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teh_lisa
Entrenched

Joined: 27 Nov 2005
Posts: 950
Location: my chair

Quote:

The Queen...she doesn't understand value. Negotiation is all about making
everyone else think you have the best cards. This is where the Korp gets
it right. Everyone thinks they're powerful...so they are. Funny, really.

I overheard that my presence and control has caused a few passengers to
buckle or jump ship. How weak. A little strife and the building falls,
eh? I've watched the group from afar. There seems to only be a few of
you with the balls for actual life. Tell them to jump in the kiddie pool.
This is where the sharks swim.

_________________
drop it like it's hot

Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:57 pm

Javaman
Veteran

Joined: 11 Jan 2008
Posts: 92

Me:

Quote:

Hey There Delilah,
How Goes your .. Transaction. Sorry, If we got off on the wrong foot. Feel like conversing?

Her:

Quote:

About what?

The transaction is, well, dragging along. Too many chiefs.

Me:

Quote:

Ahh, That does sound like quite the predicament. Too many cooks in the kitchen.. What to do, what to do... About conversing.. perhaps about the party's involved in the transaction? or can you Release that information? Very Happy

Her:

Quote:

Yes...the parties are obnoxious. The Korp, I don't mind. The Queen..at
least I know where she sands. But she always has to bring that meddling
twit...

Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:01 pm

anonymousloli
Unfettered

Joined: 26 Sep 2007
Posts: 475
Location: Michigan

From Delilah, after I asked how business was going.

Quote:

Slowly...the Queen is insisting on another player in this. Most
frustrating. Despite her reliance on me for most things, she's putting a
check-and-balance into the negotiations I don't like.

She knows damn well I can handle this.

Anyways...challenges...

How is your trip?

Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 10:40 pm

anonymousloli
Unfettered

Joined: 26 Sep 2007
Posts: 475
Location: Michigan

Quote:

I agree that the Queen was shown great disrespect. It doesn't surprise me
at all really. This sequence of events has stirred to pot.

What I saw was a missed opportunity. The passengers had her there. While
she is notoriously difficult to reason with, they didn't even try. She
even asked for them to state their case for Edwin. Instead, they cursed
her name and threatened her. Not very likely to get anywhere with that.
No sense...

Too bad you couldn't be there. As a fan of chaos, this was the political
equivalent of bedlam.

Delilah

More from Delilah

Quote:

Yeah...that's the way I see it too. She even opened a door. She asked
for pleas for Edwin. Someone could've at least eased her off the poor
little dweeb.

Jonah was always off the table. As I said...too much value.

As for a personal audience, I'll try but your fellows might have blown
that chance.

To which I replied:

Quote:

I'm not sure what I'd say.

I trust that she knows what she is doing. Has she spent much time with
Athena lately? I figure they must chat from time to time, but that's just
my curiousity.

Please tell the Queen that she has my trust, and I can be her confidant if
she needs another one. I am also yours, Delilah.

What do you think the Korporation will do to Jonah? I'm very worried. He
is like an older brother to me. Could you have them promise to not kill
him, perhaps?

Oh also, could you ask her to please be kind to Edwin. I realize no one
else took the time to plea for him, but I feel I must. It was partially my
fault that he doubted her, because I did for a while as well, as you well
know. I was worried she would kill him, and I do not want that at all, at
all. Delilah, please express with the proper emotion how much I'd like for
him to at least remain alive and treated as a human.

That's all. I just worry about my friends.

You, too, Delilah. Don't do anything stupid to get yourself in trouble
with the Queen.

Quote:

The Queen I can handle. I don't know what I can do for Edwin. No one
stuck up for the poor chap when they had the shot. He'll be ok though.
His position might not improve but he's well fed and she's started giving
him back some tools.

As for the Korp and Jonah..I'm sure the Korp sees Jonah as a better chip
for negotiations. Going from a nut-job to a revered member of the Deck
and the liaison and compatriot to the passengers...big trade-up. Good
news for Jonah. If he stays valuable, he'll be fine.

me:

Quote:

Good, thank you for easing my mind.

Okay, Delilah. My friends have said we have info you may like. What we
want to know is:

What will be the value of what we get in return?
Can we really be sure we'll get anything?
Is there any way... you'd be willing to keep this information from the Queen?

Quote:

Fair trade for fair trade. If it's those codes, I'll try to offer the
like. Hard call but you guys can ask away. I can't get you Joanh or
Edwin's release but I do have the Queen's ear.

As for my quiet? This is MY transaction. I keep my own records. Mum's
the word, Love.

Quote:

He's a fop. I knocked him around today in meetings. If it's any
consolation, I have to "stand guard"...you know...like the lawyers at the
table who don't get to speak...

On Sun, February 3, 2008 12:34 am, Loli Like Pop wrote:
> I see. They are contacting you about it. I'm not interested in that
> aspect, I'm an info gatherer.
>
> So 5c is weak. This would mean there is NO WAY for us to get him to help
> us. He's probably going to do whatever the Korporation says. Yuck, yuck. Is
> there any way you can get him ready for what he's about to face? Harden
> him up just a little bit?

Quote:

Yeah...but such is the job sometimes. I have a bigger mark anyways.

On Sun, February 3, 2008 12:40 am, Loli Like Pop wrote:
> Ugh! How degrading! I would be none too pleased.

Quote:

Not yet, Loli. I love you girl, but too much is at stake this early in
the game. Can't let the players get a whiff before they expose their
bellies. Let's just say that freelance is a better role from my vantage.

On Sun, February 3, 2008 12:52 am, Loli Like Pop wrote:
> Ooh, do tell, if you could please! What are you aiming for?

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:27 am
Last edited by anonymousloli on Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:57 am; edited 4 times in total

satims
Decorated

Joined: 21 Sep 2007
Posts: 275

Quote:

Sorry, Love. Jonah has to happen. Morcar matters too much here. You
guys have a shot at Edwin though. He's a genius, right? Maybe he can
help you.

Quote:

The Queen sees you guys as trespassers...said it herself. She was against
bringing you guys into the process from the beginning. I've heard her
complain about you all quite a lot.

The Aces, and most of the others feel differently, but every group has a
lot of different types. Learn to read the players in the game and it gets
easier to get the process.

I mean that if you know who you're betting against, you can try to beat
them to the prize. Get good at reading eyes. People can't hide much
behind eyes.

In my comment on not knowing who to trust..

Quote:

Sure you do...it's just that those guys are in chains at the moment.
Jonah and Edwin sure care for you guys.

Play smart and you just might see them again.

You're right not to trust me. But I'm not your biggest worry. It's not
you guys I'm after. There's bigger game at this table.

Quote:

Business is business. Jonah's off the table. What are you selling?

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:28 am

SitNoir
Guest

Quote:

Hello Again...

I missed the audience with the queen....I haven't missed the after effects though.

It seems it didn't go down too well....but with so many confliction opinions and personalities I suppose that can only be expected >.<

I know you weren't there...but did you get the chance to see it perhaps? I don't know if you have any thoughts...Or if you've heard anything from the Queen >.<

I know your in meetings...Get to me if you can...when you have the time...

Hope business is going well.

M.

Quote:

I was in another room dealing with Jonah. He tried his best to be an ally
from behind the scenes for you all. Really quite noble. Foolish but
noble.

No matter. As I've said before. He's too precious to us to harm. His
transgressions will be largely ignored.

Quote:

Yeah. I heard about that.

I don't know if your at liberty to answer this question...or if you've done so already..but what makes Jonah so special?

The others are trying to figure out what you want...any suggestions? :p

M.

Quote:

I'm considering a deal on Edwin right now.

As for Jonah, there's a lot more to him than I think even he knows. We
haven't seen his potential yet, if you ask me. I'm not the only one who's
noticed either. Fortunately for you, the Queen doesn't read that paper...

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:55 am

Valrik
Boot

Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 65

Me:

Quote:

Would you be interested in the login information for the Box?

It could be quite useful in showing it off to potential buyers.

Quote:

Hmm...what do you want in return? It would greatly lower Edwin's value but it'd be a nice bargaining chip later on.

Me:

Quote:

Jonah

Quote:

Too steep. I can just choke those codes out of Edwin. Counter?

Me:

Quote:

How about Edwin?

If you've got the codes, you won't need to sully your hands with extracting the data from him. I know that might give you some measure of pleasure, but time is of the essence, no?

You've got the box, you'll have the codes. Edwin is just taking up space at this point.

Quote:

Let me consider this. Give me a moment to think. I'll get back to you soon.

Quote:

Alright Michael. Here's my offer. I can get Edwin home and give him email privileges. I'm sure you want more but that's all I'll get out of
the Queen tonight.

I know it's a token but it's something, right?

Me:

Quote:

If that's all we can get out of the Queen, then we'll need something from you as well. You say that Jonah has more value than even he knows. So if you can only offer getting Edwin home and email access, then we'd also like all of the information that you have involving Jonah and his information.

What do you say?

Also, what's our timeframe?

Quote:

Jonah...his information? Well, I know what I know. Jonah doesn't exactly love talking to me. As far as untapped potential, I'll offer up what I know but it's mostly instinct.

What time-frame do you need? Take as long as you like.

I'm going to crash. Jet lag is getting the better of me.

Have a lovely evening
Delilah

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:07 am

anonymousloli
Unfettered

Joined: 26 Sep 2007
Posts: 475
Location: Michigan

Quote:

Tough group to pin down. Haven't had to look them up in a while. In a
way, they're a lot like me...no direct affiliations but the Deck is stuck
with us anyways.

Goodnight, Love.

On Sun, February 3, 2008 1:14 am, Loli Like Pop wrote:
> It has been a pleasure. I think you see where I'm coming from. Most
> certainly, you see it better than anyone else in or around the deck.
>
> Sleep well. I'll think of some questions for you by the morning.
>
>
> In fact, here's one now- have you spoken to any jokers lately? I've been
> wanting to get into contact with them.

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:25 am

Taluria-NLI
Guest

my messages with Delilah thus far.

Taluria wrote:

Delilah,

I am very sorry that I have not contacted you previously. I have had to sit on the sidelines this week, which is displeasing. I hope that the depredations of the other passengers have not caused trouble for you.

Taluria

Delilah wrote:

Nothing I can't handle Love.

Taluria wrote:

Delilah,

I feel sure that you can take most of what is dished out. But of course, I am not the most ambitious of Passengers. If you Quick change of subject. How are our dear friends holding up right now?

Also, It seems odd to me that the Aces would allow this... Do you think they may have become complacent?

Taluria

Delilah wrote:

Sorry 'bout the slow reply...lots of post-Audience fires to put out. Had
to keep the Queen from killing Jonah...she was a bit irked by your crew.
The Aces? Don't know them very well. They don't like coming around the
Queen. She's a tad abrasive...I'm sure you've noticed. Why they don't
step in is anyone's guess. Maybe the Spade is leading the charge?

Aside: yes I am being polite/nice to her, it's my nature to at least try to do so. If you don't like that, please don't bother fussing at me.

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:39 pm

Clementine
Decorated

Joined: 26 Dec 2007
Posts: 208

-- pretty cryptic

My question to her last night:

Quote:

You don't actually think the Queen will have further need of your services once this 'transaction' has taken place .. do you?

Her reply:

Quote:

Need me? She needs me more than she knows...and if not, I've got my bases covered. Watch your back...there are snakes in the grass. And they're not all my friends.

_________________
A thinking woman sleeps with monsters.
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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:57 pm

anonymousloli
Unfettered

Joined: 26 Sep 2007
Posts: 475
Location: Michigan

Quote:

If they take off the bloody hand cuffs, I'll be happier... metaphorically
speaking of course.

The Korp's to slick for ass-kissing. I'm a bit concerned.

That's alright...if things get ugly, I'll bust some heads.

How are you, Love?

At this point, I'm trying to get her to focus on Korp and not Flynn. Making her think Korp is her biggest worry.

Quote:

I see!

I do get some hostility from them- being accused of not thinking things through is always the worst. That's where being a Spade comes in.

What you think I don't realize, I probably do.

On Sun, February 3, 2008 11:43 am, delilahSPLATsilverladder.com wrote:
> Well then...we have more in common than you could know.
>
>
>
> On Sun, February 3, 2008 11:41 am, Loli Like Pop wrote:
>
>> Obviously, I do not tell them everything, but just enough to help them.
>> You have your payment for helping people, and I have mine. Mine just
>> happens to be amusement.
>>
>> On Sun, February 3, 2008 11:33 am, delilahSPLATsilverladder.com wrote:
>>
>>
>>> As I've said...business is business. Some trade in stocks and bonds,
>>> I
>>> hang lives in the balance when it suits. If I may, Love, how are you
>>> dancing this fine line between me and the others? They don't mention
>>> you so you must be good.

Quote:

He's probably just nervous. Maybe he knows he's fail at negotiations and doesn't want to upset the Queen?
On Sun, February 3, 2008 12:01 pm, delilahSPLATsilverladder.com wrote:
> Whenever Flynn calls it. He's really dragging his feet. I don't even
> know why...
>
>
> On Sun, February 3, 2008 11:55 am, Loli Like Pop wrote:
>
>> ;D I'll go with both Spade and Club, since I do see what you mean.
>>
>>
>>
>> So, negotiations are happening soon?
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, February 3, 2008 11:52 am, delilahSPLATsilverladder.com wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Maybe so. I think you are more dangerous than many know, and I
>>> greatly admire that. And you still insist you're a Spade? If you
>>> insist.

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:08 pm
Last edited by anonymousloli on Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:02 pm; edited 1 time in total

SituationNoir
Boot

Joined: 14 Jan 2008
Posts: 69

Quote:

Good Morning (again).

It's almost 6AM here...still rubbing the sleep from my eyes and chasing away last night with some good coffee.

Today is D-Day, is it not? So far it's all started off fairly normally...an insight to when the main transaction will take place?

M.

Quote:

That's 5c's job now. Can you hear me roll my eyes? Smile

Quote:

Ah, yes. 5C. He doesn't seem the most interesting of sorts by any means.
I don't know much about him.
I take it you two arn't the best of friends....:p

M.

Quote:

You can assume. The Queen's faith is misplaced. He'll buckle. I'm sure
of it.

Quote:

I do it alot.
You seem very sure.
What do you expect will happen if he does though? I daresay the Queen won't be pleased...

M.

Quote:

I'm sure she knows I'll pick up the slack. Despite that, I still think
it's a waste getting him involved.

And then - as at the time I could think of nothing better to say - I asked her about the weather :p And what she was doing today...Iwon't bother putting my email up, I pretty much said it was raining where I was, I was drinking coffee and gluing things :p I asked her what she was doing...

Quote:

It's sunny but I'm indoors today...pseudo-guard duty.

Things are quiet right now. Flynn seems to be doing prep work and the
like. I keep seeing him rushing around. Must be making arrangements.

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:53 pm
Last edited by SituationNoir on Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:37 pm; edited 1 time in total

anonymousloli
Unfettered

Joined: 26 Sep 2007
Posts: 475
Location: Michigan

Quote:

Eesh, I almost feel bad for Flynn.

I have a feeling he won't get as lenient a punishment as Edwin is getting, huh? D:
On Sun, February 3, 2008 12:08 pm, delilahSPLATsilverladder.com wrote:
> Maybe. He better not blow it. The Queen is not kind to failure.
> Remember Darth Vader? Now imagine him insane.

Quote:

What do you expect to happen today?
On Sun, February 3, 2008 12:19 pm, delilahSPLATsilverladder.com wrote:
> Not if he blows it.

Quote:

Yes, you do.

I hope everything goes exactly as you and I would like, Delilah. I don't
want to see the Queen unhappy.
On Sun, February 3, 2008 12:27 pm, delilahSPLATsilverladder.com wrote:
> I don't even know yet. I'm sure he knows my opinion of him. He's not
> really sharing his timetable yet. In fact...I'm not even sure where the
> drop is yet. I think I need to go ask a few questions.

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:11 pm

ForumLurker
Decorated

Joined: 10 Jul 2007
Posts: 165

emails from last couple days...

ok...

my email exchanges between me and Delilah...

Not worth much.. but oh well..

Me:

Quote:

Delilah
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WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY!!!

hmm.. Sorry.. no idea why I did that.. I am way over on the other side of the country.. lol

*shrugs*
-Lurker

Delilah:

Quote:

hmm

Me:

Quote:

What? Did you not have a decent trip?
-Lurker

Delilah:

Quote:

Yes I did, but now I'm seriously jet-lagged. I could sleep for days.

Insert Gap where she doesn't talk to me...

Me:

Quote:

Now that you have gathered what you needed...
What does one such as yourself do for "Fun"?

The Queen has new plans? Are we allowed to know what those plans may entail?
-Lurker

Delilah:

Quote:

Lately? Mostly flex my muscles. Though I do enjoy a good competition.
I've really enjoyed this little chase.

Me:

Quote:

Ahh... the chase..

Yes.. the chase can be fun.. if you know where the starting line is.. or where the finish
line is..

unfortunately for us.. You seem to hold all the cards.. pun intended.

-Lurker

Delilah:

Quote:

So true...so true. Must be frustrating. Smile

Me:

Quote:

And if it IS true... Then there is nothing for us to do but wait and see what happens..

Personally, I would like to know what is going on... but it seems people like to keep me
in the dark.
Do YOU know what is going on?

-Lurker

Delilah:

Quote:

A synopsis then...

As the Korp has recently announced that they have Morcar and the box, and
we have a certain something they want, negotiations are going to be made.

This appears to be out of the passengers' hands for the moment. Of
course, a new card stands to be revealed tomorrow. Who knows what might
happen.

Now if I were in your shoes, I would see this differently. Many have
complained of helplessness. So sad. Is your group really so feeble?

Me:

Quote:

So just who is this "WE"? And what do you have that the Korp wants?

You are not a member of the Deck.. you are not Korp.. So What does that Make you?
You are a 3rd Party.. outside of the Deck and Korp... Temporarily Working With the Deck?
or Just the Queen outside of the deck's authority.

Our group is just as odd as any other group. Feeble isn't accurate.

-Lurker

Delilah:

Quote:

Perspective is such a huge influence on what you see.

I have a certain someone here with me right now. Listen closely when he
speaks.

This won't be his means of communication, however. Don't miss it.

Now here is where we go into the AIM chat with the Queen.

Our communication stops again.. so I have to re-kickstart it.

Me:

Quote:

Delilah..

How goes the Negotiations? Who is doing the dealing? The Queen or the Aces?

I assume you still have Edwin and Jonah... and since you have been decent to me with responses, I was hoping
you would grant me a favor.

Can you please tell Edwin and Jonah that they are Missed, and that I hope everything is ok with them.

Thanks...
-Lurker

Delilah:

Quote:

Oh...I assure you they know. But if it makes you feel better, I showed
Edwin your email. The Queen is a bit heated over Jonah's actions tonight.
I probably wont see him again until tomorrow. Not to fear...he has to be
in good shape for the trade.

Me:

Quote:

You know Delilah...

This doesn't have to happen this way.

Is there still a chance you can come to an...arrangement?

This new Card coming in tomorrow does not sound like a good thing, in these tense times.

-Lurker

Delilah:

Quote:

Perspective is significant. I can't say for sure whether you'll like the
guy or not. You'd rather have me at the table?

Me:

Quote:

To be brutally Honest...

I wish there wasn't a table at all.. None of this should be happening...
but your Queen seems to want too much.. She has gone power mad.. and even YOU can see
that.
This cannot be good for anyone... Even you.. you are on your own side.. you've admitted
that.
As soon as the Queen no longer has a use for you.. you are gone. Sad really.

-Lurker

Delilah:

Quote:

Not that simple, Love. The Queen controls her suit better than me. I'll
survive an upheaval. Will the Deck?

Once again.. a huge timelapse where she puts me on the backburner while dealing with others...

Me:

Quote:

Delilah...

Since I do not get the amount of replies from you as some of my more.. vocal fellow passengers.. I hear most things 2nd hand.

Obviously I am no Deal Maker.. I'll let the 15 or so others work on that.

I was just hoping you could pass on another message for me.
I know you are no Carrier Pigeon... but please do me this favor.
I would greatly appreciate it.
----------
To Jonah: Re: An Answer to a Vent Question... **This isn't funny anymore. ** The Bird is the Word. Stay Strong brother.

To Edwin: Hope you are ok.. I am sorry about everything that has been going on... we're working on it man...
----------
Delilah.. I am going to need Confirmation on this.. If you do pass on these messages.. I need the answer to this question... What is Lurker's Real Name?

Thank you...
-Lurker

I look forward to your reply.. and further communication from you.. you are fiesty, and I kinda like that.

Delilah:

Quote:

You ask a lot but offer nothing. Really though...I have nothing to lose
here and I get to find out some things. I guess I'll help you out.

Me:

Quote:

Thank you...

While waiting for confirmation of that..

and in other topics...

Can you tell me anything about our new friend Flynn?
He seems.. odd.

-Lurker

Delilah:

Quote:

Weak...twit. Incompetent loyalist. Sum it up?

I forgot...I'll look into to your requests during the downtime.

Me:

Quote:

Heh.. How do you Really feel? lol

Twit: 3. Slang A foolishly annoying person.

I think we've all met some "twits" in our lives...

Loyalist to who?

-Lurker

Am now waiting....

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:47 pm

anonymousloli
Unfettered

Joined: 26 Sep 2007
Posts: 475
Location: Michigan

Quote:

You know what really irks me?

The Queen is, unfortunately, far more confident in Flynn than I. She is
keeping me here to deal with a few localized issues. I'm not even on the
drop now! So be it.

I met with Flynn. There's parts of the plan I don't like but the basics
are solid. It'll probably work. Too many variables though...

I hope the passengers realize that if this goes wrong, Jonah could pay the
price.

Delilah

Quote:

I haven't gotten that info yet. They're probably from the same pool the
Queen's thugs come from. Locals with flexible morals.

On Sun, February 3, 2008 2:00 pm, Loli Like Pop wrote:
> Are these guards from suits other than the Clubs? That'd be interesting,
> to have one diamond in there. Or are they non-deck?

I asked if she and the queen are childhood friends:

Quote:

No...I haven't known her that long. Maybe 10 years now? It's an estimate.

I'm going to step out for a bit. I need to see some of the
city...especially since I'm grounded for a few days.

Talk to you later, Love.
Delilah

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:52 pm

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