The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Geyze: Record of Spirit War Session 67

Session Start: Wed May 15 12:59:49 2024
Session Ident: #TAW-Geyze
<DeathStar> -0-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-660.9.5 - a month after the incident going on with the time situation
<DeathStar> Location: Alliance
<DeathStar> *Being held at the Academy, the alliance leaders have gotten together along with some of their trusted advisors and others to discuss matters and catch up on current events in Geyze*
<DeathStar> *Selena glances at her papers as Qui seems chipper*
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> So. Now that we are back in the Mirror Universe and we have a galaxy full of unknown worlds, such as a planet full of Magical Spirits, what do we plan to do?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Are we ready to begin?"
<DeathStar> <Selena> It seems, Aunt, we are ready
<DeathStar> *She eyes Shinobu*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We have previously discussed a threat of... Super Spirits."
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "We're a little more isolated than we used to be. I think we need to make sure we're stable at home before looking outwards."
<DeathStar> <Qui> Do we think these Magi Spirits next door are tied to the Super spirits?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We have no reason to believe that right now."
<DeathStar> <Selena> We will have to decide what sort of relationship we'll want to establish with them in the upcoming days. Right now they're busy fixing their own world
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "The other geyze spirits that I've met have all been good people."
<Seraphna> Alita> You spent extended time with their Sylph, how was she?
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> Should we have an ambassdor over to them? Normally I'd pick Simon but...
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Out of curiosity, why would you pick Simon?"
<DeathStar> <Shinbou> He was always going around Geyze on missions, visiting all the lands
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Their Slyph? Hmm... cautious and a bit grumpier. But still a genuine person."
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> He became quite the peacemaker
<Seraphna> Terra> Who could make peace with them best now?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "True, though I feel his expertise would also be needed in other matters as well."
<DeathStar> *Selena rubs her hands, clearing her throat* Lets move on from Simon. He's not available anymore anyway
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Quite right. We need to focus on what we can do now."
<DeathStar> <Selena> I'll go over a list of possible candidates
<DeathStar> <Selena> And submit them
<DeathStar> <Qui> I have a question!
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "We should probably look at setting up a transporter, if they're open to it."
<Seraphna> Alita> Yes?
<DeathStar> <Qui> IT states that we are planning to do an exchange of students with them
<DeathStar> <Qui> But it was put on hold due to ... "time"?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *looks over* "An exchange of students?"
<Seraphna> Alita> Probably the incident.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Right. A few of their younger people are suppose to come over and join the Academy.
<DeathStar> <Selena> I can see if that can be resumed
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We are open for them."
<DeathStar> <Selena> Then I will see to that is done
<Seraphna> Terra> New kids?
<DeathStar> *Selena looks down at the agenda* Yes, Terra.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I'll make sure the Academy is ready to accept them."
<DeathStar> <Selena> I'm going to quickfire over everything - you can stop me if this is something you want to discuss
<DeathStar> <Selena> We plan to send an ambassador to the Magi Spirits and set up a teleporter on their world. We're going to table talk on the Outer Spirits for now.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Zayne is still missing and we're not sure which Kingdom she might be in, or if she's even on the planet right now.
<DeathStar> <Selena> The Aquarius right now has been set aside due it's damage; Ymir and company have started work on a new line of ships. They wanted to know if we wanted one
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "The ship might not be a bad idea, if we can afford it."
<DeathStar> *Selena jots a note* <Selena> I'll speak with her on the ship
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Alternatively, we cna co-operate the ships with Kumen. Provide personnel and the ships provide mutal operations for both worlds."
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> That might keep costs down
<DeathStar> *She agrees*
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Definitely true. But it'd still be good to have one that we're in full control of."
<DeathStar> <Selena> We'll have to see how expensive these newer ones cost
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "While I understand your point, the soberign reality is that we lack the facilities to keep it operational."
<DeathStar> <Qui> The School does allow the Mew Mew to park here
<DeathStar> <Qui> I am sure you can haggle some usage rights
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We'll see what we cna do. Next topic, please Selena."
<DeathStar> <Selena> I am curious, why is the ship names after a cat's vocal sound?
<DeathStar> *Selena continues onward* Lets see. We'll need a expedition sooner or later. Either done by Kumen or by us. Since Ymir isn't present today, all she said on this matter is that she doesn't mind providing a ship.
<DeathStar> <Selena> But we will need to explore our surroundings in the mirror universe - before our surroundings bite us
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Such a voyage was the Aquarius' original mission."
<DeathStar> <Selena> I guess that's something we'll have to table until the Aquarius can be looked over or a new ship is provided the crew
<DeathStar> *Selena looks at the others* Anything anyone else wants to bring up?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We should attend to the strength and stability of the Alliance."
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> Right.
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-660.9.10
<DeathStar> Location: Academy
<DeathStar> *a shuttle from the Prime Universe arrives, drawing eyes from the students as they study it landing*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ....Huh. *he shades his eyes as the shuttle doors lower*
<DeathStar> *Selena hurries to greet the new comers, since she handled the paperwork; stepping out of the shuttle is Ren first*
<Ariel> * Nicolette wears her court robes, and top hat, and has been waiting outside for the shuttle for a bit now. She joins Selena to greet the newcomers
<DeathStar> *Ren looks around, ears twitching; then following is a purple haired kitsune with blue eyes. Shion. Selena looks between the two, since they're both adults* <Selena> I was expecting students
<DeathStar> <Shion> Oh, we have a few behind us. I'm actually here for another reason
<DeathStar> *Shion looks around* I would have thought Sasha would come to greet potential students
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Oh, foo. Is this going to dampen the day?"
<Alicia> * Yoiyami walks off, taking in the layout, seemingly mostly relaxed despite everything being new. In fact, that's probably why she's not totally relaxed.
<DeathStar> <Shion> Ah no. *she smiles, all foxy like* I'm just here to take up some of the teaching positions that are now ... vacant
<DeathStar> *Shion moves over to Gwen, grabbing his clothes and adjusting it* You know, Gwen, you been here forever. You should think about teaching
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... ...
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *arrives* "Let us see our new students."
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... You know, Yoi, you could stay at home with mama.
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "I could... but didn't you say this place was good?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... it is. *She mumbles*
<DeathStar> *the other students line up*
<DeathStar> *Selena looks over them, getting the feeling most of them are trying their best not to stand out*
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Not like I can't come home between classes, though."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "If our new students would follow me to orientation."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Good luck, kiddo.
<DeathStar> <Shion> I should go get prepared myself
<DeathStar> *Shion heads off toward the academy building, dragging Gwen along*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *leads tthe students toward the main academy building*
<DeathStar> <Selena> Hm. *She peers at Nicolette* Do you want to observe?
<DeathStar> *Alouette somehow has joined Yoi, following along behind all stiffly*
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "I'm a bit curious about all this, I admit."
<DeathStar> *Selena nods and takes a short cut so they can observe the students without getting in the way*
<DeathStar> *Alouette raises hand at Sasha* So what sort of courses do we take? Are we going to tame dragons?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "That is not a part of the standard curriculum."
<DeathStar> <Alouette> What is standard curriculum?
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "...I kinda wish there was a dragon taming elective."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "The standard curriculum is built around introductions to the shared history of Kumen and Geyze, as well as exploration of mathematics and the sciences. Electives are where things can become more itneresting as you begin to define your academic path here."
<DeathStar> <Selena> Maybe you should run the idea by Sasha. *She sounds amused*
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Oh no, no no no. I couldn't run that. No classes where my students might get eaten during labs."
<DeathStar> <Alouette> .... *She looks at Yoi* This sounds like standard boring Earth classes
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "As you accumulate elective credits, advanced academic paths become open to you."
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "I have to earn my interesting classes? Seriously?"
<DeathStar> *Alouette tilts to the side* So when does math and science start so I can finish them...
<DeathStar> *she sounds checked out*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Advanced classes include learning paths co-developed with the Magi or the Summoni, as well as Spirit Tech engineering sponsoered by Kumen central authority."
<DeathStar> *Alouette bounces forward interested* Ooo
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "How many classes do I need for Spirit Tech anyway?"
<DeathStar> *the other students seem like their souls are being crushed*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Please consult with your faculty advisors to help plan your path."
<DeathStar> *Shion heads over to Ellie and Sylph
<DeathStar> *Sylph sitting on the porch with a fruit, chewing on it silently*
<DeathStar> <Shion> Hm~. Ellie in~? *Sylph tilts her head back* Ellie~
<Sara> <Ellie> Oh, hello
<DeathStar> <Alouette> When is our advisors assigned?
<Sara> * She peeks out
<DeathStar> <Shion> Hello, Ellie. I thought since I'm working here again, I'd stop by and see if you're still teaching
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "When you receive your welcome packet... now!"
<Alicia> * Yoiyami looks around.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *rings a bells and starts calling out student names to give them their packets*
<DeathStar> *The students slowly move up to get their packets*
<DeathStar> <Selena> You know, mother taught me so I didn't do the Academy
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Really? I would have thought with your family connections to the school, you would have been here."
<Alicia> * Yoiyami grabs a packet in time.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *hands the packets out, which includes the descriptions of avaialble courses, as well as advisr assignments, campus map, etc*
<DeathStar> <Selena> Yeah, I don't know if it was because it was brand new at the time or because she wanted to handle teaching me personally
<Seraphna> **Terra hands out fruit**
<DeathStar> *Alouette studies her packet*
<DeathStar> *Sylph shines her weapon*
<Sara> <Ellie> Well, sometimes
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Good, that's where the cafeteria is."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "While every student has been provided a map, follow me for a campus tour."
<DeathStar> <Alouette> Hm
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Well, it seems things turned out well, even without the academy."
<DeathStar> <Selena> Thank you.
<DeathStar> <Sasha> Well, I was going to see if you wanted to eat some lunch sometime and compare lesson plans. Just let me know know when you're not busy
<DeathStar> *Shion
<Sara> <Ellie> Yeah, sure, that's not a problem
<Seraphna> **Anyata joins Allouette, inspecting the map**
<DeathStar> *Ellie and Sylph's treehouse suddenly shakes*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Whaaa!
<DeathStar> <Sylph> We're under attack!
<Seraphna> Terra> Why just tree shake?
<Sara> <Ellie> Battlestations!
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *leads the students on the campus tour*
<DeathStar> *as if to answer the question, Aimee and Melodie rush out from behind the giant tree and chase each other*
<DeathStar> *running along campus, playing tag*
<DeathStar> *and causing things to be slammed and knocked over*
<Seraphna> **A familiar slides into the group of students**
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "And, as many classes as the academy has, they don't have ones for being queen."
<DeathStar> *Alouette follows Sasha; being distracted by the game of tag in the distance*
<Sara> <Ellie> ...No matter how much time passes, these two are still causing chaos
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Do you even need classes for that?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *stops in front of the statue of shirtless Brandr wrestlign a dragon, trying to explain its meanign with a straight face*
<Seraphna> Anyata> They move fast.
<DeathStar> <Sylph> I wonder how Chelsea handles them
<DeathStar> *she ponders*
<DeathStar> *Alouette stares at the statue*
<Seraphna> Alita> Tranquilizers?
<DeathStar> <Alouette> T-There is dragon tamer courses?
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Why would there be?"
<Seraphna> **The familiar points at the statue** He suplexed two at once!
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...with funding provided at the behest of former Consort Liana to memorialize her grandfather's exploits as example for future heroes..."
<DeathStar> <Selena> ... *Deadpans, mouth open at the statue*
<Seraphna> **Talia yawns, dozing on Gwen’s shoulder**
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *after an awkward silence* "...moving along..." *leads them toward the training fields*
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "...I'm not sure if that statue is artistic license or not, having met the man."
<DeathStar> <Selena> No. It's ... not
<DeathStar> <Selena> The fact we haven't seen great-grandfather in years makes me wonder what happened to him though
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Okay, now I'm interested. There's another powerhouse like granny here?"
<Seraphna> Alita> I’m sure he’s off protecting the tree or something.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I saw him not too long ago
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Arm wrestling Dias
<Seraphna> Talia> Gwen could beats him.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *explains the courses offered at the trainign hall and attached fields... then mentions the actual battles that occurred on the fields in the past as if it were a mere footnote*
<DeathStar> *Alouette looks around the training area*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Haaa..
<Seraphna> **The smaller familiar bounces looking around**
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Kumen
<DeathStar> *Asarar has a large glass of alcohol, sitting next to Ymir who is next to Taiga; both of them going over what looks to be ship plans for the next generation of the Aquarius line of ships, which is already been under construction for a while now*
<Seraphna> **Luci yawns a bit, knowing some of the words they use**
<DeathStar> <Ymir> Tell me. What is more important. Speed or defense.
<DeathStar> *she eyes the diagram*
<DeathStar> *Ymir peers at the others for their opinion*
<Seraphna> Luci> Well I’m the armored shield dragoness. I say defense.
<Jackieness> <Kira> "Since my baby has decided she wants to fly around the galaxy with her friends, the mother says defense. The pragmatic side says that it depends on the mission profile."
<DeathStar> <Ymir> Okay
<DeathStar> *Ymir tinkers* <Ymir> Would you prefer more normal firepower, or would you prefer more spirit energy in a ship?
<Seraphna> Luci> If it means making more ship spirits, spirit energy.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> By the way. *She leans forward with her drink, tossing a snack at Chelsea to catch, then another at Kira*
<Jackieness> <Kira> *catches the snack* "What is it?"
<DeathStar> <Asarar> We're having a debate on what to do with the Aquarius. A great number of people think it should be put in a museum due to it's historic value.
<Seraphna> Luci> Seems a waste of a proven ship.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> But Taiga thinks it can be repaired and sent back out to do missions like it was designed to do; we haven't brought it up with the crew.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> The hull can be easily repaired after all
<Sara> <Chelsea> You strike me as almost married to that ship
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Who, me?
<Seraphna> Si> It’s a legacy too, it could be considered a flagship.
<Seraphna> Si> Nah she’s mine. Nox is dating Mirelle.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> My ... otherself made it.
<Jackieness> <Kira> "Depends on how long it takes to get the new ships up and running. If the Aquarius can be repaired faster than the first new ship comes out of drydock, then keep the Aquarius in service."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I want to see that the Aquarius reaches it's full potential.
<DeathStar> *Taiga and Ymir glance at each other*
<Seraphna> **Si and Luci look between them**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I guess I'll bring it up with Erica and the rest of them. And see what they want to do. The first of the 2.0's are almost ready to be mass produced
<Sara> <Chelsea> Prototypes are always the strongest even when they're outdated, honestly... but that's because they're too expensive to mass-produce the way they are
<Seraphna> Luci> Can ship spirits even be easily transplanted?
<DeathStar> *Taiga and Ymir glance at each other*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Mireille would need to be retired
<DeathStar> <Taiga> She wouldn't transfer well to a 2,0
<Seraphna> Luci> That seems cruel.
<DeathStar> <Ymir> It's not like she'd be killed. She just wouldn't be tied to the ship anymore
<Seraphna> Luci> I remember how it was for poor Camdee.
<Seraphna> Luci> Oh I know. But it’s like telling a bird they can’t fly anymore.
<Jackieness> <Kira> "Why can't she be transplaneted to a new ship?"
<DeathStar> *Ymir looks for the right wording*
<DeathStar> <Ymir> The Prototype was specifically designed for Mireille herself. It is like the Prototype ship IS Mireille.
<DeathStar> <Ymir> The way we're approaching the 2.0's is mass production so they can be interchanged and won't run into that problem
<Jackieness> <Kira> "Make a decision on the fate of the Aquarius. Worry about the future for the ship spirit if it becomes an issue."
<DeathStar> <Ymir> Melodie and Aimee can also accept Aquarius due to being made for it. Nox lately jumping into the pods was never meant for another spirit outside those 3
<Seraphna> Luci> I think we should either continue to use it to develop features or let Erica purchase it as a privateer.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Like I said, they might be interested in taking up the exploration job we have in mind.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Unless they found another job already
<Seraphna> **Luci nods** I’d rather Mire not have to go through what Cam’dee did.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Okay, lets just focus on keeping the shipyard safe until Ymir is done then
<DeathStar> <Asarar> It would suck for some outside force to blow up the ships on our watch
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Academy
<DeathStar> *after the tour guide*
<DeathStar> *Alouette peers at Yoi* So, what sort of classes do you think you'll take?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Your dormitory assignment is locate din your packet, if you have not already found it with your other materials."
<DeathStar> *she studies the assignment*
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "I'm going after that Spirit Tech course, but beyond that... I wonder what's most interesting?"
<DeathStar> *Aimee and Melodie pop up behind Sasha* Can we play student too?
<DeathStar> *They grab a student's packet and flip through it*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "You have an hour to settle in, t which time we shall have the welcome reception where you cna meet your teachers as well as the spirits."
<Seraphna> **The familiar bounces** Mommas courses are good!
<DeathStar> <Melodie> Okay! *they take the bewildered students spot*
<DeathStar> <Alouette> I'm interested in learning magic and spirit tech
<DeathStar> *she looks at the familiar* Who's your mother?
<Seraphna> Anyata> You will do good at both.
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Yeah, those are good choices."
<Seraphna> Familiar> Talia! I’m Alt.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...excuse me..." *uses her double jump spell to then superhero land right behind Aimee and Melodie* "...young spirits..."
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Interesting spell."
<DeathStar> *Aimee and Melodie sloooowly turn their heads toward Sasha*
<DeathStar> <Aimee> Yes, Headmistress. *They wave the packet*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...if you want to enroll for classes... do so properly. In the meantime, return that packet to its rightful owner."
<Seraphna> **Alt stretches, looking like most familiars, though she has some signs of Daemon too**
<Seraphna> Anyata> Perhaps I should take some warrior courses.
<DeathStar> *Aimee huffs and does so; Melodie runs off to find Sparkling*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *nods and returns to the head of the group* "And everyone, have a good school year. Dismissed!"
<DeathStar> <Selena> Well I can tell this year is going to have a lot of energy
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Well, we have some interesting personalities this year."
<DeathStar> *Selena chuckles*
<DeathStar> *Sylph stands up, moving to take Ellie's hand*
<Seraphna> **Amber makes a noise from under her hood** Should be interesting.
<DeathStar> *Alouette heads to the dorm*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Ready, my wind?
<Seraphna> **Alt and Anyata do too**
<DeathStar> <Selena> You know, Nico.
<DeathStar> <Selena> You should apply to be a part time teacher here; I know you have a lot of work at the castle, but I think you would have a lot of fun at the Academy.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Oh I plan to! Just... not quite yet. Still want to enjoy my youth, so I'm only lined up to be an assisstant for now."
<Sara> <Ellie> Yeah...
<DeathStar> *Sylph peers at her* What is wrong?
<DeathStar> *Shion is at the adults area already with Gwen; a few of the spirits are gathering. Soren. Nocturne. Edna. Cloud. Fae. Shiva. Undine. Gnome*
<DeathStar> <Alouette> I'm going to head to the welcome reception.
<DeathStar> *Alouette scoots off*
<Seraphna> Anyata> Sounds fun. **follows her**
<DeathStar> *Selena arrives at the reception herself. Melodie and Aimee have dragged Sparkling there*
<Seraphna> **Terra hugs around Fae**
<Alicia> * Yoiyami heads over too.
<DeathStar> <Fae> Hey Terra
<Seraphna> Terra> Hey love~
<DeathStar> <Fae> So these are the new kids on the block?
<DeathStar> *Fae looks at them all*
<DeathStar> *Sylph finds a spot for Ellie, keeping her away from everyone*
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Sure am."
<DeathStar> *Fae leans in, studying Yoi*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *is at the reception as well*
<DeathStar> <Fae> So what are you going to focus on?
<Seraphna> Terra> Yep! One of my sisters is coming to study too.
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Not sure yet, except going for Spirit Tech. Whatever seems fun and interesting, I guess."
<Seraphna> **Talia has a normal familiar course and a History of Fish course**
<DeathStar> <Fae> Ohhh. Everyone likes spirit tech but no onee wants to learn wind
<DeathStar> *sigh*
<Seraphna> Terra> Wind is awesome though!
<DeathStar> <Soren> Spirit courses in general you mean
<Ariel> * Nicolette watches the new students, from her position with the staff and officials "... I guess I really am part of the older generation now, aren't I?"
<Seraphna> Terra> Oh Soren. Kaelan had me bring you this. **hands her a package**
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "I wouldn't want an entire class for wind... would there really be classes for specific elements?"
<DeathStar> *Selena listens to everyone while Shion seems to be listening
<DeathStar> <Fae> Well.. you never know what all wind can do!
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We all are."
<DeathStar> <Selena> The older you get, the stranger the next generation becomes to you
<Seraphna> Terra> I do~ but can we teach that in a class?
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Eheh... that reminds me. I got to see your student file, Sasha."
<DeathStar> <Shion> Don't worry, I plan to teach spirit courses and spirit tech. *She assures everyone.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...and you are telling me this, why?"
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Neat."
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "It was an interesting read~."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Is that so..."
<DeathStar> *Gwen tugs at collar*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I didn't leak the info
<Seraphna> Talia> Course not you were teaching Alt to be good girl.
<DeathStar> *Aimee and Melodie steal a cake*
<DeathStar> <Alouette> Someone's bad girls
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Hey! No stealing cakes!"
<DeathStar> *The two pause in holding the cake*
<Seraphna> Anyata> Should I engage, my Allouette?
<DeathStar> <Alouette> *sniff* It's okay. I don't need food anyway
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "I can if you won't... after all, that cake was going to be mine, at least in part."
<DeathStar> *The two eye Yoiyami* Oh? Come and get it then
<Seraphna> **A small blue cat hops on Alouette’s shoulder**
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Those were interesting days."
<Alicia> * Yoiyami wanders over. "I don't mind this much exercise... but if you eat this one, you're baking me an entire cake for myself."
<DeathStar> <Aimee> Hmph. Since you seem okay, we'll share. *They give Yoiyami a slice*
<Alicia> * Yoiyami accepts the slice of cake, pacified.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Can't believe that if I was born here, instead of in Kumen, we could have been classmates."
<DeathStar> <Selena> .... *considers that, peering at her aunt, then at Nico, then at her aunt, then back*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Perhaps so. Hard to say which team you would have ended up on, though. The early Academy worked differently."
<Ariel> <Nicolette> *sinks back in her seat* "... yeah, time is weird."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Well, the fact is I think she would have made unit 6
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Meaning one of the others would not have probably
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Is it expected for people to focus on one element?"
<DeathStar> <Shion> Expected? Yes. But there has been rare cases of more than one element granted to a person
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "You do recall that Unit 6 was one of the lowest ranked ones. We were a band of spoiled royals at eahc other's throat during those first few missions."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Whaaat? I thought we scored high
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Granted? You mean they don't just... study them?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We nearly fumbled the placement exam. We weren't the lowest, but we were close."
<DeathStar> <Shion> Well. *She folds her hands together* If that is something your interested in, I'll help you out
<DeathStar> <Shion> It would be interesting to see if someone can have affinity for two elements
<DeathStar> <Alouette> So, school starts tomorrow?
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "I want to try, even if I do just end up with only Darkness."
<Seraphna> Alt> *on shoulder* Yep!
<DeathStar> *Alouette looks at which teacher she'll have as her guide*
<DeathStar> <Alouette> Okay. Okay. Got it
<DeathStar> <Shion> I'll take you under my way then, Yoi
<DeathStar> *wing
<Alicia> * Yoiyami beams
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Kumen
<DeathStar> *Taiga and Asarar, and whoever else decided to come along, arrives at a hotel where the Aquarius crew has been set up since the time battle. Yuki leans back, eyeing her mother*
<DeathStar> *Taiga> Alright, here's the situation. The 2,0's are going to be finished by the end of the month. Ymir is putting the entire Kumen resources into developing them
<Jackieness> <Bella> "So what does that mean?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> So we wanted to know what you want to do with the Aquarius. *She glances at Mireille making tea in the background* Mireille is not compatible with the 2.0's. You'll be given a new ship spirit if you choose to move to a 2.0. Or we can repair the damage done to the Aquarius and give you the mission of exploring the Mirror Universe. Both Ymir and the Alliance would like to know what is out there. Just know the ship is getting up there in age.
<Jackieness> <Bella> *looks at the others*
<DeathStar> *Yuki leans forward, tossing a rubber ball back and forth in her hands*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I don't know about the rest of you, but the Aquarius is our ship. I don't care if it's older now
<DeathStar> <Yuki> It's got upgrades and boosts that the newer ones don't
<DeathStar> *Asarar lights up a cig.* Airym? What about you? You want to stick with an older model?
<Jackieness> <Airym> *tilts her head to the side* "What would be required to keep th Aquarius as a viable service vessel?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'll patch up the hull. It should only take a week and divert some resources from the 2.0's. After closing up the ripped hull, I'll upgrade what I can and you'll be ready to go for the most part.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Then I would prefer to continue our mission of exploration as soon as possible."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Okay. *she stands up* I'll send the Aquarius to the repair dock to get started right away
<DeathStar> *Taiga pauses and motions back at Yuki* Oh. Yurica has been signed up to be the first Captain of the first 2.0 by the way
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Ymir saw to it
<DeathStar> *Yuki leans back, blowing out some air as Asarar steps outside with Taiga*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> You know what that means, don't you?
<Jackieness> <Bella> "We're finally free..."
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I was mainly thinking that her ship and the our ship will be hitting space roughly the same time. I'll be curious how this will play out - daughter and mother out there
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Wonder if Saorise will join us or her
<DeathStar> -Time Jump-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-660.9.12
<DeathStar> Location: Academy
<DeathStar> *Alouette eyes Sylph's class instead of Ellie teaching it, as she teaches the basics on spirits and spirit history*
<DeathStar> *At the end of it, Sylph pauses to answer any questions*
<DeathStar> *Alouette jots notes down as Sylph lets everyone out*
<DeathStar> *at that moment, across the way from the Academy, the Peacekeepers facility bells rings, indicating something has come up and that students should keep doing what they're doing but Lumi is asking for help*
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "I'm going to check that out." *heads over to ask what's going on*
<DeathStar> <Alouette> Uh, am...hm. *She panics, eyeing classes, then follows*
<DeathStar> *Lumi sits at her meeting room, peering up as the two arrive, raising an eyebrow* I was expecting someone older. You two are...?
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "Yoiyami Mizukaze. Is there extra credit for helping out?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> *pulls herself into Lumi's office* "...ahhhh?"
<DeathStar> *Lumi pauses* You two are students? You should stay at the school. *peers at Lana* At least someone came - I don't even see Gwen. I guess you work with what you have. *she notes, motioning the three to sit*
<DeathStar> *Alouette sits down
<Jackieness> <Lana> *blinks and sits*
<DeathStar> <Lumi> It shouldn't be anything too ... bad... hopefully. I just need someone to go check it out.
<DeathStar> *peers at Yoi* As for credit, I'll talk to your advisor
<Seraphna> **Threna pops in dumping some people**
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ahhhh.. what is it?"
<DeathStar> *Lumi brings up using spirit tech, a map of the dark lands*
<Seraphna> **Talia peers over it**
<DeathStar> <Lumi> The Desert Fortress near our border has suddenly began to light up like crazy with magic energy, like something you would see in the Magi Tower region
<Seraphna> Talia> Eeep?
<DeathStar> <Lumi> The problem is the Desert Fortress has nothing of the sort
<DeathStar> <Lumi> It's literally just a fortress
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ahhhh... then my expertise would be needed here."
<Seraphna> Talia> Secret thing?
<DeathStar> <Lumi> I have also alerted the Hapian Queen incase this is some sort of magic attack being prepared
<DeathStar> <Lumi> She said that she will send someone as well
<Seraphna> Talia> Someone, so Nico.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Has the Daemon government made any sort of statement?"
<DeathStar> <Lumi> Not yet
<DeathStar> <Alouette> So are we going?
<DeathStar> *she's already half-way out the door*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ahhhh... I will chaperone the students?"
<DeathStar> <Lumi> Please do
<DeathStar> <Lumi> I'm hoping this is nothing
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "I'll try not to leave you too far behind."
<Seraphna> **Anyata huffs, having caught up to Allouette**
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...they've been telling me I need to leave the house..."
<DeathStar> *A flying carriage is outside and Alouette is checking it out*
<DeathStar> *Alouette climbs inside it* How does this work?!
<Seraphna> Talia> I will protect your pillows, Lana.
<Seraphna> Anyata> Spirit magic I guess. **climbs in**
<DeathStar> *Gwen slides up behind Lana, putting his hands on her shoulders* And -I- your chasity
<DeathStar> *Gwen lifts her up and puts her into the carriage*
<Seraphna> **Talia puffs cheeks but gets in**
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ahhhh?!"
<DeathStar> *Gwen hops in to control the carriage*
<DeathStar> *Alouette crawls all around the carriage, curious*
<Seraphna> **Lana’s chest wriggles**
<DeathStar> *Aimee and Melodie debate joining the adventure, but the two lay on the ground in a food coma*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *looks down*
<DeathStar> <Melodie> You got it...
<Seraphna> **Alt pops her head out of Lana’s cleavage yawning**
<DeathStar> <Aimee> We believe in you...
<Seraphna> Talia> Alt stole my spot.
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "What is it with people hiding there?"
<DeathStar> <Alouette> I don't know. It seems like a spot to get yourself killed via sword or arrow
<DeathStar> *the carriage takes off*
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "No-one can find any other shadows?"
<Seraphna> Anyata> My armor is superior.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *falls over!*
<Seraphna> Alt> Eeep! Momma Lana!
<DeathStar> *the carriage does a TAW spin and arrives a little ways from the Desert Fortress, where another carriage has landed*
<DeathStar> *This one belonging to the Hapian Queen*
<DeathStar> *even from here, one can feel the magic emitting from the fortress*
<Seraphna> Talia> Lots of mana…
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ok... ahhh..." *steps out and weaves a device to scan the fortress from a distance*
<Seraphna> **Alt hops out in human form**
<Seraphna> **Anyata peers around, hand on one of her sabers**
<DeathStar> *The mana that is beign detected seems dangerous - it feels like mana is being drawn to the location. Gwen meanwhile is getting sand out of his boots due to the desert location*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> If Nicolette is here, I hope she is okay
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...this is bad...its like a mana vortex forming,hoovering up ambient mana and concentrating it."
<DeathStar> <Alouette> So they set this up like a game to colleect extra mana at a mana point?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Who is the most likely to be affected, Lana?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Maybe to power up soemthing... like a ritual spell or a mana weapon like the one thet Magi Spire had."
<DeathStar> *Gwen gets a little closer toward the fort, then stumbles a bit*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well... if all that mana explodes, it would vaporize everyone in a radius that varies based upon how much mana has been absorbed at the moment of detonation."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Gah, I got a little wobbily
<Jackieness> <Lana> *scans Gwen*
<Seraphna> Talia> The field is draining mana.
<Seraphna> Talia> I may have to stay back… though Alt is less mana dependent than I am.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I'll be sure to rush in then. I'm not that mana dependant outside my magic attacks
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ahhhh... Gwen, you had mana sucked right out of you."
<DeathStar> *Gwen grimaces*
<Seraphna> Anyata> Well… this is where Allouette and I shine.
<DeathStar> <Alouette> We will handle this
<DeathStar> *She marches ahead*
<Alicia> <Yoiyami> "I don't think I can eat mana... I haven't tried though."
<Seraphna> **Anyata ignites her katana form beam saber**
<Seraphna> **Anyata follows**
<Jackieness> <Lana> "II'll be limited in what I cna do... but you will need my expertise."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Be sure not to overdo it
<DeathStar> *He orders all of them*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *nod nods*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Above all else, coming back alive is #1
<DeathStar> -TBC-
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