Session Start: Wed Apr 08 02:12:30 2009
Session Ident: #taw
[20:00] <01@DeathStar> 2
[20:00] <01@DeathStar> 1
[20:00] <01@DeathStar> -0-
[20:00] <01@DeathStar> Reality Day 33ish
[20:00] <01@DeathStar> Location: Tavern
[20:01] <01@DeathStar> 6* A cool morning wind has drifted in as the sun begins to peak above in the sky. Cheryl sits a bar, her hair in a ponytail, eyeing her datapad
[20:02] <01@Kane> 6* Kane walks down the steps, sliding his datapad away as he takes a seat by Cheryl.
06[20:02] * 01@Jennifer rouses, having been sleeping next to John, she slowly sits up and looks at her wound, then over for him.
[20:02] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers at him - looking like she found some water to wash up. John would be gone already
01[20:02] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron sits downstairs already with a cup of tea.
[20:03] <01@Kane> <Kane> It's good to see you're clean. 6He notes and then motion for the bartender.
06[20:03] * 01@Jennifer sighs a bit and frowns, shifting off her bandage and inspecting the wound as she digs out her medical supplies. "He better not be running around with holes in him."
[20:04] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> So I'm not usually clean?
[20:05] <01@Kane> <Kane> Not usually is harsh. But we don't always get the chance to bathe. 6He asks for some breakfast.
[20:05] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Found a stream in the woods
[20:05] <01Dias`> 6The bartender nods and goes to make some food.
06[20:06] * 01@Jennifer redresses the healing wound and gives herself a fresh dose of nanites before adjusting her tact suit, closing it up and assuming some garb fitting for her surroundings before heading downstairs.
[20:06] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl appears to be wearing a leather armor outfit befitting a warrior female who likes to show off her body, ironically
[20:07] <01@Kane> <Kane> Ah, I'll be sure to seek it out. I would ask how you were doing alright, but I don't think you would tell me if you were or not.
[20:07] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Better.
06[20:07] * 01@Jennifer winds up in functional clothes that might befit a simple village girl, which look a little odd with a sword on her hip and a gun on her belt, she moves over to the other two, smiling a bit. "Morning."
04[20:08] <01@Kane> 6* Kane nods slightly, but doesn't press amd peers up slightly at Jennifer. He gives her a look and then looks back to the bar.
[20:08] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods once to Jen, drinking something black and making a face
[20:08] <01Dias`> 6The bartender comes back out, setting a plate of their finest bar cuisine.
06[20:09] * 01@Jennifer blinks a bit at the look and tilts her head. She approaches still looks around. "I'll have some of that stuff too. Could use some food."
04[20:09] <01@Kane> 6* Kane arches a brow and takes a bit, then slides the rest of the plate to Jennifer.
[20:10] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm getting a faint detection of what could be a crystal. It just depends if we all think we're up for looking for it
06[20:10] * 01@Jennifer blinks and smiles. "Thanks, meant to order my own though..." *she grabs a bit and takes a bite*
[20:10] <01Dias`> <Bartender> Still want some?
[20:10] <01@Kane> <Kane> I don't think X is. 6He notes. 1So we could leave her and her 'posse' behind.
01[20:11] <01@Jennifer> "Uhhh, sure, and something to drink, that's not alchohol."
[20:11] <01@DeathStar> 6* X moves down in her typical tactical suit, not bothering to change it. Her hair is cut shorter it seems. She eyes Kane once, moving to the door to wait
[20:11] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl just hands Jen her coffee
[20:11] <01@Kane> <Kane> Hmm. Maybe I'm mistaken.
[20:11] <01Dias`> 6The Bartender nods and moves off to get her some food. He comes back a moment later and slides her a plate.
[20:11] <01Kit> 6Chii drops from the ceiling down upon Cheryl.
[20:12] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl reaches up to snag at Chii, as if detecting her, but seems to have miscalculated her size and topples over, dropping the coffee
06[20:12] * 01@Jennifer looks on the verge of flailing before she takes it and sips. She tilts her head at the taste. "Never had this kinda stuff before."
[20:12] <01@Kane> 6* Kane eyes Chii and Cheryl. 1...
06[20:12] * 01@Jennifer catches the coffee, it seems.
[20:13] <01@Kane> 6* Cole steps in from the front and stretches out. 1Hoo boo i'm tired. 6He pauses and glances at X. 1Hiya.
[20:13] <01@DeathStar> <X> ... Hello.
[20:13] <01@Kane> <Cole> Hey you cut your hair.
[20:13] <01@DeathStar> <X> Yes.
[20:13] <01@Kane> <Cole> It looks nice. 6He gives her a smile.
[20:13] <01@DeathStar> <X> .... 6* She eyes him oddly
[20:14] <01@Kane> <Kane> Are you two alright?
[20:14] <01Dias`> 6The bartender starts cleaning glasses again
[20:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts to sit up, eyeing Chii. "You're too big for that."
[20:14] <01Kit> <Chii> I win." 6She grins down at Cheryl.
06[20:14] * 01@Jennifer yawns a bit. "I think everyone could use the distraction anyway." *she takes another sip, blinking* "Bitter... but not that bad..."
[20:14] <01Kit> <Chii> That's what you get when you underestimate me. Fufufu.
[20:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts to grab Chii by her collar and lift her up with one hand, setting her down by Kane
[20:15] <01@Kane> <Cole> ...uh well it's different, you know? Everyone around here has longer hair and all that.
[20:15] <01@Kane> <Kane> For me?
[20:15] <01Kit> 6Chii hurks, then pauses when she's moved and pouts.
[20:15] <01@DeathStar> <X> Yes. I have noticed
06[20:15] * 01@Jennifer eats, her foot tapping a bit rapidly by the time she's done with the cup.
[20:15] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> You have to keep an eye on this one.
[20:16] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Jen, then shakes her head at the reaction. "Do you want some food before we go, Chii? Hard to say if we'll find anything out there to eat."
[20:16] <01@Kane> 6* Kane seems amused and eats the rest of his food quietly.
[20:16] <01Kit> <Chii> I can find stuff. I was on my own. But a cheeseburger sounds nice.
[20:17] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> .... give her a piece of cow and slap something that's cheese like on it
[20:17] <01Kit> <Chii> Oh yeah.
[20:17] <01Dias`> 6The bartender looks up then shrugs and move sto the back to do just that.
01[20:17] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron gets up and moves over to the bar, leaning on it.
[20:17] <01@Kane> <Kane> It will be humerous to see a cheese covered cowleg.
[20:18] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> It will be
[20:18] <01@Kane> <Cole> So what're you waiting here for?
[20:18] <01@DeathStar> <X> To go find the crystal
[20:18] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits, apparantly not eating, going back to her datapad
[20:18] <01@Kane> <Cole> Oh we're doing that already? I must've been gone longer than I thought. 6He rubs the side of his head slowly.
[20:19] <01@DeathStar> <X> We can't sit here all day. There are things to do. 6* Sne notes in a tone, peering out the window
06[20:19] * 01@Jennifer finishes her food, she bounces a bit in her seat as she looks around.
[20:19] <01Dias`> 6The bartender comes back with a plate of what appears to be a slice of meat with melted white cheese all over it.
[20:19] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks at it, impressed, then shifts into her pocket to drop some gold coins that match the currency
[20:20] <01@Kane> 6* Kane pauses and glances from Cheryl to the coins, then Cheryl again. 1How did you...
[20:20] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> John.
[20:20] <01@Kane> <Kane> Ah. But of course.
[20:20] <01Dias`> 6The bartender takes the coins and bites on it then nods, sliding them away. 1"Anything else I can get you guys?"
[20:20] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Apparantly he says he has currency to match most time periods.
06[20:20] * 01@Jennifer blinks, "Sensei? Oh, did you see him this morning?"
[20:21] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Do you have a map of this country? We're from ... far away.
[20:21] <01@Kane> <Cole> Yeah that's true. Where are your followers?
[20:21] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah. He left to do some things.
[20:21] <01@DeathStar> <X> They will appear when you least expect it - probably behind you
[20:22] <01@Kane> <Cole> Hopefully I won't be emitting any kinds of electric fields then.
01[20:22] <01@Jennifer> "Okay." *she smiles a bit* "Was he still injured? He musta left while I was asleep so I didn't get a chance to check on him."
[20:22] <01Dias`> 6The bartender taps his fingers then pulls out a piece of parchement and some ink. He starts to sketch out a rough map of the area.
[20:22] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> He was favoring his stomach; said he wouldn't be much use right now
01[20:23] <01@Jennifer> "Well, he could support himself at least." *she sighs*
[20:23] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sniffs Chii's food again
[20:23] <01Dias`> 6The bartenders slides Cheryl the map. 1"Here ya go."
[20:24] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Thanks. 6* She puts down a silver coin.
[20:24] <01Dias`> 6It kind of smells like meat and cheese.
[20:25] <01Dias`> 6The bartender gives her a smile and takes the silver coin, slipping it away.
[20:25] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grabs a knife and cuts off a piece of the meat, taking a bite as she moves for the door now
[20:25] <01@Kane> <Kane> Should I carry this one? She seems to zone out often.
[20:26] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> She bites
[20:26] <01@Kane> <Kane> Most do. 6He stands and moves after Cheryl.
06[20:26] * 01@Jennifer hops up and steadies herself before moving with an excited speed after Cheryl. Cameron pulls himself up and heads the same way.
[20:26] <01@Kane> 6* Cole steps aside for Cheryl, less she punch him in the face or something.
[20:26] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods to Cole once, then steps outside, peering at the sketch
[20:26] <01@DeathStar> 6* X steps on outside
[20:26] <01Kit> 6Chii starts gnawing on her 'burger.'
[20:27] <01@Kane> 6* Cole steps outside and peers around slightly.
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[20:28] <01@Kane> <Kane> If it's a faint signal. We will be traveling for a while.
[20:28] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah. But despite what we must find, .... I think a walk would be nice....
[20:28] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl begins to move down a mountain path that leads to some woods
06[20:28] * 01@Jennifer follows along after them, fixing her pouch at her belt. "Walk? I can do a walk."
[20:28] <01@Kane> 6* Kane tilts his head at that, but moves after her.
[20:28] <01@DeathStar> <X> Until enemies rise up to slaughter us like in every other reality
[20:29] <01@Kane> <Cole> I'd rather fly myself. Shame I can't do that anymore. 6He notes lightly, walking alone.
01[20:29] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Oh come now, there was the reality with the talking tree, only stones and arrows rose up to slaughter us there."
[20:29] <01@DeathStar> <X> That counts.
01[20:30] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "I see. Very well then. We watch out for bandits, rogues, and highwaymen... that's proper for this time period right?"
[20:30] <01@DeathStar> 6* The woods are green and light, with shades of orange appearing in some of the leafs now. The trees are spacious enough to make it comfortable to walk through
[20:30] <01Kit> 6Chii chimes happily from the rear. 1"I'll kill 'em."
[20:31] <01@Kane> <Cole> Killing is so last season, man.
[20:31] <01@DeathStar> <X> If you're not too busy stuffing your face
[20:31] <01Kit> <Chii> Gets the point across. Damn that was tastey." 6She licks her fingers.
[20:32] <01@Kane> 6* Kane muses to himself as he walks.
[20:32] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves along, passing a stream just like she said
[20:32] <01@Kane> <Kane> So much for my bath.
[20:32] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> We won't watch
01[20:32] <01@Jennifer> "Our enemies will quake at the sight of Chii licking her chomps."
[20:32] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stops, moving off a bit to peer over the mountain edge near the side of the wooded area
04[20:32] <01Kit> 6Chii pauses, then stoops and grabs a pebble to hurtle at Jennifer
[20:32] <01@DeathStar> 6* X eyes Kane now, as if wondering if he'd actually stop to bathe
06[20:32] * 01@Jennifer eeps and ducks it.
04[20:33] <01Kit> <Chii> ..." 6She stares at Jennifer ninja dodging an attack from behind.
[20:33] <01@Kane> <Kane> Cut it out, you two.
06[20:33] * 01@Jennifer blinks and blushes a bit. "Okay!"
[20:33] <01@DeathStar> <X> You cannot expect much out of them
[20:33] <01@Kane> 6* Cole rubs his chin slowly.
[20:33] <01Kit> <Chii> Oh, it's on.
[20:34] <01Kit> 6Chii collects a handful of pebbles now.
01[20:34] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron musses his hair and goes to check out the view.
[20:34] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl seems to be judging distance, ignoring the commotion
[20:34] <01@Kane> <Kane> You're going to cause a situation, Chii. Stop.
[20:34] <01@DeathStar> 6* X smiles a bit
06[20:35] * 01@Jennifer pouts and watches Chii carefully.
[20:35] <01Kit> <Chii> How the hell would I cause a 'situation' (she puts emphasis on it) picking on Jen?" 6She grins, flicking one at her.
[20:35] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> It's a bit round about for the direction we want, but it'll be best to use this slope. Did anyone want to bathe before we went on?
[20:35] <01@Kane> 6* Kane reaches out to catch it. 1She's injured. Leave her alone.
[20:36] <01@Kane> <Cole> I think I would rust. 6He notes dramatically.
[20:36] <01Kit> <Chii> You don't care when I'm injured." 6She muses in annoyance, flicking one at Kane.
[20:36] <01@DeathStar> 6* X eyes cole
[20:36] <01Kit> <Chii> Did you start doing it with Jen while I was gone?
06[20:36] * 01@Jennifer blinks a bit and shrugs. "...I cleaned my wound out with some water... but I'd rather not tie everyone up."
[20:36] <01@Kane> 6* Kane eyes her as it bounces off his head, leaving a small place. 1....
[20:37] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns to eye Chii. "Chii." 6* She puts a tone warning her to back off
06[20:37] * 01@Jennifer blinks, staring at Chii, then looking down in her usual overly shy manner. "A-Ano..."
[20:37] <01Kit> <Chii> ...Meh." 6She drops the stones and peers off to the side with her arms crossed.
[20:37] <01@Kane> <Cole> Not really. 6He whispers to X.
[20:37] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gives her a mental flick to the brain then continues onward
[20:37] <01@DeathStar> <X> ....... You would be old if you did
[20:38] <01@Kane> <Cole> Oh I'm ultra old. Like ages and all that.
[20:38] <01@Kane> 6* Kane continues on, letting the pebble fall from his hand.
[20:38] <01@DeathStar> <X> Hm. Boring
[20:38] <01@DeathStar> 6* X moves on
[20:39] <01@Kane> <Cole> B-boring? That's mean. 6He sighs, walking on.
06[20:39] * 01@Jennifer heads after Kane and Cheryl, Cameron moves on as well, putting his hands in his pockets.
[20:39] <01@DeathStar> 6* There's some rustlin from the trees as they move. Cheryl slows a bit
[20:40] <01@Kane> 6* Kane slides his hand into his coat, narrowing his eyes.
[20:40] <01@Kane> <Cole> Ooh. I wonder if it's a bunny and stuff?
[20:40] <01@DeathStar> 6* X opens a ripple to slice a tree in half, knocking it over. A teenager covered in twigs and leaves falls out, his bow hitting the ground and the arrow launching at Jen's face
06[20:41] * 01@Jennifer acks and drops herself down low to dodge it.
[20:41] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl jerks at X's blunt tactic, caught off guard
[20:42] <01@Kane> 6* Kane peers around quickly, eyeing the tree then X. He makes a face. 1That was uncalled for.
01[20:42] <01@Jennifer> "So was the arrow! Sheesh!"
[20:42] <01@DeathStar> 6* The boy begins to scramble to his feet, trying to grab his bow in a panic. Behind them another arrow flies at the back of X's neck as she aims at the boy with her hand
[20:42] <01@Kane> 6* Cole attempts to moves X out of the way.
01[20:42] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron frowns and puts a stone arm out in the way of the arrow.
[20:43] <01Kit> 6Chii snatches the arrow with her hand. 1"...What the hell?"
[20:43] <01Kit> 6Chii takes a step and throws the arrow like a dart back at the bow, aiming to pin part of his clothing to another tree.
[20:43] <01@Kane> 6* Kane dashes forward to try and grab the boy and pull him from his bow.
[20:43] <01@DeathStar> 6* Another twig figure is caught off guard, then scrambles; the boy takes his arrow and runs off the other way before Chii nails his cloth, then tackled
01[20:43] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron looks at the ninja and smiles a bit, dispelling the golem like cover to his arm.
[20:44] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grinds her teeth. "Bandits?"
[20:44] <01@Kane> 6* Kane tries to restrain his arms and pull him to his feet. 1Seems so.
[20:44] <01Kit> 6Chii eyes the other commotion and throws a couple of semi-off shuriken for them while Kane has the other.
06[20:44] * 01@Jennifer pulls herself up and rubs her shoulder a bit, grumbling.
[20:44] <01@DeathStar> 6* X peers back at the source of the attack, firing a holy arrow in the way the person ran
[20:45] <01@DeathStar> 6* There's a ouf in the way the second one ran
[20:45] <01@Kane> 6* Kane attempts to drag the boy back towards the others.
[20:45] <01@DeathStar> 6* The boy struggles like a wild animal
[20:45] <01@Kane> 6* Cole moves to dash up into the trees to find the source of the other attacker.
[20:46] <01Kit> 6Chii moves off after the other she and X apparently whalloped.
[20:46] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts to grab the boy for Kane
[20:46] <01@Kane> <Kane> Calm yourself. 6He hisses.
[20:46] <01@DeathStar> 6* X follows; the other one has leg damage from the holy arrow probably, their cloth pinned to a tree by shurikens
[20:46] <01Kit> 6Chii kneels, peering at them blankly.
[20:47] <01@DeathStar> 6* They strain to get free, a girl eyeing Chii now
[20:47] <01@Kane> 6* Cole kneels to remove the shurikens and lifts them up with one hand, dragging them back towards Cheryl.
06[20:47] * 01@Jennifer frowns and moves over towards the injured one.
[20:47] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Cute. Brother and sister robbing, or is a young couple.
[20:47] <01@Kane> <Kane> Either way, they seem very...wild.
[20:47] <01Kit> 6Chii just pulls out her swords and pins her clothing more as she strugles.
[20:48] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Probably live off what they get from others. 6* She eyes the wild boy not giving up
[20:49] <01@Kane> <Kane> Curious that they don't live off of the land. Being that they have weapons, they should be able to hunt for food. 6He strains and sighs. 1Do we have anything that could calm them?
[20:49] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I could knock hm out
01[20:49] <01@Jennifer> "I've got tranqs."
[20:49] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes the boy, as if considering it, then shrugs at Jen. "If you want to waste supplies.
[20:50] <01@Kane> <Kane> Hmmm. No, do you think they'll attack us if we let them go?
[20:50] <01Kit> <Chii> Run off, I'd say.
[20:50] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I doubt they're brave enough to try again
01[20:50] <01@Jennifer> "I'd rather not... but I think it's a bit better then hurting them more." *eyes the injured one*
[20:50] <01@Kane> <Kane> We should probably let them go, then. Make sure that leg is fixed first.
[20:50] <01@DeathStar> <X> ...
[20:51] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Sounds fair
[20:51] <01@Kane> 6* Cole holds the girl, glancing her over.
[20:51] <01@DeathStar> 6* The girl eyes Cole dangerously
01[20:51] <01@Jennifer> "Well, hold them still at least." *she kneels down and takes out some supplies*
[20:51] <01@Kane> <Cole> Kid has some spunk. I remember when I was her age. 6He sighs dramatically again
[20:51] <01@DeathStar> <X> A thousand years ago
[20:51] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Do what you can for her then, Jen. 6* She peers about for more trouble
[20:52] <01Kit> 6Chii removes her weaponry from pinning the girl
[20:52] <01@Kane> <Cole> Well, truth be told I don't even know how old I am.
[20:52] <01@DeathStar> <X> Oh.
[20:52] <01@Kane> <Cole> I don't even know when my birthday is.
06[20:53] * 01@Jennifer nods and treats the leg wound deftly, bandaging it up as she finishes.
[20:53] <01@DeathStar> <X> Fine. We'll say April 1st from now on
[20:53] <01@DeathStar> 6* The girl kicks Jen in the face as she moves in
[20:53] <01Kit> 6Chii starts laughing.
[20:53] <01@Kane> <Cole> Ouch. 6He notes to Jen getting kicked, then nods to X. 1Because it makes me a fool?
[20:53] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grimaces, eyeing Chii once, then moves over to Jen. X nods
06[20:53] * 01@Jennifer turns her head to avoid getting frontal hit and lands a bit roughly, grumbling.
[20:54] <01@Kane> <Kane> Hmm. Just let them go, if they don't want help, don't give it too them.
[20:54] <01Kit> <Chii> I can't believe you just walked right in
[20:54] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> You okay?
01[20:54] <01@Jennifer> "I said hold her down... yeah I'm fine..." *she starts to pull herself up, rubbing her cheek a bit* "Got quite a kick though."
[20:55] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Let her go, Cole.
[20:55] <01@Kane> <Cole> Oh you did? Sorry. 6He lets her go.
[20:55] <01@DeathStar> 6* The girl runs off. Cheryl lets the boy go as well, who follows the girl
[20:56] <01@Kane> 6* Kane is quiet as he pulls out his datapad, peering at it.
[20:56] <01Kit> 6Chii takes a step and hurtles a small pouch at the boy from behind
[20:56] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts to go again, peering at Chii; the boy catches the pouch instinct mostly, sniffing it
[20:56] <01Kit> <Chii> Huh, not bad.
01[20:56] <01@Jennifer> "At least it was just the foot that hit me..." *she sits up, pulling out something and wiping her face with it, cleaning it off*
[20:57] <01@Kane> 6* Kane pauses to peer at Chii oddly, then moves to leave.
[20:57] <01Kit> 6Chii turns and jumps as she notices Cheryl looking. 1"Wh-What..? It's just some grains."
[20:57] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Just impressed. That's all
[20:57] <01@Kane> <Cole> So you really think I'm a fool? Or you just like being mean to everyone?
[20:57] <01@DeathStar> <X> You are silly. You act the fool. Isn't it appropriate?
[20:58] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves on again now, adjusting her chest armor as it wants to show too much cleaveage. Apparantly she was inspired from some of Chii's anime
[20:58] <01@Kane> <Cole> Nah not really. 6He shrugs and moves on.
[20:58] <01@DeathStar> <X> Then stop acting. 6* She shrugs
01[20:58] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron rubs his chin softly and begins to move on again. Jennifer rotates her shoulder and moves up to follow Kane and Cheryl.
[20:58] <01@Kane> 6* Kane walks along as well, glancing to Cheryl's breasts then his datapad.
[20:59] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl doesn't seem to notice the glance, still adjusting the armor, then just making a noise and grabbing her datapad, too
[20:59] <01@Kane> <Cole> I'd rather be light spirited and friendly than serious and mean and stuff. No point in being that way all the time.
[21:00] <01@DeathStar> <X> Hm. 6* She just peers ahead.
[21:00] <01@DeathStar> 6* The downhill slope continues, the trees becoming more dense and the light not getting through as much now
[21:00] <01@Kane> <Cole> Unless you have good reason. 6He holds up a finger towards the sky as if he's making a point.
[21:01] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> If these trees are steel....
01[21:01] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "What do we classify those children as, bandits or urchins? Steel trees?"
[21:01] <01@DeathStar> 6* X looks at Cole, then focuses around again
01[21:01] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron looks at Cheryl. "You've seen steep trees?"
[21:01] <01@Kane> <Kane> It wouldn't be such a fun walk any longer.
01[21:01] <01@Jennifer> *steel
[21:01] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I've seen a lot.
01[21:02] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "That would have been interesting." *he sighs*
[21:02] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl whacks on a trunk once as if to make sure, a frown
[21:02] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shakes her head, moving further into the woods; all light is gone now and only darkness prevails with a slight fog 2 feet off the ground
[21:03] <01@Kane> <Cole> Well this is some creepy fog.
[21:03] <01@DeathStar> <X> It's not that bad
[21:03] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers about, not having trouble with the dark, but looking concerned
[21:03] <01@Kane> <Cole> Just reminds me of all those horror stories and stuff. Next thing you know, a monster will jump out and get us.
06[21:03] * 01@Jennifer yawns a bit and looks around. "I feel like we're walking into a bad horror flick..." *she fishes out her flashlight* "Was this on the map?"
[21:03] <01@DeathStar> 6* X stops and peers behind her just to be safe
[21:04] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> It just had woods listed
[21:04] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> It was shorter than the other paths
01[21:04] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Of course."
[21:04] <01@Kane> 6* Kane puts the datapad away so he can focus. 1It reminds me of the story of the load less traveled.
[21:04] <01@Kane> NRP: road
[21:05] <01Kit> <Chii> If it jumps out I'll kick its ass.
[21:05] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> The road less traveled?
[21:05] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Isn't that a religious story to take the harder road for salvation
[21:06] <01@Kane> <Kane> It was an old poem. I was just referring to the literal meaning.
[21:06] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Oh.
[21:06] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers left, then right, then walks ahead, stopping when she eyes a tree with a slight mark on it from someone hitting it
01[21:06] <01@Jennifer> "Wasn't that... Road Not Taken?"
[21:07] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stops now, peering about again
[21:07] <01Kit> <Chii> Who cares... haikus are better.." 6She mumbles.
[21:07] <01@Kane> The line in the poem is Road less traveled. 6He eyes the mark, then Cheryl.
[21:07] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I think we did a circle, unless others hit trees
01[21:08] <01@Jennifer> "Well yeah, it is."
06[21:08] * 01@Jennifer blinks and looks around.
[21:08] <01@Kane> <Cole> It seemed like we were going straight though.
[21:08] <01Kit> <Chii> Easy to do that in thick woods.
[21:08] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I have good sense of travel
[21:09] <01Kit> <Chii> Could be an illusion-- want me to check?
[21:09] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Go ahead
[21:10] <01Kit> 6Chii stretches, then cracks her knuckles and pushes her hands and fingers together in front of her. 1"..."
[21:11] <01@DeathStar> 6* X begins to look around, trying to open a ripple. Another opens directly in front of her face, making her jerk
[21:11] <01@Kane> 6* Cole tilts his head. 1I don't think you wanted to do that.
[21:11] <01Kit> <Chii> Look, this is Freyja's territory, so don't blame me if it doesn't work right but...
[21:12] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> But.
[21:12] <01Kit> 6Chii forms a seal, then holds her hands forward. 1"Kai! Dispel!"
[21:12] <01@DeathStar> 6* The area around them ripples like a barrier was hit, but nothing breaks
01[21:12] <01@Jennifer> "Oh jeez..."
[21:12] <01Kit> <Chii> Well, I'll be.
[21:12] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> What did that mean?
[21:13] <01Kit> <Chii> We're caught in something, all right.
[21:13] <01@Kane> <Kane> We walked into a trap, then?
[21:13] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Then how do we get out of the trap?
01[21:14] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Get rid of it somehow."
[21:14] <01@Kane> <Cole> We'll need something better than that dispel trick for sure.
[21:14] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Any chance it weakened it?
01[21:14] <01@Jennifer> "We can only hope."
[21:15] <01Kit> <Chii> I doubt it. For you coders, dispelling techniques are more like brute force.
[21:15] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> So. It did nothing.
[21:15] <01@Kane> 6* Kane tries to get a reading with his datapad, but probably won't get much if it's magical.
[21:15] <01Kit> <Chii> It told us it was there.
[21:15] <01@DeathStar> 6* It claims the crystal is straight ahead
[21:15] <01@Kane> <Cole> Probably about as much as you punching that tree.
[21:15] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> True. 6* She rubs Chii's ear affactionately
[21:16] <01@DeathStar> <X> Lets burn the forest; nothing to cause an illusion
[21:16] <01@Kane> <Kane> Hmm. It says the crytal is ahead, but we clearly now it'll just take us in a circle.
[21:16] <01@Kane> <Cole> Yeah because we won't get caught in the blaze at all.
[21:16] <01@Kane> NRP: know*
[21:16] <01@DeathStar> <X> Fine.
[21:17] <01Kit> 6Chii takes off running
[21:17] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sighs, trying to think. "I suck at illusions. Is this magic?"
[21:17] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares
[21:17] <01@Kane> <Kane> I guess if she comes up behind us. It will confirm what we thought.
[21:17] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> And if she gets lost in her own loop?
01[21:17] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Hmmm... something that can disrupt the illusion. Make it useless even if it's still there."
[21:18] <01Kit> 6Chii keeps going
[21:18] <01@DeathStar> 6* Chii is gone many minutes. Cheryl looks twitchy, concentrating now
[21:18] <01@Kane> 6* Kane doesn't say anything about that, frowning slightly.
06[21:18] * 01@Jennifer looks around, shifting a bit nervously.
04[21:18] <01@DeathStar> 6* Chii suddenly comes running up on Jennifer
[21:18] <01@Kane> <Cole> I could try to teleport ahead?
[21:18] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> And if it scrambles you into a million pieces?
06[21:19] * 01@Jennifer blinks and looks around at Chii. "Well... looks like she went in a circle."
04[21:19] <01Kit> 6Chii leaps forward to tackle Jennifer.
[21:19] <01@Kane> <Cole> Well that would just stink. Hey Chii, you can climb right? Try going up.
01[21:19] <01@Jennifer> "H-Hey!" *she sidesteps*
[21:20] <01Kit> 6Chii rolls and hops up. 1"...Yeah, sure." 6She eyes some of the nearby trees, then runs over and performs alternating jumps to make her way upward.
[21:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* As Chii reaches the branches, she's repelled straight down roughly
[21:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl jerks to try to catch her
[21:21] <01@Kane> <Cole> O-Oh sorry I suggested that.
[21:21] <01Kit> <Chii> Shiiiii--!!
[21:21] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl catches Chii, but hits the ground hard with her, face first
[21:21] <01@DeathStar> <X> ... ... It would seem teleporting is our only option
[21:23] <01@Kane> 6* Kane moves over to kneel and check on them.
[21:23] <01@Kane> <Cole> Uh. I could die.
06[21:23] * 01@Jennifer moves over as well.
[21:24] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts to her knees slowly, wiping at her face
[21:24] <01Kit> 6Chii twitches some before shifting. 1"...Urgh.."
[21:24] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ow.
[21:24] <01@DeathStar> 6* Someone walks by the group, heading straight ahead
[21:24] <01Kit> 6Chii stares. 1"Oi!"
01[21:24] <01@Jennifer> "What the... hey!"
06[21:25] * 01@Jennifer looks over at the passerbyer.
[21:25] <01@DeathStar> 6* X turns her head; the person is a 20 something blonde hair boy from the last reality, only now he's wearing what appears to be adventurer's gear
[21:25] <01Kit> <Chii> ...It's the suspicious rich boy.
[21:25] <01@Kane> 6* Kane eyes him, then moves after him.
[21:25] <01@Kane> <Cole> Uh. How'd he even get here?
[21:25] <01@DeathStar> 6* The man turns to look at them. He blinks
[21:25] <01Kit> <Chii> Because he's suspicious, duh.
[21:25] <01@DeathStar> <Blondie> It's you. 6* Cheryl gets to her feet.
01[21:26] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron looks the man up and down, crossing his arm.
[21:26] <01@Kane> <Cole> That doesn't explain anything, so saying duh is like pointless and crap.
[21:26] <01@DeathStar> 6* X crosses her arms, trying to look intimidating
[21:26] <01@Kane> <Kane> How did you get here?
[21:27] <01@DeathStar> <Blondie> Well, apparantly we're both the same thing - reality travelers. I did find your group peculiar in that one place
06[21:27] * 01@Jennifer looks at Blondie slowly. "Small chances that we happened to jump the same reality..."
[21:27] <01Kit> <Chii> No wonder you dodged me. But why the hell are you travelling?
[21:28] <01@DeathStar> <Blondie> That's pretty personal considering I know nothing about you intentions for traveling
[21:28] <01Kit> <Chii> Save a kid.
[21:28] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl wipes the dirt off her face, then moves to one side of the boy in case he runs
[21:28] <01Kit> 6Chii eyes Cameron, then Cheryl.
[21:28] <01Kit> <Chii> Three kids.
[21:28] <01@DeathStar> <Blondie> You're looking for a child?
01[21:28] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "A fair number of them at this point."
[21:28] <01@Kane> <Kane> ...
[21:28] <01@DeathStar> <Blondie> I ... see. That's...a new one.
[21:29] <01@Kane> <Cole> You've met more folks like us?
[21:29] <01Kit> <Chii> You?
[21:29] <01@DeathStar> <Blondie> Yes. ... Yes I have.
[21:29] <01@DeathStar> 6* The young man frowns
01[21:30] <01@Jennifer> "So what are you after?"
[21:30] <01@DeathStar> <Blondie> I'm looking for a reality crystal
01[21:30] <01@Jennifer> "See, that was easy."
01[21:30] <01@Jennifer> "I'm Jen, and you are?"
[21:30] <01Kit> <Chii> Why do you need one of those..?
[21:30] <01@DeathStar> <Blondie> Many people look for them - I think you are as well. 6* He notes as he studies
[21:30] <01@Kane> <Kane> What makes you believe that?
[21:30] <01@DeathStar> <Blondie> Scott.
[21:31] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> And the reason I want is ... pretty personal....
[21:31] <01Kit> <Chii> ..Scott..? Why's that... sound familiar..
[21:31] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... You recognize him, Chii?
06[21:32] * 01@Jennifer looks at Chii.
[21:32] <01Kit> 6Chii smacks her palm. 1"Ah, sou ka!"
[21:32] <01Kit> <Chii> That's the name of the guy I used to hijack the motorcycle from.
[21:32] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott blinks at that.
01[21:32] <01@Jennifer> "Hijack... huh?"
[21:32] <01@Kane> 6* Kane eyes Chii.
06[21:32] * 01@Jennifer looks between them.
[21:32] <01Kit> <Chii> You know, back on base.
[21:32] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Poor guy. I tried so hard to hook you two up
[21:32] <01@Kane> <Cole> Is this the same guy?
[21:32] <01Kit> 6Chii jumps back from Cheryl. 1"What!?"
[21:33] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, before we were a thing, I thought maybe he could satisfy you
01[21:33] <01@Jennifer> "Unlikely."
[21:33] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah, I realize that now
[21:33] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> And no, I don't think he looks like him
[21:34] <01Kit> <Chii> That Scott was dark-haired and creepy.
[21:34] <01Kit> <Chii> This one's blonde and suspicious.
[21:34] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> .... Right.
[21:34] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> Look, I don't want to get in anyone's way. 6* He holds up his hand. "If you're going for this reality's crystal, I can move on."
[21:35] <01Kit> <Chii> I only want it if it's esper-compatible.
06[21:35] * 01@Jennifer rubs the back of her head and sighs a bit. "How long have you been doing this solo?"
[21:35] <01@Kane> <Kane> I'm curious to see if you can even leave. We're trapped here.
[21:35] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> We're trapped? 6* He peers about now
01[21:35] <01@Jennifer> "Yeah, some sort of illusion barrier thingy."
[21:35] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> Oh. Well. That's new.
[21:36] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> So you're no help, either
[21:36] <01Kit> <Chii> He's stuck with us.
[21:36] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> Well, no. I mean, we could probably exit the reality though - shouldn't bind that
[21:36] <01Kit> <Chii> Dame! I can't!
[21:37] <01@DeathStar> <X> ... 6She eyes Chii
[21:37] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> Huh?
[21:37] <01@Kane> 6* Kane lets out a breath, rubbing his head slowly.
01[21:37] <01@Jennifer> "She's saying no, she can't."
[21:37] <01@Kane> <Cole> Is she going to go on about those summon things again? I'm tired of hearing about them.
[21:37] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Is it possible if we split up we could overload the illusion?
[21:37] <01Kit> <Chii> I have to see if it's compatible first. And if Lumina, Aether, or Ixion are here.
[21:37] <01Kit> 6Chii slowly eyes Cole.
[21:37] <01@DeathStar> <X> She just did
[21:37] <01@Kane> <Cole> Yeah there she goes. I knew it was coming.
[21:38] <01Kit> <Chii> I wonder if Ixion could fry you.
[21:38] <01@DeathStar> <X> I hear John ran away because he didn't want more Esper questions
[21:38] <01@Kane> <Kane> Perhaps, Cheryl.
[21:38] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rubs the bridge of her nose
01[21:38] <01@Jennifer> "Nani?"
[21:38] <01@Kane> <Cole> Might've had the right idea.
[21:39] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Chii, if you did your dispel when Cole teleported, do you think it would distort it enough he could break through?
[21:39] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott watches them all curiously
[21:39] <01Kit> <Chii> Hell if I know. It's the first time I've tried to use that.
[21:39] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Right
[21:39] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I wonder if I could strengthen your spell
[21:40] <01@Kane> <Kane> Through your bond? They work like that?
[21:40] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Dragoons can enhance a partner's abilities - Zephyr did it with Megumi, and vice versa
[21:40] <01@Kane> <Kane> I don't have much experience with the bonds. 6He admits.
[21:40] <01@DeathStar> <X> Last I heard you two couldn't bond well
06[21:41] * 01@Jennifer looks between Chii and Cheryl curiously.
[21:41] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> What do you think, Chii? I feel connection again - not quite what it was, but we could try it
[21:42] <01@Kane> <Kane> I don't see how it could hurt, technically.
[21:42] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> You still might need to try a teleport, Cole. 6* She steps up behind Chii, wrapping her arms around her and places her hands on Chii's face
[21:43] <01Kit> <Chii> Er..." 6She reddens slightly. 1"Wh-What're you doing like that?"
06[21:43] * 01@Jennifer smiles.
[21:44] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Touch enhances contact flow. Since we're not stripping more, this will do. Now focus. 6* She begins to do the same, focusing on channeling energy
[21:44] <01@Kane> <Cole> O-Kay. 6He tenses.
[21:44] <01Kit> <Chii> ..." 6She gulps, then closes her eyes and concentrates.
[21:44] <01@DeathStar> <X> If you die or succeed, I will move your birthdate to May 1st
[21:44] <01@Kane> <Cole> Better than being a fool I think.
[21:45] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott steps back with an awed look
[21:45] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> They know magic?
[21:45] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl slows transfer energy to Chii. Not much, but it's there
[21:45] <01@DeathStar> *slowly
[21:45] <01@Kane> <Kane> Perhaps.
01[21:45] <01@Jennifer> "Sorta."
[21:46] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> Amazing. My people knew technology, but we had nothing like this
01[21:46] <01@Jennifer> "We've got a very diverse group."
01[21:47] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron watches the two quietly, his eyes darting back to the stranger ever so often.
[21:48] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Now, Chii.
[21:48] <01Kit> 6Chii suddenly forms the seal and shouts as she opens her eyes. 1"Kai! Release!"
[21:48] <01@Kane> 6* Cole tries to teleport forward when she shouts.
[21:48] <01@DeathStar> <X> Isn't she suppose to say dispel first?
01[21:48] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron watches Chii with interest. "Well I'll be..."
[21:49] <01@DeathStar> 6* The barrier wavers, then shatters; Cole vanishes into the sky, where gravity takes over
[21:49] <01@DeathStar> <X> Did he die?
[21:49] <01@Kane> <Cole> Oh balls.
[21:49] <01@Kane> 6* Kane shakes his head slightly. 1I'm not sure.
06[21:49] * 01@Jennifer looks about. "Dunno."
[21:50] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cole begins to fall toward the forest, then the trees, then smashes through them to the ground
[21:50] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> He's fine
01[21:50] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Poor bloke.... oh there he is."
[21:50] <01@Kane> 6* Cole makes a nice crater. A Cole Crater if you will.
[21:50] <01Kit> <Chii> Well. Awesome, I broke a barrier.
[21:50] <01@DeathStar> 6* X peers in, then up at the hole in the trees, then down. "May 1st."
[21:51] <01@Kane> 6* Cole slowly holds a thumb up.
[21:51] <01@Kane> 6* Kane checks his datapad quickly.
01[21:51] <01@Jennifer> "C-Cole? Oh... you okay?"
[21:51] <01@DeathStar> 6* The sand sinks Cole down so only his thumbs up remains
[21:51] <01@DeathStar> 6* The crystal is still northward
[21:51] <01@Kane> 6* Cole tries to make his hand do a thumbs down, but is probably stuck now.
[21:52] <01@DeathStar> 6* X tries a test ripple, then ripples him out
[21:52] <01@Kane> 6* Cole umphs and makes a face. He spits out some sand.
[21:52] <01@Kane> <Kane> North still.
[21:52] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl hugs Chii, leaning on her. "Nice."
[21:52] <01@DeathStar> 6* X moves northward
01[21:53] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron looks at Scott again.
[21:53] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> Well, since you all got out, I guess I should head off again. No reason to compete
[21:53] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers at Scott now
06[21:53] * 01@Jennifer shrugs and looks at Scott again.
[21:54] <01@Kane> <Kane> Good luck. 6He notes with a nod.
[21:54] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah.
01[21:54] <01@Jennifer> "Take care."
[21:54] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott pulls his sleeve back, having a similiar device like their own
06[21:54] * 01@Jennifer blinks a bit, looking at it.
[21:55] <01Kit> <Chii> You just need one, Scott?
[21:55] <01@DeathStar> <Cherly> ... where did you get that? 6* Scott stops, looking up, eyeing Cheryl, who has a dangerous look
[21:55] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> My grandfather made it for me. <Cheryl> ....
[21:56] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott looks away from Cheryl with effort, then at Chii. "Yes."
[21:56] <01Kit> <Chii> Your grandfather?
01[21:56] <01@Jennifer> "Who's your grandfather?"
[21:56] <01Kit> 6Chii eyes Cheryl. 1"If he just needs one, you know, we could probably spare it."
[21:56] <01@Kane> 6* Kane glances to Cheryl, not making a comment.
[21:56] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Our devices came from the enemy we're fighting - we took the design and added our own additions
[21:57] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott blinks at that. "Really?"
[21:57] <01@Kane> 6* Cole shakes sand out of his hair. 1Thanks, by the way. 6He tells X, pushing to stand up.
01[21:57] <01@Jennifer> "Yeah."
[21:57] <01@DeathStar> <X> Mmmhm
[21:58] <01@Kane> <Kane> Does the name Dias mean anything to you?
[21:58] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> ... We took this from an invader who came into a reality to take our crystal. Two of them. The other got away with it. We managed to kill the first guy, and my grandfather reversed engineered the design for me to find my own. I never heard of a Dias
[21:58] <01Kit> <Chii> Huh. Sounds like us. Only John lived.
[21:58] <01@Kane> <Kane> That fits the description of how our enemies attack. In pairs.
01[21:59] <01@Jennifer> "So... you're after the crystal..."
[21:59] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah. But it also means if we gave him one, we'd damn another reality who needs their eventually
[21:59] <01@Kane> <Kane> So you're looking for your reality crystal in specific?
01[22:00] <01@Jennifer> "Can you even use one realities crystal for another?"
[22:00] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> My grandfather thinks so
[22:00] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> We'd have to study it thoroughly
[22:00] <01Kit> <Chii> That's what that beaten up robot wanted at the tournament.
01[22:00] <01@Jennifer> "Well it has some logic to it... but also lacks a lot of logic." *she peers at Cole a moment*
[22:01] <01@Kane> <Cole> Why are you looking at me?
[22:01] <01@DeathStar> 6* X looks at cole
01[22:01] <01@Jennifer> "Just thinking... everyone's part of a reality crystal in a very unique way, when you think about it."
[22:01] <01@Kane> 6* Kane rubs his face slowly. 1I can't condone dooming another reality to save your own.
[22:02] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I agree with Kane. If you want a chance to get yours back, you should fight the enemy, too
01[22:02] <01@Jennifer> "Yeah, either way... you'd be killing trillions of people."
[22:02] <01@Kane> <Kane> Though you may die. They're very strong.
[22:02] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> I don't see how I'd have a chance, really. I'd rather stick with my plan. I mean, it's the only logical choice for me
01[22:02] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Only if your plan works."
[22:02] <01@Kane> 6* Kane frowns and then peers to Cheryl slightly.
[22:03] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> You have to try. Right?
[22:03] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl crosses her arms now, peering down; probably not wanting to interfere with other people, but at the same time, not about to hand over a crystal that was entrusted to them
[22:03] <01@Kane> 6* Kane holds up his datapad to try and get a fix on Scott's reality signature.
01[22:03] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "And if it does work, and they come back and take that crystal too? Are you going to keep taking more and more?"
[22:04] <01@DeathStar> 6* The signature seems to be an unknown, but the device might be interfering with it, too
[22:04] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> If it doesn't work, I'd return it
01[22:04] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Defeat the bandits first, then regrow your crop."
[22:04] <01@Kane> <Cole> He never makes sense. 6He notes with a sigh
[22:05] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> My people can't do that.
[22:05] <01Kit> <Chii> It makes sense, but it's retarded if you're a serf.
[22:05] <01Kit> <Chii> That's why people hire ninjas.
[22:05] <01@DeathStar> <X> A surf? Like a wave?
[22:05] <01@Kane> <Kane> If I could get a fix on your reality signature, I could see if any of our crystals match, but something is interfering.
01[22:06] <01@Jennifer> "We couldn't stop them either... now we're fighting."
[22:06] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> My grandfather added defenses so other people couldn't find our home reality.
[22:06] <01Kit> <Chii> Sounds like a guy we should meet.
[22:06] <01@Kane> <Kane> Your grandfather sounds like an intelligent man. 6He notes with a nod.
01[22:06] <01@Jennifer> "Sounds like a regular genius."
04[22:07] <01Kit> 6Chii eyes Jennifer. 1"As opposed to an abnormal genius?"
[22:07] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> He's pretty smart, thanks
[22:07] <01@Kane> <Kane> ... 6He motions for Cheryl to step aside with him.
06[22:07] * 01@Jennifer rubs the back of her head. "I guess?"
[22:08] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods, moving off to the side with Kane
01[22:08] <01@Jennifer> "So who is your grandfather? Never know when it's someone you know." *she smiles, though it seems forced*
[22:09] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> His name is Steven
[22:09] <01@Kane> <Cole> I knew a steve once.
06[22:10] * 01@Jennifer taps her chin. "Don't know any Steve's."
01[22:10] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "I had a sargent named Steve. Wasn't particularly bright though."
[22:10] <01@DeathStar> <X> You know a Steve?
01[22:11] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Oh yes. Bald fellow, lazy right eye."
[22:12] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves back over
[22:12] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Scott. You'll stick with us for now. If you turn out to be legit, maybe we can help you fight to get your reality's crystal back.
[22:12] <01@Kane> 6* Kane steps back to the others.
[22:12] <01Kit> <Chii> No way!
[22:12] <01@DeathStar> <X> .... 6* She eyes Scott like he were Dias' replacement
[22:13] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Chii now. Scott looks startled
[22:13] <01Kit> <Chii> She never agrees like that!
01[22:13] <01@Jennifer> "A-Ano?"
06[22:13] * 01@Jennifer looks over at Chii.
[22:13] <01@Kane> 6* Kane eyes Chii, then glances to Cheryl.
[22:13] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps eyeing Chii. "I agreed to keep your ass around on the team."
[22:14] <01Kit> 6Chii coughs. 1"Yeah, but not that easily."
[22:14] <01Kit> <Chii> Even Warren used a fucking car on me first.
[22:14] <01@Kane> <Cole> Uh. Can you do anything fancy? 6He asks Scott.
01[22:14] <01@Jennifer> "A car...?"
[22:14] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Fine. Beat up Scott tonight and ride him around on a horse. If he puts up with it, he may be okay
[22:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl heads north again
[22:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott eyes Chii slowly
[22:14] <01Kit> <Chii> I have permission!? Sweet.
[22:14] <01Kit> 6Chii cracks her knuckles.
[22:15] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> I--
[22:15] <01@Kane> <Kane> ...6He rubs his face slowly and moves after Cheryl.
01[22:15] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron pats Scott's shoulder. A pat of pity.
[22:15] <01@Kane> <Cole> Probably not. 6He notes to himself, then moves on.
06[22:15] * 01@Jennifer heads after Cheryl.
[22:15] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott begins to follow. "I--thanks, I think? Maybe not. Can I defend myself?"
[22:16] <01@Kane> <Kane> If you didn't I would worry.
01[22:16] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Play dead, she might leave you alone."
[22:16] <01@DeathStar> <X> She'd just stab the corpse to make sure it was one
[22:16] <01@DeathStar> 6* X walks onward
01[22:16] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Then hide."
[22:17] <01@DeathStar> 6* As they exit the woods, they'd find it's night time again, apparantly time in the forest having been faster than what they felt. Though they are strangely tired as well, as if they had spent a day in it. Cheryl rubs the back of her neck; at least now they're off the mountain
[22:17] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Lets set up camp or something here. We have woods behind us to do whatever kinky or dirty business we need, and an open plain to watch to make sure none of us are eaten
[22:18] <01@Kane> <Kane> We can have X contact Lilith and let them know where we are as well.
06[22:18] * 01@Jennifer yawns big and looks about. "Should we set up a fire?"
[22:18] <01@Kane> 6* Cole glances left, then right and moves over to lay down on some grass, stretched out.
01[22:19] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Get me some wood and a stone, any size."
[22:19] <01Kit> <Chii> Sure." 6She moves over and quickly draws a sword slicing some of the lower branches off, throws them up and somersaults, dicing them into chunks, then sheaths both swords having drawn the other in the process.
[22:20] <01Kit> 6Chii catches the kindling, then moves over and starts forming a ring of rocks around the stack-- though narrows her eyes at Cameron.
[22:20] <01@Kane> <Kane> Are you two going to fight over who gets to light the fire?
01[22:20] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "If the lady wants to she can."
[22:20] <01Kit> <Chii> No." 6She forms seals with her hands, then holds out her hand. 1"Katon." 6And bursts the sticks into flame.
[22:21] <01Kit> <Chii> He can go collect bigger wood for the fire to grow.
01[22:21] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "I can change the wood to a slower burning type as well."
[22:21] <01Ariel> 6* Raquel stops dead in her tracks, rippling into camp on that line
01[22:21] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Did we want a shelter?"
06[22:21] * 01@Jennifer yawns and moves to sit by the fire.
[22:22] <01@Kane> <Kane> Go ahead. 6He nods to Cameron.
[22:22] <01@Kane> 6* Cole sits up. 1Hey kiddo! 6He says to Raquel with a smile and a wave.
01[22:22] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron nods and moves over to a couple of trees, he starts to draw symbolds.
06[22:23] * 01@Jennifer slouches and stares into the flames.
[22:24] <01@DeathStar> 6* X nods to Raquel, sporting shorter hair than before
04[22:24] <01@Kane> 6* Kane moves over and kneels to check Jennifer's woulnd over.
[22:24] <01@Kane> NRP: wound*
04[22:24] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott sits on the other side of Jennifer, eyeing Chii warily
[22:24] <01Ariel> 6* Raquel jumps, noticing X's hair, "...w-what happened?"
[22:24] <01@DeathStar> <X> I cut it
[22:25] <01Ariel> 6* Raquel just stares
[22:25] <01@DeathStar> <X> ... you don't like it?
06[22:25] * 01@Jennifer looks down at him, her banages are a bit torn from all the sudden movements, her wound not totally healed yet. "Still stings a little... but it's getting better."
[22:25] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts over and sits down off to the edge of camp, near the woods part
[22:26] <01@Kane> <Kane> Good. Take it easy. 6He notes in a softer tone, though there's still his usual edge and he starts to redress the bandage.
01[22:26] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron claps his hands together and there's a light in the trees, and when he's done there's a nice, large shelter made of clean cut wood.
[22:26] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott looks her wound over. "Are you okay?"
[22:26] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Make about 5 more shelters for us, cAmeron
[22:26] <01Kit> <Chii> She got impaled with a weirdass spear.
01[22:26] <01@Jennifer> "Yeah... just got stabbed by some legendary weapon."
[22:26] <01Ariel> 6* Raquel shakes her head, "I'm just... surprised. I thought your long hair was a issue of pride for you..."
[22:26] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> I see. 6* He looks over the wound in concern
[22:27] <01@Kane> 6* Cole sighs that he was ignored and he lays back.
[22:27] <01Kit> <Chii> Now she's... cursed." 6She puts emphasis on the word for Scott.
01[22:27] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron nods and works on another set of trees.
[22:27] <01@DeathStar> <X> No. It's not. 6* She shakes her head, moving to look at the camp
06[22:27] * 01@Jennifer sticks out her tounge. "It's not a curse."
[22:27] <01Kit> <Chii> You'd die soon without counteracting-- sounds like a curse to me.
[22:27] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> I'm sure if we can see some proper doctors for it, you can be healed
01[22:28] <01@Jennifer> "It's a poison. Something that takes something really extreme to cure... it's staved off for now."
[22:28] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> That's good
[22:28] <01@Kane> <Kane> You would be surprised. 6He notes after finishing, standing up he moves off to the side, taking a seat.
01[22:29] <01@Jennifer> * Another flash as he finishes a second shelter.
[22:29] <01Ariel> 6* Raquel nods slowly, "Well... it looks nice." 6She gives Cole a small wave, seeing his reaction. She didn't mean to ignore him. Just got distracted by OMGHAIRCUT.
[22:30] <01@DeathStar> <X> Thank you. I like it as well. Maybe Lilith can cut your hair, too
[22:30] <01@Kane> 6* Cole is staring up at the sky, laying on his back in the grass, though he does catch part of the wave and makes a smirk at that.
[22:30] <01@DeathStar> 6* X looks at Cole, then Raquel. His birthday is May 1st."
[22:30] <01@Kane> <Cole> I'm not a fool! 6He declares proudly.
[22:31] <01Ariel> 6* Raquel pauses, "...what... does May 1st... have to do with fools?"
06[22:31] * 01@Jennifer covers her shoulder again, sitting back a little. "Still tiring though." Cameron finishes another hut, getting industrious. Equivalent changes tend to enthuse him.
[22:31] <01@DeathStar> <X> Nothing. It's why he's so proud. 6* She shakes her head
[22:32] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl flops onto her back
[22:32] <01Ariel> 6* Raquel deadpans.
[22:32] <01@Kane> 6* Kane eye's something on his datapad, then pockets it. He peers over towards Cheryl, then stands up to move off and scout the area some, looking for a place to wash off.
[22:32] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> Well, we'll get a good night's sleep and hopefully you're feel better.
06[22:32] * 01@Jennifer smiles softly at him. "Yeah, it helps a lot."
[22:32] <01Ariel> Raquel> "...I... don't get it."
[22:32] <01Kit> 6Chii nurtures the fire and savors its warmth
[22:33] <01@DeathStar> <X> Don't think hard on it. It'll hurt
[22:34] <01Ariel> 6* Raquel nods in defeat.
[22:34] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stretches in the leaves she's in, closing her eyes like a peaceful angel - then begins to snore
[22:34] <01@Kane> 6* Cole pauses and sits up. 1Are we getting attacked by a bear?
[22:34] <01Kit> <Chii> Not yet.
[22:35] <01Kit> 6Chii scurries over, crawling on fours like some predator, then wiggles before pouncing atop Cheryl.
01[22:35] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron finishes his shelters and steps out, putting his gloves back on. "There we go. Quality craftsmanship."
[22:35] <01@Kane> 6* Cole stares and then glances to X and Raquel. 1I don't get the appeal there.
[22:35] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grips Chii in an automatic leg grip and rolls to be on top of her, peering about like she's paniced, then eyes Chii
[22:36] <01@DeathStar> <X> In what?
[22:36] <01Kit> 6Chii flails, squealing in surprise
06[22:36] * 01@Jennifer looks over at Chii and Cheryl, giggling softly.
[22:36] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl makes a face, keeping her in the leg grip. "One day you're going to get hurt."
[22:36] <01Kit> <Chii> Tch.
[22:36] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> And enjoy it
[22:37] <01@Kane> <Cole> Chii attacking me all the time would get annoying. For me at least.
[22:37] <01@DeathStar> <X> It probably leads to sex. They are married
06[22:37] * 01@Jennifer looks over at Scott. "Well, you're nice at least."
[22:37] <01@Kane> <Cole> Oh right. But married people never do it. At least John always told me that.
[22:37] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> Thank you. 6* He's eyes cheryl and Chii oddly
01[22:37] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron sits down by the fire and stretches.
06[22:38] * 01@Jennifer follows his gaze. "Something wrong?"
[22:38] <01Kit> 6Chii stares, then grins, her eyes fluttering at Cheryl.
[22:38] <01@DeathStar> <X> ... I hear them engaged all the time. Since this journey began, walls are not enough
[22:38] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> No.
01[22:38] <01@Jennifer> "Kay."
[22:39] <01@Kane> 6* Cole pauses and tilts his head. 1I guess John was just unlucky.
[22:39] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts off Chii, then grabs her by the clothes to move for one of the shelters
[22:39] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> You can figure out how to divide the other 5.
[22:39] <01@Kane> <Cole> ...really unlucky.
[22:39] <01Ariel> 6* Raquel rubs her head, not wanting to participate in this conversation.
[22:40] <01@DeathStar> <X> ..... ..... at least they are married unlike others
[22:40] <01Ariel> 6* Raquel nods a little.
[22:40] <01@Kane> <Cole> You think it's a bad thing to do things and not be married?
[22:40] <01@DeathStar> <X> Yes. To keep your virtue until marriage is important...
06[22:41] * 01@Jennifer looks back at the fire, yawning a bit and slumping a bit.
[22:41] <01@Kane> <Cole> O...Oh. 6He glances down.
[22:41] <01@DeathStar> 6* X picks a shelter. "Raquel, Lilith, and Tsuki will join me in this one." 6* She steps inside
[22:42] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott peers at people moving inside shelters
[22:42] <01@Kane> <Cole> ... 6He lays back down.
01[22:43] <01@Jennifer> "I think I should sleep... you could probably bunk up with Kane or Cameron or something." *she slowly picks herself up*
04[22:43] <01@Kane> 6* Kane walks back into sight and peers at the three remaining shelters, then Jennifer.
[22:43] <01@DeathStar> * Scott looks at Kane
06[22:43] * 01@Jennifer blinks and looks over at him. "Hey... all clear?"
04[22:44] <01@Kane> <Kane> It appears so. 6He motions for Jennifer to go on to bed and sits down by the fire, pulling out some components to tinker with.
06[22:45] * 01@Jennifer nods and moves into a shelter.
[22:45] <01@Kane> <Kane> How old are you, Scott?
[22:45] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> 20.
[22:45] <01Ariel> 6* Raquel moves to sit near Cole, speaking quietly, "...so... who's the new guy?"
01[22:46] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron holds his hand out over the fire and seems to scoop up a ball of flame, then another, he starts to juggle them, the seals on his hands glowing gently.
04[22:46] <01@Kane> <Kane> Jennifer is 16. Still a child. Don't get the wrong idea.
[22:46] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott looks confused.
[22:46] <01@Kane> <Cole> Uhhh. Some guy looking for his reality's crystal. Cheryl and Kane apparently want to help him and stuff.
01[22:46] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron lets out a litle chuckle, adding a third one into his act.
[22:47] <01@Kane> 6* Kane doesn't say anymore as he tinkers.
[22:47] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott seems to think on that, then eyes Cameron, distracted
01[22:48] <01@Jennifer> * Cameron adds a fourth and peers through them at Scott. "Like this do you?"
[22:48] <01Ariel> 6* Raquel frowns suspiciously.
[22:48] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> It's very unique
[22:49] <01@Kane> <Cole> Yeah my thoughts exactly. 6He notes to Raquel, patting her foot, since that's as far as he can reach for laying there.
01[22:49] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "Simple munipulation of the air and the heat of the flame really. Amused my daughter."
[22:49] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> I see. She is one of the children?
01[22:50] <01@Jennifer> Cameron> "That she is, my little Gabriella."
[22:50] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott nods in thought now.
[22:50] <01@DeathStar> -TBC-
03[22:51] * DeathStar changes topic to 'TAW 4: TEP (251-present) | TAW 4: PAX has ended (1-250) | Season 20 (Reflections): 11 of 20 complete | Overall Session #402 (1106) | Episode Twelve: Knight of Fire | 2 of 5 | Sessions occur T/Th at 8 EST | Current Team: Cheryl | Final Episodes November 5th and 6th'