[13:17] <Reve_Hunter> <goes to answer the phone>

[13:17] <Reve_Hunter> Rêve Hunter here.

[13:17] <Byron_McAllister> It's McAllister.

[13:17] <Byron_McAllister> You wanted to meet?

[13:17] <Reve_Hunter> <nods> <covers the phone and whispers to herusu> it's him.

[13:17] <Reve_Hunter> Yes. You're on your way here?

[13:17] <Reve_Hunter> I'll give you my address again

[13:17] <Byron_McAllister> Yes.

[13:18] <Reve_Hunter> <recites to him the address one more time>

[13:18] <Reve_Hunter> We'll be expecting you Mr. McAllister

[13:18] <Reve_Hunter> I'll tell the concierge to let you in.

[13:19] <Byron_McAllister> <writes down the address> I'll be there within the hour.

[13:19] <Reve_Hunter> <nods> very well. Looking forward to meeting you.

[13:19] <Byron_McAllister> <hangs up the phone>

[13:20] <Reve_Hunter> <hangs up and turns to her brother>

[13:20] <Reve_Hunter> Well he's on his way.

[13:20] <Byron_McAllister> <stands, crossing to the dresser>

[13:20] <Herusu_Hunter> <pouring his third cup of coffee>

[13:20] <Herusu_Hunter> alright

[13:20] <Byron_McAllister> <opens a drawer, withdraws a large pistol. Slides it into his shoulder holster>

[13:21] <Byron_McAllister> <Pulls on a jacket to cover the weapon. Walks to the door and leaves the room>

[13:22] <Byron_McAllister> <leaves the hotel, walks out onto the sidewalk, flags a cab>

[13:22] <Reve_Hunter> <pours herself a coffee and sits down at the table. She picks up the newspaper and begins to do the daily crossword puzzle>

[13:23] <Byron_McAllister> <a few minutes later, the cab arrives in front of the building>

[13:23] <Reve_Hunter> Hmm... 5 down, 6 letters..."she's always out and about"

[13:23] <Byron_McAllister> <Pays the cabbie, steps out onto the sidewalk in front of the building>

[13:23] <Reve_Hunter> Begins with H...

[13:23] <Reve_Hunter> HEY!

[13:24] <Reve_Hunter> <giggles> that's Me

[13:24] <Byron_McAllister> <Quickly walks inside>

[13:24] <Reve_Hunter> Look Herusu.

[13:24] <Reve_Hunter> [Concierge] You're here to visit who sir?

[13:24] <Herusu_Hunter> Yeah?

[13:24] <Byron_McAllister> Hunter. Reve.

[13:25] <Reve_Hunter> [Concierge] Go ahead

[13:25] <Byron_McAllister> <walks to the elevators>

[13:26] <Byron_McAllister> <rides the elevator up, steps off and walks down a hallway, checking apartment numbers>

[13:26] <Reve_Hunter> <takes another sip of her coffee, and decides to keep the day's paper> I'm going to frame that.

[13:26] <Herusu_Hunter> heh

[13:27] <Byron_McAllister> <stops in front of a door, checks the number against the slip of paper in hs pocket>

[13:27] <Byron_McAllister> <puts the paper back in his pocket, knocks twice>

[13:27] <Reve_Hunter> Want to get that Herusu?

[13:27] <Byron_McAllister> <steps to the side>

[13:27] <Reve_Hunter> I'll put our mugs away.

[13:27] <Herusu_Hunter> sure

[13:27] <Herusu_Hunter> <goes over and opens the door>

[13:27] <Reve_Hunter> <takes the mugs from the table, empties the contents and puts them in the sink>

[13:28] <Byron_McAllister> <steps towards the open door> Mr. Hunter?

[13:28] <Herusu_Hunter> <nods> yeah, Herusu Hunter

[13:28] <Herusu_Hunter> <closes the door as he steps in>

[13:29] <Byron_McAllister> <quickly looks around the apartment's interior>

[13:30] <Reve_Hunter> <comes from out of the kitchen, wiping her hands on a dish towel> You must be Mr. McAllister. <puts the towel down on the counter and extends her hand> Rêve Hunter, pleased to meet you.

[13:31] <Byron_McAllister> <shakes her hand> That's right.

[13:31] <Reve_Hunter> Have a seat, <pointing to the plush couches> Would you like some coffee or anything?

[13:31] <Byron_McAllister> <nods, crossing to the couch>Coffee. Black.

[13:34] <Reve_Hunter> Let me get that coffee for you, Herusu, mind sharing the story with Mr. McAllister?

[13:34] <Herusu_Hunter> Huh? Oh, sure

[13:34] <Herusu_Hunter> <sits down in a chair near the couch>

[13:35] <Byron_McAllister> <sits on the couch>

[13:36] <Herusu_Hunter> Well, there's this girl that was kidnapped because she got to close to me

[13:36] <Reve_Hunter> <goes into the kitchen to grab a black for Mr. McAllister, and places it on a ceramic tray with a small plate of shortbread cookies>

[13:36] <Herusu_Hunter> In fact, the people that did it, seem to have a problem with our entire family

[13:37] <Byron_McAllister> <nods> Okay.

[13:37] <Herusu_Hunter> Reve you want to finish?

[13:38] <Reve_Hunter> Yes, one second, I want to get that bug...

[13:39] <Byron_McAllister> Your family? Has anyone else been targeted? Any other unusual occurances?

[13:39] <Reve_Hunter> <runs to her room and takes the bug from outside of a safe in her wardrobe>

[13:39] <Reve_Hunter> <comes back, the bug in hand and hands it to Mr. McAllister>

[13:39] <Byron_McAllister> <takes it>

[13:39] <Reve_Hunter> Ever seen one of those? State of the art, satellite tracking surveillance bug

[13:39] <Reve_Hunter> Very Hard to get a hold of.

[13:40] <Byron_McAllister> <carefully examine the bug>

[13:40] <Byron_McAllister> <nods> I am familiar with this type of device.

[13:40] <Reve_Hunter> Our friend, Sean Carver had a little encounter with our mystery kidnapper.

[13:40] <Reve_Hunter> He's disconnected it

[13:40] <Reve_Hunter> We were hoping to use it again...using our systems however.

[13:40] <Byron_McAllister> Carver...the name sounds familiar.

[13:41] <Reve_Hunter> I understand, from our mutual friend that you've been watching an individual who matches the vague description that we've been able to provide?

[13:41] <Reve_Hunter> Carver, of Thinline Medical

[13:41] <Reve_Hunter> Nathan and Kit Carver's Son.

[13:41] <Reve_Hunter> Our parents were once preventers, 20 years ago

[13:41] <Byron_McAllister> <shrugs> Of course. The bug can be...adjusted...to serve you.

[13:41] <Herusu_Hunter> How?

[13:42] <Byron_McAllister> Yes. I have been observing her for some time.

[13:42] <Byron_McAllister> As far as the bug, it would have to be done by someone with the proper tools. Just a minor readjustment of its broadcast frequency.

[13:42] <Reve_Hunter> Well, Sean said that she was fairly tall, hmm..a mixed decent, long dark hair...and left the distinct trail of lavender scent behind her.

[13:43] <Byron_McAllister> <nods> Then we are talking about the same person.

[13:43] <Herusu_Hunter> Same description of some one who was snooping around Noir for info on Retrotech

[13:44] <Byron_McAllister> This could be the break we've needed.

[13:44] <Reve_Hunter> Well, we have reason to believe that she's the one who took this girl, as a way to get to our family

[13:44] <Byron_McAllister> I...we have spent considerable time and resurces trying to find some...proof of wrongdoing.

[13:44] <Reve_Hunter> We've received veiled threats on the phone...well perhaps not so veiled, saying that we, and sean need to leave New York.

[13:45] <Herusu_Hunter> And that our family should watch where they step

[13:45] <Reve_Hunter> With this bug, we could trace her to Neko couldn't we?

[13:45] <Reve_Hunter> Then you'll have your girl.

[13:45] <Byron_McAllister> I assume you understand that it is not completely unreasonable to believe that you are under constant surveillance here?

[13:47] <Herusu_Hunter> yeah

[13:47] <Reve_Hunter> <looks at Mr. McAllister> we know we are.

[13:47] <Byron_McAllister> Good. That makes it easier.

[13:47] <Byron_McAllister> In the end, the choice is yours.

[13:48] <Reve_Hunter> Well, can you plant it?

[13:48] <Byron_McAllister> You can leave New York, she will undoubtedly follow.

[13:48] <Byron_McAllister> Yes. I can plant the bug.

[13:48] <Reve_Hunter> Would she leave Neko?

[13:48] <Herusu_Hunter> wait

[13:48] <Herusu_Hunter> When did Sean talk to her?

[13:48] <Byron_McAllister> If her grudge is with your family? Possibly.

[13:49] <Byron_McAllister> Though I wouldn't be able to guarantee her safety.

[13:49] <Reve_Hunter> I don't know...a few days ago?

[13:50] <Reve_Hunter> Well, didn't that person who called tell you that you'd know for sure that Neko would be alright once we left NY?

[13:50] <Herusu_Hunter> Was it before we left to L1?

[13:50] <Herusu_Hunter> yeah

[13:50] <Reve_Hunter> Yes, I believe it was.

[13:50] <Herusu_Hunter> The only night they could talk was the same one where I was talking to the kidnapper in the church

[13:51] <Byron_McAllister> Have any demands been made? What is the nature of your family's relationship with this...Neko?

[13:51] <Herusu_Hunter> Nothing, I just talked to her one night

[13:51] <Reve_Hunter> None...<looks to herusu> well, maybe none

[13:52] <Reve_Hunter> I think it's because of our family actually Mr. McAllister

[13:52] <Byron_McAllister> What about your family?

[13:52] <Reve_Hunter> The Hunters wouldn't leave a friend in need, perhaps they just assumed Herusu and Neko were friends?

[13:53] <Reve_Hunter> <shrugs>

[13:53] <Byron_McAllister> More than likely.

[13:53] <Herusu_Hunter> I think there's more than one person involved with this

[13:53] <Byron_McAllister> I should be able to make contact. Plant the bug.

[13:53] <Reve_Hunter> Perhaps there is.

[13:54] <Reve_Hunter> But until we know for sure, we can only assume that she's working alone and approach the situation that way

[13:54] <Herusu_Hunter> The same night Sean was talking to her in central park, I was talking to the kidnapper in a church halfway across the city

[13:55] <Byron_McAllister> Planting the bug on her will lead us to any others who may be involved.

[13:55] <Reve_Hunter> Unless you have specific times, it's still possible Herusu.

[13:55] <Reve_Hunter> Stranger things have happened.

[13:55] <Reve_Hunter> You didn't talk to Her for very long did you?

[13:55] <Herusu_Hunter> Well, plant the bug. We'll see from there

[13:56] <Reve_Hunter> <nods> that's the most we can do for the time being.

[13:56] <Reve_Hunter> We should head back to North Carolina anyway, our parents are getting a bit anxious to see us.

[13:57] <Byron_McAllister> I'll return to my hotel. You can reach me there. I trust you know someone with the capability to modify the bug?

[13:57] <Herusu_Hunter> Hratli could I bet

[13:57] <Reve_Hunter> Well, to be honest, I thought sean did, but I'm not sure.

[13:57] <Herusu_Hunter> But he's in NC

[13:58] <Byron_McAllister> <nods>

[13:58] <Reve_Hunter> Well, why can't we arrange for Hratli to visit New York?

[13:58] <Reve_Hunter> Take him out for a night on the town.

[13:58] <Reve_Hunter> And then we'll head back to NC with him.

[13:58] <Reve_Hunter> He deserves a break.

[13:58] <Herusu_Hunter> I guess

[13:58] <Reve_Hunter> Just call up dad and tell him to send him over. He should Meet with Mr. McAllister to go over the final touches of the bug's modifications.

[13:59] <Herusu_Hunter> alright

[13:59] <Byron_McAllister> We will be needing someone to monitor the transmissions, once the bug is re-activated.

[13:59] <Reve_Hunter> Hratli could do that

[14:00] <Herusu_Hunter> We're trying to convince him to come for vacation

[14:00] <Herusu_Hunter> He won't do that much work beyond moding the bug

[14:00] <Reve_Hunter> <thinks>

[14:00] <Byron_McAllister> Then he should be the one to modify the bug. I will hold on to it for now. When he arrives, you can contact me.

[14:00] <Herusu_Hunter> alright

[14:00] <Reve_Hunter> We could get someone else to watch it.

[14:00] <Herusu_Hunter> But he'll be here quick once he leaves

[14:01] <Herusu_Hunter> Reve, maybe you should call dad to get Hratli up here

[14:01] <Reve_Hunter> I will do. One second, I'll do that now.

[14:01] <Reve_Hunter> <picks up the cordless and presses the speed dial with the words help/money on it>

[14:02] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] <his cell phone rings, and picks it up> alright, how much?

[14:02] <Reve_Hunter> Daddy!!

[14:03] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] Hey honey, how much you want?

[14:03] <Reve_Hunter> <stops midsentance> aww dad, I'm not calling for money.

[14:03] <Reve_Hunter> I'm actually calling for something more valuable.

[14:03] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] you aren't? Hold on

[14:03] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] <marks the date on his calendar> alright, what do you need then?

[14:03] <Reve_Hunter> Hratli.

[14:04] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] um... Hralti?

[14:04] <Reve_Hunter> Herusu and I need you to send Hratli to New York.

[14:04] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] alright, I just won't ask

[14:04] <Reve_Hunter> Tell him he's in for the vacation of his life.

[14:05] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] <com> Hratli? [Hratli] is this about something unreasonable?

[14:06] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] <com> Reve wants you to come to New York for a vacation [Hratli] that is somewhat reasonable

[14:06] <Reve_Hunter> <waits on the phone for an answer>

[14:06] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] <com> tell her to meet me at the Retrotech NY site [Cliff] <com> alright

[14:07] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] <in the phone> he says to met you at our site in NY

[14:07] <Reve_Hunter> That's fine dad. Just get him here quick.

[14:07] <Reve_Hunter> Tell mom we'll be back home probably tomorrow morning.

[14:07] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] oh he'll be there quick

[14:07] <Reve_Hunter> Sorry we didn't come home last night.

[14:08] <Reve_Hunter> [Sakura] Sweety? Who's that on the phone?

[14:08] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] <jumps in the "Hratli Zoom®" specially modified personal shuttle. And zooms and nearly unbelievable speeds to New York>

[14:09] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] Hey, babe. It's Reve

[14:09] <Reve_Hunter> [sakura] how much does she want this time?

[14:09] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] Hratli

[14:09] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] <has already landed in New York>

[14:09] <Reve_Hunter> [Sakura] You really should stop spoiling her....Hratli?? She must be in real trouble, he's worth a fortune, how does Hratli feel about being auctioned?

[14:10] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] He thinks he's going on vacation

[14:10] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hralti] where is that girl? She is unreasonably late

[14:10] <Reve_Hunter> [Sakura] <laughs> poor Hratli. He deserves a raise after being subjected to Rêve's crazy antics for almost 20 years....are they in trouble?

[14:11] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] they say they'll be back tomorrow morning

[14:11] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] <dials up Reve's number>

[14:11] <Reve_Hunter> <picks up the phone, after just having hung up with her father>

[14:11] <Reve_Hunter> Rêve Hunter here.

[14:12] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] where are you? I have been waiting for 5 minutes

[14:12] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] this is unreasonable to wait

[14:12] <Reve_Hunter> Hratli! I've missed you so much! You'll enjoy this vacation very much. Just call a cab, and put it on my tab, I have one with each Cab company.

[14:13] <Reve_Hunter> One of those vip membership things the Station pays for.

[14:13] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] yes, alright

[14:13] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] <flags down a cab an hops in>

[14:13] <Herusu_Hunter> He coming?

[14:14] <Reve_Hunter> Yeah he's on his way

[14:16] <Reve_Hunter> Well Mr. McAllister, our senior engineer from Retrotech is on his way.

[14:17] <Reve_Hunter> He's already landed in New York believe it or not....

[14:17] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] <knocks on Reve's door after managing to make his way up there> it is cold as an unreasonable bastard out there!

[14:17] <Byron_McAllister> Good. He should have no problem with this.

[14:17] <Reve_Hunter> If he has his way...

[14:17] <Reve_Hunter> He'd have threatened the driver and that would be him at the door

[14:18] <Reve_Hunter> <Rêve opens the door> Hratli! <hugs the ole bugger>

[14:18] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] give me some coffee, this weather is too damn unreasonable

[14:19] <Reve_Hunter> <goes to get some coffee for Hratli> <grins at Herusu> you're breaking the new to him.

[14:19] <Byron_McAllister> <stands>

[14:19] <Herusu_Hunter> Me what? [Hratli] what news?

[14:19] <Reve_Hunter> <giggles to herself as she pours Hratli a cup of coffee>

[14:20] <Herusu_Hunter> Umm... We need you to modify a surveillance bug thingie for us [Hratli] I thought I was on vacation it is unreasonable to put me to work!

[14:21] <Reve_Hunter> <brings out the tray for Hratil> here we go hratli...<introduces Mr. McAllister to Hratli> Hratli, this is Mr. McAllister.

[14:21] <Reve_Hunter> Mr. McAllister, Hratli.

[14:21] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] <nods> Hratli Kurast

[14:21] <Byron_McAllister> My pleasure.

[14:22] <Byron_McAllister> <extends his hand, showing Hralti the bug>

[14:22] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] <takes the bug looking at it> how do you want in modified?

[14:23] <Reve_Hunter> Well, to work for our satellites, as opposed to theirs.

[14:23] <Reve_Hunter> Catch the crook with their own toys basically.

[14:23] <Reve_Hunter> Mr. McAllister over here is going to help us.

[14:23] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] ahh, that is not a problem

[14:24] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] <places the bug on the table and goes to work on it with his tools that he takes everywhere>

[14:24] <Reve_Hunter> <smiles> I Knew you could do it Hratli. You can have your vacation after this, we just didn't think you'd agree to come otherwise

[14:25] <Byron_McAllister> There's a possibility that I could...arrange the equipment necessary to track this device myself, however, it may take some time.

[14:25] <Reve_Hunter> Mr. McAllister, would you like some more coffee?

[14:25] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] done

[14:25] <Reve_Hunter> Done?

[14:25] <Reve_Hunter> <looks at Hratli as if he's god>

[14:25] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] done. <hands the device back>

[14:25] <Reve_Hunter> Wow.

[14:26] <Byron_McAllister> <nods> Yes, thank you.

[14:26] <Reve_Hunter> Well perhaps Mr. McAllister, hratli over here could help you.

[14:26] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] I've been working on Mobile suits for 30 years, a bug is no problem

[14:26] <Byron_McAllister> Perhaps he could.

[14:26] <Reve_Hunter> <goes to bring out the whole pot of coffee and places it on the coffee table>

[14:28] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] now what about that vacation?

[14:28] <Byron_McAllister> <takes the bug>

[14:30] <Byron_McAllister> <slips it into his coat pocket>

[14:31] <Reve_Hunter> Hratli, <hands him a few hundred from her purse> here, buy yourself some new clothes, and get something to eat.

[14:31] <Reve_Hunter> Herusu and I will be off to NC

[14:31] <Reve_Hunter> So you can have full use of my condo.

[14:31] <Reve_Hunter> Take the week off.

[14:32] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] <shrugs> alright

[14:32] <Byron_McAllister> I'll return to my hotel. I will provide you with a list of items I will need to monitor the transmitter.

[14:32] <Reve_Hunter> <shakes Mr. McAllister's hand> well Mr. McAllister. You have my mobile? I'm sure we'll be in touch?

[14:32] <Reve_Hunter> <nods> that'll be fine, we'll get it sent to you from Retrotech.

[14:33] <Byron_McAllister> We will. And yo have my number if you need me.

[14:33] <Reve_Hunter> Herusu, is there anything you wanted to go over, before hratli goes off on his own, and Mr. McAllister leaves?

[14:33] <Herusu_Hunter> hmm

[14:36] <Reve_Hunter> <notes Herusu's silence> I guess he has nothing to add.

[14:36] <Reve_Hunter> <smiles> Call me if you need anything.

[14:36] <Reve_Hunter> <shakes McAllister's hand once again> Thank you.

[14:37] <Reve_Hunter> <smiles> and thank you hratli.

[14:37] <Byron_McAllister> My pleasure.

[14:37] <Reve_Hunter> <escorts Byron to the door> Have a good rest of the day.

[14:37] <Byron_McAllister> <turns to leave>

[14:37] <Herusu_Hunter> [Hratli] <making himself at home... AKA tweaking the TV sound system>

[14:37] <Reve_Hunter> Talk to you soon.

[14:37] <Byron_McAllister> <nods> Thank you.