Session Start: Tue May 13 20:00:16 2008
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20080513.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-589.3.1
<DeathStar> Location: HQ
<DeathStar> 6* The team has been informed about a meeting that is occurring in the next ten minutes.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sits in the meeting room, getting datapads hooked up for the information to be presented.
<Marcus`> * Theron enters the room, moving silently to his usual seat.
<Kit> 6Dawn sides at an end of the table, scouring over his two, leaning on a hand with a sigh. He still hasn't found much related to him or Fiore in the records-- and even still, continues to go sleepless sometimes trying to find it or otherwise worrying.
* SPoC steps in after Theron. she takes a seat beside him and pulls out her notebook
* Myria follows Theron into the meeting room before flopping into her usual seat.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks into the room in her uniform, her hair done in a ponytail. Her eyes still look tired, and it's clear her nightmares are persisting.
* Sally`Wolf steps into the room in proper uniform, her hair tied up, she takes a seat with no care as to who she's near.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina walks into the room, taking care not to sit near Wolf, since they don't get along, and there's no reason to antagonize the woman further
<SPoC> 6Dias comes running in, panting from loss of breath
* Marcus` walks out of the mess hall, chewing on something, making his way towards the meeting room, he steps in and takes the last bite ofhis sandwich, moving over and sitting down.
<DeathStar> 6* Scar moves in, the guards not going inside since there's enough people inside to bust his ass if he tries anything
<DeathStar> 6* He sits down near Wolf.
<Ariel> 6* Em sits quietly at the table, being uncharacteristically professional for the moment.
<SPoC> 6Dias eyes the time and smirks cockily. 1"HAH."
* Sally`Wolf smiles at Scar and leans back.
<Kit> 6Chii stares at the three professional women.
<Myria> 6<14Cassandra6> *enters the meeting room unexpectedly, wearing her full uniform.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin looks at Dias.
<Kit> 6Chii peers at the fourth.
<Kit> <Chii> Did I miss something? Are we holding a stockowner's meeting?
<Sally`Wolf> "It's a military unit, you normally wear a uniform."
<SPoC> 6Dias seems to be celebrating something and he plops down in a chair.
* Marcus` chews casually, glancing around at everyone, gulping down his last bite.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Lets begin. I've asked Miss. Arakawa to join us today because of some insight she may be able to give us.
<Kit> 6Chii peers down at her garb of unbuttoned capris and a bodysuit top with a lightweight scarf tied around her neck to lazily proclaim 'I'm a ninja with stereotypes.'
<Myria> 6<14Cassandra6> *nods*
<Kit> <Chii> ...Right.." 6She ambles over to sit near Cheryl, but a chair away, slumping over the table.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers at Chii, and the distance between them, and then back at Paladin, her frown more increased.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Yesterday, the Ridiarium and Tsivrixsh fleets attacked the Colony of Pegasus. They completely decimated the entire colony in under 12 hours.
* Marcus` widens his eyes, sitting up now.
<SPoC> 6Dias loses his joyous expression
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina frowns, glancing downward, and Cheryl grinds her teeth.
<Kit> <Chii> Pegasus?
<Kit> 6Chii glances around at the gloom and down forming, puzzling.
<Marcus`> * Theron frowns.
* Sally`Wolf looks down a bit, no personal attachments, but it was a human colony.
<Kit> 6Dawn glances over, then slips on glasses and uses the second datapad to begin looking up information on Pegasus, the other he scrolls through the Roma logs.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> This isn't our biggest concern, because now they are moving toward a major colony of Titus. Once they attack and take over the colony, this will give them a foothold into attacking all major colonies in EarthGov, and Earth itself.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> The fact is Pegasus was a military colony, and it fell in 12 hours, something all our time table predictions never came up with. It should have held for days, if not weeks.
* SPoC writes notes down.
<SPoC> <Dias> So something changed then
<Marcus`> They've probably got some new Dark One tech.
<Ariel> Em> "Do they have a new weapon? Again?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> That's one reason we asked Arakawa here today, because we did manage to get some photos back from the attack.
<Marcus`> <Theron> Photographs?
<SPoC> <Dias> Yeah, pictures.
<Marcus`> * Theron eyes Dias like he is an idiot.
<Kit> 6Chii eyes them both, twitching.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin taps his datapad and brings up a blurry image of a giant Ridiarium with strange markings on it's right shoulder. Cassandra and Cheryl would instantly recognize them from experience - they are an elite group of Ridiariums from the Ridiarium War they encountered that managed to decimate forces, even Alphas, and could barely be stopped.
<SPoC> 6Dias eyes Theron, probably giving him the exact same look
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's eyes widen, and cold fear runs through her veins.
<Kit> <Chii> Hey, another rock.
* Marcus` rubs his nose. "Sooo, that's a big Rid."
<Myria> 6<14Cassandra6> "...those damed things..."
<Kit> 6Chii blinks and peers at Cheryl.
<Sally`Wolf> "I freaking hate those things."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> These Ridiariums are different.
<Myria> 6<14Cassandra6> "They are like Ridarium siege engines."
* SPoC stares, not look of familiarity on her face.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Hm? What makes them so different?
<Ariel> Em> "Sounds redundant."
<SPoC> <Dias> Let me guess. They're like me.
<Marcus`> Stupid? Nah, I doubt it man.
<Kit> <Chii> Well, they make Chery-- er, never mind. But that's different, for starters.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin looks at Marcus
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Save the remarks, Jones.
* Marcus` holds up his hands. "Joking."
<SPoC> <Dias> Well we could only be that lucky.
<DeathStar> 6* PAladin doesn't look like he's in a good mood.
<Myria> 6<14Cassandra6> "Back to the subject."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> If you would all be quiet, we can brief you on what this is. This is not a game. These things killed 5,000 people in 12 hours.
<DeathStar> 6* His tone is sharp. Sharper than it's ever been.
<Kit> 6Dawn looks toward Katrina. <So how did they defeat them in the past?>
<SPoC> How many do we believe there are?
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin holds up his hand to stave off questions. Clearly being quiet didn't get through
<Kit> <Chii> Can I have my boom stuff back. They're the only thing that really worked...
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Be quiet or leave the room, Chii.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin slams his hand down on the table.
<Kit> 6Chii jerks backwards.
* Sally`Wolf sits there, staring at the images.
<SPoC> 6Dias jerks slightly
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina jerks herself,
<Ariel> Raquel> "......"
* Marcus` arches a brow, sitting back.
<Marcus`> * Theron crosses his arms, his features getting tense.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin clears his throat. "These things weren't listed in public record when they were encountered in the Ridiarium War, because it they killed thousands of soldiers, from my understanding, in literally an hour. They were barely stopped. The only two living witnesses we have to these monsters are Cheryl and Arakawa.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I stand corrected. Zephyr as well. We don't have at this meeting. So if you can all be quiet, perhaps we can learn about them.
<DeathStar> *them
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin looks at Arakawa and Cheryl. "These things destroyed the entire colony, a fleet of about 5 ships, and all our best anti-Dark One weapons. Our best weapon were useless. What we all need to know now is what happened when you all encountered them back in the Ridiarium War, because I can't get the details, and not many people are alive now."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> And if our reports are accurate, there was only two or three of them.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses, glancing toward Arakawa now.
* Marcus` just shakes his head, rubbing his face. "2 or 3? So what, they're literally like a walking mountain?"
<Myria> 6<14Cassandra6> "Let me lay it down straight for now...these things are designed to be dropped on a colonized world and kill everything. Period."
<SPoC> 6Dias crosses his arms.
* SPoC writes somethings down, calculated something
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> She's right. But I'll tell you what happened that day. I wouldn't really call what we did a real "victory" though.
<DeathStar> -PAUSE-
Session Close: Tue May 13 20:22:35 2008

Session Start: Tue May 13 20:27:35 2008
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20080513.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-574
<DeathStar> Location: Planet X-56
<DeathStar> 6* After winning several major battles with the Alphas as their winning hands, the EarthGov forces have pushed back the Ridiarium armies further and further from their territories. In one of these rare moments of lulls in the battle, the entire army has gathered under Generals Vennie Cartwright and Alexander Cran to prepare for a thrust into Ridiarium space. (cont)
<DeathStar> 6* The battlefield has been converted into a makeshift camp, with the various units organized to their own sectors, and the middle area a common ground for them all, including the eating area and rest area. While some tensions are running high between the various units, as egos flare, so far nothing serious has occured (Cont)
<DeathStar> 6* The planet has long days, and hot, humid weather is common every day.
<DeathStar> 6* A young Warren Carmichael, a tired face that's not world weary yet, stands with what appears to be a 15 year old girl with long bruenette hair at a makeshift shooting range, helping her aiming. She seems to score perfect head shots, to the chargin of other soldiers.
* Id stands off to the side, his eyes staring at Warren Carmichael and the 15 year old.
<DeathStar> 6* A scientist assigned to be with Id as his "Father" wears an officer uniform.
<DeathStar> 6* He's rather convincing, for a scientist.
<DeathStar> <Scientist> What do you see?
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* Phaeton chugs back some water, eyeing his Dragoon quietly, currently watching Warren train up the 15 year old.
<Id> A 15 year old girl making precision head shots alongside a young man who is showing signs of fatigue.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits there, wearing a uniform, stiff and proper. Her arms are crossed, staring at nothing.
<DeathStar> <Scientist> And what do you make of the girl?
* Xanatos sits around with a group of grunts, telling them one of his great sexual exploits.
* Ariel stands idly, resting with her arms crossed. System checks have confirmed that her systems are operating at full efficiency, and she does not see the need for redundant exercises unless instructed to.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade ignores Alpha Ariel for now, not seeing the need to give her redudant exercises. They make a great bond.
<Id> She is most likely an Alpha which would mean the man next to her is her pilot. He must excell in marksmanship.
<Kit> 6A nameless sort sits off to the side with a ring of other no-names. He sits on a rock gesturing needless with his hands. Every inch of him is battered up, unshaven and he even wears an old bandana tilted down over one eye-- probably gone from the shape he's in. 1"Drink up, boys. If you're shootin' straight, you ain't ready yet."
<Phaeton> "Everything in line Alpha Cheryl?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yes. Everything is fine.
<DeathStar> 6* The grunts probably only half-believe Xan
<DeathStar> <Scientist> Good.
* Xanatos holds up one finger. "You don't believe me, do you? Then check out the scar I got running away from the General." He lifts up his shirt, revealing the scar.
<DeathStar> 6* The grunt elbows nameless, pointing at Xan. "Do you believe this guy?"
<Kit> <Lieu> I'll be the one tellin' you what t'do for a while, so just listen, god damn it. If you need me for some unholy reason, just refer to me as 'Lieu.' 'Cause even if I had a name, 'Lieu' is probably all you'd stutter out before you lost the ability to speak. Eh." 6He tilts back a canteen and shrugs.
* Cassandra` sitting in the portion of the camp claimed by SpecOps, taking apart and reassembling a rifle over and over again.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren finishes with Zephyr. "You can go rest now." 6* Zephyr nods, her expression rather blank, and she moves off to a tent.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns and moves through the camp site.
* Xanatos snorts and sits down, "Tough words, pal. What happened with you eye? Get it clawed out in one of your catfights?"
<Phaeton> "Why are you sitting here if you could be honing your abilities? The child is working harder then you."
<Id> These Alphas are interesting.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl crosses her arms. Compared to everyone else, she keeps herself clean and proper. "I'm observing human behavior like General Cran told me to do."
<Kit> <Lieu> Nothing fancy like that. Actually, was a mechanic back on one of the Earth stations and one of our fighter pinions busted and cut clear through my head."
<Kit> 6Lieu shrugs and sighs. 1"My luck tanks."
<Phaeton> "And did he tell you the purpose of the excersize?"
<Xanatos> Pinions, eh? What model? If it was the SJ-88, then that was probably your fault.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren moves past the SpecOps sector, or the StuckOps as people call them, peering over toward Cassandra as he moves along.
<Phaeton> "Use logic, why do you think you've been given the order?"
<Kit> <Lieu> The hell would I know what model it was? I said mechanic, not engineer. Fuckers told me where to put shit and I wielded or beat it back into place after it fell back into the hangar.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I imagine it is to learn how to use people.
<DeathStar> 6* The scientist nods. "Very interesting."
* Phaeton grins. "Good."
<Id> Why do they not continue to make more Alphas? A handfull of these weapons have turned the tide in our favor. An army would make us unstoppable
* Xanatos groans. "Remind me to never ask you to fix my ship. I'd rather do it myself then let someone do it that aint got a love for it."
<Phaeton> "Begin to apply what you learn to how you act, it may come in handy if we ever need to blend in."
<DeathStar> 6* The scientist shakes his head. "Hippies thought that using them was cruel. They felt they were living people."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods. "Yes, Phaeton."
<Id> And these hippes do not see using humans as weapons isn't cruel?
<Phaeton> "Good, I like my weapons concealable."
* Cassandra` loks at her watch... "New personal best..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I understand, sir.
<DeathStar> <Scientist> No. If you personafied a weapon as a person, you feel as if you must treat it with rights, and when that happens, you cannot use it as a weapon.
<Kit> <Lieu> Listen, brat. I work whatever's needed. Here I'm needed 'cause I can pull ribar into a pretzel and we're facing walking granite so that's a useful life skill. I ain't here 'cause I graduated. Come to think of it, you look a bit like a bit of a punk yourself. Is that why you're working with me? Jesus, I know I'm leading the rejects, but can't I get at least one little bastard worth a lick?"
* Phaeton nods, already brushing his interest in her aside, pulling out a datapad and working over something. "Carry on Alpha."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods, and goes back to what she was doing.
<Id> Perhaps these hippies should be out here than to understand why these Alpha's are so useful.
<DeathStar> <Scientist> If they were, they'd definitely want more
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps past Xanatos and Lieu, moving to get some water. He takes a long swallow
* Xanatos sneers. "I'm here, SIR, because I'm a damn good pilot, and I actually believe in this military."
* Id clicks his tongue in disgust he starts walking now through the camp, his eyes darting around as if taking in every little detail.
<Kit> 6Lieu gazes toward Warren on his bad side, not really seeing him. 1"Hey, Gen. What's on the plate for tomorrow?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren doesn't react, not being a General.
* Ariel idly looks to Spade. Someone was being abnoxiously loud on the base.
* Id stops, standing before Cheryl and Phaeton. 1"You weapon, what is your designation?"
<Phaeton> "Answer him."
<Cassandra`> ...no challenge... can literally program the action of assembly and disassembly into my arms just by thinking about it enough times...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances at Id, eyeing him. "I am Alpha Cheryl." 6* She didn't plan to do it until she was ordered.
<Kit> <Lieu> Carmichael. Sit down.
* Phaeton doesn't even look up.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Lieu. "Hm? Did you need something, Lieutenant?"
<DeathStar> 6* He moves over.
* Id looks over at Phaeton, his eyes picking him apart as if searching for something
<DeathStar> 6* Spade nods once to Ariel, then peers at Id, Phaeton and Cheryl.
* Xanatos sits back, looking between the two superior officers. It's clear he respects one more than nother.
<Kit> <Lieu> Have a word, why don'tcha. You're actually good fer somethin' so maybe you can talk sense into ace over her." 6He gestures toward Xanatos, offering his canteen to Warren.
* Phaeton appears to take no more notice of Id, his focus entirely driven on whatever it is he's doing.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, glancing at Xanatos, observing him. "Sgt Durran."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Id, studying him.
* Xanatos salutes, though he is sitting. "Sir."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren returns the salute, then takes another sip of his water, to keep himself hydrated in this heat.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Alpha Ariel, do your scans tell you anything about the boy? 6* He asks her.
<DeathStar> <Warren> What seems to be the problem?
<Id> This one must have gained this pilots mannerism and...6He pauses, studying some more
* Cassandra` sets the rifle aside and stands up...
<DeathStar> 6* Another special ops person moves over to Cassandra. "You're amazing as always, Lieutenant."
<Kit> 6Lieu shrugs and takes another swig-- his isn't water. He sets the canteen away, perhaps regarding Warren. 1"No problems, really. I don't care if the runt thinks I'm a nobrainer."
* Xanatos shakes his head, "I've got a Lt. that's causing a drop in morale, acting like he's some godly survivor."
<Kit> 6Lieu stares at Xanatos, through worn, squinty eyes. He looks to Warren for a translation.
<Cassandra`> After this next engagement, I plan to become a major.
<Id> Some sort of program. 6He looks at Cherly again. 1"You gained his progamming ability?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> You should show respect, Sergeant. 6* He notes. "He's your superior officer. It doesn't matter what you think of him. It causes just as much "morale drop" if you talk about your commanding officer in that way.
<Ariel> "His manner of being seemed unusual for his apparent situation. He was very... calm."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I can do programming.
<DeathStar> <Spade> He's a special boy.
<DeathStar> <Spec. Ops Cannon Fodder> Really? I believe you can do it, sir.
<Xanatos> Yeah...I'll do that. Sorry for the trouble, sir.
* Phaeton continues working, "Perceptive kid. A little too obvious however."
<Id> It's a shame you didn't gain something useful for a weapon.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers at him. "What are you?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods. "It's okay. Just remember. This heat gets to us all."
<Kit> <Lieu> You don't have to respect me at all. I just don't want any misconceptions that you'll come out of this alright. Take a look around.
<Cassandra`> ...know what phantom limb is?
* Xanatos nods once to Warren, then shakes his head. "I'll survive."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren peers at Lieu. Perhaps making a note to talk to Venerator about him.
<Kit> <Lieu> You will, kid?
<Xanatos> You're damn right I will.
<Kit> <Lieu> Good. Then maybe you'll get your ass out of my unit as fast as possible. I'd like to see it.
<Id> A low intelligence too. 6He tilts his head slightly. He looks back at his 'father'. 1"Do all Alpha's possess an inferior intelligence or is this one special?"
* Phaeton looks up from his pad, glancing at the kid. "He's a boy who's yet to learn the meaning of 'low profile'."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hm. He's not an Alpha.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks away, bored with him now
<DeathStar> 6* The scientist raises a brow. "Perhaps we should move on, son."
<Xanatos> Just don't get jealous if I show you up, sir. *he smirks*
<Phaeton> "Pay him no mind Cheryl. He's not worth observation."
<DeathStar> <Special Ops. Fodder> Yes, sir.
<Kit> <Lieu> The rounds are on me if you do.
* Id eyes Cheryl one last time, looking down at her. He turns and starts moving again.
* Xanatos nods once, then glances at Warren. "You should join us for the drinks afterward, sir."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I don't really like the taste of alcohol.
<Kit> <Lieu> Yet, he means." 6Laughs heartily.
* Phaeton shakes his head at some personal joke and goes back to his work.
<Xanatos> No one likes the taste of alcohol at first,
<Kit> 6Lieu peers at Xanatos skeptically, then guffaws. 1"I like this brat."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl crosses her legs. "He's gathering information, since he wanted to know my weapon. Interesting child."
* Phaeton peers at her, contradicting what he tells her.
<Cassandra`> ...imagine having phantom limb AND still getting feedback from all your senses...that's what its like for me now...like I'm living in two bodies. Its weird.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren doesn't comment, glancing up at the reddish sky.
* Xanatos arches a brow at the Lt. then shakes his head. "You would hate me if you had a daughter."
<DeathStar> <Special Ops Fodder> But you're stronger righht?
<Kit> <Lieu> Maybe I do.
<Xanatos> Is she hot?
* Id watches the group of rejects talk to each other as he approaches their location.
<DeathStar> 6* The scientist follows
<Kit> 6Lieu grunts. 1"She's in logistics."
<Phaeton> "Whatever, carry on Alpha."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren peers at the child, frowning.
<Xanatos> Oh yeah? Hmmm. I'll look into it.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods once and stands, peering about
<Kit> <Lieu> I'll break every one of your limbs, runt.
* Id takes on a child like demeanor, a look of wonder in his eyes as he approaches them.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade pauses, getting a strange sensation.
<Cassandra`> Physically stronger, sure. They actually issued me a vehicle grade rail gun.
<Kit> 6He grins widely-- with a shadow cast from his wide body. 1"...Then wish you luck."
<Xanatos> You'd hae to catch me first, grandpa. *he smiles widely, pausing to glance at the kid*
<Xanatos> NRP: have*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren watches the kid, disapproving of him being on the battlefield, frowning at the man
<Kit> 6Lieu peers toward Id since everyone else is-- then frowns. 1"The hell. They keep getting younger."
<DeathStar> 6* The scientist looks like an officer who cares little.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Alpha Ariel, down.
<Id> Why do you threaten your own men?
<Kit> 6Lieu stares down at the boy. 1"Same reason you ask questions you shouldn't."
<DeathStar> 6* After Spade says this, he goes low himself, and in the distance, at another part of the camp, a huge block of rock falls from the sky, crashing down into the camp into a thunderous KABOOM!
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns as the loud kaboom is heard, and a wave of dust and wind comes flying outward from the epicenter toward them.
* Xanatos jerks up quickly, his eyes going towards the direction of the sound.
<Kit> 6The lieutenant stands, yawning. 1"People never do anything worthwhile unless there's pressure on them."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns toward it.
<Id> They say there's not such thing as a dumb quest-6His voice is cut off from the thunderous kaboo
* Phaeton rolls off his chair and down. <Alpha, get to me now.>
* Xanatos raises an arm to shield his face.
<Kit> 6Lieu turns, his own voice carrying like an explosion. 1"FORM UP, BASTARDS! Time to earn your pay!"
* Id stumbles and moves his hand infront of his face, only to topple down from the shockwave
<Cassandra`> ...damn it....we have company! SpecOps, arm yourselves and prepare to engage the enemy! *runs to hook up to the assault frame she was issued*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl goes low. The force of the wind and dust goes flying, throwing up vehicles, people, tents, and people. Including everyone standing
* Xanatos gets knocked back, thumping and rolling along the ground.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren is thrown off his feet into the air, hitting objects from the force.
<Kit> 6Lieu flies along with Xanatos, then twists and lands on one foot, a knee, and a hand, making this look quite routine.
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra is sadly swept away from the force before reaching it, as is Alpha Ariel
* Id tumbles along until he grabs onto a tie down rope.
<DeathStar> 6* More sand keeps pelting Lieu, and so, he cannot make it look routine - he's carried off
<Kit> 6Lieu grunts and rolls away like a bear in the sahara's seasons.
* Cassandra` tucks and rolls!
* Phaeton grabs onto something solid, remaining low.
* Xanatos continues to tumbles along the ground until his hand snags something that's still down, or half of something that was there.
<DeathStar> 6* Those who ducked, while not carried off, are quickly buried, including CAssandra. The rest would find themselves half-buried, like the rest of the camp. By the time it does down, the base camp is 80% gone
<Kit> 6Lieu bursts out of the ground, gasping. 1"Haw haw. ...What the fuck's going on now..?" 6He burrows himself out, gazing around.
<DeathStar> 6* A mushroom cloud rises toward the sky in the distance
* Ariel doesn't move to pull herself free immediately, instead looking for the source of the... hey, mushroom cloud.
<Kit> <Lieu> Who's still breathin'?
* Phaeton begins to dig himself out.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pulls himself free.
<Kit> 6Lieu moves over to help yank people out of the sand, starting with Xanatos.
* Xanatos lifts himself up, shaking the sand out of his long black hair. "...marko."
* Id lies, bured somewhere.
<Kit> <Lieu> We better find that fuckin' kid before his mama writes us a letter.
* Cassandra` starts digging herself out...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his gun, shaking sand out of it. He looks around. Elsewhere, Venerator and Cran are trying to rally troops.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl unburies herself, rising
* Xanatos digs his legs out, lifting himself up, he pulls up his pistols, making sure they still work.
* Phaeton pulls himself out, dragging himself a bit before picking himself up, dusting off sand.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade rises next.
<Kit> 6Lieu jabs a knife into the ground, putting his ear to it after flicking it, then after a moment moves over and jams his hand into the ground, pulling Id out by the waist.
* Ariel slowly pulls herself out, keeping an eye out for more immediate threats.
<Cassandra`> ...SpecOps, report! *pulls herself out of the dust and debris*
<DeathStar> 6* Most of her team is pulling themselves out, reporting they're okay
<DeathStar> 6* The sounds of screaming and death can be heard from the mushroom cloud, where parts of the army is located. The main force.
* Phaeton moves over to Cheryl. "Battle ready?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yes.
* Id is apparently saved by someone flicking a knife.
<Phaeton> "Let's report in and get some orders."
<DeathStar> 6* Venerator's voice comes over comms. "All forces, regroup. We're under assault by Ridiarium forces in sector F."
<Kit> 6Lieu pauses, eyeing toward Warren. 1"The main sect?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. 6* He moves toward the cloud.
* Ariel looks to Spade.
<Kit> <Lieu> Dare I ask how they assaulted throught he lines?
<DeathStar> <Spade> Lets go, Alpha.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade moves ahead
<Cassandra`> Assemble the men, pulls your gear out of the dirt, and prepare the counter assault. *moves to dig out her gear*
<DeathStar> <Warren> I say they dropped from the sky.
* Phaeton starts heading over to the rest of the forces. "Move it Alpha."
* Xanatos holsters his pistols, glancing around for something more penetrating than a pistol, sighing, since it's probably under dirt now.
<DeathStar> 6* The dust that was thrown into the sky is quickly blackening it
<Kit> 6Lieu drops Id like discarded trash along with a few other less lively sorts-- 1"... Uh."
* Id grunts as he hits the ground, stirring awake
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'm not sure how they got past the fleet. erhaps the Generals now.
<DeathStar> 6* As Warren says this, the mushroom cloud parts, as if by the hand of god, and a Giant Ridiarium emerges, with three marks on it's right shoulder. It stomps toward them.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, cursing.
<Kit> <Lieu> What the fuck is that?
* Ariel moves after Spade, mentally preparing herself for foreseeable complications.
<DeathStar> <Warren> A giant Ridiarium. 6* He mutters, but this one seems odd.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade eyes it.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks at it. "Gear form?"
<Kit> 6Lieu turns waving a hand angrily and calling for the artillery to be set up-- at least whatever's left with men to man it.
<Phaeton> "Shit."
* Xanatos slows to a stop. "By the grace of god..." he steps back, glancing around for something bigger to fire with.
<DeathStar> 6* The artillery is still being unburied.
<Phaeton> "Yeah, I think we'll be needing it."
* Id slowly stands up as he holds his head. He looks at the giant ridarium, stepping back from shock
<Phaeton> "Form up."
<Kit> 6Lieu moves past people and begins helping dig it out personally with an inhuman desperation.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods. However, before she can react, the giant Ridiarium touches the ground with it's hand, and suddenly the ground begins to shake all around them
<DeathStar> 6* The ground literally begins to become a sinkhole
<DeathStar> 6* Warren peers about
* Cassandra` wipes the dust off the interface spikes and then jacks into the assault frame, checking system quickly before she moves to join her men.
<Kit> <Lieu> Everyone off the sand! NOW!
* Xanatos pauses and shakes like crazym stumbling back, trying to keep his balance.
* Id eye's go wide and he turns, stumbling forward and starts to run away.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade looks at Ariel. "Gear form. Now."
<Kit> 6Lieu leaps atop the equipment he was trying to uncover.
<DeathStar> 6* Sadly, the sinkhole is where the equipment is at.
* Phaeton reaches over and grabs her arm. "Now Alpha."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods, and forms a Gear with Phaeton.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade takes Ariel's hand
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the sink form forming. "Forget the weapons, move it."
<DeathStar> 6* He retreats.
* Ariel nods, and grabs Spade, leaping for more stable ground as she activates the dragoon protocols.
* Xanatos curses, turning to get away from the sinkhole, stumbling forward, he looks around for a wire or a rope he can throw to Lt. Unless he isn't stuck.
<Kit> 6Lieu lets out an angry growl and turns to leap across as much of the sand as possible, landing in muck.
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra's equipment begins to sink as well, as well as her team's equipment
* Phaeton manuvers Cheryl off the sinking sand and towards some stable ground. "Enemy is clear as day, you know what to do."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods and dashes in at the Giant Ridiarium
<Cassandra`> Move! *starts running*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren moves away, and finally it becomes a giant pit that keeps expanding relentlessly.
<Kit> 6Lieu then pulls out knives and begins clawing his way out of the softer stuff, scrambling for safer ground. 1"This is fucking bullshit."
<DeathStar> 6* All the while, the Giant Ridiarium grows.
* Id picks up his pace and keeps moving away from the sink hole as he searches for safe ground
* Xanatos jerks a rope loose and spins it around, throwing it out for Lt. He runs back while he pulls on the rope.
<DeathStar> 6* Spec Ops Cannon Fodder trips and falls into the pit, screaming
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl forms her giant whip.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade speaks to Ariel. "Lets anaylze our enemy first."
<Kit> 6Lieu peers at the rope, taking hold of it, but trying his own to help, since he's a fucking giant and weighs a ton.
<Phaeton> "It's using the sand, aim deep to attack the actual target."
<DeathStar> 6* As Cheryl moves in, the planet itself suddenly forms a barrier, grabbing her Gear form. A giant sand spike rams into her stomach, and she howls in pain
* Cassandra` turns, firing a line at the SpecOps guy!
* Ariel takes to the air, staying out of the immediate reach of the giant rock. She starts to scan it, before preparing any weapon systems.
* Xanatos slides around a pole and jerks on the rope, to heave him out completely, so that he can get up and run, he grunts loudly when he does this, sinc eit was probably painful to do that.
<DeathStar> 6* As Cassandra turns, the ground begins to give out under her. It seems she can't save him. The same thing begins to happen to Xan.
<DeathStar> 6* The pit is expanding faster than they can run almost
<Phaeton> "Binge later! Attack your enemy!" *He tries to get her free and higher up, away from the now dangerous ground below them.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren curses, waving people onward, turning back only to eye
<Cassandra`> Damn... *is forced to pull back to safety*
<DeathStar> 6* The ground holds on.
* Id glances backwards at the ground forming grabbing onto Cheryl. He looks back down, eyeing the ground disappearing
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snarls, trying to break free. "I can't!"
<Kit> <Lieu> Forget it, kid. You're a pilot, right? Perfect. Gimme all your grenades and get your ass in the air, pronto."
<DeathStar> <Spade> It's using the planet itself.
* Xanatos sneers, "Goddamnit." He tosses his belt of grenades to the Lt. running back, his feets barely getting traction as he moves.
<Phaeton> "Destroy the ground holding us, I'll manuver us off this spike."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl tries to attack, but she's pinned
<DeathStar> 6* She begins to thrash to do as ordered, tearing her body
<Kit> 6Lieu laughs heartily and fights to pull out his whiskey flask, emptying it into his mouth as he pulls pin after pin out, sinking. 1"Eat thi--" 6Goes under.
<Ariel> <However... seismic attacks could not account fully for the originally percieved attack.>
* Phaeton growls a little. "Do not damage yourself too much. We can't risk that this early into the fight."
<DeathStar> 6* Lieu arrives in the sand holding Cheryl
<DeathStar> 6* And then explodes.
<DeathStar> 6* The force knocks enough sand lose that Cheryl jerks away with Phaeton's help, sparking
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pants. The pit is still expanding, never letting up
* Phaeton withdraws a bit, moving up and away from the ground. "Report your damage."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr tries to rise, half-buried nearby
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Stomach is damaged. Left arm is weakened.
* Id stumbles a bit, what with being a kid and all
<DeathStar> 6* She turns as the pit nears her
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, eyeing Zephyr, his eyes widening
<DeathStar> <Spade> Lets get behind it and attack with long range weapons.
* Xanatos moves forward, chugging his body as fast as he can, he sees the kid ahead of him. Sighing.
<Cassandra`> SpecOps! Status?!
<DeathStar> 6* CAssandra seems to be all alone now
* Id hits the ground, his face looking over at Zephyr.
<Phaeton> "Use the left arm to sheild from this point arm, focus all attacks with the right. Allow the others time to forumlate a strategy."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr uses her arms, trying to pull herself out, calm as ever.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Understood.
* Id looks around and pushes himself up. He moves over to Zephyr and tries to unbury her.
<Cassandra`> ...damn... *comm* ...Lt. Arakawa to command...anyone listening? SpecOps is gone. Repeat, SpecOps is gone.
<DeathStar> 6* As Cheryl moves in to attack, the Giant Ridiarium unleashes a wave of earth and molten lava at her
<DeathStar> 6* It seems the pit has gone deeper than ever
<Ariel> <Acknowledged.> *flys past the giant rockmonster, gathering energy for the plasma cannon*
* Xanatos pumps his arms, as if that really helps him run faster, he shifts to move towards the Kid and Zephyr.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr is unburied with Id's help. "Thank you." 6* Warren moves up, grabbing both of them.
* Phaeton breaks her off to dodge the wave, bring her up above it.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Lets go. 6* He tosses Id to Xan
* Id is tossed, he eyes Warren with hatred.
* Xanatos jerks to catch the kid, shifting him in his arms.
<DeathStar> 6* The planet begins to shake from earthquakes, as if it's tearing itself apart.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses.
<Phaeton> "You deflect, I'll move. Close in and keep it busy."
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra gets no comm response.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl goes to move in again, but another lava wave is unleashes from the earth, preventing them
<DeathStar> 6* And suddenly, the planet begins to suck them down, toward the pit
<Cassandra`> Sonuva! *starts moving to try to regroup with the rest of the Earth forces*
<DeathStar> 6* Those on the ground can feel themselves being pulled back as well from the gravity
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, straining
* Xanatos glances around, he stumbles slightly, erking. "Son of a bitch, what's going on?" He strains to continue forward.
<DeathStar> 6* The sky has gone pitch black, with wild lightning
* Id looks down, fear in his eyes. He looks at Xanatos. 1"Soldier, get us out of here now."
<Phaeton> "Sheild yourself!" He attempts a roll to minimize damage, concetrating on breaking them away from the pull.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I don't know.
<Xanatos> Yeah thanks Kid, now I know what to do. *he sneers, trying to get forward* We need to fight a shuttle!
<DeathStar> 6* Spade eyes them, and while Ariel is being pulled, she's furthest away.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Fire now. We only have one shot.
<Id> I believe we'd be better off finding one first.
* Ariel watches for an opening, then releases the carefully aimed plasma blast at the titan.
<Xanatos> That's what I said. *he growls, the kid probably just heard it different*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's body twists, but it's still pulled downward. The blast hits the strange Ridiarium in the back, and suddenly the pulling sensation stops momentarily.
* Id narrows his eyes as he looks around.
<DeathStar> <Venerator on Comm> Everyone stand still and prepare to be teleported out.
<DeathStar> <Venerator> Alphas, you will need to revert back to human form for beam out
* Xanatos pauses and sets the kid down, not trusting the teleporting technology.
<Cassandra`> ...withdrawal...
<DeathStar> 6* The planet begins to crack again from the strain of being eaten by this monster, it's size increasing
* Phaeton uses the opening to pull Cheryl up and away, moving to a safe palce to revert form.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade nods. "Land Ariel."
<Id> Is that thing consuming the planet to increase it's size?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods grimly. "I believe so."
* Xanatos arches a brow, scratching his head. "That's uh. Not good."
* Ariel moves further away and lands. Reverting so they can be extracted.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr stares impassionately. "It is a very dangerous foe."
<Id> It's increasing it's density.
<Phaeton> "Land and revert."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl lands, reverting, completely nude, holding her stomach. Spade hands Ariel his coat.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's bleeding from her gut and her arm is out of socket.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, the group is teleported onto a ship in orbit around the planet.
* Ariel puts on the coat, almost indifferently.
* Id looks around, panic flashing across his face briefly.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren and Spade trade glances, then move forward, heading to find a viewport.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks at Id. "We are safe now."
* Phaeton leans down and holds her carefully. "Take the pain." Is the only warning he gives before adjusting her arm back into it's socket.
* Xanatos glances around letting out a whistle. "That was a trip."
* Cassandra` looks around once the teleport is completed...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl makes a face, but doesn't make a sound.
<Id> I see that...6He eyes himself. Then quickly moves after Warren and Spade, interest appearing on his face
<DeathStar> 6* The two men find a viewport, and they can see what appears to be a planet shrinking and cracking.
* Phaeton pulls off his coat and drapes it over her, "Let's get that stomach patched up. You did well Alpha Cheryl."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yes, sir. Thank you.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks at Cheryl, who peers at her as well. They share a look, and then each of them move off
<Id> I was right. It is consuming the planet. Adding to it's own mass. 6He pushes past Warren and Spade to stare at it intently
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans forward, and Spade crosses his arms. Suddenly the planet explodes
<DeathStar> 6* The shockwave and debris flies out, rocking the ship. Warren holds on
* Xanatos steps up behind them, peering out over their shoulder. "Wow..."
* Xanatos stumbles back, putting his hand on the wall to keep himself upright.
<DeathStar> 6* Alarms wail from the shockwave hitting
* Id steps back, not expecting that. He stumbles, but stays standing. 1"Hmm, I was wrong. It appears it was increasing the density of the planets core."
<DeathStar> 6* But after it's over, there appears to be nothing left
<Ariel> "...a dangerous weapon."
* Phaeton looks up and smiles softly. "Bel and the Dragon..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> It might have just blown up in it's face.
<Xanatos> It kill itself? *He says with an arched brow*
<DeathStar> <Spade> We should help so. If it could successfully do as the boy said, it would be dangerous
* Id stares at space, dissapointment on his face. He then looks at Warren and Spade. 1"I would like to know where my father is now."
* Phaeton helps Cheryl up. "Ate itself to death, that's a new one for war stories."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Dead.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'm sorry.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks out at the planet. Still bleeding.
* Id blinks, his expression going from dissapointment to sadness. He falls onto his ass and hugs his knees.
* Phaeton leads Cheryl on to seek some medical aid.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade hmmms, and puts a hand on Id. "I'll take care of you. Follow me and I will make sure you get to your relatives." 6* He helps him up and out of sight
<Kit> 6Tom medic awaits the lucky unlucky.
* Xanatos peers between the two.
* Phaeton gives his Dragoon over to Tom Medic's care.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT/TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-589.3.1
<DeathStar> Location: HQ
* Phaeton is now known as Sally`Wolf
<Kit> <Chii> It ate a fucking planet!?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And that's that. We never saw another one again.
* Xanatos is now known as Marcus`
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin listens quietly, hands pressed together.
* Id is now known as SPoC
<Cassandra`> Something like that.
<Kit> <Chii> Even I can't pull some stupid shit like that.
<Marcus`> * Theron's features are tense, and his expression is worried.
<Marcus`> Wow...that's...wow how do we fight that?
<Kit> 6Dawn glances over his datapad, then peers toward Katrina again. <We're supposed... to do something?>
<DeathStar> <Paladin> What happened on Pegasus was essentially the same. The planet was completely gone when we sent a scout ship. Only this time the Ridiariums didn't die.
<SPoC> Ridariums are mostly comprised of a rock like material and they consume rocks do they not?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks helplessly at Dawn. She seems shocked and awed, too
<DeathStar> 6* Scar nods. "Whelp, I think I'll sit this one out. Good luck to you all." 6* He retreats.
<Sally`Wolf> "Dark Ones enhancing them like the others we encountered?"
* Sally`Wolf grins at him and shakes her head.
<Kit> 6Chii plants a couple shuriken in the wall before Scar.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin looks at Chii.
<SPoC> <Dias> That one we took on could've been the the first in it's line before it was able to do this.
<DeathStar> 6* Scar pockets them. "Thanks." 6* He moves out
<Kit> 6Chii faceplants on the table.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah. Well. 6* She eyes her stomach. "We didn't beat it. It blew itself up. So I hate to see an improved version."
<Marcus`> Either way, it sounds like once it starts sucking on the planet, there's nothing that we can throw at it to stop it. Soo...
<SPoC> <Dias> What if we blow the planet up before it can finish consuming it?
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin looks at Dias like's gone mad.
<Kit> <Chii> Yeah. Let's try that with Earth, Dias.
* Marcus` stares. "Doesn't that defeat the purpose?"
<Kit> 6Chii laughs. 1"We'll score some points with that one."
<SPoC> <Dias> Just shooting ideas out. I mean obviously that one wasn't able to finish consuming the planet first before it blew up.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> We're attempting to evacate the planet, but we won't be able to get everyone off in time.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> There would be too many lives lost.
<Kit> <Chii> We're evacuating Earth.!?
<Kit> 6Dawn peers over at Paladin, wide-eyed.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin looks at Chii. "They will attack the Colony of Titus first."
<Marcus`> * Theron tilts his head. "Do we have enough time to reach the colony before they will?"
<SPoC> <Dias> It sounds like we need to stop it some way.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Barely enough time.
<Kit> <Chii> Don't you guys have some sort of brilliant weapon designed to counter it? That's what humans do, damn it.
<Marcus`> * Theron shifts as if going over something in his head. "According to the information of the story. Not even Alpha Cheryl and Alpha Ariel could stop it. Will our gears have enough power to do so?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> The Alphas were out weapons to counter them. They failed.
<Kit> 6Chii stammers. 1"Th-Throw the mutt at it. She's a gravity manipulator."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sighs. "I do not know. But we'll be leaving immediately for the colony, and taking the Gears. Also, Cheryl, you'll need to get a pilot."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl jerks, then nods.
<Kit> 6Chii falls silent, twitching.
* Marcus` arches a brow, glancing from Chii to Cheryl.
<Kit> 6Dawn rubs his head, sighing.
* Sally`Wolf crosses her arms and sighs to herself.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I want everyone to get their gear ready. We'll be going in 20 mins.
<Kit> 6Dawn taps the table, then shrugs at Paladin, as if to indicate he's wondering what sort of role he'd actually have in this. He has no gear or anything. Even his ship was scrapped.
<SPoC> 6Dias glances Cheryl and stands up
<DeathStar> <Paladin> We'll have another meeting on the ship.
<Marcus`> * Theron bows his head and rises. He turns and steps out to get himself ready.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> "Yoosh!" *jumps to her feet*
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Dismissed for now.
<Cassandra`> ...still need me around?
<Marcus`> You seriously would sit back and do nothing? *he glances at Cassandra*
<Ariel> 6* Em stands, salutes Paladin... and goes to see a man about a mech.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin stands. "Thank you for your insight, Miss. Arakawa. While your help would be appreciated, I can't make you.
* SPoC stands up herself now
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands and exits, in her own world now.
<Kit> 6Dawn rises and moves over to Paladin.
* Sally`Wolf gets up and stretches a bit, starting to head out.
<Kit> 6Chii turns following Cheryl with a lag in her step.
* Marcus` shakes his head, standing up. He tilts his head, then moves to step out.
<SPoC> 6Dias steps out after Marcus
<Cassandra`> If they hit Earth after Titus...we need to draw a line in the sand.
<Marcus`> Yo, Cheryl. Wait up.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns around. "Yes?" 6* She asks him in a mumble.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin nods, holding out his hand.
<Kit> 6Chii moves aside, narrowing her eyes at Marcus.
<Kit> 6Dawn stares between Paladin and Cassandra.
* Sally`Wolf walks down the hall past the congregation around Cheryl, heading for the armory.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stands and moves out to get her stuff.
* Cassandra` shakes Paladin's head.
<Cassandra`> NRP: HAND
<Marcus`> You uh. *he glances over his shoulder at Chii and Dias and then looks at Cheryl* I know this isn't what you want, but if you can't find someone else that you would trust enough to be a pilot. I'll do it. If, you know, you want too.
<SPoC> 6Dias moves down the hall to his room.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin shakes her hand, then looks at Dawn
<Cassandra`> Do you have cyborg grade equipment in the armory, sir?
* SPoC steps out and makes her way to her room
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Yes, I do.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'll... 6* She looks at Chii.
<Kit> 6Dawn stares into Paladin's eyes.
<Marcus`> * Theron steps into the armory and goes through the process of getting himself ready, even if his weapons are inneffective.
<Kit> 6Chii gazes at Cheryl, quivering, occasionally looking to Marcus at intervals of fit.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'll keep that in mind, Marcus.
<Cassandra`> I'll meet you in the hangar then. *walks off to gear up*
* Sally`Wolf starts to gather her weapons, fixing on some armor.
* Marcus` bows his head. "I won't be terribly upset if i'm a last resort." He moves past her, walking into his room.
<DeathStar> 6* Pope gets high in the hanger
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> *goes to get her tech pack, reprograms her outfit to a more approriate form, and then ehads for the hangar*
<Kit> 6Chii looks back to Cheryl solely, now.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
<SPoC> 6Dias steps into his room and then steps back out with a small backpack. He makes his way to the armory now
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin looks at Dawn. "Did you need something?"
<Marcus`> * Theron steps out of the armory and moves for the hanger.
<Kit> 6Dawn puts his hands on Paladin's shoulders twitching. <How do I asssist?>
<DeathStar> <Paladin> ... 6* He pauses, then speaks. "For now, just get equipped and be there for the team. We don't know if there'll be normal Ridiariums or Tsivrixsh allies we have to deal with."
* Sally`Wolf finishes strapping her gear on and walks out of the armory, heading for the hangar bay.
<Ariel> Em> "Hey, Pope."
* SPoC steps into her room, leaving a message for Jennifer. She steps back out and heads to the armory
<DeathStar> 6* Pope glances over. "Hey, M."
<Kit> 6Dawn hangs his head slightly, feeling a bit on the useless side. It sneaks past in the temporary link before he removes his hands, setting his posture to be neutral and moving for the armoury.
<Ariel> Em> "We're heading out soon. You have any previously unseen gears of considerable power?"
* Marcus` steps out of his room, shifting the gloves on his hands, and moves into the armory.
<DeathStar> <Pope> No, but I have an old junker in the corner that'll surely last longer than it should possiblely be able to and surprise everyone in a dramatic moment.
<SPoC> 6Dias steps in beside Marcus and moves to his locker, rummaging through it
<Kit> <Chii> ...So why'd you pass up Marcus?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Wasn't sure if you wanted to be my pilot or not
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes the wall as she speaks
<Marcus`> So, my second field mission in a gear and it's against something unstoppable. Pretty sweet, huh?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina enters the hanger.
<Kit> <Chii> You said you didn't want me anymore.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods. "Fine." 6* She turns down the hallway.
<Kit> 6Chii holds her arms. 1"Something about hating me because of it."
<Ariel> Em> "Hmm... that's either destined for greatness, or a quick funeral to boost the ratings."
<SPoC> I'll be sure to hide behind you the entire time. 6He shoves some things into his backpack
* SPoC undresses as she steps into the armory and moves over to her locker and starts changing.
<Marcus`> Fuck that, Mr. I'm the best pilot ever.
<DeathStar> <Pope> Either way, it'll leave the audience in suspense.
<SPoC> <Dias> Well I can't argue those kind of facts.
<Marcus`> * Theron stands in the hanger quietly, though he steals a glance at Myria every once in a while.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves for the armory.
<Ariel> Em> "Well... better than going out in a spacesuit with a pistol."
* Sally`Wolf walks past Cheryl, giving her a familair nod.
<Kit> 6Dawn moves into the armoury, blinking at Marcus and SPoC, then goes over and undresses, getting set in the sleeveless tactsuit and putting on cargo shorts over it, his belts and gloves. He ties his hair back and then pulls out numerous sets of energy knives and his custom rifle and its rounds.
* Marcus` slings the shotgun over hsi shoulder and puts on some sunglasses. "So, do I look cool or what?"
* SPoC zips her suit up and eyes Dawn. 1"Were you staring at my chest?"
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> *preps Madara-II (or is it Neo-Madara?) for flight.
<Kit> 6Chii moves up behind Wolf, making a rather odd grasping motion for the back of Cheryl's head right in front of her.
* Cassandra` enters the hangar, fully equipped for combat...
<SPoC> <Dias> You can dress a turd in fancy clothing and it'll still be a turd.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl enters the armory and strips until she's completely nude
<DeathStar> 6* Pope blows out smoke. "True."
<Marcus`> Yeah but it's a fancy turd. And it's not everyday I get to look fancy.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel goes to check on the condition of Anubis.
<SPoC> <Dias> But to answer your real question. Yes it makes you look cool.
<Kit> 6Dawn peers at SPoC, blinking. Then smiles, shaking his head. He shoulders the rifle and carries the depleted uranium rounds over a shoulder, moving for the hangar.
<Kit> 6Lilith sits on top of its head. Meditating-- or something.
<Marcus`> Sweet. *he gives Dias a thumbs up*
* SPoC looks over at Marcus. 1"It would appear that Dawn does not enjoy looking at woman."
* Sally`Wolf steps into the hangar and leans up against a wall, waiting for the others.
<Ariel> Raquel> "...Lilith?"
<Kit> 6Chii grabs the end of Cheryl's hair, yanking as she grinds her teeth.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl howls in pain
<Kit> 6Lilith opens one eye and peers down at Raquel from the great height. 1"Yes, Lady?"
<DeathStar> 6* She turns around, glaring and snarling. 
* Marcus` steals a glance at Cheryl before glancing at SPoC. "Oh it's ok, Natalie. Maybe you're just too old for him."
<SPoC> 6Dias turns to the howling, eyeing Chii pulling Cheryls hair. 1"Chii what the fuck?"
<Marcus`> * Theron is standing by his gear, probably already confident it is in working order, or probably not bothering since he was probably running checks right before the meeting.
<Ariel> Raquel> "We have to leave soon... are you ready?"
<Marcus`> You think she timed it on purpose? *he notes to the naked Cheryl8
<Kit> <Chii> How long are we going to be at it like this!?" 6She lets go, her hands tensing, perhaps preparing for a fistfight or defending herself.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sneers. "Like what?"
* SPoC pouts slightly then moves over, grabbing her rifles and combat knife. She moves out
<DeathStar> 6* She turns, grabbing from her suit.
<SPoC> <Dias> Wow we get to see a pointless catfight before leaving in...10ish minutes?
<Kit> 6Chii slams her foot into the locker, keeping it shut. 1"God damn it."
<SPoC> <Dias> And oh yeah I do.
<Marcus`> Eh, I don't really want to see this. *he notes with a frown, turning to step out, moving for the hanger*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6* She turns, getting angry, her cheeks red. "You better remove that foot before I fucking remove it. I'm not doing this fucking nude in front of people."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin moves into the hanger, eyeing his chronometer, and heads for a shuttle.
<Kit> 6Chii pauses, as if having not noticed, then tilts her head-- admiring. She jerks back, crossing her arms. 1"Wh-Whatever, hurry up!"
<SPoC> <Dias> Agreed. 6He tosses his backback on his back. 1"You guys go about 9 minutes.
* Cassandra` boards the shuttle...
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina enters the shuttle
<SPoC> 6Dias shuts his locker and moves to step out
* Marcus` glances over his shoulder shaking his head. "That's a mess, I hope they get straitened out."
<Kit> 6Dawn eyes those arriving, noting Katrina and moving to be near her. Since they can at least 'talk.'
* Sally`Wolf boards the shuttle, taking a seat and leaning back, closing her eyes.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rips her locket open, even more pissed now. She grabs her suit and begins to get into it
<SPoC> 6Dias steps out of the armory and makes his way to the hanger
<DeathStar> 6* Crew members set out to get the Gears transferred out for the team.
<Marcus`> * Theron shifts to walk to the shuttles ramp, stepping up in, taking a seat.
<DeathStar> 6* Since the team will be in the shuttle
* SPoC moves into the hanger and heads up the shuttle ramp and takes a seat
<Kit> 6Lilith nods to Raquel, floating down from Anubis. 1"Yes. I have made sure it is back to optimum."
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> *hops and skips over, taking a seat next to Theron!
<Marcus`> * Theron peers at her slightly and nods, though his face does have a hint of worry if Myria even realizes it.
<Kit> <Chii> If you'll hate me, then go bond with Marcus. I'll be fucking pissed, but what the fuck ever.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> What is it?
<Kit> <Chii> If you can get over it, I'd rather burn in hell than watch you go and bond with someone else. I'm just sick and tired of this stagnant bullshit.
<SPoC> <Dias> Chii's a possessive moron, she'll never get over anything.
<Marcus`> Yeah. Probably not. I don't even know why I try helping her sometimes. *he pauses* Wait, no. It's Katrina.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin eyes the time. "Where is everyone...." 6* He mutters.
* Marcus` steps into the hanger, moving towards the ramp.
<SPoC> <Dias> So because she can't help her, you have to?
<Marcus`> Eh, I dunno. I don't think about it. *he walks up the ramp*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl zips the suit up, turning to eye Chii. "I asked you first because I figured you'd be fucking pissed, but since you wanted to make a goddamn scene about it with me nude, right now I could care less."
<SPoC> <Dias> Some people just can't be helped. 6He shrugs and moves up beside Marcus
<Marcus`> <Theron> I am worried about the upcoming battle. I am worried about you.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel heads to the shuttle, beconing for Lilith to follow.
<Kit> 6Chii spins, snatching the front of Cheryl's suit into her hand, pushing back against her, snarling in her own right. 1"..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl blinks, then eyes Chii
<Kit> 6Lilith follows along, rattling about system lines she's memorized, trying to sound competent.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin turns to look at Marcus
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Me?
<DeathStar> <PAladin> Where is Cheryl?
* Marcus` gives a slight shrug, then pauses, glancing at Paladin. "Chii and her were talking."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin frowns, then looks for his comm.
<Ariel> 6* Em picks up her bag, tossing it over her shoulder as she finds a seat for take off.
<Kit> 6Chii twitches a few times, then lets go, smirking slightly. 1"Yeah. I get it. So that's pride."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her, then frowns. Her aura is strange right now. As if she might break
<Marcus`> You probably should've waited until they got onto the shuttle before mentioning the pilot thing. Uh, least you'll know next time.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm tired of this bullshit, too, Chii. So until you're ready to tell me what you want from me straight up, I'm putting the ball in your fucking field.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl begins to walk off.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sighs, eyeing his comm.
<Kit> <Chii> I told you what I wanted from you a long time ago." 6She moves and shifts open her own locker to grab her things, trailing after just dragging them along with her. 1"Only, if you're leaving it up to me, then I want you to quit walking away."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl points. "No. No no no no fucking no." 6* She turns around.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I want it fucking straight up what I am in your fucked up little head. Where I stand in it all. Because frankly I don't know.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sneers. "And if you want to be my pilot, fine. You know the risks." 6* She turns to go again
<Kit> <Chii> Of course not. You don't even know where you stand in your own head, let alone mine.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves down the hallway and into the hanger
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin peers up.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks up, not needing to be an empath to tell Cheryl's emotional state.
<Kit> 6Chii eyes the ramp ahead. 1"I don't care about the risks. I never have. The only thing I've ever cared about is what you'll think of me in the end."
* Marcus` sighs again, though he keeps any commment to himself.
<SPoC> 6Dias pinches the bridge of his nose. It doesn't take a scientist to know what happened there
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Can't make promises, Chii. You know what I'm like. 6* She walks up the ramp and sits down.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Sorry about being late. 6* She mutters, eyeing the wall.
<Kit> <Chii> I'm not asking for a promise. Just don't lie to me.
<Marcus`> * Theron bows his head to Myria. As if it's something he doesn't want to discuss at this moment. But he is worried, there's no denying that.
<SPoC> <Dias> It's cool. Marcus was just telling me how cool he looks.
<Kit> 6Chii turns, eyeing everyone else on the ship. Not that it's keeping her from talking, but it's none of their business.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Ummm?
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin taps a few buttons and begins to shift the shuttle forward
<Marcus`> Which, is totally cool, you should know.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
<SPoC> <Dias> Totally. 6He nods at Marcus
<Kit> 6Chii begins stripping where she stands.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina's eyes widen. "Chii!"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl doesn't look.
<Marcus`> * Theron frowns. "Just be careful."
<SPoC> <Dias> And here I thought I was the the only person not shy.
<Kit> 6Dawn looks at Katrina, then glances back, jerking his head back forward, a palm to his forehead.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Ok
<Cassandra`> !
* Marcus` arches a brow. "Chii." He says, though in more of a 'where've you been all my life' type of deal.
<Cassandra`> NRP: Dah
* Sally`Wolf keeps her eyes closed, pretending she's not there.
<Kit> 6Chii drops everything, then dons her combat gear piece by piece. 1"I'll take care of my end, and I'll deal with everything I've done."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> ...
<Kit> 6Chii stares toward Paladin, deadpanned. 1"What, I didn't have time. Unless you wanted to wait longer."
<DeathStar> 6* They exit the atmosphere into space, passing the orbital space station toward the only ship in space.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> You could have changed on the ship
<Kit> <Chii> I was also taking responsibility.
<Kit> 6Chii hrmphs, then leans against the exit of the shuttle.
<SPoC> 6Dias stares at Chii, finding that hard to believe
* Marcus` taps his chin, keeping himself silent.
<Kit> 6Chii glances toward Katrina, keeping it under wraps that exhibitionism isn't really her thing and she's totally freaked.
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle docks with big ship in space, landing in the hanger
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin powers it down, flicking open the ramp
<DeathStar> 6* Cargo vessels arrive with their Gears, landing
<Marcus`> * Theron steps down the ramp, peering at the cargo ships.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin steps past everyone and down the ramp. This ship seems newer than their old one.
<Kit> 6Chii gets up as the ramp jerks, then puts a hand on Cheryl's shoulder.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl flinches, then glanes up.
<Kit> <Chii> Let's go find the alcohol.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'll pass. I want to keep my mind clear.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> *hops off the shuttle after Theron*
* SPoC stands up and moves down the ramp, carrying her stuff.
* Sally`Wolf gets up and yawns a bit, she steps out and looks around the hangar.
<Kit> 6Chii stares. 1"So's that mean I can give you some clear images of what I want?"
* Cassandra` moves down the ramp into the hangar proper.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stands up, glancing at Chii, giving her a smile of encouragement, and moves off.
<Kit> 6Dawn exits the ship, holding his nose.
<SPoC> <Dias> This is going to be a long ride. 6He nods to Cheryl as he moves past her and Chii
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... what do you want? 6* She asks Chii tiredly, glancing at her, waiting.
* Marcus` tilts his head as he stands, moving to step down the ramp.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin glances at his chronometer, then moves to the bridge to prepare things.
<Kit> <Chii> I want to be by your side." 6Plainly. 1"Always. Duh."
<Marcus`> * Theron glances at Paladin as he passes by. "ETA?"
<Kit> 6Lilith continues to lecture Raquel on every stud and nut in Anubis.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> It'll be about 15 hours once we launch.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And what does that entail?
<Marcus`> * Theron bows his head.
* Sally`Wolf goes to find somewhere quiet, shaking her head at Chii's antics.
<Kit> <Chii> For now it entails a very sober exchange of heartfelt feelings from the bottom of our souls, Cheryl.
<Kit> 6Chii twitches. 1"Well, your soul."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl frowns.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel tries to keep up with the details... but she's really not that interested in those details.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina walks along beside Dias.
<SPoC> 6Dias picks his nose nonchalantly
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What do you mean by that?
* Marcus` glances around for Kat, then sees she is by Dias, so he opts to leave those two alone, not wanting to be near that fight.
<Ariel> 6* Em wanders off to look over the ship. Wondering if they got a budget increase.
<DeathStar> 6* The last of the Gears are brought up. The ship hums and shifts into hyperspace.
<Marcus`> * Theron peers at Myria and motions her over to him.
<Kit> <Chii> You're telling me to lay it all out, Cheryl. I want you to do the same. You've been holding back.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina heads for the rooms
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances away. "..." 6* She apparantly doesn't intend to.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> *skips over to Theron*
<Kit> 6Chii squeezes her hand.
<Marcus`> * Theron motions her close, as if he has a secret that if anyone else found out, the world will explode.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl blinks, eyeing Chii squeezing her hand. She looks a bit freaked out
<SPoC> <Dias> This is goinna be messy, you sure you want to be here?
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> *moves in close*
<Kit> 6Chii kneels on the floor beside her, eyeing her with a strangely soft look. 1"Come on, Cheryl. What are you afraid of?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina peers back. "Hm?"
<SPoC> <Dias> Massive planet consuming ridarium. You sure you want to witness what happens next?
<Marcus`> * Theron shifts his head so that his lips are by her ear. "If you would desire to furthur our relationship, I have aquired a certain red fruit.'
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I... 6* She eyes Chii. She seems freaked out by Chii suddenly. "I just want to know what you expect from me."
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Huh?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'm part of the team. I have to do what I can.
<Marcus`> * Theron frowns, stepping back. "Nevermind." He turns to glance up at the ceiling.
<Kit> <Chii> This isn't about expectations, Cheryl. I think that's where we differ. I won't expect you to do anything for me. I'm... with you because I want to be. I do things for you because I feel I want to. I like you, because... I like you. It doesn't matter what you think you are, or what's happening."
<SPoC> 6Dias blinks blankley then nods. 1"Cool."
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> ...ohhhhh...you want humpies!
<Kit> <Chii> I don't care if I'm stupid, irrational or obsessed. It's how I feel.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So you don't expect me to do what Katrina does. 6* She stares.
<Kit> 6Chii hrmphs. 1"I won't lie. That'd be freaking awesome."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
<Kit> <Chii> But no. It's not like I'm requiring you to do anything you don't want to do.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her, waiting.
<Marcus`> * Theron pauses and makes a place. "Please do not call it that."
<Kit> <Chii> That prick you told me about, that's why he pisses me off. I wish he was still around so I could beat his face in.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Why?
<Marcus`> <Theron> Because it is not just that.
<Kit> <Chii> Why I get in Paladin's face when the military makes you do things...
<Kit> <Chii> Fuck them all. You're a person to-- No one should have to deal with that if they didn't ask to.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Huuuuh?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6* She doesn't respond to that. They've been over it. "Fine. Okay. I think I can accept it then if you don't expect anything from me than friendship."
<Kit> 6Chii glances down and rubs her head. 1"Yeah, friends. Whatever you want."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her. "So you do want more."
<Kit> <Chii> Hrmph. I said I'd always be there for you, if you'd let me.
<Kit> <Chii> You... listen to me. That's enough.
<Marcus`> * Theron takes a breath. "If you have no feelings for me aside from the fact that I was the person that you shared an act of passion during a moment of heat, then do not consider the though. I desire more than that. And if you cannot give it to me. I will not do this to myself any longer."
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Mr. Theron...?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances away, clearly not believing that's enough
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin stands on the bridge, finishing things as they move through hyperspace
<SPoC> 6Dias turns down a hallway, to explore the new ship.
<Marcus`> * Theron makes a visible breath, as if that was something that had been on his mind, he look at Myria. "Yes?"
* Marcus` moves up to SPoC. "So uh, hey Nat."
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> You must like them young!
<SPoC> Hello Marcus.
<Kit> 6Chii stands up slightly, bending over to hug Cheryl while she's turned away.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl blinks.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What are you doing...?
<DeathStar> 6* She eyes her
<Marcus`> <Theron> I care not for age. But if you do not share my feelings, then this conversation is over. I apologize for putting you in this situation.
<Kit> <Chii> Bonding, damn it. Shut up.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> *rocks on her heels* ...why me?
<Marcus`> What's up? *he glances at her*
* Sally`Wolf wanders onto the bridge, her gears stowed for now, looking around, she smiles at Paladin.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin nods to Wolf. "Wolf."
<Sally`Wolf> "Sir."
<Marcus`> <Theron> I do not know. You are immature, and wreckless. You are everything that I do not desire in a woman. But I cannot help my feelings.
<Kit> 6Dawn stares at the two attempting a heart to heart.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Hmmmm...what do you know about my auntie?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl speaks anyway. "So is it just about sex? I mean, you have sex with Katrina."
<SPoC> The impending attack on the colony world of Titus I believe.
<Marcus`> <Theron> Little other than the few times I met her.
<Marcus`> Right you are. You nervous or anything? Worried?
<Kit> 6Dawn hits his palm with his other hand and nods, then moves forward, patting both Theron and Myria on their shoulders. He closes his eyes and focuses on forming a link, using him as nothing more than tunnel.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> She was refined...
<Kit> <Chii> ...Is what about sex?
<Marcus`> * Theron shifts away from Dawn. He doesn't like to be touched and his eyes show that, especially with Dawn interrupting.
<SPoC> N-6She pauses. 1"I am concerned somewhat, yes." 6She get's a confused look on her face.
<Marcus`> Maybe, about Jennifer?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Your desire for me. I mean. I figure I'm a shitty friend, yeah, but you seem to want more and more from me, and I figure you get that from Kat, so why do you want it from me, too?
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Huh?
<Kit> 6Dawn stares toward Theron, then eyes Myria, shrugging. Trying to get a feel for what chaos might reside within the blue terror.
<SPoC> Hmmm. I do believe so.
<Marcus`> * Theron shifts Myria away from Dawn, aggitated now, which is odd coming from him. "Leave us alone." He warns Dawn.
<SPoC> It is a strange feeling indeed.
* Marcus` nods, "It's called being a parent. Crazy, huh?"
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> *biiiiihs Dawn*
<SPoC> I find that it makes completing my missions more difficult.
<Kit> 6Dawn stares at Myria, blinking, then gazes toward Theron, smiling subtly. He doesn't look to Myria, so that Theron doesn't know, but he pats her shoulder imprinting <Quit being a child when it's convenient. There's plenty of scarier things in life then having one hold you close.> Then moves away as silently as ever.
<Marcus`> * Theron opts to punch Dawn in the face.
* Marcus` nows his head. "It's really why most of the military people retire after they get children. I think it was why Cassandra and Setsuna dropped out."
<Marcus`> NRP: Nods*
<Kit> 6Dawn's head snaps back, since he wasn't paying attention, and... well, his ability isn't developed either. He stands there, having been interrupted from leaving.
<Marcus`> <Theron> I do not desire your help or advice. And you shall never lay a hand on me again unless I tell you to do so. I do not stand for rude actions such at this."
<Kit> 6Dawn slides his head back down, staring at Theron blankly, wiping blood away from his mouth with a hankerchief. Since Theron physically punched him-- <Thank you, sir. Your advice was pollitely sound.> Then leaves.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Mr. Theron, that was mean.
<Marcus`> * Theron shifts to Myria, his expression still upset, he eyes her. "I don't allow rudeness."
<SPoC> It would make sense. 6She nods to Marcus
* Marcus` crosses his arms. "So have you ever thought about finding a daddy for Jen? I bet Paladin would be a good father to her."
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> "...well...my auntie...was...really refined. *nod nods*
<Kit> <Chii> Hrmph. I like you because I like you. It has nothing to do with Katrina.
<Marcus`> * Theron nods once. "Yes. I gathered as much from seeing her speeches and hearing her songs." He tilts his head, as if wondering where this is going, and relaxing some probably glad that Myria continued on the subject.
<SPoC> It has never crossed my mind. 6She tilts her head. 1"Do you not believe I'm doing a good job?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sighs. "Nevermind." 6* She keeps her thoughts to herself, and as the bond forms, Chii can feel how she holds herself back, hiding her emotional feelings so she won't be hurt, refusing to make an emotional connection so she can't be crushed again.
<DeathStar> 6* And once the bond is established, hides her feelings in the bond
<Kit> <Chii> It's just obvious that I need to learn how to change again. I'm not good enough for you.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Maybe...you're in love with auntie!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You're fine. And you got Katrina. 6* She mumbles, glancing out the shuttle window, despite being in the hanger
<Marcus`> * Theron frowns. "Perhaps that is the case. Perhaps I fell in love with the you that was channeling her. If that is the case, then I am sorry for troubling you."
<Kit> <Chii> Yeah. I have a good friend. One who encourages me to feel what I want to feel. To pursue what I want to.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> See? Sounds like she loves you a lot. You should be with her.
* Marcus` laughs. "You're doing an excellent job, Nat. But a girl needs a father figure too."
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> ....hmmmm...maybe I should be auntie!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Not many people give that kind of understanding.
<Kit> <Chii> Mh, and I will return her favor in time. When she needs that same thing.
<SPoC> I have read many books and several say that that is not true.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ah. I'm sure she'll appreciate the sex.
<Marcus`> * Theron glances down. "I do not desire to make you change. I am an Erusian male, I am accustomed to the lack of a romantic relationship. You need not worry yourself.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rolls her eyes.
<Kit> <Chii> I doubt there'll be any.
<Marcus`> Eh, books are lame.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Why?
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> *stands on her tip toes and pat pats him on the head*
<Kit> <Chii> Because like you, she feels differently about that sort of thing. I don't really get it, but... You don't seem to desire that sort of thing unless it's kept to yourself.
<Marcus`> * Theron peers up at her curiously, though he doesn't punch her for touching him. Lucky her.
<Kit> <Chii> When she finds whoever it is she's looking for, they'll probably go their seperate way.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snorts. "Chii. She's here because of you. She's probably looking for you."
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> All better!
<Kit> 6Chii shakes her head. 1"Nuh-uh."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah. Sure.
<Marcus`> <Theron> Yes. All better. *he says, though his face betrays that, and he turns to walk away*
<Kit> <Chii> Katrina knows me well enough. If I weren't after something, I'd have taken my chances and reincarnated already.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Then why don't you?
<Kit> <Chii> If I did that she'd never have anything to do with me in that sense ever again.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Hmmmm... *eyes Theron*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks at Chii
<Kit> <Chii> Because if I did, someone I care a lot for would be lost completely.
<Marcus`> * Theron occupies himself with his gear, keeping his back to Myria.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rolls her eyes. "Newsflash. You're stupid. And you know why?"
<Kit> <Chii> 'Cause I'm hopeless.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Katrina's there and I bet you anything she'd be with you in a heartbeat. Yet you'd rather waste your time wanting something else.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> ...Theron...
<Kit> 6Chii rises slowly. 1"Yeah. I'm a dumbass."
<Marcus`> * Theron pauses and glances over his shoulder.
<SPoC> And you believe that your opinion should be held higher than a book?
<Marcus`> Well. I am like the coolest person around.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grabs Chii by the arms, shaking her. "You are. Goddammit. As your friend, I'm telling you're fucking stupid. Because you tell me you're fine just being friends with me, but I still don't believe you."
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> You've been around humans too long...you're feeling the same frustrations they feel.
* SPoC looks around then down at herself. 1"I feel insulted now."
<Marcus`> <Theron> Then perhaps I should find myself a human that will share with me in my feelings.
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Is that what you want?
* Marcus` pauses and laughs. "You can be second coolest, how about that?"
<SPoC> I opt to hold out until you offer me coolest.
<Marcus`> <Theron> No. I do not want someone else. If I did, I would not be putting myself through this, for you.
<Kit> 6Chii shakes, glancing off soul-lessly. 1"...Mmh. It's enough... I'll live on."
<Marcus`> Sorry, darlin. But until you get a cool outfit, you'll always be number 2.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl picks up Chii, slamming Chii into the wall. "Fuck that. Fuck it. Fuck it fuck it." 6* Her anger and upsetness rings through the bond. She's at wit's end. "Why is Katrina not good enough for you? Or am I the same as Katrina? Are we the same in your eyes?"
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> With me...you need to be ready to accept a double package.
<Kit> 6Chii winces, sliding down the wall a bit. 1"...Good enough..?" 6She wells up in tears. 1"...I thought about that once. I wasn't good enough for anyone. I was worthless."
<SPoC> I will tell people that you touched me inappropriately
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl lets go, grabbing her face.
<Marcus`> They'll just snort and say 'What else is new.'
<Marcus`> <Theron> With you all I ever see is the youngling. Someone that can not hope to return my feelings.
<SPoC> True. 6She hrmms, moving her hand to her chin
<Kit> <Chii> All I was good for was destroying things. Tearing them apart-- It was actually quite fun. It still is... But... There's something that made me just a little bit happier.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And what's that?
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Its easier for us to deal with life like that...
* Sally`Wolf turns away from staring out at space, taking a seat on the bridge.
<Kit> 6Chii smiles slightly, shedding a few quiet tears. 1"I wasn't the only one. I didn't have to deal with it alone. Not that she really intended to do much about it at all. I bet I was just annoying, so she wanted me to quit lashing out in weird ways... Being an inconvenience.."
* SPoC suddenly steps close to Marcus and runs his hand along his cheek
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin is silent, doing reading checks
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers at Chii through her hand on her face
<Marcus`> * Theron bows his head. "Then I shall be your guardian. I shall keep you from harm. And my own feelings, I will put those aside."
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> And perhaps...
<Sally`Wolf> "You're doing a good job here, sir."
* Marcus` arches a brow his eyes glancing down to her hand, well toward the side where it is.
<Marcus`> * Theron stands there, waiting for her continue.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin peers over. "Thank you. You are doing an excellent job yourself.
* Sally`Wolf smiles, "Thank you sir. I just hope I can be useful in this mission."
* SPoC pauses now staring at Marcus. 1"Am I the coolest person around now?"
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Perhaps you will accept the company of Arhn while waiting for Myria to grow up?
* Marcus` shifts his eyes to her. "The old me would say 'You get with the getting naked and you will be' but sadly, this new me just says, 'Sure'>"
<Kit> <Chii> It's not like I wanted to hurt Katrina, she'd done so much for me too, but... This other one... She kept yelling at me and telling me how we were nothing alike. The circumstances may be different... I may not understand her pain at all, but... I still want to bear it with her. Even if no one understands. Even if she doesn't... it's what I want.
<Kit> <Chii> Even creating my own soul doesn't compare to that desire.
* SPoC lowers her hand, a smile on her face. 1"I am overjoyed."
<Marcus`> * Theron shifts. "Perhaps. Though by this time, Myria should be much more mature than she is. I do not even know if she will ever truly be 'grown up'."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ....... 6* Cheryl sits down again, pulling her legs up and hugging them
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> Perhaps so...
* Marcus` sighs. "I miss the old me. He totally would've had you naked by now."
<SPoC> I do not believe so.
<Marcus`> * Theron bows his head. "You must do as you so desire. I will be your lowly guard, as I always am. That will never change."
<Marcus`> Well. If I got you drunk and took your clothes off, maybe.
<SPoC> I do not think you have the intelligence to get me drunk and take my clothes off Marcus.
<Marcus`> I guess we'll never know now, will we Natty?
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> ...what do you want?
<SPoC> Natty?
<Kit> 6Chii draws up her own knees, staring at the floor.
<Kit> 6Dawn hunts around for Kat, wincing as he dabs his lip.
<Marcus`> It's a nickname. Cute isn't it?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You'd be happier with Katrina. 6* She mumbles.
<SPoC> No it is not.
<Kit> <Chii> So what." 6She mumbles.
<Marcus`> <Theron> I have expressed my desire. It now up to you to determine your actions.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina has claimed a room for herself.
<Marcus`> Oh wow, way to loose the coolest person around in like 5 seconds flat.
<SPoC> I believe there is no take backs.
<Kit> 6Dawn knocks, cursing Theron's ancestors.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her, then glances away. "Fine. Your funeral." 6* She shrugs, acting nonchalant again, though through the bond, it's like a small child has slowly opened up slightly
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> We still have several hours...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands up and stretches. "I think I'll take a shower."
<Marcus`> There are always take backs. And you just got taken back. Oh snap, I went there.
<DeathStar> 6* The door opens. Katrina glances at Dawn. "Are you okay?"
<Kit> <Chii> 'Kay.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You can come, too. 6* She says as she walks out
<SPoC> You do not play according to the rules Marcus Jones.
<Kit> 6Chii stares. Then gets up and follows sheepishly.
<Marcus`> It's why I always win, darlin. *he gives her a big smile*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> But only if you're faster.
<Kit> 6Dawn nods slowly, looking annoyed. He gestures his hand, holding it out to her.
<Kit> <Chii> Eh? What do you mean?
<Marcus`> <Theron> That we do. And if you require those hours to determine what you shall do. Then please take them accordingly.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina pauses, taking his hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl begins to run
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> ...no...let's go some place private.
<Kit> 6Chii stares, then scrambles along the ground to sprint. 1"Wh-What the fuck!?"
<SPoC> I will remember this day Marcus.
<Marcus`> * Theron bows his head. "Very well. Lead the way."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl runs past MArcus and SPoC.
* SPoC turns to watch Cheryl go running by
<Kit> <Dawn> <I'd like to work on developing an idea of mine. That fucking hurt.>
<Marcus`> Uh ok. *he tilts his head to watch Cheryl run past*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina nods. <Okay.>
<Cassandra`> 6<12Myria6> *skips off*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You can't beat me, Cheese, then you have to wait out in the hallway.
<Kit> 6Dawn smiles and bows his head. <Thanks>
<Kit> <Chii> You cheatin' bitch, I don't even know where we're going!?" 6She sweeps past Marcus and SPoC.
<SPoC> It would appear that Cheryl is cheating.
<SPoC> You and her have much in common.
<Marcus`> * Theron pauses, staring at the skipping. He sighs and moves after her.
<Marcus`> You think so? *he tilts his head, finding this new type of Cheryl to be interesting* I totally confessed my love for her the other night.
<Kit> 6Lilith bites Raquel's hand, doubting she's even noticed the change to malamute form and the lack of dialogue.
<Marcus`> But you know how that it. Can't have em all.
<DeathStar> -TO BE CONTINUED-
Session Close: Tue May 13 23:34:07 2008

Session Start: Tue May 13 23:59:50 2008
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20080513.log'
<DeathStar> -RESUMATION-
Session Close: Wed May 14 00:00:00 2008

Session Start: Wed May 14 00:00:00 2008
Session Ident: #taw
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl runs down the hallway, looking for the first empty room
* Kuroichigo is now known as Chii
* Chii studies Cheryl as she gives chase. She reads the body language and realizes. "There isn't a set destination..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl runs around Dias
<Dias> 6Dias' jaw drops and he look at Cheryl. 1"Uhh..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl woos a few techniques, since she's naked under her skin tight suit
<DeathStar> *technicians
<DeathStar> NRP: Wow
* Chii growls as she fleets past Dias, springing to bounce off the hall wall and tries to take lead point.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Chii takes the lead, and so she whips out with her whip around her leg.
* Chii grunts as she collapses, spinning and throwing out a length of wire to return the favor.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl goes down, face first.
* Chii sails over her, sliding her hand down and yanking Cheryl's tactsuit zipper down before landing, laughing like the fox she is
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands up, the suit becoming lose. Her embarrassment goes through the bond and she tries to zip it up. She frowns
* Chii grins, amusement far above her lust in the bond. "Hee, now I will win!"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl seems upset through the bond, like she might cry.
* Chii skids to a halt, peering back in alarm.
* Jackieness has left #taw
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rushes forward as fast as she can, her face red. Real or not, she's taken advantage
<Chii> Oi.... Grrr
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl passes Chii
* Chii growls and turns. "Oh yeah..!?" She raises her foot and viciously kicks at a door, jabbing a knife into it and then forming a seal. "Raiton!"
<DeathStar> 6* The door is attacked and opens.
* Chii raspberries at Cheryl
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stops at another door, and uses the door open button, eyeing Chii
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sneers. "I win!"
* Chii spins, lashing the wire for Cherl's feet.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes it coming, so she leaps up
* Chii springs for the door while Cheryl's mobility-less
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl whips down at Chii as she falls to earth
* Chii slides one blade up, quickly, then twists, activating its energy form and digging it into the floor as a tether
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snarls and lands finally.
* Chii sweeps her legs around and scissorkicks upward
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl is kicked, but she grabs Chii's leg with her arms at the same time, gripping it, and swinging her
* Chii shrieks, clawing at the floor and walls to stop her momentum
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl lets go - aiming her at a wall away from the door
* Chii shifts to land her feet against the wall, then yanks her hand, a wire line from her wrist to the blade in the floor made earlier-- she yanks it, manipulating to try and trip Cheryl with her own whip
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl, sensing Chii's intentions through the bond, deactivating her whip second before the move, but it slows her down from going inside
* Chii lunges off the wall, letting out an asian girl warcry as she tackles toward Cheryl
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares dumbfounded. Asian girl warcry..? WHAM
* Chii knocks them both inside. She pants and heaves, clutching Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl lands on her back, making a face
* Kit has quit IRC (Ping timeout: 180 seconds)
* Dias is now known as Dias-sleep
* Megumi has joined #taw
* Marcus` is now known as Drasek
* Chii peers down at Cheryl, shaking off inertia
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl groans, sitting her head up, boinking into Chii's head
<Chii> Ow! Damn it!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Tch! 6* She hisses
<Chii> .... Now what?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl opens her eyes, staring at Chii, still on her. "...who entered the room first?"
<Chii> ... Well, you technically." She sulks. "I shoved us in."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl begins to grin victoriously. "That's right."
* Chii crawls off of Cheryl, sulking nearby on her hands and knees.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> But I guess I should compromise, since you shoved us in.
<Chii> ...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So name your price.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits up.
<Chii> :huh...
* Chii peers toward Cheryl skeptically
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes an imaginary watch on her wrist
<Chii> K-kiss me..!
* Chii tries to salvage some hope
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her.
<Chii> ...
* Chii shifts uncomfortably and peers at the ground
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts, eyeing her very oddly, like she might hit Chii, moving toward her very slowly, her blue eyes locked on her, like a target.
* Chii jerks backwards and falls onto her rump, crabwalking reflexively
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps stalking her until Chii has no more room to escape, then begins to lean in.
* Chii backs against the wall, gasping as she feels cold along her back, her eyes widening
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leans in closer, then gives Chii a quick peck on the lips. "There."
* Chii blinks. Stunned
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hides her embarrassment and pulls away now
* Chii doesn't even try to hide her amazed pleasure and excitement from that pathetic excuse for a kiss!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares at her. "W-What?"
<Chii> H-hu...?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... What's with that weird face. Was it THAT bad?
<Chii> W-well I wouldn't call it -good-... But th-that's not it...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl frowns.
<Chii> Ch-Cheryl actually kissed me...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rolls her eyes and stands up
* Chii touches her lips, blushing.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl unzips the suit, still naked under it, and goes into the bathroom to take her shower.
<Chii> A-and so deliciously like a predatoe... Mmm...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl closes the door, thinking Chii is more like the predator, through the bond.
<Chii> Hey, Cheryl can I-- ack!
* Chii whines, staring at the closed door. She sulks
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl starts her shower. While she didn't lock the door, who knows if Chii would be broken if she opened it
<Chii> M-man...
* Chii meanwhile can't help but think of the other version of this scene-- even if it was Scar, especiall right now she's envisioning.... ......she squirms, whimpering
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl calmly washes herself. Hey, if she's transmitting what she's doing through the bond, it's not her fault. She's focused on cleanliness.
* Chii goes insane in the other room, rolling back and forth
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl washes her chest
* Chii goes a bit glazed in the eyes, feeling close to the night she passed crazy blue girl-- but she's bonded again
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl washes her leg.
<DeathStar> 6* And her thighs
* Chii hits her head on the floor repeatedly to ineffectively distract herself
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl finishes and begins to dry off. Slowly.
* Chii cries out loudy, pulling at ends of her hair in tears
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl finishes and steps out, still naked; she left the suit in the room.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You can use it now, if you want
* Chii peers up at Cheryl, dripping in tears, eyes arced in a depraved look across Cheryl's body, panting. "..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... ... What?
<DeathStar> 6* She moves over to her suit, picking it up
<Chii> W-was that... O-on pupose...?!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Was what on purpose? 6* She sounds confused, eyeing Chii a bit awkwardly. She turns so her back is facing her now
* Chii falls forward, pressing her legs together over her hands.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers over her shoulder.
* Chii lies there heaving, filled with confusion as to how Cheryl could be that obvlivious to the lust she's created after using the bond to fight earlier
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl zips up the suit. "Well, I'll leave you to your shower." 6* She moves to leave Chii alone, probably having felt the lust, and trying to play it cool so she can escape
<Chii> S-so... Cruel.... Y-you must have...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks cagey eyed.
* Chii stumbles for the b athroom in an awkward pose
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl remains far far from Chii's grasp, as if afraid she'll molest her
* Chii barely crawls into the bathroom, closing the door with her foot.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits on the bed
* Chii emits sounds after a few minuites suggesting she's handling it-- even if they are muffled in an attempt to keep quiet
* Drasek is now known as Xan|Sleepz
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl goes red in the face and hides her face under a pillow
* Chii tries her best not to do anything graphic across the bond, especially because of what she's thinking back on
<DeathStar> 6* It's okay, Cheryl's not really being open in the bond right now. Probably in fear
* Chii relieves herself in the "privacy" of the bathroom. Then takes a shower, not feeling clean at all.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl remains on the bed, hiding with her pillow
* Chii eventually exits, not looking around much before slumping outside the door, her hair still dripping and wearing just a towel
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers over now. "Uh...you want to catch some sleep now?"
* Chii snaps to look at Cheryl, her expression freezing and her face instared.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares back. "What?"
<Chii> I-- y-you left!!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Uh, no
<Chii> Uh? B- ....Iiya!?
* Chii buries her face in her hands
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6* She stares. "What? You want me to go...?"
<DeathStar> 6* She gets up, frowning
<Chii> Y-you heard... Me!?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... heard you what?
<DeathStar> 6* She stares at Chii, playing dumb.
* Chii peers through her fingers, an endless well of shamed embarassment
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl crosses hehr arms. "What? Heard you take a shower?"
* Chii pauses then nods.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So? You heard me take mine. 6* She shrugs non-chalantly.
<Chii> Y-yeah...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Did you want to get some sleep now...?
* Chii lowers her hands, still flushed. "Wh-what was that 'bout sleep..?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Did you want to go to sleep.
* Chii nods slowly, peering at the floor.
<DeathStar> 6* She nods, moving over to the bed and laying down, going to sleep in her suit
* Chii stares curiously at Cheryl's back, then slinks over, crawling up into the bed, turning the opposite way, chewong on the end of her knuckle.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts suddenly to lay flat on her back, so that puts her closer to Chii
* Chii gulps, wincing at her imagination.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> .... 6* She closes her eyes.
* Chii closes her eyes, wishing she dreamed so she could... ... ...
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Wed May 14 02:19:34 2008

Session Start: Wed May 14 19:26:05 2008
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20080514.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-589.3.1
<DeathStar> Location: Ship
<DeathStar> 6* After several, several hours of sleeping, Cheryl awakens from her nightmares by swinging her fists down - for Chii's head
<Kit> 6Chii's head clunks down, and after a delay of no more or less than three seconds, she jerks in reaction, snarling. 1"WHAT THE HELL!?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl jerks from her reaction, having been somberly waking up obliviously. She sneers. "You got a problem?"
<Kit> <Chii> Why the hell do you keep hitting me!?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I didn't hit you!
<Kit> <Chii> You hit me!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Did not. 6* She replies grumpily, rubbing her face
<Kit> <Chii> You totally did!" 6She rubs her head. 1"I can feel those boney knuckles anywhere."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares at Chii. "Boney...knuckles...?" 6* She twitches.
<Kit> <Chii> Yeah, you hit shit over and over you gain callouses and the bone beneath begins to grow to reinforce itself. That's why fighters usually have more pronounced knuckles and elbows and su-- er..." 6She peers over her shoulder, wincing.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'll show you boney knuckles. 6* She swings for Chii's shoulder
<Kit> 6Being turns away, Chii tries to jerk out of the way, getting struck into the top of the neck instead, groaning as she falls out of bed in her attempted dodge.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses, and leans over the bed to peer down to see if Chii is alright
<Kit> 6Chii peers upside-down, twitching. 1"..I-It's why I wear gloves."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl snorts. "Well, if my hands are so displeasing to you, I'll refrain from touching you again."
<Kit> 6Chii suddenly grins widely. 1"Really?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Really. 6* She scowls, taking the grin as Chii being pleased. She leans back to lay back on the bed
<Kit> <Chii> Fu fu fu...
<Kit> 6A lump travels up the side of the bed, beneath the sheets.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes the ceiling, fuming, eyeing her knuckles in annoyance, ignoring the lump
<Kit> 6Chii gropes Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl jerks suddenly, banging her head on the headboard, letting out a howl of pain and freaked outness. She looks down. "What are you doing?!"
<Kit> <Chii> Heh heh... I can do whatever I like and you won't touch me...
<Kit> 6Squeeze.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl twitches, her face reddening. "Stop that!"
<Kit> 6Chii slips up beside Cheryl, lying partially beside her, partially on her, her head nesting between Cheryl's chest. 1"Ahh..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grabs a pillow and begins to swing it at Chii
<Kit> <Chii> Aghm! ...Ahmf! Oomf! H-hey! Agh!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl presses down with the pillow now, smothering her
<Kit> <Chii> Aht resht ahl duh huppeh.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl lifts the pillow slightly, a deadly look on her face. "What...?"
<Kit> 6Chii murmurs with a content sigh from between her breasts. 1"At least I'll die happy."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl twitches more and begins to buck her own body
<Kit> 6Chii takes the opportunity of Cheryl's raised body to wrap her arms around it, clamping.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl suddenly goes very still.
<Kit> 6Chii begins to snore.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rolls her body quickly and deliberately off the bed
<Kit> 6Chii somehow lands atop, still snoring.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl twitches, then reaches out and grabs Chii's tail, twisting
<Kit> 6Chii makes no issuance to stop snoring.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sneers, then wraps her arms around Chii, almost lovingly, cradling her as she rises to her feet, nuzzling her back. "Chii..."
<Kit> <Chii> ...*snort* ... ..." 6She continues dozing.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves them both into the hallway, then whispers into Chii's ear. "Kiss me, Chii."
<Kit> <Chii> Zzz....gh...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl frowns, grinding her teeth, then relaxes again, grabbing Chii's head, forcing it up, and bringing her lips onto Chii's lips.
<Kit> 6Chii stiffles, trying to draw in breath, eventually jerking and opening her eyes slowly. Seems she really was asleep.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps her lips on Chii's lips, not relenting.
<Kit> 6Chii stares. Shocked. That's clear in expression and bond.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl tests to see if she can pry Chii off of herself now, still kissing her - just a regular kiss, mind yo
<Kit> 6Chii is white-tailed putty.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pries Chii off, then grabs her towel, since that's all she wore after getting out of the shower, and went to bed wearing it, and rips it off, breaking the kiss finally. Having locked Chii in the hallway, she smiles. "Have fun."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl begins to walk off
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl begins to put distance
<Kit> 6Chii sits there, looking dumbfounded for a moment, then red creeps into her face and panic pours over the bond. 1"Ch-Cheryl! W-wait! You can't!?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps going, rounding a corner
<Kit> 6Chii scrambles to her feet, clawing at the floor to chase after her, filled with utter terror and abashed repose. Despite having stripped on the shuttle to even her insult to Cheryl, she isn't loving of being public embarassment.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leans on the wall around the corner, waiting with the towel
<Kit> 6Chii slides along the floor past the wall. 1"CHERYL! Don't leave me!"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl watches her go, amusement in the bond
<Kit> 6Chii slows, gulping as she takes a more cautious approach to searching the ship for Cheryl, taken aback by the humor she feels, wincing.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sends a mental image of Chii passing her
<Kit> 6Chii jerks, whipping her head around and running back.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps waiting with the towel
<Kit> 6Chii rounds the hall with a childish pout on her face, covering herself with her arms.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hmmms, examining Chii. "What's wrong?" 6* She asks innocently
<Kit> <Chii> Wh-what do you mean 'what's wrong?'" 6She snaps.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grins. "With that attitude, I won't give you this back?" 6* She holds the towel
<Kit> 6Chii jerks back, peering down and blushing. 1"...Ch-Cheryl.."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ask nicely. 6* She waves it.
<Kit> <Chii> What..!?" 6She snarls, throwing the hand over her chest out. 1"Why should I!? You took it from me!"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl wraps the towel around her neck and begins to walk away. "Okay, you can walk around naked, then."
<Kit> 6Chii makes a pitiful noise, then grinds her teeth. 1"W-Wait.."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns, smiling like the devil. "Yeeees?"
<Kit> 6Chii continues to grind her teeth, twitching at the floor as she drops to her knees, putting her hands on it and bowing her head. 1"P-Please give it back."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses, then jerks, not expecting that much. She's clearly shocked through the bond, not meaning Chii to go that far.
<DeathStar> 6* She pauses, then tosses the towel on her. "Here." 6* She frowns. "And next time you grope me, I'll do something even nastier."
<Kit> 6Chii wraps the towel around herself, still red in the face. 1"...A-alright."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl crosses her arms, not really enjoying her victory now as much as she thought she would.
<Kit> 6Chii sits on her knees quietly, mulling. REFLECTING ON HER BEHAVIOUR AND BEING ONE HUNDRED YEARS TOO EARLY.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sighs.
<DeathStar> 6* She walks off, eyeing her knuckles again
<Kit> 6Chii stays!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers back. "You're not coming?"
<Kit> 6Chii gazes up slowly, bewildered despite guilty conscience.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her.
<Kit> 6Chii gulps, then hops to her feet, walking along with her hands folded obediently.
* Chad-Softball is now known as Chad`Winters
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You don't have to follow me if you don't want to... 6* She eyes her doing it like she's been ordered.
<Kit> <Chii> Wh-who would follow your orders..!?
<Kit> 6Chii hrmphs, her head turning away.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No one
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns and walks silently to their room, unlocking it with a few button pushes, then moves off
<Kit> 6Chii's head hangs, feeling like crap instantly again.
<Seraphna> * Wolf stands at the end of the hall, torn between clawing her eyes out and saying something.
<Kit> <Chii> Don't go..."
* Xan|Sleepz is now known as Xanatos
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Xanatos
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stops. "That an order?"
<Kit> <Chii> You outrank me.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You're my pilot.
<DeathStar> 6* She states, resorting to her monotoned voice answer
<Kit> <Chii> I only order you to free will.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Then I'm going to the mess hall. 6* She starts moving again
<Kit> <Chii> ...A-Alright...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl passes Wolf without looking at her
<Kit> 6Chii dejectedly hits the open and trails into the appropriated room to sulk in her own stupidity and quick mouth.
<Seraphna> * Wolf doesn't look at her eyes, just gives a silent nod, she sighs and pulls her hair back, and walks on the way she was heading as though nothing strange or slightyl disturbing happened.
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Wed May 14 20:56:47 2008

Session Start: Thu May 15 19:39:20 2008
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20080515.log'
* Chad`Winters is now known as SPoC
<DeathStar> LOCATION: ON THE SHIP
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina eats some food to help her body and mind be ready - mostly, fruits and cereal and milk
* Marcus` comes walking into the galley, pulling his arms out to stretch.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moodily eats in the corner
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles at Marcus, waving
<Kit> 6Chii sits in the room, stacking creamer containers into elaborate 'buildings' connected by buttresses.
* Marcus` smiles and holds up a hand, moving over towards her. "Howdy."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles. "Hello."
<SPoC> 6Dias steps in groggily, he rubs at his face as he moves to the food
* Marcus` slowly reaches over to take a piece of her fruit.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina eyes him.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> There's plenty of fruit at the bar.
* Marcus` slowly sticks his lower lip out. "But it's all the way over there."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> It's good exercise.
* Jackieness has joined #taw
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Jackieness
<SPoC> 6Dias moves over to the bar and grabs a plate, tossing random stuff onto his plate.
* Marcus` stops, just before taking her fruit, his eyes widening. "Ms. McCormick did you just call me fat?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> No. I'm calling you lazy
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina sips her milk
<Marcus`> Oh. Well that's cool then. Cause I really am. *he sits down* Been alright?
<SPoC> 6Dias eyes his tray and shrugs and moves over to a table and plops down.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I've been good.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl half-eats her food.
<SPoC> 6Dias than sets down a stop watch on the table and cracks his knuckles.
<Marcus`> Excellent. *he puts his hand together, leaning on the table like he normally does when he sits.* You feeling nervous about this upcoming mission?
<SPoC> 6Dias reaches over and hits the stop watch and begins to shovel food into his mouth
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Of course. Who wouldn't? 6* She studies him
* Marcus` slowly glances over at Dias, then Cheryl, then looks back to Kat. He then gives a slight shrug. "Someone that's crazy and insane I would guess. But not me, i'm scared out of my mind right now."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles. "Then you're perfectly sane."
* Marcus` grins. "Well, that's still up for debate. Could be that I just don't have a deathwish."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> That's good
* Seraphna is now known as Sally`Wolf
* Marcus` nods, sitting back. "So. Since I didn't do what I said I was going to do, we're still good, right?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Yes. 6* She nods. "I don't think having sex with Chii would accomplish much good."
<SPoC> 6Dias slams his hands on the table and hits the stop watch.
* Jackieness is now known as Cassandra`
* Marcus` shrugs. "Well I dunno, I just want to make sure we're alright. You know how I am, after all."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> We're fine.
<Marcus`> Fine enough to go back to your room? *he arches a brow, a grin sliding onto the side of his face*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina groans. "Sure."
* Marcus` arches a brow. "You uh, groaned." He scratches the side of his head.
<SPoC> 6Dias shifts and then belches loudly
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I did.
* Sally`Wolf lays asleep in her room, getting herself rested up for battle.
<DeathStar> -RAPID END-
Session Close: Thu May 15 20:00:27 2008

Session Start: Sat May 17 00:20:30 2008
Session Ident: #taw
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<DeathStar> Stardate: Before Episode 6
<DeathStar> Location: The Ship
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina was eating food
* Marcus` leans forward. "You groaned. But said sure."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina nods. "I did."
* Marcus` arches a brow, sitting back. "So what does that mean?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> It means I'll have sex with you if that's what you want.
<Marcus`> But the groan means...that you are either dissappointed or thinking that it was only a matter of time or something?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well. You said that you were changing and looking for for a steady for girlfriend, so I was groaning that you asked about sex.
<Marcus`> Ah yeah, that's a pretty hypocritcal question of me to ask.
* Marcus` rubs his chin. "I guess the thought of me possibly dying just made me decide to take a shot and see what you would say."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina nods. "Ah, is that so? Well, like I said, if you want to have sex, Marcus, I'll do it."
* Marcus` scrunches his nose. "Yeah but then that would go against everything I was working on to prove that i've changed and all that. Since, the old me would definitely do it, no questions asked.
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<DS[Sick]> <Katrina> It would. 6* She nods.
* Marcus` tilts his head. "And to you it wouldn't be anything more than just sex, and I guess I really wouldn't want that either." He laughs once. "Does make me feel good to know that you would do it though. That must mean I am at least attractive."
<DS[Sick]> <Katrina> You're at least that. 6* She agrees with a smile.
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<Kit> 6Chii peers over at Cheryl, narrowing her eyes, but saying nothing. After a while she looks up at the ceiling, her arm still reclined behind her head for comfort.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl props her head up now, doing nothing
* Marcus` smiles. "So for the record, I'll pull that question from the list. Consider it never asked."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Fair enough.
<Marcus`> I would leave it, but you're hot and you know it. So I don't think you need the extra self esteem boost from me.
<Kit> <Chii> Hey, Cheryl?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I think I'm fairly self-confident about myself
<Kit> <Chii> You're mad at me a lot.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> .... 6* She shrugs. "So?"
<Marcus`> I know. It's one of the things that makes you so attractive. It's always refreshing to meet a girl that is sure of herself.
<Kit> <Chii> Am I a bad girl?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina peers at Chii and Cheryl, hoping this conversation doesn't continue near Paladin - last thing he needs is to hear bad girl, good girl talk.
<DeathStar> 6* She looks back at Marcus
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Oh? You don't like the shy, unsure types that need a strong man to help show them their inner strength?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her. "Uh. Only when you don't follow orders and do dumb crap like attack your teammates with weapons."
* Marcus` gives a shrug. "I like all sorts of women. But when you meet the same insecure one over and over, it's something that gets to you. Now if they're a different insecure, I bet I could deal with that."
<Kit> <Chii> Mh, I've attacked you with everything I've got.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I see. So, what drew you to Angela, exactly?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina peers at him
<Marcus`> Seraphna. *he says with a moment or two of thought*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> They were nothing alike.
<Marcus`> I know. But Seraphna was this strong, sexual beast and when they combined, I thought maybe it would be the same thing. It turned out not to be so.
* Arralis` is now known as Ariel
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I see.
<Marcus`> Oddly enough, she was pretty insecure as well. It's what makes me wonder about you. Most of the 'strong' women that i've met, have really been fragile all along. Does that mean you are as well, yet you just hide it?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina shrugs. "Maybe so."
* Marcus` rubs the side of his nose, then presses his hands together. "I bet so. Everyone has insecurities, guys are just conditioned to hide them better."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Is that right? So what's your insecurities?
* Marcus` smiles. "I'll show you mine if you show me yours."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'll pass. 6* She smiles.
<Marcus`> And here i'm sure my insecurities would be rivetting.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Probably so. 6* She nods
<Kit> 6Chii's eyes well up in tears. 1"So you must think I'm a really bad girl."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rolls her eyes, gets up, and walks out
* Marcus` rests back and shifts his head to watch Cheryl walk out, and sighs.
<Kit> 6Chii points accusingly as she does. 1"IT'S TRUE!"
<Marcus`> I can't make everyhing work the way I think it should. *he looks back to Kat*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks at Chii and Cheryl, sighing as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl doesn't bother respond and is gone out the door
<DeathStar> *responding
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks back at Marcus
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Hm?
* Marcus` shakes his head. "I would do anything to make sure the people around me are happy. But it's pretty much impossible in most cases."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina nods slowly. "Yes. Yes it is."
<Kit> 6Chii leaps atop the table, striking her hand in the air, wiping away tears with her other arm. 1"I'll beat it into her!"
* Marcus` opens his mouth then slowly peers at Chii, he groans. "..."
<DeathStar> <Technician> Well, then go beat it into her and leave us some peace and quiet. 6* He yells from his table
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina takes a deep breath, letting it out
<Kit> 6Chii whirls, eyes narrowing.
<Marcus`> Chii. Come here. *he calls out*
<DeathStar> <Technician> She's getting away! Go girl!
<Kit> 6Chii growls and boots her tray, sending a spoon, some yogurt and a dish of a rice dish for the Technician.
* Marcus` groans again. "Well she's going to get fired soon enough. I don't guess you'll be around as long as I'd hoped." He looks back to Kat.
<DeathStar> 6* Before Chii's hand moves, it stops
<Kit> 6Chii turns again, one of her ears twitching and points in the general direaction of Marcus. 1"I heard my name!"
<DeathStar> 6* Or leg
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina strains, a slight nose bleed. Chii is suddenly jerked off the table and she land neatly on the floor beside Marcus and Katrina
<Kit> 6Chii, put off by moving under some other power, makes a squealing noise as she is relocated. 1"Wh-what the hell...?"
<DeathStar> 6* The technician, obliviously thinking Chii is a retard who can throw herself around, goes back to eating
* Marcus` reaches down and places his hands around her arms, lifting her up to sit down beside him, then he places an arm around her to keep her from running away. "Calm down, Chii." his right hand lifts up a napkin for Katrina.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles thankfully, taking the napkin and wiping away the blood. "Chii." 6* She notes
<Kit> <Chii> H-hey! Wh-What do you think you're doing..!?" 6She snarls at Marcus, before squinting and twitching. 1"...Marcus." 6Then peers at Katrina. 1"..."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You can't be acting out and throwing stuff at people. That's the kind of thing that makes the General made, and the sort of thing that makes Cheryl upset with you.
<DeathStar> *mad
<Kit> <Chii> He pissed me off first!
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Chii. 6* She notes, her tone rising.
<Kit> 6Chii winces and shrinks back toward Marcus.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You have to learn to let things go. You can't get back at everyone that pisses you off. Or are you saying that being on this team with Cheryl isn't important enough to learn to control yourself?
<Marcus`> She's got a point, Chii.
<Kit> 6Chii jerks the other direction, away from Marcus, then shifts between the two quickly, sighs and slumps, smacking her forehead on the table.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina finishes wiping away the blood, then moves over and sits beside Chii, hugging her. "Oh, my Chii."
* Marcus` tilts his head, watching them quietly.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks down the hallway
<Kit> <Chii> Why do I have to? I'm not like everyone else, why do I have to act like everyone else?
<Kit> <Chii> It's boring and unfair.
<Marcus`> It's called being a mature adult, Chii Chii.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina rubs her back. "It's because you're in a unit with rules. If you want to live your life that way you want, you need to do so outside the unit."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> But society as a whole won't accept your actions, either.
<Marcus`> Because they are brash and childish. *he adds*
<Kit> <Chii> Hrmph. There's people that do what they want.
<Kit> 6Chii shifts to eyes Katrina at that.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Yes. But you have to get out and be your own person to what you want.
<DeathStar> *to do
<Marcus`> Willing to risk everything on your actions too.
<Kit> <Chii> Everything's not fair. There are some things that can't be gambled.
<DeathStar> * Katrina pauses, getting a page. "I'll be right back. You two keep talking." 6* She stands up and moves out
<Kit> 6Chii sits up, narrowing her eyes at Katrina.
* Marcus` watches Kat curiously, then glances at Chii. "Is Cheryl one of those things for you?"
<Kit> 6Chii seems to grind her teeth a bit, then shifts to peer at Marcus, softening. 1"...Huh?"
<Marcus`> Is Cheryl something that you don't want to gamble?
<Kit> 6Chii jerks back slightly, agitation quivering in her eyes.
* Marcus` watches her closely. "I'll take your reaction as a yes, then."
<Kit> <Chii> Sh-shut up!
<Marcus`> Oh come'on Chii. Everyone knows that Cheryl is one of the most important people in your life. What's the point of trying to hide that, really?
<Kit> 6Chii crosses her arms and turns away stubbornly.
<DeathStar> <Technician> Yeah, we all know!
<DeathStar> <Technician> We take running bets on how long you'll keep failing!
<Kit> 6Chii slams her palms down on the table, her face twisting in anger.
* Marcus` reaches out and places his hand onto one of hers. "Calm. Just be calm."
<DeathStar> 6* The technician goes back to eating
<Kit> 6Chii eyes Marcus' hand, looking quite ready to bite it or something. It takes her mind off the technician.
<Marcus`> If I was Kat, you wouldn't have that reaction on your face right now.
<Kit> 6Chii huffs and looks away. 1"What's your point?"
<Marcus`> I may not be able to sex you up when you need to feel some type of emotional connection to someone. But I can still be someone that you can rely on.
<Kit> 6Chii's tail gives a lash. 1"Wh-who would need you to do that?! Don't even think about 'sexing' me. Ergh..!"
<Marcus`> Oh please, I'm sure Kat is good. But I know tricks that she can't do. So don't even get me started.
<Kit> <Chii> Oh really? Any of them resemble your soulmate's?" 6She turns her head, eyeing Marcus narrowly.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks past Wolf.
<Marcus`> Soulmate? *he arches a brow*
<Kit> <Chii> The other stooge.
<Marcus`> I wouldn't know. Would you? *he peers at her, shifting slightly*
<Kit> 6Chii narrows her eyes even further, looking crass, even! 1"Apparently the only way he'll forgive me is if I do anal."
* Marcus` arches a brow. "Well then no. I don't do Anal. Or else I would be dead, since i'm sure Cheryl wouldn't like that."
<Kit> <Chii> You use every trick, every time? Yes, Cheryl would dismember you.
<Marcus`> I do whatever I can to get the girl to moan. Some fold quicker than others.
<Kit> <Chii> Player.
* Marcus` frowns. "Not anymore."
<Kit> 6Chii blinks at Marcus. 1"Why not..?"
<Seraphna> * Wolf watches Cheryl pass by, calling out a bit, "Hey." As she passes by.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yo.
<Marcus`> I want to settle down. Find someone to be in a serious relationship with.
<Seraphna> * Wolf fixes the goggles on her head, "What're you up to?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Walking. 6* Which she keeps doing
<Seraphna> * Wolf gets up, trotting up to her and matching her pace, likely out of boredom. "Sounds like an idea."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Mmm.
<Seraphna> * Wolf looks forward and just walks alongside her for a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks, still wearing her skin tight tact suit
<DeathStar> 6* If Wolf were gay, she'd totally be all over her. Totally.
<Kit> <Chii> Uh... why?
<Seraphna> * Wolf, sadly being of the straight variety, simply walks along, "So Alpha Cheryl, how do you feel about what's comin?"
<Kit> 6Chii studies Marcus, as if determining why he would do something stupid.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shrugs. "It'll be a pain in the ass."
<Seraphna> * Wolf chuckles, "Yeah, it'll be that. Think we're up to the task?"
* Marcus` leans forward slightly. "Because I want to feel love. I want to know that at the end of the day there will be one person there for me, who knows me, the real me. Not someone that I pretend to be." He sits up slightly. "I'll take it that means you don't imagine yourself settling down with Cheryl?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We'll see.
<Kit> <Chii> I don't think that's an issue, really.
<Kit> 6Chii shrugs, leaning on a hand. 1"Does anyone see Cheryl settling with me?"
<Seraphna> Wolf> "I'm worried I won't be any use, with all these gears around."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm sure there'll be ground forces.
<Marcus`> Uh, yeah. It's the main reason that I backed off.
<Seraphna> Wolf> 'Well more fun for me then!"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods. "Yep."
<Kit> 6Chii peers at Marcus skeptically. 1"You backed off?"
<Marcus`> Cheryl's my friend. And I would do anything for her. And if that meant backing off so that you and she could actually have a chance at being something, then yeah. And it is possible, I know that for a fact.
<Kit> <Chii> She says it isn't, and often makes it a point to beat it into me.
<Marcus`> Then why would she ask me to sleep with you, so that she would know that you could actually sleep with someone without loving them?
<Kit> <Chii> Because it would give her another excuse to push me away.
<Kit> 6Chii frowns. 1"I wouldn't sleep with someone I didn't have feelings for."
<Marcus`> So is Cheryl THE one, or just one of many? Because I think she would be alright being one of many.
<Kit> <Chii> Why's everyone keep expecting me to say that...? Why should there be a ONE..? I can love whom I love...
<Marcus`> Ok, let's say for an example that if Cheryl knew that by you being with her was no different from being with anyone else, she would be okay with that. But if she thought for one moment that you being with her, was something more than anyone else, she wouldn't.
<Marcus`> Becasue, really, Cheryl is terrified of deep emotional connections. Anything physical is fine, but if you don't flat out tell her what you want, you're just going to make things worse. And this whole friends only bullshit will only stand for so long.
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Sat May 17 02:21:56 2008

Session Start: Sat May 17 02:31:55 2008
Session Ident: #taw
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<DeathStar> 6* Later....
* Marcus` sits in the hanger, leaned up against the leg of his gear. His arms are behind his head and his eyes are closed.
<Kit> 6Chii ruthlessly destroys a punching bag. With her hands.
* Marcus` yawns and pulls himself up, moving out of the hanger into a hallway.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves past Marcus while going down a hallway
* Marcus` tilts his head, glancing over his shoudler at Cheryl. "Jeez, man. Not even a hello."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hm. Yeah. Whatever.
<Marcus`> Why the rush. *he turns* Running away from Chii again?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Just walking.
<Marcus`> Want some company? *he tilts his head*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Not really.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl
<Marcus`> Lame. I think i'll join you anyway. I want to talk. *He shifts to move up beside her*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Tch. Whatever.
<Marcus`> You could just kick my ass though. That would keep me from talking at least. *he glances at her out of the corner of his eyes*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl doesn't bother to respond to that.
* Marcus` smiles. "So. I guess I don't have to point out that I failed."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Huh?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes him, irritablely.
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<Marcus`> Or maybe I do. *he says quickly, glancing at her* Holding up my end of the deal. I couldn't do what I said I would.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Oh. I see.
<Marcus`> Sorry about that. I just didn't have enough time.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Whatever.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shrugs
* Marcus` looks forward, before glancing at Cheryl. "I have every right to be scared don't I? Of the upcoming fight. I mean, you're worried about it aren't you?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No
* Marcus` pauses and arches a brow. "Wait, so should I not be worried either?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Didn't you have this psychobabble talk with McCormick already?
<Marcus`> You've been there. *he points* You know what it's capable of. Do we stand a chance or not?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We'll see. No use thinking about it.
* Marcus` nods once, lowering his hand. "Yeah, you're right. No point in worrying like this."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns a corner in her walkabout
* Marcus` shifts along it, "So it seemed like you and Chii were cool again. But I'm not so sure anymore."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We're fine.
<Marcus`> Really? *he shifts to steal a glance at her, then her body suit, his brow arching* Well that's cool, I guess.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps walking
* Marcus` pulls his hands behind his head. "So..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6* She eyes him
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If you're just going to struggle to think of something lame to say, why don't you find something else to do?
* Marcus` glances at her and laughs once. "Yeah, maybe. You want to know what's funny? I think you're good. Chii seemed to think that I was a retard for wanting to settle down."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I see.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances ahead. "So she doesn't want to settle down with anyone, eh?"
<Marcus`> She didn't come outright and say that, but when I said that I was finished with being promiscuous, she got this look like that was a pretty stupid thing to do.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ah. Guess that makes sense.
<Marcus`> It does? *he tilts his head, glancing at her*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Why would Chii want to settle down with anyone anyway? 6* Shrugs. "Especially someone like me."
<Marcus`> I guess me saying I wanted to settle down with you didn't really mean much, then. Chii must be special.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I don't want to settle down with anyone. 6* She rolls her eyes.
<Marcus`> Then it doesn't really matter that Chii doesn't want to settle down, then? Then this could be good. You both don't want to settle down, so it wouldn't be like either of you are going to be wanting more.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yep
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's tone sounds bored
<Marcus`> Or do you really care at all? *he glances at her* If things stayed the way they are right now, you wouldn't really care would you? *he seems to be studying her8
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Why are we talking about this still?
<DeathStar> 6* Her tone indicates irritation
<Marcus`> Because i'm apparently silly enough to try to play 3rd party, since no one can just flat out say what they want anymore these days. *he shrugs* But eh, conversation over.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Then I'll make it easy on you. Stay out of it. We don't need you playing third party.
<DeathStar> 6* She doesn't sound mean, just matter of fact.
<Marcus`> Fair enough, Cheryl. I hope everything works out for you.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl just shrugs
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<Marcus`> We should get some beers or something after this. We haven't had a good sit down in a while. Conversation free, just drinking, you know?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We'll see.
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* Marcus` nods once. "Yeah, I guess so." He stops. "Well, sorry I couldn't be more interesting. You enjoy that walking thing you're doing." He turns and moves in the opposite direction.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances once, then heads on in her own direction
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Sat May 17 03:13:19 2008