Acquisitions (Day 5 EE)

[Babble]

Arturo paid his bill and left the café. Infinite Horizons was not too far away. He might as well pay a proper visit.

He made his way there and explained why he was visiting when asked.

[Dapper Dog]

Arturo paid his bill and left the café. Infinite Horizons was not too far away. He might as well pay a proper visit.

He made his way there and explained why he was visiting when asked.

As he was making his case a hologram appeared and it said in French, “Arturo, we meet in the flesh. I am glad you took my offer. Your partner will be along soon. My designation is ELSI.”

[Babble]

"It is a pleasure to meet you properly, ELSI." he responded in French.

[Galatea]

The cyborg said, “Miss Hall wants you to know that she enjoyed the visit. There has been a security intrusion, we are moving you for your safety.”

''An intrusion?'' she replied, still playing her part to a T ''A bothersome development but I trust that is something that you can handle''

[Dapper Dog]

"It's been handled," he said as they arrive at the reception area where Arturo and the hologram are waiting.

[Galatea]

"It's been handled," he said as they arrive at the reception area where Arturo and the hologram are waiting.

''Very well. You can tell Miss Hill that I too enjoyed our talk and that she can be sure my employers will know the benefits of cooperation. She can send me the contractual framework for review and we will start from there.''

She told the cyborg, neither breaking her stride or even glancing in Arturo's direction. She did not know why the hell he was there but information control was paramount

''I trust she knew how to get in contact?''

[Babble]

"Hello, Galatea. Have you met ELSI?" he asked. "I made her acquaintance a few minutes ago. We had a discussion about dangerous things."

[Galatea]

Arachnea seemed to be surprised when the young man addressed her by another name

"Are you talking to me?"

[Babble]

"No?" He was responding to the sound of someone approaching, but was surprised when he turned.


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Sorry. That was a player goof. Arturo would legitimately have no idea who Arachnea was.

[Galatea]

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(ooc) Galatea did not there in her own guise but masked and under the alias of Arachnea. All the violent deaths he saw would have been of this persona?

[Babble]

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Not much changes except for this last bit. I don't believe he ever acknowledged knowing her. He was upset that someone was killed.

[Dapper Dog]

ELSI said in French, “Interesting, you do not know her, a disguise or maybe another person. Curious. Arachnea we are aware that you are working with an outside party you may be able to outwit these organic security I will not be so easily dissuaded.”

“We are disappointed in the continued deception. Miss Hall will have to pass on this opportunity, you are both free to go. Please depart these premises immediately.”

OOC: I was unsure who knew what, so just finding the best way to wrap this up.

[Babble]

"I hope we may speak again sometime, ELSI. Perhaps over a more pleasant game." Arturo waved and departed.

[Galatea]

Arachnea recognized the language but not what was said

"What was that?"
_____
Um, sure?

[Dapper Dog]

Arachnea recognized the language but not what was said

"What was that?"
_____
Um, sure?

ELSI turned to her and said in Amharic, “This meeting is concluded, Miss Hall will have to pass on this opportunity for now. We apologize but this incident has raised some concerns and we must assess them before moving forward. Thank you for your time.”

[Galatea]

The translator was useful for that one

''I see'' she said, annoyed ''I am not pleased but I understand. Miss Hall has our contact information in case the situation changes?''

She did commit to the role

Then she made her way off campus... keeping a discreet eye on Babble

[Dapper Dog]

They were off the campus now.

[Babble]

He found a different overpriced cafe and sat down, ordering some tea.

[Galatea]

Arachnea had disappeared from sight a while ago, nowhere to be seen.

It was now Galatea that entered the coffee shop, ordered an espresso, and came to sit near Babble

''So...what happened?''

[Babble]

"I wasn't expecting an AI of that caliber." he admitted. "I don't think it is as advanced as ADINA, but it is very capable. It had a false network set up with a massive amount of data to sort through. By the time I realized it, it sent my a warning message. I didn't want to cut and run with nothing, so I chatted with it."