The Duality Wars: The Alien Wars 6

Session 194

Session Start: Sun Mar 04 17:56:56 2018
Session Ident: #DualSession194
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* Topic is 'Duality: TAW6 - Part IV: Duality | Final Arc: Chapter 2 | Session 194: Decisions'
* Set by Sathen!~Stretch@104-182-159-169.lightspeed.chrlnc.sbcglobal.net on Sun Mar 04 13:08:17
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<Sara> Where IS everyone? Gabby is getting food, but other than that...
<Nyaomi> Working... and really don't think I can play tonight.
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<Xan`> Forewarning I'm going to be slow tonight. I'm on Ashleigh's chromebook in the bedroom with her while she deals with severe depression caused by antibiotics.
<DeathStar> Give her a hug for me
<DeathStar> Thankfully it's a slow paced session tonight
<DeathStar> Tonight and tomorrow
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<DeathStar> 1 sylph touch so far
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<DeathStar> Alright we all seem to be here
<kalonZombie> I would argue that Chad and Xan, not being actual people, aren't anywhere
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<Jackieness> They are living memes .-.
<DeathStar> Alright here we go
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<DeathStar> 5.30.5992 - 15 days after last session
<DeathStar> Location: The Academy
<DeathStar> 6* It is a nice warm like weather, a mix of spring and going on summer. Gnome and the sprites have been decorating the Academy with flowers and wind chimes all over
<Nyaomi> * Vyvy sneaks up on Gnome to tickle her.
<DeathStar> 6* With the buildings still being repaired, the construction has been on halt today, as food tables have been laid out, and the sprites fly around, doing finishing touches on banners with lots of colors
<DeathStar> <Gnome> Eeh?! *she falls over*
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia picks at the food, taking a bunch
<Nyaomi> * Vyvy catches her, giggling before righting her. "It's good to see you, lady of the soil."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *sits on her private balcony with a drink, watching the preparations*
<Seraphna> * Alita works on some of the food, having decided she wished to help. So far she has not burned toast.
<Stretch> *Maeryn picks a couple of flowers off of her that the sprites have mistakenly placed on her since she's standing quietly amongst some trees*
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> <You're doing good. People seem to be keeping your food down, at least.>
<Xan`> * Simon holds a plate of food but he's mostly walking around evaluating the construction.
<Seraphna> Alita> <I need to be able to prepare food to be a good wife and caretaker of the sick.>
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen munches on food near the tables
<DeathStar> <Gnome> Hello, Miss Vyvy
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> <Well... people being able to keep it down is a good start>
<Stretch> *Mykel sits on the porch of the house watching the activities*
<Seraphna> * Alita steps out and holds out a dish to Mykel.
<DeathStar> 6* Qui places seats all around the flower altar, wearing a flower dress, then sits in the front row
<DeathStar> 6* Kito helps Ellie into her dress in a room
<DeathStar> <Kito> Ellie ready?
<Sara> * Liana eyes Gwen eating food; eats at least twice as much near him
<Sara> <Ellie> Gosh... Is anyone ever ready for a moment like this in their life?
<Stretch> *Mykel accepts it and smiles, glancing at the food inside it*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> *pauses, a piece of food nearing his mouth* .... *he begins to eat more, as if challenged. Celes smiles, rubbing Liana's shoulders while Selena runs around, in a beautiful princess outfit*
<Seraphna> * It does not gently bubble at Mykel. Nope.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *finishes her drink and sets the cup down, heading back inside to change*
<Seraphna> * Talia sits in front of Gwen and looks at him.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Don't worry Mykel, it isn't... completely terrible.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia pokes at the totally not bubbling food her sister made
<DeathStar> *Kito gives Ellie a kiss on the cheek* You are beautiful
<Seraphna> Alita> "Time to go change for the wedding."
<Sara> <Ellie> ...Thank you.
<Seraphna> * Alita retreats to get her dress on.
<DeathStar> *Kito hands Ellie a flower to wear* For you, Teacher
<Stretch> *Mykel nods and takes a taste before heading up to change into something nice as well*
<DeathStar> 6* Shinobu takes a seat, wearing a black dress that is revealing
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia whistles as she scoops away the food Alita made to go get in her matching dress
<Sara> * Ellie puts it in her hair, smiling softly
<Orthogon> <Rada> *Sits quietly on the side, watching both new and familar faces pass. He has exchanged his work clothes for an unexpectedly formal-looking cloak*
<DeathStar> 6* Rain is helping Delgi change, both fussing on what to wear
<Orthogon> <Rada> (If I'm going to have my work interrupted by this, I might as well enjoy it...)
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *looks at rain and Delgi* "Ahem."
<DeathStar> <Kito> *beams*
<Nyaomi> * Vyvy jerks, blinking at Gnome.
<Stretch> *Maeryn settles into a seat off to one side, a large black panther coming out of the forest and laying next to her. Mykel comes out wearing a nice formal set of clothes*
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Wh-When did I become 'miss Vyvy' to a great spirit!? Do I need to tickle you more?!" She wiggles her fingers.
<DeathStar> 6* Neekito stands by Liana, stealing food now and again. One by one the spirits are sitting down to watch Sylph marry. Shade, Salamander, Brooke, Gnome sits down, Aska, Void appears and sits, making Aska and Shade jerk, and so on. Even the ice twins arrive*
<DeathStar> <Gnome> n-No thank you
<DeathStar> <Kito> I will go check on Sylph, then get the music startd
<Seraphna> * Alita steps out in a form fitting dress that shows off her assets quite well, while being modest somehow in the same go, a match for Ceilia's, then heads over to the ceremony with Mykel and Ceilia, to join Shinobu.
<DeathStar> *Kito heads out*
<DeathStar> *Rain and Delgi peer up, half dressed*
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Eheheheheh." She leans in and rubs her cheek on Gnome's, then gasp and runs over, tackling both Shiva and Celsius
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Room for one more?"
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia takes one of Mykel's arms, smiling
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> You twoooo, it's been so loooong!
<DeathStar> <Rain> Of course. *she smiles, helping Sasha dress with them*
<DeathStar> *Shiva and Celsius hug Vyvy, nuzzling*
<DeathStar> <Shiva> Hey. You look like you're getting saggy. <Celsius> ... sister!
<DeathStar> <Shiva> All those babies. *she wiggles her hips*
<Sara> <Liana> So many people are here. It's nice that we have so many friends
<Sara> <Liana> All of us, here at the Academy, so many friends
<Stretch> *Mykel takes an arm from both Alita and Ceilia, moving to sit with Shinobu*
<DeathStar> <Celes> It has indeed grown large. With new faces. *she motions at Rada*
<DeathStar> *Celes and Neekito help Liana to a seat, since Liana is 7 and a half months pregnant*
<Xan`> * Simon eventually makes his way back and takes a seat, having finished his plate and set it to the side.
<Sara> <Liana> Indeed. I wonder who that guy is, *she notes*
<DeathStar> *Gwen takes a seat with food, motioning to Rada to have a seat*
<Orthogon> <Rada> *looks back confusedly, and awkwardly bumbles over*
<Seraphna> * Talia sits on Gwen's shoulder and eats his food.
<Nyaomi> * Vyvy stands, an arm around both ice spirits, giggling like a goofball, then pauses, squinting at Void. "Heeeey, who are you?"
<Sara> * Ellie waits patiently while preparations are underway. She feels like her heart could beat out of its chest, she's so nervous...
<DeathStar> <Gwen> M-My food. *as the seats fill up before the altar, Kito pops her head out* <Kito> Thank you all for coming. The ceremony will begin in a few mins. *Kito takes a seat*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We should hurry." *moves downstairs*
<DeathStar> *Rain and Delgi follow Sasha down stairs, both taking seats*
<Stretch> *Maeryn leans back in her seat, watching all of the activity as she munches on a strip of dried meat*
<DeathStar> <Void> ... *he peers at Vyvy, making her feel empty inside with his stare*
<DeathStar> *Shade and Aska keep staring*
<Seraphna> * Talia shares with Gwen.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Eheh..!" She shivers, then smacks her palm. "OH!"
<Orthogon> <Rada> I-I've never been to a wedding before, you know...all this pomp and circumstance is quite extraordinary. *meekly grabs a pastry from the table*
<Seraphna> * Alita leans on Mykel.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *takes a seatb with Delgi and Rain*
<Nyaomi> * Vyvy gives a curtsy, wearing a Kumen-like party dress and a miniature top hat crookied with a side-pony on the side her hair is brushed over her feral-looking eye.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Nice to meet you, Great Void, I am Vyvy Yimh, the fairy dragon!
<DeathStar> *Gwen scans the area, hopping up and steps out for a moment, spotting two faces. He knocks on Ellie's door as the music begins*
<Sara> * Ellie opens the door to him
<DeathStar> *Sylph steps out to stand at the altar, wearing: https://firefly-path.deviantart.com/art/Elven-Bridal-Gown-538651602 *
<Orthogon> <Rada> I wonder where Sylph is...I made a wedding gift for her, it's nothing special but I worked on it over the last week...
<Xan`> * Simon tilts his head, looking at Sylph curiously.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Your parents have arrived. Though your dad seems a bit lost and out of it, he's attended. Do you want me to try to see if he'll do the honors?
<DeathStar> *Gwen smiles, offering his arm*
<Stretch> *Mykel pats Alita's arm as he sits and waits for the ceremony*
<Sara> <Ellie> It may be too much for him... I'm just amazed, and happy, that he came at all. Gwen, by all means. *she accepts to let him do the honor of giving her away, in her father's place*
<Sara> * Taking his arm
<Seraphna> * Talia paws at Ellie from Gwen's shoulder.
<Sara> * Ellie blinks slowly.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia sits on one side of Mykel, smiling
<DeathStar> *Gwen nods and leads Ellie out, looking nervous. Ellie's parents watch, her mother wiping tears while the father seems to be a bit thoughtful. Sylph paces at the altar, then beams at seeing Ellie.*
<DeathStar> <Void> Yes. I am Void
<DeathStar> *he nods his head, turning to peer at the ceremony* I am here to witness this ceremony and judge
<Sara> * Ellie looks so very nervous, but also happy. Her own dress brings out the best in her: https://simg3.gelbooru.com//images/d8/d1/d8d1de53934e01c6219b39d583164648.jpg
<DeathStar> *Gwen leads Ellie past everyone. Qui waves at Ellie, and Neekito wiggles Selena up at Ellie*
<Orthogon> <Rada> *peers cautiously in the direction of the voice saying "I am Void"*
<Orthogon> <Rada> Is that another great spirit.... he seems...different.
<Sara> * Ellie smiles at everyone as she passes them by. She smiles at Rada, too -- before realizing that Rada wouldn't recognize her.
<Sara> <Liana> That's Void. He's grumpy because he's never found love. I'm sure he will... someday.
<DeathStar> <Qui> *to Rada* I've never seen him before. Like ever
<Stretch> *Mykel notes the conversation Vyvy is having, and the name as well, since few people have had the chance to meet with Void.
<Orthogon> <Rada>*to Qui* Well if he showed up now, this must be quite important to him, no?...
<DeathStar> *Chronos watches and seems half-interested. As they reach the altar, Gwen links Ellie and Sylph's hands, then takes his seat. Shade steps up, shaking her head to get Verius - Void - out of her mind*
<DeathStar> <Qui> Or something else
<Sara> * Ellie looks at Sylph, smiling warmly, managing to relax her nerves for now
<Orthogon> <Rada> (Wait...the other bride to be seems familiar somehow. But why would that....be...)
<DeathStar> <Shade> We are gathered here to witness the first public union of a Spirit and a human. Vyvy and I have been married for some time, but we did it mostly privately with my nymphs. And though I know Vyvy plans to follow suit with ceremonies with friends, this is the first time wedding of this nature.
<DeathStar> <Shade> *she peers at Ellie* You are in a sense making history
<Sara> * Ellie suddenly looks nervous again
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> ... Judge." She mouths the word, then turns her attention to the ceremony.
<DeathStar> *a lot of the students seem to be cheering Ellie on in the back*
<Sara> * Ellie blinks. "Hah," she murmurs. "I guess the cat's out of the bag, huh..."
<DeathStar> <Sylph> hee hee...oops
<Xan`> * Simon takes notes, but otherwise watched the two with a smile on his face.
<Stretch> *Mykel watches the ceremony, Maeryn keeps munching on the strip of meat*
<Sara> <Ellie> Sylphie! *she playfully scolds, though she still smiles, too happy about this to worry about that right now*
<DeathStar> *Shade begins to go through the ceremony words spoken to her and Vyvy long ago. Going through the motions*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> *softly* Just one or two
<Orthogon> <Rada> *under breath* "Miss Allaway," huh...
<DeathStar> *Kito stands by Ellie, all proud, until Shade speaks up*
<Seraphna> * Alita watches, enjoying the romantic scene.
<DeathStar> <Shade> Normally I would ask if you, Ellie, would pledge to stand with Sylph under the spirit's watchful eyes foreve and ever as long as you live. But you are marrying one
<DeathStar> <Shade> So I will instead ask
<DeathStar> <Shade> Will you, Ellie, cherish Sylph, forever and ever, as long as you two shall live?
<Sara> <Ellie> No. *she pauses, for dramatic effect* Because, I will cherish her even after we both have someday passed, no matter the constraints of time or humanity.
<Sara> <Ellie> To me, that is what forever and ever really means.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> This is just like one of those trashy books you keep reading, sis.
<DeathStar> *Sylph flusters* *Shade pauses and smiles* And will you do the same, Sylph? <Sylph> Of course! <Shade> And Kito, do you have the rings. *Kito nods and hands them both the rings. Sylph slips a ring made of powerful tree that seems unbreakable, with beautiful wood carvings onto Ellie's finger*
<Stretch> *Mykel pats Ceilia's arm* <Quiet dear one, let them have their moment without interruption>
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<DeathStar> *Shinobu watches, letting a soft sigh*
<Seraphna> * Alita smiles. <Plus, dear, how do you know that unless you've been reading them?>
<Orthogon> <Rada> *nibbles on a pastry* (A bit kitschy, but sweet, I suppose...
<DeathStar> *Selena leans in, all into this*
<Sara> * Ellie blushes ever-so-slightly, before taking the ring she had -- and older, more ordinary emerald ring, but expensive still, from her family it seems -- and placing it upon Sylph's finger
<DeathStar> <Shade> You may kiss the bride, Ellie, and offically be married under the eyes of the spirits
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> <...Th-the bond lets me read what you read. Shut up.>
<DeathStar> *Qui whispers to Rada* How does it feel to be seeing history*
<Stretch> *Mykel glances to Shinobu and nods slightly, perhaps understanding a bit more about her than most do*
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia actually blushes a bit
<Sara> * Ellie leans in for a gentle, but sweet kiss
<Seraphna> * Talia heals against Gwen's head as she watches.
<Seraphna> *leans
<Stretch> Mykel> <That's if you are choosing to observe Dear One...>
<DeathStar> *Sylph leans in and kisses, her wings flapping. Void watches impassively. Shade peers up* <Shade> Enjoy the after wedding party
<DeathStar> <Selena> I want a wedding.
<Sara> * Liana jerks
<DeathStar> <Celes> You are too young. By 30 years
<Orthogon> <Rada>*leans towards Qui* Well, I've never been to a wedding before so it's all historic to me...
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> <Not another word or you sleep alone tonight, Mykel.>
<DeathStar> *Kito claps, happy and leaps onto Neekito to hug, knocking her over. Rain turns to Sasha*
<Seraphna> * Talia hops over to Selena. "Talia will marry. That means I get all the fish right?"
<DeathStar> <Rain> That was nice
<DeathStar> <Selena> I-I guess so
<DeathStar> <Celes> Dear
<DeathStar> <Celes> Our daughter is being poached
<Sara> <Liana> I-I believe she already has a suitor, little one
<Stretch> *Mykel claps in celebration of the union*
<Seraphna> * Talia nods. "Selena will be Talia's new wife."
<Sara> * Ellie beams with warmth and happiness
<DeathStar> *Gwen wipes his eyes*
<DeathStar> *Ellie's parents smile a bit*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Hee. Now Sylph can steal Ellie to honeymone
<DeathStar> *moon
<DeathStar> *Void rises and moves to observe in corner*
<DeathStar> *Sylph takes Ellie's hand and leads her to the seats of honor.*
<Stretch> *Maeryn yawns and jerks as she almost runs into Void as she was going to go to the same corner*
<Seraphna> * Talia hops up and lays about Selena's shoulders, tail swishing.
<Sara> * Ellie smiles softly at her parents, though she looks a bit awkward -- she did only recently reconcile with them and her father hadn't really fully accepted her, after all. Granted the circumstances have changed since then. In any case, she lets Sylph lead her. "My wife," she notes.
<DeathStar> <Rain> so when do you plan to marry, Sasha?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...ah, what?"
<DeathStar> <Rain> It seems to bring everyone together after all
<Sara> <Liana> Oh my. Sister-in-law, I believe you are getting a big hint
<DeathStar> *Celes leans in, all grins*
<DeathStar> *Selena sits, and eats the food all proper like*
<Seraphna> * Talia sneaks bites, for she is a kitty.
<DeathStar> *the spirits, minus Sylph, Celsius and Shiva, not really knowing him, gather around Void to talk to him*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...this is not about me."
<DeathStar> *Shinobu decides to head back home after the party*
<Sara> <Ellie> You know, it seems like no one summons void... I wonder why? He doesn't seem bad
<DeathStar> <Rain> *pats Delgi*
<Xan`> * Simon leans back, having wrote down everything said and slowly pockets the notepad. He curiously looks to Void, rising to move over toward him and the spirits.
<Sara> <Liana> Exactly right, sister-in-law. If your girl wants to get married, you should do right by her
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Most summons will accept being friends and not needing to do the trials
<Sara> * Liana notes it so simply
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Void insists on doing things by the books
<Orthogon> <Rada> Qui, Liana, excuse me for a moment, won't you? *Heads over towards Void to investigate what the big deal is*
<Sara> <Ellie> Interesting... A spirit that always requires their trial
<Seraphna> * Alita nods and muses, listening in. She peers over at Void with curiosity.
<Sara> <Ellie> Maybe sometime after our honeymoon, I might have to look into it. I'm curious now.
<DeathStar> *the two pick up words, like asking why he party crashed the wedding. The spirits glance at the two, giving them looks*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Gasp. Ellie reaching for the top
<Sara> <Ellie> Oh pshaw, I already have the top spirit
<DeathStar> *Sylph beams. Ellie's parents move over and her mom hugs her*
<DeathStar> <Ellie Mom> Congratulations, dear. You were beautiful today
<Sara> <Ellie> Mom. *she smiles softly, though then shuffles a bit awkwardly, realizing she looked a bit different last time she saw them* Thank you... I-It was everything I could have dreamed of.
<Seraphna> * Alita makes her way over to Void. "Hello there."
<Xan`> <Simon> Apologies for my intrusion. Master Void, correct? I am Simon, I simply wanted to greet you.
<Sara> <Ellie> I-I... wanted you to be here, but I didn't know that you would... come, *she notes, looking at her father*
<DeathStar> *Thomas Allway studies Ellie* You were getting married. Your wife sent a note and told us what happened. <Lindsey> It was a bit of a shock but if it makes you happy. *she smiles*
<Stretch> *Mykel goes over with Alita, bowing his head in quiet deference to the Great Spirit*
<DeathStar> *Aska and Shade actually -- their expressions are hard to read but is it, annoyance? Dangerous? The minor spirits Step away, letting them come*
<Orthogon> <Rada> *stands silently behind Simon and Alita, carefully observing* (why are they so cautious of him particularly...)
<DeathStar> <Void> Greet me?
<kalonZombie> 6*Alita walks over with her husband and wife, smiling
<Sara> <Ellie> ...It is what makes me happy. And I'm so happy you two are here for this... *she tries to hug her dad, despite knowing the reservations he must have*
<DeathStar> <Void> That is not logical
<Seraphna> * Alita nods, giving a little bow. "Why is it not logical? You are here, acknowleding your presence allows inquiry."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Ahem! I need a drink!" *stands*
<DeathStar> *Rain smiles knowingly a Sasha*
<Seraphna> * Alita decides that Void must operate under cold logic so she gives her own.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *heads to the reception area*
<Xan`> * Simon waits for Void's response to Alita, having been planning to Ask the same thing.
<DeathStar> <Void> I came to observe something and answer a few questions with my fellow spirits. Unless you wish to undergo my trials, there is not much to discuss
<Stretch> Mykel> Logic would dictate that one should acknowledge the presence of one whom is greater than themselves and show respect.
<Orthogon> <Rada> And what would you inquire, then? *Rada blurts out, then looks away bashfully*
<Seraphna> Alita> "I am curious as to what your trials are and would like to know more about you as a Spirit, your functions for instance."
<Xan`> <Simon> Ah, now I understand. * He bows his head slightly to Void and turns to walk away, specifically over to Shade and Aska.
<DeathStar> <Void> One only learns what the trials are once they undergo them. And you are only allowed one attempt. I do not allow others to know what type of spirit I am, or my abilities until they can summon me
<DeathStar> *Void studies Rada a bit, head tilte4d to the right*
<DeathStar> *they both hug Ellie*
<Seraphna> * Alita muses. "I see you are busy right now, but when would be good to attempt a trial with you?"
<Orthogon> <Rada> What is the purpose of the trials then? *Rada blurts out again, surprised at his own forwardness*
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I just want you to be happy*
<DeathStar> <Void> ... ....
<DeathStar> *for a moment he seems utterly stumped one does not know*
<Sara> <Ellie> ...Thank you, father. I know how hard this has been for you, but I can't begin to tell you how much that means to me. I will not let you down in life from here. I promise.
<Xan`> <Simon> The two of you do not seem pleased. * He notes to Aska and Shade.
<Orthogon> <Rada> ...forgive me, I don't know much about what is traditional here between Great Spirits...I've been rather isolated from that my whole life.
<Sara> * Ellie bows her head and then excuses herself for a moment, wandering over to see the ruckus relating to Void
<DeathStar> <Aska> Void has been away for ages. We have been changing Geyze for how long now? Years? <Shade> And now he shows up to judge the spirits getting together with humans. In his words, to see if it is ill advised. Especially if it is making halfspirits that might cause trouble for both of our species.
<Stretch> Mykel> Your trials would be most enlightening to attempt at the very least, and if you were offering the opportunity to under take them only a fool would pass up the chance.
<Orthogon> <Rada> I have spent time learning about the Great Spirits lately. I am genuinely curious. My life's purpose is to gather knowledge about the things which grab my atention.
<DeathStar> *Sylph follows*
<Sara> <Ellie> Hello, Lord Void
<Xan`> <Simon> I could certainly tell that he is very strict to tradition. Do you think anything could come from this?
<DeathStar> <Void> The trials are in place to see who is worthy to summon a spirit. Though I have learned in my absence the spirits have flaunted the rules and become friendly - had sex and babies - and made pacts forgoing the trials. Even Aska has had a child in her words "to learn about humanity to get closer to them". <Aska> ... I have made mistakes. Raising a child will help me not make them again
<DeathStar> *Aska shouts out*
<Sara> * Ellie jerks, seeing the 'argument' going on
<DeathStar> *Sylph whistles innocently* Told you Void is stuck up. One of the original 3 spirits
<Orthogon> <Rada> I see. That is entirely rational, actually. I wondered to myself how all this 'works' but I hadn't had the forwardness to ask...
<Seraphna> Alita> "Unity with the spirits is helping remind us that everything in this world is precious to us, that the spirits are not merely tools. In worlds like Kumen, the very idea that the spirits were anything more drove then to ruin. With new knowledge, Kumen is even beginning to see new life, new spirits."
<Seraphna> Alita> "One could easily posit that such interactions have enhanced and pushed forward spirits, elevating them to a new level of importance in dealings with mortals."
<Orthogon> <Rada> (Trials...and only one chance. What happens if you fail? I wonder...)
<Sara> <Ellie> L-Lord Void. Though we are only just meeting, and are both busy at this juncture, when we are free, I was interested in undertaking your trials... *she tries her best to take the argument going on in stride, figuring that it is in fact beneficial to befriend the last of the moral spirits in some way... and thinking that Sylph won't take it the wrong way now that Sylph is her
<Sara> partner-for-life*
<Xan`> * Simon blinks at Aska's outburst, not expecting it, then seems amused.
<Stretch> Mykel> Is it not prudent to come to know those who inhabit the world with you? To know their ways so that one does not provoke anger or animosity?
<Orthogon> <Rada> *Stares contemplatively at Void, seeming to have something planned*
<Nyaomi> * Vyvy narrows her eyes a little, extending a hand to Aska's shoulder, attempting to calm her.
<DeathStar> <Void> I will be here for some time. I have finished battling a great enemy from the void
<DeathStar> <Void> I can be found at my home in the snowy plains
<Orthogon> <Rada> What sort of enemy exists in the void?
<Seraphna> Alita> "Well.. I am glad another Spirit has returned to us."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Void, are you not equals with Aska, Shade-- Chronos?
<Sara> <Ellie> I understand, sir. When my wife and I are done with our celebrations, I will pay you a visit.
<Sara> * She pats Sylph
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *drinks a glass of wine*
<Orthogon> <Rada> And so will I. I want to know more about this.
<DeathStar> <Void> *describes a void dragon that attempted to eat spirits and sprites. It seemed to be massive and sucked in people*
<Sara> * Ellie eyes Sylph at the story
<DeathStar> <Chronos> I am pretty powerful granted. The first born after Shade, Aska, and Void
<DeathStar> <Sylph> No idea
<Sara> * Ellie turns slightly. "Mr. Olgin, thank you for coming, as well."
<DeathStar> *Shade seems quiet for now, as Void turns to go, musing on the half-spirit childrens and the equations* <Void> Then I will look forward to seeing you all attempt it later
<DeathStar> *he says all monotoned*
<Stretch> *Mykel muses for a moment* Sounds like an enemy that would make for a long and troublesome battle.
<Orthogon> <Rada> *snaps his attention away from Void* Ah, yes. "Miss Allaway". Nice to see you, congratulations, by the way.
<Sara> * Liana whispers to Celes, "I think your sister is taking this wedding as an excuse to get drunk despite being the headmistress."
<DeathStar> *Celes blinks, then sits with Sasha* Toasting?
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> ... I will bring my children then." She mumbles after Void eyeing them.
<Seraphna> * Talia shares a treat with Selena.
<DeathStar> *Selena eats the treat*
<DeathStar> *Void vanishes*
<Sara> * Ellie makes a bit of a face. "My name is Ellie." She pauses. "...but I really thank you for attending. You looked like you could use the break, besides..."
<Nyaomi> * Vyvy shakes her head, then moves over and grabs Ellie in her arms, squeezing and lifting, twirling around despite their juxtaposed heights.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "No, just drinking."
<DeathStar> <Celes> I notice you got a staff now. I hope you're not overworking
<Orthogon> <Rada> By the way, that reminds me. I made a wedding gift for Sylph, and even for you, too.
<Sara> <Ellie> O-Oh! *she looks at Sylph, then at Rada*
<Sara> * Then is lifted and twirled. "Eek!?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Yes, though the staff having to be welcomed by the aftermath of the attack on the Academy is unfortunate."
<Stretch> *Mykel pats Alitas arm and guides her over to where they can get a drink*
<Orthogon> *Rada pulls two silvery, ornately curved horn-like objects from his cloak, which seem to match in a pair*
<Seraphna> * Alita walks with him. Making sure Ceilia only has juice.
<DeathStar> *Sylph blinks, and takes them*
<Xan`> * Simon muses to himself but ultimately decides to just grab a drink and a seat, peering out at the celebrating.
<Orthogon> <Rada> Sylph, it seems you like singing and dancing, yes? Hold on to this.
<Sara> * Ellie wriggles her way out of Vyvy's arms, blinking repeatedly, before softly taking one of the two objects. She examines it, turning it over... afraid to bluntly ask what it is.
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Thank you
<Orthogon> <Rada> Give the other one to 'Ellie'...
<Sara> <Ellie> Thank you very much. I'm surprised you would go to so much trouble...
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Con grat u la tions, Ellie!!
<DeathStar> *Sylph smiles at Vyvy hugging Ellie*
<Orthogon> <Rada> Now, Sylph, sing a note.
<Sara> * Ellie looks slightly dizzy from being twirled
<Sara> <Ellie> Thank you, Vyvy! Thank you very much. We are now both wives of spirits.
<DeathStar> *Sylph nods and steps back*
<Stretch> *Mykel enjoys the festive atmosphere for now, sipping at this drink now and then*
<Nyaomi> * Vyvy sets her down, leaning in and kissing her cheek, then steps back, hopping foot to foot laughing giddily.
<DeathStar> *Sylph begins to sing to those near her - even those back at the tables like Sasha and liana can hear as she begins to sing using the horn, with her melodically voice*
<Orthogon> *the object held by Ellie rings out a harmonic tone with Sylph's singing.*
<Sara> <Ellie> Oh, my.
<Orthogon> <Rada> Do you see? They're harmonic rods - when you hold one and sing, the other sounds.
<DeathStar> *Sylph spins, her wings flapping as she dances and spins as she continues to sings, spreading her arms*
<Stretch> *Maeryn makes her way over towards Gnome quietly as she watches everyone*
<Sara> <Ellie> That's... I don't know what to say. It's a beautiful gift. Truly.
<Sara> <Ellie> Thank you very much.
<DeathStar> *Sylph smiles and gives Rada a kiaa on the cheek*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Thank you!
<Orthogon> <Rada> It's something only an experienced engineer could create! Just reconstructing buildings gets boring. I'm glad you enjoy them, in any case.
<Orthogon> <Rada> (Experienced....hah.)
<Sara> * Ellie gives a bow. She would curtsey, but in a wedding dress? Bowing is simply more effective like this.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Anyway, everything is well in hand. The renegade tamaes were deal with and repairs are still underway."
<DeathStar> *Gnome smiles at Maeryn*
<Sara> <Ellie> You seem like you have been doing a great job on the reconstruction, Mr. Olgin
<DeathStar> <Celes> You will handle it. I know you will
<Seraphna> * Alita fixes her dress and yawns a bit. "Well... classes to teach and more fixing for the morning. Plus I will eventually learn how to not burn an egg."
<DeathStar> <Rain> Though I do have to gather everyone together before the honeymooners go
<DeathStar> *Rain holds up some data sheets*
<Sara> * Liana blinks, peeking
<Orthogon> <Rada> Yes, it will be finished quite soon, now. Studying the rubble has allowed me to recreate buildings quite closely, but you might notice some new details from time to time.
<DeathStar> <Rain> I figure a few more hours
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Hmmmm? What is that, Rain?"
<Stretch> *Maeryn smiles*
<Sara> * Ellie walks around, making a point to personally greet every guest. She walks over to the Hapians. "Boss. Your Highness. Lady Windrunner. Thank you all so much for coming. And you as well, Lady Rain."
<DeathStar> *it seems to be data on the shards and other things*
<DeathStar> <Rain> And thank you
<Sara> * Liana smiles
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> 6* In one of the larger buildings, the 3 teams are gathered. With the shards - even the ones they could save from the Spirit World, as well as ones that have been found from the other Units. The Cypher Team and Aquarius Team are seated now as Rain gets stuff ready. Sylph has her dress put up, looking sad
<DeathStar> *Samson tries not to be seen by Erica as Yuki stretches in her seat and Asarar and Cypher chat. Qui and Gwen relax nearby*
<Seraphna> * Alita sits reading while Cookie leans against Pepper and Luci sits in Max's lap.
<DeathStar> <Rain> I wanted to gather you all together now that the Aquarius is back and before some of you get busy again - either doing trials or going on honeymoons
<Sara> * Ellie pats Sylph, having had to sacrifice her dress in favor of her usual baggy clothing herself -- although she's no longer wearing it to hide her body, it's just what her wardrobe is for now
<Stretch> *Kaylin sits quietly amongst the Aquarius crew, trying to stay in the background* Cookie, if I start talking weird like I did before...tell me about it please?
<Sara> * Chelsea lays lazily, petting Bonnie
<Xan`> * Simon leans back slightly, arms crossed. Logan sits by Cypher and Asarar. Pepper smacks her datareader, wanting to take pictures but it doesn't work right, she hands it to Cookie with a pout.
<Stretch> *Mykel sits with Alita, listening. Jelly sits on his hands in the middle of the Tech Team*
<DeathStar> <Rain> I wanted to first discuss the shards which will lead into the second and third problem
<DeathStar> <Rain> When we first met months ago, some of you learned that the spirits were having trouble using their powers the same since Yggdrasil
<Sara> * Erica eyes Pepper and hands her one of the spare datapads. Incidentally, you cannot hand over a datareader, it's part of your hand
<DeathStar> <Rain> And that using the shards activated powers, turning 1 of 3 colors.
<Seraphna> * Cookie nods to Kaylin. Cookie then works on fixing Pepper's datapad.
<Sara> <Ellie> Sylphie is still amazingly powerful! *she softly protests*
<DeathStar> <Rain> We now are pretty sure know what the colors mean. And took note of who used a shard at the time.
<Xan`> * Pepper was totally using a datapad, she takes Erica's with a smile then takes a picture of her with her own datapad.
<Stretch> *Mykel looks alert at this since he never handled one of the shards at that time*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...please continue."
<Seraphna> * Luci leans back in her massive tiger fur throne and looks thoughtful.
<DeathStar> <Rain> The blue is what allows a person to feel the spirits and activate their powers fully in the post causality world Destiny has unleashed. Red is fully using casuality that Destiny has unleashed. And Black seems to be the supernatural or otherworldly powers. The other side we conferred with would call it godhood, though we do not have the term god here.
<DeathStar> <Rain> Taking notes of who used the shards so far, we have: Yuki - Spirit, Cookie - Spirit, Vyvy - Spirit, Rain - Supernatural, Luci - Casuality, Ceilia - Supernatural, Simon - Casuality, Ellie - Spirit and we also learned the shards were used up giving them those powers. Of the 120 that were here, 8 are not inert and no longer in the picture.
<DeathStar> *now
<Seraphna> Alita> "So... is this what was meant by balance? The crystals need to be used in one of the three ways an equal number of times?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Do we know why they are now inert?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Using these powers drains them?"
<Seraphna> Luci> "Same reason a battery goes inert I suppose."
<Sara> <Erica> Well, we have 8 used, and 8 inert. Adds up.
<Stretch> Jelly> Likely because once they're in the hands of a person, and they make their choice, the power in the crystal passes to that person.
<Sara> <Chelsea> So... what, I guess we should use them all equally?
<DeathStar> <Rain> It seems so. That means Ceilia can use supernatural powers, Yuki, Vyvy, Ellie into the spirit side, and Luci into this casuality power
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Hmmmm... one wonders about side-effects...
<Seraphna> Luci> "Dang, I didn't even realize I was getting power. Should I feel different? All... Causality... y?"
<Sara> <Chelsea> 120 divided by 3 is 40, so it's possible to use them evenly.
<Xan`> <Simon> I have felt nothing different. * He notes to Luci.
<Sara> <Ellie> Sylphie continues to amaze me, but she always did. I think I'm... probably the same... *she looks down at herself* ...well in a manner of speaking.
<DeathStar> <Rain> From what I can tell, if you focus, you can manipulate casuality. And the other side has let me know that doing so lets you manipulate *she tries to put it into words*
<Stretch> Jelly> Probably because you're...nevermind, best behavior...
<DeathStar> <Rain> Chance? If events are moving toward left
<DeathStar> <Rain> You could try to force it to go right
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Causality. That's quite a word to throw around.
<Xan`> <Pepper> This seems so over my head. * She snaps a picture of Rain.
<Seraphna> Luci> "That's kind of badass."
<Sara> <Erica> We could say Destiny, if you'd prefer, but that leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
<Seraphna> LUci> "It's like changing luck I suppose."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Oh I'll manipulate my foot up his ass.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Then alter probability."
<DeathStar> <Rain> Supernatural is likely as it seems.
<Sara> <Chelsea> Wow, the people here have very lewd interests. *she looks shocked*
<Xan`> <Simon> Could we stack up on crystals? Or they attune to us only with a certain type?
<DeathStar> <Rain> The power to do supernatural/otherworldy powers
<DeathStar> <Rain> From what I could tell when we were doing it, the person focused on a color
<DeathStar> <Rain> And that gave the power
<Seraphna> Alita> "Can people use more than one or are we goingt o have to find 120 individuals?"
<DeathStar> <Rain> *she motions at the shards* And no, you can only have one. I tried to get another color
<DeathStar> <Rain> It rejected me
<Seraphna> * Alita nods. Musing.
<Xan`> <Simon> Ah, interesting.
<DeathStar> <Rain> But this leads to the second problem
<Stretch> Mykel> What about trying for multiples of the same color?
<DeathStar> <Rain> Again no
<Sara> <Liana> Well, we have at least 120 people at the Academy. If not just the students, there's also people like that Rada guy
<DeathStar> <Rain> *she waits patiently*
<Sara> * Erica eyes her. "And you really assume they'd all use them as we ask"
<Sara> * She's eyeing Liana
<Xan`> * Logan leans forward.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Ahem, please allow Rain to continue."
<DeathStar> *Samson muses, taking a shard*
<Sara> <Erica> Hey, aren't you...
<DeathStar> <Rain> Now, if you recall, I said that the original number was 120
<DeathStar> *Samson pauses, coughing* Hello Erica
<Seraphna> * Alita picks one up and examines it.
<DeathStar> <Rain> 15% of the shards were stolen before the Aquarius could save them
<Sara> <Erica> ...So you're once again, still alive.
<DeathStar> <Samson> Yes I am
<Sara> <Erica> Is there a thing in this existence that can kill you? If I were into men I'd say that I like that in a man, granted.
<DeathStar> <Rain> I'll let you do the math of what 120 minus 15% is
<DeathStar> *Samson rubs the back of his head*
<Stretch> Kaylin> 17.
<Sara> <Chelsea> Like... 102?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...yes... do we ahve any leads on the missing shards?"
<DeathStar> <Rain> I got 18 but that works And yes, 102 lefet
<DeathStar> <Rain> But then
<DeathStar> <Rain> 102 - 8 used up shards and you get 94
<Sara> <Chelsea> So... what about it?
<DeathStar> <Rain> If you recall, the other side has 70. If the other side gets 18 shards, they go up to 88
<DeathStar> <Rain> The side that has the least amount of shards begins to experience reality quakes
<DeathStar> <Rain> So if Destiny places out stolen shards over there
<DeathStar> <Rain> And we use up more shards to power up
<Seraphna> Luci> So we nee to use them up equally AND make sure shards are equal on both sides?
<Stretch> Jelly> So a total of 208 between the sides that we know of..
<Sara> <Erica> I guess if we really can make balance, though that seems rough at this point... Yu, is the compass still working right?
<DeathStar> *Yuki nods*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Yep
<Sara> <Erica> So at least that's good
<DeathStar> <Rain> I'm not saying don't use the shards to power up, just becareful
<DeathStar> <Rain> As we get reach the same amount, quakes WILL happen
<Sara> <Erica> So between this and our ability to talk with this... *she looks at Yuki again* Kaori person? I guess it's possible to balance, if we can figure out the umbers...
<Sara> numbers*
<Stretch> Mykel> And we're currently sitting at 4, 2 and 2 in our distribution of the alignments
<Sara> <Erica> Looks pretty grim, not gonna lie.
<DeathStar> <Rain> Yes. And we need those powers I'm sure
<DeathStar> <Rain> To win
<DeathStar> <Rain> It might help if the other side uses their shards
<DeathStar> <Rain> To deplete together
<Sara> <Erica> Hmph... well they say there's always two sides to any good story.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Are we able to communicate across worlds with them?"
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Yes. blood, no virgins
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Portals
<Seraphna> Cookie> Kinda feels like we've been set up to have a conflict between both sides."
<Sara> <Chelsea> That was probably the idea. He's playing a game with us, you know.
<DeathStar> <Rain> Well you will love this
<DeathStar> <Rain> I have a final point to bring up
<DeathStar> *Rain turns to Simon*
<Stretch> Jelly> Yeah...what's problem 3?
<DeathStar> <Rain> I been questioning your book
<Xan`> <Simon> Oh? You have?
<Seraphna> Alita> Commendations on not being eaten.
<DeathStar> <Rain> Yes. It suggestions to win that we balance the shards as helping and unlocking the shards powers, which seem a bit conflicting
<Stretch> Jelly> And do we know that this Book isn't somehow Destiny screwing with us to make it that much harder to actually win against him?
<Seraphna> Alita> "We basically need to use them all and in a way where neither side has a clear majority."
<DeathStar> <Rain> But it seems to be pretty much mandatory that Kaori learns her power and we allow Yggdrasil to be brought back.
<DeathStar> <Rain> It seems to be insistant on that
<Seraphna> ALita> "Thus their power will be entirely used up and Destiny's power will be balanced by the other two forces."
<Sara> <Erica> Allow that fucking THING to COME BACK?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...are we certain this book isn't speaking FOR Destiny?"
<DeathStar> <Rain> Though last time the world almost ended with that tree
<Stretch> Jelly> Uh...HELLO?! Didn't I just ask that?
<Seraphna> * Cookie muses. "True... but it's the tree of life. It is, in a sense, reality."
<Sara> * Chelsea pats Jelly's head. She still appreciates him
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Hrm.
<DeathStar> *Asarar pets his tail*
<Seraphna> Cookie> "Destroying it might be tantamount to ending everything."
<Xan`> <Simon> I believe the tree is very important.
<Stretch> *Jelly melts and swoons at the attention*
<Xan`> <Simon> In that we may need it to continue our existence, but that's just a theory.
<Sara> * Ellie looks at her wife, troubled by all this stress on the very same day as their wedding
<DeathStar> *Sylph looks a bit over her head*
<DeathStar> <Rain> I just think you all need to decide what you want to do when it comes down to it. I hate to see in fighting when the big bad arrives
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Hmmmmm... I believe that someone should get to their honeymoon."
<DeathStar> <Rain> Better to all be agreeing sooner than later
<DeathStar> <Rain> Alright
<DeathStar> <Rain> But keep it in mind
<Stretch> *Kaylin looks about the room at all of the attendees as she pokes Cookie gently* *softly* What color are my eyes?
<Sara> <Ellie> By your leave then, boss. I think my class will need a substitute for a short time...
<DeathStar> *Sylph beams and hops up*
<Xan`> <Logan> We all just want to stop Destiny and bring peace to our worlds, right?
<Sara> <Erica> Like y'even have t'ask, 'course we freakin' do.
<DeathStar> <Cypher> That's the plan
<Sara> * Erica lets full rough mode slip instead of "Captain and political figure Hildegard" mode
<Xan`> <Logan> We just need to hope that the other side shares the same goal?
<Xan`> <Simon> I'll cover your classes, Ellie.
<Stretch> Mykel> Peaceful coexistence.
<DeathStar> <Cypher> True. It would suck if a renegade on the other side is plotting with Destiny
<Sara> <Chelsea> ...I don't like gambling on other people to be selfless.
<Seraphna> Luci> "We need to trust them. ANd we need to trust that if a renegade is doing anything, they're able to stop that renegade."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I shall make arrangements, Ellie."
<Xan`> <Pepper> We need to like, meet with them and make sure.
<Sara> <Ellie> Thank you. Just remember, even if someone's let it slip at times, *she looks at Sylph* I and "Ms. Allaway" are separate, and some of them still don't know.
<DeathStar> *Yuki rises*
<Sara> * Ellie and Sylph depart
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I'll talk to the other side with Erica
<Xan`> * Simon nods once in understanding.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I have family there
<Seraphna> * Cookie nods. "Yeah, we know them so it'll be easy."
<DeathStar> *Sylph floats off*
<Seraphna> Cookie> *squeezes Pepper's butt, then hops up*
<Sara> <Erica> Yeah, this Kaori chick is like, what... your sister?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> After all, if they mess up they'll kill me, my kid, oh and Cookie
<Sara> * Erica covers her head, knowing that's wrong
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Yu." She puts her hands on her hips.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Yeah, basically
<Stretch> *Jelly straightens in his seat despite the pettings* Alright now dearies...why don't we all just get a list together of who all will choose which ahead of time, and whether somebody's willing to be a 'floater' per se?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *she smiles at Vyvy* You too, cousin
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Grandmother's still expecting me to create a bridge.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> We'll talk to them together then
<Nyaomi> * Vyvy sniffs. "I doubt she would stand for us all being wiped out."
<Xan`> * Pepper jumps up, by Cookie's pinch or her exciteable nature.
<Xan`> <Simon> I can work with you Rain to determine how many of each type we need on both sides. Keeping in mind the nature of how they maintain our worlds as well.
<Stretch> *Jelly seems to have taken on a slightly different set of vocal inflections as he continues* There ain't no reason to keep the info a secret if it ends up killing us all or the other side.
<DeathStar> <Rain> Well, *she nods at the pile*
<DeathStar> <Rain> The shards are essentially shards until a person touches them and will a color of their choice
<Xan`> * Logan eyes Jelly, glancing to Asarar and Cypher with a shrug.
<DeathStar> <Rain> Then it changes into that color, is asborbed int othe,. It's only later it goes colorless
<DeathStar> *into them
<Stretch> Jelly> Yeah, but don't we need'm to be balanced 'tween the colors too deary?
<Sara> * Chelsea eyes Jelly with a little bit of concern but listens
<DeathStar> <Rain> I suppose but I think it matters more on what the person is attuned to more
<Sara> * Erica meanwhile is writing notes, trying to figure out what to say
<DeathStar> <Rain> Also if the other side agrees to use their shards the same way we will not have to be stingy
<Sara> <Erica> It's all riding on trust... and as much as I'd like to trust people openly, it's "Trust, but verify".
<Xan`> <Simon> Yes, though some of my time spent with them illuminated that they are all mostly like us. Just trying to do the right thing. Though they...do have a few more rogue elements than we do.
<Xan`> *Simon glances to Samson when he says that.
<DeathStar> *Samson hmphs* <Yuki> We'll figure this out. *Rain meanwhile has a 4th thing to go over, and puts it away for now - the prophecies*
<DeathStar> -END-
<Sara> <Erica> ...Samson will come through if it counts, *she stubbornly believes*
<Stretch> *Mykel nods as he stands, moving over to pick up a shard* Then by all means, verify.
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Session Close: Sun Mar 04 21:41:23 2018