Around a dark and damp corner of storehouse, Nita were waiting and walking back and forth. Small puddle, mix of oil and water. Despite everything, plan that Beda decided to go with, were... Questionable in best case. But each passing minute were getting her to worry more and more. It was just a twelve minutes. What is she even doing there so long? She said she knows what she was doing. Then what is taking her so long?
Then heavy *thud* sound came from behind of a backdoor. Few *clicks* and then the door was open. Beda appeared in doorway, wet from head to toe and covered in dirt.
Beda - I hope it was worth it to ruin my clothes and makeup! Hurry up!
Nita - Oh... Thank the devil. What took you so long?
Beda - Sudden visit from someone. Had to wait under the truck untill they would leave. Now come on! Let's find everything you need and get out of here!
With hastened, but quite steps, Nita and Beda rushed inside. Dusty shelves, were in contrast for wet floor. Cardboards and crates were neatly stacked and gathering more dust. Hard to belive that just a few moments ago, Vepley were rushing to carry thoes crates here.
Beda - That doll, Vepley was it? She looks small, but quite strong. Almost like you are... Almost
Nita - If anything. I just hope she won't end up in trouble after our whole deal here.
Beda - I,m sure she will be fine! People here are used to her pranks. And she still running around doing silly things. If anything, i hope her owner, Saga won't find out that we were involved. It seems like she is a big person around here. And as Nomomo said, we don't want to endup being on a bad terms with someone like that. After all, contacts could be usefull and stuff like that.
Nita - Yeah, i got the idea... Oh, i found it!
Rough Nita's hands grasped box from top shelve, and pulled down. And indeed, set of speakers and microphone was there, together with some electronic parts and some other supplies.
Beda - Damn. I think we could use some of thoes boxes. Why not take a few with us?
Nita - No... We came here for two and two things only!
Beda - Oh, come one! I am sure nobody would notice a stray box missing. And we get to enjoy few things for ourselves, come on Nita... you know you want it.
For a few moments, strange sensation pierced through Nita. She looked around, the whole storehouse were open for them. And so many supplies of different kind just waiting to be taken.
Nita - No...
Despite the temptetion. Nita took speaker and microphone, then placed the same box back at the top of a shelf. Beda showed obvious disapointment, but quickly shruged off.
Beda - Ok, fine. Then let's just get out of here then.
As Beda and Nita went out through backdoor. Beda looked around before waliking back on a streets. Nita silently followed, untill they reached an crossroad.
Nita - Ok. From here on out, i will deal with the rest. Go find Nomomo and be ready to dance!
Beda - Wish you the best of luck!
After saying her piece, Beda rushed to split away from Nita. Despite her slight smirk... she was still disapointed. So deeply disapointed.
=== Report 71S ===
Beda - Senior Sergeant Rukker! Some cargo is not mentioned on a list!
A group of dolls were investigating a truck that just passed through gates marked as 'S'.
Beda weren't wearing her usual goth-punk outfit. Instead, she was wearing usual city border protection uniform, and everything were pristine, to the last button on a collar of her blue shirt. She still had black hairs, just a little more clean and well-groomed.
Rukker - Comming!
At the single call from Beda. An old, but athletic man climbed inside a truck and looked at Beda.
Rukker - What did you find?
Beda - This crate, and this one are not mentioned on a ledger! And the seal broken on one of the sides! They are slightly lighter then others. How should we proceed?
Witout taking away her gaze from crates. Beda were showing ledger to supervisor, while pointing at the crates in front of her. Just two simple crates.
Rukker - As usual. Wait a moment.
Old man, walked to the edge of a truck and called over truck driver.
Driver - Is there a problem sir?
Rukker - Yes. We found some cargo, not mentioned in a ledger. Would you be kind enough to open it for us to inspection?
Driver - Uh... Sure.
With little hesitation, Driver climbed inside the truck, and came to a crates in questions. Both Beda and Rukker were standing behind the driver. Beda started recording, just as he opened the crate.
/// Record active \\\
After opening the crate, Driver opened the lid, and steped to the side, giving a better look for Rukker and Beda. The crate were filled with plush toys of different animals.
Rukker - And why is that these crates are not on a ledger?
Driver - They are not companies cargo. I bought them to give out at school. Maybe we can solve somehow right now boss? It's not like this is something dangerous.
Beda - Per transportation permit issued by your company. Only the cargo that...
A suddeg gesture by Rukker made Beda to stop.
Beda - Sir?
With a slight smirk. Rukker took one of plush toys and looked at it. A simpe plush deer.
Rukker - I think children would like something like this...
Both the driver and Rukker looked at eachother and laughed.
Rukker - This is the last time i ever leting you pull this off!
The two of them couldn't stop laughing for a good few seconds. All while leaving Beda confused at what is going on. Did they knew eachother?
Driver - Yeah... Yeah... I figured! Does that mean everything is fine?
Rukker - Yes. But i will be taking this, as a tax!
After Rukker hid the push of a deer under his coat, both man reached for a handshake.
Driver - You can take few more if you want...
Rukker - No, no, no. But you should stop doing that. I will be moved out of here next week.
Driver - Oh man... I will miss you. How come?
As both man went out with their conversation, they walked off the truck. Beda slowly followed them. Their conversation continued for a long while. Untill they finaly said goodbye to eachother. Then, Driver went inside the truck to tidyup the crated, and Rukker waved his hand. To let the truck go. Beda slowly walked to Rukker.
Beda - Senior Sergeant Rukker!
Rukker - Oh... is there something to report?
For some reason. Rukker were having a good mood.
Beda - But sir. That truck were carrying unlisted cargo...
Rukker - Oh... Beda, Beda, Beda... You do have a fitting name for yourself. Meaning trouble behind yourself. But that i knew this man for a decade now.
Beda - But sir... Border controll is not a place where we can just let people pass just judging by...
Once again, her speach were interupted by Rukker, as he raised his hand in a 'stop' signal.
Rukker - That is something you get to know once you get older little doll. Maybe after thirty years or so. But right now... just sick to me. Everything will be fine. Now, back to your duty!
Just like that Rukker left Beda stunned, and confused. With a sigh, she looks at the truck.
\\\ End of a record ///
=== Underground ===
Nita - ... and so... there you go!
Finaly, speaker and microphone were powered and ready for action. Vepley were jumping from joy.
Vepley - Yay! Just give me a minute and the show will go on!
Nita - No need to hurry. I am ready to wait a little. I will be nearby.
Vepley - Yes! Everything for my loyal fans! Now...
With a few taps on a microphone, Veply checked on feed, started adjusting switches. Everything were almost ready for a play. Nita walked away a little and typed a message in communicator.
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"Vepley is ready to give a show any second now. Be ready" - Nita
Nomomo - "Me and Beda are in position! Waiting for signal"
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After a few minutes, a sharp noise pierced through the air. The same sound you get when testing a sound system. Few amplified taps in mix with ear-spliting noise are followed by a giggle.
Vepley - New event is here! Come listen to Vepley's concert!
Underground Broker - Again? You already did this today! Get down from there!
Vepley - Ta-naDa ☆~
Underground Broker - Somebody! Stop her! Saga! Where the hell is Saga?!?
People started either running away, trying to ignore the sound or make attempts to stop Vepley from continuing the show. Few guards walked away from their post, as they rushed at Vepley. That was a moment for Beda and Nomomo to sneak in workshop.
Nomomo - I don't even know what is even more absurd! The plan, or the fact that it did worked?
Beda - Hey, give Nita some slack! She's with us almost a week, but already proved herself usefull!
Nomomo - Yeah... at least she knows what she is doing!
Beda - Oh... a mechanicaly locked door! It's been a long time since i had to use this.
A pair of lockpicks appeared in Beda's hands. She quickly worked her hands and then turned to the side. And just like that, the door was open. Nomomo rushed inside before Beda could say anything.
Nomomo - Let's just get this over with!
Beda - Yeah... sure...
Workshop garage were full of car parts, but only one car were still inside. The long lost truck. And frankly, nobody nearby. Beda and Nomomo noded to eachother. Beda rushed to open the backdoor, while Nomomo kept looking around in case of anything.
Nomomo - It better not be some big cargo, because otherwise it will be hard to get out of here unnoticed. But then again, why use a whole truck for something small.
Beda - No luck! This isn't you usual lock! It is DNA locked. I can't get it open.
Nomomo - Damn it!
For a few moments, Nomomo was lost in thoughts. Thinking what to do next.
Nomomo - Did they managed to open the lock?
Beda - No... I don't think so. Unless they had a DNA sample with them.
Nomomo - I don't see any damage to a truck, other than from yellow zone climate... Could it be possible that cargo is still inside?
In suspition, Beda looked around the truck for anything. But nothing were giving away that this truck were ever opened.
Beda - I think it is pretty much possible.
Nomomo - Alright, let's see what their plan is... I think i have an idea...
=== Outside ===
Energetic doll, were dancing and singing on improvised stage, while a crowd of angered man were trying to stop her. This sight of silly chaos drew slight smile on Nita's face. No one can get a hold on Vepley, and she just keeps on dancing and singing. That is untill blond haired woman apporoached a scene, and started turning off all of the equipments. Then Vepley started to get worried and with sad face, approached that woman.
Nita - Seems like the show is over. The famous Saga is here...
After a few moments, Vepley picked up speaker and followed Saga. But before running away, Vepley winked to Nita with innocent smile. That single wink made Nita smile once again. But first things first...
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"The show is over! Get out of there" - Nita
Beda - "Not now. We found the truck, can't open it. But we found out their plans. Nomomo went to talk with Max, so he could pose as potential original client and take away the truck. Fortunatly, it looks like they don't know who the client is."
"Are we sure about this? Nomomo said that she doesn't want any dangerous attention around here! And this idea will set up 'Max' to a world of trouble" - Nita
Nomomo - "Right now we don't have much choice. Their plan stated that client will take away the truck today. So we have to hurry! Me and Max is already coming in. Nita, be ready, just in case"
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Sure enough, Nomomo's car apeared around the corner, with Nomomo as a Driver. They ride their way in front of a workshop. Nomomo started acting professional, and opened back passanger seat, leting Max walk out... Dressed in fancy suit and wearing fedora hat with aviator sunglasses.
Both Max and Nomomo walked to guards, and started talking.
Nita - They are mad... No way this is going to work...
But despite Nita's doubt of this plan... She looked at the situation on a whole. They did made a distraction with a dancing and singing doll, so who is she to judge them?
And soon enough, Max reached for a handshake with a guard. In next few minutes, workshop garage door opened, revealing a truck that was ready to go.
Smile faded from Nita's face. Replaced by sudden pain, not physical, but rather inner.
After a short while, Nomomo took a driver seat at the truck. Max returned to a car, and both of them drive off, away from the workshop. Nita hurried to a truck, when it stopped nearby.
Nita - Tell me... Who is our client?
Nomomo - Don't know, don't care. Why?
Nita - I might have a bad history with them.
With a look of doubt, Nomomo pushed the pedal. Finaly, they were about to leave. And the truck rushed to elevetor platform. Steel-dark-blue frame were in contrast to a logo on a side of truck. "Mangi Security Service" were written in pale white letters