Session Start: Wed Apr 25 20:00:52 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070425.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-585.10.30
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances over his desk at Chad, then back at his paperwork. "You have here that Erevis was on "vacation"?
* Seraphna sits in the mess hall, having a meal while she reads over something on her datapad.
* Chad`Winters leans back in his seat. 1"I assumed that's what she meant."
<DeathStar> <Darien> From the whole "I resign" you got that?
* Xanatos sits down across from Sera.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis works on her sketchbook in the garden
<Chad`Winters> Oh she said I resign...I thought she said re-signed. I thought she re-enlisted for some reason.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Don't be stupid.
* Chad`Winters shrugs. 1"I figured she wasn't thinking straight, what with everyone pointing fingers at her.
* Seraphna looks up at Xan, her comms off on the tavle.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I think she's thinking very clearly. She's Erevis. And the fact is she's denied us any pregnancy tests and being a citizen now, I can't force her."
* Xanatos rubs his chin slowly, looking at her. "...Did you sleep ok?"
<Chad`Winters> Some would say that's evidence enough that she is pregnant
<DeathStar> <Darien> Perhaps so.
<Xanatos> *Marcus is also in the garden, though he isn't really paying attention to Erevis. His head is propped up as he looks towards the stars.
* Jackieness is now known as Arhn
* Arhn enters the garden herself...day three out of her quarters and the end of any mourning ritual that Erusians have.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien lets out a breath through his nose, slightly annoyed about something, but then pulls out a folder and tosses it over to Chad
* Chad`Winters reaches over, grabbing the folder. He leans back, opening it
<Xanatos> *Marcus glances towards Arhn, tilting his head. "Oh I remember you. Erusian ambassador or something like that...right?"
<DeathStar> 6* It's a detailed folder and history about Dominick Cross, and his time in the military and rise to a counselor. It appears perfectly legit
<Arhn> That is correct.
* Seraphna nods slowly, looking down a little.
* Chad`Winters 's eyes move back and forther quickly as he runs through the folder, flipping the pages.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> How have you been?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Pretty airtight. I could see why Warren wouldn't suspect him.
<Arhn> I have been...recovering.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Recovering?
<Chad`Winters> Agreed.
<DeathStar> <Darien> He has Spade's fighting style. Or, at least, something similiar to it.
<Arhn> Yes..I have been engaged for quite a period in a mourning ritual of my people...
<Chad`Winters> How do you know this?
<DeathStar> <Darien> From holding hands.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Mourning ritual? How long?
<Chad`Winters> Disturbing. 6He scratches his jaw. 1"The use of a fighting style that similiar to Spades would be enough to cause suspicion.
<Arhn> I...am uncertain...days...weeks...? Over a month? Two? Time is lost...
<DeathStar> <Darien> It practically screams "Pay attenton to me"
* Xanatos rubs his face glances down at the table. "I'm really not sure what to say...but I know it is really going to boil down too two choices. Either we try to make this work, or we just step away from it now."
<Xanatos> *Marcus blinks and eyes Arhn. "And what about your Ambassador duties? You just neglected them?"
* Seraphna signs, "I'm the one here afraid of yu stepping away... so..."
<Chad`Winters> Aye, it does. So if he is Spade, he's either getting ready to make his move or something worse.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pauses in her drawing, rubbing her hand, frowning a bit.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I can't see how he is Spade. This guy has an entire history. A family lineage you can follow.
* Ariel knocks on Darien's door.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses. "Enter."
<Xanatos> I just don't think i've been very fair to you. I've enacted a relationship with you, slept with you and made you fall in love with me, all while loving someone else. I just don't understand why you still want to make this work?
<Arhn> An ambassador is not needed now...we are at war.
<Chad`Winters> Their time spent was over a a moderate amount of time...Meaning he would have contact with William.
* Seraphna signs again, "Love isn't that easily discarded."
* Ariel steps in, pausing a little as she sees Chad. She seems a little surprised. "Am I interupting something?"
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Oh well I guess that makes sense. So this mourning ritual...is it because someone died or because it was just that time of the year ?
<DeathStar> <Darien> We're discussing Dominick Cross. We think he's an agent of Spade. Perhaps carrying on his work.
* Chad`Winters eyes Darien, wondering why he's so open about this
<DeathStar> 6* Darien doesn't seem to notice the look
<Xanatos> Can I aks you something? *he sits up strait now, peering at Sera*
<Arhn> Warren Carmichael.
* Ariel nods slowly, considering that posibility.
* Seraphna looks at him, nodding.
<Ariel> "That reminds me... I did speak to Erevis the other day about the posibility of Spade still being alive."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh?
<Xanatos> *Marcus tilts his head back and nods. "Well, it's not even been a month since that happened. But...well it is good to see you out and about."
<Seraphna> << ...How did that even come up? >>
<Arhn> We had a...relationship.
<Xanatos> No matter what you do, will he feel what is going on? Your emotions and what-not? Is there no way for you to block it or something?
* Chad`Winters looks over at Ariel. 1"Do explain."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> You and the Captain were in a relationship!? But...I thought...Cheryl...*he rubs his chin, frowning*
* Ariel shrugs a little, "She is the most experienced psionic on the ship. So I inquired with her about the posibility of psionic transference."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Is that actually possible?
* Chad`Winters tilts his head slightly. 1"Interesting...But if that was a possibility. Being a psionic is genetic based normally.
<Arhn> No...before that...the original Pax project...
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, Katrina was a low level empath, but Erevis managed to knock her abilities up. What if Dominick was a low level - his powers might not have been picked up.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Oh, well I have no idea about that. I just came onto this ship as a civillian. Still would be if they didn't lose so many people to those Dark Ones.
* Seraphna thinks about it
<Chad`Winters> He isn't registered as a psionic tho.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Sometimes Empaths aren't picked up. Katrina was different in that she was highly empathic.
* Seraphna signs, "...I'm pretty experienced in the bond, and blocking is possible, but it's generally an unsafe thing to do, you let your guard down."
<Arhn> Well...Erusian memories are...longer...I suppose.
<Ariel> "I would not discount psionics as something related to genetics either. I wouldn't be surprised if the genetic differences were the result of spiritua ones, rather than vice versa."
<Chad`Winters> Hmmm....Genetic Engineering could also theoretically alter one's abilities...
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Like their lifespans?
<Xanatos> The only way I can deal with this...this bond...is if I know that when i'm with you, it's just us. No Darien creeping around in the back of your mind.
<DeathStar> <Darien> It's still a lot of speculation on our part. I doubt Dominick would confess to anything.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien suddenly snorts at something.
<Chad`Winters> ...Yes?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Nothing.
<Ariel> "No..." *pauses* "He wouldn't. But... it is an avenue worth observing."
<Seraphna> << It's not THAT funny... >>
<Arhn> Yes.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, for now, we can safely assume Dominick is probably either an Agent of Spade, or Spade himself using this...psionic transferrence.
<Xanatos> *Marcus glances from the stars back to Arhn. "Tell me something, Lady Arhnya. Do you ever have fun?"
<Chad`Winters> Which makes him dangerous.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes. Yes it does.
* Chad`Winters scratches his neck as he thinks, his head tilting slightly
<Arhn> Fun...?
* Seraphna blushes
* Seraphna signs, "Hun... I think HE'D block it if I didn't."
<Chad`Winters> We could try to force his hand...but it'd be dangerous.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Still, we've had people in contact with Dominick for months, right? Em, Kyouki, even ERevis. Wouldn't one of them have sensed him?
<Chad`Winters> Erevis never pries without permission usually. Em, she's still learning to control her powers and Kyouki...Kyouki's never been in contact with Spade.
<DeathStar> <Dominick> I see.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I see.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Oh you know, getting out of the room and going to a club or a movie. Or just sitting around in the garden and looking at the stars. Things that you enjoy to do, because they make you smile.
<DeathStar> 6* The communicator on Darien's desk beeps. He leans over. "Yes?" <Tom Pilot> Uh sir. You might want to step out here. Like, RIGHT NOW
* Ariel shakes her head slowly, "It is, unfortunately, an area still not entirely underst-"
* Xanatos nods his head, "I really enjoy being around you, so I really would hate to lose that. Though I have feelings for Erevis, she is only my friend and nothing more, so I can assure you that you have nothing to worry about there. And if I can be sure that it's just us. Then I would love to make this work."
<Chad`Winters> We could always have one of them probe his mind. Two things would happen. He'd either block them, showing us he has some abilities or we'd be able to get a good pull. Of course if he's good he could lead them on...
* Seraphna smiles and nods.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at the two of them, then stands up
* Chad`Winters nods to Darien and stands up, moving past Ariel and onto the bridge
<Arhn> I like to sing.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps onto the bridge. The viewscreen shows a Dark Ship floating around, apparantly just chilling out in space doing nothing.
* Xanatos slides around the table to sit beside her. "I was awful lonely last night...first time i'd slept in that bed in a pretty good while." He notes with a small frown.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias comes flying down the hallway on his hoverboard. He veers around two people.
* Chad`Winters tilts his head slightly. 1"This is peculiar.
* Seraphna nods and blushes a bit
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Oh yeah? *he pauses and then remembers* Ohhh, I remember you sang for the dance we had here. It was really beautiful. *he says with a nod*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yellow alert. 6He tells. The ship raises it's shields and a yellow alert alarm sounds.
* Seraphna blinks
* Seraphna looks up and then refocuses.
* Xanatos glances up. "Sounds like trouble."
* Seraphna signs, "Dark Ones."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias shifts his weight and comes to a stop, sliding sideways. He glances around.
<DeathStar> <Darien> It's just floating there. Is that typical behavior?
* Ariel follows Darien. She eyes the ship closely.
<Ariel> "...do you think it's..."
<Chad`Winters> No.
<Arhn> It seems something is happening.
<Xanatos> Probably. *he stands and begins to move toward the bridge*
<Chad`Winters> NRP: BRB
* Seraphna gets up and grabs her comms, heading for the bridge.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Perhaps we should blow it up from here. While it's distracted.
<Xanatos> *Marcus glances around. "Yeah, we're probably about to be attacked."
* Seraphna steps onto the bridge, heading to her station.
* Xanatos steps on after Sera, glancing at the ship through the viewport.
<Ariel> "...Darien. I request launch of a short range probe."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Wouldn't that alert it to us?
<Ariel> "It needn't get closer than we are now. But... a different perspective could be highly beneficial."
* Chad`Winters leans forward on the railing. 1"Have you had time to read my last mission request to Warren yet?"
<Xanatos> *Marcus glances at Arhn. "It might be best for you to return to your quarters. I'm not sure what Ambassadors are supposed to do though...soo...*he rubs the back of his neck, she could tell he is definitely green*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Serena, launch a probe. 6He glances at Chad. "Vaguely."
<Arhn> Yes, I suppose I should. It was good talking to you.
<Chad`Winters> This could be the opportunity I've been looking for to test out my biological weapon.
* Seraphna launches it, "...Probe away."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll keep that in mind. What are we looking for, Ariel?
<Xanatos> *Marcus nods his head. "I'll see you again. Maybe I can convince you to sing me a song." He smiles.
<Chad`Winters> She's most likely hoping Avalon is on the ship.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr and Cheryl both step onto the bridge. Zephyr walks up beside Ariel while Cheryl takes an aloof position
<Ariel> "Structural damage."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances out at the ship.
<Arhn> Perhaps. Good bye. *leaves the garden to return to her quarters*
* Seraphna has the probe maintain safe distance, moving to get another look at the ship.
<Xanatos> *Marcus glances over at Erevis, then looks back out at the ship.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias hops off his board and picks it up. He hooks it onto his back and starts walking towards the hanger
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods, a bit confused, but looks toward the viewscreen as the probe's view appears on. As it circles, it apperas to be a normal Dark Ship, except for a scar on the top, that seems to have healed over
* Xanatos crosses his arms as he watches.
* Chad`Winters looks over at Ariel. 1"So that's what you're looking for Ariel.
* Ariel frowns, "...I believe the ship is acting unusually, because it is abandoned."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Abandoned? Because of the scar.
<Chad`Winters> Or because Wind no longer needed it.
<DeathStar> <Darien> *hisses* That's the ship he took.
* Ariel nods.
* Arhn is now known as Cassandra`
* Cassandra` steps on to the bridge.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, this would be a perfect time to look inside one.
<Chad`Winters> Than that would mean we would find no Dark One's on the ship.
<Chad`Winters> In theory atleast.
<Seraphna> << Think he might still be in there...? >>
<Xanatos> At least none that were capable of flying that thing.
<DeathStar> <<If he is, it would be best to blow up the ship now>>
<Chad`Winters> Why would Wind have left any alive.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I think we should blow it up.
<Chad`Winters> I think we should board it. Do you really think blowing it up's going to kill him anyways?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes, I do. If we used all our firepower on it.
* Ariel considers.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> There's no way he would be on there if it's floating around doing nothing. We should take this moment. We'll be fighting other Dark Ships.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stubbornly crosses his arms, clearly itching to blow it up.
<Ariel> "If he is on board, there is a possibility it would kill him. But..."
<Seraphna> "...Why is there no reason for him to be on there?"
<Seraphna> "...Do we know him enough to simply guess such a thing? I say blow it."
<Xanatos> Because it is just floating there? He was in a big hurry before, Why suddenly just chill?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Anyone else consider that thing might have the location of the homeworld?
<Chad`Winters> He obvioulsy can access Hyperspace. Who's to say he didn't jump himself out of there.
* Xanatos glances at Cheryl. "She's got a point. We could learn alot from that thing."
* Chad`Winters glances at Cheryl. 1"Agreed."
<Seraphna> << You see why we always get into trouble now? >>
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gives Xan a look over.
<DeathStar> Very well. If you all wish to board the ship, fine . But Ariel stays here.
<Chad`Winters> Usage of the runes or not?
* Ariel looks at Darien, then nods. "I will stay then."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Definitely not. Last thing I want is Wind being over there, killing you all, and getting runes.
* Chad`Winters nods. He turns, and moves out of the hanger, making his way to the hanger. He taps his comm tlaking into it briefly.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl and Zephyr both follow him.
<Cassandra`> You realize you're going in without any concrete intel, right?
* Xanatos steps back and turns moving out after them.
<DeathStar> <<Sera, I want the fire rune loaded into the power center so we can blast that thing to pieces if this is a trap>>
<Seraphna> <<Understood.>>
* Seraphna gets up and heads to engineering.
<Xanatos> *Marcus glances over at Erevis. "Doesn't seem to be moving, does it?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 6She seems to be studying it hard. "No."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glacnes at Ariel.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> You don't think it is just trying to lure us into a trap, do you?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Cassandra, if you wish to go, you can. But you can stay here if you wish.
<Alicia> <Hotaru> *steps onto the bridge herself*
* Alicia is now known as Terra
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Terra
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr and Cheryl flank either side of Chad. <Zephyr> Think we'll find anything?
<Ariel> "...if he IS there, he wouldn't set a trap like this to kill us. He's more direct than that. You know that."
<Chad`Winters> Even if we dont' find anything, I'll be able to test out my new weapon.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien clearly doesn't believe that.
* Seraphna has the fire rune installed, looking things over as she checks over some notes. <<Alright hun, we're good to go...>>
<DeathStar> <<Understood. ... Thanks>>
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I hope there's some of those things left alive over there... *she grumbles*
<Seraphna> <<You feel nervous, didn't know you were capable of that one...>>
<Chad`Winters> If the ship is still alive, it'll probably try to defend itself.
<Cassandra`> Well, someone has to make sure all heads get back home. I'll suit up.
<DeathStar> <<Frankly, the only thing I think could kill Wind is this ship's full attack on him. While he's not expecting it. Because he could dodge it he's fast enough. We're blowing our only chance of surprise if he's on it.>>
* Xanatos catches up with them. "I think someone else should lose a limb on this one. I'm starting to run out."
* Chad`Winters stops as a tech walks upto him with a silver case. He opens it up and Chad reaches inside, pulling out a small injector
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You want me to lose a limb...?
<Xanatos> It was...a joke. *he frowns*
<Ariel> Setsuna> "I'll pass, thanks."
* Chad`Winters turns to Xanatos, eyeing his dangerously
<Terra> <Hotaru> "Captain? What are your plans?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Why would you joke abotu something so horrible.
<Seraphna> <<Well if my theory was right, keeping Erevis on this ship is insurance for us...>>
<DeathStar> <Darien> I plan to sit right here.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits down in his chair.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *nods* "Then I too shall wait."
* Xanatos glances between them. "I dunno."
<Seraphna> <Hey Hota...>
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
<Terra> <Hotaru> <Hey. What's up?>
* Chad`Winters reaches over and pulls out a purple vial, loading it into the injector. He nods to the tech and slides it inhis tech belt.
* Cassandra` goes to suit up...though she thinks they should just blow it away.
<Seraphna> <My minds been all over the last few days... did I tell you yet...?>
<Terra> <Hotaru> <Tell me what?>
<Seraphna> <I bonded...>
* Terra watches the proceedings from working on her fighter
<Terra> <Hotaru> <Oh? Who with?>
<Seraphna> <Darien.>
<Chad`Winters> I'm ready on my part. 6He glances around. 1"Xanatos, get the shuttle prepped
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr and Cheryl both get into the shuttle.
* Xanatos nods and moves forward to hop in the shuttle and begin prepping it for launch.
* Terra heads over. "Let me guess, you don't want me coming."
<Ariel> Setsuna> *steps onto the shuttle, with her sorta big gun*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> That's a sorta big gun!
* Terra waits a moment, then steps onboard if no-one complains
<Cassandra`> I think this is an overall bad idea. *steps into the hangar*
* Chad`Winters looks at her step on. He moves onto the shuttle himself.
* Xanatos motions for Terra to take the co-pilot seat beside him.
* Terra sits next to Xan, smiling a bit
<Seraphna> *Airier hops onto the shuttle, adjusting his jacket.
* Chad`Winters eyes Airier, wondering if he just sits in the hanger hoping for a mission.
* Xanatos nods to her as he leans back, waiting for everyone to enter the shuttle. "Let me know when we're ready, Chad."
<Seraphna> *Airier eyes Chad, wondering...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leans back, looking rather blank.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Well... you know what they say. 'Know thy enemy'."
<Terra> "You okay, Cheryl?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Fine.
* Terra nods a bit
* Cassandra` steps on to the shuttle.
<Ariel> Em> *mentally prepares herself for operation 'save their sorry asses'*
<Cassandra`> My duty.
<Chad`Winters> Let's go.
<Terra> <Hotaru> <You think they'll need help, Em?>
* Xanatos nods and closes the ramp, lifting the shuttle up and blasting out of the hanger.
<Seraphna> <You went awful quiet sis.>
<Chad`Winters> We don't know if there's going to be breatheable air inside any longer. I suggest everyone bring an air supply with.
<Ariel> Em> <Help... I dunno. Will there be trouble? There's ALWAYS trouble. They wouldn't even bother with a report if there wasn't trouble.>
<DeathStar> 6* They approach the Dark Ship, it getting ever larger, and creepier.
* Chad`Winters stares at it, as he studies it.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *to Sera* <Really?> *to Em* <I guess we should stay ready then..>
* Xanatos keeps his eyes open on the ship. Trusting Terra with the sensors incase anything funny happens.
* Terra keeps her eyes on the sensors
<DeathStar> 6* They fly closer and closer - they can see a small hole in the side, which must be the hanger
* Xanatos manuevers the shuttle toward that spot.
* Chad`Winters moves over to the back wall of the shuttle and pulls out a small oxygen tank. He attaches it to his face.
<Seraphna> <Yeah...>
<Seraphna> *Airier puts his mask on and goggles.
<DeathStar> 6* As the shuttle enters, the hole closes, and the area around them seems to be recycling something. Obviously it's reacting to an object being inside it
* Chad`Winters hmm's as their exit closes
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Ew. It sounds creepy. Like a stomach
* Xanatos tenses, ready to blast out if he has too.
<DeathStar> 6* As it finishes, a hole in front of them opens, revealing a landing pad - complete with Dark Starfighters
<Chad`Winters> That's because the shittle is normally alive.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Ship
<Terra> "Biological spaceships..."
* Xanatos moves over to the land pad and lands the shuttle.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...right. Disliking these things more now."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gets to her feet.
* Terra takes a last look at the readings once the shuttle lands, then puts her mask and goggles on
<Chad`Winters> We should see if we can't drag one of those back. Terra is their breathable air?
<Ariel> Setsuna> *looks at Terra* "...I don't think she's taking chances, after last time."
<Xanatos> Do you blame us? *he glances down to see if the air is breathable*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Eh. 6She steps out of the shuttle and walks down it, taking a deep breath
<Terra> "There is.. but.. do you want your balls getting infected?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Cheryl... 6She hurries out after her.
* Chad`Winters moves down after Cheryl and Zephyr
* Terra follows
<Seraphna> *Airier steps out and looks around, double checking his weapons.
* Xanatos places the shuttle on standby before stand and moving down the ramp.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl and Zephyr forgo the breathing masks, unlike the others.
* Chad`Winters moves across the landing pad towards a Dark Fighter. He pulls out his scanner, quickly running a scan on it.
* Cassandra` seals up her armor and then heads down...
<Cassandra`> *comm* Pax, can you read me?
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> Loud and clear
<Ariel> Setsuna> *wears a helmet, just incase she ends up in space somehow*
<Chad`Winters> Hmmm...The ships aren't active...
<Xanatos> Isn't that a good thing?
<Terra> "Unless it means it's a trap."
<Chad`Winters> Yeah....6He turns, glancing for an exit.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks forward picking one of the tunnels.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks around at the walls, making a face
* Chad`Winters eyes Cheryl. 1"Where do you think your going.
<Cassandra`> *comm* We're in. Zepyr and Cheryl are not suited up. There are several fighters here. The ship hasn't reacted to our presence directly. Its more like the functions of a body regulating its hearbeat than self-awareness.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Ariel.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Okay. We all know it could be a trap. You don't need to keep reinterating it."
<Terra> "Great."
<Seraphna> "...Cheryl and Zephyr are fine."
* Ariel nods. "They should still be cautious... the ship is an unknown. That's the point."
* Seraphna sits back at her console.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps walking, ignoring Chad
* Xanatos checks his pistols then glances at Chad. "Orders?"
<Chad`Winters> Stick together. 6He moves after Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr follows Chad.
* Terra keeps following Cheryl
* Xanatos nods and moves along with them.
<Chad`Winters> The hallways are like the tunnels in a hive.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl runs her hand along the sides, glancing at them afterwards. She eyes a layer of mucus on them.
<Seraphna> *Airier moves with them all, quieter then usual.
<Terra> "Why can't these places be clean?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Is your insides clean?
<DeathStar> 6* They reach the first area with tons of tunnel branching parts, but they're all sealed except one.
* Chad`Winters reaches into his tact belt and pulls out a pair of goggles. He slips them over his head, adjusting his vision
<Terra> "Ehh... good point."
<Ariel> Setsuna> *keeps her gun ready, and the safety off*
<Chad`Winters> Sealed...Makes sense. They have to seal off hull breaches somehow.
<Terra> "Good job they're not all sealed."
* Cassandra` keeps her heavy gun at the ready...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl picks the open tunnel
* Terra sticks with Cheryl
* Chad`Winters steps through after Cheryl.
<Seraphna> *Airier keeps with Cheryl.
* Xanatos moves in through the tunnel as well. He keeps his eyes running the various types of scans that it can process, just incase.
<DeathStar> 6* They walk for a good 2-3 minutes before reaching another intersection point. Again, all sealed but one.
<Chad`Winters> ...That's two in a row...This is definetly set up for us.
* Terra seems a little uneasy herself
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...feel like we're being lead, Chad?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Someone or something wants us to go somewhere.
* Xanatos frowns. "Probably to the main controls of the ship."
<Chad`Winters> The question is what's at the end of this trail of bread crumbs.
<Terra> "They might not know we're here, but... even if they don't, we'll be in trouble when they do."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl just picks the open tunnel again without any talk
<Cassandra`> *comm* Pax, we're proceeding deeper. The tunnels are sealed off except for one path.
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> Doesn't this scream "trap" to anyone?
<Seraphna> "...Ummm yeah."
<Terra> *comm* "Oh, totally."
* Chad`Winters pulls out his pistol in one hand and then grabs a small hilt in his other.
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> Just avoid the elevators.
<Chad`Winters> <Comm> I don't believe these ships have elevators.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr walks along, sticking closer to Chad now.
<Terra> *comm* "Had a bad experience in one?"
<DeathStar> 6* After 2-4 more minutes, they arrive at another intersection. This time, only one is not sealed. It seems they're being led upward and further into the center
* Chad`Winters brings his gun up infront of him, the hilt held agains the grip of his pistol and it's energy side aimed down.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr makes a tch grunt sound.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...does seem like we're being taken to the bridge."
* Xanatos keeps his pistols on the ready, he has a bad feeling about this.
<Terra> "Or the brig."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps up to the open tunnel and moves inside it
* Chad`Winters moves in after Cheryl.
* Terra steps up after Cheryl
* Cassandra` continues on...
* Xanatos moves along as well. He sticks towards the read of the group and is constantly checking behind them.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr taps her hands on her legs.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...do organic ships HAVE brigs?"
<DeathStar> 6* After 5 mins this time, they arrive at three tunnels instead of the usual dozen. Only one is not sealed up. Whereever they're going, they're almost there.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Probably the digestive track
<Terra> "Yeah, probably."
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Well... we seem to be going to the head." *pauses* "...I hope."
<Chad`Winters> ...6Glances at the walls, his head tilting slightly
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl picks Tunnel A
* Terra sticks close to Cheryl, looking uneasy still
* Chad`Winters moves after Cheryl, his gun still aimed past her.
* Seraphna follows Chad and Cheryl.
<Chad`Winters> Wherever we're going, we're not going deeper.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *takes the only unsealed tunnel =P*
<DeathStar> 6* As they move in the tunnel, they enter a wide area. A brain like thing can be seen in the center, with tendrils attached to the walls. The brain like thing actually moves, withering and making sickly sounds. Around it seems to be the control "center", organicly compromised machines, which seem to get power from the brain.
* Xanatos makes a face.
<Chad`Winters> Command center...6He slides his hilt to it's hook and pulls out his datapad, quickly running scans
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks it over with disinterest, whild Zephyr blinks
<Terra> "Okay, looks like we did go to the bridge then."
<Chad`Winters> This ship's awake...
<Ariel> Setsuna> *rolls her eyes*
<DeathStar> <Voice> Quite awake.
* Chad`Winters moves over to the control center, eyeing it.
* Chad`Winters stops, then turns to the voice, aiming his gun towards it.
<Seraphna> *Airier steels himself, "..Who was that...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Wind steps around the brain. He's dressed in a black suit, and wearing his typical sunglasses
* Xanatos tenses, pulling up his pistols towards the voice.
<Cassandra`> *comm* PAX, we have arrived at the command center of the ship. The room is built around a brain-like mass that is connected to the control machinery.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snaps her whip to life, while Zephyr forms her guns.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *aims her weapon*
* Terra readies a fighting pose, just in case.
* Chad`Winters shifts his feet, waiting
<Xanatos> <Comm> We've made contact. With Wind.
<DeathStar> <Wind> Well, that's some greeting.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien jerks forward in his seat.
* Seraphna tenses. <<No one ever listens... god damnit...>>
* Terra doesn't relax her guard, but makes no move to attack. "... you're just here to talk then?"
<DeathStar> <Wind> *waves his hand* We could fight. You would lose. You could even tell Darien to attack us right now, kill me and all of you. But, I wouldn't. He might really pull that trigger.
* Ariel doesn't look paniced.
<Chad`Winters> Them we
<Chad`Winters> Then we're at a stalemate.
<DeathStar> <Wind> Hardly.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien runs through the possibilities of firing on the ship in his head, then leans back, rubbing his face and closing his eyes. He doesn't give the orer.
<Xanatos> So what exactly do you want?
* Chad`Winters eyes his datapad, his left finger tapping on it.
<DeathStar> <Wind> I'm here to help you.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...help?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *snorts*
<Terra> <Kyouki> *heads to the bridge, uncertainly*
<Chad`Winters> Expalin.
* Xanatos decides to lower his weapons, it isn't like they would make a difference right now.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes the message. <<Can we lock on with teleporters, Serena?>>
* Terra relaxes slightly, but not much.
<DeathStar> <Wind> *motions around* I found the homeworld.
<Xanatos> Then why not just go there and destory it yourself?
* Seraphna attempts to get a lock, sending down a message for Myria to get ready.
<DeathStar> <Wind> You can't destroy pure darkness.
<Chad`Winters> So then what good does having their homeworld do us?
<Seraphna> <<No... I can't...>>
<DeathStar> <Wind> I was told this was your mission. Your duty.
<Chad`Winters> But if you want to remake the universe, our mission is pointless.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind puts his hands into his pockets. "I would expect such a response from one corrupted by darkness such as yourself, Chad Winters."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr scowls a bit as Wind talks to Chad
<Cassandra`> <Myria> *gets the teleporter ready*
<DeathStar> 6 *Darien sends a message to Chad. The answer: No
<Terra> "Assuming, for a moment, that we can't... what good does it do our mission if we can't destroy the homeworld anyway?"
<Chad`Winters> Unless you're worried that they'll just jump to your new world and cause the same problems again.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Hey... if they're here DESPITE him making this universe, they seem pretty slippery." *looks to Wind* "So, what are you planning?"
<Xanatos> There cannot be good without evil. *he notes*
<DeathStar> <Wind> Oh, I know they would. Hence, why I planned to blow up your universe.
<Xanatos> So you planned on taking the easy way out?
<Chad`Winters> But you haven't, you don't seem to be going at it the same way as before. Why?
<DeathStar> <Wind> I'm in an agreement.
* Chad`Winters glances at his datapad.
<Xanatos> With Erevis.
<DeathStar> <Wind> Yes.
<Chad`Winters> What is the agreement?
<DeathStar> <Wind> I'm not telling.
<Terra> <Kyouki> *arrives on the bridge* "Status...?"
<Chad`Winters> It's that we complete our mission first isn't it.
* Xanatos glances at Chad before looking at Wind again.
<DeathStar> <Wind> Partially. I'm to aid you in scattering and destroying your enemy.
<Xanatos> And you gain what in return?
<DeathStar> <Wind> Really, why would I tell you that?
<Chad`Winters> And why should we believe you'll stay true to your word?
<DeathStar> <Wind> Personally, I don't care either way. You're all tainted with darkness. You keeping your word would be harder to believe.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...lets not gode the big powerful guy into killing us on the creepy ship, okay?"
<Terra> "I don't trust him."
* Chad`Winters moves his datapad to his belt. He then moves his hand to his comm and opens a channel.
* Xanatos sighs. "Okay. So you want to help us. Then please explain how you're helping us."
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Not trust him all you want. Just don't not trust him into killing us all, alright?"
<DeathStar> <Wind> You would wander this galaxy forever. The ship will tell you the homeworld - the heart - of your enemy. If you ever plan to win, you should do it now before you're too weak to d oso
<Terra> "You think we're weakening?"
<DeathStar> <Wind> You're losing yourself in the very darkness you're fighting.
<Chad`Winters> So we get the location of their homeworld and then we go our seperate ways.
* Cassandra` keeps the comm channel open so PAX gets all of this...
<DeathStar> <Wind> No. I'll be going there, too.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans back, tapping his head as he listens.
<DeathStar> <Wind> Ask the Erusians. I mean, if killing the Dark Ones was so easy, it would have been done long ago. You'll need everything you got to win
<Chad`Winters> And which ship would you be on?
<Terra> <Kyouki> *listens, not looking happy*
<DeathStar> <Wind> What I do in this battle, is my business. Well, I think we're done here.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind turns and walks past them for the exit.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...and where are you going?"
<Chad`Winters> How do we get the ship to tell us where the homeworld is?
<DeathStar> <Wind> I already know the location of the homeworld. I'll be going there.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind looks at Chad. "I'm sure someone as dark as you can work a ship of darkness." 6He steps out into the tunnel.
* Chad`Winters lowers his gun slowly.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> That's it? He won't kill us because of an agreement?
* Xanatos shrugs. "I'm not going to question it."
<Seraphna> <<Does it at all bother you that he hasn't killed them...?>>
<Terra> "... apparently."
<Chad`Winters> The only way one would hold true to an agreement like this is if the reward of doing so was greater than breaking it
<DeathStar> <Darien> <<He's doing whatever the agreement is until Erevis fulfills her part, no doubt. Then he'll kill us.>>
* Chad`Winters moves over to the console, eyeing it
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Maybe we should get Arhn or Myria over here. You know, to work this thing.
<Terra> <Kyouki> "He's just using us, of course."
<Xanatos> I believe I saw Arhn out and about. Maybe she'd like the trip.
<Chad`Winters> Do we have the time?
<Xanatos> Why don't we have the time?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl deactivates her whip. "Well, if you want to blow us up, fine. What do I care?
<Terra> "..."
* Chad`Winters looks at Cheryl, then nods. 1"Darien, we need Arhnya or Myria over here."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Understood. 6He leans back. "Sera, send both of them over. Better they both get a look at Dark tech."
* Seraphna nods and chicks firs tot see if they can be teleported over.
<Seraphna> *checks
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis gets to her feet, looking up as she senses a hyperspace surge. Her eyes widen a bit
<DeathStar> 6* No
<Xanatos> *Marcus glances at Erevis. "You...ok?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
* Seraphna then orders another shuttle prepped for them and calls them both down to the hangar.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sighs a bit.
<Terra> <Kyouki> "Darien... we have a plan, don't we?"
<Cassandra`> 6* Arhn and Myria both arrive at the hangar after some time...
<DeathStar> <Darien> ...
* Chad`Winters moves over to the brain and pulls out his datapad, scanning it
<Xanatos> Well i'm bored now. Can I go back to the ship?
<Seraphna> <<Try to see if they can safely bring us a few of those fighters too... it'd be nice to develop some more effective weapons with subjects to test on...>>
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You're..BORED?
<Xanatos> What?
<Chad`Winters> ...This things dieing...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Right. What happens if it dies with us in it?
<Terra> "... oh, great. Trust Wind to give us a deathtrap of a ship."
<Terra> "At a guess.. muscle spasms.. then... you don't think all the exits will seal off, do you?"
<Chad`Winters> If it follows anything biological, it'll beging to shut down organs, the tunnels may begin to convulse and such.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Still bored, Durran?
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle takes Arhn and Myria over.
<Xanatos> Well...maybe not as much.
<Chad`Winters> Xanatos, Cassandra go meet up with Arhn and Myria and bring them to here as fast as possible.
* Chad`Winters slides back over to the control console and begins studying it.
<Xanatos> Understood. *he turns and sprints out back towards the hanger*
<Cassandra`> Alright. *heads back to the landing pad*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl crosses her arms and leans against a mucus filled wall.
<Cassandra`> 6* Arhn and Myria disembark from the shuttle.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands up. "I'll be the ready room. Keep me informed." 6He steps out
<Ariel> Setsuna> *gives Cheryl an odd look*
* Ariel watches Darien step out. She's going to get an ear full from this.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Setsuna
* Seraphna looks at Ariel oddly, in a way she hasn't ever done before, but it sorta confirms those fears.
<Terra> <Kyouki> "..."
* Xanatos slides to a stop in front of Arhn and Myria. "This way please. Make haste, the ship is dying."
* Xanatos motions for them to follow him as he turns and makes his way back up toward the bridge of the dark ship.
<Cassandra`> 6* They follows Xan and Cass back to the bridge.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...how can you do that?"
<Chad`Winters> I can't make heads or tails of this technology...6He leans down, feelign along the console base for a panel.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Wading through blood.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pinches her nose.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *nods*
<Terra> "Don't ask me to do anything. I'm only used to mechanical ships."
<DeathStar> 6* The two blue girls arrive in the center of the ship
* Terra steps back
* Xanatos steps off to the side after leading them back to the others. "Go ahead. Do your thing."
<Chad`Winters> This ship is purely biological in nature. This is way out of my league.
<Terra> "Glad I'm not the only one."
<Cassandra`> <Arhn> Fortunately for you, we came prepared. Myria, set it up.
<Cassandra`> 6* Myria nods and unpacks some equipments.
<Terra> <Kyouki> "Ariel... do you have any ideas on how to deal with Wind, when we have to?"
* Chad`Winters stands up finally. He crosses his arms.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> What is that?
<Cassandra`> 6* Myria gets something assembled...
* Terra watches, curious
* Chad`Winters eyes his datapad, scanning the brain again
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks straight ahead, not caring
<DeathStar> 6* The ship rumbles a bit. As if in agony
* Ariel eyes Kyouki. "I've never truely fought him. I do not think I could."
<Chad`Winters> We've got less than 10 minutes.
<Cassandra`> <Myria> Erusian psionics work on a different wavelength then human psionics...Dark Ones are sensitive to them...including their technology. Ancient Erusian ships built by the Progenitors served as giant psi amplifiers as well as warships. *nods to Arhn*
<Cassandra`> 6* Arhn nods and mentally synchs with the amplifier...and then with the ship's brain.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Psiamps? And... why haven't we bothered to come up with something like this?"
<Terra> <Kyouki> *blinks suddenly*
<Chad`Winters> Xanatos, Zephyr, Cheryl, Setsuna. I want you four to head back to the shuttle and get it prepped.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Okay. <Cheryl> ... Why me?
<Xanatos> Understood. *he turns and steps out, moving back to the shuttle*
<Chad`Winters> Because you're suicidal.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr turns and steps out with Xan
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Right. Of course.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl doesn't budge.
<Cassandra`> 6* Arhn digs into the ship's memories while Myria monitors the system.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...why do you need so many people to prep a shuttle?"
<Cassandra`> <Arhn> ...I...have it. Disconnect.
* Xanatos glances at Zephyr. "So uhh...how've you been?" He decides to make small talk.
<Cassandra`> 6* Myria shuts it down.
<Terra> <Kyouki> "... Ariel, is it dishonorable to use any means available to approach the level of an obviously superior foe?"
<Chad`Winters> Leave it behind. We're leaving now.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *grunts*
<Seraphna> *Airier waits for the two blue girls.
* Chad`Winters eyes his time.
<Cassandra`> 6* The pair of Erusians then get going.
* Chad`Winters turns, moving quickly after the others
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps off and folows them.
<Seraphna> *Airier speeds them along, moving out.
* Cassandra` heads to the shuttle as well.
<Chad`Winters> We've got six minutes.
<Ariel> "...why do you ask?"
* Terra heads out the moment Cheryl starts
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr reaches the shuttle and gets in
<Ariel> Setsuna> *heads to the shuttle*
* Xanatos just smirks. "Prep this one. I'll prep the one that Arhn came over in."
<Terra> <Kyouki> "Because right now, I'd stand no chance against Wind in a fair fight."
* Xanatos moves over to and gets inside, prepping it as well.
<Chad`Winters> We ned to run now. 6He starts sprinting
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I can't prep a shuttle!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl starts to run
<Cassandra`> 6* Blue girls and cyborg run!
* Terra runs too
<DeathStar> 6* the ship shudders and tendrils lash out at them
* Xanatos blinks. "What!?" He makes a face and makes sure the basic flight systems are up before dashing into the other to prep it as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches.
<Terra> "Death throes..."
* Chad`Winters 's hand slides down to his hilt, unclipping it. He ignites it a small plasma blade erupting out. He swings at a tendril snapping at him
<Seraphna> *Airier arrives at the shuttle with the blue girls, helping them in before taking the pilot's seat, he flew the Thunderclaw, after all.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *runs. Right. Dying here. Not a good thing*
<DeathStar> 6* 0 mins
* Terra hurries onto the shuttle
* Chad`Winters breaks into a full sprint now.
* Xanatos just does his thing to make sure it is ready, he knows Zephyr will probably remember this.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stumbles into the side as the ship begins to contract
* Cassandra` boards a shuttle and straps in.
<Seraphna> *Airier lifts off, keeping the shuttle open for the remaining few to get in.
<Cassandra`> Get us out of here!
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr takes a seat.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *scrambles in*
* Chad`Winters sprins around, looking for cheryl
* Xanatos does the same as Airier. He glances back down the ramp. "Oh god. Hurry it up CHAD!"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shoves Chad forward. "Move it."
* Terra waits on the ramp for Cheryl. "Come on..."
* Chad`Winters twists around and sprints with Cheryl
<DeathStar> 6* Chad and Cheryl reach Xan's shuttle
* Xanatos taps the comm. "Airier, move out with your shuttle. I'll pick up Chad and Cheryl. Go now."
* Chad`Winters sprints towards the ramp
<Seraphna> *Airier shuts the door to his shuttle when the last one is clear, he turns and moves the shuttle out smoothly.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leaps onto the shuttle
* Xanatos waits until Chad and Cheryl are on before closing the ramp and getting out of there.
* Chad`Winters slides insid.e
* Terra hurries inside, once Cheryl and Chad are in
<DeathStar> 6* The ship crunches up like a spider after it dies
* Xanatos exhales after they are in free space. "Well that was..." he just pauses and shakes his head, continuing on for the PAX.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...that was fucked up."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps onto the bridge, eyeing the dead ship
<Terra> <Kyouki> "... I may have to soil my hands..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leans back into her seat, putting mucus all over it
* Xanatos moves into the hanger and lands the shuttle.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps off, letting out a breath
* Chad`Winters lowers the ramp and moves down it
<Seraphna> *Airier lands his shuttle and lets them out.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gets up and steps down.
* Xanatos exhales. "That was fun." he stands up and steps off of the shuttle.
* Seraphna looks over to Darien
<DeathStar> <Darien> Have Arhn brought up so we can plug in the location of the Dark World.
<Seraphna> <<Okay.>>
* Terra heads out of the shuttle
* Seraphna send out to have Arhn brought to the bridge.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick enters the bridge, watching the events quietly.
* Chad`Winters slides his datapad into it's pouch. He holsters his pistol and hooks his plasma blade up.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, that went surprisingly well, I think.
<Chad`Winters> I didn't get to test out my weapon tho...
<Xanatos> At least no one was injured. Thank god.
<Terra> "Test your weapon somewhere private."
<DeathStar> 6* Xanataos experiences a pain in his good eye
* Chad`Winters glances at Terra. 1"Well since it is biological and geared towards a Dark Ship, I really can't do that.
<Cassandra`> 6* Arhn and Myria head to the bridge...
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... Once we get the location of the Dark World, we'll prepare te ship from an all out attack on it.
<Terra> "... right."
* Xanatos hisses. "What the fuck?" he brings his hand up to his eyes to hold it.
<Xanatos> NRP: good eye
<DeathStar> <Dominick> ...
<Terra> "Xan... you didn't get another disease, did you?"
<Xanatos> Oh god I hope not. *he continues to hold his eyes and takes off running for medbay, his face contorted in pain*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What a wuss.
<Chad`Winters> Quite so. 6He crosses his arms.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Arhn when she arrives. "Arhn."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias comes flying in on his hoverboard he slides to a halt infront of Cheryl and Zephyr. 1"OH thank god you two are alive."
* Xanatos slides into medbay. "Doc...DOC!"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Why wouldn't we be?
<Cassandra`> <Arhn> I have seen what I could.
<Chad`Winters> Because you were with Xanatos.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, give us the coordinates.
* Chad`Winters moves out of the hanger and heads down to engineering
<DeathStar> 6* Darien moves to the computer.
<Terra> <Peacemaker> "What is it?"
<Cassandra`> <Arhn> I shall have to project it to you mentally.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... Fine.
<Xanatos> My eye...my good one. I just got a pain it. Please check it out for me.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl mvoes off.
<Terra> <Peacemaker> *sighs and goes to do so*
<Terra> <Peacemaker> "An eyelash..."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias blinks as he hovers there. 1"Why are you are covered in...slime.
* Xanatos exhales. "Whew. That was a close one. Thanks doc." He turns and walks out.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I bathed in it.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I...I don't understand.
<Cassandra`> 6* Arhn gives Darien a glimps of what she saw...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> She's screwing with you.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias looks over at Zephyr. 1"Why would she do that?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses, then inputs the coordinates into the computer. Dominick leans over to look
* Terra just smirks
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... 6She rolls her eyes and walks off.
* Xanatos makes his way for the bridge now.
<Seraphna> << Darien... >>
<DeathStar> 6* Darien suddenly turns sharply, his hand swinging out to hit Dominick in the face. Dominick holds up his hand to catch it
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh, sorry. Didn't see you there. Nice reflexes.
<DeathStar> <Dominick> Of course. 6He smiles politely, letting Darien's hand go
<Terra> <Kyouki> *eyes Dominick*
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias watches the two girls leave. He pouts.
<Terra> <Kyouki> *quietly attempts to read Dom's mind*
<DeathStar> 6* Nothing unusual. He's just happily thinking about things
* Xanatos steps into the bridge, not having seen the exchange between Darien and Dom, he narrows his eyes at Dom but simply stands off to the side.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, ... *wiggles his hand a bit* We know where the enemy is at. I say it's time we ended this.
<DeathStar> <Darien> But the fact is we'll have Wind there waiting on us.
<Terra> <Kyouki> "And once we're done..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien just rolls his eyes, having heard Kyouki rant about this plenty of times already.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Anyway, everyone should get rest and sleep as we prepare the ship for battle. That's all. 6Darien eyes Dominick, then steps out into his ready room
* Xanatos glances at Sera.
* Chad`Winters moves onto the bridge finally. He eyes Dominick. 1"When did a psychiatrist spent time on a bridge?
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick smiles. "You sound suspicious, Mr. Winters."
<Terra> <Kyouki> "I guess he was curious."
<Chad`Winters> I'm just curious. I've never seen you on the bridge till...well now.
<DeathStar> <Dominick> I've been here several times.
<Seraphna> "...He does come up here from time to time, right after a crisis."
* Chad`Winters chooses to ignore Serena defending him. He scratches his jaw as he looks at Dom.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick just smiles.
<Seraphna> << Much as I don't wanna help him, Chad's being a bit dumb about this. >>
* Xanatos steps over to Sera and leans in close to whisper to her, "I'm going to go lie down. So you'll know where I am once you decide to come back to the room."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis paces around in her room, rubbing her hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick just smiles wider suddenly, still watching Chad
* Seraphna blushes and nods.
* Chad`Winters blinks and leans to the side, eyeing something behind Dominick
* Xanatos smiles at her and steps back turning to walk toward the exit.
<DeathStar> 6* As Xanatos passes, Dominick taps his eye once, smiling at Xanatos
* Xanatos just ignores Dom, continuing on and out, making his way down the hall.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick steps out.
* Chad`Winters quirks his eyebrow then moves over to the ready room, stepping inside
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes his computer terminal, watching video feed.
<Chad`Winters> Sir.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Chad.
* Chad`Winters pulls out his datapad, typing on it quickly.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick follows Xanatos to the elevator.
* Chad`Winters moves over to Darien's desk and takes a seat. 1"What ya reviewing?
* Xanatos eyes Dom. Not saying a word.
<DeathStar> <Darien> If he's who we think, he already knows we suspect him. Code talk is pointless at this juncture.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick steps into the elevator with Xanatos.
<Chad`Winters> He motioned to his Eye as he passed by Xanatos.
* Xanatos hits his floor button.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien runs through various video feeds of the day Warren died
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick hits no floor button.
<Chad`Winters> And he's in the elevator with d
<Chad`Winters> And he's in the elevator with Xanatos right now.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans back. "Fuck me."
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick suddenly grabs Xan's hand. "I wanted to apologize, Xanatos."
<Chad`Winters> Ask Serena.
* Seraphna sighs and finishes up some work on her console.
* Xanatos archs a brow, eyeing Dom. "For?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Dominick purposely touched Warren's hand right after we got back from the planet. Right there. Do you think that means something?
<Seraphna> << God Chad's crude... >>
<DeathStar> <Dominick> For hitting you
<Chad`Winters> ...Yes. If he's an empath, a strong empath, it's possible he used that moment to affect Warren.
<Xanatos> You were defending Serena. Had the roles been reversed. I would probably have did the same. I'm just glad she has someone who will protect her incase I cannot.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes, Warren rubbed his hand right afterward.
<DeathStar> <Dominick> Thank you for understanding. 6* The doors open. "This is your stop."
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick lets go of his hand.
* Xanatos steps off of the elevator. "Take care." He moves on down the hall.
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick hits a button for his office floor
<Chad`Winters> This isn't good than.
<DeathStar> <Darien> So, he touches his victim, and then he can kill them later?
<Chad`Winters> Maybe he needs to do so to create a....psychic beacon of sorts.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Establish a link, perhaps.
<Chad`Winters> We should consult Erevis on this.
<Seraphna> << So... should I not be sleeping tonight? >>
<DeathStar> <Darien> LEts consult Em.
<Chad`Winters> Look Darien, Erevis is the foremost psychic on this ship. You just established a link between Dominick and Warren and yet you still don't trust Erevis any more.
<Ariel> Em> *eats dinner obliviously, having finished her shift*
* Xanatos moves strait for his room, no detours like usual.
<DeathStar> <Darien> She clearly has an agenda with Wind. He admitted it
<Chad`Winters> And fine, but right now, we need someone like Erevis to catch Dominick in the act.
<DeathStar> <Darien> And Em can't do it?
* Xanatos steps into his room and takes a seat at his desk.
<Chad`Winters> How strong do you think she really is? 6He eyes his datapad, seeing the two have split up.
<DeathStar> <Darien> She managed to talk to Erevis without the Dark Ones ever reacting
<Chad`Winters> Dominick followed Xanatos onto the elevator...
<DeathStar> <Darien> Where's Dom now?
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick enters his office.
<Chad`Winters> Near his office.
<DeathStar> <Darien> And Xanatos...?
* Xanatos pulls out his gun.
<Chad`Winters> In his room...
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... 6He dashes out of the ready room
* Chad`Winters grabs his comm. 1"XANATOS!"
* Xanatos puts the gun in his mouth.
* Seraphna blinks in awareness and rushes down for Xan's room.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien enters the elevator, hitting Xan's floor. He grabs his comm. "Em, head for Xan's room now."
<Chad`Winters> Son of a bitch...6He taps his comm. 1"Erevis, I need you to try and knock Xanatos out psychically now. Don't ask why!"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis doens't answer
* Xanatos disarms the safety.
<Ariel> Em> *drops her sandwich and darts out towards Xanatos' room*
<Chad`Winters> <Comm> Erevis?!
* Seraphna tries to tap Xan's comm, "XAN!!!"
* Chad`Winters unholsters his gun and moves out of the ready room, running out of the bridge and towards the elevator
* Seraphna is already on her way down.
<DeathStar> 6* DArien dashes out of the elevator and runs for Xan's room.
<Terra> <Kyouki> *rushes for Xan's room*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grbas his comm. "Cass, override codes, OVERRIDE CODES."
* Seraphna rushes shortly after Darien, to Xan's room, overriding the door before she even gets there.
<Cassandra`> *comm* The door is unlocked now.
* Seraphna opens the door.
* Chad`Winters moves onto an elevator and hits the floor for Dominicks office.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien dives in and kicks out Xan's chair
* Xanatos pulls the trigger.
<Ariel> Em> *arrives just after Sera and Darien do, not being as fast as the speedsters*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien turns toward Xan to see if he was too late.
<Terra> <Kyouki> *arrives shortly after Em*
* Seraphna rushes in, stopping...
* Chad`Winters pulls out his datapad, tracking Dom's position
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick sits in his office.
* Xanatos turns the gun on Darien and fires.
* Seraphna moves as Xan turns, kicking the gun out of his hand.
<Terra> <Kyouki> *tries to knock out Xanatos psychically*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grunts, hitting the floor in a roll to the isde of his bed.
* Chad`Winters steps off the elevator and sprints down the hallway
<Ariel> Em> *pushes Xanatos back towards the wall, telekinetically*
* Cassandra` rushing toward Xan's room with a full security team.
<Seraphna> "...Em... s-snap him out of it!"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gets to his feet as Xan is pushed into a wall
* Xanatos pulls out two silver disc, half and inch thick, he tosses them out toward the center of the room.
* Seraphna collects the gun.
<DeathStar> <Darien >What are those...?
<Terra> <Kyouki> "... get back."
* Xanatos hits a button, they explode.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien slams into wall.
* Chad`Winters slides to a stop outside of Dom's office.
* Seraphna slams into a wall, and right into Xanatos.
<DeathStar> 6* The secretary eyes Chad
<DeathStar> <Secretary> Do you have an appointment?
<Ariel> Em> *covers her face, fortunately being back by the door*
<Chad`Winters> Leave now.
<DeathStar> <Secretary> But sir..
<Terra> <Kyouki> *is likewise by the door*
* Seraphna grunts in pain, dping her best to knock Xan out.
* Chad`Winters slides his hand down to his datapad, typing a message
<Terra> <Kyouki> *likewise tries to knock Xan out*
<Chad`Winters> Then yes, I have an appointment.
<DeathStar> <Secretary> Name?
* Xanatos just moves out of the way of them both, then reaches out and grabs Sera, tossing her towards Em, to knock her out.
* Chad`Winters aims his gun at her terminal, shooting it.
<DeathStar> <Secretary> ...
<DeathStar> 6* The Secretary stands up, frowning. She moves away.
<Terra> <Kyouki> *catches Sera*
* Cassandra` arrives with her team, firing at Xan with stunners.
* Chad`Winters moves in, holding his gun aimed at the door. He slides his hand over the door to open it
<Ariel> Em> *just gets out of the way. Not hard when she's not actively attacking*
* Xanatos is hit and drops to the floor.
<DeathStar> 6* The door opens. Dominick is at this desk calmly.
<Terra> <Kyouki> "... I was useless again, wasn't I...?"
* Seraphna moves over to Darien, calling for medical.
<Seraphna> <<You okay...?>>
<Cassandra`> He's down. Get him contained.
<Chad`Winters> You're under arrest for suspicions on Warren Carmichaels death and Xanatos Durran's attempt at suicide.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien opens his eyes. "Ow."
* Seraphna walks over to him, her burnt skin already regenerating.
<DeathStar> <Dominick> Oh? On what evidence?
<Ariel> Em> *moves over to Xan, trying to check his mind for signs of what was controlling him... but no way in hell she's diving in deep*
<Chad`Winters> Not my part to worry about. So you can either do this one of two ways. Peacefully or you can resist.
<DeathStar> 6* Whatever was controlling him stopped once he got stunned
<Terra> <Kyouki> *sticks with Em, checking also*
<Terra> <Kyouki> "It.. seems like it's over."
<DeathStar> <Dominick> Well, without proper orders and evidence, I think I'll decline listening. How do I know you're not Id?
<Seraphna> "...Em, check for some kind of beacon in his mind, somethign left to tag him easily."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl slides up out of sight behind Chad.
<Chad`Winters> How do I know you're not an agent of William Spade? 6He reaches behind his back tossing a pair of cuffs at him.
<Cassandra`> Sir, are you alright?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Fine. Just stunned. Stop Dominick..
<Ariel> Em> *nods, and looks for that*
<DeathStar> 6* She would find it.
<Terra> <Kyouki> "He has some sort of hypnotic suggestion ability?"
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick smiles a bit, then opens his drawer.
<Ariel> Em> "...yeah. There's... something here, alright."
* Chad`Winters taps his comm. "Did you stop him?
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick pulls out his own gun.
<Cassandra`> You heard him! Security, arrest Dominick Cross. Let's move. *moves out with her troops for Dom's office*
* Chad`Winters narrows his eyes as he aims at him.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *heads to Dom's office*
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick holds up the gun a bit. "Chad...."
<Terra> <Hotaru> *heads that way herself*
<Xanatos> *Marcus pokes his head in to Xan's room. "Seems i'm a little late." He frowns.
<DeathStar> <Dominick> Behind you.
<Chad`Winters> Drop the gun.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl tilts her head a bit, seeing a small bomb set up. She grabs Chad and jerks him to the side as it explodes.
* Chad`Winters struggles to fire off a shot at Dominick ash e goes down.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl holds Chad under her as the room shakes, pieces of things falling down on her back
<Cassandra`> *comm* Sir, Isecurity control just reported a blast from Dominick's office. We're clossing on that position now.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien strains to get to his feet.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *hurries to the office*
<Ariel> Em> *looks to Darien* "...you alright?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yeah, great. Jiffy.
<Terra> <Kyouki> "I'm sorry I couldn't help..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rolls off of him moments later, pulling off her burnt mucusy military jacket.
* Xanatos is now known as Xan|Gone
<DeathStar> 6* Darien waves her off. "You did fine."
* Chad`Winters pushes himself up, he nods to Cheryl and he looksi nto Dom's office for him
<DeathStar> 6* Dominick lays there dead from a shot inbetween the eyes. His gun still in his hand
<Seraphna> "...I hate it when I'm right..."
* Seraphna looks down at Darien.
<Terra> <Kyouki> *smiles a little* "Thankyou.."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands up, eyeing him.
<Chad`Winters> You ok, Cheryl? 6He moves in slowly, his gun trained on Dominick still.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Fine. Just wish I had killed the bastard
* Cassandra` rushes into the office with her security team.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *arriving* "Cheryl, are you hurt?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl just waves her hand in dismissal
<Seraphna> <How is it down there sis?>
<Cassandra`> What happened here?
* Chad`Winters steps over to the side of Dominicks desk, his gun trained at Dom's head still. He peers about
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks over, eyeing Dom's face.
<Terra> <Hotaru> *looks over the scene* <A mess.. Cheryl's there, but she's fine. I think she saved Chad. Dom's dead.>
<Ariel> Setsuna> *peeks in* "...nice shot."
<Cassandra`> Dead? Damn it...we didn't confirm it.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> He killed Warren?
<Chad`Winters> We'll talk to Xanatos, see if Dominick touched him.
<Terra> <Hotaru> "We think so..."
<Chad`Winters> We had a theory behind it.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl activates her whip and suddenly brings it down, removing his head.
* Seraphna looks down, sighing as she helps Darien up.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans on the wall. "Well, this made no sense. None of it. Why end things like this?"
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<Dead_DS> 6* Cheryl sits there, breathing hard.
<Dead_DS> 6* Darien leans on the wall. "Well, this made no sense. None of it. Why end things like this?"
<Terra> <Hotaru> *comm* "You think he was being controlled too?"
<Cassandra`> Chad, what happened step by step...?
<Seraphna> <<If it really was Spade, then perhaps because death isn't really the end for him.>>
<Chad`Winters> I came in, told him he was under arrest. He resisted, I threw the cuffs at him. He pulled out a gun I told him to drop it. He then told me to look out behind me and a bomb went off. Cheryl grabbed by and I fired a shot as I went down
<Ariel> Em> *frowns a little... and checks the people around her for signs of 'beacons'*
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<Terra> <Kyouki> *does likewise*
<Deathstar> 6* If there are any, they are hidden until activated
<Cassandra`> Look out behind you?
* Chad`Winters lowers his gun finally.
<Chad`Winters> I assumed it was a distraction so I chose to stay focused on Dominick.
<Cassandra`> Still something seems odd about that set up...
<Deathstar> 6* Cheryl says nothing, having blanked out it seems
<Cassandra`> And what happened to the secretary?
<Deathstar> 6* Darien sits on Xan's charred bed
<Chad`Winters> I told her to leave....6He stops, blinking.
* Chad`Winters grabs his datapad, and tries to bring up her location
<Deathstar> 6* Her room
<Cassandra`> *turns to her security team* I want her detained. She's had the most contact with the deceased.
* Seraphna sits next to her pilot.
<Chad`Winters> She's in her room.
* Cassandra` nods to her team, who move out.
<Chad`Winters> Make sure they don't touch her.
<Ariel> Setsuna> Want me to just go?
<Cassandra`> Considering he did the psych evaluations for the entire crew...
<Ariel> Setsuna> "I've had good luck involving psionics so far."
* Chad`Winters holsters his gun. He begins opening up Dom's desk drawers
<Deathstar> 6* Typical counselor paperwork
<Cassandra`> I don't like how any of this was set up...
<Deathstar> 6* The secretary is found and detained.
<Seraphna> <<DS, you okay?>>
<Deathstar> <Darien> Fine. Just working out scenarios in my mind.
<Seraphna> <<I meant physcially, I could track every sensation you're having right now but my body hurts enough as is.>>
<Deathstar> <Darien> Oh, fine. The blast just knocked the wind out of me.
<Chad`Winters> I don't either. 6He moves over to Cheryl. 1"Hey...Cheryl."
<Deathstar> 6* Cheryl eyes Chad
<Chad`Winters> Thank you.
<Deathstar> <Cheryl> Eh. 6She turns and steps out, apparantly done here.
<Seraphna> <<Should we talk to Phaeton again?>>
<Deathstar> <Darien> No. We need to end things with the Dark Ones first. One problem at a time.
<Deathstar> -END-
Session Close: Wed Apr 25 23:20:07 2007