Session Start: Mon Nov 07 19:01:40 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20051107.log'
<Warren`> Stardate: 10-581.11.29
<Warren`> Location: Spacecruiser
<Warren`> 6* The PAX Team left the Station two days ago, boarding their starcruiser to go to the planet of the Feronians in the hopes of getting an alliance treaty with them. The planet is the most important one they've gone after this year, due to it's strategic importance in the galaxy. They have arrived at the planet moments ago and the group has ten minutes until they need to report in the hanger to take a shuttle down to the planet.
* Alicia is now known as Gracia
* Ariel is already in the hangar, waiting silently.
* Gracia is now known as Alicia
* Warren` is in the hanger, also, examining the shuttle silently, looking grim as always
* Alicia is now known as Gracia
* Ariel speaks up absently, "...do you expect trouble on this mission?"
* Slasher stands beside the shuttle, his rifle in pieces on the ground infront of him.
<Warren`> The Feronians, from what research I had time to do, are singleminded in their own well being. They will do whatever suits them to ensure they get the best deal. As long as the diplomats do their job properly, it should be a clean mission.
* Katrina` has joined #Taw
<Slasher> So pretty much dangle a piece of cheese infront of them and they'll be content.
<Warren`> .... pretty much.
* Katrina` hurries into the hanger, adjusting her uniform
<Katrina`> I'm not the last one for once, I see.
* Slasher begins putting his rifle together, in going together within a minute.
* Ariel bows her head to Katrina, but doesn't move from her spot.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator walks into the hanger, adjusting his cuffs as he walks up the ramp. "Well, it's good to see everyone gathered. It'll be time to go in one more minute."
* Katrina` nods to Ariel, smiling politely.
* Katrina` turns and follows Venerator up the ramp, sitting down in the pilot seat as he powers it up slowly, running thorough system checks.
<Warren`> NRP: Blarh
<Warren`> NRP: Warren controls Kat via remote control
* Katrina` hurries up the ramp
* Slasher turns, placing the rifle over his back and he heads into the shuttle.
* Katrina` hops up the shuttle ramp and sits in her seat.
* Warren` tilts his head to look back through the ramp at Ariel
<Warren`> We're leaving.
* Ariel nods, and enters the shuttle... taking a different seat this time.
<Warren`> NRP: LOL
* Warren` hits the button to close the ramp, lifting the shuttle up in the air a foot. The shields around the hanger begin to adjust to let them out.
* Slasher takes a seat in the back again, he crosses his arms and waits.
<Slasher> NRP: Uhh...Poor Seraphna no here.
<Warren`> NRP: Nope. Sera's not here. AGAIN
* Warren` shoves the controls forward and the shuttle glides toward the exit.
<Katrina`> I'm surprised no one else showed up. Aren't these assignments mandatory or is everyone taking Fall breaks?
* Ariel doesn't answer. She doesn't know.
<Katrina`> ...and I guess we're the only ones who don't take vacations. 6She says awkwardly.
* Warren` flies the shuttle out of the hanger and turns it around toward the green planet, boosting toward it.
* Warren` checks the system read-outs every few seconds.
<Ariel> I hear that humans are reluctant to work on "Mondays", for some reason.
<Katrina`> I hear that.
<Warren`> 6* The shuttle bumps once as it enters the atmosphere and begins to fly lower.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator gets up and moves to sit beside Katrina. "Since it's only us, we should work out a game plan when we get in there."
<Warren`> Landing proceedures initiating. 6He flips a switch and the shuttle begins to auto-pilot itself toward a landing beacon
<Warren`> 6* The shuttle flies in low, passing thick clouds to reveal a massive city underneath that rivals Earth's. The entire city stretches for miles in all directions as far as they can see and vehicles fly about in the air. They are flying in toward a massive building in the center.
<Seraphna> NRP: Argh alive
<Warren`> 6* The shuttle flies into the building's east wing, landing amonst other shuttles. A convoy is waiting for them outside the shuttle.
* Seraphna was quiet?
<Warren`> nRP: Nope.
* Warren` powers down, standing up from his seat as he walks up to Venerator. Venerator stands and both of them walk down the ramp first, with Warren trailing behind VEnerator's right hand side.
* Seraphna has left #TAW
* Ariel follows a little bit behind.
<Ariel> NRP: Wow
<Warren`> NRP: Mad?
* Slasher stands up, walking behind Ariel, his eyes scanning around.
* Seraphna has joined #taw
<Warren`> <Convoy Leader> We greet you, people of Earth. 6He bows. The alien is a tall, skinny gray alien with big blue eyes. Much like the classic horror stories of the 20th century from Earth.
<Warren`> <Venerator> We accept the humble Feronian people's greeting. 6He bows much like they are doing.
<Warren`> <Convoy Leader> Please, follow us to more humble dwellings so we might talk.
<Warren`> 6* They begin to walk from the hanger to a very luxurious hallway.
* Ariel follows along quietly, her posture more of that of a knightly honorguard, than a soldier.
* Slasher walks through, eyeing the luxurious hallway, he turns his head eyeing one of the Feronians.
<Warren`> 6* They seem to be glancing amongst themselves a lot and looking at the group now and again
* Warren` studies them as he walks along the hallway.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator seems calm and collected, totally at ease.
* Slasher checks one of the aliens up and down, checking to see if he see's any visible weapons.
<Warren`> 6* They seem to be unarmed. They stop at a door, opening it up and motioning the humans inside. "Our great emissary will be in shortly to speak with you shortly"
<Warren`> 6* Venerator walks in, moving to a soft cushion and sitting down, crossing one leg and resting.
* Warren` moves over to a seat facing the door, sitting down and watching it.
* Katrina` moves over and sits down, brushing back her hair from her eyes.
* Slasher steps inside, sitting next to Warren, his arms crossed.
<Ariel> "This establishment is very... decorative."
<Warren`> <Venerator> The Feronians are a .... colorful people.
* Ariel nods.
<Warren`> There seems to be something amiss here. 6He leans his head to the side to study the room.
<Katrina`> I got the feeling they were hiding something.
<Slasher> I did not see any weapons on them.
<Warren`> Neither did I.
* Warren` looks down as his sensor alarm on the shuttle goes off. Someone is moving on it.
<Slasher> Somethings does seem off about this. *he begins to look the room up and down
<Warren`> <Venerator> What's that?
<Warren`> I had the shuttle set up to alert me if anyone moved inside it. Someone's moving now.
<Warren`> <Venerator> We need to investigate it, but if we all go, it would be rude.
* Warren` rubs his chin, then turns to Ariel
<Warren`> Get to the hanger. Find out who it is. But try to look like you're not checking it out.
* Ariel nods. "Understood."
* Ariel stands, salutes, and proceeds back to the shuttle.
<Warren`> 6* Feronian guards stand in the hanger when Ariel arrive there.
<Katrina`> Do you really think they're breaking into our shuttle? That seems rather petty to do when we're trying to make a diplomatic treaty with them
* Slasher leans over slightly towards Warren, his left hand rubbing his face as he does so.
* Ariel bows her head in awknowledgement to the guards, and proceeds to the shuttle.
* Warren` leans toward Slasher, nodding his head thoughtfully
<Warren`> 6* The shuttle appears to be locked up.
<Warren`> 6* The doors open and another Feronian answer, dressed in rich sashes and colors. "We are pleased to see you, envoys of Earth. It is an honor." 6He bows. Venerator stands, bowing back, saying the proper greetings. Katrina, meanwhile, is watching, obviously sensing something.
* Slasher leans back dropping his hand, rubbing his shoulder as it lowers.
<Warren`> <Feronian Leader> You arrive just in time for the negotations, however, we feel there will be no need for a treaty at this poin.
* Ariel attempts to unlock the door.
<Warren`> <Venerator> What? Why not? We have much to offer you.
<Warren`> 6* The door unlocks on Ariel's command and the ramp lowers, revealing someone standing there.
<Warren`> <Feronian Leader> I'm afraid there is a better deal. We are sorry you have troubled yourself to come this far for nothing.
* Slasher looks over at Warren.
* Warren` rubs the side of his face, trying not to look concerned.
* Ariel looks at... Someone?
<Warren`> <Venerator> This is highly irregular, honored one. We were expecting a full negotiation, not to be dismissed so callously. The Earth government will not look kindly upon this.
<Warren`> 6* The Feronian Leader appears slightly nervous, rubbing it's two fingered hands together.
* Seraphna looks rather confused, still in a mechanics uniform, looking like she just woke up. She's sitting on a Shuttle seat, "Ari? What are we doing here?"
<Warren`> 6* Ariel might catch movement from the side. Something tall, blue, and bald moving from the hanger.
<Warren`> <Feronian Leader> Please, feel free to rest as long as you like. I must go for a time. 6They bow nervously, stepping out of the room quickly.
* Ariel pauses, "...what are you doing in the shuttle?" She pauses then, trying to watch from the corner of her eye without moving
<Seraphna> "Huh? I was taking a nap in the cargo pocket... why?"
<Warren`> <Venerator> ... The Feronians are risking insult to EarthGov speaks volumes. They found a better deal.
<Katrina`> He was obviously hiding something. Probably whoever he's making the deal with.
<Ariel> "'Napping' within a vehicle on active duty is dangerous."
<Slasher> There is only one other that we know of that is looking for allies during this time.
<Warren`> <Venerator> ... You really think...?
* Warren` taps his fingers on the arm of his chair, silent
<Slasher> Why else would they turn us down?
<Warren`> None of the other older races are looking for alliances right now except the Tsivrixsh. And I doubt any of the newer races other than our's can offer a deal of our weight.
<Warren`> We should leave now, before the Tsivrixsh learn we are here.
<Warren`> <Venerator> I hardly am willing to give up this deal without a little fighting. We have to find out what the Tsivrixsh are offering them.
<Warren`> ... 6Looks uncomfortable, possibly at the possibility of having to protect diplomats from a swarm of Tsivrixshs.
* Warren` clicks his comm.
<Warren`> Ariel, report your situation.
* Slasher pulls out his pistol, cocking it once to prime it, he puts it back in it's holster.
* Seraphna shrugs softly and sighs
<Seraphna> "Want me to explain?"
* Warren` glances at the others as he waits, frowning slightly.
* Seraphna gets out her comms
<Slasher> NRP: Holy crap she's got more than one!
<Seraphna> Comm: "Sorry, my fault."
<Warren`> ... Lt. Cran, what the hell are you doing here?
<Seraphna> Comm: "Well... I was napping..."
<Warren`> Standby.
* Warren` clicks his comm. off, visiblely annoyed.
<Ariel> "I should return." *turns, and starts towards the room she left the others in*
<Seraphna> "I think I should go with you... I doubt they'd be happy with us seperate."
<Warren`> Alright. If you're positive you want to learn the location of their meeting place with the Tsivrixsh, we'll need to search this floor, but a large group of us will look suspicious. Here's my recommendation for this situation. You and Katrina will remain here, because you're suppose to be the diplomats. I will use Ariel and Sera to search for the.... possible location of the room. Then Slasher and I will spy on it.
* Warren` clicks his comm.
<Warren`> Ariel, we have new orders for you. You will take Lt. Cran and pretend she is immensely drunk. You will claim, to any guard you come across, that you are looking for some facilities to help her ... overcome her impending human sickness. While you are doing this, you will scan for possible rooms where a meeting place with the Tsivrixshs are occurring. Once you locate it, you will radio me the location, then proceed to the facilities
<Warren`> You will wait there, pretending to help Lt. Cran get well, until I send you a signal to come meet us.
<Seraphna> "Good thing I took acting lessons..."
* Ariel stops, looks to Sera, and drapes one of her arms over her own shoulders.
* Warren` lowers his comm, glancing at Slasher.
* Slasher glances over to Warren.
<Warren`> I want you to ask for the envoys who met us earlier and start a fight with them, demanding they meet your leader. You will properly annoy them and frustrate them while the other two are looking for the Tsivrixshs.
<Warren`> They should be located down the hall.
<Slasher> Understood. *Stands up*
* Seraphna umm... stumbles along with Ari
<Warren`> 6* The two Feronian guards stand at the hanger, watching them approach.
* Slasher walks upto the door and opens it to step outside
* Xanatos`Durran has joined #taw
<Warren`> 6* Slasher is in the luxurious hallway. To the right is back to the hanger, while to the left leads further into the building. The envoy room is down to his left. One of them is standing outside the door, looking surprised to see Slasher out and about.
* Warren` clicks his comm to signal the ship
<Warren`> Get me Lt. Commander Durran.
* Ariel leads her along, about to pass the guards without a word, then pauses. "Do you have any sanitary facilities on the premises?"
* Slasher turns to the left and starts walking towards the Envoy
<Warren`> <Feronian Guard> I... 6He points down the hallway toward where the others are. He gives some lame directions.
* Xanatos`Durran crackles onto the comm shortly after. "Yes, sir?"
<Warren`> <Envoy in Hallway> S-Sir, you should be in your room. What may I get you, oh esteemed human one sir?
<Slasher> Our Diplomats want to negotiate with you again.
<Warren`> We have possible Tsivrixshs down here on the planet, which means they should have a starship nearby. I need you to go to the bridge and scan the system. Tell me when you locate them.
* Seraphna hiccups and makes sick noises
<Xanatos`Durran> Comm: "Yes, sir." The comm crackles again and Xanatos makes his way for the bridge, walking at a quickened pace.
<Warren`> <Envoys> But, sir....our glorious emissary is busy.
* Ariel bows to the guards, and continues down the hall... slow enough to both maintain the illusion of helping Sera, and look for signs of the Tsiv
<Gracia> NRP: Ack, here now
<Warren`> 6* Ariel begins to pass Slasher in the hallway now. The envoy pays her no attention, too focused on Slasher.
<Slasher> I don't care, our group had our meeting planned in advance, to turn your backs on us without even hearing our terms is insulting.
<Gracia> NRP: Too late to RP?
<Warren`> <Envoy> I-I'm sorry, oh esteemed human sir with fine beautiful hair. 6He bows nervously.
<Warren`> NRP: I am not pulling another sleeping on the shuttle, so yes.
* Xanatos`Durran does the scans and waits for results.
<Slasher> Don't flatter me. We demand that your envoys meet with our diplomats again.
<Warren`> <Envoy> I can, try, oh esteemed sir, but...it could take a while. Please, return to your room and wait patiently as the sun.
* Xanatos`Durran pushes the comm button and waits before speaking. "Sir, they seem to be exactly opposite of the location of our ship. Odd thing is, they aren't even trying to hide their presence. The definitely think that we are nothing to fear.
<Slasher> Patience is not one of my virtues, I demand that you envoys meet with us now.
<Warren`> <Envoy> But, we cannot. We cannot negotiate with you, sir. Please, please ask no more of me.
<Slasher> And what makes these other people more important than us?
<Warren`> Understood, Durran. Wait until I contact you for further instructions.
<Warren`> <Envoy> What...other people, oh glorious sir?
<Slasher> The ones that you're negotiating with.
<Warren`> <Envoy> You are the only star in our eyes today, sir.
<Slasher> Than why can't your Envoys talk to our Diplomats right now?
<Xanatos`Durran> Comm: Aye, sir.
<Warren`> 6* As Ariel and Sera go down the hallway, they see one door in particular with two Feronian guards in front of it. Muffled voices can be heard.
<Warren`> <Envoy> Would you like a glass of earth water? I can have some replicated for you. 6He bows lowly like.
<Slasher> A glass of water will not quench my thirst.
* Seraphna coughs and urks, puffing out her cheeks
<Warren`> <Envoy> Oh, oh..what will, oh glorious one?
<Warren`> 6* The Feronian guards eye Sera warily.
<Slasher> That you're envoys meet with our people
<Warren`> <Envoy> I will see what I can do. Please, give us time, oh glorious human one with fine skin
* Ariel starts to move towards the door, not seeming to notice the guards.
<Warren`> <Feronian Guards> Halt. 6They raise their gray hands at them, the two fingers pointed upward.
<Slasher> Listen here, We want to meet with them right now.
<Warren`> <Envoy> Oh, oh but that is not possible. We need time to prepare.
<Slasher> You had time to prepare did you not? We gave you notice of our arrival within it's proper time did we not?
<Warren`> <Envoy> Of course, of course. You are most perfect with your negotiating skills.
* Seraphna makes a sickly gurgling sound, "G-Gonna hurl!"
<Warren`> 6* The guards seem relunctant to go near Sera, focusing on Ariel instead.
<Slasher> If you agree than why are you not prepared to talk to our Diplomats right now?
* Ariel pauses, looking at the guards confused.
<Ariel> "This girl is ill from alcohol poisoning. She needs access to the sanitary stations immediately."
<Warren`> 6* The guards gesture at a room away from them. "That room."
* Ariel glances at the door, then the other door, and back. "But what is this room then? This is where I was directed." She looks worried.
<Warren`> <Guard> This room is confidential. You are not allowed in here. Please go to that room now.
<Warren`> <Envoy> ... 6He quivers.
<Slasher> Look, all I'm asking for is to meet with your Envoys right now. Is that that much trouble?
<Warren`> <Envoy> I..we..of course not, oh glorious one. But we need a few minutes.
* Seraphna groans and leans agianst Ari, "L-Let's do what the nice man saaaayyyssss..." *grans, leaning towards them like she's gonna hurl*
<Warren`> NRP: *Warren stands down the hall, video taping them*
<Warren`> NRP: *he mails the tape to Cran*
* Ariel nods, "I appologise for the mix up." She takes Sera to the other room.
<Slasher> You've had more than a few minutes already, you should be prepared by now
<Seraphna> ((THat poor diplomat))
<Warren`> <Envoy> I will go speak with them directly. 6He retreats into the envoy room, clearly intent on finding someone for Slasher to terrorize.
* Slasher stands there, crossing his arms and taking in a deep breath to make himself appear bigger.
<Warren`> 6* The facilities room is empty
* Seraphna gets out of earshot tehn on the comms, "Warren."
* Warren` raises his comm.
<Warren`> Yes?
<Seraphna> "We found your little friends."
<Warren`> Where are they?
<Seraphna> "In a chamber nearby us. Guarded."
<Warren`> I need a bit more detail than that. Give me a room number.
<Seraphna> "Well the numbers aren't exactly Roman... but I believe it was Alpha-29."
<Warren`> Understood.
* Warren` clicks his comm.
<Warren`> Lt. Commander Durran, slowly begin to move the ship away from the planet, as if you're retreating to the hyperspace gate to leave. Do not actually leave, but make it appear so.
* Warren` steps out into the hallway, tapping Slasher on the shoulder.
<Warren`> Follow me.
<Seraphna> ((Scratch that to Alpha-19, screwed up my own joke))
* Slasher turns and nod
<Slasher> NRP: Nope, too late.
* Warren` moves down the hallway, now that it's free of the envoys, who probably won't dare show their face again with Slasher "lurking" about. He stops at the end of the hallway, peering around to see the two guards and the room number Sera gave him.
* Slasher follows behind, keeping his guard up
<Warren`> If we can get into the room next to the room they are inside, we can listen in on them. But we need to distract the guards. 6He clicks his comm to Ariel and Sera. "I need you two to get both guards to look toward the room you're in so we can sneak into the room next to Alpha-19."
<Seraphna> "Sure thing..."
<Warren`> NRP: *Sera steps out naked, then throws up. The guards are both attracted and repulsed.*
<Slasher> NRP: Repulsed by the nudity and attracted by the show of vomit?
<Warren`> NRP: ... yes.
* Warren` waits.
<Seraphna> "Ughhhhh!!!! Oh gods I'm sick!!!" *bangs a wall*
<Warren`> 6* The guards shift, but don't look
<Slasher> She sucks at this...*he says in a audible whisper*
* Warren` whispers into his comm
<Warren`> A little more.
<Seraphna> "Uhhhhhggg!!! Oh gods! I think I have a plague!"
<Seraphna> *bangs a bit more*
<Warren`> 6* The guards glance at the door for a second
<Warren`> Go.
* Ariel hurries out, looks around, then settles on the guards. "I believe we are going to need some disinfectant, towels, and airfresheners."
* Warren` dashes across the hallway and opens the door, sliding in. The guards, focused on Ariel now, are still looking away.
* Slasher dashes across the hallway and into the open door
* Warren` closes the door.
<Warren`> 6* The guards stare.
* Warren` slides up to the wall, tapping on it softly.
<Warren`> It's thick. 6He glances up at the ceiling, noting a loose panel
* Xanatos`Durran does at warren commanded.
* Slasher looks up and cups his hands, holding them for Warren to step in
* Warren` does so, being lifted up to the ceiling. He slides the panel, then pulls himself up, leaning down with a hand.
<Ariel> "I... do no believe it wise to wait until after the stain sets in."
<Warren`> <Guards> We cannot leave our duty. Go speak to the envoys.
* Slasher reaches his hand up and grabs onto Warrens hand
<Seraphna> "Uhhhggg.... feel like I'm gonna die..."
* Warren` lifts Slasher up into the cramped space. He then turns, crawling over to where they are positioned over the next room. Below them is Xevil and Skaad, the two Tsivrixsh agents they met awhile back. Warren sets his comm. up to record what is being said.
<Ariel> "Could you... no, you can't..." *pauses* "Would you be able to give me directions?"
<Warren`> <Xevil> You will find our deal to be most...rewarding. <Feronian Leader> Of course, of course. I will go get the necessary paperwork so we can sign our new treaty immediately. 6He exits the room, passing by Ariel without noticing her - excitement is clearly on his face. The guards watch him go, then give her directions.
* Slasher slides in behind Warren, pulling his datapad out to help record also.
<Warren`> <Xevil> .... fools. 6He sits there with scorn after he is gone, listening to some comm. "The humans are leaving. We have secured the deal. Of course, we will not honor our agreement with this pathetic race of cowards. We will use their resources and spend them as if they were meaningless.
<Warren`> 6* Xevil stands up, pacing with disgust. "This pursuit of alliances is sickening. I would rather be leading conquests into new worlds."
* Warren` glances at Slasher, realizing they have a gold mine here.
* Warren` clicks his comm, whispering
* Seraphna keeps playing sick
<Warren`> Ariel - Sera. We need you to stop the Feronian emissary from meeting with Xevil again until we can meet up with you. We have a way to win this deal. General Venerator, please meet up with Ariel in the hallway.
* Slasher turns his datapd off and puts it back in his pocket.
* Warren` motions for Slasher to head back the way they came.
* Slasher slowly starts to slide backwards towards the way the came in.
<Warren`> 6* The Feronian emissary begins to walk down the hallway back to the room, holding papers.
* Seraphna nods and clicks her comm, she stands and walks out shakily, after making sure her uniform is dissheleved enough
* Warren` follows Slasher.
* Slasher slides back enough so he can access the panel, he then puts his ear to the panel to listen for voices
<Katrina`> 6* General Venerator walks down the hallway, followed by Katrina. They both are heading in the direction of the others.
<Warren`> 6* The room is empty below them, meaning they can go back down.
<Warren`> 6* The emissary is about to enter the room.
* Slasher pops the panel off and grabs the edge, rolling himself through and back onto the ground
* Warren` swings himself down to the ground.
<Warren`> 6* The emissary motions the guards aside, reaching for the door access panel.
* Ariel walks up to the Emissary, "Excuse me."
<Warren`> 6* The emissary turns, flustered. "You should be in your room."
<Ariel> "We have been having a small crisis."
<Warren`> 6* General Venerator and Katrina arrive moments later, turning the focus completely away from the room Warren and Slasher are in
* Warren` slides out into the hallway, as if he was with the others all along.
<Ariel> "One of my companions is dreadfully sick, and one of your guards gave me incorrect directions to the proper facilities."
* Slasher slides out behind Warren
* Seraphna hangs otnot Ariel, "F-Feel real bad..."
<Warren`> Actually, we have a bigger problem that should be addressed. The Tsivrixsh Empire is setting your people up. Slasher, play the recording.
* Katrina` perks her attention up as she glances to Slasher.
* Slasher pulls out his datapad and taps on it several times, a voice recording begins to play.
<Warren`> 6* They overhear the conversation Xevil was having with Skaad. The emissary begins to look very angry and flustered as he listens.
<Warren`> <Venerator> As you can see, you are making a mistake slapping Earth's hand to side with the Tsivrixsh Empire. I would suggest you rethink this course of action.
<Warren`> <Emissary> ... Of course. We have been foolish. We will sign an alliance treaty with you.
<Warren`> 6He turns to the guards. "Remove the Tsivrixsh from our building and make sure they leave. 6The guards nod, moving inside and grabbing Xevil and Skaad, pulling them out
<Warren`> <Xevil> What is the meaning of this? You dare TOUCH me? 6He stops as he sees Venerator and the others, realizing what happened. His red eyes narrow and he seems to grow taller.
* Ariel simply watches Xevil passively.
<Warren`> <Emissary> I have learned of your plan to not honor our agreement. You are no longer welcomed on Feronian.
* Slasher 's hand reaches down for onto his holster, but he makes no motion to pull it out
* Seraphna drops the act and fixes her uniform, as if not noticing Xevil.
<Ariel> NRP: <Ariel> Standing on your tiptoes is not impressive. <Xevil> But... I'm a ballerina dammit!
<Warren`> 6* Xevil shakes the two Feronian guards off of him with a mere shake of his arms, throwing them back as if they were nothing. He adjusts his uniform. "You will regret this day, General. I do not forget things easily."
<Warren`> 6* Xevil turns, walking off with Skaad.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: damn you homework. :P
<Warren`> <Venerator> Let us sign the treaty. 6He motions the emissary into the room, then steps up, glancing back at the others. "Good job, everyone."
<Warren`> 6He walks inside, closing the door.
<Katrina`> Wow. That was really amazing.
<Seraphna> I hope that wasn't too corney...
<Warren`> Good job. 6He says to Ariel and Seraphna, then nods to Slasher respectfully.
* Slasher nods is response only.
<Warren`> 6* The envoy runs up to Slasher. "We are ready to speak with you, oh glorious one."
<Seraphna> "...'Oh glorious one?'"
* Warren` eyes Slasher with a raised eyebrow.
* Slasher turns to the Envoy. 1"Thank you, but I know longer need to meet with them"
* Katrina` laughs, covering her mouth with her hand.
<Warren`> 6* The envoy looks dumbfounded.
<Warren`> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Nov 07 21:09:40 2005

Session Start: Mon Nov 07 21:17:49 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20051107.log'
<Warren`> Stardate: 10-581.12.15
<Warren`> Location: PAX Station
<Warren`> 6* After the successes of every mission, PAX has risen to high standing with the military community and the Senate. But, to further cement the fact of PAX's success in everyone's minds, Venerator has set up a ballroom type reception for all the Senators and top military officals on the PAX station
<Warren`> 6* If they can pull tonight off, then PAX might have a shot at being allowed more funds and a continued existence. The hanger has been removed of all it's ships and gears and tables, music, drinks, food, and whatnot has been set up. All PAX personnel are expected to attend in formal attire.
<Warren`> 6* The shuttles are being redirected to another part of the station, a sub-hanger if you will, so that the guests can be moved to the main hanger.
<Seraphna> ((Formal Attire being Formal Uniform or are we showing off our civvie clothes?))
<Warren`> NRP: It can be a dress, if you're a lady, or a tux if you're a male.
<Warren`> NRP: There's no enforcement of the military formal uniform.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator stands in the hanger in his formal military uniform, showing off his general status as he oversees the staff he hired to set up everyone.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP:So it has yet to begin, right?
<Warren`> 6* The first of the shuttles are now arriving in the sub-hanger, where a group of staff personnel will begin to lead people to the hanger. Within minutes, it will begin.
<Warren`> 6* Light music is playing, setting the dance atmosphere, and holiday decorations are up, as it is now Winter Holidays for Earth.
* Katrina` walks into the hanger, wearing a beautiful black dress that's cut to be revealing, yet not whoreish. She spins around as she admires all the work.
* Warren` walks into the hanger, wearing his formal military attire. He stands there stiffly, his black hair slicked back to look well kept and not so militaryish
* Seraphna has gotten on one of her dresses she brought with her, being who she is she had a wordrobe of fine clothes. She looks about, very calm at these kind of affairs, part of the life of a General's daughter.
* Xanatos`Durran stands off to the side of the hanger, he is currently in formal attire, the standard tux. As Katrina walks into the the hanger, his eyes lock onto her and follows her as she moves about. He moves his eyes over to Seraphna and then on to others.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator moves over to Sera. "You look beautiful tonight, Serena."
* Slasher steps onto the Hangerbay, wearing a formal tuxedo. he looks around the Hanger at the decorations and such.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *heads into the hanger, showing the japanese side of her origin by wearing a formal kimono*
* Ariel is hardly reconizable. She has her hair tied back, held with lacored chopsticks, and is dressed in a long, shimmering, blue dress. The dress is strapless, with silver embroidery, and the silk seems to have a watermark design, of dragons in flight.
* Seraphna blushes and smiles, "Thanks Vennie, you're looking dashing yourself." ^^
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Wow, it's like seeing a whole different side to everyone.
* Warren` glances at Ariel as he gets himself a glass of punch. This isn't his type of gathering and it shows on his face as he drinks the punch. However, his face softens somewhat glancing at her looking so different.
* Katrina` slides up to Durran
<Katrina`> Well, pilot, you certainly can look dashing if you try.
* Slasher turns his attention to everyone, catching Warren's facial expression change.
* Ariel wanders over to Venerator and Sera, bowing her head quietly. "Sera. General."
* Warren` finishes the punch and immediately goes back to his analytical look as he studies the hanger for traps and bombs and assassins.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Ariel, you look marvelous. Simply marvelous.
* Seraphna smiles to Ariel, "Ari you clean up perfectly hun!"
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> I have to agree there.
* Slasher makes his way over to the drink table, getting himself some punch.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Good taste, too. *smiles*
* Xanatos`Durran slides a sly smile. "Sweetheart, you have no idea. And, I must say you are looking simply divine."
<Warren`> 6* The first of the guests arrive. A few senators - and General Cran and Captain William Spade among them. Cran is wearing his formal military attire and Spade is dressed in a black tuxedo, looking around as he studies everything.
<Slasher> NRP: So you're saying she looks dirty otherwise?
<Katrina`> It takes an hour's worth of work, I will say that much. 6She grabs a cup, sipping it as she eyes the guests arriving.
<Seraphna> NRP: THis si teh girl who nromally has engine grease on her face
* Ariel smiles a little, "Thank you." She hesitates, "This... is my first event of this sort. I was concerned I didn't get this right."
<Warren`> <Venerator> You did fine. I guarentee you will be the eye of many people tonight
<Seraphna> "You did great!" *Catches sight of Cran and waves gleefully*
* Xanatos`Durran smirks and watches Cran and Spade walk in. "Tell me, what can you pick up from that Spade fella. Seems to me he spells trouble with a capital T."
<Warren`> 6* General Cran moves over to Serena. "I've heard of your successes, Serena. I'm proud of you. And you look simply marvelous."
<Slasher> NRP: I was referring to Ariel.
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> *heads in, in an elegant, flowing green dress* "I'm not late, am I?"
* Seraphna blushes and smiles happily, "Thank you Daddy."
<Warren`> 6* Spade steps up to Serena, looking almost arrogant. "Lady Cran. It's good to see you again."
<Warren`> 6* Senators move over to begin speaking to Venerator. Now having to play host to the party, he is unable to speak to the others.
* Slasher reaches down, mixing himself a drink.
* Warren` seems to be staying far away from Spade as he examines the room, as if the hanger isn't large enough for his tastes.
* Seraphna smiles to him, "It's good to see you too Spade." ^^
* Katrina` studies Spade silently
* Ariel finds herself alone again and, sparing an emotionless glance at Cran, wanders idly.
<Katrina`> I can't get anything from him. How odd. That's the second person I met who is an emotional blank to me, as if they're trained not to leak emotions.
<Xanatos`Durran> Oh? And who was the first?
<Warren`> 6* Cran moves over to speak with Venerator. The room is beginning to fill with senators and military officals.
<Katrina`> Lt. Winters.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *lingers around the edges, not really wanting to be close to Cran or Spade*
* Slasher head seems to turn slightly, his hand reaches for some ice and he places it into his mixed drink.
* Xanatos`Durran moves and eye to observe Slasher. "Really? Him. Hmmm I'm going to be more observant of him now. Is that why you seem to be so interested in him?"
<Katrina`> Interested in Chad? 6She laughs, sipping her drink. "I don't think he's interested in any person."
* Ariel pauses as she finds herself near Katrina and Xanatos. "Would you two mind if I joined you?"
<Katrina`> Hi, Ariel. I'd love to have you over here. You look simply fantastic, might I add.
<Seraphna> "How's my father been doing Spade?"
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Ariel and smiles. "I never knew that my unit was full of such astounding beauty. I need to pay more attention."
<Warren`> <Spade> He is doing well. He has been working hard to secure an alliance with the Tsivrixsh, but the Senators seem fascinated with your little group here more now.
* Slasher takes a sip of his drink and he begins to walk around, studying everyone that he meanders by.
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> "Mmm.. I suppose so."
* Ariel smiles a little, "You look very beautiful yourself." It sounds... slightly rehersed, but sincere. "I have to admit. I do feel... out of place, at a gathering such as this."
* Seraphna nods, her divided loyalties pretty plain from her expression, "I've been learning a lot here..."
<Warren`> <Spade> We will have to speak of it sometime. Over dinner, perhaps.
<Seraphna> "I'd like that."
* Xanatos`Durran pulls at his coller. "Don't worry, you're not the only one." He glances over at Katrina. "So tell me. What do you read about me?"
<Katrina`> Don't worry. All you have to do is stand, look pretty, drink and eat the food, talk to anyone who talks to you, and dance with anyone who asks.
<Seraphna> NRP: *Katrina looks at Xan, and slaps him. :P
* Katrina` pauses, cupping her cup as she gets an emotional readingo n him
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Haha.
<Slasher> NRP: Katrina: That you have a small penis and fly fast to make up for it?
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Damn, how'd you know?
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *heads over to Kat, Xan and Ariel* "Room for one more?"
* Ariel pauses, then nods.
* Warren` stands off to the side of everyone, nodding politely to various military people who speak to him
<Katrina`> Your three favorite things.
* Slasher passes by Warren, stopping for a second. 1"Everything clear so far?"
* Xanatos`Durran smirks. "And those are?"
<Warren`> No sign of trouble. Even Spade seems preoccupied.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> "Thanks. This is a little too formal for me."
<Katrina`> Flying, obviously. 6She smiles playfully. She gestures at Fox as she joins. "And us three."
* Seraphna looks about, "I've missed home greatly..."
<Warren`> <Spade> You should use your vacation hours to come see your father more.
<Warren`> <Spade> Between you and me, he has big plans next year. Big plans.
<Seraphna> "...THat's right... I haven't used any of them at all yet..."
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles, "And how i'm a very lucky man to be in the presence of three beauties? Well I think you might be right. You know, that gift of yours could be both good and bad."
<Ariel> "Formality I am used to... this is different."
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> "Oh?"
<Katrina`> I learn quickly when someone doesn't want to speak to me, that's for sure.
<Seraphna> "I'll have to take a break and visit after all this winds down." ^^
* Slasher turns his head, eyeing Spade. 1"I wouldn't count on it..."
<Warren`> <Spade> You should spend some of your Winter Holidays back at the mansion. 10 more days until the 25th.
* Xanatos`Durran laughs. "You don't have to worry about that from me. I love company. But only a certain type."
<Warren`> I agree.
<Katrina`> And what type is that? The fast and the furious?
<Seraphna> "I will..." *thinks for a moment* "Now that you mention it, you always seem to be around, even then, don't you have any family Spade?"
<Slasher> What do you make of Cran?
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles once again. "Who knows, I could be searching for that one lady to calm me down. I wonder if she is on this ship
<Warren`> <Spade> Janus is all the family I need.
<Xanatos`Durran> ?"
* Seraphna smiles, "Your loyalty is commendable."
* Warren` glances at Cran, talking to some generals.
<Warren`> He's using this gathering to his advantage, no doubt.
<Warren`> Commendable.
* Ariel slips over to get a drink, delicately holding it in one hand
<Katrina`> Really now? You believe you're that lucky?
<Slasher> Dangerous is more like it. *he turns his head looking at the girls around Xanatos* The girls seem to be well...dressed tonight.
<Warren`> And enjoying Durran, it would appear. 6He glances at Peacemaker and Seraphna elsewhere.
<Warren`> Well, most of them.
* Seraphna smiles and waves to some Senators she recognises.
<Warren`> <Spade> I really must mingle for your father's sake. 6He smiles and waves at a military leader. "Excuse me."
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow and observes her for a moment. "We'll just have to see." He moves around to look at the other two females. "So ladies, how have you beem enjoying your PAX experience?
<Slasher> IF I may ask sir, why is that you don't go after one?
<Warren`> After what? 6He studies one fat military leader near the exit.
* Seraphna smiles and mingles a bit as she makes her way back towards the others
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> So, will you be spending Christmas with family?
<Seraphna> NRP: HODGES!
<Warren`> NRP: LOL. Hodges wasn't fat!
<Warren`> 6* Spade moves to speak with some people.
<Seraphna> NRP: HE WAS A HOG! <.<
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> "It's been quite an experience."
<Slasher> One of the girls.
<Warren`> NRP: Who is Peacemaker speaking with?
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Sera?
* Warren` looks at Slasher strangely, as if he's baffled at the suggestion
<Gracia> NRP: Yes
<Seraphna> "Oh yes... I'm gonna be visiting my father." ^^
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> *smiles* "It's always good to."
<Warren`> 6* Some dancing starts up, military men and their wives dancing. Or their daughters, if their wives were too pissed to come.
<Slasher> Loneliness can make a man go crazy.
<Warren`> Hardly. Do you feel crazy, Lt. Winters?
<Xanatos`Durran> Mmmm. Dancing. Now I know that its going to be hard for you ladies to choose who gets to dance with me. But please, fight it out. *he laughs*
* Seraphna watches, smiling still
<Slasher> I can't say that I have yet.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *looks over to the other two, wondering if either is about to*
* Ariel stands idly for the moment, sipping her drink.
* Katrina` laughs at Xanatos' boast, then waves at some young military lieutenant and walks off to ask him to dance.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> I guess it's my turn, then. *smiles*
* Xanatos`Durran watches her leave with a smirk on his face. He glances over at Red Fox. Then holds out his hand. "You do have the 5 doller minimum right?" He chuckles some more.
* Warren` stands there, watching not the couples dancing, but those who are not.
* Seraphna appears to be waiting, probably taught well to let others appraoch her.
<Warren`> 6* A military officer in a formal military outfit walks over to Ariel. He has black hair and blue eyes, and is probably in his mid to late twenties. His rank is captain. He pauses before Ariel
<Warren`> <Man> I don't suppose you would honor me with a dance?
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Very funny.
<Slasher> Interesting how Cran doesn't offer to dance with his daughter no?
<Warren`> I would imagine he is more interested in forging connections. 6He nods at Cran with the top senators.
<Slasher> Business before family then.
<Warren`> Family is business for the Crans.
* Ariel trys to mask her uncertainty with a smile, "I'm... afraid... I haven't had much experience, with dancing."
<Warren`> <Man> Well, then you won't have any reason to laugh at my skills. 6He gives her a lopsided smile.
<Slasher> Noted. You seem to prefer to keep as far away from Spade as possible sir.
<Warren`> Indeed.
<Slasher> Previous Quarrels no doubt?
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles and leads Fox out onto the dance floor, leading her along the dance, he whispers into her ear, "Though we may still have fun, we still have to keep an eye out for trouble." He then pulls back and chuckles as if he just told a joke.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *laughs a little, as if she just heard one*
<Warren`> He is a dangerous man to have as a friend or enemy. I prefer to have him as neither, if I can help it. 6He studies Spade entertaining some people.
<Ariel> "I... suppose I can't argue with that." *puts her glass down*
<Warren`> 6* The man holds out his hand to take her's.
<Slasher> NRP: Red Fox: *waves frantically infront of her face to fan the smell away*
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> I know what you mean, though.
* Slasher takes another sip of his drink, he begins to eye the crowd, looking for aynthign out of the ordinary.
* Seraphna smiles and greets another officer's daughter, who's father is busy with the wife. She seems to know nearly everyone wearing brass or related to them.
* Ariel lets the man take her hand, her touch surprisingly light for a weapon.
* Xanatos`Durran winks too her, spinning her and pulling her back in, turning to watch everyones expressions.
<Warren`> 6* The man leads her out to the dance floor, then takes her hand, positioning his other hand on her side as he began to lead them in a dance.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *keeps her eye out for suspicious happenings while dancing*
<Warren`> 6* Spade finishes talking, sipping a drink of punch. He begins to move toward the other areas of the hanger where the shuttles were moved.
* Katrina` finishes her dance, moving over next to Seraphna.
<Katrina`> Well, some of these military men sure know how to flatter a lady.
* Seraphna smiles at Kat, "Had fun then?"
* Xanatos`Durran moves away after finishing his dance and bows to Fox, he steps past Katrina. "Next time you should try a man instead of a boy." He smiles as he keeps going.
* Ariel seems to dance well, to a casual eye... but though her steps were carefully placed, she's missing a certain... flow, to her movements
<Warren`> <Man> You're not use to this sort of thing, are you? 6He asks kindly, making eye contact with her.
<Katrina`> Definitely. But I think most of the men here are just eager to get laid. 6She pauses, turning to eye the man dancing with Ariel. "Hel-lo. Except maybe him."
* Seraphna giggles at Durran, "Aren't we confident."
* Katrina` watches Durran go
<Katrina`> Pilots. You have to love their ego.
<Warren`> 6* Spade is soon out of sight from the main part of the party.
<Ariel> This... is effectively my first attempt at dancing. *offers a bit of a smile* Study does not do justice to the activity itself.
* Slasher finishes his drink. 1"Would you care for something to drink Sir?
<Warren`> <Man> The art of learning something comes from doing it wholeheartedly. A person could learn a hundred different moves effeciently, but you need to have grace - a flow - the understanding behind it, to really appreciate it. 6He lightly twirls her to the music.
<Warren`> I'm good. 6He's watching Cran, who seems to be engaged in some sort of debate with a senator
* Xanatos`Durran moves casually over away from the rest of the party. Acting like he is just wanting to avoid it all for a little while.
* Slasher heads back over to the open bar and begins to poor himself a new drink.
* Ariel is taken off guard by the twirl, not having the opertunity to think herself through the movement.
<Warren`> <Man> You have to feel it. Go with the flow. 6He says kindly.
* Katrina` watches Ariel and the man curiously as she stands by Sera.
* Seraphna smiles more and watches Ari, "It's good to see her trying to fit in more."
<Katrina`> It is.
<Warren`> 6* Spade examines one of the shuttles when Durran arrives stealthily. Despite being completely concealed - and perfectly quiet - Spade turns to him. "Lt. Commander Durran, this is an impressive shuttle." 6He is standing in front of Durran's personal shuttle
* Ariel does her best to relax, "It... is not an unenjoyable activity."
<Seraphna> "I was wondering... did she ever... have a pilot? I havn't gotten to asking her yet."
<Katrina`> I don't know. I just know the function is broken.
<Seraphna> "Wait... her ability to.... you know... is broken?"
<Katrina`> Yes. It's in her record files. It's one of the reasons the military kept her on.
* Xanatos`Durran perks a smile onto his face. "Now see, I knew you were a man that would recognize a good ship. I've worked hard on her, but I think she is slowly getting up to what I would like her to be."
<Warren`> <Man> It's always better if you're dancing with someone with whom you like. 6He says, giving her his smile again as he leads her around.
* Slasher heads over to Katrina, stopping infront of her, a second drink is held in his left hand, something familiar.
<Slasher> NRP: Oh no...IT's Death STAR!
<Warren`> <Spade> I must say, the specs are quite extrodinary. And the upgrade of remote control... 6He motions at it. "Now that is sheer genius."
<Seraphna> "Interesting..." *looks over at her father, smiling*
* Slasher he reaches the drink out to Katrina.
<Katrina`> My favorite drink. Have you been stalking me, Lt. Winters? 6She takes the drink, smiling.
<Ariel> That... would make some sense. *seems a little uncertain about the comment*
<Warren`> 6* Cran finishes his conversation, clearly unhappy. He sees Sera and smiles at her, the anger gone instantly.
<Warren`> 6* The song ends and the man steps back. "I think you could be a grand dancer if you practice and feel the flow of the movements."
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Well, I developed that during the war. It took some tweaking, but it once I got it working, it is a really big help. Hmmm does anything ever get past you?"
<Slasher> A good guess? I just figured a wild drink for a wild woman.
* Seraphna waves to him again.
* Ariel pauses, "Do you think so?"
* Katrina` sips the drink, brushing back her hair.
<Katrina`> You have me pegged, but you're a man of mystery yourself.
<Warren`> <Spade> Rarely. 6He says without any sarcasm. He steps back, glancing it over again, then turns to look at Durran fully. "You did many good things during the war."
<Slasher> That's what makes me that much more interesting, no?
<Seraphna> NRP: ...Dr. Katrina Fairchild... hehehehehe...
<Xanatos`Durran> I tried my best, sir.
<Warren`> <Man> Of course. The point of anything in life - and of life itself - is not to imitate it, but to actually live it, I say.
<Warren`> <Spade> Well, the toast and the eating is about to begin. We should get back. 6He smiles at him, turning to walk back to the party.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, and motions for him to go right ahead.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator makes his way to the microphones that are set up
<Warren`> 6* Spade walks back to the party, arriving as Venerator arrives at the microphones.
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* Slasher eyes Katrina, judging her reaction
<Warren`> <Venerator> I want to thank everyone for coming tonight. I just received news that the President's ship has arrived and he will be joining us for dinner in a few moments. This is quite a surprise and shock, so we will hold off eating for a few more minutes. Please bare with me.
* Katrina` smiles as she studies Slasher.
* Xanatos`Durran moves back to his seat, quietly.
<Katrina`> You certainly are at that.
<Warren`> <Man> Well, it seems dinner is about to start. 6He turns back to look at Ariel. "I imagine your group will be getting together with General Venerator to eat."
* Xanatos`Durran pulls his remote out of his pocket and sits there, running a check on his ship real quick.
<Warren`> 6* The ship is just as Durran lefti t.
* Slasher takes a sip of his drink.1 "You look lovely tonight, as always."
* Xanatos`Durran whistles quietly as he pockets it and glances around, he notices Slasher and Katrina, he smirks to himself.
<Katrina`> Flattery will get you everywhere. As will a certain number of these, I'm sure. 6She smiles, trying to pick up Slasher's mood.
<Warren`> 6* President Robert Harding walks in with his guards. Everyone stands up to show him respect as he sits down, smiling and waving. Venerator moves to the microphone again
<Ariel> NRP: Ack, I took too long
* Slasher a smile appears on his face for but a brief second. 1"And here I thought jewerly was the key to a woman's heart"
<Katrina`> Weighs you down too much. 6She says with a laugh, turning to look at Venerator.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *seems almost awed*
* Seraphna looks about, particularly between the PAX table, and the one her Father is sitting at
* Slasher eyes the President sitting down, not showing much concern for him.
* Xanatos`Durran winks at Seraphna.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Now, it's time to eat. But first, I want to give special recognition to my team. They are very skilled and very devoted to their cause. They all bring elements to PAX that no one person can bring. They are the heart of PAX, every one of them. When I got the idea for PAX, I felt it would be a shining star for the rest of the universe. Much like the north star use to guide sailors on Earth, I want PAX to lead the way for (cont)
<Warren`> <Venerator> everyone to find peace. Now, let us eat.
<Warren`> 6* Everyone claps, including Cran, then they begin to go to their assigned tables. Cran sits down at the head of his own table, with Spade sitting to his right. Venerator sits at his table, with Warren sitting to his right.
<Katrina`> Food time
<Warren`> <Man> Well, I guess this is where we say goodbye. 6He smiles.
* Xanatos`Durran would take his seat at the PAX table.
* Katrina` walks over, sitting down at the circular table across from Venerator.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *sits in her seat*
* Ariel pauses, "May I ask your name?"
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> *likewise sits down*
<Warren`> <Man> I'm sorry, I forget things sometimes. I'm Darien Starr. 6He holds out his hand.
<Gracia> NRP: They call me "Death"
<Warren`> NRP: Wind, actually, is his nickname.
* Seraphna takes a seat at Cran's left, having asked for the seat in order to catch up with her dad.
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Warren and Vinnie. "So have you noticed any prolems so far?"
<Warren`> A quiet night so far.
<Gracia> NRP: Still DS
* Slasher makes his way over to their table and takes a seat down beside Warren.
<Warren`> NRP: Yes, it's still DS. The PAX DS
* Ariel bows her head, "My name is Ariel."
<Gracia> NRP: Yes. ^^
<Xanatos`Durran> Let us pray it stays that way. Wouldn't want to ruin my suit.
<Warren`> <Darien> That's a beautiful name.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Quiet nights are good.
* Katrina` begins to eat some of the food served.
<Warren`> I look forward to this ending.
* Warren` takes a bite of the steak, eating only for appearances.
<Slasher> Some say this would be the calm before the storm.
* Slasher begins to eat his steak.
<Ariel> Thank you.
* Xanatos`Durran is sitting across from Warren and to the left of Venerator. He begins to eat, but slowly, he glances over at Spade. "He worries me."
* Seraphna eats, smiling more, practically beaming tonight
* Katrina` glances at Durran sitting next to her, smiling.
<Warren`> How did your run in with him go?
<Warren`> <Darien> I think your friends started without you.
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> *to Xan* He seems very professional.
<Ariel> They are used to the fact I don't need food. *bows her head* It was a pleasure meeting you.
<Xanatos`Durran> Told me the diagnostics of my ship just by looking at it. *glances at Peacemaker* That he is my dear. Too professional.
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> He'd make a terrible enemy.
* Ariel goes to rejoin her unit.
<Warren`> 6* Darien watches her go, running his hand through his black hair, then moves to join his own table.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *looks over to Ariel in greeting*
<Seraphna> "I've had a very... interesting time here."
<Warren`> <Cran> What do you think of the unit?
* Katrina` waves Ariel to sit beside her on the other side.
* Slasher takes a sip of his drink.
<Warren`> The fact the President shows up means PAX's survival is guarenteed. Congratulations, General.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Thank you. It is a good sign that he is here.
<Seraphna> "They're very capable... we've been through situations that I think the average group might otherwise fail and die in..."
* Warren` looks across the table at Ariel, studying her silently.
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> I feel honoured by his mere presence.
<Seraphna> "And... well... spending time with Ari has been neat especially."
<Warren`> <Cran> ... you like this Ariel? 6He asks cautiously. Spade shows no emotions as he eats his salad.
<Ariel> *idly* This sort of event is... interesting.
<Katrina`> I noticed you dancing with that hunk. I didn't know you had it in you. Did you get his number?
* Xanatos`Durran nods to Peacemaker's statement, then glances at Warren and Venerator. He says nothing, keeping to himself, watching the president, and then looking around at everyone else.
* Seraphna smiles, "Yeah, she's very interesting, I've never met an Alpha before of course... but since we've started to spend time together, she's actually becoming more... what's a good word..."
<Seraphna> "Her personality has been starting to show a lot more."
<Ariel> I know his name, and his rank. I do not understand why his number would be of any more use.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Yeah, it's new to me, but it's been quite fun.
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Katrina, "You should have seen the hunk that Fox was dancing with." He chuckles, taking a sip of his drink.
<Warren`> <Cran> I see. A personality. 6He looks across his table at the PAX table, glancing at Ariel. "Tell me. What sort of personality does she have?"
<Katrina`> Hmm. A hunk dancing with Fox. 6She playfully looks around. "Who could that have been."
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *giggles slightly*
* Slasher finishes his steak and the rest of his food and pushes his plate infront of him. 1"I believe that our meeting with the Tsiv on Fenorian is going to cause problems."
<Warren`> Xevil lost face and honor. He won't forget it.
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles. "You're quick. I like that."
<Warren`> <Venerator> We'll have to deal with that when the time comes. For now, we should be pleased with our progress.
<Katrina`> I like to think on my feet. 6She says to Durran with a smile, looking at Ariel. "You know, I've noticed a certain other person checking you out."
<Slasher> He's already lost honor and respect by doing the job he is, I believe we've just pushed him over the hill.
* Warren` finishes his steak and salad, drinking his wine silently.
* Ariel blinks, looking to Katrina for more information
* Katrina` nods to Warren, whispering now
<Katrina`> He didn't actually have a grumpy look on his face for a split second.
<Seraphna> "Well, when I got here she was 100% living to fullgill her parameters and orders, like a machine, but lately she's shown a softer side, some real emotions."
* Warren` eyes Kat, looking annoyed.
<Ariel> I do not believe he would appreciate your comments. *smiles a little*
<Warren`> 6* Cran finishes his soup, turning to look at her, smiling softly. "Well, it's good you've had time to bond with her, then. I knew this unit would provide you with good links tot he world."
<Katrina`> I imagine so.
* Xanatos`Durran smiles and then glances at Ariel. He then moves to the conversation with Warren, Venerator, and Slasher. "Would you like me to go check up on the security crew that is watching the scanners for any unidentified ships?"
* Seraphna smiles happily, "I'm glad you're pleased daddy."
<Warren`> Ready to escape the party so soon, Durran? 6He asks dryly, knowing Durran better than the others.
<Warren`> <Cran> Very pleased.
* Xanatos`Durran smirks. "You know me all too well."
<Warren`> Go on. You're dismissed.
<Seraphna> "I'm gonna take time off for the holidays, I won't be interrupting anything will I?"
<Warren`> 6* As the various groups finish their food, they begin to mingle again. The President begins to walk over to the table and Venerator and Warren stand up to greet him.
<Warren`> <Cran> It would be wonderful to have you home for the holidays, my dear.
<Xanatos`Durran> Thank you sir. *he stands and dismisses himself*
* Seraphna smiles happily, "Great, I'll put in for the time after the party." ^^
<Warren`> <President Harding> You have done a wonderful job, General Cartwright. I just wanted you to personally know that you have been given another year's contract to operate and the Senate will pass the needed bills to increase your funding at the end of the year.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Thank you, Mr. President. It is an honor to have you tell me this personally.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *looks awed*
<Warren`> 6* The two of them shake hands, then the President excuses himself, leaving. Cran watches them go, frowning a bit, knowing what just happened.
<Warren`> Slasher, why don't you make sure the President leaves without incident.
* Slasher nods
* Seraphna follows his gaze softly and thinks for a moment
<Slasher> Yes sir. *he stands up and walks upto the President, following behind him*
<Warren`> 6* Cran turns back to Sera. "<Cran> Politics. What can you do about it. I should go congratulate Vennie.
* Xanatos`Durran steps into the hallway and loosens his tie and take off his jacket, throwing it over his shoulder. He moves to the security control room and begins to watch the moniters for any suspicious activity.
* Seraphna smiles, "I'll go with you?" ^^
<Warren`> 6* General Cran nods to her, then walks over to the PAX table, slowly passing Ariel as he stares down at her. He stops at the table beside Venerator, holding out his hand. Venerator shakes it.
<Warren`> <Cran> Congratulations, Vennie. You've done good here.
<Warren`> <Venerator> It's thanks to the exceptional team I've gotten here. 6He looks down at those still there, smiling at them.
* Seraphna smiles, walking with Cran
* Ariel tenses up as Cran passes her
<Warren`> <Cran> A wonderful group. 6He puts his hand on Ariel's shoulder, leaning in. "You've seem to have been a good friend to my daughter, Alpha Ariel. Thank you. That makes you almost like... family to me."
* Warren` watches Ariel's reactions to Cran.
* Katrina` eyes Cran uncomfortably.
* Seraphna smiles happily
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *watches, a little uncomfortably*
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> *doesn't seem at all uncomfortable, but watches anyway*
<Warren`> 6* Venerator stands there, never losing his composure.
<Warren`> 6* The President's shuttle begins to leave.
* Ariel hesitates but nods, "If you say so, sir." She's regained her composure, but much of the emotion she's showed earlier has drained away.
* Xanatos`Durran eyes the scene in the hanger, the watches Slasher to see where he goes after he sees the president off.
<Warren`> <Cran> In fact, if my daughter would like it, you should come with her on Winter Holidays. I imagine that you don't have anywhere to go and I'm she'd love to have you with us for the holidays."
* Seraphna blinks and looks between her father and Ariel, she then looks at the others, wondering why they all look so tense
<Warren`> 6* Cran seems so completely relaxed and earnest, that it would appear he really meant it.
* Slasher turns around and begins to make his way out of the sub-hanger.
<Warren`> 6* Other military and Senator officals are slowly beginning to leave, now that the President is gone.
<Ariel> "I... would hate to put a strain on your household, sir."
<Warren`> <Cran> There would be no strain. 6He smiles at her. "Mi casa is su casa."
<Warren`> 6* Spade stands off to the side, watching the exchange emotionlessly.
* Xanatos`Durran runs a scan on the system around the ship to see if he can find any abnormalities. Just out of boredom.
<Warren`> <Venerator> I'm sure Ariel would love to join you, but I already made her promise to join me for the holidays, as I'm alone.
<Seraphna> "Oh..."
<Warren`> <Venerator> I'm sure she feels terrible about turning down the offer, though, Alexander.
* Warren` leans back in his seat silently.
* Seraphna looks disappointed
<Slasher> NRP: That' sicko.
<Warren`> 6* Cran looks him in the eye quietly. "Of course, Vennie. I always told you that you should join us for the holidays. But I imagine you'll spend it here. At least someone will be here with you." 6He straightens up, looking at all of them. "Well, I must really go. It was good to see all of you. Serena, I'll see you in a few days." 6He kisses her on the cheek, then walks off, passing Spade.
* Seraphna smiles "Okay Daddy."
<Warren`> 6* Spade nods to Seraphna, turning to follow him. They both exit.
* Slasher steps back into the Hanger, passing Spade and Cran.
<Ariel> I... am sorry to have disappointed you.
* Ariel pauses, glancing to Venerator, a little confused.
* Seraphna watches them go and turns back, sighing, "Oh no, it's fine Ari." ^^
* Xanatos`Durran notices Spade and Cran leaving and follows them with cameras. Making sure they do nothing out of the ordinary.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator just smiles, glancing at everyone. "Well, enjoy the party. We should mingle until everyone is gone."
<Warren`> 6* Spade and Cran leave without incident.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Right. It'd be a shame to waste a good party.
<Katrina`> I agree.
* Katrina` stands up, moving from the table to go to the drink bowl.
* Warren` continues to sit at the table, obviously just going to sit there until the rest of the guests are gone.
<Xanatos`Durran> Hmm. Seems tonight was good afterall. He stands and then heads back for the hanger, once he gets their he would be completely dressed down, his tie would be loosened and his sleeves would be rolled up to reveal tribal tattoos on both of his arms. He moves over to the drink area and finally starts to mix himself a drink. "Ah i've been needing a drink all night."
* Ariel glances at Warren, "You... dislike occasions, such as these?"
<Warren`> It's not my element. 6He looks at Ariel. "You dress up nicely for it, though."
* Katrina` looks at Durran
<Katrina`> Planning on enjoying yourself now that the party is over?
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> I understand completely.
<Ariel> I... wished to make an effort to fit in.
<Xanatos`Durran> Everyone knows that it isn't a party until I say it is. Just ask those mechanics and their keg parties.
* Ariel pauses, then adds, "I do not believe I've ever been treated like this before."
<Katrina`> You have to love the engineer's keg parties. 6She laughs, finishing her drink.
* Slasher walks over to the Bar and begins to get a drink.
<Warren`> Like what?
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *heads to the drink area herself*
<Warren`> 6* Venerator moves aside with Seraphna. "I imagine you will be taking some vacation time."
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles and hold up his glass, swirling around a bright red drink. "Hmmm it is missing something."
<Ariel> As if I belonged here.
* Seraphna nods and smiles, "Yeah I was gonna ask..."
<Warren`> ...
<Warren`> <Venerator> Take as many days off as you want.
<Katrina`> More alcohol? 6She grabs the alcohol and mixes some into her drink.
<Warren`> As far as I'm concerned, Ariel, you're one of the team.
* Seraphna blushes, "Thanks Vennie... when are we needed again?"
<Warren`> <Venerator> I'm not holding anymore missions this year, but I plan to stay on the station the entire time. So does Captain Carmichael.
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> Same here.. though I know how you feel.
* Xanatos`Durran takes a sip. Then puts a few more various alchoholic beverages into it. He takes a sip after stirring some more and coughs a little bit. "Yep, thats it. Care to try?"
<Katrina`> I'll try anything at least once.
<Seraphna> "No family to visit Vennie?"
<Warren`> <Venerator> This place is my home, as far as I'm concerned. 6He glances around the station. "A fine establishment it is."
* Xanatos`Durran extends the glass to her. His eyes are steady and calm, unlike earlier where they were obviously jumpy because of his comfort level being so crappy.
* Katrina` takes the glass and takes a swallow, making the slightest of faces
<Katrina`> You know how to enjoy a burn.
* Seraphna nods and smiles, "I guess I'll be back the day after Christmas then."
* Slasher finishes his drink and makes two more, he heads over to Warren and he reaches it out towards him.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Stick around a few more minutes. I have a surprise for the entire group.
* Ariel bows her head, "Thank you. I appreciate it." Possibly the most sincere thing she's said.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *heads over to Xan and Kat* "How's it taste?"
<Seraphna> "Hehe... wasn't gonna jet out of here that fast." ^^
<Warren`> 6* Venerator touches Ariel on the shoulder. "I haven't had time for a dance all night. Do you mind dancing with me for a moment?"
* Xanatos`Durran smiles. "Thats hwo you know it is the good stuff. You suprise me, you know that." All the while he is mixing another drink that he hands to fox. "Its pretty strong."
* Warren` takes the drink with a welcomed look
<Warren`> Thank you, Winters.
<Slasher> You looked like you could use one.
* Katrina` takes another swallow, leaning back on the table. Only a handful of guests are left, and they're slowly leaving.
* Ariel stands, "If you wish to suffer my ability at it, sir."
<Warren`> Positively.
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> *smiles*
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *takes a drink*
<Warren`> <Venerator> Indeed. 6He leads her out, putting his hand on her shoulder as he begins to lead. "I'm not sure if I stepped out of bounds saying you would remain on the station these holidays, but I knew Alexander was trying to trap you into coming with him."
* Xanatos`Durran finally mixes up himself his own drink and takes a swig, he releases a sigh of content. "Ahh damn I love a good boos."
* Warren` watches the few guests leaving, turning to Slasher
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> This is pretty good.
<Warren`> So, will you be remaining on station over the holidays?
* Katrina` finishes the drink, setting the cup down.
<Xanatos`Durran> Can I offer either of you a drink?
* Seraphna sits at the table on her own
<Katrina`> I'll take another.
<Xanatos`Durran> Or another I should say.
<Slasher> I believe so, I haven't decided where I plan to go right now.
* Ariel nods, "I... was hesitant about it, but I do appreciate the gesture."
* Ariel closes her eyes a moment, "I... do not trust that man."
<Slasher> It hasn't really been on the top of my list.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> I'll have another.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Alexander uses people like pawns, sometimes, even when he's working toward the great good. I've been meaning to bring this back up, but someone was looking into the explosion back during the war. I believe, according to my sources, that is Spade.
* Warren` looks at Sera, then back at Slasher.
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles and mixes up another. "I think I should become a bartender." He finishes mixing and gives it to Katrina. "The thing about this drink, is even though it tastes really good, it is also so subtly potent that is gets you drunks very quickly." Hands another mixed drink to Fox.
<Warren`> Well, the more around the better. I like to keep as much of the staff as I can.
* Katrina` drinks another large swallow
<Katrina`> Sounds grand to me.
<Slasher> I'll take your request into consideration Sir.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *drinks* Sounds like you know your booze.
<Xanatos`Durran> Now some of my buddies back at EarthGov would use this drink to get women, But I on the other hand, Love the challenge of trying to get a girl without the help of any foreign substance.
* Xanatos`Durran smirks at Fox, "You have no idea my dear."
<Katrina`> Well, you're one of the few 1% who think you can do it without help.
* Xanatos has joined #taw
* Xanatos`Durran has quit IRC (Read error: Connection reset by peer)
* Seraphna sighs softly and looks down at the finiahsed plates and empty cups in thought again
<Slasher> NRP: <Xanatos> And that's why I keep giving you these drinks
* Xanatos smiles, "Perhaps it is the arrogance of being a pilot?"
* Ariel pauses, "Why would Spade look into an event like that?"
<Xanatos> NRP: Haha. Or perhaps he is going to get them drunk, and then get them to be lesbians, and then film it, sell the video, and makes a shitload of money?
<Warren`> <Venerator> Spade prides himself on seeing through anything. If he's looking into that, then he's onto something. And the man doesn't stop until he finds what he's looking for. That's why he works for Cran. 6He finishes the dance - everyone is now gone except the team.
* Xanatos is now known as Xanatos`Durran
<Warren`> 6* Venerator turns to look at the others. "Everyone, I want you to gather around in front of the microphone."
* Seraphna gets up and heads over there
* Ariel does so, hesitantly
* Katrina` finishes her drink and moves to the microphone.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Brb, i'm walking my girlfriend home.
* Warren` stands up, standing by the microphone.
* Xanatos`Durran moves to the microphone as well.
* Xanatos`Durran has quit IRC (Quit: )
<Ariel> NRP: Ahhhhhhh! Another bomb!
* Slasher finishes his drink, crossing his arm.
<Warren`> 6* Venerator pulls out a holovid picture taker and sets it in front of the group. "I want a picture of the first members of the PAX team at the end of their first year together."
* Xanatos`Durran has joined #taw
<Gracia> NRP: "The microphone EXPLODES!"
* Seraphna giggles, "Okay."
<Warren`> 6* Venerator sets the timer and walks over to join the others. He stands next to Warren, who faces the holovid camera.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *gets into position*
* Katrina` stands to the side, smiling at the camera.
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> *stands, smiling at the camera*
* Ariel smiles, arms folded relaxedly in front of her.
* Xanatos`Durran smirks for the camera. Standing by Katrina.
* Slasher holds his arms crossed.
* Warren` doesn't smile
<Warren`> 6* The holovid takes their picture.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Thankyou, everyone. Well, you're all dismissed. Thank you all for tonight.
* Warren` nods, moving to exit the room, ignoring the dance music still playing.
* Katrina` returns to the drink bowl.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *is still smiling as she returns to the drink bowl*
<Ariel> It... was an enjoyable evening, sir.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Thank you, Ariel.
* Slasher drops his arms and heads over to the Bar, grabbing one last drink
* Seraphna yawns and stretches, quietly heading off
<Warren`> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Nov 07 23:15:58 2005