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<Cran> Time Chart: 10-581.6.30
<Cran> Location: Cran Mansion
<Cran> 6* The Cran Mansion is a lonely place - one of solitude and privacy. Growing up here is like growing up in another world - one of politics and military life. However, Serena Cran, the adopted daughter of Cran, would find her room filled with all the stuff a teenager could want
<Cran> 6* There's a knock on Serena's door. The knock would be a familiar thud that rings of demand. It's her father.
* Seraphna looks up from her reading, "Doors unlocked Daddy."
* Cran walks into the room wearing his General clothing. It would indicate he has been at another Senate meeting, since he's been spending weeks there fighting the P.A.X. resolution. It passed yesterday despite his objections. His mood has not been pleasant since. However, today he seems to have a look of business about him as he pushes the door closed behind him.
* Seraphna has always been rather sympathetic to her father's feelings, and meets his gaze with understanding, "What's up?"
<Cran> Vennie's getting his unit together. P.A.X. is becoming a reality as you know. 6He stands there, choosing not to sit down. By standing, it allows him a height advantage over those who stand.
* Seraphna nods, "Sadly... why don' they ever listen to you father?"
<Cran> Humanity's not quite ready for the path of allying with the Tsivrixsh Empire. As I've taught you, humanity progresses the most through conflict. Lives are lost, but the advances made in technology and idealogy is always benefitally. Peace stalls human development, allowing other races to attack and devour. You must constantly be bettering yourself. Remember that, Serena.
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<Cran> Humanity's not quite ready for the path of allying with the Tsivrixsh Empire. As I've taught you, humanity progresses the most through conflict. Lives are lost, but the advances made in technology and idealogy is always benefitally. Peace stalls human development, allowing other races to attack and devour. You must constantly be bettering yourself. Remember that, Serena.
* Neko bows her head, nodding, the books on her desk speak of contant study even though the school year ended, tomes on Robotics, Engineering, and Mechanical sciences all over.
* Neko is now known as Seraphna
<Cran> Serena, now that you have turned eighteen, I have decided you must become familiar with the world. You must learn how it works firsthand - and how we interact with the world.
<Seraphna> "What do you want me to do Daddy?"
<Cran> I have assigned you to the P.A.X. unit's diplomatic team. You will learn all that you can from the team. You will see how it works and it progresses. You will study them all, Serena, and the worlds they visit.
<Seraphna> "...Okay Dad..." *looks slightly confused as she nods, ever the dutiful daughter*
* Cran places his hand on Seraphna's shoulders.
<Cran> I know this is confusing to you, but you need to see how it works. These people are working toward an ideal that can never be achieved. I want you to witness all they have to offer you - even among fools you can learn volumes. Especially Vennie. He's a brilliant man. Study him and learn from him. But remember he puts his energy and focus into something that cannot be achieved.
<Seraphna> "So... pick up thier techniques... not thier goals."
<Cran> Exactly.
* Seraphna smiles, getting excited about this "mission into enemy terrirtory".
* Cran reaches into pocket and removes an old looking pendant made of silver. He holds it out.
* Seraphna stares at it almost goggle-eyed. "...Daddy?"
<Cran> This is from the Roman Empire time on Earth, thousands of years ago, Serena. Roman Empires spanned 3/4ths of the planet once and their emperors were legendary - almost Godlike. They ruled all the people under one man - one government. War bettered them - and taught them things unimaginable. This is the sort of gift an emperor would give his daughter. I give it to you.
* Seraphna takes out her hand to recieve it, the soft, shy blush she gets during these moments of bonding reddening her cheeks. "THank you Daddy..."
<Cran> You're welcome, Serena. Remember - your talents are far greater than you imagine. You will grow more than you can possibly imagine. Just remember what I taught you. I shall have your things packed for you so that you can be transferred to the P.A.X. base at Euthopa tomorrow.
<Seraphna> "Thank you... will I get to work with Betas again?" *she asks almost on the fly, hopeful*
* Cran pauses, as if he were unprepared for such a question.
<Cran> You know that Betas were shut down after the war, Serena. There are no Betas for you to work with on P.A.X.
* Seraphna looks down pretty dissapointed, "I like working on them... they feel almost more second nature then other machines to me..."
<Seraphna> "They've just been on my mind a lot lately..."
<Cran> I know they do. But you cannot bring the Betas up to anyone. They're our secret that you get to see them.
* Seraphna nods eagerly, "Of course Daddy, mums the word."
<Cran> I know. I trust you. I'll let you get back to your books. 6He walks back to the door, opening it up to leave.
* Seraphna smiles, "Get some rest okay Daddy? You look exhausted..."
<Cran> I will, dear. 6He closes the door behind him
<Cran> Session Ends
Session Close: Fri Sep 09 00:22:16 2005

Session Start: Mon Sep 12 21:13:54 2005
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<Warren`> Stardate: 10-581.7.1
<Warren`> Location: Military Craft
* Warren` sits in the co-pilot seat of a small shuttle craft that is being piloted by Lieutenant Commander Xanatos Durran. They just finished a survey mission and are now heading back to a space station orbitting Earth.
* Xanatos`Durran is bringing this shuttle back in toward base. Checking casually to make sure he is on the right track.
<Warren`> 6* His trajectory is perfect, as always.
* Xanatos`Durran keeps on a pilotin on then. Making those casual adjustments.
<Warren`> Tell me, Lt. Commander Durran... 6He glances up from a folder he's reading on something called P.A.X. which passed in the EarthGov Senate two days ago.
<Warren`> What do you think about this current deep space surveying mission?
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow and glances over at Warren then back toward the view glass. "Well honestly, it is some pretty boring shit sir."
<Warren`> I figured. You were never really one for this job. 6He slides the folder onto the controls next to Durran.
<Warren`> This is for a new unit being formed. It's currently in need of a pilot.
* Xanatos`Durran glances down at it then back up. "What type of piloting could we count on? Dangerous stuff. Or the babysitting type?"
<Warren`> Both. P.A.X. is going to be visiting unknown alien worlds in order to convince them to join Earth in an alliance before the Tsivrixsh Empire brings their current war campaign into our sector of space. Sometimes I imagine it will be routine watching of the diplomats. Other times I imagine it will be dangerous. It would be a colorful mark for your career, either way.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "I'll definently check into it. But what about you sir? Are you going to be joining them as well?"
<Warren`> I will be in charge of the security unit.
* Xanatos`Durran slows the shuttle down as he prepares for docking. Moving the shuttle to the right some to stay on the right course. "I would enjoy it a lot more than this. So I would love too. Besides, if you find another pilot you are playing with your lives." Xanatos chuckles, he isn't the cocky type but he knows he is a damn good pilot.
<Warren`> It's why I've already recommended you to the military board for the position.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Thank you for believeing in me sir."
<Warren`> Thank yourself. Your hard work and dedication got you this far.
<Warren`> And I imagine it will get you to Captain in a few more years.
<Xanatos`Durran> I'll just have to take it with each year. Eventually that might happen. *proceeds to dock the shuttle and now releases the landing hatch*
* Warren` stands up from his seat, picking up the folder and tucking it under his left arm.
<Warren`> I'll be transferring over to the station tomorrow. Fill out the proper paperwork if you want to come over. I'll see you in a few days if decide to join. 6He proceeds to walk out of the cockpit.
<Warren`> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Sep 12 21:43:45 2005

Session Start: Sun Sep 11 20:20:58 2005
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<Venerator> Stardate: 10-581.7.3
<Venerator> Location: PAX Space Station
<Venerator> 6* As Seraphna's shuttle is docked in the old hanger of the aging military space station, there is a man with brown hair standing off to the side, wearing a military uniform indicating he is a General. From his dealings with Albert Cran, Seraphna would recognize him as Vennie Cartwright, also called Venerator.
* Seraphna waves cheerfully, her hair tied back, already in a tech's uniform.
* Venerator steps up as the shuttle doors are opened and some crew personnel are gathering Seraphna's luggage. Venerator holds out his hand toward Seraphna.
<Venerator> Welcome, Serena. It's been years since I last saw you.
* Seraphna takes the hand and smiles genuinely, stepping off the shuttle, "It's been a long while yes..."
<Venerator> Your father has already been making calls to make sure you get a lieutenant uniform ready before we begin our tour of duty. I must say, your father certainly made sure you were pushed through the ranks. *he gestures to the crew to continue on without them as they talk* There will be those who will be angry at you for getting a Lieutenant rank without any military career.
* Seraphna nods softly, "I know... he told me to expect such..." *She looks about, her eyes seem to focus on machinery and gadgets more then they do people, "...I've already come to accept it sir."
<Venerator> Good, good. 6He seems good natured, but as he pressed his hands together, there seems to be some hidden weight behind his words. "You're a bright girl, Serena, but you've never had any diplomacy training of this sort, have you?"
* Seraphna looks at him, reguarding his movements, then nods, "This is my first time with anything like this sir..." *giggles softly* "...had a hard time even getting into Student Government in school."
<Venerator> You're young for your age and it's a bit unprecedented. Personally, I would have insisted on two years of military training or two years in diplomacy before joining this job. You're our youngest member as of right now and the only person I know of to have a rank of lieutenant at 18. 6He rubs his hands, glancing around. "I'll do my best to guide you through the procedures here, but what we do is life or death."
<Venerator> We will be dictating alien policy for Earth. This is going to be very stressful at times. And the work environment very heavy.
<Seraphna> "I understand sir... I took this job because I must contantly improve myself."
<Seraphna> ((Sorry, had an IRCop issue))
<Venerator> (The cops are after me again? SHIT! 6Runs off1)
* Venerator begins to walk toward the hanger doors leading to the hallway, waving for Seraphna to follow him.
<Venerator> I'll give all of my diplomats information on each of the planets we visit one week before we head there. Sometimes it might seem like a lot of reading, but I want you to be well versed in the type of people we will be visiting.
* Seraphna nods softly, "Any chance you can include notes on thier technology sir?" *follows, a bit slow, seems overwhlemed jsut at every little device on the station*
* Venerator moves down the hallway, his hands pressed together in front of him as he regards Seraphna.
<Venerator> If I have such information, I will include such information. The most important part though is knowing their politics and culture.
<Seraphna> "Oh... umm... yes sir." *seems almost bored by anything reguarding culture or living matters in general* "I'll be sure to read up..."
* Venerator keenly observes her, stepping up to the elevator. He presses the button and moves into it as the doors open.
<Venerator> CNC is on the top floor here of the station. 6He gestures at the button. "This is the command center for the station and where we run the station. The next floor here is the diplomat station where we keep all of our records and equipment. The third floor is the security, and the next five floors are living quarters for the crew. Then the hanger and finally the lower levels are engineering
* Seraphna steps on with him, she's almost tiny in comparison to others, her eyes wander about with curiosity, as if she's never seen anything like what she sees now before. Like an infant seeing the world for the very first time.
* Seraphna seems to light up when she heards "Hangar" and "Engineering", "Ah... what sort of crafts are in the Hangar?"
<Venerator> We have ten fighter gears of the latest models. Six shuttle craft. Two fighter craft. And we will be getting a light cruiser spaceship in which we will use to travel. It's lightly armed, but it won't win us any space battles if we anger the wrong people. Lets go to your room. 6He mashes the first of the floors for the living quarters.
* Seraphna nods slowly, "I'd like to see them sometime... especially the Gears..."
<Venerator> You have an interest for machines. 6He states, glancing at her with his friendly, yet observant look
<Seraphna> "Yes... a big interest sir... I wanna be a mechanic professionlly."
<Venerator> Do you. Well, we do have a mechanic staff here on the station, but I'm sure I could get you assigned to mechanic duties in addition to your diplomatic duties. However, you can't let it interfere with our work.
<Seraphna> "Oh... I won't sir... I'd just like to work on the machines whenever I can... they... well they sorta speak to me you know... I can always tell a problem after a little bit of inspection."
* Venerator turns as the elevator doors open to another hallway. He steps out of the elevator and begins to move down the hallway
<Venerator> Then I'll make sure you're assigned by the end of the day and have your access to the machines set up.
<Seraphna> "THat you sir... you've been very kind..." ((with the unspoken... "...considering I'm a Cran."))
<Venerator> Anything for Albert's daughter. Though I will treat you like I treat any of my personnel. Albert was..is a good friend, even if our ideas don't match up right now. 6He gestures at a door. "This is my room and that door there is Captain Carmichael's room. Right now, besides the mechanic crew and the engineering, we're the only other two P.A.X. people here. Your room is there." 6He points at a room further down, handing Sera a card key.
* Seraphna takes the card and smiles softly, "I see... thank Ven... Venerator?"
<Venerator> You can call me Venerator, yes.
<Seraphna> "Seraphna... is the callsign I piecked out."
<Venerator> Alright then, Seraphna. I have some errands I need to run. Is there anything else you'd like me to help you with?
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<Venerator> (A CAT!)
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<Venerator> Alright then, Seraphna. I have some errands I need to run. Is there anything else you'd like me to help you with?
<Seraphna> "I... think I'm alright... thank you sir." *looks around, still lost in her own little world of discovery, she clearly never got out much*
<Venerator> Feel free to explore. 6He nods to her, moving down the hallway and back into the elevator, leaving Seraphna alone in the hallway.
* Seraphna heads over to her room first, checking in on it
<Venerator> 6* The room is tidy and bare of anything homey. Her suitcases are on the bed, which is in the corner. She has her own private bathroom, also. A single dresser. And a small closet
* Seraphna unpacks before anything else, besides clothing most of her possesssions are in manuals and books, and a datapad containing even moreso. She sets up a picture of her father, and adjusts the pendant on her neck, "Well... it's home now."
<Venerator> (You want to end it here now or did you have anything else in mind?)
<Seraphna> ((unless you're up for some explaination, I'm pretty much waiting on everyone else <.<; ))
<Venerator> (Roger)
<Venerator> Session Eeeends
Session Close: Sun Sep 11 21:39:05 2005

Session Start: Mon Sep 12 18:19:14 2005
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<Warren`> Stardate: 10-581.7.5
<Warren`> Location: P.A.X. Military Station Orbitting Europa
<Warren`> 6* Slasher's military shuttle arrives in the hanger of the station after going through a small delay with the docking proceedures. As the shuttle lands, Slasher could see a man with black hair standing on the hanger floor. He's wearing a captain uniform.
* Slasher stands up from his seat, glancing out the window one last time at the man, he turns and steps over to the hatch opening it with a tap on the control console.
* Warren` opens a folder, glancing at Slasher's military record and his picture. He glances up, his blue eyes scanning over Slasher's face to confirm this is who is standing before him. Closing the folder, he tucks it under his left arm and waits for Slasher.
* Slasher takes a step off the shuttle and into the hanger, his bag slung across his back, he turns walking towards the man.
<Warren`> Lieutenant Winters, I presume.
* Slasher nods in response. 1"Captain Carmichael"
<Warren`> Correct. 6He shakes his head at the staff who seems to be waiting to grab Slasher's bag. They nod, moving off to do other things. He turns back to Slasher.
<Warren`> Follow me to your room.
* Slasher 's left hand moves upto salute Warren
<Slasher> Yes sir.
* Warren` does a brisk 180 turn with his heels, moving toward the hanger exit which leads to the hallway.
* Slasher follows behind and to Warren's right. 1"If I may ask Sir, How many have signed up for this mission so far?"
<Warren`> You have General Cartwright and Lieutenant Cran on the diplomatic staff. Lieutenant Commander Durran will be arriving on the station shortly after his affairs are in order. And then there is you and I. The rest of the personnel on the station thus far are the engineering staff, the mechanics, and the technicians.
<Slasher> 2 Diplomats and 3 Security Staff then? Are more to be expected?
<Warren`> We are currently engaged in negotiating the terms for a counselor and there is talk about sending a Dragoon. And I assume we will have a few more sign ups for security and diplomatic.
<Slasher> A Dragoon, Sir?
<Warren`> Indeed. It would appear after the war, a single Dragoon was left in the military. And someone wants it on our unit. 6He stops at the elevator, tapping the button with his left hand.
<Slasher> What do you think of it?
<Warren`> Personal feelings aside, I do not think it is wise to have a weapon like that in this unit.
<Slasher> I would haveto agree with you on this one. And I suppose there is nothing you can do to deny it?
<Warren`> My concerns have been put on the record. But I do not have the final word.
<Warren`> 6* The elevator doors open.
* Slasher waits patiently for Warren to step on.
* Warren` steps into the elevator, gesturing at the controls
<Warren`> You'll find the station divided up into sections. CNC is on the top floor and the diplomatic staff's floor is the one below it. Our floor is the third floor of the station, and the next five levels are living quarters. The hanger is here, as you can see, and the floors underneath us are engineering.
* Slasher steps in, looking at the controls
<Slasher> May I make a suggestion, Sir?
<Warren`> You may speak freely.
<Slasher> I believe it would be very wise for us to be able to see what everyone's capabilities are when it comes to self-defense. As much as I'd like to believe everything will go smoothly, we know it won't.
* Warren` presses the button for the first floor of living quarters.
<Warren`> A reasonable suggestion. I do not fancy moving an unfamiliar unit into battle without first deciding the unit can work together cohesively.
<Slasher> How many crew members are on board, Sir?
<Warren`> 30 engineers, 40 technicians, and 15 mechanics.
<Slasher> This Lieutenant Cran...Is she related to General Alexander Cran?
<Warren`> Adopted daughter.
<Slasher> Hmmmm....
* Warren` shifts his stance after the mention of Lt. Cran, tapping his fingers of his right hand on his left hand as he waits for the elevator doors to open.
<Slasher> Doesn't General Cran oppose this entire operation?
<Warren`> Correct. 6He shifts as the elevator doors open, stepping out into the hallway.
* Slasher takes a step out behind him. 1"Can she be trusted then?"
<Warren`> I'm more concerned with her lack of military knowledge or training.
* Warren` moves down the hallway, passing doors marked for Venerator, himself, Seraphna, and Durran
* Slasher follows behind, his eyes watching the doors as he passes by.
<Slasher> So she used her last name to get her position then?
<Warren`> More likely her father assigned her to the position. 6He stops at the door labeled for Chad Winters, pulling out a card key and holding it out to Slasher.
* Slasher reaches out, grabbing it, he turns it around then back. 1"How nice of him."
* Slasher slides his card through the controls.
<Warren`> 6* The card reader flashes and the door unlocks, revealing a simple room of just a bed, a closet, a dresser, and a small bathroom
* Slasher studies the room. 1"How luxorius"
<Slasher> When will our first briefing be?
<Warren`> I assume General Cartwright will assign a date by the middle of the month which will be at the end of the month. He is currently waiting for more people to be assigned to the unit. You will be sent a memo of when it will be.
* Slasher nods.
<Slasher> Very well then. It will be a pleasure working under you Captain Carmichael.
<Warren`> I look forward to it, Lieutenant Winters. 6He steps back and walks off down the hallway, leaving Slasher alone.
* Slasher steps into his room, tossing his bag onto the bed. He opens the zipper and pulls out his Laptop, setting it on his bed, he flips it open and boots it up. He begins unpacking the rest of his things and putting the stuff away
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Session Close: Mon Sep 12 19:02:34 2005

Session Start: Wed Sep 14 21:51:56 2005
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<Warren`> Stardate: 10-581.7.10
<Warren`> Location: P.A.X Military Station Orbiting Europa
<Warren`> 6* Dragoon Alpha Ariel, having been put on a shuttle that was sent out to the moons of Jupiter, would have found no company - the pilot speaks not a word to her, in fact, does nothing except steal glances at her like she's some sort of bizzare alien. By the time the shuttle arrives at the hanger and goes through the docking procedures, she would find it empty except for one man - a man with black hair standing in the hanger wearing (cont)
<Warren`> 6* A captain's uniform. He seems to be holding a folder in one hand, glancing down at it and then up at the shuttle as it lands in the hanger and shuts off it's engine.
* Ariel sits quietly on the shuttle, even after it's finished landing. She glances to the pilot, as if waiting for something.
<Warren`> <Pilot> ... 6He stands up after unbuckling himself. He glances at Ariel, jerking back in surprise, glancing at her, then at the door. "Uh..you can go...us..Miss.."
* Ariel nods, and undoes her restraints and heads for the shuttle door.
<Warren`> 6* The pilot taps a button to open all the doors and hops out his own side door, hurrying around the shuttle and past the man in the Captain's uniform as he moves into the hallway beyond the hanger. The man doesn't bother to watch him go, but stands at the door Ariel will be coming out of in a moment
* Ariel steps off the shuttle, looking around the hangar. She notices the captain, and pauses a moment, then salutes. Almost casually, despite the machine like percission.
<Warren`> I'll assume you're Dragoon Alpha Ariel, correct? 6He asks after she's done with the salute, giving her the military respect a human recruit would get.
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<Warren`> (There's...more than one!)
<Ari[AWAY]> ((Alpha Dragoon Ariel: Mass production model!))
<Warren`> (I knew it!)
<Warren`> I'll assume you're Dragoon Alpha Ariel, correct? 6He asks after she's done with the salute, giving her the military respect a human recruit would get.
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* Ariel nods, "Correct."
<Warren`> I'm Captain Carmichael. 6He states after a moment. Shifting his stance, he begins to walk toward the hanger door. "Follow me." 6His tone is brisk and to the point, and by his stance, it's obvious that while he's not being disrespectful or awed by Ariel, there's something there that states he does not want to be in her company longer than necessary.
* Ariel manages to easily keep pace, not seeming to notice the captain's reaction being any different... That, or she doesn't let herself care much about it.
<Warren`> CNC is located on the top floor and the diplomatic floor is beneath it. Our security unit is located on the third floor. The next five floors are living quarters - all the core members are located on the first floor of the living quarters. Then you have the hanger. 6He walks into the hallway as he talks, tucking the folder under his left arm as he walks. "Everything underneath us is engineering."
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<Warren`> CNC is located on the top floor and the diplomatic floor is beneath it. Our security unit is located on the third floor. The next five floors are living quarters - all the core members are located on the first floor of the living quarters. Then you have the hanger. 6He walks into the hallway as he talks, tucking the folder under his left arm as he walks. "Everything underneath us is engineering."
* Ariel nods as they walk, taking it all in.
* Warren` steps up to the elevator, tapping the button. He turns to look at Ariel
<Warren`> Do you have any questions?
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<Warren`> Do you have any questions?
* Ariel pauses a moment, then shakes her head, "I do not."
<Warren`> 6* The elevator arrives and the doors open. Warren steps into the elevator, turning around and waiting for Ariel to step in.
* Ariel of course, follows. Would be silly not to.
* Warren` mashes the button for the correct floor. As the doors close, the two of them are alone in the elevator - standing in silence. Warren glances down at the buttons as he taps his left hand's fingers against his right arm
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* Warren` mashes the button for the correct floor. As the doors close, the two of them are alone in the elevator - standing in silence. Warren glances down at the buttons as he taps his left hand's fingers against his right arm
* Ariel stands still as the elevator starts to move, almost at attention.
* Warren` shifts as the elevator rises, not really having anything to say it seems. He glances once at Ariel, perhaps observing her, but he turns toward the elevator doors when they open. He steps out, moving down the hall.
<Warren`> This is General Cartwright's room. 6He gestures at it, then gestures at another door. "This is my room, followed by Lt. Cran's room, followed by Lt. Winters room and Lt. Commander Durran's room. Your room is here." 6He stops at a door past the others so far, then turns holding out a card key that is used to unlock the door via card reader
* Ariel pauses a moment, then nods. "I will remember that."
* Warren` nods, then tilts the key toward her to take.
<Warren`> The military commission stated you didn't need pay like the other P.A.X. leaders, but you will receive pay like any one else. You may use it however you see fit.
<Warren`> (leaders = members)
* Ariel takes the key, surprisingly delicately for a being of her nature. She nods, possibly a touch of greatfulness in her expression, "Is there anything else to be addressed?"
<Warren`> If you do not have any questions, then you're free to retire to your quarters. A memo will be addressed to you when meetings take place.
* Ariel nods once more, "Understood." She salutes, slightly more formal than the first time.
* Warren` salutes back, then turns and moves down the hallway, leaving Ariel to her devices.
<Warren`> (Want to end it here?)
<Ariel> (Yeah)
<Warren`> Session ENDS!
Session Close: Wed Sep 14 23:05:50 2005

<Warren`> Time Chart: 10-581.7.30
<Warren`> 6* After weeks of people moving in slowly and joining, and the various team members meeting each other time, it's almost time for a scheduled meeting with the entire team. Currently, though, we open up to Lieutenant Winters and Lieutenant Commander Durran on the security floor, where Captain Carmichael told them to meet. So far there's been no sign of him.
* Xanatos`Durran is currently leaned over looking at a moniter.
* Slasher crosses his arms as he looks down at a monitor, waiting.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and looks around. "What time did he say he was coming here?'
<Slasher> We was supposed to be here 10 minutes ago.
<Slasher> NRP: He.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and checks his watch, then gets up and moves over to another moniter checking it. "Hmmm i'm surprised that there hasn't been a lot of fights, moving different groups together like this."
<Warren`> 6* The various monitors display all the camera info from around the stations. They can literally view the entire station from this floor. So far nothing unusual seems to be happening
<Slasher> This station is full of people who are civilized, fights should be rare.
<Warren`> NRP: *the diplomat staff begins to fight*
* Xanatos`Durran nods. "Yeah, but once we start encorporating the alien races into our ranks..things will most likely get a little uneasy around here."
* Warren` steps into the room, his black hair combed back and his military uniform crisp and sharp. He is holding some sort of chart and folder as he walks past the two to his own desk, which is set to be in front of their desks. He drops the folder down and sits down, cupping his hands together as he looks at them.
<Slasher> I don't forsee a problem happening when that occurs. They won't be sending people that will cause problems.
* Xanatos`Durran pulls his hand up to salute Warren. "Sir."
* Slasher 's right hand moves upto salute. 1"Sir"
* Warren` nods crisply at them, moving to scoop up the folder
<Warren`> I apologize for being late. I had to deal with something with the technicians.
* Xanatos`Durran nods and then moves over to his desk, taking a seat.
* Slasher walks over to his desk and sits down.
<Warren`> It will probably be another month before P.A.X. gets the green light to actually begin it's quest to visit other worlds. The political nature of our government and military is slowing things down, mainly due to the demands the Janus division is making.
<Slasher> What demands?
<Warren`> Political red tape. Safety precautious. Personnel checks and sweeps. It seems as if Janus is trying to gain a heavy influence over this unit.
* Xanatos`Durran shakes his head and sighs. "I hear he even put his daughter on our team. I guess to keep checks on us."
<Slasher> For a division that doesn't want us to succeed, they're doing whatever they can to drag us down.
<Slasher> NRP: Gah that sounded stupid...*smacks his head*
<Warren`> NRP: Want to rephrase it?
<Slasher> For a division that doesn't want us to succeed, they're doing whatever they can to try and take control of us.
<Warren`> An admirable tactic by General Cran's part.
<Slasher> May I suggest that we keep a watchful eye on Seraphna?
<Xanatos`Durran> What is Venerator doing to keep control?
<Warren`> General Venerator is too busy pushing forward with his goals with P.A.X. His ideal of peace is his foremost concern. Which is why I want it to be the security unit's top priority to be the watchdogs.
<Xanatos`Durran> That we can do, sir.
<Slasher> Understood, sir.
<Warren`> On our side of the operation, we have a relatively low level of experience among our people. You two have the highest amounts of time logged in and that's why I called you two here first.
<Xanatos`Durran> Think we will have to train the hopefulls?
* Warren` shifts in his chair, tapping a button to bring up on the monitor the list of people on both sides as of now. They display on the two's screens
<Warren`> Perhaps. But I will schedule a testing session with both our people and the diplomatic staff to see what level of skill each of them have in regards to fighting. We need to know how well each of us performs and how well the diplomatic staff can defend themselves.
<Slasher> I think it would be wise to do that. *looks down, vieing the list*
<Warren`> We would be foolish to dismiss the idea that some people on the P.A.X. staff are not against us. We have to make sure we know ally from enemy while going into jobs.
* Xanatos`Durran nods and keeps his eyes on the list. "So the average years of service is 2 years among the rest of our security staff?'
<Warren`> We have a varied level of experience among both sides. DUD has only just been comissioned for duty recently. And the Dragoon Alpha Ariel has seen years of combat off and on. Then you have Lt. Cran who has no days of service.
* Slasher leans back in his chair, strumming through the names.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, now bringing up the each individul files and skimming through them. "Any hopefulls in the group that you are expecting good things from?"
<Warren`> I currently have no opinion on any on both sides. Most of our unit I've never worked with before. Military records is all I have to go on with most of us. We have a very diversed unit here and that leaves a wide area of gray as to loyalities, talents, and performances.
* Xanatos`Durran nods once again and closes the files looking up. "I'll start evaluating the security team tomorrow morning. Just to see how much they know. Depending on how quick it goes, will determine when I get the diplomatic Staff in. If that is alright with you sir?"
<Warren`> Very good. I'd like you to work with Lt. Winters, also. I want the two of you to work closely together. And I want your own personal reports after you're both done. Differing opinions is more valuable to me right now than just one voice.
* Slasher begins tappings his finger on his desk. 1"Will we have access to files so we can evaluate them better?"
<Warren`> I have programmed all the information I have clearance for into the computers. The computer will print you any file you both need.
<Xanatos`Durran> Well then. I guess the only thing we have left is the evaluations.
<Warren`> I have some problems that need dealing with right now. I will leave the two of you alone to plot your course of action here. 6He stands up, gathering his folder and moving toward the exit.
* Slasher nods. 1"I'll start evaluating the Diplomats to learn more about them."
* Xanatos`Durran watches Warren leave and the turns to Lt. Winters, "Would you rather evaluate the groups seprately or together?"
<Slasher> We can start right now. We'll be able to go through the information quicker if we work together.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Alright then, who is the first person on our list?"
<Xanatos`Durran> I have...Katrina McCormick.
<Slasher> I personaly don't trust Serena Cran. General Cran publicly opposes P.A.X. and this could be the perfect mole for him.
<Xanatos`Durran> Well of course it is the perfect mole. But do you think that he would have a mole that would be so obvious?
<Slasher> So who do you think we might not be able to trust?
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm not to sure. But I think whoever it might be, we shouldn't just gun strait for them. It would be too obvious. Why not just go by the list and see who seems the most curious after the evaluations.
* Slasher nods, leaning back.
<Slasher> Do you think we can trust the Dragoon Alpha?
* Seraphna has joined #taw
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm definently not to sure about that. We'll start from the top of the list and work our way down. *moves over and pushes a button to comm Katrina McCormick.*
<Warren`> 6* A few moments pass, then a breathless female voice answers. "Hello, this is the counselor's office. How may I help you?"
<Warren`> NRP: For some reason, picturing these two sitting in their offices, hitting buttons to summon people to THEM is funny
* Slasher brings up Katrina's file, running through it quickly.
* Xanatos`Durran clears his voice. "Ms. McCormick, this is Lt. Commander Durran, we would like you to come to the security floor so we can do a little evaluation on you. You're not in trouble, this is just standard procedure."
<Warren`> <Comm> Um, okay. I'll be there in a few minutes.
* Xanatos`Durran clicks the button off and glances over at Chad. "You think we should probably do these things in the training area?"
<Slasher> Well how did you plan on doing an evalutation?
<Xanatos`Durran> I figured we could ask a few questions for starters. To further get to know our crew. Then maybe later in the week we could have the actual battle test. You think that would work?
* Warren` is now known as Katrina`
<Slasher> I think it'd be easier to try and get everyone together for the last part, with any stragglers being dealt with afterwards.
<Xanatos`Durran> Sounds like a plan.
* Katrina` steps into the security offices, wearing a military uniform that is designated more or less for a counselor. Her red hair is a pony tail behind her and she seems to be a bit sweaty from doing something. She moves over to a chair in front of the two, sitting down and rubbing her hands along her pants.
<Slasher> How's it going Miss Katrina?
* Xanatos`Durran is silently sitting there, reading her file.
<Katrina`> I'm doing fine, Lt. Winters. 6She responds pleasantly, crossing her legs as she gets comfortable.
<Slasher> I hope that we didn't interrupt you from important business?
<Katrina`> I was just unpacking materials for my office.
* Xanatos`Durran places the file down and smiles casually at Katrina.
* Slasher looks her up and down. 1"Awfully sweaty for unpacking. If you need help we can assing someone to give you a hand."
<Slasher> NRP: asign.
<Slasher> NRP: Bah...Assign.
<Katrina`> I'm fine, thank you. It's nice of you to offer though.
<Xanatos`Durran> So I see here that you have been in your particular field for...correct me if i'm wrong...4 years?
<Katrina`> That's right. 6She turns her head to look Xanatos directly in the eyes as she speaks.
* Xanatos`Durran smiles faintly but doesn't look away. "So, how are you adjusting here with the PAX unit?"
<Katrina`> I haven't had time to meet with anyone yet, but it's fine. I spoke with General Venerator at length before arriving and he's very enthuastic about making an alliance of peace. I find it rubbing off a little.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Since you have been a part of EarthGov, I trust you have some combat skills?"
<Katrina`> Very little, I'm afraid. I try to avoid combat if necessary. I've picked up a few things from the men I counsel, but I wouldn't say I'm good.
* Xanatos`Durran nods and glances over at Winters, to allow him a question or two.
<Slasher> Your file says you were recommended by a Counselor Adams, 4 years of schooling, 8 years of hands on training. Why do you think he picked you to join P.A.X.?
<Katrina`> I worked with him since I joined EarthGov. He was my mentor and teacher in how to deal with soldiers burnt out on stressful missions. We worked together on methods to help soldiers who were burnt out or incapable of fighting regain their footing and confidence.
<Katrina`> He said he felt I could do some good on this particular assignment.
<Slasher> *nods* When do you plan on starting a psyche evaluation?
<Katrina`> General Venerator requested I wait until he had a chance to hold an offical meeting, then asked if I could meet with everyone individually to speak with them. I understand it could be a month before our first assignment. After his meeting, I will most likely conduct it a week in advance before we leave the station to go to other planets. This will ensure I have full knowledge of everyone as close as possible to leaving.
<Xanatos`Durran> Later in this week, we will be holding a group evaluation to see how well the diplomatic staff handles a battle situation. We do not require you all to become soldiers, but we do require a certain level of knowledge in basic defense. Is that alright with you?
<Katrina`> I'll try my best, but I cannot promise exceptional talent on my part. 6She turns her gaze from Slasher to Durran again.
<Slasher> We don't expect that from any non-soldier. But we are willing to help you become proficient enough to defend yourself incase a situation arises.
<Xanatos`Durran> Indeed. *he nods in agreeance*
<Katrina`> I understand. 6She nods her head, looking at both of them.
<Slasher> Our main priority is to keep everyone safe and if you can defend yourself things will go quicker for us.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Winters, then to Katrina. "Unless Lt. Winters has any other questions for you, I think that it everything."
* Katrina` turns to look at Slasher.
* Slasher clasps his hands, looking down at his monitor then up at Katrina. 1"I have no further questions. If you need help finishing moving let us know and we will send down help."
<Katrina`> Thank you again. 6She stands up, giving them both a smile. "Feel free to come see me any time if you two want to talk about anything." 6She turns and heads out the odor
<Katrina`> (door)
<Slasher> Anything?
* Xanatos`Durran looks over at Slasher as she leaves. "Hmmm, she sure does seem harmless. I couldn't really tell if she was holding anything back."
* Slasher turns to look at Xanatos. 1"She was awfully sweaty for someone who was getting her office set up..."
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Thats true. Course she could just be a sweaty type of person. We can always keep an eye on her."
<Slasher> I don't think it's that big of a problem. She may have been hiding for personal reasons.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Anyone else here to evaluate?
<Katrina`> NRP: Sera is!
<Katrina`> NRP: And I could probably arm-wrestle others.
<Slasher> So who's next?
<Xanatos`Durran> Want to try that Cran girl now?
<Slasher> Sure.
<Seraphna> NRP: I'm here
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I'll go ahead and buzz you then. :P
* Xanatos`Durran moves over and presses another button to comm up the Cran's daughter.
<Seraphna> "Hmmm... this shouldn't even be here... *crackle* ...yes?"
* Xanatos`Durran clears his throat and speaks. "Ms. Cran, this is Lt. Commander Durran of the Secutiry Staff. We are evaluating all of the members of PAX, just doing the usual check ups and information gathering. We would like to see you in the security room as soon as possible."
* Slasher pulls up Serena Cran's files, looking it over.
* Xanatos`Durran already has it open as he waits for her to enter.
<Camille> <Red_Fox> *is in the security room. No-one's sure when she arrived*
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Red Fox and then back to Slasher. Shaking his head.
* Seraphna walks in a short while later, in a greasemonkey's jumpsuit, some smudges on her face, her long blonde hair tied back, "Hiya!"
* Slasher checks her over, from head to toe. 1"I take it we interrupted you."
* Xanatos`Durran smiles lightly at her and motions for her to have a seat. Allowing Winters to take the first run of questions.
<Slasher> How is everything going for you so far? Are you transitioning yourself smoothly?
* Seraphna sits very politely, her training as a "proper lady" shining through even the grease. "I'm doing well. Especially with the machines, they're all mostly fine tuned!"
* Xanatos`Durran nods and reads over her file. Glancing at Lt. Winters.
<Slasher> That's good to hear. Your file says that you are the adopted daughter of General Alexander Cran, adopted in 10-575. A man who has publicaly voiced his disapproval of P.A.X. It also says that you have no experience as a diplomat but you were recommended by General Cran himself. What makes you think you're capable of handling this job?
<Seraphna> "My father gave me the job, he doesn't put people on tasks if they are incapable sir."
<Slasher> Noted. *he leans back in his seat*
<Xanatos`Durran> So, Ms. Cran. Your file doesn't state if you have had any type of combat training. Is it safe to assume you haven't?
* Seraphna thinks for a long second, scratching her head
<Seraphna> "...I don't think so."
* Xanatos`Durran nods. "That is fine, later in the week, we will be having a combat training session for the diplomatic staff. We do not require you to have complete military experience. Only some common experience in defending yourself.
<Slasher> Let me interject...You don't think you've had any training?
<Seraphna> "No sir, I don't think so."
<Slasher> Explain please.
* Seraphna looks at him, as if unclear, "Explain sir?"
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Lt. Winters.
<Xanatos`Durran> He is curious how you don't think you have had training. You should know for certain if you have or haven't.
* Slasher nods
* Seraphna blinks, and nods, then goes to say something, and stops, "...You know, not sure why I said that sir. I've sure I haven't ever had any kind of training in battle."
<Seraphna> "Apart from strategy."
* Slasher writes something on a piece of paper. 1"Understandable, mistakes can be made. Can you tell me if your views differ from your fathers?"
<Seraphna> "My views sir? About what exactly?"
<Xanatos`Durran> This unit. PAX.
<Slasher> And it's goals.
* Seraphna looks at them for a moment
<Seraphna> "You know... I haven't really thought about it."
* Slasher looks over at Xanatos.
<Seraphna> "To me, this is a job. Not a matter of opinions."
<Slasher> We're just concerned that his views might spill over onto you and you might be a hindrance instead of a help.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, but more to himself than in agreeance.
<Katrina`> NRP: *Durran is being distracted by Sera's breasts. He just keeps nodding*
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I was gonna say something. Slasher beat me to it. :P
<Seraphna> "Sir... that would be letting my personal views get in the way of my duty... that's impossible for me."
<Xanatos`Durran> We are asking you these questions because we are worried about the success of this mission. We are trying to weed out anyone that could hamper our success. And please do not think you are the only one that we are curious about, we have a full list of people.
* Slasher nods. 1"Later on this week we will be having a Basic Combat Evalutation meeting. Basically what we're going to do is several training programs to see where everyone is at and who needs to be worked on. What we need to function fully is everyone to have a basic level of combat training to make our missions go smoothly incase they go wrong.
<Katrina`> NRP: *on a big blackboard behind them they have Sera is a traitor. They both try to look neutral*
<Xanatos`Durran> We ask that you do not leave here feeling like you are a suspect. Since we have gotten to know you, you shouldn't have much to worry about. Just keep your head up and do your job. That is all we ask.
<Katrina`> NRP: You're just afraid she's going to tell daddy on you
<Camille> <Red_Fox> *leans against the wall, and wonders who the next interview is for*
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Naw.
* Seraphna nods, she seemed to have been expecting all this, "...Very well."
* Xanatos`Durran extends his hand to her.
* Seraphna takes it lightly and smiles
* Xanatos`Durran shakes and smiles faintly. "It'll be a pleasure working with you."
<Slasher> We look forward to working with you Serena.
<Seraphna> "You too." *she smiles cheerfully* "Any more interrogations?" *her tone jovial*
<Xanatos`Durran> Not today. You are dismissed.
* Slasher quircks his eyebrow, his expression staying the same.
* Seraphna smiles, "Thank you. Just comm me if you need me!" ^^
* Xanatos`Durran nods and watches her leave.
* Slasher turns, looking at Xanatos. 1"I'm sure your glad we have her assets on the team."
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and looks up at the ceiling. "Nice catching that "think i haven't" thing. I'm sure he has had considerable military training. Cran wouldn't leave his daughter unprepared for the harsh world."
* Seraphna heads back to blissfully working away on the machines, probably giving those currently in charge heart attacks with her modifications.
<Xanatos`Durran> And I was just trying to play good cop to your bad cop.
<Slasher> Noted. Miss Stella Akai is next, shall we call her in now?
<Slasher> Oh and we'll discuss what we fully think of once we go through everyone.
* Xanatos`Durran looks over, since she is already in the room. "Seems she is already here."
<Camille> <Red_Fox> "It's a gift."
<Camille> <Red_Fox> *sits down*
* Slasher looks at Red Fox. 1"Huh, a sneaky one I see."
<Camille> <Red_Fox> "Thanks."
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles. 'Sooo, how are you adjusting here?"
<Camille> <Red_Fox> "Pretty well so far."
* Slasher pulls up Red Fox's files, strolling through it.
<Xanatos`Durran> 2 years of service. Must of been doing something right to get suggested for PAX. What do you think that was.
<Xanatos`Durran> ?
<Camille> <Red_Fox> "Well, I like to think I'm good with security."
<Camille> NRP: Haha, the doublemeaning
<Xanatos`Durran> Well of course. If not, then we have a problem. But why do you think General Wayne chose you?
<Camille> <Red_Fox> "Ah, I've had experience, and I'm extremely dedicated to the cause. Having seen what war does close up, I don't ever want to see another start."
* Xanatos`Durran nods, then glances at Lt. Winters.
* Slasher crosses his arms. 1"You say you're experienced. What would you consider you're best traits and abilties?"
<Camille> <Red_Fox> "Well, for a start, I'm sneaky."
<Xanatos`Durran> Granted. But how good are you with weapons?
<Camille> <Red_Fox> "I have some skill. I wouldn't say I'm a master, though."
<Slasher> NRP: *leaps across his desk, tackling Xanatos*
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Wooo.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, making a mental note.
<Slasher> What would you say you can bring to P.A.X.?
<Katrina`> NRP: I swear, if she says "Stealth", I'm going to crack up right now.
<Camille> <Red_Fox> "I'm dedicated, I'm fully trained, and I'm a quick learner. What do you need?"
<Katrina`> NRP: <Slasher> Are you a traitor? <Red Fox> Certainly! Wait, what did you just ask? <Slasher> A-HA!
* Xanatos`Durran looks at Slasher. "I can't think of anything else to ask."
<Slasher> Good. By a weeks end we will be holding a Basic Combat Evaluation. To help us, the Security unit, work better alongside the Diplomats.
<Camille> <Red_Fox> "Thankyou."
<Slasher> Thank you for your time.
<Camille> <Red_Fox> "Not a problem."
* Xanatos`Durran nods. "We hope for good things.'
<Camille> <Red_Fox> *stands*
* Slasher turns to Xanatos. 1"Let us send Dragoon Alpha Ariel in."
* Xanatos`Durran nods. "I agree." Moves a hand over the comm and call the Dragoon Alpha Ariel.
* Ariel has joined #taw
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
* Mara has left #taw
<Xanatos`Durran> nRP: Brb.
<Ariel> <c> "...yes?"
* Camille is now known as Alicia
<Xanatos`Durran> "Please report to the security room. We are evaulating our staff and you are next on the list."
<Ariel> <c> "Understood."
<Katrina`> NRP: AKAGSSX
* Ariel proceeds immediately to the security room.
* Xanatos`Durran waits patiently for Ariel to be seated.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Dragoons just look like humans right?
<Katrina`> NRP: Yes.
<Katrina`> NRP: So stare at her boobs.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Yay!
* Ariel enters, and approaches, but remains standing until addressed.
<Xanatos`Durran> You may be seated.
* Xanatos`Durran motions for Slasher to start it off.
* Ariel nods and sits down, facing them with her level, unblinking gaze.
<Slasher> Your file states your the only Dragoon Alpha currently in the Military. Can you explain to us why that is?
<Ariel> "It was deemed that I should keep my status for the military to monitor the behavoir of a Dragoon unit within human society."
<Ariel> "I... stood out from amoung my bretheren."
<Slasher> Would you care to explain?
<Katrina`> NRP: *pictures KOS-MOS from Xenosaga III whenever he pictures Ariel*
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Xenosaga 3?
<Slasher> NRP: Yeah comes after 2?
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I haven't seen pics or anything.
<Ariel> "I was damaged. Certain capiblilities have been rendered inoperable."
<Xanatos`Durran> But if you were damaged. Wouldn't that deem you defective?
<Slasher> Did you lose your ability to transform?
* Ariel nods.
<Ariel> "Correct."
<Slasher> How are you adjusting to P.A.X.?
<Ariel> "It is... more accomidating than the regular base."
<Slasher> Hmm...*looks over at Xanatos*
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his chin. "Well umm, we are having a session toward the end of the week to test everyones combat capabilities. We hope to see you there."
* Slasher taps the pen in his right hand as he studies Ariel.
<Slasher> So the only thing differentiates you between the others is that you can't transform right?
<Katrina`> NRP: Ariel broke. You need to kick her some
<Ariel> "As far as I am aware."
<Ariel> "Also, I will have no difficulty attending the combat analysis session."
<Xanatos`Durran> "Well then, I don't really have any furthur questions."
<Slasher> Good.
<Ariel> *nods* "Is that all?"
* Xanatos`Durran nods. "Yes. You may continue your duties."
<Slasher> I have no more questions. I look forward to working with you.
<Xanatos`Durran> Thank you for your time.
<Xanatos`Durran> and I as well.
* Katrina` is now known as DeathStar
* Ariel stands, salutes, then departs.
* Slasher salutes in response.
* Xanatos`Durran salutes.
* Xanatos`Durran looks at Slasher. "Well I promised to go meet the mechanics to talk about the ship. We'll meet back up soon to continue the evaluations. Why not go ahead and try to get to know the others?"
<Slasher> I've got some paper work to finish up here.
* Xanatos`Durran nods and walks out. Leaving Slasher to himself.
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Sep 19 00:24:23 2005

Session Start: Fri Sep 23 20:35:56 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20050923.log'
* Ari[AWAY] has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<Warren`> Session 1-8
<Warren`> Time Chart: 10-581.8.6
<Warren`> Location: Security Training Area of the PAX Station. Mandatory evaluation meeting of physical skills.
<Warren`> 6* General Venerator stands in the security training room area where Captain Carmichael has set up several things to help test the PAX members. He is currently speaking with Warren off to the side.
* Slasher walks into the training room and comes to a stop, adjusting his collar slightly.
* Seraphna heads in, wearing a very practical sweats, t-shirt, and jacket for this excersize.
* Slasher turns looking at Seraphna.
* Xanatos`Durran steps into the training area and stops beside the equipment, slowly begins to look things over.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina McCormick steps into the room moments later, her hair done up in a ponytail. She is wearing her military uniform with her counselor insigna on her. She stands off to the side, glancing at people as she studies them.
<Slasher> Excuse me Lt. Cran, you appear to be out of uniform.
* Seraphna blinks, "Oh... was I supposed to be in uniform?"
* Ariel has shown up nice and early, but has been standing so quietly, that she might be mistaken for a statue.
<Slasher> This is a mandatory meeting.
<Seraphna> "I thought that just meant we had to be hear... permission to go change?"
<Warren`> 6* General Venerator walks over to where Seraphna and Slasher are standing. "Oh, it's alright, Lt. Winters. Her being out of uniform is not important. We're all not on any campaign missions to other worlds."
* Slasher turns his head to General Venerator. 1"Understood General."
* Alicia is now known as Red_Fox
* Xanatos`Durran glances up at Venerator, then looks over to Warren and steps over to him. "Sir, how are we going to go about this training session?"
* Red_Fox steps into the training room, hopefully not too late
<Seraphna> "I... umm... okay..."
* Seraphna looks around at the others curiously
* Warren` puts his hands behind his back, then nods to Durran, moving over to a shooting range set up. On the other side of the room are human dummy targets. There's a booth set up with a plasma handgun and a plasma rifle.
* Ariel has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Ariel> This program has performed an illegal operation...
* Slasher walks over to Warren and Xanatos and stops, waiting patiently.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, as he goes along. "Will we be setting up some type of hand to hand test as well?"
<Warren`> First I want to test everyone's capacity with a standard issue firearm. You will all be armed with plasma handguns as your standard military weapon. Other weaponary you choose to bring along must first be cleared with me. However, this you will always have on you. If you prefer to have a rifle with you, also, check with me and we can set you up with both.
* Warren` nods to Durran, indicating he guessed correctly.
* Xanatos`Durran shakes his head in understanding.
* Ari[AWAY] has joined #taw
<Red_Fox> NRP: WB
<Warren`> 6* Katrina walks over to stand closer to where Warren is at so she can listen. She rub plays with her right ear as she listens to what he's saying.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator moves over to the side where he stands, watching as Warren conducts his tests.
* Seraphna looks uncomforterable
* Slasher places his hands behind his back, clasping them, he stands there listening intently.
<Warren`> A second standard military weapon you can have with you is an energy sword. This is optional and advisible only for close range fights. The military only includes this still for people who feel that they'd do better with a sword instead of a gun if an enemy gets too close. 6He pulls out nothing but a hilt of a sword with no blade. "I will demonstrate how to use this weapon."
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* Warren` presses a switch on the hilt and a blade extends. He shows the blade, then taps a button and the blade is energized with plasma energy as it courses through the blade.
* Seraphna looks interested, but still uncomforterable about something.
* Warren` turns the plasma energy off and taps the button, closing the blade back into the hilt. He sets it down on a table for now.
* Red_Fox watches interestedly
* Xanatos`Durran glances from the rifle to the hilt of the beam saber, to the pistol. Thinking to himself.
* Garland has joined #taw
* Red_Fox looks at the pistol and saber, also thinking
<Warren`> Remember, the energy sword is optional. The handgun will remain mandatory. I want diplomats to carry them, also. The only time I want you to remove your weapon is if you're in a meeting with an alien diplomat and you absolutely have to leave your weapon behind.
* Garland is now known as DUD
* Seraphna looks even worse <.<
* Red_Fox glances over at Seraphna
<Warren`> 6* Katrina studies Seraphna, glancing at the weapons, then back at her. She seems to be rubbing her chin silently as she studies her.
<Slasher> Is something bothering you Lt. Cran?
* Warren` glances toward Seraphna, having been oblivious during his speech.
* DUD floats in, rattling as the gyros inside of it spin lopsidedly.
<Seraphna> "I ummm... I... really..."
* Red_Fox 's attention is stolen by the floating robot-thing!
* Seraphna looks over at the loud interruption / distraction.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina glances at DUD in surprise. She leans her head forward. "What is THAT?"
* Warren` sighs as if he's in pain as DUD appears.
<Red_Fox> "Is that part of the training program?"
<Warren`> <Venerator> This is DUD, a member of our unit. DUD serves as a diplomat and a security agent.
<Seraphna> "Whatever it is... I think I can make it run quieter if I can have a look..."
* Slasher eyes Seraphna out of the corner of his eye
<DUD> Hello.
<Red_Fox> "..."
* Red_Fox pauses, then speaks. "Hello there."
<Seraphna> "Gyro's are a bit off by the sound of it..." *her left ear twitches* "...and is that a C79 Modulator?"
<Slasher> *coughs* May we continue sir?
* DUD rotates slowly in the air, it's optical sensors flicking on and off as the lenses focus on each person in the room.
* Ariel raises her hand.
<Warren`> Yes, Dragoon Alpha Ariel?
* Xanatos`Durran just stands back from the group, hands behind his back, listening to the conversations and watching each of the 'members' of the unit.
<Ariel> "Sir, am I required to carry the predefined arms? It seems an unnessisary allocation of resources."
<Warren`> You're right. It would be. No, you are not required to carry any additional weapons that you do not want.
* DUD focuses on Seraphna brifely, "Self matinence will be serviced later in the evening."
* Ariel nods her head in acknowledgement
* Seraphna looks over at Ariel
* Seraphna tilts her head to the side, wondering...
<Warren`> Alright, who wants to begin the firearm testing. 6He gestures at the handgun and rifle on the table, then at the test dummy across the room.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina eyes DUD a bit, then focuses back on Warre.
<DUD> I volunteer.
<Warren`> I...you volunteer. 6He pauses, then sighs, gesturing for DUD to take his turn.
* Xanatos`Durran rests his eyes on DUD, watching him with interest.
<Xanatos`Durran> nRP: or it.
* Red_Fox also watches, wondering what the little bundle of gears can do
* Ariel watches impartially, standing at attention.
<Warren`> <Katrina> This should be interesting 6she says under her breath.
* DUD floats over to the fire arms. The small hatch on the top of the sphere flipping up as the blue-green bulp ignights, projecting a crude hand that reaches down and grips the gun.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator eagerly awaits what DUD can do.
* Slasher turns his head looking at Venerator, studying his expression for a second before looking back at DUD.
<Slasher> I'd expect nothing lower than bulls-eyes from a robot.
* DUD lifts the gun suddenly, flipping it around in it's hand firing three shots in rapid succession.
<Slasher> NRP: *sadly they were aimed at Venerator, thus killing him quickly*
<Warren`> NRP: That poor bastard never makes it long in a RPG.
<Warren`> 6* The ceiling suddenly cracks and falls down on top of the test dummy
<Seraphna> NRP: Thus the brash, young, underspoken Lt.-Clnl Dath Starr joined the team. <.<;
<Warren`> NRP: LOL. He always does when Venerator dies
* Warren` grits his teeth, praying that DUD never fires at a wall that leads to the vaccuum of space.
* DUD sets the gun down and spins away from the table. "Merely potentially lethal damage."
<Warren`> <Katrina> Wow. That was so ... totally unexpected.
* Ariel seems unimpressed.
<Slasher> Inefficient way to take out an opponent.
<Red_Fox> I didn't even expect a robot in the team, this doesn't surprise me much.
<DUD> Efficiency is irrelevant. Opponent neutalization is all that is imperative.
<Warren`> ...Anyone else want to volunteer?
<Red_Fox> Sure. I'll take a shot.
* Warren` nods to Foxx.
* Red_Fox steps towards the fire arms, picking up the pistol, and firing three neat shots at the target
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: BRB Phone.
<Warren`> 6* The test dummy takes three shots around the torso area - nothing stellar, but efficently neutralized.
* Red_Fox places the pistol back, and returns
<Warren`> <Venerator> Impressive firing, Lt. Akai
<Red_Fox> Thanks
* Warren` nods to her, then looks to anyone else, given the unspoken option to volunteer.
* Slasher steps forward, walking over to the table.
* DUD spins idly.
* Slasher reaches down picking up the pistol, twirling it in his hand to test it's weight, as he walks over towards the dummys.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina shifts her weight, looking over at Seraphna again as Slasher does his stuff.
* DUD floats over to Katrina.
* Slasher stops, pulling the gun up and firing off 7 shots.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina turns to glance at DUD, glancing him over with interest. "Hello, DUD."
<Warren`> 6* The test dummy gets shot in the arms, legs, and dead on in the chest for a fatal kill.
* Seraphna flinches a bit whenever she hears the gunfire
* Slasher drops his arms and walks back over towards the table, setting it down back in it's place.
* DUD focuses and unfocuses the lense on her several times, calculating silently as it appears to be thinking.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina studies Seraphna, sensing something coming from her.
<Red_Fox> ... nice.
* DUD spins and bubbles over to Seraphna now, repeating the same process.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator silently regards Slasher
<Warren`> Very good, Lt. Winters.
* Slasher takes his place back amongst the others, farther back this time.
<Warren`> Anyone else?
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Alright i'm back.
<Xanatos`Durran> Do you need to see what I can do sir?
<Warren`> Yes, please.
* Seraphna looks over DUD, seeming to be calculating right back at him!
<Seraphna> "You know... I could fix a few things and you'd probably be running at a higher level of efficiency."
* Xanatos`Durran nods and moves over to the table, he lifts the pistol up into his left hand and takes aim. He pulls the pistol up to his eye and fires two shots.
<DUD> Incorrect.
* Slasher eyes Seraphna and Dud
<Warren`> 6* The test dummy takes one hole in the chest --- as both shots hit dead on in the center.
<Red_Fox> ... damn... that was incredible
<Seraphna> "Are you sure? I can hear a few things in there that could use some tweaking... and I mean beyond maintenance."
* Xanatos`Durran looks at his shot and places the gun down, moving back to his spot, retaking his place.
* Warren` nods to Durran, giving the faintest bit of a smile. He glances at Ariel, gesturing at the test dummy
<Warren`> Your turn.
<DUD> Noted, archived.
* DUD floats away from Seraphna
<Warren`> NRP: *Ariel's OP system, Windows, has broken down again*
* Ariel nods and walks forward. She stops in front of the dummy, and instead of picking up the gun, simply raises her arm. Two bolts of energy form in front of her palm, and strike out at the dummy.
* Seraphna watches Ariel, mumbling something
* Red_Fox glances over to Seraphna
<Warren`> 6* The test dummy is struck in the head and heart.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Truly amazing, Ariel.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Damnit, brb again.
<Warren`> Very effective.
* Red_Fox nods in agreement
* Ariel turns to Venerator, "A static target is not a true indication of marksmanship." She moves back to her previous spot, and resumes standing at attention.
<Warren`> <Katrina> I guess I'll go next. 6She rubs her hands on the sides of her legs as she walks up to the gun, glancing at it as she picks it up in her right hand.
<DUD> NRP: Unbeknownst to the rest of the crew, she is in fact left-handed.
<Warren`> NRP: Curses.
<Warren`> NRP: Stop doing that
<Seraphna> *Still flinches, clearly she dislikes this excersize
<Warren`> 6* Katrina shifts the gun to his left hand and aims it steadily at the target. She fires the gun and the shot hits the wall 1 foot from the target's chest.
<Slasher> Take a breathe next time Katrina.
<Warren`> <Katrina> ... Right. 6She aims at it again and fires, again hitting the wall.
* DUD floats over to Katrina.
* Warren` rubs the side of his face as he watches.
* Slasher walks up and behind Katrina, sliding behind her, he places his hands around her's helping his get into the best position.
* DUD focuses on her face and rotates a little bit, looking as though it may say something.
<Slasher> NRP: helping her.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina glances back at him, then at what he's doing, lifting her head to look at the test dummy.
* Slasher steps back. 1"Now try."
<DUD> I have no advice for you. There will be no one to help you aim when it is a moving target. *he floats away passively*
<Warren`> 6* Katrina takes a deep breath, firing again, barely nicking it's left arm this time.
<Slasher> Better. With a little more practice, you'll do good.
<Warren`> <Katrina> ... I confuess shooting was never really my strong point. 6She says apologetically, setting the gun on the table, stepping back.
<Warren`> Alright, Lt. Cran, your turn.
<Red_Fox> Don't worry about it. You just need practice.
* Seraphna looks about, hoping someone else is left, then looks down at the floor
<Seraphna> "S-Sir... I'm not very good around weapons..."
<Slasher> If you need help, Lt. Xanatos or I will willingly help.
<Warren`> Noted. Now take your time and shoot.
* Xanatos`Durran nods in agreement.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina nods her thanks to him, turning to look at Sera, sensing her dread.
* Slasher takes his spot, standing, watching Seraphna.
* Seraphna walks over to the gun, looking at it like one might look at a poionous snake
<Warren`> <Venerator> It'll be okay, Sera. It's just a tool like the wrenches you'd use to work on a machine.
* Seraphna picks it up unsteadidly, she grasps the handle and looks at the target, pointing the gun out at the dummy, her hand shakey as she tries to aim.
* Seraphna fires once and yelps as it hits a far wall.
* Warren` sighs, getting the sense the diplomats will be in big trouble.
* Seraphna whimpers a bit, the sighs, closing her eyes for a moment
<Xanatos`Durran> Why are you afraid?
* DUD spins annoyedly.
* Seraphna doesn;t even open her eyes as her body moves, she gets into a trained position and fires three times.
<Slasher> Hmm..
<DUD> The roster should be trimmed. Should diplomacy fail there are far too many liabilities.
<Warren`> 6* Two shots nail the chest and a third one nails the target's neck.
* Seraphna opens her eyes as if still trying to take aim.
<Seraphna> "I-I'm just no good at this see?"
* Xanatos`Durran doesn't say a word, he looks at the target and then at Seraphna. "..."
<Warren`> <Venerator> But you hit the target perfectly.
* Slasher looks over to Xanatos. 1"This must be what she meant about I don't know.
<Xanatos`Durran> Obviously.
<Seraphna> "I what...?"
* Warren` shifts to study Seraphna carefully. He doesn't seem happy by her skills. In fact, he's quite the opposite - his face shows a dubious wariness.
* Seraphna looks over at the far wall where she first shot
<Seraphna> "But I missed..."
<Xanatos`Durran> The target is clearly dead.
<Warren`> You're done, Lt. Cran. 6He gestures for her to put the gun down. "The shooting portion of this test is over."
* Seraphna puts the gun down, glad she didn;t have to fire more the once.
<Warren`> I'm overall impressed with the results, despite some misgivings on a few areas. I'd like to test some hand-to-hand combat, but I'll need a volunteer to be the tester.
<DUD> I volunteer.
<Warren`> ...you?
<Red_Fox> Well, he's eager to please.
* DUD spins quietly.
<Seraphna> "Is he programmed to do that?"
<Warren`> Your mass would make it extremely hard to hit you, DUD. We'd need someone with more mass.
* DUD rotates slowly, contemplatively.
* Red_Fox wonders whether to volunteer herself
<Seraphna> "I-I guess I could do better at this sir."
<Red_Fox> You're not volunteering, are you?
* Xanatos`Durran glances around, looking at Lt. Winters. Then at Seraphna.
<Warren`> I need someone with fighting experience, Lt. Cran. According to what I've seen, you have none. You need to be tested, not a tester.
<Slasher> I'll volunteer...*pulls off his uniform top, his white tank top underneeth.*
<Warren`> 6* Katrina turns to look at Slasher as he speaks up, guessing he might volunteer.
<Warren`> Alright, Lt. Winters will be our tester. I need someone to volunteer and fight him.
<Seraphna> "Yes sir..."
<Red_Fox> I'll do it
* Slasher walks over to the mat, walking into the center of it.
* Red_Fox walks over shortly after.
<Warren`> Alright, Lt. Akai. This is simple. This isn't about overpowering the other person. It's like a simple match: Three light blows to each other will end the match.
* Red_Fox nods
* Slasher slides into a basic self-defense stance, his right held downwards and his left hand up infront of his face
<Warren`> You each want to land the blows, of course. So, this is all about defense and offensive.
* Red_Fox slides into a martial arts pose herself, preparing
<Warren`> Go.
* Warren` walks around the two as they stand on the mats placed on the floor.
* Slasher takes a step forward, bouncing slightly
* Red_Fox moves forwards, slowly at first, watching Slasher intently
<Warren`> 6* Katrina slides up to Seraphna, smiling at her. "How are you feeling?"
* Red_Fox moves forwards quickly, aiming a punch at Slasher's gut
* Slasher leaps backwards, throwing his left hand downwards to push Red Fox's punch down.
* Red_Fox spins around, sweeping with her leg
* Seraphna looks over at her
<Seraphna> "Confused..."
<Warren`> <Katrina> About what, exactly?
* Slasher hops over the sweek and kicks outwards towards Red Fox's left shoulder.
<Seraphna> "Did I fire the gun after the first time? I don't remember doing that..."
* Red_Fox slips to one side, barely avoiding the kick
<Warren`> <Katrina> You did. Why do you think that you don't remember?
* Slasher lands back on the mat and drops, throwing his own sweep kick at her.
* Red_Fox hops above the kick, jumping back for a moment
* Xanatos`Durran watches the fight with keen interest.
* Slasher lands once again on the mat, this time he hops backwards.
<Seraphna> "Not sure... maybe it was just one of those adrenaline moments? I hear people go blank on what they do then..."
* Red_Fox takes a breath, almost seeming distracted for a moment
<Warren`> <Katrina> Sometimes. Why do you feel you had an adrenaline moment from shooting a gun?
* Slasher plants his left foot and launches himself back at Red Fox, leaping up and coming down with a sliding kick.
<Seraphna> "Well... I was really nervous... I'm not sure..."
* Red_Fox once more slides away, but the kick brushes against her
<Seraphna> "I've never even picked up a gun before..."
<Warren`> <Katrina> Do you have bad feelings toward weapons?
* Slasher slides past Red Fox, leaving his backside exposed.
* Red_Fox takes the opportunity, and kicks at Slasher's back
* Warren` watches them as he paces, glancing at DUD who is monitoring the fight. He assumes the robot's eye can catch blows easier than he could.
<Seraphna> "Yeah... Daddy was didn't ever like the thought of me with a weapon."
* Slasher grunts in response from the kick, he twists as he slides and pushes himself back up.
<Seraphna> "Told me I should only ever think of using one as a last resort, that they were only meant for killing."
<Warren`> Point to Fox.
<Warren`> <Katrina> You respect your father, huh?
* Xanatos`Durran speaks up to Katrina and Seraphna's conversation, "They are also ment for protecting. That little metal mass can save your life."
* Warren` clicks a watch he had in his pocket.
<Slasher> Good job Red Fox. *takes a sideways stance and hops foward towards her, when the gap closes, he leaps foward and throws his foot outwards.
<Warren`> Time's up.
* Slasher stops his foot, holding it in the air.
* Warren` holds the watch up
<Warren`> Sometimes it's not about how good you are, but how fast you can take your opponent down and move on with the mission.
* Red_Fox leaps back, taken by surprise, but saved by the bell?
<Seraphna> "I guess... I just don't like them.."
<Warren`> Alright. Who wants to go next?
* Slasher nods approvingly to Red Fox.
* Red_Fox nods back, just as approvingly, and heads back to the group
<Seraphna> "I guess that's why he sent me to be a diplomat... I'm no good with a weapon."
* Xanatos`Durran looks from person to person. Wondering who will go next.
<Warren`> <Katrina> If you put your mind to it, you can succeed at anything. 6She says encouragingly, turning to look at what happened.
* Slasher takes this time to stretch out.
<Seraphna> "I'll go.. I guess."
<Warren`> Alright, Lt. Cran. 6He motions her in.
* Seraphna steps up, taking off her Jacket.
* Slasher slides into a fighting stance, both his hands held up high and out.
<Warren`> Go.
* Red_Fox watches, curious
* Slasher dashes forward towards Seraphna
* Seraphna hops to the side, overly relaxed it seems..
* Slasher twists his foots, letting himself slide past her.
* Seraphna twirls around as he passes, aiming a chop at his side.
<Warren`> NRP: *Actually times you guys inr eal time, just so you know. ;) *
<Warren`> 6* Katrina stands around, glancing at them fighting, but not too interested in it. She watches everyone's reactions.
* Slasher is nailed in the back, but he braces against it, twisting his right hand behind his back, grabbing onto her hand, he then swings his left hand out, aiming at her ribs
* Ariel is watching passively, as if analyzing their techniques
<Warren`> Point Seraphna.
* Red_Fox watches approvingly
* Seraphna lets him hit her, but only so she can grab his attacking hand to twist it, for a girl who seems to hate guns, she's got a good grip.
<Warren`> Point Slasher.
* Xanatos`Durran stands there, hard faces and tired looking. He should be tired too, he has been working with the mechanics in the hanger to get everything updated. As the fight continues on his attention seems to wane.
* Slasher 's left hand twists slightly but he wraps his wrist around hers and locks on, his left leg swings back, around and then towards her ribs, with enough force just to land.
<Slasher> NRP: hands not wrists.
* Seraphna brings up a knee to guard, using his own grip she pulls him towards her side to unbalance him
<Warren`> Time's up.
* Slasher tenses up, his grips releasing instantly as Warrens speaks.
* Seraphna stops, put only as her other elobow is about to dig into his back, looking up, a blank look in her eyes.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator walks forward, clapping his hands together. "Well, we've seen some good things today, but I think we should call this to an end for now. We can get further tests later. Lets all sit and talk now." 6He gestures at a table with seats. "We'll see the security team's conference table."
* Warren` glances at Venerator, nodding his head once. He reaches over to a computer, flipping it off. It seems he has had it anaylzing everyone so far.
<Warren`> NRP: We'll use, even
* Seraphna blushes and heads over to the table after collecting her jacket.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina lets out a breath of relief, moving to sit at the table on the far left on the left side.
* Xanatos`Durran moves over to the table and takes a seat that would be close to the opposite end of where Venerator and Warren would be sitting.
* Warren` walks over and sits at one of the ends of the table, even as Venerator sits at the other end, closest to Katrina.
* Ariel quietly moves to the table, taking the first availible seat
* Slasher walks off the mat, bending down to pick up his uniform top, swings it over his back and putting it on , he quickly zips it up, adjusting it as he walks over to the table.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Well I just sit then. ;D
* Slasher pulls out a seat, sitting beside Katrina.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Well, it's been a long few weeks. And we still have a small team, which I hope will get larger as time goes along. I'm certain you all know why PAX has formed. So I won't be discussing what we already know. I'd like us all to get to know each other better. I feel a team works better if you know who you're working with. I want to hear your ideas and feelings about the team.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Feel free to speak at will.
* Seraphna looks down, contemplative
* Warren` sits there as he listens, obviously not going to be speaking. He glances at everyone else to see what they have to say.
<Xanatos`Durran> Shall we give a little intel on ourselves, sir?
<Warren`> <Venerator> If you want to talk about yourself, I encourage it.
<Xanatos`Durran> Then I guess I'll begin.
* Seraphna looks up at Xan
<Warren`> 6* Katrina looks toward Xanatos, curious on what he has to say.
* DUD spins idly.
* Slasher rest's his right hand on the table, his fingers drumming against the table lightly
<Warren`> NRP: *Xanatos uses powerpoint to demonstrate points about himself he wants everyone to know*
<Warren`> NRP: I think someone should interrupt Xanatos in the middle of whatever he's saying and just start talking about themselves. It would be so mean. ;)
* Xanatos`Durran clears his throat and releases a deep breath. "I am Lt. Commander Xanatos Durran. I served EarthGov for 9 years, I joined during the middle of the war and served in some of the latter more important ones. After one mission I recieved the Medal of Distinguished Flying Cross. I served under Captain Warren Carmicheal after the war and I will be your pilot.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I wouldn't care.
<Warren`> <Venerator> That's pretty text-book.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Do you have any hobbies?
<Xanatos`Durran> No sir. I am a soldier. Ships and Gears are the only hobbies I require. My life is typical text-book. Mother died in the war, and my father retired a while ago.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator nods, leaning back in his seat to see if anyone else wants to talk to Xanatos or about themselves.
<Warren`> <Katrina> My name is Katrina McCormick. I'm the counselor for the unit. Personally, I enjoy spending my time reading books and I'm a fan of science fiction. Also, I'm a cat person if anyone wants to know now.
<Warren`> <Venerator> I always enjoyed dogs.
<Seraphna> "I had a cat a while back..."
<Warren`> <Katrina> What kind?
<Warren`> NRP: <Seraphna> I... don't know. *Everyone stares*
<Seraphna> "Siamese, with a bit of Tabby in her."
<Warren`> <Katrina> Ah, it must have been very pretty.
* Warren` seems to have tuned out as he sits there.
* Xanatos`Durran stares at a nik in the table.
* Ariel is silent.
* Seraphna smiles, "Named her Minerva..."
<Seraphna> Guess I'll go next...
<Seraphna> better with a sword instead of a gun if an enemy gets too close. He pulls out nothing but a hilt of a sword with no blade. "I will demonstrate how to use this weapon."
<Seraphna> [20:49] * Ari[AWAY] is now known as
<Seraphna> ((ack))
<Slasher> NRP: DEMON SPEAK!
<Red_Fox> NRP: Sera's speaking in tongues!
<Warren`> NRP: LOL. Awesome
<Seraphna> "...I'm Serena Cran... I'm new to EarthGov's service, I joined recently as a learning experience, I'm hoping to pick up somehting as a career here... but I don't have much of an education yet, seeing as I just finished High School a short time ago... I'm eighteen years old, love machines and robotics, like cats *smiles* and hope ot make some friends here."
* Warren` glances at Sera as she talks
<Warren`> 6* Katrina smiles at Sera. "I'm sure you will."
* Seraphna smiles back at Katrina
<Warren`> NRP: *Warren jots one word in his notes. "Lesbians"*
<Warren`> <Venerator> Ariel. 6He glances at her. "Tell us a bit about yourself. Your likes or dislikes."
* Slasher coughs. 1" My name is Chad Winters. I've been in EarthGov Military for 4 years, moving from one security detail to the next. Both my parents died in the Ridarium War. My hobby is...building ships in bottles...
* Red_Fox nods quietly, hearing that
* Seraphna looks over at Ariel again, pure curiousity etched on her face
* Ariel pauses a long time, considering that.
<Ariel> "I am uncertain how to answer that, sir."
* Seraphna looks at the others, then back at her
<Warren`> <Venerator> What do you mean?
<Ariel> "I... do not have any likes or dislikes that may be expressed."
<Seraphna> "...DOn't you do anything in your free time?"
* Ariel pauses a moment, "Not that you would consider 'recreation'."
* Seraphna blinks
<Seraphna> "Favorite food?"
<Seraphna> "Brand of Soda?"
<Seraphna> "Book? Movie?"
<Ariel> "Negative."
<Seraphna> "...Negative?"
<Xanatos`Durran> She doesn't have any.
<Xanatos`Durran> She is a dragoon. They are simply soldiers.
<Xanatos`Durran> Correct? *he looks at Ariel*
<Seraphna> "A... Dragoon?"
<Seraphna> "...A Beta?"
* Seraphna looks over at her
<Seraphna> "There aren't supposed to be any Alpha's left..."
<Ariel> NRP: *falls over laughing*
<Red_Fox> ...
<Ariel> "Correct."
* Warren` glances at the debate taking place.
<Seraphna> "...You're an Alpha Dragoon? A real Alpha Dragoon..."
<Slasher> She is an Alpha. The only one left in operation in a military position.
<Seraphna> *sounds very impressed, and excited*
* Ariel simply nods.
<Xanatos`Durran> And I believe she will be a good asset to the team. *says it in a tone that they should probably move on to someone else*
<Warren`> 6* Katrina studies Ariel with curiousity.
<Seraphna> "Your name is Ariel... does that mean you're also the FIRST unit?"
* Seraphna appears too excited to have noticed the indications
<Ariel> "Again, correct."
<Seraphna> "THis is amazing... Nice to meet you!"
* Seraphna smiles happily
* Ariel seems SLIGHTLY surprised, "It is... nice to meet you too." Her expression is questioning.
<Warren`> NRP: <Xanatos> No one cared about me.... <Warren> I care. <Xanatos> Really? <Warren> No.
<Seraphna> "I've always had an interest in the Dragoons, they're supposed to be the pinnacle of technology, not reached at anytime since the war."
<Xanatos`Durran> nRP: Xanatos could care less if anyone cared or not.
<Xanatos`Durran> nRP: SO HAH!
* Warren` glances at the floating DUD after that
* Seraphna smiles more, "I'm just surprised... were the other units like you too?"
<Ariel> "The production series produced varied results."
* DUD spins in response.
<Seraphna> "I see... very interesting... mind if we talk more later?"
* Seraphna blushes, realising she's been hogging the time.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator leans back, smiling at Sera's eagerness. He notes it will be good for Ariel to have someone who is interested in her.
<Ariel> "I would not object."
<Warren`> <Katrina> Don't worry, DUD, you're pretty good tech, too. 6She tells the spinning DUD
* Red_Fox looks over at the two uncertainly
* Warren` eyes Sera's interest in the Dragoon. He taps a pencil as he looks at her.
<DUD> Jealousy is a disease for the weak.
* Ari[AWAY] has joined #taw
<Warren`> <Katrina> A good point of view for one to have.
<Red_Fox> Anyway, I'm Lt. Stella Akai, call name 'Red Fox'. I've been in the military two years, specialising in security and stealth. I like a good book, but most of the time, I'd rather be socialising.
* Ariel has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<Warren`> <Katrina> We should all plan a trip down to the colony below us for a get together some time. It could be fun.
<Red_Fox> Can't wait
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* Warren` looks like he could care less about fun as he taps the pencil.
* Slasher looks over to Warren.
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Red_Fox> I also like sneaking up on people, and popping paper bags behind their backs.
<Warren`> NRP: <Warren> I like doing the same thing, I only I pop caps in people's backs
* DUD rotates and flutters towards the door.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Well, it seems we've gotten to know each other a little better. 6He watches DUD float off, turning back to the others. "Lets call it quits for now. In the next few weeks, we'll be actually tackling our first assignment. I'll give you more details then. Until that time, please get to know each other. You're dismissed now.
* Warren` stands up, walking over to the computer and printing up analyist data from the tests taken today. He takes it and walks over to his desk, sitting down to do work
* Xanatos`Durran stands and then steps over to Warren. "Sir, I would like to run an item by you for the missions."
<Warren`> Go ahead. 6He looks up at Xanatos.
* Slasher pushes himself out of the table, standing up.
* Seraphna heads over to Ariel
<Seraphna> "Ariel... umm... have we ever met before?"
<Warren`> 6* Katrina sits there, glancing at everyone. "By the way, I want to talk to you all one on one later. You know, get to know you all and you me with the counseling business. I'll schedule some times with you later in the week."
* Ariel pauses, then shakes her head, "I do not believe so."
* Red_Fox nods to Katrina. "Great."
* Xanatos`Durran pulls out a handheld remote PDA looking thing. "This sir. I installed recievers on all of the ships in the hanger. I can control them anytime I want with this. But, I can only control one at a time.
<Xanatos`Durran> "
* Warren` takes the device, studying it.
<Warren`> An ingenious device.
<Xanatos`Durran> Something I picked up during the war. I can ensure you that it will come in handy.
<Warren`> I'm sure it will. 6He hands it back. "I'll make sure you're cleared to carry it on missions."
* Slasher walks over towards Warrne
<Slasher> NRP: Warren.
* Xanatos`Durran nods. "Thank you, sir."
<Warren`> 6* Katrina stands up, moving to exit the room since everyone is busy right now.
* Xanatos`Durran acknowledges Winters as he walks up. "So sir." moving his head back to look at Warren. "What do you think so far? That Sera trick was certainly what I figured would happen."
* Slasher comes to a stop 4 ft away from Xanatos and Warren, waiting patiently for them to finish
* Warren` looks over his desk at Sera talking to Ariel across the room.
<Warren`> Yes. Lt. Cran's current...state of mind could be consideribly more dangerous than if she had no talent.
<Seraphna> "You seem... very familiar..."
<Ariel> "If such a meeting has previously occured, it is not within my recollection."
<Red_Fox> ... you think so too?
<Seraphna> "Strange... are you ever invited to things like Military Balls and Galas? Ceremonies maybe?"
* Xanatos`Durran looks over at Sera. "I'll certainly keep an eye on her. I just pray it doesn't hamper the mission. I must head up to the Hanger. Always time for work." dismisses himself and heads for the hanger.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator moves to leave the room next.
* Warren` looks to Slasher.
<Warren`> You needed me?
<Ariel> "My presence at such events is deemed unrequired."
<Seraphna> "Wierd... I got complete Deja Vu when I first saw you..."
<Slasher> I'll give you a list of equipment that I would prefer to use over the Military Standard.
<Warren`> Understood.
<Slasher> What do you think of Lt. Cran?
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I'mma head on out.
<Ariel> "I am afraid I am completely unable to explain the occurance."
<Seraphna> "Don't worry, most people can't." ^^
<Warren`> I would personally recommend her not being on the unit - she's too inexperienced and seems to have mental incapability to handle certain situations. However, I am outranked on the position.
* Xanatos`Durran is now known as Xan|gone
<Slasher> Perhaps Miss Katrina can try to straighten her head out?
<Warren`> Yes, I do believe she should be recommended for counseling.
<Seraphna> "I was wondering... how do you ummm... recieve maintenance?"
<Warren`> NRP: Well, you see Sera....
<Slasher> Then for the safety of our missions, we should file a request that she meets with Katrina.
<Ariel> "Pardon?"
<Warren`> Agreed. 6He says, typing something on his computer.
<Seraphna> "You're... bio-andronic right? Don't you have parts that need maintenance? All the books were unclear."
<Ariel> "Only in extreme situations. Dragoon units are designed to be self sufficient."
<Seraphna> "Self repairing... you you repair quickly?"
<Red_Fox> .. Captain?
<Warren`> Yes, Lt?
<Ariel> "Correct. Though repairing was not the word I used previously."
<Red_Fox> I was just wondering.. is there any special treatment required for Lt. Cran or either of our non-human colleagues?
* Slasher eyes Red Fox.
<Seraphna> "Healing then? THat's fine... it's interesting... I never realised I should use living terminology until I met you..."
<Warren`> Negative. They should be treated as if they were like any other person on this unit.
<Warren`> And I stress that.
<Red_Fox> Good to know.
* Warren` glances over at Sera and Ariel, studying them.
* Ariel pauses, "I only ment to indicate that I expressed previously that dragoons are designed to be self sufficient, not merely self repairing."
<Seraphna> "I see... do you need food and water?"
<Ariel> "It is not required. Though intake of water is beneficial to the units operations."
<Warren`> It seems she's more interested in a Dragoon than in a diplomat.
<Seraphna> "Are you... umm.... *blushes* able to reproduce?"
<Slasher> ...*quirks his eyes*
<Red_Fox> Well.. it's not unknown for technical personel to be inter... *pauses*
<Red_Fox> I *hope* she's after the technical specifications
* Warren` taps his pencil as he listens in to the questions.
* DUD is now known as Garland
<Ariel> "Such a function has no relation to the units intended function."
<Seraphna> "I see... but is it possible?"
* Garland has quit IRC (Quit: )
* Warren` seems to be in complete disbelief at the questions being asked.
<Ariel> "Negative."
<Ariel> "May I inquire into your persistant questioning into the matter?"
<Slasher> She's awfully curious about this subject.
<Red_Fox> Yeah.. doesn't it seem a strange choice?
<Warren`> ...
<Seraphna> "Alphas are... well... they are the highest point robotics and biological engineering have ever gone... so I'm interested, I've always had so many different questions no one could ever answer."
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Red_Fox> .oO(Lesbian. Definitely lesbian.)
<Warren`> NRP: LOL
<Warren`> NRP: <Warren> .oO (If I wasn't so manly and mysterious, I'd be asking, too)
<Ariel> NRP: Damn you Shiiiiiion!
<Warren`> I believe I have a report to file on the rotation of the space station's orbit around the moon and the influxes of the gravity upon it
* Warren` gets up and moves off to another room.
* Slasher watches Warren go. 1"I think I'll go to my room and build a ship..."
* Slasher turns and walks off, heading towarsd his room
<Seraphna> "So... do you ever feel lonely?'
* Red_Fox tries not to stare
<Seraphna> "I mean... the only Alpha in existance... let alone active Dragoon."
* Ariel pauses, "I am not the only existing Alpha, merely the only left in military service."
<Seraphna> "...There are others???"
<Ariel> "As of last report, yes."
* Red_Fox heads off to her room for now, still a little unsure what to make of all that
<Seraphna> "I see... what do they do off duty?"
<Ariel> "I am not privy to that information."
<Seraphna> "I see..."
<Seraphna> "I was wondering... from how you act... do you have... well... many emotions?"
* Ariel pauses again
<Warren`> 6* The room has now been completely emptied except for the two of them. A fan blows some papers quietly.
<Ariel> "I am unable to answer that question."
<Warren`> NRP: *sneaks off*
<Warren`> NRP: I have things to do. You guys want me to end it, and you can continue in another room?
<Ariel> NRP: Your call
<Warren`> NRP: Alright. I'll let you continue in another room
<Warren`> NRP: #pax-episode1session1-8cont
<Warren`> SESSION ENDS IN HERE
Session Start: Fri Sep 23 23:38:27 2005
Session Ident: #pax-episode1session1-8cont
* Now talking in #pax-episode1session1-8cont
* Warren` is now known as DeathStar
* #pax-episode1session1-8cont is being logged
* Ariel has joined #pax-episode1session1-8cont
<DeathStar> NRP: You two can just end it yourselves when you feel ready. If, you know, it ever begins
<Ariel> NRP: =P
* Seraphna has joined #pax-episode1session1-8cont
<Seraphna> stupid channel limit
<DeathStar> NRP: Begin at your leisure and end at it
<Seraphna> "So... do you have any friends?"
<Ariel> "Negative. Said association has been deemed unnesisary for this unit."
<Seraphna> "Well... is it impossible?"
<Ariel> "Prehaps."
<Seraphna> "I was wondering if we could be friends maybe?"
* Ariel responds identically, "Prehaps."
* Seraphna thinks she gets it, asking directly, "Be my friend?"
* Ariel hesitates, "I will do what I can."
* Seraphna giggles, "I'll take that as a yes..."
Session Close: Sat Sep 24 00:00:00 2005

Session Start: Sat Sep 24 00:00:00 2005
Session Ident: #pax-episode1session1-8cont
* Ariel nods.
* Seraphna smiles, and give her a hug, "See you around then... I told the mechanical crew I'd be back down there soon to show them something..."
* Ariel looks surprised as she's hugged, and returns it awkwardly, "I will... 'see you around'."
* Seraphna smiles, "It was really great meeting you!" ^^
* Seraphna hurries herself out
<DeathStar> NRP: Lesbians!
<Seraphna> NRP: Our first run on joke occurs... <.<
<DeathStar> NRP: It's okay. I'll woe you both with Warren's angst.
<DeathStar> NRP: <Sera> Isn't today GREAT?! <Warren> ...
<Seraphna> NRP: The sky is so blue... the bird's sound so nice! *Warren shoots down teh birds
<DeathStar> NRP: Exactly
<Ariel> NRP: Inquiring about Ariel's ability to have sex didn't help the lesbian thing =P
<DeathStar> NRP: We all know Ariel can have sex. Or else DS wouldn't want her so bad
<Ariel> NRP: Oh, is THAT all he's after?
<Seraphna> NRP: Hopefully, after a while they'll see how clinical it was of her to ask. <.<
<DeathStar> NRP: Uh...and love, I'm sure.
* Ariel is now known as Ari[AWAY]
* Ari[AWAY] has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* Ari[AWAY] has joined #pax-episode1session1-8cont
* Seraphna has left #pax-episode1session1-8cont

Session Start: Sun Sep 25 20:08:51 2005
Session Ident: #pax-episode1session1-9
* Now talking in #pax-episode1session1-9
* Dias has joined #pax-episode1session1-9
* Dias is now known as Slasher
<DeathStar> Okay, for this session...Slasher has to battle 99 million space aliens.
<DeathStar> With a spoon
<Slasher> Where's the challenge?
<DeathStar> The spoon is actually WOODEN!
<Slasher> So?
<DeathStar> You'll see.
* DeathStar hands you the spoon and you get a splinter.
<Slasher> Oww....
<Slasher> So shall we start?
<DeathStar> Right
* DeathStar is now known as Katrina`
<Katrina`> Kat will be having her opening counseling meeting with Slasher.
<Slasher> Oooh baby.
<Katrina`> You know you want to touch my boob.
<Slasher> And I shall!
<Katrina`> 5
<Katrina`> 4
<Katrina`> 3
<Katrina`> 2
<Katrina`> 1
<Katrina`> -0-
* #pax-episode1session1-9 is being logged
<Katrina`> Stardate: 10-581-8.9
<Katrina`> Location: Counselor's Office
<Katrina`> 6* Katrina's office is small, with her desk having been pushed to the end of the room than most offices so that it faces away from the door, putting her back to it and the person sitting in front of her, on the couch. She has pictures of her family hanging on the wall - a father, a mother, and possibly a brother. And she has a nice little lamp with cat stickers on it sitting on her desk.
* Katrina` sits at her desk, doing paper work.
* Slasher knocks on Katrina's door.
* Katrina` looks up, pushing her glasses up her nose.
<Katrina`> Come on in!
* Slasher opens the door, stepping inside.
<Katrina`> Hello, Lt. Winters. Have a seat, please! 6Motions at her couch.
<Slasher> How quaint...*he walks over to the couch sitting on it, lifting his left leg and crossing it across his other*
* Katrina` rolls her chair around from behind the desk so that she's sitting closer to Slasher now, crossing her own legs as she leans forward
<Katrina`> Don't like my couch?
<Slasher> Excuse me?
<Katrina`> Quaint is an interesting word to describe it. 6She studies her couch. "I brought it from home."
<Slasher> The couch is fine. It's an improvement compared to the dreary crud that we have.
<Katrina`> Thank you. 6She leans back, adjusting her glasses as she sits there. "Well, now that we're here, we can talk a little."
<Slasher> Then let's begin.
<Katrina`> How have you been doing since arriving on the station?
<Slasher> I've been doing good. How about you?
<Katrina`> I'm adjusting well, thanks. It's a pretty quiet environment.
<Slasher> I prefer the quiet. It allows for me to think.
<Katrina`> What sort of things do you think about?
<Slasher> You really want to know?
<Katrina`> Yes.
<Slasher> My past experiences.
<Katrina`> And what sort of past experiences do you like to reflect on?
<Slasher> My previous assignments.
<Katrina`> Were they good or bad for you?
<Slasher> Good, as my superiors would let you know.
<Katrina`> I'm more interested in hearing things from you than your superiors.
<Slasher> What else would you like to know?
<Katrina`> Anything you want to discuss with me.
<Slasher> *meets Katrina's eyes, looking at her* I'd like to discuss what you think of this operation.
<Katrina`> And why are you interested in what I think about it? 6She leans back in her seat.
* Slasher quirks his eyebrow. 1"Isn't that what woman want to hear? A man that's interested in what the woman thinks?"
<Katrina`> Usually a woman's more interested in what a man thinks about something.
<Katrina`> That way we can measure it against what we think.
<Slasher> Let's cut the bull Miss Katrina. What do you want to know about me?
<Katrina`> What do you want me to know about you, Mr. Winters?
<Slasher> I already know everything that I need to know about myself.
<Katrina`> I'm sure you do. I'm just here for you to talk about things troubling you. What you want to share about yourself is entirely up to you.
<Slasher> I'll log that into need to know information incase something ever troubles me.
<Katrina`> Of course. 6She removes her glasses, turning to set it on her desk. She turns back to Slasher. "If you want to go, you can leave if you want. I don't believe in keeping people here for the full hour if they have nothing on their minds."
<Slasher> ...Well there is something I'm curious about.
<Katrina`> What is that?
<Slasher> I'm concerned about certain people hindering this mission.
<Katrina`> Really? Who concerns you?
<Slasher> You saw Lt. Cran's moment while she used the firearm.
<Katrina`> And what do you think about that moment?
<Slasher> I'd prefer not to have a wild-card in the mix.
<Katrina`> So you feel she is a liability because of her reaction to the gun.
<Slasher> Quite.
<Katrina`> How does this make you feel, having a potential liability on the team?
<Slasher> My only care is that I stay alive, alongside everyone else.
<Katrina`> That's understandable. So, what do you think should be done about Lt. Cran?
<Slasher> I believe she needs a full analysis.
<Katrina`> I see. 6She shifts in her chair some as she looks at Slasher. "What else is troubling you with the safety of the unit? It seems to be a big concern for you."
<Slasher> It's a normal concern.
<Katrina`> I agree.
<Slasher> I have what I consider a perfect military record. I would like to keep it that way.
<Katrina`> What do you aspire to become one day within the military?
<Slasher> The best.
* Katrina` nods her head thoughtfully.
<Slasher> How about you?
<Katrina`> I'm content with just helping people with their problems.
<Slasher> Why do you like to help people?
<Katrina`> Because it gives me a good feeling. Why do you like being in the military?
<Slasher> It gives me purpose.
<Katrina`> It's good to have a purpose. All people need a purpose in life.
<Slasher> You're an interesting person Miss Katrina. You have quite the knack for reading people.
<Katrina`> Thank you. 6She studies Slasher, as if he's a mystery to her for a second, before she glances at the clock on the wall. "Well, normally I hate to run someone off, but I have others to see today, as well. But please, come by and see me again whenever you want."
* Slasher pushes himself up, standing up. 1"It would be my pleasure to visit you again.
* Katrina` stands up as well
* Slasher walks to the door, opening it
<Katrina`> See you later. 6She tells him.
<Slasher> Seeya. *he steps outside, shutting the door behind him*
<Katrina`> Session Ends
Session Close: Sun Sep 25 21:32:48 2005

Session Start: Sun Sep 25 22:19:25 2005
Session Ident: #pax-episode1session1-9
* Logging #pax-episode1session1-9 to 'logs\EsperNet\#pax-episode1session1-9.20050925.log'
<Katrina`> 6 6* Katrina's office is small, with her desk having been pushed to the end of the room than most offices so that it faces away from the door, putting her back to it and the person sitting in front of her, on the couch. She has pictures of her family hanging on the wall - a father, a mother, and possibly a brother. And she has a nice little lamp with cat stickers on it sitting on her desk.
* Katrina` sits at her desk, reading a book. She is wearing glasses as she reads, waiting for her next appointment.
* Xanatos`Durran opens the gives two gentle taps on the door, just enough for her to hear, yet not startle her.
* Katrina` looks up, setting the book down and standing up, giving Durran a smile
<Katrina`> Hello, Lt. Commander Durran. Please, come on in and take a seat. 6She motions to her couch
* Xanatos`Durran moves over to the couch and takes a seat, he has never has been to big on this psychoevaluation things.
* Katrina` sits back down in her chair, rolling it closer over to the couch where he's sitting. She studies, as if she picks up on his feelings, then cups her hands together in her lap
<Katrina`> I want to thank you for coming in. Normally, you won't be forced to come in here. This is just so we can meet and talk.
* Xanatos`Durran nods his head, knowing the procedure. "Yes, I understand. Just know i'm not the bigest fan of people trying to understand my emotions."
<Katrina`> I can tell. 6She crosses her legs, pulling off her glasses to set on her desk. "So, how are you adjusting to the unit so far?"
* Xanatos`Durran tries to relax a bit more and releases a breath of air, "Well I have already worked with Captain Carmicheal, and Lt. Winters is a good soldier in the making, as for everyone else. I'm still sceptical."
<Katrina`> Why are you skeptical of them?
<Xanatos`Durran> Most of them haven't seen combat, so i'm worried about their performance out in the field. I do not enjoy babysitting.
<Katrina`> Do you feel this job will require a lot of babysitting?
<Xanatos`Durran> Yes ma'am. The only reason I took this job was to increase my record so that I may become a higher ranking officer. So far, i'm not to keen on this mission, but that will not stop me from performing. I always follow orders.
<Katrina`> What do you feel about the idea behind PAX?
<Xanatos`Durran> It is a good theory. But if it works or not will be determined later I think.
<Katrina`> What do you like to do in your spare time?
* Xanatos`Durran arches his brow and begins to rub his chin. "Well I am a pilot, so I mostly pilot the ships and do tests and just make sure everything is in working order. But other than that...ummm well I do a few other things, but I am a soldier before I am a man. All things I do, begin with being a soldier."
<Katrina`> So you feel you define yourself through your job?
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm one of the best damn pilots that earthgov has ever have, I live my job, because to be the best at something, you have to live it.
<Katrina`> Do you enjoy flying?
<Xanatos`Durran> Some can almost say that the rush you get from flying a ship in a dogfight is better than sex. I'm to sure if i'll agree, but yes I really enjoy flying.
<Katrina`> I hadn't heard that one before. 6She says with amusement.
<Xanatos`Durran> I bet you haven't flown much darlin. Or you might just agree. *Xanatos chuckles now taking the time look around her office.*
<Katrina`> I can't say I've flown much in a starfighter or a gear like you have done.
<Xanatos`Durran> It is pretty dangerous. But it really does give you a rush.
<Katrina`> And you enjoy the rushes.
<Xanatos`Durran> I enjoy the fact that I know that i control what happens to my life. I control whether I live or die.
<Katrina`> I see.
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow. Waiting for more.
* Katrina` shifts in her seat as she looks at Xanatos
<Katrina`> Is there anything you'd like to talk about today?
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his chin, wondering if there was. "Umm well not really, but if you want some more help in being more prepared for a battle, You can come and visit me anytime."
<Katrina`> I'll take you up on that offer some time. 6She says smiling. "Well, if you don't feel like there's anything you wish to discuss, you're free to go."
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Thank you for you time, ma'am." He stands and exits her office.
<Katrina`> Session Ends
Session Close: Sun Sep 25 22:58:48 2005