Sigh, why not contact a smuggler? they are aleady used to getting things in and out of that country, and often have access to convincing copies of the appropriate documents to make the trip no more exciting than "would you like peanuts or pretzles sir?".

What does the dragon look like? Did it have a specific smell? Any unusual sound? (Grandfather's stories had many encounters with dragons, but I have never had the honor of actually seeing one.)

Hmmm. Pots, Kettles, african american. I know that I am no better than anyone else here, perhaps even worse than most. But Why Mr Holister, Mr. KonThaak, do you have to make him right? As for Gothic he appears to me to be a child struggling for meaning in a world he does not understand, clinging to ...

A man in Mr. Caliburn's line of work is bound to have a few friends he thought forgot about him. I cannot belive he will stay homeless long. I do not play "tug of war with Ron" but if nothing more suitable is found, Tokyo can always use another hunter.

I only have reason to post in certain places, mayself. I do read all of the forums, however, and will reply as, and when appropriate.

I just very seldom have reason to start a post in places other than war stories, classifieds, or community outreach.

I cannot come myself, but I have a few team unusually idle (my best teams are known to my current foe here so they are no good to me here save as a distraction) To whom am I going to give the call up number for one of my teams? (Please allow 48 hours for delivery, no assembly required, local directo...

You should still have a rental car and travel tickets in your name, I never cancelled them. Feel free to make use of them, just send me the mileage, and the phone numbers on any "for sale" buildings you drive past. (need something to call it buisiness so I don't have to play "hyde &am...

Here's a thought or you. 1. Bring as much of your opposition to one place as you can. 2. Use a few servants to keep them pinned in place. 3. Acomplish your goals elsewhere. 4. Make sure an "accident" happens resulting in the deaths of all involved. (may want one or 2 survivors to make sure...

It would be akin to teaching children that car accidents are fun. You mean we don't teach them car wrecks are fun? (on TV and in the movies how many times is someone seriously hurt in an automobile accident - heroes and innocents, not villains? How fast do most people drive on television and in movi...

5) Anyone test Ronny boy for anything is his system; pathogens, drugs, toxins, etc. They didn't, but I can tell you know I'm clean. I do my best to stay that way. No cough syrup, asprin or alergy medicines even. Mr. Caliburn, perhaps a little bit of chemical influence is being used on you during you...

I am only doing what honor dictates. I have no reason to dislike them. I hope no one minds that I sent a psychologist along. (she is one of my countries best in the feild of work related stress, also trained in traditional medicine) Unless I converted the time wrong they should arrive in a few minut...

If you are going after it in it's lair, good luck. You can expect it to have arranged to have the advantage in 90% of the cases. Where it doesnt have the advantage, the furnishings and terrain will normally be to your disadvantage. They are intelligent foes, and from the losses I have seen, deserve ...

I have his family. They are safe. I have no idea why I was asked to keep them safe (other than perhaps my contacts here in Japan). I really should use them as insurance, it could prove prudent. As it is Mr. Holister will be re-united with his family soon. They have nothing to do with Mr. Holister's ...

Just remembered. Unless you have a way to know for sure that a person is who they claim (magic, psychic abilities, or even making them tell you something no-one else can know) don't trust anyone who has been outside of your sight. The serpent men are experts at decieving the senses. (but can do noth...

Taking down one of the serpent men is definately a challenge. The easiest way is to force it to make mistakes (they hate being outsmarted by "mere" mortals, much less humans) Is the serpent-man mobile? Destroy the transportation. (as much of it as you can without hitting public transportat...

I know a place it will not go.

I can get you as far as Japan, if you do not know the location of the temple, perhaps one of Kyoto's many buddhist temples may be able to help (some of the older monks remember things long forgotten by the rest of us)

Another murder. Sonobe Takashi, a schoolteacher, was found dead on teh streets of Osaka. Same MO, same calling card.

Travel under the name Dele Morte.

Do I need to clarify this statement?

I thank you all for helping while I was "detained". Now that I am here we might be able to bring more pressure to bear on the issue. (the more preassure I apply on all fronts the more invisible you will be)

Welcome Back Master Li, you had a few of us worried. I am back home, do to the involvement of friends. As soon as this task is done I shall be turning as much of my rescources as possible to locating Mr. Holister. (I want him to have the chance to bring me down fair and square)

I will echo natasha's statement Mr. Koyla. Sowki are not only powerfull physical opponents, but inteligent and cunning as well. (At least if they are the same serpent men I belive they are.)

Another day, yet another murder. Itagaki Kyujin, mid level business executive, was found dead last night of the same cause.

Very well. If my other intrests are harmed and my current objective fails due to this, I will bury you in lawsuits of wrongfull death, harrasment of a foreign national, as well as sending your adress to the families of anyone harmed by this delay, so they can send you cards at christmas, birthdays, ...

Great another investigation. Just remember that Mr. Holister was not missing untill after I became aquainted with "house arrest". The harder you look my way, the less of what you seek you will find. If I had meant harm to Mr. Holister someone would have already identified the body, and the...

Looks like I am now to be investigated for the dissapearance of one Sheriff Ben Holister. I might be detained for a bit longer.

(A shame really, I was looking forward to being able to play "The Great Game" with him in a civil manner.)

I thank all of you that have gone to my home to help with this. I apologise for the escorts (they are capable, and observant - each is also a grade 7 diplomatic translator), but I thought as westerners, you would attract less attention with a guide/translator. (I oppologise for any offence that may ...

Another day, another murder. This time Senpai Ishii Tarawama, the son of a doctor, and one of the countries formost experts on the biological effects of radiation exposure (nuclear and other). With the pecularity of the wounds and the symbol made by the blood, I wonder if it perhaps some form of rit...

The only blood missing (and the reason I think nothing unusual has been reported) is that on the handkercheifs.

Another murder, again not one of mine, Hato Ryujin. He was a reasearcher in the field of hydrodynamics, a good man, a father, and a patriot (like his father, Shunroku).

Well whatever it is, it's not going after just my men anymore. Yamashita Kenjuro, a member of the SDF was found deada in exactly the same manner. As of this time Cpl. Yamashita is listed as "on unspecified deployment" by official records. No official reports filed, rather like the cases on...