Session Start: Sun Oct 24 03:02:40 2004
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20041024.log'
<DeathStar> Session 211: War Games
<DeathStar> Time Chart: September 30th, 2223. One week later
<DeathStar> Location: The Team's Station
<DeathStar> GM: *the station, over the past week, has been repaired and brought up to full power. Everything is up and running, including the cafeteria, the rooms, and the training sims
<Ariel> NRP: Well, I guess I'm not getting my shower any time soon...
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<Kio> 2Is in a training sim..away from everybody else. His fists are blazing forward, delivering deadly blows to the air inside the room.
* Nicolai leaves his room, after waking up from the night before, and walks down the hall, into the elevator, and towards the sims
<Slasher> Dias: *works in the hanger bay, updating the conditions of the Gears*
* Katrina` is in the command room, looking at scientific files.
* Nicolai arrives at the training sims looking for a good one
* DeathStar steps into the training sims
<DeathStar> How, exactly, did I know you two would be in here?
* Ariel plays solitare on the main screen, just for old time's sake.
<Ariel> <Strife> *works on getting the last bugs out of the security systems... fortunately not literal bugs*
<Nicolai> I don't know, maybe you have some sixth sense
* DeathStar crosses his arms
* Kio stops in mid train, cracking his neck. He cocks a grin 14"Power is a mere object of the mind..when used with it..can be a dead force..when used without it, reveals to be a fatal flaw.." 2A sigh is given when he takes in a breath of air.
* DeathStar glances at Kio, then nods, looking at Nicolai
* Nicolai puts on the devil hand, and flexes his arm a bit
<DeathStar> Philosophical and deadly. He's good.
<Nicolai> I figure it's time I log some hours in here
<DeathStar> Training sims are all well and good, but there's nothing like a real opponent in my opinion.
<Nicolai> I agree, but when a sims all you have you gotta make do
<DeathStar> Oh, but you have a wide resource of real people to fight.
<Nicolai> But their all on the same side as me
* DeathStar shakes his head, looking at Kio and Nicolai both
<Ariel> NRP: <DS> *drags the Elder out of the closet* See, I kept this guy for just the occasion. Enjoy!
<Nicolai> I think I know what he's inferring
<DeathStar> Fighting your own teammates not only lets you know how they think and if you can trust them on the battlefield, but it also sharpens your own skills.
<DeathStar> It lets you know how you work with them.
<Nicolai> Are you two up for some fighting?
* DeathStar holds up his hand, smiling politely
<DeathStar> I'm getting a bit too old for sparring.
<Nicolai> Your never too old to spar
* Kio glances around torward death 14"There has to be an alternate reason your here..what is it?
<DeathStar> I confess that I came seeking you out, Kio.
* Kio places his hands behind his back..expecting to be chewed out for something that he seemingly didn't do. 14"What is it?"
<DeathStar> I'd like to sharpen your sword skills. I'd like to teach you what I can about the sword.
* Nicolai while DS and kio talk I start to train on my own. I move rythmatically, practicing my footwork.
<DeathStar> I can't teach you hand to hand, *gesturing at nicolai* like your own teammates can, but that is something I can do.
<Kio> 14"Nothing wrong with that i suppose..you can also teach me how to use energy eh?" 2Smirks at him, chucking under his breath.
* Nicolai tries some fancier footwork, jumping towards, then flipping backwards off the wall, I land in a half crouch and bring foot around sweeping an imaginary foe
<DeathStar> I could.
* Nicolai from the sweep I jump upwards, and end up over my opponent, I turn my body to face him and clap my hands together releasing a wave motion blast that dissipates before it hits the ground
* Slasher looks down at his Chronometer and sighs, he turns and heads to the elevator, taking it to hte training room floor
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<Kio> 14"Yeah i still have trouble wielding this damn thing..and everytime i try to harness energy i end up injuring myself..ever after all my training"
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* Nicolai lands on the ground, then runs catches the wall at an angle, takes a few steps then thrusts himself off in a spiral motion, catching himself into a back hand spring
<DeathStar> Sometimes you need a real opponent. A long time ago, Snipe and Garland use to compete for who was strongest. Their battles with each other is what really sharpened their strength, not the training sims.
* Nicolai from the handspring grabs another imaginary opponents neck and flips him over, from there I land on his chest and punch him in the head
<Kio> 14"Yeah i know..sparring"
* DeathStar watches Nicolai practice.
<DeathStar> Yes. Sparring.
* Nicolai gets back to his feet, then switches his gauntlets out for another set
<Kio> 14"I guess i should start..hrm"
<DeathStar> I would encourage it.
* Slasher steps off the elevator and begins walking towards the training room
<DeathStar> NRP: That's Dias, folks
<Slasher> NRP: Yes...Yes it is
* Nicolai supports one hand with the other, and calls up a small controlled tornado. I move that tornado around, left and right, forward and back, up and down. Trying to better learn his abilities
* Nicolai dissipates the tornado and turns to face Kio and DS
* DeathStar looks at Nicolai, then at Kio, then back at Nicolai.
* Kio glances at deathstar 14"What..you want me to fight him..?"
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
<DeathStar> Sparring has to be between people who want to spar. I can't make either of you fight.
* Slasher steps into the training sim room
<Slasher> NRP: Damnt
<Kio> (lol)
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* DeathStar turns to face Dias, then look at Nicolai
<Nicolai> I already asked for a sparring opponent
<Nicolai> it's Kio's decision now
* Dias stretches and walks towards DS
* Kio sighs..not rather fond of his fellow crew mates 14"Fine..i'll start after you help me with the "training.." hm?"
* DeathStar nods, then gestures toward a quiet area
<DeathStar> Alright, lets go.
<Nicolai> I'll just meditate over there while you guys do what you gotta do
<Dias> Death Star...You wanted me for something?
* Kio nods then moves torward the area
<DeathStar> I do. do.
* DeathStar nods do Nicolai
<DeathStar> He could use you.
<Dias> Better not be for some sick perverse sexual reason.
* Nicolai looks at Dias
* DeathStar steps in the area, then holds out his hand
<DeathStar> Can I see your sword?
* Kio nods, then holds out the massive sword.
<Nicolai> NRP: I finally realized where I remember Dias from, I remember it from Star Ocean 2
* DeathStar takes it into hand. He pauses, as if the massive size is something even more than he can handle, then he handles it, then twirls it in the air and slashes rapidly, just like he would a lighter sword.
* Dias turns to Nicolai
<Nicolai> Good afternoon Dias
<Dias> So you need a sparring partnet?
<Dias> NRP: Partner
<Nicolai> Yea, unless you have something to teach me like DS doe Kio
<Nicolai> NRP: Does
<DeathStar> Your sword is massive, thus it makes it slower. It's what I would equate to a power house that can easily be manuevered around and attacked.
<Dias> I can teach you to be a better fighter.
<Nicolai> Good enough
* Kio stands back a bit, the stirring winds from the sword blowing his hair back and forth. 14"Heh..yeah well..i kinda got that in the spur of the moment.."
<Nicolai> Shall we begin?
* Dias stands there his arms crosses, waiting for Nicolai to attack
<DeathStar> It's a good sword, nethertheless. But if you want to get fast with it, you need to get use to it's weight. *tosses the sword to Kio*
<Kio> 2Catches it in mid air with one hand, he however has trouble maintaining it for a second..before being able to steady his hand. 14"I've been using it excessively in combat situations to get used to it.."
<Dias> ...You going to attack or stand there?
<DeathStar> Tell me - does it make your arm tired?
<Kio> 14"Naturally.."
<Nicolai> NRP: sorry about that
* DeathStar nods, then grabs a wooden sword. He holds out it out arms length to his right side
<DeathStar> Alright, we'll try an endurance practice first. Just to help your speed. Then I'll teach you techniques. *nods to the stick* Slash it.
* Nicolai jumps towards Dias coming down with an elbow aimed for the shoulder
* Dias twists his shoulder and body to the side, letting the elbow glide by his side
* Kio nods and brings the sword forward, spinning it rapidly before him to get used to it. He glares at the stick for a moment before rushing at it, attempting to deliver a hard slash from the side
* Nicolai lands missing Dias, but landing beside him I twist around and try to kick him in the back
* DeathStar twists his hand and moves the stick out of the way, holding it in front of him.
* Dias arches his back around the leg as it swings towards his back causing him to do a full flip and landing on his legs
<Dias> You're going to need to do better than that Nicolai.
* Nicolai is now in front of dias again
* Dias stands there, his arms still crossed across his chest
* Nicolai rushes towards Dias, crouching into a leg sweep, once the leg sweep goes around enough to have tripped Dias, I launch upwards and spin my body to bring a heel kick towards Dias as well
* Kio halts the sword in mid air and twists it..bringing it around against for another strike torward the stick
<Kio> *again*
* Dias somersaults backwards kicking at Nicolai's face as he does
* DeathStar throws the stick into the air to avoid being slashed, then grabs it with his opposite hand, holding it out to the left.
* Nicolai goes backwards, using his hands to catch himself he lands on his feet. then looks at Dias
* Dias lands on his feet, dropping his hands down into a fighting stance
<Dias> You need to learn to plan one step ahead.
* Katrina` rubs her face, the science files all looking the same now.
<Ariel> <Strife> *wanders over to Kat's station* You okay sis? You look like you need a break.
* Nicolai runs at Dias again, jumping into the air with a flying kick. If dias goes overhead then I'll try to knock him with and elbow. If he jumps back I'll land on one foot and spin trying to kick him in the head.
<Katrina`> I really could use a break. *she smiles at Strife, having no clue his mischevious deed earlier*
* Kio begins to get annoyed at moving at such a slow speed. He brings the sword to a dead halt in front of him..closing his eyes. A single twitch occurs in his neck before he opens his gaze again..and rushes at deathstar with all his speed. The blade itself strikes down from above trying to strike the extending stick.
* DeathStar watches the stick get cut in half.
* Dias waits until Nicolai's foot is within a foot from him, his arms snap forward and grabs onto the leg. Dias quickly twists his body and swings Nicolai around, he lets go and sends him flying towards the ground
* Kio gets the sword lodged into the ground. He grimaces slightly 14"I didn't expect that to hit.."
<Ariel> <Strife> You can't work all day... especially on things that bland. Give your mind a rest for a bit.
<DeathStar> Nor did I. *he says evenly* But I'm pleased just the same.
<Katrina`> There isn't much to do. Everyone is busy.
* Nicolai springs off with his hands, Nicolai's feet hit the wall. He bends his knees then launches forward at Dias again this time in a spiral motion.
* Kio puts away his follow up plan into the back of his minds. Though his arms are quite tired from the massive cleaves he just pulled off.
* DeathStar grabs Kio's sword and yanks it from the ground for him, then sets it down. He hands him a sabre, set on the lowest setting as not to harm anyone.
<DeathStar> Here.
<Ariel> <Strife> Kick back, relax. Watch the training if you're bored.
* Dias hops to the side and crouches until Nicolai passes by him, when he does his knne slams upwards into Nicolai's side
<Katrina`> All they do is train. *glances at a monitor of the training room*
* Kio glances at the sabre 14"What kinda sword is this?
<DeathStar> This is an energy sword. *pulls out his own personal sabre, activating it. An energy blade appears* This acts like a plasma gun, only you wield it as a sword.
<DeathStar> Just like swords, some sabres are quite powerful.
<Kio> 14"Hmm i see.."
<Kio> (*plays his star wars music*)
* Nicolai brings his hand down, breaking the spiral to block the knee.
<DeathStar> I have both of these on a low setting, so we'll just give each other a nice sting if we hit, but we won't cut each other up.
<Ariel> <Strife> Well, I can't say I don't see where they're coming from, but...
<Ariel> <Strife> Honestly, there isn't a lot to do on this station.
* Dias clenches his hands together and brings them down across Nicolai's back
<Katrina`> I guess so. *she stands up* Want to go watch with me?
* Nicolai lands on the ground, but gets up right away and faces Dias
* DeathStar slides into a unique postion, holding his sword in front of him and sliding back slightly.
<Dias> You're starting to anticipate, good. *drops to the ground, sweeping for Nicolai's legs*
* Kio is rather used to smaller weapons..having been a big fan of combat knife. He spins the sabre around a few times before halting it in an upside down stance in his right hand. The blade itself mere inches from touching his arm.
* DeathStar nods, then waves for Kio to come forward.
* Nicolai jumps over the sweep, and at the same time attempts to kick dias in the upper body
<Ariel> <Strife> Ah, sure. My work can go without me for a bit.
* Katrina` nods, walking along the hallways to the training room
<Dias> *swings his left arm up to block the kick*
* Nicolai spins around the block, trying to catch dias the head this time
* Kio nods then lunges forward..his feet land upon the ground in rapid blurring silhouttes until he reaches deathstar. The blade itself comes spinning around in ites unique stance upon his arm. He half expects deathstar for a parry attempt
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* DeathStar slides back, his defensive stance now becoming an offensive one as he puts a little bit of space between him and Kio's swing. He times it in his head, waiting for Kio's swing to start arching away from him, then steps forward in a half twirl, bringing his sabre around at Kio's side.
* Katrina` steps into the training room, watching the four.
<Ariel> <Strife> I wonder if any of them ever enjoy the peace when we have it. *shakes his head*
* Nicolai Spins quickly around the block, bringing his foot around to catch dias in the head this time
<Katrina`> I doubt it. They all seem to enjoy their training.
* Dias is caught off guard and kicked in the head, his head snaps from the kick
* Nicolai lands on his feet in front of dias
<Nicolai> Is that better?
* Dias reaches upto his head
<Dias> Yeah...
* Kio stops in mid arch seeing deathstar stray away from the blow. A grin is given torward deathstar as he shifts forward to swing..and he would immediatly push himself off the ground..attempting to put his body up the hilt of the swing as he tries to tackle him into the ground
<Ariel> <Strife> Adrenyline junkies?
* Dias launches himself off the ground and does a somersault kick at Nicolai's head
* DeathStar finishes his arching swing, watching Kio come in. He ducks low, putting space between him and Kio, his sabre still swinging around to hopefully be in the right place where Kio lands - provided he sails over DS and not land on him.
<Katrina`> I don't know - maybe they find their peace in their fighting.
<Ariel> <Strife> Hmm... could be.
* Nicolai Does his own somersault kick, bringing his feet up under Dias back
* Kio ends up doing just that, the sword would slam into his side as he goes sailing over ds from his failed tackle. As he does however he attempts to bring his own sword to strike at the back of dses head as he turns the sail into a 360 flip to his feet.
* Dias is kicked in the back and sent into the air, he twists his body and lands on his feet, the second he his feet touch he launches forward at Nicolai
* DeathStar tilts his head to the side, allowing the sabre to slam into his shoulder, getting a brief sting. He slides back, forming that unique slide back - sabre pointed forward position.
* Nicolai jumps upwards, and comes down hopefully over Dias and kicks him in the back and towards the ground
<Ariel> <Strife> They're certainly enthusiastic about it.
* Katrina` watches DS and Kio, then looks at Strife
<Katrina`> Which ones?
<Ariel> <Strife> All of them really.
* Katrina` nods her head, going back to the sword fight
* Dias leaps forward out of Nicolai's kick, then plants his foot and twists around into a leaping kick back at Nicolai
<Katrina`> Dad always said that sword fighting was like art.
* Kio lands upon the heels of his feet..the force of his flip causing himself to go skidding backwards. After halting his momentum he reverses it completely..lunging at deathstar using the heels of his feet. His blade comes about again, to strike out at deathstars side
* DeathStar quickly brings his sabre around for a parry, but he only taps it long and hard enough to knock it off place, his sabre already back in it's original place, which he uses to do a quick thrust at Kio's front area.
* Nicolai the kick sends me forward, but I combat roll out of it and land back on my feet, I immediately twist to face dias, taking a fighting stance while doing so
<Ariel> <Strife> Well... it can be. But some of these people can make it look like football.
* Katrina` laughs lightly.
* Dias lunges forward at Nicolai throwing a cross punch aimed for the side of his ribs
* Kio his blade comes around much slower, so he is forced to rely on his natural speed. He thrusts his right foot into the ground, causing himself to roll to the side. The blade would graze upon his ribs, leaving the string sensation. Using his free hand he attempts to grasp it upon deaths sword arm..and uses his blade in an attempt to strike hard upon the elbow
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* DeathStar feels his sword arm being grabbed, so he brings his free hand around to hold out it's palm to the incoming blade, attempting to grab it's hilt before it can hit his elbow
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* Nicolai does a forward somersault, trying to come down dias and drive him to the ground
* Kio ends up with one arm holding..and his other arm being held. He attempts to close the space betweem the 2 fighters by trying to bump chest with him to unleash a devestating knee at his stomach.
<Nicolai> NRP: come down on Dias
* DeathStar counted on the same thing and the same manuever, his own knee rising up to hit Kio. Instead, both knees impact against each other.
* Dias swings his other hand around throwing his body into a spiral, he brings his other arm around and into Nicolai's legs
<Ariel> <Strife> I wonder what the swords feel like, being bashed around like that...
* Katrina` looks at Strife
<Katrina`> You always have the question no one thinks to ask. *she says playfully, but seriously*
* Nicolai gets hit by dias and flips twice in the air, landing on his feet
* Dias hits the ground and bounces back onto his feet
* Kio lets go of deathstars arm to drop down upon the ground as he uses his only other leg to strike out at deathstars balancing foot to knock it out from him. If successful the blown would be followed up by kio trying to soccer kick hard into his back to make him let go of the sword.
* Nicolai turns to face Dias again
<Nicolai> This is a good workout, at least for me
* DeathStar releases Kio as he drops, then leaps up, moving over the balancing foot, and twists in the air, bringing the sabre around to face directly downward - as gravity takes effect, he goes for a spearhead manuever on Kio from above.
<Ariel> <Strife> Well, I hear some people believe the sword has a soul. It must suck to be used as a weapon... *pauses*
<Ariel> <Strife> Then again, I do use myself as my own weapon, so maybe it's not that bad if you can trust the person wielding you.
<Katrina`> Perhaps you're right.
* Dias hops from side to side
<Dias> Good.
* Nicolai stretches a bit and cracks his neck and knuckles
* Kio lays completely flat on his back as deathstar comes around to spear head him. His sword is brought forward in an attempt to stop the momentum..however he proves to only redirect its course as it slams into his shoulder. His legs would come around to try and slam hard into deathstars gut..hopefully using his own momentum against him. His stinging arm..or sword arm drives around at the same time, trying to strike the side of death stars neck
<Kio> <-CUT-> death stars neck
* Dias dashes forward his speed slightly faster than it was before, he tries to ram his knee into Nicolai's gut
* Nicolai grabs the knee and tries to throw Dias over his head backwards
<Dias> *is thrown over but on the way he grabs onto Nicolai's shoulders and swings him up and over, hurling him towards the ground*
* DeathStar is hit hard in the gut, not expecting such a manuever. He falls back onto the ground, but as he does so, he realizes the follow up attack is coming, so he rolls quickly to the right to avoid it. This leaves him with little time for a counter attack.
<Ariel> <Strife> *thoughtfully* I wonder if I'd make a good sword...
* Katrina` looks at Strife
<Katrina`> I think you make a better brother
* Nicolai swings my body under Dias, wrapping his legs around Dias waste, I plant hands on the ground and bring him down to meet the ground
<Nicolai> NRP: Waist*
<Dias> *is swung over only and plants his right hand against the floor, he uses his other free hand and jabs Nicolai in the face several times*
<Ariel> <Strife> Oh? You think so? I bet I could be a wicked good sword. *grins*
* Kio once against takes the offensive..allowing death star no time to rest. As his sword finishes arching..he kicks off the ground using his left heel to launch himself at deathstar as he regains his composure. His free arms shoulder jolt outwards..attempting to strike his chest before he does a round about with his sword to slice at his stomach
* DeathStar is hit in the stomach, sliding, but he quickly brings his elbow down at Kio's sword arm/shoulder area, hoping to stop the attack altogether.
* Nicolai pushes off with hands, and tries to pin Dias against the ground by landing on his chest, if so I give a few good jabs to the face as well
<Katrina`> And what type of sword would you call yourself?
<Dias> NRP: A "Bastard" sword...*drum rolls*
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL!
* Dias is pinned to the ground, he pulls his hand up blocking each jab with his hands
* Kio quickly throws the sword in between his hand..his shoulder being hit and attack halting. But he continues on the attack by attempting to bring his sword across deathstars chest/stomach
<Ariel> NRP: <Strife> Hell no, I'm a 'broad' sword. Maybe a two hander.
* DeathStar slides back quickly, the slash connecting, but it wouldn't have been fatal had the sabres even been full power. He quickly, spins and slashes downward at Kio's shoulder, moving faster than he has before
* Nicolai squeezes Dias' ribs a few times hard before letting him to his feet
* Dias doesn't seem affected by the squeezing
<Ariel> <Strife> Hmmm...
* Dias grabs onto Nicolai's hands and pulls him with force towards him, and his head
<Ariel> <Strife> Maybe a zweihander... I've always liked the sound of that. *grins*
* Kio purposly throws himself into the attacks way..yet against shifting hands just in time to get beaten in his shoulder as he is overcome by deathstars speed. However he sacrificed his hand in an attempt to finish it, with his arm still out stretched the blade would thrust forward at his stomach
* Katrina` glances at Strife, shaking her head
* Nicolai headbutts Dias in the face
<Katrina`> You are something, bro
<Dias> *Nicolai will find that Dias's head is far harder*
* DeathStar spins himself so the sabre goes by him with mere centimeters to spare. He brings his sabre down at the extended arm, an effect "chop off" had this been a real fight, if it connects.
* Nicolai hurts his head from headbutting Dias
* Nicolai gets to his feet and shrugs off the pain
* Dias quickly pulls his fist back and punches Nicolai in the chest with an open palm
<Ariel> <Strife> Hey! Zwei is a cool word! I wish my code name had been something cool in german.
* Kio pulls himself back..and ends up falling on his ass, however it would cause the slash to clash with his own before he flips back up to his feet. Attempting another thrust at his shoulder
* Nicolai has the wind knocked out of him and stumbles backwards while catching his breath
* DeathStar tap parries again, bringing his sabre around again in front of him. He nods his head
* Dias flips up and onto his feet
* Dias darts forward quickly shoulder tackling Nicolai while he's trying to catch his breath
<Katrina`> Sometimes I wonder what you think about all day, then I figure I don't want to know.
<DeathStar> Try holding the sabre a little looser. It helps with parries. You can swing your wrist, parry, then have it back in place to attack if you wish.
* Kio stands there breathing hard. He shifts his shoulder around..still feeling the stinging
<Ariel> <Strife> *pats Katrina on the head* Probally safer for your fragile little mind that way. *grins teasingly*
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<Katrina`> Oh, I see how it is. You think I can't handle your twisted little ideas. *she shakes a finger at him*
<Ariel> <Strife> You underestimate how twisted my mind can be.
<DeathStar> Here. I'll stab at you two times for different direction. Just rotate your wrist so you can parry with out moving. *he swings his sabre in from the left*
* Nicolai gets hit with the shoulder tackle, but uses it against dias, I take his own momentum and a little bit of mine, using a bit of tai chi He knows, directs Dias energy away from him and towards the wall with ease.
* Kio does so, releasing his grip upon the sword. As he brings his hand around..the saber would be completely knocked from his hand..too loose
* Dias shoves Nicolai forward and drop kicks towards his chest
* DeathStar blinks, then pauses.
* Katrina` puts a hand on Strife's head
* Nicolai grabs dias foot and throws towards the ground hard
<Katrina`> I think you just pretend to be this twisted so you can impress all the ladies in security.
* Kio picks up his saber and smirks 14"I'm not used to fencing..the only reason i've last this far is getting in hard for melee.."
* Dias hits the ground bouncing
* Dias pushes himself up to his knees and begins to stand
<DeathStar> Oh, I just use fenceing as a ground basis. I find that when your opponent comes in very hard, the lighter you are, the more you can throw him off balance - then you power strike them.
<DeathStar> Plus, the more styles you use, the harder it is for your opponent to guess your next move. Switch between styles. Fence him, then go in hard, then shift to another combat style.
* DeathStar swings his sabre in again at Kio from the right side.
<Ariel> <Strife> *laughs* You can keep thinking that. Though... we don't tend to get a lot of nice girls in security.
<Nicolai> So, gettin tired yet dias?
<Katrina`> Really? You should find a nice girl. Settle down. Make me nephews and nieces.
<Dias> Nope.
<Ariel> <Strife> Settle down? Well... I don't see that happening in the near future. Hard enough finding a date on a station like this, and even then, most get a little turned off by blobs y'know. Even if they can become as hunky as I am. *smirks*
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<Katrina`> You are quite handsome. And if any girl doesn't notice that, then she isn't good for you.
<Nicolai> Damn
* Kio comes around again.this time slamming hard into deathstars sword with his own..however his hands tend to be shaking at the impact..not used to the style. He shifts his wrist, trying to knock the sword to the side before trying to spear kick him hard in the gut in an attempt to knock him back/
* Dias spins around throwing a cross punch at Nicolai's shoulder
* DeathStar is kicked and falls back, rolling to his feet. He nods his head to Kio
<DeathStar> A nice little throw in. I like it.
* Nicolai ducks the punch and comes back up with elbow directed at Dias chest
* Dias the elbow rolls into his stomach, his body bending around it
<Kio> 14"I take openings when i can.."
* DeathStar flips his sabre off, then gestures at Kio
<DeathStar> Keep that one. It'll be good to practice with when the bigger sword gets to be too much.
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<Ariel> <Strife> *idly* Well... there was this one girl I had a crush on, back on the Aquarius...
* Kio nods slightly
<Katrina`> Who? *she leans in, interested*
* Dias suddenly swings both his arms down and punches Nicolai's sides
<Ariel> <Strife> *sighs a little* It's a non-issue now... she managed to, well... stop living.
* DeathStar glances at the two fighting each other still.
<Katrina`> ...Oh. *she pauses.* I'm sorry to hear that.
<Ariel> <Strife> It's okay... Things would have been complicated anyways.
* Nicolai brings both his arms down to block the punches, The sound of skin on steel resounding through the room
<DeathStar> I'd find someone else on the station who knows some sword fighting and practice with them. It'll help if you tried it out with other people besides me.
* Dias as his hands connect with Nicolai's sides, he grabs onto it and quickly suplexs Nicolai
* Nicolai land hard on my back, Wrestling free of Dias grip I get back to my feet
<Nicolai> Looks like they finished before us
* Dias flips onto his hands and looks at Nicolai
* DeathStar nods to Kio, walking toward the exit. He nods to Katrina, who weakly nods back, as if she's still wary.
<Kio> 14"Yeah i suppose.." 2Glances at the fighting pair 14"Only other person i know is the katrina person."
* DeathStar pauses, glancing back at Kio, then at Kat.
<DeathStar> Yeah. She's pretty good. I think Junior has a few basic sword skills, too.
<Nicolai> That was good practice Dias
<DeathStar> And Ariel is good.
* DeathStar waves his hand, exiting now.
<Ariel> <Strife> I doubt it would have worked at all, y'know? The whole lesbian thing sorta narrowed my chances...
<DeathStar> GM: *a message arrives in Ariel's online mail*
<Kio> 14"Yeah..but i rather not take a sword that can rip the very essence of time.."
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* Ariel blinks, and opens it up on the main screen, since she's using that anyways, and no one is around to read.
<DeathStar> "Dinner. Cafeteria. 10 mins."
<Nicolai> I had fun Dias, but now I must retreat. I look forward to do doing this again.
<Dias> I'm glad you learned something...*flips onto his feet and begins to crack his joints*
* Katrina` looks at Strife
<Katrina`> She was a lesbian?
<Ariel> Well, that's different... 'least it's not a note in the locker.
<Ariel> <Strife> *nods* "See where that would complicate things?"
<Katrina`> Yeah, I could.
* Katrina` pauses, idly wondering what being a lesbian is like
<Ariel> <Strife> *pauses, wondering the same thing as Kat*
* Dias turns and walks out of the training room, disappearing
* Dias has quit IRC (Quit: )
* Nicolai turns and walks towards the exit pausing near Kat and Strife
* Katrina` nods to Nicolai.
<Katrina`> Hello.
<Nicolai> Kat *Smiles at her* Strife *Extends hand for a handshake
<DeathStar> NRP: I read that as milkshake.
<Ariel> <Strife> *shakes Nico's hand* You guys were really going all out today. Pretty impressive.
<Nicolai> Yea, I gotta do somethin to pass the time
<Nicolai> So what have you guys been up to today?
<Katrina`> Just thinking and talking.
<Nicolai> Oh yea, sounds interesting
* DeathStar sets up a table in the cafeteria, making sure it's empty. He dims the lights and gets a match ready, lighting two candles
<Nicolai> I haven't actually had a conversation with someone yet
<Ariel> <Strife> Well, that's just since I managed to pull her from that computer screen.
<Katrina`> I like my computer screen.
<Nicolai> It's good to talk to people once in awhile, you get to know them better
<Ariel> <Strife> You're going to get radiation poisoning from it at this rate
* Ariel continues playing her solitare game, occasionally glancing at the clock.
* DeathStar puts down two plates, then some food. He makes sure the roses he stole from Sera's garden looks nice.
<Nicolai> So what are you guys gonna do now, since we're done training?
<Katrina`> Oh. I have no idea. I should get back to work... *she says with a sigh*
<Ariel> <Strife> Oh, come on sis. Live a l'tl.
<Nicolai> A cute girl like you shouldn't have to worry about work all the time
* Katrina` smiles at the two
<Katrina`> And what can we do?
* DeathStar plays some soft music, then sits down in his seat.
<Nicolai> Anything but work
<Nicolai> We can watch a movie
<Ariel> NRP: <Strife> Let's go raid the cafeteria!
<Nicolai> NRP: lol
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL
<Kio> (*A man name Fat Bob comes in* FOOD!* *Eats death stars table and everything on it, then walks away*)
<DeathStar> NRP: This is one of those times DS kills everyone.
* Slasher is now known as Slasher-Sleep
<Nicolai> What kind of movies do you like kat?
<Katrina`> I really don't know. I haven't watched very many movies before.
<DeathStar> NRP: <Nicolai> Then you need to watch Hot Sluts II.
* DeathStar glances at the time, wondering if Ariel got his message.
<Nicolai> Oh, then what do you say we watch one now, too keep our minds off of work
<Ariel> <Strife> Oh, a movie? So I get to be the annoying little brother? Or do I have to go as a girl to get to watch? *jokingly*
* Ariel puts the last card into place, then starts to head for the cafeteria, wondering what this is all about.
<Katrina`> Where would we watch a movie?
<DeathStar> NRP: *DS is attacked by a swarm of catgons. His skeleton is left at the table*
* DeathStar glances at the plates of food, waiting.
<Nicolai> On a view screen in one of the rooms, or the common area
<Ariel> NRP: *still wonders what the mythical male catgon is like*
<Kio> NRP: *Fat bob walks in, eats the table, and then his bones* *BURP*
<Katrina`> Alright. Lets watch a movie.
<Ariel> <Strife> I'm up for that. *notes his previous comment got no comment*
<Nicolai> Oh and Strife, you can be whatever you wish
* Ariel peeks into the cafeteria, wondering what's up.
<Ariel> <Strife> Oh, thanks. THAT's inspiring.
* Nicolai whisks them both off to the movie viewing area ( Room or Common Area, your choice Kat )
<DeathStar> GM: *the cafeteria is dimly light with a small table with a white sheet and two candles on it, plus roses. There's a plate full of fancy food on each end of the table, with DS on one end, and an empty chair on the other*
<DeathStar> NRP: Unless Nicolai has his own personal view screen, then I guess common area for you kids.
* Ariel is surprised, and speaks quietly to herself, "...oh, maybe I should have dressed up some."
* DeathStar stands up, smiling.
<DeathStar> You look fine to me.
* Nicolai arrives in the common area
* Katrina` follows Nicolai.
<Ariel> *smiles embarassedly* "Oh... I guess you heard that."
* DeathStar moves around, sliding her chair out for her to sit in.
<Ariel> <Strife> *tags along, unusually thoughtful*
* Nicolai tells the computer to display the list of movies on screen
* Ariel bows her head, and takes a seat gracefully.
<DeathStar> NRP: Rocky MCXI is playing
* DeathStar moves over to his seat, sitting down
<Nicolai> NRP lol
<DeathStar> I thought maybe you'd enjoy a quiet dinner.
<Nicolai> You guys see anything in particular you'd like to see?
<Ariel> NRP: Startrek 93- Oh so very tired.
<Katrina`> I'll watch whatever you boys want to see.
<Ariel> <Strife> *laughs* No, you probally don't want to see that.
<Nicolai> see what?
* Katrina` looks at Strife
<Katrina`> You know what Mom told you about that
* Nicolai looks puzzled
<Ariel> <Strife> *whistles innocently*
<Nicolai> You guys up for a good horror flick?
<DeathStar> NRP: Friday the 13th #56: Jason IS BACK with a MAC BURGER
<Ariel> NRP: Freddie vs Jason vs Chuckie vs Bilbo
* DeathStar cuts up his meat, not use to proper utensils anymore.
<Nicolai> NRP: I was thinkin more along the lines of Nightmare on Elm Street 23: Freddies dead again
<Katrina`> Alright, I guess... *she says slowly, unsure what that will be like*
<Ariel> <Strife> As long as it doesn't feature creepy crawlies, I think I could take that. Or anything too gooey.
* Ariel smiles, starting delicately on her meal. "This is certainly a surprise..."
<DeathStar> I've never really done this sort of thing before. Ever. So if the meat tastes horrible, we can just get a burger.
* Nicolai tells the computer to put on the highest rated horror flick it has ( As in magazine rating, not R or G or AA )
<DeathStar> NRP: So much for my triple X rated horror film
<Ariel> NRP: <Kat> ...I'm sure I've seen some of these clips in the Alt team's files...
<DeathStar> GM: *the movie features some nice gory deaths with big breasted women running around screaming.*
<Nicolai> NRP: You are the GM, you could make it miss hear me...if you were so incline lol
* Nicolai settles in with Kat and Strife to watch the movie
<Kio> NRP: *Watches nics hand stray to kats ass*
<DeathStar> NRP: <Kat> This is quite horrifying! <Strife> This is a porn movie. <Kat> *covers her eyes*
* Katrina` watches with wide eyes.
<Ariel> <Strife> *is quite possibly the most skittish person there*
* Nicolai watches intently, half focused on Kat, not noticeably focused though
<DeathStar> GM: *one of the crew members walks by and says hi to Strife*
* DeathStar takes a bite of his steak, coughing on the pepper.
<Ariel> <Strife> *jumps a good three inches, then realizes what it was, and waves*
* Nicolai chuckles at Strife jumping
* Katrina` tears her eyes from the film to Strife
<Katrina`> Are you okay?
<Ariel> <Strife> Y-yeah... Just fine...
<Nicolai> How old is Strife?
<Ariel> NRP: Y'know, I WISH I could remember.
<Katrina`> He's been around for as long as I can remember.
<Ariel> <Strife> *nods*
<DeathStar> GM: *on the film, another hot chick gets slashed by the killer*
<Nicolai> Oh
<Ariel> *smiles* This isn't bad...
<DeathStar> Really? *he perks up*
* Nicolai turns most of his attention back to the movie, he is still watching kat at the same though
<Ariel> Well... *laughs a little* Okay, you could use some cooking leasons. But I can help with that.
<DeathStar> You haev yourself a deal.
<Nicolai> Are you guys enjoying the movie?
<Ariel> <Strife> It's g-good...
* Katrina` jerks her head in Nicolai's direction, then the TV, then nods slowly, though she has her arms crossed and she's scrunched down in the seat.
<DeathStar> It's good to see Kat and Strife spending time together. *he comments as he eats some of the salad*
<Ariel> *eating much slower than DS* I think they're actually starting to bond.
<DeathStar> ... Literally? *he asks, thinking about Strife's abilities*
* Ariel just laughs
* Katrina` brings her hand to her mouth as they watch the final moments of the movie.
<Ariel> <Strife> *looks REALLY jittery*
<Kio> 2Passes by the lounge and glances in. A shake of his head is given 14"What a chick flick.."
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL!
* Nicolai stretches his arms resting them both on the back of the couch one happens to be above Kats seat
* DeathStar looks over at Ariel, taking a moment to admire her in the candle light.
* Katrina` doesn't seem to notice as the hero fights the killer.
* Nicolai watches the movie as it heads towards climax
<Ariel> <Strife> *shifts closer to his 'big sister' as he expects something to jump out, and bumps into Nico's hand, causing him to jump*
<Kio> 2Then notices nicolais hand around kats seat. He almost seem to grin 14"By the way..are your hands feeling better after you fell down the elevator shaft in a moment of panic?"
<Nicolai> Yea, why do you ask?
* Katrina` turns when she hears Kio's face, a smile on her face when she sees he's actually taking a moment to talk to people - then pauses as it registers what he said.
<Katrina`> NRP: voice
<DeathStar> GM: *The movie comes to an end with the killer axing the hero off*
* Nicolai casually turns and his hand moves away from it's former position
<Nicolai> NRP: We missed the ending
<DeathStar> NRP: The hero died a virgin, too
<Nicolai> NRP: lol
<Ariel> <Strife> *looks at the movie* Oh... did we miss the hero finishing off the villian?
<Nicolai> I don't know
<Nicolai> So kio, what brings you here?
<Ariel> NRP: They all leave thinking the hero won...
<Kio> 2Shrugs 14"Was getting a room to put my stuff in.."
<DeathStar> NRP: *the movie is actually called "TAW"*
<Katrina`> Where floor are you going to pick? I'm on floor 2.
<Ariel> NRP: *throws a 3 at the end*
<Nicolai> I'm on floor 9
<Kio> 14"I'm not sure.."
<Katrina`> I wonder if Terra still has those nightmares about the slime.
<Ariel> <Strife> *shivers* Don't remind me...
<Nicolai> I haven't heard her recently, my room is across the hall from hers
* Katrina` nods her head thoughtfully
<Kio> 14"Shes most likely talking to that jar of tar again.."
<Nicolai> Hey, I know what to do now. We can help Kio find a suitable room.
<Katrina`> Alright. I'm sure we can find him a nice location.
<Nicolai> So kio, let's find you a room.
* Katrina` hops off the couch and stretches much like a cat.
* Nicolai jumps over the back of the couch and whisipers
* DeathStar finishes his salad.
* Nicolai jumps over the back of the couch and Says low to Kio "I'll get you for that"
<Ariel> So... what's the occasion?
<DeathStar> The occasion?
<Ariel> <Strife> *thinks mischevious thoughts*
<Nicolai> SO, let us be off on our great journey to find Kio's bedroom
* Ariel nods, leaning her head against her hand.
<Katrina`> Alright. What floor do you think will be best?
* Kio shakes his head 14"Finding a room isn't rocket science you know.."
<Nicolai> No, but we can have fun doing it
<Nicolai> Don't you know Kio, we can't have fun without u the middle
* DeathStar leans forward
<Ariel> <Strife> That... was corny.
<DeathStar> Well, I thought it was time for a date. I mean, not that raiding enemy bases isn't romantic.
<Ariel> *laughs a little* Oh, but of course.
<Nicolai> So, lets go, lets try floor 8 first
* Katrina` nods, moving along with the others until they arrive at floor 8, which seems to be full of random personnel.
* DeathStar reaches under the table and pulls out a book
<Nicolai> Lets look around
<DeathStar> I found this at Slasher's place once. It's an older book. I thought you might like to read it.
<Ariel> Oh? *curiously takes the book to look at*
<Kio> 14"If that enthusiasim was any cheaper..i could buy a 20 cent whore.." 2He shrugs..deciding to push it further, he glances at kat 14"Hmm..lets try floor 2"
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* Katrina` looks at Kio, then nods
<Katrina`> alright. I think there's few vacant rooms there.
* Katrina` moves back to the stairs.
* Nicolai follows them to floor 2
<Ariel> <Strife> Popular floor. Starting to think I should get a room there.
<DeathStar> GM: *it seems to be a book of old poems from the 2100's*
<Nicolai> NRP: I'm gonna have to mark my territory
<DeathStar> NRP: Please don't piss on the walls.
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<DeathStar> NRP: *everyone passes Shadow, who makes a brief cameo*
* Ariel smiles, opening to a random page. "I didn't think anything like this managed to survive..."
* Katrina` moves up to the second floor, glancing around. There's quite a few vacant signs spread out along this floor, since not many common crew members sleep up here, figuring the actual team unit would like to be close to the command room above them on floor 1.
<DeathStar> That Slasher finds the strangest things.
<Nicolai> Wow
<Nicolai> I figured more people would be living up here
<Katrina`> I guess everyone thought the same thing.
<Ariel> NRP: <Strife> Oh, that looks like a good room to move into. *points at Kat's*
<Ariel> Yeah...
* Ariel seems to go a little distant.
<Kio> 14"Hmm any rooms near yours, death star said to practice with you in my swordman ship?"
<DeathStar> What's wrong?
<Katrina`> I'm in 203. I think 204 and 205 are empty. *she looks over, then nods* Yes, they both are.
<Ariel> Hmm? Oh, just wondering what... the others are doing. The ones that decided not to come with us.
<Nicolai> I'd move up here, but then Terra would be alone on floor 9
<DeathStar> You mean Slasher and Hotaru and Em ... and John?
<Katrina`> It's nice of you to keep her company. She seems really lonely.
<Ariel> Well... Some more than others. *pauses* Hotaru and Emily are my only real family now, other than what I have here.
* DeathStar cups his hands togethe
<DeathStar> Would you like to go back to Earth?
<Nicolai> Yea, it's the least I can do
<Katrina`> So, what room do you think you'll take, Kio?
<Ariel> *pauses* Maybe when this is overwith... Earth was my home for most of 'this' life. Anyways... the only other worlds I could consider home are gone now.
<Kio> 14"I guess 204 is good..?"
<Katrina`> Alright. All you have to do is go in and remove the vacant sign. The station will automatically regged this room to you.
<DeathStar> I'd like to go back to Earth and settle down for good. *he says to her very seriously*
<Nicolai> Good for you Kio, found a room close to your partner
* Kio nods and removes the vacant sign 14"I'm just doing what deathstar told me.."
* Katrina` seems to think about something, but shakes her head.
<Nicolai> and I'm just saying Good for you, I didn't mean anything by it
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* Ariel pauses, thinking that over.
<Ariel> <Strife> *glances warningly between Nico and Kio*
* Kio shakes his head, almost seeming to chuckle
<Nicolai> So, do you need help moving in?
* DeathStar looks down at the table as she thinks.
<Kio> 14"Not really..got it all in the bag"
<Katrina`> Well, now that we've helped Kio, I guess I should get back to work.
<Nicolai> What do you do for work?
<Katrina`> I'm the science officer. I'm looking through the data we have so far on the Motenks and trying to analyze some type of information from it.
<Nicolai> Oh, well if you feel like going back to work, let me walk you there
* Katrina` smiles
<Katrina`> Thank you.
* DeathStar looks back up at Ariel.
<Nicolai> My pleasure
* Nicolai walks with Kat back to her station
* Katrina` walks along with Nicolai up to the first floor.
<DeathStar> Well, we've eaten everything I fixed. *he gives a lopside grin* I guess next time I'll have to think of something fancier.
* Nicolai takes her right to her station
* Katrina` sits down at the station, turning to Nicolai.
<Nicolai> Here you are Mi'lady
* Katrina` smiles.
<Katrina`> You are quite the gentleman, sir.
<Nicolai> Thank you
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* DeathStar stands up, taking their dishes over to be put in the sink. He leans over, blowing out the candles, then turns on the lights.
<Nicolai> If you need anything I'll be over, looking at these screens
<Katrina`> Alright.
* Nicolai walks over to the other screens and starts to analyze battle data
<DeathStar> GM: *the various battle data on the Motenks is very slim, since there's been only a few encounters with them, and most of them unsuccessful. A War Games program runs various simulations, designed probably by one of the techs, but all simulations ends with the defeat of the Alliance*
* Nicolai thinks to himself, all the while going over the battle data. trying to pick out flaws in the alliances strategy
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Sun Oct 24 06:03:49 2004