Anniversary 28: Shaping the Unknown

* Now talking in: #TAW-Anniversary28
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<@DeathStar> Date: 10-644.4.19 / 10-675.1.10
<@DeathStar> Location: Kumen
<@DeathStar> *Asarar stands on a hill, wearing an eye patch, holding up binoculars as she tries to monitor what is going on at the Magi Tower; it appears the Corporations have the entire area on lockdown currently, as the Tower still appears to be powered up after the Eater's actions*
<@DeathStar> *Cloe paces about in her armored kitty outfit, while Ymir is kneeling nearby, studying her devices*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Well?"
<@Seraphna> Luci> Not sure what they're gonna try now.
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> It looks like they've secured the area. It also seems they're bringing teams down to the crater
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "So we going to do anything?"
<@Seraphna> Luci> I could remove so many headaches will a well aimed blast right now. But apparently good guys don't do that.
<@DeathStar> <Ymir> Not much we can do. Unless you want to fight an army
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Let us just hope that that tower wiped out all traces of that thing and they'll find nothing
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> As for the Tower being active now, well.... ain't shit we can do about that
<@DeathStar> <Cloe> Hm - what are odds there is nothing left?
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "How long can it even stay active? I mean... it just has the power that was jumpstarted from Geyze, right?"
<@DeathStar> *she ponders*
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> Not sure. *down at the ground level, something appears to warp in. Asarar lifts the binoculars again*
<@DeathStar> <Asarar> The fuck...
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "What?"
<@DeathStar> *Asarar hands Bella the binoculars*
<@Jackieness> <Bella> *takes the binoculars and looks for herself*
<@DeathStar> *moving along the corporation lackeys, appears to be a "dragon like person", with wings on their back. They stand massively tall over everyone, wearing a cloak over their face, but what little they do show, they appear to be ... unwell - their wings looking skeleton like*
<@Seraphna> Luci> What the fuck is that?
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "I don't know... Ymir?" *holds out the binoculars*
<@DeathStar> *they seem to be discussing something with Caesune and Chelsea, both there as Bio-Tech's leaderships, as well as Star Corps Kyle and Linda*
<@DeathStar> *Ymir rises and studies it* .... That may be one of the 4 Monster Lords under the Magic Emperor. If I had to guess, it is the Elder Dracolich - Imon. If he's here, then that is not good. Even with the magic gear we have on hand, we'd be outmatched
<@DeathStar> *Cloe peers around Bella* Cloe suggests we step away from our spying for the time being then
<@Seraphna> Luci> Does tell us that that Magic Emperor is at the root of our political issues..
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "At least that confirms that the change is staus quo is tied to this Magic Emperor guy."
<@Seraphna> Luci> Jinx, owe me a drink.
<@DeathStar> *Ymir seems to be thinking* It means whatever they have planned coming up on soon with the son's birthday is going to be a big deal. We'll have to step up our operations before then. Especially if it might be tied to the Emperor
<@DeathStar> *Asarar begins to grab their stuff * Alright, lets head back.
<@Jackieness> <Bella> "Yeah..."
<@DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<@DeathStar> Location: Hapian Castle
<@DeathStar> *Neekito and Kito stand before Sasha, workers repairing the castle in the background - even though the events with Nyarl having happened earlier in the morning, they seem intent on getting the throne area at least secured as evening is now coming up*
<@DeathStar> <Kito> We've been doing a tally on who is missing and dead, My Queen
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> *takes a deep breath* "And?"
<@DeathStar> *Neekito hands a list of names of maids and soldiers* Thankfully it is not as high it could have been, but we still lost a handful. Many of them seem to be simply missing. <Kito> Among them seems to be Violet. I have had guards search the castle from top to bottom but there has been no sign of her. *she turns to Rain, who seems to be thinking*
<@DeathStar> <Rain> We might need to bring Soren back from Sanctuary, even if it might be dangerous for her.
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "We shall consider it and take precautions."
<@DeathStar> <Kito> I am sure she would rather you be safe at the end of the day. Until you're ready to call her, I'll have the castle repaired in the meantime
<@DeathStar> <Neekito> Also. Their Taiga is planning to hold a meeting tonight - something about reuniting the two Mirror Universes
<@DeathStar> <Neekito> Did you want to attend?
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "It certainly sounds tied to the fate of my realm. I will attend. In the emantime, have the bodies of the dead thatw ere recovered prepared for a state funeral. Full honors as they were acting in the lines of duty... be they brave soldiers or loyal domestics."
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<@DeathStar> Location: The Academy
<@DeathStar> *The Academy is full of buzz with Qui and Shinobu's forces there and no Lumi to keep the peace at the moment.*
<@DeathStar> *Shion scrubs her head, eyeing all her students looking excited at everyone being there.*
<@DeathStar> *Celine reclines in a seat with some of her magi*
<@Seraphna> **Alita has brought contingents from the Legion**
<@Seraphna> **Amber sits with Celine, a distant look on her face**
<@DeathStar> *Ren sits with Yuki at the medical tent before the meeting begins*
<@DeathStar> *A busty woman wearing a monster mask walks about the place; many giving her dirty looks due to her mask, which looks to be a mix of a monster/daemon mask*
<@Seraphna> Alita> Who is that?
<@DeathStar> <Shinobu> I have no idea. Maybe a student? Though they seem much too old for that. *she studies their body and graceful walk*
<@Seraphna> ** Alita frowns and tries to feel her out**
<@DeathStar> *Taiga seems to be scrubbing her head, studying the time distortion fields that are still up and having not fully shut off, trying to make sense of them. Erevis standing beside her*
<@Seraphna> Jaime> Something's keeping it up still... is it because we lack Cleaners or something else?
<@DeathStar> *they feel very familiar and very powerful.*
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> They should have Cleaners in this universe. I personally am wondering what is preventing them from acting
<@Seraphna> **Amber shifts in front of Alita and pokes the woman, cheeks starting to puff**
<@DeathStar> *The masked woman peers at Amber* <Masked Woman> Oh my~. *jiggle*
<@Seraphna> Amber> **forms vines to reach for the mask**
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm..perhaps this mess si supposed to happen in their sanctioned timeline."
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> Maybe...
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "The alternative, fo course, is that they are indisposed."
<@DeathStar> <Erevis> It could also be due to myself
<@Seraphna> Jaime> The unresolved loop.
<@DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes. As long as I do not return to the loop, time travel remains an option
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...I would have expected them to be all over you if your rpesence were a problem."
<@DeathStar> *the mask is removed slowly, revealing Autumn*
<@Seraphna> **Amber tackles her**
<@DeathStar> *Autumn falls over*
<@Seraphna> Alita> She's never known your face but it's pretty much hers, my dear.
<@DeathStar> *Shinobu studies Autumn silently as the goddess pats Amber*
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> Either way, I need to get this meeting started.
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> Lets do this
<@Seraphna> Amber> But... how?
<@DeathStar> *Taiga moves out to greet everyone, with Ren and Erevis following. Seniga, Melodie, and Aimee move to pay attention*
<@DeathStar> <Autumn> Well, let us just say time is a little finicky right now, so I though I would take advantage of it dear.
<@Seraphna> Amber> You kept your promise.
<@DeathStar> <Autumn> Mmm. *She holds her hand* Come. Let us find a spot to talk. It is hard to say how long things will be like this and I am sure you have lots of questions. *she moves her off to the side of the camp*
<@DeathStar> *Neekito and Kito arrive with Sasha, sounding horns*
<@DeathStar> *While Rain escorts Sasha*
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> *is wearing her armor instead of dressed more casually, as though she were expecting a battle*
<@DeathStar> <Revi> .... *leans in toward Jaime* You don't get horns when you arrive
<@DeathStar> <Adeline> ... *jots a note*
<@Seraphna> Jaime> I'm not into them sadly.
<@DeathStar> *Azif shifts about between the two Kaelans, looking around*
<@Seraphna> **The Kaelans move to the meeting with her**
<@DeathStar> <Azif> ... I feel the other me, but they're far away. Hm.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> They must have gotten back to the expedition continent, if you're feeling them on this world.
<@DeathStar> *Lumi arrives and sits down after Sasha, glancing around*
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> *takes a seat*
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> Well then. Where to begin
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> I'll go over the data and break it down as best as I can.
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> We know that this mirror universe and the mirror universe that is connected to our Prime Reality are essentially made of the same frequency. Meaning, somehow, some force copied this one and tried to hide it away. But the problem is by copying it, you all are still connected in the end. But... that connection is going to fade over time
<@DeathStar> *Taiga holds up her hands* That will leave you a few options
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> You all can do nothing and over the next few years, your signature will change so much that you will become your own thing and we will never be able to reach out to you again. --- It might even be for the best. Or we can try to reintergrate you back into the Prime Reality, but that will mean combining the two Mirror Universes. And that would be like combing two files.
<@DeathStar> *Shinobu glances at Alita*
<@Seraphna> **Alita muses, taking her hand**
<@DeathStar> *Taiga awkwardly stands up* Uh, I think you all should take time to think on this. It's not like it is a rush or anything. *she seems to be caught off guard at the lack of reaction from anyone*
<@Seraphna> Jaime> It's a lot to take in for many of them.
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "We shall take your words under advisement... what you have said is quite... a.. substantial decision."
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...and what about this reality's Prime? Is there even one?"
<@Seraphna> Jaime> There seems to be. **says a bit too innocently**
<@DeathStar> <Shion> There is. <Taiga> I took into account on it. It will survive the transfer.
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> As for the merger of the Mirror Universe, I can't say how it will play out or what in the end.
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> I guess this is the part where we see if we can't get back home now.
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "How different are they?"
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> Our Mirror Universe?
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> The bonus to seperation, we can always try to visit.
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> Our mirror universe is 90 years ahead of yours, as well as not having had your experiences. Most likely, if I had to guess at what would happen
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> The data would favor.... the new data as long as the Watcher was not present.
<@Seraphna> Jaime> ...Which is the new data, the one further along or the one different from the original?
<@DeathStar> *Taiga pauses, then points at everyone here*
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...that could be dangerous if we can't solve this reality's problems before we re-integrate."
<@DeathStar> <Ren> If the opposite was likely to be true, then the Watcher is unlikely to allow it to occur
<@DeathStar> <Ren> If it being around could get itself booted too
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "So tell me... do you believe that thisWatcher isn't supposed to exist?"
<@DeathStar> *Taiga crosses her arms* That is a tricky question. This entity clearly caused this split to occur in the first place and made this mess, so chicken and the egg scenario.
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> It had to have been present to do make everything come about, so it had to have been around to start mucking about
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "Then why was it unknown to your version of our world?"
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> If I had to hazard a guess, it sealed itself away by doing this
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> As not to be detected by the Eaters
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> From what we can tell, they latch onto poweful beings - the stronger the better.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> So the Watcher is a big juicy steak to the Unknown.
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "And explain these Eaters?"
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> We're still trying to identify what they are sadly. Their very existence is almost like a paradox - a hunger in the fabric of reality. I need more time to study them. But it looks like any sort of strength can draw them. And they do seem to possess intelligence
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> As they are able to mimic and possess people
<@Seraphna> Jaime> And are crazy huge and invisible.
<@DeathStar> <Ren> We assume that - but their forms have been all over the place.
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...if they are trying to hide form thr Unknown, then their gambit has already failed."
<@DeathStar> <Ren> For all we know those forms have been things they've been possessing so far.
<@DeathStar> *Shinobu leans forwarD*
<@DeathStar> <Shinobu> Will they start trying to invade here now that they have found it?
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> I believe the path here will remain extremely difficult to transverse. So far, there seems to be only a few ways here. Once we return, I plan to seal it once again until it is time to make a decision
<@DeathStar> <Lumi> If there are no traces of them left behind, you mean
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "I am of the belief that beforee that time, we must defeat both the MAgic Emperor and resolve the crisis on Kumen, else we wake up to a worse furture should we go forward with this."
<@DeathStar> *Taiga thinks, then fiddles in her hand pockets and hands out something to everyone - it looks like a strange pager like device*
<@Seraphna> Alita> Lumi?
<@DeathStar> *Lumi glances at Alita* Yes?
<@DeathStar> *Lumi holds the pager, pocketing it*
<@Seraphna> Alita> SHouldn't you be deep underground currently with two spirits and several volunteers?
<@DeathStar> <Lumi> Oh, well, I asked Gnome to bring me back. *she looks around, as if checking if Sylph is around* Sylph brought me back for the meeting
<@Seraphna> Jaime> I would have to assume Sylph since Gnome can't teleport.
<@Seraphna> **Jaime tilts her head and feels out if Lumi has any of Gnome's essence on her**
<@DeathStar> *Lumi tilts her head at Jaime, looking at her*
<@DeathStar> *Adeline folds her hands, hmming. Revi just looks confused*
<@Seraphna> Jaime> You should probably think things through before making up your story. Inserting the energy after the fact is a bit sloppy.
<@DeathStar> <Lumi> ...hm?
<@Seraphna> Jaime> Adding Gnome's energy was a nice touch but I was actively looking when it appeared.
<@DeathStar> <Lumi> Ah?
<@DeathStar> *Taiga and Ren look at Jaime, then at Lumi, then at the others*
<@DeathStar> *Lumi gives a sheepish dog look* <Lumi> Jaime...?
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...explain this."
<@Seraphna> **Jaime feels out Sylph's energies as she watches her**
<@DeathStar> *Hobo Sylph seems to be somewhere in the camp, hoboing it up - likely near the trees*
<@Seraphna> Jaime> Where's your ride?
<@DeathStar> <Lumi> I believe she is getting drunk on fruit?
<@DeathStar> <Shinobu> You seem to suspect Lumi. I admit it is odd you are back Lumi
<@Seraphna> Jaime> I'm a bit paranoid perhaps.
<@Seraphna> Jaime> But this is the first time they have brought one of you back.
<@DeathStar> <Lumi> True. It is unusual to ask to come back. *She admits*
<@DeathStar> *Lumi stands up* Tell you what. I'll go get Sylph myself and we'll be right back
<@Seraphna> Jaime> She's at her tree. Aurora snuck over to visit.
<@DeathStar> <Lumi> Of course. *she moves off*
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "..and you are just going to let her go off?"
<@DeathStar> *Sylph tries to get Aurora to drink fruit punch*
<@DeathStar> <Ren> .... *peers at Jaime*
<@Seraphna> Aurora> Slushie?
<@Seraphna> Jaime> Mmm. I'm tracking her footsteps.
<@DeathStar> <Shinobu> So was that Lumi or not?
<@Seraphna> Jaime> Depends on how Sylph reacts.
<@Seraphna> Jaime> Not her.
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> ....Pardon?
<@Seraphna> Jaime> She vanished after a few steps.
<@DeathStar> <Qui> Am I to understand
<@Seraphna> Jaime> And not like, floating or flying, existence faded.
<@DeathStar> <Qui> That a phantom Lumi stood there and listened to our entire meeting?
<@Seraphna> Jaime> As I understand it, that's how the Watcher works.
<@Seraphna> Jaime> Calling them out too directly though, they get motivated to shut you up. Hence letting her skip off.
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "Then we can only conclude that we have been compromised."
<@DeathStar> <Qui> And how do we know when one of our people are compromised?
<@Seraphna> Jaime> I'd say we've been compromiised since before the time loop.
<@DeathStar> <Qui> Do I need to start testing all my hand maidens?
<@DeathStar> *Mireille Prime moves over to join them*
<@DeathStar> <Mireille> I apologize for interrupting you. The Aquarius is repaired - we can leave at any time now
<@Seraphna> Alita> That reminds me. Qui dear.
<@DeathStar> *Taiga turns to the group* We are going to return. *points* Please hold onto those pagers in the event you need us for anything. And we'll return to help out
<@DeathStar> <Qui> Hm?
<@DeathStar> *Shinobu glances over*
<@Seraphna> Alita> How are my kittens doing?
<@DeathStar> <Qui> Ah, I confess I haven't attemptd to use the other body since the attack on the Amazon capital some time ago. We've been so caught up on attack after attack. Come with me to my tent tonight and we'll check in on them
<@Seraphna> **Alita nods**
<@Seraphna> Alita> Does it move on it's own without you?
<@DeathStar> <Qui> It... should not
<@Seraphna> Alita> Oh dear.
<@Seraphna> **Alita slides Alt's journal across to her**
<@DeathStar> *Ren transfers Yuki and John over to the Aquarius hospital*
<@Seraphna> Alita> I was getting reports up until this time incident. You come up a few times as active.
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...well, let's finish up here then."
<@DeathStar> *Qui reads the passages* ....
<@Seraphna> Alita> Perhaps the Watcher slid into your spot there too.
<@DeathStar> <Qui> We shall have to see

* Now talking in: #Ann28-Autumn
<@DeathStar> *Autumn finds quiet place to sit*
<Seraphna> **Amber takes a seat with her**
<@DeathStar> <Autumn> I am sure you have a lot of questions
<Seraphna> Amber> I made a list when I was little, mom couldn't really tell me much.
<@DeathStar> <Autumn> I'm not surprised. I am the sort that seems to come and go.
<Seraphna> Amber> What am I?
<@DeathStar> *Autumn blinks and takes her hand* Do you need to be something more than my precious daughter? *She asks coyly*
<Seraphna> **Amber smiles** I suppose not but... there's so much about myself and what I can do that no one can tell me. I've had to bottle it up inside. I'm a goddess with no religion.
<@DeathStar> <Autumn> I always found that I enjoyed making my own religions where-ever I went
<Seraphna> Amber> Yeah, one of my homes worships the first Asmodeans without knowing it's you or even me.
<@DeathStar> *Autumn pulls Amber close to her chest* Tell me. Do you feel content?
<Seraphna> Amber> I feel... kinda out of things. I might be in love with my co-leader though.
<@DeathStar> <Autumn> Your co-leader? The werebeast wolf?
<@DeathStar> *Autumn traces her finger along Amber*
<Seraphna> **Amber nods, blushing a bit.**
<@DeathStar> <Autumn> She is cute. I think you two would make a cute couple. As for your abilities, you of course are my daughter - you have my goddess skills, and of course some talents with monsters if you ever reach out and feel them
<Seraphna> **Amber smiles and leans against her, just taking the moment**
<@DeathStar> *Autumn reaches into her cleavage and hands her something*
<Seraphna> **Amber looks at it**
<@DeathStar> *it appears to be a golden fruit - but at the same time it looks edible* <Autumn> This is made for you to eat when you most need it to help bring your true potential for a time. So hold onto it.
<Seraphna> **Amber nods** Like Terra's tricks?
<@DeathStar> <Autumn> Something like that
<Seraphna> Amber> You'd like her. Natural with monsters. Like the spirits realized they needed a monster spirit.
<@DeathStar> <Autumn> I migth have an idea of what she is like
<Seraphna> Amber> Oh right... you've been back then. You met her?
<@DeathStar> <Autumn> I have
<Seraphna> Amber> Wish you could stay.
<@DeathStar> <Autumn> The time distortions are not over yet. Is there some activity you would like to do together?
<Seraphna> Amber> I'd love to show you the tower, or Uncle Void's Temple, or any of the places we have really.
<@DeathStar> <Autumn> Then let us begin
<@DeathStar> *Amber would find herself at the tower, where her partner is already back, looking over the students*
<@DeathStar> *Celine stands tall for a werebeast, tail swishing*

<@DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<@DeathStar> Location: Aquarius Prime
<@DeathStar> *Taiga and Ren strap into the bridge, nodding to Airym - with Yuki in medical, Ren steps in to help co-captain*
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> Let us see if we cannot get back home.
<@DeathStar> *Sengia and the other Mireille connect via comms* <Mireille> We'll monitor everything from here. <Seniga> If something goes wrong, we'll be on standby
<@Jackieness> <Noire> *finds a spot as well* "Mmmm...we have a grand tour to continue."
<@DeathStar> <Ren> Yeah, when we get back we need to discuss that
<@DeathStar> *Ren flips a few switches*
<@Jackieness> <Airym> "Helm, prepare to take us out."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> A life with only one of me.
<@Seraphna> **Kaelan wiggles Azif though**
<@DeathStar> *Erevis crosses her arms, looking lost in thought as the Aquarius takes off*
<@DeathStar> *Azif makes a noise, having popped back into cub form*
<@DeathStar> <Azif> Aieee~
<@DeathStar> *the kid Azif looking dizzy*
<@Seraphna> Jaime> Does Azif belong in our timeline?
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> Well... this particular form of hers was made from a body in out timeline. So... yes.
<@DeathStar> <Ren> You want to leave her here and have two Azifs?
<@Seraphna> Jaime> Just don't want to make more loops.
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...we've already left. Let's not turn back around."
<@DeathStar> <Erevis> Something tells me when it comes to a being like Azif, if you left her with the other Kaelan or not it would not matter much
<@DeathStar> *as they reach space, Taiga seems to be entering a program, aimed at Centerpoint*
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> Hopefully once we return to our reality, the time distortions should begin to close. <Erevis> You mean once I go back into the box..
<@DeathStar> <Mireille> How do you think Selena will take hearing that her kid is dead? *Referring to Violet, as Taiga begins to open a gate.*
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm..her status is still unconfirmed."
<@DeathStar> *as they begin to pass through the portal, suddenly, giant hands appear inside the ship, as if warping into reality itself. The large hands reaching out and grabbing the spirit chamber with Mireille, and begins to crush it, alarms going off as power begins to drain as spirit energy shoots out of the containment chamber. Another large hand appears and begins to smash in the hull from the inside, about to pierce through the hull*
<@DeathStar> <Ren> ... !? What the hell. *she grabs onto the hand crushing the spirit chamber, straining*
<@Jackieness> <Noire> *conjures Dark Arms to grapples the hands going for the spirit chamber*
<@DeathStar> <Erevis> ... someone is trying to make sure we do not come back
<@Jackieness> <Airym> "Helm, take evasive action."
<@DeathStar> *she TK grabs the hand going for the spirit chamber, pulling with Noire; Revi leaps and grabs the helm, trying to pull them, as the hand is straining to finish off Mireille*
<@DeathStar> *suddenly, John rushes up from medical, practically naked, and grabs onto the hand attacking their hull and begins to pull it away*
<@Seraphna> **Nox sends dark waves over the hull to push it off too**
<@DeathStar> *John begins to wrestle with the hand inside the bridge*
<@Seraphna> **Jaime does her bnest to reinforce Mire's chamber with crystals**
<@DeathStar> *the hand is slowly pulled off from the contaiment field by the others*
<@DeathStar> <Ren> Where do we put this thing!?
<@Seraphna> **Nox checks on Mire, giving her strngth**
<@DeathStar> *the Aquarius finally passes through the other side and the hands vanish*
<@DeathStar> *John lands on his ass*
<@Seraphna> **Kaelan pulls an old looking box out of her tails** In here.
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...it was afraid."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> Oooor not.
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> ....I think ... actually... it cannot cross into our reality
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> Interesting
<@DeathStar> <Ren> I like the fear better.
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "I mean this attack. An act of desperation."
<@DeathStar> *Mireille's life signs are in critical, but she isn't gone yet*
<@DeathStar> <Erevis> Noire is right - it was seeking to get rid of us so we cannot act upon the mirror universe
<@Seraphna> **Nox pumps hald her essence into her, collapsing**
<@Seraphna> **Kaelan moves over to care for them both and move mire into the medical bay**
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "That also adds weight to the theory that it createds its pocket reality as a sanctuary."
<@DeathStar> *John joins them, letting it all stand. REvi eyes him, and reddens*
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> ... with Nox and Mireille down, I'll call for someone to pick us up. And take us to the Suisen.
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "John McCormick, dress yourself."
<@DeathStar> <John> Oh, one of my wives will be by soon to do that. Probably.
<@Seraphna> Jaime> UNcle John. Here. **she weaves clothing on him**
<@Jackieness> <Airym> "Resume course. Take us home."
<@DeathStar> <John> Oh thanks, Jaime
<@DeathStar> *Ren turns to Noire* I'm afraid we don't have any power with Nox and Mireille gone right now.
<@DeathStar> <Ren> Well I take it back - we have lightspeed travel
<@DeathStar> **Ren activates that*
<@DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<@DeathStar> Location: The Academy
<@DeathStar> *with the various races packing up and preparing to head back, night has fallen. Qui is in her tent, preparing to go to sleep hooked up*
<@DeathStar> *Kito and Neekito are getting everything ready for Sasha, while Shion walks with her around the Academy*
<@DeathStar> <Shion> How are you holding up so far, Sasha?
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "We are putting a brave face on. The crown must be the bedrock for the people."
<@DeathStar> *Shion nods* If there is anything I can provide through the Academy, let me know. *as they're talking, the two come across Andrea, who seems to be all bloodied and in her kid form, peering up at the stars.* <Shion> ... Andrea? Should you not have left with the others?
<@DeathStar> *Qui opens her eyes and sits up, glancing at Alita after a few moments*
<@DeathStar> <Qui> ...
<@DeathStar> *Andrea turns to look at Sasha and Shion, then leans in toward Sasha* Hm. You know. You remind me of someone
<@Seraphna> Alita> Any luck?
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "Excuse me?"
<@DeathStar> <Andrea> Hm. .... *shrugs her hands* Sorry. My head is a little foggy. I'm waiting for something, I think. I was fighting something really strong - and my I feel I'm needed here still. Hm. *she eyes the two, then moves off, forming a kimono around herself without looking back*
<@DeathStar> <Shion> .... That was strange. Stranger than usual for her.
<@DeathStar> <Qui> I cannot connect with it. It's like it does not exist
<@Jackieness> <Sasha> "We have far too many hidden agendas of late."
<@DeathStar> <Shion> Well, I'll see if I can't have one of my students track her down later.
<@Seraphna> Alita> I may have a way to force the journals to work if they don't still.
<@DeathStar> *Qui rubs her hands, nodding* <Qui> I wonder what it means...
<@DeathStar> -Interlude 1-
<@DeathStar> Location: Unknown
<@DeathStar> *Violet stumbles through the forest, looking lost and dirty, when she falls at the feet of the Magic Emperor; glancing up at him, he holds out his gloved hand and pulls her to his feet, the other holding a piece of something that looks powerful, but she does not recognize it* <Magic Emperor> ... come with me, little girl. I will give you the power you need to make right the wrongs you have caused in your past, and so much more.
<@DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<@DeathStar> Location: Risokyo
<@DeathStar> *Ren breathes in the air, the group having arrived finally at the capital while the Aquarius is taken in for repairs, and the injured taken to see Cuddles*
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> It is not quite over yet
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm?"
<@DeathStar> *Taiga walks toward the capital building with the PAX*
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> I need to close the time distortions and close the reality link between our realities for the time being. I can probably do all that alone.
<@DeathStar> <Ren> Well, that will give me time to lead us to the Fumoffu room then - I have some things I want to go over
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> Mmm, we'll have to see about Mire and Nox's bonds increasing ship wise... **seems to be looking up info on Dark One ship cores**
<@DeathStar> *Taiga breaks off to do that, while Ren leads them to the Fumoffu room* <Ren> You want to make the ship look like the one over there?
<@DeathStar> *Erevis and Revi follow quietly behind them*
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> Wasn't it AWESOME?
<@DeathStar> <Revi> It looked scary
<@Seraphna> Jaime> Oh my.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> It reminded me of Shippy... poor guy...
<@DeathStar> <Ren> I'm not sure Yuki and Airym will want to change the ship's design
<@DeathStar> <Ren> You should discuss it with them
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> I could always enhance the Ulieah more~
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "The Aquarius is not yours to give amakeover to. Bersides, we still have my own ship avaialble."
<@DeathStar> *Ren sits down at the table, practically collapsing into the chair - Revi delicately sits down in her's, while Erevis remains standing*
<@DeathStar> *Erevis walks the room, quietly, looking to be thinking something over, while Ren speaks* <Ren> So, I wanted to discuss the Road Trip and the Unknown
<@Jackieness> <Noire> *moves to lounge on the sofa*
<@DeathStar> <Ren> We've seen how strong just one of those things are - and we've been told there's legions of them that will be spawning this summer.
<@DeathStar> <Ren> Waiting to pounce on us when we're unprepared
<@Seraphna> Jaime> We find the source and smash it?
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "They must have both a point of origin and a weakness."
<@DeathStar> <Ren> I want to combine our Road Trip with asking for help from the other allies - get everyone on board. I mean, if we can learn more about them on the trip and smash them as well, I'll be all for it. But I'd like to avert whatever Chad uses in the future where no one has power so they can't find us
<@DeathStar> <Ren> So my idea is to go into space and start visiting other worlds now and start exploring out there
<@Seraphna> Jaime> And then we smash the source?
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...I presume you mean to use our grand Tour as cover?"
<@DeathStar> <Ren> Pretty much. I mean, it'll still be us having fun like always, so only partially cover
<@DeathStar> <Ren> But I want us to get everyone on the same page at the same time while right under their noses
<@DeathStar> <Revi> And if we can learn the truth all the better
<@Seraphna> Truth> I prefer, learning the secret.
<@Seraphna> Truth> I am unlearnable.
<@DeathStar> *Revi tilts her head*
<@Seraphna> **Kaelan pats her katana**
<@DeathStar> *Revi leans in toward Truth*
<@DeathStar> *Wyrd snorts at Truth*
<@DeathStar> *the blade bapping her*
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "A pity we could not recover anything that Upper chad might have learned, even though his own paranoia likely paved te way for the Unknown to sweep in."
<@DeathStar> <Erevis> Ir sounds like you children have a plan
<@Seraphna> Jaime> I would half believe Chad made the Unknown to eat something else.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> ...Did he?
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "I recall something about whispers in the dark."
<@DeathStar> <Ren> We'd have to ask Fate - I'm not sure where she ran off
<@DeathStar> *John plops down in the chair next to them*
<@Seraphna> **Tabetha stalks John**
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm..if we go with that line of thought...perhaps the Watcher that attacked us was the whisper in the dark... and Chad did create the Unknown o fight it... and lost control of his over-engineered solution."
<@DeathStar> <Ren> I just want to point out
<@DeathStar> <Ren> If that man could make those things, then I fear HIM above all else in the universe
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Right now, its just a theory that Jaime threw out there. Unlikely, but I cannot dismiss the possibility either."
<@DeathStar> <Erevis> Knowing our Chad
<@DeathStar> <Erevis> He would have had a means of controlling them
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> It's like when you put snakes into a bin to eat the snails, then have to get the mongooses to eat the snakes, then have to get the dogs in there to eat the mongooses.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> Just get a chicken and you have no more snails and dinner.
<@DeathStar> <Ren> So unless the attack on his reality was all an act and Fate was set up to believe it...
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Or there was another unknown variable."
<@DeathStar> <Ren> Well, we'll find the truth out as we keep going. And look into it. If Upper Chad did have a hand in it, we'll find out
<@Seraphna> Truth> Secret.
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Ren, what is the first destination?"
<@DeathStar> <Ren> We'll start at Luna and get them onboard, then from there we'll travel to Tareh since Kaelan has been wanting to go, then Erusia, then we'll check in with the Dark Ones and Progenitor situation
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> Mmm, Tsukiko cuddle time.
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "...and what about the Cartel?"
<@Seraphna> **Kaelan wiggles Azif**
<@DeathStar> <Ren> Well. Since our relations are a bit strained right now, I figure we'll hit them later down the list
<@DeathStar> <Ren> But we will do them too
<@DeathStar> <Ren> I got a huge list, don't worry
<@DeathStar> <Revi> Traveling the stars...
<@DeathStar> <Erevis> Jaime.
<@DeathStar> *Tsukiko leans into Kaelan as she holds Azif*
<@Seraphna> Jaime> Momma.
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...very well. Shall we be using my ship, then?"
<@DeathStar> <Erevis> This is where we must part ways again. I have great faith in what you all will accomplish here and that you will save the day
<@DeathStar> *she takes her hands as Ren nods at Noire*
<@DeathStar> <Ren> We'll be leaving in a a few days once everything is in order
<@Jackieness> <Noire> *glances to Erevis* "Mmmm...perhaps some day, th universe will no longer need its anchors and you might be able to return home."
<@DeathStar> <Revi> With the bad guy defeated - is this necessary?
<@DeathStar> *Referring to Nyarl*
<@Seraphna> Jaime> Always is.
<@Seraphna> **Jaime hugs onto Erevis**
<@DeathStar> <Erevis> I fear that one is immortal - plus we do not know the capabilities of this new enemy. As long as time travel exists it could be used by enemy. *she hugs Jaime*
<@Seraphna> Jaime> I'll miss you Momma.
<@DeathStar> *Adeline watches the exchange*
<@DeathStar> *Erevis bows to each of them, turning nad leaving*
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "...and so, there it is."
<@DeathStar> <Revi> ... *frowns*
<@Seraphna> **Jaime takes Revi's hand**
<@DeathStar> *Ren lets out a breath* Well. Let us adjourn for now and focus on the next leg of our Grand Tour
<@DeathStar> *Revi squeezes it. As the door opens, Jaime is hug tackled by Athena and Ako following her*
<@Seraphna> **Jaime squeaks**
<@DeathStar> *Athena seems to have sensed Jaime needing Athena hugs*
<@DeathStar> *Ren moves to step out, bumping into Taiga*
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> I've closed everything off. *Fate is standing there beside her*
<@DeathStar> <Taiga> I just hope we got everyone home - if not they'll be stuck over there until we can retrieve them later
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...Fate. We would like to talk."
<@DeathStar> <Fate> Of course - let us speak in that cafe you all enjoy. *Ren follows along, pausing* <Ren> Noire, I just realized
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm?"
<@DeathStar> <Ren> Your mother didn't come back with us
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "What?!"
<@DeathStar> <Ren> She never showed back up after she went off to look for the Eater alone
<@DeathStar> *Taiga glances between them*
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "...she is always doing this..."
<@DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<@DeathStar> Loction: Peacemaker Ship
<@DeathStar> *Selena leans back, shaking her head* We should have bought a map
<@Jackieness> <Lana> "Are there even any maps of...wherever we are?"
<@DeathStar> <Zayne> I am unusure. Maybe in one of the bigger cities.... But the Bandit King is rather paranoid
<@DeathStar> <Gwen> I have an idea.
<@DeathStar> *he leans forward, eating Peeps' fish stew - used to it always being fish something*
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Ahhh?" *looks at Gwen*
<@DeathStar> <Gwen> Why not ask Miz if he recognizes the area
<@DeathStar> <Azif> That would require bringing him up out of the cell would it not
<@Jackieness> <Lana> "And ensuring his cooperation."
<@DeathStar> <Zayne> We would have to offer him something
<@DeathStar> *Shin studies Lana's large breasts*
<@Jackieness> <Lana> *looks at Shin* "Ahhhhhh?"
<@DeathStar> <Shin> Are not all men captivated by those?
<@DeathStar> <Shin> They are beasts after all
<@DeathStar> <Shin> I would offer my own, but they are very woefully small. As are most spirtis outside Terra. *the name Terra is said with a bit of bite*
<@Jackieness> <Lana> "Ahhhhhhhh?!"
<@DeathStar> *Verdant blinks and Lavenza tilts her head*
<@DeathStar> <Zayne> ..... *eyes Lana slowly*
<@DeathStar> <Gwen> A-hem
<@DeathStar> <Gwen> Do you think there is anything else Miz might like?
<@Jackieness> <Lana> "H...how do we know he does not prefer the company of other men?"
<@DeathStar> <Gwen> Ah!? Well, then I am sure he's very happy with that uh, Masked gentleman.
<@DeathStar> <Selena> Ah, this is getting us nowhere.
<@DeathStar> <Selena> If we don't want to use Miz for a map
<@DeathStar> <Selena> I guess we need to decide how to proceed
<@DeathStar> <Selena> Do we want pick a direction and walk first thing in the morning?
<@Jackieness> <Lana> "If we could get an aerial scout..."
<@DeathStar> <Zayne> Hm. You think you can make a drone?
<@DeathStar> <Zayne> The lab was upgraded
<@Jackieness> <Lana> "Yes, we could. Asuming everyone is ok with sitting tight another...ahhh..day?"
<@DeathStar> <Selena> I do not see why not. Very well. Good luck, Lana
<@DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<@DeathStar> -Interlude 2-
<@DeathStar> Location: Unknown
<@DeathStar> *The Magic Emperor sits on his throne, when his monsters deliver to him what appears to be a piece of something - the container looking to be empty, but he holds it up and stares at it intently*
<@DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<@DeathStar> Location: Risokyo - Cafe
<@DeathStar> *Ren pokes at her giant brownie while Fate sits there with a soda*
<@DeathStar> <Fate> What may I help you with?
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...the Unknown..."
<@DeathStar> *Azif sneaks onto the seat beside Ren and before she can take a bite, consumes all of Ren's brownie*
<@DeathStar> <Ren> ...
<@DeathStar> <Fate> They overflowed out reality - It was as if reality itself was turning on us, seeking to destroy us.
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "And what, exactly, was Chad's role in all this?"
<@DeathStar> <Fate> It is hard to describe well, since they seemed to hard to see, and focus, manifesting in ways that made no sense. They - made no sense.
<@DeathStar> <Fate> He was seeking the entire time to find a way to understand and stop them. I think he honestly would have been fine shuffling them off to other realities and making the problem theirs, but I believe in the end, he realized the truth
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "What truth?"
<@DeathStar> <Fate> Whatever those things were, whatever rot they were, it was inside the entitty of our reality spectrum, from top to bottom. It might not be a bad idea to visit other levels and see if any are left alive.
<@DeathStar> <Fate> If my theory is correct, the highest levels are likely already are gone for one reason
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...why start from the upper levels?"
<@DeathStar> <Fate> They would contain the most powerful versions of you, the most powerful.
<@DeathStar> <Fate> The most godlike
<@DeathStar> *Ren peres at Noire, then back*
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "My observationw as they were the most exagerrated. negative traits as well. Chad's paranoia was certainly god-like."
<@DeathStar> <Ren> So does that mean the worst versions are the last to go?
<@DeathStar> <Fate> Ha ha. I won't deny that was there as well
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm....but I'm not satisfied yet."
<@DeathStar> <Fate> Hm. We are resuming the Grand Tour?
<@DeathStar> <Fate> We should have place the upper levels as part of the tour. The Striker can take us up there. It does not have to be right away
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "My ship can also make the journey."
<@DeathStar> <Fate> Either way, it might help answer some questions
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Though is there even anything to find up there? When we rescued you, it looked a sthough holes had been eaten in reality."
<@DeathStar> <Fate> It is a good question. With the right equipment, we might learn more.
<@DeathStar> <Fate> Or it might be just a pointless trip. But we might learn something on one of the levels
<@Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...either way, I shall prepare my ship."
<@DeathStar> <Ren> I'll go get things ready on my end
<@DeathStar> <Ren> I need to get permits ready and see what all has changed
<@DeathStar> -END-
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