[20:01] <01@DeathStar> Stardate: Immediately Thereafter
[20:01] <01@DeathStar> Location: Mine
[20:01] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves through the mining tunnels, less than 3 hours left to save their friends
[20:02] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane peers around as he moves, jaw clenched.
03[20:02] * Ariel is now known as Raquel
[20:02] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott checks his gun. "It's likely we're walking into a trap."
[20:03] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Yes, it is very likely. But we have little choice at this juncture.
[20:03] <01@DeathStar> 6* As they move forward, they reach a wide open area of the mines, with 5 more tunnels spread out - mine carts are filled with the metal.
[20:04] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane slows to a stop, peering towards the 5 tunnels. 1Which way, I wonder.
[20:04] <01@DeathStar> 6* A terminal is set up in the center
[20:05] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves over to the terminal, peering it over, checking for any noticable traps.
[20:05] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes them, clenching her teeth as she thinks. "It's obviously meant to slow us down; either we take them one by one and lose time, or split up, and risk being divided and beaten
[20:05] <01@DeathStar> 6* None are noticeable
[20:05] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane reaches out to activate his map to see if it works.
[20:05] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott eyes Raquel and Chii, then Kane and Cheryl. "There are 5 of us."
[20:06] <01Raquel> "...that's way too convient."
[20:06] <01@DeathStar> 6* It doesn't. The metal in the mines scramble it
[20:06] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> It is not my decision. But time is most definitely not on our side.
[20:06] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane reaches out to activate the terminal, to see what it does.
[20:06] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves to the terminal, eyeing it
[20:07] <01@DeathStar> 6* It turns on; it seems to require an ID and password. It'll have to be hacked.
[20:07] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Hm. 6He pulls out his datapad.
[20:08] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Do you think you can hack it?
[20:08] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> You may want to step back, incase my failure causes a malfunction. 6He notes to Cheryl.
[20:08] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> That's reassuring. 6* She steps away, moving to the metal, then grabs some pieces out as Kane works
[20:09] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane attaches his datapad and loads up a cracking algorithm.
[20:09] <01@DeathStar> 6* Is Kane ready?!
[20:09] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane gets ready and begins to attempt the hack.
[20:10] <01@DeathStar> 6* Left, Right, Up, Down, Left, Right, Up, Down, Left, Right, Up, Down, Left, Right, Right, Up, Down
[20:10] <01@DeathStar> 5
[20:10] <01@DeathStar> 4
[20:10] <01@DeathStar> 3
[20:10] <01@DeathStar> 3
[20:10] <01@DeathStar> 2
[20:10] <01@DeathStar> 1
[20:10] <01@Xanatos> rldurldurldurlldu
[20:10] <01@DeathStar> -0-
[20:10] <01Kit> <Chii> It's probably less desireable-- but you know, it's not like he said we had to play fair. I could try to get us a direct route by calling Gaea.
[20:10] <01@DeathStar> 6* The terminal unlocks
[20:11] <01@DeathStar> 6* A map of the mines show
[20:11] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> By direct, you mean, make our own, which might collapse this place.
[20:11] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane peers at the map and begins to trace where each tunnel leads too. 1Cheryl.
[20:11] <01Kit> <Chii> Well. Yeah." 6She peers to the side. 1"Risks to everything.."
[20:11] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves over, studying the map. It's like a maze almost, but after a moment, she nods. "Okay, got t."
[20:12] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane arches a brow and nods. 1What do you suggest then?
[20:12] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl points at tunnel 3. "That one will lead us most directly to his makeshift headquarters." 6* She points at a place marked "Base of operations"
[20:13] <01Kit> <Chii> And if they're all trapped, wouldn't that be the most effective?
[20:13] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> It depends on if they are all trapped or not.
[20:13] <01Kit> <Chii> I'd trap them all if I had time to prepare something like a labyrinth. Wouldn't you?
[20:13] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> TEll you what, my devious bum loving wife, as a last resort, you can call Gaea in to bury us all. As a final fuck you
[20:14] <01Raquel> "THAT sounds like a plan."
[20:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl heads for tunnel 3. "The closer we get to Lemon, the sooner I'll pick up her ping, so we'll know if this map is real or not."
[20:14] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane nods once, mouthing a perhaps to Chii's question, walking after Cheryll.
[20:15] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves down the tunnel, looking more like her old general self now
[20:15] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott checks his gun once more, then begins to folow
[20:16] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane keeps his eyes peeled for any sort of mechanical looking devices that may signify traps or even off colored rocks that may be designed to hide the traps.
[20:16] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps an eye out for soldiers. "I've been thinking."
06[20:16] * 01Raquel heads after Cheryl, keeping her blade ready.
[20:17] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> If you were low on men, and weren't confident you had enough to beat the enemy, would you resort to trying to make them play your 'games' instead, in a gambit to buy time, Kane?
[20:17] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Is that so? 6He phrases like he's shocked she's been thinking, probably trying to keep the mood light.
[20:17] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Of course.
[20:17] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Because I know if *I* had troops, I'd just shoot us
[20:18] <01Kit> <Chii> If I didn't have troops I'd shoot us.
[20:18] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> That's because you're a fighter, not a thinker, I-ta-ta.
[20:18] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> It depends on my mood I believe. Normally I try to avoid killing, I would be more apt to try and capture.
[20:18] <01Kit> <Chii> I beg to differ. I have more bullets than fists.
[20:19] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> So you think he'l-- 6* She stops when they reach a wall of rock
[20:19] <01Kit> 6Chii peers at Cheryl, but keeps walking. 1"Something wrong?"
[20:19] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane holds up his datapad, scanning to see if it is infact a wall of rock.
[20:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes it, then Chii headnig right for it. "Plan to run into it?"
[20:20] <01Kit> <Chii> Run into what?
[20:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* Chii walks through the wall. Cheryl nods once, then steps on
[20:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* Sadly, on the other side, is a pit - Chii begins to fall in
[20:21] <01Kit> 6Chii makes a noise of annoyance, catching the side and dangling. 1"Son of a bitch!"
[20:21] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers down at Chii dangling over a 15 foot hole with metal at the bottom like spikes
[20:21] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves over to it and sticks his head through. 1That would be a nasty fall.
[20:21] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Good call. 6* She steps around the hole and moves on. Scott leans over to offer a hand
[20:21] <01Kit> <Chii> What do you mean? I was so busy eyeing you I didn't notice a hole!
06[20:22] * 01Raquel shakes her head and continues forward, poking her head through the illusion
[20:22] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... you mean you didn't realize it was a fake wall...
[20:22] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves around as well. 1A true ninja is aware of her surroundings.
[20:22] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> That you were...watching me
[20:22] <01Kit> 6Chii starts to pull herself up, growling. 1"What was?"
[20:22] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott keeps his hand offered out
[20:23] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sighs, putting a hand to her face, half-amused, half-dumbfounded. "Now you're sounding like Dias."
[20:23] <01Kit> 6Chii stares at Scott, then takes his hand, easier than pulling yourself up from fingers.
[20:23] <01Kit> <Chii> What!? Don't compare me to him! ...You see something I don't?
[20:23] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott pulls her on up, showing no signs of strain, either because she's light, or he's more muscled than he looks
[20:23] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl thumbs back at the fake wall they walked through, moving down the tunnel again
[20:23] <01Kit> 6Chii stares down the way they came, then back at Cheryl, looking confused.
[20:24] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> It's odd. I don't know if I'd ever use a fake wall.
[20:24] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Why? Too cliched?
[20:24] <01Kit> <Chii> ...You see a wall here?" 6She moves her hand in and out.
[20:24] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I believe I would use a real one instead.
[20:24] <01Raquel> "...I'd think it'd be amusing when someone fell for it." *moves around the pit*
[20:24] <01@DeathStar> 6* They reach a part where the tunnel splits into three paths. Cheryl moves down the right. Scott peers at her. <Scott> Your eyes are different than ours.
[20:25] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> Though if Cheryl used the sight she uses in space, she might too would see nothing there.
[20:25] <01Kit> 6Chii twitches slightly. 1"...I don't fall for illusions."
[20:25] <01Kit> <Chii> But shoot me if I'm clumsy while staring at Cheryl's ass.
[20:25] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Would suck for your employees if your map led them to a real dead end
[20:25] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> I'll keep that in mind
[20:25] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Hmmm. 6He eyes Cheryl, moving after her still.
[20:26] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Yes, but I would provide ways around it that only my men knew about.
[20:26] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hm. Then we might be in trouble further down this tunnel
[20:26] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Unless I can correctly think like my 'self'.
[20:26] <01Kit> <Chii> Thanks for the hand." 6She mumbles, then continues. 1"..It's a demon thing. Spirits don't see what isn't there. We react just as much to aura as we do the actual thing, so if it doesn't have one.."
[20:27] <01Kit> <Chii> It's why I hate vampires and the undead.
[20:27] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> Interesting. I didn't know that.
[20:27] <01@DeathStar> 6* After a bit, another wall is up ahead. Cheryl stops
[20:27] <01Kit> <Chii> All things have their own aura, usually predominantly of its natural element. It's how you can manipulate the elements with spiritual techniques. People are more complicated though.
[20:28] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane reaches out to place his hand against it.
[20:28] <01@DeathStar> 6* It's real.
[20:28] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, the map said it was this way.
[20:28] <01Raquel> "...that whole thing seems rather complicated."
[20:28] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Hmm. How would I get around this. 6He considers running his hand along where the walls meet.
[20:29] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott comes to a stop once they catch up with the others, peering about
[20:29] <01Kit> 6Chii stares at the wall, then annoyed forms seals and lifts her hand. 1"Suiton!"
[20:29] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Either it's a thin wall and we can smash through, or we need to take one of the other two paths
[20:30] <01Kit> 6Chii directs a surge of water into the wall with her hand, but seems to eye the floor, paying more attention to where the water goes after its collected.
[20:30] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves outof Chii's way
[20:30] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane eyes Chii and steps aside, shifting an arm up to cover his face.
[20:30] <01@DeathStar> 6* The wall hits the wall, turning some of it to mud, dripping down and pouring to the right, where it splurps out of sight in the corner
[20:31] <01Kit> <Chii> There's at least air getting through there.
[20:31] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Thin wall, then.
[20:31] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> It would seem so. Would you like to show us your might? 6He glances to cheryl.
[20:32] <01Kit> <Chii> Follow the water. It's a mine, so we've been going down as we travel-- it'll keep flowing to the low point.
[20:32] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl flexes her fingers and steps back, moving to the right side where the water gathered, not trusting Kane not to have metal bits stuck in there for people who take it directly hit
[20:32] <01Kit> <Chii> Cheryl, wait.
[20:32] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses, peering back
[20:32] <01Kit> 6Chii slips her right half-gauntlet off, holding it to her.
[20:33] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> What, you don't think I can handle a rock wall?
[20:33] <01@Xanatos> 6 Kane steps aside.
[20:33] <01Kit> <Chii> Sure, but you're already avoiding the center. If you're right and it's trapped, why not have a little caution?
[20:33] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl takes it, nodding once. She slips it on. "Alright, but if this thing gets busted, don't glare at me."
[20:34] <01Kit> <Chii> I've broken my hand without scratching it... if you busted it... jeez.
[20:35] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl begins to focus her energy; the 5 crystals on her don't glow, so she's obviously not tapping into them, but seems to be tapping into something - then punches into the wall, shattering it into a fine dust. A piece of the metal catches into the gauntlet, bending the gauntlet very slightly, but protecting Cheryl from piercing her hand down to her elbow from the metal
06[20:35] * 01Raquel whistles
[20:35] <01Kit> <Chii> ..." 6She gapes, looking shocked.
[20:36] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane arches a brow. 1Are you alright?
[20:36] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shakes her hand, grabbing the metal and yanking it back out, eyeing it, then slips the gauntlet off and offers it to Chii.
[20:36] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Chii saved my arm.
[20:36] <01@DeathStar> 6* Pieces o the metal are all over the floor now, clearly having been set up all over it
[20:36] <01Kit> <Chii> H-How'd you..?" 6She stares at her gauntlet. 1"...I don't even know what this is made of-- you moved it with your hand!?"
[20:37] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah.
[20:37] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl steps forward, picking up more pieces of the metal, placing them on her hip where she has others tied together
[20:37] <01Kit> <Chii> I-- ...no comment.
[20:37] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Well then. It's good Chii was here. 6He begins to move forward now.
[20:37] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott peers down at Chii's gauntlet, invading her personal space to do so
[20:38] <01Kit> 6Chii eyes him, but more or less looks less than threatened by him of all people. John she'd have haymakered.
[20:38] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> I'd like to look at that after the mission if you don't mind.
[20:38] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott pulls back to follow the others now
[20:39] <01Kit> <Chii> ... eh.." 6She looks a bit paranoid, but moves after Cheryl. 1"...Fine."
[20:39] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> If you don't feel comfortable, I understand. I am a stranger.
[20:39] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves along, then kneels, peering ahead now, frowning - the tunnel is a bit narrower here
[20:40] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane glances towards Cheryl. 1Something seems off.
[20:40] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Lasers.
[20:40] <01Kit> <Chii> It's not that. ...They were made specifically for me, in the reality where the espers originated. Like I said, I don't know what it's made of so.. I was afraid of breaking or losing them at first. Now I'm just paranoid about losing them. Breaking them seems... difficult.
[20:40] <01Kit> <Chii> Lasers?" 6She pauses, squinting with an annoyed twitch.
[20:40] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> I can look at them in front of you if you think I might take them.
[20:40] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane arches a brow. 1Of course. I wonder if the pattern is randomized.
[20:41] <01Raquel> "...the killer or alarm sort of lasers?"
[20:41] <01Kit> 6Chii reaches into her satchel and fishes out a smokescreen, tossing it out.
[20:41] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl seems to be watching them, her eye sight designed for this sort of thing. "I think there's a pattern."
[20:41] <01Kit> <Chii> The last set diced me into anchovies.
[20:41] <01@DeathStar> 6* As the smoke fills the corridor, the others can see them now. One laser moves side to side, two lasers move up and down, three lasers move side to side, four lasers move up and down, five lasers side to side
[20:41] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Those are quite disgusting. 6He says, making a face.
[20:42] <01Kit> <Chii> Being them is even moreso." 6She eyes Kane.
[20:42] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I would believe so. I wonder if there is a ripple block here.
[20:43] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers at Raquel. "Considering X was taken, they might have defenses against ripples."
[20:43] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I personally would make sure to have the defenses set up. So that means we should risk dodging them.
[20:43] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I can go through first, see if there's a cut off switch
[20:43] <01Raquel> "What sort of... anti-ripple defenses would you make?"
[20:44] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> An emitter that scrambles them.
[20:44] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane peers at Cheryl and frowns. 1You're doing all the hard work.
[20:44] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Comes with being the group's leader.
[20:44] <01Kit> <Chii> I could make another attempt.
[20:44] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl tenses her body, peering at the lasers
[20:45] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Your track record is not the greatest, we understand if you would like to avoid such a thing.
[20:45] <01Kit> 6Chii narrows her eyes at Kane.
06[20:45] * 01Raquel attempts to open a ripple past, to see if they're blocked.
[20:45] <01@DeathStar> 6* As Raquel attempts to do, weapons emerge from the walls and fire at her, beaming her away. Cheryl jerks to peer back
[20:45] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> The hell?!
[20:45] <01@DeathStar> 6* The weapons then turn to aim at the others.
[20:46] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> ... it seems we all better move now
[20:46] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane arches a brow, jerking as well. 1My word. I did not expect that.
06[20:46] * 01Raquel takes cover, "That's not a scrambler!"
[20:46] <01@DeathStar> 6* Raquel is gone, baby, gone
[20:46] <01Kit> 6Chii jerks on reflex to draw both guns, firing in both directions as she backs up.
[20:46] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane shifts and tenses. 1Good luck everyone.
[20:46] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl dives forward through the lasers quickly, not hving time to time it out. One cuts her along the face and shoulder
[20:46] <01@DeathStar> 6* The weapons are hit by gunfire, delaying their lock on time.
[20:47] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane shifts to move forward now.
[20:47] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott begins to fire, too, firing with Chii
[20:47] <01Kit> 6Chii spins, firing bursts into both sides, then holsters and leaps forward herself.
[20:47] <01Kit> <Chii> Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck.
[20:47] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott keeps firing to give them time. Cheryl reaches the other side, bleeding and panting, smashing her fist into a control panel to turn them off. Once done, Scott runs for it
[20:48] <01Kit> 6Chii rolls along the ground and hops to her feet, whirling around to fling an explosive into either wall-- stun grenades at least. 1"I hate lasers!"
[20:48] <01@DeathStar> <Evil Kane on Comm> And here I thought the game was about to end here.
[20:48] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane slides up to Cheryl, peering her over in concern. 1Had it been just me, you may have been correct.
[20:48] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott reaches the end; this new area shows what appears to be a make shift room up ahead.
[20:49] <01Kit> 6Chii's ears twitch and she adjusts, drawing a gun and firing toward the source of the comm.
[20:49] <01@DeathStar> 6* It's coming from Kane's comm. Poor Kane.
[20:49] <01Kit> 6Chii narrows her eyes again. 1"Tempting."
[20:49] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane gets shot?
[20:50] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane hmms. 1Rest for a moment cheryl. 6He begins to move towards the makeshift room.
[20:51] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shakes her head. "The stone will heal me."
[20:51] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I can feel LEmon nearby.
[20:51] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> In which direction? 6He glances over his shoulder.
[20:52] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves forward now, applying pressure to her shoulder, and just lets her cheek bleed. She points toward the makeshift room, which seems to be against a rock wall. "Pretty far that way."
[20:52] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott checks his gun once, moving along
[20:52] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> It could be a junction. 6He moves for the room as well.
[20:53] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stops outside the room, eyeing the door.
[20:53] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott moves up, peering about for any more weapons that pop out of the walls
[20:53] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane tries his scans again on the door, but doesn't expect much with thi smetal.
[20:53] <01Kit> <Chii> There's tele-guns. I wouldn't be surprised if distance doesn't matter here.
[20:53] <01@DeathStar> <ScotT> They might use those guns to transverse the mines easier
[20:53] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Or they could use them all to get to one singular location.
[20:53] <01@DeathStar> 6* No traps SEEM to be on the door. Looks clear, as Riddick would say
[20:54] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane reaches out to open the door.
[20:54] <01Kit> <Chii> Technically we'd get 'past his game' by just letting those take us to him.
[20:54] <01Kit> <Chii> But I doubt it counts.
[20:54] <01@DeathStar> 6* The door opens to reveal a control room of sorts, but all the controls seem shut down, except one in the middle, with a huge monitor displaying something
[20:54] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves forward, eyeing the controls and the monitor. 1Or it is calibrated so you beam right to a cell.
[20:55] <01@DeathStar> 6* The monitor displays a make shift chess board, with their friends standing on boards, cuffed and not moving, but awake and unable to talk - taking the place of some chess pieces for the white side, along with real chess pieces to make up for the rest
[20:55] <01@DeathStar> 6* A microphone is present so they can talk to them
[20:56] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> ...damnit.
[20:57] <01Kit> <Chii> ...Bet I can guess who the queen is.
[20:57] <01Kit> 6Chii mumbles and eyes the monitor.
04[20:58] <01@DeathStar> 6* Jennifer is on square 2c, as a Pawn. Dias is on square 1g, as a jackass. Raquel is n square 1C, as a Bishop. Lemon is the Queen. Key is 1H, a rook. John is 2F, a Pawn. X is 1F, A Bishop
[20:58] <01Kit> <Chii> Is this where he says 'the game has just begun?'
[20:59] <01@DeathStar> <Evil Kane> Up for a game of Chess, Kane? Only yo ucan move the pieces, but feel free to take 'advice' from the others.
[21:00] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Hm. I am already handicapped, since I will not willingly sacrifice my allies. But I wonder if I have a choice in the matter.
[21:00] <01@DeathStar> <Evil Kane> You don't. You won't get to their location unless you beat me.
[21:00] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl taps the microphone, talking to the others. "Are you all alright?"
[21:01] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Then I believe we should begin is but a moment.
[21:01] <01@DeathStar> 6* John peers about, then eyes the others. "Hey, it's our heroes."
[21:01] <01Kit> <Key> Whee! A game!
01[21:01] <01Jennifer> "Oh good."
[21:01] <01Dias`> <Dias> Is that what the sudden forboding sense of impending doom I felt was?
[21:02] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I will do my best, but I make no promises. 6He says into the mic.
[21:02] <01Kit> 6Key narrows her eyes, though, Dias is between her and X.
[21:02] <01Dias`> <Dias> Well luckily Kane's playing.
[21:02] <01@DeathStar> <John> Both Kanes are playing
[21:02] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> I believe in Kane.
[21:02] <01Dias`> <Dias> ...But our Kane is the good guy. Good guys always win
[21:03] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Hmm. Shall we begin?
[21:03] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes the chess board now.
01[21:03] <01Jennifer> "Do your best Kane."
[21:03] <01Kit> <Key> Candy Kane play Meanie Cane?
[21:03] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> We got less than 2 hours to win
[21:03] <01Raquel> "......"
[21:03] <01Dias`> <Dias> Yeah, so something tells me they've been in this mine for awhile now.
[21:03] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I confess I have not played in quite some time. 6He notes, holding his hands over the controls.
[21:04] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Same here. Chii's not much of a chess player in bed
[21:04] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott eyes the layout
[21:05] <01@DeathStar> <John> Might I suggest not using the pawns? Hopefully?
[21:05] <01Dias`> <Dias> What's a pawn?
[21:05] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I usually sacrifice my pawns.
01[21:05] <01Jennifer> "N-Not deeply encouraging."
[21:06] <01@DeathStar> <John> Oh man.
[21:06] <01Kit> <Chii> I don't even know how to play chess. I learned shougi and go.
[21:06] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves his Knight on the left side first, clearly he's intending to do this without using his allies.
[21:06] <01Kit> <Chii> That piece moves like three spaces!
[21:07] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I could try something. But it is quite risky. 6He notes.
[21:07] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Try what?
[21:08] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> ... 6he leans over to whisper to cheryl.
[21:09] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6* She shifts her eyes to Lemon, then Kane. "If you have faith in your skills."
[21:09] <01Kit> <Key> Key's a rook! ...ie.
[21:09] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane shakes his head slightly. 1In this situation, I confess I do not.
[21:09] <01@DeathStar> <John> Pssst. They're whispering. What are they saying?
[21:09] <01@DeathStar> <X> ... 6* She keeps trying to break free and move, looking enraged at being on this board
[21:10] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> It may take bold moves to win
[21:10] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane nods once.
[21:10] <01Kit> <Chii> It will. Go for the throat.
[21:10] <01Kit> 6Chii leans into Cheryl, whispering. "What's that mean in this game, anyway?"
[21:10] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon squeals as she goes movnig across the board
[21:10] <01Dias`> <Dias> Wuh oh.
06[21:11] * 01Jennifer blinks and watches. "Okay, that's..." *she frowns worriedly*
[21:11] <01Raquel> "...this is just wrong."
[21:11] <01Kit> <Key> Hehehe fufufu! Lemonade fly!
[21:11] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane is tense and clearly stessing out over this.
[21:11] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon then eyes as a pawn steps one square away from her
[21:11] <01@DeathStar> 6* Then squeals as she's moved again
[21:12] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane makes a face. 1Of course.
[21:12] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes another pawn moved toward Lemon
[21:13] <01Kit> <Chii> Hey! Why are they focusing on Lem!
[21:13] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Lemon's piece is the most manueverable.
[21:14] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Well, now the rest of the game will be that much harder since I failed.
[21:14] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> We'll figure this out, Kane.
[21:15] <01@DeathStar> <John> So, uh, anyone down here good at Chess? 6* He eyes everyone ot calling out ideas
[21:15] <01@DeathStar> <John> ... Anyone?
[21:15] <01Dias`> <Dias> What's chess?
[21:15] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane nods once, eyeing the next pawn used to block move forward.
[21:15] <01Raquel> "...not... really. I mean... I remember how horseys move?"
01[21:15] <01Jennifer> "Haven't played much in a long while."
[21:16] <01@DeathStar> 6* The evil Kane takes a pawn
[21:16] <01@DeathStar> <John> Wait, I know!
[21:16] <01@DeathStar> <John> I believe Key can play Chess like a pro!
[21:16] <01Kit> 6Key stares at John
[21:16] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cehryl hisses when Kane makes that move
[21:16] <01Kit> <Key> What Chess?
06[21:16] * 01Jennifer blinks and nods.
[21:17] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane peers towards Cheryl slightly. 1Suggestions?
04[21:17] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> He's set it up to walk up to Jennifer
[21:17] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I'm aware.
[21:17] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Bishop will stop him
[21:17] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane nods once.
[21:18] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl watches one of Kane's horses go down . At least it wasn't Dias.
[21:18] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane titls his head slightly.
06[21:19] * 01Jennifer gulps as she watches ecvents play out, eyes shifting to the pawn getting close.
[21:19] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I believe I can think a bit more clearly now.
[21:19] <01@DeathStar> <John> ... Chess is a game....
[21:19] <01@DeathStar> 6* John explains
[21:19] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> You see something?
[21:20] <01@DeathStar> <John> You see, you're suppose to corner the King, and mate with him, or is it mate with the Queen....
[21:20] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I was simply clearing some of the board so I have less pieces to focus on, meaning I can devote more time to our allies. Though in hindsight it may have been a bad move.
01[21:20] <01Jennifer> "You need to trap the King so that anywhere he moves, you can get him. It's called a Checkmate."
[21:20] <01Kit> <Key> ...Lemon know Chess?
[21:20] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> His goal is simply to slaughter our teammates. The more you clear, the less to stop him
[21:20] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> I've never been taught it before.
[21:21] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> But if Miss Cheryl knows it, I should. ... Hold on
[21:21] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon closes her eyes, focusing
[21:21] <01@DeathStar> 6* John steps forward
[21:21] <01@DeathStar> <John> Aieee!
[21:21] <01Kit> <Chii> Eh? Does she have a link to you somehow?
06[21:21] * 01Jennifer looks over to John, biting her lower lip.
[21:21] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Her mind was created from my neural net. She has my personality and various information I know stored in
[21:22] <01@DeathStar> 6* A bishop slides to face Jen diagonally.
[21:22] <01Kit> <Chii> Well, she's screwed.
[21:22] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> Hm. Yes, I have the information now.
[21:22] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane pauses and leans forward. 1Oh dear.
[21:23] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon peers arond. Cheryl winces
[21:23] <01@DeathStar> <Evil Kane o ncomm> It seems first blood is the young girl.
[21:23] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane puts a hand to his face, rubbing it slowly.
06[21:23] * 01Jennifer shakes, looking at the things that can get her. "God..."
[21:23] <01Kit> <Key> Lemon knows? Give Key know!
[21:24] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> How, Miss. Key?
[21:24] <01Kit> <Key> Neural networking!
[21:24] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> Kane!
[21:24] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Yes Lemon, I'm listening.
[21:25] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> You can place me i nfront of Jen to defend her. After I am taken, you can move X to take his piece, and protect Jen!
[21:25] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon looks back at Key. She looks confused. "How?"
[21:25] <01Kit> 6Key closes her eyes, then lets her wings open, digging at Lemon slightly, similar to when she kissed her in karaoke-- or perhaps because of that.
[21:25] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Lemon I cannot do that, If I lose my queen now, there is little hope of winning.
06[21:25] * 01Jennifer stares at Lemon, going wide eyed. "No... you can't do that."
04[21:25] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> But Jennifer....I cannot let her be hurt...
[21:26] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> You're not. I am. 6He says, though there's a strain to his voice.
[21:26] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rakes her hand through her hair, cursing as she tries to think. Lemon jerks as Key tries to access her mind
[21:26] <01Kit> <Key> Think Chess!
[21:26] <01@DeathStar> <John> I, uh, believe KEy can neural interface!
[21:26] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I am sorry. 6He says simply, moving his next piece.
01[21:26] <01Jennifer> "Lem... you can't. Don't."
[21:26] <01Kit> <Chii> ...What's that?
[21:26] <01Kit> <Chii> Hey! Wait!
[21:26] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon seems distracted by Jen's fate, but forces herself to think of the chess
04[21:27] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> No! Kane! Jennifer!
[21:27] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6* She sighs. "We can't lose Lemon, not even for Jen." 6* She tells Kane.
[21:28] <01Kit> <Key> ..." 6She opens her eyes, peering over.
[21:28] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I know. I know. 6He says with a slight edge to his tone.
[21:28] <01Kit> <Key> That it?
[21:28] <01@DeathStar> 6* Evil Kane defends his King, buying Jen more time
04[21:28] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> ... 6* She stares at Jennifer, and the events occurring arond her as she's moved about
06[21:29] * 01Jennifer takes a breath, looking at the situation, then Lemon, she smiles weakly.
[21:29] <01Kit> <Key> Only move that saves C2 Pawn is sacrificing C1 Bishop to G5. But this benefits little...
[21:29] <01@DeathStar> 6* X eyes them talking about sacrificing Raquel now
[21:29] <01@DeathStar> <X> You'd risk RAQUEL for HER?
[21:29] <01Raquel> "H-hey... don't jump ahead to sacrificing Bishops."
[21:30] <01Kit> <Key> No. I would have moved Dias to where Lemon is now instead of the last move.
[21:30] <01Kit> <Key> Kane moved, only stating options.
[21:30] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon is moved again
[21:31] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane rubs his face, it's clear he's trying to buy time.
[21:31] <01Kit> <Key> Good move. Must sacrifice dark horse or bishop.
[21:31] <01Kit> <Key> But repositioning queen or bishop nullifies.
[21:31] <01Dias`> <Dias> This is why I don't play board games
[21:31] <01Kit> 6Key gestures, then peers a tthe board, squinting.
[21:32] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Key. Save comments for any real suggesting moves. You're stressing Kane.
06[21:32] * 01Jennifer clenches her hands into fists, waiting now.
[21:32] <01Kit> <Key> Stress inevitable... Jen is lost if opponent wants..
[21:33] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane tchs and leans back, running a hand along his chin.
[21:33] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Save comments like to yourself. 6* She snaps. Lemon looks like she wants to freak out, wincing when Key says thta
[21:33] <01Kit> <Key> However in doing so, he loses a valuable piece to take a mere pawn. I would not do it. I think it is a threat to divert attention.
[21:34] <01Dias`> <Dias> I dont' think he's aiming to win.
[21:34] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Great, she says the other you is bluffing. 6* She says to Kane.
[21:34] <01@DeathStar> <X> Grrrr. 6* She strains more.
[21:34] <01Kit> <Key> He already has 'us.' Winning the game is more important for both sides.
[21:34] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> THis is a real person, I would make unneeded moves and lose unneeded pieces just to take said person.
[21:34] <01Dias`> <Dias> If he loses Key, it doesn't matter. Because he'll aim for the us instead of other pieces
[21:35] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I see the logic of her stance, though. But what matters is how yo'd play, since he'd likely play the same as you. Would yo uplay to win, or play to hurt the other you?
[21:35] <01Kit> <Key> If that is what you believe, I do not understand what you are asking of me, then.
[21:35] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Hurt. 6He says simply.
04[21:35] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I apologize Jennifer. I'm truly sorry.
[21:36] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Then we make him bleed to hurt us.
01[21:36] <01Jennifer> "I-I know..."
04[21:36] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> Jennifer....
06[21:36] * 01Jennifer closes her eyes, trying not to cry.
[21:36] <01@DeathStar> 6* John gives Jen a smile. "I wish I could do more, kiddo."
[21:36] <01@DeathStar> <X> Hold your head high. You're a soldier, aren't you?
06[21:36] * 01Jennifer nods and looks up, "R-Right."
[21:36] <01Kit> 6Key peers about, wondering how their opponent is moving his pieces anyway.
[21:37] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane tenses as the piece moves forward to take Jen.
04[21:38] <01@DeathStar> 6* The bishop slides forwrad and stabs into Jennifer, ripping her gut open and sending her bloodied body flying off the board to land in the corner, where she lives, barely, bleeding to death
[21:38] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane makes a face.
[21:38] <01Kit> 6Key stares, looking shocked.
[21:38] <01@DeathStar> 6* She's almost completely torn in two - probably only alive due to the stone.
06[21:38] * 01Jennifer makes a noise as she lands, breathing shallowy.
[21:38] <01Kit> <Chii> That's just..!
[21:38] <01Dias`> 6Dias' face tenses, clearly looking angered now
[21:39] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon's face goes pale and she turns her head, shaking, in shock. X grimaces, her expression softening, while Cheryl snarls and smashes her fist into a seat
[21:39] <01Kit> <Key> ..." 6She closes her eyes. 1"C1 to F4."
06[21:39] * 01Raquel stares at the unnessisary violence of the act.
[21:40] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott shakes his head once, trying to focus
04[21:40] <01@DeathStar> <John> Jennifer....
[21:40] <01Kit> 6Chii narrows her eyes and draws out one of her swords, adding spirit energy into it and literally tries to dig through the wall.
06[21:40] * 01Jennifer lays there, still breathing slowly, in too much pain and too damaged to speak or do much of anything.
[21:41] <01@DeathStar> 6* John eyes a pawn approach
[21:41] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane sits there quietly, eyeing the board.
[21:41] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> WE'll have to use some of our people to block off his king.... <Scott> Agreed.
[21:42] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Indeed. I'm just trying to figure out the proper path and anythign Key says aloud is liable to be comprimised since he can hear.
[21:42] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> So we need her to talk in code?
[21:43] <01Kit> <Key> I am only giving one move. You do that much to move your piece through his system.
[21:43] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> If that is evne possible.
[21:43] <01@DeathStar> 6* Chii begins to dig at the wall; it'll take time, like a spoon or something. Since there's metal pieces in it
[21:43] <01Kit> <Chii> ...Gr..
[21:44] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Jen's bleeding to death. We might not have time to play it safe. IF her moves look valid, I say use them
[21:44] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> We also only have about an hour and ten minutes left over all.
[21:44] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Indeed.
[21:45] <01@DeathStar> 6* X watches Raquel go flying
[21:45] <01@DeathStar> 6* A pawn steps up to face Raquel from the side
06[21:46] * 01Raquel cringes, not liking the look of this
[21:46] <01@DeathStar> <X> ... IF YOU ALLOW HARM TO COME TO HER... 6* She threatens Cheryl and KAne
[21:46] <01Kit> 6Key pauses, then winces at X, forgetting what she was doing
[21:46] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Do you think I want this X!? 6He snaps.
[21:47] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ignore her, Kane. 6* She seems to be thinking ahead
[21:48] <01@DeathStar> 6* John eyes th epawn get in his face as RAquel is pulled back
[21:48] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Move that one pawn two spaces forward to stop his advance.
[21:48] <01Kit> <Key> G2 to G4.
06[21:49] * 01Raquel breaths a sigh of relief
[21:49] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods to Kane,
[21:50] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Excellent idea Key.
[21:50] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl throws up her hands as he's ignord
[21:50] <01@Xanatos> 6* kane glances to Cheryl. 1I didn't realize you needed a thanks.
[21:51] <01@DeathStar> NRP: My line was mostly a joke
[21:51] <01@Xanatos> NRP: :)
[21:51] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes the pawn being moved now, squinting.
[21:52] <01Kit> <Key> Queen to E6
04[21:53] <01@DeathStar> 6* JEnnifer's life fades away a bit more.
[21:53] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> ...
[21:53] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> That's putting Lemon pretty close to a lot of pieces... 6* He muses, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. Cheryl seems focused n figuring out what the othe rKane is planning
06[21:53] * 01Jennifer breathes a little slower, swimming in pain.
[21:54] <01Kit> 6Chii reaches back and slams her blade back into the wall. Always need a plan B.
04[21:54] <01@DeathStar> <John> Stay awake, Jennifer!
[21:54] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods to Kane. "You saw it, too?"
06[21:55] * 01Jennifer twitches a hand a little, reacting to his voice.
[21:55] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cehryl jerks. "Fuck."
[21:55] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane nods slightly, concern still on his face.
[21:55] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> ...damnit.
[21:55] <01@DeathStar> 6* John peers across at Lemon, then at the piece.
[21:55] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl tries to take deep breaths, mentally cursing at herself
[21:55] <01Kit> <Key> Queen to F5.
[21:56] <01Kit> <Key> Or B5 for Check.
[21:56] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> John. I'm sorry, he has me.
[21:56] <01@DeathStar> <John> I understand.
[21:56] <01Kit> <Key> B5.
[21:56] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Lets take a moment.
[21:57] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl seems to be eyeing B5, seeing if they can reach the horse somehow
[21:57] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Yes, B5, I see it. 6he notes, probably just prepping John incase he fails.
[21:58] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Even if we delay him, I don't think we can save John.
[21:58] <01Kit> 6Key peers back at Cheryl at that.
[21:58] <01Kit> 6She grits her teeth then.
[21:58] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I agree. 6He says, regret in his voice.
[21:58] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> WE should have left it - taken the horse after John was hit.
[21:59] <01Kit> <Key> Still can.
[21:59] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Dias can.
[21:59] <01Kit> <Key> Dias avenge John." 6She peers aside.
[21:59] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> By moving Dias out. 6* She doesn't sound thrilled at more of their people out there
[21:59] <01Dias`> <Dias> Hey, we gotta win don't we?
[21:59] <01@DeathStar> 6* John eyes Dias, deadpanned.
[21:59] <01@DeathStar> <John> My avenger.
[22:00] <01Dias`> <Dias> I'll avenge you good too
[22:00] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon still seems out of it
[22:00] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> We need to take out his pieces to cripple his movement
[22:00] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> The more we try to defend, the more he'll take
[22:00] <01Kit> <Key> Yes.
[22:00] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Playing the safe route is killing us, literally. 6He notes, though he seems like he can't possibly sacrifice people.
[22:01] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> He's counting on you not having the stomach to sacrifice your friends.
[22:01] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> In order to save more.
[22:01] <01Kit> <Key> A1 to E1.
[22:02] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I am sorry, John.
[22:02] <01Kit> <Key> ..." 6She peers up.
[22:03] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane puts a hand over his face, rubbing his chin slowly.
04[22:03] <01@DeathStar> 6* The horse slides through and slices John, throwing him back in a bloodied mess to land near Jennifer, bleeding and oozing, his eyes looking lifeless, nearly cut in two. Maybe if Jennifer had the strength, she could try to find his stone for herself and be uber strong
[22:03] <01@DeathStar> 6* Which at this point, she could
[22:04] <01@DeathStar> 6* X grimaces. Cheryl shakes her head, trying to focus on the game and not John and Jen
06[22:04] * 01Raquel pales, "...J-john..."
06[22:04] * 01Jennifer stares in horror, shaking as she looks at him.
[22:05] <01@DeathStar> 6* JOhn lays there, bloodied
01[22:05] <01Jennifer> "W-Wake up... please..."
[22:06] <01@DeathStar> 6* He seems to be alive, barely, but unconscious. Of course, if Jen wants his stone to save herself, she better act soon ebfore her strength is gone
[22:06] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon pays little attention to the horse nearing her
[22:07] <01@DeathStar> 6* X watches Dias out in the field now, frowning
[22:07] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> It seems he's going after Lemon now
06[22:07] * 01Jennifer isn't going to, she lightly reaches out to him, closing her eyes, feeling herself draining. "Y-You'll... get better..."
[22:08] <01Kit> 6Chii draws hacking with both blades wreathed in fire now after hearing that
[22:08] <01@DeathStar> 6* Chii has managed t odig a little hole into the wall so far, tunneling her way
[22:08] <01Kit> <Key> Queen take horse.
[22:09] <01Kit> <Key> Queen take rook. Check.
[22:10] <01Kit> <Key> Rook to E1, Check.
[22:12] <01Kit> 6Key nods to the last move.
[22:13] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane jerks and winces. 1Fuck.
[22:13] <01@DeathStar> 6* The Queen smashes through Dias, ripping him in two
[22:13] <01@DeathStar> 6* His body is sent flying through the air in almost two halves. X's eyes widen. "DIAS!!!"
[22:13] <01Kit> <Key> Why I hesitated..
06[22:13] * 01Raquel has to cover her mouth to keep from crying out
[22:13] <01Kit> <Key> I was glad to help-- but I am next.
[22:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* The queen slashes through Key, knocking her through the air just the same. X freaks out now, grabbing her face, letting out a silent scream as Key is now too weak to aid Kane
[22:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares, unable even to offer advice as Kane seemingly just lets the team get slaughtered
06[22:15] * 01Jennifer closes her eyes, her breath slackening more, a hand on John.
[22:15] <01@DeathStar> 6* X looks like Lemon, completely in shock, staring, quivering in rage.
[22:15] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I hope you have a plan, Kane...
[22:15] <01Kit> 6Key stares out, but her mouth is soundless. She eyes X in danger.
[22:16] <01@DeathStar> 6* The Queen stands behind Raquel now
06[22:17] * 01Raquel closes her eyes, bracing herself
[22:17] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Shit, shit, shit...
[22:18] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Okay, idea. Might not be good
[22:18] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I'm all ears.
[22:19] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> But it means losing Raquel. .... Move your Queen to F6. Keeps the King pinned, then you can move your rook in safely to take that pawn
[22:20] <01@DeathStar> <Cherly> Or...
[22:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks some more
[22:20] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane tilts his head at the or.
[22:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl thinks, then shakes her head. "That's all I see."
[22:20] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Can't move Raquel with the King there.
[22:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits grimly by Kane, looking strained
[22:22] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane pauses and points something out to Cheryl.
[22:23] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers
[22:23] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah, we have to take that piece out, or Lemon is fucked.
[22:24] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... wait
[22:24] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane shakes his head and points to the rook.
[22:24] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Damnit.
[22:25] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> WE need to move Lemon to safety. If we use her to take it, then when he takes Raquel out, we have to move the King, then he takes Lemon
04[22:26] <01@DeathStar> 6* Jennifer is minutes from death
06[22:26] * 01Jennifer starts to go limp.
[22:27] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leans in to whisper to Kane.
[22:27] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> We could have Chii summon Gaea, and pray we can smash our way to them before everything collapses.
[22:27] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> If you wish to do so.
[22:27] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Do you think you can win?
[22:28] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> As of right now Lemon is safe, I need to keep forcing the check.
[22:28] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods, focusing. Scott taps the screen in thought. <Scott> We might have him
[22:28] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I believe we just might. Unless something radical changes.
[22:29] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sighs in relief as Kane wins.
04[22:30] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane slumps. 1Move quickly, Jennifer has moments.
[22:30] <01@DeathStar> <Evil Kane> Not bad, not bad. Your spoils. 6* Beams hit X, Lemon, and Raquel, transporting them into the room with the others
[22:31] <01@DeathStar> 6* X trembles there. Lemon remains looking ill. Cheryl jerks. <Cheryl> The others--- <Evil Kane> I took them in the game. They're mine to keep.
[22:31] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane puts a hand to his face, not saying much of anything right now.
[22:31] <01Kit> <Chii> ..." 6She eyes the wall, her eyes already hitting the feral sliver point. She's breathing raggedly and her hands are white knuckle. She steps back, sheathing her swords since it's not going to work quickly enough.
06[22:31] * 01Raquel bites her lip, trying to cut off the despair and anger. Her knuckles white as she clenches ehr fists.
[22:31] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Son of a bitch---
[22:31] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> You son of a bitch.
04[22:32] <01@DeathStar> 6* Jennifer flatlines
[22:32] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> CHII! DO IT!
06[22:32] * 01Jennifer stops breathing.
[22:33] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane jerks to his feet and moves over to the wall, reaching out his coat to pull out an explosive.
[22:33] <01Kit> 6Chii eyes Cheryl quickly, then the wall. An esper incantation takes time. Instead, she reaches into her top and pulls out the legendary she swiped, clutching it a moment, then replaces it and brings her hand back. 1"Shadow Dragon Install."
[22:33] <01@DeathStar> 6* X sits there, holding her face, looking like she's gone mentally
04[22:33] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole appears on the chessboard with an armfull of everyone shit, he pauses and looks around. 1Hey what's goi-oooh. 6he walks over to Jennifer and peers down at her.
[22:34] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole slips on the holy ring and kneels down, seeing if he can help her.
[22:34] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl focuses on her own legendary, and the five Crystals in her, and the stone. She begins to transform into her mech form in the little room, and smashes into the wall
[22:34] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott steps back, staring as all three begin their attacks
04[22:34] <01@DeathStar> 6* It woudl take the entire ring to save Jennifer, and no more juice would be left for the others
[22:34] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane shields his eyes and steps back as the debris falls, but moves to go inside once it's clear.
[22:34] <01Kit> 6Chii draws off her own dark element, apparently still too stubborn to use the crystal itself, but not stubborn enough to open her old wounds and agitate the curse. She joins with Cheryl and slams her fist forward, a dark version of the Final Heaven.
[22:35] <01@DeathStar> 6* They begin to tunnel. It'll take a few more mins
[22:35] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole frowns and does what he can to save her, fumbling with his other hand to look for nano syringes.
[22:35] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl keeps smashing, running n max. In the bond, her mind is almost gone.
[22:36] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Hey buddy, you got enough juice to keep John breathin?
[22:36] <01@DeathStar> <Cypher> Doot.
[22:36] <01@DeathStar> 6* As the entire ring is put into Jen, her hearts starts again, though she looks 15 now. Her stone, powered up, works on healing her again, her body slowly mending.
[22:36] <01Kit> 6Chii's not helping her any in that respect, her own running on feral, wildly slamming either hand forward in alternating shows of darkness in the expense of her spear wound, numerous lacerations and old wounds opening.
06[22:37] * 01Jennifer breathes in, gasping, she opens her eyes, looking down in surprise. "...Wha... what..."
[22:37] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole slides over to John and rubs his chin, using a nano injector. 1Stay alive, damn you!
[22:37] <01@DeathStar> 6* Dias and Key, being the last sliced, would benefit most from nano kits - John looks too far gone for them, unless he plans to use a lot on him
[22:38] <01@DeathStar> 6* Finally, a dragon mech smashes through the wall and arrives at the chessboard.
[22:38] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Here, take one of these and put it in Key and one in Dias. 6he holds up two syringes and begins to put more in John.
06[22:38] * 01Jennifer slowly collects herself, she looks over at Cole and John. "H-He's... will he..."
[22:38] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cypher moves over nad injects a needle into Dias' ballsac, kick starting his own healing processes, then moves to Key and does the same
[22:38] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Damnit man, Breath. BREATH! 6He injects another.
[22:39] <01@DeathStar> 6* John finally gasps as the last is used, his stone kicking in
[22:39] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves in past the mech, quickly moving towards the others, his face is etched in guilt.
[22:39] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Whew. I'm a kickass doctor. 6he gives John and thumbs up.
[22:39] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns to face Cole, her tail wrapping around him and yanking him off his feet and to her open mouth, like she plans to eat him
[22:39] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> H-Hey I saved them! 6He squeels out.
[22:40] <01Kit> 6Chii wavers, the install being a temporary use skill. She loses her dark aura as she runs forward, clumsily, practically diving onto her face, but then growling and moving to shiver and push herself up. 1"....Cherry.."
[22:40] <01@DeathStar> 6* X rises, then moves off - not after the others. Scott arrives at the chess board, peering about, checking on Dias and Key as they wake
[22:40] <01@DeathStar> 6* A blast fires out into Cole's shoulder, blowing it open, and she bites into it, ripping out a blinking device, dropping Cole
[22:40] <01Kit> 6Key's eyes flutter. 1"...Recovery system impaired... ...Key hurt."
[22:40] <01@DeathStar> 6* John strains as he mends, unable to move
06[22:40] * 01Raquel glances at the others, then at X. "...X? H-hey?"
[22:41] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole drops like a sack of potatoes and frowns. 1...ow.
[22:41] <01Dias`> 6Dias twitches slightly as he wakes up to pain
[22:41] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane rubs his face, making sure everyone's vitals is stable.
[22:41] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl covers the device as it explodes seconds later in a huge blast, which knocks her off her feet and back into her human form
06[22:41] * 01Jennifer looks over at John, then surprised at Cole, blinking. Mending as well and unable to do much.
[22:41] <01@DeathStar> 6* X pays Raquel no heed - if she wants to follow X, she'll have to leave the others behind
[22:42] <01@Xanatos> 6* Everyone's stuff is on the ground by Jen, since Cole dropped it.
[22:42] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl lands on the ground, looking more damaged around her hands and stomach, her tactical suit damaged as well
[22:43] <01Kit> 6Chii wobbles to her feet, then bleeds her way over to Cheryl, wincing. 1"Cherry!"
[22:43] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> We need to get out of here while we--- 6* He turns as the six soldiers from earlier pour into the room, firing at them. He shifts to defend Cheryl
[22:43] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane jerks and pulls out two pistols, firing toward two seperate soldiers, getting hit in the leg as he stands up.
[22:43] <01Kit> 6Chii reaches into her side satchel and hurtles a charge explosive toward the soldiers, aiming with a gun and firing at it, all timed and without looking, her focus on Cheryl.
[22:44] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott fires as well. Kane takes two down, and Scott takes two more down as well. He's hit in the side; the explosion then takes out the rest
[22:44] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole points towards one of the soldiers. 1Go ge-go team?
[22:44] <01Dias`> 6Dias slowly rolls out of his own pool of blood as his hands move to his healing wound
[22:44] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane kneels there eyeing his leg, quiet.
06[22:44] * 01Raquel heads after X, but attempts to notify the team telepathically about what's happening
[22:44] <01@DeathStar> 6* One of Dias' kidneys is laying on the ground
[22:45] <01Kit> 6Key sits up, making a face, but looks angry. 1"...Need help X."
[22:45] <01Dias`> 6Dias tilts his head. 1"I bet that's important." 6he shoves it inside
[22:45] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Anyone dead?
01[22:45] <01Jennifer> "Not anymore... th-thanks Cole..."
[22:45] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Chii. She sees Lemon isn't there. "Find...Lemon...Chii.."
[22:46] <01Kit> <Chii> What about you..?
[22:46] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Healing...slowly.
[22:46] <01Dias`> 6Dias looks around, and not finding X, looks at Kane. 1"Kane, give me 5 crystals.
[22:46] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Oh this ring thingy is de-6He jerks and peers around for Lemon. 1Of fuckballs. 6He jumps to his feet, his arm lays there limp as the repairs kick in.
[22:46] <01@Xanatos> 6Kane holds them out quietly, pushing himself to his feet.
[22:46] <01Kit> 6Chii makes a face, then leans down to kiss her, never minding that she's bleeding all kinds of places from who knows what. She gets up without a sound and runs after the direction X went.
[22:46] <01Dias`> 6Dias takes them, and absorbs all 5, using them to heal himself faster
[22:46] <01@DeathStar> 6* As Chii runs, she'd find Lemon in the control room still, sitting there, in shock still
06[22:47] * 01Raquel hurries to rest a hand on X's shoulder, "X! What are you... Dias is the other way..."
01[22:47] <01Jennifer> "W-We'll have to make due..." *she looks over at John* "Sensei..."
[22:47] <01Kit> 6Key forces herself to her feet, regardless of injury, holding out her 'good' hand to summon Amaterasu. Chii skids to a hault, then changes direction to check on Lemon. 1"Lem..?"
[22:47] <01@DeathStar> 6* X shrugs RAquel off, moving without stopping. She'd feel a killing intent.
[22:47] <01Kit> 6Key does saunter off X's way, not halting after seeing Lemon.
[22:48] <01Dias`> 6Dias pushes himself to his feet now, his right hand holding things from falling out while his body heals now.
[22:48] <01@DeathStar> 6* John lays there, not gonig anywhere for awhile
[22:48] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves back toward the room, moving to kneel by Lemon.
[22:48] <01Kit> <Chii> Lemon, snap out of it
06[22:48] * 01Raquel keeps with X, not about to abandon her. She tries to contact Lemon in particular, <...I think X is going to try to kill Kane.> She doesn't seem to completely disapprove.
[22:48] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon peers at Chii slowly, looking like she's shaking. "E-Everyone..."
[22:48] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole sits down beside John. 1So. You're welcome.
[22:49] <01Kit> <Chii> Is alive! For now..
[22:49] <01@DeathStar> <John> I think I lost a gallbladder.
[22:49] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> You need that? 6He leans down to squint.
[22:49] <01Dias`> <Dias> Check the floor for it. 6He starts moving towards where he feels X
[22:49] <01@DeathStar> 6* Dias would heal completely with all five in him. However, something breaks inside him, and a crystal appears in front of him, cracked
06[22:49] * 01Jennifer winces as she giggles a bit. "That hurt."
[22:49] <01@DeathStar> 6* It hits the ground
[22:50] <01Kit> 6Key's leaving a convenient trail of blood and bloody footprints for Dias.
[22:50] <01Dias`> <Dias> That's not good. 6He eyes the crystal on the ground
[22:51] <01@DeathStar> 6* X and Raquel arrive at a mine area where Kane is gathering a bunch of metal onto a hover vehicle to escape with it
06[22:52] * 01Jennifer lays back, sighing.
[22:52] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon blinks
[22:52] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> Alive.... are they...X is going to kill...Kane...I think....
[22:52] <01Kit> <Chii> Probably..
[22:52] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I am so sorry Lemon. 6He says with a voice of regret before standing and moving after the others.
[22:53] <01@DeathStar> 6* Evil Kane, dressed in all black, with slicked back hair, with sunglasses on, like Wesker, turns as X fires a holy arrow, hitting him off the hover cart
[22:53] <01Dias`> 6Dias grabs the broken crystal and slips it behind his back and he makes his way to X
[22:53] <01@DeathStar> 6* X approaches, forming her energy swords, diving at him to start stabbing in a frenzy, not about to spare him
[22:53] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits up, touching the crystals on herself, making a face, as if concerned about something
[22:53] <01Kit> 6Key picks up her pace the more she strains herself to recover, her face calm and collected despite moments ago, her balance steady even holding the lengthy blade.
06[22:54] * 01Raquel moves forwards, but doesn't interfer yet, since X has him on the defensive. She doesn't seem to care if KANE dies.
[22:54] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole rubs his nose. 1So if it makes you feel better, I think he was digging around in my butt, it just doesn't feel right.
[22:54] <01@DeathStar> 6* Dias and the others arrive in time to see X spattered in blood as she stabs
[22:55] <01Dias`> <Dias> X! 6He moves for her to grab onto her
[22:55] <01@DeathStar> 6* X whirls to stab at Dias' face, pausing as she stares
[22:55] <01@DeathStar> <X> You're dead.
[22:55] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> ... 6He doesn't say anything, moving over to kneel and peer at the Kane.
[22:55] <01Kit> <Key> ..." 6She hesitates, standing at the entryway silently.
[22:55] <01Dias`> 6Dias jerks his head back. 1"Remember? Too stupid to die?"
[22:56] <01@DeathStar> 6* The other Kane looks at Kane, smiling bloodily. "You aren't...good enough...to win..." 6* He tells Kane, before giving off a dying gasp. 7 crystals spill out of him, blinking. One is cracked
[22:56] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott stays with JEn and the others, playing guard for now
06[22:56] * 01Raquel moves to check on the evil Kane, making sure he's really dead. Not caring about all the blood.
[22:56] <01@DeathStar> 6* The crystals keep blinking, and another cracks. Massive energy is building up
[22:57] <01Kit> 6Key shoves Raquel aside rather abrubtly, kneeling to put her hand over the other Kane's face, creating the same glow from earlier. 1"..."
[22:57] <01Dias`> 6Dias peers down. 1"Ok, we need to leave now I think
[22:57] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane reaches out and pulls out two prongs, attaching wires to his datapad he shoves the prings into Kane's head. He seems to be trying to do something with his datapad as he begins to drag Kane away from the crystals.
[22:57] <01@DeathStar> 6* A third crystal cracks.
[22:57] <01@DeathStar> 6* The area begins to shake
[22:57] <01Kit> 6Key pauses, looking at Kane oddly.
[22:57] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> We need to get out of here.
[22:57] <01Dias`> 6Dias grabs onto X and begins to back away.
[22:57] <01@DeathStar> <X> Those crystals..they're realities...!
[22:58] <01Dias`> <Dias> You want me to try absorbing them?
[22:58] <01Raquel> "H-how could he..."
[22:58] <01@DeathStar> <X> ... Is...it...even ... possible..?
[22:58] <01Dias`> <Dias> One way to find out. 6He lets go and moves for them
[22:58] <01@DeathStar> 6* X stares, opening her mouth. "But if you fail..."
[22:59] <01Dias`> <Dias> If I can even save one.
[22:59] <01@DeathStar> 6* A fourth crystal cracks
[22:59] <01@DeathStar> 6* The mine walls begins to crack open; John looks around in their area
[22:59] <01Dias`> 6Dias moves and grabs onto one, tensing, then tries to absorb it like the others
[22:59] <01@DeathStar> <John> You guys feel a rumbling?
06[22:59] * 01Jennifer looks up, frowning. "Not good... not good at all..."
[22:59] <01@DeathStar> 6* It's absorbed. Dias would feel something building in him
[22:59] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> I thought it was my stomach. We should proabbyl hightail it outta here.
[22:59] <01Kit> 6Key moves along with Kane, probably trying to do along the the same lines. She's trying to steal information and memories before his brain is completely devoid of impulses.
[22:59] <01Dias`> <Dias> ...Ok this is a wierd feeling.
[23:00] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott moves over to help Jen up, then Cheryl
[23:00] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> Grab John, Cole.
[23:00] <01@DeathStar> 6* The remaining two crystals look ready to crack
[23:00] <01Dias`> 6Dias grabs onto them and absorbs them
[23:00] <01@DeathStar> 6* Okay, so not really, that's just the GM's way of saying there's two more
[23:00] <01Raquel> "...what do we do?"
[23:01] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole lifts up John and nods to Scott.
[23:01] <01Kit> <Chii> Do you need a hand, Lemon?" 6She puts one over her stomach, the piercing wound from Spade, but offers the other to Lemon.
[23:01] <01@DeathStar> 6* As Dias absorbs them, the shaking stops and he'd feel massive surges of power in his body building - five times worth, it seems when the oen crystal cracked in him, it desposted energy, and then four more gather in him - it seems each time oen cracked, the remaining crystals absorbed the energy, working to a massive critical explosion. Now all that energy is in Dias
06[23:01] * 01Jennifer leans on Scott, an arm over her stomach.
[23:01] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon rises, then moves to help Chii to her feet instead
[23:02] <01Dias`> <Dias> ...Ok this is going to be real bad. 6He tries to channel that energy into his hand for a blast
[23:02] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole moves to leave, carrying John like a princess.
[23:02] <01@DeathStar> 6* As Dias goes to channel, he'd find he can control it and desposit it back in himself for later.
[23:02] <01Dias`> 6Dias tilts his head slightly then begins to do just that.
[23:03] <01@DeathStar> 6* The energy dies down
[23:03] <01@DeathStar> 6* The mine stops shaking as well
[23:03] <01@DeathStar> <X> What...happened...?
06[23:03] * 01Raquel breaths a sigh of relief
[23:03] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane glances up at the shaking stopping and kneels down, still trying to pull whatever he can.
[23:04] <01Dias`> 6Dias let's out a breath of air. 1"I...I think I absorbed the extra energy."
[23:04] <01Kit> <Key> ..." 6She opens her eyes, stopping her own effort with whatever or nothing she got-- the brain only survives little more than a minute, after all. She peers at Kane quietly.
[23:04] <01@DeathStar> 6* KAne and Key grab fragmented info that will need to be combed over later.
[23:04] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon, Cole, etc. arrive with the others. Lemon peers at Jen as she catches him, peering her over
[23:05] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane detaches the wires and glances to Key. 1Anything?
[23:05] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott holds Cheryl and Jen effortlessly, then moves to set them on the hovercar, apparantly on stealing the ride and metal
[23:05] <01Dias`> 6Dias eye shis hands, then rubs the back of his head as he moves over to X.
[23:05] <01Kit> <Key> Yes.
[23:05] <01@DeathStar> <X> .... 6* Seh stares at him, then Key. She quivers, like she wants to break down, and falls to her knees ,exhausted mentally it seems
06[23:05] * 01Jennifer looks up at Lem.
[23:05] <01@DeathStar> <X> I thought you both were dead.
[23:06] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon sets Chii down beside Cheryl so they can cuddle
[23:06] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> We will assist Lemon is piecing this all together later then. Store is someplace safe. 6He nods once, pushing himself to his feet, favoring his left leg slightly, but only because his other is probably bruised.
[23:06] <01Kit> 6Key nods to Kane, as if it's understood this isn't the time. She turns and walks toward Dias and X.
[23:06] <01Dias`> 6Dias kneels down beside her, putting his hand around her to hug onto her. 1"I'm sorry about that."
[23:06] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole places John down on the hovercar, giving a whistle for Cypher.
[23:06] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cypher leaps onto Cole's face
[23:06] <01Kit> 6Chii eyes Lemon, but then shamelessly coddles on Cheryl, bleeding or not.
06[23:06] * 01Raquel kneels to hug X as well.
[23:06] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole acks and begins to wave his arm, stumbling around.
[23:06] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon sits down now, looking blank and devoid of emotion
01[23:06] <01Jennifer> "You okay Lem...?"
[23:07] <01@DeathStar> <X> Stupid Kane...just letting you both get cut up...
[23:07] <01Dias`> <Dias> It wasn't a fair game X. He tried to protect us the best he could
[23:07] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> I don't...think so...I can't... <Cheryl> It's oka,y Lemon. I'll take over leadership duties. 6* She pats her back. "You just focus on being yourself."
[23:07] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves over to peer at X and the others. 1If you would like to take your revenge on me. I understand. 6He says simply, moving to get on the hovercar himself.
[23:07] <01Kit> <Key> Information important. Key's lack of know-- led to slow decisions and her own fall. Don't blame Kane. Key will learn. Know more. Stronger.
[23:07] <01@DeathStar> <X> ... 6* She eyes Kane, but seems to lose some of her blood thirst. She rises, shaking blood off of her hands, slinging it, then moves to the hovercar.
[23:08] <01Dias`> 6Dias frowns slightly and moves after her
06[23:08] * 01Jennifer bites her lower lip gently and looks at Lemon.
[23:08] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole peels Cypher off his head and places him on the damaged shoulder. 1So what did I miss guys!?
[23:08] <01Kit> 6Key starts to move after X, but eyes Dias. After peering between the two, she remains where she is, looking about as blank as Lemon. She moves over to said blonde and sits beside her.
[23:09] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott starts up the hovercar and begins to drive them out with the metal
[23:10] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole acks and leaps onto the car as he begins to move off.
[23:10] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane closes his eyes, leaning his head forward slightly as if he's peering down.
[23:10] <01Dias`> 6Dias looks over at Kane. 1"Kane, you did the best you could.
[23:11] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane doesn't respond, but his jaw is clenched so he heard.
[23:11] <01@DeathStar> <John> At least we took 1 of the 3 leaders down
[23:11] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Seriously, I think he was gay. I'm not lying.
[23:12] <01@DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
[23:12] <01@DeathStar> Location: Beach House Reality
[23:12] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits facing the beach, still healing, looking rough for wear. Lemon is in her room, wanting to b ealone. It's clear now Cheryl's back in charge of the team - after 2 days of recovery, they'll resume their mission to look for legendaries.
[23:13] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane has locked himself in his room for now, wanting the rest of the day to be alone.
[23:13] <01@DeathStar> 6* John lays in bed, recovering still, while Scott sits at the kitchen table, cleaning his gun
[23:13] <01Kit> 6Key leans over after a moment, true to the artificial goddess she's by nowhealed, even the stains and soil, but even a bath later she doesn't look happy. As if desperate, she gives herself the fox ears and tail, knocking on Lemon's door, as if seeking a place to be.
[23:13] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole and Cypher stand in the kitchen, building a tower of fruit.
[23:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* X sits near Dias, eyeing him, not letting go pee
[23:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* In case he dies.
06[23:14] * 01Jennifer is also in bed, recovering.
[23:14] <01Kit> 6Chii spends her groggy time recovering practically hanging on Cheryl, worn out and weary looking as she fends off the curse while her narutal energy recovers itself. 1"Feeling better... yet?"
[23:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon opens the door, staring at Key, blinking at the fox ears and tail, her expression softening. She's holding the cat Jen gave her
[23:14] <01Dias`> <Dias> But I REALLY GOTTA GO!
06[23:14] * 01Raquel sits against a tree, just outside of the beach house. Thinking quietly to herself
[23:14] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> So Scott, you're prett buff, carrying Cheryl and Jen like that.
[23:15] <01Kit> 6Key smiles at Lemon, but seems less animated than usual. 1"Key visit?"
[23:15] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Not sure how much more I can use these crystals. They're starting to break easily. I need to spend time with Kane and see if we can figure out which ones are going to go next
[23:15] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> You have to be strong to survive the ordeals we face. I spend my free time working out
[23:15] <01@DeathStar> <X> No
[23:15] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon nods, moving aside for her
[23:15] <01Kit> <Chii> ...I won't brag that I don't use mine or anything. Look at where it got me... but I was afraid of this. Like Lemon, I guess... I didn't want to be stuck with the guilt and responsibility.
[23:16] <01Kit> 6Key scurries into Lemon's room.
[23:16] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> It's a good idea. 6He hmms and eyes his tower. 1.....want to arm wrestle?
[23:16] <01Dias`> 6Dias puffs his cheeks. 1"But my bladders going to burst. That's not good for me!"
[23:16] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> I'll pass.
[23:16] <01@DeathStar> <X> ... Fine. You can go. If Cole goes with you
[23:16] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods, eyeing them in her skin. "Guess I need to get these removed."
[23:17] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon closes her door and moves to the bed to suit; her tactical suit is like a maid outfit, falling back on her first duties ever to find comfort
[23:17] <01Dias`> 6Dias starts bouncing now. 1"Where is he?!"
[23:17] <01@DeathStar> <X> Kitchen.
[23:17] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Alright. 6He nods once and moves for the door.
[23:17] <01Kit> 6Key peers at Lemon. 1"...Lily wear that sometimes. What is?"
[23:18] <01Dias`> <Dias> You coming with me to find him?
[23:18] <01@DeathStar> <Lemon> A maid outfit. You wear it while serving your master.
[23:18] <01@DeathStar> <X> I will use ripples to keep an eye on you
03[23:18] * Xanatos is now known as Xan|Gone
[23:18] <01Kit> <Key> Maid?
[23:18] <01Dias`> 6Dias bounces some more and leans over, kissing her on her lips.
[23:18] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon nods, reaching out to touch Key's ear.
[23:19] <01@DeathStar> 6* X returns the kiss half-heartedly, still looking withdrawn
06[23:19] * 01Jennifer stares up at the ceiling, frowning a bit. "Losing time so fast..." *she looks over at a window from her bed and sighs* "Lem..."
[23:19] <01Dias`> 6Dias makes a pouty face at that. 1"I'll be right back. I promise. Then we can go explore the beach, have some fun."
[23:19] <01@DeathStar> <X> You have to be naked.
[23:20] <01Dias`> <Dias> We'll check it out at night then, that way nobody else can see you but me.
[23:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* X eyes him
[23:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leans against Chii, closing her eyes tiredly
[23:20] <01Kit> 6Key's flick just like any other living sort. She peers at her clothes, and seeing as she isn't fighting at the moment, takes a moment to create her own version of Lemon's outfit, though incorporating many tiers of lace and pettiskirt like the regal gown the natives in the Limitless reality gave her.
[23:21] <01Kit> <Chii> H-Hey, if you're tired we should go inside..
[23:21] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Later. I like this. You and me. Here.
[23:21] <01Dias`> <Dias> What? I think it'd be romantic.
[23:21] <01@DeathStar> <X> Hmph. It's immoral to run around naked
[23:21] <01Dias`> <Dias> Then we'll walk
[23:21] <01@DeathStar> <X> ....
[23:22] <01Kit> <Chii> Me too, but if people see a couple of passed-out naked babes, you know.
[23:22] <01Dias`> 6Dias leans over to her. 1"You can wear your bra and panties then. I won't tell anyone.
[23:22] <01@DeathStar> <X> ... Fine
[23:22] <01Dias`> 6Dias kisses her again and he dashes off to find Cole
[23:22] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Let'em. 6* She wraps an arm around Chii, holding on
[23:22] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon nods to Key, as if approving, then offers to let her touch her cat.
[23:22] <01@DeathStar> -END-