[Sista Sila]

New Manhattan is probably one of the longest running threads in Bethesda Forums history, if not the longest! Thanks for your extreme dedication to this RP.

I am still accepting new rpers. This RP is as free as can be, you can be whoever you want. The plot is held together by the main characters, but you do not have to be in the main plot if you don't want to.

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[Dalley hussain]

Rules:

1. Keep Things Civil: I have seen many threads locked because of uncivility. Keep things clean and don't insult other people.

2. Post Length: I don't really care about the length of a post, but make it longer than just a sentence ok?

3. How Much You Should Post: If you are a main character or want to be one, post at least twice a day (this is not a binding rule.) If you are a side character, post at least once every two days or so. All I really want you to do is to make sure you are on top of whats going on. This RP is quick, and just missing a day can mean that you missed some key plot points.

4. NO UBERING: This is major. Don't play a god character. Don't uber at all, it ruins the RP for everybody. Please, follow RP canon. If you have to take an elevator to get to a location, don't just fly your vertibird, land, and just waltz in. Follow the lore that has been set.

5. Don't Do A Major Plot Change Without Other's Approval: Don't nuke a town to the ground unless you have approval.

6. Major events: Major events require planning. You HAVE TO GO THROUGH ME to plan a major event in the RP. Smaller events like a visit, no, you do not have to go through me. But a LARGE event like a huge battle, yes, go through me first.

7. Ask Questions. If in doubt, ask a me or a fellow RPer a question via OOC thread or PM. Don't assume, ask questions.


Locations:

EMPIRE WASTELAND:

New Manhattan: a walled town located on what was Central Park. The town is a thriving town with about 1500 people within its walls. The town is heavily sought after by several groups and is in the middle of a huge power struggle. Where will you fit in?

New York City is dark and depressing. Manhattan was full of tall buildings and still is. Sunlight rarely penetrates unto the streets below. Mutants are everywhere. The only safe place in Manhattan is the city of New Manhattan.

The city itself: (The year is 2283). The mayor is dead and the mayorship is being contested.

Central Square: The area where people come to talk about the day. Many shops and bars are located here.

North Wall: The area at the North of Town. It is heavily guarded as mutants attempt to break down the walls every day. Beyond the walls is darkness and death. Mostly a resedential area.

Evergreen: The area of town where casinos and bars are. The mafia hangs out here. The casinos are: CAPone (run by me) Yellowlight Poker and Snacks, and RADIATION.

Reuters: The main industrial area. This is where all the manufacturing happens.

Reuters Way: The only road in and out of town. It is heavily walled and leads to the Brookyln Bridge. A small port is located where the bridge once stood.

Ivory Square: The govermental square of New Manhattan


The Empire Wasteland:


Poseidon Energy Headquarters: Pre-war Poseidon Energy Corporate Headquarters and research facility. Enclave bunker beneath is now used by 50 D.C. remnants. Led by President Sutler and Colonel Adams.

Liberty Lost: A slaver camp located where the Statue of Liberty is. This is a HUGE slaver operation. The slavers are led by Fred Gandoe. They want control of New Manhattan.

New Rabition (Rabithead.): a smoldering ruin. Don't expect looting here.

Ghoul High: A small ghoul town located on the ruins of Queens High School in Queens. Home to about 126 Ghouls. They make their money by scauaging and trade. They are seeking to be controlled by New Manhattan.

Vault 109: Once a vault, now scraqed for Enclave use. The GECK was found there. Alexander Scalatti hails from there.

Vault 110: A vault that is still inhabited. The experiment was never enacted due to complications. Home to about 1200 People. Raiders want to attack and take it over.

Popgoestheweasel: A raider camp. Almost everyone wants it destroyed. The raiders launch attacks on almost every settlement. Located North of Manhattan.

Radioville: A medium sized town located in a walled compund in South Manhattan. A pre-war radio tower is located here. This town is where "Empire Radio" is broadcasted from. The mayor is Renald Paulson. who is also the DJ for the radio station.

Charlie and Sons Chemicals: A now abandoned building. Once housed the mutant army.

Camp Android: A huge camp led by the insitute. They want control of New Manhattan.

Arcadia: A growing town located near New Manhattan. Is led by a reclusive man named Justin.

Antium:

Great Legion Wall - A massive wall circling across the ruins of Stamford to deter any unwanted forces. Heavily garrisoned on all sides with only two entrances. Each has a checkpoint every 500 meters, containing one rocket artillery position.
Noctem Gate - The secondary gates that are a popular hot spot at night, having many bars and inns around the Noctem gate.
Diem Gate - The main gates that shine from day to night as if it were noon all day long. Where all caravans and travelers stop to trade goods. Has many trading stalls right outside.
Zodiac Tower - Houses the main government officials and has the Zodiac Penthouse where William and Sonia live.
Xian Plaza - A massive plaza containing 90% of all the major work places , food supply areas, markets, and casinos. Very high living costs, usually only company owners can live here.
Medici Residential Area - Where everybody who isn't a company owner or government official live. The largest District, containing about 50 big apartments, all renovated Pre-War buildings.
Horizon Square - The most popular hot spot for government officials and their secretaries. Also where the NSU(Nova Spy Unit) acts as a sort of Secret Service.


Bridgeport: Located about 30 Miles from New Manhattan. A new but growing city. Is a major trade hub, as it is located on the extreme edge of the Empire Wasteland. Supplies clean water due to its old water treatment plant. Has the population number of Junktown. Many refugees want to enter the city, so the supplies are strained.

Congress Gate: The northern gate of the city. A smaller gate.

John Davis Gate: The main gate into Bridgeport. Slums are located near the gate.

Baldwin Plaza: The central square of the city. The goverment buildings are located here.

Crossway Market: Located on the old ruins of a mall, this is one of the biggest markets in the world. Traders from all over come to here for supplies.

Federation Square: The square where the Lake Federation Embassy is.

The Port: A major port located on the waterfront.

The Slums: Located just outside of the John Davis Gate. The slums are dangerous and smelly. Expect to get mugged. Most of the citizens go around and enter through the Congress Gate. All of the citizens of the Slums are refugees.


BEYOND THE EMPIRE WASTELAND:


The Lake Federation: A large federation of towns that makes it money by fishing and by water caravans. They are located in Michigan and parts of Canada.

Detroit: The acting capital of the Lake Federation. A bridge connects Detroit to Ronto. Combined, there are over 10,000 citizens living in the combined city area.

Laketon: A smoldering ruin that is being rebuilt.

Ronto: A former raider/slaver fortress that was captured by Lake Federation Soldiers.

General Motors Factory: Where the Tesla Lamp is located.

The Pitt: Used to be major trog infested hell-hole with raiders all over the place. Then, the Lone Wanderer came. He cleared the place out of raiders. About three years later, the Lake Federation came in and completely cleared the place out of everything. LF citizens came in and now inhabit the city. Home to the Lake Federation Military Command. The city is home to about 5000 people.

[Kortniie Dumont]

OOC: Vlad is one of Alex's friends, I have mentioned him before I believe.

Vladimir Saryev

Vladimir took exhaled some cigarette smoke. He grabbed the revolver and put a bullet in one of the chambers. He then spun the cylinder, then stopped it.

"Its you or me comrad." Vlad said in a very heavy Russian accent. There was four dead bodies lying around the table, all victims of the game of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_roulette they were playing.

Vlad handed the gun to the man. He put the gun to his head, and pulled the trigger.

BAAAM

The man fell over dead.

"Ha ha!" Vlad laughed as he took the 1000 caps on the table. He grabbed his Ushanka and put it on. He then left the basemant deep in Evergreen that he was playing in.

Lemme go to a casino, I need to spend this 1000 cap payout!

[Anthony Diaz]

OOC: Due to my area getting pounded with snow, everything is closed. If only this were a weekend

Empire Radio

Todd: "Hello Empire Wasteland! I just looked out the window and saw the Empire State Building. How could any building be that tall and majestic? Now, for the news.

Rivet City officials have allowed Lake Federation trade back in, as long as there are no more radiated food shipments. We interviewed a cook named "Gary" at the marketplace.

"Well, the LF traders eat a lot, so I guess I'm happy."

We could not reach Lake Federation reps. In other news, we have just uncovered some very confidential news, don't me how. Some sources close to Antium have told me that their power source is dying. Now, I don't know if thats true, it could, be I doubt it. If it is, then Lake Federation, go get them!

Also, the NCR rangers are now on a verti-bird headed for the Enclave. I found out what NCR means as well, New California Republic. What kind of idiot names a country that? How about, New USA or something?

Well, thats the news, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C5twY6f-rU

[Nathan Barker]

Mieux stood up and shooed everyone from the room, "You're all dismissed, feel free to stay in the penthouse a while, but your sure as hell can't stay in my office. Out!" He put his hand to his face and sighed, "Not YOU Alex. Now, shut the door and sit down." He turned flipped a switch, "Let's put on some http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwIeP9eDb-s for our friends, a silent room is not a fun one." He listened ot see what the Jukebox in the living room had decided to play. "Ah! A good song." He cleared his throat, "Anyway, sit down Alex."

Mieux finished a few papers under his desk lamp, allowing the tension in the room to reach a boiling point, when he put his pen down and said calmly but sternly, "What is your problem Mr. Scalatti? You're sweating up a storm in my office, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you were on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Here, take a drink", He waved a hand to the ornate liquor cabinet to his right." I won't have my employees cracking under pressure Alex, so tell me what's bothering you."

[Invasion's]

Mayor Frank Vercelotti

The Mayor left the office, still hand-in-hand with Lyn. "That was fun, wasn't it?" he joked, before turning his attention to the Director. "Mr. Snowe, it's great to see you. Thanks for the support back there, he patted him on the back with his free hand. "For once I feel as if a huge burden has been lifted off my shoulders. No tension, no planning, no plotting, no warring. Simple and peaceful." he smiled, before giving Lyn a quick kiss on the cheek.

"So, wanna take up Mieux on that offer of a suite?" Frank asked her, winking.

[Jeff Tingler]

Alexander Scalatti

What is your problem Mr. Scalatti? You're sweating up a storm in my office, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you were on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Here, take a drink", He waved a hand to the ornate liquor cabinet to his right." I won't have my employees cracking under pressure Alex, so tell me what's bothering you."

Alex wiped the sweat off of his brow. "Whats bothering me? Well, everything." Alex had a very splitting headache at the moment.

"Life was perfect before all of these events started to happen. You see, I'm still young at 24 years of age, I don't know what I'm doing. Nobody trusts me except for Vlad, you, and my wife. I have people like William who want my head on a pole, and I have to deal with caravans and all. I can't handle all of this."

Alex then put his head on the table. "I think that my blood pressure is through the roof. Do you have some medical pills or something?"

[Sweets Sweets]

Lyn Grave

"That suite does sound nice." Lyn let out a sigh. "Now, about the deathclaws of Old Olney...I have a few plans for how this will work out. One plan requires a deathclaw-sized dose of buffout, the other requires a stealth boy. Plan one involves transporting the alpha male of my current nest to Old Olney, and having him challenge the alpha male of the nest there. The buffout will give my alpha male an extra edge, and I can use some of my telepathic suggestion to keep the wild alpha male from preforming his best, but this plan is still somewhat risky. If my alpha male wins their contest, the rest of the deathclaws will follow his lead. The second plan is much like the one I used to control my current nest, which is sneaking into the heart of the nest with a stealth boy and directly controlling the matriarch. Once I get a hold of the matriarch, the rest will follow. So, which plan suits your fancy, William?"

[latrina]

Director William Snowe

William hurriedly left out of the office. Frank turned to William. "Mr. Snowe, it's great to see you. Thanks for the support back there," He said and patted him on the back. "For once I feel as if a huge burden has been lifted off my shoulders. No tension, no planning, no plotting, no warring. Simple and peaceful." he smiled.

William also smiled as Frank gave a quick kiss at Lyn.

He reminds me of myself with Sonia. The same affectionate look...so sweet... A distress message was sent from Antium as he was reminiscing about the days when him and Sonia were just dating.

"Sir, we've intercepted a transmission from Radioville. They found out about our dying power source...what should we do?"
William growled and then sighed. "Send NSU to send a message. Short circuit their radio news network," He said. There would be no such thing as mercy as long as he controlled Antium.

Lyn started to give her idea about how to get rid of the Deathclaws in Old Olney. William listened intently and shook his head. "I'm not the one who you should be telling this to. I've given control of the Old Olney operation to Sonia to test if she can be a councilor or not. She'll listen to your idea. But in the mean time, I have to go coordinate a mission to Radioville."

[Shelby Huffman]

Mieux gave a small yawn, out of sleepiness, and took in everything Alex said, "I personally? No. But go down the street to the left go to the hospital, their doctors may help, alot of them came from out West, call themselves 'Followers of the Apocalypse' I believe. Very well trained." He then debated on saying his thoughts, "Alex, you're young, but don't over exert yourself to quick. In the meantime, take the next week off, you and your wife, just stay on the floor I promised you two as your home. It has a beautiful balcony with green living plants, it's very 'Garden of Eden'. Just take some time off and relax." he looked down at his papers and said unthinkingly, "Now excuse me Alex," his face bent down reading papers, the silhouette of his face looking serious and focused. "I have about fifty financial reports to finish and file. You're dismissed." With that, he hoped he'd not get any more interuptions.

[Emilie M]

Alexander Scalatti

Alex nodded at Mieux. "You're right, thanks. If you need me, don't be afraid to ask." Alex stood up, tucked in the chair, and left the office. Ann was lying on the couch.

"Ann, I got a living garden room comped, lets go."

"What do you mean by living garden?"

"I don't know exactly."

Ann groggily stood up. She walked over to the elevator, Alex not far behind.
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"What in the [censored]?!" Alex exclaimed as the elevator door opened. The entire courtyard was covered in green plants. Green was Alex's favorite color, even though he hardly saw it in the wastes.

Ann walked over and touched a tree. "I have never seen this thing before."

Alex walked over next to Ann. "How about we go inside the apartment?"

Ann nodded. Alex walked over and opened the door for Ann. The apartment was beautiful, not as opulent as Justin's, but very close.

Alex opened his briefcase as he set it down on a table. He grabbed a holotape. He walked over to the radio and put it in. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hj3HMXrHXU

Ann walked over to Alex. "Wanna dance?"

Alex laughed as he got close and hugged Ann. He gave Ann a long kiss.
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Alex shut the bedroom door, and closed all of the blinds. He walked over and turned off the lights, save for a dim one. This will be fun! Alex thought as he went into the bed.

Franks voice still reverberated through the apartment.

[Tyler F]

Mieux awoke the next morning, having slept at his desk, in eager excitement. Mieux had been fixing up old gunner aircraft for a while, for the sole purpose of showboating, and at ten in the morning, it would all pay off, he folded his hands together like a kid on Christmas.

Arcadia News Radio

"Good Morning folks, You're listening to ANR, and I'm your host, Mr. Utopia, bringing you a VERY special announcement. At ten o'clock in the morning, Mr. Mieux will make a public announcement. We'll stop playing ANR for the hour, and play 'Stars and Stripes' until 11 AM. We will also have a VERY special display during that hour, so be sure not to miss it folks. In the meantime, let's play a little Andrews Sisters, explaining http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4iAPBRGIbE you all are out there."

Mieux stood at his computer, making sure the Securitron he managed to capture during the New Manhattan war was fully functioning, not wanting to go out, he made sure he could use it instead. When he noticed the streets had gone silent with the radio preparing to transition. He then guided the Securitron to the Microphone, "Ladies and Gentlemen, America has fallen on hard times, however, it is right here that we see America is reborn. Indeed, to show you all the might that was America, I wish to show you, this display is also an alagory for our futures. In the sky!" Just as his Securitron finished, he checked the clock next to himself in his office, 10:15 A.M. on the clock. Immediately, the soldiers down below, adorned in their standard issue Combat Armor, pulled their rifles out and stood as statues when a loud order sounded 'A-TEN-TION', the soldiers snapping in a formation of snap efficiency, within seconds a loud roaring came through the skies, and as they came closer, people started pointing at the objects in the sky, and within five minutes, five large gunner aircraft in a V formation flew over the city, their restored bodies glistening in the early sunlight, Stars and Stripes blaring over the speakers, the flags of Old America fluttering in the breeze. Little children pointed excitedly, some people nervous what might happen. After the planes flew back to the old airport, Mieux spoke through the Securitron into the mic once more. "Ladies and Gentlemenm our futures are high in the sky and soaring like the ancient eagle.Arcadia is America, I am America, and YOU can be too! Thank you." Just as quickj as the qucik event started, it was over, the Securitron heading back into the hotel.

OOC: Those planes wont be introduced again, they were made for the sole purpose to show Mieux's charismatic showboating, and willingness to do anything to boost citizen and military morale.

[Celestine Stardust]

OOC: @ The Enclave, where will LF soldiers bring the NCR Rangers? By the way, one of the rangers was at Navarro.

[Charlotte Buckley]

NSU, Diem 2 & 4 | NSU, Noctem 5&8

The chairman of the NSU paced around and looked around at Antium. He got off the radio with William and turned to the assembled squad of Diem and Noctem, the two best companies the NSU had. He sat down and drummed his fingers on his desk, staring at the two squads and then cleared his throat. "Both Noctem and Diem are going to infiltrate Radioville disguised as traders..."

Both squads looked at each other, wondering what to expect. The chairman kept going on his briefing. "From there, you'll ditch the costumes, kill guards and disguise yourselves as them. And after that, you'll infiltrate Radioville's broadcast station and then you'll split. Noctem will disable the electric circuit board and Diem will 'talk' to Todd about the newest radio broadcast."

The two squads nodded and hopped on a Vertibird. From there, they were dropped off 5 miles from Radioville. After killing a couple scavengers and a caravan on their way and switched clothing, they walked into Radioville, acting just like traders. They knew Radioville would be on their guard after what happened with Nexus but, Nexus was just a newbie's group. This was the real deal.

[CxvIII]

Lyn Grave

Lyn leaned her head against Frank's shoulder. "I'm sorry if I seemed like I was blowing you off. Gramps always taught me to put work before fun, and I might have learned that lesson a bit too well." She let go of his hand at that time, and wrapped him in a warm hug. "I really do like it when you give me a kiss on the cheek. I just get wrapped up in business..." She decided to stop talking at that point. She felt that Frank had gotten the message. She hugged him tighter, not wanting to let him go, and she was sure Frank was getting that message too.

[Oyuki Manson Lavey]

Mayor Frank Vercelotti

The Mayor began tapping his foot whilst waiting outside Mieux' office, utterly uninterested in what the others were saying.

Business, business, business. Can't we put a lid on it already? Frank yawned. He watched as Alex and Ann left the office, and shot Alex a grin as he left, not a friendly grin, but one that seeped with satisfaction. Yeah, keep walking big shot. his smile broadened as he left without another word.

The mayor took a deep breath, still clutching Lyns hand as she discussed things with the Director. What they were talking about, he neither knew, nor cared. Finally, his attention was gained by Lyn, who had rested her head on Franks shoulder before beginning to speak. "I'm sorry if I seemed like I was blowing you off. Gramps always taught me to put work before fun, and I might have learned that lesson a bit too well." she said.

"Heh, it's okay." he smiled warmly, as she let his hand go and turned to hug him. He too returned the embrace as she continued to speak. "I really do like it when you give me a kiss on the cheek. I just get wrapped up in business..." she stopped speaking, realizing that all was well.

"I get it." he answered simply, holding her closer. "Now, let's check out that suite." he said, excited. "Be seeing you Director." he greeted Snowe, flashing him a wink. Oh, you know what's on my mind don't you, you nasty bastard?

Dragging Lyn by the hand, he led her up to the elevator and finally to their luxurious suite several stories above the ground. The room was candle-lit, and spacious, decorated richly and furnished with the best looking beds and couches Frank had seen in his entire life. He plopped onto a plush couch saying. "I could get used to this!" Still holding Lyns hand, he ushered her over to join him on the couch, but pulled her onto his lap, to wrap her in his strong, lean arms. His mechanical heart pacing faster than ever before.

Damn, Mieux. I owe you.

[Beast Attire]

Lyn Grave

Lyn followed eagerly as Frank led them to the suite. As Frank sat down on the couch, Lyn was about to sit down next to him when he pulled her onto his lap instead. She let out a small 'Eep!' as she fell onto his lap, not expecting it. As Frank wrapped his arms around her, Lyn did the same to him. She loved this embrace, and she wished that that feeling of warmth and love would never end.

[Vera Maslar]

OOC: The new Skyrim trailer is amazing!

Alexander Scalatti

Alex awoke to the sounds of the bustle on the streets of Arcadia. Alex turned over in his bed and saw that Ann was still sleeping. I musta banged her real good last night.

Alex yawned as he walked out of his bed and into the bathroom. I took him about ten minutes to get ready. http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110105075760/lanoire/images/7/74/Phelps_8.png He opened the french doors and walked into the courtyard that was full of plants.

There were not that many places in the Empire Wasteland that you could see trees. There was some in New Manhattan, some in the forest to the south in the Capital Wasteland, and there was a mutated forest near Rabithead. Seeing a tree was something that many people did not take lightly. Some tribals even worshiped them.

Alex walked over to the outside radio, and put in a holotape. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJE-onnw2gM He sat down in one of the courtyard chairs and took a look at the Manhattan skyline.

If only China did not nuke this place.

[Richus Dude]

Mayor Frank Vercelotti

Frank woke up early the next morning feeling fresh and alive for the first time in months. To his surprise, he was wearing absolutely nothing, and accompanying him in bed was none other than Lyn Grave. He struggled to control his urge to yell Score! and instead gave her a kiss on the cheek, hopefully arousing her.

Getting up off of the bed, he stretched for several minutes and unplugged the switch that connected his heart to the wall socket, coiled up the wire, and threw it on the couch, walking towards the small kitchen. Without bothering to throw on any clothes, he moved his lean body over to the fridge, from which he procured a box of fruit juice, which he poured into two glasses, one for himself, and one for Lyn. He stood there, leaning against a kitchen counter, watching Lyn sleep, leaving the obstruction between his legs that fell half way down to his knees uncovered.

It ain't nothing she hasn't seen already. he reasoned.

He took another sip of the juice before finally calling. "Rise and shine, sweet-cheeks." he smiled to her, tilting his head towards the glass of juice he had poured for her. "You've been a bad, bad girl." he winked, before letting out a quiet chuckle.

[Sakura Haruno]

Lyn Grave

Lyn stretched out in bed as Frank's voice woke her up. "Mm, I may be bad, but I'm good to you." Lyn said before letting out a yawn. She glanced over in Frank's direction, noticing his lack of clothes. "You didn't bother getting dressed, so I guess I can skip that too." Lyn said playfully as she got out of bed. She felt a bit strange, not wearing any clothes, especially with someone else around. She approached Frank and gave him a quick kiss before grabbing the cup of juice he was holding for her. "I had a lot of fun last night." She said with a smile before drinking a swallow of the juice.

[Stephani Silva]

Leon "Eclipse" Graves - Port Neptune - Graves' Spire

Leon slowly approached the tower which he and the Black Sun's called home. Walking through the courtyard Leon looked over the slabs that held the bodies of the young leader's vanquished foes. Each stood as a reminder to those who would dare turn against him and instill fear into those would dare oppose him. Entering the tall structure Leon greeted the Black Sun's who were in the lobby before heading towards the elevator. Pressing the call button Leon waited patiently for the lift to descend. Several minutes later Leon stepped out on the ninth floor and walked down the hallway to his office.

Entering the well furnished room Leon took a seat at his desk and removed the letter from his pocket. The man looked over towards the ham radio on the corner of his desk then back to the correspondence in his hand. Setting the document on the table Leon leaned back deep in thought.

Should I contact him without seeing what the others think first. No! I'm the boss so it's my decision but I would like to know more about what this Mieux's game is. All that I know for certain is he's some big shot down in Manhattan and runs a place called Arcadia.

What's really eating at me the most is the fact that he would write that he had no plans to invade...yeah right! He must think I'm some kind of a fool to fall for that sort of trick...yet on the other hand he could open up all sorts of new avenues of business for the Suns. Perhaps he could give us a leg up on those Lance [censored]. I can't believe I've talked myself into doing this!

I'll hear him out and if I like his offer I'll talk it over with the boys. If I don't I'll cut all ties with Mr. Fancy Pants, no harm no foul.

Leon sat the chair back upright before turning on the radio and tuning it to the frequency provided. Leon then lifted the reciever to his mouth.

"Mieux. This is Leon Graves. Let's talk."

[D LOpez]

Mieux had finished his brief morale boost for the city, now sitting at his desk with a glass of scotch in hand, his necktie unloosed, when one of the terminals on his wall behind him flared to life with a brief one line of words, of a voice going 'Mieux. This is Leon Graves, Let's talk.' Curious to see how this man was, he turned on the microphone at the station. "Not a man of words I take it, Mr. Graves? But, you got straight down to business. I like that. Tell me, what are you hoping to gain from this proposed alliance?" His mind, as it usually did, ran rampant sentences in his head, responses he'd make for the appropriate responses per most forseeable reactions Graves made.

[Damian Parsons]

Leon "Eclipse" Graves - Port Neptune - Graves' Spire Ninth Floor Office

"Not a man of words I take it, Mr. Graves? But, you got straight down to business. I like that. Tell me, what are you hoping to gain from this proposed alliance?", the mysterious voice of Mieux queried.

Leon still holding the receiver leaned back in the chair.

"I'm not going to beat around the bush Mieux, I don't like dealing with neighbors...things can get complicated. Plus I'm wary of your motives and what your after even with your guarantee of pacifism against my organization. A man's word isn't everything you know and I consider myself a very cautious individual. I'm also less then fond of your methods of espionage but those grievances aside my curiosity has gotten the better of me and gotten me to contact you so your doing something right."

Since you called for this meeting I'd like to know what you want from me first before I relay my requests. Now I understand you desire access to the waters. I'd like to know why and in what capacity?", Leon responded.

The man then withdrew a cigarette from his jacket pocket and a lighter from a drawer from his desk. After lighting up Leon waited for Mieux's response.

[Daddy Cool!]

Mieux was rubbing his chin, thinking internally, 'This man is very paranoid, but in this day and age, I suppose it IS the proper course of action for most.' He then cleared his throat, "No no no my good man, I don't want to start taking pleasure cruises. I'd like to open a dock on the side of Manhattan island, with you controlling it. In return for allowing you expand peacefully into Manhattan, what I want is far simpler to ask for, I want, if not your aid then your assured neutrality in any affair that may come this way. In short, if you wont help me defend my land, then all I ask is you stay out of my way. If you want me to be frank, I don't care about you, who you are, all I care about is expanding business, influence, and Pre-War restoration. Now, for you, all I want from you in terms of business is fair trade with myself,New Manhattan, and Bridgeport." he then paused, and spoke in a cautiously warning tone, "Oh, and, Mr. Graves, don't think I am not a man of my word, any chem addicted waste of space can betray you, a real man can abide by his honor and his word. For that, I assure you, I am a real man."

[Emily Jones]

Mayor Frank Vercelotti

The Mayor watched as Lyn arose from bed slowly. "Mm, I may be bad, but I'm good to you." were her first words, causing him to broaden his smile. "You didn't bother getting dressed, so I guess I can skip that too." she noticed.

"Be my guest." he answered as she kissed him on the cheek before taking the juice had poured for her.

"I had a lot of fun last night." she smiled as she drank the juice.

"Well, I aim to please." he shot her a wink before finished his drink and returning the gesture. "So, we're already undressed, what do you say we go for round 2?" he suggested, taking a step forward and grabbing her by the hips.

OOC: Alright, considering Franks nature, he's more than happy to continue like this all day, so someone might have to call him for some reason. Any takers?