Session Start: Tue Dec 13 19:35:03 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20051213.log'
<Darien`> Stardate: Immediately after last session
<Darien`> Location: PAX Station
* Seraphna sits in the shuttle, shaking, trying to calm, looking like she's going to have a seizure
* `Kane has joined #taw
<Darien`> 6* After apprehending Captain William Spade on the belief he murdered General Venerator three months ago, Captain Darien Starr has placed him in an interrogation room, having him sit at a table inside it. Darien stands outside the glass window, looking in - it's one way and Spade should not know he's there, but somehow - looks directly in his eyes
* Xanatos`Durran is slides into the room that Darien is in. Slasher should be right behind him.
* Slasher steps into the room and walks over to Darien, right behind Darien.
<Slasher> NRP: Xanatos.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Whaaat?
<Slasher> NRP: ...I'll let you figure it out.
<Seraphna> "I-It couldn't have been him... it wasn't..."
* Shiva looks over at Kat.
* Katrina` stands in the hanger, watching Sera's breakdown. She seems to be thinking on how to approach the girl on the possibility her boyfriend is a killer.
<Shiva> Looks like the girl's about to snap Kat....
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Hold on a second. Phone
<Katrina`> Serena, honey... 6She walks over and sits down next to Sera, putting an arm around her. "It'll be okay."
* Seraphna starts to cry, her hands curling and uncurlingm forming fists
<Slasher> Has he confessed to anything yet Darien?
<Seraphna> "H-He's innocent... he has to be..."
<Seraphna> "W-Will would never do that..."
<Darien`> Nothing yet. I've been debating how I want to approach the interrogation. He looks so confident and self-assured.
<Katrina`> We'll find out, but right now you have to pull yourself together. Either way, you need to keep a level head about this.
* Shiva watches from the other shuttle, leaning against it
* Slasher looks through the window, eyeing Spade. 1"I don't think you're going to get a confession easily out of him. Has he called for a Lawyer yet?"
<Darien`> I don't have to give him access to one in a situation like this. And I'm not. No, if he did it, I'm not giving him any means to get out of it.
<Slasher> Has General Cran been notified in any way yet?
<Seraphna> "O-Okay... I-I'll go rest..."
<Darien`> No doubt he knows, since I had to get permission to pursue Captain Spade from my superiors.
<Katrina`> That's a good idea. You rest.
<Darien`> I estimate I have less than two hours before he finds a way to interfere.
* Seraphna closes her eyes, trying to calm still, shaking her head again, clearing the cobwebs, "H-He said he'd be fine... h-he's never wrong..."
* Katrina` nods to her, squeezing her shoulder kindly. She lies straight through her teeth
<Katrina`> He'll be fine.
* Xanatos`Durran crosses his arms, staring into the interrogation room.
<Slasher> So how do you plan on getting anything out of him in that time then?
<Xanatos`Durran> I think you should talk to him Slasher. *Xanatos speaks, remembering what Katrina has said.* You aren't as readable as Darien and I are.
<Darien`> I suppose I'll just have to bluff him.
* Seraphna stands and heads to SPade's quarters
* Darien` pauses, glancing at Xanatos in confusion
* Katrina` watches Sera go, looking deeply concerned.
<Katrina`> If Spade did it, I worry about what she'll do.
<Xanatos`Durran> Katrina says that she can never read Spade or Slasher's emotions. So I would assume that Spade would have a hard time too.
<Shiva> Why do you say such a thi9ng like that?
* Seraphna sits down on the bed, and pulls out her datapad, sending her father a very simple message, <They think William did it... what do I do?>
<Katrina`> When she gets upset, Lt. Cran is prone to serious blackouts. I cannot think of something more upsetting then seeing her lover convicted of murder.
<Slasher> Weither I'm readable or not has no real play on this issue, it's getting him to admit something.
* Warren` steps into the room
<Warren`> He already knows everything we plan to do before we do it.
* Xanatos`Durran turns to look at Slasher. Then looks over at Warren. "I see you have been keeping tabs on us."
<Shiva> Really? Have you ever tried probbing into her mind before? Not just read emotions...
<Darien`> Captain Carmichael. You're not really permitted here...
<Katrina`> I can't probe minds, Shiva. Just emotions. Maybe feelings. Maybe a faint thought. But I can't get anything more.
<Shiva> You know...I've read a lot of people in my time...And she's the strangest one I've ever read.'
<Darien`> 6* Spade shifts suddenly, as if bothered as he sits in the room.
* Xanatos`Durran glances back at Spade. "Warren. What do you think we should do?"
<Warren`> If you try to bluff Spade, he will know it. And he will know any thing you guys think. I'm pretty sure you all know what he's capable of now...don't you?
* Slasher nods. 1"Quite"
<Darien`> He's not a registered telepath, if that's what you're getting at.
* Seraphna lays back on the bed and stares at the cieling, her head spinning a little
<Warren`> I think he's more than that.
<Seraphna> "Dad will know what to do..."
* Xanatos`Durran steps back and looks over at Warren. "More?"
* Warren` pulls out his datapad and pulls up the first PAX mission, showing Spade and Sera standing on the shuttle platform. Before anything happens, Spade grabs Sera and yanks her out of the way.
<Warren`> This wasn't the only time Spade showed action before an event happened. Back in the war, I saw him move past a blast that killed a dozen men, but not him. Some of those men were my friends.
<Darien`> 6* The datapad shows the Ridarium blast hitting where Sera was once at.
<Xanatos`Durran> Perhaps he just has heightened senses?
<Warren`> I think he knows what someone is going to do seconds before they do it.
<Slasher> Then how do we plan on tricking him?
* Darien` crosses his arms as he looks at the datapad.
<Xanatos`Durran> Darien, are you sure that footage doesn't show him fiddling with a datapad?
* Seraphna checks her datapad, conitnuing to calm herself
* Shiva crosses her arms, biting her lower lip as she thinks. 1"Her brain just seemed...different"
<Warren`> I don't know. But I think everything that's happened since Venerator's death was orchestrated by him. Me breaking into Sera's room? Shuttle sabotages on shuttles he knows Sera will fly. He's been playing us all before we realized we were being played.
<Katrina`> Different...how?
<Darien`> I didn't see him holding a datapad. He probably didn't use it until he got away from the shuttle parking lot and was away from all cameras.
<Shiva> You human's brains, while complex are all the same. Her's just seemed wired differently.
* Xanatos`Durran nods and scratches his shoulder. "So. What do we do?"
<Katrina`> It could explain her reaction to stress.
<Darien`> Well, we need some sort of confession. We could all try talking to him in turns, see if we can find some way around his abilities, if the Captain here is correct.
* Seraphna finds herself checking for a relply, as she thinks to herself...
<Seraphna> "He said that it was a range emitter..."
<Shiva> I suppose, but wouldn't some kind of brain trauma have to be caused for something like to happen?
* Seraphna opens up her control files, testing some things, "Unless the shuttle was controlled via a laser link... it had to have a rippled signal..."
* Seraphna accesses the comms logs for the hangar, where she has access, for the night Vennie was killed.
<Katrina`> Something in early childhood.
* Slasher looks at the others, waiting.
<Katrina`> Stress, abuse..
<Darien`> I'll go first.
* Seraphna bites her lower lips and checks the wavelength Xan's control unit notmally uses.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and stares into the room. "Good Idea."
* Darien` walks to the door and hits the button, stepping in. He moves over to sit across from Spade.
* Slasher leans against the back wall, watching through the window
* Warren` crosses his arms, looking darker and more unfriendly.
<Darien`> Captain Spade. Could you tell me where you were before General Venerator was murdered?
* Seraphna sighs, "Nuts... I have to be able to find something for him..."
<Darien`> <Spade> Certainly. I was in a meeting on Mars relating to Janus, when we needed some food to work through the night. I wasn't impressed with the food on Mars, as opposed to Europa, and since it was a quick flight over, I flew over there and got my crew some food.
<Darien`> 6* Sera's datapad beeps with a message from Cran.
* Seraphna opens it quickly
<Darien`> Message: Do nothing. I'm coming there.
<Darien`> I see. Why use the alias Hector Trevor?
* Seraphna calms greatly and smiles softly, noding to herself.
<Darien`> <Spade> I'm not sure what you mean. It was probably a computer glitch in the system. As you know, since you've been on the colony for three months now, that the docks' computers are severely outdated.
* Darien` frowns, obviously having been thinking something along those lines.
<Warren`> He's doing it...
<Xanatos`Durran> ....
<Darien`> If you were on Europa right as the explosion happened, then why did you not go to help?
<Shiva> So what should we do then? This sleuthing was exciting but now I'm bored...*she pouts*
<Darien`> 6* Spade smiles, as if expecting that. "I was unaware of what happened and my meeting was pressing. I didn't fly near the station."
* Katrina` glances at Shiva.
<Xanatos`Durran> Darien is just digging himself in deeper.
<Katrina`> You could go watch the others interrogate Spade. You might have the clearance.
<Darien`> I'll be back. 6He stands up and exits the room, rubbing the bottom part of his face in annoyance.
<Darien`> Damn him.
<Shiva> You think they'd let me watch?! *she perks up in excitment*
<Xanatos`Durran> ....who's next?
* Seraphna sighs and changes out of her nice clothes, getting back in a teach's jumpsuit before heading back to the hangar.
<Warren`> I have a suggestion.
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Warren.
* Slasher looks over to Warren.
<Warren`> Captain Spade had Lt. Kane removed on ... poor taste charges. But if we could get him back on the station, he's an expert hacker. He could get us into Cran's files faster than any other tech and we're running low on time, since I'm sure someone will be coming for Spade soon.
* Darien` hestiates, then nods
<Darien`> I think I could pull some strings to get Kane brought here.
* Darien` walks off with his comm, talking into it.
<Xanatos`Durran> Slasher. Would you like to give it a shot?
<Katrina`> There's a good chance. 6She says with encouragement.
* Slasher looks over at Darien and then Warren. 1"Think it'll do any good?"
<Warren`> It depends on if you're a better chess player than Spade.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and leans against the wall. "I hate Chess."
* Seraphna steps into the hangar and heads for her console
<Slasher> Maybe I can stir the pot up enough to keep him busy. *he turns, stepping outside, seconds later he's seen stepping inside the other room*
<Darien`> 6* Spade's posture changes from calm and collected to bored. He leans back in his seat, tapping his fingers on the table
<Shiva> This could be fun! Which way do I go?
<Katrina`> Follow me. 6She stands up, gesturing at the hallway. She begins to walk out of the hanger.
* Slasher follows after
<Slasher> NRP :Doh
* Shiva follows after
<Slasher> Captain Spade, you've been placed under custody for suspicion of murder of General Venerator. What do you have to say about this?
<Darien`> <Spade> I suppose they're looking into just about any lead they can find at this point.
<Slasher> It's possible, but there has been enough evidence to warrant an investigation.
<Darien`> <Spade> Is that so?
* Warren` looks bothered.
<Darien`> 6* Sera is alone in the hanger. All alone.
* Katrina` stops outside the security office, gesturing in.
* Shiva looks inside the door, spotting everyone.
<Shiva> You sure they'll let me in?
<Slasher> Enough to hold you on grounds.
<Darien`> <Spade> Well, I assure you I have no idea what this is about.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Warren.
<Katrina`> You can try.
* Darien` comes back over.
* Shiva opens the door, stepping inside
<Darien`> He's being flown over. He should be here in less than 30 minues.
* Darien` glances at Shiva
<Shiva> Hey beautiful.
<Darien`> Ambassador Sevintes...
<Shiva> I was told I might be able to watch the interview.
<Slasher> So tell me, what kind of alliby do you have?
<Darien`> It would be up to Slasher. He's interrogating the suspect right now, so you might as well wait until he's done to ask.
<Darien`> <Spade> Like I said, I was getting food for the people in the meeting with myself.
<Xanatos`Durran> Warren.
<Slasher> And why did you choose a civilian shuttle instead of a military shuttle?
<Darien`> <Spade> Military shuttles cause too much notice when you just want to get food. It's simplier just to use a civilian model shuttle, especially when you're a higher up in the military. It's to help avoid people wanting to blow you up.
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Warren.
<Warren`> Yes?
<Xanatos`Durran> You looks like shit. *Xanatos moves to look back at the interview*
<Warren`> Thank you. 6He says dryly, rubbing his hand over his newly grown beard
<Slasher> And if we were to talk to people from Mar's they would back you up on this?
* Darien` stands there, shaking his head.
<Darien`> Spade's getting even more control of this situation
<Darien`> <Spade> I'm positive they would.
<Xanatos`Durran> How much longer till Kane arrives?
* Darien` glances at his watch
<Darien`> 20 minutes.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs.
* Slasher crosses his arms again, then rubs the bridge between his nose. 1"Thank you for your time Captain Spade..."
* Slasher turns and steps out and back into the other room
* Darien` glances at his datapad silently
<Darien`> I have bad news. It seems General Cran is coming here to personally deal with Captain Spade. I saw we have a little over an hour before he'll get here.
* Seraphna turns to one of the techs on duty, "There's been too much in house exhaust with the shuttle mess."
* Slasher sighs. 1"He's a hard person to crack no doubt.....General Cran's coming?"
<Seraphna> "Run maintenance on the bay, and double check the docking web, I want it working properly in an hour."
* Darien` nods, glancing at everyone.
<Warren`> We're wasting precious time on this. We know he did it.
<Xanatos`Durran> Hmmm. He'll chew me up and spit me out if I go in there.
<Darien`> 6* Spade is once again calm and collected, no longer looking bored.
<Xanatos`Durran> We need a confession though.
<Slasher> Great...I better get back to the security room and get everything prepped for his damned arrival...*he turns running into Shiva* What are you doing in here?"
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Warren. "What can we do?"
* Warren` suddenly moves past Xanatos and heads out and into the other room. Spade looks at him amused
<Seraphna> "Also, prep the bay for a VIP landing, you know what that means, it's under inspection until then."
<Xanatos`Durran> .....
<Shiva> Woh there handsome....*she steps back cracking a smile* I was told I might be able to watch the interview, is it at all possible?
<Darien`> 6* The techs nod, moving to comply.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs. "Oh Christ I hope he doesn't do anything stupid."
* Warren` grabs Spade by his suit, putting his hand against the back of his head and slams him into the table. Spade lets it happen with a smile
<Slasher> It's Darien's investigation it's his choice, just stay out of they way if you stay. *he steps out of the room and begins to make hsi way up to the security room
<Warren`> Did you see THAT coming, you damn son of a bitch? DID YOU? 6He slams him into the table again, enough to make his nose bleed
* Xanatos`Durran runs in and attempts to drag Warren out.
<Xanatos`Durran> Calm down damnit!
<Warren`> I know you killed the General. I know it. How about you tell us the goddamn truth. And you know what I'm capable of. You knew it when I came in here! 6He throws Xanatos off and holds Spade him to face him eye to eye
* Shiva turns to look through the window. 1"Holy hell...Talk about a Bad Cop"
<Darien`> Jesus
* Darien` runs out of the room and into the next room, joining Xanatos in pulling Warren off of Spade.
* Xanatos`Durran moves back in, "This is what he wants Warren! Stop!"
* Warren` lets go, holding his hands up. He smiles suddenly, almost eerily
<Warren`> My bad.
* Warren` steps out of the room.
<Darien`> 6* Spade frowns suddenly, as if he can't figure out what Warren is happy about.
* Darien` shakes his head, going back out with him.
<Shiva> How interesting...
* Xanatos`Durran walks over and shuts the door. He turns and then sits down in the seat adjacent to Spade. "How are you feeling? You think its a little warm in here?"
* Shiva steps upto the view window, pressing against it and looking through it.
<Darien`> <Spade> I hope your security cameras recorded that unncessary brutality. I've been cooperating.
* Warren` puts a hand to his ear and walks out into the hallway, talking to someone.
* Seraphna looks over the console, "Now... that should make sure I have the time... do nothing... does daddy really think I'd just stand around..."
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and nods. "Your right. As usual...." He looks around, staring at the ceiling. "I'm not here to interrogate you. I'm just going to keep you company for a while."
* Darien` goes back into the room with Shiva, rubbing his forehead at Warren's reaction still
<Darien`> <Spade> I see.
* Warren` enters the room, looking smug now.
<Seraphna> "Okay! I need a clean sweep, no one that's not on the tech staff is to come into here until we're clean. Clear?"
* Darien` eyes Warren
* Xanatos`Durran sits up. "You know what I don't understand. Why you did it?"
* Seraphna looks to the workers, smiling as she goes to direct getting Xan's shuttle, and the one she was going to take to Europa, moved out of the way.
<Darien`> <Spade> Do what?
<Xanatos`Durran> Vennie was a good man. He never did anything to you.
<Slasher> Not even this Xanatos guy can trip Spade up...Interesting. *she watches intently as if she's watchign a tv show*
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Slasher is so feminine.
<Slasher> NRP: Oh qutie
<Darien`> <Spade> I find your method of interrogation confusing. Since I did nothing, your comments cannot make me feel guilty.
<Shiva> Not even this Xanatos guy can trip Spade up...Intersting *she watches intently as if she's watching a tv show*
<Darien`> 6* A shuttle begins to approach the station. It's a military style shuttle about 4 minutes away. It sends the proper landing codes to Slasher, staring they have Kane abord.
* Xanatos`Durran acts as if he doesn't even hear Spade, it seems as if he is just speaking his mind outloud. "I understood you hated Warren from the war....but why would you drag Vennie into this? He was just trying to help Earth..."
* Slasher responds sending permission
<Darien`> 6* Spade sits there silently, just listening.
<Seraphna> *The docking whip comes up as inactive, the shields aren't setting to allow the shuttle in either.
<Xanatos`Durran> I hear you have amazing talents. Is that true? *he glances up at Spade now*
<Darien`> 6* The shuttle, receiving permission, continues on it's course, as if unaware of the shields being down.
<Darien`> NRP: Er, up
<Darien`> 6* Spade seems to be focused on the window behind Xanatos, ignoring him.
* Seraphna eyes the shuttle coming in, hitting her comms, "Incoming shuttle, please stand by, docking procedures are on hold due to maintenance."
* Xanatos`Durran glances back. "You see him standing there don't you. Warren. You and him didn't get along much back during the war did you?"
<Warren`> ... what IS he looking at? 6He states, as Spade's glance falls on none of the three in the room, as if he's looking past them
<Darien`> <Spade> Assumptions, Lt. Commander, make an ass out of you and me.
<Seraphna> Comm> "I repeat, the shields are not set to yield, flying into them will cause an accident."
<Darien`> <Pilot> I suggest you remove it. I have a Level 5 clearance to land and that outweighs and docking procedures you might have up. This man is needed for a military interrogation process. You will clear your docks by the time I arrive in 3 minues.
<Darien`> (any)
* Xanatos`Durran smirks. "You of all people should know that I make an ass out of myself on a usual basis. Perhaps that is why i'm not up to Captain status already. But thats for another conversation. Spade, what did you get from Europa that day?"
<Darien`> <Spade> Food. 6He says idlely, still not looking at Xanatos.
<Seraphna> Comm> "Negative, procedure states a VIP landing must be preceeded by a full maintenance check. The shields cannot open for at least another 10 minutes."
<Xanatos`Durran> What type?
<Darien`> 6* The pilot requests the security station override the hanger lock downs - something only a security chief could do.
* Seraphna sighs, "Crew, get ready to get out in a hurry, we have a frackhead trying to land."
<Darien`> 6* The shuttle is 1 minute away from the hanger shields.
<Darien`> <Spade> A fast food place that serves old traditional Japanese food from Earth. You know, from centuries ago.
* Slasher types in the override codes, allowing the shuttle in
<Xanatos`Durran> That sounds delicious. *he stands and turns with his back to Spade.* How do you think Sera will feel about this?
<Darien`> 6* The shuttle flies through the shields moments after they go down and into the hanger. Techs scurry out of the way as the shuttle spins in the hanger and looks for a landing spot.
<Seraphna> "Get out of the way!"
<Darien`> <Spade> You could ask her.
<Seraphna> "Moronic pilot!:
<Darien`> 6* The pilot goes to land, causing one tech to dive out of the way.
<Xanatos`Durran> You know her more than anyone on this station. Why don't you tell me?
<Darien`> NRP: *Maestro walks off, bowing to his cameo*
<Darien`> <Spade> I don't proceed to assume like some, Lt. Commander.
<Seraphna> COmm> "Security, are you TRYING to get my techs killed/"
<Xanatos`Durran> Assumptions aren't always wrong Spade.
<Darien`> 6* Spade turns to look at Xanatos again, just staring at him.
<Slasher> Comm> Are you trying to hinder an investigation?
<Darien`> 6* The shuttle powers down and the ramp lowers, letting Kane off.
<Seraphna> COmm> "Not at all, it just takes a few minutes to clear, you could have waited."
<Seraphna> Comm> "...When did Kane leave?"
<Slasher> Comm: The shuttle wasn't about to stop Sera, use your head.
* `Kane comes running from the shuttle moments after the ramp lowers. He runs towards the interrogation area, sliding into the room, completely out of breath.
<Xanatos`Durran> Spade. Do you have your datapad with you?
* Warren` turns to Kane
<Warren`> Head up to the diplomatic office. We need to get Spade's datapad from there. You'll break his codes and get all of his files.
<Seraphna> Comm> Last I checked all shuttles were supposed to send notice they were intending to land when they got in comm range, that was 30 minutes ago."
* `Kane nods and does as he is told.
<Slasher> Comm: I'm currently busy trying to get everything prepped for your daddy's arrival. Bug someone who cares.
<Seraphna> Comm> What the hell do you think we're doing?
<Slasher> Comm: And on a second note, it's 5 minutes Lt. Cran. Not 30.
<Seraphna> Comm> Maybe if you're trying to communicate using a personal comms.
<Seraphna> Comm> This will be filed.
* Shiva spins around, looking at Kane. 1"Who's the scrawnny geek?
* `Kane would reach the dimplomate office and would search for Spade's datapad.
<Slasher> Comm: Is that a threat?
<Darien`> 6* Spade's desk has a locked drawer
* `Kane pulls up his comm. "Warren, the drawer here is locked."
<Slasher> Comm: And for fututre Reference Lt. Cran, Check the history of all the shuttles that have landed here, most specifically, Captain Darien.
* Seraphna turns off her comms and worries more about her crew
<Warren`> Comm: CAn you open it?
<Seraphna> Frack off.
* `Kane fiddles with it trying to get it open.
<Darien`> 6* It's securely locked with a keyhole for an old fashion key.
<Warren`> We're not getting anywhere with him. I have an idea.
* Warren` grabs his comm. and contacts Slasher.
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow at Spade. "Sir, you seem to be having a...brain fart, i think the techs called it. Can you tell me if you have your data pad with you?
<Warren`> Send Lt. Cran up to the security office.
* Darien` eyes Warren taking charge again.
<`Kane> Comm: Sir, it is locked with an old fashion key hole.
<Slasher> Comm: Will do.
<Darien`> <Spade> It's in my office.
<Warren`> Comm: Can you unlock it, then, Kane?
<Xanatos`Durran> Would you be upset if I went and retrieved it?
<Darien`> <Spade> By all means - do so.
* Slasher opens a channel on the Hanger Bay intercomm system. 1"Lt. Serena Cran, please report to the Security Office immideately."
<Xanatos`Durran> Would it be sitting out in the open?
<Darien`> <Spade> Locked. In my desk.
* `Kane tries but to no avail. Comm: Sorry, no can do.
* Seraphna sighs and finishes helping a tech up, "Get anyone who got hurt to the medical bay, make sure they report thier injuries, we don't want anything else going wrong today."
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Well then you would have the key I would assume?"
<Darien`> <Spade> I've seem to have misplaced it.
* Seraphna says this to one of the tech supervisors and heads out, to te Security Office
<Darien`> What do you plan to do with the Lieutenant Cran?
<Xanatos`Durran> Really now? Would you mind if I frisked you for any type of keys?
<Warren`> Use her to interrogate Spade. With your permission of course.
<Darien`> <Spade> I would mind.
* Darien` nods to Warren.
* Katrina` is out in the hallway to the security offices while all this goes on.
<Xanatos`Durran> Really? I figured if you had nothing to hide, then you wouldn't mind.
* Seraphna steps in, taking a step back when she sees Warren
* `Kane looks around the office for something heavy.
* Warren` looks at Seraphna coldly.
<Seraphna> "Oh no... he goes or I go, the order included a 100 foot restraining order."
<Darien`> I'm overriding that, Lieutenant. I've found Captain Carmichael innocent of everything you've conjured up against him.
<Seraphna> "I've CONJOURED?"
<Seraphna> "EXCUSE me?"
<Darien`> And if you wish to remain on PAX after this day is over, you will do what I want and what I want now. I'm not playing with kiddy gloves like the General did with you
<Darien`> You've torn this team apart, willingly or not, and it's going to end now.
* Warren` shows no emotions, not even pleasure.
* Seraphna closes her eyes, visibly trying to calm
* Darien` knocks on the window, hoping Xanatos will know to come out.
* `Kane picks up something heavy and frowns. He clicks the "Comm: Permission to knock the desk open, sir?"
<Darien`> Comm: *I* give you permission, Lieutenant. Do it. Get the datapad. And find out what's on it.
<Seraphna> "...Fine."
* Xanatos`Durran stands. "Looks, like our time is over." He steps out.
<Darien`> <Spade> How disappointing.
<Darien`> Look at him. 6He orders coldly all of a sudden, pointing at the window showing Spade.
* Seraphna looks at William
* `Kane does what he can to get the drawer open, but he tries not to damage the contents of the drawer in the process.
<Darien`> I want you to look at him and I want you to picture what happened to Venerator and his dream the three months ago. I want you to picture that -- and now I want you to go in there and I want you to talk to him about what happened.
<Darien`> 6* The drawer is smashed open.
* Xanatos`Durran sees Sera, but just walks past them. And strait into the hallway. He stops and looks at Katrina.
* `Kane searches for the datapad.
<Katrina`> Hey. 6She says to Durran, looking up at him, obviously getting a guage of his emotions.
<Darien`> 6* The datapad is on there.
* Seraphna grits her teeth, closing her eyes and looking away
<Seraphna> "I c-can't..."
* `Kane picks it up and doesn't even bother moving, he just gets to work trying to hack it open and find out the information they need.
<Darien`> It is your duty to find the truth, Lt. Cran. Talk to him.
* Xanatos`Durran smiles weakly. "How have you been?"
* Shiva turns, looking at Warren. 1"Holy scruffy handsome."
<Seraphna> "Wh-When did it become my duty to do security's job?"
<Darien`> GM: *the Datapad is fool of passwords that involve huge mathematical problems to solve*
<Warren`> It is your duty to Venerator and his dream. You claim you want to find the killer - prove it. Talk to Spade!
* Warren` speaks up suddenly with a gruff voice.
* Darien` looks at Warren.
* Seraphna shakes, looking ill
<Seraphna> "O-Okay..."
<Katrina`> I'm pretty good. ... You? 6She asks him.
* `Kane rubs his nose and then sets to doing the problems. They aren't too hard he thinks. An inverse integral problem it seems.
* Seraphna walks into the other room and sits down, shakily, nervous
<Darien`> 6* Spade looks at Seraphna calmly. "Hello, Serena." 6He says almost eerily
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and leans against the wall, sliding down to sit. "I feel...like we might just fail."
<Seraphna> "H-Hello Will..."
* Shiva turns back to the window and presses against it, watching intently. 1"This should be interesting. A reluctance to find the truth she set out to find."
* Katrina` leans her back against the wall
<Seraphna> "Th-They want me... to talk to you... about the night Vennie was killed..."
<Katrina`> You aren't getting anywhere with Spade?
* Darien` looks at the window
<Darien`> I hope you're right about this, Captain, or we might just have a huge situation on our hands.
<Xanatos`Durran> I do believe they have Sera in there now. But for the most part, no.
<Warren`> I'm counting on this.
<Darien`> <Spade> I see.
* `Kane solves it and then enters the answer.
<Seraphna> "So... *calms a little* ...did you do it?"
<Darien`> <Spade> Do you really want to know the truth, Serena?
<Seraphna> "Yes..."
<Darien`> 6* Spade rubs the bottom part of his face. "No one really wants to hear the truth about things. The truth hurts people. That's why we make up lies to ourselves and the ones we love."
<Katrina`> Oh.
* Xanatos`Durran turns to look at her. "Can I ask you somthing?"
<Katrina`> Sure. 6She looks down at him.
<Seraphna> "Darien wants to hear, and Warren, I... I don't want to... but want isn't always the same as a need..."
<Xanatos`Durran> You know that John survived...yet you continue to avoid me. Is it because you were just looking for some reason for me to leave you alone?
<Seraphna> "I need to know it wasn't you."
* Katrina` cups her hands together behind her back, looking at the ceiling
* `Kane keeps on a hacking, working as fast as he can go.
<Katrina`> I was angry at you for going after my brother. And I know you'll do it again if you get the chance - because of your duty. But he's my brother...
<Darien`> <Spade> You need to know, but you're afraid to know.
<Darien`> What is he doing in there? It's like he's screaming "It's me. I did it" but then doesn't fully say it. Does he WANT her to scream "Tell me now"?
* Seraphna nods, "Wouldn't you be...?"
<Darien`> <Spade> No. I value information and I value my duty. I'd do anything to accomplish my mission. The truth only serves me.
<Xanatos`Durran> Katrina. You know that I didn't want to. It kills me to even think that I would hurt you. And I do understand that he is your brother.....what more do I have to do? Just let him go about his business killing innocent people for his cause?
<Katrina`> He didn't kill anyone! 6She yells suddenly, anger on her face. She pauses, then goes back to being calm. "He didn't kill anyone. He just bombed the building."
<Seraphna> "Did you do it Will?"
* Xanatos`Durran frowns. "I know his intentions aren't to kill anyone. But what if someone just happened to be wandering arounnd that sections of the building that exploded?
<Darien`> <Spade> You realize whatever I answer to you, they will know? 6He asks her seriously, looking fully prepared to tell her the answer depsite that.
<Katrina`> He's careful. 6She says hastily, but looks like she's thought about the possibility it could happen one day.
<Shiva> Why would he drop his lies to her?
<Seraphna> "I realise... but Vennie was Dad's friend... I need to know... I want to know... who killed him."
<Shiva> NRP: Spade: It...It was you Sera.
* Warren` sneers as he waits for Spade's answer.
<Xanatos`Durran> Even if your careful, accidents do happen.
<Darien`> NRP: LOL
<Darien`> <Spade> I killed General Venerator. 6He says simply, leaning back in his seat and staring at her
* Seraphna stares at him, shack despite what she just said
<Darien`> I don't believe it.
<Seraphna> "Y-You what?"
* Shiva hops back, looking at the others. 1"He just admitted!
<Warren`> Yes.
<Darien`> <Spade> I am a loyal soldier, Serena. I do what I must do for the cause.
<Seraphna> "Th-The cause...?"
<Darien`> <Spade> You know what I mean. 6He says simply. "Even if it's not fully in your conscious thought yet."
* Seraphna shakes her head
<Warren`> Is he indicating he was ordered to do it...or did he take his own initiative in this?
<Seraphna> "That's not possible... he didn't want it..."
<Darien`> The only person who could order him would be General Cran. Do you think it goes that deep? 6He looks at Warren and Shiva with amazement.
* Xanatos`Durran perks his head to the door. "I just heard Ms. Shiva say that Spade just admitted to the crime."
<Katrina`> ...he really did it... 6She blinks in amazement.
<Shiva> If that's who Sera's referring to.
* `Kane breaks in and notices a folder labled classified. He attempts to open it.
<Darien`> <Spade> Serena. We're all playing a game of secrets. Charades is my speciality. And yours.
<Darien`> 6* The second Kane opens it, the entire datapad begins to wipe itself clean.
<Seraphna> "M-Mine? What do you mean?"
<`Kane> FUCk! *he rushes to counteract the program.*
<Seraphna> "D-Did you make me think Warren... is Warren innocent too?"
<Seraphna> 'V-Vennie couldn't have..."
* Seraphna shakes violently
* Xanatos`Durran picks himself up. "Please, never hate me Kat." He moves into the room.
<Darien`> <Spade> Venerator wasn't as great as you think. Let me tell you something, Sera, before you go away.
<Seraphna> "Will..."
<Darien`> <Spade> When preparing to make war, the best plan for victory ... is to appeal to peace. Because they you can blitzkrieg your enemies. But if I were, I wouldn't be worried with Venerator's death. Or the events here.
<Darien`> 6* Spade grabs her wrists, leaning in close to her ear with his mouth. "I'd be looking into project DA3405."
<Darien`> 6* It's too late for Kane. The files are erased.
* Seraphna blinks
* `Kane sighs and lowers his head. "Damnit...I got to eager...I should have known better..."
<Seraphna> "Vennie... ordered... but..."
<Darien`> 6* Spade leans back. "I'm done talking."
<Darien`> 6* Cran's shuttle begins to approach the station.
* Seraphna sits back, holding her head
<Darien`> <Spade> Your father is coming. Go greet him.
<Seraphna> "O-Okay..."
<Darien`> We have his confession. We have the General's murderer
<Warren`> ...finally. It's over.
* Seraphna gets up, shakily, walking out of the room, "Vennie... how could you..."
<Warren`> Not even the General Cran can save Spade now.
* Vile has joined #TAW
* `Kane slowly picks up the Comm:Ummm, his datapad just erased itself completely.
* Seraphna walks past them, as if they aren't there.
<Darien`> Warren, I'm sure you'll be put back on active duty. There's still some mysteries we have to answer here, but...
<Darien`> 6* Spade pounds a fist on the table.
* Seraphna stops, and walks over to Warren
* Warren` looks at Sera.
<Seraphna> *weakly* "...I'll be dropping _all_ my charges..."
<Seraphna> *weakly* "You were right... I-I'm sorry... Vennie's dream... though...."
* Warren` hesitates, then nods
<Warren`> I understand. But the General's dream was about peace, Serena. And I'm sure PAX can achieve it still
* Seraphna just shakes her head, looking like she's died a little again on the inside, and walks weakly out of the room
<Darien`> We should go meet with the General.
<Darien`> 6* The power suddenly goes off.
* Xanatos`Durran leans against the wall. Then he moves from the room and heads for the hanger. He clicks his comm. "Slasher, Spade jus...."
* Katrina` looks around in the dark
<Katrina`> What in the world?
<Warren`> Dammit!
* Seraphna keeps walking, as if not noticing
* Shiva spins around looking. 1"Holy crap!"
* `Kane steps the hallways and looks both ways in the dark.
<Darien`> Spade! We have to get to Spade.
<Darien`> 6* The power suddenly comes back up and Spade's not in the room.
<Seraphna> "Vennie... how could you..."
* Warren` stares at the empty interrogation room through the window. He clenches his fist and punches the window
<Warren`> Dammit.
<Darien`> 6* The General's shuttle begins to land, having sent in the proper codes.
* Xanatos`Durran makes his way to the hanger. In a hurry.
<Darien`> ...we just lost him.
* Seraphna steps out into the hangar, walking towards the shuttle
<Darien`> 6* The shuttle lands in front of Seraphna and the ramp begins to lower. General Cran walks down the ramp, turning to face Seraphna.
<Darien`> Session Ends - To Be Continued
Session Close: Tue Dec 13 21:24:05 2005