keep you weak you know..
06[23:15] * Ayelen remains unconvinced, disliking his strong reaction to her along with the excess attention.
[23:15] <Ayelen> [=-= add this to that, please]
01[23:15] <Vargas> Commissioner, they won't do anything as it is. I doubt they are nervous enough to jump at something with only this. In any case...
[23:15] <Jerl> And how are you certain that you're sucessful at that?
[23:15] <Alitrice> Now shut up and get your business done and dealt with Vargas.
06[23:15] * Vargas turns to Jerl.
06[23:15] * Ayelen : were this guy a civilian, she'd be on the other side of Vargas as cover from eyesight.
01[23:16] <Vargas> Now, sir, don't be rude to a lady; I came all the way here just to see you. Brought you something, even.
[23:16] <Jerl> Oh?  I sure hope it's a jar of salsa.  I really want some salsa.
[23:17] <Alicia> To your dismay, it's a jar of habanero.
[23:17] <Jerl> Oh, that works fine too.
06[23:17] * Alicia cross her fingers behind her back.
06[23:19] * Vargas pulls a small candy bar from her coat, holding it out as if offering it.
[23:19] <Jerl> So are we going to talk, or stare at each other all day?  I'm fine with either, to be honest.
01[23:19] <Vargas> Would you like it?
[23:19] <Jerl> What's the catch?
[23:19] <Alicia> "Sweet", of course.
06[23:19] * Ayelen eyes the candy bar, then Jerl.
06[23:20] * Alitrice now holds a box of Donuts.. and munches on it.. MY DONUTS BITCHES.
01[23:20] <Vargas> Oh, I only want you to understand that we at the Ministry of Security aren't the barbarians we're made out to be. Can you live with that?
06[23:20] * Jerl eyes Ayelen and her disturbing unhuman features.
[23:20] <Jerl> We'll see.
06[23:21] * Alicia pick one from Alitrice's box and NOM it.
[23:21] <Alicia> ...bland.
06[23:21] * Vargas unwraps the bar and holds it in front of Jerl.
01[23:21] <Vargas> Now, here. Would you like it?
06[23:21] * Jerl jerks to swallow the whole thing in one bite.
06[23:21] * Ayelen shinks back another half-step from Jerl's glare. o O ( Why do strangers always look at me like that...? )
06[23:22] * `Maria tries not to snicker at the prisoner's obvious creeped-out-ness from looking at the fucking chupacabra.
06[23:23] * Jerl notices Maria's restrained snickering and glares.
01[23:23] <Vargas> There we are. Now, let's have our conversation. I already know many of the answers to the questions you would expect me to ask, so I'll be direct and ask what I really need to know.
06[23:23] * `Maria . o O (Welcome to my world, buddy.)
[23:24] <Jerl> Wait wait wait, you still haven't told me what's up with that animal girl.
06[23:24] * Ayelen , glad to be free of Jerl's eyes for the moment, glances at the doughnuts. In that short moment it's clear she wants one, but she returns to attention too quickly to be called on it.
06[23:24] * Alitrice smirks at this fox girl...hehehe~
06[23:24] * Alicia , as if catching that glare (Which she didn't), pluck two more of those and give it to Maria and Ayelen.
06[23:25] * Alicia noms.
06[23:25] * Vargas , as she speaks, procures a bottle of tequila from a low pocket on the inside of her coat and a shot glass from another. She speaks as she fills the latter up, offering it to Jerl once that's finished.
06[23:25] * Alitrice .oO( I know one of you bastards took my donuts last time)
06[23:25] * Jerl accepts the tequila.
06[23:26] * Ayelen smiles and takes the doughnut hurriedly, munching on it with cute little nibbles.
01[23:26] <Vargas> That girl is one of my adjutants. She's a jack of all trades, though the tea she makes is especially good.
06[23:26] * Alitrice walks over and nabs back the donut from Alicia, half eaten.
[23:26] <Alitrice> Mine.
06[23:26] * Alitrice walks back and sits down in her chair.
[23:26] <Jerl> yes, but what's with the EARS
[23:26] <Jerl> and the TAIL
[23:26] <Jerl> That's not normal!
06[23:27] * Ayelen is happy to recieve Vargas's compliments, but frowns at this prisoner once more.
[23:27] <Ayelen> 14I'm just a fox...
[23:27] <Jerl> You talking to me?  Speak up, I can't hear tou.
[23:27] <Jerl> *you
[23:28] <Alicia> She's a fox.
06[23:28] * `Maria looks at the donut, but eats it.
[23:28] <Alicia> And I'm a nine-tailed nekomata.
06[23:28] * Alicia points at Maria.
06[23:28] * Alitrice holds the pack of donuts closed and to her arms...
[23:28] <Alicia> She's also dollmaster from magical land.
[23:28] <Jerl> Nekowhata?
06[23:28] * Ayelen continues munching on her doughnut, nodding.
[23:28] <`Maria> A dollwhat?
[23:28] <Alicia> that means it's nothing you should concern yourself with. Just answering the question is enough.
06[23:29] * Ayelen then does a double-take, realizing Alicia's joke.
[23:29] <Ayelen> Hey, I'm really a fox!
06[23:29] * `Maria wanted to be El Cucullo. Oh well.
06[23:29] * Ayelen pouts at Alicia before quieting down once more to finish the doughnut. o O ( It's good~... )
01[23:29] <Vargas> Alicia, no need to scare him any further. Yes, my adjutant is in practical terms a fox; the others are a different matter. But where were we?
[23:29] <`Maria> Answer the questions and you can grab her tail or something and find out.
06[23:30] * `Maria grins.
[23:30] <Jerl> I won't get cursed if I do will I?
[23:30] <`Maria> Probably.
[23:30] <Alitrice> Go ahead and try it
06[23:30] * Ayelen turns to look at Maria, frowning and backing away from her.
[23:30] <Ayelen> No, it's my tail.
[23:30] <Alicia> Boss?
[23:30] <Alitrice> Those bitches already took one of my favorited donuts..
[23:30] <Jerl> I would, but there's a few problems preventing me.
[23:30] <Alicia> No, I mean miss Vargas?
[23:31] <Alicia> better stick to business.
06[23:31] * Alicia nudge nudge.
06[23:31] * Vargas fills up the shot glass again, offering it to Jerl again. She seems to have taken no notice of her maids' talk.
06[23:32] * Jerl reluctantly acceps the tequila a second time.
[23:32] <Jerl> Any special reason you're trying to get me drunk?
06[23:32] * Alitrice carefully slips one donut out and munches it on it..
01[23:34] <Vargas> Please, I don't mean to offend. But let us stick to business; I would like to know why you were sent out on an assignment against me. You're relatively high up in the security detachment for the Ministry of Finance, aren't you? Such a mission would generally be placed entirely in the hands of your subordinates.
06[23:34] * `Maria ...or would have if Maria wasn't already eating it.
[23:34] <Jerl> I haven't the foggiest what you're talking about, ma'am.
06[23:34] * Vargas , despite her statement, executes the shot glass routine a third time.
06[23:34] * Jerl passes on the third shot.
06[23:34] * Alicia gladly take it, if able.
06[23:35] * Alitrice grabs Maria's hand and nabs the donut back..
[23:35] <Alitrice> No.
06[23:35] * Jerl takes a mental note of Alitrice's hugely delayed reaction time, for potential abuse.
[23:36] <Alitrice> ...don't you ever take my donuts.
06[23:37] * `Maria 's captured donut is snatched back after only a few bites. Oh well.
[23:37] <Alicia> been there, done that.
06[23:37] * Alicia licks the frosting off her finger.
[23:37] <`Maria> And might do it again.
06[23:37] * Alitrice sighs.. and puts the donut in the drawer in front of her. and locks it.
06[23:37] * Alicia gives Maria a GJ gesture.
[23:38] <Alicia> cheapskate.
[23:38] <Alitrice> Shut up theif.
[23:38] <Alitrice> I should have you arrested for stolen property.
[23:38] <Jerl> I wouldn't mind sharing my cell.
06[23:39] * Ayelen notices the prisoner being suspicious, or... something, and glares at him. She flicks one ear back to take note of the doughnut incident, but doesn't act upon it.
01[23:39] <Vargas> Now, now, sir, you certainly know what I'm talking about. In case you've forgotten, we do take the work of records quite seriously. Now , sir, kindly don't tell me you know nothing as it insults my intelligence. Will you try again?
06[23:39] * Alicia notes that local police is merciless. Damn, they won't even share a doughnut!
[23:40] <Jerl> Gee, these cuffs are quite tight.  I'm not sure I can remember anything with them digging into my skin.
06[23:41] * Ayelen eyes the man, suspicious... She brushes Vargas's leg with her tail.
01[23:41] <Vargas> Only so much I can do to help with things as they are. If you want to laugh, as it is said, you must help others laugh first.
06[23:42] * Vargas downs a shot of the tequila herself, and then repeats the usual cycle of filling it and offering it.
06[23:42] * Alicia look at the shots with glee.
[23:43] <Jerl> Give it to her.
06[23:43] * Jerl motions to Alicia
06[23:43] * `Maria needs to remember to invest in a pair of decent gloves.
01[23:43] <Vargas> Alicia, you want one?
[23:44] <Alicia> No, I'm on duty.
[23:44] <Alicia> But if you insist.
06[23:44] * Jerl takes a moment to glare at Ayelen again.
06[23:44] * Alicia 's eyes says otherwise.
06[23:44] * Ayelen just glares right back, this time, almost augmenting it with a growl.
06[23:45] * Jerl grins at the failed attempt to seem threatening.
06[23:45] * Vargas hands the shot glass off to Alicia, continuing to focus on Jerl.
01[23:46] <Vargas> In any case, you still haven't answered. Will you please cooperate? There's very little I can do for you if you don't help...
[23:46] <Jerl> Fine, I tell you waht.
06[23:46] * Alicia take it and sip it like a lady.
[23:46] <Jerl> Gimme one of those donuts and I'l answer your questions.
[23:47] <Alitrice> ....what.
[23:47] <Alicia> hahaha oh wow.
06[23:47] * Alicia is amused by this turn of events.
01[23:48] <Vargas> Commissioner, what do you think?
06[23:48] * Ayelen continues focusing on Jerl, though part of her attention is directed towards the others. o O ( I don't like you, guy-in-chains... )
[23:49] <Jerl> Hey, you.
06[23:49] * Jerl motions to Ayelen
06[23:49] * Alitrice gets out a SINGLE donut wrapped in wax paper and hands it to Jerl.
[23:49] <Alitrice> Fine.. here.
[23:49] <Jerl> Bring me another donut.
06[23:50] * Jerl accepts the one he was offered, but still urges Ayelen with his glare.
06[23:50] * Ayelen frowns.
[23:50] <Ayelen> No.
[23:50] <Jerl> So you're too scared of me, then.
[23:50] <Alitrice> ...one only.
[23:51] <Ayelen> I just don't like you...
06[23:51] * Ayelen growls a bit, puffing out her cheeks.
06[23:51] * Alicia is too happy with her shots of tequila.
06[23:51] * Jerl growls back.
06[23:52] * Jerl hopes that his tactics of avoiding the subject will drag this as long as possible, increasing his chances of getting more donuts.
[23:53] <`Maria> Hey!
[23:53] <Jerl> Hi.
06[23:53] * `Maria speaks up, in a thoughtful, cheerful tone.
[23:53] <`Maria> You know what else is round, like a donut?
06[23:53] * `Maria curves her lips in an O, and winks.
[23:54] <Alitrice> Your cunt?
[23:54] <`Maria> ...before holding up a pair of handcuffs, swiped from the desk
[23:54] <`Maria> These!
[23:54] <Alitrice> Shut up and get down to business please Vargas.
[23:54] <Jerl> But I'm already cuffed, so I don't get what you're getting at.
[23:54] <`Maria> And I'm sure hat this loveless, hateful wreck of a human being we call the commissioner has plenty more of those than donuts
06[23:54] * Ayelen understands neither the blunt or subtle references there, instead still miffed by the prisoner.
[23:55] <`Maria> and we could probably string up in allll kinds of ways!
[23:55] <Jerl> Kinky.
06[23:55] * Jerl winks
[23:55] <`Maria> [=-= *string you]
[23:56] <Jerl> Sounds fun.  Why don't we do that, then?
[23:56] <`Maria> You might even regain feeling in your limbs after we're done, but I wouldn't count on it.
[23:56] <Alitrice> And I'm sure I can get about 20 bullets in your head before the minutes over.
[23:56] <Alicia> Or you prefer a more direct method?
06[23:56] * Alicia knucklecrack.
[23:56] <Alicia> They say simplicity is the best.
01[23:56] <Vargas> It would be much easier to persuade you to cooperate, after all. Will you please answer my question?
[23:56] <Jerl> This day is just getting better and better!
[23:56] <Alitrice> Vargas. Tell your maids to stand down or he's going back.
[23:57] <Jerl> Your question.... I forgot what you asked me.  What was it again?
[23:57] <Alicia> Man, I both like and dislike this guy at the same time.
06[23:57] * Ayelen is a bit confused with all of this other talk going on, but remains ready to smack this guy upside his head, cut him in half, or both.
06[23:57] * Alicia whisper to Vargas.
06[23:57] * `Maria sighs, and shrugs.
[23:57] <Alicia> 15-Boss. He's dodging questions-.
[23:57] <`Maria> I try to help and try to help, and all I get for it is shit.
06[23:57] * Alicia patpats.
[23:58] <Alicia> Tough luck.
[23:58] <Jerl> So you're finally starting to see how the world works, eh?
06[23:58] * `Maria settles back down, sighing theatrically.
01[23:58] <Vargas> Alright. Girls, stand down for now; I'll make it up to you later. So... My question was, why was someone as high up as you assigned to a hit? This time, you had best answer.
06[23:58] * `Maria snrrrkkks, but says nothing.
[23:58] <Jerl> Fine, fine.
[23:59] <Jerl> Lowbies couldn't be trusted enough.
06[23:59] * Alitrice smiles. Checkmate bitches.
[23:59] <Alicia> We can end is in, like, five seconds.
[23:59] <Jerl> If someone as high up as me got caught, imagine how-hey, wait.
06[23:59] * `Maria . o O (AHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAA! Nice one, faggot. I've seen more of the world working than you've seen of your fucking pecker.)
[23:59] <Jerl> If your maids are going to threaten me like that, I'm not saying anything more.
[23:59] <Alicia> But you get more doughnuts and tequila in the process. How sly.
Session Time: Thu Apr 29 00:00:00 2010
[00:00] <Alicia> I'm not threatening. I'm admiring you, even.
01[00:00] <Vargas> Don't you worry, they won't act without an order. I just want one more thing from you...
06[00:00] * Ayelen stops growling and returns to a slightly more neutral stance, though only at Vargas's request.
[00:00] <Jerl> And what might that be?
06[00:01] * Vargas pulls a pad, some paper and a pen from her coat, setting the bottle down on a nearby desk.
[00:02] <Jerl> Do you want me to write a love letter to you or something?
01[00:04] <Vargas> Recently a few of my captains in the gendarmerie have been specifically targeted and whacked. You can either dictate or, if you prefer, write down yourself a few things I need to know in regards. You can only write it yourself, of course, if you plan to cooperate fully. Then again, as was said by some people in the past, 'in vino veritas'.
[00:04] <Jerl> And what exactly does "cooperating fully" entail?
[00:06] <Jerl> I won't agree to something until I know what i'm getting into.
01[00:06] <Vargas> Basically, what I'm after is this: You're going to tell me who killed my captains and who gave the order, along with where they'll be today. No bullshit about where they were last week, because what the hell do I care about where they were last week? In fact... it would be even better if you could tell me where they'll be tomorrow. We can get along, can't we?
[00:07] <Jerl> And what do I get in exchange?
[00:07] <Alitrice> So.. you're gonna kill someone after you find out who it is.. right in front of the commissioner?...
06[00:08] * Alicia step up and turn on her threatening switch.
[00:08] <Alicia> She say nothing of sort.
06[00:08] * Ayelen glances Alitrice and Vargas, concern visible on her face.
06[00:08] * Jerl chuckles at the tension.
01[00:09] <Vargas> Oh, no worries, Commissioner. What legal authority have I to order the Ministry's officers to kill anyone by name? As I said, this is a ministerial affair and investigation.
[00:10] <`Maria> It must be terrible to be so suspicious of the world, Commissioner.
[00:10] <Jerl> You push me so hard to answer your questions, but when I ask you one myself, you ignore it.  Doesn't seem quite fair to me.
[00:11] <Jerl> it's such a simple question, too.  I just want to know what I get for cooperating.
01[00:12] <Vargas> My apologies, I thought it was implied. You see, after the failure to carry out your objective you're being hunted by your ministry for the problems caused- it seems a few security audits have been triggered- and other officials will want you for what you know. Who better to keep you from those than the Ministry of Security?
[00:13] <Jerl> So, basically, I get out of here under your protection.  Or am I misunderstanding something?
[00:14] <Jerl> If that's what you're implying, then sure, I'll do anything you ask.
01[00:15] <Vargas> You seem to understand well enough. Though the best way to gain protection would be to become a cop, such an option isn't our concern and, if I'm not mistaken, wouldn't really suit you, now would it? So just tell me what I need to know.
[00:15] <Jerl> Alright, give me the pen.
[00:16] <Jerl> Oh, but the donut lady's going to have to uncuff me first, I imagine.
[00:17] <Alicia> How about let someone write for you?
06[00:17] * Ayelen relaxes a slight bit with his apparent complacency, but remains ready to react if he tries something.
[00:17] <Jerl> Unless I was hearing things, I was offered the ability to write it myself if I fully cooperate.
06[00:18] * Alicia look at Vargas. Orders?
01[00:18] <Vargas> Girls, be prepared if he tries anything. Would you mind releasing his dominant hand, Commissioner? I think we can tell which one it is from which he's flailed more with during our routine interviews.
06[00:19] * Vargas sets the pad and pen down on the desk, picking the bottle back up and turning it around in her hands.
06[00:20] * Ayelen nods, getting Vargas's order.
[00:21] <Alitrice> Sure..if he gets loose, I'll have all of your heads.
06[00:21] * Alitrice unlocks his dominant hand... keeping a close eye on him.
[00:21] <Jerl> Ahhh.
06[00:21] * Jerl flexes and twists the freed hand.
[00:21] <Jerl> Let's see, then...
06[00:22] * Jerl begins writing information on the paper in front of him, and when he's done, swifly makes a grab for one of the remaining donuts.
06[00:23] * Jerl nomnomnom's
06[00:24] * Alitrice slaps his hand with her gun..
[00:24] <Alitrice> No.
06[00:24] * Alitrice puts it back and locks it in her drawer.
06[00:24] * Vargas ignores the issue of the donuts, looking over the paper before folding it and pocketing it along with the bottle.
[00:24] <Jerl> Hey, that's not fair to these lovely ladies who are just dying to have a bite, you know.
01[00:25] <Vargas> That all seems to be in order. Well, that should be our business for now, but just remember- would you mind if I spoke without inhibition?
[00:25] <Jerl> I don't care what you say, to be honest.
01[00:30] <Vargas> If you say so. Well, sir, it's like this: I hope that you understand that I will maintain Ministry protection on your person, but should you refuse to cooperate at one point or, god forbid, decide helping an... enemy of mine is a good idea, I won't even need to kill you. Considering how helpful you've been, I would only need to leave a gap in your guard and leave it to the Ministry of Finance.
01[00:30] <Vargas> I trust we have an understanding?
[00:31] <Jerl> Oh, I understand fully.
06[00:32] * Ayelen bats at Vargas's leg with her tail, then looking up to her in silent questioning. o O ( Are you done here? )
06[00:32] * Jerl attempts to pet Ayelen
06[00:33] * Ayelen worms her way from his hand, not wanting to be petted by that guy...
06[00:34] * Alitrice chuckles... just a like a dog...
[00:34] <Jerl> Heh, definitely scared of me.
06[00:34] * Ayelen growls yet again.
01[00:35] <Vargas> Say whatever you like. Well, that will be all then. Commissioner, thank you for your time; my business with him is done.
06[00:35] * Jerl pets again.
[00:35] <Ayelen> I. just. don't. like. you...
[00:35] <Jerl> Sure.
06[00:35] * Ayelen evades again.
[00:37] <Alitrice> Very well..
06[00:37] * Alitrice locks him back up.. nice and tight~
06[00:37] * Jerl uses super-secret dark magic to remote-pet the foxgirl from insice his cell.
[00:38] <Jerl> *inside
06[00:39] * `Maria tries to squeeze Ayelen's tail while she's focusing on other things.
06[00:40] * `Maria It swishes away just in time.
06[00:40] * `Maria curses her luck, then stops, and looks at her hand.
06[00:40] * `Maria . o O (Now, why the fuck did I do that?)
[00:41] <Jerl> Giving up after just one try, are you?
06[00:41] * Ayelen dances away from Jerl's grasp once more, and turns around, annoyed at Maria's near success.
01[00:44] <Vargas> Well, let's move on. Our business is done here... By the way, Alicia, could you set up the teleprinter when we get back? There are some orders I have to send out that shouldn't go through Records.
[00:49] <Alicia> First thing when I get back, Miss Vargas.
06[00:49] * Alicia nods.
01[00:51] <Vargas> Now, Commissioner, thanks for your help with regards to this man. I will notify you if there are other orders of business, but as for the usual I'll see what I find before we finalize the concluding reports on that investigation.
06[00:52] * Alitrice nods.
[00:52] <Alitrice> You owe me a cup of coffee and donuts Vargas.
[00:52] <Jerl> Can I have coffee too?
06[00:52] * Vargas chuckles.
[00:53] <Ayelen> Never again.
06[00:53] * Ayelen suggests, pouting.
[00:54] <Alitrice> Be off with you girls... shoo.
01[00:55] <Vargas> I'll make sure to send you some, Commissioner. And don't worry, either; as long as you keep up your work, I will say that your next office looks like it will suit you. Come on, girls, let's head back.
[00:55] <Alicia> Thanks for the donut.
06[00:55] * Alicia bows.
[00:56] <`Maria> Thanks for the donuts.
06[00:56] * `Maria holds up the box of donuts, bows, and leaves.
06[00:56] * Ayelen follows right by Vargas's side, as usual, though she's more mindful of her tail and ears than before.
[00:56] <Ayelen> Thanks~
06[00:56] * Vargas tips her fedora, bringing it lower down over her eyes, and straightens her coat before walking back through the door and then to the car.
[01:00] <[GM]Wardenclyffe> [The car begins to head back towards its point of origin, scooting across the desert again just as it did. Another day in such a line of work...]