4/1/2025 Kick Recap - "Strayed From The Path"

Lang and Edgar chat on the couch about how passive Lang has become. Edgar wants to learn from Lang, hoping to understand how he built such a strong demeanor. Edgar reminds Lang that he hasn't spoken a word about the Rooster's Rest, in hopes to keep Lang's trust if they ever met again. Edgar receives a call, getting informed that his house arrest has been extended. Edgar calls his parole officer to check in, requesting food and a phone for Lang. They continue to chat about their differences, Edgar compares his struggles with the PD no different than his issues with other organizations. Edgar is sick to his stomach thinking about what Lang has become, but Lang thinks fate will decide what's next for him.

Officer Opal arrives with Gigi and hands off his new phone before leaving them to chat. Gigi tells Lang about the cameras, only her and CJ have access to them. Lang finds it suspicious, but doesn't speak. Edgar asks Lang if he's interested in attending the dinner he's having, warning him to dodge the bullets. Edgar asks how Lang knew of his dinner surprise, but Lang doesn't share much - making Edgar think it was Gigi. Edgar tells Lang of his dinner plans: to serve poisonous pufferfish for only himself, be cured in the ICU, and then to escape.

Arush comes by to see Lang, having missed him in the ICU yesterday. Arush asks for privacy and banters with Edgar to leave them. Not acknowledging Arush, he leaves, but CJ comes in next. CJ asks Lang how he's doing, and sits on the couch while they speak. Lang seems hopeless, CJ tries to pull the motivation out of him. Benny, Edgar's cousin, visits and they awkwardly passes Lang and CJ in the house. Lang doesn't know how long he's going to be in this state, CJ leaves him come cigs and a book. Lang sits down to eat some food, details his second day in his diary, and finds a note CJ left for him. CJ is worried about Lang being placed in this house, updating him about the North still surviving. She wants him to eat the note once he reads it, but he refuses.

As Lang steps outside for a smoke, Robin comes by to see if Lang wants his help - Lang doesn't. Jay Hobbs and Benny approach, interested in Lang and Edgar's reunion. Jay leaves, Benny whispers about Lang being the 'ferryman', but Lang is uninterested. Lang tries to flush CJ's note, passing Bane in the living room as he returns to his bed. Delver finds the paper and gives Edgar grief for not helping Lang keep the place clean. Beric and McNulty arrive for the dinner, Lang goes to the living room and watches TV in the middle of their conversation.

Lang sits in the kitchen for dinner, but after too much conversation he returns to the couch to watch TV. Lang comes and goes from the dinner table as he takes a smoke break, eventually finding a note from Bane. The note describes Bane's perspective of Lang before, and now. Bane is disappointed, but reminds Lang that his adventure out of The Pit is similar to his ascension now. Lang tries to flush this note, too. The dinner ends, everyone gives Lang well wishes as they leave. Edgar joins Lang for a smoke and chats about why nothing happened at the dinner, changing his plans. Edgar takes Lang outside to have a meta-guarded conversation

Edgar and Delver have a conversation with Happy, the house cleaner. Lang writes CJ a note and texts her to come to the house. CJ arrives and they chat outside, but CJ tells Lang that the other cameras from the Faceless are always watching. He asks her to stop playing with fire and putting her life in danger. Lang details how he got shot in prison, but includes the mention of the strange man and the note warning him. He doesn't want to willingly abandon her, but he's leaving fate to decide what happens next. Lang asks CJ to keep the Rest safe. He believes that he was only kept alive to keep the Rest safe, but that's her job now.

Lang asks Delver for a work bench in the yard, and then heads to bed.

4/24/2025 Kick Recap - "I Got Too Comfortable"

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Lang and CJ go through all the information they have before the event today. Lang and CJ check the USB in the Cave. Discovering nothing new, they return to the Rest and try to get Saab to gather equipment for the mission. Lang tells CJ that he doesn't think she's prepared for the mission today. Lang and CJ leave the rest, he crashes the car in the river by the dam. CJ gets a call from Cade, who found a book by Liya near the lighthouse. After rescuing the car, they return to Cypress and get equipped.

Tony runs into Lang, they joke about his new car and that he's not actually retired from racing. In efforts to teach CJ about focus, Lang get's food and delays going to meet Cade. They finally head up to the mountains and find Cade hiking, Lang finds the whole situation suspicious, so he robs Cade of his phone and notebook. Lang looks at the entry by Liya, realizing that it was written during the week of Survival when he was away. Lang decides to leave, running into Saab who found his car near the mountain.

Lang, Saab, and CJ meet to chat about their plan for today. Saab claims he's ready to die for this mission, Lang realizes he kept the wrong phone, so he drives back into the mountains to look for Cade. Lang finds a random hiker who seems extremely weird, but Lang leaves him be. He finds Cade and returns the phone, warning him about the strange hiker he found before. Lang rejoins CJ and Saab, they leave to get changed. Lang tries to call Edgar to get information, but Edgar shouts disguised instructions about Fort Zancudo.

Lang, Saab, and CJ head over to the mountains above the military base. He hops out and grapples to the radio tower inside of Fort Zancudo, Saab and CJ drive up to the highway side. Lang leaves Blackwell's phone at the Rest and calls Edgar, who tells them to head to the docks. Saab saw a bunch of helicopters flying towards Zancudo, so Lang takes a gamble and drives back over. Grappling back up another building, Lang spots a helicopter picking someone up. Lang shoots down the people and blows up the helicopter, in a panic they leave. CJ asks if it was Blackwell, Lang thinks so, but isn't sure. They drive down to the docks and find nothing, Lang discusses Edgar leading him to a false location. Lang calls Edgar back and yells at him about the mess, but Edgar thinks he was lied to by the Faceless. He's currently with Cypress 'looking', but they haven't found anything either. Lang returns to the Rest and drops off the equipment.

Lang calls Edgar and they argue about who tried to call who. Edgar tells Lang about how things went on his end, but he's sure that Blackwell was supposed to leave Fort Zancudo and be extracted from the docks, but Edgar waited at the docks and nobody arrived. Lang is more confident that he killed Blackwell at the base. Edgar is still stressed and wants to catch up, but is concerned that he might get taken out by the Faceless. Edgar thinks he has nowhere to go, but Lang tells him he has a place for him.

Lang and CJ thank Saab for his help and head down in the basement to de-brief. Lang and CJ are both confused, but think that the task has been completed. Lang is still concerned with the artifact transport, since they have no new information about it. Their discussion is interrupted by a radio interview with Eliza from Nu Epsilon. Eliza is thankful to be supported and welcomed so openly by the people of Los Santos. The interviewer asks about their anonymous donations, but Eliza dodges the question. The segment becomes distorted until it ends.

Lang checks in with CJ, reminding her that she's here to learn. He is concerned with the Guild growing jealous or suspicious of her, and taking action into her own hands. He still wants her opinions, but not to be contested on decisions. CJ understands what Lang means, and hopes to continue learning from him.

Lang heads to bed

4/25/2025 Kick Recap - "Thank You, Stormlord"

Lang and CJ quickly check to see if there's new information on the USB before joining Cypress to work on the Blarney's animal fighting event. Lang gets a couple animals loaded into the back of a truck, Saab drives the truck from the docks. Saab damages the trucks, but they eventually get all the animals in boxes and down into the sewers. Lang helps decorate until South Cypress arrives. They coach the animals through some direction, determining what match ups would be best. Lang tells Saab that they're going to flood the sewers at the end of the event, Saab gets prepared by greeting the guests.

The Blarney's event begins, Arush delivers excellent play-by-play of the rounds as the Boars, Coyotes, Panthers, and Monkeys fight. The sewers flood at the end of the final fight, everyone races to the grates. Luciano spots a shark, Lang calls Saab to chat's about how the event went. Saab sends CJ down to bring Lang some Scuba gear, they leave the flooded sewers. Lang calls Edgar to meet, but he's busy 'working'. Lang and CJ return to Blarney's, Saab and Skipper fill them in on what they owe. Saab banned Future from Blarney's going forward, he's always unhappy and only complains. Saab claims one of the animals escaped, Lang and the boys laugh about how the fights went. Skipper suggests formalizing invites for VIPs.

The North rolls out to do some money runs, CJ asks Saab about his opinion of Dante. Saab is open to him working in if he's interested. Jonah tells them that 4Head won a lot of money from them, Lang is happy that the Besties come to the events regardless of if they lose. Zeek checks in with Lang, they joke about how they don't see each other much. Clark talks about being a highlight watcher, Zeek and Lang think that's not the same as watching the game live. Edgar calls to meet, Lang tells CJ he's going alone.

Lang and Edgar meet, Edgar complains about being left out to dry during the Blackwell event. Lang tells Edgar about Liya being potentially dead, and then his phone scuff. Edgar bought a phone charger for Lang to keep at all times. Edgar gives Lang a short recap about how yesterday went: 3 groups (including South Cypress) were sent to find Blackwell and hold him for the Faceless to pick him up, and they will bring him to the extraction point. While working with Luciano, they realize they were told different places. They find Blackwell and bring him to Fort Zancudo, but were told to leave. Later, Edgar checked the army base and found the blown up helicopter and blood all over the ground, so he asks what Lang's perspective was like. Lang recaps what happened, including his sniping of Blackwell. Lang found the entire situation too easy, but it turned out to be coincidence.

Edgar was pressed by the Faceless about how he failed, but demanded his help with another job later that evening. Edgar is concerned that if the Faceless have access to his phone records, they will find that he called Lang many times during the job. Edgar is interrupted by a call from the Faceless, with instructions for a new job. Lang offers to give Edgar the Oracle book so that it gives the Faceless some trust that he's still working for them. Lang grabs CJ and the book, meeting Edgar at the Vinewood Bowl for the exchange.

Lang and CJ return to the Rest to chat about the plan going forward. Edgar calls to confirm the hand off, reminding Lang that he also wants to leave a partial trail in their phone records. Lang takes CJ into the basement, telling her about his intention to keep Edgar as their double agent by providing him 'stuff'. He believes that as things move forward, they may have to bring Edgar in. Lang would need a sign from the Stormlord to be convinced. Edgar calls to tell Lang that Trey was car-bombed last night, Lang is happy with that news. Lang and CJ agree to work together without tension or petty fights, CJ wants to clean up the Rest.

Lang heads to bed, reminding CJ to stay smart.

5/6/2025 Kick Recap - "You Make Me Sick"

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Lang finds Saab, Skipper, and Jonah at Blarney's. Saab tells a funny story about how he begged someone who was at war to open their stall for food, the second they opened the Manor pulled up and shot them. Lang gets food from Diego for free and is reminded about an event later. They find Carmine working at one of the food stalls, Lang throws a couple dollars at him. On the way out, Osvaldo stops Lang to remind him that his radio show will be starting soon. Lang crashes into a Hydra car outside the food court, they return to Cypress and organize a few money runs. CJ tries to show off her new style, but Lang doesn't find it much different - she copied the mannequin in the store.

The North heads out for a Fentanyl run, Lang offers support and cash pick ups. They are able to get 2/3 of the run done, but the cop presence becomes too heavy so they attempt a few blocks. Saab makes a couple bad decisions and Lang yells at him for breaking his streak of intelligence. Lang picks up Skipper and accidentally crashes into the dam river. CJ calls to check on the, Lang makes it seem like everything's okay but he can't pick anyone else up. Lang calls a cab, but they steal his keys and take his car for arriving with a two seater. They return to the Forge, Lang presses Saab for being useless. The crew heads out to drop off some cash at the clubs, CJ gets pulled over outside of Blarney's.

Everyone hangs at Blarney's for a bit, Lang calls Clark to check in. Clark complains about Harry twatting "Clark is a sleepy pussy", but he doesn't know why (Buddha did this through admin menu). Carmine arrives, Lang tries to banter with him, he's here to gamble 20k. Carmine and Lang roll some dice, they win back and forth. Clark arrives, Lang pulls him aside to chat. Lang reminds Clark that he wants to know about any transport that comes up, but Clark is having issue with climbing the ranks and dealing with other assets who are 'better'. Saab pays Clark out for his bet, Lang grills him one more time, Saab apologizes for making the mistake but assures it was a one time thing. Delver calls Saab to request a rental of Blarney's, Lang agrees and finishes their chat threatening to kill him, but avoids it because the crew would be too small.

Lang and CJ leave, CJ was handed a molotov, Lang has her dispose of it. They return to Cypress and find a man with a monkey, they press him for being an undercover cop. Raia, the person in the monkey suit, pleads that she already placed a bet. Lang tells them that they're allowed to come to Blarney's as officers, they don't have to disguise themselves. The Guild (Lando, Lexi, Delver) arrives at Blarney's, South Cypress hangs outside while they watch the football game. Lang walks into Blarney's and stands in the closet as he listens to the Guild chat. Lang leaves, they greet him quickly as he exits.

Lang and CJ head to the Rest after the game ends. Lang gives CJ a new lesson via a book, hoping that she practices what she learns. The book details waiting, watching, and observing the chaos. It includes history of Wu Buddha, who learned this lesson many years ago. Lang has CJ read the book out loud, and then wishes her luck with the two days of trial it requires. Lang heads to bed.

5/14/2025 Kick Recap - "Little Glimmers"

Lang and CJ discuss information they were texted on one of the phones, Lang thinks it's late. Lang stops by Blarney's, Saab tells him that some slot machines should be arriving in the city soon. Lang argues with Saab about how useful he is and how well he works, Saab is given a 20 person sign up quota. The Russian Cartel texts and calls, Lang cusses them out after calling them desperate, they call back a few times threatening each other.

Lang picks up Clark to go chat, they end up at the top of a garage. Clark recaps his Faceless mission: he was put in charge, Edgar tried to disrupt things, they fly around a bunch of helis and shoot down the enemies, eventually looting the damaged vehicles for USBs. Clark found 10 chips, they were looking for 10, and it was known that Clark was the only person handling it- so he didn't bring one for Lang. Each head of operations was given a chip to keep, Clark notes that Edgar should also have one. Clark would show Lang what's on the chip, but he's waiting for an access code to be delivered today. Lang questions why Clark wanted to be involved in this in the first place, Clark considered this epiphany since their first interaction at the gas station. Clark understands the seriousness of it all, but not to what extent. Lang wants to know where Clark is keeping the USB, Clark refuses to tell him until Lang gives him an ultimatum. Clark eventually shares that the USB is kept in Azul, where they have the ammo operation. Clark agrees to show Lang the USB later after he gets access, and asks Lang to keep their work together a secret - Lang agrees. Lang leaves him at the garage.

Lang drives up to Grapeseed to scope out the area, he crashes and ejects, going down. After being woken up in the hospital by the local EMS, Lang heads out and calls CJ. CJ tells Lang that Harry and Queenie called her down to deal with a book (the same one they tried to burn). CJ was told to handle it because she's the 'supernatural' person. CJ picks him up, Lang wants the book so he sends her to get it. Harry calls to chat about the book, he tells Lang that Isaac claims to have hidden a vial of the cure in Cypress, but they found the book while they were looking. CJ brings the book, Lang takes it inside the Refinery and throws it in the lava.

Lang tells CJ about the Faceless mission, he hopes to speak to Edgar and see if he shares that information, otherwise he's prepared to cut ties. Lang and CJ discuss Clark's use and how easy it is to trust him, but are unsure with how tied the South is with the Faceless. They run into Clark outside of Blarney's and discuss his parlay bets, Lang teaches him about the Leafs and choking. The Besties come by to gamble, but Lang informs them that they're closed. Clark places a few bets that total to 2m in winnings, they wish him luck and take the bets. Lang starts writing up the receipts and gets confused when he compares the work online. Lang requests the receipts back from Clark to change them, Queenie (Clark's lawyer) advises against returning them until Lang threatens to ban him. Lang gives Clark new receipts, and then closes Blarney's to have a meeting.

Lang begins by reviewing each member's tasks and duties, determining that nobody really works for Blarney's effectively. Saab tries to explain that he delegates a lot of work to the employees, but they don't know enough consistently. Dante shares good qualities about Saab, but agrees that things could be better organized. Lang instills some new rules for Blarney's which includes being more organized and available. Leaving the meeting, Lang finds the South cleaning up trash left outside of Blarney's. Someone claims it was Tony, but they're unsure since nobody was around. Lang and CJ stop by the Cave, but find no new information regarding the Faceless. They return to the Rest, Lang checks in with CJ's current mission, and then heads to bed.