The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 538

Session Start: Mon Feb 14 01:37:17 2022
Session Ident: #TAW-Session538
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<DeathStar> You are all ... my guests!
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<DeathStar> Date: Same As Last
<DeathStar> Location: Mega City
<DeathStar> *Gwen and Bix, with Ida having wandered off to do her own thing, have been doing odds and ends to get money and food for the group. Right now the two are working fast food with a line of customers eyeing them, waiting on their Happy Terran Burgers*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX is moving around the back cooking food as per the instruction in their company mandated training.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> *deals with the customers, sending the orders to the back* 3 burgers and a fry. Milk shake and a fry. Extra Larger Terran Burger
<DeathStar> *he reads off the orders, like his soul is dead*
<Xanatos> <BIX> 3 murder cows and potato pieces! 6* He puts the bag forward in the slot for gwen to give to the customer
<Xanatos> (murdered)
<DeathStar> *the manager clears his throat*
<Xanatos> <BIX> Suger Milk Soup and Potatoes Pieces- 6* He pauses at the throat clearing.
<DeathStar> <Manager> Please reframe from referring to it as "murdered"
<Xanatos> 6* BIX taps his chin and tilts his head, looking confused.
<DeathStar> <Manager> Call them happy or something. *he rubs his hands*
<Xanatos> <BIX> Big happy cow meat with bread and friends. 6* He slides the extra large burger forward, wrapped up.
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<DeathStar> *Gwen hands the orders out and soon their shift ends. Gwen slumps as they get their payment with Cheryl on the coins in an imposing stance, as well as Terran Burgers for all*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... lets go find the others. *he steps out of the place* I smell like fries
<Xanatos> 6* BIX sniffs Gwen and makes a face, despite him also smelling like a greasy burger.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Gwen = Depressed?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I have learned new horrors about the job system. Give me hunting any day. *as he climbs up the roof top with the stuff, he blinks as it is empty of everyone*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... they are gone
<Xanatos> <BIX> Abandoned us?
<DeathStar> *taking a seat on the rooftop, he opens his fries to eat* It seems so
<Xanatos> 6* BIX frowns, leaving all the food with Gwen, he looks around for clues or a note.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Maybe. Found lead.
<DeathStar> *Bix discovers a paper from Neekito*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX squints at it then hands it to Gwen.
<DeathStar> *Gwen takes it and eyes the word Aquarius* <Gwen> Aquarius?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Isn't that Erica's ship? But she isn't here and that ship won't be made for another 200 something years
<Xanatos> <BIX> Um. Time travel. Too?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I don't suppose you know how to find them?
<DeathStar> *Gwen munches*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX thinks and then checks for his datareader in their supplies, having not used it since they time traveled through the portal.
<DeathStar> *there is indeed a datapad*
<Xanatos> <BIX> Ping Id. 6* He lifts up the datapad and does that, trying to get Id's attention through a very basic ping?pong type connection.
<DeathStar> *Gwen leans over*
<Xanatos> <BIX> ...Maybe abanonded. Burger job = forever.
<ChadWinters`> <IdComm> I suppose you are done with your shift? I apologize for us not leaving notice. Things progressed fast.
<DeathStar> *Gwen slumps*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Wait, our savior!
<Xanatos> 6* BIX perks up and squints and the pad before hitting the comm button.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Hello Id! Location report!
<DeathStar> <Gwen> We got food!
<DeathStar> <Gwen> And money
<Seraphna> **Talia somewhere behind to expect a fish sandwich from her boyfriend**
<ChadWinters`> <IdComm> I do not require food though.
<ChadWinters`> <IdComm> We are currently a bit away from you looking for Tora and Sen. Let me see if they have anyway to teleport you to us without drawing fee's or another Maka to arrest us.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Send location. Call Taxi.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> We have money. We'll work our way to you either way
<ChadWinters`> <IdComm> I will give you our location.
<DeathStar> *the datapad receives a set of coordinates a couple of miles away*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX perks up and nods to Gwen, grabbing the food to take off.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Lets set off
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Aquarius
<DeathStar> *Yuki walks with Erica down to the hanger; Celes following*
<Seraphna> Alita> This place feels familiar.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Oh yeah?
<Seraphna> Alita> Maybe something to do with that time thing we went through.
<DeathStar> *Neekito creeps along, looking thoughtful*
<DeathStar> *Ben meanwhile works with Mireille as they all enter the hanger*
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats along
<DeathStar> <Yuki> So everyone ready?
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Hrm. Well, whatever the case just don't let your guard down.
<SaraLappy> * Erica nods to Yuki
<DeathStar> *Celes squeezes Liana's hand as Yuki lowers the ramp. Sen stands there, studying the Aquarius in her maid outfit, looking thoughtful*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...maid outfit." *thinks back to the cafe*
<DeathStar> *she turns her attention to the group as the ramp hits the ground with a resounding thud and bows* <Sen> Welcome.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Hello. I am Captain Erica Hildegard. This is the Aquarius. And you are Sen, correct?
<SaraLappy> * She eyes her
<DeathStar> <Sen> That is correct. You wished to meet with us, Captain Hildegard? Usually people go to the home office.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I had suggested that. But they chose to go to you directly.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> I figure we'd just get the runaround. You're secretive folks. Is there any chance Tora will see us?
<Seraphna> Talia> Tora Dora!
<DeathStar> *Sen studies them all, taking in the races of Yuki, Id, then bows, gesturing for her to follow; walking ahead, it seems her eyes are cut toward Yuki as she approaches a massive set of elevator doors*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I feel like Taiga is going to appear any moment."
<DeathStar> *Yuki glances at Ceilidh and Sen's step pauses just for a second as she hits the button*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> You're almost right, Ceilidh.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I look forward to how this goes.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ahhh... don't give you-know-who any ideas."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I have to see how this happens."
<SaraLappy> * Erica follows along
<DeathStar> *The elevator opens and Sen motions for them to go in first*
<SaraLappy> * Erica steps in
<Seraphna> **Alita steps in**
<Jackieness> <Lana> *steps into the elevator*
<DeathStar> *Yuki follows Erica and Celes goes in as well, peering about. Neekito takes up a spot to monitor everyone in case trouble occurs*
<Seraphna> **Talia rides in her favorite seat, Lana**
<Alicia> * Ceilidh sticks with the group, riding the elevator.
<SaraLappy> * Erica turns to look at Sen
<DeathStar> *Sen gets on last and hits the penhouse floor, hands folded together; the dark haired maid seemd to be musing*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I must confess, I'm suprised you're so willing to let us meet with Tora.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Pretty sure she knows that not just anyone could casually know who they are and find 'em.
<DeathStar> <Sen> She is right. Plus the moment you entered this elevator we are gathering data on you. If something comes out wrong, you will not reach the top floor.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Comes out wrong?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Dangerous.
<DeathStar> <Sen> *she peers at Lana*
<Seraphna> Talia> Clearly she is charmed by my Kittiness.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Clearly......
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I.E. if I were to suddenly start condensing the spiritual energy I've gathered into something that would resemble a bomb about to go off.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Well, yes, we absolutely would not reach the top floor then."
<Seraphna> Alita> Ah Id, ever the diplomat.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Id, don't says tuff like that!"
<DeathStar> *Sen touches her ear, listening to a voice*
<DeathStar> *probably the moment of truth*
<DeathStar> <Celes> ... *closes her eyes*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I explained it in a way that you would understand quickly, Lana.
<SaraLappy> * Erica folds her arms, head inclined as she waits
<Jackieness> <Lana> "But it just sounds bad."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Sen no doubt knows that everyone here is dangerous enough in their own right.
<Seraphna> Talia> **paw dances in Lana’s cleavage**
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'm guessing Sen's not exactly popular with the powers that be."
<DeathStar> <Sen> *opening the doors, Sen motions* This way, please. *She leads them to a large waiting room with seats. There seems to b various things from Prime Earth sitting around, tools and other materials, as well as Terran equipment. The seats look comfy and Sen motions for them to sit, moving to pour tea. A screen shows Bix biking Gwen to their building, Gwen riding on the bars*
<DeathStar> *Celes lowers herself onto a seat*
<Seraphna> Talia> Hey look! My Gwen and BIX!
<DeathStar> *Sen has food and tea brought to each of them*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Gwen and BIX are back!"
<SaraLappy> * Erica sits. "Thanks for the hospitality, yeah? ... Oh, I see. The others."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Yes, they were left behind and contacted me. I gave them our location
<Seraphna> Talia> Gwen gas my fish sandwich.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Good work, Id."
<Seraphna> *has
<Jackieness> <Lana> *flops into a seat*
<Seraphna> **Talia bounces on her chest**
<DeathStar> *Gwen hops off, carrying a ton of food and approching the building with Bix, A door man seems to be guiding them upward*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX seems to awkward lay the bike on the ground before following
<DeathStar> <Sen> Can I get you anything else?
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Who's the door man?
<Seraphna> Talia> Fish!
<SaraLappy> <Erica> But no, you've been very gracious as I'd ever expect from you, Sen.
<Seraphna> Talia> All the fish!
<DeathStar> <Sen> Just someone we have to pick up packages and turn away people typically on the ground level. It is unusual people come by air
<DeathStar> *Sen eyes Talia, eyebrow cocked* I will see what I can find
<DeathStar> *she slides out*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Sorry, I know it was a bit rude. We just don't have much in terms of resources. *she says to Sen before she leaves*
<Seraphna> **Talia bounces happily**
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats idly around the room.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "We're new to this place... and not in the way you might think."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I'm sure Tora's scans have already shown that.
<DeathStar> *the door opens from a study and a small figure works their way over to them, wearing a kimono* I imagine. And here I thought I was the only one from my reality to come here
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Probably, yes."
<Seraphna> T
<Seraphna> Talia> Hi Tora Dora!
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I'm from Mars!"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Time travel.
<DeathStar> *Tora stands there; the odd thing is her hair is not white like in the future, making her look more like Taiga, though the brown is faded a bit*
<DeathStar> <Tora> So? *to Lana*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> It's been a while, Tora. Although I suppose to you we've not yet met. *she stands and holds out a hand* Erica Hildegard.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> We're from a different time from your reality.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...sorry... get nervous meeting newish people..."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "From the future to the ancient past to... now."
<Seraphna> Talia> We gonna go back to the future after we wake up Simon Smartypants.
<DeathStar> *Tora takes the hand* I see. That could explain a few things. The time flow of this reality is much different. I just recently left my world and I was sent back much further into the past of this world
<DeathStar> *Gwen and Bix step in with the food at the same time Sen arrives with sardines, setting them down. Gwen plops into a seat, tired*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Yeah. This timeline eventually converges with your own. This group that I've brought is a mix of those from this and the other. I myself am from a world called Kumen -- a world you will eventually go and colonize.
<Seraphna> **Talia leaps on the sardines and they vanish before she tackles Gwen, turning into a girl and rooting about the food for her sandwich**
<Xanatos> 6* BIX tilts his head.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Bix pedal. Gwen tired?
<DeathStar> *Tora takes a seat, listening silently* I see. *it is clear she is taking this into account, moving over to a stack of papers*
<DeathStar> *pulling something out, she the paper out on a table*
<DeathStar> *lays
<SaraLappy> * Erica looks over at it
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I forget what our main goal coming here was for again. Was it to have them help us get to Simon or was it to make sure they maintain the timeline?
<DeathStar> *it seems to be the plans for the Aquarius - though it's clear it is missing the spirit engine schematics and other key features*
<Xanatos> <BIX> Tora. Sen. 6* He waves at them both with a smile, still having the burger visor on.
<Seraphna> **Talia sits in Gwen’s lap and munches a triple decker fish sandwich** …We must save this planet to protect the fish sandwich.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Oh, the Aquarius plans."
<DeathStar> <Tora> Seeing your ship was a bit of a give away due to the fact I hadn't finished figuring out how to make this ship run
<Jackieness> <Lana> *looks at Id* "For forgot? Is that possible? Do you need me to run a diagnostic when we get back?"
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "It's quite possible the two goals are the same."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Our goals keep changing as more time passes by.
<DeathStar> <Celes> *to Id* The fact is getting Simon out might not be the whole story
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Yeah, our ship's the Aquarius -- your master work. And it runs, all right. Does it even run. It's a beautiful ship, Tora, and it gets better all the time. We're from the future. We're here to preserve the timeline, I believe -- and to retrieve our friend, Simon Martz.
<DeathStar> *Tora taps her fingers on her arm* Alright, let me ask a few questions then, to see if I can be of help. You're here to get Master Simon. And I'm guessing it has to do with the quakes going on. And you say we're all going to this planet Kumen you're from
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'm surprised there's not more magitech in the design... but I suppose it'd be rough right now..."
<DeathStar> <Tora> So if we're going to that planet, that means we leave this place?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Ah... yeah..."
<Xanatos> 6* BIX tilts his head, mouthing Martz to himself.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Yes. Whatever this planet has designed to stop them it fails essentially.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Sorry to be the bearer of bad news."
<DeathStar> <Tora> I'm from another Earth. I came here because.... Hm
<DeathStar> <Tora> The point is I'm not attached to this place particularly. It's not exactly a friendly place
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Then I would start focusing on creating an escape plan.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> This Earth is unfortunately doomed. It's best to work on the plan to get away from it -- which is what you did originally.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Do we know that the Earth itself is destroyed?"
<DeathStar> <Tora> The fact is the Terran Empire has a pretty good death grip on things.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> It's not destroyed in so many words. It's to be sealed off behind a barrier to try to contain the Reality Quakes, and abandoned.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "This is like a reality where the bad guys won."
<DeathStar> <Tora> We corporations might be able to do a little because we supply money and ships
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Overtaken by wildlife... and cats. That's how it was when I saw it, all those years ago -- all those years in this planet's future.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Oh. I was just about to suggest that might be possible, too."
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Kumen will be a world founded on the power of the Corporations.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> The reality quakes take over the Earth and threaten to take over the entire universe. So they sealed Earth up with tech
<SaraLappy> <Erica> The Terran Empire... ceases to be. Why, I don't rightly know.
<Seraphna> Talia> A planet of cats. The best kind of planet.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hmm. I wonder if the PAX ship is what's used to seal the planet.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Not if you're not a cat, Talia.
<Seraphna> Talia> But I am a cat.
<DeathStar> <Tora> It sounds to me there's more to these quakes than we know if it's sealed up. *looks up* That might be it. The PAX is a war ship here called the Imperial Ship
<SaraLappy> <Erica> The quakes are the two universes colliding. Disasterously.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> The ultimate result is a partial and catastrophic merger.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Universes' Merged. Right/Wrong?
<SaraLappy> <Erica> They eventually merged safely. But this was the wrong way. If you'd seen what Yu and I saw...
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Some of this universe merged over. A lot of it died.
<DeathStar> <Tora> *makes note of the universe thing - likely beginning her quest down the road to battle it*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Buildings half-merged with each other... massive destruction.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> It's not a good thing
<SaraLappy> <Erica> It's also the reason Yuki and the rest of the... Reality Strikers, was it? ... came to this universe.
<DeathStar> <Tora> Alright, I'll use my CorSec connections to look into this and see if there is an escape plan. If not, I'll use CorSec to begin funding such a project
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I took the name from Mom's old gang
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Heh, I mean, I try to take all this stuff in, Yu -- it's just a lot, ya know.
<DeathStar> <Tora> *Stands up* Ah, before I go - do any of you need questions answered about this world?
<DeathStar> <Tora> I might be tied up for a bit
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "So... this Earth got sealed away, and was abandoned... but the rest of the universe merged?"
<Xanatos> <BIX> Question: Fast food. Meat real?
<DeathStar> <Tora> I have no idea
<DeathStar> <Sen> I'd avoid it
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Do you know where exactly we can find Master Simon if he doesn't come to meet with us as we've been told he will?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> We only know of Kumen and Geyze having been brough over, Ceilidh.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Fair."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "WE were wondeirng if you might have a archive of this reality's technologies that we could study."
<Xanatos> 6* BIX slowly nods at Gwen as if to say 'told you'.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> As well, Id has been seeking technological records
<SaraLappy> * She nods to Lana
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Can I have access to...yes as Lana has said.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Oh yes, we want to record as much of this reality as we can for when... you know."
<DeathStar> <Tora> There's not a lot to be had technology wise. Terran basically takes the technology of the other races and uses it for themselves
<DeathStar> <Tora> I haven't noticed that much difference between the worlds.
<SaraLappy> * Erica nods, having figured as much, but did her due diligence
<SaraLappy> <Erica> There's that portal tech...
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hmm how do I explain this proper. While I do not believe I will find much here more advanced then what I already know, I'd be remiss to possibly miss out on something small.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "... I understand that."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "A different thought over tea could have led to somethign new and different that eas missed in our reality."
<DeathStar> <Tora> The Terran hold onto everything in their military.
<DeathStar> <Tora> They have an irrational fear of it being turned against them
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It isn't completely irrational.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Yeah, I figured as much. Thank you, Tora. We just... there must be some reason we've been brought here. Wonder what else we may have overlooked...
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Geeee... I wodner why."
<DeathStar> <Tora> You need contracts to look and study it
<Xanatos> <BIX> Came here: Warn Tora. Mission success!?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "We could record cultural data, I suppose."
<Xanatos> <BIX> Oh. Get Simon.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I have already downloaded most of their holo net, Ceilidh.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Maybe Simon might know stuff!"
<DeathStar> <Sen> Do you want to stay here while Mistress Tora works?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Well, that's impressive."
<Seraphna> **Alita sighs a bit** Yes we are here to give him after all.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I'm currently dumping useless things.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "That being said... most of this Earth's tech didn't really make it to future Kumen."
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Simon seems like our next step, it's just a matter of how. It'd cause less trouble were we to meet with him officially, but they did make it sound like he's incredibly busy
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Tora, would you like to have access to the Aquarius so that you can finish yours?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "That suggests that maybe, just maybe the Corporations ran the entire evacuation and keft the military government behind to die on their hill."
<SaraLappy> <Erica> We have a manual on the Aquarius that details all the systems, admittedly
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Much as I hate to say you're wrong... are you sure they're useless?"
<SaraLappy> <Erica> It certainly seems plausible at this point, Lana.
<DeathStar> <Tora> If I just study the ship, I'd skip several steps and wouldn't understand anything
<DeathStar> <Tora> I'd rather build
<Xanatos> <BIX> Tora: Pure mind.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> She has a point. Besides that, the Aquarius itself won't be completed for a long time, yet.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "It's a good mindset."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Yes. They are nothing but entertainment minded things. Nothing educational.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Don't give up, though, Tora. You're one of the greatest minds this universe will ever see.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *snaps fingers* "Bread and circuses, Id."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Even mere entertainment can provide valuable cultural information!"
<DeathStar> <Tora> If you are right about the PAX. *She pauses at the door* I'd look into the person who runs it - maybe Simon might be tied to it.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Deleted.
<DeathStar> <Tora> Sen can aid you if you need it
<DeathStar> *Tora steps into her offices to get CorSec up and ready for them*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Look into PAX, huh... well, I trust the President's-- I mean, Tora's judgment.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I would hate if the entertainment you were deleted was the something small you missed out on."
<DeathStar> <Sen> Tora might need a few days to shift CorSec in the direction you need
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If it was, I would not have deleted it.
<DeathStar> <Sen> In the meantime I will be here to provide you rooms and shelter, as well as petty cash
<SaraLappy> <Erica> That'll help us a great deal, thanks.
<Xanatos> 6* BIX blinks at the petty cash, quickly looking at Gwen.
<Alicia> * Ceilidh sighs.
<DeathStar> *Gwen slumps in chair*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah?" *looks at Gwen too*
<Xanatos> <BIX> Sold: 452 Murder cows.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> I guess we'll start looking into the PAX-- the Imperial Ship. While we wait for our chance to meet with Simon.
<Xanatos> 6* BIX considers.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Cow patties.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I can bring up what information is available on the holonet about the Imperial Ship if you want.
<Alicia> * Ceilidh starts downloading movies and similar from the holonet. "Please."
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Make it so.
<DeathStar> <Sen> Let me look into the Imperial Ship
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Well, if anyone can do it, it's you.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Sen will take care of it seems.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Its probably going to just be propaganda."
<DeathStar> *Sen uses the CorSec connections for them* It seems a commander that the President trusts runs it
<Seraphna> **Talia eats sardines, purring**
<DeathStar> <Sen> Due to the high profile position.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Even the comedy?"
<DeathStar> <Sen> I'm not I can get a meeting with you. The commander is the little sister of the President.
<DeathStar> <Sen> I'll see if I can find a weakness in her schedule to run into her
<DeathStar> *Gwen mumbles a moo sound on floor*
<SaraLappy> * Erica eyes the card she had in her pocket
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Things are lining up a bit...
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah, Gwen?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> You think the number will work?
<DeathStar> *she asks*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> 3 burgers and a milkshake please
<SaraLappy> <Erica> We were given it by X, I think if we approach it very formally... *she holds the card out to Sen*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Most likely. Probably wouldn't hurt if Liana called it.
<DeathStar> *Sen takes it* Do you wish me to try? *she glances at Liana*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Yeah. She handed it to me since I'm Captain of the operation, but...
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Well, I suppose I should give it a try, unless you think this Sen lady is more able
<SaraLappy> * She eyes her
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Does Sen have more rapport with Cran?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Or X?
<DeathStar> <Sen> I simply help run the business
<DeathStar> <Sen> That might put me off on a bad foot
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Then Liana should. I do not feel it wil lgo wrong.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> All right. Liana, then. I guess we'll be calling that woman after all.
<DeathStar> *Sen pulls out a giant phone*
<DeathStar> <Sen> This is secure
<SaraLappy> <Erica> What the fu--- Is this in style?
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Are phones big again?
<DeathStar> *Sen looks innocent*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> ... Right. Right. The past.
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats away from the group, looking at things
<DeathStar> <Sen> Does it clash?
<SaraLappy> * Liana takes it and eyes the card, dialing the number
<Seraphna> Talia> Is that a data thingy?
<DeathStar> *after a bit a voice answers* <Voice> Yes? Who is this?
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Excuse me for bothering you, I was referred by Mrs. X -- my name is Liana Windrunner-Hapian
<Seraphna> **Talia calls out** I’m Talia!
<SaraLappy> * Erica deadpans
<Xanatos> <BIX> BRIGADOON 9!
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Shush."
<DeathStar> *Gwen stuffs a milkshake in their mouths*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> You know, that sounds like the name of a holo show
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Is that really your name, BIX?
<Xanatos> 6* BIX pauses with a mouth of milkshake and nods
<DeathStar> *hearing the others call out* <Voice> Is this...some sort of joke>
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Eh, who am I to judge
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Pardon me, I'm in a bit of a crowd at the moment
<Xanatos> <BIX> Designation B-IX. BIX. 6* He says after swallowing.
<SaraLappy> <Liana> We were calling because we've been trying to get through to a friend of ours, Simon -- as well as learn more about, uh. *she eyes the other* the Imperial Ship? *unsure she heard right*
<DeathStar> <Voice> *a little more serious* Ah. I ... think I understand. *pause, clearly doing something on their end* Tell you what, I'll meet and talk with you. How does tomorrow evening sound?
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Tomorrow evening sounds great, I'm sorry for any inconvenience I may be causing you here and am thankful that you're willing to meet
<DeathStar> <Voice> *gives an address to meet* I will see you there
<DeathStar> <Sen> The connection has ended
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is suprising just how helpful everyone we've run across has been.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Considering how authotarian this place seems to be.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> In fairness, we have superior, unknown technology
<SaraLappy> <Erica> And have already demonstrated advanced knowledge
<DeathStar> <Sen> I would becareful, it this person doesn't help, I do not think any other person can get you on the ship. For example, the Imperial Ship is in a state of a lot less power compared to our PAX
<SaraLappy> <Erica> We actually have the upper hand, diplomatically speaking
<Xanatos> <BIX> Be Kind. Be True. Other return. To You.
<DeathStar> <Sen> So be sure not to let them have the Aquarius
<ChadWinters`> <Id> They have numbers though.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> That, I know. The Aquarius is not something I'm eager to part with. *she looks wistful*
<DeathStar> <Celes> Why would their ship be less powerful than the PAX?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "They probably don't know how to keep it fully functional."
<DeathStar> <Sen> Because they have no Progenitors. The fact the Aquarius has various systems even I have not understood yet would not be lost onthem
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "No Erevis on this world?"
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Speaking frankly, if it came down to combat, we have a working Spirit Engine -- a working and highly refined one, at that.
<DeathStar> <Sen> Killed by them
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "... well, that was a mistake."
<Seraphna> Talia> These people mean.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> ... Poor Erevis...
<ChadWinters`> <Id> So the Aquarius by itself could take down an entire region? Interesting.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "It's not like I don't understand, but..."
<SaraLappy> <Erica> I strongly believe that if push came to shove, it could, though we'd never wish to do so
<DeathStar> <Sen> According to the logs we could access, Erevis manifested like she did in this world having taken over Katrina's body
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hmmm. Then I imagine the war back home was ended rather quickly because of it.
<DeathStar> <Sen> They saw it as a being killing one of their own and did not try to "understand" her.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Then how are they supposed to fiht the Dark forces?"
<SaraLappy> <Erica> They aren't.
<DeathStar> <Sen> I don't know, with this quadrant wrapped up maybe there was no war
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Wrapped up?
<DeathStar> <Sen> They subjugated every race. The Tsivrixsh, the Erusians, the minor races
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Oh, you meant it that way. Yeah.
<DeathStar> <Sen> They even have the maka working for them in a limited capacity. To "deal with magical enemies"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Or the Dark forces never mde their move openly, so when they do move, they are at super-full strength."
<SaraLappy> <Liana> In any case she'll meet with me tomorrow evening
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I wouldn't be surprised if they never realise the Dark forces are even attacking until they lose."
<SaraLappy> <Erica> This has been easy enough so far that I'm starting to get a bit anxious, admittedly
<DeathStar> *Ben comms Erica*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Erica here. What's up?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Liana, its a total trap."
<DeathStar> <Ben on comms> I think we're still being watched. I've picked up a few Maka police officers in the area now and again and Mireille keeps mumbling about things and seems to be running a slight fever. What's the plans for tonight?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "We should have some people hang back, at least."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Sounds like they're getting ready to pounce.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> ... *rubs her arms*
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats over to BIX. 1"How was your day at work?"
<SaraLappy> <Erica> We'll hangar the Aquarius and some of us will stay on board. I definitely do feel like their real goal here is our knowledge and our ship -- that gives us the upper hand. But this is a fascist state. They'll take it if they can.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Sen, you should assume this puts you and President Tora under scrutiny as well
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "So, what's the plan, and can we even assume that Simon's working willingly?"
<Seraphna> Alita> …A fever?
<DeathStar> <Sen> We understand. We'll try to speed up things. Even governments need money and if the world is ending, that might give us leverage
<Xanatos> <BIX> Crushed - Gwen's soul.
<Seraphna> Alita> Fo spirits get sick?
<SaraLappy> <Erica> I'm going to head back to the ship. I'm worried about Mirei.
<DeathStar> *Gwen babbles about fries*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> They can
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ahhhh... we need to calm Gwen down."
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Mireille's health also is tied to the ship
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Something about a snake... feels like... oh, they absolutely can get sick."
<DeathStar> <Yukik> We've proven that
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I will note of his weakness incase he were to ever go evil.
<SaraLappy> * Erica turns to go to the elevator
<Jackieness> <Lana> *blinks and then resorts to extreme measures by smothering Gwen against her chest*
<DeathStar> *Gwen calms down*
<DeathStar> *as they return to the ship, Neekito jumps down and walks with those going into the Aquarius*
<SaraLappy> <Liana> I think you just deprived him of oxygen...
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Enemy definitely in the area. Probing for weakness
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Neekito. Did you see anything?
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Sams-- Ben told me. About how many?
<DeathStar> *Neekito points* Been seeing shadows around the ship. About 3 shadows studying the ship
<SaraLappy> <Erica> 3 of them...
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Also one shadow near engines
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Near the engines? That's especially concerning.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Fight shadow? 6* He stands up and makes a fist
<DeathStar> *Celes shivers* I wonder if they plan to learn how to stop us
<Seraphna> **Talia goes cat and curls around Gwen’s neck**
<SaraLappy> <Erica> *taps comm* Ben. We can assume the ship may have been sabotaged. I'm coming back aboard, we're going to engineering.
<DeathStar> <Ben> Right. I'll run system checks.
<Alicia> * Ceilidh activates her Dark One DNA, and Gitarri too if she can do both at once, to watch out for intruders
<SaraLappy> * Erica does double time up into the Aquarius
<ChadWinters`> <Id> When would they have sabotaged it?
<DeathStar> *Ceilidh picks up on the shadows watching them*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> The shields should be up
<DeathStar> <Yuki> But it's possible they managed it when landing or they have a way through them
<SaraLappy> <Erica> They're magic. Magic breaks the rules sometimes. Better safe than sardin... ugh. Than sory. *she shakes her head* That damn cat...
<SaraLappy> sorry*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX marches after Erica, ready to fight.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *walks over* "If its magic-protected shields you need, I cna handle that."
<DeathStar> *The lights flicker as they walk through the ship and with it being empty, it makes it feel like something might jump out at any time.* <Celes> Please do, just make sure the Maka don't use it as an excuse
<DeathStar> *Neekito camps out at the hanger entrance incase people enter*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Ah... is it safe to use magic, or will that be throwing up a big beacon saying something big is happening?"
<DeathStar> *Gwen wobbles in and makes himself useful*
<SaraLappy> * Erica makes her way toward engineering, cracking her knuckles
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well, it would help if I could get to a shield systems console..." *looks around* "...ironically could use a Templar right now."
<ChadWinters`> 6Id simply scans for life forms first.
<Alicia> * Ceilidh moves towards engineering, watching for... watchers
<Xanatos> 6* BIX moves around the ship with some familiarity, looking for....shadows!
<Seraphna> **Talia helps by eating fish**
<ChadWinters`> 6Id then scans for Dragoon energy signatures and then Weapon signatures
<DeathStar> *So far it looks like nothing has gotten into the ship, but outside Id does detect some Dragoon signaturs and Weapons - some even familiar, but they're further away on stand by*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *moves over to a shield systems console once they reach engineering*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> We're surrounded by dangerous people.
<DeathStar> *Mire sits on the bridge looking sweaty as Yuki examines her and engineering looks like it's having trouble, flickering with power*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Something's definitely not right here. Who's good with machines? Shame Chelsea's not here.
<DeathStar> <Ben on comms> I can deal with Dragoons to a degree if it comes down to it
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Do you have a way to stop Weapons?
<DeathStar> <Celes> We need to last until tomorrow night
<DeathStar> <Ben on comms> I never tried to be honest
<SaraLappy> <Erica> *c* This is Erica. We've got a power fluctuation down here. I'm looking into it further...
<SaraLappy> * She eases her way over to one of the terminals
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would assume no then. Apart they're easy to plan for but working in tandem, they'll be difficult.
<DeathStar> *as Erica and lana look into it, it looks like it might be tied into Mireille's systems - but what caused her to go sick?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...until we get Simon back, I think I'm your Wrench Wench too."
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Start taking a look then. I'm much obliged.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah, Id, get to the bridge and scan the ship spirit please."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I can help, but... I'm not exactly a mechanic."
<DeathStar> *the shields in one sector drops for a moment and a figure enters the ship*
<Seraphna> Alita> I still can’t turn on the datapad.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "We just had a blip in the shields."
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Where?
<Alicia> * Ceilidh tries to get Alita's datapad working
<Jackieness> <Lana> "This sector right here." *points at the display*
<DeathStar> *Ceilidh turns it on*
<DeathStar> *Neekito heads for the indicated area*
<Seraphna> **It works fine**
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I'll assist you Lana.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Alita, go with Id to the bridge, we need some spiritualist expertise up there. All ship systems seem to feed through the spirit tube up there."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I'm patrolling the lower levels *on comm*
<Seraphna> Alita> **nods and moves to head that way**
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Try not to get jumped, Lana. 6Id floats after Alita, using her as a meat shield.
<Seraphna> Talia> Talia helping Gwen. **munching noises on comm**
<SaraLappy> * Ellie heads up to join Alita on the bridge while Erica stays with Lana, eyeing their surroundings warily
<DeathStar> *Yuki on comms* Mireille seems to be staying out of it. *as she says this the lights dim
<Jackieness> <Lana> *works on the console, trying to get the shields stable while weaving a spell into the systems to block magical penetration."
<Jackieness> *
<DeathStar> *for a bit there seems to be no sign of anything, when there's a flash of an attack near Neekito's sector; then nothing again*
<DeathStar> *Lana manages to do her spell*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "We should be ok now, assuming nohign boarded... uh-oh. I saw a power surge near Neekito."
<Alicia> * Ceilidh watches the systems, trying to make sure nothing gets disabled
<DeathStar> *Lana would note Mireille is putting all her energy to keeping the shields up, even allowing the lights to go in areas*
<DeathStar> <Celes> ... it's getting dark in here
<Xanatos> 6* BIX goes to investigate engineering since there's lighting issues
<DeathStar> *Bix would find the others down there, near consoles*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> What would happen to her if she's cut off from a way to recharge her spirit energy?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "That would not be good."
<Xanatos> <BIX> No Shadow. Mostly empty
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *since she's on the bridge* It be would bad.
<DeathStar> *Gwen checks the area Neekito had the attack, radioing in* No sign of Neekito
<Seraphna> **Alita begins to feed Mirelle Spirit Energy, creating her spirit boost field**
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Perhaps now is a good time to mention there is no spiritual energy on this planet then.
<SaraLappy> * Ellie moves to help Alita
<SaraLappy> <Erica> To a large extent ship spirits can maintain themselves a fair while -- as long as they use the tube to recharge. But it's almost like the ship is running on backup power -- spirit power only. For some reason.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *taps on the console some* "Someone mention to Tora not to make the Aquarius completely dependent upon spirit-based power sources. Eggs in one basket scenario here."
<DeathStar> *Mireille pants, looking a bit better, and the lights kick up in areas.*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Then perhaps you can figure out why she's 'broken'
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I believe this version of the ship can use hyperspace energy and other power
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Is that what was happening?"
<SaraLappy> <Erica> That's the thing -- it isn't. The Aquarius has multiple engines. It seems like te main power is offline.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah..." *tries tracing where ship's pwoer is beign routed to*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Normally this would mean the spirit engines were deliberately engaged, but...
<Alicia> * Ceilidh checks the power systems
<DeathStar> *the power systems seem to be growing weak over all, tied to Mireille's state.*
<DeathStar> *s if there is a problem somewhere*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> *c* Ben, tell me again what you were working on when the ship was brought here?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> You know this ship the best, Erica.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Why are all the power systems doing so badly?"
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Ceilidh, is there something in the system to be causing Mireille to affect the ship?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Hold on..." *tries backtracing everything to find the problem*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh continues checking
<SaraLappy> <Erica> *c* The spirit drive must be engaged even though Mireille isn't even in the tube... perhaps there is a problem WITH the tube, or the main engines may be down.
<Seraphna> **Alita uses her sight to try and find Mirelle’s negative status**
<Xanatos> 6* BIX taps his foot then moves to go explore again specially since gwen messaged in that Neekito is missing.
<DeathStar> <Ben on comms> Due to the lack of crew, I had Mireille connect to the ship so we can control everything from up here? I can disconnect her
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Please disconnect her. We're going to have to make due for a bit.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> We have to get the main engine back up like this.
<DeathStar> *Ben works on doing so; Mireille g asps, looking better even as the ship continues to look like it';s having problems*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> We're undermanned, but with help from BIX and Id we may be able to do it.
<DeathStar> *but it's not going bad at a rapid pace now*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I think we have just enough crew to operate the ship. With Id and my spell console, we might even be covered as long as w edon't get into a firefight."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "If we all work together, I'm sure we can handle things."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would need to interface with the ship if I were to be useful. Otherwise, there's not much I can do.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *goes over to the main engineerign console and checks on the main drive core*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "...I found something. Anyone got an anti-virus?"
<SaraLappy> * Erica moves over next to her, peering around. "...We've still got an invader on the ship, though. Don't forget that."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "What did you find?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Seeing as I cannot restore any spent spirit energy.
<DeathStar> *Bix manages to get a 1 as well and hears footsteps near the exit while this is going on, luggig Neekito over their shoulder. Gwen and Talia nearby*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Someone put a virus in the systems."
<DeathStar> *Mireille pants, slowly recovering*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Tch... well, I'm pretty lousy with the technical end, myself...
<DeathStar> <Yuki> It must have been while we were landing
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> *comms* "I think we found our problem." *points out the virus*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Lana?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "OK, I'll get to work trying to clerar the virus. Secure the ship while I work."
<Xanatos> <BIX> ... 6* he shifts to combat mode and moves quickly in that direciton.
<Seraphna> **Talia blinks and leaps off Gwen, going girl and forming her gear at the same time**
<DeathStar> *Ben rolls his chair over* The enemy isn't moving closer. If it is a virus they are waiting for it to bring the shields down. Mireille must have been fighting to keep it up
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Well, she did good. But I'm not about to let one of my daughters fade out for the sake of this.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *works to quarantine the virus*
<DeathStar> <Mireille> End of world.... serpent....
<Seraphna> **Talia shifts to strike with her sword, careful of Neekito**
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It's possible a standard anti-virus on a datapad can handle it.
<DeathStar> *Lana manages to partially contain it, finding the virus was meant to only stop the shields so that they could put agents in most likely and observe them*
<Seraphna> **Alita blinks** She’s prophesying again.
<SaraLappy> <Ellie> We hear you, Mireille. The serpent? Is it going to eat the World Tree?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "The good news is that this is nothing compared to that virulent Croza AI I had to clean off of Id a while back." *rolls back to the shield console to get the shields back to full*
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Spirit prophecies... bad memories.
<DeathStar> <Mireille> *opens eyes* Routing numbers and information. Data might be corrupted.
<SaraLappy> <Liana> The death spirit came, before...
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Is that what they were called?"
<Xanatos> 6* BIX attempts to get eyes on the Neekito attacker so he can get in close to try and help Talia.
<SaraLappy> * Wait, she wouldn't remember that I think, so ignore the death spirit part probably??
<ChadWinters`> *Only a handful of people remember the death spirit*
<DeathStar> *the person holding Neekito pauses, turning to look around; it seems to be a masked Maka, looking unsure of themselves*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Great. I don't know what a virulent Croza AI is but... great.
<DeathStar> *then dodges Talia*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> An annoyance is what it was.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "And.... locking us down." *taps on the console*
<Seraphna> **Talia spins and also tosses a small fire puff at the Maka** Bad kidnapper! Dark Maka!
<DeathStar> *the systems begin to recover*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh assists in getting everything working again
<DeathStar> *Ceilidh able to connect things and help bring shields and lights back up as Lana does so*
<DeathStar> <Maka> I-I'm not a Dark Maka. Take that back!
<Xanatos> <BIX> Kidnapper!
<Xanatos> <BIX> Neekito-napper!
<Seraphna> Talia> Then put my friend down! Evil act!
<DeathStar> *Gwen helps Bix close things up* <Maka> I'm just taking this person to make sure they are not a threat! I'll bring them back afterward!
<DeathStar> *The Maka forms a wand, blasting Talia's leg to get her off*
<DeathStar> <Maka> B-Back off!
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Honestly, we were probably lucky. The Aquarius' systems are more advanced than what they can probaby lob at us, so the virus didn't have free reign."
<DeathStar> <Maka> They have strange power that can blow up cities!
<Seraphna> **Talia squeaks** Not need to kidnap if really that. M-Meanie!
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Ah. So it's outdated. Makes sense.
<Seraphna> Talia> Only villains take innocent kittens.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Theft = Crime. Masked Maka = Criminal?
<Xanatos> <BIX> Release Neekito. Else: BIX Arrest you.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "You know, I think Tora was actually right... except for a few things like the portals that you described, their tech might actually be just a little behind Suisen standard. Not to sya they aren't a threat if they get serious, but less interesting overall than I initially thought."
<DeathStar> *perhaps overwhelmed by all their calling her a Makai, suddenly a surge of magic goes off in the hanger*
<DeathStar> *rocking the ship and alarms go off*
<DeathStar> <Maka> STOP CALLING ME A MAKAI!
<DeathStar> <Yuki> What's going on?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> *comm* "What just happened? Is it something I should be worried about?"
<Seraphna> Talia> Then no kidnap friend! Or threaten us!
<Xanatos> <BIX> Release Neekito. 6* he repeats firmly.
<Seraphna> **Talia starts draining the magic on reflex**
<DeathStar> *the floor begins to crack with magic energy and Gwen is hit with a magic beam* <Maka> ... *
<Seraphna> **
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Teleport her off.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *goes to a console* "Oh, that looks like a magical pattern. We must have a Maka boarder."
<Seraphna> **Talia leaps at her now angry**
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Can we just teleport her off?"
<Seraphna> Talia> You hurt my Gwen!
<DeathStar> *The maka is tackled and falls over, her magic going even more out of control, dark beams hitting the ceiling and crushing it*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Man, and here I am protecting engineering...
<DeathStar> <Celes> I'll go
<DeathStar> *She hurries*
<DeathStar> *Yuki props Mireille up, who looks better*
<Xanatos> <BIX> .... 6* He looks worried but tries to get hold of Neekito and pull her off to the side.
<DeathStar> *Neekito stirs*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Ow.
<Seraphna> **Talia tosses Neekito to BIX and then grabs the Maka and starts eating mana, mostly to weaken her**
<DeathStar> *Neekito flops on Bix*
<DeathStar> *The Maka panics; a moment or two later, a few floors of the ship explode in magic as Celes arrives*
<DeathStar> <Ben on comms> The enemy is approaching
<DeathStar> <Ben on comms> I think the fight is being used as reasoning
<Seraphna> Alita> Talia is enraged…
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Siiiiiiigh... shields up to full power."
<Alicia> * Ceilidh brings the shields up
<Seraphna> **Talia meets the Makas eyes** Stop or I stop. Be good.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> And we're giving them the perfect excuse by possibly attacking one of theirs.
<Xanatos> <BIX> .... 6* he pats Neekito's head and then runs in to try and grab at the maka and talia and tries to pull them apart.
<Xanatos> <BIX> ENOUGH
<DeathStar> *The Maka has dark magic swirling about, mumbling to herself about not being evil - it's like she's not hearing her when Bix pulls her apart, jerking*
<Xanatos> <BIX> No Fight.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Calm down.
<Xanatos> <BIX> Talk
<Seraphna> **Talia shivers at the dark mana**
<DeathStar> *Celes watches as the Maka peers to the side, stopping*
<DeathStar> *A Dragoon that looks like Vodka* We are requesting you land your ship and power down
<Seraphna> **Talia seems to take effort to stop eyes the Maka**
<DeathStar> <Mireille> .... *waits to finish what she was saying*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> *c* Relay that we'll gladly do so as soon as they withdraw their saboteur, Ben
<Seraphna> Alita> So they send someone on who damages the ship and want to act like we’re the ones in the wrong?
<Xanatos> <BIX> Neekito = Friend. Can't Take. IF Requested. May Comply.
<Xanatos> 6* BIX ushers Talia over to Gwen.
<DeathStar> *Ben does so. The Dragoon and Weapons pause, then the Maka rises, listeningto order, then moves off to leave*
<DeathStar> *Gwen takes Talia, hugging her*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> *c* Let her go. You probably were going to anyway, but... just saying.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Yes. It's a win win plan.
<Seraphna> **Talia breathes hard, then clings to him and heals him**
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I'm good, I'm good
<DeathStar> *the Maka stops at the hanger, waiting to be let out since Lana put the magic shield up*
<Seraphna> Talia> I not like this earth.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> *c* "Why do I feel like something very nasty almost happened?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Because something almost did.
<DeathStar> *Ben lowers the hanger and the Maka floats over to the Dragoon and Weapons, talking to them*
<Seraphna> Alita> Could have been messier.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> As long as they know that WE know they started this, they can't really escalate this further
<Xanatos> 6* BIX moves to check on Neekito then follows the Maka, stopping to stare out at the Dragoon and weapons.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Why not? They could easily spin this to justify to everyone in their Empire.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> They could, if we didn't have the superior weaponry
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I'm going to run diagnostics just to be sure there aren't more surprises... sheesh."
<DeathStar> <Vodka> ... *She makes a face, perhaps not liking what her agent is saying* Apparently the Maka is being jumpe the gun. We will schedule meeting with you in a day or two. Do not be being gone from city
<DeathStar> *The group departs, the maka's head down, twitchty*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I am definitely going to help there."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Thank you, Bix
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Then taking Simon by force will be easy if need be.
<DeathStar> *she looks annoyed at being jumped, moving to check on Ellie, nodding to Talia and Gwen*
<DeathStar> <Ben on comms> They seem to be leaving. It seems they expected their Maka to say something else
<Xanatos> <BIX> Neekito okay????!!?
<DeathStar> <Neekito> She just used a sleep spell on me
<SaraLappy> <Erica> *c* Their attempt to weasel their way around it has failed, for now. Think of this like... because of our own weaponry, we force them to be diplomatic. So their only recourse to try to work around actually dealing with us is to try to overtake our weaponry through other means. You guys did good.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> I'm fine
<Xanatos> 6* BIX nods twice and gives a thumbs up.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> *c* "Glad I did good."
<DeathStar> <Mireille> *speaks, mainly to Erica and those on the bridge*
<Seraphna> Alita> If they try it again they’ll learn we don’t need weapons. I’ll read them a discourse on meteorites.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Wonder how they got the virus into the ship's systems..." *checks the logs so she cna secure it* "...oh, this is so nostalgic. Like when I was just a normal hacker ripping unreleased games from private servers."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would becareful of using your spirit power recklessly. You will not be able to recover it here.
<DeathStar> <Mireille> Been doing calculations and seeing things. Seeing Serpent. Believe he feeds either a Earth to converge with this Earth, or Earth in the future with this after exploding from the tree
<SaraLappy> <Erica> You telling me he has a contingency plan?
<Seraphna> Alita> More that we are working against the contingency. We know this plan failed.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> He needs Kaori to make the tree come fort and all that, so if the loop is to be preserved....
<Xanatos> 6* BIX paces the whole ship now in a patrol, a bit on edge now.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *muses* Either use another Earth or our Earth at another point in time
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Interesting
<Seraphna> Alita> Where is Kaori from by the way? Such a peculiar Kitsune.
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Well... we have to make sure time stays intact, that's for sure... if the Serpent plans to use a different Earth, though, that sounds like trouble.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Huh...only reason to do that is if the Serpent failed in the normal timeline."
<DeathStar> *Gwen tends to Talia for now*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Yu? You're the only one who knows the deal with this Kaori all that well.
<Seraphna> **Talia leans into him, breathing, several cuts from the blast and explosion starting to make themselves known**
<DeathStar> *Mireille goes back to being more emotionless and Yuki examines her* Kaori should be with Hess. I've heard she's training with Wind to get stronger.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> But other than that, she's just doing her own thing
<SaraLappy> <Erica> She's from... nowhere or something, right?
<Seraphna> Alita> Or perhaps here.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Well... Sort of. She was born from the tree kind of.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> But from also Miyuki
<Seraphna> Alita> The tree itself?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Well Centrpoint
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Pre-Tree
<Seraphna> Alita> Ah, the world seed.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I believe the pathways of the renmants of Centerpoint still exist?
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats to the viewport to look out it
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "So, Lana, how much do you know about all this?"
<DeathStar> *it looks clear for now*
<Seraphna> Alita> I’m unsure… I feel like someone closer to this Wind fellow would know.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ehhhh....all secondhand, really. the group when all this went down."
<Jackieness> I wasn't with
<DeathStar> <Yuki> We should get rest and make sure our defenses are up. I don't know what will happen tomorrow
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<Seraphna> Alita> Such an odd name. Was he dedicated to Sylph at birth?
<DeathStar> Date: The Next Day/Evening
<DeathStar> Location: Mega City
<DeathStar> *Celes adjusts one of her dresses; so far the Terran Empire has made no attacks and several reality quakes have occurred. A building down the street has become fused with another, leading to some panic in the streets*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> So are we ready for this?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I may have come up with a way to pull their attention away from us if we need it.
<Seraphna> Alita> Are we ever?
<DeathStar> *it looks like the address is a dance club*
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Ready is relative, I'm as prepared as I can be for this meeting with a person I've never met, to work out a deal on tenuous basis
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It'll work out, Liana.
<DeathStar> *Celes pulls Liana close to her*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Are we all going?"
<DeathStar> <Neekito> There was no rules against more than one of us
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Eh, flying by the seat of your pants is the Adventurer's way
<DeathStar> *as the group nears the building, it looks like a popular club*
<DeathStar> *a line down the street*
<DeathStar> *bouncers stand there, eyeing people with a glare*
<Seraphna> Alita> Well I can get in.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...h...how do I look?"
<DeathStar> *Mire runs up*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX tilts his head and looks at the line with confusion
<Xanatos> <BIX> Busy building.
<SaraLappy> * Liana just smiles. She's uncomfortable with this kind of... futuristic (to her) entertainment, but she'll manage
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Very
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "What's up, Mireille?"
<DeathStar> <Mire> Am here to club. *she says, showing some emotion for once8
<SaraLappy> * Erica waves a hand. "If they'll let her in, I'll allow it"
<Seraphna> **Alita approached the bouncers**
<DeathStar> *Mire beams, hugging Erica's arm*
<DeathStar> *The bouncers eye them*
<DeathStar> <Bouncer> Back of the line
<DeathStar> *which will take hours*
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Yes, yes...
<Seraphna> **Alita tosses her hair, and her pheramones**
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Or, we have money
<DeathStar> *Somewhere Gwen moans at the money comment*
<Seraphna> Alita> But that’s awfully far back, couldn’t you two boys let us through~?
<DeathStar> *Celes shows the petty cash they got from Sen. The bouncers eye it, then Alita, then wave the group through, paushing Mire* No drinking. *they put a special thing around her wrist*
<DeathStar> *And stamp her hand*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *shuffles in*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX pauses.
<Alicia> * Ceilidh quietly enters
<Xanatos> <BIX> Hand tattoo. Please. 6* he holds his hand out
<Seraphna> **Alita smiles and leads them through, blowing the bouncers a kiss**
<DeathStar> *they eye Bix, but give him one too*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX beams and follows after, showing his stamp to Mire
<SaraLappy> <Liana> BIX is very fashionable! *she confirms to him*
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats with the group
<DeathStar> *inside is surprisingly not a loud place, but has rather interesting music and looks like a rather pretty club, laid out for people who enjoy dancing to different kinds of music. Due to the size, it's not over crowded and even has VIP rooms to dance with people you want*
<DeathStar> *Mire beams a bit, being a bit more like her old self around Erica*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "This is actually a better place than I thought it'd be."
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Okay, kiddo. Just don't let any weird men trick you.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah... reminds me of the Luci club on Kumen."
<SaraLappy> <Liana> I'm mostly surprised that my hearing is intact
<ChadWinters`> 6Id scans for any Weapon/Dragoon/Maka signatures nearby
<DeathStar> *there is a bar with people sitting at it. Their target seems to be at the VIP room waiting for them
<DeathStar> *Mire runs around*
<DeathStar> *Celes nods to the VIP room with a bodyguard*
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Well, I'm going to look for this... Cheryl's sister. Probably one of the rooms for important people...
<DeathStar> <Celes> Up there?
<SaraLappy> * She takes note of Celes' suggestion and moves that way
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah, BIX stay with Mire."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I imagine it is either Angela or Zephyr.
<DeathStar> *Mire plays on the dance floor until everoyne figures out where they want to be*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Or perhaps Mem.
<Seraphna> Alita> You’d think she’d have given us more detail.
<DeathStar> *the 5 VIP rooms all seem to be in use, but only VIP room 2 has a boy guard*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I know, right?
<Xanatos> 6* BIX salutes and sticks with Mire
<SaraLappy> <Erica> Probably has reason to be secretive, which is a bit concerning. We were told this wouldn't look good on us.
<DeathStar> *The body guard studies them as they walk up the stairs*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I... I'll stay out here."
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Can you find who this room is registered to? *to Id*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *heads to the bar*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Are you asking me to access this clubs servers?
<Seraphna> **Alita gives the Bodyguard a smile**
<DeathStar> *Lana would find plenty of "commoners" out here enjoying the bar and dancing on the main dance floor. Mire is wiggling and doing silly dances*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> It should be easy, right?
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Do they all have the same last name? *she asks Id*
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Cheryl and her sisters
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Sisters is relevant with Dragoons. It's hard to say how closely this follows ours. 6Id makes his way into the clubs servers.
<DeathStar> *Mire does a dance she saw Erica and YUki do once - a lewd one*
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Oh, I just figured if they had thes ame last name, we could simply ask for "Ms. Last Name"
<SaraLappy> * Luckily for Mirei, Erica is not watching
<Seraphna> Alita> The ones I met have different ones but I imagine this Cheryl goes by Cran.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I doubt the sister is called Cran."
<DeathStar> *the club servers are unprotected and no rolls are required*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX looks uncomfortable and tries to shield Mire from sight
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It would appear these are well protected. Give me a moment.
<DeathStar> <Celes> The way X talked, it sounds like the sister is no fan of things, despite running things
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Done. 6Id access them to see if they even have names on them.
<Seraphna> Alita> I highly doubt the dark haired one goes by Zhenmei in this time.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *orders some ginger ale mixed cocktail*
<DeathStar> *The bartender looks a lot like Barry*
<DeathStar> *cleaning his glasses*
<DeathStar> *no doubt an ancestor*
<DeathStar> *Mire blinks at Bix, then dances more normal*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Understandably so, they are not using a name we would recognize.
<DeathStar> *Celes dances with Liana while they wait*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Rum and Ginger Ale please."
<DeathStar> *The bartender nods and prepares it for Lana* You look depressed.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Alita, please check room 3 for us.
<DeathStar> *Celes holds her hands, holding her close and sways*
<Seraphna> **Alita approached it**
<DeathStar> *Yuki nabs her Erica and does the same
<DeathStar> *Alita would find Room 3 is a sex role play room. As Alita nears it, the people inside pull her inside, figuring she is here to fill one of the spots*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ahhhh.. I don't know about depressed, but I don't usually go clubbing."
<DeathStar> *no doubt Id tricked Alita*
<DeathStar> <Bartender> I get it
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I am not sure if it's the room with an old man, someone named Kalam, a young man with no name or one named Lark.
<Seraphna> **Alita shrugs, she was getting hungry anyway**
<SaraLappy> * Ellie makes an odd face
<SaraLappy> <Ellie> Kalam...?
<DeathStar> *Celes pauses in her dance, glancing at Liana*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Why does that name cause a reaction?
<Xanatos> 6* BIX does such notable dance moves like the sprinkler and the running (robot)man.
<DeathStar> *Mire claps*
<SaraLappy> <Ellie> One of the Summoni of Geyze
<DeathStar> <Celes> She is the Summoni leader, yes
<DeathStar> <Celes> And a powerfrom Dragoon/Dragon
<DeathStar> *powerful
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That would be the room with the guard.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "But not... alright, that's probably her sister."
<SaraLappy> <Ellie> Wait, really? Really?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "And... you know... that's probably because I'm not that good with the whole social stuff."
<DeathStar> <Celes> You did not know? *to Ellie*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> All dragoons are considered related.
<SaraLappy> <Ellie> I just assumed she was someone born uh... more contemporarily
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is a good thing you are here to recognize these names, Ellie.
<DeathStar> <Celes> She is considered one of Kumen's oldest Dragoons.
<SaraLappy> <Ellie> Guess that's our bet, huh...
<DeathStar> <Celes> But decided to move to Geyze
<SaraLappy> <Liana> So as expected, the room with the guard?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Then you should be the one to talk to them since you know them the best.
<SaraLappy> <Ellie> Summoning isn't even a thing yet
<SaraLappy> * Liana moves over toward the room with the guard in front
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Well, I'm not going to be any help, unless I can somehow use my status, which is unlikely."
<DeathStar> *the body guard studies them* Name?
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Liana Windrunner-Hapian
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Over there is my wife Celes
<DeathStar> *The bodyguard taps his ear and opens the door* Go on in
<SaraLappy> * Liana goes into the room
<Seraphna> **Alita steps out fixing her dress abs looking satisfied, moving to join the others**
<DeathStar> *The group is allowed inside; Mire peers up, wondering if she should follow or play with Bix*
<DeathStar> *sitting inside the large room with several seats and it's own personal dance floor, is Zephyr, with long, long hair.*
<DeathStar> *she has a drink and seems to be musing on things, wearing casual clothes and one would not know she was part of the Terran Empire here*
<DeathStar> *Celes and Yuki take their seats*
<SaraLappy> * Liana curtseys in greeting as she enters the room and comes before Zephyr
<DeathStar> *Zephyr peers up, her eyes a dark color of thought* Welcome, Liana and her friends. I'm guessing you wanted to meet me because of my sister
<Seraphna> Alita> Yes… now I see the resemblance indeed… **she muses**
<DeathStar> *as she says this, the room shakes a little from a mild quake*
<Alicia> "...ah. Umm... yes." *curtseys awkwardly*
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats in, briefly scanning Zephyr to confirm who it is. 1"Apparently what we're gunning for keeps changing."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *studies Id*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Oh, no, there's just a lot of steps."
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Yes. It seems like this world is in peril but more than that we have been unable to meet with our friend Simon or learn more about the Imperial Ship and other parts of... the situation on this world right now
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes. They predict this planet has only a few decades in it
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "That seems likely."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Terrifying, isn't it, that some alternate planet is appearing on your own?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That seems a conservative bet.
<Seraphna> **Alita frowns a bit realizing something**
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> But the Imperial Ship and Simon
<DeathStar> *She repeats those two terms* Why do you want to know about those?
<SaraLappy> <Liana> Simon is our friend, we knew him before he arrived here
<Seraphna> Alita> Most importantly Simon, yes.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Simon is an old friend. And the Imperial ship is something of a curioisity.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Simon is an old friend, yes."
<DeathStar> *Zephyr studies Id a bit more* Interesting. *she murmurs*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX shouts Simon is an old friend from the dance floor, actually he's doing the worm.
<Sara> <Erica> As for the ship, we believe it may be useful for containing the situation. *she bluffs*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *just stares at BIX*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Simon is working on a gel and system to try to slow or if not out right stop the incurrusion. He's been with my sister working on the threat. The two are ... very close.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That is twice you've seem focused on me. Is there something I can answer for you?
<Sara> <Liana> Are you suggesting that they are lovers?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I don't believe he can stop the incursion."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> If it fails, it's believed the incursion will continue and spread beyond Earth and more planets will begin to have their counter parts appear and do the same to them, then the galaxy will have it happen
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> So the Imperial Ship and a series of platforms are being designed to try to "Stop" everything. But it'll take a long time to design properly and a group of people will have to remain behind to run them; sucks huh?
<DeathStar> *she eyes Id* Oh, that's because your technology is much like an old boyfriend's.
<DeathStar> *to Liana* Yes, I am indicating that
<Sara> <Erica> They aren't wrong. The incursion, or convergence if you will, will not be stopped whatever happens.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "That's going to make things awkward."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I'm surprised you would see something similiar to my technology.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I spent some time helping him before the military went to shit
<Sara> <Liana> Went to shit? What happened?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Well, first EarthGov had a duty to explore and learn about other worlds. Then after the Ridiarium War and problems with the Tsivrixsh, it was decided to make an Empire that took over threats
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> And Cheryl was selected to lead it
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm just here to keep her on the straight and narrow.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Who decided that, anyway? It wasn't a Cartwright, was it?"
<Sara> <Erica> Have you been succeeding?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> He and Cran have been in this together for ages.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If my presence is upsetting, I can leave.
<Seraphna> Alita> Interesting.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> But I can assure you, that I was not created by your old boyfriend.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Sometimes. *she leans forward* But starting tomorrow, CorSec and the military are going to announce plans to colonize a new world. And a lottery will begin.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> And how long was this in plans?
<Sara> <Erica> Through the Jump Gate, correct?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I imagine most Dragoons will be made to stay behind to protect everything. We'll be the sacrifical lambs.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Jump gate? I'm not sure if there is one yet.
<Seraphna> Alita> I imagine some will get out.
<DeathStar> *Zephyr waves Id off* It's fine
<Sara> * Erica shakes her head. "Fair enough..."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *finishes her drink* Anyway, as for how long this was in the plan? I think they just came up with it recently. Tora has been trying to take the reins of it
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Either way, things are going to get crazy beginning tomorrow.
<Sara> <Liana> Vice President Cran said he'd arrange a meeting with Simon for us, but it sounded like it could take forever, and it seems like the last thing anyone has is time.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Indeed. It's one way of admitting defeat so this will cause panic.
<DeathStar> *Zephyr refills her drink* .... I'll take you to see him. Where are you staying? That ship that has everyone in an uproar?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "...mmm."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Yes>
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Really... I'm a little scared of what's going to happen here after the announcement."
<Sara> <Liana> ...Yeah. It's called the Aquarius.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'd also becareful of it. As things get crazier, who knows who might make a play for it. There's going to be a ton of factions at work. I'll come by your ship tomorrow after the announcement and take you to meet Simon
<ChadWinters`> 6Id begins to list the general options of denial, panic, etc for Ceil
<DeathStar> *she downs her drink and moves to leave*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Denial would be the safest result for us..."
<DeathStar> *Celes muses* I guess we better get ready tonight
<DeathStar> <Yuki> So what do you think?
<DeathStar> *she asks everyone as they step out*
<Seraphna> Alita> I think I twisted my brain.
<Sara> <Liana> She seems trustworthy
<ChadWinters`> <Id> On what?
<DeathStar> *the bartender gives Lana a free drink as they all join up, Mire runing over*
<Seraphna> Alita> This Zephyr becomes Kalam.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah, thank you."
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Is she the same Kalam? I mean she has the same build and her face is similiar. But she doesn't look 100% the same
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Or we'd know. Daughter?
<Sara> <Erica> Would you look the same after all those years?
<Xanatos> <BIX> BIX Does!
<Seraphna> Alita> Hmm. I suspect I need to find out how long the Alphas could live for.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Fair enough. *To both*
<ChadWinters`> 6Id gives the expected life span of an Alpha from prime earth
<Seraphna> Alita> Regardless… my husband is her grandchild. Or great grandchild.
<DeathStar> *Alphas are suspected to live between 100 and as old as Guardians can*
<Sara> <Erica> I see
<Sara> <Erica> More mysteries, it seems
<Xanatos> <BIX> Detective time. Solve mystery. Rewrite History.
<DeathStar> <Mire> Go Detective Bix!
<DeathStar> -TBC-
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