Session Start: Thu Nov 02 00:00:00 2006
Session Ident: #Taw
Session Start: Thu Nov 02 20:02:39 2006
Session Ident: #Taw
* Logging #Taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#Taw.20061102.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: Immediately Thereafter
<DeathStar> Location: The Aquarius Outside The Vault Building
* Em has joined #taw
<DeathStar> 6* John props himself up against the landing gear of the Aquarius, his front coat covered in blood and burnt marks from being shot. He breathes deeply as Warren and co. reach ground level.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias pulls himself out from under some rubble, blood running down his head.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks quickly toward the Aquarius, leaning heavily on his cane. "We need to get moving after that thing. Before it reaches Ariel."
<Chad`Winters> If it's capable of moving as fast as Hyperspace, it's already too late.
<Setsuna`> "Did you see how fast that fucker was going? How do we do that? Instant transportation?"
* Seraphna puts her gun across her back and sighs, "He's already gotten to her... we need to figure out what to do now."
* Xanatos is walking after Warren, both pistols are now holstered and his face shows deep concern.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> We're already fairly beat up too. What can we do against it?
<DeathStar> <John> Unggh...you guys look as bad as I feel.
<Chad`Winters> If you wanna give up Cass, then leave.
* Ceilidh eyes Setsuna mistrustfully
<DeathStar> 6* Warren reaches the loading bay, straining to get up it. He waves to Xan. "You fly us back to the others."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I'm looking for strategies, not lip.
<DeathStar> <John> So...what the hell was that thing that just zipped past here? 6He asks, moving up the ramp and collapsing beside some crates.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias groans. "My aches have aches...
* Xanatos nods and moves past Warren, heading for the cockpit of the ship.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Good question.
* Chad`Winters walsk past Dias, helping him into the ship.
* Xanatos waits until everyone is onboard the ship and then closes the ramp and attempts to bring the thing online so he can get it into the air.
<Ceilidh> "Something from the same place as Erevis, I'd guess." *climbs onboard*
<Chad`Winters> Whatever it was John, it was made entirely of pure Hyperspace.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Brings up some questions about the nature of hyperspace then.
<DeathStar> <John> It's bad...very...bad...
<DeathStar> 6* The Aquarius weakly comes back online.
<Chad`Winters> Hyperspace isn't something that we every fully understood, since it's hard to run tests while inside it.
<Seraphna> "How about Elayne, could she fly us?"
<DeathStar> <John> My baby can fly, thankyouverymuch.
<Setsuna`> "I hope so. It looks like..."
<DeathStar> <John> Finish that, and I break your hand.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> This ship
<Seraphna> "Yeah yeah, I'll just go make sure your engine doesn't blow up then..."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> This ship's made it through tougher situations.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts, keeping out of the conversation. He leans on his cane, perturbed.
* Xanatos pulls the ship up and starts back off toward the location of the others.
<Chad`Winters> Hyperspace is dangerous, touching it, as you all saw with the good doctor, annihilates matter instantly.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "So don't."
<DeathStar> <John> So much for punching it. 6He coughs harshly. Warren tosses him a pain pill.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: That should've been Fox
<Red_Fox> "You've got guns, right? Or beam sabers?"
<Chad`Winters> We could shoot it with enough energy shots to blow it up, but if there's enough energy to sustain a being, I'd hate to see the resulting explosion.
<Red_Fox> "... for the sake of the universe..."
<DeathStar> <John> ... yeah, lets blow the entire planet up.
<Red_Fox> "... ugh. I hate this..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Hmmm...how does a ship survive when in hyperspace?
<DeathStar> <John> Shields, right? I know this one.
<Chad`Winters> That's if we're lucky. Worse case scenario it could cause a huge feedback through all of Hyperspace and instantly tear apart all space.
<Red_Fox> "... isn't that what's happening anyway?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps his cane. "What we need is definitive answers. And now."
<Chad`Winters> Shields protect the ship, but what makes it possible is that we're able to form a stable tunnel inside it between two points.
* Xanatos looks around at the sensors, tilting his head, he shakes his head and continues on towards their destination.
<Red_Fox> "So what? Make a stable tunnel in him?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Is there anyway to use a hyperdrive against that thing?
<DeathStar> <John> That ain't happening.
<Red_Fox> "If we could, that'd work."
<Seraphna> "So we basically need to use a hyperspace engine against him?"
<Seraphna> "Well... it's possible."
<Chad`Winters> It's not that easy. People don't open hyperspace on planets for a reason.
<DeathStar> <John> I saw a rift tear a planet in two.
<Seraphna> "We need tog et him off the planet then."
<DeathStar> <John> Maybe if we ask nicely.
<Red_Fox> "He's after Ariel, right?"
<Seraphna> "My question is, where would he take Ariel, and why?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Yeah, how bout you just go up and ask him auntie.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> You still have that teleporter?
<DeathStar> <John> This ship ain't got enough power to use it.
<Red_Fox> "You think we can get her back?"
<Chad`Winters> Supposedly they came together. Either their blood related or they were lovers.
<Red_Fox> "... that seems wrong."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps his cane at the mention of Ariel. Why indeed.
<Seraphna> "If they're blood related that opens up a hallway of questions that make my head hurt."
<DeathStar> -END SCENE, SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Decimated by the being that came through, the second group isn't having a good day, either.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien groans from on top of a car, blood trickling down his forehead.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru winces, pulling herself up
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva groans as she slides down the side of a wall.
* Peacemaker eyes the being, just watching for now.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade dislodges himself from a mailbox, seemingly uninjured.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis lays on the sidewalk, penned under a street lamp.
<DeathStar> 6* The being is gone, having taken Ariel.
* Myria hiding behind some rubble...
* Ceilidh is still trying to rescue Erevis from the lamp
* Em slowly pulls herself up, feeling rather battered
* Kane is trying to help Erevis get out from under the lamp.
<Seraphna> Ceres> "Well this is bad."
<DeathStar> 6* The lamp, with the power of Kane and Ceil's love, is lifted.
<Peacemaker> "Show's over. If you want a second showing, you'll have to find them."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien rolls off the car, landing on his knees, taking deep breaths. He stands slowly, using the car as support. "Damn..."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Guh...What the hell was that thing?! 6She stands up, rubbing her lower back.
<Peacemaker> "A hyperspace being."
<Red_Fox> "A WHAT?!"
<Red_Fox> NRP: Hotaru said that
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Huh?! 6She looks over at her, obviously confused.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leans on the wall, moving stiffly still, but appears undamaged from the being.
<Em> <Em> *pauses, then hurries towards where Erevis fell*
<Peacemaker> "A hyperspace being. It's a being, and it's made of hyperspace."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "..."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> And you know this...how?!
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Great help."
<Myria> Ummm....it took her...
<Peacemaker> "Observation."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru follows Em
<DeathStar> <Darien> .... 6He looks around. "What's our damage?"
* Kane tosses the lamp aside, and kneels beside Erevis. "You ok?"
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Last time I checked...Hyperspace wasn't a living creature.
<Peacemaker> "It's got Ariel. We're screwed."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis opens her eyes, straining to sit up.
<Peacemaker> "And no, I don't know how a being can be made of hyperspace, either."
* Kane motions for Ceil to check her out.
* Ceilidh does so
<Em> <Em> "Are you oaky?"
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> 6Looks over at Darien. "Sore...Very sore...
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pauses. "A few broken ribs. I shall...live."
<Seraphna> "It might jsut appear to be made of Hyperspace."
<Peacemaker> "Just another mystery of the world... I'd love to know, but there's not much time, and we have more important matters."
<Seraphna> *CERES>
<DeathStar> <Darien> It's made of hyperspace. 6He notes sourly.
<Em> <Em> "...we need you to fill us in. What are we dealing with here?"
<Seraphna> Ceres> "Fine, it's made of hyperspace, now what?"
<Peacemaker> "You know what it is?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> I do. 6He glances at Erevis. "We both do, don't we, Erevis?"
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Ok ok ok, It's made of hyperspace...Now what.
* Kane looks from Erevis to Darien. "So what is it, then?"
<Peacemaker> "Well, yes, that's nice, but... what he said."
<DeathStar> 6* The Aquarius comes sputetering into sight and lands.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll explain - but we should let them hear, also.
<Seraphna> Ceres> "Do we have a way of tracking Ariel, Hotaru?"
* Ceilidh nods. "No more secrets?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> No more secrets.
* Ceilidh smiles
<DeathStar> 6* Darien runs his hand through his hair, leaving it a spiky mess.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I never thought I'd hear that from someone who had them."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> 6Studies Darien, something obviously not adding up.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: I really need to sort out which window is which
* Xanatos opens the ramp for the others and moves back towards the hanger.
<DeathStar> 6* The loading ramp lowers and Warren comes moving down it, using his cane as support. Erevis, meanwhile, stands, holding her ribs tenderly.
<Chad`Winters> 
<Red_Fox> "I never thought I'd hear that from someone who had them."
<Myria> Eeeee! I need to fix!
* Chad`Winters steps down behind Warren, his arms crossed as he walks down.
<DeathStar> 6* John shits down, holding his chest tenderly.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias walks down beside John, his head having a bandana around it to stop the bleeding.
<Seraphna> "Well teh good news is most of VI is now in pieces..." *she steps off the ship, moving for Spade.
* Setsuna` gives a half wave to Darien as she steps out of the ship
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Are you alright, John?"
<DeathStar> 6* Spade steps up to Sera. "It would appear we are a bit too late."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods to Setsuna.
* Ceilidh NOW glares at Setsuna
<DeathStar> <John> I'm not in any dire need of medical attention.
<Seraphna> "Guess so... what to do now..."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> But he could use a massage with a happy ending.
* Myria scrambles on to the Aquarius.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, I suppose you should all hear what is going on first. To know just.... how deep in shit we are now.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Damn...I feel liek a swiss cheese... *said as she comes out*
<Red_Fox> "Yeah, we probably should."
* Xanatos steps down the ramp finally, looking out across at everyone else, he crosses his arms to listen to Darien, yet his eyes move to Erevis and linger for a moment.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis quietly stands there, glancing at the ground. She glances up finally, looking determined, but her hand still quivers just a bit.
<Setsuna`> "Worse than we thought? Well, that's plesant?"
<Em> <Em> *watches Erevis curiously*
* Seraphna sighs and hugs SPade, listening quietly
<DeathStar> <Darien> This is much worse than we thought.
* Red_Fox moves down the ramp, not wanting to miss out on important revelations for once
<DeathStar> -END SCENE, SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Ariel is dropped onto a nearby skyscraper roof. The being that looks like Darien stands there, looking out over the city. The storm worsens.
* Ariel takes a step back, eyeing the creature. Her face is impossible to read; Not because she's keeping herself serene, but because there's too much going through her mind.
<DeathStar> 6* The being turns to face Ariel. "I have been waiting for this moment for a long time."
<Ariel> "Waiting for what...?"
<DeathStar> <Being> Until I would awaken and find you again.
<Ariel> "What do you want with me?"
<DeathStar> <Being> I want you. 6He steps forward. "You and I are meant to be together. Despite this corrupt universe."
<Ariel> "Corrupt..."
<Ariel> "You... you call it corrupt, and yet you do this?" *gestures to crumbling reality*
<DeathStar> <Being> I'm wiping it out because I cannot allow this corruption to spread. This entire universe is soaked in deceit and lies and evil.
<DeathStar> <Being> It was never intended to be like this.
<Ariel> "...I do not know why you've come for me, but I cannot let you do this."
<DeathStar> <Being> You don't understand. How could you? You are a part of this universe. But I will fix that. You'll understand why this must be done.
<DeathStar> <Being> You see, this was all made for you.
<Ariel> "......"
<DeathStar> -END SCENE, SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> <Darien> Have you ever heard the theory that for every action we make, two dimensions are created for either choice?
<Ceilidh> "Of course.. is this what happened?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> No, not exactly, but it'll help to ... keep that theory in mind.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> What?
<Ceilidh> "Alright."
* Kane presses his glasses up onto the bridge of his nose as he listens to Darien.
<DeathStar> <Darien> That being you saw is not part of this universe. Not like all of you.
<Ceilidh> "So, an alien, from another dimension."
<Red_Fox> "She takes it so calmly..."
<Setsuna`> "Eh, I figured that already."
<Peacemaker> "What's wrong with that?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Close. .... 6He searches for the words. "You see, this universe was just recently created. 11 years ago, in fact."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...what?
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Looks over at John.
<Red_Fox> "... you're kidding, right?"
<Xanatos> But we all have memories of our lives...
<DeathStar> <John> ... no. We were scanning some planets. They'r all 11 years old.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shifts on his cane.
<Red_Fox> "... so... shit, that's too cruel..."
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> 6Rubs his chin with his left hand as he listens.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes. You see, this universe was fabricated with a unique history all of it's own. Basically, your history were written for you. And then it was let to run on it's own accord. It began the moment Ariel arrived.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> How?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis speaks up. "We created it for you. We were like gods. Thinking we could make a universe of our own fashion."
<Ceilidh> "But.. you did, didn't you?"
* Peacemaker just looks thoughtful
<Chad`Winters> This is hard to believe honestly.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "So, the dragoons... except Ariel... never existed at all?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Not true. Ariel IS part of this universe.
<DeathStar> <Darien> And has had her history fashioned like all of you
* Xanatos moves his eyes to Erevis again, then Darien.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Well...isn't that just a kick in the head.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> The previous universe was dying. It was the only universe in existence. When it died, all life would die.
<Red_Fox> "Shit, I hate this... my entire LIFE has been a manipulation..."
<Seraphna> "Yeah... a surprise..."
* Seraphna doesn't sound terribly upset or surprised.
<Chad`Winters> If that's the case...Then Quantum Physics has no play in this at all.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes. So a group of people decided to create a new universe. They used their experiences and thoughts to shape this universe.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "And this guy wants it gone?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> You see, they thought by doing this, this universe would spawn infinite other universes. And then, life would not end.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Or.. is he just tearing it apart by accident by seeking Ariel?"
<Kane> But there must have been a problem. *he chimes in*
<Chad`Winters> ...But it hasn't.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes. There WAS a problem.
<DeathStar> -END SCENE, SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> <Being> The plan was perfect. We were creating this universe. You would live again. It was all going according to plan.
<Ariel> "...and then?"
<DeathStar> <Being> However, something interfered. A corruption that came out of seemingly thin air. Darkness. An evil unlike anything I've ever witnessed. And it took over the creation procress. Used me to fashion this corrupt universe for themselves.
<DeathStar> <Being> And they're out there right now. Manipulating everything that goes on. Feeding off the evil in all of the people.
<Ariel> "And so you'll destroy it all, to stop a few?"
<DeathStar> <Being> This entire universe is bathed in darkness. All the plans I had laid out for you ruined. Your people...sealed away to protect them. You - used as a weapon by the evil in men's hearts. But no more.
<DeathStar> <Being> I'll destroy this universe, and start over. Do it again. You and I will live on.
* Ariel listens quietly, before shaking her head, "No."
<DeathStar> -END SCENE, SCENE SHIFT-
<Peacemaker> "One universe is sufficient, although perhaps more would be desirable."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> The dark ones that interferred...were attempting to wipe us out. In my desperation, I fabricated a planet and a people to ensure I would live on by taking over a host from this universe. Katrina McCormick.
<Peacemaker> "I'm guessing that that was one of the dark ones."
<DeathStar> <Darien> No. He's not.
<DeathStar> <Darien> You see, he was the one who helped build this universe.
<Peacemaker> "Seems pretty nasty to me."
<Kane> Seemed like he just wanted Ariel to me.
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> 6Eyes Erevis dangerously.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes. They were lovers.
<Peacemaker> "That doesn't explain the destruction."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis looks down, not meeting Chad's gaze.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Clean slate. Try again.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Exactly.
<Red_Fox> "... I... I'm sorry, but I can't accept that you'd just create someone just to kill them, and then... call it good?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> He wishes to wipe out all evil.
<Peacemaker> "... perhaps he should start with himself."
* Xanatos looks over at Chad and Erevis, before glancing back at Darien.
<Setsuna`> "Okay, okay. I'm sure everyone is wondering... who are these bloody dark ones?"
* Red_Fox glances at Peacemaker, then back at Erevis, then the ground
<DeathStar> <Darien> I don't know. Like all cosmic scales, the Erusians were like antibodies to fight them. The dark ones are their enemies of legend.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I do not know if they exist anymore.
<Ceilidh> "I... umm... I'm scared... of... you know... what if I'm like Katrina, but..."
<Ceilidh> "But for something darker than Erevis."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis says nothing, glancing away.
* Peacemaker eyes Ceilidh
<DeathStar> <Darien> So you see, that being out there wants to wipe the slate clean, and start over. Him and Ariel.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Looks over at John, a confused as hell look on his face.
<DeathStar> 6* John listens quietly, his face masked with pain and confusion.
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> Then we need to find him and stop him now.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren takes a deep breath.
<Red_Fox> "I am NOT letting him destroy everything just for his little honeymoon."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You cannot stop him. His energy is unlimited. His power never runs out. He never tires. He'll just keep coming."
<Xanatos> We have to try.
<Red_Fox> "I suppose he's invulnerable, too?"
<Chad`Winters> Then cower off to the side while he 'remakes' this world.
<Setsuna`> <Em> "This... isn't going to end well, no matter what the outcome..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> His one vulnerability is the fact that Ariel ties him to this universe. She is his life line.
<Red_Fox> "Shit, we're going to die anyway, why shouldn't I just blow him up?"
<Xanatos> So if she dies, he dies?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... there has to be another way, surely..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes. I refuse to accept that scenario, though.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Darien.
<Peacemaker> "... if it has to be..."
<Xanatos> But if there is no other way...
<Peacemaker> "Then I will pull the trigger myself."
* Seraphna sighs softly
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... no. No you won't."
<DeathStar> <Darien> There is always another way. Don't tell me the odds. We all have reasons for wanting to exist in this universe. But is your right to live more worthy than the right of another? That's not the way of a hero. That's the way of someone who would rather dirty his hands and call it his convictions.
* Seraphna shakes her head quietly at that.
<Red_Fox> "There's one thing I realise though... all my hatred of the Ridariums, Venerator, Cran... it was all misplaced."
<DeathStar> <Spade> ...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks at everyone gathered. "I choose to fight. And if needbe, I'll die doing it. But that's what I do. Who's with me?"
<Red_Fox> "Count me in."
<Setsuna`> "What? Like we have anything ELSE to do?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I shall fight. 6She speaks up, lifting her head.
<Ceilidh> "... well... if it's safe... for you, I mean. I don't want to lose it, and..."
* Seraphna looks up at Spade
* Em leans against Hotaru.
<Chad`Winters> You can count me in. 6He crosses his arms.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Then we fight.
* Ceilidh eyes Setsuna. "I may be a worse traitor than you..."
<Seraphna> "Yes, we fight."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Oh I'm so infor this one too.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods. "There is always a weakness."
<Xanatos> Oh this is going to be interesting. *he says with a smile*
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Oh I'm so infor this one too. 6He leaps up onto his feet and punches his fist into his open hand
<Cassandra`Arakawa> They are not taking out my universe without a fight.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I'm fighting. For me, for Ariel and for Em."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "And everyone else, I guess."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Then maybe we can prove him wrong. Maybe this universe does have heroes after all.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm in.
<Peacemaker> "We can be heroes. Just for one day."
<DeathStar> 6* John says nothing. He smirks a bit. "Wow, you're all so cool."
<Seraphna> Ceres> *sighs and types up her report on her datapad, listening*
<Cassandra`Arakawa> A perfect universe has no need for heroes...nor for a future because there is nothing to work toawrds.
* Peacemaker grins a little. Gallows humour has always been her style
<DeathStar> <John> I wish I could join you in this fight.
<Setsuna`> "Y'know, I've always liked the sound of that whole 'live by the sword' thing."
<Chad`Winters> You have any ideas on how to find him Darien?
<Em> "...John?"
<Chad`Winters> ...No you're not Darien...What is your name?
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Looks down at John. "What do you mean?"
<DeathStar> <John> There's something I haven't told you all yet. Xevil's planning on blowing up the planet. 6He shakes his head. "And there's no fleet out there who can stop it."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Call me Darien. It suits me just fine.
<Peacemaker> "He's a little late."
<Peacemaker> "The creature is gone."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at John suddenly. "Xevil? With a planet killer?"
<DeathStar> <John> Yeah, but if he blows up the Earth, he plans to get him, too.
* Peacemaker glances at Darien. "Planet killer?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... it's a weapon that can take out the Earth in one shot if it builds up enough energy.
<Red_Fox> "... shit, did I just think of Xevil as an ALLY? What am I, crazy?"
<Seraphna> "So we only have to stop a Tsivrixsh fleet with a planet killer and kill a god, alright..."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru and Peacemaker both nod at that
<Setsuna`> "Hey. All in a day's work."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ceres, is it? Can you get me a datapad image of the PLanet Killer with our satelites?
<Red_Fox> "No-one can say we don't have guts."
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> .....6Takes in a deep breathe. "Hotaru, can you reach out to Ariel?
<Seraphna> Ceres> "As 90% of them are already pointed at it, done."
<Seraphna> *Ceres holds out her datapad.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I can try..."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Ariel...?>
<DeathStar> 6* Darien takes it, eyeing the weapon cannon under the Planet Killer. It's got three points of energy building into one point. "Yes, I have an idea.
<Seraphna> Ceres> "Our planetary defenses will only hold out for a short time."
<DeathStar> 6* Hotaru, for whatever reason, cannot find Ariel.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... I'm guessing it was your idea, too, John, judging by your statement.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <ARIEL! WHERE ARE YOU?!> "... damn... nothing..."
<Seraphna> NRP: "So it's a Death Star, if you will."
<DeathStar> <John> We don't have enough weapons to blow that thing up, but if we could turn the Aquarius into a living suicide bomb, I think we could generate enough power.
<Seraphna> "Hotaru... I have a concern."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "What is it?"
<Red_Fox> "Someone's going to have to die, but... heh."
<Seraphna> "If Ariel is somehow turned by him and resists us, she can use you and any other Dragoon connected to her."
<DeathStar> <Darien> If you hit ne of the three points, it can be done. <Spade> I see. Then I shall get some explosives for your ship.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade moves off, perhaps wanting to get away from the heroics.
<DeathStar> <John> Well, it's my ship. I should be the one to fly it.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "JOHN! NO!"
<Chad`Winters> Take one focal point out and it may backfeed all the way through taking the rest of the systems out.
<DeathStar> 6* John smirks. "Your concern is overwhelming, Hotaru, but it's only logical it be me. A captain goes down with his ship.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "You.. can't..."
<Em> <Em> "Kamikaze counts as crashing!"
<DeathStar> <John> Well, you can bill me afterwards.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> But John...6He looks at him, obviously trying to hold back tears.
<Em> NRP: Redundancy powers activate!
<Red_Fox> "I should've learnt to be a pilot..."
* Myria walks out of the Aquarius.
<DeathStar> 6* John slaps Dias on the back. "I'm a super hero, boy."
<Peacemaker> "... I guess you are..."
<Myria> Power as fixed as going get without drydock.
* Peacemaker smiles weakly
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Sticks his lower lip out, it quivering slightly.
<Myria> ...what happening?
<Red_Fox> "... y'know, John... I always liked you... even when you were blowing up Janus."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps up. "You should not fly the ship. I can...." 6* John shakes his head.  <John> Listen, Zephyr. It's nice and all that you're willing to take my place, but I don't have to be a psionic to tell your reasons are all wrong. It's one thing to sacrifice your life for others, but it's wrong if you're just doing it to run away from life. You gotta appreciate life, to love your own life - to protect it."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... should you really be admitting that?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Zephyr, he's right."
<Setsuna`> "Eh. He has a small level of Charisma. But don't let it go to his head."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shakes his head a bit. "Always the same."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr opens and closes her mouth.
* Kane tilts his head, glancing at Darien.
<Xanatos> Good Luck, John. You're gonna need it.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there, then holds out his hand to John. John shakes it once, then points at the ship. "Well, I better go get busy turning this thing into a bomb." 6He takes a deep breath, eyeing everyone for what will be the last time, then turns and moves up the loading bay ramp.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias steps forward, grabbing John into a hug
<Em> <Em> *idly makes her way over, then hugs Zephyr tightly* "Come on... you have a future to make the most of." *trying to keep herself from crying*
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... I..." *glances between John and Em*
<DeathStar> 6* John is grabbed, making an ack sound
<Chad`Winters> 6Chad watches from the side.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr winces a bit from her wounds, but just puts a hand on Em's shoulder, watching John go.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Damn... it hurts... I'd volunteer myself... I WANT to volunteer, but..."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Thank you for showing me everything.
<Peacemaker> "But you have too much to leave behind... too many people to hurt. I know."
<DeathStar> 6* John kneels down, looking at Dias. "No problem. And remember, you're the man now. Keep those girls in line."
<Myria> John...going away...?
<Em> "We... all have to..." *can't say any more*
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru nods to Myria, crying...
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias wipes his eyes then looks at John. 
<DeathStar> 6* John stands, turning to look at Myria. "Yeah, I gotta go. Be good for me?"
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru rushes over to Em and Zephyr
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> You take care of the bad guy up there, i'll take care of the guy down here.
<Myria> ...ohhh...
<DeathStar> <John> ... 6He pats Myria on the shoulder, takes a deep, resigned breath, and heads up the ramp.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade moves up behind Sera, having finished getting his men to get the explosives ready.
<Red_Fox> "He's.. a better idol than Venerator ever was..."
<DeathStar> <Spade> McCormick. Ever the idealist.
<Myria> John...I tell aunt about this day...and...ummm...how big you want statue?
* Seraphna remains quiet, watching them.
* Seraphna rests back against her pilot.
<Red_Fox> "Listen John! We won't let your sacrifice go in vain!"
<DeathStar> <John> Make it where all the women over the planet fawn over it. 6He grins, giving a wave to everyone, then moves up into the ship.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... I'm sure they will..."
* Kane holds up a hand toward John, a frown on his face.
<Em> <Em> *breaks down*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shakes his head. "He should not be the one to pilot it." 6He notes grimly.
* Chad`Winters steps forward, resting his hand on Dias shoulder, who watches John walk up the ramp
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr holds onto Em, watching theship.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru holds both, trying not to break down herself
* Myria sighs and flops on to her rear.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien takes a deep breath, knowing he has to get everyone ready for battle now, but not having the heart.
* Peacemaker eyes Darien, as if understanding
* Xanatos glances at Warren. But says nothing, he knows he should probably be the pilot, but he wants to stay and hopefully protect those in the group.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis moves up the ramp suddenly, stopping. John turns around. <Erevis> I do not wish for you to be the one to do this.
<Ceilidh> "Erevis? You... can't..."
* Xanatos arches a brow, looking toward Erevis.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You have lost your entire family. It is unfair for you to die, too. <John> ... yeah, I guess I am the last of the McCormicks, aren't I?
<Peacemaker> "... Erevis... you would be better suited to assisting us against the true enemy..."
<Peacemaker> "... but... sometimes..."
* Seraphna closes her eyes and concentrates a little, calming herself.
<Kane> I don't think she is volunteering.
<DeathStar> 6* John nods his head once. "But I'm fine doing this. Besides, Katrina would want you to live. You have to get out of this fight and live, so her life wasn't in vain. You get me?" 6* Erevis nods once, looking down. John hestiates, as if he's going to hug her, but gives a pat on the shoulder. <John> Good luck.
<DeathStar> 6* John moves off for the bridge.
<Peacemaker> "Thankyou, then..."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns and steps off, clenching her fist, clearly angry.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien clears his throat. "I do not wish to be heartless, but we need to find our opponent and formulate a rescue strategy."
<Peacemaker> "Agreed."
<DeathStar> 6* John sits down on the bridge, beginning to switch controls to help make the engines go critical - bigger bang for his buck.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <This is all wrong...>
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks down at Em, then up at the ship. She frowns.
<DeathStar> -END SCENE, SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* The Being steps forward toward Ariel. "You cannot stop me, Ariel. I will make you the way you use to be."
* Ariel shakes her head and forms her blade in her hand. "You will not. I will die trying, before I let you go forward with this."
<DeathStar> <Being> No. You will not. 6And suddenly he's upon her, hitting her just right to knock her out. He catches her before she can hit the ground, gently laying her down to the roof. "I'll make you remember."
<DeathStar> 6* The Being stands up, turning to scan the city. "There. The substance that will make you remember." 6And like that he's gone, zooming off the roof and through the sky.
<DeathStar> 6* Back at the HQ, Eve - sitting in the lab while she studies the Origin substance, glances up as the entire HQ shakes and the ceiling crashes in. The creature stands there.
<DeathStar> 6* Eve's eyes widen and she goes for the gun on the desk, but the creature grabs her arm in a flash, twisting her around. He stares at her. "A pale imitation." 6Using his free hand, he turns it back to the hyperspace energy, reaching out toward her face. The pained scream that echoes moments later can be heard through the base.
<DeathStar> -END SCENE, SCENE SHIFT-
<Xanatos> Ah fuck this. *he says with a sigh and dashes up the ramp of the Aquarius, heading for John. "Listen, I should do this."
<DeathStar> 6* John glances up at him, shaking his head. "Don't be stupid."
<Xanatos> No one could care if I live or die, at least you still have people that care.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Alright. Frist we need to locate him. Erevis, you're the strongest psionic user we have now. I need you to search him out.
<DeathStar> <John> And why wouldn't people care about you?
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks to John with tearry red eyes. "You have no room to call people stupid, you suicidal fool! You can't just leave us!"
<DeathStar> NRP: Hotaru cna't hear them on the bridge.
<Setsuna`> NRP: She teleports
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> Looks to Erevis, waiting.
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> 6Looks to Erevis, waiting.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: Fair enough, I just saw Xan being on the ramp
* Xanatos sighs. "I tried to kill Darien just so I could bring Erevis back. Everyone hates me."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Also, you might be our best weapon against him. You are both the same species. You could try to increase your powers to match him. <Erevis> I am trapped in this human shell, he is not. It will be difficult to increase my strength.
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes Xan, then looks ahead. "It sounds like what you need to do is seek redemption with them, not run off and die."
<Red_Fox> "Too bad..."
<Red_Fox> "If only there was some way..."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I will have to drop some of my human bindings. <Darien> ... do it. Just...don't lose that special spark you got.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods, closing her eyes, focusing her thoughts.
* Xanatos shakes his head, "I've tried, they don't want anything to do with me."
<Red_Fox> "... yeah."
* Ceilidh watches Erevis
<DeathStar> <John> Look. You're just as bad as Zephyr. Running off to die.
<Xanatos> And what are you doing? Being a hero? Come'on John, you know you aren't supposed to do this.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at everyone else. "Here is our battle plan. Our opponent will seek high ground - probably a rooftop. I will move in first to distract him, while the rest of yo uget into positions. We'll need all our long range gunners for this. Cassandra Arakawa, get two attack shuttles from the HQ, and bring them back here. Take someone with you to fly the second. Bring them back.
* Kane steps forward and pats his rifle with a smile. "Let's hope this stuff can hurt him."
<Ceilidh> "Should I snipe then...?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Xan's the usual pilot...but he seems to have disappeared.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll distract him, while the shuttles get there. When I give the signal, I want everyone on both shuttles to open fire on him - hit him with everything you got. From both sides. I'll get Ariel off the rooftop. Once I'm clear of the roof, the shuttles pull back. Seraphna, that's where you come in. You're our only big gun. I'll need your Dragoon Mech to hit him with everything you got. Hold back nothing. Use all your energy."
<Ceilidh> .oO(I hope they can't control me...)
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "What about mine?"
<Seraphna> "Are you.... sure about that?"
<Setsuna`> "Long range combat... bah."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes. The longer he exists, the more power he'll get.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Our only chance is to defeat him quickly.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru is still tearry-eyed, but listening nontheless
<Seraphna> "You'll want to get well clear of him."
<DeathStar> <Darien> We all will. We'll regroup elsewhere while you fight him, then you'll retreat and regroup with us.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Then we'll formulate a plan B depending on how hurt he is.
<DeathStar> <John> Look, Xan. You need to go out there, and learn to be a decent fucker. Katrina wouldn't want yo uto do this.
<Xanatos> And she wouldn't want you to do this either.
* Em looks up at Hotaru, "...do you have any long range weapons?"
* Seraphna looks up at Spade, and smiles gently
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Cass, then nods to Hotaru. "Take her. She can pilot."
<DeathStar> <Spade> It would appear it is up to us.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Well... it's not my speciality."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Let's go!
<DeathStar> <Darien> As long as you get an attack shuttle back here.
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> Your plan sounds good so far.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Alright, everyone know their roles?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Do not get in close to this person.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Understood."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... this is most odd.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I detected his presence...at the base...before it moved away again.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Come on! *heads back to HQ*
<Peacemaker> "Wait, he's already gone!"
<Setsuna`> "Meh, I'll fly one of the shuttles. It's not like I can do much else for this."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis opens her eyes, their color an unnatural blue now. Her pale skin is flushed.
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> ....Origin....EVE! 6A paniced look appears on his face.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses. "He's gone for Origin to give it to Ariel."
<Seraphna> "Hotaru."
<Seraphna> "If she turns for whatever reason, listen for me. Okay?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> ".. alright."
<Chad`Winters> I'm going to the base now.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grabs a map. "Point out his location, Erevis. Now." 6Erevis does so. Darien eyes everyone. "HEAD THERE. I'm going now. I have to delay him from giving Ariel Origin."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks around, spotting a Janus bike. He leaps on, cranking it up, and then drives off.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods to Chad. "I'll go with you."
* Chad`Winters looks over at Zeph, then nods.
* Setsuna` heads after Cass, having little else she can contribute. This time.
<DeathStar> <John> Look, I've made up my mind.
* Xanatos "And i've made up mine," flips his pistol out and swings it down to pistol whip John. He would grab him by the collar and drag John to the ramp and toss him out onto the ground, then he would move back into the ship and close the ramp, getting the controls and then lifting up the ship, blasting off into space.
<DeathStar> 6* John continues to adjust the controls as the ship is finished being loaded with explosives.
* Chad`Winters sprints after Cass
<DeathStar> 6* John hits the ground
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns to eye the ship. ".... Xanatos..." 6Her eyes widen.
<Ceilidh> "What is it?"
* Kane glances over at Erevis then looks to the ship. "No damnit!"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis reaches out, as if to grab the ship with her psionic powers, but she can't.
<Ceilidh> "... he's going to take over from John... isn't he...?"
* Em gapes
* Kane hangs his head, "Damnit...damnit...damnit..." he keeps repeating.
<Chad`Winters> 5Dias sprints towards John, sliding upto him and checking for a pulse
<DeathStar> 6* John groans on the ground, holding his head. "That cockbite got me."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Glad to have you all on board...looks like we're going to go for a ride.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Stole your thunder
<DeathStar> 6* John struggle to his feet, his chest wounds still severe. "That fool!"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Peacemaker, you should treat John's wounds. It would appear we lost...Xanatos.
<Setsuna`> "...can't say I saw this coming."
* Setsuna` doesn't say that. Oops.
<Peacemaker> "... understood."
<DeathStar> 6* John shakes his head, eyeing Erevis. "That idiot." 6* ERevis stares straight up, looking lost.
* Peacemaker moves to treat John's wounds.
<DeathStar> 6* John winces. "I'll be no good in this fight. Why did he throw himself away like that?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis grabs a comm from Warren suddenly, moving to an alley.
<Setsuna`> "Think we'll pull through this one, Cass?"
<Peacemaker> "Why would you?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Just shrugs.
* Kane shakes his head, having no answer right now.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I don't know...but...we need to make sure the rest of the universe does pull through.
<DeathStar> <John> Because it was the right thing to do. 6He sighs. "It was the right thing to do."
<Peacemaker> "And there you have your answer."
<DeathStar> <John> He's going to have someone miss him, alright. Someone who could have used him, I bet.
<Setsuna`> "Nice attitude."
<Seraphna> "Let's all do the right thing and save the universe then."
<DeathStar> -END SCENE, SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* The group arrives at the base. Smoke trails from the ceiling.
<Setsuna`> "...I'm not of a fan of his sense for decorating."
<Chad`Winters> Oh no...6Breaks into a full sprint heading into the base
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Hell! *dashes toward the base*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches Chad, breathing hard. Her coat covers her wounds, but it's clear they're bothering her. She hurries after them.
<DeathStar> 6* As they reach the base, they would find it oddly deserted.
* Setsuna` keeps close, on guard
* Chad`Winters sprints inside, heading straight for the lab Eve was in
<Cassandra`Arakawa> *comm* General, can you read me?
<DeathStar> *Darien on Comm* I'm here. *the sound of the bike can be heard*
<DeathStar> 6* As Chad reaches the lab, he would find it wrecked, and the charred remains of a body there. Origin is gone.
* Chad`Winters slows down as he enters the lab, his gaze falling on the charred remains
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr arrives behind him, her eyes widening at the body.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> *comm* The base is empty...I'm right behind Chad Winters and...that thing got here first...I think Eve is dead. Origin is gone.
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> ... damn. Get the attack shuttles. Give him however much time he needs. But you need to get the others and get in position quickly. We're running low on time.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> *comm* Yes, sir.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Alright, we need to enact our part in the plan now!
<Chad`Winters> Ev.e...6He stumbles forward to the body, falling down to his knees beside it.
<DeathStar> 6* The body crumbles to dust before Chad.
<Seraphna> <Eve...>
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr comes to a stop behind Chad, kneeling there beside Chad and putting a hand on his shoulder.
* Setsuna` winces, "...I'll get one warmed up." She slips out to the hangar.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> *comm* Setsuna and I are hadling the shuttles. Chad is worthless right now. *heads into the hangar as well*
* Chad`Winters 's body kneels there, his face pale. "How...This is my fault...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Don't say that. 6She tells Chad softly.
<DeathStar> 6* As Cassandra and Setsuna enter, they would find two attack shuttles waiting.
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> Everyone....Everyone I get involved with get's hurt...
<Setsuna`> "...convient." *goes to check on the first one*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stares at the dust, swallowing, speaking words that hurt to say. "She loved you and you loved her. She was ... very happy to be with ... you. Do not..make your time together...meaningless...by thinking this is your fault."
* Cassandra`Arakawa moves to get one of the shuttles airborne!
<DeathStar> 6* It's in perfect working order. Both, in fact.
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> 6Head hangs down, his left hand reaching up to Zephyr's and squeezing it slightly
<DeathStar> -END SCENE, SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* The Aquarius zooms up toward the atmosphere. The heatshields don't work, as all power is going into the engines to make them explode.
* Xanatos is working to keep the ship together as he pilots it up towards space.
<DeathStar> 6* The comm. beeps and Erevis' voice comes over. "Xanatos? Why are you doing this?"
<DeathStar> 6* That infamous panel on the front gets ripped off again.
<Xanatos> <Comm> I...*he eyes the panel get ripped off* It was better for me to do this, I should be the one doing it.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Why?
<Xanatos> To right all the wrongs i've done.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...I did not wish for it to end this way...
<DeathStar> 6* The Aquarius begins to heat up. The tempature jumps a few degrees every few seconds.
* Xanatos wipes his brow, "I know, I wish there was some other way, but it's the right thing to do, and don't worry, even if I die, you'll get to see me again someday."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
<DeathStar> 6* The Aquarius escapes the atmosphere, and above him the mighty Planet Killer can be seen, forming it's energy attack. It's almost complete.
<Xanatos> You need worry about your end, don't let all i'm doing go to waste, I know you can do it. And Erevis...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Yes?
<Xanatos> I love you. And i'm sorry for everything.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Xan..... 6Her voice begins to cut out as Xan gets near the beams, then it's gone all together in static.
<DeathStar> 6* Cruisers begin to move in to try to shoot the Aquarius down.
* Xanatos closes his eyes and then quickly opens his eyes. "I will not fail." He says determined, gripping the controls and jerking on the controls, moving out of the path, while still flying toward the planet killer.
<DeathStar> 6* And with that Aquarius, smashes into one of the beam producers, blowing it up completely - the Aquarius is eradicated, as well. The beam shuts off and the Planet Killer is left without teeth
<DeathStar> -END SCENE, SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra's shuttle is already well on it's way, with Setsuna still in the hanger. Zephyr squeezes his shoulder. "Do you need some more time?"
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> We don't have the time....6He stands up.
* Setsuna` lounges a few minutes more, giving the others some time to meet up
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stands slowly. "... I'm sorry. I really am, Chad."
<Chad`Winters> It's alright Zephyr...6He hugs her, holding her for a second
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr holds him back. And then, they have to move to meet up wiht Setsuna.
<DeathStar> -END SCENE, SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra arrives at the group with the shutle.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances up. "It's time, people. We need to divide evenly among the shuttles."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade rubs Sera's shoulder. "We should move into position, too."
* Cassandra`Arakawa brings the shuttle down...
<Xanatos> I'll go with Cass. *he holds his rifle up, moving to get in her shuttle*
<Seraphna> "ALright."
* Seraphna smiles and moves off with Spade.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade moves over to a vehicle that didn't get trashed and gets i nit.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks to Em. "Are you ready?"
* Em nods slowly...
* Seraphna gets in the passenger side.
<DeathStar> 6* John grabs a gun. "I'm with Kane." 6He grabs his comm. "Elayne, we might need you as well, if this goes bad."
<Ceilidh> "I'm with Kane too."
<DeathStar> 6* Setsuna's shuttle arrives moments later.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> What about the noncombatants?
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru quickly hugs Em. "I know... it's tough."
<DeathStar> <Warren> They stay here. We cannot risk them.
* Setsuna` lands, and opens the hatch. "All aboard!"
<Seraphna> ELayne> "We're laying in wait."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hobbles toward Setsuna's shuttle, nodding to Chad and Zephyr as he climbs in.
* Xanatos pats John's shoulder and steps up onto the shuttle.
<Peacemaker> "I... will come aboard. Unless you have another use for me."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade drives along the destroyed roads.
<Xanatos> NRP: SHIt.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We might need your medical expertise.
* Kane pats John's shoulder as he steps up onto the shuttle.
* Chad`Winters nods back, but his eyes distant
<Seraphna> "Hopefully most of the city is evacuated by now..."
<DeathStar> 6* John sits down in his shuttle.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Hardly. Not enough time. But we can only pray some got out.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias hops onto the shuttle with Set's and Warren
* Em hugs back, "...we have to do this. I'm ready."
<Peacemaker> "Good luck..."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru smiles. "Then lets go."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> *c* Are we clear for go?
<DeathStar> <Warren> It is a shame we do not have more dragoon mechs for this battle. 6He notes grimly. "It'll be riding on Sera's shoulder now."
* Seraphna looks out at teh passing streets, "Spade?"
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> Get into position, keep out of sight. I'm going on radio silence. I'll signal you when to attack. Okay?
<DeathStar> <Spade> Yes?
* Ceilidh climbs onto the shuttle finally
* Xanatos steps to the top of the ramp, looking out at the ground. "Anyone else coming??"
* Em sticks with Hotaru
* Chad`Winters looks over at Warren, then at Zephy.
<Chad`Winters> He's got a point, another Dragoon Mech may turn the tide.
<Seraphna> "If we live through this... marry me?" *she looks over at him*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... it is true. But ... my mental state is not exactly healthy.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Yes. After this, we can both get out of the shadows of others.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> *c* Roger. *takes the shuttle to the ready position*
<Xanatos> NRP: Xan=Kane from now on. :D
* Red_Fox gets onto the other shuttle
* Seraphna smiles softly, looking at him fondly.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods to Setsuna. "Lets go."
* Kane has quit IRC (Quit: )
<Chad`Winters> Hmmm....
* Xanatos is now known as Kane
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr forms a gun.
<Kane> I think we're ready. *he signals to Cass*
<Seraphna> NRP: Darien> Kane, from now on we'll call you Xan. That's your name.
<DeathStar> -END SCENE, SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Ariel wakes up to have the being holding her down, a vial of Origin in his hand. "Time to make you better, Ariel."
<Ariel> "Let... go... of... me."
<DeathStar> <Being> 10,000 years, Ariel. It won't end here.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, the sound of a motorcycle can be heard. Near a ROOF that's 20 stories in the air?
<DeathStar> 6* The Being looks up in confusion.
* Ariel hasn't a clue what's going on either
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, the doors leading to the roof explode open and Darien rides toward the Being on a motorcycle. He swings his energy sword out, slapping the vial of Origin into the air. Spinning the motorcycle around, he catches it.
<Ariel> "Darien!"
<DeathStar> 6* The Being steps away from Ariel, eyeing Darien. "You. YOU!"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps off the motorcycle. He leans on the motorcycle. "Well, of all the universes to see your sorry ass again, Wind, it had to be this one."
* Ariel quickly pulls herself to her feet.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind stands there, his hand crackling with energy. "So I see you remember, DS. How quaint. You're just as corrupt as this universe is."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien swings out the energy sword, pointing it at Wind. "You know, Wind, that little song and dance might have flew once, but you know what separates you and me? One fine day. And this time, it's my day."
* Ariel quickly has her sword in hand again, "What's going on here?"
<DeathStar> 6* Wind sneers. His hand forms his own energy sword, holding it out in front of him. "You may remember all your moves, DS, but your frail human body cannot keep up with me." <Darien> At least I have humanity now. Something you seem to lack.
<DeathStar> 6 * Darien eyes Ariel. "Get ready to get out of here." 6He charges Wind, swinging. The two lock blades.
<Ariel> "But!"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Trust me. 6Wind shoves against Darien and slashes down. He parries and the two circle each other.
* Ariel backs towards the edge of the building.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien swings at Wind's face, but Wind ducks and impales him in the shoulder. Darien winces, then grabs his comm. "NOW!"
<DeathStar> <Darien> You see, Wind, I can't beat you. But I brought some friends.
<DeathStar> 6* And with that, Darien jerks back as the attack shuttles come into view.
* Cassandra`Arakawa brings the shuttle in along with the cavalry.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren aims a gun out the open shuttle doors and opens fire. Zephyr does as well. John grins, firing away.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stumbles, losing a lot of blood. He stumbles toward Ariel, pulling out a grappling hook, and begins to attack it to the side of the building.
* Seraphna stands outside the city, her systems honed in on Darien's location, maw opened, in her second form, readying to fire, vapor of plasma leaking from her maw.
* Chad`Winters kneels next to Zephyr, firing both pistols into Wind
<DeathStar> 6* Wind stands there as the shots hit him.
* Ariel moves to Darien, "What's happening?"
* Kane smirks as he begins to release charged shot after charged shot out of his rifle, his smile widens as his gun burns him slightly.
* Ceilidh takes aim at Wind, firing her rifle at him
<DeathStar> <Darien> We're running. 6He finishes, then puts an arm around Ariel, preparing to jump.
<Seraphna> <Ready?>
<DeathStar> <Spade> .oO (Ready as soon as they move out of the area.)
<Ceilidh> .oO(I will not lose control... I will not lose control...) *but there's nothing trying to control her except her fear*
<DeathStar> 6* Wind howls in anger, swinging out an energy blast into Cassandra's shuttle, blowing out the engines.
* Ariel holds on tight
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leaps down with Ariel, sliding down rapidly.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Hang on! We're going for a rough landing! *tries to keep control of the shuttle as it goes down!*
<DeathStar> 6* John stumbles, grabbing the shuttle. "Oh hell."
* Red_Fox starts firing on Wind now also
* Kane drops his rifle and grabs the side of the shuttle, he grabs Ceil with his other arm.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns, his eyes blaring with hyperspace energy.
<Setsuna`> "Guys! Can you take him down already? Before he shoots US next?"
* Ceilidh grabs Kane's arm, and tries to grab the shuttle also
<DeathStar> <Warren> Now, Setsuna! Get us out of here!
<DeathStar> 6* Darien and Ariel land on the ground. Darien clicks off the grappling hook, running away from the building.
<Setsuna`> "Got it!" *pulls off harshly*
* Chad`Winters fires two over-charged shots into Wind's back as he turns
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra's shuttle hits the ground, sliding along it.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Our turn.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <It's time.>
<Seraphna> <Alright!>
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Well...any landing you can walk away from...
* Seraphna fires her beam, a huge breath of energy ripping through the city at Wind's location.
<Kane> Everyone ok? *he asks after they stop sliding?*
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns, eyeing the beam as it hits him and the building. A large boom is heard and pieces of metal goes flying everywhere.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru fires her own beam of energy at Wind to back up Sera's efforts
* Ariel ducks and covers on the ground, near Darien
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods to Setsuna. "Head for the meeting point."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shields his face. "We have to go on foot. Come on." 6He tells everyone on the ground, moving away from the fight zone to the meeting site.
<Setsuna`> "Roger~." *sets course*
<DeathStar> 6* John hops down, running away.
<DeathStar> 6* As the smoke clears, Wind can be seen floating in the air, completely back in his hyperspace form. He forms two great wings.
* Kane motions for Ceil to come on and hops down, moving to run away with the others.
<Seraphna> <Let's move.>
* Ceilidh rushes after Kane
<DeathStar> <Spade> Hrrrrrrn.
<Em> .oO( Oh... crap. )
<DeathStar> 6* Wind dashes forward, zooming right for Sera.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> .oO( This does NOT look good. )
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Everyone, evac the area now! This shuttle is a giant target! *dashes out and away from the shuttle*
* Seraphna is already leaping away
<DeathStar> 6* Wind zooms up, blocking Sera's path.
<DeathStar> <Wind> Seraphna. SERAPHNA
* Red_Fox rushes away from the shuttle
<DeathStar> <Wind> I'll kill you AGAIN.
<Seraphna> <No thanks!>
* Seraphna leaps back and away, flying as fast as she can.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind appears again, cutting her off.
* Seraphna fires another breath as she does.
<DeathStar> <Spade> ...we can't out run him...
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru prepares to fire again on Wind once there's enough distance
<Seraphna> <Third form?>
<DeathStar> <Spade> Yes.
<Em> ...aim carefully, Hotaru.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I know.."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien reaches the area with the others. He eyes Setsuna's shutle landing
<DeathStar> <Darien> Everyone accounted for?
* Kane holds a thumbs up while he gasps to regain his breath.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps off the shuttle as it lands, turning back to eye the battle in the sky.
* Seraphna glows as if made of pure energy, gaining a humanpid shape again, her wings moving to her back, taking her final form.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> More or less.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind tilts his head. "And I thought Lunarians were annoying."
* Red_Fox doesn't understand that at all
* Kane glances up, "Well i'll be damned, they are actually going into Phase 3." He says in awe.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Ariel. "Are you okay?"
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru doesn't understand that at all, either
* Chad`Winters and Dias step off the shuttle and watch.
* Ariel hesitates, "Merely dazed, and confused."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr tilts her head up.
<Ceilidh> "That's difficult for dragoons, I'm guessing?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> I imagine.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind dashes at Sera again.
<Kane> We could never do it.
* Seraphna fades, reappearing behind him, lashing out with a beam of energy, an energy blade.
* Ceilidh nods
<Seraphna> <I plan on living!>
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit, the force knocking him into a building, through it, and straight into a street, blowing a crater in it.
<DeathStar> 6* The ground shakes everywhere.
* Red_Fox fires on Wind now
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru fires on Wind now even
<DeathStar> 6* Wind rises from the crater, only to be hit by Hotaru, and sent further into the crater.
* Seraphna holds out her hand and fires a blast of energy at Wind as he flies, the ground beneath her simmering a little.
<DeathStar> <Darien> They're doing it....
* Chad`Winters spreads his feet as he holds his balance
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes his datapad, using satelite feed to watch this fight.
<Kane> We still need a plan if something goes wrong? *he glances at Darien* So d'you got anymore plans?
<DeathStar> 6* Wind rises again after lal the atacks end.
<Red_Fox> "Never thought Sera would be any use in a fight..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Not yet.
<Ceilidh> "Lets try to make one, quick?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'm thinking.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren frowns. "Is he even taking damage?"
<Seraphna> <You fool, you don't even see the real threat do you...>
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> This only seems to be slowing him down. She won't be able to keep this up at this pace.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind roars suddenly, and vanishes.
<Kane> He is pure hyperspace energy, right? How are you supposed to damage that?
<Red_Fox> "What just happened?"
<DeathStar> 6* Appears behind Sera, and suddenly hits her with hyperspace energy, blowing out systems and energy. The force sends her flying right through a bilding.
<Red_Fox> "Oh."
<DeathStar> <Wind> Bitch.
<DeathStar> <Spade> ...damn. 6He attempts to adjust for their velocity to make stopping possible.
<Em> "...this isn't good."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru keeps firing on Wind, every time there's distance between him and Sera
<DeathStar> 6* Darien closes his eyes. "He's getting stronger."
* Seraphna works with him to brace the impact.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind gets hit by Hotaru, knocked back.
<Kane> What? How?
<Ceilidh> "So... how do we stop him...?"
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> Darien...If you have that plan...6He pulls his pistol up, aiming it towards Wind's location.
<Ceilidh> "It's not like we can get stronger..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> There has to be something.
<Seraphna> *A ship uncloaks and begins firing beams and missles into Wind.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit by the missiles and beats, and sent crashing through the roof a building into ground level. The entire building is decimated and falls apart.
<DeathStar> <John> Holleeee shit.
<Seraphna> <That... hurt a lot Will...>
<DeathStar> <Spade> I know. We can't take many more hits like that, Sera.
<Seraphna> <Should we withdraw...?>
* Setsuna` whistles
<DeathStar> <Spade> Advisable.
* Seraphna guards herself, and fades, not reappearing.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind flies up, and straight through Elayne's ship. The entire thing is ripped in half.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Crap!"
<DeathStar> 6* Wind stops above both halves as they fall to the ground.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns to face Hotaru, the only one left on the battlefield.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> .oO(... could we hold Wind off ourselves, or should we withdraw too?)
<Seraphna> <Get out of there.>
<DeathStar> <Darien> After Hotaru is baten, he'll come for us next.
<Kane> We could sho-Oh damnit did I leave my rifle on the shuttle? *he sighs*
<DeathStar> 6* Wind dashes right at Hotaru.
<Em> "Well... um... MOVE!"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Cassandra, get your rail gun ready.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru a beam straight at Wind, moving to one side to avoid Wind
<DeathStar> <Darien> If he gets near us, hit him.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Yes, sir. *readies her rail gun*
<Ariel> "So what do we do?" <Hotaru... that's enough. Get yourself to safety.>
<DeathStar> 6* Wind dashes out of the way, in the same direction as Hotaru, then dashes through her stomach. And her insides are burnt out. The equivalent of internal bleeding begins.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns slowly to face Hotaru's back.
* Em screams.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <... shit... sorry, everyone...>
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru does her best to get the hell out of the
* Kane slides his hands into his coat and pulls out a pistol. "I know this wont work, but i'm not just going to lie down."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hotaru....
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru does her best to get the hell out of there even
<DeathStar> 6* Wind watches them run off, then zooms toward Ariel's location.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Here he comes.
<Kane> We should spread out. *he says as he begins to back up*
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Are you alright...?>
* Chad`Winters aims his gun up, it humming as it's reaches past charge.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind touches down right in front of them, and reforms his human appearance.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias begins sliding off to the side.
* Ariel holds her blade, not about to run away.
<DeathStar> <Wind> Surrender.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren aims at Wind, firing.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru starts firing at Wind too.
* Red_Fox starts firing at Wind too.
* Chad`Winters pulls the trigger, sending an over charged shot otwards Wind's head.
<Seraphna> <No one said he could take a form too...>
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru does NOT fire at Wind, being too concerned with her own survival right now
* Seraphna lands, far away, groaning a little, "I'm going to need to rest for a while...>
<DeathStar> <Spade> Our disadvatange is our size.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr fires at Wind also.
* Kane fires as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit, stumbling back with each hit.
<DeathStar> <Darien> CAssandra! THE RAIL GUN!
<Red_Fox> "You wouldn't let us live even if we did surrender."
* Ariel doesn't fire. She waits.
* Cassandra`Arakawa fires her rail gun at Wind, a superconductor sheather round.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit and sent flying down the straight, skidding along the road and tearing a deep gorge into it
<DeathStar> <Spade> Understood. Switch back to your human form to heal up. I'll join the others in battle.
<Setsuna`> "...maybe I should get one of those."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I advise we move...I don't think he's out for the count.
* Chad`Winters begins pulling the trigger repeteadely not letting up his volley of shots.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind stands up.
* Seraphna switches out of the third form, as she usually is after such times, lacking clothes, cut and bruised up pretty badly, "What'd he mean by kill me again?"
<DeathStar> <Wind> The robotic girl is dnagerous.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru returns to human form, and looks for a medic, unless returning to human form would be fatal
<DeathStar> 6* Spade shakes his head. I am sure."
<DeathStar> (unsure)
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Sir! He's up!
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hit him again!
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <One way or another... I don't think I'll be fighting again for a while...>
* Cassandra`Arakawa takes aim and fires another round!
<DeathStar> <Darien> Everyone else, retreat towards those building over there. Cass, hold him for as long as you can. Being i nthe open is to our disadvantage.
* Ceilidh heads for the building
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit again, skidding along the ground.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hobbles away. Darien begins to move out.
* Em helps Hotaru
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr frowns, then begins to hurry back.
* Kane begins to fall back. "Be careful Cass!" He calls out to her.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his comm. "Peacemaker, find Hotaru - administer healing aid."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Begins heading with the others.
<DeathStar> 6* John turns and runs away.
* Ariel hesitates, and then heads after Zephyr. Their efforts would be wasted if she did anything stupid.
<Peacemaker> *comm* "Roger that." *heads off to help Em*
<DeathStar> 6* Wind stands again.
<Chad`Winters> 6Chad turns around, aiming his gun backwards and he moves upto Zephyr and begins helping her.
<Seraphna> "Interesting that this... Wind... would recreate his enemies... or... did he..."
* Cassandra`Arakawa switches her autoloader to the plasma rounds and fires again.
* Red_Fox keeps firing on Wind, falling back a little, but not giving up
* Setsuna` stays near Cass's posistion... as long as Cass is at risk, she's sticking around.
<DeathStar> <Spade> I'm not sure. You heal up for now. I'll go help the others. Don't come back until you're ready. 6He hurries off.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien reaches the building, then motions to Warren. "If you have explosives, plant them here."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods, getting to work.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit again and again, stumbling back.
<Seraphna> "Alright..."
<DeathStar> <Wind> Are you a reploid? Fascinating. 6Is hit again and again.
<Ceilidh> "What the hell's a reploid?"
* Seraphna sighs and lays back, pulling a passing drape over herself.
<Ceilidh> NRP: Fox... x.x
<DeathStar> 6* A teenager gawks at Sera.
<Red_Fox> "What the hell's a reploid?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Beats me... *fires another round*
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit again.
* Seraphna sighs, "Stop gawking and get me some clothes."
<DeathStar> 6* Wind begins to walk forward toward Cass.
* Red_Fox keeps firing. "No you don't!"
* Setsuna` grabs a lead pipe.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind just keeps walking, apparantly unphased by normal shots.
<Red_Fox> "Maybe I should use bombs?"
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, a whip lassoes around Wind, and energy surges into him. He's momentarily stunned.
* Kane slides to a stop and twists, tossing out 3 silver discs, heading strait for Wind like shuriken.
* Red_Fox pulls out a grenade, and prepares to throw it, then stops, seeing this
* Cassandra`Arakawa switches ammo to try depleted uranium rounds and fires!
<DeathStar> 6* The discs slam into Wind next, the explosions knocking him. The whip gets taunt and yanks him off his feet. Standing there is Cheryl.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Need a hand?
<Red_Fox> "Please."
<Seraphna> *Elayne, Lukutus, and several otehrs pulls themselves from the wreckage, "Just great... now I need a new ship."
<DeathStar> 6* Wind gets up as Cssandra's next few rounds hit him.
<Setsuna`> "Always appreciated."
<DeathStar> 6* Wind grabs the whip despite the energy, and begins to swing it around. Cheryl is swept off her feet and slammed into a building. He then eyes Cassandra.
* Setsuna` tightens her grip.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... 6She watches the fight occurring, her eyes widening.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind suddenly switches to hyperspace form, and zooms right at Cassandra with lightning speed.
* Cassandra`Arakawa pulls out an ammo cylinder and the manually loads the rail gun with her special stash, before taking aim again.
* Seraphna closes her eyes, .oO(Zephyr... listen to me... open up...)
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...packed positron rounds. *fires*
* Setsuna` starts swinging as soon as she notices Wind start to change... just hoping to slow him down.
<Kane> Let's see if Electricity stops him. *he says with a grin smirk and pulls out a disc, tossing it toward the charging Wind*
<DeathStar> 6* Wind passes Cassandra, coming to a stop, right as her right arm explodes.
* Chad`Winters stops, looking down at Zephyr. 1"what's wrong?
<DeathStar> <Wind> Shoot now... 6Grabs the disc annoyedly.
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> Get out of there CAss!
<Seraphna> .oO(Come on... you can go so much farther then me... please...)
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns, reaching for Cassandra's face.
<Kane> Move CASS!
* Setsuna` swings for Wind again, "Leave her!"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "CASS! MOVE IT!"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Gah! *then drops and rolls backward*
<DeathStar> 6* The pipe is destroyed.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: Wrong person.. oops
<Red_Fox> "CASS! MOVE IT!"
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns toward Setsuna.
<Ceilidh> "... Setsuna..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pulls herself out of a building
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I-I can't.. 6She mutters, though to Sera or Chad, who knows.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren finishes.
* Setsuna` narrows her eyes, taking a few steps back. With no weapon now...
<DeathStar> <Warren> Done.
* Cassandra`Arakawa springs to her feet and runs...clicking a trigger with her left arm, detonating the micro-bombs she dropped.
<DeathStar> <Wind> Would you like to become goo? 6He is hit by the bombs, sending him up and into the ground.
<Seraphna> .oO(That's your mother, your sisters, your family up there fighting... are you just going to sit and watch?)
<Chad`Winters> ...You can't what Zephyr?
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> Now! Pull back! Lead him in the direction of us.
* Kane holds two discs in his left hand and a charged pistol in his right, waiting for the others to pull back.
* Setsuna` darts towards the others. That was too fucking close.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind goes to stand when suddenly he can't move.
<Ceilidh> "... he knows all of us from the other world...?"
<DeathStar> <Wind> What...in the HELL?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis steps out, holding out her hand. Wind turns his head toward her. "You..."
<Seraphna> .oO(Come on sis... now's the time for action... this is our reality, not his.)
<Ceilidh> .oO(Erevis... please be careful...)
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pulls the others away from the bombs.
* Kane pulls away from the bombs with Darien.
* Ceilidh moves away from the bombs
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You will do no more harm. 6* She suddenly launches him right at the bombs.
* Red_Fox keeps her distance
* Chad`Winters grabs Zephyr and moves her away from the bombs
<DeathStar> 6* Wind slams into the bombs set up Warren and the resulting explosion levels the building.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stumbles along.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis falls to a knee, panting. It seems she used all her energy to hold him in place just a few seconds.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Is he dead?
* Kane shields his eyes from the debri. He looks over to Ceil, "You need to pull back furthur, I'll let you know if someone needs assistance." He smiles and kisses her on the cheek. "Be careful."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl limps over to Ariel. "Now what would you do without me?"
<Cassandra`Arakawa> *c* ...bastard took out my right arm...I cna't even hold my rail gun anymore...
<DeathStar> <Darien> This isn't working. We need another plan.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade finally arrives on the scene.
<Ceilidh> "What can we do?"
<DeathStar> 6* Wind rises to his feet yet again as the smoke clears.
<DeathStar> <John> I-Insane.
<Chad`Winters> Everything we throw at him....Doesn't do anything
* Ariel smiles softly, "I'm glad to have you looking over me." She's definately worried.
<Red_Fox> "If you need someone to... I'll hold him off a moment... somehow..."
* Kane watches Wind closely. "Isn't there anyway to negate hyperspace??"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> His strength is beginning to increase. 6She warns.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I have an idea.
<Red_Fox> "Well, how do we stop it increasing?!"
<Em> "...this is insane, Hota. It's like a bad dream."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I know..."
<Setsuna`> "Hope it's a good one. We need a fricken miracle."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Anyone hear about that dimensional transport system?
<DeathStar> <Warren> What if we set it for one way and send him through it.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Sure did...
* Kane looks to Warren now, "Yeah, Cass was talking about it, I think."
<Red_Fox> "Maybe we can exile him permanently."
<DeathStar> <Darien> A great idea. However, isn't that half-way across town?
<Red_Fox> "He didn't come here under his own power, anyway."
<DeathStar> <John> Yeah. Someone would have to hold him off here.
<Kane> Let's start running then.
<DeathStar> <Spade> I'll hold him off. He may be strong, but I can predict his moves.
<DeathStar> <Spade> I can buy you the needed time.
<Red_Fox> "... if you know HOW, I will... my life's been a lie after... are you sure?"
* Chad`Winters looks over at Spade. "You sure about this?
<DeathStar> <Spade> Of course. Aren't you all the one who preaches about heroism?
* Kane nods his head, "Don't die Spade, you have someone that needs you."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Right. Then I leave it in your hands. Come on, Ariel. We'll need you to lure him after us and into our trap.
<DeathStar> <Spade> I don't plan on dying here.
* Chad`Winters smirks at him slightly.
<Red_Fox> "... alright. Damn, I wish I could take your place."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...order, sir?
* Red_Fox starts heading away
<DeathStar> <Darien> We get the hell to the lab. Stat.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien begins to hurry away.
<Kane> Good. *he turns and dashes away*
* Ariel nods and heads after Darien.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there. "I'll back you up this time, Spade."
<Chad`Winters> Let's go Zephyr, Dias.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Hunh. You and me one more time, Warren?
<DeathStar> 6* John nods. He hurries off.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr holds her chest, hurting from la lthe running, but nods, running after the others.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias sprints off with John
<DeathStar> <Warren> Grrn.
* Chad`Winters runs behind Zephyr
<DeathStar> 6* Warren whips out his dual pistols. Spade whips out his blades.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind begins to approach the two slowly.
* Cassandra`Arakawa nods and moves...despite bits of her missing now.
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> Sera. We might need you to activate the dimensional machine. Met us there."
<Ceilidh> "Kane, are you coming?"
<DeathStar> 6* Wind forms dual energy blades himself.
* Ceilidh starts away from Wind
<Kane> NRP: Already started running.
<DeathStar> 6* As they run, they find a jeep on the street that's in one piece.
* Setsuna` sticks back with Cass, making sure she can manage missing parts
<DeathStar> 6* Wind charges, swinging at Spade, who backs off, doding all his moves. Warren strafes from a distance, firing. His limp leg makes it difficult.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I totally need an overhaul, Setsuna...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hurries along with Ariel. "So, mind briefing me on what's happening?"
* Chad`Winters points over at the jeep. 1"Vehicle there!
* Ceilidh climbs into the jeep.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis watches the fight, then moves after the others.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gets into the driver's side, and begins to hotwire it.
<DeathStar> 6* John hops onto the back of the jeep.
<Setsuna`> "Hey... you've done good so far."
* Chad`Winters runs over to the jeep and leaps into the passenger seat.
<DeathStar> * Zephyr climbs in.
* Ariel climbs in behind Darien
* Kane jumps into the jeep as well. "Tight fit."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hops in beside John.
<DeathStar> <John> Eat less.
<Ariel> NRP: Clown jeep.
<Red_Fox> "Think there's room for all of us?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien cranks up the jeep finally.
<Kane> But those triple stacked hogies are amazing.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias grabs onto the back and leaps in, sitting infront of Cheryl and John. "CHERYL!"
<DeathStar> 6* Spade locks blades with Wind, and the two begin a series of amazing attacks against each other. Spade somehow predicts every move before it happens.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I see you're still alive, squirt.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Yeah, but I took more damage today than in a long time...
<Red_Fox> "... hey, if it's not enough room... I'll stay behind and help the others..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien drives off. As the team leaves, Bimbo the Clown stands there, watching his jeep being stolen. He vows revenge.
<Seraphna> *Sera makes her way to the lab.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> And I'm a man too.
<Setsuna`> "Hey... after this, we'll get you fixed up any way you want."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien hurries along. Meanwhile, Peacemaker finishes repairing Hotaru up to the best of her ablities.
<Ceilidh> "Setsuna... sorry... I really thought, back then, that... we meant nothing to you."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade ducks under some attacks, rolling along the street. He parries some more tatacks, obviously wearing down. Warren keeps firing away.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien spins onto another street - still the crazing driver despite his change of aura.
<Ceilidh> "Can you forgive me for that?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances in the rearview mirror at Ariel.
<Red_Fox> .oO(Is this even the time?)
* Ariel is pensive. Worried.
* Setsuna` shrugs, "I guess that's the way things work in my business."
<DeathStar> 6* John rubs his neck. "I hope Em and Hotaru are okay."
<Ceilidh> "But... you risked yourself for Cass.."
<DeathStar> 6* Sera would find a car with keys in it. Seems soemoen ran away in a hurry.
<Peacemaker> "We should get out of here."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien speeds down the streets, making great time with no traffic.
* Ariel looks to John, "I'm sure they're alright."
* Seraphna gets in and starts driving, she's been practicing
<Setsuna`> "Yeah, well... that's a more personal matter."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien reaches the outside of the lab. There's a giant courtyard in front of the building.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pensively sits there, quiet. Her eyes remain their odd color and she lacks any human emotion on her face.
<Ceilidh> "Oh... I guess I can't blame you for disliking me."
<Chad`Winters> How are we going to get Wind into the machine and fire it up without him destroying it?
<Kane> You ok Erevis?
<DeathStar> <Darien> He wants Ariel. She'll be the bait. Hopefully, we can get him into it.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... I am concentrating. His energy is changing.
* Ceilidh looks over to Erevis
<Red_Fox> "What way?"
<DeathStar> 6* Wind brings down the blades at Spade again, who parries and spins away. He's been holding off Wind for minutes now.
<Ariel> "You have a plan?"
<Chad`Winters> We're going to have to phsyically put him in there somehow then.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> He is gaining control of manipulating this universe.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes. For now, lets get this machine up. It's not completed just yet, I think, so we'll need to get it going.
<Red_Fox> "He can DO that?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gets out of the jeep, heading for the building.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Yes.
<Setsuna`> NRP: Dammit! Erevis! I told you to take the debug menu out. Not just lock it!
<Red_Fox> "... shit."
* Chad`Winters leaps out of the jeep, heading alongside Darien
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... oh no.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses, glancing back at ERevis. "What?"
<Ceilidh> "What? What?"
* Ariel is half out of the vehicle when she looks to Erevis
<DeathStar> <Erevis> He can affect those who had copies in the other universe. He's remembered.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind suddenly holds out his hand and Spade's body stops moving.
<DeathStar> <Spade> ...
<Ceilidh> "Which is... who?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
<Ceilidh> "Do... I have a copy?"
* Seraphna arrives at the lab, hoppinh out of the car and running in.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> So what is that supposed to mean?!
<DeathStar> <Wind> Goodbye, Spade. 6He swings his sword out and cuts off Spade's head. He then turns to Warren, who can't move either, and reaches out, touching his chest, blowing him away into a gutter. The smell of burnt flesh fills the air.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... damn.
<Chad`Winters> Find me a terminal and I'll figure out what needs to be done.
* Seraphna stumbles and holds her head, screaming.
<Red_Fox> "If you exist in the other world, you're fucked?"
* Seraphna whimpers, growling, she runs in to go help, "Th-That bastard..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes. Listen, Wind will be here any minute, and we need time to set this up. Fox, Zephyr, Cass, Ceil, Kane - you have have to hold the line.
<Peacemaker> "Hotaru? Em?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Just the ones I named. Trust me. 6He hurries into the building after Sera and Chad.
<Red_Fox> "... alright."
* Em looks to Peacemaker
* Kane tightens his grip on his pistol, turning to face the direction that Wind will be coming from.
<DeathStar> 6* John frowns and runs inside the others. Cheryl pats Zephyr on the shoulder, then moves in.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I guess this means we don't have counterparts then...alright...wish I had my other arm though...
<Peacemaker> "... shouldn't we get out of here?"
<Ceilidh> "I... don't know whether to be happy or sad..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stands there, taking deep breaths.
* Chad`Winters sprints inside.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias stops next to Zephyr. "You can do it Zephyr...I know you can.
* Ceilidh sticks by Kane, keeping her rifle ready
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... thank you.
* Setsuna` scowls, then smooths her expression, "Cass. Don't get yourself killed. I'd never find another drinking buddy."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias smiles than runs inside
<DeathStar> 6* Those inside travel down a long hallway toward a room in the back.
<Kane> Spread out, keep firing and don't even attempt hand to hand. Everyone understand?
* Ceilidh nods
* Seraphna moves recklessly, heading for the room, crying.
<Red_Fox> "Yeah, tried that against Xevil... my wrist still hasn't gotten fixed."
<Chad`Winters> Serena, now's not the time to mourn over any losses...
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stands there, then heads inside.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> I'm ready...
<Seraphna> "He's dead..." *she says, coldly, closing her eyes and trying to focus*
<DeathStar> 6* Once Chad goes into the backroom, he would find the dimensional machine.
<Chad`Winters> So is Eve....
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at them both. "I'm so sorry."
* Seraphna shakes a little, "Let's just... kill this bastard."
* Red_Fox looks to Cass. "I'm... still a little jealous..."
<Kane> Keep your eyes open. I'll be throwing down traps to keep him at bay.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Ceil
* Chad`Winters slides to a stop, eyeing the machine quickly, studying it quickly.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Jealous...?
* Ariel stays towards the front. Not liking this, but not complaining.
<DeathStar> 6* John stops in the hallway, figuring he'll be the last line of defense. Cheryl stops beside him. Erevis stands there as well.
* Setsuna` is reluctant to head inside... but if she can't fight, she's no use there. Still, she hesitates.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ariel. There's so much I'd like to say right now. But we don't have time.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias slides to a stop next to John and Cheryl
<Ceilidh> "You seem to get through life without effort... You're stronger, fitter, and more popular. Kane's just about the only person who likes me."
<DeathStar> <John> We'll hold the line in case those outside fail.
* Ariel nods, "I've much to ask, as well."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I want to say something, though. No matter what happens, no matter where we go from here, we are friends.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I still value your friendship as much today as I did when we first emt.
<Kane> Oh hush, I don't like you. I love you. *he says with a smirk*
<Chad`Winters> Understood.
<Setsuna`> "Think that'll work?"
<DeathStar> 6* Wind suddenly appears outside in front of everyone.
* Ceilidh smiles a little at that.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Gotcha...
* Ceilidh then looks to Wind and starts firing
<DeathStar> * The machine looks complicated, and parts are not put in.
* Ariel nods slowly, not understanding.
* Chad`Winters looks around for a terminal
* Seraphna looks over the parts, starting to get to work, following practical logic
* Kane motions for them to spread out, he flips the switch on his pistol and begins to unload charged shots onto Wind.
* Ceilidh strafes as best she can
* Cassandra`Arakawa holds an assault rifle in her left hand and fires while running.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit again and again, his human like body jerking with each hit.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands there, biting his lower lip.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr fires at Wind, hitting him dead on in the face.
* Ariel looks at Darien questioningly a moment, then moves to help Sera. They have little time.
* Chad`Winters moves over to the terminal and boots it up, quickly accessing the plans and running through them.
* Red_Fox keeps firing on Wind with her pistol
<DeathStar> <Wind> It is time for us to bring this to an end.
<Seraphna> *A shuttle lands, shots firing as Ceres and a team of troopers step out, firing at Wind.
* Cassandra`Arakawa flicks a switch, firing a grenade at Wind.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit again and again.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit by the grenade.
<Kane> Be careful, he is planning something. *he calls out the command*
<DeathStar> 6* Wind suddenly wavers, transforming into his hyperspace form. He grows giant wings.
<Chad`Winters> Serena, memorize these plans now. 6He steps away from it, moving back to the machine and grabbing a piece off the floor and putting it in it's place, quickly working on securing it
* Seraphna starts memorising, her mind copying things as she foes.
<Kane> Spread out! Don't let him touch you!
<DeathStar> 6* Wind dashes right at Zephyr.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru stares blankly, but keeps firing, her mind analysing Wind's movements
<Red_Fox> NRP: WRONG PERSONM
* Ceilidh stares blankly, but keeps firing, her mind analysing Wind's movements
* Cassandra`Arakawa pulls back!
* Kane spins around, throwing two silver discs out and into the way of Wind's charge, hopign to knock him aside.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stumbles, trying to move. Wind zips right past her and suddenly her shoulder explodes in blood and she howls.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns, having missed the discs.
* Chad`Winters moves over to the backside of it and begins to hook up wires.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind holds out his hands and fires hyperspace beams at Kane and Fox.
* Red_Fox ducks out of the way
* Ariel helps mostly with the manual labor, not having the technical expertise.
<DeathStar> <Darien> .... 6He closes his eyes, knowing they can't beat him outside, but praying they can buy time.
* Kane jumps towards the right, slamming into the ground, he pulls himself up and continues firing, running in a strafing motion.
<Chad`Winters> Ariel, I need you to hold that piece in place for Serena to fasten.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns, firing a hyperspace beam at Cass.
* Chad`Winters he points to a rather heavy piece
* Ariel simply nods and complies
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> So...This might be the end then huh guys?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lays on the ground, firing up at Wind
* Seraphna nods and moves away, having the plans clear in her mind as she does as directed.
<DeathStar> <John> If my vision stays true, yeah.
<Setsuna`> "...I hope not, dammit. I didn't even get to have a last night of bliss."
<DeathStar> <John> But hell with fate. We make our own, right?
<DeathStar> <John> ... want to have a blissful moment right now?
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Plus, when was the last time you were right, huh?
<DeathStar> 6* Fox is hit, since she didn't move fast enough. She hits the ground.
<Setsuna`> "I'll pass. You're not my type."
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra is hit in the chest, a hole in her chest.
<Red_Fox> "That... bites..."
* Myria has quit IRC (Read error: Connection reset by peer)
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<DeathStar> 6* Wind fires into Ceres' troops.
<Kane> Cass! *he makes a face and keeps firing, not stopping from his run*
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<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra falls down, the hole in her chest smoking. Can even she live through that one? Well, yes, since she pinged out.
<DeathStar> 6* But it sure hurt.
* Chad`Winters drops to the ground and slides under the machine, working on the wiring underneath it. 1"There should be a 45 degree bent tube that needs to get attached to the top.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns and reaches for Zephyr's face.
* Kane sends a charged shot for Wind's face, trying to keep him off of Zeph.
* Akane`Tendou is now known as Myria
<Seraphna> *Ceres leaps for cover, a soldier taking a hit for her.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit, momentarily paused. Zephyr rolls away, leaving blood trails.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I should be out there fighting. Screw it if he can stop me.
* Seraphna keeps working as directed <.<
* Jackieness has joined #taw
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Jackieness
<DeathStar> 6* Wind fires a beam at KAne.
<DeathStar> 6* He fires a second beam to counter a dodge to the right.
<Chad`Winters> Ariel, had me the black and green module that's on the table against the northern wall. Serena, connect the conduits to the tube you just installed.
* Jackieness is now known as Cassandra`Arakawa
<DeathStar> 6* Wind then fires a third beam to attempto to counter a dodge to the left.
* Ariel quickly grabs the modulator for Chad
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns, and kicks out at Zephyr, hitting her in the arm and burning away flesh.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind then flips up and lands behind Fox, stomping at her.
* Chad`Winters reaches out from underneath, grabbing it and begins to install it
* Kane sighs. "Fuck." He kneel down and jumps up, twisting his body so the beam would have to slide across his back, hurting pretty damn bad.
* Red_Fox rolls away quickly
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns and fires a beam at Ceres' shuttle.
* Seraphna connects the conduits, making sure the connections anre straight.
* Red_Fox pulls her pistol up and fires at Wind as she gets to her feet
<DeathStar> 6* The machine is finished. But now it needs to build energy.
<Seraphna> *The Shuttle sends two missles at him before it blows, Ceres rolling away with teh explosion.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> *c* ...guys...I'm down...give him hell...
* Chad`Winters slides out from underneath it. "Darien, it's ready to start charging up.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit by the missiles, knocking back into Fox's shots.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods. "Clear out into a back room. Ariel, go with them. I'll turn this sucker on so it can charge."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien moves to it, turning it on so it can build power.
<Setsuna`> <Comm> "...still with us, Cass?"
* Chad`Winters nods then heads out and into the back room.
* Ariel nods hesitantly, and heads to the back
<DeathStar> 6* Wind stands there, angry. Erevis in the hallway widens her eyes.
* Ceilidh keeps firing on Wind, and would be deadly accurate if not for the recoil
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Tell them to get out of there.
* Kane lands on the ground, hissing as pain courses out from his back, he slowly pulls himself up to his feet. parts of his burnt flesh remain on the ground. "...."
<DeathStar> <John> Hunh? What?
<DeathStar> 6* Wind begins to flicker, building up power.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stares.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Oh shit..."
<Kane> Get away from here!!
<Red_Fox> "Oh shit..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> *c* ...nothing that will kill me...
<Red_Fox> NRP: Again, Hota ISN'T THERE
<DeathStar> 6* Wind fires off energy beams all over the place, causing a torrent of energy. 6* Zephyr flips back, and is smacked down.
* Kane begins to fall back away from Wind.
* Ceilidh moves to try to collect Cass, and then fall back
<DeathStar> 6* The grass is scorched and objects explode as the torrent floods the area.
<DeathStar> <Darien> 40%. Come on.
* Red_Fox just RUNS
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> I need more time, guys.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind stands there, then zooms through the front door into the hallway.
<Kane> <Comm> We couldn't hold him, here he comes!
<DeathStar> <John> Oh shit. 6He holds up his fists.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...I think its over...thanks, Ceil...
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias slides into a fighting stance.
<Setsuna`> <comm> "...would hate to have to put you into a-" *readys herself*
<DeathStar> 6* Wind holds up his hands, freezing everyone in the hallway.
<DeathStar> <Wind> Pathetic.
<DeathStar> 6* He begins to approach them.
<Ceilidh> "I.. had to try to save you."
* Seraphna moves with Chad, "What now?"
<DeathStar> 6* John strains, as does Cheryl. Erevis stands there calmly, building up psionic eenrgy.
<Chad`Winters> We wait. 6He crosses his arms.
* Setsuna` trys to pull free. Dammit, she's not going out like this!
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr rolls onto her stomach, flincing in pain. She pulls off her coat, and strangles to her feet. "I refuse...to let people I care about die. I don't care...about...this false...hate."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias struggles to break free, his face turning red as he fights
<DeathStar> <John> BASTARD. LET ME GO! LET ME SHOW YOU WHO'S DADDY AROUND HERE
<Cassandra`Arakawa> *c* Guys...he's heading your way.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr moves for the front door, then fires into Wind's back, breaking his block for a moment.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru watches, from where-ever she is. <Ariel? Sera? Zephyr...?>
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <What's going on?>
<DeathStar> 6* John dashes forward, firing into Wind's face. Cheryl whips out with her whip.
<Seraphna> <Yes...?>
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr collapses.
<Seraphna> <Our last chance.>
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <I... wish I could be there to help...>
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit by the shot to he face, then hit by the whip. Erevis slams psionic energy into him, attempting to tear him apart.
* Kane steps forward, charging up his pistol, he pulls out another pistol, charging it up as well, his face twitches in pain.
<DeathStar> <Darien> 80%.
* Setsuna` pulls her pistol, loading her special asskicking clip, and firing for Wind's eyes.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind howls in anger.
* Chad`Winters slides back, annoyed that he's in this form
* Ceilidh sticks with Kane, rifle readied
* Red_Fox heads after Wind
<DeathStar> 6* Wind's wings tear holes in the hallway walls. He transforms back into human form, and punches John in the face, slaps Cheryl through a wall, and kicks Erevis into the ceiling.
<Kane> Grab Zephyr and pull here away from here, and check on her wounds. *he orders, pulling up both of his charged shots and firing them towards the back of Wind's head.*
* Setsuna` grabs her knife, going for Wind's throat.
<Ceilidh> "Alright..."
* Ceilidh does so, reluctantly
* Chad`Winters shifts his stance then dashes forward towards Wind and leaps up, spin kicking for Wind's head.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit in the back of the head, and his throat is cut, hyperspace energy pouring otu and melting the knife. He grabs Setsuna's face, and is about to burn it away with hyperspace, but is hit in the head.
<Myria> Yes...evac the wounded.
<DeathStar> 6* John coughs up blood.
<DeathStar> <John> Fucker's got some game.
* Setsuna` pulls back quickly. Not loosing her face again thankyou.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Yes...evac the wounded.
* Chad`Winters lands on the ground then spins around and leaps up throwing his elbow with all his might into Wind's gut
<DeathStar> <Darien> 95%. Everyoe, get out of there now!
* Chad`Winters is now known as Dias
* Kane counts for the three seconds for the next charge, he fires both charged shots out for the back of each of Wind's knees.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit again in the gut. It seems he was lulling Dias into safety. His hand turns energy and he grabs his arm.
<Kane> Get out of here!
* Dias tries to pulls his arm away.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rolls away, and John suddenly punches up, knocking Wind's aim away, and loses his own left hand.
* Setsuna` looks to Kane, and starts to empty her tankkillers into Wind as she retreats
<DeathStar> 6* John howls, stumbling away without a hand.
* Ceilidh helps Cass and Zephyr to safety
* Dias slides back and turns grabbing John and running with him
* Cassandra`Arakawa heads out with Ceil.
* Myria has left #taw
* Red_Fox fires her own pistol at Wind, sticking back
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis moves away, but doesn't leave the hallway entirely. Wind turns, eyeing htoe attacking him, and ignoring the trap laid out by Darien.
<DeathStar> 6* Since they keep shooting him.
* Red_Fox stops firing and runs
* Seraphna runs.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien reaches 100% and the machine's begins to activate, and spin. A vortex begins to open.
* Kane fires two more shots to distract him and then dashes away.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien opens the doorway, shouting down the hallway. "HEY, WIND! FACE A REAL MAN!"
<Dias> John...You're hand...
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns, and dashes right at Darien. DArien steps to the side, letting Wind head for the vortex. Wind's eyes widen, but he stops himself suddenly, not getting pulled in.
<DeathStar> <Wind> Hah ha ha. This was your best shot, DS?
<DeathStar> 6* John grinds his teeth, in too much pain to talk
<DeathStar> 6* Darien's eyes widen, adn he rams into Wind, trying to knock him into the vortex.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind bearhugs Darien, turning him toward the vortex. "Goodbye, DS."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sneers. "You son of a bitch."
<Dias> 6Chad steps into the hallway and fires an over charged shot for Wind's back
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit, stumbling toward the vortex.
<Dias> 6Chad begins unloading shot after shot into Wind's back
<DeathStar> 6* Wind stumbles bit by bit toward it. Darien grabs his throat, not letting go. <Darien> Coming with me to hell?
* Ariel grasps her blade, eyeing the scene, "Darien!"
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is just a foot from the vortex.
<Red_Fox> "Ariel... you can't go in there!"
* Red_Fox is aiming at Wind, but can't bring herself to shoot with Darien there
<Seraphna> "Ariel... he's done everything to keep you alive..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> He's impossible. What can beat him?
* Dias reaches behind his back with his other hand while he continues to shoot and pulls out an energy clip, quickly loading it in. He then narrows his eyes and the end of his gun glows green then launches out a small orb of energy towards Wind
<Dias> NRP: Chad
* Dias is now known as Chad`Winters
<DeathStar> 6* Wind is hit by the orb and is being sucked into the vortex now. He yells in anger. Darien tugs at him.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 6She steps forward, as if she's going to ram Wind and end this for all three of them.
* Ariel looks at Erevis, "N..." She turns back, "Darien! Get out while you can!"
<DeathStar> <Wind> I'll...never...give...her...up... 6Darien suddenly presses his gun against Wind's face and fires over and over, just to shut him up.
* Chad`Winters holds his hand out to stop Erevis.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pauses, eyeing Chad.
* Ariel is having to restrain herself from running in.
* Chad`Winters aims the gun again, and fires another green orb towards wind
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... s'okay, Ariel...no escaping this time. 6He nods to Chad, and the orb slams into Wind, sending both Wind and Darien into the vortex.
<Red_Fox> "Ariel... I..."
* Ariel starts into the room, but there's no way she can make it in time.
<DeathStar> 6* The vortex begins to power down now and vanishes.
* Red_Fox rushes after Ariel
* Kane stands there breathign heavily, he leans against the wall, a look of pain on his face.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hurries up, grabbing Ariel, as she watches the vortex leave.
<Red_Fox> "I feel like a coward..."
* Chad`Winters lowers his pistol, his grip lets go and it clatters to the ground as he falls to his knees.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stares, shaking her head.
* Ariel just stares as Cheryl restrains her. In shock.
<Red_Fox> "Ifs are not allowed for warriors, but I don't want to be a warrior..."
* Seraphna falls to her knees and begins to cry again, letting her own shock sink in, alone again.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lays there, in too much pain to get up. She closes her eyes, feeling Ariel's grief with her.
* Red_Fox falls to her knees
<Chad`Winters> Cuz no one else would
<Chad`Winters> NRP: SON OF A...
<Kane> It doesn't feel like we've won. *he says with a low, sigh*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I should have been the one to sacrifice myself. I do not belong in this universe anymore then Wind did.
<Red_Fox> "... maybe..."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> *c* ...guys...the noise has stopped...and the world hasn't ended...sitrep...?
<Chad`Winters> But you're here Erevis...Let it be.
<DeathStar> 6* Meanwhile, hyperspace begins to close itself back up and the universe returns to normal yet again.
<Red_Fox> "But all we can do is improve what we have. I'm not angry any more."
<Kane> No Erevis. You're one of us now. Wouldn't be the same without you.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hugs Ariel. "IT'll be okay. It'll be okay."
Session Close: Fri Nov 03 00:00:00 2006

Session Start: Fri Nov 03 00:00:00 2006
Session Ident: #Taw
<Red_Fox> "I... I guess I never had anything to be angry about."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> *comm* "Yeah, what is going on? We won, right?"
* Seraphna just curls up on the ground, feeling the emptiness that Spade once filled for her like a dagger in her side.
<DeathStar> 6* John is unconscious, holding his stump of a hand.
* Ariel stares, "...no...no...no no no nono..." She falls to her knees, crying. In a complete emotional break down. Letting out more than she has in the rest of the history of the universe.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> ...silence...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl holds her, letting her cry.
<Seraphna> "William..."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Slides over to John, as if protecting him.
<DeathStar> Time Jump: 5 days later...
<DeathStar> Location: The Ruins of the HQ
<DeathStar> 6* John stands there, flexing his metal hand.
<DeathStar> <John> Hard to believe so much has happened.
* Kane stands there as well, arms crossed, staring at the ground.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> It is isn't it?
<DeathStar> 6* John turns, having asked everyone to gather. Erevis stands off to the side, quiet and isolated. Zephyr stands there as well, having been patched up.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "We've come so far..."
<DeathStar> <John> You're probably wondering why I asked all of us to get together one more time.
<Red_Fox> "More like learnt so much... it's... staggering."
<Chad`Winters> 6Stands there, more quiet than he's ever been.
* Ceilidh stays quiet
* Kane looks up, watching John.,
<Cassandra`Arakawa> 6* Myria adjusting Cass' arm as John talks...hey, she's one of the only techs in the group now.
<DeathStar> 6* John sets down all the vials of Origin before everyone. "This is the last of the old universe. From what I understand, if we drink this, we could remember our lives before. So, I'm giving those of you who had another life a chance to take this. Before I destroy it. I think it's time we get rid of the old universe ... and make this our own."
* Ariel is silent during all of this. Her expression cold and her eyes lifeless.
<Kane> I sure don't need it.
<Red_Fox> "Y'know... if I'm one of them..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands there beside Ariel.
* Seraphna looks at teh vials, having healed completely, a sad, distant look in her eyes
<Red_Fox> "But... I don't need a past... though I'd like one."
<Red_Fox> "Just a present, and a future."
<DeathStar> <John> We all have a past, Fox. I care about every memory I have.
<DeathStar> <John> And I plan to make a lot more.
<DeathStar> <John> Who cares how we got here. We're here.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Kind of weird, finding out I'm only 11 years old.
<Red_Fox> "That's all mine is, memories.. but... I guess that's not the point."
<Ceilidh> "... I'm underaged. Damn."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr adjusts her new coat, having ditched the old one.
<DeathStar> <John> So, any takers?
<Setsuna`> "...the whole universe is underaged. I doubt it matters."
* Em ponders the idea, uncertain.
<Seraphna> "I've... got nothing left... never had a past, never thought I did..."
<Peacemaker> "... my own past... I've been running from it."
<DeathStar> 6* John stands there, hoping secretly they decide not to do it. And make their own lives now.
<Chad`Winters> I couldn't care about this other world...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Same ehre.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> This is MY world. Not that old thing.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Kind of sad though...an entire universe forgotten.
<Peacemaker> "If I could have a new one, perhaps that would be better... but... what if it's just like the old?"
<Kane> Created memories or not, they are still our memories.
<DeathStar> <John> We're their legacy. That's enough for them, I think.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias eyes the bottles, tilting his head slightly. He then looks up at John.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> But too many have died...friends..loved ones...
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I'm curious, but..."
* Peacemaker looks to Cass. "I know..."
<DeathStar> 6* John waits a moment, a heartbeat, then grabs the vials, turning toward the machine that's going to incenerate the Origin substance for good.
<Ceilidh> "I... for all my idolisation of Erevis..."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis eyes Ceil.
<Ceilidh> "I... don't want to leave."
<Ceilidh> "... is there a problem?"
<Seraphna> "I don't know..."
<Setsuna`> "...you're crazy, you know that?"
<DeathStar> 6* John tosses it inside, and destroys the Origin substance.
<DeathStar> <John> Let this be an end. And a new beginning.
<Ceilidh> "Yeah, I know... you don't hate me for it though?"
<DeathStar> 6* John turns and begins to walk out.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> <Myria> Mr. John? Where go?
* Seraphna looks down at the floor, then around at the others, still sad and distant.
<DeathStar> <John> Well, you know me. I gotta find those Dark Ones and kick their dark asses.
<Peacemaker> "To the future. One step at a time."
<Ceilidh> "I hope we don't need Origin for that."
* Em looks to Hotaru, and then heads after John
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> If it invovled kicking ass...I wanna come with John.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns and walks out. Cheryl stays beside Ariel. Meanwhile, outside, Warren leans on his cane.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru sticks with Em
<Seraphna> "I don't know where to go from here..."
<Red_Fox> "You either?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> None of us do.
<Cassandra`Arakawa> <Myria> Need someone fix ship?
<Red_Fox> "... yeah, that's natural, I guess."
<Ariel> "......"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns and glances up at the sky. He takes a deep breath.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You coming, Ariel? 6She asks her.
<Kane> Well Sera, you'll always have a friend with me. Don't forget that, alright?
* Seraphna looks up at him, startingt o cry
<Seraphna> "A-Alright..."
<Ceilidh> "I'll second that.."
<Red_Fox> "If you'll accept me, sure, thirded."
* Ariel looks to Cheryl blankly. She nods just slightly, as if only partially understanding.
<Red_Fox> "But last time I asked..." *pauses* "... was last time."
<Red_Fox> "No hard feelings either way."
<Seraphna> "Thank you..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr hugs Ariel. "I love you, Ariel. I'm sorry for what I said."
* Chad`Winters runs his hand through his hair, then crosses his arms as he looks up into the sky
<Red_Fox> "It's like PAX all over again. The good part." *smiles*
* Kane smiles and places his hand on Ceil's shoulder. "Come'on let's all go out and eat or something. Celebrate the lives of our lost loved ones."
<Setsuna`> "...you know, after all this. I'm out of a job. Again."
<Cassandra`Arakawa> Well...now what? Wonder if I can get some fundng for a new anti-terrorist task force.
* Ariel looks to Zephyr, a small bit of recognization crossing her face. She puts an arm around the... notreallyyounger girl.
* Ceilidh looks to Setsuna. "Well... I don't know what I can offer, but... I'd welcome your help, whatever I end up doing."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pops a pain pill. There's always another enemy around the corner, after all.
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Fri Nov 03 00:15:14 2006

Session Start: Mon Nov 06 19:59:07 2006
Session Ident: #Taw
* Logging #Taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#Taw.20061106.log'
<DeathStar> 7 days post 700
* Jackieness is now known as Myria
<DeathStar> Location: Earth; Various Locations
* Alicia is now known as Ceilidh
<DeathStar> NRP: *Ceil teaches Myria Earth culture*
* Red_Fox has joined #TAW
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Red_Fox
<Ceilidh> NRP: * Fox teaches Myria Earth Beverages
<DeathStar> 6* The city, in devastating ruins after the battle with Wind, has losts thousands of souls. And many more injured. Not exactly the best place to learn about Earth culture, but the only one Myria has on hand.
* Myria explores...trying to find something of interest!
<DeathStar> 6* Some construction teams, who are busy trying to move rubble that was once a building, eye Myria. One lets out a cat call.
* Myria stops and blinks, having never been cat called before.
<DeathStar> 6* Seeing her stop, the construction worker figures she must be interested. He works his way over.
<Myria> Ummmm...?
<DeathStar> <Construction Worker> So, uh...what race are you from, little lady? 6He leans in real close.
<Myria> Me race? Ummm...I am Erusian.
<DeathStar> <Construction Worker> Is that right? Never heard of it. So, uh....what brings you around here? 6He checks out her ass.
<Myria> I looking for place...calll...ummm...discoteku...ummm...place lots of people and Earth music.
<DeathStar> 6* The worker rubs his head. "A club? You lookin' for a club? Cause, uh, I'm about to get off work and I could take you clubbin'."
<Myria> You know where find?
<DeathStar> <Worker> Sure.
<Myria> Ok!
* Seraphna sits in Spade's apartment, having started to clean out his things in wake of his death, staring at a picture of him, herself hugging him happily in the photo.
<DeathStar> 6* The worker waves his hand to his friend, then grabs his stuff, motioning for Myria to follow him.
* Myria follows after him!
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands at the remains of the HQ, leaning on his cane, wearing his blue military uniform. He taps the cane on the ground, surveying the ruins that was once Darien's unit.
<DeathStar> 6* The worker walks along. "So, what brings you to Earth besides music?"
* Ceilidh looks over to Warren. "It's a shame to see it go, isn't it...?"
<Myria> Ummm...I come with friends.
<DeathStar> <Worker> ... Ah. .oO (Not much of a talker. Works for me)
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Ceil, perhaps not hearing her approach. "It served it's purpose," 6he notes.
<Myria> We save universe. *nod nods*
<Ceilidh> "I guess... but there's still more mysteries."
<DeathStar> <Worker> Oh... yeah?
<Myria> Yes. *nods*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts, shuffling his way out of the HQ.
<DeathStar> <Worker> And just who are you again?
<Ceilidh> "Don't you wonder what's out there?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Enemies.
<Ceilidh> "... maybe..."
<Seraphna> *Elayne is standing outside the HQ, a large blonde male ATLEAN at her side, they seem to be waiting for Warren.
* Ceilidh heads out of the HQ too
<Myria> Oh...I Myria.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Elayne, using his cane heavily. "Elayne Trenton."
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Actually, it's Elienhiem Hianule, but you can call me Elayne if you wish, I did use that cover name for a long time."
<Ceilidh> NRP: AHHHH HIANULE
<Seraphna> NRP: I do this FOR GREAT JUSTICE!
* Red_Fox has left #TAW
<Ceilidh> NRP: Closing excess windows
<Seraphna> NRP: A cookie if you got the first name.
<DeathStar> 6* The worker nods his head, wondering about this alien.
<DeathStar> NRP: Xenogears.
<Myria> ...what?
<Seraphna> NRP: cookies for DS!
<DeathStar> <Worker> Oh, nothing nothing. So, uh, how did you help save the universe again?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just tilts his head a bit.
<Myria> Ummm...I fix ship. Other did fighting..
<DeathStar> <Worker> So you're an engineer...?
<Seraphna> Elayne> *smiles a little at his reaction, she always liked putting people off kilter* "So the Atlanteans want to know... what next?"
<Ceilidh> "Atlanteans? You mean... Atlantis exists?!"
<DeathStar> <Warren> .... 6He turns his head to stare at Ceil.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "In a way, yes actually, though it's really just a cityship of ours we colonised on this world with about two-thousand five hundred years ago."
<Myria> Yes, I fix hyperdrive...ummm...sublight drive...power distribution...
<Myria> NRP: No they didn't because the universe is only 11 years old!
<Ceilidh> "Pretty well hidden, then."
<DeathStar> 6* The worker stops outside one of the neighbors not quite as wrecked as the others, then nods to the club. Seems depressed people are coming in to get hpapy. "There it is."
<Ceilidh> NRP: Hush! Elayne doesn't know that!
<Seraphna> NRP: Not everyone's going to live on that one. :P And yeah, she wasn't around to hear that.
<Myria> Thank you!
<DeathStar> <Worker> No problem. Why'd you want to come to a club again for?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances back at Elayne. "And why are you coming to me?"
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Because Hodges won't do a thing and frankly, the world is looking at the man who was actually in charge at the final hour."
<DeathStar> 6* He taps his cane, clearly not moved by her flattery. He says nothing, glancing out at the landscape that once had many tall buildings.
<Myria> People and Earth music.
* Ceilidh eyes Elayne
<Seraphna> *Elayne sighs, "Look, we need help, Ceres figured you could help us. We're not this world's enemies, we're it's protectors."
<DeathStar> <Warren> You want me to get the ATELANS back in with Earth. 6He notes, glancing at her.
<DeathStar> 6* The worker nods. "So, uh, ... lets go." 6He leads her into the club, judging her reaction.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "That'd be the sum of it. We want peace, but we can't reasonably do that as prisoners and registered aliens... this is our home too."
* Myria ehads into the club!
<DeathStar> 6* Various people can be seen dancing and grooving to the music, a varient of the future's standard of dance music with a rockin' beat. The worker moves in, then yells so Myria can hear him over the music. "Would you like a drink?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Very well. I'll see what I can do.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "THanks Warren..." *she smiles*
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> *eyes Myria as she enters with the worker*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren strains as he climbs uphill a bit to reach Elayne's position. The roads are untravelable in this area, leaving only foot.
<Myria> Ok!
<DeathStar> 6* The worker moves away to get a drink
* Myria starts moving to the music!
<DeathStar> 6* Some of the various dancers take note of the blue wonder.
<Ceilidh> * A redheaded girl heads to the bar, getting the strongest drink available. She eyes Myria a moment as she heads back, not having seen many aliens before
* Myria is in her own little world as she moves on the dance floor!
<DeathStar> 6* The worker moves over with the drinks, watching Myria groove. He waits for her to finish to offer the drink.
* Myria is having the time of her life!!
<Seraphna> *Lukutus reaches out and helps Warren up.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren holds up a hand to stop the help. "I'll do it."
* Ceilidh heads after Warren. "Ummm... can I help?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> I need to do it on my own. 6He notes simply.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "We could probably fix that, you know."
<Ceilidh> "I mean... Darien's gone, and the team's disbanded... I didn't mean the climbing."
<Ceilidh> "I meant... whatever Elayne wants you for."
<DeathStar> 6* The worker stands there, watching Myria groove. What a strange one.
<Ceilidh> NRP: <Elayne> Sex. <Ceilidh> I TAKE IT BACK!
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> Nice dancing.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts. "I'll use my real limbs." 6He notes, not one for replacing parts with mechanical/cybernetic parts.
* Myria eventually wanders back, feeling thirsty.
<DeathStar> 6* The worker holds out the drink. Strong alcohol.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Never thought of a prosthetic with a living leg... I mean we can help heal the limb."
* Myria takes the drink and gulps it down!
<DeathStar> <Warren> Doubtful. The best doctors said I've damaged it too far. 6And he leaves it at that, popping a pain pill.
<DeathStar> <Worker> Wow, I've never seen anyone down that drink so fast.
* Ceilidh eyes Elayne and Warren, as if wondering whether to ask something
<Seraphna> Elayne> "The best doctor's you've seen are human?"
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> Really?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren gives her a look, and begins to move down the road.
<Myria> Ohhhh... *falls flat on her back*
<DeathStar> 6* The worker stares at her falling.
<DeathStar> <Worker> Are you okay...?
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> Looks like you can't handle your booze...
<DeathStar> 6* The worker goes to help Myria up to her feet.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> *eyes the redhead a moment, then heads over to help Myria*
* Myria gurgles.
<DeathStar> <Worker> Well, I should help her home. 6He notes, leading her toward the exit.
<Ceilidh> "... you know where it is?"
<Ceilidh> NRP: <Fox>
<DeathStar> 6* The worker ignores her, moving along with his master plan
<Ceilidh> <Fox> "..." *heads after*
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> *finishes off her drink, then follows*
* Myria stumbles about.
<Ceilidh> "So... what is it that you need Warren for, or is it a Ceilidh-free zone?"
<Seraphna> *ELayne walks with Warren.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Political stuff, Lt. Hughues. Nothing you can really help with at this time.
<Ceilidh> ".. alright. Good luck."
<DeathStar> <Worker> So uh, you look pretty wasted. I'll take you back to my place. It's closer.
<Myria> Muuuuuh...
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "And then you'll do 'this and that', I expect..."
<DeathStar> 6* Worker shoots her a look.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Don't think I haven't seen that sort of thing before!"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Ceil. "I've glanced into General Starr's files. Your building is paid up until the end of the year. I don't think anyone would object if you all continue to use it as a place of residence.
* Ceilidh smiles. "Thanks."
<Ceilidh> "I'll see you later, then."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods once, finally reaching parts of the road still in use. He moves over to get in his car.
<DeathStar> 6* The worker ignores Fox, helping Myria along.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Hey, Blueberry. You're okay with that?"
<Myria> Muuuuhhhh!
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Damn it..." *looks to the Worker* "Don't you know that's illegal? Getting people drunk so you can bang them.."
<DeathStar> <Worker> Don't you have some other people to nag? 6He snorts.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Fine. See you in jail, creep."
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> "Uhh... maybe I should leave..."
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> *heads back inside*
<DeathStar> 6* The worker rolls his eyes as Fox. "And what are you going to do about it? I haven't done anything wrong."
<Ceilidh> "... yet."
<Ceilidh> NRP: <Fox>
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> *gives the worker a warning look, then heads back inside*
<DeathStar> 6* The worker leads Myria along, finally having gotten rid of the other two.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> *tries to comm John*
<DeathStar> 6* John has no comm.
* Myria hobbles along.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> *tries to think of someone who'd be with Myria*
<Ceilidh> NRP: And have a comm
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> *just eyes Fox*
<DeathStar> 6* The worker reaches his apartment complex.
<Myria> ..where...we...?
<DeathStar> <Worker> Oh, just taking you somewhere so you can rest this off. Nothing to--- 6Suddenly a fist collides with the man and sends him skating along the ground. John stands there, flexing his right hand. <John> I swear, if I let you out of my sight for one minute."
* Myria tumbles over as her support goes.
<DeathStar> 6* John picks her up easily with his right hand, leaning her against himself. "I swear, I told Em not to let you out of the apartment."
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "..." *starts out again to see if she can find them, feeling guilty*
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> "... bloody useless." *finishes off another drink, then heads out too*
* Myria hugs on to John's side!
<DeathStar> 6* John walks along. "So, what did you drink this time? Pure alcohol? You smell like it."
<Myria> ...dunno..
<DeathStar> <John> How many fingers am I holding up. 6He holds up three fingers.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> *continues walking, arguing with the redhead over how she dealt with the worker*
<Myria> ...which one of you...?
<DeathStar> <John> That answers that. 6He pulls her in closer as he moves along. "Arhn would kill me if she knew you were out getting plastered."
<Myria> Human credo...drugs, sex, rock and roll...
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> "Like threats work on gits like that..." <Fox> "I didn't have to get involved in the first place! I didn't see YOU doing much!"
<DeathStar> <John> And which part were you planning on doing first?
* Ceilidh eventually heads to where John is
<Ceilidh> NRP: Fox does... x.x
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Oh, hey John... the blueberry alright?" <Redhead> *half-glares at Fox*
<Myria> Rock and roll. *nod nods*
<DeathStar> 6* John raises a brow. "Her name is Myria.'
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> ".. alright, I was worried. Some punk got her drunk and tried to take her home."
<DeathStar> <John> Mmmmhmm. And what did you do about that? 6He notes, shooting her a look.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Threatened the guy with an arrest..." <Redhead> "You should've just smacked the wanker."
<DeathStar> <John> .... .... Come on, Myria. 6He notes, giving the two an annoyed look.
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> "Hey, what did I do wrong?"
<Myria> ...hehehe...wanker...
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "... nothing. That's the problem." *walks off*
<DeathStar> <John> ... 6He shakes his head. What did he do to deserve this? Was it that time he had a 5 woman orgy?
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Listen, John.. I'm sorry... I'm just trying not to solve all my problems with violence."
<DeathStar> <John> Yeah, that's nice. I'm sure Myria would have appreciated that motto as she was raped.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "... this is all messed up."
<DeathStar> 6* John rolls his eyes. "See you later. I got it from here." 6He leads Myria down the street toward the apartment he got for the girls.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "... if I could've actually gotten in touch with someone..."
* Myria hugs on to John's side again!
<DeathStar> 6* Reaching the apartment door, John fumbles around in his pocket for the keys. After locating them, he unlocks the door and nudges it open with his foot.
<DeathStar> <John> I'm home. ... if anyone is actually IN there. 6He notes, leading Myria inside.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "Did you find her?"
<DeathStar> 6* Meanwhile, across town, Erevis stands about, surveying some of the damaged sites.
<DeathStar> 6* John nods, leading Myria inside. "Yeah, she's in a happy place right now. I'm almost tempted to see if a Erusian is funnier drunk."
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "What happened?"
<DeathStar> <John> Someone decided to see if a drunk Erusian is a slutty one. 6He lays Myria down on the couch beside Hotaru.
<Ceilidh> "Sheesh. No-one did anything?"
<Ceilidh> NRP: <Hota!>
* Myria curls up.
<DeathStar> 6* John shrugs. "No, not realy." 6He pokes Myria with a hanger.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> *sighs*
* Myria twitches.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "Myria... are you alright?" *isn't sure she'll even get a response*
<DeathStar> 6* John pokes her again. "Sheesh, she totally gets out of it after drinking. Look at her: totally gone. You know, if you were like that Hotaru, I'd be disappointed."
<Ceilidh> "I'd be disappointed too."
* Ceilidh is now known as Hotaru`
<Hotaru`> NRP: THERE
<DeathStar> <John> I'm going to make an old remedy to sober her up. Hold on. 6He walks into his room.
* Myria then hugs on to Hotaru!
* Disconnected
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* Set by DeathStar on Fri Nov 03 23:53:04
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<DeathStar> NRP: *kicks IRC*
<Hotaru`> NRP: WB
<Myria> NRP: wb
<Myria> ..ok?
<Hotaru`> "Sure... it will be, anyway."
<DeathStar> 6* John walks back in with a detox pill, tossing it to Hotaru. "Give her this."
* Myria then lays a kiss on Hotaru!!!!
<Hotaru`> "I thought you'd be giving her coffee or someth..." o.o
<DeathStar> 6* John stares. "On second thought...don't give her that pill...." 6He stares.
* Myria then flops over on to her side.
<DeathStar> <John> You know how you have moments that define your life? ... this was defining.
* Seraphna arrives back at the amazingly quiet Cran Manor, looksing about, a box of things in her arms, Spade's things.
<Hotaru`> "... really.. anyway, I'm still giving her the pill."
<DeathStar> <John> I mean, WOOOOOOOW. That was hot. Are you a lesbian by chance, Hota, cause girls sure flock to you, baby!
<Hotaru`> "..." *blushes, but says nothing*
* Hotaru` just gives the pill to Myria
* Myria swallows!
<DeathStar> <John> She'll be fine in a few minutes.
<Chad`Winters> 6Chad sits in the vast lot behind the mansion in a chair, stuble growing on his face.
<DeathStar> <John> .... ..... bored now. 6He turns to walk out and find adventures.
* Seraphna sets the things aside and heads out back, opening a door and looking at her brother, sighing a little.
<Hotaru`> <Red Fox> *is still wandering, looking angry at herself*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr, meanwhile, is at the team's building, busy packing her belongings into boxes. She has her hair done up in a ponytail.
<Myria> Ohhhhh...
<Hotaru`> "Are you feeling better now?"
<DeathStar> 6* John steps outside, glancing about. He rubs the back of his neck.
<Hotaru`> <Red Fox> *mumbles about how things would've been different a year ago.. and how she sucks*
* Seraphna walks out to him, putting a hand ever so gently on his shoulder
* Chad`Winters leans forward as soon as her hand begins to get close. "What do you want?"
<Hotaru`> <Red Fox> "Y'know, if you want to tell me how stupid I was for thinking that my reputation would have any effect... I already know..."
<Seraphna> "Well... to spend some time with you... I know we both need it."
<Hotaru`> <Red Fox> "Guess it fades pretty fast, huh?"
* Chad`Winters scoffs. 1"There you go thinking again."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr finishes the last of the boxes, wiping her forehead. She heads down to the kitchen and opens the fridge, spotting some of Setsuna's old beer. She takes one, opening it up, and downing it. On this hot day, even beer would be good.
<Hotaru`> * Ceilidh heads back into the HQ
* Seraphna doesn't say another word, she jsut hugs him tightly.
* Chad`Winters sits there, not moving. "I'm selling the mansion.
<Hotaru`> <Red Fox> *finally turns to look at John* "It's not easy to reinvent yourself... and I failed miserably."
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, eyeing Fox. "Holy shit, how long have you been standing there?!"
<Hotaru`> <Red Fox> "Don't feel like going anywhere. I'm always going to be a clueless fool, no matter what else changes, aren't I?"
<Myria> ...me want to die...
<DeathStar> <John> I-...I--I don't know.... 6He notes slowly, glancing around.
<Hotaru`> <Red Fox> "... you okay?"
* Hotaru` hugs Myria. "It'll be fine..."
<DeathStar> <John> I'm just wondering why you're asking me. I don't even really know you outside seeing you - what, four times?"
* Seraphna nods quietly, not protesting her borhter's descision. "Getting rid of the memories...?"
<Hotaru`> <Red Fox> "Because you're here... and it's you and your girlfriend? that I failed."
<DeathStar> 6* John laughs. "Oh, girlfriend." 6He starts walking down the steps. "HA HA HA HA. Girlfriend. Oh, that's good. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA." 6He starts moving down the street, still laughing.
<Hotaru`> <Red Fox> "..."
<Hotaru`> <Red Fox> "O...kay..."
<Chad`Winters> I have no use for such an extravagent place
* Seraphna nods again.
<DeathStar> 6* John moves along the streets, humming.
<Hotaru`> <Red Fox> *goes back to moping*
<Seraphna> "The pain hasn't lessened at all, has it..."
<Hotaru`> <Hotaru> "I wonder if it really is boredom..."
<Chad`Winters> It has only been 7 days you know. 6He continues staring out into the vast Cran land.
<DeathStar> 6* John heads into the park, stopping by Warren's car. He leans against the car, and the two begin to talk quietly. Warren taps his cane quietly as they discuss things.
<Seraphna> "I-I know... I just... I..." *she's very obviously trying to be the strong one* "...He was going to marry me..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr crunches the can and throws it away, then moves up the stairs to her room again, grabbing a box and carrying it down.
* Chad`Winters doesn't say anything, he only leans forward, pulling himself away from Sera's hold
<Hotaru`> <Ceilidh> *sighs* "Where are you going, anyway, Zephyr?"
* Myria runs to the bathroom!
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances up. "I'm going to move into a little place with Ariel. Be with her."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Cheryl's insisted she hang around Earth for a while. Get away from the managing of the colony.
<Hotaru`> <Ceilidh> "I guess I'm going whereever Kane is. With Darien gone, and the team disbanded..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Moving in with a boy? 6She notes, wide eyed.
<Hotaru`> <Ceilidh> "Well... yes?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr tilts her head, then moves up to get another box.
<Hotaru`> <Ceilidh> "It's not like we'll be..." *blushes* "Well, not yet."
<Chad`Winters> 6As Myria opens the, inside would be Dias peeing. He turns in response and stares for a few seconds before realizing he should be freaked out. 1"AHHHH!?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I believe you. 6She notes, in a tone that's hard to tell if she does or not. She begins to carry down another box.
* Hotaru` sighs, and heads up to see what the trouble is
* Myria runs for the toilet, shoving Dias aside!
<Seraphna> "Chad..."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias stumbles and falls into the shower, pulling the curtain down with him.
<Hotaru`> <Ceilidh> "It was really nice working with everyone."
<Hotaru`> <Ceilidh> "Even Setsuna, though she turned out to be a spy."
* Ariel is now known as Vanguard
<Myria> BLAAAAAAGH!
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> She did good in the end. She reminds Hotaru, setting down the second box.
<Hotaru`> NRP: YAY ARI!
<Chad`Winters> NRP: ....Ok that was confusing
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> She did good in the end. 6She reminds Hotaru, setting down the second box.
<DeathStar> NRP: OF FORGET IT
* Seraphna is now known as Lia
<Hotaru`> NRP: Reminds CEILIDH
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias begins to do battle with the shower curtain as he struggles to put away his man piece.
<DeathStar> NRP: YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAAAN!
<Hotaru`> <Ceilidh> "I know.. that's why I forgave her so easily."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr says nothing, opening the fridge and grabbing a second beer, and opens it up. She sits down on a box, drinking it.
<Hotaru`> <Ceilidh> "Are you... alright now?"
<Myria> ...bleeeeeeh...
<Chad`Winters> And what of you then? 6It's hard to tell if he cares or is just humoring her by giving her the conversation she probably wants to hear.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Alright? 6She questions. She shrugs. "I dunno. I'm trying."
<Hotaru`> <Ceilidh> *nods* "I... wish there was something I could do to help, but I'm no psychologist."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias finally get his zipper zipped up and he looks over at Myria. "Holy crap, she's puking!"
<Hotaru`> <Ceilidh> "If there's anything you need, just ask, though."
* Myria then flops on her back in the middle of the floor when she's done.
<Hotaru`> "... I'm not surprised."
<Hotaru`> "What was she drinking?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods politely.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> How the hell should I know?! All I was doing was minding my own business pissing and she came barging in and shoved me into the shower!
<Hotaru`> "She was dead drunk when John brought her back. Someone was trying to..."
<Hotaru`> "Well, you can guess, right?"
<Lia> "What of me...?"
<Lia> *Sera>
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> No not really.
<Chad`Winters> Unless you plan on buying the mansion, you have no home.
<Hotaru`> "... get her drunk so they could have sex with her. And if you try anything like that, my pacifism isn't going to save you..."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Why...why would I do that?
<Lia> "I actually have his apartment... but... I was hoping to stay with you really..."
<Lia> NRP: >.<
<Lia> Sera>
<Hotaru`> "If you have to ask, you're safe."
<Hotaru`> "I suppose it was insulting of me to even mention the possibility. Sorry."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Shew...playing dumb really does work.
* Hotaru` laughs a little. "I don't think you would, but... my point still stands."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Which was what again?
<Hotaru`> "That if you try it, I'm going to beat you senseless."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Oh...Hey Myria, wanna have sex?
<Chad`Winters> I don't think I can do that Serena.
<Hotaru`> "..."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias look over at the puking Myria.
<Hotaru`> "Maybe you should wait until she feels better before asking."
<Lia> "Why...?"
* Myria groans...
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Well atleast her judgements not impaired. 6He turns, smiling at Hotaru.
* Hotaru` smiles back, laughing a little
<Chad`Winters> Because I need time to think, and I can't do that with other people around me.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> So what about you Hotaru. You're sober, wanna go make out?
<Myria> NRP: And I am feeling sleepy.
<Hotaru`> "Nice try."
<Lia> "Can we keep in touch...?"
<Myria> NRP: Night night
* Myria has left #taw
<Chad`Winters> Sure...
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> What?! I figured if I couldn't get a drunk girl to do me, then maybe I could get a sober girl. The logic's right
<Hotaru`> "It is, but I'm not interested. Sorry."
* Lia smiles weakly, "I'm... I'm always around... if you need a shoulder... we... we both lost someone we..."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Ohhh....you like the vagina. I gotcha.
<Hotaru`> "... I meant I'm not interested in you..."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> ....6Stands there, staring at Hotaru. 1"Why not?
<Hotaru`> "I don't know!"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Then how do you know if I'm not your type?
<Hotaru`> "You're not John though.. as much as you try to be, sometimes."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> What's John have to do with this?
<Hotaru`> "Because I like John, and I don't like you."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> You like John?! But he's like 30 year's old.
<Hotaru`> "Maybe I like older men."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> But he's going to need to take erectile dysfunction pills soon. I already seen him signign up for Social Security.
<Hotaru`> NRP: "Except Warren, and Spade, and..."
<Hotaru`> "... I didn't need to know that."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Every girl needs to know that.
<Hotaru`> "No we don't! Not unless we actually stand a chance with him!"
<Chad`Winters> You can stay here until the place sells. 6He stands up, looking up into the sky now.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Wait...we?
<Lia> I'm going to buy it...
* Lia gets up slowly, "And consequently, move out of it."
<Lia> "As much as I want to leave some things in the past... I feel someone else living here is like walking over our graves."
<Chad`Winters> It's a mansion, nothing more.
<Hotaru`> "I was speaking for womankind there."
<Hotaru`> "Anyway, you're just making all that up."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> No I'm not. 6He reaches over past Myria's unconsiouc body and grabs his juice box, taking a sip from the straw.
<Hotaru`> "... John's nowhere near 30."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Well, maybe on his age. But I wasn't lieing about the get 'em up bills.
<Hotaru`> "There's no way!"
<Hotaru`> "Do you think it wears out from overuse or something?!"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Well I'm sure with as much as he plays with it, probably
<Hotaru`> "..."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> So Hotaru, do you wish he'd use his man tool on you?
<Hotaru`> "YES! ... I mean..."
* Hotaru` suddenly looks VERY embarrassed
<DeathStar> <John> ... ... so .... 6He stands there in the doorway, staring in.
* Hotaru` hides behind the nearest cover
<Hotaru`> .oO(...eep.)
<DeathStar> 6* John rubs the back of his head. "So..uh...
<Lia> Sera> "It's where I lived out most of my existance..."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> ...*looks at John* You didn't hear the part about the pill part did you?
<DeathStar> <John> ... ... ... 6He stares, then backs away. "I'll be in my room. Right now." 6He turns and hurries off.
<Hotaru`> "How much did you hear?"
<DeathStar> <John> Ohnothingatallnothingaboutyourpreversesexuallustforme,laterokay? 6He opens and closes the door to his room.
<Hotaru`> "..."
<Hotaru`> .oO(Perverse?)
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Looks around quickly, opening up the medicine cabinet. 1"Ahh shit...He locked himself in his room with the lotion again.
<Hotaru`> "... now I look like some sort of slut..."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Hardly.
<Chad`Winters> Memories only fade if you decide to forget about them.
<Hotaru`> "... you heard what he said. Perverse sexual lust..."
<Hotaru`> "Why IS he so bothered about that, anyway?"
<Hotaru`> NRP: <Dias> Maybe because you're NOT HUMAN
<Hotaru`> "I mean... there's no way he's a prude. He's slept with more people than Cheryl. Well... maybe."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> ....Wait Cheryl's slept with a lot of people?!
<Hotaru`> "Or one, a lot of times. I'm not sure which."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> She available? 6He tilts his head slightly*
<Hotaru`> NRP: <Cheryl> I'm actually a virgin. <Hota> WHAT THE HELL?!
<Hotaru`> "... ask her yourself."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> No...I'm perfectly comfortable walking upright right now.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Plus I like not eating through a straw.
<Lia> "I guess so... where are you going to go?"
* Hotaru` laughs a bit
<Chad`Winters> I'm taking a few days off from work, so who knows.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> What...What's so funny?!
<Hotaru`> "It's just.. it's tough to imagine something like that stopping you."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> She's violent.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> But man does she have a nice set of...
<Hotaru`> "I know... but you've been in worse situations.."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> When?
<Hotaru`> "All the time! I know it's close, but Cheryl isn't quite as scary as thirty pirates."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> You haven't seen her mad.
<Hotaru`> "I try not to make her that way."
<Hotaru`> NRP: "She's only as scary as twentynine pirates."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands there, tapping her fingers on her arm, staring in at the two. Clearly, judging by her face, she's heard everything
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias' face suddenly flushes white, an oh shit expression on his face.
<Hotaru`> "... when did you get hear?"
<Hotaru`> NRP: Oops, freudian slip
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Care to finish that statement about my nice set? 6She challenges Dias darkly, her fingers continuing to drum.
* Hotaru` counts the pirate-equivalent
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Nic...Nice set...of...beautiful....round....blue eyes.
<Hotaru`> "Yes. 'eyes'."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's expression softens. "Is that right? Thank you, Dias." 6She moves closer, a friendly expression on her face as she reaches out to give Dias a hug.
<Chad`Winters> 6Quicky covers his crotch with both his hands as he tenses up, expecting to get the beating off a life timel
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl goes to hug Dias, but instead gets him in a strangle hold. "How about the truth, squirt?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> GAHK! 6Grabs onto Cheryl's forearm, and begins trying to pry it off.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps her grip, glancing up at Hotaru. "I came to give you the address of the page Zephyr's staying with Ariel for a little while. I thought it best Ariel take some time off away from managing affairs on the colony."
<DeathStar> (page? Place)
<Hotaru`> "Alright. I'm sure you'll do a wonderful job. Especially at keeping discipline."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Don't...GAK...Leave me like this Hotaru! HELP!
<Hotaru`> "Just.. don't kill him, alright?"
* Ari[AWAY] has joined #taw
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> But that would end his pain. 6She notes with a big smile.
* Hotaru` doesn't seem at ALL bothered by the response
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias struggles, but pulls out his puppy eye look, giving it to Hotaru
* Vanguard has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<Hotaru`> NRP: <John> I'm so glad I stole the charisma from Dias.
<Hotaru`> NRP: All the charisma, even :P
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Vanguard
<Hotaru`> NRP: WB
<Hotaru`> "Just tell her what she wants to know..."
<Hotaru`> .oO(As opposed to what you MEANT, I guess)
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Fine! I said you had a nice rack!
<DeathStar> 6* Moments later, Dias falls out a window onto some trash bags below. Cheryl leaps on the window sill, looking down as she talks to Hotaru. "Cute kid. Been around John WAY too much."
<DeathStar> *leans
<Hotaru`> "Lacks his charm, too."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias rolls off the trash bags and onto the ground, sprawling out and looking up.
<Hotaru`> .oO(Even if he is an idiot at times.)
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pats Hotaru on the shoulder. "I think you've been around John a bit too much, too. Don't let him "Charm" you." 6She heads for the exit.
<Hotaru`> "It's not like it would come to anything.."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You'd be surprised. 6She notes to Hotaru. "Very surprised." 6And with that, she's gone, leaving the address on the table.
<Hotaru`> "..." .oO(That's why he RUSHES OFF AND LOCKS HIMSELF IN HIS ROOM when he hears how I feel.)
<DeathStar> 6* John pokes his head, looking better dressed, his hair slicked back. He adjusts his sleeve cuffs. "Ah, Hotaru."
<DeathStar> *out
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks past Dias, giving a little wave.
<Hotaru`> "... hello again."
<DeathStar> <John> H-Hello. 6He coughs into his hand.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias smiles back at her, waving as she walks by. "Thanks for throwing me onto something soft for once.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I was in a good mood.
<Hotaru`> "She values your honesty."
<DeathStar> <John> ... who?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias eeps then slowly gets up
<Chad`Winters> 6Chad turns and begins walking towards the house.
<Hotaru`> "Cheryl. I don't even want to know what he'd have landed on if he hadn't told."
<DeathStar> <John> .... Okay, not asking. 6He leans against the wall. "So, Hotaru...."
<Hotaru`> "... yes?"
<Hotaru`> .oO(You're about to apologize for calling me perverse?)
<DeathStar> <John> .oO (Man is she hot. No. No. Focus. Fooooocus. Mmmm, nice rack)
<Chad`Winters> 6Shoves the front door open, slamming it shut behind him, he walks past the two, a banana peel slipping off his head and landing on the ground.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Dias
<DeathStar> <John> ... ...
<DeathStar> 6* He watches Dias.
<Hotaru`> NRP: This is going to be funny
<Hotaru`> "... okay, what's with him?"
<DeathStar> <John> Looks like he had to split!
* Hotaru` laughs
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> ....6Shifts his head, looking over at John.
<DeathStar> <John> ... If you wanted a banana, I could have bought you a fresh one.
<Hotaru`> NRP: * Dias walks back in, and slips on his own banana peel
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Nudges John with his elbow. "Don't worry, she's ok with your "performance" problem."
<Chad`Winters> 6Turns and walks into the bathroom to shower, ignoring the fact that Myria's still passed out inside.
<Hotaru`> "DIAS!"
<DeathStar> <John> Speaking of bathrooms....about what you said in there earlier. 6He starts off, cupping his hands together. "Did you mean that?"
<Hotaru`> "Well... ummm..."
<DeathStar> 6* John studies there.
* Hotaru` stares at the ground, blushing
<DeathStar> 6* John rubs the back of his head. "So you did?"
<Hotaru`> .oO(Agh! I probably look like some sort of pervert!)
<Hotaru`> "I.. don't want to say..."
<DeathStar> <John> You see.... 6He chooses his words carefully. "I have a problem. I rarely have female friends that I don't end up having sex with and then things get awkward because I'm really not a, uh, committing kind of guy. I'm a free bird. If that makes sense."
<Hotaru`> "I guess so."
<DeathStar> <John> So, I wouldn't want to take advantage of a nice girl like you. In that way. 6He takes a deep breath. "It would be wrong."
<Hotaru`> NRP: <John> So don't YOU DARE GIVE ME A DAUGHTER
<Hotaru`> "Oh.. alright."
<Hotaru`> .oO("No, I don't want to, but I'm too polite to just say that.")
<DeathStar> <John> Right. ... Well, heh, I've made this awkward, so let me just...exit stage left. 6He heads for the front door.
<Hotaru`> .oO(Well, it beats "AHHHHH PERVERSE SEXUAL LUST" anyway.)
<DeathStar> 6* He pauses, glancing at Hotaru. "And believe me, I would love to have sex with you. But you deserve a lot better than us going a few rounds and me just doing my old thing and finding another girl. Because that's the kind of person I am, Hotaru. The lowest of the low." 6He opens the front door and steps out.
* Hotaru` blinks a little at the last bit
<Hotaru`> .oO(Maybe in time...)
<Hotaru`> .oO(Or maybe not. The future's like that.)
<DeathStar> <John> ... 6He sighs outside. "Wow, John, you just turned down some fine ass. Now lets go drunk, little buddy." 6He mopes away to the bar.
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Mon Nov 06 23:55:22 2006

Session Start: Tue Nov 07 19:58:43 2006
Session Ident: #Taw
* Logging #Taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#Taw.20061107.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 1 month later
<DeathStar> Location: Various Places in The City
* Xanatos is now known as Kane
* Alicia is now known as Ceilidh
* Chad`Winters sits in a diner, his food resting in front of him.
<Kane> NRP: Oh shiza, I was expecting an into.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits down across from Chad, resting a hand on his cane.
* Kane is currently in the park, hands shoved into his pockets as he sits on a bench, staring up at the sky.
* Ceilidh sits next to Kane. "The stars are beautiful, aren't they?"
* Lia is now known as Seraphna
<Chad`Winters> Am I that predictable that you were able to find me so easily?
* Kane glances at her and smiles. "Yes, they really are." He looks back up to the sky and frowns slightly. Which means something is bothering him, yet he isn't about to bring it up.
<DeathStar> <Warren> You have ... certain patterns.
<Ceilidh> "... is something wrong?"
<Chad`Winters> I've grown lax on that then.
* Kio has joined #Taw
<Kane> Just can't really believe it has already been a month.
<Ceilidh> "Time goes so quickly."
<Ceilidh> NRP: Isn't Kio dead?
* Seraphna sits in a garage not far from Spade's old apartment, now hers, the garage too, working on something half draped in cloth.
<Kio> NRP: I dunno..am I?
<Seraphna> NRP: You gave your life valiantly.
<Ceilidh> NRP: You were awesome
<DeathStar> <Warren> I've come on business. 6He notes, coming right to the point.
<Seraphna> NRP: We even paused a moment for dramatics.
<Ceilidh> NRP: *nods* We were like... "Damn, what a hero"
<Kane> NRP: Just cause he joins the channel doesn't mean he is RPing guys.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: SHUT UP!
<Ceilidh> NRP: Much cooler than Chad. *shuts up*
<Chad`Winters> 6Take a bite from his burger and looks over at Warren. "And?"
* Seraphna sighs and looks up at the thing, pulling off a pair of goggles, patting it, "Montana you're going to make a great assistant."
* Kane nods his head and closes his eyes. "It's still hard to believe it all happened."
<DeathStar> <Warren> The military senate just agreed to construct a new prototype ship with the sole purpose of using Light's dimensional engine to explore outside the galaxy. I plan to command the ship.
<Ceilidh> "That this universe is only that young... I know... it makes me wonder how much of my life is real."
* Seraphna sits back and opens a can of soda, yawning a little, "What I'm gonna use you for though... beyond me. Plans sell far more then repair jobs..."
<Chad`Winters> I hope the ships not to big that it'll slow you down.
<Kane> Obviously the last 11 years. *he says with a smile*
<DeathStar> <Warren> It'll be fairly large. Right now we're looking at a crew complement of near 10,000. Several military organizations are coming together to jointly build this. Janus is going to be asked to help construct it as well. Specifically, you and your ship designs.
* Seraphna sighs and shoots her brother a mail, one like she sends out every few days, asking if he'd like to meet up for a drink or something similar.
* Chad`Winters looks down at his datapad, then looks back up at Warren. 1"Interesting.
<Seraphna> *The thing beneath the drapes tilt's it's head, as if in question.
<Seraphna> "Yes yes... I know... he'll respond whenever he means to..."
<Seraphna> *It tilts it's head to the other side.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'll get to another point. You're going to be asked to become head of Janus permenantely in about 2 more months. However, I do not want you to take that position. I want you to be on the ship.
<Seraphna> "And I'm talking to what is basically a machine moving on my own brain patterns.
* Ceilidh laughs a little
* Kane sighs. "It's kinda horrible that the only family I really have, is a horrible excuse for a father somewhere."
<Chad`Winters> /me cups his hand together, resting them on the table before him.
* Chad`Winters cups his hand together, resting them on the table before him. 1"Explain to me why I should choose to be on a ship instead of taking the head position of Janus?"
<Seraphna> "Maybe Kane and Ceil will drink with me..." *she looks over at Montana* "...Don't give me that look."
<DeathStar> <Warren> That decision would be yours. I simply need your expertise out there. 6He notes.
<Chad`Winters> Someone once told me I could a do a lot of good for Janus...
<Ceilidh> "I.. well, my father was a good guy, but... a little unapproachable."
<Ceilidh> "He was always too busy with work."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I can not argue that logic. However, the same logic applies to what I'm asking you to do.
<Kane> My father is a gang boss. *he says with a bemused smile*
<Chad`Winters> I see...6Chad looks down at the table for a few seconds, then looks up at Warren. "I'll let you know within a month.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods, standing up and moving to exit, shuffling his way out.
<Ceilidh> "... some difference."
<Ceilidh> "Well, I guess you're just going where things take you, then?"
* Chad`Winters goes back to eating
* Kane laughs, then pauses, "I guess. I'll probably stick with the military since it is all I really know. What about you?"
<Ceilidh> "I don't know... short of becoming a detective, there's not much I can do to keep investigating.. so probably the same."
* Seraphna sighs and walks a bit over to the desk she's set up in her little shop of horrors, looking out at the street in the window beyond.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias sits on a bench down by a park, his head leaning back, apparently asleep
* Kane smiles and puts his arm around her, pulling her tight. "Just thinking back, i'm glad that I didn't lose you. Everyone else lost so much..."
<DeathStar> 6* Some construction crews who are busy still working to clear streets of debris and rubble, can still be seen working at the late hour. Erevis stands among them, using her psionic energies to help move debris.
<Ceilidh> "I feel the same about you..."
<Ceilidh> * The redhead from earlier watches, debating whether to help
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans on his cane, eyeing the dark streets, spotting a bar. He moves over, stepping inside and taking a seat. Blue nods to him, getting him his usual drink. Warren pulls out his pain pills, eyeing them in his hand, then throws it into his mouth and swallows.
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> *sighs* "Yeah, I'll help. Not like I'm getting out of here for a while."
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> *is drinking, seeming troubled*
* Chad`Winters sighs then types something on his datapad. Seconds later Sera would find a message saying only "sure".
* Seraphna checks her datapad for any new messages, sighing softly, "Well, brief as usual." *she dials him up*
* Kane smiles and kisses her on the forehead. Then leans back to look back up at the stars. "What do you want to do? Just go on home?"
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> "This place still seems dead..." *laughs bitterly as she helps move rubble* "A dead end."
<Ceilidh> "I don't know."
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Hey, Warren...? Do you feel as off balance as me?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis throws a chunk of a building onto a truck, and the Construction Crew Leader finally moves out to call it quits for the day.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Fox as the drink is put in front of him. Fox - ever just randomly popping up to ask questions. "No."
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Lucky."
<Chad`Winters> 6Chad taps his ear. "Yes?"
<Seraphna> "So where do you want to meet?"
* Kane taps his chin as he thinks, "I dunno, wanna go get a drink before we head on home?"
<Ceilidh> "Sure."
<Chad`Winters> <C> This is your idea.
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> "Hey, how long will it be until the roads are clear?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren throws back the drink, closing his eyes. Blue makes note to watch his number. He's a violent one.
* Kane pulls himself up to his feet and helps Ceil up to her feet, he then turns and places his hands into his pockets as he moves towards the bar that is close to them.
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> "Don't mean to pester, but I'm a traveller at heart... I don't like staying in one place too long."
<DeathStar> 6* The construction crew ignores the redhead, not really paying attention to travelers. They begin to disperse. Erevis turns and moves off as well.
* Ceilidh heads after Kane
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> "... well, fuck that."
<Seraphna> "Hmmm... a drink? I could use one about now."
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> *also heads off for a drink*
<Ceilidh> NRP: Now I just need to bring in Hotaru and Peacemaker...
<Ceilidh> NRP: :P
<Chad`Winters> <C> Where?
<Seraphna> "Well... drop by my shop? I wanna show you my new assistant."
* Kane steps into the bar, his eyes move to Blue, Xan used to talk about her, then he steps over to bar and takes a seat. Glancing at Warren, Kane arches a brow. "Good to see you again, Sir."
<Chad`Winters> <C> I'd rather not.
* Ceilidh follows Kane in
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances up at Kane, and throws down the money for his drink. "Kane." 6He stands up and exits the bar. Too crowded.
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
* Seraphna bites her lip for a second, "How about the usual place."
* Kane shakes his head for a moment and orders a drink from Blue, he glances at Ceil so she can make her order.
* Ceilidh orders a cider
<Chad`Winters> <C> Which is?
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> *nurses a drink, looking more or less dispirited*
* Kane glances at Ceil, then looks over at Fox. "Hey, Fox. Long time no see."
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Hey... how are things..?"
<Kane> Not too bad, what about you?
<DeathStar> 6* John props a foot up on the bench Dias is sleeping in. He's dressed in a military uniform, surprisingly. "Are you a bum?"
<Seraphna> "Tony's. The one the others always wind up in."
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "I don't know what to do any more. Everything's changed.. I'm not sure what I even want any more. My whole life's been a lie, after all."
<DeathStar> 6* Blue moves off to get the drinks and then brings them back.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Funny thing is, I'm not angry any more.. so I don't know what to do."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias snorts then looks over at John, rubbing his eyes. "Huh?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren moves down the street, taking in the night sceneary. He takes a deep breath, closing his eyes.
* Chad`Winters clicks off his comm as he tosses credits down onto the table and leaves.
* Kane shakes his head, "So only 11 years of out life is real. Big deal, we have our lives now and we should live each day like it were our last."
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Not even that. I spent those years reacting to something that never happened."
* Seraphna leaves her shop after locking up, not that she needs to, she tarts heading down towards the bar.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "So, basically, I should leave my old life behind... but what now?"
* Kane nods, "There seems to be the problem. Living a life of constantly reacting. Maybe you should be the one acting now." He shrugs at that, as if it just hit him, then he takes a sip of his drink and winks at Ceil.
<DeathStar> 6* John shakes his head. Having rarely been seen over the last month, he looks more muscled, with his hair combed back neatly. "I tell you. You're one odd bird, Dias."
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> *heads in* <Fox> *just eyes the redhead, glaring halfheartedly*
* Seraphna spots him as they draw close on the street, smiling weakly, "Hello Warren."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Sera, nodding his head once. He keeps his pace.
* Ariel sits quietly by the ocean, just watching the waves. She's started to come around more lately, having spent a lot of the last month being unresponsive. The ocean... it seems to put her at ease.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Why do you say that?
* Seraphna slows to speak to him, "Hey... how are you...?"
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "What do I want...?"
<DeathStar> <John> Well, I've been keeping track of your exploits lately. I hear you tried to get sex out of nuns in their own nun-place. 6He sits down on the bench.
<Kane> Well I can't tell you that, i've still got to completely figure that out for myself.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr moves out, wearing a bathing suit and shorts. She pauses, standing beside Ariel, glancing out at the ocean. She says nothing, not wanting to disturb her yet.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> They like to call it a Nunery. I like to call it untapped potential.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "I didn't expect you to.. but yeah, it's tough."
<DeathStar> <John> And then I hear you went to a high school to try to get girls there.
* Seraphna looks at him funny, confused as to what she's done now.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Well when the Nun idea failed, I figured I'd go to where you said were the best times.
* Kane smiles, "I'm sure you'll figure it out Fox."
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes him. "That was when *I* was in high school."
* Ariel looks up as she hears someone walk up, and offers a soft smile. She doesn't speak up. She doesn't even talk as much as she used to, these days.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> You do realize I'm 18ish right?
<DeathStar> <John> There's a fine like between 18 and a thing called statuatory rape.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "At least I don't have ties any more."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits down beside Ariel, hugging her legs.
<Seraphna> "What...?"
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Maybe I should just travel around, and look for a place I belong."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren keeps moving in the opposite direction of the bar.
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> *eyes the group at the mention of travel*
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "..." *suddenly goes quiet*
* Kane smiles. "Sometimes the place were you belong is right under your nose." He takes another drink. Then he glances at the Redhead, "I'm sorry, did you need something?"
<Ceilidh> <Redhead> "I just heard someone talking about travel." <Fox> "..." <Redhead> "It's kindof my speciality. I'm Terra, by the way."
<Ariel> "...how are you, Zephyr?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Oh....So the High school was a bad thing?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Fine. 6She notes, giving a smile small.
<DeathStar> <John> As long as you don't try Jr. High.
<Seraphna> "Warren..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns a corner, and goes out of sight.
<Kane> Good to meet you, i'm Kane.
* Kane motions to Ceil. "This is Ceil and that is Fox." Motions to Fox as well.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Sighs then pulls out a notebook and a pen and begins scratching off something oni t.
<Ceilidh> "Hello."
<DeathStar> 6* John shakes his head, smacking his face. "Okay, I'm going to hell for teaching you nothing but bad things."
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "... we met... though I didn't get a name last time."
* Seraphna sigha and continues on to the bar
<Kane> You met already?
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> You taught me bad things?! 6He looks at him confused.
<DeathStar> <John> I have to make ammends. Right now. I'm getting you a babysitter.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "She followed me when I tried to save John's... girlfriend or something. The blueberry."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *looks at John, and moves away very quickly*
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL!!!!
* Kane goes to open his mouth but then shuts it, he is obviously confused.
<Ceilidh> <Terra> "... not much of an effort, if you ask me." <Red Fox> "I didn't."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Babysitter?! Like hell!
<DeathStar> NRP: <John> You can teach him to be Dias Boy!
<Kane> I...uhhh...I think i'm going to go back to drinking, you enjoy yourselves.
* Chad`Winters steps into the bar after getting off his bike.
<DeathStar> 6* John shakes his head. "Too late. I already put the call in before I got here. She'll be seeing you bright and early next week."
* Ariel is quiet a long period, before speaking up again. "I wonder... what the others, are doing..."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias growls slightly then reaches over and pinches John's arm hard.
<DeathStar> 6* John winces, jerking his arm way. "Bitch."
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Sorry.."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Would you like to find out?
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I'm too old for a baby sitter you jerk!
<Ceilidh> <Terra> "... maybe that means I should go elsewhere."
* Ceilidh just watches the back-and-forth
<DeathStar> <John> That's a shame. You know, I had sex with my babysitter once.
* Ariel pauses to consider that, uncertainly.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias suddenly perks up, a look of hope on his face. "...It was a female babysitter right?"
* Seraphna walks into the bar, spotting Chad she heads over to him.
<Ceilidh> <Terra> "Anyway, if you know where there's a ship leaving this planet..." <Fox> "I won't tell you."
* Kane smiles and takes a swig of his beer. "We're in a bar, surely there is some momentous occassion that we could be celebrating."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at her. "You know Cheryl told you to get out more." 6She pauses, quoting her. "'Ariel, get off your ass and go out and do something illegal. Preferably involving booze and men'."
<Ceilidh> <Terra> "... fine." *wanders back to the bar*
<DeathStar> <John> Yes, it's a female babysitter.
<Chad`Winters> 6As if on cue to Kane's words, Chad steps upto the bar and orders a drink.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "... just what I needed... another reminder of my failure... oh, hey Chad."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Good. Otherwise I'd have to kick your ass.
* Kane shakes his head, "
<Ariel> "......"
* Seraphna moves up beside Chad, ordering something as well.
* Kane shakes his head, "Well, well. Chad and Sera, how are you all?"
<Ariel> "...I'm glad you have more sense than her."
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, I promise you'll enjoy this. 6He gets to his feet. "I'm going to be gone for a while. I told Warren I wanted to be second in command on the ship he's having built, and that means I have to be Commander. So he told me I have to pass all my exams to become a Commander. And that means I have about 10 years worth of studying to do in 6 months.
<Seraphna> "Chris... hi..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Uh, heh, well I've kinda already done both. 6She notes sheepishly.
<Ceilidh> NRP: Where is John saying that again?
<DeathStar> NRP: The park. He's at...the park
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> This isn't going to be like that time you tried to stick 50 gumballs in your mouth in 20 seconds is it?
<DeathStar> <John> Worse. Much worse.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> So it's going to be much more hilarious then?!
<DeathStar> <John> Only if think me reading a book is funny.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> ...You can read?!
<DeathStar> <John> OH HO HO HO. 6He smacks Dias' head.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias rubs his head. "If you need a sexy tutor, I got the number from one of the high school teachers."
* Kane smiles and nods to Sera, "Seems everyone had booze on their minds."
<DeathStar> <John> I can't believe---wait, youd id?
<Chad`Winters> 6Chad just grunts in response to Kane and takes his drink, taking a drink.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I may not have your kind of charm but I do know how to tell someone what they want to ehar.
* Seraphna takes her drink, drinking it as well. "How are you Chad...?"
<DeathStar> <John> I'm going to enjoy seeing you try next week, punk. 6He mutters under his breath.
<Ceilidh> "Something tells me Chad isn't feeling too good."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias pulls out his notebook again then shows the number to John.
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes the number, able to memorize any female's number immediately upon seeing it.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Her name's Julia.
* Kane nods, "It has only been a month." He points out to Ceil, reminding her what happened to Eve.
<DeathStar> NRP: It took him 6 levels to gain that ability.
* Ceilidh nods
<Ceilidh> <Fox> "Well... I can't blame him..."
<DeathStar> <John> Well, if I ever need a little home schooling, I'll have to ring up Julia. 6He gives Dias a thumbs up and moves off. "Take care of Em and Hota for me, Dias." 6He throws up a hand and exits the park.
* Chad`Winters glances over at Kane then at Red Fox, he quickl pulls the drink to his mouth and begins drinking it quickly.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I think I'm gonna sleep on the jungle gym tonight.
<Ceilidh> "I wonder how everyone else is doing...?"
<Kane> I was just about to ask the same thing.
<Ceilidh> "Great minds...?"
* Kane chuckles. "Great minds indeed."
* Seraphna sighs gently
<DeathStar> 6* John pulls out a book on military proceedures, opening it. "Jesus, this thing has no pictures...?"
* Chad`Winters slams his beer down as he looks at Ceil and Kane then orders two more.
* Chad`Winters turns to Sera. 1"I'll let you know when I give time to think about it."
* Kane frowns lightly and glances from Chad to Sera, he can't help but feel guilty for not losing his lover in the attack from Wind, but he did lose his brother, so he knows how they feel.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: <Chad> You had sex with your brother!?
<DeathStar> NRP: *suddenly Ceil dies*
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Hey Kane... do you think I have any talents?"
<Ceilidh> "I'm sure you have some..."
* Seraphna nods and takes anotehr drink
<Kane> NRP: Lol.
<Ceilidh> NRP: <Fox> "I didn't ask you."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis walks into the park, standing there at the pond that use to be frozen over in the winter. She's covered in dirt and grime from working all day in the construction teams.
* Kane shrugs, "I know you are a pretty good soldier. But I really don't know you anymore than that."
<Seraphna> "Myself, I'm feeling okay I guess, not sure what to do with myself."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias pushes off from the bench then begins walking towards the jungle gym set
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "I like to think that I'm good at getting places I'm not meant to be, but... is that something to be proud of?"
<Kane> Could be. *he shrugs*
<Ceilidh> NRP: <Fox> Like politics
<Chad`Winters> Obviously keeping busy. 6He sets down his second beer and begins working on his third
* Ariel speaks up after a LOOOOONG time, "...atleast you're not telling me to."
* Seraphna hugs him gently, "I'd rather not be away..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> .... 6She leans forward. "Still, Cheryl's right - you should do stuff. Legal... stuff."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias walks past Erevis then suddenly stops, his head turning towards her as he takes several steps backwards.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis ignores Dias, as if he were nothing more than an ant.
<Chad`Winters> You shouldn't hug me so much. People might think wrongly.
<Ariel> "Well... prehaps.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> And here I thought angels didn't really exist.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Excuse me? 6She turns her head toward Dias.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Well you're beautiful obviously.
* Kane tilts his head to looks at Chad and Sera. "Good to see you two are getting along."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... ... 6Her eyes narrow just a tad.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Warren was asking how you were doing the other day.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Eeks slightly as she narrows her eyes. "So uh....what brings you down here at this time by yourself?
* Seraphna smiles weakly, "That we might be siblings? Who would dare think such an evil thought."
<Chad`Winters> Far from that Serena. 6He finishes his third beer, motioning for two more.
<Ariel> "...how is he?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is quieter.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> 'Fine', as he likes to say.
<Ariel> "You've taken to that too, I've noticed."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Yeah but bad people like to come out at night
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... Yeah. But pretty much once you know how to read 'fine', you know exactly how we both feel. 6She jokes.
* Seraphna grabs a beer and drinks it down. "Y'know... I wish y'd opens up to me a bit more..."
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> *eyes Seraphna a moment and smirks, then looks back to Kane and Ceil*
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "No-one can say I don't open up."
* Chad`Winters rubs the back of his neck as he takes a sip from his beer.
* Kane turns back to Ceil to give Sera and Chad their privacy. He then glances at Fox and smirks, "Course the can't."
<Kane> NRP: they*
<Ceilidh> NRP: <Fox> *blabs her life story to every passerby*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Such as yourself?
* Ariel smirks a little, "It still makes it hard to figure out second hand."
<Ceilidh> "You are pretty extraverted.."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Me?! Haha, hardly. I mam. 6He points his thumb at himself. Am a super-hero....in training. 6He mumbles the last part.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, honestly? 6She pauses, scoping up some sand with her hand. "He's lonely. Hurting. Disillusioned. Anything but fine."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ....
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "I think I need a new dream."
* Ceilidh sighs. "The old one just... didn't hold up?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> ....What? I beat 30 Janus soldiers and almost took down one of those robot things...Almost!
<Seraphna> "I means... we're brohters an sisters damns..it..." *blinks a little, loosened by the beer* "'Stands ter reason... you know... we coulds help each other."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Impressive. 6She looks back at the lake.
<Kane> I used to always dream I could be a pirate, y'know life on the open sea. Then I realized I was living in the wrong times. *he smiles*
* Ceilidh smiles. Fox laughs
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I thought so too. 6He takes several steps forward, putting his hands into his sweatshirt pocket. He stops several feet off to Erevis' side.
* Ariel nods slowly...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... do you require more time to brag? 6She notes, eyeing his closeness.
<Chad`Winters> That would entail that I could benefit from your help.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "... I realised... there are things out there... that we couldn't do the first thing to defend against... well, maybe that's an exaggeration."
* Kane taps his finger on the bar, he stares at what little contents are left in his glass. "There is always a way." He says in response to Fox's comment.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr dusts her hands free of the sand.
<Ceilidh> "We beat Wind, after all."
* Seraphna looks up at him, seriously, "We both... los someone we loved more'n anythin..."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Well there was this time that I...6He looks down at his reflection, eyeing it carefully.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Yeah... but... I'm not even sure I can fight any more."
<Kane> What's to figure out, can't punch anymore, stab. Can't stab anymore, shoot. Can't shoot anymore, bite. There is always a way to fight.
<Chad`Winters> Thanks for reminding me Serena, just what I wanted. 6He leans against the counter, finishing the beer and reaching for his other.
<Seraphna> "I-I'm sorry..."
<Ariel> "...maybe... we could try to get everyone together? Meet under good terms?"
* Seraphna looks down in shame
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "It's not that... it's just... I always used my anger as... well, I guess my determination. Now.. I don't have anything to be angry about."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stares at him incredulously, then looks down at her own reflection. She looks at it silently.
<Ceilidh> "Isn't that a good thing?"
* Chad`Winters eyes Kane. 1"And in your case, you could just talk them to death.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm sure everyone would like that very much.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Maybe I should try that." *laughs*
<Ceilidh> .oO(Aren't you already?)
* Kane chuckles. "I'm sure you could grunt at them alot, that'd get the job done."
* Ceilidh laughs too
<Chad`Winters> I just choose to use the language I know you can understand.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I still don't understand how these reflectiong things work...Sometimes I stare at it and get confused.
<Kane> Then you'd best hop up onto the bar on all fours and scratch your ass, clap your hands and make shrill noises. *he says with a grin*
<Seraphna> "Chad... I... ummm..."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... ...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Why?
* Ceilidh giggles more.
<Chad`Winters> I'd be afraid I'd turn your girlfriend on. 6He takes a deep drink from his beer.
<Ariel> "It'd be nice to see people... without someone risking their life."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leans against Ariel a bit. "I'll arrange something then."
<Ceilidh> "..." *eyes Chad*
<Ceilidh> "There's no chance of that."
* Kane laughs. "Seems you got turned down. But you know, Fox here might enjoy your company."
* Ariel smiles, resting a hand on Zephyr's shoulder, "...thank you."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Not sure...I only remember...things from about 8 months ago...
<Ariel> "...make sure you also contact anyone you would want there."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh, and who would I want there? 6She jokes.
<Ariel> "Oh... I'll leave that up to you."
<Seraphna> "Does there really... have to be a benefit...?"
* Chad`Winters eyes Fox then looks at Kane. 1"Yeah...When you date someone else than her." 6He points behind him at Sera. 6"Then I'll know you have taste and can tell me who I should go for.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... only 8 months?
<Chad`Winters> Hmmm? 6He turns around to look at Serena.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "... damn, no-one likes me, do they?"
* Ceilidh looks a little hurt at Chad's comment. "You... don't seem a bad person... and what would he know?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Yeah...Chad Winters found me in a test tube...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> But man, have I had a blast these last 8 months.
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Heh.. I guess."
* Kane looks from Sera to Ceil and then at Chad. "Hey look Chad, your glass is still half-full."
* Seraphna sits there, looking hurt
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Did you know there's a plant on the 4th Moon of J'yada that blooms once every 6 years that glows a vibrant shade of purple...Or so I'm told.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Well the color atleast...It looked grey to me.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I ... was unaware of that.
* Chad`Winters pats Serena on the head then looks back at Kane. 1"Hey Kane look...It's a bottle.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr takes a deep breath, letting it out. "I'll be right back. I think Cheryl left a present in the cabinet." 6She hops up and moves back for the house.
* Kane glances down. "I don't see a bottle."
* Seraphna seems in the least bit comforted.
* Chad`Winters 's hand is there flicking Kane in the nose.
<Ceilidh> "Chad... leave my boyfriend alone. Please?"
* Seraphna looks... a tad more hurt.
<Ceilidh> <Terra> *quietly rolls her eyes*
* Seraphna chugs down an entire mugfull in one go.
* Kane widens his eyes, getting flicked in the nose. "You..." He frowns, "Ass." He then glances at Ceil and Sera. "Look what you did Chad, you've upset the ladyfolk."
<Chad`Winters> A shame. 6He grabs his glass and finishes the last half
* Chad`Winters slides the glass ov er to Chad. 1"Now fill me up.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Kane
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "And another for me."
* Kane blinks. "I'm not the bartender. Blue is." He looks for her.
* Chad`Winters suddenly eyes Kane, his eyes narrowing. "You....
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr returns with a bottle of tequila. She plops down, fixing a glass with salt and everything.
<Chad`Winters> You...You slept with my sister.
<Ceilidh> "... how many girlfriends have you had?"
<Ceilidh> <Fox> *laughs*
* Kane motions to Sera. "She's the only one."
<Ceilidh> "..." *looks to Chad* "Sera's your sister?"
<Chad`Winters> I should kick your ass...Infact...I think I am going to. 6He stands up from his chair, taking several extra steps back.
<Ceilidh> "WAIT WAIT! THERE'S NO NEED!"
<Ariel> "...that was the present?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes.
* Kane eyes Chad. "Let him do what he must. Seems he is a defensive drunk."
* Seraphna blinks a bit in confusion
<Ceilidh> "... but..."
<Seraphna> .oO(Much as I should stop him, this is the first time he's actually admitted I am what I am..."
<Chad`Winters> So you don't deny it huh?! 6He points his finger towards Kane, judging by his aim, he's smashed
<Seraphna> )
<Ceilidh> <Terra> "If I lose my drink, there'll be hell to pay."
<Kane> We were dating at the time Chad. There is no fowl there. *he explains to the drunk*
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> *sounding a little drunk* "No-one ever dates me..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Want some? 6She offers Ariel. She holds out a glass.
<Chad`Winters> Inexcusable! 6He moves in close to Kane and pokes him in the chest.
<Ariel> "I suppose it shouldn't surprise me..." *takes the glass*
* Kio has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Cheryl's just a big plushie at heart. 6She notes, drinking some and making a face.
* Seraphna just kinda watches in a confused awe.
* Kane glances down at Chad poking him in the chest. "Chad. You are drunk and if you aren't careful you'll let the ID take control again. I know that no one wants that."
* Chad`Winters in response to Kane's comment, headbutts him.
* Kane gets hit with the headbutt and stumbles back, reaching out and grasping the bar for support. "Goddamnit Chad, stop fucking around."
* Ariel takes a drink, not giving much reaction, "She keeps a strong exterior."
<Seraphna> "Chad... calm down..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Why? 6She asks Ariel, swallowing a larger gulp and not making a face, to be like Ariel.
<Ariel> "You might need to ask her..."
<DeathStar> 6* Blue sighs as the fight breaks out.
<Chad`Winters> Just gonna take it huh? Make things easier. 6He grabs a bar stool and throws it across the floor out of his way as he moves in on Kane
<Ceilidh> <Terra> "Want me to stop it? Well, at least try."
<Seraphna> "Ch-Chad that's going too far!"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> oh yeah it's breathetaking...Atleast that's what Hotaru said...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You don't know? 6She asks Ariel, finishing her glass.
* Ceilidh just seeks cover
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias just scratches the back of his head as he pictures it in his head again then shrugs, throwing his arms to his side
<Ceilidh> <Terra> "Can I have a glass of water?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis has steathily left while Dias day-dreamed.
<DeathStar> 6* Blue sighs, moving over toward Dias, rolling her eyes.
<DeathStar> NRP: ER, Chad
* Kane stands there, waiting for Chad to make his move.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Turns seeing that Erevis is gone then snaps his finger in defeat.
<Ceilidh> <Terra> "... okay, deal with it yourself."
* Chad`Winters takes several more steps towards Kane, moving in closer
<Ceilidh> <Red Fox> "Chad... cool it."
<Chad`Winters> Oh go angst in the corner Stella.
<Ceilidh> <Fox> *stands up* "I mean it..."
<Seraphna> "Chad... come on that's enough..."
* Chad`Winters stops, turning his head towards Fox. 1"Or what?"
<Ceilidh> <Fox> *kicks out at Chad's gut*
* Chad`Winters snaps his hand up grabbign her foot, holding it there.
<Ceilidh> <Fox> *spins in midair, kicking at Chad with her other foot*
<Ariel> "I have... ideas. But only that."
<Seraphna> "Guys, he can go toe to toe with a Dragoon on a nad day... I'd back off."
<Seraphna> *bad day
<Ceilidh> <Fox> "TO HELL WITH THAT!"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at Ariel, seeing her not devulge further on the ideas.
* Chad`Winters shoves her backwards as she spins, it would appear being drunk isn't stopping him from holding bakc.
* Kane shakes his head, "Then being the Dragoon present, you should feel obligated to stop him."
<DeathStar> 6* Blue walks up behind Chad and goes for a nerve pitch behind his neck.
<Chad`Winters> Don't talk to my sister that way! 6He points roughly towards Kane again, but this time it's a bottle.
<Ceilidh> <Fox> *crashes into a table.. only to pick up a stool, and... pause?*
<Seraphna> "Guys...? How is aggrivating him going to make it better?"
* Chad`Winters is grabbed, his legs giving out causing him to fall to the ground, but his left hand slides back, jamming into a spot on Blue's rib.
<Ceilidh> <Fox> "If he's out cold, he's not going to cause trouble."
<Ceilidh> <Terra> *sighs* "And I'm used to being the crazy one."
<DeathStar> 6* Blue winces, holding her ribs. She takes a few calming breaths. "Fiesty..." 6she says through clenched teeth
* Seraphna rushes over, trying to seperate them, "Get off my brother dangit..."
<Ceilidh> <Terra> "Seriously, though, you've crossed the line now!"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at Ariel, studying her quietly.
* Chad`Winters slowly pushes himself up, as he rubs the back of his neck. 1"Jesus Christ that fuckign hurt....
* Kane holds up both hands now, "Everyone need to just calm down. This is getting out of hand."
<DeathStar> <Blue> Look, buddy, take a hike. 6She points at the exit.
* Ceilidh nods to Kane, trying to pull him out of the line of fire
* Chad`Winters turns eyeing Blue. 1"Your the one that hit that nerve cluster?!"
<Seraphna> "Chad... come on... I'll take you home..."
<Chad`Winters> Shh...not right now adults are talking.
<DeathStar> <Blue> Yeah. And I'll hit a few more if you don't take a hit.
<DeathStar> (hike)
* Chad`Winters flicks his right wrist then his left, seems he's testing his reaction time. 1"But he started it!"
* Kane eyes Blue for a second then turns. "Yeah, let's go home Ceil." He moves to walk out with her
<DeathStar> <Blue> I have a tazer. I'll use it.
* Chad`Winters grumbles then reaches into the back of his pocket and tosses some credits down onto the table. He then looks around the bar. "IF I EVER FIND OUT IF ANYONE ELSE SLEPT WITH MY SISTER, I'LL KICK YOUR ASSES TOO!"
<DeathStar> 6* Everyone in the bar suddenly looks guilty.
<Ceilidh> <Terra> *doesn't*
<Kane> Oh I almost forgot. *he stops and slides back to the bar, putting down the money for the drinks, then turns and sprints to catch back up with Ceil and walk home.*
* Seraphna arches en eyebrow
<Ceilidh> "... that was pretty brave of you.."
* Chad`Winters cracks his knuckles. 1"Looks like I'll be getting to do a lot of ass kicking tonight then...6He moves away from Blue and towards the nearest person.
<DeathStar> 6* Blue pulls out the tazer and flicks it on with a sigh.
<DeathStar> -END SCENE-
<Chad`Winters> MINI!
<DeathStar> Time Lot: 1 Week Later
<DeathStar> 6* News of the construction of the super ship has begone to spread through the city, along with the fact that it's mission is to explore outside the galaxy, something no race has done before. It seems all military installations are being put to work.
<DeathStar> 6* There's a knock on the apartment door of Hotaru, Em, and Dias. It seems Dias' babysitter has arrived.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias is a asleep on the couch, his hair messed up
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> *heads to the door*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands outside the military primary building, talking with reporters. He's even on the HoloVid right now.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Our mission is one of peace. We merely wish to discover what lies outside known space. 6A reporter asks him about the ship, and Warren responds with the blandest of technical answers.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stands there at the door.
* Kane sits on the couch, watching Warren on the holovid.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> *opens the door to let the babysitter in* "Zephyr..?"
<Kane> NRP: his couch, not the couch.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hello. John asked me to tutor Dias. 6She holds up a bookbag full of books.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "Oh, come in."
* Seraphna knocks on Chad's door, carrying a few shopping bags.
<Ceilidh> "Hmmm... well... it's not like we're busy..."
<DeathStar> <Reporter> Is it true you're trying to settle the ATLEAN matter? <Warren> There are talks. <Reporter> And is it true that other races will be invited to journey on the ship as diplomats, much like the defunct PAX. <Warren> Yes. That is true.
<Ariel> <Em> *waves to Zephyr as she enters*
* Kane glances at Ceil. "You think Warren would let us join?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps inside, smiling at the two. She spots Dias sleeping, tilting her head. She drops the books on him.
<Ceilidh> "I hope so.. we could check."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren holds up his hands. "I have matters to attend to. That is all." 6He grabs his cane and shuffles off.
* Kane nods his head, "Yeah, i'll give him a call."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren moves away from the crowds and sits down on a bench, grabbing his pain pills.
<Ceilidh> <Fox> *watches the holovid at the bar*
* Seraphna knocks again
* Kane pulls up his comm and pages Warren, waiting for a response.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> GAH! 6Stirs awake, the books falling onto the ground.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Good morning. 6She cups her hands together behind her, smiling cutely.
<DeathStar> 6* No response on the comm.
* Kane frowns. "I'm just going to have to visit him later."
<Ceilidh> <Fox> "PAX..."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Zep...Zephyr? What are you doing here?
* Seraphna sighs and lets herself in, putting the groceries on his counter, "Do a guy a favor..."
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "Meet your new tutor."
<Chad`Winters> 6The doors locked.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hi. 6She waves.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias rubs his eyes as he looks at Zephyr then over at Hotaru. 1"My what?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm here to keep you out of trouble. By John's request.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Ahh....crap. 6He sighs, obvioulsy knowing things are going to be....different.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> *laughs a bit*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You were expecting me...right? 6She leans in real close.
<Chad`Winters> 6The door finally unlocks and opens up. Standing there is Chad.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> This makes sleeping with my babysitter harder now...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> .... Excuse me?
* Kane sighs and pulls himself up. "I'll be back later." He turns and steps towards the door.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> John said he slept with his babysitter...
<Ceilidh> "... you're not John."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stares at Dias.
<Ceilidh> NRP: Hota says that
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> ....What? 6He sits upright on the couch and scratches the back of his head looking at Zephyr.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Cheryl told me I might need to do this. 6* Moments later Dias is seen falling out his apartment window onto some trash.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "Nice move."
<Ariel> <Em> "... I'd give it an 8.9."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr dusts her hands.
<Seraphna> "Hey Chad... brought some food."
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "A 9 here, but I may be biased."
<Chad`Winters> What is it?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> He was so sweet, too. I might need to have a talk with John.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren finally reaches his apartment, stepping inside. He sits down - the apartment is bare and clean.
<Ariel> <Em> "Talking doesn't work often with him, you know."
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "He has been teaching him bad habits... but I get the feeling that he's trying to break them."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias comes walking into the apartment again, covered in garbage.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr smiles at Dias again. "Are you ready to learn?" 6She holds up a math book.
<Seraphna> "General groceries, when I brought you back here I noticed a lack of them. Can I come in?"
<Ariel> <Em> "Shower first?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I'm showering...6He begins stripping down as he walks through the apartment, pulling his boxers off by the time he reaches the hallway.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stands there, glancing away quickly. She has a tint of red to her cheeks.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> *doesn't say anything, but smiles a bit*
<Ariel> <Em> *faces the other direction, and mutters*
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> Don't worry Zephyr, I'm sure you'll be able to make a respectable manout of him.
<Chad`Winters> It's because I don't plan on staying here long.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> And here I thought you would make sure he stayed clean, Hotaru. 6She shakes her head.
<DeathStar> NRP: <Hotaru> Actually, I really want to have sex with John. <Zephyr> I... enough for today. *walks out*
* Kane walks down the street, hands in his pockets. He is in deep thought.
<Seraphna> "I see... where are you planning on going?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs a beer from an ice box next to the couch, and begins to drink it. He closes his eyes, trying to lose conscious thought for a while. And ignore the pain.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis sets down a large metal chunk onto the back of a truck. The workers are busy trying to get another area cleaned up.
<Chad`Winters> Not sure. I just don't feel like being anchored down. 6He steps back, moving back into his small apartment
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "It's not easy... John teaches him all sorts of things behind my back."
* Kane slides to a stop, seeing Erevis, he frowns, then steps off to the side, sitting down on a bench. He watches them work.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> And why haven't you reigned in John McCormick yet? 6She crosses her arms, glancing at Hotaru.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "... I tried..."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis mentally snags another chunk, then uses her own strength to help lift it, setting it down
* Ceilidh heads after Kane
* Seraphna steps in, looking about a little, "Neat as ever..." *she sets teh groceries down* "I'm really only around here because you are... you know."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits down on the couch, studying Hotaru.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "I like him, but... his habits..."
<Chad`Winters> As you keep reminding me.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> His habits?
<DeathStar> 6* Ariel's front door opens and Cheryl walks in, wearing shades. She checks the cabinet, nodding approvingly at the lack of tequilla.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "His 'sleeping' habits... he's toned it down, but... he still sleeps around, whenever I'm not looking."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Then wake him up.
<Ariel> <Em> "...it's a complicated situation, certainly."
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "Easier said than done..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> He doesn't like his bed?
* Kane sits on that bench, head pointed down at the ground, propped up onto his hands.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "... nevermind."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks confused.
<Seraphna> "You know me, relentless and stubborn. I got it from Father."
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "He's... he's the one who taught Dias... though Dias learned obnoxiously fast."
<Ariel> <Em> "Oh, come on Zephyr. I know you're not THAT innocent."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias steps out of the bathroom, water dripping down from his body and he walks out of the hallway and into the living room, heading naked through the room and towards his room.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh, wait...Dias "sleeps" around? 6She looks horrified.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Dias god laid once!
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "... I don't think he can."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr covers her face. "You don't walk around naked, Dias. Wear clothes always!"
* Chad`Winters stops, in mid stride, turning to Hotaru. "I CAN TOO!"
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Dias
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "... what HAS John been teaching you? All his bad points, it looks like!"
<Ariel> <Em> "...I don't think Dias is that bad yet," *quietly adds that she's not going to check* "But, John on the other hand..."
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "Though, I haven't seen John walk around naked."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pokes her head into Ariel's bedroom
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> And why can't I walk around naked?
<DeathStar> 6* John, meanwhile, walks down mainstreet naked
<DeathStar> NRP: Kidding.
<Chad`Winters> 6He crosses his arms, a look of defiance on his face
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Because it's wrong!
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "Aren't you in the least bit embarrassed?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> And Idon't like it!
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I was told that nudity is the greatest form of art. 6He nods his head approvingly.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis breaks for lunch, the workers walking off.
<Ceilidh> NRP: <Zephyr> I think ecchi is bad!
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ...
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "..."
<DeathStar> <Zepyr> Will you PLEASE get dressed?
<Ceilidh> NRP: <Warren> *teleports in out of nowhere* "..." *teleports out*
* Kane pulls himself up to his feet and steps over to Erevis resting. "You've been working hard." He states.
<Ariel> NRP: You're all CRAZY
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "You won't be 'like John' if you keep doing that, you'll just be disgusting."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> .......FINE! 6He storms off to his room, shutting the door behind him.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "That worked."
* Ariel is resting quietly. Though awake.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves over to lay down beside Ariel on the bed, glancing at her.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lets out a measured breath
* Ceilidh sits next to Kane, finally
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances at Kane. ".... Yes."
<Kane> You been doing ok this past month?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr switches out the math book for a book on manners. "Now I know why John gave me this."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I have been busy. 6She turns to leave, glancing at Ceil briefly.
* Chad`Winters only shrugs and moves over to his couch, sitting on it and returning to watching the ENN
<Ceilidh> "See you later...?"
* Ariel slowly turns over to look, and then gives a start.
<DeathStar> 6* They are still talking about the super-ship.
<Kane> I...uhh, well alright. I guess i'll see you around Erevis.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hi. Taking it easy, today?
* Ariel nods, then pauses, "... I seem to do that a lot lately."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Mmhm. 6She studies Ariel. "You can't hide here forever you know."
<Chad`Winters> NRP: <Cheryl> You need a pillow fight. 6The two proceed to strip down to their underwear and fight each other with pillows
* Ariel rolls back over, "...I'm not hiding."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And what do you call laying in here until noon for the last month?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias steps out, wearing a green shirt and tan pants. He moves over to the couch and plops down on it.
<Ariel> "...sloth."
* Kane looks over at Ceil. "Let's go find Warren and ask him to join this new projract of his."
* Ceilidh nods. "I hope he'll take us."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rolls over onto her side so she's next to Ariel again. "And when do you plan to get to envy and lust?"
<Ceilidh> NRP: Ceil> What's a projract?
* Seraphna sighs and looks at the report
<Seraphna> "You know... I still remember the plans for that engine perfectly."
* Kane nods and stands up, moving off down the street, he pulls out his datapad and begins to do something on it.
<Chad`Winters> And?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr holds out the book. "Chapter 1."
<Seraphna> "It could use improvements..."
* Ariel hides her face in the pillow, "...I think I hit the former."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias eyes the book then Zephyr, staring at her
<Chad`Winters> It's hard to improve something that's never been done before.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Don't tell me you forgot how to read after hanging with that John.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias sighs then opens the book and begins reading
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Read outloud for me. It's good practice. 6She smiles politely.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> You're kidding me...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Nope.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> No, she's not.
* Ceilidh follows Kane, wondering what he's up to
<Ariel> <Em> *grins*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And what do you envy? 6She asks Ariel, seeing if she get her to talk, something she's been reluctant to do lately.
<Chad`Winters> Dias begins to read outloud, starting from where he finished off in his head
* Kane holds up the datapad to her, he is searching a listing for Warren's address.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias begins to read outloud, starting from where he finished off in his head
<Seraphna> "We could do it."
<DeathStar> 6* Not hard to find.
<Chad`Winters> Dr. Light's the only one who could improve on it since it's his theory.
* Ariel pauses at that... not sure how to give the simple answer.
* Kane smiles and moves for that address.
<Ceilidh> "Lets go."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Take your time. 6She prods, perhaps knowing what Ariel is thinking. After all, besides the Alpha Ariel, she was designed closest to be a match for Ariel
<Kane> * After a while of walking, Kane and Ceil would arrive at Warren's. Kane knocks on the door. *
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr occassionally corrects a mispronouncation
<DeathStar> 6* A minute passes, then the door opens. Warren eyes the two.
<Ceilidh> "We'd.. we're here to ask about the ship... you're looking for crew, right?"
* Seraphna shrugs, "I think we can..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> And what qualifies you two? 6He shuffles back to his couch, sitting there.
* Kane glances at Ceil then looks to Warren. "I'm a computer wizz and Ceil is a medic. You're bound to need some of those."
<Chad`Winters> It'd be a wasted venture.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Is that so.
<Kane> At least, we're hoping so. *he says, rubbing the back of his neck*
<DeathStar> <Warren> And why would I need a hacker outside the galaxy?
<Kane> Suppose you come across an unknown alien race. Hopefully I would be able to form a device, or a program that would translate for us.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We have a univerisal translator.
<Ariel> "I..." *shakes her head*
<Ceilidh> "It's not like computer skills won't help..."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias stops. 1"What does readiing have to do with anythinng?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... Are you paying attention to what you're reading...?
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I was supposed to?!
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I...I thought you guys wanted me to read to you.
<Kane> I'm not just a hacker Warren. I have a few talents that I think would be of use to you. I'm a decent soldier, and I try to analyze situations before jumping headfirst into things. I want to do this, and I think I could be of help./
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr closes her eyes, and for a frightful moment, has a look that could rival Cheryl's.
<Ceilidh> <Hotaru> "... no, we want you to read, and we want to know that you're reading..." *has a similar look*
<Seraphna> "Do you always have to be so negative...?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias rolls over the back of the couch and hides behind it. Peering above it when he feels it's safe
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl puts an arm around Ariel, never one to show emotions, but doing so this time. "It's okay. I understand. But you have to get back on your feet."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> We'll try again tomorrow. 6She stands up, and just walks out
<DeathStar> 6* Warren measures Kane. "Fine. I'll see you get on the tech support."
<Chad`Winters> I'm viewing it realistically. I mean, what, you think you can make jumping out of the galaxy and back into another one faster?
<Kane> And Ceil?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Well, there's a long line of more qualified "medics". 6He notes, glancing at Ceil now.
* Ariel nods slowly...
<Ceilidh> "I'm also pretty good with analysis... usually, anyway. I'm really knowledgable on science."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl lays there quietly.
<Ceilidh> "I've read up on all sorts of things.. oh, and I'm well read on aliens, too."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Stands up fully from behind the couch and rolls back onto it, turning the holo vid on
<DeathStar> 6* Warren raises a brow.
<Ceilidh> "I'm probably bragging, but... I'd make a really good xenobiologist."
<DeathStar> <Warren> And how long have you been working in science?
<Ceilidh> "It started off as a hobby, but for some time now."
<Chad`Winters> Ship size isn't a factor in the Dimensional Jump since it doesn't need momentum to do it. And the current engine drive system they're going to use on it is top of the line.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Years, please.
<Seraphna> "You know already how I feel about a term like 'top of the line'..."
<Ceilidh> "Well... I guess it wouldn't be fair to go over eleven, since it's not quite accurate."
<Seraphna> "They're machines... they can always be improved upon... tweaked this way and that..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stares.
<Ceilidh> "What? I've always been interested in science."
<Chad`Winters> It's a colobartion between Janus's Space Technology Wing and Cartel AeroSpace Dynamics.
* Ceilidh doesn't mention that the early years were her hobby
<Kane> She wont let you down Warren, I promise. *he adds*
<DeathStar> <Warren> She barely looks 19. She's too young. We need someone with decades of experience, not months.
* Seraphna sighs and gives up the battle, "Fine fine..."
<Ceilidh> "... it's hardly 'months'."
<Seraphna> NRP: No one has decades of experience!
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Yes they do.
<Seraphna> NRP: They think they do. :P
<Kane> NRP: Chad does.
<Ceilidh> NRP: Erevis does. And Darien.
<DeathStar> NRP: Just because the memories were created, doesn't mean they are any less important
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Just because the universe was created 11 years ago, doesn't mean the memories aren't real.
<Seraphna> NRP: You can't have mutliple decades of experience in a world that's less then two decades old. Feh, of course, argue the joke.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Want to walk to the store down the street? 6She offers Ariel, seeing if she can be motivated.
<Ceilidh> "So... how old would I have to be to have any chance?"
<Kane> Isn't there somethign she can do to prove she is capable?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Of course. We'll send her outside the galaxy on a test run to test her. 6He notes in a monotoned bland voice.
<Chad`Winters> Why are you so desperate to leave the Milky Way Galaxy?
* Ariel pauses, then nods slowly, assuming Cheryl has some reason to go there. She doesn't.
<Ceilidh> "Science was my first love, medicine my second..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits up. "Come on. Get dressed properly. Look pretty."
<Seraphna> "...Whatcha mean? I'm just eager to play with new technology... fixing things is one of the only things I have left..."
<Ceilidh> .oO(And Kane my third, but that's not going to get me on board.)
<DeathStar> 6* Warren suddenly has a thought. "Fine, I'll find her some sub-level job."
<Ceilidh> "Thankyou!"
* Kane smiles. "Thank you Warren. We wont let you down."
<Chad`Winters> Nevermind. 6He stares at the TV intently.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Close the door on your way out.
<Ceilidh> NRP: <Ceilidh> ... why do I have to clean the toilets?
* Ariel idly stands and heads to the closet to get something to wear
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands there.
<Ceilidh> NRP: I have this feeling that Fox won't get onboard..
* Kane nods. Then turns and steps out, closing the door after Ceil steps out. He takes a few steps down the hall then smiles and kisses her on the cheek.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts from inside, as if he knwos what they're doing in his hall.
* Ceilidh smiles at finally being on the crew, then blushes at the kiss
<Seraphna> "Put me back on something serious...? I'd love to work on this project."
<Chad`Winters> Fill out the proper paper work and I'll see if there's room.
* Kane puts his arm around her and walk back to their house.
* Ariel doesn't seem to care that anyone else is in the room as she changes. Just a simple blouse and pair of pants and a jacket... it looks rather businessly really.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias turns it onto the cartoons starts watching that instead of reading.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods at Ariel, then turns and leads her outside.
<Kane> NRP: I'm gonna go. I'll be back thursday for another mini if we're having one.
* Kane is now known as Xan|Gone
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Every day!
<Seraphna> "Thanks bro."
<DeathStar> -END-
<DeathStar> So....who wants another?
* DeathStar waves a mini
<Chad`Winters> I could for a little bit
<Ceilidh> I could too, I think
<Ceilidh> But not so much Ceilidh
* DeathStar glances at Ariel
<Jackieness> Night All
* Jackieness has quit IRC (Quit: See ya!)
<Ceilidh> http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/9886/11495264858735jn.jpg
* DeathStar shakes Ariel
<DeathStar> More mini?!
<Ariel> I could do that o.o
<DeathStar> Okay.
<DeathStar> Lets doooooo it
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* #Taw is being logged
* Ceilidh is now known as Red_Fox
<DeathStar> Time Date: 2 Months After 700
<DeathStar> Location: The City
<DeathStar> 6* The city has been mostly cleared of debris, and so Zephyr has invited various PAXers to hang out at Ariel's pad, so she can have company. Even Cheryl's made a point to show up this fine day.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl is in Ariel's kitchen with some party good, and lots of beer. She tilts her head.
<DeathStar> (food)
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pops up from behind Ariel. "Well, everyone should be arriving soon."
* Ariel is a little uneasy about everyone at her place, as it's not the biggest apartment in the city, but hasn't said anything against it.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias's hand sneaks up along the counter, reaching for some food.
* Ariel nods to Zephyr as she pops up, "I... hope things go well."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl automatically uses a spatchala on his hand.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> Dias, manners.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You can trust me, right? 6She looks innocent.
<Chad`Winters> Dias quickly pulls his hand away, then places his other hand up there, moving it towards a beer now
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias quickly pulls his hand away, then places his other hand up there, moving it towards a beer now
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sighs and gives up.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> Wait! You can drink once people arrive!
* Ariel looks to Zephyr and nods again, "...of course."
<Ariel> <Em> "How's your tutoring coming Zephyr? Class M in particular."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, her reaction hard to judge. She glances at Em. "Slow."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias's hand looks at Hotaru then slides over grabbing a can.
<Ariel> <Em> *nods. But of course, she already knew that*
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *glares, grabbing the can from Dias*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Wait, Hotaru---- 6* The trap sets off, spraying Hotaru with beer.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias snaps his fingers in defeat then he pulls his hand back as the can sprays Hotaru
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "... thanks for the warning..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hands her a towel.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *laughs a little, despite the embarrassment, or maybe because of it*
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *plops on the couch with one of the beers... no one let her in* "You know, this isn't a bad place."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *dries herself off*
<DeathStar> 6* John knocks on the front door, then pops in.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "I didn't even notice you come in."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *just smiles*
<DeathStar> <John> Happy birthday, Ariel. 6He holds out a present. Zephyr stares at him, as does Cheryl. He pauses. "So...Dias lied..."
* Red_Fox slumps against the couch. "Damn.. you got here first..."
<Red_Fox> "You're obviously the better ninja, Setsuna." *no-one let her in, either*
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I didn't lie! 6He yells from the kitchen.
* Ariel blinks, "I... um.... thank you, I think..."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *offers Red the spare beer she grabbed from the counter*
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Hello John. Nice to see you again."
* Red_Fox drinks happily
<DeathStar> 6* John sighs. "You'll like it." 6He glances at Hotaru. "You look intoxicating as always, Hota."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *blushes* "Thanks."
<Ariel> <Em> *smiles* "Hey John."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias pops out from behidn the counter and leans on it.
<DeathStar> 6* John grins at Em. He grabs a beer and takes a seat.
* Ariel slowly opens the present, admittedly a bit curious
<DeathStar> 6* It's a statue of a tiny Dragon.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> So can I eat then?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Knock yourself out, kid.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Eyes the food then Cheryl, then Hotaru. "You first."
* Seraphna arrives a little late, knocking.
* Ariel blinks, "It's... beautiful. Thank you." She didn't expect something so thoughtful... or tasteful, from John.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: *As ARiel looks close, there's a small camera in it's eye*
<DeathStar> NRP: *It's a painting of Darien. Ariel busts out crying. Everyone glares at John*
<Red_Fox> <Ceilidh> *knocks on the door*
<Ariel> <Em> *grabs the door*
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Ceil knocks on Sera's head*
* Seraphna smiles weakly, "Hey..."
<Red_Fox> <Ceilidh> "Hello.."
<DeathStar> <John> So, Ariel, when IS your birthday?
* Ariel shakes her head slowly, "I'm uncertain."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl bunches on some chips, and drinks her beer.
<DeathStar> <John> Can I pick it for you?
<Ariel> <Em> *opens the door wider* "Come on in."
Session Close: Wed Nov 08 00:00:00 2006

Session Start: Wed Nov 08 00:00:00 2006
Session Ident: #Taw
* Ariel eyes John suspiciously, "...?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias see's the chips are safe and grabs some, munching on them.
<DeathStar> <John> I pick ... 6He concentrates.... "September 19th."
<Red_Fox> <Ceilidh> "Thankyou." *heads in with Seraphna*
<Ariel> "..any reason?"
* Seraphna steps inside, carrying a small box with her, looking around quietly at the party.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias grabs a beer and steps out into the main room. "So when do we adminsiter the Birthday spankings?
<DeathStar> <John> Cause it would give me a few more weeks to pick a gift out.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr suddenly brings her fist down on Dias' head.
<Chad`Winters> Dias drops his beer as he squats down and grabs his head in pain
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias drops his beer as he squats down and grabs his head in pain
<DeathStar> 6* John sighs. "I see sensitivity training is going well."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "For a given value of 'well'."
<DeathStar> 6* Moments later, Warren moves up to the front door before Em closes. He stands there awkwardly, wearing clothes not befitting the heat.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Rubs his head furiously then looks over at John. "YOU! You put me through this hell!"
<DeathStar> <John> Hey, did I not promise a female babysitter?
* Seraphna turns and sees Warren, "H-Hey..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr brings her fist down again
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *just laughs*
<Chad`Winters> Dias falls back into a squat again as he rubs his head in pain.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...she's changed. Not that I'm complaining."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias falls back into a squat again as he rubs his head in pain.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I learned he only responds to pain.
<Ariel> <Em> "Oh... Mr. Warren. Come on in." *opens the door fully again*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods to Sera, moving in. He glances at Ariel a moment, then shifts himself to the side, and more to the corner.
<DeathStar> 6* John chuckles, sipping his beer.
* Seraphna approaches Zephyr and Ariel slowly, as if trying to no appear direct.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> So how was the tutor I hooked you up with John?
<DeathStar> <John> I haven't had time to see her, I'm afraid.
<Red_Fox> <Ceilidh> *hangs back a little for now*
* Ariel glances at Warren a second, before looking back to John, "I... think I'd like to find my real birthday, if I can."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *nods* "Pain is a good teacher." *sips her drink*
<DeathStar> <John> I understand. 6He gives her a smile, then turns a bit to check out Hotaru.
<Ariel> <Em> *eyes John*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr, as Sera gets closer, pauses. "I think there's something I need to check out in the kitchen." 6She moves to the kitchen quickly.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias turns to Zephyr. "You're going to cause brain damage one of these times.
* Seraphna sighs a bit and moves over to Ariel, "Hey Mother..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves up to Sera, eyeing her bluntly, as if daring her to say something inappropriate.
<Ariel> "Hello, Sera."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *watches Sera neutrally*
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias rubs his head one last time and plops down next to John. "So how goes' your training?
<DeathStar> <John> Ungh. I've learned enough military procedures to fill my head up.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Any more on woo'ing the woman?
<DeathStar> <John> No time.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "I never thought I'd hear you say that."
<Seraphna> "Hey... how are you...?"
<DeathStar> 6* John looks offended, putting a hand to his chest. "I'm deeper than just a woman's breasts."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Reaches out and feels John's forehead then turns his head to the side to look in his ear. "Where's the real John?"
<Ariel> <Em> "I'd hope so, you didn't have those last I checked."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes everyone conversing, immediately looking awkward.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "I know that..." *was going to continue, but is too busy laughing now*
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes Dias.
<Chad`Winters> 6The door bell rings.
<DeathStar> <John> I'm a parasite. I took John over.
<Red_Fox> <Ceilidh> *eyes John*
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Then you should start using some dandruff shampoo.
<DeathStar> <John> Parasites have no need for that.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> But you're host body's scalp sure does...6He narrows his eyes, as he looks at John's hair.
<DeathStar> 6* John jabs his hand into DIas' throat to knock out his vocal cords.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias coughs violently in response as he rubs his throat
<DeathStar> <John> So, what a party, huh?
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Nice work on the sensitivity training."
<DeathStar> <John> That girl over there said pain works best.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "On him, yes."
<Ariel> <Em> "......"
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes Em. "What?"
* Ariel offers Sera a small smile in responce, but that's all.
<Ariel> <Em> "...if you didn't have..." *Trails off*
<DeathStar> <John> If I didn't have what?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl opens the door finally.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans on his cane, studying everyone.
* Chad`Winters stands out there, holding a small wrapped gift. His first insticts as he see's Cheryl is to move his right hand down to guard his crotch.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl smiles at Chad. "It's good to see you too, Chad."
* Seraphna bites her lower lip, she presents the box to Ariel, "F-For you..."
* Chad`Winters offers a small smile in return. "Can I come in?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If you're brave enough to walk past me.
<Chad`Winters> Well I gotta pee really badly anyways so...6He takes a step in and then past Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl watches him, then closes the door.
* Ariel blinks a little at the box, but accepts it. "...thank you." She wonders how many people were misinformed about the birthday bit.
* Red_Fox eyes Chad enterring
<Seraphna> *it has a note on it*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches Chad from the kitchen.
* Ariel reads the note.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Ga....Gack...Ass...hole.
<DeathStar> <John> ... 6He keeps focused on Em, content to wait her out.
<Chad`Winters> I see you're keeping yourself out of trouble Cheryl.
<Ariel> <Em> 6refuses to give in. "......"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I didn't realize I was out of it.
<DeathStar> 6* John leans forward, smiling at her. He moves his face inches from hers, staring.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *EYES John*
<Chad`Winters> So trouble really does follow you around.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I try to make sure it keeps up.
<Chad`Winters> Cute.
<Ariel> <Em> 6stares, then suddenly gives him a quick peck on the lips, hoping to freak him out.
* Ariel opens the gift from Sera slowly
<DeathStar> 6* John jerks back, falling out of his seat.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias sits there as he tries to recover his voice and watches John.
<Seraphna> *Inside there appears to be an old, worn out stuffed animal.
* Ariel blinks, then looks at Sera
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I know it. 6She moves back over to safe gurad Ariel.
* Seraphna looks down nervously
* Chad`Winters makes his way over to Warren very quickly and leans against the wall next time him
<Seraphna> "H-His name is Vanguard..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Chad, having declared this corner "Warren Country."
<Chad`Winters> NRP: The Vanguard name...reduced to a fightly stuffed animal. Hilarious
<DeathStar> NRP: Slasher's doing.
* Chad`Winters leans into his ear and whispers something
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Rightly so
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches the two in the corner.
<Seraphna> NRP: It is a symbol of adffection!
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods his head.
<DeathStar> 6* He whispers back.
<DeathStar> 6* John gets in his seat, rubbing his head. "Now come on, Em. I know you can't resist kissing me, but sexual harrassment is a big issue."
* Chad`Winters whispers back.
<Ariel> "I... didn't expect this."
<DeathStar> <John> I'd hate to get a restraining order on you.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, eyeing him, then looking out at someone in particular in the room: Dias, it would appear.
<Ariel> <Em> *just sticks her tongue out at John*
<DeathStar> 6* John quickly grabs it with his fingers. "What's this? What do I have here?"
* Seraphna looks down ashamed, "S-Sorry... I thought... you... could..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Chad, whispering.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *grins a bit, then *eyes* John at the tongue grab*
* Chad`Winters nods, then whispers back.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, clearly having to collect himself. He glances over at Ariel.
<Ariel> <Em> *looks at John* "..." *closes her mouth on his hand... no teeth of course*
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "After the dragoon AND the pilot, John?"
<DeathStar> <John> H-He-Hey!
<Ariel> "...thank you."
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, eyeing Hotaru, then Em, then Hotaru, then Em. He seems to be debating it.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "... forget I said that."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren whispers back.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias reaches over and smacks John ontop of the head. "If I have to have good manners, so do you!"
<DeathStar> 6* John winces, trying to free his hand.
* Chad`Winters whipsers back
<Ariel> <Em> *lets John's hand free* "...needs more salt."
* Seraphna bluhses and looks up, smiling weakly, "Y-You're welcome Mom..."
<DeathStar> <John> ... ... Terrifying.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Dias really *IS* learning!"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Chad, then looks over at the others.
<Ariel> <Em> *grins playfully*
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *just sips her beer*
<Red_Fox> "Cute."
<DeathStar> 6* John grabs some chips, munching on them. "So tell me. A pilot and dragoon, if one of you is being kissed, does the other feel it?"
<Ariel> <Em> *looks to Hotaru*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grunts at Sera's instance of calling Ariel "mom".
<Red_Fox> NRP: The bond isn't that strong, is it?
<DeathStar> NRP: I hope not
<DeathStar> NRP: But since Em is a psionic... Hmmm
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Unless she gets great pleasure.
* Seraphna looks to Cheryl when she does, and then down at her feet again.
<Ariel> NRP: *ponders* It probally could be if they wanted it to... but that sort of link would just get in the way most the time. Generally wouldn't be able to handle that much info at once.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "The bond isn't that strong, you know."
* Chad`Winters stays where he's at, obvioulsy intent on invading "Warren Country"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there, perfectly intent on guarding "Warren Country."
* Red_Fox watches the "Cold War"
* Chad`Winters repositions his right foot, moving closer into "Warren Country"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren takes a deep breath, shifting his cane to put it next to Chad's foot.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh? That's too bad.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr moves over to Warren Country, eyeing them both. "Chips and dip?" 6She smiles innocently. Warren eyes her.
<Ariel> <Em> "Too bad?"
<DeathStar> <John> Because after that kiss we just shared, Em - I just know Hotaru missed out.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "... some kiss."
* Chad`Winters looks over at Zephyr, sliding his left foot around, using this distraction to launch a full scale assault
<Chad`Winters> I'd love some.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Don't take too much dip. 6She eyes them both. Warren eyes her back. The two have a staring contest as Zephyr holds out the chips to Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes the corner of the room. "Okay, am I the only one creeped out by this?"
* Seraphna looks as though she'd like to hug Ariel, but is unsure of if it's proper and the chances of Cheryl disembowling her.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her nails, as if she uses them as claws.
* Ariel slips away a moment, moving over to the stand off, "...thank you for making it, Warren."
<Ariel> <Em> "Creeped out?"
<DeathStar> <John> Look at his eyes, man. HIS EYES. 6He points at Warren's eyes
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, turning and giving more territory to Chad. "It was nothing."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gives Sera a smile, like a cat to a canary, now that they are alone.
* Chad`Winters curses slightly under his breath and takes two small steps back. He reaches for some chips.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods at Warren, then turns to Chad. "Glad you could make it too, Chad."
<Ariel> <Em> "No. She's creepy." *points at Setsuna*
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes Setsuna. "I don't know. She's kinda hot to me."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *nearly chokes on her beer* "What?"
* Seraphna looks down again, "Cheryl... I..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hmm? Oh, I'm sorry, were you speaking, Se-re-na?
<Chad`Winters> Well it'd be rude if I didnt' show up. 6He hands Ariel a small gift. "House warming."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "What's wrong with Warren's eyes?"
<Ariel> <Em> "Well... you two do have a bit in common."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods, then moves back for the kitchen.
<DeathStar> <John> We do?
<Red_Fox> <Ceilidh> *eyes Setsuna*
* Ariel looks a little ammused, "So many people brought gifts... it feels like a holiday."
<Seraphna> "I'm sorry for everything I did... back then." *she doesn't hesitate with those words, her voice isn't fleeting, she truely means it*
<Chad`Winters> So Warren here was just telling me about how good you looked.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Mmmmm. Oh, I forgot to get more drinks. 6She heads for the kitchen.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Chad.
* Chad`Winters gives Warren an evil smile.
* Seraphna sighs and looks around, unsure where to go next.
<Chad`Winters> It's a new model datapad.
<DeathStar> <Warren> The color looks good. 6He tells Ariel, as if correcting Chad.
* Ariel shakes her head a little, "...I couldn't believe Warren would say something so direct."
<Chad`Winters> So you don't think Ariel look good regardless of color? 6He rests his chin on his hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps his cane, eyeing Chad.
<Red_Fox> "If Warren says something like that, you KNOW he means it."
* Ariel opens the gift
<DeathStar> 6* Warren waits for Ariel to look down at the box and slams his cane into Slasher's foot.
<Chad`Winters> 6Like Chad said, it's appears to be a new model Datapad.
* Chad`Winters face tenses up in pain is he squeezes his right fist.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias leans over to John. "Those two are wierd."
* Seraphna then looks back to Warren, desciding that Chad might be right about wanting to leave the Galaxy, she heads over to him.
<DeathStar> <John> Yeah yeah. About the Setsuna commment.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I'd agree...
* Ariel looks up after the stomp, "I'm sure I will get good use out of it."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leans on the kitchen counter. "Those two are big kids." <Cheryl> All men are big kids. Even Warren.
* Chad`Winters quickly removes any motion of pain. 1"Good."
<DeathStar> <Warren> A nice color datapad. 6He repeats calmly.
* Seraphna enters Warren Country
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the enemy invading.
* Chad`Winters leaves "Warren country' And moves to the kitchen.
<Chad`Winters> So how goes the training?
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *looks to Red* "Want to grab us some more drinks?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> 'Training'?
<Red_Fox> "Hell yeah."
<Red_Fox> <Ceilidh> *heads over to Ariel, and hands over a box*
<DeathStar> 6* John gives up on Em. "So, anyway...what were you saying, Dias?"
<Chad`Winters> Well Zeph's been trying to teach Dias morals.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ha ha ha ha.... ha ha hah a ha ha. 6She keeps laughing
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias has his head tilted back and his eyes closed, it appears he's asleep
<Red_Fox> <Ceilidh> "I hope you like it."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sighs. "He's imprevious to knowledge," 6she notes politely.
<DeathStar> 6* John shakes his head, then heads out to admire the ocean view.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren swallows, as if he wants to say something to Ariel.
<DeathStar> <Warren> So... how have things been?
<Ariel> "A..." *looks at the box, and shakes her head* "..thank you. You didn't need to."
* Red_Fox hands Setsuna a drink and drinks her own. When did she get those?
* Ariel is quickly distracted by Warren, "Things have been... the same."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Ceil in his country.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *cracks it open* "Not bad."
* Seraphna moves to Warren now, waiting for her mother to finish.
<Chad`Winters> He's stubborn. He's gotten so used to being around a care-free John that he enjoys what he does.
<Red_Fox> <Ceilidh> *backs off a little*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, then addresses Sera. "What?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'd like to carefree John into a fire.
<Seraphna> "I was hoping to talk to you..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> And?
<DeathStar> 6* John moves out to the ocean, kicking off his shoes and feeling the sand on his feet.
<Chad`Winters> Interesting theory, but would it really solve anything?
<Seraphna> "Well... I wanted to know if you could use a good Mechanic or Engineer..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Maybe.
<DeathStar> <Warren> My car has been giving me trouble.
* Chad`Winters looks between the two, then lets out a small laugh
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks utterly serious.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Zephyr, nodding her head. Impressive.
<Seraphna> "I meant for the ship... but I'll gladly look at your car if you need help with that..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I have Chad Winters. Why would I need you?
<Seraphna> "He's smart, but I'm smarter when it comes to machines."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stares blankly at Sera.
* Ariel opens the new present, curious... and it'd be rude not to
<Chad`Winters> Heh....I was just thinking...When I first met you Zephyr...you kicked me in the crotch because of Cheryl.
<Red_Fox> * It's a dragon pendant
<Chad`Winters> NRP: atleast Chad gave something practical
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hmmm? Oh ... I did, didn't I? 6She rubs the back of her head. Cheryl smiles. <Cheryl> My finest hour.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I see. 6He looks at the kitchen, as if going to ask Chad if it's true.
<Seraphna> "You've seen my work... Warren..."
* Ariel smiles a little, "Dragons are a popular theme..."
<Chad`Winters> And here you two are again, sans someones foot going into my crotch. My how far we've gone.
<Seraphna> "Hell you've flown in my work."
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Warren> And that's why I'm not hiring you
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I could change tht.
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL!!!
<Chad`Winters> NRP: HAHHa
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Sera. "Frankly, the idea of being stuck on a ship with you for years is less than ... thrilling."
<Seraphna> "I've changed... will keep doing so."
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Erevis> You think that's bad? Try being on a ship with the origin Sera
<Chad`Winters> You could, but then...Hmmm...6He takes one step back.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I will not go into the details of you having a "change of heart". 6He notes blandly.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps closer, almost seductively. "But then?"
<Chad`Winters> I really couldn't think of a negative coming from that besides me being in pain.
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Chad> But then... I'd scream like a little girl
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Leave him alone, Cheryl. 6She notes, chewing on some chips. Cheryl sighs, turning back to her beer.
<Seraphna> "I can't change the past Warren... but..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> ...
<Seraphna> "I want this Warren... I know it's right... and I don't want to be away from him for years on end..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I do not care about emotional reasons. I deal in facts.
* Seraphna looks at him confounded, considering he just used an emotional fact as a dismissal before.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stares at her, quickly losing interest.
<Seraphna> "Warren."
<Seraphna> "You know I'm good."
<Seraphna> "Please take me along."
<DeathStar> <Warren> There's lots of good people out there. Why you?
<Chad`Winters> Well now that my family jewels are safe for another day...
<Seraphna> "I'm the better choice, and a Dragoon to boot."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps his cane on the floor, as if debating something.
<Seraphna> "I'm not my father, I don't have his interests, I want to grow on my own."
<Seraphna> "This is my chance to do that."
<Red_Fox> NRP: DOn't you love Sera's ego?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Fine. You work under Chad.
* Seraphna smiles and hugs him suddenly.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stiffens.
<Seraphna> "Thank you!"
<Ariel> "......"
<Chad`Winters> ...Why do I suddenly have the feeling someone just walked over my grave...6He looks up at the cieling oddly
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh my god, she hugged Warren. Oh, she's so dead.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands the stiffly, as if he's being held by a tiger.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *eyes Sera in shock*
* Seraphna lets him go and smiles again, "This means so much... thank you..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just nods, still stiff. "Go to the other side of the room."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *blinks. That was unexpectedly nice to her*
<Ariel> <Em> "..."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *takes a large drink*
<DeathStar> 6* John glances back at the house, as if a force of evil got on his ship.
<Red_Fox> "Where's the real Warren?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren notes leaving his gun in the car was a bad idea. He scowls at this lack of forethought.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches intently, as does cheryl, chewing her chips loudly.
<Seraphna> "Ummm.... okay..."
* Seraphna walks away, smiling softly to herself
<DeathStar> 6* Warren remains stiff, shifting a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Ariel, who's still there.
<Ariel> "...are you alright?"
* Chad`Winters looks down at his watch then sighs.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... I feel dirty.
<Ariel> "Would you like a drink?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, caught like a rat in a trap. His hand moves along the cane, the idea of the alcohol being so nice right now.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at Chad.
* Ariel of course ment tea or something, since she knows about Warren.
<Chad`Winters> Sorry I have to leave so soon Zephyr, Cherl. I need to get back to the base so we can stay on time for the launch.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren obviously took it differently. He pauses. "I'm good."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Of course. 6She nods her head, glancing back down at the counter.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Later, Chad.
* Ariel nods, "I... am sorry about that. I didn't expect it from her."
* Chad`Winters nods to Cheryl then turns heading over to Ariel. 1"It was good to see you again Ariel, but I've gotta get back to base if we wanna keep on schedule
<DeathStar> 6* Warren says nothing as Chad interrupts.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I should ... get going, too. I have 10,000 people to process for this ship. A lot of work. 6He mumbles.
<Chad`Winters> Nah Warren, stay. I'm sure Ariel would love to catch up with you.
<DeathStar> <Warren> If you're going to work hard, so should I.
* Ariel pauses, then nods slowly. "It was good to see you both again."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods. He pauses awkwardly, then moves off to go.
<Red_Fox> <Ceilidh> "It was nice to see everyone."
* Chad`Winters shakes his head then nods to Ariel patting her on her shoulder as he walks by and out the door
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Good to see Warren's a big fluffy teddy bear full of emotions to express. 6She frowns, tapping her fingers on the counter.
* Seraphna looks as if trying to descide what to do next, hard when you don't have a sigle safe person to approach.
<DeathStar> 6* John steps back inside. "We should totally make this an ocean party. You girls all have swim wear, right?"
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "No, I always swim in the buff."
<DeathStar> <John> Hell yeah!
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks over to his car, eyeing Chad.
* Ariel flops down into a seat.
<Ariel> <Em> "...I hate not knowing if it's truth or sarcasm."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves over and sits across from Ariel, sipping her beer. She just looks at Ariel.
* Seraphna somehow finds herself taking a seat, bravely, with the two.
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes his watch. "Oh hell. I'm late for some test on the base." 6He waves at everyone, smiling at Ariel. "See you later, A." 6He hurries out.
<Ariel> "...bye, John. Thanks for coming."
<Red_Fox> <Ceilidh> "I should be going too. See you all later."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...drat. It would have been fun."
<Ariel> <Em> *chokes* "You were serious?!"
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Well... half."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shakes her head at Setsuna.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "... ah..." *seems stunned*
* Red_Fox laughs
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> This was nice, wasn't it? 6She asks Ariel. It's obvious Cheryl would have preferred chaos and lots of fighting, but that's not ARiel's scene.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stays in the kitchen, deciding to it's emptiness to her advantage.
* Ariel nods slowly, "...yeah. It was good to have everyone together." A pause. "...well, almost everyone."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods. "Yep."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *gets up with a stretch* "Well... I should probally stop taking space on your couch."
<Red_Fox> "It was fun."
<DeathStar> 6* And so, one by one, people begin to leave, leaving only the core 'Goon team around at the end.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl finishes throwing away the last of the stuff, eyeing the darkness outside. "And I better get on a shuttle and get home before Alpha Dakota blows up another supply of seeds."
<Ariel> "How are things... at home?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Good. Very good. 'cept the Dakota thing.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Having no trouble keeping the peace then."
<Ariel> "Thank you for watching over things for me..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Not since I built a cage outside in the out sun for those who piss me off.
<DeathStar> 6* It's hard to tell if she's serious or not.
<Ariel> "...that sounds like you."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl just gives her famous smile, and steps out. Zephyr watches her go.
* Seraphna is still there.
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Ariel, Hota and Zephyr> WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE?
* Seraphna never left.
<Red_Fox> NRP: I know, just kidding
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> Hmmm... I wonder what the ship will be like
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Plan on getting on it?
<Seraphna> "I could show you some specs if you want... the rough designs anyway."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "I'm wondering."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Civilian or military?
* Seraphna gets out her datapad and brings up the concept sketches.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "I could make military if I chose to, I'm sure."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr studies Ariel quietly, wondering if she would go on the ship.
* Ariel is listening to the conversation, but staying quiet. Even Em can't read her.
<Ariel> <Em> "...I'm not sure how well Military and I would mix."
<Seraphna> "Could always go as Civilians."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You helped saved the universe. I'm sure Warren would could find you a job as a civilian.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Maybe I should just stick with ivilian..."
<DeathStar> NRP: Villain, eh?
<Red_Fox> NRP: Civilian
<Red_Fox> NRP: Darned delete key
<Ariel> <Em> "...well, it's up to you, Hota."
* Seraphna is smiling a lot, she seems to be very happy just in the company of other dragoons, who aren't trying to either kill her or flee from her.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "I'm happy with a civilian post."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "I don't like fighting much, anyway."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You know, they're letting families of military people come on board. You two could get married. 6She teases
<Ariel> <Em> "...sounds like something John would propose."
* Seraphna giggles a little
<Seraphna> "He would..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks highly offended.
<DeathStar> 6* There's a knock on the door.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Don't worry, it's one of his nice properties."
<Seraphna> "He's a flirt... at least he somehow manages to be a gentleman when he does."
<Seraphna> "Ceres never stops yapping about him you know."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm just glad you're smarter than falling for his charms, Hotaru. 6She heads for the door.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr opens the door and Erevis turns, her hair done back in a simple pony tail. She pauses. "I am here for the ... "gathering"." 6Zephyr steps back, mouthing "Erevis" to everyone right before Erevis steps in.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "... nice to see you, Erevis..."
* Ariel looks rather surprised.
<Ariel> <Em> *waves to Erevis*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods her head, looking a bit out of place, but hides it well. She studies Em momentarily, before moving to Ariel's position. "I came for the 'party' you were throwing."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shuts the door.
<Seraphna> Erevis... heya...
<Ariel> "I... thought you had chosen not to come."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> <Do you want to tell her she's too late?>
<Ariel> <Em> <...I've got a feeling that was intentional.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It was your invite. I would not miss it. 6She does not add the fact she would be willing to be late to avoid most people.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Well, would you like a drink?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Anything non-alcoholic will do.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *gets her a drink then*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits near Em, watching curiously.
<Seraphna> "Ariel...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis takes the drink, bowing her head politely.
* Ariel bows her head respectfully to Erevis. "I'm glad that you could make it." She looks to Sera.
<Seraphna> "Could we talk for a bit...? In private?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stands there, glancing among them.
* Ariel hesitates, then nods. "I will be only a moment."
<Seraphna> "Okay."
<Ariel> <Em> *moves in to make up for Ariel's distraction* "So, Erevis. What have you been up to since... well, you know."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I worked with construction teams to clear the city of debris. And now... 6She pauses, perhaps hesitant to answer. "I work at a library."
<Ariel> <Em> *blinks* "The library? How do you like it there?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is quiet there.
* Seraphna looks to Ariel, obviously having been working up a lot of nerves
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "I can imagine."
<Ariel> "...yes?"
* Seraphna moves off with her, "I... don't know where to start."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis holds her drink in her hand, still not having sipped it. She appears to be sitting there, observing people, perhaps even mentally reading them.
<Ariel> <Em> "So... Erevis. Would you mind if..." *trys to think of the best way to ask her to talk about the old universe*
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Mmmm... if it's no bother... what was I like in the old universe?"
<Seraphna> "Every choice I could have made... I always seemed to make the wrong one in some way or another... I'm an outsider... everyone hates me..."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... A flying cat.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *takes a drink, listening*
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *spits it out* "What?"
* Ariel listens
<Ariel> <Em> *Laughs*
<Red_Fox> NRP: I had her drink JUST for that
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And you were her lover.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *blushes*
<Seraphna> "I... I wish I could somehow be an Alpha... and not an Omega... it seems... silly I guess..."
<Ariel> <Em> "......"
* Seraphna sighs, "The Black Sheep often wishes her wool was far lighter in color I guess."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis sits there, straight faced. "And Sera was your mother. Shall I continue?"
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "GAH!!"
<Ariel> "...if you wish to atone, there's much for you to do. But... you're on the right path."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "... there's nothing else embarrassing, is there?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... yes.
<Seraphna> "I do..."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *stares* "... okay... so... what was John like?"
<Seraphna> "I want to get better... I want to be something better then what I was made to be..."
* Seraphna looks away, "I guess I really started that when I denied my own reason for existance."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis lowers her face a bit, as if trying to recall that information.
<Ariel> <Em> *blinks*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Very much the same. 6She notes finally.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Oh."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> He did marry you, howevr.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "... before or after Em?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You were a threesome.
<Ariel> <Em> "......"
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "... and I call him a pervert..."
<Ariel> "Nothing worth while is free, Sera."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *looks like she's about to die of embarrassment*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis looks distant, as if she were not really paying attention at this point.
* Seraphna nods, "I just... every step of the way... I'm alone... not even Zephyr will look at me anymore..."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Is... something wrong?"
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> <Lets NOT tell John about this.>
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis tactfully changes the conversation. "Shall I tell you anything else?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is asleep, her head on the couch
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "I'm... almost scared to ask about anyone else."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods, perhaps glad at that.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "... just tell me the rest of the dragoons weren't flying cats."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> There were no dragoons.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "I meant those who are dragoons now."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Not all.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "...oh." *its hard to tell if she's relieved, or worried, about that*
<Red_Fox> NRP: Just every named Dragoon except Cheryl and Zephyr
<DeathStar> NRP: Dragoon Baxter takes offense at that.
* Seraphna looks at the end of her rope, she really did lose everything when Spade died, and now she's desperately looking for guidance, a parent.
<Red_Fox> NRP: LOL I forgot there was a Baxter
<Ariel> "I'm not saying you cannot achieve it... but it won't be handed to you, Sera."
<Seraphna> "I don't want it handed to me... but... a guide... might help..."
<Ariel> "It is not a defined path. You... you'll have to find it on your own."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "... thanks for telling me, anyway."
<Ariel> <Em> "...the other universe sounds like a creepy place." *still curious*
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Was it all that strange?"
* Seraphna looks at her, a lost look in her eyes
<Seraphna> "I'm not sure I can..."
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Erevis> "Yes. You should have seen the Terra girl."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is hard to judge now what was then. I never gave much thought of the strangeness of the universe.
<Ariel> <Em> "Well... I've always thought this one was strange. But the old one sounds even weirder."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "It's... mindblowing. A flying cat..."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And a being who turns into a mechanical device that is dozens of meters tall is not strange?
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "... well... when you put it like that..."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis continues to hold her drink
<Ariel> "...if you truely want it, then you can."
<Seraphna> "C-Can I... call you Mother...?"
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "... I can't picture Seraphna as a responsible mother, either."
<Ariel> "I would not object."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Erevis> *bursts out laughing*
<DeathStar> NRP: "Well, I never said 'responsible.'"
<Seraphna> NRP: Hush, Sera actually watched her kids, unlike half the team :P
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Did I say something wrong?"
<Red_Fox> NRP: I never called John a responsible father, either
<DeathStar> <Erevis> No. I had no comeback. Should I have responded?
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Well, your lack of comeback says volumes. I'm guessing I was right."
* Seraphna hugs her tightly and lets out a bit ofa sob, having been holding back tears.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is not my place to judge her responsibility.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Then I won't ask you to."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "It must have been interesting back there."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I would not know.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> <I'm VERY glad I didn't take Origin.> "Oh..."
* Ariel hugs a little... really uncertain what to be doing right now. She's still recovering
<DeathStar> NRP: "But you were there." "Yes." "But..." "..."
<Seraphna> "I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..."
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Terra> What was I like? <Erevis> A total psycho
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis looks toward the door, as if debating leaving, but considers it would be rude.
<Ariel> "...the future is unwritten. You can still make the most of it."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "I'm sorry if I offended you."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am not offended.
<DeathStar> NRP: "Such petty Earth emotion is beneath me."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "I'm glad to hear it."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis sits there. It's hard to tell if someone COULD offend her.
<Ariel> <Em> *sits* "Any plans for the future, Erevis?"
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Thankyou for telling us.. though I admit, I'm glad there are so few to hear."
<Seraphna> "Thank you Mom..."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Plans? 6She hesitates.
<Ariel> <Em> "Well... yeah."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I ... admit to not having any plans.
<Ariel> <Em> "Not even long term?"
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "You could do just about anything you wanted."
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Erevis> Then I shall take over the universe
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I ... do not know what I want.
<Seraphna> NRP: <Erevis> Actually, out of pure curiosity, I will adopt a kitten. And I will give it the throne to the universe.
<DeathStar> NRP: *That kitten is Siawase*
<Red_Fox> NRP: Siawase like
<Red_Fox> NRP: Aww, DS was faster
<DeathStar> NRP: I always will be.
<Ariel> NRP: <Erevis> I... I want to be a man. *looks at John* <John> Ooooo-kay! Leaving now! <Erevis> *pouts*
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL!!!!
<Ariel> <Em> "Well, lots of time to figure that out."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods slowly.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> I can understand not having plans
<Seraphna> "L-Let's head back... thanks Mom..."
* Seraphna sniffs, wiping her eyes.
* Ariel pats Sera on the shoulder, and heads back
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Welcome back you two."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances up at Ariel.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Zzzz
* Seraphna wipes her eyes again and nods softly, "Hey Hota..."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis studies Sera, then turns away to regard Ariel.
<DeathStar> NRP: Hey, Hota, I want some Otas! OTA OTA! OTAS!
* Ariel nods, "Thank you..." She looks to Erevis, "I'm glad you could show. I was afraid that you might not make it..." She's also sorry about the untimely talk, but doesn't say that out loud.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I apologize for concerning you.
* Ariel shakes her head, "Don't worry about that... I'm sure you had your reasons."
<Red_Fox> "Sera? Are you alright?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods slightly.
<Red_Fox> <Hota> "Sera? Are you alright?"
<Red_Fox> NRP: Fox has not snuck back in
* Seraphna seems to avoid looking at Erevis as she answers Hota, "I-I'll be fine... a whole lot better... later..."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Alright..."
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *leaves it at that. The talk was private for a reason*
* Seraphna smiles softly at Hotaru, "I... you wanted to see more of those ship pictures right...?"
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Well, I wouldn't mind."
<Ariel> "I'm sorry I have not kept in touch as much as I might."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is okay. We have all been busy with certain issues.
* Seraphna motions her to come over as she sits
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *heads over*
<Seraphna> *shows her through various things
<Seraphna> NRP: passing out
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis shifts, as if trying to find something to speak on. She studies Ariel quietly. "I confess I am not use to ... socializing on topics."
<DeathStar> NRP: You all ready to call it quits for the night?
<DeathStar> NRP: *takes the silence as sleep*
<DeathStar> -END

<DeathStar> Time Chart: 3 months after Session 700
<DeathStar> Location: The City
<DeathStar> 6* As the months pass on, and the city recovers from it's display of destruction, things are settling down as summer begins to lessen just slightly for the upcoming fall. So far, the big talk is on two subjects: The War between the Cartel and the Tsivrixsh, and the construction of the Super Ship. And a long line of qualified people are attempting to get a job on it.
* Jackieness is now known as Cassandra_Arakawa
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva sits outside a small luncheon wearing sweatpants and a t-shiry, her hair done back in a pony-tail.
<DeathStar> <Male Voice> What is this? What iiiis thiiiis? Are you wearing SWEATPANTS?
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva tilts her head slightly. "What does it matter to you?"
<DeathStar> 6* John stands there in his iron pressed, tight military uniform. He gestures. "Because this is like one of those moments that signal the end of the universe. Again."
<Alicia> NRP: Who to intro...
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Well, since you kidnapped me from the evil clutches of the Cartel Empire and not grab any of my lovely clothes, I've been forced to wear more simple things. Plus, I find these sweats show off my great ass.
<DeathStar> <John> You have an ASS? 6He bends over to look at it.
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
<Chad`Winters> 6She leans over slightly, letting him see it.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> 6* There is a screeching sound of tires on asphalt as a car comes to a sudden stop right in front of John, Shiva, and the luncheon.
<DeathStar> <John> Wow. That's a fine ass, Shiva. 6He takes a seat across from her, motioning to the waitress to get him a drink. He flashes his award winning smile to her. He pauses, eyeing out at the street
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva winks at him then looks over at the screeching.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Hey, hey. *pulls off her sunglasses, sitting behind the wheel of her Italian sportscar that she wants to have sex on the hood of*
<DeathStar> 6* John stares at Cass, glancing at Shiva with a tilt, then back at Cass. "Hey hey."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> I...6Looks over at Jonh confused. "Your's?"
<DeathStar> <John> Do I look like I own every woman who comes up in an sports car?
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> I'm sure you told me that was a dream of yours once
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Long time, no see. Want a ride? This thing is sex on wheels.
<DeathStar> 6* John shoots Shiva a glance, then eyes Cass. "You know, I've had a dream that plays just like this. A beautiful woman and a beautiful car. And it always ends happy. But something tells me that I should pass."
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva smiles in response then reaches to her tea, taking a sip from it.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Too bad. Any idea where Warren is hanging out?
<DeathStar> <John> He should be at the military complex right now. Just ask the guards at the gate to direct you to his office.
* Sieg has joined #TAW
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sure thing. Ciao ciao. Nice seeing you both again. *hits the accelerator, and skids off for the complex*
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> How did she find us?
<DeathStar> <John> Something tells me she wouldn't even car if she blew that car up. 6He notes in dismay.
<DeathStar> (care)
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> I thought I heard a rumor that you became a military dog.
<DeathStar> 6* John gets his drink finally, taking a swallow. He slaps down the drink. "A military DOG? I'm the alpha male, babe."
<DeathStar> 6* The military complex is as busy as ever, with a guard post set up, and tons of vechicles moving about.
* Cassandra_Arakawa pulls up to the gate of the military complex after a bit of driving...
<DeathStar> 6* The guard steps over with his board. "ID?"
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> From Freedom Fighting rebel to a dog with a leash...You're reallly still quite the man John.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh ho ho. I may be a dog with a leash, my sweat-pants clad honey, but I'm getting the keys to the universe's BIGGEST ship."
* Cassandra_Arakawa fishes out her old ID card and holds it out.
<DeathStar> 6* The guard takes it, running a scan. "And what is your business here today?"
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Scary thought. Last time you had keys to a ship you crashed it...twice.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I'm here to see Warren Carmichael.
<DeathStar> <John> Hey, that was a technicality. A test run. A youthful glitch.
<DeathStar> 6* The man hits a button, as if checking with Warren's department. He stands there, then finally he turns back. "You're cleared." 6He gives her directions to the building, then lifts the gate.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Really? You must have a lot of 'youthful glitches'
<DeathStar> <John> You weren't saying that last time we glitched together.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> I could've swore it was a 'drunken' glitch my little love bird.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Thanks. *heads off to the building in question*
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, the drunken glitches are the best, my little singing canary.
<DeathStar> 6* Once she arrives, she would find it crowded with people and whatnot. Seems everyone is getting in on this project. Warren casually sneaks out the back, popping some pain pills and leaning on his cane.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> That they are. 6Smiles smiles wickedly
<DeathStar> 6* John grins back, just as wicked. People in the area eye them back.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...hell... *parks her car*
* Alicia is now known as Red_Fox
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps around the corner of the building, eyeing Cassandra and her fancy car. This warrants an eyebrow raising.
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva reaches down, finishing off her tea. "Earth is quite beautiful this time of year.
<DeathStar> <John> My ship's better. And I want you on it as Cartel Advisor. Face it, the Cartel are corrupt little pluckers, but they got influence. And we need that influence out there.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Hey, there. Like it?
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Last time I checked, I'm not on good terms with them.
<DeathStar> <Warren> It screams for attention. 6He notes blandly.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, yeah, you're a rebel now. A freedom fighting rebel who has thrown off her leash.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> If that's the case, then what good can I do as a Cartel Advisor?
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I know. I've been makign a temporary career out of getting attention these last couple of months.
<DeathStar> <John> Well, since I've become a dog of the military, I got influence now. The Cartel - they ain't doin' so hot against the Tsivrixsh. And so far Earth hasn't lifted a finger to help them. However, if the Cartel appoints you as their advisor for this ship - Earth will agree to give aid and relief to the Cartel, and provide certain ... protection. The Tsivrixsh can't risk a two front war. Earth can apply that pressure.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You've really become quite the charmer if you're able to promise that kind of influence.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Is that so? And here I thought you sought early retirement to do more Playboy. 6He notes dead-pan seriously.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, it's more me nagging Warren and Warren pulling the strings of influence.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...right...anyway. You got a mission coming up...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren plays innocent. "Where did you hear that?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva let's out a light hearted laugh. "Interesting indeed....Interesting indeed
<DeathStar> <John> I like to think I'm more than just fluff."
* Red_Fox heads to the complex herself on a fast motorbike
<Red_Fox> NRP: Or future equivalent!
* Cassandra_Arakawa thumbs back at where the crowd is gathered.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Duh.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the crowd, then Cass. He looks dead-panned. "And here I thought they came because of my personality."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Right. Anywya, you know me. You've seen my file. You've been my CO before.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Mmmmm. Indeed.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shifts a bit, leaning heavily on his cane.
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva leans back in her chair resting her behind her head. "I'm in."
<DeathStar> <John> Great. But we have to work on this whole sweatpants thing. It makes your ass look big.
<DeathStar> 6* The guards look bored at their post.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> If you have a slot that needs filling...
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva leans foreward, a dangerous look in her eyes. "I don't think I quite heard you there...
<DeathStar> 6* John finishes his drink. "I didn't say a thing."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps his cane. "And what slot would you fill - exactly?"
<Red_Fox> NRP: <John> But it's alright. I like big butts and cannot lie!
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva's face brighthens with a smile. "Geuss I heard something then.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Well, I used to be head of security for PAX.
<DeathStar> NRP: <Warren> Yeah, but PAX blew up. <Cassandra> Childish glitches. <Warren> Ho ho.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods. "I could use someone of your talents. Though I'm curious why it took you 3 months to approach me."
<DeathStar> <John> But how can you be hearing things if you're not touching anyone?
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I was...ahem...having a good time.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He stares at her. The wind blows a papercup by.
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva winks as she raises up his pant leg with her bare foot.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> What? I haven't had a vacation in years!
<DeathStar> 6* John grins. "It's good to see sme things never change."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren waves his hand a bit. "Very well. You'll get details on your assignment change later. What is your current residence?"
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "She had lots of pent up energy... to burn off." *idly wandering out from the direction of the area she doesn't have clearance to be in*
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Well I can only hope other things haven't changed either.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren tilts his head. "You know, there's lots of charge I could file against you - trespassing not withstanding."
<DeathStar> 6* John laughs a bit, rubbing his face.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Technically, the house that Darien had assigned us is where I get my mail. Been living in hotel rooms for the past few months though. But I'll be at the house.
* Red_Fox pops up seemingly out of nowhere. "Sounds like her."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren takes a deep breath. He debates just tossing them all in the brig.
<Red_Fox> "Oh, are you two signing up too?"
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Well... you'd have to prove a lot of it. The rest..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pulls out his pain pills, popping them.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "I was... curious, about the operation you've got going here. No hidden agendas."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...ok...this is just getting weird.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren gives Cassandra the "kill me now" look.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Well, if you two are immensely satisfied... 6He turns to move back into his building.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> SO how is the testing going?
<Red_Fox> "... so..."
<DeathStar> <John> Good. In fact, I say I'm a natural at it.
<Red_Fox> "Did we make it in?"
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Well, I'll be at the house waiting for my order, sir.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods to Cassandra.
* Cassandra_Arakawa salutes and then sashays back over to her car.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren admires the car silently, despite his insults of it.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You say that about a lot of things, and some of them John...aren't true.
<DeathStar> <John> And why have I lied?
<DeathStar> (Er, when)
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You remember that night I said I orgasmed 5 times?
<DeathStar> <John> Yes.
* Ariel has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* Cassandra_Arakawa zooms off!
<DeathStar> 6* Warren takes a deep breath, then moves to go back inside his building, leaving Fox and Setsuna outside.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> It was really more like half of one...
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, putting a hand to his chest. "Ouch."
<Red_Fox> "I'll ask about positions later, I guess..."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> But you are quite the kisser, I'll give you that
<DeathStar> <John> Bitch. BITCH. You'll never get a kiss from these lips again, I tell you that. 6He stands up in a fake huff, marching out.
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* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
<Red_Fox> NRP: WB
<DeathStar> NRP: Ariel liiiiives!
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> I'll forget you called me a bitch...twice just thist ime.
<DeathStar> 6 John gives her a wave and a goofy smile, pelvic thrusting once. "Oh yeah, and you know it was 5, baby." 6And he walks down the street. Without paying for his drink.
<Red_Fox> "Do you think he'll be long, or should I interrupt what he's doing to ask?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits back down in his office, filing reports.
* Ari[AWAY] has joined #taw
<DeathStar> NRP: This is Deja Vu.
* Ariel has quit IRC (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by Ari[AWAY])))
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
<Ariel> NRP: Net only died once. The other time my computer turned itself off
<DeathStar> 6* And so, Fox and Set are still outside. Together
<Red_Fox> NRP: I think Ari's reading the backlog I posted
<DeathStar> NRP: Soooo, should I eeeend this?
<Red_Fox> NRP: Ari?
* Sieg is now known as Kio
<Ariel> NRP: Well... I'm sorta braindead -.-
<Red_Fox> NRP: Ahh... okay
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Wed Nov 08 23:14:23 2006

Session Start: Sun Nov 12 19:58:40 2006
Session Ident: #Taw
* Logging #Taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#Taw.20061112.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 5 months and 3 weeks after Session 700
<DeathStar> Location: Earth
* Jackieness is now known as Myria
<DeathStar> 6* As the month commonly known on Earth as "November" reaches a week of thanksgiving, a light snow begins to fall from the sky, beckoining in a cold winter. So far Myria, while learning about Earth culture, has been living with Hotaru and Em in their apartment paid for by John.
<DeathStar> 6* John stands there, hands on his hip as he eyes the oven. "Do you even know how to cook a turkey?"
* Alicia is now known as Hotaru_
<Myria> I have studied the Earth literature.
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, eyeing Myria, then the tureky. "What...literature?"
<Myria> Culinary techniques. Relating to birds, it involves anything from the turducken, which originates in the Missisippi delta to the fried turkey, which is also from norht America.
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, nodding his head. "And here Dias told me you weren't smart at all and that's why you talked funny."
<Myria> Its because I did not have time to gain a mastery of the human language until recently.
<Hotaru_> "It's not like it's easy."
<DeathStar> <John> Of course it's easy. How else could *I* speak it?
<Hotaru_> "... I meant for newcomers."
<Hotaru_> "Then again, if Dias can, it can't be all THAT hard.."
<DeathStar> <John> You know, you've become really mean lately. I like that.
<Hotaru_> "I just don't think highly of Dias."
<Myria> Dias has been running scams.
<Hotaru_> "Exactly."
<Hotaru_> "I thought you taught him bet... you know, nevermind."
<DeathStar> <John> Hey, *I* don't run scams!
<DeathStar> <John> ... I merely rob from the evil.
<Hotaru_> "Something tells me Dias doesn't see that distinction."
<DeathStar> 6* John moves over to the counter, taking a seat, reaching his hand out for a piece of pie while no one is looking
<Myria> He's been taking money from everyone.
<DeathStar> <John> Hey, Zephyr was suppose to fix him.
<Hotaru_> "That'll take a while..."
<DeathStar> You know, Hotaru, what he needs is a good mother figure. Will you be his mommy for him?
<Hotaru_> "... I... I don't think I'm good enough for that... it's a lot of work and I'm not sure I'm up to it."
<DeathStar> <John> Well, damn. I guess I can't bum off my 13 illigitment kids off on you.
* Myria raises a brow.
<Hotaru_> "... what sort of world would you have that many kids in?"
<Hotaru_> NRP: <John> The one where you're a catgon
<DeathStar> <John> I try to have a kid in every system.
<Hotaru_> "... well DON'T! Especially not now!"
<DeathStar> 6* John raises a brow as munches on the pie.
<Hotaru_> "You're going to explore the universe. That's WAY too many systems."
<Myria> Hotaru, can you watch the turkey? I need some self time.
<Hotaru_> "I.. guess so."
<DeathStar> <John> That bird is doomed.
<Myria> Guess so?
<Hotaru_> "It means yes."
<DeathStar> <John> Doomed.
* Hotaru_ watches the turkey
<DeathStar> 6* It gobbles.
<Hotaru_> "Are you saying that I can't cook?"
<DeathStar> NRP: It just kidding.
<DeathStar> <John> Well.....
<Myria> I've already done everything...just take it out when the bell rings...ok?
<DeathStar> 6* John nods to MYria, as Hotaru has tuned out
* Myria heads out the door!
<DeathStar> 6* As Myria steps out, she would find a light snow taking place.
* Hotaru_ is busy watching
* Seraphna knocks on the apartment door
<DeathStar> 6* Sera knocks, instead, in Myria's face, as she stepped out.
* Seraphna blinks and blushes, "Oh hi..."
<Myria> Owww!
<Seraphna> "Sorry!"
<Myria> ...need something?
<Seraphna> "Yeah, John invited me over..."
<Myria> He's inside.
* Kio has joined #Taw
<Seraphna> "Thanks..."
* Seraphna steps around her and inside, fixing her coat.
<DeathStar> 6* John glances up, then nudges Hotaru.
<DeathStar> 6* As soon as Seraphna is inside, Warren walks up, his black trench coat offsetting the white color of the snow. He stands there, eyeing Myria.
<Myria> ..umm...hello?
* Hotaru_ looks over. "Oh, hello Sera."
<DeathStar> NRP: <Warren> .oO (My enemy) <Myria> .oO (My enemy.) 6The two battle.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shifts. "John told me to come over. Though I wish to speak with you."
<DeathStar> <John> Hotaru's watching the bird.
<Myria> About what?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the steps, then tentatively begins to try to step up to Myria's level, visibly straining on the cane to reach her step. He reaches into the coat and holds out a datapad with schematics on it.
* Myria walks down the steps to meet him.
* Seraphna smiles to Hotaru and looks for a place to put up her coat.
<DeathStar> <Warren> This datapad... 6He hands it over as they meet. "Has the schematics on the Progneitor teleporter that John used on his ship for a while. We plan to implement the design into the ship we're building. As you're the only real expert on the subject, I'd like you to join the military and help design the teleporters to be compatiable with the ship."
<Myria> Join the military?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. As an engineering level technician. It is the only way they will let you help design the teleporters.
<Myria> I'm still an Erusian citizen.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just stands there, not responding to that comment, clearing watching her.
<DeathStar> <John> Just throw it down on the couch.
* Seraphna pulls off the worn trench, one that used to belong to Spade, and stretches, "How's the food coming?"
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes the bird.
* Hotaru_ continues to watch, removing it once it's done
<Myria> Would that be a problem...?
<DeathStar> <Warren> No. What Earth is most concerned with is you joining the military to ensure a vow of silence. Your citizen can be Erusian. 6He shifts on the cane. "I want you there because you're an expert in the field of Progneitor technology, and we're going after the ancient enemy of your people. This commission will ensure you both an income and access to military information - and it will allow you to be out there."
<DeathStar> 6* The bird buzzes. It's ready to be taken out.
* Hotaru_ takes it out
<Myria> After the enemy? Then I accept.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods. "I will have the paperwork sent over tomorrow then. You can start work as early as next week."
<DeathStar> <John> It seems to be done.
<Myria> Anything that I need to know beforehand?
<DeathStar> <Warren> No. 6He shakes his head, running a hand through his black hair to remove some of the snow buildup.
<Hotaru_> "So, what's new?"
<Myria> Well, the food is almost ready.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hesitates, as if he was not planning on eating.
* Hotaru_ gets everything ready to serve the turkey
<DeathStar> 6* John covets the cranberry sauce, eyeing everyone - as if daring them to take some.
* Seraphna eyes John, grinning a challenge to him
<Myria> What's wrong?
<DeathStar> <Warren> I should attend to work. 6He turns to go.
<DeathStar> 6* John moves to the table, taking a seat at the head of it. He waits for the women to place the food before him.
<Myria> Ok...
* Hotaru_ does indeed place the food down
<DeathStar> 6* Warren moves down the steps, turning to move away from John's apartment.
* Seraphna goes to give her sister a hug, sighing and resigning herself to helping Hotaru serve John
<DeathStar> 6* John just smiles.
* Myria heads back inside...
<Kio> 2In the snow he dredged his way forward, leaving his heavy imprints along the sidewalk. Slowly he rounded a corner to go to John's apartment, but that's when an inevitable confrontation happened. Staring directly into the face of Warren, his serene eyes glance upon him..his face scarred. Snow littered his hair, and shoulders.
<DeathStar> <John> Hey, Myria. What took you so long? 6He asks as she steps in. He begins to carve the turkey up.
* Kio is now known as Rylon
<DeathStar> 6* Warren whips out his handgun on instinct, aiming it right at Rylon's face. He stands there, balancing without the aid of the cane as he stares at Ry. "Not so dead."
<Myria> I saw the Warren guy.
<DeathStar> <John> *laughs* The Warren guy, eh? 6He begins to put turkey on everyone's plates.
<Hotaru_> "He's been around.. but it's not like him to visit."
<Rylon> 2Rylon sighs, and glances up into the sky..no reaction was made to go for any of his own weapons..as he just seem to stand there. 14"No, it seems I've survived to live another day..more or less..you know..I always thought this moment should come..I would say something dramatic and heart wrenching..but I could only decide on one thing..sorry..for everything"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just stares at him. He spins the gun and holsters it back into his coat. Taking his cane, he leans on it again, relieving weight from his leg. "..."
<DeathStar> 6* John finishes giving a piece of the turkey, then sits down, putting the various food on his plate. "Warren's not a visitor. I don't think the guy knows how to visit."
<Myria> He gave me a job.
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, raising a brow. "Oh really?"
<Rylon> 2He looks down once more. 14"Including that..I've done questionable things..some I would take back..some I would not. I know a simply sorry cannot make things better.."
<DeathStar> <Warren> No, it cannot. 6* He turns to step around Rylon.
<Myria> They want to use the teleporter technology you used on your ship...
<DeathStar> <John> ... 6He thinks back to the time he became a girl, and shudders.
<Hotaru_> "Was it really that bad?"
<DeathStar> <John> W-What was what bad?
<Hotaru_> "Using the teleporter."
<DeathStar> <John> N-N-Not at all.
<Hotaru_> "Somehow, it doesn't look like you really feel that way."
<Myria> And since I'm the only expert in the technology...
<DeathStar> <John> Well, I trust you. You'll make them work great. Just no gender benders, okay?
<Hotaru_> "Ohhh... THAT was it..."
<Hotaru_> "Was THAT so bad?"
<DeathStar> <John> ... I like my penis.
<Rylon> 2He made no effort to impede him, as he watched him walk around him. 14"Then give me a chance to make it up"
<Hotaru_> "... no comment."
<Myria> It was my body you got!
<DeathStar> <John> A-And what a fine body it is!
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stops, but doesn't turn around. "And why would I care to give you a chance?"
<DeathStar> <John> You have...nicely shaped breasts....
<Myria> ... *stares at him*
<Hotaru_> "... enough hitting on her."
<DeathStar> 6* John stares back, then takes a bite of his turkey.
<Hotaru_> "Unless you didn't mean what you said."
<DeathStar> <John> She really does have nice breasts!
<Hotaru_> "I meant about the gender benders."
<DeathStar> <John> ... not that I looked at them when I was in the body or anything.
<Myria> ...right...
<Hotaru_> "Of course not."
* Seraphna just looks back and forth at people
<DeathStar> <John> ... 'cause I'm not a molester.
<Seraphna> "If you're not a molester I'm not evil incarnate."
<DeathStar> NRP: <John> You have a star shaped mole.
<Rylon> 14"Because I'm willing to do what it takes..repentence if you will..even if it means ending my own life. I could have run away..leaving things as they are..but I do not wish no..So I ask you.." 2His voice was strained, but he didn't turn around either..as a single tear seemed to roll down his cheek.
* Myria sits down...wondering just what John saw...
<DeathStar> 6* John eats his mashpotatoes innocently.
<Myria> ...what did you see?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there for the longest time, then finally reaches into his pocket and pulls out his pain pills, popping them. "They say death makes a man re-evaluate himself. What did you conclude?"
* Seraphna eats slowly, she's gotten a lot cleaner, more cheerful over the last few weeks.
<DeathStar> 6* John holds up his hands. "I saw nothing. Really!"
<Hotaru_> "No, the REAL answer."
<DeathStar> <John> None of you have any faith in me whatsoever.
<Hotaru_> "You'll sleep with women, but you won't look at their breasts?"
<DeathStar> <John> ... ...
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes Sera. "You're a bad luck charm."
<Hotaru_> "Don't blame her, she wasn't even there."
<Rylon> 14"I was a coward who simply looked strong..I've chosen the easiest way to things I do..I spent too much time trying to follow other's beliefs..that I forgot my own..I ran away from them" 2His hand unconciously slipped to the amulet upon his neck, as if finding some peace in it as he closed his eyes.
* Seraphna drinks her juice, innocently.
<DeathStar> <John> I might have taken a tiny peek. 6He confesses.
<Myria> ...and what did you see?
<DeathStar> <John> Well...you know... 6He motions innocently. "Things."
<Myria> Things?
<DeathStar> <John> Boobies.
* Seraphna giggles
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes him over his shoulder.
<Hotaru_> "Well, now I know he's being honest."
* Myria just blinkies.
<DeathStar> 6* John eats his turkey, eyeing the table.
* Hotaru_ laughs a little, and then eats
<Rylon> 14"I've thought for so long that I only deserved death for things I have done..but I realized that I would be simply taking the easy way out once more.."
* Myria eats too!
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps his cane in thought. "I see. And how do you best seek this 'redemption'?"
<Rylon> 14"By helping those I betrayed and ran away from, to do what it takes until the very end and my last breath"
<DeathStar> <John> This is very good, Myria.
<DeathStar> <Warren> How overly dramatic. 6He notes.
<DeathStar> <John> Will you marry me and cook me meals every day?
<Rylon> 14"..Yeah I tried to simplify it in my head..but it just didn't work" 2He sighs
* Myria stares at John.
* Hotaru_ eyes John, as if unsure how serious he is
<DeathStar> 6* John stares back at Myria, maintaining the stare.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Fine. You begin as an Ensign. 6He turns to walk off.
<Myria> ... ... ...I...need to...excuse me! *stands up and scurries off*
<DeathStar> 6* John watches her go. "Is that a yes?"
<Rylon> 2He was rather relieved upon hearing that. 14"Thanks.." 2Was the last thing he could say as Warren walked off.
* Myria locks herself in the bathroom!
<DeathStar> <John> ... I'll be waiting! .... while I eat turkey...!
<DeathStar> -END SCENE 1-
<DeathStar> Take a few minute breather.
Session Close: Sun Nov 12 21:40:47 2006

Session Start: Sun Nov 12 21:45:42 2006
Session Ident: #Taw
* Logging #Taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#Taw.20061112.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 6 months later. First week of Decemb
<DeathStar> Location: Earth for part and Erusia for Warren
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps down from the shuttle craft, leaning heavily on his cane. He's dressed in dress military uniform for his meeting with Arhn.
* Myria is now known as Arhn
<DeathStar> 6* Back on Earth, you can have your characters any ol' where.
<Arhn> <Erus Envoy> *arrives to meet Warren*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at the envoy as they arrive, coming to a stop as he stands tall.
<Arhn> <Erus Envoy> You are expected. Please, I am here to take you to your meeting.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods his head, stepping forward.
* Rylon has joined #Taw
<Arhn> <Erus Envoy> *leads Warren on to a transport and away they go*
* Rylon has quit IRC (Quit: )
<DeathStar> 6* Warren takes a seat, glancing out to see how things are progressing
* Rylon has joined #Taw
<Arhn> <Erus Envoy> "As you cna be, the reconstruction is virtually complete now."
<Arhn> * can see
<DeathStar> <Warren> Impressive.
<Arhn> 6* The transport moves to a stop in front of Arhn's residence.
<DeathStar> NRP: *it's a palace*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands, using his cane to lift his body up.
<Arhn> <Erus Envoy> This way. *moves to lead Warren*
<Rylon> 2Ry steps inside of the snazziest bar in town, deciding to get to know the area while he was here..and he was all too familiar with these kinds of areas. Slowly he pressed forward, slipping onto a stool next to the bar.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks along behind the envoy.
<DeathStar> NRP: <Warren> .oO (Oh, Envoy. My old Enemy.)
<Arhn> 6* The Envoy stops at the double doors into Arhn's study...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shifts his weight, taking a deep breath as he moves up to the doors. Many months it has been now.
<DeathStar> 6* Blue moves over, cleaning a glass. "What will it be?" 6she asks Rylon.
<Arhn> 6* The door open...Arhn sitting behind her desk, looking at a datapad.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks into the study, moving quietly despite his cane. He comes up to the side of the desk, stopping at a respectful distance.
<Arhn> ...it has been a while.
* Rylon glances over at Blue, examining her curiously. 14"A light beer." 2He seemed to forgoe any heavy drinking for the moment.
<DeathStar> 6* Blue nods, moving over to get his order.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. It has been a while. 6He notes in agreement, shifting the cane in his hand, almost idlely spinning it.
<Arhn> Please...do sit.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren moves over, sitting down in one of the chairs. He props the cane up next to him.
<Arhn> Now...what brings you here?
<DeathStar> 6* Blue returns, setting his drink down before Ry.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Have you heard about the ship being constructed on Earth? 6He asks.
* Rylon nods his thanks, pulling out a few dollars to pay. 14"So I'm new in town..what's there to do around here?"
<Arhn> I have.
<DeathStar> <Blue> Depends. What's your interests. 6She leans on the bar counter.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We are gathering the various interested races to join a diplomatic core on the ship. Since we will be discovering new races and systems, it will give everyone equal chance to open negotiations. 6He tells Arhn. "I am here to see if the Erusian Ascendency wants a represenative on the ship.":
<Rylon> 4"Varies..Can't say I'm very closeminded, I tend to like to try everything once"
<Rylon> NRP: Damn red
<Arhn> ...may I speak with cnador, Warren?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Of course.
<DeathStar> 6* Blue raises a brow. "Well, whenever I want to find something new, I just walk around in the theater and entertainment districts. You'll always find something taking place."
<Arhn> I am,...uncomfortable in my current position.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren raises an eyebrow slightly, but keeps most of his facial muscles in check. "What do you mean?"
<Arhn> I don't like the way it is affecting my personality.
<Rylon> 14"Just walk around? Seems boring without anybody to really go with"
<DeathStar> 6* Blue smiles a bit. "And what type of person would you walk around with?"
* Hotaru_ is now known as Red_Fox
* Red_Fox wanders in, carrying a book on politics and diplomacy
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shifts a bit, running his hand along his knee. "A position such as yours requires a great deal of sacrifice - and one sacrifice is not being who you really are anymore."
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Rylon> Anyone but her
<Arhn> Still...that does not mean I have to accept it. Warren...I wish to go myself.
<Rylon> 14"Someone who's generally sweet, nice, knows how to take care of themselves..but most importantly..doesn't mind the pointy ears" 2He seemed to emphasize the last part with a mild amount of humour in his voice, followed by a light smile.
<DeathStar> NRP: *John sits down beside Ry* <John> That sounds like me.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses a bit, his hand coming to a stop. "Are you ... sure this is what you want? We could be out of touch with our respective systems for a very long time."
<DeathStar> <Blue> I'm pretty sure most women around here would love the ears. It gives you a bit of an elf vibe. 6She pauses, studying him. "You're Erusian, aren't you?"
<Rylon> 14"Once upon a time yes"
* Red_Fox sits down near Ry. "I guess that'd still count me out."
<Arhn> The government of the Ascendancy is stable. The economy is growing. My presence here is not mandatory.
<Rylon> 2He turned slight to gaze upon Fox, noting the deadpan look upon her face. 14"You're not the least bit surprises that I'm..you know..breathing?"
<Rylon> *surprised*
<Red_Fox> "Well... yeah... but.. things have changed so fast, it's more like I'm in shock."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods his head. "Then we'll greatly benefit from having you on this project, Arhn. .... It will be good to have you around again."
<Red_Fox> "I've decided, I'm going to do everything in my power to bring PAX back.. but.. it's going to be a long, hard road."
<Red_Fox> "Especially since politics doesn't come easily to me."
<Rylon> 2He seemed to be a little caught off guard by that. 14"It's been almost a year..and you just..now decided?"
<Red_Fox> "I've been busy.. and it's more magnitude than direction."
<Red_Fox> "I can't let things distract me any more."
<Red_Fox> "Or my own insecurities let me settle for less."
<Arhn> ...Warren...might we speka about...us?
<Red_Fox> "Up until now, I've been working for peace... but never to this extent."
<Red_Fox> "So I'm going to devote my life to it, and actually use my motormouth for good."
* Rylon turned his attention back to Blue...as if giving her that "save me" look. 14"At least you finally decided..make sure to stick to that belief.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, perhaps caught off guard a bit, since neither of them have really spoken about anything relevant in regards to themselves. "Yes."
<Red_Fox> "Hell yeah."
<Red_Fox> "What are you going to do?"
<Arhn> We had a relationship...but have alllowed circumstances to work against us.
<DeathStar> 6* Blue smiles at Ry, as if amused. She fills up the beer for another person.
* Rylon glances toward the drinks behind the bars. 14"Follow my heart, simple as that"
<Red_Fox> "Sounds good."
<DeathStar> <Warren> That is true.
<Arhn> ...perhaps this could be a chance..for us?
<Rylon> 14"But it seemed it's guided my into the direction of you and the others, so I'll be helping you guys on the ship"
<Red_Fox> "I wonder if there's room for me on board.. or whether I should stick back and work on the local alliances."
<Rylon> 14"If they have room for a guy like me, then they would definately have use for you."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shifts, and it seems he's taking a stance much like he does when resolving to deal with a diffcult matter he would rather not deal with. "Too much has happened, Arhn. I am sorry."
<Red_Fox> "I guess so."
<Red_Fox> NRP: Agh, and here's me needing to cut down on characters, too @.@
<Arhn> ...I...see.
<Rylon> 14"But the question is, do you really wish to do it?"
<Red_Fox> "Which? I want to see PAX restored, and I want to be part of it.. but there's both ways."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I should go back to Earth. I have much to do. 6He grabs his cane, using it to stand up.
<Arhn> ...of course....I will join you...when it is time.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods. He moves for the exit to the study, pausing long enough to glance behind him. "I am glad you will be coming with us." 6He turns to go, moving out into the hallway.
<Rylon> "Confusion and indecisive action..Mans greatested weakness..you'll spend more time wondering about what to do, rather then do it..you'll lose sight of that path...take it from somebody who knows..it's the one thing you don't want. It's as simple as picking a drink..whiskey..or a sex on the beach?"
<Rylon> *greatest*
<DeathStar> 6* Blue shoots Ry an amused glance at his analogies.
<Red_Fox> "Yeah.. I just don't want to make the wrong one."
* Arhn folds her hands together on her lap as a silence falls over her study.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses in the hallway long enough to grab his pills, suddenly feeling the need for them more than ever. He pops them out and puts them in his mouth, swallowing them. He proceeds to head for the transport to go.
<Rylon> 14"There is no wrong decision, that's the point..either way..you'll end up getting wasted"
* Red_Fox laughs. "Well.. I can probably learn more staying local, and Warren will want the best diplomats."
<Red_Fox> "Plus, if I mess up, it won't be as bad." *laughs a little*
<Rylon> 14"Then you've made your decision..roll with it..deal with the cards you get..take what life gives you with a smile and a little bit of a scowl..just to scare people"
<Red_Fox> "I'll do fine, I'm sure."
<Rylon> 14"If we have this conversation one more time, then I'm going to suggest a therapist"
* Red_Fox laughs. "We won't."
<Red_Fox> .oO(Though, I wouldn't blame you for suggesting one anyway.)
<Red_Fox> "Damn, I was crazy back then, wasn't I?"
<Red_Fox> NRP: "Was?"
<Rylon> 14"We all had our differences really, I wouldn't say crazy..crazy is..well..thinking about it..so don't"
<Red_Fox> "If you say I wasn't, then I guess I wasn't."
<DeathStar> 6* John steps into the apartment after a long day at the base getting his studying and tutoring done to become a Commander. He moves to his room, yanking off the uniform.
<Rylon> 14"You're just paranoid..really..really..paranoid"
* Arhn is now known as Myria
* Myria is locked up in the bathroom...AGAIN!
<Red_Fox> "If you say so."
<DeathStar> 6* John steps out in just pants, moving to the bathroom. He tries to open the door, but finds it locked. "What in the world....?"
* Myria doesn't make a sound...
<DeathStar> 6* John puts his ear to the door. "Anyone in there? Dias, did you lock the door again and sneak out through some hidden tunnel?"
<Rylon> 2Slides his drink over to Red. 14"You need it more then me"
<Red_Fox> "Well.. thanks."
<Myria> *Thump!*
* Red_Fox turns to Blue. "I guess I'll have a beer."
<Red_Fox> NRP: I almost typed bear
<DeathStar> <John> ....is--is everything okay there?
<DeathStar> 6* Blue nods, getting Red her drink.
<Myria> ...umm...uh...stay away!
<DeathStar> <John> Myria? Are you okay in there? Are you hurt?
<Myria> ...no...not hurt...just...just...
<DeathStar> <John> .... Constapated?
<Myria> ...no!
<DeathStar> <John> Is this a PMS thing? Should I find Em?
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Hota> ... I'm not good enough? Is that it?
<DeathStar> NRP: Dragoons don't have PMS. :P
<Rylon> NRP: You made a jackie face
<Red_Fox> NRP: Lucky for John :P
<Myria> ...m...m...mating cycle!
<DeathStar> <John> .... *blank look* You know, I remember something about a mating cycle.
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<DeathStar> <John> Hey, I got to pee! Hurry up in there. How long does this thing last?
<DeathStar> 6* Blue gets Rylon a refill. She feels he needs it.
<Myria> 6* Loud thump on the door!
<DeathStar> <John> Hey, you don't have to take that attitude with me!
<Myria> Nnnnnnn!
<DeathStar> <John> Uh, you don't sound to good in there? Should I come in?
<Myria> NO!
<DeathStar> 6* John sighs, and eyes his watch. "Why can't she just do what Hotaru does and finish up already?"
* Rylon tilts his head backwards upon the refill, immediatly downing it. 14"I feel as thought I forgot to do something.."
<Myria> 6* The shower turns on!
<DeathStar> <John> Oh come on!!!! 6He pounds on the door.
* Myria climbs into the tub and just lays there...
<DeathStar> 6* John throws up his hands. "Raaagh!!!"
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<DeathStar> 6* John camps outside the door, vowing to give her exactly 10 mins.
* Myria doesn't come out even after time is up...
<DeathStar> 6* John heads into the kitchen and grabs a screwdriver. He marches back and starts working on the door. "Keep a man from his throne, will she?"
<Myria> 6* John gets the door open...
<DeathStar> 6* John sneaks in steathily like, hoping to get by unnoticed.
<Myria> 6* John discovers Myria's clothing discarded in the middle of the bathroom...cold shower running...
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, glancing over the clothing. Nice. He creeps over to the toilet, lifting the lid without making a sound.
<DeathStar> 6* Blue gives Fox a refill, as Ry tunes out to ponder life.
<Myria> 6* There is a sound...
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, glancing around.
* Red_Fox drinks, reading her book
<DeathStar> NRP: *White Fox reads a book next to her.*
* Myria is standing there...sans clothing...twitching...and looking like she's got some serious problems as se stares at him like a cat eyeing dinner.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, hi.... .... hhhaaa.... 6He looks up from her breasts. "I didn't see anything. Not a thing. Um...I'll just...go outside...and find a place..." 6He edges away for the exit
<DeathStar> <Blue> Good book?
<Red_Fox> "Well, I hope so. I'm studying for the future."
* Myria pounces!
<DeathStar> 6* John is knocked onto the bathroom floor. "Uh, Myria. We should talk. ... how about...dinner? Me...you...candlelight...?"
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* Myria is ready to skip the candlelight and the dinner!
<DeathStar> <John> Um...before we go into this...IS THAT A NAKED ERUSIAN MALE! 6He points behind Myria.
<Myria> Muh? *looks*
<DeathStar> 6* John rolls her over so he's perched on top, then he springs for the exit, sliding out into the hallway.
* Myria chases him!
<DeathStar> 6* John grabs a cushion from the couch, holding it like a shield. "Bad, Myria! Bad girl! Sit!"
* Myria runs into the cushion-shield!
<DeathStar> <John> Hah! Who da man?!
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* Myria flops over
<DeathStar> 6* John plops the cushion down on top of her, sitting on it. "Once again, this proves that man is the true dominant sexual creature."
<Myria> NRP: And I need to get going.
<DeathStar> NRP: Roger.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Oh really..."
<Red_Fox> NRP: Seeya
<DeathStar> 6* John glances up.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *looks down at John and naked Myria
<DeathStar> <John> ... ... Welcome back?
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Did I miss much?"
<DeathStar> <John> Not really. Myria was just demonstrating her people's cat like abilities.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> *gives John a LOOK*
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<DeathStar> 6* John lifts the cushion up so Myria can see Hotaru. "See?" 6And with that, he rushes into the bathroom.
<Red_Fox> <Hotaru> "Nice to know I can still scare him."
<Red_Fox> NRP: And... scene shift, I think
<DeathStar> NRP: Actually, he just left you alone with a crazy Erusian in heat.
* Myria has left #taw
<DeathStar> -END SCENE-
Session Close: Sun Nov 12 23:43:54 2006

Session Start: Mon Nov 13 19:51:27 2006
Session Ident: #Taw
* Logging #Taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#Taw.20061113.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 6 months, 1 week
<DeathStar> Location: Dias' Hip Hoppin' Pad - Owned by John
* Chad`Winters steps out of his room groggily wearing only his boxers. He walks through the hallway and towards the kitchen
* Chad`Winters is now known as Dias
* Dias is now known as Dias`
<DeathStar> 6* John munches on cereal in the kitchen, having been preparing to go to the base. He eyes Chad. "Did someone actually sleep inside the house?"
<DeathStar> NRP: Lol. I wrote Chad. Amazing
<Dias`> NRP: Amazing indeed.
* Jackieness has joined #taw
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Jackieness
* Dias` rubs his eyes as he steps into the kitchen and looks at John. "Too much snow." 6He moves over to the fridge and opens it, looking inside.
<DeathStar> <John> And that's stopping you? 6He munches.
* Dias` grabs an orange, half a bottle of apple juice, two eggs and a piece of ham and moves over to the stove.
<Dias`> I couldn't find a nice place to sleep.
<DeathStar> <John> What, no bum cardboard boxes for you to sleep under?
<Dias`> The good ones were already taken. 6He sets his stuff onto the counter and grabs a frying pan and sets it on the stove then turns it on.
<DeathStar> <John> You know, I've been getting a lot of reports about you lately. 6He munches. "Robin Hood, was it?"
<Dias`> Is that what his name was? 6He cracks the two eggs open and pours them into the pan, then tosses the piece of ham in and begins peeling the orange.
<DeathStar> 6* He leans on the counter. "You could be arrested on fraud charges, you know."
* Jackieness is now known as Myria
<Dias`> You could've been arrested for piracy, assault on a lady and terrorism.
<DeathStar> <John> Well played.
<Dias`> ....I didn't mean any harm...I just wanted to help people. 6He stares down at the orange then peels a piece out and pops it into his mouth
<DeathStar> <John> I'm not judging. 6He finishes his cereal.
* Myria disassembles the doorknob of her room and slips out...
<Dias`> Everyone else here seems to be, hence why I spend so much time sleeping elsewhere.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, you know the girls. They love to pick on you. You're a test tube baby.
<Dias`> And you're the man who does no wrong.
<DeathStar> 6* John feigns surprise. "Is that how you view me?"
<Dias`> You look grey to me.
<DeathStar> 6* John leans forward. "Seriously."
<Dias`> Yes seriously, I'm colorblind. 6He begins to toss the seperated orange pieces into the frying pan and begins stiring it up.
<DeathStar> 6* John throws up his hands. "Alright, play it that way."
<Dias`> I view you as a my best friend...
<DeathStar> 6* John leans forward. "But you don't like the unfair treatment you get from the others."
<Dias`> I figure it has to be a female thing.
<DeathStar> <John> Because Hotaru and Myria like to bash you?
<Dias`> I think...6He eyes his food carefully. "That since they to jump your bones, that anything that you do that may be considered immoral, is easily swept away.
<Dias`> NRP: want to
<DeathStar> <John> Very true. 6He cups his hands together. "Lust can be a powerful blinding factor for people. Oh, the women I've slept with who I simply lusted over then later found out I'd rather chew my own arm off than hear them talk."
<Dias`> I can relate to that one. 6He quickly pull his frying pan off and turns the stove off, moving to get a plate.
* Myria pops up behind John.
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, as if sensing something.
<Dias`> Did you know, that if you want to sleep with that bartender chick named Blue, you have to guarantee 3 years with her.
<DeathStar> <John> I think she was jerking your train... 6He pauses, glancing over his shoudler suspiciously.
* Dias` grabs a plate and begins scrapping his scrambled eggs, ham and oranges onto his plate.
<DeathStar> (chain, not train)
* Myria ducks down...
<DeathStar> 6* Seeing nothing, John glances ahead. "...why do I feel like prey..."
<Dias`> No, cuz I counter-offered with 2 months and she laughed at me.
<Dias`> I was curious....Why has Myria's room been pad-locked shut?
<DeathStar> <John> She's in heat. You know, I've debated sending you in there to tame the wild beast.
<Dias`> ...6Lowers his head slightly. "Then I'd be sleazy, wouldn't I?
<DeathStar> <John> Sleazy? Who's been feeding you that bullshit? Myria WANTS to have sex.
* Myria spies on them from the shadows...
<Dias`> Zephyr asked me about Elayne...
<DeathStar> <John> And? 6He tilts his head.
<Dias`> I told her the truth, cuz that's what she told me was right...She didn't seem happy...
<DeathStar> 6* John considers that. "Interesting."
* Dias` moves over to the table and sits across from John and begisn eating his food.
<Dias`> And then I got sad and Blue came and talked to me and I told what happened and she called me sleazy, and then I said I had a best friend that was like that and she called him sleazy.
<DeathStar> <John> Me? SLEAZY? 6He considers it.
<DeathStar> <John> It depends on how you put it into context.
* Myria rises up behind John with a club!
<Dias`> I don't know anymore. Like you taught me, one should always take a car for a test drive before buying it. And to always test drive as many cars before making you're final decision. 6He leans down as he pokes at his food.
<DeathStar> <John> I like sex - with women - and I don't pretend I'm going to settle down. I don't advertise myself in any other fashion. If I think sex with a girl could hurt her when I move on, then I simply don't sleep with said girl.
* Myria swings the club!
<Dias`> I don't want Zephyr to hate me tho...
<DeathStar> 6* John gets hit on the head. "OW! WHAT THE HELL?!?!?" 6He turns.
* Myria holding the instrument of pain!
<DeathStar> 6* John stares at her. "You crazy psychotic bitch in heat!"
* Dias` looks up from his food to see Myria with a club.
<Dias`> Isn't she supposed to be locked up?
<DeathStar> <John> OBVIOUSLY SHE GOT OUT!
<Dias`> Don't yell at me!
<DeathStar> <John> MY HEAD HURTS!
<Dias`> Then stop thinking!
<DeathStar> 6* John grabs the club, wrestling to try to get it away.
* Myria lets go of the club!
<DeathStar> 6* John holds the club, holding it up. "That's right. WHO GOT THE CLUB NOW?"
* Dias` takes a bite of his scrambled egg, orange, ham mess.
* Myria blinks then hands head south!
<DeathStar> <John> I---
<DeathStar> 6* John stares down.
<Dias`> John, we need to get a chimney installed before Christmas.
* Myria seems proud of herself!
<DeathStar> <John> Yeah yeah... 6He tosses Dias a wallet, more interested in this new development.
* Dias` eyes the wallet, then eagerly grabs it and opens it
* Myria feel feel feel.
<DeathStar> 6* It's full of money and credit cards
<DeathStar> <John> I---should go help Myria back into her room....and fix that door... 6He grabs Myria, leading her to the bedroom.
* Dias` pulls out several credit cards then gets out of his chair and moves over to a phone and begins dialing someoen
* Myria is taken away~~
<DeathStar> 6* John leads Myria into the room, scoping out everything as he closes the door with his foot. "Show me that again."
* Myria does it again!
<Dias`> Vinny? This is Dias. I've got the ok to install the chimney. Ready for the credit card number? Yeah? Alright here it comes.
<Dias`> Excellent. I'll let the others know you'll be starting soon. And yes I need it done before Christmas.
<Myria> NRP: <Vinny> I'll even throw in some snow! *Later...* <John> Its not my cocaine! *as the police raid*
<DeathStar> 6* John nods his head, rubbing his chin. He seems to be talking to his inner angel and devil.
* Dias` hangs up the phone and then dials the phone again.
* Myria keeps it up!
<DeathStar> 6* John tugs at his shirt collar. "I should...probably get going...." 6He reaches for the missing doorknob, not taking his eyes away.
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
<Dias`> NewFound Home Security? Yes this is Dias again. I've scrounged up the money for the traps for my special guest and I called Vinny and he will begin construction within the next day.
* Myria becomes more insistant!
* Dias` nods then hangs up move back to his food
<DeathStar> <John> Oh hell. Maybe I'll get a medal. 6He grabs Myria, leading her over to the bed.
* Myria trots over as she gets her way!
<DeathStar> 6* John yanks off his shirt, discarding it on the floor.
<Dias`> So John...6He turns, looking around. "Where...Where the hell did you go?
<DeathStar> 6* There is no John outside in the kitchen
* Dias` scratches his head then walks into the living room then into the hallway
* Dias` stops outside of Myrias door and tilts his head. He then pushes the door open sinec the doorknob was disassembled
<Dias`> John, you still in he...6He freezes, his mouth dropping.
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, glancing up. "Uh..."
<Myria> Mmmmmr?
* Dias` just stands there, his jaw dropped.
<DeathStar> <John> This isn't a show1
* Dias` shakes his head than grabs the door slams it shut, only to have it bounce back and creep open fully again
<DeathStar> 6* John shakes his head, pincing Myria. "Where was I..."
<Myria> Ummm....surprise me?
* Dias` reaches out and pulls the door shut this time and walks down the hallway, his head shaking
<DeathStar> <John> Oh yeah. 6He gets back to what they were doing.
* Myria ooohs and ahhhhs
<Dias`> I soooo gotta try that position. 6He moves over to the HoloVid and turns on cartoons.
<DeathStar> 6* Later that day, John steps back out, buttoning his cuffs and adjusting his uniform. He walks past Dias to get milk from the kitchen.
<Dias`> I was wondering if you were still alive for awhile.
<DeathStar> <John> I had to cure her. 6He drinks the milk.
<Dias`> You deserve a Medal of Valor for it.
<DeathStar> <John> I know, right? The things I do for the people living in this building. 6He plops down beside Dias, looking worn out.
<Dias`> Boy, I sure hope Horatu doesn't find out about your self-less deed. 6He leans back as he watches more cartoons.
<DeathStar> 6* John shoots him a glance.
<Dias`> What? I'm sure she'd understand. He pats John on the shoulder.
<DeathStar> <John> It was a one time thing. Besides, Hotaru and I aren't going steady. I told her how I was and she accepted that.
<Dias`> You really think so huh? I found myself in her room not to long ago, I was looking for my yo-yo that rolled away, and I swore I saw a shrine to you including a hair doll.
<DeathStar> 6* John scratches the side of his face. "Now I see why Warren hooked up with Arhn. W-o-w." 6He says, ignoring the shrine comment.
<Dias`> Yeah?
<DeathStar> 6* John just nods.
<DeathStar> <John> You see, this is why I refuse to be tied down. You'd do well to remember that. 6He eyes his watch. "Well, I got work to do. Keep an eye on Myria for me." 6He hops up and walks out, leaving Dias alone in the apartment with Myria.
* Dias` looks over his shoulder down the hallway to where Myria's room is.
* Myria 's light turns off...
* Dias` looks offended as the light turns off.
* Dias` reaches under the couch and procurs a ball, he then chucks it down the hall and bounces it into her room.
<Myria> 6* The light turns on...
* Dias` watches from the safety of his couch.
* Myria comes out...clad in her undies!
* Dias` stares in shock and awe.
* Myria moves down the hall toward Dias...
* Dias` continues to stare, his head craned around to watch her
* Dias` reaches behind him and then tosses a ball by Myria
* Myria then walks past Dias and to the refrigerator!
* Dias` eyes her, a solemn look on his face. He then turns to watch the tv.
<DeathStar> -END SCENE-
<DeathStar> Okay, before I get to the IMPORTANT SCENE, Dias wants a christmas session.
<DeathStar> Who's with him?
<Myria> Important scene?
<DeathStar> Yeah, something important that will be dealt with in S8.
<Dias`> It's going to get done regardless.
<DeathStar> Basically I have to foreshadow something that will play heavily in S8. Something I've planned since S7 was ending.
<Myria> k
<DeathStar> So, do you want Christmas With Dias?
<Seraphna> okies
<DeathStar> Okay, I guess this will be...
* DeathStar eyes things
<DeathStar> Week 4 of Month 6
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* #Taw is being logged
<DeathStar> Stardate: 6 months, 4 weeks. Christmas Day.
<DeathStar> Location: The John Apartment PAd
<DeathStar> 6* John walks out of his room, rubbing his face, wearing a robe. He eyes the tree in the corner.
* Dias` comes running past John and slides over to the newly constructed chimney.
<DeathStar> <John> What...the fuck...is that? 6He eyes the chimney, having not been around as much since his Myria fling.
<Dias`> Well...since Santa comes through the chimney, I figured he wouldn't come if we didn't have one.
<DeathStar> 6* John keeps staring. "HOW DID WE PAY FOR THAT?"
<Dias`> With a credit car.
<DeathStar> <John> YOU DON'T HAVE A CREDIT CARD!
<Dias`> Of course not, I'm barely 19.
<DeathStar> <John> DID YOU STEAL MY CARD?!
<Ariel> <Em> *walks in, bringing in the mail* "...lot of bills this month."
<Dias`> No! 6He peers up into the chimney with a flashlight, obviously searching for something. "You gave it to me."
<DeathStar> <John> WHEN?!
* Seraphna walks in after her, wearing a coat and scarf, carrying a bag of presents.
<Dias`> The morning Myria clubbed you....6He eyes the traps. "How'd that fat bastard get through my traps?!
<DeathStar> <John> ... 6He twitches.
<Seraphna> "Santa has secret ninja training."
<Dias`> 6Chad Winters walks through a graveyard, two vases in his hand, the snow collecting on him as he walks.
<Dias`> And I've gotta P-214 Security System installed in my chimney.
* Seraphna puts the presents down.
<DeathStar> 6* John snatches the bill from Em, his eys widening.
<DeathStar> <John> THIS COST MY ENTIRE GOLD BAR.
<Ariel> <Em> "Hey! You could just ask... never seen anyone so eager to see a bill."
<Dias`> 6There already appears to be a lot of presents under the tree, apparently someone's been very busy this last month.
<DeathStar> 6* John makes a choking sound, as if he's dying. He grabs his heart and falls over.
* Dias` stands up, growling slightly. "I'll get you next time you sneaky fat man...I swear on John's grave that I will get you!"
* Myria shuffles out of her room...
* Dias` turns eyeing Serena. 1"Hey, it's the old lady with the grey hair."
* Seraphna shakes her head, "Yeah... that's me."
<DeathStar> 6* John lays on the floor.
<Dias`> Did you hair get grayer?"
<Dias`> 6Chad stops before a grave stone and stands there, his head hung down.
<Ariel> <Em> *kneels down* "...you okay?"
<DeathStar> <John> I--I must die to avoid..paying..bill...
<Dias`> I gotta good deal on it John! All because of my ability to work things out.
<DeathStar> 6* John stands up, grumbling. He glances at Myria, acting awkward as he rubs the back of his head.
<Myria> What?
* Seraphna sighs, "How much is it John?"
<DeathStar> <John> Nothing. 6He eyes Myria, turning to face Sera. "I don't accept money from evil."
<Seraphna> "How about Hotaru's sister?"
<DeathStar> 6* John narrows his eyes. "Evil pays in full." 6He hands over the bill.
<Seraphna> *There is a single rose on the grave, and fresh boot tracks nearby.
* Seraphna looks at the bill
<DeathStar> <John> So, why are we all up this early again?
<Dias`> 6Chad eyes the rose, but ignores it otherwise and sets down two seperate vases. One full grown rose in one and a barely blossomed rose in the other.
<Dias`> So you can give me christmas gifts.
<DeathStar> <John> ... Why would I do that?
<Dias`> Because I bought you gifts.
<DeathStar> 6* John raises a brow. He eyes the bill again to see if Dias used his own card
* Dias` it doesn't appear he did.
<DeathStar> <John> Fine. Kids go first. 6He motions to Dias to begin.
<Dias`> Woohoo! 6Slides over to the Tree and begins rummaging threw, sliding his presents behind him
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes the girls, sitting down on the couch.
* Myria flops down on to the floor.
<DeathStar> 6* It seems John got Dias something.
* Dias` grabs th 4th gift he finds, from John and moves over to his spot and tears John's gift open.
<DeathStar> 6* It's a book. The Karma Sutra. And a list of phone numbers.
<DeathStar> 6* John gives Dias a thumbs up.
* Dias` beams happily then eyes the phone numbers and gives John a thumbs up bakc.
* Myria blinks.
* Alicia is now known as Hotaru_
* Dias` opens up his 3 remaining gifts. 1"Thanks John!"
<DeathStar> 6* There's a knock on the front door. John gets up and answers it, letting Zephyr in. "Hello, Zephyr." 6*She waves, moving over with her bag of presents.
* Seraphna sits back and watches her nephew.
<Dias`> 6Chad drops to his knees infront of the grave and kneels there as snow begins to compound on his shoulders and head.
* Hotaru_ heads over, having been busy
<Dias`> /me turns spotting Zephyr and quickly closes the book, hiding it.
* Dias` turns spotting Zephyr and quickly closes the book, hiding it. 1"ZEPHYR!?"
<Dias`> NRP: Munis the ?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hello. Already begun, I see. 6She takes a seat.
<Hotaru_> "Okay, I've finished.. what did I... Hello Zephyr"
* Hotaru_ takes a seat too, after looking for a gift to her
<DeathStar> NRP: For her?
<Hotaru_> NRP: Yeah
<Hotaru_> NRP: Weird phrasing
<DeathStar> 6* It seems John has something, indeed, under the tree for Hotaru. And Myria. And Em.
* Seraphna smiles softly to Zephyr
* Hotaru_ goes to collect the present
* Myria finds her package and opens it up
<Dias`> 6It also appears there about 3-4 gifts for each of them from Dias too
* Hotaru_ opens her present, unless it's a joint present
<DeathStar> 6* Myria would find a shirt saying: "I KAN SPEAC BASIK".
* Seraphna isn't even looking at teh presents, she probably expects nothing.
<DeathStar> NRP: *and a list of phone numbers. John gives Myria a thumbs up*
<DeathStar> 6* Hotaru would find inside some music CDs, since John remembered her taste in music from long, long ago
* Myria blink blinks.
<Hotaru_> "Thankyou!"
* Hotaru_ pretty much glomps John
<DeathStar> 6* John blinks.
<DeathStar> <John> Wow, and here I wonder what I would have got if I gave you diamonds.
* Dias` looks at John. 1"Told you."
<DeathStar> 6* John makes a face at Dias.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches Hotaru amusedly, holding a present to Dias, while he's busy.
* Dias` turns, looking at Zephyr. 6"For me?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yep.
* Dias` grabs it then opens it, looking inside
<DeathStar> 6* Inside is something so awesome, it cannot be told.
* Dias` looks up at Zephyr, a huge smile on his face. He leaps up off the floor and gives her a hug.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr blinks, returning the hug tentatively.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands on his roof, blanketed in snow as he eyes the city. He drinks his alcohol.
<Myria> NRP: I am sleepy...
<Ariel> <Em> *opens her present hesitantly... savoring the fact she can't tell what's inside yet*
<DeathStar> 6* It's a book on how to be a test pilot.
<Myria> NRP: Ok...I'm going to go ahead and go now...
<Ariel> NRP: G'night Jackie
<Hotaru_> NRP: Night
* Myria has left #taw
<Ariel> <Em> *laughs a little* "Well, I didn't expect that."
<DeathStar> <John> I have a sense of humor.
* Ariel is now known as Vanguard
* Dias` turns and moves to the tree and pulls out a present and hands it to Zephyr. 1"For you!"
* Seraphna is now known as Lia
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr blinks, then begins to open the present.
<Vanguard> <Em> "Can't blaim you for that." *smiles, and nudges her box towards John*
<Hotaru_> "Mine next?"
<DeathStar> 6* John takes the box. "This won't explode in my face, will it?" 6He begins to open it.
<Dias`> 6Inside her box is a picture of him and her from 3 months ago in a crystline frame.
<Vanguard> <Em> "Well, I'd hope not." *got him a hooded robe, embroidered with "Hero in training" on the back, after all*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr smiles at the picture, looking up at Dias. "Thank you."
<DeathStar> 6* John laughs.
* Hotaru_ smiles
<Lia> *Sera pulls out a gift and hands it to Dias.
* Dias` eyes the gift.
<Lia> *It's a rather huge box.
* Dias` wonders where and how she pulled that rather huge box from.
* Hotaru_ pushes a present towards John
<DeathStar> 6* John takes Hotaru's present, grinning and opening it.
<Hotaru_> * It's a guide to alcoholic drinks of the galaxy
<DeathStar> <John> Is this a hint I should become an alcoholic? 6He flips through some of the pages with a grin.
* Dias` looks over at Zephyr, looking for an ok from her.
<Hotaru_> "No, but I figure you'd get some use from it anyway."
<Vanguard> <Em> "Hota! Don't give him any bad ideas."
<DeathStar> <John> Oooo, this one sounds delicious
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shrugs.
* Hotaru_ looks sheepish suddenly
* Dias` begins opening it
<Lia> *The box opens, to reveal another box.
* Dias` eyes the box, slightly angry. He grabs the next box and opens it
* Hotaru_ grins, watching this
<Lia> *Inside, is yet another box.
<DeathStar> 6* John rubs his face as he watches
* Lia smiles softly
<Lia> *Sera
* Dias` growls, a look of annoyance on his face. He grabs the next box and opens it
<Vanguard> <Em> "Well... this might take a while." *pulls out a small box for Zephyr* "I haven't known you long, but I hope you'll like this."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr blinks in surprise, taking it. "I- thank you." 6She tentatively opens it.
<Hotaru_> NRP: I wish I had some clue what to give Zephyr ^^;
<Lia> *It's a small box, inside is a small silk bag.
<Vanguard> 6* Inside is simply a small, crystal formation. It glows softly, due to naturally luminescant properties.
<Dias`> 6Chad stands up finally, the snow that collected on his head, falling to the ground. He turns putting his hands in his pockets and begins walking away
* Dias` eyes the silk bag, then glares at Serena, as if juding her.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr holds it up, staring at it as she tilts her head, captivated by it. "It's beautiful."
<Lia> Serena> "Look inside dear."
* Dias` eyes the bag then opens it, grumbling at the waste of time.
<Lia> *Theres a few hundred credits in there.
<Vanguard> <Em> *smiles* "I'm glad you like it. You're a hard one to shop for."
<Lia> Serena> "I figured we'd just get right to the cash this time."
* Dias` eyes the credits then begins counting on his fingers.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> It's amazing. 6She looks up at Em, smiling.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans forward, glancing down at the city enjoying their Christmas.
* Dias` walks over to John and hands him the silk bag of credits.
<DeathStar> <John> ....?
* Hotaru_ smiles too. "I wish I had something as good to give you."
* Vanguard is out in the park, sitting quietly amoung the trees. Today has a very significant meaning for her too, though not the same as the others.
<Dias`> For turning your bed into a snowsled.
<DeathStar> <John> ... WHAT?
<Dias`> Well you weren't using it...so I used it to slide down stree hill 3 blocks down from here.
<DeathStar> 6* John tightens his fist, closing his eyes.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sighs, shaking her head.
* Lia busts out laughing
<Dias`> That should be more than enough to buy you a better bed.
<Lia> *Sera
<DeathStar> 6* Moments later, Dias can be seen flying out the window into the snow.
<Vanguard> NRP: wow... I didn't realize what name I was on.
<DeathStar> <John> You're right. That IS immensely satisfying.
<Hotaru_> NRP: ^^;;
<Hotaru_> "Am I the only one here who hasn't thrown him out of the window?"
<Dias`> 6Chad steps upto his apartment complex and makes his way inside towards his room
* Dias` hits the snow and bounces off it and onto the floor, having placed a mattress there ahead of time.
<Dias`> NRP: street
<DeathStar> <John> ...
<DeathStar> <John> He's getting smarter.
<Hotaru_> "Good job, Zephyr."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shakes her head. "His craftiness is his own doings."
* Dias` hurls a snowball threw the open window and right towards John's head.
<DeathStar> 6* John is hit in the face.
<Dias`> 6Chad steps upto this apartment door and shakes himself off before unlocking the door and stepping inside.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren finishes his bottle of alcohol, then turns, moving inside his apartment, where he will proceed to spend Christmas alone.
<Lia> *There's a knock on Warren's door.
<Hotaru_> "Well, he's putting it to good use now, instead of..." *trails off*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans on his cane, sighing and popping his pain pills before he answers the door. He moves over, opening it and giving the person his biggest glare face ever.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> He was giving to the poor. 6She notes to Hotaru. John wipes his face off.
<Lia> *Persons, Ceres and Elayne smile at him, Elayne holding some Eggnog.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren slams the door shut and turns to walk back to his couch.
<Lia> NRP: *They plot his doom now, his DOOM.
<Lia> *They knock again.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren moves to the bedroom so he can't hear.
<Dias`> 6Chad shuts the door behind him and moves into his apartment, setting his coat down on the couch.
<DeathStar> <John> He was giving to the poor? HAH.
<Lia> *They shrug at each other and head off for thier next victim.
<Hotaru_> "I guess it's not all bad then..."
<DeathStar> 6* John smirks at Hotaru.
* Lia passes a gift to Hotaru
<Lia> *SERA x.x
<Hotaru_> "Thankyou." *starts to open it*
<Dias`> 6Chad moves into his kitchen and grabs 4 bottles of beer and moves to his couch, sitting down. He flips the Holovid on and begins watching tv.
* Dias` opens the door to the apartment and shakes himself off, tossing snow everywhere.
<DeathStar> <John> Hey, Robin Hood. Hotaru has something she wants to say to you.
<Lia> *Inside is a studded animal, yet another dragon, this one looks brand new however.
<DeathStar> 6* While sitting in the park, Not-Vanguard would spot a familiar red head on the frozen pond, iceskating.
* Dias` looks over at Hotaru, an apathetic look on his face.
<Hotaru_> "Thanks Sera.." *looks over to Dias* "You really gave the money to the poor?"
<Dias`> Well I gambled it first, tripled it then gave it the poor.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sighs a bit.
<Hotaru_> "... you're unbelievable, Dias."
<DeathStar> 6* John howls with laughter.
* Dias` stares at Hotaru. 1"If it was John, you would've forgotten about the gambling part.
<Hotaru_> "If it was John, I wouldn't have had to."
<Dias`> That's just because you want to jump his bones.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stares at Hotaru
<Hotaru_> "No, it's because John wouldn't gamble someone else's money!"
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses in laughing.
<DeathStar> 6* John whistles.
<Dias`> If he knew he could triple it, I he would've.
<Hotaru_> "..."
* Dias` stares at her more intently. 1"He was a space pirate.
<Hotaru_> "I know THAT!"
<Dias`> Space pirates gamble. You just choose to ignore these things because you want him.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You still want to jump his bones? 6She tilts her head in disbelief.
<DeathStar> 6* John glances at Sera, shrugging. "It's a burden I carry, being this good looking."
<Dias`> And you say I need the class's on morals. 6He crosses his arms, huffing.
<Hotaru_> "Sometimes... sometimes he annoys me so much I don't know what I see in him."
<Hotaru_> "Dias, you do."
<Dias`> Is it wrong to sell a food product at an inflated price?
<Hotaru_> "... yes?"
<Dias`> Then there are a lot of wrong boy and girl scouts out there.
<Hotaru_> "... that's different."
<Dias`> How so? I sold those cookies to make money to give to the poor.
<Dias`> 6Chad cracks open a beer and takes a drink.
<Hotaru_> "That's one thing. Selling EMPTY BOXES is another!"
<Dias`> The empty boxes were there for display and to help create the illusion.. I only handed out filled box's.
<Hotaru_> "In any case, I like John because he's honestly trying to improve."
* Dias` looks at John then at Hotaru then at John again
<Hotaru_> "He's good at heart, and trying to break bad habits."
<Dias`> You change the subject when you know you're wrong.
<DeathStar> <John> .... ...
* Hotaru_ eyes Dias "..."
* Dias` eyes her back. 1"I'm leaving then. Thank you for making my first christmas so thrilling. 6He turns and walks out the door, slamming it shut behind him.
<Hotaru_> "... maybe I was a little too hard on him..."
<DeathStar> 6* John stands there, and Zephyr gets up, following Dias out.
* Hotaru_ gets up, to try to apologize, before Dias gets too far away
<DeathStar> 6* John sits down beside Sera, eyeing her. "I'm not wearing anything under this robe."
<Dias`> 6By the time they get outside, Dias is long gone amongst the crowds.
<Hotaru_> NRP: <Hotaru> "I take it back."
* Hotaru_ sighs. "I... really messed up this time..."
<DeathStar> -END SCENE-
<Dias`> Let's do that important scene
<DeathStar> But...
<Dias`> BUT NOTHIGN!
* Dias` shoves you into the next mini
* DeathStar screams rape.
* Hotaru_ Mikuru-beams Dias
<DeathStar> There really is no one important on right now but Chad. I mean, all the fighter/investigator characters are offline.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Chad. I have found important info. Info only YOU can know.
<Hotaru_> LOL
<Dias`> What losers!
<Dias`> And here I was all wound up to pull another session
<Dias`> Err...I mean mini
<DeathStar> It's true.
<DeathStar> *pats* I guess we can have a Warren/Chad secret meeting.
<DeathStar> <Warren> *pulls out the vodka* This is the secret info I called you here for.
<Dias`> <John> Well girls, I'm going to go down to the local strip club, convince a couple strippers to come to a motel with me, have my way with them. Then take their money and go back to the strip club to buy some lap dances.
<Dias`> <Hotaru> That's nice John. Remember to tip them nicely
<DeathStar> Terrible.
<DeathStar> Here we go.
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 4
<DeathStar> 3
<DeathStar> 2
<DeathStar> 1
<DeathStar> -0-
<Dias`> John is really.
* #Taw is being logged
<DeathStar> Stardate: 6 months 4 weeks 4 days
<DeathStar> Location: The Military Base
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans on his cane, eyeing Chad across the holotable that is between them. It's clear he's high, as he normally is these days. And the reasons for calling Chad in don't seem to be in regards to the ship.
* Dias` is now known as Chad`Winters
* Chad`Winters crosses his arms, looking across the table at Warren.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I've been going over the data files of Darien's. Most of the computers were scrambled from that creature's hyperspace energies, but we were able to piece together some information.
<Chad`Winters> Information....On Origin?
<DeathStar> <Warren> No. On the people we assumed died in that building that day. 6He straightens himself up, obviously about to hit a sore topic.
* Chad`Winters 's shoulders stiffen up. 1"Go on."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans forward a bit. "12 people were MIA that day. While it took us a while to search much of the debris, we found only 11 bodies. 10 in the complex, and 1 a block away. The person's body we are missing is a security guard called Chuck Yeger." 6He slides a folder out on the man. "It is impossible he was part of V.I. and may have critical files regarding Origin - and have given them to the final member of V.I."
<DeathStar> (er, possible
* Chad`Winters moves his hand down to catch the folder. He flips it open, studying the inside. 1"But Origin was destroyed.
<DeathStar> <Warren> The samples we found. 6He notes.
<Chad`Winters> Be it as it may, it doesn't do anything special. We saw what it did to Darien, and all that was was give him knowledge from the Prime Reality.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Granted. It was waste material. However, since it's origin source is not of this reality, we could not fully grasp it's implications in this reality. Say - on a person who was native to this galaxy only."
* Chad`Winters sighs, rubbings his face. 1"If he survived it...Then yes we do have an unknown outcome.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Also, Origin killed Darien briefly. It could be used as a weapon.
<Chad`Winters> No more potent than Arsenic tho.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We cannot be sure the effects end there.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We did not have time to study Darien.
<Chad`Winters> This is true. There's already too many unknown factors now. I'll get a team of Black Ops on trying to track down Chuck Yeger.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Good.
<Chad`Winters> As difficult as it was to keep tabs on them in such a large group, this won't be any easier with them working now in smaller cells.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Agreed. And our time on Earth is growing shorter. We should resolve this matter before we go.
<Chad`Winters> Tell me something Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren studies Chad.
<Chad`Winters> I can only think of one reason to send a ship of 10,000 people of various races into another galaxy, and it's not exploration.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren rubs his chin. "What do you think it is then?"
<Chad`Winters> The timing is what bugs me. With the Tsiv Empire become more and more agressive...It leads only to one viable reason.
<DeathStar> <Warren> You believe it is to leave in case war comes to Earth.
<Chad`Winters> I believe it's to try and guarantee the survival of races.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps his cane. "Odds would have it that the ship is more likely to be destroyed in it's journey than Earth."
<Chad`Winters> Man would never of gotten where they were today had they not stepped out of the cave to pick up the branch that was ignited by lightning.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Technically our evolution bypassed that stage of development.
* Chad`Winters lets out a short laugh. 1"Sounds like you've been spending too much time with Stella Akai.
<DeathStar> <Warren> She stalks me from time to time.
<Chad`Winters> Must be the cane.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Chicks dig the cane. 6He notes in his same flat tone.
<Chad`Winters> I hear they also like a man in power...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shrugs his shoulders.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I keep meaning to speak with Ariel about if she wants a dragon representative. Will you handle that for me?
* Chad`Winters looks at Warren strangely. 1"Yeah...I can do that."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods. "Thanks." 6He turns to go.
* Chad`Winters picks up the folder and turns, leaving.
<DeathStar> -END SCENE-
<DeathStar> -NEW SCENE, LATER THAT DAY-
<DeathStar> Location: Ariel's Hip Hop Pop Pad
* Chad`Winters steps upto the front door and raps his left knuckles on the door
* Chad`Winters looks in through the door glass then knocks on the door again.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr opens the door, blinking in surprise. "Chad?"
* Chad`Winters looks at Zephyr, his head tilting slightly. 1Zephyr, how's it going?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Good. 6She gives him a quick, fleeting smile. "What brings you here?"
<Chad`Winters> Warren sent me to talk to Ariel about something, she around?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> She's not right in this moment. Is there something I can pass on?
<Chad`Winters> Yeah, Warren wants to know if she wants a Dragoon Representative for the Intergalactic Ship.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh. Sure, I'll bring it up to her.
<Chad`Winters> So how was Christmas for you?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> It was nice. How ... was your Christmas? 6She brushes a hand through her brown hair.
<Chad`Winters> It was well.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods her head.
<Chad`Winters> Did you get everything you wanted?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr laughs a bit. "I suppose I'm satisfied."
<Chad`Winters> That's good to hear.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> And you?
<Chad`Winters> No.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh.
<Chad`Winters> But we can't always get what we want.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> No. No we cannot. 6Her tone suggests she understands this.
* Chad`Winters lets out a forced laugh. 1"Guess I wasn't on Santa's Good list.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances up at him. "Don't say that."
* Chad`Winters turns around and leans up against the house. 1"I heard Dias is giving you a run for your money.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> He certainly knows how to make me ... undergo certain scenarios.
<Chad`Winters> What do you mean?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I find it difficult to keep up with him. He is always involving himself in new adventures and schemes. It is, to say the least, interesting to figure out what he will do next.
<Chad`Winters> This is probably his way of releasing his frustration of being bored.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I can imagine. He spent too much time in space with John.
<Chad`Winters> As long as he stays out of jail...even though I'm sure he'ld find a way to con his way out of it.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> He certainly knows how to talk himself out of situations. 6She agrees, shifting a bit to tuck her hands into her jeans.
<Chad`Winters> He actually circle talked me into buying him ice-cream at 12 at night.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr smiles a bit. "That sounds like him."
<Chad`Winters> Do you think he's getting a good grasp on morals and ethics then?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> He understands it, but finds ways to bend the rules.
<Chad`Winters> That's the problem with morals, you only need to look at it in the right light.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods her head. "Yes."
<Chad`Winters> How's your aim coming along?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Warren's helped to retrain me. I think I'm almost back to what I was at.
<Chad`Winters> You'll surprass it soon enough then.
<Chad`Winters> I got Dias onto the ship...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Maybe. I'll take it one step at a time.
<DeathStar> NRP: *implant my first*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr blinks. "Really? He'll love that."
<Chad`Winters> He'll want to be with John and I wouldn't want him left here alone.
Session Close: Tue Nov 14 00:00:00 2006
Session Start: Tue Nov 14 00:00:00 2006
Session Ident: #Taw
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, catching his meaning. "I'm sure it'll be a good experience, then, for him on the ship."
<Chad`Winters> I just hope he doesn't get bored on the ship.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I doubt it. It sounds like he'll find plenty to do, with 10,000 people.
<Chad`Winters> I just hope he doesn't decide to carry his current acts over to it.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr smiles a bit. "Something tells me he would be caught easier. And then Warren would be the one dealing his punishment."
<Chad`Winters> It'd only take one time too with Warren.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> That's Warren for you. 6She pulls out a hand from her pocket to tuck away some of her hair behind her ear. "What compels you to go on the ship?"
<Chad`Winters> ...6Reaches upto his stocking cap and pulls it off. "There's nothing left behind for me here save a person or two."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods. "So you're seeing what's out there instead."
<Chad`Winters> I honestly don't even know if I even care if there's anything out there.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You have to care about something, Chad. Even Warren cares about things.
<Chad`Winters> He mostly cares about his whiskey right now.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shifts, indicating she probably knew that already. "We all deal with pain in different ways."
<Chad`Winters> Yeah....we do. 6He glances up at the sky briefly then back down at the street infront of him.
<DeathStar> 6* She studies him a moment, then takes a deep breath. "I should probably get back inside. It's cold out here and I'm not dressed properly."
<Chad`Winters> It was nice talking to you again Zephyr, it made the trip down here worth it.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> It was nice seeing you, too, Chad. 6And she sounds like she means it.
<Chad`Winters> Wait...I have something for you. 6He reaches into his coat pocket and pulls out a small wrapped gift and hands it to her. "A late Christmas gift."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, taking the gift into her hands, holding it tenderly.
<Chad`Winters> It's nothing special, just a gift for someone who's always there in my darkest hours.
<DeathStar> 6* She studies him, then moves to unwrap it.
<Chad`Winters> 6Inside is a small silver bracelet
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Thank you. 6She looks up. "It's wonderful."
* Chad`Winters gives her a soft smile then pushes off the house and begins walking away.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches him go, then turns to step inside the house, holding the bracelet as she looks down at it. She closes her eyes, remembering the days of PAX before everything became so complicated.
<DeathStar> -END SCENE-
Session Close: Tue Nov 14 00:18:01 2006