The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 394

Session Start: Sun Jul 07 19:10:54 2019
Session Ident: #TAW-Session394
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<DeathStar> There
* Jackieness grabs both swords and threatens everyone with them!!!!
* ChadWinters sprays Jackie with a hose
* Jackieness flops
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<DeathStar> Okay
<DeathStar> Lets do this
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<DeathStar> Date: 12.17.5997
<DeathStar> Location: The Academy
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<DeathStar> 6* Snow has been falling down more lately and the Academy Students have just finished the last of their exams for the year in time for holidays, and many students are leaving to go home, or if they live in the Academy/Alliance City, staying here for the Holidays. The Team though has been staying and oddly, Celes has been sending a lot of things to a property she owns in the area, a mini manor on the Academy grounds, the servants moving stuff in through the snow
<DeathStar> 6* Cypher is sitting out in the hanger while Chelsea works on Heaven's ship, upgrading it, and Athena is training out in the snow; Aya is running her store like usual. It seems to be a typical day in the Academy as the Holidays have begun
<Seraphna> **Jaime has built a house shaped like a giant snow man, snow clinging to it to finish the effect**
<Xanatos> 6* Bix marches around on a patrol, though he often stops to make small little snowmen.
<Seraphna> **Jennifer stretches, using the snow to work and practice with Celsius**
<DeathStar> *Sylph sneezes in the snow*
<DeathStar> *There because Ellie is a teacher at the Academy*
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats about to the side of Bix, spinning when he stops to make a snowmen. 1"Why do you continue to make them?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *looking out from one of the windows of her office** "Well, Rain, the holidays begin."
<DeathStar> *Rain nods, looking over some paperwork* Yes it has begun
<Xanatos> <Bix> Snow Bix = Guards. Watch over: City, Students, alliance members.
<Seraphna> **Thena pounces Athena in the snow, also training**
<DeathStar> *Celsius peers at Bix's snow men, then uses her ice and snow powers to make a giant snow man the size of a first story building*
<Xanatos> 6* Simon returned to give Shion the updates about the royalty group's activity and is currently standing by a window in the main alliance building, looking out at the snow.
<DeathStar> *Athena makes a noise and flails*
<Seraphna> Thena> Thena win!
<ChadWinters> <Id> It's an inanimate object comprised of frozen water particles. How will they watch them over? Or are you hiding sensors inside them?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *snaps her fingers* "Then let us close up the offices and make the most of it."
<DeathStar> <Rain> That is not like you
<Xanatos> 6* Bix jerks at the giant snowman and gapes in aw.
<DeathStar> *Rain tucks the paperwork into her folder, peering at Sasha*
<Sathen> *Maeryn continues to work with her dragons off near the edge of the Alliance and Academy areas*
<Xanatos> <Bix> Symbolic gesture != real. Fun > Reality.
<DeathStar> *Celsius poses at Bix*
<DeathStar> *Shion nods and rises, pulling a coat on as she steps out into the snow*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix claps for Celsius' impressive display.
<ChadWinters> 6Id blinks at Bix then turns to Celsius. 1"I believe her's watches over more."
<DeathStar> *Athena rises up and peers at Thena - then throws snow into her face*
<Seraphna> **Thena squeaks and falls over** M-Momma!
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "My dear niece has none-too-subtlety suggested that she might impose herself into my affairs unless I make some effort to change some habits."
<Xanatos> <Bix> Mighty snow Bix! Size estimate: Roughly 15 feet.
<Xanatos> <Bix> Comparison: Roughly 2.5 real Bix's
<DeathStar> <Rain> Yes. I have read the suggest plans to make lift the temple up to make it look bigger, without ruining the intregrity of the tower, and to add softer chairs for you fit for a queen
<ChadWinters> <Id> Indeed. Perhaps next time she could do it by hand.
<DeathStar> *Athena poses. Cypher leans over to stare at Chelsea - bored*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Oh my, a kitten snow fight.
<DeathStar> *more wagon filled stuff comes into the Hapian manor*
<Seraphna> **Thena digs under the snow and pops out under Athena, raspberrying her belly**
<DeathStar> *Athena makes a noise and melts the snow around Thena to make her wet*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...lift the temple?" *turns with a brow raised*
<DeathStar> <Rain> *shrugs* I am sure it could be done somehow.
<Sathen> *Kaylin follows along behind Shion, her ever present shadow*
<DeathStar> *Celes emerges from one of the wagons as does Selena and Erevis*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Then it removes the context of the original structure. I veto."
<ChadWinters> 6Id forms his hologram body and kneels down, waving his hand through the snow. 1"It will be nice when I'm able to touch things."
<DeathStar> <Rain> I am sure she knew you would. She is just poking at you
<DeathStar> *wagons arrive with other members of the Royals next*
<Xanatos> 6* Simon has made his way down to the Hapian manor, bowing slightly at the arrival of Celes and Liana.
<Sara> * Liana waves
<Xanatos> <Bix> Patrol recommence. 6* He announces as he shifts in place to begins marching along again.
<Seraphna> **Jaime slides through the snow to greet Erevis**
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *turns* "She should be careful..."
<ChadWinters> 6Id turns and moves after Bix, his hologram disappearing as his orb body floats along.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Hello. We will do some of our work here on the Academy grounds for a bit as promised with Shion. Plus the duel is tomorrow and I am sure Alita and Ceilia will want to be present with Mykel
<Xanatos> 6* Xan steps out by Erevis, zipping his bomber jacket up all the way.
<DeathStar> *Celes turns to the mansion* I will see to it things are put where they need to be in the meantime. *she moves inside, instructing the servants*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC peers about the area, arriving with Erevis/Xan's group
<Xanatos> <Simon> I will inform Shion of your arrival. Call on me should you need anything further.
<DeathStar> *Athena pauses and trots over to stare at the manor and stares in curiousity as people move things into it*
<Sara> <Liana> Thanks, Simon.
<DeathStar> *Selena turns to Nicolette* Well, it looks like you're now on Academy grounds full time after all
<Xanatos> 6* Xan points to his eyes then points to Athena. Staring intently before giving a wink and a smile.
<DeathStar> *Athena freezes like she can't be seen now*
<Seraphna> **Thena hops up next to Athena. She looks around and waves to Xanatos** Hey Grandpa!
<Sathen> *Maeryn takes to the air riding on the back of her black dragon, the green dragon flying next to it as they start a low and slow flight around the area sight-seeing*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan waves and moves to help carry stuff in.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon steps off to go find Shion.
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC follows with Xan to help. 
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *turns and leaves her office*
<DeathStar> *the manor is fairly big - not as big as Cheryl's place but big enough. It has two floors and a basement for stuff. And several rooms. It's no castle. There is also a spirit-tech machine that is tied to the Hapian Castle's royal chambers to take one back to it, it looks - it seems Celes still does not trust the PAX teleporters*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> So this is where we will be residing for awhile? 6She looks at Xan
<DeathStar> *Shion is enjoying the snow when Simon finds her, tilting her head towatd him*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Guess so. I maybe only half paid attention.
<Seraphna> **Jaime peeks inside** I made another Snow Man house outside.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I must admit, I do not pay attention to where we stay since we change places so often.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Ladies Celes and Liana have arrived with their group and are moving into the hapian manor. I assumed you would want to be informed.
<Sathen> *Kaylin is standing quietly with a small smile on her face as she watches over Shion*
<Xanatos> <Xan> It's not boring at least. But really...I miss technology.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> It does surprise me how resistant some of these people are to it.
<DeathStar> *Shion nods, and moves over*
<Seraphna> *Jaime looks to Xan** Did you lose your datapad again Dad?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Then you will enjoy this place. The Alliance and Academy uses technology somewhat
<Xanatos> <Xan> Ah it's hard to adapt and change. People are capablle of it, but that doesn't mean they like it.
<DeathStar> *Erevis nods at all the PAX teleporters in use here*
<DeathStar> *especially on the Alliance side*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah, I think I'll like it a bit better here.
<Sathen> *Kaylin walks along behind Shion, the smile still on her face*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *wheels her luggage into the mansion* "OK, where i my room?!"
<DeathStar> <Celes> Yes. After coming for the Naturalist hero and being caught by Shion, I promised her that I would work with her more. I figure the best way to achieve that promise is to work on the grounds
<DeathStar> <Celes> But the teleporter there will allow us to go back to the castle anytime we wish for privacy
<Xanatos> <Simon> It appears Kaylin takes her bodyguard duties seriously. 6* He notes with curiosity as he moves afdter Shion.
<DeathStar> *Shion glances behind her shoulder subtlely* I believe she just wishes for my virginity
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> Very seriously
<DeathStar> *she whispers*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well... it'll be neat to work closer to my sisters again.
<Seraphna> **Thena, having let herself in, looks around and spins**
<Xanatos> <Simon> ...I can put a stop to that. 6*He notes seriously, looking annoyed.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I will say, I have enjoyed seeing the views as we've traveled though. I believe I'll need to pick up a new drawing pad while I'm here.
<Sathen> *Kaylin stutter steps* I do have the hearing of an Aurit you know...and that isn't the case. I haven't been.
<Xanatos> <Xan> You know what IS nice about this place? If my spirit interface on the shuttle shorts out, there's an aura around this palce so my shuttle won't drop like a rock.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I do like it when you crash less... **She mumbles**
<DeathStar> *Shion muses and peers back* Very well. I will take you at your word. I apologize
<Seraphna> **Alita moves to secure a room**
<DeathStar> *she bows her head*
<Xanatos> <Simon> How IS your wife and child? 6* He asks Kaylin, a hint of judgement on the tip of his tone.
<DeathStar> *Shion pets her cat in thought as they reach the others*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Is that why we've been so shy in using it?
<DeathStar> <Shion> Hello, everyone
<Xanatos> <Xan> A little of that, and a little just wanting to travel and be with the people as they travel.
<DeathStar> *she greets the team, calling the Alliance team to come to this place as well if they have not*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> It makes sense. I guess I would prefer the shuttle instead of using the spirits so much.
<DeathStar> *Shion pauses and nods to Nicolette, too, not recognizing her*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *rolls her luggage into a room*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer moves over to join them, Sammael appearing in the mansion and looking about**
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek slowly pushes himself out of a wagon, rubbing his face slowly before giving a big stretch and a yawn, looking around with mild curiosity.
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> Tomorrow is the day of the duel.
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> Are there any question I need to answer about it?
<Seraphna> Jaime> I keep forgetting Uncle Drasek is with us.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> He watches over us like that man in a tuxedo from that old cartoon
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> You make it sound creepy.
<DeathStar> *Shion puts her pet on her head and continues* No? Well the duel will commence tomorrow at this lake. Who all wants to attend? <Celes> I have no interest. <Erevis> I am not really one for such things
<DeathStar> <Selena> I will go
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC glances at Erevis. 1"We did cause this, did we not?"
<Seraphna> Alita> *pops her head out of a room* I'll be going.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Eh. More like I'm just along for the ride while you lot do all the work.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Did we?
<DeathStar> *Erevis taps her chin*
<Xanatos> <Xan> I don't think we did. It would've been worse without us maybe.
<Seraphna> JAime> We more or less tried to find a way around it. They insisted on it.
<Sathen> *Kaylin looks at Simon in an appraising manner* My wife is doing well on the Aquarius, our daughter is progressing well and I see her every day since I'm not required to be here 24 hours a day and there is a time difference where our home is.
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC looks between them all, not a confused face but one of more slight curiosity
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hm. That is good.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *pokes her head out* "I'm still going to be setting up my new laboratory through tomorrow, so pass!"
<Sara> <Liana> Personally I don't really care about the whole duel thing...
<Xanatos> <Drasek> I'll watch a fight. 6* He says with a lazy wave.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Such things would make me ill
<DeathStar> <Shion> I will go as the Alliance leader. I think one of two other Alliance members will go due to the nature of this.
<Seraphna> Sammael> I am excellent at keeping the peace.
<DeathStar> *Celes rubs her forehead* I suppose I must go then. If the Legion's leadership changes hands,,
<DeathStar> <Celes> I just hope I do not get ill
<Sathen> *Kaylin checks for a moment then nods* I will escort you Miss Shion as usual*
<Sara> <Liana> I guess I will have to go then, to take care of my wife if she gets ill
<Xanatos> <Simon> I have assisted dealings with the legion and shall continue to do so tomorrow.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I guess I must be mistaken then.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I will stay here and help out with getting everything situated here.
<Sara> * Liana eyes Nicolette, wondering if duels are her kind of thing at all
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah, same. I'm not really interested in politics.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix approaches the group, waving in greeting and then saluting to Shion.
<DeathStar> *Erevis moves inside and begins to put notes on doors - assigning rooms. Lana gets a basement room near the lab stuff*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Should I go? As one of Salamander's summoners?
<DeathStar> *Celes and Liana the queen rooms. With Selena near them. Nicolette gets a room. And so on*
<DeathStar> <Selena> Is she assigning rooms with sticky notes?
<DeathStar> *Gwen stares as he gets a room the size of a closet*
<DeathStar> *Shion smiles and mimics* Well, everyone, be sure to get a lot of sleep for tomorrow. Alita - Ceilia. I am sure Mykel well want you to come
<Seraphna> **Jaime checks the door labels, even though she set up that snow man**
<Seraphna> **Alita nods** Of course.
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> He's good for lifting heavy things
<DeathStar> *Jaime gets a nice room near a window that shows the grotto*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...and yet again, the creepy witch gets the basement..."
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods and smiles, setting up the room a bit**
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> It is ok Lana. She gave you an entire basement. She must like you.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I thought you would like being near your lab
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<DeathStar> *The basement's rooms seem to be where all the research material is gathered and conference room, outside large bedrooms*
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-

<DeathStar> *Erevis explores the kitchen as the mansion seems to be fully equipped with materials. Sylph floats around, oddly not interested in the duel at all and refuses to go up north*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I hope everyone enjoyed their first night in this place. Celes said if the beds or anything was not to their liking to let me know and I can reassign rooms or beds
<Seraphna> Jaime> View is nice... I need to get the room a bit warmer for soil though.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I have no qualms with my living arrangement
<Xanatos> <Xan> My room is choice. 6* He makes an ok hand sign and a thumbs up.
<DeathStar> *Neekito is in the house - living nearby now - and brings out food. Fae runs around, chasing Luna through the mansion*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *shuffles up from the basement* "The basement is actually awesome!"
<Sara> * Ellie pats Sylph and gives her an apple
<Seraphna> Thena> Thena likes Grandma's room best.
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<DeathStar> <Gwen> My room was cramped and I think a spider tried to lay eggs in me
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *blinks*
<DeathStar> *Neekito hands everyone a hot drink*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> That is just his way of saying you a homely person.
<Seraphna> Talia> Talia thought Gwen's room was cozy.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *looks at Gewn* "...wha? Where did they put you?"
<DeathStar> *Sylph munches happily on the apple*
<DeathStar> *Gwen points at a small room*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I believe it was a walk-in closet.
<Seraphna> Talia> Is huge for me!
<Jackieness> <Lana> "No no no! You cna stay in the basement with me!"
<Xanatos> 6* Xan pauses in drinking a juice to glance between Gwen and Lana.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Moving in togther? That's a big step in the relationship.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Say another word and its frog time for you."
<DeathStar> *Gwen flusters at Xanatos' words* Um... S-Sure
<Seraphna> Talia> **looks huffy and pouts**
<Seraphna> Talia> T-Talia thinks she hears Mistress calling. **teleports away**
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Gather your stuff and just take it down into the basement."
<Seraphna> **Jaime sighs and gets some tea**
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I think I made Talia angry. I need to apologize later
<DeathStar> *Gwen jots a note*
<Seraphna> Jaime> She's crushing on you hard.
<Sara> <Ellie> Crushing? That girl would propose if given the chance.
<Seraphna> Jaime> From what I hear she's tried to propose multiple times.
<Sara> <Ellie> That doesn't mean she wouldn't again.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Point.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I know. I know. But she is still kind of young. *he spreads his hands* It would be wrong.
<DeathStar> *Gwen moves to gather his stuff*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Man has a point. I respect that. 6* he holds his juice up towards Gwen and then goes back to eating.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mmm. *stretches* I'm biased, my wife is hundreds of years older than me.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Kaaaaaaay..." *goes to find make to eat*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC moves to peek in at Gwen's tiny room
<Seraphna> **Jaime makes up a second plate of food**
<DeathStar> *Gwen is just putting a few books into a bag and is coming out; the spider in the room looks lonely*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *cleans the kitchen, then gives Ellie extra sweets*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Do you not want to bring your friend with?
<Sara> * Ellie enjoys the sweets
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I-I rather not
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> You abandon your friends? 6She looks at him curiously
<DeathStar> <Gwen> It's not my friend!
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> You're mate then. If it laid eggs inside your ear, you are making sure it cannot see it's kids again.
<DeathStar> *Gwen makes a noise and runs off*
<Sara> <Ellie> That... was... terrifying.
<DeathStar> *Erevis peers out* What is going on?
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Sylph is scared now
<DeathStar> *Even Fae has stopped chasing Luna*
<Xanatos> <Xan> SPoc is picking on Gwen.
<Sara> * Luna has stopped running
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC watches Gwen go and then peers over at Erevis and Sylph then Xan. 1"I am only telling him the truth."
<DeathStar> *Fae cries nd looks around for spiders*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Actually, many spiders eat their offspring."
<Seraphna> **Jaime sneaks off with food for at least 3 people**
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... *peers at Jaime*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> What is she doing?
<Sara> * Ellie collects Fae and comforts her with sweets
<DeathStar> *Sylph pats Fae and comforts, then pats Luna*
<Sara> * Luna sniffles
<Sara> <Luna> Spiders are dumb
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Yes they are
<Xanatos> <Xan> Hiding something.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *eats her meal*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Spiders are not dumb. When they make webs, they are artistic.
<Sara> <Luna> Dumb.
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> That is unfortunate that you feel that way.
<Seraphna> **Jaime returns looking innocent**
<Sara> <Ellie> You do realize you're arguing with a 5-year-old.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *places her dirty dish away and then heads back to the basement*
<DeathStar> *Gwen has moved his stuff down there*
<DeathStar> *Sylph gives Fae and Luna candy*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Found a spot?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Yes. *he seems to have found a spot in the corner of the large room*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> It's hard for me to tell ages.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I don't know what the queen was thinking putting you in a broom closet."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Comedy, maybe?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "she's not here to do any laughing."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> True. Maybe the red hair with long hair did it
<Seraphna> Jaime> Huh?
<DeathStar> *Erevis looks innocent*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Why would she?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Comedy
<Jackieness> <Lana> "You know... I have long red hair too."
<Seraphna> Jaime> A-A few of us do.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Oh, I meant the one putting the sticky notes and has hair down to the floor almost
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I knoooooooow."
<DeathStar> -END-

<DeathStar> *Shion gears up, along with Celes and Selena for the trip up north*
<Seraphna> **Alita and Sammael gear up for the trip as well**
<DeathStar> <Shion> Is everyone ready? *she moves to a PAX teleporter*
<Seraphna> **Sammael checks her Samaritan and nods a bit, looking up from the oversized handgun**
<ChadWinters> <Id> I do not require much.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek stands by the teleporter, drinking a beer.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon and Bix are both suited up and ready to move as well, falling in line with Shion.
<Sathen> *Kaylin stands in her full combat gear and follows behind Shion quietly*
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia stands next to Alita, geared up
<DeathStar> *Shion adjusts her coat and warps them up north to the a hotter region. Jules' people are already there, along with the spirit Salamander, who is floating near by. A lake is there that looks murky, and Agni and Adrea's people are on the other side , near it*
<Xanatos> <Drasek> ...think your teleported skunk'd m'beer, luv. 6* Sniffs it and makes a face.
<Xanatos> (teleporter)
<DeathStar> <Shion> I apologize. Try ale next time
<Sathen> *Mykel stands among the Legionaire group wearing his more formal attire, turning to look at the group right after they appear*
<Seraphna> **Sammael sighs and pulls a spare out of subspace for Drasek.**
<DeathStar> <Selena> So there is where Mykel has been hiding
<ChadWinters> <Id> This whole ordeal still bothers me a bit. What was the machination that led this person to claim rights over the the Legionairs?
<DeathStar> *a few of the leaders are here - Kalam is there. Helen is there. Not sure if Sasha is there*
<DeathStar> *Leaf and Cassava are not here*
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek look amused at Shion and smiles at Sammael, cracking it open as he looks to the legion folks.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix does fighting poses in the background.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Their bloodline. Jules' family murdered their family who were the rightful leader
<Sathen> *Mykel says a few words to Jules, excusing himself momentarily, before heading over to meet the group in full* On behalf of Kaiser Jules you are of course welcome to observe the upcoming duel.
<DeathStar> <Celes> But Jules' claim is more solid due to how long it has been and the fact Agni knows nothing of this land anymore. And Agni is a hothead. His daughter seems more composed
<Seraphna> **Alita wraps around Mykel's arm**
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia wraps around the other
<DeathStar> *Celes and Selena walk over, with Shion standing by Mykel to look over the battleground*
<Ariel> * Nicolette has been with the crew, since most of the people she knows are here. She's dressed less of a wanderer today, and more of a dignified, if flamboyant, magician.
<ChadWinters> <Id> I see.
<Sara> * Liana stands by Celes
<Xanatos> <Drasek> What's the odds on this fight? I can throw some credits around.
<ChadWinters> <Id> I would put all money on Agni. If Jules shows him mercy at any point, I can see him taking advantage.
<Sathen> *Mykel smiles and tenderly embraces them both* I am here to answer any questions you all may have regarding the bout; but I must also caution you at the same time, interference cannot be accepted. This is a matter of honor between Jules and Agni, any actions to stop the fight, influence it or... *looks at Drasek* betting on it would be construed as an insult.
<Seraphna> **Sammael whispers to Drasek** Two cases of beer on the ancient heroes.
<Ariel> * Nicolette shakes her head disapprovingly.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek gives a subtle nod.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Well. From what I can tel
<DeathStar> <Selena> *she peers ahead, studying Jules and Agni, who are approaching each other and talking in a low voice8
<DeathStar> <Selena> Jules is younger and has more combat experience but Agni is angrier and has more rage. Both are fit.
<DeathStar> <Selena> But the battle ground has water which I bet Agni has trained in and Jules' fire attacks might be useless in.
<Xanatos> <Simon> It will be a difficult fight for either competitor.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix mimics Jules and Agni, standing rigid, fists clinches and murmuring to no one.
<Sathen> *Mykel will bow his head to Shion before turning and guiding them back towards the duel area where there is a guest viewing area that was reserved for the Alliance members who chose to observe* (bond (I've missed you both...thank you for coming))
<ChadWinters> <Id> Depending on his strength in Fire, he could easily turn the water into steam, hurting Agni and forcing him to keep his distance
<DeathStar> <Shion> *crosses her arms* From what I understand a barrier will keep anyone from interfering and will not drop unless one of them surrenders
<DeathStar> <Shion> So no healing and no one can interfere.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Unless Agni laid traps ahead of time.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Magic is not permitted in this, is it?
<Seraphna> **Alita blinks at a cat on her shoulder, petting Talia**
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> <You owe me many opened jars and lifted couches.>
<DeathStar> <Shion> I do not think so, unless the technique has some "magik" to it. Like a flaming sword
<Sathen> Mykel> It is no holds barred. Whatever skills each man has can be brought to bear in this. And one correction Shion; either one of them surrenders or one or both of them dies.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Traps? Wouldn't that be against the rules? This is an honor fight, right?"
<DeathStar> <Jules> *speaks out loud, turning to face his people* Remember
<Sara> <Liana> You never know what someone will decide is 'honorable' when this much is at stake... I'm afraid.
<DeathStar> <Jules> There will be no retaliation against Agni and his people if I die. You will honor him as your leader and follow his orders. *he walks over to Mykel* Do keep an eye on him for me, since my no good for nothing brother never returned
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "But rigging things beforehand would just be another form of outside interference..."
<Seraphna> Alita> He's still missing...?
<DeathStar> <Jules> Make sure Agni is a man of honor
<DeathStar> <Jules> Apparently he is still with his woman
<Sara> <Liana> I feel the same way of course. But... you never know.
<Seraphna> Alita> After all this time... curious...
<DeathStar> <Jules> I am sure he has his reasons, but I am not interested in them. He walks his own path.
<Sathen> *Mykel nods to Liana* You're very right Liana. *Both Alita and Ceilia would feel the tension in Mykel through their bond. He nods his head to Jules* As you command Kaiser...and good luck cousin.
<DeathStar> *Jules walks off, while Agni is talking to his troops about he will crush Jules and win them back their homeland. His speech much different, before patting Adrea - his daughter. Both men walk into the lake that goe up to their thighs*
<DeathStar> <Celes> Hm
<Seraphna> Alita> Well... with Mykel seeing to your successor if you fall, I'll see to your brother regardless. *she smiles* Be careful Jules.
<DeathStar> <Selena> So I guess we just watch now? *as Legionare chants and a barrier rises*
<ChadWinters> <Id> I would recommend keeping an eye out for outside influences to be safe.
<DeathStar> *Agni launches first in the water and scores a critical hit right off the bat on Jules and Jules begins to drip blood, moving in the water with some difficulty, as the water begins to turn red a little*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix blinks as Id says this and begins to look around keeping an eye out for trouble.
<DeathStar> *Kumen leans on her staff, looking as Jules misses Agni entirely, perhaps due to the wound*
<DeathStar> *Agni swings and nisses Jules, who swings and knicks him a little in return*
<Sathen> *Mykel grits his teeth but watches the fight closely*
<Sathen> *Kaylin stands behind all of them and watches the crowd moreso than anything, to see if there are any signs of outside interference or possible threats against the safety of others*
<DeathStar> *Agni launches and scores another critical hit on Jules, who is breathing harder, circling*
<DeathStar> <Selena> Agni is winning
<ChadWinters> <Id> I wonder if Agni will show mercy.
<DeathStar> *Jules swings and knocks Agni again, drawing some more blood*
<Sathen> Mykel> In a fight you can never know the outcome until it is finished...and I doubt Agni would show any mercy.
<DeathStar> *Agni upper slashes Jules, giving him a cut along his face and he stumbles, having trouble seeing out of an eye*
<DeathStar> *Jules swings and knicks again and finally Agni is bleeding and the water around him is showing some red*
<DeathStar> *Agni swings and knicks Jules, who steps back, his weapon arm trembling*
<DeathStar> <Selena> I do not see Jules winning. I am sorry
<Sara> <Liana> Oh, no...
<DeathStar> *Jules knicks Agni and Agni knicks Jules back in return*
<Seraphna> **Alita watches, squeezing Mykel's arm**
<ChadWinters> <Id> I would agree, Selena. No matter how many calculations I make, the odds rarely shift towards Jules favor
<DeathStar> *Jules somehow slides in the water and does a critical hit with Agni, making blood pour in the water. The two men seem to be staggering about the same, with Jules just a little worse for wear now*
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia watches as well, clinging close to Mykel
<Sathen> *Mykel stands completely tense, the muscles under Alitas hand as hard as iron as he watches the two men closely*
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Never count a man out till he's actually out. 6* he notes
<Ariel> * Nicolette shuffles her cards idly as she watches. She seems intent on the outcome, even if she doesn't really know anything about the fighters.
<DeathStar> *Agni then swings and knicks Jules is bleeding badly again, looking like he's dizzy from the blood lost*
<Xanatos> 6* Simon frowns but doesn't say anything, he glances to Mykel before looking back to Jules and Agni.
<ChadWinters> 6Id eyes the crowd, trying to see their reaction to this all
<DeathStar> *Jules bum rushes and stabs Agni in the gut, causing a bad round and moves off into the water area, sitting behind a log to rest; somehow causing anotehr crit damage*
<DeathStar> <Selena> I take it back
<ChadWinters> <Id> Interesting.
<DeathStar> *Agni stabs his sword in the ground and causes a ripple in the water to move out along the ground to knock the log over and hit Jules' head*
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek leans forward now, squinting
<Seraphna> Alita> I think we are at the deciding moment.
<DeathStar> *Jules rises, sputtering water and dazed as Agni approaches and he blindly swings his sword; one would think the sword would be lost but it cuts Agni's face but a rope is on the hilt and swings back to Jules' and he grabs it, rising and still shaking his head blindly*
<ChadWinters> <Id> What would happen if both die?
<DeathStar> <Selena> I--
<DeathStar> *Selena eyes Celes who shakes her head*
<DeathStar> *Agni throws a massive kick into Jules' ribs while he scrubs blood off his face and a sickening noise is heard as Jules barely moves, only grazed but some ribs definitely broken; both men bleeding* <Jules> ... Surrender... Or you will... die..
<Sathen> Mykel> It would fall to Ardrea and me to settle the differences between our families..
<DeathStar> <Agni> You're joking. You're on your last leg.
<DeathStar> <Jules> So are you. Do not make your people suffer
<DeathStar> *Agni seems ready to use his trump card now, using the water against Jules' next attack*
<Seraphna> **Alita frowns, knowing that Jules would be lucky to be able to move at this point, but speaking means he didn't puncture a lung**
<Seraphna> Alita> They've both held a trick back so far...
<ChadWinters> <Id> If someone put a poison in the water, with all those wounds. 6He blinks a bit.
<DeathStar> *Jules attacks and Agni uses his sword to make a water wall and Jules' sword is caught in it*
<DeathStar> *Agni then attacks and Jules does a fire sword and the steam knocks them both back, neither hit*
<DeathStar> *Jules swings his sword and shoots a water attack again at Jules from a distance*
<DeathStar> *Jules dodges and uses his fire attack, aiming above the water and knicks Agni*
<DeathStar> *Agni falls over*
<DeathStar> <Selena> I think it is over
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Wait.
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia leans forward
<DeathStar> <Jules> Give up. Please. <Agni> ... *spits* <Jules> ... *sighs and swing and knocks him out* Then I wait for the hour timer to end
<Seraphna> *Alita sighs softly* Now I just need to hope the two don't bleed to death before the hour timer is over.
<DeathStar> <Jules> Assuming you do not bleed out
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek slowly turns his head to look at Sammael, smiling since he won the bet.
<DeathStar> *Jules then lands on his rear, holding his stomach, bleeding badly, too*
<DeathStar> *after a while the barrier comes down.*
<Sathen> *Mykel continues to stand quiet and tense* That's a hard thing to hope for...they're both gravely injured.
<Seraphna> **Alita moves over, summoning Undine to help her heal the two**
<DeathStar> *Adrea runs in*
<DeathStar> *Brooke appears and nods to Nicolette*
<DeathStar> <Brooke> We meet again. Hello. *she moves down; by now Jules seems unconscious, sitting there*
<Xanatos> 6* Simon moves with Alita to help heal with his magiks.
<Seraphna> **Alita checks boths vitals and starts doing Full Restore magic**
<DeathStar> *Adrea moves Agni into a sitting position; the man is pale and white as a sheet*
<ChadWinters> <Id> That was thrilling
<DeathStar> *Brooke begins to heal people*
<DeathStar> <Celes> It was... inhuman
<Sathen> *Mykel moves along with Alita, letting her take the lead in healing the injuries; looking between the two men*
<DeathStar> <CeleS> To think people pay for this sport
<Xanatos> <Bix> Strength. Honor. Pride. Fury. D-D-D-DUEL!!!
<ChadWinters> <Id> I do not disagree with that, but defying the odds like he did. A statistical anomaly.
<DeathStar> *Jules opens his eyes as he's healed; Agni seems to take longer and when he does, he's mad*
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> Nah, he's just good.
<DeathStar> *Brooke stands up and moves over to Nicolette*
<DeathStar> *Adrea helps her father to his feet and over to their people*
<ChadWinters> <Id> That is just bias on your part, Ceilia.
<Sathen> *Mykel will offer Jules a hand up when he is ready*
<DeathStar> <Jules> Adrea. Agni. Once you let your anger go. You are welcome to come back and talk to me. I will find you a position in my government
<DeathStar> <Jules> What my ancestors did to you was wrong. But you need to let the rage go
<DeathStar> *Agni eyes Jules while Adrea nods thoughtfully; they all move off*
<DeathStar> *Jules takes the hand and stands up*
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> Clearly it's not bias since Jules won.
<ChadWinters> <Id> If that is how you prefer to view it.
<DeathStar> <Shion> Well. It seems the Legion holds for another day
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Well... that was... tense. I won't say exciting nessisarily, but this is a definite moment of history."
<Sathen> *Mykel will give him only the assistance he needs, not wanting Jules to appear invalid in front of his men* Thank you cousin for taking my advice before I could offer it.
<Sara> <Liana> It'll go down in the books, that much is quite certain.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Brilliant fight, mate. 6* He pats Jules on the shoulder as he passes by holding 2 cases of beer.
<DeathStar> <Jules> Mykel. You should quit running around with the Alliance and think about taking my brother's old position
<DeathStar> <Jules> Just a thought
<DeathStar> *Jules pauses and eyes the beer, taking it slowly* Thank you. *He nods, moving to his carriage and sitting down* I need to go back to my capital and reassure my people
<Xanatos> <Simon> It's always a good day when diplomacy wins. 6* he notes, a bit more cheerful.
<DeathStar> <Shion> I did not know diplomacy involved swords
<ChadWinters> <Id> Is that what you would define as diplomacy? 6He looks at Simon
<Sathen> *Mykel smiles* I may take you up on that offer one day, but for now I suggest you also rest and get your strength up.
<DeathStar> *Brooke turned to Nicolette* I did not expect to meet you here
<DeathStar> *Jules rides off, resting*
<Xanatos> <Simon> There is no death here, because Jules is a good leader and forced a diplomatic and peaceful solution. Had Agni won there would have been death.
<DeathStar> <Shion> I am certain
<DeathStar> *Shion peers at the Amazon border nearby*
<ChadWinters> <Id> Diplomacy usually involves words and not actions like this.
<Sathen> *Kaylin tilts her head behind Shion* I believe the term is "hostile negotiations" and can be done with any type of weaponry.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Well... I came because of the fight, not the fighting. Though, I didn't expect to see you! But I guess you're more useful here than I."
<DeathStar> <Brooke> I am always being called for healing. Though I should return to my temple. *she bows to them all* Good day everyone
<Xanatos> <Simon> You should expand you defitions. 6* He says simply to Id.
<ChadWinters> <Id> I will have to review it, yes.
<Ariel> * Nicolette waves to Brooke
<Seraphna> Alita> Good day, Brooke.
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> Later, Brooke
<DeathStar> *Shion turns to everyone as Brooke leaves* Lets go home everyone. *Selena turns Nicolette toward the firey Spirit nearby that seems to have been quiet during all this, arms crossed in thought*
<DeathStar> <Selena> That is Salamander. *Salamander seems to be watching Agni and company leave*
<DeathStar> *as if something left a bad taste in her mouth*
<DeathStar> *the spirit seems to be made of fire, though her feet is not burning the ground*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix tries to made Salamander happier by doing poses for her.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "I thought maybe... never seen someone that hot before."
<Sathen> *Mykel sighs and relaxes for possibly the first time in days; he slowly approaches Salamander* Celsius have your tongue M'Lady Salamander?
<DeathStar> <Salamander> Just the descendants who are suppose to be for me were not very heroic. Disappointing.
<DeathStar> *Salamander makes her fire go out a little and look just red skinned*
<Seraphna> Alita> Well, they proved honorable. They followed the rules of combat and accepted their defeat.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon and Drasek move back to the teleporter, Drasek chewing on a piece of root he found.
<DeathStar> <Salamander> Their leader does not have a heroic heart. The daughter on the other hand. And some of the others. But their leader - you need to watch out for him.
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats towards it
<DeathStar> <Salamander> I'd becareful. He took a glance at all of you here today
<DeathStar> <Kalam> Lovely
<Sathen> Mykel> Time can change people for the better or the worse. Perhaps in a bit more time we can see them return honorably and join us; I'm hopeful for Ardrea's sake.
<DeathStar> <Kalam> Well if you can make him a hero I'd be happy. *she peers at Nicolette* Hm. Interesting
<DeathStar> *Salamander
<DeathStar> *Salamander nods in thought, peering at each of the team, even Drasek the drunk*
<DeathStar> <Salamander> Hm. *nods*
<DeathStar> <Salamander> I like you all
<Ariel> * Nicolette gives a small wave to Salamander
<DeathStar> *Salamander thumbs up and goes to leave*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix doots happily and marches towards the teleporter.
<DeathStar> *the team arrive at the academy where they see Gwen running by takling about spiders and asking people to look in his ears*
<DeathStar> <Selena> ... And Talia wants his babies?
<Sathen> *Mykel bows his head to Salamander at her departure, then turns back to Alita and Ceilia and hooks his arms around them before heading to go back to the Academy*
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> The heart wants what the heart wants
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Sound 'bout roight. 6* He walks off for the mansion.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I will likely be spending a little time at the castle to do some research but from now on I hope the Academy will welcome us in open arms. *she peers up at the snow* <Selena> What will you be looking for at the castle?
<DeathStar> <Celes> Well, to see what mother has hid in regards to our family weapon and documents
<DeathStar> <Celes> And the castle is a big place to search
<Xanatos> <Simon> I will assist however I can, my queen. 6* He bows his head to Celes.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Thank you
<DeathStar> <Celes> Hopefully it can wait until after the holidays
<DeathStar> *Celes walks with the others to the mansion. Shion bows and moves toward her office*
<DeathStar> <Selena> Hm
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