Once everyone was settled, a door swung open and a middle-aged man in an expensive suit appeared.  He had brown hair just starting to go grey, and soft blue eyes.  He was followed by the redhead, who took up a position slightly behind and to the side of him as he stopped at the head of the table.  He didn't sit, instead he nodded, which caused the lights to dim and a mix of ARO and real images to appear.<br/><br/>Those that had done their homework knew that the man was Marcus Whital, CEO of a major independent corporation.  He had his hand in everything from weapons to food.  It was also rumoured that he was heavily involved in various criminal enterprises.<br/><br/><strong>“I don’t care what your history is.  I don’t care what crimes you have committed.”</strong>Marcus informed the group, his voice deep and his eyes scanning those he had gathered together.<strong>“I am willing to ignore any of that and pay very handsomely if you perform a simple task for me.  Protect my daughter.”</strong>He paused for a moment, waiting for that request to sink in.<strong>“Twenty five hundred nuyen a day, and expenses, for an undetermined period.  You will keep her safe without interfering with her day to day life.  If all goes well, there will be a sizeable bonus paid out at the end of your service.”  </strong><br/><br/>The image that came up was of an attractive young woman.  Brown hair like her father, lean and athletic, with a haughty air about her.   Marcus didn't look at the image, his eyes still focused on his prospective employees.<strong>"She has her nineteenth birthday in two days.  If all goes well, I won't need your services after that night."</strong><br/><br/><strong>"Your first task will be to pick her up at the airport, a limousine and truck will be provided.  You will then bring her back here.  Simple, easy."</strong>He leaned forward slightly, his gaze growing intense.<strong>"If anything happens to her, if a hair on her body is harmed while she is in your care, there isn't anywhere on Earth you will be able to hide from me.  Understand?"</strong>He paused to let that statement sink in, then continued.<strong>"Now, any questions?"</strong><br/>