The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 595

Session Start: Sun Oct 23 14:06:28 2022
Session Ident: #TAW-Session595
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-644.6.15
<DeathStar> Location: Cheryl's Manor
<DeathStar> *Cheryl sits there while EarthGov agents investigate and go through everything that has happened, with Derrick in the background. Venerator isn't showing his face, but one can feel his touch in all this*
<DeathStar> *having been being grilled about everything she's done over the past few years from the Ariel attack up to the recent events, to being in her right mind to taking Lemon's ability to lead away from her*
<Seraphna> **Angela stays nearby for support**
<DeathStar> *Zephyr sits there in the background with Hope and Kiseki, Mem staying out of sight*
* Dias` sits close by, drinking his tea
<Dias`> *Chad
* Dias` is now known as ChadWinters`
<DeathStar> <Agent> And do you still plan to lead this team even though you are compromised?
<Seraphna> Angela> Were.
<DeathStar> *Adeline casually pokes about, having been made to stay at home by Lemon. Lemon keeping an eye on her*
<DeathStar> <Agent> And could she not still be again?
<Seraphna> Angela> The terms of the expulsion of the other being were pretty firm. Unless you want to prove they aren't somehow.
<DeathStar> <Agent> And how can we not be positive this was not a ruse and she did all this.
<Seraphna> Angela> We have recordings, reports from multiple people including the President, and a mountain of fact on our side. You have conjecture and fear mongering.
<Seraphna> Angela> While we're on the subject of knowing whether or not people are compromised, would you like to discuss Vennie Cartwright?
<DeathStar> *The agent clicks his tongue, then turns to eye Adeline suspiciously, having heard rumors that the enemy Adeline was still about, studying her* We're the ones doing the questions
<Seraphna> Angela> Yes, you are. Funny that. ]
<Seraphna> **Angela pulls out a datapad, starting to dial something**
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *peers at Angela while the Agent stands up as more of them show up with some boxes*
<ChadWinters`> You shouldn't antagonize him. You risk making it worse for Cheryl.
<DeathStar> *Zephyr glances at Chad, hosility coming off of her - toward everyone*
<Seraphna> **Angela peers at Chad quietly, considering what recently happened to the device, also accusingly**
<Seraphna> **Angela puts away the datapad after a moment**
<DeathStar> <Agent> *looks like he wants to say something, but keeps it to himself, adjusting his suit and moves to join the others, one finishing talking to Adeline*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'll need to find someone else to take over the unit - Lemon indicated even if I could restore her power, she's not interested.
<Seraphna> Angela> **leans back** I suppose it's best. That way if they really think you're compromised you don't have to worry. And it can't be me. I'm obviously biased.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'll go through the files and see who is qualified and who wants the job.
<Seraphna> Angela> THere's one reliable third party that's done the job before.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hm?
<Seraphna> Angela> Sullivan.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'll consider it.
<Seraphna> **Angela nods** He comes with the bonus of not being your fan right now either.
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<DeathStar> *Zephyr stands up* Well, if that's all, I'm going to go do my job.
* ChadWinters` sets his cup down. 1"That might defeat the purpose of this unit but I'm sure you'll figure out the right solution.
<DeathStar> *as the agents head out* <Cheryl> Even if your boss might be compromised? <Zephyr> If that's the case I'll use V.6 to spy on her. I just need to get out of the fucking house
<DeathStar> *Zephyr exits through the side door*
<Seraphna> **Angela looks at Zephyr** Be careful, okay Sis?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *lets out a breath* I'm just feeling pretty out of it. The fact Stacey is going to likely be President next year and she could be a problem and I'm not caring
<Seraphna> Angela> Mmm, maybe. She has some strong competition brewing.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We'll see. I should check and see how that competition is going.
<Seraphna> Angela> And... sorry, but he was annoying me inferring you'd ever do all that yourself.
<DeathStar> *She rises and moves downstairs for now, leaving Angela and Chad alone together as Adeline sits down between them, hands clapsed together*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Soooo. Anyone feel the tension in the house lately?
<Seraphna> Angela> Oh huge.
<Seraphna> Angela> How are you feeling Addy?
* ChadWinters` shrugs. 1"I tend to not pay it any mind."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Ready to get back to the PAX as soon as things here resolve themselves.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> But I doubt that will happen anytime soon
<Seraphna> Angela> I imagine. We're lucky Jaime didn't show up in the middle of all this.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> How lucky
<ChadWinters`> That'll depend on Lemon.
<Seraphna> **Angela muses** Though I'd love to see what happens if Vennie tries to go for you now that you're a Suisen Royal.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I think the old man has other plans these days.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Geyze
<DeathStar> *Lumi marks off the last of the students as summer classes have begun*
<Seraphna> Threna> We're going to have to get more funding from the Kingdoms at this rate.
<DeathStar> <Lumi> Order is in effect finally.
<Seraphna> Threna> True enough.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "And you have my gratitude for your assistance."
<DeathStar> <Lumi> You should thank Kalam for taking in all those weeaboos.
<DeathStar> *Asarar stands there, down from Kumen, hands in her coat pockets*
<Seraphna> Threna> Never underestimate the power of Fans.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Well now that things are quieter, I was wondering if I could ask some questions.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Now is a good time."
<Seraphna> Threna> Of course.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> *she lights up a cigerate like item, making Sylph scrunch her nose up* I have a client on Earth and I'd like more information, and some of you are from there.
<DeathStar> <Lumi> Yes.
<Seraphna> Threna> Still working for Venerator, or is it someone new?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Oh, this might be an easy one then."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Client confidentality.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Just look at the cute cat. *motions at Chelsea*
<Seraphna> **Threna's cat ears wriggle**
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Given that I cannot be of any help with Earth matters, I shall return to my office."
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Sasha should give up office to Sylph.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Sylph should give up spirithood so she can actually be eliible to be headmistress before she runs her mouth."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Anywy, Earth does elections instead of royality like Selena or Celes, right?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Yes."
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Silly Sasha, Fae is Wind Spirit, not Sylph.
<DeathStar> *points at her*
<Seraphna> Threna> While that is true, many on Geyze still have not adjusted to this and see you as the authority on the winds.
<Seraphna> Threna> We should wait until Fae has the full confidence of your worshippers.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Why are you asking?"
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Cannot help that. Sylph does not get any power from people.
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Outside Ellie.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *shakes her head and goes to her office*
<Seraphna> Threna> At any rate, yes, earth follows a form of global democracy.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Well, I was curious because if you had a corrupt leader, could they seize power or could the people just not vote for them
<Seraphna> Threna> The seizure has been tried before, failed every time. But if they are a bad leader, they can lose their next election when people don't vote for them yes.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "It's not instant, though."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Interesting. I'm just investigating because the leader might not be bad.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> But we're putting some pressure on them to make them reveal their true face
<Seraphna> Threna> If they aren't bad then their true face shouldn't hurt them I suppose?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'm assuming not the current president."
<Seraphna> Threna> You must be careful though, look at my sister. She isn't bad yet people are certainly using information on her and making things up to make her look horrible.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Fair enough. So what do you suggest?
<DeathStar> *Asarar plays with a cat toy at Chelsea*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I have no idea."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I guess that's fair. I'll consult with my team. *she puts the yo-yo like item back in her pocket*
<Seraphna> Threna> Make sure you have the truth, then find someone who can tell you if the truth is truly a danger or not
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<DeathStar> *Asarar nods and sets out*
<DeathStar> <Lumi> Well. At least our stuff has settled down
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "That was about Stacey, wasn't it?"
<DeathStar> <Lumi> Probably. She's next in line and Dias' preferred pick
<DeathStar> <Lumi> Why Asarar is investigating her I have no idea
<Seraphna> Threna> Probably because of Venerator's recent involvement in things.
<DeathStar> <Lumi> Hm. Ah yeah, they're related. But so is Charlotte. And others.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I hope they're careful about revealing that..."
<DeathStar> *As Lumi muses, there's some noises as Death kills a tree and it topples over*
<DeathStar> <Lumi> Come on
<DeathStar> <Lumi> We have our own stuff
<Seraphna> Threna> I think her relation to Cartwright is public knowledge. **She nods and moves to follow her**
<DeathStar> <Sylph> M-My favorite tree!
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Tokyo, Japan
<DeathStar> *Andrea holds a dinner in her manor of evil. Ren noms the food happily, having Akatsuki outside her tail for once*
<DeathStar> *Jubei eats quietly, head propped up, watching some vids as she eats*
<Alicia> * Akatsuki likewise noms food, taking after her mother
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm..."
<DeathStar> *Elwyn eats more refinedly, while Andrea looks at Cassandra and Setsuna* I have good news for you.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *sets down her cup of tea* "Yes?"
<Alicia> * Charlotte listens
<DeathStar> <Andrea> The reconstruction of your house is finished; your can move back in whenever you wish. However, *She folds her hands* someone has suggested to me you might be interested in pursuing another job.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...I wonder who."
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "What have you two schemed?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Vice President Stacey is running practically unopposed next year. How would you like to run for President? I mean ... Angela did it. Cheryl did it. It can't be that hard.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> We have a monkey in office right now
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Not going to yourself?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I was told I should focus on Tokyo a bit longer.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Ah, so that is what this is about." *sips her tea*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "My advice. Afterall, mother did just get into office."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's fair."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Granted I would naturally win with my amazing charisma.
<DeathStar> *Andrea turns to Cassandra* You should consider it. You still have ... many ... fans from your olden days. *Referring to her magazine days*
<Alicia> <Akatsuki> "Fans!"
<DeathStar> <Ren> *tilts head while eating*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...more to the point, grandmother, you are a retired general in the Earth military. Stacey is leaning on military associated voters to carry her. You'd pull off alot of that support from her."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> That is also true.
<Seraphna> Setsuna> Do I get to play with fireworks?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Only if you win
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "In any case, you would absolutely get the military vote."
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *sips her tea* "Even if I don't win, it would be worth sending a message that Stacey Cartwright does not have a mandate."
<DeathStar> *Andrea nods, then has the maid bring out sweets for everyone* Excellent.
<DeathStar> *Ren ooooh's*
<Seraphna> Setsuna> You'll win Cassie, Experience and 'Crizma.
<DeathStar> <Ren> You got my vote. *noms*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *Lenneth quietly informs everyone the holonet will be temporarily offline for a moment*
<DeathStar> *Then turns to Myria*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Lets give your system a try
<Jackieness> <Myria> "Fufufufufuuu..."
<Jackieness> <Myria> *sits at a console and taps some keys*
<DeathStar> *CHIP helps power it up as she does so, the SuisenNet system turning online and attaching to the HoloNet but working to cull false information at a massive scale, informing people where it's coming from, who's targetting and pushing the narrative, where massive amounts of data/news is flowing, with the help of the Suisen systems*
<DeathStar> *along with their own search systems*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> So is it successful?
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> Shit even if people don't wanna keep it, send it my way after. You know how much this will help our intelligence?
<DeathStar> <CHIP> It does eat up a lot of power
<Seraphna> Sammael> That should level out after it's done with the initial batch process. Like the hardest part of any clean.
<Jackieness> <Myria> "Huhhhhh."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You realize that propaganda, no matter who does it, this will point them out.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> For example, if Thena tries to make herself look good, this will point a finger at hre
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "How will this affect opinion pieces?"
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> It will take time. People can learn where they're coming from at least. That was part of the reason for making this
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> It certainly fixes a centuries old issue with misinformation warfare.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I suppose opinions will be more obviously opinions, and that is good."
<Jackieness> <Myria> "Do I get praise now?"
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> You know how many domestic issues we get due to holonet rumors?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You did very well. The question is will anyone use this system. or will they stick to the holonet
<Seraphna> Sammael> You have earned a Myria-Snack.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I will certainly use this system."
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> It'll be devisive at first.
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> But as more and more people start seeing where their information is coming from, they'll probably stick to the truth. People love to believe what they fear, but they hate to be manipulated just as much.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> It is out there. CHIP can monitor and we'll see. Even if people try to turn it around on me. Well. *motions* I can see at least who is writing it without it being hidden behind fake aliases for once.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Now that it is finished
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> It is time to move onto the next matter on the agenda.
<Seraphna> **Jaime flashes in for the meeting, taking a seat**
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "How is Adeline?"
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Now that the Suisen Empire is slowly recovering and Iko has taken over the Legislation Branch, we have finally begun to restore everything and make true progress
<Seraphna> Jaime> Doing better, but trapped at the manor until things blow over.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> While we were down the Cartel were busy making headways with our allies and buying things/making connections. Such as the Dark Ones.
<Seraphna> **Jaime snickers a bit**
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I hope that will not be a problem in the future."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> After this Thena incident, which I'm pretty positive was them making things worse on the holonet, I imagine it's only a matter of time before our two people come to a head. But only someone like Fate could tell us that.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Dunno who's going to screw with who there.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I think the Cartel forgot pretty quickly how easily the Dark Ones took them over without lifting a finger.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Still, while we were down for the count, the Cartel were there to "Help". Making themselves look like the good guys.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> If we ever came to blows or a trade war or some other incident, those new allies might be forced to side with them.
<Jackieness> <Myria> "Ooooooo."
<Seraphna> Jaime> That image only lasts so long as nothing dark comes out of their supposed benevolence, and with the Cartel that really just means following the money.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I see why Charlotte dislikes the Cartel so much now."
<Seraphna> Jaime> It's easy to survive among them once you understand that money rules every aspect of them.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "A while ago, she might have done the same thing."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Well, after the Thena incident, I'm definitely a little more wary of their tactics. They burnt a resource of mine. I know Athena has picked up Thena to use for now.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Plus it's dangerous for Thena to go to Earth because all those articles made them go into invesigation mode.
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods** For now... Warren's recovery is key there too. He definitely found something if he wound up in medical.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Oh, that's certain."
<DeathStar> <CHIP> Yes. He is currently saying everyone is the enemy.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Everyone?"
<DeathStar> <CHIP> ... Everyone
<Jackieness> <Myria> "Huuuuuuh... that sounds normal for him."
<Seraphna> Jaime> According to Angela that means he's being normal. But... I feel like he's trying to tell us something else.
<DeathStar> <CHIP> Dias is the enemy?
<DeathStar> <CHIP> Should I send our forces out now?
<Seraphna> Jaime> No... more like that we might have moles.
<DeathStar> <CHIP> I was hoping to use our super weapon and see if he could survive.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I think we should look for moles instead."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> EarthGov is an ally of ours.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mmm.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> If you wanted to look for "moles", I would look into connections between our people.
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods** There's also always some kind of shadow government involved with Earth, even when you think they cleaned up. It's a human thing.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "What are you suggesting?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I know right now Cheryl is under investigation. We should see who the highest ranking military offical is
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well, we've seen strange, unmarked soldiers show up during the reality incident multiple times. And I think everyone is suspecting some branch of VI involved with it.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> They are probably the one who is overseeing all of this
<DeathStar> *she stands up*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> For now, Jikuu will come train with me
<Alicia> * Jikuu nods. "Everyone, take care of yourselves."
<DeathStar> *Erevis leads Jikuu off*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Speaking of, I could use some help with that later Momma.
<Seraphna> Jaime> **indicating she still has the second Emerald Sword**
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Unknown Hanger
<DeathStar> *Athena has gathered a lot of ship builders, such as Tora, Ymir, Chelsea, etc etc, where Tora is over looking the drawings Athena has done up for her Idol Ship*
<DeathStar> <Ymir> ... *eyes the drawings with Tora* If you were not supplying the coins, I would not even entertain the idea.
<Seraphna> Thena> Thena has lots of coins.
<DeathStar> *it seems to be a drawing of a cat like ship with speakers and other functions to bring out the music, but also includes Tiger Engines and other stuff to move around*
<DeathStar> <Athena> Athena tired of being stuck to the PAX! Want to move around the galaxy with music. <Tora> ... You sure you can bring ...the supplies we need to make it? We'll have to make actual blueprints, not these drawings
<DeathStar> *Athena pulls Victoire close* We will gather everything we need, even if it means going to planet and having Victoire chop trees down
<Seraphna> Thena> Ulieah.
<DeathStar> <Ymir> Ulieah?
<Seraphna> Thena> Ulieah got agreement to have all rights to salvage from the great war.
<Alicia> <Victoire> "...you'll help, if it comes to that, right?"
<Seraphna> Thena> She will have plenty of materials. Whole Iron Paw will.
<Alicia> <Victoire> "...are you certain, Thena?"
<Seraphna> **Thena nods** She former Idol. Can get her to help!
<Alicia> <Victoire> "...that's not what I meant..."
<DeathStar> <Ymir> I heard she had rights to her area of space yes.
<Alicia> <Victoire> "Oh, her area. Alright then."
<Seraphna> **Thena nods** All Suisen space not occupied by a major power.
<DeathStar> <Tora> Alright, I suppose we can do it. <Ymir> As long as we're paid for our time and the supplies are there, I don't see why not
<DeathStar> *They nod and begin to draw up blueprints for the Idol Ship*
<DeathStar> <Athena> Athena is one step closer to plans.
<DeathStar> *she has Victoire and Thena join her pawing evilly*
<Seraphna> **Thena paws**
<DeathStar> *Athena paws*
<Seraphna> **Thena blinks and pulls out a datapad, then shows it to Athena**
<Seraphna> **It's Jennifer pawing**
<DeathStar> *Athena glances at it, then nods approvingly*
<Alicia> * Victoire paws
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Cheryl's Manor
<DeathStar> Date: 10-644.6.19
<DeathStar> *John crashes Cheryl's Manor with his screw as Cassandra's announcement that she is running for President is being aired*
<DeathStar> *crew
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So she went for it.
* Dias` eyes the announcement. 1"Hmmmm."
<Seraphna> Angela> Seems so. I was half expecting Andrea to.
<Seraphna> Angela> This is definitely her hand though.
<DeathStar> <John> I imagine she wanted to
<DeathStar> *as Cassandra is asked questions by the reporters, Andrea is standing in the background in her Governor outfit*
<Dias`> Well atleast, if she wins, we'll have someone consistent.
<Seraphna> Angela> There she is, spotted. **she grins**
<Seraphna> Angela> You still backing Stacey, Dias?
<Alicia> <Michiru> "Well, I'd trust Cassandra."
<Dias`> *Chad*
* Dias` is now known as ChadWinters`
<Seraphna> Angela> I wanna hope that either can be trusted.
<DeathStar> <John> Well, we'll have to see how Stacey reaccts
<ChadWinters`> There's always a slight chance things could get sideways with Stacey. But I'd like to hope that there's some fear of losing Dias' support that would keep her on the straight and narrow.
<DeathStar> <John> As the polling continues throughout the next year and half.
<Seraphna> Angela> Anyone else feel like there'a a third element at play we haven't spotted yet?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I do not know. From what little I've observed and reading Stacey's journals that we copied.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> She clearly has been working with Venerator somewhat where it suits her - such as clearing Charlotte's name.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> She could have turned him in or used evidence to bust him before he gained influence
<Seraphna> Angela> Just something that bothers me is Venerator being so inconsistent. One day he's trying to prove we can trust him and the next he's basically a cartoon version of himself.
<ChadWinters`> Probably thinks she can use him for her own gain.
<Alicia> <Lunar Girl> "You don't think there's two different Venerators, do you?"
<DeathStar> <Adeline> The other thing is she's clearly very pro-military in the documents.
<Seraphna> Angela> Honestly, would that be so weird?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Hence why she is always working with them even in the Dark War which led to that one incident and keeping them off Dias' back. They trust her over Dias.
<Alicia> <Michiru> "Two Venerators? I don't want to deal with that..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We know there are V.I Venerators about, so it's not a leap. But I think Venerator's goal was to get a foot in the door. And he's now working with the branch of the military that investigates military crimes. It gives him a lot of power.
<DeathStar> <John> Hey! I got an idea!
<Seraphna> Angela> There are far too many old super scientist generals around.
<DeathStar> <John> He claims to have changed right.
<ChadWinters`> I feel a headache coming on.
<Seraphna> Angela> Get him to put his money where his mouth is and work with us?
<DeathStar> <John> We just need to do something that puts Charlotte or Zephyr in danger.
<Seraphna> **Angela gets a scowl on**
<Alicia> <Michiru> "We *want* that?!"
<DeathStar> <John> Why not. He came out to help last time.
<ChadWinters`> What do you think you'll get out of it? He'll head to help instantly.
<Alicia> <Lunar Girl> "Then how does that prove anything?"
<ChadWinters`> Better idea. Convince Charlotte to tell him to quit and to go live a normal life.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh like that'll work
<ChadWinters`> He's basically been handing her all sorts of things based on what I've seen.
<Alicia> <Michiru> "I'm pretty sure Charlotte's trying to get him to live a normal life."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> *muses* I could probably wreck Venerator's reputation
<ChadWinters`> So it wouldn't be too far of a stretch to think he'd listen to her requests.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> If that's what we wanted.
<Alicia> <Michiru> "Keep that in mind, but we don't need to yet."
<Seraphna> Angela> Maybe get him to get off people's backs as a compromise.
* ChadWinters` shrugs as he leans back. 1"As long as he stays out of my business and doesn't cross me I could care less. Better odds Cran and him will go at it and off one of themselves."
<Seraphna> Angela> HIs investigation bent could put people he doesn't want harmed in the crosshairs as is. It's endangered Zephyr before, and that Agent took way too much interest in Adeline.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> OH yes. He wanted to know if I was the other Adeline and where she was.
<Alicia> <Michiru> "The first bit is understandable."
<DeathStar> *John has dialed up Charlotte and Ren to show up*
<DeathStar> *Ren slowly leans over the couch*
<DeathStar> <Mem> ... I could stab him
<DeathStar> *she leans over as well, holding her knife*
<Seraphna> Angela> Mmm. They know that the Suisen are holding her don't they?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What's up?"
<DeathStar> <John> They want you to talk to Venerator and tell him to quit being evil
<ChadWinters`> Better yet, tell him to move off Earth and live a safe, boring and meaninless life.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl eyes her datapad, then blinks and rises up and heads off for downstairs*
<DeathStar> *John blinks*
<Seraphna> Angela> Like I said before, I'll take just getting out of her hair... huh? **she gets up and follows**
<DeathStar> <Ren> You want us to march over to the military complex and just tell him to move off Earth?
<DeathStar> *Mem scowls and slinks after Cheryl*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I've told him to stop being evil, and he's been trying... at least where I can see him. He's not going to go for moving off Earth and doing nothing, though."
<DeathStar> <Een> He's one of those old men who need a hobby.
<ChadWinters`> Then give some ships in a bottle. 6He eyes Cheryl walk off and her shadow follow. 1"Thing is, no one should have to tell him to not be evil. But I guess some people just don't change.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl is eyeing on the monitor Derrick leading agents chasing after what looks to be a familiar red haired woman with scars on her face and Zephyr shooting at them to keep them back, all at downtown.*
<DeathStar> <John> What in the hell?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Basically, he's either stopped being evil, or he's trying not to let me see it. I'm not convinced it's the former, but..."
<DeathStar> *Venerator seems to be on the scene*
<ChadWinters`> But you don't have the fortitude to make it happen. Gotcha.
<Seraphna> Angela> Are they literally trying to capture... Katrina?
<DeathStar> *Mem vanishes after seeing the woman*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I thought the ressurection machine was destroyed before they did it...? *she turns and sees Mem gone*
<Seraphna> Angela> No they finished just before it was destroyed.
<Seraphna> Angela> Got seperated before they could get her.
<DeathStar> <John> ,,, *looks conflicted*
<DeathStar> *especially as cars are lifted up and sent flying at the military*
<Seraphna> Angela> Damnit Mem... I can't shield her but I can shield Katrina at least.
<Seraphna> Angela> Wait... telekenesis....?
<Seraphna> Angela> Since when could Katrina do that?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Looks like we're needed down town. *John moves to grab a bike*
<Alicia> <CHarlotte> "... but I can't babysit him 24/7. What the hell's going on over there?"
<Seraphna> **Angela nods, focusing a moment to get Epsilon aligned**
* ChadWinters` clicks his tongue.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *Grabs a shuttle* Come on
<DeathStar> *Ren hurries aboard*
<Seraphna> Angela> Your Grandpa is trying to earn a spanking. **She moves for the shuttle**
* ChadWinters` gets on
<Alicia> * Charlotte follows. "... god damn it..."
<Seraphna> **Reese hearing the alarm gets in as well, checking his rifle**
<DeathStar> *Ren finds a spot as Cheryl flies them out, flying overhead as John bikes it out there. By the time they arrive, the military has the area surrounded, even wih the flaming cars all over*
<DeathStar> *Zephyr seems busy blowing stuff up with her weapon*
<ChadWinters`> You know this isn't going to be easy to deal with.
<DeathStar> *to try to keep them back, but the other V.6 agents, all masked have landed behind her and are sneaking up*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I know. *as they fly in, Zephyr aims at the shuttle and takes out an engine, forcing them down*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That little bitch
<Seraphna> **Angela sighs and signals to her that it's them, then leaps out, catching a ride on a falling Montana that breaks atmo**
<DeathStar> *Cheryl works on trying to stablize the shuttle*
<DeathStar> *getting it closer to the building*
* ChadWinters` moves to help her. 1"This is gonna hurt."
<DeathStar> *Ren holds onto Charlotte*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Oh no. I just realised what this could be."
<Seraphna> **Reese peers out the shuttle and fixes his sniper rifle, musing, since he doesn't know who they're targetting just yet**
<DeathStar> *Cheryl nods and they manage to semi land/crash inside the building*
<DeathStar> *mid-way*
<DeathStar> <Ren> .. What's that? *She looks dizzy*
<Seraphna> **Angela rides on Montana's back, flying in higher, then realizes it too, as she calls someone.**
* ChadWinters` winces as he eyes their surroundings
<DeathStar> *They seem to be in an office space*
<ChadWinters`> If we outright help them, we're going to cause more problems.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Remember how Venerator was just an Evil Idiot for a while, despite normally being smarter than that?"
<Seraphna> **Angela taps her comms** I'm about to make this situation very sticky.
<Seraphna> Angela> The good news is they'll have bigger fish to fry.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> True. But I think they'll have no problem killing everyone up there I Think
<Seraphna> **Angela flies Montana down toward the red head**
<ChadWinters`> ...Good thing our swiss army knife came with. 6He notes about Angela. "How do you want to handle this, Cheryl?"
<DeathStar> Ren> Yeah? I remember.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Lets work our way up there carefully.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's like they were two seperate people..."
* ChadWinters` moves to ramp of the shuttle and walks down it, glancing around briefly.
<DeathStar> <Ren> I mean, I don't know too much abuot him to comment. *As she walks into the office area. Thankfully it's empty, allowing them to work their way through it unmolested, but they can hear the sounds of the military further down working their way up the stairs*
<DeathStar> *outside on the roof, a dragoon bustah hits Montana to slow him down*
<Seraphna> Angela> <Jeezis Zephyr! When have I ever NOT been on your side!?>
<ChadWinters`> Frankly, someone should just put a bullet in his head and end it.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> <Then hop down off your flying tank!>
<Seraphna> Angela> <Monty is gonna shield the girl.>
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> <That works.> *as they talk, V.6 sneaks up on Zephyr to grab her and the girl from behind*
<DeathStar> *Cheryl works her way up the stairs*
<DeathStar> *Ren leaves something on the stairs for the military*
<Seraphna> **Angela forms her armor and leaps down as Montana moves to form a barrier for the red head** <Besides, I figured out who you ended up actually bringing back.> **she lands and forms a shield of her own**
<Seraphna> Angela> Let's all chill a moment.
<DeathStar> <V.6 Agent> Stand down Angela. Hand over the Reality Intruder
<Seraphna> Angela> It's not a reality intruder.
* ChadWinters` walks up the stairs with Cheryl
<Seraphna> Angela> And I'm preventing the incident you're about to start with the Suisen Empire.
<DeathStar> *the red head aims at the V.6 agents and sends them flying over the roof with TK as Cheryl and the others arrive; downstairs Ren's wire traps tangle them up*
<Seraphna> **Angela yelps and sends a shield web out to catch the agents**
<Seraphna> Angela> Erevis, chill the fuck out.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's Erevis?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... Jeeze. *She leans over the roof to eye*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Erevis? What the fuck are you talking about?
<Seraphna> Angela> Since when has Katrina ever been able to use Telekenesis?
<Seraphna> Angela> That was always Erevis' hyperspace empowering it.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> That's Katrina. WE used her DNA.
<Seraphna> Angela> And whose body is Erevis' made from?
<DeathStar> *At that moment John's motorbike rides up the stairs and busts onto the roof with Mem hanging on*
* ChadWinters` eyes Angela, then Katrina. 1"Regardless of who you think that is, everyone needs to calm down."
<Seraphna> Angela> You probably brought them both back, but not the one you were aiming for.
<DeathStar> <John> We got quite the party going on here.
<DeathStar> *Mem moves over to the red head*
<Alicia> <Michiru & Lunar Girl> "What's going on?!"
<Seraphna> Angela> You can say that again. Mem, you feel a bond restored?
<DeathStar> <Mem> .. *touches her* I feel her in there, but her mind is all over the place. It's like she wasn't quite brought back properly . <Zephyr> Because the machine got hit before we were done.
<Seraphna> **Angela nods**
<Seraphna> Angela> What I think we got here is a mix of Katrina and the other person with her DNA to die recently.
<Seraphna> Angela> Elder.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I Think you're reaching
<Seraphna> Angela> I think it's our best chance to stall for time and sort this out.
<Seraphna> Angela> Cuz if there's progenitor in there I don't want anyone getting their hands on it.
<DeathStar> *Mem holds onto KAtrina*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Whether that's Erevis or Katrina can wait."
<Seraphna> **Angela nods** it sure can. But we can force a ceasefire here because I already contacted Erevis.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Lets just tell them it's Kat.
<ChadWinters`> Agreed. Dragging Suisen in to all this is going to cause more harm then good.
<DeathStar> *As Chad says that, the Suisen arrive on the scene behind Venerator*
<DeathStar> *Erevis stepping out in royal garb*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Either way, she's not a 25, right?"
<Seraphna> Angela> **Eyes Mem and Zephyr, since she obviously doesn't want them in Jail**
<DeathStar> *Derrick and Venerator eyes Erevis, who clearly thinks a Erevis is involved in this, and begins to use her Royal Authority*
<Seraphna> Angela> Erevis. There's a possibility this is under your jurisdiction. Can you verify for us before we make any moves?
<Seraphna> **Angela taps the message out then**
<DeathStar> **meanwhile upstairs, the military arrives on the roof and aims their weapons, ordering everyone to stop moving and move over to Mem especially*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It is okay. I have taken control of the situation. <Officer> Orders Ma'am. This one is to come with us
* ChadWinters` crosses his arms.
<Seraphna> **Angela looks at Mem** We can keep Katrina safe.
<DeathStar> <Mem> ... *eyes Katrina, then tch's as she is taken away*
<Seraphna> **Angela lets out a breath, having been scared for her**
<Seraphna> **Angela looks over their "Katrina", still genuinely unsure**
<Alicia> * Charlotte looks uncertain about things
<DeathStar> *Cheryl leads them down to Erevis, where Venerator and Derrick eyes them* <Derrick> You think this is an Erevis clone?
<DeathStar> *As Mem is handcuffed and gagged*
<DeathStar> *a hannible lecter mask put on her*
<Seraphna> Angela> I had a hunch. Katrina McCormick was never able to use Telekenesis.
<Seraphna> Angela> This one was throwing cars at you.
<DeathStar> <Katrina?> ....
* ChadWinters` looks at Venerator and Derrick, studying them a bit.
<Seraphna> Angela> You have her skillsets registered, naturally.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> <Derrick> She suddenly began to attack the city when a cop approached her
<Seraphna> Angela> We think there may have been some damage when she was awakened.
<DeathStar> <Derrick> Due to nudity.
<DeathStar> *motions at bag on her body right now*
<Seraphna> **Angela muses, then slowly covers Katrina with a coat from her subspace**
<Seraphna> Angela> I'm sure we can sort this all out, then get this woman the help she needs. It's understandable why you were chasing her in that context.
<DeathStar> *Erevis takes the woman and the military police move off. Venerator glancnig at Charlotte one last time*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Yes. Thank you for your help, but we can take it from here."
<ChadWinters`> It's unfortunate this spun out of control like it did.
<DeathStar> *Mem is dragged off with them*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... can I shoot them?
<Seraphna> Angela> My Betas should have all your soldiers that were thrown on the ground safe now.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No
<Seraphna> Angela> Stand down Zeph... we can only help Mem by not causing more trouble now.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We'll go to the main general in charge that is not myself
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And talk to them later.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I have been scanning her mind. This is not a clone of myself.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm not even sure what happened with Mem."
<DeathStar> *As they walk away*
<Seraphna> **Angela nods** Well at least there's that. THank you Erevis. ]
* ChadWinters` glances at Erevis. 1"And what do you think we have then?"
<Seraphna> **Angela looks over Katrina** Do you know your name?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Her memories are that of Katrina's, but they are so badly scrambled I imagine it will take time for her mind to heal.
<Seraphna> Angela> Should we give her over to Cuddles and Jennifer? They're kind of the foremost in brain fixes lately.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "So, that is a Katrina, but with telekinesis and issues."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I can take her with me and see if they can help.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Likely whatever brought her back has had some side effect.
* ChadWinters` crosses his arms. 1"Most likely."
<DeathStar> *The red head eyes Angela, but doesnt' speak*
<DeathStar> *like she is a mute*
<Seraphna> **Angela tilts her head and signs** "Hello"
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Can you talk?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I imagine she is barely processing your words. If she understands them at all.
<DeathStar> <John> Geeze.
<ChadWinters`> I'd need to confer with someone to see if this is normal or not, but I doubt it.
<Seraphna> Angela> Well... I hope she can get better.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... same."
<Seraphna> Angela> Maybe your guests can confirm if there's a fix, since they've been through it.
<DeathStar> *Katrina? grabs something from Ren's pocket with lightning speed and jerks it away*
<DeathStar> *Then begins to eat the food that was there*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Hey!
<DeathStar> *Erevis bows and takes Katrina with her*
<Seraphna> Angela> Share for now Ren.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-644.6.21
<DeathStar> Location: Cheryl's Manor
<DeathStar> *Cheryl sits with Cassandra as she overlooks her people* We'll need to get you some guards if you're running for President
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Do you have any prefrences?
<Seraphna> **Setsuna tilts her head**
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Alright. Emeralda.
<DeathStar> *Emeralda zooms out wearing a suit and sunglasses*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Admittedly, I haven't put much thought into it."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You're going to protect Cassandra for the next year and a half. Em here is super fast and decently strong, so that means she can dive into bullets
<Seraphna> Angela> I let Myria know you're active again in case you need to be humpty dumptied.
<DeathStar> *Emeralda waves*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *looks at Angela* "Excuse me?"
<DeathStar> <Emerlda> Maybe I'll also find a nice hot stud while we're doing this.
<ChadWinters`> Well, in theory she shouldn't need someone to take bullets for her but things seem to always be hectic
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hopefully it won't come to that. I also looked up who the two main generals are these days outside myself. Robert Steele is one. And Josephine Carlisele.
<Seraphna> Angela> Didn't Robert marry Eluere or something?
<ChadWinters`> I can give you my files on them if you want.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yes. Technically Peter Sullivan could be considered General material these days but he usually likes to work in the trenches like myself.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I heard rumors that he might be working for Cran soon.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "And I remember Josey. She was no fan of either Cran or Venerator."
<Seraphna> Angela> Mmm, yeah, he's attracted to their sentient rights issue.
<Seraphna> Angela> Same thing he did with the NGDs after all.
<ChadWinters`> Seems everyone wants to attach themselves to one of those two.
<Seraphna> Angela> It's not them so much as the people they are already attached to.
<Seraphna> Angela> LIke my interested with Allouette.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Robert Steele usually focuses on the space fleet.
<Seraphna> Angela> Took to his father's position then.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Josephine I'd have to look at the files. I have no idea where she's moved to
<Seraphna> Angela> I'll make bets she went into intelligence.
<Seraphna> Angela> She did run Cran's information network.
* ChadWinters` taps his datapad and sends the files to Cheryl.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl glances it over*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Not too bad of a guess, Angela. I'll approach them both in regards to Venerator and Derrick. And see if we can't get them off our back a little for the time being. It'll let us move some pieces if we aren't beng investigated. And try to find out where Mem was taken.
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> Okay. I'll see to it Cassandra makes it to her future stuff
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "What's always bothered me is that some of these generals and colonels have been able to carve out their own private fiefdoms out of the Earth military."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I basically did that.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> But it's coming to a close soon
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I just don't see them letting me continue much longer.
<ChadWinters`> Probably not, Cheryl.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "The same goes for Venerator and Cran both."
<DeathStar> *Cheryl does her paperwork* That is true. And annoying both. Fucking Cran.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'd love to take them both down with me.
<DeathStar> *she grinds her teeth with a spark in her eye*
<ChadWinters`> I just wish they would've stayed dead.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah. That'd be nice.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Alright, lets see about doing what we set out to do.
* ChadWinters` clicks his tongue.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *eyes Cheryl and Chad feeding each other and walks off*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm going to go see those generals while Cassandra works on her plans for the future.
<ChadWinters`> Need me with?
<Seraphna> **Angela sighs and moves after Zephyr to check on her**
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Sure. It can't hurt to have more people on the meeting. It's been years since I talked with them.
<DeathStar> -Epilogue-
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *Erevis walks with Jikuu after finishing training session with her, Katrina? following them*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> So you have a broken Emerald Sword
<DeathStar> *to Jaime*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Seems so, it still orbs and forms though.
<DeathStar> *Adeline has joined Jaime, finally being allowed to stay at the PAX*
<Seraphna> **Jaime floats it up** Seemed enough to keep Wind down though.
<DeathStar> *eyes the broken sword* Of course, it has reality power in it still. *it is in the shape of a broken dagger essentially, and nay form it takes it is not much bigger than that*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> But that just makes it much more dangerous - that sword is leaking power emerald power
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I would put it away and seal it.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Is there a way we can fix it? It had me thinking about my Sword of the Elements.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Fix it? It being near Jikuu's sword is already making both swords unstable.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I suppose I can seal it up for now... **she pouts**
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "That would be best."
<DeathStar> *Erevis pauses, then seems to consider something* Hm. I wonder *She talks to CHIP about something and a scan begins*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Do you think in time we could extract the reality power from it? That could come useful.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You certainly wish to play with fire, little one
<Seraphna> Jaime> **she blushes a bit** I'm always trying to see what ways we can stop the Serpent. That's why I started the Sword project.
<DeathStar> *Something is located in the Erusian region near the Unknown Region and the PAX sets out
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Understandable, but I do not like risking the tree."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Maybe we will find something at our destination then
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods, lightly flashing the Element Sword a moment, it seems to have 5 elements twisting in it now**
<Seraphna> Jaime> I just need to get them all to harmonize.
<DeathStar> -END-
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Session Close: Sun Oct 23 23:05:48 2022