The Duality Wars: The Alien Wars 6

Session 16

<DeathStar> <Narrator> After the trouble our fledging heroes were going through on Geyze, not knowing that they were taking baby steps toward greatness, those on Asarar Cypher's team would soon go through their own trial by fire, beginning with what many considered their weakest link, Maximillion the Weretiger. (cont)
<DeathStar> <Narrator> Having taken down the serial killer, and gotten the Net running in the club, they were beginning to draw the attention of many Tech Runners as the group began to look to taking on more jobs. However, that also meant that Asarar began to push outward her focus and she discovered something to do with Max, who had been going through his own little crisis lately. Finally gathering enough evidence, and seeing Max finally calm down, she decided to call him, and the others, despite it being a personal thing
<DeathStar> 4.25.5990 CE
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar sits in the control room, having called all who were on duty, though there is no sign of Wolfe coming. Riki serves drinks to those who attend as she sits there in her traditional coat and tie outfit in front of the main computer
<DeathStar> 6* Facing Max.
<kalonZombie> 6*Max sits, sipping his drink
<AquaKoala> *Otto sits, looking at his reader
<Seraphna> * Luci is in a loose fitting dress and tights, one of her staying in outfits she would wear while singing. Probably having done so earlier.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> While this is personal, I think this will end up dealing with everyone on the team, Max. So I am sorry to blindside you with this. Before I begin, I want to tell everyone that due to what I am about to go into, I have had Barry begin our own accounting system and banking to put your coin into and I can dispost directly into now
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> *sits nearby, already wearing her 'business catsuit' in zipped-down mode.
<kalonZombie> <Max> Half is set up to go into the other account I have, right?
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Since the slums doesn't have a banking system, the accounting system you were using was in the middle district, Max.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I don't know if you were targetted directly, but your sister's account was hacked and the funds stolen. Since you had us putting coins into it, I had a spy bot keeping track of it, since the funds were never touched for years, which matches up with the information I have since begun to get.
<Seraphna> * Luci raises an eyebrow.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Others in the bank were hit, too, but it might have been a cover up. I managed to figure out who the Tech Runner is that did it and got his name. He's a solo one and in the Slums. I don't think he knows that I know who he is. Could be he thought he was just stealing from the rich.
<kalonZombie> 6*Max looks a bit hurt, but at least knows his sister's well enough off that she isn't using his money
<DeathStar> <Asarar> However, I looked more into it and found out that some information has been withheld from you too. There has been letters you haven't gotten from your sister in the past few years, due to your sister's location and the politics going on
<DeathStar> <Asarar> And likely why she never got to the account after she grew up
<Seraphna> Luci> "Well I doubt this character was giving to the poor either."
<Seraphna> * Luci blinks a bit and looks at Asarar, then Max.
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar taps on a screen. Letters pop up, hand written, scanned by Asarar.
<kalonZombie> 6*Aaaaaand now Max looks pissed
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I don't know how many of you know of the tensions of the Naturalists and Kumen.
<kalonZombie> <Max> Not a clue.
<AquaKoala> Otto> They're 'hippies' right? *Otto pronounces the inverted commas
<DeathStar> <Asarar> It seems, from what unpersonal parts of the letters I read, that your sister went to Geyze at some point, and found a job in the Naturalist area. Decided to stay. Because of the Naturalists destroying Kumen technology, her letters were flagged in the Kumen space port and never delivered. Likely they were destroyed
<Seraphna> Luci> "Something about the Geyze people not fans of Kumen mining their world."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Anything you wrote likely was destroyed being Kumen related by Naturalists in the space port area
<DeathStar> <Asarar> That and tech
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Oh great, sounds like we got whack-job Luddites."
<kalonZombie> 6*This isn't making Max look any less pissed
<DeathStar> <Asarar> So that is why the money was never touched. So the account became a big beacon. I am on standby to steal it back after we move on the Tech-Runner, but I fiugure you'd want to see your sister first. From what I am reading, tensions are near breaking point between certain areas on Geyze, especially Naturalists, related. They even have a school that is reported to unite Geyze against threats
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Who knows how much longer shuttles will be going down there.
<kalonZombie> 6*Max debates, not having seen his sister since the incident he told Asarar about
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Going down there will be free, but coming back will likely cost us. But I can figure a way to hack tickets
<Seraphna> Luci> "So... is this a sneak and visit thing or a rescue operation?"
<DeathStar> <Asarar> It sounded like she was happy.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> But if tensions break out, Max might not see her for years.
<Seraphna> Luci> "Visit then... assuming that's not hooey."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I admit I want to get a look at the area to see a few things; If Kumen goes to war, that could change our way of business.
<DeathStar> 6* She motions at Otto, who knows more about that than them being a merc
<kalonZombie> 6*Hey. Max is a merc too. Just not a smart or politics-minded one.
<AquaKoala> *Otto nods "We'd probably be making more money"
<AquaKoala> Otto> War is profitable
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Do you want to go, or not, Max? It is your family.
<kalonZombie> <Max> ...Yeah. Let's go. Maybe she won't totally hate me.
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "...there soemthing else going on here?"
<Seraphna> Luci> "If what I've heard about naturalists has any salt to it,she probably doesn't know you're alive."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I'll send the letters to your DataReader to read
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar taps a button.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> When we return, we will need to deal with rogue Tech Runners and make a name for ourselves. Or else they will think they can push us around
<kalonZombie> <Max> No Kira, I'm just hoping that she doesn't see what I am and fucking hate me for it. 6*He nods in thanks to Asarar
<DeathStar> -Spinning Bonnie-
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar walks up to the shuttle going to Geyze. The shuttle port in the slums, with them now in one of the three quads with them, looks run down and full of graffti and symbols of truth, not the words, indicating the crazy sect. Through there are lines of sentences too for those who want to read. Asarar ignores them now and walks on the shuttle going down, which the people in the station seem glad - the more people who leave Kumen, the less mouths to feed
<DeathStar> 6* She takes a seat that looks to be falling apart and buckles in
<kalonZombie> 6*Max sits, trying not to take up two seats, and buckles
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Master, this... does not look reassuring.
<AquaKoala> *Otto sits and buckles up, putting his breifcase on his lap
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle looks to be fairly empty right now, not many leaving though there are a few Aurit and Fauna on it
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> *buckles in next to Asarar* "You sure you going to be alright down there? Not much in the way of tech for you to flex your skills."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I am sure it will go down. 6* She nods to Kira. "I don't know honestly. I heard those who are synchers act funny once out of the field."
<DeathStar> 6* she holds up to Synch Drivers, for DS' two empty slots for Asarar
<Seraphna> * Luci moves to get in as well, buckling up next to Max.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> If need be, I can take these
<Seraphna> Luci> "Not sure what my... abilities would do down there."
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle doors close and a recorded voice, energetic and hyper from decades ago when the shuttle was new talks about the exciting possibilities of flight and to be prepared for new worlds. Then a new one begins to describe Geyze and the Hapian Dynasty, and all the neat people - going through each realm
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle zooms out of the docking bay and moves through space, flying away from Kumen and toward it's sister planet, Geyze. The two planets always circling each other as they circle the star
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I find it interesting how Kumen and Geyze are sister planets, yet are so different.
<Seraphna> Luci> "Siblings can be like that."
<kalonZombie> <Max> It's really weird how at odds they are, yeah.
<kalonZombie> <Max> You have a point, Luci. My sister's the calm, rational, smart one.
<DeathStar> 6* She muses. "But how many twins are different I wonder? I guess they can be."
<AquaKoala> *Otto twitches slightly at the voice
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle soon begins to enter Geyze's atmosphere - having a real one unlike Kumen's fake one, heat shields kick in and the shuttle shakes about
<DeathStar> 6* They pass clouds and blue skies, which makes Asarar's eyes twinkle. The only skies are for the upper quadrants and the slums only see those in a handful - like Quad 2
<kalonZombie> <Max> Open sky. Been a while.
<Seraphna> * Luci looks out in the skies, seeming far away for a moment, it's been a while since she last had wings.
<DeathStar> 6* Soon they land in the space port in the Hapian Dynasty, a rather large complex where several other shuttles are parked, based on ranking. Some look to be in great shape and Corporate people are kept secluded by walls from the rift raft. There are people there to greet them and hand them maps of the planet and give them shots to give them immunites to Geyze. Asarar rubs her arm, wincing, till in synch in here
<DeathStar> 6* She walks along, peering at screens showing pictures of the various kingdoms heading for the door. Resturants are open serving local food from each realm and people the Academy stand around trying to recruit people. There are Hapian people studying and waiting on big-shot Corporate people and typical stuff. Amazonians wait around for women to snag
<kalonZombie> 6*Max takes the shots without complaint despite that he used to travel to and from the planet a lot and likely has immunities from both planets anyway
<Seraphna> * Luci rubs the spot a little and peers around quietly, in her jump suit and coat with her gear set away.
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "...wonder what kind of weird jungle diseases they have down here."
<kalonZombie> <Max> Oh all sorts of fun stuff.
<AquaKoala> *Otto takes the shot, looking at the map
<AquaKoala> Otto> Yes, because legrot and brainmoss are so fun.
<kalonZombie> <Max> Like there's this one that makes your skin rip open a little, and then the rips turn into big black pustules that hurt like a motherfucker, apparently.
<DeathStar> 6* As Asarar steps outside, she blinks at a woman with a dragon trying to get the people there to give her dragon and herself a ride on the shuttle. "Come on, she can be very small if she wants to be." <Space Port Personal> Come on lady, there's no way our shuttles can fit this dragon. Maybe a frigrate but they won't show until the end of the week. <Woman> I'd kind of like to go now
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar watches the bizzare scene, and the green dragon
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "...yeah..."
<AquaKoala> *Otto watches silently
<Seraphna> * Luci looks at the dragon, blinking distractedly as she steps a little closer.
<Seraphna> Luci> "...Why..."
<DeathStar> 6* She puts her hands together and tries to look cute, then sighs as they turn her away and she pats the dragon. "Aw, I can't abandon you. Maybe we'll have to go with the Legion after all. Yeah, I know, they can be stiff."
<kalonZombie> 6*Max grabs her arm and shakes his head
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar peers down at the map, then the dragon
<DeathStar> <Asarar> That would be a fast ride
<Seraphna> * Luci blinks a bit, looking at Max, she mumbles. "I don't get it... why is it staying that way?"
<kalonZombie> <Max> Careful. Never know when they'll eat you.
<Seraphna> Luci> "It... would. I can't take that form yet."
<Seraphna> Luci> "Hey, we don't eat people."
<kalonZombie> <Max> Different kind of dragon, Luci.
<kalonZombie> <Max> ...I think.
<Seraphna> * Luci looks perplexed.
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "We do have business here, remember?"
<kalonZombie> <Max> Yeah I know. C'mon.
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar walks over to the two
<AquaKoala> *Otto pulls his wallet out and moves over the rider
<DeathStar> <Asarar> *she pauses as Otto beats her to it and nods approvingly*
<Seraphna> * Luci walks over too. Eager to see more.
<AquaKoala> Otto> Excuse me? Mam
<DeathStar> 6* She turns
<DeathStar> <Woman> Hm?
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> My arm burns, master.
<AquaKoala> Otto> Would you be willing to give us a ride, we can pay and that might help convince the shuttle people
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar gives Ylva a small little treat in a can - it tastes fishy and makes the pain go away
<AquaKoala> *Otto pulls out a large wad of bills
<DeathStar> 6* The woman perks up. "Where you want to go?"
<Seraphna> * LUci peers over the dragon.
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> M-mh..! Thanks..!
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon scratches itself. If Luci was bonded, she feels she could have a repoire with it.
<AquaKoala> *Otto goes to show her on the map
<Seraphna> * Luci bites her lower lip and looks at Max, considering.
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva pokes Luci in the forehead.
<DeathStar> <Woman> Oh ... you want to go there...g-great...
<Seraphna> * Luci blinks and looks at Ylva. "Huh?"
<DeathStar> <Woman> Of all the places...
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Why do you keep staring at that creature?
<kalonZombie> 6*Max raises an eyebrow at Luci
<AquaKoala> Otto> Is that an issue?
<Seraphna> Luci> "It and I are alike..."
<kalonZombie> <Max> It's a dragon. She's a dragon.
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Oh. So that is a dragon.
<Seraphna> Luci> "I do feel if I was bonded I'd be able to relate to it better."
<kalonZombie> <Max> You do?
<DeathStar> <Woman> Kind of can't go there. Tell you what, can any of you ride her? I can tell her where to go and she can come back to me
<kalonZombie> 6*Max steps forward "I've ridden a few dragons
<kalonZombie> 6*He doesn't mean Luci oh god
<AquaKoala> *Otto hands the woman the cash
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva peers at Max musing.
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "hah!"
<AquaKoala> Otto> I'll send more back with.. her?
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "I bet you did..."
<Seraphna> Luci> "I... might be able to? I only know the begin ridden part though."
<kalonZombie> <Max> What? 6*He asks Kira, not realizing the innuendo
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva glances between Kira, Max and Luci.
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Hmmm..
<kalonZombie> <Max> A couple of mission I've ridden dragons before.
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar laughs
<DeathStar> 6* She takes it
<DeathStar> <Woman> Thanks
<DeathStar> <Woman> If you see a girl named Spira, tell her I had to go
<kalonZombie> <Max> Alright.
<AquaKoala> Otto> I will keep it in mind
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "And who do we say is going?"
<Seraphna> * Luci taps her chin. "I umm... need to think while we travel."
<kalonZombie> 6*Max nods
<kalonZombie> <Max> Guess I won't teach you on the way there then.
<Seraphna> LUci> "Mmm, my decision might mean we're riding me on the way back."
<DeathStar> <Woman> Hm, she'll know
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> That would be interesting.
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar tentatively gets on the green dragon
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> I do not think I have ridden you.
<kalonZombie> 6*Max climbs on the dragon
<Seraphna> * Luci blushes a bit and climbs on gently.
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva climbs up.
<kalonZombie> <Max> What's her name? 6*He asks the Woman
<AquaKoala> *Otto sits on the dragon
<DeathStar> <Woman> Spira.
<kalonZombie> <Max> I mean the dragon.
<DeathStar> <woman> Oh you mean the dragon?
<kalonZombie> <Max> Yeah.
<DeathStar> <Woman> I call her *she blushes* Wind
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva strokes the dragon gently where she sits, then peers at Luci.
<DeathStar> <Woman> Because she flies like it. good luck
<Seraphna> Luci> "Nice name."
<DeathStar> 6* She moves off
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> *climbs on to the dragon* "...crazy."
<kalonZombie> 6*He nods, patting Wind's side and once everyone's on he says "Alright girl, let's go
<DeathStar> 6* Wind the dragon looks dignified but a little craxy
<DeathStar> *crazy too
<DeathStar> 6* Then takes off high in the air. Asarar squeals and looks afraid, especially as they get high and clings tightly
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I'mgonnafall...gonnafall...gonnafallagain
<DeathStar> 6* She seems to be having flashbacks
<AquaKoala> *Otto looks annoyed
<Seraphna> * Luci muses softly, judging who has the best relationship rank with her right now and who will have to work at raising it to get her second slot.
<kalonZombie> 6*Max smiles, having... fun? Not really noticing Asarar at first
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon reaches higher than the platforms and middle and top platforms. Asarar quiets other than her rapidly mumbling words
<Seraphna> * Luci then lays a hand on Asarar. "Shhh... take it easy, look forward, not down."
<kalonZombie> 6*Then he looks back "Asarar, you won't fall
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva hugs Asrara, nuzzling her.
<DeathStar> 6* Flying in the direction of the voices. Asarar keeps her eyes closed, not budging from clinging and not breathing it looks like, holding her breath an impossibly long time, flincing at the hug then relaxing
<DeathStar> 6* Slowly she begins to untense, but refuses to open her eyes
<kalonZombie> 6*Max keeps Wind at a steady but not breakneck pace
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Shhh, master. You are fine. I am here.
<DeathStar> 6* It seems the wind combination and height is what got to her
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Asarar... just hold on to me, ok?"
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar nods, opening her eyes with Ylva and kira there and grips Kira tightly, hunching forward a little to look around, making herself confront it, though she looks queasy
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Funny...I go grappling around the slums...yet this got to me suddenly
<Seraphna> Luci> "Best not to think about it too much."
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "In the slums, there is always another roof just a few meters lower. There aren't any next roofs around here."
<kalonZombie> 6*Max pats Wind every so often as they fly
<AquaKoala> Otto> And the wind
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar nods. And so the long flight goes on
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> 4.26.5990 CE
<DeathStar> 4.27 even
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon flies over the Naturalist territory. Spending two days on it, and without her synch drivers, Asarar looks pale and not in great shape. She doesn't talk much, even on the ground. Finally, around mid-day, they fly over a forest that suddenly appeared in the middle of a grass field and down below looks like a major naturalist city built into it
<kalonZombie> <Max> That's it I think.
<Seraphna> Luci> "I don't think I've seen this much green in my entire life."
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Me either... it is beautiful..
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon lands in the pen with other dragons and Asarar quickly gets out. She looks around the Lower Quadrant of the Naturalist Capital
<kalonZombie> <Max> It wears on you when you live in the jungle for a year.
<kalonZombie> 6*He hops off, then holds his hand out to Luci
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> *hops off*
<Seraphna> * Luci takes his hand, but only after hesitating another moment with all the dragons, she does seem resolved in something after having time to think.
<kalonZombie> 6*He helps her down
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva tilts her head at the two, muses, then catches up quickly to Asarar.
<AquaKoala> *Otto slithers down, looking massively out of place with his briefcase and duster
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar seems unsteady still, leaning on a tree. She eyes the clothing of people, two piece native outfits, and how they stare at them. Immediately distrustful
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Well. Now we just need to find your sister. Though I read weretiger are plenty here
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> *moves over to Asarar and kvoes her arms around her* "Going to be alright?"
<Seraphna> * Luci peers around. "...Maybe we should get some clothes."
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Master, calm down..
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Yeah. I just feel disconnected and woozy, and that ride did not help
<AquaKoala> *Otto fixes his tie
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva hugs her side, wiggling her ears.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> And the heat does not help. 6* She motions at her coat
<kalonZombie> 6*Max shrugs, wearing what he usually wears
<Seraphna> Luci> "Let's find a clothing shop while we look."
<DeathStar> 6* A young 13 year old looking two tailed Aurit wanders around the dragon pen, frowning as she looks
<DeathStar> 6* She blinks and ducks down as two fauna, a cat and fox, do a sweep, searching for someone, leaping on tree branches, where there are some homes, and move on
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "No shit. Let's swap to jungle wear. My suit is getting all sticky."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Sounds good
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Jungle.. wear?
<kalonZombie> <Max> Yeah. Jungle wear.
<AquaKoala> Otto> I have a feeling I won't like this
<Seraphna> Luci> "...I am digging this bikini style the girls are wearing."
<kalonZombie> 6*Max grins "Lemme help you pick something out then Luci
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar walks and in the middle quadrant are shops. The aurit spies on them leaving and goes back to searching, sniffing the dragon they came in and stalks them
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar lays down coin for their clothing and moves to change in the back
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> *also goes to change*
<Seraphna> * Luci moves to get a change of clothes too, getting into something light and somewhat revealing
<kalonZombie> 6*Max approves
<Seraphna> Luci> "So do we wanna address the Aurit that's been tailing us?"
<AquaKoala> *Otto looks it over, deadpanned and eventually takes a light cloak
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> I do not want to wear something this small!
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva hides behind Asarar
<Seraphna> Luci> "Oh Ylva, you'll look cute in it."
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "I make it look good."
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva hrmps and turns her head from Luci.
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar steps out, showing off her body, wwearing the gloves still. She has a slight scar on her back
<Seraphna> Luci> *pouts a little*
<DeathStar> <Asarar> You do not have to
<kalonZombie> <Max> Don't worry Luci, I like it
<DeathStar> 6* She pats Ylva. The Aurit peeks into the shop, watching them
<Seraphna> * Luci's skin seems flawless, save for a strange tattoo on her side just below her breasts, a barcode.
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva nods to Asrar, her normal clothing not that warm anyway-- though she does look out of place naturally.
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Feel free to show off, Luciana. I have no reason to.
<AquaKoala> *Otto looks right at the Aurit
<DeathStar> <Asarar> *to Kira* We have eyes on us
<DeathStar> 6* The Aurit jerks and creeps out
<Seraphna> Luci> "You'd blend in here wouldn't you?"
<DeathStar> 6* Right into the two fauna, who pick her up
<DeathStar> <Cat Fauna> We have you now. <Fox Fauna> The others have a curfew on them, Spira
<AquaKoala> *Otto watches this
<Seraphna> * Luci shifts and then moves over to the Aurit and Fauna. "Heeeello there."
<DeathStar> <Spira> B-But...
<Seraphna> Luci> "Wait... Spira?"
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Yes, she must be. She knew the dragon.
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Let'snot get involved in local disputes."
<DeathStar> <Spira> They have Peaches' dragon! I know it! *She flails*
<Seraphna> Luci> "She did ask a favor of us. Hey Spira!"
<DeathStar> 6* She pauses at the name call
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna look at each other subtlely
<kalonZombie> <Max> We have something to tell you from Peaches.
<Seraphna> Luci> *waves a little*
<Seraphna> Luci> "So that's her name huh."
<DeathStar> <Spira> You know where she is?
<DeathStar> 6* She looks excited
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar crosses her arms, watching
<Seraphna> * Luci has kept on her shield, so it appears she has a bracer on one arm. And her metal pieces have been set inside her top.
<AquaKoala> Otto> No. She said she had to leave quickly
<DeathStar> 6* Spira slumps
<Seraphna> Luci> "She apoligizes... she's not in this land anymore though."
<DeathStar> 6* They peer at each other again, and nod to the group
<DeathStar> <Cat Fauna> You are new here? Come with us to the only inn in this place. You will need rooms. <Fox Fauna> Yes.
<DeathStar> 6* They carry the dispondant Aurit
<Seraphna> * Luci raises an eyebrow. "Only inn?"
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> It does not seem like a large place..
<kalonZombie> 6*Max shrugs and follows them "Eh, better than hunting a place down I suppose
<DeathStar> <Fox Fauna> This place is simple. Depite being the capital, their rooms are plain - they even keep a room open for spirits
<AquaKoala> *Otto sighs and rises, still carrying his suitcase
<Seraphna> * Luci shrugs and walks along. "Keeping a room for some spirits...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar follows as they head toward to the Upper Quadrant, with mansion like buildings and walk toward the inn, am ansion
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Spirits?"
<DeathStar> <Cat Fauna> Do not ask us. *they look at Kira* You are in the realm of the Great Wind Spirit. She is not our spirit, but yes.
<Seraphna> Luci> "Jeez... even here there's a class system."
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Your spirit?
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I read on the spirits. That is what the conflict is between Kumen and Geyze. We want their spirit resources
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Our world is dead due to that *She whispers*
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> That explains it...
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Master, I think I can... without the use of my bullets here.
<DeathStar> <Fox Fauna> We follow Aska, the Light Spirit. *they frown in thought as they enter the inn*
<Seraphna> Luci> "I've always liked Water best."
<DeathStar> 6* Lu looks up from the center of the room, drinking tea where Cherry gives her snacks. They drop Spira
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Well, I follow Mula, the mighty Coin Spirite."
<DeathStar> <Lu> So you found her. <Fox Fauna. Peaches ahs left the planet
<DeathStar> <Cat Fauna> There is a coin spirit?> *they look awed*
<kalonZombie> <Max> Metaphorical spirit.
<AquaKoala> *Otto looks around coldly
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> No, there is not.
<Seraphna> * Luci waves a little.
<DeathStar> 6* The two move up to inform Sasha of the news
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Who... are these people?
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy pauses, then locks onto Luci.
<DeathStar> 6* Spira looks sad. Cherry rushes over
<Seraphna> * Alita looks up, tilting her head at the strangers.
<DeathStar> <Cherry> Do you need rooms?!
<DeathStar> 6* The 12 year old leans in
<Seraphna> * Luci blinks a bit and slowly looks at Vyvy.
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy frowns slightly, bringing a hand over her eyepatch.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia looks at them, then bites her lip, then whispers to Alita
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> You...
<Sara> * Liana looks up from a snack, looking around, kind of confused. "What's with all the noise?"
<Seraphna> Luci> "Me...? Have we met?"
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar shrugs and pays Cherry for rooms
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> No. You're a dragon.
<DeathStar> <Lu> I think Cherry finally has paying customers
<Seraphna> * Alita nods in agreement.
<Seraphna> * Luci pauses and blushes a bit. "I... howdidyou... second person who just..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cherry weeps in joy. "I can finally eat."
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Let's bunk down and then figure out where we go next."
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy looks a bit tense, her teeth clenched.,
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Tell me, innkeeper, do you know of a weretiger who looks a bit like MAx but is younger and female?
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> What are people from Kumen doing here?
<DeathStar> <Cherry> You mean the Chief's secretary?
<Seraphna> Luci> "...How do you know all that?"
<kalonZombie> <Max> Not too much younger. Only a year or so. We might look the same age due to how werebeasts age.
<DeathStar> 6* Cherry pauses at Kumen, studying them all curiously. The two fauna turn back having brought Sasha and stare
<Sara> <Liana> *standing* Why's everyone getting all wound up? You know, the pie here is just the best! You should relax and have some!
<DeathStar> <Cat Fauna> You are Kumenites who rape the land?
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> I do no such thing!
<Seraphna> Luci> "Huh? Us? Haven't done anything like that."
<AquaKoala> *Otto eyes the Kitos "Not the land normally"
<kalonZombie> <Max> To be fair I was born on Geyeze.
<Seraphna> LUci> "We're actually from the slums... we're about as non-Corporate as they get."
<DeathStar> <Fox Fauna> But everyone tells us Kumens are bad
<Sara> <Liana> *pausing to think* Raping the land sounds kind of uncomfortable for all parties involved...
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Prove it.
<AquaKoala> Otto> I'm also not from Kumen.
<Seraphna> Luci> "It's the corporates that do the mining."
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar is quiet, glancing at Kira
<DeathStar> <Fox Fauna> What is that?
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy seems especially tense at Luci of all of them.
<Seraphna> Luci> "A corporate is kind of like a nation that doesn't care about people."
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva clings to Asarar, making a face.
<Seraphna> Luci> "Us people from the slums are sort of the rejects."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Corporations are businesses, you two.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I think... there is too many of us in the inn. Perhaps we should retire to various room and separate hostilities and questions. *she eyes Vyvy especially, and the two fauna*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *steps out of her room and then calps her hands* "Everyone to your rooms. I will not be having a scene here while we are under Miss Cherry's roof."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> They hire people to do work they don't want to.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia awws and gets out of Alita's lap, winking at Max
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "...like I said, we should bunk down now. Its like alley cats in here now."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Max, the innkeeper says someone like your sister works for the Chief
<DeathStar> 6* She moves upstairs
<Seraphna> * Luci muses, looking at Vyvy. "Umm... I rarely encounter any others of my kind... are we gonna have to armwrestle or something?"
<kalonZombie> <Max> I guess we look there tomorrow
<AquaKoala> *Otto pays Cherry for the rooms
<DeathStar> 6* Lu muses, then speaks outloud. "With so many here, I guess people can go outside
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> I would sooner kill you, if I cannot believe you are of your own volition.
<Sara> * Liana looks at Sasha and frowns. She just wanted everyone to relax. She bets these new people have all kinds of interesting stories...
<DeathStar> <Lu> But I want you all ready to leave tomorrow.
<Seraphna> * Alita takes some of the pie.
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy takes a long breath, visibly relaxing, then holds out her hand to Luciana.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen exits the hotsprings and looks around
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Did I miss something?
<Seraphna> * Luci blinks a bit, slowly taking it. "I... umm... hi."
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar sets down her bags on the bed
<Sara> <Liana> There's people from Kumen here.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus walks through, having grown most a beard since he's stepped down, looking around
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> *goes into the same room as Asarar*
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I can see why war might break out if people think all Kumens are responsible for the corporations. Oh well
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Oh? I might go up and visit them in their rooms later then
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "No kidding."
<DeathStar> 6* She beams
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna return to Sasha's room to guard it and Spira goes to her room to sulk
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Kito. Neekito. Good job finding Spira."
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy takes ahold of her eyepatch and removes it as she joins hands with Luciana, peering into her eyes with her own, the one pale blue, but the uncovered a feral-like red flecked with gold. "Do you work for a corporation?" [Truth use]
<Seraphna> Luci> "Nope."
<Seraphna> Luci> "Pretty eye though."
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy jerks, looking a little offput, but lets out another breath.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> You really don't... that's a relief...
<DeathStar> <Kito> Thanks!
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen dries off and drags Liana with her
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Who should we visit?
<Seraphna> Luci> "I'm sure it does..."
<Sara> <Liana> Eep! Um, um... *she looks around, scratching her head*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Any word on Peaches?"
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar rests on the bed
<AquaKoala> *Otto is currently trapping his door in case someone tries to break in, window as well
<DeathStar> <Kito> It seems she has left the planet and gave her dragon away
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy awkwardly lets go of Luci's hand and nestles the eyepatch back in place, looking a bit shy about it now.
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> *sits down next to Asarar on the bed*
<kalonZombie> <Max> So Luci, share a room with me or want your own?
<DeathStar> <Asarar> It is amazing how green and alive this world is compared to ours
<AquaKoala> *Commodus sits in the common room, staring off into space
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I see... then I hope my other angle works out. Still, we cannot ask her for what really happened."
<DeathStar> 6* Cherry prepares an amazing meal for everyone
<Seraphna> * Luci peers at Max and shrugs. "It'll save time."
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Its kind of weird..."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Sorry to be... so abrasive." 6She studies Luciana in earnest now. 1"... Young like me.."
<DeathStar> 6* Lu nods to Commodus
<Sara> <Liana> I do think these new people seem really... different. I'm curious about their story, so to speak.
<kalonZombie> 6*Max smiles and nods
<AquaKoala> *Commodus nods back
<Seraphna> Luci> "Young?" *she blinks* "Oh... the look. I'm older than I look. You know we stop aging right?"
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Not sure if I like it or not, honestly. But it's different
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen knocks and enters Asarar and Kira's room with Liana
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Yes... we do. Normally.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Hi, I'm Gwen! This is Liana
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Huh?"
<Seraphna> Luci> "I'm in my 60s."
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva blinks over at Gwen entering. "Hello, Gwen. Liana."
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy blinks. 1"... Oh."
<Seraphna> Luci> "So relatively young, I guess, since we can go into our hundreds if not longer."
<Sara> * Liana curtseys politely
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Hello.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Much older than me.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> We came to trade stories
<Seraphna> Luci> "Sorry about that." *she says shyly*
<Sara> <Liana> I'm Liana Windrunner. Nice to meet you guys!
<Seraphna> Luci> "You're that young huh? Ever bonded before?"
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> I also appear younger than I am.. but not that much.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Stories? What, are you travelers of some sort?
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy winces when Luci asks, peering to the side.
<Seraphna> Luci> "...Oh... broken bonds?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> We're heroes with the Academy
<kalonZombie> <Max> Academy?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Could you go fetch Commodus?"
<Sara> * Liana considers for a moment. "Hmm... You could still say we're travelers, though! And my grandpa wrote all kinds of books. What're you guys here for?"
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Ah, we're .. *she looks for a word* Businesswomen
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna go down to Commodus and bow
<DeathStar> <Kito> Mistress Sasha wants to talk to you, Captain
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Here on personal business."
<Sara> * Liana blinks a few times. She seems intrigued, really.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I run a club and hotel with Kira and the others
<AquaKoala> *Commodus rises and nods moving for Sasha's room
<Seraphna> Luci> "It's okay if you don't wanna talk about it... I'm going to bond soon myself... this will be my... fourth bonding."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Ylva is a waitress and Max is a hired hand
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy frowns, then seems to hug Luciana, leaning her forehead against her's, closing her eyes. She imparts her memories of 'Catherine' a sickly daughter of a Corporate executive of some kind-- too hard to discern at the rate that the memories play. Much of them dancing-- some black outs as if she kept parts private, but the most glaring one is a memory of searing pain and bright white light
<Nyaomi> 6following a gunshot that struck her in the eye-- the discoloured one.
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva bows pollitely to Gwen and Liana. 1"It is a pleasure to meet you."
<Seraphna> * Luci blinks and nearly falls back at that one, rubbing her head. "Are you a Psion...?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> It's nice to meet you. I wish I could see a club
<kalonZombie> <Max> Eh, they're not all that great.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> They aren't? Is yours not great?
<AquaKoala> *Commodus knocks at Sasha's door
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> No. Much different in fact. ... I know no other dragons that ... have ... integrated, I think is the word, as I have.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Hello, Commodus. I think you need to be caufght back up on recent events."
<Sara> <Liana> Club? Hmm... It does sound interesting, from what I remember hearing about clubs...
<kalonZombie> <Max> Well... ours is as good as it can be.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Mine is a bit different.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus nods and sits "Alright"
<Sara> <Liana> Different?
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Ours has a little of everything for everybody."
<Seraphna> Luci> "That certainlyeems rare... I just have fairly standard abilities, I think."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Currently, i have ordered a curfew. No one is to leave the inn until tomorrow."
<Seraphna> Luci> "I'm... well my mother called me an Aegis."
<Seraphna> Alita> "Lu overrode you Sasha." *she smiles*
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> I don't remember a family before the one I have now.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> The Academy doesn't have fun things. You must have a lot of fun
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Before Catherine.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus nods
<Seraphna> Luci> "Another memory wipe... huh."
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> I dunno Alita, we could probably keep ourselves busy until tomorrow~ 6*She eyes MAx
<Seraphna> Luci> "I'm starting to wonder who hasn't had that."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> I don't think so... I think... I merely forgot. Or chose to.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Perhaps you see why I'm wary of Kumenites, however.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Lu only lifted her own restrictions, mine are still in effect."
<Seraphna> Alita> "Mmm, perhaps."
<Seraphna> Alita> "So harsh, Sasha." *she pouts*
<Sara> <Liana> Training to be a hero is fun in itself, Gwen! Just gotta have the right mindset about it!
<Seraphna> Luci> "I see. If I could I wouldn't share my memories. You're too young for that still."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Tomorrow we are being reclaled to thw Academy."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> *she considers*
<DeathStar> <Asarar> So you all enjoy being heroes?
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> ... I've learned to use this ability I have in a new way.
<Seraphna> Luci> "Let's just say it's something no one wants to experience."
<AquaKoala> Commodus> And other orders?
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy brings her hand out, as if forming a perch for a bird, but calls on some of the nearby fairies and spirits to gather.
<Seraphna> * Luci tilts her head to watch.
<DeathStar> 6* Sylph forms on Vyvy's hand and makes Vyvy pitch forward
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Hi!
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> L-Lady Sylph..!
<Seraphna> Luci> "Yikes!"
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy flusters in surprise.
<Seraphna> Luci> "Spirits talk?"
<kalonZombie> <Max> Woah.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Of course. You just need to open yourself to their voice. However, this is the Great Spirit of Wind, lady Sylph.
<Sara> <Liana> My grandpa was an incredible hero. It's been my dream since I was little to follow in his footsteps. I want to make the world a better place just like he did. Other worlds too if I have to... *she ponders this because of the Kumenites*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "For now, we wait. I've made arrangement and the team won't be broken up."
<Seraphna> Luci> "Isn't she like a... a goddess or something?"
<Seraphna> * Luci looks at Slyph wide eyed.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Great Spirit.
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Thank you for taking over.
<Seraphna> Luci> "Th-That."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *nods* "I shall still need something from you though."
<DeathStar> <Sylph> *Sits up and bows* Hi everyone
<Seraphna> * Luci just looks slackjawed.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> To what do I owe this repeated honor, lady Sylph?
<DeathStar> 6* Sylph twirls in her green outfit and 12 year old body
<kalonZombie> <Max> ...Helloooooo
<DeathStar> <Sylph> I thought you wanted to talk to me
<Seraphna> * Alita waves over at Sylph.
<Seraphna> Luci> "R-Repeated honor?"
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar muses on Liana's words
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy subtly smiles. 1"I would always be grateful of your conversation."
<AquaKoala> Commodus> What is that?
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy nods to Luciana. 1"I have convened with her a lot lately since my master brought us to meet."
<DeathStar> <Sylph> So who are these new people?
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Yeah, we're all bad... whoop-dee-doo." *twirls her finger in the air*
<Seraphna> Luci> "I'm umm... Luci."
<kalonZombie> <Max>
<kalonZombie> *<Max> Max
<Seraphna> Luci> "Luciana, that is, ma'am."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Two idealologies will always clash
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I can see why people on Kumen want spirits. *she peers downstairs at the commotion*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "You are Legion. You know their training methods. We need to get this team working as a cohesive unit to try to prevent any repeats of what happened here."
<Sara> <Liana> I... that's not what I meant. I'm sorry. I don't know you well enough to call you 'bad'.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> But the slummers will never have a say in polotics
<Sara> <Liana> But... 'peace on all worlds'. That sounds nice, right?
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Since I fled Kumen and the wound I received... when master helped me it took a different turn. I can still... use it how I did before-- reading subtle movements and predicting-- but I can also see mana and lifeflow. Helping me in my new role as a summoner.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus nods "You want me to be the seargent, I can do that"
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Can't deny it. But I don't hagve enough of a background to know much about that
<Seraphna> Luci> "I... I doubt a spirit would come to me... deep down I'm not a very good person." *she says mumbling somewhat*
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> I fear the ones who want me would only want me more now. I joined the Academy as a way to protect my master and new family.
<DeathStar> 6* Sylph tilts her head at Luci and pats her head
<Sara> <Liana> What's it like out there, anyway? On Kumen.
<DeathStar> <Sylph> I give you my blessings
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Well, the slums are shit.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Lady Sylph is very kind. I'm sure she'd listen to your regrets.
<Seraphna> * Luci blushes. "Th-Thanks."
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "I was eatting garbage as a kid."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Eternal darkness from the sky, acid rain sometimes, smells, synthetic food since no animals exist anymore hardly, sex clubs and taking advantage of people
<DeathStar> <Asarar> And I'm the lucky one who can't remember her past
<Sara> * Liana recoils slightly. Not quite the blunt answer she expected. Then at the next statements, her face falls. "That sounds terrible... um... I mean no offense by that..."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> It is
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Kito and Neekito will assist you. I have tasked them with coming up with scenarios to pit the team against."
<DeathStar> 6* She rubs Kira's back, then pauses as Cherry announces supper.
<Seraphna> Luci> "It's... well... I spent a long time with the wrong bonded. You know how we take on the best and worst of our partners."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Lady Sylph-- I do have some questions if you don't mind...
<Seraphna> Luci> "He changed me over time."
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Sure---oooo, supper!
<Seraphna> Alita> "Food time."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Luciana, was it? Would you like to join us? I will retrieve us meals and some alcohol, lady Sylph.
<DeathStar> 6* She zooms off
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Well, lets see what natural food is like
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> L-Lady Sylph!
<kalonZombie> <Max> Did somebody say alcohol?
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy chases.
<DeathStar> -TIME HOP-
<Sara> <Liana> Wonderful, that's what! Food is delicious! *she seems oddly passionate about this*
<Sara> (Oops!)
<DeathStar> (That's okay, your line can make it)
<Seraphna> (Her cherry is now broken.)
<DeathStar> 6* The two sides are lined up on each side of the table, the Clubbers on one, the Academy on the other
<DeathStar> 6* Cherry hums, setting down vegetables, a little bit of meat, and lots of pie and desert. Sylph drools
<DeathStar> <Asarar> ... *Stares in awe, shocked a little at the non-synthetic food, then takes a bite and jerks*
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Oh...my..
<kalonZombie> 6*Max sits next to Luci while Ceilia is in Alita's lap
<Seraphna> * Luci stares at the food. "...This is not synthetic?" *she takes a bite and blinks a bit, then starts eating like a storm*
<AquaKoala> *Otto eats the meat exclusively, having tried to get it as blue as he could
<Sara> * Liana is watching, somewhat in awe. The idea that someone's never had food like this before... she feels kind of sorry for them, but happy that they can now. Though she's also in deep thought about what Asarar said about Kumen, and it shows.
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Oh... now this is just spoiling me."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> No, it's wonderful, isn't it?
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy feeds Sylph.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus eats quietly, his plate a mound of high protein foods
<kalonZombie> 6*Max also inhales the food, since it's actually good and not synth or field rations
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I don't believe that we have spoken yet. I am Sasha Hapian, the leader of this group."
<Sara> * Liana begins eating. She eats with surprising dignity for a country girl, though she seems talented at eating politely VERY FAST, and her portions are three times what you'd expect from her weight, unless it's all going to her chest.
<DeathStar> 6* Sylph eats it, wings fluttering
<DeathStar> 6* Cherry beams at them
<DeathStar> <Asarar> It is nice to meet you, Sasha
<DeathStar> <Asarar> It sounds like you have quite the heroic group. If your team ever has downtime, feel free to come to my club to relax.
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva seems to be enjoying herself-- though she eats... what you'd expect of her size-- if not a little less.
<DeathStar> 6* She says between bites, eating and looking happy. Gwen eats happyily on the deserts exlucively
<DeathStar> 6* Spira picks at her food thoughtfully
<DeathStar> 6* While the two fauna feed each other
<Seraphna> * Luci keeps eating, looking like a greedy little dragon.
<DeathStar> 6* The alcohol seems to be made by Cherry herself, a special blend
<DeathStar> 6* Lu eats quietly, 12 again
<Sara> <Liana> If I'm ever on Kumen, it'd definitely be interesting. You guys seem like the types who'd have lots of interesting stories to tell, you know? ... Though it sounds like I won't be too happy with the food... *she frowns at this*
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I buy the best cooks and focus a lot on Asian
<DeathStar> 6* Which is foreign here
<AquaKoala> Otto> It's not hard if you're not picky
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Downtime is soemthign which is lacking, truth be told."
<DeathStar> <Asarar> That is a shame.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Life's pleasures should be taken sometimes
<AquaKoala> Commodus> It's a trade off of the job.
<DeathStar> 6* She hands Liana directions
<Seraphna> * Luci sips some of the booze and smiles a little, she looks at Max again.
<Sara> * Liana looks at the directions, eyes going wide from curiosity. She pockets them, figuring she'll add it to her belongings just in case
<kalonZombie> 6*Max looks at her
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar finishes off two plates and quite a bit of alcohol, drinking the alcohol and nodding approvingly
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I want to go with Liana! Maybe during our off time
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva tries it because Asarar is, but looks like a lightweight
<DeathStar> 6* She whispers to her referring to the council decision
<Sara> * Liana nods. "And a true hero needs downtime for their own adventures now and then! ...if that makes sense."
<DeathStar> 6* It has a nice fruitful flavor, but has a strong kickback
<AquaKoala> *Otto wipes his mouth clean with a napkin, the meat being a little bloody
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva coughs on it, blinking in shock
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen thumbs up, following Liana's example
<Seraphna> * Luci grins, having something planned. Then goes back to eating.
<DeathStar> 6* Sylph looks drunk from the alcohol
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We have things to do before we can go back on another mission. Down time can happen once our team exercises are ompleted successfully."
<DeathStar> <Sylph> Sylph flies like the wind! Woosh!
<kalonZombie> 6*He raises his eyebrow but keeps eating. Ceilia frowns but eats politely
<DeathStar> 6* She twirls in her seat, sending wind at people and messing up hair
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy smiles, rubbing Sylph's back
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen's black hair goes wild. The two fauna's tails poof
<Sara> <Liana> This food makes me wish I could ask for an eating contest as part of the exercises.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> *raises an eyebrow at that* I could accept such a contest if that is what heroes do
<DeathStar> 6* She rises, rubbing Ylva's back and finishing her drink
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I am going to enjoy the hotsprings, then rest for the night-- 6* The door opens and a the secretary of Fairchild's enters
<AquaKoala> Otto> Hey Max
<kalonZombie> 6*Max looks, then gets up
<kalonZombie> <Max> ...Helen?
<Sara> <Liana> The hotsprings? Mmm, that sounds nice. I wonder if I have time to enjoy them a bit more myself...
<Seraphna> * Luci peers around and blinks.
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva regains composure, spots Luci and puffs her cheeks, hrmphing, then blinks at the secretary
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "...hot springs? Seriously? Is it a real hot spring?"
<Sara> <Liana> Yes, and it's wonderful!
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "...where I am from... there are legends of hot springs..." *closes her right hand into a fist*
<DeathStar> 6* Sylph crashes in the background after flying
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy jerks and attends to Sylph
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar peers at the weretiger. Helen steps forward, peering at Max in shock
<DeathStar> <Helen> It is you, Max.
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar politely heads down to the hotspring to give privacy
<Seraphna> * Luci looks like she's unsure if she should go or stay for this.
<kalonZombie> 6*Max moves forward slowly, probably towering over her now
<DeathStar> 6* She peers up, then smiles and hugs him. "I thought you were dead when I never got responses."
<Seraphna> * Luci leans down to whisper to Ylva for a moment.
<kalonZombie> 6*He hugs back "They were being intercepted, apparently, or I would have written back
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> *rises and heads to the hot springs* "...I must experience this hot spring."
<DeathStar> 6* Sylph hics and whispers things to Vyvy that are a little erotic.
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar smiles at Kira. "Me too. I can't pass this up."
<Sara> * Liana heads to the hot springs, too.
<AquaKoala> *Otto has dissapeared off somewhere
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia heads for the hotsprings as well
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy blinks, blushing. 1"Lady Sylph... come with me and rest..."
<Seraphna> * Alita follows Ceilia.
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna stalk Otto
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva frowns and shakes her head, jogging after Asarar
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *rises* "Thank you for the delicious meal, Cherry. I would take you with us to the Academy wee it in my power to do so."
<AquaKoala> *Commodus reads a tactic book in the parlour
<Seraphna> * Luci blinks and looks a bit hurt.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen skips along
<DeathStar> <Lu> I will see if there is something I can do, Cherry. <Cherry> Really you two? Yay!
<DeathStar> <Helen> I didn't know. I would have tried to find youu...
<Seraphna> * Luci remains in her seat out of the way for now, but nearby in case Max wants her there.
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar strips out of the skimpy native outfit and washes off, then slides into the hotwater. Gwen splashes in and floats
<kalonZombie> <Max> I moved around a bunch. Between worlds. Uh... I left you money too but apparently you never got it.
<DeathStar> 6* Sylph floats and lays in Vyvy's arms
<Sara> * Liana prepares herself for the springs, also letting herself be an example if anyone doesn't know the routine. She then heads in.
<kalonZombie> 6*He stops the hug and looks her over "You must have to beat the boys off with a stick"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "True, running a pub at the Academy would be most lucrative."
<DeathStar> <Helen> I used it when I was younger, but down here the account wasn't accessible. Kumen and Geyze problems, well, Naturalist and Geyze problems. And you know who my boss is. I sent you a letter telling you that you didn't have to use the account anymore, that with my simple life here that I have all I need."
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> *undresses and washes off*
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva sits in the water watching Asarar, hiding her moody expression bey sinking up to her nose.
<DeathStar> <Helen> *she smiles* Not really. It's pretty conserative and quiet. I like it
<Seraphna> * Alita strips and moves into the water to sit.
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar sets her alcoholic drink on Ylva's head
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Thank you, Ylva. *She teases*
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> ..." 6She gurgles.
<kalonZombie> <Max> Well still, you find someone nice.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Want another sip?
<DeathStar> 6* She asks, looking tipsy already
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva shakes her head slowly.
<DeathStar> <Helen> And have you?
<kalonZombie> <Max> Anyway, uh... most of my group ran off but that's Luci there.
<kalonZombie> <Max> I hope so, yeah.
<Sara> * Liana lets out a sigh as she sinks into the water, closing her eyes for a long moment.
<DeathStar> 6* Asarar pets her ears gently, wiating on Kira to join
<Seraphna> * Luci blinks and waves gently.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen washes Liana's back in the spring
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Isn't it nice, how two cultures can join?
<DeathStar> 6* Helen peers at Luci
<Seraphna> * Alita stretches her wings out and looks over the new girls.
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> *then slips into the water* "Oh, man... its betetr than my dreams."
<Seraphna> Luci> "Luciana... pleased to meet you."
<DeathStar> <Helen> Hm. She seems young
<Sara> <Liana> Yeah... lots of books talk about things like that, old tales, fiction... real peace is a nice concept...
<DeathStar> <Asarar> It is great feeling, isn't it? *she drinks her drink, spreading her legs and leaning back happily*
<kalonZombie> <Max> She's a dragoon. She's older than she looks.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen nods, washing and taking it all in.
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Yeah.
<Seraphna> Luci> "I'm twice his age." *she grins*
<DeathStar> <Helen> It's nice to meet you then. Take care of my brother for me
<Seraphna> Luci> "I'll try, he's a handful." *she grins more*
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen hugs Ylvao nto her lap and pets her ears and tail
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Pretty kitty
<kalonZombie> <Max> Anyway... if I get a chance I'll visit more often now that I know where you are.
<DeathStar> <Helen> That would be nice. 6* She smiles, and takes his hand. "Let me show you around the village. I think you'll like it."
<kalonZombie> <Max> And that money is still yours, if you ever need it and can access it. ... Though we're having issues with it right now.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I wish we had a hot springs. I wonder if I could get something like it
<kalonZombie> <Max> Alright.
<kalonZombie> <Max> Luci... uh... do you mind if I spend some time alone with Helen to catch up?
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva makes a noise and blushes at Gwen.
<Sara> <Liana> My grandpa once talked about a big tub of water heated with lightning.
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> Master. Luciana chose Max.
<Seraphna> Luci> "Go ahead." *she smiles* "I'll see you later."
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "Closest thing on Kumen are the bath houses in Quad 6."
<kalonZombie> 6*He smiles and nods, walking out with Helen
<Seraphna> * Luci then heads down to the springs to join the others.
<Seraphna> Alita> "Oh my... love problems?"
<DeathStar> 6* Helen leans against him, and spends time catching up, asking how he has been
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I will look into it when we get back
<DeathStar> <Asarar> We might not have lightning but I think we can find something
<DeathStar> <Asarar> She did? For bonding?
<Nyaomi> 6Ylva nods.
<DeathStar> 6* She looks back as Gwen strokes her ears and pets her tail near her butt
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Aw, I'm sorry, Ylva
<DeathStar> 6* She hugs her
<Jackieness> <Kira Li> "No surprise, but after what he did to her... whatever."
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia waves to Luci as she comes in
<Sara> * Liana looks between them, blinking.
<Seraphna> * Luci steps in after stripping down, waving gently. Looking 16, her long hair let down, getting into the water.
<Nyaomi> <Ylva> She said we could still get to know each other. But if she is becoming close to Max I do not want to. He hurt Great Su.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I understand - that is fair.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> You made the attempt
<Seraphna> * Luci does her best not to hear the two, then leans back into the water and sighs a bit.
<Sara> * Liana looks over at Luci. "You okay, over there?"
<DeathStar> 6* Asasar pets and looks at everyone
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Well, it was nice we could all meet
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen nods, playing with Ylva
<Seraphna> ALita> "Yes it was."
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Yeah, it was nice.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I doubt we'll hear news about you all much in Kumen, but if we run into each other again, it would be nice
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Time: Sun May 03 00:00:00 2015