9491/Meeting in Manhattan

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Meeting in Manhattan
Date of Scene: 06 January 2022
Location: Downtown Manhattan
Synopsis: Karla Sofen talks with Shredder and the Purple Dragons while 'acquiring' things in Manhattan. There is plenty to go around right before the Angels attack.
Cast of Characters: Karla Sofen, Shredder




Karla Sofen has posed:
She's here. Because there's always going to be something amazing to find when everyone is running, there's a panic no matter how organized things are, and there's looting to some level to give her some cover. Rather than her normal 'outfit', Karla has shifted her attire to a white uniform, red hair flowing out of it, and a set of technological looking goggles on her face. A white looking utility belt is on her hips. She's casually phasing through abandoned locations looking for anything good.

Shredder has posed:
    Manhattan's chaos hasn't stopped of course. While the streets are mostly empty, there's always a few that have decided to stay, either as opportunists or people who deny the impending doom. In the cold air, a team of six youths with purple dragons emblazoned on the backs of their jacket take a crowbar to a boarded front window. Across the street, a Japanese man watches, bundled in a thick black coat that reaches to his knees, his breath on the air. He seems uninterested in stopping them, more as if he's monitoring them.

Karla Sofen has posed:
Purple dragons.. Where has she seen those before? Hazy memories from Zemo's monologuing go to hit her, and she would casually go to float in their direction, coming up an dout of the ground about fiteen meters away. Going to hold her hands up and over above her head in a gesture showing she meant no aggression.

Shredder has posed:
    The youths seem oblivious to her approach, but the Japanese man is not. As they continue with their prying, freeing the window's covering, they are interrupted by a shout. "Hai!" he shouts, causing all of them to jump and turn to look at him, it's only then that they see Karla. They don't say anything, looking as if they are waiting for authority to speak, and the Japanese man simply watches Karla, as if waiting for her.

Karla Sofen has posed:
Karla Sofen would hold her hands up and over in the air in a show of non aggression, "Hello." She wold offer, floating in midair with goggles and mask obscuring her face. "Just noting us working over the same area. Didn't want to have any -trouble-."

Shredder has posed:
    The Japanese man narrows his eyes. "Rather polite manners for a looter," he comments. "What is your name?" He doesn't move a muscle other than that. The looting youths, for their part, simply stand dumbly, uncertain whether they should be aggressive or passive in this situation. They choose passive, glancing to each other for unspoken advice which doesn't seem to be forthcoming to each other.

Karla Sofen has posed:
Karla Sofen would go to fold her hands together, "Oh, I'm Spectre." Taking a moment before bringing up the name Ghost. No need to risk anything just in case there's someone by that name that might not be happy with someone pretending to be them. "I was thinking there's plenty of things here to go around. No reason to -fight-."

Shredder has posed:
    "Indeed," the Japanese man says. "But it is not common for someone to come and converse so peacefully during such activities. Particularly when most of the city is under the stress of believing that there is an impending celestial body to destroy it all." He arches one brow, but of course, he seems also very unconcerned about the event that should happen in a few hours.

Karla Sofen has posed:
Karla Sofen would shrug, "Whether or not there is everyone believes it enough to get the heck out of Manhattan. So I see no reason to not take advantage of it while we have a bit of time before whatever shows up. Of course there's stress. And that means that everyone has bigger priorities than stopping a few of us helping ourselves to things."

Shredder has posed:
    "I see," the Japanese man says. "I appreciate a person who does not fear the uncertainty of the future," he says. "I am the Shredder." He isn't wearing the armor that he's normally known for, and seems unconcerned that she may see his face. "There is something impending to be certain," he says. "But I do not believe it is a meteor. That said, I'm fully confident in my operation's ability to maintain itself in a crisis. In the meantime, it is a good business opportunity for the training of new recruits." He looks back at the youths, and removes a hand from his coat to shoo them back to their work. "Without breaking," he instructs, just as they are about to smash the window.

Karla Sofen has posed:
Karla Sofen would glance at Shredder, "Don't believe I've had the pleasure. You don't often see someone working with the local gangs." She would gesture a hand at the Purple Dragons. "They seem to be quite efficient." She would say this with sincerity and politeness. "I see no reason to fight one another when there's plenty and profit can be made with no real interruptions. Time for some fun and games. I've already gotten a few choice things."

Shredder has posed:
    "Hmm." Shredder answers, not giving agreement of disagreement. The youth's pause and discuss, trying to figure out how they can actually accomplish their task without breaking anything. "It is simple to break things," he says. "It is difficult to pass without detection. This is a good opportunity for them to practice."

Karla Sofen has posed:
Karla Sofen would mm, "And no immediate consequences if they fail. not the best circumstances to train.. But also means that you're not at risk if something bad happens." She would go to float underground for a moment, popping up a few moments later with some sort of unusual looking generator.

Shredder has posed:
    "A most useful ability," the Japanese eyes appraise the phasing through of the ground before him. "May I ask, is it of a natural ability? Or is it one acquired?" His attention seems mostly off the youth as they settle on how to get through the door, trying to use the crow bar to dismantle the glass frame on the front door.

Karla Sofen has posed:
Karla Sofen would wiggle her fingers together, "That's a question. A question comes wtih a favor attached on the other end. Us splitting the area isn't what I consider one. So I'll indulge your curiousity, but I'll get one in return."

Shredder has posed:
    "Very well," Shredder answers after a few moments of consideration. "That's a fair exchange." He leaves the comment there as a clang releases the metal frame on the door, the boys cheering each other as they catch the glass as it comes free from the frame.

Karla Sofen has posed:
Karla Sofen would mm, "Oh, comes from this." She would go to tap her fingers over on the belt she had on. A little glow of light flashing from it. Sure, the glow of light was from a surreptitious use of her powers..

Shredder has posed:
    The Shredder nods. "I may have to commission some of those," he suggests. "It's an asset I'd certainly be interested in acquiring." The implication is that he would pay her for them if she was willing to reach an arrangement.

Karla Sofen has posed:
Karla Sofen would nod, "Of course. That may be a litlte more involved. I'll get back to you." She would glance at the Purple Dragons. "They have your contact information? when I've decided I'll get in touch with one of them." If that worked.

Shredder has posed:
    "Michael," The Shredder says, causing one of them to jump and turn to face them. "Yes, master!" Master? Yes, that's what he said. "Give her your contact information," he says. "And notify me if she reaches out to you."

    The youth bows, and rushes toward Karla. "Um, I can text you my number, does that work?" he asks.

Karla Sofen has posed:
Karla Sofen would nod at Shredder, "Of course. Pleasure doing business with you." She would take it down and then go to float through the ground. Uique ability, that.