12370/The Right Bar, the Wrong Dame
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| The Right Bar, the Wrong Dame | |
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| Date of Scene: | 22 October 2020 |
| Location: | Bar with No Name |
| Synopsis: | Janet followed the clues and discovered the means to track down Basilisk. |
| Cast of Characters: | Havok, Wasp (van Dyne)
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- Havok has posed:
Just as the description implies, this place is a dive. It was also difficult to actually find. There Peck Slip street, and then a jaunt down Water Street, and a side alleyway that led into a dead end surrounded by 3 and 4 floor buildings. It wasn't a nice alleyway either, trash bins, dumpsters, refuse, and the things one may find outside of a dive bar - including the unsavory people that lurk outside. Janet really doesn't fit here. She's far too pretty.
Once inside the bar, Janet will discover the nature of the bar itself. Two common areas; one for pool tables, another for sitting playing cards, socializing or simply at tables; and finally there are seats at the bar. The bartender (Deke) is passively idle behind the bar cleaning the counter and various glasses.
It being mid afternoon, the bar is quite sparse of patrons. Yet, the patrons are very unique in their own dress and style. Most of them wear their costumes and the associated masks. Those masks are often pulled up to their noses so that they can drink straight from mugs or straws. There's one table that has three villains sitting at it. Bengal, Blizzard, and Boomerang. They are huddled forward over their drinks and discussing something 'in private'. Oddly, another B name is seen at the bar, seated, but he's wearing roller skates in a blue costume (Blue Streak). Meanwhile, playing pool is Firebrand and Hydro-Man. There are other no-name thugs, and cretins in the area. No one of interest. And of course the eye-candy of various strippers or hookers who like to hang on the criminal element and hope to pick up baubles.
- Wasp (van Dyne) has posed:
Janet doesn't just breeze right in. Well, not immediately. She gives a few passes, and rummages in her purse, adding a large pair of sunglasses to her attire, covering most of her cheekbones and her eyes... sure, it's not a -mask-, but it'll do. A quick once-over of her outfit, a few little tugs and adjustments so she doesn't look quite so high class, more like someone playing at it and doing a pretty good job.
And -then- she's breezing in, hips swaying, heels clicking. She takes in the bar, doing her best to look like she's just sizing the joint up for business, not working out the best option for finding a lead.
The table of villains who're clearly plotting seems like a good idea... but... well, what're the chances villains all organize alphabetically? Sure, they are now, but there's no -need- for them to know Basilisk. Firebrand and Hydro-Man? Well, they're certainly not -big- names, but they might have some idea.
She finds herself wandering towards the bar proper, just taking up a spot like she's waiting for a drink order as her eyes dart about behind those sunglasses... no reptile themed villains, heck, maybe themed villains stick together. It's hard to tell, after all, villains having social lives isn't something she usually -focuses- on.
- Havok has posed:
Janet is clearly eyeballed by several when she walks in. Those who are interested in a nice pair of gams or the shapely curves of a woman's body. The heel clicking draws even more attention, especially from the women who recognize expensive shoes and hate her because of the affectation. At the bar, Deke approaches and in a gruff voice asks, "What can I get ya?"
Passing through the bar, Janet is also able to get a clear view of the bar proper. There are various signs on the walls regarding this place as a 'no fighting zone', a place where people can just chill and feel somewhat safe, snitches get stitches, oh, and when she's at the bar she can see a cork board with various bills/lists/fliers/adverts on it. The board is next to a small hallway that leads to the bathroom.
- Wasp (van Dyne) has posed:
Janet puts on her third or fourth most dazzling smile. Enough to be charming without being overwhelming, her head tilting thoughtfully like she has a lot to choose from, "Oh... um... hm, an IPA? Whatever you thin's best!"
She waits until she has her drink and can favour Deke with a thankful smile, before she subtly wanders towards that hallway, and the cork board, focusing in on it, just to see if maybe Basilisk has been posting job offers. After all, he'd probably need help to kidnap a woman who can hold her own and interest Cap.
- Havok has posed:
As Janet walks up to the hallway/board she will take note of a very large, muscular, horned man coming out of the bathroom (Man-Bull). His feet strike the floor hard as if he's heavier than the average bear. He stands just under 7 feet tall and he looks down at Janet as he begins to pass her. He slows as he takes note that she's looking at the board. He mutters, "Ah prettah girl like ya shoulda be careful in dis place. There'ah some unsavory people afoot."
The rest of the bar continues going about its business and ignores Janet and the horned man.
- Wasp (van Dyne) has posed:
Janet feels the floor quake, practically bounces off it at the sheer force of those steps. She tilts her head back to peer up and grins lipsidedly, shaking he rhead, "Oh, I'm not the only pretty girl! And, well, if anyone tries anything unsavory, you'll save me, right? I mean, -you're- not thinking unsavoury things!"
She sounds fairly confident about that, even as she keeps glancing back to peruse the board.
- Havok has posed:
He snorts with a lopsided grin. His gruff voice answers, "Course Iah will, dollface." then he course corrects. "Iah mean, course Iah'll save ya. Not tha part about mah own unsavory thoughts. Mah momma taught me ta respect, and nevah hit ah woman. Oh, and sorry. Iah'm called, Man-Bull."
- Wasp (van Dyne) has posed:
Jennifer grins and bobs her head, "Well, I'm glad of that! Call me... ahh... Jenny!"
Janet sighs inwardly, now she's going to have to remember that if she ever needs to go undercover here again. She tilts her head back towards the board, "I was actually looking for a friend! I think she leaves messages here sometimes, and some guy named... Bosa Nova.. uhh... Basilisk! Yeah, he was looking for her awhile back. Have you seen him around, big guy?"
- Havok has posed:
The cork board has about 10 job postings. Some low key implied things, 'transport', 'secure', 'repatriate', 'quash'; and then there are those who are straight up criminal, 'kidnap', 'murder', 'steal'. But one stands out which may be what Janet is looking for. It straight up says, "Need assistance trapping super patriot jerk. Call Basilisk at 555-867-5309. Pays well." There are even pull off tabs with the phone number on them.
The Man-Bull says in a light 'kismet' tone, "Basilisk.. yeah, Iah know him. In fact he's even tryin to get help with a job that Iah'm gonna sign up for. Says it pays well. And Iah could use tha cabbage." His very large hand points toward the particular job page on the cork board.
- Wasp (van Dyne) has posed:
Janet reaches out to tug off one of the tabs, eyes narrowing behind her sunglasses. She shakes her head quickly, "Oh, I wouldn't get tangled up with him! I mean, this seems like a really shady job, I bet he's running a scam or something. Probably better to go for one of these other jobs."
She narrows her eyes as she stares at the slip with the number on it, "Yeah, I've got a feeling this guy's job is going to go really bad for him, you should probably just steer clear big guy." And then she's slipping off, after finishing her beer, figuring she'll fade into the background of anyone's memory, if they remember her at all of course.
- Havok has posed:
Exit stage left ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3-a4qWCtIg )
Janet leaves the bar unobstructed. Man-Bull seemed unable to speak about her recommendation as he was a bit conflicted.
Back out into the alleyway Janet will see the Melter walking her way - actually toward the door of the bar. He spies her, but doesn't recognize her. Instead, he just comments, "Hey there, good lookin." in a crass tone. Yet, he doesn't appear to be stopping in his path toward the door (not running her over).
- Wasp (van Dyne) has posed:
Janet tenses up for a moment. But as Melter passes by her, she musters her self-control and doesn't zap him and leave him in a garbage can. She just sniffs dismissively and speeds her pace up a little, grabbing a cab to get out of the area, she'll find a payphone somewhere to call the number.
And she'll be spending the entire ride -thinking- about zapping Melter.
- Havok has posed:
Payphones. Those are like mutants after the Scarlet Witch said 'no more mutants' in some alternate reality. However, after a few stops, Janet does find one that's operational. Dialing the number and after 3 rings she hears a raspy male voice answer on the other end, "This is Basilisk, who is this?"
- Wasp (van Dyne) has posed:
Janet really should have come up with a better cover story -before- dialing, instead she just puts on her best gruff voice, "I'm Jennif... uhh.. my name's not important! I'm calling about the job." Oh yes, this is going to go great. This plan's not even half-cocked, so it'll be fine.
- Havok has posed:
Basilisk says, "Oh yeah? You got powers?" he asks, making sure that he's not going to be wasting his time with meeting some random stranger. Normally people who would call from the posting he made in the bar would be people he's familiar with.