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Illustra-95th floor

:: Several floors below In her softly lighted satellite office, Alycia was finishing up...having secured all the proper warrants for search and seizure of evidence to further indict the Klein family. Warrants for the arrest of Jasmine, her father and several other key witnesses and several subpoena's as well as an injunction against Jasmine to prevent her from operating the club XS anytime again UNTIL the executing of Blaze's will.::

::Organizing her files, paper work and other information, Alycia secured them in a high tech, slim lined, metallic looking carrying case that was only accessible by access code. she then pulled out a 9 mm glock and looked at it for a moment as she sighed . It was no surprise that Alycia was armed. She had a permit to carry a concealed weapon and was trained in the use of several varieties of hand guns. She may have been "only human" by comparison to her friends and allies in The Six but she was strong willed, street wise and tough as nails...and hardly willing to play the role of victim. When the warrants were served tommorow...no doubt there would be a severe reaction on the part of the Klein family. Alycia had to make sure she was prepared to defend herself. Her high trained body guards would be on hand first thing at the start of the business day tommorow, not to mention the watchfull eye of Alison and the raw power of Morgan, AND the police presense of Delilah, all of whom would be accompanying her to the speedy indictment that she had arranged for Jasmine and Victor.::

::Alycia was preparing to make her way to her posh guest quaters on the 103rd floor to get some much needed rest. the next few days would be full of media frenzy in the city, and the ever present danger of retaliation from the remaining members of the klein family AND mystech. it was the start of a major legal battle that would make headlines for weeks to come. But at this later hour of the night, in the next few moments, Haleigh and Alycia would have thier first real and hopefully civil conversation on the subject of Jasmine.::
 
"Planning on shooting someone, Miss Barnett?"

Haleigh's voice broke through the silence as Alycia looked at her glock. Haleigh had effortlessly and silently appeared in the threshold of Alycia's satillite office, and she leaned casually against the door jamb with her arms folded across her chest. This was their first conversation since their bitter exchange before Nervous... and while Haleigh was fighting to keep things light and unabrasive... she didn't really care for Alycia.... not after what happened... not after her eagerness to expose Haleigh drove her ONLY friend in the Six away. Things were still a bed of nails with Cameron. Haleigh sighed and rubbed her eyes, trying to reach a balance. Her tone was as soft and curious as she could keep it.

"What are you doing down here... its so late."
 
::Alycia gave a small start of surprise..before composing herself and slowly sitting her glock down on her glass desk in front of her...and leaning back in her chair...folding her arms as she glared at Haleigh.::

Oh...i have more than one target in my scope, Ms. Davidoff.

::the whistling winds outside and the flurry of snow seemed to illustra the icy vibe between the two women::

::hearing Haleigh's question, Alycia's facial expression remained unforgiving as she sat::

I'm here as a guest of Morgan's....and I think you know what I'm doing. I'm well aware that you designed a special security system for Illustra and that aside from Morgan and Alison..you have full access. the question is, why are YOU standing in the doorway of my office?

:: tension was in the air. Haleigh was not fond of Alycia, and Alycia didnt trust Haleigh...but she respected Morgan's judgement...so in the back of her mind...she knew there had to be SOME redeeming quality about this woman.::
 
Haleigh gave a sly smile as Alycia responded. She could sense the dislike in Alycia's voice... she knew that Alycia didnt trust her... but Haleigh was used to that.... It allowed her to settle into a businesslike demeanor... not especially friendly but driven and determined... she could feel Alycia bristling against her presence... but she remained relaxed where she was.

"I've come to talk to you about what you're getting yourself into. The Klein family, as you well know, is the CROWN of the Mob... and in a city like this... their reach is farther than you might think. Its a dangerous mission you've adopted. Now... I DO think its just.... Victor Klein DESERVES to be prosecuted to the ful extent of the law... and I'd be more than happy to offer YOU the same blanket of protection that safegaurds those residing on the upper floors of illustra.... and a select few others the WORLD OVER willing to pay top dollar for the BEST of the best. However... I think you're going a bit too far with Jasmine Klein. Shes a CRIMINAL, a murderer, and a THEIF, I know.... I'm not being naive.... but you have to realize that she's a product of her supposed 'father'... he raised her in a life of blood, violence, and crime and its ALL she knows. she was a PUPPET all her life and she DOESN'T deserve to go down for it."
 
::Alycia couldnt believe what she was hearing.::

Do I look like i was born yesterday? I KNOW the scope of the Klein family's influence. Why do you think the FBI, SEC, IRS and just about EVERY OTHER federal acronymed agency wants a piece of them? I am delivering that to those agencies on a silver plater!

"Protection"?

::Alycia briefly interrupted as Haleigh offered her services. PAYING for that kind of protection was not an issue for Alycia. Sharon had already told her she would spare no expense in ensuring Alycia's safety during the criminal proceedings against the klein family, But Alycia couldnt help but feel a bit "cramped" by the idea of relying on HALEIGH and her company of all people....::

and what kind of price are we talking about? somehow, i imagine dealing with you will bring a cost that includes MORE than monetary figures.

::smirking as she turned slightly in her executive chair::

Ms. Davidoff, I am aware of your legendary status in the world of Intelligence...we've had THAT discussion before. You're access to data and information is as far reaching as mine and in some cases more so. So with that in mind, what posseses you to think that I am going TOO FAR in nailing Jasmine to the wall along with her father? Do you realize what a blow this will deal to the Klein family..not to mentino MysTech? And in case you forgot...Jasmine also ILLEGALLY STOLE "XS" from Morgan before Blaze's will could be executed in an attempt to carry out an elborate scheme of revenge against Morgan that included HER MURDER. That ALONE encompasses the charges of extortion, embezzelment, harrassment and MURDER--two counts in the first degree that I plan on leveling against her. I'm doing this for Morgan as much as I am doing it for the safety of the city.



::leaning forward::

so , please explain to me, just where I and those interested parties involved on my side are going wrong in the matter of Jasmine Klein?
 
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"She's JUST a girl, Barnett. She can't play hardball --not like we can--and YOU KNOW IT."

Haleigh let Alycia talk, a storm of spirit in her eyes. this woman was STUBBORN.... and out for blood.... but Haleigh was unrelenting and JUST as stubborn... and Alycia would likely tire of this 'dicussion' LONG before Haleigh did. She remained posed against the threshold, still and calm though Alycia seemed to be more worked up.

"I haven't forgotten." She says softly, her eyes locked with Alycia. "and yes... she wanted to KILL Morgan.... but that was BEFORE I intercepted her... and talked her down from it."

Haleigh remained steadfast, assaulting Alycia's argument point by point. "You know what? You are right... The price for you would NOT be payable by cash... but for you... it is a simple and completely reasonable fee. Drop ALL the charges against Jasmine Klein. Let ME deal with the girl. She doesn't need prison to correct her faults... what she NEEDS is someone she respects to demand MORE of her. I can secure the deed for the club... and give it to Morgan... or deliver it directly to YOU, if you would prefer. You and the feds will have MORE than enough prey to feed on with the rest of the Kleins. I KNOW that this is a BIG case for you... and has the potential to make you even MORE bankable than you already are... if that's at all possible... and believe me, I know what it will mean for you, on a reputative level... because I too have knocked the legs out from under MANY an enemy and made my OWN reputation on ruthlessness and taking them out with MORE than just bloodshed.... but I have ALSO been certain to differentiate between VICTIM and PERPETRATOR... and that's what I'm asking you to do now..."
 
::Alycia sat...watching Haleigh as the woman retorted. She kept her long legs crossed at the knee as one leg slightly swayed up and down. her arms remained folded as she listend. Haleigh was an excellent strategist..and matching wits with Alycia was just the sort of thing she was suited to.::

::when Haleigh gave the terms of offering Clandestine Inc protection in exchange for all charges against Jasmine Klein being dropped, Alycia's eyes narrowed with an incredulous glint. more than a few moments passed as Alycia considered the idea....and she took her sweet time before finally answering.::

very clever, Davidoff. Pacify Morgan and protect your unofficial ward at the same time. Clearly Morgan and yourself HAVE reached a new "understanding" after all.

Although it is NOT what i would prefer, I agree that there are BIGGER fish to fry and I've got them ALL in a barrell..they just dont know it yet.

:: smirking a bit as she slowly stood up, placing her hands on her desk::

consider this a professional courtesy, Davidoff. I'll call the federal judge and have the warrant for Jasmine dismissed, but i want that deed on my desk in LESS than 24 hours. I'll drop all charges against Jasmine and inform Delilah that there will be no need to carry out the "sting" scenario we had planned to flush out the little girl BUT i want something else. Jasmine is to stay away from Morgan until such time that Morgan decides SHE is ready to deal with her. She is not to set foot in Illustra, XS or anywhere near Morgan, her mother or any OTHER tributary of Morgan's life/business. Her FAMILY is finished....but this once, I will spare Jasmine.

I hope for HER sake you can keep her under control.
 
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Haleigh inspected her fingernails casually as Alycia decided.... she was used to people trying to lord decisions over her and the truth was... Haleigh was MOST certain she'd get her way in some form or the other anyways. She cracked a disarming smile and playfully placed her hand on her chest.

"Well... you know... I try." ;)

Haleigh stood up straight as well, nodding with a knowing smirk.

"Very good. but YOU should consider this a business DEAL... I'll have an armored Range Rover pick you up and take you to the courthouse tomorrow... and where ever else you need to go.... and I'll assign a surveillance detail to the courthouse.... if ANYTHING adverse should happen... they will offer armed protection until we[the Six] can arrive. Keeping HER under control will not be an issue... I'll have her picked up by morning, if she isnt ALREADY back in my custody... and she'll be put on LOCKDOWN.... so dont you worry about her. You've made a SOUND decision, Barnett... you'll see. Now.... YOU should get some rest... I've got work to do."

She finishes, with a wink as she turns and leaves the doorway. By the time Alycia reached the hallway, Haleigh would be gone... and the sound of a chopper would be heard over head.... for Haleigh was just NOW finding out what had happened to Jasmine while she was out.
 
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