Session Start: Mon Sep 13 21:32:14 2004
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20040913.log'
<Ire> Session 190: Lost in the Rain
<Ire> Time Chart: August 8th, 2223 - Several days after last session
<Ire> Location: Altros
* Sojima-Buus-Fury is now known as Sojima
* Ire sits on the bridge, running scans across the rainforest - the Altros has been parked above the mighty forest, cloaked.
* Sojima wakes up from his nap, happy the computer fucked off
<Ire> NRP: LOL. A several day long nap
<Sojima> NRP: Yea, why not
* Eve has joined #Taw
* Eve is on the bottom level of the three floor ship, working out in a gymnastic setting. She grabs a bar and swings around on it.
* Garland has joined #taw
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *falls off of his bed causing him to awake*
* Garland is now known as Junior
* Slasher is now known as Dahok
* Ire glances at Sojima as he wakes up.
<Sojima> NRP: The Ice queen is here
<Eve> NRP: :P
* Dahok stands against the View Screen in the opposite room of the Bridge, he stares deep out into the the Rainforest, obviously deep in thought.
* Ire goes back to his scans. He seems to be waiting on something.
<Ire> GM: *it begins to rain outside. The rain pelts on the invisible Altros, making it slightly visible. It seems to be a big storm that's starting*
<Junior> <Comm> Do you have any idea how many Mega City hails I had to ignore when I hit atmosphere?
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *gets up and heads out the door to find the others*
* Ire tilts his head, then hits a button, opening the hanger doors for Junior's shuttle. He then taps the speaker system
<Ire> I can imagine. We're opening up for you now.
<Junior> <Comm> Roger that.
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* gets to his feet and starts to stretch, not hacing moved for several hours or days *
<Ire> GM: *the Altros' hanger opens up, visible in the sky now, as the cloak doesn't cover it up*
* Ire keeps his eye on Nicolai, obviously not trusting the mercenary.
* Junior lands the shuttle into the Altros, hopping out shortly after from the one-man vessel.
* Eve twists on her bar, watching Junior land in the hanger where she's training. She flips to the ground, wiping sweat from her face as she waits for him to get out.
* Ire closes the hanger doors, making the Altros entirely visible. He stands up, stepping out of the bridge and working his way down the hall - he passes Kit in the hallway.
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 5" so are near the destination yet? "
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *notices Ire as he walks* "Oh hey, what's going on, I thought I heard a ship."
* Junior grabs his bags and heads into the hallway, throwing them over his shoulder.
<Ire> Yes. Junior arrived in the hanger. *lifts his head as Junior comes up the stairs and into the hallway* There he is now.
<Ire> We are at the destination. *he says dryly to Nicolai*
* Eve smiles slightly to herself, then goes back to training.
* Junior glances up to Ire. "Talking about me?"
<Ire> Yes.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "Hello Junior, I'm Kit...Xeronia."
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 5" hmmm "
* Junior pauses for a moment, having not really expected a yes--he glances to Kit. "Hey."
* Ire pauses a moment, then glances at Kit's guns.
<Ire> You're a gun fighter. *He states*
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "When I need to be.."
<Ire> ...I shall teach you some moves sometime, if you so desire. *he says simply, as if reading a memo*
* Junior grins a little, observing their exchange.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "If you want to, then maybe I can try for Charon's other eye."
<kaos`> NRP: OOO I made a rhyme.
* Ire nods his head, then turns to Junior.
<Ire> So you know of the situation?
<Junior> Yeah, but I'm not sure I like how it was handled. I mean, Slasher's pretty unstable and all...
<Dahok> NRP: UNSTABLE?!
<Ire> Indeed. But now that we're independent, we can deal with Janus without politics in the way.
<Ire> My scans have turned up what seems to be a Janus base in the rainforest, but we should get intel from the people of the zone first. I'm thinking of sending a recon team to the capital city to talk with the civilians.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *spots Eve training and pays her a visit* "Hello again..whatcha doing?"
* Eve spins herself around and lands on the ground, turning to face Kit. She gives him a warm smile.
<Eve> I'm just working out. It helps keep me in shape.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "There a firing range in this place?"
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* looks around checking the moniters to see if maybe theres one that shows something remotely interesting *
* Dahok reaches his hand out and rests it against the View Glass
* Junior nods.
* Eve taps her chin, then glances around. She waves her hand at the far wall, where some targets are set up
<Eve> Over there.
<Junior> I've got nothing against the idea of making life hard for Janus.
<Ire> Good. I just need to decide on who to send.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *is overcome with joy and satisfaction as he pulls out his pistol and begins firing rounds at one of the targets*
* Ire glances at Nicolai, raising an eyebrow
* Eve puts her hands on her hips as she watches Kit.
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* happens to be looking the other and not paying attention to ire *
* Dahok taps the glass with his hand, still thinking
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *brings his pistol down and walks over to the target to see how he did*
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* decides to walk around the ship and see if theres a sparring/sword practice type area around *
<Eve> GM: *His skill range seems to be in the upper average*
<Dahok> NRP: Upper Average of sucking!!!
<Ire> Hm. I've decided. *He taps his comm.* Fyro, meet me and Junior.
<kaos`> NRP: Lol.
* Dahok grabs his comm and taps it
<Junior> So what exactly are you wanting to do, Ire?
<Dahok> Be right there...*taps the window one last time and turns making his way to the door leading to the bridge
<Ire> I'm going to send you, Dahok, Nicolai, Eve, and Kit down to the forest - work your way to the city. Find out the situation - intel, anything you can find out about Janus' treatment of the people, places Janus hangs out, and plans the civilians know.
<Ire> I'll work on a plan to attack the base while you're gone.
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<Dahok> NRP: Bad Trunks,
<Junior> You don't need any help planning? *glances around as though he heard something*
* Dahok steps enters the Bridge and looks over to Ire
<Dahok> What's the plan?
<Ire> You can help when you return. I want you with the group to keep them in check. Eve's level headed, but being a female, I fear she'll be given a hard time.
<Ire> Junior will inform you on the way. He's group leader..
* Junior nods.
<Dahok> Huh...Guess we're going in...
* Ire walks over to Kit, standing behind him as he looks at the target.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *makes noises as he fires* "Bam Bam"
<Kio> 2Rain continues to splatter down upon the mans already drenched hair. Splashes of water occur in silouttes as the rapid pace of foot steps retreat deep into the forest. He sticks closely to the shadows of each of the trees, making sure remain unseen to the human eye, and making little sounds as possible..to make it even harder to hear him.
* Junior glances to Ire. "Let us know when we get to the LZ, we'll jump from there."
* Ire glances at his watch.
<Dahok> Jump? Hah...
<Ire> That will only be a few more minutes. I can't afford to bring you in to close to the city, in case they have scanners.
<Junior> Right.
* Eve grabs a towel, wiping her forehead.
* Junior glances to Dahok. "We aren't taking a shuttle."
* Ire turns back to Kit, then reaches out and grabs his arm, straightening it out.
<Ire> Here. Position your body like this.
<Dahok> Yeah I know that...You just don't know what you might land in if you jump.
* Ire raises his arm, then tilts Kit's head forcefully, then uses his left boot to knock Kit's stance over a little.
<Ire> This will help you aim better.
<Junior> I will if you jump first.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *nods then aims and takes a shot*
* Junior moves out of the room.
<Kio> 22He comes to a skidding halt behind a massive tree, allowing it pure thickness to provide concealment and protections from projects flying in the opposite direction. His wandering eyes glance out the side and into the darkness of the forest, his chest continues to rapidly move up and down, the very beat of his heart beginning to rise.
<Ire> GM: *a direct shot to the head*
<Ire> Good.
* Dahok follows behind Jr.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "Wicked..."
* Ire steps away from Kit, then glances at his watch
<Ire> It's time.
<Ire> Follow Junior and Fyro.
* Eve walks after the two.
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* arrives, late, but there at least *
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *holsters his pistol then heads over to where Junior is*
<Ire> GM: *the hanger doors open slightly*
<Ire> GM: *wind blows in rain into the hanger, almost forefully*
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* watches eve walk, but can't wait to jump from the ship *
<Eve> NRP: Her jump her bones.
<Ire> NRP: Or
* Junior glances to the group, "We jump when we have everyone. Fyro, if you're uncomfortable with jumping from this low altitude, you can use your plant-powers to soften your landing and anyone else's who's squeamish. I don't want parachutes allerting anyone from a distance."
* Dahok rubs his mangled hair
<Sojima> Nrp: Well, what I can I say
* Eve kneels down, examining the distance.
<Eve> It should be fine, boys.
<Dahok> *looks at Jr.* Watch out for the quicksand and plants when you jump...*turns his back to the ramp*
<Junior> After you.
<Kio> 14"Damn mega city bastards.." 2Seeing the coast his clear he shifts and pushes himself from the cover of the trunk only to thrust himself forward into the open darkness. But he preferes not to allow it too long..as he soon comes to another skidding halt behind another tree
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 5" So I'm ready when the rest are ready, I mean I started my trip with you guys jumping from a three story building "
<Dahok> *leaps backwards and spins around falling for until he hits the tree lines and grabs onto a vine as he passes by, it snaps and sends him swinging across the forest and to it's full reach, he lets go and flips landing on the ground*
* Junior grips the lower lip of the ramp, fliping off and out of the Altros. He spreads his arms and grabs onto branches as he plumets. They break obviously, but he slows his decent this way.
* Eve leaps out, spreading her arms wide as she falls through the darkened sky.
* Dahok crouches low and looks around
* Eve grabs onto some branches on her way down, twisting and turning and flipping, landing on the ground in front of Kio. She stands up, turning to face him - and blinks in surprise.
* Junior lands in a crouched position, a log hitting with a thud next to him.
* Dahok spins around, his eyes adjusting quickly to the darkness
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *closes his eyes and lets himself fall out*
* Sojima runs and jumps out, and then drops down, I preapre myself for landing by making sure my knees are a little bent, and that I'm in a position to roll a little bit to break my fall, I do end up on my feet, and not that far from everyone else
<Sojima> Nrp: sorry about the I's Dahok
<Dahok> NRP: You're learning that's all that matters.
<Kio> 2He too is surprised. Once glance upon her causes a curse to come under his breath before taking off deep into the forest. He avoids using gunfire..for fear others might be near him.
<Ire> GM: *Dahok lands in quicksand*
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *hits the ground rolling until he hits a tree* "ow..."
* Dahok looks down ad growls, he holds his hand out and a vine drops from the tree above him, he quickly grabs onto it and pulls himself out
* Junior glances to Dahok and shakes his head.... "Okay, everyone alright? Let's mosey."
* Eve watches him go, tilting her head. She reaches back and undoes her two blonde ponytails, shaking her head so her hair adjusts itself. She glances around, then makes her way to Junior
<Eve> There's someone else out here.
* Dahok plants his feet against a tree and launchdes himself away from the quicksand
<Ire> GM: *lightning flashes in the sky*
<Dahok> Bad Mojo...*lands on the ground and walks over to the others*
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* joins the groups after dusting off his clothes and his swords sheath *
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *stands up rubbing his head and walks over to everybody else*
* Eve stretches, then adjusts her flight suit. It helps keep warmth with the rain.
* Junior glances to Eve. "Where?"
<Kio> 14"Dammit..was it them!?" 2Takes cover behind another tree, the lightning lighting his constantly water bombarded face. It remains calm, no he can't lose it now..not after all he has been through. He decides to detach his rifle from his back, but he will not go down without fight
* Eve points in the direction Kio ran off.
<Eve> He's armed.
<Junior> ...
* Shadow_Mardonas is now known as Shado|awy
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "Who is it?"
* Dahok stands there, in a black shirt, his tan body blending well in the forest
<Junior> Fyro, stop Kio.
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 5" hmm, if he's running then he can't be well armed "
<Ire> NRP: *exotic catgons fly around*
<Dahok> Who?
<Junior> NRP: Guh.
* Junior points.
<Kio> Nrp: No body knows my name..yet :P
<Dahok> NRP: Jr. Does...
<Junior> NRP: Eve named him!!!
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<Dahok> NRP: No he didn't.
<Ire> NRP: No she didn't.
<Dahok> ...Kio? Who's Kio?
* Dahok looks at where he pointed tho
<Junior> The codename for our new target, now you're the jungle authority, why aren't you trying to catch them?
<Dahok> Them?
* Dahok crouches and plants his hands against the ground
* Junior shakes his head... "If you're going to be a burden, I won't hesitate to send you back to the Altros. I'm not letting you jeopardize this mission."
<Dahok> Bite me ego boy.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *pulls out his rifle and cocks it* "I'll help look for him."
<Junior> That's strike two.
<Dahok> Keep talking...*leaps up into the air and grabs onto a branch, he quickly pulls himself up and disappears*
* Junior narrows his eyes as Dahok swings away, he glances to Eve.
<Kio> 2His heart bate begins to increase..doing at least 50 in a single second. That constantly beating chest moves up and down without break, 14"Damn..damn.." 2He decides to place a little more room betweem him an the party and runs in a mid dash deeper into the forest. His gun is placed on his shoulder..scanning the trees and ground for possible targets
* Eve shrugs.
<Junior> For a guy who commands the trees, he really doesn't take advantage of it... *shakes his head*
<Dahok> MiniGM: *a vine moves next to Kio*
* Eve crosses her arms, glancing at Nicolai.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *looks through the trees for anything suspicious to shoot at* "He could be watching us right now.."
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 5" So, havin fun eve? "
<Eve> Loving it.
<Junior> ...
* Eve shakes her wet hair.
<Kio> 2He takes great notice to this vine before assuming he is being followed. While keeping out of distance of it he takes off at full speed, his feet ramming into the ground as the pace picks up.
* Dahok leaps down from the trees and drops down ontop of Kio*
<Eve> GM: *Kit would see, through the rain, something landing on something else*
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 5" so are we moving without Dahok, or are we waiting for him to come back? "
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "Hey guys...I think I just saw something."
<Kio> 2He drops his rifle upon the ground..but he quickly pulls out two unique looks pistols to face his opponent from the ground. 14"Leave me alone!!"
* Junior glances to Kit, "What is it?"
<Eve> Well, if you enjoy running into the forest alone so much, why don't you go on ahead? *she challenges Nicolai*
<Dahok> MiniGM: *several vines shoot out from the ground and wrap around Kio's hands pulling them down*
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *points* "That way, should we check it out?"
* Dahok then quickly pins his forearm against Kio's throat
* Junior draws his pistol and makes his way towards them, his eyes scanning the area.
* Eve follows Junior, crouched low.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *keeps his rifle aimed at the area as he walks*
<Dahok> I advise you don't move...
<Kio> 2He growls 14"Fine..you want me to get serious.." 2He screams as a black chemical is released into his body..the very mass of his muscles bulging. Quickly his arms move with incredible strength the uproot the vines and place a gun on both sides of dahoks head
<Ire> GM: *Junior and the others finally come across Dahok beating up on someone*
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* moves out to the side to pincer in the target, keeping junior within sight *
* Junior trains his gun on the screaming man.
* Dahok twists his head back, letting the guns pin against each other, he then knee plants against the guy and hits the ground
<Sojima> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* watches, and readies himself in the event that help is actually needed *
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "I take it that's the guy we are looking for?"
<Eve> That's him.
<Junior> Violent little guy, isn't he?
<Eve> I've noticed your friend Dahok has that effect on people.
<Dahok> I think he's jsut misunderstood.
<Kio> 2Goes skidding back before managing to get himself back up on his feet. Quickly he would grab his rifle from the ground and dash off again..this time his speed is far greater.
* Sojima is now known as Nicolai
* Eve raises her hands
<Eve> Easy fellow. We don't want to fight you
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "Should I shoot him in the leg?" *keeps his rifle aimed*
<Nicolai> No, you shouldn't
<Dahok> Something changed with him. He was weaker...Possible chemical stimulant?
<Junior> It's likely.
* Junior glances to Eve. "He didn't look like anyone from Janus though."
* Shado|awy is now known as shadow|BuusFury
<Eve> He seems like he's on the run.
<Junior> Then it's a fair chance he won't be an obstacle to us.
<Dahok> How do you know that?
<Eve> Desperation. I can smell it on men.
<Nicolai> Maybe he thought we were enemies?
<Dahok> No, the Janus thing..
<Kio> 14"I can't let mega city catch me..i will not fail my fallen comrades.."
* Junior glances to Eve. "Would you reccomend we pursue, or carry on?"
* Dahok looks at Jr.
<Dahok> Aren't you the leader here?
* Junior glances to Dahok. "A good leader knows when to take advice from someone more experienced."
<Nicolai> Ladies always make the right decision, don't you know that Dahok
<Eve> Well, if he's on the run, like us, he might be helpful. He might could use some friends. But we could spend a lot of time trying to catch him - he seems to take the emphasis on flight in the "fight or flight" aspect.
* Dahok squats down and runs his hands through the dirt
* Junior glances to his watch and thinks for a moment... "If we knew who he was running from I'd say go for it, but right now we have other objectives."
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<Eve> Like getting to the city?
<Nicolai> I'm leaning towards junior
<Junior> You read my mind.
* Junior holsters his gun, glancing at his compass, "This way."
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *doesn't know what any of them are talking about so he just smiles holding his rifle*
<Kio> 2Leans against a tree with one of his elbows. He looks down torward the ground..his breathing from the run having increased 14'Good..they have given up.."
* Eve glances at Kit, then ruffles his hair
<Eve> Don't feel left out.
<Dahok> If we're gonna get moving then I advise we shouldn't dwindle around much.
* Nicolai walks off in the direction that junior pointed, keeping a lookout for anymore suspcious movement
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *laughs* "I'll try."
* Junior doesn't pay Dahok enough mind as he moves on.
<Ire> GM: *after a short walk through the city, they enter the capital city of the Rainforest - where people have built their huts right into the treetops and tree bottoms. People walk around here in revealing outfits - plant clothing, animal clothing, some even proceed around naked. By the time they arrive, the rain has ended*
* Dahok waits for them all to walk infront of him before he starts walking
<Kio> 2He looks around at his surroundings now 14"Ahhh..shit..which way do i get out of this forest now.." 2He sighs before slamming his fist into the tree. So he decides to pick a random direction
<Junior> Step one, find out where the Janus forces are most heavily concentrated.
<Ire> GM: *the village has a hush to it, almost like there's no joy - people move about as if they are just existing. A few Janus soldiers stand around in key places - like the temple and the shuttleport. Even the market place is hushed, quiet, with only a few people shopping*
* Nicolai upon entering the city I glance around and take in the surroundings
<Ire> GM: *Kio travels through the forest and he, too, arrives in the capital city*
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *notices the people as they walk around* "Am....amazing..."
<Dahok> This is horrible...*a look of hatred appears across his face*
<Eve> The fashion trend here seems to a bit liberal.
* Dahok looks over at Eve
<Kio> 2Chuckles to himself 14"Good..my sense of direction still remains number 1.." 2He begins to glance around the city..noticing what little activity takes place within it.
<Nicolai> This is how everyone should derss
<kaos`> NRP: Hey Eve you should buy some clothes while you are here hehehe.
<Ire> GM: *nearby, a river is full of people, bathing in the river. It seems it's a public bathing spot*
<Ire> NRP: LOL
<Dahok> We've learned to not judge each other by appearance.
* Junior stuffs his hands in his pockets. "Social studies later."
<Nicolai> Nrp: Dress*
* Dahok pulls his shirt off and throws it to the side, he now looks like he blends in almost flawlessy
<Eve> Where should we go first, Junior?
<Dahok> I advise you try to blend in too otherwise you'll draw unwanted attention.
<Ire> NRP: Now SIL should dress like the Rainforest people!
<Ire> NRP: *Nudges Kimera*
* Eve glances at her flight suit.
<Nicolai> you can wear my clothes eve
* Junior glances to Dahok, being a pale white-boy who smells of bleach from sweating. "Not much good that'd do me."
<Eve> No thank you, Romeo.
<Nicolai> or tie them around you anywat
<Dahok> You'd pass if you wore the right clothes Jr.
* Dahok points to a rather pale child walking by
<Ire> NRP: *the child dies moments later*
<Dahok> NRP: All because he's WHITE!
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "Can't I just wait here, I'd feel uncomfortable taking my shirt off infront of...a certain somebody..."
<Junior> NRP: Damn whities.
<Nicolai> NRP: * He fashions a loin cloth and leaves his clothes by the door *
<Eve> I suppose I'll stop by the market place and find something to wear. *she stealthily moves off, vanishing from sight*
* Nicolai takes off his shirt, and tries to blend with the rest
<Junior> I'll gather intelligence the best way I know how. *moves off*
* Dahok looks at the tower in the background
<Junior> Comm> Meet back at the entrance in 30 minutes.
<Dahok> ...*crosses his arms*
<Ire> GM: *Where will Junior go - the public bathing area, the market place, or the Temple?*
* Junior heads for the Temple.
<Kio> 2Sighs and moves into the city..concealing his weapons as best as he possibly can
* Nicolai walks off and looks around for a good intelligence gathering place, like a tavern or another frequent gathering place
<Ire> GM: *several Janus Guards stand around, talking into their headsets. They glance at Junior briefly, then look back away*
<Ire> GM: *Nicolai finds a place, indeed. It's a small little hovel, built inside a tree*
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *takes a seat on the ground then lays on his back waiting for the others to return while he takes a little nap*
* Junior thinks to himself a moment. .oO(I guess we haven't made enemies of Janus YET.)
<Dahok> Hmmm....*sighs and rubs his face, he then turns fully towards the Temple of Brahnks Way and makes he ways towards it*
<Ire> GM: *Dahok and Junior are now in the same area*
* Junior glances to Dahok.
<Nicolai> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* walks inside, and glances around for people who look like they know something useful *
* Eve steps out of the market place, adjusting her lion bra and cloth. Her tanned skin isn't as dark as the natives, but she passes decently.
* Dahok walks past Jr and towards the temple
<Junior> No one seems pleased with the occupation, that's obvious.
<Ire> GM: *most of the people in the Tavern look drepessed, and are drinking their sorrows away*
* Eve walks past Kio, stopping.
<Eve> Hey, it's you.
<Kio> 2Leans against one the buildings to look around. Only to spot eve however..and immediatly he locks up..his hand moving torward his belt. 14"Shit.."
* Dahok walks towards the Temple entrance and tries to make his way inside
* Eve raises her hands again, trying to come off as harmless
* Junior watches Dahok curiously.
<Eve> Look, I'm not here to hurt yuo.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *begins snoring on the ground clutching his rifle close to him*
<Ire> GM: *Dahok enters the temple, only to be stopped by a monk*
<Ire> Defal: Stop. This place is---Dahok?
* Junior moves to the tavern.
<Kio> 2Stops his hand short from one of his gun holsters. 14"Continue.."
* Dahok looks at him and nods
<Eve> Me and my friends are just here to look around. Why are you running away?
* Junior orders a drink and sits at a table with some natives.
<Ire> Defal: Come in, my brother. *gestures for Dahok to enter*
<Nicolai> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* sits down at the bar and glances around again, trying to decide who to ask about Janus *
* Dahok bows respectively to him and steps inside
<Junior> So, how about this rain?
<Ire> GM: *the natives glance at Junior sadly* Native 1: The rain brings no joy anymore.
<Kio> 2Smirks and looks down. His eyes wander to the 5 dog chains dangling from his neck. 14"No reason.."
<Ire> GM: *someone kicks Kit's side*
<Junior> I imagine not... what with the humidity. *puffs his jacket* What's with all the soldiers anyway?
<Eve> You're a man who likes his secrets. I can respect that. *she lowers her hands*
<Nicolai> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* chooses a person in a corner of the bar and walks over, taking a seat and starting the conversation with a little small talk *
<Ire> Native 2: Do the Gods smite you with dumbness? They occupy us.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "Ah..AHHH...who is that!?" *opens his eyes and looks up at the "kicker"*
<Ire> GM: *a Janus guard aims his rifle at Kit* Who are you?
<Ire> Defal: *walks into the temple's main room, turning to look at Dahok* What brings you back here, after so many moons?
<Kio> 14"Indeed.." 2Smirks slightly then looks up at her. 14"What do you want?"
<Junior> No they don't... I'm just a tourist----from Australia.
<Dahok> *turns to him and looks around for any Janus guardS*
<Eve> Oh, I'm just curious about you. *she looks around* I mean, you seem to be running from something back there.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "A drifter...I was wandering around and stumbled upon this place.."
<Junior> I don't hear much out there, could you fill me in?
<Ire> <Janus Guard> A drifter with a gun?
<kaos`> NRP: I can't lie.."
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "Can't be too careful."
<Dahok> NRP: BOUNTY HUNTER!
<Kio> 14"I'm not the most popular soldier.."
<Eve> Oh, you were a soldier?
<Dahok> I've come to free my home.
<Nicolai> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* mentions someting about Janus to the person, being careful not to give away anything that would blow the operation *
<Ire> Native 1: Janus occupied us last year. They build their bases and mine our land for some project.
<Nicolai> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* but trying to hit a nerver that would cause him to spout needed information *
<Junior> Project? What sort of project?
<Ire> NRP: Technically, you have to do what Junior is doing if you want nifo
<Kio> 2She could have easily guessed that. One look at his attire reveals an urban camo outfit. A flak jacket lies around his chest, and the sleeves of his outfit are rolled up 14"Yes.."
<Ire> <Janus Guard> .... *eyes Kit*
<Ire> <Native 2> We know not.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *flashes him a believable smile*
* Dahok looks at Defal
* Eve crosses her arms
<Eve> Work for anyone now?
<Junior> Well now you're piqued my interest. Not even any rumors?
<Ire> <Janus Guard> ... *walks off finally*
<Ire> <Native 1> None. We know nothing - they tell us nothing. Mine. Mine. Mine.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *stands up still smiling and begins moving towards Eve and Kio* "One of the guards just talked to me."
<Junior> Who does the mining? Them?
<Kio> 14"No.."
* Eve turns to look at Kit, looking just like the natives now - wearing hardly anything. She doesn't seem shy though.
<Eve> What did they say, Kit?
<Nicolai> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* leaves the tavern not being to able to get information from the drunk people, I start to look around and wander about the city *
<Ire> Defal: ...
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *is stunned by Eve's outfit* "Um..they said....uh...oh he asked who I was.."
<Eve> Did you tell them who we are?
<Dahok> ...I need some info.
<Ire> <Native 2> They do most of the mining yes, with machines. *he spits the word out*
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "I said I was a drifter.."
<Ire> Defal: My knowledge is yours.
* Junior nods.
* Eve glances around, biting on her lower lip.
<Ire> GM: *some of the peopel look at Nicolai*
<Dahok> What are they doing here...Our people aren't happy...
<Nicolai> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* stops a person on the street, conincidentally a female and asks her why Janus is every around here, after of course looking around to ensure that no Janus guards are in earshot *
<Ire> Defal: They are mining the lands in the rain forest, constructing a base.
<Kio> 14"..." 2Just leans there..watching them..his hand not staying too far from his weapon.
<Dahok> What are they mining for?
<Ire> <Woman> ... they are hear because they rule us now. *the woman says submissively to Nicolai*
<Ire> Defal: Metals.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *looks at Kio* "Hello, I'm Kit."
<Dahok> ...How many men do they have?
* Junior nods... "I see... that's interesting."
<Nicolai> Why did they come and take over?
<Ire> Defal: They have dozens in the city, to keep an eye on us. My guess is they have hundreds in their base near by. And who knows how many in the jungle.
<Ire> <Woman> I know not - they just took over. Made our land their's.
<Ire> GM: *the drunks drink more, looking angry*
<Kio> 14"..hello.."
<Junior> What are yo uall gonna do about it?
<Dahok> Do you know what they're trying to build?
<Nicolai> Well, do you know anyone who would know why they are here?
<Ire> <Native 2> What can we do? They outnumber us.
<Ire> Defal: I have no idea.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "So what should we do Eve.."
<Ire> <Woman> The priests in the temple might know. They are the only thing we have left in the way of leadership.
* Eve stretches, probably her way of relaxing.
<Dahok> ...Brother Defal...*places his hand on Defals left shoulder* I want to free our people and our land...But I need your help.
<Eve> Find Junior. *she looks at Kio* Say, Soldier, looking for something to do?
<Ire> Defal: How so?
<Kio> 14"...what..?"
<Dahok> We both know that our the Brahnks Monks together can easily fight them.
<Eve> Well, we're liberators - we're here trying to free these people. We could use someone like you.
<Ire> Defal: The temople is not what it use to be - our numbers are low.
<Dahok> It's not the numbers that matter...It's the will and oru devotion to Nature that drives us.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "Should I go find a good snipering position incase any fighting breaks out?"
<Ire> Defal: You will find our will is weak now, Brother.
* Dahok looks deep into his eyes
<Kio> 14"What could could i possibly do you.."
<Eve> I think you should ask Junior that first. I think the idea is to get in and out without a shot fired.
<Dahok> Why...
<Kio> *good*
<Nicolai> 13<3Nicolai13> 12* thanks the woman for her time and walks off towards the temple to see if he can speak with a priest *
<Ire> Defal: ... *turns his head away. He says nothing, not even when Nicolai enters.*
<Ire> NRP: Nicolai, Dahok, Defal are in one location now
<Eve> You'd be surprised at what good you can do.
<Dahok> And here I thought I had fallen from Brahnks Grace...*drops his hand and turns, walking away from Defal*
<Nicolai> NRP: I gotta go to bed folks
<Ire> NRP: Night.
<Nicolai> NRP: Cya all later
* Junior stands, stepping out of the tavern.
* Eve sees Junior, waving him over.
<Nicolai> /quit 4300158C FFFF
<Nicolai> 00000008 0068
* Junior looks over to Eve and steps over.
<Dahok> NRP: Hey now....
<Nicolai> NRP: Oops
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<Kio> 14"I'm just a human..not much i can do compared to plant boy.."
<X1> NRP: You can water the plant boy.
<Dahok> NRP: He can...I like my water.
<Kio> Nrp: With weed killer
* Eve shakes her head, disappointed to hear Kio's words.
* Junior looks over Eve. "Put some clothes on."
<Eve> Thanks, Junior. You know how to make a girl feel good.
* Dahok leaves the Temple and makes his way back towards the group
<Kio> 2Of course he is lying on both parts..as told in his voice
<Junior> Did you learn anything?
* Dahok spots Jr and Eve and walks over to them
* Dahok looks at Eve
<Eve> Nothing much. I've ran into the guy we met in the jungle. *she waves her hand at Kio*
<Dahok> You beauty matches the jungle very well Eve.
* Junior glances to Kio.
* Eve smiles.
<Eve> Flattery wins everytime, Dahok.
* Dahok nods a false smile on his face, obviously something troubles him
<Junior> Is he coming with us?
* Junior gestures to Kio.
<Kio> 14"..." 2Begins to get slightly uncomfortable with the gathering of people near him in the middle of the city.
<Eve> I take it something went wrong? *she asks Dahok*
* Eve shakes her head slightly to Junior.
* Dahok looks at her, not sure how she figured it out
* Junior glances to Dahok.
<Kio> 14"I don't even know who the hell you guys are..one minute i'm being ambushed..the next this"
<Dahok> Something like that.
* Junior glances to Kio. "Life hands you weird cards sometimes, deal with it."
<Dahok> I did find some decent information tho.
* Junior glances over his shoulder and then back to Dahok. "What did you learn?"
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 "Oh yea the Janus guard saw my gun, if that means anything or not."
<Kio> 14"I've had my share.." 2Smirks
<Ire> GM: *the Janus guards glance over at the group suspiciously*
<Dahok> ...Not here...*starts walking towards the exit*
<Junior> Either way, we're drawing attention. Let's head back to the Altros and share knowledge there.
* Junior heads for the gate, also.
* Eve gives Kio a big smile
<Eve> If you change your mind, come find us. *she winks at him, then follows the two*
<Kio> 14"Just tell me one thing..are you in alliance with mega city.."
<Eve> Not anymore. *She says sullenly, looking a little bit angry*
<X1> NRP: *and suddenly, Gravedigger swoops in and grabs Eve
<Ire> NRP: He's Tarzan!
<Dahok> NRP: You had your chance necro boy!
<Ire> NRP: I think Gravedigger neesd to fight Dias for Eve!
<Dahok> NRP: HAH! He'ld lose.
<Kio> 14"Sorry if i offended you..but if thats the case..i have nothing to lose..i'm stuck in the jungle..and now surrounded by janus.."
<Eve> Come with us then. We'll provide you shelter. And maybe you can find something to do.
* Dahok keeps walking towards the entrance
<Ire> GM: *a few guards begin to walk toward them, trying to intercept the group*
<Ire> GM: *Nicolai has already exited*
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *whispers* "What's the plan."
<Kio> 2Sighs and nods..why not. He would notice the guards..then point at his outfit..perhaps he could possibly use this. 14"What is the meaning of this? 2Speaks to one of the guards
* Dahok slows to a stop for the guard
<Ire> Guards: *stop, glancing at Kio to see what type of outfit he's wearing*
<Dahok> Yes?
<Ire> Guards: May we see some identification?
<Ire> NRP: <Junior> These are not the droids you are looking for. <Guard> What..the fuck?
* Junior looks to the Guards.
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<Dahok> I did not know that the Brahnks Monks were required to carry such ID Cards
<Ire> <Guards> Identification. *he repeats*
* Eve stops behind Kit, eyeing the guards.
<Kio> 2He is a wearing an anti terrorist mega city soldier outfit. And hopefully with the alliance..he won't be killed on site. 14"I am Gerome Hibiki of the Mega City Anti Terrorist outfit.." k2He sighs and pulls out his id..which seems valid enough
* Junior studies the Janus outfits for any unit identification.
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<Ire> <Guard> ... Why is Mega City here? *he asks Kio*
* Dahok looks at the guards to count how many are there
<Ire> GM: *the guards seem to be standard Janus sub-level guards*
<Ire> GM: *there's three of them*
<Junior> Look, your Lieutenant already confinscated mine.
<Ire> <Guard> The...Lt...? *he asks, sounding unsure now*
* Junior crosses his arms, looking at the guards.
<Kio> 14"A group of unknown assailants entered the forest, my unit was forced to intercept and was split up. We were forced to use guided" 2Looks torward eve
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *smiles and tries to look normal
<Junior> Yeah, me and my group are pen-pals with this Monk.
<Eve> May the moons shine upon you and give you many blessings. *she bows her head at the guards*
<Dahok> And this is my beautiful wife....*pulls Eve close to him*
<Ire> Guards: *looks at Kio, then at Eve, believing her to be a native. He grunts, waving Kio, Dahok, and Eve through. He then looks at Junior, hesitates, then waves him. That leaves only Kit*
* Eve grins, but whispers
<Eve> Get your hand off my ass, Dahok.
* Junior nods to the soldiers, waving them on and and heading into the forest.
<Dahok> *whispers through his teeth* Just trying to make it look real...*pulls his hand away*
* Dahok brings her outside
<Ire> <Guard> *eyes Kit* And your story?
* Dahok drops his other hand
* Eve glances back at the gate.
<Eve> Poor Kit.
<Kio> 2He stops looking torward kit 14"He was one of the hostages the rebels tooks, after gunfire i was able to liberate him, i have orders to escort him back safely"
<Ire> <Guard> ... Fine. Move along. *he waves Kit on past*
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *smiles still*
* Junior glances to Eve. "That was quiestionably too easy."
<kaos`> NRP: Thx k-man lol.
<Eve> Wasn't it, though? *she smiles at the guards, nodding her head to them, even though they are out of range for them to hear* Either Janus raises them stupid or we're in for trouble later.
<Dahok> I managed to find out how many they have here and where there base is located.
<Junior> Then again, I think you had a hand in it.
<Eve> Oh, I just have a suggestive nature to my words.
* Eve grins
<Junior> I learned they're mining massive ammounts of ore for some 'project.'
<Dahok> Found out about that one too.
<Kio> 2Waits for kit to pass before nodding thankfully to him and heading behind the group. Once out of earshot he smirks 14"I don't think Janus wants to ruin its alliance with mega city..i doubt they would take the chance of interoggating a mega city soldier.."
<Junior> Do you know anythign more than that?
* Eve nods at Kio, realizing there's more to him than he claims.
* Junior glances to Kio. "We're going back to our ship now, you're welcome to come along if you like."
* Junior turns, heading into the forest.
<Dahok> Just that they don't have that many stationed here.
<Kio> 14"I..guess so.." 2He speaks out reluctantly
<Ire> GM: *time passes. Cut to the next scene - the Altros hanger*
* Ire stands there, glancing at Eve's attire, then looks at Junior
* Ire glances at the newcomer, Kio. His eyes hold some suspicion.
<Kio> 2Looks around the hanger uncomfortably, not liking this set up..
* Dahok crosses his arms, something obviously eating at him
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *mutters to himself angrily because he didn't get to test out the aiming technique Ire showed him*
* Eve pats Kio o nthe back
<Eve> Relax some.
* Dahok walks away from the group and past Ire
<Junior> We learned only generic information, Dahok knows where their base is and we know they're working on a "project" requiring massive ammounts of ore.
<Junior> They aren't forcing the villagers to mine it though, they aren't happy at all, though.
<Ire> ...I see. *he pauses, taking this in. He turns to the others, but addresses Kio* The rooms are on the second level above us. Feel free to take any unused room.
<Kio> 14"..sure"
* Ire glances back at Junior, then gestures for him to take a walk with him.
* Junior nods.
* Eve walks back over to her bars, and begins to train again. She hasn't bothered to get out of the native outfit yet.
* Junior moves with Ire.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *watches Eve train from afar*
<Ire> We'll get a strike team together for the attack on the base, but if we're going to liberate the area, we need to get the Monks to act - to guide the people. If the people don't act, this area won't be liberated.
<Kio> 2Leans against one of the walls of the hangers before sitting down. He sighs and looks down torward the ground
<Junior> That's Dahok's department, I talked to a few villagers and they all seemed to have their spirits broken. Dahok does have ties to the monks themselves, though.
<Ire> Fyro doesn't seem quite himself.
* Eve spins around on the bar, then flips to the ground.
<Junior> That may or may not be a good thing.
<Ire> We need to find out what the problem is, if we're going to get him to help make the monks act.
* Junior nods.
<Ire> And who is the new person?
<Junior> I don't know. I consider him Eve's responcibility though.
<Ire> I see. He was in the Mega City outfit. I recognize him.
<Junior> I see.
<Ire> I'll see if I can get in touch with Jerry to hack whatever files may be on him.
* Dahok makes his way upto the top floor and onto the obersvation deck
<Junior> That'd be a good idea. Try to make sure you get a secure line. After all, if nothing else Slasher makes sure to stick his nose into anything and everything electronic.
<Kio> 2Looks around the hanger to see what kinda of training facilities are in the room.
<Junior> And if he can't do it, he has that rogue AI, Chip, do it for him.
<Kio> *-a*
<Ire> Yes. Chip is a problem.
<Junior> I'm working on a way to neutralize it.
<Dahok> NRP: Slasher: *cackles evily at his creation Chip*
<Junior> NRP: I don't remember Slasher making Chip.
<Ire> GM: *the hanger has gymnastic bars, targets set up in the corner for target practice, a punching bag, and weights*
<Kio> 14"hmm.."
<Ire> NRP: Where did Chip come from...I know the Fury had that asshole AI.
<Ire> NRP: Was it Origin?
<Dahok> NRP: Slasher name him on the Origin and brought him over to the Fury
<Dahok> NRP: and then basically brought him everywhere he went.
<Junior> NRP: Chip was either Fury's second AI, I remember it was ripped out once. Or he was on Origin. And Slasher didn't name him. Garland did.
* Eve walks over to the punching bag and begins to punch into it, sending the bag flailing around.
<Junior> NRP: I think he was transfered from the Fury to Origin replacing the Tsiv's AI.
* Junior glances to Ire.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *heads back to the targets and continues practicing with his pistol*
<Dahok> NRP: Eh, whatever, he's Slasher friend now
* Ire glances at Junior.
<Junior> We'll have to be crafty in order to take out Slasher if we have to.
<Ire> Yes. Yes we will.
<Junior> Janus, from what I've figured, will be a matter of attrition on their part.
<Ire> Janus worries me. I cannot figure out what their purpose is.
<Kio> 2Places his hands behind his head, watching the pair of them train.
<Junior> This project has me worrying. We need to be careful if nothing else.
<Ire> Agreed. When we take the base out, we need to pull up what computer files we can on Janus. *he glances at his watch* We should get some rest.
<Junior> Earth does need a regime change though, I don't want Janus to be it though.
<Ire> Finding a replacement to rule Earth will be difficult.
<Junior> There are more candidates than you think.
* Junior stuffs his hands in his pockets.
* Eve finishes hitting the punching bag, having worked up a sweat. She steps back, then heads up to the showers on the second floor.
<Ire> Hm. *he glances at Junior*
<X1> NRP: Dominator!
<Ire> NRP: Dominator's mind was wiped.
<Junior> I think I'm starting to notice the hidden players behind certain things, at least from my outside perspective.
<X1> NRP: Even better!
<Ire> NRP: Wiendigo: Vote for me, meatbags.
<X1> NRP: That's 'fleshbags'
<Ire> What sort of hidden players?
<Junior> I'm still piecing things together.
<Junior> Anyway, yeah, sleep would be good right now.
* Ire grunts, probably muling it over. He nods, walking up to his room.
* Junior watches Ire walk off, waiting a moment before speaking up, "Ire."
* Ire stops, glancing at Junior.
<kaos`> 7<5Kit Xeronia7>4 *holsters his pistol and heads to his room, nodding to Kio on his way*
<Junior> It's good to see you sociable. *he smiles slightly before turning and heading to his room*
<Kio> 2Nods back (*..these people seem a little too trusting...*) He thinks that to himself before standing up
* Ire turns to look at Kio, his eyes narrowed.
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<X1> NRP: Shit, he's dead!
<X1> NRP: Guess I'll have to take over as Dahok
<Junior> NRP: *And the world became a better place*
* Ire finally stops looking at Kio, then heads up to the second floor.
<Kio> 2Turns noticing ires pair of eyes gazing up him. His own glance is given torward him as he walks away. 14"Heh.."
* Ire passes the showers, hearing Eve sing a tune, then opens the door to his room.
* Ire walks in.
<X1> <mysteriousfigure> *sits in a chair smoking, his back to Ire*
* Ire pauses, eyeing the figure. He squints his eyes, then reaches over and hits the lights.
<X1> <mysteriousfigure> What, no 'ug?
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<Ire> It's been awhile.
* X1 is now known as Pope
<Ire> Pope.
<Junior> NRP: LOL
<Pope> Lovely 'ow you coincidentally forget to tell me that a certain serial killer bent on killin' yours truly winds up dead.
* Ire crosses his arms, looking at Pope dryly.
<Ire> Things have been busy
* Pope blows out some smoke from the side of his mouth. "You look like 'ell, Warren."
<Ire> ... Perhaps, yes. *he keeps his poker hand up, but it's obviously he's baffled at Pope's suddenly appearance*
* Dahok is now known as Dias-Sleep
* Pope adjusts his sunglasses. "Nice work back 'ome, wish I'd been there when you'd taken down Senreich."
<Ire> You could have been.
<Pope> Nah, not really.
* Pope tosses Ire an manilla folder.
<kaos`> NRP: Is there candy in it?
* Ire catches the folder, opening it up and glancing inside.
* Eve steps out of the showers, wearing her flight suit again. She zips it up to her neck.
<Pope> Been follwin' an interestin' trail. Seems your copycat Ghoul's been tryin' to get my ire...*glasses back at Ire* Sorry, mate, no pun intended.
<Ire> We encountered him a while back. *frowns, glancing over* It seems prisons don't hold him for long, just like his predecessor.
<Pope> He's been leadin' me back 'ere, probably for a set-up, wanting to finish what Ghoul couldn't.
<Ire> Back here - to the Alternate Unit?
* Pope nods
<Ire> Classic obsession. He wants all the elements the same as when they were with Ghoul.
<Pope> Copycat's don't like it particularly when the game's changed up.
* Ire mulls over the folder.
<Ire> I suppose is the final case you've been wanting to close out - permenantly. *he comments finally*
<Ire> (This
* Pope flicks his cigarete out the window. "We'll see, mate. After that last tangle with Ghoul, my body wasn't up to the fight anymore. If I make it through this intact, I'm gonna have to reorganize my priorities."
<Ire> I see. *he closes the folder, setting it on his desk*
<Pope> It ain't fun having to look over your shoulder anywhere you go and having to check under the bed everynight. I want my boogeyman gone, permanently.
<Ire> Then we'll deal with it. One final time.
* Pope reaches his hand out.
* Ire pauses, then does the same, clasping his hand around Pope's.
<Pope> Thanks, mate, I knew I could count on ya.
* Ire nods his head
<Ire> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Sep 13 23:57:07 2004