Session Start: Sat Oct 04 21:46:18 2003
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20031004.log'
<Ire> Session 111: I Think I'm Turning Japanese
<Ire> Time Chart: October 24th, 2222
<Ire> Location: Altros in the Japanese Zone
<Ire> GM: *the Altros flies over the island of Japan, the lush landscape flowing underneath it as they head towards the nearest city. Ire stands on the bridge, his arms crossed in contemplation*
* Junior sits on the observation deck, his back to the wall.
* Dahok is also on the observation deck, again in deep meditation
<Dahok> Lupis: *lies next to Dahok sleeping*
<Ire> We need to be very careful how we proceed here. This area is not known for accepting foreigners lightly. We will have to keep the Altros cloaked and out of the way at all times.
* Ire shakes his head as he talks to himself, mainly.
* Ire waves his hand over some controls, bringing the Altros to a situated stop a few miles away from the city.
* Silouette nods. She isn't asleep, just looks it.
<Junior> NRP: <Ire> I mean, look at them. As short as they are and if they saw the Altros, they'd be freaking like it was Mothra. I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't want to fight a 400 foot lizard. <Stark> Just like home? <Ire> No, Stark, Crocs don't count.
<Ire> NRP: LOL
<Ire> I'm afraid the only way we're going to win any respect or gain any sort of audience with the leader, Setsuna, is to participate in the tournament they're having. Supposedly it's a big one, warriors all over will be there.
* Ire glances at her briefly as he talks.
<Silouette> ...that could actualyl be fun, if they're not trying to kill, and or destroy, us.
* Ire grunts, turning.
<Ire> I'm going to get the shuttle ready. We'll go in by that. Ask the others if they wish to come.
* Ire walks out.
* Silouette rolls to her feet, almost lazily, and follows after.
* Ire enters the hanger and moves over to the shuttle. He sits down, bring up the flight data and information. He begins to boot up the shuttle.
* Dahok opens his eyes and lets out a breath of air, he looks out the observation window and see's that the Altros has stopped
<Silouette> ...think the others realize we're here yet?
* Ire distractedly looks at Sil, then shrugs.
* Silouette takes the copilot's seat... no sense sitting in the back when the shuttle is basically empty.
<Dahok> Hmmm....Let's go Lupis! *sits up and begins making his way to the Hanger Bay*
<Dahok> Lupis: *Follows behind*
<Ire> Will you participate in the tournament, Setsuna?
* Junior watches Dahok run out.
<Junior> I wonder where he's going.
<Silouette> ...no reason not to.
* Ire nods
<Ire> Good.
* Ire finishes his pre-flight work and flips a switch, opening the hanger doors. The Altros computer begins to alert everyone that the hanger doors have been opened and a shuttle is preparing to leave.
<Silouette> ...anyways, more we hedge our bets, the better, ne?
<Ire> Correct.
* Dahok sprints out into the Hanger Bay and runs towards the Shuttle, Lupis in tow
<Junior> Hm. I wonder where they're going.
<Junior> Dahok must really want some sushi.
* Dahok leaps onto the shuttle, Lupis leaping on behind him*
<Dahok> Leaving without me?
<Ire> No.
<Ire> Is Junior coming?
* Dahok shrugs
* Ire clicks his comm on.
* Junior climbs down to the bridge and looks around.
<Ire> Junior, are you there?
<Dahok> I thought he was a pacifist
<Junior> Comm: I'm here. What is it?
<Silouette> ...maybe he'd want to go shopping? *shrugs*
<Ire> We're going into the city to participate in the tournament. Do you wish to join us?
<Junior> Comm: I'll be right there.
* Junior jogs down to the hanger.
* Ire waits.
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<Ire> NRP: Well damn
<Kimera> NRP: Inconvient certainly
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*** Dias is now known as Dahok
* Ire waits for Junior, his hands gripping the controls.
*** Junior has joined #taw
<Ire> Alright, we're about to go. *checks something*
*** Kimera is now known as Silouette
<Silouette> ...something wrong?
<Ire> Negative.
* Ire pushes the controls forward, the shuttle moving straight ahead.
<Silouette> NRP: Going to server hop, I'm lagged
*** Silouette has quit IRC (Quit: )
* Ire flies the shuttle out of the invisible Altros and soars through the air, dropping low as he does so. Ire's flying has improved since his beginning days, but he's not very good. The shuttle kind of bumps and shakes as he moves across the landscape before it steadies out.
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*** Kimera is now known as Silouette
* Ire flips a few switches as they fly along. He sighs briefly, quiet as usual.
<Silouette> NRP: Doesn't seem to be any other servers connected to this one
<Ire> NRP: Nope.
-> [Dahok] PING
-> [Junior] PING
* Junior takes a breath, looking out the view port.
* Dahok stretches
<Dahok> So where we heading to again?
*** ChanServ sets mode: +ntr
*** ChanServ changes topic to 'Session 105: Return to Roboticron will commense when Jack Clement gets on | Session 111: I Think I'm Turning Japanese - The Alt Team has arrived at Japan to continue their search for Slasher. However, the quickest way to gain an audience with the leader of the zone is to win the upcoming tournament. '
*** ChanServ sets mode: -o Ire
-> [Silouette] PING
* Ire glances at Dahok, then ahead.
<Ire> Have you heard of the Colliseum?
* Dahok shakes his head no
* Ire grunts.
<Ire> ...The Colliseum is the trademark of the Japanese Zone. They hold tons of tournaments and fights in there, for warriors to prove their strength and mettle. The culture here respects only the strong.
<Junior> NRP: <Ire> *grunts, and spits out a piece of his lung* <Dahok> Uh... Ire? <Ire> *grunts in responce*
* Dahok eyes literally light up
<Ire> Whoever wins the tournament can get gain an audience with the leader of this zone. It will be the quickest - and simplest - way for us to talk to him and learn what he knows about Slasher.
<Junior> NRP: Dahok, after setting his eyes on fire, went on to win the tournament.
<Ire> So, some of us will enter the tournament and attempt to win it.
<Dahok> I'm in!
<Ire> I assumed as much,.
<Junior> I don't think I'm well enough equipped to take a solo match like that.
<Ire> Do not worry. You will not have to fight if you don't want to, Junior. I myself will not be participating.
* Dahok looks at Jr
<Dahok> That and you can't even lift a bloody sword.
<Ire> GM: *suddenly the shuttle's comm crackles to life and a voice with a thick accent speaks* Halt. State your business and what you are doing here!
* Ire glances at Sil.
<Ire> Tell him we're here to enter the tournament.
* Junior looks at Dahok. "You don't need to assert your supiriority, you know."
* Silouette glances at Ire, and then shrugs, taking the comm.
<Dahok> It's not sheer power that wins Jr.
<Junior> Funny, your comment suggested you believed otherwise.
<Silouette> *bit of an accent* ...we are bringing contestants for this years tournament. Over.
<Ire> GM: *the voice speaks again* We do not desire weak people in our tournament! Go home!
<Dahok> It helps if you can lift a letter opener.
* Ire calmly pilots the shuttle onward toward the city ahead, which has been built around a giant Colliseum, which can be seen even from here
<Junior> Good save, tank.
<Silouette> *comm* "...say that to my face and I'll break it for you."
<Ire> GM: *silence ensures*
* Ire raises an eyebrow at Sil.
<Dahok> Oooh you say that with a little distaste.
<Ire> GM: *the voice comes back.* You may proceed. Do not cry when you are beaten by more superior warriors. Out.
<Silouette> *comm* "...we'll be landing soon if you want to take up the offer. Otherwise, you could offer clearance to land."
<Silouette> ....you know, I'm actually surprised that worked.
<Ire> GM: *the nav computer begins to blink with information as the data is transferred, as per Sil's request*
<Ire> ....you are?
* Ire glances at the data, then swings the shuttle around in the direction it indicates.
* Dahok bounces happily
<Dahok> This is gonna be soooo fun.
* Ire flies the shuttle over a crowded parking lot, searching for a place. He finally finds one and lands the shuttle. He powers it down and opens the doors. Even as he does so, a few Japanese men have walked up and stand outside the shuttle, waiting.
<Silouette> ...well, he sounded like a weak man, but I didn't think THAT weak.
<Junior> Have all the fun you like, but remember why we've come here.
<Ire> Man: You will sign up for the tournament before you are allowed to enter the city. Please follow us immediately.
* Ire stands up, nodding. He steps out of the shuttle, stretching.
<Silouette> ...very efficient. *steps out*
<Ire> GM: *the two men walk off, headiang towards a staircase. They do not wait for the team to catch their breath*
* Ire immediately begins to follow the men, realizing they won't stop and wait if he doesn't.
* Junior follows them.
<Dahok> From what I've understood, it's to kick some ass.
* Dahok steps out of the shuttle and runs after them
* Silouette follows along... No breath to catch, so it's all good for her.
* Ire begins to walk down the staircase after the men. His hands find their way into his trench coat pockets as he walks down after them.
<Ire> GM: *the men lead them out of the parking area to the gates of the Colliseum, where several people are in booths with sign in sheets. One of the men leading them turns around to address the group*
* Dahok slides to a halt catching upto them
<Ire> Man: The tournament you will enter will take place tomorrow, beginning at hachi ji. Today is the children's tournament, if you wish to watch. You may sign up for tomorrow tournament until nana ji. Which is 7 tonight.
<Silouette> *nods* ...children's tourney? I didn't know there was one of those.
<Junior> The youth division? I'll watch that.
<Ire> Man: Yes. By allowing younger people to fight, you breed stronger warriors.
<Dahok> That's a strange way to look at it.
<Silouette> ...can't deny the logic.
<Junior> You know, for what little I know about Earth, I was under the misconception this area was more concerned with honor than strength.
<Ire> Man: *stares at Junior.* And what in fighting indicates to you that there is no honor?
<Junior> Well, you said it's to breed warriors. I don't see you going to war. An institution like this would be better suited to build character.
* Dahok looks at Junior
<Dahok> *turns back to the man* If you can't tell he's a pacifist.
<Ire> Man: A pacifist is a weakling and a man with no purpose.
* Silouette almost smirks. Almost.
<Ire> ...
* Ire rubs his head.
<Ire> GM: *somewhere nearby, a commotion starts up. Sounds like some kids arguing about their positions in the tournament*
* Junior puts his hands on his sides.
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<Silouette> ...is there a set of rules for the fights?
<Chad`> I AM TOO OLD ENOUGH!!! *screams at the top of his lungs*
* Dahok turns his head to the screaming
<Dahok> What in the?
* Junior walks over to see the arguement.
<Ire> Man: The only weapon you may have in the fight is a sword. Nothing else. Or you may use your hands. Also, killing is frowned upon, but legal. Knocking one out of the ring wins or by knocking them out. Or death.
<Ire> Man: *squints at Chad*
<Ire> GM: *A girl with blonde hair stands next to the boy screaming, her arms crossed and her eyes rolling*
<Chad`> We did not travel as far as we did just to get turned down!
<Ire> Worker: But...you're almost 13. The cut off is 12 or under.
<Silouette> ...Sword and fist? Works for me. *glances over at the commotion as she continues* ...anything out disallowed?
* Junior looks at the worker.
<Junior> But he's 12?
<Ire> Worker: He turns 13 in just a few more days.
<Junior> But he's 12.
<Ire> Worker: ... Gomen nassai. You may sign up.
<Chad`> You can't do this to us, where's your honor in letting us fight!
<Ire> Girl: Are you happy now, Chad?
<Chad`> NRP: not letting
<Junior> They are letting you fight, kid.
<Silouette> ...that child has some spirit.
* Chad` beams with pride
* Chad` turns to her
<Chad`> Yeah, now we can fight like Pappa and Mom used to fight.
<Chad`> *turns to Jr.* Who the hell do you think you are?!
<Ire> Girl: I certainly didn't say *I* wanted to fight.
<Chad`> It's in your blood!
<Junior> Someone older than you. *looks down to chad* You yelled about honor but where's yours? I just talked the worker into letting you fight.
* Silouette smirks a little... this one is actually real.
<Ire> Girl: I apologise for my brother. He's a retard.
<Chad`> I didn't need your help to get in. *looks him up and down* You look like a real push over, how the hell did you get in here?
* Dahok scratches his head
<Dahok> That ones full of piss and vinegar.
<Silouette> ...he'll get in over his head with a mouth like that one of these days.
<Ire> Girl: *giggles* I agree, ma'am.
<Junior> Don't be so rude.
* Ire coughs into his hand.
* Chad` stands at about 4'3", his hair is a mix of silver and blonde and is cut about 3 inches long
<Chad`> Don't be so nosey.
<Dahok> I almost want to watch to see how the kid lasts.
<Ire> Girl: *stands at about 4'0, her blonde hair going down to her shoulders. There's a streak of silver near the front of her hair, running down the center. She has blue eyes and seems to be a year younder than Chad. She smiles at Junior.
<Junior> It's your call, kid.
* Junior turns and walks off.
<Ire> Girl: See what you did, Chad? You just ran him off.
* Chad` sticks his tongue out at Jr. pulls down one of his eyes
* Ire glances at Junior as he walks by.
* Junior walks over to the worker.
<Junior> I'll sign up.
<Ire> Worker: Alright. What's your name, sir?
<Chad`> He smelt funny anyways.
<Ire> NRP: <Junior> no, no. I want to sign up for the Children's tournament. *everyone stares*
* Silouette glances at kid, then at Junior, then back.
<Ire> Girl: YOU smell funny.
<Silouette> ... I think you just got him to join up kid. I'm impressed.
* Ire walks over to Junior
<Ire> Are you sure you want to join this?
* Chad` scratches the back of his head and laughs at his sister
<Junior> Jun---er, right you need real names... Garland Hianule.
<Dahok> ...*face faults* Did that little runt get the pope to sign up?
* Junior looks over his shoulder at Ire.
<Silouette> ...so what are your two names?
* Chad` looks at Sil
<Ire> Worker: Right, Garland Hianule. *he looks a bit funny, writing it in*
<Junior> I wasn't going to participate because of my father's actions here.
<Ire> He won several tournaments, did he not? Usually it came down to him and John McCormick.
<Junior> He had his reasons for doing this, and I have mine. *looks over at the kid*
<Ire> Girl: My name is Aya. Aya Winters, ma'am.
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<Chad`> I'm Chad Wi....Just Chad....
* Chad` looks at her
<Ire> Are you joining because the little brat bothered you?
<Chad`> No one's s'posed to know that!
* Aya` squints
<Aya`> Why not?
* Junior looks at Ire in disbelief.
<Silouette> ...I'll take that as a 'Chad Winters'. *ruffles Chad's hair slightly. It should annoy him a little*
* Aya` walks over to Junior, looking up
<Chad`> Because of our parents...*looks embarassed as Silhouette ruffles his hair* HEY STOP THAT!
<Aya`> Are you joining the tournament, mister?
<Junior> You think I'm that petty? Please. Even if I were I'd join because of Dahok.
* Junior looks down to Aya.
* Dahok looks at Jr and laughs
<Junior> Yeah, I am.
<Dahok> Hahaha, it's cuz of that runt, you can admit it.
* Ire looks at Dahok and Junior. He seems to be trying to decide who will win.
* Junior looks over to Dahok.
<Chad`> You're a weird one. *looks at Sil* What's your name?
<Aya`> Cool!
<Junior> The boy called me nosey, yet here you are.
* Junior nods to Aya.
<Silouette> ...well, since fair's fair. My name is Si-er... Setsuna. Asahi Setsuna.
<Aya`> My grandpa built this place! *she says proudly*
<Junior> Are you competing?
<Ire> Worker: *signs in Silouette next*
<Aya`> Me? *she squeaks*
<Junior> Your grandpa, huh?
<Junior> Who is that?
<Chad`> Setsuna...thats a pretty name. *slides next to Sil* So what brings a lady like you to a place like this?
* Aya` looks around, then leans forward to tell
* Chad` ears perk up at the mention of grandpa and he sprints over to Aya, wrapping his hand around her mouth
<Aya`> His name is S---Hmph!
* Ire stares at the kids, a twitch forming.
* Junior looks at Ire.
<Junior> I can tell you'll make a great father someday.
<Silouette> ...I'm here for the tourney... And you should be more proud of your family, not trying to lock them away.
* Ire stares at Junior like he is nuts.
* Junior looks at Ire, totally serious.
<Chad`> It's time to go Aya...we need to meet mom and tell her we're in the tourny.
<Ire> ...Wha?
* Chad` looks over at Sil
<Aya`> Alright. *pouts* See you later!
<Chad`> We have our reasons, we're very proud of our family. Hope to meet you again sometime *winks at her and then walks off with Aya*
* Aya` waves goodbye.
*** Aya` has left #taw
<Junior> You'll understand sometime.
* Junior waves Aya off.
*** Chad` has left #taw
* Junior turns to Ire.
<Ire> Man: *hands Ire some information and keycards* This will let you into your hotel room.
<Ire> Uh...thanks.
* Silouette waves a little, then speaks up when they're gone, with a deadpan expression. "...I thought I'd seen everything until a 12 year old started flirting with me."
<Dahok> Oooh sign me up quick!
<Ire> Worker: Name?
<Junior> She said her Grandpa built this place. There are only a few people with enough wealth to do that sort of thing.
<Ire> Well, it's quite well known who built this place.
<Dahok> Dahok Fyro.
<Ire> Worker: *signs him in*
<Junior> Who's that?
<Ire> ... Slasher. The man we seek.
<Junior> He had grandchildren?
<Junior> But wasn't Dias...?
<Ire> It seems so. But I don't see how.
<Ire> Oh, yes. Dias was his adopted son, I believe.
<Ire> That might explain the "grandfather" bit.
<Silouette> ...gives us a new avenue to research.
<Junior> Yeah, but Dias travels with John McCormick.
<Silouette> ...was this 'Dias' of the family 'Winters'?
<Ire> I don't think Dias had a last name.
<Dahok> *walks over to the others*
<Dahok> Hey Sil, I think that young punk had a thing for you.
<Ire> The girl probably just lied to you, Junior.
<Junior> A girl her age probably wouldn't have the foresight to say grandfather, rather than say her dad built it.
* Junior looks to Ire.
<Silouette> ......
<Ire> ...Winters...
<Ire> I know that name.
<Dahok> What?! That's how it looked.
* Ire thinks.
<Silouette> ...sounds familiar to me, but I couldn't place it.
<Ire> According to the records on Slasher's family, there was a woman. Named Eve.
<Ire> Eve Winters.
<Ire> I believe she married Dias. If my records were correct.
<Silouette> ...so that might put Dias as part of the Winters family.
<Ire> A possibility.
* Dahok cross's his arms and yawns
<Ire> GM: *a loud announcer's voice sounds, indicating the Children's Tournament is starting in ten minutes*
<Silouette> ...I think I'll stick around to watch that. If this true, it might help us out.
<Ire> ...I can't imagine anything more boring than watching kids fight.
<Dahok> Watching a punk with a mouth get his ass handed to him?
<Ire> ...
<Junior> I don't hink anyone's making you watch.
<Silouette> ...I've been stuck on the ship for how long now? Without a book, without a good show to watch... I'm bored.
<Ire> I will go to the hotel room. *grabs a piece of paper and begins to write down the hotel info, handing it out to everyone*
* Junior turns and heads into the colliseum.
<Ire> That's where we are. *walks off*
<Silouette> .....there is something else to look into.
* Dahok pockets it and walks into the colliseum
* Silouette shrugs, and heads into the colliseum.
<Ire> GM: *the Colliseum is quite empty this time around, except for cheering parents. There's about 15 parents standing around, cheering their kids on*
* Dahok looks around
<Dahok> I figured they'd be more into watching who are potential warriors...
<Ire> GM: *eight kids, two being Chad and Aya, are out in the middle of the Colliseum center, getting their numbers handed to them*
* Junior sits in the stands.
<Ire> GM: *one blonde hair woman, who's hair is in two pigtails, glances over at them, then back to the center, cheering loudly*
* Dahok takes a seat and looks around, spotting someone familiar.
<Ire> GM: *some more people dwindle in, taking seats*
<Ire> GM: *the kids get their numbers. Of importance, Chad is #3 and Aya is #8. The kids walk off and #1 and #2 take their places in the center ring, stretching. A judge rattles the rules to them - no killing, no weapons, anything else goes*
* Silouette moves in to take a seat, trying to get one nearer to that blonde woman.
<Ire> GM: *the woman seems to be idly watching, not really interested in these two. Must not be her kids*
<Ire> GM: *a coupe of more people move in, giving a respectable group watching the fight now. The two kids start fighting. Their fighting skills are impressive, for kids, but nothing impressive going on out there*
<Dahok> Man I wonder where that old fart Stark is.
<Ire> GM: *after a while, one of the kids, #1, stumbles out of the ring, falling flat on his face. Some people in the crowd chuckle, then applaud the other boy. He boys to the crowd, walking off. The judge rattles on about a great fight*
<Ire> (he bows)
<Ire> GM: *the next tow kids, Chad - #3 and some Japanese boy, #4, walk out*
<Ire> GM: *the blonde hair woman begins to cheer and shout out Chad's name, applauding as hard as she can*
*** Chad` has joined #taw
*** Four has joined #taw
* Chad` tries his best to hold a serious look on his face as he walks onto the fighting ring
<Silouette> *glances to the woman casually* "...your boy?"
* Four walks out onto the platform, glancing at Chad.
<Ire> Woman: Yes he is. Though I claim he takes after his father more than me.
* Chad` loses it and her face goes bright red, he instincitivly scratches the back of his head
<Chad`> NRP: his
<Ire> Judge: *rattles off the rules, then steps off the platform. A few moments later:* FIGHT
<Dahok> Now this'll be interesting.
<Silouette> *nods* "...Aya certainly carries more of a resemblance."
<Ire> Woman: Oh? You met them? *she smiles and holds out her hand* My name is Eve.
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* Chad` quickly regains his composure and begins to hop from side to side, his arms in a defensive position
<Silouette> *shakes her hand* "...nice to meet you Mrs.Winters. My name's Setsuna."
* Eve` blinks
<Eve`> You know my last name?
* Four pops his neck, then charges forward at Chad.
<Silouette> *shrugs casually* "...I met your children earlier when they were signing up."
* Chad` sprints forward then drops to the side, kicking ouat at Four's leg
<Ire> GM: *some guys walk in, talking* "I heard that THE Garland Hianule has joined the tournament." "Wow. I can't wait for tomorrow. Kick ass."
<Eve`> ...let me guess, they told you our name? *shakes her head, a smirk on her face* Figures.
* Junior glances at the guys walking in.
* Four slams into the attack, falling flat on his face. He stands up, holding his nose.
* Chad` slowly rises up and holds his hands out in an attack position, almost resembling a wolf about to prounce his prey
* Junior looks like his father, only nowhere near as his build.
* Four roars out something, then kicks out at his face.
* Eve` glances over Sil's shoulders at Junior, her eyes widening, then sorta fading.
* Chad` ducks and twists his body to the side of the kick, he then shoves both hands up against the boys leg, in an attempt to throw him off balance
* Four stumbles towards the edge, his arms flailing.
* Chad` takes several hops forward and kicks out at number Four, stopping his foot a few inches from the kids face
<Silouette> ...Chad tried to hide it, but Aya didn't see reason to. I can understand now why that might not want to be advertised. Just in case, ne?
* Four shakes in fear, then in rage. He punches out at Chad.
* Eve` nods, forcing herself to look away from Junior to Sil.
<Eve`> Yes. We try to keep a low profile.
* Chad` is caught off guard and slides backwards from the kick
<Chad`> NRP: err punch
* Four presses his advantage by throwing another wild punch.
* Chad` slides to the side and under the punch, he returns with a open palmed punch to the ribs
* Four slides back, his arms wrapping around his chest. He coughs.
<Chad`> This is pathetic! I was hoping for a real challenge...
<Silouette> ...don't worry, I'm not an enemy.
* Chad` dash's forward and grabs onto the kid, twisting himself around and throwing the kid towards the edge
<Eve`> Who are you, if you don't mind me asking?
* Four flies over the edge and onto the ground. The crowd cheers.
*** Four has left #taw
<Silouette> ...well... if you have anything to fear for being who you are, I will probally be troubled by the same people. *applauds Chad's victory*
<Ire> GM: *the judge steps forward, congratulating Chad on a job well done and advancing him to the next round.*
* Eve` claps for Chad.
<Eve`> That's my boy!
<Chad`> I hope there's more challenging kids in this tournament...*walks off, looking disapointed*
<Ire> GM: *up next are #5 and #6. Their battle begins, one of them a huge brute who looks more like a 14 year old than a 12 year old.*
* Eve` stops her clapping, glancing at Junior.
<Eve`> What's his name?
<Silouette> ...Garland. But he goes by Junior.
<Eve`> ...Garland? *her eyes widen* That must be his son...
* Junior sits, watching the fight.
* Eve` stands up and approaches Junior. She bows to him, lifting her head.
* Junior looks to Eve. "Er...?"
<Eve`> It's nice to meet you, ... Junior. I'm Eve.
<Junior> Ah, hello.
<Eve`> I knew your father, but I don't think we ever met.
<Junior> No, I can't say we have...
* Eve` nods thoughtfully.
<Ire> GM: *the brute kid, #6, slobberknocks #5 out of the ring. He walks off, waving his meaty arms around*
* Eve` sits down, between Junior and Sil.
* Junior watches the fat kid knock the small kid out.
<Junior> So, this is what they do for recreation here.
* Silouette golfclaps with disinterest at the brute of a kid wins.
<Eve`> Yes. My husband loves this kind of stuff.
* Junior nods.
<Eve`> I sign up for the tournaments now and again, but usually only in the past.
<Junior> Fighting to see who's the strongest?
<Eve`> It's his thing.
<Ire> GM: *the next to kids come out. Some punk kid and Aya. Aya timidly walks on the platform, curtseying the crowd. Eve cheers and applauds her*
*** Aya` has joined #taw
<Junior> Hm, his "thing" isn't my idea of constructive. Especially on this planet.
* Junior claps for Aya.
<Eve`> I don't know. There's a certain appeal, depending on who you fight. *glances at Junior, then Sil.* Did you two sign up for tomorrow's tournament?
<Aya`> GM: *the fight begins*
* Silouette claps for Aya as well, then nods to Eve
* Aya` timidly stands there as the punk kid approaches, looking like this is a piece of a cake.
<Junior> I did, but I can tell I'm probably going to regret it based on the commotion over my registration name.
<Aya`> Your father participated and won 95% of the tournaments he fought here.
<Aya`> NRP: Eve said that
<Silouette> ....maybe you should have used an alias. *pauses* ...I wonder if it's safe for me to use my name.
<Junior> Yes, I heard. John McCormick won one year. Something about him refusing to actually touch the ground for a technical knockout if I remember.
<Eve`> Well, the reason he won is because I fought your father first. I think I wore him out a little and he just wanted to get it over with. Then Snipe had to be all annoying and refuse to touch the ground.
* Aya` scrambles away as the punk kid tries to nail her.
<Junior> That's the thing about my father.
<Junior> He would get annoyed and leave.
<Eve`> COME ON, AYA, PUNCH HIM!
<Eve`> *a-hem* Sorry.
* Silouette smiles slightly.
<Silouette> ...I see it is a bit of a family trait.
* Aya` lets the kid attack again, then knees him in the face. As he stumbles back, she shoves him, sending him out of the ring. She smiles, waves, and skips away.
*** Aya` has left #taw
* Eve` applauds as hard as she can.
* Silouette applauds, smiling slightly. "...not the strongest fighter, but a smart one."
<Junior> At least she's a graceful winner.
<Eve`> I won't lie. A part of me craves battle. It's something I...attained. *she clears her throat, shifting a bit*
<Ire> GM: *the next fighters are #2 and Chad*
<Chad`> *whistels from the side line*
<Chad`> *leaps up and walks onto the ring
*** Two has joined #taw
* Two steps into the ring. He poses, getting laughs from the crowd.
<Ire> Judge: Fight!
<Silouette> *nods understandingly, but changes the subject* "...so how have things been for you since... the incident."
* Chad` slides his feet apart, assumin a fighting stance with one hand in the air and the other lower, his fingers spread apart like claws
<Eve`> The kids are happy and that's important. Dias spends a lot of time away, but I think they understand.
* Two waits for Chad.
* Chad` smiles and begins to slide forward towards #2
* Junior nods.
<Silouette> ...actually ran into him not too long ago. What exactly is it he does?
* Two tries to jump up and kick down at Chad. It's not a perfect execution in the least.
<Eve`> You did? He and Snipe have been looking into various things. Partly into the "incident", partly into events going on around the world. And their secret projects. I don't ask about the latter.
* Chad` grabs onto #2's leg and twists it, sending the kid into a spin
* Two freaks.
* Chad` darts to the side and kicks the kid in the ribs right after he bounces on the ground
* Two slides back, holding his chest. He dangles on the edge.
* Junior leans back, his eyes glazed as he falls into thought.
* Eve` watches Chad, obviously thinking, too.
<Silouette> *nods* ...we've run into McCormick more than just a few times.
<Chad`> Get up...
<Eve`> He gets around.
<Junior> Have you spoken to him recently?
* Two strains to stand, pushing himself up with one hand, still holding his chest. He quakes, his face squint up in pain.
* Chad` waves the kid on
* Junior keeps his eyes forward, watching Chat and Two's fight.
<Eve`> John? A few months ago.
* Two shakes his head.
<Ire> GM: *people in the crowd boo the kid. Two looks around*
<Junior> Did he mention his insane little quest he gave me?
* Two suddenly rushes Chad, egged on.
<Eve`> Quest? No, I do--wait, the quest involving your father?
Session Close: Sun Oct 05 00:00:00 2003

Session Start: Sun Oct 05 00:00:00 2003
Session Ident: #taw
* Junior nods once.
<Eve`> He goes on about it a lot.
* Chad` stands still till #2 is 1 ft away and lunges forward, ramming his head towards the kids head
* Two hits and falls back, KOed.
<Junior> He didn't give me any substantiation or information on it.
<Two> GM: *some people come up and pick up the kid, carrying him away*
<Eve`> He didn't? Odd. He said he was looking for you last time I talked.
<Junior> Do you have any information on it beyond the procedure?
*** Two has left #taw
* Silouette claps, though with more uncertainly this time. She doesn't approve of pushing the beaten like that.
<Chad`> No challenge...*walks off the arena and pass's Aya* The next one's yours Aya.
<Eve`> Well, Snipe indicated that he believed something would occur. He felt it would be most benefital to the person who did it.
<Junior> ... But no information.
*** Aya` has joined #taw
* Aya` nods to Chad.
<Eve`> I gathered, from what he talked about, it would be a weapon of some sort. A holy weapon.
* Aya` walks onto the ring. She waves to the crowd, then frowns as the huge meaty kid stomps up, glaring at her. The fight begins.
<Junior> But what bothers me is he doesn't offer any information about how he got that idea.
<Chad`> NRP: Eve: A SPORK!
* Eve` cheers Aya on, then glancing at Junior.
<Eve`> John has been odd lately.
<Junior> Indeed.
* Aya` is slammed back by the huge kid's stomach, trying to keep her balance. She looks around, like rabbit.
* Junior closes his eyes in thought.
<Eve`> Are you going to attempt to do what he asks? ... AYA, FIGHT BACK, HONEY!
<Silouette> *getting into it a little, though she doesn't have the voice for it* ...you can get him Aya!
<Junior> I'm not going to go out of my way for it, no. But if the pieces fall together, I see no reason not to.
* Aya` dashes around the kid and tries to kick his back. Her foot kind of sinks into the fat. She blinks.
<Junior> It's probably some ill-thought up plan to get me to accept my father for who he was and appreciate him or something like that.
<Eve`> He did respect your father. AYA, BECAREFUL!
* Aya` scrambles away from the Blubber Kid.
<Junior> Why wouldn't he? He almost became his son-in-law. We all know how important his children were to him. *he spits the words*
<Chad`> GO THE KNEE'S SIS!!
* Eve` twitches at the word children, rubbing her face.
* Aya` stares as the huge wall of fat comes charging down at her. She drops and rolls into a little ball, the kid running into her, falling over, and over the edge of the ring onto the ground.
* Aya` stands, looking at the fat kid flopping on the ground. She smiles to the ground, waves, then hops off the mat.
* Eve` claps as hard as she can for Aya, but seems a bit distant now, glancing at Junior now and again.
* Chad` smirks and laughs
* Silouette applauds!
<Ire> GM: *the crowd cheers, obviously liking Aya. More people have gathered now*
* Junior 's expression is a bit dark.
<Eve`> Your father ... I respected his abilities. But...his character...well..
* Eve` 's voice cracks a bit, her eyes glowing a slight red as she remembers.
<Junior> Oh, I know. He had to be the good guy, even if it meant redefining what "good" was.
<Ire> Judge: Well, folks, this is it! Our two winners face each other. Chad and Aya will now fight one another in just 5 minutes!
* Eve` nods, wiping at her eyes like she has something in them. The glow is gone.
* Chad` suddenly realizes who he has to fight and get's this sick feeling in his stomach
* Aya` smiles to Chad.
<Aya`> It's just us now, brother.
<Silouette> ...now this is an interesting situation... who to cheer for...
<Junior> This is where your son decides just how far fighting for strength will take him.
* Eve` looks at her children, shaking her head.
<Eve`> Chad's a lot stronger than Aya. I hope he's gentle with her.
<Aya`> I'm going to whoop you, bro! *she beams at him, then hops onto the ring mat, waving to her crowd, then waving to Eve, who waves back*
<Junior> As I said, this is where we find out what his values really are.
<Silouette> ...I wouldn't count Aya out. She keeps her wits about her. Chad doesn't seem to be able to do that.
* Chad` steps onto the arena, a look of worry on his face*
<Silouette> ...though, I don't expect it to be a REAL fight either way.
<Ire> Judge: The moment is here. Let the fight begin! *he steps off. The crowd howls with anticipation, already picking the ones who they think will win and chanting their names. Most seem to think Chad will*
<Chad`> Get a hold of yourself....*says it softly*
* Chad` assumes his usual stance
* Aya` hops back and forth, then slides into a fighting position that Eve taught her - a Tsivrixishian one, if one is good enough to realize it.
<Junior> Interesting fighting stance.
* Junior glances at Eve.
* Silouette blinks a little.
<Eve`> Yes. Yes it is. *she nods slightly, watching*
* Chad` repositions his left arm, holding it parallel to his body
* Aya` bounces forward and throws a kick to Chad's head.
<Silouette> ...I might have been wrong. This might end up as more of a fight than the previous matches.
* Eve` silently mouths one of her children's names, but doesn't say it outloud.
* Chad` use's his left arm to block the kick
* Aya` bounces back, disappointment. Chad was always faster.
* Chad` darts forward throwing a punch, to the keenest eye it can be noted he's holding back his strength
* Aya` grabs Chad's hand, barely, sliding back. She then tries to yank him forward and past her.
<Chad`> YEEEE!!! *is pulled forward and past her but he grabs onto her shoulder with his other hand and pulls her down but sadly he goes slamming into the arena face first
* Chad` rolls around grabbing his face, rubbing it furiously
<Chad`> YEOW! YEOW!
* Aya` stumbles to the ground.
* Aya` stands up, dusting her clothes off. She then waves to the crowd.
* Chad` pushes himself up and rubs his nose
* Eve` applauds, still looking worried.
<Dahok> This is gonna get interesting...
<Aya`> Are you okay, bro>
<Chad`> Yeah...My nose is just sore...
<Aya`> Sorry!
* Chad` laughs and then goes back into his stance, completely copying his fathers stance
* Aya` slides into her Tsivrixsh stance.
* Chad` lunges forward, his body compeltely loose and limber, he throws his arm around at Aya's side
* Aya` holds her arm out to block it.
* Chad` connects with it and he pulls it back
* Aya` tries to send a quick punch to Chad's chin.
* Chad` snaps his head back, barely missing it
<Silouette> ...Aya was really holding back earlier.
<Eve`> She probably feels more at ease fighting her brother. I think she doesn't expect HIM to hurt her...
<Eve`> The other kids probably presented a threat to her.
* Aya` steps forward and throws another punch at his face.
<Silouette> ...which is funny, since Chad is putting up more of a fight.
* Chad` moves his head to the side
* Chad` returns with a shove to Aya's shoulder
* Aya` stumbles back, landing on her rump.
* Chad` leaps ontop of Aya and pins her down
* Eve` mumbles things about her 11 year old daughter being too young for this.
* Aya` struggles, trying to get him off.
* Chad` sticks her tongue out at her
<Ire> GM: *the crowd goes wild*
* Aya` frowns and struggles more, driven on by the gesture.
<Silouette> ...go Aya! Don't give up!
* Eve` glances at Junior, then forward. In her worried state, she thinks more about Garland, his father.
* Chad` moves Aya's hands around and uses them to start hitting Aya in her own face
<Chad`> Stop hitting yourself! Stop hitting yourself!
* Junior doesn't seem to be paying attention.
<Aya`> Chaaaad!
* Aya` 's eyes flicker briefly, then she shoves forward as hard as she can to remove Chad.
<Chad`> *completely caught off by the strength is thrown off and hits the ground, sliding towards the edge*
<Chad`> AYYYIEEE!!
* Aya` stands, obviously angry.
<Aya`> You're so mean, Chad!
* Chad` stops next to the ege
<Chad`> I was only playing!
* Silouette blinks, surprised by Aya's sudden burst of strength.
<Eve`> ....
<Aya`> Mean!
* Chad` push's himself up
* Aya` wipes at her eyes, obviously upset at being embarrassed in front of everyone.
* Chad` begins walking towards Aya
* Aya` marches towards Chad.
* Chad` crouches slightly and lunges forward at Aya his hands out
* Aya` is tackled. She hits the arena, wincing in pain, but tries to roll Chad by nailing him with her knees after she lands.
* Chad` is thrwon off and lands behind Aya
<Chad`> Ooof...
* Chad` pushes himself up again
* Aya` scrambles away to the other side, which puts her near the edge, to get away from Chad. She stands.
* Chad` begins hopping from side to side towards Aya
<Aya`> ...
* Chad` hops forward and kicks at Aya's right shoulder
* Aya` spins with the kick, balancing on the edge with one foot.
* Chad` lands next to Aya
* Aya` swings out at Chad, trying to shove him over.
* Chad` is caught off guard and frantically waves his hands around as he teeters over the edge
<Chad`> AYYYEEEEIII!!!
* Aya` regains her balance in the meantime.
* Chad` rocks back and stands on the edge, he sighs a breath of relief
<Aya`> ...
* Aya` leaps out at Chad, trying to tackle him right off.
* Chad` is caught off guard and is sent flying over the edge, landing face first onto the ground
* Aya` lays on top of Chad.
<Junior> NRP: *stares*
* Chad` turns his head up and looks at her
<Ire> GM: *everyone goes deathly silent, wondering if they're both elimated or what*
* Eve` stares at her children
* Chad` his face is dirty
<Silouette> ...well... technically... she hasn't touched the ground outside the arena.
* Chad` chuckles to himself
<Ire> Judge: And Aya wins!
* Aya` beams brightly and hops up, using Chad to bounce up to the platform. She waves to the crowd.
<Chad`> Ooof...*pushes himself up and walks up behind Aya, picking her up and placing her on his shoulder*
<Aya`> Hey! Put me down! Meanie!
<Ire> GM: *the crowd cheers*
* Eve` applauds for her kids.
<Chad`> Good job Sis.
* Silouette applauds, looking happy for the first time in... about 35 sessions.
<Ire> Judge: *walks up and hands Aya a trophey, patting them both on the head, then walks off.*
* Chad` sets her down
* Eve` stands.
<Eve`> I'm going to meet my kids. Goodbye. See you tomorrow. *waves, walking down to join them. They all walk off*
*** Eve` has left #taw
*** Aya` has left #taw
*** Chad` has quit IRC (Quit: )
<Ire> GM: *the crowd begins to leave now, the fight over. The sun is starting to go down now and a cold wind blows through*
<Dahok> Huh...that was a strange way for it end.
<Silouette> ...we get the real thing later.
* Junior stands.
* Dahok stands up
<Dahok> Well Sil, we should head to the hotel.
* Silouette nods and gets up slowly.
<Ire> S.E.S.S.I.O.N E.N.D.S
Session Close: Sun Oct 05 00:39:57 2003