Session Start: Mon Dec 12 19:02:19 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20051212.log'
<Spade`> Stardate: 10-582.3.5
<Spade`> Location: The Starship - The Bridge.
<Spade`> Reason: Final Prep Meeting
<Spade`> 6* A PAX assignment at the last minute has arisen since the events last week and no one has been fully prepped on what they are going into. A meeting with Captain William Spade is occuring on the bridge in order to prepare everyone for the new emergency that has come up.
* Slasher stans on the bridge, his arms crossed as he stands in the back
* Katrina` sits in a chair in her diplomatic formal uniform, looking distant.
* Xanatos`Durran stands towards the back of the room, his arms crossed and leaning up against the wall. Xanatos keeps his head down, but listens fully to his mission.
* Seraphna stands on the bridge in uniform as well, waiting
<Spade`> <Spade> Yesterday it was revealed to us that a group called the Cartel is looking to make an alliance in order to strengthen intergalactic relationships. We've been invited to come meet with them in order to set up a deal with them. This is literally an alliance Earth cannot afford to pass up on in the upcoming months, so we're authorized to do anything it takes to get the alliance deal. Hopefully, we're the first person they decided to see
<Spade`> So it should go smoothly. This is a critical moment for our unit and it will be a make it or break it for us. We'll be arriving in the Korai system in a few minutes. We don't have much information on the Cartel, except they seem to be a large legit business front that governs the system.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *is in that half-uniform type of thing that I can't remember the name of, leaning against the wall*
* Xanatos`Durran looks up from his fixation on the ground, "Would you like me to go prep the shuttle, sir?"
<Spade`> I had Seraphna personally pick a shuttle and be the last one to see it - so we can avoid unnecessary accidents.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> Heh...
* Seraphna just finished going over the thing with a fine toothed comb too.
<Spade`> Is there a problem, Lt? 6He asks Fox.
<Seraphna> .oO(Would be the first time too...)
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> It didn't help last time.
* Xanatos`Durran crosses his arms and looks down at the ground.
<Spade`> Really? 6He locks his eyes on her.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> Really.
<Seraphna> "If I may... last time I wasn't the last to inspect the shuttle."
<Spade`> I see. And your esteemed estimation of Lt. Cran's abilities comes from what? Your own team's sabotaging of the shuttles at any moment you can?
* Slasher eyes Red Fox.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> I think that was Seraphna's coffee machine.
* Xanatos`Durran arches his brow and turns to look at Fox.
* Spade` gives a slight smirk, but there's no hint of friendliness there.
<Spade`> I believe you're disrupting the functions of this unit with your accusations. I suggest you retract them.
* Katrina` looks at Fox and Spade blankly.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> I still say that a coffee machine in the shuttle's control panel is a bad idea.
<Spade`> I didn't ask what you thought, Lieutenant.
<Seraphna> "There is no coffee machine in the panel."
<Xanatos`Durran> Fox. Drop it.
<Slasher> You'll have to excuse Lt. Red Fox. I've been keeping her awfully busy lately.
<Seraphna> "That first one was a joke..."
* Spade` glances at Slasher, then nods
<Spade`> Of course.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> ... ugh... *sighs and slumps in defeat* A joke... I should've known...
<Spade`> 6* The bridge crew begins to announce their arrival. The ship pulls out of hyperspace through the jump gate in front of the planet Korai -- and surrounding it is ships from all sorts of planets and major worlds. It seems the Cartel has invited everyone to come bid for the alliance.
<Spade`> Hell. 6He says simply.
<Slasher> This Cartel seems to be a business through and through.
<Spade`> 6* As their ship draws closer, they can see a Tsivrixsh cruiser. Their computers ID it as Xevil's vessel.
<Slasher> And it appears our competition is here also.
<Xanatos`Durran> Do we even have enough funds suitable for some type of bid/
<Xanatos`Durran> ?
<Slasher> Lt Cmd Xanatos and Lt. Red Fox, we need to prepare.
* Skaad has joined #taw
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *nods quietly*
<Spade`> We can offer free trade, use of military bases in the S Quadrant only, and we have up to 6 million credits to bid with.
* Spade` glances at Sera and Katrina, the only diplomats present it seems
<Spade`> Remember that you two.
<Seraphna> "Okay..."
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *is around, just silently watching*
* Katrina` nods
<Spade`> Alright. The crew here will lock us into an orbital dock. We'll go to the shuttle now to transfer to the planetary docks
<Slasher> We'll meet you in the hanger bay then. *he nods then turns leaving to the security room.
* Katrina` stands up, purposely not looking at Slasher or Xanatos. She moves out of the room and directly to the hanger.
* Xanatos`Durran follows Slasher out, he glances at Katrina and frowns, walking on.
* Spade` silently looks at Peacemaker and Red Fox, as if sizing them up for trouble.
* Spade` adjusts his uniform, moving off the bridge and walking down the hallway to go down to the hanger.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *is serenely calm. It's hard to tell what she's thinking*
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *doesn't look happy at all, but seems harmless enough*
* Spade` arrives the shuttle, moving up the ramp and taking his seat. The spaceship docks in an orbital dock
<Slasher> With the Tsivirsh here Durran, I want us protected.
* Katrina` is already on the shuttle, in the very back in the corner. She is leaning her head against the window
* Slasher steps into the Security Room
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *heads to the Security room*
* Xanatos`Durran steps in behind him, "I understand, but its going to be tough with Security stretched so thin."
* Seraphna gets on the shuttle, taking a seat in the rear near her latest addition, a control console specifically for a tech.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *gets onto the shuttle quietly, thinking*
* Spade` glances at Peacemaker, almost knowingly, as if he sees right through her calm facade.
<Slasher> I'd like to believe the Cartel don't want any incidents so we'll have them as crowd control.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> It'd be bad for business, after all.
* Slasher walks over grabbing his datapad and his pistol off his desk. 1"There waiting for us so we need to hurry.
<Spade`> NRP: PM IS RF!
<Alicia> NRP: AHHH
* Xanatos`Durran already has everything, so he turns to move heading back for the shuttle.
* Slasher places his pistol in his holster and walks out the door and heads towards the hanger bay.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *follows Slasher*
<Alicia> NRP: Somehow, I read Slasher as Spade` for that one line
<Slasher> Lt. Red Fox, might I suggest next time you hold your tongue?
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> Yeah.. bad for morale and everything...
<Slasher> No, you have a right to voice your opinion, this just wasn't the right moment.
* Spade` silently works on his datapad, though it feels as if his eyes have never left Peacemaker, despite them being focused on the datapad.
* Slasher steps down into the hanger and makes his way across the floor to the shuttle.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> Then what?
<Xanatos`Durran> Just watch what you say. We don't need anymore trouble.
<Slasher> Spade's a dangerous man, he's capable of spinning things.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> ... right. There's never going to *BE* a "right moment", is there?
* Slasher steps onto the shuttle and walks over to the middle of the shuttle and sits down
* Xanatos`Durran also steps on, moving over to the pilot's seat. He begins to make sure everything is prepped and ready to go.
<Spade`> Hello, Fox. 6He says pleasantly when she walks onto the shuttle - though he never looks up to see her.
<Spade`> 6* The shuttle is ready to go and the location is already set in for him to follow down to the planet.
* Xanatos`Durran makes sure Fox is on and then closes the shuttle doors, he then lifts off and makes his way for the intended location.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *sits down and takes a deep breath*
<Spade`> 6* As Xanatos begins to fly amongst all the ships and shuttles heading toward the planet, suddenly the Tsivrixsh shuttle veers dangerously close to his right vector
* Xanatos`Durran moves his shuttle slightly to the left to keep from any unwanted incident. He keeps check constantly to see if the shuttle is ok.
<Spade`> 6* As Xanatos moves left, he begins to leave the intended vector for him to follow and is approaching someone elses' now.
* Xanatos`Durran moves slightly back, making sure to stay in his vector, but also making sure not to hit the Tsiv shuttle.
* Katrina` stares out the window, a bit concerned now as she's sitting on the left.
<Spade`> 6* The Tsivrixsh shuttle insanely moves right up on the right edge of the vector, so that they're lined up perfectly side by side
<Seraphna> "At least the handling is smoother..."
<Xanatos`Durran> Sir. It seems as if the Tsiv are trying to cause a scene.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *watches the Tsiv shuttle nervously*
<Spade`> It would appear so, yes. 6He says with a note of admiration.
* Xanatos`Durran keeps going, making sure not to make any movements.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: needless movements.
<Seraphna> "Well if you hit the red button with the green rim, and hit the side thrusters, well... it'll give them a nastey surprise... just in case."
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> Bunch of creeps...
<Xanatos`Durran> I'll keep that in mind Sera.
<Spade`> 6* The Tsivrixsh shuttle is so close you can see in their windows.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *watches Fox*
* Skaad waves at them with a sinister sneer plastered upon his face.
* Slasher eyes out the side window, glaring at the Skaad inside
<Spade`> 6* The Tsivrixsh shuttle boosts forward and begins to move in on their side, causing their afterburners to rattle the shuttle.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *glares at Skaad a little*
<Katrina`> Jesus
* Katrina` grabs her seat.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and throttles down some, to allow the Tsiv ship to go onward.
<Spade`> 6* The Tsivrixsh shuttle moves onward, leaving them behind.
* Xanatos`Durran resumes speed. "This is going to be a difficult mission."
* Spade` sits there, glancing at Durran in contemplative silence.
* Katrina` swallows hard, leaning back in her seat.
<Spade`> 6* They reach the planet a few minutes later and begin to enter the planet's atmosphere.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *quietly contemplates*
<Alicia> * There's a hint of sadness to her thoughts, to anyone who can tell at all
<Katrina`> ...
<Slasher> MiniGM: *as the shuttle descends into the planets atmosphere a myriad of city lights can be seen, dancing around lively. From one end of the city to the other end are business's from 1 story upto 80 stories. It's easy to see that this Hub is centered around business. A row of Flashing red orbs float in the air leading down to a massive landing pad where other shuttles can be seen landing and taking off*
<Slasher> NRP: Think Las Vegas but on a massive scale.
<Spade`> 6* The Tsivrixsh has already landed.
* Xanatos`Durran moves the shuttle in to land safely.
<Spade`> You know, I find it odd that Dragoon Alpha Ariel has been gone for weeks and has used up any vacation time she has left. 6He notes idlely as he stands. "Tell me, where has your security personnel gone to?" 6He notes somewhat sarcastically to the security team as he stands.
<Slasher> MiniGM: *when the shuttle lands, hundres of races can be seen scurrying around and being lead off by humanoid people all dressed in the same style uniform.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> ...
* Xanatos`Durran keeps his attention focused on the shuttle instead of worrying about Spade being a jackass.
<Spade`> 6* Xevil steps off his shuttle with his loyal aide Skaad. He stands tall and dangerous as ever.
<Seraphna> "It's a good question... I haven't seen much of her at all."
<Slasher> She didn't give me a reason, so I believe it was of her personal accord. I didn't feel like prying Captain Spade.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> Right now, we have more important things to worry about.
<Slasher> MiniGM: *someone walks upto Xevil and Skaad and begins talking to them*
<Spade`> Of course. But I want Ariel found upon our return. And I mean immediately.
<Seraphna> "It doesn't worry you that someone with supposedly very few attachments outside the Earth Forces would be gone this long?"
<Spade`> 6* Spade moves to the exit, lowering the ramp. He walks down the ramp and steps off it onto the platform.
<Slasher> As you wish, Sir.
* Dias-DreamReaper is now known as CartelMan
<Xanatos`Durran> I don't believe it would have worryed you either Sera. Or at least before Spade arrived.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> ... we don't have time to worry about that...
<Seraphna> NRP: Is that like batman?
* Katrina` stands up, walking down the ramp to the left side of Spade. She keeps silent, not bothering to look at anyone.
* CartelMan walks upto Spade a datapad in his hand. 1"Earth's PAX team I presume?"
<Spade`> Correct.
<Seraphna> "Actually I've been sending her daily e-mails."
<Slasher> Keep lively guys. *he stands up stepping off*
* Skaad smirks evilly from his location at the PAX team.
<CartelMan> And how many of you are here?
* Xanatos`Durran stands and finishes with the shuttle. "Then shouldn't you have told Spade you know where she is?"
<Spade`> 7.
* CartelMan he writes something on his datapad. 1"And how many of you are here to meet with us specifically?"
<Spade`> 4. The other three are security for us.
<CartelMan> I assume that there won't be any incidents? *he writes something else again*
<Spade`> We're here to prevent incidents. 6He says in a typical diplomatic fashion
<CartelMan> Noted. I'll need the names of your diplomats and who we can consider the leader.
<Spade`> William Spade. Leader. 6He motions to Katrina. "Katrina McCormick. Cynthia Zolnerowich. And Serena Cran." 6He motions at them all appropriately.
* Seraphna smiles and nods
* Xanatos`Durran notes Sera ignoring him and just sighs to himself. He makes sure everyone is off the shuttle, then he steps off, and closes the ramp.
* CartelMan begins writing down again on his datapad he then reaches behind his back and pulls out 4 ID Cards which he then swipes through his datapad and then hands to Spade. 1"These will help us identify you and show the business that your here on our behalf. You can expect a discount if you go shopping. Now I need the names of your security personnel please.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *sticks a little behind the diplomats*
<Spade`> 6* Spade takes the IDs, then motions at Slasher, Xanatos, and then Fox. "Chad Winters. Xanatos Durran. And Stella Akai"
* Seraphna silently takes out her pad and shows it to Xan, a ton of sent messages, 0 replies.
<Spade`> 6* Spade keeps his ID, then hands the other three diplomats their own.
* CartelMan once again writes down on his datapad and pulls out 3 more ID Cards, he then swipes them and hands them to Spade.
* Spade` takes the new IDs, then passes them all to Slasher to hand out
* Katrina` adjusts her ID, pinning it to her uniform top.
* Slasher takes his ID and then hands the other two theirs
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *calmly and professionally attaches hers*
* Xanatos`Durran nods as he takes his IDs. "Sorry for being hostile Sera."
<CartelMan> Alright now that the formalitys are over follow me inside please. *he turns walks towards the inside of what would appear to be a towering Shopping Mall.
* Spade` walks along calmly, staring at the Cartel Man as he walked. He appears to be thinking as he moves along.
* Katrina` walks along, glancing at people. Xevil and Skaad are following their Cartel guide now.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *follows the CartelMan calmly*
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *pins her ID to her top, then follows*
* Slasher follows, eyeing everyoen around him
* Xanatos`Durran stays to the back of the team, keeping his eyes out for trouble.
<CartelMan> The floor we will be entering can be considered a convention floor. Below it are a collection of local business and bars. Much like a Mall on your planet. Above is one of the Cartels main Business centers. We will be conducting our meetings on the floor above.
* CartelMan stops at the door and swipes something across a terminal the door then slides open.
* Spade` is completely unreadable as he stands there, mastering the non-emotional face as well as Warren
<Seraphna> NRP: Cept for Warrens psychotic look of anger.
<CartelMan> MiniGM: *as everyone steps inside hundres of races can be seen chatting with each other as they appear to be waiting.
* Seraphna sticks near Spade
* Katrina` sticks near Spade and Sera, but only because they're diplomats and someone other than Xanatos and Slasher.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *sticks with the other diplomats*
* Xanatos`Durran glance through the door, but instead of looking at the gathering of races, his eyes seem to be locked onto Katrina.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *sticks with Xan and Slasher, wishing Warren was here*
<CartelMan> One of our representatives will meet with you in a few minutes. Your security team is free to wander around the business section at their own free whims. There's an elevator over there that will take them their. *he points* Thank you for your time. *he turns walking off*
<Alicia> NRP: <Warren> *shoots CartelMan* <Red Fox> ...
* Spade` waits until the man is gone, then turns to look at the others.
<CartelMan> MiniGM: *A ape-like creature bumps into Xanatos, letting out a growl as he passes by*
<Spade`> 6* Xevil stands off to the side, talking to Skaad about something and obviously it's about the PAX unit.
* Skaad seems to be making a joke about fair skin or something. The Tsivs have their odd taste.
* Xanatos`Durran moves his gaze to look at Spade. To see what he has to say, as the ape-like man bumps into Xanatos he simply watches him walk off.
<Spade`> You three can do as you like. We might as well do what the Cartel says.
* Slasher turns to look at Spade. 1"Thank you Sir."
<Xanatos`Durran> I think I might stick around here. Keep a watchful eye out.
* Slasher turns to to Red Fox and Xanatos. 1"Are you sure Lt. Cmd Durran"
* CartelMan is now known as Shiva
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his chin. "Well, i'm not sure. I might take a look around in a few minutes."
* Shiva steps infront of the team, she stands 5'8" tall, her silky black hair falls down to her waist, she stands there wearing a long blue dress that matches in color only to her eyes, it's obvious she's proud of her body and she shows it.
<Shiva> NRP: Tan complexion
* Katrina` raises her eyebrow with interest as she gets the proud vibe from her.
<Shiva> NRP: Could be considered Hindu if you wanted a comparison
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Shiva, but then returns his look to the ground. Anyone that knew Xanatos would know that something has to be wrong if he isn't hitting on a gorgeous lady.
* Spade` turns his attention to Shiva. He shows no outward signs of being affected by her beauty.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *couldn't seem to care less*
<Shiva> Hello. *she bows deeply* I'm Shiva Sevintes and I shall be your interviewer. *she begins to look the team up and down, stopping on Katrina's body for a few seconds*
<Spade`> NRP: Well, Fox isn't a lesbian!
* Skaad moves past the PAX team, intentionally bumping into Fox. "Watch it Human!" He growls as he stomps off with the rest of the Tsiv security team.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> ... my apologies...
* Seraphna sticks near Spade, watching the lady
<Shiva> Well, it seems the Tsivirish race is rude as suggested.
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
<Spade`> Diplomatics situations usually involve hostile negotiations for them.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *tries hard to avoid twitching as she says that line*
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Skaad as he walks away then looks at Fox. Xanatos moves a bit away from the group so that he can keep a better eye on them.
* Katrina` blinks at Shiva's lingering eyes, then glances away at Skaad.
<Slasher> I'm going to look around. *he turns leaving*
<Shiva> Well let us get this little show on the road eh? Would Katrina McCormick, William Spade, Cynthia Zolnerowich and Serena Cran please follow me.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *smiles*
<Spade`> Of course. 6He nods to her, ready to follow her.
* Shiva pulls out a pencil and puts it in her hair twirling it up into a ponytail in mere seconds. She begins to lead the team to a room in the way back.
<Shiva> I hope that your trip down to the planet was adequate.
* Spade` follows along, studying Shiva intently, as if he's peering into her mind.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *sticks back for now*
* Katrina` walks along behind Spade and Sera, since they're together.
* Xanatos`Durran watches the team walk off. He watches for a moment, and then when he is sure that they are alright, he walks off in the direction that Slasher went on.
* Slasher stands infront of the elevator waiting for it to arrive
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *waits a moment, then follows Xan*
* Shiva opens the door, holding it for everyone to enter, as they would walk in their notice that they're in an empty hallway
* Xanatos`Durran steps up behind Slasher. "We'll need to keep an eye out for the Tsivrixsh. They will most likely be aiming to cause trouble."
<Shiva> NRP: Join #pax-session8season2
<Slasher> They will be sore after their last defeat by our hands.
<Shiva> NRP: Sera stay out of it till Icall you in.
<Shiva> NRP: Never mind come in.
* Slasher looks up as the elevator dings and the door slides open*
* Xanatos`Durran nods and glances back at Fox. He steps into the elevator. "Fox, just be patient, Spade and all of this mess will be over soon. Or at least I hope."
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> You mean 'more trouble'. And I know.
* Slasher steps onto the elevator, crossing his arms
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> I hope Warren does come back soon.
<Xanatos`Durran> Unless I figure something out. He wont.
<Xanatos`Durran> Any preference? *he motions to the floor buttons*
<Slasher> You can choose.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> Any ideas?
<Slasher> MiniGM: *there's about 12 floors to choose from, the bars and dance clubs consist of the top 3 floors then the eateries and fancy restaurants are on the 4 floors below them and the rest are all shopping.
<Xanatos`Durran> Would a drink be out of the question? *he glances to Slasher.*
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> ... don't let yourself get caught offguard, whatever happens. I don't trust the Tsiv at all.
<Slasher> ....I believe not.
* Xanatos`Durran pushes one of the buttons for the bars and steps back crossing his arms.
<Xanatos`Durran> So. We all seem to be lively.
<Slasher> Sorry, I've been thinking of Warrens plight.
<Xanatos`Durran> Do you have any idea of how we could help prove his innocence?
<Slasher> Find out who stole copied your device.
<Slasher> And then the hardest part, proof of how.
<Xanatos`Durran> Actually. I haven't checked...*Xanatos pulls up his Datapad and begins to check to see if there was a log of any information being copied from his device. If there was, then there is sure to be a log of it.
<Slasher> MiniGM: *the elevator dings and the door opens infront of them revealing huge hallway with people moving around, most of them intoxicated and others dancing
<Slasher> MiniGM: *bars and dance clubs line the sides as far as the eye can see*
* Xanatos`Durran glances up. "Jesus, she would love this place..."
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> Kat?
<Xanatos`Durran> Indeed. *he goes back to checking his Datapad.*
<Shiva> I advise you keep your mind focused on more pressing matters.
<Slasher> NRP: DOH!
<Slasher> I advise you keep your mind focsued on more pressing mattesr.
<Xanatos`Durran> ...What the fuck. It seems as if there hasn't been anyone messing with this....
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> So, whoever it was was good...
<Xanatos`Durran> Drinking is more pressing matters? *he smirks as he steps out towards the bars*
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> Just stay alert.
* Slasher starts walking down the hallways, eyeing all the drunk and dancing people
* Skaad comes instantly from one of the bars to the right, he has some odd looking alien by the neck and he slings him out onto the ground. He grins his big angry smiles and glances at the three. He turns and moves back into the bar he was in.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> ... someone's making friends...
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Skaad and grits his teeth. "He is starting to urke me."
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> Don't let him get to you.. that's what he wants.
<Slasher> We don't know this planets laws so we should tread carefully.
<Xanatos`Durran> Alright.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> Right. If we break them, it's not going to be good for the diplomats.
<Slasher> Shall we go keep an eye on the Tsiv trash?
<Xanatos`Durran> You are our boss now. Your call.
<Slasher> But I'm asking for your suggestions.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> Sounds a good idea.
<Xanatos`Durran> It could cause trouble between us. Just throwing that out there.
<Slasher> We could use it to our advantage tho...Show the locals how hostile the Tsiv are, gives us some advantages.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> Just watching can't hurt, can it?
<Xanatos`Durran> Alright. Then thats is what we'll do.
* Slasher turns heading into the bar
* Xanatos`Durran moves in after Slasher and Fox.
<Spade`> 6* A certain man in a brown coat, with red hair, can be seen near the back, talking to several alien like beings. He seems to be about ready to leave, a ticket visible in his coat pocket.
* Slasher steps into the bar, heading over to the counter.
* Skaad is around the bar with his Tsiv cohorts. They are being rowdy and scaring quite a bit of people.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *watches the certain man, curious*
* Xanatos`Durran notcies John instantly and steps in front of him. "Long time, John."
<Spade`> NRP: That's good - to move from the front to the back.
<Spade`> NRP: Instantly.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I have skill.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Move for him then. Jerk-face.
<Alicia> <Red_Fox> *heads over, now that Xan has*
<Spade`> 6* John Mcormick glances up as Xanatos arrives. He doesn't smile at first, but then grins. "Well, well. PAX."
<Xanatos`Durran> Does your sister know that your ok?
<Spade`> <John McCormick> Talking to my sister would be a violation of her contract with the military. And I'd never do such a thing like get my sister in trouble from the law." 6He says with utmost sarcasm.
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm sure you wouldn't. Plan on catching a shuttle anytime soon?
<Spade`> <John McCormick> I'm quite cozy here.
* Alicia is now known as Gracia
<Xanatos`Durran> Really? *Xanatos smirks a smile* You know, you are a lucky man.
<Spade`> <John McCormick> So I've been told at the gambling tables.
<Xanatos`Durran> I would have the right mind to arrest you...but it seems that we are out of our jurisdiction. *he glances around* So I can't touch you.
<Spade`> <John McCormick> It always sucks when that happens, doesn't it, Officer?
<Xanatos`Durran> At times. Depends on the criminal I guess. *he smirks*
* Slasher turns around, eyeing Skaad and his cohorts
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *calmly wanders over*
* Skaad notices that Slasher is alone and him aand his buddies move over toward him. "Evening Human. I must wonder why you all even try to compete with us. Everyone knows that the mighty Tsivrixsh empire is going to gain the alliance with the cartel."
<Spade`> <John McCormick> Well, I got places to be. 6He pats Durran on the shoulder. "Have a good one. See you later, Stella." 6He walks past them both
* Xanatos`Durran watches him walk off. "Hey John."
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *smiles a little* Glad you made it out alive.
<Spade`> 6* John McCormick glances back at him.
<Xanatos`Durran> Tell Katrina that she shouldn't be so hard on me. Alright?
<Spade`> <John McCormick> I'll see what I can do. 6He points at him, then leaves the bar,.
* Slasher leans back against the table, clasping her hands together. 1"Last I checked we got that last contract, that makes us....what 1 and 1?"
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Slasher and SKaad. "Uh oh Fox, seems the Tsiv are being bullies again..." He moves over to Slasher and Skaad casually.
* Skaad grins all the more, showing his sharp front teeth. "Soon it will be 2 and 1. Human, now that your pathetic leader has been killed. It'll only be a matter of time before we triumph over your weak race."
<Slasher> But in the end, we'll still be taller than you.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *heads back towards where Slasher is, but sticks a small distance away for now*
* Skaad flares his nose. "You wont be so tall whenever I rip the legs out from under you. Arrogant piece of shit."
<Xanatos`Durran> Now, now, now. Surely we aren't having an argument over here? I'm not too sure Xevil would appreciate this Skaad. *Xanatos moves up behind them, his arms crossed*
<Slasher> Come now little man, you wouldn't want to make a scene and embarrass the honor and pride of your race by being the sole cause of the failure of your mission?
<Slasher> Or lose to a human.
* Skaad clenches his fist so tightly that the green tint begins to turn another color. "You arrogant monkies are going to regret this. All of it is futile. You are just postponing the inevitable...we will defeat you. We will.
<Slasher> You're sounding like broken record wee-man. You've already made a scene by bullying people, you think the Cartel will look kindly on a huge fist fight started by you?
<Spade`> NRP: *The Cartel suddenly begins the 9 o'clock bar fight*
* Skaad grins. "Why I have witness that say you were the ones bullying the poor slarbnob."
<Slasher> I just got done talking to the bartender. Man says he say a green little toad haslting his patrons.
<Skaad> Toad? You dare compare us to those cowardly Bulgarraks? *Skaad's fist are so tight that it seems his hand is a bluish color.
* Xanatos`Durran allows Slasher to continue on, he knows that Slasher has it undercontrol.
<Spade`> NRP: Minus the fact Tsivrixshs are blue anyway!
<Skaad> nRP: Oh I thought they were green. I forgotted.
<Slasher> Good point, that'd be an insult to the Bulgarraks.
<Slasher> NRP: They were in MMX:TAW!
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: LIke I remember!? I created Skaad like a bajillion years ago.
* Skaad is now trembling in anger. "I will kill you human. It may not be today. But I will kill you." Just then one of the other Tsivs rush up to whisper something into SKaad's ear. He curse them in Tsiv and stalks off.
* Slasher he turns around, tossing some Credits to the Barkeeper and then turns back around to the other two
<Xanatos`Durran> Nice Work.
<Slasher> I was expecting more from him but I believe we hurt his pride enough.
<Xanatos`Durran> You might want to be careful from now on. I hear that Tsiv's hold to their spite.
<Slasher> I think I can handle him.
* Xanatos`Durran shrugs and moves over to look at the assortment of alchohal offered.
<Slasher> What kept you two busy?
<Xanatos`Durran> Ahh. Ran into an old aquaintance.
<Slasher> Lucky for you eh?
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *heads over to Slasher's table*
<Xanatos`Durran> I guess. So, how long do you think we'll have to wait before they finish their bidding or whatever?
<Slasher> It depends on if they treat this more like a business meeting or a diplomatic meeting.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> I don't like the wait.
<Spade`> 6* A show has started somewhere - it's a big hit
<Slasher> We should use this time to discuss how we're going to get Warren cleared of eveything.
* Xanatos`Durran nods. "Have either of you got any information?"
<Slasher> I've turned up nothing. I've reviewed every single security monitor during the events and everything points to Warren.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Nothing yet.. I don't even know where to look.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Short of searching Seraphna or Spade themselves...
<Xanatos`Durran> I've been getting some help from Darien. But for the most part, not much on my end either.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Maybe I should speak with Darien too. He might know where I should start looking.
<Slasher> We're at a deadend. We're stuck at Durrans remote device.
<Xanatos`Durran> I doubt it. He and I go way back. Infact, I think he is giving me more time...I don't get it. I'm positive that my device was with me at all times...
<Shiva> Who all knows about your device?
<Slasher> NRP: BAH!
<Slasher> Who all knows about your device?
* Xanatos`Durran glances at SLASHER(:P) "Just people in PAX I guess..."
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm sure Sera probably mentioned it to her father too.
<Slasher> How long do you think it would take if say...Someone had a scanning device and scanned it?
<Xanatos`Durran> Hmmm. I'm not to sure. But if someone did use a scanning device, then there wouldn't be any real way to prove who did it...
<Slasher> Unless you can find the scanning device.
* Xanatos`Durran nods. "Do you think that it could be Spade or Sera?"
<Slasher> It's possible but it's hard to prove. They have a lot of reputation behind them.
<Slasher> When you get back on the ship you could try running a scan to see who all has a Scanning Device registered on board.
<Xanatos`Durran> Alright. Lets just hope Spade doesn't nose around
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> You think it was Seraphna?
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm not sure.
<Slasher> I'll keep your tracks covered Durran.
<Xanatos`Durran> I appreciate it.
<Slasher> I want Warren back as bad as you guys do
* Xanatos`Durran sighs. "Our diplomates sure do like to take their precious time..."
<Slasher> I'm still growign weary on my trust with Cran and Spade.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> I know the feeling.
<Xanatos`Durran> I've never trusted them....so I don't guess I have anything to be weary about.
<Slasher> But Xanatos, you should be careful investigating Spade and Cran.
<Xanatos`Durran> I will be. As careful as I can. But of course Spade trusts me the least out of everyone on the station.
<Slasher> Just watch your back is all I'm saying.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Even less than me? That'd be a feat.
<Xanatos`Durran> Spade knows that i've been a subordinate of Warren's for years. He doesn't trust me at all. He watches me all the time, trying to read me or whatever. And I will watch my back, I appreciate your worry.'
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> Well.. he's probably already read me. I don't trust the guy, and I bet he knows it.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Slasher. "For some reason he trusts you....why?"
<Slasher> I don't know why and it's freaking me out. It wouldn't surprise me if he's doing it to try and make you two lose trust in me.
<Xanatos`Durran> I had actually considered that. I'm sure that was his goal to break whatever friendship Warren and you had...
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: X3 trailer el yay
<Slasher> And as far as I can tell, he's done it.
<Spade`> NRP: Alright, we're going to jump ahead to the end scene since we lost so much time.
<Spade`> Time Chart: Later that day
<Spade`> Location: Shuttle.
* Spade` is at the shuttle, the day having gone by slowly. Katrina hasn't been seen since the morning.
<Spade`> We're cleared to go. 6He states to them. By now, most of the other races have left, knowing they were eliminated.
* Slasher sits in a seat, waiting
<Gracia> NRP: DAMN THOSE GENOCIDAL TSIV
<Spade`> 6* The Tsivrixsh remain, of course
<Spade`> NRP: LOL
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> *likewise sits and waits*
* Xanatos`Durran is sitting in the pilot's seat. Awaiting orders.
<Spade`> 6* The third remaining alien race leaves, leaving only the Tsivrixsh and PAX now.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *leans back in her seat, waiting tensely*
* Spade` sits in his seat, looking confident and arrogant as always.
* Seraphna sits down at the tech console, looking something things, over, checking to make sure the ship wasn't touched
* Katrina` hurries up the shuttle ramp, holding a teddy bear in one arms and looking more alive than she has in a week. She sits down in her seat.
* Xanatos`Durran watches Katrina step on, and he knows where she has been and who she has been with, but he just moves his head back to the controls, allowing Sera to run the checks instead of him.
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *smiles a little, seeing Kat looking better*
<Spade`> 6* The Tsivrixsh shuttle suddenly starts up and takes off - the pilot obviously pissed as it ignores air regulations.
* Xanatos`Durran watches it fly away. "Sir, it appears you were successful."
<Gracia> <Red_Fox> *cheers loudly*
* Shiva steps out of the building and begins walking towards the shuttle.
<Spade`> Indeed we were. Good job, team.
* Slasher eyes Red Fox's enthusiasm.
* Seraphna smiles and grins
* Katrina` smiles, patting Cynthia on the shoulder
<Gracia> <Peacemaker> *smiles, seemingly calmly, but overjoyed*
* Spade` turns around in his seat to look at the ramp entrance.
* Shiva walks upto the shuttle and steps onto it
<Shiva> Congratulations PAX team. Of all the races that we contacted, you had the most to offer to us and because this we choose to ally ourselves with you. \
<Shiva> And on a second note, I Shiva Sevintes have been chosen by the Cartel as their Emmissary to PAX.
<Spade`> I see. 6He notes calmly
* Xanatos`Durran closes his eyes and pictures Katrina and John smiling and enjoying himself, a since of happyness falls onto himself.
* Spade` stands up, moving over to Shiva. He holds out his gloved hand to her.
<Spade`> On behalf of Earth, I look forward to this alliance between us.
<Shiva> We like to keep tabs on our investments. *she reaches out to him grabbing it* I see you're still a little shy.
<Spade`> Merely business oriented.
* Spade` lets go of her hand.
<Shiva> I shall be joining your shuttle within an hour. I need to get my bags packed. *she lets go*
<Spade`> Of course.
* Shiva gives a lopsided smile at Spade then bows to everyone in the shuttle and then leaves
* Slasher eyes Shiva as she leaves
* Spade` stands there, then motions to Durran
<Spade`> Contact the ship and have them alert Earth on the success of our mission.
* Seraphna hugs Spade, "Did my little boon help?"
* Xanatos`Durran opens his eyes and glances at Durran. "Yes, sir." He gets right to work, speaking with an ensign on the bridge.
* Spade` hugs Seraphna
<Spade`> Of course.
* Seraphna smiles happily
<Spade`> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Dec 12 21:54:41 2005