Session Start: Tue Feb 26 00:43:57 2008
Session Ident: #tawhq
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<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-588.7.3
<DeathStar> Location: HQ
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits in the mess hall, eating some food.
<Megumi> <Chii> Oy. I said let's go out to eat.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No thanks.
<Megumi> <Chii> Why not?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Food is food. And this doesn't cost me anything
<Megumi> <Chii> Going out wouldn't cost you anything either.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Oh? You finally have money?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks at her dubiously.
<Megumi> <Chii> I'll manage.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah. Look, food's food. Eat upo
<Megumi> <Chii> I'll drag you out. I swear.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You couldn't make me do anything I didn't want to do
<Megumi> <Chii> Don't make me try.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares at her, a strange look. "Oh, I want to see you try."
<Megumi> <Chii> How cruel. I'm poisoned and injured, and you're still goading me.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm a bitch. 6* She says casually.
<Megumi> <Chii> Life's a bitch." 6Tosses a device for the food dish.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances down.
<Megumi> 6A small LED flashes in decaying cycles.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That better not be what I think it is.
<Megumi> <Chii> Saa, doukana? I can't read minds and you don't leak anything over the bond if you can help it. I assure you it's no dud, though.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl picks it up in her hand. "Oh really?"
<Megumi> <Chii> You told me to make you.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl goes back to eating, still holding the device.
<Megumi> 6The device emits a broken air-seal sound and shoots strings of greyish black in all directions. Sabotaging the food and covering Cheryl and half the table in silly string.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl waits for a split second before throwing it - at Chii. Seems she timed it to Chii can have the benefit
<Megumi> 6Chii jerks something from her shorts' back pocket, unfolding a fan and swiping it downward, covering the floor in jagged, greyish-black lines.
<Megumi> <Chii> Eh, something I'm developing for Warren. Can you guess who it'd irritate?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Everyone.
<Megumi> <Chii> Potentially. Did I mention the prototype is made from Jennifer's spaghetti?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Something like that
<Megumi> 6Chii fans herself. 1"C'mon, Cheryl."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves to get more food.
<Megumi> <Chii> Why are you being difficult? You said yourself. Free food.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *glances back* Fine. 1) Do you have money on you. Let me see it.
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<Megumi> 6Chii reaches into one of her front pockets and pulls out a miniature wallet, and a card.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> 2) I hate going out to eat.
<Megumi> <Chii> Hate dates?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snorts. "Even more than I hate going out to eat."
<Megumi> <Chii> Then let's go out to eat. I would hate to 'ask you out,' instead.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah. What part of me hating it did you just ignore, Chii?
<Megumi> <Chii> The part where I usually don't mind drinking with you, but I'd like to do something new for a change. We're always here or your apartment or a bar. ...You won't go somewhere else with me even once? As a friend?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... Fine. Whatever. You want to play that card, lets do it
<Megumi> <Chii> I'm not playing cards, Cheryl. I'm being selfish." 6Shrugs.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl just walks over, motioning with her hand. "Lead the way."
<Megumi> <Chii> Ever since I broke away from Freyja, I haven't been out of this place any time except for when I've snuck out unattended or been on a mission. I feel cramped.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *crosses her arms* You're at my place a lot.
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<Megumi> <Chii> Yeah. It doesn't seem like anyone minds if I poke out toward your place.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If you wanted to leave, no one would stop you, Chii.
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<Megumi> <Chii> That's ...not the point, Cheryl.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Then what's the point, Chii?
<Megumi> <Chii> I'm ha- No, never mind. I guess it's not important.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Spill it.
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<Megumi> 6Chii shakes her head and heads for the exit.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snorts
<DeathStar> 6* She follows after Chii.
<Megumi> 6Chii lurches down the hallway, putting in her earpieces. She returns to the lobby and seems ready to sit against the wall.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares at Chii doing that. "I thought we were going out."
<Megumi> 6Chii turns her head, as if surveying the room, then jerks back a bit, blinking at Cheryl, pulling one bud out. 1"...Uh?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... fuck you, Chii. 6* She says and walks off.
<Megumi> <Chii> Uh. Okay. You said you didn't want to and apparently I'm annoying.
<Megumi> 6Chii puts her earpiece back in.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl just walks out.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake pokes his head up from the corner of the lobby.
<Megumi> 6Chii closes her eyes and grumbles. 1"Like hell I'm going to tell her I feel lonely. We're bonded for fuck's sake."
<DeathStar> 6* Speaking of the bond, it feels very, very dead.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake begins to sneak out before he's noticed.
<Megumi> 6Chii just sighs and feels even worse then.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake pauses, then gets a guilty expression. He taps Chii on the shoulder.
<Megumi> 6Chii's eyes open, narrow, cold and passive like back when she was guarding Freyja on the glass lotus.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake pauses, looking a bit freaked.
<Megumi> 6Chii reaches up slowly, pulling out the buds. 1"Yes, Drake?"
<DeathStar> <Drake> .... 6* He swallows. "I was wondering if you wanted...to hang out..." 6* He rubs the back of his head.
<Megumi> <Chii> ... ... ..." 6Stares.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake stares back, though awkwardly.
<Megumi> 6Chii closes her eyes. 1"Thanks for offering, but I don't deal well with pity. Hence why I just keep making things worse. I can't say anything clearly."
<DeathStar> <Drake> It's not pity. 6* He tells her.
<Megumi> <Chii> Is that so?
<DeathStar> <Drake> Uh, can I be honest?
<Megumi> 6Her eyes open, even narrower. 1"Sure, why not?"
<DeathStar> <Drake> ... ... *swallows* I find you kind of intimidating. You're a very strong...personality.
<DeathStar> <Drake> So I let that get in the way of, uh, talking to you.
<Megumi> <Chii> Strong?" 6Snort.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake slumps his shoulders. "Look, I'd like to be friends. If you want a friend. But if you don't want to by my friend, that's cool. I get it. But it's not out of pity that I ask."
<Megumi> <Chii> ...
<Megumi> 6Her eyes lighten up a bit and she peers at Drake silently.
<DeathStar> <Drake> So, how about it? I'm a chicken and a bit of a nerd, but if you can look over that, I can be pretty fun.
<Megumi> <Chii> ...I'd like that. But..
<DeathStar> <Drake> But? 6* He rubs the back of his head.
<Megumi> <Chii> I'll probably just piss you off like everyone else.
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<DeathStar> <Drake> Then lets make a pact. 6* He holds up a pinky finger. "We'll let each other if we piss the other off before it develops into a problem. Because I bet my cowardly nature will tick you off at times."
<DeathStar> *each other know
<Megumi> 6Chii stares, quirking a brow. This seems lame, but she eventually holds up her's. 1"...I'm the biggest coward of all. You shouldn't worry."
<DeathStar> 6* Drake pinky shakes.
<DeathStar> <Drake> So, like, I know this great pizza place that's nearby. On me. We can .... talk. See if we have any common interests.
<Megumi> 6Chii's expression sours. 1"...I don't really feel like going out."
<DeathStar> <Drake> Okay. 6* He holds up his hands. "Fair enough."
<DeathStar> <Drake> Want to do something here, then?
<Megumi> 6Chii winces slightly, then blinks as she hears a beep. She looks around, then reaches into her shirt and pulls out a datapad.
<DeathStar> 6* It's flashing a message from Katrina
<Megumi> <Chii> Uhm..." 6Fiddles with it for a moment, eventually figuring out how to open it.
<DeathStar> [Hey, Chii. Just thought I drop you a line and see how things were going. I'll be busy for a few hours today, but if you want to meet up later this afternoon, let me know. -Kat]
<Megumi> 6Chii twitches slightly, then holds the pad to Drake. 1"...How do I reply?"
<DeathStar> <Drake> Oh, here. 6* He takes the pad, then begins to show her how to use it. "And when you're done, you click send."
<Megumi> 6Chii nods, in slight annoyance, then studies the keypad layout-- and begins typing at inane speeds.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake watches her.
<Megumi> 6Chii looks at Drake, frowns and shifts to put her back to him.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake pauses, then rubs the back of his head, glancing at the wall.
<Megumi> [I pissed off Cheryl again, trying to get her to go out to eat something with me. I ...don't understand how to approach her. It was easy at first, but now I only seem to tick her off. I really just wanted to go somewhere, just the two of us, well, I really didn't care if someone else came, but we needed to get away from this place for a while.]
<Megumi> [I couldn't tell her, despite everything, I'm lonely again. Sure, you two say you're my friends now, but... we're seperated, and as much as I follow Cheryl around, we seem to have slacked off, like I said. I don't know if it's because of the events regarding Zephyr, or what. I'm sure goading Ariel didn't help me much, but I didn't mean anything big by it.]
<Megumi> [If you have any voodoo psychiatrist magic, I'd really appreciate a couple cents here. I'm really getting moody. I'm not expecting sympathy, but damn it, I'm sick of this. People change, right? Haven't I? I want to see things... improve for once. I'm sure this stupid 'bond' thing means more to me than her... I think. But it's important to me. A first, you know? ~Chii]
<DeathStar> [I'm going shopping with Aya. Do you want to come with us? We can talk while we do it.]
<Megumi> 6Chii stares at the datapad, blinking. She peers over a shoulder. 1"Uh..."
<DeathStar> 6* Drake appears to be fascinated with the white wall
<Megumi> <Chii> ...Sorry, Drake. Can we... there'll be another time, right?
<DeathStar> 6* Drake glances back, and offers a smile. "Sure. I'm here whenever you want."
<Megumi> 6Chii looks taken aback, then guilty as she turns and clicks a response.
<Megumi> [...That would be nice. Are you sure I wouldn't freak the kid out? People seem to naturally not like me. I don't blame them considering my origins.]
<DeathStar> [She doesn't mind. Thought you seemed nice]
<DeathStar> 6* Drake awkwardly moves to step out.
<Megumi> 6Chii scratches her cheek, then smiles weakly to Drake. 1"Another... time then."
<DeathStar> 6* Drake nods, offering a smile. "Sure. And, you know, if you decide I'm too geeky to hang out with, I'll understand that, too."
<Megumi> 6Chii narrows her eyes at Drake. 1"Quit that."
<DeathStar> 6* Drake pauses, then rubs the back of his head. "Right. Okay."
<Megumi> <Chii> ...Later, Drake. Thanks.
<DeathStar> <Drake> Sure. 6* He steps out. No sooner than he does, then Warren steps in
<Megumi> 6Chii becomes a bit frigid again. 1"..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren reaches into his pocket and holds out a card to her.
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<Megumi> <Chii> ...What's that?
<DeathStar> <Warren> An expense card you can use to buy things when shopping.
<Megumi> <Chii> ..Why, now?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Would you rather it after you're done shopping? 6* He peers at her oddly.
<Megumi> 6Chii snatches it with a scowl. 1"I'm just wondering why some people are being kind now."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'm never kind.
<Megumi> 6Chii looks troubled, as if considering the possibility that others can sense moods like Katrina.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns to go.
<Megumi> <Chii> Eh, Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren peers momentarily at Chii
* Megumi reaches into her back pocket and pulls out another disk-like device, tossing it to Warren.
<Megumi> NRP: Chii
<Megumi> <Chii> Chad's gift I said I'd make you. They work alright.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts and steps out
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MAIN SESSION

Session Start: Tue Feb 26 20:13:57 2008
Session Ident: #taw
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<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-588.7.5
<DeathStar> Location: Prologue
<DeathStar> 6* Single events in the course of human history can turn the tides of events to come for decades to follow. These moments serve as single, focused crystalized moments, and the decisions made during these will turn the tides for generations. And sometimes it comes down to the actions of just one person
<DeathStar> 6* The year was 10-575, and a battle was occurring on an Earth Colony between an Alpha Dragoon and a Giant Ridiarium, a fearsome opponent that tore through human opponents as if they were nothing. During this battle, a key moment would result in decades of change. The Alpha Dragoon, Cheryl, battled the Ridiarium, and the results...well.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's blast missed the Ridiarium, as it dodged. A risky shot that should have never been made, done in the heat of battle by a Dragoon caught up in a berserker rage. It's blast hit a building, sending debris down, killing several people.
<DeathStar> 6* The question always remained: What if that shot had missed the building?
<DeathStar> Location: HQ
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits in the mess hall, eating breakfast.
* Jennifer` sits nearby, working on a bowl of cereal.
* SPoC sits off to the side, munching on a military ration
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl slams her fist into a training bag, working up a sweat. There are circles under her eyes as she hammers away.
<DeathStar> 6* Dr. Duce shines a light into Raquel's right eye, then left eye
<Jennifer`> * Darce glowers in a corner of the training room, watching Cheryl.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel tries her very best not to squint in the light, but it's hard.
<DeathStar> 6* Dr. Duce clicks off the light, then writes down. "You're in perfect health." 6* He tells her cheerfully.
<Marcus`> *Theron goes through his morning routine, which means he is currently eating breakfast in the messhall. However he is sitting alone.
<SPoC> 6Dias comes jogging into the training room. His entire shirt soaked in sweat, odd's are good he ran all the way here from wherever he was sleeping.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake is asleep in the rec room.
* Myria shuffles into the messhall...
<Ariel> 6* Raquel smiles a little, "...may I go?"
* Jennifer` takes another bite of her cereal, looking up at Warren quietly.
<DeathStar> <Duce> Sure. Here. 6* He reaches over and hands her a sweet, despite her age.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there, eating methodically.
* Marcus` is working on a gear sim before breakfast, he swore this time he would actually win the thing.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel smiles more as she takes the sweet. She hops down, and wanders towards the smells of breakfast.
* SPoC finishes her military ration and stands up, moving over and disposing of it properly
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl punches her fist through the training bag, then rips it free, letting it's insides fall down.
* Jennifer` matches his eating pattern slowly, eatching her cereal.
<SPoC> 6Dias puts his hands to his side as he pants, trying to regain his breathe
* Myria eyes the selections of cereals...
<SPoC> 6Dias takes a deep breathe and looks over at Cheryl. 1"You been sleeping alright, Cheryl?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl just ignores the question.
* Myria selects a box of Omega Os!
<SPoC> <Dias> I ask because I care ya know. 6He shakes his head.
<Marcus`> 6*Theron pulls up his datapad and gazes at it, since he is finished with his meal.
* Jennifer` yawns a bit, finishing her meal. She downs the last of her OJ.
<DeathStar> 6* As Jennifer begins to drink her OJ, her throat suddenly closes up and breathing becomes difficult. The room begins to blur.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snorts. "I'm fine."
* Marcus` gets out of the sim, grumbling and cursing, he doesn't throw anything this time, he just stomps out of the hanger.
* Jennifer` chokes and gasps, spitting up OJ, putting her hands to her face.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Jennifer slowly.
<SPoC> <Dias> Well either someone gave you two nice shiners or I'd say you're not sleeping much. And since I doubt someone could do the former.
<Myria> Emergency response! *bounds toward Jennifer*
* Jennifer` blinks and rusb her eyes, shaking a little, trying to breathe.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands up. "Jennifer?"
<DeathStar> 6* And with that, Jennifer passes out.
* SPoC turns at the commotion. She tilts her head and looks at Jennifer. 1"Is she alright?
<Ariel> 6* Raquel walks into the mess and gets herself some cereal, not sensing Lilith in the area.
* Jennifer` holds her throat, shaking her head.
* Jennifer` passes out.
* Myria checks over Jennifer.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren slides over, checking Jennifer. A worried look on his face. He checks her pulse first, then puts his hand to her forehead. A fever.
<SPoC> 6SPoC taps her comm. 1"Dr. Duce, we have an emergency down in the messhall.
<Marcus`> 6*Theron stands now, turning to watch the situation.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl ignores Dias again. She moves to do weights.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Jennifer. 6* He shakes her head. "Jennifer. Can you hear me?"
<Jennifer`> * Darce quietly continues to watch Cheryl and Dias.
<SPoC> <Dias> Right, ignore me.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Planned on it
<DeathStar> 6* Duce moves into the cafeteria. "What's the emergency?"
* Jennifer` doesn't respond, passed out.
<SPoC> <Dias> Thanks, I thought we were friends.
* SPoC points to Jennifer.
<Myria> Jennifer. Illness.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl does her weights in response.
<DeathStar> 6* Duce moves over, checking her pulse. He clicks his comm. "Bring a medical cart to the cafeteria."
<DeathStar> 6* He then opens her eyes, checking the pupils.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel looks at the cereal, and has second thoughts.
<SPoC> 6Dias just throws his arms up.
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<DeathStar> 6* A medical staff moves in, lifting her up, and taking her to the medical bay. Warren follows. <Warren> What is wrong? <Duce> I have no idea.
<Kit> 6Lilith walks into the mess, staring at Jennifer on the stretcher and gazing as she is taken out. She reaches up and puts a daisy in her hair, staring at Raquel. 1"Lady Raquel, it is time for practice."
<Myria> Hmmm...that's strange...
<SPoC> <Dias> I swear Cheryl, if I didn't look upto you...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps lifting weights.
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<Ariel> Raquel> "...I haven't had breakfast yet." *pauses* "...do you want to get takeout?"
* SPoC glances at he floor then looks ahead, moving out to catch up with the three
<Jennifer`> * Darce lifts some weights, with his mind.
<DeathStar> 6* Arriving in the medical bay, Duce begins to run scans on Jennifer. He puts on a mask, incase it's a contagion
<Kit> <Lilith> Takeout... would be delightful." 6She nods, the daisy petals fluttering.
<Marcus`> 6*Theron takes ths time to remain behind and clean up the mess that everyone left.
<Myria> Theron?
<SPoC> 6Dias looks over at Darce. 1"Yeah? Well I can do that with my penis so, nyah."
<Ariel> 6* Raquel nods, eyeing Lilith uncertainly. She goes to check the schedule to make sure it's safe to get food.
<Marcus`> 6*Theron glances up from tosses away some leftover food. "Yes?"
<Kit> 6Chii peers in the training room. 1"...Be nice if I couldn't read his lips." 6She takes out her earpieces
<Jennifer`> Darce> "You should see what I can do when I actually use that part."
<SPoC> <Dias> Yeah I can imagine. 6He rolls his eyes 1"Why not show Chii around the world."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren crosses his arms, standing there, watching as Duce examins Jennifer
<SPoC> 6Dias moves over and grabs a towel, wiping his face and hair dry of sweat
* Marcus` walks by the medical bay and pauses. "What's going on?"
* SPoC stops beside Warren. 1"What is going on with Jennifer?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren says nothing to either of them. He just watches.
<SPoC> I understand. 6She nods and turns, watching beside him
<Ariel> 6* Raquel hesitates on going out... she doesn't trust the food here suddenly, but it doesn't seem right to leave.
* Marcus` scratches his head and stands there, he watches to doc, confused.
<Myria> ...does this happen to humans regularly?
<Kit> <Chii> ...Around the word?
<Kit> NRP: *world
* Jennifer` lays there, quite out of it, feverish and strained for breath.
<Marcus`> <Theron> I belive not, this is perhaps a serious ordeal. Warren's face di show extreme concern.
<SPoC> <Dias> It's world, not word. 6He looks at Darce. 1"She may look mean, but she's really a teddy bear.
<Myria> I wonder wht is the cause then...
<Jennifer`> Darce> "I see."
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Time: Later that evening
<DeathStar> 6* And so, the day passes by uneventfully. Warren remains in the medical bay, sitting there, looking at Jennifer as machines help her breathe.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits in the mess hall, quiet. She doesn't approach the medical bay to talk to Warren
<DeathStar> 6* Drake sits in the rec room
<Jennifer`> * Darce sits in the mess hall, quietly eating.
* Marcus` sits down across from Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Duce walks over. "I have the results back from the tests."
<Marcus`> *Theron has stood by Warren for the past few hours, showing his support.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances up. Duce continues. "She's got an unknown virus in here, that's attacking her immune system. I don't believe it's native to our universe. In fact, it's likely being worsened by the very air she breathes."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl doesn't acknowledge Marcus.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel sits quietly in the training room, seeming out of it.
<Kit> 6Lilith ammends to practicing with a lengthened bokken.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren narrows his eyes. "Will she get better?" <Duce> Unlikely. She'll probably be dead with in the next few days. And there's nothing we can do for it.
<Kit> <Chii> Wow. That sucks.
<Marcus`> *Theron frowns.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands up silently, looks down at Jennifer, and steps out of the room
* SPoC frowns. 1"You are a doctor, you should be able to do something
<DeathStar> <Duce> There's nothing that can be done. Our treatment will only worsen it
* Marcus` tilts his head. "You hear about Jennifer?"
<Myria> *pokes her head into the med bay* How long has she been infected?
<DeathStar> <Duce> I imagine it's always been present in her blood.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grunts. "Yeah."
<Ariel> Raquel> "...this doesn't feel right."
<Kit> <Lilith> What does not, Lady Raquel?
<SPoC> How is it that the doctors only found it now?
<Myria> Why would it have flared up now?
* Jennifer` lays there, out and completely unaware of her own impending fate.
<DeathStar> <Duce> It could have been a number of factors. Her age. Her body's changes due to puberty. Something she breathed in the air.
<Ariel> Raquel> "Jennifer... she... things shouldn't happen like this..."
* Marcus` nods his head once. "Couldn't imagine how Warren feels right now."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl says nothing.
* SPoC moves over to Jennifer's bed and pulls out a rolled up poster from her pocket. She unrolls it and hangs it on the wall behind her. It's a picture of a kitten hanging on a branch. It says, "Hang In There."
<DeathStar> 6* Duce just stares.
<SPoC> I am told that laughter can cure much. 6She nods to the doctor and moves out
<DeathStar> 6* Warren enters his office, shutting the door behind him.
<Myria> If her reality is a deviation of this one... why would this disease exist suddenly? A bioweapon unique to her reality?
<Marcus`> You been by the med bay yet?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl just eyes him
<DeathStar> <Duce> A possibility.
<DeathStar> <Duce> Lets just hope it doesn't mutate to encompass us.
<Myria> If it is a bioweapon...whose weapon is it?
<DeathStar> 6* Duce just stares at Myria and her speculations
<Myria> What?
<DeathStar> 6* He goes back to checking on Jennifer's stats
<Myria> I'm just saying!
* Marcus` just rubs his chin silently and sighs. "So what've you been into? Besides the marathon training sessions?"
<Jennifer`> * Darce gets up and quietly walks to medical.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What's with the small talk?
<Kit> 6Chii leans over Jennifer and flicks at her forehead a few times.
<Kit> <Chii> She dead already?
<DeathStar> <Duce> ...
<DeathStar> 6* He eyes Chii.
* Jennifer` doesn't respond, but she's still breathing.
<DeathStar> 6* He glances up at the camera watching the medical bay.
<Kit> <Chii> If she's only got a little while, why's she keep sleeping? Seems like a waste.
<DeathStar> <Duce> She's unconscious. Idiot.
* Marcus` shrugs once. "I think of you as my friend, so when it seems to me that you're not in a good place, I naturally want to help. But I know if I say that you'll just tell me to get lost."
* Myria shuffles out.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well. Get lost anyway. 6* She does the wave off thing
<Marcus`> But I don't wanna.
<Marcus`> *Theron stands. "Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help her, doctor."
<Jennifer`> * Darce steps into the medical bay and looks over the scene, before moving to sit and watch.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's eyes narrow, and she looks as if she's about to break Marcus' neck, but she stands and walks off instead
<Kit> <Chii> ...Duh. Wake her up. Shouldn't she make use of what she's got?
<DeathStar> <Duce> ... Please use one of your special abilities so that you may fall unconscious
* Marcus` just sighs and shakes his head. "Some friendship."
<DeathStar> 6* Duce moves over to his desk to do paperwork.
<Marcus`> <Theron> Perhaps I can assist. Chii. Let us go. *he motions*
<Kit> <Chii> ..." 6Eyes Theron. 1"...Sure, whatever."
<Marcus`> *Theron bows his head and moves to step out.
<Jennifer`> * Darce just sits quietly, watching silently.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake sits in the rec room, staying out of everyone's way.
* Marcus` gets up and steps out of the mess hall, moving through the halls, a hand in his pocket.
<Kit> 6Chii follows Theron for a while, then breaks off, heading for the mess hall.
<DeathStar> 6* Time passes slowly. After a while, there's a loud crash sound from Warren's office. Sounds as if something broke
* Ariel pauses outside of Warrens office. She was about to deliever some files when she head the crash. Slowly, she opens the door. "...Warren?"
<DeathStar> 6* A monitor is broken, with a comm unit thrown inside it. Warren breathes heavily, his hand shaking with rage.
<Kit> 6Chii leans in the mess hall now, staring narrowly.
* Ariel watches Warren silently. She can guess what he feels like, but she doesn't want to think about it. Her own feelings too recent. "...are you alright?"
* Marcus` over Chii's shoulder. "Who you staring at?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> They denied me. 6* He says darkly. He grabs his bottle of vicodin, some sweat on his face. He pops it open the bottle with his finger, then pops a pill.
<Kit> <Chii> Cheryl. Duh. Who else would I be staring at, according to you and Dias?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl isn't in the mess hall.
<Marcus`> Cheryl isn't in there. *he notes*
<Ariel> "Denied you?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> I wanted access to the latest Light engine prototype.
<Kit> <Chii> Duh.
<Marcus`> Then who are you staring at? Because i'm not in there, and i'm the only one sexy enough to look at.
<Myria> NRP: AFK
<Kit> 6Chii turns her head and stares at Marcus slowly.
<Ariel> "...there is only the one?"
* Marcus` just smiles.
<DeathStar> 6* Judging by Warren's expression, yes. "They said that it wasn't ready to be used yet and they weren't willing to risk setting the project back for the life of one girl on the possibility there might be a cure out there in some unknown reality."
<Marcus`> *Theron keeps himself busy, working on his gear, despite it not needing anymore work.
<Kit> 6Chii shrugs. 1"Eh, whatever."
<Ariel> "...what still needs to be done for it?"
<Marcus`> How Chii-Chii. You sure know how to break a man's spirit.
<Kit> <Chii> I see things you don't." 6She turns and begins walking down the hall rubing her head.
<Marcus`> THEN THAT MEANS YOU'RE CRAZY! *he calls out*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren's expression twists into a slight sneer. "Simulation tests and runs. Beaucratic bullshit. Funding for the amount of power it draws."
<SPoC> <Dias> So we steal it. 6He crosses his arms as he stands behind Ariel.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just looks at Dias, then sits back down.
<Ariel> "...steal it, and this unit is dead."
<SPoC> <Dias> Don't steal it and Jen's dead.
<SPoC> <Dias> Unless you have the cure in your pocket. You have the cure in your pocket? 6He looks at her curiously
<Myria> NRP: Back
* SPoC sits in the Armory, disassembling a weapon and reassembling, her eyes focused
<Kit> 6Chii pauses, and turns to stare at Marcus again.
<Kit> <Chii> ...You think?
<Marcus`> Most likely. Normal people just don't see 'things'.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just rubs his face with his hands, staring at his desk
* Myria rocks on her heels, watching Theron work on his gear.
* Jennifer` meanwhile, lays there, dying.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I want to be alone. 6* He says finally, to both Dias and Ariel
<Kit> <Chii> Well I am a demon.
<Kit> <Chii> I wonder if I'm a crazy demon.
<SPoC> <Dias> Hey if you don't want to, than point me in the directio and I will. 6He looks at Warren, a serious look on his face.
<Marcus`> I'll have to check my lucky 8 ball and find out.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I said get out
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks up at Dias, his face tense.
<Kit> 6Chii gives Marcus an odd look.
* Ariel nods to Warren, and steps out.
<SPoC> <Dias> Whatever. 6He steps back and glances at Ariel.
<Marcus`> 6*Theron sits back, his eyes move to Myria. "Do you need something, Miss Myria?"
<Myria> No...just watching.
* Marcus` pauses and glances down at Chii's feet.
<Kit> 6Chii studies him, then glances downward.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns to look at a monitor showing the medical bay.
* Marcus` shifts now to look upward, an focused look on his face.
<SPoC> <Dias> I never would've thought you'd put a unit over someone's life Ariel. 6He walks backwards from her. 1"Guess I was wrong about you."
* Jennifer` lays still, except for the feverish movements, breathing slowly thanks to the machines.
* Ariel looks at the ground, "...you realize. Anyone who attempte to steal the ship. Or was aware of the plan to steal the ship, would become a outlaw. Would you do that to everyone working here?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns and taps his comm, dialing in Freyja's number.
<SPoC> <Dias> Would you do it if it was Zephyr?
<Ariel> "......"
<SPoC> <Dias> That's what I thought Ariel. Unlike you, I'll risk a court martial to save a friend.
<Marcus`> Chii. I feel as if there is something I should be doing right now.
<Kit> <Chii> ...Eh?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren waits for Freyja to answer.
<Kit> 6The comm finally clicks, giving a cheerful 1"...Hello!"
* Marcus` just shrugs at that. "Guess I'll remember eventually."
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... I need a favor. 6* He says, his tone exhausted and strained. "Can you meet me at this address?" 6* He sends a location.
<Ariel> "...then do it, if you think it's the right course. Don't expect Warren to order it... if he does, we all suffer the same price without question."
<Myria> ...ummm...what are you doing with your gear...?
<Kit> <C> <Freyja> ...Huh? Sure, I guess. When? Is it an emergency?
<SPoC> 6Dias just shakes his head at Ariel and turns, walking off.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Immediately. And yes.
<Kit> <C> <Freyja> Mh, I'll be there 'immediately' then. When can I expect you?
<Marcus`> <Theron> I do not know. I am merely keeping myself busy
<DeathStar> <Warren> Soon. 6* He clicks off, then pauses, dialing another number. Xanatos'.
<Myria> I could help...
<Marcus`> 6*Xanatos answers the phone after a moment of ringing. 1"Yo?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses. "I need a favor, Xanatos." 6* He says, his tone implying that it's something big.
<Kit> <Chii> If it's important enough, I guess." 6She turns, wandering off, probably to find Cheryl as much as she denies it.
<Marcus`> <Theron> I prefer to work on my gear alone. No offense, Miss Myria.
<Marcus`> <Xanatos> Yeah of course. You don't even have to ask.
<Myria> Oh...well...you know...I'm kind of an expert and all...
<DeathStar> <Warren> .... Thank you. 6* He sends Xanatos the address to meet him.
<Marcus`> <Theron> Your very large brains is also very arrogant.
<Marcus`> <Xanatos> Be right there. *he hangs up*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren clicks off. He erases both calls from the comm's memory.
<Myria> Huh?
<DeathStar> 6* He stands up, moving over and pulling on civilian clothing. He moves for the medical bay.
<Marcus`> <Theron> Perhaps if you took a moment to look at my service record. You would know my extensive history and knowledge of gears. It dates back to before your birth.
<Jennifer`> * Darce sits in the medical bay, silently watching Jennifer, who hasn't changed.
<Myria> ...so...? I just wanted to...do something with you... *shuffles off*
<Kit> 6Lilith sits in the training room, cuddling Raquel like a plush.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel isn't sure if she should find this comforting, or creepy.
<Marcus`> *Theron sighs and frowns. "Very well. What do you wish to do?"
<Myria> I don't know...what do you need doing?
<SPoC> 6Dias stops and kicks one of the walls with the side of his foot in frustration
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps into the medical bay, moving over to Duce. "Doctor. I want you to have Jennifer moved to my van, with the medical equipment." 6* Duce goes to argue, but stops, eyeing Warren's expression. He nods, moving to make the arrangements.
<Jennifer`> * Darce raises a brow, looking over Warren. Something's clearly up.
<Jennifer`> Darce> "You need any help sir?"
<DeathStar> 6* He turns, glancing down at Jen. He runs his hand along her hair. "No."
<DeathStar> 6* He checks his watch and begins to move for the hanger.
<Marcus`> <Theron> I have nothing that needs done. Is there nothing else that you wish to do?
<Myria> Oh... *shoulders slump*
<Jennifer`> * Darce sits back and shakes his head.
<DeathStar> 6* Duce gets all the medical equipment set up to be moved, then has his servants, I mean, staff move Jennifer out to the hanger.
<Marcus`> <Theron> Would you like to take one of the uncliamed gears and modify it for one of the others?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps into the hanger, moving over to a van. He gets into it, cranking it up.
<Myria> No... I guess...I just want an excuse to take my mind off of Jennifer...
<Kit> 6Chii continues hunting for Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* As if God is answering Myria, Jennifer is wheeled into the hanger.
<Marcus`> *Theron pauses and glances over at Warren, he arches a brow.
<Myria> Huh?
<Marcus`> *Theron nows glances to Myria and he pauses. He checks his datapad then he looks back up, he face a deep frown.
<DeathStar> 6* The medical staff loads Jennifer into the back of a van.
* Jennifer` fidgets weakly a little during a bump, but remains completely unconcious, still breathing slowly.
<Myria> ...what is it?
<Marcus`> <Theron> Warren has not called for our assistance. Perhaps he has found a facility that may help her? *he glances at Myria*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren backs up the van, and drives out of the hanger.
<Myria> Or he's going to do somethign illegal.
<Marcus`> <Theron> I see. *He frowns*
<SPoC> 6Dias scratches the back of his head then moves to the hanger to find Myria.
<DeathStar> 6* Duce sits back down, doing paperwork, ignoring the creepy Darce.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Somewhere Tokyo
<DeathStar> 6* Warren drives up at the location he indicated to Xanatos and Freyja
* Marcus` is now known as Xanatos`
* Xanatos` would be standing there.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stops the van. He glances out the window at Xanatos.
* Xanatos` looks up at him. "Glad I didn't go to the wrong place."
<Kit> 6Erevis creepys up behind Xanatos in a very un-Erevis manner.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren rubs his forehead, looking a bit pale. He pops a vicodin. "You got it right"
<Kit> <Erevis> Warren Carmichael.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just gives her a look
* Xanatos` tilts his head and glances over his shoulder, he arches a brow.
<Kit> 6Erevis peers at Xanatos slowly, then opens her arms. 1"Give me a hug, Xanatos Durran."
* Xanatos` narrows his eyes, then looks back to Warren. "You want us to get in?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. I'll explain on the way.
* Xanatos` steps over and gets into the passenger seat.
<Kit> 6Erevis giggles, then shifts to the other red-headed form, adjusting her cap. She gets in back. 1"A situation as interesting as the delinquent's return."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren begins to drive along again. 'Erevis' would be in the back with Jennifer, who's hooked up to machines monitoring her vitals
<DeathStar> <Warren> I plan to use the Light Engine Portal set up. Freyja, I need you to make us look like these people. 6* He takes out three photos of three various military people, and holds them back for her to study.
* Jennifer` breathes a little irregularly from the trip so far, but remains unconcious and feverish.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Disguise Jennifer as some equipment.
* Xanatos` glances over his shoulder, then looks to Warren. "So it is serious."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. If we're caught, we'll never see the light of day again
<Kit> <Freyja> Mh... Suppose I can do that. Just make sure you don't bump into anything. Since, you know, it's just an illusion.
<Kit> 6Freyja holds out her hands, closing her eyes to concentrate. 1"You didn't bring Chiikun or Cheryl?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> I don't want to involve the team in this in the event we fail.
* Xanatos` taps the dash, looking ahead. "Glad you called. I wouldn't want you doing something like this alone."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren drives along, bringing them toward the military facility with the device.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I decided with your self-sacrificing nature, if you were caught, you wouldn't mind.
<Xanatos`> I figure I owed you a couple anyway. Right?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts.
<Kit> 6Freyja ponders this. 1"Wait, I could get caught? Again?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Freyja in the rearview mirror.
* Xanatos` slowly turns to look at Freyja.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We're approaching the first checkpoint. Are the disguises up?
<Kit> <Freyja> Last time I got shot at and knocked out. And the time before I was navigating the innards of a turbine. Jeez..."
<Kit> <Freyja> Yeah, yeah. We should be fine. Just ... don't touch things.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stops and pulls out a fake ID, holding it out to the guard. He studies it, then waves them on.
<Xanatos`> Do we gotta change our voices or anything?
<Kit> <Freyja> Did I sound like this when I approached you, my love?
<DeathStar> 6* Oddly enough, Warren picked the fat military dude for Xanatos.
<Kit> 6Freyja grins widely at Xanatos. 1"But I obviously don't know about, you know, birthmarks and the likes."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Erevis has a mark on her right breast. 6* He notes idlely.
* Xanatos` glances at Warren before looking back at Freyja. "If you ever pretend to be Erevis again, I'll shoot you."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren parks the car and gets out of the van. He gets out and moves to the back of the van, opening it and sliding out Jennifer's medical carrier.
<Kit> <Freyja> Oh. So last year. Wouldn't be a first, you know.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Stay focused you two.
<Kit> 6Freyja moves to assist with Jennifer.
<DeathStar> 6* He begins to push the carrier toward a military bunker.
<Xanatos`> Right. *he says to Warren, getting out and moving back to help.*
* Jennifer` stays quiet, being completely unconcious.
<DeathStar> 6* They enter the bunker with only a few looks.
* Xanatos` seems to be used to doing illegal things, the knowledge of an illusions seems to help too.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren reaches an elevator, eyeing a card pad. He grinds his teeth.
<DeathStar> 6* He glances around, eyeing a camera.
<Kit> <Freyja> You're up, kiddo. I'll make it look like you're just using a normal card, so be quick.
* Xanatos` tilts his head and eyes Freyja.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Unfortunately, I don't have the necessary equipment to get in.
<Kit> <Freyja> Oh, he can't? My bad, mistook him for an educated delinquent.
<DeathStar> 6* He pulls out a Tsivrixsh blaster and aims it at the card pad, firing into it. Alarms begin to go off.
<DeathStar> 6* Reaching over, Warren begins to hotwire it.
<Xanatos`> Warren taught me. *he motions*
<Kit> <Freyja> Interesting. Is there a point to the 'disguises' now?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Freyja, new plan. Have us look like Tsivrixsh warriors.
<Kit> 6Freyja pales. 1"Are you kidding?"
<DeathStar> 6* He finishes hotwiring and the elevator doors open. He pulls Jennifer in
<DeathStar> <Warren> No.
* Xanatos` grins. "Now I know how to act like a Tsiv." He notes, stepping onto the elevator.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts.
<DeathStar> 6* Guards begin to approach as Freyja stands there, not getting in
<Kit> 6Freyja mumbles, once they're in the elevator she works on the new look. 1"I don't like this idea. I don't want to look that ugly."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hits the button level and the elevator begins to move down
<Kit> 6Freyja finishes stepping in and blinks behind her. Waving.
<Xanatos`> Just do it, girly.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hands Xanatos an Xvash
<Kit> <Freyja> I did, moron." 6Sighs.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Remember. Don't kill the guards. But make it believable.
* Xanatos` takes it and looks over it.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks down at Jennifer, then ahead.
<Xanatos`> Of course.
* Jennifer` is doing her dying slowly thing.
<DeathStar> 6* As the doors open to the lower bunker, five soldiers stand there, aiming weapons.
<DeathStar> 6* And freak out at the sight of Tsivrixsh Warriors.
<Kit> <Freyja> Boo.
* Xanatos` moves in quickly, slashing out for a soldier, you know, to take him down, it's not a killing blow of course.
<DeathStar> 6* They fire at the boo
<Kit> 6Freyja cringes back in the doorwell.
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier is hit by the Xvash and falls down. Warren aims his gun and shoots one in the arm
<DeathStar> 6* The other soldiers aim at Xanatos, firing a three way volley.
<Kit> 6Freyja holds up her bell and flicks it, ringing. 1"Go to sleep..."
* Xanatos` slides back and leaps to the right.
<DeathStar> 6* The soldiers stumble and fall asleep.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs the medical cart with Jennifer and moves her along toward blast doors which are shut due to the alarms. He grabs some explosives.
* Jennifer` sleeps too.
* Xanatos` stands there for a moment, then jogs forward to help Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren begins to plant Tsivrixsh explosives along the door. It seems he was ready for this
<Kit> 6Freyja frowns, hanging back to shield the fallen soldiers.
<DeathStar> 6* After finishing, Warren motions Xanatos to take cover.
* Xanatos` nods once and slides back around a corner.
<DeathStar> 6 *Warren takes cover and hits a button, blowing the blast doors completely away and shaking the base. "Hrm. Too much."
<Xanatos`> Seemed perfect to me.
<Kit> 6Freyja swipes her hand, seperating dust and debris. 1"...Glad I was covering the fallen."
<DeathStar> 6* He motions Freyja to bring Jennifer into the next room and steps himself. In the room is a set up much like the first Light Device that Darien and Wind got thrown through. A round ring.
<DeathStar> 6* Moving over, Warren pulls out a scanner, eyeing the readings. "This is Jennifer's bio signature. I just have to find a reality that matches it." 6* He eyes the controls, then begins to hit buttons to try to turn it on
* Xanatos` doesn't recognize it. He had already done the first Dark Angel attack before they saw this. He glances around, looking for more people that may cause trouble.
<Kit> 6Freyja doesn't recognize it either, probably. She studies it with wide, child-like eyes.
<DeathStar> 6* The elevator doors close and the elevator moves back up. Probably reinforcements ready to come back down
<DeathStar> 6* Warren finally activates it. The portal tries to scuk them in, but Warren hangs on, hitting a button and shifting through signatures.
<Xanatos`> We've only got a minute or so. I-*He pauses and catches onto a console.*
<Xanatos`> I could try to jam the elevator.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts, struggling to hit buttons, eyeing the signature readings.
<DeathStar> <Warren> No time. I doubt you could make it with the gravitional force.
<DeathStar> 6* Jennifer's medical cart starts rolling for the portal.
* Xanatos` nods, Warren's right. He reaches to catch Jen's cart, sure hope he can reach.
<DeathStar> 6* Xanatos grabs Jennifer's cart, but sadly, that means his own grip on the console is jeopordized.
<DeathStar> 6* Freyja gets sucked toward the portal.
* Xanatos` urks and pulls on the cart, losing his grip, he attempts to slams the Xvash into thr ground to give him something to hold onto.
<DeathStar> 6* Freyja gets sucked into a random reality, never to be seen again. Warren grunts, and accepts this loss without any emotional response.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hits another button, finally getting the correct reality signature. "I should mention. This is probably a one way trip, Xanatos. As this device isn't going with us."
* Xanatos` grunts. "No turning back now. Well I could, but I would just go to jail."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods, then lets go of the console. He grabs Jennifer's medical cart, and sends them both int othe portla.
* Xanatos` lets out a whistle. "Now I know why people call me a moron." He lets go of the Xvash.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: HQ
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits in her office, reading reports, when suddenly an incoming message comes in.
<DeathStar> 6* She pauses, glancing down.
* X1 has joined #taw
<DeathStar> 6* She hits the intercomm. "Everyone, report to the meeting room."
<DeathStar> 6* Standing up, Cheryl pulls on her military vest, moving quickly for the conference/meeting room while she buttons up.
* Ariel heads to the meeting room.
* Xanatos` steps out of his room and moves towards the meeting room.
<Kit> 6Chii darts in, rushing past Ariel. 1"So this is where you were!"
<Xanatos`> NRP: Marcus*
<Ariel> "......"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps into the meeting room.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel escapes her captor and heads to the meeting room quickly.
<Xanatos`> *Theron steps into the meeting room, his face neutral.
<Kit> 6Lilith floats after casually.
<Jennifer`> * Darce steps into the meeting room, taking a seat.
<Kit> 6Chii spins to face Cheryl's entry, deadpanning at Ariel.
* Xanatos` is now known as Marcus`
<SPoC> 6Dias moves in and plops down in a chair, his arms crossing
* SPoC moves in quietly and sits in the back
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks at everyone. "Does anyone know where Warren went?"
* Marcus` steps inside and pauses. "Warren left?"
* Myria pops into the meeting room.
<SPoC> <Dias> He's not here?
<Marcus`> <Theron> I did not ask.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I take that as a no. 6* She brunches up her hair with her hand. "Three Tsivrixsh Warriors just attacked the military facility housing the Light Engine."
<Jennifer`> Darce> "He left."
<Kit> <Chii> Huh." 6She looks bothered, glancing away rubbing her head.
<SPoC> 6Dias eyes Cheryl, tilting his head slightly. 1"No..."
<Ariel> "......" *nods slowly*
<Jennifer`> Darce> *sighs* "He left in civvies, took his kid with him."
* Marcus` arches a brow. "Just three?"
<Myria> I bet he did something illegal.
<Kit> <Chii> Weird. I kind of felt like Freyja was ...gone around then.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We're the closest unit on hand, and since Warren was asking about the facility, they want us to report there to straighten what happened out
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her watch. "So, grab your gear and get to the hanger."
<Marcus`> *Theron stands and nods, moving to step out.
<Kit> <Chii> But Warren's not... with us.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah, I noticed.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks out herself.
<SPoC> 6Dias sighs and rubs his face.
<Kit> <Chii> If Warren was asking, wouldn't they want to see him?
* Marcus` whistles and turns to go get his things.
* Ariel heads to the hangar quietly.
<Ariel> Raquel> "...you don't think he really...?"
<Kit> <Lilith> I think so.
<Jennifer`> * Darce shakes his head. "Don't think about it."
<Kit> 6Chii grumbles and moves out.
* Myria heads to the hangar too.
<Jennifer`> Darce> "If you want to talk about it, don't do it to the officials."
<Jennifer`> * Darce stands up and heads to the hangar.
* SPoC risesand moves out.
<SPoC> 6Dias sits up and stands putting his hand behind his neck as he moves out
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks along, a perpetual scowl on her face. She enters the hanger and moves for the Warren Jet.
* Marcus` steps into the hanger after a bit, as does Theron.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gets into the Jet, taking a seat.
* SPoC moves onto the jet. Dias steps on afterwards
<SPoC> <Dias> Need me to pilot?
<Jennifer`> * Darce takes a seat, looking at Cheryl, his gze thoughtful.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah.
<Marcus`> *Theron steps up to the co-pilot's seat. Marcus takes a random seat.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks oblivious to Darce.
<SPoC> <Dias> Promise to get us there in one peace. 6He gives her a thumbs up and his trademark smile.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel rippled herself and Lilith onto the jet because... well, she's lazy.
<Kit> 6Chii hides along in the back. Lilith stares, gaining her surroundings.
<Ariel> "What are our orders on this? To simply investigate?"
* Myria climbs into the jet and straps herself in.
<SPoC> 6Dias sits in the pilots seat and begins powering the jet up
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I guess we'll see when we get there. I don't think they bought my saying Warren wasn't unreachable because his child was dying
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl drums her fingers on the arm rest.
<Marcus`> Man, wouldn't it suck if they blamed us?
<Ariel> "It seems to be the truth."
<SPoC> <Dias> We all aboard Cheryl? 6He glances back
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah. Lets go
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Location: Secret Military Facility
<DeathStar> 6* The crew has been brought to a room and shown the footage of the Tsivrixsh assault. The base General eyes them
<DeathStar> <General> Can you tell me what happened herE?
<SPoC> <Dias> Looks like some tsiv broke in.
<DeathStar> <General> I can see that. 6* He fumes.
<Marcus`> *Theron watches thoughtfully, seeming to be thinking.
<Marcus`> I don't get it. Why did you need us for that, then?
* SPoC remains in stance, just watching
<DeathStar> 6* The General seems to mark Marcus as #2 on his idiot list
<Kit> <Chii> So that's a Tsivirixh?
<DeathStar> <General> We can't have the Tsvirixsh using our own tools to go into other realities for god knows what. We need to know what they were doing and what equipment they were taking through the portla.
<SPoC> <SPoC> Do they possess a way to return?
<DeathStar> <General> How the hell would I know. That's what you all are going to find out
<Jennifer`> Darce> "And how do you suggest we do that?"
<Kit> <Chii> ...We're not going to reality hop, are we?
<DeathStar> <General> Damn straight you all are. I don't know how, but I'm pretty sure your commander has something to do with this.
<DeathStar> 6* The General motions to a scientist, who moves over with a small handheld device. He meekly holds it out to Cheryl, who takes it.
<Kit> <Chii> Jee, that's an astute guesswork.
<DeathStar> <Scientist> This, um, should help you return home. Once you're on the other side.
<SPoC> <Dias> If the Tsiv don't know how to get out, how the hell will we...6He stares at the small handhold device. 1"Oh."
<Kit> <Chii> What doesn't he usually have a hand in? Whether he likes it or not he usually gets dragged into things.
<DeathStar> 6* The General stares at Chii. "So you're admitting his guilt?"
* SPoC glances at Chii oddly. 1"You are strange."
<Jennifer`> Darce> "This goes between realities right, can you even tell which one they went to?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks up at the ceiling, as if seeking divine intervention
<Kit> <Chii> How the hell could I admit his guilt? I'm not him.
<Ariel> "Go in. Find the Tsiv. Stop any operation they might have. Return. That is our mission, correct?"
<SPoC> <Dias> She's borderline insane.
<Kit> 6Chii growls at the general. 1"I was too busy looking for Cheryl anyway."
<Marcus`> Minuse the borderline, you understand.
<DeathStar> <General> Yes. That's correct. Their last dial in is still in the machine, so you should be able to follow them.
<Marcus`> NRP: minus*
<Marcus`> *Theron stands. "Then lets us get this over with."
<SPoC> This seems simple enough.
<Marcus`> NRP: let*
<Jennifer`> Darce> "Well then, if we have a way to go back, let's get on with this."
<Myria> More interdimensional adventures.
<Kit> <Chii> Wonder where the other one went.
<Kit> 6Lilith turns to stare at Raquel, wondering what they're doing here.
<SPoC> <Dias> I'd say the idiot didn't know what to expect.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grips the device and puts it her pocket. "Alright. Whoever is going on this, follow me down to the room."
* Marcus` stands. "Wait. We have an option to back out?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yes.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'd rather not have pussies coming along.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps out of the room.
<SPoC> <Dias> Count me in, here's to hoping they landed in Swedish bikini reality.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel looks to Lilith, then heads after Cheryl.
<Marcus`> Well i'm glad we have our options. *he smacks Dias on the back and moves out*
* SPoC turns and moves after Cheryl, keeping quiet.
<Jennifer`> * Darce grumbles, "Of course I'm going."
<Marcus`> *Theron stands and follows along.
<SPoC> 6Dias winces and moves out after Cheryl
<Jennifer`> * Darce follows after Cheryl.
<Kit> 6Chii stares silently and follows Cheryl and Dias.
<Kit> 6Lilith tags along Raquel, but really doesn't look up to this.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gets into the elevator, crossing her arms.
* Ariel follows after Cheryl.
* SPoC hops on and steps to the back.
<Ariel> Raquel> "...are you alright, Lilith?"
<Myria> Me too! Me too! *skips along after*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances to the side, not really looking at anyone, even as the elevator gets cramped and full of people.
<Kit> <Lilith> This mission is unsettling.
<Kit> 6Lilith frowns. 1"It also puts Lady Raquel in considerable threat."
* Marcus` tilts his head. "Dias, I hope you haven't had beans."
<DeathStar> 6* The elevator works it's way down. It makes some sounds at the weight, as if it were going to drop
<SPoC> 6Dias steps on and glances around. 1"Nah, I had a light snack. Plus I showered.
<Marcus`> *Theron frowns. "Perhaps I should have taken the stairs."
<Ariel> Raquel> "...doesn't every mission?"
<Kit> 6Lilith's ears twitch and she peers upward, levitating between the floor and ceiling.
<Kit> <Lilith> Yes. Lady Raquel should minimize her threats to Weapon-related issues.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
<DeathStar> 6* The elevator doors open once at the button. They can see where the Tsivrixsh Warriors blew through some blast doors.
<Ariel> Raquel> "... ..."
* Marcus` whistles. "Looks like they overdid it."
<Ariel> Raquel> "...why do you think we're here, Lilith?"
<Marcus`> *Theron steps off immediately. Glancing around to inspect the area.
<SPoC> <Dias> Really? I thought this was normal for at tsiv.
<Kit> <Lilith> On the chance that you encounter the Weapons, your family.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gets off as soon as she can.
<Jennifer`> * Darce moves after her quietly.
* Marcus` shrugs. "I don't hang out with Tsiv. I wouldn't know." He steps off.
* Myria steps off after Theron.
* SPoC steps off. Dias moves off too
<Kit> 6Chii moves to examine the blast residue, rubbing it between her fingers. She grins.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks along, stepping into the portal room.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel shakes her head, and moves towards the portal room
<Marcus`> *Theron tilts his head, eyeing some of the burn marks, he sniffs once and then steps into the portal room.
<Kit> 6Lilith inclines her head slightly at Raquel, following.
* SPoC and Dias step into the portal room.
<DeathStar> <Voice on Intercomm> All you have to do is hit the top right button, and then the left bottom button
<Kit> 6Chii stands and moves into the engine's containment, glancing around.
<Jennifer`> * Darce looks over the portal device and strokes his chin in thought.
<DeathStar> 6 *Cheryl eyes the controls.
<Myria> ..Theron, what do you think?
<Ariel> Raquel> *looks to Lilith* "...you don't need to come if you don't want to, but I want to do my part to protect the Earth."
<SPoC> <Dias> This is the Light Engine? 6He stares at it, scratching the back of his head
<Marcus`> *Theron glances at Myria. "It is as it appears."
<Kit> <Lilith> When did your interest become the Earth?
* Marcus` pauses. "So the light engine isn't an actualy engine?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks around. "Everyone ready?" 6* It appears she's just being polite
<SPoC> <Dias> Ni. 6He nods to her
<Kit> <Chii> ...Yeah." 6She's frowning for some reason.
* Marcus` claps his hands together, then pauses. Does this hurt?
* Ariel nods to Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hits the first button.
<Jennifer`> * Darce crosses his arms. "Let's get this over with."
<Ariel> Raquel> "...is that a problem?"
<Kit> <Lilith> ..." 6She scowls, turning away.
<DeathStar> 6* The machine begins to hum to life
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hits the second button and the portal activates, and begins to suck everyone toward it
<Kit> 6Chii moves forward and walks through with the added momentum.
<SPoC> 6Dias begins sliding forward. 1"Is this supposed to do this?
<Myria> Its like a vaccuum cleaner!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl is sucked in
<Ariel> 6* Raquel latches onto Lilith, giving her a second to decide.
* Ariel moves toward and into the portal
* Marcus` tilts his head and slides slightly. "Well then." He jumps in.
* SPoC moves forward and into it
<Marcus`> <Theron> Let us hope this is only slightly painful.
<SPoC> <Dias> Might as well make this fun. 6He takes several steps forward and leaps, posing as he get's sucked in
<Marcus`> *Theron steps in.
<Jennifer`> * Darce steps in.
<Myria> Flash to the future! *leaps through!*
<Kit> 6Lilith turns again, not looking happy at all, moving for the portal.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Unknown
<DeathStar> 6* Dias poses right into a wall
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hits the ground with a grunt, thrown out of thin air.
<SPoC> 6Dias slides off and falls onto his back.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances up as an army of human soldiers aim their weapons at them. "Freeze!"
<Kit> 6Chii lands in a crouch, touching the ground. Lilith floats to the ground, snatching Raquel as she falls.
* Marcus` slides along the ground as he lands, he glances up and pauses.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses, peering at the soldiers.
<Kit> <Lilith> I told you so, Lady Raquel.
<SPoC> 6Dias rubs his race in pain, muttering curse words
<Marcus`> *Theron steps in and then glances over his shoulder, as if he wants to step right back into the portal.
<Myria> ..ummm...we come in peace?
<DeathStar> 6* Sadly, there's no sign of it. Just a wall with equipment.
<Jennifer`> Darce> "...Alright."
<SPoC> This is unexpected.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel makes no sudden moves. Just a young girl, right?
<DeathStar> 6* One of the soldiers speaks into the radio. "There's more of them, sir. Just as expected."
<Marcus`> Hey, but we're human. We're good guys, right?
<Kit> 6Lilith's tail wags.
<DeathStar> <Soldiers> Put your hands over your heads and turn around and kneel, facing the wall.
<Ariel> "...we would appreciate it if you didn't point those in our direction."
<Myria> Unless we're in the mirror universe!
<Kit> 6Chii says nothing. 1"...Kneel?"
<Jennifer`> * Darce puts his hands up.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snorts.
<SPoC> <Dias> What the hell did I hit? 6He rolls onto his stomach and starts to rise
* Marcus` holds up his hands. "Whoa whoa, can't we talk about this?"
<SPoC> More of them? There were others before us?
<DeathStar> <Soldiers> We won't repeat ourselves. 6* He warns.
<DeathStar> 6* There appears to be 8 soldiers.
<Marcus`> But you just..*he coughs and frowns*
<SPoC> 6Dias puts his hands up and looks over at Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl tenses her body, as if she's going to fight her way through them.
<Kit> 6Chii glances toward Cheryl, raising her hands at least.
* Myria puts her hands behind her head...
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier pauses, then spots Cheryl. "Lady Cheryl?"
<Jennifer`> * Darce sighs and waits, seeing if the others are going to fight or give up.
<DeathStar> 6* He pauses, then eyes the others. "Lower your weapons1~"
<Marcus`> *Theron places his hands behind his head. He tilts his head to glance at Cheryl.
* Marcus` breathes a sigh of relief.
<Kit> <Chii> Oh, I get it." 6Crosses her arms.
<DeathStar> <Soldiers> W-We were unaware, Ma'am.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares, clearly dumbfounded now.
<SPoC> 6Dias glances around then looks at the soldiers. 1"Damn right it's Lady Cheryl!"
<Myria> ...they called her lady?
<Kit> 6Chii moves over to Cheryl. 1"...Freyja was there. The room we left anyway."
<Marcus`> <Theron> I believe she has the ability to be a lady.
<DeathStar> <Soldiers> Um. Did you come to investigate...h-how the others appeared?"
<Ariel> "...lucky they gained some common sense before their men were killed."
<Ariel> Raquel> "This... is a weird place."
<DeathStar> 6* The soldiers stare at the others rambling
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... Yes. Take me and my... 'people'...to, the others.
<Kit> <Chii> Oy, you. Where are the 'others' at?
<DeathStar> 6* The soldiers stare at Chii, then salute Cheryl. "Follow me, Ma'am."
<Kit> 6Chii glances at Cheryl, then moves aside and behind her, peering away.
<DeathStar> 6* They turn and begin to move ahead.
<SPoC> <Dias> I'll let this little mishap be forgiven this time. 6He points at the soldiers.
<Jennifer`> * Darce just shrugs and follows after Cheryl.
* Marcus` shakes his head at Dias and moves to follow along after them.
* Myria shuffles after the others.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks along, grinding her teeth, looking annoyed.
<Marcus`> *Theron glances around once more before following along.
<Kit> 6Lilith sets Raquel down and moves along after the others.
<SPoC> 6Dias mouths the word wow and moves alongside Marcus, nudging him.
* SPoC moves after the others.
* Marcus` glances at Dias.
<DeathStar> <Soldier> If you don't mind me asking, why did the President send you personally, ma'am?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares at the soldier talking to her
<SPoC> 6Dias wiggles his eyebrows and glances over at Cheryl.
<Kit> <Chii> Shouldn't he of? Are you saying she's not capable, grunt?
<DeathStar> <Soldiers> N-Not at all!
<Kit> <Chii> She's in a bad mood, so just keep it quiet, 'kay?
<Kit> 6Chii returns to glancing off, mostly avoiding Cheryl despite keeping at her side.
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier leads them to an elevator and gets in, sending the rest of his men off
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gets onto the elevator, crossing her arms.
* Ariel looks to Cheryl with a smirk. "Maybe... you need to teach them to show a little respect."
* SPoC steps on.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances at Ariel, then at the soldier. T he soldier suddenly shakes nervously.
<Kit> 6Chii eyes Ariel coldly as she moves into the elevator. There's no real ire, so it likely has nothing to do with their last encounter but just the comment.
<SPoC> 6Dias steps on and pats the soldier consolingly. 1"She can smell fear."
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier hits a floor button
<DeathStar> 6* He tries to act like the wall is fascinating
<Kit> <Chii> I wouldn't worry too much, kid. If she gets too irritated she'll just take it out on me.
<DeathStar> 6* The elevator doors open and the soldier hurries out. "The prisoners are in here." 6* He motions at a viewing glass.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel shakes her head.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Chii, then walks ahead.
<Jennifer`> Darce> *looks through the viewing glass*
<DeathStar> 6* sitting inside, is none other than...Warren and Xanatos.
* SPoC stops, her hands moving behind her back. She tilts her head
<Kit> <Chii> ...Where's Jen?
<Myria> It figures...
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier eyes Chii suspiciously. "You know the third one?"
<SPoC> <Dias> You're only worried about Jen? What about your sister?
<DeathStar> 6* He now eyes Dias.
<Kit> <Chii> Freyja's not here.
<Jennifer`> Darce> "Where is the third?"
<SPoC> <Dias> Obviously
* Jennifer` baps the two on their heads.
<Kit> 6Chii glares narrowly at the soldier. 1"Know your enemy. Don't you know anything about the art of war?"
<Jennifer`> * DARCE
<DeathStar> <Soldier> Wait, you're ... related...to them? 6* He begins to lift his hand to his radio.
* Marcus` has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<Jennifer`> Darce> "Don't be foolish soldier."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl narrows her eyes. "Family bonds mean nothing when dealing with an enemy."
* Ariel rests a FIRM hand on the soldiers shoulder. "...we're not here to cause trouble, but you don't want to do that."
<Kit> <Chii> And you can ask anyone here. I don't get along with my 'sister.'
<SPoC> <Dias> She's gotta point. 6He motions at Cheryl
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier pauses, lowering his hand slowly. "The girl is in the medical bay, being treated."
* Marcus` has joined #taw
<Kit> <Chii> For what?
<DeathStar> <Soldier> She has symptons of the Cochran disease.
<Ariel> "And the other one?"
<DeathStar> <Soldier> What other one?
<Kit> <Chii> I told you. She's not here, Ariel.
<Jennifer`> Darce> "We were tracking a fourth, it appears our intruders got seperated."
<Kit> 6Chii gestures at the soldier. 1"Where's the bay at? I want to see for myself and discuss her condition. We will need to move her soon."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I want you to release the prisoners into my custody, and then take us to the girl.
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier nods, obeying Cheryl and ignoring Chii. He moves over and hits in the keypad for the cell door.
<SPoC> <Dias> I promise if they do anything stupid to punch them in their faces.
* Ariel releases her grip.
<DeathStar> 6* The doors open and the soldier waves his gun at Warren and Xanatos. "Step out. Supreme General Cheryl will be handling your interrogation personally."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren rises, glancing at Xanatos.
<Marcus`> *Xanatos stands, glancing at
<Marcus`> *Xanatos stands, glancing at Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* He steps out, raising his brow at the team
<Marcus`> *Xanatos steps out after him, then glances at the soldier. "Is she tough?"
<SPoC> <Dias> What part of Supreme General didn't you understand?
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier hits Xanatos stomach with his gun. "Show respect."
* Ariel smirks a little
<Kit> 6Chii outright laughs.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl crosses her arms, just watching with a look of amusement.
<Marcus`> *Xanatos grunts. "Right. I'll keep that in mind."
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier waves the two ahead and begins to lead the group to the medical bay.
<Jennifer`> * Darce walks along quietly, wihtin arms reach of Chii.
* Myria walks along.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren peers at Cheryl and Ariel as he walks by at gunpoint.
<Marcus`> *Xanatos walks beside Warren.
* Ariel nods slightly to Warren.
<SPoC> 6Dias moves along, a look of bewilderemnt on his face as he looks around.
<DeathStar> 6* They are led to the medical bay, where Jennifer is sitting up, looking much better already. She has been given real OJ.
* Jennifer` smiles and enjoys the OJ this time.
* Marcus` glances at Jennifer and arches a brow, then looks around.
<Kit> 6Chii stares at Jennifer. 1"I hope you're feeling better, Jen, since we'll be taking you to prison now."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Chii.
* SPoC eyes Chii.
* Jennifer` blinks a bit and looks at her dad worriedly.
<Jennifer`> * Darce cuffs Chii on the back of the head.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl's Voice> Oh, I think I'll be taking you all to prison.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses, having not spoken.
<Kit> 6Chii crosses her arms. 1"Damn."
<SPoC> <Dias> ...Ahh crap. Cheryl, tell me that was you
<DeathStar> 6* She turns around
* Marcus` glances over his shoulder.
<Jennifer`> Darce> "...Damnit."
<Kit> 6Chii turns and narrows her eyes. 1"Supreme General, I take it. I don't suppose you're more in touch with your feelings than this one?"
<DeathStar> 6* Standing there in the entrance way is another Cheryl, wearing a different military uniform with her rank insignia. She has a cloak as well. Next to her is Chad Winters, and behind them a flank of soldiers
* SPoC turns to look at "Cheryl"
* Jennifer` looks about, still a bit confused, one moment she collapses, the next she's in a strange meidcal bay and everyone's acting weird.
* Ariel turns, eyeing the other Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances back as well
<Marcus`> *Theron glances between the two Cheryls.
<DeathStar> 6* The other Cheryl stares at Ariel, raising her brow. "You're still alive...?" 6* She sounds almost stunned.
<SPoC> 6Chad focuses on them all, eyeing Ariel. 1"Interesting."
<Marcus`> <Xanatos> Oh snap. Ariel died?
<Myria> This keeps getting more and more complicated.
<DeathStar> 6* She then looks at her other self. "I don't know what is going on here...but I'm sure President Cran will be curious on who you all are."
<Jennifer`> "Alpha Cheryl...?"
<Kit> <Chii> Oh lovely. Next you'll tell me Freyja's the vice.
* Marcus` sighs. "Oh damn."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Tch. I think it's time we ran.
<Marcus`> <Xanatos> I think it's time we, well yeah, I'm good at running.
<SPoC> <Dias> Yeah, you should really you know...6He looks at Cheryl
<DeathStar> 6* She punches the soldier who lead them there, who is staring stupidly, and runs for the exit.
<DeathStar> 6* The Alternate Cheryl narrows her eyes. "Stop them."
<SPoC> 6Dias turns, grabbing a piece of medical equipment and twists, hurling it at the alt Cheryl.
<Kit> 6Chii dashes after Cheryl quickly, yanking her shotgun around on stun, firing for the closest.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs the soldier's gun.
<Myria> Run away, run away! *hot foots it*
* Ariel stands before the exit, while Raquel makes her escape.
* SPoC moves after Cheryl swiftly
* Jennifer` rushes to Warren in the confusion.
* Marcus` dashes after Cheryl. As does Xanatos and Theron.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl knocks it aside. "What are the Weapons doing here?" 6* She demands to know from Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs Jennifer and moves after the others.
* SPoC pulls out his gun. 1"I have no idea, but we'll find out. DETAIN THEM NOW!" 6He looks at his soliders
<Kit> 6Lilith high-tails it with Raquel.
<SPoC> 6Dias sprints after them.
<SPoC> NRP: Chad
<DeathStar> 6* The real Cheryl runs along, but as they reach the entrance to the base, they find it sealed off.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stops, eyeing the sealed doors.
<DeathStar> 6* The soldiers begin to give chase.
<SPoC> <Dias> Cheryl, use the. 6He motions at her pocket
<Kit> 6Chii slides to a stop and hurtles a stun grenade back down the way they came.
* Jennifer` lets her dad rescue her, "Dad..."
<Myria> Can't you use the poertal thingie they gave you?!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pulls out the device, and hits the button. Nothing happens.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... it's not working.
<SPoC> <Dias> Smack it!
<Marcus`> Oh crap....
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl smacks it.
<Jennifer`> "Portal...?"
<Myria> ...how...awkward...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren frowns.
<Marcus`> *Xanatos slides up to Chii and steals one of her pistols all silent like.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel eyes the door, and attempts to make a ripple to the other side
<DeathStar> 6* The soldiers fire stun blasts at the group.
<DeathStar> 6* Raquel succeeds.
<Kit> 6Chii fires stun rounds from the shotgun in return.
<Kit> <Chii> Xanatos, if you fire that I will beat you senseless. Those don't have stun settings.
<DeathStar> <Warren >Through the poral. 6* He orders.
<SPoC> 6SPoC ducks and moves for the ripple.
<Jennifer`> "We're... in my old reality..."
<SPoC> 6Dias glances behind them all and leaps into the portal
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl activates her whip, knocking aside stun shots.
<Marcus`> <Xanatos> I know. *he jumps through the ripple*
* Jennifer` heads through.
<Kit> 6Chii follows Xanatos, probably seething over her gun.
<Jennifer`> * Darce heads through.
* Marcus` urks and jumps back through the ripple.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel heads to the other side.
<Kit> 6Lilith slides through, peering at Raquel.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren moves through
<Marcus`> *Theron uses his sword to deflect for the others.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps deflecting shots. She stares at her other self, who is approaching rapidly.
<Marcus`> <Theron> Move Cheryl.
* Myria moves into the portal.
<DeathStar> 6* Once on the other side, they would find they are on a base complex. Alarms are going off. Nearby is a shuttle that is open.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You first, Theron.
<SPoC> <Dias> There. 6He points and dashes for it.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren follows Dias.
* Jennifer` follows Warren.
<Ariel> "...just... MOVE."
* Myria follows Jennifer!
<Marcus`> <Theron> Very well. *He steps in through it.*
* SPoC glances around, then heads for the shuttle.
<Jennifer`> * Darce moves with the others, pulling out a few darts in case things get messy on this end.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl deflects, then moves through the portal.
<DeathStar> 6* Alpha Cheryl approaches Ariel.
* Marcus` moves towards the shuttle, Xanatos following along.
<Marcus`> *Theron glances around then moves after the others.
<Kit> <Chii> Xanatos, give me that gun back.
<SPoC> 6Dias moves into the shuttle and sits in the pilots seat, eyeing it for a second. He begins flipping switches, hoping it works the same way
<DeathStar> 6* Warren gets into the shuttle. Soldiers are beginning to move about the base complex.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks around, then heads after the others.
<Marcus`> <Xanatos> You kidding? What if they shoot at me?
* Jennifer` gets into the shuttle and takes a seat.
* Ariel eyes Cheryl, bowing her head slightly, before steping through the ripple.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel closes the ripple and hurries to the shuttle.
<Kit> 6Chii shoves the shotgun into Xanatos' hands. Again.
* SPoC moves onto the ramp.
<Jennifer`> * Darce waits on the ramp for the others to get on.
<Kit> <Chii> That is important to me. Hand it over.
<Marcus`> *Xanatos gives her pistol back to her, hopping into the co-pilot seat.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leaps onto the shuttle ramp.
* Myria strap[s herself into a seta on the shuttle.
<SPoC> <Dias> Got it. 6He powers the shuttle up and starts to lift it off the ground
<DeathStar> 6* Alpha Cheryl opens the doors and steps out.
<DeathStar> 6* A ripple appears in the middle of the shuttle.
<Marcus`> *Theron runs up the ramp and glances back, "Please make haste, Lady Ariel."
* Ariel jumps onto the shuttle.
<Kit> 6Chii holsters the pistol, hurtling a pair of canisters out of the back of the shuttle, causing them to burst and begin rapidly pouring out smoke.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Raquel? 6* He eyes her.
<Ariel> Raquel> "...that wasn't me."
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple steps through the portal, holding his ripple blades.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel stares at Ripple.
<Kit> <Chii> Alternate reality, people." 6Swings for Ripple with a ninjato.
<SPoC> <Dias> Every one o..6he slowly looks backwards at Ripple. 1"You.."
* Marcus` widens his eyes. "Son of a bitch." He stands up.
<Jennifer`> Darce> Bloody hell.
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple stares at Raquel. "I don't know who you are..." 6* He parries. "But you're not the real Spirit."
<Kit> <Chii> It's best you just let us go.
<DeathStar> 6* As if to emphasis that, Raquel herself steps through the portal.
<Myria> Head is hurting already...
<Kit> <Lilith> Um...
<Kit> 6Lilith stares between Raquels.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren aims his guns at Ripple and the other Raquel.
<Ariel> Raquel> "...and you're not my Ripple."
<SPoC> 6Dias hits the boosters, taking them off and jerking upwards. He stares back at Ripple
* Marcus` pulls out his ripple blade and narrows his eyes. "Careful, any shot you make will probably be sent back to you."
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple eyes Marcus, steadying himself as Dias flies nuts.
<Kit> 6Lilith appears confused. 1"...My master... s?"
<DeathStar> <Ripple> Spirit. Disable the ship's controls. I'll deal with them.
<Jennifer`> * Darce attempts to pull Ripple and Bad Raquel out of the shuttle telekentically.
<SPoC> <Dias> Oops, it appears I'm reading things wrong.
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple opens a ripple under Darce, dropping him out of the shuttle completely.
<SPoC> 6Dias jerks the shuttle into a barrel roll
<Kit> 6Chii yanks out her second ninjato and begins continues to strike at Ripple.
<Jennifer`> * Darce grabs onto the bottom of the shuttle. "Hell."
* Marcus` moves to grab onto something.
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple slams into the side of the wall
* SPoC lands on her back.
<Marcus`> *Theron steadies himself, used to Dias flying like a moron.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts, being rolled.
* Jennifer` hangs on.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hangs on.
<Jennifer`> "Ack!"
<Kit> 6Chii leans forward, reaching out to snatch at one of his hands. 1"Raquel, a door for our guest, please!" Yanking him toward the other wall.
<SPoC> 6Dias then hits the boosters again.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel opens a ripple for Chii.
* Myria glad she strapped herself down.
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple opens a ripple between him and Chii, aiming to rip her in half if she doesn't let go
<Kit> 6Chii's eyes widen and she dashes around the sense, throwing a kick from another angle.
<DeathStar> 6* He opens another ripple and her foot slides into the ripple
<DeathStar> 6* He begins to close it
<Kit> 6Lilith backs off, worried.
* Marcus` yanks CHii back.
<Kit> 6Chii blinks a few times, huffing in exasperation. She peers at Marcus. 1"...He fights dirty."
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple stabs outward, his ripple blade appears in Chii's kidney.
<Kit> <Chii> ...Again!?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts. "This is not good."
<Kit> 6Chii yanks out a gun and just fires once in a fluid motion at Ripple.
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple opens a ripple. The shot flies into Dias' face
<Marcus`> He fights smart. *he glances down and then slides his pistols out to fire into the area around where the blade is.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel stabs with her blade, opening a portal to hit Ripple in the shoulder.
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple howls in pain.
<SPoC> 6Dias suddenly hits the reverse thrusters, his head snaps back from the shot
<Kit> <Chii> ...What the hell is this guy!?
<Ariel> Raquel> "...enough. I don't want to have to hurt you..."
<DeathStar> 6* The other Spirit does...stuff.
<Jennifer`> * Darce hangs on, concentrating, he drags himself up onto the shuttle's side.
* SPoC slams into a seat fromt he suddenly shuttle stop
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl works on approaching Ripple, trying to figure out how to hhurt him
<Marcus`> *Xanatos slams his head into the controls, howling in pain.
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple opens a ripple and slams through it
<DeathStar> 6* He appears behind Cheryl, stabbing her in the back.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl howls in pain, spinning around in a roar.
* Marcus` makes a tch sound. "Come'on."
<Ariel> 6* Raquel ripples over to Ripple and grabs him for an energy drain.
<DeathStar> 6* Ripple pauses. "SPIRIT!" 6* He yells out at his Spirit.
<SPoC> 6Dias, being most likely unconcious from being shot in the face, no longer flies the shuttle and we all know what happens to shuttles not flying.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes as they begin to fly at the ground.
<Marcus`> *Xanatos sits up and then glances at Dias. "Oh shit. Myria, get up here and help him." He works on flying.
<Myria> EEEEEE!
* Myria unstraps herself and runs over, hopping on Dias' lap to try to get the shuttle under control*
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle plummets down
<DeathStar> -TO BE CONCLUDED-
Session Close: Tue Feb 26 23:28:10 2008