The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 360

Session Start: Mon Jan 21 14:17:53 2019
Session Ident: #TAW-Session360
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<kalonZombee> I am here first
<kalonZombee> Ergo I love you the most
<DeathStar> yay
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<DeathStar> *purr*
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<kalonZombee> Look, they came in one right after the other
<kalonZombee> Do you think they were making out in the bathroom?
<ChadWinters> Jealous?
<DeathStar> *tilts head trying to picture that* Probably more like Xan beating up Chad
<ChadWinters> That's more likely
<kalonZombee> Also why would I be jealoud? That's almost like anti-jealousy
<ChadWinters> It's a natural reaction when we're involved and everyone is left out
<kalonZombee> I think you're confusing vomiting for jealousy
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<DeathStar> *sets the item down - tigers*
* Sathen steals all of their stripes
* kalonZombee gives them chin rubs
<ChadWinters> Give them back!
<Sathen> make me!
* Jackieness blinks and turns DS' back to the tigers!
<DeathStar> Alright then
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<DeathStar> Date: 11.21.5997
<DeathStar> Location: Kaiser Palace
<DeathStar> *the next day, not much has happened in the palace. Selena sits, going through the books like a good teenager and learning how to be a proper queen. If Xan decided to take the offer of Neekito as a spirit, he'd likely be back by now from seeing Shion; if he decided to use his datapad, then he never left*
<DeathStar> *Celes meanwhile has been attempting to make some contacts around the city and has returned to dine for breakfast, eating at a table all calm like*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan used Neekito for the security of a face to face conversation.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *has been looking for places to learn stuff*
<DeathStar> *Erevis eats some food with Celes* <Celes> So you have informed the leader of the Alliance
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah.
<Seraphna> *Jaime nods, sitting back, looking cleaner than usual.
<Sathen> *Mykel walks in quietly, having spent the night not under Jules' roof; looking around at the others gathered before taking a seat and reaching for some of the breakfast foods*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC nods having gone with in case something odd happened.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> If this turns into a power struggle, having a mediator may not be the worse thing
<DeathStar> <Celes> *muses* I imagine there is not much she can do. Shion is technically the alliance leader but that does not mean she can interfere in personal things
<Seraphna> * Alita walks in with him.
<kalonZombee> 6*As does Ceilia
<Xanatos> <Xan> That's more or less what she said. But she was trying to be positive so we didn't walk away depressed.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I will be curious what she will do. Shion is smart. She can call a meeting to try to have the leaders discuss it.
<DeathStar> *Celes peers at the rest of the team* Now I suppose it will come down to what we want to do, yes?
<DeathStar> <Celes> We are after ancient bloodlines and documents each family might have. I do not think we will find it here. But I imagine some of us here might would like to try to mediate the situation here.
<DeathStar> <Celes> So how long do we give to the situation here
<DeathStar> *Celes takes a bite*
<Sathen> *Mykel looks between them all* We have a couple of options it seems; leave and let what happens happen, or stay again try to keep things from exploding.
<Sathen> ((stay and again...))
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I haven't had any luck... if they have any documents... they are all locked up."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Honestly I'm pretty out of my element here. So I'm happy to go hunting for other clues. But if I could be some backup in a fight if things go south then I could stick around...drink some tea, visit the arena...
<DeathStar> <Selena> They are not likely to have it. Probably. The fire group probably took them when they fled long ago. <Celes> Which we did have the chance to look a little at during the meeting but unless they win the throne I doubt we will see again. Or are wiped out. *she notes morbidly*
<Sathen> Mykel> Jules isn't as interested in the past, or as fond as books as Hapes is...If Hapes were here he might be able to help us with books if any of them survived.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Yeah, but he eloped from what I heard."
<Seraphna> Jaime> We could just go directly to them...
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Go directly to them and ask for their materials without offering aid?
<DeathStar> *she closes her eyes*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> There may not be a path that will appease everyone.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I mean... whatever we do we could see them again before any confrontation.
<Seraphna> Jaime> They’re traveling slow but two hold a deep connection to Salamander... I bet she could find them now that she knows them?
<Sathen> Mykel> We could also check in with Jules and see whether the night has changed anything for him.
<DeathStar> *Celes chews thoughtfully* So whatever materials are here Hapes might have them. We do know the one group does have some of them. But there are other places and other families.
<DeathStar> *Celes points out*
<Seraphna> Alita> Are you suggesting we move on?
<DeathStar> <Celes> So the way I see it the options are to remain here, possibily try to talk to the group moving - but we do know their convictions pretty strongly, or move on
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I'd point out that the current kaiser may not even be descended from the family that they have a grudge with, depending on how many times the rule has changed."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Maybe we should hunt down Hapes.
<DeathStar> *Celes muses* That might be harder than it seems
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> If the Fire Hero is the information we want then it would be best to side with the true rulers.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...and what about the will of the people? Would they even be good rulers or will they go about settling old scores that no one else even remembers?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> A good point, Lana
<Sathen> Mykel> Hapes did mention at one point that he had a book about the Lineages of the Legionaire Republic...
<DeathStar> <Celes> Hm, to learn Xanatos' question and yours, we should probably remain here
<DeathStar> <Celes> So I take it we will stay here a little longer?
<DeathStar> *Celes eats her last bite*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Seems like it.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Did Hapes have his own home?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> I do not know.
<DeathStar> <Celes> *she rises* Let us try to get an audience with the Kaiser
<Jackieness> <Lana> "If so, maybe we could get permission to look around?"
<Xanatos> 6* Xan muses and nods about staying, though he quietly glances off to the side, thinking.
<Sathen> Mykel> I'll try to keep my mouth closed this time if someone else wishes to take lead with my cousin.
<DeathStar> *Selena closes the book and rises as does Erevis*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: The Alliance/Academy
<DeathStar> 6* Shion taps her pen, pacing in her office after Xanatos and Erevis have left
<DeathStar> *Balancing something on her nose*
<Sathen> *Miyasha mewls at her from atop her desk*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *is in her own office at the Academy proper*
<DeathStar> <Shion> *she taps a button and asks for the team to come see her*
<Seraphna> * Jen and Sam show up together.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix marches in pretty quickly, having been patroling the halls nearby. Simon arrives a bit later.
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats in.
<DeathStar> <Shion> I'm sending you all out on a long-term mission
<ChadWinters> <Id> And what is the mission entail?
<Sathen> *Kaylin steps in almost immediately, moving to stand to the side; Maeryn walks in and leans on her staff* Maeryn> How long term?
<DeathStar> *she turns, the pen falling and the tail catching it* Probably months. Another Peacekeeper unit can handle the Outlaws from here. *she details the issues Xanatos laid out about this fire group possibily being wiped out* And from there I'd like you to do me another favor
<Xanatos> 6* Simon perks up, leaning forward in interest during the story.
<Sathen> Maeryn> So are we supposed to step in and keep this group from arriving in the Legion?
<DeathStar> <Shion> Just try to keep the unit from being wiped out if possible. Peacekeeper Units have a wide range of powers to keep the peace, so try to keep the peace however possible without delivering blows
<DeathStar> <Shion> We cannot fight the Legion in their own turf technically
<ChadWinters> <Id> Si diplomacy.
<ChadWinters> *So*
<Seraphna> ( Si > Fire is my diplomacy... )
<Sathen> Maeryn> And what's this other favor you want us to do?
<Xanatos> <Simon> Jules is short tempered. This will not be easy.
<Sathen> Maeryn> I do have two dragon pets... *smiles*
<DeathStar> <Shion> After the situation is over, I'd like you to try to follow Xanatos' group if you can - without them knowing. If Xanatos is there then that means the Royals are there. And yet Xanatos left via Neekito and I found that strange so I checked the teleporter logs - since I am the alliance leader. They are avoiding them
<DeathStar> <Shion> I'd like to know why they are flying under the radar and if they are safe
<Xanatos> (By unit did she mean this group of people, or the fire ancestors?)
<Sathen> (she means the Royal unit)
<Seraphna> ** Jen puffs her cheeks and sighs.
<ChadWinters> <Id> Some people do not like having a record of where they've been.
<DeathStar> <Shion> Possibly but a little strange. If you see everything is okay you can return
<Sathen> Maeryn> And some of us don't fully trust those transporter-things as it is...
<DeathStar> *Shion leans in* If you want to spend weeks to get up there and risk my ire go ahead
<Xanatos> <Bix> If Flight = Low, Bix + Jump = Catch!
<DeathStar> <Shion> But if they are all dead...
<DeathStar> <Shion> Anyway, I'll join you on occassion when I am not doing things here. *Cypher and Athena muse*
<ChadWinters> <Id> It is odd for Durran, I imagine if anyone decided upon it it would be Erevis. She tends to be more cautious when she plans something.
<Sathen> Maeryn> Just because I don't trust them doesn't mean I won't follow orders and use it...I just prefer traveling via Spirit or on the back of my dragon.
<Seraphna> Jen> If we want to go without a teleporter, I could ask Celcius?
<Seraphna> Jen> Not that she'll like appearing in the Legion territory though.
<DeathStar> *Somewhere Erevis sneezes*
<Xanatos> <Simon> To recap, there is a brewing conflict and we are to mediate within the bounds of our authority. We are to protect all peoples on both sides of the conflict as well as this 'Royals' group. Afterward we follow the royals team but in secret to determine the cause for their secrecy.
<DeathStar> <Shion> *nods* Good job. I should put you in charge
<DeathStar> *Shion takes a seat*
<Seraphna> * Jen looks to Athena, knowing who's in charge of her.
<DeathStar> <Shion> Xanatos said they are in this area so good luck. *she hands a map over*
<DeathStar> *Athena is swatting at a fly*
<Sathen> Maeryn mutters "suck up"*
<Xanatos> 6* Simon looks at the map then nods before glancing around at the rest.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon then focuses and calls on Aska.
<ChadWinters> <Id> This will be interesting, I imagine.
<DeathStar> *Aska appears, looking distracted at something*
<Sathen> *Maeryn nods and moves off, calling her pets to join her outside the Alliance building; Kaylin looking to Shion for a moment* <Kaylin> Would you like me to accompany them?
<Xanatos> <Simon> My lady, I apologize, are you preoccupied?
<DeathStar> <Aska> *she pauses, then goes back to a face of serenity* It is nothing. *she dismisses the question* What do you need?
<DeathStar> <Shion> It is up to you. *she peers at the size of the group*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC studies Aska
<Sathen> *Maeryn moves to join the others with her pets in tow*
<Xanatos> <Simon> There is trouble brewing in the Legion domain, we seek a teleport to see if we can diffuse the situation.
<DeathStar> *Aska motions them to near her, and once the team is close, prepares a group teleport*
<Seraphna> * Jen and Sam move near.
<Sathen> *Kaylin nods but stays to the side, Shion's protector*
<Sathen> *Maeryn moves closer with her pets*
<DeathStar> *the team warps out and Shion makes a note in her files*
<Sathen> *Kaylin heads back outside the office, leaving Shion to her thoughts*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Locatin: The Kaiser Palace
<DeathStar> 6* Celes waits near a maid who has let the Kaiser know they wish to talk to him
<Sathen> *Mykel waits in the back so as to make good on what he said before and stay quiet*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "So will we get permission to search Hapes' books too?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> *she motions at Alita and Mykel and Ceilia*
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek is totally there and his player didn't forget about him or anything, also he's chomping loudly on some fruit.
<DeathStar> <Celes> They know them better*
<DeathStar> *the door finally opens and the maid motions them inside*
<Seraphna> * Alita and Jaime head in
<Sathen> *Mykel takes an un-needed breath before heading in*
<Xanatos> <Xan> You know, mentally the idea of tea is kinda gross to me. Like here, this is grass water...but I've really came around on it. 6* He says as he gets up and moves after the others.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek slowly places the half-eaten fruit down on the table and then hops up to walk in, shoving his hands into his coat.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> That is an odd way of viewing it
<DeathStar> *Erevis tilts head*
<DeathStar> *eyeing Xanatos*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> If you decide to talk strangely about tea anymore I will not let you touch my chest
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...as opposed to what? Booze is mold excrement. Coffee is ground beans, shells and all."
<DeathStar> *to Lana* <Erevis> You cannot touch my chest
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia heads in with Alita
<Seraphna> Alita> Most wines are foot grapes.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Great now those things are going to gross me out too.
<DeathStar> *they walk inside and see Jules standing before a window, peering out at the landscape*
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> Lots of things are gross when you break them down to their base ingrediants.
<DeathStar> *with the snow and giant volcano far away*
<Sathen> *Mykel glances back to Erevis and her comments but keeps his words from spilling out...somehow*
<DeathStar> *Mykel gets a TK whack to the head*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Huh? Your chest?"
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Now this is a nice view, innit? Duality of the element and all that sort, eh?
<DeathStar> *Jules turns around and studies Drasek*
<Sathen> *Mykel winces and clears his head of the thoughts*
<DeathStar> <Jules> I recall you
<DeathStar> *Celes takes a seat as does Selena and Erevis*
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek points to himself questioningly.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan glances between Drasek and Jules as he sits down.
<DeathStar> <Jules> Yes. I have seen you at the Academy when that one's twin was around. *he notes about Erevis*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC tilts her head slightly at Jules
<Seraphna> ** Alita and Jaime take seats.**
<Sathen> *Mykel will move and stand behind Alita and Ceilia, watching calmly*
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Ah. Roight. Didn't know me face was that memorable.
<DeathStar> <Jules> So why are you all here today?
<DeathStar> *he turns to stare back out at the landscape*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I believe we have some questions for you.
<DeathStar> <Jules> Ah. *he notes* I have some for you as well. I suppose that is fair. I will allow you to go first
<DeathStar> *Jules turns with a flurry of his Romanlike cape and sits*
<DeathStar> *facing them*
<Xanatos> <Xan> This claim, it has angered you?
<DeathStar> <Jules> *pauses* Your first question is that? Very well. Naturally. It means that it will cause chaos in the realm as sides are created, internal strife and the Legion needs to be strong, not divided. Now my turn. Where is the leader of this group?
<Xanatos> <Xan> They're nomadic, we don't know.
<Xanatos> <Xan> I imagine they'll come here.
<Seraphna> Jaime> And they need to come by land, so it'll be weeks probably with the snows.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Unless someone helps them get here quicker.
<DeathStar> <Jules> Not with fire and the power of salamander
<DeathStar> *Jules rises* Well, that was the main information I wanted. And it was disappointing
<Seraphna> Jaime> But speeding them here could be an act of showing favor to one side or another. I don't think she'll directly interfere with the coming events.
<Sathen> *Mykel stands quietly, musing as he watches Jules*
<Xanatos> <Drasek> What'll keep y'ur self satisfied in all this shite?
<Sathen> *Mykel tilts his head to the side, considering something and waiting for Jules' reply*
<DeathStar> *Jules studies Drasek* What will keep me satisfied. I have watched my Kingdom since I was a little child from attacks from within and from without. I have watched the need of it to grow stronger through strength and might and now in this new age the need to adapt to technology and the necessity of this new universe we find ourselves thrown into. What will satisfy me? To see my Kingdom be secure for ages to come
<DeathStar> <Jules> And I will not see a civil spat come in way of that.
<Seraphna> Alita> Just speaks to your character as a good Kaiser.
<DeathStar> <Jules> Now if you do not know where this so-called leader is at I have no further business and must return to my duties
<Sathen> Mykel> What have you decided your course will be My Kaiser?
<DeathStar> <Jules> There is only one course, Mykel, not that I think you would understand.
<Seraphna> Alita> Jules, a thought before you go?
<Sathen> *Mykel pauses and moves to stand before Jules, his hands visible* I am willing to try if you are.
<Seraphna> * Alita quiets when Mykel moves.
<DeathStar> <Jules> I will offer this so called leader the rite of leadership of under combat, not that has been done in ages. The other way will weaken the Legion and cause too much internal conflict, the Senate might be divided and I do not know the character of this man as well. At least in combat I can understand him
<DeathStar> *of leadership under combat
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks.
<DeathStar> *Celes leans back, musing*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "We're going all 'This is Sparta' now."
<Xanatos> 6* Xan leans forward slightly, a bit more interested than he has.
<Seraphna> Alita> <It's... actually possibly the best possible course considering what the tribe leaders want.>
<Seraphna> Jaime> Whoa... a trial by combat?
<DeathStar> *Jules eyes Lana* I do not get your jokes. What?
<Xanatos> <Xan> Is this to the death, or just whoever yeilds first?
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> Huh.
<Xanatos> (yields)
<Sathen> *Mykel nods* I understand that perfectly and I respect your choice to offer it.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ummm... ref... to an ancient warrior society on Earth..."
<Sathen> Mykel> To rule requires the determination to put everything on the line, to include your own life...according to the old rites there is no yielding.
<DeathStar> <Jules> The fight of combat is to the death most often than not. Since neither side will yield typically in a situation such as this. I know I would not. And magic healing is not allowed because that might mean the person might leap up and attack. For one hour no healing is allowed. After that is possible. I think once a person was saved
<Seraphna> * Alita muses, "Does the healing ban end after the winner is declared?"
<DeathStar> <Jules> 1. Hour.
<DeathStar> <Jules> *he notes firmly*
<Seraphna> Alita> Even after...? I can bring life back from Death but only within minutes at most...
<Seraphna> * Alita frowns.
<DeathStar> <Jules> It is the price to try for leadership.
<Sathen> *Mykel will offer out his arm towards Jules* I would normally ask you to consider offering the suggestion we had made to you last night...but I will respect your wishes cousin.
<DeathStar> <Jules> If both of us die, then I suppose either one of his relatives or Hapes will be the new Kaiser
<Seraphna> Alita> Well if you come in danger of loss... hold out for an hour will you? I would regret your death, cousin-in-law.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Hmm. Is it possible that someone may try to take advantage of that?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is possible
<DeathStar> <Jules> But is pointless without the leader. *he moves to go back to his window*
<DeathStar> <Jules> I will send my men out to search I suppose
<Sathen> Mykel> Unless Jules directs who his successor is...
<DeathStar> *he peers at Mykel* Like you? *He smirks* MAybe one day
<DeathStar> *he pats his back*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ummm... does your brother have his own library somewhere?"
<DeathStar> *Jules turns from his hand on Mykel's back* Library? Hm. Maybe. If so it'd be in his room but his room is mostly empty
<DeathStar> *He makes a face*
<Sathen> *Mykel smirks as well* I never said I wanted it actually.
<Seraphna> * Alita raises a brow.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ummm... may Ihave permission to look?"
<DeathStar> <Jules> And who are you that you want to enter my brother's room?
<DeathStar> *he eyes Lana dangerously*
<DeathStar> *Selena edges her seat away*
<Seraphna> Alita> I can supervise her.
<Seraphna> Alita> Mayhap we can find some hint of where he has gone.
<Sathen> Mykel> If I may, Hapes had mentioned a book before; Lana was hoping to have a look at it but since Hapes isn't here she was hoping you would provide permission to look for the book.
<DeathStar> <Jules> ... I can tell you where he has gone. He has abandoned me for some woman. But go ahead. *he waves a hand* I have a search to conduct
<Seraphna> * ALita tilts her head.
<Seraphna> Alita> <Did he just dismiss his brother leaving and say he's going to look for him in the same breath, or did he mean he's looking for the tribe before it arrives?>
<DeathStar> *Jules goes to a map*
<DeathStar> *Erevis rises and curtseys, then steps out with Selena and Celes*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> So what do you make of that conversation
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Tryin to come up with some witty toff to throw 'round but can't find the words. Best get yer arse ta training. Yer a good leader, mate. 6* He stands, gives a nod and then steps out.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Eeeeee... that was scary."
<Seraphna> * Jaime follows her mother.
<Sathen> *Mykel will move along with Jules* <The fire tribe dear, go with them and help; I'll stay with Jules for a bit, see if there's anything I can do to help him in place of Hapes>
<DeathStar> <Celes> From what I remember the trial by combat is not easy. Perhaps Jules is wondering if the fire leader will even agree to it
<Xanatos> 6* Xan starts to ask more but decides to let it go and steps out.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Eh, he strikes me as a softie with a fiery streak to him.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I think he knows where Hapes has gone but doesn't want to believe it.
<DeathStar> <Celes> But if he does it will resolve things in an hour
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well... got permission... sooooo...."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Didn't he say "I can tell you where he has gone?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Oh? Wait... did he run off with an Amazon or something?
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> He said he ran away with some woman.
<Seraphna> Jaime> That narrows down the suspect list to 50% of the population.
<DeathStar> <Celes> There is probably slightly more females on our world
<Xanatos> <Xan> Well, let's go check out the book collection. Then we can try to find the tribe and or Hapes.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Try 58%
<Seraphna> Jaime> I keep finding new reasons to love this planet, Celes.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Last I checked, Earth seemed to lean heavily on the female side.
<DeathStar> *Celes blinks*
<DeathStar> *Gwen walks up*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Did I miss anything?
<DeathStar> *Gwen blinks, sensing female talks*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ohhhh... hi Gwen! I think I almost died!"
<Seraphna> * Talia yawns on Gwen's shoulder.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... *jerks* Jules tried to have you all killed?!
<Seraphna> Jaime> No. Lana's doing the foot in mouth thing again.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Y'know that Hapes bloke? 6* He asks Gwen, probably oblivious if this has been asked before.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Hm, not well but he used to be really into my sister
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Until he got the hint she was not that into him back
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Anyway, let's go check out his room for his secret library!"
<Seraphna> Jaime> So he didn't run off to elope with her then.
<DeathStar> *they are led to Hapes' room, the dor being unlocked into a massive room that is about 5 rooms sizes*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Definitely not
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Y'seen him around the Amazon place a lot? S'posed to have ran off to be with some woman.
<Seraphna> Jaime> DId he have any other Amazon girlfriends?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> He does come around a lot since he helped make an Amazon/Legion treaty with Qui before the Alliance came about. And still stops by. I always chalked it up to being Jules' eyes and ears
<Jackieness> <Lana> *walks in and looks around" "Hmmmmmmm..."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> And he wants to check in on the capital for information. As for being into girls there? No
<DeathStar> *the place looks clean and tidy, but the books on the shelves are mostly emptied, the closet emptied for a lot of the clothes, especially traveling clothes and good clothes, and other stuff taken*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well he ran off with some woman.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Bet the bloke is with yer sister and you're too oblivious to catch it. 6* He says as he stands just inside Hapes' room.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Lately she spends more time with Simon
<DeathStar> <Selena> Doubt it
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC peers around. 1"It is rather empty."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Simon? Isn't he gay?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> R-Really?!
<DeathStar> *Gwen jerks*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Like... super gay.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I thought they were spending time in the bedroom together whenever Simon came over
<Seraphna> * Jaime nods. "Gay best friend. They can be the best."
<DeathStar> <Selena> I just thought he was like non-sex drived
<Xanatos> 6* Xan walks around slowly using his eye to scan the area for any sort of clues they may have missed.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Same thing for a girl.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *searches for secret compartments* "...how did he run off with all this stuff? Did he have an entourage?"
<DeathStar> <Selena> ... ???? *she tilts her head confused*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I imagine a man of his stature has people to take care of all that, but even the books?
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> <I'll keep our big dumb idiot safe, sweetie, if you go..
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<Xanatos> <Drasek> Sex, pfft, what a waste of time.
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> Only if you do it wrong~
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Drasek, have you been enjoying the maid I bought you?
<DeathStar> *she asks idlely*
<Seraphna> * Alita peers around the room, searching for anything out of the ordinary besides the obvious.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> She bring me the best beer, luv.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> T-That is it? She is not tending your clothes and other stuff?
<DeathStar> *The room does not have a lot in it. Hapes seems to clean up after himself clues wise. Maybe the staff might know more*
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Cleanest m'yve suits been, ever.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "This is totally weird."
<Seraphna> Alita> I guess we find some maids. They love to gossip, as we know so well.
<DeathStar> *Selena checks what books are left behind*
<DeathStar> <Selena> Lets see... boring boring...boring..
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah, weird he cleaned up after himself so well. It's like he didn't want to be followed. 6* He says the last part sarcastically.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "right, interrogate the maids!"
<DeathStar> <Selena> A book on the volcano
<DeathStar> <Selena> Oh here is your lineage book. *she picks it up*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hm?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah! Perfect!" *goes to take it*
<DeathStar> *it seems to be written by an outsider, so it might not be 100% accurate*
<Xanatos> <Xan> ... 6* He looks at Lana for a moment with a squint.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I guess it is time to question maids. *she flags one down*
<DeathStar> *the maid stops, holding a pile of laundry*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "....huh?" *looks at Xan*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan hmms but distracts himself with something else.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Oi, luv. Where'd this bloke run off too?
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC moves over to looks over the book Selena found
<Xanatos> 6* The the maid
<Seraphna> Alita> Hello there, mind if we ask you some questions about this delicious little story about Hapes?
<Xanatos> (To the)
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...right. That was weird." *plops down and starts reading through the book*
<DeathStar> <Maid> Sir Hapes? Which story?
<Seraphna> Alita> Has he been seeing anyone you think?
<DeathStar> <Maid> Well there are a few rumors, but I probably shouldn't say
<DeathStar> *Celes whispers* Is this where I pay?
<Seraphna> Alita> Please? He's family and we simply must check up on him.
<Seraphna> * Alita leans in, letting her pheramones go to work.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *looks at Xan suspiciously before going back to the book*
<DeathStar> <Maid> Well rumor has it he has a girlfriend, somewhere on Kumen. A bigwig possibily.
<DeathStar> *Possibly
<Xanatos> <Xan> On Kumen? I feel like we knew that. Did we already know that?
<DeathStar> *Erevis and Celes shake their heads. Selena has sat down to do her work*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> It is odd he'd choose to do this now, isn't it?
<DeathStar> <Maid> Well when true love calls to you!
<DeathStar> *she jerks and eyes the time and hurries off*
<DeathStar> <Celes> Yes it is. Very odd
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Maybe he was a shapeshifter." *flips a page*
<DeathStar> *a second maid comes up* Kaiser Jules wanted me to inform you he believes he has found the fire group
<Xanatos> <Xan> That fast? Impressive.
<Seraphna> Jaime> That was quick... guess I was right about what Salamander could do...
<DeathStar> <Celes> ... well. Do we want to witness the possible end of a Kaiser and the beginning of a new one?
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Sure. Bet the fight'll go good with a beer.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> We probably should, this is partly our fault.
<DeathStar> *so far Lana would see evidence the Kaiser family in power might be the same, perhaps it might be a cousin of branch but within the general same family*
<Xanatos> 6 Xan glances off to the side, trying to think of anything they could do to stop this and resolve it peacefully.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Legion Land
<DeathStar> 6* The snow has been melted away and Simon and company have found the Fire descendants
<DeathStar> <Agni> *he studies them, the large group behind him and a few others who have joined him, setting up to tkae a break and eat* And you wish to join us?
<DeathStar> <Ardea> *the younger female fire descendant is moving about with an amazon spear, keeping look out*
<Seraphna> * Jen nods while Sam looks over the large group.
<Sathen> *Maeryn yawns and leans against the shoulder of her green dragon, chewing on a piece of meat*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Yes, if that would allow us the chance to learn more of you.
<DeathStar> *Athena wears a huge cute coat, having trouble moving around*
<DeathStar> *Cypher sits on a log*
<DeathStar> <Agni> You will have to pull your weight around here but we do not mind
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats there, taking everything in.
<Xanatos> <Simon> That is something that we can do. 6* He says with a nod, glancing over at Bix who is marching around on a patrol route.
<Seraphna> * Sam wears a long coat, her tactical suit underneath providing the real thermal protection, gloves over her hands and her Samaritan hand cannon resting at her hip. Long black hair rustling in the wind.
<DeathStar> *at that moment a large group of Legion troops appear and take up camp nearby, monitoring the group*
<Seraphna> Jen> Well... we aren't going to be bored that's for certain.
<DeathStar> *the fire people pause and begin to take up arms, eyeing the Legion and debtaing what to do* <Agni> They are our people. *he holds up his hand*
<DeathStar> *Athena pauses and peers out*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Steady. They're not being aggresive, likely they're here to investigate and gather information. You could do the same.
<Sathen> *Maeryn glances towards the commotion* Great...can I fly around and intimidate people?
<ChadWinters> <Id> That would be unwise
<Seraphna> Jen> Or we can just remain calm.
<DeathStar> *Agni muses, perhaps wondering how to turn the Legion to his side*
<DeathStar> *whispering to his wife*
<Sathen> *Maeryn looks aghast* But that's what I'm good at...
<Xanatos> <Simon> Intimidation is the easy way to peace and is a 'Lose, lose' situation.
<Sathen> Maeryn> I keep forgetting that you and I have completely different deffinitions of intimidate.
<DeathStar> <Cypher> Well, I guess we can see how this fire leader works. *Agni walks forward and begins to spout lines about being the true leader and has come back to reclaim what was stolen, and wishes for these soldiers to join him, showing the fire sword. The Legion troops look unmoved*
<DeathStar> <Athena> Athena thinks he needs to put more heart into his speech
<Xanatos> <Simon> ... 6* He sighs.
<ChadWinters> <Id> Words won't simply do in this instance
<Seraphna> * Jen nods. "Especially with a Fire Spirit based power I imagine. Passion is going to be important."
<ChadWinters> <Id> He needs proof to back it up.
<DeathStar> *Agni looks annoyed a bit. His daughter studies all this, arms crossed, observing her father and the situation*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix claps for Agni, enjoying his speech.
<Sathen> Maeryn> I still think intimidation is in order...they're Legion, they respond to emotion. Fear is a really powerful emotion.
<Xanatos> <Simon> They will attack you immediately.
<DeathStar> *Agni returns to the others, nodding to Bix*
<Sathen> Maeryn> Ok, Emotion and strength.
<DeathStar> <Ardea> You tried father. But perhaps you should tried appealing to them without mentioning our lineage--- <Agni> But it is who we are.
<Sathen> *Maeryn pushes off her dragon and moves toward Agni* It's a *part* of you...and honestly its only a small part. You need to make them understand the truth of who you really are as a whole.
<DeathStar> *at that moment, the other team and Jules arrives and Erevis tilts and nods her head to the team*
<Seraphna> * Sammael muses. "A legacy isn't who one is. It is who you decide to be."
<DeathStar> <Selena> Huh. Look who's with the "enemy". *she jokes* *Jules eyes the Peacekeepers with Agni and company* Hmph. Shion.
<Seraphna> Sammael> I know that better than most.
<DeathStar> *Agni eyes Jules and grips the fire sword in anger*
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek and Bix hold up the british equivalent of a middle finger towards each other. Drasek chuckles and Bix chirps happily.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> What are you teaching Bix, Drasek?
<ChadWinters> <Id> That is an odd greeting.
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC bows slightly to the others
<Xanatos> <Simon> Conversely I would advise you exercise restraint in this situation. 6* He says to Agni.
<DeathStar> *Agni looks ready to charge and actually begins to rush. Athena tries to grab him but even her speed she just barely misseS*
<DeathStar> <Agni> ARGH
<DeathStar> <Cypher> We got a runner
<ChadWinters> <Id> Simon.
<DeathStar> <Athena> Old man is fasty
<Xanatos> 6* Simon focuses and attempts to pull up an ice wall to block him.
<Seraphna> * Sammael teleports to the man's side and makes a grab. "Calm down."
<Sathen> *Mykel looks out at his former team-mates and uses his TK to erect a circular wall in front of Agni to keep him contained for a moment*
<DeathStar> *Agni bounces into it the wall*
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Oh I've been teachin him awful things, luv. It's brilliant.
<DeathStar> *Jules does not seem to pay him any mind, talking to a soldier, perhaps trusting the Keepers. He hands a note to a soldier and points toward the Peacekeepers and fire people's area*
<DeathStar> *Andrea grabs her father and restrains him now*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Father... You will get yourself killed
<DeathStar> *the soldier runs down with the message and looks around at who to hand it over*
<Seraphna> * Jen holds out a hand.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I apologize, but your daughter is correct.
<DeathStar> *he does so*
<Sathen> *Maeryn yawns and looks at the soldier* Are you dinner?
<DeathStar> *The soldier jerks*
<Seraphna> * Jen also flicks Maeryn's nose.
<DeathStar> *a hand going to his sword*
<DeathStar> *Cypher peers at the letter* What does it say?
<Xanatos> 6* Bix makes chomping motions at the soldier, giving a thumbs up.
<Seraphna> * Jennifer reads it over.
<ChadWinters> <Id> Violence only begets violence. It is best you take a deep breath. 6He floats over to Agni and Andrea
<Sathen> *Maeryn flinches, smiling* It's my 'thing' I have to threaten to eat someone every now and then to keep up appearances even if I don't intend to.
<DeathStar> "I request parlay to discuss a way to end this conflict that I think you may agree to, if you truly have Legion blood in your veins. If you agree, please send a response."
<DeathStar> -Signed, KAiser Jules
<Seraphna> Jennifer> "The Kaiser calls for a Parlay."
<Seraphna> Jennifer> *she reads it out loud*
<DeathStar> <Agni> ... hmph. He probably wants my daughter's hand in marriage. So he can make himself legitmate
<DeathStar> *the girl shows emotion for once, usually calm and collective*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> "Hmm. Possible. But..."
<Seraphna> * Jennifer peers over to the other side.
<Sathen> Maeryn> If so you could accept just to spit it back in his face. Either way it doesn't hurt to listen to what he proposes.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> It cannot hurt to talk. Besides he is making a jab at you with the blood comment
<DeathStar> <Andrea> And it will show all these troops you are willing to talk father. *Agni eyes her with some fire in his eyes*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Yes, he is testing your patience.
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Words can sometimes be stronger than steel.
<ChadWinters> 6Id studies over Andrea briefly. 1"Perhaps a DNA test...Hmmm. I suppose that would not work with nothing to compare to.
<DeathStar> <Agni> Send a response. *he tells Jennifer* If you would, please. *he is super curteous, growing up with Amazons* I will parlay.
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Mon Jan 21 21:47:06 2019