Chapter 60

Chapter 60

For once cleaning up the place went without any issues. I ended up dragging the bodies away from where I killed them all and pushed them into a corner so they wouldnt bother the others, while Ichi ran through the base finding loot and gathering it all up.

I did take a small break to grab the Scavs laptops laying around. Hopefully I could use a bit of netrunning sneakery and figure out another Scav den.

Honestly we probably could use more hands next time we did this, but while everyone did start flagging an hour in, I just reminded them that the more we could drag out of here the more eddies we would have in the end.

Boxes of Cyberware. Computer equipment. Ripper Equipment. Bits and bobs from the chop shop that Ichi confirmed would make some eddies if sold.

In the end we filled up the truck with the most valuable stuff and left the stuff that would be harder to sell. We all climbed back into the truck and drove off.

I finally pulled down the mask once the back of the truck was down and Malcolm and I were both squished into the loot we had gathered.

The boy might be exhausted, but there was a shit eating grin on his face as he rested back.

We stopped at Hiromis apartment again, all of us relaxing from the gig.

Alright Section 9! I called out once again using my sexy voice. Which had an instant effect.

Stop doing that! Ichi called back as he blushed a little but Hiromi elbowed him instantly as she threw me a thumbs up. Malcolm just shook his head at my nonsense.

Never. Its far too fun. Excellent work everyone. Hiromi, Malcolm, did you find anything interesting in the Cyberware?

Loads of stuff! Malcolm practically exploded. I mean it sucks its all scav chrome, but holy shit they pulled some preem chrome Motoko. Youre gonna be picking some stuff yourself at this rate!

Malcolm and Hiromis reaction had Ichi and I both looking a little excited.

Okay pull out the box of stuff lets take a look!

Not here you gonk! Hiromi demanded, shaking her head at me. Lets put the boxes in the cars and drive it out of here first. There are still cameras. She reminded me and I bowed my head in acknowledgment.

True. Lets pull the chrome boxes and load them into our rides, meet up at Viks?

Im gonna pass. You guys know I dont really need new chrome. My rents would get me whatever I need, Arasaka stuff. You guys take it. Im gonna start calling buyers. Just let me know what you dont end up using Or what you dont sell to Vik Motoko. She said, looking squarely at me with a face.

Hey! I didnt deserve a face! Besides Okay fine yeah I was probably going to sell the rest of the stuff to Vik. He deserved to be well stocked, and I know he would do good with this chrome that had a terrible origin.

Make up for some of the bad karma of it all.

Oooh hey is that a Mantis blade? Hmm. A Militech Infuser? Never heard of it. Malcolm said as he pulled out

They werent arms themselves, but more like pieces that could be installed in cyberarms.

You want them Motoko? Malcolm asked looking up at me with a face that was practically sparkling.

As much as I might, Im keeping any installs to small things for now. I told him shaking my head. Is there any Netrunner stuff?

Hmm. I think Yeah small box of some old decks by the looks of them. Nothing good. Oh here you go. He pulled out a small case, and popped it open. Ex-Disk.

Nice! I cheered Ex-disk were Neuralware mods that would increase a Cyberdecks RAM. More RAM. Faster punching through gonks security. Yoink! I snagged it away which he chuckled at as I closed the little case and put it in a pocket.

That would go with me to Vik later.

Odds and ends. What the hell? These are some absolutely ancient Cybereyes. Id be surprised if they even connect to everything anymore. Malcolm grumbled as he wiped some dust off the thermos looking canister.

Unless the canister was just used to store it. Well pop it with Vik and see if its any good. I reminded him, earning a pleased smile.

Motoko! Smart link! Ichi called out waving it at me.

What dont want it yourself? I asked but he just looked at me.

Only one of us is a crazy solo that clears out entire scav dens on their own.

Which means I already dont need it. I tease but he tossed it at me regardless and I quickly grabbed it out of the air.

Fine, I'll chip it. Should be easy enough with these. I mention waving my hands. I guess it was about time for me to start actually interfacing with my guns.

There is still tons more, but I dont know what all of this is Viks? I asked the boys and while I got a response from both boys that reminded me of trying to take a bone away from a wild dog. Slowly we gathered everything together, but got sidetracked by Hiromi.

Change of plans! She yelled imperiously pointing at me. You are my bodyguard while we make sales. Then she turned and pointed at Ichi. And you need to drive the truck. Malcolm will be with you holding a shotgun. We can start having fun with the loot soon, but I want to get this over with. I already got a sale for some. Lets go! She called pointing

At my Quadra.

You already made the sales?

I already made some contacts thanks to your Fixer. I was just waiting to know the loot. While Malcolm was loading everything up, I was already putting out feelers. You are allowed to worship my amazingness. She proclaimed hands on her hips.

Yes oh mighty fixer. Please allow us to help you sell the loot.

Excellent! Lets go! Malcolm! Get that stuff loaded into the Quadra. I already know Motoko isnt going to let us sell any of it before her ripper gets first look. Ichi! Secure the truck I want to get some of this sold off tonight before it gets any later!

Ugh. I guess Im chauffeur and bodyguard girl now.

But at least Hiromi stopped barking orders at me.

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The sales were Interesting!

No stop trying to rip me off. You wanted the canisters of Flunitrazepam? You pay up for it. She snapped at the ripper that she was selling the loot too.

Of course it was only because Hiromi was Hiromi that the guy hadnt turned us away for being scavs or something.

This was the third shop we had hit. And she was selling the stuff we had klepped. Including the Rippers tools and chair.

Apparently Charles had been a naughty boy. He had been making enough eddies with his scav friends he had a lot of top of the line stuff. This chapter was first shared on the Ñøv€lß1n platform.

Hiromi was selling it off piecemeal.

We had of course stopped at Viks first, for a surprise sale, and dropped off the boxes of actual Cyberware that he had agreed to look through and pick out the choice bits for us, as well as figure out what everything was.

He had even paid Hiromi- I mean us. He had paid us for a new diagnostic tool that he liked the look of.

Which made me happy. I forced Hiromi to give him a discount though.

She had refused at first, but I put on my sexy voice and told her it was happening, and that had stopped any attempts at refusal.

Honestly I had mostly done it to mess with Vik, but Im glad my mature voice seems to make people listen to me.

And then, despite how action packed it was. It started getting late, and we all decided to call it a night.

You saw and heard nothing. I told her firmly. Even using my sexy voice.

She just grinned.

That meant she agreed Right?

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You should have heard it Ichi! It was soooo preem Motoko was totally jamming out standing on her couch!

No one will find any of your bodies. I promised as I continued to hide my face against Ichis truck. The cool steel just barely kept me from overheating.

She had promised not to tell anyone!

She tried to make me promise not to tell, but I mean. Cmon! Of course I will!

Death! I whimper-whispered.

Motoko, when did you start playing the guitar? I dont think you did before the coma or anything. Malcolm asked, ignoring Ichi and Hiromi both trying to embarrass me more.

Its all Hiromis fault.

What? How!?

You made me sing during the Nomad BBQ! I realized I wasnt any good at it, so I decided to start practicing!

Wait Motoko, did you really get so embarrassed about your bad singing during the BBQ that you secretly went out and bought a guitar to learn some music? Hiromi asked, suddenly staring at me with her big old green eyes.

It! It wasnt a secret! Jun knew!

Motoko You are the cutest ever. She whispered, barely hiding the massive grin behind her hands.

No! I denied but Hiromi was soon sage nodding at me, Ichi joining in. The jerk!

You got so embarrassed about singing you went and bought a guitar to learn and practice? Ichi asked for a moment. Cute.

Im! Im dangerous! Not cute! I demanded stomping my foot to prove my danger.

It didnt work.

You werent that bad at singing Motoko. You didnt have to get so cute about it. Hiromi said and I frowned.

Im not bad at singing!

You werent really great either, Motoko. Hiromi offered gently as she walked over and threw an arm over my shoulder But its cute you have a weak point.

Weak point? Me? Never! Weak points are where you get hit for massive damage! I refuse!

I walked over to the Quadra and popped the door and after a moment it was on the radio blaring to life.

And then right in front of my crew I started belting out the song alongside the radio.

A minute later as the song came to an end I was breathing a little heavily. My face was absolutely bright red, but my chooms were all staring in shock.

That Was actually pretty preem. Holy shit. Malcolm said, looking at me in a bit of shock.

Motoko! When what? You didnt know how to sing like a week ago!? What happened? Hiromi asked, marching forward and grabbing my arms and shaking me a bit.

I learned! I realized I didnt know how to sing at the camp, so I made sure to spend some time learning! Turns out, Im pretty good at music in general! I just needed some practice. I told her. Lying my ass off. Thank you Gamer system! I would be a talentless hack without you! Please forgive me for not telling anyone about your wonder!

Ugh! Hiromi coughed like someone had just punched her in the chest as she took a few stuttered steps back until she hit the truck. How can she be so perfect at everything!? Ichi!

Dont look at me Hiromi. Ive grown completely used to Motoko making me look like a gonk at everything. He said, sighing as he walked over and joined her beside the truck, both of them just sort of staring off into nothing. Hiromi at the ground, Ichi at the roof.

Rude. I muttered to myself.

I dont know Toko. This is kinda crazy. Malcolm spoke up, still standing beside me as he looked over our chooms. I mean its one thing to be good at fighting. Or sneaking. Or singing, but you are just good at all of them.

I just practice a lot! I argue, feeling awkward, that I was basically cheating in my ability to learn new things. Besides! We arent here to pick apart Motokos hobbies! I remind them, pointing at the truck. We are here to make some eddies!

Shes right. Ichi agreed, coming back to reality at the mention of money, as he stopped staring at the ceiling like a zombie. Alright Section 9, on your feet, lets get this taken care of. Hiromi that means you. He said.

Eh!? I couldnt help but gasp out as I pointed at Ichi. W-w-what did you just say!? I demanded shocked!

Section 9. Its what you called us yesterday, remember? Ichi said and then to my horror!

He smiled!

You! Youre teasing me!

I dont know what youre talking about. Cmon Section 9! Lets get moving! He called out and the traitors all followed after!

My Chooms! Betrayal!

H-hey You cant use that! Section 9 is It was just a joke!

Nope we all decided. Section 9 it is. Cmon Motoko load up. Hiromi needs to show up in a preem ride to make the sales. He reminded me as Hiromi already settled into my Quadra.

My chooms were teasing me!

I slipped into the Quadra as Ichi and Malcolm started driving off literally ignoring me as they left.

You guys are being mean. I complained to Hiromi as I started following.

Aww. Is a little teasing too much? Well now you know how we feel after you keep changing your voice. Hiromi mentioned poking me in the side.

I thought it was cool.

It was very Cool. Yes, but dont tease us if you cant handle getting teased back. She said, reaching up and pressing a finger against my cheek. Where did you even get Section 9 from anyways. Some TV show or something?

Ah! Eh.. Umm. Nooo? I denied.

Nailed it.

For some reason my denial didnt seem to convince Hiromi though!

Gonk.

I pouted and refused to say anything else about Section 9 as we drove to another Ripper that was willing to buy some stuff.