The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 515

Session Start: Mon Aug 30 17:08:40 2021
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<DeathStar> Date: 19,966 4.10 Croza Era
<DeathStar> Location: Ancient City
<DeathStar> *Gwen sets down supplies that he's been gathering for the trip*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> This should be enough to last us incase we get trapped
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<Seraphna> **Talia writes down their key supplies, Fish, Dried Fish, Fish Jerky and Fish Rolls.**
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I imagine longer if rationed properly
<DeathStar> *Celes muses on them going northward*
<Seraphna> **Talia nods and add Fishy Fish**
<DeathStar> <Neekito> What would you do if there were no more fish in the universe?
<Seraphna> Talia> Why ask such terrifying questions!?
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Someone with powers might hate fish that much
<DeathStar> <Neekito> And erase them
<Jackieness> <Lana> "And besides... cats eat more than just fish."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> I prefer quite a lot of other foods myself
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It would be a shame if someone were to manipulate Geyze's past to outlaw fish.
<Seraphna> Talia> We also eat clucker birds abs and oink moos.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Erasing fish would cause quite a problem in many ecosystems."
<Seraphna> Talia> And heretics who speak of Talia losing her fish.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ecosphere collapse."
<DeathStar> *Sophia approaches, bringing out a normal carriage - no flying*
<DeathStar> <Sophia> Here we go. *Gale floats behind her*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "So if someone was going to erase the fish, we'd have to stop them anyway."
<Seraphna> Talia> Hihi Windgirl and Galey Gale!
<Seraphna> **Alita steps out and stretches, seeming much happier lately**
<DeathStar> *Sophia seems to have bow like weapon and her relic weapon; and a red haired man joins them, wearing a cloak.*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I see you have brought someone else with you.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Hey, Ceil, check it out... we gingers are multiplying."
<Xanatos> 6* Simon steps into the main area carrying a small bag. He places it down by he feet and look up at Sophia and the red haired man.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hello.
<Seraphna> Talia> What’s a ginger? Isn’t that a spice?
<DeathStar> <Celes> What is this? <Gale> Aska had us join you. *The man nods his head to Simon*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> And your name and abilities? It will help in case we come across issues.
<DeathStar> <Sophia> Sophia!
<DeathStar> <Sophia> I can use wind magic ... sometimes.
<DeathStar> <Sophia> At least that's what Gale calls it
<DeathStar> *Sophia taps into Gale's power*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Thank you Sophia, and your friend, the red haired male.
<Seraphna> Talia> Who is spicy!
<DeathStar> *The man peers at Id* Al. I use fire.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *facepalms*
<Seraphna> Talia> If Lana hair is spicy does that mean my hair is icy?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Talia, I'll teach you later what she meant
<DeathStar> *he pats her head*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix leaps up from a chair at beams at Al and makes little popping explosions in his hand and gives Al a thumbs up.
<DeathStar> *Celes muses about Al* I suppose Pyro is connected to you. Al nods once*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Ah. The quiet, stoic type.
<DeathStar> <Sophia> Ah, he's just shy
<Jackieness> <Lana> *approaches* "Hello, I have red hair too!" *dorks out*
<DeathStar> *Al studies Lana's hair, and nods his head* Yes.
<Seraphna> **Talia nods** Spicy.
<DeathStar> *Celes turns to Simon* I guess we're ready to go north and find out what is going on there. Do you prefer to stay here and work on the you-know-what, or do you want to come with us?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If you prefer to stay here, I would recommend taking one of my shells with as back-up
<Xanatos> <Simon> I had planning on remaining here. I was about to ask you to step aside so I could explain it but it looks like I do not have too. 6* Simon bows his head.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Be safe everyone.
<Seraphna> Alita> Mmm, we’ll try.
<DeathStar> *Celes looks north, perhaps wondering if she should be staying as well, what with the nobles still fighting amongst themselves*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Simon, do you need anything that we cna bring back?"
<Xanatos> <Simon> Just yourselves.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I think I should remain too. The carriage looks overcrowded as it is.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I was hoping for something like a piece of tehcnology or crystals."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It would be useful to have someone here to help deal with the politics
<DeathStar> *Celes turns to Gwen and the others* Becareful in your observations. And don't try to do too much. *Gwen and Neekito nods, before sliding into the carriage seats*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I've never been much good with politics myself."
<Seraphna> Alita> Yes, and I expect Aska could use the help.
<Seraphna> **Talia curls up in Gwen’s lap**
<ChadWinters`> 6A similar shell appears beside Simon while the main one moves to enter the carriage.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *climbs into the carriage*
<DeathStar> <Sophia> I've never been to the north. What is it like? *Al moves to the back of the carriage with the supplies, laying back there*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix makes bang bang sounds with finger guns before running to hop up on the drivers area of the carriage.
<DeathStar> *The carriage seems to be drawn by some sort of horse like animal, but much larger.*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Right, do we have any informaiton about where we are going?"
<Alicia> * Ceilidh climbs into the carriage and sits down quietly.
<DeathStar> *Bix would find reins to make the animal start going*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Yes. Me and Id went up there months ago
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Indeed.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Not sure how much it's changed since then though
<Seraphna> Alita> Yes, as did I.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That would depend on outside intervention
<Xanatos> 6* Bix waits for everyone get secured and make the little tch tch sound with a light whip of the reigns.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> What with the Croza and Mal'oy taking it over
<DeathStar> *The carriage takes off and soon the city is left behind them*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Don't forget the old king."
<DeathStar> *the country side shows signs of the modern Geyze they know as they go along, but for the most part it's like an alien landscape in places*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Interesting.
<Alicia> * Ceilidh compares the two in her head, wondering how history went.
<DeathStar> *They seem to be heading up toward where the Amazon/Legion territory would be, but a little further than that what with there being less water. It's clear also there's more trees and rough woodlands*
<DeathStar> *And as they continue no lavas*
<DeathStar> *Days pass and then weeks*
<Seraphna> Talia> Glad Talia stocked up. Less water means less fish.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix whistles to himself almost constantly.
<DeathStar> *Sophia hangs out the window and Al scribbles in his diary*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I miss instant transportation
<DeathStar> *Gale tilts head at Gwen*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I wonder if the landscape changes are due to fire and water spirits being supercharged by the other side."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Teleporters would definitely be helpful."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Or a devestating war, Lana.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Oh, I have a design for a teleporter...mmmm...somewhere... but kind of need to have the other end built already."
<DeathStar> <Gale> Gale could transport but that is a bit of an abuse in power
<DeathStar> <Gale> Should only do in case of an emergency
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I believe it would be best if you reserved it for just that.
<DeathStar> <Gale> Also might be detected
<Seraphna> Alita> We’ll save it fir if we need to get back home quick.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I also do have concerns about overusing the spirits for mundane utility."
<DeathStar> *Bix would soon come across a river with no signs to cross it with the carriage and the animal stops, refusing to go across. Gwen gets out*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "We shouldn't waste energy, agreed."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Hm, I think last time we were here this was completely frozen over.
<Seraphna> Alita> Mmm, sometimes expedience is an important tool in saving the day.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix tilts his head and then looks to Gwen.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Go around?
<DeathStar> *Gwen strokes his beard that he's grown over the past few weeks, then eyes his make shift map* We could, but it'd eat up a few more days
<ChadWinters`> <Id> ....6Id runs through its memory to see if that was the base
<ChadWinters`> *case*
<Xanatos> <BIX> ....fly?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well, our ride says no anyway."
<DeathStar> *It seems so for Id*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Can we fly this thing over?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Gwen is correct. It was frozen.
<Seraphna> **Talia makes cat noises asking the horse thing what is wrong**
<DeathStar> *it hates deep water*
<Seraphna> Talia> Water too deep!
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Well I don't blame it. The carriage might capsize
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is a shame that Simon is not here to utilize his Ice powers.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I could try to summon a conveyance to get us across... but no guarantee it will be able to lift everyhting."
<Seraphna> Talia> Gotta float across. Or maybe Mom can part the River.
<DeathStar> <Sophia> Hm. I heard rumors of Frost making a hero before she was ... well ... I should have tried to find them.
<Seraphna> Alita> Is the Water Spirit well?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would guess that anyone who can either affect water or earth would be useful right now.
<Seraphna> **Alita muses** I can try to part the water but we will need to cross quickly.
<DeathStar> *Gwen frowns* I can do some water manipulation due to my lineage
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats above the river and scans the bottom to see how flat it is.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> We would risk having to move through muddy ground which would slow us down
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Alita, I have an idea. If you part it, I could put my barrier up to dam the two sides."
<DeathStar> *The bottom is a little bumpy but for the most part smooth*
<DeathStar> *other than the gunk*
<Xanatos> <BIX> Separate. Water. Dry. Fire.
<Seraphna> **Alita nods** That would give us more time. Alright. **she calls on Water Spirit power to begin parting the water**
<ChadWinters`> <Id> My scans show that the bottom is free of most debris, we would just be fighting mud essentially.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would suggest that whoever can, push from behind to help the carriage move.
<DeathStar> *Al hops out to do so and Neekito joins him*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh helps, despite not being that strong.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *climbs back inside the carriage as she sweeps her arms around to summon the ethereal circuitry of her console and then weaves her honeycomb barrier into a tunnel through the parted wated*
<DeathStar> *The water begins to part and as Lana works with her, the others help push the carriage as the horse creature refuses to cooperate*
<Seraphna> **Talia tries assuring the horse thing**
<Xanatos> 6* BIX tries to calm down the horse things with Talia.
<Seraphna> **Alita rides so she can concentrate on the water**
<DeathStar> *it soon seems to cooperate better when they both talk to it and it begins to walk forward, allowing those pushing the carriage forward to get it across*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Oh my knees. I'm getting old
<Seraphna> **Talia praises it and promises veggies from Neekito**
<DeathStar> *Leviathan appears behind Alita, perhaps seeing who dares use her power*
<DeathStar> *The spirit flowing there, looking a lot like old Undine did before her transformation into Brooke*
<Seraphna> Alita> Hello Leviathan. I’m doing my best to use my own power first.
<DeathStar> *Al and Sophia straighten up* <Leviathan> I see. *she peers and fixes the river* Why are you all so far up north?
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats above the carriage, recharging Alita when her spirit power drops low
<Seraphna> Alita> Investigating those who are corrupting the Spirits.
<Xanatos> 6* BIX looks at the spirit and blinks a few times, then smiles and wave.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *stays still, holding her woven barrier until thgey finish crossing*
<DeathStar> *Leviathan makes a face* Aska should allow us to just destroy the cursed city so no more fall
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That would be to easy and would cause too many unnecessary deaths I would believe.
<Seraphna> Alita> We may just do that.
<DeathStar> *Levathian eyes Id*
<Seraphna> Alita> But only if there is no one to save.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Is not all life worth trying to save?
<DeathStar> <Leviathan> Hm. Is it?
<DeathStar> *she throws the question back at Id*
<Seraphna> Alita> I would dread the think we accidentally harm the Water Hero.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I was taught to believe so.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'd say so."
<DeathStar> <Leviathan> The what now?
<Seraphna> Alita> There are beings who resonate with you. Sophia here and Gale go together.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *steps out of the carriage, wiping at her nose with a handkerchief* "...are we done he-oh...spirit."
<Seraphna> Alita> Surely Water has a champion somewhere.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> While exceptions do exist to such belief, I would believe that it's worse to not try
<DeathStar> <Leviathan> *she just arches an eyebrow, peering at Sophia and Gale* Hm.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Not to interrupt this fascinating conversation, but we should probably keep moving before dark
<DeathStar> *she points out*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> You are correct Neekito, those that are of flesh tend to need sleep to perform at the maximum.
<Seraphna> Alita> Thank you for your assistance Lady Leviathan. Please keep safe.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *just climbs back in and flops on a carriage seat*
<DeathStar> *DS people get back into the carriage and Leviathan watches them go, going into her watery form and quietly follows them*
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Date: 19,966 5.1 Croza Era
<DeathStar> Location: The North
<DeathStar> *Gwen sits around a campfire, the carriage parked to the side* We'll reach the city tomorrow. So everyone should be ready.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah.... do we even have a plan?"
<Xanatos> <BIX> Big fight.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If you would like, Gwen and I can go over the city lay out again.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Might be good."
<Seraphna> Talia> Fish Building location.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Well it's not like we can beat them, so I think we're here to learn what we can and maybe disrupt them a bit.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I can't remember
<ChadWinters`> 6Id projects a spirit based hologram of the city layout
<Jackieness> <Lana> "We need to be careful though... any one of Malfoy's talents would know me on sight."
<DeathStar> *The city is much more centralized compared to the other one*
<DeathStar> *Al tenses as there's movement in the grass nearby and Sophia snoozes with Gale, oblivious* <Al> Sounds
<ChadWinters`> <Id> ...Noise outside normal parameters confirmed.
<Seraphna> **Alita raises her staff**
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Get ready everyone."
<DeathStar> *a figure dashes past them and grabs the fish - since Talia packed so much fish - off the campfire and dashes back into the woods. Their meal stolen*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... ... <Neekito> ... all that work
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...catkind..."
<Seraphna> Talia> Noooooo! Highest crime ever!
<ChadWinters`> 6Id replays the image and slows it down in it's memory to see if it can isolate what/who took the fish
<DeathStar> <Gwen> *looks for their rest of their supplies* They took non fish food too
<Seraphna> Talia> Oh well that party is fine.
<DeathStar> *Id would see a woman, non catwoman, dressed in garbs made of animals, holding a spear, dashing past them almost unnaturally fast*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "At least we've arrived."
<DeathStar> <Gale> *stares* She is using some sort of talent
<ChadWinters`> 6Id drops the city layout and projects an image of the person that took the food
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Huh... wonder if its an Amazon ancestor."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... I think Lana might be right
<Seraphna> Talia> Fish thief!
<ChadWinters`> <Id> This is our culprit
<Xanatos> 6* Bix looks left and right.
<Xanatos> <Bix> If hungry. Can have?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "She could even be the Water Hero."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Well I guess we're going hungry tonight unless we can catch her
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...we still have some of the fish jerky..."
<Seraphna> Talia> Rawr! **slides the jerky into her storage**
<DeathStar> <Gwen> As I said
<DeathStar> <Gwen> We're going hungry tonight unless we can find her
<Xanatos> 6* Bix tilts his head and thinks then moves in the direction that the thief went in.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Perhaps Talia can track the thief down
<Seraphna> Alita> I suppose we hunt.
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats after Bix
<Jackieness> <Lana> "We cna't all go. Some of us need to guard camp."
<DeathStar> <Sophia> I can stay. *Al shrugs*
<DeathStar> *Gwen gets up to go with Bix and Neekito tracks as well, moving into the trees; the woods at night seem dark and boding, with animal sounds all over*
<DeathStar> *the thief left little tracks, moving very lightly*
<ChadWinters`> 6Id points out any that it finds
<Alicia> * Ceilidh follows, her eyes shifting to nightvision mode.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix squints and tries to follow the tracks but has to slow down quite a bit to not lose them.
<Seraphna> **Alita trails behind the rest trusting their expertise here**
<DeathStar> *Ceilidh can see perfectly now and is no longer afraid of the dark. She would spot at a hidey hole nestled off to the side while Bix follows the tracks around the area near it*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Hm. Hmmmm. Hm
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "This way." *heads over to the hidey hole*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...why did I decide to wlk through the woods..." *wheezes*
<DeathStar> *As Ceilidh nears it, the food thief, sensing them getting closer, leaps out with her spear and swings, and Alita would sense a water like ability in her swings to make them so fluid as she goes after Ceilidh to take her down, not to hurt her but to make her back away*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix perks up and looks at Ceil, shifting to battle mode he leaps for a tackle.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *holds up a finger as she tries to catch her breath, wheezing*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh jumps back to avoid the strike
<Seraphna> **Alita muses, then holds out a hand feeling out more with the water and letting the girl feel her power**
<DeathStar> *the woman crouches down and eyes Alita; Gwen walks up and eyes in the dark, as best he can, her dark hair, which is super long and wild due to not having proper treatment*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> She could definitely go for an Amazo, though they wouldn't accept her looks. *Referring to her rough looks*
<Seraphna> Alita> You, you are of the Water.
<DeathStar> *Amazon
<ChadWinters`> <Id> You are most likely right that she is the precursor for them.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well, ancestor is...what I'm thinking."
<DeathStar> *The girl eyes Alita, then stuffs food in her mouth; Leviathan appears behind Alita, probably brought by all the water powers* <Leviathan> And what is this? If you keep it up you'll bring others to us
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Perhaps you could teach this one to control it.
<Seraphna> Alita> We may have found your Water Hero.
<DeathStar> <Leviathan> There you go again about a hero
<DeathStar> <Leviathan> Why do I need or want a hero?
<Seraphna> Alita> She will help bring peace to this world when the corruption is dealt with.
<DeathStar> *Leviathan eyes Alita, then grabs the girl, who struggles, clearly not recogizing spirits it appears*
<DeathStar> *as she tries to bite her*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> While I do not agree with what Alita is saying, I do believe you could help this one.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...ah...Alita...tact!"
<Seraphna> Alita> **leans in and releases pheramones** Relax…
<Xanatos> 6* Bix mimics Alita's Relax and makes wobbly fingers.
<DeathStar> <Leviathan> Well. This one will take some work. *she eyes her relax a bit, then moves off with her, leaving the food behind*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Well, the food storage is saved
<Jackieness> <Lana> "So we won't starve..."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I hope she'll be alright. Even if she did take our food."
<Seraphna> Talia> Fishy Justice! **pounces at the food**
<ChadWinters`> <Id> You should stop pushing any preconceived beliefs Alita and let things happen naturaly
<Seraphna> Alita> It’s why I worded it the way I did.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> What will be, shall be? *he phrases it at Alita*
<DeathStar> *Gwen muses*
<Seraphna> Alita> Pretty much. Considering what we know…
<Seraphna> **Alita looks the way they went sadly**
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Que cera cera?"
<Xanatos> 6* Bix makes a little 'explosion' in his hand to emphasize Alita's point and then smiles with a thumbs up.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Lets get some rest everyone and eat up.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Yeah..."
<Xanatos> 6* Bix makes eating motions and rubs his belly like he's stuffed.
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats above the group to act as watch out while the others sleep
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...right...eat...hen sleep..."
<DeathStar> *Neekito gives Bix a little cracker with some stuff a Biotect of his number might like*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh takes some food and eats
<Xanatos> 6* Bix blinks and then beams at Neektio.
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Date: 19,966 5.2 Croza Era
<DeathStar> *as they wake up, there's a commotion as monsters are raiding the city*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix sits upright quickly, looking around.
<Xanatos> <Bix> Warning! Warning!
<DeathStar> *And the city defenses are dealing with them. Even the flying temples are floating and shooting beams and frying the monsters*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> I guess that's Autumn
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Huh? Isn't this a bit wrckless for her?"
<DeathStar> *Al and Sophia jerk up and get their gear together as Neekito and Gwen prepare*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Do we help?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "And do what? Get vaped too?"
<Seraphna> Alita> Hmmm, she didn’t mention this…
<DeathStar> *the monsters seem to be focused on one section of the city*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> She was only supposed to draw their attention. This must've been the best option.
<DeathStar> *leaving the other half of the city completely ignored*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I... what is in that part of the city?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Well, she's certainly done that. *as the monsters begin to get depleted, they begin to run away back into the forest, perhaps seeing if they can draw aggro*
<Seraphna> Alita> Guess we find out.
<Xanatos> <Bix> Stealth entry. Now?
<DeathStar> <Neekito> I think if we are going to do anything we need to do it now
<Jackieness> <Lana> "R...right."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Agreed. Let us not waste Autumn's generoristy.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "We can't let it be in vain."
<Seraphna> **Alita nods and readies to follow a sneaky person**
<Xanatos> 6* Bix shifts into his red outlined battle form, though 'stealth' so it's a dull color and begins to move for the city, looking for an entry.
<DeathStar> *Gwen heads down toward the city; it's clearly on high alert as some forces seem to be dealing with the monsters on the one part of the city, heading for the neglected part; the others of DS follow*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> BIX, please refrain from drawing attention.
<DeathStar> *the large city gates are much like their ancient city, with guard posts, but right now they seem to be distracted peering toward the other part of the city*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Alita, please be prepared to use your pheromones to deal with them if their attention is drawn our way
<DeathStar> *the gates though are closed*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix looks to see if there's a way to get by without interacting with the guard. Crack in the wall or a shorter part they could climb.
<DeathStar> *The walls look to be in rather good shape, but due to the way the city is built, one could climb up the wall to the guard tower if they had enough strength - 6 or higher or if they had a dex they could manage to possibly hit the gate controls to open it*
<DeathStar> *a high dex of 6*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix has high stength so he starts climbing up, aiming to do some back of the head thwaps to knock out the guard.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> *quietly* Alita, how far can you extend your pheromones?
<Seraphna> Alita> Not far outside.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix makes sure his double damage 2 is ready and thump thumps at the guards.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "... well, that worked."
<DeathStar> *the guards are whapped and slump over. Bix would now need to jump down onto the ground nad open the gate*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hopefully their pride will keep them from saying anything. 6He floats up after BIX and quickly surveys the area
<Xanatos> 6* Bix gives them a thumbs up and motions them to the gate as he begins to climb down. Being stealthy and not using his loud boosters for a quick descent.
<DeathStar> *Sophia looks around and readies her bow. Gale seems MIA, having gone off to check something*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ummmm.... where is Gale?"
<DeathStar> <Sophia> Doing Gale things I think
<DeathStar> <Sophia> She left last night
<Jackieness> <Lana> "But... what if she gets captured?"
<DeathStar> *Gwen and Neekito move up to the gate with Al and Sophia, waving at Bix through it; this city seems to look a lot like the other but it's design seems ... to be designed in a way without personality*
<DeathStar> *Sophia looks worried now and loses some morale*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "This city feels so... 'designed'."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I have updated the city map the best I could.
<Seraphna> Talia> Perfect for distribution of fish.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "There are plenty of places like this on Mars."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> But yes, Ceilidh is correct. This is designed for efficiency and not for personality.
<DeathStar> *Gwen muses* Each city is based off one of the 3 spirits
<Xanatos> 6* BIX stops leading so much now that they're in since he doesn't remember why they're here.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> The city we're in is Aska's if I recall
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Just because its based off a spirit doesn't mean they got it right
<DeathStar> *as they move through the streets, the people here seem lifeless compared to last time. They weren't friendly last time, but now they seem like it's been a long few months*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I'd suggest staying off the main streets here. *He moves to a shadow*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh moves after, keeping a low profile
<Jackieness> <Lana> *sticks with the group
<Xanatos> 6* Bix follows Gwen, dimming his lights to nothing so they're not spotted.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It would appear that Mal'oy is effecting city moral. I am surprised that Aska hasn't....voiced concern
<DeathStar> *as they walk along, guards patrol the streets and seem to be eyeing the citizens with suspicion*
<DeathStar> *Neekito eyes Id oddly*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "This place is kinda creepy."
<DeathStar> *Gwen works on his map, updating it*
<DeathStar> *scribbling against Bix as they move; there seems to be less businesses than before and soon they reach the center of the city where three temple ships are located and in the middle is where the old building for the regent of the kind was located. Now the King resides*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> What are the chances Mal'oy is in there now?
<DeathStar> <Sophia> There is so many Croza ships here.
<Xanatos> 6* BIX looks sad at how depressing this city is.
<DeathStar> <Al> I have counted 3 on the ground and a few in the air.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> 89.98 percent
<DeathStar> <Sophia> I don't see how we can take this city. They're much more defended than we are
<DeathStar> *Gwen muses hard*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Option 1: Kill Mal'oy. Option 2: Create a counter movement to Mal'oy and paint him in a negative light. Option 3: Overthrow the city.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> And would killing him do much? The Croza are the true threat
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Which of those are viable options, though?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> You still have the King as a puppet
<Xanatos> <BIX> ...steal ship. Crash ship. To other ship.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix makes a collision with his hands and makes a gurgly explosion sound.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Are we going to do that at leats three times?
<Xanatos> <BIX> .... 6* He thumbs up and nods.
<DeathStar> *Gwen motions at Alita* You have any advice?
<Jackieness> <Lana> *just looks at Bix flatly*
<Seraphna> Alita> We might be able to turn a weapon on them… or at least dathings.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hmmm....Alita could use her abilities to make him a mad king.
<Seraphna> *savatoge things
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Option 4: Alita becomes the catalyst that drives Mal'oy insane.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...umm...what if he's alreayd a mad king?"
<DeathStar> *Sophia and Al eye the group*
<DeathStar> *Then each other. A moment or two later Gale rejoins them and spins*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is possible with my experience on hacking the pyramid ships I could cause a lot of disarray.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "He needs to look like a mad king."
<Seraphna> Talia> We should steal all their fish.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "And aren't we just supposed to be gathering intel anyway?"
<Xanatos> <Bix> Intel gathered. Half dozen ships. Well Protected. City Center HQ.
<Xanatos> <Bix> Time to leave?
<Seraphna> Alita> I suppose so…
<ChadWinters`> <Id> We also may not get another chance to infiltrate the city again.,
<Xanatos> <Bix> Scout more?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Is this enough intel? I think we should get as much as we can."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ummmm..." *looks at Gale* "...what about you?"
<DeathStar> <Gale> I was talking with Leviathan. We are both agree we are here to help you do whatever you want with this city
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I was surmise that this city is currently a powder keg. The slightest push may cause things to start going towards Mal'oy fufilling his destiny.
<ChadWinters`> *-was*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *looks abck* "And what exactly is his destiny?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Based on his history? A man who cannot lead.
<DeathStar> *Neekito sneers*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> You shouldn't look to me for that answer
<Jackieness> <Lana> "That isn't much to go on."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> I do not like to go over and over. *hisses*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I believe our current options are to leave or to stay and see what we can do. I would suggest staying and doing something.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I agree
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I do not believe Autumn will help us again.
<Seraphna> Alita> Maybe.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Alright, as I see it
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I believe if we want to start sowing discontent here, then Alita would be our best option.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Stay. Sneak fight.?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...looks like I'm outvoted anyway..."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> We have three threats here. The Croza, the Mad King, and Mal'oy
<DeathStar> <Gwen> We can't do much about the first
<DeathStar> <Gwen> We might can do a bit about the latter two
<Seraphna> Talia> Take their fish?
<DeathStar> *Neekito muses and she can be heard mumbling about what would happen if she kileld Mal'oy*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hmmm. You see Mal'oy is words in the King's ears.
<ChadWinters`> *Is the*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I don't think just taking fish would be enough."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Gwen. While I am confident I could deal with some of their ships. I believe it should be a last resort. An escape route.
<DeathStar> <Sophia> How do we make a city turn against their leaders?
<DeathStar> <Neekito> I vote we try to get inside the building and assasinate them
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Easy. You whisper rumors in their ear of better leaders in other cities.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> You realize there's only 3 cities
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well...if I may... the guards hold the citizens at arms length. That says alot already."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> And you yourself said if we leave we might not get back in
<DeathStar> <Gwen> That is a new development, Lana. Last time I was here a lot of them were cutthroat bastards.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I wonder if that was a Mal'oy thing
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I remember being chased out of this city
<ChadWinters`> <Id> We did.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Maybe....people like?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...now I'm glad I didn't come."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> So what we have is Mal'oy cracking down on a city?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> While I can't feel anything, I would extrapolate that this isn't normal.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Or what
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Those like Mal'oy prefer control. I believe Sophia knows the most about how he is though
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ok, ok.... if we're going to do anything, we should set up a base of oeprations, right?"
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I guess so."
<DeathStar> <Sophia> Mal'oy ... He's someone who prefers control. If this city is one who is a bit shady in it's dealings. He would definitely have more guards about
<Xanatos> <BIX> ...secret house?
<DeathStar> <Sophia> And try to bring about order.
<DeathStar> <Sophia> I think it's one reason he's with the Croza. He sees them as order.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Is he one that would do so through any means?
<DeathStar> <Sophia> Maybe. I don't know.
<DeathStar> *by now, it's clear the attack on Autumn's monsters are over as the guards on the other side of the city are finishing. You can tell as the citizens are looking more shifty eyed and spreading out more*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...hey... things are settling back down."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> If we want a secret base, follow me
<DeathStar> *Neekito moves off*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh follows Neekito
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I believe we should set up camp here for now. Learn and then act.
<Seraphna> **Alita and Talia folllow
<Xanatos> 6* BIX sneakily sneaks behind Neekito.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hmmm. It would appear Neekito has more sway then she knows. 6He floats after
<DeathStar> *Sophia and Al scramble and Neekito takes them to one of the closed down businesses they passed. Neekito eyes the building and using the alley entrance*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Huh..." *follows*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *she holds her hand, looking ready to use a nuke power to open the door*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would suggest restraining any spiritual powers for now lest we draw attention
<Xanatos> 6* Bix holds up a hand at Neekito and moves over to do a little bruce lee one-inch punch at the latca rea.
<Xanatos> (latch area)
<DeathStar> *The door swings open and inside they find the back of a clothing store*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX poses multiple times after stepping inside. Proud of himself.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Anyway, this is a big project. I just don't see how we can't turn a large city against two men
<DeathStar> *he takes a seat*
<DeathStar> *Sophia and Al also find seats*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "This is perfect. It even comes with disguises."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If you would like Gwen, I can go through years upon years of tactics.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "We need a plan."
<Xanatos> <Bix> Lies! Slander! ...jail?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I mean, sure, walk me through the end game.
<ChadWinters`> 6Id begins talking about various tactics on how to usurp kingdoms, unseat royalty, etc. Different tactics.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...these sound like tactics from video games..."
<DeathStar> *Gwen eyes Id, then motions at their smll number*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> You forget, video games were created by people.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Again, I think only Alita is good with crowds. Are we going to send her out to mind control a mob?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Any of those tactics can be scaled back. Entire cities have been toppled by small forces.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Okay. So, shoot me some ideas as a group that we can do people.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> She would start small. Pubs for example.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix tilts his head, then goes to look at the clothes and start trying things on.
<DeathStar> <Gale> I could go out and talk to them!
<DeathStar> <Gale> And tell them Mal'oy is bad
<ChadWinters`> <Id> You could Gale, but that would draw the attention of the Croza.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> And the Croza will do anything to prevent that.
<DeathStar> <Gale> Oh
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hmmm...I do have a risky scenario. But that would depend on what you and the others would ok.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> What is that?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> You are a deity here. Someone that is worshipped by all. You could easily draw the most attention and would have the most weight behind their words. So you could easily be the catalyst that causes Mal'oy to lose his grip here.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> You could do as you say and tell the city that Mal'oy and the King are wrong and the Croza here are dangerous.l
<ChadWinters`> <Id> But that would require everyone here to protect you incase things go awry. Sophia would be able to back you up along with Al.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Other Spirits assisting would help her and us.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *just stares at Id like he's defective*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Likely, we'll only get one chance there. The Croza won't like it."
<DeathStar> <Leviathan> So you want Gale to risk herself? *she speaks, standing there with the Amazon girl, who is now holding a water weapon*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That is why I stated it was a risky scenario.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...risky nothing! That one is just plain stupid!"
<DeathStar> *The Amazon girl sits down quiely, tilting her head at them all*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is the quickest method, Lana.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Would you believe Mal'oy and the King or a Spirit that's been here since forever.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I don't think we should jump to that immediately."
<DeathStar> <Leviathan> I won't have Gale risk herself. But I will consider doing it. I'm stronger than her. <Gwen> .. fine. Alita, you can do the pubs and do your thing. If you will?
<DeathStar> <Gale> But... <Sophia> Please. *She touches Gale's hand*
<Xanatos> <BIX> Croza...corrupt spirit?
<DeathStar> <Leviathan> I've wanted to wreck this city anyway, so it's no problem to me
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Id, you know I'm not the bravest person around... but seriously... we're in the middle of the enemy camp, and you want to do a public statement?"
<ChadWinters`> 6Id turns to face Leviathan. 1"Let us see what Alita can do first. Perhaps 2 days time?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If it fails and no one can come up with an alternative, then we can proceed as I have suggested. I will accept any consequences from it
<DeathStar> <Leviathan> Very well. I leave this girl to you. I gave her the name Ara Sa
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Thank you Leviathan.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *moves over to Gwen* "Pssssst...are any Amazon ancestors recorded with that name?"
<DeathStar> *Leviathan vanishes*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix waes to Leviathan's empty space.
<DeathStar> *Gwen shakes his head* No. I just know Qui is part of the hero's lineage.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If anyone has any better methods please suggest them when you can. 6Id turns to look at Gwen. 1"I could scan her DNA and compare. But I would need her permission
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...not enough data points..."
<DeathStar> *the woman eyes them*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I don't think she'd know what you meant anyway
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would still prefer someone convey that so that she does not attack me.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "You could ask for some of her blo-wait, no, that's creepy."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Anyway, I guess now we wait. *He peers out the shop's front window* I'd becareful going out there. This city is now like the one we came from. This city is out to get you
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Let's just settle in, eat, and rest a bit."
<DeathStar> *the Amazon woman looks about and climbs up the stacks of boxes to find a place to sleep*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Those with stealth would be best to move about
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Alita, what is your plan?"
<DeathStar> (Sera has fallen asleep I think)
<DeathStar> (So skipping ahead)
<DeathStar> -Hours later-
<DeathStar> *With Alita off doing her thing, I'll just go ahead and force assume it for her, and sometime in the dead of night, Neekito sneaks off while the others are sleep. The Amazon girl turns and watches her go*
<ChadWinters`> 6Id watches from the window, pausing a bit as Neekito sneaks off
<Xanatos> 6* Bix watches Neekito go and tilts his head, then offers the amazon girl some more fish jerky.
<DeathStar> *The amazon girl pauses, then takes it*
<DeathStar> Date: 5.3
<DeathStar> *soon morning comes and Gwen sits up and grabs their bag of supplies and pulls things out, then eyes Neekito missing*
<DeathStar> *Alita having returned from wooing the pubs*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *goes through the outfits in the shop*
<DeathStar> *it seems to be outfits for basic outfits, nothing too fancy*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Anyone seen Neekito?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "No, not since yesterday."
<DeathStar> *Gwen considers that as he hands Ceilidh a fish pattie*
<DeathStar> *The amazon girl eats some meat and looks about while Gale and Sophia sit off to the side. Al cooks some normal meat*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Wait... Neekito is gone? Gone where?!"
<Xanatos> <BIX> Left. Sneaked.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If I were to guess, she went to take things in her own hands.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Well, Alita hit a few pubs and began to spread the message about the king and Mal'oy like we wanted. Who knows how many nights we'll have to do that before it takes root
<DeathStar> *Gwen pauses and considers*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I hope she's alright."
<DeathStar> *as they talk, there's a commotion outside*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...in her hands how?"
<DeathStar> <Al> Seems like... that is how
<ChadWinters`> 6Id listens from the window, staying hidden of course
<Xanatos> 6* Bix tilts hsi head and goes to see what the commotion is.
<Alicia> * Ceilidh does likewise
<DeathStar> *As they go outside, a large crowd have gathered outside the government building where it looks like a massive explosion has occurred and the Croza are floating about in their angelic suits, doing something to the area - detoxing it for nuclear fall out perhaps? There is that one spirit with the nuclear powers as well, perhaps helping*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *moves over to peek too*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix tilts his head and frowns.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...oh man...don't tell me Neekito nuked them..."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "... well, so much for subtlety..."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I did not want to suggest a 'suicide bomb' scenario.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Neekito...safe?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Yes. She would not put herself in harm.
<DeathStar> *The King steps off one of the temple ships, looking all proud, but one can tell he's still the same cowardly king, leaning on his little sceptor. He goes out to speak to the crowd and begins to go over how there was an attack on his life by the Croza of the south, but he managed to survive it*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Are we sure of that? The way that power of her's works.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...I don't know... but the king somehow survived..."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I don't think the king was her target
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It would seem they know how to spin an attack to their advantage.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> This is why I refrained from suggesting it.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...any word on Mal'foy?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> If I recall, even though the Malfoy line was the Hapian ally, they were part of the reason Neekito and Kito had limiters
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Which decreased their life spans
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "... that explains a lot..."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> A punishment
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...oh...so this was personal..."
<DeathStar> *The king goes on to talk about launching a counter attack in the upcoming days and that the people of the city will need to be prepared to work even harder for the war to come*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I wanted a revolt."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> You'd have to talk to her, but Kito is everything to Neekito. I know Neekito is no longer bound by her limiter and she removed the effects I think, but who knows about the damage done
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It would seem her actions have made things worse. I apologize for not stopping her
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Plus she's corrupted
<Jackieness> <Lana> "So what do we do now?"
<Xanatos> <Bix> ... war...start?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I guess try to get the king removed like we planned?
<DeathStar> *Referring to Alita*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It will be harder now.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> How so?
<DeathStar> <Amazon> Big boom
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "They'll be looking out for attempts on his life now."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> True. But if the people rise up it'll be harder to stop
<ChadWinters`> <Id> The King has turned this 'attack' to sway his people. So now we need to fight against that and somehow prove to the people that that wasn't it.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Yeah but do the people want this? They're still be supressed. I guess the upcoming days will show that
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That will be our job to try and sway them to how we want.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Fight behind. Enemy line?
<DeathStar> *Gwen thinks and motions Sophia and Al to stand there and pulls the group t othe sider*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I think I Got it
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Whether to convince them it was a plan by the King himself or it was all a lie.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Id is right in a way.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Even better, we could convince them it was a plan by Mal'oy
<DeathStar> *Gwen points at Ceilidh and Lana as well* I know what we need to do
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Absolutely nothing
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Huh?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Well not exactly. We need to find the remaining heroes. Think about it. The heroes unite the people, before and after the fall. This might be their time, not our time. We know where 3 of them are right now.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "...right."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I mean we can help guide them
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah, right!"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I think we should contact Simon and Celes and try to find the rest and bring them here.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Mystery hunt!
<DeathStar> *Gwen nods*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Why here? This place is dangerous..."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I assume because this is a catalyst moment
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Well, if you're going to unite the people, where better people to do it than here? I mean back at the other city Aska and Celes are doing a pretty good job
<Xanatos> 6* BIX poses and gives the heroes with them a thumbs up from the side.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I'm pretty positive the final battle will take place on Kumen, but that city will likely get hit too
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Let us hope that the 'heroes' mean something here.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Probably not yet.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> That's why we need to let them become something.
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Mon Aug 30 22:28:07 2021