Session Start: Thu Jul 19 20:02:04 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070719.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-586.6.9 (5 days after last episode)
<DeathStar> Location: EarthGov Military Headquarters; Secret Meeting
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra has been summoned to a secret meeting, which is about to begin in one minute on the other side of the meeting doors.
* Cassandra` arrives in the meeting location, lad in her uniform.
<DeathStar> 6* As Cassandra steps in, she would find Cheryl and Zephyr also present, each sitting next to each other at a giant round table, with a monitor on the wall.
<DeathStar> <Cassandra> General Arakawa.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl
* Cassandra` nods to both before taking a seat.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr just nods, sitting there. Warren steps in a few moments later, dressed in military uniform as well.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Welcome, Generals. Admiral. 6He says simply, moving to the projector and putting in a datachip. "What we're about to be discussed is highly classified."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl and Zephyr both nod once.
* Cassandra` sits back, listening to Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hits a button, bringing up a planet. "This planet is Altros. It is a planet occupied by the Tsivrixsh on the border of their empire."
<DeathStar> <Warren> They defeated it's people about 130 standard years ago and added it to their empire.
<Seraphna> Cassandra> "And why is this a concern to us?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Because our orders are to liberate the planet and it's people.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl makes a whistle sound, and Zephyr sits up straighter to look at Warren
<Seraphna> Cassandra> "Wouldn't that be an act of war?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> We do as we are ordered. The planet's defenses are weak, so it should make for an easy target once we get the planning down. 6He taps a button and ten dots appear. "There are ten orbital planetary defense systems, and a garrison of about 20,000 troops on the planet itself."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Also, two Tsivrixsh Battlecruisers are stationed there.
<Seraphna> Cassandra> Do we even have the resources to launch this kind of operation yet?
<Seraphna> * Cassandra sits back, eyeing the maps with an impassive face.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Janus has managed to produce an adequate fleet for us. By the time we put the operation into motion, we should have more. Each of you need to study the plans adn data on the planet, and decide how much resources each of your divisions will need. Cheryl, you will compile what ships you need to take the area around the planet, and General Arakawa, you will need to estimate how many troops you will need to beat 20,000 Tsivrixsh Warriors.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We shall meet next week to discuss the estimated resources we need to take the planet. This is highly classified, so do not discuss it with anyone except those you absolutely trust.
* X1 has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<DeathStar> <Warren> Dismissed.
<Cassandra`> Yes, sir.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl and Zephyr nod and stand up as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns back to the projection of the planet.
* Cassandra` rises and salutes
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFt-
<DeathStar> Location: Tokyo, Japan
<DeathStar> 6* Dias and Marcus have been roommates in their shared room for the past 5 days at the Spec. Ops HQ
<DeathStar> 6* And Chad Winters has been their keeper.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias finally finishes his turning his shirt into a rope and tosses it over a pipe on the cieling.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren Carmichael shows up at Janus HQ
<Xanatos> *Marcus leans against the wall, arms crossed. Dry blood on the edge of his lip and swelled up left cheek.
* Alicia is now known as Red_Fox
<DeathStar> 6* Warren waits around for a Janus person to meet him.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias begins tying a noose on the end of it.
* Seraphna is in a lab, several floors underground, presently ripping the wiring out of a strange new craft.
<Xanatos> *Marcus eyes Dias. "Please god tell me you're going to kill yourself."
* Red_Fox heads over. "Warren. What a pleasure to see you."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Mmm. I'm here to see General Cran.
<Seraphna> * A greeter happily recognises Warren and grabs a phone, calling someone.
* Red_Fox nods. "I'll go and get... or not."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias finishes tying it then he tugs on it tightly. He then looks over at Marcus. 1"Shit? Are you kidding me? I made this for you.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I think he wants your job.
<Xanatos> *Marcus straitens up and eyes Dias furthur. "Stay away from me."
<Red_Fox> "Apparently."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren crosses his arms, waiting.
* Chad`Winters eyes the monitor of the two idiots and rubs his forehead in agony
<Seraphna> Janus Employee> "Ma'am, we can't reach her... you'll have to escort him."
* Red_Fox nods. "She's probably so absorbed with her work she's not answering."
* Red_Fox leads Warren to Sera
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> So you have a choice. We can practice me kicking your ass some more or you can just hang yourself. Your choice.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren holds up a hand. "One moment."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'll be joined by someone shortly.
* Red_Fox nods, and stops, waiting.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Like i'll just hang myself. Come near me and i'll hang you!
<DeathStar> 6* Warren crosses his arms again, waiting.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Like hell. You couldn't have a towel out to dry.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Hang
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps into the Ops Center of the Special Ops.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I've did so on a number of occassions, thank you very much.
* Seraphna reaches out a hand and a large, metallic hand gives her a wrench. "Thank you Montana."
* Red_Fox nods in greeting to Zephyr.
* Cassandra` soon arrives. walking over toward Warren.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Than come and hang me. 6He holds his hands out
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr isn't at Janus
<Red_Fox> NRP: Cassandra then
* Chad`Winters swivels around in his chair and looks at Zephyr, a look of misery on his face
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns. "General Arakawa. Remember, what we discussed earlier isn't meant to be discussed."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns to Fox. "Take us to General Cran."
<Red_Fox> "Of course."
<Xanatos> *Marcus eyes Dias for a moment and then points at his feet. "What happened to your shoes?"
* Red_Fox leads the pair there
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr grunts at Chad, and goes into her office and sits down.
<Cassandra`> Discussed what, sir?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts in approval as he walks along.
<Seraphna> * They go down several floors, through secure doors and large chambers filled with engineers working on various projects before they arrive at a large labratory, relatively clean except for a few oil spots around a strange looking craft and a red Beta.
* Cassandra` follows after warrren and Fox.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks unimpressed.
<Seraphna> * The Red Beta eyes them oddly, as if alive, and Sera slides out from under the craft.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Hah, I ain't falling for that trick again.
<Red_Fox> "You have visitors."
* Chad`Winters shifts his face into one of neutralness and he stands up from his chair. He moves over towards Zephyr's office.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Again? You fell for it like 5 times.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr works on her computer as Chad walks in.
* Seraphna stands, in a mechanics jumpsuit and a lab coat, a few grease spots on her clothes. "Ah! Warren, Cass."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I never expected you to lie to me 5 times in a row!
<DeathStar> <Warren> General Carmichael. 6He corrects.
<Seraphna> "Oh, yes sorry, on duty, General Carmichael, General Arakawa."
* Cassandra` nods.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren doesn't nod.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Gotta expect the unexpected, right? Ok, but seriously. There's a bug on your shirt.
<Seraphna> "What can we do for you?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> HAH! There aren't any bugs in here.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We need Janus to shift priorties on production orders.
<Seraphna> "Ah, I see, what do you need?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> We need, to begin with, 20,000 specially designed rifles.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Damn...well...i'm out of lies.
<Seraphna> "Locking codes or free use?"
* Red_Fox listens impassively.
<DeathStar> <Warren> What we need is rifles designed to blast through Tsivrixsh Armor in one shot.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren motions at Cassandra. "She will decide on any other features."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Good, and you should really watch out for the train.
<Seraphna> "Our speciality. GIve me what you need and I'll make it fire."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps to the side so Cassandra can list what sort of designs she wants.
<Chad`Winters> You going to be able to see Aya tonight? She's been asking more and more when she'll get to see you again.
<Cassandra`> Hold the axiom 'Keep it simple, stupid.. I don't want misfires or break downs because the thing is too complex.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm busy tonight.
<Seraphna> "Energy or Ballistic?"
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...train? The...Dias Train?
<Chad`Winters> You've been for about a week now.
* Seraphna walks over to a rack of odd looking weapons, all probably prototypes.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm busy, Chad. You should be, too.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> TOOTOO! 6He comes running in, his one hand behind his back.
<Chad`Winters> I've come up with so many possible ways for them to have gotten on this planet without us being to trace easily that it'll be a needle in a haystack.
<Xanatos> *Marcus pulls his arm back and sends a left hook for Dias' chin.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias swings his hand out form behind his back and a pillow clocks Marcus in the face.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Alright. Well, right now just focus on what we can do for Em, Dias, and Marcus in long term protection.
<Cassandra`> I want a mix so that no one countermeasure is completely effective.
<DeathStar> 6* Marcus and Dias knock each other senseless.
* Seraphna reaches into the rack and pulls out a long rifle that looks almost like a shotgun, having two barrels. "I'm still working on making it one interchanged barrel... but it'll pierce Tsiv armor easily enough."
<Chad`Winters> Fake their deaths, kill Xevil, put body guards around them at all times. 6He just shrugs. 1"There's no simple way around this.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, I'm sure you'll think of something. 6She goes back to her monitor.
<Cassandra`> Enviromental tolerance ranges?
<DeathStar> <Warren> It'll need to work well in hot environments. 6He adds.
* Chad`Winters taps his finger along his arm as he looks down at Zephyr. 1"Yeah....Of course."
<Seraphna> "That saves me having to ask you where the operation will take place."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr says nothing more, working on something
<Seraphna> "The energy barrel currently has a heat limit, but we can cook up something for that."
* Chad`Winters just nods lightly, more to himself then he turns and moves out
<DeathStar> 6* Warren crosses his arms.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad would see that Marcus and Dias knocked each other senseless.
<Cassandra`> As long as it doesn't weigh down a soldier.
* Chad`Winters sighs as he rubs his hand through his short hair.
<Seraphna> "Lightweight, big guns were never my favorites."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Along with these weapons, we need body armor that can absorb Tsivrxish attacks. But they will need mobility.
* Seraphna walks over to the craft she's been working on and forms a sword that's pierced Tsiv armor plenty of times. She strikes the ship, there's a lound clanging, and the armor on the ship only has a small dent and scratch on it.
<Seraphna> "...We'll cook something up." *she grins*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Good. We need these ready in 2 months.
<Seraphna> "Ooo, a challenge is it. What else do you need?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He looks at Cassandra to see if she needs anything else built.
<Seraphna> "Ships? Shuttles? Gears?"
* Chad`Winters moves off towards their holding room.
<Cassandra`> With the armor..integrate optic camo.
<Seraphna> "Mmm... it can be done, this gear is going to get expensive though."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias groans as he opens his eyes. 1"Why is the cieling up..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren gives her the money is not an option look
<Seraphna> "But what's more valuable then our troops lives... We'll do what we can."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Good,.
* Seraphna sighs a bit. "How do you intend on transporting these 20,000 Armored, Rifle Carrying ground pounders?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> That is not your concern.
* Xanatos groans, sitting up. "Did you...hit me with a pillow?"
<Xanatos> NRP: MARcus*
<Seraphna> "I believe it is, I build the ships too."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I put that french bread they tried to serve us two days ago in it...
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He gives Sera a look, as if challenging her to challenge him.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...that stuff was hard as a...*he pauses* brick.
<DeathStar> <Warren> You have your orders, General.
<Seraphna> "Of couse."
<DeathStar> <Warren> When it is completed, send the weapons and armor to General Arakawa's division.
<Seraphna> "Should I be expecting any other orders, is the question."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I once used it to beat down 4 space pirates while John wooed their woman.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren says nothing, and turns to go.
* Cassandra` turns on her heel.
<Seraphna> "Have a good day you two."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...I believe you actually...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks along, saying nothing while on the Janus grounds.
<Red_Fox> "I wonder if this is a sign of things to come."
<Chad`Winters> 6Their door clicks and it slides open. Dias hops up and begins making a mad sprint towards it to make an escape only to get twirled around and sent back inside. 1"You idiots done knocking each other around yet?"
* Seraphna sighs after they leave the lab, looking to Fox. "We follow orders, don't worry about what they do with them."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias trips and hits the floor, rolling into the opposite wall.
<Xanatos> *Marcus pulls himself up to his feet. "I resent that."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I thought Zephyr would come...
<Red_Fox> "I'm not looking forward to extended conflicts, if it comes to that."
<Chad`Winters> Hah, fat chance at that one.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps out of the Janus building and moves to his vehicle. "See you next week, General."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Isn't she at least going to see how we are doing?
<Cassandra`> ...yes, sir. *walks to her own car*
<Chad`Winters> She hasn't seen Aya in a week, what do you think your odds are? 6He says neutrally.
<Seraphna> "Let them worry about it, we just make the weapons." *she doesn't seem too pleased though*
<Seraphna> "I just hope they're putting them to good use..."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...about 1 in 100 probably.
<Red_Fox> "... Warren's a good man. He wouldn't drag us into an unnecessary war."
* Chad`Winters just grunts, and not one of those good grunts.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Bah...6He pushes himself up, dusting himself off.
<Seraphna> "Warren follows orders."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> So you killed Xevil yet? I'm sick of being stuck in here with him.
<Red_Fox> "... you have a way of worrying me."
<Chad`Winters> Yeah, we just figured you two kids needed time to sort things out first.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> OH thank-I hate sarcasm.
<Seraphna> "I've lost my ability to believe in the best possibility. You were here, it took months to clean out the muck my father created."
<Red_Fox> "I just hope we're just mopping up Xevil's forces."
<Chad`Winters> So you two idiots going to grow up yet?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias looks at Marcus then Chad.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...*he glances at Dias* Grow up?
* Seraphna sighs and looks over at Montana, who is cleaning up the work area.
<Red_Fox> "... I'm wondering if a side project is in order..."
<Seraphna> "What're you thinking dear?"
* Seraphna puts the gun on a work bench, adjusting teh volume of a pack on her tool belt, the device allowing her to speak.
<Red_Fox> "I'm not sure yet. I just want to be prepared if we have to clean out some new 'muck'."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I'm already grown up.
* Seraphna taps a comms on the desk. THe voice asks, "Yes Lady Cran?" Sera rolls her eyes as she cringes a bit from the name.
<Seraphna> "...There's a prototype in Lab 12, please send Team A down to pick it up and discuss production."
<Xanatos> *Marcus shakes his head and sighs, then looks at Chad. "What do you mean? Act more mature or something?"
<Seraphna> Voice> "Yes ma'am."
* Seraphna turns it off.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad's datapad beeps. "Sir, you have a incoming message on your console."
<Seraphna> "Seriously... do they get that I hate the title?"
<Chad`Winters> Look if you guys want to get out, all you have to do is...6He taps his ear. 1"Understood." 6He drops his hand. 1"Well gotta go."
* Chad`Winters steps outside and shuts the door, locking it
<Xanatos> <Marcus> WAIT! *he moves toward the door and slides into it* WE HAVE TO DO WHAt!?
<DeathStar> 6* The door zaps Marcus away - for his own protection
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> HAH! Forgot about that didn't ya!
<Xanatos> *Marcus winces and stumbles back into the opposite wall. "...."
<DeathStar> 6* Chad's console blinks, waiting for Chad to reach it
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias starts laughing. 1"That was about as funny as the time you wore that latex shit."
* Chad`Winters walks upto his console and he sits down, tapping it and bringing the message up.
<DeathStar> 6* A voice begins to speak. "Chad Winters. It is a pleasure to be speaking with you."
* Seraphna looks over at Red
<DeathStar> <Voice> Are you alone?
<Red_Fox> "What is it?"
<Xanatos> *Marcus eyes Dias. "Latex shit? Dude, you've lost your mind."
<Chad`Winters> ...6He pulls out his datapad and types something on it then hits his ear piece. 1"No." He stands up and start walking away.
<DeathStar> 6* The person waits.
<Seraphna> "How about some lunch?"
<Red_Fox> "Sounds good."
* Seraphna smiles and heads out the door to her office.
* Red_Fox follows
* Chad`Winters steps into the bathroom and turns the faucet on. 1"Speak."
<Xanatos> *Marcus eyes Dias zoning out and nods. "Yep...totally gone."
<DeathStar> <Voice> I have something that belongs to you. If you attempt to warn anyone about me talking with you, or if you fail to do what I want you to do in a sufficent time, then you won't get it back. Look at your datapad.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias looks over at Marcus and sticks his tongue out
* Chad`Winters glances down at his datapad, eyeing it.
<DeathStar> 6* A picture appears of Aya's dead babysitter.
<Xanatos> ...yeah. That was real grown up.
<DeathStar> <Voice> I trust I have your full attention?
<Chad`Winters> I trust you know what you've done.
<DeathStar> <Voice> My life means little. But I believe the life of your daughter means a great deal.
<Chad`Winters> Then make this quick so I can get to your quicker.
* Seraphna takes a seat in her office and orders lunch, the usuals, and sits back. "So how are you liking your job?"
<DeathStar> <Voice> You will kill your three prisoners. Em, Pope, and Marcus. You will record yourself shooting them between the eyes - it will be recorded live, so I know it is not altered. Once you do this, I will release your child.
<DeathStar> *Pope = Dias
<Red_Fox> "So far, it's been good. You've done a great job here."
* Seraphna blushes a little, "Thanks. I'm glad you've enjoyed yourself."
<Chad`Winters> So this is in regards to Xevil then...I see.
<Chad`Winters> And what word do I have that my daughter life is safe after I do this?
<DeathStar> <Voice> I have no interest in her. Simply being paid the money that will come with those three's deaths.
* Seraphna looks at a picture on her desk and sighs softly. "...I took this job to protect innocent people... I hope to whatever god is out there, that we're going down the right path."
<Chad`Winters> I need proof that she's safe right now.
* Chad`Winters glances around as he eyes his datapad.
<Red_Fox> "... same. It worries me when we're given orders like these."
<DeathStar> <Voice> No. Now, you have 20 mins to kill them. I read your bio, Mr. Winters. I know you're quite capable. But I am watching you.
<DeathStar> <Voice> You take a minute longer, and then you can hear your daughter die.
* Chad`Winters growls slightly and taps his comm. He turns moving out of the bathroom quickly.
<Seraphna> "Well, I'm not."
* Chad`Winters begins typing on his datapad quickly.
<Seraphna> "Warren was irritated by me as usual, but he wasn't actually any more tense then usual."
<Red_Fox> "Not worried?"
<DeathStar> <Voice> You aren't doing anything that would annoy me, would you, Mr. Winters?
<Chad`Winters> No.
<Seraphna> "The operation is likely classified to protect our advantage of surprise."
* Chad`Winters reaches into his belt and pulls out a clip, sliding it into his gun.
<Red_Fox> "I hope so.. though, I can tell some things just from the parameters."
<Xanatos> *Marcus picks at his ear as he moves over and sits down on his bed.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is still in her offiec.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias just taps his thumbs.
<Seraphna> "Then again, we're almost an outside operation, they give us limitations on guards, soldiers, and pilots because we're more a production house..."
<Red_Fox> "I expect we'll be having Tsiv trouble soon."
<Seraphna> "Let's just trust that President Talon and the other higher ups know what they're doing..."
<DeathStar> <Voice> What are you doing with those sensors, Mr. Winters?
<Red_Fox> "Mmm... I haven't had the best experiences with presidents, but... yes."
<Chad`Winters> I don't want anyone finding them dead before I can get to Emily.
<DeathStar> <Voice> Wonderful. Your bio does you justice.
<Chad`Winters> 6The door begins to unlock again.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> So what did he mean about growing up?
<Chad`Winters> 6The door slides open and Chad steps in, his gun raises and he fires two quick shots to their heads, two energy bolts nailing them. Dias drops to the ground face before he can react.
<DeathStar> <Voice> Now, move up to their bodies. I want a closer look.
<Xanatos> *Marcus goes to react but just slumps over, falling face first off the bed.
* Chad`Winters moves over to their bodies and rolls Marcus over. A huge burn mark is on his head, enough to kill him.
<DeathStar> <Voice> Mmmm. Move your scanner over him, and let me see the life sign readings.
* Chad`Winters pulls his datapad out and waves it over them.
<DeathStar> <Voice> Now the woman.
* Chad`Winters turns, moving out quickly.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope sits with Em, talking with her.
* Seraphna opens her box of food aafter it's delivered to them and eats. "Feels weird... I spent so much time on the front line, wishing I was working a job like this... and now I'm frustrated I'm not on the line."
<Chad`Winters> 6The door clicks open and Chad steps in. He flicks his wrist and hurls a small blade into a nerve cluster on Pope's neck. He then raises his gun and fires a shot into Em's forehead.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope falls over, jerking
<DeathStar> <Voice> Life sign readings.
<DeathStar> 6* Em falls over as well.
* Chad`Winters waves his datapad towards Em.
<DeathStar> <Voice> Excellent. I don't suppose you'd be willing to fire a few more shots into her head for me. With that man's gun.
<Chad`Winters> No. That wasn't part of the deal.
<DeathStar> <Voice> But if she's dead, you shouldn't mind.
<Chad`Winters> The jobs done. I'm not going to worry about your personal vendetta.
<DeathStar> <Voice> She isn't dead, is she, Mr. Winters>?
<Chad`Winters> Where's my daughter?
<DeathStar> <Voice> I don't think you kept your end of the bargain. Why should I keep mine?
<Chad`Winters> You saw the life sign readings. And you apparently could see what I was doing.
<DeathStar> <Voice> Alright. There's one thing you can do that will convince me. Shoot Zephyr now.
* Chad`Winters growls. 1"You son of a bitch."
<DeathStar> <Voice> 6 mins.
<Chad`Winters> I swear to god I will fucking kill you. 6He clenches his fist and turns, moving off.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits at her desk, raising a brow at something.
* Chad`Winters steps into Zephyr's office and raises his gun. 1"I'm sorry." 6He pulls the trigger.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr ducks as he fires, forming her gun. "Are you insane?!"
<Chad`Winters> No...6He holds his neutral face, then flicks his wrist, launching a blade to her side and firing another shot for her head
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr keeps behind the desk, then lifts her hand over the edge to fire at Chad's chest.
* Chad`Winters drops down and fires a shot through the desk.
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<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr makes a noise. She leaps over the desk and tackles Chad
* Chad`Winters is nailed to the ground, he rolls back with her.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr rolls with Chad down the steps into the ops center, where an officer holding Aya's hand stares at them in bafflement. Zephyr puts her gun under Chad's chin, getting ready to pull the trigger.
* Chad`Winters blinks, then looks up at Aya, he then looks at Zephyr then Aya.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Aya, look away.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya stares wide eyed.
<Chad`Winters> Oh thank god...6He drops the gun, his body slumping.
<DeathStar> <Voice> Pleasure doing business, Mr. Winters. *ends contact*
<Chad`Winters> LOL
<DeathStar> 6 *Zephyr's eyes narrow at him laughing, and pulls the trigger
<DeathStar> -End Part 1-
<DeathStar> -Begin Part 2-
* Cassandra` is now known as Myria`
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps into Xanatos' office, panting. "5 hours discussing the cosmic oceans."
* Xanatos glances up from his datapad, "Can't be worse than 5 hours talking to yourself, can it?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Erevis still not talking to you?
* Xanatos just shakes his head. "I tried to explain that my brain damage is starting to get worse...she thinks i'm still joking or something."
<DeathStar> <Darien> She's not human. Why would she believe you?
<Xanatos> You're not human. Do you believe me?
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'm a genetically enhanced human, not an alien in a human body.
<Xanatos> Well if you get technical about it...*he sighs and rubs his head* I can't control what I do or say sometimes...I don't know what to do, and I don't know how to prove to Erevis that i'm damn near as crazy at Kyouki was."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes a plant in Xan's office. "Why do you keep plants in here??"
<Xanatos> I talk to them. *he says, waving a hand dismissively*
<DeathStar> <Darien> .... Oh?
<DeathStar> <Darien> On a daily basis?
* Red_Fox is now known as Terra
<Xanatos> ...back on your earth Fyro gave me it's gifts.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Of course. Of course.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien smiles at him, stepping back out onto the deck
<Chad`Winters> 6Loki strums along the hallway, his hands behind his back.
* Chad`Winters is now known as Shiva`
<DeathStar> <Darien> Why the hell isn't Ariel back. 6He mutters.
<Seraphna> * Kaltar hovers behind Loki, following him.
* Xanatos stands up and steps out after him. "I dunno, how many days has it been?"
<Shiva`> 6Loki pauses, coming to a stop
<Seraphna> * Kaltar stops.
<Shiva`> 6Loki takes another step forward.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... 6He glances at Xan, then spots one of the cartel frighter captains. He beams happily.
<Seraphna> * Kaltar glides forward and equal distance.
* Myria` playing Sera's game in her quarters...mouth agape...
<DeathStar> <Darien> You know, Xanatos, what you need is counseling. Get on that. 6He nods and walks off to talk to the captain.
* Shiva` opens the door to Kat's counselor room and plops down into a chair. 1"Hey baby."
<Xanatos> What!? *he eyes Darien* And people cause me crazy. *he just scoffs and moves back into his office*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Hello, Honeybear. 6She says, glancing up.
<Xanatos> *Theron tilts his head at Myria. "Are you enjoying the new game I brought you, my lady?"
<Shiva`> I have a problem I'd like to discuss. 6She crosses her legs.
* Myria` nods...drool...
<Shiva`> 6Loki stops again.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What is that? 6She leaps forward.
<Seraphna> * Kaltar stops.
<Xanatos> *Theron cautiously puts a hand on Myria's shoulder. "Perhaps you should take a break?"
<Shiva`> I've been having these thoughts about another member of this crew.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien talks with the frighter captain, never considering the order he gave Xanatos.
<Myria`> ....not now...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What sort of thoughts?
<Shiva`> 6Loki takes several steps forward, then quickly backs up.
* Xanatos groans and steps back out of his office, walking back down the hallway.
<Seraphna> * Kaltar mimicks Loki exactly.
<Shiva`> Horrible thoughts Kat, dirty dirty thoughts. 6She leans forward slightly.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Really? About who?
<Shiva`> Do you promise not to tell them? 6She tilts her head slightly, looking mischevious
<Xanatos> *Theron slides in front of Myria. "My lady I fear you may be brainwashed."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I am a counselor. It's my job to keep secrets.
<Myria`> ...need...Omega Cokes...
<Shiva`> 6Loki slides his left leg forward and and shimmies to the side
<Xanatos> <Theron> ...i'll get you some if you turn the game off for 1 hour.
<Shiva`> She's...A counselor for the crew and I..I don't know if these feelings are appropriate Kat...
<Myria`> ...ok... *saves and shuts off*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina laughs, shaking her head. "Well, I'm sure Tom Counselor appreciates your feelings."
<Xanatos> *Theron breathes a sigh of relief. "Perhaps you should go freshen up? You have a...smell."
<Ariel> 6* A shuttle lands in the docking ring, after transmitting it's clearance codes.
<Seraphna> * Kaltar moves to the left and shimmies... somehow.
<Shiva`> You think so? 6She lets out a huge sigh of relief. 1"I was worried that things might get awkward between us.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You're so bad. 6She says, still smiling.
<Shiva`> 6Loki claps his hands and begins to dance as he moves down the hallwayt now.
<DeathStar> 6* People stare.
<Shiva`> I know. I am a bitch, what can I say?
<Seraphna> * Kaltar claps two claws together that extend from her armor and rotates as she follows Loki.
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<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, as your counselor, I should advise you to always pursue your demented thoughts.
<Xanatos> *A resounding thump can be heard at Kat's door.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina reaches over and hits the open button.
<Shiva`> Well if that's the case...6She leans over her desk.
<Xanatos> *Xan is standing there holding his forehead. "WHY THE HELL DID I WALK INTO YOUR DOOR!?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina turns to look at Xanatos now, the moment broken with Shiva. "I'm still not ready to give you that personnel report."
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* Shiva` lets out a resounding sigh. She slams her hands on the table and turns to look at Xanatos. 1"Do you ruin everything around you?"
<DeathStar> 6* As Ariel arrives, the first thing she would notice in the docking ring/civilian ring connection points, is Darien talking with a blue haired woman, and laughing.
<Xanatos> Obviously. But I don't want to be here right now. I was ordered to come here.
<Shiva`> So how's your hand treating you now? 6He motions to it
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina leans back in her seat, tapping her forehead. "Ordered here to do what?"
* Ariel waves to Darien, her bag slung over her shoulder.
* Jackieness is now known as Myria`
<Shiva`> 6Loki abruptly stops dancing and starts walking normal again.
<Seraphna> * Kaltar stops and follows normally again.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances over, waving once. He turns back to the woman. "Sorry, Ice, but my first officer is here. I need to go debrief here. Lunch tomorrow?" 6He nods and moves over to Ariel, matching her stride. "How were the girls?"
<Xanatos> Get counseling....duh.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina pauses, then laughs, her tone musical almost.
<Xanatos> Yeah laugh.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Not only no, but hell no.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stops her laughing.
<Xanatos> It's an order from Darien.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> And Darien can kiss my pretty little ass. I'm not counseling you
<Xanatos> Do your damn job, jesus christ.
* Ariel eyes Darien a moment. "They were well... There was an incident before. Cheryl didn't want to tell me, but..."
* Shiva` stands upright now, staring up into Xan. 1"There's Tom Counselor, go use her.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Okay, here's my professional opinion. 6She stands up, motioning with her hands. "You're HOPELESs."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Incident? 6He walks along the main deck with all the shops and security officer.
<Xanatos> My brain damage is getting worse. *he says finally, slumping* I can't control what i'm doing half of the time now. I don't want your help. But I need it.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Alright. 6She grabs a datapad. "I'll have Darien remove you from active duty."
* Shiva` turns back to look at Kat then he looks at Xan. 1" I could tie you a noose."
<Xanatos> That's not what I want. I Want your help, not to lose my job.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Clearly your job is affecting your mental health.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina sits behind her desk again.
<Shiva`> Or the other way around...6She mutters.
<Xanatos> No it's not my job that's doing anything. It's the only thing I seem to be doing right. *he has been ignoring Shiva this entire time*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Ah, so it's Erevis. 6She presses her fingers together.
<Seraphna> * Elayne stops in front of Katrina's office, hears the noises, and shakes her head, popping a pill, she walks off.
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* Shiva` eyes Kat, wondering if she's really going to help Xan with Erevis
<Ariel> "...there was an attempt on the baby."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Jesus. 6He shakes his head. "Well, I'm sure they have it all under control now."
<Xanatos> ...I don't think...I think maybe my head is just dying or something normal.
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<DeathStar> <Katrina> Your brain isn't dying. It's somethign in your environment affecting it.
<Ariel> "By Tsiv agents."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> If it isn't your job, it's your personal life.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... Tch.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Xevil?
<Xanatos> I don't have a personal life right now, and i've not got any better.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, what's changed about life in the last six months, Xanatos? 6She says, her voice becoming a bit more soothing. She nods for Shiva to go.
* Shiva` plops back into her chair, she just rolls her eyes
* Jackieness is now known as Myria
* Xanatos crosses his arms and glances at Shiva.
<Xanatos> *Theron breathes a sigh of relief. "Perhaps you should go freshen up? You have a...smell."
* Shiva` pauses mid drop and just rolls her eyes at Kat. 1"call me when you get off."
<Seraphna> * Kaltar continues to follow Loki around.
<Ariel> "I can't see anyone else that would take that sort of interest."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I see. Well, don't worry. In fact, I can take your mind off of it with all the news of what you missed here.
* Ariel is trying to keep a calm demeneur... but she's fuming. "What did I miss?"
* Xanatos just smirks at Shiva as she passes by him and steps in, shutting the door behind him, he plops down. "I got this job. And I started a relationship with Erevis."
<Seraphna> * Kieran comes up behind Ariel and Darien.
* Shiva` stands up and turns, moving off and shutting the door behind her.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, Xanatos has gone insane. Oh, and he and Erevis broke up.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Yes. And is the job causing you mental distress?
<Ariel> "...that was short."
<Shiva`> 6Loki slides between two oncoming people.
<DeathStar> <Darien> But predictable.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Terra created a new drink.
<Seraphna> * Elayne is walking back on her circuit to catch Kat free, and sees Shiva, "Hey..."
<Myria> ...do I have anything on my schedule for today?
<Xanatos> I don't know. *he rubs his head* It's stressful.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh, and Myria has been missing for a week, since buying a game.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh, and we have a diplomatic meeting today in about 20 mins.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Diplomatic Meeting.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> How stressful?
<Shiva`> Hi. 6She nods as she passes
<Xanatos> <Theron> In 20 minutes.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...The blue wanderer is easily absorbed by games of the mind..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... don't look behind us, whatever you do.
<Myria> ...oh...meetings are gay...
<Ariel> "New drink... well, that's part of her job description. But Myria? What happened to her?"
<Xanatos> <Theron> But...my lady...these are important.
* Ariel doesn't look back.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Some people assume she was brainwashed by Sera's games.
<Xanatos> I don't know. *he rubs his head* It's stressful. Keeping things in order, making sure people aren't killing themselves.
<Myria> Oh, alright...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien rubs his goatee thoughtfully.
<Seraphna> * Kieran just stays behind them, listening.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Also, I think I saw X3 practically law in a strip bar.
<DeathStar> *practicing.
* Ariel blinks, "X3? I thought she stayed in the old universe?"
<Seraphna> *Elayne sighs softly and fidgets a bit before heading to the meeting room early.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Now I must insist you go freshen up."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I was surprised myself.
<Myria> Ok.. *shuffles off*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien smiles at some people as they pass, looking relaxed and happy.
<Xanatos> *Theron nods and moves over toward a seat by the door, sitting down.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I see. And is the job the only thing causing you stress?
<Xanatos> No, of course not.
<DeathStar> <Darien> So, grandma, you ready to rejoin the grueling labor force here?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What else?
<Xanatos> Oh come'on Kat. Like you even have to ask.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina's lip twitches a moment, and she shifts herself in the seat. "What else is causing you stress, Xanatos?"
* Xanatos sighs. "Erevis."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What about Erevis?
<Shiva`> 6Loki smiles evily to himself as he continues walking again
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot walks around with an eye patch, going Arrrr at people.
<Seraphna> *Loki walks right into Kaltar.
<Ariel> "...please don't call me Grandma."
<Seraphna> Kaltar> "...Hello!..."
<Shiva`> 6Loki actually doesn't, he stops himself before running into something that obtusive
<DeathStar> <Darien> Why not? 6He looks at her, his smile getting bigger.
<Ariel> "It makes me feel old."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, for once in our existence, I'm older than you, I think.
<Shiva`> 6Loki leans forward and taps Kaltar's suit
* Myria steps out of her bedroom, clad formally again...good posture...hands folded...mask and gown.
<Seraphna> Keiran> "...You are both Young..."
<Xanatos> Well other than our current nonexistant relationship? She wont open up. She wont lower her guard for one second. It's become worse than ever since well. You two were seperated.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I don't listen to 15 year olds. 6He sing-songs without looking back.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> And you want to be closer. 6She says, glancing at a wall.
<Xanatos> *Theron bows to her and turns, leading her toward the meeting room.
<Ariel> "Yes. But you're not a grandfather." *pauses* "...are you?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> No kids. 6He smiles.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...The Starr loses track of Sages in the Night..."
* Ariel seems relieved at that.
<Xanatos> I wouldn't be stressing out if I didn't.
* Myria follows Theron.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Alright, Xanatos. Which do you find more fulfilling? Your job as chief of security, or trying to pursue Erevis to get her to open up to you?
<Seraphna> * Kaltar looks at Loki. "...Hello!..."
<Xanatos> I don't know.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, I should get to the meeting room. Make sure the PAX isn't attacked by aliens while I'm gone. Oh, and if you want to talk to Erevis, I think she's in the store. 6He waves and walks off.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, think hard about it.
* Ariel nods, "Try not to go insane in there. I know it'll be hard."
<Xanatos> I'd rather not. Thinking isn't a pleasant experience.
<Shiva`> 6Loki shifts around Kaltar, eyeing it's suit instead of responding
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stands up and moves behind Xanatos, reaching up to his temples.
<Xanatos> W-what are you doing?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Relax. This will help.
<Seraphna> Kaltar> "...Are you interested in my Encounter Armor?..."
* Shiva` slides her hands behind her back as she moves along the hallway.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll try! 6He moves out of sight.
<Shiva`> <Loki> Yes, what's it made out of, how much does it weigh, theoretically how much is it worth? 6He tilts his head slightly. 1"Does it come in anything besides blue? Does it stink inside?
* Ariel steps forward, to give Darien a small hug, and then stops by her room to drop off her things.
<Xanatos> *Theron steps into the meeting room and then slides beside the door, allowing his lady to enter.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien quirks his head at the sign of affection, and shrugs, smiling
* Myria steps into the meeting room.
* Xanatos does slightly and closes his eyes, his brow furrows. "...So...what you're getting too...in a roundabout way. Is I either have my job or Erevis. But not both?"
<Seraphna> * Elayne is sitting alone in the meeting room when Myria arrives.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Your mind can't handle all this stress. You can't focus. You're not as mentally strong as you were before your accident.
<Seraphna> Kaltar> "...It is made out of Tal'kar Alloy... In Human Credits the trade value of materials to make it is 20 million... It comes in many colors.... I do not smell..."
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<DeathStar> 6* Katrina touches his head, and closes her eyes. "Now, I'm going to help you sort your emotions and relax. Slow your mind down so you can think about what you feel."
<Xanatos> ...alright.
<Shiva`> <Loki> But how much does it weigh?
* Ariel seems a little uncertain as she drops off her back, and continues to the commercial sector.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav steps in to the meeting room, eyeing Myria. "And how many ambassadors do we have here?"
<DeathStar> 6* A Ridarium lumbers into the meeting room, pushing Theron aside.
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<Xanatos> *Theron eyes the Ridarium dangerously, but keeps his lips tight.
<Seraphna> Kaltar> "...800 Earth Kilograms..."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina keeps relaxing XAnatos' mind for him.
* Myria doesn't speak a word...
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridarium sits down, and Shretrav sits as well, far from the Erusian Ambassador.
<Shiva`> 6Loki just clicks his tongue in distaste. 1"Impractical than."
<Seraphna> * Elayne looks up and sits back, looking a bit tired. "A few."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien walks in, adjusting his uniform.
<Seraphna> Kaltar> "...It is nessecary..."
<Xanatos> I...I'm proud of my position. I've been working hard to prove that I can do this job easy.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I see the Cartel is a bit late. I guess we'll wait. 6He sits down at the head of the table.
<Shiva`> 6Shiva steps inside behind Darien. 1"You been working out?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> And that means a lot to you. Being recognized.
<Seraphna> * Kieran moves to one side, floating near a wall.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Now Shiva. I think it's impractical for us to have a relationship now, after you've turned down all my advances.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Besides. I wouldn't want the others to think the CArtel and Earth had some sort of ... relationship.
<Shiva`> Well I had to on principle. You did call me fat. 6She moves over to a seat and beside Shretav and plops down.
<Xanatos> All those that I have worked with. They are in higher positions than me, and yet here I am, a step down from what I was on the original PAX.
<DeathStar> <Darien> This meeting is mostly a get together. So we can all meet each other. After all, we're all here because of our desire for peace.
* Myria takes a seat, face hidden behind her mask.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> And you don't like that.
<Xanatos> *Theron shifts to stand behind Myria, arms crossed.
<Shiva`> A wonderful desire. 6She smiles over at Shretrav.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav eyes Shiva.
<Xanatos> I'm not perfect. But i'm not the babbling babboon everyone picture me as.
<DeathStar> <Darien> It's not something to simply dismiss. The fact we could all sit in the same room means a great deal. So, I hope we can use this establishment to further threaties and relationships among our governments.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Of course you're not.
<Seraphna> * Kieran watches Darien
<Xanatos> I just don't care to speak my mind. Ask the questions that most everyone else is thinking.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina nods.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien cups his hands together. "So, does anyone have anything they'd like to say?"
<Shiva`> I'd like to say that it's a pleasure to be here, and I look forward to working with everyone to further our advancements
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods.
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot sneaks into Terra's bar and grabs a drink.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "The Vertex Atlanteans are very pleased to be able to join this effort and we are very eager to share our medical technologies and make exchanges with everyone. Thank you for having us."
<Xanatos> I could run this station, I have faith that I could. I ran the PAX before and I did it well. But it was there that I started to lose credibility among the others. I took the fall for rescuing Warren against orders. And then when you...well I just lost my drive, didn't really care.
* Ariel steps into the shop, looking for Erevis
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina keeps her hands on Xanatos, but shifts to sit on her desk now.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stands around in her cute little get up, pressuring someone into buying Sera Shampoo.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> The Tsivrixsh Empire looks forward to conducting honorable relationships with it's neighbors.
<Xanatos> And there was Erevis. In your body. I hated her so much for taking the one thing good in my life away.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Wonderful. 6He glances at "Arhn"
<DeathStar> 6* The person hurries out with two bottles.
<Ariel> "...well, that's a new look for you."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns. She's even wearing her hair up into a bundle, which makes it seem shorter. "Ariel! Welcome back!"
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav also turns toward the "Arhn"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina listens to him.
<Seraphna> * Kieran looks at the "Ahrn"
<DeathStar> 6* no no no, "Arhn"
<Seraphna> * Kieran looks at the "Arhn" too.
* Ariel bows her head briefly, "Is this the new job you talked about?"
<Xanatos> <Theron> The Ambassador looks forward toward working with you all to achieve a peaceful, prosperous future.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes. Have you come to purchase an item?
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Is she too good to speak to us herself?
<Xanatos> But...I guess I felt she was my responsibility. At first everyone was ready to kill her. But I felt that if I kept her around, we could somehow pull her out and you would be back again.
<Shiva`> <Loki> But it's very useless for sale, it's weight makes it troublesome...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pinches the bridge of his nose.
<Shiva`> I'm sure she's just following her traditions.
<Xanatos> <Theron> No, Lady Shretrav. My lady just feels her identity should be guarded for a while longer.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Does she not trust us? Are we not friends?
<Seraphna> Kaltar> "...You cannot lift a weight this light?..."
<Xanatos> *Theron goes to say something then pauses and glances at Arhnya.
<Shiva`> <Loki> Sorry, I guess you could call our race weak...
<Seraphna> Kaltar> "...I did not mean to infer..."
<Shiva`> <Loki> Of course not. I was just stating a fact.
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridarium Ambassador stares at the Erusians.
<Ariel> "I came to see you, actually. Since I just arrived back."
<Xanatos> But as odd as it sounds, I started to bond with her while I taught her the ways of the human life. But before I knew it, John had found a way to pull you back. Or so they said. So I let him take her. And she did not resist, she went to make me happy.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see. I am unfortunately on the job. It would be an improper use of time to talk while working.
<Seraphna> Kaltar> "...We do not come to trade Encounter Armor... we have other goods to trade Loki Creature..."
<Xanatos> ....but you know all of this, don't you?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Yes.
<Shiva`> <Loki> Loki Creature? Tsss...You can drop the creature part, it sounds so....blah.
<Xanatos> Then...what do you want me to say? You probably know me better than most everyone else.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> It's your relationship with ERevis that's causing you stress. Talk about that.
<Seraphna> Kaltar> "...You are like the Shiva Creature... are you not...?" *it inspects Loki a little more closely*
<Xanatos> <Theron> My lady must keep her face hidden for this time because of religious obligations. I am terrible sorry for this.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Well, clearly we aren't meant to get an answer.
<Shiva`> <Loki> Hah, I'm nothing like her.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav stands up. "I see this is a joke. I shall go to my quarters."
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav walks off.
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridarium stands up and lumbers off.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans back in his seat, glancing at the ceiling.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Hidden in Darkness the Guardians can never see the Light..."
* Shiva` watches the two leave then looks at Darien. 1"And you were worried about you and I."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Maybe we should have made out after all.
<Shiva`> It would've been more entertaining.
<Seraphna> * Myria stares at the table, thinking of Cran Cola's...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands up. "Well, I guess we're done for today." 6He pinches the bridge of his nose and walks off.
<Xanatos> I admited that I loved her, honestly loved her, not just your body. And yet...what with being abused, and the odd hatred she has of being a human, she just wont let me in....
<DeathStar> <Katrina> How does that make you feel?
* Shiva` looks over at Theron. 1"I advise you fix that one before she causes yet another conflict of costly proportions."
<Xanatos> <Theron> I will...try. Forgive me. Lady Shiva and General Starr. *he bows his head and motions to lead Arhnya out.*
<Ariel> "At the moment, you don't seem to have any customers needing your assistance. There is no problem in taking some personal time in that situation."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis considers, this nods. "That makes sense."
* Myria turns her masked face at Shiva, then rises....following Theron out.
<Xanatos> Frustrated. I ruined a chance at a normal relationship...
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis takes a seat so she can talk more comfortably.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> How so?
<Seraphna> *ELayne looks to Shiva, "...Great start... eh?"
<Seraphna> * Kieran odly just floats there.
<Shiva`> I've been at worse meetings.
<Seraphna> Kaltar> "...What is the name of your species, Mr. Loki?..."
* Ariel sits near Erevis. "So... have things been selling well?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> We are making an adequate profit.
<Xanatos> I chose her over you. I'm not saying we were going to get together, but I ruined that chance...
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Yeah... at any rate, would you like to meet and discuss trade soon?"
<Shiva`> <Loki> Some things are best left personal.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Because you love her.
<Seraphna> Kaltar> "...Then I must keep Mr. Loki filed under Creature for now..."
<Shiva`> 6Loki just shrugs.
<Xanatos> Yes. And now she wont even talk to me because for some reason I can't stop lying around her.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> How is your family?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... 6She goes to ask the natural counselor question, then stops. "Are you happy with her, Xanatos?"
* Ariel hesitates, "Thinks are... complicated."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Complicated? 6She tilts her head.
<Shiva`> In due time, I'm enjoying my brief vacation.
<Xanatos> *Theron steps into Myria's quarters and then turns to her, waiting for her to enter.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps into Terra's bar.
* Myria enters her quarters...
<Xanatos> I was...I mean...yeah I am. It's just...i've been so stressed out over work now...and i'm frustrated that I have to literally kick the crap out of her before she'll budge in the slightest.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I do believe you should reveal yourself soon.
<Seraphna> Elayne> "Well rest well then Shiva." *she smiles softly*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... Do you feel your relationship is fulfilling for you?
<Myria> ...and who shall I say I am?
<DeathStar> 6* DArien sits at the bar, and times how long it takes Terra to notice him.
<Shiva`> <Loki> Well...If you'll excuse me.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Myria. You are Myria
<Shiva`> 6Shiva yawns and stands up. She turns and moves.
<Ariel> "Zephyr is older than I am, by human standards. Cheryl's child was attacked. Warren is apprently cute with babies."
<Myria> ...in this mask...I am Arhn Arhnya...
<Terra> "Oh, hi. I was distracted."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> So you find it uncomfortable to have your daughter older than you. Cheryl's child being attacked makes you feel uneasy and worried. And Warren being cute is bothersome?
<DeathStar> <Darien> By what?
<Terra> "Just thoughts of the future."
<Xanatos> I realized going into it that the relationship was going to be tough. Probably impossible, and I never really expected to get intimate with her anytime soon. But each time she would open up slightly I felt like we were really making progress.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Heh.
<DeathStar> <Darien> An Omega Coke.
* Terra hands one over. "There you go. Sorry to keep you waiting."
<Ariel> "More of... disorientating. Angry. And unable to imagine."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> And now?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods once, thoughtfully. "If you wish to be with them, I am sure Darien would arrange it for you."
<Terra> "You think things are going to stay like this long?"
<Shiva`> <Loki continues on his way.
<Xanatos> We hit a wall I guess. The next progression of the relationship would be kissing and things like that. And I don't think she'll ever trust me enough to do that. And now i've turned into this lying machine...I doubt she ever will.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Like what?
<Terra> "Peaceful. Mostly."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, which do you feel is more important to you? Trying to pursue a relationship that might not go anywhere, or pursuing your career?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shrugs. "Who knows."
<Terra> "I hope this peace lasts a while, anyway."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'm sure all of you do.
<Xanatos> I want both. A good career and a good relationship. Why the hell can't I ever have both?
<Seraphna> * kaltar follows him again.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Because you're not healthy, Xanatos. I'm practically glueing your emotions together right now.
<Xanatos> <Theron> ...you do not need the mask, my lady. You can be a strong Ambassador without it.
<Xanatos> Isn't there...some surgery I could get?
* Myria takes off the mask...
<Myria> Huh?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I don't think so.
* Shiva` steps into the bar and sits down next to Darien.
<Xanatos> *Theron eyes Myria for a moment.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks at Shiva. "So, where's your frighter Captain at?"
<Myria> ...what?
* Terra looks to Shiva too, curious
* Shiva` just smirks. 1"So you reall do have an interest in her. You do know she's a lesbian right?
<Xanatos> <Theron> Do you literally change into Arhnya when you put the mask on?
<DeathStar> <Darien> You just wish she was one.
<Myria> ...what do you mean?
<Ariel> "I would be more use, keeping an eye out for Xevil, so he can be stopped. They... have plenty of protection for the baby. One more pair of hands would do little."
<Xanatos> <Theron> I...you change when you put it on.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> This would be a useful place to get intel. Many cultures come here.
* Shiva` motions for a beer. 1"And a Shirley Temple for Darien."
<Xanatos> They can clone people but they can't fix my broken noggin.
<Myria> ....I'm too hot.
* Terra hands them out
<Xanatos> <Theron> Hot? Should I get some ice?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> A brain is a complex thing. We could replace your brain with a machine, but then you wouldn't be you, would you, XAnatos? 6She leans in closer to him, staring into his eyes. "This is something only you can fix."
<Myria> ....get me...Omega Cokes!
* Shiva` takes a sip of her beer. 1"And what does Ariel think of this?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Think about what?
<Xanatos> Couldn't I just be insane? I don't want to choose between my carreer or the girl I want to be with.
* Shiva` looks over at Darien, a slightly interested look in his face, as she reads him if he's serious or not
* Ariel nods, "I may hear things here that the military on Earth does not."
<Xanatos> <Theron> ...my lady. I must insist that you do not play those games anymore. I think they are evil.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... 6She leans backm, taking a pained breath. "You'll lose both if you're crazy."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Idneed.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sips his Omega Coke.
* Xanatos puts his face into his palms. "...damnit..."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina makes a shhh sound, patting his back.
<Shiva`> You must really suck at poker. 6She takes a drink of her beer.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> It'll be fine.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Poker?
<DeathStar> <Darien> What about it?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis offers Ariel an Omega Coke.
* Shiva` just smiles lightly and takes another drink of her beer. 1"So how long do you think this will keep up with Arhnya acting like that?
<DeathStar> <Darien> The Tsvirixsh would love an excuse to get rid of the Erusian influence on the station. Mortal enemies and all that. And she's practically giving it to them
<Xanatos> No it wont, Kat. It wont. Erevis was about to leave, I stopped her, I brought her here. And now what? We can't be together because my head is a pile of mush?
<Myria> ..what?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'm sorry. But, Xanatos. 6She lifts his head up to look at her. "She doesn't understand. She can't understand what you're feeling and thinking."
<Shiva`> If the Tsiv made a move like that the Ridarium's would be behind that, using it as an excuse.
<Xanatos> ...should could if she read my mind, couldn't she?
* Ariel eyes the coke, "...are you certain that the omega is safe for the prime?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Indeed.
<Shiva`> Speaking of which, what about Erevis.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It has passed health inspections.
<DeathStar> <Darien> What about her?
<DeathStar> 6* Omega Coke bubbles with evil.
<Shiva`> Last I remember, her and the Vapaad weren't on even ground.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Your emotions are hard enough for me to control, much less your mind.
<Terra> "... I really hope there isn't trouble."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh, well, Kieran isn't dead last time I checked.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances over his shoulder, like Kieran would be there.
<Xanatos> I should just quit before I get in too deep. Go back to earth and find some hole to crawl in.
<Shiva`> I think that thing has a crush on you.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina removes her hands from his head.
<Seraphna> * Kieran is not there.
* Ariel eyes the coke uncertainly
<Xanatos> <Theron> I believe they are brainwashing you. You did not require "Omega" cookies until you began playing the game from the Omega store.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sighs in relief, glancing forward. "I don't see how Starr handled him without going insane."
<DeathStar> 6* The Omega Coke swirls with tasty evil
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis looks at her expectantly.
<Myria> Well...they are just...soooo....nummy....
* Xanatos frowns. "I'm sorry Kat. This probably hasn't been fun for you..."
<Shiva`> So Origin has taken a more dominate stance within you then...6She takes a swig from her beer.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I can't say it is.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Do your newfound abilities tell you that?
<Shiva`> Who says I have new found abilties? 6She eyes him insulted
<Xanatos> I miss the old days. When things were easier...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien smirks.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> They can be easy again. 6She leans forward and kisses him on the lips.
* Xanatos widens his eyes and pushes her back. "Kat...I can't."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina leans back, closing her eyes. "Right. I'm sorry."
* Xanatos frowns and glances down. "God i'm such an idiot."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> No, that was my fault, not yours. I think your hour is up. 6She rubs her head, and gets up, and walks out.
<Xanatos> Kat. *he stands, turning towards her*
<Shiva`> Don't go spreading rumors about me now Mr. Starr.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina doesn't stop.
* Xanatos glances down. "...thanks."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I wouldn't dream of it, Ms. Sevintes.
<Xanatos> <Theron> They are evil. You shouldn't touch them.
<Shiva`> Good, because I'd have to hurt you. And I really would hate to hurt someone with an ass as nice as yours.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Ariel? Are you well?
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'd be flattered, but I don't think you're after my ass.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien asks Terra for a second Omega Coke
<Myria> Ok... *goes into he rbedroom to change*
<Shiva`> Why? do you have a second one hiding in there? 6She motions as she finishes her beer and motions for another.
* Terra hands one over
* Terra hands a beer to Shiva too
* Xanatos steps out of Kat's office and moves down the hall.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien takes it. "Not me." 6He leans back as Katrina walks past the bar for the officer quarters.
<Shiva`> Of course not, I know how much you hate playing games of chess with real people.
* Xanatos steps into the bar moments later and moves over, sitting down. "Hardest thing you have Terra."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Did you bother Katrina again, Xanatos?
* Terra hands Xan some Rocket Fuel. "Well, sure. It's pretty strong, mind."
* Shiva` glances at Xan then motions to Dariens crotch. 1"He just got done seeing pictures of my freight captain naked."
<Ariel> "I'm... uncertain about things. I will admit."
* Xanatos stops and then turns to eye Darien. He is about to say something when he then eyes Shiva. "...." He just takes a swig of the rocket fuel.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I understand.
* Myria then flops on to her bed.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pauses, and puts an arm around Ariel, and drinks the Omega Coke herself.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Is there anything furthur you require of me?
* Ariel leans tiredly against Erevis.
<DeathStar> -END Part 2-
Session Close: Thu Jul 19 23:00:36 2007

Session Start: Thu Jul 19 23:01:04 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070719.log'
* Myria is now known as Jackieness
<DeathStar> Stardate: Shortly after Episode 2's Part 2
<DeathStar> *part 1
<DeathStar> 6* Dias, Em, Marcus, and Pope are checked over - having somehow awoken alive and well
<DeathStar> <Doctor> It's amazing.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad sits in a cell, alone.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope holds his neck, which still itches. "Bloody 'ell, that bloody git got me good."
* Shiva` is now known as Chad`Winters
* Chad`Winters crosses his arms, his eyes closed
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances over their medical reports, some blood on her uniform.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...any of you guys get the number of that shuttle that slammed into my forehead?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Chad.
<Chad`Winters> 
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks up and over Marcus.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias looks over at Marcus forehead and points, laughing. 1"HAHAHAH"
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Chad? That's not a num-Oh...Why? *he ignores Dias*
<Ariel> Em> "...am I dead yet...?"
<DeathStar> <Doctor> For about a minute, you were, Em.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Oh god, me too?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You were all dead.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> What?! REALLY?!
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I conquered death? TAKE THAT DEATH! 6He punches the air.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks at them, looking as if she's seething under her cool exterior mask.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy walks in and looks at Dias.
* Terra is now known as Red_Fox
<Xanatos> <Marcus> You ok Zeph?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias looks at Billy. 1"Hey Marcus, you're wifes here.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Fine. I'll make sure you're all put under someone elses' protection from now on.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr turns and steps around Billy, leaving them with the doctor.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy walks up and looks up at Dias.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope puts an arm around Em. "You okay, luv?
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> What's up Billy?
<DeathStar> <Billy> ... 6She kicks him in the knee
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ....yeah, good to see you too, Zeph. *he frowns and flops back, rubbing his forehead*
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> AGHH! 6He grabs his knee in pain.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy hops onto Marcus' lap.
* Xanatos oomphs and glances at her. "Oh...hey Billy."
<DeathStar> 6* Billy kisses him on the lips.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad's cell door opens and Zephyr storms in, still covered in his blood.
<Ariel> Em> "...next time I think of taking a hit from a grenade, hit me."
<DeathStar> <Pope> I don't hit pretty birds.
* Chad`Winters slowly opens his eyes as he looks at Zephyr.
<Xanatos> *Marcus acks and pushes her back. "Billy, what are you doing?>"
<DeathStar> <Billy> Kissing my husband!
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ...
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I...but...come'on don't do that.
* Jackieness has left #taw
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I have Aya with Warren right now.
<DeathStar> <Billy> ... 6She looks at him, like she could kill him
<Chad`Winters> So what are you plans for me then? 6He uncrosses his hands and sets them on his knees.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Easy now. I just died, you know.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ....
<Ariel> Em> "If it'll keep me alive. Do it."
<DeathStar> 6* Billy hops over and grabs a doctor's light and shines it in Marcus' eyes
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Gah! *he flails*
<Chad`Winters> I wasn't going to let him kill Aya...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I know. 6* She steps to the side. "Go home, Chad."
<Chad`Winters> So that's it? 6He stands up slowly.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> That's it. 6She says, her tone neutrally cold.
<Chad`Winters> You've changed Zephyr...6He starts moving towards the door.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Good.
* Chad`Winters pauses beside her. He looks over at her.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks back at him, not needing to look up as much as before.
* Chad`Winters turns and steps out.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr just remains where she's at.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...Billy why are you shining a light in my eyes?
<DeathStar> <Billy> I enjoy it.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> You're going to make me go blind!
* Chad`Winters starts moving down the hallway
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr turns and punches the wall once, leaving a dent.
<DeathStar> -End-
Session Close: Thu Jul 19 23:16:31 2007