Thread 107809 on danger/cyb/ Loading...

| > XX/XX/207X, 20:52 PM
> GCPD PRECINCT NO. 7
> CAMERA 3

> Two vehicles pull into the precinct at precisely 20:52.
> A man with unkempt black hair steps out of one of the vehicles.
> [AUTOREADER. RESULTS MAY BE INACCURATE.]
> [MAN: We're here. If you have any firearms on you, give them to me. They know who I am.]
> MAN stares at Camera 3 for a few seconds.

| >Elisa steps out of the car after Ampersand. She swallows hard when told to give him all firearms. Crap.
"Umm, Ampersand? I need to talk to you about that."

| "Yes? You look nervous."
> His eyes snap to you so quick that if you'd have blinked, you'd have missed it.
"Is something wrong?"

| >Elisa carefully turns so her back is hiding her from the camera...
"Yeah, I kind of have a dilemma."
>... Before pulling of her right hand, showing the metallic mechanisms of a built-in firearm.

| >REM eases off the bike and proceeds to gaze at Ampersand with a tired look. She then dug into her jacket and drew a clearly modded revolver from it. She aimed the safe end toward him and kept the barrel aimed at the sky. A slight glance slipped to Elisa.
"...Eh? Aw geeze, Elisy...Are you *that* attached to 'em?"
>REM decided it might be better to -adjust- how she spoke.

| "I should have told you earlier, but they are a bit... Well, let's just say you two are the only ones who know."
>Elisa caught onto the way REM was speaking and played along.
"Anyway, what do I..?"

| "Leave it, it'll be fine. This is just a precaution - I can't have heavily armed strangers walking into the station, but they know they can trust me."

| "O-okay."
>Elisa twists the hand back on with an audible click, wiggles her fingers and signs to the door.
"After you."

| >REM nodded and walked ahead of Elisa purposefully blocking the cameras while she settled herself. She looked around curiously also just to get a lay of where they were before heading in after Ampersand.
" So am I giving my scan to them or...?"

| > 21:01, XX/XX/207X
> GCPD STATION NO. 7
> CAMERA 4
> MAN(name:AMPERSAND) walks into building with WOMAN 1(name:ELISA) and 2(name:UNKNOWN).
> AMPERSAND flags down OFF.MACK, the officer working the desk.
> [MACK: Oh, hey! How can I help you?]
> [AMPERSAND: If you could tell the chief of this precinct that Ampersand is here to see them, that'd be great.]
> [MACK: Uh... Will do, Mister Anderstand!]
> [AMPERSAND: Ampersand.]
> [MACK: Right, that's what I said.]
> MACK exits scene.

| (rip sniped)

| > WOMAN 2 blocks camera. No dialogue is available until she moves later on.

| "Yes, but I need the chief on our side. We can't use police assets without his permission."

| > [ELISA: Looks like he didnt Anderstand! Hehee.]
> Elisa is seen giggling.

| "Ugh. Why'd I have to get the hard codename...?"
> Ampersand mutters to himself before straightening up.
"Very funny."

| "Would you rather have your name be short, like, one letter even? 'A'... That would be a cool name!"
>Elisa grins.

| "...You heard that?"
> Ampersand looks a little worried.
"Anyway, my name IS one character... but that character happens be an ampersand."
> He pulls a card out of his pocket. On it is the symbol '&' as well as his contact information.

| >Elisa hmmms loudly.
"Fascinating. Look on the bright side: At least you aren't the left bracket."

| >REM was currently laughing at Elisa's attempt at trying to shorten Ampersand's name. APPARENTLY it was funny that Elisa didn't realize an Ampersand was just a symbol!
"Pffffbbttt"
>That and she also found the pun funny.
"Seems Elisy doesn't anderstand what an ampersand is~. By the way. Why not just 'And'? S'the same thing!"

| "Because everyone would get confused when he said it, duh!"
>Elisa sighs heavily. She should really learn coping mechanisms other than using bad stand-up comedy.

| "Heh. Left bracket."
> He looks both amused and a little perturbed.
"Anyway, you're right. I tried using 'And' once and it went horribly. The poor guy thought I was insane."

| "That's the beauty of it!"
>REM replied brightly.
"Well if it bothers 'm that bad I'll just call him Anderson."

| "..."
> He's glaring intensely at you.
"...No."

| >REM grinned and shrugged. It seemed his glare only amused her as if she'd found something fun to play with...but she didn't follow that lead just yet.
"Amp, then?"

| "...I'll accept that."
> He still looks mad... and a little scared?
"Hey, where'd that officer get off to?"

| >Elisa squints at Ampersand's reaction, but figures she might be projecting and decides to not pay it any mind.

| "Yeah, whats taking him so long?"

| > XX/XX/207X
> GCPD STATION NO. 7
> CAMERA 4
> Enter MACK and CHIEF.
> [CHIEF: Ampersand.]
> [AMPERSAND: Chief.]
> [CHIEF: What do you want?]
> [AMPERSAND: I need to use your laboratory. I'm on a case - and I can pay you if need be.]
> [CHIEF: You can pay me by getting me the perp. Go ahead and use the lab - and tell your friends to keep their weapons holstered. I don't want this to leave this room.]
> [AMPERSAND: Understood.]
> Exit CHIEF.

| >REM stretched and gently slipped an arm around Elisa's waist in one fluid motion. Seemed she planned to take advantage of Elisa's allowance.
" Looks like we got a place to do work...So what's first? The files? The holo-scan?"
>She turned to look seriously at Elisa for a moment.
"By the way...I didn't ask before and don't worry this is actually important. Since we now know you were being tracked...Do you recall ever feeling like you were being watched?"

| >Elisa smiled weakly. REM was sure something.
"Yes, sometimes. Never when I've been with you two, and only when I was out. The feeling always disappeared when I got inside."
>She shudders.
"W-why?"

| >REM's eyes did narrow, but her expression eased into the usual happy-go-lucky expression.
"Ah nothing~. Just making sure! Always wanna be on top of that stuff you know? Do you know of any places in particular that it was real bad in?"

| "I couldn't say. I don't think I have enough data since I've only been here for some weeks."
>Elisa's suddenly anxious again.
"Can we talk once we've sat down?"

| "Yeah! Yeah, no problem~!"
>REM offered reassuringly. She smiled and lead her over to where Amper was gently, if she'd allow, and looked over at the PI.
"Where we headed? I'm sure you heard that...figured it'd be best to go ahead and deal with that."

| >Elisa raised one eyebrow.
"Deal with wh-"
>She promptly shut up, realizing she didn't actually care that much.
"Never mind. I'm sure I don't need to know."
>She was a little tired of being literally dragged along. That reminded her...
"Why do you two keep me with you? You'd think someone like me would get in the way with my dramatics and inexperience."

| "You're seriously asking that after realizing your sister's been GPS'n you and you've just confirmed that you've been watched?"
>REM asked bluntly. None of the humor present in her tone.

| "You could just leave me somewhere safe to wait it out. Sure, I might not like it, but at least I wouldn't be a detriment to the investigation."
>Elisa was surprised by how calm she kept her voice.

| >REM looks to Ampersand.
"True...I mean I can just leave her at my place or maybe you have a safe house?"

| >Elisa sighs and lifts away REM's arm.
"Please consider it carefully before you decide! Last time you ignored the possibility of me being tracked, which led to her finding out about the investigation. Now, what is she doing and will me being around be a blessing or a curse?"
>Elisa turns to Ampersand with a sharp look in her eyes.
"It's up to you, investigator. What do you think?"

| > Watched Elisa with interest. She smiled in faint amusement but said nothing. She'd let Ampersand decide. She relaxed and crossed her arms.

| > Ampersand is deep in thought.
"I think that Elisa doesn't really want to be left alone, and I agree. We have no way of knowing that she'll be safe unless she's with us."

| >Elisa blinks thoughtfully. She couldn't think of any protests, so she nods.
"Hmm, fair enough. Now let's get to that lab!"

| >REM wanders around reading the signs and eventually finds the Lab.
Amper~. I won't tell anyone. Okay? I actually like hanging with you so far.
> REM spoke causally. Unspecific.

| "That's, ah, not hard to see. You should have seen your face when I said you could come with me."
> Ampersand opens the door the lab. The light is off - seems nobody's home.

| "Did I look like it was my birthday?"
>REM replied with a laugh.

| "Pretty close."
> Ampersand pulls the universal TV remote from his pocket and presses a button on it. The laboratory lights flicker on.

| > XX/XX/207X
> GCPD FORENSICS 7
> CAMERA 6
> AMPERSAND and WOMAN 2 enter lab.
> [AMPERSAND: Strange... usually, there's someone working in here.]

| >Elisa walks in after them, glancing around cautiously.
"Maybe we should check out the place before getting comfortable, since strange things can never be a good sign."

| >She sneaks off to REM and pokes her side, whispering.
"Is there anyone you don't flirt with?"

| > XX/XX/207X
> GCPD FORENSICS 7
> CAMERA 6
> WOMAN 2 pauses after giggling a little and turning to ELISA.
> She leans toward her until her face is partially hidden by ELISA's.
> WOMAN 2 : *Unintelligible whispering* ]

| >REM whispers in Elisa's ear.
"Is that a question out of curiosity or personal interest?"

| >Elisa raises her eyebrows and gives REM a foxy grin, pressing her forehead against the blue haired woman's.
"I'm not telling you."

| "Heeeh~."
>REM grins at that and stands straight with her arms folded behind her head.
"I happen to have a strict set of requirements regarding who and whom I flirt with~."
>She'd say with a playful kind of jovial poise.
"In fact it's so strict I *believe* I'm only really flirting with one person right now~."

| >Elisa chuckles.
"Oh my. I bet they feel honored!"
>She spins around on her heels and stretches her arms up theatrically, her mouth in a wide smile.
"Now, where were we? Oh yeah, my criminal and potentially dangerous sister!"

| > Ampersand, being thoroughly disinterested in the two women's conversation, types at one of the nearby machines.
"REM, do you still have your scan?"

| >Elisa flops down at the nearest chair, feeling thoroughly unimportant during this phase of the investigation. She lets the other two do their thing while Elisa messes around with random machines around the room.

| "Of course! One sec, Amp~."
> REM pulled the scansphere from her jacket and tossed it toward the detective. As it sailed through the air it slowed and rotated around the man as if it achieved orbit.
"What about those files?"

|

| "The files are undergoing indexing right now. That way we can search for certain keywords as needed."
> Ampersand grabs the machine out of the air without looking and plugs it into a port on the desk in front of him. A miniature copy of the room appears above the desk.

|

| (bump)

| > REM just kind of watched and waited to have something to do...
"Hooow long does it take to index something? Is it a lot of files? Did anything in the scan help? I need something to do with my hands. Help."

| "Come check over the scan for me - I need to start searching through the files."

| >REM shrugs slowly and walks over to the scan. She'd check for graphical inaccuracies...Things that didn't make sense and things that might be interesting to glance over. She'd also check to see how detailed the scan managed to become. Remarkably the hologram copy allowed her to move furniture around to see what approximately had been present there.
"What am I looking for...?"

| "Anything out of place, something that will help us find her or the group she's been in contact with, etc. Unfortunately, we may have to go back at some point. I hope not."
> Ampersand flicks through the files intently.