The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 361

Session Start: Mon Feb 04 17:49:59 2019
Session Ident: #TAW-Session361
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<DeathStar> *lays, feeling weak*
<DeathStar> Nyao
<Sara> Mewl
* Sara rolls over, also weak
<DeathStar> I had to deal with cat butt last night and due to that I feel sickly today. I think one day I'll shave my cat bald
<DeathStar> At least all of her ass fur
<Sara> Personally I had troubled sleep
<DeathStar> *pets, trying not to make himself sick remembering - does not handle that kind of stuff well*
<DeathStar> Well when I did go to sleep I did sleep
* Sara purrs sleepily
<DeathStar> Ungh, I still faintly smell it a little. So I need to change the sheets of her futon later. (it's ironically a hot day today finally - 76 in the house)
<DeathStar> I think the universe is mad at me
<DeathStar> And wash them later. But I have no energy.
<DeathStar> Plus who knows what else she will have on her. It's not like the sheets are filthy but you know, they have a slight smell. I refuse to let her on my bed
<DeathStar> *flops* Cats are not suppose to be work, dogs are
<Sara> Dogs are smellier by default and need more assistance for potty stuff
<Sara> But cats are moodier and less directly friendly
<Sara> The independence comes at its own costs
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<DeathStar> True. Zephyr is pretty friendly. I mean cleaning her was hell for both of us and all she did was hiss and try to get away and never attacked me
<DeathStar> And I know it was torture for her
<DeathStar> It's why once she is cleaner I need to do the ultimate snip snip
<DeathStar> Since all that fur is clearly a problem
<DeathStar> She is a super fluffy cat
<Sara> It will all regrow, also the fur is important to a cat in many cases as they use it for warmth
<Sara> Shaving them can be kinda cruel
<DeathStar> Yeah, I'm just talking about around the butt area
<ChadWinters> That's whyt you use nair
<Sara> Absolutely do not put nair on a cat
<DeathStar> See if that helps since this is the second time in like a month and a half but this time it got all over
<Sara> It is extremely painful for them
<DeathStar> I have no idea what nair is
<DeathStar> To be honest
<Sara> It's a hair removal cream
<DeathStar> O_O
<Sara> It's bad on sensitive skin even for humans
<Sara> But on cats it's extremely painful and a little poisonous
<DeathStar> *slaps Chad*
<Sara> Incidentally, I'm human and even the gentlest variety of nair sucks even for *me*
<Sara> I tried it several times, it leaves me in pain for a couple of days and numb for weeks
<Sara> For... some reason
<DeathStar> But yeah I'm not talking about removing all her hair. I doubt I could even if I tired she's that furry. Just trimming it down down down
<Sara> It all relies on chemical reactions after all, and is a cream
<ChadWinters> Sugar the cat then
<Sara> Chad, who hurt you?
<DeathStar> I should take a picture of one day - she's that ridiculous
<DeathStar> Especially in winter
<DeathStar> She looks fat in winter she's so huge
<DeathStar> I know when mom brushed her in the past (which the cat did enjoy outside her tail) mom would finish with a tribble she had that much
<DeathStar> And that was in summer
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<DeathStar> *throws fire at Sathen* There you go, fire powers
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* DeathStar sets item down
<DeathStar> *fire*
* Jackieness takes the fire and tries to burn the stuffinness from her right ear and sinus @.@!!!!!!
<DeathStar> 1
* ChadWinters rolls
<DeathStar> O_O. *sets Chad on fire*
<DeathStar> 2
<DeathStar> *peers for a third*
<DeathStar> Beep boop 15 minute warning
<Jackieness> o.O
<DeathStar> *leans in* So much for beginning early
<Jackieness> If we start at all :/
<Xanatos> Hm.
<Jackieness> ..Xan...it is in your hands c.c
<Xanatos> Well that's no good.
<Xanatos> Let's start I s'pose!
* Sathen basks in the warmth of the fire
<DeathStar> *throws fire on Xan*
<DeathStar> Alright then
<DeathStar> *fires Sera - the bad way*
<DeathStar> Lets begin
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<DeathStar> 2
<DeathStar> -0-
<DeathStar> Date: 11.21.5997 - same as last time
<DeathStar> Location: A Legion Field near the Amazon Border
<DeathStar> 6* The snowy field covers the various groups, the Alliance Team, the Royal Team, the Legion that have come as well as the Fire Descendant and the people with him. A parlay has been called and so Jules sits on one side of the table, with the Royals beside him and Agni and his daughter Ardea beside him as well as the Alliance beside them
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats with his group, studying everyone
<DeathStar> *Jules sits in his chair, arms crossed and wearing several fur coats over his armor, arms crossed, while Agni seems to stare at Jules with burning hate*
<DeathStar> *if either had weapons, Agni might would do something right now*
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<Xanatos> 6* BIX curiously leans in to peer at Agni, tilting his head from the left to the right.
<DeathStar> <Jules> Hm. *he shakes his head* So you wish to take over the Legion and think you are qualified. <Agni> More so than you and your family
<Jackieness> <Lana> *whisper* "The tension is thick..."
<DeathStar> <Jules> You have lived in the Amazon for generations. You know nothing about your people. They will reject you
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Agreed. One wrong mis-step could send this sideways 6She whispers to Lana
<Xanatos> <Simon> While birthright is indeed important, I would be curious to know what you believe could be done better. 6* He pipes up.
<DeathStar> *Agni eyes Simon, as if debating having him leave his side*
<DeathStar> *Cypher leans back in her chair, whistling a bit*
<Xanatos> <Simon> You are here to make you claim. Do so.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek looks bored and rubs his ear a bit before turning to walk off and distract himself with something else.
<ChadWinters> 6Id turns to study Simon for a moment, silently re-evaluating
<Seraphna> * Jaime listens quietly, looking between both sides.
<DeathStar> <Agni> I will do better because the Legion takes what they want and attacks and battles. They are a warrior race. This whole Alliance thing will not satisfy them. *he turns to Jules* They will take what they need and when they are done in the Alliance they will leave it and move to do battle once more against their allies, especially the amazons. But that is not what they were suppose to be long ago.
<Sara> * Chelsea is at Cypher's side, looking at whoever is talking at any given moment with a slightly anxious expression
<DeathStar> *Jules nods his head, eyes closed* Hm hm. Reformation. That is a good thing. *he sounds bored*
<Xanatos> 6* Simon arches a brow, glancing to Jules slightly but turns his head back to Agni and nods, agreeing in that at least.
<DeathStar> <Jules> I do not know what sort of Kingdom we were suppose to be but you are putting us in a box I believe. The Amazons are a fighting Kingdom, too. Do you see them as evil? <Agni> ... <Jules> As, I think not, especially since you have had their shelter for so long and probably married into them. And probably would get stabbed by your wife.
<Seraphna> **Alita closes her eyes, hoping that one wasn't too far.
<DeathStar> <Jules> The fact is there is a lot of changes that need to be made - to all our kingdoms. *he opens his eyes* I do think in terms of military and what gains I can get out of things. I also look to the future and the next thing - for my people. My father and brother were the ones who thought of the socialist reform aspect. Like giving women more rights. It's why I let others in my Kingdom think about that sort of stuff. Are you going to get yourself so focused on all that? If you do I think you'll get bogged down really fast. As for betraying others, why bother?
<DeathStar> <Jules> The Alliance is a good thing. And if we're attacked, they'll need Kingdoms like mine and the Amazons for our expertise in fighting. I see no reason to have in-fighting. If you just want my throne, admit it
<Xanatos> 6* Somewhere Drasek lets out a laugh and shouts 'Ha! Busted!'
<Xanatos> 6* Xan rubs his chin slightly and glances to Erevis
<Sara> <Liana> Something to remember is that honestly, at the end of the day, if you go far enough back, all people come from the same roots. The different factor between some people is only how far back you have to look.
<DeathStar> *Agni grips the table* Yes. I think I can do a better job than someone like you. Me and my family should be the ones ruling. *Jules nods, more satisfied. Erevis shakes her head, not liking the idea of Jules' suggestion*
<DeathStar> <Jules> Then if you want it - I will offer you a way. *Agni looks suspicious* <Jules> Challenge by combat. *he places a hand down and slides it over for Agni and the Alliance members to read*
<DeathStar> <Jules> If you refuse to accept, then you forfeit all claim to the throne.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *whisper* "Could the Legion Senate makign Kaiser an elected position if the boat gets rocked too much here?"
<Xanatos> 6* Simon blinks and leans forward to read.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Are you certain of this?
<Sara> <Liana> ...Making? It's been an elected position.
<ChadWinters> <Id> Hmmm. It seems he's put you in a corner now.
<Seraphna> **Alita sighs gently, looking at Jules worriedly.
<Sara> <Liana> There just hasn't been much fo a running for it.
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats over to peer at it next to Simon
<Sara> *of a
<DeathStar> *Erevis muses* I think they can decide if a Kaiser is unfit by a majority and have it move to someone like the Kaiser's brother. And if Agni pushed it and it went to a civil war, which Jules is doing this to avoid, the Senate might could step in
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And decide on either Agni or someone like Hapes. or if Jules had a son him.
<Sara> <Liana> Yeah, they can decide that the Kaiser's unfit. I think it's called a "vote of no confidence".
<Seraphna> **Sammael peers between them** Such a conflict... will the village be spared in the event of Agni losing, whatever that possibility is?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I mean opening up to more than just a specific family.'s members."
<ChadWinters> <Id> Is this to the death?
<DeathStar> (one second lol got to type up what is written)
<DeathStar> *the contract reads that in 1 month's time the two will fight. They will be in a magic barrier, much like is mentioned before for 1 hour that will not allow any healing and neither can escape. The challenger can choose the location for the fight, meaning he has some sort of control of the fight. Healing can be done after the 1 hour, assuming one is alive, but whoever is standing is the winner and is made the new Kaiser.* <Jules> Typically there is no one alive after the battle. Though there has been a rare case of it
<DeathStar> <Agni> So I choose the battle ground. <Jules> It is your right
<ChadWinters> <Id> I will note, that it will be hard to rule from the grave.
<Seraphna> Sammael> They're not fighting for themselves... *she frowns*
<Sara> <Liana> Why's it even gotta be to the death? Would be so much more interesting if the loser just became chief advisor or something... *she shakes her head* Such a waste.
<DeathStar> <Jules> Signing this is a contract. And if I win I will not hurt Agni's people. The 1 month period is what will make it known to all in the Legion. And I will provide protection to you all in the Legion if you wish to stay afterward if Agni loses. <Agni> Assuming
<Sathen> *Mykel walks up from behind and waits patiently for the outcome quietly*
<DeathStar> *Jules peers at Liana - does she really assume Agni would let him live in that 1 hour*
<DeathStar> <Jules> Typically the challenger does not give up the battle and the wounds do them in.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Agni. If you win, will you have any desire for revenge among anyone?
<Sara> *Liana's just lamenting the tragic aspect of it
<Sara> * Not actually making suggestions
<DeathStar> *Agni peers at Mykel and the other family* Since they have helped me, I have no designs on Jules' family. *Erevis tilts her head, nodding*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> That is comforting to hear.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well.. I have the perfect theme music... 'Mars: Bringer of War' from Holst's 'The Planets'."
<DeathStar> *Agni signs his name* How long go I have to name a location* <Jules> Two weeks, then two weeks after that will be the battle. <Agni> I will have to think hard on the location.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix seems to be depressed, looking down with his shoulders sagging. Occassionally he murders something about 'to the death'
<DeathStar> *Jules hands a copy to Simon since he is part of the Alliance and keeps one for himself* Then I will go back to the Legion for now then.
<Sathen> Mykel> If it is acceptable, my family home stands unused and will be at your disposal in the time between now and the match.
<DeathStar> *Cypher turns to Simon* I guess we babysit this guy for a month?
<Xanatos> <Simon> I suppose. We should contact our boss.
<ChadWinters> <Id> I imagine it might be wise incase someone decides to be underhanded.
<DeathStar> *Cypher nods. Agni moves to the others and they whisper, probably finding something that gives them an advantage over Jules*
<DeathStar> *Jules moves to Liana and Celes*
<DeathStar> <Jules> I will go prepare things for a month. <Celes> I suppose ... we should move on then? Though I bet Mykel and Alita will want to come back. *She sounds a little nauseous at the idea*
<DeathStar> *Celes peers at Alita and Mykel*
<Seraphna> *Alita nods* I believe it is something we would be better not missing.
<Seraphna> * Jaime muses, "I'm personally motivated to move on. I get married when we get to the forest."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Already?
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC looks over at Xan and Erevis. 1"What are you plans now?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Yeah, this trial-by-combat stuff is not really my scene."
<Seraphna> * Jaime squeaks. "Wait... didn't I tell you?"
<DeathStar> *Erevis muses* <Celes> We need to find more descendants and their files. So we need to move on. *Jules hands Mykel and Alita something*
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks, looking at it*
<DeathStar> <Celes> We should have left a while back and if this is on hold for a month we have no reason to stick around
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah, agreed.
<Sathen> *Mykel looks at it as well, curious*
<DeathStar> *Jules hands them both a family heirloom it looks like* Just incase. *it has the Guyus crest on it, in the shape of a medallion. He turns and heads for his own carriage while Celes heads to their's, where Selena is waiting*
<DeathStar> *Cypher watches the others go* <Cypher> Hopefully we can follow them next time
<DeathStar> <Cypher> And learn what they are up to
<DeathStar> *Athena shivers under the snow*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan moves off for the carriage where Drasek has made his way too. Simon watches them go and considers.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *waves to Selena as they get to tge carriage*
<ChadWinters> <Id> If what they're doing continues to cause events like this, we may have to intervene.
<Xanatos> <Simon> They mentioned a forest, we could follow. 6* He whispers.
<DeathStar> <Cypher> You trust leaving Agni alone while we did?
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC moves after her group, climbing in to the carriage
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hm, perhaps not. We could send a few to track them?
<Seraphna> **Jennifer picks up Athena and warms her with her boobs**
<Sathen> *Mykel muses about the medallion for a moment before sliding it into his jacket and moving to follow the rest of the Royals team*
<DeathStar> <Cypher> I think those carriages fly. But if I had to guess by forest we could teleport to the forest... Lets see...
<Seraphna> *Alita walks with him, while Jaime moves after Erevis.
<DeathStar> <Cypher> Great Forest?
<Sathen> *Maeryn yawns behind the rest of the others, whispering to her ferret before it scampers off*
<Sara> <Chelsea> They do fly *she confirms*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> We could have Athena interrogate her little sister. *she waggles her eyebrows*
<ChadWinters> <Id> I imagine none of us has any tracking devices?
<DeathStar> *once the Royals are on the carriage, the flying carriage rattles under the snow and begins to shakily fly off*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Yes, that is likely it. We could send the orb to them, he has been apart of their group before.
<DeathStar> <Selena> I guarded the carriage for us. I did not trust that orb. *referring to Id*
<Sathen> Maeryn> Tracking devices? What are those?
<Seraphna> Jennifer> If you want I can punt Id after them.
<DeathStar> *Athena moves off to find the nearest teleporter* Athena will go. *she jogs through the snow for miles to find one. And it is miles*
<ChadWinters> <Id> Hmmm. Did anyone try the straight forward method and asking? 6He turns to look at Simon. 1"I doubt they would take my easily. They are warry of my creator and thus me.
<DeathStar> <Athena> Athena wants to go somewhere warm
<ChadWinters> *me*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Oh, I could totally take it apart and modify it to not be a spy."
<Seraphna> **Jennifer grabs her. "I can just teleport us all...?"
<Seraphna> Jennifer> I'm a summoner after all.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I shall remain here at least.
<DeathStar> <Athena> That works.
<Seraphna> **Jennifer summons Celcius, this having been the second time she brought this up recently*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Date: 11.22.5997
<DeathStar> Location: Fortess Tradiing Port Cannae
<DeathStar> 6* While they stop at the Fortress, and Selena does her daily bag check, she holds up a ferret
<DeathStar> <Selena> I found this
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Weird rat.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Huh?"
<Sara> <Liana> But... why?
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> It looks similar to our ferrets on Earth.
<DeathStar> <Selena> I think I've seen it on that Alliance plant girl
<Sathen> *The ferret squeeks in protest before trying to clamber up Selena's arm*
<Seraphna> Jaime> It's pretty cute looking.
<DeathStar> <Selena> It's a spy
<Seraphna> Jaime> If we turn it to our side, counter-spy?
<DeathStar> *she notes dryly as Celes and Erevis begin to get on the carriage for the day*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yes, I've seen her around she talks to her pets.
<Sathen> *The ferret chitters and jumps for Jaime*
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Does it matter? They get in the way an we kick them in their arse.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I guess the Alliance is trying to look into our business
<Seraphna> * Jaime looks to the ferret and catches it. "What'll it take to get you to roll on your peeps? Treats?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Maybe we can bribe it with food. They are carnivorous though."
<DeathStar> *Selena pulls out some sticky tape* I say we tape it to the Guild board - someone will come by sooner or later to do a job
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> To be fair, we did just cause a power struggle in the Legion.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Not to mention there's several ruling members of the Alliance among us.
<DeathStar> *Selena tries to grab the ferret*
<Xanatos> <Xan> You think we caused that?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *pats Xanatos* You may rule me any day
<Seraphna> * Jaime blinks. "Hey Sellll wait a sec."
<DeathStar> *Selena pauses*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan laughs
<Seraphna> * Jaime pets the ferret. "If we buy you a bag of jerky, will you tell them we went the other way?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Why not just teleport the critter home?"
<Sathen> *The ferret scrambles down Jaime and scampers quickly towards the carriage*
<DeathStar> <Celes> There will be a log we are here
<DeathStar> <Celes> Though I suppose Jaime could do it
<DeathStar> <Celes> With her summons
<Seraphna> * Jaime nods. "I could have Salamander send him home."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah, good idea. 6* He pulls his pistol out and fires a stun shot for the ferret.
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC muses for a moment. 1"It would be naive to say we didn't have an affect.
<DeathStar> *Erevis blinks*
<DeathStar> *Celes moves behind Liana*
<Xanatos> <Xan> What? No sense in chasing it around. It'll wake up later and now Jaime can send it home.
<Seraphna> * Jaime squeaks. "I-I guess so."
<DeathStar> <Celes> I suppose so. *she whispers in Jaime's ear where to meet them at*
<Sathen> *The ferret is caught mid-leap by the stun shot...squeeking loudly and almost painfully as it lands and jerks*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...wow... I think it got hurt when it landed."
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...well now I feel bad. Make sure it's okay and give it a treat in apology.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan says to Jamie.
<Seraphna> * Jaime picks it up and then summons Salamander. She carefully looks it over, nodding.
<Xanatos> (Jaime)
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> It may have happened eventually, but it occured immediately after we talked to them. 6She notes to Xan
<DeathStar> <Celes> Perhaps they were there because of us already though
<DeathStar> *she notes to SPoc*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Did we not track them down to that Amazon village? 6She looks confused
<DeathStar> <Celes> I did find it odd. *she brushes her hair back* If you want to look at it that way, they would have moved sooner or later. Xanatos and Erevis alerted the Alliance of their actions.
<DeathStar> <Celes> But they seem to have become interested us, not them in my eyes.
<Sathen> *the ferret seems to be heavily stunned but mostly unharmed*
<DeathStar> <Celes> Let us continue
<DeathStar> *Celes enters the carriage with Selena and Erevis*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I imagine if that is the way you want to view it, sure. 6She steps in to the carriage
<Xanatos> <Xan> Honestly I can't say I'm happy about that. We were attempting to work together and show we were all on the same side. The take away from that is to mistrust us?
<Xanatos> 6* Xan gets in the carriage, Drasek is already in there drinking.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> If we are concerned with consequences, yes. But if we only care about finding what we need to. No
<DeathStar> Date: 11.24.5997
<DeathStar> Location: Forest Naturalistic City (not the Great Forest City).
<DeathStar> 6* Celes does not stop in the main city (And not the city Jaime told to go to) but outside it
<DeathStar> <Celes> We are just here to grab some supplies and talk to the Alliance leader here real quick about our agenda.
<DeathStar> *Celes grabs a few items from the carriage, as Selena and Erevis get out, and covers it
<Seraphna> * Alita nods and peers around.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *climbs out with the others*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC grabs her backpack, slipping it over her shoulder as she steps out
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I think this is my first time here."
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC peers around now, taking it all in
<Sathen> *Mykel looks around the area and takes a breath*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan steps out and peers around while Drasek sleeps
<DeathStar> Built inside the forest, the Naturalist Capital - also called Nature City - is built entirely from the forest itself. All the materials needed came from the forest and a medium size city was formed, built from wood. The people that live there are in tune with nature, using what comes from the woods or fielding and plowing. Having cut down a section of the forest, they now plow and scavange from the forest itself to survive. The city is itself is like a traditional forest city, only slightly bigger, with running water, mills, fields, wooden walls for protection, advanced building walls like something out of a medieval period, systems for getting rid of waste with the spirit's help, and more. The chief's house, a mansion like building, is in the Upper Quarters.
<DeathStar> Divided into Quarters, the Upper Quarters are those with more coin and run shops, are more in tune with nature and the spirits, push their agenda, and so on. They are what you would consider naturalist officals or nobility in a way. The Middle Quarter is the shops and stores, the supply shops where the grain is kept, and the spirits places. The schools for the youth are located in this area of the city, where they teach about all the spirits as well, especially Sylph. And the Lower Quarters is where all the normal civilians live.
<DeathStar> *The city is mostly unchained over the many years, and the only technology here is mostly the teleporter system and some PAX tech to help grow food and replicate it here and there*
<Seraphna> Alita> We've been here before I think?
<Sara> <Liana> How nostalgic, honestly.
<DeathStar> *Gwen stretches* <Gwen> I like this place, very Amazon like
<DeathStar> *Selena jerks as Gwen leans forward*
<DeathStar> <Selena> I forget you are here half the time
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...I did too.
<DeathStar> *Gwen hangs his head*
<DeathStar> *Gwen goes to the back of the group*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I like it. It's aesthetically pleasing
<Jackieness> <Lana> *walks over and pats Gwen's shoulder*
<DeathStar> <Celes> Anyway lets go to the upper Quarters. That's where we'll find the Alliance leader
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC turns to looks at Gwen. 1"I recall seeing you with us still. Do not worry."
<DeathStar> *Celes moves along and Erevis follows, spinning about*
<Sathen> *Mykel pats Gwen* Don't worry bud, we've got your back after all this time.
<Seraphna> * Talia leaps on Gwen's shoulder.
<Seraphna> Talia> Talia always know Gwen here~
<DeathStar> *As they reach the slightly more rich Upper Quarters, with shops, the Guild is located here, and fancier buildings, they soon reach the "Chief's Mansion", where they find a tiger werebeast named Helen, sister to some NPC that Kalon sometimes RPs*
<DeathStar> *She seems to be finishing a meeting with some merchants and they move off*
<Seraphna> Alita> Helen, hello.
<Sathen> *Mykel bows his head in greeting*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan blinks at the werebeast, looking in awe.
<DeathStar> *Selena curtseys. The snow here is not as thick as in other areas, and is warmer, but the snow is falling slightly here and there. Helen brushes back her hair and moves over* Hello, Queen Celes - Liana, Princess Selena. Mykel and Alita. And everyone else.
<DeathStar> *Gwen smiles at those cheering him up * <Gwen> I'll go get the supplies. *he heads after the merchants*
<DeathStar> <Celes> I wanted to pay you a visit as a courtsey gesture. *she takes a map that Xanatos made with the marks of possible descendants would have been*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC tilts her head slightly at the werebeast
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Hey, want some company?!"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Sure.. (If you want to go off screen)
<Xanatos> <Xan> Hello, I'm Xanatos Durran, pleased to meet you.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *chases after Gwen*
<DeathStar> <Helen> A pleasure. *she looks at the map* We are looking for a descendant of a werebeast hero. <Helen> You know there are many types. Wolf, Tiger, Bear. *she notes*.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I am not sure if we know the specific type of werebeast. *she turns to the others* I suppose being from Earth you do not know a lot about Werebeasts
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> No.
<Xanatos> <Xan> I had no idea it was even a thing.
<DeathStar> <Celes> They were originally from the Dark Lands - Daemons in a way, I believe, but at least originated from them. They sort of like cousins of Fauna, only Fauna were created. Unlike your earth, all pets died out and Fauna were created to replace them hence them looking like animals.
<DeathStar> <Celes> But werebeasts are more like wild animals
<DeathStar> <Celes> With dark energy
<Seraphna> Alita> Mmm, I'm now reminded that all the Werebears left.
<DeathStar> *Selena tilts head*
<Sara> <Liana> Never assume that all of anything leaves, honestly.
<Seraphna> Alita> Good point.
<DeathStar> *Helen looks at the marker* So you think there are clues at the walled off village
<Seraphna> Alita> There was a werebear on the Aquarius, during the Death incident she evacuated the tribe to the ship.
<DeathStar> <Gelen> No one has been there for a long time.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Walled off village?
<Sara> * Liana looks at Alita confusedly but lets it go
<Sathen> Mykel> Indeed, we need to keep an open mind and question things that we thought were absolute.
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...why is it walled off?
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I believe we'd like to look at any history books you have first to see if we can't utilize that to help us pinpoint our descendant
<DeathStar> <Helen> It is said that the village is walled off from the outside world because the people there practice a strange art. Allowing spirits to possess them. Not large spirits. *Sylph is opening her mouth* But minor spirits
<Xanatos> <Xan> Is it dangerous?
<DeathStar> <Helen> Like spirits that you can control. They learn that art and ability to control it. There is suppose to be a gate to allow supplies inside
<Sathen> Mykel> Not normally but there was one time that it turned out to be very dangerous...
<DeathStar> <Helen> It can be
<DeathStar> <Helen> Very much so
<DeathStar> <Helen> You are inviting all sorts of spirits to use your body.
<DeathStar> <Helen> And they can take control of it
<Xanatos> <Xan> Hm...
<DeathStar> <Helen> I am not sure where the practice began really. We have not heard much from the village in a while and the supply people have not seen much from the village. If you want to investigate it you are free to do so
<DeathStar> *Celes nods* Thank you, Helen. I will let you know if you learn anything. I do not suppose you have any books. *she explains and Helen shakes head* Since this is an elected position, I am afraid not
<DeathStar> *Gwen and Lana run back up, holding supplies* <Gwen> Hey, guys, we might want to go
<Seraphna> **Alita muses** Any idea if someone else might keep some?
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC turns to look at Gwen and Lana
<DeathStar> *Helen thinks, blinking* Well--- I can look into it for you. We do have an old library and some older residents might know something.
<Sara> <Liana> Uh. *she looks at Gwen* That sounds... bad.
<Seraphna> **Talia waves from Gwen's shoulder, a fish in her mouth**
<Sathen> *Mykel looks at Gwen worriedly* Something wrong?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> A cat girl and a doctor are following our scents. Complaining that this place has to be it
<DeathStar> <Gwen> And saying they are going to pounce us
<Jackieness> <Lana> "For indecent things, I'm sure!"
<Seraphna> * Alita tilts her head*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> The cat girl looks annoyed the last place was bogus
<Sara> <Liana> You would say that. A cat girl and a doctor, though?
<DeathStar> *in the distance, AThena is following the ground like a dog*
<DeathStar> *tracking their scents*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Cat girl and a...doctor? 6* He glances to Erevis then spots Athena and sighs.
<DeathStar> <Selena> ...
<Jackieness> <Lana> "A cat girl who looked like a pop singer."
<Seraphna> * Jennifer walks with her, slightly amused at this form of tracking.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> If they are trying to track us, they are not that good at it.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... Hm. I suppose I need to lay a trap
<Seraphna> Alita> They followed us halfway across the continent. How is that bad?
<DeathStar> *Erevis rips part of her clothing, revealing part of her cleavage*
<Sathen> *Mykel looks back in the direction Gwen came from, then to Erevis* I...
<Sara> <Liana> Why even give them the benefit of a sign we were here at all, than just getting away fully unseen?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...are... are boobs her weakness? BEcause I have those too..."
<DeathStar> *and TK floats it away from the group. Mykel's head bounces*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Boobs would distract the doctor. 6* He nods to Erevis and then turns to leave.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am just going to keep floating it around the forest. So Athena keeps tracking that
<DeathStar> *Celes and Selena peer at each other*
<Sathen> Mykel> Are you sure that it's you she's following?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Maybe they want my body."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Do you wish to lay here and find out, you two?
<DeathStar> *Erevis heads back*
<Seraphna> Alita> Aren't they related to you?
<DeathStar> <Celes> We will return, Helen. Thank you
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Not really!" *heads for the carriage*
<DeathStar> *She shakes her hand*
<DeathStar> *AThena turns to track the floating cloth. Though Erevis seems to have trouble keeping it floating, wiping her nose*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> hm. I need to practice my TK powers
<Seraphna> * Jennifer peers around slowly, as if uses a different sense.
<Sathen> *Mykel steps up next to Erevis and tries to help her floating the cloth with his TK as well*
<DeathStar> *as they head back, they hear some people mentioning that lately they have been unable to summon Shade. It seems to be daemons from out of town since most people here are Sylph summoners. Sylph looks depressed*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Do we really have to leave? Sylph has a tree house here
<DeathStar> *Selena grabs Sylph and drags her*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I suppose we could stay and talk to them but that means letting the Alliance know what we are doing. It is up to Celes and Liana
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC follows along
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...hey, does that mean anything to you? Shade ebing unavailable, that is."
<Xanatos> <Xan> We'll add Tk to our training regime. 6* He tells Erevis, putting a hand on her shoulder.
<Seraphna> Alita> Is something wrong with Lady Shade?
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Who's Shade? 6* he pipes up, somehow behind them.
<DeathStar> *Erevis pauses, having been distracted as they near the edge of the city. The daemons turns* <Daemon 1> She does not respond to being summoned. <Daemon 2> Not at all
<DeathStar> <Erevis> A summon I made a pact with
<Seraphna> Alita> And the Matron Spirit of my Homeland.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Now that you mention it, it's been a while since we spoke with Vyvy.
<DeathStar> *Celes peers at Liana to see what she thinks* I am just worried that the Alliance might make a log of our activites and it could become offical record it
<Seraphna> * Alita frowns worriedly.
<DeathStar> *of it
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Doesn't that seem unusual? Should we be worried?"
<DeathStar> *Sylph grips the ground, fingers dragging*
<Seraphna> Alita> Perhaps... I should go investigate her grove? I can meet you all at the next point.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Is this Shade a more pressing matter? It may work to pull the others off our trail.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I could try summoning once we are gone. She has never missed a summoning - even if she is busy a duplicate would appear. *she notes, pausing at the carriage*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> ... *she peers at the others about Shade* ... Unless Shade is out of range a duplicate should appear... *she admits*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> But Sylph is not sure we can be out of range
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Oh I think I met that Shade bird. Sexy demon lady?
<Seraphna> Alita> That may be best for now. Jaime should be waiting at our next point and it would probably be awkward abandoning her.
<DeathStar> *Erevis nods* Yes. She has blueish skin and purple hair
<Sathen> Mykel> Be careful commenting like that around Shade when you meet her, she may not take it well.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek stares off, thinking about her.
<DeathStar> *As they load in, Gwen reclines and Celes tells the driver to prepare to go. Sylph huffs a bit at the city*
<DeathStar> *Acting like a kid*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> once we land again I will try to summon her
<DeathStar> *Erevis brings the cloth to the carriage with MYkel and once they are off, she closes her eyes*
<Seraphna> * Alita leans over to Slyph to whisper* You could always teleport back later.
<DeathStar> <Sylph> ...! *She nods and hugs Ellie*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Maybe the spirit here with us knows more. 6* He glances at Slyph
<Sathen> *Mykel climbs in and pulls Alita in on his lap, sighing once they have stopped and can relax his mind*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Sooooo... did you leanr anything interesting?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> I think we were told Shade was one of the spirits who knew about the past and the ancients. I wonder if it is chance she is missing now
<DeathStar> *as they leave, Athena and Jaime arrive at the spot they left and Athena hmmms* <Athena> Dad and Mom was here
<DeathStar> *Athena nods, perhaps having been playing the fool, stretching*
<DeathStar> <Athena> Follow, or report to Simon we did not find them, or report that we did?
<Seraphna> **Jennifer nods** A pity we missed them eh? Hmm...
<Seraphna> **Jennifer looks to her** Like we really want to cross your mother.
<DeathStar> <Athena> True. Athena will give Simon a hint. If he is really as good as he claims he can figure it out
<DeathStar> *Athena turns to go for a teleporter pad*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer walks with her** Sounds like a plan Kitten.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 11.28.5997
<DeathStar> Location: The Walled Village
<DeathStar> 6* After being alone for days, Jaime would see the carriage landing by a village with high stone walls surrounding it*
<DeathStar> *Selena gets out and stretches* I need a bath.
<Seraphna> * Jaime walks over, chewing a roll. Alone is relative when you have the power to summon your girlfriend.
<DeathStar> <Celes> ... *she studies the village. Half of the village seems open to people to give supplies and a single store/inn is there. The rest of the village looks closed off to the public with the wall encasing that except for a single massive wooden gate door.*
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek practically falls out, looking disheveled.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> So tired of this stupid thing. 6* He says of the carriage.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...not very welcoming..."
<Seraphna> * Jaime gives a relaxed wave, having stayed at the inn while waiting.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Girlfriend or Fiance? I thought you were getting married.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... *The closed off part of the village is quiet and outside the single store/inn it would seem like this place has become a ghost town lately*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC peers over at the walled village
<Seraphna> * Jaime peers at SPoC, scared that she can read her narrative.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Sorry. Our next stop after this will be someone more fun I promise
<DeathStar> *somewhere
<Xanatos> <Xan> Your sister was hunting us. 6* He tells Jaime.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Athena? And she let you go? *she smiles* Shion detained me for a bit.
<DeathStar> *Erevis and Celes look at Jaime sharply*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Did she do things to you?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Don't worry, I didn't tell her anything.
<DeathStar> *Erevis examines Jaime for whips*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Did she starve you, beat you, burn you?
<Sathen> *Mykel climbs out and stretches*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Detained you? Hmmm should I go talk to her again?
<DeathStar> *Gwen goes over to a river and drinks from it*
<Seraphna> * Jaime squeaks. "Course not, she's Shion."
<DeathStar> <Celes> What did she want to know?
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek shoves his head in the same river Gwen is drinking from.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Oh, questioned aimed at figuring out what we were up to. I told her if she wanted answers she should just talk to Mom directly.
<DeathStar> *Gwen sips it, the river running to the walled off village*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I see.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I got the impression that she might not be doing this for the Alliance.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Uhhh... Gwen, was that a good idea?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> Well, I suppose having an Alliance leader moving around all over the place and not using the teleporters might be odd.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Why?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> It looks clean
<Seraphna> Jaime> She did seem to note I arrived by Salamander.
<Xanatos> <Xan> So they can track spirit travel?
<DeathStar> <Celes> No
<Jackieness> <Lana> "There is something weird about this place."
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC moves over to the entrance, looking it over
<Seraphna> * Jaime shakes her head. "But appearing with a red glowing lady is pretty obvious."
<DeathStar> <Celes> Yes
<Xanatos> <Xan> Oh. OH. Gotcha.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Well, we could always bring her to us, then we'd have numbers on our side if she pulled a Cheryl and got fighty.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Plus it will tax the spirits and feels wrong to use them as a travel method. I will use them if it is an emergency though
<DeathStar> <Celes> I checked and two spirits can move the carriage easily
<Seraphna> * Jaime blushes a bit. "More awkward for me because I need to have Salamander bring me to Gnome."
<Sathen> Mykel> We should also try not to use the same spirit frequently for travel.
<DeathStar> *Gwen muses and rises. Selena taps on the inn/store door*
<DeathStar> <Selena> Nothing...
<DeathStar> *Selena goes to open the door*
<Seraphna> Jaime> To date I've never been able to tap Hyperspace so it's my only option really.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "And keep in mind, I'm a witch saying this place feels weird."
<DeathStar> *Selena steps inside the inn and a scream is heard*
<DeathStar> *Gwen tenses and hurries over to the inn*
<Seraphna> * Jaime blinks and moves over. "Huh?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "... ... ...case in point!" *heads over*
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek jerks his head out of the water, looking around. Xan pulls up his gun, moving towards the entrance.
<Sathen> *Mykel looks towards the Inn and moves over, pulling his sword in case there's a fight about to happen*
<DeathStar> *a body, likely dead for months, lays there, rotted, putried, the cold weather that came in helping to slow it down. Rats and other animals have eaten it and lay near it, strange sores on them and rotting too.. What remains of the body seems to have sores and stuff*
<DeathStar> *Selena steps out and looks sick, throwing up
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC snaps her head towards the scream. She grabs her gun off her hip and moves towards the inn/store
<DeathStar> *Celes and Erevis move through the snow and peer in and Gwen even looks sick*
<Seraphna> **Jaime looks ultra creeped out. "Umm... but... what the fuck?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... oh man. he smell
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC raises her hand to her nose. 1"That is worse than normal decayed smell
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...oh man, this is... plague!"
<Seraphna> * Alita frowns and uses her magic, trying to work out the diseases here.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... *looks grim, peering at the walled off city* You think the village inside is hit inside too?
<Sathen> *Mykel uses TK again to pull the air back towards the body and contain it there in case it is contagious*
<Xanatos> <Xan> We all need to step out of here. 6* He backs up quickly.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Because what you want might be in there
<Seraphna> * Jaime nods and backs up.
<DeathStar> <Celes> ... *looks a little shaken as Alita does her thing*
<DeathStar> <Celes> Does this mean it is no good?
<Xanatos> <Xan> You think this might be in the city too? Damnit, you're right...they went silent. It's a reasonable assumption.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *steps back out* "...its not a good sign..."
<DeathStar> -TBC-
<Sathen> Mykel> Another plague...what is this one about?
<DeathStar> Whew at one point I did not think I'd make it through this
<DeathStar> I took a phenigan earlier
<DeathStar> And was a little wonky
<Jackieness> :0
Session Close: Mon Feb 04 21:46:27 2019