The Alien Wars 6: Fumoffu

Progenitor War Prelude: Higher Plane Ducks

Session Start: Sun Aug 18 17:58:53 2024
Session Ident: #fumoffu
* Now talking in #fumoffu
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-761.12.15 - 7 months after the last Fumoffu
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *Adeline sits on the bridge while it hovers in front of the gate that has is about to go through the test runs to see if they can re-connect with the Mirror Universe. Taiga is out there at the gate itself with her crew, while Adeline is monitoring everything. Ao leans against Adeline's seat*
<DeathStar> <Ao> So with this done everything with Nyx is over?
<Seraphna> Jaime> That’s the dream.
<DeathStar> *Ren leans back in her chair, monitoring for any threats*
<Seraphna> **Jaime sets the Jikuu plushie in Jikuu’s chair**
<DeathStar> <Ao> So what's the plan after this? Go to a Cartel beach?
<Seraphna> Jaime> I was thinking a holiday with the wives.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Personally, I'm not satisfied - we've found little to nothing about the mind Charlotte connected to. We have no idea what the twins are up to.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *has her ship doing lazy circles around the PAX as if she were bored but didn't want to miss the gate*
<DeathStar> *Taiga comms them* I'm powering up the gate now.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well, we try to enjoy what little breathing room we are allowed before someone ruins it.
<DeathStar> *the PAX monitors as the gate powers up properly, forming a connection to the mirror universe* <Taiga comm> Connection established. We can send those who came here back home now
<DeathStar> *Taiga powers the gate back down*
<Seraphna> Jaime> I see.
<DeathStar> <Fate> Personally, now that this is finished, you might want to worry about a few other things than chasing after phantoms in space
<Jackieness> <Noire> *comm* "Was that it? No fanfare?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga on comm> What where you expecting? Some monster to come through?
<DeathStar> *she can be seen floating back toward the PAX*
<Seraphna> Jaime> What’s coming, oh Fate?
<DeathStar> <Fate> Your allies in the Alliance such as the Cartel, the Erusians, and especially the Tsivrixsh have changed much, especially the past few decades. It might be time to find where the Suisen Empire stands in universe and with them - just because you're allies or in good standing, doesn't mean the others have not been changing
<DeathStar> <Fate> And I sense an ill wind still out there.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *brings her ship back into the PAX hangar*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Indeed, I suppose we should begin to evaluate how our efforts over the years have played out.
<DeathStar> *Ao rests her hands on her chin* I don't suppose we can play the we been saving the universe card
<DeathStar> *under
<DeathStar> *Taiga arrives in the hanger and shakes her long hair, which has streaks of white like Cheryl* <Taiga> I swear, Noire, you are the most restless person I know
<Seraphna> Jaime> We can to an extent.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *steps off of her ship* "Mmmmm...alas, its in my nature."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I should make you my assistant then, I guess.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Though many worlds will be more concerned with their own growth and survival. We’ll have to show we mean to improve everyone’s lives.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Suisen lives, or EVERYone's lives?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Everyone’s.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Your assistant?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> They might not like you meddling. Hell, I doubt Aya would like tht and she runs Earth
<DeathStar> *Taiga walks toward the bridge* Sure, I'm without an assistant for building stuff right now
<Seraphna> Jaime> Perhaps I’m using strong language. We merely have to show we wish to help. We wouldn’t force it.
<DeathStar> *Adeline seems to be distracted during this conversation*
<Seraphna> Jaime> I believe the Cartel uses similar messaging, with a price attached.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *walks along with taiga* "You do realize that I am a dark battlemage, do you? I am neither a scientist nor an engineer."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Oh I'm sure I can find a means for your talents.
<DeathStar> *steps onto the bridge and find a spot to sit, leaning back*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Color me intrigued then."
<Seraphna> **Jaime gently eyes Adeline as she talks, a light thrum of power coming from her**
<DeathStar> *Adeline seems to be running through their agents out in deep space*
<DeathStar> <Fate> Problems?
<Seraphna> Jaime> An ill wind perhaps.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Someone has been using our funds, mainly Fumoffu's funds. I'm trying to trace who has been tapping into it. Right now they're near Cartel space, but they've also been in the Unknown Regions
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Whoever it is, their ship can travel rather quickly to go there and back to Cartel space
<Jackieness> <Noire> "What? We have funds beyond pizza money?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Embezzlement, Thena doing wild shopping sprees, or someone got my PAX Black Card?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Why don't we have any kind of security worth anything?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Yes, mother set aside a large sum of money to fund Fumoffu back in the day.
<DeathStar> <Ren> It's funding is also tied to the Strikers
<Seraphna> Jaime> We have the finest security chief of our time.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Then why is the money going missing?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> And she’s fluffy.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *dot eyes* "...that means they have gotten into the vacation money!"
<DeathStar> <Adeline> It's because either 1) Someone hacked into the money or 2) Someone high up in the club is using it
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well, clearly - I am here
<DeathStar> *She motions, almost lifelessly*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That first one leads back into what I was saying."
<Seraphna> Jaime> I believe Thena was the treasurer though.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Was she?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> If it's Thena, I still don't see her using the funds
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...who would make Thena the treasurer?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> She supplied most of the initial funds.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> But if someone is using the money, we can trace it. Hold on
<Seraphna> Jaime> Being almost as independently wealthy as the Empire. Due to all that idol work. And there being a dozen of her.
<DeathStar> *Taiga moves over to the computer and begins to do something* Or I can cut them out
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Which do you prefer?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Let’s trace.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "We can't do both?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We cut them out that will alert them
<Seraphna> **Sephie walks in wearing shiny new glasses and a nice dress, taking her seat by Adeline**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> But I can
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Trace first."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...i'd rather find them."
<DeathStar> *Taiga begins to use her backdoors on the funds* They're here. *she brings up the Cartel world* And before that. *She brings up a world in the Dark One territory that the info lists a trading hub*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> So
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Cut off or hold off until we arrive>
<Seraphna> Jaime> Let’s see who we find.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... I've been there... and made a stopover on the Cartel world."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I will procure us one of the Squalls
<DeathStar> *Adeline moves off*
<DeathStar> *Ren glances at the gate; traffic is already lining up to return to the Mirror Universe and it looks like MW people are preparing to return, judging by the wait times*
<DeathStar> *she looks to be in a bit of a mood eyeing the gate as she stands up* Who all is coming?
<Seraphna> Jaime> It’s going to be nice having easier access to Gnome and Terra.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I will go. Jikuu is here after all.
<Seraphna> **Jaime has the Jikuu doll nod agreement**
<DeathStar> <Fate> You know. One day Jikuu is going to sneak off to have an adventure
<DeathStar> <Fate> I forsee it
<Seraphna> Jaime> I half think she already does and just monitors via the doll.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I want to see who the hell is stealing our money."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm....are we sure Jikuu isn't the one who took our money?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> But the doll is present so much people sometimes think she is the doll.
<DeathStar> <Fate> Are you slandering my Jikuu's name?
<Seraphna> Jaime> I would never slander my sister. I admire her adventuring.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...it would fund a good time."
<DeathStar> <Ren> The way you phrased that just now
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... seriously?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> It is in the spirit of our mother.
<DeathStar> *the A.I Erevis sparks to life, at hearing her name* <Erevis> You want a good time?
<DeathStar> *the little fairy device twitches*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Later dear mother.
<DeathStar> *Ren just steps out, feeling a headache*
<DeathStar> -HOP-
<DeathStar> Location: Squall Ship 14
<DeathStar> *Adeline, Ren, Taiga, and Fate all come board; at the helm is Cheryl of all people, making Taiga and Ren blink* <Cheryl> Adeline said you might need some back up, and I was bored
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm....see? Cheryl would get where I come from." *along with the group*
<DeathStar> *Fate finds a spot to sit down while Ren leans back in her seat* <Cheryl> Also I can pick up some animals while there. *She adds*
<Seraphna> **Jaime sits, Kaelan joining them**
<Dias`> *beside her is Chad who looks focused on the terminal infront of him*
<DeathStar> *Cheryl takes them out and inputs the location Adeline gave them*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Chad’s still alive?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *sits down* "Mmmmm...KAealan is here. Oh, goody."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> He might outlive many of you
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I know you missed me Noire dear.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... can you not?"
<Dias`> *Chad slowly glances at back at Kaelan* Why would I be dead?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> You’re like, 200.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I know you two are tsundere for each other but you should move on to another state of emotion
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Like the stabby state
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...as-if I am 'dere' for her."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> **pulls a Yandere from he lr tails and puts her on her lap**
<DeathStar> *Cheryl jumps them and they arrive at one of the Cartel's largest worlds for trade and putting a legit front up*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> They never appreciate me Su.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hm. Remember kiddos, no fucking around here
<DeathStar> <Sudako> I appreciate you
<DeathStar> *glares at the others*
<Dias`> <Chad> They don't tolerate it.
<DeathStar> <Fate> I do not mind you
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Understood, spend no money."
<DeathStar> *Ren indicates she's okay either wa*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "And break no laws."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Thanks Fate.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I wasn't planning to."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Kaelan is Kaelan. I wouldn't change anything
<DeathStar> <Ren> So keep a low profile. Got it.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I suppose I will behave.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "If you behave the entire time... I shall... allow you to update my wardrobe."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> **gasps**
<DeathStar> *Cheryl talks to the Cartel spaceport master, answering honestly about everything - they're there on Suisen business and that they're looking for someone. And to do some business (at least Cheryl is).
<DeathStar> *Aftre finishing, Cheryl brings them down to the assigned port*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Remember, behave."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Did we have to tell them why we're here? <Cheryl> They'd be watching us anyone on this world
<DeathStar> *anyway
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It's not one of their smaller one
<Seraphna> Jaime> Plus I’m here.
<Dias`> <Chad> Correct. Jaime threw up a red flag because her profile.
<Dias`> <Chad> Best to just follow their laws here.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Oof."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It might not be a good idea to do a large group.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...this will make it harder to move around."
<DeathStar> <Fate> I can remain behind and watch the ship
<Seraphna> Jaime> I forget if I bought an area here for Suisen. Adeline?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> On this particular world? I know you have Jarivan property
<DeathStar> *Adeline scans what Cartel property Jaime has*
<Seraphna> Jaime> We should remember to get an outpost in any trading center they have to keep friendly.
<DeathStar> *Adeline reads the address to Jaime*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I have a store here… or at least one of my girls does.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> We have branches in nearly every port worth being in these days.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So the store is your like embassy?
<DeathStar> *Cheryl looks at her with an odd look*
<Seraphna> Jaime> I think they may be seperate.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Clearly part of KAelan's franchise efforts."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I guess my stores are a sort of embassy seeing as the clan runs them.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Dark Foxes, all across the galaxy.
<Dias`> *Chad looks over at Cheryl as he stands up, grunting slightly* I've got the address for the store.
<DeathStar> *Ren gathers what she thinks they'll allow for protection and steps out*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Alright. Where do you want to go first? Where the funds were spent or ...your story embassy?
<DeathStar> *store
<Seraphna> **Kaelan and Jaime move to step out, the two not reliant on gear much**
<Seraphna> Jaime> Funds.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "We could split up... one group goes to the store and puts on a show, while the other group searches."
<Seraphna> Jaime> We can rest at either property after.
<DeathStar> <Ren> How do you want to split up?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I can go to the embassy
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Store. Thign
<DeathStar> <Ren> I rather keep on the trail of the money.
<Dias`> <Chad> I'll go with her. I'll have an Id go with you guys just incase.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... Kaelan obviously has an itnere tin the store. jaime would not be out of place going to the embassy. Those are the only two who specifically need to go to each place."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I just want to get this over with."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I’ll guide them to the shop I suppose. I can always hop Noire’s shadow later.
<DeathStar> <Ren> The thief has really ticked you off, huh?
<DeathStar> *she pulls Charlotte close to her by the waist, looking more alive than she has all trip, smiling at her*
<Seraphna> Jaime> I will go with those seeking the thief. I will have the embassy prepare for us.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Then let us begin."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Right
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Group A (the group not going after the thief)
<DeathStar> *Taiga and Cheryl eye the area of property that belongs to the Suisen that Jaime bought a while back. It might be in prime territory to be noticed, but the building looks small*
<DeathStar> *At least Kaelan's shop near it looks to be much bigger*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> The Suisen Embassy looks to be .... *peers at it*
<Dias`> <Chad> Hmmm. To think it's smaller than the shop. *He glances down at his wrist briefly.*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Maybe you can swap with the fox
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mayhap were employing some of that expanded inner space.
<Seraphna> ((Scratch that))
<Seraphna> **Kaelan muses** They likely use a teleporter.
<DeathStar> *Taiga gets them into the embassy area after showing her the ID to the person inside*
<Dias`> <Chad> Here I thought maybe this was just modesty.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> My shops connect through darker means.
<DeathStar> *pictures of Jaime and Jikuu all over the walls can be seen*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Modesty...?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Huh… I doubt they decorate here. Or Jikuu has interesting tastes.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> You're referring to the regal pictures of her
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Personally I think the ones with you scowling down at us is much more intimidating
<Dias`> <Chad> That they didn't want a big building, Cheryl. But listening to the others, they're surprised it's this small.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> We could do such better pictures with the model team.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I wonder who purchased the building. Jaime or Adeline
<DeathStar> *she whispers*
<DeathStar> *as they talk, there's a knock on the door* <Male> Excuse me, am I interrupting something?
<DeathStar> *Male Voice
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Hmmm, well Jaime normally… oh hello.
<DeathStar> *standing at the door way is Will Spade, along with someone that looks exactly like Adeline almost. The two stare at the group, wearing business suits*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan leans over and sniffs to see if it’s Libbie and Wade**
<DeathStar> *Will raises an eyebrow at Kaelan, then slowly dusts himself off after being sniffed* <Will> We are not them
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Ah, you’re the other two.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Faring well?
<DeathStar> <Will> We stopped by to greet the Empress, but I see she is not here.
<Dias`> <Chad> Adeline, most likely. *He whispers back*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> She’ll be by soon if you want to wait.
<DeathStar> *The two look at each other at that suggestion, probably exchanging words mentally*
<Dias`> *Chad glances at the two, not paying them too much attention*
<DeathStar> <Will> As much as that would be our pleasure, we are quite busy with another matter that has cropped up. *a business card slides into his gloved hand and he offers it ot Kaelan* Here. Please give us a call if the Empress is interested.
<DeathStar> <Will> We would love to show her the city and take her out to dinner.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> They’re out on club business. I’ll see she gets this.
<DeathStar> <Will> Ah, your little club that you all like to play ghost games in. Well, far be it that I get in your way. Try not to get eaten in the city this time.
<DeathStar> *he sets sets the card down the desk and moves to leave with the woman*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Thank you. **she takes the card and it seems to vanish into some foxfire**
<DeathStar> *Cheryl and Taiga seem to be observing until they're gone*
<Dias`> <Chad> Seem's they're future sight is well focused ond strong.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I just don't like the idea they're working for the Cartel instead of in the Cartel's jail
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Intersting that they came direct. Slightly more interesting that they came too early.
<DeathStar> *Taiga sits down to hook into the embassy's computers to monitor the money situation incase the team needs her*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Maybe Adeline’s presence throws them slightly off.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Personally, I think they didn't want to run into Adeline and Jaime
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hence coming here
<Seraphna> Kaelan> But why offer to meet then? **she looks perplexed**
<Dias`> <Chad> I don't like it either, but they also don't seem to care too much about my business.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I married into an interesting family.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If I had to guess - and Chad can corrct me if I'm wrong
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Appearances. The Empress came here. You have to at least offer to meet with her
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Which means they have to be somewhat high in the food chain
<Seraphna> Kaelan> You know Jaime. She probably wants them all to get along. But Adeline isn’t happy they exist.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> She might start an incident if they encounter each other
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> She might need to be muzzled.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> True, let’s nudge them towards ignoring them.
<Dias`> <Chad> Cheryl's not wrong. They wouldn't be here if they were lower in the food chain. And considering they have the authority to reach out for a meet and greet means someone higher up is working with them.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> This is becoming a headache. Lets hope it doesn't get in the way of what's important - my animal collecting
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Not too surprising. Anyone can see they have value.
<DeathStar> Location: Group B (Thief Hunters)
<DeathStar> *Ren stops in front of where the funds were spent - it looks to be a store tucked away in an alley, away from the big flashy stores*
<DeathStar> *it doesn't even have a readable sign*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Hm
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...a literal backalley establishment."
<Seraphna> Jaime> This reminds me of that Famfrit shop in brown level.
<DeathStar> *Ren steps inside and it looks almost like a pawn shop of sorts, with the items being a mishmash of stuff. The store owner eyes them from behind the counter, a camera facing them and it's clear he has a weapon back there. The shelves seem to have all sorts of items, dating back decades, some even to the Ridiarum War era, and there's even items from the Unknown Region on there, with Dark One stuff and Templar swords*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Why do I feel like we won't get any information here?"
<DeathStar> *there seems to be all sorts of races' items here*
<DeathStar> *Ren holds a gadget that looks to be Cartel in nature from the Ridarium War era* This is older than me. What the hell?
<Seraphna> Jaime> We’ll get something interesting at least.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Some of this is surprisingly worth a lot
<DeathStar> *she kneels, eyeing the stuff from the Unknown Regions*
<Dias`> <Id> Especially to the right buyer.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I wouldn’t be surprised if there was an original Omega Coke stand in here.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm..." *browses the Dark One items*
<DeathStar> *Noire would see what looks to be a relic or two, a staff and an axe, and what looks to be bowls and spoons, and a very damaged book/tome*
<DeathStar> <Taiga on comm> Alright, the purchase date was early today
<DeathStar> <Taiga on comm> That should help narrow things down a little
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks at the book to see if its anything useful*
<DeathStar> *it looks to be older than a lot of what Andrea has, but due to the damage it would need to be restored to really bring out both the power and the words on it*
<DeathStar> <Taiga on comm> Sadly I can't tell what was bought, just that it was expensive
<Seraphna> Jaime> We could ask.
<Dias`> <Id> They most likely won't tell you. Privacy and all that.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *picks up the book and goes to the counter* "Mmmm...damaged book. How much?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> We could ask with money.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Maybe Jaime could bully with her status
<Dias`> <Id> Well that is an option also
<DeathStar> *The owner studies the book* It's a one of a kind, even with the damage. Extremely rare. *he names something to the tune of 100,000 credits*
<DeathStar> *The owner makes sure to keep Noire in frame of his camera while making the transaction*
<Seraphna> **Jaime moves over, taking out a credit chit first.** I would like to inquire about an earlier purchase.
<DeathStar> *The man eyes Jaime, making sure she's in frame too* Earlier purchase?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks aside* "...and how would you know its so rare since its so damaged?"
<DeathStar> *Ren walks over to Charlotte, holding something that looks super clunky and holds it up to her*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What about it?"
<DeathStar> <Man> Because it came from a tribe of ancient Dark Ones that were wiped out. This book is all that remains of them. It was rediscovered by the two remaining ones that were out there. It's that old.
<DeathStar> <Ren> If I'm looking at this right, this is a psi-on enhancer for psionics. And it can protect the mind. *it looks ancient* It looks like it might be Erusian tech
<Seraphna> **Jaime shows him the purchase record** This one.
<Alicia> * Charlotte seems conflicted now
<DeathStar> *it looks like it hooks up to to the mind like a circlet*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I can put it back on the shelf I guess
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Oh, is that so? Still, in its damaged state... half the named price, tops."
<DeathStar> *The man eyes the record, then eyes Noire and Jaime* Who are you two and why do you want to know about my earlier customers?
<Seraphna> Jaime> I would be the owner of the account that the customer paid with.
<DeathStar> *Adeline shows the man the Suisen information*
<DeathStar> <Man> .... The price is... already discounted... *he begins slowly, looking nervous now*
<DeathStar> *shifting behind his counter, eyeing all of them in the store now and seeing where they're standing*
<Dias`> <Id> You do not have anything to worry about. They're just trying to track down who used their funds illegaly.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *twitches in irritation* "...I don't have the asked for sum..."
<DeathStar> <Man> ... right. One moment. I will check to see who bought it. *He moves into the back*
<DeathStar> *Ren moves over to Noire*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Here, Noire.
<Seraphna> **Jaime sets the needed credits down**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I guess at this point, it's a bigger risk letting just whoever buy this..."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm?" *looks at the others* "..is no one going to watch the back door?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> At lot of these items in here are dangerous
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I got a psionic lock on him
<Alicia> * Charlotte, after using future-vision to ensure that it won't break or anything, tests the device.
<DeathStar> *Ren keeps close to Charlotte; the enhancer portion indeed seems to help increase her psionic reach as well as her other powers; not to the degree whatever the vampire gave her, but it boosts it. The other portion, if used, completely mutes her psionic ability so she it's like she's gone mentally - a blank in it*
<DeathStar> *The man comes back a moment later with a datapad and hooks it up to the monitor, as well as setting down a piece of paper with a signature*
<DeathStar> <Man> The signature of the person
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...and as for the book... I have been spotted the required funds."
<DeathStar> *The man hands Noire the paperwork to sign. Ren glances at the person's signature* <Ren> .. that's impossible
<DeathStar> *she eyes the item the person bought and their signature/name*
<Dias`> *Id floats up above Ren to see it
<Jackieness> <Noire> *goes through the paperwork*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I... hope I don't regret this, but in the name of improved relations... I would like to purchase this, also."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hmmm. **eyes the info**
<Alicia> * Charlotte looks at the signature while doing so
<DeathStar> *it's Taiga's signature - perfectly done, and they seem to have bought a few things - a massive psionic expander like Charlotte has, a Dark One relic that has only amplifier, and the same materials used to creature Wind's cage*
<DeathStar> *maybe even parts of the cage itself*
<DeathStar> *the signature - Taiga Mizukaze*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I recognize mom's writing. Who could fake this so well?
<Dias`> <Id> The Higher Taiga.
<Seraphna> Jaime> You know…
<DeathStar> <Ren> Hm. *the man gets the screen up and Taiga and Si pop up*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Our Taiga is missing something rather important.
<Dias`> <Id> I could. Winters could.
<Seraphna> Jaime> That. The rabbit.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Ah?"
<DeathStar> *Taiga seems to be talking to Si about something, motioning as they purchase their stuff*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Si’s her shadow after all.
<DeathStar> <Ren> So what, who's the Taiga with us right now?
<DeathStar> <Ren> That's been working on the mirror gate?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Well, guess we have to check on the gate before use."
<Dias`> <Id> It's already being geared up to being used if not used already.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> ... *checks* That might be a little too late. People have been going back and forth for the last few hours. <Ren> ... Astra is okay, right?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...perhaps this Taiga is not ours and merely tricked Si."
<Dias`> <Id> The curious part is, if this is our Taiga and Si, then she would know about this other Taiga, correct?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I don't think Astra's using the gate."
<Seraphna> Jaime> I think we’re okay. Adeline had full view on the gate and its functions.
<DeathStar> *Adeline checks where Taiga is at* It looks like Taiga left the comm. She was listening in
<Dias`> <Id> Listening in or not, this Taiga knew we were coming this way and even pointed us to this all.
<DeathStar> <Ren> True. She aided us every step of the way
<Jackieness> <Noire> "She even offered me a job to keep me from gettign bored again."
<Dias`> <Id> Quite the mystery.
<DeathStar> <Man> Uh... I don't know what's going on, but the customer said they were planning to go back to deep space after finishing up here
<DeathStar> *Ren hrms* Do we hope they're still on the planet or go to the Embassy?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...of course. We're taking up this good man's time."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hmm. A moment. **she closes her eyes and focuses, feeling out for Si and Taiga through the protocol**
<Dias`> <Id> Thank you for your assistance.
<DeathStar> *Jaime would locate nothing from Taiga,*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "So, are we heading back into space?"
<Seraphna> **Jaime focuses on Si**
<DeathStar> <Ren> Not yet. We need to find out if Taigafaux is on the planet. If not, then we need to have a chat with out Taiga
<DeathStar> *our
<Seraphna> Jaime> I sense none of Taiga’s alpha signature… I have a ping on Si. She is here.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well that's damning
<Dias`> <Id> Indeed.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Shall we go to her? **she primes a teleport**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...try to contatc Taiga first...I fear she may ne trying to confront Si and her doppleganger."
<DeathStar> *Ren touches ear* Lets see if we can reach them
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Group A
<DeathStar> *Cheryl is looking up good pet shops when Taiga comes from the back room, passing them*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Mmm? Something up?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> The others have located who is behind the theft. It shouldn't take much longer now
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Oh? Who is it?
<DeathStar> *Taiga grabs a bag and seems to space out a little when asked who*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> You okay there Taiga?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Hm? Yes. Taiga Mizukaze is behind it.
<DeathStar> *it's hard to say if she's saying it with irony or being serious*
<Dias`> <Chad> ...That would explain some things. *He studies her*
<DeathStar> *Cheryl raises an eyebrow*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You're behind it?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> So do I tie you up or use the fuzzy cuffs?
<Dias`> <Chad> You haven't been making copies of yourself, have you?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Hm. *she pauses, lifting her head* Copies. Heh. *glances to the left* You're very insightful, as always, Winters.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I knew there was a shortage of bunnies here.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> The problem is also that copies can't - or shouldn't - last more than a few weeks. Or problems arise. Ask mother there
<Dias`> <Chad> And one of your's managed to last longer than the two weeks. Through personal action or because someone decided to find a way to make them last long.er
<Seraphna> **Kaelan peers at Cheryl** Where is your bunny?
<DeathStar> *Cheryl taps her arm, studying Taiga's eyes*
<Dias`> <Chad> And I'm beginning to wonder if Si isn't behind this one lasting longer than it should.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well. I--- Hm. Si is where she should be. *clicks her tongue* Let me roll back tape some. *at that moment, Noire and the others begin comm Taiga, and she glances down* Ah. Here. *She hands it out to them* Take that for me
<Jackieness> <Noire> *comm* "Taiga, there is another you runnign about with Si."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Yes, I know
<DeathStar> *Taiga seems to be digging in her bag for something*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...any clue as to why?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> **comms** I have a lock on Si.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> If I had to guess and because I'm having trouble recalling things right now - which isn't surprising because I haven't slept much due to the gate project
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Si is either with the real Taiga, which is driving me crazy thinking, or I sent her to monitor the clone
<DeathStar> <Taiga> But I think there's something else I'm forgetting
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...what?"
<Dias`> <IdComm> If this is a clone, that what she purchased makes more sense.
<DeathStar> *Taiga plays with a white strand of hair thinking* I got memories of another me. It's like it's fighting with my own memories
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...ah."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...how did that happend and what are the implications?"
<DeathStar> *Cheryl sends the other team a text message*
<Seraphna> **Jaime checks the video and sends her the response**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well, the memories I'm sometimes recalling are being in the higher plane working on it. That would indicate they're Higher Taiga's.
<Dias`> <Chad> It would, yes.
<DeathStar> *the Taiga in the video has her normal hair color*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "No, its her typical hair coloration."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I see. Alright, thank you
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I think warping directly to Si might be a bad idea
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Come back here first
<Jackieness> <Noire> "We will be there." *looks at the others* "Jaime, task us to your embassy."
<DeathStar> *Taiga seems to be jotting something down on paper when the group arrives at the small embassy*
<Seraphna> **Jaime brings the group back**
<DeathStar> *it looks to be a map of the area*
<DeathStar> *the Erusian embassy is massive compared to their own*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Here. Jaime's ping put Si here. *she points at a building where the Cartel meet with VIP guests*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...why is she hanging out there?"
<Dias`> <Chad> Possibly to gather more materials. She came here to buy stuff.
<Dias`> <Chad> Most VIP areas like that have a certain level of...privacy that's afforded to their guests.
<DeathStar> <Ren> So she's smoozing with the Cartel? Wow
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We could too, if Jaime takes up the offer from the twins
<Dias`> <Chad> Connections in the Cartel can lead to many open doors.
<DeathStar> *she folds her hands, looking calmer now*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Otherwise, we can camp out at her ship. I think I located it.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Ah yes that card. Do you mind love?
<Dias`> *Chad looks over at Jaime then Adeline, studying her*
<DeathStar> *Adeline silently hands the card to Jaime* I can behave.
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods and gives them a call**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...dropping in unexpected could raise Taiga's ire if what she is about is sensitive."
<DeathStar> *a familiar voice answers* Hello, Jaime. *it sounds like Lenneth* Are you calling to set up an appointment with the Cartel?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Indeed. The Twins seemed interested in seeing us.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> They're interested in seeing quite a few of you. Hello, Charlotte. *She calls out*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I'll send the car around to pick you up.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Why are you here?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Lenneth decided to work with them since Jikuu never got over what she did…
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> And the worlds I oversaw can stand on their own, I decided to try to expand my horizons and work for the Cartel. See what it was like from the inside and what I could do
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I look forward to your arrival~ *she says overly cheerful*
<Dias`> <Chad> We should get going then.
<DeathStar> *outside a limo pulls up*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That was quick
<DeathStar> <Ren> It was like they were waiting
<Dias`> *Chad grunts at that as he makes his way to the limo*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...le's deal with this then."
<DeathStar> *Adeline seems to be making a face as she heads into the limo; inside is dress clothes if they want them, drinks and refreshments, etc*
<DeathStar> *Taiga takes a seat and looks out the window*
<Seraphna> **Jaime changes her own clothes into a fancy dress**
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Cheat
<Jackieness> <Noire> *climbs nto the limo* "Mmmmmm..."
<Seraphna> **Jaime smiles and fixes her hair up**
<Dias`> *Chad sits down as Id floats inside*
<DeathStar> *Ren drinks some from the bottle*
<DeathStar> *the limo drives across town*
<DeathStar> *the limo soon pulls into a beauitful building where Lenneth is waiting for them as two large bodyguards open the doors*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I am so glad you could make it.
<Dias`> *Id floats out past the two as Chad gets out, wincing slightly.*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Oh my, love the presentation, dear Sister.
<DeathStar> *she seems to be wearing a dark kimono as she bows to Jaime*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm..." *steps out of the limo*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Shall I escort you to the VIP room? <Taiga> ... *motions at the fact Si is above them somewhere*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Mmm, is that one of my line?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Please do.
<Dias`> *Chad glances at Noire* Try and keep your sharp tongue in check, Noire.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I do possess both tact and a brain, Chadwick Winters."
<DeathStar> *Lenneth walks along, then peers at Charlotte* By the way, Mrs Mizukaze, I am glad you could come too
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> We have been hoping to speak with you
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Is that so?"
<DeathStar> *Adeline looks around, her face emotionless*
<DeathStar> *Ren, Taiga, and Cheryl studying all the rooms as they walk by*
<Seraphna> **Jaime takes Adeline’s hand and twines their fingers**
<Dias`> <Chad> That's good to know.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Yes, we wish to discuss the Reds. I am told the Cartel has reached out to the Reds several times over the past few decades but your mother has not seemed interested. Perhaps you will be with our people.
<DeathStar> *they're guided into a beautiful meeting room, where a man is waiting to serve them drink and food if they need it*
<Seraphna> Jaime> **muses, keeping a bead on Si**
<DeathStar> *Si seems to be up one floor*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Is there anything else you all need before I go?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> We're great. Thanks. *heavy sarcasm*
<DeathStar> *she holds onto Jaime silently*
<Seraphna> Jaime> All of your personal time and hugs? **smiles warmly**
<DeathStar> *Lenneth gives a polite laugh, then steps away*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *adjusts her glasses then takes a seat*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We're here
<DeathStar> *she sips her drink*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Si is upstairs.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> How do you want to play this?
<DeathStar> <Ren> Be better to ask the Cartel to meet them
<DeathStar> <Ren> Then crashing the other room
<DeathStar> *Ren motions at others for agreement*
<Dias`> <Chad> It would be the smart play.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Agreed."
<DeathStar> *the door opens and Will and his sister step in, taking a seat; Adeline visibly has to restrain herself*
<DeathStar> <Will> Welcome, Empress Zhenmei
<DeathStar> *He bows his head just a bit, then nods to Charlotte* And I am told you are interested in talking about your group as well, Charlotte Mizukaze
<Dias`> *Chad looks up at the twins, studying them again*
<DeathStar> *The girl remains silent as ever, observing each of them from slightly behind Will. She seems to sizing each of them up*
<DeathStar> *Will however seems to be focused on the group, especially Jamie and Charlotte*
<DeathStar> <Will> Hm. *He then looks at Noire* I also have been hearing about your exploits, Madame Arakawa
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm? Is that so?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Greetings you two.
<DeathStar> <Will> The past few decades, a wandering Dark One coming in and challenging the tribes to see who the strongest was while traveling through the Unknown Region
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Rather one dimensional description of my activities."
<DeathStar> <Will> I apologize. I thought the Dark Ones valued strength
<Jackieness> <Noire> "My less enlightened cousins, perhaps... but I have also mapped a great deal of space, explored ruins, uncovered mysteries."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Mmm, strength comes in many factors.
<DeathStar> <Will> Indeed it does. Well, it sounds like your exploration will be a lot of help for many people learning the area, Madame Arakawa. *he turns to everyone*
<DeathStar> <Will> So what brings you all here today and how can the Cartel help you?
<DeathStar> *Adeline seems to be trying to get around the sister mentally, looking perturbed*
<Seraphna> Jaime> We’d like you to see the Mizukaze couple upstairs.
<DeathStar> <Will> Oh? *He sips his drink* Do you mind my asking why?
<Seraphna> **-you**
<DeathStar> *He studies Taiga over in the corner, then bck at them*
<Seraphna> Jaime> I can answer that question by pointing out one of them is here with us.
<DeathStar> <Will> I see that.
<DeathStar> <Will> Well, I suppose I can bend the rules, since part of their reason for coming was in part due to some of you here
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> That would be wonderful.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "And how is that?"
<DeathStar> *Will glances at Charlotte, staring into her eyes for a bit, then offers an odd smile* Oh, they're worried about you my dear. I can't imagine why. As well as others in this group.
<DeathStar> *he stands up* Please, follow me
<DeathStar> <Will> Perhaps after this is over, we can all have a proper talk, but something tell me you'll be running off again like the Suisen always does
<Seraphna> Jaime> We do enjoy our gallivanting.
<DeathStar> *The sister moves to the side to take up the rear while Will leads them to the stairs*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *moves along*
<Dias`> *Chad nods to Cheryl as he gets up and moves to follow*
<DeathStar> *Cheryl remains prepared for a trap, while Ren walks with Taiga, who comes out of her thinking lull to follow; they come up on what looks to be a massive room, the door closed and Will motions, stepping back* <Will> All yours.
<Seraphna> Jaime> **muses and opens the door**
<DeathStar> *inside there is food and drinks about, the equipment they bought off to the side. Taiga has cleared an area to workshop, but what she seems to be workshopping is ... a duck? The duck is wiggling in her hands, quacking and flapping, with an egg on her head. Si is off to the side when they come in and Taiga barely seems ot notice, adjusting her glasses intently at the duck* <Taiga> How the hell do you make this thing work?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...uhh..."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...has she not been sleeping well again?"
<Seraphna> Si> I think they work for crackers.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Taiga. Si.
<DeathStar> *Taiga rubs hre head, crushing the egg and makes a face, then reaches for some bread like items to give to the duck*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> ... huh?
<DeathStar> *she looks up*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hi.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> How the hell did you guys find me?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Your double helped.
<DeathStar> *The duck quacks threateningly at them*
<Seraphna> Si> Calm yourself, Chaduck.
<DeathStar> *the other Taiga takes a seat, looking tired. Taiga looks at the double* <Taiga> Shit. Why'd you do that?
<Seraphna> Si> I think it’s gone past it’s timer and needed to come back love.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "You siphoned off club funds, and that is what led us to this planet."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well that'd be a bad idea. It's a double but the mind inside is Higher Taiga's.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It's why I felt okay to let her do the gate
<Seraphna> Si> Swap a new double?
<Dias`> *Chad crosses his arms* And how did that happen?
<Seraphna> Si> She looks like she’s worn down.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I went looking for her to find help.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Turns out Chad had done a number on her. So for a quick fix I did that. It looked like it worked perfectly
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mm, well after we tracked your purchases I was able to ping Si. Since I copied her mother’s powers.
<Seraphna> Si> Fuuuu.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Also, you tracked my own fund purchases? That's cheating
<Jackieness> <Noire> "So don't harsh on Upper-ish Taiga. We already had another way to find you."
<Seraphna> Jaime> They were the clubs funds.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well, I re-opened the club 7 mins ago
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Me and Si are are on it
<DeathStar> *months
<Seraphna> Jaime> You forgot to have the treasurer sign off.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Si is the new treasurer
<Seraphna> Si> I promised to use only 10% on snacks.
<DeathStar> *Taiga examines the double and muses*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Club snacks are a valid purchase for club funds."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Anyway, I suppose you all want answers if you tracked me this far
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well we have acquired many questions.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "do indulge us, Taiga."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Lets get her to the ship and we'll put her on ice; I'll talk while we carry her and my stuff
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Chad and Cheryl should be looped in anyway
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "And please, sign off on purchases in future! I was worried about hacking!"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Oh great, this is something we're not going to like are we
<Dias`> <Chad> I feel a headache coming on.
<DeathStar> *the duck begins to flee out the door*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Ah! My duck!
<Seraphna> **Si starts putting stuff in subspace** Ren we got a chocolate fountain.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I need it!
<Seraphna> **Kaelan catches it in tendrils**
<DeathStar> *The duck quacks and flaps, and a strange egg plops down*
<Seraphna> Si> Bad Chaduck. No running.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...it laid an egg."
<Seraphna> Si> Taiga, Chaduck is a girl.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well... Yes.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Wait ducks lay eggs?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *just looks at Ren*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You've never heard of duck eggs before?"
<Seraphna> Si> Sorry Chad your legacy is a mom now.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Mind blown
<Dias`> <Chad> Don't care about legacies.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...I made you a duck egg omelet before, Ren. Why did you think it was called a duck egg omelet?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Ooooo. OOOOOoooo
<DeathStar> -Hop-
<DeathStar> Location: Squall
<DeathStar> *Higher Taiga is put into a capsule to help her out and Taiga's items are stored* <Taiga> Okay, so.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> After hearing Charlotte's description of what touched her mind, I decided I should look into it more, but I had the gate project that would take months
<Seraphna> Si> **provides background music**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> So Si and I went looking for my higher counter part. And we found her usin hre signature - but she wasn't in the best of shape like I said. There was no physical damage, but it was like she wasn't staying locked into our reality anymore
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm....due to the machinations of Upper Chad."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> So working on a time crunch, I made a duplicate and did a slaphazard job of getting her mind into it. It seemed to work, and I sent her to the gate job and I been looking into this ancient progenitor/dark on evil
<Seraphna> **Si pets the duck and changes to a mysterious track**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Well...she did a good job on the gate. She also asked me to be her assistant to keep me from becoming overly restless again."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> The problem is, I had no where to start. So I went to the Cartel. Since it appeard in the forest and it was under their jurisdiction. I won't go into the details - I can't really - but we struck a bargain and I got access to areas of interest in the Unknown Regions and in Cartel space here. I also wanted materials that could help against a progenitor and a dark one and been traveling to areas that were super old
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... Taiga, that sort of exploration is my cup of tea."
<Dias`> *Chad glances at Cheryl* I was right about the headache. *He glances at his Id* You're getting lazy on keeping me up to date on things.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well I have an idea of where to search next
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It's beyond even the Unknown Regions if we want to get a hit on super old ruins. So. I guess since I've been found out
<Dias`> <Id> It's hard to process everything when I'm as spread out as I am now.
<Seraphna> **Si makes the music epic now**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Si and I are heading to look for these ruins. Does anyone else want to help out?
<Dias`> <Id> Plus, you know I'm under instructions to keep you from spreading yourself to thin now.
<Dias`> *Chad clicks his tongue at that as he looks at Taiga*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Mmm, I’d love to. And I think we should rope someone else in.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... Taiga, we can use my ship."
<DeathStar> *Cheryl leans back* It sounds dangerous. This is what Fumoffu is going to become. Ruin exploration?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Thanks, Noire
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'll join you
<DeathStar> <Ren> But I do have a question - what's with the duck?
<Seraphna> Jaime> How long will such a trip take?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks over at Cheryl* "We're not the children who joined your special unit anymore, Cheryl."
<Seraphna> Si> You mean Chaduck.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> The duck supposedly has been touched by some alien mind much like Charlotte
<Dias`> <Chad> I'll need to see the files on this, Taiga. I'd rather not go in to something like this blind.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> And ever since then it was changed.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "The duck has."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> There's not a lot but I'll send you what we have
<DeathStar> <Ren> ...*eyes the duck*
<DeathStar> <Ren> What changed?
<Seraphna> Si> It lays dark eggs.
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... does Charlotte lay drak eggs now?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I don't lay eggs at all."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Dark eggs?"
<Seraphna> Si> That should be between you and your wife Ren.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We're going beyond even the Unknown, but with Noire's ship it shouldn't be so bad, but we'd miss Christmas
<Dias`> <Chad> I supposes it's only a matter of time before I get a message from my daughter and grand daughter. *He glances quickly at Id*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I think if you missed Christmas, Aya would have your balls
<Seraphna> Jaime> I will have to stay I think. But maybe we can lend you a princess.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We should do this after Christmas
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And it would give us more time to go over what data we do have
<Seraphna> Jaime> Yes. Christmas is sacred.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> For example, your theory of this being something as old as the progenitors
<Seraphna> Kaelan> We should rope Kyouki in too.
<Dias`> *Chad pauses for a moment* ...I didn't forget about christmas.
<DeathStar> *Fate wears an elf outfit*
<Seraphna> Si> Chaduck will look cute with a Santa hat.
<DeathStar> *the duck quacks and tries to eat Kaelan's clothes*
<Dias`> *Chad slowly eyes Fate appearing* So it's going to be one of those things then.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> One thing I do want
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Oh my. Have this. **she gives it a roll**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> If you can help me get my hands on them
<Dias`> *Chad looks at Taiga* What is it?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Charlotte encountered this being when her psionics were increased to the max, so whatever was 1) far away 2) is psionic in nature. We don't know how long we have until it comes to meet Charlotte in person, it's one reason I been scrambling but it took Adeline to shield Charlotte completely to make it vanish
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We'll need psionic dampeners for all psi users
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Just to be safe
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...Ren, charlotte... show Taiga wwhat you bought from that shop."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Yet you’ll also need a few if you are right.
<Dias`> <Chad> I'll build more of the ones I use for the Weapons.
<DeathStar> *Ren shows of the circlet*
<DeathStar> *Taiga glances at it* That's old tech with with Erusian in it
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It should suffice as long as you don't abuse the boost feature
<Dias`> *Chad glances at it as Id floats over it and begins scanning it*
<DeathStar> *the tech seems to have been made by using Erusian tech and combining it with technology to also amplify a psionic user's power, switching between dampening it to hide, then switching back to boosting with a swtich*
<DeathStar> *the amplifying seem to be Earth made*
<DeathStar> *only problem is it's old as hell*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Ah, when you say all psi users... you just mean the ones going searching, right?"
<Dias`> <Id> Interesting.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "As I recall, grandmother Setsuna's damper was also based on Erusian tech. Myria built it, I believe."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It'd be good to have some on hand at home, but the search party comes first yes
<Seraphna> **Si pets her duckie**
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well this must be based on that tech then
<DeathStar> *The duck quacks at Noire, as if challenging her and Char*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Are we sure this thing isn't a goose?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Geese are totally different."
<Seraphna> Si> But Duck works with Chad. Goose might not.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *glances over* "...it seems to have a Dark One mind in there...or at least an imitation of a Dark One persona."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Some poor Dark One got stuck in a duck?"
<DeathStar> *the duck flaps at Char, to intimdate her, or maybe it's a come on*
<Seraphna> Si> Chaduck… Chagoose?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> That'd be hell.
<Dias`> <Chad> If this thing seeds Dark Ones....*He rubs his face*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm..I wonder what might happen if I tries to absorb any lingering dark energy that it might possess."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You want to take the duck then?
<DeathStar> *She asks Chad*
<Seraphna> Si> Mine.
<DeathStar> *The duck eyes Noire, sensing the threat and flaps away, carrying Si down the hall*
<Seraphna> Si> Fuuuu
<Dias`> <Chad> We'll pick you up a pet on the way home.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That'd be nice.
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... my Si was ducknapped
<DeathStar> *Taiga
<Seraphna> Si> Chaduck chooses meeee.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "MAke sure it doens't take her off the ship."
<Dias`> *Chad looks at Noire* That might not be a smart idea. If whatever was put in that duck get's absorbed by you, there's no knowing what could happen.
<DeathStar> *Taiga follows, sending the data over to those who want it, looking like she has a migrane*
<DeathStar> *Ren turns to charlotte* Want to get food?
<DeathStar> <Ren> I want to try duck
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Yeah, why not?"
<DeathStar> -TBC-
* DeathStar changes topic to 'First two sessions will be prelude sessions to PW | Fumoffu Session 90: Progenitor War Prelude: Legends of the Hidden Temple | Fumoffu 25th'
Session Close: Mon Aug 19 00:00:00 2024