Session Start: Tue Jul 31 20:01:47 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070731.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-586.7.14 -2 weeks-
<DeathStar> Location: Tokyo, Japan
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits in with another secret meeting with Cassandra, Cheryl, and Zephyr.
* Cassandra` sits at the table...
<DeathStar> <Warren> In two weeks, we will launch the operation. With Janus ahead of schedule, we can move our time table up by a few weeks. Are your troops adequately prepared, General Arakawa?
<Cassandra`> While one is never adequately prepared for war, my trooops will perform within expectations.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Have you decided on a second in command for the mission?
<Cassandra`> I have decided that Setsuna shall act as an extension of myself.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods, almost as if he expected that weeks ago. "I imagine she's lurking outside the door."
<Ariel> Setsuna> "......"
<Cassandra`> Given that, may she come in?
<DeathStar> <Warren> By all means. 6Motions.
* Cassandra` stands and goes to bring in Setsuna.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I lost the bet. I thought she wouldn't mention Setsuna for another week.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *looks surprised as the door opens*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Pay up.
<Cassandra`> You're on, come on in.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Ah... um, thank you." *Steps inside*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps the side of his face as Setsuna walks in.
<Dias> 6Dias stretches inside a gym, Chad across from him. 1"So that's how pressure points work huh?"
* Cassandra` takes her seat again.
<Dias> Yes, used correctly you can cause your opponent to hesitate for a split second and allow your attack to connect.
<Dias> NRP: Chad
* Dias is now known as Chad`Winters
<DeathStar> <Warren> Alright. I trust you're adequately updated? 6He asks Setsuna.
<Cassandra`> She knows what I know.
<Chad`Winters> Since most of your fighting tends to be upclose, you should be able to effectively use pressure points with most of your attacks.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "All fairly fresh since... y'know, I just found out recently."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias hops from side to side. 1"So what about nerve clusters. When do I get to learn how to hit one of those thingers."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns in his seat, tapping a button on his awesome command chair(tm). An image of the planet appears. "This plan will be divided into three separate assault units. Cheryl will engage the Tsivrixsh Ships in orbit, and the planetary defense systems. While she is doing this, Cassandra and Setsuna, you will lead the troops down in your transport and land in this area." 6He marks an area indicated on the planet."
* Chad`Winters crosses his arms. 1"You're not smart enough to use them properly."
<DeathStar> <Warren> You will engage the Tsivrixsh forces for the second part of the assault plan. And while this is occuring, Zephyr and her special ops units will strike this communications building here. 6He indicates a building. "This will cripple their ability to coordinate their efforts and get reinforcements. The problem with the building is it will have native civilians in it, and we cannot afford a single casuality."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Not yet...But soon I will be. 6He beams proudly, Chad just rubs the bridge of his nose.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I have some ideas. Don't worry.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances back at everyone. "I've already transmitted the battle plans and area maps to each of your datapads. I suggest you study it carefully over the next two weeks."
<Cassandra`> Yes, sir.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Dismissed.
* Cassandra` rises and salutes.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rises as well, saluting. Zephyr hops up and does a smart salute.
* Chad`Winters begins going over the basics with Dias.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits in his command chair. It cost a lot.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Alright, understood." .oO( THIS was that hush hush? )
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl and Zephyr exit.
* Cassandra` turns and leaves the meeting room.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl notes her datapad time. "Hmm. I should meet with Angela so she can go over the ship with me." 6She heads off to the resturant area to meet with her.
* Angela sits at a table, presently looking over some work onher datapad.
<Cassandra`> ...alright...let's head back home.
<DeathStar> <Voice> Working hard, Angela Bennet?
* Angela looks up from her work.
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton stands there, wearing a white suit like Spade sometimes did.
<Angela> "Stylish."
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> It was the only sort of suit that was on sell.
<Angela> "I see. You know I like white."
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> Well, there is no accounting for taste.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Home already? Well, I guess."
<Angela> "It's a Janus thing, at any rate, did you want something?"
<Cassandra`> This was the only thing left on my agenda for today...
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> I heard you were inquiring about my activities.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sips the tea he stole from Arakawa's residence.
<Angela> "I am curious about the other me. However, I've been ordered to stay out of it."
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> I would say you are than curious. Evil, I believe, was the term.
<Angela> "Evil? That's what my friends like to call you."
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> Oh, such petty lies. If that's all you have to offer, I guess this conversation is over. 6He waves his hand in dismissal. "After all, I believe they weren't the ones who were signing that I was evil 'just because'."
<Angela> "Stop."
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Ah well... if we need anything, I guess we can order in."
<Cassandra`> Oh? Have something on your mind?
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton turns to go.
* Angela looks at him, "What do you want?"
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> Stay out of my way, Bennet. You don't have the power to protect yourself, much less get into matters that are beyond your capabilities."
* Angela looks at the table a moment. "Is that all you came for? To scare me off?"
<Ariel> Setsuna> "No. Not really."
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> You were the one who desired normality. A real life as a human girl. You have that now. So, you should be content with playing an engineer. Because that body lacks strength, speed, and everything you once had. That bumbling fool of a waiter could beat you.
<Cassandra`> I just want to spend some private time with you...
<DeathStar> 6* Billy suddenly swings down from a tree branch, face to face with Cassandra and Setsuna.
<DeathStar> <Billy> Are you two going to have sex?
* Chad`Winters steps back from Dias, his hand rubbing the back of his neck. 1"Good, you're catching on quickly."
<Ariel> Setsuna> "We could always just o-" *stops, and looks at Billy*
* Cassandra` looks at Billy...
<DeathStar> 6* Billy pulls out photos from the last time Setsuna and Cassandra had sex. "I do not quite get this position. Could you explain it?"
<Angela> "So you came to mock me as well. This is how you spend your valuable time?"
<Cassandra`> Eeeeeee
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> I do not need your death on my hands at this point. And if you get in my way, that is what I will have on my hands. 6He throws up his hand. "Ja ne."
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...not until you're older." *tries to take the photos*
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton walks off.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy ninja hides them in her shirt.
<Angela> "One more thing."
* Angela gets up.
<Angela> "I just want a question answered, it'll do niether of us harm."
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton turns to glance at her.
<Chad`Winters> Well that'll do us for today. 6He nods to Dias and turns moving into the daycare part of the gym.
<Angela> "You didn't need to have me become Angela, you could have just killed me. Why the mercy?"
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> I suppose you do not get the death on my hands part. Do you ever listen to anyone besides yourself?
<Ariel> Setsuna> "How did you get those?"
<DeathStar> <Billy> I took them.
<DeathStar> <Billy> They sell for 10,000 credits a piece on the HoloNet.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "......"
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias let's out a puff of air and turns moving towards the back of the gym.
<Angela> "It just seems so messy, you could have replaced me, now people know to be looking for her, they knew before I even figured it out."
<Cassandra`> ...damned eBay Pangalactic...
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> I don't mind if she's found.
<DeathStar> 6* As they enter the daycare, they find Ripple sitting there with the kids, his hand on Aya's head. She doesn't seem happy.
<Angela> "Do you care for her?"
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> Bennet, you see things in such dry terms. 6He reaches out and snags a bus at it goes by, riding off on it.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy pulls out a strange little amulet, holding it out to Setsuna. "Wear this on your assignment."
* Chad`Winters slows to a stop, his hand slowly moving to his hip. 1"Put her down."
* Angela sighs and sits back down in her seat, waving somethign off.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *takes the amulet* "...what is it?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias blinks, quickly sliding into a defensive stance. 1"Leave her alone."
<DeathStar> <Ripple> I wouldn't attack, Slasher. My hand might...twitch and I could remove her head.
<DeathStar> <Billy> A good luck charm.
* Cassandra` looks at the amulet as well...
* Chad`Winters slides his hand out stopping Dias. 1"Leave my daughter out of this."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps into the place where Em is being kept safe. "Em?" 6She calls out as she moves in.
* Alicia has joined #TAW
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Alicia
<DeathStar> <Ripple> But she's such a delightful weakpoint. 6He grabs her head and lifts her up onto his lap. "I am surprised you would allow yourself such a weakness, Chad. Granted, I imagine she's a marvel of a child. Perhaps I should raise her to be what you and Dias failed at."
* Alicia is now known as Red_Fox
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks up to where Angela is at. "You ready for that show and tell?"
* Angela motions her to sit.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits down. "We don't have a lot of time, you know."
* Chad`Winters grunts in response, his eyes narrowing. 1"What do you want?" His town begins to become angrier.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias begins clenching and unclenching his fists as he stares at Ripple.
<DeathStar> <Ripple> Maybe I don't want anything. Maybe I just want to fuck with you.
<Chad`Winters> Well you're succeeding, now give me my daughter back.
* Angela offers her the rest of her soda.
<DeathStar> <Ripple> No. 6He rubs her head, causing Aya to squirm. "I rather like her."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No thanks.
* Angela shrugs and then stands as somethign at her belt beeps.
<Chad`Winters> The feelings not mutual.
<Angela> "Come with me."
* Angela gets up and walks across the street.
<DeathStar> <Ripple> You don't like her?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands up and walks along.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr peeks around for Em.
<Chad`Winters> You misunderstand me, she does not care for you.
<DeathStar> <Ripple> That's too bad. I'm sure I could change her mind. 6He pets her head.
* Chad`Winters clicks his tongue his hand tensing up.
<DeathStar> <Ripple> Try it.
* Angela steps into a building with two guys standing outside, seemingly slumming, they nod to her.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> This is between you and me buddy.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...> Right.
* Angela turns and looks to Cheryl as they step into an empty room.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Well, I'll hold onto it."
<DeathStar> <Ripple> I suppose I could ... trade the girl for you, Dias. 6He motions Dias to come closer with his free hand.
<Angela> "Ready to board?"
* Chad`Winters glances at Dias then at Ripple, he moves to speak when Dias steps forward.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You designed the ship to look like an empty room? Wait until the other alien fleets see me now.
* Angela grins softly, she's enjoying this.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Sure, whatever.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy nods
* Angela moves up next to her and grabs a comms. "This is Bennet, do it."
<DeathStar> <Ripple> Walk toward me slowly. No sudden movements.
<Angela> *Angela and Cheryl are teleported.
<Cassandra`> Hmmm...
* Chad`Winters looks at Dias. 1"Dias yo- 6Dias cuts him off. 1"You're daughters more important...And you know it."
* Angela steps off the teleportation pad, the large room is clearly a proper teleporting station, not too dissimilar from the PAX.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances around.
<Angela> "Let's begin the tour, shall we?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr rubs the back of her head. "Where could she have gone? It's not like she can leave without me knowing."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods once.
<DeathStar> <Ripple> Now, on your knees and move toward me.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...so does it do anything other than give good luck?"
* Angela steps out of the room, an automatic door opening for them, this one is large, thick, obviously, she's planned on enemies who might use the teleporter to board the ship, walking out into a hallway with workers who are finishing up the ship.
<DeathStar> <Billy> That's for you to find out. 6She does the peace sign.
<Angela> "It's not actually the biggest ship in the fleet, I didn't want it to stand out, but it's the fastest."
<Cassandra`> Odd...
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Cass?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sighs and leaves
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias kneels down and begins moving towards him slowly. Chad looks at him, his eyes quickly studying Aya and how Ripple has her.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad would see silent movement behind Ripple.
<Ariel> Em> *nearly bumps into Zephyr as she turns to leave. Eating an icecream*
<Cassandra`> Yes?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr jerks back. "Ack!"
<Ariel> Setsuna> "What's odd?"
<Ariel> Em> *looks startled* "Oh! Um... Hi Zephyr. What are you doing here?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I came here...to see you.
* Chad`Winters continues focusing on Aya and Ripple, his eyes watching the movement in the background
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> You know I'm gonna kill you for this, right?
<DeathStar> <Ripple> You're going to be killing everyone but me after this, Dias.
<DeathStar> <Ripple> Stop there, and lean your head forward, keep your eyes on the floor.
<Ariel> Em> *pauses* "Is something up? You don't visit unannounced often."
* Chad`Winters flexes his trigger finger.
* Chad`Winters slowly leans his head forward, his eyes staying on the floorl.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Dias
<DeathStar> 6* A shot flies at Ripple's head. He pauses, his focus shifting from Dias to the attack.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias kicks off the ground and grabs Aya, rolling away.
* Chad`Winters flicks his wrist and hurls a small blade towards Ripple's thigh
* Angela steps up a small flight of stairs and walks through a large door, onto a wide, impressive bridge with all the proper stations, in addition to a few not normally seen on a ship. She holds her arm out dramatically, "Admiral, I present to you the Earth Forces Battleship, the Ryujin."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh, yes. I was wondering if you would like to work with me. We have this ... mission in two weeks, where civilians and enemies are in the same building. I was wondering if you would like to come to help make sure we don't shoot civilians. I figure you could help me sense what's on the other side of doors.
<Cassandra`> Just an odd feeling...
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple howls in pain from the b lade, doding the shot. He leaps up, having lost Aya.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hm. I guess it'll do. 6She sounds bored.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias rolls and twists, slamming against a wall. Aya cradled in his arms.
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple pulls out two warp blades, turning to see Seraphna behind him. "What in the hell is this? You're human now."
* Chad`Winters flicks two more blades into his hands and tosses them in an X fasion at Ripple's as he turns to look at Seraphna
* Angela pouts at her, "Oh please, it'll kick a Tsiv cruiser to hell and back again."
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple uses the warp blade to tear them apart.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Okay, MAYBE you did good.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy stares at Cassandra innocently.
<Chad`Winters> Dias get Aya out of here. 6Dias pushes himself up then eyes Chad. 1"No, I got him. You take Aya."
* Cassandra` eyes Billy...
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna holds two guns, wearing a strange tactical suit. She doesn't take unneccessary shots.
<Ariel> Em> *pauses, then nods* "Alright. I'll do it."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You sure? I mean, your life will be in danger.
<Ariel> Em> "More than usual?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, point. I'll give you the details of the mission. Over lunch?
<Ariel> Em> "Sounds good to me."
<DeathStar> 6* Billy gives her a smile. An evil smile.
* Chad`Winters grunts in response and flicks two more blades into his hands. He throws one up at the cieling, letting it bounce off and down at Ripple, his other hand hurls the other blade low towards Ripples' feet
* Angela smiles, "I'll take it. Now, you should get to know your arsenal, I think."
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple steps sideways into a ripple effect.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias begins sliding along the wall.
<Chad`Winters> 6The two blades collide, the lower one slammg into the floor while the other one bouncing up where Ripple would've been and slamming into the cieling.
* Chad`Winters spins around, quickly looking around.
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> Hm. Interesting. There are trace amounts of warp energy.
<Xanatos> *Marcus steps around Seraphna. "Hey guys. Look who I found." He motions towards her.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Weapons. I dig weapons.
<Chad`Winters> Explain. 6His eyes keep darting about as he moves around. Dias glances around too, eyeing Seraphna every so often.
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> I thought you were suppose to be an engineer. He is using a modified version of a teleport, only instead of teleporting, he is using warp energy to step in and out.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *ruffles Billy's hair* "Cute kid."
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple's arm reaches out of a ripple effect with it's weapon, aiming to drive it into Marcus' kidney.
<Cassandra`> She has two mommies. *nods*
<Xanatos> *Marcus widens his eyes and falls back, hopefully away from it.
<DeathStar> 6* Seeing as he wouldn't know...
<Ariel> Setsuna> *smirks at that*
<Chad`Winters> Interesting. I'll remember that. 6He slides two more blades into his hands.
<Xanatos> *Marcus is stabbed then?
<DeathStar> <Billy> Yes. 6Holds up the book "I Have Two Moms"
<DeathStar> 6* Marcus is so stabbed.
<Xanatos> *Marcus urks and falls forward.
<DeathStar> 6* The arm retracts and vanishes.
* Chad`Winters flicks his wrist, hurling a blade towards the ripple effect.
<Cassandra`> ...BWAHAHAHAHAHA!
<DeathStar> 6* The blade doesn't quite make it, and half of it falls to the ground
<Xanatos> *Marcus lands on his knee, he teeth gritting as he struggles to keep himself upright.
<DeathStar> 6* No more attacks occur. It seems Ripple just wanted to weed out the group
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Marcus...6He steps forward, moving towards him.
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna glances at him, her eyes studying him.
* Chad`Winters moves towards the end of the blade kneeling by it. He glances at Seraphna. 1"So you're Phaeton's Serena."
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> I am no one's anything. You should apply pressure there. 6She points.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *shakes her head, ammused*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hits a few buttons while Angela yaps.
* Angela stops, watching her.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr picks a safe location to eat lunch with Em. "I hope you like Italian."
* Chad`Winters taps his ear and begins calling for medical attention. 6He slides his hand down against Marcus' wound, effectively slowing the blood down. 1"You're as annoying as the original."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses. "What?"
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> That's insulting.
<Xanatos> *Marcus hisses, though it's really just the sound of him gasping for air through clenched teeth.
<Angela> "Does Phaeton still being alive bother you?"
<Ariel> Em> "As long as they aren't Italians that are shooting at me."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That man always has some agenda.
<Chad`Winters> So you have your own agenda than? 6He glances up at her again.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> You ok Aya? 6He looks down at her.
<Angela> "And he has the Omega Dragoon now too."
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> I am here to assist you. I need field experience. Phaeton believed that this Weapon: Ripple would be adequate.
* Chad`Winters grunts in response, it's hard to tell if he's annoyed.
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna doesn't even seem like she cares what Chad thinks.
* Xanatos clenches his fists now, digging his nails into the daycare floor. "I...damnit..." he just breathes, his voice ragged from the pain.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Good. 6She orders some pasta.
<Xanatos> NRP: Marcus*
<Chad`Winters> Stop being a baby. 6He applies more pressure in response.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy slips from the branch and lands on her head.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya hops up and down by MArcus. "I didn't cry."
* Angela looks at the controls she's toying with, a little distant. "I went with my heart, did what I thought was right..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hm? With the ship? It's good.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> High five Aya. 6He holds his hand way up.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...not crying... *he manages to crowl out*
<DeathStar> 6* Aya high fives
<Angela> "Yeah... though I meant with my humanity."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ooooohhh. Well, are you happy with who you are?
<Cassandra`> She fell! *moves over to check Billy*
* Angela hits a few keys, bringing up a view screen. "Yeah, just... worried."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias just nods at the 1 year olds ability to hop so high.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy's eyes spin.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> About?
<Chad`Winters> I suppose it would be futile to ask what Phaeton's motives are.
<Angela> "She's out there, another me, some people have no clue who she really is. And she's been raised by that... rat bastard."
<Ariel> Em> *gets herself a macaroni salad*
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I taught her that. 6He nods approvingly.
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> Would you believe me even if I told you? From what I've studied, the mere sight of me should be enough to anger you.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ah, the other Seraphna. She's not you, Angie. You are you.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...you okay Billy?" *checks for injuries*
<Chad`Winters> I'm able to decipher the difference. You've already proven to me enough that you are not the same as the Serena Cran that I've dealt with.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy sits up. "Owwwwwww." 6She pulls out a knife and hacks the tree.
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> But I'm still just as annoying.
* Angela nods, "I'm who... I was born as..." *she fumbles with a control* "You know, I always imagined it as... how to say it, like I'd remember who they were... my parents, that is. Instead, it's still Ariel and Alexander."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr eats. "So, how have you been?"
<Xanatos> *Marcus just kneels there still, still tense from the pain, his face is pale from the blood lost but overall he seems to be coping better than he normally would have.
<Chad`Winters> It's apparently genetic. 6He holds a neutral face.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Like I said, you are who you are, Seraphna. Genetics won't change that.
<DeathStar> *Angela
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> That would explain your irritating disorder as well.
* Chad`Winters twists his fingers slightly to see if Marcus reacts.
* Angela smiles, "It took everyone else quite a bit to start calling me that."
<Ariel> Em> "Well... pretty bored. It's hard trying to stay inside all the time."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, you could call yourself whatever you want, kiddo, but that won't change who you are inside.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...it's a coping skill?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Aya, I'm going to make him pay for doing that to you. My promise. 6He holds out his pinkyl.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> But, if a name makes you feel better, who am I to deny that?
<DeathStar> <Aya> Nuh uh. I'm going to beat hmi.
<DeathStar> 6* Medical personnel arrive to get Marcus finally.
<Xanatos> *Marcus winces and glares at Chad.
* Angela blushes slightly, more then she has since the change. "Thanks Cheryl."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hits the missile button.
<Angela> "Where were we... oh no!--- Oh wait, we haven't armed the ship yet."
* Chad`Winters grunts, ignoring Marcus. He lgances at the medical personel. 1"He's suffering from a cut wound 6cm in his left kidney."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I understand. You know, I could provide someone to help you train. You know. Beef yourselfu p.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, ... what kind of tour is this then?
<Angela> "...We heh... you don't want to fire those unless you mean it."
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna crosses her arms, remaining distant and quiet. Apparantly she's not there to make friends.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> No way runt. He's my prize. 6He leans over, holding his fist out at her.
<Angela> "But I'll gladly field test the weapons with you."
<Ariel> Em> "...I don't think I'd want to be beefy... but maybe I should train some." *pauses* "...don't happen to have any psionics trainers, do you?"
<DeathStar> <Aya> Mine.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Not many.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Mine. 6He scowls.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Mineminemine!
<Angela> "Wanna see the other ships in your arsenal?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I've already seen most of the fleet already.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Minemineminemine. 6He begins stomping his foot.
<Cassandra`> Anyway...let's go inside...
<DeathStar> 6* Aya flood cries.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy kills the poor tree.
<Angela> "So I've heard. I thought you'd like the Gunships."
* Chad`Winters glances over at Dias than Aya. 1"Youcan beat him up Aya."
<Xanatos> *Marcus winces now and again as they work to get him patches up.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya kicks him in the knee.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *glances back* "Come on, Billy."
<Chad`Winters> Dias scowls and grabs his knee, rubbing it furiously.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy walks along, eyeing the tree.
* Cassandra` heads toward the house.
* Chad`Winters looks over at Serena. 1"What name do you go by?"
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> Seraphna.
<Chad`Winters> Do you have the warp signature from his effect recorded?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances around
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> Of course. It would be neglect if I didn't.
<Chad`Winters> Make me a copy of it.
<Angela> "This is like the other battleships, equally sized and marked, however, I'd added a little more boom to it."
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> Does this mean we will be working together?
<Ariel> Em> "Well... I guess I can work on that on my own. I mean... I'm pretty good, right?"
<Chad`Winters> For now.
<Angela> "Actually... I kinda need your approval for this one... but I took the liberty."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Better than anyone else we have.
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna sighs. "I guess that will have to do."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> For what?
<DeathStar> 6* Billy runs into Cassandra's room and begins to go through her kimonos.
* Chad`Winters reaches into his pocket and hands his datapad to her.
<Angela> "I call it the Hammer, couldn't think of a better name yet."
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna takes it.
<Ariel> Em> *laughs, gesturing with her fork* "Y'know, maybe /I/ should be doing the training."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> That would be great. 6She smiles.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... We really need to give you a book with a list of cool names.
* Angela walks to the center console, "I was thinking Nazca Cannon, actually."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'll buy you the book tonight.
<Xanatos> *Marcus relaxes at the pain killers take affect. "Guess that's what I get for finding miss hardass there."
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna glances down at Marcus. "I did not ask you to come along."
* Angela taps the controls and the bridge seems to rise up, the ship changing configuration to bring a alrge cannon outside to bare, monitors showing it ready.
<Chad`Winters> You were most likely trying to have sex with her. 6He stands up, eyeing the blood on his hands then he looks down at Marcus. 1"You better be clean."
<Angela> "It uses it's own power source, and I left adaptation if we want to include Rune technology on it."
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna returns the datapad to Chad.
<Angela> "Unfortunately, the power source can only handle three shots before needing a replacement."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Oh shit you better get tested. *he says sarcastically*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I see. I shall name this cannon "Big Blaster"
* Chad`Winters grabs it looking at it then Seraphna. 1"And contacting you?" 6He shifts his foot, pressing it throught he medical personal and right into the open wound.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> AHHH You sonofabitchi'llfuckingkillyou!!!
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> I could always stay in your apartment building. It would be easier. We could even 'bond'. 6She seems to be just pushing his buttons
<Chad`Winters> He needs a sedative. 6He comments to them.
<DeathStar> 6* The doctors nod and give him a shot in his rump
<Angela> "Up to you sis." *she taps a few keys* "It was tested in a remote location, had to avoid people spying, what with the snoopers we've had lately."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya bites on Dias' ears.
<Ariel> Em> "I'd be happy to do that... but I'm not that good in all areas of psionics. So... there's limits."
* Xanatos winces and then within a moment he slumps over.
<Angela> "But if you need a weapon to punch a very, very big hole in a fleet, this is it."
<Xanatos> NRP: Marcus*
* Chad`Winters grunts in response. 1"There's an open apartment across from mine. I suggest you take that one."
<DeathStar> 6* Billy walks out wearing a kimono of Cassandra's that she chopped to pieces to make it fit her.
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> Alright.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias begins to coo a look of pleasure on his face than he suddenly slaps himself and scowls in pain.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I understand.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *winces a little... good clothes...*
<Cassandra`> Ahhh... *fingers twitch*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You've had snoopers?
<DeathStar> 6* Billy walks by proudly and heads for the kitchen. Breaking sounds can be heard as she makes tea
<Angela> "Phaeton. He's been watching. Dunno who else is now that that crack is exposed."
* Chad`Winters picks up the end of the blade that was left behind, eyeing it more carefully now.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hm. I can't see Phaeton really wanting a ship of this size. Impractical.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I so can't wait for you to be 10 so I can kick your ass legally.
<Angela> "I know the core military is watching me."
<DeathStar> <Aya> You'll lose!
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna bows her head and walks off.
<Chad`Winters> I look forward to working with you. 6He nods to her.
<Cassandra`> ...noooo...
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> So do I, Chad Winters. 6She steps out.
* Angela smiles softly, "But I expected that the moment Talon shook my hand."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm sure he'll be by to congratulate you soon on the ship. Once we test it out.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> No you'll lose. You can't even lift that playpen!
<DeathStar> 6* Billy walks out and hands them both glasses of tea. "For you."
<Angela> "People want to see that the new government is protecting it's people from the Alien Threat."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya scowls.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl crosses her arms. "Mmhm."
<Angela> "He's really a good guy, from what I've seen so far, what do you think?"
<Cassandra`> ...thank you...
* Chad`Winters glances down at Marcus then over at Aya. He slides the blade into his pocket and moves over to her kneeling.
* Angela looks at a few of the monitors.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We'll see.
<Angela> "Pity I won't get to see this bird really fly."
* Chad`Winters grabs Aya in a hug. He looks up at Dias. 1"Thanks Dias."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You build him, I'll crash them.
<DeathStar> *them
<DeathStar> 6* The scene shifts for the heroes in the gym. Marcus wakes up in Dias' hospital bed.
<DeathStar> 6* "Steve"'s gear mask smiles at him.
<Angela> "Mmmm... you might even be able to get it back in the air, collisions was one of my major concerns with all of my gear."
<Angela> "You people have bad habits with valuable equipment."
<Xanatos> *Marcus stares at Steve. "....HEY STEVE!"
<DeathStar> <"Steve"> Hello. 6He pushes the button on the bed to cause it to cramp up on Marcus.
<DeathStar> -END PART 1-
<DeathStar> 1 minute break.
* Cassandra` is now known as Myria
* Angela is now known as Elayne
* Chad`Winters is now known as Shiva
<DeathStar> Steve is such a dick
<Shiva> He is
<DeathStar> Billy is so evil.
<DeathStar> 4
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<DeathStar> -0-
* #taw is being logged
<DeathStar> -BEGIN PART 2-
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav studies her papers. "The Tsivrixsh Empire is willing to allow trade." 6She says.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien props his head up with his hand, yawning.
* Red_Fox is now known as Terra
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis is in the training room, having gotten permission after bothering Darien enough. She is blindfolded, working on deflecting attacks from a training drone with a sword.
<Shiva> We'll only allow 4,000 tons of Naridium IV to be exported every 2 months.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav glances up. "IF you desire the ore from our planets., we will require 5,000 tons."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina taps her chin, studying a painting in a hallway.
* Shiva cupts her hands together as she looks over at Shretrav. 1"4,200 tons.
* Ariel is off duty at the moment, so she's doing her best to coach Erevis, if Erevis would let her
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> ... 4,800
<Shiva> 4,300.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> This is ridicilious. 4,500. Final.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis listens to Ariel's advice on proper stance and technique, but it seems she's also there for another reason.
* Shiva glances down at her paper. 1"4,400 and we'll allow for refueling at Pramia."
<Elayne> * Kieran floats along a hallway.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav leans back, her red eyes burning into Shiva's soul.
<Xanatos> *Theron stands behind Myria, arms crossed as he watches the exchange between the two stronge women.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav glances at the Ridarium Ambassador, who shrugs. "Fine. It is acceptable."
* Myria sits by in silence.
* Shiva stares back her her ice blue eyes staring back. 1"I'm glad that we could come to an agreement Ambassador Shretrav."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis moves to deflect an attack, still blindfolded, and almost succeeds, but her sword position is sloppy, so she gets stung in the arm.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien writes it down in the sacred log.
* Elayne yawns a bit and sits back in her seat, bored, looking over at Darien.
* Ariel smiles... She is getting better.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Peace is worth agreeing for.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Any other agendas?
* Xanatos is standing in the hallway, talking to an ensign about security.
<Elayne> "Yes, a slight one."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes?
<Shiva> I would like to ask the Ridarium Ambassador for permission to for the Cartel fleet to cut through their space at these coordinates.
<DeathStar> <Ridarium> What do we get?
<Elayne> "I'm to notify everyone that our government's Chief Justicator will be stopping by the station."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances toward Ariel. "What did I do wrong?"
* Shiva slowly eyes Elayne then Darien.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien rubs his eyes. "Of course."
<Elayne> "He's simply here to refuel and resupply."
<Shiva> On what grounds? 6She holds her hand up towards the Ridarium.
<DeathStar> <Ridarium> I see no profit in allowing you in this territory.
<Elayne> "As I said, he is only here to resupply."
<DeathStar> 6 The Ridarium seems not to care about petty Justicators.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav gives him "A look". He shuts up.
* Shiva glances at the Ridarium.
<Shiva> Than we should have no problems. 6She looks at Elayne, her face neutral.
<Ariel> "You need to move with more confidence. You were too loose with your form."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis shifts, then waits for the attack. She deflects it with a quick snap of her wrist, deciding to assume slight movements will be fine.
* Elayne looks back at her and shrugs, "I was unaware you had any concern about our justice system."
* Xanatos rubs the back of his head and nods, patting the ensign on the shoulder and sending him off. He turns and walks down the hall, his face slightly drooped from lack of sleep.
<Shiva> We will trade you 1 ton of Grallion Ore every 6 months that we use your space.
<Elayne> "Though as a matter of cultural growth, and since the Vapaad have already... *shudders* asked... he will gladly meet with anyone who wishes to meet him."
<DeathStar> <Ridarium> Acceptable.
* Elayne goes back to sitting boredly.
<Shiva> I'm sure everyone's very eager to meet with him...6She eyes her nails.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien doesn't even speak up
<Ariel> "Much better."
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridarium snorts. "We do not care about your stupid justice people."
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> I will pass.
<Elayne> "I'm sure he'll be happy to not have his time wasted then."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods. The training drone launches attacks, and she deflects them with simple, eased movements.
<DeathStar> <Ridiarum> *the Ridarium sniffS Elayne's hair*
* Xanatos glances into the training room and smirk sliding onto his face as he moves on, after a moment he knocks on Katrina's office door.
* Elayne blinks up at him.
<Shiva> He'll undoubtedly have a great time visiting everyone eager than. 6She looks over at Darien. 1"The Cartel are done with business for the day."
<DeathStar> 6* No answer.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Does the Erusians have anything to add?
<Elayne> * Kaltar floats behind Xanatos.
* Xanatos frowns and rubs actually needing her for a business purpose he pauses and glances behind him. He stares.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> I believe the Ambassador as fallen asleep again.
<Elayne> * Kaltar beeps happily, "...Hello Officer Durran!"
<Elayne> "Omega Cokes."
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridarium chews on her hair.
<Xanatos> *Theron frowns and moves forward to nudge Myria.
* Xanatos arcs a brow. "Hello. Kaltar."
* Shiva glances at Elayne through the corner of her eyes.
* Elayne blinks and looks back up at the Ridarium.
<DeathStar> <Ridiarium> Your hair tastes like lovely ore.
<Elayne> Kalter> "What are you doing this fine day?"
<DeathStar> <Ridiarium> Would you like a drink?
<Elayne> "Thank you, I use special shampoo, and I would love a drink."
<Ariel> "Worry about percision, not strength. That will come after."
<Myria> We do not.
<Shiva> 6Loki sits in a corner of the bar, talking to several people.
<Xanatos> Trying to find Miss McCormick to talk about personnel. Have you seen her?
<DeathStar> <Ridiarium> Wonderful. It is rare to find women to mate with.
<Elayne> Kaltar> "Not this day."
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... well, okay, time to go. 6He gets up and hurries off.
<Elayne> "Charmed."
* Xanatos nods his head. "And how are you?"
* Shiva reaches into her pocket and slides some Gallion Ore over to the Ridarium. 1"As a sign of good faith."
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav looks disgusted with the Ridiarium, or perhaps Myria, and just gets up.
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridiarium eats it instantly. It makes him rock hard.
* Myria rises...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I understand. 6She pauses, rubbing her head, as if she's tired. Pulling off the blindfold, she glances at Ariel. "Thank you for the aid."
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav walks past Myria, bumping her on purpose.
<Elayne> Kaltar> "I am fine Officer Durran, how are you?"
* Shiva glances over at Myria. 1"At some point in time, Ambassador Arhnya. You may find it beneficial to actually speak."
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridiarium eagerly leads Elayne to his room for a drink.
* Elayne doesn't complain.
<Xanatos> *Theron frowns.
* Ariel bows her head, "Always happy to help out." She pauses, "...and it's nice to get my mind off of things for a little bit."
<Myria> ...I have spoken...we I have something worth saying. *turns and walks to the door*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You are still troubled by events back on Earth?
<Myria> NRP: when
<Xanatos> Sleepy. Been working hard. *he says, rubbing at his eyes*
<Xanatos> *Theron just moves along after her.
* Shiva looks down at the table, she just clicks her tongue in disgust.
<Ariel> "...the events at home, there is little I can do about. Even if I was there."
<Ariel> "The events here... just give me a headache."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You do not like the job of running a station with Ambassadors? 6Her tone is sullen, as if she's not happy here, either.
<Elayne> Xanatos> "Perhaps you should rest more?"
* Myria heads back to her quarters...
<Elayne> ((OMG))
<Xanatos> NRP: LOL
<Elayne> Kaltar> "Perhaps you should rest more."
<Xanatos> Good advice. I'll keep that in mind. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to find Katrina.
* Shiva slowly stands, gathering her stuff. She turns stepping outside. She taps her datapad.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps into ops, keeping an eye out for incoming ships. If the Justicator is coming, he wants him nowhere near Erevis.
<Xanatos> *Theron steps alongside Myria. "You really should converse more, my lady."
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav lingers and steps up beside Shiva. "What do you think of this PAX so far?"
<Ariel> "I don't mind running the station.. but the ambassadors are like a bunch of children."
<Myria> ...I have nothing to say...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I concur with your thoughts.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Very well.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis tightens her fist a bit, still angered about the incident two weeks ago.
<Shiva> It has allowed for open talks and fair trade. 6She slides her datapad away. 1"And you?"
* Xanatos bows slightly and then turns to move off down the hallway, looking for Kat.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> I believe this is nothing more than a joke. Some of the races do not seem to be interested in furthering relationships.
<Elayne> * A ship appears on Radar, a small, fast fighter, large enough for extended travel, but not for a large crew.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> The Vapaads do not even attend meetings now . And the Erusians never speak.
<Shiva> So because a few races choose not to participate as much we should turn our backs on those that do?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien rubs his goatee.
<Shiva> 6His goatee feels so soft.
<Ariel> "...some I wouldn't mind seeing shipped off the station."
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> I do not believe in wasting my people's time. I desparately hope I am wrong about this place. 6She turns and leaves.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Who?
<Shiva> I hope you are wrong too Shretrav. 6She bows to her.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Mmmmm, soft.
<Shiva> 6It feels like he's been shampooing it for some real good stuff.
<Elayne> * It identifies itself to the station as a Vertex craft, like many of the Atlantean ships, it is a jagged, almsot claw-like craft.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien lets his people give the clearance access, and steps out of ops.
<Myria> ...we do not know our place in this galaxy...all we can do is see how the others carry themselves...and then try to learn.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina bumps into shiva. "You're done?'
<Ariel> "I think you already know which ones."
<Xanatos> <Theron> No. I disagree.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I do not try to pry. 6She notes.
* Shiva looks over at Kat. 1"Yes. Things went...well...Except that Elayne's little judge jury and executor seems to be stopping still."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh, that's delightful. I thought we took care of that.
<Myria> ...what?
<Shiva> The Atleans appear to be as troublesome as the Janus was.
* Xanatos stops outside of the hanger and eyes his datapad, taking a break from his search of the elusive Katrina.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I disagree with that theory.
<Elayne> * The ship docks, slowly powering down, it appears to be heavily armed, a ship that expects resistance.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I think we should give him a warm welcome. 6She steers Shiva toward the hanger.
<Elayne> * Kieran floats into the meeting room, looking about silently.
* Xanatos glances inside the hanger at the Vertex ship, his jaws clench and he narrows his eyes.
* Shiva clicks her tongue in respone and is dragged along. 1"Are you giving me permission to be a bitch to an alien I don't know?'
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You know my counseling advice said you shouldn't hold your thoughts in. It'll just be stressful.
<Myria> ...then what do you suggest?
* Shiva eyes her, a small smug look on her face.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav steps into the bar, sensing someone likes her there. She sits down, glancing at Terra's menu
<Terra> "What'll it be?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina and Shiva arrive in the docking ring.
<Elayne> *The ship's ramp lowers and a lean, fit looking man, around 25 years in human equivalent steps off, a single black mark across his left eye, hair dark, eyes darker, his uniform similar to one of ELayne's guards, only black with silver etchings, two claw like weapons strapped to his waist.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sends Ariel a message letting her know the Justicator is there, and to make sure Erevis stays away.
<Shiva> 6Loki glances over at Shretrav than resumes conduction business.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I feel that in order for our people to truly make a place in this world, we must be active. We must proclaim our position and work with the help of the other races to rebuild ourselves. It'll take work. But we can achieve this."
* Xanatos straitens up and steps inside, watching the Atlean.
<Myria> ...then...perhaps it is time the ambassador goes out to mingle...
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav muses. "What do you recommend, bartender?"
<Shiva> Hmpf, I was expecting something more....manly. 6She looks over at Kat.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> He's so young!
<Terra> "Erusian ale is popular."
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> I will pass on THAT honor.
<Terra> "Fair enough."
<Xanatos> <Theron> *nods* There are some truly wonderful people on this station. I'm sure you would do well to befriend them."
<Shiva> Don't go doey eye on me sweety.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Give me something else with a kick.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stares goo-goo eyes.
<Terra> "Rocket fuel, then. It has plenty."
<Myria> ...come then... *turns and leaves her quarters, still in her ceremonial garb*
* Ariel sighs, and rubs her head. "The list just gets bigger..."
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> I do not need t odrink something you put in your ships.
* Shiva crosses her arms. 1"He's stood in the same spot for like two minutes now...He must be related to Durran."
<Elayne> *The Atlean speaks like other Vertex Atleans, completely unlike Elayne's plain speech, the rich accent suggests he didn't spend his life on Earth like she did. "That damn Aristocrat pullin me out here for nothin."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 6She glances at Ariel.
<Terra> "It's a name. It's not really fuel."
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> I see. Then I will take one.
* Terra hands one over
<DeathStar> <Katrina> He's got an accent! It's like Australians.
<Shiva> Like what? 6She looks at Kat now.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh, an old Earth accent.
* Xanatos tilts his head, pulling his arms behind his back. "You must be the Justicator?" he slides his left hand out in an offer to shake hands.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina leaps in front of the hand. "Hi!" 6She holds out her hand.
* Xanatos pauses and frowns, stepping back.
<Shiva> He's not packing much...6She eyes him up and down.
<Elayne> * He looks around, trying to spot some sort of leader. He then eyes Xan, as if searching for a crime on his face, and shakes his hand. "I'm Justicator Darce, you can call me Micah."
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav samples the drink.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I will come?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina shakes his hand, having gotten in front of XAn
<Myria> ..yes..you are my guardian.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pauses, then steps out of the training room
* Xanatos rubs the back of his head. "I'm the Chief of Security Xanatos. This is Katrina. Counselor aboard this station."
<Ariel> "Erevis."
<Xanatos> <Theron> Very well. *he moves out with her*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis casually doesn't act like she heard.
* Ariel clears her throat.
<Elayne> * Darce looks at Katrina and smiles, he looks her over as well, as if beyond her face, "Good to meet you."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis steps out before the throat clearing can work
* Shiva eyes the man's hand then reaches out to shake it, a neutral look on her face.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> We're, gosh, so honored to have you
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis mentions something about needing to speak to Xan
<Elayne> Darce> "Ahm nothin special, did that woman overplay me?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I thought you'd be at least 8 meters tall and with fangs.
* Myria starts down the corridor toward the more crowded section of the station.
<Elayne> Darce> *laughing* Damn Aristocrats, always dramatic.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav finishes the drink. "It is suitable, for a child's drink."
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav eyes the food menu
* Shiva clicks her tongue in response to getting ignored.
<Xanatos> *Theron pulls his arms behind his head. "Expect critiscm from the other Ambassador's."
* Ariel follows a bit after Erevis... not planning on butting in with her conversation with Xan... but wants to make sure nothing goes wrong between point A and B.
<Myria> ...I am prepared...
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis neglects mentioning Xanatos in the hanger.
<Shiva> Sounds like these Justicators are nothing more than people who slap wrists. 6She eyes her nails.
<Elayne> * Darce looks at Shiva a moment, then nods his head, "Apologies Miss, Ah'm gettin swarmed here."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh, he's not a bad guy.
<Elayne> Darce> "Oh we slap wrists, it's one of our jobs."
<Shiva> There's three people here. How is that swarmed?
<Elayne> Darce> "...She didn't inform you of what I do then?"
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Give me Combo #6
<Xanatos> No. She didn't.
<Terra> "Sure thing."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> She made it sound like doom and gloom.
* Terra sends it over
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You know, overdramatics. Ambassadors. 6She rolls her eyes.
<Elayne> Darce> "I'm a reader. Punishment's a secondary job, I only really determine guilt."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, no need to do a reading now, is therE?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina laughs a bit.
* Xanatos eyes Katrina laughing and glances at Shiva.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis reaches the hallway outside the hanger, getting a feel of the situation.
<Elayne> Darce> *smiles at Katrina* "You at least know how to mask your thoughts enough, Mr. Durran there is louder then a fog horn."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina nudges Xanatos. "Fuel the ship, Xanatos. This man came a long way."
<Xanatos> Not my job, Katrina.
<Elayne> Darce> "I'm afraid our people have never been... skilled in holding back."
<DeathStar> 6* KAtrina stomps his foot, smiling sweetly at Darce.
* Xanatos glares at her. "Not my JOB, Katrina."
<Shiva> Well I've been one for espionage, black mail, several accounts of forgery, theft, crimes against humanity and this man here destroyed a hospital. We're ready to get judged. 6She smiles.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Your girl is in the hall, you moron. You want him to stay longer than he needs to. 6She whispers sweetly in his ear.
* Xanatos widens his eyes and moves over barking orders to the ensigns to get their asses moving.
<Elayne> Darce> *he looks at Shiva* "I gleamed enough. But I only judge at the orders of my Elders."
<Myria> ...where do we go now...?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina mentally wishes she could slap Xanatos.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Your choice. Bar. Stores. Wherever you deem a ready place of social enlightenment.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav eats the food, as if judging every bite
<DeathStar> 6* Darien bumps into Ariel in the hallway. "Why are you here?"
<Elayne> Darce> "Hence Justicator, not Vindicator."
<Ariel> "...trying futiley to keep Erevis out of trouble, it seems."
<DeathStar> <Darien> .... You can't control a kid, Ariel? What sort of grandmother are you? 6He notes idlely.
<Shiva> A shame, I was looking to be judged. 6She eyes her nails again.
* Myria turns toward the shops...
<Elayne> Darce> "You like trouble, at least, you get a thrill."
<Ariel> "Since when is Erevis considered a kid?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Since she throws tantrums that involve getting Ambassadors hurt.
* Xanatos glances at Katrina and gives her a "thank you" type of look and moves towards the hallway.
<Elayne> Darce> "I hope Ambassador Hianule didn't cause a fuss."
* Shiva shrugs in response. 1"I'm sure the lovely Ambassador Hianule would be here right now but she's...entertaining a Ridarium Ambassador." 6She smiles
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina gives him a sweet smile. "Don't trip." 6She chirps, then turns to Darce. "Did I mention I find your facial features quite unique?"
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav finishes sampling the food. "It is good."
<Elayne> Darce> "I never said she wasn't brave."
<Xanatos> *Theron nods to Myria and moves along with her to the stores.
* Shiva eyes Darce, wondering where that came from.
<Elayne> * Darce looks to Katrina, "No you haven't, you're doin a good job of keepin me distracted just by smiling though."
<Shiva> I never questioned her bravery.
<Xanatos> *Theron, though unknown to her, is really leading her to the bar.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien crosses his arms, glancing at Ariel, as if waiting for her to defend Erevis.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I was told I could model with a smile like this.
* Xanatos steps into the hallway, glancing at Erevis.
<Elayne> Darce> "You could definately entertain."
<Shiva> She can. You should see her model underwear.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances at him.
<Elayne> * Darce looks at her, then grins, maybe he has.
* Xanatos smiles at her. "What are you doing out this way?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh, boy. 6She winces.
* Ariel just sighs... she can't say Erevis didn't over react.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am here to spy.
<DeathStar> <Darien> And there you go. Adults don't over react.
<Xanatos> Care to walk with me? I'm sure that's enough spying for the day.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> No. I am spying.
* Ariel rolls her eyes that that. "No. Never. They don't obsess either."
<DeathStar> <Darien> .. What are you trying to say?
<Elayne> Darce> "I was told the Vapaad wanted a word with me... I'm hoping to hell it's not another job."
<Shiva> You know, most people don't like to have their minds read without their permission. Some would say that's a crime in itself.
* Xanatos steps up to her and tilts his head. "The Justicator is in there. And he will most likely be coming this way. Generally people spy by hiding in boxes or something. Let's get moving before an incident is caused."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Shiiiivaaaa.
<Elayne> Darce> "We don't, that our people can't help it is a consideration."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I have no reason to hide while I spy.
<Xanatos> *Theron leads Myria into the bar and sits down at a seat.
<Myria> ...this is not the shopping district...
<Xanatos> <Theron> You wont meet other people in the shopping district.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav turns to see Myria. "I think this drink lost it's flavor."
* Ariel shakes her head, "Nothing. I'm just under a lot of stress lately... This job is like a live in baby sitting job."
<Xanatos> Erevis. Please. Walk with me?
<DeathStar> <Darien> No, no. Say what you meant, Ariel. It'll be a first.
<Shiva> Well it'll be good to know that incase I need to press charges in the future.
<Elayne> Darce> "You're unable to not pick for trouble, are you Ambassador Shiva?"
* Myria sits down wordlessly.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis eyes Xanatos, then the wall that blocks the hanger from sight
<Shiva> Where would you ever get such an idea like that? 6She smiles.
<Xanatos> *Theron crosses his arms. "Interact. I will keep an eye on your safety."
<Elayne> * Darce taps his head and yawns.
<Ariel> "I was saying, we all have our weaknesses. And simply having them doesn't make you less."
<Myria> ...I am not comfortable...
<Shiva> I'm sorry, I'm not following. 6She looks at her curiously.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes. How diplomatically put. 6He turns and walks off.
<Xanatos> Do you want to meet him? He will read your mind, he alread read mine. Seem they don't consider it bad.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> He could try.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> He would fail.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stares.
<Elayne> Darce> "Now if you'll please, while the view is lovely..." *he looks between Katrina and Shiva* "I'd like to take care of business."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina nods. "Of course, of course."
* Xanatos frowns. "What will you accomplish here? We should move before he comes."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
<Xanatos> <Theron> Interacting with knew people never is.
<Xanatos> NRP: new*
<Shiva> Of course. And please take into consideration the laws of this station and our views against prying into peoples minds.
<Xanatos> It's not running away. It's just avoiding unnessary conflict.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Very well. 6She turns and steps into another hanger.
* Xanatos steps inside with her, he glances at her. "How is your training with Ariel going?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is progressing.
<Elayne> Darce> "Considered, I won't tell you I'm doing it anymore."
* Xanatos nods his head. "Good. I'm glad to see she has taken time off to spend it with you."
<Ariel> "Darien..."
<Elayne> * Darce smiles at her and walks forward.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien heads for Ops.
<Shiva> I'd know if you would've been. 6SHe crosses her arms.
<Elayne> Darce> "You wish."
* Ariel heads after Darien.
<Shiva> Prove to me how strong your powers are than. 6She tilts her head.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav sips her drink, watching Myria being all stuck up and alone. Bitch.
<Ariel> "Look. Wait a second."
* Myria clasps her hands in her lap...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien turns back around. "What now?"
<Elayne> * Darce steps though out of the hangar and walks through, "Good to meet you Amabassador." *he dismisses her with a wave*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina sighs, bending over a bit. "I hate counseling."
<Shiva> I thought so. 6She looks over at Darce. 1"Still think he's hot?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh come on, I was just trying to woo him.
<Xanatos> *Theron frowns. "...You cannot achieve anything without first putting yourself out there."
<Shiva> I think you're getting rusty.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, not all of us know how to be the perfect slut.
<Elayne> * Darce looks about the hallway, "Should have ruddy well asked for directions..."
<Myria> ..but who...?
<Ariel> "...actually. That. Did I upset you?"
<Shiva> Ouch...6She places her hand to her chest. 1"If I had feelings..."
<Xanatos> Miss Shretrav is sitting right there.
<Elayne> * Darce looks at a nearby technician and closes his eyes, he nods and heads down the hall to Kieran's chambers.
<Xanatos> NRP: THeron.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ariel, you rarely say enough to upset me. Your emotions are harder to read than Erevis' emotions. I bet that's why you two get along so well.
<DeathStar> 6* The Tech collapses in a fetal ball.
<Shiva> 6Loki finishes up with his people and sends them away. He motions to Terra for a drink.
<Myria> ...I know...but...
* Xanatos glances at Erevis being quiet. "Something wrong?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis seems distracted.
<Xanatos> *Theron lowers his voice and leans forward. "She is a bitch, and arrogant, but it is the way of her people. Learn to deal with it."
<Ariel> "Then if it's not me, what's bothering you?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ha ha... Nothing. 6He turns to go.
<Myria> ...yes... *rises and moves toward Shretrav*
<Shiva> 6Loki scowls and begins waiving his hands frantically to get Terra's attention
* Terra looks over. "Oh sorry, didn't see you there."
<Xanatos> Erevis. *he snaps his fingers in front of her* Still spying?
<Elayne> * Darce stops outside the Vapaad chambers, a large, red Vapaad floats out, they stare at each other, if anyone's sensitive enough, there's a large psionic exchange.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis suddenly seems uneasy.
<Shiva> <Loki> ...I know, the red hair just hides me in the crowds.
* Shiva glances off to the side, her eyes going distant
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav sips her drink, not glancing at Myria.
<Xanatos> Erevis? *he steps forward and places a hand on her shoulder*
<Terra> "Anyway, what do you want?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What?
<DeathStar> 6* Xanatos suddenly goes flying across the room from a psionic shove.
<Shiva> They'res nothing quiet about this one....
<Ariel> "I don't believe that one, Darien."
* Xanatos slams into a wall and slides down it, groaning.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Sorry. I just can't be an emotionless like you. I'll work on it.
<Xanatos> *Theron watches closely.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... impossible.
<Myria> ...greetings to you, ambassador Shretrav.
<Elayne> *The Atlantean and the Vapaad stop,turning in the exact direction of Erevis.
<DeathStar> 6* A ship leaps out of hyperspace, floating adrift. Katrina turns to see it out the hanger windows.
* Xanatos pulls himself up and eyes Erevis. "What!?"
<Ariel> "Okay, now you're just being biting."
<DeathStar> 6* The ship is damaged, full of large holes that aren't blast attacks.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yeah, I guess I am.
<Ariel> "So what's wrong?"
<Elayne> *THey then turn thier heads in the direction of the ship outside.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Nothing. Look. Forget it. It's the stress.
<Elayne> * Kieran turns in that same direction, in the meeting room.
* Shiva glancesthrough the hanger windows at the ship. 1"That ship....
<DeathStar> <Katrina> It looks like it got fucked up.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Ah, Ambassador Arhnya. How..unusual to see you.
* Shiva quickly taps her comm. 1"Darien Starr. report to the hanger immediately.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses, glancing at the comm.
* Xanatos steps forward again. "Erevis, what's wrong?!"
<Shiva> 6Loki quickly looks off towarsd the ship, wait no, it's the wall.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It's them.
<Xanatos> Them who?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina eyes the damage. "What could make that sort of damage?"
<Ariel> "...trouble?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien moves past Ariel for he hanger. "Seems so."
<Shiva> I know of only one race...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Dark Ones.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Who?
<Shiva> Dark Ones.
* Xanatos widens his eyes and glances around. "Where? How?"
* Ariel heads after Darien
<Elayne> Kieran> "...The night grows once more..."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pushes past him into the hallway as Ariel and Darien come by.
* Xanatos grumbles and moves after them.
<Elayne> * Darce, followed by that red Vapaad walk towards the hangar.
<Myria> I have realized that my passive nature has been misconstrued as lack of interest or even an insult...I wish to apologize and epair any misunderstanding between us.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Is that correct? Then please, sit.
* Myria takes a seat.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps into the hanger. "What is the alarm?"
<Shiva> Katrina, you need to shield your mind immediately.
* Shiva she looks at Darien and points
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Huh? Why?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps forward. "Holy hell."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis steps in.
* Shiva blinks than grabs Kat's head with both her hands, her eyes going distant.
* Xanatos widens his eyes as he looks towards where Shiva pointed. "Oh no."
<DeathStar> <Darien> But we blew it all up.
<Xanatos> ...maybe there was more?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina shudders once.
<Ariel> "...they didn't have a second world, did they?"
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> So, Ambassador Arhnya, what would you like to speak with me about? After all, our people are bitter enemies.
* Shiva takes a deep breath and let's go. She looks over at Darien. 1"I suggest we goto yellow alert.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stares at the ship. He begins to grab hsi datapad to get the shields up.
<Elayne> Darce> "...What is that?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> A poor victim.
<Elayne> Darce> "But you all killed them... the PAX crew destroyed them."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Guess they found something they shouldn't.
<Xanatos> I'll alert all security personnel to be ready for anything. *he says stepping off to work on his datapad*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Should we blow it up?
<Myria> To build bridges.
* Shiva looks over at Darce. 1"Why not stare at the ship and find out Justicator."
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> I see. What would you suggest we do, then?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stares out there, frowning.
<Myria> Let us sp... ... ...I sense something wrong in the air...
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Oh?
* Terra glances over
<Elayne> * Kieran floats in, looking at Katrina.
<DeathStar> <Darien> While their computer data could be invaluable, I wouldn't want to go near that ship. I read the report of the last victimized ship the PAX found.
* Xanatos pockets his datapad. "Oh I remember it all too well."
<DeathStar> 6* Xanatos suffers a recap sequence.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, what do you think? Should we blow it up?
* Xanatos slides his hand to his chest, where the glass impaled him.
<Shiva> The only thing valuable would be their jump coordinates.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Destroy it.
<Myria> ...my apologies. I must see to this matter, but I wish to resume this again.
<Shiva> I suggest you destroy it as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav raises a dark brow. "Very well."
* Xanatos glances towards Erevis. "If it's anything like the last, then I agree with them."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well. 6He glances at Ariel.
<Elayne> Kieran> "...A beginning... to a book which never closes..."
<Xanatos> *Theron archs a brow and stands up to moves over to Myria. "Prolem?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Hey, wait a second guys. Aren't the Vapaads a psionic based race?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pasues, turning slowly toward Kieran.
* Shiva looks over at Kat than back at Kieran.
<Ariel> "..."
<Elayne> Kieran> "...The mind's eye closes as the Darkness closes..."
<Myria> ..yes...a serious problem... *starts walking at a quick pace*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis raises a hand toward Kieran, sensing something wrong right away.
<Elayne> Kieran> "...The... mind..."
<Xanatos> *Theron moves along after her quickly.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shakes his head. "Oh hell."
* Shiva slides her hand infront of Kat and begins backing up with her.
* Xanatos eyes Kieran. "...Darien. Orders?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> We can't kill the Vapaad Ambassador.
<Elayne> *Kieran suddenly rises, cloak rollingback to reveal that fighting form, legs readying as weapons draw. "...The... mind..."
<Xanatos> So we let it kill us? *he hands slide to his pistols*
<Shiva> Than blow that ship up Darien.
<Elayne> * Darce, as someone without any control, sees what's happening and suddenyl; hits himself, falling over.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gives the commands.
<Xanatos> Smart man. *he notes*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis suddenly twists her hadn in a strange motion, and hte Vapaad goes flying.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I suddenly don't mind being so weak in psionics.
<Elayne> *The Vapaad's suit actually goes through a wall, the being makes strange noises, struggling with itself. "...CLOSE THE MIND!..."
<Xanatos> How long till it's destruction?
<DeathStar> 6* The PAX's weapons begin to emerge.
* Ariel stands on guard... she's not going to attack an ambassador... but she will protect others around her.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Just a bit more.
<Myria> ...I sense the shadow of the Dark Ones...
<Elayne> * The Vapaad suddenyl stops moving.
<Xanatos> I sure hope that will be long enough. *he slides to the left of Erevis*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis grabs her head now.
<Xanatos> <Theron> The dark Ones? They are destroyed!?
* Xanatos tilts his head and looks to Erevis. "Erevis? Erevis!"
<Shiva> Fight it Erevis.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It would...seem...I am their next choice.
<Elayne> * Kaltar, meanwhile, floats in, seemingly unaffected. It moves over to the fallen Vapaad and looks at it.
<Xanatos> You're stronger than them. You can keep them out.
<Shiva> Kat, get ready to knock me out...6She closes her eyes.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes Ariel. "Do you feel any affects from the bond?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I..why can't I knock HER out?
<Myria> ...no...I always wondered why they seemed too weak...
* Ariel shakes her head... "...not directly." She starts to focus on trying to support Erevis.
<Elayne> Kaltar> "...The rest of the Vapaad are safe, we have raised our dampeners."
<Xanatos> <Theron> I see...this is troubling."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pauses, looking no longer in pain. She glances around, then at shiva.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina blinks
<Elayne> Kaltar> "...Is the Lady Erevis Creature in need of help?"
* Xanatos tenses, and then glances towards Shiva.
* Shiva begins tensing up, her hands going to her head.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> you idiot! 6She rears back her fingers to hit a pressure point
<DeathStar> 6* The station finally fires, blowing up the ship.
* Shiva falls to her knees, her chest rising and falling as she breathes deeply.
<Myria> ...the histories depict them as relentless...all powerful...more a force of nature than an invading army... ...the Dark Ones we fought were none of those...
<Terra> "What was all that?"
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> I have no idea.
<DeathStar> 6* shretrav glances, seeing an explosion out a viewport window
<Terra> "Seemed serious.."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina kneels beside shiva. "You okay?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> .... ... Everyone fine?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina shakes Shiva. "Speak to me!"
<Shiva> So that's what it's liked to have your head probed by someone good...6She groans plopping down on her ass, her body covered in sweat.
* Xanatos slowly glances around. "...."
<Elayne> * Kieran slowly floats back up, suit returning to normal. "...The mind's eye has closed..."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pauses, noting she's surrounded by enemies.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at aRiel, looking worried for her, despite being fine
* Ariel is glad she isn't psionic
<Xanatos> <Theron> Then we must make haste and inform General Starr.
* Xanatos glances at Erevis. "You alright?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ....
<Myria> ...they already know...they have destroyed the presence...
<Elayne> * Darce slowly stirs, holding his head... "I hit like a frickin truck I do..."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis seems more focused on Kieran and Darce.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Good.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina hugs Shiva. "You're an idiot. A moron. A baka."
<Elayne> * Kieran looks at Erevis carefully. "...The song of thanks sings for the being of light..."
* Xanatos slowly glances towards the both of them and then to Erevis. He glances at Darien now.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis' looks even more annoyed now.
<Elayne> * Kieran floats off.
<Xanatos> I...think Kieran is thanking you. *he whispers to Erevis*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is insulting.
* Myria soon arrives where Darien and company are gathered...
<Xanatos> You saved his life.
* Shiva looks up at Kat. 1"But a very smart one..."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> That was not my intent.
<Xanatos> *THeron is right beside her.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Hmph.
<Xanatos> Alls well that ends well, right?
<Elayne> Kaltar> "...Broodfather is thankful, even if you did attempt on his life."
<Myria> ...general Starr...
<Elayne> * Kaltar floats off after him.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien turns toward Myria. "Seems we got problems again."
<Shiva> You'll look good in white. 6She smiles to her.
<Myria> I am aware...I sensed the dark presence...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What does THAT mean?
<DeathStar> <Darien> I wonder how many where on that ship.
* Shiva reaches up patting Kat on the chin lightly. 1"I really need a drink now."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You can't change the subject on that.
<Myria> ...one...
<Shiva> I believe I just did.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I would hope all that remains. But I know I am wrong.
<DeathStar> <Darien> One?!
<Xanatos> <Theron> Wait, one?
<Myria> ... .... ...one.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Like, THE one?
<Ariel> "......"
<Xanatos> <Theron> ...this definitely doesn't bode well...
<Myria> ...just one.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks girm.
<Elayne> Darce> "...This is troubling... I should contact my government."
<Ariel> "...I think I need a drink too."
<DeathStar> <Darien> You drink?
<Xanatos> Ariel drinks?!
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What did you mean by white?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis steps out quietly.
* Ariel rubs her head, "...yes. I drink. You've all seen me drink at one point or another."
<Xanatos> I haven't. *he says, hand raised*
<DeathStar> <Darien> But I thought you were a virgin, non drinking.
* Shiva slowly stands up, she just smiles
<DeathStar> *drinker
<Elayne> Darce> "If I may, I haven't, Ariel."
<Xanatos> Oh No. She's not a virgin.
<Elayne> * Darce grins softly.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... *shakes his head at Xanatos* Right over the head.
* Xanatos glances up.
* Ariel glances at Darce, "Okay, but I have no fricken clue who you are, so you don't count."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina helps Shiva out.
<DeathStar> <Darien> .... Well, I'm going to go write up the report. 6He notes, slipping off.
* Xanatos then glances around and notes no Erevis he moves out, passing by Katrina he turns walking backwards. "I need your help when you get a free moment. I've got some personnel issues."
<Elayne> * Darce smiles, "Forgive me, I'm Justicator Darce."
* Shiva moves along with Kat, she pulls the band out of her hair, letting it fall down, she runs her hand through several times
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Yeah, that's what I'm here for. Helping people out. 6She mutters, then leans her head on Shiva's shoulder.
<Xanatos> Would you like some help with her? *he motions*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I really wouldn't.
<Shiva> Some? 6She looks at Xanatos, her bitchiness returning.
<Xanatos> Ah she's back. Good. Thank by the way. It seems I owe you. *he turns and rounds a corner and is gone*
<Xanatos> <Theron> Well My lady. We should perhaps return to your quarters...or to the bar?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien reaches the ops, then sits down. "I do not obsess." 6He mutters.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina and Shiva pass Elayne leaving the Ridarium's room, her hair a mess.
<Myria> ...my quarters...I feel...exhausted...
<Shiva> He'll figure it out someday Ka...*6She pauses, staring at Elayne.
* Elayne fixes her hair and grins a little, a blush on her cheeks as she walks along.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I bet you knew they were here, Wind. ... 6He vows to get him one day.
<Xanatos> *Theron nods. "Very Well." He leads the way.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina winces. "I feel the pain."
* Shiva jaw drops as she points at Elayne, staring.
<Shiva> Apparently she didn't...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> *shudderS*
<Ariel> "Alright.. Darce. Why do you know who I am?"
* Elayne doesn't seem to even notice them, HUMMING a little as she walks along.
* Myria follows...
<Elayne> Darce> "...I'm very skilled."
<Myria> ...I do not think it sensed me in turn...
<Shiva> And you said I'm a slut. 6She looks down at Kat.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I take it back. She's way more sluttier than you.
* Elayne wins.
<Shiva> She did sleep with Dias to try and get on John's ship...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> How can she ever have kids again?
<Shiva> I wanna know how she can walk like nothings wrong.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis is in her quarters, resting again.
* Xanatos knocks lightly.
<Xanatos> *Theron opens the door for Myria and steps back.
<DeathStar> 6* The door opens.
* Myria steps into her quarters...
* Elayne opens her door and slips inside, laying down and giggling, she smiles, glad she took those nanites...
<Shiva> Especially since...6She leans her head down and whispers into Kat's ear
<DeathStar> <Katrina> They do NOT. 6She says in disbelief.
* Xanatos steps in and closes the door behind him, leaning against the wall. "Are you alright?"
* Shiva nods.
<Elayne> * Kieran floats behind Shiva.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis mumbles. "Sleeping."
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav tries Combo #9 from Terra.
* Terra sends it over, seeming a little distracted
* Shiva kisses Kat's ear gently and smiles at her.
* Xanatos leans over and gently brushes the hair from her face. "Sleep well." He says in a quiet voice.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Lets get you that drink. 6She steps into the bar.
* Shiva steps inside with Kat.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Do you need anything? I'm going to go have myself a drink. While there's still one worth having.
<Ariel> Siawase> *eyes Xanatos menacingly*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina sits down. "Shiva's usual."
<Elayne> * Darce shrugs after he gets tired of watching Ariel stand there in a trance and looks down at his datapad.
* Terra hands it out. "What just happened?"
* Xanatos straitens up and eyes Siawase. He tilts his head and eyes it.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'll let shiva tell you
<Myria> ...something to help me sleep...my mind is...ill at ease...though my energy is sapped...
<Xanatos> Do you not have any medicine to help?
<Xanatos> NRP: Theron*
<Shiva> Elayne slept with a Ridarium. 6She smiles, loving gossiping time.
<Myria> ...no...
<Terra> "... I didn't mean that, but... how?"
<Ariel> Siawase> *shows teeth in a meanacing grin*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns, cuddling Siawase to her chest
<Terra> "Her insides should be paste."
* Xanatos glares and moves to step out.
<Shiva> I was in too much shock to ask her how.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I will get you something.
<Terra> "... yeah..."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> It hurts just picturing it.
<Shiva> Really? 6She looks at Kat.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Yes. 6She winces.
<Xanatos> *Theron moves off to find Myria some medicine.
<Terra> "It is a pretty painful image..."
* Shiva smiles evilly and pokes Kat's head.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina makes a face.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I hate you, Shiva. Now I can't sleep.
* Myria removes her mask and changes into her nighties.
<Shiva> Than you can spend all night with me.
<Terra> "Telepathy must be really handy."
* Xanatos rubs his eyes and frowns. "...this job just got more stressful."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien obsesses in his office.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> After that? No.
<Shiva> Not when it only works with physical contact. 6She wink at Kat and pulls her hand away.
<Terra> "Hmm?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh, that hardly makes up for it.
<Shiva> You'll just have to work for the real thing.
* Elayne steps into the bar, looking smug as she sits.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> So, what are we going to do if these Dark Ones attack?
<Terra> "... oh god."
<Terra> "They're still here?"
<Ariel> Siawase> *climbs down and curls up next to Erevis*
<Shiva> Fight back. We've learned enough from them to know how to deal with them head to head.
<Xanatos> *Theron quickly returns, handing over the medicine. "I hope you sleep well, my lady."
<Terra> "I wish we still had the runes."
<Myria> ...this day...is... *takes the medicine* ...it would help if you got me some delicious Omega Cokes.
<Elayne> "I'll have a firewater." *she looks at Terra*
* Terra hands one over, taking a deep breath
<Xanatos> <Theron> Maybe for breakfast. *he says with a slight smirk*
<Terra> "How are your insides?"
<Myria> Ok! *hops into bed*
<Elayne> "Mmmm... better then ever actually."
* Xanatos steps into the bar and then glances, moving over to Ariel. "May I sit?"
<Terra> "... wow."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina shudders.
<Xanatos> *Theron moves over to tucks her in, much like a father would. Then he steps out.
* Shiva holds a neutral face.
* Ariel looks up from her seat at the far end of the bar, "Go ahead."
<Elayne> "The Ridarium AMbassador is quite sweet actually."
<Terra> "That's... impressive."
* Terra blinks
<Elayne> "Thank you."
* Xanatos takes a seat beside her. "I'd like to talk to you about Erevis."
* Elayne takes a drink and sighs happily.
<Shiva> Sounds like someone hasn't gotten laid in awhile.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Sweet? He likes to punch things.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> And ... that usually means puppies.
<Elayne> "Mmm.. not since Ceres died. It was an interesting reawakening."
<Xanatos> *Theron is inside the bar shortly and takes a seat at the bar. "Hey." He says to Terra.
* Ariel nods, "I'm listening."
<Shiva> I was considering dressing Xanatos up as a puppy as sending him by one
<Terra> "Hey.. what's new?"
* Terra sounds.. subdued.
<Xanatos> <Theron> More or less more of the same. *he says, neglecting to mention the Dark Ones, deciding to keep the subject light*
* Terra nods quietly
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina notes she hasn't had sex since before she got kicked away by Erevis
<Terra> "So, what do you want?"
* Xanatos glances at Ariel. "I was curious about how you felt about my being with her."
* Shiva takes a deep drink from her glass and leans against Shiva.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Nothing. Just getting away from duty. *he tilts his head* I'm sorry. You're being short with me. Did I do something wrong?
<Shiva> NRP: Kat.
<Ariel> "I question your devotion to her. You've had a few other true loves, during the time I've known you."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles at Shiva, hugging her wiht one arm.
<Terra> "No, I just.. have a lot on my mind."
* Xanatos glances towards Kat. "Do you see me over there?"
* Shiva instinctively flicks Xanatos off.
* Xanatos smiles to Shiva, glancing back to Ariel.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I understand. These are stressful times, it would seem.
<Terra> "Very."
<Ariel> "So she's the 'next best thing' to you?"
* Xanatos tilts his head. "Erevis is the only thing. The only female that I ever claimed to be my true love was Katrina. But times have changed and so have I. And I finally feel like i've got my priorities strait."
<Xanatos> <Theron> You should have a shot. On me.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Come on, Shiva. Lets go back to your room. You look tired. 6She pays for Shiva's drink.
* Shiva looks up at Kat then nods.
* Terra takes a drink. "Thanks."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina leads Shiva out, glancing at XAnatos briefly.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Sometimes Alcohol is just the thing to cure stress. Sometimes it makes it worse.
* Xanatos has his eyes on Ariel.
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot runs in and slams into a stool. Depth perception sucks.
<Terra> "I think it helps here. So, you want any?"
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> I hear there's a chick that will fuck anyone, even stone.
<Elayne> * Elayne listens to Ariel and Xanatos, taking anotehr swig of firewater.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Hmmm. I dunno. If you'll drink with me, then I will take whatever.
<Terra> "I hear so too."
* Shiva motions to Elayne.
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot looks around, then eyes Elayne. He sits by her. "Hi."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina rolls her eyes. "You're bad."
<Shiva> I'm helping the man out.
<Shiva> Which makes me good.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'd be afraid for him.
<Shiva> He has no depth perception. He's harmless.
<Ariel> "I'll be honest. You seem less the sort that is in love, and more the sort that needs someone to be in love with."
<Elayne> "ummm... hi."
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> Buy you a drink?
* Myria has left #taw
<Xanatos> Oh? *he pauses and rubs his chin* So my relationship with Sera. I was with her only because I needed to be in love with her?
<DeathStar> 6* KAtrina enters Shiva's door code for her, and steps in. "Here we go."
* Shiva moves over and plops onto her bed. 1"I need to stop doing nice things..."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> But it makes you so attractice.
<Ariel> "Maybe you do love. But it presents itself as something that is shallow and easily replaced."
<DeathStar> (ive)
* Shiva moves her hand to her forehead. 1"You mean I'm only attractive when I'm nice?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> It helps hide the wrinkles.
<Elayne> "A drink? Sure."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina sits by Shiva.
<DeathStar> 6* Tom eagerly motions Terra for a drink.
* Shiva sticks her lower lip out at Kat.
* Xanatos eyes her. "I'm shallow. Or...my love is shallow. Yet i'm in love...with a woman that does see the point in physical attraction."
<Xanatos> If I were Shallow. I would be with Elayne.
<Elayne> "Never turn down a free drink, I always say."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina taps her lip. "Are you trying to tempt me?"
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> Woman, give me a drink! QUICK! A MAN HAS *NEEDS!*
* Shiva holds it out, mockingly
<Elayne> "Why are you so eager anyway?"
* X1 has joined #taw
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> I hear you have sex after a single drink. TERRAAAAAAAAA!
<Elayne> "...In that case, no thank you."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina studies her lip. "I don't know."
* Elayne stands and yawns. "You heard wrong."
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot suddenly goes completely white, as if he has no color. He falls over like a piece of paper.
* Shiva slowly pulls it back in. 1"Than I retract my temptation."
<Xanatos> *Theron sits quietly. Since Terra ignored him.
<Ariel> "I didn't say you were after her for sex."
<DeathStar> 6* KAtrina lays down on Shiva's bed instead.
* Terra hands out a drink finally, and takes one for herself
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot lays on the floor, completely white.
<Ariel> "More out of a need to validate your worth, and feel important to someone."
* Shiva lies down beside her, her arm drapping across her and hugging her tightly
* Elayne shakes her head and sighs, "Humans..."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina hug her back. "I love you, Shiva. You know that, right? You're a marshmellow inside."
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot makes moaning sounds.
<Xanatos> *Theron raises his glass. "Cheers." He takes a big swig.
<Shiva> I know you do. 6She pulls Kat's hand up and kisses it gently.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, if you hold my hand, that takes all the mystery out of it.
* Shiva smiles and lets go, moving in and kissing Kat on the lips.
* Elayne pokes him with her foot.
<DeathStar> 6* A tiny ghost floats out of Tom's mouth and weeps.
<Xanatos> I'm a man Ariel. A very simple, sometimes stupid, man. All that you're going on about...I don't see the point. I don't need someone to love me. If that was the case, Sera already did. Erevis does not, because she does not feel that emotion.
<Elayne> "Alright, you can buy me a drink, maybe dinner. We'll see where it goes from there."
<DeathStar> 6* Tom sits up, completely normal. "TERRA! DRINK! FOOD!"
* Terra hands them out
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina kisses her back. "You even taste like one." 6She says with their lips still pressed togethetr.
<DeathStar> 6* Tom eagerly presents them to Elayne.
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> I made it myself.
* Shiva slides her hand along Kat's side. 1"And you taste like chocolate. Now all we need is a graham cracker."
<Elayne> "Right." *she eats and drinks*
<DeathStar> 6* Tom watches her eagerly, his eyes shining stars of hope.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina considers. "I could go find someone who tastes like graham crackers."
<Shiva> Tsss, maybe later. 6She kisses her back again.
<Ariel> "Then maybe it's just you that needs someone to love.. I've seen you go back and forth between Kat and Erevis and Sera..."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina mmphs as her next line is interrupted, but she really doesn't mind.
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot pauses, then looks around suspiciously. "I sense token lesbians somewhere."
* Xanatos taps his chin. "You've been too wrapped up into your own life to notice the details of my situations. I loved Kat. She left me, I still loved her. Then Erevis came. Kat came back, I was happy to see her, but I knew that I had grown apart from her on my time without her. Sera. I never loved. Not once did I ever claim too. And she knew that before the relationship started. Erevis, I've declared my love for, and I mean it."
<Elayne> "They're in bed."
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> Hmmmm. 6He eyes his camera, then Elayne, then the camera.
* Shiva looks at Kat from the floor now.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina lays beside Shiva on the floor. "Isn't the bed softer?"
<Shiva> I just had this itch that for the moment we should be down here...
<Xanatos> <Theron> You seem distant. Could be the long moments of silence. *he says to Terra*
<Terra> "Yeah... I've been distracted a bit lately."
<Xanatos> <Theron> Anything I can help with it?
<Terra> "Not really."
<Xanatos> <Theron> Anything i'm the cause off?
<Xanatos> NRP: of*
<Terra> "No, don't worry about that."
<Xanatos> <Theron> Good. Then let's be merry with wine...or...whatever this is.
* Elayne is eating.
<Terra> "Yeah."
* Terra drinks
<DeathStar> 6* Tom watches.
<Xanatos> *Theron also drinks. "What is this anyway?"
* Ariel sips her drink, "And yet... she doesn't love you. And you persist?"
<Terra> "Ah, whiskey."
<Xanatos> She cares for me. She's shown this to me plenty of times, but she's too stubborn to admit that she had human-esque emotions. I just want her to accept who she is.
<Ariel> "Truely?"
<Xanatos> <Theron> Good stuff. More. Please.
<Xanatos> She is human now. THough she is also a hyperspace being. There has to be a medium between the two. Yet I fear she will not reach that.
* Terra hands more out
* Terra drinks some more too
<Ariel> "That's not what I ment."
<Xanatos> Then speak so I will understand.
<Xanatos> *Theron drinks. "How's Strife doing?"
<Ariel> Strife> *gives a thumbs up*
Session Close: Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 2007

Session Start: Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 2007
Session Ident: #taw
<Ariel> "Is that all you're trying to get from her?"
<Xanatos> <Theron> Good enough for me. *he says, drining*
<Xanatos> Love?
<Elayne> "This is good food. So tell me about yourself."
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> Certainly. 6Spends the next 5 hours talking about his life story.
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> So that's how I came to sit here at your table.
<Elayne> "Interesting, tell me again how you rigged the trap to capture a Vapaad only to break your foot on it?"
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> I think the story of how I defeated a Dark One with my bare hands is better
<Elayne> "I like the foot one more."
<Xanatos> ...yeah. Good talk. And you wonder why Darien gets pissed off at you. *he turns and walks away*
<Ariel> "......" *melts can*
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Wed Aug 01 00:18:29 2007

Session Start: Wed Aug 01 22:09:05 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070801.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-586.7.19 - 5 days after Episode 5-
<DeathStar> Location: Tokyo, Japan.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien faces Angela on the viewscreen. "So, yeah, I know this is under the table legally, but I was wondering if you could provide me with some new weapons to attach to my special ship. Just in case the Dark Ones come knocking."
* Gabriella is now known as Angela
* Chad`Winters sits in the lower Janus Engineering section. Aya off to the side
<Angela> "I could do it legally, you know."
<DeathStar> <Darien> But I wanted the illegal weapons.
<Angela> "I could still do it legally." *she smiles softly*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Alright. 6He glances down at something, then back up. "By the way, miss the blue streak. It defined you."
* Angela smiles softly, "I could always dye my hair."
* Marcus` punches Dias.
* Chad`Winters grabs Marcus head and headbutts back.
<Chad`Winters> NERP: DIas
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gives his famous lopsided smile. "I wouldn't object."
* Chad`Winters glances back at the two idiots. 1"Would you two mind not acting like retards?"
<Chad`Winters> Especially infront of my daughter.
* Marcus` stumbles back, rubbing his forehead. "He's trying to teach me not to get my ass kicked."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya studies their techniques.
* Angela smiles and looks as though she's deeply considering. "So it seems I'm babysitting."
<DeathStar> <Darien> So I can hear. I would devulge top secret information, of course, but you have them there.
* Chad`Winters isn't in the same room as them.
* Marcus` slides forward and tosses a kick out toward the side of Dias' left knee.
<Angela> "Rooms safe, I built this console personally and the rooms been bugged and treated with one of Elayne's little shields."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Alright then. Becareful. And try to steal Chad's key to the Rune Safe, would you? I might need them and I don't want to cooperate with him to unlock it.
* Chad`Winters stands up with a small box of stuff. 1"I got what I need, we can go now."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans forward. "Speaking of Elayne, though, Elayne had sex with the Ridiarum Ambassador."
<Angela> "Could always go for a militar--- wha?"
* Angela blinks dumbfounded. "The mere physics behind that are mindboggling."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I ran simulations on it, at Xanatos' insistence. They all came up with her dying.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias scowls grabbing his kneel. 1"You as...6He pauses as he looks at Aya. 1"Big but head..."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya eyes Marcus. "I could beat him."
* Chad`Winters moves over and picks up Aya. 1"Easily, but he'd cry himself to sleep every night if you did that."
<Angela> "Mmm... she's probably employing some nanites."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, I'll let you get back to watching Chad, before he tries to sneak off after stealing your equipment.
* Marcus` slides back, "I'm trying to knock you off balance...but I don't have the power."
* Chad`Winters suddenly narrows his eyes, he looks around as if some evil is about to pounce.
<DeathStar> <Darien> You should pay Fox more to watch people like him, you know.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> How the he....ck should I know why.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya studies. "You were gonna say hell!"
<Chad`Winters> Aya. 6He looks at her.
<DeathStar> <Aya> What?
<Chad`Winters> We don't swear.
<Angela> "Meh, like he could get it out of here, I've got this place so closely monitored..." *she sits back, fixing her shirt* "So you never told me..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... Very well. No, I do not like carrots.
* Chad`Winters glances off at the corner of the room then turns moving out.
<Angela> "Damn!" *giggles* "No I was more wondering, overall.. what do you think of my descision?"
<Marcus`> So...how am I going to learn to not get my...butt...kicked if you don't even know how to help me?
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I'm about bam and slam. You should find someone who's good at....whatever you want to do. 6He slaps Marcus and runs off after Chad
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans back, making a hmmmm sound. "Well, being human is what you always wanted, right? Kids, growing old, yadda yadda. Overall, I said you made the right decision for yourself. I like being human."
* Angela smiles softly, "Yeah, me too. I never really wanted the whole Dragoon thing." *she looks down a bit*
* Marcus` stares. "I don't know anyone that knows how to do Jujitsu! All I have is this book!" He grabs it from the table, showing at Dias threateningly as he moves after him.
<DeathStar> <Darien> But I hear that nagging sound of doubt.
<Angela> "Just a feeling, it's odd..." *she shrugs* "You know, funny enough, I can still remember a lot of it..." *she taps her forehead, that knowing look on her face*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Really? I can't remember last week.
<Angela> "Cute." *she smiles* "How's Mom doing?"
* Chad`Winters moves along the inner workings of Janus, he shifts Aya about as he holsd the box in his other hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien suddenly pretends to find something interesting on his desk
<Angela> "Oh come on, I've been in your head."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ariel's the same as always. Thought there's rumors she plans to murder Xanatos.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Why not bother Chad, he probably knows it. 6He ignores Marcus' attempts to threaten him
* Alicia is now known as Red_Fox
<Marcus`> Because Chad seems busy and I didn't want to bother him. You're a no count waste of space, I figured you would have the free time.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> HAH! I'm so busy learning to become such a great warrior I don't have time for weaklings like you anymore.
<Angela> "WHat'd he do now?" *she groans a bit*
<Marcus`> Oh bullshit. You're still going to get owned in your current state. Even I can see that.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Don't ask, don't have to be burdened. 6He suddenly turns, his eyes widening. "You're not allowed in here." 6Pause. "NO MORE RIDDLES!"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Atleast I didn't get stabbed.
<Marcus`> No, you got your whole fucking leg ripped off.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> It was warped off.
<Chad`Winters> Watch your language back there before I beat your face in.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Fucking leg!
* Chad`Winters sighs. 1"Aya we don't say that word."
<DeathStar> <Aya> Leg?
<Chad`Winters> Before that.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Which word?
* Angela grins, "Tell Ambassador Kieran I said hi."
<Chad`Winters> The one that starts with an F.
* Marcus` glances past Dias to Chad. "Oh...sorry bout that..." He pauses and steps past Dias. "Speaking of beating my face in. You busy? I could use some training?"
<DeathStar> <Aya> I can't remember.
<Chad`Winters> Good.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ragh. I have to go. It seems he has some sort of ritual for me. 6The communication cuts out.
* Chad`Winters eyes Marcus, sizing him up. 1"We'll see."
* Marcus` stands there. "I was reading up on techniques...and I don't think a head on attacking style would be right for me...I was thinking something more defensive."
* Angela gets up and pulls out her datapad, heading out and down the hall towards Chad & Co.
* Angela taps her comms, "Red? Where are yah?"
<Chad`Winters> I'm surprised you can read that well. 6He grunts out and takes a left, moving into the lobby. He moves over to the front desk and set's down the box for the guard to inspect.
<DeathStar> 6* The guard waves him on, giving him a thumbs up
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias begins practicing his Muay Thai as he moves down after them.
* Chad`Winters nods and turns, moving towards the door.
<Marcus`> Well i'm not Dias. I can actually read very well. *he follows along*
<Chad`Winters> Reading won't tell you anything. 6He moves to the front door as it opens before him and starts moving outside.
* Angela steps out into the lobby and looks at the four, crossing her arms under her chest and grinning a bit. "Enjoying your visit?"
* Angela looks at Chad heading out, "Guess not."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias throws an elbow out at thin air and moves after them. He glances at Angela.
<Marcus`> It'll tell me the basics of each technique and give me an idea of what to expect, incase I'm not able to practice against such a style.
* Angela looks at Dias and waves a little.
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna waits a safe distance from the base. "Have you retrieved everything?"
<Chad`Winters> The average person...well the majority of people can't learn how to counteract against a fighting style from a book. It's something you learn as you fight against it
<DeathStar> 6* Aya reads Marcus' book
<Marcus`> Then let me fight against it. Show me all you know. Or at least what to expect.
* Angela walks over to a guard, ordering a quick recap of everything they took.
<Chad`Winters> Aye. 6He tosses her the box. 1"That should be everything I need to level the playing field against him."
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna catches it, glancing it over. "Well, it seems you are efficent."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya performs a complicated attack toward Marcus' head, while leaning on Chad.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias slams into a car as he stares at Janus/Angela
* Marcus` brushes Aya off.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya looks sad.
* Angela blinks and sighs, smiling a bit.
* Marcus` pauses and looks at Aya. "How'd you do that?"
<Chad`Winters> I am when I'm she leaves me alone. 6He nods to her.
<DeathStar> <Guard> He took some small microprocessors, a smal lscanner that will fit over someone's eye, a DNA sequencer, and info on RNA, and a pen
<DeathStar> 6* Aya is still sad she lacks any strength to make Marcus feel pain.
<Angela> "...A pen? I thought we didn't give those away."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias shakes his head and moves over to the others.
<DeathStar> <Guard> He was really adament about the pen. It seemed to be the most important thing.
<Chad`Winters> Aya...6He leans in whispering something in her ear.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya listens.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya eyes Marcus' nose.
* Marcus` eyes Aya.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya performs another complicated move for Marcus' nose, but lacks the arm length
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> God...Who the hell put that car there?
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna walks along, never glancing toward the Janus building.
<Angela> "yes, because the rest was obviously useless." *she rolls her eyes* "Well, hope he puts it to good use at least..."
<Angela> "Did he take any specific samples?"
<DeathStar> <Guard> He is a Cran!
* Marcus` jerks his head back despite himself, he shakes his head. "You're too smart for your own good, kid."
<DeathStar> <Guard> Mmmm, no.
<DeathStar> <Guard> Oh, by the way, he left you a gift. 6He holds out a ticking box to Angela.
<Chad`Winters> We should get back to my apartment so I can get to work on this. 6He starts moving off after Seraphna.
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> I will assist you. Unless you think I will be bothersome.
* Angela blinks, "Put it into security's bomb disposal asap."
<Marcus`> ...I guess i'm going to be ignored, aren't I?
<DeathStar> <Guard> A-Are you sure?
<DeathStar> <Aya> I read the book. 6She states.
* Angela turns and heads towards the armored doors. "Yes."
<DeathStar> <Guard> He said it was a clock!
<Marcus`> Yeah? I did too.
<DeathStar> <Aya> I read it better!
<DeathStar> 6* Aya sticks out her tngue.
<Angela> "That was an order."
* Chad`Winters looks at her. 1
<DeathStar> 6* The guard complies.
<Marcus`> You can't read better. That's just silly.
<DeathStar> <Aya> I did too!
<Marcus`> Nope.
<Chad`Winters> I'll let you know. 6He looks back at Marcus. 1"She's my kid, she can read better than you.
<Marcus`> And you're ugly, does that mean she's uglier than me?
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> Do not feel bad. She has good DNA.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Yeah, she helped me put a puzzle together.
* Chad`Winters eyes Seraphna, blinking.
* Marcus` shudders. "Don't back him up...ever...again."
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> Stastically, two parents with high IQs will produce a child of equal, or greater, ability.
* Angela heads to her office, obviously not surprised, as she makes the appropriate calls.
<DeathStar> 6* The gift is left alone.
<Marcus`> ...right. So do you have the time to train me or not?
<Chad`Winters> You insulted me and my daughter...6He looks at Aya. 1"You decide if I should help him."
* Angela waits for security to determine if it's safe or not, while she looks over her desk and sits back, calling up a new set of schematics.
<DeathStar> <Aya> No help him.
<Chad`Winters> Well my daughter has spoken.
<Marcus`> ...oh let's just be petty. It'll be your fault if I die.
<DeathStar> 6* The bomb squad finds a clock and cookies. They scan the cookies, then eat them.
<Chad`Winters> You started it. I'll feel fine about it.
<Marcus`> I didn't start it! You did. You called me dumb. So YOU started it.
<Marcus`> I ended it.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya sticks her tongue out again for a sneak victory.
<Chad`Winters> I only stated fact. 6He shifts Aya again.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Oooh, you just got burned by a one year old.
* Angela collects the clock after a bit, and takes away the guards cookie privledges for tomorrow.
<Marcus`> Fact. Bah. You stated your opinion. Which to you may be fact, but it really isn't.
* Marcus` swings his elbow back for Dias' head.
<Chad`Winters> I looked at your test scores from high school...I stated fact.
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphana tunes the two out. They're too childish for her taste.
<Marcus`> Clearly you got the wrong Marcus. Actually...what's my last name? Bet you don't even know.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias stares at Marcus swing at thin air. 1"You ok?"
<Marcus`> Stretching. *he waves his hand*
<DeathStar> 6* The guards sulk.
<Angela> "Next time don't eat my cookies."
<DeathStar> <Aya> Nuh uh. You tried an attack move. 6Shows the page.
<Marcus`> ...smart kid. *he grumbles*
* Chad`Winters grunts in response.
<Marcus`> ...well if you wont help me...maybe Steve will. I bet he'd love to punch me in the face.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances up from his desk, pondering
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias looks at AYa. 1"He tried to attack me?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns to face Steve' gear mask.
* Marcus` points to Dias' shoe.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Uh uh
<DeathStar> *uh huh
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias stares at Marcus as if he's crazy. 1"So you tried attacking me huh?
* Angela pulls out her datapad, sending a message to Warren, before going back to her lab.
<Marcus`> ...I'm pointing to your shoe. Clearly there is something on it.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Oh...6He flicks it up, sending it flying at Marcus' face.
* Marcus` tilts his head back and watches it fly up into the air. "You almost hit me in the face!"
<Chad`Winters> Dias darts in, his knee flying out for Marcus' chest as he tils his head back
<DeathStar> 6* Aya tries to pronounce the names of the moves.
* Chad`Winters pulls out his datapad and begins thumbing it with his finger
* Marcus` only has enough time to pull his hands up in front of the knee, he doesn't have enough strength to block fully so the knee still slams into his chest. He gasps and stumbles back, gasping for air, that clearly winded him.
<DeathStar> 6* A spy cam on Marcus' button records everything
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias lands on his foot. 1"Take that ya ja....bad man!"
* Marcus` straitens up, still trying to catch his breath. He watches as Dias' shoe comes down and hits him in the head. He points and laughs. "BAH!"
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias scowls and sticks his foot in it and resumes walking
* Angela sits back and looks around her office. "Never thought I'd say it... but I hate being so uninvolved."
<DeathStar> 6* The clock ticks.
* Angela eyes the clock.
<DeathStar> 6* The clock still ticks.
* Angela sighs and gets up, she steps out of her office and into her lab.
* Marcus` pulls his arms behind his head and moves off after them. "...jesus how far away from Janus do you live?"
* Red_Fox looks over to Angela
<Chad`Winters> Not far enough. 6He retorts as he smiles slightly, his eyes focused on his datapad now
* Angela smiles at her, "Hey..."
<Red_Fox> "How are things going."
<Red_Fox> ?
* Angela sighs and sits down next to her, "Tired... I pulled another double shift."
<Marcus`> Think you could get ahold of Zephyr and see if she'll send Steve out to fight me? Or...are you two still on non-speaking terms?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias hops along.
<Chad`Winters> We talk. 6He slides his thumb around on his datapad.
<Red_Fox> "Don't overwork yourself so much."
* Angela hugs her a bit and smiles weakly. "You know me."
<Marcus`> Oh? So you can try to kill us all and she'll talk to you, but I ask her why the he...why she can't help me out with a job and she writes me off. That makes me sad.
* Red_Fox hugs back. "Yeah..."
<Chad`Winters> Steve won't teach you how to fight. He'll just beat you down.
<Marcus`> Then I should get someone that will teach me...I already know how to shoot. Now I need to learn punching..and all that.
* Angela rests her head on Red's shoulder and looks thoughtful. "Darien called."
<Red_Fox> "Oh? What did he say?"
<Chad`Winters> You'll be few and far between finding someone willing to teach you how to fight. 6He grins then slides his datapad away
<Angela> "He thinks I should get the blue streak back, you?"
<Red_Fox> "It suited you, somehow."
<Marcus`> Then you should teach me out of the kindess of your heart...and since I can't pay you because you already have all the money you'll ever need...unless it's the kindness of your heart. I'm screwed.
<Chad`Winters> Convince Aya, not me. 6He smiles to her.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias looks at Aya then at Marcus. 1"Hahaa"
<Angela> "I'll pick up some dye tonight then."
<Angela> "Any plans tonight?"
<Marcus`> Aya. *he glances at her* What do you want? Name it and i'll get it for you.
<Red_Fox> "Still nothing."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya considers.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Go for the gold Aya, take no prisoner!
<DeathStar> <Aya> I want a flower from the top of.. 6She whispers something to Chad, gets her answer, and glances back. "Mt. Eva-rest."
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> I know! Make him buy you a gold teddy bear.
<Angela> "Mmm good, that means I get to keep you."
<Marcus`> ...you're kidding...
<DeathStar> 6* Aya looks completely serious
<Chad`Winters> My daughter doesn't kid.
<Red_Fox> "Keep me, hmm?"
<Marcus`> Is there even a flower at the top of Everest? I thought it was all cold and snowy?
<DeathStar> 6* Aya stares at him with youthful hope.
* Angela nods and smiles.
<Chad`Winters> You don't want to scar her for life now do you? 6He looks at Marcus, a threatning look in his eyes
<Marcus`> Better to tell the truth now so she'll understand the ways of life, instead of lying to her and ruining her for good when she grows up to find out you're a liar.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya tears up.
* Chad`Winters looks at Marcus. 1"You're going to make her cry..."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias just watches with amusement
<Marcus`> It's not my fault!
<DeathStar> 6* Aya begins to cry.
* Chad`Winters just shakes his head at Marcus. 1"It's ok Aya, it's not your fault he doesn't care."
* Marcus` winces and grumbles. "Fine. I'll go see if Se-Angela has a shuttle I could use."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya stops crying and sniffles. "Really?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> Seangla? Who's that?
<Marcus`> If I die. I'm going to haunt you...the both of you. *he points between Chad and Aya*
<Chad`Winters> Did you hear that Aya. He's going to get you that flower.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Yay! 6She looks happy again.
* Angela yawns a bit and looks up at the cieling. "We should call it a day."
* Marcus` grumbles and turns, walking back toward Janus.
<Red_Fox> "Alright."
<Red_Fox> "Progress has been good anyway."
<DeathStar> NEP :CEILING! RTUGHTHETOWEIAF
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias kicks Marcus in the ass as he passes
* Angela gets up and walks over to the craft she's been working on, which oddly, is a shuttle not too unlike Darien's. She grabs a leather duster hanging on part of it and pulls it on, pulling her wild gold mane into a pony tail.
* Marcus` points to Dias. "I'll kill you in your sleep." He declares and moves off.
<Chad`Winters> <Dias> You'd screw up a wet dream.
<Marcus`> Good.
<Red_Fox> "Nice."
* Angela fixes the coat and smiles, "Thanks, picked it up in a store."
* Marcus` surprisingly makes it back to Janus in good time, since he is by himself and that's never a good thing in the city. He steps into the lobby and moves up to the desk.
* Angela blinks at her own statement and starts out for the exit.
* Marcus` requests to see Angela is that's possible.
<DeathStar> 6* The guard pages Angela.
* Angela sighs and looks at her datapad, tapping the button on it. "Someone's waiting for us at the entrance."
<Red_Fox> "Then we should go."
* Red_Fox heads that way
* Angela steps into the lobby and looks over at Marcus.
<Marcus`> Hey I need a favor. *he glances from Angela to Fox*
<Red_Fox> "What sort?"
* Angela lets Fox talk.
<Marcus`> Weeeell. It might involve the both of you.
<Red_Fox> "Oh?"
<Marcus`> Yeah...I think Angela will be game. But I dunno about you...so...how do you feel about white stuff?
<DeathStar> NRP: Angela: cocaine?
<Red_Fox> "White stuff?"
<Angela> "...About what?"
<Red_Fox> "Depends what sort."
<Marcus`> I see. *he rubs his chin* Ok, well it also might involve you being naked.
<Red_Fox> "Oh, that sort of white stuff."
<Marcus`> Yeah. I mean, it's all up to you. Some people like clothes on, others...naked. Dunno why.
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* Red_Fox looks over at Marcus uncertainly
<Marcus`> Snow. We're going to a place with lots of snow. And I need a shuttle.
* Angela smiles and looks at Fox, "Who's going?"
<Marcus`> Me. I need a flower from the top of Mt. Everest...for Aya. So Chad will train me.
<Red_Fox> "Why would you want to be naked there?"
<Marcus`> Some people are nudists.
<Marcus`> And if you are. That'd be completely fine with me.
<Red_Fox> "No thanks."
<Angela> "So you need a shuttle? Why not ask Zephyr?"
<Red_Fox> "I'm fine with going, but I'm going to be clothed."
<Marcus`> Because she wont speak to me. And that's because I asked her for help before. *he pauses and glances at Fox's body* It's a shame. I bet you have an amazing backside.
* Angela blinks, looking away, thinking about that backside a moment.
* Marcus` eyes Angela, then Fox. "Ohhhh. Now that's awesome."
<Angela> "Whatever happened to you Marcus? You used to be smooth."
* Red_Fox just stays quiet
<Marcus`> I don't feel the need to be smooth. Would you rather me be smooth?
<Angela> "It did work last time you tried."
<Marcus`> True. *he nods, remembering* I am quite curious if they look the same as last time...that one cute little freckle on the left one.
<Angela> "They're different, but I'm happy to report that somehow survived, actually, I have a bit more freckles then before."
<Angela> "Now, you need a shuttle... I think I can spare one."
* Marcus` smiles. "Well, technically I could probably just find a rare flower and buy it, then give it to Aya. Instead of going all the way to the top of a mountain to not find one..." He rubs his chin. "Of course it would be a fun trip, and at least now I know I can count on you."
<Angela> "There's a flower shop two blocks down east on the right side."
* Marcus` nods his head. "So are you two getting along well? Sorry to pull a Dias on you, Foxie."
<Red_Fox> "We're close friends now."
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<Marcus`> That's good. Always good to have friends around. *he crosses his arms and glances at Angela* I see you can speak now. Makes us talking so much more easier. *a smile slides on the edge of his face*
* Angela smiles and nods. "Yes, I had surgery."
<Red_Fox> "Of course it does."
<Angela> "I rather like my voice."
<Marcus`> It's interesting. I don't believe I ever heard your original voice...just the one you used on that comm.
<Angela> "I used my original voice on the comm, actually."
<Marcus`> Oh...*he rubs his chin* Well this one sounds much softer...being as emotion can be conveyed more proper.
* Red_Fox nods
* Angela smiles, "Well, it is softer, a bit wispy, I think, I enjoy it."
* Marcus` opens his mouth about to make a comment but stops himself. "Well. I'm happy for you. Glad you got what you wanted."
* Angela smiles, "Thank you." *she looks to Red, tapping on her datapad* "Shall we?"
* Marcus` looks between the two. "Alright well if I need you, I hope it wont be a bother to call?"
<Angela> "Of course not."
<Angela> "The shuttle's been ordered, it'll be in front of the base shortly. Please bring it back in one piece."
<Marcus`> Well i'll see you around. You take care of her, alright Foxie?
<Red_Fox> "Sure will."
* Marcus` nods to them and turns to step out front and wait for his shuttle that he really doesn't need.
* Marcus` takes the shuttle and sits behind the controls, eyeing them. *he rubs his chin and looks around for a manual*
* Marcus` tries to remember what little bit of basics he was taught...but he is having a hard time.
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Wed Aug 01 23:56:12 2007