The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 476

Session Start: Sun Sep 06 20:24:03 2020
Session Ident: #TAW-Session476
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Session Time: Mon Sep 07 00:00:00 2020
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-641.7.31
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* Nearly a week has passed since the events of 475 and the PAX remains hovered over Geyze so far, to make sure no more attacks occur. So far no response occurs from the Dark One Bobbi and things have been quiet in other departments. Lorelei has kept to herself in her room a lot, there is no sign of the Tarehian Gartareh - was he destroyed? And Taiga, while saved, seems to still be suffering from damage in the battle
<DeathStar> 6* Oh and Andrea is a vampire Dark One
<DeathStar> *Cheryl sits in the meeting room, calling Lorelei's people and studies them. Andrea plays with her teeth*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan yawns, leaning on Zegretta**
<DeathStar> *Thomas sits off to the side, taking notes quietly while Lenny is there, arms crossed*
<DeathStar> *Zegretta pats her head. Rachael sips a fruit drink*
<Seraphna> **Si stretches out, smiling**
<Xanatos> 6* Valen sits but it leand forward with his elbows resting on his knees. His eyes eyes are fixated on his hands that are clapsed in front of him.
<DeathStar> *Ren and Yuki sit in attendance quietly in the back*
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt sits, leaning back in his chair.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *drinks some alcohol* Mmmm
<DeathStar> *she studies Durt*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So. How is everyone
<DeathStar> *she leans back in her seat*
<Seraphna> **Thena passes out T-Shirts**
<Seraphna> Si> Getting better!
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt glances at the kids to gauge them
<DeathStar> *Taiga just nods slowly*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> *wiggles her hand*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I am a dozy Fox.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Head concussion?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Just lazy.
<Seraphna> Truth> I am Truth.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen sits up to squint at Cheryl.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We know, Truth
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *peers at Valen*
<Seraphna> Si> So is Lore still emo about something she couldn’t control?
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> She needs time to process it all, Si.
<Xanatos> <Valen> It wasn't the same as a real betrayal. *He glances at Durt, then back to Cheryl* Si's right she couldn't control it.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *crosses arms* Emo? I guess you could call it "emo". She is second guessing herself.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Maybe I should talk to her. I’ve been there.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> She is trying to figure out when Gartareh entered her and how much of her actions was his.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And if she can be compromised again
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Mmm. Yeah I should talk to her.
<Alicia> * Charlotte sits nearby, not really responding to the commentary until that. "That's the big one, isn't it?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We think it was sometime after you all left on your journey.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Yes. *to Charlotte*
<Xanatos> <Valen> My guess is when we got to that dark one world. But it's just that, a guess.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Could be... but considering I was marked by Harbinger when we were just little kids, I can talk for experience about how much was her.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "And how much is that?"
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... What are the chances she can be compromised again without knowing it?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Very low. She knows what it feels like now.
<DeathStar> *Wyrd leans in, having a mark*
<Alicia> <Asha> "I'm glad I never got a mark now."
<DeathStar> *Rachael eyes her mark - it still present with all their powers working*
<Xanatos> <Valen> Gartareh isn't dead, I think we can all agree on that. The way it dissipated I feel like a weak portion of it jumped into someone.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I still have all 8 powers.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> It's a good chance.
<DeathStar> *Wyrd eyes her powers, musing*
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> So what else did you want to discuss with us, Cheryl?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I wanted to check in on with you all and your plans going forth. We have a war that is beginning and things are going to get dicey soon and Lorelei doesn't seem to be in any shape to act
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What will you kids do in the meantime?
<DeathStar> *Rachael glances at the others*
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Well we still have a few gods left and a need to confirm if Garterah is gone.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Yeah, mission isn't over.
<DeathStar> <Lenny> I will continue what I was doing.
<Xanatos> <Valen> We're going to help Lorelei get better too.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Operation, Cheer Up Momma Lore?
<DeathStar> *Cheryl nods* Alright. Good luck then. <Taiga> *stands up* I guess I'll announce my things now before you all run off
<Seraphna> Si> Fuuu.
<DeathStar> *the tiny fox nods* <Taiga> I'm going to take some time off. *she seems to keep her one arm hanging a bit awkwardly*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> But most of you have my comm number if you absolutely need me.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I was scared we were going to lose you."
<DeathStar> <Ren> I know. *she lets out a breath*
<Xanatos> <Valen> When was the last time you even had time off? You've always been working since I've known you.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> *waves her good hand* Like I'd die. *to Valen* I don't like time off, but right now I'm kind of forced into it. *she lifts her right hand and it seems to not respond as well as it used to* I couldn't build things as well as I used to, even if I wanted to
<DeathStar> *Andrea hmmms*
<Seraphna> Si> I'm going to make sure she gets proper rest.
<DeathStar> *Taiga does set down a device* Here. You can use this while I'm gone though. *It seems to be her modified datapad.* I never did finish the others I promised.
<Seraphna> Si> Unless some sort of wacky buddy cop adventure rises on us and we end up having our lives changed while we take down drug deals.
<DeathStar> *Taiga just eyes Si, deadpanned*
<Seraphna> Si> What? It could happen.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Take it easy, Taiga. *Taiga nods and moves to step out*
<DeathStar> *Ren picks up the datapad* So how do we cheer up my Aunt?
<Seraphna> **Si bounces after Taiga**
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> I suppose I can start looking for the last few gods then.
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<Seraphna> Kaelan> We remind her we love her and trust her.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Yeah let's go see here. 6* He says after watching Si and Taiga walk off.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Maybe tell her it's not her fault?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Oh I will. She better not go trying to blame her possessor's actions on herself or I'll have to use my saddest fox eyes.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Ask Zegretta, they work.
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt stands up. 1"Well let's go check on her then.
<DeathStar> *as they walk along, they pass the area where they see the Empress facing off with Lenneth*
<DeathStar> *dun dun dun*
<Seraphna> Thena> Hey! **a copy slides into there** I feel left out!
<Xanatos> <Valen> ... 6* He eyes the two to see if he can gauge their mood in this face off.
<DeathStar> *Erevis is standing on one side of the Empress, along with Syiean and Ao. Lenneth looks annoyed at Erevis giving in and joining the Empress*
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt sighs a bit at that. 1"More drama."
<DeathStar> *Erevis peers at Thena quietly, then back*
<Seraphna> Thena> Everyone's bein' too serious. **She pouts**
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Not really. It's a serious moment."
<DeathStar> <Empress> And so, after your mother finishes her training, I will turn the PAX over to you as you desire. So if you will stop your undermining plans, I would appreciate it
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> ... *Twitches*
<Seraphna> Thena> Auuuunty.
<Alicia> * Celeste blinks. Undermining?
<DeathStar> <Empress> There is no longer a need to play cat and mouse with you since she has moved in such a way.
<DeathStar> *Lenneth peers at Erevis, who simply nods* ... fine. You better not be lying. I will call off my people
<Xanatos> <Valen> ...who's her people?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Good question.
<Seraphna> Thena> Yay! **hugs Lenneth**
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt rests his hands behind his head. 1"Should we continue on then?"
<Alicia> <Asha> "Is this something we need to watch over?"
<DeathStar> *Lenneth nods to Thena. The Empress turns to go, then pauses* You should join us and show a solid front with the others in your family. <Lenneth> ... *Twitches, wondering if this is some ploy of the Empress*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Very well. *she moves to join the others*
<Seraphna> **Thena skips along to join them**
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Yeah, lets do out thing. It has nothing to do with us.
<DeathStar> *our
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Forward! **she swishes her tails at them all**
<Alicia> <Celeste> "I only wish I knew what it means for us." *heads on*
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> A peaceful end to a tense situation.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It looks, from what I saw, once the Empress is done with Erevis, Lenneth becomes the Empress again
<DeathStar> <Rachael> So we'll have to call that Erevis look alike something else?
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> I imagine we'll call her whatever she wants to be called.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I vote we called her Rev2.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I'm not sure she's ever given her name.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "... is all of this over a title?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Throne to half the known Galaxy.
<DeathStar> *they stand outside Lorelei's door*
<Alicia> <Celeste> "That doesn't make it much better."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Pretty much Celeste. It's kind of silly if you ask me.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> But more than a title. **she knocks** Momma Lore!
<Xanatos> <Valen> The Empress showed up and ousted that family who built up that empire on their own. So imagine spending a few decades building something only for a lookalike to show up and take it.
<Xanatos> <Valen> It's more than a title.
<DeathStar> <Voice> ...is something wrong? *muffled voice*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I'm just not sure why they didn't do the vote of no condifence and kick her off
<Alicia> <Celeste> "So, like gods taking over the leadership of... you know?"
<Xanatos> <Valen> It's all beyond me, really. Lorelei, open up!
<Seraphna> Kaelan> We're here to see you.
<DeathStar> *the door creaks open revealing a dark room*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan slips inside easily, the darkness only invites her**
<DeathStar> *Rachael slips in*
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt steps in after the kids and flicks the lights on.
<Xanatos> <Valen> ... honestly Lore you're acting like me and Rachael with all this mood lighting. 6* He says after stepping in and peering around.
<DeathStar> *Lorelei winces, sitting in a outfit like the picture linked in #taw, snacks all around. Her hair tangled up unlike usual and circles under them and terminal opened up in front of her, viewing footage of various missions*
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> ow...
<DeathStar> *she blinks her eyes, blind*
<Alicia> * Celeste steps in quietly and solemnly, followed by a somewhat shy seeming Asha
<DeathStar> *she gumbles and pulls her hood up*
<Xanatos> <Valen> Though I guess we don't tend to do the snack attack thing, but really maybe we should....
<DeathStar> *Rachael pulls out some chips and eats them*
<Xanatos> 6* Valen sits down cross legged on the floor in front of her.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Everyone's worried about you, Lorelei.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Lore... are you really holding yourself responsible for what Gartareh did in your body?
<Alicia> <Celeste> "It's not your fault, no matter how much it might feel like it."
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I am the one who made him stronger
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I should have realized something was going on
<DeathStar> *she closes the termaninals* <Lorelei> The special abilities were his powers. You should avoid using them.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I was wondering that. Reflecting pain on someone definitely doesn't sound like you.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Yes. He tapped into my powers to get rid of the Gods to power himself up
<Seraphna> **Kaelan muses** If they were his... why do we still have them?
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Yes. Which means I'm likely compromised still in some way
<Xanatos> <Valen> Remove them now. 6* He holds out his right forarm with the mark on it.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Or you're more you than you realize, and have made it into a bad thing it isn't because of a bad experience.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> *pauses, then nods and removes Valen's mark*
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Valen's right. If you're worried about the marks, then we get rid of them.
<Xanatos> <Valen> ...I meant the special things.....
<Seraphna> **Kaelan's ears droop** Momma Lore, how long was Harbinger in me?
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I am not sure I could get rid of the special thing without removing the mark
<Xanatos> <Valen> Then that's what we'll do. Remove them and you can start them up new at level 1 with no outside tampering.
<Seraphna> **Kaelan snaps her tail a little** Can we stop leaping to a conclusion.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Special thing?"
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> *peers at Kaelan* I do not know. Most likely he was not in you at all until he did his attack
<Seraphna> Kaelan> But that still means he was in me a good deal longer than Gartareh was in you, if you got him in you during the trip to get me.
<DeathStar> *Rachael sits on the bed* <Lorelei> I'm afraid he was probably in me before that - you have the specia powers, yes?
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> He could been in someone else and finally jumped in to her. Hard to say. But really doesn't matter at this point anymore. All you can do is pick yourself up and do your best to make sure it doesn't happen again.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Yeah I did the enticing thing back in the Cartel.
<Xanatos> <Valen> It's been a while I guess. That sucks.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Yes, I do, but they're not all reflected on what Gartareh might be like as a person. And... a lot of it is assuming negativity attached to the thing.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I can only tell you what I gave you
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> And I have no memory of giving you those extra powers
<Seraphna> **Kaelan muses a that** That only means he granted us something you were capable of giving us.
<Alicia> * Asha keeps quiet
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Not that he's still there.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> *tilts her head at Kaelan*
<DeathStar> <Ren> You seem to be arguing pretty strong for this
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Well, do you all think I'm Harbinger?
<DeathStar> <Ren> PRetty sure Lorelei erased him
<Alicia> <Asha> "Given that I don't know who that is, no."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Honestly we probably should've known something was up back then. You gave us a power that let us control people's minds. That's fucked up, so why didn't we realize it sooner? That's more our fault than it would ever be yours.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> It's not mind control what we have, it's charm.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> If you try to use it to get someone to do something unreasonable or against their core, it'll fail.
<Xanatos> <Valen> That's two sides of the same coin.
<DeathStar> *Lorelei's ears twitch, peering at Valen, then Kaelan, holding her face*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> All I'm saying is this is only all true as long as you assume the worst.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Do you know what 'Manipulation' is?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> A bit like assuming all Dark Ones are evil because they're Dark.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "...ouch."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Argueing semantics won't get us anywhere. Plus that's not really a pressing matter.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Should we really be having this conversation? *she says softly, almost dangerously, motioning at the back of Lorelei's head*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> What I'm saying is Momma Lore should have more faith in her ability to control herself. She went toe to toe with a God in her head and still won.
<DeathStar> *Lorelei lifts her head* Fine. Who wants the marks reset, who wants the added powers from Gartareh
<Xanatos> <Valen> That is true, I almost lightning'd you when you were in control...doing something to the marks to protect us.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "As much as I want to answer that myself... it's not really something I can."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan muses** Which powers exactly did you give us? You mentioned the pain return as his directly, but the others you've been vague with.
<DeathStar> *Sabrina quietly has her's reset*
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> *goes over the Angel powers 1 - 6*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan nods** Hmm... I remember feeling some of those come to me even far out in space. Also... did you remember teaching us how to use Enticement? With the stray dogs?
<Seraphna> **Kaelan doesn't seem to be grilling her but thinking about something**
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> No
<DeathStar> *Lorelei looks tired*
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> You been getting any sleep?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Do you... remember when you identified where my headache were coming from?
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> *shakes her head at Durt* I been thinking about if maybe someone else would be better at leading you all. *she admits*
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Yes, I remember that.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> It was like the information came to me
<Xanatos> <Valen> Fuck that. Our 'adult' leadership is this idiot and Kellin who is NEVER around now that we're back on the PAX. Taiga just quit so it's you.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> That's a fair line of thinking. 6He crosses his arms. 1"You should start trying to. Stop worrying about when it happened.
<Seraphna> **Kaelan nods and sighs** Reset me. And yeah Momma, we're not quitting on you so you'd better not quit on us.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen thumb'd at Durt at this idiot obviously.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Taiga quit... *she looks more depressed* Because of me. *she resets Kaelan's mark*
<Alicia> <Asha> "Because of Gartareh."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> She quit because she's not healing like she should. And Gartareg hurt her, not you.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Asha's right. And it was overdo anyway, she worked too much.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Don't go blaming yourself for his actions or I'll have to blame myself for Harbingers.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Momma has to lead by example.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> ... *peers at Kaelan, but keeps her mouth shut* .., fair enough
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt raises his hands at Valen's comments. 1"Don't worry, I didn't plan on being leader."
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Leading by example is how leadership should work anyway, in my opinion."
<DeathStar> *Ren holds up Taiga's datapad* She left us with Taiga AI
<Seraphna> Thena> What are Kellin and Michelle always off doing anyways?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Mating
<Seraphna> Thena> There haven't been many babies so...
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... you don't have to have babies every time to you boink
<Xanatos> <Valen> Listen Lorelei, I love you. We all do. For a lot of us you were our actual parent when so many of us were orphaned. Never for one minute in all of this was I mad at you. I was very pissed at Gartareh and I know it felt directed at you since you were sharing the same headspace. But we have NO doubt that you love us and want nothing but the best for us.
<Seraphna> Thena> Oh I know! I'd have dozens!
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Oh no."
<Xanatos> <Valen> This isn't going to change tomorrow suddenly. It's going to take time. But we're here for you. And if we ever see Gartareh again will kill the fucker double for what he's done to you.
<Xanatos> (we'll)
<Alicia> <Asha> "Why do I feel like I dodged a bullet somehow?"
<DeathStar> *Lorelei peers at Valen and lets out a breath* Thank you. *she moves and pulls the outfit off and grabs proper clothes to put on* I half debated seeing if my Angel Powers were compabible with Taiga, but you are right. We are family and we began this journey. There are only a few Gods left. We'll try to wrap them up before this War gets bad. *she slaps her face and seems to be trying to psyche herself up*
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Yeah! That's the spirit!"
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> So where do you want to start then Lorelei?
<Xanatos> <Valen> I think we should start with some food. Eat away some of our emotions.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Autumn is out of reach. So we'll leave her to the people of Geyze.
<Alicia> <Asha> "... I'm not sure she's even a problem?"
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Lenny knows where Solitice is and Phoen is with the Erusians. That leave only one enemy combatant left.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Amazo, right?
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Yes.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Is that the one that was with the dark ones?
<Xanatos> <Valen> Or did we get that one? There's been...so many.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> The Tsivrixishs.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "I'm sorry I couldn't have helped out sooner."
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> For now I'll attend the war meetings and see if I can learn more to head for the dinner, Ao steps up to the group*
<DeathStar> <Ao> Here are your passes
<DeathStar> *Ao heads them cards*
<DeathStar> <Ao> Be sure not to lose them or you will be penalized
<Alicia> * Celeste looks over the card
<DeathStar> *it looks like they have access to the other half of the PAX now and most areas of the ship*
<DeathStar> <Ao> This will allow you to have access to the War Council Meetings
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt takes it and slides it in his back pocket. 1"So we'll use the War council meetings to gather intel on Amazo then."
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Mmmhm.
<Xanatos> <Valen> So why are we allowed that?
<DeathStar> *Ao moves off*
<Xanatos> <Valen> Just like...a favor?
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Probably because the Empress figures some of you might be joining the operations.
<DeathStar> *Sabrina eyes her card*
<Seraphna> Thena> Well part of me might.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I think I'll stick with my involvement between you and Andrea, Momma Lore.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "It'd be wrong of me to not do everything I can."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> A way to entice us to help essentially.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I will attend the meetings. *she looks tired* But Valen is right. Let's eat.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> You hear that? You're right - for once
<Xanatos> <Valen> .... I'm speechless.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Geyze
<DeathStar> 6* The clean up crews have been spending the week since the attack on Geyze restoring the land; Gnome and her counter part are hard at work*
<Seraphna> **Jaime's absence above is explained here, giving it her all to help Gnome**
<Xanatos> 6* Simon has been using his magic to help, Bix has been helping with more menial tasks like carrying heavy thing and whatnot.
<DeathStar> *the area looks restored a bit*
<DeathStar> <Gaia> I think we got most of it
<Xanatos> <Simon> So much damage in such a short period of time. It's truly frightening.
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats there. 1"That is what makes there attacks so devestating.
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<DeathStar> *Celes walks out with some drinks*
<DeathStar> <Celes> We are lucky that the seed did not hit any major buildings and that classes were out
<DeathStar> *Sabrina arrives, coming down from the PAX, and floats over*
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods and sighs, wiping up sweat** We'll have to do a full sweep to be sure in case it spreads. Dark One infection can be... really nasty to get rid of if allowed to fester.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Yeah, things could have been a lot worse."
<DeathStar> *Celes leads the group inside, serving them treats and drinks*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'll be sure to lend a hand. I'm sure I can learn something from it."
<DeathStar> *Gnome and Gaia sit down, both the long haired Earth Spirit and Short Haired one sitting the same and eating quickly*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Did I miss the work for today?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is impressive at how quickly this place has undone the damage.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "As if the planet itself is alive?"
<Xanatos> <Simon> Perhaps you can help us track down any remaining infection? 6* He says to Sabrina.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *steps into the manor house*
<Seraphna> **Jaime sits with them and eats, hugging her Gnome to her**
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Sister." *spoken as she joins the others*
<DeathStar> *Sabrina nods and flies off
<Xanatos> <Simon> Do we know how many we lost, yet?
<DeathStar> *Celes nods to Sasha and offers her cookies*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> *looks up from his table* Not as many as we could have. 10
<Seraphna> Talia> Poor fishies. **she sniffles and pours one out to several corrupted fish she had to destroy**
<Xanatos> <Simon> We should have something to remember them and pay our respects.
<DeathStar> *Celes has on the table a book opened to the Ancients - at least the information they have all gathered so far*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "And tea too, sister." *takes a cookie*
<DeathStar> <Celes> Neekito. *Neekito pours some tea*
<DeathStar> *wearing a cute little maid outfit*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *looks aside* "...though I really need alcohol after the last couple of days."
<DeathStar> *Neekito pours some alcohol*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *holds up hand* "For later... doens't go well with cookies."
<DeathStar> *Neekito pauses, then offers it to others*
<Ariel> * Nicolette is happy with her tea
<DeathStar> *Neekito pauses, then sweats and goes to drink it*
<Seraphna> **Talia sits in Gwen's lap**
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "There's a lot to study here. I'm glad I came."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *takes a seat* "Trying to tell grieviing parents that their child died a hero feels like ashes in my mouth."
<DeathStar> *Gwen pets Talia* It is never fun.
<DeathStar> *Celes flips through the ancient stuff* At least we have finished cleaning up the corruption and school will be opening soon. *Lumi comes in, looking tired*
<Seraphna> **Secretary Thena follows**
<Jackieness> <Lana> *comes up from the basement*
<DeathStar> *Neekito sways drunk as she offers more tea to people entering and cookies. The tea spilling some*
<DeathStar> *Neekito's cheeks flushed from just one cup*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "So...uhhh... is she drunk?"
<DeathStar> *Selena eyes Erevis' box of stuff in the corner* So I take it the Empress is leaving us
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *slams her hand on the table and points* Ahm not .. drunk. I can serve jush fine
<DeathStar> *her tail swishes*
<DeathStar> *Kito peers into the room*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...wow....how long has she been drinking?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Yeah, but if you need to get her anything I'll be between here and the PAX regularly.
<DeathStar> <Kito> Neekito is a light weight.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *sits in her chair, sullen like a cat*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hm, does that mean we will be losing Durran's shuttle as well? Back to the carriages then.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...so..ffff...spirits can't hold their spirits?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> I mean, I can get a shuttle.
<DeathStar> *Neekito eyes Lana
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Oh, Nee..."
<Seraphna> Jaime> In fact... I'll bring one in... **she muses softly to herself**
<DeathStar> *Neekito lays her head on the table for pets from Nicolette*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> More tea?
<Ariel> <Nicolette> *pets Neekito* "Tea is good."
<DeathStar> <Celes> Well one thing I wanted to discuss.
<DeathStar> *Neekito looks pleased and pours the tea perfectly for Nicolette somehow, unlike Lana's spilled tea*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Shuttles are a dime and dozen and very easy to procure.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...hey..."
<Seraphna> **Talia paws at Lana**
<DeathStar> <Celes> *she pushes the book forward on the Ancients* Anyone planning to go back with us should go over the information on the Ancients once more. Or ask me for information. I also asked the Heroes to come to the school to help those who want to remain here to protect the Academy and continue to study
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I'll go where Talia and Lana plan to go
<Seraphna> Talia> Talia goes where Gwen and Lana go. Though Mistress Alita seems to be wanting to go. And then Talia has to go?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "So you do intend to do this?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> Yes
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I'll figure something out if you two want to stay
<Seraphna> **Alita sits and muses to herself**
<DeathStar> *Sabrina returns*
<Xanatos> <Simon> The heroes?
<DeathStar> *and sits by Nicolette*
<DeathStar> *Celes turns to the page on the heroes*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I will come with. It'll be interesting to confirm some of my theories
<DeathStar> *to Simon can refresh his memory*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I'm still thinking about it... I mean thsi type of adventuring is up my alley... on the toher hand... I'm.... kind of scared."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> If you break your body in the past you can't redownload or anything
<DeathStar> *Gwen rubs Lana's back* I'll protect you if you decide to go
<Xanatos> <Simon> Ah, of course. I will feel a bit better knowing we will have some support while we're gone.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That is very true.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Can't Id just have tow, one here and one sent to the past?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I can yes.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It would be no different than if someone where to die that went to the past, Gwen.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well, I'll be staying here. Can't leave Gnome alone, plus I have vested interests in too many places in this timeline.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...there is that too."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'll be leaving behind everyone I care about, but... I think I have to go. I'd never forgive myself if I missed out on the chance to see the Geyze of... how long ago was it?"
<Ariel> * Nicolette sips her tea, "It seems fascinating, but..."
<DeathStar> <Celes> 12,000 years ago. If you plan to go I suggest reading up on the Ancients then in this book
<DeathStar> *to Celidh*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> But you plan to stay here?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Simon and I are the main experts on the Ancient languager though."
<Seraphna> Alita> I know my way around it too. **She turns a page in her book**
<Xanatos> <Simon> Well, I am going. I must. So if you wish to stay you can.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Well if you want to stay Nicolette, you can help out with Geyze in the present and the heroes fighting the war
<Xanatos> <BIX> BIX....BIX = Go.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I have a deep knowledge of it also, Lana.
<DeathStar> *Celes hugs Bix* Thank you, Bix
<DeathStar> <Celes> Mainly there is a few things we want to learn
<DeathStar> <Celes> What happened with Chronos and the Ancients.
<Seraphna> Thena> Unless I somehow gain my own Hyperspace Matrix, I can't go. I'll just stay here with Lumi~
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Only a few?" *starts reading*
<DeathStar> <Celes> What happened to the Elder Spirits
<Xanatos> <BIX> Find Body + Use Head = New BIX. 6* He says to Celes seriously.
<DeathStar> <Celes> And what happened to Geyze that lead to many of the founding families
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "I'm going to stay this time. I think I'll be more useful here."
<DeathStar> *Celes nods*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...I need to be brave and go..."
<Xanatos> <Simon> We have theories on most of the previous events so mostly we will be seeking to stop Autumn and confirming those theories.
<DeathStar> *Gwen hugs*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I'll keep you company then, Nico
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Our theories are that Chronos did somethign in the past
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Right?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Yes.
<Xanatos> <Simon> She altered time, yes.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I have a theory that us going back is the reason why.
<Xanatos> <Simon> But we don't know why.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "It would be itneresting to seee what would happen if at least BIX didn't go."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Time Travel theories are always so confusing."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Supposedly, it had to do with a war with the ancients?
<Xanatos> <BIX> Bix = Stay?
<DeathStar> <Celes> Do what you feel is best
<DeathStar> <Celes> *she pats Bix*
<DeathStar> <Celes> No one will judge you
<Xanatos> <BIX> Want - Help. 6* He says simply after a lot of consideration.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Oh, BIX... can we make a backup of your memory... just in case?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> Lets do that
<DeathStar> <Celes> We do not want Bix hurt
<Seraphna> **Jaime frowns, using softly**
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I... wait. Backing up a human is just cloning."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Unless that is what's supposed to happen. What with timelines and all that.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Never mind that thought."
<Xanatos> 6* Simon tilts his head at Ceilidh
<DeathStar> *Celes to Sasha* Nicolette, Cypher, and Selena will be staying with you, as well as the heroes. And Sabrina it looks like
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "You know, with the talk of backing up BIX, I wondered about backing up a human mind, but I'm basically already a backup copy?"
<DeathStar> *Celes tilts head at Ceilidh*
<DeathStar> *Neekito makes soft, relaxing cat sounds, half-asleep*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Well we have the other BIX head, presumebly from the past. Before we go, we could attempt to connect it to a body and power it up.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Oh. Well that makes things different!"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "They are, of course, welcome."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That would be useful.
<DeathStar> *Selena muses in thought*
<Xanatos> <Simon> BIX, I believe the head is in your quarters, have you spoken with it?
<Xanatos> <BIX> No. Don't trust.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...ah, the ehad could give us information ebfore we go back!"
<DeathStar> <Selena> Whenever they talk about technology, I get lost
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Would it be ok if we talk to it?
<DeathStar> *she notes, eyeing the group*
<Xanatos> <BIX> BIX = BIX. Head = Past | Present. But Head != BIX.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Identity issues?"
<Xanatos> 6* BIX stares at Id and then nods.
<Ariel> * Nicolette pets the sleeping catgirl. "It's... well, more information would be good if you can get it from the head that is not BIX."
<Xanatos> <BIX> ID + Head = Conversation. Head != BIX. 6* He repeats.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix nods a few times pointing to Nicolette since she gets it.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well, yes... even if it were BIX's head, it has a different set of memoris and experiences."
<Xanatos> 6* Simon considers something.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Which is why it could provide a lot of information for us
<DeathStar> <Selena> It's amazing you understood that, Nico
<DeathStar> <Selena> Wow
<DeathStar> <Celes> Well I'll leave it in your hands, Id
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Information is good, no matter where you get it, as long as it's accurate."
<DeathStar> *Gnome and Gaia, during all this, have begun to build things*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Let us do that. Though I am doubtful we will get everything we need to know, I suspect we will at least be able to determine if Lady Chronos' ability had any effect on this Bix head. 6* Bix points to Simon and makes an X shape with his arms.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "We cna take it to the lab, Simon."
<DeathStar> *the two Earth Spirits making tiny forts*
<Xanatos> <Simon> ...not Bix Head. 6* He corrects.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It would be interesting if she can affect technology. And also troubling.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon nods to Lana and motions Bix and Id to follow him and retrieve it.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "He tries to make it easier for us to understand."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "And if we do turn it on... it could even be BIX's new brother! If its not crazy from circuit decay..."
<Seraphna> **Jaime adds Terra statues to Gnome's**
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "... something about that last line bothers me."
<DeathStar> *Celes speaks up after they leave* After we're gone, Selena will be tkaing steps to become the new Queen with Eve ruling until she is ready.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "..that's why we don't give it a body with hands..."
<DeathStar> <Celes> I'll be counting on you to keep an eye on things for me, Sasha
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...and if I have to step in?"
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats along
<DeathStar> <Celes> I'll trust your judgement either way. *Referring to slapping Eve down - or worse case scenario, Selena never gets ready AND Eve has to be stopped*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...understood."
<DeathStar> *Selena quietly eyes the two*
<Seraphna> **Jaime floats up Selena and pulls her over to the fort** Recommendations to shore up Fort Gnomey?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Speka your mind, niece."
<DeathStar> <Selena> I-- *jerks as she is floats* Huh? Fort what?
<Seraphna> *Jaime nods and motions to the fort**
<DeathStar> *Gaia pouts as the other fort gets bigger than her's* No fair
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mm, perhaps we can join the forts and make a super fort?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Fort Earth Element.
<DeathStar> <Selena> *flicks her forehead*
<Ariel> * Nicolette stares a little at the abduction, then turns her attention back to her yea
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Ahem, Gnome's domain is not within the borders of the Hapian realm."
<DeathStar> *Gnome goes to do so, then jerks*
<DeathStar> <Gnome> Aw.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Temporary alliance with the Hapians?
<Seraphna> Jaime> What say you, future Queen Selene?
<DeathStar> <Gnome> Oookay
<DeathStar> <Selena> This is my Aunt's territory. You need to speak to her
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Perhaps you should wait until Selena is securly upon the throne."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Gasp, already delegating.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I guess we need to secure our super fort. Gnome, Gaia?
<DeathStar> *Gwen muses* Kids
<DeathStar> *At that moment, there's a knock on the manor door*
<DeathStar> *Neekito stirs* arm?
<DeathStar> *She stands up and adjusts her outfit*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...Neekito, the door please."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Yarsh. *she seems to have gained an accent almost; perhaps it was an original accent she lost as she wobbles over and opens it. Standing there is:
<DeathStar> *Ardea, the female Fire Hero Descendant, Xucarr, the male Nature descendant, Linett, the female Magi descendant, and even Leaf, the water Descendant*
<DeathStar> *qui the water Descendant and Leaf the Ent Descendant*
<Seraphna> **Jaime looks over** Did we plan on a party?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Sister, did you expect a delegation?"
<DeathStar> <Qui> I left my advisor behind but I can spend some time here. <Leaf> And my mate can rule while I'm here. <Celes> Yes. The heroes are here. They'll help out around the place and work with the Peacekeepers and any of my people who do not leave
<DeathStar> *Celes talks to Neekito about seeing them to their rooms. Qui waves at Neekito and Asha*
<Seraphna> Jaime> We can always take you back and forth to the Great Forest when you'd like, Leafy. **she waves**
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Will they be staying here in your estate here, or shall I arrange accomodations for them?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> IF you would, sister
<DeathStar> *Bix's head?*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "*looks to the heroes* "Do you have entourages that you wish to stay with you?"
<Xanatos> 6* Simon shows back up with Bix and Id. Bix is carrying the head. Didn't RP it since they were splitting off from the main group.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Wow... even more celebs."
<DeathStar> <Qui> We should have a girl's night some time. *she tells Nicolette. Linnet fidgets, the young magi looking out of her element*
<DeathStar> *she definitely does not appear to be a hero*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Ah! Lady Qui. A pleasure to see you.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon has gotten distracted with Qui so Bix stares for a bit before moving down for Lana's lab.
<DeathStar> <Qui> We do. And I think Lady Linnet has some people that are watching over her. Hello, Mister Simon
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Ah, eheh... could do!"
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats along after Bix
<Xanatos> 6* Bix sets the head down on a counter and steps aside.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "ah!" *hops up and follows after Simon to her own lab*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Pity that we'll be gone during your stay. It's been quite some time since you were able to stay here with us.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I will make the arrangements for your own lodgings."
<ChadWinters`> 6Id forms his holographic body and turns the head around a bit, interacting with it. 1"It still amazes me that this has survived for so long with very little damage.
<DeathStar> <Qui> *nods to Simon as she moves to go* Please stay safe either way; we will be rooting for you
<DeathStar> *Selena to Nicolette* When I become queen I want to do a girl's night too. *puffs her cheeks a little*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well, we nee to asceratin that it hasn't suffered real damage beyond the cosmetic."
<Xanatos> <BIX> Brigadoon tech = old & sturdy.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I didn't realize Socttish villages had such technology!"
<Xanatos> 6* Simon bows slightly as they leave then moves back down to the lab.
<Jackieness> Scottish
<DeathStar> *Neekito sits back down, wobbily*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> The room is tilted..
<DeathStar> <Kito> I'm making a rule, do not let my sister drink again
<DeathStar> *The fox girl deadpans*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Agreed. We can start a diagnostic scan on it then.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix does an airhead head tilt, having no idea what a scottish is.
<DeathStar> *The GM rolls. The head boots up a bit and gets an error message*
<Ariel> * Nicolette pours a cup of tea and offers it to Neekito, figuring she could use something in her system.
<ChadWinters`> 6Id set's it back down on the table. 1"Interesting." 6Id accesses the terminal hooked up to the head to see if he can figure out the error and repair it or bypass it
<Jackieness> <Lana> *sets up soem diagnostic equipment to test out the hardware*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Being this is Kumen tech, perhaps we could use a datareader to get mroe of an idea of why it's erroring.
<DeathStar> *Neekito sips it and her tail wags* Thank you
<DeathStar> *it seems to be a mixture of damage and that Id is not Bix's systems*
<DeathStar> *but the GM is sure that Id can get around with that*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Well, would have been smarter to do a safe startup instead of trying to boot straight into it..."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Thank you. How have you been? *she asks Nicolette and the others in the room. Rain is in Sasha's office, peering out at the sky*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I did not think it would boot up so quickly by touching it.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I believe we will need BIX's assistance but I can work on dealing with the error's messages
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Right, BIX... anythign you cna tlel us?"
<Xanatos> <BIX> No. Connection = Corruption. 6* BIX turns and leaves.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *stands* "Ill send a messenger to lead you to your quarters once yhey are prepared for you."
<Xanatos> <Simon> ... let's try to get an error log on this datareader. 6* He steps over one of his parts of the lab and comes back over with the reader he uses on Kumen. He looks around for a way to connect it to the head, searching around for a hidden jack around the ears or base of the neck.
<DeathStar> *Simon's roll says he finds what he is looking for*
<DeathStar> *the group bows to Sasha and move off to get ready*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *runs a scan over the head*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *heads for her office to make the proper arrangements*
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Right now... so many mixed feels. Everyone going back in time... this is a big thing. And I feel utterly clueless."
<Xanatos> 6* Simon connects it and checks to see what kind of error they're experiencing.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I could most likely make a virtual BIX if I had access to his personal data but I cannot guarantee it'll work.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *nods* I know Ellie plans to go back in time. And I am trying to decide if I want to help her out since I'm a spirit who can probably go safely. <Kito> Can you though? Can you really?
<DeathStar> <Kito> I helped "make" you and if you got too far away from me...
<DeathStar> *Neekito winces and eyes her cup*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> True.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "That... is quite the risk."
<Xanatos> <Simon> I think this may be power related. If we could get a temporary power source then it should boot on its own. I think the problem is your systems and it are almost opposite.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I believe working together we can by-pass these errors.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah, then I should have enough parts in here to splice together a compatible power source."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Certainly. And if all else fails we could seek out a Biotect body, that would be a more permanent source of power for it however.
<DeathStar> *Neekito nods* Yes. I could fade away if I left. She is right. And there are people here that need me
<DeathStar> *she glances at Nicolette*
<Xanatos> <Simon> I've asked BIX a few times if he felt we could look at the head and he denied me. He must like you Id. 6* He says after a bit of workign with Lana on the power source problem.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I am told I have a certain charm.
<DeathStar> *Rain turns in her chair and sits in Sasha's chair at her desk*
<DeathStar> *plotting*
<DeathStar> <Selena> *folds her hands together* I just hope those that go back into the past will be okay. I mean, none of the spirits can technically go back, right?
<DeathStar> <Selena> Or can they be called on
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *enters her office* "Rain?"
<DeathStar> *Rain waves* Hello Sasha.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Maybe he's right and this head is really bad news?""
<DeathStar> *she stands up*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "what brings you here at this time of the evening?"
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "We have enough people working on this that no one should feel they have to go, when simply the act of going could be harmful, or even deadly, to them."
<Xanatos> <Simon> I have a hard time sorting through his words. But I get the sense that he's afraid that interacting with the head will change who he is.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Then we'll do the interacting and he can just sya himself."
<DeathStar> <Rain> Just waiting on you. Want to get some lunch later? *she seems to have left something on her desk for next time she works*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> You're right. *she gives a small hug, then rises to resume work*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Certainly. 6* He says with a nod.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is an understandable fear. It is no different then when one of my fragments reintegrates with the main programing.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Of course. I came back to make some lodging arrangements for soem guests."
<DeathStar> *Rain nods* I will wait for you outside
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "thank you."
<DeathStar> *she steps outside, leaving a tiny box hidden on the desk*
<DeathStar> -END-
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Session Time: Tue Sep 08 00:00:00 2020
Session Close: Tue Sep 08 04:45:04 2020