Geyze II

Session 142: Stella

* Day changed to Sunday, 23. Nov 2025
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<@DeathStar> Date: 10-644.4.21
<@DeathStar> Location: Peacemaker HQ
<@DeathStar> *even though Lumi is currently no longer present, Kalam is there in her place, due to the Summoni being reduced in numbers over the past few years. Asarar sits before her, while Cloe plays with some string, getting her hands tangled up*
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> I wanted to discuss a few a few things before my crew begins to go underground. Seeing as it seems the Corporations are tangled up in magic
<@Jackieness> <Bella> *sighs* "Sucks it comes to this, but everything had just gone wrong."
<@DeathStar> *Kalam peers at Bella* Magic is typically outside your wheelhouse
<@Seraphna> Luci> Not everything. At least we kept the ships out of enemy hands.
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Exactly. Ymir has been studying the magic armor we got our hands on, which hopefully will give us a little bit of a helping hand. But the enemy also has the other suits we did not get
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "And they have the Kumen spire, which got powered up by the bad guys."
<@DeathStar> *Kalam studies the reports* Right. Well, hopefully they are not stupid enough to actually use the Tower in a meaningful way.
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "...they probably are..."
<@Seraphna> Luci> ...Better keep a watch on it.
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> One of the reasons I've come down here is for this - we have 3 of the suits, but Ymir thinks they're tied to the Draíocht. I know right now that Kumen has travel to the planet restricted and getting the ship up there is impossible, but I'd still like to have Seniga and the others transferred to us. Those two spirits, Melodie and Aimee, can at least call the ship to our location if trouble occurs, plus just having them nearby might be enough to use the armor
<@DeathStar> *Kalam nods, jotting notes* I'll let Seniga know
<@Jackieness> <Bella> *taps the choker around her throat* "Functional and fashionable."
<@DeathStar> *Cloe nods, indicating where she has her armor at, a bracelet*
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> I'd also would like to have one of those two Magi Academy leaders here.
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Since they were both studying the Tower and are knowledgeable about the situation
<@Seraphna> Luci> Amber's the daughter of that Autumn lady that was here. If that adds to anything useful.
<@DeathStar> *Kalam leans over toward her contacts* I'll see which of the two want to come up - Amber or Celine.
<@DeathStar> *Asarar checks her notes, peering at Luci and Bella* Is there anything else we want to pull from Geyze before we return?
<@Seraphna> Luci> I can make sure my teleporter is calibrated to the ship I guess. It can have more than one destination, just never really needed one.
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "We have a couple assets here... one is Luci's satellite bar along with the pyramid bunker, both at the Academy."
<@DeathStar> <Kalam> *nods* It seems according to my notes, your deadline looks to be the 5th and then this birthday will occur for the twins. *she folds her hands* And all the corporation leaders will be there and if Asarar's gut instinct is right, some sort of plan will be hatched there. It doesn't leave you a lot of time before then. <Asarar> My plan is to see if we can't get Bella's birthday, since it's the same day, connected to the celebration. The girl has already invited Bella, after all. I know that Bonnie is probably looking into it despite being at the heart of the best with Cypher, even if she might be compromised like Cypher
<@DeathStar> *beast
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "She's been able to compartamentalize part of her mind off from the reprogrammed part."
<@Seraphna> Luci> Still say it'd be an amazing time to blow that entire place to smithereens. But I guess there will be innocent people there.
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "For all we know, killing them might be enough to end the world! We do not want to kill them!"
<@DeathStar> *Asarar leans back, musing* Lets put forth the idea we want to attack directly before the 5th - that entire city is full of survilence and magic. If we go in planting explosives or just directly attacking it, it'll become all out war
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> The only reason we've been isolated from it so far is that we're outside the city
<@DeathStar> *Asarar stands up and Cloe puts away her string*
<@Seraphna> Luci> But as a side note. Explosions are cool.
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "You also think eatting people is cool."
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Keep me in the loop on what is going on down here if you can. I understand that your Magic Emperor has vanished again
<@Seraphna> Luci> Ahem, I think it's delicious. That's very different.
<@DeathStar> <Kalam> Yes, an uneasy lull has occurred since the attack the other day. I will see to it that you have what you requested.
<@DeathStar> *Cloe hides from Luci by moving behind Bella*
<@Seraphna> Luci> I only eat bad people though.
<@DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<@DeathStar> Location: Hapian Castle
<@DeathStar> *Neekito steps forward to the throne room, with Soren following behind her* <Neekito> Soren has returned from Sanctuary.
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> *sitting upon the throne* "Have there been any problems so far?"
<@DeathStar> *Neekito peers at Soren, who has hands folded; Kito and Rain stand on either side of Sasha*
<@DeathStar> <Soren> The spirits back at Sanctuary are being protected well by both Mirror Earth and those who are with Mother. But with all the attacks occurring here, I understand Hapian needs a Light Spirit
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "Unfortunately, this is so. Were you updated on all that has occurred?"
<@DeathStar> <Soren> Yes. I'll work on making sure Hapian's protective barriers are restored as well as making sure to make sure the Queen's link to Hapian is secured. *Soren pauses in thought, running her hand across her face*
<@DeathStar> <Soren> Curious.
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "You have a worry?"
<@DeathStar> <Soren> No. Establishing the link to the queen, one can feel you naturally, as well as ... *She peers in the direction of the new lands* The location of ... *she doesn't speak Selena's name* Another ping. *is how she phrases it* And their connection to the throne.
<@DeathStar> <Rain> With this at least, everything should be returned to normal
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "As far as the people must know, their queen is on the throne. My niece works behind the scenes for the sake of the world."
<@DeathStar> *Kito brings up some paperwork* Kalam wanted me to bring you up to speed on the fact she will be keeping the Draíocht hidden at the Peacemaker's HQ for the time being *she begins to bring Sasha up to speed on Kumen events*
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<@DeathStar> Location: The Casino
<@DeathStar> *Asarar leans back in her office as Melodie and Aimee seem to be trying to resist peering out into the casino proper, both of them sweating; Seniga shakes her head*
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Since we're asking a lot of you over the next few weeks, I'll have Riki get you new rooms up in the penthouses above the casino
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "While you were away, i've been working to secure our assets, just in case we have to go underground. The businesses should be protected using the same regulations that protect the corpos when things blow up in their faces. Problem is we can't access the money if things go south.."
<@DeathStar> <Cloe> You think it may go south? *she sounds worried, rubbing her hands*
<@DeathStar> *Ymir has dragged out equipment and seems to be setting things up*
* Dias` (Dias@c-98-59-113-92.hsd1.mn.comcast.net) joins #Geyze
<@DeathStar> <Ylva> There's always a chance - we're about to to take on a group of Corporations that have essentially been magiked into existence. That's the gist of it, right?
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst."
<@Seraphna> Luci> Yep. The best weakness I can see to them is they don't really have an underlying infrastructure.
<@Seraphna> Luci> Plus their claim on ownership is tenuous bullshit at best.
<@DeathStar> *Asarar closes her eyes* You want to take them to court then to win?
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> I think that would put us past the cut off date
<@Seraphna> Luci> Nah, they'll have the judges in their pockets, since we don't.
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Their center of power is definitely Kumen City - right now
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> We have more influence outside of it
<@DeathStar> <Seniga> Do you though?
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "More compared to within the city proper."
<@DeathStar> *Ymir brings up the map of Kumen City, complete with each of the Corporation's area of influence, as well as the expanded world map where the corporations are expanding slowly* <Ymir> Right now we know that they are connected to the Magic Emperor and that they are buying influence - or using magic influence with the Geyze nobles. Once that is complete, we'll be in trouble
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> I've heard reports from my Cartel people that they're even beginning to move into the Prime Universe a bit in certain sectors.
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "Doing what?"
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> Well, lets see. *She grabs her reports* Ani-Mon Corps is expanding it's entertainment influence into the Earth sectors, working spread it's news and cartoon as well as toys into their markets. I don't think they've had much luck with the Cartel or Suisen yet, nor the Tsivrixsh or the Erusians
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> But it'll probably be only a matter of time before the Cartel does make deals with them too. It is money on the table. Only reason they might not have yet is because of you know, how I got ousted
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "The cartel have their own established brands for their own markets, while the latter two are too alien for their brand of entertainment to really appeal."
<@Seraphna> Luci> Suisen has a competing network, and most of those others tend to follow it. Lenneth started it ages ago to counter Earth Propoganda when they were having differences.
<@DeathStar> <Cloe> *turns on the Ani-Mon channel, where they are showing the latest magical girl cartoon*
<@DeathStar> *complete with action figure - the magical girl looks like a Sparkling knock off*
<@DeathStar> <Melodie> .... We're cooler. <Aimee> Someone should make a show about ships
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> I think we're getting off topic here. *she leans forward, tapping the map of Kumen City*
<@Seraphna> Luci> I think I've seen a show or two about those. I'll get you the names.
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "Yes, back on to topic."
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> Right. As you can see. *She brings the map up, it rotating in the air* Luci and I control Macross in the center of the city - which we know the President wanted to get his hands on due to the magic energy being underneath it
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> Since he couldn't get his hands on it, he instead drained the magic energy from underneath us and siphoned it away to his zone in Quadrant 1.
<@Seraphna> Luci> Citadel of Kickass.
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "And they are totally going to use it for something no good."
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> I have no doubt it will likely be used for whatever they are planning on the 5th
<@Seraphna> Luci> Could we... fuck them over there? Like pull the plug on their plan?
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> Whatever it is going to be used for, attempting to attack or go for Quadrant 1 is not a good idea - being the President's palace, it has the most guards, security, and having the magic there, it will have defenses we're not even aware of most likely.
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> I would not advise going for that first.
<@DeathStar> *Celine chews on something, the werebeast watching all of this quietly*
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "So we are going to infiltrate the celebration. We already have an in." *looks at Bella*
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> Right, so before then we should gather as much intel about everything we can. So I suggest we look to trying to strike the other Corporations - quietly if possible
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> Which is where you all have to decide - which of the other Quadrants do you think we should begin looking at first?
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "Put what we know about the others on the board."
<@DeathStar> *Ymir nods*
<@DeathStar> *Ymir brings up the Fashion Corporation first*
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "The key is to look for patterns that will let us prioritize targets."
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> This Corporation is mainly focused on material goods and importing them from all over the galaxy, including the Prime Universe. They do big business with everyone and seem to trade with every race available. They also have a massive Corporate Police Force of their own to protect their business. It is run by an Aurit named Cindy and a cat Fauna VP named Mia.
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> Quadrant 3 is Star Corps. This is practically one of the largest of the Corporations due to their push to create bigger and larger starships, having practically been rebuilding Kumen's fleet - warfleet, I might add.
<@Seraphna> Luci> Rrrr.
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> They also have a large Corporate Police Force of their own which makes it hard to reach them
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "And certainly invovled in the attept to capture the Draiocht."
<@Seraphna> Luci> One day and 10 minutes with a Monkey Wrench.
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> Exactly. And since they have their own police force, they have no qualms about emplying them to try to capture our ship if they want. They are run by a human named Kyle Henderson and a VP human named Linda Cope.
<@Seraphna> Luci> Or as I call them, Appetizer and Main Course.
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> The next Corporation is Bio Tech - they work on medical technology and their goal is to push medical advancement to the point magic isn't even needed.
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> Their own agenda is to create better Biotect technology
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "Ironic that they want to put the magic conpsirators out of business."
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> They are quietly designing a new XI Models it seems. And of course, their President is one we know, Caesune Guane as well as someone who claims to be her daughter, Chelsea Sweet, though according to Bonnie - Chelsea is somewhere else where we can't find her.
<@DeathStar> *Asarar drums her fingers quietly on her desk*
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "Very suspicious then."
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> And there is the Ani-Mon Corporation, it is an entertainment corporation, news network, and more. They are expanding to many worlds to place their networks it seems and working to create new shows as well as report the news not only on Kumen, but on the worlds who accepts the network.
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> It is run by a Lilin Daemon named Melinda and a VP Gladius Woman named Crystal
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "I'm inclined to stay away from them for now...too many cameras. Last thing we need is to give them an excuse to write a hit piece on us."
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> Net-ron is a Corportation that focuses on new technology - especially related to NetRunners and the Net. Their hope is to advance the Net to help replace the lost Mana on Kumen to the point that the Net replaces any need for it. Their goal is to upgrade the Net beyond the current version by locating any technology - new and old - and incorporating it into the system
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> Their President is a Wolf Werebeast named Stella and a VP Dragoon named Beckett. *Celine raises a brow*
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "That got your attention." *looks at Celine*
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> And finally, the last one is the Tech Corp. Their goal is to work on Spirit Tech so that it can get Magi-Tech working again. Their entire purpose is to use any type of Spirit-Tech and use that to bring online magic-tech without the need of mana.
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> It is run by a human named Cain and his wife.
<@Seraphna> Luci> THe weird paralleles.
<@DeathStar> <Celine> I recognize the name from long ago.
<@DeathStar> <Cloe> Huh? How so?
<@Seraphna> Luci> Considering Mom was a Dragoon and her VP was a wolf werebeast.
<@Seraphna> Luci> As running Star-Mon. Also this Cain interests me.
<@DeathStar> *Asarar leans back, considering all the options*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "State of the Net is kind of a deal for us...tired of getting my ass kicked online."
<@DeathStar> <Cloe> You mean from that really mean NetRunner?
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "...yeah."
<@Seraphna> Amber> I don't know if we've looked at the state of the Spirit Realm or the Net during all this closely.
<@DeathStar> *Asarar studies the Tech Corp.* Alright
<@DeathStar> *then looks at Net-Ron*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "We've been staying offline. Too dangerous with hostile runners out there."
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Lets check out Net-Ron then and then check out the other. Both should be rather low risk
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Do we want to sneak in or see if we can get offical appointments?
<@Seraphna> Amber> Decided on which of us you're keeping?
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Yeah, besides if we cna gte Net access again, then we cna slip in and out anywhere."
<@DeathStar> *Asarar peers at Amber* You two can decide that. <Seniga> Why not both of you stay. *she comments* It would make the team larger
<@Seraphna> Amber> Well, there's the Magi to oversee... **looks to Celine, putting a hand on her thigh**
<@DeathStar> *Celine blinks, peering down slowly*
<@DeathStar> <Celine> I'll see if I can't get us an appointment
<@DeathStar> *the large wolf girl has exited the room*
<@DeathStar> *Cloe peers at Bella, intently*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "What?"
<@Seraphna> Amber> Mmm.
<@DeathStar> *Cloe puts a hand --- on Bella's ticklish spot*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "H..hey!"
<@DeathStar> *Cloe nods, as if satisfied*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "...ok, you're just being weird now."
<@DeathStar> *Cloe jerks, as if shot in the heart*
<@DeathStar> *Melodie and Aimee poke on Seniga and Nell for money*
<@DeathStar> <Melodie> Loan us some coin
<@DeathStar> <Aimee> Just a little
<@DeathStar> *Celine returns* Who all will be coming? <Ylva> I think some of us should probably stay behind incase something happens
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "i'm totally going to Net-Ron."
<@DeathStar> *Asarar rises* I will as well
<@DeathStar> <Seniga> I'll stay behind with the girls. <Ymir> I think I will, too. It'll give me time to study Melodie and Aimee, and connect them with the armor so that the armor can be powered up
<@DeathStar> *Asarar leads Bella and Celine outside toward the shuttle craft*
<@Jackieness> <Kira> "I'm staying to keep the casino running."
<@Seraphna> Amber> I can't tell if we've been double recruited or not.
<@DeathStar> *Asarar taps into the comms in her ears* This way you all can listen in. *Asarar, still sporting an eye patch since the events of the Anniversary, takes a moment to make herself look presentable*
<@DeathStar> <Celine> Well, this will give us a little time to learn new things
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<@DeathStar> Location: Geyze - Amazon
<@DeathStar> *Qui watches the amazons quietly as they seem to be preparing new types of defenses*
<@DeathStar> *Neekito arrives on the scene, bringing Cloud with her*
<@Seraphna> Alita> Having a Leviathan tear the city apart changes how you think defense.
<@Seraphna> ALita> Ah good, Cloud dear.
<@DeathStar> <Qui> It will have to be so. *she turns as Cloud is delivered* Cloud. I am sorry to have called you back from Sanctuary
<@DeathStar> <Cloud> It is okay. I understand there was a lot of damage done here. I will go see what I can do
<@Seraphna> Alita> Good girl. The Temple will need some draining I'm afraid.
<@DeathStar> *she moves off toward the other Amazons; Qui pauses, then taps Alita, pointing at a naked looking Asian girl standing off in the distance, away from the other Amazons, staring up at the sky*
<@Seraphna> ALita> **examines Qui, checking her over inside and out**
<@DeathStar> *Cloud nods and moves to her temple to begin work*
<@Seraphna> **ALita turns and looks**
<@DeathStar> <Qui> I wonder who that is
<@Seraphna> Alita> SHall we go ask?
<@DeathStar> <Qui> I suppose it cannot hurt.
<@Seraphna> Alita> Also how are you feeling dear? Having a clone spin off you can leave damage.
<@DeathStar> <Qui> So far I am still unable to connect in anyway with the other "me". But I am not feeling any ill effects outside perhaps some tiredness. I will just need to keep focusing on the now
<@DeathStar> *as they approach the asian girl, the first thing to note is she seems to have a devil tail - perhaps indicating she is part daemon*
<@Seraphna> Alita> Indeed, either the Watcher is occupying the body or your soul split off a little, in which case it's a new Qui. Hmm... this is either one of mine or a Dark One.
<@Seraphna> ALita> Hello there.
<@DeathStar> *Qui muses at that* Let us hope it is not that
<@DeathStar> *The girl turns* Hm? Oh. *she stares at her, hand on her hip* I want to say you look familiar, but... your face isn't coming to me
<@Seraphna> Alita> I'm Alita, Queen of the Legion and Queen to Shinobu of the Daemon Realm. And High Priestess of Void.
<@DeathStar> <Girl> Wow, that's a mouthful.
<@Seraphna> Alita> Just giving all the references I can think of.
<@Seraphna> Alita> Alita will do othewise. **She grins**
<@DeathStar> <Girl> Well, "Just" Alita, hello there. *she turns to Qui* <Qui> I am Qui, Queen of the Amazons. Please call me Qui
<@DeathStar> <Qui> Do you require clothing? *The girl glances down, then seems to focus, Dark One like attire forming of her body*
<@Seraphna> Alita> Mmm, Dark One then.
<@DeathStar> <Qui> It appears so
<@Seraphna> Alita> Does the name Andrea mean anything to you dear?
<@DeathStar> *the girl pauses, thinking a bit, then seems to rub her head a bit* Yeah, yeah it does sound familiar. Yeah, that might be me. <Qui> You're not sure? <Andrea?> Nope
<@DeathStar> *Qui glances at Alita, then squints at her younger face*
<@DeathStar> *there appears to be part of her hair missing, as if there was a wound or gash that healed, but the hair hasn't grown back in*
<@DeathStar> <Qui> Do you want to take her or should I?
<@Seraphna> Alita> I can take her. Perhaps some time with Shade will help.
<@Seraphna> Alita> We know from Kaelan's... intermixing that Dark Ones and Dark Spirits share a kinship.
<@DeathStar> *Qui nods; Andrea? eyes the two, with a look*
<@DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<@DeathStar> Location: Kumen City
<@DeathStar> *Asarar has parked them outside Quadrant 6's Net Ron HQ on the top level*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "so what's the gameplan?"
<@DeathStar> *light rain has begun to drizzle and the people are in this area are hurrying to various areas to avoid getting wet. Standing outside the HQ, Net-Ron Corporate forces are standing guard or patroling*
<@DeathStar> <Celine> Well, I got us an appointment for the tour and hopefully we might meet the President. But it has been a long time, I'm not sure if it will go that far
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Lets see what it looks like inside before we decide on any other courses of action.
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Let's go then."
<@DeathStar> *Asarar walks toward the building, approaching the front doors. Celine follows along behind them, turning to look back at Amber*
<@Seraphna> **Amber gives her a smile, holding an umbrella over them**
<@Jackieness> <Bella> *moves along with the group*
<@DeathStar> *stepping through the doors, everyone would feel a slight buzzing feeling and like the air pressure shifted. Inside, the building looks much larger than it did outside, surprisingly - the front desk area is manned by several receptionist and patroling the area is even more corporate police. There is no sign of any cameras, oddly, and in the background there are a set of several elevators. Off to the side, a tour guide is gathering people who have signed up for it, so Asarar moves to the front desk to sign in*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> *whispers* "...I thinkthis building is at least partway in the Net*
<@DeathStar> *Cloe looks around in awe, wearing her mana device that was designed for her, glancing about; she pauses and checks her mana device*
<@DeathStar> *Asarar looks tempted to check, but decides against it*
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Lets see what we can learn then
<@DeathStar> *Asarar moves over to the tour guide*
<@DeathStar> *Cloe leans in to whisper to Bella* My mana device is not needing to feed me mana right now.
<@Jackieness> <Bella> *whispers* "...what does that even mean?"
<@DeathStar> <Cloe> Not know!
<@Seraphna> **Luci muses, looking between Cloe and Bella**
<@Seraphna> Luci> <Can you feel Mana in the air, Cloe?>
<@DeathStar> *The tour guide begins to lead everyone toward the elevators* <Guide> This way - we're going to take you take a look at the facilities.
<@DeathStar> <Cloe> *she seems to think, but then shakes her head no*
<@DeathStar> *Celine muses, waving her hand to see if she can detect any mana herself*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> *whisper* "I thinnk its must be ebcause this is the Net. Rules are different here."
<@DeathStar> *Asarar and Celine step into the elevator along with others in the tour group - an old couple seem to be taking pictures of everything*
<@Seraphna> **Luci adds Celine and Amber into the mental link she uses with the rest of the team** <Just think what you want to say like you're speaking, but rememebr not to actually speak.>
<@DeathStar> *the group gets off the elevator and the team finds themselves in what appears to be on the floor of a massive factory - the people down there making and other Netrunner objects. The Tour guide begins to speak about all the NetRunner equipment they build down here for the NetRunners of the city, showing off a gadget that allows a NetRunner to disable their opponent*
<@DeathStar> *The gadget appears to be some sort of gun, firing off an invisible spark - they demonstrate on a Biotect*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> *whispers* "Oh, come on... they are gearing up the script kiddies."
<@DeathStar> *The tour guide shows off a new disguise kit, allowing one to transform themselves into anyone else, as long as that person is in the databank; they demostrate by having the Biotect turn into a famous actor*
<@DeathStar> <Tour Guide> Of course, all of these right now are very expensive and are still in the testing phrase, so don't expect to see them on market just yet.
<@DeathStar> *the tour guide leads them into a room where there are seats and a screen, motioning for them to all sit down. Asarar sits in the back and Celine and Cloe find spots*
<@Seraphna> **Luci and Amber take seats**
<@Jackieness> <Bella> *sits down*
<@DeathStar> <Tour Guide> I hope you enjoy the presentation from our President. *they step off to the side and Wolf Werebeast as big as Celine appears. Stella begins to speak, focused directly on the audience* <Stella> Thank you for coming today. We here at Net-Ron value your interest in what we are trying to accomplish - a new era for the Net. Kumen is an every evolving world and so has the Net with it. Geyze has it's Spirit Realm, but many do not realize the Net is just as important to Kumen. *an image appears of the Net surrounding Kumen* It is an invisibile field that is always there, but it is rarely harnessed by us. It is another world practically, waiting to be reached out and it's benefits brought forth for all of us living here, and we here at Net-Ron aim to do just that
<@DeathStar> <Stella> This entire time you have been here, you have been inside the Net without needing to transfer without any equipment. Just like entering a portal into the Spirit Realm, you stepped through into the Net when you walked through the doors.
<@Seraphna> **Luci frowns and peers about, not having the best history with being in the Net.**
<@Jackieness> <Bella> *whispers* "Called it."
<@DeathStar> <Sella> We aim to provide the Net's reach to all over Kumen City before the year is up. And soon it will cover all the planet before the end of the decade. And I am sure many of you are wondering - how can this be the Net. There is no strange blue skies. That is because we are harnessing the Net to provide a safer environment closer to that of the Spirit Realm. So that every day citizens can enjoy it to the fullest. And I hope you will help us continue this. We are counting on you. *the screen begins to show various corporate logos as the tour guide steps back out*
<@DeathStar> <Tour Guide> We have a little time for Q&A. Does anyone have any or should I direct you to the store?
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> I admit I'm curious about the R&D now.
<@DeathStar> *Cloe tilts head*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "...how do we take a look?"
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Sneak in but that could prove to be tricky.
<@DeathStar> *Celine checks the time* You want me to see if I can get us to meet with the President now?
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Worth a shot. Maybe their president can just show us around personally."
<@Seraphna> Luci> Could be worth it.
<@DeathStar> *the tour wraps up and once back at the receptionist desk, Celine approaches them, and she can be seen talking to one of them seriously. Cloe watches, rocking on her feet*
<@DeathStar> *Celine hands the receptionist something and then returns to the others* <Celine> Stella should come down - hopefully
<@DeathStar> *after a bit, off to the side, a set of private elevator doors open and fashionable looking Wolf Werebeast steps out and approaches. She looks over Celine, dressed like a Magi still, the two sharing a long look, before Celine turns to motion at the others * These are my friends
<@DeathStar> <Stella> I have heard about you. *addressing Asarar - and Bella*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "I'm in the city most weekends."
<@DeathStar> <Stella> The President's daughter does not have many friends - you stand out
<@DeathStar> <Stella> What brings you all here?
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> We are all curious about what you are doing here - and were hoping to learn more. Especially my daughter
<@DeathStar> *Asarar pulls Bella closer to herself, an arm around her*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> *glances at Asarar and then back at Stella*
<@DeathStar> *Stella studies Bella; Celine seems fidgety being around her, but is thankfully behind her* <Stella> Very well. Are you still in school?
<@DeathStar> *Stella leads them toward the private elevator, motioning them inside; it looks like the elevator uses a scan from hand prints to work as Cloe and Asarar and Celine step in*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Not anymore, no. But I'm kind of being pressured to find ...soemthing.....since rich debutante is apparently not a career."
<@DeathStar> <Stella> Well, trust me. You don't want to turn out like some society's children. *She doesn't name who she is referring to*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Right..."
<@DeathStar> *they seem to head down and come out in a different type of research facility than the last. They come out in a large corridor with rooms on either side*
<@DeathStar> *the lab windows show researchers in said rooms, many of them looking like they are doing experiments on stuff*
<@DeathStar> *one of the rooms it looks like they have strange equipment that looks quite old*
<@Seraphna> **Luci peers it over**
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "What is that stuff? Looks like it was dug out of the ground."
<@DeathStar> <Stella> It is believe to be equipment from the original Net equipment laid out throughout the city long ago. We're studying it to learn more about the nature of the Net and how it all works.
<@Jackieness> <Bella> *looks at Asarar*
<@DeathStar> *Asarar muses, rubbing her face quietly*
<@DeathStar> *Stella moves over to the next room*
<@DeathStar> *in this room it shows the people doing tests of entering the Net while inside the Net - paradox*
<@DeathStar> *they also seem to be wearing a strange glowing suit while doing it*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "OK, explain this one."
<@DeathStar> <Stella> As you likely heard, we are attempting to expand a more neutral Net. We're now testing NetRunners abilities while in this default state - what all can they do, and what will be the state of spirit and magic tech operate. And can one operate Net Jumps within it from one point to another.
<@Seraphna> Luci> Hopefully nothing implodes in on itself.
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Yeah... I was wondering if you had foudn a functional remnant of the old Net and were trying to reach it through your new Net."
<@DeathStar> <Stella> Well, we are curious about the old Net
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Why is that?"
<@DeathStar> <Stella> Well, it can tell us a lot about the functionality of the Net. The creator is not around anymore so we have to a lot of guess work
<@DeathStar> <Cloe> Old is better?
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "But your engineers seem to have done a good job getting the new Bnet up and running here."
<@DeathStar> <Stella> I am proud of them yes. One problem we face though, and I wonder if this is related to the Net in general, is it seems to have issues covering large areas and for long periods. Have you noticed it always seems to be designed for a person to transport themselves to the Net - not to have the Net constantly present like with the Spirit Realm. But as you can see with this building, we're slowly reaching the point we believe we can expand that radius
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Is that a good idea? I mean, why have it omnipresent?"
<@DeathStar> <Stella> Well --- *She motions at Cloe* Ask your friend there. Or *she turns to Celine* How about you, Celine. You may not feel the magic, but try to cast a low level spell
<@DeathStar> *Celine blinks reaches out and slowly weaves a simply light spell*
<@DeathStar> *Cloe seems thoughtful*
<@DeathStar> <Stella> With the Net covering more area, it will help them adapt better. That is my hope at least.
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Are there any potential side effects?"
<@DeathStar> <Stella> So far we haven't had any reports while in the building
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Where just your vetted employees work."
<@DeathStar> <Stella> Yes, just them. *pause and turns to Bella* I take it you are interested in the Net.
<@DeathStar> <Stella> Judging by your questions
<@DeathStar> <Stella> Would you be interested in an internship then?
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Maybe." *looks at Asarar* "Mom?"
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> I do not mind, if you are interested. Just keep your hours open for work at home
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Sounds good."
<@DeathStar> <Stella> Alright, let us get you started then
<@DeathStar> *she leads Bella with her*
<@DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<@DeathStar> Epilogue 1:
<@DeathStar> Location: Geyze - Amazons
<@DeathStar> *Shinobu picks up Alita after Cloud finishes washing Andrea off*
<@Seraphna> Alita> **holds her up** We have another.
<@DeathStar> <Shinobu> Hm. I see that. Are you certain you want to head to Shade's location? There has not been a sighting in her jungle for sometime since the Magic Emperor took all the spirits in his first attack
<@Seraphna> Alita> Could take her to Nox, or send for her. Might even be better considering Nox is half Dark-One.
<@DeathStar> *Andrea peers at the two*
<@DeathStar> <Andrea> .... *turns to peer out at the sky again* <Shinobu> ... why do you keep doing that?
<@Seraphna> ALita> It's that or just wait for Kaelan to come sniffing for her mistress.
<@DeathStar> <Andrea> You do not feel that?
<@Seraphna> Alita> I'd say she's sensing something out in space.
<@Seraphna> **Alita muses and pushes her senses outwards in that direction as far as she can**
<@DeathStar> *it's not something in space, but it feels like a powerful magic off toward Hapian's direction is slowly growing* <Shinobu> ... you have any idea what it might be? *she asks Alita*
<@Seraphna> Alita> It's a magic of some sort... in Hapian?
<@Seraphna> Alita> We'll warn them.
<@DeathStar> <Cloud> They have Soren.
<@DeathStar> <Cloud> They should be safe.
<@Seraphna> ALita> That makes it easy. **She nods and pats Cloud** Send a proxy to her alright?
<@DeathStar> *Cloud nods and does so* <Shinobu> Lets get in touch with the Aquarius in the meantime
<@DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<@DeathStar> Epilogue 2:
<@DeathStar> Location: Casino
<@DeathStar> *something - or someone - observes Seniga, Nell, and the two spirits, Melodie and Aimee, watching the latter two spend Seniga's money on the slots*
<@DeathStar> <Seniga> .... *eyes her funds* Wait, they're all gone already?!
<@DeathStar> *a pale figure seems to observe their dynamic and comes to a conclusion*
<@Seraphna> Nell> You only gave them a bit right?
<@DeathStar> <Seniga> .... *grabs Nell*
<@DeathStar> <Seniga> ....
<@DeathStar> <Seniga> Neeeeell
<@Seraphna> Nell> R-Right?
<@DeathStar> *Melodie and Aimee hang their heads*
<@Jackieness> <Kira> *has an IOU contract sent Seniga's way*
<@Seraphna> Nell> Welp, I guess the twins are even deeper in debt now.
<@DeathStar> <Melodie> Why do we keep looosing?!
<@DeathStar> <Aimee> The odds make no sennnnse
<@DeathStar> -END-
* DeathStar changes topic to: Geyze II: Monday 7:30 - 10:45 PM | Act 3: Cermonies | Session 143: Dark City
<@DeathStar> -Minis Open-
<@DeathStar> *Asarar sits back in her office, eyeing the designs for the NetRunner suit that they're designing*
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> .... Luci
<@DeathStar> *she folds her hands, studying what little they managed to see on the tour* If I'm seeing this right, this suit might be extremely dangerous in a NetRunner's hands
* @Jackieness (~Psy@23-127-47-99.lightspeed.knvltn.sbcglobal.net) has quit IRC
<@Seraphna> Luci> It's all Ancient Daemon to me.
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> It essentially makes the Runner stronger and faster. And it might power up and abilities they have.
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> That's not a suit I'd like to see on market
<@Seraphna> Luci> So you'd need the prototype to vanish and the plans to dissappear.
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Yeah, we'll have to talk to Bella and see if we three can't work out something
* Day changed to Monday, 24. Nov 2025