Session Start: Wed Sep 27 19:32:53 2006
Session Ident: #PAXSeason7-11TeamDarien
* Now talking in #PAXSeason7-11TeamDarien
* Topic is 'Welcome, to your doom...titty'
* Set by MiniGM on Wed Sep 27 18:50:06
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<MiniGM> Stardate: Immidiately after.
<MiniGM> 6Attention has shifted on Darien do to his revelation that Cassandra has been turned into a bomb.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> THAT BASTARD!
<Seraphna> "So what now?"
<DeathStar> NRP: <Darien> Well, I don't know about you, but I'm... *runs away*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien undoes the straps, freeing Cassandra from the wall and laying her down on the floor, looking over her chest area. "Damn..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> What do you think?! Disarm me or go the emergency procedures!
<Ceilidh> "Can we disarm it?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> We can't even be sure where in your chest the bomb is located.
<Ceilidh> "We probably don't have time to dig about..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Emergency procedures then...
<Ceilidh> "What do we do?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Give me the knife."
<Ceilidh> "You're going to cut your own chest open...?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> You're going to randomly cut into yourself?
<MiniGM> 6Shots suddenly ring out towards Xanatos as he makes his way to the base.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Not randomly.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien takes the knife Adam had been using, handing it over to Cassandra
<Ceilidh> "... but..." *pauses* "Will you be able to survive that?"
* Cassandra`Arakawa takes it in her left hand and then places the point behind her left ear...before shoving with a twist. A snap hiss sound is heard.
* Xanatos makes a dive behind a tree, leaning his head back, using his eye to search around for the source of the fire.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien watches.
* Ceilidh watches, seemingly almost freaking
<MiniGM> 6Two men can be seen looking around as they stalk towards where they last say Xanatos.
* Seraphna keeps watch, while everyone else is focused on Cass
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances down at the scene, then around, trying to make sure the area is clear.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Someone with a pair of hands...you are going to carry the bits that matter out. *then her head case open up, brain casing exposed*
<DeathStar> <Darien> We're not about to carry your brain out of here. It's too risky.
<Seraphna> "Find something to put it in. We walked into a trap."
<Ceilidh> "It's not like we can just put it in a jar!"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Then disarm the damned bomb!
<Ceilidh> "..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien takes the knife, eyeing Zephyr. "Come here, Zephyr." 6* She moves over, and he hands her the knife. <Darien> Time to play doctor.
<DeathStar> 6* A rail gun blast flies down toward the room, aiming to take them all out - unless Seraphna can stop it.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> If this fails...pull my brain case and run...oh...and right now...I'm going through hell right now become my pain receptors were hacked...so I'm kind of hurting right now...
* Xanatos begins charging up his right pistol as he waits for the men to get closer to that large branch a couple yards from his position.
* Seraphna thursts her hand forward and uses up another full cell charge as her gauntlet fires a blast of energy to meet it.
<DeathStar> 6* The rail gun blast is deterred, but apparantly is continuing forward at 1/4th the power.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I will attempt to be gentle, then. 6She moves the knife around, trying to hear out the bomb.
<MiniGM> 6One of the guys stops, motioning to the other guy who in turn begins circling around about 10 yards from Xanato's position
* Ceilidh attempts to assist as best she can, using her knowledge of anatomy
<Seraphna> "EVERYONE DOWN!"
* Ceilidh drops down
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances over his shoulder, not exactly quick on the reflexes.
* Ceilidh pulls Darien to the ground
<MiniGM> 6The rest of the shot rips into the room, tearing things apart, several tiles from the cieling begin falling down.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr positions herself over Cassandra, aiming to provide cover with her own body
* Seraphna hit the deck as she yelled, getting her other gun out.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna switches to another weapon, firing plasma shots out at Seraphna.
* Xanatos takes the pistols in his left hand and begins firing in the direction of the man circling around, aiming to keep him suppressed as he brings his charged pistol around the otherside to aim at the branch above the one issuing orders, he would fire, aiming to drop the branch down onto the man.
<Setsuna`> *from behind cover* "...not HER again!"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I will begin cutting now. 6She begins to cut into Cassandra's chest, making quick cuts, aiming to not hit to many nerves.
<Seraphna> "I've had it with this sniping bitch..." *she rolls out of the way, ducknig and moving as she moves for Zera.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna keeps firing at Seraphna as she approaches.
<MiniGM> 6The man moving ducks and returns fire into the tree, causing chips to splinter off. Xanatos' shot finds it's mark and the tree falls down ontop of the guard trapping him.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grabs his comm. "We'll need that shuttle ready in about 10 mins."
* Seraphna takes pot shots when she can, closing the distance.
* Setsuna` gets closer to Zephyr to cover her
<Setsuna`> 6* A previously hidden mine explodes besides Sera as she approaches.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr continues cutting, ignoring the blood being splurted upward. She reaches the bomb.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna switches weapons as the mine goes off and fires a rail gun blast at Sera.
<Ceilidh> "Zephyr... be careful..."
<DeathStar> 6* At the same time, Zeraphna leaps up through a hole in the ceiling.
* Seraphna rolls aside, having closed enough distance where the arch of fire isn't dangerous enough, she lands, to find Zera's escaped.
* Xanatos pulls up his comm with his right hand, "Sorry boss, I was shot down by a rail cannon, but i'm moving now to secure another shuttle." He takes the left handed pistol and fires towards the untrapped man, he dashes towards another tree as he fires, aiming to get closer and closer to the base.
<MiniGM> 6The Rail gun flies past Sera and into the side wall of the room the others are in, ripping through it and taking out a huge piee of the wall.
<MiniGM> 6The man ducks behind the tree again then leaps out firing as Xanatos runs, chasing after him
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances up as the wall explodes. "Dammit." 6* Zephyr ignores it, working on slowly bringing up the bomb with her crude operating tools.
* Xanatos replaces the comm inside his coat and pulls out his other pistol again, charging it up as he sends out fire behind him to keep the soldier at bay.
<Setsuna`> "As soon as it's clear...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans over to look at Cassandra. "Hang on."
<MiniGM> 6The soldier ducks behind a tree and pulls out his radio, comming ahead. He quickly resumes his chase, firing once again at Xan's backside
* Seraphna moves slowly back to the group, keeping her eyes peeled.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...sir...Adam claimed...that there was a traitor...in the ranks...
<Ceilidh> "His or ours?"
<DeathStar> 6* A rail gun blast comes in from the ceiling, aiming down at Zephyr.
<DeathStar> <Darien> A traitor? 6He jerks his head up.
<Setsuna`> "Zephyr!"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ..ours...how they found...the base...
<Ceilidh> "... I should've found him... whoever it was..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr gets nailed in the shoulder, ripping through flesh and circuits. She cries out, almost losing the bomb.
* Xanatos leans against a tree, he peeks out at the man running after him. Then he spins around low, almost on his knees and fires at the man in hopes he'll duck around the closest tree, if he does, he would fire the charged shot strait for the tree, hoping the shot would puncture through the tree and take the man out.
* Setsuna` might take a bullet so Zephyr can work, but a railblast is something else. Still, she opens fire in the direction the shot came from.
* Ceilidh heads over to Zephyr to help with the bomb removal
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I cannot..move by left...arm.. 6She notes. Darien's eyes widen.
<Ceilidh> "I'll do it!"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr allows Ceilidh to switch off with her.
* Seraphna growls, and bolts off, heading out to find Zera.
* Ceilidh starts working on the bomb removal, not as strong as the dragoon, but a trained medic
<MiniGM> 6The soldier does so, only to find a shot through his chest.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna, dancing along the roof of the base, or what's left of it, hops along now that she sees Sera is giving chase.
* Xanatos turns and proceeds towards the base, his eye switches to infared vision and he begins to look for the soldiers that the man radioed for.
* Seraphna indeed gives chase, her face detemined, looking far different from before
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stumbles back, holding her right hand on her left shoulder.
<MiniGM> 6Off in the distance infront of him, running out from an opened gate are 8 soldiers.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks back at Cassandra. "A traitor?" 6he asks, trying to get her to talk.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna stops finally, turning to face Sera.
* Seraphna lands behind her, standing at the ready, "It's time bitch."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...he didn't give me any details...he wanted me to screw him for the information...like hell I will...and with no guarantees? Hell....he put a damn bomb in my chest!
* Setsuna` keeps an eye out for any enemies, making protecting Cassandra her priority.
<Ceilidh> "I'll get it out..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna switches to a close-range gun.
* Ceilidh keeps rooting the bomb out of Cass
* Seraphna charges, a combat knife in her hand.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I understand. Did he... hurt you? 6He asks Cassandra, noting her nude form.
* Xanatos grimaces as he notices the soldiers and quickly begins to make a path towards the left, aiming to circle around the incoming soldiers.
<MiniGM> 6The soliders begin to spread out, heading out into the forest in a straight line
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna fires at Sera.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...he couldn't keep it up.
* Seraphna faints, rolling to one side while diving forward away from teh shot, attemtping to stab Zera's leg.
<Setsuna`> 6* A plasma blast lashes out at Sera from above as she leaps to the side.
* Xanatos moves till he is only threatened by the group to the left, then he hops up into the tree, aiming to use it as cover until they pass by.
<MiniGM> 6Ceilidh finally manages to free the bomb from Cass's body, blood drips off it and onto the floor.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna allows the surprise attack to provide distraction for a leap away.
<Setsuna`> "Okay, let's get her the hell out of here!"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pulls off his coat, wrapping it around CAssandra. "Seal the chest wound."
* Seraphna keeps rolling, she pulls somethign out of her copat and throws it int eh direction fot he blast before readying antoehr attack.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr holds out her right hand. "I will dispose of the bomb."
* Cassandra`Arakawa nod nods and starts moving...
* Ceilidh hands it over
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr dashes away.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna fires a shot at Seraphna while she's busy, aiming to nail her chest.
* Ceilidh seals Cass's wound as quickly as she can
<DeathStar> <Darien> Alright, lets get out of here.
<MiniGM> 6The soldiers begin to pass under Xanatos.
* Seraphna blocks with her gauntlet, the unshielded protector getting damaged as she fires as well. "Face me like you mean it you copy!"
* Xanatos sits there quietly, waiting till they get a good ways away from him, then he would slide down the tree and move off towards the base quickly, constantly on alert.
<MiniGM> 6The only way into the base is the main gate, their seem to only be one post on guard.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna jerks to the side, firing at Sera's forehead.
* Setsuna` nods, and starts towards the way out of the base. Trying to secure the way for her friends.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stays with Cassandra. "Setsuna, take point and get us to the hanger. Here's the map." 6He hands it over.
* Seraphna ducks down, fiting at Zera's shooting hand.
* Ceilidh sticks by Cass too
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna leaps to the side, throwing at grenade.
* Setsuna` takes the map, and nods as she quickly looks it over. "Watch over her, boss."
* Xanatos slides to a hiding spot, watching the guard, waiting for him to turn his back to Xan.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods, putting pressure on his shoulder wound. "Lets get out of here."
<Setsuna`> 6* Something very large and dense can be sensed falling quickly towards Seraphna.
<DeathStar> 6* A bomb drops down near the guard, compliments of an evil genius
* Setsuna` moves towards the hangar, keeping an eye out for any guards.
<MiniGM> 6The guard turns eyeing the Bomb, then turns to run when it goes off, ripping apart the gates, the two watch towers and most of the road.
* Seraphna leaps away, pulling somethign out of her coat and clicking it.
* Xanatos shields himself from the explosion, waiting till it dies down before holding up both of his pistols and dashing into the base.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna spins and fires at the grenade, aiming to blow it up before Sera can get away.
<MiniGM> 6As Xanatos enters the base, he'd find that it appears to be mostly abandoned now. Off to his left is what would appear to be the entrance to a hanger.
* Seraphna would be thanking Zera for stopping the grenagde form exploding further down teh path of her escape now?
<Seraphna> *The Charge blows, a wave of blue energy bursts throughout teh area as the EMP charge goes off, scrambling the systems of any nearby annoying Betas.
* Xanatos turns to moves into the hanger, constantly keeping an eye out. Once inside the hanger, he would move to find a shuttle that he can hijack.
<Ceilidh> NRP: EMP charge... while we have an injured cyborg...
<Ceilidh> NRP: GEE THANKS
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna dashes around, leaping into a hole and back in the base.
<Seraphna> NRP: You'd hurt yourself assuming it's that wide a pulse
<Setsuna`> 6* A large, heavily armoured, Dragoon beta crashes into the roof where Sera was a moment ago. It swings a cannon at her that even Zephyr would consider massive. The EMP slows it, but it seems to be hardened to resist EMP weapons.
<MiniGM> NRP: It's still big enough to hit a lot of things.
<MiniGM> 6Cassandra would suddenly begin to feel disorientated, almost dillisiounal.
* Cassandra`Arakawa groans...
<DeathStar> <Darien> Are you okay?
* Seraphna rolls aside and studies it quickly, knowing all a Beta's weak points, she seeks an openmiong
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...systems going wacky...
<Ceilidh> "... we need to get out of here..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Another thing left by Adam?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I don't know...
<Setsuna`> "Come on! This way." *trys to guide the others to the hangar*
<DeathStar> 6* A rail gun blast fires up from underneath Seraphna now, while she faces the "Beta"
<MiniGM> 6As Xanatos runs int othe hanger, he would find an unconcious Zephyr slumped against a shuttle wing.
<Ceilidh> .oO(I hope it's not from blood loss..)
* Seraphna leaps and rolls aside, "COWARD! FACE ME!"
<Setsuna`> 6* The beta pulls itself from the roof, leveling the double barrel cannon towards Sera. The design is heavily adapted from a normal Beta. It's larger, with heavier arms and armour. Though seems to be slower in comparison.
* Seraphna fires in the gaps of the armor plating, at it's core.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien follows Setsuna along.
* Xanatos slides up to Zephyr, and after deducing that she is still alive, he would lift her up into his arms and move her into the shuttle she was leaned against. Gently, he would sit her down into a seat, then he would move and attempt to start up the shuttle.
* Seraphna moves, keeping out of the cannon's range. Using it's sloth to leap up on it, heading for it's head.
<MiniGM> 6The shuttle doesn't respond, something seems to have killed all it's systems.
* Ceilidh helps Cass along if needed
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...nnnn...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien supports Cassandra as well.
<MiniGM> 6And there seems to be only 3 more shuttles left. Two near the entrance and one near a hallway opening leaidng into the base.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna leaps up from a hole, twisting in the air. She fires down at Sera, trying to use a wide-spread attack.
* Seraphna slides off the slow moving Beta, using it as cover.
<Setsuna`> 6* The beta isn't shot in the core, because that would be a stupid design trait to have unprotected like that. As Sera closes in on it, two hatches on the shoulders pop open, firing what could be compared to a blast of DU grapeshot
<Seraphna> "What happened to facing me head on Zera? Afraid of me now?"
* Seraphna already rolled off thanks to Zera's movements.
* Xanatos moves to check the one near the hallway, carrying Zephyr along with him.
<DeathStar> NRP: Oh, but Zera was trying to get Sera to roll INTO THE PATH of the attack
<DeathStar> NRP: They are mentally linked after all.
<Seraphna> NRP: Am I going to be able to do anything or must I backtrack every post because of lag?
<DeathStar> NRP: I figure you could flatten yourself to avoid it.
<Seraphna> NRP: Physically this isn't making sense now. I'm face to face with shoulder guns, so I slide off, moving behind, escaping Zera's attack, yet now it's suggested flattening to my belly and exposing myself is the correct block.
<MiniGM> 6Xan steps into it, and it doesn't respond, just like the other one.
* Xanatos makes a face and moves towards the left one at the entrance, hoping that since it is furthur away, it'll work.
<MiniGM> NRP: Well you rolled off and into Zera's attack Sera. So go from there.
* Seraphna leaps back, letting attacks pelt the ground, sighing as it seems she's going to have to try another strategy...
<MiniGM> 6The shuttle flickers to life, it appears some of it's systems are offline like shields and life support.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna lands on the ground herself, waiting.
* Seraphna keeps behind the slow moving thing, studying it carefully, looking for anything she can use.
<DeathStar> 6 Zeraphna fires a plasma blast at Sera, trying to get her to dodge it so the Beta can be open to attack her.
<MiniGM> 6The team finally make it to the Hanger bay.
* Xanatos leaves the shuttle on, but quickly moves to check the other one at the entrance, seeing if it might potentionally be possible to get the shield going on it.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...let's get going...
* Setsuna` quickly checks for any guards... no shooting at them is good.
<Ceilidh> "Yeah..."
* Seraphna moves jsut a little, using the positioning to allow Zera to shoot the Beta for her.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna circles the Beta as well, firing now and again, knowning how to shoot around the Beta since she can know it's movements as it makes them.
* Seraphna tries to find the Beta's inhibitor, whatever's blocking her access.
<MiniGM> NTP: BRB
* Seraphna conitnues to use the Beta's large, clunky figure to her advantage, modifed it is, but it's still a beta, she waits, moving slowly, letting Zera start the circle.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna switches to another weapon.
<Setsuna`> 6* The beta stands very still at the moment. Not making any sudden movements.
* Seraphna suddenly leaps away, Zera hears the sounds of about 6 pins hit teh ground as the grenafes all go off at the Beta's feet.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna leaps to the side as well, leaving the Beta to fend for itself. She tracks Sera as best as she can.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien loads Cassandra up onto the shuttle.
* Ceilidh helps
* Cassandra`Arakawa settles into a place on the shuttle...
<DeathStar> <Darien> Do we have everyone? 6He sees Sera isn't there.
<Setsuna`> 6* The beta disappears through a newly made hole in the roof as the explosions go off.
* Seraphna seems to be gone, the smoke clearing, she's run?
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna frowns, turning to face the hanger area. She's on the move.
<Ceilidh> "We're missing Seraphna, but everyone else is here..."
<Setsuna`> "...typical."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien frowns, sitting down in the co-pilot seat. He runs a sensor scan of the area.
* Xanatos is currently checking the shuttle to see if he can get the shields and life support working.
* Xanatos glances at Darien, "No shield or lifesupport." He informs him.
<DeathStar> <Darien> We're going to need to get in the air. Sitting ducks in here.
<Xanatos> What about Sera?
<DeathStar> <Darien> We'll worry about that later. Air now.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna aims into the hanger through a hole in the ceiling, taking aim at the shuttle.
* Xanatos closes the ramp and blasts the shuttle into the air.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna fires her rail gun at it.
* Seraphna drops down almost silently behind Zera, using her refocused attention to her advantage, the gun goes off, aimed for the back fo Zera's head.
* Xanatos gets the reading that he is being attacked and almost instantly he pulls the shuttle into a barrel-roll to dodge the attack, being that he is out of the hanger by now.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at the incoming attack. "BRACE YOURSELVES."
* Ceilidh braces herself, and tries to keep Cass braced for the impact too
* Setsuna` makes sure Cass is secure.
<Xanatos> NRP: No one moves to brace the KOed Zephyr.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna his hit, rolling forward with the attack, slamming into the ground and firing the rail gun point blank at Sera's chest.
* Ceilidh braces Zephyr then, since Setsuna's got Cass
* Seraphna drops out of it's direct line, crying out as she takes some impact from teh blast's heat, she rolls despite her pain, moving to stand quickly.
<DeathStar> 6 *Zeraphna stands, blood running down her blonde hair.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I feel like crap...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes the fight, then checks the weapon system.
* Seraphna stands at the ready, "One on one, no more toys. Or are you too weak?"
<MiniGM> 6Missiles are the only thing online but the targeting system is shot
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grabs his comm, trying to contact Sera. "I'm going to fire the missiles at you both. Get ready to dodge."
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna faces Seraphna. "You've changed, 'sister'."
* Xanatos moves to reposition the shuttle so that Darien can get his shot.
* Seraphna doesn't seem to hear at all. "I will revive Janus. Fatehr lives on through me."
<Seraphna> *Doesn;t seem to hear the comms
<DeathStar> <Darien> 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 6He hits the button.
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Through you? 6She sneers.
<Seraphna> "Through me."
<MiniGM> 6The missiles launch outwards and into the hanger, beelining straight for Zera and Sera.
<Seraphna> DEFEND YOURSELF! *she fires the gun at Zera's legs, forcing her position towards her, as she leaps backwards*
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> ... 6She pauses, perhaps hearing something. She turns to look.
* Seraphna takes her pause to get a shot into Zera's leg before bolting.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna is hit in the leg, howling in rage as she dives to try to escape the missile radius
<MiniGM> 6The two missiles slam into the ground where Zera and Sera are, exploding and violently ripping the hanger apart in a 50 yard radius. The explosion swallows up Sera and Zera.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien scans for Sera, trying to locate her.
* Seraphna leaps through the very edge of the explosion, a little crispy, clothes burnt, she pulls off her flaming coat.
* Xanatos swoops in low so that Sera can hop onboard the lowering ramp of the shuttle.
* Seraphna has to climb aboard, her leg limp, she collapses on the floor of the shuttle.
* Xanatos closes the ramp and blasts the shuttle ahead, aiming to get the hell out of that place.
* Cassandra`Arakawa has left #PAXSeason7-11TeamDarien
<DeathStar> 6* Darien takes deep breaths, eyeing his bleeding shoulder.
<Xanatos> Ceil. *he calls out, not looking up from his piloting* Check out Darien's shoulder.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Check on Seraphna first. She seems to be worse off.
* Ceilidh checks on Seraphna then
* Seraphna doesn;t seem to hear them at all, she's alive, a few broken bones, and in pain from a few burns, but her body seems to already be working on the issues
<MiniGM> Time Jump: 12 Hours later back at HQ.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shifts his patched up shoulder, grabbing his coat and pulling it back on. "Alright, we'll keep Cassandra here for some check ups, but the rest of you go home. Rest."
<Xanatos> What about you?
* Setsuna` eyes Darien hesitantly.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Investigator stuff. 6He turns to go, grabbing his keys.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits around, her shoulder bandaged up. She seems tired, almost withdrawn still, despite the victory.
<Ceilidh> "... I'll stay behind... just in case."
<Xanatos> Be careful, Darien. *he glances at the rest of the team* Come'on, you guys need some sleep. *he turns to go to the van*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps out to a motorcycle, since his car is still trashed. He gets on it, cranking it up and revving the engine.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr gets up lathargically, going out to the van.
* Xanatos gets into the van, starting it up, he waits patiently for the rest of the team.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pulls out, speeding along the streets.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits in the back, closing her eyes.
* Xanatos taps his fingers on the steering wheel, and then pulls out after everyone gets into the van, he moves out of the parking garage and takes the turn headed for home.
* Setsuna` heads home reluctantly.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pulls up, after a time, outside the Cran mansion. He climbs off the motorcycle.
* Seraphna is in a chair, waiting to be picked up. "I'll be back... there are some things I need to take care of."
<Xanatos> NRP: Is it just Xan and Zephyr in the van, then?
<MiniGM> NRP: Xan, Zeph and Sets
<Xanatos> You two ok? *he glances back as he drives*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... 6She shifts lifelessly. "Yes."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien hits the button outside the gate. "Winters. You and I need to talk."
<MiniGM> 6The gate opens up moments later.
* Seraphna sits back, eyes closed, waiting for her ride.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien walks back to the motorcycle, reving it up and speeding up the drive way.
<Setsuna`> "...anxious, I s'pose."
* Xanatos glances back at Setsuna, "Anxious?"
* Seraphna appears to be talking into a datapad, "Let the children fight... they need to grow more..."
* Setsuna` shrugs, "Is that so abnormal?"
<Xanatos> Not at all. *he looks back toward the road* I'm just curious about what you are anxious about?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stops outside the front doors, waiting for Chad.
<MiniGM> 6The door opens, standing on the otherside is Chad, cut short, in gym pants and a wife beater. "What do you want?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> I've come about Zephyr. 6He steps off the motorcycle.
<MiniGM> <Chad> So you've come to carry out your threat then. 6He crosses his arms.
* Seraphna sighs and takes the hint, grabbing her crutch she hobbles out.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I've come for one thing. 6He notes darkly.
<MiniGM> 6And Sera begins hobbling towards her next destination, which could take forever this way.
<DeathStar> 6* A vehicle pulls up, the back door opening.
<MiniGM> <Chad> I'm not proud of what I did.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Good. Then break the pilot bond.
* Seraphna gets in, sighing, "I'm not invalid you know..."
<MiniGM> <Chad> Excuse me?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Break the pilot bond with Zephyr.
<MiniGM> <Chad> That's her decision, I told her I'd still be there for her whenever she needed me.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade sits there, glancing at her. "I still prefer to ride in style.:
* Seraphna sighs and smiles, moving next to him, kissing his cheek, "Mission Accomplished... both of them."
<DeathStar> <Darien> And that's bullshit, Winters. 6He points at him. "You broke her heart. She's hiding from you in the bond. You two can't work together as pilot and dragoon to save your lives. You'll get her and yourself killed. And this bond, you don't think she can't feel how you feel about Eve? That your bond with her is a constant reminder and slap in her face?"
<MiniGM> <Chad> I may have broke her heart, but I'm not about to grind it into the ground Darien.
* Setsuna` closes her eyes. "...I don't like to see my friends in this condition. If I ever meet that man face to face..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> She can't get away from you Chad, not like this. If you care about her, you'll break the bond and let her move on.
<DeathStar> 6* The vehicle rides off into the night.
<Xanatos> I know. Trust me, I know. *he tightens his grip on the steering wheel, pulling into the driveway*
<MiniGM> <Chad> You need your little soldier back upto par again Darien? So you can get your precious Origin back?
<DeathStar> * Darien swings his fist right for Chad's jaw.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Listen to yourself, you sick fuck. Your destroying her life and you think this is about fucking Origin?
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Head snaps to the side as Darien's fist connects. Chad stands there, his hand moving upto his jaw, rubbing it. "Isn't it Darien? Isn't that what everything has been about with you?
<DeathStar> <Darien> And what is this to you, Chad? Being there to protect Zephyr while constantly berating her mind with your thoughts? My God, you can't even see she's changing. You and your stupid Id personality crawling around in her brain. Being there to "save" her and living here with another woman. Caring about that other woman. Day in and day out your thoughts passing to her. And here you are - your best defense being my quest for Origin."
<Xanatos> NRP: best defense being my qu
<MiniGM> NRP: Quest.
<DeathStar> (quest for Origin)
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr gets out of the van, moving up to the door.
* Xanatos slides out, moving into the house too.
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Tenses up at Dariens words. His eyes moving to the ground.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods. "You got me. I'm using everyone around me to get Origin. But I'm not fucking with their emotions and stringing them along mentally. They know what I'm doing and that I'm doing it, and can walk away."
<DeathStar> <Darien> But you won't even let Zephyr walk away from you, will you?
<MiniGM> <Chad> I'VE NEVER FORCED ZEPHYR TO MAINTAIN THE BOND!
<DeathStar> <Darien> SHE CARES ABOUT YOU, YOU DUMB FUCK! 6He shouts back.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr heads up to her room, closing the door.
* Xanatos slumps down on the couch, leaning his head back to stare up at the ceiling. He absently taps his leg.
<MiniGM> <Chad> You don't think I don't fucking know that?! You don't think that I don't regret what I did?! You think I enjoy fucking around with peoples lives?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien raises a brow. "Maybe you don't. But you're doing it. Your father would be proud of you."
<MiniGM> 6Chad suddenly lunges forward, hurling a hook towards Darien's chin.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien is hit in the chin, slamming against the bike. He rubs his jaw. "Now there's the real Chad Winters."
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Stands there, his left hand opening and closing.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes him. "Cut off the bond. She'll cry a little, be sad for a while, but she'll move on. She'll never do it with you hanging around in her head."
<MiniGM> <Chad> You digusts me Darien....As much as your right, you disgust me to no end.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Look in the mirror sometime, then, Chad.
<MiniGM> <Chad> I do, every single morning, but unlike you...I try to change myself.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shakes his head. "Then prove it to me. Because I still see the same man I met years ago."
<MiniGM> <Chad> It's just a shame that after all this, you'll still be the same Darien who sent Katrina off to her death.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gets on the motorcycle, eyeing Chad. "Yes, I'm responsible for Katrina's death. But at least I don't hide from my inner demons, Winters. I just have to wonder how long before you have to meet yourself again without the aid of Zephyr." 6He revs the motorcycle.
<DeathStar> 6* And with that, Darien speeds off.
<MiniGM> <Chad> And when that time comes I'll be ready for it...But will you?
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Closes his eyes, a look of remorse on his face.
<MiniGM> 6Session End
* Ceilidh is now known as Alicia
Session Close: Thu Sep 28 00:00:00 2006

Session Start: Wed Sep 27 19:32:58 2006
Session Ident: #PAXSeason7-11TeamWarren
* Now talking in #PAXSeason7-11TeamWarren
* Topic is '*Swoooon*'
* Set by MiniGM on Wed Sep 27 18:50:21
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<MiniGM> Stardate: Right afterwords.
<MiniGM> 6Dias, Cheryl, Ariel and Hotaru, haven fallen a mile downwards on the platform find themselves in the dark, while Myria and Warren are still on one of the walkways.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... is everyone alright?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl lays on her back, a hand to her face, clearly disoriented and perhaps injured
<MiniGM> <Dias> Yeah...That was quite the ride...
<Jackieness> ...they are...gone...
<DeathStar> NRP: <Warren> Yes, Jackie, they are gone.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru checks over Cheryl
* Jackieness is now known as Myria
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Stands up and walks over to Cheryl, easily finding her in the pitch black area.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Damn. 6He hisses, straining to his feet, glancing down into the abyss.
<Myria> What we do?
<DeathStar> <Warren> We have to find them.
<MiniGM> <Dias> You ok Cheryl?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah, my head just hurts. 6She sits up. "Where's Ariel?"
<MiniGM> <Dias> She's about 10 feet off to your left. She doesn't seem to be moving.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru rushes over to Ariel next
<Myria> How?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves over to Ariel, also, glancing over her
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru checks Ariel over. "Are you alright?!"
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He doesn't respond, not sure himself.
* Ariel isn't overly hurt, but she's certainly dazed. With how she hit, she likely has a form of concussion. Which isn't easy to do to a dragoon.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ariel? Can you understand me, Ariel?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Ariel, please..."
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Begins spinning around as he get's a good look in the dark where they are at.
* Ariel coughs, "I... hear you."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks a little relieved. "... how bad is it..?"
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Suddenly stops, his head tilting. He moves off into the darkness towards something.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances upward, trying to decide how to get Ariel out of here. "Are you capable of sitting up?"
<Myria> I don't know what to do...
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He grabs a ladder, tensing and swinging himself over, sliding down to a lower level. He strains.
<MiniGM> <Dias> Hey guys...6He turns around, fishing into one of his pockets and pulling out a small glow stick. He shakes it and cracks it with his hand then waves it infront of something.
* Ariel is silent a moment, then pulls herself into a sitting posistion. "I am uncertain I want to try to stand..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances over toward Dias.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... that bad...?"
<Myria> Is it...ok?
<DeathStar> <Warren> We can't wait. They could be injured.
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Stands before one of the stasis pods, which seems to have disconnected from the wall and fallen onto the wide walkway.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru tries to remember what you're supposed to do for a concussion
<Myria> I follow?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. 6He tells her, moving along, glancing down into the darkness, seeing if he can see anything
<MiniGM> 6Deep down, Warren can see a very feint green glow.
* Myria nods and follows down the ladder.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... well... I suppose we have something for a worst case scenario..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Can you hear me? 6He shouts down.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves to the broken capsule, glancing inside it at the decomposed and dead body of someone.
<MiniGM> <Dias> Atleast we know what's inside them now...
<DeathStar> 6* Taking a deep breath, she glances back at Ariel, deciding not to tell her.
* Ariel finds something to brace herself, and pulls herself to her feet
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks to the capsule and sighs a little
<MiniGM> 6 As m
<MiniGM> 6 As Myria begins to descend something grabs onto her shoulder, stopping her.
<Myria> Muh? *look*
<MiniGM> 6Before her are two glowing green eyes.
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Scratches his head and looks off to his right. "There...It's a console I think."
<Myria> ...ummm...Mister...Warren...something got me...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren begins to get out some rope, judging the distance. He glances over his shoulder. "What?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods, moving to the console.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru sticks by Ariel, helping her up
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Limps after her, moving quickly.
<Myria> ...its got me...green eyes....
<MiniGM> 6Myria is suddenly lifed into the air by her arm.
<Myria> Ack!
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his gun, aiming at Myria, trying to get an aim at what's got her.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You're right. I wonder how it fell down here.
<MiniGM> 6It turns out to be another Guardian.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I can't get a decent aim. 6He warns Myria, sweat running down his face.
<MiniGM> <Dias> Good question...Does it work tho?
<Myria> ...wh...what do I do...?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Half the screen is broken. 6She pushes it upright. "I think it's a countdown. But I can't see all the numbers."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru helps Ariel over to the others, if she wants to go
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Tilts his head looking at the countdown. "For what tho?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I do not know
<DeathStar> 6* Warren half circles, trying to get at the Guardian. "Can you break free?"
<MiniGM> 6The Guardian stares at Myria, dangling her over the edge
* Ariel heads over with Hotaru's help
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "At a guess... until 'they' revive."
<MiniGM> NRP: God she must have good hearing
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: I thought we were nearby already
<Myria> Not without fall...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... But I think this countdown began... 11 years ago. In 573.
<MiniGM> <Dias> 11 years...Anything happen around that time?
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru tries to remember
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances at Ariel. She remembers.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Alright. Trust me. Let yourself be thrown off.
<MiniGM> NRP: The Guardian hurls her across the chasm and into the middle.
<Myria> Ok...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren keeps his gun trained, waiting for it.
<DeathStar> NRP: *Warren lets her fall and he runs off to save himself*
<MiniGM> 6The guardian suddenly lets go of Myria's arm, letting her fall down.
<Myria> EeeEeeEEEEEE
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: What did happen?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: The war?
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Spins around, looking. 1"Did you hear something?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren swings the rope he was getting out like a lasso, wrappingit around Myria's arm and tugging at it so it goes taunt. He swings her along.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> A scream. 6She looks up.
* Myria falls short...dangling again.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks up too
<MiniGM> 6The Guardian tilts it's head over the side, locking it's gaze on Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren holds the rope, eyeing the Guardian. He begins to lower Myria gently to a lower platform. He just needs a few more seconds.
<Ariel> "...go. Help her."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And leave you down here alone?
<MiniGM> 6The Guardian forms a spear in it's hand and pulls it back, taking aim at Warren.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I'll keep her safe.."
* Myria is lowered down...
<MiniGM> NRP: Even tho we could be miles below them.
<Ariel> "I'll call if I need help."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Then we need to find a way up. 6She looks around for a route upward.
<MiniGM> 6Off to the edge is another ladder
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grabs the ladder and begins to pulls herself upward quickly.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren drops Myria down on a lower platform, then lets go of the rpe.
<MiniGM> 6The Guardian hurls the spear downwards towards Warren, aiming to spear him through the chest
* Myria lands on the platform.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren spins out his gun, aiming to knock the spear slightly to the side. His legs give out on him and he plummets over the edge, grabbing it.
<MiniGM> 6The Spear slams into the floor next to where Warren is grabbing.
<MiniGM> 6Off to Ariel's side, something flashes, an eerie light.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren dangles.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks to the light
* Ariel turns groggily towards the light, still off balance.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps climbing rapidly, springing upwards until she's next to Myria.
<Myria> Ummm...hi?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Was that you screaming?
<MiniGM> 6Ariel suddenly begins to feel something calling to her.
<Myria> Enemy up there. *points* Warren fight.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren strains to pull himself up.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Alright. Dias, watch her. 6She grabs a ladder, climbing.
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Nods and moves over to her.
<MiniGM> 6The Guardian leaps off it's ledge and onto the ledge where Warren is.
* Ariel keeps one hand on the wall, trying to move towards the light.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> ".. what is it?"
<DeathStar> <Voice> Halt! I can't allow you to kick cripples off ledges!
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: OMG IT'S LUNAR GIRL
<MiniGM> 6The Guardian twists it's head towards the voice, eyeing the new comer.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses, glancing around. Warren sighs, a pain in his head forming.
<DeathStar> 6* John stands there with a hand on his hip, pointing. He's supported by a nagging Em. "I've come to save you all!"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: Okay, it's just her mentor
<Myria> Ummm...hi. *to Dias*
<MiniGM> <Dias> Hi.
<DeathStar> 6* John sports his Snipe mask.
<Ariel> <Em> "You idiot! What do you think you're doing?"
<MiniGM> 6As Ariel steps into the cavern, before her stands a woman and a man, surrounded in a white light.
<DeathStar> <Snipe> You're ruining the vibe, woman!
<Ariel> <Em> *thwaps Snipe*
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru sticks with Ariel anyway. "Ariel...?"
* Ariel steps forward unsteadily, "...who... are you?"
<DeathStar> <Snipe> OW!
<MiniGM> 6The Guardian crouches then leaps up onto the ledge above, and begins to quickly move up towards Snipe.
<DeathStar> <Snipe> Oh hell. Here it comes.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... Ariel...? I'm Hotaru... remember?"
<MiniGM> 6The Guardian leaps up, meeting Snipe, it swings it's hand forward hurling a punch straight for his face.
<DeathStar> 6* Snipe ducks the punch, grabbing his gut.
<MiniGM> 6The guardians hand slams into the rock surface behind Snipe, causing rock to splinter off.
<DeathStar> 6* Snipe stumbles around, then kicks at the guardian
* Ariel continues forward... though has no choice but to go slowly
<MiniGM> <Woman> It's been so long Ariel...You've grown so much...
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Ariel...?"
<MiniGM> 6The Guardian slides back slightly, then turns swinging it's fist towards Snipe's head this time.
* Ariel squints. Damn concussion messing up her vision.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "What's wrong...?"
<MiniGM> NRP: BRB
<DeathStar> 6* Snipe gets hit in the mask, falling flat on his back.
<MiniGM> <Man> Ariel, you've made us proud but...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl works her way up to the Guardian, coming in behind it. Warren, meanwhile, has pulled himself up, panting.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "..."
<Myria> ...ummm...we wait here? *looks at Dias*
<MiniGM> 6The guardian clenches it's fist and pulls it back and punches downwards towards Snipe's stomach
<MiniGM> <Dias> You're safer down here.
<Ariel> "...but...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Snipe rolls out of the way. "H-Hey!"
<MiniGM> <Woman> Yes....There's something that you must do for...not just us but the entire universe
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Ariel, can you hear me...? What?"
<MiniGM> 6It's fists slams into the walkway. It turns it's head towards Snipe again
<DeathStar> 6* Snipe gets to his feet. "I just have to ask one thing. WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!?" 6He points out across the chasm.
<Myria> Ok...
<MiniGM> 6The Guardian stands upright and moves towards Snipe again.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl attacks from behind.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: Do I have a comm?
<Ariel> "...what is it?"
<MiniGM> NRP: I don't know, do you
<MiniGM> 6The Guardian slides forward from Cheryl's attack. It turns around facing her
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru breathes a sigh of relief. "I thought you were gone..."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: THen yes. :P
<DeathStar> 6* Snipe dashes, trying to tackle the Guardian off the walkway.
<MiniGM> <Woman> You must die. 6Her head drops low.
* Ariel freezes up
<MiniGM> 6The guardian slides from Snipe's tackle. It grabs it's hands together and axe handles Snipe in the back
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Ariel?"
<DeathStar> * Snipe wheezes, hitting the ground.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> *comm* Cheryl... I think Ariel's... well, she's acting very strange...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl, unable to respond as she whips at the Guardina
<MiniGM> 6The whips smack into it, causing burns to appear in it's armor
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru tugs at Ariel. "Come on, lets go..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cehryl spins, continually striking out, trying to kill it.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren, meanwhile, has vanished from the battlefield, it seems.
* Ariel seems to have locked up, just staring
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru tries to drag Ariel out
<MiniGM> <Man> It's true Ariel, we never meant this to be but...it is the way things must end if the universe is to go on.
<DeathStar> 6* Snipe gets up, and tries to punch into the back of the Guardian's neck.
<MiniGM> 6The Guardian slides forward from the punch, it turns swinging towards Snipe's head again
<Ariel> "...why?"
<DeathStar> 6* Snipe ducks the swing, then motions to Em. "Give me the secret weapon!"
<Ariel> <Em> "What 'secret weapon'?!"
<DeathStar> <Snipe> The B-O-M-B!
<Ariel> <Em> *scowls and pulls out the explosive to toss to Snipe* "It's not like I can read your mind!"
<MiniGM> <Man> Because your being alive will cause it's end.
<DeathStar> 6* Snipe grabs it, then slaps it on the Guardian. "NOW MOVE!" 6He dives away with Em. Cheryl dives back.
* Ariel is very good at not being moved, "I do not believe it."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru continues to pull, not really having any better ideas
<MiniGM> 6The guardian stares down at it's chest looking at whatever's attached to it.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru sighs, and waves her hand in front of Ariel's face
* Myria has left #PAXSeason7-11TeamWarren
<MiniGM> <Woman> Then watch...6She waves her hand, seconds later images begin flashing through Ariel's mind showing the destruction of the universe caused by chaos and anarchy all because of her.
<DeathStar> 6* Snipe presses his body against Em's - to protect her, no doubt.
<DeathStar> <Snipe> And I call this the McCormick Blast Special. 6He hits the trigger button.
<MiniGM> 6The bomb erupts, launching The Guardian into the center of the cavern in a fire ball it plummits towards the bottom
<DeathStar> 6* Snipe pulls off the mask. "Oh, I am SO cool."
<DeathStar> 6* Snipe motions around for feedback.
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Screams from below. "WOOOOO!"
<Ariel> "One existance cannot cause a situation of that magnitude."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "...?"
<MiniGM> <Man> It can and it will daughter...
<MiniGM> 6Moments later Hotaru can hear something loud slam into the platform outside, it would appear whatever it is, is on fire.
<MiniGM> <Woman> You are the beginning Ariel, and the end shall come for you.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... I'll... be right back..."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru heads out for a moment
<DeathStar> 6* John sits down, taking deep breaths. "I think my stomach hurts for some reason."
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Begins dragging Myria upto the others.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru eyes the guardian that landed outside
<MiniGM> 6It lies there, burning.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> *comm* Cheryl, are you still busy?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl on Comm> Not anymore. I'm just watching John puke.
<Ariel> <Em> "...I tried to warn you!"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> *comm* Ariel's been acting strange. I think she's hallucinating...
* Ariel shakes her head, "How would my death improve anything? I do not understand."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Your death will improve nothing. 6He says firmly, having appeared in the cave somehow, despite the distance.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: Without me noticing? Wow
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> *comm* I'm going back to check on her now.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru heads back into the cave
<MiniGM> <Woman> You're one of the keys to it's destruction, wether you want to or not, you will trigger events that will lead to the universes end.
<MiniGM> 6Dias and Myria finally make it to the level John, Em and Cheryl are on.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl on Comm> I'll come back down.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Warren, when did you get here?!"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren puts a hand on the cave wall to steady himself. "Ariel. Lets go. Your life has meaning, and it's not senseless destruction."
<MiniGM> <Dias> That was sooooooo cool John.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, I know. 6He wipes puke from his mouth
* Ariel turns slowly to face Warren
<DeathStar> 6* Warren holds out a hand to her.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... Ariel, are you alright now?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... and Warren's right. Your life has lots of meaning."
* Ariel looks back a moment, then reaches for Warren's hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren takes her hand, pulling her closer to him, putting an arm around her, almost like a gentle hug, leading her out.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: <Hotaru> WHAT AM I? SOME KIND OF LAWN ORNAMENT?!
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru heads out with Warren and Ariel
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Warren, is she alright?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "For... some reason, she doesn't seem to be able to hear me..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> She can hear you. She's just working through some thoughts. 6He assures Hotaru.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... alright..."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I... was worried."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> .oO(To be honest... I still am.)
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Lets get back.."
<MiniGM> TimeJump: Back on the Aquarius.
<DeathStar> 6* John sits at the pilot controls. "Well, from what you've told me, it seems this place is locked up tight for a while."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. 6He glances at Ariel and Cheryl. "What will you do now, Ariel?"
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Leans over a seat, looking at John.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Did you find what you came for...?"
<Ariel> "I am... uncertain..."
<DeathStar> <John> Well, we can take you back to the colony, if you want.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru nods
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I would've liked to see more myself.."
<DeathStar> <John> I still have money to made and a man called Garland to find. 6He notes.
<DeathStar> (make)
* Ariel nods slowly, "That may be best... there is much I need to sort through."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks to John. "I'm with you there... well, on the last part, anyway."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I need to return to Earth. 6He notes. "I have things I wish to look into."
<DeathStar> <John> Well, then it's settled. We'll take you, Ariel, and Cheryl back to your respective homes, then our quest can continue."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... stay well, Ariel..."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I hope we can keep in touch, but that may not always be possible."
<Ariel> "You will always have a home to come back to, Hotaru."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Thankyou."
<MiniGM> <Dias> We get to goto Earth!
<MiniGM> NRP: ?!
<DeathStar> <John> We're not staying.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "We still have work to do."
<Ariel> <Em> "Jump around the universe, do you?"
<DeathStar> <John> I'm a trooper.
<MiniGM> <Dias> But do we have time to visit?!
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks to John. "Do we?"
<DeathStar> <John> Fine, fine, we'll spend a week on Earth.
<MiniGM> <Dias> HURRAH! I get to seeee Dad!!! 6He leaps up from his chair and begisn running around the Aquarius.
<MiniGM> SESSION END!
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Session Close: Wed Sep 27 22:17:08 2006

Session Start: Wed Sep 27 22:24:07 2006
Session Ident: #PaxSeason7-11Mini
* Now talking in #PaxSeason7-11Mini
<MiniGM> so what is this mini about?
* DeathStar motions to Sera.
* DeathStar motions to Sera
<Seraphna> -Star Date: One Week Later
<DeathStar> NRP: And a location!
<MiniGM> NRP: Hence the "settings"
<Seraphna> *Seraphna has mostly recovered, she's spent most of the day settling into Spade's apartment, at this moment, she is on the apartment's balcony, staring over the cityscape.
<Seraphna> NRP: SOme of us type!
<MiniGM> NRP: But it's original text...not purple...
<DeathStar> <Spade> What is on your mind? 6He asks her, depsite not needing to ask outloud. He fixes tea.
<Seraphna> "Hmmm... wondering where the next path will take us... I think we should visit that old factory."
<DeathStar> <Spade> And what do you plan to do with the Betas?
<Seraphna> "For one, some bodyguards would be nice... I sort of miss thier presence."
<DeathStar> <Spade> They would be useful, if it does not ... 'spook' your teammates.
<Seraphna> "I'm going to steal an idea from my clone... they'll be enhanced, and keyed only to me."
* Seraphna sighs softly, and looks over at him, "I'm afraid... I might be growing up."
<DeathStar> <Spade> And why are you afraid of that? 6He asks, holding out a cup of tea.
* Seraphna takes it, sighing a little, "Not sure... I guess it means moving on."
<DeathStar> <Spade> 'When I was a child, I thought like a child'. 6He quotes.
* Seraphna puts down the cup on the balcony edge, she reaches to the table nearby and pulls a knife out of her casually placed equipment, looking at it. "When did I go from engineer to soldier?"
<DeathStar> 6* Spade leans against the balcony. "There is a type of cold war taking place. You could be an engineer, and succeed at it wonderfully, and I'd support that decision, but is that that what you want? To be on the sidelines as the universe changes?"
<Seraphna> "No, I want to change it."
<DeathStar> <Spade> And that is why you are a soldier. When you made that decision.
* Seraphna nods, she brings the blade to the back of her neck, grabbing her hair gently by the tail she has it in.
<DeathStar> <Spade> I'm concerned. 6He admits. "I didn't like the idea of Starr having the Origin samples, but now I don't know who has them."
* Seraphna moves the blade through her hair, cutting a large length of it off, leaving shoulder length hair in it's place. THe long lock of hair in her hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade sips his tea, glancing at her as she cuts her hair.
* Seraphna puts down the knife, then the large lock. "He always liked his little girl's long hair... well, I'm not little anymore."
<DeathStar> <Spade> No, you certainly are not. 6He agrees.
* Seraphna sighs and closes her eyes a little, leaning on the balcony wall, "How long have we been together?"
<DeathStar> <Spade> This time? A few weeks.
<Seraphna> "Altogther?"
<DeathStar> <Spade> 3 months.
* Seraphna sighs and nods, looking down at the balcony floor, "And we've known each other... well... come to think of it, my entire life."
<DeathStar> <Spade> Yes. 6He reaches out, brushing his hand along her cheek. "You've grown so much."
* Seraphna blushes a little, closing her eyes, "I love you William."
<DeathStar> <Spade> I love you, too, Serena.
<Seraphna> "You started my guardian, father's assistant who was constantly assigned to watch over me..."
<MiniGM> NRP: God that's disturbing.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Believe it or not, I gladly took the assignment.
<MiniGM> NRP: <Spade> Why I've been a pedophile since I stared at Janus.
<Seraphna> NRP; Actually, think of the family, Knights were often assigned as a Lady's retainer because the Lord or King deemed them possible marriage candidates
* Seraphna smiles softly, "I was such a terror though..."
<DeathStar> <Spade> Agreed. 6He notes with a nod.
<Seraphna> When I was finishing up school... I had such a crush on you...
<DeathStar> <Spade> I know. 6He says with a handsome smile.
* Seraphna blushes more, "Then I fell in love... I... I wish we hadn't gotten seperated for so long..."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade takes her hands in his own. "I know. But we're here now."
* Seraphna smiles and kisses him gently, "There's somethign I want to ask of you... but I'm not sure it's time yet..."
<DeathStar> <Spade> You can ask anything.
<Seraphna> "I..."
<Seraphna> "I don't want us to end ever again... in fact, I want us to be more."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade nods.
<DeathStar> <Spade> I understand.
* Seraphna blushes more, as if trying to figure out her next move, she hesitates for a moment
<DeathStar> 6* Spade leans in close. "Will you marry me, Serena?"
* Seraphna blushes, nodding, "Y-Yes..."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade leans forward, kissing her on the lips.
* Seraphna leans up into the kiss, hugging around his neck
<DeathStar> 6* Spade hugs her back, leaning back after a moment. "I'll find you the perfect ring."
* Seraphna smiles and leans against him, "Mmm... good to know my man will take care of me."
<DeathStar> <Spade> Always. 6He promises.
Session Close: Thu Sep 28 00:00:00 2006

Session Start: Thu Oct 05 22:23:40 2006
Session Ident: #PAXSeason7-11MiniDate
* Now talking in #PAXSeason7-11MiniDate
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<MiniGM> Alrighty kids.
<MiniGM> Give me the date.
<Kane> The date?
<MiniGM> Of the date.
<MiniGM> Fine!
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<MiniGM> Stardate: 10-584.5.16
* Kane is sitting in his usual chair, playing around with his datapad, waiting on Ceilidh.
<MiniGM> 6It's a beautiful spring night as Ceilidh and Kane drive towards their destination
<MiniGM> NRP: *punches Kane, moving the session to the meat of itall.
<Kane> NRP: LOL Ok.
* Kane glances over at her, smiling lightly. "I'm glad you agreed to come."
* Ceilidh smiles back. "Of course I would."
* Kane lets his eyes slide over her to see what she is wearing before looking back toward the road.
* Ceilidh is wearing a low-cut long red dress
* Ceilidh looks quite shy, despite it, though
* Kane smiles once again to himself, moving down mainstreet. "You look very beautiful." He says, his eyes sliding to her.
<Ceilidh> "Thankyou.."
<Kane> "You're Welcome." *he turns down the next street, moving onto Main Street, his eyes search about for a nice place to eat*
<Ceilidh> "Where are we going?"
<Kane> Xan told me about a nice place, he told me he took Erevis there one time. *he explains to her, smiling as he finds it and fulls into the parking lot, parking the car* I'm glad I found it. *he hops out of the van and moves over to the other side, opening the door for Ceil*
<Ceilidh> NRP: Agh, and this predates Ceil's "Who is Erevis" question, surely?
<Ceilidh> "Erevis?"
<Kane> Much too long of a story, her file should be at HQ, you might want to check it out sometime. *he closes the door after she gets out and locks up the van, turning to move toward the resturant*
* Ceilidh nods
* Ceilidh follows Kane to the restaurant
* Kane slows his pace so he walks beside her. "Been a long time since I had a real good meal." He said with a chuckle.
<Ceilidh> "Well, I'm sure this will be a good one."
* Kane nods his head in agreement, then moves to open the door for her.
<Ceilidh> "Thankyou again."
* Ceilidh smiles and heads in
<Kane> Momma always taught me to be a gentleman. *he said with a smirk, moving in after her, he glances around and looks for a waiter to seat them.
<MiniGM> 6A waiter steps up. "Two?"
* Kane nods. "Yes, Please."
* Ceilidh nods too
<MiniGM> 6The waiter leads them to their table. "And what will you two be drinking tonight?
* Kane glances at Ceil. "Wine ok?"
<Ceilidh> "Oh, of course!"
* Kane glances at the menu. "Wine would be fine I guess."
<MiniGM> 6The waiter and nods, walking off to get the most expensive wine possible
* Kane exhales slowly and looks over the menu. "Hmmm. See anything you like?"
* Ceilidh looks through the menu
<Kane> I think i'll get the shrimp alfredo. *he finally declares*
<Ceilidh> "That sounds good. I'll have that too."
* Kane smiles and waits for the waiter to come back so he can order, he glances over at her. "So how'd you come to Darien's unit?"
<MiniGM> 6The waiter arrives with two wine glasses. "And are you ready to order?"
<Kane> Yes. Two shrimp alfredo's please. *he reaches his menu to the waiter*
<Ceilidh> "I'm a curious person, and you needed a medic, so I thought you could use my help."
* Kane nods, "That's very true. I can't tell you how many times we've needed a good medic and they were no where to be found."
<MiniGM> 6The waiter writes it down and walks off.
<Ceilidh> "It's funny.. when you're a medic, you hope not to be needed."
* Kane smiles, "I understand completely. But it's really good to have you on the team, Setsuna and Cass are a pain to talk too.
<Ceilidh> "Well, thanks. I'm glad to be here, too."
<Kane> So why don't you tell me a little bit about yourself? Likes, dislikes, hobbies...those type of things?
<Ceilidh> "Well, I like to read, most of all. I guess I'm a bit of a bookworm."
<Kane> What types of books do you read?
<Ceilidh> "Science books, some science fiction, and... I'm curious about parapsychology."
* Ceilidh looks a little embarrassed. "Things like psychics and ghosts."
* Kane chuckles. "I think that there is a logical reason for everything, so things like why ghosts exist and how pyschics are becoming more present in society is always an interesting subject."
<Ceilidh> "A lot of people seem to think that they're impossible. I'm not so sure."
<Kane> What, ghosts?
* Ceilidh nods.
* Kane shrugs. "If they do exist, then i'm sure there is a scientific reasoning for their existance."
<Ceilidh> "Even if we don't know it yet."
<Kane> Exactly. *he smiles* I love some of the outlandish theories though.
* Ceilidh smiles. "Me too."
<Ceilidh> NRP: Pause now?
<Kane> NRP: Sure.
<MiniGM> Session Pasue
<Kane> Thanks, see you tomorrow night at 10, Ali.
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* Xanatos laughs a bit, "Yeah, I find it really interesting how exaggerated some of the theories are."
* Xanatos is now known as Kane
<Kane> NRP: Ooopsie.
<Ceilidh> NRP: <Ceilidh> Xan! Stop interrupting our date!
<Kane> NRP: Lol.
<Ceilidh> "I think that's from lack of scientific evidence."
<Ceilidh> "Still.. I wonder what some of them are thinking."
* Kane nods, "Yeah, i'm sure thats what it is. But, I think people just make fun of those that are serious, and then the stupid theories get mixed with the real ones."
<Ceilidh> "Sad really.."
* Kane takes a sip of the wine, "Oh that's pretty good. You like wine?"
<Ceilidh> "I haven't had much, but yes."
<Ceilidh> "Do you drink wine much?"
* Kane shakes his head, "Nah, not really. But hanging around Xan, you taste quite a bit of alcohol."
<Ceilidh> "Is he always like that? I mean, how he acts when on duty."
* Kane shrugs, "I guess so, I honestly don't see how we could be related...we're completely different."
<Ceilidh> "I sortof noticed."
* Kane chuckles. "Ah maybe our mothers were just that different or something." He said with a shurg, taking another sip of wine.
<Ceilidh> "Oh, you're half-brothers?"
<Kane> Yep, we actually just found out last year. Worked together for over a year and didn't even know we were related.
<Ceilidh> "That's pretty surprising. I guess you didn't talk about family much."
<Kane> We didn't really talk much at all....I really didn't talk much at all. *he corrects*
<Ceilidh> "Oh.. I guess I can understand that. I wasn't all that talkative at first either."
<Kane> Yeah it was kinda that, but since I was technically only part of PAX because Venerator wanted me for hacking jobs, I mostly just worked on keeping my skills up. So I really was only about the job, instead of getting to know my coworkers.
<Ceilidh> "What was it like, PAX?"
<Kane> Uhhh, it was alright I guess. It was alot of work actually, and everyone that worked there loved it. The ideas, the work accomplished. It was just so sad to see that it was all a scam in the end."
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<Ceilidh> NRP: Grrr, comp just crashed
<Kane> NRP: YOu get the last line?
<Ceilidh> NRP: Not sure, probably not
<Kane> Uhhh, it was alright I guess. It was alot of work actually, and everyone that worked there loved it. The ideas, the work accomplished. It was just so sad to see that it was all a scam in the end."
<Ceilidh> NRP: *tries to work out how much she'd know about Venerator*
<Kane> NRP: He was a hero that died during PAX. I dunno if the info that he was really alive would even leak.
<Ceilidh> "A scam?"
<Kane> Ahh, yeah well I guess that'd be classified information...*he rubs the back of his neck, unsure whether he should say anymore about it*
<Ceilidh> "Mmm..."
<Kane> Essentially it failed, but by that time, I was already working in Janus.
<Ceilidh> "I guess I can't ask for more information then.."
<Ceilidh> "It's a shame really.. it sounded like a great idea..."
* Kane nods his head before he thinks of something, "Oh wait, you read the files on VI didn't you?"
* Ceilidh nods. "Seems like quite a coverup."
<Ceilidh> "What was Venerator really trying to do?"
* Kane rubs his temple, "Honestly, I can't remember. I've been through a shitton of consipiracies since then."
<Ceilidh> "I guess it's just one more to add to the list, then?"
* Kane chuckles. "Yeah, I guess so. I dunno why, but it seems everyone has a hidden agenda these days."
* Kane glances up as the waiter comes and places two schrimp alfredos in front of them. Kane thanks him and the waiter steps away. "Oh wow, this looks awesome."
<Ceilidh> "Thankyou."
* Kane takes a bite, "Oh wow, this IS good."
* Ceilidh takes a bite too. "You're right."
* Kane takes another bite, and then a sip of wine. "So tell me, you pretty much got into the military because of your father?"
<Ceilidh> "Yeah, but I'm not the fighting type, so I pretty much had to go for a non-combatant position. At least it's safer, and I still get to help."
<Kane> That's true. But being in the military is still a dangerous job. I probably wouldn't be doing it...but I really don't have anything else to do."
<Ceilidh> "I tend to lose it sometimes when really threatened.. but I'd feel terrible if I didn't do something."
* Kane nods, "I can understand. When it comes to a fight, i'm not the most talented, but I try my damnest to think things through."
<Ceilidh> "I just hope that if it comes down to it, I can do what I have to."
<Kane> You can. I have faith in you.
<Ceilidh> "Thanks.. I wish I had."
<Ceilidh> "Still.. PAX should be an inspiration, even if it was a scam... I can hardly imagine so many races working together, and not fighting over things."
<Ceilidh> NRP: Thankfully, Ceilidh does not know of those little trollish aliens in powersuits
<Kane> NRP: LOL
<Kane> We made many friends from other worlds. But you have got to believe in your abilities, when it comes to medicine you have to have confidence.
<Ceilidh> "I try, anyway."
<Kane> I observe everyone and I have seen that you really know what you are doing, you are just so worried about messing up that you second guess yourself. Right?
<Ceilidh> "When I'm not sure, I just put everything I can into it, and hope."
<Ceilidh> "Well... I do that enough."!
* Kane smiles, "You should put everything into it, don't second guess yourself, if you don't manage to heal the person, and you did everything you could, then it just wasn't ment to be. Ya know?"
<Ceilidh> "... I guess so."
* Kane takes another bite of his alfredo, being close to finishing it. "Would you like to hear how I got into the military in the first place?"
<Ceilidh> "Please."
* Kane smiles. "I was arrested for hacking into the main government system. Seems I got in a little over my head. They wouldn't have caught me if I hadn't of gotten too cocky, but they managed to sniff out my IP and busted me. They gave me a choice...Prison or work for them. So of course you notice what I chose.
* Ceilidh blinks. "Wow.."
<Kane> It was a good thing I got caught though. I really needed that wake up call. And now i'm doing better than I ever was before.
<Ceilidh> "You're a lot braver than me."
<Kane> I had to fend on my own whenever I was younger. My mother was killed in a car wreck whenever I was about 15.
<Ceilidh> "I'm sorry..."
<Ceilidh> "My mother died when I was young too.. that's really why I got so interested in medicine.." .oO(And ghosts.)
* Kane nods, "I understand. You're something different...least compared to all the other women i've talked too." He said outloud, though it was more of a passing thought.
<Ceilidh> "In a good way, I hope?"
<DeathStar> NRP: Get to the damn sex already
<Kane> NRP: Lol.
<Ceilidh> NRP: LOL
<Kane> Yes. In a good way. *he nods with a smile*
* Ceilidh blushes
<Ceilidh> NRP: And, IIRC, this came before the shopping session... ^^;;
<Ceilidh> "I wonder.. how much of life is fate, and how much is defined by what you do?"
<Kane> I'm a firm believer that you make your own way in life.
<Ceilidh> "Then I'll do everything I can to fight 'fate', for a better life."
* Ceilidh smiles
* Kane smiles as well. "I've really enjoyed myself tonight."
<Ceilidh> "Me too."
* Kane glances to see if she is finished as well.
* Ceilidh has indeed finished
<Kane> Maybe we can do this again? *he asks hopefully*
<Ceilidh> "I was just thinking that."
* Kane smiles even wider. "Awesome. Let me pay and i'll get you home."
<Kane> NRP: Want to end it here instead of the long drive home?"
<Ceilidh> NRP: Sure
<Kane> -Mini End-
Session Close: Fri Oct 06 23:41:10 2006

Session Start: Sat Sep 30 21:31:29 2006
Session Ident: #PAXSeason7-11MiniGap
* Now talking in #PAXSeason7-11MiniGap
* DeathStar runs in and trips.
* MiniGM leaps and tackles DS
* DeathStar dies
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<MiniGM> Stardate: 10-584.5.13
<MiniGM> 6Chad sits at a small diner about 15 miles off from the Janus base he currently works at, a Beef Commercial sitting before him.
<DeathStar> 6* Stepping into the diner, dressed in a casual business suit, is none other than Albert White, a low ranking General that's high up in the authority ladder at Janus. His brown hair is cut short and to the point, and he's known for his decisive business and military hand in the department
<MiniGM> 6Chad looks out the window at the outside world moving about. He takes a stab at his food and takes a bite from it
<DeathStar> 6* Albert moves over to Chad's table, standing there. "Hello, Chad Winters. Do you come here often?"
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Glances over at Albert, eyeing him for a split second. "Once a week."
<DeathStar> <Albert> Mind if I sit? I have a few things I'd like to discuss with you.
<MiniGM> <Chad> "It'd be disrespectful to say no, so join me then."
<DeathStar> 6* Albert sits down, adjusting his suit a little as he sits there. "Tell me, how are you finding it here at Janus these past 5 months?"
<MiniGM> <Chad> I can't complain. I'm given freedom to do almost whatever project I want, I can take off when need be and I'm adequately compensated for my work. One would consider it the perfect job." 6He takes another bite out of his food then moves his fork into his potatoes, seperating it away from the beef and bread
<DeathStar> <Albert> You've given the political answer. Now - do YOU consider it the perfect job?
<MiniGM> <Chad> I've assessed my feelings towards it several times, but it's currently what's best for me right now.
<DeathStar> 6* Albert cups his hands together in his lap. "Let me be get to the point of why I wanted to talk to you, Mr. Winters. I think there's dark times in store for Janus under the leadership of William Spade."
<MiniGM> <Chad> I assumed that's why you're here. 6He looks back outside again as he reaches down, taking a piece of his beef/bread and eating it.
<DeathStar> <Albert> Really?
<MiniGM> <Chad> Why else would you be talking to me? While I've done my jobs very well, I've kept my self from going way beyond what's called for. And even then what would a model employee have to really offer you. Unless that employee was the son of the recently deceased Alexander Cran,
<DeathStar> <Albert> A valid observation in many regards. Many people think you'll be the next Alexander Cran and they think that in less than a decade, you'll be running Janus. You've also taken the time to establish quite a network for yourself there. You have quite a substantial pull for yourself.
<MiniGM> <Chad> In Janus it's use or be used. It's just a shame that even researching the higher ups is seen as taboo.
<DeathStar> 6* Albert taps a finger against the side of his cheek. "Well, some of the higher ups have more networking than you'd believe."
<MiniGM> <Chad> So Albert...Tell me why you think that Spade will lead Janus to ruins?
<DeathStar> 6* Albert pulls out his briefcase, setting it down in his lap. "You might know a bit about this already, however..." 6He opens it up and pulls out some pictures, tossing them down on the table, but not on Chad's food. They are photos of Spade and Sera together outside his apartment, and going inside, and of Sera standing on the balcony.
<MiniGM> 6Chad glances down at the photos, eyeing them. "Such a surprise, she went running back to her first crutch.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Serena Cran seeks power, this was not unexpected.
<DeathStar> <Albert> I believe he went to her first. 6He notes. "It would seem Spade is betting everything on her. Despite the fact that your father obviously wished for you to one day to take over everything. And if Spade bets on Serena, I feel he's going to bring everything down - including Janus and the legacy of your father's work."
<MiniGM> 6Chad takes another bite of his food. 1"Knowing Spade, he's just using her for his personal gain. Tell me, what makes you think Serena will cause the fall of Janus?
<DeathStar> <Albert> You honestly believe Spade is using her? I've watched him look after Serena Cran since she was a child. He's not using her - he's planning on having her take over everything if he can manage it.
<DeathStar> <Albert> And frankly, I believe she'll fail utterly and completely - but not before ruining everything.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Some would say that's a valuable lesson that a person needs to learn.
<DeathStar> <Albert> So you would be comfortable with her gaining more influence over Janus?
<MiniGM> <Chad> You talk as if what Serena does is of importance to me.
<DeathStar> <Albert> I think if one day she's running Janus, it's of great importance for those who work there. And I promise you, Spade is working on getting her there. After all, you've been left to your own devices - it would appear like the ideal job, but in the long run, you're not moving anywhere. You're not gaining influence, because Spade's not going to give you the chance.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Or maybe he's afraid that something like this would occur and he doesn't want to risk losing my backing.
<MiniGM> <Chad> If he felt I wasn't happy, then there would be a higher chance that I'd turn sides to someone who'd give me the freedom I wanted.
<DeathStar> <Albert> I see. Did you know your father was classic for keeping his political opponents and enemies sidetracked with supposed freedom? Granted, you can take things leisurely, Mr. Winters, but where are you going? Will you always be content with building projects and running a small black ops division, or do you want something more?
<MiniGM> <Chad> Maybe what I truely want is to wash my hands clean of all these games of deceit? To wake up one morning and actually look outside and feel that I have no standards I need to meet this day.
<DeathStar> <Albert> Then one would assume you're in the wrong line of work. There's a dozen other military branches that would love to have you and would be nothing more deceitful than a co-worker stealing your coffee mug.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Military...So tell me Albert, what makes you think that I can make a difference in your campaign?
<DeathStar> <Albert> William Spade's tenure as head of Janus is shakey at best, despite the current approval of the Senate. Believe me, if enough backing was put in place, Spade would be demoted and then I would be next in line to run things. Since Spade is trying to raise up your supposed sister, I thought of you. And the fact you could one day be the one running Janus.
<MiniGM> <Chad> So you want to use me then.
<DeathStar> <Albert> I offer more mutual benefit. Granted, I'll be using your influence and name, yes, but I'll make you my second in command of all of Janus. And the fact is that you'll be directing Janus' future, not some project. And when I retire, you'll become head of Janus.
<MiniGM> <Chad> And so the offer has been revealed. A more than definite chance to run Janus, after you're retirement of course.
<DeathStar> <Albert> Yes.
<MiniGM> <Chad> A tantalizing offer that only a fool without any ambition in life would pass up.
<DeathStar> <Albert> We all have ambitins, Mr. Winters. Even the person who chooses to stay out of webs of deceit. However, the reality is that while you are at Janus, no matter how high or how low, you'll be caught in deceit. The question is: Do you want to be the one on top who controls things or the one on the bottom who is controlled?
<MiniGM> <Chad> This isn't something that can not be decided on over lunch Mr. White. You'll have your answer within 6 days.
<MiniGM> NRP: -not.
<DeathStar> 6* Albert nods, standing up and holding out his hand. "Thank you for seeing me, Mr. Winters."
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Reaches down picking out the last piece of bread and beef. He then looks back outside again, staring into the crowds.
<DeathStar> 6* Albert lowers the hand, then picks up the briefcase, stepping out.
<MiniGM> Session Ends!
* MiniGM runs off naked and free
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Session Close: Sat Sep 30 22:47:59 2006

Session Start: Mon Oct 02 21:47:50 2006
Session Ident: #PAXSeason7-11MiniMore
* Now talking in #PAXSeason7-11MiniMore
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* DS_SLEEPS is now known as DEATHSTAR
* Alicia is now known as Ceilidh
<MiniGM> Stardate: 4-584.5.11
* Jackieness is now known as Cassandra`Arakawa
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<MiniGM> 6Cassandra, Ceilidh and Zephyr stand before the Riverside Mall, it towering 3 floors before them and roughly the size of 2 football fields.
* Neko is now known as Lia
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...why are we here again?
<DEATHSTAR> 6* Zephyr plays with her ponytail, swishing the brown hair back and forth. She looks about as excited as an 11 year old boy at a perm shop. It seems outside bar trips, nothing has sparked her interest.
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<DS_DefinitelyNotHere> 6* Zephyr plays with her ponytail, swishing the brown hair back and forth. She looks about as excited as an 11 year old boy at a perm shop. It seems outside bar trips, nothing has sparked her interest.
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<Cassandra`Arakawa> Oh...right.
<DeathStar> NRP: What did I imss?
<MiniGM> NRP: Kungfu fighting...
<DeathStar> NRP: WEll, Cass asked a question and then seemingly answered herself
<MiniGM> NRP: Ceilidh going "Shopping?"
<Ceilidh> NRP: When did I turn into Cass?
<Ceilidh> NRP: The thought of Ceil as Cass... O.o;;
<Cassandra`Arakawa> NRP: ...DS has lost it.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> So, what are we shopping for? 6She asks idlely.
<MiniGM> NRP: GO RP!
<Ceilidh> "All sorts of things! What do you want!?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Um. I don't know. 6She looks confused. "What do I need?"
<Ceilidh> "Well, it's not always about what you need..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> So we buy anything we see, even if we don't need it. 6She ponders this.
<Ceilidh> "No, just things we really want."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Shopping is supposed to be therapeutic.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, okay. 6She waits for someone to lead them, since she's never been at a mall.
<Ceilidh> "Where are we going first?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Depends.
<Ceilidh> "Oh?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks between the two of them.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Where does your mood take you?
<Ceilidh> "Well, I usually just see what interests me.."
<Ceilidh> "You don't need any new outfits, do you?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Not really.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I have my standard seven outfits.
<Ceilidh> "That's a shame.."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> What's a shame?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> A varied wardrobe is healthy for you.
<MiniGM> 6An banner can be seen showing that there's a sale going on at Jasmines Secrets.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Really? Should I buy a lot of new outfits then? How many do you recommend?
* Ceilidh wanders that way. "As many as you want!"
<MiniGM> NRP: 6Notes they've yet to enter the mall.
* Cassandra`Arakawa heads for the doors.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I see. 6She considers this as she walks after the other two. How many does she want?
<MiniGM> 6The closer Ceilidh gets to the banner, the easier it is to read, and apparently there's upto 40% off.
<MiniGM> 6A teenager suddenly runs upto Cassandra, a magazine in his hands. He looks up at her, his face glowing.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Uhhhhh?
* Ceilidh looks over
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stops, glancing at the magazine. "Do you write magazines, Cassandra?"
<MiniGM> <Teenager> Are...Are you...the playboy model in my magazine?!
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> What's a playboy?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...errrrr...
<MiniGM> <Teenager> 6Looks over at Zephyr. "This...this is a playboy. 6He shows her the magazine.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks at the magazine, her eyes widening. She grabs the magazine suddenly and tears it up. "Y-You shouldn't take pictures of girls unclothed!"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Aren't you too young for that...?
<MiniGM> <Teenager> 6The teenager suddenly stands there, his mouth wide opened. "I...But..That cost me...cost me a lot of money to get..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr bops him on the head. "Baka pervert!"
<MiniGM> <Teenager> 6Recoils from the hit, grabbing his head in pain. "HEY! You dont' have to hit. She was the model of the month!"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stares. "You do this monthly?" 6She swats again.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Whoa, Zephyr! Cool down...
<Ceilidh> "Umm... Zephyr..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, glancing at them.
<MiniGM> <Teenager> 6Keeps recoiling in pain from her hits. "I didn't take the pictures!"
<Ceilidh> "You... shouldn't hit someone... for just owning that..."
<Ceilidh> "I don't like it, but..."
* Cassandra`Arakawa tries pullign Zephyr off of the kid!
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lets herself be pulled away. "I do not understand. He has pictures of you unclothed."
<MiniGM> <Teenager> Man if you didn't want to give me your autograph you could've just said no.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Look...sorry about this...my friend has been kinda sheltered. I'll give you an autograph and a new copy...
<MiniGM> <Teenager> 6Looks at her, his face glowing again. "REALLY?!"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stares. "You have a copy of this, too?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Several....what? I was hot!
* Ceilidh blinks
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I see. So if you are hot, you pose in magazines? 6She asks, tilting her head.
<Ceilidh> "Is that narcissism?"
<Ceilidh> "... I know I couldn't do anything like that, anyway..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> It was my choice. *crosses her arms*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I see. Should I also do it? 6She asks Cassandra.
* Ceilidh chokes
<MiniGM> 6The teenager gives Cassandra his address to send the stuff and he walks off quickly to tell his friends.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...I don't think you're quite ready for that yet...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh. I am not hot enough, then? 6She ponders this, moving onward for the store.
* Ceilidh follows, looking almost ready to cry
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps into the store, glancing at the various clothing items.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Just...have to make an informed decision...
* Ceilidh follows Zephyr in, looking over the outfits
<MiniGM> 6The store is full of bras, underwear, sexy outfits, night gowns, thongs, linguire and all sorts of apparel. Woman flock through the store, eager to get the 40% off.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, looking around to make sure there's no males around.
<MiniGM> 6There are a few males who are obviously with their girlfriends/wives
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<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr slips behind Cassandra, since she's like a towering amazon anyway. "Are we going to buy things here?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> You cna if you want.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Um... 6She peeks over Cassandra's right shoulder. "People are here though."
<Ceilidh> "Well, if you want to.." *looks around*
<Cassandra`Arakawa> So?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr waits to see if Cassandra gets anything.
* Cassandra`Arakawa looks around.
<MiniGM> 6In the back of the store is several neon lights above a room.
* Ceilidh looks over something, looking a little embarrassed, then picks it up, hiding it from sight
* Cassandra`Arakawa heads for the lights...
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at Ceilidh. "What did you get?"
<Ceilidh> "Oh, nothing special, I just..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes?
<Ceilidh> "Just saw something, and thought I should get it!"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh. 6She follows behind Cassandra, really not sure what to get.
* Ceilidh breathes a small sigh of relief, and heads over also
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pokes her head into the room with the neon lights while Cassandra looks
<Setsuna`> "Looking for something in particular, Zephyr?"
* Cassandra`Arakawa looks around the neon room.
* Ceilidh freaks, suddenly hearing Setsuna randomly appear, and drops the item she was carrying
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr jumps, spinning around, not even her highten senses picking up on Setsuna. "N-No. I was thinking about getting one of these items." 6She eyes a bunch of sex toys, clearly unsure what they are, but thinking she should get something. She grabs a whip. "Do you think I should get this for Cheryl?"
<MiniGM> 6Inside the neon room is an assortment of sex toys.
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<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances down at Ceilidh's item.
<Ceilidh> * It's very leather
* Setsuna` tilts her head, "I think this Cheryl must be a very... interesting person."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> They actually have a place like this in a mall?
* Ceilidh looks too embarrassed to speak, but finally manages to nod
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr picks up Ceilidh's outfit, holding it out. "You dropped this. What is it, exactly?"
<Ceilidh> "It's an outfit! Clothes!"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> It is very...black. 6She notes, then turns back to her whip.
<Ceilidh> "... yes..."
<Ceilidh> "Anyway.. is Cheryl really the type to want something like that?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> She has a whip as a weapon. 6She notes obliviously.
<Ceilidh> "... oh. I guess so, then."
<Setsuna`> "I'm sure she'll be surprised."
<Ceilidh> "...very."
* Ceilidh still sounds a little embarrassed, but has calmed down now that no-one is paying attention to her purchase
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr heads up to the front to pay for her purchase.
* Ceilidh does similar, hoping not to look too embarrassed
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<MiniGM> <Salesclerk> And did you find everythign ok today?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes. 6She hand sover the card Darien gave them, motioning for Ceil to put her item up, too
* Ceilidh puts her item up also, nodding in agreement, though a little embarrassment too
<MiniGM> 6The Salesclerk rings the things up and applys the discount. "And your total is $124.12." 6She takes the card, swiping it.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr just accepts it, having no concept of price.
* Setsuna` shakes her head slowly, and idly heads out of the store to wait for the others.
* Ceilidh is just glad that she wasn't the one paying
<MiniGM> <Salesclerk> 6She hands Zephyr the bag and then another smaller bag. "And your complimentary gift."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Thank you. 6She smiles, stepping out. She immediately opens the smaller bag.
<MiniGM> 6Inside is a cute little teddy bear
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Awww. 6* She cuddles it, clearly more interested in it than her 124 dollar purchases. "If I buy more stuff, can I get another?"
<MiniGM> <Salesclerk> Well I wouldn't see why not."
<DeathStar> 6 *Zephyr heads back inside to get more items.
* Ceilidh heads back then. "Well... I guess it won't hurt to help out a little..."
<Setsuna`> "You know... there are stores that exclusively sell little animals like that."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, looking torn. "You promise?"
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<MiniGM> <Salesclerk> 6Stansd there, holding out two cute little teddy bears, waving them slightly towards Zephyr"
<Ceilidh> "Wait... you were just getting things for the bear, not because you wanted any more?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr eyes the bears.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Can't I just get one more here first? 6She asks Setsuna
<Ceilidh> "... just... don't buy anything you don't want... we can get you some bears somewhere else."
<Setsuna`> "...come on. I'll buy you a big beer."
<Setsuna`> "...I mean bear."
<Ceilidh> NRP: LOL
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL
<MiniGM> NRP: Hahaha
<DeathStar> NRP: Lets get her drunk
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods, following Setsuna.
<MiniGM> 6The salesclerk, scowls slightly in defeat, eyeing Setsuna evilly. She then returns back to work.
* Ceilidh heads out after, not finding anything especially enticing
<MiniGM> 6As they walk towards the Cute Stuffed Animal Shop, they pass by a Trendy Clothing Store.
<Ceilidh> "Do.. you go there often..?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, putting her face against the window. "How many clothes should I get again?"
* Setsuna` gives the Salesclerk a bit of a wave, and leads Zephyr, reluctantly, to a plushie shop. It'd be embarassing, but wasting Darien's money on something like this would go over a lot better than Zephyr wasting even more on sex toys. She'll die less this way.
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<Ceilidh> "I.. think I might try the other store on the way back."
<DeathStar> NRP: She's got her face on the Trendy Store, for clarifaction, since I wasn't clear.
<Ceilidh> NRP: OH!
<Ceilidh> "Well, we could go in and find out..?"
* Ceilidh heads in
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr follows Ceilidh inside, glancing at the clothing.
<MiniGM> 6Jeans of assorted shades of blue, some with 'pre' tears in them line racks and walls with shirts and tank-tops line other racks.
<MiniGM> 6Several racks of different length skirts can be seen with cute halter tops next to them
* Ceilidh heads over to the racks on spotting them
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr bounces up behind Ceilidh, seeing what she picks out.
* Ceilidh picks out two, one with a much shorter skirt than the other
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr grabs a skirt of her own, with a tanktop, holding them up together. "Does this look good?"
<Ceilidh> +
<Ceilidh> NRP: Ack! +
<MiniGM> 6There's one skirt that would easily cut just off below the butt cheeks.
<Ceilidh> NRP: Is it THAT skirt?
<MiniGM> NRP: You tell me!
<Ceilidh> NRP: I meant Zephyr's. For Ceil's short skirt, why not?
<DeathStar> NRP: I doubt Zephyr would get anything that short.
<Ceilidh> NRP: *nods* She's not THAT naive.
<DeathStar> NRP: Right. She'd have to be told it was acceptable or something
<Ceilidh> "That'd look good on you."
<Ceilidh> NRP: Since it's not the really short one
<MiniGM> NRP: *watches her grab a skirt that' touches the floor
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr ignores the short one.
<MiniGM> 6There's a one that stops just short of the knee caps
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Um, is there any other clothing we should get? 6She waits to see what Ceilidh gets next.
* Ceilidh grabs new clothes seemingly at random, almost as if her wardrobe was getting bare.. or as if she suddenly got a lot of funds to spend.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, analyzing how she shops. She indeed DOES grab clothing at random.
* Ceilidh blinks a little.
<Ceilidh> .oO(Strange tastes, but I guess I can't comment.)
<DeathStar> 6* Satisfied, Zephyr moves to the front and puts the items down, smiling at the salesclerk. "Do I get a bear?"
<MiniGM> <Salesclerk> A...bear?
<Ceilidh> "I don't think they do that here... but I can get you one after, if you like."
<MiniGM> 6The salesclerk begins to ring up Zephyr's clothing. "We don't have any sort of promotion going on like that..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr hands over Darien's card for both her and Ceilidh's items.
<MiniGM> 6The salesclerk rings up the total, it hitting 269.21 and swipes the card.
<Ceilidh> .oO(That's a BIT more than I intended...)
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr carries out the bags, looking for Setsuna now.
<Setsuna`> NRP: Honestly, that's pretty cheap.
<Ceilidh> NRP: Well, for the amount bought, I guess
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Now where do we go?
<Ceilidh> "Well.. I said I'd get you a bear, so..."
* Setsuna` has been waiting outside. A little dejected, that her attempt to get Zephyr a bear were discarded.
* Ceilidh heads for the next shop
<Ceilidh> "Setsuna?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods, holding everyone's bags without looking even the least bit strained. Remembering the bear, she looks around for the plushie store, then at Setsuna.
<MiniGM> 6After some walking the plushie store stands before them, obviously busy.
<Setsuna`> "...I'll carry the things. You go shopping."
* Setsuna` offers to take Zephyr's bags. Ceil can carry her own kinky stuff.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Is something wrong? Weren't we going to go to the bear store together? 6She asks, confused.
<Ceilidh> "... are you feeling alright?"
<Ceilidh> "If there's something bothering you..."
* Setsuna` just shrugs, but doesn't meet their gaze, "Not my sort of store anyways."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You sure? I bet we could find you something really cute. 6She notes.
<Ceilidh> "Oh... should... I get you something...?"
<Setsuna`> "I'm sure."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lingers a moment, then heads into the store, eyeing all the plushies.
<Ceilidh> "I thought... you were going to go in too...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr, as the two stand outside, begins to transverse the story quickly, running from one cute item to the next and grabbing each one she finds, much to the startlement of the customers inside.
* Setsuna` just shrugs, and starts to the foodcourt.
<Ceilidh> "I guess I ruined everything again..."
* Ceilidh sighs, and starts heading back
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr hurries around the store, already having a huge handful of stuffed items, grabbing them.
* Ceilidh pauses, as if steeling herself, then heads for the foodcourt instead
<Ceilidh> "Setsuna... I'm sorry..."
<Ceilidh> "I acted without knowledge or regard for your feelings... please forgive me..."
<MiniGM> 6Several kids eye Zephyr oddly as she begins to amass a collection of plushies
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Kawaaaiii! 6She shouts, grabbing more.
* Setsuna` looks up momentarily, then back to her food. "It's a free world." A pause. "Well, almost."
* Setsuna` sips her... soda. "Just remember that you've left her unsupervised, in a toy store, to tell me that."
<Ceilidh> "But.. I hurt your feelings..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr finishes ringing up all her bags full of plushies, totalling a mind-boggling amount. She takes the bags, heading out to find the others.
<Ceilidh> "What can I do to repair the damage?"
<Ceilidh> "... oh..."
* Setsuna` eats quietly.
<Ceilidh> "I will take full responsibility for that!"
* Ceilidh stands and rushes back to find Zephyr
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr comes hurrying up to the table, bumping into Ceilidh.
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Session Start: Tue Oct 03 00:00:00 2006
Session Ident: #PAXSeason7-11MiniMore
<Ceilidh> "Ahh, umm... how much was all that...?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I do not remember. 6She reaches into one of her three big bags and pulls out a tiny bag, holding it out to Setsuna. "I thought of you when I saw this."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stands there, holding it out with the tips of both her hands, as if it were a cherished gift.
* Ceilidh looks over the big bags. .oO(My paycheck...)
* Setsuna` pauses, and then looks into the tiny bag.
<DeathStar> 6* It's an adorable tiny black fox.
<Ceilidh> "Awwwww"
* Setsuna` manages the smallest of smiles as she takes it, "...thank you."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr then holds out a small bag for Ceilidh. "And for you."
* Ceilidh takes the bag carefully, then looks inside
<DeathStar> 6* It's a tiny white mouse plushie
<Ceilidh> "So cute!"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits down, plopping a bunny on her head.
<Setsuna`> "...you are a unique one, Usagi-chan."
* Ceilidh smiles a little at that comment
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Is that good? Being unique?
<Ceilidh> "It isn't bad, anyway."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr's bunny plushie slides along on her head.
<Ceilidh> "Setsuna... how do you think Darien will react to this...?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Should I give him a plushie?
<Setsuna`> "I think he'll freak, but he'll do his best to keep his cool, since this is the princess we're talking about." Sip. "What sort of animal would you consider him?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Princess? 6She looks confused.
<MiniGM> NRP: A three toed sloth.
<Ceilidh> "Something... cool. And smart."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> We should give him an eagle!
<MiniGM> NRP: Give him a possom or a badger!
<Ceilidh> NRP: <Ceilidh> ... snakes are usually associated with wisdom! <Darien> So.. what you're saying is... I'm a snake...?
<DeathStar> NRP: <Darien> Solid Snake, right?
<Ceilidh> "And... she means that you're highly valued."
<Ceilidh> NRP: LOL YES
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I... I am?
* Ceilidh nods, not really confident enough to point out the REST of the analogy... especially not to someone who could snap her limbs like twigs.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr grows reflectively quiet.
<Ceilidh> "What are you thinking about?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> What do you mean highly valued? Aren't we all equal?
<Ceilidh> "Well... I meant that you do really good work, and are a nice person, so of course he likes you.."
<Ceilidh> .oO(Even if you are a little clueless.)
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr doesn't look like she believes that explanation, crossing her arms a bit, but she doesn't argue.
* Setsuna` shakes her head, "Don't fool yourself with the 'everyone's equal' crap. The world just doesn't work that way." She shakes her head, "It's more like, we're given the same job. But how often do you see people actually treated the same? And how often do they actually have the same ability?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> But, I'm no better than anyone else. 6She says firmly.
<Ceilidh> "That's not true..."
<Ceilidh> "You're a better person than most.."
<Setsuna`> "You're skilled, even if naive. And you have a painfully high level of cuteness on your side."
* Ceilidh nods
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... It doesn't matter! 6She stands up quickly, looking upset a bit. "I'm not better than anyone else!" 6She grabs her bags and turns to go, hurrying off despite her quick outburst.
<Ceilidh> "..." *sighs again*
<Ceilidh> "I've done it again..."
* Ceilidh stands, and starts after Zephyr
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr finds a quiet area of the mall, holding her rabbit plushie in her hands, staring down at it.
* Setsuna` shakes her head, and gets up. Heading after Zephyr.
<Ceilidh> "Zephyr..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances up, then back at the plushie. "Sorry I yelled," 6she mumbles.
<Ceilidh> "If I hurt you, then it should be me apologizing..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shakes her head.
* Setsuna` sighs, "You two are BOTH too bloody emo."
<Ceilidh> "For wanting to make amends...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks at Setsuna. "Emo?"
<Setsuna`> "Seriously, you two. I've seen rocks with more self confidence."
* Setsuna` jabs a finger at Ceilidh, "YOU. Stop appologising for every little thing, before I kick your ass."
* Ceilidh sighs
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stares.
* Setsuna` points at Zephyr, "You. Accept you're a good person, and that your ex was a prick for ditching you like that."
<Ceilidh> "Well, I'm trying to fix things..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr's eyes widen and she just stares mutely, shocked into speechlessness.
<Ceilidh> "But she's right about that.. and that I do lack confidence."
* Setsuna` crosses her arms, "Got it?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Y-Yes ma'am. Setsuna. 6She corrects herself.
<Ceilidh> "I can apologize to Darien for my failure, though, I hope?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr slaps a hand on Ceilidh's mouth, not wanting the woman to get hurt.
* Ceilidh blinks
* Setsuna` narrows her eyse at Ceilidh
<Ceilidh> "..."
<Setsuna`> "Fine. You can appologise when he is ready to shoot something over the card being maxed."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lowers her hand.
<Ceilidh> "Alright.."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stares at Setsuna in a quiet awe, shuffling a bit.
<Ceilidh> "Responsibility is scary."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Setsuna is scary, but she's doing it to be nice. 6She notes.
<Ceilidh> "That wasn't what I meant... but Setsuna is scary too."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr awkwardly gives Setsuna a hug
* Setsuna` eyes Zephyr, but gently rests a hand on her shoulder. "Now... are you two ready to head back, or do we need to hire a manservant to carry this?"
<Ceilidh> "I'm ready to go."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I can carry it. 6She chimes in.
<Ceilidh> "I was going to get something for Zephyr, but... somehow, it doesn't seem so important now."
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<Ceilidh> "It can wait."
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<Ceilidh> "And I'll carry my things... and any of Cass' that we might've left in there."
* Setsuna` looks to Zephyr, "You will also need to restrain your perchasing crave. If you continue at this rate, the boss won't be able to afford to pay us. And that'd cramp my weekends."
<Ceilidh> "I'm already going to be out of a paycheck for a while.."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Okay, I won't buy anything else. 6She promises. "For now."
<Ceilidh> "... I shouldn't have said to buy everything you felt like... but you know now, right?"
* Setsuna` nods, "Be sure of it. Money doesn't grow on trees. Hell, it's not even made of them these days."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Um, why did Darien give us a card to buy things?
<Ceilidh> "Well.. he was offering to fund us, but... we might have overextended his generosity."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'll be sure to offer him some if the items we bought.
<Ceilidh> "Just... not the clothes..."
<Setsuna`> "Don't think he'll look pretty in a size 7 dress?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr makes a face, unable to help herself. "No."
* Ceilidh laughs
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Session Start: Mon Oct 02 22:02:33 2006
Session Ident: #PAXSeason7-11MiniUs
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<MiniGM> Stardate: 4-584.5.11
<MiniGM> 6Chad pulls up infront of an Asian restuarant on his bike, Eve on his back seat.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve steps off, her blonde hair done up in a traditional Asian style, perhaps her way of acknowledging their choice of food.
<MiniGM> 6Chad shuts the bike off, setting it on it's kickstand. He steps off himself and runs his hands through his short hair, stopping to scratch the back of his head as.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve glances at Chad, giving him a smile. "Ready?"
<MiniGM> 6Chad looks over at him. "Of course." 6He extends his arm out to her.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve links her arm with his.
<MiniGM> 6Chad leads her into the restuarant where a waiter takes them to a booth seat by a window.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve sits down, taking her menu when it's handed to her. "I must say this is a pleasant surprise. What made you decide on Asian food today?"
<MiniGM> 6Chad takes his menu nodding to their water. "I'm not sure really. Is it ok?" 6His hands move around adjusting his place settings.
<DeathStar> <Eve> I love Asian food. 6She glances at the menu. "It's a nice change of pace from our standard routines."
<MiniGM> 6Chad looks up at Eve. "Shew, I was worried I picked wrong for a little bit." 6He opens his menu, eyeing the choices.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve smiles at him, her eyes trailing over his face before looking at the menu. "See anything you like?"
<MiniGM> <Chad> I'm not sure...The most asian food I've really eaten is Ramen noodles in the instant heat cups.
<DeathStar> <Eve> How did I guess that? 6She asks, bemused it. "Well, I recommend..." 6She reads off the numbers of a few combos.
<MiniGM> 6Chad scratches the back of his head again as he looks at his menu to cross reference the combos.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve watches him, a hint of amusement.
<MiniGM> <Chad> What are you gonna have?"
<DeathStar> <Eve> I'm going with Combo 9 and a side order of some of the egg rolls. 6She notes, always a light eater.
<MiniGM> 6Chad eyes combo 9, tilting his head slightly at it. "I think I'll try that but I'm gonna get the skewered pork instead..."
<DeathStar> 6* Eve raises an eyebrow. "Oh?"
<MiniGM> <Chad> Well I can't say you have bad taste...
<DeathStar> <Eve> I should hope not. I use to eat this all the time when I was going to college. We had a little Asian resturant down the street from the dorms. 6She smiles at the memory.
<MiniGM> <Chad> When's the last time you were down there?
<MiniGM> 6The waiter comes back with two glasses of water and then waits for them to finish talking.
<DeathStar> <Eve> Over a year. 6She pauses, glancing at the waiter. She orders her food, using the correct Chinese Basic derrivative for the pronouncuation
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Gives the waiter his order, using original chinese.
<MiniGM> 6The waiter, looking surprised responds back then bows, walking off.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve folds her menu up after ordering, setting it for the waiter to take it.
<MiniGM> 6After taking the menus.,
<DeathStar> 6* Eve glances back at Chad. "So, I'm curious. What's been on your mind lately, Chad?"
<MiniGM> <Chad> Albert White came to talk to me a few days back.
<DeathStar> <Eve> I'm not surprised. 6She notes, taking a sip of her water.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Either am I.
<DeathStar> <Eve> I'm guessing he wanted to make some sort of deal with you?
<MiniGM> <Chad> Pretty much. He feels that Spade's putting all his chips on Serena and that by doing so will lead Janus into ruin.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve nods. "Serena wanted to set up a meeting between her and I the other day. I haven't returned her call yet."
<MiniGM> 6Chad looks up at Eve a confused look on his face. "Really? Any idea what for?"
<DeathStar> <Eve> I would assume to re-establish a bond, since I've avoided her since the V.I. incident.
<DeathStar> <Eve> By bond, I mean 'friendship'
<MiniGM> <Chad> I was going to say, from what I've deciphered from her change in attitude, she's rebonded with Spade...Friendship huh...She's desperate for some sort of family. She apparently gave Dias a silver ring which he decided to sell to fund John and his' space adventure
<DeathStar> 6* Eve shifts with a napkin, considering it. "Do you think I should meet with her? See what her agenda is?"
<MiniGM> 6Chad glances outside briefly then looks back over at Eve. "She wants to be a big player, so there might be a chance she could just be going this to create a tie to use later on, but I'm sure she knows better than to do that.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve nods. She stops playing with her napkin. "So what did White offer you? Besides his feelings on the General."
<MiniGM> <Chad> He offered me control of Janus after he retires, whenever that may be.
<DeathStar> <Eve> Oh. 6She gives him her full attention. "What did you decide?"
<MiniGM> <Chad> I haven't yet...
<DeathStar> <Eve> I see.
<MiniGM> <Chad> I don't like the idea of being used for someone elses gain, plus all I have for a guarantee is his word and I've learned that those can be meaningless.
<DeathStar> <Eve> That's true. 6She brushes back a stand of her blonde hair. "But if he's being honest, it's a great opportunity."
<MiniGM> 6The waiter shows up with their food, setting the plates down infront of Chad and Eve.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve glances at her food momentarily, before picking up her chopsticks.
<MiniGM> 6Chad looks down at the food, eyeing it he reaches over for his chop sticks and breaks them apart. "Only a fool would not see opportunity before him."
<DeathStar> <Eve> It would be perfectly logical to walk away from this, Chad. I mean, Janus hasn't exactly been the most honest place. And with people like Spade and White in charge, can we really be surprised?
<MiniGM> <Chad> It's something I've been considering for awhile now honestly.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve looks up at him. "Really?"
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6He picks up some of his food trying it. "Yes...I don't know anymore, besides you, there's nothing there for me that I couldn't get somewhere else.
<DeathStar> <Eve> So you're thinking about getting another job elsewhere? 6She asks, clearly surprised.
<MiniGM> <Chad> I don't know...I could just freelance it and let the top bidder take my plans.
<DeathStar> <Eve> You could. I'm sure you could make a lot of money doing that.
<MiniGM> <Chad> I've also been thinking of a way to pull leadership out from under both of them.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve perks up, her analytic mind curious. "Really? Have you come up with any ideas?"
<MiniGM> 6Takes another bite. "This is pretty good." 6He takes a drink from his water. "I have but the biggest problem is the fact that Spade's always several steps ahead of everyone."
<DeathStar> 6* Eve lightly eats her food. "I've noticed he has more trouble deciding your responses on subjects than other people, such as myself."
<MiniGM> <Chad> He's never had a problem before...
<DeathStar> <Eve> Maybe something's changing. 6She points out.
<MiniGM> <Chad> If that's the case, things would become easier. The hardest part is coming up with a way to play both sides.
<DeathStar> <Eve> Well, since they do have higher ranks, one of them will more than likely always come out on top. At least as far as the military is concerned.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Then the ultimate goal would be to make sure that the winner still comes out looking bad.
<DeathStar> <Eve> Agreed. Something tells me neither White nor Spade have clean closets. 6She takes a bite of her eggroll.
<MiniGM> <Chad> I've already tried to get some people to look into White but they've been reluctant because of his ranking.
<DeathStar> <Eve> Do you want me to poke around? Hardly anyone notices me these days.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Let me ask you something first...What do you think I should do?
<DeathStar> 6* Eve pauses from taking another bite, lowering her chopsticks. "I think you should do what feels right for you, naturally, Chad."
<MiniGM> <Chad> I can't see either of them leading Janus towards the right path...but then again, when has Janus ever fallen the 'right' path..
<DeathStar> <Eve> I don't know. I know I'd rather see you in charge of it one day than someone like Albert White or William Spade.
<MiniGM> 6A smirk appears on Chad's face. "I suppose I wouldn't be much of anything if I didn't atleast give it a try.
<DeathStar> <Eve> A perfectly logical viewpoint.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve smiles bcak.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Dig up what you can, if you can't find anything then we leave it as it is.
<DeathStar> <Eve> Alright. 6She finishes her eggroll.
<MiniGM> 6Chad finishes his plate. "My my, I wasn't wrong about your choice in taste."
<DeathStar> <Eve> You would assume you'd trust my taste in things by now, Mr. Winters. 6She says in a joking tone.
<MiniGM> <Chad> I'm an optimistically cautious.
<MiniGM> <Chad> And so formal all of a sudden.
<DeathStar> <Eve> I'm cautiously old fashioned at times.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Does that mean I have to ask permission from your parents for you stay the night over?
<DeathStar> <Eve> Oh, are you going to invite me over to sleep at your house? 6She leans forward.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Don't you already sleep at my house?
<DeathStar> <Eve> I've decided I own my one room, and it's not part of your house. 6She notes with a faux-snide sniff.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Oh really now?! So you decided to shangai one of my rooms? I hope you're not planning a coup for the east wing.
<DeathStar> <Eve> I might.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Hahaha. 6He reaches behind the back of his head, scratching it again, a smile on his face. "You're a wiley one Ms. Summers."
<DeathStar> <Eve> When it comes to owning rooms, I'm ambitious. 6She notes.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Is that so?
<DeathStar> <Eve> There's just something about decorating them. Must be a girl thing.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Looks like I'll have to increase security in my room then.
<MiniGM> 6The waiter comes back with the check and two fortune cookies. Chad hands him his Holocard and tosses Eve her cookie.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve takes the cookie, and opens it, taking a look at the fortune.
<MiniGM> <Chad> So what's it say?
<MiniGM> 6Chad reaches down and cracks his open.
<DeathStar> <Eve> It's blank. Must be a printing error.
<MiniGM> 6Chad looks over at eve oddly. "Really?"
<DeathStar> 6* Eve shows it to him.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Huh...That's odd.
<DeathStar> <Eve> I cannot decide if this is good luck or bad luck. 6She notes half-jokingly.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Maybe you're supposed to write your own.
<DeathStar> <Eve> Odd.
<MiniGM> <Chad Mine says..."Fellow with closed mind often has open mouth"
<DeathStar> <Eve> I sometimes wonder where they come up with this stuff.
<MiniGM> <Chad> These normally like this?
<DeathStar> <Eve> They recycle them, really.
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Let's a out a short chuckle of amusement.
<MiniGM> 6The waiter comes back giving Chad his card back then thanks them for the business and walks off.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve places her napkin down, glancing at Chad to see if he's ready to go. "The meal was great."
<MiniGM> <Chad> Excellent. I suppose we should head back then, since you've probably already have some subordinates trying to storm my room.
<DeathStar> <Eve> You're so obsessed with 'your' room. 6She notes, standing up.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Well it is a nice room. 6He stands up himself moving out from the table.
<MiniGM> <Chad> If you don't mind, I figured we'd take the scenic route back.
<DeathStar> <Eve> I don't mind at all. 6She notes with a smile as they outside.
<MiniGM> 6Chad leans over, kissing Eve on her forehead, then moves to turn on his bike.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve blushes a bit, getting on the bike behind him. She wraps her hands around him for balance.
Session Close: Tue Oct 03 00:00:00 2006