The Alien Wars 6: Reality Strikers

Session 53

Session Start: Fri Jul 15 00:00:00 2022
<DeathStar> -0-
<DeathStar> *Taiga flips through some paperwork on the Asteroid while Ren is eating a large lunch, putting some bites to eat in her tail*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *steps into the room* "Mmmmmm..."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Noire! *waves at her*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Welcome Noire. You might be interested in hearing some of what I have to say
<Jackieness> <Noire> "That's a terribly large lunch..." *looks at Taiga* "OH? You have something?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> No such thing as a large lunch. *nods sagely, putting a bit of the lunch in her tail*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Our people have gone over to Reality 11 and begun the process of drafting up the treaties and such; ambassadors have been sent and the ball has started rolling. Our Erevis sent a message as well. Saying if you wanted to know more about the topic you discussed with the 11 Erevis, you all may come see me any time. Anyway, it looks like you have started the process going on many things, Noire
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Positive things, I hope."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It appears so. Anyway, it is unusual for the ex-Empress to invite one to be privy to her see behind the curtain so keep that in mind.
<DeathStar> *Ren munches* So what is the plan for today? <Taiga> I was going to leave it up to Noire, but I can give some choices.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Let's hear them then."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> If you're interested in learning more about the Serpent, speak with Erevis. She may have been given more information by that one alternate version of her self - the Empress. If you want to study Reality 11 more, the treaties are being signed and she might be willing to show a bit of the progenitor tech works there. I imagine you would want ot take someone from Geyze if you do want to go back right away. Seek out a new reality that is low cost and see what new thing we can find. Or take a break. You all have been doing a lot for a small group. I know a place you can visit for a brief break.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm..out of curiosity, what place?"
<DeathStar> *Taiga rises an taps on the reality computer, bringing up a reality number and motions - it seems it's a reality where Jarivan was not destroyed*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...of course."
<DeathStar> <Ren> *looms over Noire's shoulder* Found a spot?
<DeathStar> *she is standing on a chair to do so*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "A reality where Jarivan survived intact."
<DeathStar> <Ren> You're the captain. *She sits back down* What's the plan?
<DeathStar> *noms*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmm..tempting as it is to go back and study the Progenitor magic, I'd rather we not be a distraction while the negotiations are going on." *adjusts her glasses*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'll get my bathing suit then
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...Taiga, it sounds like the vacation wins out. I'll visit with our Erevis upon my return."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I understand. Allow me to prepare some stuff for the trip. *she taps and handles what they'll need, getting funds ready and other things* Alright, *She hands Noire a card*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'll join you two in a bit on site.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...are we budgeted for a hotel room at Jarivan prices?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I can afford us one of the nicer hotels for a few days and access to the beaches.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> So pick a spot you think is nice
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...perfect."
<DeathStar> *Ren has Akatsuki sent to Charlotte*
<DeathStar> *Ren has her Striker outfit transform into a sexy swimsuit*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *eyes Ren* "Mmmmm...wait until we get to the beach."
<DeathStar> *Ren taps the outfit and makes it more sun-dressy*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Fair enough
<DeathStar> *Taiga opens the portal*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'll be along soon; I can follow you by your suits.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Anything else before we go, Taiga?"
<DeathStar> *Aurica gives the two their wrist watches* <Taiga> Just that. Have fun. If something comes up before I arrive, Aurica can get in touch through that
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...then let's open that portal."
<DeathStar> *Taiga flicks the switch for the portal to lock onto Reality 18* Okay
<Jackieness> <Noire> *moves for the portal*
<DeathStar> *Ren hurries in*
<DeathStar> *they find themselves on Jarivan*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Now then... let's a hotel and go though the motions of beign normal vacationers."
<DeathStar> *Ren walks beside Noire* Right. *it looks like a normal Jarivan to them. As they walk the streets, they see signs of a certain Vesper's place being on Jarivan*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...I know that name. I do not recall if they have hotel rooms though."
<DeathStar> *in addition to Vesper's, there are some high end hotels by the beach, complete with pools. The hotels look like they cost a lot, but they have the best beach property. Ren looks into the hotels* They have hottubs and massages.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Now we are talking."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Lets get us some rooms
<DeathStar> *Ren skips in*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *heads in with Ren*
<DeathStar> *The hotel staff peer over the two, and one of the men move over to greet them* Hello ladies. Can I help you?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "We would like a room, and we are expecting a third."
<DeathStar> *The man types it in* A standard room? <Ren> Hm, why not one of your fancier rooms overlooking the beach? *he raises an eyebrow* Very well. *He inputs it into the computer* How many nights?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Let's say three."
<DeathStar> *The man nods and gives a large price. Ren nods to Noire since she has the credit chips given to her*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *pulls out the card and hands it over*
<DeathStar> *taking it, and seeing how much is on it* <Man> Very well, ma'ams. *He hands over their keys* We will keep an eye out for your third guest. *then hands them a list of the hotel's activities* If there are anything you wish to do, just schedule it ahead of time with the hotel and we will be right there to help you.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Come on, Ren." *heads for their room*
<DeathStar> *Ren follows; their rooms as massive rooms with large beds with complimentary mints, large baths that are practically hot tubs, and balconies overlooking the sea*
<DeathStar> *Ren leaps onto her bed and rolls on it like a wolf*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *checks the room and then takes stock of the luggage that Taiga gave them*
<DeathStar> *it seems to be beach toys - stuff to surf on if they want, or even just float on, various swimsuits outside using the Striker outfit, casual wear and dress wear inboth their sizes, and some other stuff they might need for fun on vacation. Ren for her part seems be half -wrapped up in the sheets when she pauses, ears cocked up*
<DeathStar> *listening to something*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *is putting their luggage away, then looks at Ren* "Somethign have your attention?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Thought I heard Adeline's voice and was wondering if she came too
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...if the Alternate Adeline is ehre on vacation too..."
<DeathStar> <Ren> What are the odds of that.
<DeathStar> *though she seems to be squinting ahrd*
<DeathStar> *moving over to the balcony to peer down and trying hard to find the voice*
<DeathStar> <Ren> There
<DeathStar> *points*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *moves over and looks*
<DeathStar> *an Adeline is walking along with Charlotte with an eyepatch. The Adeline has her long white hair combined over her face somewhat, wearing one piece bathing suit while Charlotte is a sexy bikini that is showing off her body as they head for the beach edge and set up an umbrella and sit down to relax*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *takes out her mobile, takes a zoomed in picture, and then sends it to Aurica*
<DeathStar> <Aurica on wrist watch> I've acknowledged the two. Should I bring you back or do you want to continue with your vacation?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "We'll stay. We'll just need to be careful."
<DeathStar> <Aurica on wrist watch> Understood. I'll bring operations to a low so they do not detect you
<DeathStar> *Ren meanwhile is getting her suit on*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well, I personally don't plan to let them take over the beach. What are your plans, Noire?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *tilts her head* "Mmmmmm? I plan to go to the beach too." *goes about picking out a swimsuit*
<DeathStar> *Ren nods and twirls in her white swimsuit out the door* This way then
<DeathStar> -P-
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<DeathStar> -R-
<DeathStar> *Ren steps onto the beach, hands on her hips* We'll enjoy ourselves until Taiga arrives with whoever comes with her
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...hmmm...and preferably on the opposite end of the ebach, away from Not Adeline and her inferior Charlotte."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Right. *The two in question seem to be enjoying themselves, having someone who looks like Reikana - maybe - serve them drinks under their umbrellas*
<DeathStar> *Ren walks along to find a spot* The hotel will give us our own umbrella stand if we ask
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Complimentary or another addon charge, I ask, knowing what the answer will be since this is a Cartel resort world?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Add-on probably, but who knows. IT is an expensive hotel. *She finds them a spot and sets up the umbrella by the beach*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *helps Ren to set up before she removes her beach robe, revealing a small, glossy black bikini*
<DeathStar> <Ren> The hotel's massages are being offered soon. I'll be sure to look at signing us up after we enjoy the beach.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...good..." *lays out her beach towl to sun herself*
<DeathStar> *she layss on her towel and eyes the enemy; they seem so far unaware of them. Since they are on low power with Aurica, after a bit of time on the beach Taiga shows up, wearing a bikini herself and leans over Ren who is snoozing and touches her, scaring her*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...Ren, do try not to draw attention to yourself..."
<DeathStar> <Ren> R-Right. <Taiga> I heard there was some trouble. *she sits down on Ren's towel*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks up and then crooks her head over* "Our interdimensional rivals are over there."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> That's some sheer luck. *She lays back* Well since you're on vacation, you should just try to avoid them. I'll keep an eye on them.
<DeathStar> *Ren studies the ocean, having a shark floaty*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...that was the plan."
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'm going to hit the ocean.
<DeathStar> *Ren uses her shark floaty to go out and float on the ocean
<DeathStar> *Taiga turns to Noire* So what's the plan for the next few days?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Sun myself, get a massage, eat well, etc."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Not bad. *as the time passes, the Alternate Adeline and Charlotte rise, along with their servant who definitely looks familiar and they return to the same hotel they're using*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...did you see they came with a servant?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I did. I'm trying to determine who it was. Definitely a Dark One I think.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> But you do know servants are usually not all they appear to be - usually they are "Bodyguards".
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Might be my sister... or both of us if we weren't separated in their world. I like to think that our last altercation convinved her of the value of having her own Noire around."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> That could be true. *Ren paddles back in and shakes water off like a dog*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> ...
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmm...would you two do me a favor?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Sure
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Mmmhm
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Would you be so kind to braid my hair? Twin tails."
<DeathStar> *Ren nods and kneels to do so. Taiga joins her, helping* <Taiga> If you want me to do something with your long hair, Ren, let me know. *Taiga seems to have her hair done up in a bun like look since her hair is so long*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'll be fine
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...now then... their room is not too far from our own, albeit on a different floor."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Is that so. *muses*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We'll have to becareful
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmm-hmmm...and if we, for example, end up in the elevator with one of then, we should avoid being confrontational."
<DeathStar> <Ren> I would hope if she's anything like our Adeline, she is smart and calculating. She has a reason to be here. ... Which is a vacation. I doubt she would want to ruin that. ... unless she isn't here for a vacation. In which case we should keep an eye on her. *the two finish with Noire's hair*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well, I'll head in and see if I can low-tech keep an eye on them. <Ren> I'm going to sign up for a massage.
<DeathStar> *they both stand up*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *sits up* "How do I look?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Nice
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I like it
<Jackieness> <Noire> *slips her glasses back on* "I'll go shower off then try to amuse myself."
<DeathStar> *both of them nod; Ren heads to the desk to see about the massages while Taiga heads for the room*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *heads back for the room*
<DeathStar> *Taiga sits down in the room and begins to work on something while admiring Noire's twintwil power*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *heads into the bathroom and goes in to take a shower*
<DeathStar> *while she showers, Taiga finishes up her latest invention; Ren soon returns with the massage times*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *comes out after a bit, wrapped in a towel*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I got us scheduled in
<Jackieness> <Noire> "When?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Soon as you're dressed we can go
<Seraphna> **Si rises behind Taiga**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "And if our rivals happen to show up to the spa too?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Uh...
<DeathStar> <Ren> Should I cancel?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...no, just we need to plan accordingly."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> *holds up a device* I'll scout out the area and try to find their room.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I got the general idea thanks to you
<Seraphna> **Si leans on Taiga**
<DeathStar> *Taiga jerks* UH, hi Si
<Jackieness> <Noire> "If we encoutner them, do not confront them, do not stand out. Try to give the impression that we are our native counterparts, if possible. If that doens't work, then be diplomatic."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Right. *Taiga takes Si and steps out*
<DeathStar> *
<DeathStar> **Ren looks at Noire*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Ready to be massaged?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...yes."
<DeathStar> *Taiga goes down a floor in meantime, scanning with her low-tech scanner*
<DeathStar> *Walking from room to room holding it our subtly*
<DeathStar> *Ren steps out, heading to the elevator*
<Jackieness> <Noire> 8goes with Ren*
<DeathStar> *Noire and Ren arrive at a fancy area where a woman meets them* You're my appointment? *Ren gives them their hotel ID and she nods* This way. *She leads them to the back rooms where curtains a pulled back for privacy. It is clear someone else is having a massage in one of the rooms as they are led to another large room nearby*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm..." *looks around*
<DeathStar> *a curtain is pulled back to give the two privacy* <Woman> Lay down. *There are two beds for them to lay down and prepare. Ren picks one, laying face down while the woman gets ready*
<DeathStar> *Taiga meanwhile locates their room with Si* Ah, I believe this is their room
<Jackieness> <Noire> *undresses and lay face down on the other*
<DeathStar> *Noire would find herself being massaged, the woman working her magic on her back as she gets the tension out of her muscles and works the oils in; switching to Ren and doing the same* <Woman> So you two come to Jarivan often? *She works on Ren and Ren makes a noise as she works on getting the fox girl relaxed, then returns to Noire, gently massaging her all over*
<Seraphna> **Si nods and fuus**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...used to, quite a bit. Less so recently."
<DeathStar> *Taiga walks back with Si* The chances of them are so slim, unless...
<DeathStar> <Woman> *Begins to step up the massaging, rubbing the oils in to heat up Noire's body* <Woman> Well, it's good you came. We're in the middle of changing ownership, so things might have changed a bit in a few months; they did promise things would not change, but... *shrugs, before doing the same to Ren, blowing along her skin.*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...oh?"
<DeathStar> *Woman motions* If either of you want, you may flip over. *Ren does so* Yes. One of the guests actually is buying us.
<DeathStar> *Taiga sits down in their room, musing*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *turns over as well* "Oh? That soudns unusual. Anyone we might have heard of?"
<DeathStar> *The woman begins to massage their front as she thinks* I'm not sure. It wasn't anyone I heard of before now, I confess. They are getting a a massage right now. You might run into her.
<DeathStar> *Ren pauses at that*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *glances at Ren* "Mmmmm....I see."
<DeathStar> *Ren shifts a bit; if she had her ears and tail out, they'd be swishing*
<DeathStar> *The woman finishes oiling and massaging Noire's front, then moves to Ren and does the same* You look very tense
<DeathStar> *She tells Ren*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Ah, um. Just can't believe someone walked in here and bought the place
<Jackieness> <Noire> "My friend is also a new mother."
<DeathStar> <Woman> Really. *She studies Ren* You look very fit. Be sure to keep exercising and eating certain foods. *She lectures Ren, clueless as she finishes up their massages* If you find yourself still tense, *she writes down another type of massage and hands it to Ren*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Ah, thanks
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...thank you."
<DeathStar> *Ren dresses as the woman finishes up*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *dresses as well*
<DeathStar> *The woman opens the cura=tain and Adeline is exitting, eyeing them; she walks on out after a long moment*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Come on." *heads for the elevator lobby*
<DeathStar> *Ren follows* She offered us a sensual massage. *as they and Adeline get on the elevator*
<DeathStar> *Ren pauses, eyeing Adeline get on the elevator with them*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *doesn't even look at Adeline* "Is that so? You must have been really tense."
<DeathStar> <Ren> I really was. But a sensual massage?!
<DeathStar> <Ren> *eyes her and seems to debate steppng forward when something stops her; the doors open Adeline's floor and she walks out*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *waits for the elevator doors to close* "You are bad at this."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Sorry. *ears appear and droop as they arrive on their's
<Jackieness> <Noire> *heads for their room*
<DeathStar> *as they arrive in the room, Taiga jumps up* I got it(
<Jackieness> <Noire> "We were in the elevator with Adeline."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> ...damn. I think I know why she is here
<Jackieness> <Noire> "She bought the hotel."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Did she now. Then that confirms my theory. This is one of the few realities left with Jarivan. If the only
<Jackieness> <Noire> "So what is her motive then?" *sits down*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> If there isn't a PAX here. *She muses* She must want a place to relax. Or to lay low and come to unwind.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> If she is busying real estate.
<DeathStar> *buying
<DeathStar> <Taiga> The problem is if she knows we know. <Ren> Wait, if this is the only Jarivan left, shouldn't we invest?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Seems like an extravagance just to find a vacation spot."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Interdimensional vacations are not quite common yet, Ren."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I don't know yet. I wish we could know more about her thinking
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...we lack an understanding of her motivations."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I did locate her room
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We know what to avoid at least
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm....yes. Also when we get back, sign Ren up for atcing lessions or something to help her be sneakier. She almost made a move on Adeline...who wans't alone, actually."
<DeathStar> <Ren> I just thought we could end it right there. But at the last second I realized there was anothr person in the elevator
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Hm. Going by counter parts I don't see Charlotte being able to go invisible. I think
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Unless she's taken some power I don't know about
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm..no. It was their new Dakr One, using that shadow trick that Kaelan favors."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'll try to learn more about them. I suggest for the rest of your vacation enjoy the rest of Jarivan. Lower your encounter route with them
<DeathStar> *rate
<DeathStar> <Ren> Sounds good. I'll let Noire pick something for us to do
<Jackieness> <Noire> "We'll get dressed up and then go clubbing, I suppose."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Alright. *Ren heads to the other room to dress up*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'll see if I can get a picture of them for us
<DeathStar> <Taiga> IF they're on vacation, I'll arrange it as me taking pictures of Si on the beach
<DeathStar> <Taiga> But there is one thing to keep in mind.
<Seraphna> Si> Fuuu, maybe we should sic our Jaime on her.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Adeline is a powerful psionic. She might already know everything.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...mmm...then she woudl also know that we really are on avacation."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Correct. And we are suppose to be "peaceful" with one another
<DeathStar> <Taiga> But she might still monitor you. So becareful eithr way
<Jackieness> <Noire> "So that means do not even think about taking her out while we are here."
<Seraphna> Si> As violent as Jaime can be, that wasn’t what I was thinking. **giggles**
<DeathStar> *Ren returns* Right right, be a good girl
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'm guessing she was testing me
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I have no doubt we'll have to face each othr sooner or later. Right now it's going to be cat and mouse. I'd like to get as much as we can. But no James unless she wants to enjoy a vacation
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Lets just have fun.
<DeathStar> *Ren turns to Noire* I'm ready
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Well, if we are done here, let's go then."
<DeathStar> *Ren nods and step out while Taiga takes Si down to the beach*
<DeathStar> -P/E-
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<DeathStar> *Ren stretches as night has fallen clubbing* How do you do it?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmmm? How do I do what?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Dance for so long. I can't feel my legs anymore
<DeathStar> *she trudges along*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Plenty of exercise. Resistance training and cardio."
<DeathStar> *As they return to the club, it seems people are returning to it from their own night partying themselves or are still hanging out at the beach late at night*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks around as they walk*
<DeathStar> *As they get on the elevator and enter their room, they find Taiga still up, pacing*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm? You'll wear a hole in the floor."
<DeathStar> *Taiga pauses* Ah. We might have a problem
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...what problem?"
<Seraphna> **Jaime steps in wearing a rather slinky dress**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Aurica reported in - actually opened up a transmission very briefly - to inform me that Jaime is trying to come over. That wouldn't be a problem if she wanted to vacation but Aurica suspects she is coming over to confront the other Adeline to "work her magic" and "talk to her". You know, since she's married to our Adeline. Aurica said she will try to delay Jaime but we should----
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Should expect her
<DeathStar> *Ren tilts her head toward Jaime slowly*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...mmm....less words next time."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Clearly
<DeathStar> <Ren> A dress to a beach?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Anyway, everyone is confined to our hotel room for the night."
<Seraphna> **Jaime peers around curiously**
<DeathStar> *Ren moves ove to a table* So games for the night?
<Seraphna> Jaime> What was all that?
<DeathStar> <Ren> All what?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "You missed the club outting." *heads to the abthroom to change*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Confined to the hotel room?
<DeathStar> <Ren> We're sticking to the room for the night for safety
<Seraphna> Jaime> From what?
<DeathStar> <Ren> You know, poking the bear? *Taiga has gotten into giant hotel muffins*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "If you're hungry, you cna order room service." *steps out of the bathroom in her night clothes*
<Seraphna> Jaime> The bear? Cookie’s last wife is here?
<Seraphna> **Si pounces Taiga**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Either way, orders are to avoid them." *sits on the bed*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Adeline likely is monitoring us
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Ren, have you found any entertainment yet?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> *shows cards*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "And what is the game?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well, mostly wanted to apologize if I went overboard in our last encounter, but I guess it could wait. **she tugs off the dress revealing a bikini, then does something to the dress putting it back on as a night gown**
<DeathStar> <Ren> *goes into the various poker comes, including strip when she looks at Jaime* Apologize?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well I did fire pretty aggressively into that portal.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Ah that's right. You were out to get her
<DeathStar> *Ren begins to deal out cards*
<DeathStar> *Taiga taking her's*
<Seraphna> Jaime> I tend to become impassioned when in combat.
<DeathStar> *There is a knock on the door and Ren's ears twitch*
<Seraphna> **Si takes her cards**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I'll handle it." *steps off the bed and pulls on her robe, heading to the door*
<DeathStar> *a bellhop is there with lots of food and drink* Ah, please sign here.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm..." *looks at the receipt and then signs it* "Mmmm...who ordered?"
<DeathStar> <Bellhop> Ah, it is on the house ma'am. *Taiga lifts her head at that* Please enjoy. It is some of our finest food
<DeathStar> *he bows and goes to leave*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *brings it in and then closes the door* "Taiga, do you have a scanner on you?"
<DeathStar> *Taiga brings out a makeshift scanner and scans* ... it's ... safe.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Nothing hidden
<DeathStar> <Taiga> No poison
<Seraphna> **Si begins to inspect**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...perhaps they do wish to make peace, afterall."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Maybe. *sounds dubious; there's desserts, the finest meals like chicken meals and steaks, etc*
<DeathStar> *Taiga stuffs a muffin in her mouth*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "And do you feel normal?"
<Seraphna> **Si devours a steak, meat eating bunny**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Yeah. *Sits* All I can figure is it's peace like you said, or --- "I know you're there" and to keep it in mind
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well, if it's a threat, it's a tasty one
<Seraphna> Jaime> Perhaps I should go ask?
<DeathStar> *Taiga eyes Jaime*
<Seraphna> **Jaime looks innocent.**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> LEts enjoy the vacation
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Everyone is still confined to this room for the night." *finally sits down to partake in the meal*
<Seraphna> **Jaime stretches, and releases pheramones** Okay.
<Seraphna> **Si sniffs, then leans against Taiga** Fuuuu~
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Yeah; lets take our meals to our rooms. *She seems to know what Jaime is up to* See you in the morn
<DeathStar> *Taiga grabs her plate and goes to her room*
<DeathStar> *Ren nom noms* Right right
<Seraphna> **Si follows her closely**
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks up but then resumes her meal*
<DeathStar> <Ren> So what should we do tomorrow?
<DeathStar> <Ren> Beach again?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...probably."
<DeathStar> *and so in the morning, Ren eyes out the balcony, hanging over the edge*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Noire....
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Yes?"
<DeathStar> *Ren points at the beach* Jaime is on the beach already. Approaching you know who
<DeathStar> *The other Adeline is sunbathing on the beach with Charlotte and Noire? REikana?*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "She's whaaaaaat...?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Should I jump off the balcony and tackle her?
<DeathStar> *Taiga steps out of her room, rubbing her eyes*
<Seraphna> Si> I mean… did we expect to keep track of a girl that can teleport?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We could just leave her here
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Go back to C
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Call Taiga. We won't be able to intercept, so we'll just have to trust Jaime let it play out. If things go south, we need to be ready for reality evac."
<Seraphna> Si> And get Erevis mad.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Oh right. She's related to Erevis
<DeathStar> *Taiga moves to set up a reality exit*
<DeathStar> <Ren> *gets a bathing suit on* I'll go down and observe. *She heads for the elevator; meanwhile the other Adeline doesn't seem to notice Jaime yet, enjoying the sun*
<Seraphna> **Jaime walks up but keeps a safe distance, offering a smile**
<DeathStar> *but the Dark One body guard eyes Jaime*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hey there.
<DeathStar> *Adeline shifts her glasses, peering at Jaime with one eye through her white hair* .... <Charlotte> ....You should let me shoot her.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I actually came to apologize about that. Did I hurt anyone?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> We are fine. *She says softly* But I imagine you would not appreciate me firing after your ... Adeline would you? But that's okay. We started that incident. We wouldn't want a ... war would we.
<DeathStar> *Ren arrives at the beach and looks around*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "MMmm...Taiaga, Si...feel like a little breakfast first?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Not when we could be friends. **she muses, looking over the other Adeline** How far along are you?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I wouldn't mind some food. *She finishes setting up the evact and times it to her wrist watch*
<Seraphna> Si> Sausages.
<DeathStar> *the Adeline tilts her head at that, as if she has no idea what Jaime is talking about, then seems to get it. Her red eye seems to glow and there seems to be another faint glow beneath her hair* Ah. So that is how it is?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *takes the room pad and orders breakfast*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mmm? I wasn’t sure you had the same motivation Adeline does for independence, so I brought a present.
<DeathStar> *The hotel brings their food promptly, along with complimentary mints*
<DeathStar> *the Adeline rises up, Charlotte just glowering at them and the Noireish Dark One having a hand on an invisible weapon it looks like* And what is that?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> So, Noire - Si - Ren
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Assuming this doesn't blow in our face
<Seraphna> Jaime> Data. **she holds up a data crystal** We’ve done pretty extensive research into what VI did to you.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We should just continue the vacation like normal. If not, I got the portal keyed to the wrist watch of all of us. Just tap it and any of us can activate it and go
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Good." *sits down for breakfast* "I made sure to order the variety sausage platter, Si."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Ah. *She glances at Charlotte, the two sharing a look* Well, you certainly seem to mean well.
<Seraphna> Jaime> You’re another version of the woman I love. I like to give friendship a chance as much as possible.
<DeathStar> *Ren muches on pancakes*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well, you may leave the data. I'll be sure to look at it. *She stretches her body, like one who is planning to swim*
<Seraphna> **Jaime smiles and sets it on a hand that forms from the sand** Sure.
<DeathStar> *The Noire eyes the sand and takes it*
<DeathStar> <Noire?< *eyes it for a trap*
<Seraphna> **It’s a normal data crystal**
<DeathStar> *She pockets it*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Anyway, I’ll leave you to enjoy your vacation. **she smiles** If you’re interested in getting to know me without combat scanning, I’m around~
<DeathStar> *Adeline studies Jaime, then nods once before taking her swim*
<Seraphna> **Jaime then speeds away, gliding over the sand like ice**
<DeathStar> *jumping ahead since time is low, the group continues to enjoy their vacation - no attacks rain down and nothing evil happens. They encounter the others a few more times, enjoying their vacation, before they return back to Asteroid C in a few days*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well. I'll keep this reality marked but if that Adeline owns a hotel there we might want to be wary. Even if it's the only Jarivan left in reality
<DeathStar> *she marks the reality down as "dangerous"*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Yes, unfortunately..."
<Seraphna> Jaime> If there’s another me there I probably already own property there too.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Still can't believe you went and talked to her
<DeathStar> *Ren shakes her head*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Now she's really going to keep an eye on us.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Avoiding people and assuming the worst is how the old guard made most of their enemies.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We'll see. At least we got some R&R in.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...I would also point out that they were the belligerents in our conflict."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Besides, the longer you wait with Adelines, the worse the outcome is guaranteed.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> This Adeline has a reality army
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Don't forget that.
<Seraphna> Jaime> And no reason to fight her VI conditioning.
<Seraphna> Jaime> So I gave her a key to independent thoughts.
<DeathStar> <Ren> You know, she ... might be .... nevermind
<Jackieness> <Noire> "You're assuming she even has VI conditioning."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Most realities are branches of our own timeline. So yes.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Yeah. Her Charlotte is pretty twisted. .. *winces saying that* And we know Charlotte has ties to VI. I'd try to learn what deviation her Charlotte has and we might know what deviation that Adeline has
<DeathStar> <Ren> The two seem pretty tight
<Seraphna> Jaime> The confirmation for me was how she had to think of the name Adeline.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Ah, okay. I have to take your word
<DeathStar> <Ren> I only caught a bit of the conversation
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...anyway, keep monitoring the situation. The rest of us return to our daily lives until the next mission comes up."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Yeah, I can’t be certain without a direct scan but the origin of my Psionics would be problematic.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Right. I'll be here and keep people updated.
<DeathStar> *Ren nods* I'll go see MY Charlotte
<DeathStar> *She heads on out*
<Seraphna> Si> Fuuuu~
<DeathStar> *Taiga feeds Si carrots*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *heads for the portal back to Earth*
<DeathStar> *Covered in meat juices*
<Seraphna> **Si fuuus**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I remember a time you talked more
<DeathStar> -END-
* DeathStar changes topic to 'Season 3 | Tuesdays | Phase 1 | Reality Strikers Session 54: TBD -- July 19th - July 26th'
Session Close: Mon Jul 18 00:00:01 2022