Session Start: Mon Jan 16 20:37:44 2006
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20060116.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-582.7.20
<DeathStar> Location: PAX Station
<DeathStar> 6* The PAX unit has made it through half the year and so far there has been huge incidents. With their contract possibly ending at the end of these next six months, the team needs results to get another year added to their contract.
<Ry`> 2Has recently recovered from the giant hole in his stomach and side, sure he was a little annoyed that the only one showing concerned was Darius..but it was placed at the back of his mind. Ry had his hair cut short now, perfectly balanced upn the top of his head. As of this moment casualty was placed over him, with a black tank and a simply pair of blue jeans.
<Ry`> *simple*
<DeathStar> 6* The Station has been repaired, much like Ry has been. It would appear, though, the damage brought upon the station is a potential black hole for their budget and everyone has received pay cuts, making an uneasy crew.
* Shiva sits infront of her terminal, he hair no long flat black, several blonde streaks run through her hair, lightening it up.
<Shiva> NRP: She.
<Ry`> NRP: Luckily Ry isn't paid! hehe
* Xanatos`Durran sits at his security desk, looking over the monitors, and yawning all the while. He rummages through hihs pockets and frowns at the lack of any sort of money, "Damn....this sucks..." he mumbles outloud.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: WHy did you call Slasher Darius?
<Xanatos`Durran> nRP: OHHH wait nevermind fuck me.
<Ry`> NRP: I didn't
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Yeah I'm on the same page now. *shakes his head*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina is in her office, her red hair three inches past shoulder length. She wears her military uniform as always. She has a slim figure and appears to be have great agility and speed. Her normally cheerful face hasn't been cheerful for 20 days and she seems to hitting more on the alcohol than before. Her wild nature hasn't subsided, but she seems to be more wild out of a life line than for fun.
<DeathStar> 6* She's currently talking to someone on her headphones She's been negotiating pay contracts for everyone on the station, since that falls under her jurisdiction.
* Seraphna yawns, working over her console, as she's had the development console removed to an inner, private room. She's one of the few completely unbothered by the pay cuts, being who she is. Her blue lock of hair has grown a bit longer, as she's let it become more prominent, her former ponytail style now a messily made up bun.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren Carmichael stands in the security office, glancing at the security department's paycut and equipment malfuctions. His black hair is cut short, with a some messy curls to it in spots. He's well shaven, meaning he's in his right mind at least today, and isn't overly muscular, though he gives off the air of being well confident in his abilities to kick anyone's ass. It also comes with the aura of wanting to be left the hell alone.
<DeathStar> 6* The engineers, already angered by their cut in party hours, are now near rioting levels with the loss of more money. Unlike the mechanics and technicians, the engineers are the biggest liabilty right now on the station and are becoming rowdier by the day.
* Arhn is currently seated at her desk in her quarters, reading over some material sent to her from the Erusian government. She is wearing her hair down today and is clad in a thin body suit rather than her typical multilayered gowns.
<Seraphna> "Mmm... this should be interesting... if I could just get this power core to function rightly..." *she talks, a bit to herself, a bit to the recorder she's been taking notes on*
* `Kane stands in the training area, he is standing in sweats and a white tank as he moves himself from stance to action in a calm form of training. Training for the mind and the soul.
* Xanatos`Durran glances up at Warren sighing to himself, "So what do you think is going to happen? Thos engineers are getting worse everyday.."
<Ry`> 2Ry sat in the cafeteria, unbothered by the angry voices around him. He was at complete peace with him, as his cup of water was brought to soft lips in silence. His eyes remained close, not wanting to open them to the realization around them.
* Seraphna looks down as her comm clicks, only slow, steady static could be heard over it, "...Right... I'll be there soon Ambassador... no need to keep reminding me..."
<DeathStar> A riot. 6He says casually, grabbing a list of security personnel and begins to cross off names, firing people to meet the new quota.
* Slasher walks into the security office, just finishing his rounds. He stands as tall as he always has, apparently no longer going to grow. His build has progressed to a more defined one since he's been back, his brown hair has grown longer, to the length he's been forced to wear a head band to keep it out of his face.
<DeathStar> NRP: Warren said that.
<DeathStar> 6* Five engineers sit at a table, glaring at Ry, as if blaming him for their pay cuts.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Slasher and then just casually moves back to look at some files on his desk, rubbing his eye he lets out another silent yawn.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren reaches the main security group, looking at Xanatos' name. He glances at Durran, then at the name, as if contemplating.
* Shiva reaches to the side of her terminal and grabs her datapad, she begins running through a program on it, shaking her head as if she's calculating something.
* Seraphna taps a console and the holographic display of the Longsword fighter she finished developing weeks ago vanishes from view, she collects the disk and inserts it into her datapad, walking out, yawning as she heads down to the Hangar Bay, "Creepy... but it's not like anyone else wants to see him..."
<Ry`> 14"C'mon..stop staring so angrily at me.." 2Ry said calmly, yet with the bitter sweet tone of craving. 14"If you want to punch me..go ahead..try..want to throw something at me..try..I will guarentee Security will gladely see 5 more people they don't gotta pay.."
<DeathStar> 6* The engineers mutter, glancing back at their food.
* Xanatos`Durran is oblivious to Warren, as he is now moving through an inventory sheet that Sera had submitted. He glances over it. "Do we really need all this stuff? I mean, what the hell do we use 5 shuttles for?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Ask Kat. She handles that. 6He says as he thinks, tapping the side of his face as he eyes Durran's name on the paper.
<Ry`> 2Went back to eating silently
* Slasher steps over to his desk, flicking on his terminal to file his report. 1"I'm sure you can use your powers to get something out of her."
* `Kane stands up and moves over to his jacket laying on the ground, he rummages his hand inside the the pocket and pulls out his comm he clicks it contacting Sera. "So how are we doing today?" He asks rather cheerfully.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina's new assistant, a woman of about 24 years of age with blonde hair, sits outside Kat's office, handling most of the paperwork. She's quiet and a mouse compared to the other woman that was in before and appears Kat went with a 180.
* Arhn then rises from her seat and steps out of her quarters for some air.
* Arhn then rises from her seat and steps out of her quarters for some air.
<Seraphna> "Mmm? Oh nice and shiney, got a lot of work done... gonna go see Kieran soon."
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Slasher, then sighs returning to the files. "Jealousy will get you no where."
<`Kane> Comm:That creepy alien you were always talking badly about?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. They do have a connection. 6He says under his breath, moving on down the list as if Durran is no longer a viable choice.
<Slasher> It's a miracle you can find your room if you think there was jealousy in my voice.
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles at the both of them. Not really caring about their comments. "I do get lost often. You know...its hard to read now, one eye and all."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Do we get tax reductions for the equipment Ry'oskay uses? 6He asks outloud, ignoring Slasher and Xanatos' pissing contest.
<DeathStar> 6* An engineer passes Arhn, throwing himself across the hall to avoid her.
<Slasher> Does she wipe for you also? *he turns to look at Warren* If you consider it a necesarry under the chapter 12 volume 5.
<Seraphna> COmm:
<DeathStar> 6* Warren considers, then nods, jotting something down on the sheet.
<Seraphna> COmm: "Yeah... He's helping me with the mental practices."
<Seraphna> Comm: "Seems really interested in seeing how I tick."
<DeathStar> <Warren> How many hours a week does Kane log in on the training room equipment?
* Xanatos`Durran smiles, "Yeah...she uses that soft stuff too. God knows my tushy is sensitive."
* Xanatos`Durran glances down at the file. "About an hour a day...it varies sometimes though.." *hands Warren the file with all the info on it though.*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at it, then tosses it down. "Start charging a monthly fee for the training room. Get some revenue."
<Arhn> ...evidently they took the warning about making advances toward me to heart...
<Slasher> You could pull some of Sera's money away by charging her nominal fee for security. Say it's part of a new safety protocol for people with General's for their parent.
* Ry` got to his feet, letting once hand stroking the surface of his face. His other wrapped around the tray, tossing it where it belongs before he walks out.
* `Kane rubs his chin and presses the comm again, "Well, i'll be in my room later if you want to come and see me.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren tilts his head, then points at Slasher. "Do that. I want a monthly fee for the security we provide her shuttles."
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Slasher, then writes down the memo for Warren, "How much should we charge?"
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: For the training.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Enough we can afford new guns.
* Xanatos`Durran nods and then glances up, "Why not charge to use the shuttles for personal trips to Europa?"
* Arhn then stops and knocks at Katrina's door.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We'd have to pay Sera, then. 6He says slowly, eyeing Durran.
<Slasher> You could make the old gun's last longer if you re-routed the energy cells differently.
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his chin. "Even for the Standard shuttles though?"
<Xanatos`Durran> We still have 3 fuctioning shuttles that were Standard issue...*he says as he checks the inventory*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina, still talking on her headphones, opens the door and waves, turning around as she walks toward her desk. "Yes, I understand we're having budget problems, but... just do something please." 6She hangs up, turning to Arhn. "Hello, Ambassador."
<DeathStar> <Warren> It would fall under her department. Unless you want to charge money for your personal shuttle.
<Arhn> Lt. Commander, morale on the station seems rather low. *walks into Kat's office*
* Seraphna sighs and looks over her schedule, "Gods... deliver this weeks parts orders... meeting with the hangar crew... and having my mind probed by a Vapaad..."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Yes, without money people tend to get unhappy. 6She says with a bit of a snip to her voice, sitting down in her chair.
<Xanatos`Durran> No, can't do that. My shuttle still isn't functioning from that incident a few weeks ago...suprised that we even got that hunk of bolts back here..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Then don't say the idea outloud lest she think about it. 6He says sourly.
* Ry` stops outside his quarters, leaning casually against it's metallic surface. Without much to do, and a station full of angry people..he simply kept to himself. He still had his water however, as it lifted once more to his lips.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and tosses the inventory file onto his desk. "Do we not get any support revenue from our alien allys?'
* Slasher looks at Warren, not getting a response he looks back down at his terminal, finishing up his report.
<DeathStar> <Warren> You suggest charging the ambassadors security protection fees? 6He says wryly.
<Arhn> What is the problem with securing resources?
<Slasher> That may hamper some of our negotiations, not to mention send a bad message to their homeworlds.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> We've gone over our budget and the military doesn't want to give us more revenue right now.
<Arhn> Why not?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> We're not that important. 6She says with a fake smile, obviously not wanting to talk about how low on the totem pole PAX is right now - especially to a race they want in PAX.
<Xanatos`Durran> No that isn't what I was suggesting. I ment, the planets we have allied, could be sending us money to keep going. It isn't farfetched if they truly believe in PAX too...But you're right, they still might not enjoy asking for money..."
<Slasher> PAX could always change a..."Finder's Fee" on any technology that Earth or the Military procures through the alliances made.
<Arhn> Speak candidly please. There is evidently much going on that I cannot see.
* `Kane moves back over to the middle of the training pad and slides back into his stance as he moves slowly from one position to attack.
<DeathStar> <Warren> That would do well for our careers as pirates. 6He says under his breath.
<Slasher> The Cartel seems to handle plenty of money-related trade. A 5% fee on such trade would alleviate some of the cost.
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his chin, "God, let's just hope that some other group of lunatics don't deside to attack us..."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> The military doesn't give PAX much funds and we've exceeded our limit with the recent troubles. We have barely enough budget left to get us through the next six months - and that's with a bad limp. Basically, we're not getting more money from the military because we're seen as a bad investment, Ambassador Arhn.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I don't see Earth okaying a diplomatic alliance where we get finder's fees in technology.
* Seraphna drops by the security office, pulling out some forms, "Hello boys..."
<Slasher> Business's do it all the time. Why not treat us a business?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks up at Seraphna silently.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Sera. "What's this?"
<Seraphna> "Have the next parts order... did my best to limit what we needed on account of all the scrap we have..."
* Slasher turns, eyeing Seraphna, he seems to be looking at her blue hair.
<Arhn> And averting a war is such a bad investment? I hope they realize that the Ridarium are insects compared to the Tsivrixsh.
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Warren. "We can't really promisee much right now..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans back in his chair, as if getting comfortable when it breaks and leans terribly to the side. He sits up, looking annoyed.
<Seraphna> "It's all on my budget of course, this is just the normal formalities..."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'm sure they've taken everything into account.
* Ry` moves again, heading into the security office. He gave a nod to everyone there, as he sat down in a lone chair near the door. One hand flicks the cup into the trash.
* Xanatos`Durran nods and takes the forms from her, "Don't worry about it then." He smiles at her casually.
* Seraphna eyes slasher and self conciously pulls the strand back behind her ear
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits in his broken chair, putting his hands on his desk as he nods to Ry, glancing back at Seraphna.
<Arhn> They are blind.
<DeathStar> <Warren> By the way, Lt. Cran, I need the medical bay to take a sample of your blood.
<Seraphna> "Fine, I'd be interested in the results myself."
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Good. 6He says with no smile.
<Slasher> ...Why haven't you've done this earlier?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I hope to show them some value that they cannot ignore. 6She says with a smile to Arhn.
<Xanatos`Durran> I figured Kane would have you hooked up already. *he says offhandly eyeing the time on the console.*
<Seraphna> "I'm a military brat, my samples been on file, regularly taken at checkups for years."
<Slasher> *crosses his arms, eyeing her*
<Arhn> Regardless, the Erusian Ascendancy is not so blind. We find it necessary to provide support.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Well, then. You go do that. 6He says with a tone of authority, tilting a bit in his chair.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Really? 6She says, perking up a bit.
* Seraphna smiles, "Of course, having VIP status... you did get the authority go ahead from HQ... right?"
<Slasher> What makes you think you're VIP?
<Seraphna> "Think? Not a matter of thinking it."
<Arhn> Really. The Ascendancy does not want a repeat of the last war. Back then we faced each other across the void between the stars, beating one another bloody...until the last battle...but that is another story. Regardless...
<Slasher> You said yourself, you're interested in the results. But here you are trying to get out of it.
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Sera. "Just cause your dad is a General doesn't make you a VIP deary. My pa was almost a General and all I got was a kick in the ass for bootcamp."
<Seraphna> "Oh, I can get my own results..."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina sits there, listening to Arhn. "Well, that's wonderful to hear, Ambassador Arhn."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I have the authority if I feel there's a cause for concern to have the medical doctors conduct a blood test, Lt. Cran. So now - go have your blood taken."
* Slasher 's eyes narrow as he almost looks through Sera.
<Xanatos`Durran> Just hope you don't havee to pee in a cup. Jeez I hate doing that.
<Ry`> 2Listed in to the conversation around him, he appeared alot more laid back then he usually was.
* Seraphna nods, knowing the reality, "Just making sure you've covered yourself Warren... we don't need anyone else getting flack from HQ."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there calmly, appearing to have no cause for concern.
* Seraphna turns and walks out, checking her datapad, sending off a message.
<Slasher> ....
<Slasher> She just did something on her Datapad...
<DeathStar> <Warren> .... She's hiding something. 6He says darkly.
<Arhn> However...my government does think that it should have somewhat more influence on the overall project...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I see. What sort of influences would you like to see? 6She asks, keeping her best poker face on.
<Slasher> No doubt sent a message to her dad about the conversation. *he turns to looks at Warren* I believe this will hamper any knowledge on the result of her blood test.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at the others. "Her and Kane seem to be attached at the hip usually too. By the way...doesn't Kane work today/
<Xanatos`Durran> ?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> I agree. Being a General, he could override my needs. Or take the blood himself and fake it.
<Arhn> My government has not released any specifics to me yet. The offer is now on the table though.
<Xanatos`Durran> Like he has been doing for the most of her life. I'd say.
* Seraphna wlks on to the diplomatic area, heading to Kieran's room.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren gestures about the office. "Kane? We're the only ones with a head for work these days." 6He says darkly. The security office seems so empty these days, with just the three of them and Ry.
* `Kane gets a buzz on his datapad and walks over to it. He has about 15 minutes till he has to work so he grabs his stuff and runs to his room.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Of course. Well, as soon as we know exactly the specifics, I'm sure we can come to some sort of agreement then. 6She says with a polite smile.
<Xanatos`Durran> How many security personnel got fired anyway?
* Seraphna reaches Kieran's room, knocking.
<Slasher> You could always set up a scheduled appointment Warren. Then, make sure to be there during the process to get the results right away.
<DeathStar> <Warren> All of them. 6He says calmly, pulling up datapad.
<Seraphna> "Ambassador Kieran, I'm here for my appointment."
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'll try. But Cran's out of my league with political footing.
<Arhn> There is...another item as well.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What is that?
<`Kane> A...all of them? Who is going to guard the station while we go on missions? Like we even do that anymore...*he sighs after the fact*
<Slasher> If you get it scheduled within an hour, it may work.
<`Kane> NRP: FUck. Xanatos did that.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances up, eyeing Slasher, as if interested. "And on what grounds could I get a blood test done with such little notice?"
<Arhn> There is some concern about the facilities here being damaged to the point of forcing abandonment or even outright destruction by subversives such as though that attacked a month ago.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I assure you, Ambassador, that we have repaired most of the damage and this station is perfectly capable of serving our needs.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: It was 2 weeks ago right?
<DeathStar> NRP: 3.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Ah.
* `Kane slides out of his room in uniform, making his way down the hall for the elevator.
<Arhn> NRP: nearly a month.
<Arhn> Well, there is always the possibility of a repeat incident...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... I'm sure that our security staff can handle anything.
* `Kane steps on the elevator and takes it down to the third floor, stepping off and moving into the security office. He steps over to his desk without a word and can even feel the eyes looking at him. But he keeps quiet, only speakinig when spoken too.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Kane, getting quieter now. It's like a traitor is in the room that could hear what they say. He glances at Ry. "Has everything been okay with security for the Ambassador?"
* Seraphna puts on a breath mask as the door opens, it locks behind her.
<Ry`> 14"Yes..everything is fine..She's doing her..normal boring work"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods, glancing at his datapad. "I think I have an emergency." 6He stands up, walking out without eyeing Kane at all.
<Xanatos`Durran> How are things between you and her? *he asks, actually curious* Good I hope..
<Slasher> I'll think of something Warren.
<Arhn> Well...let me tell you what I have been told. The Ascendancy is willing to provide rspurces for the fabrication of a new facility should it become necessary.
<Ry`> 14"All about business..if that's what you mean"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'll certainly bring this to my government. 6She says politely, but it seems like she doesn't think they will do such a thing. "I'll make sure they consider it carefully."
<Xanatos`Durran> Ahh. I understand. *he says, moving his head back down to looko at the console.*
* Slasher turns, looking at Kane. 1"If it isn't the mechanic's pet."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren arrives on the observation deck, scowling at the few people there and running them off. He sits on a bench alone.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...troubled..."
* `Kane glances at Slasher. He frowns at him and returns to his console.
<Seraphna> "It's Warren... he's going on one of his crusades again..."
<Ry`> 14"Can't seem to get threw..no matter how much I try..it's becoming pointless"
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Human foolishness..."
<Ry`> *Through*
* Seraphna turns off her comms and her datapad, setting them away. She takes a seat. "So where were we?"
<Arhn> Let me explain this...from what we are hearing, there seems to be alot of opposition to this porject from your own government's insiders. We fear that should the facilities be made unusable, that PAX will find its grave under a pile of bureacratic paperwork.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Two minds... third mind..."
<Seraphna> "Yes yes... and I told you why..."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> That is our major concerns. Of course, those with opposition actually have the influence to make sure we remain in this station."
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Half human..."
* `Kane glances over at Kane and Slasher, then turns to Ry. "You just have to keep trying. Like I said, it took me forever before I got anywhere with Kat..."
<Ry`> 14"I suppose.."
<`Kane> NRP: Well shit. Again.
<Seraphna> "Yes... but... I'm still a person..." *she says, as if reassuring herself*
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Politics... with me now..."
* Seraphna nods.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Uneasy... wandering..."
<Seraphna> "I-It's hard to stay calm... too many people push me."
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Choice one... maybe?"
<Seraphna> "Maybe... I may still even take it... even far away he watches out for me more then anyone here..."
<DeathStar> NRP: I think we all just stoppeD RPing to admire the sad scene before us.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Lol.
<Seraphna> NRP: Sad that I'm doing more then everyone... with MYSELF.
<Arhn> And if this station is put out of commission?
<Slasher> NRP: Sad that you hve to do it with yourself to make a scene.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Your about the only one who can RP with that thing, I don't understand a damn thing it says!
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: *shakes a fist*
<Slasher> NRP: Plus you keep it locked up.
<Seraphna> NRP: Have to have my own characters intereact at some point, I don;t pretend they never meet eye to eye like the rest of you! :P
<DeathStar> <Katrina> If this station is put out of commission, there's a possibility PAX will be shut down. 6She says, leaning back in her seat and glancing more at the wall than Arhn now.
* Slasher shuts his terminal off.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I don't. Fuckeer. Why I just had Xanatos look at Kane two seconds ago.
* Shiva lets out a huge sigh as she tosses the book behind her terminal.
<DeathStar> NRP: To be honest, I find the RPing with yourself so jarring I'm losing my RPing spot constantly.
* Slasher stands up. 1"I'm going on a patrol."
* Seraphna continues to converse with him... as best anyone could with a Vapaad, from time to time, she puts her hand to her head.
* Shiva pushes herself up out of her seat and stretches.
* `Kane doesn't even look at Slasher. "Have fun." He states idly.
<Arhn> We would prefer to avoid that possibility...therefore, we will make provision for a new facility just to keep the current momentum going.
* Slasher walks out of the security room, and makes his way down to the left of the hallway.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What would your government do if PAX fails? 6She asks suddenly, looking straight at Arhn.
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his chin as he glances around the room. "This place got quiet fast."
<Arhn> If its not too late, initiate our own diplomatic project.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, that's good. At least his dream would live on. 6She says, relaxing a bit as if the weight of something big was lifted a bit.
<Shiva> I need to get out....*she locks her terminal down and steps out of her room, making her way towards Kat's office*
* `Kane eyes Ry and Kane. "Sheesh, why wont you bastards say anything!"
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL
<`Kane> NRP: Oh my god...that is 3.
<DeathStar> NRP: Do you even LOOK at your nick when you use it!?
<Ry`> 14"Yes it did..what is there to really say?"
<Arhn> Well, I can probably enlighten you as to what my government may ask for...concession-wise.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> And what might that be?
<`Kane> NRP: I was on MSN talking to the old wife and then clicked back on and started typing.
* Xanatos`Durran shrugs. "How's life?"
* Seraphna continues her session with Kieran, eventually starting to black out from the stress.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Awake?..."
* `Kane glances over at Ry and Xanatos. "Seems like my life isn't very fun right now, since everyone doesn't trust me." He just say offhandedly since he has gotten used to it.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans forward on his bench, looking at the datapad in silence.
* Shiva walks by Slasher, eyeing him curiously.
<Arhn> Expanded Erusian influence over the project. Of course, that will mean that Earth loses total ownership of the station. That also means that Earth's agents will no longer be acting with impunity as that have done. Further, the erusian government wants the ability to make modificiations to the facilities as the needs arise.
<Seraphna> "I've still got control... I can feel... the logic though... like staring into a hallway of equations and rules..."
<Seraphna> KIeran> "...Third mind...."
<Seraphna> "Simple... yes... everyhitng I should do so plainly there... this is how a Dragoon... well... thinks..."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> What do you mean by Earth's "agents"? Technically, all of us on the station outside you, Shiva, and Ry'oskay are agents of Earth.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Good..."
* Seraphna stands, shaking her head, the cobwebs clearing instantly, "Much easier to recover."
<Seraphna> KIeran> "...More still..."
<Seraphna> "Yeah... thank you, I'll be back."
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and leans back in his chair.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...When I call..."
<Ry`> 14"Life is boring.."
* Seraphna steps out of the Ambassador's chambers, taking off the breath mask as she reenters normal atmosphere.
<Xanatos`Durran> .....Yep, especially whenever you are trapped in a space station.
<Ry`> 14"Yes..and everyone is pissed about not having money.."
* Shiva knocks on Kat's office door.
<Arhn> I refer to the investigator...Darien Starr. While I am appreciative of his efforts during the recent crisis, my government is suspect of the motivations of his handlers.
* Xanatos`Durran nods in agreement. "Well, it's hard to do much without money. I know I could use a bit more jingle in my pocket."
* Seraphna sighs and leans against the wall, "God I'm never going to get used to that..."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina pauses, as if she wasn't ready for this, or doesn't like it. She recovers by giving a curious look. "You wish to prevent investigators from entering the station and acting on their investigations?"
<Ry`> 14"Fortunately I am not paid..so my value here does not decrease"
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his chin. "How do you get money anyway??"
<Ry`> 14"I am not paid as I do this..I am paid when I return on my mission successfully"
<Xanatos`Durran> Really? You don't even get anytime of money to help feed you or any of that?
* `Kane frowns at being ignored and gets back to work, his hands moving quickly across the console as he is doing hihs work.
<Ry`> 14"I do not..what I get here is simply what I get"
<Shiva> ....*knocks on Kat's door again*
<Arhn> Not necessarily...but I've seen Captain Carmichael's tension whenever Darien Starr would arrive.
* Xanatos`Durran twists his face trying to understand that. "Well that's not very good...just hhow much do you get paid after success??"
<DeathStar> 6* Kat's assistant stops Shiva. "Miss. McCormick is in a meeting."
<Ry`> 14"Usually normal salary.."
* Shiva turns looking at the assistant. 1"Are you kidding me?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks at Arhn carefully. "That's because Captain Carmichael is a very paranoid man."
<Arhn> Paranoid yes, but his instincts have so far served well.
<DeathStar> <Assitant> No, ma'am. 6She says shyly.
* Seraphna heads to her room
* Slasher steps around a corner, his datapad in his face, he rams into Sera, he stumbles then catches his stance, he drops his datapad and looks at her. 1"Watch where you're walking."
* Xanatos`Durran just eyes Ry. "Well...I guess I'm one that needs a little extra for the novelties in life.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina leans back in her seat. "I'll of course tell my superiors about your conditions."
<Ry`> 14"To each his own..I do what I do out of belief, not money"
<Shiva> Fine...I'll just sit out here and wait! *she moves over to her table and sits on it's edge*
* Seraphna acks and falls over, standing slowly, "Ugh... sorry."
<DeathStar> 6* The assistant stares in surprise.
<Slasher> ...*he turns walking away from her*
<Xanatos`Durran> Well, I use my extra cash to repair my shuttle and to purchase books and various other little things.
* Seraphna shakes her head and sighs, heading back to her room.
<Ry`> 14"It's custom in the military, you give them a list of things you enjoy..and they will get it for you...as long as you do what you're supposed to do"
* Slasher taps his comm. 1"I've got a present for you Warren."
* `Kane stands after only a moment. "I'm done." He begins to walk for the door.
<Arhn> Of course. And to calrify, we are not locking them off station...we are simply keeping their movements constrained. In no other diplomatic undertaking does the military of one government invade the diploomatic mission with so little checks on their powers.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Kane. "What? You're still on duty."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I understand, Ambassador.
* Seraphna opens her door, yawning a little.
* `Kane shakes his head. "Warren said I can leave whenever I finish my assigned work for the day. Since Slasher is patrolling today, i'm finished."
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow and glances at Ry.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his comm. "What sort of present?"
<Ry`> 2Sits in his spot now that he isn't referred too, crossing his arms.
<Slasher> Comm: A piece of her hair. And by the look's of it. It's got the root."
<Arhn> I do hope that this is taken seriously...since there are too many forces at work in your own government that would rather see this mission go away.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there. "Good. I'll pick it up from you in the hallway." 6He stands, moving down the hallways.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I will do everything in my power to make it happen.
* Seraphna sits down, sighing, checking her console.
* Slasher pulls outta baggie and toss's the hair in it.
<Arhn> Thank you. That is all that I have to say for now.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Of course. Good day."
<Xanatos`Durran> .....Fine, whatever.. *he sighs and motions for Kane to do whatever he wants, Kane leaves shortly after.* Damnit I might do some secret thiing behinid everyone's back if it keeps me from sitting in this damned place all day..
* Slasher walks down the hallway.
<Ry`> 14"I would not suggest it"
* Xanatos`Durran laughs, "Yeah, but sheesh. Warren is to easy on the boy.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren passes Slasher, his hand held out.
* `Kane pulls his comm up quickly after moving into the elevator. "So, Sera. Still speaking with the Vapaad?"
<Arhn> Good day. *leaves Kat's office*
<DeathStar> 6* The assistant looks at Arhn passing them, then at Shiva. "She seems to be free, Ma'am."
* Seraphna clicks her comm, eyes closed, "Nope... we're done... though I'm thinking Warren and Slasher will... or already have tried something to get a sample of my DNA..."
* Slasher walks past Warren, handing him the bag.
<Arhn> Emissary. *nods as she passes Shiva*
<Ry`> 14"Yes..but perhaps that is a good thing"
<Shiva> Nothing get's by you now does it? *she winks at her* Arhn my dear. *she bows her head*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren takes the bag, sliding it into his jacket. He moves down the halls, passing Kat's office as he bends around in a U turn.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at the monitor of Slasher and Warren. "Did they just shake hands?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks at Shiva, smiling at her. "Hello, Shiva."
<`Kane> Comm: That's not really a problem though. It isn't likee they can do anything against you." *he moves through the halls again, moving into his room.*
* Shiva steps inside. 1"Well if it isn't one of the most beautiful woman around here."
* Seraphna opens the Janus channel, sending in her daily progress on the Longsword fighter, and a small note.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Ry, "Do you read much?"
<Seraphna> "Still... I hate them pushing like this..."
* Arhn returns to her quarters.
<Ry`> 14"Some.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren watches Arhn pass him.
<Arhn> Captain Carmichael...
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Well I have plenty of Fantasy books in my room if you find yourself bored.."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Ambassador. 6He says, pausing to turn to look at her.
<Shiva> May I join you? *she asks with a hint of lust*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles at Shiva, typing up something on her computer. 6"Join me for what?"
<Seraphna> "Wanna come to my room? Comms aren't the best form of conversation."
* `Kane smiles and clicks his comm, "Be there in a moment."
<Shiva> Why for the company my dear.
* `Kane moves out of his room, still in uniform, and makes the very short journey to Sera's room. He knocks on the door.
<Ry`> 14"Alright..."
<Arhn> I am hoping that the current funding situation will be resolved soon.
<Seraphna> "Come on in."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> If I wasn't busy, I'd take you up on that. 6She says with a smile. However bad her brother's situation, she seems to be handling it okay right now, as if confident it would end well for him. She finishes Arhn's proposal, sending it off.
* Xanatos`Durran nods. "They are something different, I always found it interested that they didn't have technology in thos books. Could you imagine trying to kill a Ridarium with the bow thing they used back then?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> As do I. It's cause for concern in the security department.
<Shiva> Plenty of paperwork no doubt. May I ask what's the problem?
* `Kane lets himself in and smiles at her. "So how's my girl doing today?"
<Ry`> 14"You would need to be a bad ass with a pointy object.."
<Arhn> We shall see then...hopefully soon.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> No problems. I just have to work on this Eursian proposal.
<Shiva> And I suppose I can't ask what kind of proposal.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Only if we get rich, Ambassador. 6He says as if that'll never happen.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'm afraid not.
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles. "Course in those stories they don't even speak of space...but still, it makes you wonder if perhaps there are other races out theree that actually live the way the fantasy books set it up to be."
* Seraphna blushes a little, "I'm good... save for the usual frack..."
<Shiva> I keep hearing rumors of money problems. May I ask what's going on?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> We're over our budget.
<Arhn> We shall see then.
<Shiva> How far over budget?
* `Kane shakes his head, "Just ignore everyone. I do it, and it works pretty well." He moves over to sit down beside of her. "You still plan on leaving in 5 more months?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Indeed. 6He stands there still.
* Slasher turns down another hallway.
<Seraphna> "Yeah... I just... I can't live like this. I need to be somewhere where there's at least some measure of... stability."
<Ry`> 14"It is a possiblity..but I doubt they live long enough to see their society bloom..the Tsxirvish likely blow them into oblivion.."
<Seraphna> "Dad and Spade both had plans for me... I don't even know my own... but I'm gonna get nothing done here..."
<Seraphna> "...Still planning on not coming with me?"
<Arhn> I have some paperwork to do...I just finished a meeting with the lieutenant commander...
* Xanatos`Durran shakes his head in agreement. "I'd say they might still be out there somewhere..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Really. Business related? 6He asks her.
* Shiva looks at her curiously.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Very. We'll barely get through the next six months with the amount of money we have left. And that's with cutbacks.
* `Kane smiles at her, "Well, I'm still not sure about it. Though you might find some way to convince me...and besides, if I do, then we can make a plan together. You know?"
<Shiva> ....Hmmm....How much could help you?
<Arhn> Yes, though I cna't say anything until she has spoken with her contacts in your government.
* Seraphna nods, smiling, "I just... really need a friend with me when I go..."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, I-- 6She pauses as her computer beeps a message. She looks, frowning. "This...fast? That can't be right."
<Seraphna> "Someone who doesn't think I'm here to kill everyone or undermine Vennie's dream..."
<Ry`> 14"Yes I suppose"
<`Kane> Just a friend? *he frowns at that.* Well i'm not so sure I could help you there. *he smiles slyly after that.*
<Shiva> Hmm?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Of course. Well, I should let you go, Ambassador. 6He nods, turning to walk off.
* Seraphna blushes, "Well... maybe more then just a friend..."
* Arhn nods and continues to her office to do her reports.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina sits back, dumbfounded. "The Senate was in a meeting right now it seems. They just took the Erusian proposal into agenda and voted on it. This is unheard of."
* Xanatos`Durran whistles lighhtly eyeing the monitor. "Warren is talking to Arhn...unless it is business related, then i'd have to say that is odd."
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Er was.
<Ry`> 14"It is business related..then"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks for the hanger, entering it. He stops at one of the older shuttles, checking it out.
<Shiva> ...What was the outcome?
* Xanatos`Durran shrugs, "Probably. You know how Warren is."
<Ry`> 14"yES"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... They accepted. Across the board. 6She says as if that can't be right. She grabs her comm and contacts Arhn.
<Ry`> *Yes*
<Seraphna> * As with the other two standard issues, it's mostly collecting dust, and it's the only one not resting under a tarp now.
* `Kane smiles at her. The moves his eyes to look around. "So what do you have planned for this evening?"
* Arhn taps her comm console as she sits* "Ambassador Arhnya."
<Seraphna> "Gotta do my evening checkover in the hangar, then I was thinking about just crashing.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Earth accepts your proposal, Ambassador."
<Arhn> That is certainly faster than I had anticipated.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> It seems they took to heart the concerns of the station.
<`Kane> Just crashing? Hmmm. Well I wonder how I play into that...*he laughs despite himself.*
<Shiva> I suppose that's good...But you seem concerned slightly.
<Seraphna> "Mmm... my usual pillow for watching a movie?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances at Shiva, then looks at Arhn. "We'll draw up the paperwork to be signed immediately."
<DeathStar> NRP: Er, the comm for Arh
* `Kane laughs once more expecting that reply. "If that's all you use me for...then I guess so."
<Ry`> 2He looks down, as if something just activated in his mind. 14"Hmmm.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps into the shuttle, programming a location on Earth.
* Shiva turns looking at Arhn. 1"GAH"
<Arhn> I suppose I shall be on the way back then. I must send a quick report to my own government.
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow as he looks to Ry. "Something troublinig you?"
<Arhn> NRP: Err...yes...comm...
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Of course. I'll see you soon. 6She signs off. "Would you mind staying here to witness the signing of the contract?"
<DeathStar> NRP: That was ot Shiva, the last part.
* Seraphna kisses him gently and smiles, "I'm gonna head to the hangar, coming with?"
* `Kane nods after the kiss. "It'd b my pleasure."
<Ry`> 14"It is nothing..hopefully"
<Shiva> If that's what you want, then so be it.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits back in his chair after he gets his location done. He hits the location button to send the shuttle off.
* Arhn does a quick write up of her initial report and transmits it immediately before moving to return to Kat's office.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You'll see the rules of the proposal in a moment. 6She stands by a machine, which prints up the offical documents of the terms stated. She sets the papers on her desk.
* Seraphna smiles and gets up, heading out of her room and to the hangar bay
<Xanatos`Durran> Oookay. *he glances back at his work*
* `Kane goes with Sera.
* Shiva slides the paper over her face, then begins to look it over.
* Slasher walks down into the hanger, looking around.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stands there, turning to look at Arhn when she arrives. "We're all ready. Emissary Sevintes will stand witness."
* Seraphna steps in behind Slasher, tapping his left shoulder and heading around him to his right.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren's shuttle flies off into the distance, heading for Earth.
<Arhn> Ah, good then.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina picks up a writing device, then hands another to Arhn. She leans over, signing her name for the Earth side of the contract.
* Slasher turns ot his right, eyeing Sera. 1"What?"
* `Kane silently moves by Slasher.
* Ry` leans back in his chair, now entering a deep state of thinking.
* Slasher seems to place his foot back, right in Kane's way if he's too close.
<Seraphna> "Good reflexes, muuuch better then in the hallway."
* Arhn signs her name to the Erusian sides of the document.
* Seraphna smirks at Slasher, her glance almost knowing.
<Slasher> I'm not being occupied by my Datapad currently Generals daughter.
* `Kane steps over it, glancing at Slasher.
<Seraphna> "Right right."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina steps back from the document, taking a deep breath as it is finished.
<Arhn> It is done.
* Seraphna yawns and heads over to the maintenance console, "Tick tock."
* Xanatos`Durran yawns. Glancing at the hanger. "Slasher is always trying to make trouble..."
<Slasher> Your blue hair Seraphna. I've noticed that no other human has that trait. Why you?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Yes it is. 6She says with a nod of her head, taking document and running it through a device to give Arhn a copy for her government, and the other being sent to the Earth archives. It's offical. The crisis is over.
* Shiva looks up at Kat, eyeing her, it's obvious to her that she's concerned.
<Seraphna> "Maybe I like dying it blue?"
<Arhn> Thank you...am I missing something? *noting Shiva's look*
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Slasher, crossing his arms.
* Shiva stirs, looking at Arhn. 1"Definetly not."
<Slasher> It's not dyed. I've never seen any of your true roots show.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Of course not. This document will surely be the start of great things for us all.
<Arhn> Are you...certain?
<Arhn> Are you...certain?
<Shiva> Yes, of course Ambassador Arhn.
<Seraphna> "Then I have a very good practice in keeping myself well groomed."
<Slasher> I dont' think so. It doesn't fade nor does it do anything of that nature.
* Slasher crosses his arms, eyeing her
* Xanatos`Durran watches them talk, reading their lips. "It isn't smart to cast supsipicions so soon..." He sighs.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Oveer the monitor.
<Slasher> But of course, you'd never lie.
* `Kane steps up behind Sera, eying Slasher. "Why don't you go pester someone else?"
<Seraphna> "You know... asking such questions in a nice manner might produce better results."
<Ry`> 14"What is happening?"
<Seraphna> "No one ever thinks to say please... terrible manners."
* Xanatos`Durran motions to the monitor. "Slasher is startinig trouble with Sera and Kane..."
<Slasher> I'm sure I'd need to get clearance first from HQ. *eyes Kane*
<Slasher> NRP: *hasn't said anything ot Kane.
<Ry`> 14"Oh..so the usual"
<Seraphna> "Demanding a blood test is a little different then asking 'Hey Sera, why the interesting hair style.'"
<Arhn> Of course. I need to transfer this record to my government now.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Of course. Have a wonderful day, Ambassador.
<Slasher> But your hair is normal. It's obviously not a reason for suspicion.
<Xanatos`Durran> Yeah. Bastard gets on my nerves.
* Arhn takes her copy of the document and departs...
<Ry`> 14"I get along with him just fine.."
* Seraphna sighs, "So much easier to make enemies then allies..."
<Seraphna> "Maybe that's why Vennie's dream is dying."
* Seraphna turns back to her work.
<Slasher> An expert on that matter no doubt.
* Arhn returns to her quarters in a hurry to transfer the document and then send her formal report along with.
* Seraphna yawns almost boredly, having ended the conversation.
<Slasher> Good bye General's Daughter. Lap dog. *he nods to Kane, walking away*
<Seraphna> "Bye General Killer."
* `Kane smiles as he leans closer to Sera, "He's just upset that no body woves him."
<Slasher> If I recall, that was your beloved Spade.
<Slasher> Or are you still in denial? *he stops looking at her*
<Seraphna> If I recall, it was you who destroyed Ariel, gave Spade the means to kill Venerator, and betrayed not only the team but EarthGov... and you spit on everyone's good graces daily. The conversation is over Winters."
* Shiva looks at Kat. 1" Such strange demands.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... Yes.
<Slasher> You never read the reports. There was no mention of me giving Spade the technology that Xanatos used at the time. So obviously he got it himself. And I never destroyed Ariel. I did put her in a coma, which I regret everyday.
* Seraphna shakes her head, "I keep trying to forgive you, but you constantly have to harass me."
<Slasher> It's quite amazing how you put up this wall, putting all the blame of Vennie's death on my head, while your lover Spade was the one who pulled the proverbial trigger.
* Slasher he makes a gun finger with his hand and pulls an imaginary trigger to emphasize on it.
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow at Ry. "I guess since you weren't here and don't remember what he did, that he doesn't act like an asshole to you."
<Seraphna> "I believe, if you read the report, I not only testified to the confession, but put in a full recoomendation for all charges on your boss to be dropped. So you should really turn your crosshairs on some real enemies."
* `Kane shakes his head. Just watching the conversation.
* Arhn finishes her report and transmits...
<Ry`> 14"I see..oh well.."
<Slasher> Well you should've dropped the charges. Since I was the one who pulled the strings at the time...Something also I regret.
<Seraphna> "I'm glad you do."
<`Kane> We don't blame you anymore for your problems. Why blame us?
* Seraphna sighs and fishes around in a drawer for something.
<Seraphna> "Here."
* Seraphna hands Slasher a few sheets of copy paper, something on them.
* Slasher eyes the paper.
<Seraphna> "Go find real enemies, someone trying to hurt us."
<Slasher> I'm already working on that. *he walks away* Bewary of your use Kane, she may just throw you aside the second her boytoy comes back again.
* Seraphna taps her fingers in a very 'evil manner'. "Yes yes, then my plans for world domination can begin, starting with the gerbils." *rolls her eyes*
* `Kane watches Slasher walk away. He glances at Sera. But refrains from saying anything.
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Jan 16 22:46:24 2006