Neon Shadows #4 - A Tale of Two Frannies
General Summary
Plan Before the Plan
Monday, 9AM 2/14/2022 The operation kicked off with precision. Desmond, Deucalion, and Jay had their roles cut out for them. The goal was simple: get into Gina's apartment without causing a scene. Desmond's job was to keep Franny, the dog walker, occupied, while Deucalion and Jay would sneak in using a bit of high-tech trickery and some unconventional teleportation skills.The early morning went smoothly. Franny took the dogs out, oblivious to the storm brewing. Meanwhile, Gina was whisked away by Luko, their departure marked by the usual Valentine's Day fanfare. It was all according to plan until it wasn’t.
Francine, Interrupted
Monday, Noon'ish, 2/14/2022 Something was off. Franny didn't stick to her usual schedule, and when she finally showed up, the dogs were nowhere in sight. It was a red flag, and our group knew trouble was ahead.Pups and Blood, Blood and Pups
Deucalion’s grim discovery in the dumpster was a game-changer. Franny’s body, dismembered and displayed with a cruelty that spoke of deeper horrors, was a shocking sight. The two dogs, somehow spared, were in distress, their whimpers echoing off the cold metal. It was a brutal wake-up call for the team, thrusting them into a scenario far more sinister than they had prepared for.Gina's Penthouse
The trio regrouped and entered Gina’s apartment, a scene that seemed untouched by the chaos unfolding outside. The silence was eerie, with only the hum of electronic equipment filling the air. They had little time to ponder the implications, as the situation quickly escalated.Franny and Franny
The appearance of Franny, or rather, two versions of her, was surreal. The first charged with a martial ferocity that mirrored Deucalion’s own style, while the second, armed with katanas, added a deadly grace to the assault. The battle was fierce, with each side exchanging blows that were as much about survival as they were about uncovering the truth behind the gruesome discovery.The conclusion of the fight was as dramatic as the confrontation itself. The first Franny was knocked out, her threat temporarily neutralized. The second, however, managed to grievously wound Deucalion before being stopped by Desmond and Jay's combined efforts. Jay’s final, decisive act ensured that the threat was eliminated, but the victory was pyrrhic at best, with Deucalion seriously injured and questions swirling in the aftermath.
Getting While the Getting is Good
With the police likely en route and time running out, the team grabbed what evidence they could and made a hasty retreat. Their escape, marked by a blend of desperation and determination, was a silent testament to the night’s harrowing events.As they vanished into the night, leaving behind a scene of chaos and unanswered questions, one thing was clear: their journey through the city’s dark underbelly was far from over. And me? I’m just here to keep tabs, a solitary figure watching from the shadows, pondering the thin line between heroism and vigilantism in a city that never sleeps.
Monday, 3PM 2/14/2022
Missions/Quests Completed
Quests
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Franny's Laptop Franny's New Years Eve Photo Gina Calderon's Safe Gina's Calderon's Laptop
Report Date
03 Apr 2024
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