Session Start: Wed Mar 15 19:10:12 2006
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20060315.log'
* Shiva has joined #taw
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-583.2.1
<DeathStar> Location: Space Cruiser Assigned to PAX, Hanger
<DeathStar> 6* All have gathered on assignment to the Planet System Hi'os, where there is considerable wealth in metallic alloys to be traded. It's a gem, however it's getting closer to the evergrowing Tsivrixsh territory.
* Chad`Winters crosses his arms as he looks around, waiting for the others.
* Jackieness is now known as Arhn
* Cassandra_Arakawa has joined #taw
* Ceres steps into the hangar, wearing her uniform, looking over some papers on a clipboard.
<Arhn> NRP: I always eat at my computer, but the kitchen is downstairs :p
<Ceres> NRP: Too bad Jackie isn't here. <.<
<DeathStar> NRP: Well played.
* Xanatos`Durran leans against the hanger wall, his arms crossed while he waits.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien has finished prepping the shuttle, glancing out at the others. "Well, all aboard."
* Ceres steps aboard, yawning a little, sitting near the front.
* Xanatos`Durran presses off from against the wall and moves toward the shuttle.
<Ceres> *Elsiah slips in quietly, taking a seat near the back.
* Shiva comes hurrying into the hanger, her hands doing fixing her hair, her datapad hanging from her mouth
<Ceres> *Kieran oddly turned down this trip, the message was delivered by his aid, who came witht he cruiser, but is not boarding the shuttle.
* `Cole isn't far behind Shiva as he also moves into the hanger and toward the shuttle.
* Arhn is on her way to the hangar, clad in her diplomatic finery.
* Kulix is now known as Aelin
<DeathStar> NRP: The point of saying everyone in the hanger already was to speed up this 20 minute journey to the hanger...
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Lol.
<Arhn> NRP: We are not everyone! We are divas!
* Shiva heads into the shuttle, skipping the formalities. She takes a seat and finishes up her hair, pulling her datapad out of her mouth.
* Arhn steps into the hangar and moves right for the shuttle, taking her seat.
<Ceres> NRP: NAY! We must take 2 hours to lift off a shuttle, it's PAX efficiency!
<Arhn> NRP: Well, we are a government agency...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien freaks out and just flies off
* Xanatos`Durran moves into the co-pilots seat and makes sure his consoles are all online.
* Aelin stands by the shuttle, waiting for Arhn to board. He stands relaxed, toting a combat rifle. Never can be too careful, especially with the Tsiv.
<Ceres> NRP: I find it funny that the secretary is the most punctual person in the unit.
<Aelin> NRP: Seriously?
* `Cole takes a seat behind shiva.
<`Cole> NRP: no.
<DeathStar> NRP: No, not seriously.
* Chad`Winters moves up the ramp, taking a seat near the front.
<DeathStar> <Darien> You know, I know the urge to be fashionably late is in this season, but are you people never on time? 6He scolds.
* Aelin turns, walking into the shuttle, he looks around ' Ry not coming? '
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Do we have any intel on what its like down there?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien hits the ramp close button, the ramp slowly closing. "Maybe he doesn't want to fight a Tsivrixsh."
<Ceres> "I'm always on time sir."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grabs the controls and just boosts right out of the hanger, knocking equipment over as he does so.
* Aelin finds a seat, and sits. He cautiously inspects his rifle, making sure its operable.
<DeathStar> <Darien> This planet is only interested in making a profit with their alloys. Very durable, very light. I'm surprised the Cartel hasn't bought them off centuries ago.
* Aelin actually -- falls into the seat as Darien boosts '' In a hurry?! ''
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Still, we can't rule out that the Tsiv's have someone on the ground already.
<DeathStar> <Darien> A little. We're behind schedule. 6He flips around their ship and flies down toward the planet.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Which is why speed is of the essence.
* Shiva looks up from her datapad eyeing Darien Starr.
* Aelin situates himself, continuing the check his rifle.
<DeathStar> 6* The shipping lanes in this area are crowded, with tons of ships waiting to be bought, plus their respective buyers hanging about for a chomp at the bit.
* Ceres seems to barely notice his flying, checking a few things on her Datapad, "They love to limit our negotiation fees, don't they sir..."
<Chad`Winters> We've stumbled onto an auction block...
<DeathStar> <Darien> Bring your money to buy stuff?
<Arhn> That does bring up a point, why has the Cartel not already made trade provisions here? *looks at Shiva*
* Shiva looks over at Arhn. 1"Well as you can see, they have a very lucrative business themselves. A deal was unable to be made because neither side could find a common ground to work with.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Of course, with the Tsivrixsh just a rock's throw away and coming closer, protection could be a very common ground.
<Arhn> And what the was the primary hanging point?
<Shiva> Money.
<Aelin> *Kerchack, vwwrrrrr, click click. Such sounds are head in the background as Aelin continues to check his equipment vigorously
<DeathStar> 6* They enter the atmosphere and two escorts appear, directing them where to go.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien spares a moment to risk their lives so that he may glance at Aelin.
* Chad`Winters looks back at Aelin, wondering why he's so anal.
* Ceres looks over at Aelin too.
<Ceres> NRP: EVERYONE STARE AT AELIN
* Aelin looks up ''.... what? ''
<Arhn> ... *twitches a bit*
* Xanatos`Durran lowers his head and smirks, "I wonder how much battle this one has actually seen."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks back in front of him. "Obviously the kind where his gun malfuctions if not checked every ten minutes."
<Chad`Winters> Atleast he's not emotional driven like the other one is.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I was worried it was one of my elbows there...
* Aelin frowns at Xan's comment '' You act like its a bad thing to be prepared ''
<DeathStar> 6* Darien brings their shuttle to a landing on a platform that's about 100 meters up in the air and attached to a giant building.
<Chad`Winters> There's being prepared and then there's obessive.
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles, "Your not making sure your prepared, you are passifying your nerves so that you feel safer knowing your things work."
<Ceres> Elsiah> "You look like a war machine with all that stuff."
<Xanatos`Durran> A common sign of all rookies.
<Aelin> One day, when your equipment malfunctions, then we'll see what you have to say.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien types a few commands, then powers the shuttle down. He looks at Cassandra. "Try not to let me get shot during negotations!" 6He says sternly as he stands up, moving over to the ramp switch
* `Cole stares at the ceiling, he blinks and looks around, having been zoned out.
<Xanatos`Durran> I'll say Fuck...and then i'll run away. Simple.
* Aelin glances at Elsiah '' A war machine, huh? ''
* Chad`Winters stands up, his composure changed to a serious nature. He makes his way to the ramp.
<Ceres> Elsiah> "Makes you a target."
* Shiva stands up, letting out a quick stretch. 1"Let us go Cole.
<`Cole> Yes ma'am. *he stands and moves toward the back of the shuttle*
* Ceres follows after Darien, carrying the papers needed for negootiations.
<DeathStar> 6* The Hi'osians, a race of aliens that have a big, green head/body, with floaty tentacles beneath it as they hover in the air, are waiting for them in a pack of 5.
* Aelin pauses, considering Elsiah's comment.
* Kio has joined #Taw
* Xanatos`Durran stands, a frown across his face. "Lets try to make this quick Darien." He moves towards the exit of the shuttle.
* Chad`Winters steps down the ramp, his hand moves close to it's holste, waiting.
* `Cole stands in front of Shiva, making sure his body would take any fire.
* Shiva places her hands behind her back and walks down the ramp, she looks onto the Hi'osians.
* Cassandra_Arakawa steps out of the shuttle and waits for something to happen...
* Ceres moves along behind the others, eyeing the aliens
* Aelin stands, walking to the ramp, he waits for arhn.
<DeathStar> 6* The Hi'oians float over, waving their tentacles about as a mechanical voice speaks. "Welcome, PAXians."
<Xanatos`Durran> PAXians? *he mumbles at the back of the group*
<Ceres> *Elsiah is toward the back <.<
* Shiva nods her head deeply.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Thank you for allowing us to come to your humble planet. 6He says with a bow.
* Ceres smiles and nods politely to the Hi'oians
<Aelin> NRP: Isn't calling it a humble planet an insult, unless its your planet?
<DeathStar> 6* The Hi'oians turn, floating back in the direction of the building. "Follow us, PAXians. We will meet and talk about trade."
<DeathStar> NRP: *the Hi'oians tentacle rape Aelin*
* Arhn steps off of the shuttle...
* Ceres smiles and follows after them
* Shiva waits for Dariens lead.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien walks along, letting Ceres take the lead and be the target.
-Ceres- I have been away for 27mins 54secs: auto-away after 60m idle (one-time response to highlight)
* `Cole glances over at Darien, he would only begin whenever Darien did.
<Ceres> *Elsiah waits till the others are on the move, then follows at the rear, adjusting her sleeves.
* Shiva follows behind Darien now, her attention seemingly focused on the Hi'osians
* Aelin turns, walking out before Arhn. On constant alert, he continues to check to hidden dangers. His rifle lowered for the time being.
* Cassandra_Arakawa steps forward, keeping in front...
* Xanatos`Durran just walks along, his hand behind his head as he glances around at the planet.
* Kio is now known as Kio[Gone]
* Chad`Winters looks around for a second, taking in the surroundings
* Chad`Winters takes up the rear, glancing around now and then
<DeathStar> 6* They are led inside a giant building, where various races are standing about, mingling and doing business, it would appear. They are led to the center, where some other Hi'osians are waiting.
* Shiva looks around, eyeing certain races as she follows behind
<DeathStar> <Hi'osian> Welcome, PAXians. Your offer for our alloys came at a most lucrative time, as we have had another offer on it just on the heels of another. 6IT speaks, floating out of the way to reveal two certain blue aliens.
* Ceres steps up to the Hi'osians and waits for the others.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Well...if it isn't PAX. 6He says, standing there in military uniform.
* Shiva slides to a stop as she spots Xevil.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Skaad> *Grins a toothy grin beside Xevil*
<Ceres> Elsiah> "...great."
<DeathStar> <Darien> If it isn't the Tsivrixsh diplomats.
* Chad`Winters steps into the building and makes his way towards the other.
* Aelin eyes Xevil. He watches the reaction of the team, noticing that he seems to be on bad terms with the PAX team.
* Arhn 's lips crease into a frown...
* Xanatos`Durran eyes Xevil and Skaad with a very unpleasant face.
<Aelin> Friends of yours?
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil steps up to Arhn. "Ambassador Arhnya. I've simply been looking forward to talking with you again." 6He says to her, only a few feet away.
* Chad`Winters slides to a stop behind the others, his gaze falling upon Xevil and Skaad.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien tenses a bit, eyeing Xevil and Arhn.
* `Cole makes sure he is in front of Shiva so that he may protect her.
* Arhn does not respond, not giving him the pleasure of 'talking' to her.
* Aelin watches Xevil like a hawk as he approaches Arhn. straining not to do something rash.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Such rudeness, Ambassador. 6He says, glancing at the Hi'osians. "These people have no manners."
<DeathStar> 6* The Hi'osians float about, watching the two groups.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *mutters* Knew this would happen..."
<Shiva> But you'll find that we aren't full of hidden thorns.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil leans in closer to Arhn, whispering where only she can hear. "Do you wonder who's name he screams when he's being tortured every day?" 6He leans back, turning to the Hi'oisans. "We should speak profitable business now."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands there, trying not to let any emotion show, but he's watching ARhn and Xevil closely. He turns to the Hi'osians. "Yes, we should speak about more favorable topics."
* Aelin frowns '' Sir, I'm not sure who you are, but please back away from lady Arhn. Its a security issue, you know. ''
* Chad`Winters eyes Aeilin cautiously.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Certainly. So much better than the other one. 6He notes to Aelin and Arhn. "Good taste." 6He turns, walking after the Hi'osians, who are floating ahead.
* Arhn narrows her eyes...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans in close to ARhn to whisper. "Are you going to be okay?"
* Arhn merely nods...
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Arhn. Then to Darien.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Skaad> *just stands there looking very smug*
<DeathStar> <Darien> You don't have to come if you want. I imagine he has more planned.
* Chad`Winters turns his focus onto Skaad, his face emotionless as he stares him down
<Arhn> *w* I will not be scared away by this barbarian.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods, then walks after Xevil and the Hi'osians
* Ceres tries to ignore the Tsiv, "Yes... shall we get down to business?"
* Aelin sighs, continuing to scan the room. A bit relieved by Xevil's cooperative nature.
* Shiva walks by Arhn, placing her hand on her neck delicately, giving it a slight squeeze. 1"We'll get him where it'll hurt the most. Another embarassing defeat.
* Aelin follows the group in front of arhn. assessing the structure and trying to identify its materials.
<DeathStar> 6* They are all led into a private room full of couches for them to sit on. The Hi'osians float into a resting position, their tentacles sliding about as they let everyone sit. Xevil takes the closest seat.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits down on the other side, eyeing Xevil, then at their alien guests.
* Shiva steps into the room, sitting directly beside Darien, her eye's focused on the Hi'osians.
* Arhn sits as far away from Xevil as she possibly can...
* Aelin steps into the room, immediately scanning for the most strategically sound position. (GM?)
<DeathStar> 6* Since the Hi'osians are in the front of the room, with Xevil in the front left, and the PAX people in the middle/right area, it would be hard to say.
* Chad`Winters steps into the room, taking position by the door, his hand on the hilt of his pistol obviously waiting.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Skaad> *takes a seat beside Arhn.*
<Aelin> NRP : Any elevated area?
<DeathStar> NRP: ... no
<Chad`Winters> NRP: IT's a room.
<`Cole> NRP: We're in a room....
<Chad`Winters> NRP: This isn't the mountains.
* `Cole stands behind Shiva his arm crossed.
<Aelin> NRP : rooms have elevated areas... sometimes. Y'know, like a pullpit, or small raised platforms.
<Ceres> NRP: Think he means a dias or even a table <.<;
* Chad`Winters turns his attention back on Skaad again.
<DeathStar> <Hi'oisans> Our alloys is our most lucrative asset, as only we use it to make the ships we sell. What could be more valuable than that? 6It begins.
* Aelin takes a seat , putting some space between him and the pax group.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes Skaad directly next to Arhn.
* Arhn stays silent...
* Aelin sizes up Skaad. Is he wearing any protective equipment? Or anything that could stop plasma round? Personal Sheild generator? Anything?
<DeathStar> <Xevil> The Tsivrixsh Empire offers you membership and all the rights and honors that comes with it. You continue to make your profits, while allowing us to be the only ones to buy your goods for our ships. It is simple.
* Chad`Winters walks over to behind Arhn, his elbow smacking Skaad across the back of the head. He pauses. 1"Sorry bout that."
<DeathStar> 6* The Hi'osians watch Chad.
<`Cole> <Skaad> *eyes Chad*
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Skaad wont tell you boy.
* Chad`Winters bows his head slightly. He moves across to the wall behind the PAX couch.
<DeathStar> <Darien> By becoming a member of PAX, you have a voice in the future of PAX's negotations, and you will have full opprotunity to trade with all of it's member races at a fair rate.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> A fair rate. We will buy your goods at full cost and you will have a voice in our empire's future. We are the rising star of the galaxy. You have seen our growing empire.
* Xanatos`Durran stands behing Darien, leaning against the wall, his arms crossed and his head low.
<Shiva> That also includes access to the same deals that all PAX allys recieve from The Cartel.
<Aelin> NRP I'm not asking. I'm assessing. Looking at him and trying to identify his protective equipment. Is there anything obvious? Anything obcure? Anything that might be mistaken for a sheild generator? A fancy wristwatch? What?
<DeathStar> 6* The Hi'osians rest there as both sides talk
<DeathStar> <Xevil> The Cartel's deals pale in comparison to the trade you will receive with us. You will have a monoply on building ship alloys.
<Shiva> Such as rights to use our trade routes, our Supply ships, a reduced surcharge on said things plus a discount on any purchased materials
<Ceres> "At the cost of course, of your personal freedom and soverienty. With PAX you retain that, we are a free-willing alliance, not an empire."
* Aelin listens as well. Negotiations not being his thing, he leans forward.not getting comfortable.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> I love how they assume we steal personal freedom and soverienty. Do you hear their accussations?
<Ceres> "You already stated they would become a part of your empire. Thus they would no longer be thier own nation."
<`Cole> <Skaad> Not very honorable. *he shakes his head*
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Your assumptions are as foolish as your negotating abilities. You attack others' instead offering valid reasons of your own to join you? Do you see how they work? 6He says to the Hi'osians.
<Shiva> The Cartel is also willing to give you a sector of space to expand your Auction Franchise with a 2% fee on sold items.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> They also hit people and they use the excuse of "accidents". They enter space that is not their own and attack our ships.
* Ceres shakes her head, just letting the hypocracy of Xevil's own attack on her become apparent as she looks to them.
<DeathStar> 6* The Hi'osians rest there, their attention on Xevil as he speaks now.
<Arhn> ...and you...wipe out entire civilizations...including those...who were your supposedly under your own protect...
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Really? Cite an example we crushed those under our protection. Really. Do so.
<Shiva> I can also guarantee a minimum purchase order of your alloys by The Cartel, guaranteeing an annual income.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil waits for her to expand upon the lie.
* Ceres looks to Darien, "I believe we still have the recording on file...?"
<DeathStar> 6* The Hi'osians seem to be far more interested now in the argument now
<DeathStar> <Darien> Recording? 6He whispers.
<Arhn> Shall I deliver our historical archives then? I can do so with full holography.
* Chad`Winters eyes Ceres, still not showing any expression
<Ceres> *Whispers back* "The recording PAX used on Xevil back when Venerator was in command."
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Please, do so. The Tsivrixsh Empire has never attacked a race that is part of it's own membership.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien just shakes his head, either not believing it would be wise or not knowing about it.
<Arhn> Then I shall contact the Erus Ascendancy and have this historical archive transmitted.
* Ceres nods quietly.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil waits patiently. He seems truly amused by this accusation, almost to the point where it's apparant he believes he's in the right here.
* Aelin notices Xevil seems pretty confident.. if there is such an evidence, why would Xevil play it off in such a way?
* Shiva leans forward, rubbing the bridge of her nose
<DeathStar> 6* Darien whispers to Ceres. "I don't think he's lying - he's telling the truth here."
<Arhn> I will need the communications equipment of the shuttle then. *immediately stands up and starts walking*
<Ceres> *Whispers back* "He's selectively telling the truth, it's just as damaging to his position, let's let him dig a hole first."
* Xanatos`Durran steps forward and kneels down behind Darien, he leans in to whisper, "Call Arhn down now, her information doesn't hold proof. The Dragoons were not the Tsiv's allies, they were the enemies."
<DeathStar> <Darien> You think that's the proof she's going to use? 6He says, then motions at Aelin to get his ambassador.
* Chad`Winters looks at Xanatos, his eyebrow raising, obviously shocked at the intelligence he just used.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, and stands, then moves back against the wall.
* Arhn leaves the room, lips pursed.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> While we wait for the ambassador to retrieve her so-called evidence, allow us to discuss more business, shall we?
* Aelin stands '' excuse me. '' he follows Arhn
<Aelin> Lady Arhn. Are you alright?
* Kio[Gone] is now known as Kio
<Shiva> Ambassador Xevil, may I ask how you've been expanding your Empire?
<Arhn> No, I am not!
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Since the beginning of time, empires either grow through alliances or through taking over of other planets. All histories have demonstrated that, especially human. YOur Cartel Empire does it through trade.
<Shiva> So what you are saying is basically, join us peacefully or join us by force?
<Aelin> Why does he anger you so?
<Arhn> They are our enemies.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> How gray and black that comment of yours is - trying to entrap me by words?
<DeathStar> <Xevil> We seek an alliance with this race because they are worthy of it.
<Shiva> Is it the race you seek or the resources that's your main target?
* Aelin sighs '' Yes, they are our enemies. But anger will lead to irrationality. And bad decision making. If you are to best them, you must do so cooly, and efficiently. This is true in all aspects of conflict. '' he says, sympathetically. His voice concerned.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> And what brings you here, Ambassador?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits there, wondering how this negotiation spiraled so far out of his grasp.
<Shiva> I believe our past alliances have shown that resources have only been a secondary bonus for us.
<Shiva> NRP: PAX that is.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Hardly. You opened up with negotations for the alloys, not for the race.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> You could have merely asked them to join you in a hand of friendship and to do trade with you.
<Arhn> The shuttle's communications system does not have enough range to reach all the way to the Ascendancy...much less download a slice of the historical archives.
* Shiva tilts her head slightly. 1"And that is what we want."
* Ceres looks to Darien, whispering, "Perhaps we should reel in our ambassadors?"
<Aelin> Then.. what are our options?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien rubs his face, not cut out for ambassadorial work. "Honorable Hi'osians, our offer still stands. We want you to be part of our membership because we hope that PAX can be a beacon of peace in the galaxy."
<Arhn> I do not know...I just needed to get away from those monsters...
* Aelin stops in his tracks, watching Arhn ''what did they do to you? ''
<Shiva> I find it humerous that you while the Tsiv does do Diplomacy now and then, the bulk of the recent expansion to your Empire has been through less diplomatic means.
<Shiva> As if Diplomacy to the Tsiv is nothing but a petty task.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> I find it humourous you continue to attack our motives. We seek expansion, combat, and honor. We have never denied this.
<Arhn> They are holding Captain Carmichael hostage.
<DeathStar> <Hi'osians> We believe we have seen enough. PAXians, we thank you for coming, but we feel our interests lie elsewhere.
<Aelin> ... Did you love him?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands, then nods, turning to exit the room. Xevil sits there, not needing to look smug.
<Ceres> "Very well."
<Arhn> ...yes.
* Ceres stands and sighs, heading after Darien.
* Xanatos`Durran clenches his fist and shakes his head, then moves out after Darien.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps outside the private room, glancing at Arhn and Aelin. "Well, we lost the alliance."
<Arhn> I see...
* `Cole waits for Shiva to leave.
* Cassandra_Arakawa heads out with the group.
* Shiva stands up, bowing slightly to the Hi'osians, she turns back to Xevil. 1"It's a shame, I would imagine someone of your stature to be in a much more honorable position according to the way we've seen the Tsiv run their empire.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil's hand clenches the couch, though his face shows nothing.
<Aelin> Hmmm..
<Xanatos`Durran> <Skaad> *Eyes Shiva, if only looks could kill*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien begins to retrace their route, his face looking rather clouded for once instead of it's laidback nature.
<Ceres> *Elsiah yawns, "Oh Shiva, I feel for them, warriors given the degrading task of diplomacy?"
<Ceres> *Elsiah grins softly and steps out.
<Aelin> Then lets get out of here before they decide to make war..
* `Cole eyes Skaad, "Let's leave. Ms. Shiva." He moves out after Shiva.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil says nothing, but his eyes are more dangerous than they have ever been before.
* Ceres says as she walks out into the hall, "How the mighty have fallen... poor poor warriors..."
<Arhn> ...it matters little...the Erus Ascendancy has plenty of material for its ships anyway...
<Ceres> *Elsiah said that
* Shiva looks down at hand then back up at his face. 1"Your eyes and your body language show your true demeanor. Is that something of a common trait for all Tsiv Warr...I'm sorry, Diplomats?
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil whispers something in Tsivrixsh into his communicator.
* Shiva turns and starts to head towards the door.
* Chad`Winters eyes Xevil. 1"We should leave now."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sir...if history is any indicator, they have something up their sleeve just like before.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps outside of the building, already long ahead of the others. He walks along the platform.
* Ceres looks to Darien, "We should work on our negotiating strategy..."
* Ceres stuck with him the whole time
* Chad`Winters turns, heading towards the door, again bumping into Skaad's head. 1"Sorry about that again sir."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'd rather blow them out of the space dock.
* Xanatos`Durran catches up with Darien. "We insulted them back there. They wont let that go lightly."
* Ceres giggles gently, "I'm sure thier feelings are mutual."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh, great. Now we've been ourselves in risk of a shooting match. You realize their weapons ARE superior to ours?"
<Xanatos`Durran> <Skaad> Glances at Chad, "Oh did you hit me? I thought a knat landed onto my head."
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm not the one spouting my mouth off.
<Chad`Winters> I would never hit a diplomat. There's no honor in that.
* Aelin looks at Durran '' Why in the 7 hells would you go and do a stupid thing like insulting the tsiv on their own ground..?''
<Ceres> "I believe they prefer melee sir."
* Cassandra_Arakawa picks up the pace to try to catch up with Darien.
* Shiva steps out of the room and walks quickly to catch up with the others.
<Xanatos`Durran> We aren't on their ground. *he glances back at Aelin* And I didn't do it.
* Ceres grins at Aelin, "Well, they attack, they grate thier own words about how this is a peace mission."
* Chad`Winters steps out of the room, his pace quickening as he walks towards the exit of the building.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien notes a shuttle floating away from his platform. Something wrapped up in a cloth is on the ground, but it seems to be the size of about six inches.
* `Cole walks quickly after Shiva.
<Aelin> Knowing the Tsiv? They wouldn't hesitate.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien slows down, spotting the cloth. He eyes the shuttle, unmarked, flying away.
* Ceres eyes what Darien is, "Looks explosive sir."
<DeathStar> <Darien> No....no that's not explosive...
* `Cole slows down beside Darien. He then step over to the cloth and kneels down to examine it.
<Ceres> "We sure? Unmarked shuttle and all?"
<`Cole> NRP: Xanatos did that.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes the cloth, shaking his head. "No. You hurt him, he hurts you." 6He says, closing his eyes, knowing this technique.
* Shiva steps out of the building, heading towards the shuttle now.
<Ceres> *Elsiah looks at it, "What is it then?"
* Xanatos`Durran picks it up and unwraps it, his back to the others.
* Chad`Winters steps out of the building and makes his way across the pathway towards the shuttle
* Shiva stops next to Darien. 1"What's the wait?
* Aelin watches Durran. Half expecting an explosion.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands there, rubb the lower part of his face. He looks off the edge at the ground below.
* Xanatos`Durran wraps it back up and slides it inside his pocket. "Lets leave."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Lets. 6He says coldly, moving up the ramp of the shuttle. "Get it on ice, Durran."
<Xanatos`Durran> Then we need to be quick. *He moves on into the shuttle*
* Shiva pauses, something clicking inside her head as she picks up what's going on.
* Arhn boards the shuttle and straps herself in...
* Cassandra_Arakawa waits while the others board...
* Chad`Winters moves towards the shuttle, heading onto it quickly.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits down in his chair, flipping switches and knobs to get them ready. He seems to be working as if something depended on it.
* Shiva moves onto the shuttle, a grim look on her face.
* `Cole just getting into a seat.
<`Cole> NRP: Gets*
* Ceres takes a seat, looking concerned.
<Ceres> *Elsiah sits, arching an eyebrow, "Is it what I think it is?"
* Aelin gets into a seat next to arhn, strapping himself in
<DeathStar> <Darien> We're leaving. 6He says with a snap into the radio, then doesn't bother to wait for confirmation from the Hi'osians. He grabs the controls and jerks them up in the air, closing the ramp with a switch.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien flips the shuttle around and boosts into the air.
<Aelin> Would someone tell me what that thing was?
<Xanatos`Durran> Nothing anyone should concern themselves with. *he makes sure his consoles are online*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien whispers to Durran. "We should do a DNA check to be sure."
<Aelin> Well obviously SOMEONE is concerned. *He nods at Darien.
* Xanatos`Durran nods.
<Arhn> ... ... ...you do not need to tread lightly about the subject on my account...I can already guess.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien flies the shuttle through the atmosphere into space. He avoids some incoming traffic, since he's not on the proper vector, and flies into their hanger.
* Kio is now known as Ry`
<DeathStar> 6* Darien slides into the hanger, powering down and hitting the ground roughly.
<DeathStar> 6* He then flips a switch to open the ramp. "Go."
* Aelin unbuckles himself, standing. Annoyed at the secrecy.
* Xanatos`Durran stands up and jogs out of the shuttle, making his way toward the med portion of the ship.
* Chad`Winters moves off the ramp quickly, eyeing Xanatos move rather fast. 1"Hmmm..."
<Ry`> 2He was waiting in the hangar, watching them start to evacuate the shuttle.
* Shiva stands upright, moving off the shuttle quietly.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits there, leaning forward. He doesn't seem to be leaving, since this is where he feels most at home.
<Ceres> "Sir... do you need any help...?"
* Arhn steps off of the shuttle...
<DeathStar> <Darien> No. I just need to think some.
<Ceres> *Elsiah sighs and steps off the shuttle, whistling a bit as she heads off.
<Ceres> "Alright... try not to stress yourself."
* `Cole stands and glances at Shiva.
* Ceres puts and hand on his shoulder then heads off the shuttle.
* Aelin walks down the ramp, carrying his rifle. He nods to Ry, wearing his combat uniform. '' Where were you?''
<DeathStar> 6* Darien waits until they're all off, then punches the controls in front of him. "How could you miscalculate that bad?!"
<Ry`> 14"Watching.." 2Is all he said
<Aelin> ... Vague as always, I see.
* Xanatos`Durran slides into the Medical area and gets to work.
* Chad`Winters eyes Shiva then moves over to the exit of the Hanger Bay
* Cassandra_Arakawa stands outside of the shuttle, arms crossed.
<DeathStar> 6* The Tsivrixsh space cruiser can be seen in space, floating about like a dark being.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien unbuckles himself, standing up and walking down the ramp. He stands in the hanger, glancing out the shields at the cruiser.
* Xanatos`Durran pulls up his comm, "Darien. This was done recently. And it belongs to you-know-who."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien taps his comm. "I see. Keep it preserved until we get to the station."
<Ry`> 2Glances at Darien. 14"Xevil?
* Aelin considers the cruiser '' It isnt safe for them to be so close to us... they could turn hostile at any moment...''
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes.
<Ry`> 14"And the thing Durran was carrying?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> A present. 6He says darkly, walking out of the hanger.
* Shiva looks out the hanger towards the Tsiv Space Cruiser.
<Ry`> 14"..I see"
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Wed Mar 15 20:53:21 2006