Kanly TP part 5(1)

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This is the FIRST  of several parts regarding the assassination of Juhren,
the Moritani Mentat.





Ulrich walks in from Foyer through the Sliding Glass Doors.
Ulrich has arrived.

Bernh nods to Ulrich, saying, "Well are you ready to meet our opponent?"
Ulrich glances at Bernh, "well, yes sir."

Bernh looks to the waiting staffcar, "Let's go then shall we?"
Ginaz Staffcar

The soft leather seat can sit three comfortably and molds perfectly to the
form of the occupants. Tinted meta-glass windows help keep out the glare of
the sun and lights coming off the many buildings of the Imperial City.

The driver nods.

There is a sense of acceleration as the staffcar picks up speed.

Ulrich appears slightly anxious, as he drums his fingers against his knees.

Lights from the numerous buildings and walkways outline the roadway.

Bernh seems to half close his eyes and meditate.

The staffcar is buffeted slightly by a large gust of wind.
Lights from the numerous buildings and walkways outline the roadway.
The staffcar decelerates steadily and comes to a smooth stop.
Bernh opens the door and hops out.

City Center -- Central District (Kaitain)

A 200-meter tall statue of a lion dominates the City Center. The lion,
rearing up on its hind legs and roaring toward the north, appears to be
made of polished gold. A narrow road passes under the statue and directly
through the small park surrounding the lion's feet. Around that is a
multi-lane traffic circle, with wide tree-lined avenues leading to the four
corners of the city... and the Universe.

Ulrich exits the Ginaz Staffcar.
Ulrich has arrived.
The Ginaz Staffcar departs the area.

GuildMail
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL
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This message is for your eyes only Mentatkanzler Herr Bernh.
 I agree to meet you on these following terms.
 No one is to know of this meeting other then ourselves.
 We are to meet in a mutually safe, and private enviroment.
 As long as these conditions are agreed to, I will be happy to meet you at
the Imperial Hotal in Kaitain. I await your repy.
--
Juhren Salanti
Mentat/Master of Assassins
House Moritani
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Ulrich appears to relax as he takes in the scenery around him.

You pass the Via Astra.

Circle of Stars -- Central District (Kaitain)
A tree-lined roadway opens into a similiarly lined cul-de-sac. Consuming
the whole back half is a large off-yellow brick building. In front of the
building, before the main entrance, is a pair of golden lions, resting as
they watch over all who passes. Several different flags float above the
main entrance and extend the length of the building. In the middle of the
cul-de-sac is a marble archway sitting on an island in the middle of a
shallow pool of water.

Ulrich comes from the City Center.
Ulrich has arrived.
You enter the Imperial Hotel.

Lobby -- Imperial Hotel (Kaitain)

Upturned lamps line the walls of the spacious room at regular intervals
bathing the room in a subdued light. A gold pattern of lions runs through
the deep burgundy carpet. Near the center of the room a settee surrounds a
marble fountain. Attendants are placed throughout the lobby, waiting on the
pleasure of the hotel patrons.

Ulrich enters the lobby through the marble doors.
Ulrich has arrived.
Juhren enters the lobby through the marble doors.
Juhren has arrived.

Juhren enters the lobby, followed by two guards in Moritani uniform. He
seems rather stooped, and carries a cane. The cane seems to be used more
for standing then for walking however.

Bernh nods to Jurhen as he enters.

Juhren nods to the man, "Mentat Bernh I assume?"

Ulrich glances at the two guards, then fixes his attention on Juhren, whom
he nods his head to.
Bernh half bows, "May I present, my aide, Ulrich Harek."

Juhren nods slightly to the other man, then turns back to the Mentat. "May
I ask who your companion is?" He smiles tightly, and nods at the
introduction. "Ah, I see."
Juhren smiles again, his face almost twisting in the process, "Shall we
retire somewhere in order to sit down and discuss the reason for this
meeting?"

Bernh notices the people milling in and out of the lobby, and motions
towards the Lounge, "Perhaps we should step out of the Lobby?"

Ulrich makes a short, and quick bow, directed towards juhren
You pass through the arch and enter the hotel lounge.

Lounge -- Imperial Hotel (Kaitain)

The lounge of the Imperial Hotel serves as a more casual alternative to the
prestigious dining room. Even though simply decorated everything is of the
highest quality. The tables are made of the finest dark hardwoods of the
Imperium. Exquisite paintings are spaced evenly along the walls. Portions
of a cloth tapestry lies behind glass frames behind the bar. The meta-glass
window on the south wall provides a view of the Circle of Stars. Servants
stand ready to answer the needs of patrons.

Ulrich enters from the hotel lobby.
Ulrich has arrived.
Juhren enters from the hotel lobby.
Juhren has arrived.
Juhren enters the room, and looks around him, leaning on his cane.
Bernh strolls to the corner booth.
You scoot into the corner booth.
Ulrich scoots into the corner booth.
Juhren scoots into the corner booth.
Juhren carefully sets his cane on the empty space beside him, and makes a
small hand sign to his guards.

Juhren looks over at the other gentlemen, "Would you two like anything to
drink?"
Bernh smiles, "Yes, perhaps a good Kaitain Port."

Juhren nods, and casts and inquiring glance at Ulrich.

Ulrich nods to Juhren , "my father always said, never refuse a free drink,
perhaps you'd choose for me, sir."
Juhren nods, "Very well." He makes another small hand sign to his guard,
who immediately moves off in the direction of the bar.

Bernh relaxes, waiting for his guest's inevitable questions.

Ulrich leans back into the booth. He then raises his right hand to smoothen
his mustache.

Juhren leans forward, and an intent look comes to his face. "I assume you
had a good reason for this meeting Mentat Bernh? I do not think you just
wished to have a free drink from me."

Bernh chuckles, "No, I have asked you to come here for more than a drink. I
was hoping we could discuss our Kanly, and its future, or hopefully its
lack of future."

Juhren nods slightly, and prepares to speak.
Interrupting him, Juhren's guard returns with three glasses.

Bernh looks up at the returning Moritani guard.

Juhren nods to the guard, "Thank you Felix." He removes the mug of Kaitain
Style beer, and hands the glass of Kaitain Port to Bernh. "This must leave
the other beer for you sir? " he questions of Ulrich.

Bernh pulls out his poison snooper, "I mean no offense, but these are
dangerous times for my house."

Ulrich nods and smiles, taking the mug from Juhren, "yes, thank you, sir."
Bernh waves the snooper over the glass.

Juhren nods, "I had figured you would want to, although my guards have
already taken care of that."

Juhren smiles slyly, "I do know quite a bit about you and your house
Mentat, even though I have never met you in person."

Bernh raises his glass to his lip sipping it, a wry smile on his face.

Juhren leans back slightly, as if he had made a point. "For instance, I
know that you have been meeting with people from our house already about
ending our Kanly."

Bernh shrugs, as if this was common knowledge to begin with, "Yes, the
Kanly is expensive, and right now it is not a top priority of our house,
due to previously botched security measures."


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