The Alien Wars 4

Session Start: Sun Nov 20 23:23:52 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20051120.log'
<Warren`> Episode Two.Three
<Warren`> Location: PAX Station
<Warren`> Stardate: 10-582.1.26
<Warren`> (1 day later)
<Slasher> NRP: No I don't smell..
* Xanatos`Durran knocks lightly on Katrina's door.
<Katrina`> Come in. 6She glances up from her report
* Xanatos`Durran steps in and smiles at her. "Hard at work I see."
<Katrina`> I put it off yesterday after we got back in.
* Xanatos`Durran takes a seat for himself, "About yesterday. I wanted to talk to you about that."
<Katrina`> You did? Something bothering you?
* Warren` sits in the cafeteria, eating soup.
<Xanatos`Durran> I was wondering about the emotional vibes that you got from the group. Both the one we encountered and our own.
* Seraphna seems to have a routine now, she sits down at Warren's table, rice bowl in hand.
<Seraphna> "We should talk..."
<Warren`> Unless you're not seeing that monster, I think we're done.
<Katrina`> Well, the Ridariums were angry about the war, our people were pretty angry at each other, and the rest were confused or just blank.
* `Kane has joined #taw
<Xanatos`Durran> Well I was wondering the more specifics. Of course Warren was angry. But what about everyone else? I mean, more specifically, did you get any vibes from Spade?
<Katrina`> Nothing, I'm afraid.
<Katrina`> He carefully guards his emotions, it seems.
<Seraphna> "You have a real attitude you know that?"
* Warren` says nothing, merely staring at her.
<Xanatos`Durran> You would think that since he is now a part of the team, he would drop his guard. Wouldn't you think so?
<Katrina`> Chad never has around me.
<Katrina`> I can never tell what he's feeling.
<Seraphna> "I'm not intimidated by the macho act Warren. And I keep my personal and professional life seperate. I think you should to."
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his face. "I'm worried my dear, really worried."
<Warren`> When Spade endangers this team - this very ideal - then anything related to him is strictly personal to me and I will make it into a professional matter. 6He slams his knuckles against the table. "And you are my professional look out now as a clear danger." 6He grabs his tray and heads for the dispenser to dump it off.
<Katrina`> About what, exactly?
<Warren`> nRP: You are on my
* Seraphna sighs, "Digging your own grave..."
* Warren` turns to look at Sera dangerously
* Seraphna opens her bowl and starts to eat
<Xanatos`Durran> This groups is falling apart. At first, I was just here for the promotion. But now i'm worried about it, and it seems Vinnie's very ideas are being threatened."
<Warren`> You defy the dream that Venerator had - Spade and your father would be proud. 6He slams his tray down and leaves.
<Katrina`> I agree. It doesn't seem like PAX is about peace anymore, does it?
<Seraphna> "Right... I defy a dream of peace by dating someone I care about..."
* Warren` doesn't even retort on his way out. He walks down the hallway.
<Xanatos`Durran> Of course it isn't. PAX's future was assured whenever Vennie was murdered. Now that Janus has their puppet in place...things will only get worse.
<Seraphna> "Nutcase..."
<Katrina`> Do you think you'll transfer?
* Seraphna finishes and goes to toss her rice bowl
* Slasher is down in the training room, sweat pouring off him as practices self-defense on the mat.
<Xanatos`Durran> Now do you honestly think I would leave you all alone in this mess? I'm going to stick to this, I promised Warren I would help him out, and the poor guy really needs my help.
* `Kane bumps into Sera, since his nose was into his datapad, he jerks up and jumps back. "O...oh! I..I'm so sorry!"
<Katrina`> Recently I hear Warren's been looking into other units, asking questions. Some people think he's planning on leaving.
* Seraphna giggles, "It's fine Kane, what are you up to?"
* Warren` enters the security room, staring at the monitor showing Sera and Kain. Shadows outline half his face.
<Xanatos`Durran> I uhh. Just coming to get food....you?
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Fuck! Kane did that.
<Seraphna> "Just finishing. Try the rice bowls, they're pretty good."
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his chin and looks up at the ceiling. "You don't know Warren like I do. But, I really wouldn't blame him either...Hmmm." He moves to look into her eyes. "What about you?"
* Slasher spins around, his left arm extending outward at an invisible opponent.
<Katrina`> Well, I'm suppose to help people with their feelings, but all the mistrust I feel and the hate towards one another in just a short amount of time is unheard. I don't think I'm qualified to help this team where they need it.
* `Kane nods, "Ahh yes, thanks for the suggestion. Hah..Ha...How ar you?"
<Seraphna> "Okay I guess..."
<Xanatos`Durran> So do you plan to leave as well?
<Katrina`> I don't know. The idea behind PAX was so extrodinary I wanted to be a part of it. Now, I don't know who to trust or what to think.
<Seraphna> "...Leave?"
* Xanatos`Durran leans forward, "Trust me."
<Seraphna> "What do you mean leave?"
<Seraphna> ((ack))
<`Kane> NRP: Wrong person Sera. :D
<Seraphna> NRP: You're confusing me!
<Seraphna> NRP: Scratch thsoe lines then.
* `Kane glances around. "Well umm..." He rubs the back of his neck "I guess I wont keep you anymore...umm. Have a good day.."
* Katrina` leans back, cupping her hands together and looking professional
<Katrina`> Shouldn't it be you who trusts me?
<Seraphna> "Ummm... okay..."
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow. "You don't think I trust you?"
<Katrina`> A joke. As your counselor.
* Slasher slides his other foot around, bringing his right hand outwards, he then hops forwards throwing several punches and then an elbow
* `Kane smiles and steps around her. Once past her he hangs his head. Mumbling to himself.
* Warren` sits down in his chair, pulling up the files he's downloaded on Spade, studying them.
* Seraphna sighs and ducks out of the room, heading for the lounge, where she looks for somewhere private to put her head down
* Xanatos`Durran leans back in his seat. "You already know that I trust you. What more do you want from me woman?" He smirks.
<Seraphna> "Me... a threat... when he's the one breaking the team up..."
<Warren`> Me... a nutcase... when he's a monster that will destroy us all...
<Katrina`> What do you have to offer? 6She says coyly.
* Xanatos`Durran glances around, then returns to look into her eyes. "Whatever you're looking for."
* Slasher continues his movements, all rythmically performed.
<Seraphna> "TO think I was starting to trust that... that..."
<Katrina`> Well, when I can think of something you might have that I really, really want, I'll be sure to ask you first.
* Seraphna sighs, "Don't get mad... you get sick when you get mad..."
<Warren`> To think I was starting to trust that brat's judgement.
* Seraphna stands, about to go find Spade.
* Warren` leans back, watching the shuttle footage again on loop, his head propped up with his hand.
* Seraphna looks down, considering
<Seraphna> "...Damnit!"
* Xanatos`Durran smiles, "You tease me...of all the girls in PAX...you tease me."
* Seraphna just storms to her quarters, storming past Katrina's on her way
* Katrina` glances out the hallway suddenly, a frown appearing on her face.
<Warren`> (At the)
* Seraphna throws herself on her bed and sighs, "Can't even think of what to do anymore..."
<Warren`> What is your secret, "William". 6He hisses under his breath.
* Seraphna curls up a bit, "C-Calm down girl... remember about getting angry..."
* Xanatos`Durran looks up and out the hall. "Ahh, you want to go tend to her?"
<Katrina`> Oh, no. Sometimes we just need to be alone with our anger. I think she must have had a run in with Warren again.
* Seraphna closes her eyes, when she opens then again, they're blank
* Seraphna sits up, staring at the wall
<Warren`> NRP: She's the girl from Azumanga!
<Xanatos`Durran> Warren knows something about Spade. And he wont even tell me about it. It is why he doesn't trust him like he does.
* Slasher takes in a deep breathe, releasing it a second later, he steps forward, slamming his foot into the ground throwing a punch forward.
<Katrina`> I thought out of everyone on this station, Warren would trust you with anything.
<Xanatos`Durran> It is apparent that whatever it is. It is very serious.
<Katrina`> This station needs lots of alcohol.
<Xanatos`Durran> I actually think that might be a bad idea for a change...
* Seraphna just stares, her hands nuched into tight fists
<Katrina`> Unleash all the pent up anger?
<Xanatos`Durran> Could you imagine a drunk Warren? Trust me. It isn't pretty.
<Warren`> 6* Spade opens Sera's door. "Hello, Serena."
<Seraphna> "Hello..."
<Slasher> NRP: What's nuched.
<Warren`> 6* Spade holds his datapad in hand, looking non-chalant. "I need you to calm down for me and listen to my voice."
<Seraphna> "Okay..."
* Seraphna loosens her hands, uncurling them from fists
<Warren`> <Spade> Close your eyes, lay back down your head, and count backwards from 5. When you wake up, you'll feel like your old self again."
* Seraphna closes her eyes and lays back, "Five... four... three... two... onwe..."
* Slasher leans back slightly, he makes an arc on the infront of him by dragging his foot, he then twists to the side kicks several times at the air
* Seraphna blinks her eyes open and sits up, looking about, "D-Did I fall asleep?"
<Warren`> <Spade> Yes. I came to make you some dinner, but I found you asleep. You must have worked late again.
<Katrina`> Hm
<Katrina`> Yes, I don't think I want to see Warren drinking. He's tight enough as it is.
* Seraphna blinks, blushing at Spade, "Will... right out date..."
<Seraphna> *our
<Warren`> <Spade> Just lay there and let me fix you something to work the tension out of your muscles. 6He smiles at her affectionately, moving to the kitchen unit in the room.
* Xanatos`Durran stretches in his seat and crosses his arms, staring at Katrina. "So what do you do for fun around this place?'
* Slasher pauses holding his leg outwards, he then brings it down slowly and walks over to the side of the room, grabbing a towel, using it to dry himself off.
* Seraphna smiles back, "Sure..."
<Katrina`> I go to the colony and find the liveliest music joints.
<Xanatos`Durran> What about on the station. What do you do for fun here?
<Katrina`> Fun? Here on the station? I read.
<Seraphna> "...He's getting even worse... apparently I'm now a 'threat to the station'..."
* Slasher tosses the towel over his shoulder and he leaves, making his way to the cafeteria.
Session Close: Mon Nov 21 00:00:00 2005

Session Start: Mon Nov 21 00:00:00 2005
Session Ident: #taw
<Warren`> <Spade> I'm afraid Warren's sense of reality is collapsing on him. It's an old problem he's had for years since the war. Post-traumatic stress.
* Xanatos`Durran frowns. "I work on my shuttle. Is that very fun?"
<Warren`> <Spade> They say it can even drive a man to murder. Many good men fell into that trap.
* Seraphna looks at her pillow
<Katrina`> If you're a pilot who loves his shuttle.
<Seraphna> "He's starting to scare me."
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles. "But I think I like drinking more."
<Warren`> <Spade> Should I look into having him transferred before he does something more?
<Seraphna> "I..."
<Warren`> 6* Spade boils some water, looking at her with a comforting smile. "Yes?"
* Seraphna sighs, "I don't know... for once I just don't have any idea how to handle this."
* Slasher walks down Katrina's Offices hallway.
<Warren`> <Spade> Then let me deal with it. I've already begun to look into Warren's health and mental condition. I expect Peacemaker will be very useful for us.
<Seraphna> I'd like you to handle it... I'm gonna avoid him...
<Warren`> <Spade> Good idea. I'll take care of everything.
<Katrina`> It certainly adds spice to the night life.
* Xanatos`Durran places his arms behind his head, and perks his ear. "Hmmm...sounds like Lt. Winters is coming this way. Would you like me to leave?'
<Katrina`> Wow, you can tell he's coming without seeing him?
<Seraphna> THe team is falling apart too...
<Warren`> <Spade> Some dreams can't become realities. Your father didn't think PAX could make it and without Venerator, it probably won't. I'm trying my best, but in the end, we might just have to accept your father's view on how Earth should proceed.
* Xanatos`Durran taps his ear. "Lt. Winters' stride is easily detectable whenever you are around him for a while. Stern and orderly, powerful steps."
<Katrina`> Impressive.
<Seraphna> "I want it to work... it was Vennie's dream..."
<Xanatos`Durran> You never answered my question.
<Warren`> <Spade> I know how you feel. But with men like Warren on the team, you can't expect it to happen.
* Slasher continues on, heading down a hallway
<Katrina`> You can stay. I don't mind. 6She smiles. "See? Not even here for an appointment."
* Xanatos`Durran shrugs. "I'm just making sure, I know you find him very interesting. I'm just making sure I'm not in the way."
<Seraphna> I just don't see how he can view you so poorly... how could anyone?"
<Katrina`> You're both perfectly entertaining and delightful in your own ways.
<Warren`> <Spade> Like I said, I think Warren is losing his grasp on reality. But we'll get to the bottom of it. 6He begins to cut up spices. "What's important is that you and I know what's best for us."
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow. "You are too kind. Sometimes I wonder if you a merely playing with me, or if you are seriously entertained by my presence. And oddly enough.' He leans forward, "I like it."
* Slasher steps into the cafeteria and begins to order meat and rice
<Katrina`> They say a girl's charm comes in her being totally contradicting and mysterious. How am I doing?
* Seraphna smiles and lays back, looking up at the cieling
<Xanatos`Durran> On a scale from 1 to 10....I would say 12. *he smirks*
* Katrina` smiles at him
<Katrina`> Then I must be doing something right, since you keep coming back to visit me.
<Seraphna> "Hmmm... how to strike up a conversation with a guy who probably knows more about me then I do."
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow at her. "Or maybe i'm just so bored that you are all I got?" he smirks again.
<Warren`> <Spade> I'm perfectly content on any topic that you find interesting.
<Katrina`> You're too cruel. 6She laughs.
* Slasher grabs his food and sits down on a table by himself, he eyes the engineers and other crew-men around him as he eats.
<Xanatos`Durran> Hah! Caught you off guard didn't I! *he laughs too* Hell I had to give myslef the upper hand you know.
<Seraphna> "Hmmm... however long PAX lasts... what do you think will happen next?"
<Katrina`> Well, if boredom drives you here, so be it.
<Warren`> I think your father's view of the world will become dominate and we'll enter a new age of supremency for Earth.
<Xanatos`Durran> Now you know I was lying. If boredom was the thing, I would probably be spending more time with the ladies that swoon over my every movement. Not the one that taunts me.
<Katrina`> Do Ariel, Fox, and Peacemaker swoon after you? I should talk to them about increasing your ego too much
* Seraphna giggles, "And what do you think I'll do next?"
<Xanatos`Durran> Ariel and Peacemake...not my type. Now Fox....*he rubs his chin and then looks at Katrina, smiling* She is too young too. But I was referinig to those female engineers that you see chasing me around the Keg parties on the occassion.
* `Kane has quit IRC (Quit: )
<Warren`> <Spade> I think you'll become the pefect heir to an empire. 6He slides the spices into the sauce he's making, looking at her. "And win the world over with your intelligence, beauty, and power."
<Katrina`> I hate to tell you, but they'd chase around anything male that moves after they've drunk enough.
* Ariel is now known as Ari[AWAY]
* Seraphna giggles, as if taking it for a joke, "I underestimate myself then."
<Xanatos`Durran> Ouch. Again with the attacks. My poor ego is practically bleeding now. I'm not so sure coming to see you is a good idea...*he smiles remains on his face*
<Warren`> <Spade> I'm sure you'll fix that. You have lots of hidden talents.
<Seraphna> "DO I?"
<Katrina`> Tearing you apart is really my poor attempt at making myself feel better. 6She says seriously, then just laughs. "Or maybe I'm just mean."
<Warren`> <Spade> Of course. 6He changes the temps, then puts a wooden spoon in the sauce, motioning for Sera to come over and taste it.
* Seraphna gets out of bed and walks over, tasting from the spoon
<Warren`> <Spade> How is it?
<Seraphna> "Delicious... you can cook."
* Xanatos`Durran leans forward, "Perhaps you think that being mean will make me go away? Get me out of your face eh?"
* Slasher finishes eating, he tosses his dishes into their proper spot and leaves the cafeteria, making his way towards his room once again
<Warren`> <Spade> One of my many talents.
<Katrina`> Something tells me that you're not so easily to dismiss, Xanatos.
* Slasher walks by Katrina's office again.
<Xanatos`Durran> I believe that...*he glances to the hallway again* I believe that all you have to do is say the word. And I'll leave you in peace. I'm not one to be so rude that I would remain and trouble you.
* Seraphna smiles and kisses his cheek, "Feel better already."
<Katrina`> If I was being bothered, then I would probably refer to my hair needing to be done and leave. Or indicate you've gone over your hour. But I'm not. 6She leans back in her seat, smiling
<Warren`> <Spade> Perfect.
<Seraphna> "I think I should have more sessions with Kat, these mood swings of mine are bothering me a little."
<Xanatos`Durran> Well then. *he leans back in his chair* What shall we talk about?
<Warren`> <Spade> That sounds like a splendid idea. Talking to another young woman would do you wonders, too. I know your Dad kept you busy growing up.
<Katrina`> It's your time. You lead the discussion.
<Xanatos`Durran> My time? I'm past my hour, I think it is your time now. You must have something on your mind."
<Seraphna> "My god... thinking back... all the Military Balls, Galas, the meetings and the parties... much of the time without him even there."
<Katrina`> Clever. 6She smiles, then motions at the door
<Seraphna> "But I suppose someone needs to make an appearance for Cran."
<Katrina`> I'm off duty. Want to go find some place noisy on the colony?
* Xanatos`Durran smiles. "It would be my honor."
<Warren`> <Spade> Well, nothing against your father, but if I had to picture one of you two at a ball, I'd rather it be you.
<Katrina`> Let me get redressed into civies, then. I'll meet you by YOUR shuttle. 6She smirks, stepping around him and out into the hall.
* Seraphna blushes and smiles, "Of course, I figured out years ago it was to make sure every single general or senator knew my face and name..."
* Xanatos`Durran makes his way in the opposite direction of her. He needs to change as well.
* Slasher heads down to his his floor and makes his way down the hallway to his floor
<Warren`> <Spade> Your father is a brilliant man. He thinks on multiple levels at all times.
* Seraphna smiles and gives his cheek anotehr peck, "I wonder how many levels you think on at one time..."
<Warren`> <Spade> One day, perhaps, you'll get to see.
<Warren`> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Nov 21 00:27:25 2005

Session Start: Mon Nov 21 18:57:10 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20051121.log'
<Warren`> Episode 3.1
<Warren`> PAX Station: 10-582.1.30
<Warren`> 6* PAX's victory at scoring an alliance withe Ridariums has become public news and some begin to talk as if Janus should be taking the credit, due to the young Captain Spade's efforts, instead of the efforts put in Venerator last year.
<Ariel> NRP: Y'know, I thought you called me the Kelley for a moment.
<Warren`> NRP: LOL. What?!
<Warren`> NRP: How odd. I can't open my other IRC account. The internet being down must affect one but not the other.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina McCormick is in the diplomatic offices for once, spending time going over some reports she's been filed to make sure they're up to specs. Spade is a lot pickier than Venerator was before.
* Warren` is in his security office, absolutely refusing to go near any public area that is known to be visited by Seraphna or Spade at this moment.
* Slasher stands infront of the monitors in the Security Room, his eyes bouncing around from monitor to monitor
<Warren`> 6* Darien Starr's shuttle lands in the hanger. It's been a month since he's last been on the station and one might think the investigation has stalled. Or that he didn't care. He walks down the shuttle ramp moments later, having flown himself in, and he's wearing his coatlike uniform, indicating his investigator status. He glances around the hanger.
<Slasher> Darien Starr has arrived, Sir. *he taps the monitor enlarging it*
* Warren` glances down when a message arrives on his datapad. He glances down at the datapad, frowning, seeing it's some sort of audio file, then glances at Slasher.
<Warren`> Damn. Just what I need.
* Ariel looks up from her station, "Should I proceed to the hangar, sir?"
* Xanatos`Durran steps up to acknowledge Darien. "Hey, you back for the investigation?"
* Warren` looks at the monitor, seeing Durran already there.
* `Kane has joined #taw
<Warren`> Yes, but give Durran a few moments alone with him. Maybe we can learn why that this Captain Starr is here.
<Slasher> Would you like me to activate audio in the hanger, Sir?
<Warren`> Please.
* `Kane is sitting at his desk, wrapped up in another simulation program.
<Warren`> <Darien> Well, if it isn't hotshot Durran. Yeah, I'm here to talk to you all about the incident that happened. In fact, I wanted to start with you.
* Slasher taps several times on the screen, the audio turns on and it fills the entire monitor.
* Ariel waits for a moment
* Xanatos`Durran shrugs. "Be my guest, not everyday that i'm an important part of this crew."
* Alicia is now known as Gracia
<Slasher> NRP: She RP's ELSERWHERE!
<Ariel> NRP: Honestly, I don't get that
<Warren`> NRP: That she's RPing elsewhere?
<Gracia> NRP: I'm confused
<Slasher> NRP: So Are We.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Turkey is tasty.
<Warren`> <Darien> We should locate someone without audio devices. 6He motions at the cameras. "Lets step into my shuttle. I have anti-listening devices turned on."
* Slasher steps back over ot his desk so he's not in the way.
<Warren`> (somewhere)
* Warren` leans back in his seat, laying the datapad on his desk as he hisses through his teeth
* Xanatos`Durran nods. "As you wish."
* Ariel smirks a little.
<Seraphna> NRP: ALive!
<Slasher> Smart man...
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Noo!
<Ariel> "I believe we may require some atypical surveillance systems, sir."
* Seraphna gets aboard
<Warren`> 6* Darien Starr steps back onto the shuttle, waving Durran on.
* `Kane looks up, "Perhaps I could run sometime of program that could try to break through the anti-listening devices, Sir?
<Warren`> I don't trust him. He's a Janus plant.
* Warren` looks at Kane
<Warren`> You can do that?
* Xanatos`Durran steps on as well.
* Slasher turns his head back, looking at Kane.
<`Kane> Well as long as it is a program that emits disruptors...then yes.
<Warren`> 6* Darien closes the ramp, sealing the shuttle from the outside world. He taps a few keys and a disruption field is emitted around the shuttle.
<Warren`> Do it.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *heads into Warren's office*
* Warren` eyes the monitor of the shuttle
* `Kane nods and gets to work, bringing up a program. He pops his knuckles and then begins to get to work, running a program to try and break through the field unnoticed. Which is actually the tricky part.
* Seraphna is working in the hangar, going over tech schedules.
<Ariel> NRP: Pressing lots of buttons? That's easy. Making the code work is the tricky part. You wouldn't understand how difficult it is to press the right buttons for it to actually do something.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> So.. have we found out anything about Darien yet?
<`Kane> nRP: I was referring to cracking the code unnoticed.
<Warren`> He was nominated by Janus to be the investigator into Venerator's death. My belief is that he's here to scapegoat someone.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> ... great..
* `Kane brings his hand to his chin and begins to ponder something. Then continues back on his task, doing his best to break the field.
<Gracia> NRP: <DS> It's all Seraphna's fault!
<Warren`> NRP: <Warren> I can live wiht that.
* Slasher takes a seat in his desk, he crosses his arms in wait
* Seraphna finishes and sits down on a laod of crates for some coffee, looking over the busy work crews
* `Kane curses lightly under his breath and smacks the side of his computer.
* `Kane blinks after hitting, it all starts falling into place and the field is cracked.
<Xanatos`Durran> that someone Vennie goes down, and then Spade gets put in his place. Cran's puppet is now running the show. Which means Cran is now running the show. Cran was against this, don't you think it is suspicious?
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Take out someone.
<Slasher> NRP: Be Right Back
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Very.
<Warren`> <Darien> So you think General Cran killed Venerator? 6His voice lacks any sort of emotion to the statement.
<Gracia> NRP: Oops, forget that line
* Warren` leans forward as they can hear the conversation now.
<Gracia> NRP: Or not
<Xanatos`Durran> I find it very suspicious. That is all. And you know about a pilots intuition....but what do you think. I know you have an opinion, you always have had one, whenever it comes too...well shit just about everything.
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles at that last comment.
<Warren`> <Darien> I do indeed. But anyway, you can go about your business. As far as I'm concerned, you're doing fine work out here.
<Xanatos`Durran> I appreciate it, but I do believe that Captain Spade would disagree with you.
<Warren`> <Darien> Well, we all can guess why Spade is here, I'm sure.
* Xanatos`Durran nods and stands extending his hand. "Anytime you want to put those flying skills up to the test, you know where i'll be." He smirks.
<Warren`> 6* Darien shakes his hand. "You're on, of course."
<Warren`> 6* Darien stands up, lowering the shuttle ramp. He walks out and glances at the hanger camera. "Can I see Ariel now?"
<Warren`> ...he's got some nerve...
<Slasher> He's studied the lay out of the station.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> ...
* Xanatos`Durran lets himself off of the shuttle and makes his way over to his shuttle.
<Ariel> "I will be off then now, sir."
* Ariel starts to the hangar
* Xanatos`Durran glances around his shuttle, and then shrugs, making his way for the security room.
* Seraphna heads to the eating area when she's pleased
<Warren`> 6* Katrina finishes her reports, then heads over to the cafeteria.
* `Kane watches Seraphna on the monitor, but says nothing.
* Xanatos`Durran slides nods to Ariel as he passes and slips into the security room.
<Slasher> NRP: *notes teh entire wall's been switched to display the hanger*
<`Kane> NRP: Ohhhh my bad.
* `Kane doesn't watch Sera, he just returns to his simulation.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Gah what happened? Why did everyone stop talking?
* Warren` glances at Durran
<Warren`> What's your feel on Starr?
<Warren`> 6* Katrina grabs herself some cereal and an orange, sitting down and grabbing her spoon
* Warren` glances at his datapad with the audio file still waiting to be open, then back at Durran
* Slasher begins typing on his terminal, using this time to fill out more paperwork
* Seraphna sits down next to Kat and smiles, "Hey there."
* Xanatos`Durran slides into his seat and props his feet up, he glances over at Warren. "Well, I get the vibe that he is earnest about trying to get to the bottom of this. But, it could be a front, but he is acting just the same as he always has. But he does feel that someone in PAX did it."
<Warren`> NRP: *Ariel gets lost and ends up in X-Zone*
* Ariel enters the hangar, and looks to Darien, "You wanted to see me, sir?"
<Xanatos`Durran> So, it goes back to the concerns you stated earlier. He could be looking for a scapegoat.
<Warren`> <Darien> Yes, I wanted to talk to you about Venerator's death. 6He politely motions for her to board the shuttle ramp.
<Ariel> NRP: Well, I expected you to have Darien react to her entering the hangar, but nyeh =P
<Warren`> I see.
<Slasher> NRP: He just wants to geet straight into banging her.
<Warren`> <Katrina> Hello, Serena. How have you been?
* Ariel nods, and proceeds into the shuttle.
<Seraphna> "Pretty good. A lot clamer of late."
<Warren`> 6* Darien walks up the ramp, closing it behind him. He motions at his most comfortable seat, taking the pilot's seat. He turns to face her, staring at her for the first time really since the dance. He coughs, glancing down at his folders on the co-pilot's seat. "Good to see you."
<Xanatos`Durran> I did try to point him in the direction of Cran though. Since that is who I think is honestly responsible.
* Warren` looks at the monitor playing the sound from the shuttle
* Ariel sits casually, "It has been a while. I did expect to see you more around the station, with you being assigned to the investigation."
<Warren`> <Darien> I've been reviewing videos and folders and personnel files for the last month. I like to get a feel of a situation and the players involved.
<Warren`> He's got some emotion in his voice there. Nervousness? 6He notes wryly.
<Ariel> "That would be quite extensive research. You must know the crew of the station quite well after that."
* Xanatos`Durran glances at the monitor. "How'd you get past his block?"
<Warren`> <Darien> Maybe. I could just jump to the obvious conclusions and end the investigation now, but that wouldn't do justice to the truth.
<Warren`> Kane.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Kane. "Good job." He is pretty impressed.
<`Kane> "O...oh it was umm nothing.."
<Warren`> <Katrina> I hear the investigator is back on the station.
* Ariel nods, "That would be a terrible way to run an investigation... the results would rarely be accurate in a case of this nature."
<Gracia> It was better than I could have done.
<Slasher> I think he's met his match for emotionless speaking...
<Gracia> NRP: Oops. FOrgot alias
<Warren`> <Darien> I like to think so. This is pretty standard, but I need to ask you a few questions that I can't get from reports or videos. 6His tone is business like again, though apologetic.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *to Kane* It was better than I could have done.
* `Kane smiles and nods his head, "Well...it is my job..."
<Ariel> "Feel free to proceed then, Captain."
* Xanatos`Durran listens to Darien. "You know Warren. I think you might have some competition." He smiles slyly.
<Warren`> <Darien> How did you and Venerator interact with one another outside the workplace?
<Warren`> Competition? 6He asks Xanatos.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> True. You do it well, though.
* Xanatos`Durran frowns. "You know, you make poking fun at you a meaningless task...'
<Warren`> NRP: Fox and KAne are going to hook up.
* `Kane nods and seems very sincere. "Thank you. I..i'm sure you do wonderful at your job.."
<Warren`> Noted. 6He looks back at the monitor, probably not even really hearing Xanatos.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Thanks.
* Ariel pauses, "We interacted relatively little. I do regret that now. He had insisted that I be treated like any other human member of the team. Something that I have come to be... thankful, for."
<Warren`> <Darien> Before his death, people were making some inquieres back into the creation of the Dragoons. In fact, the Dragoon files were corrupted by a virus and the hard copies stolen before he died. Do you think there's a correlation there that someone had something to hide?
* Slasher looks up from his terminal and at the monitor.
* Xanatos`Durran begins to chew on a pencil, just out of sheer boredom.
* Warren` raises an eyebrow, not expecting that
* `Kane glances up at the screen quickly, then jerks his head back down to his work.
* Warren` glances at Kane, then at the monitor.
* Xanatos`Durran just moves his eyes over to Kane, then he looks at Warren.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> ... that's new.
<Warren`> I don't like the implications of that information.
* Ariel considers, "I cannot think of anything that may be related to the project, that someone would have have killed Venerator in an attempt of obscure."
* Slasher eyes Kane for a second then back up
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> You don't either?
* Seraphna looks at Kat, "Yeah, he set up his fortress of solitude in teh Hangar."
<Xanatos`Durran> So. When was this news released? Or has it yet to?
<Warren`> I have heard nothing on it.
<Warren`> <Darien> Why do you think Venerator was killed?
<Warren`> <Katrina> I just hope he finds who did it. This station is too full of tension
* Slasher looks back down at his terminal and goes back to working.
<Xanatos`Durran> You know, I never really liked Dragoons until it came to meeting Ariel. But they did help us tremendously in the war...so now that informtion is gone...what if the Tsiv attack? We will get raped then...
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> ...
<Slasher> I don't believe we will be making Dragoons anytime soon again.
<Warren`> The removal of that information would make recreating or locating a Dragoon difficult if that Dragoon was able to escape scrunty
<Seraphna> "Personally I think it's garbage that anyone on teh station could be responsible..."
<Warren`> <Katrina> Who do you think did it?
<Ariel> "I..." *pauses* "If I was to entertain a guess, I would propose that it was by someone who had something to gain by removing PAX's guiding light."
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and runs his hands through his hair. "He never would tell me who he thought it was. I guess he was worried I would prove that he is wrong in his assumption."
<Warren`> <Darien> I'm done asking questions. This was just a formality I needed to go through. 6His voice is gentle again
<Warren`> He's talking to those he thinks didn't do it first. He'll then proceed to ask the ones he think did it in the middle, in order to make it seem like he doesn't suspect them - and then finally he'll end with more he doesn't think did it.
<Warren`> He's shrewd.
<Ariel> "That was hardly as bad as you made it out to be."
* Ariel tilts her head a little, "Do you think that my testamony would be of little use to you, sir?"
<Xanatos`Durran> And he is very unsubtle whenever it comes to hitting on females.
<Slasher> Good Tactic.
<Warren`> <Darien> I should have asked more personal questions, but I can tell by your eyes you had nothing to do with this. 6He stands up. "So, it's not that I think your testamony would have little use for me."
<Seraphna> "Who...?"
<Seraphna> "No clue... but it wasn't a team member... how could it have been?"
<Warren`> <Katrina> ...
<Seraphna> "We all loved Vennie."
* Ariel nods. She almost sighs, "I sincerely hope you can catch whoever did this, and bring justice to his death."
<Warren`> <Darien> I'll stop at nothing to get the truth
* Xanatos`Durran whistles a bit as he looks over his paperwork. "I think I have an idea of who is going to be next."
<Warren`> Who?
<Xanatos`Durran> Either of you. *he looks between slasher and Warren.*
* Warren` rotates in his chair to look at Slasher.
* Ariel smiles a little, for a moment. "Is there anything else I could help you with then, Captain?"
<Slasher> Guess that would make us prime suspects?
<Warren`> We were absent during the moments leading to the death.
<Xanatos`Durran> If this truly is a Janus-run investigation, then you are definitely prime suspects. Being that you are the biggest threats.
<Warren`> 6* Darien hesitates, standing there on the shuttle. "I don't suppose you'd meet me after I'm done to go down to the colony. There's a lovely park down there during the stimulated hours of evening that I think would look beautiful."
* Xanatos`Durran moves his eyes over to the screen. "Wow I didn't expect him to ask her that fast."
<Seraphna> NRP: Darien is such a androidsexual <.<
* Ariel blinks, pausing for a moment.
* Warren` doesn't look pleased.
<Ariel> "I do believe that does sound interesting."
* Warren` nods his head, looking less pleased now
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Warren. But chooses to keep his words to himself for a change.
* Slasher eyes Warren's reaction then looks back at the monitor.
* `Kane glances up and around the room before returning to his work.
<Warren`> <Darien> I think you'll like it. It's one thing to look at a beautiful sun set and another to actually experience it. It makes life worth living. 6He pulls the switch to lower the ramp. "And I'll tell you what I've learned."
* Warren` perks up at the last statement.
<Xanatos`Durran> Always leave it to the women to dig out the information. *he chuckles*
* Ariel looks surprised at that, but nods. "Then you have certainly managed to perk my curiousity."
* Slasher glances at Warren again.
<Warren`> Maybe we can learn what this Starr knows now.
* Seraphna finishes her meal and sighs, stretching, "WOnder when my interrogation is."
<Warren`> 6* Darien gives her a lopsided smile, walking down the ramp, signaling the camera. "I'd like to see Lt. Winters." 6He turns back to Ariel.
<Warren`> <Katrina> Probably last. I can't imagine anyone suspects you, since you were at your father's.
* Slasher stands up from his desk, he taps on it logging out.
* Slasher turns and walks out of the security room, making his way down to the hanger.
* Ariel steps off the shuttle as well. She bows her head, "I am usually found in the security station, if you are ever looking for me."
<Warren`> <Darien> I'll remember that. 6He stands there, studying her, but then rubs the back of his head nervously. "I'll talk to you later."
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Warren. "I told you."
<Ariel> "Good luck with the rest of your investigation." *waves a little, and proceeds back to security*
<Seraphna> "How about Warren?"
* Slasher passes by Ariel, nodding to her as he does so.
* Ariel returns the nod, and continues her trek to her... desk.
* Slasher steps into the hanger, walking over to Darien without hesitation.
<Warren`> <Katrina> What about the Captain?
<Warren`> Do you trust him, Ariel?
<Warren`> 6* Darien calmly gestures at the shuttle, then walks on.
* Slasher steps onto the shuttle behind him.
* Ariel pauses, then looks to Warren. "Sir?"
<Seraphna> "What about Will?"
<Warren`> 6* Darien closes the ramp behind him and walks over to his seat, sitting down. "Thank you for coming, Lt. Winters." 6He says almost with an edge.
<Warren`> <Katrina> Spade? Why would he talk to him?
* Slasher eyes Darien as he takes a seat.
<Warren`> Starr. Do you trust him.
<Warren`> <Darien> During the interviewing of your fellow security officers, you left. Why?
* Xanatos`Durran watches Slasher's interview.
<Slasher> NRP: Actually you're listening.
<Seraphna> "Dunno... gods this all has me confused.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Fuck you.
<Ariel> "I do not believe he intends harm to my person, if that is what you mean to ask, sir."
<Warren`> <Katrina> It's standard proceedure, hun.
<Xanatos`Durran> What he means Ariel. Is do you believe that he is here to find a scapegoat, or if he is actually being fair in his inquiries. *he moves his head to look at Ariel*
* Warren` glances at Ariel, then puts his headphones on to silently listen to the audio file sent to him, not listening to Slasher's answers.
<Slasher> My shift was up and I decided that I'd rather workout then talk to Miss Elayne.
<Warren`> <Darien> So what did you do in the proceeding minutes before the General's death?
* Ariel pauses, "His interest in finding the truth does seem to be genuine, but I cannot ignore the external factors."
<Slasher> I headed down to my room to prepare to change.
<Warren`> <Darien> So between the time of you leaving the security office and the time of Venerator's death, you were heading to your room to change clothes.
<Slasher> That's what I stated earlier yes.
* Warren` seems to be growing red around the face, his right hand clencing into a fist as he sits there listening to the audio file on his datapad.
<Warren`> <Darien> Do you consider yourself an emotional person, Mr. Winters?
<Slasher> Quite the opposite. I don't believe work's a place for emotions.
<Warren`> <Darien> So you carefully guard your emotions?
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> ... damn leading questions.
* Slasher leans forward. 1"I fail to see what this has to do with Venerators untimely death.
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Warren. Then at the feed of the hangar.
<Warren`> <Darien> You're on an assignment where emotion is the very heart of your assignment. Your mission is peace. Your purpose is to care about the assignment, the people, and the dream. Do you care about it?
<Slasher> I care about my job, if my job is to create peace, then that's what I'll do.
<Warren`> <Darien> Do you recall the event where your team discovered an individual had been on the station with a cloaking device?
<Seraphna> Kat...?
<Warren`> <Katrina> Yes?
<Slasher> I recall it yes.
<Seraphna> I need to schedule some more sessions with you.
* Warren` shuts off his datapad, sitting there quietly.
* Warren` stands up and knocks a lamp off his desk, walking out of the room.
* Xanatos`Durran archs a brow at Warren, then glances around at everyone else.
<Warren`> <Darien> You were assigned with Lt. "Red Fox" to clear two floors of rooms. Did you do this?
<Xanatos`Durran> Something is up...
<Warren`> <Katrina> Of course. I'm free any time you want, once these talks with the investigator is done.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> ... something is definitely up.
<Slasher> On the way to the floor, I had a bowel movement, I notifed Lt. Red Fox of it and she understood. I left to my room, used the bathroom, then returned.
<Warren`> <Darien> You were gone about how long you think?
<Xanatos`Durran> Hmmm. I'm half tempted to send you after him Ariel. But I dunno if that would help anything out right now....
<Slasher> About 15 minutes. You can check the cameras if you want.
<Warren`> <Darien> 15 minutes. That must have been a terrible upset stomach. Coming from a man who is so trained to guard his emotions perfectly while on duty, yet he cannot stay on task to complete an important assignment as finding a possible sabetour due to an upset stomach. Rather strange, don't you think?
<Slasher> I felt that
<Seraphna> "Sure thing."
<Warren`> 6* Darien sits there, staring Slasher straight in the eye.
* Seraphna smiles and gets up slowly
<Slasher> I felt that Lt. Red Fox could handle the situation by herself while I was gone, are you telling me that I made a wrong decision?
* Slasher stares straight back, a cool-collected look on his face
<Warren`> <Darien> Yet the logs indicate your commanding officer told you to stay in groups to make the hunt authentic. Yet you left her alone.
<Warren`> <Darien> Do you feel your judgement is more important than your Captain's?
<Slasher> Because if that's the case, then you can have me written up for abandoning my post for a bowel movement.
<Warren`> <Darien> Oh, I'm not here to write you up for something as petty as that. I'm hunting much larger game, Lt. Winters. Thank you for this delightful tlak.
<Warren`> 6* Darien stands up, lowering the ramp for him.
* Slasher stands up, adjusting his uniform.
<Warren`> <Darien> I'll be seeing you. If I can.
<Gracia> NRP: <Slasher> *puts on a stealthsuit*
<Slasher> I look forward to our next meeting Mr. Starr. *he steps off the shuttle, walking towards the exit*
<Warren`> 6* Darien watches him go, then looks at the camera. "Get me Lt. Cran." 6He walks back up the ramp.
<Slasher> NRP: <Slasher> My owner had to take a real shit so he needed an excuse, Buzz off!
* Xanatos`Durran presses the comm button for Serena. "Captain Starr wishes to see you Serena.'
<Seraphna> "Sure thing!:
<Warren`> <Katrina> Good luck.
* Seraphna smiles to Kat then heads back down to the hangar bay, still in a mechanics clothes.
<Warren`> 6* Darien stands on his shuttle ramp, waiting. He seems to be lost in thought.
* Seraphna heads into the Hangar and smiles at Darien as she heads up the ramp.
<Warren`> 6* Darien closes the ramp, sitting down in his seat. "Thank you for coming, Lt. Cran."
<Warren`> 6* Warren's datapad remains on the desk where he threw it down, the lamp still on the floor.
* Seraphna takes a seat and smiles, admiring the shuttle, "You're welcome Captain Starr."
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm half-tempted to see what he was listening too. But, I don't think I'm going to betray Warren's trust like that.
<Warren`> <Darien> So. You. PAX. A strange combination.
<Seraphna> I guess so.
* Slasher steps into the security room, moving over to his desk, a look of anger on his face.
* Ariel sighs, and picks up the lamp now that Xanatos has brought it to her attention
<Slasher> NRP: Make that slight irritation.
<Warren`> <Darien> Do you believe in peace?
<Xanatos`Durran> To think I was right for a change.
<Seraphna> I sure prefer it to fighting. *smiles* My life is about fixing things and just enjoying life itself. I suppose war is on the bottom of my list of priorities. So yes, I believe in peace.
* Slasher sits down in his desk and begins to file through more paperwork.
<Warren`> <Darien> Your father believes strength and power lead to peace, not through negotations. He wants an alliance with an empire known for war. Yet here you are - negotiating. The exact opposite. How strange, don't you think?
<Seraphna> I tend to not try to delve too deeply into why my father does what he does. He sent me to PAX as a start of my military career, nothing more.
<Warren`> <Darien> I bet daddy said something like, "Go learn from them and watch them all, so that you can further your training". Something... evil like that. Didn't he?
* Slasher looks up, a look of strange curiousity on his face now.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *looks surprised*
* Warren` calmly walks back into the room, sitting down in his seat. He's so calm, it's eerie. He grabs his pen and begins to file reports.
* Xanatos`Durran perks a brow at the screen. "You know, even though he laid into you pretty hard Slasher, but he isn't taking it any easier on you."
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: her.
* Ariel nods to Warren, "Welcome back sir." She didn't seem to even react to Darien making Cran sound like the badguy.
<Seraphna> "Evil... no. Have you ever heard about Rameses Captain?"
<Warren`> Thank you, Ariel. 6He says calmly
<Warren`> <Darien> Enlighten me. 6He can be heard leaning back in his seat.
<Slasher> Noted .
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Warren. "Would I be overstepping the friend boundry by asking whats going on?"
<Seraphna> "Rameses the Great, the first of his line, was considered the single greatest ruler of Egypt, you know it was one of the most powerful kingdoms in all of Earth's history?"
<Warren`> I'm perfectly fine, Xanatos. 6He doesn't look up.
<Slasher> NRP: No Rome was.
<Seraphna> NRP: One of. Not THE.
<Warren`> You know, I had another great figure from history in mind. Hitler. Strength and power through war.
<Warren`> NRP: Darien said that
<Seraphna> "Edging away from what I was about to say... I would never call Adolf Hitler a great man though."
<Warren`> <Darien> I wouldn't call your father a great man, either.
* Seraphna smiles, "Is this some attempt to get a rise out of me Captain?"
<Warren`> <Darien> Is it working?
<Seraphna> "Not really."
<Warren`> <Darine> I'd expect better from the daughter of Cran.
<Seraphna> "I'm a Cran living on PAX station, I'm a tad used to this."
<Warren`> <Darien> You know what I think? I think Daddy smashed a shuttle and killed Venerator. I mean, Hitler made a pact with Stalin and broke it at his earliest convinence. And your father emulators him so well.
<Seraphna> "I think an investegator's duty is to look at a case objectively."
<Warren`> <Darien> I don't see you denying he's capable of it.
* Seraphna sighs
<Seraphna> "If you want to question me about Daddy, be outright."
<Warren`> 6* Darien smiles, cupping his hands together. "How far would you go for your father, Miss. Cran?"
<Seraphna> "Not sure, he's never asked me to stretch for him before."
<Warren`> <Darien> At a guess. How far?
<Seraphna> "He's my father, I'd give my life for him."
<Warren`> <Darien> What about Venerator's?
* Slasher narrows his eyes as Sera speaks those words
* Seraphna blinks
* Warren` eyes the monitor.
<Seraphna> "What are you getting at?"
<Warren`> <Darien> I just asked a simple question. If your father said, "Kill Venerator for me", would you do it?
<Seraphna> "No."
<Warren`> <Darien> Even if he had proof it could save all of mankind?
<Seraphna> "What proof? What the heck are you talking about?"
<Warren`> <Darien> Do you get ... angry alot, Miss. Cran?
<Seraphna> "No... I get sick when I get angry."
<Warren`> <Darien> Sick. That's an odd reaction.
<Slasher> How do you get sick when you're angry?
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Not sure.
<Seraphna> "I know... doctors say it has to do with whatever it is that cause my amnesia."
<Warren`> <Darien> Do you black out a lot?
* Ariel pauses, considering... "Psychological conditioning?"
<Seraphna> "...Black out...?"
<Warren`> <Darien> Lose time. Wake up in strange places? Can't remember them? Signs of amnesia to this day.
<Slasher> Something like that would have to be a stimilated to be conditioned...
<Seraphna> "Narcaleptic at times, yes..."
<Xanatos`Durran> It is Cran. I wouldn't put anything past the man.
* Ariel nods in agreement.
<Warren`> <Darien> What's your problem with Captain Carmichael? 6He asks suddenly, almost as if he's just boucning around.
<Xanatos`Durran> Don't you all remember the time when we were testing out the ranks?
<Warren`> ...
<Xanatos`Durran> She blanked out and practically destoryed the damn dummy.
* Warren` eyes the monitor, his right hand trembling slightly.
<Slasher> All too well. There's obviously more to her than she even knows.
<Seraphna> "Warren?"
<Warren`> <Darien> Yes. Him.
<Seraphna> "I'm scared for him."
<Warren`> <Darien> How so?
<Ariel> She had done the same thing on our first mission.
<Seraphna> "He's not well, he gets angry too easily, sometimes makes desicsions that could cost lives."
<Warren`> <Darien> So you find he's wreckless. Careless. Out of control?
<Seraphna> "I think he's just stressed over Venerator."
<Warren`> <Darien> I see. Do you think he's a "nutcase"?
<Xanatos`Durran> Warren.
<Seraphna> "I said that once when he was yelling at me and implicated I was some kind of threat."
<Warren`> ...
<Seraphna> "He scares me sometimes."
<Xanatos`Durran> From the way he is talking, he knows much more than just files, I believe that he has this place tapped...
<Warren`> <Darien> I see. A process against Captain Carmichael has started up in the last four days. Are you behind this action?
<Slasher> He probably has every camera log for the time we started.
<Xanatos`Durran> Process...
<Ariel> He did say he had the surveillance logs.
<Seraphna> "No."
<Warren`> <Darien> How odd. I clearly have your name on file.
<Seraphna> "Huh?"
* Warren` stands up and begins to march out the room again.
<Seraphna> "Will said he'd take care of the problem."
<Seraphna> "Maybe he used my name?"
<Warren`> <Darien> Captain Spade told you he'd take care of Warren?
<Slasher> Is this true, Sir...*he turns to watch him as he walks out*
<Xanatos`Durran> Will...Spade is such a fucking tool...
<Warren`> 6* Darien glances off to the side at a hidden monitor by the co-pilot seat. "It would see our time is done, Miss. Cran. You should leave now."
<Seraphna> "O-Okay..."
<Warren`> 6* Darien hits a remote control and opens the shuttle ramp as Warren enters the hanger.
* Seraphna has been getting quieter and more monotone as she speaks
* Seraphna gets out, walking a bit stiffly
* Warren` points at Sera
<Warren`> I know you and Spade are behind this. I heard the conversation.
<Seraphna> "...?"
<Slasher> ...Does Sera look different to you guys? *taps on his console, causing it to zoom closer in on Warren and Sera*
<Seraphna> "...You were spying on a private investigation?"
* Warren` holds up his datapad and hits the button, playing Spade and Sera's conversation in her room
<Warren`> Deal with me, you told him.
<Warren`> 6* Darien walks down the ramp slowly, watching Warren and Sera passively.
* Seraphna shakes her head, but not in a shurgging manner, to clear cobwebs.
<Warren`> I don't know what your game is Cran, but I will find out. And so help me, if you killed Venerator, I will make you pay.
* Seraphna just looks at the floor, her eyes going blank, shaking a little
* Xanatos`Durran stands up. "I think we should go down there."
<Warren`> <Darien> Perhaps we should talk, Captain Carmichael.
* Xanatos`Durran grabs his pistols and holster them, he begins to jog for the Hangar.
<Slasher> Agreed. *he stands up from his desk and hops out of the room, making his way down to the hanger quickly*
<Warren`> NO! I will not be part of this witchhunt by some Janus dog. 6He points at Darien. "They're planning to plant this on me and you're the man they hired to do it."
<Seraphna> "C-Crazy..."
* Xanatos`Durran clicks his comm, "Katrina, I need you in the Hangar, we have big problems. Warren has went nuts and Serena is doing the blank-eyed, nut thing."
* Ariel proceeds as well, but makes sure to direct the camera feed to her datapad as they go.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina acknowledges, hurrying from the cafeteria.
<Warren`> <Darien> I think you should calm down before you give legal justification to have you removed.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *heads to the hangar quickly*
* Warren` points at Seraphna
<Warren`> I will find your secret out. I promise. 6He begins to walk away.
<Slasher> We're going to need to get them seperated Xanatos.
<Xanatos`Durran> "Understood.'
* Xanatos`Durran moves into the hangar and slides to a halt as Warren passes by.
* Seraphna shakes, crying
* Slasher skids to a halt next to Xanatos, letting Warren pass be.
<Slasher> NRP: By.
<Warren`> 6* Katrina arrives on scene, wrapping her arms around Sera from behind. "Shh, it's okay, Serena."
* Seraphna doesn;t even seem to register her, crying a bit more
<Warren`> 6* Katrina glances at Xanatos and Slasher, then begins to lead Sera away from the hanger to a quiet part of the hallway.
* Ariel breaths a sigh of relief, at the lack of shooting
<Warren`> 6* Darien looks at Ariel and Xanatos blandly. "Enjoy listening in?" 6He turns and slams the ramp lever shut behind him.
* Slasher eyes Dariens as he slams the ramp shut.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and rubs his face.
<Xanatos`Durran> This shit is getting out of hand.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *lets Warren pass, then checks on Sera*
* Warren` leaves the hanger.
* Seraphna is easily led, walking as if she was shocked with real volts.
<Warren`> <Katrina> Shhh, it's okay, Serena. It's okay. 6Rubs her back as she leans her against her side. "It's okay. Just let it out."
* `Kane glances at the hangar on the screens, and sighs. He knows this is going to be a very hard assignment.
* Seraphna whimpers, crying, "Wh-What's wrong with these people..."
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> ...
<Warren`> <Katrina> They're just angry. They're just angry.
<Seraphna> "I think I wanna go home..."
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Slasher and Ariel. "We can count that this is going to get much worse, so please be on your toes...'
<Slasher> Same goes to you. Let's get back to the Security Room. *he turns and starts walking back to it*
* Warren` walks into the security room, standing there. He eyes the camera in the corner that keeps the security room's happenings on file.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and turns to walk with Slasher.
* `Kane looks up at Warren nervously. But keeps his head down.
<Warren`> 6* Darien walks to his pilot's seat, sitting down and gathering his folders.
<Warren`> <Katrina> I can arrange it for you to go home a few days if you want.
<Slasher> Something seems aloof about this all...Warren said something about an audio tape...
<Xanatos`Durran> ...I have a strong suspicion that Warren has bugged most of the entire station, due to the fact he is so untrustworthy. He doesn't even fully trust you, you know..
<Warren`> I'm losing it. 6He tells Kane, sitting down in his seat.
<Slasher> It's understandable. Spade promoted me, it puts a big cross hair on me.
<Warren`> My job was to protect the General and I failed. And I can't find the killer. And they'll escape thanks to this crowd of Janus personnel bungling the case.
<`Kane> I..its ok Sir. I..uhh find it helpful, to umm rely on my friends in time of crisis....
<Xanatos`Durran> I think that was his intention though.
<Xanatos`Durran> Personally.
<Slasher> Think so?
<Warren`> ...
<Warren`> 6* Darien sighs and hits the ramp button again, looking to see if Ariel is there.
<Xanatos`Durran> That I do.
<Seraphna> "I-I'd like that..."
<Warren`> 6* Katrina nods, giving Sera squeeze. "Go get packed. I'll get the paperwork done and tell them you need it for some stress relief. Counselor's recommendation."
<Slasher> Than he's more dangerous than we ever imagined.
* Seraphna shivers, the light returnign to her eyes slowly, she cries even more
* Ariel is sitting on a storage crate in the hangar, thinking quietly
* Xanatos`Durran nods quietly.
<Warren`> <Darien> Can we try this again...? 6He asks Ariel numbly.
<Slasher> What do you think? Do you trust me?
<Xanatos`Durran> Though you whereabouts were suspicious, I don't think you had anything to do with Vennie's death, and I believe that the Janus faction is most likely going to try and pinpoint this onto you or Warren. I would generally be right there with you, but I was on camera during the whole incident, so I really can't be blamed.
<Seraphna> "O-Okay..."
* Seraphna heads to her room shakily
<Slasher> To crash entire shuttle into a hanger, that takes more than one person can handle. I don't believe it's anyone on board that could do it. It had to be outside forces.
* Seraphna starts to get packed, wondering if she should go see Spade
<Slasher> Worse case scenario all Darien Starr will find is maybe a Janus Spy.
<Ariel> "Try again?"
<Xanatos`Durran> Hmmm, or maybe a PAX one? *Xanatos rubs his chin*
<Warren`> <Darien> The whole going down to the park without all the yelling and crying happening.
<Xanatos`Durran> Though, I actually to believe that
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Shit
* Ariel pauses, then replies honestly, "With the yelling and crying going on, I believe I could use that bit of serenity."
<Warren`> 6* Darien smiles, motioning to his shuttle. "Well, lets go then."
<Xanatos`Durran> Though, I actually to believe that Darien is being just about all this. I mean, he pointed out the obvious things to you, and he really layed into Serena...which I didn't expect. He basically just said everything we were thinking."
* Ariel nods, and gets up, heading to the shuttle
* Warren` glances at the monitors still on the hanger, watching Ariel leaving with DS
<Slasher> He's doing a good job of sowing disbelief and mistrust.
* Seraphna finishes packing, still crying a little
<Slasher> Apparently he no longer plans on calling anyone else down.
<Warren`> 6* Darien moves up the ramp, closing it behind him as he sits down in the pilot's seat. He flicks some switches, prepping it for flight. "I think you'll like it." 6He begins to get clearance to leave.
<Xanatos`Durran> Thats sorta comes with the territory I believe. I guess he got everything he needed thus far..
* Slasher turns down the hallway that leads to the security room.
<Ariel> "I believe the majority of the galaxy would be theraputic compared to the tension we have had lately."
* Seraphna grabs the schedules for the next few days and leaves Spade a written note explaining what happened.
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his neck.
<Warren`> <Darien> Your team is a powder keg waiting to explode. But the fact is that things need to be done or it'll never heal. A little fighting, a little yelling, some feelings hurt - it's the motions that need to be done to get to the healing.
* Seraphna heads to his office to drop it off, shaking a bit still
<Gracia> "Time for a holiday, then?"
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> "Time for a holiday, then?"
<Warren`> 6* Darien flies the shuttle away from the station
* Ariel nods slowly, "Finding the proper place to place the blaim would also be desired."
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Always..
<Warren`> <Darien> That'll come. I promise you.
<Warren`> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Nov 21 21:24:32 2005