Session Start: Thu Jun 08 20:03:20 2006
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20060608.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-583.11.22
<DeathStar> Location: PAX Station
<DeathStar> 6* After the Erusian and Cartel ambassadors learned about the true nature of PAX, things have begun to spiral out of control. Either through security leaks or whatnot, all the other minor races have learned about the incident, and now PAX and Earth is being hit by a hailstorm of angry protests and threats to pull out of PAX. And, to add insult to injury, today is election day.
* Xanatos`Durran is sitting in his room, watching the holo-vid speak of the election that is currently taking place. He actually seems to be just starinng at it instead of actually watching it.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *sits in from of her terminal, talking to someone on it*
<DeathStar> 6* All the new stations are currently talking about the uproar over the PAX incident, and information has leaked that supposedly, it has to do with the true nature of PAX, something that the current Earth government knew about before. Johnson refused to address the issue, while Cran promised a press conference later.
* Arhn sits behind her desk, staying focused on the screen in front of her.
<DeathStar> 6* And, it seems the rumor of Venerator not so-untimely death has also resurfaced with it. It seems the entire Earth force is in an uproar to find out the truth
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Change that from election to the pax stuff then.
<DeathStar> <Azure Lombardia> Arhnya, this entire incident is distasteful to the Erusian Acendency. The humans have been making fools of us since we joined.
* `Cole is sitting in the observation deck, his guitar is in hand and he is of course doing the lonely bard thing as usual.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits there, addressing the Ridarium Ambassador as he yells insults. It ends with him ending the conversation with the promise the Ridariums are pulling out of PAX. He sits there blankly.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis is strangely not about the station, though she should be on duty. Perhaps the entire incident made her run away.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr has been given house arrest, so that no one can see her. So far Darien has managed to lie enough that no one knows she's on - or if they do, they're wisely keeping their mouths shut
<Arhn> *erus* Of that I am painfully aware. They have already unleashed ancient forces on the galaxy that should be left forgotten.
<DeathStar> <Lombardia> Many of us here believe it's time we cut support with the humans altogether. Their recklessness has endangered us all.
* Xanatos`Durran blinks and glances around, he pulls up his datapad and begins to search for Erevis, just to make sure she is working.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits in his room in the dark, a full bottle of whiskey on the desk. He eyes it darkly.
<DeathStar> 6* Durran would find she is not.
<Arhn> *erus* I advise taking a wait and see approach for the time being while long term measures are set into motion.
<DeathStar> <Lombardia> Do you honestly believe PAX will hold together? Arhnya, I know you believed in this project, but the entire thing has been a lie.
* Xanatos`Durran narrows his eyes and begins to search for her on his datapad.
<DeathStar> 6* No sign of her.
* Kio sits in the observation deck, looking out with that blank stare.
<DeathStar> 6* The janitor mops the security room idlely.
<Arhn> *erus* PAX as it stands...no. I doubt it will survive. I have been working on other measures...more ambitious measures than PAX, which the humans had hobbled from the start.
<DeathStar> <Lombardia> Are you speaking with your plans with the Cartel?
<DeathStar> (about)
<Arhn> *erus* Yes.
<DeathStar> <Lombardia> Tell me. How do you believe this venture will ... aid you? 6He asks her.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gets up and steps out of his office, walking blankly down a hallway.
* Xanatos`Durran stands and steps out of his room, decidingn to search for her by foot.
* Ariel lands a shuttle in the hangar after sending through her docking clearance. Little has been heard from her since the incident a week before.
* `Cole stops playing and glances at Kio. "Alot on your mind?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stops when his datapad alerts him to Ariel's arrival. He turns and begins to hurry toward the hanger.
<Kio> 14"You could say that..yes..what are your plans..after PAX is canceled?"
<Arhn> *erus* This venture is a cornerstone. I am seeing things on a grand scale.
* `Cole shrugs, "I don't believe i'll be going back to the Cartel's military."
<Kio> 14"hmm..why?"
<DeathStar> <Lombardia> ... How aware are you of the growing tide of discontent with the Myhr? Some people are predicting they'll be revoluting soon. Ventures outside our own territory are becoming less of a concern, Arhnya.
<`Cole> I think that maybe being here has just made me lazy. *he shrugs*
<Kio> 14"You don't seem like the lazy type..don't like the Cartel anymore?"
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I'll brb.
<Arhn> *erus* Too many forces of chaos have ben set in motion. We must build a foundation to contain them. If one dark minion is awakened, how long will it take for more? Or worse?
<DeathStar> <Lombardia> And if our foundation crumbles beneath us, there is little we can do then.
* Ariel powers down and steps out. She pauses when she sees Darien enter.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands there. His hair is a complete mess and he doesn't look like he's shaved in a week. He leans on the doorframe. "Hi."
* Ariel nods to him hesitantly, "You look as if you've seen better days."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yeah. Are you okay? After you didn't come back, we feared the worse.
<Arhn> *erus* Then you handle the internal affairs of the Ascendancy...even if the Cartel does all the work in the meantime, I believe that this should be done.
* Xanatos`Durran steps into a hall in one of the lower levels of the station that cameras aren't in. He continues his search.
* Ariel nods slowly. "I sustained minor injuries, but nothing of consequence. Matters of Chad's flight delayed my return."
<DeathStar> <Lombardia> Of course. Though, if this PAX operation does fail, we want you to come back home for a time. Your presence here will be much needed. Also, we believe it is time to set things in motion and get Rylon K'oskay back into the military. Perhaps he can help bring some order to the Myhr population for us.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Right. Um, Zephyr's in her room. Though offically she's not on the station right now.
* `Cole shrugs, "I've just been doing alotta thinking about myself. Not sure I want to go back to that life.'
<Arhn> *erus* Rylon agrees with the Myhr's demands...
<DeathStar> <Lombardia> Naturally. However, we both know if there's a conflict between our two people, the Myhr suffer to lose the most. Perhaps you can make him see this.
<Ariel> "How has she been?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Distant. Blank.
<Arhn> *erus* I will speak if he will listen. ...the Myhr do not not the lore. They act without understanding why we do what we do.
<Ariel> "A lot has been said that cannot, and should not, be forgotten."
<DeathStar> <Darien> ...
<Kio> 14"Understandable really..my lifes changed alot since I been here..I have no where to go when this ends..I'll possibly go where the winds takes me.."
<`Cole> Just like your best buddy John, eh?
<DeathStar> <Lombardia> With the humans begining arrogant in their desire for power, we cannot afford any misunderstanding. I will leave it in your hands, while I handle affairs at home.
<DeathStar> (becoming)
* Ariel pauses, "I gather you were privy to an amount of this knowledge before hand."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *continues talking, several more people joining up on her line*
<DeathStar> <Darien> You could say that, yes. 6He looks down at the ground.
<Arhn> *erus* Of course. I will act within my fullest capability.
<Kio> 14
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: 14??
<Kio> 14"Why do you think so lowly of rebels?"
<Kio> NRP: Typo in color
<DeathStar> 6* Lombardia bows, and ends the transmission
<Ariel> "By the fact you are thankfully still living, and walking freely, that you did not know everything before hand."
* Arhn sits back in her chair, hands folded upon her lap as she considers...
<DeathStar> <Darien> I want to tell you everything I know, if you will listen.
* `Cole shrugs, "Being in the military for a good portion of my life, I see that they are dangerous."
<Kio> 14"I see them as being freedom fighters..I've been in the military most of my life also. Sure not all of them are good, but what of the ones with the best interests of their people in mind..like your friend..had he not rebelled..would that solution not been solved? He might not be remembered..but his deed might.."
* Ariel pauses, and nods. "On one condition."
<DeathStar> <Darien> What's that?
<Ariel> "That you cease neglecting your wellbeing. I would not wish your appearance on Cran himself."
* Xanatos`Durran emerges from the lower holds and moves for the hanger, he checks to see if any of the shuttles are missing.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien smiles softly. "You're too good. Way too good."
<DeathStar> 6* One shuttle has just come in - Ariel's. Also, a supply shuttle is currently dropping off supplies picked up from Europa
* Xanatos`Durran narrows his eyes and steps into the hanger he moves over to the Europa shuttle and checks to see if there are any crew with it.
* `Cole nods, "Yes that is a good point. But freedom fighters that fail end up being claimed as horrendous rebels. I'm the type of person that if I don't like something, I jusut leave.
<Ariel> "Prehaps..." 6She trails off, suddenly distracted by something.
<DeathStar> 6* There is one man, unloading stuff
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... what is it?
<Xanatos`Durran> Hey have you seen anyone supsicous around here?
<Kio> 14"They only fail on the surface..but I am just a vivid thinker I suppose.."
* Ariel shakes her head slowly, "Spade told us many things. Much was confirmed to be true. That which has not is what concerns me."
<DeathStar> <Darien> What part is that?
<DeathStar> <Man> Like who? 6He asks, whistling as he unloads.
<Xanatos`Durran> A girl. In an inspectors uniform.
<`Cole> So why aren't you going back to your planet?
<DeathStar> <Man> Oh, Miss Katrina? Yes, I took her down to the surface. I told her I'd pick her up when I did my second run.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren reaches over and opens up his bottle of whiskey, holding it in his hand.
* Xanatos`Durran places his hand on his face. "Alright..thanks." He moves toward his shuttle.
<Kio> 14"I am no longer an Erusian"
* Ariel closes her eyes a moment before speaking, "We may need to develop a countermeasure to prevent a Dragoon attack."
<`Cole> You physical appearance says otherwise.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... I see. 6He frowns, as if he realizes something due to the knowledge he had beforehand.
<`Cole> NRP: Your*
<Kio> 14"Hey..I look human now don't I?"
* Xanatos`Durran steps onto his shuttle and starts it up, he closes his ramp and sends a message to let the security force know that he is going to the colony.
<DeathStar> 6* On the HoloVid, General Cran steps up to a press podium, standing behind it as the cameras focus on his face. He stands there a moment, looking serious as he looks out at the press.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stops, glancing at his datapad as it plays the news conference.
* Xanatos`Durran lifts the shuttle up and heads out, blasting toward the colony.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran takes a deep breath, then looks at everyone. "As you all have begun to hear, the true nature of PAX has been rather shady. While I'm not permitted to go into the details, due to the fact this subject is classified, despite public knowledge of it, I will say this.
<Ariel> "I believe a single small charge will sufficer, though it would require a potent explosive. On a remote detonator."
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Earth has not been honest. Not with it's own people or with it's neighbors. We have burned many bridges with the PAX project and it will take a long to heal them. Other races don't trust us and our own government has been cast into a bad light.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> And I will confess as to having known about the project, but out of loyality to my government, I said nothing. However, I promise you this: I will begin a new government, starting this very night, if you vote for me. We will do away with the lies and start a new era for our people. And possiblely, with the other civilizations out there. Thank you. 6He steps away.
* Xanatos`Durran zips through on down into the docking location, he makes sure he is clear to land before doing so.
<DeathStar> 6 *Darien looks up. "What do you plan to do with that small charge?"
* `Cole shrugs, "Possibly. I'm a poor judge though."
<Kio> 14"Well if you have no real purpose..you could tag along with me"
<Ariel> "If it becomes nessisary, removal of his control over the Dragoons."
<DeathStar> <Darien> And just..how do you plan to do that? 6He repeats. "Blowing him up?"
* Arhn sends a emssage to Kio to see her...
<`Cole> Oh? We going to have an adventure? Hunt space pirates and the like?
<Kio> 14"Just maybe!..huh.." 2Brings up his com pad.
* Ariel shakes her head slowly. "In all likelyhood he could retain control without ever exposing himself. His relay would need to be eliminated."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I see. And where and how do we find his relay?
* Ariel just looks at Darien. "...that would not be nessisary."
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... Ariel ... 6He says, jerking back a bit at the idea. "No."
<Arhn> *com* Please come and see me as soon as possible.
<DeathStar> 6* Europa is busy as always as Xanatos arrives.
<Kio> 14"Figures..anyway..I'll talk to you later..but I'm sure we could easily carve a path if you decided tot ag along with me.." 2He gets up, nodding before heading to Arhn's room.
* `Cole nods. "Good luck with that."
* Xanatos`Durran steps off the shuttle and wlks around casually walks around, thinking where she would be.
<Ariel> "It is a nessisary procaution we must prepare for."
<Kio> 14"With what?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> There is always an alternative way, Ariel. I'm not ... I'm not going to..
<`Cole> Your little talk with Lady Arhn.
<DeathStar> 6* It doesn't appear she's near the docking area. Though there's bars, shopping areas, and whore houses.
<Kio> 14"Heh..yeah, talks with politicians..always so damn boring.." 2Walks out and heads into the quarters area.
* Xanatos`Durran quietly moves throughh the crowds, going for a local bar, one that he recalls Katrina often visited.
<DeathStar> 6* Empty of Kats.
* Arhn opens the door for Kio.
* Ariel nods sadly, "...consider it a last resort. I've considered the alternatives. If his source of control cannot be stopped, then I must be incapacitated. A sufficient EMP strike would be effective... however, it's accuracy cannot be confirmed. A cortex bomb cannot be dodged."
<DeathStar> 6* A machine is set up to accept the PAX votes for the President. So far, most of the crew has voted.
* Kio steps in. 14"What?" 2He said casually
<DeathStar> 6* Darien crosses his arms. "I wish this had never gotten as far as it did...it's all my fault."
* Xanatos`Durran steps back out, continue his search of the bars.
<DeathStar> 6* None of the bars have her, as he finds out
* Xanatos`Durran steps back out, continueing onto the shopping district, he'll find her if its the last thing he does.
* Ariel offers a forced smile, "If the fates are willing, then it will be an unnessisary procaution. Unfortunately, I cannot be certain of how he has affected me."
<DeathStar> 6* As he arrives in the shopping district, he would find a crying kid and Erevis staring down at it. She bends over and begins to speak something to the kid, patting him on the head. The kid begins to calm down
<DeathStar> <Darien> It's the vaccine I gave you, isn't it?
* Xanatos`Durran eyes Erevis, moving slowly toward her, to watch her.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis takes the kid's hand and begins to walk into the shopping district. Perhaps she eats babies.
<Arhn> I ahve received a communication from the Ascendancy.
* Ariel nods, "Most likely.
* Xanatos`Durran decides to follow and observe her.
<Kio> 14"So..what does that necessarily need to do with me? I am no longer an Erusian"
<DeathStar> <Darien> He told me it would save you from Sera's influence. .... I never suspected him.
<Arhn> They wish to recall you.
<Ariel> "He did not lie regarding that."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I thought I was doing the right thing, helping him. I thought he was your ally. All of you.
<Kio> 14"..why?"
<Arhn> There is unrest at home. They want you to help calm the Myrh...
<Ariel> "I admit that I was fooled as well. It makes me reassess my original evaluation of human beings."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien flinches at that.
* Xanatos`Durran follows Erevis still, wondering just where she is going.
<Kio> 14"Give me reason too"
* Ariel shakes her head, "No. I believe it has made me more wary in trusting all individuals."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis finds another woman, handing the child off. The two wave at her and leave. Erevis watches them go.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I understand. I'll ... get the supplies you asked for. You should..speak with Zephyr. 6He rubs his arms, turning to go.
<Xanatos`Durran> That was a very nice thing to do. *he says as he steps up beside her*
<Arhn> Because if chaos breaks out, we all lose.
<DeathStar> 6* The holovid shows Cran shaking hands in a public meeting place, encouraging voters to vote.
<Kio> 14"No..the Yloi lose"
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns to face him, scowling. "Are you spying on me, Xanatos?"
<Xanatos`Durran> And if I were? *he turns to look at her*
* Ariel nods slowly, and heads for Zephyr's room. An appologetic look on her face.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Nothing. 6She gets her blank look again, studying the humans.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien walks down the hallway, his head down.
<Arhn> Rylon, a civil war will send our civilizations into what the humans call the Dark Ages!
* Xanatos`Durran turns back to watch people move about. "I was worried about you."
<Kio> 14"I said it was inevitable..the way Yloi treat the Myhr..did you not predict this would happen?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Afraid I would destroy the colony?
<Arhn> ...everything was fine while the borders of the Ascendancy remained closed to the outside...
<Xanatos`Durran> Nah. Afraid you finally decided to leave.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... and this would... bother you? 6She says, turning to eye him. "Because your chances to bring back Katrina McCormick could not happen?"
<Xanatos`Durran> That would be part of it. Yes. *he glances at her*
* Ariel knocks on Zephyr's door
<DeathStar> 6* The door opens and Ariel is grabbed in a bear hug. <Zephyr> Ariel!
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods, as if expecting this.
* Kio moves to take a seat, eyeing her. 14"It was never fine..everything important to Erusian society..was held back by Yloi hands. They are getting riled up..because they now see other cultures, and should be treated as equals..rather then outcasts"
<DeathStar> 6* Cran goes to shake another hand when suddenly a gunshot is heard. Cran goes down and the holovids begin to talk rapidly.
<Arhn> Outcasts? Is that what you see? It is not what we see. It is we who are the exiled. Ours is a gilded cage and you hold the keys.
<Xanatos`Durran> But I wont lie. I find you pleasant to talk to.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... pleasant to talk to? 6She questions.
* Ariel smiles and hugs Zephyr, "Hello little one. How have you been?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I was so worried. 6Tears are running down her face.
<Xanatos`Durran> I enjoy talking to you. *he shrugs* It is interesting to see just how you react to my words.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> So I amuse you. 6She states flatly.
<Kio> 14"That's what you see, every important position is held by Yloi..the Myhr simply hold the less important positions..and often more dangerous. You locked yourself in cages, to get away from Erusian society"
<DeathStar> 6* Cran's body is quickly pulled out of there, but it appears it might have been a head shot. Darien stares blankly at his datapad
<DeathStar> <Darien> Holy fuck.
<Arhn> We bear a burden that you cannot possibly comprehend.
<Kio> 14"You assume we cannot..you never gave us the chance to comprehend it"
* Xanatos`Durran shakes his head, "No no...I find it interesting how much of human you can be."
<Ariel> "I am... unharmed. I promised you I would be back."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis recoils, as if insulted. "Now you insult me."
<Arhn> ...we are...acting under orders. From the Progenitors.
<Kio> 14"Orders? Arhn..the ancient race is dead.."
* Xanatos`Durran smiles. "Forgive me." He lowers his head, "I did not mean it that way."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Good. 6She says quickly.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at her. "Just what made you decide to come here?"
<DeathStar> 6* Johnson is quickly interviewed. He seems horrified that someone would shoot Cran, saying it must have been fallout due to the current PAX crisis.
<Arhn> Their orders still stand for good reason...'protect the galaxy from what we and our enemies left behind.'
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I wished to get away from the hostility your races spit at each other. 6She tilts her head, watching a small girl with her father.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> D-Don't leave me again. 6She says, looking up at Ariel.
<Xanatos`Durran> I understand completely. I'm getting tired of it all too.
* Ariel hesitates a moment, "Zephyr... it seems probable that things might become very chaotic in the next little while. If something should happen to me... I want you to go back to the others."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> W-What do you mean?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see. Yet you have not left for your other assignment. 6She notes.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "I decided not to run away."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And remain unhappy. 6She notes with a slight sting to her tone.
<Xanatos`Durran> I would have been unhappy if I left as well. *he adds*
<Kio> 14"Then shouldn't Myhr share that burden? But I suppose trying to let you see it the way the Myhr do is hopeless..must be why you need a Myhr.."
<Ariel> "I do not intend for anything to happen to me... but if-" 6She shakes her head, "No, it is not a matter of if. I have been put into a position to be used as a weapon by one man. To use you, and all of your kin, as weapons."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yet now you remain in a place it remains in your face daily.
<Arhn> The Myhr...live their lives. Why burden them? We are not cruel.
<Kio> 14"Becuase they are Erusians.."
<Xanatos`Durran> Eithher situation was unhappy, but at least with this choice there may be a way to make myself a bit happy once again.
* `Cole is now known as Kane`
<Arhn> Perhaps you are right...but it is not my voice alone.
* Kane` has left #taw
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And how will you accomplish that?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ...
* Xanatos`Durran shrugs, "I'll figure something out." He glances at Erevis. "PAX will be ending soon. Where do you plan on going?"
<Kio> 14"Exactly..they simple tire of being treated as if they were not part of the races..but I will do what I can.."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I have not considered it.
<Arhn> All I ask for is calm for now. I am trying to set things into motion...things that will change for the better.
<Xanatos`Durran> Would you come with me? *he asks as he turns to look at her*
* Ariel looks at Zephyr, and closes her eyes, "...prehaps it would be for the best if I was put into stasis until the situation is resolved."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You can't mean that, Ariel....
<Kio> 14"Maybe..PAX was supposed to be your trump card for the Erusians..it failed..you lost alot of standing because of it.."
<Ariel> "Can I risk him having some way to control me, to use all of you?"
<Arhn> This wasn't jsut about me.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> There... we don't...it could be...6She tries to find a good argument.
* Ariel pauses a moment, "Zephyr... you've spent a lot of time around Chad. Have you picked up on any of his technical know-how?"
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I confess I do not really know much. 6She says slowly.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... go where?
* Xanatos`Durran shrugs. "I haven't decided yet. Maybe a nice beach. I could use the vacation." He smirks.
<Ariel> "And still... you are no doubt more experienced with the technology here than I."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> What...do you need me to do?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 6She just stares at him, trying to decide if he is serious
<Kio> 14"Most of the blame will be blamed in you..it's how politicians work"
* Alicia has joined #TAW
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Alicia
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits at his desk, watching the holovid as the voting is about to come to an end.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at her. "Something wrong?"
<Alicia> NRP: Ack
* Alicia is now known as Red_Fox
<Red_Fox> NRP: Not too late, am I?
<DeathStar> NRP: 2 hours.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Shit
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You are a strange human, Xanatos Durran. 6She says simply. "However, I think I will see where the humans go next."
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: LOL.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Oh well, there's always the second part
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Second part?
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm sure they will go hunting for Venerator.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Two sessions
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Thats tomorrow.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> They will not have to go far if that is what they wish.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Yeah
* Xanatos`Durran arches his brow. "What do you mean?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You are all his tools. He will come to you.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren finally begins to drink the whiskey, making a face as he rubs the lower part of it.
<Xanatos`Durran> I'd rather you not be around him. *he glances down at the ground*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And what is that? You fear I will join him?
<Arhn> I will survive. There are greater matters at stake now.
<Xanatos`Durran> I fear he'll make you his tool as well. *he looks at her seriously*
<Kio> 14"Possibly.."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see. And why is that?
<Xanatos`Durran> You seem to be needed for this Origin thing, along with Ariel. I'm not sure how that will work, but I can assure you that you will be taken under his control as well.
<Ariel> "If you can find something that would take me down quickly, without killing me... I'm sure it would please you more than having to rely on an explosive."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And you fear the power he would attain if he gets his hands on Ariel and I. Of course.
<Arhn> Well...that is all I have to say.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I understand. I will...see what I can do. But..you would not really blow yourself up, would you?
<Xanatos`Durran> That...but then I would lose you and all my hopes would diminish. *he notes*
* Ariel hesitates, "...if it reaches that point, I would be as good as dead."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ...
* Kio nods lightly. 14"Very well..I suppose I should accept.." 2With that he moved out into the hallway
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I will do as you ask, but I will not allow you to destroy yourself.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Your hopes to retrieve Katrina. Xanatos Durran, you search for a dream you cannot realize. 6She looks distant.
<Ariel> "Then I pray sincerely that you are successful."
* Xanatos`Durran smiles. "Thats just the kind of guy I am. I get knocked down, but I pull myself back up and keep going. I never give up...never." He stares at her.
* Red_Fox watches the holovid in her quarters
<DeathStar> 6* The holovid keeps talking about the attempted assassination of General Cran's life.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis just walks off, perhaps wanting to get away from him.
* Xanatos`Durran moves to walk with her. "Am I bothering you?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Would it concern you if you were?
* Xanatos`Durran blinks at her, "Why yes...yes it would."
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods. "I will look into it right away." 6She begins to head to the hanger to use Chad's equipment.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Then yes. You bother me greatly. 6She says quickly.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Then I will be quiet."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Good.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis returns to the docking area in silence.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at her, he still seems to be smiling, but the smile fades, "I'm sorry."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And what are you apologizing for? 6She states in her neutral voice.
* Ariel gives Zephyr a hug before starting to wonder the station. Almost a tour.
<DeathStar> 6* Most of the crew seems to be glued to the holovids.
<Xanatos`Durran> For constantly remind you of me trying to get Katrina back, knowing full well what that means will happen to you. It is very threatening of me to do that. It is wrong so I'll stop."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren continues to drink his whiskey at his desk in the dark.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 6She turns to look at him, though her face is blank as usual.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> If it would please you, I would gladly destroy myself to get away from you all. 6She says flatly, then continues.
* Xanatos`Durran laughs a bit before following, "Do I annoy you that much?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You all do. 6She says flatly.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis heads back to the docking area, and without much trouble, picks out Durran's shutle.
<Xanatos`Durran> Then why do you care what the others do after PAX ends? *he steps up onto his shuttle*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> To see if you claw at each other's eyes. 6She hisses. Then stops. "No. That is dishonest. I do not know why."
* Ariel hesitates as she passes Warren's office.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "I assumed as much."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis sits down in the co-pilot seat.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren clears his throat as he keeps drinking the whiskey. The first time he's drank in a long, long time.
* Xanatos`Durran closes the ramp as he sits down, "I fear that whatever tie you have with Origin, we'll subconciously pull you towaard it."
<Ariel> "...your liver was recently beginning to show signs of improvement."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You speak of this Origin so threateningly, when no one knows what it is.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances up at Ariel, then snorts. "It's an old friend." 6He says, glancing at the bottle. "My only friend for many years."
<Xanatos`Durran> I've learned that most things that sound dangerous. Usually are.
* Xanatos`Durran begins to start his shuttle up.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I fear nothing.
<Xanatos`Durran> Because you are quite powerful. But i'm merely human. I have much to fear.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ...
<Ariel> "Do you believe your actions now will improve things?"
* Xanatos`Durran glances at her. As he lifts the shuttle up. "Or at least you will be once your powers return and then you'll kill us all for vengence, correct?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the bottle. "I have no faith left, Ariel. I threw myself into an ideal that a man made up."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> My powers will never return in such a manner. 6She notes, looking out the window.
<Xanatos`Durran> How come? *he moves the shuttle out of the fake colony atmosphere.*
<Ariel> "It was not an ideal he created. Only one he abused."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> My power transfer was interrupted by you all.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Who do I fight, Ariel? I'm a soldier. I have no idea who I'm suppose to fight now.
<Xanatos`Durran> Ah. Unforunate for you. But a chance of luck for us. *he notes once, staring ahead at spaace*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I could simply stab you if I wanted you dead. We are alone. 6She notes.
<Ariel> "Then fight for what is important to you."
* Xanatos`Durran laughs. "You'd find i'm a tough little bastard. I think I could take you." He muses.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Hardly. You are weak and frail.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren lowers her head. Such a simple truth. He looks up at her. "You're better than anything he can throw at you. Remember that."
* Red_Fox sighs and heads to the security room. This isn't the time to be alone
* Xanatos`Durran laughs again. "A bold claim. But I can take a hit."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Your brain is also weak. 6She says in insult.
* Xanatos`Durran scoffs, "Why I do believe you just hurt my feelings."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Good.
<Xanatos`Durran> Why are you so mean towards me? *he glances at her, not in a hurry to get to the station*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... I do not know. 6She says simply.
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra's computer beeps with an incoming message.
<Xanatos`Durran> Acting upon the resentment that Katrina had for me? *he narrows his eyes*
* Red_Fox looks around the security room, putting on the holovid there if it's not already on. Unless it's totally empty
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... No. 6She says simply. "Do you believe she resented you?"
<Ariel> "My strength lies merely in my beliefs." *shakes her head* "I cannot allow him to put those at risk."
<DeathStar> 6* The janitor is moping, but he doesn't seem to care if the holovid is on.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "I believed she did."
<DeathStar> <Warren> You will not have to worry about that. You have many friends. Zephyr and Darien. Me. 6He says calmly.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> She did not.
<Red_Fox> "I guess it's too much to expect that it'd still be staffed.."
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow, "Oh?"
<DeathStar> 6* So far Cran and Johnson's polls seem rather even, surprising given today's events. Perhaps many people think Cran will die and are pulling votes from him?
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *finally finishes talking to her people and closes her communication.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis runs a hand through her hair, a very Katrina like gesture, perhaps because she is evaluating Katrina's memories.
<Xanatos`Durran> Now i'm kinda curious. Just how did she feel about me?
<Red_Fox> .oO(Wouldn't surprise me now if Johnson was a Venerator pawn too...)
<DeathStar> <Erevis> She ... "loved" you. A strange emotion. 6She notes snidely.
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra's computer still flashes the message that's waiting to be open while Fox is in there looking at the monitors.
* Xanatos`Durran smiles despite himself. "Ah, but I ruined the option of her being with me he notes. Again with my fears.."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Hm. Perhaps you should have just made her yours instead of being so passive.
* Red_Fox glances over at the flashing computer
* Cassandra_Arakawa accesses her computer remotely from her quarters, having just stepped out of the shower.
<DeathStar> * Warren grabs the top for his bottle, sealing it and dropping it in the trashcan. He stands up slowly, looking at Ariel.
<DeathStar> 6* It seems to be a live message. She merely has to accept the connection.
<Xanatos`Durran> Made her..mine? *he arches a brow*
<Ariel> "If it comes down to it... you will not allow my childern to come to harm because of me, will you?"
* Red_Fox watches the comp, curious
* Cassandra_Arakawa accepts...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Do you humans not have some boring ritual to make one yours for life?
<DeathStar> <Warren> I will not allow any harm come to any of the Dragoons.
<Xanatos`Durran> Ah. Marriage...*he pauses to think* Yes, I probably should have...
<Xanatos`Durran> Though I never thought she would go for it.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam's face appears on the screen. It seems he's bleached his hair white since he was last around. "Well, hello Cass."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You will never know now, I suppose. 6She notes to him.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Can I see any of this? ^^;
<DeathStar> NRP: Sadly, no. ;)
<Red_Fox> NRP: Awww
<DeathStar> NRP: You can spy on Warren and Ariel, though, if you're quiet and sneaky about it.
* Kio moves into the security office, glancing around.
* Xanatos`Durran frowns now, "Perhaps." He sends the clearance codes and docks the shuttle. "Sorry for being such a bother, but I was worried about you. You are important to me."
* Red_Fox does indeed spy on Warren and Ariel then!
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ... ... ...what do you want?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You have stressed my importance to you several times. Though I am a meaningless commodity that cannot get you what you want.
<DeathStar> <Adam> Have you been watching the news? The whole Cran thing. A work of art, I like to think.
<Xanatos`Durran> What do I want? *he glances at her, the shuttle powering down*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren puts a hand on Ariel's shoulder. "Thank you for being here." 6He leans over to whisper in her ear. "Though I do not trust Darien in the least, I believe his feelings for you are real. Time is precious these days." 6He leans back, then turns and begins to leave the room.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You want Katrina McCormick back and believe by keeping me around, that you will gain this.
* Ariel hesitates there a moment. She looks down as Warren passes, her face ever slightly red.
* Xanatos`Durran smiles, "Perhaps i'm just passified enough by being around someone who looks like her in every way?'
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...you did that? Well, sure I voted Green...but what do you think you're doing?!
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks down the hallway, adjusting his uniform as he stops outside Arhn's room. He knocks once.
<DeathStar> <Adam> Getting rid of a bigger threat. Listen, Cassandra, I know you're out of the loop on the whole "Ven/Cran" thing, so I'm going to make you an offer. Bygones be bygones. You interested?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Do you enjoy my company because I look like her?
* Xanatos`Durran shakes his head, "No, I enjoy your company because of your brutal honesty. It is good to be around somone so honest amongst a pack of liars."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Warriors do not need deception to fight. 6She notes.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...I'm listening.
<Xanatos`Durran> Poor Warriors do. *he says, nodding*
<DeathStar> <Adam> PAX is going down. I mean, really going down. And Venerator's got his hooks deep into the military. Why not just join us? You can do the type of missions you were built to do. Just like me. It'll be like old times.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Hm. Yes. Perhaps you humans can understand.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> You mean an assassin.
<DeathStar> <Adam> You make it seem brutal. I mean, really, you're the security chief of NOTHING. You do NOTHING. No one refers to you. You stand there while everyone else does all the action. What you're doing is a thankless job that will be a footnote in history as "PAX: failed experiment"
* Xanatos`Durran smiles, "I would personally like to believe i'm more intellegent than what I appear." He shrugs, "Though most will tell you otherwise."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Your mind IS underdeveloped.
* Xanatos`Durran laughs. "You harm me with your words once again."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... I apologize.
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow, "Well...thats ok, i'm used to it by all accounts."
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis sits, staring at nothing
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *steps outside of her room, she rubs the back of her neck*
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Hey, at least the sex is good. *shrugs*
* Red_Fox continues to spy on Warren and Ariel surreptitiously
<Xanatos`Durran> ...*he stares out the viewport at the hanger* All of thie conspiracy garbage is annoying. I think you and me should just get away from it all.
<Ariel> NRP: Fox is talented. They're not in the same place.
<DeathStar> <Adam> Oh, right, that Erusian guy. Uh. Sure. So, really, this is what you want to do? Join my team, kiddo.
* Arhn is now known as Jackieness
<Red_Fox> NRP: Oh. :P
* Ariel heads back to her room, thinking about what Warren had told her earlier.
* Red_Fox spy's on Warren as Ariel leaves
<Red_Fox> NRP Spies on
<DeathStar> 6* Warren senses Fox is his enemy.
<Red_Fox> NRP: * A lot of small crimson vulpines sit on Ariel, spying
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: <Warren> *shoots Fox*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I do not run away from anything. 6She notes.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> And just what is your team anyway?
* Chad`Winters moves down the hallway, headng towards Arhn's room
<Red_Fox> NRP: Warren has sixth sense?
<DeathStar> <Adam> The winning team. Venerator's going to find this Origin shit and I plan to be there when he does. All you have to do is help us bring down PAX if they get in the way.
* Xanatos`Durran smiles, "I kinda figured you would say that." He sighs, "Hell, guess i'll be in for quite the fight then."
* Aina has joined #taw
<DeathStar> <Erevis> A warrior should look forward to a good battle.
* Ariel has quit IRC (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by Aina)))
* Aina is now known as Ariel
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
<Ariel> NRP: Great shooting Warren
<DeathStar> NRP: Sorry, sorry.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "But I don't personally see myself as being a warrior though...do you?"
<Cassandra_Arakawa> So you let Venerator do the dirty work and sweep in at the last minute, bump him off, and rule the galaxy?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You have beaten me, have you not? 6She says curtly, having not forgotten their battle.
<DeathStar> <Adam> I like how you think. 6He smiles, leaning in. "This is why you and I need to work together."
* Red_Fox backs off somewhat, leaving her surveilance passive
<Xanatos`Durran> I did nothing, it was a collective group attacking you at once. I just came in last to take all the glory. *he smiles*
<Cassandra_Arakawa> And here I thought you hated me.
<DeathStar> <Adam> Oh, you know how it is, babe. Thin line between love and hate.
* Chad`Winters knocks on Arhn's door.
* Chad`Winters is now known as Shiva`
<DeathStar> <Erevis> In my time we fought one on one. 6She notes distastefully, remembering the gangbang.
* Jackieness is now known as Arhn
* Arhn opens the door for Shiva.
<Xanatos`Durran> When it comes down to survival, you better believe people will group up to fight you if you are the enemy.
<DeathStar> NRP: Wait, WArren knocks and Shiva gets in?
<Xanatos`Durran> nRP: LOL.
<DeathStar> NRP: Damn exclusive club.
<Arhn> NRP: Wait...Chad, who I presume was meant to bu Shiva just knocked....and when did Warren knock? Hell, I'm half asleep.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: About 30 minutes ago.
<DeathStar> NRP: Yeah. Warren knocked earlier, but I noted you must be tired since you were typing slow, so I didn't press it
<DeathStar> <Erevis> How distasteful.
<DeathStar> NRP: Ignore Warren and talk with Shiva, if you want. ;) Less confusing
<Xanatos`Durran> The days of honor are long gone. *he notes*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Perhaps they are gone. 6She notes neutrally.
<Shiva`> It is done, the gears are in motion. The final key will be Earth's next move.
* Xanatos`Durran opens the ramp. "I wont keep you here any longer against your will. But i'm not trying to get you to go. I can't help but enjoy our convrsations."
<Arhn> ....and what do you think will happen?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... 6She glances at him, confusion on her face.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam leans back, throwing a ball up and down on the screen, obviously cocky.
* Red_Fox sits, and considers the situation... for once, she's trying to look at the big picture, despite how fuzzy it is in her mind
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sorry, lover boy. I have a no date policy concerning guys who try to blow my head off.
<Kio> NRP: *It ends up being Johns bomb, and he catches it wrong..it explodes..ending the transmission*
<DeathStar> <Adam> Alright, fine. Fine. So we don't hook up sexually. 6He stares at her. "The job offer is still good, though."
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL!
<DeathStar> NRP: I forgot that John did that
<Shiva`> The Cartel will do what they can to try and keep this Alliance together, but it's only so good if they go for it.
* Xanatos`Durran sits there neutrally, "You seem confused?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am beginning to accept it is a general emotion people experience when speaking with you.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I don't do evil.
* Xanatos`Durran laughs at that, "Perhaps it is just with you?"
<Arhn> We have to hold it together.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam sighs, letting the ball hit the ground. "You just had to make us enemies, didn't you, Cass? Because now I have to go there and stop PAX myself."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> You haven't exactly inspired my confidence. Prove me wrong and maybe I might say yes...but you'll have your work cut out for you.
<DeathStar> 6* Adam taps his fingers on the desk. "Then I'll see what I can do. Be seeing you real soon, Cassandra Arakawa." 6He ends the transmission.
<Kio> NRP: What..Cass is gonna take HIS offer instead of Ry's!? :X
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Perhaps so. 6She notes reluctantly.
<Shiva`> Anything is possible but if the cost becomes to great...The Cartel will be forced to retract it's offers.
* Cassandra_Arakawa taps on her computer and sets the stations to high alert.
* Xanatos`Durran sits there quitely, obviously thinking now.
<DeathStar> NRP: *Cass steps out of her room and Adam is there* <Adam> Soon enough?
* Red_Fox blinks, noting the sudden jump to high alert, and activates her comm
<Red_Fox> *comm* "Hey, what's with the alert?"
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *comm* I am expecting a terrorist attack.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes the comm. "A terrorist attack? By who?"
* Kio glancs up at the alerts. 14"Bah"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr glances up.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the alert status.
* Red_Fox gathers her equipment, readying herself
<Xanatos`Durran> Hold old are you exactly? *he glances at Erevis*
<DeathStar> 6* The janitor, seeing the status alert go on, grabs his bucket and mop and leaves.
<Xanatos`Durran> nRP: how*
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *comm* Adam. Guy who tried to kill me.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... older than before time began.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Why would he attack us again?
<Red_Fox> NRP: How can you be older than time? O.o
* Xanatos`Durran narrows his eyes, "Seriously...you said back in your time Honor was still around."
<DeathStar> NRP: Good question
<DeathStar> NRP: But there is explanations
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances at him. "Do not ask questions if you do not accept responses."
<Red_Fox> NRP: <Erevis> I was in Pre-IRC TAW.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *comm* He's out to shut us down. He want this Origin thing too.
* Xanatos`Durran frowns, "In your time you fought in one on one...if you are older than time, there had to be another?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... hell.
<DeathStar> <Darien> You think he's after Erevis?
<Arhn> The cost of failure will be greater than anything you can imagination.
<Red_Fox> *comm* Well... looks like they're not wasting any more time...
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances at him blankly.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *comm* He's the one who took that shot at Cran.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien rubs his face. "This isn't happening."
* Xanatos`Durran arces his brow, "...Was there?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> We were many.
<Xanatos`Durran> ...What happened to all of you?
* Red_Fox watches the monitors, fully alert now. The election results can wait.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... your time began. 6She says simply.
* Xanatos`Durran gets a confused look, "How did that...?'
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis says nothing more.
* Xanatos`Durran narrows his eyes, "You aren't going to tell me anymore, now are you?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am not.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Would I have been able to pick up Erevis and Xan's speech?
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *comm* Anyway, he wants Cran out of the way because he wants Venerator to lead him to Origin.
<DeathStar> NRP: They're on a shuttle, I tihnk
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: In my shuttle.
<Red_Fox> NRP: Then no.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Right. :P
<DeathStar> <Darien> And how are we going to get in his way? If Cran won the election, PAX was finished.
<Shiva`> At it's essence Arhn, the Cartel is a business...And war is good business.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *comm* I think he's trying to force Venerator's hand.
<Red_Fox> *comm* "I don't mind Cran being 'out of the way', but there's no way I'm letting Venerator lead anyone to Origin!"
* Xanatos`Durran stands, "Well I think you should come with me back to my room, that chatter that was on my comm has me worried. This Adam guy is dangerous."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... come back to your room? 6She notes, glancing at him oddly. "Fine."
<DeathStar> <Elayne Trenton> And it seems the polls are in and finished. Folks, EarthGov's President is none other than ....
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Thu Jun 08 23:19:46 2006