Session Start: Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* 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": 7 of 26 completed | Episode 8: Regaining What You Lost'
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<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-585.4.30
<DeathStar> Location: The PAX
* Jackieness is now known as Myria
<DeathStar> 6* After discovering an asteroid field debris, with a strange nebulous special rifts in the area, sensors and scanners have been completely unuseable. Deciding to use this moment for starship flight training, the PAX is currently docked as war games are played among the pilots.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands on the bridge beside John as they listen to comm. chatter, albeit staticy, among the pilots playing tag with each other in the asteroid field. Meanwhile, science station is recording the nebula anaomlie for science
* Xanatos whistles as he moves along the hall, hands pulled behind his back.
* Myria mans the science station this day!
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias walks down a hallway, his hands shoved in his pockets.
* Ariel stands quietly on the bridge, because she can atleast keep up to date on the situation from there
* Chad`Winters slides his feet apart across the training mat, his arms held out as he takes in a deep controlled breath
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis works out in the training room, doing pull ups to keep her body in shape.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Well, everything seems to be fairly standard. 6He comments, listening to the pilots trying to locate each other without sensors.
* Chad`Winters leaps up, twisting his body and kicking out. he comes fully around and lands back on his toes.
<DeathStar> <John> Wish I could fly like that. 6He comments.
* Xanatos stops outside the training area and and glances inside, he shifts to lean against the doorway, "Looks like you haven't lost a step, Chad."
* Seraphna is int eh training room, silently watching Chad
<DeathStar> 6* John glances over Myria's shoulder at the scanners. "Having fun today, Myria?"
* Chad`Winters glances over to Xanatos. 1"This miracle cure apparently took care of those nasty Coma side effects."
<DeathStar> 6* Running his hand along the cane's handle, Warren glances over at Ariel quietly without saying anything.
<Myria> The sensors just go boop...boop...bip.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *is actually found on gym, practicing what resembles taichi*
<DeathStar> <John> And, uh, what exactly does that mean?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis finishes her pull ups. She appears to be listening in without listening in
* Ariel looks a little longing... she misses flying.
<Myria> ...it means I'm bored that I noticed that...
<DeathStar> 6* John laughs. "Oh, cheer up, Myria."
<Xanatos> Good. *he says, a smile sliding across his face* It woulda been a shame if you had woke up and forgot how to fight, then I woulda been the better fighter.
* Chad`Winters slides his front foot out then throws a strong controlled punch forward, then pivots his body around, swinging out his other hand .
<DeathStar> <Warren> You seem wishful. 6He comments finally to Ariel, not actually making face contact.
* Seraphna continues to watch.
* Chad`Winters glances at Erevis quickly then looks back at Xanatos. 1"You'd be lucky to beat a child."
<Myria> I want to go dancing! *poses!*
<DeathStar> <John> You want to go dancing, do you? 6He chuckles. "Well, here." 6He holds out his hands to her. "The Captain's too busy day dreaming about Ariel's rack to notice us."
<Ariel> "......"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren doesn't seem to notice the comment, oddly enough.
* Xanatos scoffs, "You'd think that almost being a clinical retard would mean that I lost a bit, but from what I can tell, I just went stupid in the places that I never used."
* Ariel takes a breath, "I... was just remembering the last time I went out in a shuttle without a reason."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr plays with Aya in the park, smiling at the little kid flop over.
* Chad`Winters slams his knee upwards then slams his foot on the ground and thrusts both hands outwards.
<Myria> ...her rack?
<Chad`Winters> If your that confident than you're welcome to test my reflexes.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods his head. "You could always borrow one of the shuttles."
<DeathStar> <John> Uh, nothing. 6
* Xanatos smirks, "You wanna know what I'd much rather do? I'd much rather be out there teaching those men how to fly. Buut, since i'm not allowed to do that." He pushes off from the door way and steps forward, rotating his left shoulder.
* Seraphna sighs gently, knwoing he could be flying...
<Myria> Tell me. *peers at John*
* Ariel shakes her head a little, "I'm not much of a pilot..."
<DeathStar> <John> Uh, I was referring to her, uh... Breasts.
* Chad`Winters just stands there, his side facing Xanatos.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis oddly stops working out, though she appears to be watching a wall
* Seraphna grins softly, watching Chad's stance carefully.
* Xanatos slides into a normal military stance, "Do you remember the last time we did this?"
* Ariel is TRYING to ignore John, but it's not easy
<Chad`Winters> I remeber what I ate 3 years ago.
<DeathStar> <Warren> One doesn't have to be a pilot to ... fly a shuttle without a reason. 6He notes, finally glancing at Ariel's face.
<Myria> Ohhh...why is he notiving her's and not mine?!
<Xanatos> Pecan Pie I hope. Cause that's the most delicious thing ever. *he says with a grin*
* Chad`Winters stands there, his right side toward Xanatos.
* Ariel nods slowly, pondering.
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses, a half-grin on his face, half-embarrassment. "Well, maybe you just don't flaunt it enough at him like she does to Warren."
<Myria> I don't have insecurities. *crosses her arms and nods*
<Xanatos> Oh come'on. At least acknowledge me. *he says with a fake frown*
<DeathStar> 6* John laughs, then quickly stops.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shifts his cane so it comes down on John's foot. John winces in pain.
* Chad`Winters suddenly hopes to his side and kicks out with his right foot directly towards his chest
* Xanatos grins and takes the hit to the chest, sliding back with the force of the kick, he wraps his hands around Chad's feet and twists, aiming to spin him in mid-air.
* Chad`Winters twists his entire body with Xanatos' twist and plants his hands on the floor and kicks backwards with his free foot, aiming to nail Xanatos' hand
<Myria> Permission to knock off for the day, captain?!
<DeathStar> 6* John struggles to free his foot, then trips and falls with a thud. The bridge crew turns to face him.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Entirely granted.
* Ariel just sighs
<Myria> Do you need to go to medical? *peers down at John*
* Xanatos spins along with the kick, brining his elbow around for Chad's gut.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias makes his way into the civilian mess hall and grabs food.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, no--no--this was--nothing...nothing really... 6Waves his hand dismissively
* Chad`Winters is nailed in the gut, his body bouncing into the floor
<DeathStar> 6* John stands up, favoring his wounded foot.
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva steps into the garden and stretches out as she takes in the smell.
* Xanatos shakes his hand, looking at it, "Jesus, you coulda broke it if I hadn't moved with it." He looks back to Chad with a frown, then smiles widely.
* Seraphna looks impressed.
<Myria> Ok... *then prances off of the bridge*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances up at Shiva. "Hello, Miss. Sevintes."
* Chad`Winters rolls onto his side then pushes himself. He pulls his shirt off and tosses it to the side.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Well hello there Zephyr! 6She smiles brightly at her and walks over to her.
* Xanatos rotates his neck, a popping noise sounding out, he bounces up and down as shakes his arms a bit, then he snaps back into that normal military stance. "This is my first real spar in a long time."
<Chad`Winters> Well most people frown upon beating a retard.
* Xanatos laughs, "I'm glad you take pity on no one."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there. "The scanner really does go boop boop bip." 6He says finally, after a long silence. John pauses
* Alicia is now known as Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru
<Ariel> "...I am starting to believe we all need some time off."
<Chad`Winters> One could say the same to you. 6He eyes Xanatos darkly for a second then dashes forward throwing his right hand out, it jabbing out several inches to the right of Xan's head, his other hand suddenly snaps out aiming to punch Xan straight in the face.
<DeathStar> <John> A shame none of us can ever escape the ship.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru heads onto the bridge. She's in uniform, but... she's wearing it rather... non-traditionally
<DeathStar> 6* John glances at Hotaru, raising a brow. Warren stares at her non-expressively
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Yo."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Babysitting for Chad again?
* Xanatos moves to block the right punch whenever he notices the ploy, but too late, the hand strikes Xan's face and he stumbles back, holding his cheek. "Oh ho ho, you fooled me." He says in a jolly tone, before straitening up. His eyes narrow and he stares at Chad for a moment. "Is it my turn yet?"
* Myria heads to her quarters to change.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yeah. He needed some time in the gym. Plus I enjoy it. 6She lets Aya hold a finger.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> She is quite the cute kid....
<DeathStar> <Warren> Some more than others, apparantly. 6He pulls out his bottle of pills, pops one into his open palm, then throws it back in his mouth.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Isn't she? 6She smiles down at the baby
* Chad`Winters pulls his fist back and clenches it tightly, his knuckles turning white. He then slides his feet apart and twists his body sideways, placing his right hand up high and his left hand low.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> It's amazing how quickly she's growing too...
* Ariel just eyes Hotaru
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh? 6She glances up at Shiva
<DeathStar> 6* John fidgets with his Commander insignia
* Xanatos tilts his head, "Hmmmm." He dashes in now, moving in quick and low, sweeping to attempt and break Chad's strong stance.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Hey eyes. She stares at everything and takes it all in.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya narrows her eyes
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Hmmm?"
* Chad`Winters flips himself forward and swings his leg straight down for Xanatos head as he sweeps.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> She's smart. Just like her daddy. 6She holds a stuffed toy
<Ariel> "Hotaru?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Yes?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans on his cane, apparantly curious what Ariel does.
<Ariel> "...what are you doing?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva pokes Aya's nose as she makes a face at her.
* Xanatos brings both arms up over his head as Chad's leg comes crashing down, Xan grits his teeth and pushes up, aiming to knock Chad off balanced.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis watches the fight now, expressionless.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya attempts to grab Shiva's finger
* Chad`Winters is flipped off and he lands on the ground, adopting the same stance again
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Reporting for work?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva lets Aya grab her finger.
<DeathStar> <Warren> And so uniquely.
* Seraphna walks over and smiles to Erevis, watching with her.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Well, I guess. It's less stuffy this way, though."
* Xanatos pulls himself up and rubs his forearms. "Damn, that hurt." He tilts his head again. "A defensive stance? I wonder if there is a weakness?" He says, sounding like a curious child. He snaps forward again, kicking high but pulls his leg in at the last second to spin low and send and elbow for the side of Chad's leg.
* Ariel eyes her for a few moments.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru seems surprisingly relaxed, and doesn't even seem to care that people are staring
* Myria comes out of her quarters with Earth-style clothing for clubbing!
<DeathStar> 6* John doesn't appear to be staring. Except at his station
<DeathStar> 6* Warren, however, is staring. And leaning on his cane.
* Chad`Winters 's leg twists along with his entire lower body as Xan connects. In return Chad drops his right arm, aiming to driveh is elbow into Xanatos's shoulder
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru eyes John a moment. "Is something wrong?"
<DeathStar> <John> Just watching our ships out there. Since, uh, no one else is. 6He comments. "Nice look." 6He adds, before turning back to the station
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You're quite the surrogate mother Zephyr.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hardly. I'm just helping out Chad a little.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> And if he wouldn't have recoverd, you would've been little Aya's adopted mom.
* Xanatos winces as the elbow comes crashing in, making Xan fall down some. He presses up quickly, aiming to get his arm locked inbetween chad's neck and shoulder, so he can slam Chad down onto the ground.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Can I? 6She motions to pick her up.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Thanks.."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Of course.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "So, what's new?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva picks Aya up and holds her above her head.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr seems to be thinking hard now
<DeathStar> <John> Uh, nothing. Just been working. You? How have you been?
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru just watches her station, not answering.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shifts his eyes over to look at Ariel.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... I'm fine."
* Myria heads to the civilian districts for the night life~
* Chad`Winters is arm locked but he slides his legs around to the point that throwing him is too difficult. He quickly slams two fingers towards Xan's ribs.
<DeathStar> 6* John nods his head.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You have your father's eyes no doubt about that...
<DeathStar> 6* Aya coos, grabbing at some of Shiva's hair
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "How's Sera?"
* Xanatos jerks his other hand around to catch Chad's hand, knowing what he was going for. He breaks the arm lock and pushes off, putting some distance between the two. "Jeez I forgot how tricky you were." His hand slides up to rub his shoulder.
* Ariel shakes her head a little, not sure what to do.
<DeathStar> <John> Um, not sure. I have't seen her in days.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru nods
<DeathStar> 6* Warren goes back to listening to the ship communications as they practice out there.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "And Zephyr?"
* Chad`Winters slides back then dashes forward, closing the gap again. He quickly throws out right hook, this time throwing a quick low kick towards Xanatos' shin.
<DeathStar> <John> I don't talk to Zephyr. 6He notes crisply.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... mmmhmm."
<DeathStar> 6* Indeed, no matter what type of day it is, someone on the ship is partying. Warren knew how to keep his crew happy, at least.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Won't be long before you're designing ships huh? 6She doesn't seem to stop Aya.
* Myria looks for a nightclub to draw her in...
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias sits down with his plate of food and begins to eat off in the corner by himself.
* Xanatos grins and jerks forward, slamming his head forward for Chad's, his head would move in meaning the fist would miss, and his leg snapping back meaning the kick would miss as well.
<DeathStar> 6* There is indeed one night club that is open during the day hours, so the night shift can relax. Techno hip hop music can be heard.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya just seems bored at that idea
* Chad`Winters twists his head as Xanatos' headbutt connects, causing it bounce up and off, reducing the damage. He quickly uses this moment to drive his left hand into Xanatos's right shoulder
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru seems to be considering asking another question, but decides against it
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> 6Shiva set's her down on her feet, holding her up by her hands. "The little tike walk yet?"
<DeathStar> 6* John seems to be intent on work, a serious expression on his face.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> No, but she sure has taken to crawling.
* Xanatos snaps back to the left with the punch and slams his other arm upward to hit chad in the stomach.
* Chad`Winters slides back from the punch, coughing violently as he struggles to regain his breath
* Myria goes inside!
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Already?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Mmmhm. Why, is that early?
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Not sure, not human.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, of course she's human.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> I meant me dear.
<DeathStar> 6* As Myria enters, she would find the dance floor full of people already dancing. And the bar seems full of people at the counter getting drinks, and tables are in the back for those who want to sit and watch the dance floor
* Seraphna yawns silently, watching
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh.
<Seraphna> .oO(They keep going at it...)
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I'm glad there are no problems.."
* Xanatos steps back a few steps, breathing heavily. He begins to chuckle after his breathing slows down, "Done already Chad?" His right arm rests of his left shoulder.
<DeathStar> <John> Problems? What problems?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I don't know. Why would there be problems?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis' eyes are narrowed, her stance stiff
<Myria> WOO WOO! *goes on to the dance floor*
<DeathStar> <John> I don't know.
* Chad`Winters stands upright and pops his neck to the side. 1"You haven't improved much.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans on his cane, watching the two with a blank expression of boredom
* Xanatos laughs, "You seem to have gotten worse." His hand drops from his shoulder, he doesn't even bother to slide into a stance.
<Chad`Winters> Then come test that theory. 6He places his right hand behind his back and holds his left hand out, palm facing Xanatos
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> She's quite the happy baby tho.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Then maybe there's no reason for any."
<DeathStar> 6* As Myria dances, surrounded by mostly humans, one tall blonde in particular dances near her. Cheryl. Several guys try to get her attention, but she blows them off.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> So what do you do with all your free time now?
<Xanatos> Oh I think I've seen that before. *he says with a wide grin, dashing in and launching himself into the air, Xan extends his left leg, soaring down toward's Chad.*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Um, nothing much. I keep busy around the room.
<DeathStar> 6* John pauses as the comms begin to break into panic. "Did someone fire a real round? We're missing a ship. Where's our Squad Leader?" "He went spinning off into the asteroids. I can't find him on the sensors." "Goddamn nebula."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "What the hell?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps forward, his expression tight
* Chad`Winters slides back as he pivots his body at the last moment. He then suddenly snaps his left hand forward and into Xanatos's stomach as he flies by.
<Myria> Hi!
* Seraphna blinks down at her comms
* Seraphna gets up and heads out in a hurry.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Wouldn't that just be the stations comms'?
<DeathStar> NRP: It would, unless Sera patches into him them out of boredom
<Seraphna> NRP: Chief mechanic likes to keep up with when her precrious ships go boom
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, hello. I know you from somewhere, don't I. 6She turns to face Myria as she moves to the music.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks uneasy, wanting to do something but not sure if there's anything she can at all
<DeathStar> <John on Comm> Can you tell me what's going on there? Give us a report.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Are our scanners getting anything?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias continues munching on his food, then suddenly slides the tray forward in anger and gets up.
* Myria nod nods!
<DeathStar> <Pilot 4> I swear, there's something else out here, I think. I can't find the squad leader. He's missing. <Pilot 7> Confirmed. He's somewhere out there in the asteroid belt. I can't make visual contact.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, what's your name?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... maybe I should go looking..."
<DeathStar> <John> You're not exactly qualified for starfighter piloting.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "..." *nods, looking a little pained*
<DeathStar> <John> Hell, none of us are - and the belt just makes it more dangerous. Captain, what should we do? 6He turns to look at Warren
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Call in the starfighters. There's going to be a mass panic. If the starfighter is crashed or wrecked out there, we might need a rescue shuttle.
* Seraphna arrives on teh bridge, looking about.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Really? Don't you go out anymore? I mean drink and have fun?
<DeathStar> 6* John turns to call back the starfighters.
* Xanatos flies by and gets hit, landing on the ground and rolling a bit before pulling himself up to a knee. "....ok that was dumb of me." He pauses and glances around. "Where'd your sister run off to in such a hurry?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm just not interested, I guess.
<Myria> Myria!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Cheryl. 6She notes warmly, throwing her hips as she dances some.
<Chad`Winters> Not my concern. 6He raises his left palm again towards Xanatos.
<Myria> I know your name from somewhere...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Really?
* Myria nods.
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva gives Zephyr a pouty look. "But you're missing out on soooo much.,
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Sera. "How many hours of oxygen will our starfighter pilot have since it was a training exercise?"
* Xanatos frowns and pulls himelf up to his feet. "I've used my turn now it is yours." He pulls his arms up into a loose tae kwon do stance.
* Chad`Winters just stands there, not moving.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm flattered. I didn't know my name got around anymore. 6She bumps a dork away from her without much thought. "You work on the teleporters, right?"
<DeathStar> 6* The starfighters begin to land back in the hanger.
* Xanatos sighs. "Come'on already, i'm bored."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I'm going to the hanger."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias leaves the mess hall, his hands thrust back into his pockets
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru stands, preparing to leave for said
<DeathStar> <John> I guess I'll go get the rescue shuttles ready. 6He eyes the mute Sera, and Warren just goes to get his own answer.
* Chad`Winters doesn't budge, his eyes focused on Xanatos
* Seraphna holds up two fingers to Warren.
* Seraphna then signs "Hours."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Arm our starfighters with live ammo, Commander. If there's something out there, we need to protect the shuttles.
<DeathStar> <John> Aye aye. 6He salutes and steps out of the bridge.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the asteroids. "No way we'll navigate the PAX into there. We'll have to use shuttles and starfighters to find the ship. And with no sensors, we have to use eyes."
* Seraphna walks over to her console so she can communicate better.
* Xanatos begins to slides to the left, holding his left hand ahead of him, looking for a weakness in Chad's defense.
<Myria> That's right!
* Seraphna taps a button, "Can I get an analysis of what the asteroids are made of?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Put the ship on yellow alert. Let all decks know we have a possible emergency.
* Chad`Winters besides the obvious fact he's only using one hand, there could be many
<DeathStar> <Sensor Op> We can't really scan in there. Nothing works.
<DeathStar> 6* An officer puts the ship onto yellow alert, alerting each deck of an emergency.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis lifts her head up as the training room receives the alert, then steps out.
* Xanatos glances up. "What's that mean?"
* Seraphna taps it again, "Then bring some in for analysis."
<DeathStar> <Officer> That'll take time.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Do it. We can spare a ship.
<DeathStar> 6* John reaches the hanger, beginning to issue orders to the pilots. Some starfighter pilots stand around as their ships get live ammo, and rescue shuttles are prepped.
<Chad`Winters> It's a yellow alert, meaning there's something potentially hazardous going on.
* Xanatos glances at Chad. "Aren't you part of the crew? Or did the being in a coma thing shoot that to hell?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the asteroid belt. "If our missing pilot spun out of control into that asteroid belt, it'll take one hell of a pilot to find him."
<Chad`Winters> If I was needed, they would've called me.
<Myria> ,Cassandra> *steps on to the bridge, buttoning up her uniform* What's going on, sir?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So, what brings you here, Myria? 6She asks.
* Xanatos tilts his head, "Well since we lost our crowd of observers...." He shrugs and drops his stance.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns to face Cass. "Missing pilot in the asteroid belt. Scanners and sensors will be useless. Possible enemy in the asteroid belt."
* Chad`Winters doesn't drops his stance. 1"You're quiting already?"
<Xanatos> My shoulder really hurts. *he says with a shrug* Besides, we'll get to do this as much as we want since we are lost in space.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis steps onto the bridge, catching the tail end of that exchange.
<Myria> <Cassandra> If there is one enemy, there may be more...
* Chad`Winters clenches his left hand into a fist then drops his arm, he just turns and moves over to pick up his shirt.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes.
<Myria> I like to dance!
<DeathStar> 6* John stands in the hanger as the starfighters launch. Rescue shuttles launch next.
<Xanatos> Chad.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias continues moving down the hallways, his head tilted up as stares at the cieling.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stands there quietly.
* Chad`Winters bends over, picking up his shirt. He begins putting it on.
<DeathStar> <Warren> All we can do is hope our boys find the missing pilot without incident.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shrugs, after thinking a bit. "I don't really miss it."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Really? 6She looks at her inquisitevly
<Xanatos> Oh pay attention to me damnit. *he says with a real frown this time*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Really.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru waits in the hangar, awkwardly watching
<Chad`Winters> Who said I wasn't listening. I just didn't feel like wasting my time responding.
<DeathStar> 6* John rubs the back of his head. "I'm going to take a starfighter and search. Don't tell Warren." 6He winks, and hops into an old starfighter. He powers it up.
<DeathStar> 6* An officer informs Sera that a ship has been sent to retrieve some asteroid materials.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I'm coming too."
* Xanatos sighs but then smiles. "I wanted to say thank you, I heard that if it hadn't been for you and Erevis, I would probably be dead right now..."
* Seraphna nods quietly and taps over some things on her console.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru starts for a starfighter too, if there are any left available.
<DeathStar> <John> Only room for one. Besides, your piloting skills are horrendous. It's an order that you stay. 6He closes the ship's glass cover and launches.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... denied."
<Chad`Winters> If I killed you, I would've had to kill Warren on principle.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He grabs his datapad, then calls up Chad.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru continues her search
* Chad`Winters taps his ear piece. 1"Yes?"
<DeathStar> 6* There's definitely more starships and shuttles around.
* Xanatos chuckles, but suddenly stops. "Also I wanted to apolo-" He stops when Chad's comm beeps.
<DeathStar> <Warren> How rusty are your piloting skills?
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru takes one, ignoring John's order
<Chad`Winters> <C> Not sure, I haven't hit a flight trainer yet. But I'm sure there on the level of your other pilots.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the data reports coming from the search teams, turning up nothing
<DeathStar> <Warren> I need better than other pilots. Didn't you win a race once? 6He asks Chad, scanning the information.
* Xanatos crosses his arms, watching Chad talk.
<DeathStar> 6* John flies out into the asteroids.
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> Yes. If I lost anything, I'm sure I'll get it back.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru follows
<DeathStar> <Warren> I need someone to go deep into the asteroid belt. I don't think the other pilots can handle it. The asteroids in there are numerous and moving quickly. Plus if an enemy is out there, the risk factor increases.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, glancing at Sera. He points at the two unidentified ships. "Who are they?"
<Chad`Winters> <C> Do we have a ship that can respond to that fast enough?
* Seraphna blinks and analises them quickly
<DeathStar> 6* It's two of theirs, but all their pilots are already out there.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You should come out with me once. So we can have girls night out
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods. "Is that right? Do you hav esome moves?"
<Myria> Ummm...moves?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Dance moves.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I've heard tales of what you do on a night out.
<Myria> Well...I just do what I see the humans doing...
* Seraphna taps her button, "Not... possible, it's two of ours... but all the pilots are already out..."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Fine, we'll invite other girls too, that way I can tone it down.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren considers. "We might have something. Go to the hanger and take one of the larger crafts. I'm giving you Erevis. Maybe her psionics can find the pilot or enemy without sensors."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis raises a brow
<DeathStar> <Warren> Find out who they are. 6He says to Sera.
<Chad`Winters> <C> Understood. 6He turns and begins walking. 1"I don't care for apologies."
* Seraphna hits another button and sends out a signal to them, "Pilots identify yourselves."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You have to come up with your own rhythm and movement. 6She begins to demonstrate, putting out dance moves that go with the music, but are complicated. People step back to watch
<Xanatos> Wait, what's going on? *he moves to follow after him*
<DeathStar> 6* John clicks his comm. "It's me. I've logged enough flight hours I can be out here>"
<Myria> Ohhhhh!
<Chad`Winters> Nothing that involves you and if you keep following me, I will disable you.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods her head and moves for the hanger.
<DeathStar> 6* John narrowly avoids an asteroid. "Jesus Christ."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru clicks on her comm too. "Pay attention to the asteroids, dammit!"
* Xanatos eyes Chad. "If it is a piloting mission you know I should be the one going out there."
<DeathStar> <John> What the hell are you doing out here, Hotaru? I ordered you to stay on the ship.
<Chad`Winters> That's one. 6He keeps walking, closing in on the hanger.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis steps into the hanger, waiting for Chad.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Attempting a rescue."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren listens to the comm chatter, glancing at Sera with his deadpan look
<DeathStar> <John> You disobeyed my direct order to stay on the ship!
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Discuss it after."
<Xanatos> Oh you going to count to three on me? I'm not a child Chad. Don't you think if I could be of some help that I should at least try?
<DeathStar> <John> I'll have you in the brig after this! You're risking your life, Hotaru.
* Seraphna starts working over her controls.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I know that.."
<Seraphna> "Sir I can bring her back in if you want."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Are you doing any less? ... HELL NO!"
* Chad`Winters suddenly spins around, his hand jamming into Xanatos right chest and his hand twisting.
<DeathStar> <John> *I* can fly.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there. "Let John handle this."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... I'm sorry... but I can't do that."
<DeathStar> <John> You're just doing this because you're pissed at me!
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "NO! I DON'T CARE ABOUT THAT!"
<DeathStar> <John> THEN WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?
<Seraphna> "Hotaru... please come back... if anything get Em and go out that way..."
<DeathStar> 6* John spins out of the way of an asteroid, jerking the controls past another one.
* Xanatos grasps Chad's arm with his left hand, glancing down to see Chad barely touching his chest. "Go to your stupid mission. But don't attack me like that ever again. You have no right." He presses off from Chad and turns, walking down the hallways.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... ... but... do we have time?"
* Chad`Winters stands there his, right hand hanging where Xanatos' spleen would be. He turns and dashes down the hallway towards the hanger
<DeathStar> 6* John spins his ship to face Hotaru's.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "John, what the hell are you doing? Don't you have someone to find?!"
<DeathStar> <John> I'm making sure you don't get yourself killed out here!
<Seraphna> "Sis... come back in, please."
<DeathStar> 6* As John's facing Hotaru, an asteroid suddenly comes in - and with no sensor warning...
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru moves to try to blast it
* Chad`Winters runs into the Hanger.
* Xanatos rounds a corner and slams his fist into the wall, his head drops toward the ground as he just stands there.
<DeathStar> <John> Are you SHOOTING at me?!
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... PAY ATTENTION TO THE ASTEROIDS!"
<DeathStar> 6* The blaster is ineffective, and the asteroid slams into John's ship, spinning him away into the nebula
<DeathStar> 6* Warren raises a brow as he listens to the comm chatter.
<Chad`Winters> Erevis, which ship are we supposed to take?
<Seraphna> "John, cool down."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis motions. "Your choice."
<DeathStar> 6* No response from John.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru tries to follow. "Damn it John... I'm not worth killing yourself over..."
<Seraphna> "What the... JOHN?"
<DeathStar> 6* Hotaru quickly loses sight of John, as asteroids fly between her and him
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I'm going to bring him back... wait for me... please." *gives chase*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans on his cane.
<Chad`Winters> Follow me then. 6He quickly moves towards one of the faster model ships and gets inside, quickly prepping it for launch.
* Seraphna looks over to Warren
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis gets onto the ship. "The Captain wants us to look inside the center area of the belt. Can you handle it?" 6She asks calmly.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Apparantly John's lost. 6He says finally.
<DeathStar> 6* Hotaru would find asteroid after asteroid in this nebula, making things confusing. A starfighter passes her - one of the other pilots.
* Seraphna closes her eyes, "Do we have ana analysis on the asteroids yet?"
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru attempts to comm, hoping it gets through. "Any sign of the lost starfighter?"
<Chad`Winters> Everything rusts in time, luckily it only takes a little bit of polish to clean it off. 6He lifts the shuttle off and heads out of the PAX
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: Assuming that's not IT
<DeathStar> <Starfighter Pilot> No sign of him. He's gotta be low on oxygen
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Delightful. Will you polish before we are destroyed?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lays her back on the grass. "Sure, why not."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Keep looking..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl finishes her dance. "Show me your moves."
* Myria tries out some moves of her own!
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru continues on the path that John flew off in, trying to find him
<Chad`Winters> We'll find out. 6He barrelrolls, more to test the ships responses as he heads towards the center of the asteroid belt
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods her head as she watches. She begins to dance off with Myria.
<DeathStar> 6* It's hard to tell where JOhn's ship bounced off toward
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru searches as best she can, though.
<DeathStar> <Officer> We're getting analysis in now. 6He brings it up. It appears it's mostly metallic minerals and ores inside the asteroids.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis says nothing, if she finds his flying discomforting.
<Chad`Winters> Just remember, PAX is down. 6He weavers around an asteroid as he heads in.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I will remember.
* Seraphna tries to isolate if any of those ores are the same as our ships.
* Myria does her stuff!
<DeathStar> 6* There are some similar materials
* Xanatos moves along the hallway, sliding into the mess hall, he doesn't other to get something to eat, he just sits down at a table, staring at it.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl throws herself in close to Myria as she dances, to see if she can handle it.
<DeathStar> 6* As Hotaru flies, she would see a starfighter spinning out of control - John's.
* Chad`Winters flies over an asteroid and spins down along side the otherside as he continues heading deep.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru moves to try to rescue it
<Chad`Winters> What's your range now?
<DeathStar> 6* Hotaru's starfighter, not equipped with rescue materials, would be hard pressed.
* Seraphna quickly seperates the differences in materials.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru follows, more or less trying to guard it, then
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Not far. However, I'm aware of 5 different pilots right now. And I do not visually see them.
<Seraphna> "Any of these minerals detrimental to signals and scans?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Anyone? I found John!"
<DeathStar> <Officer> Not really. The nebula itself is causing most of the interference.
<Seraphna> "Is his ship active?"
<Chad`Winters> I'm only concerned with one who's most likely panicing.
<DeathStar> 6* John's ship is dark, but it appears life support is intact. John's ship is spinning toward a large asteroid.
<Chad`Winters> That or has accepted death already.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru tries to change John's path out of the way of the asteroid
* Chad`Winters twists the ship sideways as it he passes between two asteroids
<DeathStar> 6* John's ship is bumped away like a ping pong ball
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hotaru, if John's ship active?>
<Chad`Winters> NRP *And towards a black hole!*
* Myria manages not to miss a beat.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru now tries to move away from the asteroid herself. "I don't know..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grins, liking that.
<Seraphna> "Something's gotta work out here..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Sera. "What could a Starfighter do to get another one to stop?"
* Seraphna practiclaly has the comm button jammed down now
<Seraphna> "Clip it in the wingspan, use it's landing gear as a hook..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Can you manage that, Hotaru?
<Seraphna> "Oh, they could jsut use thier grav thrusts and hold it."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... enemy. 6She says suddenly, her head jerkingup
* Chad`Winters suddenly heads downwards, spiraling
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I'll do my best." *sounds.. mostly confident*
<DeathStar> 6* A blast hits Chad's ship, blowing out controls and sending him spinning downwards toward an asteroid
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru attempts to stop John's ship with grav thrusts
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pops a pill at that.
* Chad`Winters growls as he struggles to regain controls
<DeathStar> 6* As Hotaru gets in close, an asteroid is about to clip her if she keeps trying without dodging first.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Need a pull?
<Seraphna> "Use the thrusts in reverse, basically suck the ship against yours."
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru tries to push John out of the way, if needs be, before dodging
<Chad`Winters> Yes.
* Myria is perspiring though!
<Seraphna> "...If I had a damn pilot I could just grab people... wait.. comms open..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl dances in close to Myria, much like a male dancer would with a female, deciding to play the dominant role in their dance.
<DeathStar> 6* As Hotaru dodges, another asteroid flies by
<DeathStar> 6* ERevis focuses and the shuttle is bumped from downwards, coming to a slower descent, allowing Chad control
* Myria continues the dance, not even noticing how close Cheryl is now.
* Chad`Winters pulls up on it and flies the shuttle along the asteroid surface.
<Chad`Winters> Where is he now?
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru keeps trying to stop John's ship, dodging asteroids when she needs to
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I cannot sense him. His mind is alien. I think it thinks we're food.
<DeathStar> 6* Hotaru is finally clear for 10 seconds to grab John's ship
* Xanatos pulls himself up to his feet and moves to step out of the mess hall, he makes his way for the garden, hoping he could get a look at what is going on out there from one of the viewports there.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru grabs John's ship, and tries to pull him to safety
<DeathStar> 6* An asteroid heads right for Hotaru - she must dodge right or left.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru chooses left!
<Chad`Winters> Odd's are high that the lost pilot is already dead. 6He begins arming the weapons with one hand as he uses the his other one to try and compenstate the damages done to the ship on the console
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis says nothing
<Chad`Winters> Relay a message to PAX that there are hostiles out here.
<DeathStar> 6* Hotaru flies right out of the asteroid field with John
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis hits the comm button. "PAX. We have encountered a hostile in the deep areas of the asteroid field."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hisses through his teeth. "Pull out starfighters out of there. We'll have a fucking shoot frenzy. Chad, can you handle this alone?"
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru returns with John, sighing a little
<DeathStar> 6* An officer begins to recall starfighters.
<Chad`Winters> <C> If you bring other ships in we'll only cause chaos right now.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Agreed. But can you handle it alone? 6He asks him.
<Chad`Winters> <C> I have Erevis.
* Xanatos reaches the garden and moves over to a viewport, staring out of it, hoping that this side of the ship can see what is going on.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods. "Then it's up to you."
* Chad`Winters continues flying, searching.
<DeathStar> 6* All Xanatos would see is an asteroid field and starfighters coming in.
<Chad`Winters> Erevis, next time the hostile shows up, try to mess with his head.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr spies Xan across the garden. Her body is rigid.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And how shall I 'mess with his head'?
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva reaches over, handing Aya to Zephyr.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl finishes as the song finishes. "You're good, Myr. I like your moves."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, taking Aya, almost protectively.
<Chad`Winters> Make an extra asteroid appear, I don't care. Anything to confuse him right now.,
<Chad`Winters> Make him think this ship is like his.
* Chad`Winters weaves along side an asteroid, using it as cover.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis raises a brow, but says nothing. Meanwhile, the shuttle begins to have a small energy drain.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I'm not quite confident docking John's ship for him..."
* Chad`Winters eyes his consoles reading and taps it, checking it.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Sera will walk you through it, Hotaru. 6He nods to Sera. "Get those two in."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Alright."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren puts the ship on red alert.
* Xanatos just stands there watching, a frown on his face.
<Chad`Winters> We need to make this quick. 6He suddenly picks up speed, as he reroutes power from something.
<DeathStar> 6* As Chad zooms ahead, an asteroid comes flying in from his right. A dodge left is necessary
* Chad`Winters pulls to the left, still staying close to the asteroid.
<DeathStar> 6* An asteroid from the right, and one from above come up next
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> And here I thought they didn't let retards out without an adult...
<Myria> Thanks!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl runs a hand through her damp blonde hair. "Let me get you a drink."
<Myria> Ok.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks over to the bar, ordering herself some whiskey. She glances at Myria for her order.
* Seraphna starts to walk Hota through.
* Chad`Winters heads down and to the left, always remaing close
<Seraphna> "UOkay, you have a hold of him?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Yes."
<DeathStar> 6* Right, Left, Up next
* Chad`Winters left right, down
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> Right, Left, Up
* Xanatos glances in the direction of Shiva and Zephyr. He says nothing, though, just turns to look back out at the asteroid field.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: ...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Hotaru talking suddenly
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: Ignore that ^^;
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So, where did you learn to dance? 6She asks Myria, nursing her whiskey.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: For one thing, I thought it was aimed at me, not Chad
<Seraphna> "Alright... grav thrusts have full power?"
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru checks, and assuming they do, answers with "Right."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Enemy coming in from the right. I'm attempting to confuse him.
<Chad`Winters> Make him come to my mine. 6He hits a button, a minue dropping.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> The asteroids are heavy. Is this...a wise course?
<Chad`Winters> Trust me Erevis.
<Myria> Just from watching humans...
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis eyes Chad directly from the side, her green eyes studying him. "It is done." 6As Xan stands there, he can see an explosion, and asteroids are sent flying around in a frency. All contact with Chad's shuttle vanishes
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva pokes Zephyr side.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You have a good eye. Do Erusians have dance styles?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr jerks her gaze away from the viewport. "That didn't look good."
<Chad`Winters> NRP: MYria: No just sex styles.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Hmmm?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Chad's comm channel go completely dead. He leans forward.
* Xanatos slams a hand onto the viewport as he sees the explosion. His other hand grips into a fist.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> An explosion occurred in the 8th quardant of the asteroid belt. The chances for survival are only 5%
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stands, holding Aya.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> 6Stands up, rubbing his forearm. "Maybe it was just two asteroids that collided filled with gas?
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Her
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> No. 6She shakes her head. While lacking her old skills, it seems she's not completely without her abilities.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> That was definitely a mine.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits down in his Captain's chair.
<DeathStar> 6* Hotaru manages to land in the docking hanger with John's ship
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the static comm channel.
<Myria> I...think so...I just..never got out much.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru takes a deep breath, disembarking once both ships are docked
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Really? That's a shame. Ever had whiskey?
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva moves over to Zephyrs side and puts her arm around her, giving her a hug. "I'm sure everythings fine."
<DeathStar> 6* John breaks open his cockpit window and stumbles out, breathing heavy
* Xanatos glances over at Zephyr and Shiva. He lowers his head and then turns, walking out of the garden.
* Seraphna sighs, holding her head.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru heads over. "John, are you alright...?"
<DeathStar> <John> Yeah, I just got knocked around. 6He gets to his feet. "Thanks."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I couldn't let you die out there."
* Xanatos rounds a corner, breaking into a jog.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'm going out there. 6He says finally, getting to his feet. He walks out of the bridge.
<DeathStar> <John> Guess you still like me a little. 6He laughs a bit, wiping a cut at his forehead.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Yeah."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hobbles down a hallway.
* Xanatos slides to a stop right in front of Warren. "Let me go."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stares at him. "I don't have time for your shit, Durran."
<Xanatos> And neither do Chad or Erevis. Let me go, I can do this.
<Myria> I don't know...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl holds out the bottle. "Here."
<Myria> Drink from this?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren shakes his head, going to step around him. "Like you do everything else."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yes. It's good, trust me
<Xanatos> No, not like I can do everything else. You know that piloting was the only thing I was actually good at. They need me, don't let them die because you hate me.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stops, tapping his cane. He grabs his bottle of pills.
* Xanatos stares, eyes wide at Warren. "Warren we don't have the time."
* Seraphna turns teh cosnole over to her datapad and heads down to the hangar to help secure the ships.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Even if you gain nothing from this, you want to go help?
* Myria drinks from the bottle!
<Xanatos> I never asked for anything. Those are my friends out there, having them return alive is more than enough to gain.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl watches with a smirk to see how she handles whiskey.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pops a pill into his hand. "Go then." 6He throws it back.
* Xanatos nods and turns, running towards the hanger.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren gives Sera a message on the datapad to give Xan a ship.
* Myria falls over
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns and walks back onto the bridge.
* Seraphna stares for a secodn before ordering a ship to be prepped.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl catches her. "Steady, girl."
* Xanatos slides into the hanger and looks around. "Which ship, Sera?"
<Myria> Hic!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Check, no alcohol for you. 6She gets a coffee for Myria, holding it out to her
* Xanatos spots the ship being prepped and moves over to it, moving to get inside and finalize the launch preperations.
<DeathStar> 6* John stares. "Is that Xan getting into a ship?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... what the hell...?"
<DeathStar> 6* John steps past Hotaru to stare. "Oh man, Warren's going to flip."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "At least WE won't get busted."
<DeathStar> <John> Speaking of busted... 6He turns to face Hotaru grimly. "You disobeyed me.'
* Xanatos inhales once and exhales slowly. "Alright Durran, don't fuck this up." He says to himself as he finished preperations and pulls the ship up, launching out into space, moving for the last location of Erevis and Chad's ship.
<Myria> ...wheresh ams Ish?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits on his Captain's chair.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Just drink the coffee, hun. You'll feel better. 6She pats Myria on the shoulder as she steadies her.
* Seraphna walks over to John and Hota
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks over. "Thanks for the landing tips."
* Xanatos glances at his sensors, expecting to see them not respond due to the nebula.
<DeathStar> 6* His sensors are as drunk as Myria
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes her avoiding his comment. He just walks off.
* Myria drinks the coffee...
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "... sorry."
* Xanatos grips his controls and moves on in, his eye moving around in all directions.
<DeathStar> 6* John steps out of the hanger.
<DeathStar> 6* An asteroid comes in from his right
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru heads out too
* Xanatos pulls up high, moving over the asteroid.
<DeathStar> 6* John walks down a hallway, rubbing his eyes
* Xanatos keeps a lookout for Chad's ship, the lost pilot's ship and the enemy ship as he also keeps a watch out for incoming asteroids.
* Seraphna sighs a little, looking about
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So, you like to dance. I could give you some discs on various dance moves. It'll help you come up with your own style.
<Myria> Otay! *nod nods then falls forward on to Cheryl*
<DeathStar> 6* Left, Right, Left, Up, Down, Right, Left, Right, Left, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Right
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 4
<DeathStar> 3
<DeathStar> 2
<DeathStar> 1
<DeathStar> -0-
<Xanatos> right left right down up left right left down up up right left left
<DeathStar> 6* Xanatos's shuttle goes critical and he goes spinning out of control
* Xanatos curses and moves his hands about the various controls working as hard as he can to get the ship back under his control. "Damnit!"
<DeathStar> 6* Xanatos manages it, with his above the line skills
<DeathStar> 6* However, his shields are gone and his alarms are ringing
<Xanatos> Fucking hell it has been too long. *he adjusts himself to make sure he isn't suprised again, then continues his search*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grabs Myria. "Oh geeze."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gets a few stares as she steadies Myria, and with her superior strength, keeps the girl up. "Lets go walk it off, kid."
<DeathStar> 6* Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Right, Right, Left, Left, Right, Left, Right, Right, Left
<DeathStar> 3
<DeathStar> 2
<DeathStar> 1
<Xanatos> r l r l r l r l l l r r l r l r r l
<DeathStar> 6* Xanatos right wing is torn away and he's sent spinning out of control
* Xanatos grips the controls trying to get ahold of the ship.
<DeathStar> 6* Somehow, he succeeds, despite the fact he's not having huge trouble.
* Myria nods...but her feet do not work.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl finally just opts to pick her up in her arms, stepping out. "I'll remember you can't handle your alcohol."
* Xanatos eyes the side of the ship and his wing missing. "Warren's going to kick me off this ship if I manage to make it back." He moves his hand about the controls, attempt to get whatever power he can out of the ship.
<DeathStar> 6* Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Fire Missiles, Fire Lasers
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 4
<DeathStar> 3
<DeathStar> 2
<DeathStar> 1
<Xanatos> d d u u r l r l fm fl
<DeathStar> -0-
<DeathStar> 6* Xanatos finally succeeds
* Xanatos grips the controls hard, straining to make the ship move well, his eye moves about in search of anything.
* Myria gets comfy...
<DeathStar> 6* As Xanatos flies, he suddenly comes across - a strange greenish blog that is about to attack a damaged starfighter
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl heads for Arhn's quarters, always one to dump a problem off
* Xanatos attempts to get a lock on it and fire lasers at it.
<DeathStar> 6* Xanatos fires on the starfighter?
* Xanatos fires lasers at the blob. Sorry.
<Myria> * Arhn is unsuspecting...
<DeathStar> 6* The blog is hit. It turns to face Xanatos
<Xanatos> Oh shit. I think I just pissed it off. *he says to himself, moving to attempt and lure the blob away.*
<DeathStar> 6* The blob begins to advance on Xanatos, and with his damaged ship, escape is now impossible
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl knocks on Arhn's door while angling Myria in her arms.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, two missiles hit the blob and it explodes.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad's shuttle can be seen
* Xanatos jerks his head to see Chad's shuttle. He breaths a sigh of relief and turns around to move back in to the damaged ship. "Chad that you?" he says into the comm.
<Myria> * Arhn open her door, stepping out...she raises a brow.
<DeathStar> 6* There is no answer from Chad's shi, as it powers up.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Sorry about this.
<Xanatos> <Comm> Chad come in. What are you doing. *he grips the controls, ready to evade if the ship attacks him*
<DeathStar> 6* Chad's ship turns to face Xanatos.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren listens to Xan's comm. "What the hell is going on?"
<Xanatos> <Comm> Chad answer me! *his hand starts to shake on his control as he says this, he struggles to keep it still*
<Myria> <Arhn> *sighs* Put her inside...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps inside, giving an apologetic smile. She appears to be wearing skimpy dance clothes for a rave club party
<DeathStar> 6* Chad's ship spins to face the damaged starfighter, and advances on it
<DeathStar> 6* John reaches the bridge, listening to the radio chatter
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru heads up to the bridge too, more worried about what's going on than anyone's response
* Xanatos moves to follow, his hand near the weapons if he needs them. "Warren, I encontered both Chad and the missing pilot, but Chad isn't answering, what should I do?" He says into his comm.
<DeathStar> <Warren> What is he doing? 6He says, his hand on his comm button
<Myria> <Arhn> "...do you two shop at the same place now?"
<Seraphna> "Chad... are you there...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Chad's ship gets very close
* Seraphna walks up to the birdge, her voice on the comms again.
<Xanatos> <Comm> Advancing on the damaged ship now. He's very close to it now.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Maybe. She does have some good taste.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Do nothing.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad hooks onto the starfighter.
<Xanatos> <Comm> Understood.
<DeathStar> 6* The ship begins to navigate out of the asteroid belt with the starfighter
* Xanatos moves to escort them out, keeping a contant watch on any incoming asteroids.
<DeathStar> <Warren> What is going on now? 6He says tensely.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru listens worriedly
<Myria> <Arhn> Anyway, thank you for bringing my niece by.
<Xanatos> <Comm> It appears he is bringing the ship out of the asteroid belt. I wonder if that mine messe dup their comms?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It's nothing. I'll drop by later and give her some things. 6She shakes Arhn's hand even though she doesn't offer it, and steps out.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... more than likely. Do not worry us next time. 6He flips off his comm.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pops two pills, rubbing his forehead.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "He did good.."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Someone send Kyouki down there just in case.
* Xanatos sighs and keeps his mind on bringing the ship back in one piece.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yeah, he did good. 6He rubs his chin.
* Myria has left #taw
<DeathStar> 6* Chad's ship lands, with Xanatos moments later.
* Xanatos powers down the ship and hops out of it, staring at the damage he did on it. He frowns and moves over to Chad and Erevis'.
* Seraphna orders all the ships to get locked in and repairable ones to get worked on before standing up again and wiping some sweat from her forehead.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the damage on Xanatos' ship. "Seraphna...."
<Seraphna> "Don't... let me... see...."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Kyouki> *heads to the hanger also, since presumably SOMEONE told her to*
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle opens up and Chad and Erevis can be seen. Erevis runs her hand through her hair, playing with a lock of hair as she gets out.
<Xanatos> Looks like you all didn't need my help. *he says with a weak chuckle*
* Chad`Winters steps out of the shuttle as the canopy slides all the way back.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods. He sends a picture to Sera's datapad to see later when she least expects it
<DeathStar> <John> Jesus, how the hell did Xan fly that damn thing?
<Chad`Winters> By the looks of it...he mostly just crashed into things.
* Seraphna curiously, heads to Arhn's room.
<DeathStar> 6* The captain of the ship gets out finally. "Thank you." 6He tells XAn and Chad.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Kyouki> "Looks like it was a war..."
<Chad`Winters> Thank Erevis here. She's the one that found you.
<DeathStar> 6* The pilot gets a cocky grin and moves over to Erevis, obviously aboutto hit on her
* Xanatos glances over at his ship and frowns, looking back to the captain of the rescued ship. "That's my wife." He says suddenly.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl passes Seraphna, not bothering to give her a look over.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Kyouki> "She's out of your league. And taken."
<DeathStar> 6* The pilot stops talking, and eyes Xan. Erevis raises a brow.
* Chad`Winters glances at Xanatos and and Erevis.
* Seraphna doesn't seem to even notice Cheryl, lost in thought.
* Xanatos just stands there for a moment. "We're glad you're alive. Be careful next time."
<DeathStar> <Pilot> Really? I-- didn't know.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns and walks out of the hanger.
* Chad`Winters glances at Kyouki for a second. 1"No harm, no foul. Right?"
<Chad`Winters> NRP: That was tot he pilot
* Xanatos glances as Erevis leaves, "Of course not, how could you have known?"
<DeathStar> <Pilot> I guess so. 6He grins again, not put off.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Kyouki> "Yeah, I guess so."
<DeathStar> 6* As Erevis walks, she passes Dr. Dominick, who turns his head to watch her. He pushes up his glasses with a push of his finger.
* Xanatos sighs and glances at his busted up ship. "Hell Chad, I think I hit more things than I avoided."
* Seraphna knocks on Arhn's door.
<Chad`Winters> It looks lke you were aiming for every asteroid out there. 6He crosses his arms and begins walking away.
<Xanatos> I think maybe I was...*he scratches his head and turns to walk after him*
<DeathStar> 6* No response to Sera.
<Chad`Winters> So you married Erevis huh...6He keeps walking as he puts his hands in his pockets.
* Seraphna sighs and leaves a note.
<Xanatos> ...yeah. *he looks up at the ceiling* It's kinda a long story...
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru quietly listens, both to the words and thoughts
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Kyouki> *does that*
<DeathStar> <John> Oh shit, I got a dinner with Shiva. I'm gone. 6He hurries out
* Seraphna eyes her datapad, then heads for Hotaru
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks over to Sera. "Hmmm?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there on the bridge, tapping his cane. Alone.
* Seraphna smiles, <Hey... wanna go do something?>
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Sure. Got anything in mind?>
<Chad`Winters> I'm sure it's quite interesting, but I can tell she really loves you.
* Xanatos quickly glances at Chad. "Really?"
<Seraphna> <Anything... I've barely done a social thing in days... *sighs*>
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Want to cruise the bars?>
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis finds herself back in the training room. She pulls her military jacket off, then goes back to excersing
<Chad`Winters> ....6He keeps walking.
* Xanatos glances back down at the ground. "Yeah well...I guess i'd better go find Warren and ask what I can do to pay for the damages I caused on that ship..." He moves to round a corner and head for the bridge.
<Seraphna> <...Sure!>
<Seraphna> <Lemme get out of this uniform though...>
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Yeah, I think I will too.>
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pulls out a flask of alcohol and sips it.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru heads to her place to change
* Chad`Winters eyes his datapad then taps his ear piece. "Zephyr?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pulls out her personal datapad/communicator. "Chad."
* Xanatos steps upto the door for the bridge as it opens he stops and does not enter. "Warren. I know i'm not allowed up here. But I wanted to ask if there was anything I can do to help pay for the damages I caused out there?"
<Chad`Winters> <C> I'm sorry about being late, Warren called me to help find the lost pilot.
* Seraphna heads to her own place, getting on something nice.
* Seraphna heads to Hotaru's room, in a casual dress.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> 6Looks out through the observation window
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru answers, in an outfit you'd be more likely to see on Cheryl
<DeathStar> <Warren> No.
* Seraphna blushes a bit, <Ready to go?>
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva suddenly looks down at her watch. "Oh shit! I'm late for dinner with John!" 6She turns and runs out of the garden.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Sure.>
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> It's okay. Aya's been an angel. 6She looks up at Shiva running off.
<DeathStar> 6* John rushes into his room to change, stumbling as he yanks off his clothes and puts on better clothes.
* Xanatos nods. "I understand. Thank you for letting me help, even though I didn't do as well as I had hoped." He turns to leave now.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I suppose this is the part I offer you another chance with a job. 6He notes as Xanatos purposely leaves slowly
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva runs into her room and begins changing
<DeathStar> 6* John walks up to his mirror, slicking back his hair with a comb.
<Chad`Winters> <C> I'm gonna stop in the room to shower real quick. You going to be heading back with her anything soon?"
* Xanatos glances back. "Not at all. I never expected another chance, I may have hoped, as you saw in that simulation incident. But I understand why."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I can head that way with her. 6She picks up Aya.
<Chad`Winters> <C> No peeking.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm not an immature kid. 6She notes, rolling her eyes
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru heads out with Sera to go barhopping
<Seraphna> <So... have your eye on anyone new sis?>
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Oh, not yet.. still looking.>
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods, going back to his flask.
<Chad`Winters> <C> I'll see you in a bit then.
* Chad`Winters heads down the hallway to Zephyr's room.
<DeathStar> 6* Dr. Dominick passes Hotaru and Seraphna, heading for his office.
<Xanatos> Thank you again, sir. *he leaves now*
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias sits down in the usual bar a mixed drink before him.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his datapad, eyeing Xanatos' file. "What if I gave you your old job back if you divorced Erevis?"
* Seraphna smiles to Dr. Dom.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru heads to the nearest bar, whether it's the usual or not
<DeathStar> 6* Dr. Dominick smiles back.
* Xanatos stops and glances back in at Warren. "I'm sorry, what was that?"
* Seraphna blushes a little.
<Seraphna> <Me too...>
<DeathStar> <Warren> What if I rehired you if you divorced Erevis. You married her to get on the ship. Divorcing her to get a job seems logical.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns in his chair to face Xan
* Xanatos glances down at the ground. "I...would I be able to think about it?"
<DeathStar> 6* Dr. Dominick steps into his office, closing the door
<DeathStar> <Warren> What's to think about! You didn't think when you made the marriage vows. The divorce papers are so much easier.
<Seraphna> <Who was that guy?>
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <I don't know.. I thought you knew him.>
<Xanatos> I know Warren but...I really want another chance, I really do. But I made the mistake of not asking how she felt about the marriage, I would like to at least know what she thinks about a divorce. I don't want to make a mistake like that again.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Alright, ask her. But the offer expires in a few days.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren finishes off the flask, then tosses it over into a trashcan.
<Seraphna> <No... do you think he's cute?>
<Xanatos> I understand, i'll let you know as soon as possible. *he glances at the flask going into the trashcan* I know it isn't my place but should you really be mixing alcohol and pain pills?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Doesn't look my type>
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Then again...>
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias takes a drink, then twists the cup as he stares into it
* Chad`Winters steps into Zephyr's room and moves over to the shower, and begins cleaning himself up
<DeathStar> <Warren> Should you be mixing marriage with a passage onto a ship?
<DeathStar> <Warren> With someone who looks like your ex no less.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <What do you think?>
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru is obviously considering, now
<Seraphna> <I think he's cute.>
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <I want to get to know him first, but... I don't think it's a bad idea.>
* Seraphna visibly considers, then goes to knock on his door.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru sticks with her
<Seraphna> <...Oh shit... I can't talk...> *grins*
<Xanatos> No, I probably shouldn't have. But if you aren't careful you could die, and I pictured you going down in a blaze of glory, not down in a pool of vomit. *he pauses for a moment* I'll go find Erevis now. *he moves to leave finally*
<DeathStar> 6* A moment passes, then the door opens, Dominick pushing his glasses up with a finger. "Um, hello? Are you two here for counseling?"
* Seraphna shakes her head.
<DeathStar> <Warren> And here I pictured myself pissing in my own pants in some alley somewhere. Oh well. We all have our own ideas.
* Xanatos moves down the hallway, his head glancing about in search of Erevis.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Oh my god, I'm no good at this.>
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick gives a slightly embarrassed grin. "Um, then how can I help you?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis works on taking aggression out on the punching bag.
* Seraphna blushes and smiles cutely, biting her lip a little, looking to Hota.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Welll... we were just wondering how you were doing."
<Seraphna> <Ask who he is... silly.>
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick pauses. He sniffs a moment for alcohol, but smells none. "Um, I'm good. Thank you. Are you sure you don't need counseling?"
* Xanatos finally comes to the training room, he steps into it and moves over to Erevis. "Erevis. I'm sorry about earlier I...well I blurted that out before I realized."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I'm sure. What's your name?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Blurted out what?
<Xanatos> To the pilot...I didn't mean if I made you feel uncomfortable...
<DeathStar> <Dominick> I'm Dominick Cross. And you must be Serena Cran and Hotaru, right?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Right."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Your stated only the truth. 6She hits the bag again, sending it rocking
* Seraphna nods and blushes again.
<Seraphna> <Well hopefully he knows I'm mute too...>
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "You've heard of us?"
<DeathStar> <Dominick> Yes, I'm the counselor for the ship, and I serve as a doctor in the medical bay. I've been meaning to meet and greet with the crew, but the Captain has me busy with evaluating psylogical disorders that may appear from being in space a long time."
* Xanatos rubs the back of his neck. "Can I ask you something?"
<DeathStar> 6
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr walks into her room, putting Aya on the couch
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Oh.. what sort? And... do you know sign language?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> If you desire an answer.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps in the bar, deciding to wind down with a drink.
<DeathStar> <Dominick> I think I took a few courses on it back in the academy.
<Xanatos> Do you really want to be married to me?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Great." ^^
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You desired to get onto the ship. I merely wished to provide that for you.
<Chad`Winters> 6The shower can be heard running in the back ground
<Xanatos> So you aren't married to me out of love?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Peek. I'm not some deliquent like Cheryl. 6She sits on the couch.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Did you marry me out of love? 6She challenges.
* Seraphna smiles and signs, "Nice to meet you."
<DeathStar> <Dominick> A pleasure to meet you, too. So, what can I do for you two?
* Seraphna looks to Hota, <I wanna ask him out... you?>
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias downs the drink then motions for two shots.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Are you busy?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Where's the chipper nature? 6She asks Dias.
<Chad`Winters> 6The door to the shower seems to have been left partly open as steam begins pouring out.
<DeathStar> <Dominick> Well, I have some paperwork I should be doing, but I can set aside some time if there's something you two need.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias glances over at Cheryl, then slides her one of the shots. He takes it quickly and slides the glass away
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "We'd like to spend some time getting to know you."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Do you drink?"
<DeathStar> <Dominick> Socially.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Great!"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl blinks, taking the glass. "Well, this is unusual."
<Xanatos> Well. *looks up at the ceiling* Whenever you were gone, all I could think about was you...I know you are in Katrina's body and that makes things weird, but I didn't miss the body, I missed you, I missed sitting up in your room till the late hours of the night just talking. I told you I loved you, and the more I think about it I believe that I really do. But when it came time to get on this ship, I believed I was thinking more about <cont>
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Want to go out somewhere?"
<Chad`Winters> I just want to drink right now. 6He motions for two beers then slides one of them to Cheryl.
<DeathStar> <Dominick> Um, okay. Where would you two like to go?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at the door.
<Xanatos> <cont> the ship than actual love. Since I cared for you, I didn't see it as a big problem, but I never asked how you felt about it, so I want to know now. I want you to be happy, and if that is with me or without me, then I want it to be your choice.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Fair enough. 6She takes a shot, then takes the beer.
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru looks to Serena.
<Seraphna> <Hmm... bar or a room? *giggles*>
* Seraphna grins
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Ahh, maybe just a bar for now.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I did not want marriage. 6She says finally, done hitting the bag.
<Chad`Winters> 6The doorway stares back. It appears he's still in the shower.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Feh. 6She gets up to her feet, apparantly intent on closing the door.
<Chad`Winters> 6The shower turns off and Chad can be heard stepping out of it.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses at the door, apparantly caught before she closed it. She begins to back pedal.
<Xanatos> Well here is the deal. Warren said he'd give me my job back if I divorced you, but I am ready to turn him down right now if you say that you want to keep this marriage. I wanted to come onto this ship to prove that I am worth something, but Dr. Dom helped show me that I don't need to be a crew member to help people. It's your choice, and either way, as long as you're happy. I'll be happy.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> If you want the job, then take it.
* Chad`Winters can be barely seen infront of the mirror, a towel wrapped around his waist
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits beside Aya. "Your dad is definitely getting his own room tomorrow." 6She mutters quickly.
* Seraphna signs, "A bar?"
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick stares a moment, then nods with understanding. "Um, I suppose I can spare a moment. It'll give me a chance to talk to you for my evaluations." 6He grabs his keys, locking his door.
* Xanatos tilts his head, "I don't have to have the job, I can still accomplish things by helping people around here. You didn't want the marriage, I knew. But do you want to keep this marriage?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> "....I..Hmmm.." 6He takes another drink of his beer.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am tired of you asking me what I want, Xanatos Durran. If you want the job, then take the job. Quit judging your life to whatever it is you believe I want.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis looks angry, stepping away to graba towel.
* Chad`Winters steps out a several minutes later, dressed in slacks and a white shirt. 1"...huh...I can't believe I didn't shut the door all the way."
* Seraphna grins, <Oh sure, it's ntohing to dow tih going out with two cute girls to a bar...>
* Seraphna grins to her sister
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru grins back
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh, I'm sure it was a mistake. 6She says, cutting her eyes toward Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick glances at them. "Well, lead the way, ladies." 6He pushes up his glasses with a finger.
* Chad`Winters turns around eyeing the door, his arms resting against his hips. 1"You should call maintenance, have them make sure the door's working properly.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'll get right on that. 6She shifts on the couch, crossing her legs.
<Chad`Winters> Wanna watch a movie?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl finishes her beer. "So, how long you plan to do this? Free drinks are great."
<Xanatos> I wanted to make this decision together, like a real couple would. I know that you don't want me to base my life on what you want, but I really care about you and when you care about someone you're willing to base youre life off of theirs. I don't want you to get upset, I just want us to be ok, I just want to go back to those times where we would sit around talking, or go to a karaoke club.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Um, sure. Okay?
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> How long do you plan on resisting my charms?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Those days are over. 6She whirls to face him. "I've learned all I needed to learn from you in regards to how things are done in this world. I've learned quite well from your example."
* Chad`Winters moves over to the couch and sits down, putting Aya on his lap. 1"Pick something good."
* Xanatos glances down to the ground, "So that's it, you learned what you wanted and you don't want anything to do with me anymore?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <So, are you going to lead the way, or shall I?>
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods, then grabs the remote. She can't help but feel odd being in this position. "So, Chad, about the ro----" 6She begins to speak when Aya rolls over, facing her, holding out a hand. Aya suddenly quirps out "Mom" 6Zephyr sits, totally frozen.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis says nothing, letting silence speak this time.
* Chad`Winters stares at Aya for a second. 1"I..I think she just spoke her first word!" He seems overjoyed.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I--...
<Chad`Winters> Can you say it again Aya? 6He looks at her with interest
<DeathStar> 6* Aya eyes him stubbornly.
<Chad`Winters> Hohoh, you got my stubborness eh?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr keeps sitting there, unable to speak. She just seems in shock.
<Chad`Winters> Then I'll just have to tickle it out of you! 6He reaches down tickling her thighs
<DeathStar> 6* Aya wiggles and kicks
<Xanatos> Ok. I can deal with that then. I'll take the job and we'll get a divorce. I'll get the chance I wanted and you'll get out of a lie you were living. Everyone wins. *he turns to leave, then pauses at the door and turns around* I know you are above the emotion of love, but you have to believe that I care for you more than you would probably ever know. I'm sorry that things worked out the way they did...I really wish that I could go back and change
* Chad`Winters stops for a second. 1"You ready to say it again?"
<Xanatos> NRP: things. *he turns and leaves*
* Seraphna leads the way!
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru follows!
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I cannot give you what you want from me, Xanatos Durran.
* Xanatos glances back. "I can always hope that maybe someday you can." He says before he rounds the corner, making his way for the bridge.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick follows the two, wondering why they tune out so much
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns and hits the punching bag, knocking it right off onto the floor. She pants, her skin reddish from a fever like state.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, when you get some charms.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya just burps.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I've got a box of Lucky Charms in my room.
* Xanatos steps onto the bridge finally, "Warren."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You're real cute. does this stuff really work on anyone?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns to face Xan, looking high and drunk.,
<Chad`Winters> You dare sas back to me girl?! 6He looks at Zephyr. "What have you been teaching my daughter? 6He asks her mockingly.
* Seraphna smiles and heads to a locale bar one of the ones they like
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Um. 6She blinks, snapping out of it. "I don't know."
* Xanatos tilts his head, "You look like shit, my friend."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yet I'm definitely higher than you
<Chad`Winters> I'll let it slide this time, but only if you pick a good movie. 6He points his finger at her.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods, selecting a random movie. Which happens to be good
* Xanatos shrugs, "I guess I can accept that." He pauses for a second before continueing. "I talked to Erevis and you were right the divorce is a logical idea, everyone wins."
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Here we are."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Great. 6He tosses him a datapad. "You two can sign this and end the charade."
* Chad`Winters yawns lightly then lays down on the couch, resting his legs over the end of it and his head on Zephyr's leg, setting Aya on his chest as he watches the movie.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick glances at the bar. "Seems...like it has atmosphere."
* Xanatos looks down at the datapad, staring at it for a few moments.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses a moment, then swallows, watching the show, feeling her heart beating faster, despite the fact she's a dragoon
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Surprisingly...Yes.
* Seraphna nods and grins. Signing, "Best drinks on teh ship."
* Seraphna waves to Terra.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> It's all about the delivery. Plus with my rugged good looks and sheer confidence.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And do you feel satisfaction after you lure innocent maidens into your room?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Terra> "Hey!"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there, tapping his cane
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "I'll have a whiskey." ^^
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Do you feel satisfaction when you shove poor innocent males away who only want to grace your beauty?
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Terra> *hands one over*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl smiles. "John must be proud of his younge protiege."
* Xanatos finally signs his name. "Ok..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Just get the little misses to sign and we'll have you back in uniform. 6He spins the cane around, turning away from Xan.
<Chad`Winters> ....Yeah...I'm sure he does. 6He looks away and takes another drink, setting the empty bottle down. He motions for two more.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl takes note of Dias' response.
<Xanatos> I'll give it to her and she'll have it to you as soon as she start her next shift. *he notes before turning and walking away*
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick steps in. "Um, do you have any wine?" 6He adjusts his glasses as he looks at Terra.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren listens to him walk away. "And they say I can't have fun anymore." 6He catches his pill bottle as he tosses it up and down
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> 3,9<2,3Tsu3,9> "Yeah, sure. Any special type, or just wine?"
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Terra> *says that*
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> NRP: Damn extra aliases
<DeathStar> <Dominick> Do you have any Molerian wine? I'll pay the extra expense.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Terra> "Right here." *hands some over*
* Seraphna grins and points to teh wine, showing she'll have some.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Terra> *gives some to Sera too*
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick puts down the gil. "Thank you very much." 6He says politely, full of charm and manners.
* Chad`Winters looks over at Aya.
<Seraphna> <...Yeah, I like this guy.>
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> <Yeah, me too.>
* Xanatos makes his way back to his room and places the datapad on Erevis' side of the bed so that she can sign it. He moves over and changes clothes, then turns and steps back out, turning and moving down the hall.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis wraps up her knuckles to stop the bleeding, then walks out.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias slides Cheryl another beer as he takes a deep drink.,
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl takes the beer. "You know, Dias, if you settled down, you could have yourself something more special than just a one night stand."
* Xanatos wanders into the garden and finds himself a quiet spot out of the way, he sits down and stretches out on the grass, staring up at the ceiling.
<DeathStar> 6* John arrives at the resturant, sititng down,
* Seraphna smiles and leads them to a booth
<DeathStar> <John> Christ, I'm late.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick sits down. "So, why don't you ladies tell me a little about yourselves?" 6He asks, apparantly more interested in them then telling his own stories.
<Chad`Winters> Shiva looks over at John, eyeing her watch. "So eager for this date and here you are, late."
<DeathStar> <John> I couldn't help it! Crises!
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> What about you, Cheryl? I never see you with one person.
<Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru> "Ah, me? There's not that much to tell.."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I like myself. 6She notes with a quirk.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You're cute when your apologetic.
<DeathStar> <Dominick> Nonsense.
<DeathStar> <John> And you're beautiful when you pick on me.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> And I like myself too. What makes me any different?
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> I was always told I had a soft spot for the special.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl ruffles his head. "You'll see one day."
* Seraphna signs, "Well I'll talk."
* Seraphna blinks
* Dragoon_Alpha_Hotaru nods a little at that, seeming a little embarrassed
* Seraphna signs again, "Well, not talk."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Well besides the fact that you have a nice rack and an ass.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> There is that.
<Seraphna> <How teh heck do I tell my life story with my fingers...?>
<DeathStar> 6* John grabs a glass of wine as the waiter poors him and Shiva glance. He holds it up, and as if for speaking for all the characters... "Here's to the future. May romance and love bring us new surprises and unexpected pleasures."
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Fri Feb 02 00:00:00 2007