Dialogue: Gig: Guinea Pigs

Fixer

You fucked up, V. Joanne Koch's still breathin' – plus she knows someone's after her, so now she's gonna be extra careful.

Better be the last time you pull shit like this, V. The city don't tolerate mediocrity.

Got word Joanne Koch bit the dust. Preem. Nothin' I love more than workin' with pros.

Gig's closed. The eddies are on their way.

Heard our girl Joanne's already on her way. Oooh, she's in for a warm welcome.

Thanks for the help, V. Closin' the gig.

Fixer

Got a gig – some Biotechnica bigshot.

She's holed up in a corpo hotel – security's tight, and I need me a merc who's up to the task.

Anyway, know you like a challenge. Detes attached.

Corporate

I told you, I turned the briefcase inside out. It's not there. Do you know what they'll do to me?

Well, that'd be better, yes. I have a meeting first thing tomorrow morning.

Yes, yes, claim it as an expense. OK, gotta go.

V

1AHi, I have an appointment with Mrs. Koch.

Receptionist

1AVery well. Just give me moment to check...

1ANo, I'm afraid not. There must be a misunderstanding.

V

1AYou don't say.

1BI'd like to rent a room for the night. Single bed's fine.

Receptionist

1BI'm afraid that won't be possible. We are a corporate hotel available only to Biotechnica personnel.

V

1BAh, that's a shame. Nice place.

Receptionist

Hello. How can I help you?

V

1AWakey wakey.

Joanne Koch

1AWha--? Who-- Who the hell're you?!

V

1AWhat you'd find more interesting is who sent me.

1ARemember your little science experiement with the Red Ocher Clan? The families send their regards.

Joanne Koch

1AI-I do, I remember well. It was an integral stage in my research. Y-you see we're working on new antibiotic--

V

1AOh, please. Gonna feed me the story of how sacrifices must be made in the quest to save humanity?

Joanne Koch

1AI'm not! I know people like you. Hired plenty myself. And I know you won't let me go.

1AB-but at least let me back up the test results for future application. These nomads – they're gone regardless. Let their death serve a purpose!

V

2AFine, do it... But don't pull any stunts, got it?

Joanne Koch

2ASecurity! Security!

V

2AOh, you sure about that? I think somethin' horrible happened to 'em. And it'll happen to you.

2BThis antibiotic of yours – I know for damn sure most of humanity couldn't afford it. I know its main purpose is to fatten your holiday bonus.

2BFuck your data. You die here and now.

Joanne Koch

2BSecurity! Security!

V

2BScream your throat bloody. Not a soul's gonna hear you.