The Duality Wars: The Alien Wars 6

Session 68

<DeathStar> Date: 10.9.5990
<DeathStar> Location: Rain's Manor
<DeathStar> 6* With Miyuki having snuck off somehow and Shion having left as well, to go southward, the group is left alone to do what they think is best. The flying carriage is there for the scenenic route, though there is two of them there, Vyvy and Liana, who might could go faster if their later leader chooses
<DeathStar> 6* Rain sips tea casually as they wake up, Sasha the last to arrive. Kito sits among all the luggage
<Kaelan> * ALita yawns and sips some tea too.
<DeathStar> 6* Qui finishes some fooid
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *takes a seat* "It has come to my attention that the headmistress was called away."
<DeathStar> <Rain> More like snuck away. Huu huu
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia sips tea, smiling and sitting next to Alita
<Sara> * Liana raises an eyebrow but doesn't remark
<Kaelan> * Alita nods a little. "So what do we do now?"
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> She went to deal with the incident regarding Spira and Lady Celes-- and.. that priestess
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...regardless of the circmstances, we do have to decide upon a course of action."
<Sara> <Liana> We still have a job to do, that's for sure.
<Kaelan> Alita> "Head north?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Still shion has been dispatched to the Hapian Dynasty to deal with matters there. The Amazon mission is still open."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I'm not sure what I can do at this point... I'm considering returning to Kalam to train..
<DeathStar> 6* Qui reels
<DeathStar> 6* Then cries
<DeathStar> <Rain> *raises an eyebrow* That's rather pessimistic and selfish of you, Vyvy
<DeathStar> 6* Rain finishes her tea and sets it down
<Jackieness> <Sasha> looks at Qui* "Qui?"
<DeathStar> <Qui> *wipes her eyes, just looking sad*
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> .. yeah, I get that a lot.
<Myaomi> * Vyvy looks away, frowning
<Sara> * Liana frowns, looking down
<Kaelan> Alita> You really can be a big help in the mission, Vyvy."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Vyvy, why do you think you have no help to offer?"
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> I would like it if you stayed with us.
<DeathStar> <Rain> You keep talking about dealing with the spirits, and your team is going up north to talk to one and you do not see what you can do
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Speak with Undine?
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> She hated me. The last we spoke I literally knocked her for a loop with Lady Sylph.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Do you really think my presence is going to help more than hinder?
<Kaelan> Alita> "You need to make friends eventually."
<Sara> <Liana> Last time you actually got her to -agree- to stop fighting.
<DeathStar> 6* Rain looks at Sasha. "Time is your enemy. You are suppose to go there and deal with the war, are you not? That means either approaching the queen, or try to get the spirit of water who never gets involved involved."
<Sara> <Liana> It seems like you remember it a little less bright than it was.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> In the presence of her elemental weakness when she was going to kill Lady Salamander.
<DeathStar> <Rain> Endless planning will not serve you well.
<Sara> <Liana> Undine follows her people's wishes. We know this.
<Myaomi> * Vyvy glances at Liana. "It's not that I've forgotten, it's that being a summoner puts it into a little perspective."
<Sara> <Liana> Look -- personally I feel we should get moving. We can talk on the way.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I have doubts she'd have agreed without Lady Sylph at my side.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *rises to her feet* "We shall continue this discussion on the way. Vyvy, your advice is sitll desired."
<Sara> * Liana rises
<DeathStar> *Qui acts more seriously, a look of thought on her face, her dark eyes locked on something* If we take the carriage, it will take us weeks to get there
<Kaelan> * Alita rises, then picks up Vyvy like a stuffie as she has in the past, walking for the carriage. "LIana is right let's talk on the way."
<Kaelan> * Alita pauses, holding Vyvy.
<Kaelan> Alita> "Should we use a spirit teleport then?"
<Myaomi> * Vyvy lets out a long breath.
<Sara> <Liana> Admittedly last time we did that it only seemed to alert them even more. That one is the Commander's call, I think.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Lady Celsius, come hither, please.
<Kaelan> Alita> "Alert or not several weeks time will make the situation worse."
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius appears in her icy blue dress, then leaps on Vyvy in a hug
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We entered fire territory with Celsius, so her presence was more... mmm... pronounced, I think. Entering water territory with an ice spirit would be less disruptive."
<Sara> * Liana blinks at them
<Sara> <Liana> I mostly meant... when Vyvy and I warped to the Amazon before.
<Kaelan> Alita> "It might alert Undine, I think... but we want that to happen."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> It will be fine. I won't ask Lady Sylph, it won't be an 'aggressive' play to Lady Undine's perspective.
<DeathStar> <Qui> So we are going to Undine and not the queen then?
<Sara> <Liana> That seems counter-productive. Undine follows her people, in many ways.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I'm not the leader, Qui, wherever we're going, decide amongst. I will 'help.'
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We shall make the attempt. Even if we cna't persuade Undine to change her stance, she may sitll be willing to share her insight."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "And that insight could prove useful should we approach the queen."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I wish you better luck than I with gaining her insight then, Lady Sasha.
<Kaelan> * Alita frowns. "Yes... and presently the only option we have with the Queen would be to slay her. We are not assassins."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Heh." She smirks at Alita's comment.
<DeathStar> <Rain> I guess the two Legionares aren't coming. And here I thought Commodus might have interest in risking it too
<DeathStar> *She sips tea*
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Speak plainly, Lady Rain.
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius lets go and waits to be touched. Qui does so, then Kito
<Sara> * Liana touches Celsius delicately
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *touches Celsius*
<DeathStar> <Rain> Just rumors I have heard and not my place to say if he has not mentioned it
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia touches Celsius
<kalonZombie> 6*Putting down her tea
<Kaelan> * ALita touches Celsius
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> We enter much trouble and unsettled waters due to things that we're not told.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Thank you for the tea, Rain, it was lovely.
<DeathStar> <Rain> If I told you, my sources might dry up for good
<DeathStar> *she notes*
<DeathStar> <Rain> Better if Commodus did. But I will if you insist
<DeathStar> 6* The dimiutive vampire looks up
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Vyvy, I would prefer we not dry up Rain's well."
<Stretch`PC> 6Mykel will come forward and settle his hand on celsius next to Alita's
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Ah, Mykel... willign to risk it then?"
<DeathStar> <Rain> Consider something that he has been seeking and that it may be there - that is all I will say then
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius focuses on the capital - since that is where both the Queen and Undine is, focusing more on Undine's location and warps
<Stretch`PC> Mykel> 12"I am, we're a team."
<DeathStar> 6* However, the entire group hits a barrier outside the capital, a spirit wall put up by Undine and they smash it, separated and hit the ground
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius hits the grass, disoriented
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Ah!" *lands upon thr ground*
<Sara> * Liana lands on her butt with a confused noise
<DeathStar> 6* There is a huge lake near the city and a siren sounds at the attempt of a summoner trying to get in
<Kaelan> * Alita rubs her head. "Doesn't get involved, huh?"
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> ... Definitely glad I did not ask Sylph to take us.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia counts the birds over her head
<DeathStar> 6* Amazons begin to rise up from the grass and one whips a collar out around Mykel, shocking him, attempting to capture him
<Myaomi> * Vyvy shakes off her vertigo and picks up Celsius.
<DeathStar> 6* While the others aim their spears at the teams, seeing females
<Kaelan> * Alita shifts to block it wiht her Staff, using an Action point.
<Kaelan> Alita> "THis one is mine."
<DeathStar> 6* Alita's staff gets electrified
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Lady Undine!" She snarls aloud.
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius clings to Vyvy
<Sara> * Liana frowns and checks on Celsius, even as Celsius clings to Vyvy
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *raises a hand* "We come under the banner of the Academy."
<Kaelan> * Alita shifts it away, grunting, but the handle of the staff shouldn't conduct electricity very well, being leather. She drops it anyway to be sure.
<DeathStar> 6* Many sneer at the Academy - it doesn't seem popular here, especially with how they have been interfering lately. They back off. A Matron rises with them, younger than the one they killed back in the Legionare capital
<DeathStar> 6* Undine doesn't respond, but the Amazons do seem to be backing off, whispering and trying to figure out what to do
<Kaelan> * Alita retrieves it when they're backing off.
<DeathStar> 6* The Matron walks forward. "You are not welcome here. You--" 6* She eyes Qui, eyes widening and stiffening
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We are here on a mission of piece. We apologize for the alarm our arrival caused, but we took the most fastest route available to us."
<Jackieness> ^peace
<Sara> * Liana moves to Qui's side, protective
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> We not be welcome, but the Great Spirits are not belonged property. We came for an audience with Lady Undine, not aggressions upon her people.
<Stretch`PC> 6Mykel will move to the other side of Qui, rubbing his head slightly
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia moves over to Mykel and starts looking him over
<DeathStar> 6* Qui rises and shakes her head, clearing it. As Mykel moves, a spear flies at his feet
<DeathStar> 6* Nearly taking his foot
<DeathStar> 6* One Amazon eyes him, as if he takes one step closer to Qui, it'll be his heart
<Kaelan> * Alita frowns in the direction of the spear.
<DeathStar> <Matron> That may be difficult to see the Great Spirit Undine right now
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Has something occurred?"
<DeathStar> 6* Qui recovers her wits, peering at the Amazons, her face an unreadable mask, looking almost scary as she stands there, hands behind her back
<DeathStar> <Matron> .... *she clams up, eyeing them* Follow me while we decide if you will be allowed to stay. Keep your man on a tight leash, woman
<DeathStar> *she tells Alita*
<Sara> * Liana gently reaches to rub Qui's shoulder, a bit worried
<DeathStar> 6* The Amazons form an hono guard around them and lead them into Themyscria
<DeathStar> A beautiful paradise city made like Ancient Greek in many ways, the Amazons styled their city to be appeasing to both the eye and soul of the women who live there. Built at the base of the large lake, it is also the home of the Great Water Spirit. The buildings are all built like the Ancient Greek buildings, or in many ways, like Paradise Island from the Wonder Woman comics. There is a huge training arena where women train daily to keep in shape, and they use various monsters to fight again, or each other to keep in shape. They hold monthly tournaments, and yearly tournaments called the Annual Tournaments. Fighting to the death is not allowed.
<DeathStar> Due to the laid back nature and beauty of the lake, it has a serene feel. Water flowing throughout the city in the form of canals, the women are made to study literature, compose poety, learn about the art of warefare, learn how to be independent, learn how all the things most colleges would teach in a medieval setting, as well as some of the Kumen courses they could get their hands on. They also teach women about men, how to disable them, to sex them to get their seed quickly, as well as courses on the female body since they have a high population of lesbians.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia pats Mykel's hand "There there
<Kaelan> * Alita sighs and walks with Mykel.
<DeathStar> 6* They pass areas where young girls battle each other, learning how to fight, and six year old girls bring down adult men and make them beg for submission, learning how to disable them
<Stretch`PC> 6Mykel silently glances at the one who threw the spear, but understanding its meaning as well; he will stay quiet though...for now.
<Kaelan> Alita> <Best not to push our luck, love.>
<DeathStar> 6* They walk along the beautiful lake shores, where men do slave work, or those who are the sons - and are actually respected by their mothers, have guard duty or better jobs. The elite male soldier group train in an area without supervision. Qui peers at it, one of the captains glancing at her as they walk along
<DeathStar> 6* They move along to a beautiful area with buildings, the Matrons, where they plot - now only 11 until the daughter of the dead one takes over, and the queen's area. Undine's temple is off a bit, looking closed down with more guards than normal
<Sara> * Liana stays quiet, but also stays close to Qui, in full "big sister" mode toward her close friend in a sense
<Myaomi> * Vyvy looks toward the temple, appearing stressed. She reaches up under her hair and moves her eyepatch, glancing that way.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *notes the state of Undine's temple and then glances at Vyvy*
<Kaelan> Alita> Has something happened to Lady Undine?
<DeathStar> 6* The Matron orders the guards to take them in, moving off to the other Matrons no doubt. The guards lead them into the queen area and order them to wait in the opening area. One moves over to Qui. "Come with us, princess. Your mother will be worried."
<DeathStar> <Qui> I wait here
<Kaelan> Alita> "She stays with us."
<DeathStar> 6* The Amazon eyes Alita with annoyance for trying to speak for Qui, then at Qui herself before moving off
<DeathStar> 6* The waters near the temple look sickly
<Sara> <Liana> Qui, are you going to be okay? *she looks at her*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *lowers her voice* "Qui must take the reins here."
<Kaelan> * Alita peers at the waters and frowns. "I have a feeling... that something has happened to Undine in the same way Gnome and Shade were endangered.:
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Yeah...
<Kaelan> Alita> "Look at the waters, this shouldn't be happening if she had control."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Lady Qui doesn't leave my aside." She utters to the guards.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Either crystals invovled, the rogue magi, or both."
<Sara> <Liana> Nor mine...
<Sara> * She adds to Vyvy's statement
<DeathStar> <Qui> I do not know yet
<Myaomi> * Vyvy then nods to Alita.
<DeathStar> *she admits*
<DeathStar> 6* The guards return
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> The waters are impure. She is likely ill, or drained from purifying them frequent as master did.
<DeathStar> <Guard> The queen will see you all
<DeathStar> 6* They motion through the double doors
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *nods and then proceeds forward*
<Kaelan> * Alita walks with the rest, keeping Mykel close.
<Sara> * Liana stays close to Qui, waiting for her to move, but following when she does
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia stays on the other side of Mykel
<DeathStar> 6* Qui walks along, head held high, not an ounce of the Qui they normally know as she walks in. Her mother sits up high, looking down at them, topless. Her dark hair long - one can tell she is the mother of both Gwen and Qui by looking at her, despite being older. She is not a nymph, so likely one of the Amazons here is one, hence Qui being half
<DeathStar> <Guard> All bow before A beautiful paradise city made like Ancient Greek in many ways, the Amazons styled their city to be appeasing to both the eye and soul of the women who live there. Built at the base of the large lake, it is also the home of the Great Water Spirit. The buildings are all built like the Ancient Greek buildings, or in many ways, like Paradise Island from the Wonder Woman comics. There is a huge training arena where women train daily to keep in shape, and they use various monsters to fight again, or each other to keep in shape. They hold monthly tournaments, and yearly tournaments called the Annual Tournaments. Fighting to the death is not allowed.
<DeathStar> Due to the laid back nature and beauty of the lake, it has a serene feel. Water flowing throughout the city in the form of canals, the women are made to study literature, compose poety, learn about the art of warefare, learn how to be independent, learn how all the things most colleges would teach in a medieval setting, as well as some of the Kumen courses they could get their hands on. They also teach women about men, how to disable them, to sex them to get their seed quickly, as well as courses on the female body since they have a high population of lesbians.
<DeathStar> (Oops)
<DeathStar> <Guard> All bow before Gweneve Yi the VII
<Sara> * Liana looks to Qui
<DeathStar> 6* Qui shifts and bows before her mother
<DeathStar> <Qui> Mother
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *curtseys once in the presence of the queen*
<Sara> * Liana bows, like Qui
<Myaomi> * Vyvy curtsies alongside Qui.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia bows as opposed to curtseying
<DeathStar> <Gweneve Yi> Daughter. It has been many years since you ran away.
<DeathStar> 6* The Matrons file into the room. Qui glances at a few of them
<Kaelan> * Alita curtsies
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<Kaelan> * Alita makes sure Mykel does too.
<DeathStar> <Qui> That is ancient past right now. *She peers at 3 specific Matrons, two older ones and a younger one, before looking ahead* The Captain here that I am working with wishes to speak with you. *Gweneve Yi looks at Sasha, perhaps only acknowleding her since she is a woman*
<DeathStar> <Gweneve Yi> So you are the woman my daughter has pledged herself to over me?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Your majesty, I am Sasha Hapian. I am also the appointed captain of this Academy team."
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<DeathStar> <Gweneve Yi> Sasha Hapian. *She leans back*
<DeathStar> <Gweneve Yi> I see.
<DeathStar> 6* She seems to recognize the name, her respect going up - a little
<DeathStar> 6* Qui stands there, relaxing - meanwhile, all eyes are on Mykel, glaring holes in him
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> So is it true that the waters have run corrupt?
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius meanwhile hangs onto Vyvy
<DeathStar> 6* Gweneve's eyes jerk to Vyvy quickly
<Sara> * Liana glances at Celsius, wondering if she doesn't like her anymore
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I suspect Lady Undine is either drained or ill from it.
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> How do you know this?
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I can see things others can't.
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> Or perhaps you are the ones who did it
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Unlikely.
<Kaelan> Alita> "With respect, I am not a summoner and it's apparent to me as well..."
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> A Legionare was seen doing it
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Do I look like a Legionaire?
<DeathStar> 6* She eyes Mykel
<Stretch`PC> 6After bowing, Mykel will stay quiet; keeping his eyes low so as to not incense the Queen by acting defiant and locking eyes with her. He won't look around at the topless women, instead watching Qui, his hands clasped behind his back.
<Sara> <Liana> All things need water. Harming it would harm ourselves and everyone. We're... here to help the world, not... destroy it...
<Myaomi> * Vyvy puts a hand on her hip, scowling a bit.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Forgive my manners, but when it comes to the spirits I'm inclined to be direct.
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> It has been reported that a group matching your descriptions have been showing up in their lands often - including our pushback after their vile attack on Undine
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I am Vyvy Yimh, the Fairy Dragon appointed under Lady Sasha and independently to the servitude of the great spirits.
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> Or am I wrong, daughter?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Your majesty, we have crossed paths with a conspiracy who have been attacking the Great Spirits themselves. We believe that they are using this war as cover to attack Salamander and Undine."
<DeathStar> <Qui> We are part of the Academy, mother. Our goal is to travel to all lands, including the Legion
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> And why do you say that?
<Kaelan> Alita> "We have actually stopped attempts to attack Gnome and Shade."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Because much like with Lady Undine, I have been in the presence of Lady Salamander also and she was more than obviously attacked by a set of amazonian-like forces with their own sets of matrons.
<Stretch`PC> Mykel> <Not to mention an attack on the Kaiser...>
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> I am aware of the attack. Did I not mention it just a moment ago when I said your group was there, thwarting us?
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> However we assumed this could not be the will of Lady Undine, and they appear tied to rogue detachments instead. The corruption that likely afflicts Lady Undine has also been present in my home of the Dark Lands under Lady Shade, and in Lady Gnome's wildlands as well.
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> I gave permission to Matron Alexis to go forth after Undine was struck by Legion forces to use our Mages and retaliate
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> You are not alone upon the scourge, nor are we strangers to ridding it.
<Kaelan> Alita> "We specifically twarted an attempt on Salamander's life."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *gestures with her palm down to Alita*
<Sara> <Liana> The Great Forest wouldn't even be here today were it us behind this... *she looks sad*
<Kaelan> * Alita quiets.
<DeathStar> 6* An older Matron speaks. "Since they admit they stopped our attack, we should deal with them."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Then consign your spirit to death? Sounds like a wonderful idea.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Are amazons always so violent toward those offering them goodwill?
<Sara> <Liana> Vyvy, that's... not very respectful...
<Sara> * She bites her lip
<DeathStar> 6* The older Matron eyes Vyvy with a dark look
<DeathStar> 6* Qui turns to Vyvy, then ahead
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Neither is killing one who pledged servitude to even Lady Undine.
<Stretch`PC> 6Mykel glances to Vyvy, and shakes his head slightly to himself...
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We saved Shade. We saved Gnome. We are here to save Undine."
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> We have a standing agreement with the Academy. And as my daughter said, they travel the lands. Though I have noticed they seem more keen on protecting the Legion forces. However, as they said, they are here to help Undine and I think it is a good way for them to make up for their interference
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> If Undine dies, then we will know if they are truly agents of Legion. And we will kill all of them by Qui
<DeathStar> *but
<Sara> * Liana bows her head. "Thank you, Your Highness, for even a chance."
<Kaelan> Alita> <Well... it's what we want to do.>
<DeathStar> 6* The elder Matron goes to speak but Gweneve Yi turns. "I advise against challenging my orders unless you are prepared to fight for the throne, Matron Erin."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I suppose it's a good thing I made master agree not to hold a grudge if I were killed.
<DeathStar> 6* Matron Erin steps back, peering at the group, as if plotting
<Sara> <Liana> We won't fail, Vyvy.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Then by your leave, may we investigate Undine's temple?"
<Myaomi> * Vyvy glances toward Matron Erin, a cold expression over her, much like when she was upon Kumen.
<DeathStar> 6* Gweneve Yi turns back. "My honor guard will accompany you, of course. Qui - you will remain with me while they work."
<Kaelan> Alita> We can't afford to fail, the health of the Spirits is the health of Geyze.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I don't plan to. Even if she dislikes me, I still value Lady Undine.
<Myaomi> * Vyvy makes a face, glancing to Gweneve and Qui.
<Kaelan> Alita> *frowns at the order for Qui to stay*
<Sara> * Liana frowns and worries
<DeathStar> 6* Qui nods, and walks over to her mother while the queen's personal guards walk over to lead them - 7 Amazons ranging from 15 to 30
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I will abide your decision, Qui, to go or stay.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> But do know I have a promise to "him" too.
<Myaomi> * Vyvy tilts her head, not sure if mentioning Gwen would be catastrophic.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "This is a moment between a mother and daughter. Let us not tarry." *turns and starts walking with the honor guard*
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> MY guards will protect you as if you were an Amazon
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I'm more worried about Qui than myself.
<Kaelan> * Alita frowns but turns to go with the others, giving a worried glance at Qui.
<DeathStar> 6* Kito walks along with them, the guards leading them out toward the temple. Celsius makes a face at the polluted waters. The youngest honor guard peers at them. "If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. I respect Princess Qui a lot." 6* She says no more, with the other 6 there.
<DeathStar> 6* Gweneve and Qui move out of sight into the queen's rooms
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia walks with her twin, frowning
<Myaomi> * Vyvy frowns at Qui not answering, then nods to the guard
<Sara> * Liana signs, and comfortingly rubs Celsius
<Kaelan> Alita> "How long has Undine's current condition been apparent?"
<Stretch`PC> 6Mykel will nod once to Qui before he turns and follows them out, keeping his hands visible at all times.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Then I do have a question-- How often does that elder matron speak against the queen?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...let's not discuss politics."
<Sara> <Liana> Besides that, how long Undine's been in poor condition is less important than finding the crystal or whatever else is doing it so that we can neutralize it.
<DeathStar> 6* The 15 year old girl blinks at Vyvy's question. "Uh--well... If all 12 vote against the queen they can override her but it's rare. They can speak their mind but if the queen tells them to drop it they typically do, outside voting time."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> That's what I meant. How often does she speak against, not necessarily if all vote.
<Kaelan> Alita> "Knowing how long can help us figure out where she may have encounterd the crystal or how far away it is."
<DeathStar> <Girl> As for Undine, well, for month or so. We saw a Legionare pour some sort of sludge into the water. It looked like nothing we seen before and smelled bad. It reminded me of something I saw once from the Spaceport when I was visiting the Hapians on a tour with the queen
<Myaomi> * Vyvy peers at Sasha. "With respect, though it involves them, it's not the politics I'm interested in, Lady Sasha."
<DeathStar> <Girl> It depends, m'lady. I am not usually around when they do their stuff like that - it's not proper to do that in front of us lower Amazon citizens.
<Kaelan> ALita> "Sludge is a new one... where exactly was it poured?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I am aware, Vyvy... but..." *makes a small gesture around* "We must have tact."
<DeathStar> <Girl> NEar the temple itself. The Legionare officer had to dive into the waters himself to escape
<Kaelan> ALita> "He... swam away?" *she blinks a little in surprise*
<DeathStar> <Girl> Not well, but yes
<Sara> <Liana> Must not have been harmful to whatever race he was...
<DeathStar> 6* She describes his uniform, describing what seems to be a high ranking officer
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Seems rather strange, don't you think? Legionaires have a tendency to leap on their opponents spears rather than turn and run."
<DeathStar> 6* The girl stares at Sasha at that
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia thinks as she walks along, hmming
<Kaelan> * Alita frowns some more in thought. "And a ranking officer at that. An infiltrator wouldn't wear colors."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "They and their pointless machismo and all."
<Kaelan> Alita> "It could have been a servant of the magi."
<Kaelan> Alita> "Attempting to create more ire. But the other two were affected by a crystal of some sort, the sludge is definately a new factor."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "An excellent point as well, Alita. How would a Legionnaire officer in full colors get this far into the Amazon capital, to the very doorstep of Undine herself. It is quite obvious that the Amazons are quite adept and alert at protecting their own."
<Sara> <Liana> Unless it was in the sludge, or there's a coincidence here...
<Kaelan> Alita> "Some kind of fluid meant to contain it's power?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Or the sludge was a sleight-of-hand. A misdirection."
<Kaelan> Alita> "WEll... let's inspect the water, and see Undine about this."
<DeathStar> <Second Amazon Guard> The Legion wear their outfits in here a lot. It's to show that they can get this far
<DeathStar> <Second Amazon Guard> Their riding parties have been doing it for years
<DeathStar> <Second Amazon Guard> Plus if they were going to pour something in the water, their armor might have given them protection
<Sara> <Liana> We should really keep moving.
<Kaelan> Alita> "So brash..." *she muses* "But I see the point in suspecting still." *she keeps moving*
<DeathStar> 6* They stand at the edge of the water, fish and water life floating
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Yes, let us investigate before hypothesizing."
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia follows Alita
<Kaelan> Alita> "It's fallow..."
<DeathStar> 6* Undine might be keeping it from spreading into the oceans
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "This is the spot?"
<DeathStar> 6* But it's clear the city is suffering
<Kaelan> * Alita frowns and softly chants, trying to detect poisons in the water.
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia does the same
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *looks around, trying to determine the flow of the water, i.e. what is upstream and downstream*
<DeathStar> 6* There is indeed poisons but not your traditional medieval poisons. Just byproducts.
<Kaelan> Alita> "Waste? This isn't manufactured poison, this is waste material... pollution, if you will."
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia thinks, then tries to cast on a small scale to extract it from the water
<DeathStar> 6* Kito leans in and kneels. Despite spending most of her life on Geyze, she recoils and makes a face
<DeathStar> <Kito> Brings back memories of first few months of cub hood
<DeathStar> <Kito> Smelt this all the time
<Sara> <Liana> Kito, where were you born?
<DeathStar> <Kito> Kumen
<DeathStar> <Amazon Guard> Like I said, it smells like the space port
<DeathStar> <Amazon Guard> The waste there is suppose to be bundled up
<Sara> <Liana> I think we need to see Undine...
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We cna't discount that it may have been a Legionnaire, of course. Misguided patriot or manipulated dupe."
<Kaelan> Alita> "Either way this is what Kumen technology produces? Disgusting."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Though how much did he pour in that the water has not diluted it. It still seems to have retained its potency."
<Kaelan> ALita> "Let's see Undine and come up with a plan, we may need to find a way to cleanse this."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Yes, we shall speak with Undine."
<DeathStar> <Honor guard> I think Undine might be trying to keep it bundled together as she breaks it down
<DeathStar> 6* All Ceilia would get is sludge and nastiness on the scale
<Kaelan> Alita> "Perhaps we can lend her power, or Vyvy can bolster her.
<DeathStar> 6* And there's plenty more throughout the large lake, even if Undine has a lot bundled together
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> It looks like we can do it.
<Kaelan> Alita> "Let's see her, make a plan, our energy isn't unlimited."
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> Might take a while though... even if we lend our power to each other and I bolster my mana with my mind
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *turns to the guard* "Please take us to Undine if that is possible."
<DeathStar> 6* The Honor guard eyes them - the other 6 look suspicious but finally concede, moving through the doors of the temple. All the naked girls in here, raging from various ages move about, trying to get Undine things. They lay in a water bed with her, feeding her foods and fanning her massaging her
<DeathStar> 6* Undine looks weak
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *steps forward and then curtseys to Undine*
<Kaelan> Alita> "Oh my... Lady Undine..."
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia curtseys as well
<Sara> * Liana curtseys, looking worried about a lot of things at this point
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Hello again, Lady of Waves.
<Kaelan> * Alita curtsies.
<DeathStar> <Undine> Vyvy...*she eyes her, then the others* And that busty girl I invited to serve my body
<DeathStar> <Undine> Why are you here
<Sara> * Liana frowns
<Sara> <Liana> We came to help you, Lady Undine.
<DeathStar> <Undine> Help? *she sits up, her blueish watery body looking a sickly color*
<DeathStar> 6* She waves her naked priestesses away*
<Sara> <Liana> You don't look well... *she bites her lip*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Yes. Someone has been trying ti eliminate the Great Spirits."
<Sara> <Liana> U-Um... sorry to so rudely say so.
<Kaelan> Alita> "We've found we can extract the sludge, with effort and time. Actually a group of water mages might accomplish it with expedience."
<Sara> <Liana> Is it even the sludge?
<Kaelan> Alita> "Good question... if it's a symptom and not a source it will only ease things."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We still need to continue our investigation."
<Sara> * Liana looks at Lady Undine
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> It will buy us time, at least.
<DeathStar> <Undine> Eliminate the spirits. *She chuckles* I think you are looking at things that are not there.
<DeathStar> <Undine> I was targetted because there is a war going on.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "And why were Gnome and Shade targeted?"
<DeathStar> <Undine> And I did a lot of damage in the last battle. Then we targetted Salamander in retaliation
<Sara> <Liana> Lady Undine, we saved Sylph and Shade from attempts on their life previously. Involved were crystals that were essentially nullifying their powers and slowly killing them... if I understood correctly.
<Sara> *Gnome not Sylph
<Kaelan> Alita> "Shade and Gnome were not part of the war."
<DeathStar> <Undine> Perhaps they were, but because they were in danger doesn't mean what happened here is the same. You are adding 2 + 2 and getting 5
<Kaelan> Alita> "Maybe, but regardless you are in danger and we want to help."
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> And who's to say that the war isn't being manipulated behind the scenes to force one of you to kill the other, or both of you to kill each other, and make that person's job that much easier?
<Sara> <Liana> It doesn't have to be the same. But I mean that we are intent on helping...
<Kaelan> Alita> "We can worry about the why and how after you are safe."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Perhaps, but we have also seen the Rogue Magi at work firsthand."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "And true, the Academy wish to maintain the welfare of the world. That welfare is served by protecting all of the Great Spirits."
<Stretch`PC> 6Mykel stands in the back, listening and waiting...not like the guards would let him get close to Undine anyway...or Undine herself for that matter.
<Sara> <Liana> Lady Undine, is there any chance that you might tell us what you know about what is effecting you?
<DeathStar> <Undine> Very well. I just know it is a very dangerous type of pollution. The prestine waters here are not used to and I am not used to it. Especially being introduced to MY waters of life
<DeathStar> <Undine> I have no doubt I could beat it, given time, but it's keeping me busy and weak for now
<Sara> * Liana gives a small nod. "Ceilia, do you really think you can help clean it up?"
<DeathStar> <Undine> No offense, but I do not believe any mage could clean it up. It's mixed into the waters thoroughly
<Sara> * Liana turns to Celsius
<Kaelan> Alita> "You're holding it in concentrate, aren't you?"
<Sara> <Liana> Celsius, how about you? Is there anything you could do?
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius blinks then shakes head, indicating all she does is freeze things
<Kaelan> Alita> "If we could freeze the water, we could take it piece by piece and purify the water without it spreading."
<DeathStar> <Undine> I am trying to keep it from spreading and diffusing more
<Sara> <Liana> I had wondered if freezing it actually could help, yeah. Exactly.
<Kaelan> Alita> "Would that cause any harm to you, Lady Undine?"
<kalonZombee> <Ceilia> Freezing it would likely help, and I actually do think I can cleanse it.
<DeathStar> <Undine> The materials in the water from what I have seen cannot be purified, not easily. They are very nasty pollutants
<DeathStar> <Undine> I suppose you could take the frozen water away, but it would take me a while to get more of my water of life back - it is something I would need to do on my own
<Sara> <Liana> Water filters are something I've read about before, but I suppose we'd need to know more about the pollution to even pretend we could make one... and it's sure as heck not my field...
<DeathStar> <Kito> Why not do what they do on Kumen, seal it away? Or take it back to Kumen or the space port? Surely they have machines that get rid of the pollutants?
<Myaomi> * Vyvy moves to the side of Undine and uses her other eye to study the water
<DeathStar> <Kito> If it's like space port fuel or stuff, maybe they know how to recylce it
<Kaelan> Alita> "That's an idea... a good one actually if we can transport it."
<Sara> <Liana> Celsius could freeze the water and transport it, most likely...
<DeathStar> 6* Kito wags
<Sara> <Liana> Being in the form of ice, it would be in her element.
<Kaelan> Alita> "Undine won't need strain herself containing it."
<Sara> <Liana> Question is, can we get help from the Kumenites at the Space Port?
<DeathStar> 6* The water outside is toxic with various things like oils, toxins, etc.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Yes, we would need equipment from the spaceport, but we could freeze the water, process it with the equipment, and then return the purified water back to the waterways."
<DeathStar> 6* All those nice byproducts
<DeathStar> <Undine> I do not know if I would want the water returned after it has been tainted.
<DeathStar> <Undine> Take it and deal with it as you see fit
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "The status quo with regard to the Kumen relationship to Hapian has changed."
<Sara> <Liana> *frowning a bit as she considers* If Lady Undine doesn't want it back we may as well destroy it if possible...
<DeathStar> <Undine> The water of life might do you well if you can make it clean
<Kaelan> Alita> "I think they'd like to show good will at this point."
<Sara> <Liana> Hmm... I see.
<DeathStar> 6* She seems tired
<Sara> <Liana> Well, if you think so, then it's worth a shot... Celsius, do you have anything to add? *she puts a hand on Celsius' shoulder*
<DeathStar> <Kito> So should we tell the queen we have a plan then? *She looks at Sasha* Then mistress can try to ask for peace
<Kaelan> Alita> "Let's do this then."
<Kaelan> Alita> "...Yes perhaps it is best to ask first just to be sure."
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia grins and cracks her knuckles
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius just looks worried at her being the main thrust of this plan
<Myaomi> * Vyvy returns and rubs Celsius' head gently.
<Sara> <Liana> I don't want to harm you, Celsius... please tell me if it would... I want you to be well, you know. You're my friend.
<Kaelan> * Alita looks to Celsius. "You can do this. We believe in you."
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius shrugs, not sure if it would taint her ice or not
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> In a way, Sylph and Lady Undine are your mothers. Think of it as helping your mama. You'll be fine.
<DeathStar> 6* Since she has to transport it special
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Liana and I are here for you if anything happens.
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius nods and smiles
<Sara> <Liana> Well then, shall we report to the Empress before we proceed?
<DeathStar> 6* Undine nods her head. "If you manage this, I will be thankful to you all. Perhaps I will make you my priestesses."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I'll hold you to it, Lady Undine." She sneers.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Ahem, let us speak to the queen."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I'll remain with Celsius.
<Kaelan> * Alita nods, she turns to go, keeping Mykel close to her still.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Liana can alert me to anything due to our ties to her.
<Sara> <Liana> Okay...
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia follows Alita and her man
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *moves to head back to the palace*
<Sara> * Liana follows Sasha, reluctantly leaving Celsius for now
<DeathStar> 6* Qui and Gweneve Yi are waiting, Qui wearing an Amazon type outfit, her mid-rift showing
<Myaomi> * Vyvy smiles. "I want to be with Celsius to assure her and keep her safe if this doesn't work properly. If anything happens I will come with her immediately, but please look over Qui for me."
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius pokes her fingers. Undine peers Celsius over
<DeathStar> <Undine> So why do you keep calling me and Sylph her mother
<DeathStar> 6* Undine makes a priestess, since she is weak, pull on her cheeks
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> She is the lesser great elemental of ice, a combination of wind and water.
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> Have you solved Undine's problem and healed her?
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> So does it not make sens-- agh! Wh-wha..
<Myaomi> * Vyvy makes a face at being tugged on
<DeathStar> (Celsius')
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius' flails as the priestess tugs on her
<Sara> * Liana curtseys. "We have a plan, at least..."
<DeathStar> <Undine> I see. So she is trying to steal my water gig
<Kaelan> * Alita lets Sasha do the talking.
<Sara> * Liana does too, after her small part
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "To which Undine has agreed to alow us to attempt."
<DeathStar> 6* Undine motions and the priestess gropes Celsius, testing her breast size for Undine to compare to her
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> Then why have you not done so?
<Sara> * Liana looks at Sasha then reluctantly speaks. "We felt it would be best to make sure it was all right with you, Your Highness..."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Our plan involves freezing the contaminated water, so it is no small thing."
<DeathStar> 6* Qui rejoins the others, standing with them
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> So you are making excuses in case you fail?
<DeathStar> 6* She leans forward, studying Sasha with a glint
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Um.. no, Lady Undine. Just as she does not use wind or water, she is of purely the domain of cold and freeze.
<Sara> * Liana shakes her head
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "No, but you should prepare your people for when the water ways turn to ice."
<DeathStar> 6* Undine nods, examining Celsius' breasts, then makes her turn around to eye her rear, making Celsius flail
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Like your offspring, she compliments you both.
<DeathStar> <Undine> Hm, she doesn't have my tit or ass
<DeathStar> <Undine> I declare her not mine. She must be Sylph's then
<DeathStar> 6* Undine relaxes
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Of course not. Celsius is Celsius, not you.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Nor is she Lady Sylph.
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius redresses, flustered and huffing
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> They are not near them right now due to the situation
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Then that works out for us."
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> Then we are even, Captain Sasha Hapian
<DeathStar> <Gweneve> Your team may go in peace and not worry about my people. Even your male toy
<DeathStar> *she looks at Mykel*
<DeathStar> <Qui> We will meet again soon, mother. <Gweneve> I hope so, daughter. I will think on what you have told me
<Myaomi> * Vyvy strokes Celsius and hugs her.
<DeathStar> 6* The Matrons peer at each other ,wondering what the private talk was about, whispering and moving off
<Stretch`PC> 6Mykel won't rise to the bait, standing to the side
<DeathStar> 6* Qui moves to go with the others, since they need to travel with Celsius
<Kaelan> * Alita curtsies and turns to go.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *looks at the others* "Let's get ready to save Undine's waters."
<Sara> * Liana moves to go back toward Undine and Celsius
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Lady Undine, do you plan to continue 'watching me?'
<DeathStar> 6* As they return to Celsius, who is hugging on Vyvy and cooing at the stroking and hugging, she looks up and nods, motioning them to touch her
<Sara> * Liana touches Celsius gently
<DeathStar> <Undine> I did not mean that literally, you know. Since we are not bond I cannot 'watch' you 24/7. I more meant when you make a big change, I will take note
<DeathStar> <Undine> Like getting spirits to agree to go to Kumen
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *moves to touch Celsius*
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia touches Celsius
<Kaelan> *ALita does the same.
<DeathStar> <Undine> If you do that, I will watch and take note, then decide what I will do
<Stretch`PC> 6Mykel does as well.
<Myaomi> * Vyvy nods.
<DeathStar> <Undine> *she peers at Celsius freezing the water intensely, icy sweat running down her face* And other major things, I suppose now
<DeathStar> 6* Kito touches Celsius, then Vyvy
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Then I won't presume to think you will lend me your assistance, but might I request a way to call upon you as Lady Sylph did lend me once?
<DeathStar> <Undine> For aiding me *She forms a water orb and tosses it at the group* You can call on me a limited number of times, all of you
<DeathStar> <Undine> It will take time before I will respond though - I need to refill my waters of life
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Thank you, your grace.
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius warps
<DeathStar> 6* The group appears at the space port with a huge amount of ice above them. Celsius falls to her knees, the ice about to crash down on them
<DeathStar> 6* The ice large enough to smash the space port
<DeathStar> 6* The Kumens and other people at the space port point up and scream
<Kaelan> Alita> "Cel!"
<Sara> * Liana moves to Celsius' side, trying to help her up
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius leans against Liana
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Hold it steady!" *turns to the spaceport personnel* "Thge waste processing machinery! Where is it?!"
<Sara> * Liana tries to help Celsius, not that she really can or would even know how -- but at least by helping Celsius stay steady, perhaps
<DeathStar> 6* They stare, not moving like in some horror movie where time is ticking to their deaths, but are transfixed. Maybe a charisma point would help
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia burns two to shout for help
<DeathStar> 6* They turn slowly, and move to Ceilia
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *burns charisma pount to motivate them*
<DeathStar> 6* They point it out - but sadly it's too small. The ice is 4x as big
<DeathStar> 6* And rapidly falling downward
<Kaelan> * Alita helps by burning two points and working with Sasha and Ceilia's plea to rally them.
<DeathStar> 6* Like a meteor
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We need a plan and now!"
<Sara> <Liana> Celsius, can you slow the ice...? Maybe get it gently to the ground somewhere...?
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius tries to comply
<DeathStar> 6* Kito pulls out her sword and leaps up, cutting the ice in half
<DeathStar> 6* Then lands and lands badly
<DeathStar> 6* Since she's still sealed
<Sara> * Liana tries her best to support Celsius, inadvertently using her Mage Cure Lv.2 in her desperate attempt to help Celsius
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Well done, Kito!" *runs to check on her kito*
<DeathStar> 6* The two half chunks slowly come down
<Kaelan> * Alita moves over to Kito to fix her up.
<DeathStar> 6* Kito rubs her leg, her ankle sprained. The two chunks could use their own cuts each to make it fit
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Thank you, Alita. We need to split them in half once again!"
<Kaelan> * ALita who can only melt the ice focuses on using a Mage Cure 2 to heal Kito's ankle.
<DeathStar> 6* Kito stumbles up and eyesd them being lowered. The people in the space port aim weapons
<DeathStar> 6* PReparing to blast the ice blocks to bits
<kalonZombee> 6*Ceilia tries to use wind magic to help blast the ice blocks as well
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Call Sylph!
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *draws her blade and channels elemental fire into the blade and then jumps with her body enhancement to slash one*
<DeathStar> 6* The blasts hit the ice blocks and ice chunks rain down and SAsha takes the second out
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius aims all the blocks down into the waste machine
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> O-Or don't.
<DeathStar> 6* After that, they spend the next few hours havingto answer questions - did trhey attack the station, who are they, the Academy this and that
<DeathStar> 6* After they are finally released, and are able to warp out, Celsius leaning on Liana, recovering not as good, they see an army of Naturalists passing the Port, heading northward toward the Hapian area
<DeathStar> <Celsius> ... *she leans on Liana, tuning it out - likely she will need to go to her mountain after warping them home*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "The next front is opening up..."
<DeathStar> <Kito> And we only have Undine's favor - the queen still has not been told to stop fighting
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<DeathStar> 6* Qui frowns ,watching them go
<DeathStar> <Qui> I did start internal fighting
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<DeathStar> <Qui> I let mother know that the Matrons tried to kill me
<DeathStar> <Qui> All those years ago
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "That would slow down the Amazon war machine... though Jules may still be readying his counterattack."
<DeathStar> <Qui> He may be slowed by the elections
<Sara> * Liana tries her best to comfort Celsius
<DeathStar> <Qui> Lets just hope Shion can slow the southern one...
<Sara> * Gently patting her
<DeathStar> 6* Celsius smiles and snuggles
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<DeathStar> <Qui> LETs go back to the Academy and report to Headmistress Miyuki
<Sara> <Liana> War is the last thing this world needs, at this rate...
<Sara> * Liana nods in agreement with Qui
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