Session Start: Thu Feb 15 19:33:19 2007
Session Ident: #taw
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<DeathStar> Stardate: Immediately Thereafter Last Episode On the Last Day We Varily RPed
<DeathStar> Location: THE PAX
<DeathStar> 6* Warren tilts, keeping the weapon trained on Chad.
* Chad`Winters watches Warren, his eyes studying him quickly.
* Alicia is now known as Michiru
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shifts, moving a slight distance from Warren, putting pressure on another flank
<DeathStar> <Warren> Nothing to say?
<Chad`Winters> Sorry to disapoint you Warren.
* Xanatos slams his knee into the punching bag one last time. He holds onto the bag and sigh, looking down toward the ground.
<DeathStar> <Warren> It works for me. I know who and what you are - you were sloppy. You didn't hide your tracks. You didn't attempt to blend in.
<Chad`Winters> Why would I try? What's their to hide?
<DeathStar> <Warren> The last two times you surfaced, it almost led to you killing the team - and Chad, if it suited you.
<Chad`Winters> You think that Id's in control? 6He tilts his head. "Look, you're stressed out, obviously your addiction is far worse than anyone thought.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Don't bother. Fuck with me in the slightest, and this conversation ends. Read my body language. I will shoot.
<Chad`Winters> You going to kill Zephyr too? I'm pretty sure she'd vouch that you attacked me without cause.
<DeathStar> <Warren> The fact is you're controlling Zephyr. Breaking the bond, even with death, will be advantageous
* Xanatos steps away from the bag and turns, stepping out into the hallway. He glances left, then right before moving down the hallway.
<Chad`Winters> Think that's going to change the fact? Just put the gun down and drop it Warren. You have no proof.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *looks for Erevis for now*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren cocks the gun. "No. You see, I'm tired of you dealing tears into this team, just so you can get what you want. To attain what you desire. You're using people, and let me ask you: does that really, really satisfy you? Getting all this through manipulation? Deceit? Conning and playing your old friends against one another? Are you satisfied?
* Chad`Winters stares into Warren's eyes. 1"Survival of the fittest, you take what you want. You did the same thing to take captain of this ship, did you not? Manipulate our lovely doctor Peacemaker, and in doing so, put her in a position where if you're found out, she'll lose everything she's worked for.
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<Michiru> <Hotaru> *searches the ship*
* Xanatos moves his eyes from doorway to doorway as he moves along, he closes his eyes briefly and shakes his head, then pulls a hand up to run his temple. "Damn headache." he mumbles.
<DeathStar> <Warren> And what would Eve think, Chad? Using people? Mind control? Manipulating a bond? Isn't that what was done to her? Is this how you honor her memory? Your daughter's? What will Zephyr say once the bond ends?
* Michiru searches Engineering
<DeathStar> 6* Engineering, still in ruins from the Montana attack, seems to have been cleared out and emptied, though voices are heard near the research area.
* Chad`Winters body slumps slightly, showing that Warren has hit a soft spot. 1"...And what would your fiance say right now if she saw you? Spending the better half of a year now high?"
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* Michiru heads that way
<DeathStar> <Warren> Mistake two, Id. You see, this is about you. This is about what you're doing to get what you need. This isn't about hurting myself, but you hurting others. But fine. I would gladly trade the position and rank for you to trade your position and rank as well. Let us speak on even grounds. Your cards are played out.
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<Chad`Winters> Needs? 6He lets out a small laugh. "This isnt about needs, it's about desires my old friend. It's about claiming what was mine and grabbing what I'm wanted."
<DeathStar> <Warren> And using whoever it takes to get it?
<DeathStar> 6* Michiru, upon creeping, can hear Chad nad Warren clearly
* Michiru listens, for now, not even sure she can do anything
<Chad`Winters> Sometimes people will get hurt, I've done nobody any real harm, if anything I've just exposed the underlying problems that were already there.
* Xanatos rounds a corner, slowly making his way through the ship, he doesn't know what he is searching for, or even if he is searching for something, but he knows he would much rather walk around this ship than retreat to his room and hide.
<DeathStar> <Warren> And Zephyr? If that was the case, break the bond. Let her decide on her own free will.
<Chad`Winters> Not sure what you're talking about there. I broke that bond when I started a relationship with Eve.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Mistake three, Id. This is an honest talk. Let us talk honestly. Break the bond.
<Chad`Winters> You want honesty? Then no.
* Michiru tries to creep closer, just in case she's needed
<DeathStar> <Warren> Very well. Goodbye, Id. This was your last chance at redemption.
<Chad`Winters> Killing an innocent soul just to save your career...how noble.
<DeathStar> 6 *Warren pulls the trigger, right as Zephyr grabs him from behind, twisting and slamming him into the deck
* Chad`Winters twists his body off to the side, then slams his fist down into Warren's chest.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren is hit. He suddenly sneers, hitting something on his belt. A comm device begins to replay the message of their conversation to everyone, then he takes his gun and hits Zephyr with it, sending an electronic feedback trhough her
* Chad`Winters growls as Zephyr's hit and he kicks straight into Warren's ribs
* Michiru moves closer, about to jump out when Warren recovers
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *eyes her comm*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren is hit, coughing up fluids. He tilts and slams into the ground, right as Zephyr recoils.
* Xanatos lifts his head up, sliding to a stop, he face goes stone whenever the ID is mentioned. He breaks into a run now, making his way toward the lower areas of the ship.
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* Chad`Winters slides over to Zephyr, placing his finger on her neck for a pulse
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr suddenly rises, her eyes blank, and then dashes off.
* Chad`Winters narrows his eyes then grabs his datapad, tapping a button on it.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *heads to Engineering*
* Michiru darts out, punching Chad in the face
<DeathStar> 6* Warren lays on the engineering floor, glancing up at Michiru arrives.
* Chad`Winters twists his body and grabs Michiru's hand as it jerks by, he then throws her into Warren.
* Xanatos heads toward engineering then, just incase it isn't in the lower regions of the ship.
* Michiru lands on Warren, then climbs off quickly
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts
<Michiru> "Sorry."
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<Chad`Winters> Sorry, don't have time to play with kids. 6He breaks into a run towards the exit.
* Michiru rushes after
<DeathStar> 6* Xanatos and Chad run right into each other
* Chad`Winters shoulder rams into Xanatos
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his comm. "Serena..."
* Xanatos also shoulder ram's for Chad.
* Chad`Winters slams against Xanatos then knees him in the crotch
<Seraphna> *The exits shut.
* Seraphna was listening, sitting in bed, tapping on her datapad.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Get. To. Safety. Now.
* Xanatos goes wide eyes and swings an elbow out for Chad's neck.
* Chad`Winters jams his shoulder up, knocking the elbow upwards, he then slams it inwards into Xanatos' chest
* Seraphna grabs her gun, and slides out of bed, when someone comes to check on her, she's gone.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr suddenly grabs Sera as she moves. "Too slow, bitch."
* Michiru goes to kick at Chad's back
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr spins and slams her int othe wlal
* Seraphna twists and catches herself on the wall, leaping away, fireing at her leg as she does.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *c* "What's going on?"
* Xanatos spins, running off the adrenaline of the kick to the groin, he slams his arm downward to knock Chad's arm down, then slams his knee upward toward Chad's stomach to drive him back.
<Seraphna> "Zephyr snap out of it!"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr twists out of the way, using one of Chad's dodge techniques. She jabs at Serena's eyes
* Seraphna shuts the, amd ducks, headbutting into Zephyr, her styles gotten... dirtier.
* Chad`Winters is nailed in the back and he's sent right into Xanatos. He grabs him in a bear hug and throws him into Michiru
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is hit. She proceeds to hit Sera in the gut
* Michiru dodges easily
* Seraphna groans and uses the leverage, charging, slamming Zephyr into a wall.
* Xanatos flips in the air as he flies past Michi, landing on his feet and sliding along the ground.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr reverses, and slams Sera into the wall. She suddenly headbutts at her nose.
* Chad`Winters snaps his neck from side to side. 1"This time I won't hold back."
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *goes to grab a weapon*
* Seraphna grabs her head, eyes glowing strongely as she does something she hasn't done in a long time, forcing control.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr just sneers, and suddenly stabs Sera in the stomach with a sharp object. "We don't play that game anymore, Serena. Not after your sister."
* Michiru rushes at Chad, moving in a somewhat familiar style, punching rapidly. "THOUSAND FISTS!"
* Seraphna growls, stumbling back, holding her stomach,m she shoots at Zephyr point blank
* Chad`Winters drops to the ground and spin kicks into Michiru's legs, dropping below the punches
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr drops onto the ground
* Seraphna shoots downa t her.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is hit again. Fluids splurt out.
* Seraphna steps back, calling medics.
* Xanatos dahses in behind Michi, doing a baseball slide towards Chad under Michi's punches. He pulls out his pistols and points them both at Chad, firing.
* Michiru lands unceremoniously on the ground, kicking out at Chad as she lands, before performing a kippup
<DeathStar> 6* And like that, Zephyr rises, her clothes bloodied. Her face blank with rage.
<Seraphna> "What the hell..."
* Chad`Winters watches the two crash into each other.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr backhands at Sera's face. "You can never hurt me again, Serena."
* Seraphna shoots her leg.
* Seraphna stares at her
* Xanatos breaks the slide and doesn't even pull out his guns, seeing Michi fall, he press of from the ground and hops over her, slamming a knee downward for Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr suddenly jabs, aiming to take out her right arm shoulder joint
* Chad`Winters kicks upwards into Xanatos chest, beating his range easily.
<DeathStar> 6* The exit unlocks and lifts a foot.
* Seraphna ducks, familair with Chad's style, she knees Zephyr.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr parries, despite her mobility being sluggish. She's literally bleeding to death
* Michiru moves to interpose herself between Chad at the exit
<Seraphna> "Stand down!"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Then die. 6She suddenly slashes out with her blade for Sera's throat.
* Xanatos flies back now, behind Chad, he lands on his feet and pulls his arms up. "Come'on ID. Show me just how good you are."
* Seraphna fires at something above them, hot steam bursting down at them as she rolls away.
* Retrieving #taw modes...
* Seraphna ducks and rolls.
* Chad`Winters smiles, lowering his head. He then reaches into one ofh is pouches and pulls out a grenade and rolls it towards the two.
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *returns, with a beamsaber* "Am I interupting anything?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is forced to retreat back.
<Seraphna> "He's using you Zephyr! Break the damned bond!"
* Michiru retreats from the grenade
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I want you dead, Serena. I took Montana from you. Now I'll take everything else from you. Rob you like you robbed me.
<Seraphna> *Shifting metal is head in the fog of of the steam.
* Xanatos jumps back away from the grenade. he pulls up his pistols and fires a few times at Chad.
* Chad`Winters suddenly dashes towards the grenade and baseball slides under the exit, two blades flying out and towards the two's legs.
* Michiru jumps over the blade, following Chad out
* Xanatos adjusts his aim to shoot the blades from the air.
<Chad`Winters> 6The grenade rolls to a stop, apparently it didn't explode.
<Seraphna> *The steam clears, Sera's gone.
* Chad`Winters stands on the other side and kicks Michiru in the ribs as she comes through
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr also appears to be gone at this point.
<DeathStar> 6* A hand grabs Chad and throws him around in a judo throw.
* Michiru winces, but punches at Chad's gut anyway
<Chad`Winters> NRP: How? She was on the ground and I was standing? It's only up a foot.
* Michiru stops when Chad gets thrown
* Chad`Winters slams against the wall.
<DeathStar> NRP: Either way, the throw canceled the attack
<DeathStar> 6* Standing there in uniform is a redhead female.
* Xanatos moves forward, sliding under the left side of the door, he pulls himself up to his feet and turns to aim at Chad.
<Chad`Winters> Katrina, long time no see.
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* Michiru smiles, seeing Kat.
<DeathStar> 6* The person just tilts their head, then slams a fist at Chad's gut.
* Chad`Winters slams his left hand down to knock the punch downward, he then headbuts her
<DeathStar> 6* The woman is hit, sluggish it appears. They spin kick at her.
* Seraphna stops, in her secluded little area, "Took away...? How did she do that to Montana... what the hell has Chad done to her..."
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *just eyes the medbay*
<Chad`Winters> You were so willing to bring me into this world and now you want to get rid of me...Tisk tisk. 6He he throws up his left arm to block and throws out a finger tab towards her inner thigh
* Seraphna stares at her datapad
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* Xanatos steps forward slamming his foot out to stop Chad's poke.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis winces. "What is life when you use it selfishly, Chad Wniters?"
* Seraphna taps away at her datapad swiftly.
* Michiru stands up, readying herself for battle too
<Chad`Winters> I don't know, you tell me? Are you going to stand our selfishly whittling away?
<Chad`Winters> NRP: There.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> .... You are not nearly as self-focused as you wish to be, Chad. I was you. I know.
<Chad`Winters> What's life if you're just going to give it away?
<Seraphna> "She's nuts..."
* Xanatos holds a gun at Chad's head, narrow his eyes to take aim. "Don't move Chad, or I will fire."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> One worth living. 6She notes, raising her hands.
<Michiru> "At least hers isn't a waste."
* Seraphna moves out, she heads to the one area she knows this battle should take place.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Stay your hand. You will not kill him, Xanatos Durran.
<Chad`Winters> Then live Erevis.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Then live your life as it was meant to be.
<Xanatos> But..*he lowers the pistols down to Chad's shoulder instead* I wont kill him. But I can't let him get away.
<Chad`Winters> That's what I plan to do. 6He turns, moving to walk away.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> He will not get away . 6She suddenly grabs Chad and uses a joint move on his leg.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Life is about bettering others' lives, not one's on. Life is about making sure you give others' a chance at peace. Your daughter needs love. Can you give her love?
* Michiru watches for now, ready to assist if needed
* Seraphna alerts security, dropping into the Hangar.
* Chad`Winters growls as his leg gives out, he snatches the gun with his other hand and aims durrans hand at Erevis' face.
* Michiru kicks at Chad's gunhand
* Seraphna quickly contact shte one person she'd never think of, Cheryl.
* Chad`Winters let's his grip go on Xanatos' hand at the last second, letting her kick his hand, he then snaps his other hand into Erevis's chest
<DeathStar> 6* As Seraphna arrives, suddenly a ship boosts off it's pad at Seraphna.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis is hit in the chest.
* Seraphna rolls out of the way, grabbing her dataapd she moves to override it.
* Michiru spins to kick at Chad's chest now
<DeathStar> 6* As Seraphna gets control, a knife goes down at her shoulder.
* Seraphna ducks to teh side, getting slashed, she backs away, growling, her gun out she fires at Zephyr's foot.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr dashes to the side, breathing heavily, awkwardly.
<Seraphna> "Zephyr! Think of everyone else! Don;t do this!"
* Chad`Winters tenses his chest, sliding backwards from the kick. 1"Strong little sucker."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm doing what you do, Serena. Thinking of myself.
* Xanatos gets his hand kicked by Michi, and pulls in to his body, he holsters his pistols and moves to the left, swinging a punch for Chad's face.
<Seraphna> "It's the wrong path!"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr spins the knife. "Then I guess you better stop me. Or will you let me kill you?"
* Chad`Winters snaps his hand up and grabs Xanato's, driving it into the wall. He then uses his other hand to jab a pressure point in Xanatos's elbow
<Seraphna> "I don;t want to kill you sis..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Funny. I really want to kill you. Like, really.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr throws the knife at Sera's chest.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis strains to get her breath.
* Seraphna dodges tot eh side.
* Xanatos 's arm drops, but Xan smiles an slams his foot down Chad's hand, all the while sending his knee forward for Chad's face.
* Chad`Winters kicks his leg backwards and into Erevis' chest, shoving her to the other wall
<DeathStar> 6* As she goes, Zephyr pulls out a detonator and hits it, blowing up a hidden grenade. Possiblely thinking like Chad now.
* Michiru glances worriedly towards Erevis
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Wait, how did he bring his foot above his...
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis winces as she hits the wall.
* Seraphna flies a bit, spinning to land. She firest at Zephyr's hand.
<Xanatos> NRP: Hm?
<Xanatos> NRP: Xan is still standing.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: He brings one foot down and his other knee up...Huh?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is hit in the hand, wincing as she grabs it.
<Seraphna> "STAND DOWN."
<Xanatos> NRP: Yeah, meaning for a split second he is airborne.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, a cane slams into Zephyr's skull from behind. Warren steps out.
* Chad`Winters hand drops from the kick and he readjusts it, slamming his elbow into Xan's knee, intercepting it
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr spins and grabs Warren by the throat, when suddenly a whip latches around her arm. Cheryl stands there, tensing.
* Michiru lashes out angrily at Chad, punching him in the ribs
* Seraphna stumbles and falls to a knee, she watches, gun trained on Zephyr.
* Chad`Winters growls as he's being hit and he leaps back, slididng away from the two.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well. Aren't we all one happy family. <Cheryl> Stand down, or I'll spank you.
* Chad`Winters reaches into his tact belt and pulls out another grenade, this time pulling the pin out.
* Xanatos spins in air from the force of Chad's punch, he lands on his feet for a second, and shakes his head. "Dizzy." He comments then pulls out his pistol and aims at Chad. "I will shoot that grenade."
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<Chad`Winters> You're less than five feet away. You'll be dead just like me. Along with the runt and your precious Erevis.
<Seraphna> "Zephyr, please stand down... I've done many wrongs, but this isn't a resolution..."
* Chad`Winters he lifts the grenade up, holding it outwards.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr suddenly grabs the whip, despite the electric shock, and jerks Cheryl into WArren, then spin kicks Wraren in the spine.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *arrives on the scene, a little behind Cheryl* "Dear little sister... don't make me do anything I'd regret having to..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren goes down, sliding along the hanger. Cheryl stumbles along.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... I guess that means no." *summons her scythe*
* Xanatos narrows his eyes. "Damnit."
* Michiru moves over to Erevis. "Are you...?"
* Seraphna pulls out a second gun.
<Chad`Winters> Too bad, shoulda shot. 6He hurls the grenade against the ground and turns, running.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pauses, then suddenly force shvoes Xan and Michiru back through the exit, then yanks it down. She collapses almost,her breathing labored, then tackles Chad
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<Xanatos> NO!
<Michiru> "What?! You can't!"
* Chad`Winters is nailed as the grenade goes off, smoke billowing out.
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* Michiru moves to try to open the exit
<DeathStar> 6* Alarms are going fof all over the place
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr eyes Hotaru, then Sera.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> She's mine. 6She walks toward Sera.
<Seraphna> "If you do this, what then sister?"
<Chad`Winters> Apparently your conviction is strong. 6He goes for a nerve cluster in her neck.
* Xanatos scrambles up and attempts to get the door open.
* Seraphna fires at the ground in front of Zephyr.
<Seraphna> "Stop!"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis is hit in the neck.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *moves after* "Don't think I won't stop you..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr keeps walking.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *moves to try to get in between, readying her scythe*
* Chad`Winters shoves Erevis off. 1"You'll be fine in 2 minutes."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You can kill me, if you wish, Hotaru, to protect that murderer.
* Chad`Winters pulls out his datapad and begins tapping on it.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr goes to shove Hotaru away.
* Seraphna shoots Zephyr's other foot.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *kicks out at Zephyr* "This isn't the way!"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr twists Hotaru's leg into the shot.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, Chad.
<Seraphna> <Hota!>
* Chad`Winters pauses, eyeing Erevis. He kneels down checking her pulse.
<DeathStar> 6* She stands there, eyeing him. "Is this what it'll come down to?"
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *tries to smack Zephyr with the handle of her scythe, while moving her leg away*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis eyes Chad, her green eyes looking sorry for him, her breathing erratic.
* Chad`Winters looks up at Kat. 1"Take her to Medbay." 6He turns, walking away.
* Xanatos pulls up his comm, "SOmeone, can anyone open up the doors to engineering, this is an emergency." he broadcasts.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> No. 6She slams her hand aganist the wall. "I'd must rather deal with you."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps back. She suddenly smirks.
<Chad`Winters> So cruel, you're willing to let someone die, just out of spite?
* Chad`Winters taps something on his datapad.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Are you any different now?
* Seraphna whips out her datapad and starts tapping.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... what?"
* Chad`Winters pulls out his gun and turns, firing at the controls for their door.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Tell me, Chad. Why? Why do all this? Why hurt me with the information about my mother? Why?
<DeathStar> 6* The sprinklers suddenly go off.
* Xanatos pulls up his datapad and pulls up a map of the ship, looking for another way out of engineering.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr suddenly pulls out a gun, aiming it at Sera, and firing.
* Chad`Winters looks up, tisking. 1"Hurt? Hardly, you would've found out irregardless. I just timed it to create more confusion off me.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *moves to block the shot with her scythe*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> So, you used me? 6She says silkily.
* Seraphna rolsl to the side and keeps typing.
* Ariel trys the doorpad to engineering, as she arrives on the scene. Not expecting it to work.
<Michiru> "Ariel!"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr suddenly dashes and hits Hotaru's gut with a tazer, aiming to override her electronic systems.
<Chad`Winters> Everybody uses somebody...*He eyes his datapad then shrugs and hits button*
* Seraphna shoots at Zephyr as she makes contact with Hota.
* Ariel jumps a little, completely missing Michiru at first. "Hu... oh, Michiru."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina suddenly aims for his nose, aiming to break it.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *winces, moving to smack Zephyr as she passes*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr twists, judo throwing Hotaru
<Seraphna> <Hota, join with me, jsut open up, we'll coordinate.>
* Xanatos jerks his head to look at Ariel. "You think you can help me get this door open?"
* Chad`Winters 's head snaps back. 1"That...That wasn't nice.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina knees at his balls. "I'm not feeling nice."
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <... sure... whatever...> *opens up*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr dashes at Sera, tackling her into a ship.
* Chad`Winters growls and slams his palm directly into her knee as it comes up. He then thrusts his otehr hand directly towards her chest.
* Ariel knocks on the door, judging the thickness and material. "Sturdy."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl paces, aiming to get at Zephyr when possible.
* Seraphna starts countering the worm, as she syncs her mind with Hota.
* Seraphna lets her slam her, before kicking otu at Zephy's gut.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina twists, aiming for his throat.
* Xanatos moves his arm to feel around behind his shoulder. "Now where did Kane say that..." he says as he narrows his eyes.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr winces, the gun shoots aching.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *moves to slam Zephyr at the same time*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is hit as well again.
* Seraphna turns and times her kick with hota's move, kciking her int eh face.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr hits the ground. She rolls, kneeling there. "You win."
* Chad`Winters twists his head, letting it slam into that instead. He then snaps his left finger towards her underside of her upper arm.
* Seraphna ignroe that, working on overriding the virus.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina grabs his hand with her free one. She's good. Very good.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... But you'll die anyway. I'll blow us all up. One big happy explosion.
<Chad`Winters> Seem's you've gotten better. 6He suddenly moves to stomp his foot on hers.
* Xanatos jabs into a spot, then wiggles the fingers of the immobalized hand. "Don't say I never learned anything from you buddy..." he mumbles, then nods to Ariel. "I'll help as much as I can."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'm pissed. Very pissed. 6She leaps back, then headbutts Chad.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "You'd kill us all, just to get at Sera?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes. IT's all that I want.
* Chad`Winters 's head snaps back from it
* Seraphna taps a buton, a laoding arm grabbing Zephyr.
<DeathStar> 6 *Zephyr is grabbed. She just smiles.
* Seraphna taps away, working as the arm turns her towards the Space exit.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lets it happen. Warren strains to get up.
<Seraphna> <Ask her if it's the virus.>
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What the fuck are you doing, SErena?
* Seraphna taps away.
* Ariel nods, and forms a plasma blade in her hand. She jabs it into the wall, about where the door mechanics should be.
* Chad`Winters stumbles back several steps and touches his forehead, feeling blood.
<Seraphna> <Tell them it's a precaution in case she's somehow the bomb.>
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina eyes Erevis, who appears to be unconscious. She spin kicks at Chad.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... is it the virus?" "Oh, and Serena.. don't kill her. Though.. I guess if she is the bomb..."
* Chad`Winters spin kicks the opposite way, going to kick right into Kat's leg.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Hotaru's words . "You bitch." 6She says to Sera. She hurries toward Zephyr.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina winces.
* Xanatos motions to Ariel. "Those are dead, we will probably have to lift." He motions.
* Seraphna leave the crane as it is, keeping Zephyr away as she works.
<DeathStar> 6* The door snaps open.
<Chad`Winters> Now I'm getting angry. 6He moves towards her.
<Seraphna> <Bitch? I'm trying to save us...>
<Xanatos> Orr I was wrong...*he runs forward diving into Chad*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Stop this, Zephyr! STOP THIS.
* Chad`Winters pauses glancing backwards. He grabs two samller grenades and throws them against the ground. Smoke begins pouring out.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina goes to tackle Chad, grabbing him like a wild cat.
* Seraphna taps rapidly now, isolating the virus.
* Michiru moves to tackle Chad too
* Xanatos slides to a stop, turning on his heatvision.
* Chad`Winters flips up Katrina, letting the two collide towards each other in the smoke.
<Michiru> <I think she means Zephyr... I hope she means Zephyr.>
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina slams into Michiru.
<Chad`Winters> 6The smoke seems to be heated, making it harder to pinpoint a single body.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr just waits patiently. "Just a few more oments..."
* Michiru winces, looking around for Chad
* Seraphna watches for indications from Zephyr as she works on the virus.
* Xanatos changes to X-ray, moving in and jumping to kick at Chad's chest.
<Chad`Winters> 6The sound of metal can be heard hitting the ground and Chad's already to far away.
* Michiru moves for the sound
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina gets up, visiblely furious
<Xanatos> Michi, get Erevis to medbay. She isn't doing good. *he tells her, before turning and moving after Chad.*
<Michiru> "... alright."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis, strangely, is gone.
<Chad`Winters> 6Michiru steps on caltraps*
* Michiru winces. "Owww... so that's what it was..."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina follows after Xanatos and Chad.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ZEPHYR. DON't DO THIS
* Seraphna taps a button, the arm shields itslef and pushes out into space, maintaining jsut enough atmosphere.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren strains up, then eyes Sera, her eyes narrowing dangerously.
* Ariel quickly heads in the direction Chad went as well, deactivating her blade for the moment.
* Seraphna shakes her head, looking to Warren, <Tell him what's goignt o happen.>
<DeathStar> 6* And the resulting explosion rocks the hanger area.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *is about to, when the explosion occurs*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl slides back.
* Seraphna grabs onto soemthing, shaking, starting to cry.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... damn..."
* Xanatos moves after Chad, using his eye to keep himself aware of any traps.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands there, her breathing notchign up rapidly.
<Seraphna> <Chad...>
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "I... I failed again..." *collapses, crying*
<Seraphna> <That god dmaned...>
* Seraphna grips her gun.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <I won't forgive him for that.>
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl activates the whip, turning to Sera. "You didn't let us near her. WE could have stopped it. YOU TOOK HER AWAY."
* Seraphna doesn;t move tos top her. <I couldn't do anything, none of us could.>
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl approaches Serena, clearly angered, and clearly focused on Sera.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren drops to his knees, unable to think right it seems.
* Seraphna shakes her head, unable to say anything.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "..." <... maybe we didn't try hard enough...>
<Ariel> "What was that?!" *refering to the explosion*
<Seraphna> <What could we have done?>
* Chad`Winters slides to a stop in the garden and kneels down, breathing hard.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You fucking bitch. YOU FCKING BITCH! 6She howls at Sera.
* Michiru glances over, taking the caltrop out. "I don't know..."
* Xanatos glances back at Ariel. "An explosion..." he notes, his face grave.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... Oh no.
* Ariel scowls, and then starts to run as fast as she can to catch Chad.
<Michiru> "Zephyr must have done it.."
* Chad`Winters glances down at his datapad, eyeing the explosion alert and it's location
* Seraphna pulls teh arm back in
<DeathStar> 6* There's nothing left there, it appears.
* Michiru follows Ariel
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands in front of Sera, like she wants to strike, then turns to find Chad. Her rage now on him
* Seraphna stares at Chad
* Seraphna looks to Charyl
<Xanatos> NRP: I thought chad was in the Garden?
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Chad's not htere numbnuts
<DeathStar> NRP: He was.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "You should've let us TRY to save her." *follows Cheryl*
<Chad`Winters> NRP: No, the hanger.
<Seraphna> <We did, there was 10 seconds left.>
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there, still not moving. He seems to be breathing hard.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren presses up on his cane, then moves to find Chad.
* Chad`Winters moves through the Garden, quickly pulling out guaze and wrapping it around his bleeding forehead.
* Xanatos moves into the Garden now, on Chad's heels nearly. He pulls out his pistols ready to shoot.
* Ariel enters the garden slightly ahead of Xanatos.... she moves quickly. Especially when angry.
* Seraphna rushes after them, her blood cold, she's snapped.
* Chad`Winters turns to face Xanatos, his gun aimed at back at him.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina steps in. "Chad..."
* Seraphna leaps down silently after a few moments.
<Chad`Winters> You can call me Id...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ....
<Chad`Winters> What was that explosion?
* Xanatos glances at Ariel stepping ahead of him. "Like you don't know."
<Ariel> "......" *paces towards Id*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps in. "Zephyr dying. So she can get what she wanted most. And guess what I'm about to follow her example."
* Seraphna stops
<Seraphna> <Wait...>
<Seraphna> <Wait a second...>
<Chad`Winters> I asked didn'...6He stops, looking over at Cheryl. "She what?"
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "Cheryl... no. I won't let you die too."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> She blew herself up, you fucking prick. 6She goes right for his throat.
<Seraphna> <I've felt bond death...>
<Seraphna> <He'd bloody know...>
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <... he could be lying.>
* Chad`Winters drops his gun and grabs onto Cheryls hands, struggling to keep them back.
<Chad`Winters> Why would I want her dead?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps in, leaning on his cane. He eyes Chad. "This is the price you pay, Id. You lose what you want when you try to take it all."
<DeathStar> <Warren> She acted like you did - and died doing it. Now you lost her.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *just smirks, watching* "Guess I don't have to do anything, after all."
* Ariel kicks the gun away casually. There's no warmth in her eyes at all any more.
* Xanatos narrows his eyes at the suddent intrusion of Dragoons. He then looks to Warren.
* Seraphna watches Cheryl
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl goes to drive her knee into Chad's gut. And break his tactical suit.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "If she is dead.. well, what Cheryl's about to do will be mercy."
<Chad`Winters> All...6He growls as he slides back. "I only took what he wante....6He keels over from the knee, his body curling around it.
<Seraphna> <No... he's not doing this again...>
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Keep telling yourself that. 6She grabs Chad's hair . "Keep telling yourself that."
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <Doing what?>
<Chad`Winters> I didn't tell her to do anything. I lost control when Warren zapped her. 6He spits up blood.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pulls her hand back for a killing blow.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yeah. You lost control and she did what you would have done. Listened to her inner Id.
<Chad`Winters> And what did you guys do to stop her? Did you let her die?
* Xanatos holsters the pistols and moves around Cheryl and Chad, putting himself between Chad and the other exit.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "You're still responsible. Oh, I tried to save her. She wouldn't listen."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That's right. Keep blaming others. Goodbye, Winters.
<Chad`Winters> He loved her, he'd never want her to die.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Too bad you let her die. 6And with that she goes for a neck break.
* Chad`Winters grabs onto her arms to stop the move.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl strains against him.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... stop this. Stop this! 6She shouts finally.
* Ariel eyes Chad with hollow eyes, considering just stabbing him.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses.
<Chad`Winters> Like I said...6He narrows his eyes.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... 6She eyes them all. "Is this what you've all become? Killing each other?"
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... why?"
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "..."
* Xanatos stares at Katrina, crossing his arms before looking to Chad now.
<Seraphna> <....This is all my fault....>
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <...>
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Killing Chad won't bring Zephyr back.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stares at each of them, looking right in their eyes.
* Chad`Winters is breathing heavily as he makes no move besides self-defense.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "There's a chance she's still alive."
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<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... a fair chance... but..."
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<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6She yanks Chad in close. "I hope you're happy. I hope you're fucking delighted." 6She lets Chad go.
* Chad`Winters hits the ground, falling on his knees.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "Guess what. You get to live a little longer. Lucky you."
* Seraphna runs back to the hangar.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *follows*
* Seraphna rushes for the arm, bringing it down.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans on his cane, unwilling to go back. He eyes Chad, with what is clear hate.
<Xanatos> Come'on Chad. You're going to the brig. *he pulls out the restraints as he moves closer*
<Michiru> "... where's Erevis...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks off into the garden, apparantly unwilling to look at anyone.
<DeathStar> 6* The arm would have taken a major explosion hit
* Xanatos leans down and begins to put Chad in the restraints.
* Seraphna looks at it, looking around for Zephyr.
* Chad`Winters pushes himself up, pulling his arms away from Xanatos. He looks over at Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* No Zephyr.
<Seraphna> <She's got to be alive...>
* Xanatos narrows his eyes. "Don't resist."
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *looks around for any trace of Zephyr*
* Ariel stays behind to escort Chad. Her expression is like it was carved into stone, and she doesn't look like she'd give any hesitation to kill.
<DeathStar> 6* No Zephyr.
* Chad`Winters reaches up for his insignia and tosses it at him. He then reaches into his pocket and he tosses three bottles of pain pills to him too
<Seraphna> <I gave every bit of time... I tried... Zephyr...>
<Michiru> "... aunt Kat?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks at Michiru, a haunted expression as she watches Chad.
* Seraphna closes her eyes, desperately scanning for Zephyr.
<DeathStar> 6* No Zephyr.
* Michiru just hugs her. "I... couldn't find Erevis..."
* Seraphna punches a wall, leaving a dent, falling to her knees she jsut starts to cry.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina wraps an arm around Michiru
<DeathStar> 6* Something rolls up to Sera.
* Xanatos moves forward to restrain Chad again.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> < Redemption's tough.. >
* Seraphna shakes, looking down.
<DeathStar> 6* A grenade.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *eyes the something, if she saw/heard it*
<DeathStar> 6* And it epxlodes.
<Seraphna> .me lepas, fying into antoehr wall
<Chad`Winters> I'm going to my daughter, simple as that...6He pauses, looking up.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps out. "Now you feel the loss of a sister and failure. Now your life."
* Seraphna slumps, weakly trying tos tand, <Z-Zephyr...>
* Ariel holds out a blade in front of Chad.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... I should've killed Chad after all."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr. You think I'd blow myself up, you stupid bitch. 6She spin kicks at Sera's face.
<Chad`Winters> Your daughter's alive. You better go save her.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, eyeing Chad.
* Chad`Winters stares intently at Ariel.
<Xanatos> You are a traitor and you are going to the brig. Simple as that. *he grabs Chad's arms and places the restraints on him*
* Seraphna blocks, skidding against the floor.
<Seraphna> <Help me...>
* Chad`Winters spins around shoving Xanatos away.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren aims a gun at Chad. "Don't omve."
<Chad`Winters> I'm not a traitor, just ambitious. 6He glances back at Warren.
<DeathStar> <Warren> If he resists cuffing, I will shoot him. Proceed, Xanatos Durran
<Chad`Winters> My crimes are no worse than anyone elses...You want me to stop her? 6He looks over at Warren.
* Xanatos nods and steps forward, placing the cuffs on Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr dashes forward, throwing a punch at Sera's face
* Seraphna flicks her wirst, her gun firing again
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans in. "You're nothing but desire, Id. Do you want her to live?"
<Chad`Winters> Do you?
<Seraphna> <Hotaru... help...>
<DeathStar> 6* Warren holds the contest of will with Chad.
* Xanatos places one cuff on, then pull's Chad's other arm around to cuff the other one.
<Chad`Winters> How bout you Xanatos?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr ducks it and jabs at Sera's throat, aiming to close off her air passages.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "Zephyr. Stop this now, or I will stop it for you."
* Seraphna twists away, kicking at her.
* Michiru moves behind Zephyr, readying her scythe
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *does that*
* Chad`Winters doesn't seem to resist at all.
<Seraphna> <Knock her bloody out!>
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr suddenly flicks a wrist and something lands on Hotaru
<Chad`Winters> Her death or survivals in your hands.
<DeathStar> <Warren> No. It's in your hands. 6He says firmly. "Game over. Choose, Chad."
<Xanatos> Mine? Hah, don't try to blame your mistakes on me.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *attempts a knockout blow before removing the thing*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Choose what's worth.
* Seraphna grabs for someone's attention, ]agressively searching for Alphas, crying out, "SHE'S ALIVE" in the message.
<DeathStar> 6* As Hotaru attacks, the object totally incatipcates her.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <A little help here?>
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Fight your own fucking battles, Serena.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> For once.
* Chad`Winters looks up at the sky. 1"Tick tock, tick tock."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren doesn't move.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: cieling
<Xanatos> Ariel go! *he points toward the direction of the hanger*
* Seraphna breahtes in, then delivers an uppercut with anamazing amount of force into Zephyr's gut.
* Ariel looks to Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sneers, then proceeds to deliver her own.
<Chad`Winters> How bout it Ariel? I can stop it. All you have to do is ask.
* Seraphna groand and rolsl a bit on her back, kicking up, forcing her off.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren suddenly presses his gun against Chad's head. "Fine. I want her back."
<DeathStar> 6* And he fires.
* Chad`Winters twists his head to try and make it miss.
<DeathStar> 6* At this range, that is an impossibility.
* Xanatos steps back, so as to not get hit by the splatter of brains.
* Chad`Winters falls to the ground
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr suddenly collapses.
* Ariel now heads to the hangar. No reason to be here.
* Xanatos looks from Warren to Chad. He frowns. "And they call me stupid...least I know when i'm beat..."
* Seraphna rolls over, pushing her off, <That'll leave hangover....
<DeathStar> 6* Warren kicks Chad awake. "Wake up."
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <... could've at least used a bomb...>
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr bleeds on the hanger, unconscious
* Chad`Winters groans and rolls over, looking up at Warren. 1"The guy with the gun wins then, eh?"
* Seraphna grabs her slightly bloody datapad and calls for medical aid, and a security team.
<Cassandra`> 6* Myria blinks and jumps to her feet, fingers gliding over the transporter console.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren adjusts from low setting to medium
<DeathStar> <Warren> Maybe I like to draw things out. 6He presses the gun against Chad's head again.
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *heads down to the hangar, keeping her beamsaber by her side, just in case*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina grabs Warren's shoulder. "That's enough."
<Michiru> "You don't need to kill him..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans in close. "You're looking in a fucking mirror, Id. Right through fucking glass. Remember that."
* Seraphna grabs some wire bonds and "cuffs" up Zephyr before collapsing againt a wall, breahting, resting and letting her body take over.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren presses up with his cane and walks off.
* Chad`Winters groans as he pushes himself up.
<Cassandra`> <Myria> *comm* Captain! I got them back!
* Xanatos grabs Chad, and begins to pull him away toward the brig.
<Seraphna> <And yes... redemption sucks...>
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina watches Chad go.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <It's worth it...>
<Seraphna> <I know... still sucks...>
<Xanatos> Come'on Id. Looks like you are about to have loads of free time.
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* Chad`Winters glances back at Katrina. 1"Make sure Aya's taken care of"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ...
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<DeathStar> 6* Warren clicks his comm. "Have John go down there to meet them per--wait, where the fuck is JOhn?"
* Seraphna tag's Warren's comms.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *c* "Don't ask me."
* Ariel pauses as she enters the hangar
* Seraphna looks to Ariel
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *has something stuck to her, and appears paralyzed*
<Seraphna> <Sorry Mom... sibling rivalry... heh... not that she can hear me....>
* Xanatos pulls up his comm, "Haven't seen him since he found out I was the cause of the hospital explosion." He informs Warren, as he pushes Chad into the brig and then into a cell, locking it.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, searching for John. And doesn't find him. He pauses, then searches for Erevis, adn finds nothing.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <That's a bit more than 'sibling rivalry'>
* Ariel slowly moves forward, and cuts off the object on Hotaru
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *c* "Where's Erevis? I've been looking for her."
<Seraphna> <We get it in epic fucking proportions I guess.>
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "Thanks..."
* Chad`Winters moves over to the bed and sits down on it, he pulls out his datapad, eyeing it.
<Seraphna> <I hope she's sane when she wakes up... Chad must have taken a nastey blow to the head to break that bond... if it is broken...>
<Seraphna> <God I hope he's dead...>
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps his cane, worried, but heads for the teleport room
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <He probably is.>
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *heads for the teleport room too*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina watches Warren go, rubbing her arms as she's laone with Michiru
* Seraphna pulls out her own datapad, and taps away a few keys.
<Michiru> "Are you alright?"
* Xanatos makes a face and opens the cell, motioning for the guard to help him strip Chad of his things.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Tired, hun. Very tired.
<Michiru> "Me too.."
* Cassandra` steps off the teleport pad, clutching another rune...
* Ariel eyes Zephyr a few moments, then picks her up, and starts to carry her to medbay
<Chad`Winters> You could just ask you know. 6He stands up, unhooking his tact belt and tossing it at Xanatos' face.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren enters the room, eyeing Cassandra. "So you lived."
<Seraphna> <Little help...?>
<Ariel> Setsuna> *follows close behind Cass, still tied to her*\
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *helps Sera up*
<Chad`Winters> ...And how the hell do you keep your job when you don't strip your prisoner?
* Seraphna seems barely able to move, clothes half burned away, covered in cuts and bruises
<Xanatos> Brain damage. *he notes as he catches the belt and tosses it out of the cell*
* Ariel moves like she's on automatic right now.
<Seraphna> <Just get me to the medical bay... tell Mother I'm sorry... gah this hurts...>
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina sits on a bench.
<Cassandra`> Nice to see you too.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Bad mood. Sorry. 6He pops one of Chad's pain pills.
<DeathStar> 6* He takes the rune
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *to Ariel* <Serena says she's sorry. And that it hurts.>
<Ariel> <......>
* Xanatos gathers all of Chad's things then hands them to the guard, he moves over and pats Chad down to make sure he isn't hiding anything.
<Cassandra`> The ground collapsed, we were stuck in a cavern. Found this. *holds up the rune*
<Seraphna> <Not happy is she... figures...>
<DeathStar> <Warren> You did good. You two can take it easy for the next few days. And...get a bath.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *to Ari* <Hopefully that just means it'll stick in her head.> *to Sera* <You think?>
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Very generous of you."
<Chad`Winters> 6It appears he's clean, except where his suit was ripped open and it resealed itself.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I try. 6He pauses, going back to his datapad, as if nagged by something
* Ariel still doesn't reply. She's heard... just complete and utter silence.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I don't know these people anymore. 6She says finally.
<Seraphna> <...I just hope we've regained a sister...>
<Michiru> "... I know..."
<Ariel> Setsuna> *sighs, for no apparent reason*
* Xanatos steps back, and then out of the cell. The guard steps out as well, holding Chad's things. Xan watches the guard move and place Chad's stuff in a safe box. "Keep an eye on him." He tells the guard as he locks Chad's cell and steps out.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *arriving at the teleporter room* "Glad everyone's alright."
<Cassandra`> ...something happen while we were gone...?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> And I don't know myself anymore. I wanted Chad to kill Erevis. I really, really did
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Oh, nothing, just Chad and Zephyr going apeshit."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren motions at her datapad. "You can read the logs. I need to see to something." 6He pops another pill and walks off.
<Cassandra`> Yes, sir...
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *heads after Warren*
* Xanatos makes his way for the medbay now, expecting to see how Zephyr and Erevis are doing.
<Seraphna> <Remind me, when I rebuild him... to make him easily disableable... Montana that is... I'm gettigtired of not being able to talk.>
* Michiru nods quietly, not sure how to respond to that
<DeathStar> 6* The Medical Bay, while receiving one Zephyr as a patient, has no Erevis
* Xanatos frowns at there being no Erevis, but places up at Peace. "Is Zephyr going to be alright?"
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *is checking Zephyr over*
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> "She should be.."
* Chad`Winters sits on the bed, looking up.
* Seraphna limps in with Hotaru
<DeathStar> 6* Warren returns to the hallway Erevis and Chad fought, glancing raond it.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *Eyes Cass a minute, then shakes her head* "So, what are you doing with your new found time off?"
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Looks like I missed a lot..."
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* Xanatos nods. "She's in good hands." he says before turning and stepping out, moving down the hall. He pulls up his comm, "Warren. Erevis wasn't brought to medbay, have you seen her?"
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<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts, glancing around the hallway. He seems to be seeing something
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* Ariel stands quietly by the medbay door.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *looks in that direction, scanning a bit*
<DeathStar> <Warren> No. Last I heard of her was in the Chad battle. 6He notes into the comm. "Did Chad kill her?"
* Xanatos shakes his head, "No she was unconcious, I told Michiru to take her to medbay."
* Chad`Winters closes his eyes and leans against the back wall.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the datapad. "Michiru never appeared in med bay."
<Xanatos> I'm going back to where the battle took place. See if I can find her.
* Seraphna looks to Ariel silently.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'm here now . She's not here.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances around the hallway, noting the damage it took
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *scans for minds*
<Xanatos> She...what? She couldn't have moved from that spot on her own.
<DeathStar> 6* Nothing.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Then someone else moved her.
<Xanatos> Who? We were all preoccupied with...wait a minute, you don't think John...?
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *pauses, uncertainly*
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Damn him. 6He switches to Peace. "While yo uwere fighting Zephyr, did anoyne access Erevis' scan?"
<Jackieness> ...I going to go find someone and have sex.
* Ariel stands quietly, like one of those british guards or something
* Jackieness is now known as Cassandra`
<Chad`Winters> NRP: WOW!
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *checks*
* Cassandra` said that.
<DeathStar> 6* Yes.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...well, I suppose that's a plan."
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> "Someone did..." *tries to find out who*
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias sits down in the bar again, playing pool.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Stands...whatever
<DeathStar> 6* They didn't hide it: John McCormick
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *c* "John McCormick."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods his head slowly. He lowers his head.
* Seraphna sighs silently at her imperial guard of a mother and limps to her bed in the medical bay.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "So... I guess we find John?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> He won't be willingly found . He's waiting out Erevis' own death.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "... then unwillingly."
<Xanatos> What? What do you mean, Erevis' death?
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Erevis is dying."
<DeathStar> <Warren> The teleport was a failure. Erevis' body is detoriating. Within an few hours.
<Cassandra`> Yeah...
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Can we locate John by some measure?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> We can't scan his mind, and he's off the grid. Doubtful we'd know where to look.
<Xanatos> Why didn't anyone tell me? *he says, finally rounding the corner into the hallway where Warren is*
<DeathStar> <Warren> She didn't want you to know . You had Katrina.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren clicks off his comm.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Erevis' room, John's room, anywhere related to Katrina..."
* Seraphna lies back on the bed and groans a bit, the smaller brusies gone, still a wreck.
* Xanatos stands there, a frown on his face. "Tell me where they might be and i'll get to looking."
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Or a bar." *heads off to whichever of the rooms is closer*
<Ariel> Setsuna> *stretches* "You know, I think I'm starting to get tired of that routine. Especially on a ship this size."
<DeathStar> <Warren> It could take five hours to run a floor search. John's not stupid. He'd hide her where we won't look
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Well where WOULDN'T we expect to find him?!"
<DeathStar> <Warren> That's the mystery.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "... on the bridge?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just stares at her like she's insane
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'm going to go for a walk. 6She gets up from the garden and moves off, leaving Michiru alone.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "... what? If he's hiding, we wouldn't expect him to hide there!"
<Michiru> "Okay..."
* Xanatos rubs his temples, "Damn headache..." he looks up at Warren. "How much time does she have left?"
* Michiru heads off to look for John and/or Erevis again
<DeathStar> <Warren> I don't know. The more energy she uses, the faster I imagine she'll die. How hard did she go against Chad?
* Xanatos frowns. "Furthur than she should have went. She threw me and Michiru under the door, slammed it and then knocked a grenade back at Chad."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Then I say we're looking at within the hour.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his comm, patching into everyone.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *c* "... hey."
* Xanatos lowers his head, staring at the ground for a moment.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We have an emergency taking place. Erevis has been abducted by John McCormick. The reason? Erevis is dying - her body is detoriating. And my belief is John fears us trying to reverse the teleporter beam and take his sister away. The fact is, Erevis will die if we do not locate him. We need to form search parties for them. Also, all civilians, if you see a red head man - deck him.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren clicks off the ship wide message.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Now it's 10,000 against 1. 6He says darkly, hobbling along.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Any idea where to look first?"
* Seraphna holds her head, "Damnit John...>
<Seraphna> <>
<DeathStar> <Warren> Well, we can assume the civilian quarter can be combed by the civilians.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl lifts her head up in the garden
<Xanatos> So we should start on these floors?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias looks up, eyeing the message than gets up. 1"What the hell is he doing?!"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Engineering would be the place to begin - all the cameras are offline here after the battle with Chad and Zephyr.
* Chad`Winters opens his eyes, narrowing them.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... what now...?"
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "I'll start looking right away."
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *goes off searching*
<Ariel> Em> <...Hotaru? What's going on?>
* Xanatos nods and moves ahead, helping Kyouki search to decrease the time it would take.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina pauases in the hallway, listening to the message. She closes her eyes, perhaps already knowing what JOhn might do
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <John's gone and kidnapped Erevis. Great...>
<Seraphna> <...>
* Chad`Winters moves over to the cell entrance and looks over for the security guard
<Ariel> Em> <What can I do?>
<DeathStar> 6* The guard is there.
<Chad`Winters> Hey, hand me your comm.
<DeathStar> 6* The guard eyes Chad like he's nuts.
* Michiru keeps searching, trying to figure out roughly where John's likely to go
<Seraphna> <Hotaru... to not invade your privacy... you're welcome to release yourself a little from my network...>
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <Oh, right.> *does so*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hobbles into the wrecked research area, scanning it
<Chad`Winters> Look, you got a guy trying to kill a crew member. Let me borrow your comm, I promise I won't run.
<Seraphna> <Sorry about that... thank you... for trusting me.>
<DeathStar> 6* The guard pauses, then hands it over.
* Michiru searches the area around the guard
* Chad`Winters grabs it and taps it. 1"Warren, you're obviously checking the Engineering room, you probably wont' find him there. That'd be the first place we'd check.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Why am I hearing your voice? 6He replies calmly, poking at rubble.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *c* "Then where?"
<Chad`Winters> <c> Because contrary to your belief, I never intended on anyone dieing.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren tilts his head a bit. "So where would he be?"
* Xanatos listesnt to the comm and he checks engineering.
<Chad`Winters> <C> Well you could relay a message to everyone to group into threes and search for any group of two or one...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren moves over to the engineering consoles, eyeing the damage. It seems 1/4th of the elevators are down on the ship
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <c> "Hey... you're sure John won't be listening to this?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses as Hotaru says this
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <c> "I have an idea where he'd never expect us to look."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I think I hear an echo. Can anyone check that?
<Chad`Winters> <C> I'm sure they give off nice little heat signatures. If he is, he'll probably try to keep moving. Making him an easier target.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias runs out of the bar and begins sprinting.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *looks around her immediate area*
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *looks for the location of John's comm, and Erevis'*
<DeathStar> 6* They begin to narrow in.
<Ariel> Em> *goes to meet up with Hotaru, actively trying to sense out Erevis psionically, despite the likely futility of it, as she goes*
<Chad`Winters> Guard, come here. Trace for John McCormicks comm signal.
* Seraphna orders repair crews into the engineering bay, directing them from her bed. Never stops working, does she...
<DeathStar> 6* The guard eyes him. "How?"
<Chad`Winters> Give me your damn datapad.
* Cassandra` sets security patrols out.
<DeathStar> 6* The guard hands it over.
* Chad`Winters grabs it and begins typing on it.
* Xanatos begins to trace for John's comm signal as well. Still moving as quickly as he can.
<DeathStar> 6* Peace finds John's comm. It's on the observation deck
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *starts for there*
<DeathStar> 6* Xan finds it.
* Xanatos quickly begins to move for the observation deck.
<DeathStar> 6* Peace arrives outside the observation deck
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps into the medical bay, glancing at Ariel. "Do you want me to watch over here, Ariel?" 6She asks gently.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pages Sera to get down to engineering personally.
* Ariel pauses a little as she hears Cheryl, and then nods slowly.
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *heads onto the observation deck quietly*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's face is carefully hidden behind blank, bitterness
* Chad`Winters types on his datapad, sending warren a message than he begins looking for somethign else.
<DeathStar> 6* The deck appears empty.
* Seraphna replies that she's heavily injured, Zephyr's alive, and she's doing as ordered.
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *keeps moving towards the signal, cautiously*
<DeathStar> 6* Xan arrives at the deck
<DeathStar> 6* As Peace moves, she would find a trashcan
* Chad`Winters taps his comm. 1"He's no Galilleo Warren.
* Seraphna gets up, weakly, and starts walking down to engineering.
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *checks the can*
<DeathStar> <Warren> He's smarter than that. 6He notes dryly, eyeing the damaged areas of the ship.
<DeathStar> 6* John's comm.
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *laughs* *c* "I found John's comm. No trace of him, though."
* Xanatos steps in to see Peacemaker beside a trashcan. "Damnit." He notes with a frown, looking left and right. "Where is he...."
* Chad`Winters runs a scan through the engine room.
* Ariel heads to a terminal, checking the status of the ship.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias bumps into Michiru. 1"Where's John?"
* Seraphna stops in front of Ariel, and holds out her datapad, showing such results.
<DeathStar> 6* Engineering offline. 1/4th of the elevators in engineering and adjacent decks offline. Hanger, damaged.
<Michiru> "I don't know, I'm looking for him too."
<Michiru> "Damn it dad, don't do anything stupid..."
<Chad`Winters> If I find that coward I'm gonna kick his fucking ass...
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Dias.
* Xanatos activates his heat vision, using it to see if there is any quick movement as he moves along, contining to check for John.
<DeathStar> 6* The observation apparantly only has Peace and Xan
<Michiru> "Pretty brave to call him that to his daughter."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Last time I checked, letting someone die is cowardly.
* Xanatos leaves the observation deck to continue his search, leaving his vision on just incase John is constantly moving and Xan might be able to see him through a wall or two.
<Michiru> "... well... I guess."
* Ariel uses Sera's datapad, to check the elevator logs.
<Chad`Winters> Come on, come on....6He looks up at the cieling trying to think.
* Seraphna leans against a wall, the repairs already underway without her presence.
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *keeps searching, making sure John isn't hiding somewhere nearby*
<DeathStar> 6* The elevator logs, oddly enough, indicate that the elevators were deliberately knocked offline with the engnieering.
* Chad`Winters types on his datapad to Serena, a msg. "Have your crew group up in teams of three or four.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "Hey, one question. Erevis' comm isn't on is it?"
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *does a quick scan*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis comm apparantly isn't showing up.
* Ariel checks for comm signals in any of the elevator shafts.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *c* "Either it's hacked, or it's not."
<DeathStar> 6* None of them have comm signals.
<Chad`Winters> He's going to hide somewhere that's hard to find...Engineering or the city...City has more people...But....
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *goes to search the teleport room*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Better to find a spot no one would look for hours.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *c* "You sure he won't pull a double bluff, and hide in his room or something?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> All he needs is an hour. Where would he go for just an hour?
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Look, Michiru, any idea where you father would hide?
* Xanatos rubs his temple, desperately thinking for somewhere they might be.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren scans the damaged areas.
* Michiru thinks...
* Ariel comms Warren, "...the elevators were deliberately taken out. Was that during the fight with Chad?"
* Ariel is proceeding towards that area
* Chad`Winters eyes the damage reports.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren clicks on the comm. "I don't see why all of them would be damaged from the fight. Some, yes. They would be a low priority target to fix."
<Chad`Winters> <C> Check the elevators.
<Michiru> "Unless the simulators... or... agh, I'm probably not allowed anywhere else he'd be."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren runs a finger along. "There was an elevator near the battle with Chad."
* Xanatos hears the comm and makes a break for the elevators as well.
<Chad`Winters> I'm gonna do something illegal, you can punish me later. 6He moves away from the cell door and begins typing on the datapad.
<DeathStar> 6* The guard freaks out and goes for Chad
<DeathStar> 6* John leans against the elevator, keeping a gun trained on Erevis, laying on it. "Just a few more minutes. Katrina would do it, you know. Let you have the body. I'm not going for that."
<Chad`Winters> Sit and watch...
* Chad`Winters sits down as he stares at teh datapad.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *goes to check an elevator*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis takes deep breaths, working on flexing her fingers. "I wouldn't accept such a thing." <John> NO! You would. I know you. And you're going to stay right here until it's over. Right there. <Erevis> I will not let a human like you cage me in my final hour. 6She begins to clench her fist.
* Xanatos uses his heat vision to check the elevators as he comes towards them.
* Chad`Winters taps the comm. 1"He's in elevator number 69...
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *heads for that*
<DeathStar> <John> Heh. And what are you going to do? 6Suddenly Erevis slams the elevator with a psionic blast any psionic could feel.
<Ariel> Em> *feels the blast and RUNS*
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *rushes for that*
* Xanatos moves for a certain elevator and tries to get it opened.
* Michiru does likewise
* Chad`Winters turns, sprinting after Michiru. 1"Where we going?!"
<DeathStar> 6* The elevator shakes. John aims and fires, but Erevis ducks it and slams her fist into his stomach. "I'm tired of you, John McCormick. I will not let you restrain me again."
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *heads for elevator 69 quickly*
<Michiru> "Just trust me. I found them."
Session Start: Thu Feb 15 19:30:42 2007
Session Ident: #s9ep13planet
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<DeathStar> We'll see if you and Ar can limp through a RP bout
<Cassandra`> ...where is Ari?
<DeathStar> It's a question we ask every day.
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<DeathStar> Okay, we'll run at your connection pace, Ar.
<Ariel> Gracias
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<DeathStar> 6* After a long, sleepless night, the two are still in the cavarn
* Cassandra` is still where she was...pistol in hand...
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...okay Cass, say something before I go crazy here."
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<Cassandra`> ...something...
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...right. We need to get your sense of humor upgraded there girl."
<Cassandra`> Now is not the time.
<DeathStar> 6* As the talk, the breathing returns. From somewhere to the far right.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *tenses* "...I think the silence is starting to drive me crazy, Cass."
<Cassandra`> *whisper* ...shhh...we're not alone...
<DeathStar> 6* Movement. There's something down here - but how did it get in? An entrance they missed?
<Ariel> Setsuna> "......"
* Cassandra` waits...pistol ready...
<DeathStar> 6* And then, something swipes at Setsuna
<Ariel> Setsuna> *tries to jump back, but Cass is there. She does her best to block blindly with her knife*
<DeathStar> 6* The knife does ittle, and is sent flying into the dark
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* Cassandra` turns in place, firing over Setsuna's shoulder.
<DeathStar> 6* The knife does ittle, and is sent flying into the dark. However, Cassandra hits the creature, causing a roar and blood
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<Cassandra`> Get behind me! *fires again, using the sound as her guide*
<DeathStar> 6* Sickening sounds of hits. The creature grabs Cassandra's arm
* Cassandra` then back hands with her free hand.
<Ari[Ticked]> Setsuna> *quickly gets behind Cassandra, grabbing her gun*
<DeathStar> 6* The creature's grip loosens
* Cassandra` tries forcing it off of her!
<DeathStar> 6* The creature's hand is slowly removed---slowly -- as the second comes down at ehr face
* Cassandra` bobs her head to the side then fires her pistol into it point blank.
<DeathStar> 6* Thunk. The smell of death
<Ari[Ticked]> Setsuna> *turns on her light to see what this thing was*
<DeathStar> 6* A grayish, furless creature, that seems to be made of rubbery like material. Wounds leak black fluids out, that smell.
<Ari[Ticked]> Setsuna> "...if these are carnevores, there'll be more now."
<DeathStar> 6* The question that remains: How did it get in there?
<Cassandra`> No idea...
<Ari[Ticked]> Setsuna> *turns the light in the direction the creature came from*
<DeathStar> 6* And there - in the wall. A hole. A small, hole.
<Cassandra`> ...what do you think?
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<Ari[HatesRouter]> Setsuna> "...I think you should keep your trigger finger ready, and follow me." *moves slowly towards the hole*
* Cassandra` nods, following...
<DeathStar> 6* The tunnel slides along, along, along - it feels sticky. Like mucas.
<Cassandra`> ...this is totally gross...
<Ari[HatesRouter]> Setsuna> "I'm trying not to think about it."
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<DeathStar> 6* As they crawl, they emerge in a new cavarn. They appear closer to the surface.
<Cassandra`> Well...its an improvement...
<DeathStar> 6* The little light they can get down here reveals what appears to be an altar.
<Ari[HatesRouter]> Setsuna> *immediately looks for ruins*
<Ari[HatesRouter]> NRP: Runes
<DeathStar> 6* Indeed, there is a blue one on the altar.
<Ari[HatesRouter]> Setsuna> "...okay. How about we not touch that right yet?"
<Cassandra`> ...good idea...
<Ari[HatesRouter]> Setsuna> *moves closer to investigate still... but NOT touching the rune. Bad things happen with runes*
<DeathStar> 6* It seems to be a place of religion, once. Now it appears to be dead, like the world.
<Cassandra`> Wonder who built this...
<Ari[HatesRouter]> Setsuna> *checks for simularities between this ruin, and the old one*
<DeathStar> 6* There are, indeed, simililarities.
<Ari[HatesRouter]> Setsuna> "You know... it's much more fun being in the center of a galactic mystery, when you're not cut off from everyone else, with things potentially wanting to kill you."
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<Cassandra`> No kidding...
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<Ariel> Setsuna> "...well, what now?"
<Cassandra`> No clue..
<Ariel> Setsuna> *moves closer, but resists the urge to take the rune*
* Cassandra` tries to contact the ship again..
<DeathStar> 6* Nothing. Too far down.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...you know. We won't be able to leave it here."
<Cassandra`> Yeah...so...feeling lucky?
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Luck? Geez, when do I EVER get lucky."
<Cassandra`> Well...do you?
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...I'm practically cursed. Nothing ever goes how I want it to."
<Cassandra`> Well, what now then?
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Well, you want to try? You seem to do better."
<Cassandra`> Alright... *approaches the rune*
<Ariel> Setsuna> *tenses*
* Cassandra` reaches to take it.
<DeathStar> 6* The rune waits to be grabbed
* Cassandra` grabs!
<DeathStar> 6* It's grabbed adn removed from the altar.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *looks for impending doom*
<Cassandra`> ...ok...the world has yet to end...
<DeathStar> 6* Nothing happens.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...I don't know if I should be relieved or disappointed."
<Cassandra`> Ok, rock. Let's get out of here!
<Ariel> Setsuna> *pats Cass on the shoulder* "Maybe it's just my luck."
<DeathStar> 6* Dink. The altar shifts down some.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "......"
<Cassandra`> ....
<DeathStar> 6* The cavaran begins to shake.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *quickly looks for a way out* "...it's not my bloody fault!"
<Cassandra`> Find a path!
<DeathStar> 6* A rock falls down and crushes the altar. There's an opening - just ten meters above them
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...okay, how do we get up there?"
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<Cassandra`> Standard equipment. *pulls a grappler from her belt and fires it up at the opening*
<DeathStar> 6* It attaches.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...you get all the fun toys." *grabs onto Cass*
* Cassandra` starts hauling them up.
<DeathStar> 6* As they get up 6 meter, it suddenly jerks to a stop
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...what now?!"
<Cassandra`> ...hang on... *starts freeclimbing up the line*
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Look, I can go first if you need me to."
<Cassandra`> Get on up there if you think you can make it.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *smirks* "What a hero." *quickly climbs up ahead of Cass*
* Cassandra` continues up once Setsuna gets her stride.
<DeathStar> 6* They reach the stop of the dead world.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *helps Cass up the last bit, and then flops*
* Cassandra` yanks Ariel back to her feet once she too get to the top.
<Cassandra`> No time to lay about! *points away from the cave in area*
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...right, I get the point."
* Cassandra` starts running.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *stumbles after Cass a moment, then breaks into a run. Trying not to hold her back*
* Cassandra` just keeps running...
<DeathStar> 6* They reach the point they teleported down in
<Cassandra`> ...we're back where we started...
<Ariel> Setsuna> "We never get anywheres, do we?" *sighs*
* Cassandra` starts fading out as the teleporter activates.
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<Cassandra`> NRP: Ari, we're back in the Pax now.
<Cassandra`> NRP: Ari, we're back in the Pax now.
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<DeathStar> Jaaackid!
Session Close: Fri Feb 16 00:00:00 2007
* Seraphna heads down to engineering, she sees the crews already repairing the doors, replacing the consoles, and sits down in a chair, resting, answering questions and directing.
<DeathStar> 6* Xan would find that John stopped the elevtaor between floors.
* Chad`Winters watches the two energy sources moving around. He begins hacking and bringing that elevator back online.
* Xanatos would attempt to pull the doors open and repel down to the elevator if it is too far, or he would jump if he coudl withstand the fall.
<DeathStar> 6* As Xanatos opens it, suddenly the elevator shakes adn begnis to drop.
<Ariel> Em> <Erevis! We're on the way.>
* Xanatos looks wide eyes. "The elevator is falling, the one they are in!" He yells into the comm.
* Chad`Winters narrows his eyes. "Someone else is hacked into the system and watching..." 6He begins typing more.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He listens to the comm chatter, his eyes widennig
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *c* "Shit.."
<Xanatos> <Comm> Sera can you stop!?
* Michiru rushes for the elevator
<DeathStar> 6* The breaks suddenly activate and jer kit to a stop
<DeathStar> 6* On a low level floor under engineernig
<DeathStar> 6* And with that, the elevator doors rip open and ERevis slams John into a wall, her skin reddening from what appears a sun burn
* Chad`Winters follows direclty behind her.
<Chad`Winters> <NRP: Dias.
* Xanatos moves to get into another elevator and take it down.
<DeathStar> <Warren> What floor are they on? 6He shouts into the comm.
* Seraphna blinks and looks at her datapad again, seeing what the chatter is about.
<Xanatos> <Comm> Under engineering. *he tells Warren*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Dammit. 6He turns to hobble out
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *continues hurrying*
* Ariel hurries
<Chad`Winters> <C> Floor 80.
<DeathStar> 6* John slams a fist into Erevis' jaw, then one into her gut. Erevis responds with a shriek of rage, jabbing his nose and breaking it
* Xanatos repeatedly presses the button on the elevator, he gets in and presses the button for floor 80.
* Michiru does likewise
<Michiru> "Are they even working?"
<DeathStar> 6* The elevators appear offline.
<DeathStar> 6* Maybe Sera can reactivate them
<Xanatos> <Comm> Sera can you get me an elevator online?
* Ariel takes the quick way down the shaft.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *pauses, then does likewise*
<DeathStar> 6* The two continue to fight, both of them more vicious than before. Ereveis knees him in the groin
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina arrives beside Xan, eyeing him as she hops into the elevator.
* Seraphna taps away, getting one online and sending him the info on it's location, nearby.
* Xanatos pulls up his comm, "Thanks Sera." He says, turning to run and get on it, glancing toward Katrina as he does moves along.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina eyes Xan. "John's done something stupid again, hasn't he?"
<DeathStar> 6* Ariel, using the quick way, arrives at the bottom
<DeathStar> 6* Michiru's elevator suddenly comes online, despite Sera not doing it
* Chad`Winters narrows his eyes, something apparently having perked his interest.
* Michiru heads to floor 80!
<Xanatos> He's afraid they'll want to merge you two again to keep Erevis from dying, so he's kidnapped her. *he says, holding a hand on the door so she can get in*
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias heads on with her.
* Ariel steps out of the shaft she took down, closing on John and Erevis' posistion.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I know.
<DeathStar> 6* John pins Erevis against the wall, hand around her throat. "Game over. You're weakening."
<Xanatos> Then why ask?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... Do you plan to stop him?
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *starts after John and Erevis as well*
<Xanatos> She's going to die anyway Katrina. He could at least let her die with some dignity.
<DeathStar> 6* Right as Erevis goes to say something, and as soon as Xan, Kat, Michiru, and Dias arrive, an explosion goes off - a bomb was planted down there. John and Erevis are buried under rubble and radiation alarms scream.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps off his own elevator, not about to run floors down, his eyes widening at the chaos down here.
* Chad`Winters looks up at the alarms.
* Chad`Winters types on he datapad
* Michiru goes to try to dig them out, seeming panicked
* Seraphna falls out of her seat, she groans and starts ordering emergency crews, the ships alarms shutting down affected areas fo the ship.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias dashes over to the rubble, digging frantically
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina grabs Michiru. 粘tay back!・
* Ariel stops, covering her face from the explosion. A few moments later, and she'd have been slugging John when it went off.
<Michiru> "But..."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Those radiation levels are too high
* Xanatos widens his eyes at the explosion. "Oh god...John...Erevis..." he starts to move forward, but stops. "Damnit....radiation."
<Michiru> "I can't let them die..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Dammit. We need evac suits down here. 6He snags Dias.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *arrives on the scene a moment later*
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias fights against Warren's grip. "I'm gonna kick his fuckign ass, let me go!"
<DeathStar> <Warren on Comm> Serena, send down a radiation team. Quickly. We池e running out of time. 6He holds out
* Xanatos strains to keep himself back, his fist are clenched and his jaw in tense.
* Seraphna starts coordinating crews to start repairing and fixing, sending down the requested teams immediately.
* Ariel trys to dig the two out, doing her best to ignore the radiation until proper help can arrive
<DeathStar> 6* At this point, Ariel could only focus on one of the two.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stares, eyeing the destroyed hallway, keeping a hand on Dias.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *moves forward to help Ariel*
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias growls as he glares at Warren.
<Xanatos> I hate this...*he says, lowering his head*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Ariel. We don稚 have time to get them both. Get John.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stands there, just watching with her mouth slightly open.
<Michiru> "... you're... kidding..."
* Ariel would have gone to rescue Erevis, but hesitates slightly as Warren tells her otherwise
<DeathStar> <Warren> Erevis will die in the hour anyway. YOu need John to be born.
* Xanatos closes his eyes when Warren says that, he wants to argue but he knows it is the right decision.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *goes after the other, whichever way*
<DeathStar> 6* Hotaru would need to help Ariel.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *does then*
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Neither deserve to die! 6He struggles to get away.
<Michiru> "I'm going to help too."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I know that. 6He says darkly. 年o, you池e not. You池e human.
<Michiru> "... I... I can't let either of them die..."
<Xanatos> You get near that you'll die yourself. *he yells back to the two*
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Heroes don't let people die! 6He struggles to get free.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We have no choice. Your father is it. The timeline must be preserved.
* Ariel hesitates, then starts to dig John out. Two lives depend on rescuing him.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: That first part was spoken sadly..
<Michiru> "... what if I owe my life to her too?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> She痴 not your mother.
<Michiru> "..."
<DeathStar> 6* Ariel and Hotaru begin to slowly unbury the unconscious JOhn
<Michiru> "We CAN'T let her die." *tries to go in*
* Seraphna thinks the teams should have arrived by now, repair crews are working overtime tonight.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren brings his gun down on Michiru痴 shulder.
* Xanatos stands towards the front of the group, his arms shaking with restraint.
<Michiru> "Well, send someone ELSE then!"
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias shoves away from Warren and moves to start digging Erevis out
<DeathStar> 6* Ariel and Hotaru get John out, right as the radiation levels begin to get lethal.
* Michiru darts inside, following Dias
* Xanatos reaches out and grabs them both, throwing them back.
* Seraphna sends out a general alert on the comms for people to pull out, decontamination is going tostart.
* Ariel immediately moves to try to free Erevis, as soon as Hotaru starts to pull John out
<DeathStar> <Warren> ARIEL
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias is slammed back. He throws a fist at Xanatos' face
<DeathStar> 6* Warren dashes forward, dropping the cane and dives into the wreckage after Ariel.
* Michiru is slammed back, but dashes at Xan, slidekicking his leg
<Xanatos> WARREN! *he decked in the face and stumbles to the side, then is knocked over my Michiru.*
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *finally arrives on the scene, heading in*
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias nods at Michiru and moves in.
* Michiru follows
* Xanatos looks up wide eyed. "You're all going to die!"
* Chad`Winters begins typing on the datapad
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glares at Ariel. You can稚 take anymore!
<DeathStar> 6* He grabs a pope.
<Chad`Winters> 6Slides to a stop, feeling nausceous already and begins stepping back.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Dias
<DeathStar> 6* Ariel manages to get ERevis half out.
* Michiru and Kyouki help Ariel dig out Erevis
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina still doesn稚 move from her spot.
<Seraphna> <Damnit, if they don't get out of there soon...>
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "Crazy kids... you'll die..."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias growls and pushes himself back in, grabbing onto Erevis and pulling.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs an arm and pulls as well.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *goes to help Ariel, after moving John to safety*
<Ariel> "...I can't abandon a friend." *doesn't look like she can go much further*
<Seraphna> <They're going to kill everyone on the ship Hotaryu, that radiation needs to be vented.>
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <Any idea how I can do that without killing anyone?>
<DeathStar> 6* And, together, they get Erevis out of there, with a groan, the hallway collapses after them
* Xanatos kneels there a look of horror on his face as he sees them all strain so hard to pull Erevis out.
<Seraphna> <Get tehm out of there so the evac can start.>
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <Working on that! Duh!>
* Chad`Winters hits his datapad quickly
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there, his skin already blistering.
* Xanatos pulls up his comm, "Peace...get medical teams down her immediately and be prepared to treat radiation burns!"
* Ariel falls backwards after Erevis comes free. She doesn't have the strength right now to try to stand.
<Michiru> "... is she safe...?"
* Michiru collapses
<DeathStar> <Warren> She値l die in minutes, Michiru. This was pointless.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren coughs, unable to stop.
<Michiru> "..."
<Chad`Winters> 6Hits the ground, coughing.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Dias
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "There has to be something..."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina steps back.
* Xanatos glances at Katrina, then Erevis.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *glances over at Kat*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis opens her eyes, trying to focus. Her hand falls onto Ariel痴 cheek.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren finally stops coughing. He grabs his pill and throws back half a bottle.
<DeathStar> 6* The radiation levels shut off finally.
<Seraphna> *As soon as they are all out, the doors close and seal.
* Ariel opens her eyes slowly. "...I'm sorry, Erevis..."
* Xanatos stares in disbelief that Erevis can even move.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Why. Why. 6She rolls onto her side
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "We're going to save you.. somehow..."
* Michiru eyes Kyouki, looking pained
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias closes his eyes, obviously in pain
<DeathStar> 6* The med teams and evac teams arrive.
* Chad`Winters begins typing on the datapad again.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... 6She turns and walks away from it all.
<Xanatos> E...erevis...*he slides closer*
<Ariel> "...I couldn't just leave you like that. You're my friend..."
* Chad`Winters narrows his eyes, glaring at the datapad. He then hands it to the guard. 1"Tell Warren I want to talk to him."
<Seraphna> *The sealed off areas vent off rubble and excess radiation.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the scene.
* Michiru moves to follow Katrina, despite the pain. "I... don't even know what to do...
* Seraphna sighs and rubs her head, working, injured, to get teh ship under control.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> There痴 nothing that can be done. Erevis will die. Likely, Warren and Ariel. Maybe the rest will be okay.
<DeathStar> 6* Ereveis gives Ariel a tired smile.
<DeathStar> 6* JOhn groan, coming aroud
<Michiru> "I... just thought that..." *sighs, obviously worried, but almost resigned to whatever fate awaits*
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... John, you idiot..."
<Xanatos> Erevis i'm sorry...if I had known...*he starts, his eyes red and puffy*
<DeathStar> 6* The medical team treats Warren and Ariel immediately for radiation.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "I... would give you my... wait, that won't sound right."
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "... I'd trade my life for yours."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias opens his eyes, looking over at John.
<Michiru> "... Erevis can't die..."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I知 happy. 6She tells Kyouki and Xan. Tired. Just a moment.
<DeathStar> 6* She closes her eyes.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> And why is that? 6She asks bitterly.
<DeathStar> 6* John sits up.
<Michiru> "Because I owe my life to her, and if she dies before that..."
* Xanatos grabs Erevis' hand. "I...I..I'm glad you are happy. It's all I ever wanted."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I知 sorry. It痴 over. 6She tells Michiru grimly.
<Michiru> "True, it's John who's my father, but... I wouldn't have..."
* Michiru starts crying. "Then... if everyone dies, it's all my fault...?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What are you talking about?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren waves off somene trying to give him a sedative.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Are you okay, Ariel?
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> You lieing sack of shit. I believe you John...I believe that being a hero meant trying to save everyone....
<Michiru> "... if the timeline changes too much... Erevis said that... the universe would end..."
<Ariel> "...define, okay."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Living.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I don稚 know.
<Ariel> *closes her eyes* "...death couldn't hurt this much."
* Xanatos silently begins to sob, still holding her hand. "I should be the one dying...not you." he murmurs.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina turns to watch Xan
<DeathStar> 6* Warren slides over painfully and puts a hand on her shoulder.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *cries, watching over Erevis*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Damn you, Xan. Damn you to hell. 6She walks over and grabs Erevis, straining to lift her up.
<DeathStar> 6* John blinks a few times, eyeing Dias, then what痴 happening.
* Xanatos eyes Katrina, standing up. "What the hell are you doing!? Just let he die in peace!"
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... Kat?"
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *looks over, wordlessly*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> She痴 not going to die. 6* She hisses, moving for the elevator. And don稚 you dare stop me.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias pushes himself up, his body fighting against it.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina gets onto the elevator and hits Myria痴 teleport button floor
<DeathStar> <John> Kat? KAT? 6He gets up
<Xanatos> NO!
<Xanatos> NOO! *he rushes over for a elevator*
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "... you're...?"
<DeathStar> 6* JOhn stumbles, his leg giving out on him
<Cassandra`> <Myria> *napping behind the teleporter console*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren watches
* Michiru moves over to John, still crying
<DeathStar> <John> KATRINA GODDAMIT NO
* Xanatos pushes the floor button for the teleporters.
<DeathStar> 6* The elevator ignores him.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias stares at John, more in hatred than anythign else
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "... thankyou Kat..."
* Xanatos slams the elevator button. "NO!!"
<DeathStar> 6* John collapses to his knees, pounding the floor once, crying.
* Xanatos moves to try another elevator, hitting the button.
* Seraphna shakes, holding her datapad, she gets up, moving as fast as she can for the teleporter room.
* Michiru just hugs John
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina arrives, straining over to the pad and setting Erevis down. You here?・
<Cassandra`> <Myria> *sits up, yawning and stretching* "What...?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Can you reverse whatever happened here? Before the others get here?
<DeathStar> 6* The elevator comes back down for Xan
<Michiru> "... you should get to medbay..."
* Xanatos moves to jump in it, hitting the teleporter floor button.
<DeathStar> 6* John grabs his face, not responding.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "... damn it Xan..." *follows*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks at Ariel quietly, grimly.
* Chad`Winters hands the comm to the guard too and plops his feet onto the bed, lieing there as he stares at the cieling
<Cassandra`> <Myria> Yes!
<Xanatos> No! *he pushes Kyouki out as the door closes, taking him*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Then do it. 6She steps on the pad. She cups her hands together
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *does her best to stay in the elevator, by clinging to Xan if she has to*
<Cassandra`> 6* Myria turns to her console and starts punching in a program she developed earlier...
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks down at the unconscious Erevis. They love you. They really ove you
<Xanatos> She can't do this. Not for me, no. John need her...Michiru need her...no. *he keeps repeating, waiting for the elevator to get there.
<DeathStar> 6* The teleport pads activate, and wait only one final key from Myria
<DeathStar> 6* Xanatos arrivers
* Seraphna comes out on teh teleporter floor, limping for the the room
<Cassandra`> <Myria> Actually..they love both of you...which is why I adjusted the sequencing a little. *presses the activation*
* Xanatos dashes out of the elevator toward the teleporters. "NO! STOP!
<DeathStar> 6* Warren wraps an arm around Ariel, kneeling there as they pump them with radiation
<DeathStar> 6* And the beam goes off.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: They use radiation to cancel radiation...
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL Medicine for
* Xanatos stumbles, falling into the teleporter room, he looks up at the beams, a look of horror on his face.
<Seraphna> NRP; it's feasible... posion to cure poison, etc.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: LIES!"
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *stumbles after Xan* "Damn it... Xan..."
<Xanatos> Get off me Kyo, neither of them should have to suffer because of me. *he scrambles to his feet*
* Seraphna limps in, staring, too late again...
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Then stop forcing them to do what you say!"
<Xanatos> I don't force them to do anything!
<DeathStar> 6* And the beam reforms and one red head stumbles to a collapse.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "You're trying to stop something that Katrina said NOT TO."
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Do you even listen to people? Maybe your brain is TOO damaged to even understand 'not'"
* Xanatos just glares at Kyouki as he moves over to cratch the falling redhead.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *heads over, obviously in pain*
<DeathStar> 6* The woman straightens up, getting blanace back, as if unuse to walking.
* Xanatos stares down, "Myria what did you do...?"
<Cassandra`> <Myria> And everything fit my projected data model exactly!
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *moves over to the redhead*
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Are you...?"
<Cassandra`> <Myria> ...at least I think it did...
<DeathStar> 6* The woman turns to look at each of them. What happened?
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "The teleporter... oww..."
<Xanatos> I...the beam...you...*he just mumbles, not really forming a whole sentance*
<DeathStar> 6* The woman痴 green eyes come to firmly fix on Myria.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *looks over at Myria* "What did happen?"
* Xanatos looks up, also wanting to know.
* Seraphna looks to everyone, then the red head.
<Cassandra`> <Myria> IWell...Katrina and Erevis are both loved...but one depended on the other to survive...so I adjusted the beam sequencing...
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "So... this is both of them?"
<Cassandra`> <Myria> In theory!
<Xanatos> In..theory?
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "In... theory..."
<DeathStar> 6* The woman pauses. Then, as if remember something, punches Xan in the nose and hurries off to find Ariel.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "... wha?"
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *follows uncertainly*
* Xanatos stumbles back, holding his nose. "....Ouch."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias clenches his fist, obviousyl wanting to sock John.
<DeathStar> 6* John appears to be completely out of it, just sitting there brokenly.
<Cassandra`> <Myria> Hmmm...that was interesting...
* Xanatos pulls himself up, glancing at Myria. "Thank you." He turns and steps out.
* Ariel is hopefully in medbay by now. Radiation oww.
<DeathStar> 6* The woman walks into the medical bay, moving to Ariel. Hugging her.
* Seraphna leans against the wall, ansd slumps down on it, coughing.
* Michiru has hopefully got herself and John there too
<Cassandra`> <Myria> No problem!
<Michiru> "... Aunt Kat..?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias pounds his fist against the wall. 1"Screw you John, it's obvious your words meant nothing."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans on his cane, eyeing the scene before him.
<DeathStar> 6* John jerks his head up, eyeing the woman, then Dias.
* Ariel opens her eyes, she's never looked this tired before. "....?"
* Michiru pauses, as if wondering if she said the right thing
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Thank you. 6Is all she says, then steps back.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "... no thanks for me, I guess."
* Xanatos leans against the wall, looking through the glass into the medbay. He crosses his arms and smiles.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps up to Kyouki, putting a hand on her shoulder. It痴 a big step.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "... yeah. Ariel deserves it more than me, anyway."
* Ariel shakes her head, "It was nothing..." She smiles a little, trying to hold back a cough.
<DeathStar> Time Chart: 1 week Later
<DeathStar> Location: A Conference Room - With Everyone Present
* Chad`Winters stands there, eyeing the cuffs then looks over at Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans on his cane, facing out the window at the stars. Zephyr, patched up and still groggy, Erevis(?) sitting quietly, her expression wonderfully blank, Cheryl cross-legged, Dr. Dominick pondering, John sitting there with his head down.
* Seraphna is sitting back, datapad on, working on some of the last repair jobs as she waits for Warren to start, he hair, having been growing, has been cut shoulder lenght again, and she's near completely healed.
* Xanatos leans against the wall, arms crossed like usual, a pleasnt look on his face.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias crosses his arms, obviously not in a good mood.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *looks almost serene, sat in her seat*
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva stands on the opposite end of John.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I知 going to make a speech. And I don稚 want to be interupted. 6He turns to face them, his eyes meeting Arhn痴 face, then Ariel痴.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *sits next to John, unless someone has taken both seats*
* Ariel nods slowly. Not like she'd interrupt a speech anyways.
<Seraphna> *Elayne is half asleep, leaning on Ceres' shoulder, who's relaxed.
* Michiru hovers around John, if allowed to listen in
<Ariel> Setsuna> *wants to make a smartass comment, but refrains*
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> *sits back and relaxes*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans on his cane. We almost lost everything these past few weeks. And I致e been trying to think of what could be done to stop our slow decline.
<Michiru> <Terra> *listens quietly*
<DeathStar> <Warren> We could try to put the blame all on someone elses・shoulders, but when it comes down to it, we池e all at fault. For now trying to help each other when we saw pain.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Someone of us wanted more and more, and used everyone we could to get it. Others were willing to sacrifice lives to get back someone we loved. Others have found comfort in the arms others・ and others have changed their personalities entirely so they can feel alive.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *listens to Warren's speech, with a look of deep respect*
<Chad`Winters> 6Chad fiddles around with the cuffs as he studies everyone as Warren speaks
<Ariel> Em> *doesn't feel overly connected to the things Warren is talking about, because she wasn't involved with the majority, if any, of it. But she listens respectfully, and reflects*
* Chad`Winters stops his gaze on Zephyr, eyeing her.
* Xanatos listens to Warren, his face falling to a neutral expression.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We could sit here and hold grudges with each other forever. But the fact is we池e alone out here - very, very much alone. All we have is each other. We are each other痴 family now. We could hate each other - despise each other, or we can learn to reconnect. Friendships... 6He looks at Dias and John. That defined us should not be swept away. They should be strengthened, so both parties can find strength when they feel weak.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *looks to John, almost guiltily*
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *nods to Warren*
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias scoffs at the comment, not even looking at John.
<DeathStar> 6* John looks straight ahead.
* Seraphna listens quietly, it's all she really can do, Montana's array not fixed yet.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Others - have acted without regard. And tried to take what they wanted, instead of working as a community. The fact is if we all follow the needs of the one - then all of us will fall apart. We have to think as a group. As a team. We have to think of each other. Because not nearly enough of us do that
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr eyes the table, not having spoken in a week
* Ariel rests a hand on Zephyr's arm, but says nothing to interrupt Warren's speech.
* Chad`Winters watches Ariel comfort Zephyr, studying the two meticiously
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes all of you. My words here won稚 change you. Or us. Or this situation. I cannot change things. I cannot make you change. And I won稚. I知 guilty as well. I致e not told people what I致e felt, what I wanted to tell them how I致e felt. We池e all guilty of it. And some scars can稚 be healed. So, the fact is, we need to decide who we want in our lives - what matters to us - and go from there.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Ariel, then at the others. And that is my speech. And the fact is, I致e gone as far I can for now. I知 an addict. And I知 no longer qualified for duty.・ 6He pulls out his captain insigna, and tosses it down on the table. It痴 up to you all to decide what your next move is now. And I hope you make it together
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns and hobbles out the door.
* Xanatos arches a brow now, watching Warren leave.
* Chad`Winters tilts his head slightly as he watches Warren drops his insignia and hobble out
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> "... I wouldn't have said unfit..."
<DeathStar> 6* John sucks in his breath slowly.
* Seraphna watches Warren leave, she then looks to John
<Chad`Winters> McCormick, do you think you can lead?
* Xanatos moves his eyes to John now.
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> "Still.. he does need to recover." *looks to John* "Ready to be captain?"
<DeathStar> <John> I知 unfit as well. 6He notes. I致e lost my way.
* Ariel watches Warren, frowning. She needs to talk to him, but she can't walk out of the room now.
<Michiru> "... dad...?"
<Chad`Winters> Than the only one capable of leading us is Warren.
<Cassandra`> Who has already stepped down.
<DeathStar> <John> Cassandra? 6He looks at her.
<DeathStar> <John> I think you should do it.
<Cassandra`> Sir?
* Xanatos glances at Cass too. "I do too."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods once, a simple nod.
* Seraphna looks at Chad in shock, she can't really say anything, she sighs and looks at them all, then nods to Cass as well.
<Michiru> <Peacemaker> "If Warren and John feel that they're unfit to..."
<DeathStar> <John> I offer you all that I have, though.
<Michiru> <Terra> "You'll do fine."
* Chad`Winters glances back down at the coughs, he holds his hands up, staring at his cuffs.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Cuffs...gawd. I got Xanatositis
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, right. Warren said to give you this. 6He holds out a key to Chad. To new beginnings.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "What was that I said about your luck, Cass?"
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "It's.. going to feel strange not serving under Warren, but..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances up as Chad is offered the key.
<Xanatos> Cass is one hellova leader. I'd follow her anywhere. *he says with a nod*
<Cassandra`> Alright. *nods and then stands* Let the record show that I am now taking command of the ship and the mission.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *smiles*
<DeathStar> 6* John salutes. If you値l have me as your XO, I知 here.・
* Ariel stands, "If you could excuse one member of the diplomatic community, Captain?"
* Chad`Winters reaches for something in his hair and pulls out a metal piece and begins unlokcing it. He tosses the cuffs on the table.
<DeathStar> 6* John tosses down the key. Zephyr drops her gaze.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *frowns a little at John, a touch of jealousy on her lips*
<Cassandra`> Of course.
<Seraphna> Ceres> "Well, as the EarthGov rep... I'm giving offical backing and recording to Cassandra's promotion."
<Chad`Winters> New beginnings...
<DeathStar> 6* John stands up. He glances at Dias.
* Ariel bows out, litereally, and heads off to talk to Warren.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "I have no official status, but... I'm backing her up too."
* Seraphna looks at Chad, blinking more.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl puts an arm around Zephyr and helps her to her feet and walks out.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren reaches his room, pulling out his bottle of pain pills. He eyes them.
* Chad`Winters eyes the keys. 1"The odd's are stacked too well. I'll go along with this."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stands, giving Cassandra a nod, and steps out.
* Seraphna conintues to watch her brother, a look of wonder on her face.
<Cassandra`> What is our status on cleaning up the mess?
* Seraphna taps her datapad and waves to Cass.
* Seraphna hits a key and after a moment, a computer voice says, "........We are nearly complete Captain."
* Chad`Winters glances at Serena. 1"I read the reports, be glad Zephyr is alive." 6He narrows his eyes.
<DeathStar> 6* Unscrewing the cap, Warren pops out a pill into his hand.
* Xanatos watches Erevis leave. Then salutes to Cass. "Congrats, Captain." he smiles and slides out, moving after Erevis. "Erevis...Katrina..errr..." He rubs the back of his head.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns to face Xanatos, perfectly neutral.
* Chad`Winters then looks over at Cassandra. 1"Hopefully you don't have any training missions on frozen planets."
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "And John.. I hope you'll forgive me for anything I said that might've upset you."
<Xanatos> I don't really know how to address you...*he frowns*
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias glances at John.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Either name will do.
* Seraphna nods to Chad, weakly.
<Cassandra`> Not right now. I need this ship ship-shape before we start talkign about freezing our rears off.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren throws back the pill, then pauses, taking a deep breath
<Ariel> *quietly* "I agree with half of what you said, Warren."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Which half did you disagree with? 6He asks her, turning his eyes to her.
<Chad`Winters> Hopefully we dont' cross any frozen planets then.
<Ariel> "You being unfit for command."
* Xanatos frowns, "Well I just wanted to say that...well i'm not sure what I wanted to say, I just wanted to let you know that losing either of you would have been painful, so now that you both are alive, then I can say I am happy. Even though I don't deserve it."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I知 an alcoholic and I take pain pills just as much for the high as I do for the relief from pain.
* Seraphna taps her datapad again, "....Ship will be fully ready again in 24 hours."
<Ariel> Setsuna> *rests an arm HEAVILY on John's shoulder* "Well, I hope you're up to the job there."
<Ariel> "I didn't say you didn't have problems."
<DeathStar> <John> Oh?
<Cassandra`> I'm going to review personnel assignments in the morning. Dismissed.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Noted. I am glad you are happy. 6She bows her head, then turns to go
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "If you'll excuse me..." *heads out after Erevis* "Ahh.."
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Because, well, if you're not living up to your duties..."
<Chad`Winters> NRP: She can build a new beta in one week?
<DeathStar> <John> ... 6He peers at her slowly.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias and Shiva both leave the room.
* Xanatos rubs the back of his head, opening his mouth to say something, he stops, the smiles and turns to walk away.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "He'll do fine."
<Ariel> Setsuna> *just smiiiiiiles*
<Michiru> "Right."
<DeathStar> <John> ... I値l keep that in mind. 6He nods his head, apparantly having lost his jokster personality. He turns and hurries out.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "John?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva makes her way to the garden, while Dias heads to the bars.
<DeathStar> 6* John turns to face Hotaru.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "Are... you alright?"
* Chad`Winters places his hands behind his back and steps out.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods slowly.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Then why am I fit?
<DeathStar> <John> No. But I hope to be again.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *nods* "If there's anything I can do..."
* Michiru just hugs John tightly
<DeathStar> <John> There痴 nothing. 6He gives Michiru a nod. I really have someone I want to talk to. I値l see you two later.・6He hurries for the garden
* Xanatos has his hands behind his back as he moves along, whistling lightly.
* Chad`Winters makes his way to his daughter Aya.
<Michiru> <Terra> "... hey... if you ever need extra crew..."
<Ariel> Setsuna> *turns to Cass* "Well... congraduations on your promotion. I guess I'm flying solo now?"
<DeathStar> 6* John steps into the garden, moving up to Shiva. He stops.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> 6Kneels down before a flower, picking it up.
<Cassandra`> We'll see. I need to move personnel around. The ranks have been depleted at the bottom end, and thinks have been shaken up.
<DeathStar> <John> I almost killed three people. 6He says hoarsely.
<Michiru> <Terra> "I'm pretty good with shuttles."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Technically 5.
<DeathStar> <John> Technically.
* Seraphna follows after Chad.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> And tell me, does it make you feel good?
<DeathStar> <John> I feel sick.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Good, than there's hope for youl.
* Chad`Winters continues walking. 1"What do you want?"
<DeathStar> <John> I want to change, Shiva. I want to change. Do you believe I can change?
<Cassandra`> Anyway, my order to you is to get some rest, as will I. *leaves the conference room*
* Seraphna moves to get to his side or around him, needing to sign.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Who's sin's are worse John...Mine or your's?
<Ariel> Setsuna> *slouches, and proceeds to the bar, but doubts that'll cheer her up*
* Chad`Winters continues walking his same pace, his attention forward
* Seraphna follows him then.
<DeathStar> 6* John steps around in front of Shiva. I love you.
* Cassandra` has left #taw
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis steps into the civilian quarter, moving to the drawing store.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> I know you do...and I know you love your sister. But is it worth killing over?
<Ariel> "There's more to commanding than one's... recreational habits."
<DeathStar> <John> No. But Warren痴 life. I have to make my own family.
<Michiru> <Terra> "I guess I could work in engineering, but my experience is pretty limited there."
<DeathStar> <Warren> No. When it comes to commanding, you have to be ready to sacrifice everything. And I知 unfit to make those decisions
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> 6Finally looks up at John, staring him in the face. 1"I thought I knew you John...Then this...Can I trust you anymore?"
* Seraphna catches up to him and signs, "Talk."
<Chad`Winters> Subject. 6He keeps moving.
<DeathStar> <John> I like to think so. 6He pulls out a black box. And I want to show that by telling you that I am ready to change. Everything. About me. And I want you by my side.
* Seraphna signs "Us."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> 6Coughs, eyeing the box, her eyes beginning to tear up.
* Ariel sighs a little, "Just... don't give up on it. Even if you have things to deal with."
<DeathStar> 6* John opens it and reveals a ring. Marry me, Shiva?
<Chad`Winters> I'm not your brother.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> I..
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *heads out, Michiru following*
* Seraphna signs again, "You are."
<Chad`Winters> I'm the part of him that no one likes, that everyone hates, I'm his ambitions, his desires.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans at Ariel.
<DeathStar> (Leans on cane toward Ariel)
<DeathStar> <Warren> May I ask you a question of a personal nature?
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> 6Shiva leans in kissing John deeply.
<DeathStar> 6* John returns the kiss, practically grabbing her in a hug.
* Ariel nods. She'll probally regret this.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Next time tho...Bigger ring. 6She gives him that look.
<DeathStar> <John> That痴 why I love you. You池e always making me change.
* Seraphna signs, "He desired father."
* Xanatos stands in the hanger, arms crossed as he looks around at the shuttles.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Why can稚 we be happy? 6He asks Ariel.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Well I have to, otherwise you'd always wear the same boxers.
<Chad`Winters> Hardly. He desired A father. He never desired Cran. He just accepted what was given to him.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits down beside Setsuna, having put Zephyr back in bed.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Whatever burns. 6She tells the bartender.
* Seraphna signs again, "I care, even if he doesn't/
<Ariel> Setsuna> *already has four empties beside her*
<Ariel> "I... don't know."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias steps into the bar, moving up to the table and ordering a beer
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans over and kisses her on the forehead, then opens his door.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl takes the tankard of alcohol, and throws it back. It痴 probably acid, because it does burn
<DeathStar> 6* John hugs her. Thank you, Shiva.
<Chad`Winters> Cran desired him, I'm the part of him that he struggled to get rid of. So if you'd like to switch topics before you raised my ire, I suggest you dol.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Raise
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You're not gonna make me wait till the honeymoon to have sex again are you?
<DeathStar> <John> No, I知 not that changed.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Thank god!
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Oh and by the way...
* Seraphna sighs softly, signing again, "How to make things better."
* Ariel stays quiet, standing there.
<Ariel> Setsuna> ".....you dragoons can really put it away."
<Chad`Winters> Better isn't my specialty. I couldn't care less. 6He opens the door to his room.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks at her, then nods, stepping into the room.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias slides over to Setsuna. "I taught her everything she knows.
* Seraphna sighs again, "Make right."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah, we池e good for sloshing down the waste. 6She eyes the tankard in disgust, then finishes it all and demands more.
<Chad`Winters> You wanna make me content? End your life. You've failed Zephyr twice now.
* Seraphna shakes her head.
* Ariel offers a little smile, and then starts back to her room. She needs to rest.
<Chad`Winters> Oh but his disgust for your convictions tells me otherwise.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Normally, I'd be envious... right now though..." *starts on numero 6*
* Chad`Winters steps into the room and moves over to Aya, motioning the babysitter away
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Now?
* Seraphna walks away.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias stares at the two, while he drinks his beer
<DeathStar> <John> What?
<Seraphna> <Why is it the only thing people think I can do is die...?>
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Hmmm?
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Right now... I want the numbing."
<Seraphna> <No...>
* Seraphna turns, she walks back, knocking on his door.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> <... what?>
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I wish I could feel numb. 6She admits. This time.
<Chad`Winters> 6The door opens. Chad stands there tossing Aya up and down.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I wish I could trust someone again...
* Seraphna smiles a bit, then sighs, signing, "Chad or Inner Self?"
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...what's troubling you?"
<DeathStar> <John> You said by the way.
* Chad`Winters doesn't answer the question as he plays with Aya.
* Seraphna signs "Chad."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Duh! 6She smacks her forehead. "You're taking my name.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shakes her head once. Not tonight. Tonight, numb
<DeathStar> <John> ... but...
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> UT!
<DeathStar> <John> John Sevintes is lame.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> I thought you loved me. 6She pouts*
<DeathStar> <John> God, then I知 Sevintes.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *raises her glass to that*
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Ok, I'll take your last name.
<DeathStar> <John> Shiva McCormick. It has a ring to it
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You're still my bitch.
<DeathStar> <John> I am.
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Thu Feb 15 23:58:51 2007
Session Start: Fri Feb 16 00:21:47 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070216.log'
<DeathStar> MINI: 1 DAY LATER - TIME EVENING?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl drinks in the bar, having not left.
<Ariel> 6* Setsuna is still in said bar, but passed out.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *heads into the bar*
* Seraphna knocks on Chad's door.
<Michiru> NRP: * Chad is asleep, since his player is?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl picks up Setsuna痴 head so Terra can wipe up the bar, then lifts it back down
<Michiru> <Terra> "Thanks. You're a great customer."
<Chad`Winters> 6The door opens and Chad stands there with a crying Aya.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *orders a drink, then sits with Cheryl* "... feeling any better?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No problem. 6She tells Terra, then at Hotaru. Must be. I didn稚 know there was two of you.
* Seraphna smiles weakly, and signs again, "Chad or Inner Self?"
* Chad`Winters turns away, doing what he can to soothe Aya.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *laughs* "You must've drunk half the bar."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias steps back into bar again, eyeing Cheryl still there and a passed out Sets.
* Seraphna waits, nothaving heard an answer, in the doorway.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "So, what was that.. gadget.. gizmo.. thingy?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Frowns and moves and, changing Aya's diaper
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Oh. Nothing. Warren needed a bond detector.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl adjusts Setsuna痴 head so she sleeps more comfortablely.
<Michiru> NRP: * Sera has been there all night
* Seraphna steps inside, letting the door close behinf her.
<Seraphna> NRP: Nah, she's returning to try again.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "Oh.. I didn't even know you could do that."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias moves upto the bar and orders a drink.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sniffs. Why is that?
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "Just.. never heard of anything like that being done before. I guess they never needed to?" *drinks*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Only Warren Carmichael.
* Chad`Winters finishes up and sets Aya on the floor. He then glances over at Serena.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *nods, smiling a bit* "Warren's Warren."
* Seraphna takes a seat, looking at him, she's been amazingly persistent.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl finishes another drink, grabbing a cigar and popping it in her mouth. She lights up
* Chad`Winters moves into the kitchen to get a bottle for aya
* Chad`Winters grabs the bottle and hands it to Aya.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias glances over at Cheryl and Hotaru again then takes a sip from his drink.
* Seraphna watches him still, maybe trying to find the answer for himself.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "You did great today. Both of you."
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "Even though you almost got yourself killed, Dias."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I did what any hero would have done.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pats Dias on the back. You are a hero, Dias.
<Chad`Winters> 6Without even glancing at Serena. "I am what what I am right now. Nothing will make me give that up.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis in the training room, working on what appears to be a martial arts stance, working on controlling her breathing
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "You sure are."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Silently pumps his fist into the air.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Does that make me more attractive? 6He winks at both the girls.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Sure.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Sarcasm...6He says in a dry tone. 1"Har har..."
* Seraphna wait sfor him to look at her again, short of any other form of communication.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "It does a bit, but I'm still not sleeping with you."
<Chad`Winters> 6It's obvious she's in his peripheal vision, wether he can see what she does is hard to say.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Oh but baby, you were so eager to like a two weeks ago.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "Mmm.. really..."
* Seraphna signs, "Want to talk to Chad, not Id."
<Chad`Winters> Ain't going to happen. 6He sets Aya between his legs as he stares down at her.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "I wasn't myself then."
* Seraphna signs, "Why is that?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Psch...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks in the garden, looking rather ill these days.
<Ariel> Em> *jogging on a treadmill, just to get some exercise. Hard to keep in shape on a ship*
<Chad`Winters> Because it's my turn.
* Seraphna signs, "Chad wouldn't want you running his life."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis finishes her manuevers, turning to watch Em quietly.
<Chad`Winters> Shouldn't have gotten shot and put in a coma then.
* Seraphna signs, "Let him go."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl blows out some smoke. You two would make a great couple.
* Michiru trains too, her style similar to Erevis'.. or John's.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> And your twins and me could make a wonderful threesome. 6He snaps his fingers at Cheryl.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Twins?
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *laughs* "You don't know the first thing about dragoons, do you?"
<Chad`Winters> He's happy where he is right now.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> And you don't konw the first thing about the female anatomy.
* Seraphna shakes her head, "Chad was never happy unless he was in control."
<Chad`Winters> He never liked you.
<Chad`Winters> Infact, I'd almost say you wanted him dead.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Is that method of excerise effective ? 6She asks Em, a hint of curiousity.
* Seraphna shakes her head again, "I wanted a brother."
<Chad`Winters> I saw the look in your eyes a week ago. You wanted me dead.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "I don't think I even can have kids."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl blows out some. So I don稚 know female anatomy?
<Chad`Winters> Of course it may have been the result of your own failture...
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I don't know, why not show me on Hotaru? 6He eyes her.
<Ariel> Em> *takes a second to realize she's being addressed* "Hmm? This? Well, I find it certainly helps... certainly good enough for me, I've never been much of a fighter."
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... you know that she's my sister, right?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Barely!
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see. Does it no waste... unncessary energy?
* Seraphna arches an eyebrow.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks amused, but keeps out of it.
* Seraphna thinks, then nods.
<Seraphna> "I did want you dead, for Zephyr."
<Chad`Winters> And Zephyr wanted you dead, that's why she acted out. All I did was bring out her deepest desires.
* Seraphna shakes her head, "Biggest mistakes come from deepest desires."
<Chad`Winters> Only if your on the receiving end. 6He picks Aya up, staring up at her.
<Ariel> Em> "I'm not sure there is such thing as unnessisary energy, when it comes to exercise. Anyways.. you're always going to need to rest a bit afterwards, right?"
<Michiru> "Exercising uses up energy no matter what you do." ^^;
* Seraphna shakes her head
<Seraphna> "I acted like you, it brought me here, created these problems."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> One can train one痴 body, while expending little energy, so one can continue to do so longer. And one can learn combat while doing so. 6She goes back to her martial arts stances, moving her body slowly, keeping it limbered.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias smirks at Cheryl then looks at Hotaru
* Seraphna blinsk, realising what's missing, she looks at him wide eyed.
* Michiru pauses, as if she never expected that
* Seraphna signs, "Are you capable of love?"
<Chad`Winters> Hardly. You never acted like me. 6He sets Aya on his knee.
* Seraphna sees it, he doesn't understand that basic human emotion, that's why...
<Chad`Winters> I'm capable of any emotion that I find necessary.
<Ariel> Em> "Really?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I believe so. 6She states.
* Seraphna shaeks her head
<Seraphna> "You don't get love, do you."
<Chad`Winters> I give out love to Aya and in return, I get it back. Simple as that.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl, seeing Dias and Hotaru have stopped, goes back to smoking
* Seraphna shakes her head, "You care for Aya, because Chad wants it. She loves Chad because he is her dad."
* Seraphna signs, "Do you love Zephyr?"
<Chad`Winters> Hardly. I care for Aya because if I don't, things will get messy later on.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *goes back to drinking too* "I don't need to say why I'm not going to practise on my sister, do I?"
<Chad`Winters> Chad loved Zephyr. I only gave him and her what they truely wanted.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You know I知 too hot to handle.
<Seraphna> "That's not love."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Of course not, you could jsut practice.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> She is..6He nods in agreement.
<Chad`Winters> Love is having your fiance's head cut off then?
<Chad`Winters> Or is love, bouncing to whatever guy will guy you attention?
<Seraphna> "That's what happens when you don't stop them."
<Seraphna> "No, bouncing is not love."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis breathes in and out, then, as if testing something, attempts to bounce an object with telekenesis
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... gah. I... don't want to think about my sister that way."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl motions for more pure alcohol.
<Chad`Winters> Than you do not know of love.
<Seraphna> "I do."
<Seraphna> "You don't."
<Ariel> Em> *watches curiously, slowing her run*
<Seraphna> "To you, love is only the good, the benefits. None of the consequences."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Tell me, Em. Are you able to move objects with your mind? 6She questions, drawing herself in as she continues her stances.
<Chad`Winters> You only desire control in life. Cran gave it to you first, than Spade, than Xanatos. You even tried to find it in Chad. Now you have nothing and are lost.
<Seraphna> "I have something."
<Chad`Winters> You think you have something.
* Seraphna grins now, in full confidence.
<Seraphna> "I have something."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I'd bet my entire life's savings that you two wouldn't kiss.
<Ariel> Em> *slows to a stop* "You mean telekinesis, right? I tried once... never learned to do anything like that."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And how much do you have left after your gambling?
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Oh I have plenty.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis considers. Do you wish to learn? 6She asks.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Give me a number.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias pulls out his wallet, which appears to be quite fat.
<Ariel> Em> *looks surprised* "Could I do that?"
* Chad`Winters says nothing, not willing to fall for this coy.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "You're honestly willing to bet all that?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Oh yeah, you so don't have the confidence.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> One does not know until they try. At first, I was unable to do it, until I learned to control this body. One must have a strong will.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> And I have to see tongue too.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *nods quietly*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl holds her hand to see the wallet. Let me see first.
<Seraphna> "I've lost a fiance, my family, even my voice, but I have something you can never have."
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *trains quietly, overhearing*
<Chad`Winters> Funny, I have something you can never have too. 6He bounces Aya on his leg.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias shrugs and opens the wallet for her to see, and it's got money in it.
* Seraphna smiles, "Nope."
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... you must be pretty confident about this."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Feel like making 1500 credits each, Hota? 6She puts out the cigar.
<Ariel> Em> "Well... maybe I could do it. Is it very different from reading minds? I do that by accident a lot."
<Seraphna> "I have a life that is my own."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Confidence is important in a man.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "Sure."
<Chad`Winters> And I have a child. 6He tickles Aya
<Seraphna> "You have Chad's child."
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Ahh.. I couldn't help overhearing... you're that strong?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is similiar. When you touch someone痴 mind, you brush it. Their thoughts. It痴 as if you run a hand along their mind. Instead of a mind, attempt to run a hand along an object. Nudge it. Back it up with your desire to move the object.
<Chad`Winters> My child none the less.
<Seraphna> "Chad's, and one day she'll see that too."
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *pauses a moment, in thought*
<Chad`Winters> She's quite young. She won't remember what happened now in 3 years.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grins at Dias, then slides over n her barstool closer to Hotaru, then leans over and kisses her on the lips, giving Dias specifically what he wanted to see - tongue.
* Seraphna smiles
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *kisses back readily. Hey, it's 1500 credits.*
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias just stares, obvioulsy in shock.
<Ariel> Em> *blinks* "Strong?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl, while kissing, reaches over and grabs the wallet.
<Seraphna> "You're trying to use Aya as your foundation, you aren't anything without another person."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis looks at Kyouki.
<Seraphna> "You don't love, you need, you use."
<Chad`Winters> Spare your philosphies. I'm not the one who's constantly relied on someone in their life to get anywhere. Everytime you're crutch leaves you, you fall down hard.
* Seraphna looks about
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl, pulling away after the kiss, holds out 1,500 credits. to Hota.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias just continues to stare
<Seraphna> "What crutch?"
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "I meant that you have a lot of power, and yet, control too..."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias shakes his head and looks at the two. "Those are still wet, I wouldn't use them for another 3 hours.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> *takes the money* "Wet?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Forged.
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... you didn't..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl goes back to her drink.
<Ariel> Em> "I don't know about power and control... it's hard to step some times."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis listens quietly to the two, blank on her expression, but her eyes tell them she痴 genuinely listening
<Chad`Winters> So you think that by standing on your own for a month you're strong? Do you really think you can bare the weight again? You couldn't even fight for Zephyrs life twice now. Instead you let her die Serena.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *nods a little* "I... really... I need more control myself."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> What can I say? I'm a con artist. But that kiss was totally worth it.
* Michiru listens quietly too
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Now can I have my wallet back?
<Seraphna> "Zephyr was trying to kill me, what happened, happened."
<Michiru> <Hotaru> "... you promised your life savings. Is it ALL forged?"
<Seraphna> "I was fighting for my own life."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I like the wallet. 6She pockets it
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Would you like help? 6She offers Kyouki
<Chad`Winters> No, you were fighting for both your lifes. Such selfishness. You really are like me.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> ".. thankyou."
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Should've been fighting
<Seraphna> "Maybe I am, I guess I have to fix that."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> 6Sighs and reaches into his other pocket pulling out another wallet. "And I liked that one too..."
<Seraphna> "I realised the loss before teh fights end. I have much to think about."
<Seraphna> "Chad should stop hiding."
<Seraphna> "It's too much like me."
<Chad`Winters> I read the reports. You had more than enough time to do something to save her, you let her die.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis steps up to Kyouki. Focus your mind. Clear it. Then attempt, to calmly, feel out around you for another mind. Allow yourself naturally to feel around. The more control you gain, even if its limited, is more control than you had previously.
<Chad`Winters> Well...fake die, but die none the less.
<Seraphna> "You pushed her to do it. You are equal here."
<Chad`Winters> Actually, at that time, Warren broke the bond temporarily.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "I can do that much." *focuses, despite the difficulty*
<Chad`Winters> And Chad's not hiding, if he could, he'd be here right now.
<Seraphna> "Onced pushed, she was already forward."
<Seraphna> "You try to excuse your own actions with my mistakes."
<Chad`Winters> Let's go visit Zephyr than, and find out who she hates more, hmm?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods, gently, and without letting her know, helps guide her mind, until she feels Kyouki can do it.
<Seraphna> "I know she hates me. You're proving nothing."
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *pushes one of the punching bags*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl finishes her cigar. Well, I think I値l go make my rounds.・ 6She pats Hotaru on the shoulder and steps out.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Good. 6She says with a nod.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias finishes his beer and grabs another, starting on it.
<Chad`Winters> But, I'm sure she'd understand that you were just trying to save yourself.
<Ariel> Em> *smiles* "See? You're not weak."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> No one is weak.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "I had help, but.. I guess I'm not."
* Seraphna sighs, if she'd really been, she'd likely have killed Zephyr sooner, she'd hesitated, that much was clear to anyone.
<Seraphna> "I will atone, but I will not die."
<Chad`Winters> You're jealous Serena. How it must be difficult knowing that no matter what, you can never truely go for what you really want.
* Seraphna gets stone faced, staring at him
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl knocks on Ariel痴 door.
<Seraphna> "And what do I want?"
<Ariel> Ariel> *groggily* "Who is it?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Food. 6She replies.
<Chad`Winters> You're shunned by your brother, your father only had faith in your because of blood, your brethern look down upon as if you were a leper.
<Ariel> "Oh... hi food." *opens the door, actually dressed in a nightgown*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl holds up bags of chinese food. I bought one of everything
<Ariel> Em> *ponders*
<Chad`Winters> You want to belong, you want to be recognized for your strengths and not your weakness's
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances toward Em
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "I'm sure you can do it too."
* Seraphna looks down a little
<Chad`Winters> Everything you touch, breaks. Such a difficult life you must've lived.
<Seraphna> "My death isn't the answer."
<Ariel> Em> "Well..." *closes her eyes, and trys to focus. She's having trouble getting a grasp of an object to apply force too. Sorta like she doesn't know where to look*
<Ariel> "One of everything? Not like you to play it safe." *lets Cheryl in*
<Chad`Winters> But it can solve so much. There was a time when you hit such rock bottom that you shot a gun twice. Obviously you can't even succeed at suicide. Do you know what Chad felt when he stepped into your doorway of your shop?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Here. 6She offers, holding up a towel.
<Seraphna> "No."
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Than open your eyes dummy!
<Chad`Winters> Do you wanna know? 6He asks her curiously. His attention still focused on Aya.
<Seraphna> "Either elation or disapointment..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I like to think of myself as a woman of many, many tastes. 6She retorts, moving in and setting it down on the table.
<Ariel> Em> *pauses* "..huh?"
<Chad`Winters> Disgust would be the proper term.
* Ariel laughs, "Well... I cannot argue that." She closes the door behind Cheryl
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Move the towel. 6She lets it tangle. Back and forth. It takes practice to move one way, then back.
<Seraphna> "Death solves nothing."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grabs some chopsticks and one of the boxes, opening it up. She glances around as she makes herself home in one of the seats, and begins to eat out if it. After drinking for 24 hours.
<Chad`Winters> That's where you are wrong. A murder dies and people feel justification.
<Seraphna> "Zephyr is alive, I never wanted her dead, I've murdered no one."
* Ariel takes another box as she sits, "You alright?"
<Ariel> Em> "It's... tricky. I'm having problems finding where to start." *frowns*
<Chad`Winters> But you said you wanted to survive, you even put her out of an airlock so that no one could get to her while she blew herself up. You followed the most basic instict of survival.
<Chad`Winters> You only justify your actions because she is alive. What if she would've died? Would you still stand behind what you did?
* Seraphna looks up
<Seraphna> "Warren, Cheryl, and Hotaru are alive. The explosion would have killed them."
<Seraphna> "Others nearby."
<Chad`Winters> So the sacrifice of one to save many, how noble. You and John would get along very well I believe.
<Seraphna> "We do."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Alright. Start with the desire. Desire to move the towel.
<Chad`Winters> Yes, kill someone to save something else, even if the person that's going to die...is innocent.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I知 dandy. I made 1500 credits. 6She says, chewing some noodles down.
<Seraphna> "No one is innocent."
<Chad`Winters> I guess we aren't the same Serena. Unlike you, I never killed anyone.
* Ariel pauses, "You... what?"
* Seraphna shakes her head.
<Seraphna> "Liar."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Oh, nothing. 6She waves her hands with the chopsticks. Just felt like sharing the wealth.
<Chad`Winters> Really now? Who did I murder? 6He finally glances over to her, apparently interested for the first time.
<Ariel> Em> *closes her eyes and focuses on wanting to move the towel*
<Seraphna> "Assassin. Id."
<DeathStar> NRP: *The Tower attacks Em*
<Seraphna> "Do I look like a fool?"
<Chad`Winters> Tisk tisk tisk little one. My first mission was on PAXl
<Chad`Winters> Chad doesn't know it, but I know all very well.
<Seraphna> "And you did to Ariel what I did to Zephyr."
<Seraphna> "You're better?"
<Chad`Winters> I did what I was ordered to, because your...our father told me to. Much like you tried to do to her and the other 21 dragoons, and then Zephyr, twice, if I may add.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis, reaching out, attempts to help guide Em痴 energy glow.
<Seraphna> "I never desired to do it."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl finishes one box, grabbing another one. She opens it and begins to bite out of it.
<Seraphna> "Zera was a mistake I will forever live to regret."
<Chad`Winters> Oh but you did, otherwise you never would've done it in the first place.
<Seraphna> "I was careless with the first time. I did not do it with purpose, you mistake nessecity with desire, I thought you were an Id."
<Ariel> Em> *looks a little surprised as she feels the towel move*
<Chad`Winters> I never said I was like any other Id.
<Ariel> "Sometimes I wonder if I really don't want to know."
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "See? Told you you could."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You池e just jealous I made more than you did this week.
<Seraphna> "You know the difference between need and desire? Then you're just trying to talk me down."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis offers a smile, though it痴 quick.
<Chad`Winters> I'm trying to piss you off and make you leave, but apparently your too dumb to catch on.
<Seraphna> "Very dumb."
<Chad`Winters> Must've got it from your human mother.
* Seraphna blinks
* Seraphna looks at him a little lost
<Seraphna> "Human mother...?"
<Chad`Winters> Come now, you don't believe that all the dna was just Cran and Ariels do you? You are more human than Dragoon are you not?
* Seraphna shakes her head, "Because of Cran."
<Chad`Winters> Are you sure about that? 6He brushes Aya's hair back with his hand
<Seraphna> "I was created... not born..." *she slowly signs, her eyes a little distant*
<Chad`Winters> And so was I, yet...it takes two to tango, does it not?
<Seraphna> "Are you lying? How could you know?"
* Ariel sticks out her tongue a little. "Maybe. Maybe."
<Ariel> Em> "It's... not that different. You're right. But I feel like I'm reaching in the dark."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That痴 a pretty showy nightgown. 6She comments underhandedly as she bites.
<Chad`Winters> I know much more than you belive.
<Seraphna> "How?"
<Ariel> "I didn't buy it with other people seeing it in mind."
<Chad`Winters> Chad's far more ambitious and obessive than he appears.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I believe you. 6She says in a tone that says the opposite.
<Seraphna> "How?"
<Chad`Winters> DNA never lies.
<Chad`Winters> But...6He presses a finger against his lip. "I could be..."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It will become easier, with time. All muscles must be worked on, even mental ones.
<Chad`Winters> I wonder what it would be like to have a mother...6He pouts at Aya slightly, knowing her pain.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: lieing
* Seraphna flinches a little, her face becoming a little sad, she knows that pain too.
* Seraphna stands
<Seraphna> "You should find one... the right way..."
<Ariel> Em> "Can you... feel, the objects? Or are you just pressing against the empty spot you can see them in?"
* Ariel eats slowly, "And who would I have to show off to?"
<Chad`Winters> I don't need a mother. It matters not to me who gave me the genes I possess.
<Seraphna> "For Aya."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> They are not living things, in the sense of a mind, where you can touch it and feel what is human. However, objects are made up of ... particles. And those particles bind it. And it is that which I focus on
<Chad`Winters> She already had a good one.
<Ariel> Em> *blinkblinkblinks*
<Seraphna> "Try it without munipulation."
<Ariel> Em> "You... can feel particles?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I don稚 know. I wouldn稚 begin to speculate. 6She notes, as if shocked.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis hestitates. Perhaps I am unique in this.
<Chad`Winters> You're still an idiot, twice over. One, her mother passed away. Two, Zephyr was great without me manipulating her.
<Seraphna> "Was."
<Ariel> Em> *smiles* "Well, it could be just none of us have your experience. I couldn't always feel minds either."
<Seraphna> "Interesting word."
<Chad`Winters> I never had to manipulate Zephyr into caring, she did that on her own. I only used her to get what I watned, and that was in the end.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Really? You weren't born with it either?"
<Seraphna> "So you failed her too."
* Seraphna turns, heading for the door.
<Chad`Winters> And the only reason Warren found out about me and Zephyr was because a diplomat decided to be nosey.
<Chad`Winters> The funny thing about failing, is you have to care about that in the first place.
<Seraphna> "Then your words are meaningless."
<Ariel> Em> "With the potential, maybe. If you have to learn to use any part of you, right?"
* Seraphna steps out and heads down teh hall.
<Chad`Winters> All words are meaningless.
<Ariel> "I don't believe that. You love to speculate."
* Chad`Winters pokes Aya on the nose.
* Seraphna heads down to medical
<DeathStar> <Erevis I could not agree more.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl puts a hand to her chest. And who told you that vicious rumor? Was it Datoka?
<Michiru> <Kyouki> *nods a little* "I guess I'm special there."
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "But I still need to learnt the control."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You will learn. 6She tells Kyouki, then nods. Good night.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns and exits the room
* Ariel smiles, "I don't have the energy to go down the whole family tree."
<Ariel> Em> "Erevis? Thank you."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I really think Datoko came from different genes. He has none of your temperment. 6She notes.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pauses, then nods. I enjoyed it.
<Michiru> <Kyouki> "Goodnight." *smiles*
<Ariel> "Really? It's hard to say."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> He enjoys bowling.
* Seraphna has a blood sample taken at medical, ordering a complete anaylsis for geneology
<Ariel> "...everyone has their quirks."
* Seraphna sighs, walking out to the observation deck as she waits, looking at the stars.
<Seraphna> <Who am I...>
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I suppose so. And what would you say my quirk is? 6She asks, sounding bored, but her eyes glance toward Ariel
<Seraphna> <I'm barely a Cran... the Dragoons will never see me... who the hell am I?>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You are Serena Cran, are you not?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stands on the deck, having been sitting there quiietly.
* Seraphna blinks, turning to her.
<Seraphna> <You can... hear me...?>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You are thinking outloud. And I can hear that. I can not respond in the same fashion.
<Seraphna> <I just... I hate being an outsider...>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> To who?
<Seraphna> <Everyone.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see. Then am I an outsider?
<Seraphna> <...I don't know... people care about you...>
<Ariel> "The words escape me for the moment."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Is that right?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And no one cares for you?
<Seraphna> <Hotaru... I think...>
<Seraphna> <I don't know...>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Then if you judge outsider status based on people caring, you are not an outsider.
* Seraphna blinks a little
* Ariel nods. "Radiation hinders your vocabilary, it seems."
<Seraphna> <...I don't follow...>
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> How...do you feel? 6She asks slowly, chewing. There seems to be some concern there, though she hides it with wrinkling her nose at the food.
<Ariel> "Like every cell in my body hates me."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You say people care for me when I asked if I was an outsider. Yet, you have named someone who cares for you. And I would speculate more do so, as well. Then, if that is the case, we are the same.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That bad. 6She plays with the food, not really eating. You池e too brave for your own good, Ariel.
<Seraphna> <I... guess we are...>
* Seraphna sighs mutely
<Seraphna> <I'm sorry... I shouldn't be troubling you.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is no trouble.
<Seraphna> <I just... damnit... I never seem to find the right actions or answers... I want to do right, but I always screw up...>
<Seraphna> <No one wants to see that...>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Is not the important thing the attempt at doing right? Every journey must begin somewhere.
<Seraphna> <I just wish others would see that...>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You cannot change others. Doing so is pointless.
<Seraphna> <...You know, we don't talk enough."
<Seraphna> >
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see. Shall I use more words in my sentences?
<Seraphna> <I mean... heh... like how often.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I know. I attempted a joke.
<Seraphna> <*laughsa little, mentally* Thinking on it... it was a good try... I'm a bit slow at times.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I imagine I need practice.
<Seraphna> <Don't worry, I'm horrible with people, I know the pain.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Do not be so hard on yourself. It is not healthy.
<Seraphna> <Gimme a busted engine anyday...>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I suppose I can destroy some engines if you desire.
<Seraphna> <*giggles* Better that time.>
* Seraphna smiles, wiping away tears.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Humor is like a muscle that must be worked at.
<Seraphna> <Thank you...> *she hugs her*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis blinks at the show of affection, then pats Seraphna on the back. You are welcome
<Seraphna> <...You drink coffee?>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I have not had coffee, I believe.
<Seraphna> <Well, dangit, you've gotta come try some with me. I could use a good cup.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I would - enjoy that.
<Seraphna> <I know a good cafe... come on.> *she heads to the civilian areas*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis follows after.
* Seraphna heads to a small coffee shop in the shopping district, tapping the counter and indicating her usual.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances at the various coffees, as if one were overwhelmed by evil
<Seraphna> <*gigles* Tell them you want a medium coffee with some milka dn sugar, we'll work up from there."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I want a medium coffee with some smilk and sugar. 6She repeats solomnly.
* Seraphna pays and takes her cup to a table. <So, besides busting punching bags and such, what do you do with your free time?>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I draw. 6She sits down, than samples the coffee, then, takes another sip
<Seraphna> <Really? I'd love to see your art sometime...>
* Seraphna sips on her own, smiling, obviously enjoying having some company.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You would? 6She repeats, sipping the coffee tentatively.
<Seraphna> <Yeah, I would.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Then I shall show you some of it sometime. 6She plays with a strand of hair.
* Seraphna smiles, <So... any guys you like?>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Pardon?
<Seraphna> <Any guys? You know, men?>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see. I do not think so.
<Seraphna> <Sorry, just tapping whatever I know on making girl talk.>
* Seraphna sips more
<DeathStar> <Erevis> As I rarely engage in 組irl talk・ you can be assured I know little.
* Seraphna hmms to herself, sipping coffee, <So how is it?>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is ... an interesting taste. It makes me feel strangely ... alert.
<Seraphna> <It's chock full of caffiene, stuff helps keep you awake and alert.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see. 6She flexes her hands, as if unable to keep them still
<Seraphna> <Wow... not used to stimulants are you?>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> No, I am not.
<Seraphna> <First time is always the most fun.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It ... is? 6She raises a brow
<Seraphna> <Yep, I did all sorts of silly things my first time... was a Military Ball actually... even William couldn't keep a straight face.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> What sort of silly things? 6She maintains the raised brow, but continues to sip the coffee
<Seraphna> <I learned that night I sucked at dancing, and that tackling random boys I liked, while entertaining for them, was a bit embarassing for Dad.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see. Dancing is very interesting
* Seraphna smiles and finishes off her cup, <You're cute.>
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis blinks.
<Seraphna> <...What?>
* Seraphna smiles, tossing out her cup.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I was ... not expecting that statement. 6She answers honestly.
<Seraphna> <Sorry, I just like your nature... it's innocent in a way, like so many things are new and ready to be explored... reminds me of myself.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You still find things new and interesting? 6She finishes the cup of coffee.
<Seraphna> <At times, I was born... created... well... came into being and grew up pretty quickly.>
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods softly as she talks.
<Seraphna> <Missed a lot of things others seem to take for granted... I think it might have something to do with how I am now.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You still have many more years to do many things, correct? Time is both rare and fleeting, as I have come to learn
<Seraphna> <It seems so... I bottomed out and stopped aging a few years ago, so who knows how long.>
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis plays with a strand of hair again, considering a thought. Indeed
<Seraphna> <You have nice hair you know... should take more care of it.> *she smiles*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Oh? Xanatos said as much once. I attempt to ignore it痴 annoying growth
<Seraphna> <Want some help? If it's one thing it was made sure I learned, it was appearance.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> What sort of help? 6She tilts her head.
<Seraphna> <Oh, washing, styling, maybe a bit of trimming.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Appearance must be complicated. 6She notes.
<Seraphna> <Oh, another science to be perfected.>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is a science? 6She raises a brow.
<Seraphna> <In a way.>
<Seraphna> ((GOtta pass out, work int eh morning.))
<Seraphna> <Come by my room, I'll help you get that all cleaned up?>
<DeathStar> (Roger)
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Very well
<DeathStar> -End-
Session Close: Fri Feb 16 03:16:39 2007