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[Action- Greased Lightning Garage ]

[Pete's at work, impatient ever since receiving his proton pack. He can't wait to take it over to Ray's so that he, Ray, and Egon can start discussing business. He figures if he makes one hard sell today on a used car, he can cut loose a little early. Maybe you're a coworker who's noticed him looking at the clock one too many times, or maybe you're looking to buy a car today...]

[Action- Around Town ]

[After work, Venkman picks up his proton pack from home and is heading for Ray's when he begins to wonder if the thing even works. He flips it on, pulls the wand out from its holster, and aims for a nearby tree. A bright beam is shot out, scorching the side of the tree and peppering the thing with small flames.]

...It's still in one piece? I'm good.


[Action- Ray's House/1127 Taylor Road ]

[He's knocking on the door rapidly.]

Let me in, Ray... before I'm arrested for arson!

Comments

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

[It's not his money she's taking, but he doesn't really want to get blamed for it, either. He starts peering around to make sure no one's watching.]

You're right. Tell you what, you take these and maybe the manager'll buy us something not covered in rust.

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

[ just play cool. By now, she's manipulated the drones and doesn't want her cover blown that easily. ]

Usually I am. However, you must have quite a rusty boss, hm?

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

More like brainless.

What do you need those for, anyway?

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

A couple of projects I'm working on. I've been working with what I have so far, but even that gets tiring after a while.

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

It doesn't involve toasters, does it? I'm not sure what it is about engineers and toasters.

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

Well, I did dismantle the toaster in my house and then rebuilt it from scratch, but no - it doesn't.

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

Of course you did.

You should meet Ray... you and him can... talk toasters.

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

Hm.

What's he like?

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

He's... well, he's Ray. I'm not sure there's any other word for it. Pretty handy guy. Needs more friends.

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

And where does he live?

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

Well... he works here, but I'm afraid the location of headquarters is top secret.

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

I say this as no offense to you, but what is so top secret about it?

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

And as no offense to you, what's stopping you from swiping any of his tools?

But seriously. There's a password and everything. Even I don't know it.

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

Touché, sir.

So I see. [ No, Diana. That doesn't mean you get to hack it. ]

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

Watch out for the booby-traps.

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'd think I know that much to watch out for.

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

Thief mastery, huh?

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

You could say that.

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

Kids these days.

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

You know what they say. Leave a girl to her own devices and she will eventually build something better.

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

The children are our future.

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

Heh. Well, anyway - I'm Diana Ethelbert. Who might you be?

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

Peter Venkman. Nice to meet you.

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

A pleasure, Mr. Venkman.

[ When Diana decides she has enough, she decides to turn around to fully face him. ]

How long have you been here in Mayfield?

[sosghosts.livejournal.com]

Not quite a month... you?