Session 08

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The Truth About the Job & A New Offer (2024-09-13)

Setting & Atmosphere

• The trio—Mia, Det, and Siz—returns to Den's Den to confront Den and Charles about the dangers of their last job.
• The bar is quiet, but Den subtly ensures privacy by having a regular patron lock the doors.
• The air is tense as they demand answers—especially after being attacked, chased, and unknowingly involved in a murder scene.

Main Events

The Confrontation

• Siz takes the lead, preparing sandwiches and laying out non-negotiable demands:

 - Hazard pay for the dangers they faced.
 - Compensation for morning transit and van recovery.
 - The full truth about what they were delivering.
 - If Charles refuses, she will eat his sandwich in front of him and never cook for him again.

• Mia presses for answers about the building they delivered to, noting that it seemed off for a regular office.
• Det joins in, sarcastically recounting the "excitement" of the mission—mercenaries, car chases, and a suspicious recipient.

Den’s Warning & The Device

• Den pulls out a small device and places it on the table, activating a white-noise jammer.

 - The sound is a bizarre mix of static, muffled voices, and something akin to Julio Iglesias
singing alongside demon-summoning rituals.
 - He and Charles settle in, making it clear that this conversation is not meant for outside ears.

• Den gives them a final chance to walk away, stating:

 - They did nothing illegal.
 - If they want to know the truth, there is no turning back.

The Truth About the Package

• Charles finally reveals the truth:

 - The package contained a rare medical treatment.
 - It was meant for someone either incredibly rich or very important.
 - Someone actively wanted it to be delayed or stopped.
 - Martin was killed for it, and the second missing driver was never found.

• Mia realizes something disturbing:

 - The mercenaries had a chance to steal the package but didn’t.
 - Instead of stopping the delivery, they may have tampered with the contents.
 - Was the whole ambush a ruse to make the delivery seem legitimate?

Payment & Future Considerations

• Each of them receives an envelope with 500 credits inside as additional payment.
• Siz eyes Charles suspiciously, sensing that something feels slightly "off"—not deception, but something unspoken.
• Mia raises concerns about the police, wanting to know if anyone has reported Martin’s death.

 - Den confirms they contacted the Gendarmerie but have not received updates.
 - Charles believes that the attack was premeditated, not a random crime.

Evaluating Trust & Future Work

• Charles defends his secrecy, explaining:

 - He didn’t know them well enough to trust them with the full truth.
 - The job was meant as a test run to see if they could be relied on.
 - If they had been untrustworthy, they could have stolen millions worth of medical treatment.

• Siz warns him to provide better risk assessment in the future.
• Mia points out that their involvement might be beneficial:

 - If Charles has a mole in his operation, hiring outside help could give him time to identify the leak.

• Det insists that withholding information is a dangerous practice, emphasizing that bad intel gets people killed.

The Next Offer: A Missing Person Case

• Charles presents a new job, stating:

 - A person has gone missing.
 - It should be a harmless retrieval mission—but so was the last one.
 - They should assume the worst, prepare for danger, and negotiate bonuses accordingly.
 - If things get too dangerous, they are to pull out immediately.

• He offers to buy them drinks, signalling that they have the chance to consider before accepting.

Current Status & Unresolved Questions

• Who was the medical treatment for, and why was it targeted?
• What happened to the second missing driver?
• Did the mercenaries tamper with the package instead of stealing it?
• Who leaked the job details to the attackers?
• Should they take on the missing person case, or walk away?