The Alien Wars 4

Session Start: Wed Apr 04 20:02:11 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070404.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-585.8.20
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
* Jackieness is now known as Cassandra`
<DeathStar> 6* The ship shudders from the explosion as they're thrust from one reality to another. Then it comes to a shuddering stop --- the alarms continue to ring all over the ship.
* Dias is now known as Chad`Winters
* Cassandra` is now known as Myria
* Chad`Winters flies his hands across the terminal, bringing up the damage reports.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans against the CNC board, blood trickling down the side of his face.
<DeathStar> 6* All sectors of the ship seem to be reporting damage.
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
* Chad`Winters begins sending the Emergency Crews to the damages floors, breaking them down to the most important first
* Xanatos is now known as Marcus1
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hrm. We seem to be alive. 6He notes dryly.
<Chad`Winters> It worked Warren....Damage is extensive but we're alive.
<Myria> <Arhn> Quite alive. My next life would not be this...smoke-filled.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I see. 6He has a computer run the probability of what date it is by judging the stars
* Marcus1 slowly pulls himself up from his cozy spot on the floor. He glances around and watches some crewman rush past him. "..." he pulls himself up to his feet and begins to make his way back towards the civillian area.
<DeathStar> <Warren> 8.20. We lost a month in the other reality.
* Alicia is now known as Terra
<DeathStar> 6* Warren presses a cloth to his head as he eyes the damage readouts beside Chad.
<Terra> NRP: Marcus1?
<Chad`Winters> Try not ot bleed on the console. 6He notes dryly as he finishes relaying the orders.
<Ariel> Em> *heads to the bridge, because she wants to know how things are... she's exhausted*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren dumps the bloody cloth onto the console. "We need engines repaired first. We should move the ship in case they follow us back here."
<Terra> <Hotaru> *heads there with Em*
* Marcus1 is now known as Marcus`
<Chad`Winters> Understood sir. 6He eyes the bloody cloth and deftly flicks it off the console than begins forming a new group to tackle the engines.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns to glance at everyone.
<DeathStar> <Warren> At this point, our top priority is ship repair. We can think of what to do after that is done. Is that clear?
* Terra has been busy on the engines
<Myria> <Arhn> Is there anything I might do to assist?
<DeathStar> <Warren> *tilts his head a bit* Do you know how to repair machines?
* Marcus` steps into the civillian area and glances around.
* Chad`Winters glances over at Arhn than taps his comm. 1"Myria, do you copy?"
<Myria> <Arhn> Unfortunately not. That is more my nieces aptitude.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Then, at this point, you can observe. 6He walks over to another console to direct orders to keep the civilians under wraps.
<Myria> 6* Arhn nods.
<Myria> *Comm* I'm here.
<Chad`Winters> <C> You're adept at working on machines, I need you down in the Engine Bay to help speed up the repairs.
<Myria> *Comm* On my way.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren finishes issuing his orders. He begins to try to get a count of who all died in the attack.
* Chad`Winters clicks the comm off and looks over at Warren. 1"We survived this time but unless we can find a way to damage them effectively, we're only gonna repeat this."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I know. 6He hides it well from his face, but he's clearly concerned about something.
* Chad`Winters taps his comm again. 1"Cheryl, what's your status?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's voice snaps onto the comm. "I'm telling your medical team where they can shove their needles, Winters.:
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances toward Chad's comm., a look of amusement on his face.
<Chad`Winters> <Comm> Noted, but we need you back on the repair lines healthy.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Shove it. *she clicks off*
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Is there anything I can do?"
* Chad`Winters holds a straight face as he eyes his console again
<DeathStar> <Warren> On the bright side, the alcohol in her system probably killed off the radiation.
<Ariel> Em> *looks to Warren*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Hotaru and Em.
<Chad`Winters> We could only hope so...6He looks back over at Hotaru. 1"Do you know how to repair Ion Couplings?"
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Ahh.. not really.. Myria handled the engineering on the Aquarius.."
* Chad`Winters glances over at Warren.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Have them deal with the sick and wounded.
<Chad`Winters> I'm assigning you to medical team 10. Their working in the civilian sector 2B.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *nods* "That, I can do."
<Ariel> Em> *nods, she does have some medical experience, after all*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Well, we have our orders. Lets move it, people it. 6He tells gawking faces.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *heads out to her assignment*
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-585.8.23
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* After three straight days of repairs, and clean up, the PAX is a complete and utter disaster. Running on the barest power of impulse engines, they've managed to hide behind some asteroids.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits at a conference table with some of the officers and surviving ambassadors, tapping his fingers together. "We don't have the supplies needed to fix the PAX. Suggestions?"
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> We have no real options left do we?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits on a desk, having been invited despite not being an officer.
<DeathStar> (Table)
<DeathStar> <Warren> Lets hear the useful comments.
<Chad`Winters> We jump back to Earth.
<Terra> <Terra> If we don't have them, we'll.. yeah, we'll have to get them.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We don't know where that is.
<Myria> <Arhn> Even if we repair the ship, there is the matter of the enemy.
<Chad`Winters> We're dangerously low on supplies Lady Arhnya. Repairing the ship to 100% would be nigh impossible.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans back in his seat. His face is unshaven, a testament to his stress levels.
<Terra> "We can look for it, or we can look for some other place to get supplies."
<Myria> <Arhn> I am aware of that.
<Terra> "Alternatively, we can try to jury rig the ship..." *doesn't sound happy with that idea though*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I know we all want to go rescue our team back on that planet, but I think we need the PAX to actually fly before we try that.
<Chad`Winters> We don't even know where we are honestly. So finding a place that actually offers supplies...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances at Warren, who seems irritated at being reminded they have friends back there.
<Chad`Winters> Luckily it's about 6 of their days to a year of our time. Time's on our side.
<DeathStar> <Warren> It only takes minutes for something to go wrong.
* Chad`Winters just looks at Warren, not answering back.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Can we get the jump engines back online soon? We should try exploring nearby systems for supplies at this point.
<Terra> "Sounds good."
<Chad`Winters> It'll be a few weeks.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hisses through his teeth
<DeathStar> <Warren> Very well. Everyone is dismissed. At this point, talking will do us no good until we get at least the ability to move around the systems near us.
<Chad`Winters> I can reorganize some of my crew to help with bringing the jump drive engines back online.
* Terra heads out
<Myria> 6* Arhn rises to her feet.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns his seat around to look out the window at the asteroids.
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva stands, rubbing her fingers nervously. She then turns and walks out.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl remains sitting on the table, watching them go.
* Chad`Winters stands up.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Chad. You're the XO now. And Chief Engineer.
* Chad`Winters tilts his head slightly, than just nods to Warren.
<Myria> <Arhn> Unfortunately, I can offer little to you but old stories... *turns and walks for the door*
<DeathStar> <Warren> And if you get a case of split personalities, ignore it this time.
<Chad`Winters> I'm sure I can find a bottle of pain killers to knock it out. 6He turns to leave.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope works on repairing his starfighter.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl watches him go, then turns to face Warren, crossing her legs. "I'm signing up for active duty." 6* Warren glances at her, surprised. <Cheryl> I figure at this point, it's my civic duty.
* Marcus` catches up to Terra in the hallway. "So what's going on?"
<Terra> "We're supplies-hunting... at least, once the jump drive's fixed."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'll put you on the roster. 6He glances back at the window. <Cheryl> I'm worried about her, too, but you have to let it go. 6She walks out.
<Marcus`> There's rumors going around that we have to leave a team behind when we were attacked. That true?
* Chad`Winters steps onto the bridge.
<Terra> "... don't go spreading them yourself, okay?"
<Marcus`> So it is? *he lets out a low whistle* Man this is crazy. *he pauses and glances off to the side before looking back at Terra* You seem pretty busy, I take it things have been more than easy going for you?
<Terra> "Well, unless you want to crashland the thing, and then try to repair it down there..."
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* Chad`Winters rubs the bridge of his nose and steps off the bridge, moving to a conference room.
* Marcus` shrugs. "I haven't the first clue whenever it comes to this kinda stuff. I'm just a lowly ol waiter after all."
<Terra> "We need to get the engines back up before we get attacked... it's exhausting."
* Marcus` nods his head. "...I wish I knew enough to help...but I guess i'm usless."
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* Chad`Winters steps into the conference room and moves over to a terminal, typing on it.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick steps onto the bridge, moving past Cha to speak with Warren
* Chad`Winters sends out a order than rubs his head and steps out of the conference room, heading down the hallway
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-585.8.30
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl, wearing a typical blue uniform now, stands there as she works on getting an engine part to work.
* Myria is working on another section of the engine.
* Chad`Winters steps into the engine bay, quickly surveying the work being done.
* Terra helps Cheryl, looking tired
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits in his ready room, flipping through papers.
<Chad`Winters> Terra, take a break. Reed, cover for her.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances at Chad, a look of annoyance at he's around again.
<Ariel> 6* Em has practically locked herself in the training rooms. She's been in there daily, if not more. Trying to prepare herself for the next, inevitable encounter.
* Chad`Winters leans over and begins talking to a crew member, explaining something.
* Terra nods, sitting back. Sure, she could exhaust herself, but better to recover quicker, and do the work when refreshed
<Chad`Winters> 6Reed moves in beside Cheryl and begins working alongside her
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares at Reed.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *trains also. With no Serena or Michiru to babysit, she has the time, and really needs to prepare*
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva sits in the observation deck, her arms wrapped around her knees as she stares out into space
<DeathStar> 6* Chad gets a beep on his comm.
<Chad`Winters> 6Reed pulls his hand back quickly as spark cracks. He sucks on his finger as he uses his other hand to work on it again
* Chad`Winters nods to the tech than taps his comm. 1"Speak."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps into Warren's ready room. "Well, you look busy." 6She notes. "I wanted to talk to you about some things..." 6She begins to talk to him; Warren leans back to listen.
<DeathStar> <Aya's babysitter> Sir, you might want to come down here and see this.
<Chad`Winters> <C> On my way. 6He clicks the comm off then glances around quickly and nods, moving off very quickly.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl watches him go
<Chad`Winters> <Reed> Son of a...6He growls slightly as he forcibly pulls his hand out of a space.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Here, let me do that. Go ... do something else. 6She waves the man off.
<Chad`Winters> <Reed> I got it...6He furrows his brow as he slides his hand back in again.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah, sure yo udo.
<Chad`Winters> 6A click can be heard and he pulls his hand out. 1"There."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rolls her eyes anyway.
* Chad`Winters moves quickly through the hallways and steps onto an elevator hitting the appropriate floor.
* Marcus` steps up beside Shiva, glancing down at her. "Hello."
<Chad`Winters> 6Reed plops down onto his back and slides under a panel and begins working on it
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva makes no motion to acknowledge his existence.
* Terra seems to be asleep now, slumped against a wall
* Chad`Winters stops outside of the babysitters room and knocks on the door
<DeathStar> 6* The door opens. The babysitter waves him in.
* Marcus` tilts his head. "I remembered you from the other day and you seem very sad. I was going to see if I could cheer you up, maybe?"
* Chad`Winters steps in and looks around. 1"What's going on?"
<DeathStar> 6* The babysitter points at Aya walking.
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva cocks her eyebrow. 1"And you decided to just talk to a stranger..."
* Chad`Winters pauses, staring down at Aya, a look of pure joy appearing on his face.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya waddles around unsteadily
* Chad`Winters kneels down, holding his hands out towards her. 1"Aya, can you walk to daddy?"
<DeathStar> 6* Aya turns, almost falls, and stumbles over to Chad.
* Marcus` shrugs. "Everyone on this ship is working hard to make sure they can get everything back to normal. And since my only talent is being a waiter, I figured I could try and keep people in good spirits while they work so hard. Then I see you sitting here and I can tell that you're unhappy, I hoped I could maybe make you feel just a little bit better."
* Chad`Winters grabs onto her tightly as she makes it, hugging her. 1"You did it Aya, you walked!"
<DeathStar> 6* Aya wiggles.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> If you want to continue doing such a thing, I strongly advise you walk away while you still can."
* Chad`Winters holds her up again and removes his hands slowly
* Marcus` frowns. "Very well. You can't blame a guy for trying to do his part. Well, I hope whatever is bothering you gets resolved." He turns to leave her alone now.
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva just continues staring out into space, a dark brooding look on her face.
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-585.9.7
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl and Chad are in the engine core chambers, finishing the last touches. It's a dangerous, deadly job. Adn they're stuck together
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands on the bridge, listening to their comm chatter as they finish the last of the work.
<Chad`Winters> Turn the fastener 18 degrees clockwise.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I know how to do this, thank you. Do you?
<Chad`Winters> I just want to make sure we do this right the first time.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Then focus on what you're doing. 6She turns the fastener.
* Chad`Winters shakes his head slightly and slidesh is arm around a spot and begins fastening a coupling. 1"Can you hand me the welder?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No.
<Chad`Winters> Too proud to?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I just don't like you. 6She smiles cheerfully.
<Chad`Winters> Yeah well, the more cooperative you are, the quicker you'll get out here.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope sits in the bar, enjoying a drink. Since Cheryl stopped drinking after the last battle, their money has decreased. It seemed she was their biggest customer.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Still not handing you the welder.
<Chad`Winters> Fine. 6He pulls his hand out and shimmies past two conduit pipes and kneels down, reaching past Cheryl's legs to grab the welder.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Watch where you're reaching, buster.
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<DeathStar> 6* Warren sighs, glancing at Myria, as if she could share his pain.
<Chad`Winters> Not a snowballs chance in hell I'd give you that pleasure. 6He grabs the welder and pulls it past her.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ha ha ha. Like I'd want it.
<Myria> Hmmm? *looks at Warren*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just goes back to listening to Chad and Cheryl. He figures killing them would decrease morale.
<Chad`Winters> Besides the fact that you're related to me...
* Myria blinks and turns back to her console.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Shut up. 6Her tone gets an edge.
* Chad`Winters begins climbing up some piping and slides over to the conduit pipe and begins welding.
<Chad`Winters> Noted. 6He closes his eyes as he welds another seam.
* Terra listens to the banter, looking annoyed, somehow
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl cranks another device.
* Marcus` is also in the bar, drinking a beer quietly.
<Chad`Winters> NOT SO TIGHT! 6He turns to look at her.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Maybe they'll kill each other... 6He muses.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> WOULD YOU FOCUS ON WHAT YOU'RE DOING, MR. PERFECT?
<DeathStar> 6* Pope smokes his cig.
<Myria> Kill each other?
<Chad`Winters> Jesus....6He closes his eyes and finishes up the last seam
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Christ...
* Marcus` glances over at Pope, then resumes his drinking.
<Chad`Winters> I see you quit drinking. 6He shimmes out of the spot and hands the welder on his belt and moves over to pull out a panel.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope glances straight ahead, and continues his drinking
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I see you haven't quit being a pain in my ass.
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<Chad`Winters> By your logic, that won't be until I drop dead.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl>
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> A girl can dream.
<Chad`Winters> ...Aya took her first steps a week ago. 6He slides his head into the opening and shifts both arms in, working on something.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> .... Okay....
<DeathStar> 6* Warren listens to the chatter. "If he starts showing baby pictures, I'm firing him."
<Chad`Winters> You should've seen it...
<Terra> "Please."#
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So your runt walks. Big whoop.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts another of the devices.
<Chad`Winters> It is a big deal...6Several sparks fly from where half his body is in.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> For you maybe. Me? Not caring.
* Marcus` takes another swig, his eyes fixed on the label of a random brand.
<Chad`Winters> Deep down inside you care. 6He slides back out, his face slighty red.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts her weight to twist another knob. She glances down the tube they're in.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Nope. I'm void of caring.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Perhaps I should send them to counseling with Dominick.
<Chad`Winters> If that was true, than you wouldn't care about the things I've done in my past.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Listen--- 6She turns, jabbing a finger at his face. "The only thing I care about is seeing you six feet under. You're no good. Just like your father."
* Myria puts in some earplugs...
<Chad`Winters> I'm nothing like my father. 6He narrows his eyes.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Really, Chad. I don't think you believe that.
<Terra> "You know, I don't think that's a bad idea for Chad."
* Chad`Winters 's shoulder slump slightly. 1"You're right, but that's why I keep pushing forward."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses, as if he took the wind out of her sails.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, there's a small explosion in the tube. The impact knocks Chad right off his feet, sliding down the tube, and toward a slanted drop that would undoubtedly send him to his death
<DeathStar> 6* Warren's head snaps up
<DeathStar> <Warren> What the hell happened?
* Chad`Winters begins sliding than tries to shoves his arms and feet out to slow himself down or to stop himself.
<DeathStar> 6* He eyes a blinking red dot on the tube
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses, then grabs her whip and throws it out deactivated, wrapping around Chad's arm. She grabs one of the devices he told her to not to be rough on
* Marcus` takes another swig again. "Sure is quiet." He finally says.
<Terra> "Why are you asking me?"
* Chad`Winters jerks to a stop, then looks up at Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren ignores Terra. He begins to head out, grabbing a comm. to order engineering crews.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grunts as she tries to hold on.
<Chad`Winters> Can you hold on long enough for me to climb up?
<DeathStar> <Pope> Then go somewhere noisy.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm a big girl. 6She snaps.
<Chad`Winters> Good. 6He begins climbing up.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren reaches the engineering section. "Get the paneling off this tube." 6He barks an order.
* Marcus` shrugs. "Just attempting to make converstion." He admits.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Please, take your time. 6She notes sarcastically.
<DeathStar> <Pope> Then you suck at it.
* Chad`Winters takes in a deep breathe and begins climbing quicker now.
* Marcus` glances at Pope now. "Clearly you are better at conversing then I am."
<DeathStar> <Pope> *Shrugs*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's fingers slip a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps back as the engineering team removes a panel. He sticks his head in, glancing down at Cheryl and Chad.
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* Chad`Winters tenses up and begins climbing faster
* Marcus` stands now, paying the bartender. He turns and walks out.
* Terra heads after Warren
<DeathStar> 6* Warren climbs into the tube.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nudges Chad onto level ground.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> There.
<Terra> "Warren... you need a hand?"
<DeathStar> 6* Terra is too far behind to be near Warren. Loser.
* Terra follows, just in case
* Chad`Winters kneels down there, wiping sweat from his face. 1"Thanks."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren slides over. "What happened?"
<Chad`Winters> There was a small explosion, I was knocked back and down the exhaust tube. Cheryl acted quickly and saved me.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances at Warren, her face covered in sweat and dirt.
<DeathStar> <Warren> *Raises a brow*
* Terra is now known as Alicia
<Chad`Winters> I owe her my life. 6He just looks up at Warren.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Whatever. It was reflex.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl slides past Warren and Chad.
* Marcus` pulls his arms behind his head as he moves along the hallways.
* Chad`Winters looks at Warren, giving him that look.
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<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Chad.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... So...
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<Chad`Winters> Yeah...6He stands up the best he can. 1"I should get to repairing the damage done by that explosion...."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yeah..
<DeathStar> <Warren> Congrats on your fetus walking.
* Marcus` watches Cheryl storm by. He holds up a hand. "Hi." He says in a light hearted tone.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl ignores him
<Chad`Winters> Baby. 6He glances over at the valve Cheryl was grabbing onto
<DeathStar> <Warren> Right.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren slides back out
* Marcus` watches her walk past. "Well then. I feel very loved." He notes, turning and moving onward.
* Chad`Winters moves outside, wiping sweat from his face.
<DeathStar> 10-585.9.12
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* After repairing the jump engines, the PAX has been hitting systems to try to find supplies. So far, no luck. And the draft of workers and people that Warren has institued has begun civil unrest. Phaeton, even in his cell, takes the moment to capitalize on it
<DeathStar> 6* Two humans try to get Arhn to give them diplomatic immunity, claiming they can't work
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits at his desk, annoyed.
* Chad`Winters stands in a conference room, several holo projectors projecting data on the Dark Ones that they've collected, the walls are lined with paperwork and pictures.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps in beside Chad, wearing a blue uniform. She has her hands cupped together behind her. "Any luck?" 6she asks. Her mannerisms are a bit different these days - more confident.
* Marcus` stands in his room staring at himself in the mirror, wearing a blue uniform. His face is drawn up in a frown.
<Alicia> * Terra has apparently been overworking herself, frequently collapsing
<Myria> <Arhn> ..excuse me...?
<DeathStar> <Human> Come on! Give us immunity! This draft is unfair!
* Chad`Winters rubs his face. 1"Nothing yet..." 6He turns around to look at her then blinks, eyeing her.
<Myria> <Arhn> Is struggling to live unfair? Is potential oblivion such a welcome alternative to work?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps into the ready room without permission, sitting down on Warren's desk. "You need sleep."
<DeathStar> <Human> I got lupus!
<DeathStar> <Warren> There's time for that later. You're on my paperwork. 6He snatches it out from under her butt.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr tilts her head back to look at Chad. "Problem?"
<Chad`Winters> You enlisted...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes.
* Marcus` steps out of his room finally, moving down the hallway.
* Chad`Winters looks her up and down as if studying every square inch of her.
<Myria> <Arhn> I saw a crewman with one arm still trying to perform his duty. *purses her lips*
<DeathStar> <Human> ... But lupus..
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shifts. "....What?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Warren, you're not going to do them any good if you burn out. 6She moves over and grabs a glass of water, pouring it.
<DeathStar> 6* She then holds it out to him. "Drink." 6* Warren takes it and drinks from it.
<DeathStar> <Warren> There.
<Chad`Winters> You're...6He shakes his head. "Nothing. 6He turns to look back over at the displays and various projections
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm nothing? 6She repeats innocently.
<Chad`Winters> You look good in it Zephyr. 6He moves closely to an energy reading of when a nuke first hit a Dark Ship
<Myria> <Arhn> Then you should see the ship's chief medical officer for a pardon from work. My diplomatic authority is effectively suspended regardless.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Thank you. I have some training classes for the new recruits. Warren wants me to teach them how to shoot. 6She turns to go.
<DeathStar> 6* The humans sigh and shift
* Alicia heads into Warren's office. "Sir... I've finished..."
<Chad`Winters> Your abilities have improved than?
<Alicia> <Terra> *does*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, his head tilted. "You...drugged...." 6He slams face frist into the desk
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Now you'll sleep, you stubborn fool.
<Alicia> <Terra> *blinks*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grabs a blanket and tosses it over Warren
* Marcus` slides to a stop as Zephyr steps out. Waiting for her to leave before he would step in to see Chad.
<Alicia> <Terra> "I... guess that means I can stop working too?" *slumps against a wall, exhausted*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Whatever floats your boat. 6She steps out, whistling.
<Myria> <Arhn> I am sorry, but...there is nothing that can be done by me. Again, I suggest the medical officer.
<DeathStar> 6* The humans leave.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, glancing back at Chad. "Yes."
* Chad`Winters turns to look at her again, it's hard to tell what's going on in his head from his face right now. 1".....Warren's a good man."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes. I know that . 6She offers a small smile, stepping out, nodding to Marcus politely.
<Alicia> <Terra> *is, by now, asleep*
* Marcus` also nods politely. He steps inside. "You're Chad Winters, the XO. Correct?"
<Chad`Winters> Aye, I am. 6He turns around quickly, hiding his face as he crosses his arms.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr walks into the training range, glancing at those who showed up
* Myria in the training range.
* Marcus` salutes. "I'm Marcus. One of the civillian's drafted for duty. I'm not much of a soldier but I plan on doing my best to help everyone out. I just wanted to introduce myself."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at Myria, giving her a smile since she recognizes her.
<Chad`Winters> ...You drafted? 6He moves in close to a piece of paper tacked on the wall, eyeing it.,
* Marcus` drops his hand. "I guess I was just one of the lucky ones."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, lets begin. All of you should have been given a training gun. 6She begins to go through the basics with the class.
* Chad`Winters turns around, deciding to actually give Marcus his time. He begins looking him up and down
* Marcus` stands there, not looking very impressive. "I'm not much, considering I was just a lowly waiter, but I would like to help as much as I can. I chose to become a civillian on this ship. Now I feel it is my job to attempt to keep those onboard as safe as possible."
<Chad`Winters> Do you even know how to handle a gun?
<Marcus`> Just barely. *he notes, his head dropping slightly*
<Chad`Winters> Head to the training room, tell Zephyr I sent you.
* Marcus` nods his head. "Yes sir." He salutes once more then steps out, moving towards the training room.
* Chad`Winters runs his hand through his hair and turns back studying.
* Marcus` moves quickly, sliding into the training room, he moves over to Zephyr, breathing a bit heavy and then saluting. "The XO sent me for training."
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-585.9.16
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> <Warren> So these asteroids have the metals we need to repair the PAX? 6He questions Chad.
<Chad`Winters> Yes, there's enough for some slight modifications too.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Modifications?
<Chad`Winters> Just make sure they strip every last ounce of metal from those asteroids.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hm. Understood. By the way, I would you to teach the fighting class in 10 mins.
<Chad`Winters> I'm bu...Understood.
<DeathStar> <Warren> *nods* Good.
* Chad`Winters stands up and turns to leave, heading off the bridge and making his way down to the training room.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eats an apple, passing Chad. "Sucker."
* Myria is already in the training room!
* Chad`Winters just grunts in response.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl beams happily.
* Marcus` is also in the training room, stretching.
<Chad`Winters> But only because Warren didn't think you capable of it.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl scowls.
* Chad`Winters continues on his way, stepping into the trianing room
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps onto the bridge, having been summoned by Warren. He points at his ready room and walks in. Cheryl follows.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits in the corner of the training room, having come to watch
* Chad`Winters quickly takes off his uniform top and tosses it to the side. He moves over to the mat infront of everyone and stands there, crossing his arms as he studies everyone
* Marcus` hops up to his feet and stands ready for Chad to begin.
<DeathStar> <Warren> You drugged me. 6He states coldly after the doors shut and lock. <Cheryl> You needed sleep. If you didn't sleep, you would be too tired to bitch at me.
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* Myria imitating everything she has learned from the vast legacy of human martial arts movies that she checked out from the ship archives!
<DeathStar> 6* People stare at Myria
* Myria does Crane-style!
* Chad`Winters eyes Myria. 1"Where did you learn to fight?
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'm the Captain. People follow my orders. You follow my orders. <Cheryl> You're running yourself ragged trying to get this ship ready to save the others, and you're gonna screw up if you don't step back and actually do this logically. I'm worried about Ariel, too, but you can't just rush off to be her Knight in Armor... Hmpph! 6She pauses as Warren steps forward suddenly and presses his lips against hers.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I say Bruce Lee taught her.
<Myria> Bruce Lee! *poses!*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr smiles. Score one for her.
* Myria then starts stumbling around!
<Chad`Winters> ...6Rubs the bridge of his nose. 1"Attack me."
* Myria stumbles over toward Chad.
* Chad`Winters stands there, his left hand rubbing the bridge of his nose, his eyes barely looking at her.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl is crushed against the wall for a moment as she's kissed, closing her eyes and kissing back. Then when Warren pulls back, they stare at each other. <Cheryl> You kissed me. <Warren> You kissed back. 6They each step away from each other.
* Marcus` rubs his shoulder as he watches Myria and Chad.
* Myria just sways and bobs to and throw...obviously she's also seen Legend of Drunken Master.
* Chad`Winters doesn't budge from his position, obviously waiting for her to make the first attack
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<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Um.... <Warren> I should apologize. 6He turns away. "I'm under a lot of stress and..." <Cheryl> So you didn't mean it. 6She notes, her tone sharpening. "Or maybe I'm just a substitute..." <Warren> No. That's not it... 6He turns to face her. "I wanted to do that. You annoy me. For some reason, I like it. <Cheryl> *narrows eyes* That's not a compliment, I think.
* Myria makes no attack either.
* Marcus` sighs as Myria just seems to be bobbing around.
<Chad`Winters> What is Hand to Hand Combat used for?
<DeathStar> <Trainee> I Think the blue girl is nuts.
* Chad`Winters lowers his hand finally.
<Chad`Winters> Very possible, but that's not what I asked.
<Myria> To defend the weak! *pose*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps forward and kisses Cheryl again. The pilot glances up as he hears another thump against the wall. He figures Warren is beating up Cheryl.
<Chad`Winters> If your parading around in leotards and wearing a cape. In war tho, when do we use Hand to Hand Combat?
<Marcus`> To survive.
<Chad`Winters> But I can survive better with a gun.
<Marcus`> But what if your gun is broken?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> When you're disarmed and in close quarters with your opponent?
* Chad`Winters glances at Zephyr. 1"Right. Hand to Hand is usually a last resort situation."
<DeathStar> <Trainee> Iknew that..
<Chad`Winters> But in Myria's case here, without the basics and the simple understanding of what goes into a move, you're just bobbing around like a fool.
<DeathStar> <Trainee> At least she's pretty!
* Myria poses.
<Chad`Winters> Which can be useful in the right situation...but against what we've been facing out here, it amounts to nothing.,
<Chad`Winters> The quickest way to take down another opponent is usually sensitive areas. Throat, nose, eyes, groin or stomach.
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<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps out of the ready room a few moments later, flushed. She walks past the pilot who stares and exits the bridge. Warren steps out a minute later and scowls.
<DeathStar> 6* The pilot turns back to the asteroids.
* Marcus` nods his head, listening very closely.
<Chad`Winters> What I'm going to do is lay down the fundamentals of Hand to Hand combat.
<Chad`Winters> I want everyone to pair up in twos.
<DeathStar> 6* Everyone rushes over to Myria
* Myria blink blinks.
* Marcus` crosses his arms watching the trainees attack Myria. "I feel lonely." He notes sarcastically.
<DeathStar> 6* Juan smiles at Marcus.
* Marcus` narrows his eyes.
* Chad`Winters begins rubbing the bridge of his nose again, obvously irritated
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps into the training room, as if going to train, but sees everyone here.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> OH yeah.
* Marcus` glances over at Cheryl.
* Chad`Winters glances up at Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks over, a quirky smile on her face, as if she knows something.
<Chad`Winters> Does everyone have a partner?
<Marcus`> I don't. *he says, standing there, alone.*
<Chad`Winters> Partner with him. 6He motions to Juan.
<DeathStar> 6* Juan smiles, eyeing Marcus' package.
<Marcus`> I...can I just train alone?
<Chad`Winters> XO's order. Now partner up.
<Marcus`> But...what about Zephyr...Zephyr can help me.
<Myria> Ummm...I have...too many...?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Wait, me?
* Marcus` mouths, 'please' to Zephyr.
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* ChanServ sets mode: +o Seraphna
<Chad`Winters> So you'd disobey a direct order?
<Marcus`> I...I...come'on...*he sighs*
<Chad`Winters> In combat, you can't chose who you'll wind up fighting with. Learn to deal with that fact now.
<Marcus`> ....yes, sir.
<Chad`Winters> Myria, pick one partner. The rest of you double up so we can start.
* Myria looks around at everyone around her...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You can't even get a waiter to obey you, Chad. 6She hoots.
<DeathStar> 6* Eager faces stare at Myria's package.
* Chad`Winters leans back against the wall, raising his eyebrows at Cheryl.
<Seraphna> *Elayne sits on the bridge, fiddling around with the tactical a bit more.
<Chad`Winters> You look slightly flustered.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And you look rather bored.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eye Elayne. "Why are yo utouching my stuff without my permission?"
<Chad`Winters> Slightly red in the face...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> A rather droopy look in yours.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "I'm making an improvement... besides it's still a bit damaged."
<Myria> Ummm... *points randonly!*
<DeathStar> <Warren> I repeat. Why are yo utouching that without my permission?
<Seraphna> Elayne> "May I touch the tactical display sir?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. Because I'm in a good mood.
<DeathStar> 6* The pilot stares.
<DeathStar> 6* The lucky person teams up with Myria.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Very well." *she goes back to work*
* Chad`Winters tilts his head slightly. 1"You look like you just got hot and bothered."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm bothered alright, whenever I see that ugly face of yours.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stares back and forth.
<Chad`Winters> Aslong as it doesn't make you hot. 6He looks back at the trainees.
* Marcus` just stares.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Not in this lifetime.
<Chad`Winters> Now that you have your partners. Let's begin. 6He pushes off the wall and slides into a very basic fighting stance
<DeathStar> 10-585.9.21
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* After a week of depleting the asteroids of their goods, the PAX is ready to undergo repair work and modifications. Meanwhile, Warren is searching for a planet with water and a food supply.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope stands in the hanger, having been given hanger deck operations duty. He orders people around, getting the fighters equipped with weapon mods.
* Chad`Winters stands in the conference room that adjoins the Bridge, one holo display infront of him as he studies the new plans for the PAX
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps out of the ready room, adjusting some paperwork. Warren steps out a moment later, eyeing everyone.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl dumps the paperwork on some lackey officer's lap
<Seraphna> *Airier steps onto the hangar, looking about, leaning slightly more on one side then the other, looking flushed. He just recently got out of medical.
<Alicia> <Terra> *has been adjusting her fighter since she finished with the repairs*
<DeathStar> <Pope> I've seen monkeys work faster! Move it, you freaks.
<DeathStar> <Pope> Sodding apes.
* Chad`Winters taps his comm. 1"Pope, how are the modifications coming along?"
<DeathStar> 6* Pope grabs the comm. "We're movin' as fast as we can, sir. THAT'S A WRENCH, YOU BLOODY GIT."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren takes a seat on the bridge.
* Marcus` is a training room with Myria, his hands are pulled up in the fighting stance that Chad taught them, he tosses a punch out for Myria.
<Chad`Winters> <Comm> Good, how many have been converted so far?"
<Seraphna> *Elayne looks at the plans from the other side of the room, yawning.
<DeathStar> <Pope> About half of them. 6He says into comm.
<Chad`Winters> <Comm> You're a miracle worker Pope. Keep it up."
* Myria ducks and weaves adeptly now.
* Marcus` follows up with a kick towards her side.
* Chad`Winters slides his hand into the display, grabbing and rotating the model. He zooms in a spot and begins making a small adjustment.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves along the hallway, having nothing to do for once. Since she gave up drinking, her off time has been spent with...a new hobby.
<Seraphna> *Airier sighs and moves back into the hallway, heading for the training room. He stops, seeing Cheryl.
<Chad`Winters> Why are you here again Elayne?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr holds up Aya, showing her the various shops.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl is dressed in a blue uniform. It seems she's become an officer while Airier was sucking on Peace's medicine.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Because I have the option of watching stars fly by or actually doing something for this ship."
<Seraphna> Airier> "Hey..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hey, you lived.
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* Myria moves her arm to absorb the impact then twists to throw a counterkick at his side.
<Chad`Winters> And staring at my modifications is doing something for the ship? 6He spins the model around again, then begins making more adjustments to the new wings.
<Seraphna> Airier> "Yep. Then I got subjected to a month of medical bay's food."
<Seraphna> Elayne> "...Why wings?"
* Marcus` gets hit in the side and grunts, tossing his elbow around toward the side of Myria's head.
<Chad`Winters> Because they look cool. 6He notes dryly
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, I'm glad to hear that . 6She smiles, acting friendly. She even has a boucne to her step.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Alright. I was wondering if you'd like access to our tech and schematics, see if there's anything you could use."
* Myria dips her head down low and then punches in an uppercut.
<Seraphna> *Airier blinks a little, "...Thanks. And how are you doing?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Just great. 6She hums as she walks along.
* Marcus` takes the uppercut and stumbles back, spitting some blood off to the side. "Jeez Myria, that hurt!"
<Chad`Winters> I already have access to anything I need. That's the beauty of being an XO. 6He begins placing boosters on the front and back side of the wings.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "XO's don't have access to other government's material."
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick sits in his office, going over files.
<Chad`Winters> Than I should brig you for withholding information. 6He narrows his eyes as he zooms in a spot of the ship.
<Seraphna> *Airier walks with her a bit, "That's good. You seem... different."
<Myria> Oh...I thought you'd close your defense for sure...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What? ... What do you mean?
<Seraphna> Elayne> "THen you may as well lock up the other ambassadors."
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Or did you forget that I'm not EarthGOV Personell."
<Chad`Winters> And here I thought you claimed being part of Earthgov after that treaty. Guess I heard you wrong. 6He makes another adjustment
* Marcus` frowns and rubs the back of his neck. "Well I guess I need more practice. But man, you're doing so much better than me. Thanks for this extra practice!"
<Seraphna> Elayne> "A part of it, yes."
<Seraphna> ELayne> "However we still retain our own culture and council."
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<Chad`Winters> If you feel that you need to withhold information while every other ambassador has been willing to allow full access without questions than I won't waste my time on you or your race.
<Myria> I read too! *nod nods*
<Seraphna> Airier> "You're more cheerful, bouncy even, I'd compare you to someone but I'm afraid of having my face knocked in."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm in a good mood. Don't make me change moods. 6She shows her teeth, then moves past some shops, having headed to the civilian sector. She studies some dresses.
<Seraphna> ELayne> "If I was withholding it, I wouldn't be offering it."
<Seraphna> *Airier chuckles, 'Then I won't dare."
<Seraphna> Airier> "It's good to see you doing so well, makes what I did worth it."
<Marcus`> You read? *he looks confused*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What did you do again?
<Myria> Exercise the mind to train the body. *nods sagely*
<Chad`Winters> We're in a time of war right now Elayne, I've overlooked all diplomatic powers so that we can win.
<Seraphna> Airier> "Gave you my UNIT to prevent you melting down in there, the reactor room."
<Marcus`> I...I'll remember that. Thank you. *he smiles, then gets deadly serious and pulls his fists up* Shall we continue?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Oh, you mean the place I saved your life because you wanted to do it all alone.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Is that a yes then?"
* Chad`Winters doesn't respond, having begun to pull himself fully into his work.
<Seraphna> Airier> *grins* "I really do like you. THat fire... oi... well... I need to go report in. I've got orders."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares at him. "Um, right."
<Seraphna> *Elayne slides a datacrystal over the table to him. "Ships, reactors, everything we've built our fleet out of."
<Myria> I'm too hot. *says off handedly*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns back to the dress, eyeing it cautiously.
<Chad`Winters> 6The dress stares back mockingly.
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<Seraphna> Airier> "It'd look good on you." *he sighs and walks off*
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* Chad`Winters waves his hand dismissively at Elayne, then moves his hand, spinning the ship around completely
<DeathStar> 10-585.9.30
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* The PAX, currently docked at a planet with water and food, has been resupplying.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hums as works on implenting a design to an engine. She's wearing, in an unusual fashion, an earing.
* Chad`Winters leans over a railing and looks down at Cheryl. 1"How's the integration going?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Wonderfully. 6She says, not using her usual snide tne.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stands there as she teaches the class more advanced gun weaponary.
<Seraphna> *Airier steps up near Chad, "Sir?"
* Chad`Winters scratches his chin. Then glances to his side at Airier. 1"Yes?"
* Marcus` is with the class, learning as much as he can.
<Seraphna> Airier> "I wanted to offer up my services, teaching basic combat, hand to hand, that sort of thing. I understand you have a lot on your plate."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, you're all dismissed for the day. 6The class sighs with relief and leaves. Most seem to hate being taught by a 15 year old girl.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eats his hamburger, in a good mood, oddly.
<Chad`Winters> 6Shiva sits on a bench in the garden.
* Marcus` bows his head to Zephyr. "Will we actually get to shoot one of the bigger guns?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Marcus, you can barely fire that pistol...
<Chad`Winters> Noted. 6He turns back to look down at Cheryl work, more intersted on her than him.
<Marcus`> I...well I would just like to see what it is like.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl slaps the machine lightly. "It works."
<Chad`Winters> Good job.
<Seraphna> *Airier just watches then.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You know, I had an idea. MAybe we could use the Runes as power sources.
* Chad`Winters looks at her, than smacks his forehead.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shrugs. She tosses him a beam cannon.
<Chad`Winters> It could be feasible...
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<Chad`Winters> The problem is finding a way for it to hook into a machine to transfer it's powers.
* Marcus` goes to catch it and stumbles from the weight, crashing to the floor. "Argh...I didn't know it was so heavy..."
<Seraphna> *Elayne looks up from tactical, setting the last bits into place. "I'm sure something can be worked out."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm sure you could design a converter. It would probably be better to use a rune like the Fire Rune, though. Which means you'd have to get it back.
<Chad`Winters> If it worked, it would give us a huge advantage in fire power.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yes.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches amused.
* Chad`Winters points his finger at Cheryl, nodding. 1"I like the way you're thinking Cheryl."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm sure you would have come up with it yourself.
<DeathStar> 6* People in engineering stare in horror as Chad and Cheryl get along.
<Chad`Winters> But you beat me to it. I'm impressed.
<Seraphna> *Elayne among them.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm just better than you. 6She eyes her nails.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick notes there's a disturbance in his personality files.
* Marcus` struggles to stand. "I...think i'll stick with the pistol. Thanks Zephyr." He gives it back to her and hurries along.
* Chad`Winters snorts lightheartedly.
* Chad`Winters reaches into his pocket and pulls out a datadisk and tosses it to down to Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr takes it with one hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl catches it.
<Chad`Winters> You're next project.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> On it. 6She hums, moving off.
* Chad`Winters turns moving past Airier and out of engineering, making his way to the bridge
<DeathStar> <Engineer> Creeeeeepy.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren finishes his burger, then steps out. He seems to be walking better these days
* Chad`Winters taps his comm. 1"Warren."
<Seraphna> *Airier blinks, thinking that scene through a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps his. "Yes?"
<Chad`Winters> <Comm> We need to talk."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Alright. Ready Room. 3 mins.
* Chad`Winters clicks his comm off and steps onto an elevator
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits down at a computer to do some work.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren makes his way to the bridge. AFter 2.9 mins, he arrives at the Ready Room and steps in.
* Chad`Winters steps into the Ready Room shortly after.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits down.
<Chad`Winters> I've got a plan that'll give us another edge against the Dark Ones.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr adjusts her uniform, stepping out and walking down the hallway.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Go on.
* Marcus` seems to be relaxing against a wall, his eyes closed, he perks and eye open and glances at Zephyr. "Are you really 15?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, glancing at Marcus. "Excuse me?"
<Marcus`> Well, you look young, but you don't act young. I was just curious. Sorry if I crossed a line.
<Chad`Winters> Cheryl brought up the idea that if we can find a way to use the Runes to power the ship or weapons we could increase the damage exponentially.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> And why would you ask my age? Don't like someone younger bossing you around?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hunh. Not bad. 6He actually smiles, then covers it up.
* Chad`Winters quirks his eyebrow quickly at Warren's crack of a smile.
<Marcus`> No that's not it. I was just curious.
<Chad`Winters> OF all the runes we have and come across...The Fire Rune is our most likely candidate. Wherein lies the dilemna.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm not 15, no.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Right. So we'd have to relocate it.
<Chad`Winters> Aye, we'd need to get it back.
* Marcus` nods his head. "I didn't figure. Sorry if I crossed a line but it was just bugging me and I had to find out."
<Seraphna> *Elayne yawns a bit and steps out of engineering, walking along, having actually adopted wearing the EarthGOV uniform that she was given coming aboard.
<DeathStar> <ZephyR> Doesn't bother me.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'll work on that. You work on the ship.
<Chad`Winters> I'll get working on that converter also. 6He turns to step out.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans back.
* Marcus` nods his head. "So who taught you how to be a soldier?" he presses off from the wall, "If you don't mine me asking?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You don't know what I am, do you?
<DeathStar> <Warren> I've decided that you training people is unimportant at this time. The ship is your main focus now.
<Marcus`> What? *he just seems confused*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm a Dragoon.
* Chad`Winters glances back at Warren, studying him quickly. 1"Understood, sir."
<DeathStar> <Warren> At this point, the ship is our lifeline.
<Seraphna> *Airier steps into the training area, looking about, breathing in slowly, "Been a long time since I did this..."
* Marcus` tilts his head back, as if understanding. "Like Cheryl, then? Does that mean you're related?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren considers something else. "Since the last battle, I've noticed our hacker has gone away."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes. One big happy family.
* Chad`Winters just nods. 1"So either the hacker's part of the away team left behind, he's acting like he's on the away team or he realized that right now is a bad time to mess around.
<Seraphna> *ELayne passes by Zephyr and Marcus, she actually stops and looks at Zephyr at that moment.
* Marcus` lets out a whistle. Then glances at Elayne, then Zephyr. "I think she's looking at you."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. That, or Phaeton was the hacker. I should pay him a visit.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at Elayne.
<Chad`Winters> Becareful with him.
<Seraphna> ELayne> "Alpha Zephyr, right?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> If Cheryl could handle him, I can.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Elayne "Trenton", right?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr turns to face her, measuring her with a Warren type look.
<Chad`Winters> He could be nothing more than a ruse.
<Seraphna> ELayne> *blushes a bit* "THat was a cover name, it's Elienhiem Hianule, or Ellie if you like."
<DeathStar> <Warren> We'll see. He's a genius. I wish we could use him to repair the ship.
<Chad`Winters> It'd be too dangerous.
<Chad`Winters> Unless you implanted a neural bomb in his head.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Elienhiem will be fine. 6She notes politely.
<DeathStar> <Warren> There's a thought. 6He brightens up.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Excellent, I've heard quite a bit about you, how's the training going?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Ask my students. 6She motions at Marcus.
<Seraphna> *ELayne looks to Marcus, putting him on the spot!
* Marcus` just smiles and holds a thumbs up.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "...Well trained I see."
<Chad`Winters> A strange thought crossed my mind, Warren.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Oh?
<Chad`Winters> Cheryl's in a very....un-Cheryl mood. She actually seems happy.
<Marcus`> I can hit the target now. *he nods*
<Seraphna> Elayne> "That's... lovely."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Really?
<Chad`Winters> Yeah...She's not the only person I've run across that's in a good mood.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Oh?
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Zephyr, if you have the time sometime, I'd like to get to know you a little more, my people have an interest in your kind, purely scientific, mind you."
<Chad`Winters> Keep practicing that face.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'll pass. Purely personal, mind you.
* Marcus` makes a face at Elayne's statment. "Now that is just rude."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr smile, turning to go.
* Chad`Winters eyes the time. 1"Well I should go pick up my fetus.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Perhaps you should go do something -- like work?
<DeathStar> NRP: Put mine i nfornt of yours.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Personal?"
* Marcus` whistles and moves off in the opposite direction.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr just moves off, glancing at her watch.
<Seraphna> *Elayne shrugs, "Dunno what that's about... oh well."
<DeathStar> 6* A human wiggles his eyebrows. "You can scientifically exam me."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Oh yes. Tell it hello for me.
* Chad`Winters gives Warren that all knowing look and steps out, making his way to the baby sitters
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Another time." *she grins and walks down the hall to the bridge*
<DeathStar> 10-585.10.5
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* As Warren begins the search for Runes again, hoping to locate the missing Rune, or new ones that can work as well as the Fire Rune, Chad's modifications continue.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps out of Warren's ready room.
* Chad`Winters sits down in the diner, Aya sitting next to him.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits across from Chad, her hair done up in a pony tail. She's wearing casual clothes.
<Seraphna> *Airier stands on the bridge, looking out at stars.
* Marcus` is in the training room alone, shooting at a target.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps out a moment later. "Make sure you get that repair finished, Cheryl." 6* Cheryl salutes smarly, then walks off the bridge.
<Chad`Winters> How goes the training?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Pretty good. 6She smiles. "I think maybe they won't accidentally shoot each other now."
<Chad`Winters> That's an improvement from before.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Airier, as if sizing him up.
* Marcus` is now known as Xan|Gone
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Thanks.
* Chad`Winters oders food off the kids menu for Aya then orders some food for himself.
<Seraphna> *Airier is standing at a practiced resting stance, his odd, dark uniform peeking out form his EarthGOV uniform, a pair of goggles or something resting around his neck. He looks out at the stars, lazy looking eyes seem to be daydreaming.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren takes a seat a moment later in his Captain's chair
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr orders herself a salad and soup.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hums to herself as she walks down a hallway.
* Chad`Winters claps his hands together. 1"Things are going decent for everyone so far...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm still worried about Ariel. I know time moves slower there...but still. 6She sighs.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there in silence. The bridge is silent. So...silent.
<Chad`Winters> She can take care of herself. She has a very capable team with her.
<Seraphna> Airier> "It really sucks, being the man in charge sometimes, doesn't it Sir."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Not really.
<Seraphna> Airier> "If you say so sir."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren tilts his head a bit to study Airier again
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You're right.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves through the civilian sector, taking a flower offered to her. She tucks it over her right ear.
<Seraphna> *Airier doesn't seem to move at all, almost as if a statue, staring at the stars.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren doesn't move either.
* Chad`Winters nods. 6"With the way things are going, and if I can cement Cheryl's idea into a reality, we'll be able to take them down when we go back to save them.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh? 6She gets a coy smile at the mention of Cheryl.
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<Chad`Winters> Aye, I believe the power output of the runes is limited to it's carrier.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, I'm sure if anyone can solve the problem, it'll be you.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr smiles at Aya who wiggles at her
<Seraphna> *Airier stands still, doesn't seem to be bothered in the slightest that Warren is eyeballing him,
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there.
<Chad`Winters> I'm sure If I can't, Cheryl will save the day. 6He notes, amusedly.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh?
<Seraphna> Airier> "I was in your positon... well... similar in the past."
* Chad`Winters just nods and picks Aya up, handing her to Zephyr to hold.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I see.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr takes Aya. "Hey." 6* Aya grabs some of Zephyr's hair.
<DeathStar> <Warren> So you were in an uncharated galaxy surrounded by an ancient race that has never been fought before?
* Chad`Winters smiles at Zephyr and Aya.
<Chad`Winters> She's growing so fast.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, she that's what they do
<Seraphna> Airier> "I've been face to face with Tsiv Generals, spitting in faces and breaking heads sir, at the time, we thought them our greatest enemy that had never been challenged before too. When this is done, another race will come along, then another, and another."
<Seraphna> Airier> "Time doesn't change, just the faces do."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Naturally. 6He stands up. "The bridge is yours, Lieutenant." 6He tells the pilot
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps out.
* Chad`Winters nods to the waitress as she brings them their food.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr hands Aya some of her food, feeding her.
<Seraphna> *Airier yawns a little.
<DeathStar> <Pilot> ... ...
<Seraphna> *Airier doesn't move, "Something to say Lieutenant?"
<DeathStar> <Pilot> Um, pretty sure I'd say something if I had something to say.
* Chad`Winters takes a bite out of his sandwich and sets it down. 1"How far along have you and Warren come?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at him, and doesn't even bother to deny it. "Pretty far. The groundwork was there years ago."
<Chad`Winters> I figured so. Will you two be ready for a fight soon?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Already ready.
<Seraphna> Airier> "You work for Warren, of course you wouldn't."
<DeathStar> <Pilot> Riiight. Because you suddenly know the Captain intimately.
* Chad`Winters nods, storing that back in his knowledge banks. 1"I'm curious to know the effects of the Runes on a Dragoon mech."
<Seraphna> NRP: "You don't even have a name, silence NPC!"
<Seraphna> Airier> *chuckles softly and returns to his musings*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ....
<DeathStar> <Pilot> You need something constructive to do. Like - I don't know ... anything but..standing there..?
<Chad`Winters> Every advantage we can muster to tip the scale in our favor Zephyr.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm just not fond of runes.
* Chad`Winters looks at her, studying her eyes than just nods.
<Chad`Winters> You know what I find amusing?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> What?
<Chad`Winters> Serena and Xanatos.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *makes a face* Why?
<Seraphna> Airier> "I am thinking."
<Chad`Winters> It's Xanatos.
<DeathStar> <Pilot> You're creeping me out, that's what.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... So?
<Seraphna> Airier> "SHouldn't you be flying this thing?"
<DeathStar> <Pilot> I can't fly with you creeping me out!
<Seraphna> Airier> "Then learn to deal with it. Your enemies are scarier then me."
<Chad`Winters> Guess I'm the only one that finds it amusing.
<DeathStar> <Pilot> MY enemies don't stand behind me silently!
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yeah. Probably.
<Seraphna> Airier> "...They do now."
<DeathStar> <Pilot> Oh, so you're my enemy now?
<Seraphna> Airier> *just resumes looking at the stars*
* Chad`Winters leans back in his seat, looking over at Zephyr and Aya
<DeathStar> 6* Pilot grabs his datapad, sending a message.
* Chad`Winters looks down at his datapad, then pulls it out, reading something on it
* Chad`Winters types on it.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr raises an eyebrow
<DeathStar> 6* Airier gets a beep on his datapad.
* Seraphna eyes it.
<Seraphna> *Airier
<DeathStar> 6* There's a message about a rescheduled training class for Airier to teach - right now in the training room
* Chad`Winters tosses the datapad down on the table, then rubs his face and then runs his hand through his hair.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... Problems? 6She surmises.
<Seraphna> Airier> "Hmmm... something to do for once. Very well." *puts the datapad away* "Keep an eye on your back."
<Seraphna> *Airier steps out.
<DeathStar> 6* The Pilot shudders.
<Chad`Winters> Airier was bugging Tom Pilot so I had to give him a hand.
<Chad`Winters> Lose one game of poker....
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You play poker?
<Chad`Winters> Rarely.
<DeathStar> 6* Airier arrives to a fairly empty training room - except for Cheryl. She seems to be standing there.
<Seraphna> *Airier raises an eyebrow. "Best class I ever had.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You play poker with the pilot?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns to face Airier. "Pardon?"
<Chad`Winters> Aye.
<Seraphna> Airier> "That or someone's playing a joke on me, scheduling an empty class."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr blinks.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No one here but me, I'm afraid.
<Seraphna> Airier> "You want some lessons then?" *he seems, bored*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I doubt there's anything you could teach me.
<Chad`Winters> Aya usually joins in until she falls asleep.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... ... You take Aya to POKER games?
<Chad`Winters> It's a card game...
<Seraphna> Airier> "Dunno about that."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> With...drinking and ...smoking cigars. I read about poker.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Oh, I know. 6She grins, showing her teeth.
<Chad`Winters> I stay sober and they know better than to smoke when Aya's around.
<Seraphna> Airier> "Really? You've never seen me fight."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> How assumptious. You've never seen me fight, either.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr studies him suspiciously, then Aya, who giggle.s
<Chad`Winters> How often have you seen me take a drink or been drunk?
<Seraphna> Airier> "Most of your battles are easily accessed on the old War recordings. The ones you managed not to destroy all the cameras on."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snorts. It seems her new and improved good mood is the only reason she hasn't demonstrated personally she can do.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, I didn't know you played Poker ,either. 6She smiles a bit.
Session Close: Thu Apr 05 00:00:00 2007

Session Start: Thu Apr 05 00:00:00 2007
Session Ident: #taw
<Seraphna> Airier> "Spar then? I need something to break this boredom."
<Chad`Winters> You play?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> No.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I wouldn't want to hurt you.
<Seraphna> Airier> "Then go easy on this old man."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Going easy is just boring. I guess we'll have to skip it.
<Seraphna> Airier> "Then don't go easy."
<Chad`Winters> You wanna learn how?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> But I wouldn't want to hurt you
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> That's a man's game.
<Seraphna> Airier> "I could say the same. Make it fun, no whips."
<Chad`Winters> So prompt.
<Chad`Winters> It's not only a man's game, now is it Aya? 6He chides her, reaching out and poking her belly.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rolls her eyes. "Look, I have no reason to fight."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya giggles. "Aces." 6She chirps out
* Chad`Winters smiles. 1"See!"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You've corrupted her.
<Seraphna> Airier> "You could always use the practice, unless you plan on holding back if he ever escapes his cell."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If I wanted to deal with Phaeton, I'd kill him in his cell.
<Chad`Winters> I'm teaching her how to count cards too.
<Seraphna> Airier> "No sport in that..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> She's a girl.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I don't need sport.
<Chad`Winters> So?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> She should be playing with dolls.
<Chad`Winters> Where's your doll? 6He tilts his head.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Huh?
<Chad`Winters> Well you're a girl...so where's your doll?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I was created to fight a war. They didn't give me a doll.
<Chad`Winters> We could get you one. 6He looks at Aya. 1"Should we get Zephyr a doll?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm too old for a doll. 6She mumbles.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya nods.
<Chad`Winters> Nonsense. What do you think Aya? Hmm?
<DeathStar> <Aya> Doll.
<Chad`Winters> It's settled. 6He finishes his food.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> But I don't want a doll. *mumbles* I got plushies...
<Chad`Winters> But plushies are too manly. 6He stands up, clickign his datapad back on. He thne tosses out enough money to pay for all three meals and tip.
<Seraphna> Airier> "I guess I'm flattered then."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm not a child. 6She whines.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Flattered?
* Chad`Winters reaches out to grab Aya.
<Seraphna> *Airier turns away, looking over some equipment, "Most men are afraid you want to hurt them, even some of my friends fear it every day. You don't want to hurt me."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *sighs* Maybe I'm just not in the mood to do nothing but fight. Ever consider that?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr hands her over.
* Chad`Winters holds onto her. 1"Let's go get you both dolls.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I refuse to go get a doll.
<Chad`Winters> Fine, we'll get Aya a doll, and you a plushie.
<Seraphna> Airier> "You really have changed."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> We'll get Aya a doll. 6She corrects ,standing up.
<Chad`Winters> We should invite Warren...6He looks over at Aya.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> What? No!
* Chad`Winters taps his comm. 1"Warren."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm just...refocused at the moment.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren answers. "Yes?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Chad!
<Seraphna> Airier> "I like it."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You like everything, apparantly. 6She notes dryly.
<Chad`Winters> <C> Aya, Me and Zephyr are gonna head to the toy store and pick out toys. Want to come with?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Why would I want to pick out a toy?
<Chad`Winters> <C> Well Aya said we need to pick out a doll for Zephyr, I thought I could use your opinion.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... A doll for Zephyr?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> .... ....
<DeathStar> <Warren> Which store?
<Chad`Winters> <C> Toy'sons
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'll meet you there. 6Ends the communication
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> That jerk only agreed to do it because I was telling him not to
<Seraphna> Airier> "Nah, I hate a great many things, you're one of the first things I've liked in this life in a long time."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *snorts*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You're nice, in a weird way, Airier, but...
<Chad`Winters> Well we don't want to be late Zephyr. 6He begins to leave
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I could kill you all where you stand. You and Warren. I could.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr follows.
<Seraphna> *Airier just nods, "You don't need to tell me why."
<Chad`Winters> Than I'll be sure never to let Aya go. 6He nudges her with his elbow.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grabs the flower that she had in her hair, studying it.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren is waiting for them at the toy store, a stoic look on his face. Kids seem scared of him
<Seraphna> Airier> "Cheryl, whatever you do in your life, be happy with it."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Who says I'm not happy?
<Seraphna> *Airier looks over some guns.
<Seraphna> Airier> "Didn't say you weren't."
* Chad`Winters stops infront of the toy store, nodding to Warren.
<Chad`Winters> That was quick.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren gets a scary smile. "I just love toys."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ...
<Chad`Winters> Stop that thought right there.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya stares.
<Chad`Winters> Can you say Warren, Aya? 6He looks at her.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya shakes her head.
<Chad`Winters> Yeah, I almost vomit each time I have to say it too.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl watches Airier, almost wondering if she should have kicked his butt
<DeathStar> <Warren> Keep that up, Winters, and I won't buy you a toy.
* Ariel has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* Chad`Winters puts on a pouty face, sticking his lower lip out.
<Seraphna> Airier> "So you're helping with the training I hear?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Kids. 6She takes Aya and leaves the two outside the store.
* Chad`Winters stares at Zephyr than looks at Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren watches her.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ...
<Chad`Winters> Doll. 6He moves in quickly.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Sometimes. When Chad wants to do soemthing
<DeathStar> <Warren> A girly doll. 6He walks in.
<Chad`Winters> With a pink dress and frizzy hair tie.
<Seraphna> Airier> "They learning anything?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> They learned not to sign up for my classes.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks back out with 50 toys.
<Seraphna> Airier> "Humans are wimps..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... Oh?
* Chad`Winters steps out holding another 50 toys. He looks over at Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr walks out, beaming.
<DeathStar> <Warren> This was a bad idea.
<Seraphna> Airier> "They're too soft. GIve each other far too many breaks, they're in the military and they avoid training classes?"
<Chad`Winters> I naturally blame you for this.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That's kind of racist to lump them all as being wimps. 6She crosses arms arms, her eyes narrowed dangerously.
<DeathStar> <Warren> You invited me.
<Chad`Winters> You bonded with her.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Don't make me win this.
<Seraphna> Airier> "Maybe... the only one I ever thought proved me wrong turned out to be one of you."
<Chad`Winters> Well played, Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya holds a doll.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren makes a note to keep a teddy bear for himself.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, maybe you're just not looking. 6She snaps, her old temper flaring a bit.
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<Seraphna> Airier> "Maybe I'm not... I tend to be a bit rash of my judgements sometimes."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Damn straight you are.
<Seraphna> *Airier seems calm, evena bit tired as he talks.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> So, boys, shall we go to more toy stores?
<Seraphna> Airier> "If a valkrye like you says that, then I have cause to believe I'm wrong."
* Chad`Winters looks back at Aya. 1"Is my little princess happy?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> A wha?
<Seraphna> *Airier chuckles.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya giggles
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You're making me rethink that asskicking, pal.
* Chad`Winters looks at Warren than groans.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren tries to find something to do
<DeathStar> <Warren> I should...go ..be a leader. IT's...a lonely job...
<Seraphna> Airier> "Valkrye, they were reknowned, nearly undefeated warrior women in earth's ancient history."
<Chad`Winters> I...6Blinks at him.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh, don't give me that bull.
<Seraphna> Airier> "I believe the Ballad said Beauty only matched by Ferocity."
<Chad`Winters> You just want to go play with your teddy bear, dont' you?
<DeathStar> <Warren> You just want to buy her more toys, don't you?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... ... You're making this shit up
* Chad`Winters groans. 1"Well look at the time, I believe it's your nap time Aya. 6He scurries over to her.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya frowns.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Cowards.
<Seraphna> Airier> "Check Earth History documentation if you want. I love the sections on Wars."
<Chad`Winters> Psst, poker face dear.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm going to tell Cheryl on you.
* Chad`Winters winks at Aya
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Eh, history bores me.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya puts on a Warren face.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Wait...you taught her that's a... poker face?
* Chad`Winters gives Aya a thumbs up and grabs her, placing her on his shoulders.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr crosses her arms.
<Chad`Winters> Took awhile for her to not be scared of your picture, but she got used to it.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Perhaps I should babysit her.
<Chad`Winters> You couldn't handle her.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ...
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr rolls her eyes.
<Chad`Winters> Show Warren your angry face, dear.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya does so. Warren stares, then looks at Chad
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He turns adn just walks off, leaving Chad to carry everything
<Chad`Winters> Oh come on, you're gonna miss her impression of Xanatos.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just keeps walking
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr eyes the 100 packages. "I sure hope you can carry all this."
* Chad`Winters eyes them all then let's out a huge groan.
* Chad`Winters smirks suddenly drops his bags, pulling out his datapad and begins typing on it.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Cheater.
<Chad`Winters> I'm just an excellent poker player.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl wanders the training room
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> So you cheat at Poker?
<Chad`Winters> Oh you can't do that.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> That wasn't an answer.
<Chad`Winters> I lost to Tom Pilot didn't I?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Mmm
<Chad`Winters> Counting cards is not cheating.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ...
<DeathStar> 6* Aya is seen holding an ace card.
* Chad`Winters blinks than follows Zephyr's gaze up, his hand quickly snatching the ace card. 1"I have no idea where hse got that from.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> .... .... 6She takes her doll and walks off, shaking a finger at Chad.
* Chad`Winters looks up at Aya. 1"Way to get me in trouble, princess. See if I let you be my right hand man next game."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya stares at him intently.
<Chad`Winters> 6See's some techies showing up and motions them to the bags, they grumbles and carry them off to his room.
<Chad`Winters> You're lucky Zephyr's good at manipulating things.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya wiggles.
* Chad`Winters starts walking to their room
<DeathStar> Episode Two continues tomorrow
Session Close: Thu Apr 05 00:36:24 2007

Session Start: Thu Apr 05 19:04:28 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070405.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-585.10.10
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<Alicia> NRP: Ack, you would start almost without warning
<DeathStar> 6* The modification work continues, and repairs are underway. Civil unrest is moderately high, and people have been trying to see more Phaeton in prison. Dominick has been working angles to neutralize the influence of the charmastic criminal, while Warren continues to hunt for the Fire Rune.
<Alicia> NRP: *needs to shower, but will make it VERY quick*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr practices in the training room - blindfolded. She fires at her targets, nailing them in the head.
* Marcus` stares in awe. "H...how do you do that?"
* Chad`Winters stands in engineering, studying his plans for the Rune Converter System
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr whips around, aiming at Marcus' head, then drops her aim and pulls down the blind fold. "What?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leans against a railing nearby Chad, playing with a bracelet she somehow attained.
* Marcus` tenses up holding his hands up. "I...I...was just wondering how you could see the targets without your eyes..." He is pale, and very scared.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I hear them moving. Are you---afraid?
<Marcus`> I thought you were going to shoot me. *he releaxes a little a drops his hands, he looks off to the side*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, you did sneak up on me while I was blindfolded.
* Chad`Winters taps his comm. 1"Lt. Pope, how are the pilots adjusting to the Mark II Star Fighters?
<Marcus`> But I spoke, the targets don't speak.
<Alicia> NRP: That quick enough for you?
<DeathStar> <Pope> Alright. Well, most of them. 6He holds his comm, watching some of the pilots. "Those who show up. A lot of people call in sick these days."
<DeathStar> 6* Pope takes a drag on his cig.
<Chad`Winters> <C> Wonderful...
* Alicia is now known as Terra
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> And I didn't shoot.
* Terra heads into the training room
<Chad`Winters> <C> Try offering them cake and pie.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hums a tune, eyeing her bracelet in the engineering light while Chad works.
<DeathStar> <Pope> I'll offer them a boot to the ass.
<Terra> "Hey."
<Marcus`> And I very much appreciate that. *he smiles slightly, then glances at Terra* Hey.
<Chad`Winters> <C> As long as it's your boot only. Out."
* Chad`Winters clicks the comm off and glances at Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope closes the link, then yells at some pilots.
<Terra> "... shooting while blindfolded? Is that going to be important?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Do you always fight in places you can see? 6She notes dryly.
<Chad`Winters> Nice bracelet. 6He scratches his head as he stares at his plans.
<Terra> "I don't usually fight with guns."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Thanks.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, I do. 6She shrugs, then moves to put up the training gun.
<Marcus`> There was the one time when I got into a fight in a dark alley. *he nods*
<Terra> "I noticed.. still.."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods to them. "Good day." 6She steps out of the training room
<Terra> "... did I insult her somehow?"
* Marcus` tilts his head then glances at Terra. "I think so..."
* Marcus` shrugs. "Anyway, how've you been? I haven't got to talk to you much here lately."
<Terra> "Up until recently, exhausted."
* Marcus` smiles. "I dunno if you've noticed, but i'm part of security now." He stands tall, letting her soak in his new uniform.
<Terra> "Congrats. Think you're up to it?"
<Chad`Winters> I've got a functional way to transfer the Rune's powers to the weapon's systems but I can't figure out how to get the Rune to activate.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ask it nicely.
<Marcus`> Well...the training has been really rough, but i've been trying. I can hit my targets. *he nods*
* Terra nods. That's answer enough.
<Chad`Winters> I will when I get the device up and running.
<Marcus`> So...*he rubs his shoulder* You hungry?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns to look at the device.
<Terra> "Yeah.. I could use something to eat."
* Marcus` grins. "Then would you join me for a burger and fries?"
<Terra> "Sure!"
* Marcus` smiles now, "Great, then let's go." He turns and begins to walk toward the civillian area.
* Terra follows, glad for the break
<DeathStar> 6* Warren does the Captain thing on the bridge.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *heads to the bridge*
* Chad`Winters moves over and grabs a soldering gun and slides his goggles over his eyes and begins soldering wires.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So I hear you bought Zephyr a doll.
<Chad`Winters> And she subsequently made me buy 99 dolls for Aya.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That's what you get for being a dick.
<Chad`Winters> Warren found it funny...until she turned it around on us.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *heads onto the bridge* "How's it going?"
* Marcus` pulls his arms behind his head as he walks, glancing over at Terra. "So I hear you've been working on modifying your fighter. The higher ups figure out how to fight those...things?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, Warren's already been given a lecture
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just grunts.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Oh, like that."
<Chad`Winters> By who? 6He leans back as he lets his wires cool.
<Terra> "We've got new weapons now, but we haven't tested them yet."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gives him the evil eye. "I told Zephyr she should make her doll a voodoo doll. Of you."
<Terra> <Hotaru> "You've done a great job."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at her.
* Marcus` nods, "Well i'm sure they'll do a good job."
* Chad`Winters rubs his nose with the back of his hand and looks over at Cheryl. 1"It'd probably be a voodoo plushie instead. And you still didn't answer the my question of who gave him the lecture.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Someone strong willed and beautiful.
<Chad`Winters> /me scratches his chin, looking upwards as he thinks.
* Chad`Winters scratches his chin, looking upwards as he thinks. 1"Well Ariel's not here..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shows her teeth.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I think we're finally prepared."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Well.. I guess we could always improve on it.. but still.."
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* ChanServ sets mode: +o Jackieness
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at the viewscreen
<Terra> <Hotaru> *does likewise*
<DeathStar> 6* The Pilot whistles.
* Marcus` steps into the diner, moving over to a table and sitting down.
<Chad`Winters> I'm stumped...Who's this strong willed and beautiful person?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I hate you.
<Chad`Winters> I know. 6He smiles at her and leans back down connecting some wires.
* Terra sits down at the table. "So, good place?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl goes back to ignoring Chad.
* Marcus` nods his head. "Best burgers on the ship. Make sure you get the really messy one with all the cheese and sauce. It's the best." He grins.
<Chad`Winters> Can you give me a hand real quick?
* Jackieness sets mode: +o Chad`Winters
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pushes off and walks over, kneeling down.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What do you need?
* Terra nods. "Got it."
<Chad`Winters> I need someone to hold this conduit in place while I weld it in place.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl presses her hand over the conduit, leaning over Chad.
* Marcus` orders the messy burger and glances at Terra.
* Terra does likewise
* Marcus` smiles as the waitress walks away and tilts his head. "You're different from most girls."
<Terra> "Well.. I guess... is that bad?"
<DeathStar> 6* Pope enjoys yelling at people in the hanger.
* Chad`Winters blinks than just shakes his head as he leans forward with the welder. He begins to slowly arc weld the conduit in place.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Problem?
<Marcus`> Not at all.
<Terra> "Glad to hear it."
<Chad`Winters> No. 6He says sternly and works on the last half of his weld.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
* Marcus` props his arm up on the chair beside him as he drums his fingers on the table, "It's kinda weird being on security."
* Chad`Winters finishes the weld finally and begins inspecting it.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pulls away.
<Terra> "How so?"
<Chad`Winters> Perfect. 6He just nods approvingly and looks over at his plans, tracing his finger over a section
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Could be better.
<Marcus`> You saw what happened whenever I shot that guy, I freaked out...how do I know I wont do the same thing if it happens again?
* Chad`Winters looks at her than hands her the welder.
<Terra> "... I... don't really have an answer to that."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> But we'll just go with it. 6She hands it back to him.
<Marcus`> Ah I didn't expect one. I've been training really hard and everything, i'm just voicing my concerns about me being a soldier...I mean...what is someone messes up my beautiful face? *he smiles*
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* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
* Terra laughs. "Well, just do what you can to avoid that."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, gotta go. 6She waves and moves out
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands up. "The bridge is yours, Pilot." 6He steps out.
<Chad`Winters> I can work with that. 6He sets the welder down. "That should take care of the bottom section...Now onto the converter." 6He spins around on his chair than stops, eyeing Cheryl. 1"Hot date?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cherly snorts as she walks out
<Chad`Winters> Make sure you bring along a rain coat!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stops, turning. "Why?"
* Marcus` stares at Terra for a second, then he tilts his head.
<Chad`Winters> Incase it rains. 6He snaps back quickly. Then stands up moving over to the metal fabricator.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We're on a ship, dumbass.
<Terra> "What?"
<Marcus`> You wear your hair down in your face alot. *he notes*
<Terra> "You think that's bad?"
<Chad`Winters> Huh...fancy that. 6He steps infront of the metal fabricator and begins typing on it
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You're dumb. 6She grumbles, stepping out
<Marcus`> Not bad, but you should wear you hair up sometimes. Show those beautiful cheek bones.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: *Terra puts her hair up revealing the ugliest set of cheek bones ever, Marcus recoils in fear*
<Terra> "Well, okay.."
* Marcus` archs a brow. "It's just a suggestion. You're still attractive either way."
* Terra eats her burger, not sure how to respond
<DeathStar> 10-585.10.20
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* After searching the galaxy some, the team has found a planet that has picked up two Rune Signals. The Fire Rune and what appears, perhaps, to be the Lightning rune. The PAX has been able to confirm what appears to be a Dark Ship on planet.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren crosses his arms, studying the CNC map of the area.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leans against a console, dressed in her spiffy uniform.
* Chad`Winters stands across from Warren, studying the CNC map himself
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stands in a position much like Warren, studying the layout with him.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *stands in a position unlike Warren, studying the layout*
<Chad`Winters> A chance to get back our Fire Rune and another Master Rune.
<DeathStar> <Warren> The Fire Rune is on the ship.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> And it seems the other Rune is in the temple. Means we'll need two teams.
<Terra> "Maybe I should go on the Fire Rune team?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren ignores Terra for now. She's just a pilot.
<DeathStar> <Warren> The Ship will be the most dangerous obstacle. We'll need our strongest fighters there.
<Chad`Winters> Not to mention, we have no idea what it's like on their ship.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Indeed. I would tag Arhn, but she's not a fighter.
<Ariel> 6* Em idly looks at the map. She's been doing bridge bunny duty while she's away from training. She's been really dedicated on her military work over the last few months.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> We could use Myria, perhaps. She's been training.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "That'd work.."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hmm. 6Sounds like he doesn't want to send that one into a dangerous situation
<Terra> <Hotaru> *doesn't sound confident about it either*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Chad. You take the ship.
* Chad`Winters glances up at Warren than just nods.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Cheryl ... 6His gaze lingers on her a moment. "You go with him."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods once. "Sure."
<Terra> "And me...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren ignores her since she spoke up without him addressing her.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hotaru. With me.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Zephyr, with me.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *nods*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Terra, with Chad.
* Terra nods, smiling
<Chad`Winters> There's a good chance we'll be taking on Desaeus.
* Chad`Winters glances at Terra, if he's disapointed, he doesn't show it
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hm. ... Em, with Hotaru
<DeathStar> <Warren> Best not to put a psionic on the ship
<DeathStar> <Warren> Winters, is there anyone else we can pull for your ship team?
<Terra> <Hotaru> "And we work best together, too."
* Chad`Winters closes his eyes and begins rubbing his temple
<Chad`Winters> I'd suggest Airier.
<Ariel> 6* Em nods, looking content at that decision.
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<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his datapad, but sees Airier has a DND on his link
<DeathStar> <Warren> Pull away from security, then.
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* ChanServ sets mode: +o Seraphna
<DeathStar> <Warren> Lets go.
<Chad`Winters> Pope.
<DeathStar> <Warren> He's yours. Call him.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren motions for his team to follow him.
* Chad`Winters taps his comm. 6"Pope, you're on my away team."
<Terra> <Hotaru> *follows*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl watches Warren go, her expression softening a notch, then she glances at Chad.
<DeathStar> <Pope> *on comm* We taking the shuttle?
* Chad`Winters looks at Warren. 1"How we getting down?"
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<DeathStar> <Warren> I wouldn't take a teleport to the ship. They would detect it.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We'll beam down. Draw their attention. 6Warren turns and moves for the teleporter room
* Chad`Winters nods and taps his comm. 1"We'll meet you down in the hanger."
<Chad`Winters> Cheryl, Terra. Let's go. 6He turns heading out.
* Terra nods, heading to the hanger
<DeathStar> 6* Pope idlely props the shuttle.
<Seraphna> *Airier shows up at the hangar, yawning slightly.
<Jackieness> <Myria> *sipping a slurpee in the teleporter room*
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em heads after Warren, making sure she has enough ammo for a real fight. She only carrys a pistol and a blade.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Myria.
<Seraphna> *Airier taps his datapad, sending in an explaination that he was in conference with his ambassador.
* Chad`Winters steps into the hanger, moving across it towards Pope's shuttle.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... are you drinking a slurpee over the machines?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl strolls along behind Chad.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... be very carefull... drinks and electronics don't mix."
<Jackieness> <Myria> Well...I was thirsty..
<Seraphna> Airier> *steps over to Chad* You needed me for something?
<DeathStar> <Warren> *sighs* Onto the pads, everyone. Here's the location. 6He hands Myria the location.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps onto the pad, not carrying any weapons
* Chad`Winters glances at Airier. 1"I had this very important away mission, but you seemed busy.
* Chad`Winters moves onto the shuttle, taking a seat next to Pope.
<Seraphna> Airier> "I was, got the message when I lifted the DND."
<Jackieness> <Myria> Got it. *starts priming the teleporter after setting her slurpee down in a convenient holder*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits down.
<Seraphna> Airier> "You still want my help?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps onto the pad.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *steps on after*
<DeathStar> <Warren> If you want on the mission, Chad's team in the hanger wll be going to a dark ship ... your .. clal.
<Chad`Winters> I could always use a tank to take the bullets for me and Pope. 6He nods to him.
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em worriedly steps up. She hopes Myria doesn't scramble them... AGAIN.
<Chad`Winters> Or tendrils in this case...6He scratches his chin, thinking.
<DeathStar> <Pope> I'm a lover, not a fighter. Fag? 6Offers a cig to Airier
<Chad`Winters> Yes, fag? 6He motions to Pope.
<Jackieness> <Myria> Me?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes, you. Beam us down.
<Seraphna> *Airier steps aboard. He takes the cigarette.
<Terra> <Terra> *steps onto the shuttle*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl suddenly misses her booze and cigars. Has it really been two months...?
<Jackieness> 6* Myria beams the team down.
<Chad`Winters> That's the crew. You all should feel honored today.
<DeathStar> <Pope> Lets go. 6He flips a switch and raises the ramp. He grabs the controls and begins to fly out
<Chad`Winters> Give them about 5 minutes before we head into board their ship.
<DeathStar> <Pope> Sir.
<Chad`Winters> We're the first team that will be infiltrating a Dark One's Ship.
<Jackieness> 6* Myria then heads off to meet Chad!
<Terra> "I don't think I need to point out that everyone's to take care."
<Chad`Winters> ...turn around quick Pope. We're gonna need the servant runes.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope turns the shuttle around and relands in the hanger.
* Chad`Winters quickly steps out, running down to engineering
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl watches him go, then plays with her bracelet idlely.
<Seraphna> *Airier scratches his head, idling grabbing something on his belt and strapping it to his hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl closes her eyes, as if she's asleep.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope adjusts the rearview mirror to eye Cheryl's rack
* Chad`Winters steps into engineering and begins gathering up the servant runes. He turns sprinting back out
* Terra eyes Pope
<DeathStar> <Pope> Sorry, luv, you weren't in a good positin
* Jackieness is now known as Myria
* Myria practically runs into Chad!
* Ariel has joined #taw
* Chad`Winters practically bowls Myria over than grabs her as she falls.
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
<Chad`Winters> Watch out there Myria.
<Myria> Oh! I was looking for you...ahhhh... *blush*
<Chad`Winters> Explain while you follow me. 6He turns moving quickly back to the hanger.
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* Myria nods and follows.
* Marcus` stands at the entrance to the hanger when he sees Chad and Myria running up. "Wh...what's going on, I didn't hear an alarm. Are we under attack?"
<Myria> The captain said to ask you if you needed me on your mission...
<Chad`Winters> Are you confident enough to face the Dark Pets?
* Chad`Winters glances at Marcus, choosing to ignore him at this time
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<Marcus`> H..heyy! Don't ignore me!
<Myria> I'm prepared...
<Chad`Winters> Than get on. 6He looks at Marcus, quickly sizing him up. 1"You'll be a burden."
* Myria climbs on to the shuttle.
* Marcus` goes to open his mouth, then stops. He rubs his shoulder and looks off to the side.
* Chad`Winters growls as he glances at his time. 1"If you want to risk your life, than get on. He moves onto the shuttle, quickly fishing out the 7 servant runes
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* Chad`Winters hands Myria a speed rune and a special rune. 1"Place them on your hands.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope grabs the controls.
* Marcus` tightens his fist and then steps on.
<Myria> Ok... *puts the runes on*
<DeathStar> 6* Pope zooms out
<Chad`Winters> The one will increase your speed the other will give you a...well a special attack.
* Marcus` moves over and sits down, staring down at the ground of the shuttle.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl opens her eyes to look at Marcus
* Chad`Winters places a speed rune on his one hand then looks over at Terra, handing her a strength rune.
* Terra puts the rune on. "Thanks."
<Chad`Winters> Cheryl, no runes right?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No runes.
<Chad`Winters> Airier, Pope?
<DeathStar> <Pope> I'm stayin' with the shuttle, gov.
* Chad`Winters eyes Marcus on and frowns, pulling off his speed rune and give it and a strength rune to Marcus.
* Marcus` looks up at him. "What is it?" He eyes the rune, not following.
<Chad`Winters> Put them on the back of your hands. One will increase your strength by half and the other will increase your speed by half.
* Marcus` tilts his head. "I'm sure you could put them to better use though..."
<Chad`Winters> I already factored in your physical condition. And this'll give you a better chance of surviving and not being a burden
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* Marcus` shakes his head. "Then just give me the speed one. It'll help me when it comes time to run away."
<Chad`Winters> /me eyes Airier ignoring him and puts on the last strength rune and special rune.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope lands the shuttle near the Dark Ship
* Chad`Winters eyes Airier ignoring him and puts on the last strength rune and special rune. 1"Shut up and do as I say.
<Chad`Winters> Alright everyone. Stay close and keep your eyes out. 6He quickly moves to the ramp, lowering it.
<Marcus`> Yes, sir. *he takes the runes and places them on the back of his hangs, he stands up and grabs a rifle from the back of the shuttle before moving down after Chad*
<Terra> "Will do."
* Terra heads to the ramp herself
<Seraphna> Airier> "Ummm.. sorry what? I could use that..."
<Seraphna> *AIrier moves with them
* Chad`Winters steps down it, quicky pulling his pistol out and sweeping around. He then runs across heading for the Dark Ship
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hops down off the rap, following Chad
<Seraphna> Airier> Very well, burden it is.
* Chad`Winters quickly studies the Dark Ship as he runs to it, looking for an entrance
* Myria heads down!
<Seraphna> NRP: Sorry, horrid spike
* Terra sticks close
* Marcus` sticks close and keeps his eyes open and his gun up, just like how Zephyr trained him.
<DeathStar> 6* The large ship appears to have no entrances.
* Chad`Winters frowns slightly and moves closer to the ship, glancing around for anything as he moves upto it
<Terra> "I don't suppose we could just blow a hole in the side?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Subtle, thy name is not Terra.
<Chad`Winters> No we can't blow a hole...6He eyes the side, quickly moving his gaze around
<DeathStar> 6* An entrance opens and 2 dozen pets storm out toward the forest.
* Ariel has joined #taw
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
<Chad`Winters> ...There now. 6He dashes for the entrance that opened
* Terra moves into hiding
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hurries along after Chad
* Terra then darts for the entrance
* Marcus` widens his eyes, going very still.
* Myria goes into a run.
<DeathStar> 6* The entrance begins to close.
* Seraphna breaks into a run with them.
<Seraphna> *Airier
* Chad`Winters breaks into a full sprint and leaps in and shifitng his weight to slide with his gun pointed out.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad enters. Cheryl enters. Airier will have to dive, since he's last man running
<DeathStar> 6* The dark hallway has no lights.
* Seraphna dives, sliding in, he stands, yawning a little.
<Seraphna> *Airier
* Seraphna is now known as Airier
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances at Airier.
* Chad`Winters reaches into his tact belt and pulls out a pair of goggles, quickly placing them over his face.
* Chad`Winters glances around, takign in his surroundings. He pulls out his datapad and eyes it.
<DeathStar> 6* Myria and MArcus somehow made it
* Marcus` is breathing heavily, glancing around, not sure how the hell he made it.
<Myria> ...the corruption is in the air... *sounding unusually serious*
<DeathStar> 6* God took pity.
<Terra> "Everyone alright?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sniffs the air
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I don't smell anything.
* Terra does likewise
<Marcus`> You will in a moment. *he holds his stomach, a frown on his face*
* Chad`Winters stands up, holding his datapad against his pistol as he begins moving down a hallway.
<Myria> Its not a smell...its a presence.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl follows Chad. Poor Marcus can't see anything. Lousy human
* Terra follows Cheryl
<Chad`Winters> Cheryl. 3rd pouch on my backside. Pull all them out.
* Marcus` does his best to keep up, alert and with his rifle raised.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl reaches over.
<Chad`Winters> I said 3rd pouch, not my ass.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6She goes a shade of red, then grabs the pouch
<DeathStar> 6* They reach what appears to be a 10 way tunnel. Like a hive.
<Chad`Winters> Understand? 6He glances at the datapad
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah. I can manage, thanks. 6She mumbles.
* Chad`Winters grunts in response and then turns, moving down one of the hallways.
* Airier pulls a mask over his head, eyes behind goggles as he pulls out a second weapon, strapping it over his other hand.
* Marcus` looks left, then right. He moves to keep up with Chad.
<Myria> Be wary...the Dark Ones reshape everything into their own image...and that which they cannot subvert....they destroy...
<Terra> "I don't plan to let them."
<Chad`Winters> Noted Myria. Now everyone stay very close. 6He moves down the hallway
<DeathStar> 6* As they walk, their group seems one smaller.
* Terra looks to the others
* Airier has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* Chad`Winters since he's in the lead and doesn't have eyes in the back of his head, he doesn't notice and keeps moving. His eyes shifting from infront of him to the datapad pressed against his pistol
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* Gabby|WorldsCutestIRCRep is now known as Airier
<DeathStar> 6* Chad reaches another 10 way tunnel
<Terra> "So, now which way?"
* Chad`Winters pauses, waiting for the others to group up again.
* Marcus` steps up to Chad, glancing around. "Did we lose someone?"
<Myria> The ships are like organisms. We should look for the vital organs.
* Terra looks towards Cheryl
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl is gone.
<Chad`Winters> These hallways remind me of tunnels...Like a hive.
<Airier> "...Cheryl...?"
<DeathStar> 6* nO response.
* Chad`Winters turns around glacning at the others, quickly noticing Cheryl gone. 1"....This isn't good."
<Airier> "Nope."
<Myria> I don't know where she went...
<DeathStar> 6* Tendrils whip out and grab MArcus, drawing him inside the wall.
* Chad`Winters quickly raises his gun and fires a shot at the tendrils
<DeathStar> 6* His shot just hits the wall, as it's too late.
<Terra> "I think I do."
<Chad`Winters> ...Everyone follow me fast. 6He turns around and begins running.
* Chad`Winters eyes his datapad and turns down a hallway.
<DeathStar> 6* They reach an area with.... 10 tunnels, 5 above them, and 2 in the floor
* Chad`Winters quickly glances at his datapad
* Airier keeps up easily with Chad, the device on his hand seems on for once.
* Terra sticks close to Chad, staying VERY alert
* Chad`Winters moves to one of the tunnels going down into the floor and begins running down it.
* Myria runs
* Airier moves, weapons ready.
* Terra follows Chad as he goes down
<DeathStar> 6* A tendril whips around Terra, drawing her into the ceiling
* Terra lashes out at the tendril, trying to break free
<DeathStar> 6* It's like steel
* Terra punches the tendril. Hey, she's broken elevator doors before...
<DeathStar> 6* It slurps her up further
<Myria> It has Terra!
* Chad`Winters slides to a stop and spins around clenches his fist, a small green orb appearing in it. He the hurls it at the wall near Terra.
<DeathStar> 6* The wall explodes, sending chunks of ... organic material over them?
<DeathStar> 6* Terra is released
<Terra> "Thanks... what are those things?"
* Chad`Winters takes a deep breathe. 1"Announce it next time you're grabbed. 6He turns sprinting further down the hallway
* Terra nurses her bleeding hand.
<Myria> The ship is trying to defend itself. Keep moving. *starts at a run again*
<DeathStar> 6* The walls begin to throb as htey go deeper in. As if it's breathing
* Airier runs
* Terra runs after Myria
<Chad`Winters> Interesting. 6He glances at his datapad again
<DeathStar> 6* They arrive in an area where the walls seem to be throbbing. A giant sac is in the center of the room, beating
* Chad`Winters eyes his datapad
<Terra> "At a guess, this is the heart."
* Chad`Winters reaches into a pouch and pulls out a small plasma knife. He ignites it and movesupto the sac. 1"Get ready to move quick.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, Chad is grabbed and thrown.
* Chad`Winters quicky glances over the sack and moves to slash it but's thrown, causing him to slam into a wall.
<DeathStar> 6* A giant like Desaeus stands there, but he seems smaller.
* Chad`Winters groans as he pushes himself up.
<DeathStar> 6* He launches a tendril at Chad.
* Chad`Winters kicks off, rolling to the side. He hurls his plasma knife at the creature
* Airier pulls out a device and tosses it at the sack, it appears to be some sort of cutting tool.
<DeathStar> 6* Tendrils shoot out from the wall, wrapping around Airier.
<DeathStar> 6* The creature dodges.
* Chad`Winters plants his hand and shoves off, another small green orb appearing in his hand. He hurls it at the wall behind Airier
* Terra moves to attack the creature, punching at it
<DeathStar> 6* A tendril smacks the orb away.
<Myria> And now...its time...
* Airier slices down through teh tendrils
* Chad`Winters the orb veers off and explodes into whatever it hits.
<DeathStar> 6* Terra's fist sinks into the creature, geting stuck
<DeathStar> 6* Airier's arms are pinned.
<DeathStar> 6* The creature begins to punch Terra in the gut
* Chad`Winters pulls out his pistol and begins firing at the creatures head
* Airier flicks his wrists, two bursts of energy erupting from them through teh tendrils
<DeathStar> 6* The tendrils let go of Airier
<DeathStar> 6* The creature is hit in the head. IT releases Terra.
* Chad`Winters steps forward, continueing his firing at the creatures head.
<DeathStar> 6* It launches a tendril at Chad
<Terra> "... I hate fighting these things." *pulls out her pistol, firing uncertainly*
* Chad`Winters kicks off, leaping to the side towards Airier.
<DeathStar> 6* The creature turns back on Terra.
* Chad`Winters slides past Airier, placing the two runes that were on him in his hand.
<DeathStar> 6* It punches at her.
* Chad`Winters kicks off, dashing in towards the sack. He flicks his wrist a small blade appearing in his hand.
* Terra dodges, firing on it
* Myria then extends her arm, hand opened wide and then a blade of light springs into being. She then moves into a ready stance like something out of a samurai flick.
<DeathStar> 6* The creatrue punches at Terra again
* Chad`Winters leaps up and at the Sack, slashing downwards across it
<DeathStar> 6* The sack is cut in half.
* Terra keeps dodging, too busy to counterattack
<DeathStar> 6* Chad is drenched in black ooze.
<DeathStar> 6* The creature keeps punching rapidly.
* Chad`Winters lands and begins digging his hand in, looking for the fire Rune
* Myria then springs forward, slashing at the creature in an arc.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad feels it.
<DeathStar> 6* The creature howls.
<DeathStar> 6* It stumbles back
* Airier puches his hands together and puches out, claws of earth bursting out and straight into the creature.
* Chad`Winters grabs it and pulls his hand out. He quickly moves to put it on his hand
<DeathStar> 6* The creature is knocked into a wall
* Terra pulls out a grenade... then punches at the creature with the hand the grenade is in
<DeathStar> 6* Terra's fist sinks into the creature and gets stuck
* Airier holds the claws, they reshape and stab at the creature in it's grasp.
<DeathStar> 6* The creature is stabbed
* Chad`Winters flicks his wrists and a torrent of flames suddenly swirl around him, quickly centralizing around his fists as they flicker.
* Terra tries to release the grenade and pull her hand out, pulling out the pin at the same time
<DeathStar> 6* Terra's hand doesn't release. However, it does explode, taking out Terra's hand, and the creature
<Chad`Winters> TERRA!
<Terra> NRP: Umm... I meant pulling out the pin AS I pull my hand out
<DeathStar> NRP: You beat a Dark One . The first ever! Take your victory!
<DeathStar> 6* The creature falls over dead.
* Chad`Winters opens his hands and releases a breathe of held air, the flames quickly dieing out.
* Terra winces, holding her... arm
<Chad`Winters> Airier, stabilize her carry her.
<Terra> "That... bloody hurt..."
<Myria> Its down.
* Airier grabs her, rubbing some oinment on her wound, carrying.
<DeathStar> 6* Tendrils lash out from the wall, wrapping around AIrier's throat.
<DeathStar> 6* MOre lash out at MYria
<DeathStar> 6* The ship seems PISSED
<Chad`Winters> That was idiotic. We got what we came for...6He flicks his wrists again, flames erupting from his hands.
* Terra 's bleeding seems to stop, as she hides her arm, as if trying to not let something be seen
<DeathStar> 6* A howling sound - thick as death can be heard. The air gets heavier. The shadows darker.
<Terra> "It worked better in my head..."
* Myria slashes her blade in an arc at the tendrils.
<Terra> "Come on, lets go."
<DeathStar> 6* The air seems to become almost strangling.
<Chad`Winters> We need to get out of here! 6He kicks off swinging a fiery punch at the tendril wrapping around Airier's throat
<DeathStar> 6* It catches on fire, letting Airier go
* Terra rushes back for the shuttle
<Myria> Death throes. *nods and starts moving*
* Chad`Winters calms the flame in his right hand and pulls out his datapad out with it. We move now! 6He begins sprinting down the halwlay
<DeathStar> 6* 20 Dark Pets block their path
* Airier groans, running fast, he hits something on his belt.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, a glowing whip lashes out, rgiht in the middle.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl spins, holding a hand on Marcus. She seems to be fighting Dark Ones - pissed off.
* Chad`Winters slides the datapad away and flicks his right wrist, flames appearing around it again. He leaps up and throws a punch at the nearest dark one.
<DeathStar> 6* The Dark Pets howl and launch tendrils
* Ari[AWAY] has joined #taw
* Terra just fires pistol shots at the dark ones, not ready to try punching
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shoves Marcus down, working to use her whip to cut and whip
* Marcus` lays low and pulls his rifle up, attempting to help cheryl by shooting at the Dark ones.
* Chad`Winters twists his body between the tendrils and flings his arms out, aiming to burn through them.
* Airier pockets Special as he moves, holding onto her, his free hand held out, the device around his wrist glowing
* Ariel has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* Ari[AWAY] is now known as Ariel
* Chad`Winters twists around and swings his right arm out downwards and diagnoally, a small wave of flames launching out towards the dark pets.
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl is stabed by a tendril in the back
<Airier> "Cheryl!"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl blinks, as if confused
* Terra fires on the tendril, moving to try to help Cheryl
<Terra> "Cheryl, hold on..."
<DeathStar> 6* Chad manages to clear a path out
* Marcus` widens his eyes and turn firing at the tendril.
<DeathStar> 6* The tendril is killed
<Chad`Winters> EVERYONE GO!
* Airier grabs her up, carrying her too, he runs for the path.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I ... can walk...hey..let go..
<Airier> "Shut up and be carried for once."
* Chad`Winters begins running again.
* Marcus` stands and begins to run with the others to escape.
* Terra moves to help carry Cheryl
<DeathStar> 6* Dark Pets chase them.
* Airier runs like a bat out of hell, carrying them.
<Marcus`> Terra. Grenades, drop them behind us.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl holds up a detonator. "Boom time..?"
* Chad`Winters flicks his wrists, the flames dieing out. He reaches into his pouch and pulls out a small sphere and drops it behind him, his lips counting silently.
<Chad`Winters> Boom Time. 6He picks up his, grabbing Marcus and dragging him behind him.
* Terra drops her remaining grenades behind her, running
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hits the button. The ship begins to shake s it explodes.
<DeathStar> 6* They see the entrance - closed - ahead.
<Marcus`> Hey I can run I have a speed rune!
* Chad`Winters lets go of Marcus and moves to run past the group, his left hand flicking and igniting again.
* Chad`Winters runs past the group and hops foward, slamming his fist into the closed entrance, a torrant of flames erupting against it.
* Marcus` stumbles along and then regains himself, he stares in awe at Chad and the fire Rune.
<DeathStar> 6* A tendril grabs Airier's leg, tripping him
<DeathStar> 6* Flames burn away the entrance.
* Chad`Winters 'knee's give out slightly as sweat pours off his face.
* Airier growls and stumbles, he puts out his other foot, trying to retain balance.
* Marcus` gets the exclamation point over his head and turns, taking precise aim to fire at the tendril tripping Airier.
* Terra helps Marcus.
<DeathStar> 6* The tendril is destroyed
* Chad`Winters glances backwards at the others, a drained look on his face
<Myria> Let's go! *leaps out through the entrance*
* Airier rushes forward, not stopping, his eyes a little clouded over, the device on his waist humming.
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle hovers near the entrance, ramp lowered.
* Marcus` turns now and begins to move again, trusting Airier can recover on his own, he moves after Chad grabs him, pulling him along since he is probably too drained to move.
* Terra moves for the entrance, getting out after Airier and Cheryl are free
* Chad`Winters pulls out another small orb and tosses it into the entrance. He moves along wiht Marcus
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl opens her eyes, looking at Airier
* Airier runs Cheryl to the shuttle.
<Marcus`> Get in! *he yells to Airier*
* Myria lands in the shuttle then.
* Airier has a sheer look of determination on his face, he gets aboard, setting her ina seat.
<DeathStar> 6* The Dark Ship lifts up slightly, turning to bare on them.
* Terra heads into the shuttle too
<Chad`Winters> Move fast Pope..6He pulls himself to the co-pilots seat. His hand typing on the datapad.
<DeathStar> <Pope> I ... think we can't run fast enough.
* Marcus` makes sure everyone in and closes the ramp, turning and sitting down, buckling himself in.
<Airier> "Don't give me that! Get us out of here hotshot!"
<Chad`Winters> Atleast get us far enough away so I can give them one last present.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope zooms away.
<DeathStar> 6* The Dark Ship fires a beam at the shuttle.
* Chad`Winters hits a button on his datapad
<DeathStar> 6* The Dark Ship rattles. The shuttle, however, is hit, and goes spinning
* Marcus` tightens up his grip. "Oh don't tell me I survived that to die in a shuttle crash!"
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle straightens up
<DeathStar> <Pope> Puleaze. I'm too good, you wanker
* Marcus` breaths a sigh of relief.
* Chad`Winters reaches into his tact belt and pulls out a small vile quickly scoopiung up some of the black ooze on him and seals it off.
<DeathStar> 6* The Dark Ship gives chase.
<Terra> "That was really tough..."
<DeathStar> 6* Avalon appears on the shuttle hood. He stares at Pope, then drives his sword through the glass into Pope's chest.
<Terra> "POPE!"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's head snaps up.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope blinks.
* Marcus` widens his eyes. "Oh no..."
* Terra pulls out her gun, pointing it at Avalon and firing. "DIE."
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle begins to spin downward. Avalon just shifts so she'll have to shoot through Pope to get him
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl strains to her feet.
* Terra throws the gun to Marcus, then takes the controls
<DeathStar> 6* Avalon stabs at Terra.
* Chad`Winters pulls out his gun and aims at Avalon, firing repeatedly
* Terra moves to dodge the stabbing
* Marcus` catches the gun and jsut stares.
<Terra> "Just die, you bloody wanker!"
<DeathStar> 6* Avalon is hit and leaps onto the ceiling.
* Marcus` unbuckles his belt and holds the pistols ready.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope falls over. "I feel faint."
* Chad`Winters grabs onto the controls. 1"Terra, Get Pope stable. Marcus, Airier, Cheryl. Take care of Avalon!
* Chad`Winters jerks the controls, trying to shake Avalon off
<DeathStar> 6* A sword stabs through the roof into Chad's shoulder.
* Terra moves to try to treat Pope's wounds.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope eyes Terra's hand
* Marcus` nods and aims up at the ceiling, firing at where the sword came from.
* Myria then immediately slashes her blade of light at Avalon's sword.
<Terra> "Uhh... yeah."
<DeathStar> 6* The sword shatters.
<Terra> "Don't worry about that now."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl climbs out.
<Chad`Winters> GRAGH! 6He grimaces, a piece of the sword now stuck in his shoulder.
<Myria> Sword...meet Progenitor solid energy construct...
<DeathStar> 6* Avalon turns toward Cheryl, eyeing her wound. He holds his second sword ready.
* Chad`Winters growls as he stabilizes the shuttle.
* Airier turns his hand ready a blash shooting from the device at Avalon, "No way."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl whips out at Ariel, who dodges easily. He cuts her shoulder.
<DeathStar> 6* Avalon leaps up as Airier shoots through the ceiling.
<DeathStar> 6* He flips and lands again
* Chad`Winters taps his comm. 1"Warren, what's your situation?"
<DeathStar> <Warren on Comm> Help is coming. Hold on.
* Chad`Winters flinches as blood begins to start pouring out from his tact suit and aorund the dagger.
<DeathStar> 6* Avalon spin slashes Cheryl again. He then looks down the holes at Airier, deciding he's the next threat.
* Marcus` moves over beside Terra, he begins charging up the pistol.
<Marcus`> How is he?
<DeathStar> 6* Avalon holds up his hand, the Holy Rune glowing.
<Chad`Winters> <C> It's good to know that we have to deal with what you can't handle.
* Airier equips a claw, putting Special back in his hand.
<Chad`Winters> CHERYL HOLD ON!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grips the shuttle
* Chad`Winters hits the reverse boosters.
<DeathStar> 6* Avalon is jerked right off the shuttle.
<DeathStar> 6* He spins and grabs the hood.
<Terra> "He'll live.. at least, as long as he gets proper treatment once we're at the PAX."
<Airier> "Cheryl, get down here."
* Chad`Winters quickly pulls up on the controls and blasts foward. He pins his leg against the controls and pulls out his gun, aiming it at Avalon and firing.
<DeathStar> 6* Avalon stabs the hood.
* Marcus` rises up and aims at Avalon's head, firing the charged shot towards it.
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle loses all power.
<DeathStar> 6* Avalon is shot off and lets go
<Chad`Winters> We're going down. Brace for impact!
<Marcus`> Damnit! *he grips ahold of a chair*
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle begins t odrop. Cheryl rolls back inside, leaving a bloody trial.
* Terra braces
* Chad`Winters buckles himself in and begins trying to to keep the shuttle level.
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle plummets. They are doomed.
* Marcus` closes his eyes.
* Myria straps herself in!
<DeathStar> 6* 10 seconds until death.
* Chad`Winters tries to reboot the ship.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *flies up, in mech form, and tries to hold the ship aloft*
* Airier taps a few buttons on his wristpad, moving close to Cheryl, "You okay?"
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle shakes as Hota grabs on. It begins to drag her own.
<DeathStar> 6* But she stops it.
* Marcus` opens one eye. "Did we die?"
* Chad`Winters bounces around then breathes a sigh of relief.
<Myria> We're alright...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl just nods, trying to sit iup
* Terra breathes a sigh of relief too
<DeathStar> 6* Pope is passed out
<Chad`Winters> <C> Warren, we've got a pissed off Dark Ship on our tail and we definetly can't hit space.
<DeathStar> 6* The team is suddenly teleported to the PAX
<Marcus`> Hah! *he does a fists thrusting motion*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren and Zephyr stand there. Zephyr is wearing robes.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Noted.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *detransforms once she arrives on the PAX*
<DeathStar> 6* Hotaru is lefy behind
* Marcus` looks around and then steps off of the teleporter pad.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *comm* "We'll make our way up the usual way."
<DeathStar> 6* The Dark Ship fires at Hotaru
<Ariel> Em> *rolls her eyes, and cause Hotaru to turn back in mid air*
<Terra> <Hotaru> *moves to evade the shots, then turns back*
<Terra> NRP: As Em requested
<DeathStar> 6* The Dark Ship begins to lock onto them.
* Airier sits Cheryl down, "Call some medics." *he says as he starts to apply some of the nanites*
<Marcus`> NRP: seperates!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl waves Airier off.
<Airier> "Oh just take the help."
* Marcus` seems very happy that he survived when he suddenly pauses, eyeing Terra's lack of a hand.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It's a flesh wound.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Cheryl in concern, stepping over. He calls Peace down.
* Chad`Winters breathes heavily then collapses onto his knees. He reaches up and wraps his hands around the broken blade and grips it tightly and begins pulling.
<Airier> "Your flesh looks better without scars."
* Terra seems to have a metal hand now, somehow
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shows Airier her teeth, but stops complaining as Warren orders help
<DeathStar> 6* The Dark Ship locks on and unleashes all hell at Hotaru
* Chad`Winters grimaces and jerks the broke tip out, blood splattering. 1"Where's Hotaru and Emily?"
<DeathStar> <Teleporter> Still too big to grab
* Terra moves to evade the shots, detransforming once she can without being hit the instant she does
<DeathStar> 6* Teleport nabs Hotaru and Em. A nude Hotaru appears.
* Marcus` stares, his mouth dropping slightly open.
* Chad`Winters turns around, then stares at Hotaru.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *tries to cover herself with her hands*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Bridge, jump PAX away now. We're not ready for a fight
<DeathStar> 6* The PAX leaps way.
<Marcus`> Wh...why is she naked?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stomps Chad's foot.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Because I didn't have clothes on as a mech."
<Ariel> Em> *walks up with the intent to punch Marcus in the face*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns Marcus' face around, despite the pain it causes her
<Chad`Winters> GRAAAGGH! 6He grimaces, as he turns to face Zephyr.
* Marcus` frowns. "Oh..." He nods his thanks to Cheryl.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Pervert. 6She walks off.
<Airier> *Airier takes off what's left of his jacket and wraps it over Hotaru
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Thanks."
* Chad`Winters pushes himself up weakly. 1"We got the Fire Rune back Warren."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren holds p the Lightning Rune
<Airier> Airier> "You're welcome, when you've rested a bit, come talk to me."
<DeathStar> <Warren> And I got this.
<Chad`Winters> Score two for the home team. 6He pulls the Fire Rune off.
<Myria> Avalon stull has the Holy Rune.
<DeathStar> 6* Peace's drones appear, carting Pope and Cheryl off.
<DeathStar> <Warren> He's strong. Me and Zephyr had trouble in Zephyr's mech form.
* Marcus` suddenly remembers and pulls both of the slave runs off. "Here's these." He holds them out to Chad or Warren.
<Ariel> Em> "Hotaru and I wouldn't have had a chance on our own. Thank you."
<DeathStar> <Warren> You could have gone Mech, you know..
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Even then.."
* Chad`Winters motions to Warren. Then moves over to lean against the wall
<DeathStar> 6* Warren follows Chad.
* Marcus` glances at Terra, he tilts his head. "I don't remember your hand being metal."
<Chad`Winters> We took out a creature like Desaeus...but smaller.
* Terra removes her own rune, unless it was on the lost hand, and goes to hand it back to Warren, when she notices that he's just left
<DeathStar> <Warren> I took out a God who made me answer three riddles.
<DeathStar> 6* He looks absolutely serious
<Terra> "Well... it's not something I want to talk about right now."
<Chad`Winters> Well played Warren, well played.
<Myria> I broke one of Avalon's swords.
<Chad`Winters> What were the riddles?
<Marcus`> I...o...kay?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Avalon can reform his swords at will.
<Chad`Winters> She did. 6He nods approvingly at Myria.
<Marcus`> Well I survived and that's more than enough for me. *he turns to step out and go check on Pope and Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns and walks out as well
<Chad`Winters> Cheryl grabbed my ass. 6He snipes out as Warren steps out
<DeathStar> 6* Warren punches Chad in the face.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Sorry, what did you say?
* Chad`Winters 's head snaps back grabs his nose.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snarls at Peace's shots.
* Marcus` steps in to see Cheryl ok. "Glad to see you're alright."
<Terra> <Peacemaker> *sighs, mostly ignoring the snarls*
<Chad`Winters> What the hell was that for? 6He tilts his head back slightly as he pinces the bridge of his nose
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shows Marcus teeth.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hm. I'm not sure. 6He walks out
<Marcus`> Hey I'm not making you get treated!
<Chad`Winters> But she seriosuly grabbed my ass.
<Ariel> Em> "Myria, can you set coordinates to my room?"
<DeathStar> 6* A plasma blast slams into Chad's face.
* Chad`Winters 's head snaps back again as he hits the floor this time
<Myria> Yes. *moves to set coordinates*
<DeathStar> 6* No one goes to help Chad.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *stays on the teleport pad herself*
<Chad`Winters> Oww....
* Marcus` tilts his head, "Well, anyway. I wanted to thank you for helping me. And I wanted to say sorry for not having your back covered. I'll do better next time. I promise."
* Ari[AWAY] has joined #taw
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hey, I'm monster, right? I don't need my back covered.
<Terra> <Peacemaker> "You really believe you're a monster?"
<Marcus`> Oh get real. I said some stupid things. I was an idiot.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Maybe once. 6She notes wryly.
<Airier> *Airier doesn't look at Hota, "You need me to bring you some clothes? You're kinda jsut hanging here."
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Well.. Em's room is close enough. If she's teleporting over..."
* Ariel has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<DeathStar> 10-585.11.5
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* After more than 15 days of modifying, PAX now is running on Fire powah
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the readouts.
* Chad`Winters stands beside Warren.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Impressive.
<Chad`Winters> I'm amazed myself. I didn't think we'd get this kind of increase.
* Marcus` is now known as Xan|GONE
<DeathStar> <Warren> Now we just need to find an an enemy to test it on.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leans against the wall, watching the two
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr works on her gun training, firing at targets that are designe to act like Dark Pets
<DeathStar> <Warren> Well, you can go now, Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods at the door.
<Chad`Winters> No hurry. I'd like to discuss the negative ramifications that this may have on dark space.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Later.
<Chad`Winters> No, I believe now's the best time.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'll give you assignments with Airier. Alone. In a small room.
* Chad`Winters narrows his eyes. 1"Poker at 11." 6He turns, moving to step out.
<Ari[AWAY]> Em> *watches Zephyr practice, taking mental notes*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren waits for him to exit completely.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks as if she's just bored.
* Chad`Winters steps out completely
<DeathStar> 6* Warren locks the door.
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot glances at Chad
<Chad`Winters> Poker at 11. 6He nods to Tom Pilot.
<DeathStar> <Pilot> I think strip poker is on now. 6He notes wryly.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *watches Zephyr too, likewise taking notes, despite her different specialisation*
<Chad`Winters> We could always patch into the camera system.
<DeathStar> <Pilot> I like my job. And my life.
<Chad`Winters> Agreed.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr finishes, smiling a bit at her score and wiping at her forehead.
<DeathStar> 6* She seems unusualy perky right now.
<Chad`Winters> We could always floor the room with gamma radiation.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Flood
<DeathStar> <Pilot> Don't you have babies to make cry or something, sir?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr bounces a bit, as if flushed. "Hi." 6She greets Em and Hota perkily.
<Chad`Winters> I just plan on making you cry after I take all your money tonight. 6He turns to leave.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "You must've really practised." *looks impressed*
<DeathStar> 6* Pope recovers in Med Bay.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh, a little.
<Ari[AWAY]> Em> *smiles* "So what's on your mind?" *as if she needs to ask*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I--I-I. Oh, lets not talk about that.
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em just laughs.
* Chad`Winters steps off the bridge and moves through the hallways
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr grins a bit.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *smiles*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr moves to step into the hallway.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "It's nice to see her so happy."
* Chad`Winters bumps into Zephyr, stepping back quickly.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps back herself.
<Ari[AWAY]> Em> *nods* "Yeah..." *moves into the training room, and starts up a program. MUCH lower than Zephyr had it set on*
<Chad`Winters> NRP: *Bunnies dance around Em*
<DeathStar> 6* The Dark Pets...ATTACK!
* Airier yawns, sitting on a bench in the training room.
<Chad`Winters> How's it going?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Good. 6She bounces in place.
<Chad`Winters> You're awfully energetic.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm always energetic. *she scowls*
<Chad`Winters> True, but you don't normally bounce around as if you downed an entire crate of energy drinks.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *pouts* Well, kids like me just have so much energy.
<Chad`Winters> Bit your not a kid.
* Chad`Winters crosses his arms and points his finger at her. 1"I sure hope Cheryl brought a rain coat..." 6He frowns suddenly.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> .... ... What?
<Ari[AWAY]> Em> *strugles to fight the simulations... it's hard to fight a fake opponent, but she's trying hard*
<Chad`Winters> Nothing. Hungry?
<Terra> <Hotaru> *watches, and offers moral support*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Um.... Not really.
<Airier> *Airier watches her, anaylsing her every move.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr rocks back and forth on her heels.
<Chad`Winters> Wow...you look like a female tiger ready to pounce.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... I--
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Oh, Airier.. thanks for the datacrystal."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr blinks.
<Airier> *Airier smiles, "You're welcome, hopefully it was for nothing."
<Chad`Winters> Or was it a jack rabbit with his eyes on the prize...6He scratches his head as he thinks.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I hope so, though I'll value it whether she comes back or not."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I think you're being crude.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr crosses her arms.
<Chad`Winters> No....Perish the thought.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You are. 6She notes accusingly.
<Airier> Airier> "She's always been a good kid, too damn hesitant though. No Em! You need to keep your head up! BLock first, then strike!"
<Chad`Winters> Whatever would I have a need to be crude for? 6He asks her questiongly
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... 6She scowls, as if trying to figure out what Chad's up to
<Ari[AWAY]> Em> 6is shooting things.
<Chad`Winters> Ut...Turn that scowl upside down into a...Alright, I can't think of something that rhymes with scowl.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr turns to go be bouncy elsewhere.
<Chad`Winters> Watch out for Hormone-filled teenagers.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at Chad.
* Chad`Winters just waves.
<DeathStar> 6* She walks off.
* Chad`Winters scrunches his face.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr gets talked to by an 18 year old crew member. She chats him up as she rocks on her heels.
<Airier> *Airier hmmms, scratching his chin.
* Chad`Winters scratches his chin and moves off to pick up Aya
<Airier> Airier> "Hmmm... Emily, you could use a bit of an equipment change."
<Ari[AWAY]> Em> *turns* "A what?" *gets broadsided by the pet and the sim ends*
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Her gun isn't good enough?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl passes Chad, looking flushed, her uniform a bit messed up
* Chad`Winters stares at Cheryl. 1"Rough day at the office?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Mmm? What?
<Chad`Winters> Did it rain?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... No...
<Airier> "Not with that kinda defense... Sera had a similar flaw, till we taught her how to use a shielding bracer."
<Chad`Winters> Are you ok? You look flushed. 6He moves upto her, placing the back side of his hand against her forhead.
<Ari[AWAY]> Em> "Using a... what?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I--s-stop that.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Hmm... I could probably use a little work on my defense too.. though, I need to protect others more than myself."
* Chad`Winters then slides his other hand to check her pulse on her wrist.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... Let go before I knock your teeth out!
<Chad`Winters> No....You're fine. 6He let's her wrist go and pulls his hand away from her forehead.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shows her teeth. "Of course I'm FINE."
<Chad`Winters> Are you going through menopause...wait, can Alpha's even have a period?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> .... I liked it better when you didn't talk.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl goes to walk past him
* Chad`Winters pauses than points his finger at Cheryl. 1"Hohohoho..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns to face him. "What?"
<Airier> "Shield Bracers, never seen Sera use one?"
<Chad`Winters> You sly sly girl. I'm onto you now.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... What? 6Her tone sounds dangerous.
<Ari[AWAY]> Em> "Never payed that much attention."
<Chad`Winters> You joined the badmitton team.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... ....
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks over and stomps his foot like Zephyr did, then walks off, holding her head up in disgust.
* Chad`Winters grimaces as he quickly grabs his foot.
<DeathStar> 10-585.11.10
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* With everything prepared for the return attack on Earth, and morale higher due to the victory last month, a special dance party is being held for all who wish to attend. This is the final days of peace before they return for their lost comrades, and quite possiblely die doing it
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands on the dance floor in a tuxedo, having gotten the singing Erusian wonder to perform.
* Myria is now known as Arhn
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em has shown up for the dance, wearing a shimmering purple dress... unfortunately, the girl has come alone.
* Chad`Winters scratches his chin as he kneels down beside Aya in his room. 1"How's my tie look?"
<DeathStar> 6* Aya claps her hands
* Arhn is there, clad in a shimmery gown...
* Chad`Winters gives her a thumbs up and adjusts Aya's dress.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks rather smashing tonight, much like he did at the dance in Season 1.
<DeathStar> <Pope> You look stunning, luv. 6He steps up to Em, wearing a white tuxedo
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick sits in his office.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *has also shown up, likewise alone*
* Chad`Winters twirls Aya around. 1"You look stunning, princess.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya giggles.
<Airier> *Airier has shown up in a Tux, he escorts Elayne in, who has shown up in a blue dress.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns to look at Arhn. "Thank you for doing this."
* Chad`Winters picks up Aya and steps out of their room. Making his way down to where the dance is being held.
<Arhn> It is my pleasure.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'm sure you'll be sensasational as always. 6He steps up on the stage beside Arhn, giving her a smile.
<DeathStar> 6* One crew member gasps as Warren smiles.
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em blinks, a little surprised. "Oh, um... thank you." 6A small hesitation, "White's... um.. very dignified too."
<DeathStar> <Pope> Thank you.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps in, wearing a simple white dress. She seems to be alone as well, glancing out
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps up to the voice projector. "I want to thank you all. Tonight's songs will be started off by Arhn Arhnya of the Erusian Emissary." 6He claps his hands, as does those gathered. He steps aside for Arhn
<Terra> <Hotaru> *smiles, watching the proceedings, but with a hint of loneliness*
<Arhn> Thank you... *then takes a breath before she begins to sing*
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em applauded with the others, then looks to Pope, "You're... a pilot, right?"
* Chad`Winters finally steps inside, wearing a stunning black tux, Aya in his arms wearing beautiful green dress.
<DeathStar> <Pilot> Indeed. Would you care for a dance?
<DeathStar> NRP: er, Pope
* Airier steps up to Hotaru, "Like the dress." He smiles kindly.
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot is there, shimmying near the food
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Thankyou."
<DeathStar> 6* The crew begins to dance.
<Airier> "You alone tonight?"
* Chad`Winters points at Arhn. 1"That's Lady Arhnya, Aya.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Bwue
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em smiles a little. "Actually... I'd love to." 6Was worried that no one or worse would talk to her tonight.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope nods a bit. He takes her hand and leads her to the dance floor, then with the moves of a pilot, begins to lead the dance.
<Chad`Winters> No, Arhn. Can you say Arhn?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches the dancing.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Bwue!
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Yeah.."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps inside, looking embarrassed and shifty. She has opted to wear a sleek blackdress, her hair done up.
<Chad`Winters> Yes she's blue.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there, watching everyone dance. His eyes shift to Cheryl.
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em is glad she's telepathic, if this guy dances like a pilot.
<Chad`Winters> Would you care to dance, princess? 6He looks at her.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya wiggles.
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot looks for a girl.
<Chad`Winters> Than let us dance! 6He moves out onto the dance floor with Aya then begins dancing with her.
<Airier> "Would you honor me with a dance, Hotaru?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps up to Cheryl. "You look lovely." 6He tells her in a whisper, taking her hand. <Cheryl> I feel like an idiot in this. What's the point in this outfit? It's not pra-- <Warren> Shhh. 6He begins to dance with Cheryl
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I.. thought you already had someone to dance with?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr spots Chad dancing with Aya, smiling as she watches them. She looks a bit wayward.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *takes Airier's hand, though*
<DeathStar> <Pope> I'm glad one of us is good at dancing. 6He jokes to Em as they move.
* Chad`Winters spins around with Aya, leaning over slightly with her.
* Arhn continues to provide the song...
<Airier> *Airier looks at her curiously, pulling her onto the dance floor, "Who would that be?"
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot sips punch, dancing alone.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "It's just.. I saw you with Elayne."
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em laughs a little, "I've had lots of practice... at getting out of the way." 6She smiles jokingly.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *dances with Airier*
<DeathStar> <Pope> *laughs* I'm glad to hear that.
<Airier> "Elayne? She's my sister, and I'm her bodyguard."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya wiggles.
* Chad`Winters spins around with Aya, a smile on his face
<Terra> <Hotaru> *looks embarrassed to have not realised* "Ohhh.."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits down
* Arhn ends the current song...
* Airier smiles and leads her in the dance. "You really do look lovely Hotaru."
* Chad`Winters stops and gives Aya a big hug. 1"You were wonderful my dear.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope stops. "Well, I'm glad I didn't step on your foot, luv."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya makes a happy noise
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stops dancing with Cheryl, smiling at her. He steps back onto stage to let Arhn take a break.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Thankyou."
* Chad`Winters glances at Zephyr from the corner of his eye then kneels down, and begins talking to her, standing her on her feet.
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em giggles, "I almost wish you did."
<Terra> <Hotaru> "You don't look so bad yourself."
* Chad`Winters he then points her to Zephyr and nudges her forward.
<DeathStar> <Pope> Oh?
<DeathStar> 6* Aya wobbles over to Zepyr.
<Arhn> Thank you.. *moves to get aglass of water*
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em smiles mysteriously, "Oh, nevermind."
* Chad`Winters stands up, crossing his arms as he watches Aya.
<DeathStar> <Pope> You're a strange bird. I like that.
<Airier> "I've been told I clean up nice."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya stops in front of Zephyr ,holding up her hands. Zephyr blinks, a look of pleasure as she picks up Aya.
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em rubs the back of her head, "...too much time with the dragoons, prehaps."
<DeathStar> <Warren> *clears his throat, then begins to sing*
* Chad`Winters suddenly turns to face Warren, a look of horror on his face.
<DeathStar> <Pope> Maybe so. Want t odance again? Gov isn't so bad.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr begins to dance with Aya
<Terra> <Hotaru> "You do."
* Airier smiles, "How did I fail to notice you for this long Hota."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands there, watching.
* Chad`Winters moves his hands behind his back and steps off the dance floor.
<Ari[AWAY]> Em> "Well, if I haven't bored you too much... sure." *holds out her hand*
<DeathStar> 6* Pope takes it. "Luv, you have my undivided attention."
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Ahh?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Chad.
* Chad`Winters watches Zephyr dancing with Aya, a small smile appearing on his face.
* Airier smiles, "Ahhh? What?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> At least the kid can dance better than you
<Chad`Winters> Funny...I taught her too.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> She must have ignored you
<Chad`Winters> I didn't know they made a dress that you couldn't tear off in digust.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *shows her teeth*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Chad dangerously as he sings.
<Chad`Winters> You look good Cheryl.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I must look terrible if you're saying that
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I'm just surprised at the sudden interest in me."
* Chad`Winters eyes his nails briefly than returns his gaze upon Zephyr and Aya.
<Chad`Winters> Sure. Warren must've led then?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr spins Aya.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *stares at Chad* Bite me.
<Ari[AWAY]> 6* Em shakes her head a little, "You're such a flirt..." 6Doesn't seem upset though.
<Airier> "What can I say, must be the dress, the lighting, could be anything."
<Chad`Winters> Get one feel of my buttocks and it goes straight to your head.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I guess so."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Don't flatter yourself.
<DeathStar> <Pope> Is that a bad thing, luv?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren ends the song, nodding t othe band.
<Chad`Winters> It must've took an act of congress to get you to come to this...or a man with a high rank...6He scratches his chin again.
<Ari[AWAY]> Em> "Hmm... no, not really." 6She smiles, "I'm flattered, really."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr smiles at Aya.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Maybe I wanted to wear a dress and dance.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I guess there's no point wondering."
<Chad`Winters> I heard Shiva had to pay you to think about wearing a dress.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
<DeathStar> <Warren> Any requests? 6He asks the dance floor.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr walks back over. "She's quite the dancer, Chad."
<DeathStar> 6* Pope stops. "Luv, I'm the one who should be flattered that you're dancing with me."
<Chad`Winters> Your silence is...6He looks at Zephyr, smiling at her. 1"Apparently she didn't pay any attention to me.
* Ariel has joined #taw
<DeathStar> <Warren> Well, in that case. 6Nods to the band and starts a quick paced song for them to dance to
<Ariel> Em> "Oh, come on. You're not bad. Charming, though not as charming as you think you are. And the tux looks good on you."
* Ari[AWAY] has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<DeathStar> <Pope> Ah, this song is a bit too fast for me, luv.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches the people dancing, holding Aya's hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl crosses her arms.
<Airier> *Airier keeps on dancing with her, just enjoying himself.
<Chad`Winters> You look lovely today Zephyr. 6He nods to her.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Thank you.
* Chad`Winters turns to Cheryl opesn his mouth than just grunts.
<Ariel> Em> "Mm... I think I need a drink anyways."
<DeathStar> <Pope> *nods*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... What/
<DeathStar> 6* Pope moves to the table.
* Chad`Winters just nods to her pats Aya on the head, rubbing her hair
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What?
<Chad`Winters> You should dance with Aya.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No.
<Chad`Winters> Well if you can't dance...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I can dance.
<Chad`Winters> And so can Aya. A perfect match.
<Ariel> 6* Em heads over to the drinks. She doesn't go for the alcohol... she just needs to wet her throat.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You should dance with Zephyr.
<Airier> "So Hotaru, tell me a little about yourself, I'm curious."
* Chad`Winters looks over at Zephyr, giving her a questioning look.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr blinks . "Hey, don't bring me into your fight."
<Chad`Winters> Ouch...6He looks hurt.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Don't give me that look. You're doing it because Cheryl egged you on. You two should dance if you're so competitive.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "What about, exactly?"
<Chad`Winters> I would, but I'm afraid Warren'd shoot me.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> He could use some jealously.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Oh, would you two shut up and dance.
<Chad`Winters> Jealousy? 6He looks at her questiongly
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr laughs nervously. "Gotta go."
<Airier> "I dunno, anything I wasn't able to hear from your mute sister who somehow managed to talk my ear off about you..." *he seems to enjoy the irony*
<DeathStar> 6* Pope gets the alcohol.
<Chad`Winters> Go where?! 6He looks around, confused*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glares at Zephyr.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps away from the two - quickly. She takes Aya with her.
<Chad`Winters> Do you have a hot date? 6He looks at her, a look of curiousty on his face
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Great. You ran her off. Jerk.
<Chad`Winters> You're the one who brought up dancing with her.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Because you didn't ask. Jerk.
<Chad`Winters> You know what.....6He taps his chin. 1"She's hiding something."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren finishes and steps off the stage.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Well.. I suppose I'm the protective one of the family. I try to be a good 'big sister' type, but.. *laughs a little* I'm not as worldly as I'd like to be, I guess."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
* Arhn nods and returns to the stage.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr gets hit on by Tom Pilot.
<Chad`Winters> I bet she has a crush....
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Mmmmhm. 6She watches Zephyr talking to Pilot.
<Airier> "Not as worldly? You're in another universe."
<Chad`Winters> So how bout you? Find any guy yet?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Would you go away and find someone to dance with?
<Chad`Winters> I can't dance obviously.
<Ariel> Em> *speaks up idly* "So what's it like, being a pilot...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rolls her eyes and walks over to join Warren
<Chad`Winters> Watch out for him. He has wandering hands.
<DeathStar> <Pope> I imagine similiar to what you do. Well, minus the whole bond gig.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I... guess." *isn't sure whether that's an insult or compliment*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr returns Aya to Chad ,then steps out with Pilot.
* Chad`Winters grabs Aya, smiling again. 1"Luckily for Cheryl, Warren can't feel it when she steps on his feet.
* Arhn starts another song.
* Airier smiles, seeming to read her well, "It was a compliment."
<Ariel> Em> "Well... Maybe. But I've never flown a fighter, so it's hard to say."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl and Warren begin to dance again.
<DeathStar> <Pope> Flying is flying, luv. Whatever gets you into the sky. I'd fly a toaster if it flew.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Then, thankyou."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya goes to sleep
<Chad`Winters> Shall we dance again...6He looks down to see Aya asleep, he readjusts her so she sleeps better.
<DeathStar> 6* And so, the dance continues for over an hour
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr eats a sandwich. Warren sits on the stage, resting his legs.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope tells Em the glory of flying.
* Chad`Winters moves over to Warren, leaning against the stage, a sleeping Aya resting in his arms.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl wonders why dresses are so annoying.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Chad. "The fetus is asleep?"
<DeathStar> 6* Pilot has broken his leg.
<Chad`Winters> You bleed to death from the puncture I gave you in your leg 30 minutes ago?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Apparantly not.
<Ariel> Em> *listens intently, oddly enough*
<Chad`Winters> I'll just have to stick another pen in your leg when you're not looking.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "What about you?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Charming. Why are you here again?
<DeathStar> <Pope> Well, enough about me, luv. Why are you here?
<Chad`Winters> While you did scare off several people with your first song, you were otherwise a hit.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Mmm
<Ariel> Em> "What do you mean? Last celebration before going to face those... things, again. What reason is there not to be here?"
<Airier> Airier> "This old soul? I'm a seasoned soldier with many stories, but I'll only bore you with them if you ask me."
<DeathStar> <Pope> I meant the ship in general, luv.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits and watches the dancing. She falls asleep
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr checks the time, then stands up to go.
<Chad`Winters> You did good Warren. This combined with our last victory, should help raise morale.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Well, if you say so."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I learned it in Captain school. 6He says seriously.
<Chad`Winters> Where did you learn to fight a God by answering his three riddles again? 6He eyes him curiously
<DeathStar> <Warren> A guidebook.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Aya, as if studying her.
<Chad`Winters> Eye's off the fetus.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Mmm. Zephyr really likes that kid.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances out.
<Chad`Winters> Yes she does.
<Ariel> 6* Em ohs. "Well... all of my friends were here. And Hotaru needed me here if there was real trouble. And we've certainly had real trouble."
<DeathStar> <Warren> ...
<DeathStar> <Pope> Aye.
<Chad`Winters> ...
<DeathStar> <Pope> You two saved the day with the shuttle.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'm glad she has the fetus.
<Chad`Winters> I could never take that away from her.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Eh. One day it'll grow up and insult her. Then she'll see the true joy of kids.
<Chad`Winters> That's why I've been training her to take her first angst out on youl
<Airier> Airier> "Hmmm..." *he gently pushes some hair away from her eyes* "You
<Airier> Airier> "Hmmm..." *he gently pushes some hair away from her eyes* "You're a good person Hotaru."
* Arhn ends her song...
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He seems to be thinking of something.
<Chad`Winters> I'll warn you now, she can drool a mean one.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "I try.."
<Airier> Airier> "Then you try to hard, it comes naturally from you."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren doesn't even grunt a response.
<Chad`Winters> So what's our ETA?
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... This isn't the place for such talk. Enjoy the moment, Winters.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hops to his feet and moves off.
* Chad`Winters just nods and stays leaning against the stage
<DeathStar> 6* Warren moves over to Cheryl, leaning over and picking her up over his shoulder, moving out with her.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Whatever happens, I try to do what's right.. I just don't always know the best way to."
<Ariel> Em> "I wish... I could have done more. I didn't take a very active role, until recently."
<Airier> "There really is no best way, just the way you choose."
<DeathStar> <Pope> Ay, but you've taken one, yes? That's all that matters, luv.
<Airier> "Tell me, if you had to make all the choices you've made in the past, would you make them again?"
<Airier> "Knowing the consequences?"
<Terra> <Hotaru> "... most."
<Airier> "Then for the most part, you chose the best way."
* Retrieving #taw modes...
<Terra> <Hotaru> "That's a relief."
<Airier> "And if you learned from the choices you made that you would not make again, then you've also done right."
* DeathStar changes topic to 'The Alien Wars 4: PAX | Tuesday - 8 EST and Wednesday - 8 EST | Season 10 "Wars": 2 of 20 completed | Episode 3: Phoenix Part III | Also called Episode 3: The Death of Xanatos Durran'
<Ariel> 6* Em holds a glass, "To the future?"
* Chad`Winters steps out with Aya, making his way to their room
<DeathStar> <Pope> To the future. 6Holds up his glass
<DeathStar> -TO BE CONTINUED-
Session Close: Thu Apr 05 23:55:35 2007

Session Start: Sat Apr 07 20:43:22 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070407.log'
<DeathStar> HIDDEN MINI
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-585.11.11
<DeathStar> Location: The PAAAAAX
* Jackieness is now known as Myria
* Chad`Winters stands in the Simulation Room, he flexes his arms as he get's use to the suit. He rotates his head from side to side then looks across the room at Zephyr. He nods to her and taps a button on his suit causing the Sim Room to begin to switch on.
* Myria walking toward the training room...she's been unusually noncrazy since the assault on the Dark Ship...
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr tilts her head back to study it. "You sure you need me for this?"
<Chad`Winters> I do. You know me well enough that you'll keep me on my toes the entire time and alongside that it'll help you hone your skills on someone who thinks differently than Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks past Myria
* Myria stops and looks back at him.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Alright.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren keeps walking, humming a tune.
<Chad`Winters> 6The room begins shifting into a dense forest. Tree's begin constructing making pathways narrow but an plenty of shooting spots
* Alicia is now known as Terra
* Myria turns and resumes walking toward the training rooms.
* Terra heads towards the training room quietly
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr taps a tree
* Chad`Winters quickly pulls out his pistol and slides behind a tree, closing his eyes as he takes in the noises.
<Terra> "Hey Myria."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shifts and leaps straight up into the branches.
<Myria> Hello.
* Chad`Winters opens his eyes and spins around the tree, breaking into a run.
<Terra> "How are things?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leaps from branch to branch, keeping above Chad.
<Myria> They are alright.
* Chad`Winters leaps on a downed log and kicks off it, spinning in a 360 and hurling out a small blade at Zephyr
* Terra continues along towards the training room, talking as she goes. "That's good. Same here, really."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leaps to the next branch to avoid it, not breaking stride.
* Terra rubs her metal hand a little
* Chad`Winters lands and continues sprinting, veering to the left at his upcoming pathway. He runs by a tree, slapping his hand agaisnt it
<Myria> Its been too quiet of late...
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr makes a grunt sound, then backflips off the branch before reaching said tree. She forms a gun in her right hand, as if she pulled it out of a dimensional pocket, then twists as she falls to fire at Chad.
<Terra> "Oh, it won't be quiet much longer, I'm sure."
* Chad`Winters leans forward and kicks off, rolling along the ground as the shot slams into his spot. He plants his hands off the ground and and flips onto his feet. Leaping between two downed trees.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr takes a pathway that takes her parallel with him.
* Chad`Winters slides his hand along his belt and pulls out a spike. He hurls it a tree to his right and quickly hits a button. An explosion erupts outwards to the right, clearing through the tree's and directly towards Zephy'rs pathway. Chad covers his face with his right hand and rusn through the back draft on his side
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr quickly twists left and fires at a tree to her left, firing at it to blast it in half to fall toward Chad. She blinks as he got the same idea. She leaps forward and tucks herself into a roll
<Myria> This coming conflict...is what I've been waiting for all this time...
<Terra> "Really? You sound pretty eager.."
* Chad`Winters leaps forward as the tree's comes down, tagging him with it's branches
<Myria> I am of the Valshaar. We are those who wait for the Dark Ones to return.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stands up, then takes a leftward pathway, hoping to intersect with Chad.
* Terra suddenly seems lost for words. "So... you really are looking forward to it...?"
* Chad`Winters pushes himself up from under the branches, groaning slightly. He quickly climbs out of the branches and begins running again
<Terra> "I mean... I know I can beat them, but... I don't want to have to go through that again."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr twists, then once she's positive she's on the pathway Chad's on, turns and fires in the direction he should be heading.
<Myria> The Dark Ones must be stopped...they seek to remove the natural order, forcing evolution to stop and all life to be cast in their image.
* Chad`Winters twists his body and spins to the side, slamming into a tree. He flips his gun up and begins firing back, but not at the spot where she fired from, but aiming for the area around the shot.
<Terra> "I'm not arguing that, but... you almost sound like you want to fight."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances back.
* Chad`Winters presses off the tree and runs to the opposite side ofh is pathway and kicks off it, grabbing a tree branch and quickly pulling himself up.
<Myria> The Erusians were the soldiers of the Progenitors...we took the last war to the Dark Ones as the Progenitors were too few in number to carry the war themselves.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances ahead, then fires three shots, aiming to hit below the branch, the branch, and slight above and in front of the branch in case he jumps
<Terra> "So, any advice on how to beat them without losing a hand?"
<Chad`Winters> 6The branch blows up causing him to fall and slam back into the leaf coverd ground. He rolls to his side and pushes himself up, this time firing directly at where her shots were from.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lowers her arm, firing a shot to try to cancel his, and then forms a second gun in her other hand, firing past his shots at him
* Chad`Winters 's eyes go wide as the second shot comes back and he's forced to twits his body and squeeze between the narrow trees
<Myria> I am uncertain...it has taken me most of y off time since the mission started to prepare just for myself.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leaps up into the branches.
<Terra> "Punching them doesn't work well, is all I can say. They're pretty strong against guns, too."
* Chad`Winters nods to himself, as if this is exactly what he wanted. 6He dashes back into the pathway and begins sprinting full speed again
<DeathStar> NRP: Yet she keeps punching them
<Chad`Winters> NRP: *Chad notes to use a detonantor next time, not a live grenade*
<Myria> That is why I constructed a solid energy weapon.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leaps from branch to branch quickly.
* Chad`Winters leaps over another downled tree and veers off to the right, this time.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, then makes her handgun vanish. She balances on a branch, then forms a sniper rifle, aiming at the pathway. She tries to tag him.
* Chad`Winters hits the ground from the shot, sliding along it.
<Terra> "Oh? Hmm.. energy, even explosive, seems to be effective."
<Terra> "I killed one with a grenade."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr aims again, firing at his head.
* Terra smiles
<Myria> You lost your hand too.
* Chad`Winters quickly rolls to the side, tucking along the trees, making her shots harder from her vantage sopt
<Terra> "Well.. yes."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leaps to another tree.
<Myria> Has it been replaced yet?
<Terra> "Still, for something that can't be fought with conventional weaponry..." *waves her metal hand in front of Myria*
* Chad`Winters pulls himself between trees as he quickly cheks his wound, sighing at the shot.
<Myria> You cna't afford to keep losing hands though.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr briefly debates just shooting out the trees, but doesn't feel the need to waste that much energy. She switches back to her handgun, leaping to a tree above Chad.
<Terra> "... I know that."
<Myria> I have to tell everyone that I'm...sorry...
<Terra> "Sorry for what?"
* Chad`Winters looks up and slides his hand in his belt and pulls out a small orb. He hurls it up and twists out from the tree, breaking into a run. 6As it hits about mid height the orb explodes in a shockwave, ripping through the tree's and cutting them in half.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leaps off the second he hurls the orb, twisting to land on the path he picked to run along. Once her feet are solid, she takes a few shots at his back.
<Myria> For deceiving everyone.
* Chad`Winters slides his left hand along his body, hitting spots around his wound with his fingers. He quickly begins to run at about 90% full speed.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr dashes along.
* Chad`Winters is nailed in the shoulder causing him to stumble forward and into a roll. He kicks off and begins running from side to side in no particular pattern. He stumbles slightly ans bumps into a tree then pushes off it and slides under a down tree his right hand dragging.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leaps on top of the downed tree, firing down into it
<Terra> "About..?"
<Chad`Winters> 6The second she leaps onto the downed tree an audible beep can be heard and an explosion erupts upwards.
<DeathStar> NPR: <Myria> I'm a man
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is engulfed in firey goodness.
* Chad`Winters pushes himself up and resumes sprinting.
<Myria> For acting like a weirdo all this time.
<DeathStar> 6* Nothing stops Chad.
* Chad`Winters turns onto the final pathway, sprinting at full speed to it.
<Terra> "... well, I don't mind."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lands in front of him. She appears to be pretty damaged from the explosion, as she staggers upon landing, and her uniform has seen better days. She twists and fires at his face with her gun
* Chad`Winters is nailed head on, causing him to drop down.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr keeps firing at him.
<Chad`Winters> 6The sim ends, Chad lies on the floor, breathing heavily
<Terra> "It's going to be strange though. Everyone's used to you being like that."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stumbles and collapses'
<Myria> I know. Some people thought there was a charm to it.
* Chad`Winters pushes himself up. 1"Almost did it..."
<Terra> "There was."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr just lays there, arms and legs spread out
<Terra> "... I have no idea what I'm supposed to do to improve my style."
<Myria> Though...people treated me like I was an idiot...
<Terra> "I'm not really much of one for weapons... except explosives."
<Chad`Winters> You did good Zephyr, I didn't expect you to recover so quickly and get ahead of me.
<Terra> "If I had a rune, it'd be different.."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I knew if I died it wouldn't be for real.
<Myria> I can use one of the master runes.
<Terra> "So can I, in theory."
<Terra> "But I'm just a pilot, so it's going to be Chad who gets it.. or John when we get him back."
<Chad`Winters> You did everything I needed done to keep myself on my toes. Attacking from above, through the forest walls. Even long distance with a Sniper rifle, which I might add was a nice touch.
<Myria> Well...you see...the rune I'm attuned to...I'm the only one on the ship that can use it.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I was trained to shoot from long distances. I'm not one for close combat.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits up
<Terra> "Lucky."
<Myria> I'm the only water person on board.
<Terra> "Hey, if you have solid energy weapons, do you have any glove type ones?"
* Chad`Winters nods, a look of pleasure and worry on his face.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> So what's up with this, anyway?
<Myria> Well, in theory I can reshape the constructs into a different form. The blade configuration just gives me a wider arc of attack.
<Terra> "It's just... I really need something I can do damage with without blowing my hand off."
* Chad`Winters looks at her. 1"I've come up with a possible biological weapon against the Dark One Ships.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I see.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stands up, tugging off the sim suit.
* Chad`Winters stands up himself, pulling the suit off. 1"And I need a live test done..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Which means you need a Dark Ship. And you plan to do it yourself.
<Myria> I can't just give you a new weapon. It took me a long time to build this one.
<Chad`Winters> I'm the only one on this ship who's unseen to them.
<Terra> "So, until then, I'm left being a bomber. Well.. that works, I guess."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Still a dumb idea to go alone.
* Terra grins. "A fighter and a bomber. Even my combat style is airborn."
<Myria> You should try changing your tactics.
<DeathStar> NRP: <Myria> Try kicking them instead.
<Chad`Winters> By myself I have a higher success rate. For every person added, my rate will drop roughly 20%.
<Terra> "To what? Just standing back throwing grenades? Running away?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Our enemy seems pretty adaptable. And they've fought you several times. There's a good chance they'd spot you just as easily as anyone else now.
<Chad`Winters> Noted...Thats why I created a Dark Pet suit. 6He looks at her with a serious look*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You...did? 6She stares, baffled.
<Chad`Winters> No, that'd be silly.
<Terra> "Maybe John can teach me some new tricks."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> .... You're mean!
<Chad`Winters> I don't believe I have to get to the core. Just far enough in where the walls start to appear more alive.
<Myria> Ummm...John isn't here...he was with the team that was on the planet...
<Terra> "I meant when he gets back."
<Chad`Winters> But I have it covered. I've been working on some modifications to my tact suit that should help nullify my temperature, my blood pulse, my electrical field...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Because you have proof that's what they seek out?
<Chad`Winters> I'm just trying to cover all the bases Zephyr.
<Myria> You know what...I don't feel like training now.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm just concerned. That's all. 6She crosses her arms stubbornly.
<Terra> "... you miss him?"
<Chad`Winters> I know...
<Terra> "Sorry... listen, we'll bring them all back soon. It'll be fine."
<Chad`Winters> But if this succeeds, we'll have another weapon to use against them. Something possibly more permanent.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I know.
<Myria> Well...I feel like going dancing!
<Chad`Winters> I've got a lot of prepping to do. I want to be ready if Warren gives me the green light.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Alright. Becareful. 6She walks for the door
<Terra> "Well.. okay."
<Chad`Winters> I will be. 6He steps out of the room and walks down the hallway
<Myria> Want to come?
<Terra> "Maybe I'll give up on training for now, too. Sure."
<Myria> Need to change then. I'll meet you at the entrance to the entertainment sector.
<Terra> "See you there."
* Terra heads off to change too
* Myria goes to change!
<DeathStar> NRP: Are you..actually going to dance..or should I end it...?
<Myria> NRP: Well...if nothing else is going to happen...
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Sat Apr 07 21:56:48 2007

Session Start: Mon Apr 09 21:52:37 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070409.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-585.10.13
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
* Jackieness is now known as Myria
* Alicia is now known as Terra
* Myria is in the training room, body going through the motions of some strange martial art form.
<Terra> "I've never seen that one before."
* Chad`Winters stands to the side in the training room, a training sword poised held high and pointing infront straight infront of him
<Myria> It is the Daiha form.
* Chad`Winters steps forward and spins the sword in his hand then thrusts it forward.
<Terra> "Erusian?"
<Myria> Sort of...its hard to explain. *then goes into a series of frenetic movements, body bending and twisting in an odd way*
* Chad`Winters holds the blade out and spins his body in, shifting his feet, while keeping the blade held straight until he comes fully around. He then twists his upper body around and cuts in a circular motion
* Chad`Winters flicks his wrist, pupping the hilt of the sword into the air he then twists his hand and grabs it backwards, then re-twists his hand again so he's no holding the blade outward. He hops forward and swings the blade outwards.
<Terra> "That'd be why I've never seen it before."
<Terra> "It's not something to do with the progenitors, is it?"
<Myria> I didn't perform it before because I wnated to see your human fighting styles. You have so much variety. Its mindblow-EEEEEK! *slips and falls flat on her back*
<Terra> "Funny to think that the funny little kid turns out to be a martial artist." *sighs a little at the end*
<Myria> ...owwwwww....
* Chad`Winters lands and twists the blade, pounding the end against the floor. His hand moves upto his forehead, wiping sweat off his brow.
* Terra heads over. "You okay?"
<Myria> ...I...lost my concentration. *looks over at Chad*
* Terra helps Myria up. "It happens."
* Chad`Winters closes his eyes as he steadies his heart rate.
<Terra> "Just don't let it happen in an actual fight."
<Myria> Anyway...its all about speed and mobility...its not really an offensive form...
<Terra> "So, what do you use to fight?"
<Myria> Well...ummm...that's kind of the big question.
<Terra> "... you don't even have a style? Well... I'm not sure I'm much of a teacher..."
<Myria> Well...see...we haven't fought Dark Ones in a few thousand years.
* Chad`Winters opens his eyes and rotates his neck. He kicks the bottom of the training sword out and flips it upwards and into his hand, his hand having to readjust quickly as it slides around in his grip.
<Terra> "Punching them doesn't work well anyway."
<Myria> He's so focused....I don't think he even sees us.
<Terra> "Probably not."
<Myria> Well...that's why I have prepared myself with offense and defense...
* Chad`Winters frowns slightly, he then tosses the sword into his right hand, grabbing it and spinning it around in his hand, holding the spin.
<Terra> "Oh?"
<Myria> Like that solid energy blade I used in the attack on the Dark Ship...
<Terra> "Oh, right. I should get something like that, I guess."
<Myria> It took me a while to build it...
<Terra> "And I just do propulsion, so unless I want a rocket punch, there's no way I can make anything like that for myself."
* Chad`Winters snatches the blade in mid spin, double grabbing the blade to readjust it's position in his hand and spins around, swinging off to his ride at a downwards angle
<Myria> Propulsion...?
<Terra> "Making things move. Like shuttles."
<Myria> Ohhhh...
<Myria> Well, I made other stuff too...but only I can use it.
<Terra> "By design, or was that a flaw?"
<Myria> By necessity.
* Chad`Winters steps forward, bringing the blade backupwards and in a similar path. He kicks off the floor and dashes forward, shifting his feet into a slide and swinging the blade along his outside
<Myria> ...is he just showing off now?
<Terra> "Looks like it."
* Myria nod nods.
<Myria> I wonder what he would do if we exposed ourselves.
* Chad`Winters frowns again, standing up and eyeing the blade again, tossing it around in his hand.
<Terra> "You think he'd attack us?"
<Myria> Well...one way to see...
* Terra fakes an opening in her defenses
* Myria moves her hands to the front of her outfit...
<Chad`Winters> NRP: *Chad dashes by the girls seconds later there clothet shres
<Chad`Winters> NRP: shred
<Terra> "Wait, THAT sort of...?" *suddenly blushes beet*
<Myria> What?
<Terra> "Ah-ahh... maybe that's not such a good idea..."
<Myria> Why?
<Terra> "Well... I mean... being naked in public..."
<Myria> Its just a little fun at his expense.
<Terra> "Umm... Erus is different from Earth, isn't it?"
* Chad`Winters takes another deep breath and resumes practicing.
<Myria> What do you mean?
<Terra> "You don't think it's at all embarrassing?"
* Chad`Winters stumbles on a step, a look of annoyance appearing on his face as he's forced to shift his weight and take an unneccesary step to correct it
<Myria> Why would it be?
<Terra> "Well... because..." *blinks, unsure how to explain*
<Myria> Yes?
<Terra> "You'd be naked."
<Myria> Its just flashing him.
<Terra> "I guess..."
* Chad`Winters twists the sword around in his hand and strikes out wards again, holding the sword like a dagger now.
<Myria> Ready...?
<Terra> "Hey, I'm not doing it!"
<Myria> Then I'll do it!
* Chad`Winters crouches slightly, repositioning himself to make another strike.
* Myria then pulls open her top!
* Chad`Winters brings his hand out to strike then stumbles, the sword sliding out of his hand and flying outwards across the training room.
<Terra> "... he noticed."
<Myria> Mmmm-hmmm!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps in as the sword passes her. She raises a brow, then eyes Myria.
<Myria> Eheheheh!
* Chad`Winters stiffens up, his face red.
<Terra> "Well, at least I know your being weird wasn't all an act."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, at least we know Chad has a penis. 6She crosses her arms.
* Terra laughs
* Chad`Winters moves his hand upto the bridge of his nose, rubbing it.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl reaches out and yanks the sword out of the wall.
<Myria> Well...was it good for...you?
* Terra 's eyes go wide at that comment
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl raises a brow
<Terra> "... What are you thinking?!"
<Chad`Winters> NRP: That to Chad?!
<Myria> Ummm...I saw it on one of your human entertainment videos...
<Terra> "... one of John's, I bet."
<Myria> Well...
* Chad`Winters turns looking at Myria now. He move his hand to the back of his head, scratching it dumbly. 1"Was what good for me?"
<Myria> N...nothing!" *runs for the door*
* Terra just stares
* Chad`Winters moves his hand to the front of his face, rubbing it and grumbling slightly.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl watches Myria pass her.
* Myria runs away!
<Terra> "Weird..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl tosses the sword back at Chad, not bothering to aim it to avoid him should be fail to catch or step out of the way
<Chad`Winters> Troublesome...6He drops his hand, frowning slightly only to get pegged in the side of the head by Cheryl, causinng him to fall over and onto the mat.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shakes her head.
* Myria hides around the corner, thinking she totally screwed up again.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr walks past Myria, giving her a little wave
<Terra> "Are all Erusians like that?"
* Chad`Winters groans as he pulls himself up, his hand grabs onto the hilt and he stands up, rubbing the side of his head. He turns to look at Cheryl. 1"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR?!"
<Myria> ...h...hi...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hello
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What was what for?
<Myria> ...ummm...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Problem?
* Myria nod nods
* Chad`Winters growls and rubs the side of his head where the hilt hit.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> .... okay... You want to talk about...it?
<Myria> I screwed up...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> How? 6She offers a hand on Myria's shoulder, acting concerned.
<Chad`Winters> Do you always throw swords at peoples heads? 6He scowls at Cherl.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Cheryl
<Myria> I...ummm...flashed Chad...
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr blinks. She steps back. "Why?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Do you always throw swords at people who step into rooms? 6She shows her teeth
<Chad`Winters> I got distracted, the sword slipped out of my hand.
<Myria> I thought it would be funny to see his reaction...it was funny in human videos...
<Chad`Winters> NRP: *cheryl walks by with a sword through her skull* Yeah yeah real funny...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You can't flash people!
<Myria> ...wh...why not...?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> It's not decent.
<Myria> Decent?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... it's morally wrong to flash people unless you're intimate and alone.
<Myria> Why?
* Chad`Winters sighs, then looks over at Cheryl, studying her.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... It just is!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What? 6She stops smiling.
<Chad`Winters> You're about the only last weapons melee expert on this ship right now.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Pfft.
<Terra> "What's your point, Chad?"
<Myria> No one is ever straight with me...
<Chad`Winters> I can't get better at using a sword by fighting air.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *sighs* Fine, showing your ... private parts...with someone you're not...intimate with...is considered immoral.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> It's suppose to be between people who...care for each other
<Myria> ...but why?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Maybe you should fight a training drone.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I just told you why
<Chad`Winters> They don't think the way I need an opponent to think.
<Myria> But..I don't understand...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Your body is ... special. 6She blushes a deep red. "And you should only share it with someone very special to you."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I don't think anyone thinks the way you want them to think, Chad.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: <Myria> I shared it with john.
<Chad`Winters> No, but your whip is the closest thing to what I'm looking for.
* Myria just looks confused.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *Sighs, looking extremely uncomfortable*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... is that a come on line, Winters?
* Chad`Winters pauses, then suddenly groans, smacking his forehead
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl chuckles, turning to go.
<Myria> What you say is alien to me...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, since most of us are aliens, you might want to try to understand.
<Chad`Winters> So how 'bout it champ? 6He swings the sword to rest it across his shoulders, sliding his right hand into his pocket. 1"Care to help me train?"
<Myria> Ok...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> When you like someone, you try to get to know them. Maybe go on a date, share a few... kisses.. 6She shifts. "Then, if and when you two become close, you let him see your body..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Chad, I wouldn't want to train with you if you were the last man on PAX.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns to face him.,
<Terra> "How good are the drones?"
<Chad`Winters> I know, but that's why I could use you. You won't hold back.
<DeathStar> NRP: *The drones run into the wall*
<Myria> Our cultures are different...when Erusian females reach their mating cycle...a madness takes over...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah, but I might hurt you, Winters. And Warren would get cross.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, humans believe in love and romance, not ... mating.
<DeathStar> NRP: Hold on, they want me to switch servers.
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* Topic is 'The Alien Wars 4: PAX | Tuesday - 8 EST and Wednesday - 8 EST | Season 10 "Wars": 2 of 20 completed | Episode 3: Phoenix Part III | Also called Episode 3: The Death of Xanatos Durran or "How Do You Kill A Loser?"'
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<DeathStar> NRP: Continue
<Myria> My aunt was in love with a human...but...it did not work out...
* Chad`Winters glances down at the floor then up at Cheryl. His eyes looking deep into hers.
<Terra> "Hey, I have an idea now! Shock gloves!"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr gets a distant look. "Yeah, I know how it is. But, you keep trying."
<Myria> In the Ascendancy...Yloi did not love...what you call marriage...it was political.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I don't think I could live that way. I want...love. 6She shrugs her shoulder wistfully, looking a bit sad.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ....
* Chad`Winters blinks at the distraction then looks over at Terra, wondering why of all moments, she'd open her mouth now.
<Myria> I am Erusian...I am Yloi.
<Terra> "What? I was looking for some type of weapon I could use against dark ones."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Then I'm sorry to hear you do not love.
<Terra> "Sorry if I interrupted anything."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Oh, you interrupted nothing. 6She turns to go
* Chad`Winters rubs the back of his head and looks back over at Cheryl. 1"I guess I was wrong about you Cheryl."
<Myria> I don't know how...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glacnes back. "Wrong about what?"
<Chad`Winters> When you slugged me on the observation deck, I was wrong about that.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You care. When you care about someone so much, so very much, that you know you'd do anything to be with them and protect them, that's love.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Huh?
<Myria> I don't know how that feels.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hm. I hope you do one day. 6She shrugs her shoulders again
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snorts, as if remembering something. "Look, don't make me want to kick your ass."
* Chad`Winters just gives her a cocky smile in response.
<Myria> My aunt is hurting...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Feh, whatever. Fine. 6She pulls her uniform jacket off, then snaps her whip to life.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Sometimes love hurts.
* Chad`Winters takes a step back, not expecting this response from Cheryl.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Look, you need training, and you're right. So come on.
<Myria> ...I don't want to hurt...
* Chad`Winters nods his head then pulls his elbow down, bringing the sword to his side. He catches it and holds it vertically infront of him
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> No one does. But when it's right, it's worth the chance. 6* She looks down
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snaps out her whip to knock it out of his hand
* Chad`Winters kicks backwards, swinging his arms outwards to let the whip snap before him
* Terra sits back and watches
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns, pulling the whip back, then cracking out her arm again for where he moved.
* Myria sighs
* Chad`Winters spins the sword infront of him to knock the whip to the side
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl twists her arm, sending the whip spinning, trying to wrap it arm his wrist while he spins the sword.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leans against the wall, looking a little sad and thoughtful.
* Chad`Winters shifts his stance, spreading his legs out and leaning back as the whip wraps around his wrist. He quickly tosses the sword towards his other hand
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl jerks back, trying to throw him off balance.
<Myria> ...what is it?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Just thinking. I was in love once. 6She glances at Myria. "I don't regret it. I'd do it again."
<Myria> In love?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes.
* Chad`Winters slams front foot down as she jerks back to counter the pull as much as possible. He grabs onto the sword, having to shift the hilt in his hand several times to get comfortable
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl suddenly deactivates the whip, then reforms it, and slaps it out at his face.
<Myria> Who...?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr laughs a bit. "That's not important." 6She looks embarrassed.
* Chad`Winters head snaps back, a small red mark appearing on his face. He takes several steps back and holds the sword out again, this time horizontally
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snaps the whip up and brings it down at him.
<Myria> Uhhhh?
* Chad`Winters steps forward and to the side, shifting his sword horizontally and swinging upwards to deflect the whip
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shifts, glancing away.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl brings the whip back to her side.
* Chad`Winters rolls his neck, and slides his left hand behind his back, forcing himself to use his right hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl does a quick snap at his face again.
* Chad`Winters twists his body, letting it nick the side of his face. He swings his sword, but is late at blocking
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You really should stick with what you're good at.
<Chad`Winters> Hitting people's soft spots with well placed words?
* Myria blinks...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *Snorts*
<Chad`Winters> Looking good?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl suddenly lashes out her whip at his throat, aiming to wrap around it.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> It's nothing. 6She pushes off the wall, as if getting ready to go.
* Chad`Winters twists his body, his right arm swinging infront of the whip to cause it to wrap around it, while his left hand grabs onto the sword he let go of seconds earlier. He swings his left hand around and moves to cut the whip
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl deactivates the whip again.
<Myria> Ok...
* Chad`Winters scowls and tosses the sword back into his right hand, shifting it around slightly.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I should go. 6She begins to walk off.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands there, motioning for him to attack her.
* Chad`Winters dashes in towards her, his body bent forward and his sword kept parallel to his body
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl yawns as she waits.
* Chad`Winters shifts his weight and twists, sliding and thrusting his sword out directly towards her, his left hand still held against his back
<Myria> Bye...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hops to the side, activates her whips, and sends it cracking down at his side.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr waves, turning to face her as she walks backwards. "I recommend you try love at least once, Myria, before you dismiss it." 6She smiles again and steps around the corner
<Myria> Ok...
* Chad`Winters scowls as the whip hits its target. He turns to face her again, holding his sword horizontal to her
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl twists the whip, then does a spin crack at his head
* Chad`Winters leans back, swinging his sword out to intercept
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl kicks at his gut as soon as he lifts the sword to intercept
* Chad`Winters tenses his stomach as the kick connects, he takes a step back then shifts his weight forward, thrusting at her again.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps to the side, then brings her whip back to her.
* Chad`Winters smirks then swings his outside foot around and steps to his side with it, twisting his entire body and bringing the sword sideways towards her
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leaps straight up, twisting and bringing the whip down at his head
* Chad`Winters brings his arm back and holds the sword above his head to intercept the whip.
<DeathStar> 6* Lets her whip wrap around the sword. As her feet land, she jerks back, trying to disarm him.
* Chad`Winters grunts as he tries to tighten his grip on the hilt so she can't pull it out of his hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's lips curl into a smile.
* Chad`Winters suddenly let's go of the hilt as she pulls, and punches the hilt as it goes by his hand, aiming it directly towards her midsection
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps back as it hits.
* Chad`Winters frowns. 1"My aim was off...I was aiming for your weapon hand...."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl deactivates her whip. "Your aim was off. Bitch." 6She snorts, a grin still there.
* Chad`Winters takes in a deep breathe and wipes his foread clean.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stretches, not looking bothered that he managed to land a blow. She really never seemed that wild in the fight
<Chad`Winters> This helped...6He walks over to her and bends over, picking up the training sword.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Whatever floats your boat.
<Chad`Winters> Any chance you can do it again? 6He stands upright, crossing his arms, the blade sticking off to his right side
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Eh. Sure. 6She shrugs, glancing away.
<Chad`Winters> Can you materialize two whips?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Aren't you an eager beaver.
<Chad`Winters> Well I figure when I get comfortable with one whip, I'll need a second whip to push my reactions. And after that, it'll have to be in the dark.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm not some toy... 6She sounds exasperated.
Session C
Session Start: Tue Apr 10 00:00:00 2007
Session Ident: #taw
<Terra> "I ought to train myself, too, but..."
* Myria has left #taw
<Chad`Winters> I apologize. 6He bows his head to her. 1"I didn't mean it like that."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Really, Chad, if you just want to spend time with me, you should get over it.
* Chad`Winters quirks his eyebrow at her. 1"...."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks amused with herself
<Chad`Winters> Did you pick up a raincoat yet?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What the hell does that mean?
<DeathStar> 6* She looks annoyed with him now.
<Chad`Winters> To prepare for the worst. 6He tosses the sword over to the rack, letting it clatter on the stand.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Humans. 6She mutters.
* Chad`Winters he moves to step out, stopping at the doorway.
<Chad`Winters> Or the best in your case. But if you want a better defintion, ask Warren. 6He sticks out his tongue at her and pulls his left eye lid down. Then move sout.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl blinks. "Did he just...do what I think I saw..?"
<Terra> "... did you just insult me by lumping me with him?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl smiles a bit where Chad left, then glances at Terra. "Hmmm?"
<Terra> "You said 'humans', or don't I count?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Sorry. It was a compliment. 6She puts her hands on her hip, glancing back where Chad left.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren passes Chad.
* Terra eyes Cheryl, trying to determine whether she was serious
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks amused, in any event.
* Chad`Winters nods to Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren quirks a brow at his face. "Burning yourself for fun now?"
<Terra> "I should ask Warren what that meant, too."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'd love to know myself, but I'm not asking Warren. 6She steps out.
<Terra> "See you."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Later, Terra.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl smiles at Terra, friendly like.
<Chad`Winters> Nah, it appears I have a fetish for whips.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses.
* Chad`Winters quickly turns around a corner.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances over his shoulder.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leans against a wall as Chad walks past her. "So, been glancing at girls naked?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren continues on. Chad will pay later.
* Terra heads out of the training room
<DeathStar> 6* Pope works on his starfighter.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick does paperwork
* Chad`Winters coughs and looks at Zephyr, putting on a look of innocence, his hands infront of him. 1"It wasn't my fault!"
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton does jailtime.
<Chad`Winters> Wait...How do you know about that?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yeah, sure. 6She pushes off the wall. "You just be nice to Myria. She's not use to our ways."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> She told me after looking crestfallen.
* Terra walks up to Warren. "Hey.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, clearly about to find someone. He glances at Terra. "Yes. Do you need something?"
<Terra> "Just wondering... what's so important about a raincoat?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> ....
<DeathStar> <Warren> So you don't get wet. 6He goes to step around Terra, looking as if he doesn't want to have this conversation with her
<Chad`Winters> It wasn't me. I was just practicing and all of a sudden she lifted her top.
<Terra> "... right..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Right. Sure.
<Terra> "I'll just bother Chad about it."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I approve of that idea.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hurries on, even for a bad leg.
* Terra nods to Warren, smiling, then heads on
* Chad`Winters tilts his head at her. 1"I can't believe you have no faith in me anymore. He crosses his arms and sniffles slightly.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hmph. 6She goes to walk off, holding her head up
<Chad`Winters> I swear I didn't try to look! She got me so much off guard that lost my grip on my sword and nearly took out Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr spins her head around to stare at Chad.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... 6She just walks on
* Chad`Winters frowns, then scratches the back of his head
* Terra looks for Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* Terra finds Chad! Zelda music plays
<Terra> "Chad. What's so important about this raincoat?"
<Chad`Winters> GYAGH! 6Chad jumps then looks at Terra, blinking at her.
<Terra> "You asked Cheryl if she had a raincoat yet."
<Chad`Winters> ...We've been having problems with the Fire Response Systems lately and sprinklers have been turning on without warning.
<Chad`Winters> You should get one just in case.
<Terra> "... is that all? Really?"
* Terra doesn't sound convinced
<Chad`Winters> No, it's a euphanism for a condom.
<Terra> "... oh."
<Terra> "... bastard. I had to ask Warren what you meant..."
<Terra> "So, why ask Cheryl that?"
<Chad`Winters> You're a pilot?
<Terra> "... what the hell does that have to do with Cheryl's sex life?"
* Chad`Winters smacks his forehead. 1"God I have a migraine suddenly."
<Terra> "Just answer the question."
<Chad`Winters> Ask the ship's computer. I have to go pick up my daughter from day care. 6He turns, moving away
<Terra> "You think I'm just going to let you piss about with me like that?"
<Chad`Winters> XO! 6He just waves his hand dismissively and walks off.
* Terra follows
<Terra> "If she has a boyfriend, just say so. Don't start throwing around questions like that and expect me to just ignore them. Oh, and yes, I am a pilot."
* Chad`Winters doesn't even look back. 1"Cheryl doesn't have a boyfriend. It's just a childish game we have.
<Terra> "And the pilot question?"
<Chad`Winters> It was a lead-up to an insult but I lost interest in.
<Terra> "Don't worry, it probably wasn't any good, anyway."
<Chad`Winters> No insult's good with out a really nice punchline. 6He steps on an elevator turning to look at her.
<Terra> "Your insults are pathetic anyway."
<Chad`Winters> Well we can't all be handy at insults like you. 6He reaches over and hits a different floor button. He doors begin to close slowly
<Terra> "I guess not." *smiles and walks off*
<DeathStar> -END
Session Close: Tue Apr 10 00:46:06 2007lose: Tue Apr 10 00:00:00 2007