Session Start: Fri Mar 10 21:55:44 2006 Session Ident: #lunar-iog2 * Logging #lunar-iog2 to 'logs\#lunar-iog2.log' * TheStoryteller changes topic to '-= Chapter 7: A Friend in Wolf's Clothing | Location: Old Capital Ruins, The Pentagon | 4125 § | 0 MXP =- http://storen.rpgcafe.net/IoG/ | OOC chan: #iog-ooc | If can't access RPGcafe, use http://paladin.dyndns.org/rpgcafe/IoG/ ' == SESSION START == * Rune (~kazyr@71.106.42.148) Quit (Ping timeout) * Mia_Ausa (~Mia_Ausa@pool-71-126-59-97.bstnma.east.verizon.net) has joined #lunar-iog2 We last left our band of adventurers deep in the bowels of the Pentagon ruins. It is here they ebfriended Jupiter the Elementalor of Thunder! but not befor esuffering some serious pain, thankfully stompped by the enigmatic mechnical Dr. Webbly. Working into the night, Jupiter and Angie have managed to bring him to a more functional state. The two have even acquired some traveling clothes for the inevitable journey back up top... Jupiter has exchanged the white ancient hospital-style gown he had on for some metallic boots and a white vest & black pants. [Jupiter] Now then.. everyone, if I could have your attention, please. * Saki has spent her time sitting in a corner in a meditative pose; albeit slowly, she appears to have calmed down and gotten back in control. She still looks rather uncomfortable down here - the odd suspicious glance at Jupiter included - but at least she isn't shaking or raging anymore, and is now leaning against a wall; as Jupiter speaks she looks up. * Huw is now known as DrWebbly * Trune looks up as well, playing with a button on his shirt as he listens. * Angie has been working steadily for quite some time, but you wouldn't know it to see her. She's still wired from the excitement, and answers Jupiter's summons with an energetic hop. * DrWebbly had a long time finding the proportions and protrusions of the unit fail to fit any of the 'proper' clothes, and has had to be satisfied with a dark blue hooded cloak. * Ryllan looks over at Jupiter, raising an eyebrow. [Jupiter] Now that we have repaired the Controller satisfactorily, it is time to ponder the next course of action. I'm sure you are eager for us to meet your masters up above, but there is also another matter I need your assistance with. * Niri listens up! * Rune (~kazyr@71.106.42.148) has joined #lunar-iog2 * ChanServ sets mode: +o Rune « wb » * Rune is now known as Angharad [Jupiter] Far to the south of here is a research facility dedicated to space travel. It also happens to house the project branch working on one of my brothers, codenamed mercury. [Jupiter] I would like to see if the networks there are still functional, and if he is alive, but still locked in stasis like my own predicament not too long ago. Space travel...? * Saki frowns, crossing her arms but continuing to listen. [Jupiter] Yes Niri. If this succeeds, I and the Doctor will be attempting to reach the moonbase, far above the world. There is a command & control area there that is a part of the Elementalor backup transmission network. You can actually travel to the moon? Wait, isn't the moon what you call Lunar? You know, the Silver Star? * Niri 's eyes go wide! And what do you mean backup transmission? What would you need to do there? [Jupiter] I don't know of this "Silver Star", but the moon we know is a lifeless, cratered world. It was planned to one day be mined, though all that was accomplished was some scattered outposts, meant to survive war on Earth. [Jupiter] One of those was a facility meant for us to use, specifically, if the worst case scenario happened... * Angie purses her lips while Jupiter speaks. When he falls silent, she pipes in. "I was thinking about this. The moon has changed a lot. Are you sure this base will still be there, and either way, will you be able to get back?" Yeah, I was wondering that too... [Jupiter] It could be fruitless, but I have to try. As the second-in-command of the Elementalors, I have a pre-programmed duty to tyr to revive them. * Saki shakes her head, speaking up in a calm tone from the back of the room. "Remember that we are also supposed to be looking for information regarding what happened in Meribia." Second in command? Really? So...who's first? Jupiter tries to respond, then blanks out. Also, there should be facilities at the Cape to help us ascertain the status of the moonbase. [Jupiter] ...I.. don't know. And yeah, Saki's right. I wonder if we can do both at once...? You...don't know? * Niri blinks. "You don't know? That's...weird." * Angie chimes in. "The doctor is missing some memories. it might be the same for Jupiter." * Saki looks across at Niri, sighing and shrugging expansively. "At much as I hate to admit it, the only real lead we have as to the Prophetess' whereabouts is 'south'. I don't see any problem with travelling together for a while, at least." [Jupiter] Strange, I can't recall. But I know there is someone I must answer to besides the Controller. * Trune glances at Angie, "That makes sense, now that I think on it. I guess he could be missing memories too." [Jupiter] The other reason i require you help.. is that once I leave the confiens of this lab, I am in a greatly weakened state. ...Did we do that? Or...wait. It's something to do with the lab? I don't think so. I just think we'll be away from any sort of power source he can use. Jupiter shakes his long yellow hairred head in a negative. * Niri stares at Jupiter's hair @_@ << Strike that! ;) >> [Jupiter] Trune is correct. I have unlimited power down here. But on the surface, I am limited in what I can draw from. And the endurance of my frail biological body. * Angie paces around the table. "You said earlier that this was at Canaveral Cape, right? That's pretty far away. Are you going to be OK with that kind of a trip?" [Jupiter] I'll be quite alright, it is just I am concerned about mutated beast that might be roaming the world in this post-apocalyptic age. Hmmm. Okay. Well, I'm willing to help! But yeah, we have our own problems to sort out too. We have to find out what's up with this Prophetess woman. [Jupiter] Yes, youv'e mentioned that name before. I haven't a clue who or what she is, I'm afraid. Hmmm. Darn. * Saki drags a hand back through her hair, breathing out a sigh of mingled frustration and resignation. "... I'm fine with travelling together. But we have to make her our priority should something come up." [Jupiter] Though I am concerned if it has any connection to the Althena you and I seem to recall. [Jupiter] She was called a prophet and messiah by many. There was an Althena in your time as well? [Jupiter] Yes, she was the leader of a sect of the worldwide Christian church. She worked some very unexplianable miracles in the wake of the Third War. [Jupiter] Also a vociferous opponent of Zophar. * Angie omgs! «ooc: ...not posing at my best today. » « heh. I think everyone's a bit down. I can cut this short if you like » ..."Christian"? << I'm fine! But it seems short might be best for a lot of people... >> * Angie looks startled, bowling right over Ryllan. "Zophar! Zophar was around then too?" I wonder if this Althena is the same as the Goddess...? * Saki goes silent, closing her eyes and breathing out again. Not her business; instead she just goes back to looking vaguely out of sorts. A common Monotheistic religon in my time. Yeah, that's what he told us! *Nods to Angie* From what Jupiter told me earlier, Zophar apparently was a man. ...Must've changed quite a bit then. Not the uh...crazy bastard god I read about. I kinda wonder how he changed so much. [Jupiter] Zophar was Secretary-General of the United Nations. He was a war hero who ascended to the position, then began abusing it for personal gain. His empire of peace became a thinly vieled dictatorship. [Jupiter] He declared himself god over men... I was developed to stop him... Zophar was a dark god of the Silver Star! He was destroyed a very long time ago. [Jupiter] Or at least, that was one of my objectives. * Niri shivers. I...don't exactly like talking about Zophar. Not only that, Zophar apparently was rumored to be the femmiest god alive....well, if you look at the artist's interpretations. Or maybe that was just the artist. * Angie gives Niri a sympathetic smile. "Sorry! I think of it all as being sort of like a story, since it all happened so long ago." Well...I guess. But uh...you could say I have rather closer ties to the story, 'cause of my dad and all. :P [Jupiter] I am curious if Zophar truly was beaten. By my old masters, or your more current heroes. It is indeed troublesome. Well. If we need another subject. Where is this Meribia and what happened? [Jupiter] I sadly have little to go on but your legends. It's so fascinating, though! I should dig out some of my older brother's history books! I wonder what else from the old world had a counterpart in this one. It was Althena who beat him the first time. Oh! *Brightens a tiny bit at the change of subject, although it's still not a pleasant one* Doctor...Webbly, is it? Well, you see, there was this festival and a tournament... [Jupiter] I was assuming that however the final battle against him went, the weaponry used destroyed the Earth in the process. [Jupiter] I should have activated to start the healing process, but it appears something went wrong. Er...Dr. Webbly? Meribia was a really big town on the Silver Star. We have a town called New Meribia on The Blue St--- I mean Earth, that's named after it. It's also pretty big. Niri's right though, there was a festival there. That's where uh...stuff happened. Hmmm....Mom.... *Mutters to self* * Angie backs out of the conversation before the two threads collide. She boosts herself up onto the metal table and picks up a random instrument, fiddling with it in her lap. * Saki speaks, not opening her eyes. "The Prophetess showed herself by turning the ruler into dust, and put an old hero into a coma. No-one's sure why." * DrWebbly nods. "I was Doctor Alexander Webbly. For lack of any better option, you should still me call me that." Anyway, there was a martial arts tournament, and the mayor of New Meribia was competing. But right in the middle of it, this woman called the Prophetess showed up and - yeah. What Saki said. How shocking. The level of manipulation required for such a feat. [Jupiter] ...it sounds like a great power. But I have felt the presence of many strong energies recently in my dreams. [Jupiter] Something is definitely occuring in the flows of the elements on the planet. She has weird powers over...The best way I can think of explaining this is time and space. She practically slowed everyone down at the place to a crawl. She orginally appeared from a portal of some kid... «ooc: KIND » «ooc: Mental image, ahoy! » Ah. And what leads do you have then? * Saki sighs, dragging her hands through her hair roughly. Her voice cracks maybe just a little. "We've been asked to research her, to follow her, to find out what's going on and what she did to these people. I... I've got my own reasons, too." She sighs, slumping just a little. "Leads? 'South'. That's it." Jupiter considers this. 'None of use were ever able to cross the threshold of temporal manipulation. Though many tried." « er none of us » You mean time magic? One of the old heroes is able to use time magic...in fact, the headmaster of the Academy. No, she can do it, at least to some level. There's noquestion. * Angie pipes in suddenly. "So that's what you guys are up to! I was getting pretty curious." Well, we have a theory that she may be after the Truth Seekers. * Trune glances at Saki, "You forgot already? It's only been like a couple of days." * Angie slides off the table and tromps around, still scrutinizing the thing in her hand. "So it really happened like they said, you guys saw it?" w «ooc: Ahem. » Yeah, we were there, Angie. :/ * Saki opens her eyes - but furrows her brow - and nods in Trune's direction, putting two fingers to her forehead . "... right. It's... been a hectic couple of days, though." Was it...was it like John? Yeah, exactly. * Niri nods [Jupiter] Might we continue this conversation as we travel? I am eager to see the land above. All the external camera here or inoperative. « er here are » * Angie holds up a triumphant finger. "That's so interesting! We should try to find out more about that." * Saki sighs and nods. "... I agree. Let's get out of here, and see if any ... seekers?... are to the south." Yeah, we might as well yap above ground. No offense, but I miss the sunlight already. We're working on it, Angie! We've got a lot of questions. But yeah, let's get moving! [Leah] Well, there is Leon! Ahh. Are all the security devices offline, Jupiter? I seem to recall them having awfully large guns. [Leah] He and Cynthia run the Blacklace Company in takkar. It makes the engines in things like the DEstiny. * Saki blinks suddenly, and gives Angie a lopsided stare as she starts to head out. "... we?" Hmmm...Takkar's on the way south, right? Wait, Saki's right? We? You're coming with us, glowlight girl? [Shiro] Woof woof! :D * Angie grins at Angie. "You're supposed to find out about the Prohpetess, right? So research counts!" «ooc: SAKI » «ooc: HAHAH » « self grin! » << *Giggles* Awesome! >> «ooc: Nearly spits out her drink ^^;; » [Leah] Yep, Takkar's prety far, but it's the only city in the southern part of the continent, other than Pao and the Panama Barrier. Awesome, Angie. Maybe if you're with us, they'll stop getting after me for being cheery! :P I'll have to pull a few strings, but honestly I'm not really needed here. [Leah] It's right on the sea, at the mouth of a big river adventurers say was called Misses-something. ^^; Nah, doesn't matter what kinda company we have, Princess. You're still too cheery. My goal was to find out about the thunder energies, and I solved that mystery. Mrs. Ippy, wasn't it, Leah? * Trune tries desperately not to laugh. * Niri sticks her tongue out at Trune. [Leah] I dunno! Nobody seems to be able to agree on a translation! Mrs. IPPY? Um...yeah. What? What'd I say? * Saki looks... faintly lost, actually, for a couple of moments. Then she nods all of a sudden, face serious, and deadpans. "Alright. Welcome aboard. I'm the chef, Vytor's the walking wall, Niri's a hummingbird of some description and Trune's the punching bag." And off she goes, almost leading ahead of the party in her hurry to get out of the ruins. [Jupiter] Mississippi river. ....Hey! I am NOT a punching bag! What the hell are you on!? Oh! Okay, close enough. Also, what? *Stares after Saki* * Angie continues on, addressing Saki since she's the one still listening. "And if you're going south we can stop by Takkar!" Saki walks away, and Angie slumps. "I like Takkar." Hummingbird is totally spot on, though! [Leah] I guess I'll take electro's word for it. How do you figure, Prune? *Makes a face* * Trune follows the rest of the group out, "Think on it long and hard, Princess. I think you're incapable of shutting up and staying still for more than five minutes." Vytor follows Saki, smirking a bit as he's called a walking wall. Then again, he is quite tall! And I think you're incapable of speaking civilly to anyone for more than two minutes. My my. And the old assitants called *me* eccentric. * DrWebbly makes shooing motions with his hands. "Off you go children. I'll lock up. And.. Prune was it? Do you want the gold staff back?" ...Uh, Trune. And...don't you need it? * Angie is left alone in the room. She takes a long look at the instruments and wonders she's leaving behind and heaves a sigh. A rattling disturbs her reverie -- from under a bookshelf rolls a glowing glass ball, dragging a string behind it. It winds its way out the door and rolls after Jupiter. H-hey! Well. It won't work anymore. * Angie runs after the group. So it's just a pretty gold thing now? The active chip is now in me, where it belongs. ...Nah, you hang onto it. * DrWebbly looks at it as he follows the crew. "I feel like an old man." * Niri heads after the others! ...Still looking a bit sulky though. Dr. Webbly, how old were you when...well, back then? Saki starts picking her way down the corridor back to the sealed doorway and eventually the elevator beyond it. Mmm. I forget. But I hadn't got greyhairs. I don't think.. Well, look at it this way! Now you'll never have them! Jupiter pauses once at the exit of the room... [Jupiter] I think this is only the 3rd time I've ever left this room in my entire lifespan. And interesting point. I wonder how long this unit will last under constant function. * Saki waits in the elevator, leaning against a wall and looking almost sulky. Or possibly just dour. The world is an intresting place, Jupiter. You should enjoy it for all it's worth. Well, if it breaks, we could probably always fix it...Vytor seems really good at that stuff. [Jupiter] I will be able to see everything soon enough... Leah strides after the group, Shiro the cie mongrel following happily. He seems to like Jupiter's presence. * Niri scritches Shiro's head as he passes. ^_^ So, are is there much plant life left? * Saki nods to Angie when she comes into sight. "Takkar's a good start; Leon's our main lead." Actually, quite a bit. There's a forest near the school I go--went to. Well, there wasn't, but it's all starting to revive, slowly! There are still a lot of places where not a lot grows, and some places it's dangerous to go, but things are coming back. Oh. What season is it? * Angie hops from one foot to the other. This time she's the last in the elevator, and is nearly pressed against the door. "There are trees as far as you can see around here! You'll like it." It's spring, so there should be stuff in bloom n'all. Yeah, the flowers are so pretty right now... Ah. A time of new beginngings. I hope Jupiter doesn't have hayfever. Poor boy. * Niri looks serious. "Did he get a chance to leave the facility very much?" He said he only left three times. As he said. This is probably the third time he's every left this room. ...Oh. *She falls silent.* The ahhh... process. Was very intensive. We weren't nearly as advanced in such things as you. You're so much more advanced in some things, though! * Niri walks along after Leah and Shiro, frowning to herself and, oddly, not talking. [Jupiter] I'll be fine doctor. And so you all pile into the elevator! It responds to Niri's disc, and the door close behind you. With a jerk under some of the heavy weight, it nonetheless begins rising from floor b10. Good lad. Hmm. Can you remember who all your siblings were? The names escape me. * Trune glances at Niri out of the corner of his eye, noticing she's not nearly yapping as much as she normally does. [Jupiter] Venus, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto. * Saki mutters to herself, squeezed up into the corner. "I still don't like these things." Ah yes. The whole pantheon. So, erm. Introductions? Or should that wait until we are in a more comfortable place? * Angie shifts her shoulders to try to get a sharp corner out of her back. "What could be more comfortable than this?" ...Is there a tenth? Yeah...is there? * Trune looks as if he's pondering something. * Saki sighs, and drags a hand through her hair. "My own bed in my own room back in Meribia." She shakes her head, then answers the Doctor. "... Saki. Saki Isai. I'm--" and here she falters slightly, looking perplexed. "... their guard, or... something. I want to find the Prophetess." «ooc: tenth fuck you » [Jupiter] I'm only familair with the 8 of us. All brothers and sisters, create to harness a specific element of nature to our whims. « er created » «ooc: ninth too. » . o O ( Hmm...but didn't that book say...? ) [Jupiter] I am thunder, venus light, mercury is air, mars fire, Saturn plant life, Uranus the firmament, neptune the seas, and pluto the deep shadow. We found a book, it had parts written by you, Dr. Webbly. there were efrences to a 9th elementalor * Niri eyes Trune, wondering what he's thinking about a tenth Yeah, there wasn't much information on it...but there was reference to it. [Jupiter] I can't remember it... I'm sure it will come back in time. Well. I don't have any records available on it at the moment. But the Homunculi project was a failure. Did they ever come up with an alternative, Jupiter? Up and up the lift goes.. and soon it stops once more, opening up to the ground floor. You're greeted by the sounds of workers drilling and chatting. There are red emergency light still functioning here from the backup power system, which Jupiter imemdiately notes. * Angie is the closest to the door, and she's practically crushed against it by the masses of people, so she stumbles backwarsds out of the elevator the moment the doors rumble open. * Saki immediately walks all the way out of the ruins, regardless of the weather outside, and takes a long, deep breath of fresh air. Almost instantly she looks a lot better for it. Angie almost falls in some of the mud on the ground, as the storm still rages outside. Some cracks in the walls are leaking. * Trune takes a deep breath as well, looking a little dissapointed it's still pouring buckets outside. [Jupiter] Hmm, very damaged in this upepr sections. Theyw ere not reinforced nearly as well. * Saki is thus rendered soaking wet again, but apparently doesn't much care. * Niri exits the elevator, glad not to be crushed behind people anymore. :P But also makes a face at the rain! Saki is stared at by some workers in brown rainslickers. Crazy woman. :o * Angie leaps up and swats the back of her coat, which is now dripping with mud. "Augh! Oh man." She twists her neck back as far as it'll go to get a good look at the damage, then groans. "I can't keep this clean." * Trune takes out his coat and pulls the hood up once more, "Adventuring types are supposed to be dirty by default." * DrWebbly steps out, and slips over. "Oh dear." Jupiter heedlessly steps out into the rainstorm, the skies reumbling a bit as he does so. Ominouss This is true! Mom's always shaking her head about how Dad and I always come home covered in dust or mud. ;) * Angie runs up to the entrance and has a look outside. She balks at the rain, but quickly musters the courage to tromp outside, getting drenched instantly. Could one of you kind sirs or madams give me a hand? My feet don't have good grip. [Worker] hey, you're back Angie? And who the ehck is your.. friend? * Saki may be soaked, but looks almost tolerably human again, raising an eyebrow at Angie before trying to help the Doctor up, making a huff of effort at the unexpected weight. A couple brown haired and be-spectacled scientists watch Jupiter and the Doctor with curiosity. They didn't see them go down, did they? Ah. Thank you Miss Isai. * Angie rushes over to the worker and grabs his hands in hers, doing a little splashy dance. "It's so awesome! But oh man it'll take me like twenty minutes to explain. Come on!" * Angie runs off in a trail of splashes. * Niri blinks at Angie and giggles, starting to feel herself again. Oh! Hey! I wonder if my dad's still in that meeting... One of the experts is carried along by Angie, barely able to protest. Who wants to come with me to find him? I'd like to ask your dad a few questions. Mind if I come with? [Worker My word.. is that man.. made of metal?] If you want. ...Thanks. * Saki grimaces at that. "Just Saki. Please." She makes sure the doctor's vaguely steady before releasing hiim, then watches everyone go every which way. * Niri shrugs noncommittally. "Anyone else?" * DrWebbly waves to the worker. "Hello." [Jupiter] This storm will be satisfactory if there is any danger. Let's proceed. The expert is quite literally stunned when he hears the robot speak. "Amazing! A sentient automaton!" * Saki looks blankly at Niri, then steps up. Apparently she goes where everyone else does. Besides, Hiro probably won't want to miss the Doctor. I know. Isn't incredible? Are you coming? *Turning to Dr. Webbly and Jupiter* Hey, eggheads! He's not a science fair attraction! Back of a little, huh? Perhaps we should gather everyone round, so as not to repeat ourselves? [Worker] I.. well, that is.. fascinating... *runs back inside the ruined pentagon to spread the juicy gossip about the living relic!* Ahh. Lead on, miss hummingbird. * Trune bursts out laughing at Dr. Webbly, "Heh, I like you!" * DrWebbly follows Niri, slowly. Wobbly Webbly. Jupiter starts waking forward, surveying the overgrown ruins of the streets, asphalt cracks running with water like miniature rivers. * TheStoryteller changes topic to '-= Chapter 7: A Friend in Wolf's Clothing | Location: Old Capital Ruins | 4125 § | 0 MXP =- http://storen.rpgcafe.net/IoG/ | OOC chan: #iog-ooc | If can't access RPGcafe, use http://paladin.dyndns.org/rpgcafe/IoG/ ' * Trune follows along. Why thank you, Trune. I try to be most aimless. Erm. Amiable. Yes. That's the word. [Jupiter] ...terrible... it seems so.. lifeless... Miss Hummingbird. *Grumbles, but leads the way to find her father!* Not everywhere is like this. * Saki walks along, massively unconcerned at the rain. She appears, more than anything, happy to be out of there. * Niri heads toward where the meeting was to take place... * Niri waves to various workers as she walks! * DrWebbly pulls the hood of his cloak up. "I hope not. To see where I once lived.. like this. Is unsettling. I should be sad, but it's all.. too far away." One by one, whether Angie dragging her hired help in a mad dash, Niri's retracing of her steps, or Saki's overwhelming desire to just get far away from that eerie place, you all eventually navigate the ruined thoroughfares back towards the gates of the archealogists massive encampment. * TheStoryteller changes topic to '-= Chapter 7: A Friend in Wolf's Clothing | Location: Old Capital, Staging Area | 4125 § | 0 MXP =- http://storen.rpgcafe.net/IoG/ | OOC chan: #iog-ooc | If can't access RPGcafe, use http://paladin.dyndns.org/rpgcafe/IoG/ ' Heh, yeah. Home's kinda far away for me too. Probably a lot further away for you though, and my home is still standing. Sorry it had to come to that, I guess is what I'm trying to get at. There are two guards standing by the wall, looking rather bored and soaked. This is a bad day to have to stand here, and the overhang doesn't provide very good coverage. Oh well, it's better than being a city guard in Meribia at least. * Niri waves to the guards and approaches them. "Do you know if my dad's done with his meeting yet?" * Angie is running about like a dynamo. when she finally shows up again, she's having an animated conversation with an elderly gentleman, pointing frequently at Webbly and Jupiter. * Saki frowns at Trune, looking very far away for a moment. As the guards come into view, though, she smirks in a just slightly unpleasant manner. She's at the Doctor's side, ready to lend a hand if the automaton should slip again. As Angie points to Jupiter, he pauses a moment outside the gates and looks up. Suddenly, the clouds rumble louder and before you can realzie what's occured a massive bolt of power lashes out in a yellow streak and strikes the ground right where he's standing. o_O Whoa geez! * Saki skids back as fast as... well, not as fast as lightning. But she skids back on the mud, throwing a shocked glance Jupiter's way. * Trune jumps back as he was standing somewhat close to Jupiter, looking spooked as all hell. * DrWebbly twitches. * Angie nearly loses her footing in the mud, but after a second she manages to plant a foot behind her to avoid falling back. Jupiter just stands there non-chalantly, like this happens everyday. he's just been struck directly by lightning, but seems abslutely unharmed. The area around him is fizzling and smoking a bit though. * Angharad looks up from across the camp and twitches her ears to clear out the sound of the thunder. What the heck of that? * Angie coughs and resumes her conversation, though in much quiteter tones this time. Was that on purpose? * Saki slumps, breathing out a long-suffering sigh. "... right. If that'll happen often, you get your own tent." I...think I'll stand here from now on. Yeah. [Jupiter] No.. well.. it was unconscious. I'm sorry. Don't sweat it. * Angharad huffs, tending to the load of samples she has bundled over her shoulder, and wonders if she can manage a closer look at the commotion without drawing attention to the fact she'd not following her errand to the letter. Ack! The two guards look.. well.. shocked. Did...you do that, Jupiter? [Guard] What in Virtue's name was that?! * Saki waves a hand at the guard, shaking her head and pulling herself up to her full gloomy glory. Jupiter nods to Niri, and frowns. He has caused an uneeded commotion. The two guards leave their posts and walk over to Jupiter, weapons drawn. One has a slightly rusty gun, the other a curved, silver short sword. Hey, back off! You guys have never seen lightning before? You must have absolutely nothing to do if you jump on the littlest thing! [Guard] I dunno about you, but that guy is mighty suspicious! We can't have walking Adept crazies in camp! [Guard 2] There's a lot of sensitive equipment that could be severely damaged! I said nothing happened! It was just a lightning strike! Hey now, cool it, guys. I'm on it, okay? *Confident grin* You think I'd be leading this guy around if anything were wrong? * Angharad manages to find her way to the back of the crowd of people forming around Jupiter. Fortunately she is rather tall and able to see over the heads of most people. She regards the group curiously. * Saki speaks up quietly; her voice tinged with just a little edge. In the same way that one fist is just a little fist. "We are here on the order of Miss Haylee of the Academy and this man is under our protection and, for that matter, possibly the most important person in the camp right now." * Angie buries her face in her hands, mumbles an apology to the elderly man, and runs over to explain the situation to the guards. * Niri counts on being easily recognized to bolster her sway! ^^;; * DrWebbly turns to Ryllan. "I'm so hurt." The guards still look a bit agressive, but they also note the presence of Niri. They can't hold up against the wishes of Hiro's daughter. * Niri nods in satisfaction! * Saki sends a momentary glare the Doctor's way, then relents, dragging a hand through her soaked hair. * Trune whispers to Niri, "Do you think your womanly charms can convince them to run in place and bark like dogs? Because that is some serious persuasion you just pulled." Flashy folks always get all the glory. [Guard] Alright, alright. Go on. But if something happens, it's all you, Niri, got that? * Trune actually looks a little miffed he couldn't defuse the situation himself. * DrWebbly nods sagely. I can, uh, I can vouch for them! Jupiter should be entirely safe -- *she shoots him a look* -- now. [Jupiter] Apologies. It won't happen again, I assure you. * Niri makes a face at Trune. "It's not womanly charm, it's being the daughter of celebrities! It helps a bit sometimes. And plus I know most of the people in the camp." Session Time: Sat Mar 11 00:00:00 2006 * Trune grumbles, "Right." * Niri answers the guard, "No prob! I got it covered." [Leah] Hah, well I'm the daughetr of a celebrity too! True! But Dad and I spend a lot of time here, too. That helps. * Angharad notes that it seems the strange situation has been resolved. Perhaps there's nothing more to see, and if so, she could get back to work before someone misses her. I mean, the guards know not to argue when Dad takes me to the really dangerous spots! *Looks proud* Some of the crowds around Angahard begin mumbling about Hiro's daughter being able to get away with just about anything. Another comments about the strange magic he senses. Uh, guys, I think we'd better get going... ^^; *Looking around and noting the people still standing and watching* I'm not sure how to explain this to the uh...audience! Niri particualrly notices the very out of place, tall wolf-person looking on. I dunno, you did just fine with those guards. Sure you could come up with something. * Trune grumbles something under his breath. * Angie scratches behind an ear. "I tried to cover the basics," she says to Niri. "A fuller explanation's prolly in order, though." * Saki crosses her arms and frowns at herself after wiping some hair from her eyes. Maybe this whole 'I'm so tough' thing wasn't a good idea. She catches a mumble or two, and turns to give the crowd a warning glare. A couple of people back away from Saki! The guards herd you inside and triy to push the others back to their jobs, before something bad happens. * Angharad turns to go. [Jupiter] I see security hasn't changed much in a few millenia. Well, it isn't usual that more people come out of a ruin than go in! * Saki huffs out in irritation, trying her best to dry off once under cover. The incident seems to have put her in a bad mood, though this isn't unusual. * Niri peers at Angharad before leaving. "Hey wait, who's that? I think I'd know if I'd seen someone like that around here before... O_o Who is she?" * Niri momentarily forgets she is accompanying a thunder elemental and by contrast a wolf-woman isn't that strange ;) << Who is that, rather >> * Angie follows Niri's gaze. "Oh! her name's angharad. She's a..." She scrunches up her face, trying to remember. "I think she's one of the biologists?" She leans over and whispers confidentally, "she looks like a wolf." Can't get anything past Angie. Uh...you don't say? *Blinks* Is that some kind of outfit? * Niri leans over to Trune and whispers, "Mistress of the Obvious, this one!" * Trune glances at Niri, sort of surprised at her snark. Maybe he IS rubbing off on her! >> Niri is greeted with a flat stare when she turns back. Jupiter looks curiosly in the direction the wolf creature leaves by. "Something about it feels familiar." Familiar? What do you mean? [Jupiter] Mm.. no, it's nothing. * Niri looks at Jupiter very curiously! Well, I can't say wolfpeople are all that common. * Niri tries to remember what she knows about them Jupiter walks into the tent city, accompanied by his little entourage. "I'd be interested in meeting this father of yours, Niri. He appears to be the leader here." [Leah] Yeah, I think I've only seen one other wolfperson like that ever, in Meribia. Oh yeah? What were they like? [*sniffs, looking a little sad*] « gah » [Shiro] *sniffs, looking a little sad* Jupiter, he's not exactly the leader, but he is pretty important. And he loves to get involved in the archaelogical work. You can't keep him away from it. Or me, either! *Grins* He takes me along with him a lot of the time. * Saki manages, through great training and experience, to sulk while mobile, following the group. What's wrong, boy? *Leans down to pat Shiro* [Leah] Well, really tall and kinda scary. People say a few came to the Blue Star when the transfer happened. So they weren't from the Blue Star originally, or something? *Blinks, confused* [Leah] They were native to Lunar, I think! There are stories about them being with the Vile Tribe, though, so noone really wants to deal with the ones that survived, I guess. * Trune looks a little thoughtful, "You guys sure judge books by their covers, don't you?" [Shiro] *whimper* I mean you haven't even met this person and already the badmouthing starts. Hey! *She looks a little defensive, retreating into her collar.* It doesn't mean I think different about her! It's just...something to talk about! *she casts a glance over her shoulder and lowers her voice.* Anyhow, supposedly she's really good at what she does. Hmmm. I don't know a whole lot about the Vile Tribe. It'd be really interesting if it were true though, wouldn't it? Wish I could ask her about it, but uh...that's not exactly the sort of thing you walk up to a perfect stranger and say. [Jupiter] Interesting. Vile Tribe? Hmm. Saying 'hi' might be a good start, though. * Niri glares at Trune. "Exactly what did we say about her that's bad?" Ever heard of it, Jupiter? You have no idea if that person is connected to the vile tribe at all. I mean you're sure talking about that person at all when the best you could do is...I don't know, say hello? [Jupiter] Vaguely. I'm not sure exactly why. Well, I guess.... *Blinks* Maybe I could go introduce myself later. *Nods* But uh...first maybe we'd better go see my dad! * Angie runs ahead and turns around so she's facing the others while walking backwards. "Anyway! Gossip time is over! We need to get ready to go, and I do mean we!" Um....okay! * Niri leads the others off to find her dad * Saki stays out of the argument, a little behind the group and as dour as ever. In lieu of the Professor or Vytor, she crosses her arms when Angie speaks. "Hold on." It's not far from here to Hiro/s meeting tent. he could still be inside having another one for all you know. Sigh, so many things on his schedule these days. * mikey (~e@ppp-71-140-67-37.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net) has joined #lunar-iog2 * Niri heads for the tent and coughs loudly outside, trying to draw some attention! * Angie holds up her arms and flashes a bright grin at Saki. "I'm holding! Why am I holding?" * Saki frowns, regarding Angie for a silent moment then giving her a Saki Glare. "You realise this is dangerous? That whoever this woman is, she managed to turn the Mayor to dust and put people into comas?" * Angie slumps and stops walking backward. "Look, if this is about before..." She holds up a finger and takes a breath, but the words dont' come. A second passes, and she licks her lips and starts over. "I'm not too eager to fight anyone! But I at least want to go to Canaveral Cape and see what this "moon base" is all about. Think about it: how often does a chance like this come along?" * Saki raises an eyebrow. For a moment she looks skeptical, then drags a hand back through her hair, making an aggravated noise. "... alright. Besides, you seem better at machines than any of us." * Storm is now known as Jonah Niri gets the attention she deserves. There happens to be a scientist leaving the place, carrying a bunch of maps. ^^ [expert] Oh, Niri! Pleasure to see you in good spirits. Hi! Do you know if my dad is out of his meeting yet? We need to report on the ruins expedition. [Expert] He's actually meeting with one of Dr. Brandt's apprentices concerning an incident in region 3 with some strange plant life. Strange plant life? [Expert] After than he's done for the day, I'd wager. * Trune looks confused. « er that » Ah, I see. Um....do you think maybe you could tell him I was looking for him? Until then I guess we'll...uh... *Looks at the others* Um, what WILL we do? [Expert] Why yes! A carnivorous plant was what i heard. tried to eat our scout team. Oh my. O_o * Saki looks vaguely uncomfortable; she's having to be /nice/ to people, and she's not used to it. A moment's thought then she continues, walking onwards. "... as thanks for the help in the ruins, we'll talk to Haylee when we can and get you... uh... transferred, or moved, or..." She falters, and waves in Niri's direction. "... kidnapped by her, or something." [Expert] Why don't you go on in and see if he's done? * Angie adjusts her glasses. "Like how big of a carnivorous plant are we talking?" Um, okay! *Blinks at Saki for a moment* Excuse me? It had to be fairly big. I mean, with a place that has giant robots, I'd be dissapointed if it wasn't huge and disgusting. [Expert] Sorry, Dr. Baker, I'm just a cartographer. I don't have all the details. Oh, never mind. :P *She pokes her head inside the tent* Hello? Hey Dad, you in here? * DNW (dnwwheeler@24.7.106.51) has joined #lunar-iog2 * ChanServ sets mode: +o DNW << DNW :D >> «ooc: Awesome, DNW! » « heyas D! just in time you are! » * DNW is now known as Vytor <> * Saki looks stony-faced, and deadpans. "It seems poor Angie will suffer the same fate as dearly departed Shiro, kidnapped away from her old life." Nobody ever has all the details. *She affects a sulk, but it seems she's too hyper to keep it up, as within a few seconds she's hopping around again.* [Shiro] Arf! *wags his two tails at Saki, courching down and trying to look menacing* * Saki looks absolutely deadly serious, despite still being dripping wet. This may or may not be amusing. Niri pokes her head into the meeting hall's doorframe, noticing a meeting indeed going on. it's a more personal one though, as Hiro is in the map room, sitting in a chair and handling some sort of vial. In front of him, speaking in a rather intelligent and knowledgable tone of a researcher is that strange wolfperson from earlier! * Niri wide-eyes. "Hey, awesome!" [Hiro] ...So you say it was an entire ecosystem down there, with glowing plants? * Angharad nods. "Yes, they were somehow able to produce their own heat and light, even underground." * Niri listens in, trying to figure out what the conversation is about, as she goes to stand next to her father! * Saki frowns at Angharad for a moment, though not angrily; more like she's trying to fit a jigsaw piece in her head. Then she shakes it loose again and follows the group in. [Hiro] And that big queen of the plants.. man, she sounds really familiar to something I fought once, a long time ag- oh hey Niri! * Ryllan is now known as DooM_GazE * Vytor waves at Hiro * Angharad turns to see that the odd group of people from before have arrived. * Angie waggles her fingers in an almost-wave. * Saki nods to Hiro, gesturing vaguely towards Jupiter and the Doctor. Hiro grabs Niri's waist in a big hug and spins her around! "You're safe!" * DrWebbly steps into the tent, pulling his hood back down. * Trune steps inside the tent as well, shaking off some water from his overcoat. Anything exciting happen while we were away? Jupiter steps in as well, looking around at the collection of relics and papers cast about the room. There are plenty of chairs for everyone around the table, as the meeting has been long adjurned. On the table itself, within a clear protective surface is a map of the Known World. * Angharad takes a step back, perhaps self-consciously pulling herself out of the spotlight now that Hiro's daughter has arrived. On the wall above Hiro hangs the sword of Althena. Oh, um, sorry to interrupt! I can come back...just wanted to tell you what we found, Dad. *Looks up as Jupiter enters* Um....basically, him. *Points* And Dr. Webbly, of course. *Hugs her dad back!* * DrWebbly looks up at the sword, lenses rotating and whirring. "What a curious device, that sword. Whatever does it run on?" Jupiter notices he's being introduced and bows. Dad, this is Jupiter. And as I said, that's Dr. Webbly. * Trune glances at Dr. Webbly and says almost deadpan, "Crazy-ass heroism. What else?" [Jupiter] A pleasure... Mr. Hiro. I am Jupiter, Elementalor of Thunder. [Hiro] You mean tos ay it worked? And.. there was somebody alive after all? [Hiro] And... wow.. a real living Elementalor! * Trune nods, "Yeah, your theory was right about that door, Pops." * DrWebbly offers his hand. "Please to meet you, Hiro." Hiro immediately sets his daughter down and hands the vial back to Angharad, walking over to the new arrivals. Yeah, isn't it awesome, Dad? :D Hiro shakes the doctor's metal hand. "First time I've met a friendly robot. Usually they fry me with a laser in greeting." * Niri giggles. * Saki also steps to one side, taking up a position next to Angharad. This is a job for... other people talking! * Niri notices Angharad standing there as everyone else makes introductions. She walks over to her and extends a hand. "Hi! I'm Niri. What's your name?" Ah. I'm not fitted with a laser. * Vytor figures he'll let the experts figure things out on their own, doubting he'll have anything to add Maybe next time? I jest, of course. * Angharad pockets the vial containing her plant sample and gathers the pack at her feet. She looks up at Niri offers her hand and regards her with an inscrutable look. "My name is Angharad." <> [Hiro] Haha. It's alright, I'll take some wit anyday! It's great to meet you. Did you just get activated? It must be a shock. Jupiter smirks visibly. "That's one way to put it." * Angie sweeps off as much of the mud caking her backside as she can manage and then pulls up a seat, sitting backwards in it and leaning over the back. * Niri blinks awkwardly, but lowers her hand. "Um...hi! Just wanted to introduce myself 'cause you look like you might be new around here and I like to try to get to know everybody since Dad and I do so much around here, and you know we're sorta friends with a lot of the workers and we come here a lot to explore, so we uh....yeah." ...Can we please, oh for the sweet heavens above, stop with the puns? Just...stop. Ah. Well. I was Doctor Alex Webbly. Director of Meta-Science and what-not. Due to circumstances I've ended up in this. I can give a more detailed explanation at a later date. * Trune facepalms. * Niri eyes her father Dad, have you been spending a lot of time around Angie or something? [Hiro] Ended up? Some kind of mind transfer/storage deal? * Angharad nods. "My apologies. I don't mean to be unfriendly. You seem very much your father's daughter. Hiro is one of the kinder people here." * Niri relaxes a little! "I'm glad you think so! Dad and I are what you might call...overly friendly. Well, that's what my Mom says anyway. But she grins when she says it, so..." Niri shrugs. How astute. Basically yes. I think my meeting with your father is done. If you'll excuse me, I think I should be going... [Jupiter] It turns out the Elementalor Staff as you called it was in reality a circuit for controlling our powers, hence why the door responded to it. * Saki drags a hand through her hair again, noting with a little satisfaction it's starting to dry. She shakes her head, then glances over at Angharad. "I wouldn't worry; stay. From my experience, in 2 minutes she'll whirlwind out of here and Hiro'll spot you and change topics again." Hey wait, hold on a second Miss...Angharad? Right? Hm? Yes? [Hiro] I figured it was a good guess. Seeing you here is sure quite a sight! Is it true that youc an control lightning? I heard a huge boom and someone rushed in, saying you got stuck by a bolt from heaven. « struck » This may be a little pushy, but can you tell me more about that plant thing you encountered in the ruins? We saw nothing like that when we explored and I'm geniunely curious. I'm Trune. Trune McVrey, by the way. Jupiter nods, and starts to generate a static charge around his body. Anyone close by can feel their hairs prick up a bit. One of the random things on the table gets a tiny jolt. Greetings, Trune McVrey. I'm not sure what I can tell you specifically about the plant other than it was both carnivorous and sentient. It is also now dead. Wait...your group killed it? * Angie feels a stirring in her coat and grabs hold of the glass ball before it gets away from her again. "Whoa whoa whoa! We believe you. Don't do that." [Hiro] Awesome! But you're alone though? Wasn't there 7 or so others? Shiro meanwhile grabs an iron-rod shaped thing and starts running around with it. leah acks and chases after him. * Saki frowns at Jupiter for a moment, shaking her head and muttering to herself. "I won't get used to that, I don't think." * Vytor winces as Shiro slams the rod into his shin as the little bastard races by >.< * Angharad nods to Trune. "Yes, we killed it. We had no choice." * Niri giggles at Shiro Wow, just...I'm impressed. You must be tough. [Jupiter] Yes, I'm hoping to reactivate them as well, with your help. There is a huge wealth of ifnormation to share with you, and also to recive. Much has changed in 3000 years. [Hiro] 3000 years.... *looks awed* Yeah, Dad. Um...I guess you could say Jupiter is driven. He's got a mission of his own. We're sorta hoping it might coincide with ours, to learn more about the Prophetess. We'll see, though... I wouldn't say so. I did what I could and it happened to be enough. Our first step would seem to be to travel to Cape Canaveral, we were hoping to get this group to escort us there. * Niri nods enthusiastically. "What do you think, Dad? Think we could make our way there while we check out leads on the Prophetess?" [Hiro] I see. Let me gues.. you're going South? I know that according to the research data, an Elementalor is leeping there, along with some other hi-tech gizmos. The gravevine tells me that some Blacklace Company explorers are poking around down there. « sleeping » * Angharad glances at Jupiter and then turns back to Trune. "I don't like to ask, but could you tell me who this stranger is?" Blacklace Company...isn't that based in New Takkar? Oh! That's Jupiter. He's an Elementlor...He's...a bit tough to explain. * Angie waves enthusiastically to grab Hiro's attention. "I'm considering accompanying Jupiter and the doctor to Canaveral Cape. I have a lot of experience with travel and ruins." She beams. "Can you get on without me?" I see... That robot-like guy over this Dr. Webbly. He helped...create him, I guess. There were several, I think. I don't know all the details and it's still a bit confusing. * Saki looks up, then kicks off the wall to walk up to Hiro. "We need to check on Leon, too." She looks lopsidedly at Angie, then sighs, defeated. "... and if you happen to return to the Academy, could you talk to Miss Haylee and get Angie reassigned to us? We rather owe her for her help, and, well..." Saki trails off, apparently worn out from so much wordiness. Hiro laughs. "Angie, you can go wherever you like. You know my policy about career explorers!" [Hiro] I'm happy that I know the best will be helping my little Niri out though. Jupiter glances at Angharad questioningly. * Angie hops to her feet to offer Hiro a little bow. "Oh, you're too kind! (Well, you're not too kind, I am the best.) But thank you!" * Angharad returns the look uncertainly, then breaks away. He's not as intimdating as he looks, as long as you don't count the whole 'he attracts lightning' deal. [Hiro] Dr Webbly, could you and Jupiter head over to the adjoining tent with me? I want to have a bit more of a private discussion with you two. Well. It's fine with me. * DrWebbly ambles in that direction [Hiro] Everybody else, just chill for a bit and make yourselves at home. That's not what bothers me. I really should be going. Hiro drags the numerous NPCs with him down the makeshift hallway into a briefing room to chat! Er...uh... * DrWebbly is dragged out of the way to repeat everything the party already knows! * Trune looks confused and scratches his head, "Well, I...guess I can't stop you, then. S'nice meeting you, Angharad." * Saki rubs at her forehead, a little bemused and a little uncomfortable. She leans back against the wall next to Angharad, then frowns over at her again; once more not unkindly, just as if something's trying to fit. "... hang on. Does the Prophetess mean anything to you? Did that plant look like a monster?" Leah finally catches Shiro, trying to get the piece of junk out of his mouth. :p «ooc: add 's around Proph » * Angie watches Hiro leave. When he disappears, she does a spontaneous twirl, sending her coat flapping. * Angharad bows her head. "Nice meeting you." She turns to go when she hears Saki's question. "Prophetess? I can't say I do, but the plant *was* a monster. It looked almost human, but it was a plant." * Niri blinks at Angharad. "Why do you need to be going? Got somewhere to be?" Just then, one of the secretaries comes walking in with a letter. * Vytor steps out of the secretary's way * Angharad opens her mouth to answer, but stops when the secretary comes in. [Clerk] Excuse me, is Angharad here? Yes. That would be me. * Saki leaves it for now, letting the messenger do his job, and leans back against the wall. She still looks in thought, as if the world's not quite right. The clerk walks up, plopping a sealed letter in Angharad's paw. She doesn't linger long to explain herself, or maybe it's because she's a bit put off by the wolf guard. In any case, the letter bears the script " From: Brandt" * Angharad looks at the name with surprise, not having expected this communication. She clips open the seal and unfolds the paper, reading it quickly. * Angie coughs into a fist to composes herself and get the attention of the others. "So! I was thinking...since Nirika is the daughter of a Seeker, and /naturally/ this is /such/ an important mission, maybe you guys could finagle us some kind of car?" * Saki then frowns around the room, counting the odds; 4 kids, 2 adults, and Vytor, who probably counts all in his own category. She doesn't look to confident about running into trouble. * DrWebbly is now known as Susan * Saki blinks back up at the question. "... we have a car. No, you can't." * Angie is caught, nonplussed, halfway through an exclamation of glee. "Can't?" * Vytor waits for a group consensus * Angharad wrinkles her nose, her lips pulled close towards the front of her muzzle in contemplation. Can't drive, do you mean? * Saki gives Angie a tired, it's-been-a-long-long-day look. "Drive. That goes for Niri and Trune too." Oh! *She s Hey now! I can drive! «ooc: nuke. » Bah! Why can't I drive!? I call age discrimianation! Oh! *She flips a hand dismissively.* I don't care about that! It's just...confidentally, I'm sick of horses. * Angie leans forward as if to whisper conspiratorially, but speaks in her ordinary voice. * Vytor raises an eyebrow at the exchange between Saki, Angie, Trune and Niri * Saki frowns, glaring and crossing her arms. "I've seen /your/ father drive, and I've seen /you/ bicker with people. If either of you try I will pick you up until you stop trying," she declares firmly. What does bickering have to do with driving? Totally unrelated! It's like saying, "You like orange sherbet so it's obvious you can't drive! I mean, seriously, makes no sense at all!" Maybe its because if you're brickering you;re not 100% cocentrating on driving? * Angharad finally folds up the letter and puts it away her shirt pocket. "Excuse me, but did I heard that the group of you will be heading south, to Cape Canaveral, on the Florida peninsula?" * Trune huffs and crosses his arms, "I can multitask with the best of them." <> * Trune grumbles and then looks up to Angharad, "Er, sorry? Oh yeah, we are." * Saki looks about to say something then glances across to Angharad. "... at least as far as Takkar, it seems." Bah! I don't bicker and drive! What are you talking about? :P * Zack is now known as Michael You have a car. Would it be possible for me to travel with you? At least as far south as you are inclined to go. My supervisor has asked me to examine the flora on the Florida peninsula and transportation is difficult to arrange for distances like this. She meant me, Niri. She was comparing you with your dad. I won't be a burden on any of you. I am used to looking after myself. I don't see why not? Fearless warrior-Princess, it's your call. Leah looks up from her tug of war a minute. "You're going our way?" As Shiro wins and then goes flying into the wall with his catch. *thunk* * Angharad looks at Niri for confirmation. <> «ooc: Niri. It's his annoying nickname for her because he knows it irks her. ;) Her's (for him) is Prune. :p » <> ...Oh. Hey! I'm not as reckless as my dad! And Angharad, I don't mind! The more the merrier! * Angharad bows her head. "Thank you." [Leah] Are we going to have enough room, Niri? Sudddenly there's a lot of random adventurers following you! I dunno! But we'll make room! :D So Angharad is coming with us? So long as /no one/ is sitting on my lap. * Niri snickers at Trune! * Angie rises up on her tiptoes and beams. "Let's hope it's a big car, eh? I don't travel light." When will we be leaving? I do not need much time to pack. Actually, that's a good question. How soon do we want to go? Leah ponders Angharad a minute, pointy ears pricking up and down in thought. * Saki shrugs lopsidedly at Vytor. "Niri has a point. If something attacks I'd rather there be more of us." She pushes off the wall. "Whenever Hiro's done, I suppose. Supplies and rest wouldn't go amiss." Shiro meanwhile ambles over on his four legs and drops the rod/pin at Angharad's feet, panting and looking up at her. If we're going south, it might be good toprep ourselves accordingly Right. Wonder what the weather's like down there. Hopefully not raining. Hot and muggy in the summer, wet in the winter * Angharad looks down at the small furry animal and reaches for the rod. She gauges the mongrel's reaction, wagging the pin before it, and then tosses it where it will safely avoid hitting something/somebody. Shiro immediately goes to fetch it Wonderous. --; * Saki frowns outside at the rain, checking she's mostly dry. "And I suppose I'm riding inside again." Only if you don't want to get wet again [Leah] The storm should let up soon. Why don't we rest and get prepared? Hiro's given us free run of the place, by the looks of it. * Saki doesn't look too thrilled at the prospect of riding inside a cramped vehicle with a ton of people for a long period of time, but lets the matter drop, nodding to Leah. Yeah, we should go get ready. * Angharad sniffs the air and looks outside. "I can be ready by the time the storm is done." Sounds good to me. *walks over and offers a hand to Angharad* Name's Vytor, welcome aboard our little crew of misfits. * Angharad looks at Vytor, the second time she's been offered a hand this night. This time she takes it. "Thank you." * Saki glances over at Angharad, nodding in greeting... though she's got that puzzled frown again. "Consider yourself kidnapped by Niri. ... could I have a word with you before we go?" * Angharad nods to Saki. "Of course." First, a good rest, then packing up. Well, I'm off to go prep. Or wander around a while. I'll be back when it's time to go. (w) Got a lot to think about. * Vytor sets off I'll be back later, too! * Trune sets off out of the tent into the rain-soaked afternoon. * Niri heads off to resupply and stuff * Niri is now known as AmyAway * Angharad heads off to gather her supplies. * Saki drags a hand through her hair once more, then follows the others out. And so, the group gains yet another member along for the grand trip. What a motley crew of misfits indeed. But, it is the very same types of people that are sung of in myths and legends. The Truth Seekers themselves started out from such humble beginnings... but as a dark shadow covers their light, a new gathering of heroes begins to take shape. And somewhere beyond, the Prophetess sees all and smiles to herself. == SESSION END == * TheStoryteller sets mode: -m * mikey runs by nude Session Close: Sat Mar 11 01:58:24 2006