Session Start: Sun Feb 03 00:43:31 2008
Session Ident: #Erevis
* Logging #Erevis to 'logs\EsperNet\#Erevis.20080203.log'
* Angela steps out of the board room, rubbing her head a little, wearing a professional business suit of black silk, pulling her hair back a little. "Just great..."
<Kit> <Megumi> So what is the verdict, Miss Angela?
<Angela> "I've been ousted... they had to restore me as CEO... but I'm more or less a figurehead now."
* Angela grumbles a little, hooking a rebellious lock of gold hair behind her ear.
<Kit> <Megumi> In terms one from another planet can understand, Miss Angela.
<Angela> "Let's get out of here." *she sighs and heads for the elevator*
<Kit> 6Megumi inclines her head slightly, then follows. 1"I see."
<Kit> <Megumi> What do you know of this company in your absence?
* Angela steps into the elevator and waits for it to close, she pulls out a device and stick it on the wall. "Now then... I have no clue, they've upped the food sales productions and most of the military projects got put behind closed doors... though as CEO I've got full access."
<Angela> "Needless to say, the controlling power of the company isn't mine, it's been handed out in stocks... which will go on sale soon."
<Kit> 6Megumi eyes the device. 1"To whom do the stocks belong?"
<Angela> "They belonged to me, soon they'll belong to whoever snatches them up."
<Kit> <Megumi> Soon? You said it had already been 'handed out.'
<Angela> "To investment groups, they don't have names attached yet."
<Angela> "It's all shoddy public market business... they presumed I wouldn't be coming back."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans on the wall next to the exit of the lobby, wearing a business suit. It appears he showed up, probably because Angela asked him. He's still out of earshot. He glances at his watch.
<Kit> <Megumi> Did they? Were you not a criminal? I am sure even as a figurehead that would harm their public image.
<Angela> "They could have withheld the name a while longer. At any rate..." *she pulls the device down and pockets it as the elevator door opens* "...so that's the short of it, let's go."
* Angela steps out and looks over to Darien.
<Kit> <Megumi> ..." 6Continues eyeing the device, wondering what the hell it is.
<Kit> 6Angela's comm beeps.
* Angela takes it out and clicks it, "Bennet here."
<Kit> <Megumi> Hello, Mister Starr. Have you learned anything?
<Kit> 6The comm doesn't reply, in fact, seems no line was opened.
<DeathStar> <Darien> About? 6* He shifts a bit.
<Kit> <Megumi> I do not know. You are the investigator.
* Angela sighs and clicks it off entirely, putting it away.
<Kit> 6The datapad beeps now.
<DeathStar> <Darien> *shifts, putting his hands into his pockets* Well, if I did, why would I share it with you? Curiousity killed the cat.
* Angela sighs and pulls it out as well, looking at it.
<Kit> <Megumi> Why did it kill the cat? That is not very nice.
<DeathStar> <Darien> See? Asking those questions. 6* He wags a finger.
<Kit> 6A new message is apparrently saved. You've got mail.
* Angela opens it up.
<Kit> 6Megumi tilts her head at Darien. 1"...I do not understand."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Alas. 6* He feigns disappointment, then glances at Angela.
<DeathStar> <Darien> So, here without your girlfriend? 6* He asks, glancing at Megumi again, apparantly deciding Angela is momentarily busy
* Angela is preoccupied waiting for whatever Megumi's player is relaying.
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet, SJ: Sequel-- Greetings. A sudden return, with the full amnesty of previous suspicion. That must be nice, but unfortunately the damage appears to have already been done. Your company is your business you might say, or at least it was. A person before is not a same person later, so to what ends do you need it now? Are you not wealthy enough? What projects are left undone.
<Kit> <Megumi> Beloved did not see it necessary to come...
<DeathStar> <Darien> Really. 6* He angles his head. "Interesting."
* Angela blinks and looks at it, trying to see if that crytpic message was all that was left.
<DeathStar> <Darien> So, you leave Beloved at the house alone often?
<Kit> [Msg] Actions speak louder than words, I hear, yet the false actions you were pretensed were immensely amplified by words alone and then erased just the same. Will you take this opportunity to start anew entirely, or what is this company worth to you? I know to what ends I can use it, do you? If you have an answer, a way to contact me has been left. You know, the call a second ago.
<Kit> <Megumi> ...No, Mister Starr. You should know I rarely leave beloved's side if I can help it. However, it occurs to me that I should learn more of Earth's methods if I can help it... to better understand. Besides, this has become my home, or will. I should grasp it better than I do.
* Angela sighs and pulls out the comms, turning it abck on and configuring a callback, "Alright... who is this?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ah, so you plan to leave her alone more often.
<Kit> 6The comm clicks, other side hung up?
* Angela calls back again, a bit confused.
<Kit> <Megumi> ..." 6She seems to consider this. 1"...Perhaps I will learn to use terminals again and read instead."
<Kit> 6The comm awaits silently.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien chuckles.
<Angela> "Hello?"
<DeathStar> 6* He seems to be in a better mood already
<Kit> 6The comm clicks and hangs up. Seconds later, another chime sounds from the datapad.
* Angela sighs and opens up the new mail.
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet, SJ: Tiger's Tail-- My actions do speak louder than my words, but it's yours I'm interested in, Miss Bennet. There's no sense in calling me to chit-chat. While there's no need to be alarmed, just think on what I've said and decide the fate of Omega, and yourself, and let me know. I won't claim to hold its future, but I will certainly see to it that my interests are met, one way or another.
<Kit> <Megumi> You... unsettle me sometimes, Mister Starr.
* Angela redials and waits for the mystery person to pick up.
<Kit> 6It's done once more.
<Angela> "I want Omega Corp back."
<Kit> 6Click. The datapad chimes again.
* Angela opens the mail.
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet, SJ: Solomon-- Tsk. We already knew that, didn't we? I'm more interested why... My intentions aren't so selfish, so I would prefer that the one I entrust them to is just as so.
<Angela> "What kinda of game is this... damnit."
<Kit> <Megumi> Miss Angela, who... do you keep calling?
<Angela> "I have no bloody clue and it's starting to tick me off."
* Angela redials.
<Kit> <Megumi> I thought you were more patient.
<Kit> 6Connection.
<DeathStar> <Darien> How so?
<Angela> "If I'm to trust someone, it's not going to be through this, I want a face to face, then we can discuss this."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at the exchange on the datapad.
<Kit> <Megumi> She never seemed so angry before." 6Blinks at Angela and stares up at Darien.
<DeathStar> <Darien> You should watch her more often, then
<Kit> 6The sound of tapping is heard on the comm, and eventually it pauses shortly before the datapad chimes again.
* Angela reads.
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet, SJ: Muse-- We're closer than you believe, I should think. Are the romance novel cover and the pale child your family? You seem well enough off without Omega. Am I wrong?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Wait, did he just call me--
* Angela dials back.
<Kit> 6The comm never disconnected.
<Kit> 6A subject footnote is placed on the datapad. 1"Yes, you look like a dime novel character, sir."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien snorts.
<Angela> "Oh good. THey're probably as close as I get. Would you please show your face then?"
<Kit> <Megumi> ...Wh-What is going on? I want to see.
* Angela looks around.
<DeathStar> <Darien> You can't see even if you wanted to
<Kit> 6The lobby is filled with people rushing about, some around at seats and tables on various datapads probably checking investments, working on last minute reports...
<Kit> <Megumi> Why not?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Light hurts your eyes.
<Kit> <Megumi> This is why Wind, Mister Carmichael, and yourself have given me sunglasses.
* Angela sighs and pulls out her HMD, tapping away at her datapad furiously, tired of the games.
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet SJ: ... --"Mister" Carmichael? She is fond enough to refer to a general as such? What company do you keep, Miss Bennet?
<Angela> "Many kinds, usually not the ones that hide though."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands there patiently, not activately doing anything to aid Angela. She is the computer hacker.
* Angela keeps tapping, working on something, she didn't found Omega on making a delicious coke product after all.
<Angela> * The datapad sending the messages would begin to beep furiously and loudly.
* Angela looks up.
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet SJ: ... --Hiding is relative to one's own safety, Miss Bennet. For one such as I, a family legacy and all of one's fortune is invested into a single move-- A nonchalant mistake such as making myself easily opposed shant not be crossed. I am, in this case, your ultimate consumer, while at the same time, your competitive investor. While hidden, I am completely visible in the right means.
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet SJ: ... --And a datapad without a sound circuit is as good as I.
<Angela> "You're quick, good, now I wonder why you wouldn't have a sound circuit."
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet SJ: ... --You're curious? Frankly because it's inconvenient to my hobbies.
<Angela> "Makes it hard to play back voice mails. Or is this dictating?"
<Angela> "I just realised, I'd be able to hear myself through your comms."
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet SJ: ... --Hah, I was wondering when you'd notice. Good luck in this room, however.
<Kit> 6Megumi plays with one of her ears, a perturbed look across her expression since she's out of the loop.
<Angela> "Megumi."
<Kit> <Megumi> ...?" 6She looks to Angela.
* Angela writes something and slips it to Meg.
<Angela> * Written is "Mission: GO use those ears of yours and find the comms on the other end of this conversation."
<Angela> "You seem to know all about me, if you don't need my then why even appraoch me?"
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet SJ: ... --Hm. Darien Starr. Angela Bennet. Involved with Warren Carmichael... Interesting people. Megumi? Light hurts her eyes and such colours, one would think she's albino, but the ears... surgery is unlikely at her age.
<Angela> "She's not human. Now why approach me, and why the games?"
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet SJ: ... --Did I not say? Investment. I do not need Omega, merely the interest that I have invested to advance upon. Think about it, Miss Bennet. What happens to Omega's networth when its founder is criminalized-- What happens when it's absolved and she returns to its work with the backing of the government as an upstanding... hero?
<Kit> 6Megumi listens to Angela's end of the comm, then peers around. She nods to Angela and slowly wanders about, probably matching the typing correlations as well as listening for a second Angela.
<Angela> "It rises quickly, hence thier sales strategem."
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet SJ: ... --Correct. My investment is in bloom, but whom to harvest it of, that is the next question. Are you as benevolent as you seem, or would I be making a mistake handing it back to another selfish, greedy entrepeneur with no take in the welfare of others?
<Angela> "I built the company to design ships, supporting myself is fine and dandy but my company wasn't made to sell addictive substances or for the goal of filling my wallet."
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet SJ: ... --Having done research, many of its products were fashioned with you still heading its direction. However, I am also aware that you were very rarely in contact with it at times even while some key decisions were passed, so perhaps you're not at fault. Tell me, Miss Bennet. You have the means to start over, so why is it that you must take Omega back? I can surely make good that it is set right on my own.
<Kit> 6Megumi frowns nearing the center of the lobby, she seems to be favoring a side near a window, but that still leaves a quarter of the residents.
<Angela> "Because I started it, I need to fix it. True I could just take my abilities and start a new company, but that doesn't erase any black marks these people make in my namesake."
<Kit> 6Megumi returns to Angela. 1"..."
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet SJ: ... --So is it pride, or honor?
<Angela> "Honor, I've got little to be proud about."
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet SJ: ... --Very well. At a quarter more than standard I will sell it back to you, piece by piece. Good day, Miss Bennet.
<Kit> 6The comm ends again.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hm. 6* He puts his hands into his pockets. "Interesting."
* Angela smiles a little. "Eh, he deserves a profit, whoever this is."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Because he talked goobley gook?
* Angela looks at Darien. "I've got to start getting money together it seems."
<Kit> <Megumi> ...Miss Angela.
<Angela> "No... because he piqued my interest."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Do you even have those resources available?
* Angela looks at Meg.
<Kit> <Megumi> I did manage to locate it.
<Angela> "I've got what's left of my inheritance, thanks to Chad's pride, and a little left over from my old career."
<Angela> "What'd you find Meg?"
<Kit> <Megumi> ...I think it was a woman about your age.
<Angela> "Really? What'd she look like?"
<Kit> 6Megumi winces. 1"She was leaving by the time I noticed, carrying a shoulder bag and a small black case with an odd shape. shoulder-length brown hair in a ponytail tied with a ribbon resembling Erevis', white shirt, light pants. Annoying to look at because of the reflection from the window.
<Angela> "Ah well... you did good."
<DeathStar> <Darien> A-ha.
<Kit> 6Megumi smiles slightly and then frowns at Darien. 1"What are you laughing for? I did good."
<DeathStar> <Darien> A-ha is a sound you make when you uncover something.
<Angela> "What I got should get me started, my rediculous salary as a CEO should help too."
<Kit> 6Megumi deadpans. 1"Oh."
<Kit> <Megumi> What did you find out, Mister Starr?
<Angela> "Anyways, as you might gather Darien... I'm CEO, but they sold my ownership off in stocks."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I gathered. 6* He nods.
<Angela> "Let's get out of here, I don't have to play Miss FIgurehead until tomorrow."
<Kit> 6Megumi glances over a shoulder, an ear twitching slightly.
<Kit> 6She turns again and nods to Angela. 1"I hear something nice."
<Angela> "I did use what power I had to get them to agree to busywork."
<Angela> "You do?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> By the way. While waiting to get other information. 6* He flicks his eyes at Megumi, then at Angela. "I've been looking into Bennets to see if I can learn about your parents."
<Angela> "You have...? Did you find something?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hmmm. I think so. But it's pretty classified. I think they worked with Cran before their death.
<Angela> "Chad did mention once he found records of a Bennet under Janus employ... seems to match."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll keep looking.
<Angela> "Thanks, I'll pay you someday..." *she smiles warmly to him* "Lunch is on me."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh? Pay me how? 6* He grins.
<Angela> "Mmm, any way you want." *she smiles a bit more and steps out of the building, looking around* "There's a few good cafes here."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances around.
<Kit> 6Megumi follows, then pauses, tilting her head off somewhere. 1"There."
* Angela heads off in one direction, remembering now to pull her HMD off and put it away.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... I think the cat is hearing things.
<Kit> 6For the other two it's more apparent outside of the Omega building, music of some fashion, the general direction she's pointed toward has a ring of people and passerby regarding a rare occurance nowadays. A street performer.
* Angela walks over, always willing to take out time for a decent piece of street theater.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien follows, reluctantly.
<Kit> 6Someone's playing an modern fiddle, naturally leaving the case out for any sort of courtesies to be had, which are few. The person stands at a corner outside a caf・ where most of the regulars seem accustomed to it.
* Angela walks over and drops a few credits in.
<Kit> 6The person happens to be ending the song and stops, crossing arms placing the instrument to one side and the bow to the other and bows.
<Kit> <Megumi> ... Hmm..
* Dias-Fasching is now known as Chad`
* Angela smiles and claps. "Nice work."
* Chad` is now known as Dias`
<Kit> 6The performer brushes hair out of their eyes and knocks a ponytail over the shoulder, grinning. Then raises the instrument, nodding to Angela. Then begins playing again, a double-stringed song plucked in places to imitate some kind of chase, perhaps.
<Kit> <Megumi> I like this music.
* Angela looks over the performer carefully.
<Kit> 6She turns her head again. 1"I hear things being poured nearby. May we eat here? I cannot see."
<Angela> "Sure we can."
<Kit> 6The player leans forward curiously, gazing at Angela, then smiles again and leans back, playing into a furious bridgework melody.
* Angela looks enough to get something more then 'the player' as a description.
<Kit> 6The player is brown-haired, and it keeps obscuring their face from time to time, but they're talented at whipping their upperbody back to toss it out of the way as they dance about from time to time. It's clearly a young man, though on glimpses, it wouldn't be off to mistake it for a young lady instead. The instrument is a pretty typical powered type, with a wire going to a small amplifier.
* Angela eyes the clothing.
<Kit> 6A white button-up shirt with a loose black ribbon through the collar and a pair of tan slacks, some suede boots. He's wearing a few simple bracelets made from common metals, a black band around his neck. The hazel eyes are amused to an extend, but it probably has more to do with the song. He seems to be giving Angela a strange look at this point, likely wondering why she's staring so much. Someone else nudges Angela.
* Angela takes a step back. "Multitalented I see." *she pops a few more credits in and turns towards the cafe*
<Kit> 6The player gives her a confused look, then shrugs without stopping the song.
<Kit> 6A girl, probably ten years old, glares up at Angela. 1"Do you want something, ma'am!?"
* Angela blinks down at her. "Safe passage to that restaurant over there."
<Kit> 6She narrows her eyes. 1"I see. Just quit bothering him. I don't want him to go play somewhere else next week."
<Kit> 6Megumi has since vacated with Darien to get food...
<Angela> "Very well."
* Angela moves off to join them.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pats Megumi's clothing, planting listening devices
<Kit> <Megumi> ...What are you doing, Mister Starr?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Your clothes were bunched up and wrinkled. Unsightly to those who actually use their eyes
<Kit> 6Megumi gazes toward Angela, able to see in the shade of the cafe. 1"Miss Angela, were you impressed with the song as well?"
<Angela> "It was quite good. I may have to ask her for more later."
<Kit> <Megumi> It is a lady playing?
<Angela> "Same one you found."
* Angela looks over the menu.
<Kit> <Megumi> I see...
<Kit> 6The song ends outside, and another begins, a sort of old-fashioned ballroom dance.
<Kit> <Megumi> Many of them can be found on terminals nowadays, right? Think we could find her music there?
<Angela> "It'll be fun, but as soon as I see an authentic stock ticket, I'll be a bit more trusting about this."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien takes a seat, glancing at the menu.
<Angela> "Possible."
<Kit> <Megumi> I would like that. ..." 6She squints furiously at the menu.
<Angela> "You need help Meg?"
<Kit> 6When the song ends this time, no other comes to takes its place. The little girl enters the cafe grumbling. 1"He should play more next week. I hate it when he spends all his time writing instead." 6She wanders behind the counter and ambles into the back.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Someone should teach you Basic. Why hasn't Erevis?
<Kit> <Megumi> ... ... ..." 6Hangs her head.
<Angela> "I can."
<Kit> 6Angela's datapad alerts again.
* Angela looks over the menu still. She pulls out the datapad and reads.
<Kit> [Msg] CC: Miss Bennet SJ: Tips -- (URL) In return for the kindness, you know.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien motions. "Angela will teach you."
<Kit> <Megumi> We have not had time to exchange information of that sort." 6She says stubbornly to Darien. 1"..."
* Angela follows the url. "Mmm yes, I figured out the textual differences when I wrote that letter for you."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien mmmmmhmmms like he doesn't believe it
<Angela> "I've always been good with languages."
<Kit> 6The link refers to a transaction having been taken place. A single share in Omega. The source is a 'Fiore Foundation'
<Angela> "My foothold. Nice gift."
<Angela> "Fiore Foundation, I'll have to look this up."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Sounds like this guy likes to play with you
<Kit> <Megumi> Fiore Foundation?
<Angela> "Guy or girl. Yes, that's the company the sale was linked to."
<Kit> <Megumi> O-Oh..." 6She seems embarassed. Perhaps she thought that was on the menu.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I use 'guy' in a sexist all clause.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien orders the soup and salad.
<Angela> "Meg, you like fish?"
<Kit> <Megumi> Yes. Beloved prepared some for me before. I also used to catch them on Kilek.
<Angela> "Order the salmon."
* Angela looks over the menu and orders a salad.
<Kit> <Megumi> I order the salmon." 6She nods.
<Kit> <Megumi> ..." 6She peers between Darien and Angela. "1...And a salad."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien raises a brow. "Aw, how cute."
<Kit> <Megumi> Wh-what?
* Angela smiles a bit at Darien.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Can we keep her, Angela? 6* He makes a hopeful face.
<Angela> "You have to clean the litterbox."
<Kit> 6Megumi peers between the two, frowning. 1"...I feel I should be insulted."
<DeathStar> <Darien> We just feel affection for you. In fact, I'll give you a nickname. I shall call you, Kid.
<Kit> <Megumi> I am not a kid.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, Kid, it's my way of showing affection, so put up with it.
<Kit> <Megumi> I see. You do things I dislike to show affection.
<Kit> 6She considers. 1"I will think of things in return."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien laughs . "Well, it drives the rest of nuts hearing you use Beloved."
<Angela> "She's learning Darien."
<DeathStar> <Darien> So I think of it as an eye for an eye.
<Kit> <Megumi> ...Beloved has nothing to do with you and is not intentional for your purposes, therefore it is not an equal trade.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yeah, but it annoys the rest of us to hear it.
<Kit> <Megumi> This is not my problem.
<Kit> 6Maybe she is learning!
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shrugs. "Sure thing, Kit."
<DeathStar> *Kid
<Kit> NRP: HAH
<DeathStar> NRP: *Darien turns to look at the player*
<Kit> 6Megumi calmly hops off her stool, moves behind Darien's and swiftly kicks the base from under it.
<Kit> 6Then seats herself just as calmly.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands as she moves behind him.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien picks up his chair.
<Angela> "Okay, no battling until after I've had my salad."
<Kit> <Megumi> Mister Starr began this.
<Angela> "I'm fnishing it, sit girl."
<Kit> <Megumi> I am already sitting.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits back down. "I tell you. That kid's nuts."
* Angela shakes her head. "Then stay."
<Kit> 6Megumi puffs her cheeks. Then cheats, using her ability to swat the chair without physically touching it.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien falls over.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Now, now, no need to take pent up sexual rage on me.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands up, dusting his suit.
<Kit> <Megumi> What is sexual rage?
<Kit> 6The girl, delivering the salads, blinks.
<DeathStar> <Darien> It means you're not getting any sex.
<Angela> "You lack of having any with Erevis."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits back down.
<Angela> "Now behave."
<Kit> <Girl> You guys are disgusting." 6She sighs, setting the bowls down and runs back into the back area, probably to taddle.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hm.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien takes a fork, stabbing his salad.
<Kit> <Megumi> ...I am ..not..
<DeathStar> <Darien> So you are getting sex?
* Angela starts eating, yawning a little. "Sheesh, I haven't even had any since Marcus and I'm fine."
<Kit> <Megumi> This is not of your concern one way or the other.
<DeathStar> <Darien> *nods his head and addresses Angela* She's not getting any.
<Angela> "Yep, not getting any."
<Kit> 6Megumi strikes both chairs.
<Angela> "I wonder if Erevis understands sex..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien hits the floor again
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, that investigation is over.
* Angela kicks her feet back, pushing her chair as it starts to slide back. "I'm gonna make you pay if you don't behave."
<Kit> <Megumi> You two are being far more inconsiderate than I.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands up, dusting himself off. "Well, I think I can find nicer accomodations elsewhere. Rain check on the lunch, Angela?"
<Angela> "Sure hun, tomorrow?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Tomorrow would be good.
<Kit> <Megumi> I cannot call Erevis my beloved, yet you may call one another 'hun.'
<Kit> 6Megumi turns slowly to eye the two.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien just gives Angela a smile, as if saying, "Have fun dealing with her", and walks off.
<Kit> <Megumi> Hypocrite.
* Angela sighs and pouts after he leaves, taking another bite. "We need to teach you mannerisms on top of Basic it seems."
<Kit> 6Megumi hrmphs.
<Angela> "Erevis hates impolite people."
<Kit> <Megumi> I am not impollite.
<Angela> "Maybe I should go tell her about this then."
* Angela stands up.
<Kit> 6Megumi turns to eye Angela again. 1"You may do so. Discuss your double standards, as well."
<Angela> "Sure."
* Angela yawns a bit and goes to the register to pay. "Sorry for the commotion." *she pays an extra 10% on the tip*
<Kit> 6Megumi collects her salmon and Darien's soup in to-go containers and follows Angela out.
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Sun Feb 03 03:03:01 2008

Session Start: Mon Feb 04 18:59:33 2008
Session Ident: #Erevis
* Logging #Erevis to 'logs\EsperNet\#Erevis.20080204.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-588.4.1
<DeathStar> Location: Chad's New Apartment
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks in Chad's fridge for a beer.
* Chad`Winters quirks his eyebrow at Cheryl as he sits against on the back of his couch, he eyes the time on the wall. 1"It's only 1:30."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Your point? 6* She shifts things around in the fridge.
* Kuroichigo has joined #Erevis
<Chad`Winters> I'm just saying. 6He holds up his hands.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl closes the fridge door and moves over, plopping down on his chair. "So, how'd she do?"
<Chad`Winters> Better than a child of her age and circumstances should have done. A lot better.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> She gets it from my side.
<Chad`Winters> Speaking of that, your a contact for an emergency. I put you down as Cheryl Cran. 6Hey eyes his nails.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6* She doesn't look amused. In fact, she looks a bit ticked.
<Chad`Winters> Kidding. 6He holds his hands up again. 1"Well about the Cran part.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *crosses her arms* I don't know. I might lose her. I mean. I AM a Cran.
<Chad`Winters> Well luckily you got all the good traits of the Cran side. 6He moves into the kitchen and rummages around.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl watches him go, then snorts. "What good traits?"
<Chad`Winters> The recessive ones that were hidden by your dominant genes. 6He steps out and holds a beer out to her.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl takes the beer, popping it open. She guzzles some of it.
<Chad`Winters> So how many bar's did you manage to get banned from in a week's time? 6He looks at her curiously
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *snorts* Who says I got banned from a bar? What type of person do you think I am?
<Chad`Winters> The alcoholic-type.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If you think I'm an alcoholic, why give me a beer?
* Chad`Winters opens his beer now. 1"Because you're an alcoholic. That or it's not really a beer."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You're a twisted fuck of a brother. 6* She notes. "And that IS from the Cran side."
<Chad`Winters> I love my games. 6He smirks. 1"So how's things going with your new shadow?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> My what? 6* She stares. Then pauses. "Chii?"
* Chad`Winters takes a drink of his beer. 1"Yes."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Alright. 6* She shrugs.
<Chad`Winters> You've always liked your space and she seems to be the type that liked to be in people's space.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: likes not liked
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I don't mind. We drink a lot. Fight or train some. You know. The stuff you're too pussy to do
<Chad`Winters> You never ask. 6He moves over and sits in a chair.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Alright. Fight me. 6* She gives him a wonderous smile
<Chad`Winters> Pick a time than.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Now.
* Chad`Winters glances over at a watch, eyeing the time.
<Chad`Winters> Have a place we can spar? 6He eyes her now
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Nope.
* Xanatos is now known as Xan|NakedGymFUN
* Chad`Winters sighs and unhooks his datapad from his waist. He types on it.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Now what?
<Chad`Winters> I'm finding us a nearby gym, unless you plan on calling Warren from jail to babysit Ben if we get arrested for sparring outside.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ben's already with Warren. 6* She notes smugly.
<Chad`Winters> He's probably teaching him how getting high makes you play guitar better. 6He glances over his datapad her.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *snorts* Whatever. He's 2.
<Chad`Winters> This is Warren's child. 6He notes, a serious tone behind his voice.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And he's two. 6* She holds up two fingers. "The most they do is cry, eat, sleep, and poop. Oh, and talk nonsense words."
<Chad`Winters> I still need to see you change a diaper. 6He notes smugly back as he stands up. 1"There's a place about 30 minutes from here. I'll drive since I still don't think you have a license."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands up, leaving the beer so it can make a ring on Chad's table. She's a bitch
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Bring it on.
* Chad`Winters glances down at the beer. 1"Seriously."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Seriously...what? 6* She asks coyly. Well, as coy as Cheryl can pull off.
* Chad`Winters just rolls his eyes. 1"I was wrong, apparently you have the manner's of a Cran too." He moves over and grabs her beer, taking his and her's to the kitchen.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That's low. That's very low. You hurt my feelings.
* Chad`Winters steps back out. 1"I know, that was the point."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That's okay. I'll just break a bone or two.
* Chad`Winters smirks and heads to the front door, putting his shoes on and opening the door. He grabs a coat, sliding it on.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks past him, not bothering with coats.
* Chad`Winters moves out behind her, shutting the door as he steps out. He types something on his datapad then hooks it back up.
<DeathStar> 6* The TAW/Erevis Logos Spin
* Chad`Winters steps into the training room of the gym. He tilts his neck from side to side.
* Xan|NakedGymFUN is now known as Marcus`
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks around, staring. "A gym."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Only retards go to gyms.
* Chad`Winters stares at Cheryl, giving her one of his looks.
* Marcus` steps out of the back of the rooms, towel drapped around his neck. He pauses when he sees Chad and Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares back, then at Marcus. "Oh great."
* Chad`Winters slowly looks at where Cheryl is. 1"Hah, well I guess this makes your statement even truer now, Cheryl."
* Marcus` slowly turns around and walks back into the back.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, shall we begin?
<Chad`Winters> If you're ready. 6He shifts into a stance, his body held sideways to her with his left shoulder pointing towards her and that hand held up. His right hand held behind his back.
* Kitzzzune is now known as Kit
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl begins to move to do something, then pauses. "Ow. Wait. Leg cramp."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rubs her leg furiously
* Chad`Winters stands there, not moving, his eyes focused on Cheryl
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl ignores him. She sighs. "Eh. Maybe later. Now I've totally lost the mood."
<Chad`Winters> I'm sure you have. 6He continues to hold his stance.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sighs and walks out of the room. "Lets go get food."
* Chad`Winters sighs, rolling his eyes now. He drops his arms and stars heading after her.
* Marcus` comes walking back out and hands towels to people that are working out. Maybe he works there?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks around, now outside.
* Chad`Winters steps outside now. 1"A cramp."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You want to make a big deal of it? 6* She asks him eerily, turning to face him.
<Chad`Winters> I'll just remember to starve you of potassium next time we get into an arguement that way I know I'll win.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snorts.
<Chad`Winters> So what do you want than?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> .... 6* She looks around, unable to decide.
<Chad`Winters> Burger? 6He crosses his arms now.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Only if it's at a bar.
<Chad`Winters> Well I'd hate to be keep a girl from her addictions.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Mmmhmm. 6* She eyes Chad. "Fine. We'll go to a fast food place with only burgers."
* Chad`Winters unhooks his datapad and types on it. 1"There's a pub about 4 minutes from here."
<Chad`Winters> Fast food'll kill ya.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'LL kill you
<Chad`Winters> Unless you have a cramp.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6* She seems to be debating attacking him. On the street.
<Chad`Winters> It's this way. 6He motions, turning and heading down the sidewalk as he types some more on his datapad before hooking it on his belt.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl follows Chad, cracking her knuckles.
<Chad`Winters> You'll have to bring Ben over sometime so Aya can see him again.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Sure. 6* She lowers his hands. "Maybe I can get her to babysit, too." 6* She ponders the idea.
<Chad`Winters> Well good luck with that.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yes. Yes. 6* She nods, as if it's decided.
<Chad`Winters> Just don't try tricking her into it.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Who, ME?
<Chad`Winters> I'm just warning you, she's smarter than you. 6He stops outside the pub and opens the door.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl smashes his face in the door. But not hard enough to hurt. Too seriously. She walks in. "That's why brute force and threats work best."
* Chad`Winters grimaces as he rubs his face. He steps in behind her, his leading foot accidentally kicking her trailing foot.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hops once, turning around. She shoves him. "Watch where you're going."
* Chad`Winters stumbles back. 1"Sorry, clumsy me. He smirks cockily
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *snorts*
<DeathStar> -END?-
Session Close: Mon Feb 04 20:32:58 2008

Session Start: Mon Feb 04 20:39:45 2008
Session Ident: #Erevis
* Logging #Erevis to 'logs\EsperNet\#Erevis.20080204.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-588.4.2
<DeathStar> Location: Chad's Hip Apartment
<DeathStar> 6* There's a knock on the door.
* Seraphna has joined #erevis
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Seraphna
* Chad`Winters glances up from his datapad, he looks around then stands up, his hand sliding under the couch, pulling out a gun.
<DeathStar> 6* Knock knock
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* Chad`Winters moves over to the door, his lightly presses the gun against the doorway and stands to the side of it, opening it. He looks through the crack.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina waves at him. "Hi. It's me." 6* She holds up a bag of food. "With food."
* Chad`Winters blinks eyeing Kat. He then steps back opening the door completely, he stands there with the gun in his right hand. 1"You brought me food?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina nods. "Yeah, I figured I'd stop by with lunch. "
<Chad`Winters> Uh, thanks. 6He rubs the back of his neck, caught off guard himself.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> May I come in?
<Chad`Winters> Of course. 6He moves over to the couch, sliding the gun under it.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina walks in, moving over and setting down the food.
<Chad`Winters> How things been going? 6He stands up from the couch and moves into the kitchen.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina takes a seat. "Very good. And you? Settling in just fine?"
<Kit> 6Megumi stands in the open doorway!
* Chad`Winters steps out of the kitchen than just pauses, standing still. 1"...Why'd you let a stray in?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances over her shoulder. "I didn't."
<Chad`Winters> Than I won't feel bad for doing this. 6He set's plates down on the table and moves for the door.
<Kit> <Megumi> Sounds correct. Chad, you have enrolled Little Aya already? Is that... wise considering our two enemies remain unaccounted for?
* Chad`Winters rolls his eyes as he puts his hand on the door. 1"Yes, the one thing I completely forgot to take account of."
<Kit> 6Megumi tilts her head slightly, her left foot suggests a weakness in stability. 1"...You... forgot of Asmodeus and Legion?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina puts the food out on the plates as the two talk.
<Chad`Winters> Right, what do you want?
<Kit> 6Megumi shifts and reassumes a normal posture. 1"...I do not have an agenda if that is to what you are alluding. I am merely concerned."
<Chad`Winters> Everyone has an agenda. Or why else would you come here to ask me if I placed Aya into school.
<Kit> <Megumi> You are a suspicious man, Chad Winters. You mean to tell me I am at fault for voicing worries?
<Chad`Winters> When you question my judgements I do.
* Seraphna is now known as Angela
<Kit> 6Megumi frowns slightly. 1"..." 6She angles her head toward where she heard Katrina, adjusts her glases and then opens her eyes to look up at Chad. 1"...There is less need to be hostile toward me than you believe, I should think."
<Chad`Winters> I ask you again Megumi, what do you want?
<Kit> <Megumi> Little Aya's safety.
<Kit> 6Megumi crosses her arms. 1"Or at least the closest thing thereof."
<Chad`Winters> Your track record for caring for 15 year old's isn't that great.
<Kit> 6Megumi makes the closest resemblance to detestment that she's made outside of being punched. 1"I am glad you are none other than yourself, Mister Winters."
<Chad`Winters> I dislike change.
<Kit> <Megumi> You will believe what you will. The things closest to me grow fewer, and perhaps of all things, in only this instance I would expect we share a common respect.
<Kit> 6Megumi closes her eyes again. 1"I also believe you would have no faults were I to sacrifice myself in that respect, either."
<Chad`Winters> That's why I enrolled her in the same school as Jennifer.
<Kit> <Megumi> You believe the young Carmichael is capable of protecting her?
<Chad`Winters> No, I just thought an extra body would keep give her more time to escape.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: -keep
<Kit> 6Megumi crosses her arms. 1"I had planned on attending one of the establishments eventually for my own reasons. I had not considered at the present for obvious reasons, but if you are to keep Little Aya, then perhaps I will regardless."
<Kit> <Megumi> I have Dearest Ariel's blessing on that respect.
* Chad`Winters puffs his cheeks. 1"It's obvious you're gonna watch her with our with out say so knock your self out. Just hope she doesn't pick up any of your bad habits. 6He shuts the door.
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Mon Feb 04 21:13:58 2008

Session Start: Mon Feb 04 21:17:22 2008
Session Ident: #Erevis
* Logging #Erevis to 'logs\EsperNet\#Erevis.20080204.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-588.6.1
<DeathStar> Location: Tokyo
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<DeathStar> 6* It has been two full months since the events in TAW S15 Episode 3. Since then, there has been no attacks by Legion or Asmodeus, nor any attacks from DArk Ones. As the characters, having opted to not join Warren's military group, they have been left in the dark, somewhat, on events, though it's clear that even Warren's group has had no fights. The war with the Tsivrixsh continues, and the Presidential race continues, as candidates
<DeathStar> 6* are being chosen. It would appear, in typical evil overlord fashion, Alexander Cran has aligned himself in a Vice President roll with one of the candidates, with his eyes to the future.
<DeathStar> 6* It is currently nearing the end of a school day for our hapless heroes.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits at a lunch table with Angela, glancing at his datapad.
* Angela sits back, sipping some cold tea, closing her eyes. "Well this has been fun. Reclaiming what I lost... and I've only just gotten started."
<DeathStar> <Darien> How goes your mysterious stockbuyer?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina sits in Chad's apartment. "So, Aya walks home now?" 6* She asks. She's spent the last 2 months checking on the two.
<Angela> "Micropayments, she seems to like to do all sorts of little meetings and things. I think she's getting a good entertainment bill out of all this."
<DeathStar> <Darien> No luck in finding out who they are yet?
<Angela> "Meanwhile, I get to play in Omega's R&D."
<Angela> "Not yet... I really don't mind whoever they are as long as I can get Omega back on the right path."
<Chad`Winters> Yeah, she's getting more and more comfortable with everything. 6His voice seem's neutral but his emotions say otherwise
<DeathStar> 6* Darien just clucks his tongue. "Yeah."
<Angela> "Speaking of mysteries... how are things going on your end?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina takes her glass of water, sipping it. "Finding it difficult, still, when she's gone all day?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shrugs. "Well, I've looked around Janus records as much as I'm allowed. Or what Chad will give me. So far, it just seems like your parents were involved with the Dragoon project in someway."
<Chad`Winters> I have my eyes when she's at a school, it's when she's walking home that I have mixed emotions over.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Who's on your payroll at school, then?
<Angela> "Either extreme irony or not so amazing coiicidence then."
<Angela> *coincidence
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, it makes sense.
<Chad`Winters> I have to have some secrets.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I hope you don't have some 15 year old student on your payroll
<Angela> "Yeah... worries me though, I hope the coincidence has more to do with one of Cran's plans then their direct involvement..."
<Chad`Winters> 45 and I don't pay her. 6He notes neutrally, making it impossible to tell if he's serious or not.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Mmmhm.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien finishes the last bit of his soup, setting the spoon down. "So, I was thinking about paying Erevis a visit."
<Angela> "Mmm... sounds good, I haven't seen her in a while."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I don't mean socially.
* Angela sets her empty mug down. "WHat are you thinking then?"
<Chad`Winters> Still enjoying counseling? 6He glances at her.
<DeathStar> <Darien> It's been two months. Nothing from our enemies. And the fact that there were two graves in her vision worries me. She's already gotten Zephyr killed. I don't want to wait around and see who #2 is on that list.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Very much so. It's very relaxing. 6* She leans back, eyeing him.
* Angela touches a hand to her forehead. "You want to get moving, I know the feeling... I'm with you."
<DeathStar> <Darien> My estimations have the cat at school for a while longer. 6* He eyes his watch. "Now would be the time. It's why I picked this spot. We're very close."
<Angela> "Good."
* Angela stands up, pocketing her datapad and putting the credits down for the tab.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands. "I could do that myself, you know."
<Kit> 6Angela gets another queued message. CC: Next intallment due quarterly, a nook higher up from market value.
<Angela> "Only a nook this time... I must be amusing her."
* Angela makes the payment by datapad and smiles.
<Chad`Winters> That's good. Any nut cases yet?
<DeathStar> <Darien> I don't see why you play the game with her.
<Angela> "It gives me time to do what I need to internally."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh, just a few. *she shifts* A few patients who don't realize they need counseling.
<Angela> "WHen I've got control back, I plan to weed out the worms."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps out into the nice, warm day. "So she's a worm now?"
<Angela> "WHo? Her? Nah, she's my best buddy."
<Kit> 6The datapad chirps. CC: [That's it? Ugh. Fine, I'll keep an eye on it a while longer. Come on, though. At that rate I
<Kit> 6[Will have to watch the damn place for a decade. I'll grow old.]
<DeathStar> <Darien> Clearly.
* Angela sighs and types a response out. 'Name the amount you want and how much you want to move."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien walks along the street side.
* Chad`Winters pauses now, leaning back in his chair. 1"Really now?"
* Angela walks with her. "I'm going to be deeply interested in meeting her for real one day. I could make friends with this one."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Mmmmhm. 6* She smiles at him. "So, Chad, what do you do for fun these days? Besides that." 6* She motions at a board.
<Kit> 6Chirp. [Just get a move on. I can understand wanting to play, but I have other charities to work on. Later.]
<DeathStar> 6* Aya works on her exam, filling out her answers
* Angela sighs and estimates 5 times the payment, sending it through.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I find it creepy.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien says suddenly.
<Angela> "You do?"
<Angela> "Which part?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes. Two months. We've been in the open. We've been public. Legion should have hit us.
* Angela puts her datapad away.
<Angela> "Just means he's planning something big."
<DeathStar> <Darien> That's just it. He doesn't need to plan. He's an unstoppable force of nature. All he has to do is snipe us with a nuclear blast.
<Chad`Winters> Well I mostly plot world domination and intricate ways to replace Warren's ample supply of Vicodin with breath mints and estrogen pills.
<Angela> "Maybe, he seems to need something, and... what Zephyr did... it managed to injure him."
<Angela> "He's no immortal Darien, just powerful."
<DeathStar> <KAtrina> You really need to get out more, you know
<DeathStar> <Darien> I know he's not immortal. But it's still just...Ungh. It's something
<Chad`Winters> I like it here, things are easy to control.
<Angela> "Yeah... I've been thinking about it."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> *shakes her head* I'm going to start making you go out if you won't do it on your own
<Angela> "If he's supposedly as bound by fate as we are, he can't kill someone before their allotted time."
<DeathStar> <Darien> He sure seems hell intent on doing it
<Angela> "Legion is here... but when was he created?"
<Chad`Winters> I'm sure you could right an entire thesis on me. 6He leans back in his seat.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: write
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Already did
<Angela> "If he prevents himself from getting what he needs, could he undo himself?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Are you trying to give me a headache?
<Chad`Winters> Cute. 6He smirks lightly
<Angela> "Nah, just thinking fourth dimensionally."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Which means yes. You are.
* Angela rubs her head.
<Angela> "Sorry... geek moment."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya finishes her exam before time runs out
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I've gotten deals to write a book, too
<Angela> * Jennifer does battle with her exam, defeating it with moments to spare.
<Chad`Winters> Well as long as your promise to not let the fame goto my head.
<Angela> * Jenn sighs and flexes the fingers of her hand.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Most likely fans will come by at all hours of the day and night, bothering you to the point you'll have a break down, and I can write a sequel.
<Chad`Winters> Or they'll wind up dead. 6He eyes his nails.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina sighs, brushing back her bangs. "What am I going to do with you."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya turns to look at Megumi, to see if she's struggling
<Chad`Winters> Write more books.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Thanks. 6* She smiles, amused.
<Angela> * Jenn looks with her and shakes her head.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stops outside Erevis' new house. His face is stoic
* Angela stops with him, looking the building over.
<Angela> "How do you suppose she pays the bills anyway?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, Durran's book made her rich
* Angela sighs a bit. "Great..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, reasonably well off.
<DeathStar> <Darien> No one is as rich as I am.
<Angela> "Mmmm.. where did you get all that money anyhow?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> That would spoil the mystery.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien approaches the house
* Angela walks with him.
* Chad`Winters glances over at a clock. 1"So you talk to any of the others lately?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina shifts in her seat. "Hm. I talk to Dias and Marcus now and again, if I can find the time. Dias has been a bit isolated, though."
<Chad`Winters> Has the black mark receded at all?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien knocks on Erevis' door.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> No.
<Chad`Winters> What about Freyja and Chii?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh? You're interested in hearing about them?
* Angela fixes her blouse a little, dressed nice, but not overly formal, having had a full day at work earlier.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya sees Megumi is clearly struggling, as she hasn't posted an action
<Angela> * Jenn looks to Aya and shrugs a little.
<Chad`Winters> For reasons completely opposite of what your thinking of.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I figured you just wanted dirt on them to use in your mind's tally of points.
<Kit> 6Megumi stares at the exam. Math she's calculated with quickness and precision, but anything not involving numerals has been left blank as she attempts to discern common through sheer determination.
* Chad`Winters rolls his eyes. 1"I don't need to tally any more points against them."
<DeathStar> 6* The door opens and Erevis stands there, eyeing the two. Her hair has grown very slightly in the last two months. She is currently wearing a kimono. Her stance takes a defensive one, and it's clear she's not happy to see one of them. Or both of them.
<Angela> "Hey Ere."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Mmmhm. Freyja is doing whatever she does. I'm not even sure if she's around right now. Since Warren is still getting his unit operating.
* Retrieving #Erevis modes...
<Angela> * Jen turns back to face the front, her pencil down, waiting for the exams to be collected.
<DeathStar> <Professor> Time's up. Pencils down.
<Chad`Winters> And Chii's infection, has it spread any further?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Not that I know of.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Hello, Angela Bennet. Darien Starr.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hey. May we come inside?
<Kit> <Megumi> ... ...Instructor, may I have a word aside?
<DeathStar> 6* The Professor looks at Megumi. The strange one. "Of course."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya puts up her pencil. As the class ends, she stands up as the students shuffle out
<Kit> 6Megumi is probably listed Albino Chinese. Not entirely offbase and certainly explains the habits and appearance.
<Angela> * Jen stands up as well, smiling at Aya. "Aced it huh?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis tilts her head, then steps aside so they can enter. Her house is neat and tidy, and it actually has a high tech computer system, that is currently on. It seems Erevis is getting technical. Darien glances at her hands, and notes the gloves.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Yes.
* Chad`Winters leans forward and grabs his bottle of green tea and takes a drink out of it.
<Kit> 6Megumi moves up and holds the test for the teacher. 1"...I cannot complete this as is. I am unable to read most words in common.
* Angela steps into the house, looking around.
<Angela> Jen> "Cool... I think I did well, I studied hard."
<DeathStar> <Professor> Then you should be taking courses outside school to further your education gaps. 6* He takes the test. "I'll have to grade it as is."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya watches Megumi, then shakes her head. "She still doesn't know Basic."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis closes the door, moving to the living room. "Please, have a seat."
<Angela> * Jen looks at Meg and nods a bit. "Maybe we should try helping her?"
<DeathStar> <Aya> *looks at Jen* You can.
* Angela takes a seat on the couch and eyes the computer.
<Kit> <Megumi> I have spent a great deal of time off-planet. Though I know many things, languages were not among the most prioritized. Is there a way to learn in self-study along with 'homework?'
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, I imagine it's time school got out. I should probably go before Aya arrives.
<Chad`Winters> She already knows you stop by.
<Angela> Jen> "Eh... if it doesn't get in the way of studying. About time to head home isn't it?"
<DeathStar> <Professor> Didn't I already give you a list of places and methods when you first came to be at the beginning when you approached me? Why haven't you used them?
<DeathStar> 6* Aya shrugs, eyeing the time. "I guess."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Does she? 6* She quirks an eyebrow.
<Angela> Jen> *looking at Meg* "I know the cat follows you... want me to come along?"
<Chad`Winters> I don't lie to my daughter. 6He notes, his tone backing it up. His eyes focusing out the window
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis moves into the kitchen. Darien takes a seat. "Interesting. I didn't know she could use a computer."
<Angela> "Mmm... it's a pretty new model, she's at least trying to expand her own abilties.
<Angela> * Jen is of course, still talking to Aya*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis returns with a tray of green tea. She sets it down on the table, kneeling at it. Darien takes a cup.
* Angela takes a cup gently. "Thank you Ere."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I didn't say you did. But still. I should probably go.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien motions with his hand for Angela to lead the conversation.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You are welcome.
<Angela> "So how are things coming along Ere?" *she takes a sip*
<Chad`Winters> Before you forget everything I've said and lose material. 6He glances at her, a wry smile on
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Indeed. I need to make sure my recorder didn't stop.
<Kit> <Megumi> ...Most of them were reading materials. Unavailable in Famfrit.
<DeathStar> <Professor> And you don't have a parent or someone who can teach you?
<Chad`Winters> Well, it's always a pleasure when you stop over Kat.
<Kit> 6Megumi ponders on that and rubs her nose.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> What do you mean? 6* She looks at Angela.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya steps out of the classroom.
<Angela> "Oh, everything, you and Meg, your learning of our culture... Legion."
<DeathStar> <Aya> I live the opposite way. I can walk home just fine.
<Angela> * Jenn walks with her towards the exit, bag over her shoulder. "Well if that's what you want."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis sips her green tea as Angela lists all that. "There is not much to tell that would be of interest."
<Kit> <Megumi> There are people, but they have other concerns. There is a 'guardian' I could ask, but she has lost family recently and seems disheartened to ordinary things. The other..."
<Angela> "That's the problem... two months and nothing of interest?"
<Kit> 6Megumi eyes the two leaving, narrows her eyes slightly, then bows to the teacher and starts to walk off. 1"My apologies. It is not your concern, I suppose."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You do not like the quiet, uneventful moments that life offers?
<DeathStar> 6* The Professor shakes his head. "You need to find someone, Miss. Zhenmei. Education is important."
<DeathStar> <Professor> I will be doing summer courses. I suggest you sign up.
* Angela smiles and sips her tea. "No, I don't. Not when there's an active threat out there waiting to strike."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ditto. After all, last time we saw Legion, he killed Zephyr. And you didn't exactly warn us ahead of time then, either.
<Kit> <Megumi> If I could read your language, than the courses would be nothing more than a reminder. I do not see the difference between them or further studies." 6Moves to follow the two, sighing.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya walks along. She looks back at Megumi. "I really don't understand you. Why not have Erevis teach you?"
<Kit> <Megumi> Her concerns are of much more weight than something silly as this.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Uh huh.
<Angela> Jennifer> "Or Angela, she loves to get into people's business."
<Kit> <Megumi> She tends to favor wordings that suggest disdain around myself.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis' gaze turns sharply at Darien, and there's a look of...anger. She hides it quickly. "I do not know what Legion is doing. Perhaps you should open your own inqueries into it."
<Angela> Jennifer> "Meh, excuses never get you to learn anything."
<Kit> <Megumi> You were born here. It is easy for you to criticize an alien.
<DeathStar> 6* A few students stare at Megumi as she says alien
<Angela> Jennifer> "Actually I was born on a colony."
<Kit> 6Megumi grumbles, scratching at a cheek. 1"The audio of the Erusian terminals was a help, but we do not have something similar at our residence."
<Angela> "But you know what he will do."
<Angela> "YOu've been through all of this before."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya sighs. "My name is Aya, Megumi. It's spelt with an a. A y. And another A." 6* She writes it on a piece of paper. "Aya."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya spells out Megumi's name. "This is your name. M. E. G. U. M. I."
<Kit> <Megumi> I know this, Little Aya.
<Angela> "She'
<Angela> "She's really not that little."
<Angela> * JENNIFER
<DeathStar> <Aya> I'm taller than you. 6* She says, closing the notebook
<Angela> Jen> "Taller then me too."
<Kit> 6Inclines her head slightly. 1"...I am aware of beloved's, mine, Little Aya's and Chad Winters' names."
* Kit is now known as Megumi
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis sets her cup down. "If you two have nothing more to do to than ask me about, Legion, you may leave now."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya just rolls her eyes and steps out of the school.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Later, you two.
<Angela> Jen> "Later Aya!"
<Angela> * Jen waves and starts towards her own home.
<Megumi> 6Megumi pauses between the two and frowns. 1"...She was little. Now she is not."
<Angela> * Jen stops, turning around.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya begins to walk home.
<Megumi> <Megumi> ...Miss Winters?
<Angela> Jen> "It's rude you know, when someone asks you to stop calling them something and you continue."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya glances back. "Hm?"
<Angela> * Jen's talking to Meg.
<Megumi> 6Megumi stares at Jen, who is two seconds or so behind.
<Angela> * Jen blinks, processing what Aya was just called.
<Megumi> I am aware of this as well, Miss Carmichael.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans back in his seat. "So that's it. You're going to throw us out? You don't feel the least bit responsible for what happened to Zephyr? You didn't learn a damn thing, did you?"
<Angela> Jen> "Well... you learn."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya guesses she heard wrong, then hurries on home.
* Megumi turns to follow Aya.
<Angela> * Jen smiles a bit. "Hey Meg."
* Megumi continues walking, but reaches up to rub an ear. 1"Yes, Miss Carmichael?"
<Angela> Jen> "MEEEEEGGGUUUUMMMIIIII."
* Megumi calls over a shoulder. 1"That hurts, Miss Carmichael."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya hurries on, perhaps to lose her stalker.
<Angela> Jennifer> "Please... call me Jen, or Jennifer."
* Megumi picks up pace just enough to remain at the same distance.
<Angela> Jennifer> "She'd probably prefer it if you call her AYA!"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis sets her cup down. "Perhaps you have not learned anything, Darien Starr." 6* She notes, her tone angry. "After all, it was you who engaged in conspiracy games instead of relying on your allies. It was you who decided to play double agent." 6* She rises. "You told the military the location of the apartment in L.A., did you not? Did you think it was not put in their computer systems?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stares.
* Angela sighs a bit and rubs her forehead. She looks over at Darien, though this isn't a shocking blow to her as one might expect.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Do not hurl accusations at myself for what is my fault when it was your direct actions that led Legion to Zephyr. You may both go.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns and walks out.
<Angela> "Erevis."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis halts, turning her head sharply toward Angela.
* Megumi follows along at a distance. 1"...Miss Winters, is that true?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans back, perhaps surprised that Erevis figured it out
<Angela> "Back there in LA, you tried to change things."
<DeathStar> <Aya> Is what true? 6* She looks at Megumi, exasperated. "And you don'th ave to follow me."
<Angela> "You knew what was going to happen and you warned us."
<Megumi> <Megumi> ...I do not have to, nor has your father required it, but I feel as if. I want to.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... I am done speaking on this matter, Angela Bennet. 6* She walks out.
* Megumi huffs slightly. 1"...Would you prefer being called simply 'Aya?' ...It would not be the first time I have been told as such.."
* Angela closes her eyes and finishes her tea.
<DeathStar> <Aya> I would. 6* She nods her head and smiles. "Though I guess we could be informal and call each other by our last names. Um. yours is...Miss. Zhenmei!"
<Angela> "Funny, that means she probably knew you were a double agent the whole time."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sets his cup down. He looks at Angela. "Perhaps so."
* Angela looks to Darien. "Yet she never bothered to tell anyone."
* Megumi nods slightly. 1"You recall my family name..."
<DeathStar> <Aya> The teacher calls you by it everyday, silly.
<Megumi> ...Many people choose to ignore the obvious in favor of my slight discomforts.
<DeathStar> <Aya> I..don't understand.
* Megumi nods again. 1"However, I will only call upon you in the manner of your choosing."
<Angela> "She's simply deflecting to attempt to push you off your course."
<DeathStar> <Aya> Well, call me Aya, then. Unless you want to be informal.
<Angela> "She of course knows you won't give up, nor will I."
<Angela> "Progenitor games."
<Megumi> I will call you Aya, but it is not in my nature to be informal. Where I come from, it is respectful to refer to one with a title, even if by family alone.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands up. "Well. We'll just have to try again later, then." 6* He moves for the exit.
* Angela stands up and follows after him. "Yep."
<DeathStar> <Aya> Well, here, you call your friends by their first names.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Or at least those close to you
* Angela stops, looking at Darien, she then walks over to Ere's computer.
* Megumi falters slightly. 1"...That is... so...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien tilts his head, then smiles.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Mmmmhm.
* Angela pulls somthing out of her datapad and sticks it to the back of Ere's computer, it simply looks like a metal just like other parts of the terminal, she steps back over.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Nice.
* Angela smiles innocently.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien squeezes Angela's shoulder, and opens the door, stepping out.
* Angela steps out with him, smiling more.
<Megumi> 6Angela's datapad chirps.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya walks along, taking her time. She appears to like being on her own.
* Angela pulls it out as they walk and reads.
<Megumi> <Megumi> Very well then... I was unaware of this.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Really? No one ever told you?
<Megumi> Chad seemed to only bequeath his name out of the annoyance of my referral.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Daddy's strange. 6* She smiles, as if that's funny
* Megumi frowns slightly. 1"He is stubborn. Moreso than I."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya shrugs.
<Megumi> 6Angela's pad refers CC: Busy? If you're still bothered by our anonymity, there's a chance we could meet.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien thinks back to the message left by Legion to him. He crosses his arms, then glances at the datapad. "Looks like your pal wants to meet."
* Angela looks it over and nods. She types back, "Name the place."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, have fun with your pal. I'm going to go home...see if Ariel is back yet from Warren's unit.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien begins to move off.
<Megumi> 6There's a pause. CC: [Origami. A vendor seven blocks down from Omega. You'll see a line.]
<Megumi> <Megumi> Your path is not the most efficient homeward. Are you... hesitant?
* Angela smiles, "Tell her I said hi!"
<DeathStar> <Aya> No.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya looks at Megumi. "Enjoying the day."
* Megumi inclines her head slightly. 1"...You do not enjoy school or home?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods, holding up his hand in a wave. He keeps walking, making notes in his head about how Angela defended him today.
* Angela pockets her datapad and heads out to the location.
<DeathStar> <Aya> You. What's the phrase. Read into things.
* Angela waves back to him as she goes.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya tries to decide if she is using it right
<Megumi> Very well. You enjoy the amounts of freedom you have been given by this smaller opportunity and linger in exploring others.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Um, yes.
<Megumi> 6Megumi glances elsewhere. 1"Understandable."
<DeathStar> <Aya> You really don't have to follow me, you know.
* Angela quickly makes her way to the shop, knowing the city well now.
<Megumi> I know I do not have to. As I said, I wish to... I am troubled.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya sighs. "I guess I can't do anything naughty, then, if you're watching me."
<Megumi> Why not? Would you do something you believe I would object to?
<DeathStar> 6* Aya just peers at her, but says nothing.
<Megumi> 6At the fortold bookstore a line rivets its entry. However, the bookstore being less than a few closetspace's worth, the line is less than four people.
* Marcus` has joined #erevis
<Megumi> Aya, I do not believe you are a person such as the sort that do 'naughty' things.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Why?
* Angela approaches the store and looks at the people in line.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya stops outside her apartment building, peering upward
<Megumi> You seem of a good standing to me. I believe the term is a pure heart. However, I have been wrong before if you wish to prove otherwise...
* Megumi seems a bit downtrodden as she says that.
<DeathStar> <Aya> ... Um. 6* She doesn't know how to respond, so she smiles and waves. "Ja ne, Megumi."
<DeathStar> 6* She heads inside.
<Megumi> ... ...See you later, Aya.
* Megumi turns slowly, lingers, then ambles back the way she came, doubling back to head for the other location.
<Megumi> 6The four people in line range from an elderly, grandmotherly sort, to someone that looks like your physics teacher, to a rather plan fellow, to the girl who was serving at the cafe.
<Angela> "You again..." *she smiles*
* Angela looks at the serving girl.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya enters her apartment, peering about.
* Chad`Winters can be heard in the kitchen.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya closes the door and sneaks toward the kitchen
* Chad`Winters stands infront of the sink, doing dishes.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps into his own house, closing the door after him.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya grabs an apple and throws it at his back.
* Angela tilts her head at the serving girl.
* Ariel is in the kitchen, preparing some food. She hasn't been back long.
* Chad`Winters suddenly shifts, his hand snapping down to grab the apple as it passes by him. 1"Hey honey."
<Megumi> 6Eventually the server turns. 1"Huh, you talkin' to me?"
<Angela> "Sure am. You were at the cafe the other day."
* Angela looks at the other three casually as she talks.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya sighs, putting down her bookbag.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Hey, Daddy.
<Marcus`> 6* Angela would see the backside of someone familier, knealt over, looking at books along a bottom shelf. Though she might not know who, but familier at least.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien moves into the kitchen, adjusting his collar somewhat. He kisses Ariel on the cheek. "Hey. Warren do anything worthwhile today?"
* Chad`Winters set's the apple on the counter and moves over, drying his hands. 1"How was school?"
<DeathStar> <Aya> It was okay. We had another day of exams. They do it all week long.
* Angela looks over at that backside. She smiles a little. "Marcus?"
<Chad`Winters> Really? 6He turns around to look at her now.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Yep.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Megumi's failing because she can't reead.
* Ariel looks to Darien and gives a small smile, "I believe he's single handedly keeping this planet's pharmaceutical companies in business. How was your day?"
<Chad`Winters> She still hasn't learned to read? It's been over two months.
<Marcus`> 6* The figure slowly glances over his shoulder, pausing. Yep, it is Marcus. HAR HAR. He coughs and shifts a book back into place, standing to turn and look at Angela.
<Marcus`> Hey Angie. *he gives her a slight smile*
* Angela smiles softly. "Hey... how've you been?"
<DeathStar> <Aya> I think she has a learning disorder. Or is fearful of asking for help.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya takes a seat. "Can I have a cookie?"
<Marcus`> Just. You know, doing this and that. *he says with a wave of his hand, then tilts his head to the NPC that Angela was talking too.* You making new friends?
* Angela looks over at her and smiles. "Actually yes, I'm here to meet someone."
<DeathStar> <Darien> That sounds like Warren. 6* He nods, taking a seat. He glances at the food. "I had a brunch with Angela, listened to her talk about her Omega Corp. takeover stories. That smells good. What is it?"
<Megumi> <Girl> She's weird." 6Points to Angela. 1"Good tipper, though."
<Chad`Winters> Of course. 6He moves over and starts putting the dishes away. 1"Did you enjoy your walk home today?"
* Angela giggles, "I always tip a good, patient waitress." *she thinks back to Megumi causing a scene*
<DeathStar> 6* Aya nods, propping her head up with her hands. "Yes. Megumi followed me home again."
<Megumi> <Girl> Whatever.
* Marcus` stays silent during the exchange, before reaching his hand out. "Marcus." He says to the girl.
<Megumi> 6The girl stares, then takes his hand and shakes it limply. 1"...A handshake? What are you? Thirty?"
* Chad`Winters sighs slightly. 1"Sorry about that."
* Angela grins a little.
<Ariel> "Oh, this? It's not much... I was introduced to Irish tea and biscotti the other day. I thought I might try to make some."
* Angela looks down at her datapad a little in distraction, hoping there's some more indication of who her mystery friend is.
<Marcus`> As a matter of fact...no. *he tilts his head, glancing at Angela*
<Megumi> 6A book is motioned in front of the girl and she blinks, then snatches it. 1"Yay!"
<DeathStar> <Aya> It's okay. I think she's lonely.
* Angela looks back at Marcus, smiling warmly.
<Megumi> 6The girl turns and thanks someone profusely, before dashing out of the store, nearly knocking over the grandmother. The person lets out an exasperated exhale, then motions to the physics teacher, acquiring another book to sign.
<Chad`Winters> I can only hope that you'll teach her to be more mature. 6He moves over and opens a cupboard, grabbing a box of cookies. He holds it out to her.
<DeathStar> <Darien> They serve Irish tea and biscotti in the military? Huh. That Carmichael. 6* He laughs.
<Marcus`> You sure seem in a good mood. *he notes with a scratch of his cheek* At least that-*He pauses just to watch the girl cause a scene*-one of us.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya puffs out her cheeks at him.
* Angela looks over at the person who's signing.
<Angela> "Something the matter Marcus?"
<Chad`Winters> Or she's rubbing off on you. 6He pauses, holding the box, then starts looking around. 1"What?"
* Ariel shakes her head, "Can't have Irish tea around the general, and he doesn't seem like a biscotti person." She pauses to ponder Warren's reaction to her serving both those at the base... a smirk growing on her lips
<DeathStar> <Aya> Kidding. She does that sometimes when she gets frustrated in class. People laugh.
<Marcus`> Ah, it's just been one of those...2 months. *he then smiles, chuckling at that*
* Angela looks away from the book signer and back to him. "Oh?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, maybe if you mixed vicodin into the tea.
<Marcus`> Well it's just kinda lame, being alone, and working and all that.
<Megumi> 6The booksigner was nonother than the violinist!
* Megumi arrives home, huffing.
* Chad`Winters smirks, then sets the cookies down on the table.
* Ariel considers, "I could probally mix it into the biscotti. I wonder what would mask the taste..." She has no clue.
<Angela> "You know you could always hang out with me if you want."
* Angela walks over and hugs him a little. "You should relax a bit."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya takes the cookies, and begins to eat them. Like she were 3 still.
<DeathStar> <Aya> So, I smell perfume. Was Miss. McCormick here?
<Megumi> 6The violinist nods to the plain one and moves on to the grandmother with a pleasant smile.
<DeathStar> 6* The house is quiet. Erevis does not greet her today.
* Chad`Winters pauses then smirks at Aya. 1"Impressive. Yes she was."
<Marcus`> And watch you tear that Datapad a new one? *he pauses* Maybe. I've been reading alot, trying to learn more about being a military guy.
* Megumi turns and locks the door, peering around. 1"Something is amiss."
<DeathStar> <Aya> *smiles, taking another bite of her cookie* Did you two have...fun? 6* She asks slyly.
* Angela seems to have claimed the last spot in line as she does this. "I could help with protocol and junk... I usually got that stuff right when I wasn't rebelling." *she smirks*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gets up and pours himself a glass of water, sitting back down. "Well, hopefully you can keep the man on his toes. Your unit should be ready soon to take on enemies." 6* He sombers somewhat, thinking back to Legion.
<Chad`Winters> We had fun I suppose. She enjoys trying to figure me out.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Ooooh. Is that why she comes over so much? 6* She eats another cookie
<Megumi> 6The violinist seems to have claimed the corner of the table while Angela and Marcus talk. His arms are crossed and he tilts his head curiously to the two.
<DeathStar> 6* The house answers Megumi in silence.
<Marcus`> I have a problem with being disrespectful, it would seem. Since I openly call Warren an asshole and things like that. But I think i'll be alright.
* Megumi wanders over to the terminal and stares.
<DeathStar> 6* It's been lift on a page about gardening
<DeathStar> *left
* Ariel nods, "We will be ready." She's not thinking of the darkone forces.
<Angela> "Mmm... how about you join me for dinner tonight? I could use the company of a friend for once in that big lonely apartment."
<Marcus`> Sure thing. Should I wear my gettin lucky clothes? *he smiles, obviously joking*
<Megumi> I wonder if this can access audioreading..
<Chad`Winters> She jokes about it, but it's hard to tell with her at times.
* Angela giggles, "Mmmm... as long as you've washed them, I don't know where they've been."
* Megumi nods at the computer, and then turns to move for the bedroom slowly.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Do you like her? 6* She asks Chad, eating another cookie
<DeathStar> 6* The bedroom is empty.
<Chad`Winters> I'm not sure. 6He leans against the counter now.
<Marcus`> Fair enough. *he glances at the time* Uh oh. I've got to go. I've got to go give lessons. *he steps over and gives her a slight hug* I'll see you later, Angie. *he winks and moves backwards, before shifting and walking out*
* Angela gives him a friendly peck on the cheek and turns to the violinist, "Ah, and here's my new friend."
<DeathStar> <Aya> Oh? I could tell her to go away. 6* She nods, seriously.
<Chad`Winters> Oh, you mean like her as a friend. Yes, I do.
* Angela looks over at the books, "Sorry about that, got to take time out for your friends."
<DeathStar> <Aya> *smiles* But you don't know if you like her as something more?
<DeathStar> 6* Aya eats another cookuie
* Marcus` pauses, then waves. "Hi. And Bye. Sorry but i've got to run." He steps out now.
<Megumi> 6The effeminate boy uncrosses his arms and kicks his feet from the desk. Today dressed in another silk shirt and some light tan shorts, simple sandals. He jerks a thumb at Marcus, then forms a heart between thumb and index fingers, then points to Angela, grinning.
* Marcus` just makes an odd arch of a brow at that.
* Angela smiles, she looks at the boy and then signs, "You can talk with me like this if you want, no need to a datapad."
<Angela> *for a
<Chad`Winters> Right. 6He nods. 1"How 'bout you? Any boyfriends I need to scare?"
<DeathStar> <Aya> A boy did ask me out this weekend.
<Chad`Winters> And what did you say?
<DeathStar> <Aya> I said my daddy would shot you in the kneecaps. He ran away.
<DeathStar> *shoot
<Megumi> 6He pauses, glances at the signs, then shrugs his shoulders and goes back to sitting at the chair properly, thumbing through a copy of a book stacked nearby.
* Chad`Winters smirks, laughing.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Well, you wold.
* Angela takes a copy of the book and sets it down to be signed.
<Chad`Winters> I prefer fear and intimidation.
<DeathStar> <Aya> *scowls* It's a good thing I don't like boys.
<Chad`Winters> So I've been thinking about it and I think you're ready for me to start teaching you basic hand to hand combat.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis sits outside in the backyard, her kimono slipped off somewhat due to the heat. Her eyes are closed, but she seems more stressed out, than meditative.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Really? 6* She perks up.
<Chad`Winters> And self-defense since you have boys asking you out already. 6He crosses his arms now.
<Megumi> 6The young man pauses, then seems to curve humor in his eyes, lightly scribbling a treble clef in a stylized manner. The book is entitled 'Day and Night'
<Angela> "I'll be sure to read it..." *she quickly looks for an author name*
* Megumi eyes Erevis from the doorway. 1"...Is something trouble you today, beloved?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis opens her eyes. "Yes. How was school? 6* She looks at Megumi.
<Megumi> 6Seems to be Dawn Alighieri.
<Chad`Winters> So w hat do you think? Interested?
<DeathStar> 6* Aya considers. "Yes."
<Angela> "Dawn, nice to meet you face to face."
<Chad`Winters> You must promise me one thing tho.
<DeathStar> <Aya> What's that?
<Chad`Winters> That you be responsible with what I teach you.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya finishes another cookies, then smiles. "Sure!"
<Megumi> It was... pleasant other than the general state of my education.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis tilts her head. "And that is not good."
<Chad`Winters> Alright. Want to start now?
<DeathStar> <Aya> Okay. 6* She hops down, leaving the cookies opened on the table.
<Megumi> 6Dawn nods, then smiles slightly. He slides the copy he thumbed through around, a specific chapter ledged 'Underestimating the child's perspective.'
<Megumi> I still cannot read common, so I am failing subjects that I could pass with ease fourty years ago.
* Chad`Winters moves over and grabs the box of cookies, closing them. He turns and puts them away. 1"Go put on some loose fit clothing."
* Angela smiles softly. "I'll take special care with that chapter."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya looks at her uniform, and nods, moving into her room
* Chad`Winters steps out of the kitchen and moves into his room, changing
<Megumi> 6Dawn waves a hand dismissingly then shrugs again. His hand lowers and points to the first few lines. [Maturity can oft be looked over when one simply chooses to deny immaturity's benefit. Maturity in itself can be lost when the wisdom of simplicity is replaced with arrogant assumption...]
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see.
* Angela reads slowly and blinks, nodding. "Sorry..."
* Chad`Winters steps out of his room, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and slacks.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya steps out, wearing khakis and a loose shirt.
<Megumi> 6The violinist leans back in the chair, sweeping the instrument case across his lap. Picking up his datapad he simply presses a single button; Where Angela's own chirps, relaying a pre-written message. [Same time as last week, the case will be offered outside the cafe again. A two-fold investment in this book, one of worth of words, the other of charity to those it is aimed at.]
<Chad`Winters> Ready? 6He looks at her curiously, as if judging her anticipation
<DeathStar> <Aya> Sure.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis tightens her kimono. "Do you wish me to aid you?"
<Megumi> 6Megumi looks at the floor and falls even more silent.
* Angela smiles again and nods. "Alright."
* Chad`Winters moves to the door, opening it
<DeathStar> 6* Aya follows along obediently.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis studies Megumi silently.
<Megumi> 6Dawn holds up a finger, then blinks and leans forward, typing away at an inane speed. A hacker rivalled only by a hobbyist writer. A message proceeds it. [Oh, your friend can find some of my melodies at (URL). If she's still curious, that is. The elf.]
* Angela saves the URL. "She'll enjoy them."
* Chad`Winters steps out of the apartment with Aya.
<Megumi> 6The boy sets the datapad away and nods once, waving cheerfully, then begins packing up the display. Seems the small audience was all he really expected.
<Megumi> <Megumi> I should not impede you with worthless things. Common is not necessary to stop Legion.
<Angela> "And while I have you here... Thank you. This means the world to me."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 6* She looks ahead. "There is life outside that, Megumi Zhenmei."
<Megumi> Not right now there is not. Legion and Asmodeus' shadows lurk over everything we do. I cannot but take the silence offered as but a calm before a terrible lingering storm that is cold and calculated upon us.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Very well. .... 6* She rises, her attitude even more tense. "I will go make dinner."
<DeathStar> 6* She steps past Megumi and walks inside.
* Chad`Winters shuts the door an moves out of the apartment to his car.
<Megumi> ...Beloved?
<Megumi> Have I said something wrong?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis says nothing. She moves to make dinner like she said.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya follows along, opening the passenger door. "Can I learn how to drive?"
* Megumi rubs her forehead and re-enters. 1"Back to the beginning. Everything is wrong as was."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis takes out some ingredients.
<Chad`Winters> You're saying you already don't know how? 6He asks curiously.
<Megumi> 6Dawn shakes his head at Angela, a bit confused, then seems to laugh silently, waving her off. One-handedly he types on the datapad holstered at his side. A message cants [Being nice won't make me be lenient. Work harder. Help comes to those who help themselves.]
<DeathStar> <Aya> ... why would I know? 6* She sounds unsure of herself now
* Angela tilts her head at him, looking dissapointed, but not in the way he may have been expecting. "I wasn't expecting such... nevermind..."
* Angela nods to him. "Talk to you soon."
* Angela turns and starts out.
<Chad`Winters> Just curious. 6He starts the car up. 1"But yeah, I'll show you, you're about that age too."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya grins. "Then I can drive to school."
<Megumi> 6Dawn whistles cheerfully, packing up two dufflebags, his instrument case and a backpack, then ambles out slowly, straining with effort. A message arrives to Angela a few minutes later after he has gone. [A riddle, perhaps. Where does one that affords an apartment off of fiddling tips raise the means to snatch away a corporation?]
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis begins to brown some meat for a soup.
* Chad`Winters shifts the car into gear and backs up, then takes off towards a local gym. 1"As long as you keep your grades up, yeah."
<DeathStar> <Aya> *grins*
* Angela taps away, "Where, I wonder? :)"
<Megumi> 6A response: [The land and the legacy are long gone, but I'm sure one as talented as you can track the roots of my name and give some thought to what I play. Heirlooms come of all types.]
* Angela closes the mail and starts researching the name as she walks.
* Chad`Winters drives along, shifting. 1"Make any new friends?"
<DeathStar> <Aya> Not really. I think Jen and Megumi scare them off.
<Chad`Winters> It's possible.
<DeathStar> <Aya> So...Dad... Do you think everything's going to be normal now? From now on?
* Megumi sits quietly at the edge of the kitchen. 1"...Erevis?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes, Megumi?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis asks, somewhat distractedly.
<Megumi> Would you prefer I call you that? Rather than 'beloved?'
* Angela heads back to her apartment, sighing a bit as she goes.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis blinks, glancing at her, as if somewhat thrown off.
* Chad`Winters 's face goes neutral. 1"I doubt it."
<Megumi> My habits of honoraries seems to bother everyone.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I believe you should refer to me as you desire.
<DeathStar> <Aya> ... 6* She shifts in her seat, glancing out the window. "I wish things could stay like this forever."
* Angela stops as the search results finish, starting to snicker.
<Angela> "Oh now this just makes too much sense..."
<Megumi> I only wish to please you. If it is less obtuse it does not bother me how I refer to you... It does not change how I feel.
<Chad`Winters> So do I princess.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I have grown accustomed to Beloved. I do not mind how you refer to me.
* Angela dials up Darien as she heads up to her apartment.
* Megumi puffs her cheeks slightly. 1"Then I will not accomodate them over what I prefer."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances up from talking to Ariel. "Hold on." 6* He takes out his comm. "Yeah?"
<Angela> "Hey Darien. I just got done meeting him."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Him? I thought it was a girl.
<Angela> "He's very effeminate."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya sighs, slumping in her seat slightly. She seems to have a thought.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ah. Gay?
* Ariel listens idly, but tries not to.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis goes back to her work. She still seems somewhat tense, and bothered, but has relaxed somewhat after being asked such a question
* Chad`Winters pulls into the gym and puts the car in park. 1"Something up, Aya?"
<Angela> "Doubtful. But I figured out who he is and where he's from."
<DeathStar> <Aya> *shakes her head* No. 6* She lies, getting out of the car.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh. Where?
* Chad`Winters sighs slightly and gets out of the car himself, shutting the door
<Angela> "Dawn Alighieri, my own star to follow... and if you don't get the reference, he's the namesake of Dante."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Dante?
<DeathStar> <Darien> As in the book?
<Angela> "Writer of the Divine Comedy, among other things, yes."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Huh.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I knew I forgot to read something. I've just heard about it
<Angela> "Just? From whom?"
<Megumi> Beloved. I do need to learn common in order to pass classes. If I do not, they will refer me to 'summer courses' soon and I will have less time to spend with you.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Pop culture when they refer to the 20th century.
<Chad`Winters> You sure? 6He asks her again as he walks to the gym front door
<Angela> "Interesting. You should read it, it's a good book."
<DeathStar> <Aya> Yep. So, now what?
* Angela holds Dawn's book in her hand. "I've got the new Dante to read up."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis looks at Megumi. "You could skip the summer classes. Aya Winters will not be going, most likely. And if your concern is only Legion and Asmodeus, then you should not care if you fail."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis goes back to the soup prepation.
* Chad`Winters steps in through the entrance and slides his pass across a terminal. 1"I check us in and we head back to one of the sparring rooms
<DeathStar> <Darien> So, he's an ancestor or something.
<Megumi> My concern with the establishment was learning to socialize in an unobtrusive manner, however I was willing to wait until I learned Aya and the young Carmichael would be present. Perhaps it rude, but I do not believe they alone would survive one of those two beings' plots.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Oh.
<Megumi> If I am going to present regardless, I should take advantage.
<Angela> "Pretty much, I figure he's got a lot of things to cash in on with that legacy.:
<DeathStar> <Darien> Interesting.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stirs some things together, and leaves it to simmer. She turns to face Megumi quietly. "Very well. I will aid you in learning Basic."
* Angela steps into her apartment and hands up her jacket, sitting down on the couch. "Well, enjoy your evening Darien. I've got dinner to cook and a movie to pick out."
<Chad`Winters> This way. 6He nods, heading through the main workout gym
<DeathStar> <Darien> Alright. Have fun, Angela. I'll look into the book.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya follows along.
<Ariel> "New development?"
* Megumi nods resolutely to Erevis. 1"I am in your care, beloved."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Seems the person after her company is the ancestor of the author of the book The Divine Comedy
<Angela> "Mmm, night." *she hangs up and looks up at the cieling, before standing and going to her room, flicking on a light, on one wall is a huge board covered in cloth*
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'm sure there's some divine joke in it
<Chad`Winters> These are the various training equipments. To work out various area's of the body. 6He points as they walk
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I will change from the kimono, and we will begin
<Ariel> "Hm... never read it."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Me neither.
<Megumi> Change from the kimono?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes. I do not wish to distract you while we study.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis moves off.
Session Close: Tue Feb 05 00:00:00 2008

Session Start: Tue Feb 05 00:00:00 2008
Session Ident: #Erevis
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Unknown
<DeathStar> 6* Xanatos wakes up on a table, strapped down by his arms, and his legs. Asmodeus stands there, glancing over some charts. "Yes. Perfect."
<Marcus`> 6* Xanatos slowly opens his eyes, then jerks, only to find himself strapped down.
<Marcus`> <Xanatos> What's going on!?
<DeathStar> 6* Asmodeus glances at his chart, then at Xan. "What is your name?"
<Marcus`> 6* Xanatos makes a face, glancing off to the side, his hands clench tightly into fists. "Xanatos Durran."
<DeathStar> <Asmodeus> Good. 6* He marks off something on his chart. "You're ready."
<Marcus`> <Xanatos> Ready? Ready for what. *he jerks his head towards Asmodeus*
<DeathStar> 6* The Dark Ones' red eyes glow. "We will put implants in your brain and make you our agent. And then, when you are under our control, we shall send you to Tokyo to kill the one you love the most. Erevis."
<Marcus`> 6* Xanatos' eyes widen, and then he narrows his eyes. "You bastard. You won't get away with this."
<DeathStar> <Asmodeus> Humans. Typical. I will be back in a few minutes to begin the tuning process. It shall be...painful. 6* He steps out of the room.
<Marcus`> 6* Xanatos jerks instantly, attempting to pull his hands free, not wanting to stick around for this.
<DeathStar> 6* The right strap breaks off.
<Marcus`> 6* Xanatos quickly moves to break the rest of the straps off of his hand and feet, then jumps off the table and quickly looks around for a weapon of some type.
<DeathStar> 6* No weapons. The villains aren't STUPID.
<Marcus`> 6* Xanatos slides up to the door and quitly attempts to glance out of it.
<DeathStar> 6* The hallway looks clear of any Dark Ones.
<Marcus`> 6* Xanatos' face darkens as he slinks low and begins to creep along the hallway, attempting to not make a sound with his bare feet.
<DeathStar> 6* After several long, deadly moments, Xanatos reaches the exit of the base. A Darkling spider crawls at him, lashing out a tendril
<Marcus`> 6* Xanatos rolls to the side, looking past it for some type of means of escape.
<DeathStar> 6* A leap of faith, perhaps, can get him over the Darkling
<Marcus`> 6* Xanatos slides back a step, perhaps to get a bit more running room and goads the spider to lash out with another tendril.
<DeathStar> 6* The Darkling complies eagerly.
<Marcus`> 6* Xanatos shifts his body to the left, twisting so the tendril would pass by, he would dig his legs into the ground and break into a mad dash towards the darkling, a look of anger on his face, he pulls his arm back as if he is going to strike and at the last moment he attempts to dive over the Darkling.
<DeathStar> 6* The Darkling turns in place in a 180 to watch Xanatos dive over. By the time he lands, it's facing him. It lashes out with a tendril
<Marcus`> 6* Xanatos widens his eyes and attempts to jump back, as the tendril gets close he would attempt and shift to the lower right and pulls his left hand up to deflect, though it may harm him in return.
<DeathStar> 6* It stabs his hand somewhat, but not fatally.
<Marcus`> 6* Xanatos grits his teeth, and with his back to what he percieves to be freedom, he would turn tail and attempt to make his escape.
<DeathStar> 6* The Darkling gives chase into the night after Xanatos. The camera pans upward to show a familiar sky. Earth's sky.
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Tue Feb 05 00:15:43 2008