The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 478

Session Start: Mon Sep 21 12:08:51 2020
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<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> Date: 10-641.15
<DeathStar> 8,15
<DeathStar> 6* Due to several people having birthdays close to each other, Asha, Athena, as well as Ako since she shares a birthday with Athena, and Lorelei are having a birthday party at once. Leruste is forgotten. Who is Leruste? And Mykel is not part of the gang. The birthdays are over 14, 15, and 16
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina, Terra, and Shion handle the party and food in the bar as people who want to attend to come in, including some people from Geyze
<DeathStar> *a certain wind spirit floats around, looking for fruit*
<DeathStar> *while Lorelei sits there, looking uncertain, while Athena plays with her face*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Ahem." *picks up a mic and sings a kicked up birthday ong for the birthday people*
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt sits at the bar, looking over his datapad a bit as he taps his finger to the beat of the song.
<Alicia> * Asha seems to sort of recognise Reikana, but cannot work out where.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> IS that her new thing?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> The birthday song girl?
<DeathStar> *Shion wheels out a giant fox shaped cake*
<DeathStar> *As well as a wolf shaped cake*
<DeathStar> *Ako sits in the corner, arms crossed as Athena joins Reikana, singing*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Maybe she just wants to sing for her friends."
<Alicia> * Zero joins in the singing as well, not to be left out of idol duties
<DeathStar> *Cheryl sets down a present and Taiga is present, though she keeps her distance*
<Alicia> * Asha looks between Lorelei and Taiga, understanding but a little sad
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin sits with Ako, playing with a coin and rolling it along his knuckles. Xan stand by the bar, drinking from a beer. Valen sits by Rachael and Moira, idly singing along to the birthday song.
<DeathStar> *Celes walks in and hands Asha something, the Queen staring in awe at the bar* Amazing.
<Seraphna> **Jaime sets a large collectionn of fruits and flowers in front of Athena**
<Sara> * Kaori holds up a shiny polished apple, as if admiring the light gleaming off of it. A poor, defenseless fruit held by a hungry fox.
<Alicia> * Asha happily takes the gift, seemingly forgetting all about the Lorelei and Taiga sadness
<DeathStar> *Ako watches Kellin, ears twitching*
<DeathStar> *Sylph looms behind Kaori*
<Seraphna> **MIchelle offers a present to Ako**
<DeathStar> *Cheryl eyes her daughters and sighs as Aurica steps in* <Aurica> The best daughter is here! *she has dragged Ben in*
<Seraphna> **Thena appears** Is it me!?
<Chaintan> 6*With it being Athena and Ako's birthday, Miyuki and her family float in, presents in tow.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *ends the songs and takes a bow*
<Alicia> <Zero> "Thank you all for your support!"
<DeathStar> <Ben> It's always Thena time
<DeathStar> *Ben ruffles her hair*
<Seraphna> **Thena purrs** Hi Uncie Ben!
<DeathStar> <Ben> Now go get me some snacks. *he asks Thena*
<DeathStar> *Iko hangs off Miyuki's arm*
<Seraphna> **Thena nods and goes to get them***
<DeathStar> <Athena> That was fun.
<Seraphna> *Jen wraps artound Athena**
<DeathStar> *Athena waves at Miyuki while Ako opens Michelle's stuff*
<Seraphna> **It contains a guide on how to prank guys you like**
<Chaintan> 6*Miyuki waves, and blinks seeing Iko attached to her arm
<DeathStar> *Kaori soon finds her apple MIA*
<DeathStar> <Iko> *peers up* Hi
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> Iko dont you want to get your sister to open her presents?
<Jackieness> <Moira> "...sooo...are we now the emo squad?"
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Wait, what?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I am... a Cool Fox.
<DeathStar> *She eyes herself, Valen, then Moira* We're the COOL squad
<DeathStar> <Rachael> We comment on the others
<Seraphna> **Kaelan nods ina greement.
<Alicia> <Asha> I'm either cool or hot.
<DeathStar> *She yanks Kaori over* See?
<Xanatos> <Valen> I've always been emo. IT's why I'm so cool.
<DeathStar> *Ren eyes Rachael and the others* Do not drag Kaori into your nonsense
<DeathStar> *Celes meanwhile is ordering everything on menu, fascinated with the PAX Bar*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Seriously... we're sitting over here beign snarky while dressed in black."
<Seraphna> **Jaime leans over to Celes** Order the Pasta and Meatballs. She makes the best.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Then stop dressing in black. 6He notes as he opens up a new bottle of whiskey
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *goes to take a seat*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "It looks good on me!!!"
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin motions to the gift that Michelle presented to Ako.
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Wonder what that is
<DeathStar> *Ako has opened it up*
<Seraphna> **And Michelle's gift has been explained, a guide to pranking Kellin**
<Xanatos> (I missed it :( )
<Sara> * Kaori blink blinks, innocently
<DeathStar> *Ako flips the pages* Why do I want to prank Kellin?
<Seraphna> **Kaelan adjusts a colorful red kimono with gold, blue and pink designs on it** I'm a Dark One and even I find Black boring.
<Seraphna> Michelle> As a sign of affection.
<Sara> <Kaori> So... there's an apple thief somewhere
<Xanatos> <Kellin> I"m unprankable anyway.
<DeathStar> *Sylph munches on an apple, floating in the sky*
<Seraphna> Michelle> Challenge accepted.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Sometimes, you just want more colour in your life."
<DeathStar> *Katrina walks in* Hm. I see we have even more people. Okay.
<Seraphna> **Jaime sneaks a few more gifts in front of Athena**
<DeathStar> *Athena mewls and gathers them*
<Seraphna> **Thena comes back to ben carrying a pile of food**
<Seraphna> Thena> SNACKS!
<DeathStar> *Katrina opens up the side room* Parties here to have cake and celebrate Athena and Ako's room, #TAW-Session478Athena
<DeathStar> *Katrina opens another room* Parties here for Lorelei: #TAW-Session478Lorelei
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt glances at his datapad as it dings something back and he makes a face briefly. 1"Looks like Kat's gonna break this giant cluster up.
<Seraphna> Thena> Gasp... a time when one must decide which room to go into to show their love... THE PROPHECY!
<Seraphna> **Thena poofs into Two Thenas**
<DeathStar> <Katrina> The two rooms are connected. So the two groups can go between each of them. That leaves this room for Asha and those just here for food
<Seraphna> **Thena poofs into Three Thenas**
<Jackieness> 6* Rei heads into Athena's room while Moira heads for Lore's room.
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt grabs his bottle and his datapad as he moves to Lore's room
<Xanatos> <Xan> It's not much and I barely know you, but your mom was always a hardass that I liked. So happy birthday. 6* He says to Lorelei and hands her a pin that's designed to look like a daisy. He smiles and moves into the Athena room.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl hmphs to Xanatos as she heads to Lorelei's room*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm the sweetest girl you ever knew
<DeathStar> *Lorelei smiles and thanks Xan as she is dragged out*
<Seraphna> **Angela smiles, quietly heading into Lore's room**
<Xanatos> <Xan> I LOST A TOOTH WHEN YOU KICKED MY ASS. 6* He shouts from the athena room doorway, walking on in.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hm, did I do that?
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin moves into the Athena room. Valen gives Asha a gift card to an arcade on the pax and move into Lore's room.
<DeathStar> *Celes turns to Asha*
<DeathStar> *Sylph munches* This needs more fruit
<Seraphna> **Thena pounces Asha** I will give you day with the great Thena as your present!
<Xanatos> 6* Simon arrives late and bows his apologies to Asha. BIX walks out from the back, helping Shion work but totally missed the hard cake carrying part.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *follows Simon into the party* "Hi, I'm here to crahs this parteh!"
<DeathStar> <Celes> I think Asha went to visit Lorelei. So I'm eating her cake
<Xanatos> <Simon> Ah. Well if there is cake... 6* He moves over and sits down.
<DeathStar> *Sylph has found fruit*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Count me in!" *sits to eat cake too*
<Sara> <Liana> Meanwhile, Sylph is eating everyone's fruit
<DeathStar> *Sylph pauses, as if caught*
<DeathStar> <Celes> I was hoping to tell Asha that we are leaving tonight
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Right... that..."
<Alicia> <Terra> "I'll pass the message on... but I'm sure you'll be able to catch up with her unless you're leaving early."
<DeathStar> <Celes> Worried, Lana?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Scared, excited, nervous. Yes?"
<Alicia> <Terra> "Understandable. It's a long way to go."
<Xanatos> <Simon> In a way I dread it.
<Xanatos> <Simon> In another...so exciting to see how things once were.
<Sara> <Liana> I think we're all nervous. It IS scary, after all.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I understand how you feel. It's a big step.
<DeathStar> *she eats more - probably stress eating and ordering some drinks from the bar*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Also.. why do you wna tto go? I mean... you have a family.'
<DeathStar> *Celes glances at Liana*
<DeathStar> <Celes> It's hard to put into words. I feel like it's something I have to do. There's something there I need to learn about my lineage.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Why the Hapians became what they did.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "And if you don't like the answers?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> *pulls Liana into a hug* Well, I have my Liana by my side
<Jackieness> <Lana> "And what about your sisters? Or daughter?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> *downs another drink* Sasha is her own woman. She can handle herself. And she has Rain around. If she accepts her finally. Eve... *she trails off*
<DeathStar> *Again a glance to Liana*
<Sara> <Liana> ... We have a duty to make sure that our family can live on no matter what
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...you're hesitating."
<Sara> <Liana> If anything, I simply feel I have put it more clearly...
<Sara> <Liana> And my family understand my duties. I intend on coming back. But if I don't, they know the risks of adventures.
<DeathStar> *Celes nods* Selena probably needs us away for a time to grow into the role of becoming a queen
<Xanatos> <Simon> Owning and understanding what could be lost but persisting in the face of that is very heroic and admirable. I stand to loose very little in the face of what so many others are risking.
<Xanatos> (lose)

Session Start: Mon Sep 21 19:43:34 2020
Session Ident: #TAW-Session478Lorelei
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<DeathStar> *Shion puts the fox cake in here where Lorelei looks bashful and Aurica and Taiga prop their heads up*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan shadows in, dumping her clan in here to join the celebration**
<DeathStar> *Rachael takes a seat*
<Alicia> * Asha follows the group in, loyalty to Lorelei being more important than loyalty to cake
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt plops down in a seat and takes a pull from his bottle.
<Seraphna> **Thena appears in Lore's lap, truly the Wolverine of this scenario.**
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Hey. Cool squad is here." *plops down next to Rachael*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Can't break us up
<Xanatos> <Valen> Vamp squad action stars.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I brought a Zegretta too! **wiggles her**
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Asha. You didn't wnat to hang out with your cake?
<DeathStar> *she ruffles her hair*
<Alicia> <Asha> "But..." *she looks between Lorelei and her cake* "why did we have to split the parties again?"
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> There was so many of us. You can stay with us for a bit
<Jackieness> <Moira> *just looks over at Valen*
<Xanatos> <Valen> Monster Squad demon guts.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Now you're just mashings words together.
<Jackieness> <Moira> *just shakes her head*
<Xanatos> <Valen> Something will stick and then we'll have a band name.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Team Fox is the best name.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> So now you're trying to start a band? You're taking this whole school drop-out thing seriously.
<Xanatos> <Valen> You get the name first, then you do the band thing after, obviously.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Monster Squad Demon Guts"? Really?
<Xanatos> <Valen> Rad Rod and the radrods.
<DeathStar> *Lorelei stares at the kids*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I may have to start a rival band. Of Foxes.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "...Valen, we don't have a band."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Shouldn't you have gone with Rad Rod and Rod Rads?
<DeathStar> *Cheryl hands Lorelei a present while they all yammer*
<Xanatos> <Valen> Yeah you're right, everyone starts bands. We're better than that.
<Jackieness> <Moira> *just looks at Rachael with a 'wtf' look*
<DeathStar> *Lorelei quietly opens and it seems to be a photo of Lorelei, Aurica, and Taiga when they were younger, as well as a key to the mansion* <Cheryl> Don't forget to come home more often, kiddo. I plan to start helping Lemon more, even though I'll still be here to help you kids. *Ren tilts her head as does Yuki*
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt looks at Lorelei. 1"Maybe you just pressure him to go to night school.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> *shrugs her arms and hands Lorelei a present as does Taiga, still keeping her distance*
<Seraphna> **Angela waves as she moves over to join Cheryl, grinning** I'll be around too of course. I stick to Cheryl now after all.
<Alicia> <Asha> "This is one of those places where old enemies become friends, isn't it?"
<DeathStar> *Cheryl yells at the wall* STOP TALKING ABOUT ME OVER THERE
<Alicia> <Asha> "But not best friends."
<Seraphna> Angela> Xan's babbling about old man memories. Thinks you beat me up once. **she giggles**
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Are you high? 6He looks at Asha
<DeathStar> <Ben> *eats some food, listening to everyone, turning to Ren* Can you get me something to drink? *Ren hops up and goes to do so*
<Seraphna> **Thena pounces Ben**
<Xanatos> 6* Valen gives Lorelei his present. It's a picture of him and her arm wrestling with angel wings flaring off the back of both of them. It's a drawing that he drew, it's not amazing but gets the idea across.
<Jackieness> <Moira> *stands and then hands Lore a box*
<DeathStar> <Ben> Yes, Thena?
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Thank you, Valen. I'll treasure it
<DeathStar> *Lorelei touches it, then takes Moira's box and opens it*
<Seraphna> Thena> Did you enjoy snacks?
<DeathStar> <Ben> I did, thank you
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Yeah, its a pair of heeled boots. Power boots like... for showing Gartareh whose in charge when next you meet."
<DeathStar> *Ren returns with the drink and Ben pats Ren's head*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan presents Lorelei with a silken kimono of her own design, purple, pinks, reds and whites show designs of Kitsunes dancing in moonlight on the trims**
<DeathStar> *Lorelei pauses at the latter half of the statement, then thanks Moira with a smile. She takes the kimono and holds it close* Thank you, Kaelan
<Seraphna> **Kaelan smiles** You're welcome, Momma Lore.
<Seraphna> **Angela whispers to Cheryl** I just realized, are these all like technically our grandkids?
<Alicia> <Asha> "I'm not."
<DeathStar> *Cheryl finger clicks Angela*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Lorelei definitely has a big family. But it seems to make her happy
<DeathStar> *Lorelei hugs all the kids, even Asha*
<Alicia> * Asha hugs Lorelei back
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt pulls out his datapad and takes a picture of it for her later
<Seraphna> **A tendril takes a picture on Kaelan's datapad too, up next to Durt. Tenty wiggles**
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt sets his datapad on his hip and he takes another pull from his booze
<DeathStar> *Cheryl rises* Well. A toast then. To you kids, Lorelei, and whatever makes you happy
<DeathStar> *she lifts a drink that seems to be made of fruit punch* <Ben> *lifts his glass and Ren and Yuki do their's*
<Seraphna> **The Tendril steals a beer**
<Xanatos> <Valen> The less work the better. Meal ticket or bust. 6* He holds up a water.
<Seraphna> **Thena raises a wine glass she got somewhere**
<Jackieness> <Moira> *shrugs* "Sure." *rraises a glass of cola*
<DeathStar> *Cheryl sneaks through the sliding doors*
<Alicia> <Asha> "There's going to be a *lot* of work... lets keep it as easy as possible."
<Seraphna> **Angela sneaks after her, bunny stealth**
<Seraphna> **Si feeds Taiga cake**
<DeathStar> *Taiga eats her cake* I guess I should get back to work. *eyes the time* It was fun.
<DeathStar> *She rises and goes and Ren and Yuki watch their mom go*
<Seraphna> **Si pouts, but follows her out**
<Alicia> <Asha> "... I hope my cake is still around when I get back."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Nah they already ate it I bet.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Good thing there's plenty of Lore's to eat.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Wait I thought Taiga was going to STOP working.
<DeathStar> <Ren> I think she's building toys
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt glances at Valen. 1"She's a Cran, it's impossible to get them to stop working."
<DeathStar> *Ren shows her an image of mechanical foxes*
<Xanatos> <Valen> Lorelei our final gift is to make you an honorary member of the cool group.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> It's very exclusive.
<Alicia> <Asha> "She wasn't before?"
<Jackieness> <Moira> "...honestly, its not really an official group."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Technically everyone's in it but Leruste.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Who?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Exactly.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Is that the Templar?"
<Xanatos> <Valen> He goes to another school
<Jackieness> <Moira> *cough* "We don't say that name."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Quick kid. Used to be the emo one that got his heart broken.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Wait what?"
<Xanatos> <Valen> Rachael broke his heart.

Session Start: Mon Sep 21 19:42:53 2020
Session Ident: #TAW-Session478Athena
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<DeathStar> *Athena and Ako sit in the middle of room with a giant cake shaped like a cat, with Shion panting as she moves to the connecting room to Lorelei's party to deliver the fox cake*
<DeathStar> <Athena> So many presents. <Ako> Got enough?
<Seraphna> **Jaime sneaks a few in front of Ako as well**
<Seraphna> **Thena flops over their laps** Momma and Auntie Ako!
<DeathStar> *Iko hands over the Nue presents*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Hey. Cool squad is here."
<Jackieness> ((Ack, wrong room))
<Seraphna> ((We have to remove cool points.))
<DeathStar> <Athena> *hugs everyone*
<DeathStar> <Athena> Thank you
<Seraphna> **Thena purrs, and plops a giant gift on each pile**
<DeathStar> *Erevis arrives finally - with a large cat doll*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "So what will you do with your birthday?"
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> Youre welcome Athena
<DeathStar> *Athena seems to be thinking*
<DeathStar> <Athena> I do not know. It feels like I am getting everything I wanted. *she seems to be speaking in her serious mode talk*
<DeathStar> <Athena> We are being given the PAX back. We have our home back
<DeathStar> <Athena> I just do not know what I want to do
<Xanatos> <Xan> Ako can even look at you without her face falling into a scowl...sometimes.
<DeathStar> *Ako snorts*
<DeathStar> *Isis arranges the presents in a colorful order and Iko stares*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Retire on our laurels and spend the days snacking and taking care of the new kids?
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "We just need to keep what we got back."
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Oh, and Xan? I remember *why* Cheryl busted you."
<Seraphna> **Angela muses** Was that back during the trip to the other Galaxy?
<Xanatos> <Xan> Dunno what you're talking about, I was referring to when she showed up on the first PAX and kicked mine, Chad, Angela, and...someone else's ass. Maybe Warren?
<Seraphna> Angela> Huh?
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Well, Chad has a record of deserving it."
<Seraphna> **Angela drops a few presents off with Ako and Athena, shrugging a bit at that confusion but moving for the door to Lore's party.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Alright, I don't remember that."
<Xanatos> 6* Xan tilts his head at the confusion.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Old age. 6*He says sadly.
<DeathStar> *Athena to Miyuki*
<Xanatos> <Xan> This was back before Erevis so not many of us are still around. Cheryl's first encounter with us was to beat the shit out of us. Good times.
<DeathStar> <Athena> Why are they talking about violence at my party?
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "They are the reason we are dysfuncitonal is why."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Their ship is a troubled one.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl can be heard yelling at them to stop talking about her*
<Xanatos> <Kellin> I remember Athena's first concert. We should remember stuff like that instead.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Sorry! 6* He says, to both Athena and maybe Cheryl.
<Alicia> <Zero> "I want to say 'what about mine?' but... I remember how badly that one turned out."
<Seraphna> Thena> ! Thena should do an Athena tribute concert!
<Seraphna> **Thena somehow said an exclaimation mark**
<Alicia> <Zero> "Why not a tribute to PAX idols? Or is it a birthday gift?"
<Seraphna> Thena> Special gift for Momma!
<DeathStar> *Ako and Iko turn to Miyuki* When your birthday comes up, we should do a concert for you
<DeathStar> <Ako> Concert to the Mother of the Foxes.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Technically you were just openign for me, You can still have a better first concert."
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> oh no, Id just rather what we always do
<Chaintan> 6*Pulling Isis at her side to her
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> nice quiet dinner
<DeathStar> *Athena and Ako soon have their pile of presents. Ako seeing how she did compared to Athena*
<DeathStar> *Isis smiles while Iko just eyes Ako*
<Seraphna> **Jaime seems to have ensured their piles were about even somehow**
<DeathStar> <Ako> Quiet dinner is no fun
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Well, that is Miyuki for you
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Kyouki, you have not had much of a chance to encounter her. *she introduces the two*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Pleased to meet you."
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> after...being married and having as many little ones as we have...you WANT quiet 6*she giggles
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin's present to Athena is a picture of him, Athena, and Isis when they were younger in a nice frame. His presents to Ako are many, some sleeveless gloves with rhinestones, a vest with rivets and other cool things, and a few other smaller things in that style. His last one is pendant with a crescent moon and a star.
<DeathStar> *Athena peers at the picture quietly, looking a little somber* Hm. Those were some times. <Isis> *nods*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer peers at it and nods** Nostalgia central.
<DeathStar> *Ako smiles. She might be dressed more properly right now, but since Athena is all girly, Ako has embraced a more punk lifestyle. Even though she cleans up nicely*
<Xanatos> <Kellin> I followed you two around like a lost puppy. Hard to believe it was so long ago for you and so recent for me.
<Alicia> * Kyouki looks over at Kellin understandingly.
<DeathStar> <Athena> Was that so. Athena thought Kellin was the cool kid
<DeathStar> *Erevis muses* Peace and quiet. That would be nice. Maybe once Lenneth is back in charge that will be mine once again
<Seraphna> Jaime> Jeez, I was so shy way back when.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Now they are reminiscing."
<Xanatos> <Kellin> HA! I was just trying to emulate your care free attitude.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "... I'm not sure I even want to say what I was like back when."
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Xanatos knows and can stay quiet about it."
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Athena has always been infectious with her charms.
<Xanatos> <Xan> SO judgmental. 6* he says with a knowing nod.
<DeathStar> *Iko to Miyuki* This party is about to become a boring party about old people
<DeathStar> <Isis> We are old
<DeathStar> *Ako pushes her sister over*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Pffft, we're young. I made sure of it.
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> I...am still likely the oldest
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Celebrations of the years to come also remind us of the years past! Next year is going to be a good one for these two, I just know it.
<Seraphna> **Jennifer wiggles her famfrit ears poking out of hair that's increasingly starting to look like Leyaeh's.**
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "... ... ..." *yawns*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan gives Athena and Ako their gifts. They're boring dad gifts since his player can't think of anything unique. Some socks probably. A sweater each.
<DeathStar> *Athena and Ako eye Xanatos*
<DeathStar> <Athena> He never changes. <Ako> No
<Seraphna> Jaime> I'm trying to teach him to be more fun. But he resists my attempts to modernize.
<DeathStar> *the connecting doors to the Lorelei party opens and Cheryl enters and tackles Miyuki*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Miyukiiii
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Pardon me..." *rises and heads to the bathroom*
<Seraphna> **Angela follows her in and giggles**
<Alicia> * Zero blinks in surprise
<DeathStar> *Iko eyes Cheryl* Can I bite her?
<Seraphna> Angela> I have exclusive biting rights.
<Xanatos> <Xan> I've modernized. I've used my datapad for a whole week without it messing up.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Feel free to deal with the bunny
<Seraphna> Angela> Fuuu!
<Seraphna> Jaime> One day we'll figure out how you and Uncle Chris are related.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Remember, I'm related to Chad
<Alicia> <Zero> "I'm so sorry."
<Seraphna> Jaime> I'm still convinced that's not possible and he's actually a pod person.
<Seraphna> Angela> If only.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Uncle Chris....? OH Kane. Eh his mom was probably a big brain.
<Alicia> <Zero> "I feel sorry for anyone related to Chad."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I feel like me and Aya were just pitied
<Seraphna> Angela> Reminds me to take Aya on a girl's night out soon.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *walks in, having changed selves in the bathroom* "Your talk was so boring that it put poor Rei to sleep."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Chad loves his family and does anything he can for them. It's everyone else that he can't stand. So pity all of us, not his family.
<Alicia> <Zero> "Is that so?"
<DeathStar> *Erevis reaches over and touches Noire*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Cause a rukus and I will use my powers to put you to sleep.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Otherwise have cake
<DeathStar> *hands it to her*
<Seraphna> **Jaime offers a gift to Athena** This one's from Terra.
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Oh snap, Revi with the heat!
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I don't act up anymore. I'm a respected member of the community now." *takes the cake* "Student council presiden, you know."
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek has totally been here and gave shitty beer gifts but I can only play like 2 characters damn.
<DeathStar> *Ako goes to try the beer*
<DeathStar> <Ako> This... ish... so... bad..
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Oh it's horrible. Drink up. 6* he raises his to cheers hers.
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> I could have told you that
<DeathStar> *Athena eyes Ako and puts the drink aside*
<Chaintan> 6*she plucks it from Ako
<DeathStar> *Cheryl hangs off Miyuki*
<Seraphna> **Michelle casually sips her Guinness Black**
<DeathStar> <Ako> ... *blinks and peers up*
<Alicia> * Zero quietly watches, considering asking Noire something, but doesn't
<Seraphna> Jaime> Ako-sis, I'll show you a whole world of fruity drinks I can't have right now if you want.
<Seraphna> **Jennifer politely sips her water**
<Jackieness> noi *goes to sit where Rei was previously seated*
<Alicia> <Zero> "Does that mean...?"
<Jackieness> <Noire> *goes to sit where Rei was previously seated*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hmm? Yeah, Gnome and I are having another.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *glances over at Zero* "...yes?"
<DeathStar> <Ako> I usually drink whatever Athena doesn't
<DeathStar> <Athena> I drink... water. *wiggles her fingers*
<DeathStar> *Ako pauses*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Pffft. Drink what you like silly.
<Xanatos> <Kellin> I like a good bourbon cream. They're just hard to find these days.
<DeathStar> *Ako sticks her tongue out*
<Alicia> <Zero> "Oh, maybe I shouldn't ask. It's probably a sensitive issue."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm..."
<Alicia> <Zero> "If you want to talk about it, we can talk in private sometime."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...talk about what, hmmm?"
<Alicia> <Zero> "You and your sister, surely?"

<Jackieness> <Lana> "I'd point out that we are the ones who will experience time away. When we get back, it could be minutes after leaving."
<DeathStar> <Celes> It is possible.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "And as for Eve... she gives me the heebeegeebees."
<DeathStar> <Celes> You've met my sister?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Yeah... when we were still based at your palace. I felt like a lamb on a silver platter."
<DeathStar> *Taiga enters the main room*
<DeathStar> *and grabs a bottle of something with her good hand*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I mean... I could tell that she wss *too* into me."
<DeathStar> *Sylph finishes the last of Asha's cake*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> No fruit
<DeathStar> <Celes> Eve was?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Unless she was just messing with me."
<Seraphna> **Si inspects the bottle** Eh... I guess we can have fun tonight.
<DeathStar> *Fate appears and looks around, looking to be mid-twenty*
<Xanatos> 6* Simon pauses, tensing slightly.
<Alicia> <Terra> "... please tell me this is a good sign not a bad one."
<Seraphna> **Thena pounces Fate** Hello cutie!
<DeathStar> *Taiga walks past Fate as she moves over to the group* Ah, you all are still here. I will be *she holds up a chair and deflets Thena, used to her now*
<DeathStar> <Fate> I will be visiting you tonight when you all leave
<DeathStar> *Fate nods to them and moves to the other rooms real quick*
<Xanatos> <Simon> I imagine that bodes...poorly.
<Seraphna> Thena> Mewl!
<Seraphna> Thena> Visit meeeee!
<DeathStar> *Sylph lands on Liana's head*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> That one scares me

<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Kid was too attached to the past. Couldn't move on.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Cool group
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Is that what that was about?"
<DeathStar> *She repeats slowly as Fate walks in*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I didn't mean to break his heart. I just wasn't into him
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I mean, who wants to repeat what happened in some other reality
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Eh, broken hearts are the part of growing up.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I mean I might be gay now. Did he think of that? I'm not saying I am.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Durt actually said something profound."
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt glances at Fate step in. 1"So, what do we owe the honor of your presence?"
<Alicia> <Asha> "I missed a lot, apparently. I..." *she pauses* "Do I even want to know what happened to me in the other reality?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I'm totally gay.
<DeathStar> *Fate hands Lorelei a present* You might want to return to the main room. Something is about to happen
<Alicia> * Asha stands up and rushes into the main room, not even waiting for Lorelei to open it.
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt sighs a bit as he stands up. 1"Well, I suppose things were going to quietly." 6He makes his way to the main room
<Xanatos> 6* Valen squints and then moves back towards the main room.
* ChadWinters` has left #TAW-Session478Lorelei
<DeathStar> *Lorelei peers at her gift - it looks like a guide to helping one get over things*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Come on cool squad," *heads back*
Session Close: Mon Sep 21 21:12:23 2020

<DeathStar> *Fate walks in and hands Athena and Ako presents* Happy Birthday; also this party should wrap up. You might want to return to the main room as something important is about to happen
<DeathStar> *she heads to the other room*
<Xanatos> <Xan> ....
<Seraphna> Jaime> Oh dear.
<Sara> '
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...oh...joy."
<DeathStar> *Athena and Ako stare at their presents - they look like half of heart pieces*
<Sara> ((Oops, ignore))
<Alicia> <Zero> "I think I'm going to put off any concerts a while."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... we'll see."
<Xanatos> 6* All of Xan's people sigh in different ways and move into the mainr oom.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl hangs off Miyuki and has to be dragged there* Goddammit, I wanted to tease Miyuki more
<DeathStar> <Isis> Yes, yes. Tease her. We know
<Seraphna> **Jaime heads to the other room**
<Seraphna> Angela> How do I get her to do this to me?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *moves into the main room*
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> how can you tease me any more -mom-
<Chaintan> 6*following everyone else out
<Alicia> * Zero sighs and follows Noire out
Session Close: Mon Sep 21 21:12:27 2020

<Alicia> * Asha rushes back in. "My cake!"
<DeathStar> *the cake is gone except for some icing*
<Seraphna> **The Three Thenas plot together to get Fate**
<DeathStar> <Celes> Oh. Sorry. We ate the wolf cake
<Alicia> * Asha sighs. "I guess it was too much to hope for... ah, well at least it didn't go to waste."
<DeathStar> *Katrina hands Asha a wolf shaped cupcake*
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt moves to take his stool by the bar like usual. 1"Well, now for the waiting game."
<DeathStar> *Shion snoozes in the corner*
<Alicia> * Asha eats it, taking solace in the remaining cake.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *eats the remainign icing though*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix fans Shion with a little paper fan.
<DeathStar> *Shion smiles* Thank you, BIX. Are you single?
<Xanatos> <BIX> BIX = taken. Mistress Justice.
<DeathStar> <Shion> It figures.
<DeathStar> <Sylph> BIX made a funny.
<Xanatos> 6* BIX pats.
<Seraphna> **A Thena flops on Shion** Pet me.
<DeathStar> *Katrina's holovid begins to beep about an emergency news broadcast*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer looks over as she steps in with Athena**
<Seraphna> **Jaime takes a seat** Always a good sign I'm sure.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl stands around* All my kids give me lip. *She sighs*
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt glances up. 1"There's the hammer being dropped."
<Seraphna> Angela> Mmm.
<DeathStar> *Athena looks serious and Erevis sits with her eyes closed*
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> Shion could have had a nice boy if she listened to me
<DeathStar> *the broadcaster notes that the Tsivrixh have declared war on the Erusian Ascendency, which automatically drags the Suisen Empire, the Cartel, and etc into the war; it notes that the Tsivrixsh have begun to take over the outer worlds of the Ascendency, at points to prepare to repel attacks from the Suisen and others, likely knowing they'll come for them and are prepared for it*
<DeathStar> *Shion puffs her cheeks*
<Alicia> <Zero> "What a surprise."
<Seraphna> Jaime> As if this wasn't going to happen with them running off with have the Acendancy fleet.
<Seraphna> *half
<DeathStar> <Erevis> There was no real proof tying them to that. Just the shapeshifters
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> So that was their move. 6He scratches his face a bit as he glances at Lorelei. 1"If we're going to go after Amazo, now's going to be our best time. With them engaged in war, we should be able to poke deeper."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Now though...
<Seraphna> **Jaime sighs** I know... but we know.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> This is true.
<Seraphna> Jaime> The only Hunters we didn't root out were the ones with the Tsivs.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Shretrav said she will be here soon to talk about her people
<Alicia> <Asha> "I want to help Geyze but... we have to finish what we started."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> What spies I've tried sending in, haven't had much luck unfortunately.
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt glance at Asha. 1"You've gotta go with whatever is more important.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Do we wanna place bets we see Dark One Hybrid Tsiv ships again?
<Alicia> <Asha> "I know, that's why I'm sticking around a bit longer."
<Alicia> <Zero> "Again?"
<DeathStar> *Cheryl turns to Isis* What do you plan to do as war breaks out? <Isis> *Glances at Miyuki* I'll probably help out on the PAX. Iko wants to learn from me, but at the smae time Earth is my home
<Seraphna> Jaime> Yeah... they were around during the last war. I wasn't born yet but I've seen the records.
<DeathStar> <Isis> So I'll help out here on the PAX when I have free time from now on
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Erevis, you guys reach out to the zealot Templars at all?
<Seraphna> Jaime> I'll be here, and on Geyze, defending what I can.
<Alicia> <Zero> "Why did anyone expect different, then?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I'm actually shocked they didn't show up when the Dark Ones attacked Geyze before. That's dangerously close to Yggdrassil.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> I imagine they Dark One's in their area are pressing hard against them to keep them their.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> So far the Templars have not made any noise or moves. They are staying in their quadrant in space to our knowledge. Thomas assumes they are watching the situation
<Alicia> <Asha> "Makes sense to me."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> So much for their crusade against the Dark Ones and wanting to keep balance. **rolls her eyes** Baloney anyway.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> That is unfair.
<Seraphna> *Bologna, but we know how it should be spelled damnit.**
<DeathStar> *to Kaelan* <Erevis> For all we know they are dealing with them in their quadrant.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I think I have a right to be unfair.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Seem's like a foolish move. If we fail, then this entire area becomes a massive breeding ground for them. 6He leans back. "Which means the might have an end all solution.
<Alicia> * Celeste rushes in. "Have you heard the report?"
<Xanatos> <Valen> They've been huge dicks to us and Kaelan in particular. Let 'em go sit in syrup....let the bees get em.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Very well. But I will speak the truth as I see it
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt stares at Valen. 1"What the....You know, I don't agree anymore with Lorelei letting you drop out of school."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> We know some of them crossed over; if all of them came I think we would be having more trouble
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods** FOr all we know they might be more trouble than the Dark Ones... we'll have to really get to know them before being eager for them to hop into this.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "What are we talking about?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> I've heard they're anti-Spirit. **she sniffs**
<Jackieness> <Noire> *adjusts her glasses* "Perhaps we should not be so concerned with wounded egos and petty politics and more concerned with what we can see right in front of ourselves."
<Xanatos> <Valen> I didn't drop out. I said I was thinking of doing it. I...reduce to a part time schedule...just 3 classes instead of 6.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Cannon fodder doesn't hurt, Jaime.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is possible. Thomas said they might act if things become too unbalanced with unnatural energy or if the tree is directly being attacked
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Dear god, if this is how that's effected you, then I fear to see what you'll become if you fully do then.
<DeathStar> *Rachael shakes her head at Celeste*
<Alicia> <Celeste> "So, we need to protect this universe."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Mmm. Well let's keep the balance by crushing these jerks.
<Xanatos> <Xan> For now it's better if they stay out of it and we can focus on this Tsiv Dark One alliance or whatever it is.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *slaps Xan's back* I agree
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Do we really want a third enemy in the mix
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "We do not."
<Xanatos> 6* Xan gasps in shock and then jokes, starting to cough, he holds up his index fingers and steps to the side.
<Seraphna> Angela> Not again, anyway.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> And if they decide to swoop in when all parties are weakened after this war?
<Xanatos> (chokes)
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Are you alright, Xan?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...is he okay?
<Seraphna> Angela> Jeez, I think he's getting too old.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> My Xanatos is a fragile soul. I have to be gentle in bed
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Sometimes bonds can only be forged through the fire of war.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Don't say things like that openly! 6* He says after he recovers
<Seraphna> Jaime> Moooooom.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen stands up and walks out.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "You totally hurt his feelings."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I think you broke Valen's innocence.
<Alicia> * Zero wanders out while no-one's watching.
<DeathStar> *Lorelei moves after Valen quietly, having been talking to Isis*
<DeathStar> *Isis takes Miyuki's hands*
<DeathStar> <Isis> I hope you do not mind me helping out on the PAX
<Seraphna> **Kaelan sighs and grabs up her foxes and slips into the shadows**
<DeathStar> *Celes to Simon* I think it is time we head back home.
<Alicia> <Asha> "... oh. Ummm... did you decide...?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Totally."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Indeed. 6* He stands up and bows to Asha. "Happy Birthday." 6* He hands her a bookmark with little icicle designs. Then bows to the others and moves to leave.
<DeathStar> <Celes> *To Asha* Happy Birthday. We wanted to talk with you more but time is running out. If you want to stop by Geyze one last time, tonight is your last chance. *gives her a hug and leaves*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ummm... bye." *waves to Asha then heads out after Simon*
<Alicia> <Asha> "Thanks... and I will. I don't want to say goodbye just yet."
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Durt's not wrong, they may be waiting on us to weaken each other. But it's not like we can NOT fight. We'll just have to deal with it if that day comes.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "... oh."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Just means we'll be fighting with our back against the wall.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Well... this has gotten complicated." *adjusts her glasses as she rises*
<Alicia> <Celeste> "It got complicated a while back for me."
<Seraphna> **Angela muses, then moves over to Ben to talk to him quietly to one side**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... true."
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt stands up, grabbing two extra bottles before he moves over to Lore. 1"I'll start looking in to weak spots in Tsiv' territory, try and give us a head start on this crap. You on the other hand, enjoy your birthday."
<DeathStar> *Lorelei left earlier after Valen*
<ChadWinters`> *Right. He just leaves then with 2 bottles of free boozze*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Well that put a damper on things. Let's drink and be merry! 6* He lifts up a glass of whisky and then take a stip.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Earth, Cheryl's Mansion
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon watches the stuff on the screen about the Tsivrixsh
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Well.
<Seraphna> Tabetha> We're about to become busy again it sems.
<DeathStar> *Darien taps his fingers on his arm* I guess we'll need to prepare to turn this place into a war center soon
<DeathStar> <Vodka> I will get medical up and ready
<Seraphna> **Peter sighs** They'll be asking Cran for the Reploids any moment now.
<Seraphna> Peter> If Earth it's one thing it's consistent in looking to their next model of living weapon to save it.
<Xanatos> <Kane> I've been preparing for this. But I was hoping the day wouldn't come.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Cole won't like the Reploids going to war
<Seraphna> Peter> I doubt I'm gonna be able to stall it for long even with my rank. EarthGov gave Cran a lot of money to develop them.
<DeathStar> <Darien> *his eyes glow with some substance that shouldn't be there - that should have been burned out him long ago* It almost feels like we're doing this same song and dance again
<Xanatos> <Kane> Life is cyclical. What happened before will always come back around.
<Seraphna> Peter> Which part? The Dark Ones invading? Xevil's kid aligning himself with the invasion? The Tsiv stepping into everything? **he smirks** Of course it is the same song and dance.
<DeathStar> *Darien waves hand as Cheryl walks in with Isis*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hello everyone. *Drops her bags* I'm back to help out where I can, not take over. Isis will be helping out too, bouncing back and forth between here and PAX.
<Seraphna> **Angela follows in a bit behind, tapping on her datapad**
<ChadWinters`> 6Kane's datapad beeps.
<Seraphna> **Angela nods her head and a slightly bigger than human Beta drops her bags next to her**
<Xanatos> 6* Kane pauses and glances at his datapad
<DeathStar> *Lemon awkwardly peers at Cheryl, then nods*
<Xanatos> <Kane> Chad's offering his assistance as well.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl moves to take a seat and Isis packs a few things and sets it up so she can teleport home whenever*
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Do we want his help?
<DeathStar> *She asks Kane*
<Seraphna> **Angela joins Cheryl** Sounds like the gang is getting back together.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It does at that. Chad scowling in the corner
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Kane scowling
<DeathStar> Kane inventing
<Seraphna> Angela> I mean, if he misbehaves again we can always let Zephyr shoot him in the head again.
<Xanatos> <Kane> I'm indifferent. He worked against us in some ways but he also helped in others.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Marcus and Dias doing their thing
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Bring him in. I know you can out smart him
<Seraphna> *Angela motions to Montana, who waves liek Beymax** I intend to outnumber him this time.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl leans over* I might be helping the PAX at times; I'm worried about my kids
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> But if I know the Tsivrixsh, they'll come after the Earth as soon as Earth declares war on them
<Seraphna> Angela> They seem to have a hard on for us.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Because we keep beating them
<DeathStar> *Referring to all their battles in TAW4*
<Seraphna> Angela> I guess that's how you seduce a Tsiv.
<Xanatos> <Kane> I hope we do not underestimate them this time. Resting on the laurels of our past success.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Well, for decades, they were made to behave by the Emperor Kyuun. This will be our first battle with them in ages.
<Seraphna> Angela> Mm, they'd better not underestimate me, I've had nothing but free time between hanging out with Cheryl. Free time to invest in... projects.
<Seraphna> Tabetha> Mmm... Kyuun may be one of those Shapeshifters right?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It's what we believe. If we can find the real one we might can end the war earlier
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> .. maybe.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> The people clearly want this war
<Seraphna> Tabetha> We know they must keep the host alive to minic.
<Seraphna> Tabetha> So there is that.
<DeathStar> <Vesta> *plays with fire while Darien lets out a sigh* <Darien> Alright then.
<DeathStar> *Lemon turns to Kane and whispers in his ear*
<DeathStar> *while the others get ready*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Geyze
<DeathStar> 6* It is evening in the Academy, with the sun beginning to sink, casting the school in a strange twilight
<DeathStar> *Selena over looks the Academy with Celes*
<Seraphna> **Talia instructs her army of cats on things for while she is away becoming the Queen Cat**
<DeathStar> *Sylph floats around, putting stuff in a sack*
<DeathStar> *Gwen is there with Qui, having a large backpack*
<DeathStar> <Qui> ... *looks depressed, her long hair a mess*
* ChadWinters` sits in the court yard, talking to Id, a crate beside them.
<Seraphna> **Talia hops over to hug Qui** I take good care of husband.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *packs up her trvel bag and prepares to seal up her lab*
<Seraphna> **Alita puts the finishing touches on her supplies, having gotten back from
<Alicia> * Asha has returned, to visit those who are leaving before they're gone. Ceilidh seems deep in thought.
<Seraphna> spending time with Ceilia and Mykel**
<Sara> * Ellie eyes Sylph
<Xanatos> 6* Simon stands there quietly. Bag by his feet as he quietly considers their next steps.
<DeathStar> <Qui> *nods* I know. *pats head. Gnome, Salamander, Shade, Aska, even, Celsius and Shiva, Brooke, Neekito, Aimée, and Mélodie are there with the Elder Spirits*
<DeathStar> *Sylph holds up cute Fae; Fae hugging onto Ellie*
* ChadWinters` glances over to Simon. 1"Simon, correct?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *coems out to see ehr sister off*
<DeathStar> <Fae> Mom - big mission?
<Seraphna> **Jaime hugs Gnome, peering over those going**
<DeathStar> *Rain's eyes glow in the twilight, seeing the group off*
<Sara> <Ellie> Yeah...
<Sara> <Ellie> You'll be okay, though. You're a tough girl. Right?
<DeathStar> *Fae nods and hands Ellie a present - some fruit, drawings of her, Ellie, and Sylph flying*
<DeathStar> *Sylph hands Ellie the sack - it is full of fruit*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> To keep you.. safe. *She hugs on Ellie*
<Seraphna> **Terra wiggles** Fae Fae! **perfectly communicating how she will care for Fae**
<Sara> <Ellie> I'll... stay safe, Sylphie, I promise
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Sister, are you sure of this?"
<DeathStar> <Sylph> I know. *she smiles, acting like her normal safe, though there's the slightest of trembling to it and she seems to be chewing on her lips*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix comes walking up finally with a bag of his own.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Yes. *she takes Liana's lap* With my Knight beside me, I can do anything. There's something back in the past and it's an adventure that I need to face. We'll be back. I promise
<DeathStar> *Selena eyes the ground*
<DeathStar> *Gwen looks up and hugs Qui* You stay safe
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "And I thought that I was supposed to be the adventurer."
<Seraphna> Talia> Strong Queen Sis!
<Alicia> <Asha> "... I won't say goodbye... because I believe I'll see you all again soon." *she pauses* "But farewell, and take care of yourself."
<Jackieness> <Lana> *joins the group* "I'm ready."
<DeathStar> *Cypher leans against the workshopm, watching everyone*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh heads over, running as if late. "I've decided. I'm coming along too."
<DeathStar> *inside Lana's bag is something heavy, joining her*
<Seraphna> Alita> Stay safe everyone.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *peeks into her bag*
<DeathStar> *Fate watches them from nearby*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "If I didn't... I just know I'd regret it, even if only wondering what I might have found."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Erk..." *zips up her bag again*
<DeathStar> *Selena takes Luna's hand to say goodbye to her parents, still not facing Liana and Celes. Celes kneels and hugs Luna* You be a big girl. We will be back very soon
<DeathStar> *Sylph takes Ellie's hand and the two zoom up into the air*
* ChadWinters` stands up, tapping the crate next to him causing it to float up.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hm? Yes, I am Simon. You're Mr. Winters.
<Alicia> <Asha> "I'm going to take care of the remaining False Gods, and then I'm going to stay on Geyze until we win."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Good luck to you, then, Asha.
<Seraphna> **Luci peers out from her club**
<DeathStar> *Max struggles inside with a simple puzzle*
<ChadWinters`> This is everything that Id should need to survive a decent amount of time in the past. If this shell fails, there's about 6 prototype shells that run off spirit energy. In theory.
<DeathStar> *Sylph hugs onto Ellie in the sky, showing off the vibrant colors of the setting sun and kisses her*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Ah, of course. I shall take care of everything.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> *checks her pack* "Have I packed enough gear...? Medical supplies, sampling equipment, food..."
<ChadWinters`> Along with a few standard back ups that may or may not work. Depending on things.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Anyway. *pulls Luna away* Lets leave our parents alone
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I told you before. I will be fine with just this shell. There is no need to dote on me.
<DeathStar> *Celes hugs Sasha* You be safe, Sasha
<Seraphna> **Jaime motions Selena over**
<DeathStar> <Selena> *pauses, studying Jaime and moves over*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hey you two. **she smiles, Terra giving Luna a fruit**
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "And you as well, sister." *hugs back*
<DeathStar> <Selena> Did you need something?
<DeathStar> <Celes> Be safe, sister. And look out for Selena and Luna. *she turns to the others* Everyone who is coming ready?
<Xanatos> 6* Simon tilts his head slightly at this scene and hmms. Then moves over to quietly say goodbye to Qui.
<DeathStar> *Qui looks up at Simon*
<ChadWinters`> Thank you, Simon. I'll leave his life in your guys hands then. 6He flicks the orb which forms a hard light shell around it, causing him to smirk
<Xanatos> <Simon> I will bring back your loved ones. I promise you this my lady. 6* He bows.
<Seraphna> Alita> **gently rubs the top of Talia’s head**
<Seraphna> Talia> Soon Talia will become Queen Cat!
<DeathStar> *Qui relaxes some and nods* Thank you
<DeathStar> *Sylph lands with Ellie*
<DeathStar> <Cypher> There they go
* ChadWinters` plops down on a bench to the side.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'm as ready as I'm going to be... unless you can teach me some magick in the time before we leave."
<Xanatos> 6* Simon rises and then moves over to get his bag and Id's backups, BIX helping him carry them or guide them since I guess they're floating.
<ChadWinters`> 6The crate keys in on Simon/Bix and floats alongside them and Id.
<DeathStar> <Chronos> *steps forward with Shade* Is everyone ready?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Thank you for the assistance."
* ChadWinters` glances at his datapad for a moment then looks over at Chronos/Shade, studying them
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *places something in Ellie's pocket*
<Seraphna> Alita> Ready as I can be.
<Seraphna> Talia> Team Talia is ready!
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Guess so.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I look forward to solving this mystery with you BIX.
<DeathStar> *he pats Talia and Lana's heads*
<Xanatos> <BIX> BIX = Ready! 6* He says with a firm nod.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Indeed, let us be off.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "This isn't your team, Talia."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hopefully we can make it through this portion of the travel all alive and well.
<Seraphna> Talia> Any Team Talia is on has Talia’s blessing and is therefore Team Talia!
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *walks over next to Selena* "You and Luna cna stay at my place whenever you like, Selena."
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> *quietly* "please no explosions, please no explosions"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is most likely that we will be torn apart atom by atom, Ceilidh.
<DeathStar> *Selena pauses, then nods* Thank you
<DeathStar> *Shade teleports those going into the past to the island. Selena watches them go, holding Luna close. Everyone going to Ancient Geyze appears on Monster Island, though now it is monsterless*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "...not again..."
<DeathStar> *it is now night, with a storm forming to the west*
<DeathStar> *Gwen holds up his hand, eyeing the storm forming and Celes adjust her armor*
<Sara> <Ellie> I will never like this place...
<Xanatos> <Simon> I will prepare the device. 6* He moves for it immediately.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It would appear an ominous background will accompany us on our travel
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I will come assist you, Simon.
<DeathStar> *as they move into the crystal caves, the sound of a thunder storm can be heard faintly - it must be one of those weird storms the kids told them about that destroys the island*
<DeathStar> *with it's weird gunk*
<DeathStar> *Gwen peers out the entrance as pieces of the island dissolves with black liquid*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Me too." *assists Simon once they are in the crystal cave*
<DeathStar> <Celes> *shudders, holding herself*
<Xanatos> <BIX> ...storm = scary
<DeathStar> *As she goes further down*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I'm with you there
<ChadWinters`> 6Id works alongside Simon and Lana, taking a hard-light approach to physically interact with things. 1"I hope that we do not appear in to a trap. Or something worse.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I expect both, truthfully.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I had calculated a 36.8% chance of a trap. But I did not factor in both. I will recalculate.
<DeathStar> *they arrive at the machine that is missing the part that Simon has to plug in; thankfully he has finished it*
<Seraphna> Talia> Why can it never be surprise snack party?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Well, this is it. The moment of truth
<Jackieness> <Lana> "It could be! There are alot of hungry monsters possibly!"
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Why would snacks just be lying around?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Do you ladies want one last kiss?
<DeathStar> *he asks the group*
<DeathStar> *Celes deadpans*
<ChadWinters`> 6Id peers back at everyone around. 1"I look forward to recording how all of you have influenced this world's present.
<Seraphna> Talia> **pounces Gwen and kisses**
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "... I think Kane would be upset."
<DeathStar> *meanwhile, True/Alt Kane is working at a tech job making a lot of money*
<Xanatos> 6* BIX has pushed in the Id boxes and Simon prepares by forming his spear. Just in case.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...I thinks its ready."
<Seraphna> **Alita reads a novel, so social that it’s truly a wonder Talia came from her**
<Xanatos> <Simon> We can stand here forever staring. Let's go. 6* He activates the portal.
<DeathStar> *the portal forms without a hitch and Chronos and Shade stare at it*
<DeathStar> <Chronos> It is a time a portal
<Xanatos> <Simon> Are you ready for us to to experience time as you have My lady?
<ChadWinters`> 6Id scans it, recording everything. 1"Yes, how do you feel about this, lady Chronos?"
<Alicia> * Ceilidh seems almost stunned by the wording, recording everything she can herself.
<DeathStar> *Fate sits behind them on a rock*
<DeathStar> <Fate> Before you go, I have a warning
<DeathStar> <Fate> Where you go, I cannot help you anymore
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Because we will technically be in a previous branches past?
<DeathStar> <Fate> Consider that you're moving beyond the time period where I've met you
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Does that mean there was someone who goverened these branches before you?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Or is it that, because we haven't met you then, we won't meet you then?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Or maybe Fate only knows what she has directly experienced."
<DeathStar> <Fate> Hm, good question. *she thinks* The mirror universe was created technically in a span of 20 years of time in this universe. It was why time flowed differently there. You will be traveling back to the mirror universe I think
<DeathStar> <Fate> 12,000 years ago, before the Prime Universe and Mirror Univere reunited
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> That would be false because us appearing back then would've been a pivotal moment. One that if she was around, would've wanted to watch.
<ChadWinters`> *id*
<Xanatos> <Simon> We are meant to leave no trace.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> For normal people, yes. But that will be impossible on the scale that Fate would see.
<DeathStar> <Geyze> I'm lost everytime we talk about time
<DeathStar> *Gwen
<Xanatos> <Simon> You assume much for a logical AI. 6* He points out.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I also believe with this group, that it will be impossible for that. I believe that we will undoubtedly make choices that shape Geyze in to what it currently is.
<DeathStar> *Chronos eyes Id*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Well, I don't plan to step on any butterflies."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is one of many calculations that I have made that seems to be the most prominent.
<Seraphna> Talia> Timey wimey wibbly wobbly!
<ChadWinters`> <Id> But to er is to be human is it not?
<Xanatos> <Simon> Lady Fate. I hope we do not let down your expectations. Thank you for seeing us off.
<DeathStar> <Chronos* Just becareful. *she touches Simon* I cannot help give you warnings due to 'that'
<Xanatos> 6* Simon nods, understanding.
<DeathStar> <Chronos> Even my own memories are not what they are due to it
<DeathStar> *Celes takes Liana's hand*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I am curious to see how your pacts do while there.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I guess in a way we're going home for a while
<Sara> <Liana> We'll be together, above all
<Jackieness> <Lana> *adjusts her corset, wanting to make a good impression on the past people*
<DeathStar> *Celes nods*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'm lost, but... that's why I'm here. To learn."
<DeathStar> *Shade bows* <Shade> Be safe.
<DeathStar> *Celes takes a step forward with Liana*
<DeathStar> *vanishing*
<ChadWinters`> 6Id moves in with BIX/Simon and his crate
<Xanatos> 6* Simon lingers a moment staring at Chronos and nods before stepping in. Bix moving with Id.
<Seraphna> **Alita seeks through and Talia rides Gwen**
<DeathStar> *Gwen holds Lana's hand and walks in*
<DeathStar> *After they are all in, Chronos moves and shuts the portal down*
<DeathStar> <Chronos> It is done.
<DeathStar> *we will revisit this team in Session 485 probably*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Epilogue 1:
<DeathStar> *Selena arrives in the castle with Luna where Eve greets them, smiling a strange smile* Welcome. I have your rooms ready. I look forward to instructing you and preparing you to be queen. *she puts strange emphasis on Queen. Meanwhile at the Academy, Rain watches the moon while Cypher closes up the workshop*
<DeathStar> <Cypher> Well, it will be strange for us to watch over the Academy now. *she watches Qui to do patrol with the other Heroes' Desendants. So far they all seem to be in tune with their elemental powers. Though one seems to be a little off. Who? You'll find out in 2.2*
<DeathStar> *Andea adjusts her clothing, using fire to do patrols*
<DeathStar> *Vyvy talks with the Elder Spirits, getting closer to them*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *approaches Rain*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "things have become complicated.'
<Seraphna> **Jaime protects Gnome from her ravenous niece**
<DeathStar> *Rain peers at Sasha* Yes, they have - at least we have people here to help look after the Academy
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Yes. I'm also worried."
<DeathStar> *Rain peers at Sasha* So we have not spoken yet. Do you have an answer yet? *referring to the ring*
<DeathStar> *Cypher sits next to Chelsea. Bonnie plays with her food in thought*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I confess... I never even put any thought about it before."
<DeathStar> *Rain nods* Well, I will wait for an answer for a while. But if things begin to get crazy, I will have to go back to Shinobu. *she touches Sasha's shoulder and moves on*
<DeathStar> <Rain> Do you want to walk?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Yes... always." *turns to walk with Rain*
<DeathStar> -END-
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Session Close: Mon Sep 21 22:43:33 2020