The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo
Session 457
Session Start: Wed Apr 15 21:04:13 2020
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Session Start: Sat Apr 18 15:46:55 2020
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<Sara> Meow
<Seraphna> Woem
* Jackieness palces Sara in a box
* Jackieness places Sera under a box
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<DeathStar> Flashback: 10-625ish
<DeathStar> Location: Tokyo, Japan
<DeathStar> 6* Flashing back to a young Reikana's childhood, at Andrea, Elder Andrea's, and Elwyn's manor, near Cassandra and Setsuna's manor, Andrea is playing with Reikana in their yard, sitting with the young, precious looking Reikana and the two seem to be getting along quite well unlike perhaps the present day versions. The Elder Andrea is sitting in a chair, watching
<DeathStar> *Andrea forms a tiny dark matter ball in her hand in her hand, playing with the tiny Reikana, holding it up*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *is there, wrapped in a kimono and with some sake that she claims is tea*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Can you make one of these?
<DeathStar> *Andrea bounces it in her hand playfully, making a game out of it*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *puts her hands together and then puffs out her cheeks*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> It's okay. You did good. *She deforms it and pulls her into a hug, ruffling her hair* You're my little Dark One. As you get older, you'll find you can do allll sorts of tricks. *She turns her to face Cassandra* You see your grandmother there? When I was your age, I used to play all sorts of them on her.
<DeathStar> *gives a grin*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "I had to use high-powered ordnance to re-establish discipline."
<DeathStar> *Andrea gasps* Come now. *Andrea muses and lifts Reikana up and carries her to a playset near by*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "No, really."
<DeathStar> *Andrea holds her heart*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *plops down by the playset*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I know some things we can practice before we go out to the movies. *she has her dark one tail swish in thought, then to Reikana* In addition to focusing your power, you can move in shadows. Can you move in the shadows and up next to your grandmother?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> It is a matter of just moving through the,
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *is already gone*
<DeathStar> *Andrea blinks and looks around*
<DeathStar> <Elder Andrea> Well then.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *crawls out from under the table that Cassandra is sitting at*
<DeathStar> *Andrea claps* You amazing, Rei. <Elder Andrea> Okay, okay, enough of this. *she pets Reikana herself* But she needs to read and study. *She lifts Reikana up, the difference between them being some white in her dark hair* Ready to study and have me read to you, Reikana? <Andrea> Ungh, that stuff is boring. Let me know when her nap is over and I'll take her to the park and that movie she has been wanting to see
<DeathStar> *it's clear which of the two has been focusing on the fun in the relationship, and which has been focusing on the education*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> 8crosses her arms and puffs out her cheeks*
<DeathStar> *Elder Andrea pokes her cheeks* You'll thank me one day.
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-641.3.3
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* Reikana's latest song is going to be sung in Zone 14, the Concert Hall
<DeathStar> 6* Ren sips her tea, while Lorelei seems to be trying to find information on the Dark Ones that have escaped into their region and where they might be trying to build the Soul Well
<DeathStar> <Ren> So anyone have tickets to Rei's latest concert?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I do, I want to see if she uses any of my designs I’ve been making.
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> You been making her outfits? I thought she had some company that has been forcing her into this skimpy outfits
<Seraphna> Thena> Must support my Dark Clan Member!
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... I wanted to go, but I'm a bit busy with things, unfortunately."
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> It might be a good idea to take a break. Plus we have no real leads on the Dark Ones location
<DeathStar> *Ren glances at Charlotte, tilting her head*
<Seraphna> Thena> I got tip, one is gonna sing in Zone 14.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You can have my ticket if you want."
<Seraphna> Thena> Pffft, you wanna watch.
<ChadWinters> 6Durt rubs his face a bit as he eyes what they've gathered so far. 1"Maybe we'll luck out and one of the false gods will be in a dark one's body and we can hit two birds with one stone."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> It is beginning to look like using the PAX to find them might be the only option. *she muses, sipping her drink and having an amused look on her face*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What I want, and what I can do are different things." *she says it slightly annoyedly, but a lot calmer than her usual frustration*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Charlotte has things to do. *She notes, opening her eyes*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I have her on a project for me.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm sure I'll be able to watch a recording later."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well I guess I'll take your ticket then
<Alicia> * Charlotte hands the ticket to Ren.
<DeathStar> *Ren takes it*
<DeathStar> <Locket> Is singing really that big of a deal?
<DeathStar> *Locket looks lost*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Music is a way life expresses itself.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Depends on your personal interests.
<DeathStar> <Locket> I just punch things
<DeathStar> *Locket stretches like John*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I’ll say one thing about being stuck out in space for so long. The silence is one of the worst parts.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I used to enjoy the silence, but... the noise here is more fun than most other places."
<Seraphna> Thena> I was a pop star in the past. Is hard work!
<DeathStar> *Ren moves for the teleporter to the concert hall*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Then you'd probably not enjoy it.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I will go get things done myself; give Reikana my regards
<DeathStar> *She moves off and Adeline moves to do her research she mentioned*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan moves to join Ren**
<Seraphna> **Thena skips after them**
<Alicia> * Charlotte follows Adeline.
<DeathStar> *Zegretta follows Kaelan and gets a seat in the giant concert hall - it has been set up with holo things ala Macross and whatnot*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Sure you don't need help, Lore?
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Keep an eye on the kids for me, will you? Last thing we need is some crisis in the concert hall
<DeathStar> *Ren messages Kaori about the upcoming performance, seeing if she wants to join her*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan holds Zegretta’s hand**
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Well now you jynxed it. 6He sighs a bit as he moves to follow the kids
<Seraphna> **Thena bounces**
<DeathStar> *The Empress appears and takes a VIP seat; Taiga, who arrives and takes seat, glances upward*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well look who is here
<Sara> * Kaori complains about the last-moment notice but says she'll be there soon
<DeathStar> *Ren orders food and has it ready in Kaori's seat*
<DeathStar> *voice* I always dislike seeing her
<Seraphna> **Thena waves to Empress**
<DeathStar> *Thena gets a TK whap*
<DeathStar> *The Empress nods to Thena*
<Seraphna> **Thena squeaks**
<DeathStar> *Erevis is sitting a few seats away, in her kimono - apparently taking a break from working on Rachael*
<DeathStar> *she has a look on her face at seeing the Empress*
<Seraphna> **Thena appears in her lap**
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Do not try to make up with me like some cat.
<Seraphna> Thena> I wave to her, I cuddle Grandma.
<DeathStar> *Athena arrives and takes a seat, wearing fancy clothing and looking dressed up like a mini Empress herself, though she has no VIP seat*
<Sara> * Kaori eventually arrives
<Seraphna> Thena> Therefore you win.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Hm. *She lets it slide*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt takes a seat where he can watch the kids from behind.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Hey, Kaori. *she offers food right as the lights begin to dim*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer and Sammael join her, also dressed up**
<Jackieness> 6* The stage itself is dark except for strobe lights firing off every now and then like lightning.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Interesting the approach Reikana takes
<Seraphna> **Thena rests in Erevis’ lap**
<DeathStar> <Ren> Pretty.
<DeathStar> *she eats some food and her tails pet Kaori* How have you been? *she whispers*
<Sara> * Kaori shrugs
<DeathStar> *Ren pets her ears and offers a rare candy and something she found online - an Omega Coke*
<Alicia> * An attractive kitsune in a low cut dress arrives on the stage, practically yelling with how excited she sounds. "ALRIGHT, MY FUTURE FANS! I HOPE YOU LIKE MY OPENING ACT! I'M NEW, BUT I'M SURE YOU'LL ALL LOVE ME IN TIME! And so, my opening song! Power of Desire! Get ready!" And with barely any introduction beyond that, she starts the show, singing with an unpolished but talented-sounding singing voice, and
<Alicia> an unbridled passion. Not to mention, her showmanship is exquisite, even if her humility might not be.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Did she even give her name?
<Seraphna> **Kaelan and Thena trade knowing looks**
<DeathStar> *Taiga looks at the pamplet*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Should I charge a copyright or something?
<Sara> * Kaori eats and sips
<Alicia> * The Kitsune's name is Zero, and her player forgot to mention it, being dumb
<DeathStar> <Ren> *nods her head*
<DeathStar> <Ren> She's gung ho I'll give her that?
<DeathStar> *As the song ends, more than a few in the audience clap and cheer them on; one odd person, a blonde girl of 6 is puffing her cheeks*
<DeathStar> <Alouette> Boo! You can't use that name!!
<DeathStar> *Alouette adjusts her hat and looks mad*
<DeathStar> <Ren> ...
<DeathStar> *glances at Kaori*
<Sara> * Kaori blinks, ears twitching
<Sara> <Kaori> Some people...
<Seraphna> **Anyata pats her** It’s okay.
<DeathStar> <Alouette> *huffs*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I know, right?
<Seraphna> Anyata> I will destroy her for you.
<DeathStar> *Andrea takes her seat near the front as it looks like Reikana is about to go on stage, meaning Zero and Reikana will pass each other*
<Alicia> <Zero> "Good luck."
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Never say that before a stage performance. Its totally bad luck." *speak into a small mouthpiece*
<DeathStar> *Alouette plots with Anyata*
<Alicia> <Zero> "I'll bear that in mind."
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *then moves behind the stage as the lights dim and the flashing lights build in intensity*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Bright
<Alicia> <Zero> .oO(My rival.)
<DeathStar> *The Empress leans forward*
<Jackieness> <Reikana's Voice> *echoes* "...1...2...3... 1...2....3... 1...2....3... LET'S GO!" *the stage explode into motion as holographic shapes unwind like dancing sculptures*
<DeathStar> *Athena watches and seems impressed*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Good energy.
<Sara> * Kaori half covers her eyes
<Alicia> * Zero takes notes... including to get someone who knows the holographic functions better to show her the ropes.
<DeathStar> *As the concert continues, red alarms go off as Kaori does that and a Dark One scream goes off, knocking anyone with a Mind of 2 or lower down. And Psionics collapse. Erevis is down, twitching. Reikana manages to to stand despite having a Mind of 2 due to a lucky roll due to hr Dark One heritage*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *a rock bass-linerises up in the many feet above the stage floor in an elaborate black dress whose skirts trail down to the floor below, her voice rising in an operatic soprano, the scene coalescing into a swirling galaxies around her*
<DeathStar> *suddenly a two massive Dark Ones rise - how they manage to get on the ship with defensives up the wazoo is unknown, but they rise up as most of the audience is down for the count*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Hm. *She eyes most of DS' people go down, Ren laying against Kaori*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan rises and Thena tries to shield those on the group with lower minds**
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *drops to the floor below, risign up on shaky legs*
<Alicia> <Zero> "Now? How dare they..." *glances around for actual guards who aren't downed, and if none are around, hurries onto stage, despite being a mere idol, grabbing Reikana's hand* "Might want to run, unless you're *that* dedicated..."
<DeathStar> *The Dark Ones begin to move and form giant axe blades, and begin to take out audience members, taking their heads off as they move for Reikana and Andrea*
<Seraphna> **Anyata frowns and shifts into adult form since she doesn’t have an actual mind to blast**
<DeathStar> *heading for Ren and Kaora, and TAiga*
<DeathStar> <Alouette> Um, w-what is going on?
<ChadWinters> 6Durt rubs his head a bit at the dark one scream and he glances towards the Dark One's rising. 1"Seem's even the PAX is useless against them."
<DeathStar> *The Empress rises and moves to deal with them*
<Seraphna> Anyata> Dark Ones. I must protect you.
<Alicia> <Zero> "Get yourself to safety, okay?"
<DeathStar> <Alouette> *nods and moves behind Anyata*
<DeathStar> *the Dark One stops above Ren and Kaori, lifting their blades*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...no...they're here for me." *turns on her heel and runs backstage*
<Sara> * Kaori grabs Ren and pulls her away as best she can
<ChadWinters> 6Durt grabs a chair and rips it off, hurling it towards the Dark One abovce Ren/Kaori
<Seraphna> **Kaelan growls and starts foxholing friends who are down to safety, Ren and Kaori first**
<DeathStar> *Ren is saved and rolls along*
<DeathStar> *The Dark One stumbles; the second one leaps and begins to chase Reikana*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *runs to try to find the enarest security console to pull the ship-wide alert*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer stands and aims her hand, firing a Spirit Blast off at one of the Dark Ones whole Sammael shields Athena**
<Alicia> <Zero> "Hey, if they're after you, just run, I'll handle the alert."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *moves to help Reikana, following in the shadows*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt let's out a click and he begins walking forward, his eyes starting to transission to a pale white and his skin turns reddish. (Rage of Lyassa)
<Alicia> * Zero hurries for the security console
<DeathStar> *Athena tries to gather her power, but can only manage manifestation now*
<Alicia> <Zero> "Hey, PAX Sec! Get your butts down here right now, we're in trouble!"
<Seraphna> **Sammael fires a Hyperspace blast at the other, near enough Athena it looks like she’s helping**
<Alicia> <Zero> "Concert Hall 14, Dark Ones, hurry."
<DeathStar> *the one that was bullying Ren and Kaori, charges Durt and tackles him through a bunch of seats, grabbin him, even as his body burns*
<DeathStar> <CHIP to Zero> Lure them to a security field and it will vaporize him
<DeathStar> *Reikana meanwhile has the second one chasing him through the hallways, shadowporting closer andcloser*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *continues running through a service corridor*
<DeathStar> *Ren opens her eyes, peering at Kaori* Eh?
<Alicia> * Zero nods to CHIP, whether anyone can notice or not. "HEY, OVER HERE!"
<Seraphna> **Jen and Sam focus on Durt’s**
<ChadWinters> 6Durt throws his arms up to against the Dark one to to help brace himself as he's shoved backwards through the chairs. He shifts one hand up for it's throat in an attempt o try and crush it (Counter double strength)
<Sara> * Kaori frowns.
<Sara> <Kaori> Dark Ones... I guess. Not a light show.
<DeathStar> *the second shadow ports in front of Reikana, blocking her, and begins to wrap her up in tendrils, crushing her*
<DeathStar> *The Dark One is crushed by Durt and it falls over, seemingly dead*
<DeathStar> *Taiga and Erevis stir and it up*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "..let...me...go..."
<ChadWinters> 6Durt moves to stand over it and throws a punch down for it's face.
<Seraphna> **Thena helps people up and Jennifer starts heading down to help the injured**
<DeathStar> *Andrea appears and uses her attack to free REikana*
<DeathStar> *As Durt does that, it morphs into a creature and "Eats" his hand, rises, and throws Durt up into the concert ceiling*
<DeathStar> *rising up*
<Alicia> <Zero> "... I can do this much..." *starts singing to try to draw attention*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan opens a foxhole above Durt and the exit down below so he pops out safely**
<ChadWinters> 6Durt slams upwards against the ceiling above them, cracking in to it then dropping down and on to the floor.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...mom! What is going on?!"
<Alicia> <Zero> "To the security field!"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I don't know. Icame here to tell you about something when this happened.
<ChadWinters> 6Ala portal, Durt is sent flying in whatever direction the second fox hole is pointed at
<Seraphna> **Back at the Dark One**
<Seraphna> **DURT CANNON**
<DeathStar> <Ren> Security field? *she glances around - the only fields is at doorways to scan people when they enter places*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt really can't adjust himself so he's sent flying at the Dark One
<DeathStar> *The Dark One is hit and falls over*
<Alicia> <Zero> "Security Field! Lure them there! If they won't follow, at least you're safe."
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *turns and skids away before shifitng into Noire, who adjusts her glasses while looking cross*
<DeathStar> *The Dark One eyes Reikana and Andrea*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt smacks into it and then rolls/flips from the impact as he slams in to several chairs.
<DeathStar> *The Dark One begins to rise up again*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Well then... **she leaps over, lashing tendrils at the downed Dark One, eyes glowing as she puts her rage into it**
<DeathStar> *right now it is more in the center of the room and nowhere near the doorways*
<DeathStar> *The Dark One is whipped*
<Alicia> <Zero> "In the center!"
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... *pulls out her dagger*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt's hand grabs on to a chair back as he slowly pulls himself up, blood dripping off his forehead, his eyes no longer white and his skin color normal. 1"Fuck that hurt."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "You interrupted a concert! Successful concerts are good for our self-esteem!" *forms a sword out of a shadow tentacle and leaps to go on the attack*
<DeathStar> *Andrea moves in to do the same, planning to just kill the same with Noire*
<Seraphna> **Thena teleports in and slams a node towards the Dark One’s chest** Bad Dark One!
<DeathStar> *going to remove it's legs while Noire takes out the top*
<DeathStar> *Thena puts a node into the Dark One; it tendrils Kaori to it*
<DeathStar> *holding her close like a shield*
<Sara> * Kaori kicks and flails
<DeathStar> <Ren> Kaori!
<Alicia> <Zero> "...is everyone just going to ignore me?" *pouts*
<DeathStar> <Alouette> I-I think so
<DeathStar> <Alouette> We just need to get that thing through that doorway, right?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Moving it is the hard part!
<Alicia> <Zero> "Ah, sorry, sorry!"
<DeathStar> *the Dark One pats Kaori like a child and begins to move toward Thena, forming a dark axe to cut her in half*
<DeathStar> *Ren stabs the Dark One with her dagger*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt grabs another piece of broken chair and hurls it towards the Dark One's leg.
<Seraphna> **Thena poofs and a second Thena stabs at it with hyperspace from behind**
<Jackieness> <Noire> *goes for an X-shaped slash at its upper body*
<DeathStar> *The second one falls over, dead*
<Alicia> * Zero pauses, then throws some furniture at one of the dark ones
<ChadWinters> 6Durt wipes his forehead. 1"Where's the second one?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Rei led it away.
<DeathStar> *The Dark One is hit and lets Kaori go from the furniture and hyperspace attacks. It finally begins to form a dark matter attack*
<DeathStar> *the dark matter ball getting bigger*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I think it plans to destroy the hall..
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mother, the other one is still in the concert hall."
<Seraphna> **Thena nods and her nose bleeds as she TKs it, trying to throw it towards the security field**
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *Grabs Noire and shadow ports there*
<DeathStar> *The Dark One moves and lands in front of it*
<Seraphna> Thena> Knock it... back...
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Great..This ones pissed now.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Kaori, I don't suppose you have your big gun that you might have brought into your concert hall?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Who brings weapons to a music concert?!
<Seraphna> **Anyata pulls out a beam saber, igniting it**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> ... I stand corrected
<Jackieness> <Noire> *leaps out from a shadow and goes for a vertical slash at the Dakr One*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Apparently security lets anyone brings weapons aboard this place.
<Seraphna> **Anyata joins her with a thrusting slash, like a green haired Zero**
<DeathStar> *The Dark One makes the dark matter ball even bigger, it beginning to draw more people in*
<DeathStar> <CHIP> ... what? It's your side of the ship
<Seraphna> **Thena works to grab people floating towards the dark matter ball**
<Alicia> * Zero helps Thena. "Nice work."
<ChadWinters> 6Durt feels the pull and he starts to back pedal before grabbing onto a bolted down chair. 1"Yeah, that's still Security's fault ya dumb AI.
<Seraphna> Jennifer> It’ll still damage your side, CHIP.
<DeathStar> *The Dark One stumbles from the slashes and partially into it, the field actitivating and vaporizing half of it*
<DeathStar> *it falls over, smoking*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *stabs down at its remains*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Is it over
<DeathStar> *it screams, having been playing dead*
<DeathStar> *Then melts*
<DeathStar> *Erevis holds her nose, which is bleeding*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer orders medical crews for the injured now**
<Alicia> <Zero> "...owww... I think it's over now."
<DeathStar> <Ren> *hugs Kaori* Thank you
<Seraphna> **Thena falls over, drained and bleeding**
<Alicia> <Zero> "...is everyone alright...? I don't want a single one of my fans to get hurt..."
<Alicia> * Zero checks on people.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Stupid... so stupid!"
<DeathStar> <CHIP> It seems someone shipped these two Dark Ones into the ship in a manner that defied my scanners. The Empress requested I tell you that. We will up scanning and find a way to stop that flaw
<DeathStar> <CHIP> But it is clear they wanted to take out your Dark Ones, and maybe take our all of you in the process. And grab the one called Kaori
<ChadWinters> 6Durt glances up. 1"Guess that means they know Kaori's secret."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Someone knows too much...
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mother!"
<Alicia> <Zero> "... so that's why they didn't care about me."
<DeathStar> <Ren> It might be just pure luck they used her as a shiled
<DeathStar> *shield
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Maybe, but they knew enough to get around CHIP...
<Alicia> <Zero> "I wish I could've at least been a distraction."
<Sara> * Kaori groans
<ChadWinters> <Durt> She was one of the first people that was targeted. That and you and no offense, you're not as special.
<DeathStar> *Andrea speaks finally* I'm worried about your other mother now.
<Alicia> <Zero> "I can't do much, but idol work is my life, you know."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> But it won't matter much longer. *she whispers*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan looks over Zero** Who are you anyway?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *to Noire* I wanted to tell you this after your concert. You need to come home.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "What? Why?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Wait, you think the other you might be targetted, too?
<Alicia> <Zero> "I'm Zero, an up and coming idol whose career probably just got ruined. I hate my luck."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Why did you think they’d be after you?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> The other Andrea is dying. She wanted to keep it from you so you wouldn't worry. But I think she has days left at most. It's time for you to get back home.
<DeathStar> *Andrea turns to go*
<Alicia> <Zero> "Because I'm an idol, and making noise. I'm all about grabbing attention, you know?"
<Jackieness> <Noire> "We told you not to see 'good luck'!" *turns* "...wait...what?"
<Jackieness> see == say
<Alicia> <Zero> "I'm so sorry..."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Fair enough... **she starts helping people up with Tendrils**
<DeathStar> <Andrea> She's old, much much older than me, and when in that alternate timeline, she used up a lot of her energy that probably impacted her lifespan
<ChadWinters> <Durt> It'd be the best bet to hide Kaori away but she's not hte kind of person to do that so that leaves keeping close tabs on her to be safe.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Lorelei has already been doing that for Kaori. Like I said, I think Kaori is fine
<DeathStar> <Ren> We're probably overracting. I'm more worried about Noire
<Alicia> <Zero> "I was just about to volunteer, but she's better with a friend."
<Seraphna> Thena> Anyone... wanna hear bout the time... I saved the concert hall?
<ChadWinters> 6Durt shrugs a bit. 1"Doesn't matter to me I guess."
<DeathStar> *Andrea turns to eye Thena with a look that freezes Thena in place due to her PRogenitor DNA*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> ...
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I'm going back to Tokyo. You can come home or not
<DeathStar> *Andrea shadowports*
<Alicia> <Zero> "... I'll listen to your story as much as you want once this is cleared up."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> She’s lost blood, Andrea.
<Seraphna> **Kaelan sighs and picks up Thena, passing her off to Jen**
<DeathStar> *Athena pets thena*
<DeathStar> <Athena> Let us help you out, dear
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...the concert is clearly not going on. Clean up here. I'm going to Earth." *starts walking*
<Alicia> <Zero> "Is there any way I can help?"
<Seraphna> Thena> Dread Pirates always wiiiiin.
<DeathStar> <Ren> *to Zero* Just help out here, Miss Zero. We'll have a back up concert later
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Yeah, she needs a cookie and some rest.
<Alicia> <Zero> "Thankyou..."
<DeathStar> *Ren muses* I should let Charlotte know about Reikana/Noire. *she moves off* Especially if Dark Ones are targetting our Dark Ones.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Hm. *muses, hands on ehr hips, peering at Durt* I'll go to Earth, too, and make sure things seem okay
<DeathStar> *Erevis follows as well*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Need something Taiga? 6He glances towards her.
<Alicia> * Zero seems overwhelmed. She isn't even close to a fighter, so all this is new to her.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Just to make sure there's not another attack after Reikana and Andrea are on Earth
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I’ll go pay my respects too.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'll hang out
<Seraphna> Anyata> I will inform Angela.
<DeathStar> *Ren turns to Kaori and pats her hand after sending Charlotte a message* I'll be going, too. See you later if you want to stay. Sorry things got crazy
<ChadWinters> 6Durt goes to say something in response then doesn't, shifting his hands behind his head.
<DeathStar> *Alouette goes with Anyata*
<Alicia> <Zero> "... I want to boost morale after this, but... I'm not sure I should do my thing right now. Bad taste."
<Seraphna> Thena> Thena gonna tell Momma about the time I saved all the foxes.
<Sara> * Kaori lets out a little sigh and heads off her own way
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Flashback Date: Will figure it out when summary time comes
<DeathStar> Location: Tokyo, Japan
<DeathStar> 6* Reikana, now ready to attend high school, has been raised primarly through homeschooling and been taught about her powers through Andrea and Elwyn, and about Dark Ones through Andrea, growing up to learn about Dark One power. However, now that high school is coming up, she must attend high school and after a little bit attending it...
<DeathStar> 6* She is beginning to learn about the Dark One wars, their attacks on Earth, and more.
<DeathStar> <Kid> *whispers around Reikana* I heard that she claims to be a Dark One
<DeathStar> <Kid 2> You mean those guys THAT evil race?
<DeathStar> *they all eye Reikana after class*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *is wearing a school uniform with aesthetic glasses and hair style not unlike what Noire would late sport in the future* "... ... ..."
<DeathStar> *Andrea rises up behind the kid's shadows* <Andrea> Do you have a problem? *The two high schoolers turn, turn pale, and run off screaming*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...you didn't have to do that..."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I came to pick you up. *She smiles cheerfully at Reikana like nothing happened, then pauses* I didn't like them picking on my Rei. *She leads Reikana back to the manor, not picking up on anything being truly wrong* You shouldn't worry about such things.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "... ... ..."
<DeathStar> *Andrea studies her and rubs her back, but lets out a sigh, clearly not sure how to deal with this. Elder Andrea steps up* <Elder Andrea> Anything I can do for you? *she asks after Andrea moves off*
<DeathStar> <Elder Andrea> *she offers Reikana some snacks and has her take a seat*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...I'm not hungry."
<DeathStar> <Elder Andrea> *cups her hands* Okay. But I'm always here to listen. It's about school, isn't it?
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Yes..."
<DeathStar> <Elder Andrea> You're my little girl, too. *since she isn't her birth mother* And I worry about you just like Andrea. I know that school can be hard, especially growing up learning about things from Andrea's point of view. But. *she pokes Reikana* I'm always in your corner, Reikana. And I'll support whatever decision you come to that makes you comfortable to fit into society. And what makes you happy. Life isn't always black and white. *muses* And one day people will get to know the real you.
<DeathStar> <Elder Andrea> *she hugs her close*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *just lets out a breath and hugs on to Elder Andrea*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> *The group arrives at the Carter Mansion, not far from the Arakawa Mansion*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well then
<DeathStar> <Taiga and Erevis> ...
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Sorry I couldn't come sooner."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan starts heading over**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I didn't know PAX Security would be so..." *stops, as if realising how rude this is*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> *pushes open the door*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *has not returned to Reikana, possibly because she's still in emotional turmoil underneath*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Once news gets out, the Suisen Empire will look weaker because of it.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It might be what they want. *Andrea greets them*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... can we talk about that later? Important business first."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I am here."
<ChadWinters> <Durt> I'm sure it was an intended side-effect
<DeathStar> <Andrea> ... *nods to them, looking ... meek. She is in her adult form and leads them to a bed room where the Elder version of her is sitting in bed, looking -- tired.*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...how are you doing...?"
<DeathStar> *one could not tell she was dying, but those in tune with dark energy could tell compard to the younger Andrea, who has massive amounts compared to other Dark Ones, the older one's dark one power is fading - fast*
<DeathStar> <Elder Andrea> I have had better days
<Alicia> * Charlotte nods, looking very worried.
<DeathStar> *Andrea moves to take a seat nearby, arms crossed*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt leans against a back wall, glancing out a window
<Jackieness> <Noire> *reaches over to take Elder Andrea's hand*
<Alicia> * Charlotte hurries over to the Elder Andrea's side too, despite awkwardness, standing on the opposite side to Noire
<Seraphna> **Angela moves over** Billy...
<Seraphna> **Kaelan kneels by the Elder as well**
<DeathStar> *she squeezes her hand* Noire - Reikana. You have grown so much, both of you. I'm proud of you. I'll always be proud of you. I know you will continue to grow more and more in your chosen paths, Reikana - because it is what she loves to do, and Noire, well, in what she loves to do, too. *she winks*
<DeathStar> <Elder Andrea> And you both have people who accept you now, too.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's right."
<DeathStar> *Andrea pauses, then vanishes into the shados*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Hey! Come back! That isn't funny!" * she's crying even as she yells this out
<DeathStar> *Erevis tilts her head at the younger one leaving*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *takes a deep breath and closes her eyes, morphing into a version of herself in between Reikana and Noire*
<Seraphna> **Angela frowns, peering around**
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...I cna hold this only for a short time..."
<DeathStar> <Elder Andrea> *smiles* Hm. You are getting stronger every day. Just remember you two - follow the path you want. No one else's. Not Andrea's, not Elwyn's, your path. What makes you happy. Life is short. Just remember that. But they both love you, despite that. Reikana, she has always adored you, no matter what you have chosen, and she plays up the fool sometimes, I think, because she thinks you expect it. Noire, she sometimes does not know how to react with you, but she respects you as well, since you are Reikana in her eyes.
<DeathStar> <Elder Andrea> *smiles* Knock them "dead", you two
<DeathStar> *Andrea stands on the roof, noting some dark shadows approaching the manor, going across Cassandra's yard*
<DeathStar> *Ren's ears are flatten*
<Alicia> * Charlotte nods. This is important information for her, even though it's for Noire. Maybe she can avoid more faux pas.
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... *standing off to the side*
<Seraphna> Angela> No rest even during the sunset...
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *removes her glasses (inherited from Noire) to wipe at her eyes* "...I will..."
<DeathStar> *Elder Andrea mms* I think I need to rest. *she closes her eyes, looking more shadowy*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> We have company coming
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'll miss you."
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... *she moves in the shadows herself outside the house to eye the enemy approaching*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *Scopes the shadows through her old railgun* "... ... ...this had better not be Xevil's doing." *finger goes to the trigger*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "If it is... kill him for me, and mom."
<ChadWinters> 6Durt glances at Erevis and pushes off the wall moving to go outside. 1"Probably after Andrea."
<DeathStar> <Setsuna> Everything is Xevil to you
<ChadWinters> <Durt> What if they want to use her for their soul well.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I believe they can use her soul from any location, despite the location
<DeathStar> *despite what the hose wants
<DeathStar> *host
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is why the soul well needs to be located
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Either way, they are up to no good... sneakign across the gardens between the old house and the new house. That offends me."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan sighs and checks her sword** Well this time we’re ready for them.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Then a second attempt at Andrea and Rei.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... anything you want me to do?"
<DeathStar> *the shadows rise up - three Dark Ones. Andrea leaps down and suddenly -- transforms, going from 5'5 to 6'2, looking more like a true Dark One. She gives off a scary aura, her form bulks up a little, and her eyes go red*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Not get killed.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Yeah, yeah, beyond that."
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Setsuna, immortal beloved, please go and alert Cheryl or Lemon or whoever is running the show now that we have trouble in Tokyo." *pulls the trigger while the Dark Ones are focused on Andrea*
<DeathStar> *Setsuna nods and ninjas away*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt shrugs and eyes the 3 Dark Ones and moves towards one of them
<DeathStar> *as Cassandra railgun blasts one, Andrea begins to claw and attack one, looking rather - angry*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt pulls his pistol out and begins firing at the 3rd one
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Go and help my mother. I'll stay here to defend my other mother."
<DeathStar> *Ren focuses her reality powers and makes it look like she is not there to the Dark Ones, moving right up to them. then begins to stab away*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Don't know what I can do, but fine!"
<Alicia> * Charlotte moves to try to guard the Elder Andrea.
<DeathStar> *Durt and Ren begin to damage the Dark One, but it rises and finds Ren finalyl ,throwing her into Cassandra's pond*
<Seraphna> **Angela forms her armor and sword, standing vigil over Elder.**
<DeathStar> *the rail gun one rises as Andrea smashes on it and the two go rolling into the lake - vanishing*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Hope she can swim....6He continues to press his attack on the Dark One
<DeathStar> *the two remaining Dark Ones approach - the one being shot by Durt taking hits as it gets near*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan comes out of a foxhole above the one on Durt, slicing with a Foxfire slash, her darkness on full roar**
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "...damn it. Lost sight of it and Billy..." *chambers another round and moves to fire at Durt's*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Guess the guns pointless now. 6He glances up for a split second as the fox fire slash comes downwards.
<DeathStar> *the foxfire and the rail gun staggers it and it kneels, a gaping hole*
<DeathStar> <Dark One> ROAAAR
<DeathStar> *the other one vanishes into the shadows*
<DeathStar> *suddenly it appears in the bed room next to Elder Andrea*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt flicks a switch on his gun to overcharge it so it explodes as he moves in close and jams his hand in the hole, activating his Armor of Achilles so he can take the damage
<Alicia> * Charlotte moves to interpose herself between it and E.Andrea
<DeathStar> *the damaged one explodes into bits*
<Seraphna> **Angela, guarding there, slams a holy blade into it**
<DeathStar> *Andrea goes flying out of the water and lands on the ground; the first leaps out, half of it missing*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *forms Noire's sword from a tentacle and then leaps over Charlotte to try to drive back the Dakr One*
<DeathStar> *Andrea stands and faces the Dark One*
<Seraphna> Angela> Fucked with the wrong family you Runt.
<ChadWinters> 6Durt appears out of the explosion smoke, most of his clothes missing and his tact suit appearing under it.
<Seraphna> **Kaelan drops into a foxhole**
<DeathStar> *The Dark One is damaged and stabbed be Reikana, bleeding out; it uses a tendril to try to drain Elder Andrea's power, the tendril getting closer and closer*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> They are here to drain power.
<DeathStar> *Andrea holds her arm*
<Seraphna> **Angela cuts at it with a second blade as she twists the first**
<DeathStar> *Andrea holds out her arm, regaining her lost power*
<Alicia> * Charlotte moves to try to grab Elder Andrea and pull her away, even before the tendril starts moving
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Then stay behind me. 6He rotates his shoulder a bit as he moves to put himself between the two
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "No!" *does a vertical slash at the creepign tentacle*
<DeathStar> *the tentacle is cut and the Dark One eyes Reikana, shooting one at her*
<DeathStar> *even as Charlotte gets the Elder away*
<DeathStar> *The Dark One outside studies Durt, then shadowports behind Durt, going to try to rip his heart out*
<Seraphna> **Angela cross slashes at the Dark One on Rei**
<Seraphna> **Kaelan leaps out of her foxhole above Durt again, this time slicing to stop the attack**
<ChadWinters> 6Durt reactivates his Armor of Achilles to full strength, letting his tact suit and his ability guard against it. He turns swinging his left arm backwards for the Dark One's head
<DeathStar> *Erevis and Taiga focuses and use their powers to try and slow the one fighting Durt, so Durt can smack the one outside and kock it down*
<DeathStar> *Andrea then stomps on the ground, beginning to grind the Dark One's head in*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *holds up the shadow sword to try to catch and split the next tentacle*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Can you steal it's powers, Andrea?
<DeathStar> *the Dark One eyes them both cut his tentacle*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> ... It is a new host of Dark Ones, but why not try.
<DeathStar> *Andrea punches into his chest and begins to glow, reverting into a little kid like years ago*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> I'll seperate ya if you look like you're going evil.
<Seraphna> Angela> **stabs again, not pulling punches with Elder’s attacker**
<DeathStar> **the one inside grabs Angela's arm with it's tentacles and lifts her up
<DeathStar> *then begins to move her over it's head and begins to try to eat her*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> **points the sword forward and then charges straight at the center of the Dakr One's chest while it is focused on Angela*
<DeathStar> *Reikana's stab makes it jerk, then it begins to crumble*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Done
<Alicia> * Charlotte places the Elder Andrea down for now, since she's not in immediate danger, watching the dark one for a second before also moving to strike at the Dark One with a palm strike.
<Seraphna> **Angela blasts holy straight into it’s Maw**
<DeathStar> *the two's attck after the stab, makes it melt*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> You feel any different?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> A little. I gained power, and I think with time I might can detect similiar ones of the same horde.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... I think I can help more in future."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *she focuses and turns back into her adult form*
<Seraphna> Angela> Attacking a woman in her death bed... now isn’t this familiar.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> WEll I was speaking more universal domination different but that's also good.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *then mvoes to check on the Elder Andrea*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Maybe later.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Those things sucked...
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I think she's fine for now, but..."
<DeathStar> *Elder Andrea looks to have slept through it all. When suddenly she grabs Reikana's arm*
<Alicia> * Charlotte blinks.
<ChadWinters> 6Durt shifts his back a bit. 1"I'm gonna feel that last hit for awhile. Ugh."
<DeathStar> *Ren walks into the bedroom, in tiny fox form - soaking wet and shivering*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Ah?"
<Seraphna> **Kaelan pulls out a large swath of cloth for Ren**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Ren! Are you alright?!" *moves to pick her up, before looking back to E.Andrea and Noire/Reikana*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Sense any more? 6He looks at Andrea again
<DeathStar> *Elder andrea glows, and what little remaining Dark One power she has - the mass of power from the original Dark Ones that Billy/Andrea got long ago in TAW4 - suddenly transfers to Reikana. Granted, it pales compared to Andrea since this Elder Andrea is weak and her reserves are nearly depleted, but Reikana feels herself get stronger as she gaines a lot of Dark energy*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> N-- *She suddenly shadow ports into the bedroom with Durt, staring*
<DeathStar> *Elder Andrea then lets go - gone*
<Seraphna> Angela> ...Bye, Billy...
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...n......nooooo..." *starts to cry*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt jerks a bit, not expecting that. 1"God damn't that was...." 6He rubs his face then quickly takes stock of what's going on."
<Seraphna> **Angela hangs her head**
<DeathStar> <Andrea> ... Hm. *she peers to the side, knowing that Reikana now has the chance to become what she is*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... I... I wanted to know you better...." *cries herself, though with a hint of familiarness in her actions to Kaelan and Thena, at least*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm so stupid..."
<ChadWinters> 6Durt glances at Charlotte oddly at that
<DeathStar> *Andrea puts her hand on Reikana's shoulder*
<DeathStar> *and pets her head*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I should've said..."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Gomeifuku wo oinori itashi- masu...
<Seraphna> **Kaelan bows her head**
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I'm sorry, my little dark one
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *just bows her head*
<Alicia> * Charlotte blinks, looking over at Andrea.
<DeathStar> -END-
<DeathStar> Minis will cover the aftermath
* Sara has left #TAW-Session457
* ChadWinters has left #TAW-Session457
Session Close: Sun Apr 19 22:04:12 2020
(takes place before the session)
Session Start: Fri Apr 17 16:54:50 2020
Session Ident: #ThenCharNemesis
* Now talking in #ThenCharNemesis
<DeathStar> *Charlotte's journeys lead her to Heaven's ship on the PAX, parked in the cargo bay. Glancing up the ramp, while the ship looks small, it looks to be designed to be like a home inside*
<DeathStar> *Charlotte can hear movement inside - it looks like people are home*
<DeathStar> *Heaven peers down the ramp*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> *waves* "Hello!"
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Hello. You're Charlotte, aren't you?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's right! You must be Heaven?" *its a guess, but a pretty educated one*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Yes; come on in. *she waves her into the ship. The ship looks like a normal home, with a couch, bed rooms, kitchen, etc. Ther's a stripping pole, and more naughty things, with a bedroom with the door open and the bed looks like a vibrating sort, and there's guest bedrooms. The stairs go up to the cockpit and stairs down to the cargo bay*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...oh my."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Like the place?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I... was not expecting this. Every previous Dark One has been... comparatively... I want to say tame, but that has a different meaning for us."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> You should explore Tamara's place, or Andrea's house when she is not looking. *she muses* since Kaelan doesn't have a place, not sure what it would look like
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Which Andrea?"
<Seraphna> **Thena steps out from one of the rooms, naked as the day she was born, she smiles and waves** Hello~
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Oh. That explains everything."
<Seraphna> **Thena blinks** Mew?
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Well, they both share the mansion, so I guess both of them? *she peers at Thena* Hm?
<DeathStar> *Rio follows Thena, naked too*
<DeathStar> <Rio> *loyal to her master in all ways*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "For a moment I forgot you two were an item."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Well, she is my pet.
<DeathStar> *pats Thena*
<Alicia> * Charlotte laughs
<Seraphna> Thena> Mmm, we're married. **she giggles and squeezes Heaven's butt**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I can't get used to-" *and she reaches a realisation before the end of the sentence* "Right, Famfrits age differently, don't they?"
<DeathStar> <Heaven> They do.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> She is an old maid
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "And yet she still looks like a little girl."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> You talking about Andrea?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Maybe~"
<DeathStar> <Heaven> She isn't a Famfrit, I say... Hm. What race would I compare her to. She looks Asian like me. *Heaven muses* Anyway, Andrea can control her age. So it's hard to say how fast she ages
<Seraphna> **Thena paws** I'm part Famfrit, but am a Dream Girl. And my bio stats are off. **she emphasizes her chest a little**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I've never heard of that race before. I thought you were part progenitor?"
<Seraphna> **Thena nods** Part that too! I was born in a dream reality made my Momma Athena and Momma Jen.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...oh." * Charlotte looks a little disappointed at something, but quickly lets it pass
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Yeah, there's apparently a dream race that exists
<DeathStar> <Heaven> So if we ever fell out of people's minds we'd fade back into a dream
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I think that's one reason Thena is so noisy
<Seraphna> Thena> **blinks a bit** Does help!
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I never thought I'd relate to her."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> *motions for Charlotte to take a seat, and Rio hops up, sitting down, not caring about her clothing state if Thena doesn't* so, what brings you here, anyway?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Andrea said I should meet everyone, to decide if full time Dark One status is for me. I have a while to decide, but I don't think my mind will change here."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Ah. Well, *grins and leers forward* ask away and questions you might have. *a tendril plays with Charlotte*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You've always been a Dark One, right? So you can't compare your current libido to before..."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> That is true, I was born that way. *muses* Libido, huh?
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Is that really a problem, though? I think most Dark Ones stick with one or two partners.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Andrea has been with Elywn for like forever, and the other her.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Well, I haven't even gotten one yet, and I might not. I've never had any expectations to, and... I haven't thought about it until recently."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Tamara has like two people I think. I'm with Thena here, and maybe anyone she is with. I don't mind playing with others, but I don't push it. Reikana is pretty much with her lawyer pal. Kaelan, there's one who has high libido, sheesh
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I've never seen it... then again, I did hear the tale of how she became a Dark One recently. I don't think it increased."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> True, I can agree with that. Well, if sex and whatnot isn't your thing, you can probably control you libido. Andrea can teach you, I'm sure. Andrea seems to know a lot about how to control herself.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Just have her teach you to control any dark urges
<Seraphna> **Thena muses** I wonder if Dark Ones simply suffer from a Vice like Progenitors. They were Progenitors once long ago.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Could be.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> It could be the vice for most Dark Ones is sexual in nature, or dark thought, or darker related thoughts
<Seraphna> **Thena nods** Kaelan used to be monogamous, and pretty upset when people implied she did anything dirty. Now she's got her own little tribe.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Aaahh.... that... now I get it. Thankyou..."
<Alicia> * Charlotte laughs a little nervously. "That might be a problem!"
<Seraphna> Thena> Mmm, I think it might enhance your most primal darkness. Kaelan happened to become a Dark One while she was in Kitsune Heat.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "....aaaaand now I see the very first reason I should think hard on this."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You could double, triple, quadruple my libido and I wouldn't match Thena... but taking my worst quality and magnifying that?"
<Seraphna> **Thena sticks out her tongue** Sex isn't even my vice, I'm just horny and playful.
<Seraphna> **Thena gets a far away look in her eyes, her wives have seen her vice and what happens when it takes her**
<DeathStar> <Heaven> *pats Charlotte* Like I said, you can talk to Andrea and see if there's ways you can control. Lately she has been having us do this weird meditation thing with our powers
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Teaching us to seal it
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "So, are there any Dark Ones on the PAX whose vice isn't lust? I just want to be sure..."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It'd be kind of bad if my pride went out of control, or my greed."
<Seraphna> **Thena muses** Sudako seems to react to Kaelan's lust, but I don't think that's her vice. Probably violence, as she was seeded to conquer.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I can't say I was 'seeded' to do anything, so..."
<Seraphna> **Thena muses** Were you born a dark one?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "No, which is why. Humans aren't 'seeded' for purposes. They just are."
<Seraphna> **Thena nods** Yep. Kaelan wasn't either. Su however was placed on a planet as an egg for the purpose of taking it over. As many Dark Ones who become powerful are.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> *to Thena* Andrea offered to turn her into a Dark One, and she's worried her impulses might be spiked
<DeathStar> <Heaven> So she's talking to us to learn about them, I'm guessing
<Seraphna> Thena> Oh they will definately spike. The question is if you have the will to control them as Heaven said.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "My will is fine. I absolutely won't lose control. I am always completely under control."
<Seraphna> **Thena tilts her head and looks her over** Are you sure?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Absolutely. I have no weaknesses."
<Seraphna> Thena> The truly strong are aware of their weaknesses and learn to overcome them. No one lacks them. Except maybe Heaven, she's a dark goddess. **she smiles, clearly being flirty as she runs her fingers over Heaven's side**
<DeathStar> <Heaven> *makes note* Well, outside Kaelan and Sudako, and Tamara, I think that's everyone she can talk to
<DeathStar> *Heaven mmmms* Well, I'm probably a bad Dark One. I just go with the flow
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I've never really trained my powers
<Seraphna> **Thena considers this** There are the Shapeshifters, they know something of corruption.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> But they aren't really Dark Ones. If anyone she should talk to Kyouki
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Well I don't have any. Fox trained them all out of me with her amazing... damn it, I can't finish that sentence, even as a lie."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Mom defeated me again, and she's not even here..."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Fox? Which Kitsune?
<Seraphna> Thena> I think Fox is her name.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Ohhh. Is she a Kitsune?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Weirdly, no. She's... either the best or worst ninja I've ever seen."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> *to Thena* I think this Charlotte is kind of cute. do you think Charlotte and Andrea will hook up?
<DeathStar> <Heaven> How are you the best or worst ninja?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Real ninja are supposed to sneak around and use tricks, not just... move so fast you can't see them."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's like if Dias decided to pass medical exams by punching reality until it changed and all his answers were correct."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I see. ... I believe I get where you are coming from now
<Seraphna> Thena> They would make a cute couple, but I was hoping to unlock Charlotte's romance option first.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> You want to unlock everyone's romance option
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "This is that Suisen thing, right?"
<DeathStar> <Heaven> No, it's a Thena thing
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I think Erevis only put in the law because she had more than one partner
<DeathStar> <Heaven> And the reason she had more than one partner is because she has trouble saying no
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Ironic for someone who's almost as bad at lying as mom."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> True
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I hear your mother and Erevis met on this PAX a long time, and you came here as a kid
<Seraphna> Thena> **gasps** Did I have a hidden origin story with Charlotte I can't remember because I was the universe's cutest baby at the time?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... yes. And one of the first things I was told was not to lie in front of Erevis. Despite that being what I do."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Wait, you two might have met when Thena was a baby?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I don't know if you noticed, but I lie. A lot. I'm working on it, but... it's a problem."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I don't mind, as long as you don't insult me
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'll try not to, but... it's another bad habit of mine."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Oh? *she leans in* I haven't seen that side of you yet. *she holds up the cute purpled haired familiar* Give your best shot on Rio here
<DeathStar> *Rio blinks and looks at charlotte, trying to look harmlesa*
<Seraphna> **Thena huffs**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Ummm... the baby looks weak and helpless? Babies don't really have any obvious vulnerabilities for me to zero in on."
<DeathStar> *rio jerks* I-I am not a baby
<DeathStar> *Rio hangs her head*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Told you so."
<Alicia> NRP: That was me getting confused, yet it worked so well
<Seraphna> **Thena pets and kisses Rio better**
<DeathStar> *Rio's ears twitch and she leans against Thena* I-It's because Rio is short and has small chest, isn't it?
<Seraphna> Thena> That just makes you dainty and adorable.
<DeathStar> <Heaven nod to Charlotte* You are good
<DeathStar> <Rio> *puffs up, accepting Thena's word*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Hey, I was asked to insult you. Don't take it as my actual feelings."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "And yes, the same reason I call you a child too." *she sticks her tongue out*
<DeathStar> <Rio> *paws*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Anyway, do you have any other questions?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "If only there was a way to properly test what it's like before commiting..."
<Seraphna> **Thena muses** There is a way.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> How?
<DeathStar> *she blinks*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I hope my actual vice isn't deciding on things without properly thinking it through."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That would be terrible, although at least I'd only end up like Noire."
<Seraphna> Thena> I can link her mind to another and then she can experience their vice.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's not helping me get *my* vice, but okay."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> That really that useful?
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Maybe Kyouki or Andrea know how to be a Dark One for a day
<DeathStar> <Heaven> *gives a lews grin* If you link with Thena you could be Thena for a day
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's not going to help, I don't think... but I'll consider it, especially if Thena says it's okay."
<Seraphna> **Thena nods** Will help.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You really think it'd help me understand myself better?"
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I dunno. But she knows a Dark One
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Me. You could also maybe try to mentally link with Andrea or someone like that
<Seraphna> **Thena nods**
<Seraphna> Thena> Andrea would probably bring out the greatest of darkness, though you could try with Kaelan or Sudako first.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "So... I'm probably better finding someone with a similar vice... which is easier if I know everyone's."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> My vice is laziness and making money with my ship
<DeathStar> <Heaven> And sex, maybe
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I love cute girls
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Well, I'm not sure 'making money' is a vice... Sudako is a possibility, maybe..."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Well, lets go see Kaelan and Sudako then. *she leads her - Rio following naked*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I do like being number one."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Do I remember right that it boosts confidence?"
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I feel very confident, yes
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I guess I'll have to be careful about my pride going out of control then."
<DeathStar> *they soon arrive at Ulieah's place*
<DeathStar> *Heaven knocks*
<DeathStar> *the door opens a bit and a Dark One girl peers out, then shuts it*
Session Time: Sat Apr 18 00:00:00 2020
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I think the Dark One ran from us
<Seraphna> **Thena giggles**
<Seraphna> **Thena knocks again**
<Seraphna> **Ulieah answers this time** Oh hello.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Ah, Ulieah
<DeathStar> *she motions at Charlotte* This one wants to meet your Dark One, and become one with her
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Phrasing~"
<Seraphna> Ulieah> My innocent little Kaely?
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I did it on purpose~
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Well, her too, but I meant Sudako
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Feeling Kaelan's vice isn't really going to help me understand myself much... it would have a bit back, but I'm better than that now."
<Seraphna> Ulieah> Ah yes. Well come in. **she lets them in**
<Alicia> * Charlotte heads in.
<DeathStar> *tey come in. Zegretta is at the table, eyeing them all suspiciously, the kitsune's ears flatten*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Hello, I... don't think I've met you before?"
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> Zegretta; Kaelan's true wife
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Does that cause problems with Sudako?"
<DeathStar> *Zegretta twitches at Sudako's name*
<DeathStar> *it seems it does a little*
<DeathStar> *At lest on Zeg's end*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Ah, not a good time to be right about things."
<DeathStar> *Charlotte's shadow moves a little*
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> So why are you here?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Ah... I'm here to see what being a Dark One is like... as best can actually be done without outright becoming one."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Unfortunately, Sudako's vice seems the closest so..." *trails off and changes direction* "I'm sorry if talking like this is even merely impolite."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's Sudako or Noire, and Noire is kind of an... unknown there."
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> Yeah, everyone like Sudako. *She moves off. The shadow of charlotte rises up and a blonde Dark One with Kitsune features stands there*
<DeathStar> <Sudako> .. you wanted me?
<DeathStar> *She studies Charlotte, curiously and leans in*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> *to Zegretta as she leaves* "If you were a Dark One... I'd try yours, but..."
<Alicia> * Charlotte then sighs, before looking over to Sudako. "I just want to avoid insulting anyone else right now."
<DeathStar> <Sudako> She doesn't like me very much. *she frowns* I try to avoid her if I can
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... I understand." *sighs again* "I'm trying to find a Dark One with a similar vice, so I can better understand what I'd be like as one."
<DeathStar> *Sudako floats and sits on a table* A similiar vice. *she repeats, tilting her head, as if learning a new word* Okay. And you think I might have that?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Yours is conquest?"
<DeathStar> *props her head up* Conquest? Hm. *She thinks on that*
<DeathStar> <Sudako> If Kaelan wanted stuff, I have no problem doing it. I just take what I want - is that conquest?
<Seraphna> **Kaelan peeks out of her room, tails swaying**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Apparently? That or stealing... which suits me."
<DeathStar> <Sudako> I just have this urge if I like something to have it. *shrugs* I don't understand complicated things. And I don't like to get involved in complicated things. I like to keep it simple
<DeathStar> <Sudako> Anything else?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... that... doesn't sound much like me, but... I think the vice part does?"
<DeathStar> <Sudako> Ah. <Heaven> I spot a Kaelan
<DeathStar> *her tendrils yank her uot*
<DeathStar> <Sudako> Mistress. *she nods to Kaelan*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Eep! Hello.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Relationships themselves are complicated."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Talk to Charlotte about your Dark One nature
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "This would be so much if there was a way to temporarily imbue someone with it."
<DeathStar> *Heaven talks on the comm with someone*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Thena, can you mentally link Kaelan, sudako, and Charlotte while I talk to Andrea?
<DeathStar> <Heaven> See if there is a way? she is talking about Dark runes and Kyouki
<Seraphna> **Thena nods and muses, and suddenly Charlotte can feel the Dark Ones emotions, from Kaelan there’s overwhelming desire, possessive love**
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Saying maybe using the Dark Rune and Kyouki, she might could "fake the sensation" by having a Dark One and Charlotte share their power
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...this isn't accurate, but... it's closer than I'd thought..."
<DeathStar> *Sudako's emotions are complicated - a tinge of corrupted nature, lustful desire for Kaelan, wondering of Charlotte would be a good mate for Kaelan, thinking of things she wants, a dark core to her being, a dark bubbling power in her center, but also just a calm center with herself, having accepted who she is*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's... interesting... but... not as helpful as I hoped."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Well, I'll go grab the Dark Rune and the spirit. *moves off*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Thanks. Neither of them really... fit. Enlightening, though."
<DeathStar> <Sudako> You are a strange one
<DeathStar> <Sudako> Who cares what others think?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I want to know what I'd be like."
<DeathStar> <Sudako> You would be you, wouldn't you?
<DeathStar> *Heaven brings in the Dark Rune*
<DeathStar> *And Andrea*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "But certain elements of me would be more intense."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Do you really completely understand yourself?"
<DeathStar> *Sudako muses* Hm. I guess I just act on my instinct
<DeathStar> *Heaven drags in a tied up figure*
<DeathStar> *with her tendrils*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Hello again, Charlotte
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'd rather mimic Noire in that ca-oh, hello Andrea!"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Hmmm...
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...Hmmm?"
<DeathStar> *Heaven drops the tied up figure - Kyouki*
<DeathStar> *Erevis likely will not be happy*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Doesn't Noire act on instinct?"
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Hello again, Little Dark One."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> To be honest, since I changed the only thing that bothers me about my nature is others looking down on it.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *spins before Kyouki* It's my favorite Dark Spirit! *sits on her lap*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... I sort of understand, but sort of don't."
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "What is this all about?"
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Some people find dark nature and letting oneself go ... bad
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "And I'm trying that, but that's... not what I'm concerned about right now?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> So here it my plan, Big Sis Spirit. I want you to channel into the Dark Rune, after Charlotte picks a Dark One she wants in here, to try their abilities/nature for a day.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Hopefully their powers will transfer to her, somewhat, for a while
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Since I have some corruption in her. *at that moment the door opens and Erevis looms over them* <Erevis> Someone has stolen Kyouki
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I was about to say that this doesn't help me understand what a Dark One version of myself would be, but... eep."
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I'm fine, but I feel like hijinks are occuring."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Hello Mrs. Zhenmei.
<DeathStar> *Erevis walks over and crosses her arms*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Hijinks. Hm.
<DeathStar> *She pats Kyouki's head, nodding to Kaelan*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Backing down, Charlotte? Which Dark One in here do you want to try their powers for a bit?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Well, if Miss Erevis is fine with all this..." *thinks*
<DeathStar> *Erevis TK massages Kyouki, musing*
<Seraphna> **Thena tickles Erevis’ side**
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes, little Thena? *TK massages her too*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I want to say Kaelan, but I feel like... since the purpose of this is to discover the effect of boosting my own nature, I should select the Dark One closest to myself. If only I knew who it was."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Selecting Kaelan or Sudako, while enlightening would likely get awkward quickly."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan muses, tails curling around Su**
<Seraphna> **Thena purrs** Grammy really does like Kyo Kyo huh?
<Alicia> * Kyouki sighs happily, while Charlotte nods to Thena
<DeathStar> <Erevis> She is a very good friend, so yes?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *sits all casually* It could be useful, but necessarily, I suppose. The Dark One power will still be yours, in many ways.
<Seraphna> **Thena pulls out a drawing of Erevis and Kyo in a very loving embrace** This good? Jaime drew it.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Well, to a smaller degree
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Of course she did
<DeathStar> *Erevis ruffles her hair, then Kyouki's*
<DeathStar> <Sudako> *tilts her head at Charlotte, while Zegretta rolls her eyes in the corner of the room*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan picks up Zegretta in her tails**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Hmm... that just makes me think of the one Dark One who's not on the table as an option."
<Seraphna> Thena> Tom Darkone?
<DeathStar> *Zegretta makes a noise*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Noire?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Well she is not available right now, sadly
<Seraphna> **Kaelan pulls her in, the tails seem to also be tendrils**
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> Kaely! Let me go! Hmph. *She eyes all the Dark Ones*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's why I'm not asking. Also, I feel like trying to try the nature of a Dark One with a split personality probably isn't smart."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan kisses her neck** I never want to though~
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's fine, isn't it?"
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...how much of the nature is copied anyway?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Well, it's something never tried before. I believe this will give you a taste of your Dark One nature, while copying a little of their's
<DeathStar> <Andrea> So we'll see
<DeathStar> <Andrea> It's why it might be a good idea to pick who you think you'll feel most comfortable
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "So... Sudako would make me feel most comfortable in the moment, but... I don't want to experience the next morning."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan murrs** So choose someone to experience that with where it won’t be awkward. Maybe Thena? She’s very open.
<Seraphna> Thena> It would allow me to unlock that romance path.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm not talking about sex... Dark Ones aren't affected by alcohol, are they?"
<DeathStar> *Andrea leans in toward Charlotte and winks*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I won't tell
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I am. **tails tease Zegretta**
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Kyouki, hand Sudako the Dark Rune
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "But I'll know what I did."
<DeathStar> **Zegretta huffs and squirms*
<Seraphna> Thena> So? Can be good feelings.
<Seraphna> **Kaelan pulls Zegretta into the kiss**
<DeathStar> <Andrea> No one touches Charlotte intimately in any way. *She warns, her voice dropping into a warning tone; she glances at them, her eyes glowing red*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I want to pick someone who won't make me act drunk the entire day and make me feel like an idiot once it wears off."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Once you hand Sudako the Dark Rune, channel your Spirit powers into it for me, Big Sis Kyouki. *she places her hands on Charlotte* Well, I wouldn't have done that for you, but my power might have been too much for you
<DeathStar> *she winks*
<DeathStar> *Sudako just looks confused, while Zegretta kisses Kaelan and is calmed a little*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Why is everyone assuming I'm after Sudako?"
<Seraphna> **Kaelan wraps one tail around Su**
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *to Kyouki* I think this is hijinks
<Seraphna> Thena> You are?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Well, if not Sudako, who then. *she glances at Heaven, then Kaelan*
<DeathStar> <Sudako> I am lost. *shrug*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "No, though... her self-acceptance is enticing, the rest of it is not so much."
<DeathStar> *Sudako looks a little insulting*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I kind of... want someone smart, but I'm still not self-aware enough to know who's closest to me... I guess."
<DeathStar> <Sudako> Hmph
<DeathStar> <Sudako> Kaelan, she insulted me
<DeathStar> *Sudako forms a dark ball of energy, eyeing Charlotte*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Sorry if I made you jealous."
<DeathStar> <Sudako> More like you pissed me off
<DeathStar> *Andrea snaps her finger and binds Sudako*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...someone good at talking."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Even though I'm not. I want to... not do that."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *relaxes, eyes closed* I do not think you're going to find someone who matches you perfectly. Remember, this is bringing out what you would be as a Dark One primarily, while also copying a bit of them.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> So you just need to find someone you like as a basis
<DeathStar> *Zegretta seems pleased with the way Sudako is being ganged up on. While Heaven looks amused*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Kyouki, how do you end up in this?
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Andrea needed my help, so my hands were tied."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Kaelan, as long as I don't... start copying relationships? That would be awkward."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Possessiveness... I think I can handle."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I mean, I don't think Sudako or Zegretta are interested in me anyway."
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Make sure you don't regret this." *hands the rune to Kaelan*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan muses** They know who they belong to~
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Interesting choice. The Dark Vixen
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "What is it with Dark Ones and Kitsune, anyway?"
<DeathStar> *Andrea stands up and touches Charlotte's back* The tails
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Elwyn is so fluffy
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I have to admit that is appealing."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan shows off the tails not currently groping her girls**
<DeathStar> *when Kyouki focuses her spirit power into the Rune, Andrea focuses into Charlotte - suddenly, Kaelan is a normal Kitsune and Charlotte gains Dark One Vixen powers, gaining 10% of them and 30% of Kaelan's attitude and vices, while applifying what she would be like as a Dark One. Zegretta, freed from the dark tails scoots way*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> There - whatever Dark impulses you have are not unleashed a bit.
<DeathStar> now
<Seraphna> **Kaelan blinks** I’m normal?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> But you have a super strong mind and will, so you should be able to work through it
<DeathStar> <Andrea> For a bit. It won't be permenant.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> It will revert from Charlotte back to you
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'll take care of things in your stead~"
<Seraphna> **Kaelan nods, a Kitsune girl, though still with shockingly symmetrical and perfected looks**
<DeathStar> *Sudako sniffs Kaelan* hm
<Seraphna> **Kaelan tugs her close the old fashioned way** Yes my puff?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> So, how do you feel?
<DeathStar> <Sudako> You don't feel dark enough
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Lending my darkness for a bit. It will be back.
<DeathStar> (ali is getting tired, so Dark Ali will be minied tomorrow for the brief appearance of Dark Charlotte for the mini)
* Alicia has quit IRC (Read error: Connection reset by peer)
<DeathStar> (Whenever Alicia returns, we can do a mini with a normal Kaelan)
<DeathStar> (*nods*)
<DeathStar> (And Zegretta fawning all over)
* Alicia has joined #ThenCharNemesis
<Alicia> (I return)
<DeathStar> *while Kaelan returns into a normal Kitsune beauty, Charlotte grows a little taller - from 5'1 to 5'5, her brown hair goes blackish like Andrea, her eyes reddish, she grows a devilish tail with a spade end, her breasts are now C cups, and she emits a darkish aura*
<DeathStar> *Charlotte gains Dark One Vixen powers, gaining 10% of them and 30% of Kaelan's attitude and vices, while applifying what she would be like as a Dark One. *
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Hm. Your aggression levels have risen a bit and libido, while also any dark impulses you might normally have
<DeathStar> <Heaven> How do you feel?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's a bit overwhelming, but I can handle it... and... I feel complete at last."
<Alicia> * Charlotte takes deep breaths, but looks to have things under control.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Ho ho ho. *she smiles* That's good to hear. Lets test what you can do. *points at Heaven* Point your hand and picture in your mind's eye a dark tendril extending from you and wrapping around her
<Alicia> * Charlotte does so, grinning a little as she does. There's something about having power that's exhilarating to her.
<DeathStar> *a tentacle emits from Charlotte and wraps up HEaven*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Good job. You can control that with your mind. It will obey you as long as you picture/will it
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Well, this makes my mind up... though I may need a little time to settle myself before I do anything big."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Alright, second, study the shadows and see if you can shadow port. This takes a lot of effort and not a lot of people can do it. See if you can move from one shadow to the next
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I wonder what Noire will think..." *hears the instruction and redirects her mind away from Noire thoughts with only a small amount of effort, studying the shadows as she moves towards one*
<Alicia> * Charlotte has a bit of trouble for a moment, then sinks into one.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Not bad. That takes a lot of energy, so it's a skill most do not use it
<Alicia> <Charlotte> *emerging again* "It's a good one though."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Now, lets see if you can do this. *Forms a dark matter ball in her hand; the ball seems to have some gravity in it, weighing down things in the room, and hops it into Charlotte's hand. she would immediately feel like the Dark matter ball is crushing her down into the floor, while trying to suck her up and damage her* <Andrea> Dispell it with your pwoer. If you can't I'll save you
<Alicia> * Charlotte blinks a bit at that, feeling the sudden surge of difficulty, but pushes against it, somewhat awkwardly, but with an increasing level of skill as she tries to find what actually works there.
<Alicia> * She's definitely not as skilled with that, but as she struggles, she manages to push back against it, slightly at first, then enough to actually overwhelm it... though definitely not instantly.
<DeathStar> *As she manages to push it away some to get breathing room, she finds she is not strong enough to fully knock it away, even with this form stronger than her base; and as her she studies it with her mind, she realizes she might can absorb it*
<DeathStar> *Andrea sits on a tentacle and watches*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> You are lasting quite the while
<Alicia> * Charlotte takes a deep breath, and then tries to absorb it instead. She's not sure if it'll work, but it's worth trying!
<DeathStar> *she manages to do it, but it knocks her on ehr butt*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Oooh, that looks like it hurt a bit
<DeathStar> <Andrea> But impressive.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Do you think you could make your own?
<Alicia> * Charlotte takes deep breaths, and rubs her tail where she landed on it. "Maybe once I've caught my breath."
<DeathStar> *Andrea helps her up*
<Alicia> * Charlotte takes Andrea's hand. "This is the roughest training I've had in some time... but it's fine. I won't get better if I don't."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Well you seem to be able to use that body quite well. How does it feel?
<DeathStar> *meanwhile in the corner Zegretta is kissing all over normal looking Kaelan*
<DeathStar> <Sudako> ... hmph
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Great, if a bit sore right now. I think it looks it too."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *nods* It suits you. And you seem to be controlling any aggression well. I would have thought after that trick you might have launched an attack on me
<Seraphna> **Kaelan flusters, kissing back**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm not usually very aggressive. Maybe it boosted it from none to a little?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> It is possible
<DeathStar> <Andrea> So, anything you want to try out now?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Mmm... h-her fixation seems to be Noire.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's called a crush... though it is stronger now. I don't know if that's you or me."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Noire, you say?
<DeathStar> *Andrea muses, eyeing Charlotte*
<DeathStar> *Zegretta is hugging on Kaelan happily*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Noire. She's cute, and smart, and doesn't have any obvious major flaws... why?"
<Seraphna> **Kaelan wraps around her wife** I’ll have to remember to revert to this form for Zeggie.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You're really cute together... I want Noire like that..."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *Wraps Charlotte up in tendrils* So you are interested in Noire?
<DeathStar> *she studies her*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Yes." *studies back*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Hmmm. *she sets her down* Hm. *she sits down on her "Seat"* Hm
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What? Am I not good enough or something?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Ah, there's some of the Dark One jealously. *she notes*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Is that a problem?" *she looks defensive*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Noire is complicated with me. She is who Reikana could have been if things hadn't played out long ago. But do I have a problem with you two being together, assuming she accepts you? No. Other than the fact I rescind my offer for the Dark One power if you two do hook up. Unless I find an alternative method
<DeathStar> *she props her head up*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... I'd rather get it from her..."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I don't know if she has the levels of power to give it to you.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...you want me to choose between her and this."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> No, I said I'd find an alternative method.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...alright."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I'm evil, but I'm not going to mess with a girl interested in my daughter
<DeathStar> *Andrea lands on her feet*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Heaven, Kaelan, continue to train her
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm evil, but I'm not going to do anything that'd hurt someone I love."
<DeathStar> *Andrea shadowports*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Well, I never seen Andrea peace out that fast before
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...I really hope she wasn't lying about not having a problem with it."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I feel like I didn’t convey how strong my love Vice is.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm fine, I just..." *stumbles for words*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Can’t take your mind off her no matter what?
<DeathStar> <Heaven> It might be that she had a measure of interest in you and once you conveyed interest in her daughter, she put a wall between you two? Or maybe it was something else.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> It's hard to tell what that one thinks
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I couldn't before either. The older Andrea was fine about it, but... I guess she wasn't offering up her power to me."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I wonder how the Elder one is doing.
<DeathStar> *she muses* I don't see her that much lately
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "She... says she's fine." *seems worried, but also thoughtful*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Anyway, we're your teachers now
<DeathStar> <Heaven> *Steps up with KAelan*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> *to Kaelan* What all should we test her on?
<DeathStar> *Andrea meanwhile returns to her manor and looks up alternate methods, holding the Dark Rune from Kyouki - debating putting her dark energy into a vat for Charlotte to dive into and be submerged*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Why did you have to bring up that, now I can't concentrate..."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan giggles** There’s our challenge. We need to spur on my vice and see if she can take it.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's horrible! I hate feeling powerless!"
<DeathStar> <Heaven> So you hate feeling powerless? *crosses arms* And how will you stop feeling that way?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I don't even know! This isn't something I can just learn! Especially not in... however long I have left!"
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Even my Andrea can't fix it... and I can't just ignore it, because she might not be my Andrea, but she's still Andrea, and she's Noire's mother, and I care about her beyond just that!"
<DeathStar> *Heaven glances at Kaelan for translation*
<Alicia> (Shall I translate instead?)
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Mmm, my love is a possessive, dominate love. She’s feeling that anxiety I live with every moment. The idea I might lose one of my girls.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I see. *to Charlotte* I would say use your Dark Energy to dominate any negative feelings you have, that's what I do, but it looks like this is more complicated than that
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "And I try to deal with feelings like that by just dealing with the problem, but this is too big for me. I'm not so arrogant as to think I can outdo Andrea herself in such a timeframe."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I think I wouldn't worry about Andrea. You are interested in Noire, not her, right?
<DeathStar> <Heaven> She might have been interested in you, but who knows what way - it could have been in an evil way, or a playful way, or some way that she say herself in you, or who knows how her mind works. Andrea is alien to even me
<DeathStar> <Heaven> She said she'd give you powers if you wanted it, just that she's apparently not going to do it the same way now
<DeathStar> *say - saw
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's not that simple. Losing Andrea hurts Noire. Losing... this isn't even about the powers right now, and even if it was, the older Andrea is not 'my' Andrea, my teacher and... friend?"
<Seraphna> **Kaelan wraps a normal tail around Zegretta and Su** Honestly, I just go for everything. Embrace the vice.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... and it also hurts me, though it wouldn't if not for Noire. Or Reikana even. I... I don't remember my biological parents, but they weren't Stella. Losing people hurts. I can't forget that however much I try."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "So yeah, the whole Elder Andrea being low on time hits hard."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> So the older Andrea is not showing up because she is having trouble? That sucks. *she pats and hugs Charlotte* Well, I'll let you in on something.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I'm a little older than Reikana/Noire, so I remember a little of when Elwyn and the two Andreas had Reikana/Noire
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Do you want to know about those days?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Yes... but I'm also worried to ask in case I fixate even more."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Apparently Elwyn was from an altenate future, where the Elder Andrea was her mentor and protected her. And had a crush on. Eventually, Elwyn came to this timeline and met the younger Andrea, who I believe was drifting along with no real destination. The two hit it off, and when the Elder Andrea arrived, too, the three got together - the Elwyn and Andrea married, and the Elder version sort of was in the relationship, too.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...oh. I guess things did get awkward then..."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Andrea and Elwyn had Reikana and Andrea adored her, and raised her, teaching her everything she knew, and they homeschooled her, I think - I recall they kept her at their manor a lot. The Elder version of Andrea taught Reikana schooling, Elwyn Kitsune techniques, and Andrea played with her and taught her Dark One stuff. Andrea loved to play with Reikana, from what I recall. And note I wasn't close to them, so I can't verify much outside visits.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... this Andrea is Noire's mother."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Yes. The older version is from the alternate universe and she was mainly there as family support and well, sex
<Alicia> <Charlotte> *taking deep breaths to try to calm herself down* "I ruined everything, didn't I? I hate it even more when there's only me to lash out at..."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Soon though I think they had to put Rei in the school system since you can't homeschool forever and she learned in history about Dark Ones, and the damage they did to the universe/Earth and all that, and since Andrea raised her as a Dark One and be proud on Earth, and not on the PAX/Suisen Empire, the kids picked on her, got to Reikana from what I heard. And Noire was born out of that. Andrea did not like Reikana not accepting/rejecting it, I think - again, second hand. And I think Reikana and Andrea's relationship strained. Since the Elder Andrea was the one who said they shouldn't try to force Reikana to do anything she didn't want to do. So Reikana closed herself off, and Reikana/Noire drifted more and more into two people I think.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Again, to learn more, Andrea would know how much really went down
<Alicia> <Charlotte> *winces visibly, then trembles* "I... I..."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "....this... is also... training... right?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> It’s working out that way.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> *ruffles her hair*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Anyway, like I said, Andrea is complicated. Who knows what she thought about you, and when it comes to her daughter, she is even more complicated. So she probably just didn't want to do anything that might cause issues there
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "How dare they... you want a monster? I'll... I'll..." *trembles some more, then calms down somewhat* "...I don't know the full story, so... I can't... do anything about that."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... please don't tell Andrea about that outburst. Please don't tell anyone about that outburst."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> *hugs* Hey. We found our place and Dark Ones are being more and more accepted. Look at Reikana. She's a frickin idol
<DeathStar> *she doesn't mention the possibility of a second Dark War*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...Noire is precious and must be protected. Reikana too."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "And yes, I found my place too."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan snickers** Welcome to my world. Even without my powers I wouldn’t give my girls up for anything.
<DeathStar> *Zegretta snuggles her while Sudako huffs, all tsundere*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "At least I wasn't in public, so no-one needs to know I... reacted so badly. Don't you dare tell anyone, Thena. I'll... lets just say, this isn't the sort of material for a prank."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Don't worry, I won't tell anyone
<Seraphna> Thena> No worries silly. Though I am jelly that Noire stole my romance path.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Well, she still has to accept yet."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan kisses Su’s cheek** You know missy, when I get my powers back I’ll be liable to punish my puff.
<DeathStar> <Sudako> W-What did I do?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Being all pouty.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I think for training we should move about and have Charlotte out in the public.
<DeathStar> <Sudako> *huffs* I like the real you. <Zegretta> This is the real her!
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I think Kaelan gets to choose that."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "So, Kaelan, which version is more 'you', or does it not even matter?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I’m me either way. Just need to get these two to see that I guess.
<Alicia> * Charlotte nods. "Well, Zegretta wins by default."
<DeathStar> *Zegretta gives Charlotta beautiful smile, bowing*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Alright, Char, where would you like to go and try to talk/blend in with people?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Hmm... whether to go somewhere I'm not known, shapeshift and go somewhere I am, or just blow my whole cover about being a Dark One and go without hiding it."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan rubs Zeg’s tummy**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Change blindness is a thing, but this is too dramatic to keep itself hidden."
<DeathStar> *Zegretta's tails curl*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Up to you. I just want to see how you do in the public
<Alicia> * Charlotte considers.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Lets keep the secret a bit longer, at least."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Alright, what's a good low-key place you think Kaelan, that she hasn't been to?
<Seraphna> **Kaelan muses** Could try an amusement zone?
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Beach it is
<DeathStar> *Erevis grabs Kyouki and drags her off*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Have fun!"
<Alicia> * Kyouki happily consents to being dragged off
<DeathStar> <Erevis> We should go to the beach sometime. Would you enjoy seeing me in a bathing suit? *she is heard asking as they leave*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I can never tell who is the domme in that relationship or the sub
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "They're good together though."
<DeathStar> *in a TAW spin, they arrive in the beach, Heaven in a two piece bikini that barely covers anything. Zegretta eyes her giant breasts, then huffs; Sudako snickers in her one piece*
<Alicia> * Charlotte, deciding that she may as well play into it if she's not shapeshifting, is likewise in a two piece bikini, only slightly more modest than Heaven's. Seeing Zegretta's reaction, she hugs the kitsune. "Don't worry, you're pretty too."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "And I'm not just saying that because I'm using Kaelan's power."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan steps over in a bikini that shows off a literally flawless form**
<Seraphna> **Thena is wearing a bikini with a sea through skirt and ribbons, playing up adorable yet sexy**
<DeathStar> <Zegetta> Thank you
<Seraphna> Kaelan> My wife is the prettiest.
<Seraphna> Thena> Heaven has the best dusky hotness factor.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I can't agree, but the one I think the prettiest isn't here."
<DeathStar> *on the beach they find - Erevis in a "bikini" that looks more like pastries, peering at Kyouki" <Erevis> I was told this was the new rage by Jaime. Is it true? *she truly barely covered. Also on the beach is Taiga in a kiddie float in the ocean, and Ren on the beach, alone*
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> ... I think the weirdest is. *noting Erevis*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I like it."
<DeathStar> *Erevis nods and moves to sit under an umbrella with Kyouki*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Lets mingle on the beach.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm not surprised everyone finds the one they love to be the hottest."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I suppose that is true, but I can admire other girls. Like you are cute
<DeathStar> *Ren makes a little sand castle and Taiga floats*
<Seraphna> Thena> Still think we should gone to the nude beach.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Well, I just said Zegretta is pretty, after all. And you're pretty cute too."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan wraps around Zegretta** Mrrr.... mine.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Maybe next time. *to Charlotte* See anyone you want to chat with?
<DeathStar> *Zegretta kisses Kaelan and snuggles while Sudako just huffs on the beach's bright lights*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I probably shouldn't go talking to people I see much..." *looks over at Ren*
<Alicia> (And that works whether before or after that mini)
<DeathStar> *Ren makes a sad looking sandcastle. Taiga washes up on shore in her floatie*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Hm, I think I see some NPCs over there then
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "She's a bit young, but she's still cute. Then again, Thena looks young too."
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> Who? <Heaven> Unimportant people.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Taiga? Sje
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Taiga? She was deaged by magik or something, so she looks 16-17. Her daughter there is Ren. *points at Ren* She looks a bit older than her by a year or two.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Taiga has been lonely lately since her wife left and Ren has been acting odd
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "No, the other one. Taiga's already met me... Ren then."
Session Time: Sun Apr 19 00:00:00 2020
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Ah. *pulls out her notes* Ren works on Earth and has been on the PAX filling in
<Seraphna> **Si rises out of the water behind Taiga** Fuuuuu.
<DeathStar> *Taiga makes a girly noise*
<Seraphna> Si> Bunny Shark gets Taigy!
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I don't want to blow my cover... but hey, maybe Taiga can keep a secret too?"
<DeathStar> *Taiga rolls in her float on the beach* <Heaven> I think Taiga is pretty discreet. Ren I don't know much about
<DeathStar> <Heaven> But she is Cheryl's granddaughter
<Alicia> * Charlotte heads over, with just a "But I'm not anyone she's met, so I won't be that special to her."
<Seraphna> **Si fuus and hugs on Taiga**
<Alicia> * Charlotte hugs Ren from behind. "Hi cutey."
<DeathStar> *Ren's ears flick upward in surprise* Eh?! Huh?! Eeee!
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What are you up to?"
<DeathStar> *she turns behind her, trying to place the face, thinking she might have seen her once or twice maybe on the station or the bar when Taiga was talking to her* I-I'm playing here because I was told I work too much. *She mumbles, clearly not used to being hugged by people she isn't super familiar with* Who are you again?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm Charlotte. I haven't seen you around before, but you seemed lonely. And yes, relaxation is important." * her tail waves around as she says the last line
<DeathStar> *Ren flusters at the lonely comment* I... maybe a little. *she watches the tail* Are you new here?
<DeathStar> *Taiga pats Si* How are you? *She watches Charlotte, placing her face and thinking she knows who she is*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You could say that."
<Alicia> * Charlotte tries to act casual, despite Taiga noticing her, acting as if she's never met her before, or at least, hasn't noticed her watching her
<Seraphna> Si> Good, and you?
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well, welcome to the PAX. I usually live on Earth but I been coming up here all my life. It's a great place. *She shifts in her one piece* If you need anything just ask. This place has a lot of fun activities
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Good - that person reminds me of someone new I met but she's a Dark One.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I've been alone a lot, too." *she's not flirting, but it's not like she's not reaching out*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's only after I came here that I found anyone I could get close to."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Earth isn't as friendly as I'd hope."
<DeathStar> *Ren nods* I get that. *she smiles a little for the first time, then offers her hand* Would you like to walk around the beach?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'd like that." *takes Ren's hand*
<Seraphna> Si> They’re breeding?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Wait, what?
<DeathStar> *Ren walks with Charlotte along the beach, Ren blushing hard as she holds her hand, nearing a seller selling sweets and Ren gets them something to cool them off. It's clear for some reason Charlotte' charisma has risen* So, um, it's good you found your place. Sometimes I think I've found myself a place and it that milestone moves on me and I keep looking. Sorry if it seems I'm complaining. Just, don't let go of what makes you happy. *she offers the sweet*
<Seraphna> Si> Huh? **blonde bunny**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Breeding what?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I hope the PAX remains your home for a long while.. and I won't let go of what I want. There's someone I'm interested in, but I don't think they feel the same. I'm still going to take the chance though." *takes the sweet gratefully*
<DeathStar> *Ren gives a smile* I'm happy for you. I never had that courage. And that person found someone (hinting at their future conversation). I guess that is what led me to drifting to my new job. Get some distance, though I'm still their friend. *she eats some of her sweet* I'm glad you have the courage. *she say softly*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Courage is hard, especially when you've failed before... I was about to give up on anything beyond friend too."
<DeathStar> *Ren smiles and squeezes her hand*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well if you need anything
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I hope you find someone too."
<DeathStar> *Ren smiles softly* May we both win in love. *she walks with Charlotte* So what have you been enjoying most here so far?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Hard to say. Today's been the best so far, though. I finally got to feel like I belong."
<DeathStar> <Ren> That's great. Finding things is hard, like we've been talking about. *they walk by Erevis lotioning up Kyouki - both looking overly lewd, for comedy purposes*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'm glad your day has been good so far. What do you plan to do next?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I don't have any plans yet.. I'm just taking things as they come."
<DeathStar> *Ren nods and gives Charlotte her datapad number*
<Alicia> * Charlotte pauses, then gives out one of her own
<Alicia> ( I wasn't sure if it should be her main or a secondary one but that line works for both ways )
<DeathStar> <Ren> There now you can get in touch with me if you want
<Alicia> * Charlotte nods. "I do hope to see you again."
<Alicia> * Even though she's thinking of in a few months, it's not a lie.
<DeathStar> *instead it's just a week or two, nyo ho ho ho*
<DeathStar> <Ren> So, do you want to do anything on the beach? *she glances around at the stuff - like scuba diving, sunbathing, swimming, other stuff*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> She seems to be doing well
<DeathStar> *Heaven sits and relaxes, eating a lolipop*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I haven't been scuba diving before..."
<Seraphna> **Thena hops in Heaven's lap**
<DeathStar> *Heaven gropes her then offers her a lolipop*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Me either to be honest. *Heads that way and an instructor there tells them how to do it*
<Seraphna> **Thena coos and takes it, sucking on it**
<DeathStar> <Ren> That sounds complicate
<DeathStar> *her tails swish in thought*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> She seems to be doing well - no molesting people, no losing her temper
<DeathStar> <Heaven> What do you think?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I can handle it."
<Alicia> ( Double purpose line :P )
<DeathStar> *Ren gets the scubu gear ready and gets into the water with Charlotte*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> So, Kyouki
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *hands her something*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> *takes the something, looking over it*
<Seraphna> **Thena nods** So far so good, but I hope she's realizing the urges aren't half as bad as her real urges will be, since she's only able to access a portion of the power she's borrowing from Kaelan.
<DeathStar> *it is an invitiation for a date that Kyouki can turn in when she wants - a snow date oddly*
<Alicia> * Charlotte is not realising that, but she is realising that they'd be different, at least.
<Seraphna> **Somewhere, Jaime senses her shipping efforts have leveled up**
<DeathStar> <Heaven> When she gets super focused on something she likes yeah, you can be persistant - or something you really get mad at.
<DeathStar> *Ren dog paddles - get it since she's a wolfish fox - to some fish in the ocean and points them out to Charlotte*
<Alicia> * Charlotte swims over, not especially skillfully, but workably, to Ren and the fish
<DeathStar> *the fish circles them and one swims up Charlotte - a darkish one*
<Alicia> * Charlotte looks over the fish, wondering if it's a special fish, or just a fish that suits her nature.
<DeathStar> *after seeing some more wonders of the ocean, the two emerge and Ren flops on ehr back, her ears and tails twitching and spraying water*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Whoo, that was fun
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "We should definitely meet up gain sometime."
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'd really like that
<DeathStar> *She rises and shakes herself off like a fox*
<DeathStar> *Ren bounces onto Charlotte's head in fox form*
<DeathStar> *Charlotte would notice Ren is asleep - it looks like playing with Charlotte and whatever is worrying her as made her tired. Heaven waves Charlotte over*
<Alicia> * Charlotte heads over, still letting Ren rest on her for now.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Looks like you did well.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That wasn't so bad, but then again, I didn't find anything to set me off."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> That's good. Anything you want to do in your final hours of ultimate evil power?
<Alicia> * Charlotte considers, but other than pranks involving shapeshifting *and* shadowportation, nothing comes to mind.
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Well, come sit down by me and Thena. You can smack her around with your powers
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I know what I want to do, but unless I get permission, I don't want to have done it."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Plus... I'd rather keep this a secret a little longer."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> What do you want to do?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "If I tell you it involves Noire, can you tell from that?"
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Ah, tying her up with your tendrils
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Exactly~"
<DeathStar> <Heaven> *pats Charlotte and ties thena up with her's*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I like how you think
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Seeing that makes me jealous... but not aggressively so."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> Heh. So what do you think you'll do from here? Accept the Dark change?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It depends on whether I can, but... yes."
<DeathStar> <Heaven> I look forward to you joining us, then, sister
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I do too."
<DeathStar> *as time goes on, Charlotte would notice she is getting shorter and her eyes a litle less reddish - Kaelan beside her is gaining her Darkish features back*
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> Aw. Oh well
<DeathStar> *Andrea looks over them* I see it is wearing off a little. I imagine by tonight you will be back to normal
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I hope you're feeling alright?"
<Alicia> * CHarlotte also looks over to Zegretta. "I kind of feel the same."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan wraps tails around Zegretta and huffs a little**
<DeathStar> *Zegretta nuzzles*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I am fine. *She pats Charlotte - though motherly this time*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Anyway, *she takes a little bit of Charlotte's blood* There
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Did... you actually have romantic feelings for me? Or just lust. Dark One, I know."
<DeathStar> *Andrea tilts her head* Does it matter? *she does her little evil smile* I'm a little evil imp, you can ask your mother. Anyway. *She looks serious* With this, maybe I can find an alternate way than what I mentioned before, but it may take a bit longer. I'm thinking having you taking in a lot of corruption and maybe having some blood samples to off set it.
<DeathStar> >Andrea> I'll work with the other me and Elwyn.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I'll get back to you when I find a solution
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I do care about you."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... as long as I didn't hurt you, I guess it doesn't matter."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Not much can hurt me. *she smiles that smile of her's* But thank you. *to the others* I mgiht take blood samples from you, too, Kaelan since you are one who went through it and some from other Dark Ones
<DeathStar> *Andrea pokes Kaelan without warning, then Heaven*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm willing to wait, but... I think I've made my decision. I want to be part of your family."
<Seraphna> **Thena smiles**
<DeathStar> <Andrea> If Noire is the one who makes you happy, then I have no problem with it. *she sounds like she means it* Alright. *She throws the samples into some void, almost carelessly* There
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I'll work on this in my spare time.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I must get back.
<DeathStar> *Andrea whispers something to Heaven as she moves to shadowport* <Heaven> *puts all their numbers in Charlotte's datapad, including Andrea's, so she can get in touch*
<DeathStar> <Heaven> There, now we can be in touch for the future
<DeathStar> (Alright lets end this mini and get ready for Dark Legacy tomorrow - which is a few weeks after this mini)
* Alicia has left #ThenCharNemesis (Leaving)
Session Close: Sun Apr 19 21:04:36 2020
(takes place after the session)
<DeathStar> *Andrea oversees the funeral stuff with Cassandra to put the other her in the family plot*
<DeathStar> *letting Reikana recover with friends*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...how are you holding up?"
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *is just quiet*
<DeathStar> *Ren gives Reikana a hug*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *bows her ehad*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... I know there's nothing I can say that..." *stops talking and hugs her too*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Anything you need, Rei?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... I'm at your service too."
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *just shakes her head*
<DeathStar> *Suddenly a well dressed woman steps in*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "If there's anything, just ask... I... don't wan't-" *looks over at the new arrival*
<DeathStar> *she wears fancy looking clothes and holds herself well - and sits next to Reikana, bumping Charlotte aside*
<DeathStar> <Woman> Reikana. Baby. *she hugs her*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What do you think you're doi-... what did I miss?"
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *places her hand on the woman's*
<Alicia> * Charlotte's short tirade is cut shorter by the use of "Baby"
<DeathStar> *the woman spares just a glance at Charlotte, then back at Reikana, stroking her head as she holds her hand* I came over as soon as I heard. Do you want to stay at my place tonight?
<DeathStar> <Ren> *mouths Madison to Charlotte*
<DeathStar> *Ren moves a bit away and sits with Charlotte*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> *eyes her, unhappy, but unwilling to act upon it, then settles down with Ren*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...thanks... I was getting... bad."
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...I...I'll stay here or at my grandmother's..."
<Alicia> * Charlotte hugs Ren tightly.
<DeathStar> *Ren pets her her her head*
<DeathStar> <Madison> I'll stay with you then. *she nods, as if that is that* I'm not going to leave you alone.
<DeathStar> *Madison pulls Reikana against her, glancing at the other two* Thank you for being with Rei
<DeathStar> <Madison> She has good friends
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...thankyou..."
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *just lets out a sigh*
<DeathStar> *Madison turns to Reikana, rubbing her back but not pressing her to talk*
<DeathStar> *Andrea finally steps in and looks tired, perhaps as a result in being in her adult form and now her teen form*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...I can't let anything like this happen again..."
<DeathStar> (not)
<DeathStar> *Andrea takes a seat and holds a drink in her hand*
<DeathStar> *Setsuna appears by Cassandra*
<DeathStar> <Setsuna> Lemon has set up some extra securiy
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "...alright."
<DeathStar> *Vesta is stationed along with Wyrd*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm going to learn to fight, even a little. Aptitude or not... I have to do everything I can... whether that would've helped here or not."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "If nothing else, it means I can stand by your side, and maybe protect Rei too."
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Sets, I'm heading back to the old house. Someone has to light some incense for the family shrine."
<DeathStar> *Setsuna nods* I will join you
<DeathStar> <Ren> I can help train you if you want.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'd like that."
<DeathStar> *Andrea gives Cassandra a smile of apprecation, then goes back to drinking her alcohol, making a face*
<DeathStar> <Madison> Wait here, Reikana. *she moves to the manor's kitchen, then returns, later with some tea she likes and a tiny bit of food in the hopes of getting her to eat, holding it up to feed her*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "..not hungry..."
<DeathStar> <Madison> If you don't eat, sweetie, you'll get sick and weak. I don't want that. *she hugs her* I'll set this here for now but try to take a few bites later.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> *whispers a question to Ren*
<DeathStar> *Andrea finishes her drink* I'm sorry, Rei. *is all she says, looking a bit pensive - who knows what is going through her mind. Another her died, after all*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *sighs and then gives a nod*
<DeathStar> *Andrea closes her eyes for now, her devil tail swishing like a fox*
<DeathStar> *Ren pauses, then shrugs*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *crosses the garden back to the Arakawa mansion*
<DeathStar> *Setsuna follows* So. *to Cass* I think that girl likes our granddaughter
<DeathStar> <Setsuna> Or one of them. *referring to Reikana/Noire*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "...which girl? There are lots of girls there."
<DeathStar> <Setsuna> Uh. True. *brings out sketch she mde and holds it up*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *glances over*
<DeathStar> *It looks like Charlotte*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Maybe this is going to turn into a harem manga." *steps inside the house, slipping off her shoes*
<Alicia> * Charlotte remains cuddling with Ren.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I got fooled... I really thought... there was more of a gap."
<DeathStar> *Ren's tails pet Charlotte*
<DeathStar> <Setsuna> Hm *muses on that as she slips her's off*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *goes to change into her good kimono*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "At times like this, I wish I had a tail of my own..."
<DeathStar> *Ren muses* I'll see about helping you with that
<DeathStar> *Ren bows to Reikana, and moves to give her privacy with Madison, walking to another room with Charlotte*
<Alicia> * Charlotte follows.
<DeathStar> <Ren> I hope Rei bounces back soon. This must have hit her hard
<DeathStar> *Madison just sits with Reikana, being there with her*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... I know it."
<DeathStar> <Ren> *to Charlotte* Anything you need?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Stay with me?"
<DeathStar> *Ren's right ear twitches* S-Sure. I can do that. *she nods and walks with Charlotte*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I don't remember when I lost my original parents, but... I remember how much it hurt being alone."
<DeathStar> *Ren nods* I can imagine
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "How long have you known Rei, anyway?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Oh, it seems like ages now
<DeathStar> <Ren> I probably at first pushedher buttons the wrong way, since I was kind of a jerk back in the day
<DeathStar> <Ren> Still am a little
<DeathStar> <Ren> But we became friends and bonded, and I took her out ... *She trails off* Took her out to get her to open up a little
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...me too, I guess. I'm trying to stop, but..." *listens to the story, starting to find it familiar*
<DeathStar> *Ren nods* In addition to taking her to places we made a band and did things. That led her to becoming the idol she is now, though we don't meet up as a band as much as we used to
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You liked her, maybe still do?"
<DeathStar> *Ren reddens a little* Yeah, I liked her. It's why I took her out to places. But I think Madison and her click well, too.
<DeathStar> <Ren> And she's a great friend
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...I can't say I like Madison, but my reasons are terrible... and anyway, it doesn't matter now. What matters is what... Reikana thinks. I guess I should stop saying Noire. Unless she wants me to call her that."
<DeathStar> *Setsuna prays before something*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *opens the shrine cabinet and lights an incense wheel*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well, I've always hung out with Reikana more, but I like Noire too. I see it as two sides to the same coin. Noire has been a good friend to me, too. Like when she thought I was dead once or captured.
<DeathStar> <Ren> As for Madison, I haven't hung out with her that much, since she's Reikana's lawyer and is busy outside being with Rei, but you can talk to her if you want
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I more or less ignored Reikana, up until Noire started... questioning me. It was uncomfortable, but she accepted me afterwards... and apparently that was enough to make me like her."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...school presidents are better than idols, I guess?"
<DeathStar> *Ren pauses, then giggles*
<DeathStar> *somewhere, Sabrina shudders*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well, I mean, if you want to confess to Noire after all this is over, go ahead. But I'd wait for now. This hit them both hard.
<DeathStar> <Ren> I just hope to see Rei Rei cheerful again
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I want to say that Noire reminded me of myself too, but... not until today."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well, they both have changed over the years since I met them.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I hope I can change too."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Reikana was shy, and could barely talk, and Noire was bombastic and a little crazy to me in battles
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... yeah. I understand."
<DeathStar> *Ren shows her videos of past battles*
<DeathStar> *using footage from the Cheryl mansion footage*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I wish I was that good."
<Jackieness> 6* Noire was laughing mad in most of them, and dressed like a Bayonetta cosplayer.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well, she was good, in a way
<DeathStar> <Ren> As you cna see she's calmed down
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That outfit looks impractical though."
<DeathStar> <Ren> I think that ws the point - revelling in Dark One stuff
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's Dar... okay, point." *pauses, thinking* "I don't have the figure for that one yet, though."
<DeathStar> *Ren flusters*
<Alicia> * Charlotte considers. "I bet I could find something that does suit me though."
<DeathStar> <Ren> You plan to cosplay?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I could... I didn't see the point until recently."
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<DeathStar> <Ren> I look foward to it
<DeathStar> *Setsuna lights it with Cassandra for Andrea*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Anything you like especially?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'll let you know
<Alicia> * Charlotte smiles, then kisses Ren
<DeathStar> *Ren flusters at that, her ears flickering straight up as she kisses back*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I think... Madison can have Rei."
<DeathStar> *Ren blinks* Y-You mean? *her tails swish* But you really seem to have wanted. *She looks shy, peering to the side* Um, I didn't mean to get in your way or anything. *she seems shy, like she isn't used to attention on her over the years*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Didn't you?"
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<DeathStar> *Ren blushes reddens, and makes a low sound* A-Anyway. *she takes her hand* L-Lets get some food. You're probably hungry. *she shyly moves along*
<Alicia> * Charlotte blushes too. "Yeah, lets."
<DeathStar> *Ren takes them to a place with good food in a place in Tokyo, sitting down with Charlotte*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I think I like this place."
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<DeathStar> <Ren> I hear this place was the hub of Earth for a while
<DeathStar> *Ren orders some food and a drink*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Tokyo, or this specific place?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> I think I heard that this became the main capital for EarthGov for a while
<DeathStar> <Ren> And that Erevis favors it, especially when she ran the Suisen Empire
<DeathStar> *shows Erevis' Tokyo home*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Mom approves, I'm sure."
<DeathStar> <Ren> I think my mom might have mentioned your mom before, having met her. She mgiht look my age or younger, but that ws because something happened to deage her.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Mmm... does she report much?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Momma Taiga is pretty chill if need be. But she has a lot of information as well. *she thinks on it as their food arrives, Ren eating some sushi*
<Alicia> * Charlotte doesn't pry further, eating sushi instead.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Like it?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Definitely." *feeds some to Ren*
<DeathStar> *Ren blushes, her right ear twitching but eats it, a slight smile on her face, then offers some to Charlotte*
<Alicia> * Charlotte eats the offering, blushing in return
<DeathStar> <Ren> IS there anywhere you'd like to see after this? I know so far you've only been really on the PAX so far.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Well, I haven't been on Earth for a long time..."
<DeathStar> *Ren thinks*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Something fun on Earth. I could take you to my home.
<Alicia> <CHarlotte> "Sounds good."
<DeathStar> *Ren takes her to the Mizukaze Manor, once Cran manor, but taken over by Cheryl. Ren motions* I grew up here. Momma Taiga was born here and then she raised me after having her own place then coming back
<DeathStar> *she steps inside and it's a giant two story manor with a knight guarding the door and side doors to the right left, one leading to a kitchen area from the lobby*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Nice."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Thank you. Lemon is around here somewhere, but for now. *Ren leads her upstairs, past the old knight suit that looks like something out of the medieval times, it't holding it's arm up with something in hand, to a bedroom upstairs * <Ren> This was my room.
<DeathStar> *Ren's room has posters, a desk, and looks to be rather ordinary*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I could also show you the secret base here I guess
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Oooh, a secret~" *she says jokingly, though with real intent to see it*
<DeathStar> *Ren nods, leaving her room, which just had posters of various female anime characters, and some cool female actresses she liked. Going back to the knight she moves the arm and an a panel opens up where she inputs a number, revealing an elevator* <Ren> This used to be a secret base of Cran's, but grandma Cheryl took it over and used it. *taking the elevator down they reveal a mini base with 4 floors, a hanger, and more. Lemon turns from looking a screen of information, X is there, Zephyr, and a few others*
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Hello, Ren. And you are Charlotte?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's right."
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Welcome. *She motions o take a seat* <Ren> Me and Reikana used to work for grandma Cheryl down here doing missions. *She sits down*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "This is way cooler than I expected." *sits down*
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Thank you. I run the place now that Cheryl has retired for the most part. And Earth is mostly calm.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> But I can keep an eye on Earth and Luna from here
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "No secret gear launching facilities though."
<Alicia> (Unless that's what the hangar is for)
<DeathStar> <Lemon> We can launch a shuttle from the second level and the pool retracts, believe it or not. But to a satelite you would not see the hanger
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You really have a retracting pool?" *her eyes sparkle*
<DeathStar> *Lemon nods and leans over, hitting a button - a moment later, on a monitor ---*
<DeathStar> *the pool slides back and vanishes, and the hanger rises up with the shuttle, replacing it*