It's Only Nuyen IC

She turns to Daniel and says. "An insightful question." She then turns to address you all. "Each job is paid a specific amount. This may vary from 1,500 to 2,000 for what we consider low-risk, 2,500 to 4,000 for medium-risk and from 4,500 to 6,000+ for high-risk. You will only ever be asked to transport one individual at a time. This keeps us all safe, the Department, you and our client. There will be a clear signing out of the individual upon leaving and a clear signing in of the individual upon the safe delivery as per our policy. This policy is not negotiable! Our clients safety is first and foremost. Low to medium risk individuals will be delivered safely first before moving to high risk individuals based on your collective performance. I am sure that living from boxed and tinned foods is becoming more than a little annoying and tedious.

In terms of freelancers, are we not all freelancers? I am, you are and so is he! (indicating the Ork muscle with a respectful sideways glance at the Ork). Furthermore, Child Services Transport Division has contracted freely with Corporate and Private Sector groups and organisations with what can only be described as, 'poor performance'. This has been less than satisfying for my Superiors and I who posed the question during a Departmental think-tank, then 'who else?' A senior colleague of mine and I suggested using peer group Shadowrunners or 'Freelancers', your words. We have both found them to be reputable, understanding, clear about the contract(s) and willing to ensure performance. Our clients are not unlike yourselves, bold, focussed,inclined to be a little risky and reckless however, the difference is that while they do not always get the job done, you do! Your very reputation and living depends upon it! At times, like you, they are disrespecting of the 'Law' and more respecting of 'Lore'. These two words are said the same but spelt differently, likewise with their meanings. You also come from similar backgrounds and therefore have some empathy, some understanding with these individuals. They are right now at an important crossroads in their life and for some, certain death is their endgame. Society has cast them and stereotyped them, sometimes from birth, but like you they have intelligence, youth, vibrancy, resiliency and a will to complete the task. However, their judgement and their misuse of their energy has found them wanting in the Laws of Seattle. Filling our prisons and cemeteries with these talented individuals is the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.  Some of you have either been involved in criminal activity or it's fringes except that now you have made the clear choice or have the clear desire to be 'something better'.

I have to agree with you ladies and gentlemen that this is a departure from the norm, however, what is the norm and whose norm is it? If one keeps doing the same things poorly then one should not be surprised at the poor results. In other words if you keep banging your head against a brick wall then all you will get is a sore head."

She turns to Eve. "I hope that answers your question."

She then turns to Dirk and continues, "I assure you that they have already been targeted by the society we live in (indicating to everybody). For some this is because of their action or in-action that they find themselves with us. We provide the best care and protection for them, in a society where they have become the bottom-feeders. 'Societys' words, not mine. I see their potential, and here you all are today, living examples of what is possible. For the most part I am sure that in your bright career as Shadowrunners that you will basically do what you feel is right, at times without respect for the 'Law' but with total respect for truth, liberty, justice and freedom.

The woman straightens her jacket and her eyes become a little more steely.

She says calmly and with a hint of a smile, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a re-run of a Dragon's Den trid-episode!" The smile spreads a little more and then she returns to the steely look of someone that is not offended but is dealing with 'some' legitimate questions that require definitive answers, others were simply a metric ton of bull drek. Either way you get the feeling she was used to hearing both but only dealing with one.

She turns to address Daniel first. "I agree to your tier. I would have been inclined to negotiate higher if I were you, however, I agree to your 'tier'. It's middle ground and I accept." The smile returns just briefly before she moves on. "Furthermore, some of the clients you will be transporting are wanted in relation to a number of incidents. Some are wanted criminals, facing some serious criminal charges but are too young to be placed before a court and so will be dealt with by a youth court. That is why they have been placed with us. Some are under protection, while others are in our care for a variety of other reasons. You will be required to sign a confidence and supply contract which includes a confidentiality agreement."

She turns to Eve and says, "Thank you for paying attention. Each amount paid is for the transport of one individual at a time and therefore payment is made for the transport of that individual to that individual or group that transports them. If this is unacceptable to you, then I thank you for your attendance and you may leave via the front desk at reception."

She then turns to D-Man. "The 'department' can provide you with a vehicle if you so wish, however, your payment will drop naturally as we are providing the vehicle. The vehicle you provide will have to be registered and certified to ensure the safety of the client being transported. Surely that is a gimme! I think it does not bode well when you tell the Johnson what he or she can or cannot say. So I will say what you didn't want me to say and that is that it varies. Some transportations are up-state, some are down-state. Some are city to city while some are local for example transporting them to see their counsellor, a doctor, the hospital, to family group conferences and restorative justice meetings, various tribal affiliate meetings, to youth courts, to other federal and state facilities. As you can see and appreciate it 'varies'. Air transport will either be met by you or by us and that is why I have accepted the 'tier' offered by this forward thinking gentleman. Late fees apply only after fair investigation into the lateness occurs. It may well be that the reason for a late delivery is not your fault however, we expect to be informed at all times on transportation matters."

She steps back and says, "If there are no further questions ladies and gentlemen then ...".

The woman's face softens as she listens to Slip Stream and even smiles at his attempts at humour to lighten the situation.

"Yes!" She says. "You will find that the vehicle you select is brand new and you may pick it up from the Transport Depot in Seattle. It will come loaded with a rigger interface, something that we have never used before. However, having sought some advice prior to this meet about how Shadowrunners prefer to operate, I have asked that the vehicle be 'adapted' somewhat. I have also asked that the seating arrangement is adapted to meet larger Metahuman needs and that an Anti-Theft device be added.

Thanks D-Man! That will be of great help to your team mates!"