The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 488

Session Start: Mon Jan 11 19:02:51 2021
Session Ident: #TAW-Session488
* Now talking in #TAW-Session488
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<DeathStar> Date: Date: 19,965 Summer 9.12 Croza Era
<DeathStar> Location: City by the Sea
<DeathStar> The past month since Celes was taken away to who knows where, the team has been left behind in the City by the Sea. There Liana has become the Head of the Household and been invited to various city meetings where things are planned and decided, and allowed some peeks behind the curtain. As for the rest of the team, they have been getting into their own adventures - Simon trying to find parts for the time machine, though such devices really does not exist yet. At least the gems in the cave are numerous and there are hints at spirit-tech in the form of ancient tech on the walls, but otherwise, it looks like he will have to find, or invent somethings. (cont)
<DeathStar> The farm is producing their food and some of their money flow, and those with jobs like at the book store provide some other income and insight into the city. But otherwise life is ... simple in this city.
<DeathStar> *the small mansion with just a few rooms in it has been properly decorated now and workers still work on the outside, having finished repairing the inside. Neekito walks about in a proper maid outfit of this time period and sets down food on the table*
<DeathStar> *a pretty little light fixature hangs on the ceiling, made of glass, shaking each time they do something outside to the walls*
<Seraphna> **Alita sets herself up as a healer, doing her best to remain the discreet mystic instead of openly healing. Presently she looks over a book and nods to Neekito**
<DeathStar> *Gwen takes a bite of the food and makes a face* This is stuff from the farm -- again
<Jackieness> <Lana> "And what is wrong with the farm food?"
<Seraphna> **Talia lays on the table and makes noises as she chews**
<ChadWinters`> <Id> You shouldn't grumble about food that BIX has worked hard on nurturing.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> No no.. just ... potato soup ... again
<DeathStar> <Neekito> ... I tried new seasoning this time
<DeathStar> *her ears go down sadly*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I have been giving Neekito herbs to improve the flavor profile of the soup. Besides... once my new irrigation system is in full operation, we can grow almost anything!"
<Seraphna> Talia> Gwen hunt some deertards for Talia.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I ate the same lunch every day at the academy, so I'm not sure I understand the dilemma here.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I believe Gwen is used to a higher standard of food.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Right. I'll go hunting further out. I might be gone a few days
<Seraphna> Talia> Big deertard! With antlers!
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Wonder what the food is like wherever they took Celes..."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I see Liana is gone. We never know what she is doing at those city meetings. *He points his spoon at the group* Think they're brain washing her
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I miss the college canteen too... but we have to endure!"
<Seraphna> Alita> I’m growing tempted to find out. But Talia needs me.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Maybe too many potatoes makes one see conspiracies..."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would guess that the food is of a higher quality.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Brainwashing? Do you thinkt hat is how they keep the nobles in line? 6* He glances towards the ceiling, imagingin the Ancient city above.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Who knows. I just know Liana alone is allowed to go to those city meetings
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I doubt it. The major technologuical advantage and free money alone would keep everyone in line."
<Seraphna> Alita> We assume a lot of sinister things about these Ancients.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is possible. That or the easier way to keep them inline would be to simply give them benefits that put them above others.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "That is because she is the one with the contemporary noble title. We're just peons."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I'm a cute peon, thank you
<Seraphna> Talia> I cutest.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Oh, Simon. Since you're in the book store and around nobles more. You might can learn more. I heard something when I was hanging around some hunters.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Oh? What's that?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Something about an end of summer festival with the spirits. About getting to meet them finally. About some order handling it. Normally I think Liana might could tell us about them, but. *she motions at Liana's seat being empty*
<DeathStar> *he
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Then just ask her when she gets back later."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Some...order? Sorta like the Magi? 6* He hmms and thinks
<DeathStar> <Gwen> That is true, I guess. *props head up, finishing his soup, then rises and grabs his hunting gear*
<Seraphna> **Talia pounces Gwen to kiss him** Bes careful!
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Maybe a predecessor to the Spiritualists."
<Xanatos> <Simon> I'll see if I can find anything out about this 'order'.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I wonder what the catalyst is that caused the technology field to be placed across this planet.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Could be us dicking around, actually."
<DeathStar> *Gwen pets Talia, then pets Lana, then heads on out; Neekito begins to put up the dishes*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> I have considered that, too
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is a theory. Or it could be because of the Ancients.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> For as long as we've been here, I have yet to experience any parasitic drain on my systems.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Well if you do, let us know and we can know Lana was right
<Xanatos> <Simon> It's hard not to see us or our meddling in a lot of our history, truthfully.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I wonder if the ancients set it up, or if it was set up in response to them?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Also could be a remnant of the war... something was set up to suppress the Ancient technology."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> We know there was a war eventually.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Both are possible
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Exactly."
<DeathStar> *she finishes the dishes* What shall we investigate today?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Have we made a list of things to investigate?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Based on what we've seen so far, I think it's fair to consider that we maybe the ones that put it up to stop the Ancients.
<Seraphna> Alita> Hmmm..
<DeathStar> <Neekito> I go where I am told. I have not been told to do much lately
<Jackieness> <Lana> "So... why would we do that?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Conjecture, but that they try something to harm Geyze.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "That's the only reason I can think of that we'd put one up."
<DeathStar> *Neekito looks listless, peering at the sky*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Granted, we may also be the reason why they would do such a thing.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Our study of Ancient remnants suggests that they factionalized."
<Xanatos> <Simon> I'm missing a core ingredient to my portal. A type of mineral that allows me to store data on, I can use magic to process it into a usable form but I have to find it first. I know it exists here as I've used variations of it in our present day. But until then I can go do research, or if anyone has additional question to Lady Chronos I could call her. It has been some time since I've called for her.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Everything here so far seem's structured like one would an experiment.
<Seraphna> Alita> Perhaps we do that.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I will be more than willing to help with that search."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I must admit, I have found this time period to be far more intriguing than I originally expected.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah, Simon, maybe I can help!"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If you can either give me the data on it's properties and or a sample, I can do my best to search for it.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Yes, the tech to make it isn't here. But it should be according to Lady Chronos - so she said.
<Seraphna> Alita> So let’s ask.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Right, share the data points! I must have clay if I am to make bricks!"
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Would this version know?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If she is able to communicate with her future self, yes. But she simply not say.
<Seraphna> Alita> Perhaps.
<Xanatos> <Simon> There must be an earth spirit here as well. We could discuss with them at that upcoming festival
<Xanatos> <Simon> IF we haven't found it on our own by then.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That maybe a wise decision.
<DeathStar> *Neekito nods, then quietly steps out of the house* Either works I suppose
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Anyway... Simon. Mineral. Describe."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would be cautious bringing it up too freely. Something that can be that useful, would most likely fall under the Ancients radar.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Maybe if we refer to it obliquely?"
<Xanatos> <Simon> It's a type of compressed silicate, similar to the technology that came to us from earth. The difference is it also stores mana and spirit energy.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon writes out the detailed information on a piece of parchment and hands it out to Lana.
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats over to study it. 1"I am impressed you were able to memorize such detail
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Compressed silicate... so a type of rock..."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Indeed.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Compressed silicate? Like glass?"
<DeathStar> *there's a loud hammer sound and Neekito hand picked glass chandlier type object shakes, as if to fall on their heads*
<DeathStar> *but at least their manor will look faaaabulous when it's done*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "A glassy rock. There, we have our layman's description. Now we won't sound suspicious asking about it."
<Xanatos> <Simon> ....it's hard to think in this noise.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Hmmmm... I wonder if my particular expertise could help here. I mean, your description of the materil makes it sound like somethign I could have come up with... technomancy and all."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> You could most likely create a copy of it. Hmmmmm.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Glass can be made from melting a specific type of silicate combination...sand. This is a bit more complex than that.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'm already having great ideas... unless they're not original."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> You said it was common enough in modern times?
<Xanatos> <Simon> Pockets and veins of it are scattered across the planet, yes.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Do you know where?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Let us try to find it naturaly. If we cannot come across it, I believe I maybe able to come up with something.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "It's possible that it's created in reaction to something. Glass is made from heating sand, after all."
<Xanatos> <Simon> That's perhaps the problem I'm dealing with. There's a luster to the current version that from my trips to the mountains to investigate I've not found anything quite like it.
<DeathStar> *worker outside* WE SURE COULD USE A GLASS OF WATER YOU NOBLES HAVE. *glass being something that is super expensive. Who knows how Neekito got her hands on any. Probably sold off Elly*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hmmm. We should not be rude to the workers.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "... maybe we should give them their water."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I do not believe it's an issue of a maybe.
<Alicia> * Ceilidh moves to collect some. Perhaps in a glass, but she's sure it's not the container they care about.
<Xanatos> <Simon> ...I don't believe they would be that rude if the nobles of the house were currently here.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah, give them something more durable than glass... like a tankard or ceramic mug."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Most likely not, but we should atleast strive to be better then those before us.
<DeathStar> *Ceilidh would find a pitcher*
<DeathStar> *of non-glass*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh quickly fills the pitcher with water and heads out with it. "Sorry to keep you waiting!"
<DeathStar> *The workers drink and thank Ceilidh, checking her out - then get back to work*
<Xanatos> <Simon> I don't want to spend your time today on this mineral treasure hunt. I will find it in time, I would much rather assist you on whatever goal or plans you have, surely you don't want to sit around this manor while work is being done. The hammering is....getting to me.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Well, that's that sorted out... and I agree."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...don't really have much to do, to be frank."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Discussions are healthy. They keep the mind sharp and fresh.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Anyway, you know how silicon is used for processors...? Perhaps this version can be used for... I think I just reinvented the concept of technomancy."
<Xanatos> <Simon> It is...eerily similar. Can your technomancy link with spirits, Lana?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I have not attempted it... but its theoretically possible."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Alita, you have been awfully quiet, is there anything pressing you would like to discuss?
<Xanatos> <Simon> Fascinating, did we both invent the same technology?
<Xanatos> <Simon> My work took the concept of spirit fossils and uses a smaller power mineral to interface and connt with Kumen technology.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I did it when I was like fifteen. Just tossing it out there."
<Xanatos> <Simon> ....congratulations.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon pauses and then pinches his nose in realization.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Spirit fossils, they don't exists yet.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "...oh no, are you thinking that...?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Either use a live spirit, moral implications, or find another source."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "We can't do the second."
<Xanatos> <Simon> What if the very nature of spirit fossils saturated the mineral I've used?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "And the first is just... like with Mireille and the Aquarius, isn't it?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...keep going."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Saturated with how and what?
<Seraphna> Alita> I’m just growing restless.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Patience is a virtue they say.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Spirit fossils are the remains of spirtes. Specifically sprites created by the great spirits.
<Xanatos> <Simon> They emanate a type of spiritual power and were often used on Kumen to simulate magic on that magicless world.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Then for something to see that much mineral...
<ChadWinters`> *seed*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "...would take a war."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Indeed.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> A lot of death is what I was going to suggest.
<Seraphna> **Talia mewls**
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I think we have to give up searching."
<Xanatos> <Simon> I don't belive we have time for that, we need an alternative.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "What about adapting it to raw mana?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It maybe the essence of a spirit that causes it since Spirits process mana naturally.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I wonder how..."
<Xanatos> <Simon> I have some of those crystals, if we converted it to use raw mana, we would potentially be able to use these as batteries...of sorts.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Biological adaption. Or designed by creation.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'm not sure I should ask where you got them."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Perhaps we can find something from the Ancients tech.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I went back to the portal site.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Oh."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Steal ancient tech, convert my tech to use raw mana, figure out how to store the mana inside these crystals.
<Xanatos> <Simon> We have some options at least.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Getting to the Ancients tech is risky. Remmeber what happened to that guy who tried to sell us that junk?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That route will take time, yes.
<Seraphna> Alita> True. I keep wondering if we’re going about this all wrong...
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Keep goin, Alita."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "What do you suggest?"
<Seraphna> Alita> Well I will have to consult Liana about this time of Spirits, perhaps also speak to Void but I feel like we are crawling when we could be soaring.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I agree. We're barely getting by even with a noble title.
<Seraphna> Alita> Our success is as important for them as it is fit us.
<Seraphna> *for
<Jackieness> <Lana> "That really only Liana has. We need to stretch our limbs."
<Xanatos> <Simon> I'm open to any suggestions. Do you want to take the risk, call on Void?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> So you suggest we throw caution to the wind and risk any consequences.
<Seraphna> Alita> No doubt if he talks to the others he knows of us by now.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Void did not strike me as someone who concerned themselves with others.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I say we need to get out of the house and find things to do."
<Xanatos> <Simon> I agree. I am going to hammer on someone soon. 6* He pauses and rubs the bridge of his nose.
<Xanatos> <Simon> ...apologies. Let's go for a walk.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *rises to her feet* "Alright."
<Seraphna> Alita> But this festival may allow us to make proper friends of the other spirits.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I do agree on that, I am quite looking forward to this festival, to see how this is all presented to us. 6*He gathers his bag and heads for the exit.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> The festival happens near the end of summer.
<Seraphna> **Alita grabs her cloak, looking a little annoyed at it**
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats to hide inside Simon's bag
<DeathStar> *the workers watch the girls exit, rubbing themselves*
<DeathStar> *one weeks at Ceilidh*
<DeathStar> *winks*
<Seraphna> **Talia paws the air**
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Careful not to get too attached to some of them though.... remember, a couple do become brainwashed and crazy."
<Seraphna> Alita> I’m happy to keep an open mind about possibilities.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I... guess we can't change that..."
<DeathStar> *as they reach the street, they find themselves in the beautiful noble district. Their neighbors nod them, politely, but they are just help. That's all they get*
<Seraphna> Alita> For all we know, we’re why they were able to hang on long enough to be helped.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Alita, let's discuss Void at least, I believe he would injure you. Nothing about him in the present day leads me to believe that he would be kind to you in this age. Ultimately your chocies are your choices, but despite all of us second guessing ourselves, this time I feel very concerned about involving him...ever.
<Xanatos> <Simon> If the spirit of time did not remember one of her pact....he would not remember you.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> And that maybe enough to warrant his anger.
<Seraphna> **Alita frowns a little** I don’t assume he would, but I could pass his trial again.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "So, the safest are the wind and earth spirits. Well, those two and Aska."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> And if they don't have trials?
<Xanatos> <Simon> I am pacted with Aska, I'm certain she could feel it in our meeting, but because of the second guessing we have been doing, I feared to go furthur.
<Seraphna> Alita> Then I don’t know how to help them in this era. But if we keep holding back we will get nowhere.
<DeathStar> *As they keep walking, they find Neekito standing in the street, musing*
<Seraphna> Alita> We need to accept that we came here and were supposed to. We have seen the evidence.
<Xanatos> <Simon> The wind and earth spirits were very kind in our time, some of the first to work with the group as we tried to save them all. Pacting with them in this time is something worth pursuing.
<Xanatos> <Simon> ...Lady Neekito?
<DeathStar> *Neekito jerks, as if just noticing them* Ah? *she pauses, adjusting her headband to hide her ears* Ah. Simon. I was asking around for you all.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Oh?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> And if we push to hard, it's possible we could either accelerate the war or break time. It's flexible, but not unbreakable.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> About the Order.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> They said the Order of Spirits is something I should talk to with my lady of the household. And others pointed at the palace. While others refused to talk to me.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> I got nothing
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...hate these predestination paradoxes...
<Xanatos> <Simon> Order of the Spirits. You got the name, that's more than we had before.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Indeed.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> ... I suppose I did
<Seraphna> Talia> Neeky! Neeky! **pounces her**
<DeathStar> *she nods, day dreaming like then falls over by Talia, getting her outfit dirty*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Thank you. 6* He bows his head, then eyes the palace and then snaps his fingers together.
<Xanatos> <Simon> The robed figures who were watching us.
<Xanatos> <Simon> They're the order.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Hello, Talia
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Interesting.
<Seraphna> Talia> Pact with the great Talia!
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "They sound like Summoni."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Hm?
<Seraphna> Talia> You kitty spirt, can pact kitties?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Precursors to them most likely.
<Seraphna> **Alita just looks amused, and curious now.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *hesitates for some reason* It might not be a good idea. *she stands up and pets Talia* .... but....if it gets serious I will consider it
<Seraphna> Talia> Talia learn then pact the other spirits and save past!
<Xanatos> 6* Simon has his notebook out and is writing notes about the order of the spirits, then moves towards the palace
<DeathStar> <Neekito> So who do you think they are, Simon?
<DeathStar> *she follows, hand on Talia's head*
<Seraphna> **Talia wiggles, looking over Neekito curiously**
<Xanatos> <Simon> Perhaps the precursor to the summoni. But perhaps something different...a type of religious group. Perhaps I can join them.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If it is a cult, please do not drink the juice.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Drink the juice?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Also be careful with virgin anything."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Do not."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Virgin?
<DeathStar> *Tilts head*
<Xanatos> <Simon> ...but if I'm parched juice would quench it.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Unless it's olive oil?"
<DeathStar> *they arrive at the palace doors. The guards eye them again* What? You got another person with the talent?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is a saying.
<Seraphna> Alita> I could easily impress summoni, though I lack any pact but Void at the moment. I miss Brooke.
<Seraphna> **Alita says this before they arrive
<Xanatos> <Simon> The order of the spirits, how would one...me...join them?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...just ehre for emotional support."
<DeathStar> <Guard> Eh? You want to join those weirdos? They are suppose to be chosen ones who want to spread the word of the Spirits and help bring the message of them. They're like, I don't know, what's the word. Interjoiners or whatever. Since they're so aloof, those spirit thingers, the order is here to be their voice and set up events like this festival. Maybe bring people to be pact
<DeathStar> <Guard> They're weirdos.
<DeathStar> *he nods, proud of knowing big words*
<Xanatos> <Simon> I'm not...not a weirdo. 6* He conceeds.
<DeathStar> <Guard> Course you aren't, friend
<Seraphna> Alita> Can we speak to them, handsome?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Simon, maybe you ca inquire at the festival. Maybe that is how they recruit."
<DeathStar> <Guard> *studies Alita, remembering that chest*
<DeathStar> <Guard> Hey, this is a little unothodox. Do you have a pass from your Mistress?
<Xanatos> <Simon> If there's no one among them that would want to speak with us, yes.
<DeathStar> *he jots a note, proud of using another big word*
<Xanatos> <Simon> ...our Mistress is training currently. I have the stamp we were given though.
<Seraphna> Alita> **reaches into her cleavage to pull out her papers of employment too** These?
<DeathStar> <Simon> Oh, no no, not the one one with talent. The head of your household, the noble.
<DeathStar> <Simon> That lovely red head
<DeathStar> *Guard
<DeathStar> *Guard suspiciously eyes the papers to see if Liana signed them*
<DeathStar> *to see the Order*
<Seraphna> **They’d be the ones that say she works for Liana’s household**
<DeathStar> <Guard> I can see that, but I need authorization from her saying you can ... you know what. You seem like nice people. Why do you want to see these people so badly?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Are they bad?"
<Xanatos> <Simon> We're from a land far away and we worship spirits in our own way, I just wanted to discuss our differences.
<Seraphna> Alita> We have some curiosity about their talents and interest in the Spirits. We wish to learn more about them. **she nods**
<DeathStar> <Guard> ... *opens the door* If I get in trouble, it'll be yer heads. And if the Order gets mad at you, I don't know you; you broke in and it'll reflect on your Mistress.
<DeathStar> <Guard> They're in the building behind the palace.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...totally sounds like a good idea."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Thank you sir. You're a good man. 6* He bows slightly and moves to step inside.
<Seraphna> **Alita begins to head that way, Talia gives the man a potato**
<DeathStar> *the Guard eyes the potato, confused*
<DeathStar> *Neekito slips inside*
<Seraphna> Talia> Present!
<Jackieness> <Lana> *steps past as well*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh follows
<Seraphna> Talia> Have pretty girl cook it for you and get lucky! **heads after them**
<DeathStar> *as they move behind the small palace, which seems like a tiny building compared to Celes', they see what looks like a converted church type building, though there has never been churches on Geyze, but it is that type of structure. It gives off an ominous feel as they approach and a bird caws as they near it. The wooden doors closed and the painted windows on it shows Aska, Shade, Void, Gale, Gaia, Leviathan, Pyro, Barak, and finally Chronos in the far back*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I don't think that's what Hot Potato means."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I do not recognize two of them.
<DeathStar> *The windows seem to watch them*
<DeathStar> *Oh and Frost is on the window, forgot her*
<Seraphna> Alita> Hmm. Seems to cover everyone?
<Xanatos> 6* Simon reaches up and moves to open the door if it's not locked.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...hey... the witch is being totally creeped out right now."
<Seraphna> Talia> Why?
<DeathStar> *it creaks open and inside the building is much larger than outside. There's pews with pads for kneeling and a door way to the left, where there seems to be a dining hall with a kitchen, and one to the right with bedrooms. And one in the direct back, slightly open*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I feel some vibes here..."
<DeathStar> *there is a feel of spirit energy in here and Neekito pants, leaning on the wall, looking like she feels better*
<DeathStar> *more pure than even outside where Geyze has plenty of it*
<Xanatos> 6* Simon blinks in confusion and steps forward, looking around for some robbed so and so.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hello?
<DeathStar> *a figure steps out of the dining area, arms folded and approaches, face hidden in the robes* How may I help you?
<Seraphna> Alita> We’ve come to learn about the Spirits.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Yes, we're travelers and new to this area. Would you be willing to share your knowledge with us?
<DeathStar> *the robed man listens to Alita, then inclines his head, moving to kneel in front of a pew, placing his hands on it and nods at the figures in front of the back door - Alita, Void in the middle, and Shade* They are the first Spirits of Geyze and Kumen. They look over our worlds. Aska is the Spirit of Light, the holy mother. She heals and tends to the wounds and hearts of those she finds and gives them guidance when they find themselves lost in the dark. The one on the right is Shade, Aska's twin sister. She is the who helps those lost in the darkness. Some confuse her with being cold and aloof, having no emotion like the night, but it is said she finds beauty in the dark and those who travel such paths. While she is the opposite of her sister and can be wrathful, it is said she is kind in her own way
<DeathStar> <Robed Man> And the one in the center takes a neutral stance - neither of the light or the dark. It is said he observes all and does not involve himself in the matters until the neutrality of the situation of one side is threatened. He keeps Aska and Shade in check.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon listens quietly, nodding. This is all pretty much on par with what they know so far.
<DeathStar> <Robed> The other spirits were born from them. Chronos, the keeper of time. Gaia, the spirit of Earth. Gale, the spirit of the Wind. Pyro, the spirit of the flame. Leviathan, the spirit of the water. Frost, the spirit of ice. Barak, The spirit of the storm and lightning.
<DeathStar> <Robed Man> Is there anything else you would like to know?
<Seraphna> Alita> Have you... gotten to know any of them?
<DeathStar> <Robed Man> Gotten to know any of them? I have spoken to a few on occassion. We are organizing a festival in their name. But the Spirits choose who they wish to know and approach.
<Seraphna> **Alita nods with interest** Do they determine who joins your Order?
<Xanatos> <Simon> A lot of this is what we've been taught in our youth, I am happy that so much of the worship of the spirits has been unified amongst all of us on this world.
<DeathStar> <Robed Man> No. We listen to those who wish to help spread the word of the Spirits and knowledge of them, and bring them in. We are here to learn all there is about them and spread that word to others and help do what we can for them, and bring in like minded individuals.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah... how did you order start?"
<Xanatos> <Simon> I'm heard rumors that they sometimes share their power with those of us....but there's no truth to that, correct?
<Seraphna> Talia> Wish there was fish spirit.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Fish is no more an element than cat."
<DeathStar> <Robed Man> We began as few like minded men who wanted to follow and learn about the spirits, and help achieve whatever it is they might could do for in their name. We have been around a few hundred years. As for the rumors, it is true. It has happened over the years. And the light Spirit wishes to make it more of a regular element.
<Seraphna> Talia> Cat cutest element.
<DeathStar> *in our lives
<DeathStar> *the man eyes the two, though is face is hidden, you can tell he is insulted at them talking about such things - perhaps finding them insulting his beliefs with their jokes*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Cat is not an element!"
<Xanatos> <Simon> ...you two. You're offended this man.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...hey, I think we should elt Simon talk to the gentleman, seriously."
<DeathStar> <Robed Man> *he mumbles something to Leviathan to forgive these people*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I apologise for even giving Talia a reason to speak her nonsense."
<Seraphna> **Talia looks confused, Alita sighs** Sorry, Talia is very young but means no harm.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Thank you for speaking with us, I appreciate knowing that there are others out here, like myself, who worships the spirits and all they do for us.
<Seraphna> Talia> Water Spirit nice. Talia sorry me upset you.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I have one last question. This is more an idle curiosity, so perhaps you need not answer...do the spirits and the Ancients above get along?
<DeathStar> <Robed Man> *He nods to Simon then pauses* Yes. They have had a long history together.
<Seraphna> **Alita sighs a bit with a thought**
<Xanatos> <Simon> Excellent! Thank you again, I very much look forward to the festival now. ...I must make bracelets for the spirits to show my appreciation.
<DeathStar> <Robed Man> Though most people call them the Ancients only due to how long their race has been around. Aska said that to me.
<Seraphna> Alita> If one of us wished to join you and learn more, could we?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'm sorry if I sounded flippant. I was only trying to avoid flippancy."
<Seraphna> Talia> What they really called? Bet is cool!
<DeathStar> <Robed Man> Hm. I am not sure. I will ask her sometime
<DeathStar> *the man hands everyone pamplets of the festival*
<Seraphna> **Alita sighs and fixes her hood** Thank you again, and sorry for my daughter’s antics. She simply lives in the moment.
<Seraphna> **Talia offers the man a potato**
<DeathStar> *the robed man stares at it, as if befuddled. As Neekito leads them out, she is in thought*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Satisfied?
<Xanatos> 6* Simon nods as they also leave the palace grounds and he quickly thanks the guard, once they're a bit away.
<Xanatos> <Simon> We should speak with Aska.
<Seraphna> Alita> Kind of wishing we were able to bring all the summoners in our group now.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I think it is safe way to say that they may very well be the origins of the summoni.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> We should?
<DeathStar> *she blinks*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Aska wants to increase the pacting of this world, we could lead that charge.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...wonder how they might have survived the war."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Do you need any sort of special requirement to become a summoni?"
<Seraphna> Alita> I believe it’s possible Ms. Zhenmei was correct in her assumption of a parallel between these Ancients and her species.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Is that so? Well that's interesting..."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *bows to Simon* You are in charge when Liana is gone
<DeathStar> *Neekito looks at the pamplet* It looks like all the spirits will be present in a few days' time.
<Seraphna> Alita> From what we know of the Prime Spirits and our own, and now knowing the Ancients were old even this far back...
<DeathStar> <Neekito> And people with the talent can maybe pact with them if the spirit accepts them
<Xanatos> <Simon> The festival should be a good time for us. Until then...we can work on minerals.
<Seraphna> Talia> Now that Neeky Neek charged up, kitty pact!?
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *ear flicks and lets out a sigh* Very well. Let me ask questions. What do you plan to do with a pact?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...please...stop..."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Me, or Talia?"
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Talia, since she asked.
<Seraphna> Talia> Cuddle Neekito and share love and power when Neeky needs.
<Seraphna> Alita> **seems even more amused**
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Then I cannot pact. It should only be done if you have a goal you need to achieve
<DeathStar> <Neekito> When you have such a goal, come back to me
<Seraphna> **Talia nods** Can still cuddle?
<DeathStar> *Neekito heads for the manor*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "... well, that answers it for me, too."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *pats Talia's head on her way*
<Seraphna> **Talia purrs and walks with**
<Seraphna> Alita> Well I told her to make friends...
<Xanatos> <Simon> Fascinating. 6* He seems to watch Neektio curiously, then continues along after her.
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Date: 19,965 Summer 9.20 Croza Era
<DeathStar> *Gwen skins the meat while outside, there's a lot of commotion going on, music and other stuff a day off has been declared.*
<DeathStar> *people are wearing various masks symbolising various elements*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It would seem the people do enjoy the festival, even if those that put it on can be off putting.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *watches the streets curiously*
<Seraphna> **Talia wears a fish mask, which could easily be a water mask to those who don’t know her**
<Seraphna> **Alita wears a proper water mask**
<Alicia> * Ceilidh also wears a water mask, as if trying to atone for making Leviathan feel bad that way
<Xanatos> 6* Simon wears a Chronos mask and seems in a much happier mood now that the festival is happening and the hammer has stopped.
<DeathStar> *Neekito wears an Elly mask, getting looks*
<DeathStar> *Gwen feeds Talia the meat as he cleans his hands and joins the crowd; booths are set up but since there's no standards back then, they range from you don't want to approach them to okay. Some booths have pig heads, and meat to other have farm products to buy*
<DeathStar> *to some have festival products*
<Seraphna> **Talia nibbles and puts the rest in her dress**
<DeathStar> *pick pockets try to rob the rich, sneaking around*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *is about in an all black dress that fits her normal style, wearing a mask that could easily imply Shade*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> So this is what people do for a good time?
<Xanatos> 6* BIX has a booth set up to sell from the latest crop
<DeathStar> *Gwen waves at Bix. The farmers slap Bix on the shoulder, drinking some alcohol they made and offering it to Bix*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Music and food is a good combination.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Bix has made some unusual friends
<ChadWinters`> <Id> During this time, it would appear so.
<Xanatos> 6* BIX 'drinks' it by putting it up to his lips, then slaps them all on the shoulder and gives a big hearty farmer laugh.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Music and food is usually a good combination for a celebration."
<Xanatos> <Simon> I hope the spirit reveal shows off each one of their personalities.
<DeathStar> *the farmers laugh too*
<DeathStar> *at that moment drums are heard and the palace gates open. Drumers walk out and a men drag a "float" device out with the spirits sitting on it. Aska and Shade up front, minus Void - because of course. Then Chronos after them, arms crossed, then Gaia, Gale, Pyro, Frost, Lev, Barak etc*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Me too. I'm sad that I can't really pact myself, but..."
<ChadWinters`> 6Id watches as curiously as an orb can. 1"Simon, please get us a vantage point.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon looks amused and fascinated, eyes slightly more wide than normal as he watches in awe.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> You have the potential. You need just a little more Spirit energy. *Referring to her 1 Godhood*
<Seraphna> Alita> To be fair, Void represented himself accurately.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "That's always been my weak point."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Hmmmm..." *watches the float*
<DeathStar> *The float approaches and people hold up their kids so the spirits notice*
<DeathStar> *Gale and Gaia waving at them*
<Seraphna> **Talia hops on Gwen’s shoulders and waves**
<DeathStar> *Shade looks annoyed, completely unlike her future self. She actually seems like a Dark Spirit would - annoyed and dark*
<DeathStar> <Shade> ...
<Seraphna> **Alita muses, looking at Leviathan, thinking of her pact to Brooke**
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...Shade is so aloof...so much cooler now..."
<Xanatos> 6* Simon waves to them all as they pass, like a fan boy. Though if he could catch Chronos' eye he would wink and point to his mask.
<Seraphna> Alita> Getting laid tends to relax anyone.
<Alicia> * Ceilidh stays quiet there
<Xanatos> 6* Simon pauses in his fanboying and glances from himself, id, to Lana and hmms, then look back to the spirits and resumes waving.
<DeathStar> *Chronos glances up at Simon, noticing him. She keeps her focus on him a moment, then shifts back, peering ahead. The float soon reaches the center of the area and stops. Aska steps forward* <Aska>
<Seraphna> **Talia waves at Pyro and paws at Leviathan** Hi!
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Huh? That was weird."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> What was weird?
<Alicia> * Ceilidh is simultaneously too shy and not fangirl enough to wave as they pass
<Jackieness> <Lana> "simon seemed distarcted for a moment."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> He is a follower of Chronos, I believe he is acting proper.
<DeathStar> <Aska> We hope in the days to come that we will be able to protect you more and get to know you more than we have been than we have in the past. Before we have quietly protected both worlds when necessary from our realm, but recently we believe we should reach out and help out ourselves. So we will be assisting on a larger level in the coming days. Those who are capable of forming a link with a Spirit may approach us and we may accept.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "so why did he look at you and me?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> What changed, I wonder.
<DeathStar> <Aska> If we do, we expect great things from you in helping your world grow. Know that you will have to use your abilities now for yourself, but your fellow people and this world. So consider it carefully.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I know, right?"
<Seraphna> **Alita sighs** Isn’t it obvious?
<DeathStar> *finishing it, some people approach, mainly to talk to the Spirits. Even Chronos talks to the younger people*
<DeathStar> *Shade sighs and hops off the float and finds a shaded spot*
<Seraphna> **Talia skips over to wave more at Pyro** Hi!
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hm. 6* He steps forward towards the spirits.
<DeathStar> *Pyro turns to face Talia, looking female right now* Yes? How may I help you?
<DeathStar> *Pyro waves at Talia*
<Seraphna> Talia> I’m Talia! **she hood closer and shows her something, whispering** And I Fire element!
<DeathStar> <Chronos> *nods to Simon* I see you've survived well these past months, Simon Martz. *she tells him*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Aska seems very nice."
<DeathStar> <Pyro> Are you? It is rare for people to know what element they are attuned to without having someone check
<DeathStar> *Pyro glances down and pats*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> It is ... different. *she nods*
<Seraphna> **Talia nods** Like my Momma. Come from her. **she smiles** Can we be friends? I be more help to friends and love if can.
<Seraphna> **Alita approaches Leviathan**
<DeathStar> *Aska talks with the people, all smiles and touching children*
<DeathStar> *Gwen lets out a breath by Lana at Talia*
<Xanatos> <Simon> We have been getting by, but there's always room for growth. I apologize for not calling on you again, I...simply did not want to trouble you. Knowing that you are not quite the same as my lady I did not want to be overly familiar with you when a relationship did not exist. But if Lady Aska desires the spirits to become more active, I believe I can help in that area.
<DeathStar> *Leviathan turns to Alita* Hello
<Seraphna> Alita> Hello. I would like to form a pact with you.
<DeathStar> <Chronos> *smirks a little* Don't worry. I was keeping an eye on you actually. I figured it best to let you work on your own without me. If you began to die or flounder too much I would have stepped in. *she muses* If you want to work with Aska, I am sure she'd accept it. But are you sure you want to do it?
<DeathStar> *Leviathan blinks* You do? You'll be pretty busy helping out with Geyze and doing stuff
<Xanatos> <Simon> I'm not certain, I was already pacted with her in my time and I feel that connection is still there....perhaps she already knows. But...being the leader she might frown upon our activities here...and even wish to put a stop to them. What do you think?
<Seraphna> Alita> Believe it or not, I am already here to do that. But as a healer I work best with the restorative powers of water.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *approaches Shade... well, approach is a bit of a stretch as she comes no more than 12 feet away and simply curtsies*
<DeathStar> <Chronos> *leans her head back* Well, knowing what I do of what is to come, when I look at those memories, *her expression changes* It could be a path that will let you get quicker access to what you're looking for. But it also could be a dangerous path. Aska will be at the center of a lot of things. So it's up to you if you want to take that path. I'm not saying not to, just becareful.
<DeathStar> *Chronos expression changes back, clearly blocking the memories for now*
<DeathStar> *Shade glances at Lana, studying her up and down* Fan?
<Xanatos> <Simon> I don't necessarily want shortcuts, but truthfully our team is a bit...floundering. Perhaps this could give us meaning, something to accomplish while I work on the portal.
<DeathStar> *Leviathan nods* I understand. Alright. We can pact. I'll let Aska know!
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Of a sort, yes."
<Seraphna> **Alita nods and smiles** My daughter may wish to speak to you when she is done with Pyro.
<DeathStar> <Chronos> Alright. I'll let you know what is likely to happen then. You'll be helping out with Geyze with the spirit of your choice like Aska planned. *she smiles, sadly - perhaps not blocking the memories as esily as she thought* And when things hit the fan, you'll be drafted into the war with your spirit of choice. And you won't get out of your contract
<Seraphna> **Talia is showing how cool she is and paws** I bring the spark!
<DeathStar> <Chronos> But you probably figured that out already.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I feared that was inevitable. I also have some other fears of what is to come...but perhaps it is best we do not speak of that.
<DeathStar> <Shade> I didn't think many knew about me compared to Aska. What can I do for you?
<DeathStar> *Aska talks with Alita and Leviathan, the two making a spirit contract* <Chronos> You do know, that making a Spirit Pact with those that are going to go corrupt are probably a bad idea
<DeathStar> *Pyro chats with Talia and seems to be at ease, showing fire tricks
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well, I'm of more of a dark nature myself."
<Xanatos> <Simon> There is a desire to help them even now. Otherwise our options for pacting are...the big 3 and you...and...Pyro?
<DeathStar> <Shade> *sits by Lana* Well, we all have that nature. Just people don't won't to face it. They rather run from it. Or pretend to be something they are not
<DeathStar> *Shade glances at Aska*
<Seraphna> **Talia may have chosen Pyro for that reason, or Alita did for her, Alita seems fully ready for the pact regardless**
<Xanatos> <Simon> You are my lady, you are who I shall remain with. I will not seek to connect to Aska in this time.
<DeathStar> <Chronos> True. Just a warning. Maybe in the end pacting made it possible to do what you do. Who am I to say.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "You mean..." *lowers her voice* "...Aska?"
<DeathStar> <Chronos> Time is a snake eating itself
<Seraphna> **Alita peers towards Shade after and approaches while Talia claps for the fire tricks**
<Xanatos> <Simon> I did wonder, do you know the status of our ally, Lady Celes? She has been training.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Hmm... it's possible that I should give up on my pursuit of magick, and yet... I believe in growing beyond one's limitations."
<DeathStar> <Shade> *waves hand* I'm sure Aska is all she shows herself to be. ... or at least all she wants to be. *She notes dryly* But the brighter the light, the more the shadows they say
<DeathStar> <Chronos> Ah, Celes. Aska took an interest in her immediately. She is on Kumen right now.
<DeathStar> *Gwen glances at Ceilidh*
<DeathStar> *Pyro bows*
<Xanatos> <Simon> ...should we be concerned?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...honestly... she kind of intimidates me."
<Seraphna> **Alita nows respectfully as she joins those with Shade, Talia forms a little wick of flame at her fingertips and winks at Pyro**
<DeathStar> <Chronos> I think likely she senses in Celes family link she did that each family member gains her power forever and ever; how could she not sense it? It is like they have part of her essense.
<DeathStar> <Chronos> Aska will want to look into it
<Seraphna> *bows
<DeathStar> <Pyro> So you want to do a pact, I take it. Should I talk to Aska? *she asks Talia*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'm not exactly the most powerful mage, is all I mean."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Although, I haven't been studying for that long yet.2
<Seraphna> **Talia muses** I have to ask Momma, but would be Neato!
<DeathStar> *Shade peers at Lana then leans in* Just remember one thing. The light might feel bright and annoying, but ... *she shows her darkness power in her hand*
<Xanatos> <Simon> I'm glad to know my assumption was correct. It also gave us more...chances of survival. But I worry.
<DeathStar> <Chronos> IT is good to worry. *she hops up* So I will tell her I pacted with you
<Seraphna> **Alita then moves over to Simon and Chronos** Anything I should know before Talia pacts?
<Jackieness> <Lana> *just nods*
<DeathStar> *Chronos repeats what she did about the pacts = war*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Oh no... is that why Aska wants people to pact?"
<Xanatos> 6* Simon nods confirmation about telling her they pacted, then watches Alita's face as she is told the risk.
<Seraphna> Alita> I figured as much for myself. Though I plan to make a deal with Void... I suppose I should tell Talia not to.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Pyro at least should remain safe.
<Seraphna> Alita> Well... perhaps I can let her then.
<Xanatos> <Simon> You know Alita, Aska also has healing abilities.
<Seraphna> Alita> True... though I worry about a conflict with two greater spirits. I will talk to her. At the very least I will have the option of choosing sides.
<Seraphna> Alita> Strange as it might be I value my relationship with Void.
<DeathStar> <Chronos> If you really want Void as a partner in this time period
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hm. What are Alita's chances with Void in this time?
<DeathStar> <Chronos> You need either Shade or Aska to help approach the deal
<DeathStar> <Chronos> He won't make pacts until the war
<Seraphna> Alita> So I will have to talk to either one anyway. I.. do wonder what a Lilin talking to Shade now might meanZ
<Seraphna> *mean
<DeathStar> *Gwen pats Ceilidh, plotting something*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I got some ideas
<DeathStar> *Shade rises nd touches Lana's head* It was ... pleasant talking to you. *She moves off as the spirit float begins to move back to the palace but minis can be done after this for more spirit interaction at the palace. Chronos sits up and and leans forward toward Simon* <Chronos> Good luck, Simon
<Xanatos> <Simon> And you as well, my lady. 6* He bows his head
<DeathStar> *the float is pulled away*
<DeathStar> -END/Minis Open-
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