Session Start: Thu Aug 02 19:53:49 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070802.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-586.7.24
<DeathStar> Location: Flagship of the Earth Fleet
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances at the coordinates, then turns to Cassandra. "We're about to be in range, General."
<Cassandra`> What is our ETA?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Less than 10 minutes. You should probably use the teleporter to move yourself to your transport ship.
* Cassandra` nods and goes to teleport.
* Marcus` is now known as RandomTroopB
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns back to the viewport.
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra would find the teleporters rather easily. The operator nods to her. "The coordinates are all set up, General."
<DeathStar> 6* The operator teleports over Cassandra, where she would find Random Trooper B waiting.
* RandomTroopB raises his hand to salute. "General!"
<Cassandra`> What is your status?
<RandomTroopB> Everything is in order, General. We wait your orders.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *waits on the bridge, watching over things... even if she doesn't technically have the rank to order people around*
<RandomTroopB> ...General?
<DeathStar> 6* Random Trooper A hands Setsuna report about their ETA. 5 mins.
<Cassandra`> Lock and load. We are in for a fight. ETA... *looks at her timer* 5 minutes.
* RandomTroopB salutes once more and moves off to inform the rest of the troops.
* Cassandra` moves for the bridge.
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra arrives in 3 minutes.
<Cassandra`> ...just in time... *walks over to Setsuna*
<Ariel> Setsuna> "You ready for this?"
<Cassandra`> It doesn't matter if I am or now...
<DeathStar> <Random Trooper A> We're dropping out of hyperspace, sir. 6The ships drop out. The main fleet goes to engage the planetary defense system, while the transport ships fly for the surface.
<Cassandra`> Begin our approach.
<DeathStar> 6* The Random Trooper A salutes.
<DeathStar> 6* The transport ships enter the atmosphere, flying toward their selected landing point.
<Cassandra`> Use suppression fire where necessary.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "This is when we pray, eh?"
<Cassandra`> This is where we ask...is there a God.
<DeathStar> 6* The transport ships land without any fire, it seems the Tsivrixsh forces weren't expecting a sneak attack. The transport ship ramps begin to lower to deploy the troops.
<DeathStar> 6* Wind rubs his head, somewhere far away.
<Cassandra`> Ground troops secure the LZs. Follow with light armor and then then the ehavies with artillery.
<DeathStar> <Random Trooper A> Will you be joniing the troops, General?
* Cassandra` nods.
<Cassandra`> Time to set up a forward command post.
<DeathStar> 6* The Tsivrixsh forces quickly seem to be recovering and engaging the troops as they rush out of the ships.
<DeathStar> <Random Trooper A> Engagements have begun, General.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Orders, Cass?"
* Alicia is now known as Red_Fox
<DeathStar> 6* The troopers begin to get slaughtered as Cassandra and Setsuna are safely in their ship.
* RandomTroopB comes running in. "GENERAL, WE NEED YOUR GUIDANCE!"
<Cassandra`> Let's move out
* Cassandra` disembarks.
<RandomTroopB> Bout damn time...*he says in a mumble, moving after Cass*
<Cassandra`> And where is that suppressing fire that I ordered before we landed?
<Ariel> Setsuna> *loads her gun, and follows*
<DeathStar> 6* As Cassandra and Setsuna, and RandomTrooper A and B emerge, they would find a rocky terrain. Right now, it seems that about 2,000 troopers are battling 1,000 Tsivrixsh troops, and are losing
* RandomTroopB cocks his rifle and takes aim, firing at a Tsiv as he moves for cover behind a rock.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr and Em step out of another troop transport ship that has landed.
<DeathStar> 6* One of the fleet ships fly in, providing aerial bombardment on the Tsivrixsh possessions.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *looks to Cass. Hating that she didn't pay much attention in strategy class
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* Chad`Winters is now known as RandomTrooperC
<Ariel> Em> *holds her pistol close... not used to battlefields like this*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Don't worry, Em. Our target is the building over there. Come on. 6She turns to CAssandra and Setsuna. "You two have everything under control here?"
<Cassandra`> I wish...
* RandomTroopB ducks behind a rock then pulls out a plasma grenade and chucks it for a group of Tsiv. "Hold the line!" He calls out to some privates.
* RandomTrooperC leans over a rock and begins firing heavy rounds at a group of Tsiv
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh, you'll do fine. 6She looks at the chaos. "Wait, who's fighting who?"
<Ariel> Em> *nods* "A-alright... I can do this."
<Cassandra`> Deploy artillery. Target the center of their formations. Light armor, protect our artillery. Troops, penetrate their formations after the artillery breaks them up.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "... you know. It makes me want to just kill them myself."
* RandomTroopB nods to Cassandra and begins to issue commands out to the lower units.
<DeathStar> 6* Random Trooper A nods, then begins to issue the orders. Their forces begin to fall back, then use artillery to fire at the troops.
* RandomTrooperC slides back with the others
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr takes Em, leading her away from the main battle, along with 5 other Special Ops troopers.
* RandomTroopB falls back as well and motions to some of the other troops. "When that artillery clears, fire at their sides and keep them boxed in!"
<DeathStar> 6* The center of the enemy flank is taken out, but the enemy troops begin to scatter, which makes the battlefield even more chaotic.
<Cassandra`> When we penetrate the center of their formation, their flanks will try to close in on us. When that happens, I want our armor swinging back around, pinching them.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "...we need ninjas. Lots of ninjas." *serious*
<RandomTrooperC> I'm a ninja. 6He turns raising his hand.
<DeathStar> 6* The troopers obey RTB, firing from the sides as they scanner, hoping to take the scattered enemy troops.
<DeathStar> <RandomTrooper A> Sir, their formation has broken. What now?
<Ariel> Setsuna> "No ninja would present themselves so openly. You watch too many cartoons."
<RandomTrooperC> I did, Sir. 6He reloads his gun.
* RandomTroopB leans around a rock and fires once again. "Don't stop soldiers!"
<DeathStar> 6* The artillery stops firing, since it's pointless with them scattered.
* RandomTrooperC leans over a rock, using his mask to try and locate Tsiv Hostiles
<DeathStar> 6* The Earth troops begin to charge in now.
<Ariel> Em> *keeps her mind wary... trying to sense the general location and disposition of those around her, without diving too deeply into anything else*
<RandomTroopB> RAAAH! *he jumps around his rock and charges in, firing his large rifle at the Tsiv.*
<DeathStar> 6* RandomTrooper A does not charge.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *eyes the terrain, suspicious of ambushes with the Tsiv broken so easily*
<RandomTrooperC> They're going to regroup.
<DeathStar> 6* The scattered enemy forces begin to attack the Earth forces, which have to scatter themselves to get at them. Chaos breaks out all over again.
<Cassandra`> Start bringing our forces back together...then pull them back in... let's see if the enemy takes the bait.
<DeathStar> 6* RandomTrooperA issues the order.
* RandomTroopB releases a round point blank into a Tsiv's chest and slides back, hiding behind a rock. He leans around and fires at another Tsiv. "REGROUP!" He says when he gets the orders.
* RandomTrooperC issues the orders to his group
<DeathStar> 6* The troopers begin to regather, when suddenly enemy artillery is brought forward. They fire on the concentrated Earth forces, and blow many away.
* RandomTroopB slams against a rock from the explosions. "Gah!" he growls. "FALL BACK!" he begins to scramble back towards Cass and the others.
<Cassandra`> Air support units, take out that artillery.
<DeathStar> 6* Nearby, on the cliffs, rockets and other missiles fire at the air craft as they fly in. It seems there's someone up there.
<RandomTroopB> They're bound to have anti-air units, Ma'am! *says as he comes up to Cass*
<Cassandra`> Artillery...bring down the cliffs.
<DeathStar> 6* Enemy Tsivrixsh Ninjas suddenly rush in from behind Cassandra and Setsuna. They cut off RandomTrooperA's head.
<DeathStar> 6* The artillery needs to be brought in closer to reach the cliffs.
* RandomTroopB jumps back, almost losing his own head, he fires at one of the ninjas.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *turns around to stab one of the Tsiv ninjas in the throat* "DAMMIT! Why do THEY have ninjas, and not us?!"
<RandomTrooperC> Budgets sir.
<DeathStar> 6* A ninja leaps at CAssandra, aiming to cut her arm off.
* Cassandra` shoots it.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, one ninja throws down a black device, which explodes, engulfing Cassandra and Setsuna in a black light. The troopers around them scream in pain as their flesh and bones are erradicated. However, once the light vanishes, neither Cassandra or Setsuna are harmed.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *shoots the ninja* "What the FUCK was THAT?!"
* RandomTroopB is now known as RandomTrooperD
* RandomTrooperD comes over a rock. "General! Are you alright?"
<DeathStar> 6* The ninjas are defeated. However, during this distraction, more enemy troops have arrived, and are preventing artillery from getting closer.
<Cassandra`> ...no, I am not.
<RandomTrooperD> We need orders now! We're getting our asses kicked!
<Ariel> Setsuna> *looks down at the amulet she's wearing, letting it rest on her palm*
<DeathStar> 6* RandomTooper E arrives to replace the dead A
<DeathStar> 6* A bomb flies toward the team's position.
* RandomTrooperD scrambles out of the way.
<DeathStar> 6* Random Trooper E runs for it
* Cassandra` shoots at the bomb.
<DeathStar> 6* The bomb explodes, sending sharpnel down on everyone.
<DeathStar> 6* RandomTrooper E looks up. "War is hell."
<Ariel> Setsuna> *takes cover* "Artillery! Open fire on the enemy's rear ranks! Thin those bastards out already!"
<DeathStar> 6* The Artillery repositions from the cliffs toward the enemy's rear
<DeathStar> 6* They open fire.
<DeathStar> 6* As their rear ranks are hit, the troops are pushed forward, right into the Earth troops, who battle them.
<RandomTrooperD> RAH! *does battle*
<DeathStar> <RandomTrooper E> "Rah"?
<Cassandra`> Armor units, forward. Lay down fire into the enemy's line.
<DeathStar> 6* The armor units move forward and attack
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr and Em arrive outside the command post, having met little resistance.
* RandomTrooperD is now known as SpecialOpsA
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr presses her back against the wall, motioning for A to plant bombs on the door.
* RandomTrooperC is now known as SpecsOpsCoolGuy
<Ariel> Em> *has been focused more on detecting enemies, than where they're going... she doesn't want to get shot. It hurts. She's allergic to being dead.*
* SpecialOpsA slides forward and works on planting the bomb.
<DeathStar> 6* Em would sense two enemies immediately on the other side of the doors, waiting to ambush
<Ariel> Em> *tugs on Zephyr's sleeve, then holds up two fingers to her*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods once, then glances around, then spots five enemy troops approaching them as they work on the door. She opens fire on them, trying to drive them back.
* SpecsOpsCoolGuy stands with his back to SpOpA, his gun sweeping around.
* SpecialOpsA works quickly and skillfully.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr keeps firing. "SpOC, fire at them1"
<Ariel> Em> *gets under cover, taking a couple shots*
* SpecsOpsCoolGuy begins opening fire.
* SpecsOpsCoolGuy is now known as SpOC
<DeathStar> 6* The five troops are driven back, with three of them dead. They lob a grenade at the team.
<SpecialOpsA> 1 minute! *he calls back*
<Ariel> Em> *pushes it back with telekinetics*
<DeathStar> 6* The two remaining troopers are blown u pwith their own grenade; body parts and blood go flying.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Nice job, Em. 6She smiles.
* SpecialOpsA finishes up and motions to Zephyr. "Ready."
<Ariel> Em> "...I've grown to dislike those things."
* SpOC moves back and over to the other side of the door.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Clear the door, everyone. 6She slides along the wall to reach the minimal safe distance.
* SpOC moves to the minimal safe distance.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Alright. Blow it. There's two enemy troops, so get ready to go in firing.
* SpecialOpsA moves back as well, pulling up a detonator. "Clear?"
* SpecialOpsA nods and detonates it.
<DeathStar> 6* The door explodes, sending out a wave of black smoke.
* SpOC moves in through the smoke, going low.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr leans around the side, aiming high. She opens fire.
* SpOC opens fire.
<DeathStar> 6* As the smoke clears, they would see two dead Tsivrixsh Warriors laying there. The next area is another room, almost like a lobby area; which is now broken to pieces, covering the floor in glass. On the other side is a single door.
<Ariel> Em> *heads over cautiously*
* SpecialOpsA pockets the detonator and pulls up his rifle, he keeps his eye on their rear, to keep from being flanked.
* SpOC kneels down, quickly scanning around
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr moves in, sweeping her guns from side to side, scanning from anyone that Em might have missed.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Clear.
* SpOC holds his hand in a fist and stands up, moving slowly across towards the other door.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr moves along, her boots crunching the glass as she walks along. She scans along, her dark eyes looking for traps, then she presses her back against the wall next to the door. She holds up a wait hand to SpOC, then glances at Em for enemy confirmation.
* SpOC pauses, he nods to Zephyr
* SpecialOpsA keeps his eyes peeled, standing ready.
<Ariel> Em> *frowns*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> What is it, Em?
<Ariel> Em> "One good, one bad."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Can you ... judge how close they are to each other?
<DeathStar> 6* A bug scurries toward A's foot.
<Ariel> Em> "...not too close this time." *points at the wall* "Target's there." *gestures to the side* "Civy's there."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods. "Everyone got that?
* SpecialOpsA steps around it. "This place is crawling with bugs." he says, making a face under his mask.
* SpOC looks at Zephyr than motions to shoot through the door at the target.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr taps the wall, trying to determine how thick it is.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, then switches her gun's shape to an armor piercing one, taking aim at the wall.
<DeathStar> 6* The bug turns and walks toward A again.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Be ready to move through the door if this fails.
* SpOC nods he puts his hand on the door knob.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr takes a deep breath, then pulls the trigger. The bullet flies through the wall.
* SpecialOpsA steps around it again.
<DeathStar> 6* The bug turns and walks towards A once more.
* SpOC grabs the door knob and opens it, quickly moving in and aiming at where the enemy was.
<DeathStar> 6* He would see the Tsivrixsh Warrior falling over. On the other side is a strange alien, native to this race. He speaks gibberish, which is probably his language.
* SpOC fires another shot into the Warriors head as it falls over
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr moves through, scanning the room. There's a set of elevators on the other side. "This should lead us up to top of the command structure."
* SpecialOpsA moves and slides inside. "Shall I translate, General?"
<DeathStar> 6* The bug walks towards Em.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm good. Just tell him to stay low and out of sight.
<SpOC> He may know how many guards are in the CC, sir.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I know what he said. 6She says. "He said he knows nothing."
<SpOC> Understood, sir.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr studies the elevator in contemplation.
* SpecialOpsA turns toward the alien and issues the command in the same gibberish that the alien speaks.
<Ariel> Em> "...that looks evil."
<DeathStar> 6* The alien looks offended.
<DeathStar> 6* The bug crawls onto Em's foot and toward her leg.
<SpOC> Climb and split the doors above?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shakes her head. "Everyone, stay clear of the elevator. Get your scanners ready." 6She reaches for the open button.
* SpOC hits a switch on his mask and he raises his gun
<Ariel> Em> *shakes the bug off, and gets some cover*
<DeathStar> 6* The bug hangs on.
<DeathStar> 6* It tries to bite her.
* SpecialOpsA taps a button on his mask and slides for cover, aiming his rifle at the elevator.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr hits the button, stepping to the side. The elevator doors open, and a gatling gun fires out, tearing the other side of the room up.
* SpOC leans against the wall as the gatling bullets streak by
<Ariel> Em> *telekinetically removes the bug, throwing it at the hostiles*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr hrms.
<DeathStar> 6* The bug is torn apart by the bullets.
<DeathStar> 6* After a few moments, the gatling gun runs out of bullets and spins to a stop.
<SpecialOpsA> Bug killer. *he mumbles*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at the gun, which was set up to fire on the door opening. "Well, that wasn't honorable."
* SpOC grunts in resposne, he looks over at Zephyr. 1"Orders."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, we'll take the elevator up toward the top and get this over with.
<SpOC> The gun's going to explode. Everyone down.
<Ariel> Em> "...that explains why I didn't sense anyone."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> And then---? 6She presses down on the floor.
* SpOC quicklys begins moving away.
* SpOC kneels down, turning his back to the elevator
* SpecialOpsA is still in cover.
<DeathStar> 6* The gun explodes, sending out of a wave of destructive energy that tears away the elevator, melting it, the gun, and part of the area around the elevator. The floor oozes as it's turned to a liquid
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> What in the blazes was THAT?
<SpecialOpsA> New tech, it would seem.
<SpOC> Unknown, Sir.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stands up, staring at the destructive area. The civilian is long gone now.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps over, glancing down, seeing that about 5 feet of the floor has been melted away.
<SpecialOpsA> ...orders, Sir?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> We still need to reach the top. That hasn't changed.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances back at Em. "You okay?"
<Ariel> Em> "Yeah... just..."
* SpOC begins looking around
<Ariel> Em> "You know I'm useless against bombs, right?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I think we all are against that.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Lets go, people.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* The battle continues to wage across the surface of the planet Surtia. Right now, the Earth forces seem to be winning.
<Cassandra`> Keep the pressure on them.
<DeathStar> 6* RandomTrooperP stands there. F dies.
* SpecialOpsA is now known as RandomTrooperQ
<RandomTrooperQ> We're doing our best, Sir! *he fires upon some Tsiv*
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, the Tsivrixsh bring out giant mechs, firing at the Earth troops, tearing them apart.
<DeathStar> <RandomTrooperP> *screams like a little girl*
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Artillery! New targets! Get the tin cans!" *gets herself a rocket launcher*
<DeathStar> 6* The artillery begin to fire at the mechs, knocking them back. Unfortunately, they also get Earth troops.
<Cassandra`> I wish I still had my gauss rifle...
* RandomTrooperQ is lost in an explosion from the artillery.
<DeathStar> 6* A mech lands on top of Cassandra's personal transport ship, crushing it in. It aims it's weapons at Setsuna and Cassandra.
* RandomTrooperQ is now known as RandomTrooperR
<Ariel> Setsuna> *fires the rocket at the Mech's head*
* RandomTrooperR dives out, launching a rocket for the left leg of the Mech attackiN Cass.
<DeathStar> 6* The mech is knocked backwards, off balance. Then it's leg is hit,causing it to fall off
<DeathStar> 6* Another mech lands on TrooperR.
* RandomTrooperR is squishes good.
<DeathStar> 6* It aims at CAssandra and Setsuna
<Ariel> Setsuna> *grabs Cass and takes cover*
<DeathStar> 6* The artillery continues to fire at the other mechs, blowing up just about everything around it.
<DeathStar> 6* The mech fires at Cassandra and Setsuna, missing them.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *starts to reload, behind cover*
<DeathStar> 6* The mech fires a rocket at their cover.
<Cassandra`> Split our forces, withdraw to each flank! Draw them in! *is pulled down as she shouts into her comm* Use the transports for shields!
* RandomTrooperR is now known as RandomTrooperS
<DeathStar> 6* The forces begin to do as Cassandra ordered, falling back to each flank. The enemy, over eager, begins to move inward.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *lets the mech shoot the very solid cover, then pops out to shoot it in the knee*
* RandomTrooperS is with the troops to the left moving back.
<DeathStar> 6* The mech is hit in the knee. It surges forward, firing another rocket at the cover.
<Cassandra`> Air cover, come back in and carpet bomb their path. Stay away from those cliffs though. Artillery diagonal sweep of the enemy's approach vector.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *dives the hell out of the way
<DeathStar> 6* Setsuna doesn't take Cass with her, though. CAssandra is kocked backwards, though she isn't hurt too bad.
<DeathStar> 6* The aircover comes back in, following Cassandra's orders. They begin to drop bombs on the enemy troops as they move forward.
<DeathStar> 6* The mech tries to step on Cassandra.
<Cassandra`> Nnnn....troops. while they are distracted by getting the hell blown up, support the heavies with your weapons.
* Cassandra` leaps and rolls out of the way.
<DeathStar> 6* The troops begin to support the artillery and carpet bombing by firing.
<DeathStar> 6* The mech steps on nothing. IT fires a gatling gun after her.
* RandomTrooperS is among the troops firing.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *reloads, and fires at the other knee*
<Cassandra`> Air, tactical bombing to corral them in! *running*
<DeathStar> 6* The mech is hit in the knee again, stopping only momentarily. It wants Cassandra. She is a threat.
<DeathStar> 6* The airforces begin t otactical bomb the enemy. The enemy forces begin to lose.
<Cassandra`> Artillery, when the enemy forces are concentrated, lay into them!
* RandomTrooperS pulls out a rocket launcher and aims for the mech's back that is attacking cass, he launches it.
<DeathStar> 6* The mech is hit in the back. It stumbles.
<DeathStar> 6* The mech leaps out at Cassandra, self-destructing.
* Cassandra` steps out of the ensuing dust cloud...
<Ariel> Setsuna> "CASS! Are you okay?!"
<Cassandra`> *cough* Are we having fun yet or what?!
<DeathStar> 6* Super Troopers decloak all around Setsuna and Cassandra. They take aim.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "COVER!" *fires her last rocket at one of them and dives*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pants, her tactical armor wet as she finishes climbing the shaft to the top floor.
* RandomTrooperS is now known as SpecOpA
* SpOC glances over at Zephyr, his hands hanging on the shaft wall.
* SpecOpA pants, hanging there. "..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Every one ready?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr helps Em up. "How many?"
<Ariel> Em> *bites her lip* "...a lot."
* SpecOpA lifts himself up, pausing to gather himself. He nods to Zephyr.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Define 'a lot'.
* SpOC nods, shifting his rifle about
<Ariel> Em> "More than a dozen enemies... I think there's four civies..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lets out a hissing sound through her teeth, then sits there, thinking.
<Ariel> Em> "It starts to blurr with this many..."
<SpOC> Conc grenade.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> We have no choice.
<SpecOpA> ...yes, sir. *he readies his concussion grenade.*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr shifts her balance, then grabs the doors to the elevator, using her strength to try to open them.
* SpOC turns his clip around so he has a rull one
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr manages to open the doors enough for SpecOpA
* SpecOpA pulls the pin and slides the conc grenade in.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr places a device on each side of the door, then lets it shut. The sound of the grenade going off can be heard.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr hits a button, and her devices wrench the door open instantly. She dives inside.
* SpOC pulls himself in and rolls to the side, quickly sweeping around
* SpecOpA slides inside after Zephyr, his rifle raised and ready to fire.
<Ariel> Em> *gets the hell behind cover. She doesn't want to be a target in THIS firefight*
<DeathStar> 6 *Zephyr sweeps about, aiming her guns as she glacnes around. They can see the civilians are on the floor, but all the enemies are standing, looking disoriented.
* SpOC gives begins firing kill shots.
* SpecOpA also begins firing, aiming for lethal hits.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr does the same, going for head shots with each aim. She's brutally accurate.
* SpOC moves from Tsiv to Tsiv, going for one shot kills
<DeathStar> 6* One Tsivrixsh Warrior suddenly grabs Em from behind, putting a knife to her throat. Zephyr turns, her eyes widening. The last one always gives them trouble. Why?
* SpOC turns, aiming his gun for the Tsiv.
* SpecOpA aims at the Tsiv, he tenses.
<Ariel> Em> "...y...you kill me... and they'll all shoot you dead..."
<DeathStar> <Tsivrixsh Warrior> You surrender to me now! 6* Zephyr's eyes narrow, and her lip twitches. She suddenly fires right for the Tsivrixsh's head, blowing out his brains.
<Ariel> Em> *falls to the ground* "...g-good shot..."
<SpecOpA> Wonderful Shot, Sir.
* SpOC glances at Zephyr then at Em. He moves over to a console and begins typing on it.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Destroy the relay equipment. 6She kneels by Em.
* SpecOpA nods and moves off to do so.
* SpOC tosses his back back onto the ground and pulls out C4 and begins planting it
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You alright?
* SpOC finishes setting up the small explosive charges. 1"Destroying Relay Equipment, Sir."
<Ariel> Em> *nods slowly* "Y-yeah... I'm... I'm just unnerved..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You did fine. Lets blow this place, boys.
* SpecOpA finishes his charges and nods. "Ready on me end as well." He pulls up the detonater and moves over beside Zeph.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Do it.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
* SpOC moves over beside the others
<DeathStar> 6* The Earth Forces are about to win this battle, but the Super Troopers are about to get Cassandra and Setsuna, using strange bullets that pierce their armor and cover.
* Cassandra` drops a smoke canister and then uses the cover to dive between the ranks, tossing an adhesive plasma charge at one of the troops.
* SpecOpA is now known as RandomTrooperS
<DeathStar> 6* The troopers turn to follow her, not being blinded by smoke. But, she still gets the charge on one of them. They fire at her.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *throws her rocket launcher at one, then pulls out her carbine and starts attempting for headshots through the smoke.
<DeathStar> 6* Setsuna's aim, better than every, hit the troopers in the head, causing them to stumble.
* Cassandra` then detonates the plasma charge when they stumble.
* RandomTrooperS grabs a group of soldiers and breaks off from the main group, moving to assist Cass and Setsuna, firing at the troops.
<DeathStar> 6* The troopers are blown up. Well, a few of them. A few survive.
<DeathStar> 6* The troopers retreat, after throwing another strange black device at everyone.
* Cassandra` shoots at the device.
<Ariel> Setsuna> "Take cover!" *attempts to shoot it down*
* RandomTrooperS moves to dive behind a rock.
<DeathStar> 6* That just activates it, and it's deadly wave flies out, tearing all the soldiers apart on a molecular level, and heads for Cassandra
* Cassandra` leaps out of the way of the wave
<RandomTrooperS> GAHHH! *screams as he is decimated*
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra avoids the wave, barely.
<DeathStar> 6* The battle is won. The remainnig troops surrender.
<Ariel> Setsuna> *surveys the battlefield*
<DeathStar> 6* Body parts, dead people, and living people lay scattered about.
* RandomTrooperS is now known as RandomTrooperT
<DeathStar> 6* The amulet glows as it rests on Setsuna.
<Cassandra`> ...what I want to know is where they were getting their gear...
<RandomTrooperT> War is...hell.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Toyko, Japan
* RandomTrooperT is now known as Marcus`
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple's warp blade stabs MArcus in he chest, wearing away his chest and organs.
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna fires a gun at Ripple, causing him to step into a ripple effect.
* Marcus` urks and falls over.
* SpOC quickly moves over to Marcus. 1"You're nothing but trouble." 6He kneels down, applying pressure as he taps his comm.
* SpOC is now known as Chad`Winters
<DeathStar> 6* The simulation ends.
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> He died. Again.
* Marcus` lays there still.
* Chad`Winters crosses his arms. 1"Are you surprised?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias just laughs, falling over. 1"What a maroon!"
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> Why is he on the team? Unless you plan to use him as cannon fodder. I did not think you would do such a tactic.
<Chad`Winters> He won't stop leaving me alone, and I can't legally put a bullet in his head.
* Marcus` slowly pulls himself up. "...Again."
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> This is a waste of time. You have already died 459 times.
<Marcus`> 460th times a charm.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias wipes tears from his eyes as he stands up.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya plays with her toys.
<DeathStar> 6* Seraphna glances at Chad, since it's his call.
<Marcus`> What did I do wrong that time anyway?
<Chad`Winters> I hate odd numbers...6He nods to Seraphna.
<DeathStar> <Seraphna> It is your decision. 6She turns the sim on again.
<DeathStar> 6* This time, Marcus gets his head cut off
<DeathStar> -End Part 1-
<DeathStar> Wooo, 1 minute break.
* Marcus` is now known as Xanatos
* Chad`Winters is now known as Shiva`
* Cassandra` is now known as Myria`
<DeathStar> -Begin Part 2-
<DeathStar> Location: The PAX Station
<DeathStar> 6* Darien is in the hanger, wearing a formal uniform as he waits the arrival of a new race.
* Red_Fox is now known as Terra
<DeathStar> <Darien> Does this make my ass look big? 6He asks Xanatos.
* Xanatos grunts, shrugging, his eyes on his datapad.
<Shiva`> I can't think of anything that could hide such an enormous thing. 6She crosses her arms as she waits
<DeathStar> <Darien> You like big butts. That's why you look at Katrina's.
<Shiva`> I'll let her know you've been staring at her ass again. 6She eyes her nails than smacks Loki when he steps up.
<Shiva`> <Loki> What the hell?
<Shiva`> You're late.
<Xanatos> Wait till I tell Ariel. *he mumbles*
<DeathStar> 6* The Tsivrixsh Ambassador, Shretrav, stands there, boredly. The Ridiarium Ambassador is crushed that Elayne isn't there today, and recovering.
<Shiva`> <Loki> You're early...
* Ariel wears her typical dress uniform, ceremonial sword at her side. "Why are you so worried about what Xanatos thinks of your butt anyways, Darien?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Because he lacks depth perception.
* Myria` stands silently as she waits.
<Shiva`> Because he's too emarrased to ask you, Ariel.
* Xanatos pauses and eyes Darien. "No I don't."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien just winks at Xanatos.
<Xanatos> *Theron stands behind Myria, arms pulled behind his back.
* Xanatos eyes Darien and then shakes his head.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> When is this race suppose to arrive? 6She asks impatiently.
<Shiva`> <Loki> So I hear you had an interesting night wi-6He suddenly cut off when Shiva grabs his ear and pulls
* Ariel looks to Xanatos, "So now you're after Darien's ass as well?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien runs his hand through his long black hair, and rubs his goatee thoughtfully. "Give it time."
<Xanatos> You know me. *he says in a low growl, he pockets the datapad* They're late.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina runs up, out of breath, wearing her uniform. Her hair is done up in a bun. "Am I late?" 6She adjusts her red hair, and winks her green eyes toward Shiva.
<Shiva`> Don't be so impatient. 6He lets Loki's ear go.
* Shiva` looks over at Kat and smiles back. 1"You're on time hun.,
<DeathStar> <Darien> So, you two seem to be getting along well. 6He notes to Xanatos and ARiel.
<Xanatos> Better than ever. *he notes dryly*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gives a charming smile. "That's wonderful."
* Ariel nods, resting her hand on side... near the sword.
* Xanatos has one hand resting at his side, near his gun.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina plays with a strand of red hair that didn't stay in the bun. "Darnit, I---" 6She glances around. "Whoa, I feel a lot of malice."
<Shiva`> Sure it isn't the sweet scent of over an overprotective mother?
<DeathStar> 6* An alien ship begins to approach the hanger. It is a trapezoidal-shaped mass of reflective material which would give the first impression of broken glass shards, somehow compacted to form a spacecraft with no apparent viewing ports or entrances. The overall shape is that of a pointed leaf or gatheirng of mistletoe.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... 6She straightens up as the ship begins to approach. Darien coughs, and gets serious himself.
* Shiva` takes a deep breathe, her posture shifting slightly as she eyes the ship.
* Xanatos straitens up, looking important, oddly.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh, darnit. 6She tries to deal with the strand of hair.
<Shiva`> 6Loki slides his hands behind his back, cupping them. He maintains his normal posture.
<Xanatos> * Theron remains as he was before. "The hair is fine, Miss Katrina."
* Shiva` slides her hand over to Kat's hair, grabbing and tucking the strand away.
* Ariel stands at attention.... not much different than her standing around normally.
<DeathStar> 6* The ship comes to a stop, and the entrance opens beneath the rear point of what might be the main stem, judging by it's location.
* Myria` watches the ship..
<Xanatos> Interesting design. *he notes under his breath*
<DeathStar> <Darien> And somewhere out there, a Vapaad weeps at it's ship design being inferior.
<Ariel> "I rather like it."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> It's pretty.
<Xanatos> Looks like a lea.
<Xanatos> NRP: leaf*
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> There is no real color to it.
<Shiva`> I wonder how many years of bad luck one would get for destroying it.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I imagine you'd get a war.
<Xanatos> <Theron> 449.
<DeathStar> 6 A girl disembarks first, a bit shy of being a young adult, stepping down the ramp more like a lost hiker than a guard. Unsure blinking and a blank stare given to the gathered people before she glances over a shoulder and nods weakly.
<Shiva`> I heard your room looks similar to that Darien, covered in reflective material so you can see yourself all the time.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien says nothing as the girl comes down.
* Xanatos is about to add to that but also shuts up, watching the little girl.
* Shiva` eyes the girl oddly
* Ariel looks a little surprised at the girl, but masks it quickly
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles a bit at the girl.
* Kit eyes Shiva right back before covering her mouth and stepping aside so that others leaving the ship might make passage down and create the formalities. A hand brushes back hair devoid of colour, really, its reflection and darker points the only hint to anything except non-descript white, reflection second only to the broken glass-like material of the ship.
* Shiva` glances over at Kat.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina taps her chin, trying to get the general emotion from the girl.
<Xanatos> 6* The ambassador steps forward and bows slightly. "Greetings from the Famfrit." he says in a low, yet jolly tone.
<DeathStar> <Darien> The various alien members of PAX welcome you to the station. 6He steps forward, holding out his hand.
* Kit has no strong emotions besides an uncanny giddiness that doesn't show on her face, blank and sort of staring at the ground with vivid amber eyes, brushing the tassled end of a braid of her hair against her lips while staying out of the way of proceedings.
* Shiva` bows slowly, Loki bows himself.
<Xanatos> 6* The ambassador eyes the hand for a moment as if reluctant but then shakes Darien's hand eagerly. "Such an honor...it brings such joy." he says in same drull, yet jolly tone.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps back, then introduces everyone present. "I am Darien, the commander of the station and Earth ambassador. This is Ariel, my XO." 6He motions to ARiel.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sweeps his hand to Shiva and Loki. "Shiva and Loki, ambassadors of the Cartel." 6He gestures at Myria. "Myria, the Erusian Ambassador, and her honor guard, Theron."
* Ariel bows her head.
<Xanatos> *Theron bows when introduced.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gestures at Shretrav. "Shretrav, the Tsivrixsh Ambassador." 6Shretrav is completely blue, with long black hair, and glowing red eyes. he motions at a giant stone rock dude. "The Ridarium Ambassador."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sweeps his hand back to Katrina. "And Katrina, the station's counselor."
<DeathStar> <Darien> And the person hiding in the box over there is Terra, our bartender.
* Terra waves
<Xanatos> 6* The ambassador smiles lazily and glances towards Terra. "A bartender? She must know all about collard flasks of morgog juice?"
* Xanatos sighs at Darien ignoring him.
<Terra> "I'd like to think so, at least."
* Myria` glances back at Theron.
* Kit remains out of the way. If the ambassador doesn't bother to introduce her, all the better. The "empath" would feel growing anxiety. New to this area, politics, she likely has stagefrist atop whatever personality flaws she already had.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina taps her chin thoughtfully, but says nothing.
<Xanatos> 6 *The ambassador smirks. "Interesting." He glances to Darien then motions to Kit. "This is my guard. Megumi."
* Shiva` glances at Kat.
<Shiva`> 6Loki eyes the ambassador eagerly
<DeathStar> <Darien> Welcome. 6He nods to Megumi.
<Xanatos> *Theron glances at Myria, arching a brow to see if everything is ok.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, I am sure you're tired of your long journey. Our chief of security, Xanatos Durran, will escort you to your quarters.
* Kit is now known as Megumi
<Xanatos> 6* The ambassador is a jolly looking short, dumpy man. With hair much like Megumi's and eyes of golden yellow. He glances at Xanatos and nods. "Very well. Megumi, grab my bags." He says.
* Megumi jerks backward a bit, "E-eh..!?"
<Myria`> ...later... *turns back to the gathering*
<Megumi> "I can't carry... -those-!"
<Xanatos> <Theron> Yes. *he says quietly*
* Megumi shakes her hands in front of her in a frantic state, just visioning the luggage causes her to feel overweighted.
<Xanatos> 6* The ambassador eyes Megumi. "...then how shall I get my things to my room?"
<Xanatos> I can have some ensigns grab them if that's alright. *he says, stepping up*
<Megumi> "Tell them--"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans toward Ariel. "You're quiet. Thoughts?" 6He whispers to her.
* Megumi pauses, eying the troupe around the ambassador, and their looks, suddenly feels intimidated and starts skulking back into the ship.
* Terra just observes the proceedings quietly, not wishing to scare the new people
<Xanatos> 6* The ambassador frowns. "...very well. Chief, do as you wish. Megumi. Don't get lost." he motions to her to come and moves after Xanatos.
* Xanatos relays the orders to some ensigns as he leads them to their room.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Um, Megumi. 6She steps over, trying to cut the girl off. "Hello. I'm Katrina." 6She smiles, holding out her hand. She seems to be an older woman in her mid-twenties.
* Megumi stops and poises over a shoulder, stricken with grief and relief at the same time.
* Ariel looks to Darien, "...it would be rather rude to gossip idly while we're still greeting our guests?" She pauses, "...they aren't what I expected."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Mmmmm. 6He pats her on the back, squeezing her shoulder, and steps awayt.
* Megumi 's eyes go wide, staring ...up... at... Katrina. "E-eh... Eheheh..."
<Megumi> "I'm... Me-Me-... Me... Me...."
<Shiva`> 6Loki moves to go talk to Megumi but is jerked back by the collar. 1"Take a cold shower...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Megumi, right?
<Xanatos> 6* Within moments, the ambassador and Xanatos are gone. Leaving Megumi with the others.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien exits as well.
* Megumi doesn't seem to know what to do with the hand until Katrina gives her her own name. She shakes it with both hands, having no extaordinary grip or anything. "Ah, right!"
<Megumi> "I'm Megumi! Megumi Zhenmei!"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Nice to meet you, Megumi Zhenmei.
<Xanatos> *Theron nudges Myria. "You needed, something my lady?"
<Myria`> ...it can wait...
* Megumi peers around Katrina. "Ah hell!"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What is it?
* Ariel watches Darien leave, and pauses. Well, it'd be rude to just run off.
<Megumi> "I'm supposed to be watching that baldi-- er... I'm supposed to be watching my ambassador!" ^^;
<Xanatos> <Theron> Very well.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Do you want me to lead you to his quarters? 6She offers.
* Shiva` just watches the two from her spot, his stance shifting slightly
<Megumi> "Hell no!"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina blinks.
* Megumi covers her mouth.
* Myria` watches Megumi...
<Megumi> "Sorry, I just spent a lot of time ...away from... civilization, yeah, that's it."
<Xanatos> * Theron just stares.
<Shiva`> <Loki> She's feisty. 6He claps his hands and turns, leaving.
<DeathStar> 6* Shretrav leaves, bored now.
<Megumi> "Of course I don't want to go to his quarters! But shouldn't I be following him? That's what guards do, right...?"
<DeathStar> 6* The giant rock man stares at tiny MEgumi
* Megumi seems to puzzle on this.
* Megumi notices all the stares and shrinks back...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, I'm sure Xanatos can protect him just fine, if you want to explore our station.
* Megumi slams a fist into her other palm. "Right! Let's do that!"
* Ariel looks to Megumi. "Well... welcome to the station in any case. If you need anything, feel free to let us know." She gestures back at Loki, "And I'd advise you stay clear of that one."
<Megumi> "Reconaissance is priority to defense!"
<Myria`> ...I think we are done here...
* Ariel gives a small bow of her head, and heads off herself.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Yes. I will greet her later when she is less...overwhelmed.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Alright. I'll take you to the civilian deck. You'll find shops, bars, restuarants, and other neat things there.
* Myria` turns and heads for her quarters.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Great place to learn everything you need to know for your reconaissance.
* Megumi stares at Ariel's remark, looking her over once. Before Katrina or Ariel get a chance to continue the conversation, she's ...standing in front of Ariel's path and practically screams.
<Megumi> "WAIT!"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances at Megumi again
<Xanatos> 6* Theron is beside Myria. "Is it time to talk, yet?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien enters Ops.
* Megumi extends both palms and all her fingers, as if the energy spent in such a ridiculous pose alone would stop the guardian sort.
* Shiva` moves over to Kat. 1"I'll meet you in the bar later?"
* Ariel stops. "...yes?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> That sounds good.
<Megumi> "Where'd you get...."
* Shiva` leans over and kisses Kat on the cheek. 1"And maybe bring the pipsqueek with ya."
<Myria`> ...noy yet...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I think she found someone new to hang out with.
* Megumi jerks a hand toward Ariel's sword, but then backs away, barring some universal calamity happening of her trying to grab it, within the blink of an eye, she's holding it and inspecting it, comparing it to a memory. "Where'd you get this? Huh?"
<Megumi> "KAT! Can you buy these here!?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, Ariel's sword is a bit unique.
<Ariel> "...it was a Christmas present, actually."
* Xanatos steps into ops after a while. "So glad you left me out of your intruction."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Any time.
* Shiva` moves off towards her room
* Myria` enters her quarters...
<Myria`> Now we may speak...
<Xanatos> That ambassador sure is odd...
<Xanatos> <Theron> Is something wrong?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh, I'm sure that's not the one that will be most odd.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien winks at the unseen camera, breaking the fourth wall.
<Myria`> ...the girl with the new ambassador...
<Xanatos> That girl...she looked around Zephyr's age...well before growing up.
<Xanatos> <Theron> She is a mite bit tiny.
<Ariel> "It's hardly the official decorum... however, it's more sentimental." *holds her hand out for the weapon*
* Megumi seems to have trouble lifting it with it outstretched, but strikes the air twice, closes her eyes and changes expressions, something serious in the third's nature, swinginging one last time that creates a an arc in the air actually visible from outside the sword's physical reach, as if striking the same point from three different angles at once.
* Megumi smiles and offers it back to Ariel in both hands, back to her usual weak self.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ah, Zephyr.
* Myria` takes off her mask...
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina whistles.
<Myria`> I've been waiting for someone closer to my own age to share Omega Cokes with!
<Xanatos> *Theron rubs his face. "....no."
<Ariel> "...interesting." *eyes Megumi a moment, as she returns the sword to her side*
<Myria`> ...why not?
<Megumi> "Ehhh... it's too heavy."
* Megumi hops from foot to foot. "Quicker on my own. Wielding that, I couldn't beat myself unarmed."
<Xanatos> <Theron> I will not let you get this young girl addicted to such a thing.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina steps beside Ariel, watching.
<Xanatos> So did I mention I tried to talk to Ariel, like you said?
<Ariel> "It is an old weapon. Very old. I never intended to use it in actual combat. I have... other arms, for that."
* Megumi dances away back to Katrina. "Hey, hey, what was that other person saying?" She twitches some slightly elongated ears. "The one who pecked your cheek."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh, you owe Terra a glass.
<Xanatos> I don't. Ariel is the one who breaks stuff when she gets angry.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh, Shiva? She asked me to meet her later in the bar.
<DeathStar> <Darien> But YOU made her angry.
<Xanatos> Because she clammed up mid-conversation!
<Myria`> I am not addicted. *crosses her arms and pushes out her lower lip*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Because you're a dork.
* Megumi puts her nose up. "Oh. A bar."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> It's run by Terra. It's a nice place.
<Xanatos> She need to learn proper self-control. And screw you man, I wasn't being normal Xan. I was doing the serious thing...so laaaame.
<Xanatos> <Theron> ...really?
<Myria`> Really.
<Xanatos> *Theron slowly raises a can of omega coke up from behind his back.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses, turning to glance at a news channel running. "Holy fuck."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns, having been in the bar herself, seeing Terra's own holovid playing.
* Xanatos stops and glances at the news as well.
* Myria` folllows it with her eyes...
<Xanatos> *Theron extends it out towards her.
<DeathStar> 6* The news of the fall of Surtia to the Earth forces.
* Ariel ponders starting off... their new arrival seemed to have such a case of ADHD, that she might draw her attention twice before reaching the door.
<DeathStar> <Darien> You have got to be kidding me.
* Xanatos widens his eyes. "Whoa..."
* Terra heads back into the bar, noting the news
* Megumi is utterly bursting at the emotional seems again.
<Xanatos> Aren't they supposed to let us know before they perform acts of war?
<Megumi> "So can we, can we?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Can we what?
* Megumi hops up and down before Ariel and Katrina. "I've been stuck on that damn clunker for days!"
<Megumi> "I'm bored!"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits in his chair, going pale.
* Myria` reaches for it...
* Megumi balls her fists. "I don't care what, let's do something!"
<DeathStar> <Darien> They attacked a planet belonging to the Tsivrixsh Empire.
<Xanatos> *Theron eyes it, almost there.
* Ariel rubs her temple. She's no babysitter.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances at Ariel, then Megumi. "Well, what interests you?"
<Terra> "... here comes the big war..."
* Myria` then suddenly puts on her mask and straightens her posture.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
<Myria`> Just what are you doing?
* Xanatos winces and glances down. "...Shretrav is going to be livid."
<Megumi> "Eh... well..."
* Megumi sulks, dropping her head and shoulders. "Well. I don't know."
<Xanatos> *Theron archs a brow. "Running to Arhnya to beat your addiction?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, we'll find something. We should--- 6She watches some ensigns walk by, talking about the news channel.
<Megumi> "I haven't done much besides fighting for a year or two."
<Megumi> "So I guess I like fighting. But... that's not allowed, right?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances at Ariel.
<Myria`> Arhn...just call me Arhn if must address me as anything other than ambassador...
* Ariel gets out her datapad to check this.
* Megumi 's ears twitch... twitch! "Who's Surtia?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I don't know. What IS Surtia, Ariel?
<DeathStar> 6* the news talk about how they have liberated the Surtians from the cruel grasp of a 70 year oppressive rule by the Tsivrixsh Empire.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I would much rather call you Myria.
<Myria`> ...you have to deal with both of us...unless you think Myria mad...
* Ariel shows the news article to Kat.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks grim. "Oh, no...why?"
* Megumi hops up repeatedly trying to see for herself, but even if she could read that quickly upside-down, she wouldn't know what the hell a Surtia, Dark One or Earth was, really.
<Xanatos> <Theron> The thought crossed my mind. But I assume you really are Arhn. *he places the coke on a table* It's a hard pill to swall-*he pauses and eyes his datapad* Oh...look. *he presents the news of the liberation of Surtia to Arhn*
* Megumi puffs her cheeks. "..."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina puts a hand to her forehead. "Well, happy birthday Katrina."
<Myria`> ...interesting times...
<Xanatos> Darien...what are we going to do?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien is already hiding under his desk.
<Xanatos> <Theron> This will put a strain on the peace talks. *he says in an understatement*
<Ariel> "...things are about to get very interesting."
<Megumi> "It's your birthday?"
* Xanatos peeks under the desk. "If only everyone else saw you how I see you everyday."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> *sighs, distracted* Hm? Yes, it is.
* Megumi thrusts her hands over her head and jubilantly cries. "Congratulations old lady!"
<Myria`> ...quite...though we have some leeway as a third party...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits there. "Shut up. Shretrav could kill you with one blow."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina reels, her eye twitching. "I am not old."
<Xanatos> Maybe.
* Megumi stares blankly! "Older than me!"
<Xanatos> <Theron> Let's hope things don't get chaotic.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> That doesn't make me an old lady!!
* Megumi ponders this... ... ..."Fine."
* Ariel just sighs.
<Megumi> "Congratulations older lady!"
<Myria`> ...let's hope the station does not become a battlefield.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina clenches her fist, closing her eyes as she fumes.
<Xanatos> <Theron> If it does. I may addicently lose my blade into the back of one of the Tsiv guards.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina suddenly smiles at Megumi. "You like to fight? Let me take you to the training room. Hee hee hee."
<Ariel> "If you're old Katrina, that'd make me dirt. Don't take it personally."
<Megumi> "Alrighty! But can she come?"
<DeathStar> 6* KAtrina glances at Ariel.
<Megumi> "You said her sword was unique, right?"
* Megumi jerks a thumb at it. "That place I've been on used to hand out fancy things like that for merits. I want to see if she's like that."
<Myria`> ...I need to rest.. *removes her mask* ...after a delicious
<Myria`> omega Coke.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Addicted.
* Myria` sticks her tongue out at him.
* Ariel shrugs, "I'll meet you there... I want to change first." She's in a dress uniform still.
<Xanatos> *Theron eyes her, then flicks her nose.
<Myria`> Eeeeep!
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sighs. "I hate this job."
<DeathStar> -END SESSION-
Session Close: Thu Aug 02 23:01:50 2007

Session Start: Thu Aug 02 23:07:22 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070802.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: Immediately Thereafter Last episode
<DeathStar> Location: PAXarama
* Megumi scowls. "You better show up! If not I'll FIND you..."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Howm any times do you plan to say that? 6She asks Megumi as they walk toward the training room.
* Ariel turns back to eye Megumi. "Say things like that, and I might forget to." She heads to her room.
* Megumi gapes! "No one worth challenging would run away from one! Hrmph!"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You're just going to annoy her, you know. 6She chides Megumi softly.
* Megumi blinks at Katrina. "Oh, right." Follows like a lost lamb, cringing.
* Xanatos steps out of ops. He steps off down the hallway.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina lets her hair down from the bun, shaking it so it falls to it's standard shoulder length level.
<Xanatos> *Theron slides out of Myria's room and turns, moving off toward training room B.
* Megumi leaps lightly and tugs at one of Katrina's falling strands.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Hey! Ow!
<DeathStar> 6* Darien, by the luck of the fates, knocks on Ariel's door after she has gone in to change.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hey, Ariel, we got to tlak. 6Overrides her door and walks in quickly.
* Megumi giggles slightly. "That's about how long mine was before..."
<Ariel> "...one minute."
<Megumi> "..They wanted me to cut it with a knife. Hrmph."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I DID cut mine with a knife.
* Megumi twines the earlier-mentioned braid around a finger.
* Megumi narrows her eyes to almost nothing. "Eh, it's bad for the ends."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I don't like long hair. 6She notes softly.
<Xanatos> *Theron steps into the training room and moves over to a mat, he begins stretching.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses as he steps in before hearing the one minute.
<Megumi> "It's bad for fighting, but braiding it abolishes the need."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I suppose you're right. 6She reaches the training room, motioning Megumi inside.
* Xanatos steps into training room b and steps onto the mat as well. "You wanted to spar?"
* Megumi is skeptical, scouts it like a mouse, then enters.
* Ariel pauses to STARE at Darien, half undressed.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stares back at Ariel, half undressed. "I---."
<Xanatos> <Theron> I believe you were the one that requested that action.
* Xanatos pauses and rubs his nose. "Oh...right."
<Ariel> "...please shut the door behind you."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien fumbles for the controls without even looking away.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien turns away now, glancing at the wall. "Did you hear the news?"
* Ariel finishes removing her pants, then picks up her normal uniform, and steps into the bathroom, "Yes. I did."
* Xanatos pauses and straitens up. "...alright. Who gets first hit?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina motions Megumi toward Theron and Xanatos. "Those two are about to spar."
<Xanatos> <Theron> It is customary for the weaker opponent to throw the first blow. *he says, crossing his arms*
* Megumi sizes them up, then peers at Katrina. "So?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> So, what do you think we should do when Shretrav gets ahold of this?
<Megumi> "What's the big deal? And what do they have to do with us?"
<DeathStar> <KAtrina> Nothing. I thought you might like to watch while you wait for Ariel.
<Megumi> "Oh, you don't think you can take me?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You want to fight me? But, I'm just a counselor.
* Xanatos tilts his head and scowls. "...funny. Very Funny." he pulls off his coat and tosses it to the side. He rotates his shoulders and then runs in for Theron, throwing out a loose punch.
* Megumi closes her eyes and knits her expression as per a storm cloud. "Well, your mood a while ago seems to suggest otherwise."
<Megumi> "Besides, shouldn't a counselor be able to cope with childish behaviour a bit better? Who trained you?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> *laughs*
<Xanatos> * Theron slaps his left hand out to knock Xan off balanced and twists around, throwing an elbow for the back of Xan's head.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Didn't they teach you how a Honor Guard should behave?
<Megumi> "What's an Honor Gua--... oh."
* Megumi stares at the ceiling. "How about I just say no?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smirks a bit. "I'll keep it a secret."
<Megumi> "Mama and Papa said that this was a second chance. If I piss him off I have to come home... forever."
* Xanatos pulls own elbow up to slam into Theron, the force from the hit break them up. Xan hops a bit, rubbing his shoulder. "Strong."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'm sure you'll do fine.
<Megumi> "If we're keeping secrets, I'll just tell you I wish he'd choke on his prawns."
<Ariel> "I think we should try to prepare some damage control... and wait. We can't say how we'll react to Shretrav until we know Shretrav's reaction."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh? Well, we'll definitely keep that classified.
<DeathStar> <Darien> But I'm afraid her reaction will be to kill us.
* Ariel steps out of the bathroom, wearing a less fancy (and stiff) uniform.
<Megumi> "Good, because he's useless."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien almost seems a bit disappointed, but hides it quickly.
<Ariel> "Then we might loose an ambassador or two before we restrain her."
* Megumi holds her hands behind her head, watching the other two with disdain.
<DeathStar> <Darien> That might not be so bad.
<Ariel> "We could assign Xanatos to monitor her."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina also looks disdainful of their combat style.
<DeathStar> <Darien> You really DO hate him.
<Ariel> "...I don't hate him."
<DeathStar> <Darien> You just...dislike him enough to melt glass?
<Xanatos> <Theron> ...hmm. *he shakes his arms, loosing himself up.* My turn. *he dashes in and throws a punch out, testing Xan*
<Ariel> "...I decline from answering that one."
* Megumi mumbles. "Interfering not allowed?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I could turn my back if you want.
<Megumi> "Really!?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien chuckles. "Well, becareful. By the way, you have a really cute...." 6He motions at her backside.
* Xanatos knocks Theron's arm upward and sends his right fist up for and uppercut.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Sure. Aim for the dumb looking one.
<Megumi> "I'll aim for both. Just... look that way!"
* Megumi points off the opposite direction
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances around at the wall that is the opposite direction.
<Xanatos> <Theron> *takes the hit and returns and elbow for the side of Xan's dead.*
<Xanatos> NRP: Head*
* Ariel eyes Darien, "First Xanatos, now you... it's an epidemic."
<DeathStar> <Darien> What can I say, idiots rub off on me.
* Xanatos gets hit and stumbles off to the side, holding his head.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shifts a bit, still smiling a goofy smile
<Xanatos> Shit...if that was my temple you woulda killed me.
* Megumi crouches down, bending one knee, she sets her sights on exactly what she wants then murmurs... "Ready..."
<Xanatos> <Theron> ...is that not the point of fighting?
<Xanatos> *Theron stiffens up.
* Megumi waits for them, or at least one of them, to reach for the next charge.
* Xanatos rubs his head. "...ow my head." He jumps forward suddenly and kicks out at the side of Theron's leg.
* Megumi breaches normal capacity and approaches the target, Xanatos, turning all her momentum from the sprint to a slide, strait into his upper shin where his knee would lock and instead of kicking... fall head to head directly at Theron.
* Xanatos is tripped up and falls toward Theron. "ACK!"
* Megumi immediately upon landing, shifts and heads back for where she was, mostly concerned with Katrina. She doesn't -precisely- want Katrina to notice, since she'd prefer to have dealing with Ariel.
<Ariel> "...hopefully not too much."
<Xanatos> *Theron sidesteps around Xan and catches Megumi by the back of the shirt before she can make it.
<Xanatos> *Theron clears his throat.
* Megumi blinks, air running for a moment before squirming. "H-hey!"
<DeathStar> 6* DArien holds up his hands. "Alright, I'll stop admiring you." 6He drops his hands and hits the door open up button.
* Xanatos slams into the mat face first. He just lays there for a moment. Twitch.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances back, smiling. "Happy birthday me.'
<Xanatos> *Theron tilts his head. "...interesting young lady, you are."
* Xanatos slowly pulls himself up and frowns, he pull out a crunched little box with a bow on it and frowns. "...well damn."
* Megumi changes faces again, grabbing her hand and driving her other arm's elbow back over her back into the arm that's holding her, kicking her foot upward to carry herself into a backward flip to land on her feet should the grip loose.
<Ariel> "That part isn't so objectionable." *steps over and gives Darien a kiss on the cheek* "I just worry you might aquire some... other traits."
<Xanatos> *Theron twists with her, using his other hand to block the attack as he moves slightly around with a few quick steps to be beside her. His arms is pressed down on her, making it hard for her to move. "Yet very very rude."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I doubt anyone could acquire Xan's other traits. 6He smirks, and steps out. "So, what are you doing?"
<Megumi> "Rude? Who told you to touch me?"
* Megumi scowls, crossing her arms. Had she been expecting someone to follow that it might have been easier to avoid, but already being in a grip with someone with that kind of perception made it pointless to try and escape.
* Shiva` glances around, suddenly having the feeling that hell just froze over
<Megumi> "Unless I really wanted to try and deathmatch..."
* Megumi murmurs aloud.
<Xanatos> <Theron> You interrupted our spar, attacked me when I restrained you and now you're questioning me for upholding honor. Yes. You're a very rude little girl.
<Megumi> "But a girl nontheless."
<Ariel> "I'm required to meet the new ambassador's guard in the training room. That, or face stalking by a hyperactive young girl."
* Megumi raises her hands up and shakes her head. "Hopeless!"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hmmmm. I'm trying to decide what is worse. A Vapaad, or a hyperactive young girl.
<Xanatos> <Theron> ...I will need to have a talk with your ambassador.
<Xanatos> *Theron releases her and moves to step out.
<Ariel> "Vapaad."
<Megumi> "H-h-h-h-h-hey!"
* Megumi frantically runs after Theron.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Then, you may continue to feel sorry for me. Have fun, Ariel. 6He smiles and walks off.
* Xanatos edges away from the two, pocketing the box and then pulls up his coat. "Now that i'm embarassed." He moves for the exit.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stands there, watching him go. "You should be."
* Megumi whines PROFUSELY! "Don't go, mister!"
<Xanatos> *Theron turns to her. "Apologize for interrupting our spar and making Mr. Durran look like a fool."
<Megumi> "Please? C'mon! You don't really want to talk to that pudgey butterball, do you?"
<Xanatos> Yeah I could have totally blocked her...just wanted to give you a good present, Kat.
<Megumi> "That decrepit junkpile wouldn't understand something like this anyway..."
<Xanatos> <Theron> ...yes. I definitely need to have a talk with him. *he turns and steps out now*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina pauses, then makes a tch sound. "Don't bother.'
* Megumi rattles on other such things before blinking. "W-wait!"
<Megumi> "Stop! I want to match with that knight-lady and you're ruining it!"
<Megumi> "I'm sorry! Sorry, sorry, sorry!"
<Xanatos> <Theron> You ruined it with your rude behavior. And I do not belive you are truly sorry. *he says as he walks along*
* Xanatos pauses as they are alone, he glances at Kat. "So you wanna kick my ass?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> That would be too easy.
* Megumi shamelessly drops to her knees and claps her hands over her head. "I'm truly sorry!"
<Megumi> "What heartless crone would turn back on a girl begging for mercy! ...O-oy! Come back here!"
* Xanatos scoffs. "I bet you're rusty."
<Xanatos> *Theron eyes her. "To be sorry, you sure are quick to insult. Thus, you are not really sorry."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Unlike some females around here, you wouldn't be beating me. So I'll save you two embarrassments in one day. 6She walks out
<Megumi> "What do insults have to do with forgiveness?!"
<Ariel> "Good luck with that Darien. I'll instruct engineering to build some secret passages for you." *heads to the training room*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien rubs his chin at that idea.
* Megumi drops over and clutches to one of Theron's legs, not abashed whatsoever for the moment. "Pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaasssseeeee! O
<Xanatos> <Theron> Everything. Insulting is rude, if you're sorry for being rude, then you're not showing it.
<Megumi> "Oh, I'm so not ready to go home!"
* Xanatos just watches Kat step out and sighs, then moves to leave as well.
<Xanatos> *Theron drags her along. "Should've thought about that before acting so rude and childish."
<Megumi> "How is it wrong for a child to act childish! You're not making any sense!"
<Xanatos> <Theron> How old are you? Hm?
* Shiva` shakes her head and motions for another drink.
* Megumi frowns at the ground. "So you're prejudice against children. I see."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina arrives in the bar and sits by Shiva. "Hey you. I lost track of the girl while being mean to Xanatos."
<Xanatos> <Theron> How about this. You do me a favor, and i'll think about dropping this little mess.
* Megumi lets go of his leg, sitting crosslegged on the floor. "...A favor?"
* Shiva` looks over at Kat and smiles. 1"Happy birthday." She holds out a card.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles back, taking the card and opening it.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Miss Myria is young a doesn't really have a friend on this station. Perhaps you could be her friend?
<Shiva`> It's your own planet.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> My own planet? What will I do with a planet? 6She looks at Shiva.
<Megumi> "Sure!"
* Megumi frownds. "Who's Myria?"
<Megumi> "I mean, I can't promise to be someone's friend, whom I don't even know."
<Xanatos> <Theron> I'll introduce you later. And may I make one suggestion. Ok...maybe two.
<Shiva`> It's not really a planet. It's a paid vacation at one the Cartel's Elitist Resort Planet.
* Xanatos steps into the garden.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Let me guess. And a certain someone else will join me.
<Megumi> "Maybe."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis is in the garden, meditating as usual for her.
* Megumi stands and points directly at Theron's nose, which requires standing on her toes.
<Xanatos> <Theron> First...don't point at me.
<Megumi> "I'll consider suggestions if you tell me how you followed me just then..."
<Shiva`> Well there goes the birthday surprise...6She pouts.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles at her, putting an arm around her and hugging her. "I'll be sure to schedule some free time, then, as soon as I can, and we can get away from all this nonsense."
* Xanatos sits down beside Erevis, moving cross-legged and closing his eyes, he's been meditating with her to help keep his mind clear.
<Shiva`> I only had to sell my first born to get that...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You had kids and didn't tell me?
<Shiva`> No, but they didn't need to know that.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Tisk.
<Shiva`> And ruin my perfectly aging body? 6She looks at Kat.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I was told I was an old lady today. 6She twitches.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I am what I am. As you are what you are. Neither human. Both special. Now may I suggest. Do not let Miss Myria give you Omega Cokes. They are addicting.
* Shiva` scowls as she crosses her arms.
<Megumi> "Of course not. Mama told me never to try coke."
<Megumi> "Is that all? I need to get back before that knight skips out on the match..."
<Xanatos> <Theron> You're Mama was a smart lady. Also, please do not attack another member of this station unless they accept a proper challenge. Alright?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina scowls as well.
<Shiva`> I could arrange she fell into an air lock.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> No. The station could use someone energetic for once.
<Megumi> "...Fiiiine..."
* Megumi sulks, turning and heading for the training room once more.
<Shiva`> We could arrange that she spends several days with Darien.
<Shiva`> I hear he enjoys the wierdos.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Good luck. *he notes, turning to walk down the hallway*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> He might like lolis.
* Ariel waits quietly inside the training room... surprised it was so empty.
<Shiva`> No, he has a thing for butch woman...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Ariel isn't butch.
<Shiva`> I know.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... Ohhhhhh.
<Shiva`> How 'bout Kieran?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> The child would be traumatized.
* Megumi re-enters the training room and pauses... delayed... delayed... points in shock at Ariel. "You!"
<Shiva`> Or that thing would commit suicide. Either way we win.
<Ariel> "Yes?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You're so bad.
<Shiva`> Sometimes I don't even try.
<Megumi> "Y-you showed up!"
* Megumi ...l-laughs. "A-ahah! I knew you'd come!"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I know. 6She kisses Shiva on the cheek.
* Shiva` pouts, holding her lower lip out at Kat.
<Ariel> "You promised to stalk me if I didn't."
<Megumi> "Tch! If someone's interesting I do anyway!"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis head tilts up. She senses something amiss near Ariel.
* Megumi pauses... then frantically waves her hands. "Er... Ah! I mean, of course not!"
<Ariel> "...that is not reassuring."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stands and moves off, leaving Xanatos.
* Xanatos shifts, sitting there still.
<Megumi> "A-a-anyway!"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What? You don't like my kisses?
* Megumi leaps, hops, skips to the center of the sparring ...thing, inversing her hands and stretching her fingers, running in places. Granted she looks winded after a few moments of such. "Sh-shall we?"
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot sits by Xanatosn ow, meditating
* Xanatos opens one eye. "...what are you doing?"
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> Hanging with my best bud
<Shiva`> Oh hush. 6She kisses KAt on the lips.
<Xanatos> ...I've never spoken to you before, ever.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina kisses her back.
* Ariel seems to consider, "And your prefered style of combat is?"
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> But----
<Megumi> "Style...?"
<Shiva`> So when do I get to administer your birthday spankings as per your planet's customs?
* Megumi stares at the ceiling for a while then shrugs.
<Xanatos> ...never.
<Megumi> "Winning!"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh, we could do it right now.
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> I have nude photos of Erevis for sell.
* Shiva` motions Kat to turn around.
<Xanatos> Give them over or i'll throw you into the brig.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... in your room!
<Ariel> "Unarmed? Weapons?"
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> Hand over the money first.
<Xanatos> ...brig, Pilot.
* Shiva` quickly downs her drink and grabs Kat's hand, dragging her.
* Megumi stares at Ariel. "Since when does combat give you an option?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis arrives in the training room. To Megumi, she would exactly like Katrina, except her red hair is long enough to reach her butt.
<Megumi> "Let me worry about myself. What is -your- favorite instrument?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina waves bye at Terra.
<Terra> "See you later."
<Xanatos> *Theron moves past the two. "Have fun." He says as he plops down at the bar.
<Ariel> "I'm most versed in swords, if you wish to know."
<DeathStar> <Tom Pilot> Money, Durran.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Yo.
<Megumi> "I don't, I want to -see- it!"
<Terra> "Hey."
* Megumi grins cheshirely. "So if that's it, c'mon already! Take a sword!"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis crosses her arms, stepping up to the edge of the sparring ring.
<Xanatos> ...i'm going to tell Erevis you've been spying on her while she was naked. *he stands and moves for the door*
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot sighs sadly. All the pictures were out of focus anyway. Damn lack of depth perception
* Ariel holds out one hand casually, a blade of pure plasma forming in her grasp.
<Ariel> "This?"
<Megumi> "Oh! You can do that! Awesome!"
* Megumi reaches within her outer-layer tunic and retrieves some fingerless gloves which she yanks on with zest. "Alright, then." Her ears twitch. "The newcomer can say when."
<Megumi> "Just... I'm not going to pull any punches just 'cause it's a 'practice,' okay?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis just stares with her typical emotional look, which is odd since Katrina uses her face to express a lot.
<DeathStar> *emotionaless
<Ariel> "I'll make sure to restrain myself." *bows her head, taking a fencing stance, one hand behind her back*
Session Close: Fri Aug 03 00:00:00 2007

Session Start: Fri Aug 03 00:00:00 2007
Session Ident: #taw
<Megumi> "That's your perogative, I guess. Forgive me if I overdo it, then."
<Xanatos> *Theron blinks, having zoned out. "Why is it that I'm often the one who has to scold sneaky young ladies?"
* Xanatos steps up beside Erevis. "Way to bug out of your meditating session."
<Xanatos> NRP: *our
* Megumi slides her right arm out, flat, palm upward and gestured at Ariel, the other also upward but curled at her torso, knees both poised, but constantly hopping, shifting from foot to foot. She smiles widely!
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 6She says nothing, watching both women closely.
* Xanatos silently cheers for the kid.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances at Xanatos, an odd look in her eyes.
* Xanatos pauses and slowly looks towards Erevis.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis shifts her green eyes toward the two again.
* Ariel waits, letting her opponent make the first move.
* Xanatos slowly looks back towards the other two. (Moron.) He thinks about himself.
* Megumi keeps hopping, she had announced expecting [Erevis] to start it, but is starting to doubt.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis does nothing but stare.
<Terra> "I have no idea. What's she done now?"
<Xanatos> <Theron> Not myria. The honor guard from that new race.
* Megumi finally loses patience and slams both feet onto the mat, clenching one fist at her waist, the other clutching at the air in front of her. "Fine! You! The one who tripped! You start it!"
* Ariel looks confused at that
* Megumi returns to facing Ariel without waiting for a real answer, she crouches once and stretches her legs a bit, then adjusts and instead leans forward as if she were to sprint a fist clenched before her chest, the other reaching backwards for balance.
<Xanatos> ...right...go?
* Megumi , without anything special, runs right for Ariel \o/
<Terra> "She's trouble? She seemed a quiet sort.."
* Ariel stands there calmly, watching Megumi approach impartially.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Just...hyperactive.
* Megumi approaches and enters sword range without anything besides rearing her fist back to strike.
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot runs by Theron and Terra screaming about the police. Security officers chase him
* Ariel casually makes a wide, but surprisingly quick, slash in front of her. Level to strike Megumi across the chest. Of course, since this isn't a real fight, the sword is contained enough that it'd only sting like a bitch if it connects.
<Terra> "Ah.."
* Megumi brings her prepared fist forward in its own rather unpolished but true arc, except instead of aiming for Ariel, she aims right for the blade itself, material or not, her gloved hand forms a half-gauntlet of the crystalline-like substance that was visible on the ship she arrived in and crashes into the sword, shattering on impact but providing a collision with the force of not only her entire body weight but something else rather dram
<Xanatos> *Theron glances in Tom's direction then looks to Terra. "So...how are you?"
* Megumi carries that weight through and sends her whole body into an airward spin, her actual planned attack using this to bring her foot down in a staggered and overdrawn lotus drop with another unseen strength behind it.
<Terra> "Not so bad really. A bit tired, is all."
* Megumi is laughing halfway through this, but cuts her maniacal giggling off with a frenzied "TerrriiiYAAaa!"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis just tilts her head, baffled.
* Ariel has her blade destroyed mid strike, and Megumi coming on... there's not much she can do. She can't pull back for a physical strike at this point...
* Ariel shoots Megumi as she spins towards her instead.
* Megumi drops her foot with a mach effect, wide-eying as ...energy... appears from ...somewhere. "Holy he--" Coming into contact with her foot performing the lotus drop it wreathes itself in the crystalline substance briefly tries to content with it before it seems to have slowed her advance enough to be harmless to Ariel, but not necessarily done with.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I see. Perhaps you're not getting enough sleep?
* Megumi careens downward and everything she's gathered and accumulated is driven into the floor, a blow trained to break stone and other such resistant substance cracking directly into the floor with Megumi atop it.
<DeathStar> 6* The metallic floor, enforced with strong minerals, holds it's own. For now.
* Ariel rests her foot on top of Megumi's head. "Well...I admit. That was unexpected."
* Xanatos just frowns.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns her head toward Xanatos again. "...."
* Megumi crouches at the epicenter and clutches her elongated ears, grinding her teeth from the resounding resonance of the impact on metal.
* Xanatos slowly glances at Erevis.
<Megumi> "Grrraahhh!" Blink. "Hey, I'm not a foot rest!"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis raises her hand half an inch
<Terra> "I... just tire easily. I don't have that much stamina."
<Ariel> "You're very emotional, aren't you?"
* Megumi crosses her arms and pouts. "Am not."
* Xanatos pauses and eyes her. "What?"
<Megumi> "Well, maybe."
<DeathStar> 6* Xanatos suddenly trips. Again.
* Megumi reaches up and shoves Ariel's foot off. "You win, though."
<Megumi> "...That's... all I can do for now."
* Xanatos stands up and glares at Erevis. "What was that for!?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Rooting from the wrong person.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Hmmm. Perhaps Strife is taking up more of your resources than you first assumed?
<Megumi> "If I do something like that again before I've rested and eaten I might not wake up for a long time."
<Xanatos> Why would I root for Ariel!? The kid is good.
* Megumi frowns and punches the floor before standing up. "...So you win." Wobble.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis narrows her eyes.
* Ariel offers a hand to help Megumi up
* Xanatos sighs and slumps. "...yay Ariel." he says, twiling his fingers.
<Terra> "I.. doubt it... but..."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis just looks more annoyed.
<Xanatos> ...I'm rooting for her!
* Megumi shamelessly accepts the assistance, but barely retains standing on her own, sighing heavily. "Told you I'd overdo it... Argh..."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis suddenly looks mad. As if she heard something that Xanatos didn't.
* Xanatos pauses and eyes Erevis. "...what?"
<Ariel> "You didn't hurt yourself, did you?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns back to Ariel, ignoring Xanatos.
* Megumi reaches around her kick's dropzone for a piece of mat or something and hurtles it Xanatos.
<Megumi> "It's all your fault!"
* Megumi falls over from the toss' momentum and grumbles.
* Xanatos bends over to tie his shoe, he looks up. "huh?'
* Shiva` has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<Xanatos> <Theron> Just an idea.
<DeathStar> 6* The mat suddenly drops 2 feet and hits his face.
<Xanatos> UMPH! *he falls over* WHAT THE HELL!?
* Megumi mumbles loudly. "If I hadn't been tempted to trip him earlier I could have beaten the knight. Instead I tried without my full ability!"
* Megumi looks as childish as ever squirming on the mat. >_>;
* Xanatos stands up. "What's going on? Why is everyon picking one me? I didn't do anything damnit. I tried to have a friednly spar with Theron and i'm the bad guy."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You would have lost anyway. 6She notes flatly to Megumi.
* Megumi narrowed-eye at Erevis. "Who asked you?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I was merely stating an obvious fact.
<Megumi> "Useless. Couldn't even say go." >_>
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 'go'>?
<Megumi> "See!?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Why would I say go?
* Xanatos grumbles at being ignored and walk off.
* Megumi stares for a moment, then frustratedly smacks her own forehead on the mat.
<Megumi> "...Hungry."
<Terra> "I think I pushed myself too hard while I was on the other PAX."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis just stares.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Wasn't that...over half a year ago?
<Terra> "Yeah.. I wouldn't have survived it at all if not for Strife."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis bows her goodbye to Ariel, then steps out as well.
* Megumi doesn't particularly move much after smashing her head into the mat.
* Ariel bows her head to Erevis in responce. She looks to Megumi, "Have you recieved your own quarters yet?"
* Megumi without moving. "I don't know."
<Ariel> "We should find out."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis catches up with Xanatos, walking along quietly.
<Megumi> "Don't worry about it. I can't leave anyway."
* Xanatos glances at her. "...so was it really needed to trip me and hit me with that mat?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I only adjusted the mat's height.
<Xanatos> And that makes it ok?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You strongly do not like Ariel. 6She says, her tone sulky.
<Xanatos> She assumes like she knows everything about me. Just like Chad.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> So you strongly do like Chad either?
<DeathStar> *not
<Xanatos> <Theron> Doesn't mean it would be right for him to hurt you.
<Xanatos> I strongly do not like Chad.
* Xanatos glances at her.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see. What about Darien?
<Ariel> "You can't leave?"
<Xanatos> Darien doesn't assume, he jokes around. But he doesn't just assume things about me. He find out if they are true or not.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> He assumes as well. 6She notes.
<Megumi> "No, I can't."
* Megumi grumbles. "The mat tastes too good, of course."
<Xanatos> But still, I tried to talk to her, to show that her assumptions were wrong. And you know what she did? She ignored me whenever I proved a point.
<Xanatos> I don't like being ignored.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Perhaps she did not believe you proved a point. What point did you attempt to make?
* Ariel shakes her head a little, and picks up the exhausted girl. Letting her rest against her back. "Let's get you to a real bed."
<Xanatos> That I would remain faithful to you for as long as we are together. She does not belive that I love you.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances at him, then ahead.
<Terra> "He doesn't."
<Xanatos> <Theron> Good. I wouldn't want to 'rough him up' as Mr. Durran would say. *he smiles slightly*
* Megumi shakes slightly. "H-hey! N-no one asked you..."
<Terra> "If he was going to, it'd be to save my life anyway."
<Ariel> "I'm second in command of the station. I do not need to be asked. Someone would complain if they found a child laying in the training room, unmoving."
* Xanatos frowns. "...I really tried...because I wanted to things between Ariel and I to be alright...so that you wouldn't have to worry about us. But..." He trails off, deciding that talking down abotu Ariel is not the way to go about things.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien walks by Ariel, giving her a thumbs up.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Hurting you to save your life? Interesting.
* Ariel glances at Darien, "Where's your stalker?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Perhaps she does not believe we make a good couple.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh, I lost him in engineering.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I see you're carrying yours.
<Xanatos> And if she doesn't? Would you trust her judgement over your own?
<Megumi> "...What!?"
<Ariel> "Well... we had a scuffle. She got herself paralyzed."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances to the side.
<Terra> "Yeah. It's kinda weird."
* Megumi doesn't move, but gives the impressiong she'd be flailing otherwise. "Put me down, I'll pummel him!"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ariel, Ariel. When you play with children, you don't cripple them. 6He shakes his head playfully.
<Xanatos> Ariel is wrong. And as much as you respect her. She's not perfect. And in this. She is wrong. She was wrong to be rude to me, and she is wrong if she thinks she should determine who you end up with. It's your choice. And no one elses.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am not a good girlfriend. 6She points out.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I believe it's a bit crazy.
<Ariel> "I tried. I didn't expect her to overextend herself that much." *glances back at Megumi* "...beating on the commander of the station is the best way to get removed from it."
<Xanatos> You're doing fine. Over time, you'll be perfect at it.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You should not lie so easily.
<Terra> "Hey, not my fault."
<Xanatos> <Theron> I didn't say it was. *he smiles*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien offers Megumi a sucker.
* Xanatos glances at her and stares for a moment. "What makes you think you're such a bad girlfriend?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Because I am not interested in things as a girlfriend should be. 6She notes.
* Megumi pales. "C-c-c-commander!?"
* Xanatos tilts his head, then steps forward and gives her a light kiss on the lips, he steps back. "There. Now you're a good girlfriend."
<DeathStar> <Darien> That's me. Darien Starr. 6He doesn't seem to look the commander sort, with his long hair that's not in the military crew cut, and the goatee. His hair is black, and he seems to be in his mid-twenties.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... how does that prove anything? 6She asks, coming to a stop.
* Megumi whacks her forehead on Ariel's shoulder. "Should have just beaten the knight. A coma wouldn't be so bad..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien puts the sucker up, glancing at Ariel. "She's a firecracker."
* Xanatos stops as well. "Well. Good girlfriends kiss and hug and enjoy the presence of their boyfriend. As the boyfriend supports and enjoys the presence of his girlfriend. Now you're a good girlfriend. Unless you don't enjoy my presence?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Your presence is ... adequate.
<Ariel> "That's an understatement."
* Xanatos frowns. "...seriously. If you really don't like me that much, why did you skip out on your trip and come here to this station with me?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I was merely making a joke.
* Xanatos pauses and then busts out laughing. "Holy...you really got me."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis blinks. "I was unaware that it was that funny."
<DeathStar> <Darien> If you want, I can mindwipe her so she never remembers meeting you
<Xanatos> Well...it wasn't...but the sheer shock of the timing just caught my tickle center.
<Ariel> "I have a feeling that it would not be sufficent either."
* Megumi looks up seriously. "I'd kill you. No matter the cost, my memories are my own, for better or worse."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I was kidding, kiddo.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stuffs the sucker in her mouth
* Megumi tenses noticeably. Were she a cat, she be bristling.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien seems oblivious
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am glad I could amuse you then.
* Megumi spits the candy at him. Probably falling short, but it's all she can manage.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh, that's sooo cute.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien awwws over her.
<Megumi> "I'm sixteen, damn it!"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Of course you are you little tiger. 6He pinches her cheek.
* Megumi actually, sort of, roars.
* Xanatos smiles. "I'm...sorry about the situation between Ariel and myself...i'll try to make it better...but i'll probably make it worse."
<Megumi> "RrrrAGHH!!..."
* Megumi tries to bite him. >_>
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gives a lopsided grin, clearly getting her riled up on purpose. He jerks his finger back with surprising reflex. "Now I see that fighting spirit."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I believe you will ... try.
<Xanatos> Who knows. Maybe I will succeed. Maybe god will smile down upon me and let things in my life go the right way. *he slides his hand to Erevis and resumes walking again*
<DeathStar> 6* Wind snorts.
* Megumi GLARES. "You know, they had a word for you on that backwater planet."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hit me with it.
<Megumi> "It was something along the lines of--..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien motions his hand
* Megumi 's eyes dull, and she slumps onto Ariel's shoulder. "Hungry..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> They would call me hungry? 6He asks Ariel, clearly baffled.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I do not believe you will be so lucky.
<Xanatos> Probably not. But that's ok. I will at least apologize for being hateful whenever she hurt my feelings.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Thank you.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll get some food ordered up for her. Looks like she needs energy.
* Xanatos glances at her. "...I'm really gettinc this itchy feeling to pick you up over my shoulder..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grabs a datapad, selecting items on a menu. He seems completely relaxed, working on this small task, instead of the fact they have an impending war on their hands.
<Ariel> "Alright. Do you know which room is hers?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You should ignore such childish impulses.
<Megumi> "I don't want anything from you." =_=
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods. "Yes. Follow me."
<Xanatos> ...ok. *he frowns*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, everything on the station is mine. But if you really don't want to eat, Megumi...
<Xanatos> *Theron drinks casually. "It seems we've run out of things tomorrow."
* Megumi sighs loudly!
<Terra> "What do you mean by that?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sighs and shifts behind Ariel to be face to face with Megumi. "Tell you what. I apologize for picking on you. And, to make up for it, you can bite me." 6He holds up his finger to her.
<Xanatos> <Theron> ...tomorrow? I meant to talk about...wow. How drunk have you got me?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Good.
<Megumi> "No way, you probably taste bad."
* Megumi looks the otttther wayyyy..
<Xanatos> Wanna try that ice skating sim? Or did we already do that? *he scratches his head, thinking*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ariel doesn't think so, and you think she's cool, right?
<Terra> "Probably pretty drunk."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes, we have done that.
<Ariel> "....I'm not commenting on that."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grins.
<Xanatos> Want to take a trip out in a shuttle? We could fly about and look from space gas that reflect and cause pretty colors.
* Megumi puzzles, then grumbles. "I'll beat her next time."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> No. 6She says quickly.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sighs. "Alright, if you don't want to make up, that's fine."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stops in front of a room, enternig the door code of Ariel.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I see...well...I can still scold while in this drunken state...right?
* Ariel steps inside, looking around, and then carefully setting Megumi down on the bed
* Xanatos sighs. "You don't trust my piloting, do you?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> .... 6She remains silent, to be kind.
<Xanatos> Oh you're silence is all the answer I need. *he says with a frown*
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis ... gives him a hug.
* Megumi stares at the ceiling a while, mulling in her head before looking around.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Some food will come by later for her. Well, I'll go, since I'm not wanted. And I have a lunch date. 6He waves and leaves.
* Xanatos pauses, then hugs her back. "I...well...I dunno what I did to get a hug..but I need to do it more often."
<Ariel> "Lunch date?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I felt....sorry for you.
<Terra> "Not very well."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes, me and Iceheart have a lunch date to discuss the latest ship models from the Cartel.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I don't think you'd be interested.
* Terra pauses. "Well, maybe you could."
<Xanatos> <Theron> Damn...cause that's all I live for. *he frowns, but he seems to be joking*
<Xanatos> *Theron perks up. "Young lady you had best take your doubts and turn them into confidence."
* Megumi taps her fingers a little, faintly. "Ah... Is anyone else... in this room...?"
* Ariel eyes Darien, but nods. "Alright..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien crosses his arms, as if amused. "Do you want to come along, too?"
<Xanatos> Well...anything else I can do to get hugs besides making you feel sorry for me?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You could ask me.
<Ariel> "No... that's alright..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> A shame. I think Iceheart would find you her type.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien waves and steps out.
<Ariel> "...that's not what I'm worried about."
* Megumi is a little agitated. "...H..He didn't answer..."
<Xanatos> Well I feel kinda ackward just asking for hugs...makes me feel like you'd only be giving them to me because I asked...it'd be nice if it were just natural...but hey, I guess i'll just have to make you feel sorry for me more often. *he smirks*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I imagine you will find it easy.
* Xanatos slumps.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis hugs.
* Xanatos smiles and wraps his right arm around her waist. "Just so you know. I think you're an amazing girlfriend."
<Terra> "You'll be able to scold Myria, at least."
<Xanatos> <Theron> Myria? I was scolding you.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I find that hard to believe.
<DeathStar> 6* A delivery boy arrives with food for Megumi
* Ariel lets him in
<DeathStar> 6* He smiles at Ariel, and showcases his food - a sample of just about everything.
<Xanatos> You've got some things to learn, being as how you're new to this all. But you fill me with joy. And joy is much stronger than being happy.
* Megumi does little to nothing, and actually gets more agitated being able to do little but look at and smell entrees =_=
<DeathStar> <Erevis> But..joy is happy.
<Xanatos> Joy is a part of happy. Being happy only lasts for so long. But being full of joy...now that lasts a while.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> .... you humans have too many words to describe the same thing.
<Xanatos> Because we're just so darn complicated. *he smiles at her*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... that is not necessarily a good thing, Xanatos Durran.
<Megumi> "O-oy... Knight Lady... I-is anyone else in this room...? ...I... can't...-get... to the ... ...hungry..."
<DeathStar> <Delivery Boy> I'm here!
* Xanatos pauses. "Oh...really? Then...it's cause we're just too stubborn to accept the definition for someone elses word...we just need to make up on for ourselves?"
* Megumi clenches fingers!
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis gives him a hug.
<Ariel> "Just pick what you'd like." *gets her datapad, to check the rooming*
<DeathStar> 6* Delivery Boy walks off, feeling malice
* Xanatos smiles. "You might as well just glue yourself to me. You'll be feeling sorry for me all day."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am afraid of the same thing.
<Megumi> "...I ...w-want the stuffed pasta ...but... ehnnn!"
* Xanatos laughs a bit. "You know what you should do? Every so often, you should give me a hug, or a kiss on the cheek or something just to let me know that you care. I know you do, but boyfriends and girlfriends often do so just to remind their significant other, and being reminded that you care for me would make me full of joy and happyness."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I will keep that in mind.
<Xanatos> If you're feeling daring. You might even slip a kiss on the lips. Cause I wont lie, I do like those. *he pauses and glances at her* And you didn't flip out when I just kissed you...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Was I suppose to flip out?
* Megumi is stuck in delicious torture. If the delivery boy walked off, that's just that much more food there to tantalize her to the point of crying.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You kissed me when we first met.
<Xanatos> I did...but you then tried to kill me.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You kissed me.
<DeathStar> 6* The food smells soooooo god.
<Xanatos> Well that's my point. I just did it again...and yet here I am...alive and well.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see. Very well. 6She lifts her hand up.
<Xanatos> Whoa! I was just making a point. You don't have to really try and kill me. I was just saying...it makes me glad to know that you would trust me enough to allow that kind of action.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis ... hugs him.
<Xanatos> W...why do you feel sorry for me now?
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis smiles.
<Xanatos> ...what?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Are you hungry?
<Xanatos> Why yes I am.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You should eat.
* Xanatos eyes her. "Aren't you?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> No.
* Ariel picks out the food that she figures best fits Megumi's description, and hands it to her. "It seems you're the sole occupant of this room."
<Xanatos> Oh...I thought you were going to ask me to lunch in a roundabout way...t a minute. You just changed the subject and I completely fell for it.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 6Looks guilty.
<Xanatos> But that's fine. You succeeded, so i'll drop it. *he tilts his head and then wraps his arm around her waist and gives her a kiss* I love you. And i'll see you later. I need some food for muh rumblin tummy. *he says with a smile*
* Megumi ...stares at the food.
<Megumi> "Well, that's... n-nice I guess..."
* Megumi does everything short of drool. "Just... a simple p-problem..."
* Xanatos slides back and moves off for the bar.
* Xanatos once out of sight of Erevis breaks into a run.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien chats with Iceheart, laughing at some joke, when Xanatos comes running up like an elephant.
* Ariel sighs, and takes a fork, and feeds the effectively paralyzed girl.
* Xanatos slides up to Darien, breathing heavily. "I...did it..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> You did ... what? 6* Iceheart stares at him.
<Xanatos> I kissed Erevis. And she didn't flip out...the station didn't explode and everything was well! She even hugged me. She totally loves me..right? RIGHT!?
* Megumi says absolutely nothing, not about to complain, nibbling quietly, effectively and unhappily.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses, then turns to face Iceheart. "Yeah, so, he's brain damaged. About that ship engine."
<Xanatos> ...you're supposed to be happy for me!
<DeathStar> <Darien> Did you just kiss her on the lips like some grade schooler?
<Xanatos> ...NO...I don't guess...I didn't really got to school.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien holds up one finger to Iceheart, reaches into his vest, and pulls out a tranq dart, shoving it into Xanatos neck.
<Xanatos> OW! You sonofabi-*he collapses*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Now, where were we?
<DeathStar> -END-
* /log: invalid parameters
Session Close: Fri Aug 03 01:39:28 2007

Session Start: Fri Aug 03 22:11:50 2007
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20070803.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-586.7.25 - 1 day after Episode 6 -
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
* Jackieness is now known as Myria
* Myria wanders around, seeking amusement.
* Kit is now known as Megumi
* Alicia is now known as Terra
<Xanatos> NRP: Uh, no one jump at once. I'll end this out whenever you all get done.
* Terra also wanders, enjoying what's left of the peace of the station
* Ariel sits in her quarters, burried in reports. Any she could get her hands on, that might affect the current situation.
<Xanatos> *Theron is in the training room, using some free time to beat the crap out of a punching bag.
* Myria peeks into the training room.
* Xanatos is now known as Theron
* Terra walks past, glancing over
* Terra pauses. "What's up?"
<Myria> Shhh... *points*
* Theron spins around quickly and slams his elbow into the punching bag, his growl sounds followed by the snapping of the chain holding the bag, it goes flying across the room and Theron is left standing there, breathing heavily.
* Terra looks
* Theron slowly regains himself and moves over, picking up the bag, a frown on his face. He hoists it over his shoulder and moves to get it out of the way when he notices Terra and Myria peeking in on him. "Oh uhh...hello?"
<Myria> ...are you angry...?
<Theron> I...don't guess so. Do I seem to be? *he brief look of rage has long since left his face*
<Myria> ... ... ...I didn't do it!
* Theron eyes Myria. "What didn't you do?"
* Terra isn't sure herself
<Myria> ...nothing.
<Theron> ...You didn't steal something again, did you?
* Terra looks to Myria
<Myria> No. *crosses her arms*
<Theron> Good girl. How are you coming with your Omega Coke addiction? *he tosses the bag off to the side, it lands with a resounding thud.
<Myria> ...what addiction?
<Terra> "Good answer."
* Megumi spends the better part of an hour sending the notifying tone of a comm request to Ariel's quarters.
* Theron smiles. "So are either of you ladies hungry? Cause I just worked up a nice appetite.
<Myria> Ok.
<Terra> "Yeah, kinda."
<Theron> Let me go change. And you can meet me there...and there could be anywhere, except the bar. I imagine you're sick of the place.
* Terra laughs. "I do want to get away for a while, yeah."
* Ariel finally gives up and answers, <c> "Ariel here."
<Megumi> "Heeyyyyyyyy! I need... help!"
* Ariel sighs off mic, <c> "What's wrong?"
<Megumi> "... How about what's not?"
<Myria> But where?
<Ariel> <c> "Do you need to see a doctor?"
<Megumi> "...N-nonononono! N-n-no!"
* Megumi sets a new record for elevated tension over 256Kbs. "No doctors!"
<Ariel> <c> "Then you're not that badly hurt."
<Theron> Alright. I'll meet you all at that nice resturaunt. My treat. *he nods and moves past them*
* Myria blinks...
<Myria> Nice restaurant?
<Terra> "... wow. Impressive."
<Terra> "And I don't have to worry about him considering this a date."
* Megumi vocally sniffles. "...I fell in the shower...! It's not like I have a roommate, who else am I going to call?"
<Megumi> "You just happened to be in the public registry!"
* Myria blink blinks.
<Ariel> <c> "What about your ambassador?"
* Megumi creates a contorted, twisted choking sound.
<Terra> "What? He seemed to show interest before."
<Myria> Muh?
<Ariel> <c> "...what?"
<Terra> "Ah, don't worry about it. It was probably only my imagination."
* Megumi starts to answer, followed by a crash and some atypical sounds of falling objects. "A-agh!"
<Megumi> "...Would -you- like someone like -that- around while you're like this?"
* Megumi grumbles quietly.
* Myria just looks confused.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits about, pondering the mysteries of life.
* Terra sighs. "I.. don't know how to explain it."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stares at one of Terra's sandwiches, pondering what it means.
* Ariel sighs. "Alright... I'll come by." If this wasn't partially her fault...
<Megumi> Glee. "Yay! Thanks!"
* Myria stares at Terra.
<Terra> "..."
<Terra> "It's a mystery!"
* Theron watis for the two.
* Megumi is silent for a while after thanking... But the ambient noise suggests she's still on the line.
<Terra> "Anyway, lets go."
* Terra starts off there
<Megumi> "...H...H-how do you turn this... thing off..? Maybe it's... OW! D-damn it you stu-- (crash) ...nnnh!" Click.
* Ariel sighs a little. She finishes what she was working on, then heads for Megumi's quarters
* Myria follows.
* Megumi 's quarters is a warzone of epic proportions...! Well, not really. If her story holds true she apparently tried to shower, slipped and fell in it, shut it off after leaking water outside the stall for a while, scrambled over to a closet for some kind of towel, then probably called Ariel.
* Megumi thereafter seems to have wandered halfway back across the room, tripped over a bleak, standard issue coffee table and tried to catch herself by one of the counters, grabbing a clock, which obviously didn't stop her, but instead pulled everything off of the counter with its wire.
* Theron eyes the time and sighs.
* Terra arrives. "We're not late, are we?"
* Megumi judging from one particular item found away from the general mess, probably tried to get back up and slipped backwards on it, sending it flying off into the far wall, whereupon she gave up and the comm call died and she remained staring at the ceiling wearing loose flannel pajamas and still half wet.
<Theron> I was beginning to wonder if I was stood up.
<Myria> I've never been here before...
<Theron> I've only been once. *he notes, eyeing it*
* Ariel winces as she looks into the room, "...are you okay?"
* Megumi spits out some of her hair. "Oh yeah, dandy."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eats his sandwich
* Ariel steps over and offers Megumi help up, "...maybe you should see a doctor."
<Theron> So. Let's stop wasting time. I'm very hungry. *he motions to two inside*
* Terra heads in
* Megumi shakily stands with assistance and stares dismally into the floor. "A doctor wouldn't help."
<Megumi> "Technically there's nothing physically wrong with me."
* Theron has his leg propped up on a box in the hanger as he whistles, hands pulled behind his back as he stares out at the stars.
<Theron> NRP: Xan*
* Myria goes in
* Theron moves in after the two and they are quickly ushered to a table.
* Myria plops on a seat.
<Ariel> "Then what is wrong?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis sits in the hanger hallway, not liking hangers very much. They have Xan's shuttles.
* Theron pushes Myria up to the table and moves over to pull Terra's seat out for her.
<Megumi> "I could complain of cellular breakdown from my initial tampering, but at this point that's probably repaired itself on its own... I'm just..."
<Theron> *Xan edges forward and glances around a box into the hallway. "...how long you going to sit out there?"
* Terra sits down, looking over the meny
<DeathStar> <Erevis> For the length of your duration in there.
* Megumi sighs, making it to the bed, taking the discarded towel and trying to finish drying her hair to some degree. "...I affect things on a molecular level. Or at least I should-- I'm not particularly talented with it so what I can do is limited."
* Myria eyes the two.
* Theron scoots Terra toward the table and sits down, he glances at Myria. "Problem?"
<Megumi> "You're probably not interested in the story, but instead of learning properly, most of what I can do was a self-taught crash course. Probably because I'm a moron, the best I could come up with was a mixture of cellular acceleration and physical manifestation."
<Theron> *Xan stands and steps out into the hallways. "Alright. We can go somewhere else."
<Myria> Ohhh...love is in tha air..
<Terra> "Ahh..."
<Theron> *Theron just eyes Myria. "You're much too young for me, my dear."
<DeathStar> 6* Tom Pilot spies on Megumi, using his special abilities to stand at a door.
<Ariel> "Cellular acceleration?"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis stands, and follows Xanatos.
<Myria> Not with me. Her.
<Theron> *Xan glances at her. "So where we goin?"
* Theron glances at Terra. "Terra has someone already, Myria."
* Megumi tosses the towel aside and starts brushing, wincing and tensing every other time since its knotted at this point. Without being braided, it's around waist-length at best and a miserable tawny-gray while wet.
<Myria> Darn...so much for playing matchmaker.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am following you.
<Terra> "Sorry to disappoint you."
<Theron> So much, eh? *he glances over his menu and orders something cheap, glancing between the two*
<Megumi> "Well... Yes. Even I know a little biology. The body's made up of an incalculable amount of microscopic cells... Each one has a nucleus, mitochondria... Well, you don't need a science course. I speed up their processes for a little while. Thankfully it doesn't seem to breakdown their lifespan... yet, but it does put an incredible amount of strain on their current state."
<Theron> *Xan frowns. "Oh no. I have no idea where I am going."
* Megumi rubs the side of her cheek with a finger. "I can also materialize a form of crystal that reacts with ...what you'd call psychic resonance, I guess. But I'm not very good at that, so it's short-lived and only when necessary, like right before I hit or am hit."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ....
<Theron> <Xan> You hungry?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Are you in a constant state of hunger?
<Theron> *Xan smiles. "I...I was asking you. I'm not hungry myself."
* Ariel nods a little, surprised. "That is quite impressive." ...all she has is plasma expulsion, and the ability to take the form of a giant serpentine dragon.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Well, then we do not need to eat.
<Megumi> "I do both in bursts, but I can only pull it off so many times a day. My cells are probably fine at this point, but it's the ah... mental strain that poses a problem. I'm... recovering, but I'm still in the lagging stage. Occasionally my signals skip, essentially. My nervous system is a bit overloaded."
* Theron glances between the two of them as their drinks are served. "So we...just going to sit here and not talk?"
<Theron> <Xan> We could always frolic around the halls whislting jolly tunes.
* Megumi gradually takes a softer and more relaxed town over the course of explaining. Much like when she first stepped off the ship-- Not so utterly brattish.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see. You go first.
<Megumi> "I'll be fine tomorrow, but I'm... Going to lose it periodically today. A doctor can't 'fix' what's not broken... I just need to resynchronize."
<Myria> Huh?
<Ariel> "You'd be surprised what a doctor can help. If they are capible of assisting me..."
* Megumi rubs her head. "I don't like doctors..."
<Theron> I guess we're all just going to sit around on our hands and not carry on a conversation? Come'on, how have things been for you, Miss Myria?
<Myria> ..ok...I guess.
<Theron> *Xan eyes her. "You're not going to do it and let me make myself look like a fool."
<Megumi> "I'll be fine, I'm just unsynced. Things will catch up with time. Therapy and drugs can't get my mind resettled... And I don't need tranquilizers..."
<Theron> Just ok?
* Ariel nods, "Alright then."
<Terra> "I'm.. mostly good. Just worried."
<Theron> Worried?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> That is correct.
<Terra> "Yeah.. you saw what happened, right?"
<Theron> Yes. But all we can do is fight. Worrying about it wont change anything. Right Miss Myria?
<Myria> ...I guess,
* Megumi lacks the dexterity to rebraid everything and sighs, settling for rolling her hair into a bundle and pinning it in place with a dragonfly-resembling clip from a satchel by her bed.
<Terra> "I should probably start training again... it's so exhausting, though."
<Theron> It's life. I figured you of all people should understand the intenisity of it.
<Megumi> "May we ...go somewhere, though, Miss Knight? It's probably selfish, but even if I can't move dependably, I don't wish to be stuck here all day."
<Theron> <Xanatos> So I guess we're at a bit of a road block. We need something to do...
<Ariel> "Miss Knight?"
<Terra> "I do."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You need something to do. 6She corrects easily.
* Megumi freezes in guilt. "Mm... I forgot your name."
<Theron> <Xanatos> Oh? You're alright with walking around?
<Theron> Perhaps I'm just different. But you seem to dislike fighting and battle. I, on the otherhand, understand that it was what I was made for.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I simply do not need be constantly entertained.
<Theron> <Xanatos> Then let's just walk. I was just trying to keep you from being bored. That's all.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am afraid you lack the traits needed to entertain me.
<Myria> Why?
<Terra> "I'll do it, but I don't want to."
<Theron> <Xan> Oh? And what traits would that be?
* Theron glances from Terra to Myria. "Why what?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I would not wish to give you ideas.
<Ariel> "My name is Ariel."
<Ariel> "... though 'Miss Knight' is accurate enough, that I would accept it too."
<Theron> <Xan> They'd be an awful lot of help.
* Megumi laughs nervously. "I'd blame it on my condition, but that's inexcusable. Forgive me." She rummages around for clothing, withdrawing some of her personal types and while facing the wall, yanks off her pajamas.
<Megumi> "Alright, Miss Knight."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You do not need help.
<Myria> Why is that what you are made for?
<Theron> Look at my body. My strength, my speed, my stamina. I'm not designed to simply plant flowers or something of that nature. I was designed to fight. And I do it well.
<Theron> <Xan> But you just said...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes?
<Terra> "I'm not sure I was designed for that, but I learnt to."
<Theron> Not everyone is meant to fight. But you don't always have to fight to be useful in times of war. Peacemaker is a great asset, and she never raises a sword.
<Theron> <Xan> ...nothing. So. I tried to talk to Ariel.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Again?
<Terra> "I'm better at flying."
<Terra> "Maybe I was designed for that."
<Theron> <Xan> Yeah...she wasn't there thank god.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... ...
<Theron> It would seem so. You're very talented at it.
<Myria> You could be a lumberjack.
<Theron> <Xan> It means I didn't make things worse.
* Theron eyes Myria. "...well being a lumberjack would be boring."
<Ariel> "Is there anything you wish to do?"
* Terra laughs. "There's that!"
<Theron> Yes. I must leave immediately for Lumberjack training.
* Terra laughs more
<DeathStar> <Erevis> But you did not improve things.
* Megumi looks over her shoulder, tasseling the last bit of her outermost shirt. "Well... I've never been here, so I'm afraid I don't know what there is to do."
<Theron> <Xan> ...true. But well, I'll try again soon. Maybe later.
<Megumi> "I don't want to be too much of a burden, miss, but... I am hungry."
* Megumi squints disdainfully.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> We shall see.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis pokes her head at the three eating as they walk by
<Ariel> "Then we'll get you some food."
<Myria> Hmmm...let's see...according to the human culture...you must press wild flowers and wear women's clothing.
<Megumi> "Miss as well, I should hope. Eating alone is no fun."
<Theron> ...that's not a lumberjack.
<Terra> "... been listening to old earth songs?"
<DeathStar> 6* Ariel's comm beeps.
<Theron> *Xan glances at them as well, then looks to Erevis. "Good to see Terra is mingling with the Erusians." he says with a smile.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> She is eating with them.
* Myria nod nods.
* Megumi places her hands on her knees and litterally forces herself to her feet, ears twitching at the notifier beep coming from Ariel.
<Myria> Auntie loves music...
<Theron> <Xan> Yes..yes she is. *he slides behind her and moves to her right side as he talks* I was thinking. About the Dark Ones...I was thinking that we probably just destroyed one of their fringe planets...and that the main one is still out there.
<Theron> Yes. Lady Arhn does. *he says with a nod*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I do not know. 6She shifts slightly.
<Terra> "I haven't seen her around much. What happened to her?"
<Theron> She mostly remains in her room, is all.
* Myria nods
* Terra nods. "I guess she must've been through a lot."
<Theron> <Xan> Regardless, i'm worried for you. I don't like the fact that those things can mess with your head.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I can take care of myself. 6She says flatly.
<Theron> More than any of us could probably imagine. *he says, his eyes slowly sliding to Myria*
<Myria> ...huh?
<Theron> <Xan> True. But it still doesn't mean that I wont worry.
* Ariel answers her comm
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> Are you being held captive?
<Terra> "Mmm... maybe. I know I was scared of the Dark Ones, and I wasn't even much of a target for them."
* Megumi blinks and wide eyes. "Wh-what...!?"
<Ariel> <C> "Not... quiet. What is it?"
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> Just checking your status, since I saw you in you-know-who's room.
<Theron> The Dark Ones are indeed powerful. But I have faith that we can be triumphant.
* Megumi puts up a solemn pout and looks about to cry.
<Terra> "We were last time, so why not this?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Worry if you wish. 6She notes, turning to move on.
<Ariel> <c> "We were going to get some food. You want to come?"
<Myria> ...last time...was nothing...
<Terra> "I wouldn't say that."
<Theron> *Xan moves along with her again. "You should be glad that you have someone that worries about you...I bet you don't worry about me at all."
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> I don't think she likes me. Between you and me.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances back at Xanatos, coming to a complete stop. "Is that what you believe?"
<Terra> "Destroying their home planet did seem a little easy, though."
<Theron> <Xan> Well...no. I'm sure you do, probably moreso because I tend to get myself hurt.
<Myria> ... ... ...it was not their home planet. They re not of this place of existence...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> .... then you should not throw around words so carelessly if you believe otherwise.
<Theron> <Xan> ...sorry it came out before I could stop it...I didn't mean to offend you.
<Ariel> <c> "You could come anyways."
<Terra> "That'd be why it was so easy then."
<Theron> It does not matter. We will fight them, and we will win. We have too.
<Myria> ..the Progenitors are no longer here...
<DeathStar> <Darien on Comm> Mmmm. On a scale of 1 to 10, how annoyed does she look at the idea?
<Terra> "They don't need to be."
* Megumi is far too busy being close to sobbing from being called a captor to look annoyed.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 6She moves along, glancing at the various shops, since they are just walking today.
<Terra> "Did you know I managed to kill one myself?"
<Theron> All by your lonesome?
<Terra> "I wasn't alone, but I certainly did most of the damage."
<Theron> <Xan> ...we can visit the shops if you want something. 6He says as he moves up to walk with her.
<Terra> "I wouldn't want to try it again, though. It hurt."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I do not need anything.
<Ariel> <c> "How does pouting and puppydog eyes rate on that scale?"
<Theron> I've yet to face this foe. I've read up on them from the reports that Miss Myria wrote up, and I believe they will be a strong opponent.
<Myria> ... ... ...if they are so easy to kill...why in ages past did they need Black Angels...?
<DeathStar> <DArien on Comm> Sounds good. I'll meet you there.
<Terra> "They're not easy to kill, but it can be done."
<Terra> "I lost my hand killing that one, though."
Session Close: Sat Aug 04 00:00:01 2007