16168/Bounty. The quicker kill you deader.

Bounty. The quicker kill you deader.
Date of Scene:	06 April 2024
Location:	McAnally's Pub
Synopsis:	Dean is informed about the bounty on his car... and also him and his brother. Plans are made to make things uncomfortable for the Red Court.
Cast of Characters:	Thomas Raith, Dean Winchester, Phantasm (Drago), Kit Killovarras

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Thomas Raith has posed:
The Paranet is a valuable tool for many reasons. The biggest one being that most Supernatural Creatures don't use much technology, seeing anything made past a color television as a passing fad. So while being far from secure, it is a fairly safe way for those "In the know" to pass messages. In this case two were sent out. The first to @Baby'sDaddy saying to contact @TooSaxxy4ThisShit about a matter of some urgency. The Second, a simple silhouette of Scooby Doo against a white circle, followed by a beer emoji and a steak emoji.

Dean Winchester has posed:
Dean Winchester isn't directly connected to the Paranet, but he knows people who are (Bobby and sometimes Sam) so its not that hard to get a message to him. He has an account, but doesnt check it until told to. Either way, its serious enough that he shows up. He has Baby loaded for bear for Witch hunting; assuming they might need dealing with a rogue caster before the White Council shows up. Either way, he shows up and looks about for the perosn matching the description in the message.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
What is also a convenient tool for getting people to McAnally's is just the fact it is McAnally's. Nick has some general feelings regarding phones and it is often times at the insistence of his manager that he even has a phone that can face time when he's touring for work. Any other time? It's that durn Nokia. Damn durable. Screen seems the only thing that gets smushed but the call feature still functions. Those who know him know better than to assume text messages will be received. And those who don't?

Well does he even want to read those messages?

Well, with the pull of the McAnally's food and drink, plus his odd ability to be in the right place at the wrong time. Nick ends up stepping up to the pub. A particular car in the parking lot causes for him to give pause, looking to it for a few seconds.

"...There's no way." Nick finally decides before continuing his walk to the pub entrance.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Mac's Parking lot isn't /too/ big, so the fact the Antique Impala is parked next to a White Corvette of similar vintage might raise an eyebrow. Thomas Raith is not hard to spot, even if he and Dean had not met in passing a few times. The man is quite literally supernaturally attractive. When Dean comes in he raises his arm to wave to the other man and holds up a Mac's Dark in his direction. His meeting, he buys the first round at least. When Nick comes in he waves to him as well. If anyone were to just see them? A couple of boys having a beer together.

Dean Winchester has posed:
Dean Winchester is cautious around Thomas, but the folks that vouched for him means his alright. If he set this meeting up, he will assume it is Informed. He nods, "How's it going?" Which is of course his polite way of asking 'have you gone full monster?' Which he might be blunt as a baseball bat with nails hammered in, he's not a Dick.

.....Usually.

He sips the beer and nods, "Damn, that's good stuff."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Coming in to the pub, Nick's general suspicions are confirmed as he sees both Thomas and Dean already ahead of him. A brow lifts and he approaches as Thomas waves to him. Nick's hand lifts as well, returning the greeting. Upon getting within speaking distance, Nick follows up the wave with a more verbal greeting.

"Thomas." He greets with a nod, before looking over to Dean. "Dean. Long time." Nick pulls out a seat, claiming it before joining them at the table. "How're travels?"

Kit Killovarras has posed:
The roar of a motorcycle heralds the coming of something strange, since it's only a few moments after the engine cuts that a massive bipedal hyena walks into the pub, clad in dark jeans and what can only be described as a tan tunic.

This is Kit and apparently, someone tipped him off that this place had a damn good steak sandwich and with a creature that is always hungry? That sounds like heaven.

He doesn't really seem too aware of his surroundings, though he will give familiar faces a polite nod before making his way over towards the bar.

There's food to be ordered, after all.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith nods to Dean and chuckles, "Just another day in paradise." He says and takes a drink of his own beer. As Nick comes over he trades grips with the other man as well and asks "Sandwhiches and fries good for every--" Then a hyena walks in. Kit deffinatly get's noticed, but its the sort of notice that is more "Huh, don't see that every day." as opposed to "Oh my god oh my god hide the children." Thomas shakes his head and waits for Mac to deal with Kit's order before ordering three sandwhiches and six more beers for his table. Upon returning he asks Dean plainly, "What do you know about the Red Court?"

Dean Winchester has posed:
Dean Winchester says, "I seen just about everything...including a cursed needle that winked its eye. Took silver to kill the damn thing. Hyenas are practically normal." He waves to Nick, "Hey, you in on this or just a patron? Long time no see indeed...." he bites the sandwich ravenously and drinks the ale while listening to Thomas continue. "Red Court....vampires. Fire. Silver. Holy Water. Garlic. easier than Black, Harder than Hellmouth or Book vampires.....so about medium range, but organized more than any other kind...mainly political power. Killed several a month ago. Why do you ask?"

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Hearing Thomas's comment, Nick turns his head to look over to Kit and then looks back to the vampire. "Oh that's Kit." Getting a general sense he might want to give more context to how he knows the bipedal hyena, he pauses. "...Kind of classmates." He adds in. "Although I'm more independent study so..."

Ok maybe that's not helping.

Dean's question draws him back to the here and now. "Oh. I have a general idea of what Thomas is about to tell you. And if you guys need help with it, well you should know where I stand by now."

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith nods slightly but says "You've got some of your facts mixed, Garlic and silver are for Black Court. With Reds it's best to cut open the blood reservoir." He says drawing a line across his belly. "No blood, no power. They can't even make a flesh mask." He takes a bite of his own sandwich and continues. "The Red King has put out a hit list. Distributed it to every Merc, Hitter and two dollar thug out there. You are on it. So is your brother. Actually so is your car." He produces a piece of paper and slides it over to Dean. It's just a list of names and prices. Indeed Dean's name is on it, as is Sam's. Both listed for $1,000,000. A black 1967 Chevrolet Impala owned by the Winchesters is listed at $25,000. For reference, Xander Harris is listed at $5,000. Other members of the $1,000,000 club include Buffy, Faith, Willow, The Halliwell sisters, the Vera Sisters, and Harry Dresden. Nick and Thomas are both conspicuious with their absense.

Kit Killovarras has posed:
Well, an order for lemonade and five sandwich orders later and the hyena gives a glance to the others, an ear twitching slightly at the comment of hyena's being practically normal, though it leads to more of a chuckle than anything resembling anger.

Nick gets a little smile as the hyena muses, "We're both pretty 'independent study' where that's concerned, honestly." with a nod and an added, "Can be a seriously small world sometimes too, though." with a little shrug.

Whether or not he knows anything about the red court, or vampires though? He's going to focus more on the feast he just ordered for now. The commentary it seems, was more to hint that he has exceptional hearing.

Dean Winchester has posed:
Dean Winchester takes the whole thing pretty much in stride. He's had bounties on him before. When Thomas mentions the bounty on baby, he spits out his beer, "I'll kill him. Do you know where he lives? I'll blow him and his entire court up. If you guys are on their radar we can all focus on im and take him out. I'm game for tomorrow if he's local." He doesnt say it but feels bad for Xander...thats rough. Kid's worth 20K easy....Maybe 10.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith chuckles "He's in Mexico, surrounded at all times by by Vampires, human thralls, and Children. He loves children. Protects them. Nurtures them. Because they will grow up to be loyal servents and he knows people like you won't just blow him up if he has a bunch of kids around him." He answers Dean as he sips his beer. "Going after him in his base of operations isn't suicide. It's genocide. And he never ever leaves."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick hurms. "Thomas did mention this guy might be making this list in such a way to rile people up. Whiiiich could explain the car being on there." He pauses, "Or why he put such a low amount on Xander."

He pauses as Thomas mentions how the count surrounds himself with others. But to the mention of the love for children, Nick grimaces.

"Red Count has a red flag."

Kit Killovarras has posed:
"Thaaat's a bit twisted.." Kit murmurs after wolfing down his first sandwich, his ears flattening ever so slightly when the children are mentioned. Then he starts in on another sandwich, content to mostly listen for now. Though, gears are already turning in the hyena's head by now, surely.

Dean Winchester has posed:
Dean Winchester says, "Kids? Asshole uses kids as shields? All the more reason to kill him." Its like he HEARS what Tom is saying but doesnt register as impossible. But he isnt overtly talking about full frontal assault, only a different method of killing him. There has to be a way; always is and Dean will find it. "Well...consider me Riled.""

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith nods slightly though says to Nick, "Don't get me wrong, he actually does take care of the kids. My father used to tell a story about a Red that attacked a kid? The King had them hung in a cage with a small pinhole that let in sunlight. Not enough to kill him, just enough to trail like a laser over his body over the course of the day. Then at night there were all these sharp pointy weapons where anyone could poke and prod him. Guy lasted five years before sticking his head in the sun beam." He shrugs and adds, "Remind me when this is over to point you at Silverlight."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick nods as he overhears Kit's commentary. Yep. Children shields are not good. Fingertips tap upon the tabletop as he considers things. "...If someone were to put a bounty on him. And make it even lower than Xander's amount. What would he do if he got word of it?"

Kit Killovarras has posed:
Yet another sandwich polished off before the hyena reaches into a pocket and pulls out a small piece of paper, flipping the little thing over between his fingers a few times before a violet energy pours over it, slightly burning the paper in a sort of pattern. Once the design is formed in the paper, it leaves his paw and levitates over near Dean.

When the card lands, it's with the design faced up, revealing an old arcane mark - a simple but powerful ward against spiritual harm - and the yeens name beneath it in Arabic.

"Anything that hides behind children deserves to suffer.." is all that's said between the second and third sandwich, though it's said a bit louder than his last comment; loud enough to be heard easily at least.

Dean Winchester has posed:
Dean Winchester says, "I mean, its nice that he plays with his food and loves it; but its still kids...as human shields...and the dude wants my Car. Its if, not when, but until we figure out like an orbital strike or something....maybe bribe Superman, I'm thinking that I wanna know how to hurt this guy...a lot. Any local Red Court facilities...properties? Make em bleed metaphorically and literally I say.

He takes the card and nods,"Thanks. This looks like good mojo. And I'll take all the help I can to mess with this asshole. Riled indeed. Gonna spray paint that on each building we burn until we boss level him."

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith allows himself a wolfish smile as he considers the proposition of striking at the Red Court. "Of course I personally would have to stay out of it, politics. But I suppose I could recommend a few...establishments to a friend who were interested in their services." He says and writes the words "Velvet Room" on a napkin.

Thomas Raith has posed:
To Nick he shakes his head. "He'd find it amusing actually. It's not like anyone would ever try to collect. As loing as he is in Chizu--- As long as he is in Chaka--- as long as he is in Chicken Pizza no one is going to come after him.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Whelp so much for that idea. Nick frowns. "... Beyond the human shields, what protections does he have against those not tied to those accords?"

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"Chicken pizza?"

Dean Winchester has posed:
Dean Winchester nods and takes the note, making a mental note to look it up. "If you mean make it look like the Kid is messing them up I'm in, if he is. Make em sweat. "Chi...." he swigs a whole ale not to laugh.

Kit Killovarras has posed:
There's a little sound that comes from the yeen when 'chicken pizza' is mentioned as a locations, though whatever it was it quickly becomes a half-gag as he momentarily chokes on a piece of sandwich. After a moment of collecting himself and taking a drink though? He's going to give Dean a glance and a simple, "You'll take all the help you can get, huh?" as a toothy smile plays over his maw for a moment. Then he gives a little shrug and adds, "Well, I wouldn't mind pissing off a few more vampires.."

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith gives that School Boy grin that could, to steal a song lyric, make an old woman blush and a young girl squeel. "I've barely got a grip on English. Be glad it's not the White court. You think my Spanish is bad you should hear my Ancient Etruscan." He takes another bite of his sandwhich. "That said, if you need my advice, or help you both know how to reach me." He nods to Mac adding "Two sandwiches and a triple order of fries to go." adding to the pair, "I wanna check in with Harry and Willow."

Dean Winchester has posed:
Dean Winchester nods, "Sounds like a plan to me." He nods, "Give me what you can, I'll kill em on the sides and we work our way up the chain until we figure out how to hit the king. Check mate." He orders another of those damn fine beers.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith looks to Nick and answers honestly. "I have no idea. I can promise he has defenses that I don't know about though. I am sure he has protection on the other side of the Ways, but I have no idea what kind. Though considering they used to do human sacrifices in the tens of thousands there I can't imagine they will be fluffy bunnies."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
As his question is answered, Nick nods slightly. "Alright...So tread carefully. Maybe the stealth approach works. Maybe it won't." With Thomas making his way out, Nick lifts up his glass in a bit of a mock toast before raising it to his lips.