Session Start: Wed Nov 16 22:19:25 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20051116.log'
<Warren`> Stardate: 10-582.1.2
<Warren`> Location: PAX Station
<Warren`> 6* The station has been under repair since the incident and offical PAX business has been put on hold indefinitely until a new head diplomat can be found. Also, it appears there will be an investigator assigned to find out who killed General Venerator, and that means they'll be on the station to learn what they can. It seems changes are approaching.
<Warren`> 6* A military offical is arriving in a few minutes to speak with Captain Carmichael about the new head diplomat's arrival - and that of the investigator.
* Katrina` has joined #taw
* Katrina` is in her office, quietly filing paperwork.
* Slasher sits in his desk in the security room, filing through new paperwork.
* Warren` stands in the security station, reviewing station videos of the day Venerator was killed. His face has a six o'clock shadow and his military outfit rumpled.
* Xanatos`Durran taps gently on the door to Katrina's office.
* Katrina` glances up
<Katrina`> Come in.
* Xanatos`Durran slides in and takes a seat before she can offer. "So tell me, do you know anything about who our new boss is going to be?'
<Katrina`> None. I think we're suppose to find out in about ten minutes when he arrives with the military offical.
* Seraphna has been getting a new supply of shuttles in order, and the hangar fixed up. Focusing completely on the task at hand.
<Xanatos`Durran> ....So. You seem to be handlinig this all pretty well. Whats your secret?
* Katrina` slides her drawer open and shows a flask. She opens it and takes a sip, closing it and putting it back in her drawer
* Ariel has been rarely seen since the incident, prefering to work on her reports privately, in her room.
<Xanatos`Durran> Ahh. Like a sailor it seems. *he smiles softly* I was kinda hoping they would put you in charge you know.
* Warren` hits a button and shuts off the video feed, noting the military shuttle arriving.
<Katrina`> Me? I'm hardly qualified for such a position.
* Warren` lets out a breath and taps his comm to all diplomats and security teams
<Warren`> The shuttle is arriving.
* Warren` clicks off, not caring to hear their voices. He turns and walks out of the room
* Katrina` glances at her comm. on her desk, then at Durran.
<Xanatos`Durran> I know. I know. But a new person coming in her...it definitely going to be hard at first. *Glances at his Comm* We should be going.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: here.
* Ariel slowly straightens her uniform, and proceeds to the hangar
* Slasher stands up, and begins walking towards the hanger.
<Katrina`> I agree. 6She stands up, putting down her paperwork and steps around her desk to stand beside Durran and the door.
* Xanatos`Durran stands and begins to make his way for the hanger with her.
* Warren` walks into the hanger, standing there as the shuttle goes through the shields.
* Seraphna is in her usual attire, a greasemonkey's jumpsuit, tools, and engine grease.
* Red_Fox is also heading to the hangar
<Warren`> 6* The shuttle lands carefully on the hanger floor, as if it could break under them. Some of the stains are still on the walls from the fire.
* Katrina` walks in and stands there, glancing at the shuttle.
* Xanatos`Durran steps besides Katrina. And sighs staring at the ground, his head is a cloud of dust right now, not even Katrina would be able to figure him out.
* Red_Fox stares at the floor for a moment, remembering
<Warren`> 6* The shuttle ramp lowers and General Thomas Taylor steps off, the military offical sent to let them know of the offical orders. He stands there, glancing at all of them.
* Slasher steps into the Hanger and walks up behind Katrina and Xanatos, his arms crossed as he watches the military figure step off the shuttle.
<Warren`> <General Taylor> I've brought everyone along with me, Captain Carmichael. 6He addresses Warren, who steps forward, glancing at the shuttle.
<Warren`> <General Taylor> By the late General's request... 6He motions at the shuttle for the person to step off.
* `Kane steps off of the shuttle and adjust his suit, he is a scrawny man with blonde hair that falls to his ears, his eyes are blue and are laid back behind a pair of glasses. The young man seems a bit scared as he attempts a feeble military stance.
<Katrina`> THAT's the head diplomat?
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow and the boy. "And you said you were underqualified."
* Seraphna looks up from her work, "Am I missin' something?"
* Seraphna heads over
<Warren`> <General Taylor> This is the requested security hacker for your team, since your other one seemingly vanished out an airlock. 6He refers to poor DUD on the second day.
<Red_Fox> "Oh, a hacker?"
* Warren` eyes Kane quietly.
<Ariel> "...that is a relief."
* `Kane smiles nervously.
<Warren`> NRP: .. DA!
<Warren`> NRP: Sorry. Uplink was called Kane.
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his chin. "I wonder just how green this kid is..."
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Who wha?
<Warren`> NRP: Before your time.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Then shut it punk.
* Slasher studies Kane from head to toe, eyeing him up
<Red_Fox> "Great to have you onboard."
<Warren`> <General Taylor> This is Mortimer Kane.
<Katrina`> Welcome
* Seraphna smiles, "General Taylor! Nice to see you! And... Kane, nice to meet you." ^^
* `Kane nods, "I hope I can be useful." He laughs some, obviously nervous, but lightening up some.
<Warren`> <General Taylor> Next we have... 6He turns to introduce the next person, but they are already walking down the ramp. They round the corner, walking slowly as their military vest sways like a long coat. They are military, but special it would appear. The man's black hair and blue eyes focus on the group. Some would recognize him from a certain party. It is Captain Darien Starr
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow. "Well i'll be...."
* Red_Fox blinks
<Seraphna> "Hey, he was at the Year End Gathering..."
* Ariel looks just as surprised
<Red_Fox> "I remember him.."
<Xanatos`Durran> Darien Starr! Why I haven't seen you since..why the War I would say.
<Warren`> <Captain Darien Starr> Hello. I'm Captain Starr. I'm here to investigate the death of the General. I will be sure not to interfere with your military affairs as I conduct my investigation, but I will need to be here on the station to first handedly go over the information and evidence. 6He says seriously, glancing at Xanatos with recognition. He looks at Ariel briefly, then back at Warren
* `Kane moves out of the way so that no one would pay attention to him. He hates being in the limelight anyway.
<Warren`> <Darien Starr> You will not even notice me in your affairs, I assure you.
* Slasher begins to study Darien Starr up and down now.
<Warren`> 6* He nods at them, stepping off to the side to investigate the area of the hanger where Venerator was hit - which has been purposely untouched.
<Warren`> <General Taylor> And finally, your new head diplomat was chosen by the senate just a few hours ago.. 6He gestures at the shuttle as someone else begins to emerge.
* Xanatos`Durran waits for the big moment.
* Spade has joined #taw
* Spade rounds the corner of the shuttle and faces them all, dressed in strict military attire. He eyes them all.
* Red_Fox looks like she's still waiting
<Warren`> <General Taylor> From this minute forward, Captain Spade will be assuming military command of the station and of PAX. I hope you all work well together. 6He nods, boarding the shuttle
* Seraphna smiles BROADLY
<Xanatos`Durran> ....*his eyes are just wide in shock, he can't even say anything*
* Warren` frowns and looks like he's ready to do something. He doesn't move.
<Slasher> Spade's going to be our head diplomat?
* Seraphna gives him a nod, "Good to see you again so soon Spade."
<Red_Fox> "... ... ..."
<Spade> Thank you. 6He nods to her, turning to look at the others. "We have a lot of work to do before us and I have much catching up to do with the General's files. I hope we all have a productive time spent together here in PAX."
<Red_Fox> "This is a strange dream..."
<Ariel> "...I cannot concieve of what the senate was thinking."
* Spade nods to them all, smiling charmingly
<Xanatos`Durran> So. Are you both the Head Diplomat and the Head of Security or will Warren retain that position?
<Spade> Well, you're all dismissed. I'll be sure to get in touch with you if I need your help. Captain. 6He glances at Warren, who was trying to go. "I should need to speak with you later today."
<Spade> 6* Spade looks at Durran, smiling at him. "The Captain's position is his as long as he should wish it."
<Warren`> ... Of course. 6He nods, leaving the room briskly.
<Warren`> 6* Captain Starr stands off to the side, glancing at the damage done by the shuttle's impact, and the remains of the shuttle that did the damage, all taped off with an evidence paper.
* Slasher waits for Spade to elave before he leaves the room.
<Katrina`> This is ...
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his face.
* Spade cups his hands together, glancing around once, then leaving the room as if he were in a good mood.
<Katrina`> Wow.
* Seraphna smiles, she actually heads after thim
<Seraphna> "Spade, a moment?"
<Xanatos`Durran> Ohh this day has been odd. First the second-best pilot from earthgov, and then Spade...smiling of all things!
<Red_Fox> "... what the hell...?"
<Spade> Yes, Serena? 6He turns to look at her, stopping in the hallway.
* Slasher turns and heads out of the room, making his way back to the security room.
* Warren` is in the security room, hunched over his desk as he stands there.
* Katrina` eyes Kat and Spade in the hallway
<Katrina`> Someone's pleased.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Sera. ;P
<Katrina`> NRP: Er, Sera.
<Seraphna> "It occured to me... who's with Daddy?"
<Spade> Your father has found a suitable replacement for me during my tenure here.
* `Kane nervously taps Durran on the shoulder.
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow and turns around. "Yeah?"
<Seraphna> "...Suitable? That's possible?"
<Spade> Well, I have to attempt SOME modesty.
* `Kane shakes a bit at his voice, then mumurs, "Where would...I..fine my quarters?"
<Slasher> NRP: <Durran> Why would you fine your quarters?
* Red_Fox gives directions
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Find you jackass.
* Seraphna giggles softly
<Seraphna> "So who is it?"
* Xanatos`Durran pats Fox on the shoulder, "Fox here can show you. I'm sure you would much rather a beautiful lady to show you than someone like me? Right? *he nudges Kane in the gut*
<Katrina`> I should go to my office. 6She shakes her head in surprise, walking off.
* `Kane goes a little pale and rubs the back of his head, "Well, erm. If it wouldn't be much trouble..."
* Slasher steps into the security room. 1"This doesn't bode well"
<Spade> I believe it was Lt. Commander Roberts.
* Warren` looks up at Slasher, then down at the desk
* Xanatos`Durran watches Katrina walk off and rubs his chin. He ponders following after her.
* Seraphna sighs and rubs her face a little, getting a grease smear on her sleeve, but it cleans her face upa bit
<Warren`> So Cran plans on choking the life out of this project with his lap dog.
<Seraphna> "Him?"
<Warren`> 6* Starr kneels down beside some of the wreckage, studying it. He pulls out a datapad, going over his initial notes and findings.
<Spade> I'm afraid so. Hopefully he can keep your father's paperwork together. 6He smiles at her
<Seraphna> "He's gonna be on Pluto assignment by the month's end..."
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and heads off to catch up with Katrina.
* Spade laughs
<Red_Fox> "Anyway, if you follow me.."
<Slasher> It would appear so, Sir.
* `Kane looks at Fox and nods. Following her.
* Red_Fox leads Kane to his quarters
* Katrina` walks along, slowing when she hears Durran coming up
* Warren` sits down, cupping his hands together as he sits there in silent contemplation
<Xanatos`Durran> Hey, something is bothering you.
* Seraphna sighs, "The others are going to take a while to swallow this you know."
<Warren`> 6* The hanger is now empty except for Ariel and the investigator.
<Katrina`> Not really. I just feel a bit ... creepy around Captain Spade.
<Spade> I imagine so. But hopefully we will be able to do some amazing work together.
<Seraphna> "Took them almost the full year for them to even accept little ol' me."
<Slasher> How do you plan on handling this situation? It's no doubt he shares the same distaste for PAX like his owner.
<Spade> Well, if I have half your talent, I'll get them to at least stand in the same room as me.
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his chin. "Is it just me or was it very very odd to see him...smile." Shudders at the thought.
<Warren`> He is my superior, so there is nothing I can do. 6He opens up a folder in silence now.
<Red_Fox> "I hope you like the place."
<Katrina`> Something tells me it's all show.
* `Kane nods repeatedly to her. "Thank you for going out of your way to show me.'
<Slasher> I have trouble accepting this his goals are the same as PAX's.
<Red_Fox> "No problem."
<Warren`> More than likely they are not.
<Xanatos`Durran> Of course it was all show. I'm really worried about this place now.
<Slasher> And there's nothing we can do about it then.
<Warren`> Nothing.
<Katrina`> Doesn't feel the same without the General here, does it?
<Seraphna> "Anything I can do to help Spade? I'm _supposed_ to be on the diplomatic staff."
<Spade> I think I have a clear grasp on things. Just stick to getting your shuttles back the way you like it. My first act is to make you the head mechanic in all regards to this place. All mechanics are under your jurisdiction now.
<Red_Fox> "I wonder how Spade is supposed to help us with diplomacy, of all things.."
<Xanatos`Durran> No. I still find it hard to believe that this happened...and the untrustworthy part of me sees this as a big scam. I mean how convinient is it that Cran's only obstacle gets killed, and then his left hand takes over?
<Katrina`> It does seem like Cran's behind it, doesn't it? But he felt bothered and upset about something at the funeral.
<Xanatos`Durran> Probably hated himself for doing it. *says dismissively*
<Katrina`> Possibly.
* Katrina` stops in front of her office, glancing back at Durran
* Seraphna blinks
<Seraphna> "Really?"
<Spade> Really.
<Slasher> So back to usual business then, Sir?
* Xanatos`Durran stops and looks at her. "So would you like some time alone? To ponder this?"
<Warren`> Yes.
* Seraphna squeals a little and hugs Spade, "You knwo how to make a girl happy, you know that?"
* Spade stands there, a bit surprised
<Spade> Well, I suppose I do now.
* `Kane slides into the security office. "Umm sir, I need to get my orders for duty.."
* Warren` looks up at Kane, then points at an empty desk
<Warren`> Your's.
<Red_Fox> "Oh, yes."
* Seraphna smiles happily, "Oh right..."
* `Kane nods "Thank you, sir." Kane moves over and begins to work about getting his desk situated, seemed he had a rather large box of supplies with him.
* Slasher looks up, eyeing Kane.
* Seraphna stands backa nd fizes her jumpsuit, and salutes
<Seraphna> "Thank you Captain."
* Spade salutes back
<Spade> Anytime, Lieutenant.
* Warren` watches Kane quietly.
* `Kane begins to pull out various electronic devices, attempting to find places to put them.
<Katrina`> <Katrina> I don't have anything else to do. You have something in mind?
* Spade turns and heads upstairs.
* Seraphna giggles and heads back to the hangar
<Warren`> 6* Captain Starr is pacing about ground zero, oblivious to Sera's entrance.
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow. "With you?" Xanatos moves his eyes up and down her person and then smiles, "A nice chat would suit me just fine."
* Red_Fox idly watches
<Katrina`> Come on in then. 6She opens the door by leaning into it, then walks over to take a seat.
* Spade slides into the security room, quietly without detection. He runs his hands along the desk
<Spade> Well, I see you have a nice little set up here, Captain.
* Xanatos`Durran moves in and closes the door behind him. He also takes a seat.
* Warren` looks up, his eyes narrowing.
* Ariel looks to the investigator, "Do you believe you can find any evidence in the wreckage?"
* Slasher looks up, eyeing Spade, he types without thinking as he eyes Spade.
<Warren`> <Starr> Well, 6He glances back at Ariel. "Not at first. You'd be surprised how easily people dismiss something, but then realize later it's important. This was dismissed as not being important.
* Seraphna looks about at the mechanics, "OKay..."
<Seraphna> "Crews gather up!"
* `Kane doesn't pay much attention as he drops something and then catches it before it hits the floor, he releases a fresh sigh of relief. Then goes back to working.
<Spade> I've noticed several security breached over the last six months and I'm concerned. 6He grabs a folder, flipping through it idlely as he walks around Kane.
<Spade> Your second in command. Durran. He's not very effective.
<Katrina`> What did you want to talk about, hotshot?
<Warren`> ...
<Red_Fox> ...
* Spade lowers the folder, glancing at Warren's eyes, then smiles disarmingly
<Spade> Don't get me wrong. He's a fantastic pilot, but this isn't his line of work. I have another candidate in mind.
<Red_Fox> Oh, really..
* Spade turns to look at Fox, his eyes almost peering right through her, then turns to look at Warren
<Xanatos`Durran> Hotshot? *chuckles* Why, anything you want. I am your diary to speak your mind.
* Ariel pauses, "I do not mean to say the bombing itself was insignificant, but... after the explosion, decompression, and everything since..."
<Spade> Lieutenant Winters. Judging by his actions over the PAX missions, he's more than gifted enough to be your second in command. And he's trained in that department, unlike the pilot.
<Warren`> <Starr> It doesn't leave a lot for imagination. Granted.
* Slasher looks at Spade, his look remaining as neutral as it always does.
<Warren`> I see.
<Warren`> I will make the necessary adjustments, sir.
<Spade> Great. You'll see I'm right about this sort of thing, Carmichael. 6He drops the folder onto Kane's desk and walks out.
* Red_Fox pauses
<Katrina`> Why don't you talk about yourself. What's on your mind?
<Ariel> "...is there anything I could assist you with?"
<Warren`> 6* Darien stands up, running a hand through his black hair. "This is something I'm suppose to do alone. Right now, until I can talk to all of you, you're all considered suspects in this."
* Slasher turns to look at Warren. 1"The decisions your's to do with, either way I'll still be doing my job."
<Xanatos`Durran> My mind? Hmmm well I figure that you of all people should already know that. But well lets see. I feel like shit. And, I also feel like a joke. Other than that, peachy.
<Warren`> Technically, it comes down to him. I had to approve my positions through Venerator. And he is right about yor capability. Enjoy the position. 6He goes back to his report, obviously grinding his teeth.
<Katrina`> A joke?
* Ariel looks hurt by those words, but nods. "...I understand. I will be in security." Turns, and starts off.
<Red_Fox> "I still don't trust him.."
<Xanatos`Durran> Course. I've been stuck here with babysitting duty for most of the missions. I only come whenever it is convinient to the group.
<Warren`> <Darien> ... 6He turns back to the wreckage
* Slasher looks at Warren. 1"Sir, I'd prefer you to be comfortable with the decision and not feel like you're forced to do it."
<Warren`> I'm fine with it, Lieutenant. 6He says briskly.
<Slasher> Understood Sir.
* `Kane finishes getting his desk fixed up and dusts his hands off properly as if he accomplished something. But actually it looks like a complete mess.
<Katrina`> I suppose a job like this doesn't hold a lot for a pilot.
<Xanatos`Durran> Apparently. I'm suprised you didn't already know, what with that your gift and all....
<Katrina`> I can read emotions, not minds
<Warren`> I need to go for a while. 6He steps up, stepping outside and almost into Ariel.
* Slasher begins filing through his files.
<Xanatos`Durran> Ahh, I see. It seems I misunderstood.
<Xanatos`Durran> So now, you. Time to talk about you.
<Katrina`> What about me?
<Red_Fox> "Hey Ariel.."
* Red_Fox sounds a little stunned and worried
<Xanatos`Durran> What about you? Thats what I want to know. I know absolutely nothing about you.
* Ariel lowers her head, "Excuse me, sir."
<Warren`> Excuse me. 6He steps around Ariel and down the hallway.
* `Kane pulls out a datapad and begins to punch up a few things.
<Katrina`> That's kind of broad. 6She laughs softly.
<Warren`> 6* Darien Starr turns to look at Seraphna, studying her softly, almost as if he's watching for signs of suspicion.
<Xanatos`Durran> I have all day. Better start talking. *he smirks*
<Slasher> NRP: <Durran> Except for the video surveilance I put in your shower, what you eat from your stool and when you had your 1st perioud
<Katrina`> Well. I have a younger brother called John. I like cats, naturally. 6She gestures at her wall decorations.
* Xanatos`Durran moves his eyes to look, then returns them to her. "Obviously. What else?"
<Katrina`> I'm a Leo.
* Ariel steps into the security room after glancing back at Warren, sitting heavily in her seat.
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles. "and?"
* Katrina` smiles, brushing her hair out of her eyes.
* Red_Fox sighs
<Katrina`> I like action moves. Pizza is the best food no matter what time of day. Coffee makes me jittery. I love the engineer parties.
* Warren` runs a search on Durren and ends up outside Kat's door. He knocks on it.
* Slasher leans back from his chair cracking his neck from side to side
<Xanatos`Durran> Ahh, those are good parties...
* Xanatos`Durran moves his head to look at the door.
<Katrina`> Come in.
* Warren` opens the door, glancing in. He looks at Durran, than waves him to come out into the hallway.
* Warren` steps out of the room and down a ways into the hallway, turning around and waiting.
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow. "I'll be back." He moves towards the hall. "Whats going on?"
* Seraphna is happily getting on with work, organising a cleanup
* Seraphna as usual, is as oblivious to the living world as she can be, machines first and foremost in her mind.
<Warren`> Captain Spade just reassigned Winters to be the second in command of the security personnel.
<Warren`> 6* Darien turns and exits the room, walking down the hallways.
* Spade has left #taw
<Xanatos`Durran> ....WHAT? *moves to turn away from Warren* If I didn't know you Warren, I would ask if you were joking...so what was his reason? he turns back around, his face is a deeper shade of red and it is obvious he is holding in his rage.
<`Kane> Hey umm. Why is everyone so wary of Captain Spade? *he turns to look at everyone in the Security room*
<Warren`> He believes that the recent security set backs are due to your being a pilot instead of security minded. He feels Lt. Winters will fill the role in better.
<Slasher> Because of his connections to General Cran.
<Red_Fox> Cran doesn't exactly approve of PAX.
<Warren`> 6* Darien Starr enters the security room, nodding politely as he moves over to the security computer. He hooks up his datapad, downloading files.
<Slasher> And Spade is very loyal to Cran. His lap dog if you will.
* Slasher turns eyeing Darien Starr.
* Ariel glances at Starr a moment, then returns to looking like she was doing something useful
<`Kane> oh...*turns back to his things*
<Red_Fox> Also, he... doesn't seem the diplomatic type to me.
<Slasher> So Kane. Since we never got any information on you, what can you tell us about yourself. Qualifications and such.
* Xanatos`Durran spins around and slams his fist into the wall. "Blaming me....me? If it hadn't been for me...." *Xanatos shakes his head and turns to Warren.* "What do you think?'
<Warren`> Either you made yourself an enemy somehow and he wishes to make your life a living hell, or he has some motive or agenda behind his positioning.
<Warren`> 6* Darien Starr stands quietly, half-observing them all, mainly Slasher, as he downloads files.
<`Kane> Oh umm. Well, I'm 20 years old..I joined Earthgov 1 year and 2 months ago. I've been into computers since I was young....I asked for this position, and now i'm here.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and leans against the wall. "So what am I now? Lt. Durran again?"
<Slasher> So you're going to be the new hacker. What makes you think you're upto the task? You may come across a situation where time is of the essence.
<Warren`> Lt. Commander still. Your power in the unit has decreased only.
* Seraphna works to get the last of the debris clear, assigning various techs to look over different shuttles.
* Xanatos`Durran nods. "Alright, I guess I wont be able to boss people around now....i'm glad Spade is trying to hard to get everyone to like him."
<Warren`> I have another concern.
* `Kane looks at Slasher. "Well if Mr. Venerator hadn't been impressed with my records, then I don't think i would have been here."
<Xanatos`Durran> Yes, sir?
<Warren`> The investigator.
<Warren`> 6* Darien Starr unplugs his datapad, exiting the room with a nod.
<Xanatos`Durran> Ahh. Starr. What about him?
<Warren`> I don't trust him. If Janus could manipulate Spade into being on this shuttle, they might have handpicked the investigator, too. And they might have him here to scapegoat someone.
<Slasher> I've seen some onf Venerators decisions, I prefer to make my own judgment.
<Warren`> NRP: Shuttle = station
<Red_Fox> I trust his judgement, personally
<Warren`> 6* Darien Starr, obliviously on security monitors, arrives at Venerator's room and unlocks the door, stepping inside.
<Xanatos`Durran> I agree completely. I'll be sure to keep my eyes open and and report anything out of the ordinary.
<Warren`> Good. Becareful. I don't want you to be the scapegoat. 6He nods, turning and walking off.
* `Kane rubs his hands together as he sits there, feeling like the center of attention.
* Red_Fox watches the security monitors
<Xanatos`Durran> Worry about training that new guy. *Xanatos says as Warren walks off, and he steps back inside Katrina's room, he releases a sigh*
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: office, not room.
<Katrina`> I can tell you feel upset
<Slasher> I've heard the best hackers usually find themselves in deep waters.
<Xanatos`Durran> Frustrated....
<Katrina`> Something happened, didn't it?
<Red_Fox> Well, with the big stuff, if you mess up, you mess up big time.
<Xanatos`Durran> I've been demoted. Slasher is taking my place as Second in Command of the security staff.
<Katrina`> Why? 6She looks surprised.
<`Kane> Hmm. M...most of those guys are usually hacking the government. But, I uhhh. I hack FOR the government, you see. Heh....heh....
<Red_Fox> That helps.
* Warren` stops outside the security room, glancing inside
<Xanatos`Durran> Spade feels that all the attacks are my lack of doing my job...
<Warren`> Ariel, follow me.
* Warren` steps back outside.
<Katrina`> That's ridiculous.
<Slasher> Most people that hack for the goverment hacked into it.
* Ariel stands and nods, heading to follow Warren
<Ariel> "What is it.. sir?"
* Warren` walks down the hallway a ways without answering, then stops in a blind spot from the cameras. He turns to face Ariel
<`Kane> W..well I never have...well. Umm. At least not on my own accord. I have been tested by earthgov..and, I passed all levels of difficulty...'
* Xanatos`Durran nods lightly, his eyes closed. "I guess Spade is right. I could have done more.."
<Warren`> The General trusted you, Ariel. So I need you to do something for me.
* Ariel nods, "Sir?"
<Katrina`> What could you have possibly done that the Captain couldn't have? He hasn't had much better luck.
<Slasher> Well I guess we'll have to wait to see how good you are. How about self-defensive skills?
<Slasher> You don't seem like the kind of person who can handle a gun or a blade.
<Warren`> I want you to learn what the investigator learns. We need to know who killed the General and I don't trust him. He seems to have taken a liking to you, so you might be able to learn things the rest of us can't. Plus, being in my position, I will undoubtedly be watched closely.
<`Kane> W..well, I only went through basic training....so, umm not very good. Always room for improvement, *he hesitantly laughs*
<Slasher> Are you capable enough to pull a trigger in a life or death situation?
<Xanatos`Durran> Warren said that he believes that Spade is trying to take away my power because I could be an Enemy to him. Either that, or maybe some other agenda.
<`Kane> O..of course!
<Katrina`> Did you do anything to make him angry?
* Ariel nods, "I will do what I can... he is very serious about his job. I do not believe he will speak to me on it until I am cleared of suspicion."
<Xanatos`Durran> Hmmmm. Well back at that ball, I followed him whenever he moved away from the party. But I dunno if that would have caused anything like that.
<Warren`> You will be cleared in no time. When that happens, use it to your advantage. 6He suddenly looks tired, as if his guard is finally slipping. He rubs his unshaven face thoughtfully.
<Katrina`> I don't see why. I'm sure he has some reasoning behind moving Slasher up.
<Slasher> Hmmm...I hope so.
<Xanatos`Durran> Slasher isn't as experienced in leading people. If anything he could be setting the team up for their eventualy downfall. But, I think that Spade might be misjudging Slasher, I think he can do his part..
<Warren`> 6* Darien Starr exits Venerator's rooms with his belongings in a military box floating on a hovering cart. He wheels it down to the hanger.
<Katrina`> I believe so, too. I'm sure Slasher will prove Spade wrong if he's hoping Slasher will mess up.
<Ariel> Prehaps you should get some rest. You look as if you've been neglecting that.
<Xanatos`Durran> Warren isn't looking too good. You all might not notice it, but i've been around him for years, and I haven't seen him this stressed since the War.
<Red_Fox> I blame Spade.
<Katrina`> The Captain is extremely stressed. It's coming off in his every thought. He's obsessed with something.
<Warren`> Rest will come soon. 6He studies Ariel for a moment, relaxing a bit. "You and Durran are the only ones I think I can fully trust in this matter." 6He walks past her, putting a hand on her shoulder briefly as he passes.
<Xanatos`Durran> Warren doesn't trust Janus. and he suspects everyone until they give him a reason not too.
<Ariel> *quietly* "...thank you."
<Katrina`> I suppose it comes with his job.
<Red_Fox> I'm actually a little hurt.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Wait, forget that
<Xanatos`Durran> I guess. So, now that i'm not anything official, I can't boss you around anymore? *he smirks8
* Slasher turns looking at Red Fox. 1"Excuse me?"
<Katrina`> I can't recall ever letting you boss me around to begin with.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Yeah, I scratched that line, after realising it wasn't said in the same room
<Slasher> NRP: I was reffering to the Blame SPade thing.
* Warren` pauses, glancing back at Ariel
<Red_Fox> NRP: Ah
<Warren`> Becareful of Seraphna, also.
* Seraphna sneezes
<Red_Fox> I think he's been on edge because Spade took over... I know I am.
<Warren`> She might not be involved, but her connection to Cran and Spade will not lead you to a place you want to go.
<Xanatos`Durran> Ahh not knowinly, you see, i'm not someone to "boss" people around. I just make them do things willingly. *he chuckles, watching her reaction*
* Seraphna finishes up the work, "Good... things are clear here..."
* Katrina` raises an eyebrow
<Katrina`> Really? And how far can you make them go?
* Ariel nods, "I do not trust her not to inadvertantly cause trouble either."
<Warren`> Yes. There is that, too. 6He nods, pausing in the hallway, as if he wants to say something else to Ariel. Instead he just nods and walks away.
* Xanatos`Durran smirks. "As far as I need them too."
<Slasher> NRP: Like washing my hover jet while I drink beer.
<Katrina`> That's an interesting claim, Durran. I'd like to see you try it out on someone sometime.
<Warren`> 6* Darien loads the stuff onto a shuttle that was designated for him. While he's investigating, he's staying down on the colony.
<Xanatos`Durran> One of these days my dear. One of these days.
<Katrina`> I look forward to it.
* Xanatos`Durran smirks. "So, I can't believe you haven't even offered me a drink. I never thought you to be so rude." He smirks.
* Katrina` leans over her desk and opens the drawer, pulling out the flask. She opens it, taking a swig, then closes it and tosses it to Durran
<Katrina`> Cheers.
<Slasher> You'll find your work schedule to be rather flexible, as in the shifts that you can work, you'll be notified of important meetings ahead of time.
* Xanatos`Durran catches it and also takes a swig. He pulls the flask back and looks at it. "Since when did you learn how to make my special drink?"
<Katrina`> I do recall you wooing the girls with it at the party.
<`Kane> NRP: Slasher talking to Kane?
Session Close: Thu Nov 17 00:00:00 2005

Session Start: Thu Nov 17 00:00:00 2005
Session Ident: #taw
<Slasher> NRP: AYe.
* `Kane nods. "Yes, sir."
* Seraphna sighs and leaves one of the higher ranking techs in charge, heading for her room to shower and clean up
<Xanatos`Durran> Mmmm. Those girls are not even worth my time. But I do feel like i have to make them feel special.
<Katrina`> Oh really? So you woo them and leave them?
<Xanatos`Durran> Well, do you ever hear them talk about me whenever they powder their nose?
* Slasher stands up, pushing away from his desk. 1"I'm going to go make my rounds."
<Katrina`> I can't recall them powdering there, but I do hear your name from time to time in their talks.
* Warren` enters his room and sits down on the bed, laying down without closing his eyes
<Xanatos`Durran> Ahh really? And is it good things? Do they speak of my equipment?
<Warren`> 6* Darien exits the shuttle.
<Katrina`> I hear very little of that.
<Warren`> NRP: Er, exits the station
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm suprised, why I show off these babies to everyone. *Xanatos pulls out hihs pistols and begins to laugh*
<Katrina`> They say when a man refers to his accessories he's compensating for something.
* Slasher begins to make his way around.
* Slasher makes his way down the hallway where Katrina's office is
<Xanatos`Durran> Course i'm compensating dear. I have to make you think poorly of me to shock you.
<Katrina`> But I can read your emotions. And your ego is much too large to shock me with the real thing.
* Seraphna sighs as she gets out of the shower, cleaning herself up and getting on some casual clothes
<Warren`> NRP: *Warren's spy camera zooms in on her*
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles, "My ego....hmmm. Can you keep a secret?"
<Katrina`> That's what counselors do last time I checked.
* Slasher stops infront of Katrina's office, he pauses, then knocks on it.
<Xanatos`Durran> Hah, supposed to do my dear. *he chuckles and leans forward.* I don't really think highly of myself, i'm a damn good pilot, but I just talk to big to make people drop their guards.
* Seraphna yawns and heads back out, taking a walks around the station
<Katrina`> Is that so-- 6She pauses as the door is knocked on, then leans upward to look at it
<Katrina`> Yes?
<Slasher> Lt. Katrina, I'm looking for Lt. Commander Xanatos. Is he still with you?
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at the door. "I'm here here Winters."
<Xanatos`Durran> nRp: one here.
<Slasher> Are you currently busy or may I talk to you?
<Xanatos`Durran> Go ahead. I trust Katrina. Unless you want to speak in private?
* Slasher opens the door, stepping inside and over to Xanatos. 1"I just want to apologize for the Chain of comman swap around. Spade surprised everyone by doing it."
* Seraphna "wanders" mostly around command
* Xanatos`Durran smiles, "Ah don't worry I trust you can do the job better than me. You are much more devoted than I am."
* `Kane glances into the security moniter. "Hey Fox...who is that?" He gestures to Seraphna.
<Slasher> ...*does a visual sniff* ...Do I detect alcohol on you're breath Sir?
<Xanatos`Durran> Not nearly enough Winters. Not nearly enough....*he sighs*
<Red_Fox> "Seraphna.. umm.. Serena Cran."
<Slasher> You're technically still on duty Sir. And consuming alcohol is under direct violation of Securiy Protocol.
<`Kane> Oh! *his eyes widen in surprise.* She's General Cran's daughter isn't she? Wow...I didn't know that she was actually working here..
<Katrina`> It was nothing, really, Chad. I promise.
<Red_Fox> Yeah
<Warren`> NRP: <Kane> I got her poster on my wall.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at his datapad. "I'm off in 10 minutes...and it was only one swig."
* Seraphna sighs and looks bored, she was hoping to run into Spade again, she heads to the lounge area to unwind
* `Kane glances at the moniter from time to time, while doing his work
* Slasher stiffens up. 1"Is that what I'm to expect? I'd hate to see Spade be proven right because of something 'little' like this. We're on very thin ice right now, tread carefully."
<Katrina`> ...
<Xanatos`Durran> I understand Slasher. But I just lost my friggin position. Would you rather me skip around passing out flowers?
<Slasher> I'd rather you act like an officer and take it responsibly. According to you're logic, since I gained a position I should get trashed right now but that won't happen because I'm on duty.
* Katrina` leans back in her seat, as if trying to make herself unseen
* Red_Fox still looks uneasy
* Seraphna gets out the book Xan gave her and starts reading, eyeing the TV a little, which seems to be giving constant reviews and reports, showing Elayne's fottage a lot
<Slasher> I must degress, just don't let me catch you drinking on duty again. *he turns, walking out of the office*
* Katrina` takes the flask, putting it up in the drawer quietly
<Katrina`> Sorry about all of that.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Sorry. I had a call.
<Warren`> 6* Someone taps Sera on the shoulder.
<Xanatos`Durran> Don't sweat it. He can kiss my ass for all I care. Well shit, he sut can ruin the mood huh?
<Katrina`> Yeah. 6She shakes her head. "There was something odd about him, but I couldn't figure out what. You ever get that feeling like something isn't right?"
<Xanatos`Durran> I don't trust him. If that is what you're asking. But of course, I guess thats where i've been around Warren for so long. I don't trust anyome.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Anyone*
<Katrina`> Not even me? 6She asks coyly, though she looks serious.
<Xanatos`Durran> Mmmmm. I think you're a special exception. *he smirks*
* Seraphna looks around at who's tapping
<Warren`> 6* Spade stands there in a casual attire. "I'm going down to the colony for some dinner. Do you wish to join me?"
* Katrina` nods her head, smiling
<Katrina`> Thanks.
* Seraphna blinks and looks up at him, blushing, "S-Sure!"
<Warren`> <Spade> Then let us go. 6He holds out his arm to her to take.
* Xanatos`Durran smiles. "You thought I was just going for your zipper with my suave persuasion didn't you?" He chuckles. "I'm much, much more than just a skirt chaser."
<Katrina`> You do have your surprises, it seems.
* Seraphna takes his arm and blushes a bit more, "Sure."
* Warren` closes his eyes
<Warren`> Session Ends
Session Close: Thu Nov 17 00:28:42 2005