Session Start: Mon May 29 21:06:12 2006
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20060529.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-583.10.30
<DeathStar> Location: Earth
<DeathStar> 6* As things begin to near their conclusion in the political domain on Earth for the position of the new President and new positions in the Senate, PAX has been assigned a diplomatic convention on Earth to meet with the President, certain Senators, and military generals, perhaps in an attempt to help bolster President Johnson's staggering loss in the polls
* Shiva has joined #taw
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pilots the shuttle, flipping some switches as he brings them in for a landing on Earth, having everyone onboard already.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren, as always, sits perfectly still beside Arhn on the shuttle, glancing out the shuttle window at the beautiful planet that is Earth.
* Chad`Winters sits in the back, his arms crossed as he looks down at this datapad
* Ceres yawns a little, loking over the news bullitens on her datapad, "They have to be kidding, us as some kinda bolstering for Johnson?"
<DeathStar> 6*
<Arhn> ...I am displeased with this...
* Red_Fox looks over to Ceres. "What's wrong?"
* Xanatos`Durran sits in the co-pilots seat, staring out the viewport.
* Kio sits in his usual seat, glancing out one of the available windows. He was not much for political campaigns..
* Ceres sighs and shrugs, too tired to really explain it again.
* Shiva twirls her hair around her fingers. 1"An strange strategy.
<Red_Fox> "Yeah, I guess..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien finishes landing the shuttle, unusually quiet. He flips a switch for the ramp.
* `Cole just sits behind Shiva. He stands after Darien opens the shuttle ramp and steps down it, standing off to the side of the ramp.
* Red_Fox starts down the ramp after Cole
* Shiva stands up, her hair falling from her finger. 1"Maybe I should've invited the Senators to my party..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands up, adjusting his uniform as he moves down the ramp and outside, where he's insight of the large building being used for the diplomatic convention. Crowds of people are around the building in designated areas - most seem to be telling Johnson to go to hell, and others are waving Cran signs.
<Red_Fox> "Ugh..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps off the shuttle, squinting against the sun as he stares at the crowd of people, studying them silently.
* Kio gets to his feet, following Darien toward the convention.
* Chad`Winters steps off the shuttle, his eyes narrow as they adjust to the sunlight.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...so...anything for us to do, commodore...? *crosses her arms*
* Shiva steps off the shuttle.
* Xanatos`Durran moves his eye to look at the crowds as he steps off the ramp. His eye narrows and turns to look ahead at the others.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Just your jobs. 6He begins to walk forward, eyeing the crowds and noting their close proximity to them.
* `Cole begins forward, he is on alert, being as how the crowd is so close.
* Ceres steps off near last, fixing her uniform and making herself look proper
* Red_Fox stands formally, doing her best to look proper
* Kio crosses his arms, eyeing random people in the crowd as he walks forward.
<DeathStar> 6* As the PAX crowd nears the crowd and begins to approach the convention, a cheer moves through the crowd. At first, it would seem it's for PAX itself, but then it seems that a certain threesome from Janus has arrived.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sure...but with all the MIBs around... *follows Darien*
* Ceres is now known as Seraphna
* Xanatos`Durran glances at the cheers with a bit of surpise, but realizes it isn't for them.
<DeathStar> 6* General Cran smiles to the crowd, holding up his hands to wave at them. He moves over to the crowd, shaking hands with those who can reach out far enough to him and talking with them, looking completely at ease.
* Arhn steps off of the shuttle herself.
* Red_Fox tries her best NOT to look angry
<Kio> 14"Well..we all know who wins this one.."
* Seraphna smiles, walking alongside him, greeting people, complimenting various others, shaking hands. Being the daughter of Alexander Cran.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren waits for Arhn before he begins to proceed, keeping himself between her and the crowd.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *Stands immediately behind Cran, apparently the only bodyguard for him and Serena*
<Seraphna> Ceres> "Figures...
* Shiva looks around, spotting the Janus crew. He rests his gaze on them briefly to study them and then back at the crowd, eyeing them.
<Shiva> NRP: That was Slasher
<Shiva> Well look at what the Brakel Beetle drug in...
<DeathStar> 6* As they approach the convention doors, it seems Janus and PAX members are side by side now. Cran turns to regard them all. <Cran> It's good to see most of you all could make it. I suppose the Dragoon Ambassadors decided this would be a waste of time?"
* Seraphna 's smile fades a little from that, but only when her father isn't able to see.
* `Cole glances at Shiva and then moves to eye Cran, getting the impression that he shouldn't like that.
<Arhn> They did not feel entirely welcome...
<DeathStar> <Cran> Really?
<Seraphna> *Ceres smiles softly, searching for something to say
<DeathStar> 6* Darien walks along, side by side with Cran almost, his eyes glancing at Cran's as they seem to walk. Warren eyes them both as he protects Arhn.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *glances at Sera as her smile fades and then moves his head to watch Darien. He is silent*
* Seraphna has already put back on that smile, turning to greet a General from some divison or other
* Chad`Winters takes up the rear, his eyes constantly searching about.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien notes Elayne Trenton up ahead, realizing even she would be here.
<Seraphna> *Elayne has the largest smirk on her face as any, she's been doing VERY well ever since that report.
* Xanatos`Durran has a glazed look to his eye, but blinks it away whenever he spots Elayne, he makes sure to look around the crowd.
<DeathStar> 6* As they arrive at the doors, greeters open the doors for them so they can enter.
<Seraphna> *Ceres smiles to them, greets tehm back and heads inside
* Red_Fox doesn't look happy at all, but says nothing
* Cassandra_Arakawa continues along, clad in her dress uniform.
<DeathStar> 6* Once inside and out of the view of the crowd, they find themselves in a large reception area with a bunch of Senators, military generals, and even the President, making the rounds. This is just the preliminary get-together before the actual speeches.
* Kio glances around the lobby area silently, keeping his words to himself in this little event..unless spoken too.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Well, I'll see you all around. 6He nods to them, moving off to mingle with certain senators.
* Red_Fox remains silent
<`Cole> <Cole> *keeps by Shiva's side, looking as cheerful as he usually does*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien watches him go, then glances at everyone. "Do your best." 6He says with a nod, moving off to talk with some generals.
<`Cole> NRP: Dunno why I double Cole'd. :P
* Seraphna is wearing her usual favored colors of Janus white and silver etchings, with a visible Omega on the back of her large duster and along where the coat covers her hips, stopping to smile at them a little, as nonthreatening and as ...well... she's never exactly beens hy before, before she heads after her father.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there beside Arhn, glancing at the various people gathered about.
<Seraphna> *Ceres moves over to talk with a few luitenants and generals bearing a Diplomatic Corps emblem.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *moves off behind Sera, giving a slight glance at the PAX crew*
* Xanatos`Durran nudges Chad and nods towards Sera's clothing.
* Red_Fox glances back for a moment, looking a little pained, then turns away
* Chad`Winters only slightly nods his head as he looks around, trying to get a feeling of people.
* Kio stands off in the side of the room, staring intently on those around him. 14"What a place to be.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, then motions to Kio for a moment, stepping away from Arhn so he can talk to Kio.
* Arhn stands in place, hands folded together.
* Red_Fox watches Warren
* Shiva walks off upto a group of senators and starts talking
<DeathStar> <Senator Kline> Well, hello Emissary Sevintes. How is the Cartel?
<DeathStar> 6* Strangely, none of the Senators seem to be making a point to speak with Arhn.
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Warren and Kio, before moving over to an old friend from the war that has recieved a commanding ranking since then. He talks with him professionally.
<DeathStar> 6* Several senators move over to speak with Shiva.
<Shiva> The Cartel are doing very well thanks to the trade routes our alliance with Earth has opened up.
<DeathStar> <Senator Kline> Indeed. A very profitable venture between our races.
* `Cole stands by Shiva's side, being polite and friendly toward all the senators.
* Kio walks over to Warren, eyeing him lightly.
<DeathStar> <Warren> There's some people I need to speak with privately. Could you protect Arhn for me? 6He whispers to him.
<Arhn> ...strange...I have been left alone...
<Shiva> Quite so, I've noticed that several of the senators have also taken the chance to visit our Resort planet.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran shakes the hand of a Senator, turning to note Arhn. He walks over to the Amabassdor. "Is everything alright, Ambassador Arhnya?"
<Kio> 14"Sure.." 2Without much more talk, he moves over near Arhn.
<DeathStar> <Senator Kline> Quite so.
* Seraphna looks down as they appraoch Arhn
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *Moves beside Sera, he glances at Sera. "Confidence." He whispers to her.
<Arhn> I seem to have been left alone...its quite odd.
<Shiva> So tell me Senator...*she pauses pointing a finger at her* Kline, right?
* Red_Fox hovers around Arhn somewhat
* Seraphna looks up, seemingly a single word having filled her with confidence once more
* Chad`Winters moves over to a wall and crosses his arms as he watches.
<DeathStar> 6* General Cran nods sympathically. "Small-minded. Your friend Emissary Sevintes is doing better due the fact the Cartel provides money to Earth."
<DeathStar> 6* Kline nods.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren begins to seek out certain Commodores and Captains, speaking with them quietly.
* Red_Fox pauses, then heads over to Arhn.
<Arhn> So I see. Rather...limited viewpoints...
* Kio rolls back his shoulders, keeping his eye upon Cran's party
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Something tells me you do not approve of this convention. 6He notes politely to Arhn.
* Cassandra_Arakawa just stays to the side, arms crossed.
* Kio places a single hand out, which would move to stop Fox. 14"..what are you trying to do?"
<Arhn> I am...not exactly enamored with your people's method of politicking...no offense to yourse;f. It just makes me uncomfortable.
<Red_Fox> "Well... yeah. I guess you're right. I shouldn't try talking to people here."
<Shiva> So tell me Senator Kline, what do you think is the most important benefit of alliances?
* Red_Fox sounds a little sad
<DeathStar> <General Cran> No offense taken. They say politics is just another form of war. 6He notes, nodding to the various clusters of Senators. "Everyone of them here is to gain something for themselves and use others to gain it."
<DeathStar> <Senator Kline> Well, the benefits both races receive from them.
<Arhn> And yourself?
<Kio> 14"Well she's sorta conversing with Cran..so umm...perhaps you shouldn't try to butt in..it'd seem quite rude..and that's the last thing we need right now..but what's bothering you?"
<DeathStar> <General Cran> I am here in a political fashion, after all. 6He says with a shrug. "One can't change a system until he involves himself in the system."
<Shiva> Interesting, you would have to agree that PAX has brought Earth some great allies would you not?
<Red_Fox> "Ah.. just... I feel like an outcast, I guess. I know I shouldn't have left in the first place, but..."
<DeathStar> 6* Kline shifts some. "I would assume you would be more concerned with what benefited the Cartel, Emissary."
<Arhn> I see...
* Seraphna smiles, "I'm sure the Ascendance has much more to bring to the table..."
<Shiva> So far Senator, PAX has benefited The Cartel. Through PAX we've been able to forge some very valuable alliances that in turn have created a surplus in new technologies.
<Seraphna> "Might I suggest your planetary power cells? Or something beyond the commercial cloaking systems we were given?"
<DeathStar> <Senator Kline> That's wonderful. If you'll excuse me. 6He moves off to talk with some other people. In fact, Shiva is quite alone now.
<Seraphna> "DOn't answer now of course."
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Cole is there. :S
<Seraphna> "Think on bringing them to the table... the more interest you can command out of these senators, the better."
* Xanatos`Durran shakes the hand of the man he was talking too and moves over to the left wall, finished with his mingling.
* `Cole glances at Shiva. "You ok?"
* Shiva lets out a slight sigh and looks at Cole. 1"Just confused slightly.
<Kio> 14"It's normal actually..when I first got to PAX..I had no friends..no one to speak took, and no one to fall back on. You simply need to give it time..and if it makes you feel better..you can always fall back and talk to me eh?"
<`Cole> Welcome to my world. *he smiles as he says this*
<Arhn> Military cloaking technology is not for handing out...and planetary power sources are Progenitor technology...that is sacred.
<Red_Fox> "Thanks Kio.. I guess I really am the newbie again."
<DeathStar> 6* General Cran remains out of this particular conversation now, apparently not interested in what Arhn and Sera are discussing.
<Shiva> It's not that....He was only interested in The Cartel specifically...
<Seraphna> "Wouldn't hurt to study them."
<Kio> 14"We all gotta start somewhere"
* `Cole arches a brow. "Obviously a hidden agenda of some nature."
<Red_Fox> "Yeah.. I just hope PAX lasts long enough to."
<DeathStar> 6* Excusing himself, the General works his way over to Ceres.
<Arhn> ...sacred. *eyes Sera*
<Seraphna> *Ceres is talking lightheartedly with a few people she previously worked with, unknowing that the general is approaching.
<Seraphna> Ceres> "So then he asks me if I'd like to dance..."
<DeathStar> 6* General Cran stops behind her, drawing the gaze of those she's talking with
<Kio> 14"Well, I guess only time will answer that for us.."
* Seraphna sighs, "I'm jut trying to help..." *she nods her head to the retreating Cran and then smiles, bowing a little, "Have fun."
<Shiva> Something like that I believe...*looks around for another group of senators to talk to*
<Seraphna> *Ceres slowly turns around, smiling, "Oh, General Cran, a pleasure as always."
<Arhn> Unfortunately, we have little to offer the outside galaxy beyond what we have already shown.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *glances at Arhn, then bows his head lightly* "Be well Lady Arhn." *he steps off*
<Seraphna> *Elayne's cameras are hovering about everywhere, one right behind Shiva.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Thank you, Lt. Connor. I was wondering if I might speak with you a moment.
* Kio shakes his head a bit at Arhn's comment..as if knowing her words were lies down to the core. Still he simply kept his attention on her while Warren was away.
* Shiva starts walking towards another group.
<Seraphna> "Think about what else you can offer... I'm afraid your own friends are serving to discredit you..."
<Seraphna> Ceres> "Definately!"
* Seraphna bows again, and smiles to Arhn, "Take care and be careful."
<Arhn> This is not a competition.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran smiles, leading Ceres away from her friends. "I was wondering if I might speak with you on your plans for next year."
<Seraphna> Ceres> "A subject I've been mulling over a lot lately, you certainly can."
<Seraphna> "It's politics Arhn, it's only a competition."
<Arhn> Only for the short of sight...
<Seraphna> "And the focused."
<DeathStar> <Cran> Your extensive background in diplomatic work is astounding, plus your time working with the Presidency. I was wondering if I might hire you on to work under me if I win the election. I could someone with your creditials.
* Chad`Winters looks over at Durran. 1"This is amusing."
<Seraphna> "Your poker face needs work, by the way..." *she steps away*
<DeathStar> 6* A cameraman bumps past Cassandra, working his way toward the center of the room where Shiva, Cran, and Ceres are located.
<Seraphna> Ceres> "If you get elected, I might certainly be interested."
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Chad. "Always is."
* Shiva steps upto a group of senators and strikes up conversation
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...reporters...sheesh.
* Arhn moves over to Kio...
<DeathStar> <Cran> Wonderful. It would be much like your old job was before your time with PAX, but you'll be handling more than before. I want to make you head of my diplomatic staff
<Kio> 14"But reality says Johnson is screwed..I'm not going to blindly hope..I know better.." 2He stops in mid sentence, looking over toward Arhn.
* Seraphna grins, apparently appearing right nearby Xan and Slasher from out of the crowd, "Yes, always amusing."
<DeathStar> 6* President Johnson is standing near the elevators that will lead to the top floor where the real speech will take place.
* Xanatos`Durran nods towards Ceres. "He's recruiting again."
* Red_Fox looks over to Ceres and Cran, not glaring, but wanting to
<DeathStar> 6* The Senators look up at Shiva.
<Arhn> *erus* That girl is obssessed with technological acquisition.
<Kio> 14"So how has your stay been Arhn?"
* Chad`Winters looks outwards, not even giving Seraphna any acknowledgement. 1"They say it's rude to interupt someones conversation.
<Shiva> Good day Senators. *she nods to them*
<Seraphna> Ceres> "Is that so? I'll look forward to it then."
<DeathStar> 6* The Senators politely greet her back.
<Arhn> *erus* This entire affair has been irritating.
<Seraphna> "I was unaware you were giving lessons in tact, Winters."
<DeathStar> <Cran> I will need an answer though if you will join, since the proper paperwork will need to be filed. Will you join my staff this December? 6He asks her, obviously not going to give her much time to think on it.
* Kio waves his hand at Arhn, not wanting to speak Erusian here. 14"Yes I know that...but the Ascendancy has been holding alot back..I understand most of the new technologies are only in Phase 1 stages..but heh."
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *stands beside Sera.* "Durran, Winters. How are things on PAX?"
<Chad`Winters> And yet you still insist on rudely interupting our conversation.
<Shiva> And how did you two enjoy the resort planet?
* Xanatos`Durran is quiet as he lets Chad do all the talking, he simply nods towards Kane.
<DeathStar> <Senator Howards> It was quite well. 6The other Senator agrees.
* Chad`Winters looks over at Kane, nodding to him slightly. 1"Very well."
<Seraphna> "Old habits die hard."
<Chad`Winters> So we can expect you to team up with a murderer?
<Red_Fox> .oO(... chances are, I'll be a Ronin soon...)
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *places his hand on Sera's shoulder to silence her*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren argues with one of the Generals, his face red.
<Arhn> *erus* ...we have been holding things back for good reason. The humans are...mercurial...we cannot predict...
* Seraphna simply smiles at teh utter hypocracy of Winters, tilting her head to the side.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> We are friends. And will remain that way. We just work for a different faction.
<Kio> 14"So anyway, I thought you should know Warrens off talking to some old buddies..So I'm covering for him till he gets back..just like old times"
* `Cole nods lightly to a Senator and shakes his hand.
<Chad`Winters> Now now Serena Cran, there's no need to be jealous that Janus has been taking up a huge interest in the majority of my schematics.
<Arhn> Of course.
* Red_Fox watches and listens quietly
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Chad. "Somethings up." he mumbles, low enough for Chad to hear.
<Kio> 14"I really don't know what he is doing..but it must be important.."
<Seraphna> "I don't recall saying I was..." *smiling, as i containing some sort of joke for herself, one he should see*
<DeathStar> NRP: *notes Ceres has broken*
* Chad`Winters tilts his head, looking past Sera, obviously not really caring. He only nods his head in response.
<Shiva> I'm glad you enjoyed it. So tell me Senator Howards how is the family?
<Seraphna> Ceres> "I will send you my resume as soon as I get back to the station."
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *leans in to whisper in Sera's ear. Motioning for them to move elsewhere.*
<Kio> NRP: <Ceres> Error, reverting to original programming..I want sex
<DeathStar> <Senator Howards> They are well.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: LOL
<DeathStar> 6* General Cran nods with a smile. "I look forward to it." 6He holds out his hand to her.
<Arhn> It must be...if he was willing to leave my side.
<Chad`Winters> I see you're still wearing the same chauvinstic garb as always.
* Seraphna smiles and turns away, "The obvious escapes them anyway... let's go."
* Seraphna gives him no response, having explained them ages ago. She heads back into the crowd, making her way back to her father.
<Chad`Winters> And that's how you shew away nuisances.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *arches a brow at Sera, then turns to the two as she walks away* "She baffles even me sometimes." *He shrugs at them as he moves to walk off*
<Kio> 14"You should try to snag a senator..your making Erusians look bad just talking to security!"
<DeathStar> 6* The cameraman reaches the center of the room near where Cran is standing. He suddenly whips something out of his camera and fires it into Cran's back, toppling him over. The Senators begin to freak out, and Johnson is pushed into the elevator.
<Shiva> That's good to here...*she turns around as panic begins to ensue*
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I hate reporters! *runs at the cameraman and goers for a tackle*
* Seraphna whispers to him once they're away.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien and Warren both jerk around at the same of the shot coming from the center of the room. As Senators push for the exits, shuttles begin to land to block the exits and armed men begin to exit them.
* Xanatos`Durran instantly has his pistols out. "Too much movement, I can't get a shot."
<Arhn> ...I think we have more important matters to worry about...on your guard.
* Kio stops dead in his tracks, and spins around quickly. One pistol comes out from its holster, and his free hand moving Arhn to get in back of him.
* Chad`Winters kicks off the wall, his pistol pulling out, he sprints towards the center, pushing around people as he tries to get there.
* Arhn steps behind Kio.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *pulls Sera behind him and eyes Cran*
* Seraphna blinks, hearing tehg unshot she heads through the gcrowd for the sound
* Red_Fox pulls out her own gun
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> Sera, stay with me.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran has toppled over, already done. The armed resistance begins to fire into the ceiling, causing everyone to stop who has not gotten up the elevators.
* Seraphna has out her own gun, "Kane... I have to get to him!"
* Chad`Winters pushes past Seraphna and into teh center of the crowd his gun trained towards the Cameraman.
<DeathStar> 6* the Cameraman turns to eye Chad.
* Shiva looks around at the armed gunmen.
<Kio> 14"Shit.." 2He glances around, seeing what could be used for cover.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *has a pistol out and moves to stand in front of Sera* No, I'll do my job.
<Seraphna> *ELayne looks on in confusion, "Not one of mine..."
* Chad`Winters locks his aim onto the cameraman's head. 1"Put your gun down*
<DeathStar> <Man> We're here to make sure that Janus doesn't win this election. Our leader John McCormick will make sure the people run this government from now on
<DeathStar> 6* Nothing. Except having about 30 Senators, there's nothing to hide behind.
* Kio droops his head. 14"..I should have known..John"
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: So how many people are there? Just the one cameraman?
<Chad`Winters> That doesn't sound right.
<DeathStar> NRP: Armed surgents enter. There's about 12 of them.
<Arhn> *whisper* ...Kio...this does not strike me as John McCormick's style...
* Xanatos`Durran is standing there, waiting for the right opportunity.
* Red_Fox looks surprised
<Seraphna> "How the hell did they get in here... Kane we need to get to him."
<Chad`Winters> If this was John McCormicks doing than where is he?
* Chad`Winters powers his gun up.
* `Cole is standing with his arm in front Shiva. His pistol out, "It's ok Miss Shiva. Just get down."
<Kio> 14"Yes, he would have led the resistance..if that is the case"
<DeathStar> 6* The cameraman doesn't listen.
<DeathStar> 6* Especially with Cassandra tackling him.
* Red_Fox looks over to Kio
<Red_Fox> "You think this is a framing?"
<Arhn> *whisper* ...and there are too many civilians around. He prefers being the hero...
<Shiva> Of course. *she just stands there behind Cole*
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> Sera. It is too dangerous, we must stay put.
* Seraphna looks around for the best path to get to her father, and at the same time, to take out each target.
<Kio> 14"Possible..Johnson isn't in the room..it'll look like he set this up..if Cran survives..he wins"
<DeathStar> <Armed Insurgent Leader> Drop your weapons or we'll kill the Senators. 6He announces to those who have their weapons out.
* Chad`Winters tilts his head slightly, now taking in the scope of the situation.
* Red_Fox drops her gun, if it looks like she's been seen
<DeathStar> 6* Cran's losing a lot of blood on the floor and barely seems to be focused. He begins to move his lips, trying to get Chad's attention.
* Chad`Winters glances at Cran.
<DeathStar> 6* They've all been seen, for the most part, especially Chad and Cassandra.
* Xanatos`Durran glances around, taking counts of the hostiles. He kneels down and places his gun on the ground.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> Sera, we must do as they say, or we risk being shot as well. *he places his gun on the ground*
* Seraphna puts her gun down.
* `Cole sits his gun down standing back up before Shiva. "I don't like this situation."
<Shiva> Neither do I.
* Kio eyes Arhn, his choices were very limited in this case. His gun would be placed on the floor, leaving him with only is concealed swords.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...hell... *raises her hands up as she stands*
<Seraphna> "He's going to die if I don't save him... h-have to protect father..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands around, having not drawn his weapons, so he doesn't put it up.
* Red_Fox keeps her beam saber hidden, likewise
<`Cole> <Kane> Your life or his?
<Seraphna> *Ceres watches quietly, her gun not out.
<DeathStar> 6* The Cameraman gets up, aiming his weapons against the side of Cran's head.
<Chad`Winters> You say your with John McCormick, but you're not wearing his rebel colors.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances around.
<DeathStar> <Leader> Shut up or we'll shut you up. 6He nods to the cameraman.
<Red_Fox> *q* "... definitely not John's work."
<Chad`Winters> You're nothing more than terrorists, not rebels.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran says nothing, his hands moving in his vest as the gun's pressed against him. One would think he's trying to keep his blood from pouring out.
* Seraphna looks at her father, doing her best to keep control
<DeathStar> 6* The Leader walks toward Chad, aiming his weapon right at his face. Cran, eyeing the man approaching Chad to shoot him at close range, pulls out a flash grenade and hits it, flooding the room.
* Chad`Winters closes his eyes as the flash grenade goes off.
* Red_Fox closes her eyes quickly, opening them once the flash is gone
* Seraphna closes her eyes instinctively.
<DeathStar> 6* The rebels are blinded, especially the cameraman and the Leader.
* Cassandra_Arakawa has filters on her eyes now and immediately goes at the leader, hand going for a knock out blow.
<DeathStar> 6* The Leader is hit, falling over onto the ground with a thud.
* `Cole covers his eyes and kneels down to get his pistol, he pulls it up and fires at the closest hostile, making sure not to his senators.
* Kio glances around, and notices a grenade getting pulled out. He braces himself, as the flash would flood his room. Without hesitation, he kicked his pistol into his hand. He pulled it forward, firing at the Camera man and remaining others
<DeathStar> 6* The cameraman is shot, falling over in a bloody mess.
* Xanatos`Durran hits the ground and pulls up his guns, his hand moves to switch to his other eye as he starts firing at hostiles. He makes sure that he doesn't hit senators.
* Chad`Winters suddenly spins around firing well aimed shots for the rebels
<Chad`Winters> NRP: err..armed surgents
* Seraphna rushes over to her father, her backup gun out, guarding him.
* Red_Fox picks up her own gun
<DeathStar> 6* The rebels are hit, being knocked back against their shuttles.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran claspes his stomach, blood dripping through his fingers, his face pale and weak.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *covers his eye and falls down to get his gun, he moves over with Sera, he would fire at any hostiles.
* Chad`Winters puts his gun away and slides over to Cran, placing his hand against his stomach to try and stop the bleeding.
* Seraphna already has a target, firing, her focused rage helping her aim properly.
* Cassandra_Arakawa grabs a hold of the leader, yanking him up like a ragdoll.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> How is he, Slasher?
<DeathStar> 6* Within moments, the rebels are done, obviously not trained properly.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren and Darien, strangely, made no move to stop them.
* Xanatos`Durran spins his pistols into their holsters and moves aabout to make sure Senators are ok.
<Chad`Winters> He's bleeding internally. I'd say the shot nicked his kidney and went through his stomach.
<DeathStar> 6* The Senators are talking in a hushed voice.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran puts a bloody hand on Chad's shoulder, leaning him close. "Looks like...someone wisely..decided PAX should be here...at this mundane...convention..."
<Seraphna> "GET A DOCTOR!"
<DeathStar> 6* With that, he slumps over, unconscious
* `Cole holsters his pistol, 'You ok, Miss Shiva?"
<Shiva> Quite so thanks to you Cole.
* Chad`Winters blinks, his head tilting slightly at Cran's words. He continues to hold pressure on the wound.
* Kio glances around at the mess. 14"I assume you are unharmed Arhn?"
<Red_Fox> "Was anyone else injured?"
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I got this guy. He's out for the count right now.
* `Cole nods, "Just doing my job."
<Arhn> Not a scratch, as the humans would say.
* Seraphna orders emergency evac for her father through her datapad
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps up beside Arhn.
* Kio glances over at Darien and Warren, their hatred for Cran must run that deep..
<Seraphna> Ceres> "I'm... fine..." *she as standing right by the General when he was shot, equally having been caught unawares*
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *Kneels down to look at Cran.* Something is wrong with this situation.
<Seraphna> "What's not wrong with it?"
* Kio lets his gaze fall to Warren. 14"..you know, I hate conspiracies"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. But PAX is built on them.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *he glances at Chad* You think he'll be alright/
<Red_Fox> "... huh..."
<Red_Fox> "I thought PAX was built on something better."
<Seraphna> *ELayne is telling the story to the cameras.
<Chad`Winters> If medical attention get's her within 5 minutes, yes.
<Chad`Winters> I can only stop the external bleeding....
<DeathStar> 6* Warren says nothing, eyeing the unconscious Cran.
* Seraphna looks around for the emergency help.
* Red_Fox looks over. "What do you think will happen...?"
<Seraphna> *Naturally, Elayne is telling teh whole story, especially about the named leader of the group, John McCormick
* Cassandra_Arakawa drags the leader over to Darien.
<Kio> 14"You want him to die don't you?" 2His comment of course guided to Warren..though he understanded such hostility toward Cran.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> So...hold sleepign beauty here until we cna question him?
* Xanatos`Durran steps up to Warren and the others. Silent for once.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at the leader. It won稚 be out jurisdiction, sadly. 6He kneels beside the leader, studying his face
* Seraphna double checks on that help, urging for it to get there faster.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran begins to fade.
* Red_Fox secretly hopes that the help never arrives
* Shiva moves past Cole and over to Darien and the leader.
<DeathStar> 6* Medical teams arrive finally, moving over to Cran
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sir...with all due respect...we are still EarthGov military...
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> It is a shame that I studied mechanics instead of the human anat...*he is cut off by the med team, he moves out of their way*
* Chad`Winters releases his pressure as soon as the Medical team is ready.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Not our juridiction, Lt. Commander. I値l keep the prisoner here until he痴 taken.
<Seraphna> "Hold on tight Dad... it's only a gunshot wound..."
<Red_Fox> .oO(Just one more minute...)
* Shiva kneels down besides the guy and presses her hand against the guys forehead.
<Seraphna> *A camera just then floats away from Darien, having been focusing on him.
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Fox> DAMN YOU CRAN, JUST DIE ALREADY!
* `Cole eyes Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grabs Shiva痴 arm. I have to insist you don稚.
<`Cole> nRP: Shit. Darien.
* Shiva looks over at Darien.
<DeathStar> <Darien> This is an EarthGov matter, Emissary.
<Shiva> I doubt I can get a reading anyways if he's knocked sensless.
<Red_Fox> "Well, things seem pretty simple for the time being."
* Shiva stands up, looking Darien in the eyes.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...yes, sir.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands up himself, glancing away to look at Cran.
<Xanatos`Durran> Things are always worse than they appear.
* Chad`Winters looks down at Cran, than at the blood on his hands.
<DeathStar> 6* The medical team begins to move Cran out, right as the military arrives to grab the prisoners that are alive.
* Kio shakes his head oO(..disgusting..). Kio had an obvious amount of dislike rising, as he moves away Warren and the others.
* Seraphna moves with Cran, insisting on being taken along.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren watches Cran leaving, but his face doesn稚 seem like a man who痴 waiting for him to die. He seems to be wondering something
<Arhn> ...I wish to return to the station...NOW.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *sticks by Sera's side* Seems I failed..
<Seraphna> *Ceres seems to watch quietly, by her face, she's in shock
* Red_Fox watches Cran leaving, but she IS waiting for him to die
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes, m値ady. 6He takes Arhn by her arm gently, leading her away.
* Seraphna shakes her head softly
* Arhn leaves with Warren.
<Xanatos`Durran> Fox. That hatred will get you nothing.
* Chad`Winters moves over to Xanatos.
* Kio moves outside of the convention, glancing around lightly.
<Red_Fox> "I guess not, but it's there anyway."
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Chad. "What do you make of all this?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien watches the prisoners being led away, his jaw tight as he begins to move off to the shuttle.
<Seraphna> *Elayne smiles to herself, after she wraps up the report, at all the videos her drones collected, especially the recording of Darien.
<Seraphna> *Ceres walks to the shuttle wquietly, eyes still wide.
<Chad`Winters> We'll discuss this when prying eye's aren't around.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Elayne. "Agreed. Come'on Fox we'll be leaving this to the military." He pats her on the shoulder.
* Red_Fox nods to Xan
* Xanatos`Durran steps off for thhe shuttle.
* Chad`Winters walks after Durran.
<Shiva> Let's go Cole. *she begins walking off*
* Red_Fox follows, looking uncertain
<DeathStar> Location: PAX Station Stardate: Later that day
* `Cole nods. "Yes, Miss Shiva." He steps off as well.
<DeathStar> NRP: My keyboard is getting bitchy, so I知 going to pull out for now and let you guys discuss what happened.
<Red_Fox> "... am I supposed to forgive him? It's his fault that Venerator died..."
* Arhn in her room, looking over some notes.
* Cassandra_Arakawa sitting at her desk in the security office.
* Chad`Winters sits at a table in a conference room across from Durran.
* Xanatos`Durran sits there, his hands rubbing hihs face.
<Chad`Winters> So tell me what you make of it so far?
* Shiva is infront of her terminal talking to someone from The Cartel
<Seraphna> *Elayne's nightly report comes on, very well put together, showing the attempt at assasination, the flashbang, and the arresting of the terrorists. But most of the story focuses on the announcement of yet another charge added to John McCormick's list of crimes, now shifting him from John the Rebel, to John the Terrorist in the eyes of the public.
* Kio moves into the security office, silent.
* Red_Fox glares at the report. "... and fuck you too."
* Xanatos`Durran shakes his head. "There is no way they were working for John. Thats not his style."
<Seraphna> *It especially shows Darien's remarks to Fox at the very end of the event. And finally, Elayne ends the report by asking a question, "PAX, is thier focus really for the good of Earth, when they can't bring themselves to help it's leaders?"
* `Cole is walking away from Shiva's room after seeing her to it. He is walking down the halls.
<Seraphna> *ENN, Earth's Most Important News Network.
<Red_Fox> "If this so-called leader was any good for Earth, maybe I would..."
<Shiva> NRP: Besides the obvious fact of the majority of the securty team taking them down.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad痴 datapad comes up with a message.
<Seraphna> *A final report, as the news goes back to the anchorman, is that Cran is stable, though very weak.
<Chad`Winters> Of course not. He may hate Cran but this is far from his style, he'd rather beat him face to fa...*he looks down at his datapad and taps it to read the messagE*
* Xanatos`Durran archs a brow at the message.
<DeathStar> 6* It痴 completely in Greek, an ancient old Earth language.
* Red_Fox looks over to Xan
<Xanatos`Durran> Problem?
<Seraphna> Anchorman Red Redington> "When asked by reporters, Serena Cran, his daughter, commented her father would recover soon, and is now only determined to remove all threats to Earth's future like these terrorists."
<Chad`Winters> No. Let's get back down to this. We know Mr. McCormick has nothing to do with this, it's not his style, killing's not his thing.
<Seraphna> *The Anchorman then moves on to announce a report on the most recept Datapad Operating System, and Little Timmy, the three legged dog. Apparently, the good news is over.
* Xanatos`Durran winkds lightly at Fox. "And did you see how the President was out of there in a flash. Seemed a bit suspicious to me."
<Red_Fox> "Yeah.. kindof suspicious to me, too."
<Chad`Winters> It's possible, but think about it. Why would he risk so much when something could be pointed to him so quickly.
* Kio works at his desk, not getting involved in the converation.
<Red_Fox> "I wouldn't put it past Cran to have somehow faked the whole thing.."
* Xanatos`Durran nods. "Also true. Darien and Warren were acting strange. I hadn't seen Warren act like that in a long time." He was of course talking about Warren's arguement.
* Cassandra_Arakawa just types up the PAx end of the report.
<Chad`Winters> I don't think Cran would put his life on the line like that. If one calculation was off, he would've died and gained nothing.
<Seraphna> *Ceres sits down in the lounce, sighing and mulling over a very small glass of scotch.
* Chad`Winters leans back in his chair
<Red_Fox> "I guess it'd be tough to fake the injuries for any length of time.."
* Xanatos`Durran stares down, still thinking. "Also note how they practically put the blame on PAX again."
* `Cole steps into the lounge and moves over to have himself a seat. "Rough night."
<Chad`Winters> He was bleeding extensively. He wasn't faking.
<Chad`Winters> Elayne put the blame on PAX. I'm sure if Cran were to be asked he would state that we were crucial in his survival.
<Seraphna> NRP: *In otehr news, famine, disease, and Paris Hilton have all been blamed on PAX.
<Red_Fox> "... well... maybe."
<Seraphna> *Elsiah leans back, having seen the report, "You need an answer on that one, look at his kid's face."
<Seraphna> Elsiah> "She was freaking out, either he tells her absolutely nothing, or this really did shock the Cran family."
<Xanatos`Durran> Hmmmm. I agree tht he wasn't faking. I just can't help but feel that someone wanted us there.
<Chad`Winters> Let's look at the facts here. A team of armed insurgents claiming to be under John MocCormicks leadership succesfully attack a protected building. When questioned about it, they backed off. There were easily defeated by a flash grenade and several shots afterwards.
<Seraphna> Elsiah> "If it wasn't Cran and Janus, nor McCormick... then who?"
* Chad`Winters loosk at Elsiah. 1"Who the hell are you?!
<Chad`Winters> NRP: I find it funny how when me and Durran are in a conference room talking, suddenly everyone is there.
<Seraphna> Elsiah> "A hall monitor. Did you bring your pass?"
<Chad`Winters> ...I don't recall telling you to come here and join us.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I just went with it. *shrugs*
<Red_Fox> NRP: I basically posted lines to Xan really early on
<Seraphna> NRP: You two are just so cool
<Seraphna> *Ceres smiles to Cole, "Yeah... rough night."
<DeathStar> 6* The janitor is somehow there, too, moping.
<Seraphna> Elsiah> "You don't outrank me."
<DeathStar> (mopping)
<Red_Fox> "Whoever I consider... it seems that there's something wrong."
* `Cole eyes her seriously, "How are you?"
<Red_Fox> NRP: LOL, sad janitor in snow
<Kio> NRP: I bet the Janitor set up the assassination attempt
<Chad`Winters> It's not about ranking, it's about courtesy. You don't just walk into a a conference room without others permission.
<Red_Fox> "I almost think it's some third party."
<Seraphna> Elsiah> "Bugger."
<Xanatos`Durran> Can we focus here? *he eyes chad*
<Seraphna> Ceres> "Still a little shocked.. the gun went off right behind me..."
* Chad`Winters stands out of his chair slamming his hand into the table. 1"Novice."
<Red_Fox> "Who has to gain from ruining McCormick's reputation, the president's AND getting rid of Cran?"
<Kio> NRP: Communism
<Red_Fox> "It COULD be the president, but that seems... too obvious. Blindingly so."
* Chad`Winters looks over at Red Fox. 1"I think the McCormick thing is nothing but a convenient charade.
<Red_Fox> "Alright. Who has to gain from removing both the candidates from the running?"
<Red_Fox> "Even if they didn't."
<Xanatos`Durran> Just a name to give the media, I'd say.
<Seraphna> Elsiah> "Whoever benefits from all those things gives me the creeps."
<Red_Fox> "Someone who wants the Earth in chaos...?"
<`Cole> Well you weren't harmed. That little shock will go away and you'll be alright. Overall, no harm done. *he smiles*
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Fox.
<Chad`Winters> What bugs me...is why the Dragoon's weren't there.
<Red_Fox> "..."
<Xanatos`Durran> Arhn said that Ariel didn't feel safe...but I don't believe that one bit.
<Red_Fox> "You're not suggesting that they're behind it, are you?"
<Xanatos`Durran> If they were behind it, i'm sure Cran would have been killed, not wounded.
* Kio looks up at Cassandra. 14"I think I'm going to get off early.." 2He said with a low voice, and begins to get to his feet.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sure...its been tough for everyone.
* Xanatos`Durran closes his eye and puts his hands on his face as he thinks.
<Chad`Winters> All I know is there's too many pieces to the puzzle and know instructions.
<Red_Fox> "Glad it's not just me feeling that way."
<Kio> 14"Then perhaps you should do the same"
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...mmmm...you provide the photos...I'll provide the war...
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm sure there are missing pieces as well, we can do our best to put it together as we go...
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon May 29 23:02:38 2006