Regular streets of Megatropolis

[JennyDK]

The streets around town are typically fairly safe, if one uses common sense and know to be armed a little bit.
It is when things turn dark that the more shady people start to show to conduct their business of varying degrees of legality.

[Dream Guide]

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Edited March 31, 2022 by Dream Guide

[Reider]

Serick sighed as his optics booted up, the whir of power coursing through his body. The metallic man groaned as he stood, the apartment a very small studio which had room for himself and his little workbench to repair or resharpen the weaponry of his buzzsaws. Though as he booted up he heard the usual knocking in the wee mornings. "Oh Serick dear could you help an old woman with couple of her chores!" Serick groaned as the voice box rumbled into the air, "Yes Mrs. Koya I will be right there!" had it not been for his sweet old landlord Serick wouldn't have had a place to currently stay as he was low on funds, identification, and good couple other things. He did various jobs and as his word helped his old landlord out with various chores like cutting vegetation, pulling out bits from the old pipes, as well as taking out the trash. A metallic body with a arms that could fold into saws made this help with some of the work.

After his usual upkeep with various items in the morning. Strick gave a bow to Mrs. Koya and took off. His destination? To look for more job openings because surely someone could use a man with several blade attachments.... right?

[JennyDK]

6 hours ago, Reider said:

Serick sighed as his optics booted up, the whir of power coursing through his body. The metallic man groaned as he stood, the apartment a very small studio which had room for himself and his little workbench to repair or resharpen the weaponry of his buzzsaws. Though as he booted up he heard the usual knocking in the wee mornings. "Oh Serick dear could you help an old woman with couple of her chores!" Serick groaned as the voice box rumbled into the air, "Yes Mrs. Koya I will be right there!" had it not been for his sweet old landlord Serick wouldn't have had a place to currently stay as he was low on funds, identification, and good couple other things. He did various jobs and as his word helped his old landlord out with various chores like cutting vegetation, pulling out bits from the old pipes, as well as taking out the trash. A metallic body with a arms that could fold into saws made this help with some of the work.

After his usual upkeep with various items in the morning. Strick gave a bow to Mrs. Koya and took off. His destination? To look for more job openings because surely someone could use a man with several blade attachments.... right?

After a few minutes of walking outside, there is a holographic billboard that catches his attention. It shows a large portrait of someone who looks rather interesting. It shows the name "Drake" and a phone number to call. Beyond that it says the following:

"Looking for a trustworty Contractor who always has business to send your way? Are you looking to do anything from minor to major jobs? Then look no further: Drake has you covered. Call today and set up your next opportunity!"

[Reider]

Serick hummed at the billboard... that could work! He hasn't been in the city long and perhaps a contractor is just what he needed... The machine went over to one of the public phone systems as he began filling it with the needed credit amount before looking back at the number...dialed and then waited... once he would get a call Serick would politely answer best he could "hello there? I was hoping to speak to a Mr. Drake of being a potential contractor? I'm looking for work and not sure where to start digging up jobs..." Serick hoped this would work. It would help him gain funds for potential upgrades... or to pay back his landlord for the electric bill..

[JennyDK]

The phone dials a few beeps before being picked up at the other end."Greetings. You are speaking to Drake himself. I am indeed a contractor. Who am I speaking to and what sort of jobs are you wanting to seek out?", he asks, the tone articulate, precise and gentleman-like, very refined and distinct.

[Reider]

Serick had to nod to himself at the rather nice way the man spoke on the other line. "I am Serick. A battle cyborg if you will and was mainly looking for jobs that would be good....for a man with saw hands. I am relatively good at jumping into things as well..." Serick felt embarrassed. How else did he describe himself? That he has saw hands? Seriously... at least that's what the main point of him was though.. a metallic body made to tale punishment, saws to cut through flesh and metal alike. Little boosters to jump him into the fray easier. Serick realized he didn't really have much other skills at the moment did he? Shame...

[JennyDK]

There is a slight pause on the other end before Drake spoke once more."So, are you trying to say that you are indeed looking for jobs of the more....confrontation-like sort? If so, there are usually a plethora of such situations to deal with of varying degrees of danger and such. Of course, I cannot promise any sort of protection on most of them. I do act as the middle man after all and any sort of extra gear or other kinds of help, will be on behalf of the client wanting someone to deal with the contract", the masked man replies back into the line.

[Reider]

Serick pondered the question. Was that the case? It might be... "yes I'm sure. This is a way for me to get my feet on the ground and make some progress in this city. I don't really have alot other then what's attached to me in a flismy squared space." maybe too much information to give... but he had to try something 

[JennyDK]

Drake looks through his current contract listing whilst they speak, trying to find someone for a newbie who seems set on combat oriented missions."I see. There certainly is no lack of such jobs where others have the need for such. I think I have one that could be fit you for: Escorting a minor celebrity during a small fan event. They have been receiving a threat for it and thus want to have an outsider to help their security team as even they are not above suspicion", the man explains, saving the more firm details for if Serick accepts that one.

[Reider]

Serick nodded to the idea over the phone to himself, this would be helpful. "yes I think that would be a great start then actually. I would like to accept this if it's not pending for someone else."

[JennyDK]

"That is good. I have looked up your contact information and I will send you the details about it. Good luck with and feel free to call if you need anything. Have a nice day and thank you for choosing my office.", Drake anwers him before then hanging up. Soon after, a message is put into Serick's inbox with the information needed about the job. It is fairly simply, so not a whole lot is written there, besides the overall details, one of which being the name of the celebrity: Mr. Fantastic. He is to do a meet-and-greet fan event in the grand market district and then a minor performance.

Edited April 12, 2022 by JennyDK

[Reider]

Serick had to chuckle. Mr Fantastic? Now he was curious. Well might as well head out to this location. He still had energy, perhaps a quick recharge at the ol apartment but nothing too bad... after some time Serick would begin his walk towards the mission details, taking in the sights, surroundings. Didn't want someone to have a place to hide and assault a celebrity after all...

[JennyDK]

The name belongs to a minor celebrity, meaning most people, outside of a devoted niche knows about him. He is one of the few who still deals in magic shows, which seems more hipster than anything in this day and age. If Serick was to look the guy up on the Ultra-web, the much faster version of the old Internet, he would discover how he had to work fairly hard to even get his current reputation and audience. So at least there is some redeeming factor to what might seem like a stuck-up and pompous sounding person. The route there takes the android past various neighbourhoods, ranging from slums and to more middle classed residential areas and even a park or two. On his way towards a distant district, nothing out of the ordinary appears.

GM: Character and scene moving to: Grand Market District