Shinra Inc. Con Report Damage Report.Attn: Heiddiger
File No: 108867256
Date Assigned: 05/04/08
Date Completed: 05/04/10
Admisintrative Research Dept
Tseng Jing-Di
Our assignment to assist with the organization and running of the Ad Astra convention was a success as outlined in our vague orders. Below is a full outline of the weekend’s events, and full accounting of our costs.
Traffic does not disappear, even if one is a Shinra executive. Due to this fact, we were on the road late as of Friday afternoon. As the replacement for our downed helicopter has yet to be approved (please refer to file 108867198), we were forced to carpool. The driver provided was beyond praise - the car however was not. I believe it is company policy to have every vehicle inspected on a weekly basis for sabotage. I submit that either security is getting lax, or that the car’s inspection was not very thorough. I do intend to get to the bottom of this. I do not appreciate having our brake lines cut.
The four hour wait for the repair service was deplorable. Keeping our people inconspicuous inside of a mall is not an easy task. However, we did find several outlets to
prevent Reno from killing anyone. Emergency Ice Cap: $20 gil.
Vincent, Elena and Reno found a warehouse makeup outlet, and
Vincent proceeded to give Elena mascara tips. He also felt this was bad for his public image.Black eyeliner and purple lipstick: $60 gil.
We
dragged convinced
Reno to join us inside an abandoned fabric store with a pansy Costa-de-Sol name, and proceeded to occupy him while waiting for the service company to call.
After an hour of research, we have agreed that Rufus would suit anything in the A-line style with the empire waist, but the current short and flared look would not flatter him.
Elena highly suggests princess seams. Returning to the service centre, we found a section selling professional gym equipment, and took
out our frustrations of a poorly planned mission and lack of company credit card on the machinery in a
healthy manner. Repair cost for broken cross trainer $6050 gil
The service centre had us continue to wait. Reno
practiced looking innocent, Vincent
practiced angsting lest he get out of shape, and I
checked the local paper to see what our PR people are being paid to cover up this week.
Newspaper: $5 gil
After explaining to the secretary that Shinra workers do NOT get stuck with extra hidden charges, especially not those wearing blue suits, the bill was re-adjusted and we were on our way.
Repair Cost for slashed brake lines: $ 2050 gil
We made our way to the hotel with only slight incident. Having expected the company driver to know the directions, I had not researched the exact location. Obviously, this won’t happen again.
Upon finding the correct hotel, we promptly signed in and reported to those in charge. Finding the majority of the day had passed, we were requested to report tomorrow morning.
Reno’s tab: $240 gil
The company had provided a hotel room for our use, and Reno promptly proved we had no need to call room service as
he’d neglected to pack clothing.Pepto Bismol: $ 60 gil
Reno and Vincent ducked out to party at an acquaintance’s home, and Elena and I crashed with our driver and the assistant assigned to us.
Reno’s tab: $480 gil
Saturday saw us alternating manning the feed room and the registration table for the masquerade. The turnout was exceptional, of course, and I was left in the very expert hands of one Heather Rose. If possible, she should have her current debt to the company removed. I hate to be found owing.
Saturday afternoon followed with a
surprise visit from the Vice President and a
drunkenclone future version of Reno. Apparently he managed to drink himself into his own past. I don’t doubt Hojo had something to do with it.
A camera was produced, and the
Vice President proved he was
indeed quite capable of
taking care of himself. Rude managed to mostly elude the camera,
but also graced us with his presence. During he Green room assembly he also proved he isn’t simply good at kneecapping, but that he does in fact have a solid first aid training course under him. I should not be surprised, but I am appreciative of the assistance, as my general skills have been neglected for more specific things, like emergency triage and stitching wounds, and removing bullets without damaging muscle and arteries.
Turk Suit: $500 gil.
Post Masquerade, Reno(s) proceeded to get drunk, and I dragged my Reno to the dance floor. Elena, Reno and I tore up the floor (of course), and convinced the DJs to continue playing past the set closing time.
Bribes: $1000 gil
Reno’s tab: $960 gil
We returned to find Vincent had found a driver to return him to his
coffin bed, as our duties were essentially done. Contacting him to assure him this was acceptable (though in future he will warn me), we proceeded to sleep.
Outgoing call on secure line: $100 gil
Private Hotel Room: $1300 gil
Reno’s tab: $1000 gil
Sunday found us ill from
hangover food poisoning, and we proceeded to make preparations to return directly home.
Hangover Remedy: $480 gil
Summary: The masquerade was a success, and there were no bodies requiring removal, though admittedly there were a few close calls. We have been asked to assist with their operations next year, and I directed them to the relations department to ensure the proper channels are followed, though have agreed to clear any missions involving them when they cross my desk.
I herby state that the above is true and without artifice, to the fullest of my ability.
Mission total cost: $14 305 gil
Do not worry about having this cleared through the department accountants. As the weekend was done on my own line of credit, I simply had the amount transferred back to me. Do not attempt to trace it, unless you are looking to replace an accountant.
Please remind the accounting department that there is a reason the Turks are to have their own credit line without limit.
Tseng.
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The following was true, mostly. Dressed up slightly, but then isn’t every con report?
Full pics are available here I did have a blast at con, and will be happily helping out next year. Now that I’m finally feeling alive again, I get to deal with post con cleanup. ^^ Huzzah!
