Session Start: Mon Mar 27 20:37:58 2006
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20060327.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-583.3.15
<DeathStar> Location: PAX Station
<DeathStar> 6* In the interests of galactic peace, the Tsivrixsh Empire has offered to get PAX and the Heliosians back together to apologize to each other, in the interest in of peace. In one day, the team will set out to the place that almost killed them before.
* Ceres looks over the order, "Does this smell of trap to anyone else...?" *she says more or less to herself, sitting at her desk*
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Something is definitely up...
<Rylon> 2Sat behind his desk, staring endlessly at the security office door. 14"Not really..what embarasses PAX more..then to have to apoligize to the race..cast over of a galactic broadcast..to the race that tried to kill them?"
* Chad`Winters crosses his arms. 1"They'd be risking a full galactic war."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> They tried spinning the last one against us. They can blow up the proceedings and claim we did it. *shrugs*
<Rylon> 14"Then you fail to understand Xevils mind. He wants to embarass us anyway he can..if he blows up the building..he doesn't get the pleasure of publicy humiliating PAX.."
<Ceres> Elsiah> "If ye ask me we're making a mistake even considerin this..."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *walks along the hallways, her arms behind her back*
<Chad`Winters> It's a good thing we're not asking you.
* Xanatos`Durran has joined #taw
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Xanatos`Durran
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Then we let them speak first.
<Chad`Winters> From what I've read, it will be broadcasted on the Holonet, meaning that to do something would be risking too much,
<Ceres> ELsiah> "Eh, an enemy is an enemy, them askin for peace is more then an obvious trick of some kind..."
<Chad`Winters> This isn't about tricks, this is about pride. Look at how desperate the Helosians were to keep us off the planet in the first place.
* `Cole has joined #taw
* Ariel sits quietly in the cafeteria with a cup of tea, mently preparing herself for the upcoming ordeal... the diplmats really need a cool hangout like the sercurity people have.
* Xanatos`Durran moves out of his room, clad in security uniform, he strolls towards the elevator.
* Rylon sits back in his seat, letting his eyes wander over the room lighting.
* Arhn steps into the cafeteria and then moves over to Ariel's table...
<DeathStar> NRP: I find it funny only Darien uses the diplomatic offices.
<Ceres> NRP: Trying to figure out why the security team was in teh diplomatic offices, since that's where my desk is.
* Ceres is at her desk, in the diplomatic offices <.<
<DeathStar> NRP: I thought about saying something, but then I decided it wasn't worth it
<Ceres> nRP: Maybe she's just popular?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina is in the training room, working out against a punching bag. She's been at it for a good ten minutes now, seeming to find it relaxing. Darien is currenly in the diplomatic offices himself, sitting at his desk looking at reports on the galactic opinion of the upcoming apology.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: I never assumed that we were with Ceres, in fact I missed it.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> NRP: Cass' first comment was just off hand.
* Ariel bows her head to Arhn, "So how do you think this will go?"
<Chad`Winters> NRP: coincidence
* Ceres looks over at Darien, "So... what do you think?"
* Chad`Winters looks over at the Monitors, eyeing them.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I think I wouldn't be doing this if the Senate didn't want it done. 6He says, glancing over at her.
<Arhn> I am uncertain...I do not like this.
* Ariel nods slowly, "It is most definately a plot. But of what sort has yet to be determined."
* Xanatos`Durran steps off of the elevator and makes his way into the security room, he sits down at his desk and glances around.
<Chad`Winters> Well my shift is officialy over. *he reaches over logging off, he nods to Xan as he walks by and makes his way out of the security office*
<Ceres> "The same senate that's remarkable Pro-Janus at the moment?"
* Xanatos`Durran nods lightly at Chad, signing himself in.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Mmmm hm.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina brushes back some of her red hair, dressed in a black tanktop and sweats. She hops back, punching at the bag again and again.
* `Cole sits at his own table in the cafeteria with a guitar in hand. He has some paper in front of him that has obviously been used, and his head is deep in the notes.
* Chad`Winters walks down the hallways, and down a flight of stairs
<Arhn> We should be on our guard...
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *finally makes her way to the observation deck and sits down, relaxing*
* Chad`Winters steps into the hallway and walks down the hallway, he stops infront of the training room and steps inside, his arms crossing as he looks around
* Xanatos`Durran whistles a little bit and reaches over and clicks on his comm, it is to Katrina, "Busy?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina throws a pucnh when Durran, once again, startles her, causing her to punch the bag wrong. She winces in pain. "Goddamn it."
<Ariel> "We must always be on our guard when the Tsivrixsh are involved."
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, a Tsivrixsh rises up next to Ariel and Arhn, staring at them with glowing red eyes.
<Xanatos`Durran> Comm: Ummm, i'm sorry did I do something wrong?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina makes faces as she shakes her wrist. "No, Xan. I'm alright." 6She sits down on the bench, obviously done now.
<Arhn> Wha?!
<DeathStar> 6* A rather...short Tsivrixsh.
<Xanatos`Durran> Comm: Well i'm sorry if I interrupted anything, I just wanted to talk to you.
<Ariel> "......"
<Arhn> ...what is this...?
<DeathStar> 6* The Tsivrixsh removes it's face before them, revealing Zephyr. "It is a gift from one of the engineers. He said he wanted me to have it."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Yeah, we can talk. Where do you want to meet? 6She says, nursing her wrist.
<Xanatos`Durran> I have no objections to anywhere.
* Chad`Winters quirks his eyebrow, eyeing Kat nursing her wrist
<Ariel> "...it's an... interesting gift."
<Arhn> ...I...see.
* Ariel twitches a little
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Do you like it?
<Rylon> 2Taps the bottom of his chin idly, not really having much to do at this moment.
<Arhn> Not particularly...it...triggers certain...feelings among Erusians...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Really? What sort of feelings? 6She angles her head to look at Arhn.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Lets talk in the cafeteria. 6She says.
* Ariel nods slowly, "I believe I need to track down some history texts for you, Zephyr."
<Xanatos`Durran> Comm: Ok. I'll be there in a minute.
* `Cole strums the guitar gently not really playing a tune, he glances at the guitar then at the paper. He HMMMs outloud.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina clicks off her comm, sliding it her in pocket. She pauses, glancing at Chad. "Oh. Hi, Chad."
<Chad`Winters> You're wrist. *he glances at it*
* Xanatos`Durran stands from his desk. "I'm going on patrol." He sighs as he walks out of the office and toward the elevator.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...Lt. Commander Durran...are you or are yout not currently logged on for duty?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I punched wrong. It'll be fine. 6She says with a shrug. "Xanatos has thing thing about waiting until the right moment to comm. me."
<Arhn> The Tsivrixsh are our enemies.
* Rylon has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* Xanatos`Durran glances back at his monitor. "I do belieived i'm logged in. I can easily log off if its going to be a problem."
<Chad`Winters> Lucky you, eh?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes. I have read about this. So when you see a Tsivrixsh, you dislike it because of old battles?
<Chad`Winters> It still hurt?
* Kio has joined #Taw
<DeathStar> <Katrina> It's okay now. 6She says, waving her other hand in dismissal.
* Kio is now known as Rylon
<Cassandra_Arakawa> The issue is that while you are on patrol, you cannot socialize, fraternize, etc.
<Ariel> "When they take so much from a person, from a people, and have no remorse over it... It becomes a difficult thing to forgive or forget."
<Arhn> ...they are quite belligerent without our perceptions.
* Chad`Winters quirks his eyebrow. 1"Always the tough girl."
* Xanatos`Durran moves over and then signs off from his console. "Then i'll do extra duty hours tonight." He turns to look at Cass. "Is that going to be a problem?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You know it.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> No, that will be acceptable. Nightshift is understaffed anyway.
<Chad`Winters> You'll have to show me just how tough you are one of these days. *he says flexing his right bicep*
* Xanatos`Durran bows his head, "Thank you for cooperating with me." he turns and steps out of the office.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'll be glad to take you on anywhere, anytime. 6She says confidentally, a bit of the McCormick arrogant streak in her. "But not right now." 6She walks by him, patting him on the shoulder with her good hand as she moves to go.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I see. 6She stands there, considering this.
* `Cole stands and pockets the notes and then walks out of the cafeteria, down toward the hall.
<Chad`Winters> I'd ice that down before it swells.
* Xanatos`Durran moves into the elevator and hits the cafeteria floor button.
<Chad`Winters> Oh and I look forward to it.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina winks at him, leaving the training room and moving down the hallways to take the stairs.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits down beside Ariel, looking at both of them. "What is the topic of discussion today?"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina steps into the cafeteria, sitting down at an empty table. She has her hair pulled back in a pony tail to get it out of the way.
* `Cole steps into the observation room, he glances over at Shiva oddly and sets his guitar down. "Is something wrong, Ms. Shiva?"
* Ceres yawns, finishing her reports, looking over to see if Darien is still there.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits there, perfectly silent. Not in a brooding way, but quiet.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *turns her head towards him* No, what makes you think that?
<`Cole> All alone and spacing out. You clearly have alot on your mind.
* Xanatos`Durran steps off of the elevator and makes his way down the hall.
<Ceres> "Well, I'm done... you going to sit here all day? Or would you like to do something?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'm fine, thank you. 6He says politely, glancing up at her.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You really don't understand woman then do you?
* Ceres smiles and nods, getting up slowly, "All work and no play makes a dull boy you know."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Is that what they say? 6He asks.
* `Cole arches a brow at her, "Well apparently I don't." He rubs the back of his head, "You just seemed so distant up here all alone."
* Xanatos`Durran moves into the cafeteria and has a seat at an empty table.
<Arhn> Anyway...
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Distance and away was kind of the idea my friend. Call this my place to unwind.
* Ceres smirks at him, "Why yes it is... I was thinking of going to the colony, you could use some fresh air."
<`Cole> Isn't to unwind to clear your thoughts?
<Ariel> "Zephyr, if someone tried to make you look like a badguy, and then another badguy offered what appeared to be an opertunity to make things better, what do you suppose their plan would be?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'm fine, really. 6He glances back down at his reports. "Have fun though."
<Chad`Winters> <Cole> For most people, probably.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Shiva
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I would assume that they would be making themselves look more like a good guy.
* Ceres pouts cutely and nods, walking out to go get changed.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks up at Xanatos sitting at an empty table, then looks at her empty table, then at him. "I'm worried about your mind, dear."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien, too busy looking at his reports, doesn't even notice the pout. Though it's hard to say what his reaction would be either way.
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at her. He frowns lightly. And stands then moves over to join her. "I was just thinking, obviously I didn't notice you." he sighs. "So how are you?" He smiles lightly.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> So I'm not noticable these days? I'm hurt. 6She says coyly. "I'm fine. And you?"
* Xanatos`Durran eyes her, "Now you know thats not the case." He rubs his shoulder lightly and thinks for a moment. "Not to bad I don't assume."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I don't assume?
<`Cole> Then I assume you aren't most people.
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his chin. "Assume...no don't. Sorry." he shakes his head, "I've just got a lot on my brain I guess. Which is odd for me I know."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> And what's on your mind? 6She asks him, giving him an odd look, like someone would to a person who is about to have a mental break.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You're a little naive, but you're learning.
* Chad`Winters runs his hands through his hair, then turns leaving the training room, he makes his way to the Hanger Bay to log in on duty.
<`Cole> Well my planet is sorta backwater compared to most, so I guess I see what you mean....*he glances around* Oh wait this is your alone space...would you like me to leave then?
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Well, you're alreadey here, so it doesn't really matter, eh?
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> How's your quitar skills coming along?
* Xanatos`Durran sighs, "I'm just worried about Warren. It has been a long time and I don't even know if Warren could withstand all of that...I just...I just have been trying to figure out something, anything I could do to help him." He sighs and looks down at the table. "On top of that, it seems like I never get to see you anymore and It could just be me, but I've noticed a distance between us and I don't like it."
* `Cole smiles aand reaches his hand back to pick it up, "I can play a few songs now, but this is much more involved than what I originally assumed."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> A distance? 6She says, looking at him. "You feel distant from me?"
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Most things require a grat deal of work when they use your hands. But if you can play a guitar, you'll be able to please a woman.
<Xanatos`Durran> I...*he looks at the table searching for the right word.* I feel like we aren't treating ourselves like a couple. We don't go on dates or just sit and talk from time to time...I'd like to do those things. But I definitely don't want to make you do anything you don't want to do....I guess I just feel like i'm not really being here for you like I should be. I've been so preoccupied formulting a rescue plan that I haven't been here for you...
<Xanatos`Durran> 12ｫCuttinｻ5 't been here for you...
* Chad`Winters walks down the hallways, coming upto the Hanger Bay.
* `Cole blinks at her and blushes lightly, "I...uhhh...dunno what to say..."
* Chad`Winters steps into the Hanger Bay and moves over to his computer, logging on.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks at him, reaching across the table to put her hand on top of his. "We're all busy. It's too be expected that we can't find time to do a lot of things. You shouldn't feel bad about it."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr looks at Ariel and Arhn, seeing they both are staring at nothing with a blank look. She ponders this strange occurrance in their behavior, and decides to give it a name - "idling".
* Chad`Winters reaches down, tapping his comm. 1"Commodore Starr, did you want any other ships prepped for our meeting with the Helosians tomorrow?"
<Arhn> As I said...anyway...
* Ariel looks to Arhn
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Of course not, you're a man.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien reaches over and hits his comm. button. "We'll use my shutle. I feel most comfortable in it."
<Xanatos`Durran> I just wish I could spend more time with you is all. *he frowns and turns his hand to hold hers.* I wish there was someway I could make you feel as beautiful and as loved as you are.
<Chad`Winters> <Comm> Understood sir.
<Arhn> What shall we do about this matter...?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You should know by now if you feel it, I feel it. 6She says with a smile to him. "Don't worry so much, Xan. Really. I understand."
* `Cole rubs the back of his head, "Is that a bad thing?"
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> As the saying goes, Ignorance is bliss.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> The matter of the apology meeting? 6She asks for clarification.
<`Cole> Well I must be living in quite the state of bliss. *he smirks and takes a seat on a bench across from her* Has the Cartel been working you pretty hard?
<Arhn> Indeed...it is the major issue to be dealt with.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> What can be done? 6She asks with a tilt of her head. "Worrying about something you cannot predict will only make you tired."
* Xanatos`Durran smiles at her, "I've got a bad habit of forgetting. I lost you once and I'm afraid it'll happen again.'
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> That is the stigma of being business woman for them.
<Arhn> True...very true.
* Ariel smirks a little, "We will have to go ahead with it, but we'll still keep open eyes, ears and mind."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> "You should focus your energies on problems you can solve, and have a good window of escape when things go wrong."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr says, quoting someone.
<`Cole> They shouldn't be as hard on you as they are. They should know by now you can get the job done.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina squeezes his hand. "I'm here, aren't I?"
<Arhn> What do you recommend then?
* Rylon logs off his computer, after a rather long moment of silence. He stared upwards, looking around toward the remaining personell..though there wasn't many.
* Xanatos`Durran smiles, "Yes...yes you are."
* Ariel wonders where Zephyr heard that, but doesn't ask at this moment.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr sits there, naturally assuming Arhn is asking Ariel that question. She sits there, looking interested in the discussion.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> So, if you want to go on a date, shouldn't you ask me a date and time? 6She says coyly.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> They know I can, that's why they keep pushing me so much
* Xanatos`Durran smirks, "Well we could go down to the colony sometime soon. Possibly after the mission tomorrow?"
<Ariel> "There will need to be an appology, though we cannot afford to take responcibility for what we didn't do. To do so would leave an opening too wide to defend."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> We'll probably be busy all day tomorrow, you know.
<Arhn> With that, I concur. However, we are going to be disadvantaged here.
<`Cole> I mean sometime after that. Just as soon as we get free time?
<`Cole> NRP: Xan said that.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'm sure we'll work something out.
* Ariel nods, "We will have to treat lightly."
* `Cole looks at Shiva. "Just how much do they have you doing?"
* Xanatos`Durran smirks, "Well I should be going. I'm supposed to be on duty right now." He flashes a sly grin.
<DeathStar> NRP: And, lets jump to the next day.
<DeathStar> NRP: Wrap up convos.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> From 8-10
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Alright. 6She nods.
<`Cole> 2 hours?
<`Cole> NRP:Ok.
* Xanatos`Durran stands and kisses Kat on the chicks before heading back to work.
<DeathStar> NRP: Her chicks? ... waitaminute...
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Morning to night chief.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Roll forward, maybe Sera will join in.
<`Cole> NRP: Yeah go ahead.
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-583.3.16
<DeathStar> Location: Helosian System
<DeathStar> 6* Upon arriving back at the place they were once attacked, the team finds a huge Tsivrixsh cruiser - Xevil's - already in space, with some other minor race vehicles hanging around. It seems they're already talking about how the upcoming "peace talks" between PAX and the Helosians on the HoloVid.
<DeathStar> 6* Currently, the team is on the shuttle, heading down to the planet. Already on the shuttle. As in on it.
<Chad`Winters> They're definetly making an attempt to rub this in. I wouldn't pass them to try to pass full blame on us and not even apologize on their end.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits in his pilot's seat, dressed in regal dress uniform. He looks stern as he flies downward, feeling uneasy. He checks his scanners constantly. Katrina is dressed much like Darien, not wearing her investigator uniform for this incident.
<Rylon> 2Is in his seat, looking out a window toward the Helosian planet. 14"Yeah..I bet that's there intention actually.."
<Arhn> We should have pressed to have this occur on neutral ground...
<DeathStar> <Darien> It would explain why we were told we'd apologize first. 6He says tightly.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at all those present on the shuttle. Roll call time.
* Chad`Winters looks at Rylon. 1"He'll no doubt aim jabs at you.
* Xanatos`Durran sits in the co-pilot seat he glances at Darien.
* `Cole glances up at Darien. "I'm here Mr. Darien."
* Ceres has her eyes closed, trying to collect herself, nervous from the obvious trap.
<Rylon> 14"If he wants too in the public eye..let him.."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *crosses her arms* Well then we'll just need to one step them.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien flies over the waters, heading for the city that they almost didn't escape form last time.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...this bites...
* Chad`Winters takes in a deep breathe, if he's worried, he shows no signs of it at all, his body well relaxed
<DeathStar> 6* They begin to approach the city. It's up ahead.
<Ariel> "If they feel we've left even the smallest room for them to imply that we're the cause of the trouble, they will take it."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Does anyone want to volunteer to be our voice today? 6He asks.
* Ariel isn't about to volunteer for that... She's a soldier, not a martyr.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: A diplomatic soldier.
<Rylon> 2Assumes he's asking the diplomats, so he simply keeps silent.
<Arhn> ...I am...hesitant to give them any such satisfaction myself...
* Ceres looks at the others, then to Darien
<Ceres> "Alright, I'll do it..."
* Chad`Winters looks at Darien.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks at Ceres.
* Chad`Winters tenses up as he heres Ceres talk.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Alright. 6He says goodnaturedly.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks at Chad, almost amused.
* Ceres didn't seem all that confident
<DeathStar> 6* SUDDENLY...Helosians shuttles fly toward them!
* Chad`Winters catches Kat's look and quirks his eyebrow.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes the three Helosian vehicles flying toward them.
<Rylon> 14"Think they might try and attack?"
<Chad`Winters> No, they won't. Once again, the Holonews has this covered.
<DeathStar> 6* They're now within attack range.
<Rylon> 14"We'll see I suppose.."
<Ceres> "I really don't like this..."
<Xanatos`Durran> Darien?
* Chad`Winters crosses his arms, obviously not phased
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *eyes Cere's lack of confidence*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shakes his head once, flying toward them without changing his course.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Holonews recordings can be altered...
<Chad`Winters> I believe this event is live.
<DeathStar> 6* The Helosian vehicles are almost upon them - one shot, and the shuttle would be taken out.
<Xanatos`Durran> Should I at least put the shields up?
<DeathStar> <Darien> We'd seem untrusting if we did that.
<Ariel> "They want to make us nervous. To make us look bad."
<Xanatos`Durran> I understand.
<Chad`Winters> Which is why we act proud.
<DeathStar> NRP: *suddenly has them attack and you all die.*
<Rylon> NRP: *Jumps out with a Parachute*
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> A proud man can admit his wrong's and still retrain his pride.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Hell, I can dummy up and reinsert a fake vid-stream right now. Its not trans-Einsteinian physics. *shrugs*
<DeathStar> 6* The Helosians fly past them, then turn around and fly escort position.
<Rylon> 14"Assuming they of course don't already have that covered.."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien relaxes a notch, glad he was right about this.
<DeathStar> 6* They are escorted to a landing pad, where Helosians officals are gathered, as well as Xevil, who stands there. HoloVid cameras fly about.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien brings them in for a landing.
<Chad`Winters> I advise you choose your words very very wisely Ceres.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien powers down to a sleep mode, lowering the ramp behind them. He stands up in his seat, motioning Ceres to go on.
* Chad`Winters stands up, fixing her hair quickly and adjusting her dress.
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL!
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Booyaa
<DeathStar> NRP: Picturing Chad in a dress and pimping out his hair is hilarious
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *stands up, fixing her hair quickly and adjusting her dress*
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sir, it may be a good idea if one or two of us stay here with the shuttle just in case there are any hijinks.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Very good. Assign someone to do that.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stands there in the shuttle, waiting for Ceres to go out first.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Do we have any volunteers?
* Ariel considers volunteering a moment, then remembers that's not her job any more
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *moves over to Kat, her hands hanging to by her sides*
* Xanatos`Durran glances back at Cassandra. "I'd much rather be out there."
* Ceres steps out, her face growing stone cold as she steps out.
* Chad`Winters crosses his arms.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Well, I don't care much for the cameras myself...so I'll stick around the shuttle.
* Rylon gets to his feet. 14"Always the evasive one.."
* Chad`Winters leans into Kat's earshot.
<DeathStar> 6* All eyes turn to CEres.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> She's been trained for this . She can do it. 6She whispers, stepping out after Ceres to look at the crowd gathered. Darien steps out next.
* Ceres smiles rather confiedently as she walks out towards the crowd, nodding to people, especially taking the time to nod towards Xevil.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *Steps out behind Darien, her arms carried behind her back*
<Arhn> ...be sure to let the cameras know that we were promised that our own overtures would be reciprocated in kind.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil steps forward, obviously in the role of mediator. "Welcome."
* `Cole would be behind Shiva, his hands by his side as he looked about.
<Ceres> "Thank you, you honor us with your presence Xevil."
* Ceres sounds utterly genuine
* Chad`Winters steps down behind Cole, his eyes looking about as he steps off the ramp.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil nods graciously. "And you honor us with your willingness to return here after such a tragic occurrance."
* Xanatos`Durran steps out after Chad, he moves his eye around, resting his gaze upon Xevil.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stands there, looking at Xevil the entire time he speaks. Her face is expressionless.
* Rylon follows them down, making sure to remain silent.
<Ceres> "Earth is very understanding that such mistakes can be made, we're sure the agression against us was some form of misunderstanding or accident."
* Ariel pulls up the rear, casually keeping an eye out for anything unusual.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Are you saying the Helosians are the aggressors in this? 6He says suddenly, as if picking up on that word.
<Ceres> "I'm saying neither side was truely an agressor."
<Ceres> "Mistakes occur, don't you agree?"
* Xanatos`Durran eyes Ceres, he sighs. Hoping this goes well.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> I think not. You said "the aggression against us", which indicates you believe the Helosians purposely meant to harm you.
<DeathStar> 6* He looks back at the poor Helosians, and the cameras. The crowd of various races seem to be whispering.
* Ceres shrugs innocently, "Take it however you wish, I make no accusations against the Helosians."
* Chad`Winters rests his right arm against his staff, he looks onward, eyeing the crowd
<DeathStar> <Xevil> You clearly have already stated your intentions here. You shrug, a human gesture of indifference.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil shakes his head, as if saddened by PAX's lack of caring.
* Rylon glances between the pair, sighing on the inside.
* Ceres seems to outright ignore Xevil's attempts to start another crusade of accusations, moving to greet the Helosian officals, "We are pleased to meet your graces."
<Chad`Winters> NRP: *And so Rylon, died a little inside today*
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil stands there as Ceres walks past him. The crowd is no longer silent about this action. The Helosians stare at her coldly, their gills moving. "You show disrepect to our allies by ignoring them."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *takes in a deep breath, knowing right away that this is not going to end well*
<DeathStar> <Xevil> And now they ignore proper protocol. 6He states to the crowd. "Truly, they did not come here to apologize for their part in the tragic misunderstanding, and say it was aggression towards them."
* Ceres turns to Xevil, "I'm sorry, I was told you were here to mediate between our people."
<Ceres> "Am I mistaken?"
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Then your actions of bypassing me so disrepectfully baffles me. 6He states to Ceres.
<Ceres> "I was under the impression I was hear to speak with the Helosians, I already greeted you, as is my people's custom, did you have more to add to the greeting?"
<DeathStar> <Xevil> And now you insult me further. Your arrogance speaks volumes. Did I mediate you to them? How can I mediate this discussion when you throw accussations, act indifferent, and throw protocol to the wind? This is truly most disturbing behavior."
<Ceres> "I am very sorry, it seems our people have a different way of going about such matters, with your forgiveness I will proceed as you wish."
* Arhn glances sharply at Darien...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien maintains a neutral face. Clearly, Ceres is the one with the experience here, but even he seems to be unhappy with how this is going. But he hides it well, merely smiling politely when someone looks his way.
* Ceres bows her head humbly to Xevil, giving him her full attention.
* Rylon also glances at darien, but with silent words in his eyes "What the hell were you thinking?" kind of words.
<DeathStar> NRP: Her resume says she does this for a living!
* Chad`Winters doesn't show an ounce of emotion on her face, something that she's gained from working for the Cartel for som any years.
<Ceres> NRP: And Xevil has a habit of using anything against them, even if done right, so nyah.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: BAKA!
<Ariel> NRP: ...we're doomed.
* Xanatos`Durran looks around with an impassive uncaring face. He smiles lightly at the crowd.
<Ceres> NRP: We weren't to start with? And hell, I'm trying here, and doing it properly. :P
<`Cole> NRP: Arrogantly.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Shhh, back to rp
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Your skills at avoidance is uncanny. A human trait, no doubt. 6He turns to the crowd. "Let us begin these peace talks between the various races of PAX...." 6He motions at Ceres, his red eyes burning slightly. "And the humble Helosians." 6He looks at at them both. "I ask that you extend your hand in friendship, and apologize for past mistakes so we can get past this tragic accident."
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil stands to the side, glancing at Ceres and the chief Helosians.
* Ceres extends her hand, "We are terribly sorry for this tragic accident, and ask only for your hand in friendship."
<DeathStar> 6* A heartbeat. Darien looks, to see if the Helosian will take the hand. The crowd seems to be watching, also.
* Xanatos`Durran glances from his spot at the hand, he hums under his breath.
* Ceres speaks in a humbled, apologetic tone, completely genuine in feeling.
<DeathStar> 6* The Helosian reaches out and takes Ceres' hand. "We accept your apology with the upmost respect .... and apologize for our part in these tragic events."
<Chad`Winters> <
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *passes a glance at Katrina*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances back at Shiva, obviously not pleased with the fact it went according to plan. Maybe some emotion she's reading.
* Ceres smiles and shakes it, "We forgive the Helosians for thier part in this tragic event in return."
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Peace is a powerful thing. 6He speaks fondly, glancing at both of them. "I am glad we could help mediate such a peaceful resolution between your sides."
* Chad`Winters 's hands drop from behind her back, her hand glancing Katrinas.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: GARAG
<DeathStar> 6* The crowd nods approvingly.
* Ceres smiles to Xevil, "And PAX thanks you with the upmost appreciation for your part in this resolution."
<DeathStar> 6* The Helosian lets it's fishy hand drop back to it's side.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil motions to Skaad to bring forth two cups with a strange liquid in them. "Bring the chalices to us so they may drink as a sign of their letting past mistakes go."
* Chad`Winters throws a glance towards Darien.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Skaad> *steps forward holding two cups, he reaches them out to Xevil*
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil purposely reaches out to take the furthest cup away from him with his hand closest to Ceres, then picks the other up. He then offers Ceres her drink, and the Helosian it's drink.
* Dias-Sleep has joined #taw
* Dias-Sleep is now known as Chad`Winters`
* Ceres realises she has little choice in the matter unless one of her superiors was to intervene, taking the chalice carefully in her hand as not to spill any.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien swallows, noting Xevil purposely picking one cup out.
<DeathStar> 6* The Helosian takes it's drink in hand, then nods to Ceres, bringing it up to it's lips to drink it - presumeably, at the same time as Ceres.
* Ceres appears to be doing an excellent job of disguising her nervousness, hoping to god someone brought detox pills with them.
<Arhn> NRP: <Xevil> Mine is grape juice. My religion forbids the alcohol...yes.
* Chad`Winters has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* Ceres puts it to her lips, sniffing slightly and subtley as she eyes the Helosian, as if awaiting him.
<Ariel> NRP: No alcohol... so he's having formented grape juice
<DeathStar> 6* The Helosian is drinking it's contents, lowering the chalice down after he's done.
* Ceres drinks her own.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil holds out his hands to take the cups back. The Helosians hand it back over.
* Ceres hands hers back over as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina watches Xevil carefully, frowning a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil gives them back to Skaad, nodding at him to move off again. "And our business is conducted."
<Xanatos`Durran> <Skaad> *Steps off without a hint of expression on his face*
<Ceres> "Thank you for your service."
* Xanatos`Durran whistles a low whistles.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: -s.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil steps away, gesturing to Ceres. "We thank you for coming."
* Ariel glances to the others, wondering if things are really over.
<DeathStar> 6* The crowd begins to move away, forming into small pockets. The Helosians move off to confer about what happened. Xevil stands there proudly.
<Ceres> "We thank you for inviting us."
* Ceres turns and heads back to the others.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien turns his back to the crowd, looking at the others. "That was painful."
* Ceres looks to him, "We should leave."
* Xanatos`Durran turns and heads for the shuttle.
<Chad`Winters`> He did his damage.
<Arhn> *whisper* Save comments until we are out of the public eye.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stands there, still looking at Xevil who is watching them.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods, moving up the ramp of the shuttle.
* Ceres heads to the shuttle, staying serene and poker faced the entire time.
* Ariel nods, but she knows it could have easily have been worse.
* Rylon backs up on his feet, making sure not to turn around until he was on the ramp of the shuttle.
* Chad`Winters` waits for Katrina and Shiva to head onto the shuttle
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina moves onto the shuttle, walking up front. She begins to talk with Darien in low tones.
* Chad`Winters` steps up after Katrina, taking a seat
<Chad`Winters`> <Shiva> *walks behind Kat then sits down*
<Rylon> 2Slips into a seat 14"Well..perhaps picking Cere was not the correct choice.."
* Arhn straps herself in.
* Xanatos`Durran sits in his co-pilots seat, not even listening to Kat and Darien. He just makes sure everything is checking out on his side.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> No attempts at sabotage were undertaken, sir.
<`Cole> I think she did ok. *he says outloud as he places himself down*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina moves to her seat, strapping in. Darien nods, then grabs the controls, then begins to lift them up.
* Chad`Winters` leans between the seats infront of her and whispers to Kat.
<Chad`Winters`> NRP :God damn't, that was shiva
* Ceres sighs and sits back, "I have to say... alien negotiation is quite different from the normal job..."
<Ceres> "On Earth... showing such humility is considered a sign of weakness, your opponenent would eat you alive at such behavior..."
<Xanatos`Durran> Shouldn't we be checking her for poisons right now. *he glances over at Darien*
<Arhn> What exactly is your normal job?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrin looks at Chad. "He was pleased the entire time. He was especially pleased with how Ceres handled it. Everything went how he planned it."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I assume if she was poisoned, she would be terminal at this point.
<Xanatos`Durran> Hmmm. Point.
<Chad`Winters`> Isn't part of being a good negotiator learning how the other part deals with such situations?
<Ceres> "Peace negotiations between warring earth terrirtories... and I doubt I've been poisoned, it'd kill Xevil's honorable stance."
<Ceres> "Yes, and this was a learning experience."
<Rylon> 14"I think I could have handled it better..is it to late to become an Ambassador?"
<Ceres> "Hate to say it but Earth isn't exactly in the business of alien negotiations."
<Arhn> ...we could not afford you to do on the job training at this juncture.
<Chad`Winters`> Now now Rylon, punching the mediator is only successful in some situations.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I think the Tsivrixsh's popularity for doing this will gain them more in the long run than if we had told them we didn't want to the apology.
<Rylon> 14"Oh, I think punching him would be a step down from what just happened out there.."
<Chad`Winters`> <Shiva> I believe your right Kat...This made them look like the better negotiators and will no doubt help them in the long run.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien flies them out of the atmosphere.
<Ariel> "I wonder how long ago they planned this..."
<Ceres> "On the same token..."
<Ceres> "Having refused the apology would have helped him even more."
<DeathStar> <Darien> It's all about honor. And Xevil's basking in it.
<Chad`Winters`> So you're saying that you haven't learned anything from the other diplomatic missions you were on, in PAX, so far?
<Rylon> 14"Boy..would I like to give him one right in the mouth.."
<Ceres> "Thier story about Earth being a warmaking and aggressive race would have become fact, not fiction."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I do not recall them making that accussation.
<Arhn> You were not speaking for Earth...but for the entirety of PAX.
* Ceres sighs
<Chad`Winters`> <Shiva> Either do I, all one would have to do is look at the Earth's recent history.
* Ceres looks down at her datapad, looking over something, "THen next time, you take the strange drink from aliens you call Demons."
<Xanatos`Durran> You did fine Ceres. But I do believe you were more than a little to arrogant. Take this event and use it to learn for the next time. *he eyes the space before them*
* Chad`Winters` looks aghast. 1"I don't recall calling them demons."
<Xanatos`Durran> I've called them pains in the ass. *he notes*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien lands them in the hanger.
<Rylon> 14"Well I'm sure we can look forward to a few races pulling out of PAX.."
<Ariel> "If they were to poison anyone, it would likely have been the natives."
<Chad`Winters`> Even that would've been foolish Ariel.
<Xanatos`Durran> It's all in the past. Now we need to look toward making PAX's current state better.
* Ceres looks at the ambassadors with a great deal of disdain, something she's never held before for them, and steps off the shuttle quietly.
* Ariel nods, "Prehaps."
<Chad`Winters`> I think you were right under the assumption that this was planned.
<Arhn> I have been...pondering something.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien watches her go. "Well, she's angry."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Yes. 6She says, watching her go, looking a bit softer now.
* Chad`Winters` steps up. 1"Probaby because you keep turning her down on dates."
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... what?
* Ceres heads to medical, just in case, quiet the whole way, The nervousness gone, despite how upset she is, it doesn't show.
* Xanatos`Durran chuckles, "Give her a try Darien."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina unbuckles herself, stepping off the shuttle, watching Ceres exit the hanger.
* Rylon steps off the shuttle, sighing a bit.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... excuse me?
<Chad`Winters`> <Shiva> *stands up and makes her way off the shuttle*
<Arhn> I am inclined to believe that PAX will have trouble in the future acting in the form it is now.
* Xanatos`Durran glances back at Chad.
<Chad`Winters`> Come on now, you haven't noticed the way she stares at you? Seem's enamored by your prowess?
* `Cole stands and exits as well.
<DeathStar> <Darien> And Captain Carmichael let you guys talk to him this way? 6He says in disbelief.
<Xanatos`Durran> Warren didn't talk. *he reminds Darien*
* Chad`Winters` points at Xanatos. 1"He's kind of right there."
<Ariel> "Captain Carmichael had a habit of simply ignoring people."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Security detail, to attention!
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Cassandra. He arches a brow and looks at Chad.
* Chad`Winters` scowls, his body stiffening up, he turns around and looks at Cassandra.
<Xanatos`Durran> To attention? *he rubs the back of his head eyeing Cassandra*
<Chad`Winters`> <Shiva> *moves across the hanger, her hands behind her back as she thinks deeply*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina follows Ceres' trail, hoping to find her.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...I said to attention now, soldier. This outfit has been worn too loose and ragged. Its time to get things back up to Earth military standards.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits there, obviously not getting in Cassandra's way on this one. He assigned her as the XO of security after all.
* Chad`Winters` crosses his arms. 1"Excuse me sir?"
* Ariel almost wishes she was still assigned to security.
* Ceres can be found in the medical bay, getting tested for toxins as she tries to calm down.
* Rylon stares at Cassandra as she starts up on them. He knew it would not end well..with both of their personalities..
* Xanatos`Durran eyes her and sighs. He stands up and turns to face her. But his stance is slack, like always. "On attention....sir."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina steps into the medical bay, looking at Ceres. "What you did was very brave, Ceres." 6She notes to her. "The Commodore, even though he wasn't ready to admit it, didn't want to be the voice of PAX in this situation."
* Ceres 's face softens noticably, "Thanks Kat..."
<Xanatos`Durran> Funny, I personally believe Captain Carmichaeal's way of handling security never had any problems.....Sir.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I understand that dealing with Xevil is going to leave anyone coming away looking at their worst. He's very skilled at finding the slightest fault in one's wording.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Straighten your posture! There isn't enough discipline. We are disorganized and lack group cohesion.
<Ceres> "Which is why I had to drop the training for this one... *sighs* ...always willing to bend over and take it for my world."
* Chad`Winters` looks at Xanatos, a smug look on his face, as if he's enjoying himself all too well.
* Xanatos`Durran eyes her. He slides up strait. "Permission to speak....sir."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> That's what we have to do for our world. 6She says, cupping her hands together. "If you show the slightest hint of resolve, they will tear you apart."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Permission, granted.
<Chad`Winters`> <Shiva> *moves to her room and steps inside, logging onto her terminal*
<Xanatos`Durran> Please present an example of whenever this security team lacked cohesion in a battle situation. Sir. If I remember correctly, this security unit has always worked together to safely gain the best outcome.
<Ceres> "Yeah... even our allies..."
<Ceres> "Funny how hesitant they were to take the job... but how quick to critisize..."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina moves over, sitting beside her. "Their words hurt you. I'm sure they didn't mean it personally. They are all frustrated."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> For example, the last time we were on that spit of a planet down there. We were ambushed, we lost any sense of organization once the shooting started, the VIPs nearly fell to their deaths. We only got out because the Commodore had the shuttle on remote control!
<Xanatos`Durran> I do not believe I was on that mission. And besides, wouldn't that be due to the leader and not the officers?
* Ceres sighs and closes her eyes, "Already felt like enough of an outsider..."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You are having trouble fitting in. 6She states, as if she can feel Ceres' emotions.
<Chad`Winters`> Sir, if I recall, Aierin and I both took point to take care of the Sniper, while Ry'Oskay took to the roof to try and find a way out.
<Ceres> "Yeah..."
<Chad`Winters`> I believe that the margin of difference would have only been slightly better under one or two different circumstances.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Look, let me lay it down straight. I don't like shooting from the hip like this. Shooting from the hip gets my people killed. I do not like my people getting killed. And you are my people. Do you understand me?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> As much as I would like to see us be more of a family, this group simply does their job. It's been the standard set for a long time. Do not feel bad that people seem to withdraw around here.
<Xanatos`Durran> Shooting from the hip? *He eyes her* I'm ignorant so please restate that.
<Chad`Winters`> You should know from your past experiences yourself that there are things in life that cannot be planned for.
<Ceres> "I'm not used to it I guess, in Basic they teach you your unit is your family, you're to trust them and care, never leave one of your own behind... here... the uniform barely even feels like it matters."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> And jsut why do you feel the need to question me on this?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> This isn't a unified group, Ceres. It's diplomacy. Everyone has their own ideas and agendas to push forward. You just have to get use to the fact people are isolated here. You can try to seek them out, but you shouldn't let it get to you if people turn you down. 6She stands up. "Just try to remember the others probably feel the same as you do." 6She begins to head for the door.
* Ceres nods quietly, "Thanks Kat..."
<Chad`Winters`> Because you have a need to question our ability to function as a team.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles, stepping out of the medical bay.
<Chad`Winters`> Sir.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gives Ariel a glance while the discussion is taking place.
* Xanatos`Durran steps forward, "Cassandra, I believe Darien chose wisely whenever he chose you, but you need to listen to your officers. Not everything is by the book, things happen. We work well as a team, don't treat us like children, treat us like friends and comrades and you'll see we work very well together.
<Xanatos`Durran> "
* Chad`Winters` looks at Xanatos with a strange look. 1"You get that from a book?"
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Chad. "Been working on that for a while."
<Chad`Winters`> Keep working.
<Xanatos`Durran> I never said I was finished. Work in progress. *he turns to glance back at Cassandra.*
* Ariel pauses a moment, before speaking up idly, "Have you ever wondered why so many of us have been forced into such unfamiliar roles?"
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Look, right now, PAX security is considered a laughingstock. Do you read me? A laughingstock. Discipline is lax. The handbook has practiclaly been thron out. I want a unit that the Culinary Corps isn't making condom jokes about!
<Rylon> NRP: Speaking of..I need food!
<Chad`Winters`> NRP: She says condoms and you get hungry?
<Rylon> NRP: Culinary
<Xanatos`Durran> Wait a minute. *he eyes Cassandra* All this cracking down because someone is saying something about us?
<Cassandra_Arakawa> That's part of it...having Xevil bending us over isn't helping.
* Chad`Winters` quirks his eyebrow. 1"Xevil bending us over as you put it, is the Diplomat's Department, not ours.
* Ceres heads out and walks down the hallway, stopping at an observation area to look out at space, "What did you get yourself into Connor..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> What do you mean? 6He asks Ariel, low enough not to disturb Cass.
<Xanatos`Durran> If the Diplomats fail. We fail. Our sole purpose is to protect the diplomats.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> And three out of four encounters with that blue chest pounder has involved someone shooting at someone else.
<Xanatos`Durran> Permission to be dismissed. *he sighs*
<Chad`Winters`> Usually him shooting at us.
<Chad`Winters`> From a distance where it's out of our hands to do anything about.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> We'll continue this on the station. Dismissed.
* Xanatos`Durran shakes his head and steps off the shuttle, heading for the exit.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I need to go get sosmething to eat before they close.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> NRP: k
<Ariel> "You've gone from investigating PAX, to running it. Situations have forced me from a soldier, to a general, to an ambassador. I'm sure others have simular stories."
* Chad`Winters` salutes Cassandra then steps off moving towards the exit of the Hanger
<DeathStar> <Darien> Believe me, as soon as I can, I think I want back to my old job.
* Cassandra_Arakawa turns to Darien and salutes.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien salutes. "Good job, Lt. Commander."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> honestly, I'm not fully happy with how that went. They didn't fall in line like I had hoped.
<Rylon> 2Chuckles slightly at Darien. 14"I wouldn't call it a good job as of yet..those two do not respond well to superiority.."
<DeathStar> <Darien> They don't seem big on proper military code, I agree. But they get the job done, at least.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> They don't know the psychological effect that a disciplined unit able to act as one has on an onlooker.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Agreed. If it's one thing, Xevil has proper military codes to make himself look good in the public eye.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Exactly. However, PAX's security has been run with a lax hand since its inception.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I will be frank with all that is present here. I'm in over my head managing the diplomatic section. Lt. Commander, I'm going to give you clearance to run security as it's chief. I really can't afford to take my eyes off Xevil's doings at this point. I want you to run it as you see fit."
<Rylon> 14"My..promoted again.."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sir, yes, sir!
* Ariel nods, "I support the idea of the security force being a more disciplined unit. However... remember that if you push too hard, they might break."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Agreed. They've demonstrated resistance to the idea of conforming to a new standard. You'll have to becareful with managing them.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I am aware of that, sir. They are used to Captain Carmichael's offhand approach. However, they have to realize that I am not Captain Carmichael.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Agreed. The Captain was efficent with managing them, but that was before we entered this diplomatic cold war with the Tsivrixsh.
<Rylon> 14"Perhaps that is why they arn't willing to switch over..they have the hopes he will come back and lead them.." 2Ry let off a short sight, starting to make his way down the hangar.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Even if he does come back, the situation has changed.
* Chad`Winters` steps onto the observation deck, his arms crossing as he looks out towards space.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Even if we manage to get the Captain back tomorrow, it'll be a while before we determine if he's ready to lead anything. Besides. I feel his duties lie more in diplomacy now.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pushes himself up. "Heavens knows I can't keep giving Ceres to Xevil like a lamb to slaughter."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> We can't let him choose the ground in the future anymore.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Agreed.
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Mar 27 23:55:34 2006