Session Start: Tue Apr 01 20:01:13 2008
Session Ident: #taw
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<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-588.8.4
<DeathStar> Location: Conference Room
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sits before the convened members of the unit. Drake rubs the back of his head
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Our ambassador on PAX states that we won't be able to convince the other members of PAX that the Tsivrixsh are in league with the Dark Ones, unless we can provide proof. 6* He states.
* SPoC sits quietly.
<Chii> 6Chii rests against the wall next to the door, eyes closed.
<SPoC> <Dias> I think I remember saying we should take a picture myself.
* Marcus` tilts his head. "Yeah, he really did."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin looks at them. He wasn't there.
<Marcus`> I think the point was that none of us had a camera. *he pauses* So how do we prove it now?
<Marcus`> * Theron sits there, listening to everyone.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> We have reason to believe that the Tsivrixsh and Ridiarium Fleets will be striking Jarivan within the next few days. It is our belief that they will have people on the planet getting the pre-invasion set up. We're going to go in as a unit, and see if we can find any Tsivrixsh or Dark One cells on the planet. Before the Tsivrixsh fleets break past our own fleets and move in on the planet.
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* Marcus` rubs his face. "So what if they break through earlier than planned?"
<SPoC> <Dias> Jarivan...I know that place...
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Then we'll have to pull out.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake props his head up
<SPoC> 6Dias taps his chin, deep in thought.
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<Chii> <Chii> Can I shoot 'em?
<DeathStar> <Paladin> In the event that the Tsivrixsh and Ridiarium Fleets do strike Jarivan before we can get off, I've requested additional help from an expert in fighting Ridiariums.
* Marcus` drums his fingers on the table. He pauses. "Who?"
* Chii opens one eye at that. 1"...Eh?"
* Ariel gives Paladin an odd look.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr steps into the room next to Chii. She waves, wearing an outfit that signifies her as a volunteer helper. "Hi."
<Chii> ..You..?" 6Stares.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Alpha Zephyr was kind enough to accept to go along with us.
<SPoC> 6Dias glances back at Zephyr and tilts his head. 1"Hey Zephr, do you know why I think Jarivan sounds familiar?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You probably went gambling there.
* SPoC looks over at Zephyr, smiling slightly. She nods to her.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods and smiles back at SPoC.
<SPoC> <Dias> Gambling...6He narrows his eyes now deep in through. Than get's an oh shit look on his face.
<Marcus`> Oh wait. Gambling? Man, this might be more fun than I thought.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin taps some papers together. "We'll be off planet for several days, so I suggest you all get your affairs in order before we go."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Dismissed.
<Chii> ..Damn it.
<SPoC> <Dias> God I hope they don't have any posters up.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin pretends he didn't hear that and walks out
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr moves over to SPoC. "How are you?"
<SPoC> I am doing well Zephyr. 6She stands up and bows to her. 1"And you, how are you doing?"
* Marcus` stands. "Oh yeah Dias. Uh, if that's the case we need to talk about something." He motions Dias to follow him.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm good.
* Chii focuses on Zephyr now, seething slightly.
<SPoC> <Dias> Yeah, talk about something. 6He nods and moves after him quickly
<SPoC> It will be good to work with you yet again.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Thank you. I look forward to working with you all again as well. 6* She glances at Ariel, giving her a big smile that says "Surprise"
* Ariel is... very surprised. She didn't expect Zephyr. "...how long did you have this planned?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> They called me last night. Said something about me being the only Alpha they could get in touch with
* Chii punches the wall and exits.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at Chii punching the wall
* Ariel nods, and wonders if they even tried to contact Cheryl...
* Marcus` glances at Dias once they're out in the hall, he waits for Chii to walk by. "So I just found out that Cheryl is trying to find out a way to turn the 'abilities' on 24/7."
<SPoC> 6Dias eyes Marcus. 1"What?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sighs. "Tense around here, I take it."
<DeathStar> 6* Drake sneaks out unnoticed.
<Marcus`> This. *he holds out his hand and it starts to glow* She wants the extra strength from this at all times. Chii let it slip.
<SPoC> <Dias> God damn't. 6He crosses his arms now
<Chii> 6Chii pauses and stares at Marcus. 1"Let it slip? I told you without any intention of hiding it."
<Ariel> "A little... we have gone through two leadership changes in a very short amount of time."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yeah...
* Chii shakes her head, then moves on, heading straight for the garage after swiping the bike keys again.
* Marcus` ignores Chii since obvious he let her walk by first for a reason. "Would've told you sooner, but I didn't realize we would be leaving."
<SPoC> <Dias> Great, this is all my fault.
<Marcus`> No. Cheryl has a problem. You didn't do any of this.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pats Ariel on the back. "Well, want to talk over some food before we have to rush to the ship?"
<Marcus`> * Theron quietly walks out and back towards his room to get prepared for the trip.
<SPoC> <Dias> No it is my fault. I'm the one who put it in her blood.
* Jennifer` sits in the mess hall, eating a meal.
* Ariel nods slowly, letting her train of thought slip away. "... yes. That would be nice. I don't know if I'll have a chance to track down Darien before we'll leave. I'll probally have to settle with a letter."
<Marcus`> You hadn't and she would have died. Now I think you need to stop blaming yourself and get your ass over there and let her know that she's being fucking stupid for trying to pull something like this.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm sure you can make it up to him later.
<SPoC> <Dias> Thanks. How much time do we have?
<Marcus`> I don't know, honestly. He didn't tell us how much time we would have.
* Chii leaves the garage on the appropriated bike and heads for Cheryl's.
* Ariel smiles a little, "Guess I'll have to. Though, it's not much of an absence compared to what he pulls."
<SPoC> <Dias> Just...Just stall for me. 6He turns and moves out to the parking lot
* Jennifer` enjoys herself a sandwich.
* Myria pokes her head into the mess hall.
* Jennifer` looks up midbite at Myria.
<Marcus`> I'll do my best. *he nods and then glances around* Wonder if I have time to take a nap.
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin begins to load things into the space shuttle, since they can't take the Jet into space.
<DeathStar> 6* He glances at his watch. Time is almost up.
<DeathStar> 6* Though he did alert everyone during the time jump.
<Marcus`> *Theron steps into the hanger, making his way towards the shuttle.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr walks into the hanger, stretching.
* Marcus` steps into the hanger, eating a piece of beef jerkey.
* Ariel heads in with Zephyr, typing a few last things onto a datapad
<SPoC> 6SPoC stands at the base of the shuttle, her stuff beside her
* Jennifer` stands near SPoC, "So you'll be gone how long?"
* Chii moves into the hangar in all of her gear, grumbling as she adjusts her gloves, pissy since she obviously failed to get Cheryl to go along.
<Marcus`> *Theron places his things on the shuttle and takes a seat.
<SPoC> Several days. I have already acquistioned a babysitter to watch you while I am gone.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr watches Chii go by, taking a step back to give her space
<Jennifer`> "Alright, I'll try and behave then." *she smirks*
* Marcus` hefts his and Dias' bags onto the shuttle and steps back down the ramp. "Whew, I think i'm going to miss this place."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin moves to the pilot's seat.
<SPoC> The emergency numbers are on the fridge. And you are not allowed to eat sweets past 8. You must also be to bed by 10.
<Chii> 6Chii marches up the ramp and steals the copilot's crossing her arms and legs. She eyes Paladin. 1"Anything, yet?"
<DeathStar> 6* Drake stays on base, deciding to protect it valiently.
* Ariel sends her message, and takes a seat. Eyeing Chii uncertainly. She's pretty certain she knows how that went.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> It's been one day.
<SPoC> 6Dias comes walking into the hanger finally.
* Jennifer` smiles and hugs SPoC. "Alright Natalie."
<Ariel> 6* Raquel eyes Lilith, "..are we going or guarding?"
<Chii> One day's plenty of time to accomplush something. You're a general, aren't you?
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I take it you couldn't convince the General; or find her. 6* He notes, flipping some switches.
* SPoC hugs back then turns. Moving onto the shuttle.
<Chii> 6Chii scoffs and gazes away from him.
<Chii> 6Lilith peers at Raquel. 1"This decision is yours. I am nearly recovered."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Cheryl's good at covering her tracks. If she wants to hide a child, she won't make it easy
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr gets onto the shuttle.
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<Chii> <Chii> Something of a good mother, eh?
<SPoC> 6Dias moves upto the shuttle after Zephyr, a solemn look on his face.
<Jennifer`> "Good luck guys!"
<Ariel> 6* Raquel considers a moment, then shakes her head. "..we'll let you recover more. I don't want to push you too hard."
* Marcus` stands there with his arms crossed, watching Dias.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin looks at Chii. He isn't going to judge her on good motherhood, since he doesn't know.
<Chii> 6Lilith pats Raquel's head. 1"You do not need to stay if you wish to go, but I would ask you remain away from 'Ridarium.' They sound dangerous."
<Ariel> Raquel> "...we've faced them before."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at Dias, studying him.
<Chii> 6Lilith nods.
<Chii> <Lilith> I knew nothing at the time." 6She holds up a datapad, listing known characteristics.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin powers up the engines.
* Marcus` turns and walks up the ramp, taking Dias' expression for what it's worth.
<SPoC> 6Dias is far from his normal joyous self. He crosses his arms and kicks his seat back.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sighs, glancing at Marcus once, then ahead.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin closes the ramp with a flick of a switch, then begins to fly out of the hanger.
* Marcus` moves over to sit down, he glances at his watch. "How long of a trip is it to Jarivan?"
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<Chii> 6Lilith turns and peers at the leaving shuttle, then Raquel. 1"...Well. It seems we will watch the home. Remember to ensure that Jennifer does not eat sweets after the eighth evening hour." 6She turns and marches, reading the material on Ridarium.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel blinks and heads after Lilith, "...I'm not the babysitter."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> A day.
<Marcus`> Oh that's not bad. We can all tell stories, it'll be a blast.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr slides on music headphones.
<SPoC> <Dias> I'll pass. 6He closes his eyes and rests his hands behind his head
<Chii> 6Chii does the same-- though her's are swiped mp3 player buds.
<Marcus`> I guess i'll just sit here quietly. *he says with a sigh*
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-588.8.5
<DeathStar> Location: Jarivan
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin parks the shuttle at a hotel resort plaza area.
* Marcus` looks about and start laughing. "Oh god, I really remember this place now."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks out the window at women in bikinis moving about.
* Chii pulls her buds out and stretches before standing and gazing out aside Zephyr.
<SPoC> 6Dias rubs the back his neck nervously. 1"Hey Marcus, did you remember to grab my sunglasses and mustache?
<Chii> ...Mh, looks fun.
<Marcus`> Yeah, yeah. I was going to put the funny hat in there, but I thought it would attract attention.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin lowers the ramp. "Remember, we're suppose to be low key. Don't stand out.":
* Ariel eyes Paladin, wondering if he really expects that.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin seems to expect that
<SPoC> <Dias> Good. 6He moves over to his bag and pulls out his glasses, slipping them on. He than grabs his mustache and applies it to his face. 1"So, do I look like me?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks at Dias, and sighs.
<Chii> I should change then. Somehow I think waltzing around laced in utility pouches, guns and blades would probably stand out.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You're a doofus.
<Marcus`> No, Dias. You look like a Steve.
<Marcus`> Oh come'on Zeph. Give Steve a break.
<SPoC> 6Dias looks over at Zephyr. 1"Look, the last time I was here...Ok, let's just say I won the PAX2 back."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Still a doofus.
<SPoC> <Dias> But a good looking doofus. ni?
<Marcus`> Dude, she was here. She was your good luck charm, remember?
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin pulls off his military clothes to reveal brigh colored clothes with flowers on them, and khaki shorts. He puts on shades and a hat.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Not wearing that, you're not
<SPoC> 6Dias pauses then looks at Zephyr. 1"Wanna be my lucky charm again?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pulls off her clothes, wearing her bikini. "Nope."
<SPoC> <Dias> If I lose the mustache?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'll think about it.
* Ariel pauses, "...you know. I think the first things I need to do, is go shopping."
<SPoC> 6Dias' jaw drops and he stares, slowly pulling off the mustache
<Chii> 6Chii eyes Paladin and Zephyr, then moves to the privacy bays with a duffle bag and changes.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'll go with you, Mom. 6* She puts her arm around Ariel, lowers the ramp, waves at Dias, and walks off.
<SPoC> <Dias> B-But I'm keeping the sunglasses...
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin watches them go, standing beside Dias
* Marcus` changes into his white tank top, pulling a loose button up shirt over top, leaving it unbuttoned, he slides on a pair of khaki shorts. "Dude. She's hotter than I remember."
<SPoC> 6Dias shakes his head and pulls his clothes off, and puts on some cut off blue jeans and a sleeveless shirt. 1"That's because she's 24ish now."
* Ariel rests an arm on Zephyr's shoulder, and heads out... in search of clothes. More or less... and this world seems to lean towards the less.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Technically, she's 15.
<SPoC> <Dias> Well that works twice over for Marcus than. Not only is she 15, but she has the body of a 24 year old."
* Chii leaves the bay in a white, sakura-printed two-piece with a lace half-skirt and ventures off the shuttle with her duffle bag, looking around once outside.
* SPoC changes behind the crew.
<Marcus`> It's like my perfect woman.
<SPoC> <Dias> Marcus likes 'em young. 6he nods to Paladin.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin eyes Marcus like he should be in jail.
<Marcus`> Glad to see you know what a joke is there General. *he shakes his head and walks down the ramp*
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin pauses, then brings up Warren's files on Marcus. "...joke?"
* SPoC steps past the two, wearing a two piece with a skirt wrapped arond her waist.
<SPoC> 6Dias shakes his head, mouthing not a joke to him. Than moves down after the boy
* Marcus` shrugs, more focused on rubbing his hands together, staring at the casinos. "Last time I didn't have any cash. This time..."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin walks past Marcus. "No gambling. Follow me."
<SPoC> <Dias> Last time I could've owned a casin- 6He pauses looking at Paladin than sighs.
* Marcus` pauses. "Oh damnit." He sighs and follows him.
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Location: Hotel Resort Pool Area
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sits around the pool, after some hours has passed and all of them are checked in, and are done shopping
<DeathStar> <Paladin> We're going to be checking for suspicious activity. Tsivrixshs and Dark Ones will stand out, so I imagine they'll have Shapeshifters working for them, so we need to find humans that are either stirring trouble, or are acting suspiciously.
<Marcus`> * Theron sits there in his Erusian civvies, his sits stiffly, staring at the water.
* Chii sits at an open outdoor barstool sipping a martini and gazing across the pool.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr suntans, leaning back
<SPoC> 6Dias sits on a chair beside Zephyr, staring at her.
* Ariel longues, dressed in a two piece and a sarong. "So... we have nothing significant to go on?"
* Marcus` sits at the poolside, his legs in the water, he glances over his shoulder. "Chances are in a place like this, we'll meet more shifty people than you can shake a stick at."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> No. This might just end up being a vacation for you all.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> However, we're not going to alert the people about the Tsivrixsh push toward Jarivan. We don't want to tip off any agents here.
<SPoC> And you are sure the information you have acquired is credible?
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Our government thinks so. 6* He states. "You're all free to go do what you will until midnight. Meet back here then."
<SPoC> <Dias> So i've noticed you've gotten yourself some boobs, Zephyr.
* Marcus` eyes Paladin and lifts his legs out of the pool, standing. He slides on his sandles.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lowers her sunglasses to peer at Dias.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I raised you when you had the mind of a two year old, you know.
<SPoC> <Dias> They're nice. 6He gives her a thumbs up.
<SPoC> <Dias> And John has shaped me into a man.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I know. 6* She says with a sigh
<Marcus`> * Theron tilts his head and stands. He looks like he doesn't know what to do with himself.
* Ariel leans back and ponders, "...well, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to take advantage of the facilities while we're free."
<SPoC> 6Dias just wiggles his eyebrows and stands up.
* Marcus` looks over at the two. "Hey Zeph, you want to come hang out with us for a little while?"
* SPoC tilts her head and looks around, standing in her green two piece. A skirt wrapped 'round her waist.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I think I'll pass. Something tells me it's safer
<SPoC> <Dias> Smart choice, boy's been drooling ever since you put that baby on.
* Marcus` arches a brow. "Yeah. I'm the one drooling when you clearly have some dribble on your chin there."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks at Ariel . "What did you have in mind?"
<Marcus`> * Theron tilts his head and glances at SPoC. "Natalie. Would you accompany me on this mission? I believe groups would be a safer option."
<SPoC> <Dias> That my friend is me glistening. 6He flexes
* Ariel looks up, "Hmm... not a clue. Never been that great on the whole down time thing. You?"
* SPoC stares blankly for a second then looks over at Theron nodding. 1"Yes, it would like to"
* Marcus` shakes his head. "Dear god, we're going to get put into a brig before this is over." He gives Zephyr a wave. "Later."
* Chii shakes her head at the group and downs the martini.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr considers, then stands up. She suddenly picks up Ariel and rushes into the pool with her.
<SPoC> 6Dias eyes Ariel with distaste then quirks his eyebrow as Zephyr keel hauls Ariel into the pool.
<Marcus`> * Theron nods once. "Then perhaps we sho-" He jerks his hand to his side at the commotion and then pauses when he realizes what is going on and that he doesn't have a weapon. "...perhaps we should determine where to begin."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin gets up as a splash occurs.
* Marcus` lets out a whistle. "Well, Dias. What's on the agenda? Gambling finally?"
<SPoC> I would believe the casino shops would be a wise place to start.
* Ariel doesn't get a chance to do more than look startled, before she hits the water with a loud SPLASH.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lets Ariel go, wiping water from her own face now.
* Chii turns and orders a midori instead, mumbling to the keeper. 1"Anything strange around here, lately?"
<SPoC> <Dias> I don't know man. The last thing we need is for the casinos to recognize me sexy but modest face.
<DeathStar> <Keeper> Uh. Just you guys.
<Chii> Figured.
<Marcus`> * Theron nods once, and then turns to walk off towards a casino.
<DeathStar> <Keeper> Well. There is one group of Cartel people trying to get people to leave the planet. 6* He notes.
<Chii> A cartel member? Who?
<Marcus`> Fine, fine. Let's go grab Chii and find us a good bar.
<DeathStar> <Keeper> Don't know their names. 6* He shrugs.
<Chii> ... What do they look like?" 6Twitches.
* Ariel wipes some hair out of her face, and looks at Zephyr as she holds onto the edge of the pool
<DeathStar> <Keeper> Uh. The Captain has blue hair. That stands out.
* SPoC walks alongside Theron. 1"It is different here.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr smiles at Ariel, looking younger than 24 with her goofy grin
<Chii> Huh. If I were concerned, where would I find 'em to ask?
<SPoC> <Dias> A bar's a good place to start.
<DeathStar> <Keeper> They're near the business areas and casinos.
<Chii> Thanks." 6Leaves him a tip, but takes the drink with her to head for the casinos."
<Marcus`> <Theron> Indeed. It is as if the weight of all things in the universe are not affected here. Or perhaps maybe that is how it is supposed to appear.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin moves off to investigate.
* Marcus` glances at Chii walking off. "Well so much for grabbing Chii. I'm stuck with you alone, how lame."
* Ariel rolls her eyes and shakes her head, giving Zephyr an absent splash as a disinterested revenge. Smirking as she does so.
<SPoC> I agree. I bet this place has many things to paint.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is splashed. She splashes back.
<SPoC> <Dias> More women for us then, ni?
<Marcus`> * Theron arches a brow. "It would appear so. There is quite the array of colors. I am not accustomed to it."
<SPoC> The colors are very interesting yes.
<Marcus`> Dude, you've got to stop the ni shit. It makes me want to choke a retarded midget. *he groans and moves off to find a bar*
<SPoC> <Dias> Really? I get that way everytime I look at your face. 6He moves along with him
* Ariel returns fire, not about to be upstaged.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr coughs, looking aghast. She decides to tackles Ariel
<Marcus`> Oh that was classy.
<Marcus`> <Theron> I do not believe I congratulated you on your guardianship of Jennifer.
<SPoC> I did not know I needed to be congratulated. But thank you.
* Ariel is taken by surprise, and is just glad that she's not prone to drowning.
* Chii takes slow gulps of her green drink while wandering about the inlets for blue-haired people.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr does something no one else in the universe would try. She attempts to steal Ariel's top, and leap out of the pool
<Marcus`> *Theron tilts his head and rubs his forehead. "I could not imagine being a parent."
<DeathStar> 6* As Chii moves along to the business and casino areas, she would find that she's in the classier areas. A large parking garage for private space vessels can be seen
* Chii takes a deep breath and sighs gently, actually beginning to smile for once. So much more fun to be around these parts.
* Marcus` whistles, peering about. "So i'm trying to figure out why we haven't moved to this place. Talk about being in heaven."
<SPoC> <Dias> You do remember what happened the last time we were here, right?
* Ariel scowls as she's declothed, moving to the edge of the pool, and keeping her head below the edge. She just eyes Zephyr.
<SPoC> Is it because Erusian males get laid once every 4 years?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits on the ground, out of arms reach. "Hi, Mom. What's wrong?"
<Marcus`> * Theron peers at SPoC. "Sex has nothing to do with such a thing."
<DeathStar> 6* Scoping out one of the closed businesses, as a beautiful woman with long hair that's dark with blue streaks through it. She appears to be wearing an outfit that stands out - she looks like a rogue captain
* Ariel blows aggrivated bubbles in the pool.
<Marcus`> Yeah, we won our ship back. Besides, I'm a modest gambler.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr grins from ear to ear.
<SPoC> <Dias> Good, and remember what happened with the owner?
<SPoC> Than why is it?
<Marcus`> Freaked out and devoted his life to getting back at you. It was quite funny.
<Marcus`> <Theron> It is simply something that I do not think I would be good at.
<SPoC> <Dias> Tell that to my associates who died.
* Ariel removes her soaked sarong, folding it over enough so that it comes off as opaque. She ties the cloth around her chest as an improvised top.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, blinking. "Uh..."
* Chii eyes the woman, holding her right arm with her left. She takes another drink, waiting to see what she might be up to, moving a bit closer.
<SPoC> It is not something I am well versed in myself.
<Marcus`> Maybe you shouldn't have been doing illegal things anyway. Eh?
<SPoC> <Dias> Hey. 6He points at Marcus. 1"Illegal is in the eye of the beholder."
<Marcus`> No. Illegal is in the eye of the government.
<DeathStar> 6* The woman takes out her datapad, holding it up at the building, doing something with it.
<Marcus`> <Theron> But I trust you are doing well.
<SPoC> <Dias> UT! Let's not worry about such trivial things
* Chii moves upbeside her. 1"Are you going to set up a vendor here?"
<DeathStar> 6* The woman glances at Chii. "It is a nice location."
<Marcus`> I'll take that as a 'Yes, Marcus. You are right and I am wrong.'
<SPoC> <Dias> Watch it. 6He moves into a bar with Marcus
<SPoC> It is hard to say. She is 15.
<Chii> Have you been here before?
* Marcus` steps into the bar and glances around.
<DeathStar> 6* The bar is unusual, in that everyone's attention is focused on a speaker that cannot be seen due to the number of people. A female voice is speaking, telling them that the Tsivrixsh will be attacking the planet soon, and that they need to take refuge off planet.
<DeathStar> <Woman> Yes. And you?
* Ariel climbs out of the pool and holds her hand out to Zephyr.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sighs and hands over the top.
<SPoC> 6Dias blinks and tries to peer around to see the woman.
* Chii shakes her head slowly, taking another drink and letting the conversation drag slightly. 1"No, I have never been here-- Though I am finding it quite relaxing."
* Marcus` arches a brow, at hearing the words tsiv and attack, he peers too, trying to get her in view.
<Marcus`> <Theron> She is Warren's child. If anything, she should be a good learning experience for when the time comes that you decide to have a child of your own.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina McCormick shifts into view as she talks to the bar crowd. She appears to be wearing a flight jacket for some ship.
<SPoC> 6Dias scowls and quicly cilmbs up on Macus to see Katrina McCormick. His jaw drops.
* Marcus` widens his eyes. "Holy shit, man."
* Ariel takes it casually, "...careful how you escalate a war, Zeph." She doesn't seem angry
<SPoC> <Dias> A child of my own?
<SPoC> NRP: SPoC
<DeathStar> <Woman> Jarivan is a lovely planet.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes, ma'am. 6* She eyes the ground meekly.
<Chii> It was a little disturbing to hear that it may not be for much longer.
<Marcus`> <Theron> That is, if you ever decide to do such a thing. *he steps into the casino and glances around*
<SPoC> I have never put thought into it. 6She steps in beside Theron
<DeathStar> <Woman> Yes. You should probably get off planet while you can. 6* She turns to go, pocketing her datapad.
<DeathStar> 6* The crowd murmurs, mostly in disbelief. Katrina sighs as they turn away to their drinks.
<Marcus`> <Theron> It is logical that should a time of peace come, your thoughts may drift to such ideas.
<Chii> Hm? You know something?
<SPoC> 6Dias drops off Marcus. 1"Let's go say hi." 6He begins moving through the crowd
* Ariel hugs Zephyr... undoing her top, but not removing it herself.
<DeathStar> <Woman> You could say that. The Tsivrixsh and EarthGov forces are fighting not too far from here.
<Marcus`> Dude, we're supposed to be laying low. *he says and moves after Dias.*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina rakes her hand through her hair, glancing at a watch on her wrist.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr acks, reaching back to fix it. "H-Hey!"
* Chii puts a hand to her hip, reaching into her bag to click her comm on. 1"So why are you looking at a lease?"
<Chii> Seems like a bad investment.
<DeathStar> 6* The woman smiles at Chii, winks, and moves off.
<Marcus`> * Theron moves about the casino, inspecting people playing games, looking for someone acting shifty.
* Ariel just looks innocent.
<SPoC> <Dias> So we lie. 6He eyes Marcus then slides up behind Kat. 1"Such a lovely shade of red."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances back at Dias and Marcus.
<SPoC> 6Dias smiles
<Marcus`> Hey. *he smiles*
* Chii brings her comm out and wonders if she paged Paladin properly.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks momentarily surprised, then covers it well. "I wondered when EarthGov would show up."
<SPoC> <Dias> Huh? Earthgov?
<Marcus`> Who? Oh us? We're on vacation.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I see. Then please enjoy yourselves. 6* She says blandly, turning for the exit.
<SPoC> <Dias> What's with the preacher ordeal?
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin's voice comes on the comm. "Yes?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What? Oh that? That's just for fun. 6* She steps out.
* Marcus` glances at Dias. "Wow."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr grabs a towel, drying off.
<SPoC> <Dias> Yeah, that was just odd.
* Chii turns and begins wandering back down the hotel halls. 1"Eh, found someone a little suspicious. Marking a lease in the hotel, but apparently knew about the skirmishing and something happening soon. Couldn't get more without giving away that I was here for an agenda. Woman, middle-aged, blue streaks in the hair."
* Marcus` turns and moves out after her, stepping out. "Whoa hey Kat."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> That's it?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina moves along the street, not slowing down.
<SPoC> 6Dias let's the two get ahead and pulls out his comm. 1"Hey Paladin..."
<Chii> More than anything I've heard from anyone else." 6Almost snarls. 1"If you see her, just be aware."
* Ariel wraps a towel around her shoulders, taking the opertunity to fix her top. "...you're quite the trouble maker, y'know."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Me? 6* She looks innocent.
* Marcus` eyes her and moves to follow her. "Kat, hold up"
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin switches to Dias. "Yes?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks at Marcus, not slowing down. "What do you want, Marcus?"
<SPoC> 6Dias moves out himself now, following safely behind Marcus but doing his best to keep hidden. 1"Katrina McCormicks here and you won't believe what she was preaching at the bar about."
* Ariel smiles a little and shakes her head, "No, my other troublesome daughter."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> What?
<SPoC> <Dias> About how everyone needs to leave because of some visitors that'll be arriving soon.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Oh, that one. I'll have a talk with her. 6* She nods, pretending to be serious. She flips on the comms since she sees the lights are on.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I see.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Did you find out how she learned that?
<Marcus`> Uh, well just wondering what's up. You know, haven't seen you in a bit. Wondering what I did to get the 'tude.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Why don't you enjoy your vacation? 6* She states simply.
<SPoC> <Dias> No, we lied about why we were here and she just accepted it..
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Did she?
* Chii moves through the lobby and exits the front, stretching and gazing about.
<SPoC> <Dias> Well in a non-chalant way.
<Marcus`> Because maybe I'd rather talk to you. You're in a hurry, got somewhere else to be?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Yes.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin hmmms.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Keep following her.
* Marcus` tilts his head to glance at her. "Where'd you run off too anyway? I just thought you took the job on the PAX."
<SPoC> <Dias> That I can do. 6He clicks the comm off and pockets it.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina spreads her arms. "Sorry, can't talk." 6* She steps into a hotel building with a large casino.
* Chii decides to walk the street and peruse the other locals.
* SPoC glances at a table as she passes by.
* Marcus` pauses, he glances up at the casino, then steps in.
<SPoC> 6Dias slides in after Marcus, shifting into a crowd himself
<Marcus`> <Theron> I feel as if searching for a piece of straw in a stack of needles.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina moves over to the elevators in the back, getting in wiht a bunch of others.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr taps her chin. "Katrina McCormick." 6* She clicks off the comm, finished listening in.
<SPoC> <Dias> Marcus, tell me what floor she get's off on. 6He begins moving up the stairs.
* Ariel pauses, "Katrina?"
* Marcus` nods and steps up to the elevator.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> She's on the planet, too. 6* She thinks about that.
<DeathStar> 6* The elevator stops on several floors.
<Ariel> "Why would she be here?"
* Marcus` lists them off to Dias.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I don't know.
<SPoC> 6Dias glances out the hall at each floor. Than moves up to the next one
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina gets out on the sixth floor and moves over to a room, pulls out a key, unlocks it, and walks inside.
* Marcus` pulls up his comm. "I'll be watching the exits. Comm me if you need me."
<SPoC> 6Dias slides out onto the sixth floor casually and eyes the room number she went into.
* Ariel frowns, pondering the implications of that
<DeathStar> 6* 669
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Location: Pool
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sits around the pool at midnight with his whacky team of heroes
<DeathStar> <Paladin> So, that's the situation thus far.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits about, wearing a light jacket now over her bikini
<Marcus`> *Theron sits there, unsuccessful on his front with SPoC. "It is most curious that Miss McCormick was here."
* Chii arrives late, holding yet another different drink and peering at the group.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> And the blue haired woman. She sounds familiar.
* Marcus` stands there with his arms crossed. "Yeah. If it's that cartel lady we met before..."
<Marcus`> Dias. What was her name?
* SPoC shrugs
<SPoC> NRP: Dias
<Marcus`> Right, stupid me asking you to remember something.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I did check out the building Chii mentioned. It's a business that stores information for the various rich investors of the planet. It's a gold mind for knowledge of wealth
<Marcus`> The Cartel deal with anything that turns a profit, right? It might be unrelated to the Tsiv.
<SPoC> Dude, you know how many girls there are out there?
<SPoC> NRP: Dias sigh
<Chii> Interesting.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Okay, so we know blue hair lady's angle. What's Kat's?
<SPoC> <Dias> How does she even know about this all?
<Marcus`> If she's on the PAX, she could have overheard.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Possible. It could explain why she knows about the attack
<SPoC> <Dias> Well yeah but does this even sound like her?
<DeathStar> <Paladin> What are you saying?
<Marcus`> I think it does, if Kat found a way to be able to save innocents from the Tsiv. She would
<SPoC> <Dias> I guess I just can't picture her trying to suddenly get invovled on a planet like this.
<Marcus`> .
<SPoC> Why not contact PAX than?
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Could she be a shapeshifter?
<SPoC> <Dias> It's possible man.
<Marcus`> She did seem shocked to see us. Thought she quickly hid it, then ran off immediately.
<Marcus`> Then when I started asking personal questions, she blew me off.
* Chii seems annoyed at this point, but doesn't say anything.
<Ariel> "...if she's supposed to be on PAX, we should contact them there."
<SPoC> It is possible the Dark One's would notice and warn the shapeshifter of our presence.
<Ariel> "Though... if she was a shapeshifter. It leads us to question... why would a shapeshifter be warning people about a Tsiv attack?"
<Chii> Why would they be using Katrina's appearance to do something like this?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Chaos?
<Marcus`> Yeah, it's why I don't think she's a shapeshifter.
<Marcus`> I mean, John used to be an activist. Who's to say he didn't get it from her?
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin considers
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I will contact our ambassador on PAX, see if he knows anything about Katrina McCormick being there, but I think we should follow her. Who wants the job?
<Chii> We don't know anything.
* Chii eyes Dias and Marcus, considering.
<Marcus`> She already knows I've been tailing her.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sighs. "Fine. Chii, you tail her."
<Chii> Got it.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Marcus and Dias, along with Zephyr and Ariel, try to learn more about the blue haired woman.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Everyone else will continue to look for Dark One leads.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Dismissed
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin stands up and walks off
* Chii sighs, downing the rest of her drink. 1"Time to ditch the bikini."
<Ariel> "So where was this blue haired woman seen last?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *looks at Chii for that info*
<Marcus`> * Theron stands and nods to SPoC, walking off.
<Chii> The information shop. She went in deeper, so she probably has a place here. Wait for her near the shop or the casinos. You'd be less noticed in the activity.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Whewww...
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-588.8.6
<DeathStar> Location: Jarivan
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina exits her hotel room, moving down the hallway
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is at a hotel near the information building. She plays with a slot machine, and keeps losing credits
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Mom. Can I have another credit?
<Ariel> "...did you gamble away all the money you got from Darien already?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes. 6* She tries to look cute, but it's harder at 24.
* Marcus` has his arms behind his head, glancing out and about.
* Chii steps casually out from behind a cleaning attendant, eyeing Katrina as she moves away.
* Ariel shakes her head, and tosses Zephyr 10 credits. "...last you're getting on this trip."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr smiles, and begins to gamble with them
<Marcus`> * Theron peers about on the streets, looking for someone suspicious.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina exits the hotel, getting into a cab.
* SPoC glances around, beside Theron. 1"It is even extravagent out here."
* Chii moves back behind a gaggle of people and calls her own, keeping an eye on Katrina.
<Marcus`> <Theron> Indeed. But we're looking for something specific. We must be focused.
<SPoC> Agreed. 6She moves along the street.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina's cab takes her to a nude beach, where she gets out and moves along to a changing room
<SPoC> <Dias> You sure she said the blue haired chick was around here?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr comes back and leans over Ariel's shoulder a moment later. Apparantly she's broke again
* Ariel puts an arm around Zephyr, and watches out the window. "You know... that's how they make so much money."
* Chii has her cab stop slowly behind the other after Katrina walks in, narrowing her eyes as she gets out. Maybe she should have kept the bikini instead of the jeans and chemisse.
* Marcus` peers over at Zephyr. "You know those things are rigged anyway, right?"
<DeathStar> <Voice> They do make a lot of money on them.
* Chii remains at the gate and focuses on the room.
* Marcus` tilts his head towards the voice.
<SPoC> <Dias> That's why you play the cards and the- 6He pauses, looking over at the voice.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina steps out in a bikini, moving to the beach, where she removes the top and lays down to sunbathe
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart stands there, bluestreaks and all.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances at Iceheart.
<SPoC> 6Dias looks at Iceheart. 1"I should know you."
* Marcus` widens his eyes. "I do know you."
* Ariel looks over at Iceheart, but seems less than surprised. She doesn't know that many people with blue hair.
<DeathStar> <Iceheart> Iceheart. 6* She says in greeting
<SPoC> <Dias> Dias. 6He bows before non-chalantly
<DeathStar> <Iceheart> Can I invite you all for some drinks? 6* She offers, motioning to a table on the other side
<SPoC> <Dias> They free?
<DeathStar> <Iceheart> Of course.
<Marcus`> Sure.
<SPoC> <Dias> A bonus than. I wouldn't be a gentlemen if I turned a lady down for a drink.
* Chii grumbles and moves across the street where she can still see Katrina, grabbing an information booklet to 'peruse.'
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart smiles and moves over to the table
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks at Ariel
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina fabulously soaks up the sun
<SPoC> 6Dias moves over to the table himself and plops down.
* Marcus` walks over to the table, sitting down.
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart motions a server over
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sighs. "Men."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr follows
<DeathStar> <Iceheart> Get these fine people whatever they want
* Marcus` gives his order and glances at Iceheart. "Fine?"
<SPoC> <Dias> I'll take a Trailing Whiskey
<DeathStar> <Iceheart> Did I use the wrong choice of adjectives?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits, mumbling a water.
<SPoC> 6Dias leans over to Zephyr. 1"Psssst. You're legal now."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr makes a meh sound
<Marcus`> Oh no. I am pretty fine, if I do say so myself.
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart smiles at that, and the server moves to comply
<SPoC> 6Dias shrugs and looks over at Iceheart. 1"So what brings you 'roung these parts?
<DeathStar> <Iceheart> Entertainment.
<DeathStar> <Iceheart> And a little business.
<Marcus`> It's always business with folks from the cartel, isn't it? I respect that.
<SPoC> <Dias> You know, I remember you being more rugged.
<DeathStar> <Iceheart> More rugged? 6* She sounds amused
* Chii yawns slightly, having gone over the pamphlet many times at this point.
<Marcus`> He just means you could kick his ass.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina rolls onto her stomach now
<Ariel> "...that probally hasn't changed."
<SPoC> <Dias> Ok, you came off as more butch if I remember right
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart cups her hands together, looking at Dias as their drinks arrive. "A lady can't refine herself?"
<SPoC> <Dias> I can't see why not.
<Marcus`> Anyone can change. Look at me.
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart eyes Marcus
<SPoC> <Dias> I wish you'd change into less annoying.
* Ariel sighs, "Well, the more things change..."
<DeathStar> 6* As SPoC and Theron wander, they would notice an explosion coming from the side of the bank, and people making out with lots of money
<Marcus`> Wow you guys really know how to bring a guy down.
* SPoC 's head snaps over at the explosion. 1"I believe that is not normal."
<Marcus`> * Theron widens his eyes and moves towards it quickly. "Indeed, it is not."
<DeathStar> 6* They people move to a spot, and are beamed out in a teleport.
<Marcus`> * Theron pulls up his comm. "Paladin."
<DeathStar> 6* An alarm can be heard across the street from the information building
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin answers. "Yes?"
* SPoC tilts her head. 1"That is even more intersting. She looks over at the other alarm going off and begins wlking towards that building
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pauses, looking back.
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart finishes her own drink, as if completely tuning out the alarm from the information building that the team had been watching until she distracted them'
<Marcus`> <Theron> We just witnessed a bank robbery. They teleported away. Does this seem suspicious to you as well?
<DeathStar> <Paladin> ... Huh?
<Marcus`> <Theron> Common criminals can not afford teleporting devices.
* Marcus` tilts his head. "Holy shit. You...wow that was good."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin comms Marcus. "What is happening on your end?"
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart stands. "Well, I should really go."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Whoa, wait, what--
<SPoC> <Dias> What? Come on. The drinks haven't even shown up yet.
<Marcus`> <Marcus on Comm> Well we just got fucked. The blue haired woman, Iceheart, distracted us as the information building was attacked.
* Marcus` had stepped away from the table as he said that.
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart moves away from the table, heading for the exit
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Stop her. I want answers.
* Ariel rests a hand on Iceheart's shoulder, "The night's still young. What's the hurry?"
* Marcus` glances over his shoulder. "Get her Dias. Paladin's orders."
<SPoC> 6Dias stands up. 1"That I can do."
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart glances at Ariel, then shrugs as she's teleported away
* Marcus` gives Paladin the ok and closes the comm.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stands up now, checking her watch. She grabs a comm, talking into it
<SPoC> <Dias> Ahh crap.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sighs. He bangs his head into his table
* Marcus` pauses and sighs, bringing up his comm, "Ok, she teleported away before we could get her."
* Chii eyes Katrina, musing.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> We need to find their ship.
* Ariel scowls and turns on her comm to listen.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina pulls on her bikini and begins to move quickly away from the beach
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr lets out her breath. "We couldn't have won, right? Not against that."
<SPoC> <Dias> Nah, teleportings cheating.
<Marcus`> * Theron glances up into the sky, to see if there is a cartel ship directly above them.
<DeathStar> 6* No Cartel ships in the sky.
<Ariel> "...she teleported out of my grip. I didn't expect it worked in that proximity."
* Marcus` sighs. "Why don't we have teleporters again?"
<SPoC> <Dias> Cuz we're not cheap.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin goes quiet, then begins to speak. "The Tsivrixsh are headed to Jarivan. They broke through out lines."
<Ariel> "I'm still used to them being fatal over time."
* SPoC glances at her comm. 1"Is it possible that they timed this for a reason?
<Marcus`> <Theron on Comm> I suspect the Cartel are using long range teleporters attached upon their persons. I doubt we can find them at this time. Though we may still try.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina moves over some bushes, pulling them aside to uncover a motorcycle. She leans back to look at Chii, winks at her, cranks up and drives off.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin speaks over the comm. "I'll work on tracing them. In the meantime, we need to get ready to get off this planet before it's hit by the enemy."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Pull back to the hotel.
<Marcus`> * Theron glances at SPoC and begins to move back towards the hotel.
* Chii ponders throwing a shuriken at its tire, but with her track record lately, Katrina'd wind up maimed or dead.
<Marcus`> Well so much for us being the cool ones, right? *he stands up and downs his drink, making an ack face and then shakes his head, turning to walk out*
<SPoC> 6Dias grabs his drink and downs it and walks out after Marcus
* SPoC turns, moving with Theron
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina drives away from Chii and out of sight
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pulls Ariel along. "Okay, maybe I got why they did this. The planet's about to go right? I guess they figured they'd take it instead of letting the Tsivrixsh have it?"
* Chii makes a note to carry around tracers in the future, shrugs and heads back for the hotel, having wasted her time.
<Marcus`> I should have known Iceheart was playing us. She was being too nice.
<Ariel> "It's possible..."
<SPoC> <Dias> Dude, I totally told you she wasn't butch enough
<SPoC> <Dias> But nooo, you had to bring out the everybody can change speech.
<Marcus`> Oh you fell for it too. Put a hot body in front of you and you'll jump through hoops.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, Ridiariums and Tsivrixshs begin to appear in the streets from beam ins
<SPoC> <Dias> Ah crap....
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr frowns, forming a hand gun
<DeathStar> 6* People begin to panic as the impossible happens
* Marcus` widens his eyes, reaching around, no weapons. "...."
* Chii reaches down and pulls up her comm, staring through the cab windows. She hits transmission. 1"Uh. Thanks for the heads up."
<DeathStar> 6* A Ridiarium grabs Chii's cab and tosses it like the Hulk
* SPoC pulls out a slim combat knife from her top.
* Chii braces herself using her legs and hands along the roof. 1"Son of a bitch."
<Chii> Hope you have your seatbelt on.
<DeathStar> 6* Chii's taxi slams into a building and explodes in a fatal explosion.
* Ariel forms a sword, wishing she had a better way to deal with these. "...the timing is a little too good."
<Marcus`> * Theron pulls out a small pistol, narrowing his eyes. He hits his comm, "Paladin, the Tsiv and Ridarium's are beaming in. Orders?"
<DeathStar> 6* Thankfully, Chii and the driver appear on the ramp of a ship
<Chii> ...
* Chii stares and doubletakes.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks down at her, still wearing her bikini
<SPoC> <Dias> I don't think we can take them all on.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Get to the shuttle
* Chii peers at Katrina. 1"You know, that's all your fault. Old days I'd have leapt out the window and saved myself, but nooo... Now I'm thinking about them." 6Gestures at the driver.
<DeathStar> 6* A Ridiarium grabs a guy and rips him in two
<Marcus`> *Theron tilts his head and frowns, he begins to run towards the shuttle.
<SPoC> 6Dias growls slightly
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina raises a brow, then waves refugees around Chii and the driver into the Cartel ship, where htey're piling in the hanger
* SPoC runs alongside Theron.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, you're lucky I thought enough to have the ship's sensors watch you
* Marcus` sighs. "Yeah, this fucking sucks." He begins to move towards the shuttle.
<Chii> <Chii> Luck? You thought about me. How sweet.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... 6* She begins to move for a Ridarium
<SPoC> <Dias> Zephyr while I agree with your bravado, I don't think we can take this many on.
* Chii gazes around, staring at the refugees. 1"We have time for a thank you kiss?"
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart leans around. "When you're done flirting, McCormick, we need to hurry before we're blasted from orbit."
* Ariel seems to agree as well, as she moves in attempt to draw the enemy's attention.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles at Iceheart, and just pats Chii. She waves people. "Hurry, people."
* Chii stares coldly toward Iceheart. 1"Heh. Thought you were odd..."
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart eyes Chii back. "You must be Chii."
* Chii blinks. 1"Depends on who's asking."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr goes with Ariel. Hey, she's with her mom, after all. The Ridiariums turn to face the two
<DeathStar> 6 Iceheart rolls her eyes adn moves to deal with the bridge
<SPoC> 6Dias sighs and dashes in behind the two.
<Chii> Pointed one, that.
* Chii turns and at least helps direct traffic.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> She's a marshmellow inside. 6* She notes.
* Marcus` groans and pulls up his comm. "Ariel, Zephyr and Dias are engaging. Trying to bring some of the heat off of the civillians."
<Chii> You're good at attracting those.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Mmmm.
* Ariel moves in quick and low, aiming her plasma blade for one of the rockmen's throats... or the closest thing he has to one.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sighs. "I'll try to get the shuttle to you."
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridiarium watches her cut into his rock throat. He grabs Ariel with his rock hands, only to be shot a few times by Zephyr
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Aim for joints.
<Marcus`> <Comm> Right. *he turns to move after the four*
<SPoC> 6Dias crouches and leaps over Ariel and Zephyr, flipping in the air and grabbing onto the Ridariums head
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridiarium ruhs? and looks up
* Ariel nods, stabing the blade into the shoulder.
* Chii brings up her comm with her left hand. 1"Hey, uh. I'm okay if anyone cared. The cartel folks are running a dropship for the civilians at my locale."
<SPoC> 6Dias jams his fingers into the things eye sockets if he can
<DeathStar> 6* The shoulder stiffens, so the Ridiarum uses his food fist to punch Dias' headi n
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr forms her dragoon bustah cannon and fires at it's leg joint
<SPoC> 6Dias drops like a rock
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina grins, clearly enjoying herself as people rush in
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridiarium topples backwards, falling toward Dias
* Chii clips the comm to her back pocket after receiving a typical no response.
<Marcus`> *Theron would reach the shuttle?
<Chii> So mind if I ask why you ran off?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... I needed a change.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin glances at Theron and SPoC reaching the shuttle?
* Chii pauses and eyes her for a moment. 1"...A good one?"
* SPoC runs up the ramp.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina shrugs. "I was tired of doing things for others. I'm doing things for myself."
<SPoC> 6Dias lies there, his impending doom falling towards him
<Chii> Well hell. We traded roles? I want a refund.
<Marcus`> * Theron jogs up the ramp, then immediately goes to grab his weapons.
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridiarium lands on Dias
* Chii balls her fist and raises it, snarling. 1"Get your asses moving quicker or I'll drop inches off your heights myself!"
<DeathStar> 6* The civilians panic and rush in
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina shrugs. "So you're my role model."
<Chii> Tch. What's in this for you?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr's eyes widen as Dias gets crushed
<DeathStar> 6* A second Ridiarium picks up the first and swings him at Ariel
* Marcus` widens his eyes, kneeling over to turn into his wolf form, snarling as he attempts to throw the ridarium off Dias, or at least roll it aside.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Hard to explain
<DeathStar> 6* The last of the civilians get onto the ship
* Ariel ducks to the side, bringing the plasma blade around for the back of it's knee
<SPoC> 6Dias lies there, all crushed like probably.
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridiarium roars in anger as it steps forward
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr slides over to check on Dias
<Chii> Try me. There's a lot of BS going on right now.
<SPoC> 6Dias doesn't breathe.
* Marcus` kneels beside Zephyr and Dias.
* Marcus` shifts back to his human form, having missed the moment to be super cool and strong. "...he'd better not be doing his CPR trick."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> This group works for itself and does for itself. We make profit, and we help others on the way. It's just us. We look out for each other, and we're there for each other
<Chii> The cartel?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina moves over to hit the ramp close button. "Can't tell you that, Chii. Sorry."
* Ariel turns around to fire a plasma blast at the other knee
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr begins to do CPR on Dias
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridiarium turns after being hit again. It drops the first Ridiarium
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin brings the shuttle near Ariel and the others, the ramp down
<SPoC> 6Dias coughs briefly than kisses Zephyr, only to groan in pain.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr wipes her lips. "You ass."
* Marcus` groans. "I told you." He lifts Dias up and throws him over his shoulder, moving towards the shuttle.
* Chii stares quietly at Katrina. 1"...Well, I'm here for you and all." 6She eyes the closing ramp, getting the picture that apparently she's not invited so she grins widely and and waves nonchalantly.
<Chii> Don't forget to call me.
<SPoC> <Dias> Now I know what it feels like to be Marcus after-AHHHH! 6He howls in pain as he's lifted up and thrown over. 1"Marcus after a fat chick fucks him."
* Marcus` throws Dias onto the shuttle, glancing at Zephyr. "Grab your mom and get on this shuttle."
<Marcus`> * Theron pulls up his rifle, aiming at the ridarium fighting Ariel.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina sighs. "We're probably not going to be on the same side next time, Chii. We are bad guys." 6* She notes with a smile, and the ramp closes.
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridiarium punches at Ariel
* SPoC levels her rifle and fires a charged shot for it's shoulder joint.
* Ariel moves under the arm, and stabs up into the shoulder... glad these are atleast relatively slow
<SPoC> 6Dias howls more in pain as he hits the shuttle floor and slides.
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridiarium is hit by SPoC. It turns and grabs Ariel before she stabs it
* Chii narrows her eyes at the closed ramp. 1"...Whatever. Not like I'm a good person anyway. The only one that's ever called me a 'good girl' was you, so I bet it takes one to know one."
* Chii turns her back on the ship and gazes around, since she doesn't have a clue where the hell she is.
<Marcus`> *Theron aims and fires for the wrist joint of the arm holding Ariel.
<DeathStar> 6* The ship takes off behind Chii
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr fires as well
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridiarium lets Ariel go, roars, and retreats
* SPoC fires a shot for the back of it's leg as it retreats
<DeathStar> 6* The Ridiarium is hit again. It turns and charges the shuttle
* Ariel fires a plasma shot at the Ridiarium as she moves to join the others
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr gets onto the shuttle
<Marcus`> <Theron> It appears that you pissed off.
<SPoC> It would appear so.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin lifts the shuttle up as the Ridiarium goes for a shoulder ram. It falls over from all the joint damage.
* Chii runs to get out of the building and probably head for the roof.
<Marcus`> <Theron> Interesting. *He notes*
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin turns and flies for Chii's comm signal
<DeathStar> 6* From orbit, blasts rain down from the sky, hitting certain buildings.
* Marcus` glances around. "Dear god..."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin brings the shuttle around to the roof of the building Chii is on, the ramp still down
<SPoC> 6Dias just closes his eyes, choosing to sleep this of
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr spits out Dias kiss
* Marcus` glances at Zephyr. "I told you he was going to do it."
* Chii lands in a crouch on the ramp, having jumped from the edge. She moves over and hits the close switch, tossing her bag aside.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin flies off. Moments later, the building Chii was on is vaped.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks back at Chii
* Chii looks far calmer than when she arrived, and goes to sit in the copilot's seat, leaning back and staring at the roof.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Did you learn anything more about McCormick's involvement?
* Ariel glances to Zephyr... she'll let her decide what to do about Dias.
<Chii> She's a 'bad guy.'
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin pauses. "Okay..."
<Chii> Who just loaded up city blocks worth of refugees and took them out of a strategic long-range carpeting.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin looks at Chii like she's giving him contradictory information
* Chii shrugs slightly. 1"...She's with the blue lady. Doing what she wants."
<Ariel> "So... she's a rogue element."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I see. And she just made off with a lot of cash and information.
<Chii> She's a renegade 'good girl' going through a mid-life crisis.
<Marcus`> Glad to hear Kat is living her life the way she wants.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr peers at Marcus
* Chii closes her eyes. 1"Far as I'm concerned, she's not with the Ridarium, Tsivrixsh, or Dark Ones. None of my business to stop her."
<Marcus`> Better than doing something you hate every single day. Right Dias? *he kicks him*
<SPoC> <Dias> Ri-OWWWWW! 6He howls madly in pain. 1"You ass!"
<Marcus`> Glad to see you can take getting sat on by a Rid.
<Chii> The money would have been appropriated by our enemy. That's neither to our advantage nor disadvantage that they took it. If we need the information... Well. We know who to leave a note out for to do some business.
<SPoC> <Dias> I'll show you getting sat on by a rid.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hmm.
<SPoC> I doubt she will do business with us.
* Chii blinks and stares back at SPoC. 1"Fine. Leave it to me, then."
<Marcus`> * Theron sits down, a frown on his face.
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-588.8.7
<DeathStar> Location: HQ
<DeathStar> 6* So Sera can RP for 3 mins
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stands there. "Well, I guess I'll go back to Darien's."
* Chii leans down and narrows her eyes at Zephyr. 1"..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr blinks, eyeing Chii back
* Jennifer` looks at SPoC, poking her, "Tell me everything that happened?"
* Marcus` glances from Chii to Zephyr.
<SPoC> 6Dias swings his hand down on Chii's head. 1"It's rude to narrow your eyes at a girl."
<Chii> You're a sharpshooter, right?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Uh, yeah.
* Chii reaches up and catches Dias' wrist, not really up for being hit.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin walks by in his civilian outfit still
<Chii> Can we have a little demo before you run off?
<SPoC> <Dias> Fiesty. 6He grabs her ass with his free hand.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> No thanks.
* Chii mule kicks Dias without looking.
<SPoC> 6Dias luckily is standing beside her.
<Marcus`> Dude, Chii. Stop being a bitch.
* Chii stares back at the two blankly. Got they're annoying.
<Marcus`> Hey Zeph, i'll see you around. *he smiles*
* Chii peers at Zephyr. 1"Not a contest or anything. I just never really saw much of you before."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr waves at Marcus, then frowns at Chii. "I don't feel like wasting energy, though."
<SPoC> 6Dias pulls both his hands back. 1"Ahh she's got Dragoon envy."
* Ariel eyes Chii uncertainly, not denying or backing up her request.
<Chii> Then you can use one of my guns.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm not good with other guns.
<SPoC> 6Dias gives Zephyr a thumbs up. 1"Catch ya 'round Zephys."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyrs admits sheepishly.
<Chii> Oh. Understandable. Wouldn't be fair since I'm use them anyway.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr waves at Dias
<Chii> Another time then.
<Jennifer`> "Just glad you all made it back okay."
* Chii turns and ambles off, bringing out her comm and eyeing it oddly.
<SPoC> Of course. 6She nods to Jennifer.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks at Ariel. "She's an odd one."
<Marcus`> *Theron has made his way to the mess hall.
<Marcus`> Careful, she'll get a crush on you. *he notes with a smile, turning to walk off*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Huh?
* Ariel nods in agreement. Then pauses. "There wasn't a debrief to happen now, was there?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I don't think so. Paladin snuck off in a very admirable way.
<DeathStar> 6* Caduceus stops Paladin. "We have a situation."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin stares, then sighs. "What?"
<DeathStar> <Caduceus> Someone managed to get into the cell and beat the prisoner to the brink of death.
* Ariel nods thoughtfully, "Then... I think I'll join you."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin stares.
<SPoC> 6Dias walks off himself, albeit sorely
<DeathStar> <Caduceus> They also managed to avoid all the camera feeds, so you shouldn't bother checking. I managed to stablize the prisoner, but I don't think he'll be using certain parts of his genitals any time soon
<Jennifer`> Jennifer> "So let's get a bite to eat and you tell me everything."
<SPoC> If that is what you would like to do, than we will.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin nods once, slowly. Chii was with them...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Kay.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr smiles.
<Marcus`> * Theron sips a nice hot cup of coco, apparently this is a way to relax.
* Chii gets an idea about her comm. She may know how to get into touch with Katrina eventually, but files the thought away until she's talking to one of the tech wizards. She just makes bombs. She pulls the comm around and dials Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl answers -- not.
* Chii leaves a dozen annoying messages, then goes to shower.
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Tue Apr 01 23:08:04 2008

Session Start: Tue Apr 01 23:45:13 2008
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20080401.log'
<DeathStar> RESUME
<DeathStar> 6* Caduceus puts Dias in the medical bay to recover. Next to Scar
* SPoC is now known as Chad`Winters
<Kit> 6Chii slides into the medbay, gaping. 1"He!"
<DeathStar> 6* Caduceus looks at Chii blandly.
<Kit> 6Chii runs over and examines Scar. 1"Woah."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dias scowls in pain.
<DeathStar> 6* Scar groans in pain, missing important parts of his lower anatomy
<Kit> <Chii> Awesome!
<DeathStar> <Caduceus> You would think that.
<Kit> <Chii> And why wouldn't I?
<DeathStar> 6* Caduceus shakes his head.
<Jackieness> NRP: ni ni
* Jackieness has left #taw
<DeathStar> 6* Caduceus goes back to doing work, leaving Scar to moan and groan with Chii watching
<Kit> 6Chii points and laughs, then runs out.
* Jennifer` is now known as Seraphna
<DeathStar> 6* Drake watches Chii run by. He rubs the back of his head
<Kit> 6Chii runs back, jogging in place. 1"Drake!"
<Kit> <Chii> You should go see Scar. It's fucking hilarious.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake stares at her. "Uh..."
Session Close: Wed Apr 02 00:00:00 2008