The Alien Wars 5: Trinity

Spotlight Session 6

Session Start: Wed May 19 19:10:41 2010
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20100519.log'
<DeathStar> Spotlight Session #6: Big, Bad, and Black
<DeathStar> Date: 10-592.1.14
<DeathStar> Location: The Bar
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sits in the bar, early in the morning, wearing church clothes and reading through the bible while he waits for Leyaeh to show up, since she said she was interested in church. Katrina carefully focuses on other customers.
<Jen> * Leyaeh does indeed show, wearing one of her nice outfits she's shown up in after seeing Chad lately, since she heard that was proper. Though for her, nice clothes are a somewhat tight, silk affair and a fine silver pin in her hair.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya walks in, yawning and sits down at the bar to order a breakfast, rubbing her hands together; her hair is in a ponytail and she's wearing a simple white shirt and khaki like pants. She pulls out her datapad to read over
<Kit> 6Dawn sneaks up behind Aya and puts his hands over her eyes.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya blinks a moment, about to stiffen, then smiles and relaxes. "Hmmm, could that be... Jared?" 6* She says, clearly pulling the name out of thin air
<Kulix> *Naone hoists a tray, balancing it over her head as she bustles over to Aya, setting down the breakfast she ordered, checking to see if she needs anything else as she glances around the room at her other tables, somewhat busy today*
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin glances over at Leyaeh, noticing some circles under her eyes from being up late. "Good morning, Miss Leyaeh."
<Jen> * Leyaeh smiles as she rusb her eyes a bit. "Morning Ambassador." *she yawns a bit* "Sorry for seeming so sleepy... was up late."
<Kulix> *Naone perks up, waving as she notices Leyaeh walk in. She brings up her datapad, preparing her usual order as she bustles to refill more drinks*
<DeathStar> 6* Aya points at some coffee to let Naone know what she wants
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Doing anything interesting?
<Kit> 6Dawn leans back from Aya, looking mortified
<Jen> * Leyaeh blushes slightly. "A-A bit, I was spending time with my niece."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I see. 6* He peers at Naone.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya looks back, then smiles. "Hi, Dawn. I was teasing." 6* She holds out her arms for a hug.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina moves over to Dawn, putting a hand on his back. "Can I get you anything, Dawn?"
<Jen> * Leyaeh rubs her ear. "So where does this ritual take place?"
<Kit> 6Dawn jerks, then smiles, hugging her. He nods to Katrina, gesturing to the coffee Aya pointed out, but signals for some honey and cream with it.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Ritual? It's not a ritual. 6* He shakes his head. "It's a gathering of people who want to hear the word of God. There's a place in the garden that we're allowed to meet until we settle on if we want to hold a gathering elsewhere. Some races don't appreciate our religion, and Erevis has yet to designate a religious area."
<Kulix> *Naone sets the empty coffee mug before Aya, pouring the coffee for her and setting out some creamers* Enjoy!
<Jen> * Leyaeh nods a little. "I see... well I'd really like to see it in action. The book you gave me describes several different ceremonies."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles and moves over to get the coffee ready. Aya takes Dawn's hand and helps him into the seat beside her; her datapad is flashing through genetic sequences right now.
<Chad`Winters> 6Two hands come around Dawn and Aya and pull them into a light hug from behind
<DeathStar> 6* Aya stiffens again briefly as she turns around to look, relaxing again after just a moment
<Kit> 6Dawn does the same and peers back, squinting
<Chad`Winters> Odd way of greeting your father in law. 6He leans over, giving his daughter a kiss on the side of the head. 1"Morning."
<Kit> 6Dawn blinks, then takes a step back and takes a bow in reverence, a la theatrical performance
<DeathStar> <Aya> Morning, Daddy. 6* Katrina sets out Dawn's coffee.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin smiles. "Well, hopefully you'll enjoy it." 6* He raises his voice for others to hear. "Everyone is welcome to attend, of course."
* Chad`Winters moves over and plops down on the free side of his daughter.
<Kulix> *Naone slides up beside Paladin and Leyaeh's table, waving cutely in her waitress outfit at Paladin as she leans over to give her auntie a hug around the shoulder* Heya Auntie. I put your burger in. Who's your friend?
<DeathStar> 6* Aya peers over at Paladin, blinking, then is clearly thinking if she should pretend not to have heard, or politely decline.
<Jen> * Leyeah smiles and kisses her forehead. "This is Gordon Paladin, he's Earth's Ambassador, and he's taking me to a religous ceremony today, called Church."
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart walks in, her hair a mess and smelling of sex; her captain's uniform is neat, however, and she strides calmly along; but upon hearing religious ceremony and church, makes a cough snort sound and sits in a booth away from them
<DeathStar> 6* KAtrina blinks, then beams. "Ice, you're back finally."
<Jen> * Leyaeh blushes a bit more.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> A pleasure to meet you. 6* He says to Naone
<Kulix> *Naone bows, smiling to Paladin* I'm Naone Cridhe, Leyaeh's niece. The pleasure is all mine *She says, giggling, blishing as she leans to whisper in Leyaeh's ear*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina walks over and hugs Iceheart, who returns the hug
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Would you be interested in attending church as well, Naone?
<DeathStar> 6* Aya sighs in relief as Paladin is sidetracked, shaking her head once
<Jen> * Leyeah droops her ears a moment and shakes her head at Naone gently, ruffling her hair.
<Chad`Winters> Dodged a bullet. 6He notes.
<Kit> 6Arms drape over Katrina's shoulders from behind.
<Jen> Leyaeh> "If she wants, of course." *she smiles*
<Kit> 6Dawn glances around Aya from having hid behind her at mention of church
<Kulix> <Naone> I've got work actually. *She eeps, shying away from Leyaeh and readjusting her hair* But was there anything I could get you and auntie while you wait?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances behind her
<DeathStar> <Paladin> A coffee only, please. Black.
<DeathStar> <Aya> I don't understand how people can believe in such a book with so many contradictions and made up stories. 6* She notes
<Jen> * Leyaeh smiles a bit. "Some juice, sweetie."
<Kit> 6Dawn guiltily scratches his cheek and peers to the side when Aya says that.
<Kulix> <Naone> Sure thing. *She bounds away to prepare the drinks*
<Kit> 6Freyja is hanging onto Katrina, smiling cheerfully. 1"Katrinasan..."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya peers at Dawn curiously. "You believe in that book?"
<Chad`Winters> It becomes harder to believe when you take into consideration what's beyond Earth's border.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Freyja! 6* She turns and hugs her happily, kissing her on the lips in greeting
<Kit> 6Dawn shrugs slightly. 1"Nice... to believe in... something.."
<DeathStar> <Aya> I believe in people
<DeathStar> <Aya> Like you two. 6* She smiles.
<Kit> 6Dawn winces, smiling sheepishly. 1"Only.. believe in some.."
<DeathStar> <Aya> I like to think people do good as the general rule and that those who do bad are the minority.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin folds his hands together, glancing at Leyaeh. "She seems like a good girl."
<Chad`Winters> It's a good thing to believe in.
<Jen> * Leyaeh smiles softly. "She's a very good girl. She's going to do well on this ship."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> We also have evening services; perhaps you could bring her by if you enjoy this morning's service.
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Sure, I'll have to ask her mother though."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin glances at Katrina and Freyja kissing, making a slight tisk sound
<Kit> <Dawn> You're... not the opposite..?" 6He glances at Chad curiously.
<Kulix> *Naone returns with the juice and coffee, placing them infront of her aunt and Paladin, setting out the creamers as well* You should come by tonight Auntie, I told mom about what happened and she says she cant wait to see you!
<DeathStar> <Paladin> What happened? 6* He glances back at Naone and Leyaeh.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya drinks her coffee with a satisfied sound
<Jen> * Leyaeh blinks and deadpans a moment, putting a finger to her lips.
<Chad`Winters> Depends on my mood.
<Kulix> *Naone giggles* Dont worry Auntie, I only told Elyaeh what happened because you two are sisters. *She puts a finger over her lips as she winks at Paladin, as if to say its a secret*
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin studies them, his face black
<DeathStar> <Aya> What do you believe in, Dawn?
<Kit> 6Dawn makes a face and boggles at that, sipping his coffee after mixing in copious sugar and cream.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina breaks off the kiss finally, smiling. "I'm glad to see you both again. ... Whaaaaaat's this?" 6* She lifts up Freyja's hand
<Kit> <Freyja> Oh, um. You know.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Mmmmhmm, mmmmmhmmmm. Tell me more.
<Jen> * Leyaeh coughs a bit. "That's fine, dear. Still it's a thing between us girls." *she notes* "I might bring you to this Church if it is interesting."
<Kulix> <Naone> Oh? Will there be boys there? *She seems interested*
<Kit> <Freyja> She's mine. All mine?" 6She grins sheepishly.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin frowns. "A young girl shouldn't go to church simply to meet boys."
<DeathStar> <Iceheart> Oh? I'm all yours? Are you going to tie me up every night and whip me?
<Jen> * Leyaeh smiles, "Perhaps not, but she's still a healthy young lady."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin peers over at Ice and Freyja again, frowning
<Kit> <Freyja> I-If you like!
<DeathStar> <Iceheart> Ooo, I like
<DeathStar> 6* Aya keeps watching Dawn, waiting
<Kulix> <Naone> Oh, one second. *She blinks noticing Ice and Freyja. She heads over, waving at the two* Oh hi, I got sidetracked. How are the two of you this morning? *She asks, pulling out her datapad and stylus to write an order as she glances towards Aya to see if she needs a refill*
<Kit> 6Dawn panicks and leans in to kiss Aya
<DeathStar> 6* Aya blinks as she's kissed, blushing a bit at the distraction
<Chad`Winters> Afraid she'll judge you differently because of your beliefs, Dawn?
<DeathStar> <Iceheart> I'm good. Looking forward to tonight.
<Jen> * Leyaeh rubs her ear a little. She sips her drink nervously.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin peers back at Leyaeh. "Since she is a healthy young woman, you should make sure to teach her the proper lessons about life and boys so she doesn't grow up with wrong notions.
<Kit> 6Dawn eyes Chad, and leans Aya back in the chair, getting more intimate.
<Kulix> <Naone> What about Freyja?
<DeathStar> 6* Aya blushes more, closing her eyes with embarrassment despite enjoying the kiss, clearly not used to public displays like this
<Kit> <Freyja> Raspberry tea!
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina admires the ring with a girly smile
* Chad`Winters takes a drink of his tea, since Dawn's choosing to avoid the subject
<Jen> * Leyaeh flicks an ear a little. "You mean... saving herself until she finds a mate?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> The strictest followers of the Bible believe that should be the case - not everyone does it, though, even if it is a sin. But even if you don't wait before marriage, you shouldn't just sleep around with just anyone.
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart eyes Paladin in annoyance, clicking her teeth
<Kulix> *Naone smiles chipperly, moving over to refill Aya's cup before beggining to brew Freyja's tea*
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Well... that's common sense, sleeping with the wrong people can be dangerous."
<Kit> 6Elwyn leans around Paladin, whistling in awe. 1"Man, I'm beyond saving then."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> And it demeans what god intended for us - it should be special. 6* He peers at Elwyn, then at a six year old Billy next to her, wearing a lolita outfit and clingy lewdly to Elwyn. He makes a face and shakes his head
<Kit> <Elwyn> B-But it is special. I like it more than anything else!
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Oh them..." *she follows his gaze* "Don't worry, Billy's whatever she chooses to be."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> ... and does it make it anymore right when she chooses to look like a child? 6* He asks, rising to his feet. "I'll head to the garden now."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya finally breaks free to get some air and looks flustered, peering around to see if anyone was watching
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin lays down his credits and a tip for Naone before moving for the teleporter.
<Kit> <Elwyn> Is Earth always pushing its religious beliefs off on others?
<Jen> * Leyaeh gets up, nodding. "Alright... let's go then. And... I don't know. Age is so hard to judge around here."
<Jen> * Leyaeh follows him over.
<Kit> <Elwyn> That's going to make it awfully stuffy when I visit in a few days!" 6She calls after Paladin
<DeathStar> <Billy> That's what all christians do.
<Chad`Winters> Nothing to worry about, peanut.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy eyes her nails. "Yet look at all the wars they caused in the name of god."
<Chad`Winters> One of the benefits of religious talk. It overwhelms other things.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin peers back at Billy now, frowning more so
<Kulix> *Naone moves, baring a tray over her shoulder as she brings Freyja her tea, setting it down with a straw and lemon, before waving at Paladin and Leyaeh as they leave* By Auntie, Auntie's friend. It was nice to meet you!
<DeathStar> 6* Aya frowns a bit at the tension as Paladin eyes Billy; a moment passes, then Paladin walks off after saying he'll pray for her soul
<DeathStar> <Billy> Hey, least I got one thanks to Freyja momma! Your god didn't give me one, that's for sure. Fufufu
<Jen> * Leyaeh looks a bit nervously at Paladin again.
<Kit> <Freyja> Billy! Behave!
<Kit> 6Elwyn chuckles on the other hand. 1"No hard feelings, ambassador!"
<DeathStar> 6* Billy sways side to side innocently after Paladin ports off. "But I am, Freyja momma. I didn't show him my butt."
<DeathStar> <Iceheart> Shew, thank 'god' that one is gone. 6* She notes, leaning back. "I just love the judgemental type."
<Kulix> *Naone eyes the arguing sadly, not sure what thier talking about as she moves over to pick up the credits* Why do people have to fight?
<Kit> <Freyja> I'd like to think the people are more judgmental than their god.
<DeathStar> <Billy> 'cause people love to force beliefs down others' throats
<Chad`Winters> A side effect of religions and beliefs. 6He notes to Naone
<DeathStar> <CHIP> I believe you should all worship me.
<Kit> <Elwyn> I believe in love.
<DeathStar> <Aya> That's a nice thing to believe in, Miss. Elwyn
<Kit> 6Elwyn smiles playfully. 1"Tough love."
<DeathStar> 6* Aya blinks at that
<Chad`Winters> You expected something less than that, peanut?
<Kit> <Elwyn> Not familiar? I could teach you later, sweetie?" 6She smiles, with a silver tongue.
<Kit> 6Dawn eyes her, twitching a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya jerks at that, then mumbles something about work, grabbing her datapad and eyeing it nervously
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* After spending a boring hour listening to lectures, having to give up credits, and poor singing, the church 'ritual' continues in the garden. Finally, with the main stuff out of the way, people are approaching the podium to discuss 'problems they see'.
<DeathStar> 6* One woman walks to the podium, peering at the congregation. "I believe we need to speak to the PAX government about the dress codes allowed on this ship; people are allowed to be naked in the garden and swim that in the ponds. I've even seen people having sex in the garden. It's outrageous!"
<Jen> * Leyaeh sits, for some reason able to deal with all this, possibly from all this time staring at security monitors. Not that watching the wonderful people of the PAX do things isn't interesting! She stretches a bit, looking to Paladin.
<Jen> * Leyaeh looks back, raising a brow. "When do they..."
<DeathStar> 6* People murmur agreement in the crowd, and Paladin quietly nods once. Billy, meanwhile, spies from a spot in some bushes nearby, fufufing
<DeathStar> <Billy> Maybe we should get naked and do that right now
<DeathStar> 6* Another person walks up and begins to complain about the poor section and how they keep stealing from businesses and something needs to be done - either find them jobs or get them off the ship back to Earth; there's more murmurs of consent, and people begin to discuss various options to raise money to get them off the ship
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Shouldn't there at least be an effort to find them jobs?"
<DeathStar> 6* Some people glance at Leyaeh. "Where would we find jobs for these growing numbers?" 6* One asks
<DeathStar> 6* Another person yells out. "We should blame the captain; they allowed credit to rope people into spending and finding places to live, but when no jobs appeared, they couldn't pay the credits back and now have to live in the poor zone."
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Erevis doesn't like the poor zone either, she's been working to correct it."
<DeathStar> 6* Another person eyes Leyaeh. "Doing what? We haven't seen any differences, and more people arrive daily. It's terrible. They should put a halt to people boarding the ship until it's fixed."
<DeathStar> 6* One black guy says they're just looking for a slave a labor force.
<Jen> * Leyaeh twitches her ear.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> It's not a situation that can be fixed overnight, everyone; every planet has those unemployed and starving to death. At least the PAX hasn't had any such deaths yet, and there's free medical care here
<DeathStar> <Paladin> We should focus on solutions for those without jobs. 6* One person notes that they should be allowed to live in zones where the rich have made up miles and miles of space for themselves.
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Miles of space...?"
<DeathStar> <Guy> Yeah, I heard the head engineer has 4 miles of beach that he lives on - alone!
<Jen> * Leyaeh tilts her head. "Isn't that an exaggeration?"
<Jen> Leyaeh> "His family shares the zone, I believe..."
<DeathStar> <Guy> Yeah, well, you could fit a hundred people on that much beach, I bet!
<DeathStar> 6* A lot of people murmur agreement, wearing ratty clothes - clearly people from the poor zone
<Jen> Leyaeh> "I don't believe it was that big at all... but I can find out the actual sizes of the zone if you wish."
<DeathStar> <Another Guy> I say we demand they give us that space!
<Kit> <Elwyn> Woah, woah, woah!
<DeathStar> 6* More people murmur agreement, standing up and clapping. With it clear the meeting has gotten out of hand, the priest urges them to remain calm and look t othe bible for guidance and ask what Jesus would do
<DeathStar> <Billy> Looks like a riot! Go church! 6 *She notes
<Jen> Leyaeh> "He pays the rent for the space, I believe if a sufficient amount of credits could be garnished, that could be possible. Why don't lower income groups pitch in together?"
<Kit> 6Elwyn pinches Billy's ear, getting out of the bushes. 1"Hey! Chill out!"
<DeathStar> 6* They eye Leyaeh darkly. "We don't make any income!! They should be letting us live there for free!" 6* More people clap in agreement, then turn to eye Elwyn and Billy
<DeathStar> 6* Billy flails along, owowowing
<Jen> Leyaeh> "So if you don't work or make any effort, you should be rewarded?"
<Kit> <Elwyn> Laychan, shut it!
<DeathStar> 6* A lot of people look at Leyaeh angerily. "Are you saying we're not trying?! Miss 'security officer'.
<DeathStar> 6* One person, clearly one of the poor people, yells out. "She's probably here to arrest us!"
<Jen> Leyaeh> "I... no I'm not saying that..."
<Jen> Leyaeh> "I'm not even in uniform..."
<DeathStar> 6* This causes more of a commotion, and several people dart off, and the priest says as the group disorganizes
<DeathStar> 6* Billy watches the majority leave, mostly humans from the poor zone, while the remaining people shake their heads sadly
<Kit> 6Elwyn twitches, then brings out a whip and cracks it across the ground loud
<DeathStar> *says = sighs
<Kit> <Elwyn> I said chill out god damn it!
<DeathStar> 6* The priest draws in his breath at her curse, and Paladin makes a face. One poor kid stops and stares, wide eyed
<DeathStar> <Priest> Young lady, please do not use such language here...
<Kit> <Elwyn> Fuckin' cowards! Running off isn't going to solve your problem either!
<Kit> 6Elwyn makes a face at the priest. 1"Oh, can it, gramps."
<Jen> * Leyaeh frowns and rubs her ear a little. She looks at Paladin. "Sorry... I didn't mean to ruin Church."
<Kit> <Elwyn> I don't see you passing the collection plate either.
<DeathStar> 6* The priest frowns, then peers at the remaining congretation. "Today's service is over. We will speak more tonight." 6* He moves to take the credits they got and moves off
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sighs, rubbing his face as he eyes Elwyn, shaking his head. "Why are you here?"
<Kit> <Elwyn> I don't give a damn about the service, but it's true. They talk about the issues on this ship that are pushed under the table at the ambassdorial meetings.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> So now you accuse the ambassadors for not discussing such situations? 6* He asks stiffly
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Far as I know everyone's been talking about it..."
<DeathStar> 6* Billy sways side to side.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> A good number of the poor on this ship is human, which means they're likely from Earth or it's colonies, which means they are my concern, and I bring up their well being constantly.
<Kit> <Elwyn> You're honestly going to tell me the PAX meetings have addressed the poor zone? Hello? It's been like two years.
<Kit> <Elwyn> They're on the PAX. It may be an Earth stemmed problem, but they're here now. You can't deal with it on your own or it'd be done with already.
<Jen> * Leyaeh sits up and sighs a bit. "They spoke many of the points that have been said before. There's not a lot that can be done without everyone cooperating. Those who are working to make a living are generally too busy to give pause. The poor want to be serviced and given everything and the rich... well actually the rich on this ship are trying."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Perhaps you should speak to those who control the PAX, then, instead of throwing out accussations at people about what they are or are not doing
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin turns and walks off into teh garden
<Kit> <Elwyn> I didn't until they started bitching and spouting about being handed charity or just shipping them off.
<Jen> * Leyaeh frowns and moves after Paladin.
<DeathStar> <Billy> Hm. Maybe we could make them all work for us!
<Kit> 6Elwyn points at Paladin accusingly. 1'I ran away from home, Paladin. To make it in life you can't just 'end up' somewhere and expect everything to work out. It's a constant struggle."
<DeathStar> <Billy> I could use someone to mop the ship's decks
<Kit> <Elwyn> Maybe rather than bitching about it, I'd like to do something about it.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin looks back at Elwyn. "These people have no where to go and can't get off the ship because the shuttle captains won't take them without fare. Even when Erevis uses PAX shuttles as offers to rides, a lot of the times we're not even near Earth for them to consider getting off
<DeathStar> <Paladin> These people are desperate.
<Kit> <Elwyn> No shit. And guess what I am.
<DeathStar> <Billy> A sexy, sexy bitch?
<Kit> <Elwyn> With a ship integrated with long-range technology.
<Jen> * Leyaeh flicks an ear. "Are you saying you're going to start ferrying the poor off the ship?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Then perhaps you should do something for these people that 'we' aren't. 6* He turns and walks on again
<Kit> 6Elwyn crosses her arms. 1"And a way to get people interested in actually working for a living a way to work."
<Jen> * Leyaeh trails after Paladin.
<Kit> <Elwyn> Maybe I will! I've had enough of observing people's backs.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy peers at Elwyn, then shows her her chest
<Kit> <Elwyn> Pardon my rudeness when I'm the one looking down next time.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin walks through the beautiful garden, eyeing squatters who choose to live here instead of the poor zone, eating off the fruit trees and leaving a lot barren
<Kit> 6Elwyn lays an arm around Billy. 1"C'mon, Andrea. We need to have a word with the redheads.
<DeathStar> 6* Some trees have even been chopped down to make 'shacks' - though these are deeper into the garden that's many square miles.
<DeathStar> <Billy> Do we get to tie them up and have words with their lower regions?
<Jen> * Leyaeh flicks an ear. "It is getting out of hand though..."
<Kit> <Elwyn> Depends on how convincing we are.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> It's because people keep bringing others to this ship who hope to make a new life, and find that PAX's economic system is just in it's infintry still so there's not a lot of jobs
<Kit> 6Elwyn chuckles, heading for the telepad with Billy. 1"It'll be fun either way. I won't take no for an answer."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> A lot of people are beginning to hate the Famfrits as well. 6* He notes mournfully
<DeathStar> 6* Billy shifts to let Elwyn carry her along like she were a small child
<Jen> Leyaeh> "...Why? We have enough issues among ourselves to be doing others harm."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> They believe Erevis shows them favoritism when it comes to a job. 90% of your people have jobs, since you were here first, and your homeworld was destroyed; they believe you get special treatment since Erevis' wife is a famfrit
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Odd... couldn't Erevis being mostly human be an equally logical reason to think humans get some favortism? Or her relationship to Xanatos?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> They all consider her a Progenitor, I believe, or a 'self-proclaimed goddess'. And I don't think anyone really knows about her relationship with Durran." 6* He makes a face at it
<Jen> * Leyaeh sighs a bit. "Well, maybe we can put our heads together and think of someting, at least temporarily, that can offer people jobs."
<Kit> 6Elwyn heads to 3B
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin glances as his datapad beeps. "Hm, it seems the Tsivrixsh Ambassador is putting together an emergency meeting. I should go."
<Jen> * Leyaeh nods a little. "Alright... maybe I can try this Church again tonight? It doesn't usually end like that, does it?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Not usually, no. 6* He offers a tight smile
<Jen> * Leyaeh smiles back weakly. "I'm sorry for... causing trouble. I'll keep quiet next time."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> It is alright, everyone should speak their mind. 6* He pats her shoulder, then moves off
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Peace Delegation Zone (Zone 2). Meeting Hall. So Zone 2-A
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sits there with the other ambassadors as the Tsivrixsh Ambassador speaks. Erevis sits there as well, wearing her captain uniform, as she watches, a frown on her face, already knowing what it's about it seems.
<Jen> * Ziranth sits in his chair, looking like he was jut roused, while Keiran floats to one side in his encouter suit.
<DeathStar> <Tsivrixsh Ambassador> I have gone about purchasing 9 personal zones. 6* He notes, meaning he's buying about 1/3rd of them that has been set up. While more can be made open, they were shut down to conserve power
<DeathStar> 6* Several ambassadors murmur at that, while the Ridiarium Ambassador goes "BUYING PAX!"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> 9 personal zones? <Tsivrixsh Ambassador> Yes. With the option of buying 5 more soon. 6* Erevis frowns more
<Jen> Keiran> "The mask of commerce has alternative means... why was this done?"
<Jen> Ziranth> "So he's buying living space, are we going to be seeing more Tsivrivxsh?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> That's a great deal of zones. And they all take a good amount of power. <Kyun> Which the credits more than cover with profit. It will help the PAX bring in some much needed money, won't it?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> ... 6* He glances at Ziranth, then back at Kyun
<DeathStar> <Kyun> Some of the zones will be for Tsivrixsh yet, but I'm having 7 of the zones be open to the poor people to live in. I will have the zones form apartment buildings with a nice beach for them to relax on. It should help deal with the growing problem I've been hearing about
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis shifts in her seat, trying her best to keep her face neutral, which she pulls off, though her fingers are digging into the table.
<Jen> Keiran> "The Tsivrivxsh show great generosity. The Vapaad find this agreeable."
<DeathStar> <Kyun> It won't help with the job problem, or the lack of food, but at least they will have better living space. Since I'm buying so many zones, it was required of me to let the other ambassadors know, so they don't think I'm trying to... take over the PAX or something. We all know it's not as if I'm buying shares into PAX
<DeathStar> 6* Kyun nods gratefully to Keiran. "I trust no one will disapprove of my aid to the unfortunate?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> ... 6* He eyes Kyun, knowing it would be political suicide to say anything against it, so he says nothing
<Jen> Ziranth> "Hard to argue with it, this also brings some concerns, just how bad is this poverty situation?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> We've discussed it many times already, Ambassador. We all know it grows worse by the day
<DeathStar> <Paladin> So far none of them have starved to death, thanks to soup kitchens, and the hospital giving free treatment, but crime is slowly becoming a problem as well
<DeathStar> 6* Kyun sits down after there are no arguments, settling back
<Jen> Ziranth> "All well and good. I'll discuss with my people if there's anything we can offer to help these people as well. If the Tsivrivxsh are going to put such an effort, we must match them."
<DeathStar> <Kyun> I will look into buying more zones and stores in PAX, then, and see if we can offer jobs to the people. But first thing is first, we should work on getting them a fine place to live. I imagine this will take several weeks to get set up and people trusting the apartments are a good idea; I will speak to them personally about it
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis speaks, her voice strained. "Your generousity is limitless, Ambassador Kyun. I am glad you are doing so much and providing the people a place to live, as well as credits to the PAX to open up more windows of opportunity. 6* She forces a bow
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin eyes her once, then eyes Kyun
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: The Bar
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sits in the bar, quietly in a booth eyeing a glass of alcohol. Ao enters, and moves to a spot she agreed to meet Elwyn, considering she keeps her zone locked
<DeathStar> 6* So far there's been no offical announcement of the personal zones, but it's sure to come soon. Word has already gotten out about Erevis' obvious displeasure about something the Tsivrixsh Ambassador did
* Jen steps into the bar, fixing her labcoat and walks along, she pauses as she sees Palading, giving him a wave. "How're you doing sir?"
<Kulix> *Naone stacks glasses at the bar, going about her business*
<Kit> 6Elwyn rushes and and literally drops Billy in Ao's lap, dropping to sit opposite of her with Isis clutched on her own, despite being close in size.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis' ears are drooped with embarrassment, looking flustered
<DeathStar> 6* Ao eyes Billy, who looks cute; she shoves her to the side on the booth
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin peers at Jen. "Well, Miss. Carmichael."
<Jen> "Hello Ambassador." *she gives him a warm smile* "Everything alright? You seem a little gloomy."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I'd just like to be alone for a bit to think
<Jen> "Oh! No problem." *she steps back a bit* "I'll leave you to your drink then."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin nods, peering back at the drink
<Kit> 6Elwyn rests her chin on Isis' shoulder. 1"Relax cutie. Nothing's going to get you on my lap."
* Jen moves over to the bar and takes a seat, on a break.
<DeathStar> <Isis> I-I-I--
<DeathStar> <Ao> What did you want?
<Kit> <Elwyn> You two know most about CHIP's drive functions. And you got good heads on your shoulders. I want to make a business deal.
<DeathStar> <Ao> ... 6* She eyes her dubiously, while Isis looks confused
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin shifts his gaze slightly toward Elwyn, listening in
<Kit> <Elwyn> To put it simply, my ship's a hodgepodge of old earth technology, cartel leftovers and stuff we've found no longer necessary on PAX. It's got all the potential, but not the means to use any of it. My schedule's also going to get a bit funky with going to Earth.
<DeathStar> <Ao> And?
<Kit> <Elwyn> I have it running, but I'd like to get it beyond 'working' very soon. I'll have funds." 6She gestures.
<Kulix> *Naone slides over to Jen, cleaning out a glass with a white cloth* Heya Jen. Talked to Erevis lately? Word is she's been pissed, Athena wont tell me the details.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks over at Jennfier as she cleans a dish
<Kit> <Elwyn> I just know the basics. Ischan here should know what it needs to level up. You probably know more about the progenitor technology at this point than even Revichan does.
<DeathStar> <Ao> You want PAX technology on your ship
<Jen> "We don't really talk much on a personal level... but she has been a little moody though."
<Kit> <Elwyn> Mmm. Not so much want. I'm old-fashioned thanks to mama. But to fulfill Andrea's dreams and help out the homeless, it's going to be necessary.
<DeathStar> 6* Billy jerks at that
<DeathStar> <Ao> I can't give you the technology. 6* She notes simply
<Kit> <Elwyn> I'm not asking for it.
<DeathStar> 6* Ao eyes her more now, her eyes slitting a bit. "Oh?"
<Kit> 6Elwyn gets an excited look. 1"Oh, I'll take it from you, if I have to. I'll enjoy it, too. Want to go a round?" 6She flares a bit, giggling, then pauses noticing Billy in the corner of her eyes and coughs.
<Kit> <Elwyn> I can think of an acceptable compromise.
<DeathStar> <Ao> Let me be clear; I can't give you the technology.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis peers at Ao, then at Elwyn, nervously
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin shifts his hands together, peering at his drink
<Kit> <Elwyn> When Earth was starting out, they couldn't perfect hyperspace technology. Lots of shit went wrong. Like what led to Revichan's little wifey. One of the first successful systems is outdated now. Ever dealt with gate tech?
<DeathStar> <Ao> I don't deal with technology.
* Jen looks at Naone. "Could I get a turkey sandwich and some Athena Juice?"
<Kulix> <Naone> Hmm.. *She continues cleaning the glass for a moment before perking up* Yeah sure. *She sets the glass down and goes to tell marcus*
<Kit> <Elwyn> Well, tell her, Ischan. Gates didn't require the ships itself to have technology upgrades, did it?
<Jen> Jennifer> "I wonder if I should check up on her..."
<DeathStar> <Isis> I-- well... 6* She looks at Ao, who just gives her a look, then at Elwyn. "She is not interested..."
<Kulix> *Naone returns, pouring some iced Athena special for Jen*
<Kit> <Elwyn> Oh. Well. I guess it's fine if she just wants to continue being PAX's back-up." 6She looks disappointed. 1"I want more."
<DeathStar> 6* Ao rises now, then moves off for the teleporter
* Jen takes a sip of Athena's Love Juice and smiles at Naone. "Working hard?"
<Kulix> *Naone smiles, bouncing on her heals as she salutes with a V sign* Always
<DeathStar> <Katrina> She's a good little worker
<Kulix> *Naone blushes at that, smiling*
<Kit> <Elwyn> If I can get the means to set up return points between the main worlds; I want to set up stations in the outer havens. New places are going to require people willing to be pioneers again. And I'll do it myself, even if I have to request acknowledgement as the outer havens ambassador.
* Jen giggles. "A cutie too. She bringing in customers?" *she pauses* "...Non-creepy ones?"
<Kit> <Elwyn> People with nothing to lose make the best pilgrims." 6She utters the last word and peers at Paladin, since she could tell he was listening, not being spiteful.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis looks at her go, then at Elwyn. "Um, if you want help with building stuff, I would be glad, to, um, help. But I would have to make up new designs for you - and that would mean learning that kind of stuff. Aya Alligheri might be able to help as well
<DeathStar> <Isis> But it is something that would take a lot of time, I believe
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin is still listening, though he shows no signs that he is
<Kit> <Elwyn> I know. But you'd be surprised what you can accomplish with a few genius cats and those willing to build their own futures.
<DeathStar> <Isis> It might be fun to make technology that can do it. I just cannot use any of the PAX technology to do it. Though you can always purchase one of the research labs and use what tools are there, as well
<Kit> <Elwyn> Ischan, I don't want the hyperspace technology. You do realize that, right?
<DeathStar> <Isis> Oh. I thought perhaps you were wanting the instant jump technology from point A to Point B.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina pats Naone's back
<DeathStar> <Katrina> She brings in all kinds; when her and Athena are side by side, we get a lot of young men
<Kit> <Elwyn> Sure, but there's an 'outdated' way to do that. I mentioned your mama's grandmother for a reason. Before hyperspace was stabilized, the gates worked off a different principle. Something your elf mother specializes in.
<Kulix> *Naone blushes* Today Mrs. Katrina had me hold a sign outside.
<Kit> 6Elwyn gives Isis a squeeze. 1"I just wanted Aochan to help. She's fun."
<DeathStar> <Isis> Oh. She is not interested in that stuff
<Kit> <Elwyn> It's hard to tell what she is interested in. But I knew if I mentioned progenitor stuff she's turn that nose up. So cute.
<Jen> Jennifer> "I can imagine it's successful." *she smiles softly*
<DeathStar> <Isis> It is--hard to tell what she enjoys doing. I know she likes baths
* Chad`Winters steps off the telepad, his beard shaved off.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin sets down his credits finally without drinking, then moves on
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin adjusts some old clothing, moving about the poor zone in thought as he looks around; there's already been murmurs that the Tsivrixsh Ambassador is going to be giving them their own zones and places for free, and that it's made the captain unhappy.
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin crosses his arms, watching as Athena lugs a wagon full of soup in
<DeathStar> 6* Well, pots of soup on it
<DeathStar> 6* A few people eye Athena, and murmur darkly. The children run up to her as usual to get bowls of soup as she dips it, but the adults are eyeing her a bit more hardened than the previous days. Athena's ears twitch a bit
* Jen moves with her, helping to give out soup, she looks a little nervous, glancing at Athena.
<DeathStar> 6* Shifting to glance about, Paladin crosses his arms and remains where he is, scanning faces silently; some humans seem to be moving about, whispering in others' ears and nodding at Athena, which causes the person to frown, a little bit of trust leaving their eyes. Though none move to hurt the girl
<DeathStar> 6* Athena beams and acts like nothing is wrong, pawing each child's head after they get a bowl
* Jen seems to study people as they get bowls from her, discretely checking people over for medical issues while she works. She puts on a happy smile as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Some people eye Jen and eye what she's doing and how she's doing is discretely; some men move up and grab their kids and pull them away form Jennifer, and one murmurs that she's doing something to the children
<DeathStar> 6* Several people eye Jennifer now, and the children look confused; Athena turns to peer about, blinking
* Jen blinks and frowns a bit, she shakes her head.
<DeathStar> 6* Several guys walk toward Jennifer. "Show us what you have there!"
<DeathStar> 6* Shaking his head, Paladin steps out and grabs Jennifer and Athena's arm. "Come with me you two. Just leave the soup there for them to eat." 6* He pulls them away; Athena merowls, scrambling to get away, but is locked into his grip
* Jen blinks and goes with him, habitually following Paladin's orders.
<Jen> "I-I was just giving people check ups..."
<DeathStar> 6* Several people point. "See? She was doing something!!!" 6* They all eye after them but don't follow. Paladin gets them to a teleporter, despite Athena still fighting to get away
<DeathStar> <Paladin> There's people in that group stirring them up; better to come back later when they can't cause trouble
<DeathStar> 6* He doesn't seem very ambassadorly right now, more like a military grunt as he leads them along
<Jen> "Alright..." *she reaches over, petting Athena's ear* "Shhh.. calm down."
<DeathStar> 6* Athena merrs a bit, despite the petting, eyeing Paladin. "Shouldn't have made us leave. Want to help people." 6* Paladin eyes them, then shoves them onto the teleporter and hits 1B for them
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Sitting in the garden after the sermon, which had fewer people than in the morning, almost none of the poories being there, Paladin eyes the bible in his lap, long after others have left. In his pocket is a well hidden gun that a security officer might pick up
<Jen> * Leyaeh glances at him, ears low. "Are you alright? You've gotten a bit... what's the word... nervous?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I'm not nervous. 6* He notes calmly without looking up, eyeing passages in the bible
<Jen> Leyaeh> "What's in your pocket says different." *she leans over as she says this quietly, looking at what he's reading*
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I used to be a soldier. 6* He notes. His passages seem to be about fighting and whatnot, and turning the other cheek, while other passages highlighted show god smiting his enemies.
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Arm yourself with the tennant of faith before you take up the sword against those who oppose you."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> And just who opposes me? 6* He notes simply. "I only seem to be opposing myself. When I was a soldier, I issued and followed orders and did what was necessary; have I done that as an ambassador? I have a woman who flaunts herself and has sex with everyone because it pleases her telling me that I'm not doing enough - that I'm not doing anything at all
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Ambassadors mediate, they talk to people and do what they can to process what they hear and see and tell their governments, then relay that information. Maybe you should see what Earth can do, rather then putting it all on your own shoulders?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> And even you believe I'm not doing those things. 6* He chuckles darkly.
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Perhaps it's time I stepped down as ambassador and let someone else do it. I can't even keep track of my own assistant.
<Jen> Leyaeh> "I don't know what to believe, I don't know what you do." *she states bluntly* "You--- your assistant?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Eve Summers. She missed her 24 hour check in; hopefully she will remember by tomorrow. 6* He rises to his feet, running his hand over his pocket as his other holds the bible
<Jen> Leyaeh> "...Hey, how about we get dinner together? You can tell me more about what you do."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I should go file my reports on what the Tsivrixsh Ambassador has done, though I doubt they will care too much. 6* He says to her
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Do you?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> I don't trust the Tsivrixsh Empire. I fought them in the past. Another sign that I may be too jaded to be an ambassador. I can only wonder what Kyun is standing to gain from this. Maybe I should simply join PAX security. Or go back to EarthGov military and help deal with the problems there
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin turns, holding out the book to her. "Here, keep this. I highlighted and put in my own notes. Maybe you can use it."
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Not that I would mind you working with me..." *she takes the book slowly* "But I don't think you should give up yet. We all have trials we have to face, it's how we deal with them that matters."
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Maybe so; though sometimes the Lord is trying to tell us maybe it's time for a change. I seen a lot over today that makes me believe that's the case. 6* He turns and moves off
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Hey... Gordon?"
<DeathStar> <Paladin> Yes, Miss. Leyaeh?
<Jen> Leyaeh> "Thanks for the book, I'll read it over with interest."
<DeathStar> 6* Paladin nods
<DeathStar> -sCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis puts a big black book under part of her desk to help balance it, looking like she's in a bad mood. Ako and Iko peer at the book curious. "What dat?" <Erevis> Hm? Oh, something called the Bible. Someone gave it to me today while I was in the plaza and said it was about god. I already know enough about him
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis then sits at the desk; she's wearing her silk robe with a lacy white bra and underwear under it, then begins to work on her datapad to set up the zones under Kyun's name and make sure the funds check out
<DeathStar> 6* Ako and Iko climb up onto her lap, peering at her datapad as well when CHIP speaks up. "It seems that Ambassador Paladin is considering retiring from his role." 6* Erevis peers up
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I believed I asked you not to spy on the ambassadors. <CHIP> I-- merely happened to overhear the conversation after keeping tabs on the religious nuts that caused a riot today
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis rakes her hand through her red hair leaving it a tangled mess. "That would be unfortunate; he is one of the few honest and loyal men I know that is in politics. With the situation on Earth, it could be bad to get an ambassador who does not handle the delicate nature of PAX."
<DeathStar> <CHIP> We could always make Xanatos ambassador! <Erevis> ... <CHIP> Chad? <Erevis> ... <CHIP> Jennifer? <Erevis> She is too young. <CHIP> I meant the Jennifer that works in that chinese kitchen
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis leans back, closing her eyes with a sigh
<DeathStar> -END-