Session Start: Thu Jan 11 19:47:14 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070111.log'
<DeathStar> Episode 2: Uncharted Worlds
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-585.3.25 -Night Cycle on Ship-
<DeathStar> Location: THE PAX
* Dias` sits down in the bar, 2 shots before him on the table
<DeathStar> 6* And so, after hours of navigating the near by system, and making sure all areas of the ship were functioning correctly, the day shift is off and the night shift is on. The night life of the civilian decks have begun
<DeathStar> 6* John steps into the bar, dressed in civilian clothes as he's off duty. He slaps the bar. "Your best alcohol, my good female bartender."
* Xanatos is currently in the bathroom to his and Erevis' room, taking a nice shower.
* Dias` spins around in his chair, waving John over. 1"OVER HERE YA JACKASS!"
* Alicia is now known as Terra
<DeathStar> 6* John nods to Dias. "AFTER MY DRINK." 6He waits on Terra.
* Terra hands drinks off to Dias and John, smiling
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis steps into the room, pulling off the blue coat of the uniform, wearing a white undershirt to go with it. She moves to the dresser and sets it down on it
<DeathStar> 6* John takes his drink and moves over, sitting across from Dias.
<Dias`> How was your first day of work?
<DeathStar> <John> Difficult. Warren made us check every fraggin' system on this ship.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *orders a whiskey, and sits with John and Dias*
* Xanatos finishes up with the shower turning it off, he stands there for a moment his hand extended to rest on the wall as water drips off of him. He seems to be thinking as he slowly moves his hand over to his towel and brings it up to his face.
* Jackieness is now known as Cassandra
<DeathStar> 6* John nods to Hotaru as she joins them.
* Dias` glances over at Hotaru. 1"Beautiful."
<DeathStar> 6* John leans in closer to Hotaru. "The boy has a crush on you."
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Are you hitting on me now?"
* Cassandra steps into the bar, the jacket of her uniform tossed over her shoulder.
<Dias`> Actually, I was commenting on John's hard work, but yes you are beautiful.
* Xanatos dries up and wraps the towel around his waist, stepping out of the bathroom, he notices Erevis and pauses a second before moving over to get some clean clothes. "How was work?" He says in idle conversation.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Well, I can't complain about that."
<Terra> <Hotaru> *drinks her whiskey*
<DeathStar> 6* John chuckles, throwing back some of his drink. He glances at Cass. "The Ice Queen is here."
* Dias` grabs both shots and downs them, slamming both shot glasses on the table
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pauses, then stops her undressing. "Progressive."
* Cassandra heads on up to the bar.
<Terra> "What can I get you?"
<Dias`> So did you get me access to all the female crew quarters' surveillance system yet?
<Terra> <Hotaru> "..."
<DeathStar> <John> No, and stop asking. 6He eyes Dias.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *thumbs up to John*
<Xanatos> So you accomplished alot? *he stops and tilts his head to look at her stop undressing, he shakes his head and continues to get dressed*
* Dias` looks over at Hotaru. "Gotta make sure none of them are choking.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes. 6She sits down on the bed.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I'm sure that's *really* what's on your mind."
<Dias`> Sounded good at the time. 6Reaches over and grabs John's other drink and begins drinking it.
* Xanatos pulls on a white t-shirt and sits down beside Erevis to put his socks on. "Give me one second and i'll step outside so you can change."
<Cassandra> I'll take a vodka shot.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *glances idly at Dias, John and Hotaru, from across the room, but says nothing. Crazies.*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am fine. 6She just lays on the bed, as if she plans to wear clothing
* Terra hands Cass her shot
<Cassandra> Thanks.
* Xanatos glances down at Erevis. "Don't worry, I'll sleep on the floor. I wouldn't want to make you any more uncomfortable."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Do not be difficult. 6She just lays there with her back to him.
* Seraphna steps into teh bar, looking around, quietly as she always is. Always.
<DeathStar> 6* John glances up as Seraphna enters.
* Dias` looks behind him, following John's glance. 1"Hey it's the old lady!"
* Xanatos sighs. "I'm trying to be helpful."
* Terra has a sudden premonition of danger
<DeathStar> <John> Hey, Sera. 6He gets up. "Let me buy you a drink."
* Seraphna smirks at Dias, then smiles softly to John and nods.
* Dias` raises his eyebrows then looks at Hotaru, winking at her.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis says nothing, perhaps pretending to be aslepe.
<Cassandra> Something wrong?
<DeathStar> 6* John grabs his credits, and tosses them down to Terra, ordering Sera's drink.
<Terra> "Oh, nothing." *takes the money*
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Hey Sera." ^^
* Xanatos sighs and slides his jeans on, then he moves over and grabs a black shirt to slide on over his white shirt, he moves over and slides his shoes on. "I'm going to explore the ship. I hope you sleep well."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *decides not to be antisocial, and wanders over to Cassandra* "How's ship life treating you?"
<DeathStar> 6* As Xanatos goes to get up, the room's personal commlink pad beeps with a message.
* Seraphna smiles and waves to them, taking a sip of her drink
<DeathStar> <John> Good? 6He asks Sera.
* Xanatos tilts his head looking over at Erevis. "Should I get that?"
* Dias` waves for three shot glass's
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is your room. 6She notes.
* Xanatos moves over and opens the message.
* Seraphna nods and drinks it down.
<Cassandra> Its been alright. Not the first time I've been in a ship.
<DeathStar> 6* It's a message stating Xanatos should report to the medical bay for a brief checkup and meeting with the doctor. A specific path is laid out for him to follow.
* Dias` drums his fingers as he stares at Hotaru.
<DeathStar> <John> You know, I have some better stuff in my room. Real homemade stuff. 6He nods his head at the exit. "Think you'd be interested?"
* Xanatos narrows his eyes. "Looks like Warren found out i'm here. I kinda assumed it would happen." He notes, looking over at Erevis. "Don't wait up." He moves to step out, taking the path as outlined, but keeping a watchful "eye" out.
* Terra "..."s a little at that
* Seraphna blinks and nods to John.
<DeathStar> 6* John nods, putting an arm around her and leading her out
<Dias`> HEY BARKEEP! THREE SHOTS OF WINDSOR!
<DeathStar> 6* As Xanatos walks through the hallways, the hallways are cleared of people
<Terra> "Coming up!" *gets Dias his shots*
* Xanatos sighs as he notices this, assuming the worse will happen.
<Dias`> Finally...6He mumbles, sliding two over to Hotaru. 1"You're one behind me.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Well... not a long term one like this one. Right?"
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Must've gotten here late." *drinks*
<Dias`> Yeah. 6He takes his shot then slams it down upside down.
* Seraphna walks with John, blushing a little.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *drinks her second*
<DeathStar> <John> You did a mighty fine job today. Perfect, really. I think Warren even had a moment of silent pride.
<Dias`> You check out the ship yet?
<DeathStar> 6* As Xanatos walks, a sound behind him
* Xanatos uses his eye to check it while also keeping his other real eye on alert.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "A bit.. it seems almost perfect."
<DeathStar> 6* The hallway behind is empty.
* Seraphna blushes a little harder, looking down shyly
<Cassandra> Well, PAX was like this...the original PAX. Difference is that this one moves.
<Dias`> Perfect? Bah it's all one color. 6He motions for two drinks.
* Xanatos has his synthetic eye do sweeps around him as he continues onto the checkup spot.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *laughs*
* Terra brings them over soon enough
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Yeah... not like you can take a couple days off and hit the beach on this boat."
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, a burst of EMP knocks out the lights and Xan's eye.
<Dias`> How are the quarters like? 6He takes a sip from his new drink
<DeathStar> 6* John reaches his room and unlocks the door with his card key, opening it
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Nice and comfortable. I'm going to like it here."
* Xanatos slides low and edges against the wall to his right, he keeps on alert, waiting for his normal eye to adjust to the lack of light.
<Cassandra> Of course, we still have no idea where the hell we are.
* Seraphna steps in, looking around curiously
<DeathStar> 6* Before Xan can move, as if pegging him, an object slams into Xan's nose with enough force to knock him off his feet. As the emergency lights come on, Warren stands there, leaning on his cane.
<Dias`> Good, I can only hope I can have as much fun on this ship as I did back at John's apartment.
* Xanatos falls back onto his ass, his nose bleeding. He looks up at Warren and frowns.
<DeathStar> 6* John's room, while like any other, is neat and organized with tons of various objects and trophies. Seems John hasn't unpacked much. He goes to a box and fishes around
<DeathStar> <Warren> Don't get up. I just want to have a little chat.
* Xanatos nods. "I understand."
<Dias`> I was thinking about getting a hot tub put in my quarters, what do ya think about that?
* Xanatos moves his right hand up to hold his bleeding nose.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Well, if you can, go for it."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Clearly you don't. When I said the only way you were getting on this ship was to marry somene, that wasn't a greenlight to get on my damn ship.
<Dias`> I could sell ice to an eskimo.
* Seraphna watches quietly, tilting her head, she's been moved in for a while, having lived on the ship during most of it's final phases.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Well... it's certainly a change of pace."
<Xanatos> Then why even mention it? *he asks, though it sounds funny sense he can't breath through his nose*
<Dias`> You'll have to come over and use it when I get it installed.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Perhaps my morbid curousity of how stupid you were. What were you thinking marrying her? 6He leans further on his cane. "And don't give me love bullshit."
<DeathStar> 6* John pulls a bottle and two glasses, popping the bottle open and pouring them each a glass
<Cassandra> No kidding.
* Dias` takes a big drink from his drink and sets the glass down
<Terra> <Hotaru> *keeps drinking too*
<Xanatos> The marriage was a sham so I could get onto this ship, I figured that would be obvious enough by the way she acts around me. *he takes a breath* But I do care for her, it may not be absolute love right now, but it definitely wasn't a hard thing for me to do. Which is something since marriage scares the hell out of me. *he takes another breath finishing his ramble*
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "So... why'd you join this crew?"
<Dias`> You know it's hard to have a one sided conversation?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren raises the cane. "Listen to your goddamn self. You married her in a sham. And did you ever think once what that meant to her? What is the one thing Erevis abhors?"
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Ah, sorry.. just..."
<Dias`> Just?
<Terra> <Hotaru> "You're still not John, so don't think you have a chance with me." *sticks her tongue out a little*
<Terra> <Hotaru> "You're definitely improving though."
<Dias`> So you still only have eyes for John, huh?
<DeathStar> 6* John holds out a glass. "To your fine ship." 6He holds up his in a toast
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Not quite, but.. close, I guess."
* Xanatos goes to open his mouth and then frowns. "Oh damnit...I was so focused on myself...on proving my worth and all that..." He lowers his head, "Shiva mentioned that she didn't want too...but...damnit..."
<Cassandra> Well..nothing else to do.
* Seraphna clinks her glass to his, nodding in agreement.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I hope you enjoy your lie, Xanatos. I hope you enjoy it until it makes you sick. 6He turns to go. "This is the last time we'll talk. If you affect my officer's performance, you'll never get out of the brig."
<Dias`> Oh really now? Only a few shots and some drinks and you're already falling for me.
<DeathStar> 6* John sips his drink, grinning. He moves over to his stereo and turns on some mood music.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I'm not 'falling for you'. You're just not as annoying as you used to be."
* Xanatos sighs. "I'll try to fix it Warren. I'll try to make up for it all...just...ah forget it. You could care less what i'm saying.."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "What? With your assets? I doubt that."
<DeathStar> <Warren> You're right. I don't care. ... Get your nose looked at in your doctor's appointment before you bleed on my ship." 6He walks off
<Dias`> Annoying? 6He feins insult. "I take great offense to that. I'm a growing boy who needs to amuse himself.
* Seraphna drinks slowly, smiling and looking at him questioningly
* Xanatos pulls himself up to his feet and continues on towards the doctor's appointment. He steps inside, looking around for Peace.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, am I that obvious?
<Terra> <Hotaru> *doesn't seem sure whether to apologize* "Well, I guess."
<Dias`> You do realize I'm technically only over a year old, you should feel sorry for me. Infact if you sleep with me, you'd be helping me adjust quicker.
<Cassandra> And just what do you mean?
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... I keep forgetting that."
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Yeah, for a one year old, you're very mature."
<Dias`> It's hard to tell, what with this 18 year old's body.
* Seraphna nods
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks, clearly intoxicated even for a dragoon. "I just visited every bar on the ship."
<DeathStar> <John> Well, then. 6He sets down his drink, moving over. "It's been a long day and I don't know about you, but I have a lot of energy to burn." 6He runs his hand along Sera's arm.
* Xanatos just walks over to a chair and sits down, waiting for Peacemaker. He keeps his hand on his nose.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "You've got the looks and the skills. This isn't the only thing you could do."
<Terra> <Peacemaker> *heads over* "What happened here?"
* Dias` stands up, sensing her and turns, pointing his finger at her. 1"YOU DITCHED ME!"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren works his way to the garden, looking out at the stars. He scowls.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You were holding me back, kid. 6She walks over and sits down at his table.
<Xanatos> I fell. *he says in an obvious lie* But I was told to come here for my checkup.
* Dias` sits down. 1"Holding you back? If I recall correctly, I had to hold your hair while you puked behind that 4th bar.
* Seraphna blushes and looks up at John, smirking softly, she steps a bit closer to him.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Dragoons don't puke. Nice try. 6She takes his drink and throws it back
<Terra> <Peacemaker> "Fell. Down stairs, perhaps?" *obviously doesn't believe*
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Hey Cheryl, here to join the party?"
* Dias` snaps his finger in defeat. 1"You win this round dragoon. But the next shall be mine."
<Xanatos> Three flights. *he says in a nod* So can we get this over with please?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I am the party, Hotaru.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Dias, you won't beat her."
<Terra> <Peacemaker> *nods and starts on fixing up Xan's nose*
<Dias`> That sounds like a challenge...6He eyes Cheryl dangerously
<Cassandra> Then I came to see the universe. Take your pick of excuses.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I won't argue there."
<DeathStar> 6* John adjusts the light setting a bit in the room, pulling off his shirt. He leans in close to her ear.
* Xanatos winces. "Careful now."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I don't want to hold back your hair when you puke. 6She pats him on the head like he's a kid
<Dias`> Hah, I have short hair!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I was being metaphorical, shrimp
<Dias`> Meta-whata?!
<Terra> <Hotaru> "It's... nevermind."
* Seraphna looks up into his eyes, a blush on her cheeks, she smiles and runs her hand down along his chest.
<Dias`> And can a shrimp do this? 6He wiggles around.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I don't know. What do you say, Hotaru?
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Seems so."
<Dias`> Damn...I was sure that'd work.
* Xanatos looks down at Peace. "So....what's up." He asks, bored with her nose procedure.
* Dias` finishes his drink, then waves over 4 shots.
<Terra> <Peacemaker> "Not too much.. luckily. As a doctor, I'm happy to not have to do much. It means things are going smoothly."
<DeathStar> 6* John runs his finger along her cheekbone. "A lot of energy." 6He picks her up and leads her to the bed, kissing her on the neck
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gets a whole bottle of alcohol, and begins to drink it as if it were a glass
<Xanatos> Uhh, yeah that's cool....*he glances down again* Oh, thanks for the uhhh...*he points to his head and then makes a bug motion with his hands*...yeah the help with that.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *looks over, and pretty much does the same*
* Dias` stares at Cheryl. 1"You need a nipple for that Cheryl?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Are you offering, brat?
* Seraphna gasps silently and blushes all the more, wrapping her arms around his neck. She's surprsiingly light, though she's always been a short girl.
<Dias`> Only if you don't bite hard. 6He winks at her, then begins taking his 4 shots, one after another.
* Terra keeps sending out drinks
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns from the viewport, enjoying the fact the garden is empty. He walks along until he finds a bench, grabbing his bottle and throwing back a pill, leaning his head back in relief
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *takes a long drink* "Honestly... I'm not entirely sure why I'm here."
<Cassandra> Seemed like a good thing at the time?
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I need more drinks..." >.<
<Dias`> And may I..6He coughs. 1"Ask why?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6She looks at Hotaru as ell.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *twitches* "I'm trying NOT to think of John and Sera together..."
<Dias`> John...Have sex with Serena?
* Arhn has joined #taw
<Terra> <Hotaru> *bitterly sarcastic* "... oh no, I'm sure they'd NEVER do that..."
<Dias`> ...Is someone jealous at the possibility?
<Terra> <Hotaru> "YES!"
<Dias`> Well I don't remember seeing you jump his bones.
* Arhn leaves her quarters, walking along the corridors of the ship's civilian decks.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6She sips her drink.
<Terra> <Peacemaker> "Oh, no problem."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Are you really that bothered? John put the moves on me over a year ago.
<Dias`> And if I had a pair of tits, he would've put the move on me too.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... he didn't really... yes, but you're Cheryl. I don't mind YOU beating me."
* Xanatos scratches the back of his head. 'You done yet? Sorry but i've never been patient."
<Terra> <Hotaru> .oO(Much.)
<Terra> <Hotaru> "He turns me down, then goes after Sera..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Was this a contest? 6She raises a brow, as if shocked Hotaru is having a contest.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I... don't know."
<Dias`> You're intentions must not have been good enough if he turned you down.,
<Terra> <Hotaru> "..."
<Dias`> Should've just grabbed his lil' john and took him to sherwood forest.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Boy's as crude as John. 6She sniffs indignantly.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... yeah, it's probably that I wanted him to settle down with me... Sera just wants to jump his bones."
* Dias` shrugs as he motions for a glass of beer
<Terra> <Peacemaker> "Yeah, done now."
<Dias`> 100 credit says she wants to make him her new pilot.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Then you should look for someone else if you want settling down.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "NEVER!!!"
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... I mean... damn it Sera..."
* Dias` slides back in his seat as Hotaru yells.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl raises an eyebrow. She idlely wonders how Ariel ever let this one get out of Catholic Schoolgirl mode.
* Xanatos exhales a sigh of relief. "So I can go?"
<Dias`> You know...I just pictured you in a Catholic Schoolgirl outfit...
<Terra> <Peacemaker> "Yes, you should be fine now."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances at Dias
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... what?"
<Dias`> What? I picture every girl in one. Even you Cheryl. 6He winks at her.
* Xanatos holds a thumbs up and steps out. He moves back down the hallway for his room so he can change shirts.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *just looks gobsmacked*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I wore one once.
<Dias`> Hot.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I know.
<Dias`> You should think about wearing it more often.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Not for you. 6She gives him a predator smile.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Am I really that unattractive?"
* Xanatos steps into the room, moving over to pull his bloodied shirt off.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Nonsense, girl. 6She puts an arm around Hotaru. "Really, what has Ariel been doing in your education lately?"
<Dias`> Oh come on, just fuel my adolescent....6He looks over at Hotaru. "Hell no, your a fine piece of work. i'd do you, twice, in the back seat of a car even.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is in her room, cradling baby Aya.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis doesn't stir, but her breathing indicates she's awake.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Admittedly, she's been a little busy... and Dias, you'd 'do' anyone with breasts."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl kicks Dias' chair back so he'll fall. "Ignore the scrub."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Any man would be lucky to have you. Don't ever think twice. And not scum like John McCormick and his boy Dias."
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Thanks."
<Dias`> Oh come on now, I wouldn't do...6He pauses, then begins falling back before kicking the the chair with his heel hard enough to level it off.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Oh, who wouldn't you do?"
* Xanatos tosses the shirt into the dirty clothes and pulls out another simple black t-shirt, pulling it on. He moves over like he is going to step out but stops and moves over to sit down on the edge of the bed. "I know you're awake. Can we please talk?"
<Dias`> I wouldn't do an overweight girl...That's John's department. He likes a little back.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis sits up, like an obedient child. She glances at him.
* Xanatos looks at her obey his command and frowns. "You really didn't want to marry me, did you?"
<Dias`> I am insulted that you don't think I have standards. I only will have sex with the finest of woman. 7's or above.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shakes her head. "You need better company, Hotaru. Come on." 6She forcefully picks up Hotaru and walks her over to Setsuna and CAssandra. "Like females."
<Dias`> He...HEY!
<Terra> <Hotaru> *follows*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits down. "Hello ladies, mind if we join you?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You desired to get on the ship. 6She says simply, as if that's the end of the discussion.
<Dias`> Fine! I'm going to go play pool.
* Dias` stands up grabbing his glass of beer and moves over to the pool table and begins setting it up
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *glances at Cheryl and Hotaru* "What's the occasion?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We simply desired some of the less...male company. 6She holds up her glass.
* Cassandra follows Setsuna's gaze over to the pair.
<Xanatos> Oh come'on Erevis. Who cares what I want, if you didn't want to then why didn't you just say no? *his tone is soft like always whenever he talks to erevis*
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Horny children..." *sighs*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I did. You merely didn't listen.
<Terra> .oO(It's good to be away from Earth at last, isn't it?)
<Xanatos> I...*he pauses* Did you?..*he lowers his head* Oh god Erevis, i'm sorry.
* Dias` begins playing pool, and apparently he sucks at it.
<Cassandra> Dare I even ask?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis just glares at him. "Do not apologize to me, Xanatos Durran. You have your wish to be on the ship." 6She gets up, her temper flaring.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl motions of her shoulder at Dias, as if she were swatting a fly.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Eh... can't blaim then for it, they're just born that way. Mutants, all of them."
<Xanatos> Wait, please don't get mad. I just...*he pauses, thinking for the words* I want you to be happy. I made you do something you didn't want to, now I think I should do something to make you happy.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "The kid's a pain, and I just want to forget my latest crush... sleeping with... Seraphna." *twitches a little at the last bit*
<Seraphna> *Ceres walks the halls of the officer area, yawning softly to herself, things got boring when they lost thier direction.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis suddenly slams Xanatos into the wall without waving a finger, her anger fueling her power. "I will have no more words spoken of this."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *glances at Cheryl and Hotaru* "What's the occasion?"
* Dias` begins playing pool with someone, obviously losing right away
<Ariel> NRP: Ignore that
<Cassandra> Oh...him.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *looks at Hotaru* "...then why the fuck aren't you doing anything about it?"
* Cassandra then stares at Hotaru.
<Cassandra> ...wait...he what?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sips her drink, a grin. She seems to already like Setsuna
<Terra> <Hotaru> "What can I do? I've already said that I like him! He's... just..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'd mangle his balls for daring to sleep with someone else. 6She muse.s
<Terra> <Hotaru> "You think I should be more forceful about it?"
* Xanatos gulps for air after being slammed into the wall. "I...yes...ok." He frowns. "If it helps, I really am glad I can call you my wife..." He says, smiling lightly in hopes it might lighten the mood.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis drops him, saying nothing else. She moves back to the bed, laying down and saying nothing.
<Cassandra> Ladies, shall we go beat some loyalty into him?
<Terra> <Hotaru> *grins a bit at that*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm a civilian. I have nothing to lose. 6She notes, toying with the idea like a cat with a mouse.
* Xanatos pulls himself up to his feet, and looks at Erevis. He frowns and says nothing furthur so as to not get himself deeper into trouble, he turns and moves for the door, stepping outside and moving down the halls for a civilian deck.
<Cassandra> Let's go.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Sounds like an idea."
<Dias`> 6Shiva walks down the hallways, and bumps directly into Xanatos
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gets up, throwing down her money for the drinks.
* Dias` suddenly throw down money and starts another game, this time working the guy.
* Xanatos looks up, stopping midstep and staring at Shiva. "Oh boy that was a close one. Almost lost my soul."
<Seraphna> *Ceres seeks out Warren, checking the bridge
<DeathStar> 6* No Warren there, just the night shift.
* Cassandra ehads on out!
<Dias`> 6Shiva steps back, eyeing him. "Troubles with the misses?"
* Arhn steps into the ship gardens...
<Xanatos> What makes you say that? *he tilts his head*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren is still there, playing with his pill bottle. It's clear it's low.
<Arhn> ...Captain Carmichael...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks along the deck that's been cleared out to look like a huge shopping street. "I haven't had this much fun in years."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances up. "Lady Arhn. Is the ship to your liking?" 6He puts up the pill bottle in his military jacket pocket.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "What? Since the last time you had an excuse to kick someone's ass?"
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *is tagging along with Cass and Cheryl*
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Is wasn't that long ago, was it?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Exactly. Administrative work is so much more boring. When you beat someone, it isn't nearly as satisfying as beating someone who can't keep his dick in his pants.
<Dias`> <Shiva> I'm a good guesser. Did you know that 80% of marriages fail?
<Xanatos> Wow, did you spend all your precious free time looking that up? I must say i'm impressed.
<Arhn> It is a fine vessel.
* Dias` plays dumb and walks away with the money, moving back to the bar table
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods, keeping his gaze a bit low, perhaps to hide he's high.
<Dias`> <Shiva> I was a bored girl while in jail, what can I say?
<Xanatos> So what are you doing? *he moves to change the subject, tired of the topic*
<DeathStar> 6* Eventually, the group reaches the crew quarters for top officers - including John McCormick, XO of the ship
<Dias`> <Shiva> Enjoying an evening night stroll...You know if you married me, we'd be having sex with now.
<Xanatos> Damn, I guess i'm missing out. *he says with a frown, snapping his fingers* You finished taunting the fact that I made a bad decision yet again? I mean...I kinda forced someone to marry me...though my other option was slavery.
<Arhn> ...is something wrong?
<Cassandra> Here we are...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hm, these halls look better than my own. Warren must still have a grudge.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *takes a deep breath*
<Dias`> <Shiva> So have you guys had sex yet? You know to concumate the marriagE?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shakes his head. "Merely enjoying the garden. And you?"
<Terra> <Hotaru> "He's Warren, he's not known for being 'nice'."
<Arhn> Exploring.
<Xanatos> No. I'm pretty sure she hates me, or atleast...dislikes to me a strong degree.
<Dias`> <Shiva> Because you haven't consumated the marriage. Every girl wants that.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stops outside John's door, gesturing at it. "Here we are, ladies."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods. "It's a safe ship. We have all areas monitored."
<Xanatos> Oh just give it a rest.
<Dias`> <Shiva> Look...6She relaxes her body slightly. "Just do it, I bumped into her early and caught a feeling off her. She's curious about the sex thing. You're her safest bet"
* Arhn nods.
<Cassandra> Well, speak up then.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods as well, tapping the ground with his cane.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *knocks first* "Yeah..."
<Xanatos> I...*he eyes her* I have a hard time believing you, alright. I have no idea why, either.
<DeathStar> 6* A Do Not Disturb message flashes.
<Cassandra> Make your voice heard.
<Dias`> <Shiva> What do I gain from lieing to you?
<Xanatos> The sheer pleasure of seeing me in misery?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If that doesn't work, Cass should use her security codes to get us in. John might be dying from Serena's vagina. 6She eyes her nails.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... I'm so tempted to just barge in. HEY, JOHN!!"
<DeathStar> 6* No response.
<Dias`> <Shiva> If I don't gain profit out of it. It doesn't amuse me.
<Xanatos> My misery is not a profit to you?
<Terra> <Hotaru> "JOHN! WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU PICK HER OVER ME?!"
<Dias`> <Shiva> Nope. I gain no money out of it. Look...from one woman, you have to try.
<DeathStar> 6* One officer who was moving down the hallway stops, turns, and hurries off.
<DeathStar> 6 *Still no response. Maybe he can't hear over the sex.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... maybe we should just use security codes."
<Xanatos> I'll think about it, but not tonight, I am quite afraid of her right now.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *looks very embarrassed*
<DeathStar> 6* Awkward silence ensures in the garden
<Dias`> <Shiva> Well being thrown into a wall might do that....But think of the fun you could have with all her powers...I could think of some mighty fun positions with it.
<Cassandra> Can't do that. Violates protocol.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Well, there goes that idea."
<Arhn> ... ... ...well...I...feel more relaxed here.
* Xanatos eyes her. "How'd you know I was thrown into the wall?"
<Cassandra> Wait for him to come out then.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... yeah..."
<Dias`> 6Shiva winks at him. "I've got my own specialiaties myself."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. Perhaps the lack of people. 6He notes, running his hand along the cane. "And the flowers."
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "...he might have, accidently, left it unlocked."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits down. "Something tells me this will be a long wait."
<Dias`> 6Shiva turns, moving away slowly
* Xanatos points at her. "You didn't touch me!"
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Well, any better ideas?"
* Xanatos keeps yelling. "I'm watching you!"
<Dias`> I bumped into you kiddo, doesn't take more of a glancing touch now adays. 6She walks off
* Xanatos narrows his eyes and turns to walk down to the civilian areas, shuddering once at the thought of Shiva knowing his every little secret.
<Ariel> <Setsuna> *starts trying to disable the lock, for Hotaru to 'accidently' walk in*
<Cassandra> Then all the more fury to unload on him. *sits on the floor*
<DeathStar> 6* It's a good lock system, clearly Warren bought the best. It'll take some time.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *pretends not to notice, actively looking away*
<Arhn> Well...I mena in general...I'm less restrained by duty and the like.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Ah. 6His eyes glance up, then at his datapad. He calmly hits a button. "How is ... retirement?" 6John's door unlocks mysteriously.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *wanders in*
<DeathStar> 6* As Hotaru walks in, she would see John actively having sex with Serena - going for a whole new position after multiple others.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... yeah..." *eyes the pair, disapprovingly*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances at the others to guage their reaction.
<Cassandra> ...well...there is a God...and he is feeling vengeful today.
* Xanatos steps into the bar and glances around, then he moves over to the bar and looks to Terra. "Beer please?"
<DeathStar> 6* John thrusts into Serena, then pauses, glancing. "What the?"
<Arhn> Not retirement so much as...a change for the better.
<Terra> "Coming right up!" *hands one over*
<DeathStar> <Warren> I hope it does you good. 6He glances toward her.
* Xanatos smiles. "Thanks." He takes a sip and then looks around the bar for a familiar face.
* Dias` slides upto Xanatos, sitting next to him.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "So, tell me John. Is there something wrong with me, that you go after anyone BUT me?"
<Dias`> Hey mister, you a gambling man?
<Xanatos> Hey, I know you. *he says to Dias*
<DeathStar> 6* John pulls out of Sera, grabbing the sheets. "Excuse me. This is kind of a private moment!"
* Seraphna blushes and looks away shyly.
<Arhn> As do I.
* Seraphna hides under John
<Dias`> You do? 6He kinda slinks back slightly as if changing his tactics
* Cassandra stands outside, whistling.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her nails. "Darn, I think I broke a nail sometime today."
<Xanatos> Hey you're that kid that took my wallet! *he stands up now*
<Dias`> Nah, can't be me.
<Terra> "... right... and how many OTHER private moments have you had, not even considering my feelings?"
<Ariel> <Setsuna> "Really? I always figured they must be fullerine or something, with you."
<DeathStar> <John> Your feelings? Excuse me? What gives you the right to bust in here into my room?
<Terra> <Hotaru> "The door was unlocked."
<Xanatos> Oh wait, you're John's little lackey. I remember now. *he shakes his head and takes a sip, sitting back down*
<DeathStar> <John> Bullshit.
* Seraphna stays out of it, not that she can say anything, closing her eyes, what a fun time ruined.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *sarcastically* "... right, because I'm fully trained at breaking any kind of security..."
<Dias`> Is that good or bad?
<DeathStar> <John> Get out, Hotaru. Get out right now.
* Dias` his hand slides out to his beer glass
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods. He lets another awkward silence slip in.
<Xanatos> Depends. You plan on taking any of my money?
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Fine. I guess you really didn't improve, after all."
<Dias`> Depends, you plan on playing any games?
<DeathStar> <John> Maybe I don't care to play by other people's standards.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Oh, and I'd check your lock. It just comes open."
<DeathStar> <John> Whatever. 6He's clearly pissed.
* Xanatos taps his chin, taking another sip. "Ah hell, one game of pool. How much is your usual bet?"
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... other people's standards? You mean the ones I stopped holding you to even BEFORE we got on board?"
<Dias`> 2...400 credits
<DeathStar> <John> I like sleeping with women. If you got a problem with that - get over it. The world doesn't rise and set with your opinion of my activities.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "It hurts that you'd choose anyone BUT me over me, though."
* Xanatos coughs. "Jesus christ, do you think i'm made out of money. I was thinking like...20-30 credits maybe."
<Dias`> I can take 30 credits.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, I'm sorry for not having casual sex with you. Here, hop on the bed. Lets go.
* Dias` he downs his beer and sets it down as he get's off the stool. He moves over to the table and motions to Xanatos to pay for it.
* Xanatos holds a thumbs up. "Then 30 credits you shall get." He pats Dias on the shoulder and moves over to the pool table getting it set up.
* Xanatos pays Terra before moving over to the pool table.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "..." *seems too shellshocked to react to that*
<DeathStar> <John> What are you waiting for? Come on. It's what you want, right?
<Arhn> ...this is...an awkward moment.
* Seraphna just quietly lays there, trying to tune it out.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Sorry. 6He glances up. "Anything you wanted said?"
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I guess.." *actually does head over*
<DeathStar> 6* John stares a moment, as if sizing up Hotaru coming, then pulls aside the sheets that cover up him and Sera.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses in the hallway. "Wait, am I hearing her right?"
<Xanatos> You break little man. *he extends a stick to him*
* Dias` grabs his cue stick and sets his cue ball, eyeing the table. He then moves it around and leans over, checking his aim
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I... don't even know what to think any more."
<Cassandra> ...aiyaa.
<DeathStar> <John> It's what you want, right? A quick boink in the bed? Then we go our separate ways. Hop on in. I'm up for it. You can see that. 6He motions at his penis.
<Arhn> I don't know what to say.
* Dias` adjusts the ball then smacks it hard, sending the 8 ball into the side pocket. "I win"
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Well... does it have to be just once?"
<Seraphna> <...I told you I wasn't going to spteal him... this was nothing but sex Hota...>
<DeathStar> <Warren> That makes two of us. 6He grabs his pill bottle, seeing only two pills left. He sheds a silent tear.
<Seraphna> <If you take this path, he'll never settle with you.>
<Terra> <... it still... hurts, though.>
<Seraphna> <I'm nto sure he ever will.>
<Terra> NRP: Hota again
* Seraphna sighs silently and covers her chest with an arm.
* Xanatos eyes Dias. "No, you sunk the 8 ball. That's a lose for you."
<DeathStar> <John> Sure. We can make it a weekly thing.
<Dias`> Nope, 8-ball off break is instant win.
<DeathStar> 6* Single, not silent.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I wanted... a bit more regular..."
<DeathStar> <John> Well, you know, I'm not a regular kind of guy, Hotaru.
<Cassandra> Ok...ladies...let's get out of here. This is just plain messed up.
* Xanatos rubs his neck. "Never heard of that before, but sure here you go." He hands him the 30 credits. "You're good."
<Arhn> What is that?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Nothing. Just a prescription. 6He puts it back into his pocket.
* Dias` takes the credits, pocketing them quickly. "So you banged your wife yet?
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... I guess... but this still hurts."
* Xanatos eyes Dias. "What the hell?"
<DeathStar> 6 Cheryl walks in suddenly, ignoring the nude John. She grabs Hotaru's arm, jerking. "Come on, girl. You're not going to sleep with this sleaze."
* Dias` looks around, then behind him, then back at Xanatos. "So did you bang your wife yet?
<Terra> <Hotaru> "..." *sighs and nods*
* Seraphna watches quietly
<DeathStar> 6 Cheryl glares at Sera, jerking Hotaru into the hallway, closing the door with a thud.
* Seraphna returns the glare.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Have you totally lost your mind?
<Xanatos> How the hell do you even know I have a wife, just 2 minutes ago you didn't even know who I was.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... probably."
<Arhn> A prescription?
<Dias`> Wow you really are retarded.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Jesus. It's your life. But you're fucked up, little one, if you want him. 6She just walks off.
<DeathStar> 6* John rubs his face, his shoulders slumping.
* Xanatos points to his head. "It's true."
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I don't know... it just feels like..." *sighs and slumps* "You're probably right."
<Cassandra> Come on, let's go find some real men.
<Seraphna> <Follow your heart, don't let her boss you around.>
<DeathStar> <Warren> Nothing that big. A human thing. 6He stands up, leaning on his cane as he moves to some pretty white flowers.
<Terra> <Hotaru> <My heart wants John...>
* Seraphna sighs and kisses his cheek softly.
<DeathStar> <John> I think I'm going to turn in early, Sera. You can sleep here if you want. 6He just lays down on the bed, pulling the sheets up.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl marches toward Ariel's room, then slams her knuckles on it. "Ariel."
* Xanatos shakes his head, "Anyway, how much have you scammed tonight?"
<Dias`> I don't scam. I'm just lucky. 6He motions for Terra to get another beer ready
<Arhn> Please...tell me.
* Ariel jumps up with a start, and goes to answer the door. "What's the emergancy?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Pain pills. 6He says finally, glancing back at Arhn. "Nothing more."
* Terra does indeed get another beer ready
* Seraphna sighs quietly and gives him a look that asks if he really wants her here.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl marches in, hands on her hips. She turns to face Ariel. "What have you been teaching these girls since I left?"
<Xanatos> Sure. Real lucky. *he notes, moving over to sit at the bar*
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, don't look at me like that. You're welcome to stay the night. 6He puts an arm over his face.
* Dias` moves over, sitting next to him. 1"Just between you and me, I'd so bang her."
* Seraphna smiles softly and cuddles up next to him, gently, just being there for him. She closes her eyes slowly and lets out a relaxing breath.
* Ariel looks confused, "...what do you mean?"
<Arhn> Then you are in pain...
* Xanatos motions to Terra with a curious look.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hotaru is practically throwing herself into John's arms while he's naked with another woman. What he really needs is a swift kick in the balls.
* Terra hands the beer over. "This what you're after, or someone to talk to."
* Cassandra now waits outside of Ariel's room as Cheryl has it out with her.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'm use to it by now. 6He says, tapping the cane against his leg.
* Dias` takes his beer, drinking it.
<Arhn> Let me help...
* Xanatos looks from Terra to Dias. "I'm Xanatos. What is your name?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'm fine. These do the trick nicely. 6He holds up the bottle, then decides to pop the cap and take one of the pills, putting the other in his pocket for later.
<Terra> "I'm Terra."
<Arhn> Really...I can help.
<Ariel> "...that isn't something I taught her."
* Xanatos nods to her with a smile a takes a sip of his beer. "Well Terra, it looks like i'll be seeing much more of you." He glances over at Dias. "Oh have you met Dias, here?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Maybe you better keep your eye on the girls then. 6She gives Ariel a look. "I've lost my buzz. Great." 6She walks out.
* Dias` waves
<Terra> "Yeah, we met even before the ship."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there, then shakes his head. "No thank you. I'm going to sleep. Busy day tomorrow." 6He hobbles past Arhn
<Dias`> We did?
<Terra> "You don't remember? Oh well."
<Arhn> I see...
* Xanatos arches a brow and glances at Dias. "You can't blame him dear. He has some special problems." Xan motions to Dias' head and shakes his own with a sad face.
<Cassandra> Sooo...what now? *looks at Cheryl*
<Dias`> Yeah, I'm not the guy clinically retarded.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Now. Now I find some more alcohol. You in?
<Cassandra> Sure.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *also goes back for more alcohol*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods approvingly, liking Cassandra already. She leads her to the bars.
<DeathStar> -Time jump-
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-585.3.26 - Morning -
<DeathStar> 6* 30 minutes before day shift goes on.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits in Chad's medical room, a plate on his chest and a napkin over his face. He eats a steak sandwich.
<DeathStar> 6* John adjusts his military uniform as he walks down the hallways, clearly agitated. He goes over the day's checklist.
* Cassandra inspects the armory.
* Xanatos is sitting at the edge of the bed, he rubs his eyes and releases a yawn.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis wakes up, having wore her clothes all night. She sits up.
* Seraphna is walking with him, on her way to engineering, in her own uniform, she's got the silent compainion bit down.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren chews, placing the sandwich back down on the plate that covers Chad's chest. Zephyr walks in with Aya, eyeing Warren. <Zephyr> They make tables in the officer's mess hall.
* Xanatos glances towards Erevis. "Mornin." He says lightly, pulling his shoes off.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Chad's better company. 6He eats his chips.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr rolls her eyes, moving to sit down with Aya.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks into her room, completely hammered out, and then hits the bed
<DeathStar> <John> Night shift reports no problems. 6He tells Serena as they near the bridge.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pops a pill, having refilled it this morning. He pockets the bottle, then takes another bite of his sandwich.
* Seraphna nods and taps at her datapad, the word, "Good." pops up on her screen.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *sighs, looking pretty hammered herself.. and having not really slept*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods once, moving to the shower.
<DeathStar> 6* John steps onto the bridge, nodding to the night shift. "Go on. Get some sleep. We got it." 6He takes a seat in the captain's chair.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I miss him. <Warren> I know. 6He finishes the sandwich, then hands her the chips, moving to step out into Peacemaker's main area.
* Xanatos sighs and strips down to his boxers, pulling himself into the bed, he pulls his arms behind his head as he lays there, staring up at the ceiling.
* Seraphna smiles and walks over to her console, checking the systems readings.
<DeathStar> <John> I'm on duty before Warren. I must be crazy. 6He mutters.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr knocks the napkin off and the plate off of Chad
<DeathStar> 6* The water in the shower comes on.
* Seraphna walks over and hugs him gently, trying to show him that he should jsut relax and let it go, but not in so many words.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps out of the medical bay, moving for the bridge. He seems to be even scowlier than normal.
* Xanatos peeks up at the bathroom door and then glances down at his wiggling foot. "She would kill me." he says, shaking his head and then moving to pull a sheet over himself.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *heads to the bridge, looking a mess*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren intercepts with Hotaru on the way to the bridge, glancing at her as he hobbles along.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... permission to work night shift today instead?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Granted.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Thanks. I'll try to get some sleep."
<Terra> <Hotaru> *heads for her quarters*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Get sedatives from the doctor. 6He step sonto the bridge afterwards.
* Seraphna lets him go just before Warren enters, she turns back to her work.
<DeathStar> 6* John glances up, then sits in his chair. Warren moves over, eyeing John here before him, then sits down in his chair.
<DeathStar> <John> Everything is alright, Captain. Day shift should be in here in the next 15 minutes.
* Cassandra arrives on the bridge.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Good. 6He taps his cane thoughtfully. An ensign moves in to take the pilot's seat. "Jump us a few klicks toward that star system there."
<Cassandra> Security would like to report that the armory is secure and all equipment accounted for.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Good, Commander. 6He nods to her.
<DeathStar> 6* The water keeps running
* Seraphna taps teh button on her console, her voice clearly says... "All systems are green sir."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Never one to waste words.
<DeathStar> 6* The PAX jumps forward, coming into the star system closet. Several gas planets can be seen
<Terra> <Kyouki> *arrives on the bridge*
* Terra is now known as Kyouki
* Xanatos gets up and moves over to the door, knocking. "Erevis, you alright? It has been a little while?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Planets. A first. Bring us in. Kyouki, take the science station until someone comes in.
<DeathStar> 6* The water turns off. "I am fine."
* Kyouki takes the science station immediately
<DeathStar> <Warren> Scan the planets. Lets get as much information as we can.
* Kyouki does so!
<Xanatos> Alright then, just checking on you. *he moves back over to the bed and lays down*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans back. "Someone bring me some coffee."
* Xanatos closes eyes, his arms behind his head, completely relaxed.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis steps out, completely dressed again. She pulls on her military jacket, buttons it up, then steps out of the room.
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, glancing around to see who is suppose to do it
* Xanatos opens his eyes and looks towards the door a frown on his face, then he shrugs and leans back to relax and maybe even sleep.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans forward, eyeing them all.
<DeathStar> <John> Uh, well ...
* Kyouki is busy scanning planets
<DeathStar> 6* John sighs and gets up and moves for the mess hall
<Cassandra> I have no idea where the coffee maker even is.
* Seraphna is busy looking over mechanic repots and engineering readouts.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren rubs his chin. "Bring us closer to that gas planet." 6The PAX flies closer. "Well, this seems routine. If anything goes wrong, let me know." 6He stands up and hobbles off.
<DeathStar> 6* John walks in a few moments later with his coffee. "Here it--- ... uh."
<Cassandra> Don't ask me... *moves to the tactical station*
<DeathStar> <John> Crippled bastard Captain. 6He sips the coffee, then makes a face. "Ungh."
* Kyouki eyes John. "Is that a way to talk about your superior officers?"
<DeathStar> <John> Is that any way to talk to YOUR superior officer? 6He glances toward her.
<Kyouki> "I suppose not."
<DeathStar> <John> Well, there we go. Hey, Serena. 6He moves over. "Nothing much going on. Why don't you relax a bit. I'll let you know if there's something we need done here. Maybe you can, uh, find someone to talk to who, uh, needs it." 6He stands there, eyeing the symbols on the monitors.
-> [DeathStar] PING
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis steps onto the bridge, standing there, then taking the third seat beside the Captain's chair. She seems tense.
* Kyouki suddenly seems a little tense as Erevis enters, as if sensing the tenseness
<DeathStar> 6* John glances at Kyouki, perhaps a master of the female body. "Is there a problem, Lieutenant?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances toward Kyouki only briefly, then back at the viewscreen.
<Kyouki> "I hope not.. I just feel a little uneasy about something."
<DeathStar> <John> Such as? 6He walks toward the viewscreen. "Something out there?"
<Kyouki> "I'm not sure."
<DeathStar> <John> Describe this feeling to me, then.
<Kyouki> "I just... feel that something bad is about to happen."
* Seraphna took teh hint and stepped out.
<DeathStar> <John> That's vague. What sort of something?
<Kyouki> "I wish I knew."
<DeathStar> <John> *sighs* Gee, that's informative and reassuring.
<Cassandra> This is like a movie.
<Kyouki> "It's probably nothing.. just a feeling I'm getting."
<DeathStar> <John> Commander Arakawa, the bridge is yours. The diplomatic staff is meeting today to discuss things and there's someone I haven't seen in months. Excuse me. 6He steps out.
* Xanatos opens his eyes whenever his stomach suddenly growls. "Oooh." He mumbles and stands up, sliding his clothes back on, he steps outside and makes his way down towards the mess hall.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis remains the perfect officer, not saying anything to Kyouki's tenseness or feelings of bad things.
<Cassandra> Yes, sir.
<DeathStar> 6* The night crew has taken over the mess hall, talking and winding down
* Xanatos moves over to gather up a good breakfast, he pays for the meal and turns to look around for someone familiar.
<DeathStar> 6* John arrives in the diplomatic area of the ship, moving to Arhn's quarters. He knocks on the door.
<Arhn> Enter.
<DeathStar> 6* John steps in with his hands behind his back and a smile on his face.
* Xanatos sees none and moves over to an empty table, sitting down and then he begins to eat his meal. All the while his other eye moves about to look at all the different members of the night crew.
<Arhn> Ah, Commander McCormick is it now?
<DeathStar> <John> That's right. Since we last spoke, I've gotten a bit ... settled on a career.
<DeathStar> 6* One officer begins to whistle a tune, despite it not being regulations. After all, almost everyone is gone.
<DeathStar> 6* On the bridge.
<Arhn> That is good then.
<Seraphna> *Elayne is in Ceres' quarters, they're talking over something together.
* Seraphna wanders the hallways for a bit, <Hotaru...?>
<DeathStar> <John> And how have you been? Last we spoke, you were getting the planet back on it's feet after the civil war.
<Arhn> I am much better now then I was then. Politics has a negative effect upon me, I fear.
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> *sleepily* <Huh?>
<Seraphna> <Want to talk...?>
<DeathStar> <John> It's always had that on me. 6He flashes a charming grin. "I much prefer fights I can win with my hands, not fancy words and codes."
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <About?>
<Seraphna> <Whatcha think, though if not that, anything.>
<Arhn> Regardless, what brings you here?
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <I... don't even know what to say. I doubt John would settle down with me, even if I offered him constant sex.>
<DeathStar> <John> I just thought I'd stop by. See how you were doing and adjusting to the ship.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis shifts, tired. She's not eaten in a while, and it's hard to focus on boring scanning.
* Xanatos finishes up his meal and tosses the trash, placing the tray where it goes, he then shoves his hands in his pockets and moves out into the hall, whislting at he walks towards the garden.
<DeathStar> 6* Having moved to the garden with Aya, Zephyr sits on the grass with her in her little baby carriage thing. She seems to be enjoying the quiet, serene atmosphere.
<Arhn> I do well, thank you.
<DeathStar> <John> That's good. I hope you don't keep yourself so isolated in here all the time. It would be nice to see you around the ship some.
<Seraphna> <Dunno...>
<Seraphna> <YOu and he are different souls...>
<Arhn> Perhaps I will venture out more.
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <... I guess... and yet it feels... I don't know... like it should be?>
* Xanatos slides to a stop and glances over at Zephyr and Aya. "Good Morning Zephyr."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances, and there's the undeniable flinch, and the quick glance away. "Xanatos," 6she says pleasantly. "Good morning."
<DeathStar> <John> That's wonderful to hear. I'll be going, so you can get to your agendas. If you ever need anyone to talk with, please look me up, Lady Arhn. It would be a pleasure.
<Arhn> by the way...you mated with my niece, yes?
* Xanatos expected it and he doesn't blame her. "Is that little Aya? She's grown alot in these past months." he tries to keep the conversation light.
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses. "Yeaaaah."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods, playing with a blade of grass. "Despite the odds, she's been fine."
<Arhn> She told me as much.
<Seraphna> <Think so?>
<DeathStar> <John> It was kind of ... sudden and unexpected. 6He says slowly.
<Xanatos> Well i'm sure that it reflects onto the person raising her. *he says with a light smile*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods slowly.
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <Yeah... but then, I feel the same about... uhh... nevermind.>
<Seraphna> <About what?>
<DeathStar> 6* The ship finishes scanning the gas planet, taking in tons of info that the science geeks will love.
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <Oh, it's nothing!>
<Arhn> She likely did not have any of the proper medications when she went into her mating cycle then.
<Xanatos> Anyway. *he scratches the back of his head* If there's anything I can ever do for you, don't hesitate to ask. It is the least I can do.
<DeathStar> <John> That must have been it. I was, uh, worried about her, so I felt it...prudent to act. 6He rocks on the balls of his feet.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods again. She seems to be a nodder today.
* Xanatos just holds up a hand to wave goodbye, moving on through the garden.
<Seraphna> <Nono, there's something there.>
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <... it's embarrassing.>
<Seraphna> <COme on hun, you're the only person I get to talk to.>
<Arhn> Well, if you had not...she likely would have gone feral and beaten you into the deed anyway...
<DeathStar> <John> I see. 6He pauses. "Do you have, uh, your medication?"
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <Anyway, you know that it hurt, right?>
<Arhn> I do. Miria won't go into another cycle again for quite some time.
* Xanatos walks out of the garden's other exit and continues on down the hall, looking for any other person from his past that either hates or is afraid of him.
<DeathStar> <John> Ah, that's good. That's good. Well, I should be going, then. 6He bows slightly. "Lady Arhn."
<Seraphna> <What, John having sex with me?>
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances at Kyouki out of the corner of her eyes.
<Kyouki> "Is something wrong?"
<Arhn> Just as long as...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Nothing of importance.
<DeathStar> <John> As long as what?
<Kyouki> "I suppose not."
<Arhn> Well...one of the alien visitors to our worlds who arrived since the opening of our border...stumbled upon a chemical that could artificially trigger the hormonal effects of our mating cycles.
* Kyouki still seems curious, but doesn't look ready to ask
<DeathStar> <John> Really? That's ... interesting. 6He leans forward. "What sort of chemical?"
* Xanatos moves into the shopping area of the ship, he glances around from shop to shop, looking to see what his options are.
<Arhn> I...am not going to say. Though it has resulted on a particular fetish for Erusian females developing among other species...
<Seraphna> <...Hota?>
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <Hmmm?>
<Seraphna> <John having sex with me hurt you?>
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <... yeah. I thought... I thought I could just blank it out of my mind, but...>
<DeathStar> <John> I see. Well, I'm sure that the Captain can make sure none of this chemical is on the ship, if you want.
<Seraphna> <Have you ever thought about just sharing him?>
<Arhn> Ahem...yes...well...I'll let you go.
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <*chokes* A...are you serious...?>
<DeathStar> <John> Alright. 6He pauses, as if studying her. He smiles. "I'll see you around." 6He almost has a boyish smile as he steps out.
<Seraphna> <Yes, he's an open man, and one that's impossible to tie down, you'd probably have better chances if you weren't so... possesive.>
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <I thought you said you weren't going to try to claim him.>
<Seraphna> <I said I wouldn't steal him from you sis.>
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <...>
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <I don't think I can do that...>
<DeathStar> 6* It's soon lunch time. The day crew can cycle out for food.
* Xanatos rubs his chin as he moves around, stepping into a shop with items labeled 'As seen on Holo-Vid'. He wonders around glancing at the various items.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stands. "I believe I will take advantage of the time." 6She moves out.
<DeathStar> 6* John walks along the city areas, clearing his mind. He passes Xanatos.
* Xanatos glances at John, nodding to him as he moves by.
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, glancing in the store window. IT's clear he knows about the marriage. He just walks on.
<Seraphna> <*sighs mentally* Hun, I dunno what to tell you, John McCormick's never going to settle for one woman...>
* Xanatos just laughs to himself, it seems he doesn't even care what people think anymore. He shrugs from being tired of the shopping and moves back towards his room, his eyes are starting to get heavy.
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> <... maybe I don't want to share him?>
* Xanatos finally walks back into the room after a while of walking.
* Retrieving #taw modes...
* DeathStar changes topic to 'The Alien Wars 4: PAX | (Current Weekly Schedule for Main Sessions) - Tuesday - 8 EST and Thursday - 8:00 EST. | Season 9 "Galaxies": 2 of 26 completed | Episode 3: Buried My Heart In a Temple'
* Xanatos moves over to the bed and lays down, falling asleep.
<Kyouki> <Hotaru> .oO(Actually getting him to fall for me is going to take WORK, though...)
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Thu Jan 11 23:00:44 2007