Session Start: Thu Oct 12 00:00:00 2006
Session Ident: #PAX-Season7-17TeamDarien
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<DeathStar> 6* Albert looks at Setsuna. "Setsuna, take Origin from Starr."
<Ari[AWAY]> <Setsuna> *looks to Darien* "Things don't always go as expected I guess." *moves towards him slowly*
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll never give you Origin.
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Let me guess. Over your dead body, right?"
* Ceilidh eyes Albert, still pointing her rifle at him
* Xanatos stands there, both pistols drawn, he eyes those around him.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh, I don't plan to present you with a dead body. 6He aims his gun at Setsuna.
<DeathStar> 6* Fury aims his gun at CEilidh. "Give up."
<DeathStar> 6* McCabe aims his weapon at Xanatos.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "No. You wouldn't, would you?"
* Ceilidh says nothing, seemingly ignoring Fury
* Xanatos sneers. "I killed you once already McCabe, I wouldn't push my luck if I were you."
* Xanatos raises a pistol to at McCabe as he says this.
<Xanatos> NRP: -to
<DeathStar> <McCabe> Please - do try again.
* Xanatos suddenly dashes to the right, opening fire at McCabe with his left hand.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll put down anyone who stands against me, Setsuna.
<DeathStar> 6* McCabe activates an energy shield, returning fire.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "I've worked with you long enough to know that."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Your move, Setsuna.
* Xanatos dives behind a table as he runs and fires, his pistol in his right hand whines as it begins to charge.
<DeathStar> 6* McCabe moves behind some equipment.
* Ceilidh waits, considering
* Xanatos leans up around the overturned table and begins to fire the left pistol towards McCabe, aiming to flush him out.
<DeathStar> 6* Fury keeps his weapon trained.
<Ceilidh> NRP: Damn, I think I'm still stuck on the floor too
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *moves closer, keeping her eyes on Darien*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien fires his gun once at her, aiming to nick her shoulder.
<DeathStar> 6* McCabe keeps in his safety position.
* Ceilidh 's eyes seem almost blank as she tries to stand
<DeathStar> 6* Fury fires once at the floor. "Don't move."
* Ceilidh swings her rifle around to shoot, or strike Fury, whichever is quickest, the moment he seems in any way distracted
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *shifts her posistion slightly, taking the graze to the shoulder* "...I could gut you from this range, you know."
<DeathStar> <Darien> You could attempt to gut me at this range.
* Xanatos continues to fire on the objects in his path, hoping that it'll whittle down to give him a clear shot at McCabe.
<DeathStar> <McCabe> Yes, let us blow the lab up. You truly are a barbarian.
<Ceilidh> NRP: This sudden silence on behalf of the Ceil/Fury part bodes truly ill for her survival o.o
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<Ceilidh> NRP: WB. Reposting
<DeathStar> 6* Fury never looks away.
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* Ceilidh waits impassively
<DeathStar> <Fury> ...
<Ari[AWAY]> <Setsuna> "Want to see?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, if you plan to get these vials, then you best start showing me.
<Xanatos> You seem to think I care. *he replies, stopping his volly to begin charging up the gun in his left hand.*
<DeathStar> <McCabe> ... 6He fires over a computer at Xan.
<Ceilidh> "Is something wrong?"
<Ari[AWAY]> <Setsuna> *pushes forward under the gun, and goes to slash towards Darien's gut*
* Xanatos ducks back behind his overturned table, his eyes slide toward the table whenever the a shot chips a piece of wood off very close to his head, he slides right to compensate.
<DeathStar> <Fury> ...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien swings his second arm around holding a metal tray, using it as a shield, leaping back.
<DeathStar> 6* McCabe pauses, then begins to move again.
<Ari[AWAY]> <Setsuna> *swings under Darien's arm, going for a shoulder throw*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien is thrown, hitting the ground. He shifts into his pockets.
<Ari[AWAY]> <Setsuna> *attempts to boot the pistol away while Darien goes to his pockets*
* Xanatos pops up and fires a charge shot at the moving McCabe, using his eye to determine McCabe's movements.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien slaps down a mine onto the ground, it expanding in size from it's tiny size. He then uses his other hand to grab the detonator.
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *puts Darien's arm into a leglock, falling to the ground beside him* "Plan on blowing yourself up?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> I have anger issues.
<Ceilidh> NRP: How close is the mine to everyone else?
<DeathStar> NRP: Setsuna/Darien are off to one isde.
<DeathStar> 6* McCabe flips over a table behind Erevis, grabbing her and putting the gun to her head.
<Ceilidh> NRP: Okay
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Noticed." *tries to twist the remote out of his hand*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien fights to hold onto it.
* Xanatos stands up fully, narrowing his eyes. "Knew you couldn't take me one on one."
<DeathStar> <McCabe> Like I care to try.
<Ceilidh> NRP: This is SO a bad idea for personal survival, but...
* Ceilidh suddenly spins to strike Fury with the butt of her rifle, in a last ditch attempt to free herself
* Xanatos stands there, both pistols out to the side, one charging and one smoking from firing a charged shot. "Let's keep this betwen me and you."
* Ceilidh moves her head from the path of the gun as she spins
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *elbows Darien in the gut*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien's hand releases just a bit on the detonator.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *trys to snap the detonator away with her legs*
<DeathStar> <McCabe> No.
<DeathStar> 6* Fury dodges, and is unable to shoot.
<DeathStar> 6* The detonator flails. Darien swings his other hand around, trying to tazer Setsuna.
* Ceilidh ducks away from the barrel, trying to get a bead on Fury
<DeathStar> 6* Fury moves behind the huge test tube.
* Xanatos eyes McCabe, "What will it take for you to release her?" His synthetic eye shifts around the room, looking for something that could help him out of this situation.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *cringes as she's zapped*
* Ceilidh watches Fury, firing whenever he moves from behind the tube
<DeathStar> <McCabe> Oh, I don't know. What you got to offer me now?
<DeathStar> <Darien> I can play deception, too, Setsuna. 6He keeps tazering.
<Ceilidh> "..."
<DeathStar> 6* Fury eyes Ceilidh from arond the tube.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *tries to grab Darien's arm in her stunned state*
<Xanatos> Anything you're needing? *he tilts his head*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien's arm is grabbed.
<DeathStar> <McCabe> Care to kill Darien again?
<Xanatos> You already have someone on that cause. *he notes, a bored look moving over to the two fighting on the floor*
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...you've... a crappy... pokerface..." *trys weakly to pull the tazer away from her*
<DeathStar> <McCabe> Right. 6He leads Erevis along, who just lets it happen, apparantly out of it with her psionic block
<DeathStar> 6* The tazer is pushed away.
* Ceilidh moves to block the exit as best she can, still watching Fury
<DeathStar> 6* Fury tosses something at Ceil.
* Ceilidh jumps back, firing at Fury
<DeathStar> 6* Fury ducks behind behind the tube.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *pulls her pistol*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grinds his teeth. "I'll make you pay...for all of this. Working with people who took Cassandra. Zephyr..."
* Ceilidh moves back, not taking her eyes off Fury, but not willing to be blown up if it's a grenade
* Xanatos makes a face, he stares at McCabe, "Let her go McCabe, you already got what you wanted from her."
<DeathStar> <McCabe> No.
<DeathStar> 6* Fury moves to another part of the room, as Ceil has moved back.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "... you're too hesitant." *fires the pistol at Darien, but can't see straight enough to aim properly*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grunts, falling back.
* Ceilidh moves around the room, keeping her back to the wall, watching Fury
<DeathStar> 6* Fury begins to type on a console.
* Ceilidh takes a shot, not caring whether it hits Fury or the console
* Xanatos stands there, he aims both pistols at McCabe, desperately searching his mind for a way to get out of this.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *trys to aim at Darien*
<Ceilidh> NRP: * Ceilidh hits the reactor controls, causing the base to explode. Oops.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grabs his pistol from the ground, aiming at Setsuna.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ....
<DeathStar> <McCabe> What have you really gained, Xanatos?
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...is it really all that matters to you, Darien? Your origin?"
<Xanatos> Shut up McCabe, I know what i've lost and what i've gained.
<DeathStar> <McCabe> And what have you gained? She doesn't seem too coherant to me.
<Ceilidh> "Is Erevis worth your life?"
<DeathStar> 6* Fury sneers as he's almost hit.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I want the truth. The truth behind Origin. Because I intend to end this senseless battle for power. People like V.I. who destroy lives at whim.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll find what this is all about and then all the people who hide in the dark will have nowhere to hide.
<Xanatos> Well lets see, nothing. I have pysically gained nothing from all of this. Is that what you want to hear?
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...you're as obsessed as they are."
<DeathStar> 6* McCabe sneers, when suddenly his eyes widen. Erevis' hand grips his throat.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Maybe I am. But I'm at least honest about it. You - are nothing but deceit.
<Ceilidh> "Understand this. I will kill you to save Erevis, if I have to."
<DeathStar> <Fury> How ... considerate of you.
* Xanatos widens his eyes, he holds his pistols on McCabe.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *steadies her aim, but says nothing*
<DeathStar> 6 *Erevis eyes narrow. "I am tired of your lies." 6McCabe swings his gun back at her in a panic.
<Ceilidh> "But if you leave now then I will no longer have any fight with you."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien keeps his aim steady. "And to think - Zephyr actually spoke highly of you."
* Xanatos aims carefully at McCabe's head and fires off a shot at him.
<DeathStar> <Fury> Very well. 6He hits a button, then moves out a side door.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *shifts her aim, firing for Darien's shoulder for THAT one*
* Ceilidh lets Fury leave, turning her attention to the others
<DeathStar> 6* Darien is hit, grunting in pain. He grins, almost eerily. "That's right."
<DeathStar> 6* McCabe's head snaps back. Erevis tilts her head, dropping him.
* Xanatos steps forward, "E...erevis are you ok?"
* Ceilidh smiles, seeming to return to normal "... welcome back."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... ... tired. 6She falls to her knees.
<Ceilidh> "... Darien?"
<DeathStar> 6* Albert eyes the scene going on.
* Xanatos starts forward, to catch Erevis from hitting the ground, "Oh god Erevis i'm so sorry."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien says nothing, keeping his eyes focused on Setsuna.
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<DeathStar> <Darien> So, Setsuna. Time to get me.
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* Xanatos pulls off his coat to wrap Erevis up in it.
<DeathStar> <Albert> Setsuna, enough of this! KILL HIM
<Ceilidh> "Setsuna... I wanted to believe in you..."
* Xanatos motions for Ceil to come over to him.
* Ceilidh heads over to Xan
<Xanatos> Watch her for me.
<DeathStar> 6 *Erevis' eyes close, exhausted.
<Ceilidh> "Alright."
* Xanatos gently lays Erevis on the ground so she rest, he stands and steps forward walking toward Albert White. He pulls up his pistol and fires it for White's shoulder.
* Ceilidh stays by Erevis
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *drops her gun, pulling her knife and lunging for Darien*
<DeathStar> 6* White activates his on energy shield, eyeing Xan. He sneers in anger, stepping out.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien aims at Setsuna's head and fires.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *pulls to the side, but not enough to clear the shot completely. She barely lands the blade into Darien's side, but falls to the ground as she blast of plasma scorches the side of her face.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances down at his side, at the blade. Red stains begin to appear. He falls to a knee, then aims his gun at Setsuna's head.
<Ceilidh> "..."
* Xanatos turns to see the exchange, he watches Darien closely.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien seems to be debating pulling the trigger.
* Ceilidh watches too
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *is unmoving*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien holsters the gun, then grabs the blade and yanks it out
* Xanatos steps over and pulls a pair of cuffs out from his back pocket. "Never know when these'll come in handy." He says lightly as he bends down to cuff Setsuna.
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<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, the lab begins to explode and something large comes crashing down on Xan, penning him own.
* Xanatos grunts as he is crashed onto and pinned down.
<DeathStar> 6* A large beam has Xan penned.
<Ceilidh> "... do you still have Origin?"
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* Xanatos grunts and attempts to twist so that he can get a good enough spot to push the beam off of him.
<DeathStar> 6* It is impossible for Xan to free himself
<DeathStar> 6* The lab bursts into flames, about to be entirely destroyed
<DeathStar> <Darien> Damn. GO! GET SETSUNA AND EREVIS OUT OF HERE. 6He shouts at Ceil.
* Ceilidh carries them out
<DeathStar> 6* The hallway is shaking now. It seems this area of the base is being destroyed. Ceilidh would have to keep going
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gets to his feet, eyeing Xan penned.
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<Xanatos> NRP: You get my last post?
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<DeathStar> NRP: Noooo
* Xanatos curses, "I bet it was that fucking Fury." He says harshly, straining to keep himself from being crushed under the beam.
<DeathStar> <Darien> It would appear you will not get out without help.
<DeathStar> 6* The hallway collapses behind Ceil as she moves.
* Ceilidh eeps, hurrying
* Xanatos sighs. "I realize this..." He looks up at Darien. "Now is a good chance to get your revenge...and I can't say I would blame you."
<DeathStar> <Darien> You're right. I should leave you.
<Xanatos> Can't say I would enjoy that...*he says in a strain*
<DeathStar> <Darien> I would. 6He glances around as the room shakes, then walks out.
* Xanatos watches Darien walk out, he exhales slowly and glances around, searching for a way to escape.
<DeathStar> 6* The room finally collapses entirely.
<Ceilidh> NRP: So... do we even need this room now?
<DeathStar> NRP: Nope. Though everyone will be returning her later.
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Session Start: Thu Oct 12 00:00:00 2006
Session Ident: #PAX-Season7-17Adam'sTrap
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<DeathStar> You ready?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I hope so.
<DeathStar> 5
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<DeathStar> -0-
<DeathStar> BEGIN
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra is dropped off in an empty hanger.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...Adam!
<DeathStar> 6* Adam appears 10 feet away, clad in a strange armor. "Hello, Cassie. Like my new look?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Oh yeah...I saw one just like it...loitering outside a gay bar.
<DeathStar> <Adam> Clever. 6He grins insanely. "This is made from material much like a Ridarium, but it's been reinforced."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Right...buy, you're brave. Doesn't that thing ride up?
<DeathStar> <Adam> Oh, you're really starting to PISS ME OF
<Cassandra`Arakawa> So? You're either pissed off, crazy, or both whenever I see you.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam dashes forward at her.
* Cassandra`Arakawa doesn't let him get close as she uses speed and agility.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam sneers. "Coward."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I'll play to my strengths and you can play to yours.
<DeathStar> <Adam> Very well. 6He forms two energy blaes from his arms.
* Cassandra`Arakawa moves into a ready stance...
<DeathStar> 6* Adam teleports behind her, aiming to skewer her if possible.
* Cassandra`Arakawa leaps up as soon as he teleports back in, backflipping to land right behind Adam.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam twirls around, swinging both blades.
* Cassandra`Arakawa then ducks and then tumbles out of the way of the oncoming blades in an oddly elaborate manner.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam sneers, leaping and swinging down with his right arm.
* Cassandra`Arakawa dodges to the side and then performs a flip back over Adam's extended right arm.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam snarls, swinging his left arm around in an attempt to tag her.
* Cassandra`Arakawa moves away from him toward a wall of the hangar.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam walks forward, grinning
* Cassandra`Arakawa then runs along the length of the wall to an electrical circuit box...
<DeathStar> 6* Adam keeps walking along.
* Cassandra`Arakawa pulls open the circuit box and then grabs a hold of something seemingly invisible in her left hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam walks along, stopping ten feet away.
* Cassandra`Arakawa gives Adam a look...then jams whatever it was into the circuit box...the flash of electricity makes the monomolecular threads show up clearly...especially now that the reasons for Cass' erratic movements become clear. The wires are wrapped all over Adam...Cass herself is thrown across the hangar from the shock.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam teleports before he's zapped, appearing in a new location, not having brought the wires with him.
<DeathStar> <Adam> Clev-er.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> That's why I make the big bucks... *climbs on to her feet*
<DeathStar> <Adam> You almost had me. I mean, WOW.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> By the way... *the ground under Adam explodes as several micro-mines are remotely detonated by Cass*
<DeathStar> 6* Smoke fills the room.
* Cassandra`Arakawa then darts forward through the smoke.
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra passes completely through the smoke.
* Cassandra`Arakawa turns and waits...
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, a blame materializes in her shoulder. Adam seems to have teleported so his blade was in Cassandra.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Gah! *jerks forward, pulling herself off of the blade as she disappears back into the smoke*
<DeathStar> <Adam> NOW THAT WAS COOL!
<Cassandra`Arakawa> 6* Then there is the crack of the sound barrier breaking as a rail gun shot goes right at Adam.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam throws up his arms, hit and sent slamming into a wal.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> 6* Another rail gun shot streaks toward the downed Adam.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam holds out his hand and an energy shield forms, taking the shot head on. The shield shatters, but the shot is stopped.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> 6* The shot bursts on impact with the shield, releasing an EM interference pattern.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam is hit by the EM, stopping his movements.
* Cassandra`Arakawa appears out of the smoke, moving right for Adam.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam doesn't move.
* Cassandra`Arakawa then gets within range, moving to disarm him.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam suddenly stabs forward, aiming to nail her at close range, having been playing dead.
* Cassandra`Arakawa then suddenly goes static-y and disappears.
<DeathStar> <Adam> .... bitch...
<Cassandra`Arakawa> What's wrong? Having problems with my new bag of tricks? *walks out of the smoke beside another Cassandra*
<DeathStar> <Adam> ... oh, I got a lot more tricks for you.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Oh?
<DeathStar> <Adam> Just make your move.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> No.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam begins to turn off his blades, cupping his hands together.
<DeathStar> <Adam> My turn then.
* Cassandra`Arakawa backs back into the smokescreen.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam suddenly throws out a line of electricity that fills the room's width
<Cassandra`Arakawa> 6* And then another shot of the rail gun streaks toward Adam...from directly above him!
<DeathStar> 6* Adam rolls out of the way, tossing up the electricity attack.
* Cassandra`Arakawa does a quick switch of ammo and fires another shot...this time a superconducting round the soaks up the electricity as it passes through the electric line before colliding into the ground enar Adam, releasing its charge.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam is hit by the charge, and he seems to flicker with power.
* Cassandra`Arakawa switches weapons and then begins a rapid-fire stream of shots into Adam.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam leaps around and of the way.
* Cassandra`Arakawa drops down to ground level and resumes firing.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam moves around, and suddenly a gun teleports in. He grabs it and fires back.
* Cassandra`Arakawa ducks and weaves to avoid the shots.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam runs along parrallel, firing back.
* Cassandra`Arakawa trades shots with Adam as she runs.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam is hit in the shoulder as he fires at her leg.
* Cassandra`Arakawa does a cartwheel to dodge the shot to her leg and then detonates several more mines under Adam's feet.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam leaps away from the explosion.
* Cassandra`Arakawa uses the smoke to cover her movements.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam vanishes in the smoke as well
* Cassandra`Arakawa moves in a zigzag pattern through the hangar.
<DeathStar> 6* Nothing happens.
* Cassandra`Arakawa then stops and waits.
<DeathStar> 6* Something baps into Cass.
* Cassandra`Arakawa then leaps away.
<DeathStar> 6* As Cassandra leaps, she leaps right into a blade as Adam appears.
<DeathStar> <Adam> TAG.
<DeathStar> 6* The base shakes briefly, causing Adam to look up
* Cassandra`Arakawa then twists her body at the last minute, only taking a cut along her left flank rather than impalement and then when she is inside his defense, she flicks ehr wrist, spraying him with small adhesive pellets.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam teleports, appearing behind her again, he swings his blade.
* Cassandra`Arakawa ducks and rolls as though she can see him coming. Then once she is clear, the pellets explode into an adhesive gel across the surface of the armor.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam is engulfed.
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<Cassandra`Arakawa> NRP: Wb?
<DeathStar> NRP: YAY
<DeathStar> 6* Adam is engulfed by the gel.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> You know...I fought agains thte Ridarium during the war...and one of the things I did was sniping them. Now...you probably wodner...how the hell do you snipe a rockhead? You break down their bodies with goo, that's how.
<DeathStar> 6* A blade materalizes in her gut. <Adam> You can't trap me. I AM INVINCIBLE. I CAN TELEPORT AWAY FROM ANYTHING."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> And you missed the moral...of the story you stupid bastard. *punches her fist through the weakened armor*
<DeathStar> 6* Adam eyes the armor begin to crack.
* Cassandra`Arakawa then flicks her wrist and pulls out her fist as she then pulls herself off of his blade. She leaps back and the charge she set explodes into Adam's belly.
<DeathStar> <Adam> ... clever.... 6He teleports her int oa bear bug. "But you're dying WITH me."
* Cassandra`Arakawa pulls twin plasma pistols and unloads into his elbows point blank.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam snarls in pain, headbutting her.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Grrrrr... *then twin blades slide out of her forearms and she slashes through the blasted away armor covering Adam's arms.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam loses his arms.
* Cassandra`Arakawa then backflips away from Adam and detonates the charge.
<DeathStar> 6* The explosion is massive.
* Cassandra`Arakawa lets herself go limp and goes flying, letting her battleframe take the brunt of the blast.
<DeathStar> 6* Smoke clears and a part of Adam remains...but clearly dying. Fluids splutter about
<DeathStar> <Adam> Cas...sie..
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...Adam...to the man you used to be before that damn mission into enemy territory...I want to say I'm sorry it had to come to this...
<DeathStar> <Adam> sor...ry. 6His brain ceases functioning and the doors open.
* Cassandra`Arakawa turns to the doors.
<DeathStar> 6* The area shakes. The base is being destroyed.
* Cassandra`Arakawa moves to get the hell out of here!
<DeathStar> 6* As she moves down the hallway, it shakes, explosions errupting behind her.
* Cassandra`Arakawa runs at full speed.
<DeathStar> NRP: And into TeamDarien you go
Session Close: Thu Oct 12 22:11:25 2006

Session Start: Thu Oct 12 00:00:00 2006
Session Ident: #PAX-Season7-17TheId
* Chad`Winters rocks back and forth in anticipation
<DeathStar> 6* Chad finds himself awakening in darkness.
* Chad`Winters groans in pain as he pushes himself up to a standing position.
<DeathStar> <Chad's Voice> Awake, finally?
* Chad`Winters spins around in the darkness. "Who's there?"
<DeathStar> 6* Chad stands there, facing him. "Just us."
* Chad`Winters slides back instictively.  "How...How is that..."6 He pauses as he begins thinking. "I see...Where are we?"
<DeathStar> <Chad> Our mind. And no, you cannot manipulate this place. I've seen to that.
<Chad`Winters> I won't let you win...Not ever again.
<DeathStar> <Chad> 'Win'? How ... simple minded you make this seem to be.
<Chad`Winters> Then enlighten me.
<DeathStar> <Chad> Tell me - what do you believe ME to be?
<Chad`Winters> From what I've learned about myself, I'd guess you were my Id.
<DeathStar> <Chad> And how do I fit into your... mind?
<Chad`Winters> I'm not following. 6He lowers his hands.
<DeathStar> <Chad> What role do I play in our psyche? Or, what role do you think I play in regards to our very mind?
<Chad`Winters> I never put any thought into it, except that the times you were in control, you were full of malice and anger.
<DeathStar> <Chad> I am our desires, our true desires. You are nothing more than an ego of our mind, and I am the Id. The Id does what the Ego refuses to let it do. I am your desires and feelings and wants. You may attempt to die me, but here I am. A part of you.
<DeathStar> (Deny)
* Chad`Winters takes a step back, his eyes growing wide. "You lie"
<DeathStar> <Chad> I am not lying and that is what you fear. I am not some "split" personality, I am you.
* Chad`Winters lowers his head, looking down at his hands.
<DeathStar> <Chad> You lack purpose - direction. You lack unity. You do not know what your own true desires are because you ignore them.
<Chad`Winters> And what are my true desires then...6He raises his head slightly, his eyes looking up at himself.
<DeathStar> <Chad> To take what we want. To extend our will. To be like our father and shape this world to our way of thinking.
<Chad`Winters> No...That's not what I want...
<DeathStar> <Chad> Of course it's what you want. 6He shakes his head once. "You just choose to deny it."
<Chad`Winters> And I'll continue denying it until my last breath.
<DeathStar> <Chad> And what will that make you? A man with no desires. No passions. No truths.
<Chad`Winters> Be it so, atleast I'll have known I got what I chose.
<DeathStar> <Chad> You cannot get rid of me. You used Zephyr last time and now you've pushed her away.
<Chad`Winters> Used her?! I didn't nothing of the sorts. I did the only thing that could be done in that situation that would ensure the least casualties!
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Did not didn't
<DeathStar> NRP: He was referring to the last time Id tried to get free in Season 5.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: ahhh...
<Chad`Winters> There was no useing, she did it on her own free will!
<DeathStar> 6* Chad puts a hand to his chin, looking amused. "You are truly clueless. The ego knows nothing."
<Chad`Winters> Then clarify for me.
<DeathStar> <Chad> You hid behind her to get rid of me. You cannot stand up to your own wishes, so you run off.
<Chad`Winters> I don't need her to put you away this time.
<DeathStar> <Chad> Can a man really ever beat himself?
<Chad`Winters> Who knows...But I'm willing to find out.
<DeathStar> <Chad> Then indulge yourself.
* Chad`Winters leans forward and then pushes off, leaping into the air and throwing a spinning kick towards Chad's head.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad moves back just enough to avoid attack, then savagely knees up at Chad's gut.
* Chad`Winters keels over the knee, then falls to the ground, gasping for air.
<DeathStar> <Chad> I am your fighting desire. You cannot beat me.
* Chad`Winters plants his hands on the ground and flips his body upright, swinging his leg into a kick towards Chad's head again
<DeathStar> 6* Chad leans back out of the way.
* Chad`Winters swings his entire body into the kick and flips onto his feet, he throws out a punch towards Chad's left shoulder
<DeathStar> 6* Chad catches the fist, tightening his grip.
* Chad`Winters growls sligthly, then snaps his left leg out towards Chad's right ribs with his left leg
<DeathStar> 6* Chad is hit directly. He seems unphased.
* Chad`Winters narrows his eye as he pulls his leg back, then throws his right hand with all his force towards Chad's solar plexus
<DeathStar> 6* Chad stands there. "My turn." 6He sinks his fist into Chad's gut, aiming to break ribs
* Chad`Winters curls over Chad's fist, spit flying out from his mouth from the force of the punch
<DeathStar> <Chad> As you can see, Chad, I am your strength. ME.
<Chad`Winters> You...6He coughs violently.  "Should know by now...I don't like quiting...
<DeathStar> <Chad> Very well.
* Chad`Winters stumbles back, sliding into a defensive stance as he tries to regain his breath
<DeathStar> 6* Chad yawns impassively.
<Chad`Winters> You don't seem so eager to do away with me and become the dominant one...
<DeathStar> <Chad> Who says I'm not controlling our body right now?
* Chad`Winters 's body tenses up, his eyes narrowing.
<DeathStar> <Chad> Now you're learning.
* Chad`Winters tightens his fists, his knuckles turning white.  "You son of a....
<DeathStar> <Chad> Funny, you're getting angry. Are you sure you're not feeling a bit like ... me?
<Chad`Winters> There's no way I'm going to let you hurt anyone...
<DeathStar> <Chad> And how will YOU stop me?
<Chad`Winters> I'll think of something...6He dashes forward, twisting around into a low spinning leg sweep.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad stands there as his foot impacts.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad kicks out himself.
* Chad`Winters tenses his muscles as the kick connects, sliding him back. He shifts his feet and pushes off the ground, throwing out a left hook and a right palm strike
<DeathStar> 6* Chad is hit several times, showing no signs of damage. He swings out to backhand Chad.
* Chad`Winters pulls his right hand back and swings it up to intercept the backhand
<DeathStar> 6* Chad's interception has little effect.
* Chad`Winters slides to the side from the force of the backhand. 6He pulls his left hand back, and twists his body so he jab straight into the extended arm.
<DeathStar> 6* Ineffective.
* Chad`Winters pushes off Chad, sliding backwards, he stands there, his shoulders rising and falling as he breathes deeply.
<DeathStar> <Chad> Very good.
<Chad`Winters> What is? 6He takes in another deep breathe as he rubs his forearm.
<DeathStar> <Chad> This. I mean, I'm very impressed.
<DeathStar> <Chad> I think you strained my arm.
* Retrieving #PAX-Season7-17TheId modes...
<Chad`Winters> You're wrong about me...I have passions....I will protect Eve, Zephyr and those I care about...
<DeathStar> <Chad> You don't have the willpower or strength to do it
<Chad`Winters> And while you may be right that you are everything I'm afraid to be, but it doesn't mean I'm going to let you do what you want.
<DeathStar> <Chad> You are growing incessantly ANNOYING.
<Chad`Winters> Then shut me up.
<DeathStar> <Chad> Why should I?
<Chad`Winters> Because you're afraid, without me, you'd be nothing but an animal.
<DeathStar> <Chad> Is that RIGHT?
<Chad`Winters> Then tell my why you won't? Here you are, the perfect opportunity to get rid of the one things that's held us back from everything that we truely desired.
<DeathStar> <Chad> You think I need YOU? Your RATIONALITY?
<Chad`Winters> I do.
<Chad`Winters> Just as much as I need you.
<DeathStar> <Chad> LIES! 6He snarls in anger.
<Chad`Winters> Is that...Anger I feel from you? Such a basic emotion...
<DeathStar> 6* Chad throws a punch at him.
* Chad`Winters twists his body slightly and swings his left hand to push the punch off course
<DeathStar> 6* Chad's eyes widen and he attacks again.
* Chad`Winters pushes backwards, moving to shove the attack off course again.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad attempts to spin kick at him.
* Chad`Winters twists his body to face the kick and then throws both his forearms out to intercept the kick, his feet shifting to allow him to slide and disipate the force
<DeathStar> <Chad> I DO NOT NEED YOU!
<Chad`Winters> Of course you do, like you said we are the same person. Without me you'd be nothing.
<DeathStar> <Chad> YOU HOLD ME BACK.
<Chad`Winters> You let me hold you back becaues you're afraid that you can't handle all that power.
<Chad`Winters> You hide behind me because you're afraid!
<DeathStar> <Chad> NEVER. NEVER!
<Chad`Winters> To deny me is to deny your existence.
<DeathStar> <Chad> ... 6He falls to his knees.
* Chad`Winters stands there, his breathe returning to normal. "Just as much as to deny you, is to deny my existence."
<DeathStar> <Chad> I'll never accept you.
<Chad`Winters> So you choose to deny yourself, what you truely are?
<DeathStar> <Chad> I am EVERYTHING YOU ARE NO
<Chad`Winters> Then kill me.
<DeathStar> <Chad> ...
<Chad`Winters> Because as long as I remain, you'll never be who you claim you are.
<DeathStar> <Chad> ... 6He gets to his feet. "I am a mirror for you as well."
<Chad`Winters> I have realized that now. You are a constant reminder of what I'm afraid I'll become.\
<DeathStar> <Chad> And you are the passionless being who restricts me.
<Chad`Winters> Two sides of a coin....
<DeathStar> <Chad> So which side of the coin will we land on?
<Chad`Winters> If we're lucky, it'll land standing up.
<DeathStar> <Chad> ...
<Chad`Winters> Give me back my body...
<DeathStar> <Chad> We will try it your way. But I do not take kindly to being ignored.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad is transferred to THE ARENA
Session Close: Thu Oct 12 21:33:21 2006

Session Start: Thu Oct 12 00:00:00 2006
Session Ident: #PAX-Season7-17Arena
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<Alicia> Well, I know I'm in this one
* Alicia is now known as Red_Fox
<DeathStar> And Darien.
<DeathStar> With Ceil.
<DeathStar> 5
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<DeathStar> -0-
<DeathStar> BEGIN
<DeathStar> 6* The battle with Phantasma rages on
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr aims her gun at Ariel and Warren
* Ariel eyes Zephyr, tensed
* Kane presses a button on his watch, the two silver discs that connected with the beta(last session) would explode.(one on the leg, the other on the back.)
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr fires at Ariel, using full intensity blast power.
* Ariel rolls to the side, quickly moving towards Zephyr as she regains her feet.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr fires again, as Warren moves off the opposite way
<Ariel> 6* The beta stumbles as as the explosive mounted on the leg explodes.
* Red_Fox climbs to her feet, readying herself again
* Kane dashes in, tossing another silver disc for the leg that the beta is using to try and steady itself.
* Ariel moves quickly towards Zephyr, swinging her blade for the railgun.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leaps away effortlessly, landing to the side.
<Ariel> 6* The beta notices the disc, and launches a pair of large mines of it's own towards Kane.
<Ariel> "You've gotten faster."
* Red_Fox rushes at the beta while it's distracted, swinging her saber
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I know how to fight.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr splits her weapon into two parts, firing at Ariel again.
* Ariel moves in low, swinging her blade widely towards the weapon again
* Kane skids to a halt and jumps back, twisting his body and pressing into the ground with his hands, handspringing back away from those mines, as he pulls himself up he pulls up a pistol is aimed at the beta, whining as it charges.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr tenses, then throws out a kick to try to counter.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren moves around, aiming his weapon.
<Ariel> 6* The beta seems to growl as Red lands a hit with her safe, and tries to hit her like a baseball towards Kane.
* Ariel takes the hit. She folds, trying to capture Zephyr's foot.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr swings her weapon around as her foot is being taken by Ariel, and opens fire repeatedly.
* Red_Fox leaps back again, out of the way of the beta
* Kane keeps Red's movements in mind as he targets the Beta and fires a charged shot for the optical sensor, aiming to seriously damage or take it out altogether.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren fires at Zephyr's arm from behind. She twists a bit to avoid it.
* Red_Fox moves around the beta, watching for an opening
* Ariel throws Zephyr's leg up into the air as she brings the weapon around.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr twists herself as she's thrown off balance, attempting to put distance.
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<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr twists herself as she's thrown off balance, attempting to put distance.
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* The beta is shot in the sensor, falling to it's knees
* Ari[AWAY] moves quickly towards Zephyr, trying to reach her before she can prepare herself
* Kane points towards the back of the beta. "FOX! Try to rip a hole in its back so we can rip out the main processor."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches Ariel approach, then despite seemingly falling backwards at random, fires precise shots.
* Red_Fox darts at the back of the beta when she hears this, trying that
<Kane> NRP: Oh Ari, I was kinda making that up, so if I do something reeeeaaally out there, just tell me i'm dumb or something. :D
<Red_Fox> NRP: Betas do have processors, don't they?
<Kane> NRP: I assumed.
<Ari[AWAY]> NRP: They'd have a brain of some sort.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Yeah, I was wondering about that
<Kane> NRP: Ok so make that head, not back. :S
* Red_Fox still tries to cut at the beta anyway, trying to strike the head
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* The read of the armoured skirting on the beta explodes as Fox gets too close, as the remaining mines explode outwards
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* Red_Fox is knocked backwards by the explosion, landing unceremoniously on the ground, coughing
* Kane pulls out a second pistol and fires at the mines moving out in his direction, aiming to blow them up before they can do the same to him.
* Red_Fox struggles to her feet. "Damn those mines..."
<Ariel> 6* The beta stands headlessly as the left over two mines explode. It turns towards Kane, fiting the plasma cannon roughly in his direction.
* Ariel evades the first two shots, bringing his blade up to parry the third.
* Kane dashes to the right, holstering both pistols and pulling up a silver disc in each hand, he seems to be making enough noise as so the beta's sound sensors would probably be able to pick it up(unless they were in the head).
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr spins arounnd, combining the weapon and firing a rail gun blast at ARiel.
<Red_Fox> "Oh great, chicken-dragoon..."
* Red_Fox fires a couple of shots from her pistol at the beta as she moves forwards
* Ariel takes a hit to the shoulder, thrown to the ground. And hoping Warren atleast has gotten an opening.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren fires into Zephyr's back, but he doesn't fire on full intensity. Wincing, Zephyr swings her railgun like a bat, smashing him in the face.
* Ariel fires an energy blast at Zephyr's weapon from her spot on the ground.
<DeathStar> 6* The weapon is hit, and it sparks. Zephyr throws it as it explodes.
<Ariel> 6* The beta keeps following Kane, considering Red the lesser threat, and unloads another shot of grapeshot like DU.
* Red_Fox rushes once more, this time to sever the weapon arm
* Kane jumps to dive out of the range, but makes his dive a bit too high, getting clipped in the side with some of the DU, he rolls along the ground and pulls himself up to his feet, blood begins to trickle from his side.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... BITCH.
* Ariel stands slowly, her right arm hanging uselessly by her side.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands, blood running down his nose and lip.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr charges at Ariel, throwing a kick at her.
* Ariel swings her blade low as Zephyr gets too close.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr attempts to leap over it and bring her kick down at Ariel.
<Ariel> 6* The beta's armour is too thick to be severed by a single sword strike. But the blade digs in, and it goes to punch Red
* Red_Fox jumps back, willing to lose the saber for now if it's stuck
* Kane uses the distraction to toss one of the discs into the barrel of the cannon.
* Ariel disipates the blade, doing her best to absorb the blow.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lands, throwing a punch for Ariel. "You'll die if you hold back."
* Ariel steps back, just out of the reach of the punch. "You'll die if I don't."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm better than you.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren gets his weapon, aiming at Zephyr from behind.
* Ariel moves forward, feigning a punch, while going to knee her.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr moves back, limber like Warren. As WArren fires, she's hit in the shoulder, distracted.
* Ariel uppercuts Zephyr
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is hit hard, her head snapping.
<DeathStar> (Back)
<Ariel> 6* The beta turns to face the pair, both shoulder hatches opening.
* Red_Fox watches the beta, pistol readied, looking worried
* Red_Fox aims for a shoulderhatch, as if to shoot whatever comes out
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<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Another spread of what could be defined as super dense buckshot is fired at Fox and Kane
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, then she lowers her head, her eyes narrowing and a grin appearing.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Allow me to fully focus on this fight now.
* Red_Fox fires on the buckshot, even though it's useless, moving to the side
* Ariel has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* Kane falls down to the ground, hopign that most or the whole shot would fly over him.
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr begins to create a pistol, aiming it at Ariel's chest and firing.
* Ariel narrows her eyes as if suddenly realizing something
<Ariel> NRP: Wow, that was bad timing
<Red_Fox> NRP: Yeah... @.@
* Ariel leaps back, hoping to get away from the new weapon.
<Ariel> 6* The beta readjusts it's aim, and fires again.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leaps up, firing straight down
* Red_Fox darts away, to the opposite side to Xan, firing on the beta as she goes
<Kane> NRP: Kane. :D
<Red_Fox> NRP: Oops, yeah
* Kane pulls himself up to his feet and begins to run, diving as another shot rings out, causing Kane to land hard on the ground and slide a few feet. Kane presses another button on his watch, the disc in the cannon would then explode.
<Red_Fox> NRP: *blames all the mistakes last session :P*
<Kane> NRP: LOL
* Ariel hops back again, putting some distance between herself and Zephyr.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren fires, but Zephyr turns and knocks his shot away with her gun, firing bac kat him. Warren dives.
<Ariel> 6* The weapon explodes in a massive fireball, sending the beta flying lifelessly into a wall.
* Ariel fires three quick energy blasts at Zephyr as she turns away.
<DeathStar> 6 *Zephyr is hit by all three, wincing i pain.
* Kane pulls himself up to his feet and stares at the lifeless beta, he eyes it.
* Red_Fox takes a deep breath, eyeing the beta too, and wondering if her saber was destroyed in the explosion
<DeathStar> NRP: SAAABER!
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr turns toward Ariel, strains of brown hair falling around her eyes.
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<DeathStar> 6* Chad would wake up.
* Chad`Winters begins moving his hands as he slowly begins to push himself onto his knees, his head hanging down
* Kane moves to rip his shirt and tie off his wound, watching the Ariel/Zeph/Warren fight. Slowly his eyes would move to Chad, evaluating his current mental psyche.
* Ariel speaks oddly calmly, "...you won't keep her you know."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I think differently. Your control over the Alphas was given to you by Venerator. And hence, we can negate it
* Chad`Winters shoves himself upright onto his feet and he stands up fully, stumbling back slightly.
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* Red_Fox eyes the proceedings
<DeathStar> 6* The base shakes briefly.
<Red_Fox> "What was that?"
* Chad`Winters looks around quickly, trying to regain his sense of direction and whereabout.
* Ariel has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr forms two pistols, aiming one at Ariel and one at Warren
<Kane> Chad. You ok? *he asks, his eyes moving up to the shaking base*
* Chad`Winters looks over at Kane. "Yeah...I'm fine...Zephyr!" 6He turns spinning to find her.
* Disconnected
* Attempting to rejoin channel #PAX-Season7-17Arena
* Rejoined channel #PAX-Season7-17Arena
* DeathStar has quit IRC (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by DS_DefinitelyNotHere)))
* DS_DefinitelyNotHere is now known as DeathStar
<Ari[AWAY]> "...she's being controlled."
<Chad`Winters> ZEPHYR! 6He spots her, turning to face her.
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr opens fire at Ariel and Warren both
* Chad`Winters begins running towards Zephyr.
* Ariel knocks the blast away with a energy field over her hand
<DeathStar> 6* Warren jerks out of the way.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... 6She yells in anger, charging energy into her arm, perhaps going to overload the mechanical parts of her body
* Ariel darts forward as well, when she sees Zephyr start to overload
<Chad`Winters> You can fight her Zephyr...
<Red_Fox> "Zephyr! Dammit..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr charges at Ariel.
<DeathStar> <Warren> WE NEED TO FIND ZERAPHNA NOW
<Red_Fox> "GOT ANY IDEAS?!"
* Chad`Winters slides to a stop looking over at Warren.
<Ariel> "Go!" *pulls something from her uniform, and throws it to Warren, before attempting to restrain Zephyr*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs it, then runs out the way Zera went earlier.
<Chad`Winters> I'll take care of her...6He glances over at Zephyr then sprints after Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lets herself be grabbed. "I'll take you out with me."
* Kane moves after Warren and Chad.
* Red_Fox rushes after Kane
<DeathStar> NRP: *And so they all rushed to Room TheID
<Ariel> "I refuse... to give up so easily."
<Chad`Winters> What did she give you Warren? 6He moves beside him as he sprints*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Just a matter of time.
<DeathStar> nRP: Er, Omega
<DeathStar> NRP: Room Omega
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<Red_Fox> NRP: LOL, everyone invades Chad's mind
<DeathStar> NRP: *Shoos Kane and Fox out*
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* Red_Fox has left #PAX-Season7-17Arena
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr keeps overloading herself, then attempts to headbutt Ariel.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses. "Ariel..." 6Her overloading continues.
* Ariel doesn't loosen her grip, "...I don't plan on being blown up here today."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... step...away... I don't...want you to die..
<Ariel> "...then stop it. It's not too late."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I can't. I can't stop this!
* Ariel closes her eyes, "...then... forgive me." She releases her grip and forms her blade.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr closes her eyes.
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<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr closes her eyes.
* Ariel has quit IRC (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by Ari[AWAY])))
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* Ariel takes a deep breath, then brings the blade back to strike Zephyr through the generator, hoping to remove the ability to generate more power without immediately killing her.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr winces, slumping forward.
* Ariel catches Zephyr, taking her in her arms and praying this wasn't a mistake.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm so sorry... 6She says weakly, her voice growing weaker.
<Ariel> "It's not your fault... it's...... this... it won't be good bye."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods her head, then closes her eyes.
* Ariel takes off with Zephyr, praying she can get her proper medical attention before the damage is irrepriable.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren appears as Ariel moves, his eyes widening.
<DeathStar> 6* The arena shakes suddenly, a sign the second floor's destruct sequence has been activated.
* Ariel doesn't seem to notice Warren, being on a one track mind at the moment.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... no... 6He watches Ariel move by
<DeathStar> 6* Warren follows after Ariel, slowly
<DeathStar> 6* As Ariel moves, she would find a set of stairs.
* Ariel takes the steps three at a time as she runs, trusting them more than elevators for some reason.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the stairs, pausing.
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<DeathStar> 6* Ariel reaches #TeamDarien
<DeathStar> NRP: Well, you nkow the room
* Red_Fox has left #PAX-Season7-17Arena
Session Close: Thu Oct 12 22:15:03 2006

Session Start: Thu Oct 12 00:00:00 2006
Session Ident: #PAX-Season7-17TheOmega
* Seraphna has joined #PAX-Season7-17TheOmega
* DeathStar sees you are ready for your torture
* Seraphna nods
* DeathStar prepares the tazer
* DeathStar holds out the clock
<DeathStar> Hit it...to begin
* Seraphna hits it
<DeathStar> 5
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<DeathStar> -0-
* #PAX-Season7-17TheOmega is being logged
<DeathStar> BEGIN
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna would find herself in a long hallway that seemingly extends some distance
* Seraphna looks down the hallway, moving down carefully
<DeathStar> 6* At the very end of the hallway is an open door, leading to a large room of sorts.
* Seraphna heads inside.
<DeathStar> 6* The doors close behind her. It appears the large room is emptied of all things - except Zeraphna, who stands there, a smile on her face. "Welcome, sisters."
<DeathStar> (sister)
<Seraphna> "Why do you bother calling me that if you hate me so much."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Hate you? 6She laughs. "I don't hate you. Far from it. I've come to see things quite differently."
<Seraphna> "What do you mean...?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> We are superior beings, Seraphna. Greater than the Alphas, certainly greater than Betas. We are... an evolution, thanks to father's genius.
<Seraphna> "Well... that's true enough."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> We are the only ones like ourselves, Serena. You and I are the same
<Seraphna> "The same...? You mean both Omegas? Or that we're both the same clone...?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Are they not the same thing?
<Seraphna> "I... I guess they are..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> We should not be destroying each other, we should be working together.
<Seraphna> "But... you're holding my fiance... you're controlling Zephyr..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> They are immaterial. They are pawns to be used by US. Zephyr is nothing more than a Beta who can make her own decisions, but in the end, she is nothing but our plaything.
<Seraphna> "I... I... you took my power too..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> And would we be having this talk right now if you had your abilities?
<Seraphna> "I-I guess not..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> You lack the will to use people. All this time, you could have been using Zephyr, but you hestitate.
<Seraphna> "I love her, I can't just use her..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> And you cannot love your servants and still use them to your will? Father used you, did he not? Did he love you less?
* Seraphna blinks, staring at her, a well placed point.
<DeathStar> <Zerpahna> You know what I'm saying is true, Serena. I know you.
<Seraphna> "And I know you..."
<Seraphna> "What is it... what does VI want?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> We are searching for the truths of the universe's creation so that we can control it.
<Seraphna> "Dad wanted to better Earth..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Why do you think father did everything he did? Why do you think he and Vennie did what they did? To control this being.
<Seraphna> "Are we... linked to Origin?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> No.
<Seraphna> "Okay..."
<Seraphna> "how can you work with that madman though?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> And how can you work with Darien Starr?
<Seraphna> "...TO attach myself to... you're using him?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Adam is a tool. V.I. only uses him because he is useful to use.
<Seraphna> "I... I want William, and Zephyr."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> I'll give you William.
<Seraphna> "And my powers?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> After we dispose of the others, I'll return your powers.
<Seraphna> "Dispose of them? But soem of them are useful..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> No. They are not. They will merely get in our way.
<Seraphna> "I can't even repair myself right now, I'm useless."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> You will not have to fight. Merely wait here with me until it's over.
<Seraphna> "A-Alright... can I see William?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> .... 6You can talk with him. 6She holds out a comm.
* Seraphna takes it, "William...?"
<DeathStar> *a pause* <William> Serena?
<Seraphna> "Y-Yeah... oh god you're alright..."
<DeathStar> <William> ... for now. They seem to be intent on holding me in a cell.
<Seraphna> "It's okay... we've found what we were looking for William."
<DeathStar> <William> ... what?
<Seraphna> "The path to Origin. The heart of all that's going on."
<DeathStar> <William> ... Serena, listen to me. We cannot let V.I. have this knowledge.
* Seraphna looks to Zera
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna shakes her head, hands on her hips.
<Seraphna> "Don't worry."
<DeathStar> <William> You do not understand the consequences of these actions. We must stop them.
<Seraphna> "Will... do you really think I want VI to have it?"
<DeathStar> <William> I can understand certain temptations to their theology.
* Seraphna sighs softly, shrugging, looking at Zera again.
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> ... You don't need him, Sera.
<Seraphna> "I want him."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> He's against us.
<Seraphna> "He's against VI, not us."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> And I am with V.I.
<Seraphna> "So you ultimately serve them, not you?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> My goals lie with their goals.
<Seraphna> "For now, what do you want with Origin? What they want?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Yes.
<Seraphna> "What do they want to do with Origin? I know what it is... but what to do with it?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> As I said. The truths of the universe creation so that we may control it.
<Seraphna> "yes but what will you do with it once you have it? Are you honestly telling me you're going to let them control it, not us?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> You do not see the bigger picture. A shame. Once they locate it, it's power will become mine as well.
<Seraphna> "No, I don't get it... I didn't think you'd sahre power with them."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Father shared power to get ahead. So will I.
<Seraphna> "I'm keeping William..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> That is a shame. I was hoping we could be together. We have no intention of allowing William Spade to interfere.
<Seraphna> "I'll take care of him... okay?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> I'll consider it. After Ariel is dead. 6She seems to be focusing on another batle.
<Seraphna> "Ariel...?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> With the two of us, Ariel is now nothing more than a problem.
<Seraphna> "Sister... I... don't know... I..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> She has done nothing but impede you over the years.
<Seraphna> "She's also our mother..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> No, she's not. Thoughts like THAT are what hold YOU Back.
<Seraphna> They do...?
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> You put her on this...pedastal. Do you think she thinks of YOU as a daughter like she does Zephyr?
<Seraphna> "D-Doesn't she...?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> No, she does not.
<Seraphna> "But she... she..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> She tolerates you because she just doesn't feel like ending your life.
<Seraphna> "Wh-What...?"
* Seraphna stares at her, eyes going a bit dim
<Seraphna> "But... she's... she doesn't..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Her moral code is the only reason she doesn't reject you entirely.
<Seraphna> "But I tried to be better... to get tehm to care about me..."
<Seraphna> "I just wanted love..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> *I* know you. *I* love you like a sister. 6She walks over, holding out her arms.
* Seraphna breaks down, hugging her, crying
<Seraphna> "E-Even Chad hates me... everyone hates me..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna holds her. "Yes, they do. But not I."
<Seraphna> "S-Sister..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Shhh, it's okay. 6She strokes Sera's hair.
<Seraphna> "I remember being happy... f-for the first time... when VI took me... when... I... want..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> You can feel that again.
* Seraphna nods, broken, "C-Can I keep William? Please...? He's the only other one who loves me... he'll trust me..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Of course, of course.
<Seraphna> "Th-Thank you sister..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna gives her a smile.
* Seraphna hugs her, her eyes looking as they did when she was last in VI, that childish innocence.
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> We'll wait here until it's over, then we will go to William.
<Seraphna> "O-Okay..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna closes her eyes, focusing.
* Seraphna hugs her, crying softly still
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna puts a hand on her Sera's hand, still working on her controlling factor elsewhere.
* Seraphna hugs onto her a bit more, "I-I'm sorry..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Do not be sorry. Soon it will be over. We are winning.
<DeathStar> 6* The base shakes briefly.
* Seraphna blinks a little and sits up, "What was that...?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> An explosion elsewhere in the base.
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* Seraphna nods quietly, looking a bit meek, "Wish I could help..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Do not worry. Ariel is weakening and will be defeated soon.
<Seraphna> "I can't believe it... she... hates me..."
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<DeathStar> 6* The doors open and Warren rushes in.
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> ... damn
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* Chad`Winters dashes in behind Warren, narrowing his eye on Zera
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna watches as they all move in.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: eyes.
* Kane slides in, looking at the scene before him.
* Seraphna is shaking, crying, apparently broken
<Red_Fox> "..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> It is too late.
* Chad`Winters dashes past Warren making a straight beeline towards Zera
<DeathStar> 6* Warren slips on the ring.
<Red_Fox> "Really? I think I can still kill you." *pulls out her gun and fires on Zera
<DeathStar> 6 *Zeraphna leaps around, sliding along the floor.
* Seraphna blinks and looks around, and leaps away as well, slothy though
* Kane glances down at Sera, his brow furrows as he glances towards Zera.
* Chad`Winters leaps up high in the air and twists his body sideways swinging his leg down hard towards Zera
<Seraphna> "S-Sis!"
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna grabs Chad's leg with her hands. "You see, my sister?"
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> YOU SEE?
* Chad`Winters lets his other leg plant on the ground as he struggles to push Zera down with his leg.
<DeathStar> * Zeraphna strains to hold him up, then suddenly forms a gun, firing at Chad's chest.
* Kane narrows his eyes as he moves to look at Sera.
* Chad`Winters flies back from the shot, sliding across the floor on his back
<DeathStar> 6* Warren focuses on the ring as they fight.
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> I am an Omega...
* Chad`Winters rolls over as smoke rises from his tact suit, he coughs violently as he begins to push himself up.
<Chad`Winters> You're...You're nothing...
<Seraphna> "S-Stop hurting her..."
<DeathStar> 6* A shot flies out and hits Zera in the head, snapping it back.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns and sees Spade standing there with his gun.
* Seraphna blinks, staring, falling to her knees
* Red_Fox turns to look to Spade, and smiles a little
<DeathStar> <Spade> .... 6He frowns in anger, but at which Sera?
* Chad`Winters pushes himself back upto his feet again turning to face Zera again.
* Kane slides his eyes to Spade.
<Seraphna> "W-Will...? But.. she..."
* Seraphna shakes her head in confusion
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna pauses, blood running down her face. "You are all fools. We are superior."
* Chad`Winters clenches his fists and sprints back towards Zera again
* Red_Fox moves forward, firing on Zera for as long as she can before risking shooting Chad
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna is shot again and again by Fox.
<Red_Fox> "You're superior at one thing, anyway. Dying."
* Chad`Winters launches himself low across the ground, twisting his body and planting his hand, allowing him to redirect his kick towards her midsection
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna is hit, hitting the wall. She slumps there.
<Red_Fox> "... so... is that it...?"
* Seraphna stands, rubbing her face.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I think I'm making had way...her will is weakening...
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> Serena...this is...your fate....too...
* Chad`Winters plants his foot standing upright fully, he dashes forward again throwing his elbow towards Zera' stomach
<Seraphna> "No Zera."
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna is hit in the gut. Warren breaks the connection finally, slumping to his knees.
<Seraphna> "Warren?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> I broke the connection. But I think it's too late.
<Red_Fox> "... isn't she dead?"
* Chad`Winters grabs Zera by the throat lifting her up against the wall.
<Kane> Too Late?
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna isn't dead, though she's bleeding greatly.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He hangs his head.
<Kane> Wait..Z...Zephyr??
<Seraphna> "..."
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> You....are no...Cran... 6She tells Chad, struggling to talk.
<Red_Fox> "... oh..."
<Red_Fox> "How nice. A compliment."
<Chad`Winters> If she's dead, you die!
<DeathStar> <Zeraphna> She was nothing more...than a tool...your father...saw that...
* Red_Fox eyes Serena a moment. "... umm... sorry, I didn't mean to insult you there."
* Seraphna shakes her head, "It's fine."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his cane, turning and hurrying.
* Chad`Winters brings his other hand over to Zera's right shoulder, holding it an inch away. His body relaxes briefly as Zera begins sliding down, his body suddenly tenses up, his hand slamming into a fist and directly into her shoulder.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna howls in pain.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade stands there. He watches Chad beating Zera.
* Kane looks from Sera to Spade.
* Seraphna watches, walking to Spade.
<Red_Fox> "Warren?" *heads after*
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna lays there, her bones shattered.
* Chad`Winters reaches down grabbing Zera by her shirt and begins dragging her back towards the arena.
<DeathStar> 6* The area begins to shake suddenly, and more explosions errupt.
<DeathStar> <Spade> He's initiated the self destruct.
<Seraphna> "My antidote... I still need it."
* Kane turns to move after Warren and Fox now.
<DeathStar> <Spade> ... It's too late for that. 6He notes darkly, turning. "There's an escape route, but it's not that way." 6He tells Chad.
<Kane> NRP: Wouldn't Kane hear that since he is still there?
* Chad`Winters glances back at Spade then down at Zera.
<DeathStar> NRP: If he's not gay.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade eyes Zera. "Kill her and lets go."
<Chad`Winters> You want me to abandon Zephyr then?
<Kane> NRP: I...don't know how to respond to that.
* Kane slides to a stop, glancing back at Spade and Sera.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Warren will deal with Zephyr. Lets go.
* Seraphna grumbles something, "It took you long enough..."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade moves through the door he came in.
* Seraphna follows after him.
* Kane glances at Chad now, unconcered with Sera and Spade. "You really going with them?"
* Chad`Winters growls picking up Zera and hurling her against a wall.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeraphna winces.
<Chad`Winters> It's the only way...Give me your gun now.
<Kane> I'll give you something better. *he hands Chad his last silver disc*
* Chad`Winters reaches over, pulling Kane's gun out. He swings it over at Zera, shooting her in both knee's.
<DeathStar> NRP: Sera/Spade move into the Darien room
* Chad`Winters then turns and makes a dash towards the way Spade left.
<Kane> Fine, don't make her go boom. *he says, then motions for Chad to lead the way*
* Kane also dashes off after Kane.
<Kane> NRP: errr. Chad
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<DeathStar> 6* And so, as they all go through their own ways, they end up in the sewers.
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<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances around in the sewers as everyone begins to gather.
* Cassandra`Arakawa hauls herself into the sewers!
<DeathStar> <Darien> Where's Ariel?
<DeathStar> 6* Spade moves into the sewers.
* Seraphna moves right after Spade.
<DeathStar> <Spade> The base is about to go. 6The sewers shake with activity.
* Ariel comes quickly out of the base, carrying Zephyr in one arm. She doesn't look like she's planning on stopping.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh My God... 6He sees Ariel, then suddenly the lower base explodes, and all exits are destroyed.
* Chad`Winters stands there with Kane.
<Seraphna> "Let's go!"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sees that Fox and Warren did not appear.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Move!
* Kane glances around, not seeing Xan either. He frowns, "Where is Xan?"
* Chad`Winters sprints down the sewers after the others.
<Ceilidh> "... Darien?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> The room collapsed - there was nothing that could be done.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...how bad is it?
<Ceilidh> "..."
* Kane lowers his head, and turns to exit the sewers.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr, in Ariel's arms, seems to be - well, stabbed through the gut and almost dead.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... lets go, people.
* Ariel looks to Darien, "Where's the nearest medical facilities?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien turns and moves to the surface.
<Ceilidh> "I guess the others are..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> There is none. The hospital was destroyed.
* Seraphna heads out as well. "Stop talkig andf start moving."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien reaches the surface of the street, grunting as his stab wound adn shoulder shot ache.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: <Darien> Learn to talk and move.
<Ceilidh> "You carry someone then."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis is unconscious in Ceilidh's arms.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances up, spotting Janus medical units waiting on them.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade climbs to the surface, spotting Eve by the units.
* Cassandra`Arakawa pulls herself up on to the surface.
* Ariel hurries towards the Janus medics
* Kane crosses his arms and steps off to the side.
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<Cassandra`Arakawa> Sir...Adam is shut down for good...
* Chad`Winters slides to a stop, resting his hands on his knees as he breathes
<DeathStar> 6* The medical people take Zephyr from Ariel, then pause, looking at Ariel regretfully. "She's not breathing."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods.
* Seraphna shakes her head, "Do whatever you cna, help her..."
<DeathStar> 6* Some people take Setsuna and Erevis from Ceil, while others try to treat Darien. He shakes them off.
* Seraphna hugs Spade adn whispers into his ear
<Cassandra`Arakawa> And I need some work down...he kept stabbing me...
<DeathStar> <Spade> It is a shame that it gave her time to let Zephyr die. 6He notes impassively.
* Chad`Winters glances over at Spade, eyeing him.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks to Ariel.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade turns, walking off, rubbing his face with his hands.
* Ariel looks pleadingly to the medical crew, "...still try."
* Seraphna flinches a little, "There was very little I could do..."
* Seraphna follows after him
* Chad`Winters looks over at Sera, his eyes narrowing.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade turns, holding up a hand. "Sometimes you fight a battle even if it's impossible. You just...do it." 6He says harshly.
<DeathStar> 6* The medical crew attempt to bring Zephyr around again.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien puts a hand on Ariel's shoulder.
<Seraphna> "I fought in the only way I could William... I'm sorry."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Ah man...I hate missions...when we have casualties...
<Ceilidh> "Well... at least we got Erevis back..."
* Chad`Winters growls as he stares at Sera, his hand tensing up.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Yeah. So am I. 6He moves off t ogive orders.
<DeathStar> 6* The ground shifts and suddenly Fox is tossed up onto the ground.
* Chad`Winters turns jogging over to Ariel.
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<Red_Fox> "... ugh..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pulls himself out, covering in dirt and cuts.
* Seraphna moves after Spade. "William."
<Chad`Winters> How is she Ariel?
<DeathStar> <Spade> Later. 6He says sternly. "Later."
* Ariel is silent.
<Red_Fox> "I thought I was going to die.."
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... 6He shakes his head at Chad.
<Seraphna> "Fine."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren reaches down and yanks out Xan, slamming him down.
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<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances up at the medical unit holding Zephyr, his eyes widening.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> You made it!
* Xanatos lands on the ground hard, breathing pained breaths.
* Seraphna walks over to Chad and Ariel.
<Ceilidh> "... glad to see everyone... how is Zephyr?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren struggles to his feet.
<Ceilidh> NRP: Wrong person
<Red_Fox> "... glad to see everyone... how is Zephyr?"
* Kane widens his eyes as he sees Xan, he moves over to his side, checking to see how injured he is.
<DeathStar> 6* The medical people continue to work on Zephyr, but it's clear they thin kit's a lost cause.
* Seraphna looks at her, clenching her fist
* Xanatos waves his hand to Kane, meaning he is fine.
<Seraphna> "Chad... it's my fault..."
* Chad`Winters puts his arm around Ariel. "It's not your fault....6He pauses eyeing Serena. Then turns shoving her away. "THIS IS YOUR FAULT!"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren moves over, clearly floored by what he's seeing. Despite his injuries, he shuffles forward.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien frowns.
* Seraphna falls to the ground, skidding a little. "It is..."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade turns a bit.
<Chad`Winters> STAY AWAY FROM HER!
<Red_Fox> "..."
* Seraphna gets up slowly.
* Kane pulls himself up to his feet, he stares over at the scene by Zephyr, he frowns and moves over to help take Erevis and Setsuna off Ceil's hands.
* Ariel cringes a little. She looks to Spade hopeful he'll have some backup plan.
* Ceilidh blinks, backing away from Chas
<Ceilidh> NRP: Chad even
<Kane> You ok? *he asks Ceil*
<Ceilidh> "Just.. a bit shaken."
<Seraphna> "It's my fault..."
<DeathStar> <Spade> ... 6He moves over to Zephyr, then pauses. He motions to the medical units to get something out of the ambulance.
<Chad`Winters> You're damn right it was! All you ever did was talk big and when the chance came...You tucked your tail between your fucking legs!
<DeathStar> 6* They bring out the pads and shock Zephyr.
* Seraphna looks down
* Kane places Erevis on the ground beside Xan and then hoists Setsuna over his shoulder, he stands beside Ceil, his left hand slides to hers. "This is horrible." He mumbles, so that only she can hear it.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve watches the anger. Strangely, she doesn't move to pull Chad away from Sera this time.
* Cassandra`Arakawa plops down on the ground.
<Seraphna> "Do whatever you want to me."
<Ceilidh> "Yeah..."
<DeathStar> NPR: *Adam's head teleports up beside Cass*
<Seraphna> "It's my fault... I failed..."
* Xanatos moves his head to look over at Erevis laying beside him. He smiles weakly and then closes his eyes.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade motions for them to do it again.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> NRP: <Adam> Heym Cassie...how about a little head?
<Xanatos> NRP: LOL
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL!
<Red_Fox> NRP: LOL
<Seraphna> "I thought I could stop her... my way failed..."
<Red_Fox> "It's over though now.."
<DeathStar> <Spade> .... 6He shakes his head, clearly sure it's not going to work. The medical people stop, but Warren grabs the pads himself again, turning up the voltage. He does it again.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Carmichael...it's over. There's nothing there.
<Seraphna> "Kill me..."
* Chad`Winters growls slightly. "I don't care about your excuses, all you ever talked about was wanting to have a real family, to have the dragoon's respect and the one time that the one dragoon who trusted you needed you the most, you failed and lets her die!
<DeathStar> <Darien> Warren...
<DeathStar> <Warren> Shut up. She's too stubborn to die. 6He says cooly, doing it again.
<Chad`Winters> You dont' deserve the reprieve of death, the pain of having to live with your actions is a better punishment.
<Red_Fox> "Damn Chad... I though *I* was moody..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren does it again, turning up the voltage even higher. The medical people begin to protest.
* Seraphna falls to her knees, "I'm sorry..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...man...victory...this was supposed to feel good...defeat the bad guy...make the world a better place. Doesn't feel all thatg ood...
* Ariel gently brushes Zephyr's hair aside so she can see the younger girl's face. She hopes that she takes after Warren as much as she has in the past... and doesn't do anything to protect Sera from Chad.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: *ariel is shocked to hell as she touches Zephyr's hair
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL!
* Seraphna doesn't look towards any of them, she doesn't heop or expect help.
<DeathStar> <Eve> ....
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He does it one more time and the machine indicates there's life again.
<Chad`Winters> So quickly you've fallen into your old ruts, I'm sure father would be proud of you right now.
<DeathStar> <Eve> Chad... 6She speaks up.
* Red_Fox looks over to Warren. "Damn, is there anything you CAN'T do?"
* Chad`Winters turns, looking over at Eve.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Holy hell! Warren is the messiah!
<DeathStar> 6* Eve nods to Zephyr
<Ceilidh> "She's alright?"
* Chad`Winters turns, looking backd own at Zephyr then at the machine. He moves over sliding between Ariel and Warren.
<DeathStar> <Medical Person> I..well..she was dead for a while..there might be...6He's unsure if a dragoon could get brain damage.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stumbles back, leaning against the side of a medical van.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll be damned...
* Chad`Winters reaches down, resting his hand onto Zephyr's
* Ariel simply kisses Zephyr on the forehead. Glad she wouldn't have to keep her promise in the afterlife.
* Kane tightens his grasp on Ceil's hand, he winks at her. "She's alive." he said with a smile.
* Seraphna looks up, eyes cold, staring at the scene before her
<DeathStar> 6* Spade glances at Sera.
* Ceilidh smiles. "Then we really have won."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien squeezes Ariel on the shoulder. "I'm glad."
* Seraphna stands weakly, falling over on the foot Chad injured, her wounds more then apparent now.
* Kane smiles, "Seems so."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Ariel and Darien, then slips off unnoticed, since the medical people are treating all injured, even Sera.
* Chad`Winters pulls his hand back then turns, moving over to Eve and drops to his butt, sitting down
<DeathStar> 6* Eve kneels down, giving him a hug.
* Seraphna weakly tries to wave them off
* Seraphna looks away from everyone, trying to hide tears
<DeathStar> 6* The medical people just sedate Sera, deciding to put her out before someone takes a swing.
* Ariel manages a small smile for Darien, ignoring her own injuries for the moment.
* Chad`Winters looks up at Eve, a weak smile on his face.
<Red_Fox> "... and now it feels like a victory."
<DeathStar> <Eve> I'm glad it ended well.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I need a vacation...
<Chad`Winters> We can only hope it did...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances up. Where is Albert White and David Fury now? And who were the other two members of V.I.? And why did they need Erevis? He figures only time will tell
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Thu Oct 12 22:48:09 2006

Session Start: Thu Oct 12 23:00:46 2006
Session Ident: #PAX-Season7Mini17
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<DeathStar> 6* And so, two days have passed since the breaking of V.I., and most of the crew is still in the hospital.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis, Setsuna, Seraphna, Zephyr, and more...
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<Ceilidh> NRP: Hmm.. would a fox be present?
<DeathStar> NRP: If she wants to see people, or if she's still be working on 2 day slater.
<DeathStar> 6* Setsuna would find herself handcuffed to her bed, and it seems her face has had work to get the burns off.
* Seraphna has been refusing to eat to the point they've been having to keep her on nutrients, she's barely made a sound either.
<Chad`Winters> 6A knock can be heard on Zephyr's door room.
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<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is in bed, still pretty much on machines, and not having gained consciousness since the incident.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps into Setsuna's room, moving stiffly from his wounds. He grabs a chair, plopping it down beside the bed and sits there.
* Chad`Winters opens the door, stepping in. He looks over at Zephyr on her bed.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade steps into Sera's room. "And what is the point in not eating?" 6He asks her.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *seems to be asleep. Even if the burns were dealt with, she is still missing an ear and some hair. Of course, she's conviently resting that side of her head on the pillow*
* Seraphna looks over at him weakly, "I..."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis is, once again, back in a hospital bed, being given needed neutrients after being bedridden for so long.
* Ariel has stayed in Zephyr's room the majority of the time since she was admitted.
<DeathStar> <Spade> If you are trying to kill yourself, I could give you my gun. It would be quicker. 6He sits down beside Sera.
<Chad`Winters> Has her condition improved Ariel?
<DeathStar> <Darien> I trusted you. 6He says finally, glancing at the ground.
<Seraphna> "Let's have it then..."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade pulls out his gun, laying it down on her bed. He cups his hands together.
<Ariel> "She... it hasn't worsened. It's enough to be thankful for."
* Red_Fox knocks on the door
<DeathStar> NRP: WHICH door?
* Seraphna looks down at it, then up at him, then she coughs a bit.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Zephyr's
<Seraphna> I failed again...
<Chad`Winters> I'm sorry I couldn't take out Zeraphna in time...
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "......"
* Ceilidh knocks on Setsuna's door
<DeathStar> <Spade> Tell me, Serena, what is there to be gained by simply laying there and doing nothing? Do you think it matters if you failed, or if you succeed? What matters is living and doing.
* Ariel looks to Chad, and shakes her head. "You did your best... if I realized sooner..." She trials off, "..can you get that?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'm not a good man. I'm not Warren Carmichael. 6He says slowly, not hearing the knock.
<Seraphna> And everything I do fails...
* Red_Fox waits a while, then just opens it and heads in
<Seraphna> I couldn't even protect her...
<Chad`Winters> Thank you again Ariel...6He turns moving over to the door and opens it.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Self-pity is useless. 6He says sternly.
<Ceilidh> "Darien? Umm.. can I come in?"
<Seraphna> And you probably hate me...
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *speaks up quietly, not opening her eyes* "...why didn't you kill me when you had the opertunity?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... 6He tilts his head a bit toward Ceil, then at Setsuna. "Why didn't you kill me when you could have done so? You let yourself be beaten. Why, I don't know. MAybe you didn't want to betray your commander. But you have to pick a side in battle, Setsuna. You can't just... play the middle." 6He stands up. "Come in, Ceilidh."
* Ceilidh heads in hearing that
<DeathStar> <Spade> I don't hate you. I'm disappointed you didn't beat Zeraphna, yes.
* Chad`Winters looks out at Red Fox.
<Red_Fox> "No-one answered."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...I didn't know about this."
<Seraphna> I didn't think there was another way... I tried...
<DeathStar> <Spade> Yes, you tried. It didn't work out, but you tried. That I can respect. This - I cannot.
<Chad`Winters> Come on in Red Fox. 6He turns moving back over to Ariel's side.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade motions at her wasting away.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I figured as much.
* Cassandra`Arakawa follows Ceil into Setsuna's room.
<Seraphna> "It's pathetic... I can't even heal properly..."
<DeathStar> <Spade> ... 6He cups his hands together. "I will only ask you this one time, Serena. What do you want from this world?"
<Red_Fox> "..."
<Seraphna> "Happiness."
<DeathStar> <Spade> Then you should do this one thing: Become a civilian, get married, and live out your days in peace.
<Ceilidh> "Why did you do it...?"
<Ceilidh> "Work for VI, I mean."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Cassandra and Ceilidh, and steps out, letting them be with their ... "friend".
* Seraphna looks away, afraid to ask something
<Chad`Winters> How's the colony going, Ariel?
* Cassandra`Arakawa just crosses her arms.
<Ariel> "Hm...? It's coming... well. Even with myself being away so often."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *doesn't answer that question*
<DeathStar> <Spade> I'm in a different world, Serena. I'm out to change the world. I am not a civilian. And being with me is not happiness.
* Chad`Winters grabs a chair sitting down it beside Zephyr. "That's good to hear. And Cheryl's keeping everyone in line I suppose?
<Ceilidh> "... I guess I don't deserve answers..."
<Seraphna> "Yes it is..."
<Ariel> "She does that well... even if it's not nessisary most of the time, I think we're all becoming used to it."
* Ceilidh sighs
<Chad`Winters> I'm sure it stems from boredom, Dias told me you two finally got to the bottom of your race's mystery.
<Ceilidh> "Did you ever really care about us...?"
<Seraphna> "I love you..."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...I've worked for Janus since before I even left the academy..."
<DeathStar> <Spade> I love you, too, Serena. And if you truly only want happiness from life, you need to move on and leave all of this behind you.
<Ceilidh> "... what changed?"
<Seraphna> "No... I don't want to leave you..."
* Seraphna sits up weakly
<Ceilidh> "Or... did you not know... until it was too late...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Spade takes a deep breath. "Then you will simply go through this day after day. You're not strong enough for this way of life, Serena."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade stands up.
<Seraphna> "What good would it do?"
<Seraphna> "I'd be alone, Chad will still hate me... Zephyr won't be in my life... Ariel will still hate me..."
* Ariel shakes her head, "I'm afraid I've only just uncovered more questions."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "..."
<Chad`Winters> I'm sorry to hear that. Did you tell the other's what's happened to Zephyr?
<DeathStar> <Spade> Serena, I'm going to give you words of advice and then I am going to leave. Self-pity will get you nowhere. People do not respect those who just let life beat them down. Chad will never like you, and trying to make him do so is pointless. Ariel will not hate you, because she is better than that. And Zephyr will always be herself. The fact is, if you want to be on top of the world, you got to be tough. *Cont*
<DeathStar> <SPade> Tough enough to use them and them lose them. I am that type of man. Your father was that type of man.
<Red_Fox> NRP: BTW, just to be sure, are Sera and Spade in the same room as Zephyr?
<Chad`Winters> NRP: NOooo
<DeathStar> <Spade> If you want happiness, you can't be that type of person. You need to be the type of person who lives life doing what they can, never thinking you are superior, and always being kind to others. Look at Ariel: does she self-pity? When she stabbed Zephyr, did she collapse? She's strong, but she isn't dominating, and she doesn't use. She just...does.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Thought it'd be cramped with them in as well
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I need to get some more work done on my body...later... *leaves the room*
<Ceilidh> "... even now, I want to believe in you... but..."
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<Seraphna> "So... be... myself?"
* Ariel shakes her head. "Cheryl knows, but not the others."
<Red_Fox> "Why Cheryl?"
<Chad`Winters> I hope no one was around her when she was told...
<DeathStar> <Spade> Be human. And go from there. 6He steps out.
<Ceilidh> "I'm sorry... the way things are right now..."
<Ariel> "She'd never let me leave like that without an explination. Anyways... she needed to know why. And I trust she knows enough not to worry any of the others."
<Seraphna> "Be human..."
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Hota> And I don't need to know?!
<Ariel> NRP: Nope. But you weren't even there =P
<Red_Fox> "I guess there's that."
<Red_Fox> NRP: Wait, wasn't where? O.o
* Chad`Winters reaches over, rubbing Ariel on her shoulder. 1"She'll pull through Ariel...I know she will."
<Red_Fox> "Yeah... Zephyr's tough."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps into Zephyr's room, cupping his hands together.
<Red_Fox> "Heya."
* Seraphna pages a nurse for food, and lays back, staring at the cieling. "Be human..."
* Ceilidh turns and walks out, sighing
<DeathStar> <Darien> How is she?
* Ariel looks up at Darien, "...no change yet."
* Chad`Winters pulls his hand back, leaning foward as he looks at Zephyr.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Any sign of Warren since everything? 6He asks Ariel, glancing at her.
<DeathStar> 6* After Ceilidh is gone, another person steps into the room. White leans against the side of Setsuna's bed. "Setsuna."
<Seraphna> "It's time I paid a visit to the Epsilon..."
* Seraphna grabs her datapad from the stand and starts to write something.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *opens her eyes suddenly*
* Ariel shakes her head, "I haven't heard from him."
<DeathStar> 6* Albert glances her over. "Look at what he did to you."
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<DeathStar> 6* Albert glances her over. "Look at what he did to you."
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* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...it's dangerous to underestimate him."
<DeathStar> <Albert> You should have taken him down when you had the chance.
<Chad`Winters> 6Chad stands up, running his left hand through his hair.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr's eyes open
<Red_Fox> "Zephyr!"
<Red_Fox> "... how are you feeling...?"
* Chad`Winters glances down, seeing her eyes open. 1"Zephyr?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr blinks once, glancing around slowly.
* Ariel smiles softly.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...you're telling me?"
<DeathStar> <Albert> ... 6He examines the handcuffs. "We need to get you out of here."
<DeathStar> <Zepyr> Ariel? 6She speaks finally upon seeing her.
<Ariel> "Welcome back."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... 6She glances at the other three staring at her, then back at Ariel. "Did I go somewhere?"
<Red_Fox> "... sortof."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien studies her curiously.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...well, I think they're expecting me to stay for a while." *tugs the cuff*
<Chad`Winters> You don't remember?
<DeathStar> <Albert> Nonsense. 6He begins to shift through a device that simulates keys.
* Ceilidh sits around nearby... effectively sulking
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, as if trying to think.
<Red_Fox> "..."
<Chad`Winters> What's the last thing you remember before waking up here Zeph?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I... .... I... was...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> In a fight of some sort, I believe.
<Chad`Winters> ....Do you remember who you were fighting?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> No.
* Chad`Winters moves his left hand upto his mouth as he bites on his thumb nail. He glances over at Ariel then back at Zephyr. 1"How are you feeling now?"
* Ariel shakes her head, "Don't worry about it, Zephyr. You're with friends again now."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I am...?
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...y'know, these things chaff."
* Ariel smiles, "Of course."
<Chad`Winters> Do you remember who we are?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You are... 6She pauses, as if she can't access the information. "Your name is..."
* Red_Fox sighs
<DeathStar> 6* Albert unlocks the cuffs.
<Chad`Winters> Ariel.....
<Red_Fox> "... do you remember any of us?"
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *pulls her hands free* "...y'know, those things have their uses, and this isn't it."
<DeathStar> <Albert> So tell me, Setsuna. What will you do now that you know I do not work for Janus?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr thinks hard. "I know you. You are... I cannot seem to entirely remember...."
<Chad`Winters> ...My name is Chad Winters. 6A slight look of disappoint flashes on his face.
<Chad`Winters> ...My name is Chad Winters. 6A slight look of disappoint flashes on his face.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes, Chad. Your name is Chad. 6She beams, as if she came up with it on her own.
<Ariel> NRP: <Chad> My name is Chad Winters. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
* Red_Fox looks a little worried
<Chad`Winters> That's right Zephy...
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shakes her head. "How silly of me to forget."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *rubs her wrists* "Well, I think you owe me an explination atleast."
<Red_Fox> "What about me?"
<Chad`Winters> 6A weak smile appears on his face. "You're just tired, the battle you were in took a lot out of you...
<Red_Fox> .oO(She'd probably forget me, injury or no.)
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You're the crazy one.
<Red_Fox> "... okay, you remember me."
<DeathStar> <Albert> I'm one of many people who think Janus had lost it's true purpose over the years. So I joined up with Venerator long ago. I remained in Janus so that I could have access to it's information.
Session Close: Fri Oct 13 00:00:00 2006

Session Start: Fri Oct 13 00:00:00 2006
Session Ident: #PAX-Season7Mini17
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<DeathStar> <Albert> I'm one of many people who think Janus had lost it's true purpose over the years. So I joined up with Venerator long ago. I remained in Janus so that I could have access to it's information.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr gives Fox a smile.
* Retrieving #PAX-Season7Mini17 modes...
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Well, that hardly tells me much."
<DeathStar> <Albert> It's hard to explain. We felt it best that you did not know much so you could focus on your job spying on Darien.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... 6He shifts his arms a bit, studying Chads disappointment.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *nods* "...I won't be much of a spy now."
<DeathStar> <Albert> Agreed.
<DeathStar> <Albert> But you could retrieve Origin from Darien. You would know the layout of his HQ the best.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at everyone just sort of staring. "Did I say something wrong?"
<Red_Fox> "No, nothing."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *considers that* "He wouldn't be foolish enough to use the same place."
<Red_Fox> "Really, I am the crazy one." *smiles*
<DeathStar> <Albert> Then where would he hide it?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods, her gaze shifting to everyone but Chad.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *considers* "...if he's smart, some place he hasn't shown anyone before."
<Red_Fox> "I'm glad you're alright."
<DeathStar> <Albert> Hmmmm. 6He considers this.
* Chad`Winters cups his hand infront of his face as he looks at Zephyr.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'm sure it's just a side effect from the battle, as you said, Chad.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "He's bound to be paranoid, after this."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien turns to step out.
<DeathStar> <Albert> That is unfortunate.
<Chad`Winters> You should be happy Darien...You got what you wanted in the end.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances over his shoulder.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh?
* Ceilidh considers going back to check on Setsuna
* Chad`Winters stands up. 6"Rest easy Zephyr. Ariel, Stella."
* Red_Fox nods
<DeathStar> 6* Darien studies him, shaking his head once and steps out into the hallway.
<Red_Fox> "Take it easy. See you later."
* Red_Fox heads out
* Chad`Winters moves, turning to step out of the room.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches them all leave, then grows very quiet.
* Chad`Winters steps outside then begins walking down the hallway towards another room
* Ceilidh starts back towards Setsuna's room, seeming quite solemn
* Seraphna stares out her window, deep in thought
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks at Ariel. "I tried to kill you."
<DeathStar> 6* Albert pauses, perhaps hearing someone approaching. He steps into the bathroom.
* Ceilidh considers knocking, but doesn't think anyone's in there
* Ariel shakes her head, "No... you didn't. That wasn't you."
* Chad`Winters opens a door and steps into a room. He looks over at Erevis who's hooked upto an IV
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I ... wanted to kill you, though. I felt the desire. The urge.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *lays back down, as if she was still handcuffed*
* Ceilidh steps in, sighing
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances toward Chad, blinking. Clearly she didn't feel his presence coming.
<Chad`Winters> So it is true...6He stops, standing infront of the doorway
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Truth?
<Ceilidh> "I... I don't even know what to say..."
<Chad`Winters> That you are in this hospital.
<Ariel> "You felt someone else in your mind, Zephyr."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr says nothing, glancing away.
* Ceilidh eyes Setsuna, as if trying to determine the reason for the unresponsiveness
<Chad`Winters> May I come in?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> If you desire.
<Ceilidh> "Are you even awake?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Stays where he's at, not feeling any notion that he should enter or leave her be. "So how are you feeling?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Disoriented.
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<Chad`Winters> You're muscles have most likely atrophied, in time they'll return to normal.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes, so I am told.
<Chad`Winters> Are you content being back?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> No.
<Chad`Winters> Then what do you plan on doing?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I do not know.
<Chad`Winters> Where will you stay?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... I do not know.
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<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...you think you know me. But you really haven't learned the first thing."
<Ceilidh> "... well, that's a start..."
<Chad`Winters> May I make an offer?
* Ariel hugs Zephyr gently, "... I have been in the same posistion myself. Once."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... did you retain the dark feelings? 6She asks mutely
<Ceilidh> "I guess you were just using us all? Even Zephyr?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances at Chad, raising a brow.
<Chad`Winters> I currently reside in a mansion with my girlfriend. I offer you one of the rooms free until you've decided upon what you want to do with your life.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Why?
<Ceilidh> "I can't say I won't be hurt if that's the truth, but as long as you're honest about it, I can't really hold it against you..."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...let me guess. Mystery novels aren't your cup of tea?"
* Ariel hesitates, "... do you still feel them?"
<Chad`Winters> For starters, you have no were to go when you get out, I'd say you atleast deserve better than living on the streets.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... 6She gives a faint smile. "No, of course not."
<Ceilidh> "I want to hear it from you."
* Ariel smiles, relieved.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And...?
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Fine. I'll write you a novel."
<Ceilidh> "Wouldn't it be quicker just to answer the question?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shifts. "I'm pretty tired. I'll get some more rest."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...clueless."
<Ceilidh> "..."
<Chad`Winters> Well I'm kind of winging it, I mean who knows, maybe you'll find something that you're missing...Or you could do worse, I'm sure Xanatos has stopped in already offering you something.
<Ceilidh> "Why are you dodging the question?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
<Chad`Winters> We owe each other nothing, consider it gesture of good faith Erevis.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Because with your grasp of things, I could bare children before you would understand."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Have little good faith left for anything, Chad. I shall decline your offer.
<Ceilidh> "Can I help it if I'm kept in the dark by everyone?"
<DeathStar> (I find I have)
* Ariel nods slowly, "...take care." She kisses Zephyr on the forehead, and steps out of the room.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Ariel. "How is she?"
<Chad`Winters> That's the thing about faith, every so often you need to refill the cup.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... I will think about it.
* Chad`Winters bows his head towards her. 6"Thank you for seeing me Erevis."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods her head.
<Ceilidh> "Don't I deserve SOME answers?!"
* Chad`Winters turns leaving, walking past Serena's room
<Ceilidh> "Everyone except Kane treats me as if I'm some spare part, just to be stored until needed!"
* Seraphna rolls over a little
<Seraphna> "Human..."
* Chad`Winters conitues walking.
<Ceilidh> "Even the tiniest questions get ignored!"
* Ariel hesitates, "I... I'm not sure."
<DeathStar> <Darien> What do you mean? Was the memory loss real?
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "No, you get told a lot. You just don't get it."
* Ariel considers, "I'm not certain... and the control might have had lingering effects." She hesitates. She never considered that there still might be influence over her.
<Ceilidh> "And then when anything goes wrong, it's MY FAULT?!"
<DeathStar> <Darien> But Zeraphna was crushed to death when the base blew up. There's no way she can be controlling Zephyr.
* Ceilidh shakes a little
<Ariel> "I will not be certain of that until I see the body."
<DeathStar> <Darien> It could take years to dig out that base.
* Chad`Winters slows down to a stop behind Darien and Ariel.
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<Chad`Winters> I took care of Zeraphna.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Chad.
<Ari[AWAY]> <Setsuna> "......"
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<Chad`Winters> With two blown knee-caps and a shattered shoulder, her chances of escaping are less than 2%
<DeathStar> NRP: Maaaan, I almost quoted DeathStar
<DeathStar> NRP: "Don't tell me the odds..."
<Chad`Winters> NRP: It wouldn't have fit here.
<Ari[AWAY]> "It isn't 0%."
<Ceilidh> "Obviously I was just a tool to you. I guess I was a fool to expect anything else from anyone here. Well, except Kane and Zephyr."
<Chad`Winters> Zephyry's alive...For me to have killed her in cold-blood would've made me no better than her.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Doubtful. Sometimes it's better to simply end a threat.
<Ceilidh> "I should've left you to die."
<DeathStar> NRP: <Darien> That's why I've poisoned Xanatos' fruit loops.
<Chad`Winters> I'll be sure to remember that Darien. 6He eyes narrow on Darien briefly.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien keeps his gaze locked on Chad.
* Ceilidh turns to walk out. "Oh, and who visited last...?"
* Chad`Winters turns away from Darien, to look at Ariel. "Once again, it's always a pleasure to see you again Ariel."
* Ceilidh storms out, unless Setsuna has anything else to say
* Chad`Winters simply bows his head towards her and begins walking away.
<DeathStar> -END-

<DeathStar> 6* Five days has passed since V.I,'s collapse. Thus far, most people are either getting out of the hospital today, or out of the hospital today, and Cassandra Arakawa has specifically traveled to the most beautiful colonial vacation planet she could sucker Darien Starr into paying for.
<Ceilidh> NRP: Who's left in the hospital?
<DeathStar> NRP: Zephyr/Seraphna.
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra, as she steps off the shuttle, is greeted by someone holding up a sign with her name.
* Ceilidh heads into the hospital to check on the remaining dragoons
* Seraphna is getting her things together, in a leg brace and arm brace still, she's actually had several visitors, if it's found surprising. She sits on her bed, holding something in her hands.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien knocks on Sera's door with his knuckles.
* Cassandra`Arakawa sees the sign and heads on over, not expecting anyone to be waiting on her.
* Ceilidh would check on Zephyr first, but seeing Darien there, decides to change her routine
<DeathStar> <Man> Miss Arakawa. It's a pleasure. 6* He holds out a hand.
* Seraphna blinks and looks up, quietly saying, "Come in..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Didn't expect a welcomign committee. *shakes his hand*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien opens her door, stepping inside. He closes the door behind him, then cups his hands together. "On your feet again, I see."
<DeathStar> <Man> Well, someone sure paid for the ride. 6He leads her outside to a limo.
<Seraphna> "Slower then usual yeah..."
<Ceilidh> "..." *eyes the closing door suspiciously, then knocks*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses, wondering if people follow him around when he goes to see people.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> *whisper* ...can't be Darien...he nearly blew something that he needed when he saw the last bill.
<DeathStar> 6* The man opens the limo door for Cassandra.
* Cassandra`Arakawa climbs into the limo.
* Seraphna lokos down at the small dragon stuffie in her hands.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I think you have a visitor.
<DeathStar> 6* The limo is full of various alcoholic beverages. It begins to drive along.
<Seraphna> "Visitor...?"
* Cassandra`Arakawa pours herself a drink.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien opens the door to reveal Ceil.
* Ceilidh waves shyly. ".. hello."
* Seraphna blinks a little in confusion, "Hi..."
<DeathStar> <Man on Intercomm> Just sit back and enjoy the ride. 6*And with that, Cassandra is driven out toward the beach hotels.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands there impassively, perhaps use to Ceil's quirky mannerisms by now.
* Ceilidh steps in. ".. how are you feeling?"
<Seraphna> "Little sore still... but otherwise... ...perfectly human."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Welcome to Paradise, Miss Arakawa. Why thank you, Miss Arakawa.
<Ceilidh> "That's good to hear." *smiles*
<DeathStar> 6* After a leisurely drive, the limo pulls up at the finest beach hotel. The man gets out and opens her door for her. "We're here, Miss Arakawa."
* Cassandra`Arakawa steps out of the limo.
* Seraphna smiles, looking a tad nervous, "So..."
<DeathStar> 6* The man leads Cassandra to the hotel, telling them them her name. They instantly hold out a key. "The best suite in the hotel, Miss Arakawa."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Well, this is quite a surprise. *takes the key*
<DeathStar> <Clerk> Can we carry your bags up for you?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands there, amused, glancing between the two of them.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> By all means.
<DeathStar> 6* The desk clerk snaps her finger and a bellhop comes out to retrieve Cassandra's belongings and lead her to her room.
<Seraphna> "What... did you want...?" *she's far quieter then she was before, like she's permenantly had the wind knocked out of her sails*
<Ceilidh> "I came to see how you and Zephyr were doing."
<DeathStar> <Darien> My stuff can wait. 6He notes, clearly having no intention of talking about his business except in private. "You two catch up." 6He steps out into the hallway.
* Cassandra`Arakawa heads to her suite!
* Seraphna nods softly, closing her bag, where she's going when she leaves hasn't been said.
<DeathStar> 6* The bellhop shows Cassandra to her room, leading her inside. Indeed, it's a magnificent room. The sets down her bags. "Is there anything else you need, Miss Arakawa?"
<Ceilidh> "... where are you going, anyway?"
<Ceilidh> "I mean now that you're back on your feet."
<Seraphna> "Well, for a week Ceres wants me to do some consulting work on some tech EarthGov recently got a hold of... not sure after that."
<Seraphna> "But I've turned over my military commendation."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> No...no...I'm going to settle in and then head to the beach.
* Ceilidh nods. "I guess I can understand why.."
<DeathStar> 6* The bellhop bows his head slightly, then steps out.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien moves over to a snack machine, putting in some coins.
* Cassandra`Arakawa then moves to unpack and settle in.
<Seraphna> "Not sure anyone does... that's why I'm doing it."
* Ceilidh looks a little confused for a moment, then speaks. "I.. guess."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pulls out the candy bar, chewing on it.
* Ariel has joined #PAX-Season7Mini17
* Seraphna sighs and sits back down, dangling her injured foot, "I'm... I've never really been human before... a weapon, a tool, and a machine... perhaps a bit of a bitch..."
<Ceilidh> "So this is goodbye then?"
<Seraphna> "Dunno."
<Ceilidh> "... ahh.. well, it'll be a good chance to live, right?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands in the hallway, eating his candy bar.
<Seraphna> "Yeah... a completely resh start I guess."
<Seraphna> "...You'll take good care of Kane... won't you?"
<Ceilidh> "Of course."
<Ceilidh> NRP: Next session, Kane dies.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> And now...for the beach. *undresses and pulls on a bikini, then a light dress over the bikini just for the trip down to the sand...then she heads on out!
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr finishes putting on her clothes - she's picked the skimpest outfit she's ever bought, a shirt and skirt. He hair is done back in a haphazard pony tail. She adjusts the shirt once, no smile on her face.
<Seraphna> "How'
<Seraphna> "How's Zephyr?"
<Ceilidh> "I haven't checked on her yet.."
<Ceilidh> "You could come along with me if you want."
* Seraphna nods quietly, looking a little surprised.
<Ceilidh> "Want to now?"
<Seraphna> "I guess so..."
<Seraphna> "I haven't... seen her since..."
* Ariel has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* Seraphna closes her eyes
* Ceilidh nods quietly, biting her lip a little
* Ariel has joined #PAX-Season7Mini17
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at a fly on the wall, then her plastic fork for food earlier. She takes the fork, then throws it at the fly, missing by a good 7 inches. She frowns at her aiming ability
* Ceilidh pauses, uncertainly. "Well, lets go then.."
* Seraphna gets up and grabs her crutch, walking out behind her.
* Ceilidh starts out for Zephyr's room, still uncertain
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at them walking by. "Going somewhere?" 6he asks Sera slowly.
<DeathStar> 6* As Cassandra reaches the beach, she would find it full of people - it seems it's a lively beach, for of people of all ages. A 7 year old boy stares up at her with big eyes
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...what...?
<DeathStar> 6* The boy just runs off instead of answering that.
<Seraphna> "Zephyr... just to say goodbye."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...ok... *moves to find a spot*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Goodbye, is it? 6He looks curious.
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra would find an empty spot that's about 15 meters from the water.
* Cassandra`Arakawa lays out her beach towel and then pulls off her sun dress.
<Seraphna> "We'll tlak in a few..."
<Seraphna> *A rather pretty blonde sunning herself looks over at Cass, she seems oddly familiar.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Hmmm? *looks at the blonde*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps out of her room, turning to walk toward the elevators.
<Seraphna> "Zeph...?"
<Seraphna> *The blonde lifts her sunglasses, it's Elayne.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses to glance over her shoulder, showing no real outward signs at seeing Sera.
<Ceilidh> "Zephyr?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yeah? 6She asks, her tone having an unusual tone to it: impatience.
<Ceilidh> "... I came to see how you were doing..."
<Seraphna> "Hi..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> So this is where you disappeared to. *lays down on her beach towel*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Just wonderful, thanks for checking. 6She turns to go again.
<Ceilidh> "... I see..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr hits the elevator button, shifting her stance as she waits.
<Ceilidh> "... how are you... nevermind..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands there in the hallway, observing the behavior from a distance.
* Cassandra`Arakawa pulls on a pair of sunglasses on rolls on to her belly.
<Ceilidh> "I... guess I'll see you at HQ...?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Sure. 6She steps into the elevator when the doors open, mashing the first floor.
* Seraphna stares at her, crestfallen
<Seraphna> "Zephyr..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr says nothing to Sera as the doors close.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Ummm... yeah whow, never expected one of you out here."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I'm on vacation.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Not on duty, good. So how are you?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Trying to feel better.
* Disconnected
* Attempting to rejoin channel #PAX-Season7Mini17
* Rejoined channel #PAX-Season7Mini17
<Ceilidh> NRP: WB
* Ceilidh turns, and starts to walk out of the hospital
<Seraphna> "Ceil... take care of her too..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien watches Sera go back into her room, then turns and walks in after her.
* Seraphna takes a seat on her bed again.
<Ceilidh> NRP: Was Zephyr leaving, BTW?
<DeathStar> NRP: Mmmm hm
* Ceilidh looks back to Sera and nods, looking for Zephyr on the way out
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Far as I know you all lived."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps out into the lobby.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Mmm-hmmm...but half the team was laid up.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes Sera. "She probably needs a lot of time."
* Ariel is just entering the hospital, carrying a shopping bag, as Zephyr steps out of the elevator. She pauses a moment, then hurries over.
* Seraphna nods quietly.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sees Ariel, then adverts her eyes to the side instead of at Ariel.
* Ceilidh heads over towards Zephyr too
<DeathStar> <Darien> So, about your job. I never offically removed you from the pay roll.
<Seraphna> "I was going to hand you my resignation."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Very well. 6He turns to go.
<Seraphna> "Darien..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances back.
<DeathStar> 6* A man lays down on a towel near Cass, giving her a smile as he tans.
<Seraphna> "For whatever it's worth... I'm sorry... if you ever need the help of a mechanic... look me up."
* Cassandra`Arakawa glances over at the man...
* Ariel slows her pace some, "..what's wrong, Zephyr?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yeah, sure. 6He says, clearly not going to do so, but being polite. He leaves into hallway.
* Ceilidh keeps a short distance behind Ariel and Zephyr, not wishing to intrude, but still wishing to be around
* Seraphna sighs and picks up her bag, looking down at her datapad.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Nothing. 6She says evenly, moving along quietly.
<Seraphna> *Elayne looks over too.
* Ceilidh just looks worried
<DeathStar> 6* The man seems to be yoru average looking hunk of a human speciman.
* Ariel doesn't stop her, "...that's not true."
* Cassandra`Arakawa lets out a low whistle.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I don't want to talk about it, okay? 6She snaps suddenly, turning to look at Ariel.
* Ariel simple nods, "I won't make you. But I will if decide you want to."
<Ariel> NRP: Simply
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr says nothing, stepping out into the daylight. "I'm going to walk back. Alone." 6She keeps emphasis on the last word, walking off down the sidewalks to the streets.
* Ceilidh just sighs
<DeathStar> 6* Darien reaches the lobby finally, coming up behind Ariel and Ceil as Zephyr moves off.
<Ceilidh> "... Ariel...? Do... you think she'll be alright...?"
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Cass, how about we go find a drink."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...sure...
<DeathStar> <Darien> ....I see she's got an attitude to everyone...
<Ceilidh> "... in a way... it's comforting to know it's not just me..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> She actually demanded I give her the military pay she was owed yesterday. 6He notes.
* Ariel looks worried after Zephyr leaves, just watching the door silently.
<Ceilidh> "It... doesn't seem like the Zephyr I knew..."
* Seraphna looks up, sighing, "Don't even know where to go now..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... she's just got a lot of anger to work out, Ariel. 6He tries to say to comfort her.
<Ceilidh> "I... guess it's better this way... than letting it explode..."
<Seraphna> *Elayne gets up after putting her top back on and grabs her towel, "I know a place."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Cool. *gets up as well, gathering her things*
<DeathStar> <Darien> ..... 6He lifts his hand, as if to touch ARiel's shoulder, but he drops it. "So, Ariel...what will you do?"
* Ariel shakes her head. "...I... don't know."
<Seraphna> "I don't even have anyone to call do I... damnit I really am on a fresh start..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll keep her off active duty for a while. I don't really.... want to put her back on the field so soon.
<DeathStar> 6* The man watches the two go.
* Seraphna looks down her contact list and sighs, hesitating over one name.
<Seraphna> "Yeah in my dreams..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Ceil and Ariel, notnig the awkward silence. "So, Ceil. How ... is Kane doing?"
<Seraphna> *Elayne heads towards the boardwalk. Cass might notice a few people around the beach seem very intent on looking at them.
<Ceilidh> "Not so bad... better than most, in any case."
* Cassandra`Arakawa is used to getting the looks...
<Ceilidh> NRP: But not used to people looking at her face!
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL!!!
<DeathStar> <Darien> That's good. Well, look at the time, I should be going. 6As if he, too wishes to distance himself, uncomfortable. He turns to walk off.
<Ceilidh> "... I'm not even sure what I should do to be honest."
<Ceilidh> "I'll probably stick with Darien's team, but... this has been a real shock."
* Ariel turns to Darien as he starts off, "Darien. Look out for her."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances over his shoulder. "Yeah. Of course." 6He gives her a smile. "She'll be fine."
* Ceilidh smiles a little hearing that, despite her dark mood
<Ceilidh> NRP: Ah, wrong term. More a blue mood, I think?
<Ceilidh> "I already told Serena that I'd take care of her, so I guess I'll tell you that too."
<DeathStar> 6* Nearby, on a park bench, Warren sits there, tapping his cane against the sidewalk. He glances toward Ariel, despite being a distance away.
<Ceilidh> "It probably doesn't mean as much coming from me though, does it?"
* Ariel shakes her head a little, "No. I appreciate it."
<Ceilidh> "Thanks.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren adjusts his sunglasses, waiting for Ariel to notice him, since he doesn't feel like walking.
* Ariel looks to Ceilidh, "Would you excuse me?"
<Ceilidh> "Alright."
* Ceilidh lets Ariel talk to Warren alone
<Seraphna> *Elayne leads her to a bar and settles in, smiling, "Sorry I wasn't expecting company today."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ITs alright.
* Ariel idly makes her way over to Warren, "I had wondered where you'd gotten off to. You move quite quickly, considering your condition."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I won't be moving much anymore. 6He taps his right leg with his cane. "Muscle damage is extensive."
<Seraphna> Elayne> "So where are you staying?"
* Ariel takes a seat, "You could always get it replaced."
* Cassandra`Arakawa names her hotel...
<Seraphna> *Elayne spits out her drink. "That's the most expensive hotel in town... how are you affording that?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> That's not my style. 6He leans on the cane a bit. "How are you holding up?" 6He asks. To most, the tone would seem as if he were talking about a weather cloud, but it's clear he's concerned.
* Ariel nods, "I didn't think it would be." She leans back, looking up at the sky. "I'm worried about her."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. 6He nods, the sunglasses shifting a bit from the motion. "I noticed she was acting different."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I have a sugar daddy that I don't know about or something.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> NRP: And with that...I am off...
* Cassandra`Arakawa has left #PAX-Season7Mini17
<Ariel> "I'm worried that her contact with Zeraphna has had residual effects..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> From what I've gathered, it's been a slow decline since Chad. The Zeraphna most likely compounded it. And the fact she was legally dead for over three minutes. 6His fist tightens on the cane and lets out a pent up breath.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Well... what room?"
* Ariel nods slowly, "I hate to see her in this condition."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I know. 6He says, clearly feeling the same way.
* Ceilidh looks around, unsure where to go next
<DeathStar> 6* Warren runs his hand along the cane. "I feel.." 6He pauses.
* Ariel pauses, looking to Warren
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He pats his hand on the cane. "As I should do something, but I know not what." 6He says, clearly changing what he was going to say.
<DeathStar> (as if)
* Ariel nods slowly. She doesn't believe that's what he originally intended, but isn't going to question it. "I feel almost as if it is my responsibility, that she's been through so much."
* Ceilidh eyes the surroundings.. maybe there's a nearby bar to go to
<DeathStar> <Warren> Nonsense. 6He shakes his head, pulling down the glasses and glancing at Ariel. It's clear he's a bit high on pain pills, but he's clearly in a mind right enough to focus. "You cannot be... everywhere. Though she's young, she is her own person. Just as much as any of the other dragoons are their own persons. You cannot be everywhere."
<DeathStar> 6* More than likely, there is a bar.
* Ceilidh heads off to the nearest bar then. She didn't have any real destination right now, and it's a good place to spend some time, especially currently
<DeathStar> 6* As she steps inside, she would find it's the bar she was taken to weeks ago by the others.
* Ariel nods again. "I know. I understand. But... I still feel guilty, since she has been hurt so much."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I know. 6He glances ahead, folding his sunglasses and putting them in his pocket. "I hurt her once...." 6He says softly.
* Ceilidh smiles, though a little painedly
* Ceilidh then heads to the bar. "I'll have a cider.."
<DeathStar> 6* The bartender hands over the cider.
<Ceilidh> "Thankyou."
* Ceilidh sits down, and drinks quietly
* Ariel looks to Warren questioning, letting him volunteer more if he's willing
<DeathStar> 6* As Ceilidh sits there, the most unusual thing she sees is the fact there's a blue haired waitress.
* Ceilidh watches the waitress curiously
<DeathStar> 6* Warren runs his hand along the cane. "After the death of my fianc馥, I lost faith in the dragoons for the longest time. My trust was gone and the trust Zephyr and I had together was broken. So I washed out as a pilot. It hurt her, when I walked out. 6He says slowly, saying more than he normally does all week. "I didn't see her again until PAX."
<DeathStar> 6* The waitress moves about, catching the odd glance from Ceilidh. She glances her way.
<Ceilidh> "Umm.. I'm sorry, I just.. haven't seen hair that colour before."
<DeathStar> <Woman> You wouldn't believe how often I hear that one. 6She says with a smile.
<Ceilidh> "Well.. it is a little unusual."
<DeathStar> <Woman> I know. That's why my parents named me Blue.
* Ariel nods slowly, closing her eyes. "I... understand." She almost winces, but at her own words rather than Warren's.
<Ceilidh> "Oh, it's your natural colour?"
<DeathStar> <Blue> I hope my parents didn't dye my hair as a baby.
<Ceilidh> "That would be weird."
<Ceilidh> "I'm Ceilidh."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there. "I know where she's coming from," 6he says after a moment. "All too well. If it wasn't meeting you, I might not have dropped my prejudices."
<DeathStar> 6* Blue smiles, holding out a hand. "That's Celtic?"
* Ceilidh shakes her hand. "Yes."
<DeathStar> <Blue> Lovely name.
<Ariel> "...I suppose I'm not much better myself."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at her.
<Ceilidh> "Thanks."
<DeathStar> 6* Blue nods. "Well, enjoy your drink."
<Ceilidh> "It was nice to meet you."
<DeathStar> 6* Blue nods, moving back to serving others.
<Ariel> "I... let my partner die."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren's brow shifts slightly, and he waits for her to continue, if she wants to do so.
* Ariel shakes her head slowly, "I just... I just wasn't strong enough. So he asked me to sacrifice him to save the royalty. And... I did." She cringes, "...even as he died, he thanked me for everything. Thanked me for killing him..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I know it must have been difficult. 6He says, choosing his words carefully. "Doing something like that in order to achieve something else."
<DeathStar> 6* Some commotion goes on in the corner of the bar; it seems some twenty-something looking guys are in a booth with someone, buying her drinks.
<Ariel> "I shouldn't have done it... I should have still tried."
* Ceilidh looks over, watching
<DeathStar> 6* Brown hair. Looks about 16. Very familiar.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We can always look at the past with hindsight. It won't change the present.
* Ceilidh tries to put a name to the face
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr.
* Ceilidh wanders over cautiously. This could be trouble
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances up, her smile vanishing as Ceil shows up. The various guys glance at Ceil as well.
<Ceilidh> "Don't mind me.." *just orders another cider, staying close by, but hopefully not suspiciously close*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> .... 6She runs a hand through her hair, choosing to ignore Ceil. The guys certainly do, going back to their talk with Zephyr, amazed at how much she can drink. It seems they're the ones buying her drinks.
<Ceilidh> .oO(Well.. as long as no trouble starts... ...what am I even going to do if it does?)
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr goes back to flirting with the guys, shooting Ceil glances now and again
* Ariel nods slowly, considering.
* Ceilidh just tries to look inconspicuous while drinking
<DeathStar> 6* Warren studies Ariel, his eyes trailing along her face.
<DeathStar> 6* Blue peers over Ceil's shoulder. "So are you obviously spying on them?"
<Ceilidh> "Well... it's someone I know... I'm just worried."
<DeathStar> <Blue> She does appear to be kind of young to be with them. Does her mother know?
<Ceilidh> "I don't think so... but she should be fine... I'm just watching in case it's not..."
<DeathStar> <Blue> Whatcha going to do if it turns bad?
<Ceilidh> "... I... don't know."
<DeathStar> 6* Blue offers her a smile. "I could throw them out."
* Ariel just sighs.
<Ceilidh> "I don't know if it's a good idea yet..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> .... 6He shifts his hand on the handle. "You've come a long way since then, Ariel. A long way."
<Ceilidh> "... maybe I should go and fetch her mother anyway..."
<DeathStar> <Blue> If you think that would end this better.
<Ceilidh> "I'm probably worrying over nothing, but... better safe than sorry."
* Ceilidh heads out to find Ariel again
* Ariel nods slowly, "Prehaps.."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I know it. 6He says firmly. "We all have things in the past where we failed to make the correct choice. I'd like to think what matters is that we ... learn from it and do better."
* Ceilidh heads over to Ariel and Warren. "I... I'm sorry to interrupt, but... I've found Zephyr, and she's... still acting strange, but in a different way now."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren slides his glasses back on when he hears Ceil approaching, turning his head toward her.
<Ceilidh> "It.. doesn't seem normal for Zephyr to flirt... even when drinking."
Session Close: Sat Oct 14 00:00:00 2006
<DeathStar> 6* Warren's lips frown a bit at drinking, but it's hard to tell why exactly. His hand slides into his pocket, feeling on his pill bottle.
<Ceilidh> "She's in the pub right now."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods his head. "I see."
* Ariel bites her lip uncertainly.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren's hand moves along the handle of the cane, much like someone something, but not wanting to give into the desire.
* Ceilidh seems uncertain too, and nervous
<Ceilidh> "I'll.. go back and keep an eye on her, anyway..."
* Ceilidh heads back, whether Ariel follows or not
* Ariel looks to Warren, "...what do you think?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> People do stupid things drunk. 6He says softly, lifting the cane and dropping it down.
<Ariel> "She'd probally listen to you easier, if you're up to it."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods, standing up using the pressure of the cane to support his standing. "Alright."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren begins to move away, obviously using the cane more and more as the days pass.
<DeathStar> 6* As Ceil arrives, Zephyr is stepping out with her three fellow companions.
* Ceilidh watches uncertainly
<DeathStar> 6* The four of them seem to be leaving the bar.
* Ceilidh goes to tell Ariel and Warren which way they went
<DeathStar> 6* Warren passes Ceil, having come up behind her while she was watching. He moves for the four of them.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Zephyr. 6He says sternly, getting their attention. He grabs her arm. "You're making a mistake." 6He leans on the cane as she glares at him, shaking her arm to dislodge his grip. <Zephyr> Go away, Warren. I'm not some kid.
* Ceilidh watches, not ready to interfere further
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stares at the guys, his teeth showing. "I advise you three leave if you don't want me angry." 6They eye his cripple state, but something about his tone makes them leave.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is clearly angry herself. She just turns and walks past Warren, leaving for the house. He lets her go, glancing at the ground.
<DeathStar> 6* He reaches into his pocket, pulling out his pill bottle, throwing back a few pills and swallowing them, shoving his bottle back in his pocket. He regards Ceil quietly.
<Ceilidh> "... I hope everything's alright now..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hardly.
<Ceilidh> "I didn't think it would be..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren is lost in thought again, just leaning on his cane.
<Ceilidh> "Will it ever be alright again...?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> She's angry. Hurting. Rebelling. 6He shrugs.
* Ceilidh nods. "That heals... eventually... I hope."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the bar, tapping his hand on the cane, as if debating going inside.
<DeathStar> <Warren> You should probably get home. 6He tells Ceilidh finally.
<Ceilidh> "Alright. I guess I've done enough here."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps the cane on the sidewalk in thought.
* Ceilidh starts to head back home
<DeathStar> 6* Warren waits for her to move out of sight, then grabs the bar door, pulling it open and stepping inside. He moves over to the bar and sits on a stool, propping his cane against it.
<DeathStar> 6* He nods to the bartender. "Whiskey." 6He says simply, tapping the counter once. The bartender sets down the glass and Warren cups his hand around it.
* Seraphna hobbles out to the sidewalk, bag over her shoulder as a car stops in front of her.
<Seraphna> *The driverside window opens and Ceres smiles at her, "Need a ride?"
<Seraphna> "Thanks..."
<Seraphna> Ceres> "No problem. Not for one of the AA."
* Seraphna smiles weakly and hobbles to the other side of the car, putting her stuff in the back.
<DeathStar> -END-

<MiniGM> *waves them to start*
<MiniGM> 6Cassandra steps into the bar at the resort, woman can be seen dancing off in the designated spot with guys and speaking of guys, there's a plethora of good looking hunks for Cassandra to pick from
* Cassandra`Arakawa heads on to the bar to get a drink...seeing as Elayne seems to have vanished again during the walk here...
* Alicia has joined #PAX-Season7Mini17
<MiniGM> 6A reddish-brown haired guy, around 19 can be seen and heard regalling several girls about his adventures across the cosmos.
* Alicia is now known as Red_Fox
* Red_Fox has left #PAX-Season7Mini17
* Alicia has joined #PAX-Season7Mini17
* Alicia is now known as Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru
<DeathStar> 6* John slides up beside Cassandra. "Well, if it isn't the playgirl of the year."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ..oh hell...
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru eyes John from a little distance away, then heads over
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Slides up on Cassandras other side. "So this is her huh John?"
<DeathStar> 6* John gives her a grin, waving to the bartender for a drink. He shifts, propping his head up to look at Cassandra. "I like to think I'm a little bit of heaven."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru tries to sneak up behind John, and tap him on the shoulder
<DeathStar> 6* John jerks , banging his knee. "OW!" 6He turns toward Hotaru.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> And that's playmate of the year... *eyes him*
<MiniGM> <Dias> Did it hurt? 6He asks her.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Well, that wasn't..." *eyes Dias*
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes Dias as well.
<MiniGM> <Dias> When you fell from heaven that is?
<DeathStar> 6* John whistles lowly, grabbing his drink and eyeing Hotaru. "Now I KNOW you taught him that one, because that's too lame for me."
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<Seraphna> *Elayne comes back from getting some drinks, she takes a seat with them. "Well well..."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "No way. Not even I'd fall for THAT one. I'm not going to teach him lame pickup lines."
<DeathStar> <John> What would you fall for, Hotaru. 6He wiggles his eyebrows once.
<MiniGM> 6Dias looks at Cassandra, making one of those faces you can't be mad at.
* Seraphna is now known as Elayne
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks down at the ground, a little embarrassed
<DeathStar> 6* John grins, glancing back at Cassandra. "So, what are you doing here on this planet, 'Angel Who Fell From The Heavens'?"
<Elayne> "She's on vacation."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Yeah...vacation.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Must be nice to have a vacation..."
<MiniGM> <Dias> I think she can answer for herself...Vacation huh....You must have a nice job to be able to afford this place.
<DeathStar> 6* John glances at Elayne, then at Cassandra, then makes a :o face. "Ooooooh. You two are on vacation." 6He nods, giving a grin.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> .oO(Well, technically, this IS one big vacation.)
<DeathStar> 6* John whispers "Lesbians" to Dias.
* Elayne grins back and takes a sip of her drink, "Why yes we both are."
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Looks over at John, an odd look on his face then a wicked smile.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ... ... ...she was already here when I arrived!
<DeathStar> <John> You know, Cassandra. I was a woman once. 6He says utterly seriously.
* Elayne giggles
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Mmmhmmm..."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks embarrassed again
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Then suddenly frowns, only to chance to a deviant smile. "You talk like you were the only one!"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...well...I'll give you points for creativity...
<Elayne> "Now that sounds like an interesting story."
<MiniGM> <Dias> We're serious.,
<Elayne> "Do tell, were you pretty as girls?"
<DeathStar> 6* John throws back his drink, tapping the bar for another. "Well, I'd say we looked about like that." 6He thumbs at Hotaru.
<Elayne> "You looked like her? Or as ravishing?" *she smiles softly*
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Downs his beer and nods for another. "So what brings someone so beautiful all the way out here?"
<DeathStar> <John> And we meet Cassandra, in case you're writing this down for the news.
<DeathStar> (mean)
<Elayne> "I'm no longer a reporter Johnny boy."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... and there was me, thinking you were complimenting me."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Vacation.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, Hotaru. You're like a sister to us. 6He puts an arm around her. "A sister who loves to nag us everytime we do something mommy doesn't like."
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Pauses, eyeing Elayne, squinting. He then turns to John. "Is this the reporter girl you told me about?"
<DeathStar> <John> Maybe. Ask her for a private interview and find out.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Well, being around Cheryl and Zephyr all the time, I did have to be the responsible one..."
<MiniGM> <Dias> Wait wait wait...When you say Private...
<DeathStar> <John> Cheryl - now there's a dragoon who can drink. 6He points out.
<DeathStar> 6* John nudges Dias toward Elayne, nodding once.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Oh yeah, I couldn't beat her if I tried."
<Elayne> "I've never met this guy before... new freidn of yours Johnny?"
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Raises his eyebrows. "Don't forget, Cheryl's can kick your ass too afterwards.
<DeathStar> <John> I tried once. I went blind for a week. 6He sips his drink, then leans toward Cassandra. "So, what sort of vacation are you on?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Just trying to relax...
<DeathStar> <John> This here, Elayne, is my good friend Dias. Why don't you two go chat. 6He turns back to Cass. "Relax, huh?"
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Grabs his beer, taking a swig from it. "You know what you need Cass, is a nice massage. 6He interlocks his fingers together and cracks them.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Work's been tough, I guess?"
<DeathStar> 6* John shoots Dias a glare for moving in on his target.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Yes, I do...but not from you.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru laughs at that
<MiniGM> <Dias> I happen to be a certified Massuist.
<DeathStar> <John> You know, why do I let you two follow me again? 6He mutters, sipping his drink.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Because we make things interesting?"
<Elayne> "Oh come now Dias, let's talk."
<MiniGM> 6Dias shrugs his shoulders, turning his hands upright slightly.
<DeathStar> 6* John smirks, glancing at Hotaru. "Interesting, eh?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Come on...those masseuse certificates are sdimestore dealies...
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Looks over at Elayne. "Alrighty then..." 6He turns his head to Cass quick. "This man once took down an evil conglomorate with his bare hands.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru grins and nods. "Interesting."
<DeathStar> 6* John raises a brow, glancing over his other shoulder at Dias.
* Elayne moves off to the side and takes Dias with her, "So, you trabvel with Johnny do you?"
<MiniGM> 6Dias winks at John as he's dragged off.
<DeathStar> 6* John glances back at Cassandra. "Well, it seems my young friend has woed your companion away."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Whatever.
<MiniGM> 6Dias turns to Elayne. "Oh yeah, you could consider John my mentor pretty much
<DeathStar> <John> Wow, you really ARE uptight? 6He notes seriously, throwing back another drink.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "You should have a few more drinks."
<DeathStar> 6* John gives Hotaru a nod. Well done, he thinks.
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru takes a swig of whiskey
* Elayne adjusts her top a little, "Interesting, what's your full name?"
<MiniGM> <Dias> Uhh....Dias?
<DeathStar> <John> Here, I'll buy you a drink. What's your poison, Cass? He asks.
<Elayne> "No last name cutie?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> .oO(Looks like Dias scored already.)
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Scratches the back of his head. "No, but if you like I'll borrow your's for the night.
* Elayne giggles, "Well my full name is Elliana Try'ton. But you can just call me Elayne or Ellie."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Tequila.
<DeathStar> 6* John nods his head at the bartender. "Two shots of tequila." 6He tosses down some gil.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Make that three."!
<MiniGM> 6Dias pauses, eyeing her. He then leans forward, squinting his eyes. "I remember you! You were the one spying on John!"
<Elayne> "That's right, I was a bit naughtier back then."
<MiniGM> <Dias> Well I sure hope you didn't lose that naughty streak. 6He throws his arm around Elayne's shoulder.
<DeathStar> 6* John nods, holding up three fingers.
<DeathStar> 6* The bartender moves over, giving each of them three shots. John holds it up as if to toast. "Here's to tequila."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "To tequila!"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Here here. *raises her shot glass*
<DeathStar> NRP: *John turns on Tequila Makes Her Clothes Come Off*
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru drinks
<DeathStar> 6* John throws back his tequila shot, drumming his hands on the bar and ordering three more, tossing down the gil.
<DeathStar> <John> So, Cassandra, how's the spy business treating you?
* Elayne smiles wickedly at him, "Well I can sure bring it out if you want."
* Ariel has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<MiniGM> <Dias> Well well well, it would appear I have found myself a hell cat. 6His left hand drops down her shoulder, cupping her boob.
<MiniGM> <Dias> Well well well, it would appear I have found myself a hell cat. 6His left hand drops down her shoulder, cupping her boob.
* Ariel has joined #PAX-Season7Mini17
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Its alright. Finally took out the bad guy...
<DeathStar> <John> The bad guy? 6He volunteers as they all three get more shots of tequila from the bartender.
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<Cassandra`Arakawa> Adam.
* Ariel has quit IRC (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by Ari[AWAY])))
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
<DeathStar> <John> That was the.... bleached dude?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I think I heard of him once.. total psycho, right?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Yeah...
<DeathStar> <John> You sound like you're actually sort of bummed about it. 6He throws back his second shot.
* Elayne giggles a little and grins, "My aren't we forward."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Glad you got him.. what went wrong?"
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Looks over at her. "Hmmm?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I used to know him...back before the whole psycho thing.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh. ... were you friends? 6He grabs Hotaru's shot when she's not looking and downs it.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... oh..."
* Elayne looks back at him, "Hmmm>:
* Elayne looks back at him, "Hmmm?"
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Takes another swig of his beer. "So if you're not an evil reporter, what are you now?" 6He continues to let Elayne lead him.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Not really...but we were soldiers in that same team...and you know... *downs her shot*
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru nods, going to down her shot, then blinking
<DeathStar> <John> I understand. 6He motions for three more shots.
<Elayne> "Bit of a vagabond really."
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6A dumbfounded look appears on his face. "I see...So what brings YOU hear?"
<DeathStar> 6* The bartender fills up the three shot glasses again. John holds up his shot. "In rememberence of old friends." 6He pauses, his eyes getting vacant a second, then throws back his shot.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Yeah.."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru throws back her shot shortly after
<Elayne> Actually, I was on vacation here too. A personal one to unwind and relax.
* Elayne smiles and moves a little closer to him
<MiniGM> <Dias> And what would you have to relax from? 6Makes no motion to stop her even though he's already pulled her as close as can be.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...old friends.. * downs the shot*
<Elayne> Know anything about the Atlanteans?
<MiniGM> <Dias> Not a god damned thing.
<DeathStar> 6* John takes a deep breath, clearly plastered at this point. He holds up three more fingers.
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Downs his beer then stares at the empty bottle, tilting it down and looking up into it, a sad look on his face appearing
<Elayne> Then I'm in love with you! *she giggles sweetly*
<Elayne> "What
<Elayne> "What's wrong?"
<DeathStar> 6* The bartender fills up the three shot glasses again.
<MiniGM> <Dias> My beer's empty...6HIs hand shoots out, switching his empty beer with a full one from a bar table.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...what are you doing?
<DeathStar> <John> What? 6He blinks.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> The three finger thing?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Either how many drinks he's had, or he's rating your breasts."
<DeathStar> <John> It means three more drunks. Wow, how drunk are you?
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, glancing at Hotaru.
<DeathStar> 6* John glances back at Cassandra's boobs. "I think that would be a ten finger rating."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Good point."
<Ariel> <Em> *pitches a peanut at John's head from across the room. She didn't need to even hear that one*
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "They're too big for the 'out of five' scale."
<DeathStar> 6* John gets hit. He looks up. "Hey1"
* Elayne giggles a bit more, grinning, "Like your beer huh?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...right...whatever...
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Looks down at his full beer, a shocked look on his face. "Hey it filled itself. 
<MiniGM> 6Dias takes a swig, beginning to drink it.
<DeathStar> <John> Sore topic? 6He asks Cassandra.
<DeathStar> 6* John throws back his shot, having almost forgotten it in the boob talk.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Everyone mentions the breasts...
<Ariel> <Em> *idly makes her way over* "You're not recruiting, are you?" *She stops dead, once she notices Cassandra*
<DeathStar> <John> Why, would you like her---? 6He pauses, staring at Em's pausing.
<Ariel> <Em> *hangs her head* "...I'm sorry."
* Elayne snuggles him a bit more and takes a swig of her own beer
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... what just happened?"
<DeathStar> <John> Sorry...?
* Cassandra`Arakawa looks at Em...
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks over too
<MiniGM> <Dias> So Ms. Elayne...Where are you taking me?
* Elayne puts a finger to her lips and appears to think about it, "Hmmm... to my room if you like."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Do.. you know her...?"
<DeathStar> 6* John puzzles.
<MiniGM> <Dias> Do you got one of those kick ass non-friction beds? Cuz if not, we can steal Johns. He fishes out a key card for a room.
<MiniGM> <Dias> Do you got one of those kick ass non-friction beds? Cuz if not, we can steal Johns. He fishes out a key card for a room.
<DeathStar> NRP: *Dias keeps repeating the same thing, broken*
<MiniGM> NRP: BITE ME!
<Ariel> <Em> "...I think I need a drink."
* Elayne grins, "Now you're fun."
<DeathStar> 6* John looks baffled, glancing at Cassandra, then Em. "What in the world is going on?"
<DeathStar> 6* John holds out a shot of tequila to Em.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Ok...
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I've never seen her before in my life...don't know what her problem is.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "It's four tequila now."
<DeathStar> <John> Maybe she's crushing on you.
<DeathStar> 6* John holds up four fingers now. The bartender complies, filling up everyone's drinks.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks as if she's going to say something, then doesn't
<MiniGM> <Dias> 6Twirls the Card key on his finger tip. "Then let's try this bad boy out."
<Elayne> "Lead the way handsome."
* MiniGM grabs her by her arm and begins leading her out of the bar.
<MiniGM> NRP: CURSES! The MinIGM stole her!
* Elayne smiles and lets him lead
* Cassandra`Arakawa takes the next shot.
<Ariel> <Em> *downs her drink straight, without even making a face*
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru downs her shot too
<DeathStar> 6* John throws back his own shot, staring straight at Em.
<DeathStar> <John> You know, you're getting kinda creepy.
<MiniGM> 6And so the two make their way to the Aquarius to have sex in John's non-friction bed, which was a problem at first causing many bruises and sore limbs.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...yeah...
<Cassandra`Arakawa> 6* Myria is on the Aquarius though!
<DeathStar> NRP: On JOhn's bed?
<Ariel> <Em> "..I get that a lot. When you can tell things, people don't think you should, it freaks them out."
<MiniGM> MRP: *Dias offers her to join*
<DeathStar> <John> Tell things?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Oh, you don't remember? That's okay."
<Ariel> <Em> *nods* "...I'm very observant."
<DeathStar> <John> And what can you ... tell?
<Ariel> <Em> *gestures at Cassandra* "...she had a friend that liked to inflate her chest."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Oh, you can tell that they're fake too?"
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes Cssandra suddenly.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...what?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Or... wait, seriously?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...of course they're fake...my whole body is fake...I'm a damn full conversion cyborg...sheesh...
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... I need another drink."
<DeathStar> <John> It's true. 6He nods sagely. "Rylon told me all ab---" 6He pauses. "Uh, he told me nothing."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...what?
* Cassandra`Arakawa eyes John.
<DeathStar> 6* John coughs, motioning for a bottle of whiskey.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...talk.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Get one for me too."
<DeathStar> <John> I, uh, er..
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...
<DeathStar> 6* John holds up two fingers and two bottles of whiskey are set down. He begins to rapidly chug his, making a hissing sound as he sets it down
<DeathStar> <John> Okay, maybe so sorta talked about you once. On a trip.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Anyway, whoever made your body did a good job. Maybe the breasts are a little big, but apart from that, it's totally convincing."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> And...?
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru takes a DEEP swig from her bottle
<DeathStar> <John> And maybe the topic of what it was like to have sex with a cyborg came up.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Did you take notes?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> 6* Myria is traumatized by Dias and Elayne's activities!
<DeathStar> 6* John puts the bottle back to his lips, swallowing a large gulp and hisses again. He eyes Hotaru.
<DeathStar> <John> Why, do you want them?
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru laughs
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Nice comeback."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Anyway...?
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks thoughtful for a moment
<DeathStar> <John> Well, you know. He said you were... 6He shrugs. "Okay." 6He goes back to the botlte.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... 'okay'?"
<DeathStar> <John> Yeah, pretty much his words.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> What...?
<DeathStar> <John> He said the sex was just "okay".
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Sheesh, I wouldn't expect Rylon to have that much experience."
<DeathStar> 6* John coughs on his drink laughing
<DeathStar> <John> Well, yeah, Rylon getting a girl is an amazing feat.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Whatever...
<DeathStar> 6* John glances at Cassandra. "I guess you don't want to know what else he told me."
<Ariel> <Em> "...urg, okay. I didn't need THAT image."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...talk...now.
<DeathStar> <John> He said you wiggle your toes during sex and you make some sort of animal like sound when you... you know ... 6Motions with his hand. "Orgasm."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru 's eyes go wide, and then she laughs
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...I do not!
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Which one?"
<DeathStar> <John> Well....
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Neither!
<Ariel> <Em> *twitches*
<DeathStar> <John> So you're saying that Rylon was lying about you squeaking like a chimpmunk?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Are you alright, Em?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I DO NOT!
<DeathStar> 6* John is oblivious to Em right now, totally plastered and focused on Cassandra.
<DeathStar> <John> What DO you sound like then?
* Cassandra`Arakawa gives him THE LOOK
<DeathStar> 6* John grins, grabbing his bottle. "Point taken."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru keeps drinking from her whiskey bottle
<Ariel> <Em> "Both of you STOP IT."
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, eyeing Em. "Wha?"
<Ariel> <Em> *whimpers* "...you're giving me a headache..."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Awww..."
<DeathStar> <John> ... ME?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "With all the talk of sex, I think."
<DeathStar> <John> Sex gives her a headache?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... I... hope not..."
<DeathStar> 6* John grins at Hotaru.
<DeathStar> <John> And why do you hope that?
<Ariel> <Em> "... ... ..."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Because I don't want her having a headache if she ever finds someone!"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Anyway, lets just change the subject! She's not comfortable with it, whatever it is!"
<DeathStar> <John> Sure. So, Cassandra. Set a topic for us.
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes his bottle of whiskey, watching the room spin. He tries to bring it up to his lips.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "So.. how's Zephyr doing?"
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru finishes off her bottle
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes Hotaru's bottle finished off, then his own. He scoffs at his weakness and begins to chug it.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Zephyr...got kidnapped...brainwashed...died...brought back from the dead by Warren...and then I went on vacation.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... I..." *looks too shocked to continue the sentence*
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I... need another bottle..."
<DeathStar> 6* John looks at Cassandra. "Whaaaat?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> *to the bartender* "Another bottle of whiskey, please!"
<DeathStar> 6* The bartender complies, taking more of John's money.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru takes another deep swig, then a deep breath.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "So... how is she now...?"
<Ariel> <Em> "...poor girl."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... I shouldn't have been so worried about my own safety... sounds like Zephyr had it ten times worse..."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "John, I take back anything I might've said about you putting us in unneccessary risk..."
<DeathStar> <John> See? I'm perfectly harmless. 6He says, slurring his words a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* He wiggles his eyebrows at Cass.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...sure...
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Anyway...I think she's going to be alright.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks VERY relieved hearing that
<DeathStar> 6* John stands up, patting down his brown coat. "Need food." 6He wanders off for the exit.
<Ariel> <Em> *just stares at John*
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I wouldn't want to be Darien when Ariel finds out, though."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru takes another swig of whiskey, sighing
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I don't know...Ariel was the one who killed her.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "..." *blinks* "... I... don't know how to respond to that."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru swigs the whiskey, stunned
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Well...Zephyr was brainwashed...
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Some Seraphna clone was controlling her.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Someone cloned Seraphna? ... why?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Another bottle, please..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> VI...they were planning to make more Dragoons or something. Needed a controller.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: Did Ariel ever mention Origin at all?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: Well, or what happened in PAX there
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... bastards. You got rid of them, right?"
<DeathStar> NRP: Um, probably not?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Sort of...
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru nods, seeming both relieved and worried
<DeathStar> 6* Meanwhile, John gets into an epic street fight right outside the bar. Why? Nobody really knows.
Session Close: Sun Oct 15 00:00:00 2006
<DeathStar> 6* The bartender gives Hotaru another bottle.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru starts on that one. "Well.. I guess if they ever turn up again, you'll finish them off."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> This was some messed up stuff...
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I... sortof feel like I should help, but I can't stay on Earth all the time waiting for something that might never happen."
<DeathStar> 6* The police show up and get dragged into the fight. All this can be seen out the window as the girls talk, much like a sitcom would do.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "It's strange how often this sort of thing happens. Everything's fun and games and then without warning, the shit hits the fan."
<Ariel> <Em> *looks to Cassandra* "...I've gotten myself into the middle of some mess, haven't I?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Don't worry, I'll take care of you."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> .oO(I hope.)
<DeathStar> 6* A Ridarium can be swinging a street lamp as the battle continues, knocking people around.
<Ariel> <Em> *looks over, and smiles* "Thanks."
<Ariel> <Em> "You're strong. I'm sure you'll do fine."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...mess?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "And thank you."
<DeathStar> 6* The bar door opens a moment later and John walks over, cut up and bruised, holding a sub. He sits down at the bar and casually begins to eat his sub.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... John? Are you alright?"
<DeathStar> <John> Oh yeah. This sub is heavenly. 6He munches happily.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> The hell happen to you?
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, there was only one sub left and a Ridarium and I really wanted it. So we had a simple fist fight to see who got it.
<DeathStar> 6* John chews, ignoring the fact he left total chaos outside.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... a fistfight with a Ridarium..."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru says, in a neutral tone. "You're really something..."
<DeathStar> <John> No, this SUB is really something. Here, have a bite. 6Holds it out.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru takes a bite
<DeathStar> <John> Yeah? Yeah? 6He grins.
<DeathStar> 6* He offers Cass a bite.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...wait...wince when did Ridariums eat human sandwiches?
<DeathStar> <John> ... you know .... 6He considers that.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "That really IS something.."
<DeathStar> <John> Maybe even Ridariums can't resist this sub?
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru laughs. "Could be!"
* Cassandra`Arakawa just eyes him.
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes her back, then takes a tentative bite, looking cute. He offers Em a piece.
<DeathStar> 6* John finishes his part of the sub, patting his stomach. "Now that was good. ... I'd fight another Ridarium if they had another one."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "And now I remember why I drink so much."
<DeathStar> <John> Because you're an alcoholic?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "No, because you worry me with your crazy stunts!"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Well, I'm done here.
<DeathStar> 6* John goes to say something, but turns to Cass, holding out a hand. "Good talking to you again, Miss. March."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> August... *purses her lips*
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, wow. How embarrassing.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Right. Anyway....see you around. *stands up*
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I thought she'd be doing something like that."
<DeathStar> 6* John waits for Cass to move out of hearing, then nods sagely. "Chipmunk sounds."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Military-grade sensory package!
<DeathStar> <John> Do'h!
<DeathStar> -END-

<DeathStar> Stardate: 1 week after 17
<DeathStar> Location: The Big Ol' City
<DeathStar> 6* At the Chad Manor currently, having just arrived a few days ago, Erevis stands around in one of the many hallways, peering her head up at some artwork that Alexander Cran bought and hung. She's currently wearing a long sleeve shirt and pants, despite it being May.
* MiniGM walks up to Erevis, making his foot steps known.
<MiniGM> NRP: Chad
<Sera> *A car approaches the house, a gov't black sedan.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis doesn't react to Chad's presence, but she clearly knows he's there.
<MiniGM> And how are things going so far?
<MiniGM> NRP: BAKA
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns her head toward him, her green eyes peering at Chad's face. "'Things' are fine."
<Sera> *The car stops at the gates.
<Sera> *Ceres reaches out and presses the call button.
<MiniGM> <Chad> And your room is satisfactory?
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<DeathStar> <Erevis> Everything is ... fine, Chad. 6She notes slowly, turning her gaze back toward the picture.
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Eyes his datapad, then turn around, tapping it. "Any why is the President's advisor taking time out of her busy schedule to visit me for?"
<Sera> Ceres> "I had a friend here who wished to speak to you."
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6A long pause and then Chad speaks up again. "Very well."
<MiniGM> 6The gate opens up.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I do not know. Why does the... 6She pauses, realizing he didn't intend an answer.
<Sera> *Ceres drives in and up to the front door, looking voer at her, "Don't worry kiddo, I'm here okay?"
* Sera nods, "Okay..."
<MiniGM> <Chad> I'm sorry about that. So you like this painting?
<DeathStar> 6* Eve opens the front door, adjusting her glasses. She studies Ceres and Seraphna.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes. It is very ... beautiful.
* Sera steps out with Ceres, she's well dressed considering all things, she looks up, shyly at Eve.
<MiniGM> <Chad> You can have it then.
<Sera> Ceres> "Oh good, you're the first then. She couldn't stop talking about Chad."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Why would you give it to me?
<DeathStar> 6* Eve steps aside. "Please, come in. Chad will be right now."
<DeathStar> (Down)
<Sera> *Ceres walks up cooly with Sera, leading her a little, inside.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Because you obviousy like it.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve shuts the door, motioning to the guest waiting room. "I'm sure you know the way." 6She notes to Sera.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis regards him. "I have no where to put it. Keep it." 6She turns to move away.
* Sera nods quietly and walks into the waiting room, looking about a little, not having been home in a long time.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Move it to your room then, they don't have any sentimental value to me.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pauses, glancing over her shoulder at Chad. "Then perhaps you should ... look again at it." 6She moves off.
<MiniGM> 6Chad watches her go, then glances up at the picture, studying it.
<Sera> *Ceres sits with her, "Relax, it's your home too... and I'm sure if you tell him what you told me, he'll at least understand."
<Sera> "But..."
<Sera> Ceres> "He's not a monster you know. He's your brother."
* Sera nods and looks down.
<MiniGM> 6Chad tilts his head, as if trying to get another perspective of the picture. He sighs, shaking his head. "I'll never understand the aesthetics behind these things...
<MiniGM> 6Chad turns, making his way down to the guest waiting room.
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* MiniGM finally steps into the guest waiting room, his gaze falling upon Serena and Ceres.
<MiniGM> NRP: Chad again..
* Sera looks up then away, unable to meet his eyes, Ceres however, smiles to him politely
* Cassandra`Arakawa emerges from her room, whistling as she heads down the stairs. She's dressed to go clubbing.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr, meanwhile, is in her room, having boxed up all the stuffies she bought and tossed them out. She keeps her door shut all the time and it's impossible to even say if she's in there anymore. Darien is in his apartment. And Warren? Who knows where that man is anymore.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve goes to step out of the room, letting Chad handle this one.
* Alicia is now known as Ceilidh
<MiniGM> 6Chad shows no sign of emotion at their arrival, if he's angry it's hard to tell. "And are you here to speak for your friend?"
* Ceilidh is already dressed casually, and eyes Cassadnra
<Ceilidh> NRP: And Cassandra too
<Sera> Ceres> "She's here to speak for herself, I'm just morale support."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...what?
<Ceilidh> "Where are you off to?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Going to paint the town red.
<Ceilidh> "Well, I guess I don't have much to do today..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Anyone else here?
<Ceilidh> "Well... Zephyr might be... but I don't think she'll answer if she is..."
<MiniGM> <Chad>
<MiniGM> 6Looks down at his datapad, obviously eyeing the time.
<MiniGM> NRP: BAH!
<Ceilidh> "In any case... would it be any bother if I came along?"
* Sera stands slowly, "I... I want to grow up."
<MiniGM> 6Chad looks over at Serena. "You choose now to finally grow up?"
* Sera looks down, nodding slowly
<Sera> "It took me a lot but... I can't keep doing this..."
<MiniGM> <Chad> And what makes this going to be different than any other time you've decided to step up?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Get changed. *heads back up and knocks on Zephyr's door*
<DeathStar> 6* There's a pause and the door opens, Zephyr poking her head out at Cassandra. She keeps the door closed enough that Cassandra can't see into her room
<Sera> "I... I really don't know."
<MiniGM> <Chad> Really....It took you this long to decide to grow up? I'd hate to see who else would've been hurt had you not decided to suddenly grow up.
<MiniGM> NRP: To stop doing it, not grow up
<Sera> Ceres> "Some people need to be broken several times before they become better. I think Serena's found that point."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Hey. Wanna go dance, drink, and fornicate?
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Looks over at Ceres now. "Wow...I mean...Do you tell yourself that in the mirror every morning Ceres?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Really? 6She asks, studying Cassandra's face to see if she's being serious
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Yeah. I'm not wearing this get up to bake cookies.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods. "Okay. Let me change." 6She pokes her head back in.
* Cassandra`Arakawa leans against the wall, arms crossed, and waits.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Tell me Ceres, how many people's lives need to be ruined before you decide you're going to chance to stop it from happening again?
<Sera> Ceres> "What are you talking about now?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps out a moment, dressed pretty much like Cassandra. It seems she's been shopping since last time and she's picked out the most revealing clothing she could find. She quickly has let her hair out of it's traditional pony tail to fall around her shoulders.
* Sera looks a little confused, seeing this conversation having shifted to Ceres
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Looking good!
<MiniGM> <Ceres> You obviously seem to condone a person not changing even tho they prone to repeated failure. If a bridge is in sign of repairs, do you make the effort to repair it before it collapses or do wait till it falls in hopes that no one will be around to get hurt?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Thank you. Lets go dance, drink, and fornicate. 6She notes, heading down the stairs, looking all too eager to get out there.
* Cassandra`Arakawa heads on down.
<Sera> Ceres> "I have to ask, before you conitnue this berratement, what have you done to help fix this?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr moves to the front door, waiting for Cassandra to take them out.
* Sera stands between them, fidgeting nervously
<DeathStar> 6* Eve walks back in, holding out refreshments to Chad, Ceres, and Sera. It seems she's timed her interruption.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Ceil, still coming?!
<Ceilidh> "Well, I don't think I'll be fornicating, but... sure!"
<Sera> *Ceres takes her smoothly, sitting back. Sera looks almost apologetic as she takes her drink.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ... ... ...then change.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sighs. "I'll be in the van waiting." 6She notes, heading outside.
* Ceilidh heads to the van quickly
<Cassandra`Arakawa> You have five minutes. If you cannot make it, we're going to go. Hey Zephyr...you think I'd drive a van to go party? *walks out*
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ... ... ...Ceil!
<MiniGM> <Chad> A politician true at heart I see. Attempting to shift focus elsewhere...6He grabs the drink, leaning over and kissing Eve on the cheek.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, glancing at Cassandra. She shrugs.
<Ceilidh> "... good point." *laughs*
<DeathStar> 6* Eve sits down in a chair near Chad.
<Sera> *Ceres looks more at Eve as she says, "Perhaps. But you should answer the question, for all you yell about her not fixing herself, have you done anything to help her? Supported her at all?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps out of his apartment, moving to his repaired car. He hops in, reving it up, then begins to drive out for the store.
<Sera> "Ceres..."
<MiniGM> <Chad> You assume that because we share DNA, that I should support her in her time of need, correct?
* Sera looks about as nervous as someone standing next to a live grenade
<DeathStar> 6* Eve says nothing, giving a rather nonchalant look back at Ceres.
<Sera> Ceres> "I presume that since she is your sister, and the daughter of your father, no matter what happens, you as a good person should support her in her time of need."
<Ceilidh> "Well.. I guess."
* Ceilidh goes to get changed.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches Ceil go.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Alright. No stinking van for us, girls.
* Sera looks between them, then as is trying to determine the nearest exit, before Ceres puts a reassuring hand on her back.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Then what will we be using?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Come on. *walks around the van* Meet Mr. Alfa Romeo.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr walks along as well, glancing at Cassandra oddly.
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<MiniGM> <Chad> In a normal family where such a bond would've existed, yes. But things are different, the time that I've known Serena, she's always been the submissive type, constantly having to lean on someone's shoulder to support her. First it was father, then Spade, then Kane, and then Spade again. All of them did what they could for her, yet she still fell into those same deep ruts. If I were to merely have done the same thing...
* Ceilidh hurries out a short while later in tube top and miniskirt
<MiniGM> <Chad> Would I have really made a difference? I chose to go the other way.
<Sera> Ceres> "I knew your father, I worked for the man and very closely. He adored you both. And Serena has always tried to be like her father, but it is not who she is."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I would have sex on the hood of this car! Mmmmmm...cherry red.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr considers. "Really? On the car?"
<Sera> "Ceres please..."
<Ceilidh> "Okay, I'm ready!"
<Sera> *Ceres opens her mouth again, shuts it, and looks away.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Is this true Serena? You don't want to be a Cran?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> On this car! On this hood...this cherry red car's hood.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr seems to make a note of this.
* Sera looks down at the floor, slowly nodding as if fighting a totrrent of water
<MiniGM> 6Chad only shakes his head as he takes another drink, the left side of his lip curling slightly.
* Cassandra`Arakawa looks over at Ceil.
* Sera stares at the floor
<Sera> Ceres> "Tell him what you told me, about Omega."
<DeathStar> 6* Eve sits there, cupping her hands together, glancing at Chad.
<Ceilidh> "... you're expecting me to wear the... ummm... leather?" *looks embarrassed*
* Sera looks at Ceres, then down again, as if afraid to say it.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Mmmm... *looks over at Zephyr*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... What?
<Ceilidh> "... I'll be more cherry red than your car if I do..."
<MiniGM> <Chad> Tell me Serena, how do you plan on changing, if you still need to rely on someone to be your strength all the time?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Should we make her wear the leather?
<Sera> "I... I don't believe being a loner is the right thing... I want friends... I want to rely on people... but... I want them... to be able to rely on me too..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> She has leather? 6She considers. "Men would be 80% more likely to fornicate with you then."
<Ceilidh> "You... calculated?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ...
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Put on the leather.
<Sera> *Ceres tries to hide her smile.
<MiniGM> <Chad> And letting your enemy, someone you swore revenge on, beat you...Is your way of telling people they can rely on you?
<Ceilidh> "... well... alright."
* Ceilidh runs off to change again.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... 6She watches Ceilidh run off, noting how easy it was to make her do what they wanted.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Do you know why in PAX, my team mates put their faith in me?
<Sera> "You always did what was the right thing... no matter what it would cost you..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> But anyway...sex on the hood of this car. *nods*
<Sera> "Just like... you did what Adam said... to save Eve and Zephyr..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods. "I will remember that."
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Takes another sip of his drink, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looks at Serena.
* Ceilidh comes back again, having taken a little longer this time, and with a coat on over it for now. "Well... there.
* Ceilidh is indeed blushing red as a cherry
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Rules of the game, girls. Don't act like you're hot to trot, even if you are. You want them to work for it. *climbs behind the driver's seat*
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<Sera> "I should have fought her... stopped her from what she did..."
<Ceilidh> "Well... I already have someone..."
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
<MiniGM> <Chad> But you didn't...Why? 6A hint of anger can be heard behind the word.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Whatever. Get in.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr gets inside.
* Ceilidh climbs in.
* Cassandra`Arakawa reverses out of the driveway and then goes cruising down the street.
<Sera> "I realised... that she was our sister... and I... I grew weak..."
<Ceilidh> "Seriously, I don't want to ruin our relationship.."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien reaches the store, stepping out of the car. He tosses the keys into his pocket and walks in, beginning to shop in the fruit section.
<MiniGM> <Chad> But you had no problem taking out those dragoons on Earth when you were commanded to? Why would now be any different?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> He will most likely leave you for another woman. 6She notes bitterly from the back.
<Ceilidh> "..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Just do what feels good to you.
<Ceilidh> "Well, that I can do."
<Ariel> <Voice> *idly, behind Darien* "...I hear they put the old ones on top." *pauses* "...but I never notice a difference."
<Sera> "Because now I know who I am... where I came from... back then... I had no idea..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses, resisting the urge to turn his head. "I always liked the fruit on top."
<MiniGM> <Chad> Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where the best decision, is the one to fight till your last breath, regardless the opponnent and the odd's off winning.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Cool. So what do you feel like tonight, ladies? How kinky do you want to be?!
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Anything you can do, I can do. 6She notes to Cassandra.
<Ariel> <Voice> "Never much been a fan of anything ripe myself." *pause* "Only shopping for one?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> My life's only big enough for just one right now. 6He takes an orange, putting it into a basket.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Red light district...here we come!
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Red...lights?
<Ariel> <Voice> "Yeah... that's a waste." *tosses a chocolate bar into Darien's basket*
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Mmm-hmmm.
<DeathStar> <Darien> So, there's a lot of people looking for you right now. It's pretty bold to come here to give me a chocolate bar.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks confused, then shrugs it off, refusing to ask.
<Ariel> <Voice> "Hey, your eating habits are attrocious. Gotta do my part to help."
<Sera> "I... I have a lot to learn still... I..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Well...more like the border of the red light district...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances a bit over his shoulder, as if eyeing the rutabagas. But he's really taking stock of the shopper talking to him.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> And why are we going to a district of red lights...? 6She asks finally.
<Ceilidh> "It's not the red lights, it's what they signify.."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Its an expression used to describe a part of town where morals get loose.
<MiniGM> <Chad> What will learning do if you're not willing to commit, you barely have the confidence to talk or look me in the eyes.
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<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *idly looking through produce, surprisingly not bored* "You back at work yet?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> See all that glitz and glitter up ahead? That's our destination.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances ahead.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Indeed, hunting down your employer and the remaining members of V.I. 6He admires a rutabaga.
* Cassandra`Arakawa pulls the car in front of the club.
<Ceilidh> "... one thing though... after this, I think I'm going to try to snag Kane SERIOUSLY."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Ah... same here. Same here. Minus the later part and all."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps out, tucking some strands of brown hair behind her right ear. She's already getting glances - mostly for her apparant age and the outfit she's wearing.
* Sera looks up slowly into his eyes, "I want to... get better... be better."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh really? 6He grabs some grapes, putting them into the basket.
* Cassandra`Arakawa climbs out of the car and passes the keys to the valet and heads for the doors.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps up right behind Cassandra, so that she has a better chance of actually getting in.
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Meets her gaze, his eyes impartial. "Meaningless words."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Yeah... slow so far. You know, with the recent setbacks, and all the maneuvering and planning. Well, I'm sure you know how it is."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Indeed. I know all about setbacks. 6He notes, glancing fully at her.
* Ceilidh follows shortly after Cass, looking a little embarrassed, but determined
<Sera> "I know... I need my actions... to speak it..."
* Cassandra`Arakawa moves for the doors...
<Sera> "I just... please... will you help guide me... elder brother?"
<DeathStar> 6* Eve crosses her legs, looking at Sera, then at Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* The bouncer at the door glances at Cassandra as she approaches.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Did you get out of there with all your stuff? Wasn't around to see."
<Sera> *Ceres watches them both as well.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh, I got it all back. Though Erevis' memory was pretty shotty. It seems she can't tell me what information they wanted from her mind. And now with her living Chad, something tells me when I do find out, it'll be too late.
* Cassandra`Arakawa walks on by...
<DeathStar> 6* The bouncer lets her go, but holds up a hand at Zephyr. "You're not fooling anyone, kid."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *pauses, frowning* "...yeah. I'm really not happy about what happened to Cass and creepy girl."
<DeathStar> <Darien> 'Not happy'? That's as deep as it goes?
* Cassandra`Arakawa stops...
<Cassandra`Arakawa> She's with me...
<DeathStar> 6* The bouncer glances at Cassandra. "She's underage."
<MiniGM> <Chad> But there's still pauses.
<MiniGM> NR: BAKA!
<MiniGM> NRP: Ignore that.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Depends on how you look at it.
<Ceilidh> "She's older than she looks."
<MiniGM> <Chad> What is the real reason you stopped here Serena?
<DeathStar> 6* The bouncer glances at the two, frowning a bit. "Fine, go on in. But she's your problem."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...I'm restraining myself."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Rock on. Let's go.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr holds her head up, stepping past the bouncer as if she belonged there.
* Ceilidh heads in after, feeling a little more at home now
<DeathStar> 6* Darien lets out his breath, clearly angrier than he looks despite this little game they've been playing thus far. "Well, I'm outraged. Outraged about it all. And that's restraining myself."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Alright, ladies. Welcome to Nirvana. That's the name of the club, by the way.
* Sera looks down, shoulders lowering
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... so what does one do now? 6She asks ,glancing at Cassandra, treating her with more respect than she has others lately.
<MiniGM> NRP: *It's full of a punch of smelly seattle punks*
<Ceilidh> NRP: :P
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Yeah, I know... but we have to make some sacrifices for the bigger picture."
<MiniGM> <CHad> If that's the case then I believe this visit is over. 6He turns around, beginning to leave.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> NRP: Grunge is sooooo 20th Century.
<Sera> "Wait..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Sacrifices. 6He says the word oddly.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Get a drink or mix it up on the dancefloor until you're hot and sweaty.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> And the car hood part?
<MiniGM> 6Chad stops, his arms crossing, but he doesn't turn back to look at Sera.
<Ceilidh> "That comes later."
<DeathStar> 6* Eve doesn't stand, perhaps her scientist curiousity getting the best of her.
<Sera> "I need a place to stay..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr moves toward the bar, talking to the bartender quietly.
<MiniGM> <Chad> I'm sure you've gathered enough resources to buy your own place by now.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Later...later... *heads out on to the dance floor!*
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Everything in this world is give and take."
* Ceilidh follows Zephyr
<Sera> "Please?"
<DeathStar> 6* Meanwhile, across town, Warren sits in a bar, his cane propped up on a table, and a cup of whiskey in front of him.
<MiniGM> <Chad> You'll have to be more specific, please doesn't specify what you want,"
<Sera> "Please let me stay here? At home with you? I want to learn from you."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien takes a deep breath, letting it out. "And what can you give?"
<DeathStar> 6* The bartender gives Zephyr some fruity concocation, which she drowns immediately, then asks for another. Meanwhile, on the dance floor, Cassandra would find a hip beat playing and the floor full of dancers.
<MiniGM> <Chad> If Spade gave up on you, why should I waste my time?
* Cassandra`Arakawa starts dancing!
* Ceilidh orders the same thing, but in much lesser quantity
<Sera> "He gave up on me because I didn't want to fight anymore, because I wanted to be happy. He knew and I've learned that being with him can't bring that about."
<DeathStar> 6* The bartender slides them both their new drinks.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Don't let it go to your head. I know this is important to you, but you can't afford to loose track of everything else."
<MiniGM> <Chad> And whats make you believe that being near me can bring you happiness?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands there, holding a banana.
<Sera> "You're the only family I have left... that and you're better then me... I want to become better. I was right when I said you weren't a Cran... I want to learn how to be that."
<MiniGM> 6A Blonde haired guy, average build, but very tone begins to grind up against Cass's backside.
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Shakes his head. "And how is not being who you are going to solve this?
<Sera> I might be a Cran by name... but I'm not Dad...
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "And don't take up humor."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...I mean, professionally. You really need a sense of it."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Hey...
<Sera> I don't want to be him. I can't keep using people for power... I don't even want power.
<DeathStar> <Darien> What do you propose then?
<MiniGM> <Guy> And if I haven't found the hottest girl in this club.
<MiniGM> 6The guys slides his left hand around Cass's waist.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr finishes another drink, glancing at Ceil, wondering if she plans to go dancing or nursemaid her.
<Ceilidh> "One more first."
<MiniGM> <Chad> Then what purpose in life do you have? Without passion, you have nothing.
* Ceilidh orders a second
<Sera> I do have passion... but not for power.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> And if I'm not her, don't hold it against me...becuase I'm pretty sure I am.
<MiniGM> 6Chad stands there, his head tilting down slightly, obviously thinking.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "You keep doing your thing, I keep doing my thing. Though, seriously. You need some passions in your life. Other than your work. It'll break you if you keep on like you are. Pomegranate?" *offers a fruit*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Coconut. 6He counters, holding it up.
<MiniGM> <Dahok> I always love the confident type. My names' Dahok Fyro, and what kind of name does an angel like you guy by?
* Sera turns away, "I wanna build... I wanna create new machines... maybe finally got to RTU... I wanna make friends and form a real family... I want my life to mean something... and I'll be damned the day that requires power.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *looks at the nut* "...I wonder if I could get them to have a tropical party night at the new office." *frowns*
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Cassandra...
<DeathStar> 6* Ceil gets a refill.
<MiniGM> 6Dahok spins Cassandra around to get a full view of him, and so she can see him. He's a very tanned man, most likely hailing from the Brazillian area.
<MiniGM> NRP: HER!
<MiniGM> <Chad> And how do you expect to protect this family of yours? With more meaningless words?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> So what brings you to my little corner of this dance floor?
<DeathStar> <Darien> I doubt it. 6He turns to move toward the cashier. He pauses, grabbing a bag of donuts, holding it up as he moves off to pay.
* Sera sighs and looks at the window, wihtout hesitation, or any emotion she says, "If I have to protect my happiness... I will. But I'm not going to try to take it, take power again. Omega is still here... inside me... if I need it."
<MiniGM> <Dahok> Well I figured it was obvious, a girl who could make a brazillian girl look ugly.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Flattery works...
<MiniGM> <Chad> You've learned nothing apparently. Do you forget so quickly what happened the last time you relied on your...Omega...6He spits out the word, obviously digusted in it.
* Ceilidh finishes her drink, and moves onto the dancefloor
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans forward, cupping his hand around the whiskey glass, staring at it. He reaches into his pocket to pull out his pain pills.
<Sera> "I refer to the powers that whatever you injected em with have become locked away... not that personality."
<Sera> "That's dead."
* Sera sounds equally disgusted
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Good choice." *goes back to her shopping*
<Sera> "If I hadn't lost sight of happiness... Zephyr would still be fine..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien finishes paying for his items, glancing over his shoulder one time, then steps out, moving to his sports car. He tosses his belongings into the back seat.
<MiniGM> <Dahok> So tell me this? 6Reaches behind her back, dancing with her closely. "How does a beautiful lady like you...Wind up dancing alone on this dance floor? Are all the american guys afraid of such beauty?
<MiniGM> <Chad> No, if you hadn't lost sight of your original goals, she'd be fine.
<Sera> You always twist words... at thet ime I thought power was my happiness."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> They say beauty is intimidating.
<Sera> Chad... I want to become a better person, to stop making these mistakes you hate me for.
<Sera> I'm asking you to guide me, why can't you? Why do you always deny me instead of helping me?
<MiniGM> <Dahok> I say beauty is nectar of the gods, and to be near it, is to live life.
* Ceilidh takes off the coat BEFORE dancing
* Kane sits down beside Warren. "Didn't expect to see someone I know here."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Then drink up...
<MiniGM> <Chad> You can stay here.....I do this because father would have wanted you to have a home. But if you plan on living here, you will abide by my rules.
<DeathStar> 6* As unusually dressed as Ceilidh is at this place, she gets the attention of several men.
* Sera turns and nods, "Yes... Big Brother."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances up at Kane, then back at the glass. "Kane."
* Xanatos has joined #PAX-Season7Mini17
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gets in his car, sitting there. He taps the wheel, then grabs his comm. "Prepare my shuttle." 6He turns the wheel of the car, driving off toward the hanger.
<Sera> *Ceres stands, "I'll send her things, she's been using my couch."
<MiniGM> <Chad> I'll get a room set up for you, yours is no longer a bedroom.
<Ceilidh> "Hello there."
* Sera nods softly, "Okay."
* Kane orders a beer and glances at Warren. "You doing well?"
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Finishes his drink, then steps out of the room, walking down the hallway.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I am alive. 6He notes, not using the word well. He opens his pill bottle and sets out two pills, closing the cap and putting it back into his coat. Despite the weather, he wears it.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve rises. "Welcome to the manor." 6She steps out after Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* A man moves over to Ceilidh. "Inquisitive."
<Sera> "Thank you Eve." *she says politely*
* Kane rubs his chin slowly and takes a drink of his beer. "Hardly seem like you're living to me, sir."
<Sera> *Ceres smiles to Eve, "I'll send a friend along with her things, she doesn't seem to have much."
<DeathStar> 6* The man appears to be your average fellow, but overly confident in himself. Too the point of seemingly being egotistic. "I am Maestro."
<Ceilidh> "Ceilidh."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hrm. 6He grunts throwing back the pills and swallowing without the use of the whiskey.
<DeathStar> 6* The man puts a hand to his chest. "Then let us dance, Ceilidh. I shall show you how to fly."
* Xanatos slides up the the gate to the Cran mansion and hits the comm.
<Sera> Ceres> "Sera... be on your best behavior... remember our talk, and what you have to do."
* Sera nods softly.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve walks up behind Chad after they are away, putting her hands on his shoulders and massaging them. "You okay?"
<Kane> What do you plan on doing these days? *he proceeds, even though Warren isn't the talkative type*
* Ceilidh dances with Maestro, despite being uncertain about the whole thing
<DeathStar> <Warren> Wait.
* Kane takes a swig, "Waiting on what?"
<Sera> *Ceres moves out to her car, driving off
<MiniGM> 6Chad looks over his shoulder Eve. "I'll be fin..."6He pauses, looking down at his datapad, his lips mouthing the word 'fuck'.
<DeathStar> <Warren> That's why I am waiting to find out."
* Sera sits in the waiting room, thinking, "Need to protect my family..."
<MiniGM> 6Dahok continues to dance with Cassandra, keeping her very close as he moves her around.
<DeathStar> 6* Maestro dances with Ceildih, pressing in close to her, grinning his egotistical grin.
* Kane takes another swig, "You think it'll have to do with this Origin mess?"
* Cassandra`Arakawa continues to dance!
<MiniGM> <Chad> What do you want Xanatos?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just looks at Kane, not bothering to answer the obvious.
<Ceilidh> .oO(This guy better not complain when I find someone else to dance with... there's confidence, and then there's... THIS)
<MiniGM> 6Dahok slides his hand down Cass's leg, pulling it up against his side and leaning her back, bending his body down with hers.
<Xanatos> <Comm> I just wanted to see if I can talk to Erevis.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Let me see if she's around...
<DeathStar> <Maestro> .oO (I am so great)
<MiniGM> 6Chad rubs the bridge of his nose as he pats Eve's hand and turns to find Erevis.
<Xanatos> <Comm> Thanks Chad.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...oh...look where you got me now...
<DeathStar> <Maestro> So, shall we leave this establish and reprocreate now?
* Kane nods, knowing that was the obvious answer, he takes another swig of his beer. "Let me ask you something."
<MiniGM> 6Dahok pulls her back upright and spins her so her back's against his front.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren waits for the question, running his hand along his glass.
<Ceilidh> "... how about no?"
* Cassandra`Arakawa lets him lead...
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis is around the second floor, still looking at the various art of the mansion.
* MiniGM finds Erevis, walking towards her.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien arrives at the hanger and gets into his shuttle, sitting down. He begins to power the shuttle up, taking a deep breath. He can't remember the last time he flew for fun.
* Sera starts to wander around the house, taking in the too familiar surroundings.
<Kane> Do you think Darien is in the right, wanting to figure out what it is?
<DeathStar> 6* Maestro looks astonished.
<DeathStar> <Warren> It is not my place to question what he does.
<MiniGM> 6The manor hasn't changed much since her last time there. There are some changes, but mostly minute
* Kane stares at his beer bottle for a moment, "Yeah, it isn't my place either, I just wonder if this is a wise choice..."
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Coughs.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Then why follow him? 6He notes bluntly.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances at Chad.
* Sera runs her hand along a picture frame and shudders softly, sniffling a bit, trying to rub away tears
<Sera> "What did I do..."
<MiniGM> <Chad> Xanatos Durran is wondering if you're available to talk to.
<Kane> I guess maybe I hope that if I realize something is wrong, I can stop it from happening...*he says slowly, as if thinking it through*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren says nothing.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grabs the controls and eases the shuttle out, flying up into the sky over the city.
<MiniGM> <Chad> It must've slipped my memory, you left an hour ago.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... you do not have to lie for me. Tell him I do not wish to speak. 6She looks back at the painting.
<MiniGM> 6Chad looks at Erevis, then simply nods, tapping his comm. "I'm sorry Xanatos, Erevis does not wish to talk to you.
<DeathStar> <Maestro> But surely you mean yes.
<Ceilidh> "... I mean no."
<Xanatos> * A sigh can be heard, then a reply. "Alright, just tell her i'll be at the park if she feels the need..."
<MiniGM> 6Dahok's hands follow Cass's form as he grinds her backside.
<DeathStar> 6* Maestro simply walks off, shaking his head at her incredulouslness.
<Kane> But also, that team has become my family really, I want to help them as much as I can. *he says after the previous statment, since he is talking while he is thinking*
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6"I will."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren keeps a perfect poker face.
* Ceilidh breathes a quiet sigh of relief. .oO(What was WITH that guy?!"
<Ceilidh> )
* Kane sighs, and taps the bar, an annoying habit of his. "You can drive a person insane sometimes."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Oh?
* Cassandra`Arakawa moves up against him!
* Sera wanders up to Chad, "Big Brother?"
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Glances over at Erevis. Then turns to look at Serena. "You will refer to me as Chad."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis eyes Serena.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr, having been talking to a confident young man for the past 30 mins, has moved off with him. The man has a picture of a Diamondback on his shirt.
<Sera> "Yes Chad."
<Kane> Always silent. Makes me wonder what you truly think of me.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Ah.
<Sera> "I was wondering... if I could get something to eat...?"
<MiniGM> <Chad> I didn't realize I had to give you permission to eat.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 6She turns back to the picture, deeming Serena uninteresting.
<Sera> "Not sure if you have the same cooks... or if you even have cooks... I um... sorry."
<MiniGM> <Chad> Why would I need someone to cook for me?
<DeathStar> 6* For the most part, no one else is running up to Ceil.
<MiniGM> <Dahok> 6Stops dancing as the song ends.
* Kane takes a swig. "How'd you get that cane by the way? Don't think I ever heard."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Good moves...
<DeathStar> <Warren> Nerve and muscle damage.
<Ceilidh> .oO(Damn, why do I only attract *that* kind? Is it the outfit?)
<MiniGM> <Dahok> I just let the music flow...Care for a drink?
<Sera> "Dad was a bit too busy to do any cooking..."
<DeathStar> 6* Yes, it is the outfit.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Then nows the time to learn, otherwise order something in.
<Sera> "Actually I'm not really good either... I kinda blew up Kane's kitchen last time."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Sure.
<DeathStar> 6* Stepping out of the club with the Diamondback wearing man, Zephyr asks for directions to where the car was parked.
* Ariel is now known as Vanguard
<MiniGM> 6Dahok places his arm around her waist and heads to the bar wit her.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Then order something in.
* Ceilidh sighs, and heads back for more drinks
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis, growing tired of the converstaion, moves off for another part of the manor that's less populated.
* Cassandra`Arakawa heads on..
<DeathStar> 6* The bartender glances at Ceil as she approaches.
<MiniGM> 6Chad watches Erevis go, then looks at Serena.
* Ceilidh just orders another cocktail
* Kane finishes his drink. "It was good to see you Warren....don't be a stranger." He pats him on the shoulder and turns to leave.
<MiniGM> 6Dahok steps up to the bar, motioning to the bartender for two stiff drinks.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren watches him go. Nerve and muscle damage gets them every time.
<Kane> NRP: LOL Warren is awesome.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Yeah...
<Sera> "Thank you for taking me in Chad."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis moves over to one of the balconies, stepping out and staring out at the massive backyard.
<DeathStar> 6* The bartender fills the orders for Ceil and Dahok.
<MiniGM> <Chad> I only did it because it's what father would want. Don't take my acts as anything more than that.
<MiniGM> 6Dahok hands Cass her drink then kicks his back.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes his drink again.
* Cassandra`Arakawa downs her drink.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches the man's reaction to the car, seeing if he is crazy about it as Cassandra was earlier.
<Ceilidh> "Glad you got someone who's got more than just ego." *downs her drink too*
* Sera is now known as Lia`
<Lia`> Sera> "I'm still thankful."
<MiniGM> <Dahok> And she can drink too. 6He motions for two more.
<Xanatos> I was hoping you'd come to this balcony. *he says from the shadows, stepping out to the side of Erevis*
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Like a sailor.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits down on the hood of the car, patting it down for the man to sit as well. The poor car puts up with the abuse.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis jerks her head toward Xan, clearly not sensing his approach, having some of the psionic blockers in her system still.
* Xanatos leans against the balcony railing as he glances up to the sky. "Sorry, didn't mean to scare you."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> .... You should not be here.
<MiniGM> <Dahok> My kind of girl. 6Hands her another shot.
<Xanatos> I know. I"m trespassing. *he said with a nod* Just wanted to see you...make sure you're ok.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances away, glancing down at the yards.
* Cassandra`Arakawa takes it and downs it.
<MiniGM> <Chad> You're room will be the 1st on in the east wing.
<Xanatos> But you didn't want to talk to me, right? I'll be quiet, you wont even know i'm here. *he said with a slight smile*
* Kane sends Ceil a message on her datapad, asking where she is.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 6Clenches the side of the balcony, eyeing Xanatos. "Why are you doing this?" 6she says, clearly angry.
* Ceilidh eyes the message and looks embarrassed for a moment, before replying just "Out with Cass"
<MiniGM> 6Dahok downs his shot, setting it down on the table. "So what else can a foreigner do for fun while in this amazing city?"
* Xanatos looks at Erevis with a frown, "Doing what? Why am I wanting to see you, talk to you? Why am I bugging you when you clearly don't want to be around me?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Exactly.
* Kane sends a reply to Ceil, "Alright, be careful, Cass is a wild one, she'll get you into trouble."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Depends on what he wants...
<Xanatos> I'm too stupid to take no for an answer it seems. *he said with a sigh*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
<MiniGM> <Dahok> Well...6He reaches around her waist, pulling her in close. "I think I found something I want..."
<DeathStar> 6* A man sits down beside Ceil, giving her a smile and a nod as he orders a drink.
<Ceilidh> "Hiiii" *hopes this one isn't as bad as Maestro was*
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...oh...a man that knows what he wants...
<MiniGM> <Dahok> And what about you? What do you want?
<DeathStar> <Man> Hello. Nice place, huh?
<MiniGM> 6Dahok moves in closer.
<Xanatos> Look, I know you probably hate me. But I can promise you that there isn't anyone around that hates me more than I do. But...I dunno, I just want to be around you, I want to know that you're ok and that you're happy. I know i'm annoying sometimes, but...I don't think i'm that bad...
<Ceilidh> "Yeah, I wasn't sure about coming here, but..."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> To know if I'm okay. To know if I'm happy. 6She notes bitterly. "I died so you could have what you wanted. You let me die so you could have what you wanted. And when you did not get what you wanted, you bring me back to 'be around me'? 6She notes, her tone angrier.
<DeathStar> <Man> But?
<Ceilidh> "I'm starting to think it was a good idea after all."
<DeathStar> <Man> And what changed you mind? 6He notes with a smile.
<Ceilidh> "Maybe you?"
<DeathStar> <Man> Well, that's the biggest compliment anyone's ever given me. The name's Kevin. 6He holds out a hand to her.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Just to have a good time.
<Ceilidh> "Ceilidh."
* Xanatos looks down at the ground, clearly ashamed of himself. "A person never truly knows what they want." He says after a moment, "And as soon as you walked out that door, my whole world shattered...I tried to find you, I tried to stop it. But I was too late, I made the wrong choice, and it haunts me everyday that I did."
<DeathStar> <Kevin> Buy you a drink, Ceilidh? 6He offers.
<MiniGM> <Dahok> And are you having a good time so far?
<Ceilidh> "Why not?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And I was a fool as well. Stay. Away. From. Me. 6She notes, her tone more dangerous now than angry.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Yes, I am...
<MiniGM> <Dahok> Maybe you could show me the city?
<DeathStar> <Kevin> Give the lady a refill, please. On me. 6The bartender nods, then he turns back to her. "So, I'm guessing you don't come to these places often?"
<MiniGM> 6Chad turns, leaving Serena alone.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Maybe...
* Xanatos nods his head once. "I'm sorry." He says simply, and turns to makes his way off of the balcony.
<Ceilidh> "This is my first time."
<MiniGM> <Dahok> You seem like the kind of girl who'd have a fast sports car...
<MiniGM> Dahok orders two more drinks.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis sits down there, holding herself a bit as she takes a deep breath, closing her eyes.
<DeathStar> <Kevin> You mind if I ask you a personal question?
<Ceilidh> "Fire away."
<DeathStar> <Kevin> What's with the leather? 6He sips his drink.
<Lia`> *Serena turns as well, heading to the kitchen after the awkward silence
<Ceilidh> "That... was her idea.." *looks to Cass*
<DeathStar> 6* Kevin glances at Cass, then at Ceil. "Ah. She a wildcaT?"
<Ceilidh> "Kindof, yeah."
<DeathStar> 6* Kevin smirks. "Well, I'll give you this: It's an unusual outfit."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I have an Alfa Romeo...
<MiniGM> <Dahok> Is it fast? 6He asks, obviously not sure of what it is as he grabs the two shots, handing one to her.
* Ceilidh nods, looking a little embarrassed.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Plenty fast...classic styling. Italian muscle.
<DeathStar> <Kevin> So, really - what do you normally do for fun?
<MiniGM> <Dahok> Care to show me what this italian muscle looks like?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Let's go take a look. *heads for the door*
<MiniGM> 6Steps outside the back of the mansion, sitting down on a bench as he stares off into the lot.
<MiniGM> NRP: That was Chad
<MiniGM> <Dahok> 6Follows behind Cass, letting her lead the way.
<Ceilidh> "Well, I usually like reading and drinking, but this sounded like fun, even if it is embarrassing."
<DeathStar> 6* Eve sits in her mini lab, doing work, unware of all the drama going on.
* Cassandra`Arakawa heads for where her car is parked.
<DeathStar> 6* As Cassandra approaches, she can see what appears to be a man making out with Zephyr on the hood of the car. The two of them are kissing and the man is attempting to run his hand up Zephyr's top.
* Cassandra`Arakawa slaps her hand against her forehead.
<Ceilidh> "And you?"
<MiniGM> <Dahok> ...You have strange hood ornaments.
<DeathStar> <Kevin> I do a lot of stuff online, really. My friends made me come out to celebrate.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr jerks up upon hearing Dahok, seeing Cassandra and him looking at her.
<DeathStar> <Man> Oh God, are you her mother?
<Ceilidh> "That sounds familiar, actually."
<DeathStar> <Kevin> Oh really?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...no....but its my car...
<DeathStar> 6* The man glances between Zephyr and Cass, then rubs the back of his head.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I was merely doing what you suggested. 6She notes, frowning.
<MiniGM> 6Dahok glances over at the man, then at Zephyr, then at Cass.
<Ceilidh> "I wasn't made to come out, but it wasn't my idea, and I was made to wear this."!
<Cassandra`Arakawa> No...that was MY thing....I wasn't recommending it for you... *pinches the bridge of her nose*
<DeathStar> 6* Kevin smiles, finishing his drink. "Well, I'm a bit of an indoor boy."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ...
<Ceilidh> "I stay indoors a lot too."
<MiniGM> 6Dahok looks at Cass as she says that, then at the other too, a look of anger on his face.
<DeathStar> 6* Kevin grins. "Well, it sounds like we have a lot in common."
<Ceilidh> "What are you celebrating, anyway?"
<DeathStar> <Kevin> Oh, 9 years of running something online. 6He waves his hand. "Nothing big."
<Ceilidh> NRP: XD
<MiniGM> NRP: 9 years of abstinence he means.
<Ceilidh> "Good reason. Lets hope whatever it is reaches 10."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> So it's your thing, but not my thing? <Man> I'll just go... 6* Zephyr glares at him.
<DeathStar> <Kevin> Here's to 10. 6He holds up his drink in toast.
<Ceilidh> "To 10."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> You don't have to do eveyrhting I say, you know...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Whatever. Lets go, Chris. 6She hops off the car, moving to walk off. Diamondback just shrugs.
<MiniGM> <Dahok> ...A friend of yours?
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Yes...this was supposed to be a girls' night out...and....aiyaa...
<MiniGM> <Dahok> Isn't she awfully young to be out here?
<DeathStar> 6* Kevin swallows his drink, setting the glass back down. "You know, I feel totally at ease talking with you. Maybe we're kindred spirits or something."
<Ceilidh> "Maybe. I know I feel the same way."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Long story...conspiracy theory crap...I'm calling this night off.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren throws back his whiskey finally, feeling it burn on the way down.
<MiniGM> <Dahok> 6Tilts his head. "A shame...And is there anyway we'll ever meet again?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Got a number I can ring up?
<DeathStar> <Kevin> So... 6He rubs the back of his head, trying to think how to pitch his line. "Want to...get together again sometime...maybe?" 6He offers.
<MiniGM> 6Dahok scratches his head, trying to remember the number to his hotel, then nods sure he's got it right and gives it to her.
<Ceilidh> "Sure!"
<DeathStar> 6* Kevin looks relieved that it went well enough. "Great."
* Ceilidh smiles, looking relieved too
<MiniGM> 6A guy with brown hair sits down next to Kevin, swinging his arm around him. "Kevin's gotta girlfriend!"
<DeathStar> <Kevin> ... 6He rubs his face, eyeing Ceilidh. "Ignore him. I have no idea who this man is."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Thanks. *then walks to the car, activating her com* Alright, girls, we're calling it a night.
<MiniGM> <Man> Ignore me?! You haven't ignored me for 9 years!
<DeathStar> 6* Kevin shrugs helplessly at Ceilidh.
* Ceilidh eyes her comm. *comm* "Already?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr blatantly ignores the comm.
<MiniGM> <Man> Kevin, Kevin, Kevin...We finally get you to come out, and you nab yourself a girl on the first try...You make me so proud.
<DeathStar> 6* Kevin attempts to ignore the fool behind him, focusing on Ceil. "Maybe we should meet up again when we don't have others around?"
<Ceilidh> "Sounds good to me."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Yes, things are starting to get out of hand. I'll collect Zephyr. I think she's just hit puberty or something.
* Cassandra`Arakawa then tracks Zephyr down...
<DeathStar> 6* Kevin scribbles down a number, holding it out to Ceilidh.
<Ceilidh> "Thanks."
<MiniGM> <Man> 6Gives Kevin a huge thumbs up.
<DeathStar> <Kevin> I hope to see you again. 6He tells Ceilidh.
<Ceilidh> "I hope we see each other again too."
<DeathStar> 6* It would be hard to tell where, exactly, Zephyr would have gotten off to after leaving the car.
<MiniGM> 6The man beams with pride at Kevin, waving at Ceilidh.
<Ceilidh> "See you."
<DeathStar> <Kevin> Later.
* Cassandra`Arakawa has left #PAX-Season7Mini17
* Ceilidh grabs her coat, then starts off to meet up with Cass again
<DeathStar> -End-

<DeathStar> Stardate: The next day
<DeathStar> Location: The House
<Ceilidh> NRP: O.o
<Kane> NRP: Meow?
<DeathStar> 6* And so Ceilidh, after a long night of partying, has returned with Cassandra to the house. Cassandra is still asleep as the sun rises.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr walks up toward the house, wearing a leather coat and holding a bunch of gil, which she counts out quietly. It seems she's been out all night.
* Ceilidh lies on her bed, not having bothered changing her clothes yet
* Kane steps out of his room wearing pajama pants, yawning into his hand as he moves toward the bathroom. His hair is standing strait up.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps inside, moving to the kitchen where she sits down, laying out all her money.
<DeathStar> 6* She reaches into the coat, pulling out a pack of cigs, eyeing them oddly. She pulls one out, sticking it her mouth, sitting there with her head tilted.
* Kane does his daily duties in the bathroom, coming back outside. He glances towards Ceil's door, whether it is open or not, is up to her.
<Ceilidh> * The door is shut
* Kane turns and walks downstairs, as he steps into the kitchen he stops, eyeing Zephyr oddly. "You smoke?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes. 6She notes, fumbling with a lighter in the pocket. She lights the cig, taking a drag, then coughs on it.
<Kane> I can tell. *he says with a smirk, moving over to pour a glass a juice*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr takes another drag, coughing again. She winces, eyeing the thing, choosing just to stick in between her lips and let it rest there.
* Kane takes a sip of the juice. "I don't think those are very attractive." He said after a moment.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Whatever. 6She notes, rolling her eyes away from Kane.
* Kane laughs and moves towards the livingroom. He sits down on the couch and turns on the holovid, sipping his juice.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits there, idlely letting the cig burn away. She takes a drag, blowing it out this time before it hurts her lungs.
* Ceilidh gets up again, changes clothes, then heads downstairs
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits at the park near the house that the team resides, tapping his cane against the ground. It's clear he's been up all night, probably thinking or drinking.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at Ceil as she comes down.
* Kane also glances up at Ceil. "Morning.
<Ceilidh> "Morning."
<MiniGM> 6Chad moves over to the bench, sitting down beside Warren. "Beautiful morning..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He grunts.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr finishes the cig, putting it out and coughing some more.
* Kane watches Ceil walk down the stairs. "Have fun last night?"
<Ceilidh> "Yeah, and I even managed to keep out of trouble." .oO(I hope.)
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Did your leather outfit lead to fornication? 6She asks Ceilidh blandly, perhaps trying to incite trouble.
<MiniGM> <Chad> I'm concerned about Zephyr.
* Kane slides his eyes to Zephyr, looking back at Ceil, he tilts his head.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. 6He notes, tapping the cane against the ground.
<Ceilidh> "No it didn't."
<MiniGM> <Chad> And I know I'm partly to blame.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He glances at Chad, then ahead, not refuting that.
* Ceilidh looks very embarrassed, though, at the mention of the leather outfit
<Kane> Sounds like it woulda been fun.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Too bad. 6She fiddles with the coat.
<MiniGM> <Chad> And what do you plan on doing to try and help her?
<DeathStar> <Warren> She doesn't want help. 6He notes. "Forcing her will just make her do the exact opposite."
<MiniGM> <Chad> And condoning it will help the situation out?
<Ceilidh> "You sound like you're interested."
<DeathStar> <Warren> No. 6He shakes his head. "When you first came to PAX after the incident, were you interested in 'help'?"
* Kane glances up at Ceil. "I might be just a bit dissappointed."
<Ceilidh> "Really?"
<MiniGM> <Chad> So you think she'll find she's not getting the attention she wants and she'll change her ways...
<DeathStar> <Warren> No. I figure she'll have to suffer a harsh lesson. Maybe then it'll amount to nothing.
<DeathStar> (maybe even)
* Kane smirks, "Dissappointed that I didn't get to see you in that little number.'
<Ceilidh> "Maybe you'll get the chance."
<MiniGM> <Chad> And you think that's what's best for her?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shakes his head. "I can't beat sense into her like I did you."
<MiniGM> 6Chad lets out a low chuckle, wether it's because of the memory of because that's the closest he's heard Warren crack a joke.
* Kane grins and pats his hair down, then scratches his chest. "On now aren't you a tease." He takes another drink of his juice. "Enjoy yourself at least?"
* Ceilidh nods. "It was fun."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren runs his hand along his cane. "I don't know what is best for her."
<Kane> Good to hear. *he pats the seat beside him*
* Ceilidh sits down beside Kane
<MiniGM> <Chad> It is a difficult situation...One that's even more difficult for me. I don't want to see her get hurt anymore than she already has been.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren says nothing, but clearly feels the same way.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr rolls her eyes and moves to step out the back door where the targets are set up.
* Kane offers her a drink of his juice. A smirk on his face.
* Ceilidh takes a drink. "Thanks."
* Kane smiles and turns his gaze back towards the holovid, "Guess who I bumped into last night?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps outside, eyeing the gun targets. She picks up the practice gun, holding it in her hands, then takes aim, firing. She misses her target completely and just tosses it down in disgust. She sits down in the shade of the building.
<Ceilidh> "Serena? Ariel? Warren?"
* Kane blinks, "Wow, you actually guessed."
<MiniGM> <Chad> I wish this was easy...6He looks up, hearing the gun shot.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren tilts his head, then glances ahead. "Rarely is anything easy. Especially things worthwhile."
<Ceilidh> "Well... I did take three tries."
<Kane> You were right though. *he nods after a moment*
<MiniGM> <Chad> So do you have a plan?
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... No.
<MiniGM> <Chad> Strange to hear that from you...
* Kane glances at Ceil after a moment, "What is up with Zephyr by the way?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren takes a deep breath, letting it out. "When it comes to Zephyr, even I have my blindspots."
<Ceilidh> "At a guess, a mixture of breakup-based angst, and teenage rebellion."
<MiniGM> <Chad> Sadly, I don't know if there's anythign I can do...
<DeathStar> <Warren> ...
* Kane taps his chin after a moment, "Yeah so i'm bored, let's go do something. Unless you just want to relax today?" He glances at Ceil.
<Ceilidh> "Any ideas?"
* Kane shrugs, "I'm not very good at ideas." He says after a moment, a slight hint of a grin on his face.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shifts a bit. Silence. It is indeed golden.
<Ceilidh> "Well, I might have one for later.."
<Kane> Ohhh? *he tilts his head, looking at Ceil*
* Ceilidh just grins
<Kane> Oh, so you're not gonna tell me?
<MiniGM> <Chad> 6Stands up from the bench. "
<Ceilidh> "Well, you said you wanted to see me in that outfit.."
Session Close: Tue Oct 17 00:00:00 2006

<MiniGM> <Chad> I think she needs someone to guide her....
<DeathStar> <Warren> ...
<MiniGM> <Chad> Take care Warren. 6He turns, walking away.
* Kane smiles, "You're are definitely interesting."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren lets him walk off, glancing out at the kids playing.
* Ceilidh blushes a bit
* Vanguard is now known as Ari[AWAY]
* Kane puts his arm around and leans in to kiss her on the cheek. "I think i'm going to go change outta my PJs." He winks at her then stands, moving towards the stairs.
<DeathStar> -END-