The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 700

Session Start: Mon May 20 09:43:09 2024
Session Ident: #TAW-Session700
<DeathStar> Okay lets begin
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-660.8.15
<DeathStar> Location: EarthGov Offices
<DeathStar> *Stacey has Cole, Blue, Christina, and Dias and X in her offices. Blue leans her head, studying the strange match up of people*
<Dias`> *Dias balances a small rubber ball on his finger* Why do I feel like I got called to President's Office to get scolded for not doing my job right?
<DeathStar> <Stacey> Quite the opposite actually. Now that you've accomplished your goals, I'm picturing you vanishing into the night for years with X and Kaleb.
<Sara> <Chris> Just kinda sounds like a thing that would happen, I guess. I get it.
<Dias`> <Dias> All to often grumpy one. *He shudders a bit at the memories then looks at Stacey* Maybe, probably. Kind of haven't thought that far ahead, what with the thinking being overrated and all that part.
<DeathStar> *Stacey plays with a pen like object* No, I've called each of you for similiar reasons. Now that a major threat has been dealt with, it means all the little cockroaches in the universe will start appearing and causing problems.
<DeathStar> <Stacey> They won't be afraid that the sky is falling anymore
<Xantop> <Cole> Sounds about right.
<Dias`> <Dias> You'd think the thought of me appearing would be enough to keep them under their rocks.
<Dias`> *Dias looks at X* Apparently, I need to do more work. *He grins in excitement*
<DeathStar> <Stacey> First off - Cole, Blue. I've heard from the grapevine that Wind has made you an offer to return with him to his universe. I'd like to keep you here. I know you already run Repliforce, but I want to offer you more - the head of Human/Reploid Relations going forward and creating a department as you see fit.
<DeathStar> <Stacey> With Cran gone you two and Blue will be needed for the future of Reploids
<Xantop> 6* Cole glances at Blue.
<DeathStar> *Blue shrugs* It IS a lot of work, but I HAVE gotten used to this place. Up to you
<Xantop> <Cole> Yeah this is the most established I've ever been in my life. The struggle of being a bounty hunter was awful so going back to something like that sounds...not...fun.
<DeathStar> <Blue> Well, it sounds like you're taking the job then
<Dias`> <Dias> Sweet. Two more people to bea...train with.
<DeathStar> *Stacey nods and turns to Christina*
<Xantop> <Cole> Sounds like it.
<Sara> * Christina straightens up
<DeathStar> <Stacey> I know you'e been a cop on Luna for ages now and that's not an easy place to be. And that relations between Earth and Luna are not always the best. But despite it all, everyone has said nothing but the best of your performance through it all. I'd like to try to help bring Luna and EarthGov closer and reform some of each of their police, make the worlds safer. I'd like to have you help me with the reform and oversee it. Essentially, you're getting a promotion
<DeathStar> <Stacey> If you're interested
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<DeathStar> *Stacey turns to DiaS*
<Sara> <Chris> ...All right.
<DeathStar> <Stacey> You. With your love of fighting and running around
<Dias`> <Dias> That does sound like me to a letter
<DeathStar> *she spreads a sheet of pictures of people from Earth* I'd like you to make a team. It can be as big as you like or as small. *it includes people from the Nue Family to Cassandra, people who are still active to people who are retired* And become a sort of team that deals with threats to Earth before they become too much of a problem. Wtih your judgement, you can decide if they are one. I've always trusted your judgment.
<DeathStar> <Stacey> I'm tired of being reactive
<Xantop> <Cole> We'll probably need to work together a fair bit Chris. So, uh, I look forward to busting the bad guys with you.
<DeathStar> <Blue> Can I wear a cop uniform?
<Xantop> <Cole> Oh yeah, me too.
<Dias`> <Dias> Hmmmmm. *He peers at all the pictures* Ok. *He takes the sheet and crumples it up, putting it behind his back* That should be easy to do.
<DeathStar> <Stacey> Okay then
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-660.8.17 - Before the last Fumoffu
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *a quiet somber not quite wake is being held on the PAX for Megumi, Erevis, and Xanatos, since they didn't die, but they're never coming back either. Isis stands, eyeing large pictures of them hanging up*
<DeathStar> <Isis> .... *she seems to be having an angry look on her face*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I'll miss... actually all three of you."
<Seraphna> **Jaime stares quietly at the pictures**
<Xantop> 6* Kellin rubs the back of his neck as he look at the pictures.
<DeathStar> *Ako and Athena stand beside each other, both quiet and leaning on each other*
<Dias`> *Id floats about, taking this time to study everyone here*
<Alicia> * Terra is there, but silent, not sure what to say
<DeathStar> *Shion rocks on her heels, looking unsure what to say, being there for Isis as she holds a glass to drink*
<DeathStar> <Shion> Seems like we all get together only for these type of events
<Seraphna> Jaime> They are getting to live life over again, see each of us born again, grow again. I believe they will want us to enjoy life too.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *is also present to pay respects, though also sporting a sour expression on her face*
<DeathStar> <Isis> Oh. Is that the bullshit we're going with
<DeathStar> *Isis downs a drink*
<Xantop> <Kellin> Isis?
<Dias`> *Chad is there, his arms resting behind his back*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "...yes."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm..its obvious she is refusing to accept this, and I cannot blame her one iota."
<DeathStar> *Cheryl tilts her hat downward to cover her face* Someone might want to keep the drinks from Isis
<Dias`> <Chad> She
<Seraphna> **Jaime breathes slowly, closing her eyes**
<Alicia> <Terra> "Yeah, noted, she's had enough already."
<Dias`> <Chad> Everyone processes loss differently.
<DeathStar> <Isis> ... *Turns to Jaime* Oh come on. She clearly decided to stay behind to do whatever you guys needed save time and fed you a line and you accepted it.
<Alicia> * Kyouki says nothing, but it's obvious she's suffering
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "'Save time' is exactly what we were doing."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Was I to force them? Somehow make our parents stay? Could any of us ever get Mom to do anything she didn’t want to do?
<Xantop> <Kellin> Erevis and Xanatos were always the sacrifical sorts, I've sort of always expected something like this to happen. Momma Meg is surprising though...
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "You know if she could, mother would have brought here back."
<Alicia> *her*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... will they even remember any of this to know what they left behind? If not, then it becomes far less fair."
<DeathStar> *Shion moves over and puts hand on Isis who looks ready to his*
<Seraphna> Angela> Meg would sooner eat her own arm than be seperated from Erevis. Always admired that loyalty.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "She'd better..."
<Dias`> *Chad glances at Cheryl, giving her a slight pat on the back before looking at Noire* In theory, no.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I feel like I am the only reason mother did not do the same..."
<Dias`> <Chad> But also in theory, they'll live on forever in their loop, never losing each other and always meeting for the first time.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It can be a lovely idea
<DeathStar> <Isis> ...
<Dias`> <Chad> For some, I imagine the romanticism of it is alluring.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> For some. *She nods*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "..."
<Seraphna> Jaime> We are the Zhenmeis. They are gone but will never be forgotten. They left so many of us to carry their legacy. **she turns and moves over to Isis and hugs her tight**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm..." *stands* "...well, I've had enough of this self-reflection."
<Dias`> *Chad shifts his hands infront of him and looks at Noire* And with how branches form, I'm sure one will appear where they branch off and break the cycle.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I hope so..."
<DeathStar> <Isis> Well, I guess at the end of day, I'm more of a Nue
<DeathStar> *she leaves the room*
<DeathStar> <Shion> Sorry about mom
<Seraphna> **Jaime watches her go, sighing in a slump** She needs time. We all do.
<Xantop> <Kellin> This isn't just one funeral, it's 3, we'll never see them again...we all need to grieve in whatever way works for us.
<DeathStar> *Ako pats Kellin's shoulder*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...I certainly hope so. I'm too conceited a creature to consider being trapped in a time loop to be a blessing."
<Dias`> <Chad> Nothing to be sorry for, Shion.
<DeathStar> *Zephyr comes up from the bar, stumbling over the edge*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Time is... strange."
<Seraphna> **Angela catches and steadies her**
<DeathStar> *she seems to be holding two bottles and Hope and Kiseki ar ebehind her*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hey hey now. You all shouldn't fucking act depressed.
<DeathStar> *she points* You celebrate. Cel-e-brate.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Excuse me?!"
<Xantop> 6* Kane looks over at Zephyr, looking concerned.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...Zephyr is clearly intoxicated."
<Seraphna> Michelle> Aye, according’ to Dad we should celebrate their lives.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Their life, bae. They were heroes and saved the universe again and again and again
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "That's no excuse! And even so, it hurts to lose someone!"
<DeathStar> *Zephyr slides down into a sitting position as her two kids help with Angela*
<DeathStar> *Zephyr laughs manically*
<Seraphna> Jaime> They earned their rest. I think Jikuu will agree the day of the incident should become a holiday. Where we will celebrate their heroism.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Ahhhh... I believe she si having some sort of breakdown."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "That, I can accept."
<Dias`> <Chad> Well, she did lose Megumi.
<Seraphna> **Angela rubs her shoulders**
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Megumi was her a partner/wife
<Xantop> 6* Kellin walks over to kneel by Zephyr.
<Seraphna> Angela> Losing a bond is an added hole not even the next bond will fill. Best I can do it try to numb the pain for her.
<DeathStar> *Zephyr waves hand* I'm fine. *she slurs*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Indeed...and that belies the real problem, doesn't it? A feeling of abandonment among those left behind. Death... one can rationalize. But choosign to part ways... that is harder, I think."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah. That's the harder pill. *peers at Kyouki, then at Jaime and Jikuu*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "It hurrrrrts."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So kiddos
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> What will you two do now?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Make them proud.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "...take care of the kids and grieve. Grieve hard."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I meant more in running this Empire of yours
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You lost like 3 of your head people
<Xantop> <Kane> I'm unsure if you all knew but Xanatos and I were half brothers, unfortunately through an awful, abusive father. I know he was always striving to overcome that past with all you. Despite all his effort he acknowledged that the choice they were making was a very, very selfish choice. I believe we can mourn their loss, celebrate their heroism...but also admonish the selfish decision
<Xantop> they made. At the end of it all I will miss them, and blame them while I mourn the loss of them.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "We need time."
<DeathStar> *Lemon muses* Do you think each loop would things chance, or is each time loop the same for them?
<Dias`> *Chad glances at Angela then looks at Jikuu and Jaime* Politics wait for no tragedy.
<Seraphna> Jaime> We’ll figure it out. Everyone had a successor in training and our family is much larger now.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I cannot make big decisions right now."
<Xantop> <Kane> Hm. I would hope they are wise enough to live themselves hints and notes of what is happening, but perhaps that would cause issues with time itself.
<Dias`> *Chad glances at Lemon* Hard to say. They need to maintain time, but from what I've learned, subtle changes tend to no cause many problems.
<Seraphna> Angela> I do pity them for the burden they’ve been handed. We’ll help however we can.
<Dias`> *Chad looks back at Jikuu* Then you may want to step aside until you can.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Understandable."
<DeathStar> *Shion slides out of the wake room to find Isis*
<DeathStar> *Isis seems to be off to the side, taking in the view of the city*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...Jaime seems to be taking it in stride. Day-day-day governance should eb sound in her hands. Bigger decisions will need consulatation with Jikuu or even the assembly."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Beauty of our arrangement sister. Neither of us has to carry Mom’s legacy on our own.
<Chaintan> 6*A tail coils around her waist before a weight forms at her side
<DeathStar> *Isis glances to the side*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I will do what I can until I recover enough to rule properly."
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> credit for your thoughts?
<DeathStar> <Isis> Just angry at the universe. You might want to avoid the others - I pretty much told the Empress off.
<Seraphna> Jaime> We still have Kyo-Momma and Ama-Momma to help too.
<Chaintan> *Miyuki nods and presses a light peck to Isis's brow
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> I guess it would be a bad moment to say "atta girl" hm?
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Probably."
<DeathStar> *Isis heh's* I just... it sounds romantic, right? You and I going meeting each other again and again, falling in love again and again
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...if we are done here, then I am going to go have a meal before I become more restless and irritable."
<Dias`> <Chad> I'd argue that you're already there.
<DeathStar> <Isis> Maybe it is the perfect love story for those three. But I kind of like seeing ... the end
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "It hurts being left behind... no matter the reason..."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Thus the qualification of 'more'. I am well aware that I cna be quite curt."
<Seraphna> **Jaime gives Kyo a squeeze**
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> could I hazard...what might be nagging at you?
<DeathStar> <Isis> I don't know. Maybe I'm just directing my anger at Jaime because she wears the mantle of Empress and she is suppose to solve all the problems.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *turns and leaves the memorial room, heading for the diner*
<DeathStar> <Isis> Like Mom did when she was Empress
<Chaintan> 6*taking Isis's hands in her own, Miyuki gives a gentle squeeze as she listens
<DeathStar> *Zephyr eyes the flowers sent by the Cartel*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Ey
<Seraphna> **Jaime moves over to where her kids are to talk to them**
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Alright. *She lifts Zephyr up*
<Seraphna> Angela> Sleepover time.
<DeathStar> <Isis> Anyway. I think I'm ready to go home. You have any desire to remain ... here?
<Dias`> <Chad> I suppose I have nothing left to do here now. *He moves to join Cheryl, Zephyr and Angela*
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> well, yeah, thats that, but...for as long as Ive known you, you arent one for things not being on your terms either. It took you a little, after we first met and all when you were focused on, just being an engineer and nothing more then after we started to dat, then you grew more independant. So just being told, 'oh well, its going like this' isnt going to sit right
<Seraphna> **Angela lugs Chii over her shoulder**
<Xantop> <Kane> Please reach out if you need anything. 6* He tells Jaime and Kyouki, then turns to move after team earth.
<DeathStar> *Isis considers*
<DeathStar> *Shion seems a little surprised at something*
<DeathStar> *Lemon follows after Kane while Cheryl carries Zephyr up to Isis*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We're heading out.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Kids, go keep grandma company.
<Seraphna> **Saga, Sephie and Libby stalk after Lemon**
<DeathStar> *Adeline slides up to Jaime to check on her*
<DeathStar> <Isis> Chad
<Seraphna> **Jaime tugs her close**
<Dias`> <Chad> Yes, Isis?
<DeathStar> <Isis> Do you know of any engineering jobs that might be open?
<Xantop> 6* Kellin wipes at his eyes for a moment and then moves to slip out quietly.
<DeathStar> *Ako watches Kellin go, then looks at her sister*
<Seraphna> **Michelle follows Kellin**
<Dias`> <Chad> Well, Kane and I always looking for help with our projects. On top of that, I still have connections with labs and shops out there.
<DeathStar> *Athena and Ako whisper, peering at Michelle like two cats*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer looks amused**
<DeathStar> <Isis> I might be interested. I have been reminded of a passion I once had.
<Chaintan> 6*Miyuki gives a curious look to Isis, ears twitching
<Dias`> <Chad> Stop by the mansion or one of Kane and Lemon's business fronts and we'll see what we can do to stoke it.
<DeathStar> *Isis takes Miyuki's hand*
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-660.9.10
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *Wind taps his fingers on his arm, as he walks around, listening to the story from the Fumoffu Club adventures; the Higher Planes Taiga looks incredulous, even eyeing the data*
<DeathStar> <Wind> And here I thought Ariel would be needed to destroy the creature in the vase
<Seraphna> Sera> Of all the people to come back with that wish, how the heck did the clown manage to be one?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Don't underestimate a Mizukaze." *holds her arm a little, remembering the pain*
<DeathStar> <H. Taiga> You really should not be using that green sword.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "MMmmm...I think it will be a while before Charlotte can even pick it up again."
<DeathStar> *Ren noms on a muffin*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "And how else would I be beating demon clowns and evil clouds again?"
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's not like I'm going to use it on anything smaller than that."
<DeathStar> <Ren> I got a question. Can Victoire or Kaori's power help make using the sword easier?
<DeathStar> <Ren> I could invite Kaori here to find out
<MobileAri> <Ariel> "As nice as it is to be needed, I'm glad they didn't need to rely on me."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "It is best to have options just in case another one somehow spawns."
<DeathStar> <Wind> I would rather not have to rely on Kaori or Victoire either. Their power is not finite. It requires twising the rules of reality. The bigger the "wish" essentially, the great the break down. You're essentially re-writing the codes of reality to get what you want. That sword of yours, the Emerald Sword, has that power too
<Seraphna> Sera> Just limited to erasure.
<DeathStar> <Wind> I admit I've never heard of it creating anything
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Victoire doesn't like burning through her panic button, don't worry."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm..perhaps its more of the fact that it is in the form of a sword, i.e. a weapon of war."
<DeathStar> *Wind walks along the hallways of the PAX*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I've been wondering if training with a different sword makes the emerald sword easier to use."
<DeathStar> <Ren> It couldn't hurt.
<Seraphna> Sera> Pretty much. Garland’s fancy knife being your reality killer is a bit humorous though.
<DeathStar> <Wind> The fact you have two Emerald Swords in the same plane of existence is not a good thing - if they get close to each other
<DeathStar> <Wind> They will try to absorb
<Jackieness> <Noire> "MMmmm...if you need lessons on swordsmanship, I can think of someone."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Thinking of me Noire? **slides out of her shadow**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "As long as you don't mention... you know what... it should be fine..."
<DeathStar> *Wind peers at Ariel and Sera* Is there any other warnings we need to give?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "No... I meant Moira. From the old God Hunters team."
<Seraphna> Sera> Did they kill the twins yet? Those two always show up.
<MobileAri> <Ariel> "Don't feed the fuzzballs after midnight?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> **sniffs** I suppose I could loan her.
<DeathStar> <Wind> If you also need a sword trainer, Ariel here could help you
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Learning from the best... I guess mom can also help out, but she's always so... hard to watch."
<DeathStar> <Wind> *to Ariel* I'm heading back to our reality. Try to go easy on the kid
<DeathStar> *Wind pulls Sera along, fading from sight*
<MobileAri> <Ariel> "Easy? Hmm..."
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... The way you said that
<DeathStar> *Adeline comes storming by, cursing and Ako following her looking tired*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...and what is adeline on about now?"
<MobileAri> <Ariel> "Honestly? When it comes to training, I don't think there is easy and hard. It's more right and wrong."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Oh my, Adeline mad is a sight.
<DeathStar> *Ren hurries, leaving Charlote to Ariel*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *rises and follows after Ren*
<DeathStar> *Adeline brings up on the bridge screens; Syiean squints as on the Holonet there are anonymous articles about the state of the Suisen Empire and how it's being run*
<DeathStar> *and the recent crisises; there's even a few leaks being posted*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I swear if that is your sister doing it
<Seraphna> **Jaime peers up** Oh, interesting.
<Seraphna> Jaime> If so she’s being a terrible big sister. However, this could be fun.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Fun?
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Ugh..."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mmhmm. **she smiles**
<DeathStar> *Adeline twitches* Your idea?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...is the Holonet in and out of the PAX not still secured after the last time this sort of thing happened?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Meet it head on. Thanks to Jikuu and I spreading resources it’s hard for these to say we’re lacking anywhere.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> The PAX has it's own version of the Holone you can apply to weed our lies.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Oh it is, which is why the list of leakers is so narrow. But this… I can use this.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "So if Isis did do something ill-advised ina drunken rage, would the locla network security not to be helpful in determining that?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> If you want to find out that’s up to you. But I will be preparing something of my own.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Finding out is a good idea."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> If this is someone being done up on Earth, like where Isis lives, it's still going to be posted up on the Holonet
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I do not enjoy policing my own family, but it seems like I might have to for a while."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Our SuisenNet, if a person downloads it, can inform a person if it's a lie or not. Editorials though would not fall under that
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Per say
<Seraphna> **Jaime sits back and taps a few things out** Yes… some interviews as well. **she seems to be giddy**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Still... this is potentially damaging, and at an inopportune time."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Alright
<Seraphna> Jaime> Could be. To me this is an opportunity to put some things to rest.
<DeathStar> <Ren> so the plan is to see if someone used our local servers to access the holonet?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...I do hope you are able to pulla victory out of this, Jaime."
<Seraphna> **Jaime lets them continue as she taps away, soon an update going out on current affairs and interests, plain and transparent without mention of anything too sensitive. And calls for recruitment and opportunities to help shape the future of the Suisen Empire**
<Seraphna> Jaime> We did have a staffing issue after all.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *adjusts her glasses* "Mmmmm...then it seems things are in hand here."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Noire, how do you handle this?" *looks very frustrated*
<DeathStar> *a new article pops up that points out that with the removal of Erevis, Megumi, and Xanatos, the suisen Empire is missing crucial important staff, that Jaime is running the show as Jikuu is in mourning, and that the suisen empire is doing a recruitment, implying it has nefarious motives but never outright saying it*
<DeathStar> *Adeline leans forward*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> This is war
<DeathStar> <Ren> Isn't it just the Cartel?
<Seraphna> **Jaime just giggles, since it comes off as weak banter while she starts to tap a few things** Love will assume Megumi’s office. And… there’s an offer to Wade and Jamie to be the new Fleet Commanders.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm? You need to be more proactive. If you want to dealw ith it, you need to do more than toss out policies that they cna spin. You need to find out who they are and what motivates them. Ideally, you'll be able to discredit their message."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Adeline, we are trying to avoid war right now."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Probably. At times silence and action do more than taking bait though. I won’t give them a direct platform.
<DeathStar> *a new reply is almost instantly, talking about how they only place family in senior roles yet ask for the plebians to ...*
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-660.9.15
<DeathStar> Location: Earth
<DeathStar> *Isis tilts her head left, then right, then eyes an engineering for dummies*
<DeathStar> <Isis> Technology has advanced since I worked on the PAX
<Dias`> <Chad> You really have disconnected from this, haven't you?
<Chaintan> 6*Miyuki rests on Isis's head in a small form
<DeathStar> *Cheryl leans back, arms crossed* <Isis> Thankfully once you worked on Progenitor tech, you'll always know the basics
<Dias`> <Chad> Well, I'll assign you an Idlet to help you get caught up and teach you more advanced stuff. But it shouldn't take you long to get back in to it.
<Seraphna> Angela> Beta tech is cooler.
<Xantop> <Kane> Kane tech is by far the most superior. 6* He says dryly.
<Dias`> *Chad glances back at Angela* Wasn't your tech taken over and used against us not that long ago?
<Seraphna> Angela> I patched that hole. And it was that weird reality sin stuff anyway.
<Dias`> *Chad looks at Kane* Do you recall your tech being used against us? Or mine?
<Xantop> <Kane> Not at all.
<Seraphna> Angela> That just means mine was more awesome and considered first.
<Dias`> <Chad> That would make our tech...what's the word it again? *He looks at Cheryl then Kane*
<DeathStar> *Mem comes down the stairs*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Uh...
<Seraphna> Angela> Less awesome.
<DeathStar> <Mem> Your tech is called basement tech
<Xantop> <Kane> I do not create my tech in a basement, I have however made the ability to turn light into a solid.
<DeathStar> <Mem> ... Is the mansion not upstairs
<DeathStar> <Mem> And you all are under it?
<Seraphna> Angela> My awesome sister has a point.
<Dias`> <Chad> And here comes Mem to ruin our fun.
<DeathStar> <Mem> Anyway, did you hear about the new changes going on?
<Xantop> <Kane> ...we are in a basement. 6* He quietly notes to himself.
<Dias`> <Chad> You have to be more specific. New changes occur more often than not.
<DeathStar> *Lemon pats Kane*
<Dias`> *Chad looks over to Kane* Still doesn't mean our tech isn't better.
<DeathStar> *Lemon turns on the holone and it shows Stacey standing with Cole and Blue; Stacey announces the new Reploid Division being opened up*
<Xantop> <Kane> I assume this is different than Repliforce?
<Seraphna> Angela> Cool. Allouette will be miffed though if she doesn’t learn something cooler on Geyze.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> It sounds like Replifore will be a part of this Reploid Division. Sort of like the military is part of EarthGov
<Dias`> <Chad> I believe it's supposed to serve as a bridge of sorts.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I hope Cole and Blue can handle running some an expanding organization
<Seraphna> Angela> I wonder where Angel is in all this. She took Cran’s end pretty quietly.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I would assume that was a joke
<Dias`> *Chad clicks his tongue and an Idlet floats over to Isis*
<DeathStar> *Stacey turns to Christina* And Officer Christina will be overseeing our reform project as over the next few years, our police will be getting a reform under her supervision and having a closer working relationship with the military
<Xantop> <Kane> Hm, well we should be happy for them, they have been working hard for years now. Oh-Christina promoted as well? That's nice.
<DeathStar> *Isis begins get the hang of it, handing things up to Miyuki*
<DeathStar> <Isis> This is relaxing
<Sara> * Chris nods
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I wonder if that means we'll see her from time to time
<Chaintan> 6*Miyuki's tails now each hold a different tool
<Dias`> <Idlet> Indeed. It becomes quite simple when you break the processes down to their simplest steps.
<Dias`> <Chad> I suppose that solves a problem down the road.
<Dias`> <Chad> Potentially, I should say.
<DeathStar> <Isis> So. *She speaks to Miyuki and the others in the room* I hate the fact that we only get together for crisises and ... people going away.
<DeathStar> <Isis> Maybe after some time has passed we should do a get together once we know the universe is safe
<Xantop> <Kane> It is easy for everyone to get so wrapped up in their own things that only tragedy brings us together...I would welcome a more regular get together.
<Dias`> <Chad> Well we've tried in the past with holidays, but when our groups have gotten as big as they have.
<Dias`> <Chad> It has gotten harder.
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> we do always throw great parties
<DeathStar> <Isis> .. *winces* Yes, Christms holidays seem to be one of the few we do get together at
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Well, Christmas is approaching
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I can plan out something here at the manor if you want
<Dias`> <Chad> But if you want to set something up, I won't stop you. You can leave it on the others to show up or not.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Well then, I'll start making plans ahead of time then. It'd be nice to throw a party here for once instead of always going to the PAX
<DeathStar> *Zephyr aims a finger at Angela's butt and shoots a energy beam at it*
<Seraphna> Angela> Well, you are the in laws of the Empress.
<Seraphna> Angela> Eep!
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Boom
<Seraphna> **Angela pounces Zephyr**
<DeathStar> *Mem eyes the two and lifts them both up*
<Seraphna> Angela> Oh my.
<Dias`> *Chad rubs his face a bit* Luckily, we still have plenty of work with your business to do, Kane.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It'll keep us entertained. *She peers at Christina making a speech*
<Xantop> <Kane> And now we must add event planning to the list.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> It'll be fun~
<Dias`> <Chad> Count me out.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Oh boo
<Dias`> <Chad> I'm not an event planner.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Here's a fun fact, brother
<Dias`> <Chad> Unless it's a coup on another planet.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> All your planning and plots, that's event planning
<Dias`> *Chad slowly looks over at Cheryl* Way to out my secret.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Now what color will suit this secret base
<Seraphna> Angela> Neon Pink.
<Xantop> <Kane> I am fond of slate.
<DeathStar> *John steps into the base so quickly and roughly, that he almost knocks Miyuki off Isis' head. Isis glares*
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> then we wont be much of a secret Angela
<Chaintan> *Miyuki wobbles
<DeathStar> <John> I just heard that Dias was given his own team
<Seraphna> Angela> Yes but every moment in this base will make Chad twitch.
<Chaintan> 6*Miyuki then lunges for John's face and hisses
<DeathStar> *John aaah's, flailing*
<DeathStar> <John> Tab! Hota!
<Chaintan> 6*Angry fox mauling
<Dias`> <Chad> Color's not going to bother me.
<Alicia> * Hotaru hurries over
<DeathStar> *John grabs at Miyuki, trying to pull her off, as he comedically flails in the background, knocking stuff over*
<Dias`> *Chad looks at John* You just found out now?
<Dias`> <Chad> Someone must not have made the list.
<Xantop> <Kane> Is that excitement to join Dias' team, John?
<Chaintan> 6*Miyuki beats John with each tool held in her tails
<Seraphna> **Tabetha gently soothes Miyuki** Come I still need him for things.
<DeathStar> <John> John abuse, John abuse!
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> fine, put me back where I belong
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "What the hell even happened?"
<DeathStar> *John rubs his clawed and beaten face* I have no idea why that angry skunk attacked me
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "Did you call her a skunk before?"
<Seraphna> **Tabetha puts her on Isis’ head**
<Chaintan> 6*Miyuki lazer eyes back to John
<DeathStar> <John> No, I walked back in
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> oh he WONT get a second chance
<DeathStar> *Isis cooos at Miyuki and offers her snacks*
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "Stop that."
<Chaintan> <Miyuki> this idiot nearly knocked me off my wife cause he couldnt control his own entry
<DeathStar> *John slides behind Hotaru* Sheesh. I apologize
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "It was an accident!"
<DeathStar> <John> I will be more careful, m'lady
<DeathStar> *he bows*
<Chaintan> 6*Miyuki sniffs indignantly, nose in air but calms down
<Xantop> <Kane> ... 6* Kane watches them, taking a sip from his coffee.
<DeathStar> *Isis finishs up - she's slow, but it seems she has caught up even with the distactions*
<DeathStar> <Isis> Alright I think the rust has been shaken off*
<DeathStar> *John avoids Isis and Miyuki, his face puffy*
<Chaintan> 6*Miyuki peeks
<Dias`> *Chad rubs his face again before looking at Kane* We really need to change the locks for here.
<DeathStar> <John> I work here!
<Dias`> <Chad> Kane's been paying you?"
<DeathStar> <John> .... *points at Cheryl*
<Seraphna> Tabetha> Wait, when did Chad start working here?
<Dias`> *Chad slowly looks at Cheryl*
<Xantop> <Kane> John is very effective at information gathering, oddly enough.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We do sometimes go on missions for EarthGov
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And need muscle
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> He's been here for years now. You just selectively ignore him
<Seraphna> Tabetha> Plus he has me and Hota.
<DeathStar> <John> ... I-Is THAT why Chad just tunes me out for hours?
<Dias`> <Chad> He is easy to ignore.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That istrue. if he leaves, Hota and Tab would leave
<Dias`> <Chad> Is that supposed to be a downside? *He looks at her again, a confused look on his facE*
<Seraphna> Tabetha> Cheryl, can I punish him?
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "Huh? Oh, did Chad say something? I just tune him out."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It'd be bad for business if you broke him. Sorry
<DeathStar> *John kisses Hotaru
<DeathStar> <John> I love you babes
<DeathStar> *he kisses Tab too*
<Dias`> <Chad> Did she just do the I know you are but what am I insult?
<Seraphna> **Tab calms and coos**
<DeathStar> *Isis is staring at them all, deadpanned*
<DeathStar> <Isis> Is this what the work environment is like?
<Dias`> <Idlet> This has become more common as of late.
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "Pretty much."
<Seraphna> Angela> It is entertaining to have both of Adeline’s mothers here when she visits.
<DeathStar> <John> Anyway, I have to go see Dias and have a chat. Assuming I can even locate him. *He caaaarefully avoids Miyuki*
<DeathStar> *taking a wide turn around her to the exit*
<Seraphna> Angela> Just use the tracker.
<Dias`> <Chad> To think. He really is upset he wasn't invited to the superfriends team.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It's kind of cute
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "What is?"
<DeathStar> <Mem> I might go spy on this
<Xantop> <Kane> I thought they were close, it is odd.
<DeathStar> *Mem slinks off*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Dias' true love is the wolf
<Alicia> * Hotaru laughs at that
<Seraphna> Angela> Speaking of which.
<Seraphna> Angela> Did the puppy pop the question to the gothic Lolita yet?
<Dias`> <Chad> Well, they each have their own lifes now. And Dias no longer see's him as the role model. *He glances at Zephyr about to say something on that subject but stops, glancing at Angela*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well if oyu're so interested
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Why not go spy
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "You really think he's interested?"
<Seraphna> Angela> Got Mem for that. **waves over her eyes all mysterious**
<Xantop> 6* Kane mouths puppy and lolita, looking confused.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> *mouths* Andrea and Marcus
<Dias`> *Chad looks at Kane then nods to Lemon*
<Xantop> <Kane> Ohhh. Are they an item?
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "Not that I know of."
<Seraphna> Angela> Totally.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I'm not sure. *shrug*
<Xantop> <Kane> I struggle to pick up on things like that.
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<Dias`> <Chad> Hard to say with those two. I'd find it hard for Cassandra to be fine with it, but who knows.
<DeathStar> *X is at her house with Dias, having mug faces on the table*
<DeathStar> <X> Lets see. Who do you consider a good match for you?
<DeathStar> *X leans into the next room* Kitty - Hess - can you make some rolls for us?
<Dias`> <Dias> Like fighting wise? Someone stronger than or smarter that can push me to my limit.
<DeathStar> <X> Joining a team with you. Or would you rather just take on all the challenges yourself.
<Dias`> *Dias blinks then relaxes a bit* Oh that way. I think anyone that's up to the challenge and isn't too hot headed.
<Chaintan> 6*Hess blinks and runs a roll on her data pad
<Dias`> <Dias> The last thing we need is someone running off and putting everyone else in a pinch.
<DeathStar> <X> We'll see who is willing to cooperate with us.
<DeathStar> *There's a knocking on the door*
<Dias`> <Dias> I think most on the list Stacey gave us could fit the bill. *He pulls out the wadded paper and spreads it out* Just depends if they'll listen to us.
<DeathStar> *X opens the door; she turns her head* IT's for you, Dias
<Dias`> <Dias> I could barge in on each one and fight them to see if they're capable. *He looks over at her and hops out of his chair moving towards the door*
<DeathStar> *X then wanders over to Hess and sits at the kitchen table*
<DeathStar> <X> So. Hess. Tell me
<Dias`> *Dias moves to the door peering out*
<DeathStar> *Standing there, catching his breath from running all the way, with a puffy face, is John.*
<DeathStar> <John> Ah, found you
<Chaintan> <Hess> yes gammy?
<DeathStar> *John leans on the wall, waving his hand as he catches his breath*
<Dias`> <Dias> ...Why are you breathing so heavy? Did you run all the way here from where you were? *He looks around for a car, looking quite confused*
<DeathStar> <X> When are you and Kaori going to give me great-grandkids.
<DeathStar> <John> Well, an angry badger attacked me and I kind of forgot to use the shuttle
<Chaintan> 6*Hess snickers slightly and shrugs
<Dias`> <Dias> Dude, I keep telling you, you have to watch out for badgers and small furry animals. They're more dangerous than they look. *He lifts his shirt to show a scar* I got this on a back water planet because I petted a furry baby.
<Chaintan> <Hess> dunno, one day but we're not planning anything. I dont want it to seem like theres pressure
<Chaintan> <Hess> since its not just me you know?
<DeathStar> *X sighs* Fair enough. I don't want to rush you and Kaori. You two need to take your time and go with the flow of life. Kaleb still doesn't have a nice girl either. Just don't take forever. I'm getting old. *she says, despite not looking that much older than Hess thanks to her Dragoon/Weapon genes
<DeathStar> <John> That looks rough.
<Dias`> <Dias> Well it was my fault for beating up it's parent. But still.
<DeathStar> <John> I heard you might be going off and defending Earth from threats. *He looks serious*
<DeathStar> *X pauses* Ah
<DeathStar> <X> I wanted to give you something though
<Chaintan> <Hess> what is iot
<DeathStar> *X gives Hess a box*
<DeathStar> *a tiny box*
<Chaintan> 6*Hess holds it and looks up at X
<Dias`> <Dias> Yeah. I mean, I was gonna do it for the whole galaxy anyways, but Stacey asked me to put together a crack team of strong people who can do it. And I'll need smart people and then people to clean up. *He looks at John with a serious look*
<Chaintan> <Hess> should I open it now'
<Chaintan> ?
<DeathStar> <X> Sure. I know you and Kaori are technically already living together and all that but here.
<Chaintan> 6*Hess opens it
<DeathStar> <John> Well. I know you'll be able to do it, Dias. You've surpassed me long ago. And whatever team you put together will do great. I have one request though
<Dias`> <Dias> That you get top bunk?
<DeathStar> *it's X's wedding ring* <X> I thought maybe you could use it. I've stopped wearing it a while back during all the crazy crisises going on
<Dias`> <Dias> I shouldn't pull favorites and all that, but for you. *He looks left then right* I think I can pull some favors.
<Chaintan> 6*Hess's expression softens more
<Chaintan> <Hess> are you sure?
<DeathStar> <John> I'd actually like to fight you - seriously - one last time
<DeathStar> <John> Just to see how I hold up
<DeathStar> *X nods* Yes. I would like you to have it. *she touches Hess' hand*
<Dias`> <Dias> Oh? *He looks at him now, a serious look mixed with curiosity* Here I thought you came to help train those I choose with me.
<DeathStar> <John> I'd be honored, assuming I can survive "the test".
<Chaintan> 6*Hess quietly swallows, looking a little weepy but not quite about to cry as she puts her hand on X's
<Chaintan> <Hess> We'll treasure it, Gammy
<Dias`> *Dias smiles that suddenly turns into a grin* I've been waiting for this moment for years. Especially, since that change. *He holds out his fist to him*
<DeathStar> <X> I'm glad. *she squeezes her hand*
<DeathStar> *X stands and hugs Hess close* Also I think I better make sure Dias and John does whatever they're going to do is far from the house
<Dias`> <Dias> I know the perfect place. Gather whoever you want to come watch and we're both going to need some good medics.
<DeathStar> *John fist bumps Dias* I admit, I've been wanting to do this for a while myself
<Chaintan> 6*Hess hugs X tight and buries her face against her
<Chaintan> <Hess> ok but, I just wanna stay like this for a little more
<Dias`> <Dias> This may even help weed out those that can't keep up.
<DeathStar> *X holds her*
<DeathStar> *John contacts Hotaru and Tab, telling him the crazy thig he's about to do, then heads off*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-

Session Start: Mon May 20 22:19:20 2024
Session Ident: #TAW-Session700-Fight
* Now talking in #TAW-Session700-Fight
<DeathStar> *John eyes the area where the war tournament is held, Stacey having medics ready for them*
<DeathStar> <Stacey> This going to be safe? The man is pretty old
<Dias`> *Dias stretches a bit, wearing his fighting gi.* He'll hold up.
<Dias`> <Dias> Thanks for getting this ready in such a short notice.
<DeathStar> <Stacey> No problem
<DeathStar> *John moves into position, waving at Tabetha*
<Seraphna> **Tabetha waves back**
<Dias`> <Dias> I think this will make a good recruitment video *He starts walking towards the center* Also, do your best to stay behind cover. Kaleb will only be able to protect you so much.
<DeathStar> *Kaleb stands beside X*
<Dias`> <Dias> To be honest, I've always been curious to see how much you changed since you've felt differently.
<DeathStar> <John> Well, I'll try not to disappoint. *he grins* I'll openly tell you now. I'm going to have to come in hard and fast
<Dias`> *Dias shifts his feet apart* Good. *He takes a slow breathe and releases it, a wave of heat eminates from him that rushes past John then suddenly comes back in, leaving a haze around him in a 10 foot bubble
<DeathStar> *John strains against it, then shoots off and dashes at Dias, coming in at him with a right hook extended for Dias, his fist glowing with fire*
<Dias`> *Dias shifts his footing, bringing his left forearm up and his right up behind it to brace the punch as it comes in, his body reacting the moment he enters the 10 foot zone*
<DeathStar> *John hops back and he then stomps the ground hard enough to shatter it claps his hands, sending it flying*
<Dias`> *Dias eyes the pieces coming up and then at him. He leaps backwards as they come in, disappearing behind a piece of it*
<Dias`> *Suddenly a piece is launched back at John as Dias begins leaping from piece to piece working his way to John*
<DeathStar> *John grins and then leaps up at the lst moment, leaping up to meet Dias*
<Dias`> *Dias grins as John meet's him head on and begins to throw a wave of punches mid-air at him*
<DeathStar> *John focuses and holds up his arm to block what he can, landing backwards a bit against a a piece of a land, then kicks off and with all his might, his arm glowing, John punches outward, and unleashes what looks to be a strike that weakens those it hits*
<Dias`> *Dias eyes follow John and he throws his hands up to block it coming in, causing him to be sent flying backwards into the ground where he rolls and slides a bit, the haze around him shrinking down to about a foot off his body. He seems to moves his fingers and hops a bit as if adjusting* Well if that isn't an interesting technique. *He grins again, the ground cracking a bit below
<Dias`> his feet*
<Dias`> <Dias> Feel's like if have weights on my body.
<Dias`> I would say, Id hearing that would begin to eliminate his presence on the holonet just in case
<Dias`> *Ignore that*
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<DeathStar> <John> Well I try
<DeathStar> *John breathes in and out and dashes in and tries to leap up and do a drop kick, aiming to smash Dias into the ground*
<Dias`> <Dias> I love it. This is what makes fighting worth it. *His hands snap up wards as the drop kick comes in at the last second, his timing becoming much tigher now, the ground cracking then cratering beneath his feet. His hands suddenly shift and grab on to Johns leg and he twists, throwing him away before leaping up out of the crater and then in after John*
<DeathStar> <X> Don't get cocky, Dias
<Dias`> *Dias catches up to John and hops up, twisting and throwing a spinning kick at John*
<DeathStar> *John wince and rolls on the ground and bounces, putting his hand out to rebalance himself back onto his feet as best he can, throwing his arms up at the last second to block the kick*
<DeathStar> *where he spins back and grabs at the leg to spin and throw him*
<Dias`> *Dias moves to pull his leg back but is slow and is grabbed, being thrown.
<DeathStar> *John steadies himself and marches after Dias, then runs, doing a leap kick*
<Dias`> *Dias twists mid-air and throws a matching kick*
<DeathStar> *The two collide and knock each other back; John lands on his back and lays there for a moment, then rises slowly, taking deep breaths, then slowly begins to glow with light fire*
<DeathStar> *that turns purpleish*
<Dias`> *Dias lands, sliding before he flips to his back. He locks eyes on John studying him for a moment* I suppose I shouldn't hold back either, huh? *He slides his left foot along the ground as he shifts. The haze around him suddenly erupts outwards, covering the area in an oppressive heat then quickly recedes back on to him causing the air to crackle with a purple/black energy around
<Dias`> him.
<Dias`> *The aura around him every so often seem's to take on a shape of sorts*
<DeathStar> <John> Haaaa. There it is. *he grins, his hand clenching into a fist to keep himself steady*
<Dias`> *Dias takes a step forward, then suddenly disappears to those watching with slow reactions, he reappears 2 feet from John, his left hand pulled back*
<DeathStar> *John leaps backwards and tilts his body back to try to avoid*
<Dias`> *Dias swings above John's body. A split second later the area behind him cracks then craters in, John possibly catching the edge of some of the force*
<DeathStar> *John tumbles and rolls back; then he pushes off and flies at Dias, punching at him, the purple flame gathering at his fist as he swings, the burning and weakening aura gathered*
<Dias`> *Dias swings his right hand down and around to intercept the punch, causing him to take the hit which sends him flying in to the outside ring and burying himself in it*
<DeathStar> *John sways*
<Dias`> *Dias slowly climbs out of the rubble, his right arm burned and hanging their, his face covered in blood. He starts moving towards John now, albeit a lot slower*
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "Don't these two ever get tired of this?"
<Dias`> *Dias gets to about 2 feet of John*
<DeathStar> *John throws a strong punch for Dias' jaw*
<Dias`> *Dias is hit and his head snaps back. He returns the favor by throwing a hard left for John's gut*
<DeathStar> *John goes to his knees and strains to rise back up*
<Dias`> *Dias pulls his fist back again then holds it, grinning a bit* This was everything I thought it'd be John.
<DeathStar> <John> You're ... as strong as I thought you'd be... *Heh heh's, grinning, as he stands up*
<Dias`> *Dias lowers his hand to help him up*
<Dias`> <Dias> That technique you got is something else. Felt like I was fighting in mud.
<Dias`> *Dias then falls to his back, breathing heavy himself
<DeathStar> <John> It's a two-bladed sword. It also causes me to feel sick. *He confesses, as he remains hunched over, like an old man*
<Dias`> <Dias> Make sense that something like that would have a cost. *He glances at his wrecked right arm*
<Dias`> <Dias> But I'm glad we did this. It means I have still have so much more to learn. *He glances over at X and Kaleb*
<DeathStar> <Kaleb> You okay? You need a stretcher?
<DeathStar> *X moves over to Dias and helps him up*
<Dias`> *Dias hurks a bit* Please. Thats what you two are for, isn't it?
<DeathStar> *John seems to barely shuffle to Tab and Hotaru, taking strained breaths, but is grinning*
<DeathStar> <John> I think I'm happy you two. *he slumps against the two*
<DeathStar> <X> *to Dias* You went easy on him
<Dias`> <Dias> Did I now? *He looks at X, a slight smile on his face*
<Dias`> *He then looks at John briefly then back at her*
<DeathStar> <X> Heh
<Dias`> <Dias> He'll make a great addition for those behind us.
<DeathStar> <X> Alright. I trust your judgement
<Dias`> <Dias> Now let's go get some food. Stacey's buying.
<DeathStar> *Stacey sighs and prepares the limo
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<DeathStar> *John lays in Hotaru's chest*
Session Close: Tue May 21 00:00:00 2024

<DeathStar> Date: 10-660.9.30
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *the holonet war has continues, but the odd thing is that other races have now been targetted*
<DeathStar> *Adeline leans back, tapping her chin*
<Seraphna> Jaime> This feels weird.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> First us, then the Cartel, then the Tsivrixsh. So far the Erusians have been left untouched
<DeathStar> <Ren> The Templars could be behind it
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm...to what end?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> This tactic is souring the writer to everyone.
<DeathStar> <Ako> It has them talking in the Senate somewhat; they don't like information being revealed and stuff being discussed that might be sensitive
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...if its hitting sensitive buttons, there there must be truth to it... so who has access to such truths?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well… remember the second article?
<DeathStar> *Ren checks in on Charlotte's sword training while they are talking, peering at the monitor*
<Xantop> <Drasek> Some gits just enjoy stirring shite, luvs.
<Seraphna> Jaime> When it came out I had only extended offers to Jamie and Wade, privately.
<Dias`> *Id floats beside Ren*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I am so sick of this."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...so who would know about it?"
<Dias`> <Id> Perhaps you they just know you that well they made an assumption.
<Xantop> <Drasek> Chip around when you made those private offers?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Chip is always around.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Are we sure he is not the culprit?"
<Xantop> <Drasek> Hacked?
<Xantop> <Drasek> Or...bored ai?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I've had CHIP technically offline for a while
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Replaced with a new program
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "So, he is off the hoo... oh dear."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...mmm...please check the logs for this new program then."
<DeathStar> *Adeline brings up the logs and files*
<Dias`> <Id> ...You removed Chip? Interesting.
<Dias`> <Id> I now wonder what I would do if I was removed.
<Xantop> <Drasek> Replaced?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> It wasn't so much replaced. After the attack, CHIP was damaged
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Core files were gone so I made a new AI to do the job
<Xantop> <Drasek> Maybe it's spying on us.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> The new one I made?
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "It is possible."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> It's a program I made; I think it highly unlikely
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Please do check, Adeline. You've had to deal with alternate versions of yourself that could compromise your tehcnology before."
<Dias`> <Id> It's possible CHIP still remains active. He may have learned something from me and now he's acting out of...spite.
<DeathStar> *Adeline goes through the files* The latter might be possible, but with the core files missing it would be like a bullet hole in the brain
<Xantop> <Drasek> Seen loads of films where robots rise up and take over. This little ball is going to do that one day.
<Dias`> <Id> I promise to only punish those that have insulted me. *He notes to Drasek*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "If that's the case, then CHIP's behavior could be...mmmm...unpredictable."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Not exactly being trustworthy there."
<DeathStar> *Adeline finishes* I see nothing wrong with my files. Lets go deeper to the CHIP AI
<DeathStar> *she brings it up and begins to scan*
<DeathStar> *as she stated, there's a huge swath of code that is missing*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I could attempt to try to retrieve the code but I have no idea where it went
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I could also attempt to write new code
<Seraphna> Jaime> Both?
<Dias`> <Id> You know, you could've asked me for some of the coding. Winters' spent a lot of time learning the PAX and CHIP's code. Also I have extensive knowledge with an alternate version of CHIP.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I suppose that would be close enough even if it caused some error
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...no idea where it went?"
<DeathStar> *She brings up something* It was like it was snatched
<Xantop> <Drasek> Noire sounds as suspicious as I am.
<Dias`> <Id> Occam's Razor. It was most likely taken.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Tell me, what could someone do with those core files?"
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Make their own version
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Of CHIP
<Dias`> <Id> A lot. If I had those, I could...that. And by-pass all PAX security.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "With access rights to listen in on every security feedon the PAX and the assembly building?"
<Dias`> <Id> That or someone has a way to cloak listening devices that can't be scanned.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I'e been attempting to find such a listening device
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I'd rather it be connected, then it would be just one headache and not two."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> But that might take some time
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...and what can be done to investigate the core files?"
<Dias`> <Id> You would need to find out who laid the attack and snatched them.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I have an idea
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Let's hear it."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> If Progenitor tech, especially CHIP's AI, is out there
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I will do a type of holonet search and see what I come up with
<Xantop> <Drasek> Should we get any help?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Its a start then."
<Dias`> <Id> That will only work if it was snatched to the holonet and lost that way. If it was taken by a specific person and locked somewhere.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> That's going to be an issue I know
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...we'll deal with the what-if scenario once we have eliminated the simplest scenario."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Right..."
<DeathStar> *Adeline peers at Jikuu*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> You seem unwell, Empress
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I am still dealing with grief, and have little confidence in my ability to make unbiased judgements right now."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Then might I suggest you leave things to your advisory committee, and we shall apprise you of our progress as we learn more."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Understandable. It is hard to accept, but it is for the best."
<Dias`> *Id turns to Noire* I did not know you took a advisory role in the Suisen Empire.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Why not?"
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I seem to have fallen into it, and thus far my insight been appreciated."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> That ... is interesting
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmmm?"
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I been trying to figure out the location of the holonet site that is posting the pages
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well long story short I think I might have figured it out
<Jackieness> <Noire> "You sound disquieted."
<Dias`> <Id> Oh?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well, the server is located, supposedly, on Luna. So we'll see
<Dias`> <Id> That is an interesting place.
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'll assemble a team. Should I ask Cheryl's team if they're interested?
<Dias`> <Id> I can pass along the message to them if you want.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm...on-site investigation or call in an Earth-base team?"
<Dias`> <Id> To be honest, they'll already know by now.
<Xantop> <Drasek> Luna. Shithole, that.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I'd like to be there
<Jackieness> <Noire> "On-site it is."
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Luna
<DeathStar> *after the Dias/John fight, the team arrives on Luna, minus one John - oh no, you'll have to wait for the conclusion of the battle. But there is a somber mood and even Mem is quiet, arms crossed and Zephyr skips out on the assignment*
<DeathStar> *Luna, however, is already seeing improvement under Christina as the corrupt cops have been round up*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> At least the area is being dealt with
<Seraphna> **Sephie and Libbie peer about**
<DeathStar> *Cheryl looks around* Chris has always taken her job seriously. I put a call in to let her know we're here
<Dias`> <Chad> She's finally been giving the backing to be able to do it proper.
<Xantop> <Kane> All it takes is one to bad apple to spoil the bunch. 6* He notes as he looks around. seemingly impressed with the efforts made already.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... Adeline, you should take the lead."
<DeathStar> *Adeline heads for a large building* The servers are in here
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Do we know what this building is?"
<Dias`> <Chad> It's more, who owns it that's important
<DeathStar> <Adeline> It's a company that owns holonet servers and makes their money renting out "pages" to people on the holonet, or renting out servers. So if you want to get information or holonet server information space, you can rent these servers if you don't have anything like the EarthGov servers or Suisen servers
<DeathStar> *Adeline opens the doors and someone is at the desk looking bored*
<Xantop> 6* Kane glances around as he approaches the building.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So no blowing the place up?
<DeathStar> <Receptionist> Hello, can I help---- *Mem sits on the desk and pulls them into a headlock*
<Dias`> <Chad> Excessive.
<Seraphna> Sephie> Effective though.
<Seraphna> Libbie> What next Auntie Mem?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...and yet...why would the receptionist know all the secrets?"
<DeathStar> <Mem> I'll keep him company while you go find what you need. *she pulls the man into her breasts*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> ..... *she heads into the back*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *shakes head and goes after Adeline*
<Seraphna> **The twins follow her**
<DeathStar> *in the back are various holonet servers and Adeline soon points at one* This is the one that is attacking the suisen. *she kneels; the server looks normal, doesn't seem modified at all*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... Doesn't look threatening
<Jackieness> <Noire> "It would help if we knew who the cutomer is, assuming they didn't compromise this machien and used it without paying for the hosting fees."
<Dias`> <Chad> It's most likely acting as an access point.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I'm hoping to find that out
<Dias`> <Chad> Adeline, do you want Id to access and try and find out?
<DeathStar> *Adeline nods to Chad*
<Dias`> *Id floats over and to the terminal as Chad moves over and hooks him up*
<Dias`> <Id> Interesting.
<Dias`> <Chad> Indeed.
<Dias`> <Id> I've traced this server, after a lot of work, to a group calling themselves the Coalition.
<Xantop> <Kane> Coalition?
<DeathStar> *Adeline begins to gather what information she can on them*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Not a familiar term
<DeathStar> <Adeline> One moment - I'll draw up what I can
<Dias`> <Chad> I haven't heard of them yet. I might have to tap my Cartel sources.
<DeathStar> *Adeline brings up something* Here. Coalition of Planets - they're a small group that state they want to help the smaller planets have a voice, stating the larger empires have been pushing "us" around too lng
<Dias`> <Chad> Hmmm. It makes sense.
<DeathStar> <Ren> But don't the smaller worlds have a voice in the Galactic Senate?
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<DeathStar> <Adeline> Political speak
<Dias`> <Chad> Yes, but no weight.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... the major powers outweigh them by wealth, military power, population, etc."
<Dias`> <Chad> It seems they're trying to copy how the Cartel came about and emulate that somewhat.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> So they got their hands on CHIP's data somehow.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> We'll have to take it back
<Dias`> <Chad> That's the confusing part. Doing that takes a lot of intelligence and planning.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Yeah I don't see how they could have pulled it off
<DeathStar> <Ren> Either way, do we wipe the server?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "The timing of their activities cannot be a coincidence."
<Dias`> <Chad> We'll start looking in to them and their history. See if we can dig up who's behind them.
<Xantop> <Kane> Copy the data to an encrypted, locked down datapad, then wipe the server, yes.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Bye bye server
<Jackieness> <Noire> "As to the server...this is a tread. We should follow it, not cut it... which would alert them."
<Dias`> <Chad> That will alert the.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That is true
<Jackieness> <Noire> "They will just find another server somewhere else, and we will have to start from square one."
<Xantop> <Kane> Ah we're being subtle.
<Xantop> <Kane> I assumed we were being safe.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> We'll copy it then
<DeathStar> <Adeline> And leave it up
<Dias`> <Chad> They no, doubt know we found this anyways. *He glances around for cameras*
<DeathStar> s*Adeline pointsat it*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Maybe, maybe not. If not, then I would rather not cut this thread prematurely based upon 'what-ifs'."
<DeathStar> *Cheryl taps her comm* Isis, when we get back, your new assignment will be to look into this Coalition
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-660.10.3
<DeathStar> Location: Risokyo
<DeathStar> *Ren peers up at the PAX in the sky above them; the ship has been completely repaired*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> The ship can now take on passangers again
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's good."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> And be used like before - if that is what is desigred
<DeathStar> *The PAX slowly begins to descend and land into the city*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Is your training going well with Ariel?
<DeathStar> *Ren takes Charlotte's hand and checks it over*
<DeathStar> *so far the training has made Charlotte feel a bit more intuned with the blade*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Except for the part where I get beaten every time."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I know I should expect it, but it still stings a little."
<DeathStar> <Ren> You'll win soon
<DeathStar> *Ren glances at the PAX fully landing* Lets go inside
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *H. Taiga sits at the bridge, studying the various problems going on; the coalition penned* Tell me. Do you trust your Chad?
<Xantop> 6* Drasek makes a noise.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "No."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... is that a trick question?"
<DeathStar> <H. Taiga> I still am worried about my Chad up there.
<DeathStar> <H. Taiga> After all, no word from Fate. Did she leave no clues on how to get in touch with her?
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I would like to talk with her again too."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Ironically, the person with the best insight as to what your Chad might do is our Chad."
<DeathStar> *H. Taiga eyes them* But you just...
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "What?"
<DeathStar> <H. Taiga> No nevermind.
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Dark One Home World
<DeathStar> *Rachael sunbathes*
<DeathStar> *the real Taiga steps onto the breach front, pulling her glasses down, holding suitcases and looking around the vacation beach front*
<Jackieness> <Moira> *is sunbathing next to Rachael, able to get some sun thanks to Rachael's help*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> You know, I feel like we missed a lot of important things
<Xantop> <Valen> Less stress, I stopped losing my hair.
<DeathStar> *Taiga leans over them, peering at Valen* But you have a bald spot already
<Xantop> <Valen> WHAT!?!
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I wasn't going to tell him. Why did you tell him
<Xantop> 6* Valen jerks and starts feeling around his scalp.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> ... *heads for the rooms*
<Xantop> <Valen> .....Time. To. Go. Bald.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "...Kaelan texted me. Said the universe almost ended. Our side won. We weren't needed. Go back to vacay mode."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... oh god
<DeathStar> -TBC-
<DeathStar> -Minis Are Open For Any point in time-
Session Close: Tue May 21 00:00:00 2024

Session Start: Tue May 21 00:00:00 2024
Session Ident: #TAW-Minis
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<DeathStar> *Ren zooms around on a turtle*
<DeathStar> *Ren, in her fox form, zooms along*
<Dias`> *Id twists and turns, watching.
<DeathStar> *The floating mechnical turtle comes to a stop outside Taiga's workshop and Ren hops off*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *is there and eyes Ren*
<DeathStar> <Ren> What?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...what is this?"
<Dias`> <Id> It would appear to be a mechanical turtle of sorts.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I can see that. It was more an expression of 'but why'."
<DeathStar> <Ren> I made it!
<DeathStar> <Ren> It can carry me around when I feel lazy
<DeathStar> <Ren> Oh, good news *she poofs into her humanoid form* Mom's back in our universe
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm...excellent."
<Dias`> <Id> And how is she doing?
<DeathStar> <Ren> She seemed fine.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Has she met her counterpart yet?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> I've brought up the two meeting; she just said something about going to the Dark One homeworld
<Dias`> <Id> Oh?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "MMmm... perhaps its for my project."
<Dias`> <Id> Project? You?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... yes."
<Dias`> <Id> Here I thought Kaelan was the only ambitious Dark One.
<DeathStar> *Ren shines her turtle8
<DeathStar> *H. Taiga can be seen in the workshop, eyeing the tools with a look*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Speaking of..." *moves into the workshop* "...do you approve?"
<Dias`> <Id> And how is the...higher being, adjusting to our plane? *It floats next to Ren*
<DeathStar> >H. Taiga> These tools will be a bit limiting to work with to work on certain projects. *motions at Noire* But I suppose it will be a good first test. It'll let me see what I can do without butchering something.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...you could always use these tools to build improved tooling."
<DeathStar> *she studies what's there, tilting her face and making a grimaced thought as if wondering if they can*
<DeathStar> <H. Taiga> We'll see what I can dod
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...then I challenge you to start with this..." *taps her finger on the work surface* "...and create tooling that meets your standards."
<DeathStar> <Ren> *its on her turtle* I am sensing danger.
<DeathStar> *H. Taiga begins to draw up plans*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... but try not to destroy anything. I cna't afford to have our Taiga angry with me for my part in this."
<Dias`> <Id> And what kind of danger is that?
<DeathStar> <Ren> Mom can be particular about her tools. But if the tools aren't destroyed, it should be safe
<DeathStar> <H. Taiga> Ah, tie my hands behind.
<Dias`> <Id> I'm surprised she's ok with this Taiga using her stuff in the first place.
<DeathStar> <Ren> I haven't told her yet
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Again, rise to the challenge."
<Dias`> <Id> Well, I imagine, being as smart as she is, she already knows.
<DeathStar> *Ren jerks*
<DeathStar> *H. Taiga sketches a few ideas on how to make the tools*
<DeathStar> <Ren> W-Well. Uh
<DeathStar> <Ren> Who wants to ride my turtle?
<Dias`> <Id> I suppose, on the train of thought, she hasn't acted, which would mean she's letting this play out.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... have fun." *walks back out*
<Dias`> <Id> People are fascinating creatures when they are forced to deal with counterparts of themselves. The reactions range all over the place.
<DeathStar> <Ren> I guess, probably.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I get more annoyed than anything." *when she rejoins the two*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Running the Strikers program she's used to counter parts
<DeathStar> <Ren> It's just if she trusts her
<Dias`> <Id> Well this is one she hasn't dealt with. One that's from a higher plane but same reality.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... I am this Taiga's case worker."
<DeathStar> <Ren> That is true. *She nods, eyes closed* She was let out to see if she can be trust worthy to work Noire's case
<Dias`> <Id> I imagine she's smart enough to follow along until she's built enough trust to be left alone to her own devices.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well, that's what we think of about Spade, right?
<Dias`> <Id> Indeed.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Now he's MIA and we have little idea where he's at
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... she is more concerned about the machinations of those in her home plane."
<Dias`> <Id> Well, with her pinned down in a small location makes it easier for them to find her.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "She has more elbow room now than she did in that holding cell."
<Dias`> <Id> Fear is a strong motivator.
<DeathStar> *Ren nods*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Anyway... I am currently responsible for her. I was the one who arranged this."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well, You'll do fine
<DeathStar> *Ren rubs her turtle*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "As for my projecct, Id... I have commissioned Taiga to design a ship for me."
<Dias`> <Id> A ship eh? That's quite the ambition.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Noire wants to sit on it like my turtle
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I realized that every time we have entered a peacetime, I become restless and.... more irritable."
<Dias`> <Id> So you plan on seeking out trouble or causing trouble?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm..." *just lets a thin smile spread across her lips*
<Dias`> <Id> A little bit of both it would appear.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "So I have decided to just do what I have always done, ratehr than allow myself to become bored of mundanity."
<Dias`> <Id> I could plot to overtake this universe to give you something to do.
<DeathStar> *Ren deadpans*
<Dias`> <Id> It wouldn't be hard, considering everyone relies on technology so much.
<DeathStar> <Ren> I think we should just let Noire travel and occassionally visit
<Dias`> *Id let's out an audible sigh* Always so boring.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...besides...that would be annoying."
<Dias`> <Id> I will just have to wait longer. *Id turns to face Noire* This is true, defeating me would be a nigh impossible task.
<DeathStar> <Ren> I could put a turtle hat on you
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Of course, me being me, just any glorified shuttle will just not do."
<Dias`> <Id> If you want, I could have Winters and I turn your entire knowledge into an AI shell that would no longer need to travel through such primitive and slow means.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Then I miss the pleasure of going in person."
<Dias`> <Id> I do enjoy visiting new places in person.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "And in-person means with this body."
<DeathStar> *H. Taiga begins to hack away at something and noises and sparks can be seen. Ren sprawls out on her turtle, watching Id and Noire talk, lookng a little tired*
<Dias`> <Id> Fine fine. I wouldn't want any competition anyways.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "MMmm... I am a vain creature, as you no doubt have observed."
<DeathStar> <Ren> You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you~
<Dias`> <Id> Vain? Well that is one of several words that have been used to describe you by others.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *just gives Ren a look, then looks at Id* "Oh?"
<Dias`> <Id> Yes. *It floats there*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...and what have they said?"
<Dias`> <Id> That would be an invasion of privacy and would be ethically inappropriate for me to say those things.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "You don't have to identify the guilty parties..."
<Dias`> <Id> Out of Touch, Unapproachable, Cold...*Id begins to begins listing every known Common term for her that's been used, eventually shifting to Tsiv an other languages*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... not as bad as I was expecting. I'm more amused than anything."
<Dias`> <Id> I can give you the positive things I've heard about you.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Ohhhh... please do."
<Dias`> *Id floats there for a minute*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm...you're pranking me, aren't you?"
<Dias`> <Id> .....I jest. *It begins to basically repeat the things Kaelan has said about her in her lustful ways*
<Dias`> <Id> I have found numerous fan fictions written about you if you would like me to list them for you.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...now those sorts of compliments I do find annoying."
<Dias`> <Id> I will make note of that for when I go evil and you come to take me down
<Jackieness> <Noire> "MMmmm...well...I do have other matters to attend to then. Ja ne." *starts walking down the corridor*
<Dias`> <Id> Good luck with them. I look forward to meeting you again.
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Session Start: Sat May 25 00:00:00 2024
Session Ident: #TAW-Minis
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<DeathStar> *looks around*
* Jackieness drags DS in here
<DeathStar> *Ren sits in the bar on her floating turtle, building another floating turtle for Charlotte*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *steps inside* "Mmmmm... are you stil riding that around?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Yeeep. *tinker tinker* I wonder who else will want one
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...what is wrong with your legs?"
<DeathStar> *Ren sprawls out on the turtle* But, this way, I can LAY on it. *she paws in her fox form as she works on the second; how she is able to build another in her fox form, who knows.* Also, it can do stuff
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Such as?"
<DeathStar> *Ren turns the turtle toward Noire*
<DeathStar> *Then has it begin to sing a jaunty tune at Noire, it's eyes lighting up*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...what?"
<DeathStar> *Ren paws at the buttons* Lets see what else can it do. *An umbrella pops up over Ren's head*
<DeathStar> *a holovid screen pops out*
<DeathStar> *a death ray fires into the kitchen after one button push*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... and that is how Ren got herself banned form Kat's place.
<DeathStar> <Ren> I thought the attack button was on the right
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...you don't even remember alll the functions?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Sniff
<DeathStar> *Ren goes back to tinkering on the second*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'm in fox vision
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Fox vision?"
<DeathStar> *The fox-wolf peers at Noire* When I'm in this form I see more like a real fox or a wolf
<Jackieness> <Noire> "If it limits your vision, then why tinker... somehow.. in this form?"
<DeathStar> *Ren pops orders some food while on the turtle* Bored really. So what are you up to?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I too am bored."
<DeathStar> <Ren> We should get you an animal form
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... I like my own form just fine."
<DeathStar> <Ren> I bet you're a bear or a Porcupine
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...why?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Bear because they're one of the stronger animald in the animal kingdom. I guess you COULD be an octopus. What with the tendrils and they're pretty strong too. Tight grip. Maybe more of a legendary kraken.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...as I said, I prefer my current body."
<DeathStar> *Ren jots notes with her paws*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *eyes Ren*
<DeathStar> <Ren> What?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...are you up to something?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'm totally not wanting looking up kraken genes from Adeline for myself later.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...a suspiciously specific denial."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Ren just wants to be positively specific.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... at any rate, given taht your blew up the kitchen, I'm not getting any service here."
<DeathStar> *Ren peers int othe back* Hm
<DeathStar> <Ren> The kitchen seems mostly fine
<DeathStar> *Ren floats out* You should stay and eat here
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Very well.." *sits*
<DeathStar> *A smokey looking depressed fox girl soon emerges to take Noire's order*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...cheese burger and a vanilla shake..."
<DeathStar> *they turn around and head back in*
<DeathStar> *Ren peeks back in*
<DeathStar> *then floats back over*
<DeathStar> <Ren> You know, for someone who has ordered the same food for years now
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> What will you do when you can't have that in deep space?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I can cook, remember?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> So you plan to make a cheese burder and vanilla shake?
<DeathStar> *she sprawls out*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "When I cook for myself, I indulge in more variety."
<DeathStar> *Ren rolls around as the order comes out*
<DeathStar> *The Waitress pulls out a rope and knife* Pardon me a moment. *she ties up Ren and yanks her into the kitchen area*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmmm..." *watche shte shenanigans* "...so try to return her in on-piece." *takes a bite of ehr buregr*
<DeathStar> *Plushie Waitress Ren takes Ren's spot on the turtle beside Noire*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks at the plushie ren then returns to her meal*
<DeathStar> *somehow the turtle seems to move around next to Noire as if by itself*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *side-eyes the turtle*
<DeathStar> <Plushie Ren> *Seems to have a complimentary chocolate on the turtle*
<DeathStar> *Ren soon emerges*
<DeathStar> <Ren> They made me wash all the dishes
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm...have you learned a lesson, then?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Bleh.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm.." *stands* "...come on, Ren. Let's go to the cake shop."
<DeathStar> *Ren nods and walks beside Noire, inputting auto follow mode into the turtle for now*
<DeathStar> *Ren hums, ears perking*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> The cake shop is one of my favorite shops
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmm-hmmmm..."
<DeathStar> <Ren> That is one of the nicer things about everything returning to normal. *referring to the PAX landing again, as they walk along the market place*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Indeed."
<DeathStar> *Ren steps inside her ears wiggle slightly*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks over the case of various cakes*
<DeathStar> *a young woman is behind the counter with long black hair in her late teens that looks exactly like her mother at that age, wearing the uniform of the stage and wearing the hat over her face to make it juust hard enough to tell. Ren moves from cake to cake, oooing and finally settles on one, the woman getting it ready for Ren*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...this one." *points at a dark chocolate cate with candied orange slices on top*
<DeathStar> *the woman prepares it for Noire as well and scans their IDs to check them out*
<DeathStar> *Rens tail is practically wagging*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *goes to sits ata small cafe-style table*
<DeathStar> *Ren eats happily; it looks like the woman gave the two a "couples" discount on the cake as Ren slowly takes a bite from her cake* This one is really good.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks at the bill* "Mmmmm...then I hope Charlotte is not the jealous sort."
<DeathStar> <Ren>Hn
<DeathStar> <Ren> Not really
<DeathStar> <Ren> Why?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *holds out the bill* "We are now a couple."
<DeathStar> *Ren studies it* That's an oddity. Usually you have to ask for that kind of discount
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm..though that sales girl seemed... sus."
<DeathStar> *Ren enjoys her cake, peering at the counter; the girl seems to be avoiding being in their line of sight*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...very sus."
<DeathStar> <Ren> You want to try some of this cake?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmmm?"
<DeathStar> *Ren offers some of her cake*
<DeathStar> <Ren> It's really good
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...I'll try some."
<DeathStar> *Ren gives the remaining bit of it to Noire; then while that is going on, looks around the store, the woman helping some other customers*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *eats the bite*
<DeathStar> *the cake is quite wonderful, making Noire's taste buds and intellect feel like a gentleman having t and reaching enlightement*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...it is adequate."
<DeathStar> *Ren muses*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I suppose I will need to try yours next time
<DeathStar> *Ren's ears twitch, listening to the voice of the counter girl*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...sus, right?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Very
<DeathStar> *Ren nods in agreement
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...mmmm...I think we should investigate."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Sounds good to me
<DeathStar> <Ren> Should we follow them or question
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Follow."
<DeathStar> *Ren nods and stands up* Alright.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *stands as well* "Mmmmm..."
<DeathStar> *Ren steps outside and checks the hours*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks around*
<DeathStar> <Ren> They'll be off soon. Come on. *She finds a spot to keep an eye on the store, getting into serious mode like she's done stake outs before*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *goes with ren*
<DeathStar> *Ren brings turtle forward to offer games until the shift change occurs. Soon the long haired asian woman exits, looks around all paranoid like, then heads for the residental area of the ship*
<DeathStar> *keeping their head low to now get a perfect look of their face*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *nods to Ren*
<DeathStar> *Ren keeps a distance and follows*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *walks alongside Ren as they track the target*
<DeathStar> *the target seems to almost sense them, as they, upon entering the residental area with people walking the hallways, seem to vanish*
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... Odd
<DeathStar> *Ren brings out the datapad and taps into the cameras*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm..." *pushes her glasses up with a single finger*
<DeathStar> *brings it up in front of Noire as well; playing back,it shadows the young woman sliding between a woman and her child, then seemingl vanishing into the shadows - literally* <Ren> Alright let me expand
<Jackieness> <Noire> *purses her lips*
<DeathStar> *Ren taps into Adeline*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Lets see. *she checks somethign and the rolling gods favor them*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Here
<DeathStar> <Adeline> A few seconds later this came up.
<DeathStar> *Adeline brings up an apartment amera - much further away where the woman spawns out of the shadows and unlocks the door*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... probably a Dark One..."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Most likely
Session Start: Sun May 26 00:00:00 2024
Session Ident: #TAW-Minis
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... then likely one of my relatives. I'm thinking possibly Jubei."
<DeathStar> <Ren> You think it's your sis? Huh. It could be. It looked your mom so I can see it
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Unless it actually is my mother, messing with me."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Hm. We'll look into this more
<DeathStar> <Ren> And see what we can find out
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'll get back to you what we learn
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... thank you, Ren."
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