The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 428

Session Start: Sun Dec 29 18:14:59 2019
Session Ident: #TAW-Session428
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<DeathStar> Date: 9.5.5999
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<DeathStar> Location: The Academy
<DeathStar> 6* The Alliance has been setting up nearby and the Unit 6 team and the Royals have been asked to attend. Selena peers around the halls of the Alliance building as people are standing around, whispering as the Alliance leaders begin to arrive
<DeathStar> *Gwen adjusts his "nice" clothing in the building*
<DeathStar> *tugging at his neckline repeatedly*
<Seraphna> **Talia behaving for once is dressed prettily in girl mode**
<Seraphna> **Alita is in revealing if still somehow modest robes, her staff of office and the combine colors of the Daemon and Legion kingdoms present**
<Jackieness> <Lana> *is wearing a more fancy version of her normal look, with flowing skirts along with her corset and albow-length gloves*
<DeathStar> *Jules walks past the team, with Mykel walking after him obediently, holding documents, as they enter the chamber; soon Qui walks up and she smiles at the team*
<Alicia> * Asha sits around, her modest but pretty garments contrasting with Sparkling's extreme frills. Sparkling is behaving herself, but seems almost impatient. She hasn't recognised any meaning behind colours, unlike Asha.
<DeathStar> <Qui> You all seem quite impatient.
<Seraphna> **Alita gives her husband a smile as he passes and nods to Jules**
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats about, his black orb shined up a bit, probably from Aya.
<Sara> * Liana is dressed in regal wear; Ellie is dressed in formal casual, looking a little uncomfortable
<DeathStar> *Leaf and Cassava walk into the chambers next and soon Kalam enters, looking half distracted. Heather comes up and hurries inside*
<DeathStar> *Sylph sits on Ellie's head*
<Seraphna> **Jaime steps in, her mud formed into a green gown with brown guilding, a circle of leaves and flowers in her hair, feet bare as usual**
<Xanatos> <Simon> Lady Qui. 6* He bows his head in greeting
<DeathStar> *Selena seems at ease, standing there casually as she curtseys to Qui*
<DeathStar> <Qui> I hear this is something quite important - about the monsters.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *is soon seen, looking a touch cross as she heads for the Alliance chambers*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC remains near the edge, her hair pulled back in a ponytail as she keeps an eye on everyone coming in
<DeathStar> *Riki walks up, looking tired and Ylva leading the way - rumor has it Riki might be stepping down in the elections taking place and Ylva is running*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Is it? Hm. 6* He muses.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *steps into the council chamber and moves to take a seat* "Is everyone here?"
<DeathStar> <Jules> No
<Seraphna> Alita> Mmm, Shinobu is coming yes?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Mmm-hmmm."
<DeathStar> *Jules eyes Sasha with a look - one of those who likely voiced against letting her have a seat on the Alliance. She is more of a city state*
<DeathStar> <Qui> Well I better get inside. I hear you all will be called shortly. Good luck. *she smiles and walks inside and takes her seat. Soon Celes and Shinobu come walking up - together. 20 years ago this would likely be unheard of - the Hapians and Daemons walking together whispering and nodding. Celes smiles to Liana as they walk into the chambers and the guards close the door*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Well. Called upon. That doesn't sound good. *he turns to Simon*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *stands again* "Ah, sister."
<DeathStar> <Celes> Sister. *she smiles* Sorry for the delay. *Shinobu takes her seat.* <Celes> I see everyone is here?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *nods and sits back down* "Yes, we should proceed."
<Xanatos> <Simon> ... 6* He considers that.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Odd.
<Seraphna> **Alita sits by Shinobu quietly**
<DeathStar> *Celes takes her seat* The Hapian Dynasty and Daemon Dark Lands wish to address the problem of the Monster Lord. *Shinobu's face twists darkly, just a little* <Jules> What is the problem? I hear they have been mostly moved themselves off our lands. *Celes takes a breath* <Celes> I think we should call upon those who dealt with the Monster Lord personally before the Dynasty and Dark Lands address their grievances
<DeathStar> *Jules waves his hand annoyedly* Fine. Agreed. <Qui> No objections. *one by one they agree, peering at Sasha*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I second the motion."
<DeathStar> *a guard opens the door and Simon and the others are motioned inside*
<Seraphna> **Alita steps in now, as do Jaime and Talia**
<DeathStar> <Selena> Why do I have a bad feeling. *she touches her stomach briefly and walks inside; Gwen and Erevis follows, Erevis adjusting her kimono*
<ChadWinters> 6Id and SPoC both move in as they see the others start to
<Sara> * Liana and Ellie enter; Liana looks calm, Ellie not so much
<Alicia> * Asha seems in reverie, surrounded by such Important People. Sparkling, less so.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon, BIX, and Xan all step in.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *heads inside as well*
<Alicia> * Sparkling hurries inside, Asha shortly after.
<DeathStar> *Heather studies the team, her tiger features showing as she sizes them up like meat. Jules looks bored and leans back, peering at nothing and Kalam and Qui smile warmly. Cassava and Leaf just look confused*
<Seraphna> **Jaime waves to Cassava and Leaf with a smile**
<ChadWinters> 6Id quickly takes in everyone looking at them, studying each one and creating files for them
<DeathStar> <Celes> I turn this over to the Hapian Dynasty. *she sits as Shinobu rises a little, hands on the table* <Shinobu> I have a few questions on the reports you made on the situation.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon pulls his arms behind his back, tilting his head curiously.
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> You encountered the so called Monster Lord and it was one of these false Gods Earth is chasing
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> And they are in my sister's body, the former Empress of the Daemon Dark Lands, correct?
<Sara> <Liana> Unfortunately, those details are more or less correct
<Alicia> * Asha just looks down, unable to bring herself to say, so glad Liana can say for her
<DeathStar> *Jules pauses, and seems to be paying attention now. Qui and Kalam frown sadly, having actually read the report some*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Destroying the God would result in harming her body, and if there’s a chance she can be brought back... she might like to have that intact.
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> That person has been causing chaos and strife in my kingdom for the past year. Just with her very presence. I have been dealing with rebellions and houses rising up to support her cause. Now the monsters. And I am hearing you want to resolve this peacefully. *she slaps the report papers*
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> Is...this...correct? Instead of dealing with the problem then and there, you let her go?
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Surely there's a way to remove the God without hurting her?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Please do not interrupt as the Daemon Empress airs her grievances."
<Alicia> * Asha just stays silent. This is a touchy subject, and she also doesn't want to interrupt.
<Sara> <Liana> Though I disagreed, that is what the team did
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "...sorry."
<ChadWinters> <Id> This agreement we made was designed as two fold prong. To get her to back off and to give us time for them to return.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Killing her may also have resulted in the monsters rampaging instead of simply going into hiding. The current agreement is why the monsters have held back.
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> And what do you plan to do now? You surely do not trust this body snatcher. Using my sister's body like she pleases and inciting chaos for chaos' sake
<Xanatos> <Xan> Lorelei can remove the god, I sent out a call to them immediately. But I assumed, perhaps wrongly, that you would want your sister's body back.
<Xanatos> <Xan> In case pulling the god out causes her to maintain life. Though I admit I don't know how it works.
<ChadWinters> <Id> Durran is correct. The majority of the false gods cannot be trusted.
<Seraphna> Jaime> There is a chance the monster issue can be settled without any further loss of life.
<Sara> <Liana> Realistically, a body snatcher is one of the most dangerous things that could possibly be on the loose
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> I would rather the person using my sister's body be killed. It is just an empty vessel. She would understand the necessity. And assuming she is alive, what state would she be in after being dead for nearly 7 years
<ChadWinters> <Id> Depending on the species, odds are brain damage or a vegetable.
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> And how long would it take for this Lorelei to arrive
<Xanatos> <Xan> Not sure, they're not on the PAX right now. But I've done the gung ho thing for years and this place seems to be all about finding peace so I followed suit.
<Sara> * Ellie shuffles uncomfortably in place
<Seraphna> Jaime> We’re not sure on the exacts, but they took a teleported with them on their last mission. So it could be any time now.
<Seraphna> *teleporter
<DeathStar> *Shinobu sits down, then faces everyone* I have an announcement to make. I aware the Monsters have "seemingly" moved to the Island. But I do not care. I do not trust this Monster Lord and I will not vote yes on this peace agreement that is being offered to her
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> In fact, I will bring my forces against her
<DeathStar> <Kalam> Shinobu...
<ChadWinters> <Id> Even if that brings repercusions?
<DeathStar> *Shinobu rises* Even if.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan rolls his eyes
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I still believe in peace."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "From the reports, there were inhabitants already on the island, correct?"
<Xanatos> <Simon> My lady, surely you understand that the loss of life from your people would be...extreme.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Those kids? No, we moved them.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Autumn has also agreed to give over the body.
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> Then I hope before my armies are ready, she is true to her word
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "The island with the children was also the island that housed the Ancients machinery. Did you secure the site against the monsters?"
<DeathStar> <Selena> Good point. That stuff couldn't be move
<ChadWinters> <Id> Not to mention. In a strategic sence. She will most likely have fail safes still here to attack the moment you go all in on their island
<DeathStar> *moved
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *looks around* "I am thus forced to aks... did you hand a potential ticking time bomb to this god and her monsters?"
<DeathStar> *Shinobu rises, not looking very rational for once* I suppose, little ball, I will see. *she steps out; Celes waits a moment*
<Xanatos> <Simon> The device is shut down.
<Seraphna> **Alita frowns and follows her out**
<Xanatos> <Simon> You already knew this lady sasha.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I also agreed to help Shinobu if Autumn does not turn over the body in a timely manner
<DeathStar> <Selena> It is missing some parts. Hopefully she can't find them
<ChadWinters> <ID> That is the correct choice, Celes
<Seraphna> Jaime> Not to mention the machine running would potentially kill the monsters. If it’s a time bomb it’s an efficient one.
<DeathStar> <Jules> You? Ho ho. I did not see you having it in you to cause a war
<Alicia> <Asha> "It sounds like it's all up to Autumn. I hope she'll turn over the body before we have to take action."
<DeathStar> *Qui clears her throat* Well. ... after that outburst. Are we going to vote on a peace deal with the Monster Lord? She did move her forces - at least it appears - and stop the majority of the attacks
<DeathStar> <Qui> Which is what Simon wanted in the report
<DeathStar> <Qui> The remaining attacks might be normal attacks
<Xanatos> 6* Simon is staring at Celes.
<DeathStar> *Celes has her eyes closed, hands together* I did say in a timely manner.
<DeathStar> *to Simon*
<DeathStar> <Celes> Not right away
<Xanatos> <Simon> Very well. 6* He says simply
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I recommend that the ones who negotiated this deal go to the island to observe that all is well... and also to inspect the archaeological site there. Once we know that all is well, then we should take this to a final vote."
<Seraphna> Jaime> I'll also reach out to some connections, as I feel we might be able to provide her a suitable body to transfer to.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...and also work out a timeline with this Autumn."
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "So... what should I do?"
<DeathStar> <Qui> I am fine on waiting until the team goes back there
<DeathStar> <Leaf> As am I
<DeathStar> *Shinobu peers at Alita as she reaches her ride8
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I guess you're going to the Island
<DeathStar> <Celes> I will - slowly - get the Hapian forces ready over the next 3 months.
<DeathStar> <Celes> And hope for good news.
<DeathStar> *Celes rises and moves to go, touching Liana*
<Seraphna> Alita> I'll work to get her body back swiftly... but... Shinobu, please give them time? I know first hand our weaknesses against this enemy. It frightens me to think what could happen to our people.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hm.
<Sara> * Liana looks at Celes softly
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Qui, is there any further business?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> *to Liana* We owe the Dark Lands a lot. For how our people have treated them.
<Alicia> * Asha smiles a little at that, though it's a very subdued one. She has a lot to think about.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Plus body snatching ... *Celes makes a face - perhaps recalling some stuff over the years in the past*
<DeathStar> <Shinobu> It will take me a little time to get the army ready. Just a little time. You have until then. *she steps into the carriage*
<Seraphna> Alita> Okay...
<DeathStar> <Qui> I am good
<DeathStar> *stands* Unless you want me to help
<Sara> * Liana gives a little nod toward her beloved
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Lets hurry then."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I suggest you make all haste if you wish to avert a war."
<ChadWinters> <Id> This does not bode well.
<Seraphna> **Alita gains a troubled look, peering downwards, before moving to start making some arrangements.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> <Gwen> *in the manor as they get ready* So. Is it me, or is it crazy that the two powers that seemed least likely to leap into a war are leaping into a war? <Erevis> From the history I ready, the Hapians and the Daemons used to do a lot of fighting. The Hapians 7 years ago was all about expanding and fighting
<DeathStar> *Selena is quiet as she gets geared up*
<ChadWinters> <Id> Sometimes a common goal can change things.
<Seraphna> **Alita muses, peering at Gwen, then Talia**
<Xanatos> <Xan> It's personal. Shinobu is pissed that this person is using her sister's body and is being wreckless about it. Trust me, I'm king wreckless.
<Alicia> <Asha> "At least the war isn't between them this time."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> True. It's just giving me flash backs. Not long ago the kingdoms used to fight all the time. I just don't want to see that again
<Seraphna> **Jaime steps in from a call and muses** I have an idea for getting Autumn another body.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> The Alliance is a new shakey thing
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well... they are unite3d agaisnt a common cause?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *steps into the manor*
<Alicia> <Asha> "I don't want to end up your enemy... or Shinobu's... ever."
<DeathStar> *Selena pats Asha* You won't
<Xanatos> <Simon> What is your idea, Jaime?
<Seraphna> Jaime> We have coma patients and some people frozen on the PAX because their conditions are inoperable. But Autumn might be able to repair them. So I've asked Jennifer to see if there are any viable candidates that she can occupy.
<Sara> * Liana is solemnly quiet
<ChadWinters> <Id> And if Autumn decides that none of these bodies are viable or good enough?
<Seraphna> Jaime> We worry about that if it becomes a thing. But a corpse was good enough for her, a living being might be better.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I bought you some time before the decision is forced on the council. The easiest way to peace will be to ensure that Autumn abandons the body of Shinobu's sister as soon as possible."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Yeah. Lets hope so.
<DeathStar> *to both her and Sasha*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Said person might come out of the exchange healthy and alive where they otherwise wouldn't too. So that's a bright side to this.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I'll wait by the teleporters
<ChadWinters> <Id> And if they are healthy and alive then they've become a slave to this false god then, no?
<Seraphna> **Alita walks with him, looking at Gwen** I need to ask you something.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hm, there will need to be consent from their family, yes? If consent is given and she agrees, then I am okay with it. 6* He gathers his things and readies himself to go.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Depends, we've met a god who took a cancer patient in as a willing host.
<Seraphna> Jaime> She chose half a life living for ages over dying in 6 months.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I think others might too.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Me?
<ChadWinters> <Id> If if Autumn starts doing terrible things, murdering people?
<Seraphna> **Alita nods** Can your Mana support a Familiar?
<DeathStar> *Gwen eyes Alita nervously*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Hm? Mine?
<Alicia> <Sparkling> *to Jaime* "I'm not sure how I feel about that."
<Seraphna> Alita> Yes.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Simon. While you are there, I want you to ensure that the Ancient site has been untampered with."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Id, you present a lot of ifs that might have zero actual bearing, if we thought and acted like that all the time, the world would be doomed.
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC adjusts her gun over her shoulder
<Xanatos> <Simon> Yes, I intend to do that.
<Alicia> <Asha> "If she does, we'll deal with it in time."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I'm not a Summoni I suppose, just not the type that really summons that much. I focus on more making my body stronger
<ChadWinters> <Id> Just playing devils advocate. I do not care if you use a brain dead person. 6He rolls
<Seraphna> Jaime> No matter the if's, we know for certain if we don't free that body, millions of people will die.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> So I guess so
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Good." *nods* "I wish you well, and please be quick. The faster this cna be dealt with, the better."
<Seraphna> **Alita nods** As a final resort... you may need to take Talia's bond.
<ChadWinters> <Id> Or not. If her forces move correctly, the casualties will be minimal
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... what are you planning to do?
<Seraphna> Alita> If there's no other option? My life for my nation's lives seems a fair exchange.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ...
<Seraphna> **Alita smiles sadly** I need to be sure she's taken care of though.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> *weakly tapsh er shoulder* Don't talk like that
<DeathStar> <Gwen> A-Anyway.
<DeathStar> *Selena walks with Liana*
<DeathStar> <Selena> You think this can be resolved, Mom?
<Jackieness> <Lana> *heads over to the teleeporter*
<DeathStar> *Sylph peers down at Ellie* Ellie.
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Why are people so angry all the time? They should just eat frit
<DeathStar> *fruit
<Seraphna> **ALita smiles** It's only last resort. Hopefully someone can see reason.
<Sara> <Ellie> Politics elude me
<Sara> <Liana> Frankly, it should have been resolved a lot sooner, Selena
<Alicia> <Asha> *is about to respond when she realises she doesn't know how*
<Sara> <Liana> I fear someday this group will encounter someone they cannot trust, but will still trust completely
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC moves towards the teleporter as Id floats towards it
<Seraphna> **Jaime moves over, eying profiles Jennifer sends her, mostly blocked out to protect privacy, but enough to give Autumn options**
<DeathStar> *Selena frowns at that idea*
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "What do you even mean?"
<DeathStar> *the teleporters, once used, has them arrive at the dead looking island*
<DeathStar> *Gwen looks around*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *nods and then leaves the manor, heading back to her building*
<DeathStar> *monsters can be seen roaming around, one eating stuff from the tree and looking - wronger*
<DeathStar> *others are guarding the cave entrance*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...yeah... this was not a good idea."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Huh... guess Autumn didn't clean this place up...?
<Alicia> * Asha heads through the teleporter with the others, Sparkling following shortly behind. "...I think we made a mistake."
<Xanatos> 6* Simon glances around and begins to advance towards the cave.
<DeathStar> *the monsters eye the team and the first monster to step forward is a Slime Monster that seems bigger, likely a Slime Princess with her weapon* <Slime> ... Who are you?
<DeathStar> *she seems to be strong, probably going to be another Slime Queen one day*
<DeathStar> <Selena> I wonder if all the Queens are on this island
<Xanatos> <Simon> We are here to speak with Autumn. We are from the Alliance.
<ChadWinters> <Id> One of the monsters looks changed.
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC peers around a bit, clearly on the defensive side
<Alicia> * Sparkling looks over the monsters, trying to figure out which.
<DeathStar> <Slime Queen> ...*she relaxes and walks forward. Standing in front of the cave is a giant monster, a Queen Behemoth. The strength radiating is off the charts*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix came because Simon asked him, but Xan stayed behind.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Whoa... this... is both scary and kind of cool.
<Alicia> <Asha> "I know."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Do you find this place meets your needs? 6* He asks the Slime as they walk.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *nudges Simon and whispers* "...we need to get in there to check the stuff..."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Yeah, is there anything we can do to help make this more comfy for you?
<DeathStar> <Slime Queen> Food
<Seraphna> **Jaime grins** I can't say I didn't see that one coming. You all don't eat plants do you?
<DeathStar> *they are led back down to a path they already know. The gems in the wall glowing*
<DeathStar> <Slime Queen> No
<Seraphna> Talia> Everyone should eat Fish! Except the Fish Monsters.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon considers that with a nod.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *lets out a breath, feeling like a gift-wrapped entree right now*
<DeathStar> *they soon reach the ancient portal that looks odd and Autumn seems to be talking with another Queen Monster - it seems to be a monster that is a giant eye. A Beholder type monster*
<Alicia> <Sparkling> *quietly* "so cool..."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Lady Autumn.
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats along, recording everything. 1"Interesting"
<Seraphna> **Jaime seems keenly interested in each monster Queen**
<DeathStar> <Autumn> I see. *nods and jots notes - the Portal is definitely a Spirit Portal almost, but it's different. Maybe a Spirit Portal once but was changed into something else*
<DeathStar> *Autumn turns* I didn't expect you all back so soon. *she puts her notes up* What can I do for you?
<Jackieness> <Lana> *lowers her voice* "...psssst... that thing is active."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well... we need to secure the part of the deal about getting you in a different body.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Jaime has a list for you to peruse.
<DeathStar> *the Beyolder moves and tinkers with the Portal*
<Seraphna> **Jaime holds out the datapad** These are DNR Coma Patients, they have no real life left to live but I thought perhaps with your power, you could give one of them a new life and satisfy your needs as well. There's pictures of each and their basic conditions.
<Alicia> * Asha watches the Beholder uncertainly
<DeathStar> *it turns toward Asha.*
<Xanatos> <Simon> As you can imagine Lady Shinobu is very...impatient...over the prospect of her sister's body being used in this way. We simply want to speed up this transition, if at all possible.
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats there, letting the meaty flesh bags do the talking as he studies the portal and anything thats changed since they last came here
<DeathStar> <Autumn> *without looking at the list* I told you before that no patient like that match this body. This is a rare body after all.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I thought of that too. If you truly need an Asmodean body, I can solve that with any of these bodies.
<DeathStar> *they seem to be trying be mostly learning how it works and seeing what parts might work. Much like Simon is doing*
<Sara> <Liana> What do you suppose they're doing with that *she softly asks Simon*
<DeathStar> <Autumn> From what I understand, Asmos demons are rare. And you are saying you have a lot of them as coma patients. *she takes the list*
<Seraphna> Jaime> I'm in possession of a magic that can change one's form. The Asmodean magic has a chance of locking you to it's form, but you WANT to be one so....
<Alicia> * Asha seems relieved once she realises this, looking back to the conversation.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I can tell you first hand, you will gain it's powers.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Ah. Transformation magik. *she hands it back*
<Xanatos> <Simon> It is a manipulation of the base body. 6* He explains, not replying to Liana just yet, just watching the portal similar to what Id is doing.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> It is unstable and a pale form of the original. Gaining the powers? Perhaps, but at a weakest form.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> So tell me, why would I want to do this
<Seraphna> Jaime> I can't imagine a body that's degraded from death is much more powerful as is.
<Seraphna> Jaime> When she died, her essence and daemon energy would have depleted with her. You have the body but the potential of it? Surely a nature goddess understands.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> *smiles* Of course. I can tell it means a lot to you. I will think on it. *she holds onto the list* Let me go over it and think
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods** You can keep that datapad as a gift.
<DeathStar> *Selena frowns in thought; Autumn studies Sparkling curiously and muses*
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Anything else I can do for you?
<Xanatos> <Simon> How are your people doing? Resources are scarce here I understand.
<ChadWinters> 6Id talks to SImon through his comm. "Should we ask her what she's learned about the Portal device?"
<DeathStar> <Autumn> It is hard to keep them here since those who need meat sneak off to raid food. So if you want to keep those down, providing some would help
<Seraphna> Alita> Starting trade with the other nations would be good for growth. We can supply the livestock once raided in exchange for some things.
<Alicia> <Asha> "I understand the desire for meat."
<Seraphna> Alita> I for one know many monster parts that can be discarded or... well literally are discards that are prized by our alchemists that would require no harm to your people. Plus a cooperation on this technology may benefit everyone.
<DeathStar> *Autumn pats Alita, then Sparkling* I will get an answer to you by the end of the week on the body situation
<Jackieness> <Lana> *lets out a breath*
<Seraphna> **Alita nods** If not... I would talk with you further.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Yes, monster discardings in exchange for food could be very beneficial to all.
<Alicia> <Asha> "That's an understatement."
<DeathStar> *Selena studies Autumn as she pats Lana* <Autumn> Are you okay there?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ummm... ahhhh? I'm ok..."
<Xanatos> <Simon> This device, I had hoped you would leave it alone, though perhaps that was a naive notion. What intentions do you have with it?
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Monster discardings... Hm. I will see what I can do.
<Seraphna> Talia> Talia needs to talk with fish monsters about fishie empire business.
<Seraphna> **Alita just gives a silent, amused smile**
<Alicia> <Asha> "... that... umm..."
<DeathStar> <Autumn> It is an ancient technological device. I don't know much about it but the Monsters tell me they recognize it
<Xanatos> <Simon> They do? 6* He leans forward, curious.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Interesting... from personal expeirence? Do monsters share their memories genetically over time?
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "That sounds... relevant."
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Yes. *she smiles, a little sadistically* I take it you want to know more?
<Seraphna> Jaime> ...About a lot of things, but yes!
<ChadWinters> <Id> It would be beneficiary for all parties
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Well maybe when you have something to offer in exchange
<DeathStar> *She laughs*
<DeathStar> <Selena> ... *she makes a noise and Autumn pats her head*
<DeathStar> <Selena> ... *she fixes her hair*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Hmph
<Xanatos> <Simon> I believe it's dangerous. I would certainly like to know any more.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...hmmm..."
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Hm. *crosses her arms, studying Simon, Jaime, Liana, Ellie*
<Sara> * Ellie looks a touch sad; Liana looks impatient
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Well. There might be one thing you could give me. *she points at Ellie, poking her and touching*
<Seraphna> **Jaime blinks**
<Sara> <Ellie> ...What.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> I would like to see if my monsters can learn to summon
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Huh?!
<DeathStar> *she falls off her head*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *grinds her teeth*
<Alicia> <Asha> "I think that's up to the spirits."
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Still, I would like to know if it's possible
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...we should...ummm... talk about it first."
<ChadWinters> 6Id studies Autumn for a bit then mesages Simon again. 1"It is odd that she keeps touching people."
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Go ahead
<DeathStar> *she sits down*
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Talk about it
<Seraphna> Jaime> Ohhh...
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Monsters can't learn to summon
<DeathStar> *she puffs her cheek*
<Seraphna> Jaime> I can ask Gnome how she feels if you like. Many monsters are denizens of the forest.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "We'll come back when we have something... right, guys?"
<Sara> <Ellie> I haven't ever heard anything about monsters summoning... so far
<Seraphna> Jaime> Huh? Why not Sylphy?
<Xanatos> <Simon> Technically if they pass the trails and are sentient then they can learn to summon. But this island...then the device was active harmed the spirits.
<Xanatos> (when the device*)
<DeathStar> <Sylph> .. I-- Well... none of them have tried
<Seraphna> Alita> I am part monster and I have three pacts.
<DeathStar> <Sylph> And many monsters hurt the land. And Alita - you are Daemon!
<Seraphna> Jaime> I'm currently part monster and it hasn't affected my summoning... though that might be because of my bond to Gnome being deeper.
<Alicia> <Asha> "So, if the device is deactivated, I don't see why they couldn't?"
<DeathStar> <Selena> Actually, Simon
<Seraphna> **Jaime pulls some vines from between the rock to demonstrate**
<DeathStar> *Selena points at the device that looks like Simon's* This was what was hurting the Spirits I think. It was a form of your device but made to do the opposite
<DeathStar> <Selena> not the portal
<Seraphna> Jaime> I kind of copied that plant girl we found.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon slowly turns to eye Selena.
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "What's that?"
<DeathStar> <Selena> Well did you want them to turn it on?
<DeathStar> <Selena> I thought we broke it anyway
<Xanatos> <Simon> It is, yes.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I think we'd rather it stay off considering how it was affecting things. It might be dangerous for anyone here too.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> We avoided that one
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Some monsters did not like the looks of it
<Xanatos> <Simon> As with things we deal with, the device is complicated. Based upon my designs but placed here many, many years ago.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Lets not mess with dangerous devices."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Whatever reason it was placed here, we believe it's because this device is dangerous. 6* He gestures to the portal.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Anyway, if you all are done and do not want to talk about the Spirits, we will go about our business
<DeathStar> <Autumn> We will tell you about the portal if you ever feel like talking
<Sara> <Ellie> ... I'm not exactly sure what you want to know
<Xanatos> <Simon> I have no problem with monsters bonding with spirits if the spirits are willing to do that. It is simply not my decision to make.
<Sara> <Ellie> It's basically as Simon says. To be able to form a pact the Spirits have to be willing.
<DeathStar> *Autumn nods* I would like to just see. Have a few spirits try and teach them how to do it
<DeathStar> <Autumn> None of the monsters even know how
<DeathStar> <Autumn> How do you call forth a spirit to try to pact.
<DeathStar> <Sylph> *munches her fruit faster*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...we should... talk about it. In the comfort of our own home."
<Sara> * Ellie eyes Sylph, noticing she seems a bit on edge
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well, you have one right here at the moment. But we generally just call them after the pact. Before you either need a summoni to bring them or go to their shrine.
<DeathStar> *Autumn jots notes* Go to their shrines. I see
<Xanatos> <Simon> I will speak to Lady Aska, she can communicate amongst the spirits and they can decide from there.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> And the spirit chooses from there
<Seraphna> Jaime> Another good reason to maintain the peace since most of the Shrines are in human capitals.
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "That's right."
<Xanatos> <Simon> There are typically tests and trials.
<DeathStar> *Sylph eats a third fruit*
<Seraphna> **Jaime hands her a fourth fruit**
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Alright. I Think I have enough information. As long as that is all there is to it. This portal here. *she pats it* Is not a portal to the Spirit Realm. The monsters recall this portal existing 12,000 years go.
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Long memories."
<Xanatos> 6* Simon blinks
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Where does it go?"
<DeathStar> <Selena> During the Ancient War.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...ok...taking notes now..."
<ChadWinters> <Id> So in theory it should be useless, unless whatever it connected to, came over when everything merged.
<Xanatos> <Simon> 12,000 years. 6* He repeats quietly to himself.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Could it have been connected to Kumen?
<Seraphna> Jaime> I'm fuzzy on that timeline.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> They don't know. They do know a lot of them came through the portal. They think it is where monsters came from maybe. But also where "others" came from."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "There could be another such portal buried on Kumen..."
<DeathStar> <Selena> If Kumen existed back then it would have been a lifeless planet
<DeathStar> <Selena> I think
<Seraphna> **Jaime blinks, then goes a bit pale and peers around**
<Seraphna> Jaime> Those others being the ancients...?
<Xanatos> <Simon> Assume whatever it is connected too, exists post-merge. 6* He says to Id.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> They also mentioned a great war and Kingdoms rising and being hunted but monster talk is hard to follow
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods** Question for you... what do you remember of Tareh?
<Xanatos> <Simon> As the kingdoms rose and established borders, there was conflict around that I am certain.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Very little
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Anyway. I look forward to working with you
<DeathStar> *she smiles*
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods** Same... huh... **she takes a few pictures with her own datapad of the portal and sends them to someone**
<Alicia> * Sparkling seems thoughtful about something, but doesn't say what
<Xanatos> <Simon> By the time you decide on a body we should have spoken with the spirits. Until then. 6* He bows his head and turns to leave.
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Hope you find a good one!" *she also turns to leave, Asha bowing and following*
<DeathStar> *said person is out of range and is sent to inbox*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *shuffles along after the others*
<ChadWinters> 6Id and SPoc move out
<DeathStar> *the monsters watch them until they are back to the Academy*
<Seraphna> **Jaime figures she'll see it eventually and heads out**
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... that was... something
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *has been quiet the entire time, arms crossed*
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "So... where could the portal lead that would hurt spirits?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... I could not get a read on that one
<ChadWinters> <Id> Do we have the timefrain that Autumn gave us?
<Xanatos> <BIX> BIX head = 12,000 years old!?
<Xanatos> <Simon> One week. I will contact Lady Aska now.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I think the portal itself is safe for Spirits. It seems to be based on Spirit Portals
<DeathStar> <Erevis> But someone definitely wanted to hide the island for a long time
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I was thinking it might be the other side that isn't? Maybe?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "... ... ..." *takes a deep breath* "I think she was feeling out bodies to steal!"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> What? With that teaching?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Did she touch me?!
<DeathStar> *touching
<Seraphna> **Jaime still looks thoughtful, giving her mom the "we need to talk" look, before remembering she's psionic now** <Hey Momma, we need to talk later.>
<ChadWinters> <Id> She touched a lot of you. I would check to see if she marked any of you
<Alicia> <Asha> "She didn't touch me either."
<DeathStar> *Gwen runs off screaming*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> <Very well>
<Seraphna> **Talia sighs and heads after him** My mate.
<Seraphna> **Alita sits quietly and peers around her body curiously**
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...I think she only touched women..."
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I'm still getting over the culture shock."
<DeathStar> *Selena checks Liana out, pulling her clothes up*
<DeathStar> <Selena> .. Hm
<Seraphna> **Jaime inspects her mother** Hmmmm.
<DeathStar> <Selena> There might be a tiny bump on your chest there, Momma. *it looks more like an insect bite*
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<Sara> * Liana frowns
<Alicia> <Asha> "Hey, did she ever touch anyone without some kind of connection to a royal family?"
<Sara> <Ellie> I am not royalty
<Alicia> <Asha> "You're not? Okay."
<DeathStar> <Sylph> She is!
<Xanatos> <Simon> Rare bodies. 6* He notes.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "She totally touched me... but I'm also a magic user."
<DeathStar> <Sylph> The Spirit Royality
<Seraphna> Jaime> Is that a thing?
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Yes. Ellie is queen of the Spirits
<DeathStar> *Sylph nods*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Bow before her
<Seraphna> Jaime> I feel like there was a meeting we should have had.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Nnnn... she's playing us..."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...I'm going to go check myself for anythign weird!" *runs down to her lab*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I agree. She might give up the current body to avoid war
<Seraphna> Jaime> Besides, I'm a Princess already. **she winks**
<DeathStar> <Erevis> But she is priming herself for a better body
<DeathStar> <Erevis> When it suits her
<Alicia> <Asha> "I'm starting to wonder if Shinobu was right..."
<Seraphna> Alita> I have an endgame in case it's needed.
<Xanatos> <Simon> The trick with peace, is that everyone is constantly jockying to outplay each other. You simply have to present acceptable deals so that the effort to get what they truly want doesn't seem quite as worth it.
<DeathStar> *as they talk the team soon arrives at Hapian Castle with the power of scene shifting*
<DeathStar> *the guards bowing before Liana and Selena*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Your endgame of presenting your own body in return? I had planned on doing something similar, but it seems my gender is not preferred.
<DeathStar> <Guard A> Lady Liana! We have missed you~!
<DeathStar> *another guard weeps*
<Sara> <Liana> Yo.
<Seraphna> **Alita sighs and nods** Mine is at least daemon... and despite my connections my loss will not spark a war.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Jeeze mom. How popular are you?
<Sara> <Liana> We're all popular dear, we're royalty and we're not despots
<ChadWinters> <Id> It may be the best option, Alita
<Xanatos> <Simon> A noble sacrifice but I encourage putting more stock in yourself. You are worth more than that.
<DeathStar> *Selena nods; as they walk through the hallways, it is all clean and Hapian like. Everything in order. Except that Luna over there, doing Luna things*
<DeathStar> <Selena> Luna! *she scoops her up and hugs* I see you joined mom in the castle
<Sara> <Luna> Selena~
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I don't like this. Body snatching is bad."
<DeathStar> <Selena> Have you been enjoying Junior Academy? *she cheek rubs as they reach the throne room* Playing with the other children? *she tickles*
<Seraphna> **Jaime muses, peering at people with a frown**
<DeathStar> *Celes is on the throne, talking to Aska and her daughter*
<DeathStar> *Aska leaning on Soren and seems tired these days*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Lady Aska, just who I was looking for. 6* He bows his head in greeting.
<DeathStar> *Aska studies Sparkling curiously, then at Simon* Yes, Sir Simon?
<DeathStar> *Celes smiles at Liana and has Liana sit on her lap on the throne*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Do you know of the situation we face with the False God Autumn and the monsters?
<DeathStar> <Aska> I have been discussing it with Queen Celes
<DeathStar> *Selena is playing with Luna's hair, doing it up*
<Xanatos> <Simon> She has expressed an....odd...curiosity. Can a monster summon a spirit?
<DeathStar> *Aska makes a face* I would rather blast a monster into nothingness myself. *disdain*
<Xanatos> <Simon> That's not the question. Is it, my lady?
<DeathStar> <Aska> They are nothing but foul creatures and --- *she goes off on one of her racist tirades, showing some of her old self*
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I don't trust her either... but I guess that means that you're not interested."
<DeathStar> *From the early Duality days*
<Alicia> * Asha stays quiet, not exactly happy with this. She also decides that she's not even going to ask to pact with Aska.
<DeathStar> <Aska> ... *pauses and lets out a breath* I suppose if the monster was intelligent enough and if the Spirit was inclinded they could
<DeathStar> <Aska> But the monster also needs enough spirit energy to do so. Just like some of you can barely muster the mana
<Xanatos> <Simon> We stand here on this planet with the newfound knoweldge that we are but one in an infinite sea of other planets. There are infinite numbers of various alien races out there. So I ask myself, how are the monsters different? They have been violent...vile...but could that change?
<ChadWinters> <Id> And a Spirit would, if at any point the monster went against it's wishes, could sever the pact correct?
<DeathStar> *Soren listens curiouly*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC stares oblivious
<DeathStar> <Aska> Monsters' nature is destruction. Unlike Daemons, who build and love, monsters have no empathy. Think of them like... *muses* A wild animals. Only this wild animals is more like a weapon
<DeathStar> <Aska> And it will take people to breed, in the process killing the person, to make more wild animals/weapons and grow and agrow
<DeathStar> <Aska> Some are more tame and quiet. Those MIGHT can be reached an understanding to at least do their own thing and be less destructive
<DeathStar> <Aska> But the strongr the monster, the more the wildness/force inside them is
<DeathStar> <Aska> Unless it has intelligence, which is rare outside the Queens
<Xanatos> <Simon> It is why I have isolated them to an island. To minimize their danger. Another question, could a monster being a summoner affect a spirit negatively at all?
<DeathStar> <Aska> Hm. I do not think so.
<DeathStar> <Aska> It has never been done though
<Xanatos> <Simon> My concern is the wild aggression seeping back into the spirit and altering them. 6* He explains further.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Autumn wishes to see it... while I don't trust her, it sounds like it's possible to achi...ah."
<DeathStar> <Aska> A fair concern. The only spirit I could see doing it maybe is a Dark Spirit, then seeing how it goes
<DeathStar> <Aska> If it goes well, then maybe another Spirit.
<DeathStar> <Soren> *seems curious*
<Alicia> <Asha> "Why a Dark Spirit?"
<DeathStar> <Soren> Maybe if a light spirit pacts we could burn the evil out of them
<Xanatos> <Simon> I will speak with Lady Shade and her daughters. I assume Autumn wants a Queen to form this connection to make them more powerful.
<Xanatos> <Simon> IF the conflict turned violent, a spirit could severe the pact at any point, correct?
<DeathStar> <Aska> The Dark Spirit is the closest thing to their nature. So it might not affect her if there is aggression. Plus Shade lets things roll off her back
<DeathStar> <Aska> Yes.
<Alicia> <Asha> "That's true."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Thank you, my lady. 6* He turns to face the others.
<DeathStar> *Sylph is trying to feed Luna fruit*
<DeathStar> *Soren seems to be liking her idea and nodding more and more*
<Xanatos> <Simon> I am confident that Autumn will try to betray us at some point. But we fail ourselves if we do not give peace everything we can until that moment happens.
<ChadWinters> <Id> I think it is inevitable
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "We have to be the better people, right?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is in the Academy book
<DeathStar> <Erevis> To do better. I would just break her neck
<DeathStar> <Erevis> But I like the idea of being better
<Xanatos> <Simon> Very much so. Please be very careful and let's not allow her to touch anyone going forward.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I would have went alone had I considered it further, so I apologize. 6* He bows to them, then moves to go speak with Shade.
<DeathStar> <Selena> I agree.
<DeathStar> -Epilogue-
<DeathStar> Date: 9.12.5999
<DeathStar> Location: The Academy
<DeathStar> 6* Over the next week, Shade is set up to work with the monsters. Shinobu's sister's body arrives at the Academy and Autumn has a new body and all weems well. Peace has been achieved? Has Autumn really gone into a weak, frail, coma patient?
<DeathStar> *Celes sits at the table, back at the manor*
<DeathStar> <Selena> That seems to be closed up for now
<Xanatos> <Simon> But now we have the Dark Spirits to consider again.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Autumn will continue to strengthen her power base on the Island. So we should do checks there occassionally. *she glances at Ellie* Ellie. You might want to go with them to see how the monsters are doing with this "summoning" business
<ChadWinters> <Id> That was to easy in all honesty. Autumn is no doubt up to something.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Yes. The Corrupt Spirits... *frowns* Lets hope we can find the Spirit Realm and help them.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I insist on going alone or at least with myself, Id, and Bix. Ellie being a powerful summoner is too enticing for Autumn.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I have been searching the castle for the Portal like you asked
<Sara> * Ellie nods her acknowledgment, frowning
<Jackieness> <Lana> "She was interested in several of us too..."
<DeathStar> <Selena> Are you sure, Simon?
<ChadWinters> <Id> Simon is not wrong with Bix or I. We can't have our bodies by affected. And for me, I can atleast self-destruct to leave nothing behind
<Xanatos> <Simon> I simply want to limit her options.
<Seraphna> **Jaime seems preoccupied with something, sitting back and reading**
<DeathStar> <Celes> Okay. *to Ellie* For now please continue learning all you can then
<DeathStar> <Celes> I will try to find us a portal in the meantime
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Gwen, can you check my body for marks from Autumn!"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I can do that! *he leads Lana off screen*
<DeathStar> -END-
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