Session Start: Wed Nov 16 20:09:39 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20051116.log'
<Warren`> Stardate: 10-581.12.27
<Warren`> Location: PAX Station
* Alicia is now known as Red_Fox
<Warren`> 6Following the days after Christmas, the station is rather empty of personnel, except for a key few who have to stay behind to maintain operations. Paperwork is high and most of the crew is enjoying their vacation until the end of the year. However, not everyone is off ... including a news crew here to interview Venerator and crew about PAX.
<Warren`> 6* General Venerator stands patiently as the camera crew sets up their equipment in his office.
* Warren` has been staying far, far away from the camera crew, choosing to remain in the security room to avoid them completely.
* Xanatos`Durran steps into the security room. "I don't see why you hide from them. You're just as important to this operation as Venerator."
* Slasher sits infront on his bed in his room, typing on his datapad as he waits for his shift to start.
<Warren`> I hate reporters. 6He states blandly, glancing up only briefly at Durran.
* Slasher stands up, putting his datapad into his back pocket and steps outside, his door closing behind him, he turns and starts walking towards the Security Room.
* Elayne is looking over her notes, a girl in her mid 20s, she's dressed in a very "bussiness attire" style common among female reporters, though her gloves are a rather odd piece
* Xanatos`Durran moves over and punches in a few buttons, he glances at a screen arching a brow. "I understand. Whats the total number of personnel onboard right now?"
<Warren`> <Venerator> Enjoying the holidays, Miss Trenton? 6He asks Elayne calmly.
<Elayne> "Of course, busy busy as usual. But I like it that way."
<Warren`> We have five engineers on duty out of thirty, 10 technicians on duty out of 40, and five mechanics on duty out of fifteen. Lt. McCormick, Lt. Zolnerowich, and Lt. Cran are both on vacation, also. And you, oddly, are not with your father two days after Christmas. Why?
* Slasher steps through a doorway and begins walking up the stairway.
<Elayne> "Okay, are we ready?"
<Warren`> 6* Venerator sits in his chair behind his desk, cupping his hands. "Well, should I sit like this?"
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Warren. "Its a long story. Let's just say my father and I aren't getting along right now."
<Elayne> "Up to you, remember you're going to be on the news broadcast throughout Sol System."
* Ariel has been mostly wanting to avoid the media, but her curiousity has dragged her out of security to watch the proceedings from as much of a distance as she can manage.
* Slasher steps into the hallway again and walks down it, heading to the Security Roiom
<Warren`> Do you two ever? 6He asks, not in an insulting way, but just as if it's a casual Christmas thing
* Elayne eyes Ariel, then looks to her notes again, they seem very extensive.
* Red_Fox is relaxing, not really worried whether the media see her or not
<Xanatos`Durran> Good point. I'm tired of him wasting his life away, its not like he is that old. He's only 48 years old. And yet he wallows in despair over what happened.
* Slasher steps into the security room and makes his way over to his desk
<Warren`> <Venerator> Well, I'm ready to begin when you are, Miss. Trenton.
<Warren`> Some wallow in grief rather than move on. 6He begins to sign his name to documents as he glances them over.
* Ariel gives a slight nod of awknowledgement to Elayne, but doesn't bother to say anything.
* Slasher turns on his desktop and begins to run through things
* Elayne looks at the camera and signals to start film. "This is Elayne Trenton with UEN, United Earth News Network, we're here today with General Vennie Cartwright of the Earthgov Diplomacy Unit, PAX."
* Xanatos`Durran pushes a button on the security camera station, he begins to count people. "Warren. Why don't you ever visit with your uncle?"
<Warren`> Never knew him growing up, even less now. 6He glances up at the security screen showing VEnerator's office
* Xanatos`Durran nods and glances over at Slasher. "What about you. No family to go to?"
<Elayne> "According to our polls at the beginning of last year, when PAX station opened, the average viewer anticipated PAX wouldn't last it's very first month, but here, General Cartwright has led his team with such success, the public opinion and the Senate have deemed to extend PAX's service contract by another year, promising further development in the ever growing Alliance of non-aligned worlds."
<Slasher> None.
<Elayne> "General, what are your opinions on the past years events?"
* Xanatos`Durran nods, understanding. "Well, I'm going to do my rounds, I might even try to get this mug onto the news." He chuckles and steps out, casually walking down the hall. Doing his rounds.
<Slasher> Don't break the camera.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Well, when I approached the Senate about the idea of PAX, I honestly wasn't sure if the government was ready to put such a risky endeavor into place. However, we were very lucky in that they deemed us a risk worth taking. And now that my crew has proven that they are up to the challenge, I'm pleased to see they've given us more time. So, in my opinion, things have been a blessing.
* Xanatos`Durran ignores Slasher and keeps on, making his way down the steps.
* Red_Fox smiles quietly
* Warren` fills out more paperwork on next year's sercurity budget
* Slasher continues typing up, filing through paper at his usual fast pace. 1"How long's that annoying reporter going to be on the station?"
<Elayne> "Excellent, now General, the public wishes to know, are these allainces being forged for purely economic and technological development or is the Earth Government gearing this alliance in the face of a war with the Tsivrixsh?"
<Warren`> All day.
<Slasher> She doesn't plan on talking to us does she?
<Warren`> Probably. And Venerator will push for it, too, I imagine. I've already considered Durran for our spokesperson role.
<Slasher> I think we should just lock the doors and give ourselves some peace and quiet.
* Xanatos`Durran pulls out one of his pistols and begins to twirl it casually, he steps from the stairs and begins to walk along the Diplomatic floor.
<Warren`> <Venerator> I want to say that Earth has absolutely no plans to go to war with the Tsivrixsh Empire. It is not even being considered at this particular venture, nor is it likely anytime in the given future. Right now, we want to strengthen our standing in the galactic community in the hope that we can forge an age of peace, where war is not necessary.
* Warren` glances up at Venerator speaking, glancing down and shaking his head briefly, wondering how someone can be so good on camera.
<Elayne> "I see, studies have show, General, that you have a deep history with General Cran, who heads up the Janus Military, you've even gone as far as to allow his daughter to work on your team. How does all this work out with Cran's political opinion being the exact opposite of your own?"
<Warren`> <Venerator> General Cran is very loyal to EarthGov, and while his views differ from mine, we both have the good of Earth in our hearts. While he does not think PAX is the way to go, he bares no ill-will toward the project either, however misguided he thinks it is. His daughter being here, I feel, is a sign that he likes to consider all options are open in the interest of Earth's future. Also, his daughter is a very capable young lady (cont)
<Warren`> <Venerator> who has her own ideas and goals and dreams for Earth. She works along with the rest of crew just as hard as anyone else.
* Slasher shakes his his head as he listens to Venerator talk on the security camera.
<Elayne> "General, I'm sure you've heard the opinions about the various projects that were started during the last war to come to Earth's doorsteps. What are your feelings about the allegations that PAX is simply a cover for some kind of arms race, the proof behind this the fact that PAX is the only Earth Military unit left to employ a Dragoon unit?"
<Warren`> NRP: 6* Everyone has flashbacks of Sera's screw ups. They all laugh heartily
* Red_Fox looks a little unhappy hearing that accusation
<Warren`> <Venerator> The Dragoon Project during the Ridarium War is a tricky subject, Miss. Trenton. Earth was on the brink of losing, plain and simple, and choices were made, rather good or bad, about how to fix that. The point of that war was that we didn't have an avenue for peace, so we turned to weapons instead. The fact that Dragoons were heartlessly discarded after the war is another sore point. PAX's goal is to make weapons meaningless (cont)
<Warren`> <Venerator> so that we can focus on more important things, like diplomacy. PAX isn't here to cover anything up, and the fact that Ariel is among us is a great sign, in my opinion, that Earth is taking steps to correct a mistake it made years ago.
* Red_Fox nods quietly
* Elayne actually looks pleased with the answer
<Warren`> She likes loaded questions, I see.
<Elayne> "There has also been a certain new wave in feelings over the last two months, as Earth and it's colonies have been taking on large immagrations of Aliens into the population. Many feel displeased, some going as far as to commit violent acts on what would otherwise be peaceful settlers to our Solar System. Are there any words you can share tonight with the people, assuring them that these races, all of which you have met with and signed (cont)
<Elayne> (<--) treaties with, do not pose a hidden threat to Earth?"
<Slasher> She's quite thorough no doubt. *he continues to pound through his files*
<Warren`> <Venerator> Earth's history has been convulted with the problematic "others". And by that, I mean, we have trouble relating to someone who isn't like us, who are "others". "Them." While it might not be well known today, if you read ancient history, humans use to have problems with each other, based on ideology, color, and other factors. It was literally us against them. Then we entered an age where we learned that there were beings (cont)
* Xanatos`Durran whistles and he makes his way down to the first floor.
<Warren`> <Venerator> out there who were not human, who were not "us", but "them." If you look back on human history, it's our natural reaction to be wary of something we don't understand, and so we look at different beings and wonder, "How can they possibly be like ME?" The fact is, people need to sit down and talk - learn how they are like us. Ask them questions - open up forums. Debate. Argue. But you need to learn, because I promise you, (cont)
<Warren`> <Venerator> they want to learn about us, too, and how we're like them. We just need to talk before we give into fear.
<Elayne> "THank you General, to wrap things up, with the year coming to a close, and the entire world wondering what's to come, do you have any closing comments?"
<Warren`> <Venerator> I think we're entering an interesting time period where a gesture of peace will mean more than an act of violence. And I think everyone should be very excited about that.
* Elayne signals for a cut. And smiles, standing back, "Very nice General. I think we'll wrap up tomorrow's news with that."
<Warren`> <Venerator> Thank you. Would you be interested in hearing from others in the crew?
* Ariel stands up, approaching slowly, "I believe it was a very admirable presentation, sir."
<Warren`> <Venerator> Thank you, Ariel. 6He smiles warmly
<Red_Fox> "It was very impressive. I guess that's why you're a diplomat."
* Warren` looks up again and sees it's over.
<Warren`> Damn.
<Slasher> ...I guess this means we're next on the chopping block.
<Elayne> "Of course I'd be interested."
* Elayne smiles, "Alpha Dragoon Ariel, I'd especially like to interview you."
<Warren`> <Venerator> We'll set you up in the security room. Since you want to talk to Ariel, she can lead you there. I have to see about a supply shuttle arrive in a little while.
<Elayne> "That'd be great."
* Xanatos`Durran leans against the wall outside Vennie's office, he acts casually as he waits for
* Ariel pauses a moment, then nods, "Yes sir."
<Xanatos`Durran> Vennie.*
<Warren`> <Venerator> I'll speak with my security chief first. 6He steps out, heading for the security room ahead of the camera crew, who has to get their equipment together.
* Ariel nods again, and waits. She's not sure what to say in a situation like this, so she stays quiet.
* Xanatos`Durran catches up with Vennie and walks with him. "So how do you think you did, sir?"
<Warren`> <Venerator> I believe it went reasonably well.
<Xanatos`Durran> You know that Warren doesn't want to give an interview, right?
<Warren`> <Venerator> I do. Which is why I need to speak with him.
* Warren` gathers his paperwork, as if he's planning on exiting before the camera crew arrives.
<Slasher> I'll finish your paperwork Sir. It's obvious you have more important things to tend to. *he stands up*
<Warren`> Thank you. 6He steps into the hallway as Venerator and Xanatos round the corner
* Slasher walks over to Warrens desk and begins file papers.
* Xanatos`Durran nods and excuses himself so the two can talk. He steps into the security room office.
<Warren`> <Venerator> Ah, Captain. I need to speak with you a moment. 6The two step off to the side.
* Elayne begins to lead the crew to the security room.
<Warren`> 6* At first, Ven and Warren seem to be quiet, until Warren's voice raises angerily. Venerator, ever calm, just takes Warren's near lack of respect as if it were nothing
* Red_Fox follows Elayne
* Slasher doesn't even motion to Xanatos' arrival, he just continues to file papers for Warren.
<Slasher> NRP: BRB.
<Elayne> "Sounds pleasent."
* Ariel heads with Elayne, "...you have studied the layout of the station?"
<Elayne> "Everything about it. Now that the station is deemed a working effort, my netowrk wants me covering PAX all the time."
* Xanatos`Durran sits down at his desk and begins to scroll through the files. He stops at Katrina's file and rubs his chin, he decides to browse through it.
* Warren` goes to shot something, his hand actually raising, when he sees Elayne's crew turning the corner. He stops, then drops his hand, adjusts his uniform, and steps into the security room. Venerator smiles politely to Elayne, then heads faway.
<Warren`> (shout)
<Elayne> NRP: Elayne> "From my interview with Lt. Cran, Warren, you are described as being a 'stinkyfaced poo head', thoughts?"
* Warren` sits down in his chair, waiting for the camera crew to sit up. He doesn't even glance Elayne's way.
<Warren`> NRP: <Warren> I think she's a lesbian.
<Xanatos`Durran> Nrp: burn. Ouch.
<Elayne> NRP: Elayne> "Well she wnet further to state you have relations with one called Slasher?"
<Warren`> NRP: <Warren> I think she masturbates with wrenches.
<Elayne> NRP: Elayne> Kinky.
* Elayne smiles and heads into the room, directing the crews to set up.
* Warren` sits there, eyeing a spot on the floor. Slasher behind him glances at the crew and quietly excuses himself out the back way.
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at the crew. Then returns to the file, he decides to see if she has anything on her criminal record.
<Warren`> How long will this take? 6He asks briskly to Elayne.
<Elayne> "I think about 15 minutes with each crew member would do well."
* Xanatos`Durran searches looks for anythign that would be out of place in the file.
<Warren`> OF course.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and places it away. He puts his arms behind his back as he looks up at the screen.
* Warren` glances at Ariel, Fox, and Durran
<Elayne> "Should we start with you or would you like some time?"
<Warren`> They'll go first.
* Warren` stands up, adjusting his uniform again, annoyed.
<Warren`> I have some things to take care of.
* Warren` steps out of the room
* Xanatos`Durran glances over. "Excuse him my dear lady. Camera's make him a little weak in the knees." Xanatos smirks.
* Elayne giggles, "THat's fine, would you liek to go first Mr. Durran?"
<Warren`> 6* The security station calmly notes the approaching arrival of the supply shuttle, which is on schedule.
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow. Then rubs his chin. "Ah hell, why not. But try not to throw out those hard questions like you did to Vennie. I'm not too smart you know. Thats why i'm working security." He begins to laugh to himself.
* Ariel watches Warren go with a bit of a frown.
<Elayne> "Yes about that, I understand there was not one, but three security breaches in the past year which almost cost the lives of several of the Diplomatic and Security team members, any theories as to who was behind this?"
<Xanatos`Durran> Well, actually there could be a number of groups responsible. Seems that quite a bit of people do not want PAX to succeed, as you may have noted from your polls. But, all we have is rumors to guide our inspections. So I guess we wont know for sure until something else happens."
<Warren`> NRP: <Elayne> So, Ariel - Fox. Who is prettier?
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Durran> Well Ariel has that whole naive clueless chick thing going on. And Fox is one of those quiet types...sooo. I'd probably pick both. :D
<Warren`> 6* The landing procedure begins after the computer gets the shuttle codes and the shields lower. Suddenly, however, the shuttle accelarates for the hanger. Venerator can be seen looking confused on one of the monitors as he turns to move, but the shuttle rams into the hanger and suddenly explodes like a megaton bomb, the entire station rocking hard and alarms going off, flashing red.
<Elayne> "And Mister Durran, how do you feel working on the same team as a Telepath and a Dragoon, two forms of person not normally popular with the average citizen."
<Elayne> "What the heck!"
<Red_Fox> "Uhoh..."
<Xanatos`Durran> Son of a bitch. Alright, you need to stay in here. Ariel, Fox. To the hanger, thats where the explosion came from. Let's go.
<Warren`> 6* The computer begins to list how the station's orbit has been knocked off and needs to be resynched.
* Red_Fox stands up, and heads to the hangar
<Xanatos`Durran> I have to go resync the ship. There is a pistol on my desk there Ms. Elayne. Use it if you have too. *He runs out*
* Ariel sprints to the hangar
<Warren`> 6* The hanger is in flames - what's left of it. Most of the hanger has been blown completely away, leaving space. Lock down procedures have put shields back up to keep more people from being sucked into space, but the remaining hanger is burning away and is completely crippled. Most of the shuttles are gone and the gears demolished.
<Elayne> "Get the mobile cameras, follow me!" *She gets some of her crew to follow her.
<Red_Fox> "Shit.."
* Xanatos`Durran makes his way for the Control Room on the first floor.
* Warren` is at the hanger moments before Fox arrives, glancing around. He dashes into the flames as quickly as he can, heading for what appears to be a body.
<Warren`> 6* Techs arrive seconds after Durran, in a panic.
* Elayne is already on camera, it's the type used for live reports.
<Xanatos`Durran> Calm down. We have to get this resynced NOW. *he begins to work8
<Warren`> 6* The techs proceed to aid Durran. Together, they begin to realign the station's declining orbit toward Europa.
* Red_Fox nods, and gets to work
* Warren` rolls through the flames and arrives at the body. The hanger shakes and the hanger doors begin to close, beginning a complete lockdown of the hanger.
<Elayne> "This is Elayne Trenton, PAX Station has just been hit by some form of unknown attack, as you can see the damage was immense, this is terrible..."
<Elayne> *her tone isn't heartless at all, she sounds worried*
<Warren`> 6* The hanger doors are almost half-way shut. Once they shut, anyone inside is trapped.
<Elayne> "We can see that many casualties have been taken and it seems the station has been knocked out of it's orbit."
* Elayne and the creaw are inside, the cameras recording what's outside.
* Ariel leaves the hangar before being locked inside. That wouldn't be fun
* Xanatos`Durran looks up at a monitor in the hanger. He taps his Comm: "Ariel, don't let those doors shut. You have to buy Warren some time."
* Warren` kneels before the body, as the flames close in on him. He grabs the body, turning to eye the doors closing.
* Red_Fox hurries outside
<Elayne> "Oh gods... wasn't General Cartwright checking on a shuttle?"
* Ariel trys to override the doors... with weapon fire if she has to
* Xanatos`Durran checks to see if the Techs have everything under control.
<Warren`> 6* The doors are resistant to the fire, obviously built to close incase of an attack. The best she can do to delay them is to stand under them and hold up her hands, refusing to let them dorp.
<Warren`> <Techs> We got it.
* Ariel does it the old fashioned and cliche way then
* Xanatos`Durran nods and runs back out, running as fast as he can for the hanger.
* Warren` runs through the flames and slides under the closing metal doors into the hallway, holding a charred body
<Elayne> "Security Chief Warren is checking on the bodies, it seems the security team is trying to buy him time by overriding the emergency door lockdown."
* Ariel gets the hell out of there once Warren is clear
* Elayne walks over, looking at the body
<Warren`> 6* The doors slam shut and the fire systems kick in to save what's left of the hanger.
<Warren`> 6* The body is none other than Venerator - dead.
<Elayne> "Warren, who is that..." *she turns to the cameras* "Point those away."
* Warren` pants, his face blackened and his clothes burnt.
<Elayne> "Oh God..."
<Warren`> 6* Slasher arrives moments later, standing to the side.
* Xanatos`Durran comes sliding up to Warren, he looks down, knowing for sure who that body is. "DAMNIT!" He turns pouring a full forced fist into the side of the wall.
<Elayne> "Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm sad to announce... General Vennie Cartwright has been killed."
* Warren` closes his eyes, lowering his head as he takes deep breaths, trying to clear his lungs of the smoke he inhaled.
<Red_Fox> "..."
* Elayne appears to be looking for something to say
* Warren` stands up and grabs his comm, contacting the nearest military facility. He walks away from the others.
* Red_Fox looks pained
<Elayne> "...I... I repeat... PAX Station has been attacked and suffered horrible damage, many crew, along with General Cartwright have been killed."
* Xanatos`Durran pulls away from the wall and looks down. "Ms. Elayne. I think that interviews are over for the day. You should return to your guest quarters."
* Ariel hesitates, biting her lip. Slowly, she picks up the chared body, and carries it to medbay... if nothing else, to be kept until a proper burriel can be arranged.
<Elayne> "Right... turn off the cameras..."
* Red_Fox follows Ariel, stunned
<Warren`> NRP: And now we'll jump ahead a few days for the final part of the session
<Warren`> Stardate: 10-581.12.30
<Warren`> Location: Earth
<Warren`> 6* The funeral progression for General Venerator is currently taking place, with a huge turnout of military personnel present, and many senators also. The typical military funeral procession is currently occurring, though for most, they pay not attention to the words, but the closed casket.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina McCormick has naturally attended, forgoing vacation. Captain Warren stands near her, since the PAX group is mainly together.
* Seraphna has also attended, dropping everything the moment the attack came up on the news.
* Xanatos`Durran stands beside Katrina, his head down. He keeps running over things he could have done to stop this in his head.
<Warren`> 6* In all the madness, the fate of the PAX group is up in the air, with Warren currently in charge of the team.
<Red_Fox> <Peacemaker> *is also back from vacation. Paying her respects is more important to her than a holiday*
<Warren`> 6* General Cran and William Spade are standing in the crowd. Cran looks distant, while Spade is obviously there to pay respects only.
* Elayne is crying, unable to hold it back, tears flowing, feeling horrible for not being around, especially with where the attack occured.
<Elayne> *Sera
<Warren`> NRP: DAmn that reporter!
* Elayne has quit IRC (Quit: Connection reset by beer.)
* Seraphna is crying, unable to hold it back, tears flowing, feeling horrible for not being around, especially with where the attack occured.
* Warren` has said nothing for almost three days now, keeping strictly to business.
* Red_Fox watches, still not completely believing..
<Warren`> 6* The man speaking finishes and a group of military personnel fire off old-time bullet rifles into the air several times, thus ending the funeral. The crowd begins to move out
<Seraphna> NRP: They kill 14 ducks and Tingle's ballon.
<Warren`> <Katrina> I can't believe this...
* Xanatos`Durran just stands there, its a good assumption that he hasn't even realized the funeral has ended. Hearing Katrina speak snapped him out of it though. "You aren't the only one..."
<Warren`> NRP: I wonder if people will be coming to see Kat for counseling now.
<Ariel> "...it was..." *lost for words*
<Warren`> 6* Cran looks over at the group, almost accussingly, then turns and walks off with Spade following him.
<Red_Fox> "... I... I'll miss him..."
* Seraphna doesn't notice him leave, she looks numb, just looking forward
<Warren`> ...
* Red_Fox looks about ready to burst into tears
* Xanatos`Durran looks up and then rubs his chin. "So. What do we do now?"
<Warren`> 6* A senator walks over to where the group is at, one of the major players in politics. "This is a huge loss for all of us, but we decided that in order to honor General Venerator's memory, PAX will continue for another year as planned."
<Seraphna> "Vennie..."
* Slasher stands in the back, his arms crossed as he waits patiently
<Red_Fox> <Peacemaker> "I hope we can do justice to his memory."
* Ariel nods slowly.
<Warren`> <Senator> I'm sure you can. 6He nods to them, moving away from them to leave.
<Warren`> I have paperwork to do. 6He says emotionlessly, turning and moving away from the group to leave.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina watches him go, turning her head to follow him, then turns back to look at the casket.
* Seraphna looks at Ariel
<Seraphna> "H-How are you doing...?"
<Ariel> "...I... have dealt with worse..." *closes her eyes* "...but I will miss him."
* Seraphna hugs Ariel tightly and cries a bit harder
<Red_Fox> "We all will.."
* Ariel hugs back hesitantly
* Warren` walks out of sight into the crowd of people leaving
* Slasher watches Warren leave, he turns his attention back on the others.
* Red_Fox hugs them both
<Warren`> 6* Katrina lets out a sigh, then turns to go herself, looking at the casket, then the others. "IF you guys ever want to talk, I'll be back in the office as soon as the new year begins." 6She waves at them, walking away.
<Seraphna> "I-I've gotta... go back and get my stuff, I left it with Dad's sh-shuttle..."
* Xanatos`Durran crosses his arms and turns from the group. He seems to be staring at the sky.
<Xanatos`Durran> I need to return to the station. *he says not looking to anyone, he also walks off*
* Seraphna squeezes Ari a little more then heads through the departing crowd the way her father went.
* Slasher takes in a deep breathe then releases it, he turns and starts to walk away
<Warren`> 6* Ariel, Red Fox, and Peacemaker are the only three left.
* Seraphna heads back to the Janus shuttle, running to catch up to her father and Spade
<Warren`> 6* General Cran sits in his seat, looking out the window in silence. He's obviously upset, though no emotion is showing. Spade sits off to the side silently.
* Ariel looks to the others, then shakes her head slowly, "...I should get back to my reports..."
* Seraphna climbs in, taking a seat next to him, taking in a sharp breath
* Warren` yanks off the top of his suit as he steps into a shuttle, sitting in the back as he nods to the pilot to take him back to the station.
<Red_Fox> <Peacemaker> "I should be going too.."
* Warren` throws the coat onto the seat.
<Seraphna> "I'm going to miss him..."
<Warren`> 6* Spade motions with his hand to the pilot to leave.
<Warren`> <Cran> ...
* Xanatos`Durran nears his shuttle.
<Red_Fox> <Peacemaker> *heads back to the hangar*
* Ariel starts to the security offices, stopping half way there to wipe her eyes.
* Red_Fox stands alone for a moment, then heads to her room
<Warren`> NRP: ... you guys know we're not on the station, right?
<Red_Fox> NRP: Oh KSHLSF
* Red_Fox heads OFF then
* Seraphna closes her eyes and just hugs her father
<Warren`> NRP: *Fox falls off a cliff*
<Warren`> 6* Cran silently puts an arm around her as their shuttle leaves.
<Warren`> Session Ends
Session Close: Wed Nov 16 21:56:07 2005