The Alien Wars 6: Fall of Eden / The Duality Wars

TAW Session 100 - Fall of Eden (1)

Session Start: Sun Apr 15 16:57:17 2018
Session Ident: #TAW-Session100
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* Topic is 'Session 100: Fall of Eden (1)'
* Set by Stretch!~Stretch@104-182-159-169.lightspeed.chrlnc.sbcglobal.net on Fri Apr 13 18:47:58
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* DeathStar sets Zephyr down as the item
* kalonZombie pets Zephyr's belly
<Xanatos> Zephyr Zephyr Bo Bephyr. Mi mo Mypher. Zephyr.
<ChadWinters> Stop.
<DeathStar> Alright
<DeathStar> Lets do this
<Xanatos> Chad Chad bo bad. Is a fucking cad.
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-637.8.20 - 1 week later
<DeathStar> Location: Underground Base
<DeathStar> 6* A week has passed, with Cheryl using Earth's superior technology to try to keep video feed on Yggdrasil on one screen, though there is slight delay now and again. Erevis is there, wearing her robes, and Cheryl is setting up stuff. Yuki is home, back finally on her homeworld, hands behind her head, with Ren hanging on her sister
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *sips a soft drink* I really missed this stuff
<Seraphna> * Cookie feeds Pepper various Earth treats, showing her the cool stuff.
<DeathStar> *Yuki offers Erica a pop drink*
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Why. The. Fuck. Would you leave this place!?
* ChadWinters works with Cheryl, helping set things up.
<Seraphna> Cookie> "H-Had to save the world. Also, found you."
<Sara> * Erica drinks
<DeathStar> *Yuki has Yurica in a baby rocker near them*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Eh? Ehh? Pretty, good, eh?
<Seraphna> * Angela hrms. "I suppose we could run side monitors to show various parts of what's going on in there at the same speed as out here when needed..."
<Sara> <Erica> It's not -that- much different from on Kumen, just less dirty
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, I think the monitoring systems are as up to snuff as they will be.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan glances around the office, standing by Erevis. Kane is helping Cheryl set up some of the monitors.
<ChadWinters> Other than the occasion delay, seem's like it's holding up well, all things considering.
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> I don't think anyone here's so good as to make more advanced stuff overnight.
<DeathStar> *Taiga studies the baby and coos at it*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, I think we should move onto problem number two. He's had time to recover.
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper oohs after trying some jello, leaning back slightly and making it wiggle.
<Seraphna> * Cookie watches with a slight blush.
<Xanatos> <Xan> 'He' being Destiny? Drasek is keeping an eye on him for us.
<ChadWinters> Still need answers from him. 6He looks over at Xan
<DeathStar> *Cheryl nods and heads for the high security prison area for the base. Fate is reading a book near the prison, and Taiga and Yuki follow. Ren peers around*
<Seraphna> * Coookie follows, Angela getting up to follow as well.
<DeathStar> *they find Cran trying to talk Drasek into opening the door*
<kalonZombie> 6*Mi'Na follows
<DeathStar> <Cran> Beer?
* ChadWinters follows with, rubbing his shoulder
<Xanatos> 6* Kane stays behind while Xan follows. Pepper slurps up the Jello and moves after them as well.
<Seraphna> Angela> "Alexander, pleasure to see you."
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Fraid I'm dry right now, mate.
<DeathStar> *Cran turns, pushing up his glasses and running his hand through his graying hair* I'm sure. Angela.
<Seraphna> * Sammael sighs and rubs her head.
<Seraphna> * Angela smiles, her words genuine as before.
<Seraphna> Angela> "You wanted to talk to Destiny?"
* ChadWinters glances at Cran then at Cheryl, seeing if she knew he'd be here.
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> <Say the word and I'll crush his larynx, dear>
<Xanatos> 6* Xan archs a brow at Cran, blinking a few times to glance between him and Cheryl.
<Seraphna> Angela> <We need to trust people when they say they're after another chance.>
<DeathStar> *Cheryl seems surprised, eyes narrowing as she pulls out a large card*
<DeathStar> <Cran> I do
<DeathStar> *Erevis tilts her head*
<DeathStar> *Yuki looks lost, not knowing who this is. Taiga whispers* <Taiga> Great grandfather
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> <Oh of course, but it's my job as a secretary to keep you safe. And while he deserves it, I'm still keeping an eye on him.>
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Ohhhhh
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Insane gu
<Xanatos> <Xan> Since you all don't seem shocked I expect him being around isn't a massive fucking problem?
<DeathStar> *guy
<Seraphna> Angela> "He helped stop the clone virus."
<Sara> <Erica> ..."Insane guy"?
<ChadWinters> And why do you want to talk to him?
<Xanatos> * Pepper eats on a lolipop, glancing around confused.
<Xanatos> <Xan> I guess this is a clone or a time displaced version of Alexander Cran. He tried to kill us multiple times over the years. His legacy also caused us massive problems.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *tells her the story of how he made a lot of clones and tried to kill her grandmother*
<Seraphna> Angela> "It's complicated, I think."
<DeathStar> <Cran> He did try to end our entire reality as we know it. Kaori managed to pervent that. I am curious after all
<DeathStar> *Cheryl keeps her face straight as the doors begin to open. Inside an anti-hyperspace field, Airell sits on a bench, looking at them all hannibal lecterish*
<ChadWinters> Your call, Cheryl.
<Sara> <Erica> As much as I love to punch things in the face, I do believe in the chance of redemption and rehabilitation of those who stray from their paths, as well...
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek steps in, short of the field. Pepper keeps back as not to get in the way.
* ChadWinters steps in after, crossing his arms as he studies Airell
<DeathStar> 4 Sessions Song 1 - Dangerous Music
<Xanatos> <Xan> I'm sure if he's freely here that this has been talked about a few times over now. So whatever. 6* He shrugs.
<Seraphna> Angela> "He sure seems displeased with the current outcome."
<DeathStar> *Airell rises and steps up to the field, touching it briefly, making his hand waver, being a field that makes hyperspace disperse*
<DeathStar> <Airell> Why am I alive?
<Xanatos> <Xan> How much do you remember?
<ChadWinters> Enough to expect he'd be dead at this point.
<Seraphna> Angela> "Because we're not monsters."
<DeathStar> *Airell's smile is cold enough to make ice brittle*
<DeathStar> 6* Fate leans over them to peer at him
<Xanatos> <Drase> Fair play, luv, but I'd put him down right now if you'd let me.
<Seraphna> Angela> "Everybody gets one, a chance to turn around and make something of themselves."
<DeathStar> *Airell spreads his hands* Go ahead
<DeathStar> <Airell> You have to lower the field though
<ChadWinters> Or we could just shrink the field.
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> No, I think we like it up
<DeathStar> *Cheryl peers at Chad, then ahead*
<Seraphna> * Cookie frowns. "I wouldn't need to."
<Xanatos> <Xan> So you have no remorse for your actions?
<Sara> <Erica> Breathe. Don't get wound up. *she notes delicately*
<DeathStar> <Airell> Hm. *he turns his back to them* Why would I have remorse? I lived by convictions and you won
<DeathStar> <Airell> You now deal with the future you have made
<DeathStar> *Yuki whispers to Erica* He seems even more arrogant now
<Seraphna> Angela> "Convictions driven by snakeface. Convictions that cost you the one you loved."
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<Sara> <Erica> I'd argue that we've all wanted a good future.
<Sara> <Erica> I'd also argue we all make choices we aren't proud of sooner or later.
<Seraphna> Angela> "Tell me Airell, was it worth it?"
<Xanatos> <Drasek> HE wanted a future in his image.
<DeathStar> *Airell clenches one fist, turning to Angela, as arrogant as ever* You are all like children. At least that Rada was more interesting
<DeathStar> *he sits down* <Airell> Is this where I tell you why I did what I did?
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Drop the field, luv. Let me end this.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek says, glancing to Cheryl.
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> It would be nice, yes
<Seraphna> Angela> "I mean, it wouldn't hurt to hear why you decided that everyone in the universe was yours to fuck with for your own ends."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *shrugs* The Geyze people wanted him alive
<ChadWinters> Erevis wanted him alive also.
<Orthogon> *Rada comes in from exploring Earth's surface, and walks in slowly, saying nothing*
<Sara> <Erica> We'll listen. Anger or no anger, we'll listen.
<Xanatos> <Xan> I think some of us were hoping for an ally against the other Erevis.
<DeathStar> *Erevis tilts her head, blinking*
<Seraphna> Sammael> "I'm rather surprised that imposter didn't fade during the incident."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Well maybe just me.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am curious if she vanished. All the others have
<DeathStar> <Erevis> But so far there has been no news from the PAX
<Xanatos> 6* Xan pauses and considers.
<ChadWinters> Then it's safe to say she's around still.
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> Maybe she's been here long enough to acclimate?
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah we definitely would've heard something by now, right?
<Seraphna> Sammael> "WE could attempt to contact them."
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> Trick the unicerse into thinking she's part of it?
<kalonZombie> *univers
<kalonZombie> *universe, dammit
<DeathStar> <Erevis> We will move on it once we have dealt with the threats in front of us.
<DeathStar> *Airell watches them, then crosses his arms* Very well, I will speak
<DeathStar> <Airell> If only to be rid of you
<DeathStar> *Yuki sips her soda, while Fate studies him carefully*
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> Ah, the old get them to talk by annoying them into submission routine.
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> Love that one.
<DeathStar> <Airell> I can be quiet a
<Sara> * Erica eyes Mi'Na.
<DeathStar> <Airell> I have nowhere to go but death
<Orthogon> *Rada stares at 'Airell', stonefaced*
<Sara> <Erica> <The man is broken and bruised, I don't know why they're expecting him to find a new purpose or lose his anger overnight, as it were>
<Seraphna> Amgela> "Go on, or we can have Angelos guard you next. It's a fate worse than death."
<DeathStar> <Airell> *closes his eyes, as if unbothered*
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> Just ask his wife.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... sigh. This is the 4th time he's clammed up
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It's getting old
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I think he's toying with us
<Orthogon> <Rada> Wait.
<Orthogon> <Rada> I have something I'd like to say to you. Whether you pretend not to listen, is of no importance.
<DeathStar> *Airell opens his eyes* Go on
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Maybe he has the hots for Rada. 6* He whispers loudly to Cookie, since he mentioned him before and is so eager to listen now.
<Orthogon> <Rada> Firstly...I'd like to thank you, because despite having tried to fool me, you've provided me a great opportunity to study this new universe, this planet...wonderful. That said...
<Jackieness> <Airym> *steps into the room and observes the goings on*
<Xanatos> (She)
<Orthogon> <Rada> I don't think you deserve even the slightest bit of mercy. I don't share your perspectives *looks around at the people in the room*
<Seraphna> * Cookie nods slightly.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Fair enough
<Orthogon> <Rada> It isn't enough to pass blame to some great other, some evil serpent.
<Orthogon> <Rada>* Takes out the photo from the locket*
<DeathStar> <Airell> *seems unphased, his face unreadable*
<Orthogon> <Rada> Nor do I believe this this is explanation enough for your motives.
<Xanatos> <Xan> I was hoping that the serpent was the cause of his...Destiny-ness. But that definitely doesn't seem to be the case. 6* he muses, more to himself
<Orthogon> <Rada> If you ever leave this place, I won't be just an idle observer next time.
<ChadWinters> It most likely preyed and fed upon his own desires, twisting it to what he is now. 6He notes to Xan
<Orthogon> <Rada> You'll die.
<DeathStar> <Airell> ... ha ha ha ha. *he begins to laugh, as if genuinely amused*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Pity.
<DeathStar> <Airell> Very well. I will talk now. Truly
<Jackieness> <Airym> "I am recording."
<DeathStar> <Airell> *chuckles, his face softer* ... the Progenitors are a race of morons
<ChadWinters> Won't argue that.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Can't say I would argue either.
<Seraphna> * Sammael frowns a bit.
<DeathStar> <Airell> We had reached the height of civilization, and thrown away our humanity and emotions to do it.
<Sara> * Erica sits and listens
<Xanatos> 6* Xan frowns slightly, glancing to Erevis.
<DeathStar> <Airell> .... and if you recall what Fate said, our branch would be cut off. The problem is, the serpent told me that we had been around for so long, with so many other races being brought up like us, that our primary branch was entirely like us
<DeathStar> <Airell> Our tree would be chopped off
<DeathStar> <Airell> This was revealed to me by the serpent, and I decided to save my wife, at least, since a few of us did have emotions, however basic - or maybe it was the challenge
<DeathStar> <Airell> It's hard to remember anymore
<Orthogon> <Rada> That has long since lost meaning to you by now, hasn't it?
<DeathStar> <Airell> The serpent was old and weak - it was from a point in the future of the tree. Which meant that I had succeeded in beinging the tree back, because it had a twig of it
<Xanatos> <Xan> Roll back a step. Why listen to serpent, exactly? If a snake started talking to me I'd kill it and commit myself to an asylum.
<Sara> * Erica eyes the others -- she has suspected all along that the serpent deceived Airell somewhat
<DeathStar> <Airell> A paradox. The serpent would be born at some point when the tree was born. And would come back to see the tree made
* ChadWinters glances at Fate briefly
<DeathStar> <Airell> The serpent's twig had power unlike anything I ever seen when I anaylzed it. And I used it as the foundation for Centerpoint
<Sara> <Erica> <Poor Kaori, a product of this man's hubris>
<DeathStar> <Airell> Which led to the fall of the Progenitors, splitting into the Dark Ones, and that led to a new branch and a new branch until this branch, where I began to repeating 99 times with you all with the serpent attached to me
<DeathStar> <Airell> I did not know the tree would be born with me failing. I was tricked
<DeathStar> *he laughs deeply*
<DeathStar> End Song
<Seraphna> Angela> "Your power used to further another's cause. I can relate to that."
<Jackieness> <Airym> "In theory, the serpent nice exists as well."
<Jackieness> nice == now
<Orthogon> <Rada> How could you have the power of centerpoint at your disposal and yet not realize that? *scoffs*
<DeathStar> <Airell> That is still the old serpent, keeping itself alive using me
<DeathStar> <Airell> Waiting to see it's younger self born
<Seraphna> Angela> "Absolute power corrupts absolutely... it also tends to make people blind as shit."
<Jackieness> <Airym> "What do you know of this serpent?"
<DeathStar> <Airell> If you think this form is strong, I shudder to see what it is like in it's prime
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Yeah it sounds like it's bad news and still out there.
<Orthogon> <Rada> I have read about this before...the story of the ouroboros. The serpent comes to recreate itself.
<DeathStar> <Airell> *shakes head* I cannot tell you much. But if it's out there, it will be waiting for lurking and biding it's time. Avoiding you. I can tell you little else other than that
<Sara> <Erica> A new threat on the horizon... tell me, Airell. Do you have any feelings toward it for tricking you?
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> Maybe we should deal with that?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Ouroboros..
<DeathStar> <Airell> .... *muses on that*
<Seraphna> Angela> "The serpent that eats it's tail?"
* ChadWinters glances at Cheryl. 1"Sounds close to that."
<Orthogon> <Rada> Precisely.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> .... *she steps out* Lets let him muse on that. *she pats Erica, hoping she seeded the eye of revenge in him*
<DeathStar> *idea
* ChadWinters moves out after Cheryl.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan watches him for a second and then moves out after the others.
<Sara> * Erica follows Cheryl out for now with the others.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "I must examine this new data."
<Sathen> *Kaylin stands outside of the door, glaring at it like she's glaring at Airell inside*
<DeathStar> *Zephyr is sitting at a monitor where politicans are debating what to do with Geyze and Kumen now that it's shown up*
<DeathStar> *many shouting that they should be forced to made into colonies*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> It's getting ugly out there
<DeathStar> *Cheryl lets out a breath*
<Jackieness> <Airym> *leaves the room as well*
<Seraphna> * Angela sighs as she comes out to hear that. "I see they're just as dumb as when I was President."
* ChadWinters glances up at the monitor, then Zephyr. 1"It was only a matter of time. Them staying where they are was a powder keg waiting to happen
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek waits for everyone to leave, then steps out and shuts the door, peering at him with a curious look before fully shutting it.
<Seraphna> Angela> "YOu can't just force a soverign state to be absorbed like that. Pure arrogance."
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> Oh no sweetie, they were much dumber when you were president.
<Orthogon> *Rada folds the portrait, tucks it in his pocket, and leaves*
<Kemonohime> <Hope> I doubt the other two are just going to listen for long.
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> You did a wonderful job of making them a tiny bit smarter.
<ChadWinters> You also can't trust them to be allies when you know nothign about them.
<Kemonohime> <Hope> It's not as if they're weak indigenous people.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I know that some of the politicans have gone to the planet
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I just hope it's going well
<Kemonohime> * Mijiyu narrows her eyes at Hope as if sensing a slight. Hope jerks. "Wh-What!?"
<ChadWinters> And that scares people. 6he looks at Hope
<Xanatos> <Xan> So what's the play, they're in this solar system so we suddenly have feel like we have rights to command them? Seems dumb.
<Kemonohime> <Hope> Everything scares people.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... I should probably go too. I used to be a politician. I might can help smooth things over
<Sathen> *Jelly sits in the room near Zephyr* Tell them to stay out of Sector 5...or unless they need the diversion.
<Xanatos> (- first have)
<Jackieness> <Airym> *moves in behind Erica* "Captain, what role shall we play in this?"
<Xanatos> <Xan> Oh? We're going on a trip?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *glances at Xan* Imagine if an invading force appeared in Sol, and took over a planet
<Seraphna> Angela> "For some reason a lot of Earth born politicians see Sol as their exclusive domain. No matter how many times we keep finding someone else was here before us."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That's how the politicians see it
<ChadWinters> Well, I'm more worried that if they dont' ally with us, the Suisen empire might take them under their wing.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm sure Dias is throwing his weight around but the President doesn't have final word
<Xanatos> 6* Xan nods to Cheryl after a second consideration. They fought wars over way less before.
<Seraphna> Angela> "But... it's their planets..." *rubs head*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It's their planets that took over two of ours
<Xanatos> <Kane> Replacing two of ours.
<Seraphna> Angela> "True..."
<Sathen> Jelly> Yeah...but was there anything even *there* before?
<Sara> <Erica> We've no proper knowledge of local politics. We will support if Yuki feels prudent. *she answers to Airym* She is the top authority right now, not me, to be honest, given the circumstances.
<DeathStar> *Erevis pats Xan and heads out*
<Kemonohime> <Hope> Sure beats erasing us.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *to Hope* You want to head out with Erevis you can
<DeathStar> Song 1
<Kemonohime> <Hope> Sure. I'll keep watch over her.
<Kemonohime> * Hope thumbs up to Zephyr.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Good luck. I'll join in a bit
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Well. We do have the Aquarius now. Hopefully no one tries to demand they own it now
<Xanatos> <Xan> Call us if anything changes. 6* He says before turning and moving after Erevis.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Admittedly, it would have been better had the two worlds and tree been placed in empty space."
<DeathStar> *Yuki refers to the Aquarius in the lawn*
<ChadWinters> If they can be convinced to join in as an alliance with Earth and that they wont' do anything negative, it'll help ease the politician's need to make them all theirs
<DeathStar> *Lorelei walks up with al lthe kids*
<Sara> <Erica> If they do, love? I'll punch them in the face
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Hi mom. Bye mom
<DeathStar> *she leads the kids for shuttles*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> .... *blinks*
<Kemonohime> * Mijiyu pauses and follows. Aschae snickers.
<Seraphna> Angela> "Umm... where is she going with that army of rugrats?"
<DeathStar> *Rachael seems to have supplies for years*
<Seraphna> * Truth carries Wyrd, and supplies.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> We're going to Yggdrasil to train for years! Like in an anime
<Xanatos> <Kane> Hm, brokering peace like that would be monumental for someone's political career.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> And protect it
<Xanatos> 6* Valen slowly pushes a box full of supplies, grunting.
<DeathStar> *Zegretta follows with dolls*
<Seraphna> * Kaelan follows with what seems to be half an armory.
<ChadWinters> 6Durt stands behind, carrying a bunch of stuff too. 1"Ugh, sure we don't need the other 8 fridges?"
<Seraphna> * Sia and Lia ride gloriously by hanging off Durt.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl watches Lorelei and the kids exit and peers at the others*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ..... I think Lorelei is going crazy
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin walks by and pauses.
<Jackieness> <Airym> *tilts her head to the side* "Indeed, tt would not be wise to allow these politicans the opportunity to claim the Yggdrasil."
<ChadWinters> You didn't know? 6He looks at Cheryl
<Seraphna> * MIchelle pauses, with Kellin.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Taking kids up to that tree
<Seraphna> Angela> "A bunch of Nues and even some of Ulieah's kids."
<ChadWinters> She's ambitious with her own plans. Sound familiar?
<Sathen> *Ori-fox rides along on Lore's shoulder*
<Xanatos> <Kellin> I'll keep her in check. I plan on taking trips back down to help Erevis and hang out with Ako. So if you need me to deliver stuff I can. 6* Then he turns and moves off with Michelle.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I suppose so. And it'll help keep people off of it
<Jackieness> <Airym> "What if the serpent is still hiding in the tree?"
<ChadWinters> For now. That's a lot of tree' to cover to keep people off.
<Seraphna> Michelle> "I'll time out reports so you guys are regularly updated... also so Mom and Dad don't freak."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... Good question. For now, lets check the shards and hand it out to people who don't have any
<DeathStar> *Cheryl heads to the vault
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I know Marcus used up his
<Seraphna> * Angela shrugs and follows.
<Jackieness> <Josephine> *is performing security checks on the vault*
<DeathStar> End Song
* ChadWinters rubs his face, nodding to Durt who nods back and moves off
<Sathen> *Jelly ponders this and follows along*
<DeathStar> *Cheryl uses her card and opens the vault, and when it opens, and opens the shard container, it's empty*
* ChadWinters moves with Cheryl.
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> Well shit. What happened?
<Seraphna> Angela> "That's not good, I take it?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ..... *there seems to be something left in it*
<ChadWinters> It's not reality ending. But it's not great.
<Sara> <Erica> Let me guess, the calling card of a Phantom Thief.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Huh?
<Sathen> *Rea stands near the vault door, having been there on and off since their return* Wait, when the hell?
<Xanatos> <Kane> ....
<Sara> * Erica has seen too many holovids
<DeathStar> *Cheryl pulls up a snake scale*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
<Jackieness> <Josephine> "what?" *runs in* "The security logs showed no one had been in or out since we lasts ealed it."
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> Well... shit.
<Seraphna> Angela> "Well shit. He even left us a calling card."
<Xanatos> <Kane> Is that a scale? 6* He leans forward slightly.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Apparantly it found a way in
<Jackieness> <Airym> "The serpent is evidently mobile now."
<ChadWinters> We should see if we can use that scale to try and track him.
<Seraphna> Angela> "We should let the other two groups know."
<DeathStar> *Cheryl tries to move the scale but it mostly crumbles*
<Jackieness> <Josephine> *frowns and pulls out a hand scanner, checking the vault for the point of entry*
* ChadWinters clicks his tongue
<Sathen> *Jelly steps up with a datapad and tries to scan the remnants*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yes. I think the Academy is the only one with any left.
<DeathStar> *Jelly would get all sorts of strange chronic field readings before it goes dead*
<Sathen> Jelly> And once again...I insist I actually get hazard pay this time around.
<ChadWinters> As long as the politician's don't find out about that, it won't be the end of the world.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Then that will be the next target, assuming it has not been pilfered already."
<Seraphna> * Cookie fumes a bit and muses. "Well tech works there now." *she sees if she can message someone there and sends a warning*
<Jackieness> <Josephine> "Slippery bastard... getting past my security protocols."
<Sara> <Erica> I agree with Airym's assertation on this -- unless they hit us after the Academy, of course.
<Sara> * Erica makes an odd face at having called this 'us', as she's not from here
<DeathStar> *Yuki's ears droop*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Yes, it is possible that the Academy has already been targetted."
<DeathStar> *Yuki hugs Erica, smiling*
<ChadWinters> I'd count on it.
<DeathStar> *Zephyr throws a bag over her shoulder*
<Sathen> *Jelly scratches his head and checks the datapad's reading before they died out* Chronic field based interference
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'll head over there soon. Anyone who wnats to come, can follow
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> *DS note*
<DeathStar> *the other date was 8.27 hopefully when doing the summary you see this*
<DeathStar> Date: 7.31.5992
<DeathStar> Location: The Academy
<DeathStar> 6* Cypher is there but Asarar has vanished, saying that she is reworking the bar. Cypher walks along the academy, talking with Chelsea.
<DeathStar> 6* Earth politicians seem to be arguing with Celes and a few other leaders, in an outdoor meeting, stating that they must become colonies of Earth due to appearing in Sol
<DeathStar> <Cypher> Seems intense
<Xanatos> 6* Simon stands nearby with his arms crossed.
<DeathStar> Song 2
<DeathStar> *Cypher turns to Chelsea
<Sara> <Chelsea> I wonder what's going on
<Sara> * She looks at Cypher
<DeathStar> <Cypher> ... so. I hear that Asarar is thinking of having the team becoming a bit more underground now that the world is safe. Going back to the original creed of what we were made for
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *sits at the meeting, keeping her face expressionless as she mentally pictures the politician's head popping from all their hot air*
<Seraphna> * Alita stands with Mykel, looking a bit put off from the demands.
<Sara> * Chelsea gives a small acknowledging nod
<DeathStar> <Cypher> Stealing from the poor and all that. I, however, was wondering if you wanted to quit with me
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia stands next to Mykel as well
<Sara> * Liana is near Celes, her own political stance being 'we don't even know each other well enough yet, but we could have a tentative alliance'
<Sara> <Chelsea> You want to get away from that, Cy?
<Sathen> *Mykel sits between them all, just listening for the moment to the politicians demands*
<Seraphna> Alita> "One has to wonder what the advantages are to this. ANd what we are expected to give up of our lives and culture." *she muses*
<DeathStar> <Celes> You're into ships and spirits
<DeathStar> *Cypher
<Sathen> *Maeryn just sits with her pets out near the open air meeting, her dragon ROAAARRRING at nothing into particular*
<DeathStar> <Cypher> We could join the Academy, or into one of the new teams forming
<Sara> <Chelsea> If you and BonBon would be more comfortable elsewhere, we will find our place. *she nods* My family...
<DeathStar> *the politicans jerk and one points at Celes and Liana*
<DeathStar> <Politician> Are you threatening us?!
<Sara> * Liana raises an eyebrow
<Seraphna> * Alita leans over and lets her lightest amount of pheramones calm the politician. "Nobody here is threatening anyone..."
<Sathen> *Mykel smiles sitting to one side of Celes and Liana* If there were to be any threats made, they would not be in the form of a pet dragon roaring...I assure you.
<Sara> <Liana> I merely believe dust must settle before a real choice can be made for any of us
<Sara> <Liana> We must learn more about each other's cultures and beliefs
<DeathStar> *Cypher hugs Chelsea* If you want to remain, I'm okay. But I'm happy with you, after all
<DeathStar> *Erevis and Xanatos arrive with Hope. Shade waves, with Vyvy*
<Seraphna> Alita> Yes... time to calm and take stock... we'd be happy to show you what wonders this world holds though. If we are to be one of these colonies, it would be good to know what imports and exports should be expected, no?"
<Sathen> Mykel> <easy love, no dosing the visitors>
<DeathStar> *the politicans agree to a recess and move off temporarily*
<Sara> <Chelsea> ...I admit that I do not really want to go back to a life of crime if there is another possibility left for me. Borboun died so that I could yet live. I doubt he would want Jewel to regain her reputation.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon stance remains tense, eyeing the politicans as they move off.
<Sara> Bourbon*?
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Nice move, sis. I was just gonna cast a spell to make them throw their lunch up as a distraction.
<DeathStar> End Song
<Xanatos> <Xan> They looked pretty on edge. Things not going well?
<Seraphna> ALita> "If you ask me, forming an alliance or becoming a colony is inevitable. We just need to ensure they don't try to take the planet from us."
<Sara> * Liana lets out a soft sigh
<DeathStar> *Max's sister sits down, letting out a breath*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I think you should not becoming a colony
<Seraphna> * Jaime peers around, having joined her parents.
<Seraphna> Alita> "Oh?"
<Seraphna> Alita> "Is there a better move?"
<Sathen> Mykel> But becoming a subordinate to another world? I don't think that will go over well with the Kingdoms.
<Xanatos> <Xan> There's really nothing to gain by joining them. Just someone to tell you what to do.
<Sara> <Liana> I agree with Alita that something will inevitably happen. But I believe we must find the solution that is mutually beneficial, rather than a solution of greed. Learning more about this new universe will be a great adventure for all of us from Geyze and Kumen.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You all have made treaties with each other, yes?
<Xanatos> <Xan> An alliance on the other hand could work out. With trade and knowledge.
<DeathStar> *Erevis sits down*
<Sara> * Liana nods. "Yes, we have."
<DeathStar> <Celes> Yes. Geyze and then Kumen
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *rises from her seat* "Bring out the refreshments for our... guests. Perhaps drink will settle them down."
<Sathen> Mykel> It took a lot of work to get the various Kingdoms to work together for mutual interest, getting them to give up their power for direction from people who don't understand us is too much to ask.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Same thing here, really.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> My suggestion is to think about taking it a step further. And declare it an Alliance
<Seraphna> * Jaime sits with Erevis.
<Seraphna> Alita> "Mmm, a strong foot, yes."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Offically bring both worlds together under one umbrella
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *steps away from the table* "I know I could use a drink."
<Sathen> Mykel> Perhaps start with a Mutual Non-Aggression Agreement?
<Sara> * Liana nods toward Mykel.
<Seraphna> Alita> "They're probably targetting us seperately already hoping to push out a deal."
<Xanatos> <Xan> You really want to get their attention? Lure them in with some talks about how your technology could help them build better weapons.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I agree. As long as you all remain as kingdoms
<DeathStar> <Erevis> They will try to pick you off
<Seraphna> Alita> "We will need to contact that curvacious puppy girl that runs the other side... Rikki?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *turns again* "A full alliance between Geyze and Kumen would provide more leverage against these politicians."
<Sara> * Chelsea eyes Cypher, not finding the weapon thing encouraging. She leads Cypher off to see more of the Academy
<Sathen> Mykel> Where is that Kumen President now anyway?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *to Sasha* It might. But if you do not do it now
<DeathStar> <Erevis> They will over months
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Pick at you, and pick at you
<Seraphna> Alita> "Probably dealing with the same with the Bigby man."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And seperate you - and other races will
<DeathStar> *Riki seems to be playing with flowers
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Once you are under one umbrella, you can then offer a treaty with EarthGov
<Xanatos> <Xan> Truth be told Earth is sort've on the outs with most everyone else right now. So they need allies.
<Sara> <Liana> In the end... I must defer to the judgments of my wife and my sister-in-law.
<Seraphna> * ALita spots her. "Or she's here... playing with flowers..."
<Sathen> *Mykel looks at Riki and floats her over to join them at the table*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> They are probably more desperate than you know, as Xan as stated
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Agreed." *looks at Celes* "We need to form a unified front."
<Seraphna> ALita> "REALLY... hmmm hmm..."
<Sara> <Liana> Then so shall it be. A Geyze and Kumen alliance.
<kalonZombie> 6*Junior rolls in the flowers with Riki
<Xanatos> <Simon> We worked so hard to unify Geyze. Would it really be as simple as convincing Riki to do this?
<Seraphna> Alita> "Well Kumen is technically already unified under her."
<DeathStar> *Celes peers at the other leaders* <Celes> That is not a bad idea. I will get the paperwork while Sasha distracts the politicans
<Seraphna> Alita> "So... yes. It should be rather simple."
<DeathStar> <Celes> We need to make Geyze and Kumen equal
<Sara> <Liana> Hear, hear.
<Sara> * She agrees
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Of course not, but the alternative is to be whittled down until we are too weak to stand at all."
<DeathStar> <Celes> I suppose Kingdoms will be more like - what is it you call it on Earths? States? What a strange word
<DeathStar> *Celes laughs and goes to get papers. The other leaders eye each other, some blanching. Riki moves over* <Riki> are we signing something?
<Seraphna> Jaime> "States, or Zones depending on the era."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "A Geyze federation."
<Sara> <Liana> I believe I heard mention of one other term, Provinces, as well
<Xanatos> <Xan> Pretty cool vibe you all have around here. Pretty cool. 6* he mumbles to himself, glancing around.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes. I think I like it here
<DeathStar> *she murmurs*
<Seraphna> * Talia trots across the table and paws at Erevis.
<Sathen> Mykel> We need to stand together between out two planets and our numerous kingdoms... <Love, Dear One...where's Shinobu? In the house still?>
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Terminology is irrelevant anyway. Unity is critical."
<DeathStar> *Celes brings it back and begin to work work on the wording a bit, keeping the royality system and other stuff, but moving the Kingdoms to more like provinces. As they work, Sasha distracts. Meanwhile
<DeathStar> 6* For those not involved with the politician nonsense
<DeathStar> Song 3
<DeathStar> *Gwen watches her sister from afar, then looks up as Zephyr arrives from the shuttle port with more people
<Sara> <Chelsea> I think it is getting crowded here. *she half-jokes to Cypher near the shuttle port*
<Sathen> *Maeryn pulls out a couple of long steaks and tosses them to the panther and the dragon to chew on; looking over towards Zephyr and crews arrival*
<DeathStar> <Cypher> Seems so. <Zephyr> The Aquarius might be coming soon. They're going to load Airell onto it incase he has more information.
<ChadWinters> 6Cel steps off, looking around. 1"This is definetly an interesting world.
<Seraphna> * Si fuus, a familiar face. She peers about the port. "Nice, it's all done?"
<Sara> <Chelsea> They're -transporting- that man? I hope they know what they're doing...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> The serpent is on the move. It ate the shards
<Sathen> Jelly> The gun-nut is guarding him like a hawk about to eat him...
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Anyone know where Kaori is at?
<Xanatos> 6* Cole came along, because I need someone is in this scene, he peers around curiously.
<Seraphna> * Angela taps a datapad. "Technically a mobile prison is harder to strike at than a stationary one, no matter how deep underground it is."
<kalonZombie> 6*Gor came along because Si dragged him here
<Orthogon> <Rada> *smirks at Si* Yes, you like it I take?
<ChadWinters> <Cel> While he may be strong, I do not think he is as strong as he once was.
<Seraphna> Si> "Looking nice, with far less rubble and invading forces than last I saw."
<Sara> * Kaori hides behind Zephyr
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hm. *she muses* I hope it hasn't eaten her
<Seraphna> * Si wiggles a brand new video game at Kaori.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *turns to Maeryn* Can you lead me to where they keep the shards here?
<Sathen> *Maeryn makes her way over to lean on her staff* So what brings all of you down to our little garden world?
<Sara> * Kaori strafes to stay behind Zephyr
<Sara> * Chelsea struggles not to laugh
<DeathStar> *Ako is rolling around in the grass*
<DeathStar> *Ako and Athena seem to be playing*
<Orthogon> <Rada> Oh, just the end of the universe and the like.
<Sathen> Maeryn> Guess so, though we'd normally need Sasha's approval to go in. *Heads towards the Headmistresses building*
<DeathStar> *having come here*
<Xanatos> <Cole> We won't steal them.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> We don't have time
<Xanatos> <Cole> Yeah no seriously all of ours were stolen, we just want to make sure yours are secure.
<Seraphna> * Jennifer watches Ako and Athena, biting her lower lip a bit.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *walks along to meet up with the others* "So ventilate the snake if we see him?"
<ChadWinters> <Cel> We have two problems depending on if they are or aren't here.
<DeathStar> End Song
<kalonZombie> 6*Junior runs up and starts playing with Ako and Athena
<Sathen> *Maeryn guides them to the building where the shards are stored, her dragon coming to walk beside them and nuzzle against Maeryn in hopes for more steak*
<DeathStar> *Zephyr lets out a breath and opens it. A trap Rain has set throws sticky goo on Zephyr and traps her*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> AAAAAH
<Sara> * Chelsea almost casually pours something on Zephyr that makes the goo slide off
<Xanatos> <Cole> Ha!
<Orthogon> <Rada> Eeeew.
<DeathStar> *Ako and Athena pause and move over*
<Sathen> *Maeryn smirks* Hehehe
<Xanatos> 6* Cole glances inside.
<ChadWinters> 6Cel looks at Zephyr. 1"Hmm. That's unfortunate.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr lets out a breath, eyeing her clothes*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Someone get a pic."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... thank you
<DeathStar> *the shards are inside*
<Seraphna> * Si takes a pick, then starts cleaning her off.
<Sathen> *Maeryn moves into the room to locate the shards, moving oddly it seems*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Looks secure for now."
<Seraphna> Si> "So do we have Kaori eat these ones and they duke it out like Nuclear Man and Solar Snake?"
<Sara> <Kaori> Why would I eat a shard? *she says from directly behind Zephyr*
<DeathStar> *Zephyr jumps*
<ChadWinters> <Cel> That's good, but leaves another problem.
<Seraphna> Si> For.. POWAH!
<kalonZombie> <Gor> Si, not only is that dangerous, that was the worst arc of Solar Snake ever.
<DeathStar> *Athena whispers*
<DeathStar> <Athena> That is Maeryn right?
<Seraphna> Jennifer> "With the animals?"
<Sathen> Maeryn> So, need me to bring these out then? I watched as Rain set all of her traps up and where they are triggered from.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> No, leave it inside
<Sara> <Chelsea> I don't really know her, but this could be the old "get you to open the vault so -I- can steal them" routine
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> We just wanted to make sure they were not eaten
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Should we set up a guard here?"
<DeathStar> <Athena> ... *she sets Gwen inside to guard it*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> H-Hey
<ChadWinters> <Cel> If Earth's government finds out you have these powerful things, they might treat them more hostile. But they can use them as leverage if need be.
<Sathen> *Maeryn shrugs and makes her way back out*
<DeathStar> <Athena> You can do it! You have no charisma!
<Orthogon> <Rada> I think if you need someone to use the shards, you should bring them here rather than taking them out.
<Seraphna> Si> "Nah, eat them and have a super powered cage match! Universe 7 needs you!"
<DeathStar> *Ako and Athena look lost*
<Sara> <Kaori> There is no Universe 7.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I hate it when you use these 400 year old refefence
<Sathen> Maeryn> So do we need to get the Spirits to come in and provide some added protection for these?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I don't get them!!
<Seraphna> Si> But those comics were classics!
<Seraphna> Si> Techncially ancient epics!
<Orthogon> <Rada> In fact, I would even consider asking Void to store these in the ...void.
<DeathStar> *Zephyr muses* Hm, I wonder if a spirit might could hunt down the snake. Lets find a summoner.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> You have one you recommend
<Sathen> Maeryn> Sorry, I don't have his...number? That's the right term you use?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "If we knew the bad guy's weakness, that would help. Allergic to fire? Stick it in a fireplace."
<Xanatos> <Cole> Can...I have one of these? 6* He peers at the shards
<DeathStar> *Ako muses, wondering whatever happened to Marcus. Athena leans in*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> "SOmeone used that Void guy in the fight... umm... Alita?"
<DeathStar> <Athena> Marcus probably ran off with his loli
<Sathen> Maeryn> There's Vyvy, Ellie, Alita, Mykel...
<Sara> <Chelsea> I sense spirits around that Gwen guy too but it may just be his sword.
<DeathStar> *Gwen has his head lowered, glum*
<Sara> * Chelsea blinks
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Which one do you recommend?
<Sathen> Maeryn> Alita and Mykel are in the meeting with those stick in the mud types from Earth, Vyvy I think is off with family...Ellie is probably off smoozing with Sylph...
<Xanatos> <Cole> No one will stop meeeee. 6* He says with a smirk, reaching out to take one.
<DeathStar> *Gwen hands it over, glum*
<Sathen> Maeryn> I might be able to get Gnome if you've got a moment, though I'm no summoner.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Hey thanks, you're pretty cool. 6* He pats Gwen on the shoulder, pocketing the shard.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Can you reset this trap?"
<DeathStar> *Gwen works on the trap, pouring oil and syrup*
<Sara> <Chelap i've got it. *she moves to work on the trap with Gwen*
<Sara> ...
<Sara> <Chelsea> I've*
<Sara> ((Keyboard malfunction...))
<DeathStar> *Cypher stays behind with Chelsea, pinching her butt*
<DeathStar> *Zephyr moves to find Ellie*
<Xanatos> 6* Cole steps out to join up with Zephyr, walking along.
<ChadWinters> 6Cel moves after Cole and Zephyr
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> This way. *Ako and Athena trot along. As they walk, they see Celes passing along a paper to sign. MAx's sister is sitting on Max as she signs*
<DeathStar> <Kalam> Seems fair
<Sathen> *Maeryn moves along with them, pointing towards the newer of the two houses* That's Ellie and Sylph's house
<Seraphna> * Luci sits on Max too, holding Nell.
<kalonZombie> <Max> ...Hello, is my lap comfortable?
<Seraphna> Luci> "Your brother makes the best chair, sister in law."
<DeathStar> <Max's sister> I was aiming for your head
<Sara> * Ellie is laying in a bed of flowers near her house, presumably with Sylph
<DeathStar> *Helen works*
<Seraphna> * Jennifer walks with Athena and Ako, while Si bounces ahead of them knowing the way.
<Seraphna> * Nell paws at Helen.
<kalonZombie> <Max> Nonsense. My head is too hard to be comfortable.
<DeathStar> *Zephyt peers down*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Hm.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *she notices Ellie is actually sleeping on Neekito*
<DeathStar> *Celes lets out a breath* There. It is done.
<Sathen> *Maeryn prods Ellie with the end of her staff* Wake up Mrs. A.
<Sara> * Ellie jerks
<ChadWinters> 6Cel looks around, clearly curious on the new surroundings.
<Sara> <Ellie> Mmm...?
<DeathStar> *Celes lets Sasha know they can begin round 2*
<Sara> * Ellie stirs
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *nods* "Now thigns get interesting."
<Xanatos> <Cole> I remember the last time I laid in the grass, it was when I was cut in half during a very important and serious fight. That was pretty nice.
<DeathStar> *Neekito stretches out under Ellie*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Merowl
<Sathen> Maeryn> The Earthers need the assistance of a Summoner.
<DeathStar> *Kito huffs, jealous at her sister*
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Ellie. I was wondering if we could have your help
<DeathStar> *she kneels down*
<Sara> * Ellie sits up
<DeathStar> *Neekito clings onto Ellie like a cat*
<ChadWinters> 6Cel looks over at Cole. 1"That's an odd memory to suddenly have."
<Sara> * Ellie pets her gently
<Sara> <Ellie> What is it?
<DeathStar> *Neekito purrs*
<Xanatos> <Cole> Suddenly? She's laying in the grass. It lines up.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> We need to track down the serpent that was controlling Airell. Do you have any earth summons?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> See if it's moving along the ground
<Sara> * Ellie gently apologizes to Neekito for moving too much as she stands up.
<DeathStar> *Neekito rubs her eyes and stands up*
<ChadWinters> 6Cel rubs the back of her head. 1"It's still a weird memory to have brought up from someone laying on the grass."
<DeathStar> *Ako and Athena stare at Cel and Cole*
<Sathen> *Maeryn deadpans then closes her eyes and taps her staff on the ground a couple of times to call Gnome*
<Sara> <Ellie> Lady of Geyze' land, bless us with your presence, that we may protect it as you do...
<DeathStar> *head tilting right, then left*
<DeathStar> *Gnome appears, then smiles at Ellie and Maeryn, waving. If anyone wants Gnome's picture, let me know*
<Sara> * Ellie delicately relays what she was just told
<Xanatos> <Cole> I mean, I was in the grass and she was in the grass. I just happened to be cut in half and slowly dying. It lines up!
<Sathen> *Maeryn smiles and bows her head, letting Ellie speak*
<DeathStar> *Ako and Athena tilt head again*
<DeathStar> *Gnome nods eagerly. Neekito merowls and moves to go, figuring she is not needed*
<ChadWinters> <Cel> Sure? 6She still looks confused a bit
<Sara> * Ellie pats Neekito on the head
<Sara> <Ellie> Why are you going? Silly
<Xanatos> <Cole> So do you all, like, pay the spirits to work for you?
<Sara> <Ellie> We honor them with care and companionship. I am married to one
<DeathStar> <Gnome> Pay?
<DeathStar> *Gnome head tilts*
<Seraphna> Si> "They have to earn the honor to work with them through a trial."
<Sathen> Maeryn> I'm not a summoner, so I don't know how they work it out; being an Acles I'm connected to Gnome in a fashion.
<DeathStar> *Sylph lands on Ellie's head*
<ChadWinters> 6Cel studies gnome
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Can we get on with this? Sooner we find the serpent, the better."
<Xanatos> <Cole> Yeah, money. You should earn something for your effort!
<DeathStar> *Gnome nods to Maeryn* She is one of my children
<Sara> <Ellie> Hello, my wife. *she glances up at Sylph while trying to convince Neekito to stay*
<DeathStar> *Neekito stays with Ellie, tail swishing happily*
<Sara> <Ellie> In any case, Lady Gnome, if you would?
<Xanatos> <Cole> Well calm down there Cass. If they're not getting a fair wage...well that seems suspicious.
<DeathStar> *Gnome seems to be focused*
<DeathStar> <Gnome> I would not know what to do with money
<ChadWinters> <Cel> Buy things usually.
<DeathStar> <Gnome> I live with in a forest
<DeathStar> with my people
<Xanatos> <Cole> You could...buy them all hats.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *just looks at Cole* "...we are really going to do this now?"
<DeathStar> *Ako and Athena shrug at Cass*
<Sathen> Maeryn> Hats? What's a hat?
<Xanatos> <Cole> YOU DON'T HAVE HATS ON THIS PLANET!? I need to leave.
<DeathStar> <Gnome> I have something
<DeathStar> *Gnome begins to lead them away from the academy*
<ChadWinters> 6Cel nods to Gnome and follows
<Sathen> *Maeryn looks down at herself wearing nothing but large leaves before following after Gnome*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *checks her gun and then nods* "Let's go."
<DeathStar> *Zephyr thanks the spirits, and follows*
<DeathStar> *Gnome doesn't teleport, perhaps weaker in that area, leading them along on foot, peering at the ground as if following a snake trail*
<Sara> * Ellie holds up a painting of herself in her poofy hat -- from shortly after her wedding
<Xanatos> <Cole> Pay your workers! 6* He says to Ellie pointing, then winks and walks after the others.
<Seraphna> * Si and Jen move along to follow.
<kalonZombie> 6*Gor follows Si
<DeathStar> *Sylph rides on ehr head, peering about.. Ako and Athena sniff the air and go along*
<Seraphna> * Angela as well.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<Sara> * Ellie holds up a painting of herself in her poofy hat -- from shortly after her wedding
<Sara> (Oops)
<Sara> ((Keyboard error))
<DeathStar> Location: The Aquarius
<DeathStar> 6* Cran muses on a seat and Ben is there too
<DeathStar> 6* Both eyeing each other as they head for the spaceport
<Sara> * Erica eyes Ben subtly
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Well this isn't awkward at all.
<Seraphna> * Cookie works on adding a fresh supply of special brownies into her subsapce.
<Sara> <Erica> Don't I know you from somewhere?
<DeathStar> *Yuki hums. Cheryl has remained behind to deal with the politicians. Dias has been brought along*
<Jackieness> <Airym> *is currently at her console*
<DeathStar> <Ben> *peers at Erica, pausing a moment* I look like Samson I am told
<ChadWinters> 6Dias bounces from one console to the next. 1"So much paperwork. It's nice to get a way for a moment."
<Seraphna> Cookie> Mmm, that's what people from other turns do, look like you."
<Jackieness> <Airym> *starts quoting* "Samson was amountian of a man. The women loved him, and the men wanted to be him. He once punched out a dinosaur."
<Seraphna> Cookie> "...You actually do paperwork?"
<Xanatos> <Pepper> He's like a little scrawny version.
<Sathen> *Kaylin glares at Dias jumping around like a puppy dog*
<Sara> <Erica> Ever notice there weren't any Ericas in other turns? That's why they sucked, right?
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Samson was like Muscle and then... 6* She gestures to Ben.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I bet I hooked up with all the Ericas
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *she nods*
<ChadWinters> <Dias> That's not fair. Our turn is awesome! 6He looks over at Erica
<Seraphna> Cookie> "Ben's more of a lean and tough kind of handsome."
<DeathStar> Song 4
<Jackieness> <Airym> "I do not believe my attempt at humor was effective."
<DeathStar> *Ben clicks a button and monitors Airell in the hold* He was also older. Maybe in later years he beefed up
<Seraphna> Cookie> "So Cousin Ben is gonna get all beefcake on us?"
<ChadWinters> 6Dias pops up behind Ben, patting him hard on his back. 1"I can help you beef up if you want."
<Xanatos> <Pepper> I like him, he doesn't get mad when I mess with him.
<DeathStar> *Ben grabs Dias' hand and judo throws him*
<Sathen> Kaylin> The 'prisoner' is secured with high density restraints rigged with explosives...I hope he tries to find a way out of them.
<Seraphna> Cookie> "He's Warren's son. It takes a lot to phase him... of course we have Dias here."
<ChadWinters> 6Dias is thrown, slamming into the wall with a thud and a gleeful laugh as he pops up, dusting his suit off
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Ooo hoo hoo. That was funny. Samson is out, Ben is in.
<DeathStar> <Ben> He is a Progenitor. The explosives will likely only slow him down. .... *he pauses and eyes the scans* Problem.
<Sara> <Erica> Shoot.
<Seraphna> * Cookie blinks and looks.
<ChadWinters> <Dias> What kind of problem is that?
<ChadWinters> <Dias> And is solved with quick wit or brute force?
<DeathStar> *Ben brings up something on the monitor. Dozens of ships appear, of the big three. Cartel, Erusian, and Tsivrixsh, and there is also the PAX
<Jackieness> <Airym> *turns to her console and scans*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "They may be attempting to claim the tree."
<ChadWinters> <Dias> So looks like they've decided to check out our new realestate.
<Seraphna> Cookie> "Ut oh... it's three major powers and my old stomping grounds."
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek is for the record watching over Airell, not straying too far since he's a full progen.
<DeathStar> <Ben> According to what I read, the shapeshifters are in charge of those races, except the PAX. Unless the other Erevis is dead and they are copying her
<Sathen> *Kayling looks at the monitor and her hands move towards the weapons and shield systems*
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Shapeshifters?
<Sathen> Kaylin> Orders Captain?
<Seraphna> Cookie> "Dark One infected people, they gain the ability to change shape."
<DeathStar> Song 6
<DeathStar> er 5
<DeathStar> Song 5
<Sara> <Erica> Yellow alert. Ready for battle but don't get itchy.
<DeathStar> *some move Yggdrasil, yet they get a hail*
<DeathStar> *near
<Sara> <Erica> On screen.
<Xanatos> <Pepper> By battle do you mean run away? That's a lot of ships out there.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "I would point out that we now carry a pure Progenitor on board."
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Well, this isn't one our ships so they have far more leeway to act then Earthgov does.
<Sathen> *Kaylin powers up the defensive systems but leaves the weapons offline for the time being*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I sure hope we get the Erusian leader back in charge soon. What was her name again?
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Yasha."
<DeathStar> *Yuki puts them o nsxreen*
<DeathStar> *the call is put on 3 screens with the other races*
<DeathStar> End Song
<ChadWinters> 6Dias adjusts his suit, straightening out his cuffs.
<DeathStar> <Tsivrixsh, Erusian, Cartel Captain> Unknown Captain. We demand to speak to your leaders. We have detected a large gathering down below - a political meeting place. Likely for the fate of the tree of life
<DeathStar> <Tsivrixsh, Erusian, Cartel Captain> We will be part of this meeting
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper leans forward, watching their physical expressions.
<Sara> <Erica> Greetings. I am Captain Erica Hildegard of the Aquarius. I do not believe they are discussing the tree down there at the moment but I believe you have every right to join in the discussions. *she notes carefully*
<ChadWinters> 6Dias studies Erica, waiting a bit.
<DeathStar> *they seem to be arrogant and look like normal people - perhaps these aren't shapeshifters here*
<Seraphna> Cookie> <Well they got it wrong... that meeting is over the alliance.>
<DeathStar> <Yuki> <Well, it likely is about to become about it>
<Seraphna> Cookie> "I believe we can relay that request."
<DeathStar> *the captains end the hail and take up position around Geyze*
<DeathStar> *with the PAX following*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> ... looks like we need to land
<Sara> <Erica> Take us in, Yu.
<DeathStar> *Yuki nods*
<Xanatos> <Pepper> This world seems even more serious than ours.
<ChadWinters> 6Dias pokes his head up behind Erica. 1"Sure you're people are ok with that? The cartel are conniving. The Tsiv fierce warrors and the Erusians....I forgot what they are known for..."
<Sara> <Erica> If we beat them on fair turf, they lose face, not us.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "...their long mating cycle?"
<ChadWinters> 6Dias looks over at Pepper. 1"You're side didn't have a massive universe full of countless races?"
<Sara> <Erica> And fierce warriors are rarely skilled politicians, I've found.
<Sara> * She notes, despite being both herself
<DeathStar> *Mireille slowly removes the party hat she had on*
<Sathen> Kaylin> There were numerous races, some friendly and others...not really.
<DeathStar> <Mireille> ....
<Seraphna> Cookie> Our universe had a huge lack of contact with many of the worlds.
<ChadWinters> <Dias> They've learned over the years. 6He notes to Erica
<DeathStar> *head hang*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Academy
<DeathStar> 6* Cypher sits with Rada, since he's still there I believe. Watching the politicians eye the paper Celes and the others handed them
<DeathStar> <Politician A> So you've suddenly became some Spirit Alliance of Worlds or some crap?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Now then... are you prepared to take these negotiations as seriously as we are?"
<Orthogon> <Rada> *to Cypher* They don't seem to take us seriously...what is our plan if negotiations fail?
<DeathStar> <Politician B> ... *he looks up* I do not believe this floating tree is really the tree of life like our president claims
<Seraphna> * Alita tilts her head. "Now instead of spending forever negotiating with every individual state you merely need to speak to one."
<Xanatos> <Simon> You surely do not doubt it's power to maintain these two worlds so far from your star.
<DeathStar> <Politician B> But the fact is you have all these magical powers and a massive tree that somehow is like a sun powering your world and keeping solar system from being imbalanced
<DeathStar> <Politician B> I'm worried about weapon capabilities
<Seraphna> Alita> "Your weapons and technology are literally a mellenia ahead of our own."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "And we are worried about the same of you."
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia has excused herself from the proceedings because she's worried if she doesn't she will literally set the politicians on fire
<Seraphna> Alita> "We have met champions from your world. You're quite powerful. Your own President took on something we consider a god with his bare fists."
<Sathen> Mykel> Both of our respective sides has concerns and outcomes that they are looking at. Currently, we need all parties to understand that we are in a balancing act.
<DeathStar> *the politicians murmur quietly, likely debating what to do. EarthGov is part of the Suisen Empire but they have been hearing rumors ltely*
<Seraphna> Alita> "I'm sure all occupants of the Sol system would be much better off, and stronger working together. This is our home now too."
<Seraphna> Alita> "We have just as much stake in its defense as you do."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hm. Yes, they fear what they do not understand, as do we. But an alliance would allow an intermingling of our cultures...and our power. Surely that would allow us both to build towards something better, and stronger?
<DeathStar> *suddenly, huge shuttles land near them*
<Sara> <Liana> What all of us in the Alliance desire most right now is further understanding
<Sara> * Liana blinks
<Sathen> Mykel> Your weapons are, as stated, far more advanced than what we have or use; at the same time we have the capability to call on Spirits and use magic that you don't understand...*looks towards the shuttles*
<Seraphna> * Alita raises a brow and peers over.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia eyes them
<DeathStar> *the politicans turn. Shinobu's sister rises, face darkening at what she feels*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "And I am certain that the tree that hangs above our heads is a beacon that could attract...it appears that it may have already done so."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... this is not good
<Seraphna> Allita> "What is this?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> The other races
<Seraphna> * Jaime leans to Erevis. "What do we do?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Likely here for the tree."
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...Yeah we should fall back and watch from the shadows. 6* He tells Erevis and Jamie.
<Sathen> *Mykel rises and takes a couple steps forward defensively*
<Seraphna> Jaime> "Yeah. Mom, what if she's with them?"
<Xanatos> 6* Simon steps around to stand by Mykel, watching them carefully. Xan pulls back, urging Erevis to move with him, for now.
<Seraphna> * Alita steps up and leans on her staff, as Jaime moves back with Xan and Erevis if they can move her.
<Sara> * Liana whispers to her wife wondering if they have yet more politicians to talk to now
<DeathStar> *5 Tsivrixsh walk foward*
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Can we help you?
<DeathStar> *then 5 Cartel men and women walk forward, then 5 Erusian people walk forward. As they do the Aquarius lands hastily, shaking the ground*
<DeathStar> *the politicians look a bit worriedly, as if not liking the sign of this, perhaps hoping to warp this up before they arrived*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan, once they're out of site would try to get a message out to Cheryl, just to let her know what's going on.
<Xanatos> (sight)
<ChadWinters> 6Dias leaps off the ramp of the Aquarius, landing on the ground as he rotates his shoulders. He starts walking towards the group, studying the other 3 groups
<Orthogon> *Rada stays behind and watches, in both wonder and amusement*
<Seraphna> Alita> "Ah, well it seems your President is here. So we can wrap this up..."
<Xanatos> 6* Simon tilts his head, is this a display of force?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "The negotiating ball is in your court gentlemen. Are you ready to make an offer now that there is additional pressure?"
<Sathen> *Mykel will look at the newcomers, guaging their visible intents*
<Sara> * Liana spreads her arms wide. "Welcome, everyone!" she calls out, trying her best to be diplomatic, but she is no politician by talent or trade
<DeathStar> *they sit down, elbowing the other politicians out of the way.*
<Seraphna> * Alita raises a brow, but luxuriates herself in a seat.
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Now now, no need to be rude. There's plenty of room at this impromptu table. 6He bows to them slightly, then to the Liana's group
<Sara> * Liana curtseys in turn
<DeathStar> *Yuki hurries to join*
<Sara> * Erica walks up behind Yuki, not rushing as much
<DeathStar> <New Group> The tree of life is here in this system. The Suisen Empire wishes to talk to you. And it's leader is here to do just that. *a new figure steps up and pulls her hood off. Progenitor Erevis*
<Seraphna> * Cookie moves over, peering at the newcoming races curiously.
<DeathStar> Song 6
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Tch
<Xanatos> 6* Simon returns to his spot, watching them carefully. The appearance of Erevis makes him arch his brow.
<Seraphna> * Cookie gulps.
<DeathStar> *The other woman sits down at the table, not even sparing her counter part a glance*
<ChadWinters> <Dias> IF it's isn't the Empress herself. 6He bows to her.
<DeathStar> <Empress> Dias. It is a pleasure to hear your rambling again
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Welcome, though I fear we had not properly prepared a welcome."
<Seraphna> Alita> "I believe we owe you welcome then, Empress."
<ChadWinters> <Dias> It's good to see nothing happened to you. We had some losses recently because of this tree.
<Sathen> *Mykel moves back to his seat, careful since the Empress isn't the Erevis whom he met previously*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan puts a hand on his Erevis' shoulder, watching for now.
<ChadWinters> 6Dias pats his politician's he sent ahead on the back then sits down.
<Orthogon> <Rada> (Erevis...empress? Ohohoo this is getting good.)
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper shivers slightly with how tense it is around here.
<Seraphna> Alita> "Yes, it was very sad, those we lost due to a reality distortion."
<DeathStar> <Empress> *she smiles, though the smile isn't that hearty. She has Ao's daughter there as an aide*
<DeathStar> <Empress> I am sorry to hear that. But as you can see. I am hale and hearty
<Sara> * Liana sees to it that snacks are distributed to the newcomers. Fresh fruits
<ChadWinters> <Dias> As one would expect from someone of your caliber. 6He gives her an hearnest smile, clearly respect behind it
<Seraphna> Alita> "Indeed. As a physician I like to see all in top health. Now, you seem to have great interest in our home?"
<DeathStar> <Empress> Or did you secretly wish something would happen to me. *she opens one eye* After all, in a way, your Erevis isn't quite from this turn either, if you wish to bend the rules
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We were negotiating the status of our two worlds now that we are here."
<DeathStar> *is not
<ChadWinters> <Dias> I hope my friends here, weren't to harsh. 6He looks at Liana, motioning at the politician's hes sent
<Orthogon> <Rada> (Wtf, nobody offered -me- any food...on my home planet no less)
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis turns to Celes, Liana, and the others
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Let us speak frankly
<Sara> <Liana> Of course not, all are welcome to speak. *she notes to Dias*
<Sara> * She then looks at Erevi
<Sara> s
<Seraphna> Alita> "Such is welcome."
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Me? I rarely want that. 6He looks over at the Empress.
<DeathStar> Song 7 - TBC
<DeathStar> <Empress> The entire world is watching your worlds
<DeathStar> <Empress> No, correct that - the entire universe
<Seraphna> * Alita fans herself as if flattered.
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Understandably so.
<DeathStar> <Empress> You have Yggdrasil, the tree my mother wanted long ago
<Xanatos> <Simon> I imagine it is quite jarring to suddenly have us present.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "It is more like Yggdrasil has us."
<Seraphna> Cookie> "Given the whole story... people might be glad we have it."
<Sara> <Liana> We are newcomers here, so I understand that you may have reluctance, hesitation, doubts.
<Sara> * Liana bows her head
<Sara> <Liana> We can only hope that we will give a positive impression
<Sara> <Liana> I do not know your personal history with regards to the Yggdrasil, but I'm sure we would all welcome hearing it for further understanding
<DeathStar> <Empress> It comes down to this. *she leans forward* I hope you will join the Suisen Empire, so we can offer you protection. *she makes the wording though as if the have no choice*
<DeathStar> -To Be Concluded-
Session Close: Sun Apr 15 22:24:43 2018