The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 692

Session Start: Mon Jan 22 12:27:41 2024
Session Ident: #TAW-Session692
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-659.12.20
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *In a large gathering hall, full of food and people, the Zhenmei family and those related to them are gathered due to Jaime's rise to power to celebrate it, due to her coronation no longer happening. Isis, Iko, Athena, Ako, Lenneth and so many more are in the hall, including their family*
<DeathStar> *Miyuki is at a table with Shion and Kaori, beside Isis, while Athena is at her table, looking sleepy and out of it*
<DeathStar> *Ren meanwhile is playing security - by eating food*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer gently feeds Athena snacks**
<Seraphna> **Leyaeh has security amped up due to so many in one spot with all the goings ons**
<DeathStar> *Isis turns to Kaori, hands folded* How are you feeling? *Shion offers her a plate*
<DeathStar> *Vyvy shows up and finds a seat, leaning back, doing a peace sign to Jaime*
<XanTop> 6* Xan sits by Erevis, Kellin and Drasek are also scattered around.
<Seraphna> **Jaime signs back**
<Sara> <Kaori> Could be better... it's been a lot, lately
<DeathStar> *Erevis has her hands folded, looking distracted at the head table, while Ako looks quiet, Iko laning over and whispering in her ear*
<Seraphna> *Jaime's offspring are in a huddle, plotting**
<DeathStar> *Ren finds a spot and leans back*
<DeathStar> *Miyuki leans over to Kaori* If you need, you and Hess are welcome to stay at our place while all this is going on
<Jackieness> <Noire> *places a hand on top of Ren's head*
<DeathStar> *Lenneth moves over to the front and addresses everyone; Megumi adjusts her glasses*
<DeathStar> *Ren peers at Noire, doing the peace sign at her now*
<Sara> <Kaori> We may need to
<Seraphna> **Jaime looks up to her sister**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm...this gathering has a big target painted over it."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> It's good to see the family together. It'll allow us to celebrate both Jaime becoming the new Empress, as well as the holidays. I won't ask which one brought you all here. *she jokes, due to the time of year* I know a lot has happened the last few weeks and some of our number isn't present due to it. But I hope you can spend the day, at least, to sit back and enjoy the company of each other and - well - forget your troubles before we have to go back out there.
<DeathStar> *Hess returns with a giant plate of food, setting it between her and Kaori.* <Isis> Well, since we typically sit out these world ending events, we'll prepare a room for you two. Our house's defenses should be enough to protect you
<DeathStar> <Ren> Lets hope nothing happens for once then
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Rei is in the background somewhere. Entertainment."
<DeathStar> *Lenneth returns to her seat and pats Jaime's head on her way*
<DeathStar> <Ren> What - is she singing holiday music?
<Seraphna> **Jaime smiles at her**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Singing. I don't know about holiday music in particular... but singing."
<DeathStar> *Athena snacks quietly, perking up at Jennifer while Ako keeps an eye on Kellin, leaning over to whisper to Jennifer* What are Kellin and Michelle up to these days now that Lorelei's group is offically over? Hell, what is Lorelei up to these days?
<Seraphna> Jennifer> I'm not sure. I know Kellin and Michelle have worked with the Peacekeepers. I think Lore just wants to rest.
<XanTop> 6* Kellin for his part is looking around and watching people interact but isn't saying much himself.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *strums on her guitar and plays something fairly upbeat*
<DeathStar> *Zephyr leans over to talk to Megumi at her table*
<Seraphna> **MIchelle leans into Kellin and closes her eyes**
<XanTop> <Xan> Seems many of us are distracted. 6* He tells Erevis, glancing at her.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Well, we have Jikuu and Victoire missing. Most of the family probably has their own lives these days
<Seraphna> Jennifer> What's got you so tired darling? **She pets Athena**
<DeathStar> <Athena> Finished the new Idol system here at Risokyo, so I no longer am needed to help them run it
<DeathStar> <Athena> Athena believes she can step away now
<DeathStar> *Ako eyes Athena at that*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Might be time for our vacation.
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<DeathStar> <Ako> You two plan to vacation off right as things are going south?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... hear that? People whispering about walking away form all of this."
<DeathStar> *Ren nods*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> A few weeks away won't hurt.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...hrrrrmph. This is why I get out of bed in the morning."
<DeathStar> <Isis> Not everything, after all, revolves around the PAX.
<DeathStar> *she speaks up, having heard Noire*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *adjusts her glasses* "Well, good for you then."
<XanTop> <Xan> After this is over, what's your plans? Finally retire? 6* He asks Erevis.
<DeathStar> *Isis bows her head to Noire*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "As for myself... until the enxt crisis, I must find soemthign to do with myself."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Retirement? *she studies the others at the table* Maybe when we are alone, you and I can speak on some matters. But let us see the family event off first.
<DeathStar> *Lenneth eyes Erevis phrasing her favorite time of year that way*
<DeathStar> *Athena muses* Maybe after all this is done, we can go. Have to be sure systems work
<XanTop> 6* Xan looks at her for a moment and nods slightly before looking back to the others.
<DeathStar> -Time Hop-
<DeathStar> *As everything wraps up, Isis and Miyuki turn to Kaori and Hess* Do you two want to remain here longer, or come with us straight to Earth? Either way. *Isis hands Kaori a card to get into the house*
<DeathStar> *Ako heads off toward the bar, looking lost in thought while Athena goes with Jennifer to medical*
<DeathStar> *Lenneth pats Xanatos and Jaime*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Kinda worried, some people are acting strange lately.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Do you need extra help with the Jikuu and Xevil problem?
<Seraphna> **Jaime muses, looking up at her sister**
<Seraphna> Jaime> I think any help would be great.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Alright. I will come along to the bridge then
<XanTop> 6* Xan smiles at them both and heads for the bridge.
<DeathStar> *Ren stretches and lets Leyaeh know everyone is scattering*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... so are you off duty now?"
<XanTop> <Kellin> That felt weird, like I don't think anyone there blames me for Warren, but I still feel responsible for it happening under my jurisdiction. 6* He whispers to Michelle.
<DeathStar> *Megumi and Zephyr head with Erevis and Lenneth toward the bridge, while Iko seems to vanish*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'll head to the bridge. If you want to follow, go ahead
<Seraphna> Michelle> Yeah, I get it. Hard to fight an enemy that's literally takin' the will from people.. and apparently can shapeshift too.
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'm worried about Victoire
<Seraphna> **Jaime teleports to the bridge after checking on the kids and Adeline**
<DeathStar> *Adeline is there on the bridge, in contact with Kane and Cheryl at the base on Earth*
<DeathStar> *Fate seems to be also there, sitting in her chair upside down*
<XanTop> <Xan> Well Well, a couple of earthlings. Everything alright?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> We have been going over the video with Jikuu and Victoire, as well as discussing the plan to mindwipe the universe
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Pardon me on the latter?
<XanTop> <Kane> Hello Lenneth, you look well, Xevil has returned as some sort of hellish deity, the fear of him makes him stronger.
<XanTop> <Xan> So we're trying to see if we can erase all memory of him to weaken him.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I am aware on the Xevil problem; we have a sea-fairing ship up in orbit that Dias and the others came in
<Dias`> *Chad looks over KAne's shoulder* Indeed. Moral's aside, it's probably our best option.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mmm, it's not the first time the collective conciousness has had something blocked from it either.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> As far as the video, it appears that Jikuu might not have been on the ship, but the tracker was definitely centered on whoever it was that took Victoire
<Dias`> <Chad> The books that Freyja gave us mostly fall inline with how and why he's gotten this powerful. So in theory if we take his name away, he should look all power.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Or at least pretended to be her.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I recall for a time no one knew about Angela's dual histories. But there was a flaw to that one.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> They showed up in her room - lights off so unsure when it happened - at night - and went straight to Victoire's to seduce them
<Seraphna> Jaime> Didn't your false Wind do some kind of shadow warp, Chad?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> The problem with gathering enough power to mind wipe the universe - is gathering the power to do it
<Dias`> <Chad> Yes.
<Dias`> <Chad> That's what makes it difficult. We've been exploring options to make it happen.
<Seraphna> Jaime> We technically already have that power at hand... though the possessor could probably will Xevil completely out of existence too.
<XanTop> <Xan> Seduce
<XanTop> ?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well, the video does show Jikuu on top of Victoire in bed at night...
<DeathStar> <Adeline> In a dark room..
<DeathStar> *Ren covers her ears*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Lalalala
<XanTop> <Xan> ...aren't they related?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> No. Jikuu is my child, Victoire is Ren's
<Seraphna> Jaime> **taps her chin** Not... technically? I don't think?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am not aware of being related to Ren at this time
<XanTop> <Xan> Sorry it's hard to keep track.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is okay - what with there being two versions of Jikuu and Akatsuki and Victoire.
<XanTop> <Xan> Well after the on top nonsense, they just vanish?
<Dias`> <Chad> The Xevil problem has three solutions that I can come up with. Fight and try and kill him. Find a way to reduce his foot print by making people forget his name. Or and this is just as hartd as the other two. Try and negotiate with him like we did with Nyarl.
<Seraphna> Jaime> The last is very unlikely, Nyarl had a very simple and easy to fulfill need, Xevil has pure ambition.
<DeathStar> *Fate shifts and faces them*
<Dias`> <Chad> Depends on what we'd be willing to give up and he'd be willing accept. I can see him doing it under the right conditions
<DeathStar> <Fate> You know Nyarl is an eldritch god. It negoiated with you because it suited it at the time. I am Lana would say the same
<Dias`> <Chad> Indeed.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> And where is it at right now? <Megumi> Healing in the hanger.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'd advise avoiding it
<DeathStar> *Adeline turns to the monitor* <Cheryl> So do we want to try to hunt Xevil down if we're ruling out talking to him?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Or mindwipe
<Seraphna> Angela> Can we actually beat him in his current state? I'd say reduce his power then kick his ass.
<Dias`> <Chad> It's possible, Nyarl has an option for us but...*He shrugs* Regardless, it appears we have three concerns currently. Xevil below. Those that came down from above. And the missing Victoire.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I imagine if Victoire has been taken, then Kaori will not be a target anymore
<DeathStar> <Erevis> The two were the strongest
<Dias`> <Chad> Kaori could still be a target.
<Dias`> <Chad> Seeing as she could stop Victoire correct? Or potentially take Victoires reality powers away from her.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Then she could just be outright killed
<Seraphna> JAime> The only comfort we have is Victiore's reality power was a mere decimal point compared to Kaori's reserve. I doubt the enemy will quit on that one early.
<XanTop> <Xan> How does this reality power stuff work, could Kaori just give us the knowledge of where Victoire is being held?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> When I held it?
<Dias`> <Chad> She's potentially dead regardless once they're done with her.
<Seraphna> Jaime> She could do a lot, but she's proven to be the best host to date, using barely any for anything more than the most dire circumstance.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It is like tapping into a cheat code - you're tapping into the world itself
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> But depending on what you ask, you can drain that well of power extemely fast
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Also, it's extremely addicting
<XanTop> <Xan> If we asked Kaori to use it she could get more addicted to it?
<Dias`> <Chad> Yes, it's a possibility.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> She managed to move Geyze over here and got away with it
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> But she has rarely used it since
<Dias`> <Chad> So how do we want to deal with these issues going forward?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Well, Victoire has been removed from the board so she can't use her powers.
<DeathStar> *cannot
<XanTop> <Kane> Xevil should be worked on regardless, but I understanding diverting some effort into finding our missing ally.
<Dias`> <Chad> If we find Victoire, we'll most likely find or at least learn something about those above that took her.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I believe just asking where Victoire is should not be much of a power useage, compared to aksing Kaori to mind wipe the universe
<XanTop> <Xan> It really feels like making people forget about xevil is the right path, I just don't know what that would do to Kaori or if she would even be interested.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> That would be a massive power drain
<XanTop> <Xan> Yeah...where do that power go after it's used?
<Seraphna> Jaime> It's that or somehow get people to stop fearing him.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I always believed it went back to Centerpoint
<Seraphna> Jaime> It's not just the name, it's the feelings and spirit attached to the name.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So back to the tree?
<Dias`> <Chad> Maybe Andrea has some insight on how we can erase Xevil's name without the use of reality power.
<XanTop> <Xan> The tree that has been poorly monitored lately...
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Plus I think if you did it, that power would be destroyed for good anyway
<XanTop> <Kane> Surely anything Andrea would need to do at that level would be a massive sacrifice.
<Dias`> <Chad> The more options we have the better idea on a plan going forward.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> The reports said something about Kaori's crystal pathway being corroded
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Something tells me the power will not go back anymore
<Seraphna> Jaime> Indeed, let's put everything we know together and try to find the best solutions. I'd rather we had 15 plans and one succeed than a random one fail and that be it.
<Dias`> <Chad> That's correct. Something has caused that pathway and other areas of it to degrade.
<Seraphna> Angela> Could something be taking the power out of it and diverting it elsewhere?
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... Well. We could talk to Andrea but like Kane said, she seems rather frail herself
<DeathStar> <Ren> And Noire might get mad
<Dias`> <Chad> Possibly. It's that or it goes no where and disappears. Either options leads to the theory that it's being done by design and we'll most likely start seeing instances where they'll force us to use reality powers.
<Seraphna> Jaime> MAybe they already have, considering what we're planning.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Okay. So. How do we want to progress then
<DeathStar> *she looks at Jaime*
<Seraphna> Jaime> We need intel. If Andrea is looking weak, rope Noire into this, she's supposed to be her heir. We also should ask Kaori for her thoughts and I think it's time we make sure the tree is being properly watched. The whole who watches the watchmen thing.
<Seraphna> Jaime> A good deal more important when the watchmen can have their wills taken from them.
<Dias`> <Chad> Security on it should have been stepped up since the incident.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Speaking of - Aya asked to see us when we have time
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> It sounded mildly important but not overly
<Seraphna> Jaime> Let's turn that into a "we know it has" rather than a "should have". So this is a perfect opportunity to talk to her.
<Seraphna> Jaime> We need to find every way we can stamp on Xevil's name too. There's got to be more than just reality power that can help. A name is only powerful if you allow it to become powerful.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Very well. I suppose a team should go see Isis and another team led by Ren will go down to see Andrea; the rest of us should go to the Peacekeepers
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods** We have the numbers, we may as well use them to hit as much as we can as fast as we can.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Minimum I want from Kaori it to track Victiore. More would be great, but she's the one with the power.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I will go see Isis and Kaori then
<XanTop> <Kane> Those of us on earth can go spead to Andrea.
<Dias`> <Chad> Right. I'll have someone meet up with those at the Peacekeeper station.
<DeathStar> -Shift-
<DeathStar> Location: PAX - Bar
<DeathStar> *Lorelei is at the bar with Rachael and Vesper of all people, when Ako steps in, creeping over to find a bar stool seat*
<Seraphna> **Shadowy foxes give them food and drinks, one stops to check Ako for an order**
<DeathStar> *Ako orders some beer*
<Seraphna> **Ako is treated to a pint of Durt Special**
<Jackieness> <Moira> *is sitting adjacent to her old team as well*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan steps in from her check on the shops and sits by Moira, wrapping tails around her a bit** So, when do we begin secret godkiller club meetings?
<DeathStar> <Vesper> Listen, you should come work at the Resort. We're doing great and could use some more hands. And you keep saying you want to get out of the fighting business. *Rachael runs her finger along the bar counter* <Lorelei> You still have your money in saving that I can transfer to you. You as well, Moira. I have it set up building interest for you both
<DeathStar> <Vesper> I'm trying to get Rachael to join me at the Resort. I wouldn't even mind Moira coming along
<DeathStar> <Vesper> But I know she works for oyu
<XanTop> 6* Kellin sits down at the bar, rubbing his face and then orders a beer.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> She still moves lots of lingerie.
<Seraphna> **Michelle sits with him, ordering one too**
<Dias`> *Durt comes in late. looking tired as he plops down.*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Yeah, I've got a modeling thing going. Could model for the resort too. Split my time."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Well, Truth does like to take trips there to visit her daughter.
<DeathStar> *Vesper claps her hands together* That'd be wonderful. <Rachael> It just feels weird to actually ... stop. Been doing this since we were young. *she fidgets a bit and Lorelei puts a hand over her hands*
<Seraphna> **Truth forms by them in humanoid form, light moving out from Kaelan's kimono**
<Dias`> <Durt> The nice thing about it for you, is that you can always change your mind if things don't sit right.
<XanTop> <Valen> What a good nap! 6* He stretches as he steps in the bar, then pauses and looks at them before walking up.
<DeathStar> *Ako props her head up, watching them all in thought as she drinks*
<Seraphna> Truth> We must all do what is best for us. I cannot rest until my family is safe. **She looks at them all**
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I agreed to be her meister till she was ready to rest.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "So... I guess she's getting ready."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Yeah. True. Fine. *Lorelei writes down some information for Rachael and hands it to her. Then for Moira, turning to Valen; Vesper is already waving at him*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Feels a bit weird to retire, we've been doing this our whole lives after all.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Like you'd retire. You're always popping up in places
<DeathStar> *she pockets the paper*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan grins** I'm a protective sort you know. And I have many to protect now.
<Dias`> <Durt> If anyone deserves a moment to rest and figure themselves out it's you Rachael.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> True, if you find happiness in the quiet lite we all want that for you.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I might go visit this resort myself when you all settle down there
<XanTop> 6* Valen pauses and turns his back to everyone to look at it.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "We're just not running around the universe trying to chase megalomaniacs from another timeline anymore."
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Doesn't mean we're retiring, retiring."
<DeathStar> *Rachael pauses, looking unsure how to respond* ... Thanks
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Nope, now we change megalomaniacs from higher and lower planes. **she nods**
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Sometimes, it doesn't hurt to step back and let others handle things, trusting them to deal with the threat
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Well... I mean, I got my modeeling career now."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan murrs** Yes you do.
<DeathStar> *Vesper moves over to Valen, hooking her arm* I've just hired everyone
<DeathStar> <Vesper> I'll prepare VIP rooms back at the resort
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I could always open a branch of the business there too.
<XanTop> 6* Valen smiles.
<DeathStar> <Vesper> That you would have to run by Bobbi
<XanTop> <Valen> Thank you for doing this, I really missed them.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Plenty of my more Dark One kids would love to be there I'm sure.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Yeah, you should expand, or soemthing, KAelan. Less foot traffic here on the PAX lately."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> We do do a lot of remote ordering now.
<DeathStar> *Vesper pats his arm* I'll go set up a meeting with Bobbi about the business. *she steps out and Ako leans forward, toasting the group*
<DeathStar> <Ako> I hope you all do well out there
<Dias`> <Durt> Well, looks like most of you have your paths set forward now.
<XanTop> <Valen> Durt will return to the weapon spy business.
<Dias`> <Durt> Haven't stopped.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I'll still be everywhere. Kicking ass where it is most needed.
<Dias`> <Durt> But depending on how things end up, I'll probably head towards the unknown region for some time.
<Seraphna> Truth> And I shall be dealing said ass kickery.
<XanTop> <Kellin> What about you Ako, what are you getting up to?
<DeathStar> *Lorelei stands up, giving all of them a hug*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "...so what exactly will you do?"
<DeathStar> *Ako muses* I'm not sure. Right now I've been doing the Ambassador thing but with things getting so dangerous and reports coming in, I'm not sure if I'm doing enough
<DeathStar> *Ako sets her credits down for the beer*
<DeathStar> <Ako> I guess I'll have to see how the winds blow
<DeathStar> <Ako> You two?
<Seraphna> MIchelle> Well, I tend to go where this boyo goes.
<XanTop> <Kellin> Still peacekeepers head of security, but been questioning that lately, trying not to let a failure cause a massive spiral.
<XanTop> <Xan> I don't think the universe going the way it is has anything to do with your work, for what it's worth. It's just been hard out there lately.
<Dias`> *Durt glances at Moira then Lorelei* She's got a fair question. What's your plan?
<DeathStar> <Ako> Hey. *She looks serious* You'll do great.
<Seraphna> **Michelle nods*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Step back and... what?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Yeah Momma. What ARE you up to lately?
<DeathStar> *Lorelei thinks* Me? Stay at home, retire. Relax.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "You'll be bored out of your mind within a week."
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Be around for the family - including you kids
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I've managed it for six months
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Actually a few years now
<XanTop> <Valen> Remember when Xanatos got so bored he got into woodworking. Lorelei is going to become a master welder.
<DeathStar> *Kellin gets a message from Aya to stop by when he has time*
<Dias`> *Durt looks around at everyone for a moment* You'll find something to replace your free time with.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Oh once you've got the kids going you can never be bored. **She motions to several foxes doing antics behind the counter**
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Also I travel a lot.
<XanTop> (er that xan was a kellin)
<Jackieness> <Moira> "See, now that is more interesting."
<XanTop> <Kellin> And just like that a ping from the boss.
<DeathStar> *Ako cranes her head and then sits back* Just show you're still the best. Which you two are.
<Seraphna> Michelle> She sent for the Empress too, pretty sure it's not about us. **she smirks**
<Seraphna> Michelle> ...So weird to call Jaime that.
<DeathStar> <Ako> Pah.
<DeathStar> *Ako waves her hand* She'll become it when she proves it.
<XanTop> <Kellin> Ha, true.
<XanTop> <Kellin> Well if you're serious about wanting to do more, maybe we could get some freelance work going for the peacekeepers.
<DeathStar> *Ako nods* Sure
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Isis and Miyuki's Home
<DeathStar> *Lenneth peers around outside the large Nue home, then knocks. Shion opens the door a moment later, peering at them*
<DeathStar> <Shion> ... Let me guess. You've come to bother sister Kaori
<DeathStar> *Adeline peers around Lenneth, wearing a device so Jaime can see and talk*
<Seraphna> **Libbie, often Earthbound lately, is with them**
<DeathStar> *Shion holds up a hand, forming an energy ball*
<Sara> * Kaori deadpans
<DeathStar> <Isis> Dear. Try not to fry family
<DeathStar> <Isis> Unless Kaori is threatened.
<Seraphna> Jaime> We're not here to threaten of course.
<XanTop> <Xan> *c* What's happening, move over a bit Jaime I can't see.
<DeathStar> *Shion dissolves it*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Dad it's on the main monitor.
<DeathStar> <Isis> Hello, papa. Sister.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hello big sis.
<DeathStar> <Shion> Hello, Ancient Grandfather. Empress. *She allows them inside to see Kaori. Miyuki can be heard making tea*
<XanTop> <Xan> ....ancient
<DeathStar> <Shion> Sorry, I meant Venerated.
<Seraphna> Jaime> It's because you're so wise, Dad.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> We were hoping you could do something for us, Kaori
<XanTop> <Xan> Like an owl. 6* He nods
<DeathStar> *she turns to the monitor* Do we want her to just do the tracking spell, or also ask about the mindwipe?
<DeathStar> *Miyuki returns with the tea, serving Isis, then Kaori, then Shion, then the guests, before sitting with her own tea*
<Seraphna> Jaime> No harm in asking.
<Sara> <Kaori> Eh?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> We were hoping you could mind wipe the entire universe from remembering who Xevil is and what he did. If you don't think you wish to do that due to the power comsumption could you at least try to locate Victoire for us by putting a tracking spell on her?
<DeathStar> *consumption
<DeathStar> <Shion> That sounds completely dangerous
<DeathStar> *Isis pauses in sipping her tea*
<Seraphna> Jaime> At the very least we believe leaving Victiore in the hands of an unknown enemy to be very dangerous. The other is the easiest solution to the underworld problem.
<DeathStar> <Miyuki> And you believe Kaori to be the only solution? <Adeline> At least in locating Victoire
<DeathStar> <Shion> And the easiest solution in dealing with Xevil
<Sara> <Kaori> Wiping the whole universe's memories of someone would no doubrt have absolutely catastrophic ramifications. Haven't you ever seen any movies with plots like that? But I can try to find Victoire... I worry too...
<Seraphna> Jaime> We’ve seen the mind wipe done once before, by Cheryl. It’s where the idea came from.
<Seraphna> Jaime> The flaw was she forgot to wipe Serena Cran from documentation, which broke the block.
<XanTop> <Xan> One thing we're uncertain of is what will happen when you use your power. Centerpoint isn't...right...so we're not certain where that energy would go besides assuming back to the tree in some way.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well. If she is willing to track that is good
<Seraphna> Jaime> Indeed, we can then rescue Victiore.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Using massive amounts of power to pull the plan off would probably have depleted her anyway
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Earth - Presidental Building
<DeathStar> *the group finds themselves in Tokyo, with Stacey looking up as Cheryl, Lemon, Ren, and others from the mansion base arrive. Andrea seems to be having tea with Stacey*
<DeathStar> *Ren shuffles, looking sheepish to be there*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *is in a maid outfit, serving the tea while looking sour*
<Dias`> <Chad> Stacey. Andrea.
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... you really enjoy the cosplayer life, huh?
<DeathStar> <Stacey> Welcome. What brings you all here?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...it has been weaponized against me, Ren." *looks at ehr mother* "...one lump or two."
<XanTop> <Kane> Hello everyone. 6* He bows his head slightly in greetings.
<Dias`> <Chad> We're looking at options on how to deal with things below us.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Oh, one is fine, dear.
<DeathStar> <Stacey> Okay. *She folds her hands* So. What do you need?
<DeathStar> *Cheryl leans on a wall*
<Dias`> <Chad> Andrea's knowledge. One of the plans we came up with is erasing Xevil's name from existence.
<Seraphna> Angela> Well this should sound familiar, Stace, we need to erase name.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *deposits one lump of sugar in Andrea's tea cup*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Erasing someone's name from existance? *she pauses* That is a tall order. I'm not Cheryl after all
<XanTop> <Kane> Or reduing the 'fear' of Xevil in general could be beneficial.
<Dias`> *Chad crosses his arm* Or if it's possible to make saying his name be painful. *He muses a bit* Essentially we need to reduce his name to having no power or making it not exist anymore. Reality powers was one option, but maybe something in your dark books can cause something similiar.
<Seraphna> Angela> We’re farming solutions. Jaime seems to think if not you, Noire might be able to help.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "If mother were volunteering, it would have come up when we were originally discussing this plan after the encoutner with Xevil."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> The dark tomes are not all powerful. If your Xevil has become some sort of god being, reducing the fear would not matter much if he has reached some higher state if he has rooted himself in the legend state. He's already - what would you call it, ascended.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Removing the power his name held or erasing it, however..
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mother, you are in no shape to perform such a large scale ritual."
<Seraphna> Angela> What’s a legend if no one remembers it, yeah.
<Seraphna> Angela> She might not be, but what about you and the other Dark Ones?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> You'd be drawing on sacrifical dark stuff, the stuff the children did to me. You'll need several Dark casters who will be willing to sacrifice themselves
<Dias`> <Chad> Weakening it is a start. If we can perhaps it can kick start Nyarl's return.
<DeathStar> *Andrea looks grim* What exactly are you all seeking?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> A partial solution, in all in solution, or what?
<Dias`> <Chad> Nobody seems to think we can negotiate with him. So that leaves us with either weakening him or removing him.
<Seraphna> Angela> Weaken him then kick his ass is my figure. Anything to end this nonsense.
<DeathStar> *Andrea rubs her hands* I will be honest. I am unsure if there is a spell to wipe one's name. Again, I will need several casters. Myself, Noire, Bobbi. I'll call on Kaelan and a few others
<Dias`> <Chad> My thought is, if we can reduce the threat from below, we can focus on what's coming from above.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Each of us will have a high chance of not surviving and I will ask for Heaven for access to the dreamscape to try to wipe the Memories. Maybe have that one girl that multiplies.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> And see if a memory deletion can occur through that route.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *grip tightens on the handle of the teapot*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... *glances at the others* I'm getting the vibe Andrea's route should be last resort
<Dias`> <Chad> Is it possible to curse the name?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I could curse his name, sure. But that might have unintended side effects.
<Dias`> <Chad> Hmmm. I'd rather avoid those.
<Seraphna> Angela> Well we have a desperation move if we run out of options. That’s a gain.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Well, I will talk to the others and have them on standby
<Seraphna> Angela> Though that reminded me of the dreaming kids.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...will that be all?"
<Seraphna> Angela> When their people tried to bring them back they wiped out memories of them somehow.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Certainly - I doubt I can spread a deletion dark curse easily without Heaven
<Dias`> *Chad glances at Angela than Andrea* Do you know what happened to the artifact that the Templars had that could grant wishes with enough belief?
<DeathStar> <Ren> Lorelei probably knows for certain, but I think it got destroyed
<DeathStar> <Ren> But her group
<DeathStar> *by
<Seraphna> Angela> Hmmm…
<Dias`> <Chad> I'll look in to it. That could be an option. I'll also have the PAX reach out to one of their representatives. See if they have any spare relics.
<Dias`> <Id> We could always just make one of you a god to challenge him.
<DeathStar> *Andrea glances at Id*
<DeathStar> <Stacey> Lets not get into theatrics yet
<Dias`> <Id> What worked for him could easily work for someone else, no?
<Dias`> <Chad> I imagine there's few that fit that requirements for that, Id.
<DeathStar> <Stacey> ... We're already talking about possibly losing a few Dark Ones to crazy ideas; I'd rather not entertain people trying to become Gods.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "It has to be more than that. His name was alredy universally known and reviled."
<DeathStar> *Andrea muses* Let us see what we can figure out
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<Dias`> *Chad eyes Andrea at that*
<DeathStar> Location: Peacekeeper HQ
<DeathStar> *Aya greets Erevis as she arrives at the station*
<Dias`> *Id floats around Aya to greet her as Cel bows slightly to her* <Cel> I take it things have been well?
<XanTop> 6* Kellin stands by Aya in his uniform, hands behind his back.
<Seraphna> **Michelle is nearby in her own uniform**
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes. *She muses* Just things are progressing quickly once again. And I am hoping the apathy people are feeling lately are just... seasonal tiredness and not will being drained
<DeathStar> <Aya> Well, security picked up someone trying to get near the tree and checking our security defenses. After that they seemed to have left. Kellin's people are trying to trace where the person went. Lets go and see who it is.
<DeathStar> *Aya walks along*
<Dias`> *Id floats beside Aya and Cel walks after* <Id> Hmmm. That is odd no doubt.
<XanTop> 6* Kellin turns to walk with her.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I do find it odd someone would be probing the defenses
<DeathStar> *as they arrive, on the screen is - Angela, on a Beta. It shows her moving and trying to get close before she is forced away and then leaves. The path she takes is still being run through the computer*
<Seraphna> **Michelle moves with them, a tiny Thena pops onto Erevis’ shoulder**
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Hm.
<Dias`> <Id> That is odd indeed. Does this mean we are going with the believe they are shapeshifters? Or that more than we originally thought came through.
<DeathStar> <Aya> ...I'm guessing Angela has been with Cheryl's group
<DeathStar> <Aya> I doubt a shapeshifter has access to the Betas
<DeathStar> <Aya> Unless they stole them and Cheryl nor Angela reported it
<Seraphna> Thena> Twin.
<Dias`> <Id> ...Yes she is. *It flickers a bit* Than it would be safe to assume more than the first two we confirmed made it through.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Alright. She's been gone for how many years now?
<DeathStar> *Aya does the math in her head*
<XanTop> <Kellin> Twin?
<Seraphna> Thena> Angela has twin sister. Grandpa kept tabs on her.
<Dias`> <Id> Are you referring to Zeraphna?
<Seraphna> Thena> **she nods**
<XanTop> <Kellin> Ah, does said twin have access to Beta units?
<DeathStar> <Aya> 22 years.
<Seraphna> Thena> Angela shares them with her when she needs some.
<DeathStar> <Aya> And I believe I caught footage of her around the time around Warren's death too
<DeathStar> <Aya> At least a Beta
<XanTop> <Kellin> Hm.
<Dias`> <Id> ...Four so far in total to have come here?
<Seraphna> Thena> Might be compromised.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Hard to say. Zeraphna might be herself for all we know
<DeathStar> <Aya> Last we saw her was...
<DeathStar> <Aya> When EarthGov was having that coup back in 637
<DeathStar> <Erevis> So Warren kept tabs on her without saying anything for that long?
<Seraphna> Thena> **nods nods** Grandpa kept tabs on everyone.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And Angela and her have been mailing Betas to her under the radar?
<Seraphna> Thena> Not sure under radar. Zera contacts her.
<DeathStar> *Aya looks at Kellin* What do you think?
<XanTop> <Kellin> We need to track her down, find out what she's beeng doing here.
<XanTop> <Kellin> Assess if she is herself. Should we bring Angela onboard or is she too close to this?
<DeathStar> *the computer finally finishes tracking the hyperspace jump - it looks like she headed toward a planet in Tsivrixsh space*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> One moment
<Dias`> <Id> We could check it out, but she'll be gone by the time we get there most likely.
<DeathStar> *she brings up a screen with Xanatos and Jaime, who have Victoire's coordinates, who happens to be in Tsivrixsh space*
<Dias`> <Id> Hmmmm. Perhaps I spoke to soon.
<DeathStar> <Aya> It appears that we're being drawn toward a singular destination
<Seraphna> Jaime> Huh. Well I always love it when leads overlap.
<Dias`> <Cel> It would appear so.
<DeathStar> <Aya> I don't like it
<Dias`> <Cel> Agreed. It's most likely a trap.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Lets assemble a team and go then; even if Victoire has a tracker, it will be annoying if she is moved
<Seraphna> Jaime> Oh it’s no doubt a trap or a point of danger. We’ll ready forces to be on standby.
<Dias`> <Id> But some traps are best sprung.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Let us prepare some Peacekeeper ships then
<DeathStar> -Shift-
<DeathStar> Location: New Suisen Flagship
<DeathStar> *Xanatos would find himself in charge of a slick, and much smaller, ship that is much more capable of turning and flying; mixed with Spirit Tech and Progenitor tech, it flies with Peacekeeper escort toward the destination. The only downside, it's firepower is not as strong as the PAX's. Currently, it has no name*
<XanTop> <Xan> THIS might be my favorite ship yet.
<DeathStar> *Lenneth and Ren walk around the ship, as Taiga is there to help with any kinks in the new ship, while Erevis sticks to the back. Andrea is there with Noire, having not said yet what she was thinking*
<DeathStar> *having been writing in a notebook and scratching things off*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> As long as we don't face any massive ships we should still be pretty strong. But if we have to face a Templar Flagship, try not to get into a slug fight
<XanTop> <Xan> Oh don't worry, this fits my hit and run style better.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *is just a step behind her mother*
<Seraphna> Thena> What does Grandpa think of the SS Thena for a name?
<Dias`> <Id> I think we would all prefer it if you did not hit anything with this ship.
<DeathStar> *the group arrives at the planet, where they detect a Beta in orbit and something at the moon*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I might have a way to do the spell without killing a ton of casters. Just a few
<XanTop> 6* Xan leans forward trying to pull up the beta on the view screen.
<Dias`> <Id> Sensors seem to indicate two points of interest. The beta and something from the moon.
<DeathStar> *The Beta seems like it was abandoned around the moon, left to orbit it; no pilot is seen*
<XanTop> 6* Xan then starts focusing on the moon to try and get view of it
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Coming from the moon itself is an ancient Tsivrixsh complex; it seems to be dating back several decades. Most of the equipment looks to be out of order outside a small section with power
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Victoire seems to be in there, along with another lifesign and ..something else.
<Dias`> <Id> Hmmm. That is peculiar.
<DeathStar> *Xan would see a Tsivrixsh complexo n the moon*
<Dias`> <Id> One, why would whoever abandon their Beta to be found easily.
<DeathStar> *Andrea leans over to Noire*
<Seraphna> Thena> Maybe they knew we were coming and wanted us to find it.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Making the universe forget Xevil would take a massive amount of power
<XanTop> <Xan> Did Angela come along?
<Dias`> <Id> Than that would indicate this is set up as a meeting.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I am aware..."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> We simply replace Xevil with someone else - insert their memories of say one of us.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Replacing should take less than taking out
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Of course, it will revile whoever we do it to
<Seraphna> Angela> Yeah I’m here.
<DeathStar> *Andrea goes back to doing notes*
<XanTop> <Xan> Can you make a connection to that Beta? I don't want it attacking us as we move in.
<Seraphna> **Angela moves over, eyes a slight glow tapping into beta networks**
<Dias`> <Id> And if that Beta is set up as a trap for just thi...
<Seraphna> Angela> Let’s see… sis might have even left info.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...mmmmm...something to keep in the back pocket."
<DeathStar> *Angela would find in the Beta what appears to be information of everywhere the Beta has been - it appears the Beta has been hunting something, traveling all over the galaxy and going to worlds. The worlds it picks, has protection of the Peacekeepers, as well as building projects of the Peacekeepers*
<DeathStar> *Andrea sends the ammended idea to Chad and Kane*
<XanTop> <Xan> While you deal with the beta i'm moving us in.
<Dias`> *Andrea gets a quick response on a list of candidates*
<Dias`> *from Chad*
<DeathStar> *Andrea jots the names down to hold onto it*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Also, by doing this, there's a small chance of that one theory happening
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Though I'm dubious
<DeathStar> *as their ship arrives over orbit, Erevis studies the facility, turning to Xanatos*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I will go get ready
<Seraphna> **Angela transfers the data on the beta and muses**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "One theory?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> The God theory. If Xevil loses his power, the other person would be one step closer - in theory
<Seraphna> Angela> If we gave it to say, Nyarl, wouldn’t we just fix the problem?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...I see."
<XanTop> <Xan> We should give it to someone that we trust wouldn't try to fuck us over.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> In theory, if we wanted to jump star it's power again completely yes
<Dias`> <Id> Interesting. No traps of any sorts with that Beta. Hmmm. This would definetly seem like it's set up as a meeting.
<XanTop> 6* Xan makes a note about what names he could call ths ship, focusing on fast birds right now.
<Seraphna> Angela> The beta has a lot of interesting data.
<XanTop> 6* Kellin prepares in the hanger, waiting for Erevis.
<DeathStar> -TBC-
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