The detective climbs aboard with empty hands and stops several paces away, careful not to crowd Jesse. The unmarked sedan remains behind on the billionaire’s dock.
Detective Mara Velez
I’m aboard, alone, as promised. Take us wherever you need to go.
Jesse gets the boat underway and guides it from the dock. The engine settles into a steady vibration as the shoreline lights begin to recede.
Open water replaces the harbor’s shelter. With no immediate backup able to follow, the detective keeps his distance while Jesse controls the meeting’s setting and direction.
Detective Mara Velez
For clarity, John is still at the safe house, and Corsio is there with him. Neither of them came aboard.
The boat cuts through dark water, leaving the billionaire’s dock and its security lights behind. The detective watches Jesse, then rests his hands visibly on his knees.
Detective Mara Velez
Now that we’re clear of the harbor, what do you want me to hear first?
✓ Quest Accepted
Secure the detective's cooperation
“First off if you have a wire on you understand I am still the highest ranked hitman in the world. They call me the grim reapers child and I have no qualms against killing a cop. Second if you break the terms of this deal I will be out of jail faster than you can get home to your wife and 2 children. Whole of which will die if you don’t cooperate.”
SUCCESS (Legendary Willpower, rolled +1)
Jesse
First, if you have a wire on you, understand this: I am still the highest-ranked hitman in the world. They call me the Grim Reaper’s Child, and I have no qualms about killing a cop.
Jesse
Second, if you break the terms of this deal, I will be out of jail faster than you can get home to your wife and two children. All of them die if you don’t cooperate.
The detective’s face tightens, but he keeps his hands visible. The boat continues into open water, its engine filling the silence after Jesse’s threat.
Detective Mara Velez
There is no wire. I came alone, and I will cooperate. Your terms are understood.
Detective Mara Velez
I will report that you contacted me voluntarily, provide a controlled surrender arrangement, and keep Corsio and the High Table out of the process.
He removes his phone from his pocket and places it on the deck between them, screen facing upward, then leaves it untouched.
Detective Mara Velez
You have my cooperation, Jesse. Tell me what protection and terms you require, and I’ll make the arrangement happen.
Quest Complete
Secure the detective's cooperation