11496/Fishing for Information

Fishing for Information
Date of Scene:	17 May 2020
Location:	Coffee Shop, Mercutio's - Gotham
Synopsis:	Buffy contacts the mysterious 'Spiderbyte', seeking information.
Cast of Characters:	Buffy Summers, SpyderByte

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Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers has returned to the quaint little coffee shop the next day, having talked to Supergirl about trying to get some information on some potential targets, and she had been forwarded to the mysterious computer hacker whom she knew only as 'Spiderbyte'.

Was this guy even real or a computer super brain? Or worse, a cyber demon? Cuz that's not fun. Either way she was curious and sat in a corner if the cafe, sipping a warm fright coffee and peering at the newspaper as she waited.

SpyderByte has posed:
Buffy's phone receives a 'ping'.

<< Hello. >>

There is no phone number attached to the message. It's a green bubble that pops up with black text, followed by a blinking digital spider instead of a cursor.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers was kinda expecting to see an actual human walk through the door. But she's actually not totally surprised when he texts her instead. "Oh, here we go..Let's hope it's not another cyber demon.." she rolls her eyes but this is worth checking out.

Of course it's not totally difficult to hide one's number but she finds the secrecy weird nonetheless. <<Hey there, are you the one they call 'Spiderbyte?'>>

SpyderByte has posed:
The text melts away, then another pops up.

<< Yes. Hello! Are you having coffee or tea today? >>

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers quirks a brow and smirks a bit. "Heh, he has a sense of humour.." she murmurs before taking another sip of her coffee.

<<Hot frothy Coffee. One sugar and cream. You?>> she pauses a moment, considering something, then adds, <<Mercutio's makes great coffee. You ever been?>>

SpyderByte has posed:
Ping: << No, I have never been there. I am not drinking anything. But this place looks really nice. Maybe one day I will visit. I don't get out often. >>

Yes. He can clearly see where she is at.

<< Supergirl said you needed some help? >>

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers frowns a bit. Okaaay, creeepy much? <<Wait, you're watching me through the camera? That's slightly....Creepy?>> her finger brushes over the camera, pondering if she should just cover it up. Wait, he's probably watching her too! Good thing she didn't do anything embarrassing..Yet. Fortunately the phone was in her bag and not somewhere weird.

<<Riight..>> there must be a good reason for his secrecy and she doesn't want to pry too much. <<Okay, I'm trying to get some info on a list of people who may be in a cult, based on what's happened in the past. We - me and my friends - are trying to stop this cult from kidnapping g anymore people, but lately they've been covering their tracks. I need to know where they're taking them before they're..Sacrificed, or worse.>>

SpyderByte has posed:
<< There is four cameras in here. One facing the cashier. One facing the main lobby. One facing the back door, one facing the front. >>

There is another ping as the message disappears, another one taking it's place.

<< You may think it's creepy, but I see it as security. You should always know every angle before you walk into a situation. >>

There is another ping: << What information do you currently have? Names. Locations. You can send it to me at: 123453423663398sdfjlkasdwer@lockedmail.com >>

That is a rather long and complicated email address. << I'll let you copy paste it before I delete the message. I know it's hard to remember. >>

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers smirks a bit, peering around the cafe at the various cameras. "Wow, paranoid much?" she murmurs aloud before realizing he can probably hear her too through the microphone. <<I suppose security has its place. This place seems safe enough though. Are you..In trouble or some sort?>>

She blinks at the email address but does copy and paste it into her email, attaching a photo of the document with about seven names listed on it. Looks like anything more than names was blacked out however, using a black marker. <<Got these from a tattoo parlour named 'Equinox'. Tattooist's name is Rosalie Simmons, oh yeah, she gave em all the same tattoo, which we suspect is a kind of brand logo for the secret organization named 'Carpe Noctem'. Here..>>

She attaches another picture, artwork of said tattoo, it's a black half heart with a red eye with wings in the centre.

SpyderByte has posed:
<< Yes, I am very paranoid. >>

Clearly, SpyderByte can hear her through the microphone.

<< Thank you for the information. Give me a day or two and I should have everything put together for you. What exactly are you looking for? What type of intel? >>

That is a fair question. It will determine what his work load will eventually be.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers frowns a bit at that and nods, <<I see, I suppose it's not my business. As long as you feel you're safe..>>> she ponders something, drawing another long sip of the coffee again before typing, <<I need to find a common denominator, where are they getting their targets from, are they all college students? that seems to have been their target in the past.>>

She bites her lip as she thinks, <<Other things they have in common, specifically I need to know if they're meeting somewhere new, a hangout, club or other place where they are gathering. I suspect Rosalie is also involved..Can you do that?>>

SpyderByte has posed:
Ping.

<< Yes. I can do all of that and more. >>

A waitress walks over to the table next, placing a fresh drink and a scone in front of Buffy. Zoe, the girl gives her a smile and grins. "Here is your online order, ma'am."

Ping.

<< Enjoy your treat. I have to go. Got homework. Bye! >>