Carthrat-World Savior: An adventure in misplaced optimism

[Bean Bandit]

If you're bribing me, I want porn. Jack me in, and download me some cyberass, and I'm all yours.

Katana choked. "WHAT?"

[Carthrat]

"What, annoyed that he's not paying attention to you?" quips Carthrat. "Anyway, I can't see anything wrong about that, as long as it doesn't interfere with his cartographical duties.

Yo, old man, where's the internet port?"

[Bean Bandit]

Katana frowns, glaring at you. "I have the oddest urge to gnaw on you for that..."

"I don't have one." Wizard replies. "Viruses are all too easy for my machines to pick up and because of the magic in them, things get weird, really quickly."

[Carthrat]

"How am I supposed to give him what he wants, then?" asks Carthrat, shaking his head. "Help me out, here."

[Bean Bandit]

"Just promise to when you can, and mean it." Wizard replied, strugging. "Oaths are as good as gold, when magic is involved...though, break them, and things get ugly."

[Carthrat]

"Oh, right. I promise, Mappy, to get you some porn when the first conveniant opportunity arises. Should I define conveniant? I really shouldn't have to," muses Carthrat. "Does it need to be in, like, electrical form, or will a magazine do?"

[Bean Bandit]

Electrical form is better. Easier to have my fun, that way. When this box is rockin', Don't come a knockin'! XD

Katana groans. "I may be ill. Just thinking of how that....well, my head hurts."

[Carthrat]

"I'm impressed, honestly. It's like a teenager in a box," replies Carthrat, nodding. "Anyhow. You! Box! Mappy! Display where I need to go to get to this place,' he continues, waving the address-card in front of the box.

[Bean Bandit]

"Boxes is where teenagers should be kept." Katana agrees sourly. "Especially boys."

Mappy is quiet for a moment. Stop waving the goddamned thing around. I can't see...oh! Okay. In contrast to the earlier, simplistic map, one rife with details paints itself on the screen...right down to traffic signals. One building is lit up, bright white and distinct.

Right here, you. And if I recall correctly, this man DOES have a handy dandy INTARWEB connection. Mappy adds helpfully.

[Carthrat]

"See, this is the sort of working relationship I like," nods Carthrat. "Hey, old man! I'll be going soon, but there are a few things I'd like you to get for me, if you could.

First up, try and dig up as many weapons as you can. May as well start putting my.. ability.. to use.

And on that note, if you've got any books on weaponary, I guess I'd better study them, hadn't I?"

He looks somewhat uncomfortable for a moment; a slightly depressed, downbeat look.

"And the other thing I want.. is stuff on recent history. The years since Leviathan invaded. I have all sorts of questions about that.. but I figure, maybe I can just get most of my answers in some books, instead of pestering you over every little thing. I like to read, so don't mind about size."

[Bean Bandit]

Wizard looks thoughtful. "As far as weapons go, I don't have much but my rapier and a bunch of knives." He informs you gravely. "The books, however, I can do...though there aren't more than two or three. The winners of wars write those sorts of things, and the Leviathan's point of view, and ours, clash greatly."

"As I mentioned before, Zara should be able to arrange a great deal for you."

[Carthrat]

"Surely you have your own records, though? Both sides in a war write, even if only ones view is published as mainstream."

Carthrat shrugs. "Anyhow, I'll work things out, somehow. I don't.. know terribly much about this place, you understand. I figure Mappy here can tell me stuff I need to know about the city proper, Katana can prevent me from doing anything rash, and this Zara guy.. well, I figure out what he gets me when I get to him.

But for now, I'm relying on you for.. well.. dammit, a reason to help, I guess. I'll be honest, all I've got against Leviathan is.. your word. I need to know what's going on, if you understand."

[Bean Bandit]

Katana blinks, blushing a bit as she appraises you in light of that particular confession, but Wizard nods. "Like I said, I'll assemble what I can." He agrees. "But if you really want more, ask Zara. Look around. That will back me up more completely than anything I could tell you."

[Carthrat]

"Well, then, we'll be off," replies Carthrat, nodding. "How far away is this place, Mappy?"

[Bean Bandit]

About twenty blocks. A substantial hike, but not exactly across the city. A healthy meatbag could do it in about 30 minutes, or less. The unit replies cheerfully.

"You know, I'd almost assume he said that to be speciesist, but considering his whole attitude so far, I'm guessing he thinks it sounds cool." Katana muses. "You have a knack for obtaining interesting party members, Carthrat."