--- Hikaru/Ellena Lude 3: Knotted Threads --- Session Start: Mon Nov 11 19:12:05 2002 2--SESSION START-- >> Hikaru and Ellena's fire has been snuffed, and only a few dying embers glow in the firepit. The tide laps rhythmically against the sands. There is motion outside the tent, but it is distant, and seldom lasts. A peaceful night. «ooc: You're sleeping. » «ooc: Okie dokie. » «ooc: One sec. » * Shane , thousands of miles away sighs and shakes his head. «ooc: >> Due to chaos theory, Shane causes a civilization on the other side of the universe to collapse. » «ooc: bastard! :D » «ooc: it's what I do! » >> The wind teases the beach grass and flutters the sides of the tent. * Hikaru shivers and huddles closer to Ellena, murmuring quietly.. * Shane walks quietly towards the tend, weapon sheathed. «ooc: ...Confused, but that's okay :D » * Shane pauses at the front. «ooc: keep that mood. » «ooc: Hang on a sec. » ... ...Hikaru? «ooc: you probably couldn't tell who it is from a whisper. » «ooc: You are not hanging on! » «ooc: hanging on. » >> Hikaru awakens to a soft whisper carried on the wind. It is uncertain whether it was real or imagined. «ooc: brb. Since I'm sleeping, it's okay! I'll be fast tho. » ...Hikaru... are you awake? Can you come out? * Hikaru mumbles, turning over... "Aaron-sensei, go away... not time for training yet..." Hikaru... It's Shane. ..Sh..who..? * Hikaru sits up, rubbing his eyes.. "Who...Shane..? The one who hated me..?" Shh. Don't wake the girl. >> Rayle sits in his sleep, but does not awaken. Can you come out? We need to talk. ...girl..? «ooc: ...stirs. Not sits. Bwah. » * Hikaru blinks and blushes as he remembers he's sleeping with Ellena. "Oh." (q) Mmmh...I guess so.. * Hikaru stumbles out of the tent, his hair unkempt and haphazard. * Shane ,as your eyes adjust to the low light, looks as tired as ever, mustering a smile. Mmh. long time no see. * Shane nods. It's only been a few weeks. Shall we walk? I tend to live my life faster than most. I'll probably get myself killed sooner, too. That said, I'm up for a walk to wake myself up some more. «ooc: ^_^ Bonding! » * Shane nods. * Shane raises his hand slowly, containing a thermos. Alexandrian Coffee? It's fresh... * Hikaru shakes his head. "Never was a coffee drinker." * Shane shrugs. >> The eastern sky is a paler blue than the dark sky over the desert. Eventually the sun will be travelling down this road as well, but not yet. We can go get breakfast somewhere, if you want. I'll pay. Name your facvorite cuisine. ...Aren't we still miles away from Yard? * Shane smiles knowingly. Nah, we're about ten feet from anywhere in Filgaia. * Hikaru raises an eyebrow. "Still using that thing..?" * Shane nods. I have about two weeks before we can safly disassemble it. I've just finished making arrangements. "Safely"? * Shane nods What's unsafe about blowing up the damn thing..? Some parts are indestructable. Others... are replacable. «ooc: BRB 1 sec. Keep going. » And the generator... I wouldn't try to blow it up. Unpredictable, and the planet could benefit from it's study greatly. I have to hide the pieces. I've found a very safe way to do so. «ooc: Froboz Munbar: Kelly, you're a marshmallow! » ....Nnh. If you say so. I do. So, breakfast? * Shane seems oddly cheery for Shane. «ooc: Being well financed will do that. » * Hikaru shakes his head. "I wouldn't mind getting something from Adlehyde, provided this isn't just a ploy to poison me for Ellena's affections." I doubt... the guardians... would approve. * Shane looks a bit harrowed at that. Come. I'm supposed to be in Adlehyde anyways. We can eat in my house. * Hikaru raises an eyebrow. "...Who are you, and what've you done with Shane? This isn't what I remember. The Shane I knew never talked about the guardians, and certainly wasn't this formal and....happy with life." * Shane guides Hikaru through the gate, and is instantly changing coordinates. He seems well practiced now. Things have... changed. I see more now. And somehow, I see less. * Shane clenches his scarred hand. ...If you say so... * Shane opens a gate to a Kitchen. * Shane walks through, and immediatly heads for a cupboard. «ooc: Not just any kitchen, but a Kitchen! » So... er... how have you been? * Hikaru shakes his head and steps through the gate. "Sorry, I'm not used to being part of changing the world. I'm used to things not changing. Me...and Ell have been fine... If you don't count the visit to Benton's old place." What happened to your hand..? ... ...good eye. A promise. * Shane looks down and smiles. Ellena will know. I'll save it for then. Eggs? ...Works for me. * Shane starts frying some, and pours a glass of Juice. «ooc: "Eggs: they work for you". This message sponsored by Associated Egg Farmers of Adlehyde. » * Shane hands it to Hikaru. Are you closer to finding what you seek? ...I wish. 'Lena's getting closer to finding what she's looking for, but I haven't found a single lead.. just been having bizzare dreams, is all.. You are looking for the Messiah Papers, yes? * Hikaru nods. "And their connection to GaiaCo." * Shane nods. Though I've been wondering if Desm..Shrike is still alive, as well. All things are possible right now. * Shane serves a platter of eggs. Sorry, I didn't ask. Is scrambled okay? * Hikaru nods. "They're fine. So tell me, what's been happening with you? You didn't have free reign over a hotel room, much less a kitchen in an assumedly large estate in Adlehyde, when we left you." >> Shane gives Hikaru a platter of eggs with a big sign sticking out of them saying "NOT POISONED", and takes one for himself that's all purple with stink lines coming off it and has a sign in it that says "POISONED". He stirs it with his fork, then hrms and switches the plates. "Sorry, got mixed up." «ooc: ....that was SO OOC. » «ooc: *hides in shame* » «ooc: :D » Oh, this isn't an estate. This is just my house. I've always had it. I leased it to that psycho pyromaniac for a while. * Shane ponders something. >> The house looks pretty nice compared to the conditions Hikaru is used to, but it's true that it's not very posh compared to some of the nicer places in Adlehyde City. ..Maggie? Or was it Marlo.. ashes... I need to find her. * Hikaru shakes his head. "The one who was traveling with us previously. Marlene, I believe? ...Yeah, that sounds about right. I should stop dancing around. Hikaru, I'm sorry. ...for? The way I've acted since I met you? It's been... stressful. * Hikaru grins. "I apologize for trying to kill you several times. Same reason." * Shane arches an eyebrow. * Shane looks even more tired as he builds the energy to continue. We're still being used, you know. * Ashton (~jsb@lsanca1-ar7-4-43-216-170.lsanca1.elnk.dsl.genuity.net) has joined #WARPG * Shane sets mode: +o Ashton «ooc: Kill the ghost? » «ooc: Si. » * Hikaru (jsb@lsanca1-ar7-4-43-216-170.lsanca1.elnk.dsl.genuity.net) Quit (Killed (Ellena (Surprise! You were poisoned after all, BITCH! [22:54:30] * Hikaru grins. "I apologize for trying to kill you several times. Same reason." [22:54:51] * Shane arches an eyebrow. [22:55:39] * Shane looks even more tired as he builds the energy to continue. [22:55:50] We're still being used, you know. * Ashton is now known as Hikaru ...Wouldn't be surprised. Neydisa is sure we still have roles to play. So, I've decided that... it's probably in my best intrest to help. ...with..? Heh. I don't know. The Guardians plans? Nice. Nice and vague. We are an intresting group. You're The Eater of Souls, yes? ....So my heritage makes me. * Shane offers his hand. Pleased to meet you. I'm also a tool of the Guardians. Although I still don't like it, it's better to acknowledge the truth so you can use it to your advantage later. * Hikaru chuckles and shakes his hand. "I never would have guessed by the fact you turn into this glowing sign that all but says 'Guardians Abuse Me' every time one's around. Me, I'm just a victim of fate. They found me without me knowing." ^^ I'm not sure I believe in fate. I think they use me because of Kema. There's probably reasons why they use you and Joseph too. Joseph? He's still in this whole mismash? The three of us... Neydisa thinks we need to stay together, I think. We've got something in common. Strange, eh? Other than a blatant disregard for the lives of one another? ;P Eh... like I've said, I've had a recent change of heart. Yeah. I'm not sure WHY, but it's obvious you have. Things have just become more difficult, and my enemies many. I don't want you to be an enemy, Hikaru. And I think it'd ease Ellena's heart if we weren't. * Hikaru nods. You don't have me as an enemy so long as you don't try to harm any of my friends. Including yourself. Heh, Cute. Well... that said, once you've succeeded in doing what you need to, what then? ...I don't know. Maybe live out the rest of my life with Ellena. Hrm. I'm not sure if it's that simple quite yet. Once you're done out there, would you mind rejoining us on the bird? I will need trustworthy bodyguards. * Shane brightens up for the first time this conversation. ...ohh. You meant after I do what I need to out there. You see... I'm going to make the world a better place. People will try to kill me for it. * Shane nods. I thought you meant "once the guardians stop using me like a two bit prostitute". I'm not sure that will ever happen. They use people more than some people I know. Mmh. Wonderful. Also, YOU find ME trustworthy? * Hikaru chuckles a little in disbelief. * Shane smiles and shrugs. Beggars can't be choosers. Shall we return and shed some more light on things? I need to speak to Ellena as well. It needn't be private. * Hikaru nods. "I don't want to leave her alone for too long out there anyway." * Shane nods * Shane puts the rest of the eggs in a bowl, and brings a fresh glass of juice. if you'd hold these while I do the transition? * Hikaru blinks and nods, holding the eggs and juice. * Shane walks through the gate and waits for Hikaru. * Hikaru toddles through, looking quite wierd - stoic, melodramatic swordsman carrying today's breakfast. Are you two set for money? I can give you all you'll need... ....Seriously? Talk to Ellena about that. I don't know if she'd appreciate blind donations. * Shane enters the coordinates and punches the gate switch. Heh. After you, sir. * Hikaru walks through the gate. Whee. >> The pair return to find Ellena standing outside the tent. A short distance away, she hasn't noticed them yet. * Shane follows him through. Ellena? I'm sorry. Hikaru's absence must've troubled you. * Hikaru calls out, since Shane already opened his mouth. "Hey, Ell! I brought you a puppy!" ;) Don't worry. I'm housebroken already. * Ellena turns around, and blinks several times, still looking sleepy. She rubs her eyes, her elw ears twitching a bit, "...I must be dreaming..." Nope, not a dream. Just don't be surprised if he starts humping your leg. ;) * Shane grimaces. * Ellena 's eyes open a bit wider, "...Shane, is that really you?" * Hikaru chuckles to himself. Yes. Really me. >> The noise draws Rayle, who floats out from between the tent flaps in a lazy, meandering path. You shouldn't be so surprised. I can go anywhere with the machine... and Kema can find most any human very easily. * Ellena breaks into a smile, and hurries to Shane, giving him a friendly hug, "Oh! It's so good to see you again!" * Shane hugs back. It's good to see you too. The last few weeks have been productive, yes? * Ellena nods, "A little bit...We still have a long way to go. How did you get here...Wait, you said something about...You didn't tear it apart yet?" No. There's two weeks before the shields are ready. * Hikaru mutters. "Should still blow it up, I say." It may prove to be a dangerous wait. Or it may prove to be uneventful. * Ellena looks a little uneasy at that, but nods. * Shane turns to Hikaru. Yes, I know, it's safer to wait. Rayle: Blimey...wot's all this, then? The Guardians believe as you do. But I hope to show them that keeping it in my hands may be... beneficial. But at the same time, it's also not.. Rayle: Cripes. Shane? Didn't think I'd be seein' yer face again. What's the emergency this time? Regardless... that's neither here nor there. Yes, is there something the matter, Shane? Oh, no emergency. Not yet, at least. Just doing things that needed doing. * Shane holds up his scarred hand to Ellena and Rayle "Things just keep getting more complex, you see..." * Ellena 's eyes light up in recognition, "...I see." .... * Hikaru shakes his head, wondering what those two know that he doesn't. >> Rayle settles on Ellena's shoulder, head canted sideways. "Well, well. You been a busy boy." * Shane nods. I am now a servant of the Sea Mother. Her wishes are my deeds. Lucadia... * Shane nods again. ...the...you're like Ney, now? In more ways than one. >> Rayle leans forward, fixing his tiny black eyes on Shane. "Wot th'ell were you thinkin' there? Doesn't quite seem like yer." She's who I swore this with. She's my sister now. Goddness...No offense, Shane, but you of all people...well...You were the last person I ever expected to have a scar like this... «ooc: er goodness. Blargh » It was neccesary. I promised to be Lucadia's servant, in exchange for her never keeping what she knows from the Guardians. No, I don't like them. They scare the ether out of me. But I need to know more. Blind fear will only get me killed. Well, I was hoping only to be bound to the person I married, but I still have my other hand. Self-preservation is my highest concern. * Hikaru grins wryly. "I don't think I need to comment." ...Heh. >> Rayle smoothes out his fur. "Huh. Mighta misjudged you. 'Ave a care wit' that thing, eh? So what's this about? Just droppin' by ter chat us up?" * Shane smiles in spite of himself. He wants to know if we need money, too. Well, I've already taken care of half my business here. * Hikaru shrugs a little, still holding the eggs and juice. Oh, that's just a small aside. I just have to keep one more promise, you see. Money? I think we're okay on money...aren't we? The one that got me into this whole wreck. * Hikaru shrugs and looks to Shane. I promised to protect Ellena. However, it's always the perogative of men to say that and be nowhere around when actually needed. So... I have a solution. ... Go on..? Protection...er...well.. * Ellena doesn't really know how to respond to that, and sighs. Let me just say, that when I return... if you ever truly need me, I'll be there. * Shane smiles proudly. * Shane looks up at the near-full moon. I will need the locket for a few days, though. And a lock of hair, if you would? Oh...Sure, I suppose. What exactly are you planning to do? >> Rayle appears nonplussed, in a tiny blue ratty way Something very, very odd. * Ellena reaches behind her back and pulls the locket off. Apparently it was somewhat hidden under her shirt. She hands it to Shane, and goes about finding a knife to cut off a lock of her hair. * Shane proffers the oath-knife. Oh...Thanks. * Shane shrugs. * Ellena takes the knife and quickly cuts off a little of her hair, and hands both the lock and knife back to Shane. * Shane watches the moonlight catch on the silverwork he's added to the knife as she cuts, wondering if this all is a bad idea... * Shane places the hair in a small flask and pockets everything. I have no idea what you have planned, Shane, but remember what I said.. * Shane nods. Don't worry. This is perfectly safe. As is keeping the Gate functional, apparently. * Hikaru deadpans :p For now. Nobody seems to know about us yet. It seems everyone's still waiting for the Master to strike. ....... I don't want to think about what happened that day, Shane. -_- Still? It's been a little bit...no one suspects yet? Oh, it's no good to forget it. >> Rayle speaks up cautiously, his tone more serious. "Shane...you got word on Allen yet?" Oh yes. Remember, the populace hasn't had a word. Neither have our authorities... seeing as we killed our boss. I was about to get to that. Allen's disappeared. And this leads me to only one obvious conclusion... >> Rayle hunkers down and broods. They say pets come to look like their masters over time. I think GaiaCo might be after him. «ooc: err HEY! » ....That is so very not good. You see... Allen's not quite human. Not fully. * Hikaru chokes and raises an eyebrow. "What..?" * Shane nods. ...What? * Ellena looks surprised. Kema can sense an alien part to him. Who knows what he's related to... but I'm sure it has to do with that... incident... in the lab. .....Incident? The fire. That terrible power he showed. Rayle: Hrm. I can try to track the kid, given time. Ain't easy, though, especially at this distance. ....I see. * Shane nods to Rayle. «ooc: as it turns out he's the freak offspring of Haylee and John. » «ooc: Brillance! » * Ellena looks down at the ground, her expression troubled. But I think GaiaCo might be after him. They have that incident on file, and they *were* experimenting on his sister. They were?! * Hikaru nods. * Shane nods. When we went there, we freed her. I...I knew they held her...but I didn't know...Oh Allen... And... Neydisa's visions about Allen... have not been pleasant. Rayle: We don't know that. Ain't got no idea what that room was for yet, and there were a lotta people there. But still. Point. * Hikaru shakes his head. "GaiaCo is NOT someone to be on the run from. I'm led to believe that Shrike worked for them, and is the reason my teacher is dead and I've taken his place. It's an early assumption, but it seems to fit. It's all I have to go on now. I'll continue to look for him, but right now... I'm alone. ...It's what I've said before...There is no good GaiaCo...Shane? We can... all agree to that. >> Rayle appears deep in thought. * Hikaru nods.. I recently procured my father's journal. He... died a while ago, but he was at the top of R&D. It *may* shed some light. ....Have you looked over it? Assuming I'm not completly off base. No time yet. I've been very, very busy. Like I told you earlier... I'm about to have a lot of enemies. I'll need all the friends I can muster. * Ellena looks a touch hesitant, but finally manges to pipe up, "Shane, you don't have to be alone in finding Allen. I'd like to help." * Hikaru nods. It's appreciated. But there's something I must do before looking. Lucadia has already given me instructions. I must carry them out very soon. «ooc: Where were we going before? Where watcher was, that is? » «ooc: Yessum. » «ooc: Nono. What's the name of the place » «ooc: You don't know where he is. » «ooc: It's not Yard. Um...I think it was more a direction » «ooc: He's west. But the desert is west, so you were detouring to Yard. » ...Fair enough. * Hikaru hms. "Say, Shane. I just had a thought." After that, I'll try and see if Joe will come be my bodyguard. I want him close... * Shane looks to Hikaru. hrm? You say you can find people with Kema. * Shane nods. * Hikaru grabs his hat and puts it on. "Can you pinpoint Watcher?" Hrmm... assuming he's human... maybe. Why do you want Watcher? * Shane seems wary. According to Rayle, he's still alive, for one. We believe he survived. * Shane frowns. Rayle: So I think, anyway. Be easier ter tell if I knew 'im better. Why do you need him? We don't, really. It's the first thing resembling a lead we've had since leaving Rosetta, though. What are you looking for, exactly? Well...I'm looking for my mentor...but 'Karu is looking for... * Ellena stops, figuring Hikaru can speak for himself on this. You know what I'm looking for, Shane. And I have absolutely no clues to ANY of it. * Shane smiles. Just what I've heard over the past few months and.. Perhaps you should return sooner than later, then. I plan on stealing one of GaiaCo's computers. They had a file in there about it. ...say, Shane. "Shane." «ooc: OOC » Yes? I have one place I want to check first, now that I ha......you damn smartass. «ooc: Er. Nix that last part » «ooc: >:D » I have one place I want to check first, now that I have access to the gate... You only need ask. I need to go to the arena at the Isle of Conflict. * Shane chuckles softly. If Achilles Crest is still alive and not hiding, he'd probably be there. * Shane nods. Rayle: Hum. Best be careful. That place is bad news. * Ellena murmurs to heself, "The isle of blood..." It is. It's also... hrmm... I know it is, but he's the one that passed on Aaron Thompson's duties to me. And the burden of this damn Messiah Papers thing. Do you need to go right now? No.. not particularly. Why? I have a few things to do still. It's going to be a very long 'night' for me. And I don't know how long Lucadia will need me. ..should we wait for you in Yard..? I can bring you to Yard right now, if needbe. After that... I don't know. Hmm. I can find you, Hikaru, wherever you go. It's funny, actually.. Rayle: That sounds like a challenge.\ * Hikaru raises an eyebrow. "It kind of does." Kema can *almost* sense Ellena. (turns to her) She said you are close to being Human because of your Bonds? * Shane smiles. She said this? * Shane nods. Lost arts are very useful, no? * Ellena looks surprised, "I...I suppose they are." I may need you because of these before this ends. Whatever you need, Shane, I'll be glad to help you. * Shane smiles. Thanks. * Ellena smiles faintly, "You're welcome." >> Rayle sits up and twines the tiny fingers of his paws together, chirping irritably. "I dunno. Never heard a damn thing about this 'Kema' bird meself. All sounds kinda off ter me." Hrmm... just one more thing. * Shane bends down. Thanks for for bringing her up. Rayle, you're a spirit, right? * Hikaru blinks and mumbles quietly, handing Ellena the eggs and juice. "I thought he was a windrat.." Rayle: After a fashion. *wiggles his nose*\ You're the only one I've met who hasn't tried to use me or kill me. As far as I know, at least. >> Rayle snickers lightly. "Yep, I'm a right upstandin' bloke." Well... can you tell me anything about me? Sense anything? See anything? Ever percieve Kema in any way? «ooc: One second. » «ooc: *puts on waiting music » >> Rayle slowly levitates off of Ellena's shoulder, sliding lazily through the air with the wind. "I tell yer what, Shane. Normally I ain't supposed to say much, but you, yer my fine china, eh? I'll tell yer this much: I ain't 'eard nothin' 'bout it, but I ain't 'eard nothin' 'gainst it, either. Alls I know's there's a lot o' interest in you." * Shane nods. (m) I know. Are you under orders by the Guardians, Rayle? * Shane 's voice has taken a sincere, soft tone. >> Rayle preens. The dew that comes before the sun glistens on his fur. "I might be. I'm a right important fella, yer know. But it ain't nothin' ter do wit' you, mate." * Shane nods. Can you tell me which one is your master? These things may turn out to be important. I'll trade a little information about Kema, if you need. >> A gust stirs behind Rayle, whipping him past Shane in a blur. He circles around and lands on Shane's head, the wind ruffling his fur. "A bit o' this, a bit o' that. Tekky-nikly, we work fer the Wind Mistress. In reality, though, 'sa bit more complicated. Guvmint an' all that. You know 'ow it goes." I see. Neydisa recently said that one of your 'people' demands I pay pennance for abusing the skies in the Bird. * Hikaru sits back, a useless NPC at the moment :D «ooc: Heheheehe. » * Ellena also listens for now. >> Rayle lies back, ruffling Shane's hair. "Don't know nothin' 'bout that. Can't 'urt though, eh?" I see. Well, here's something intresting to mull on, then: The guardians either can't, or won't, talk of Kema. Something about that offsets me. They definitly know of her. There's some kind of dynamic there that eludes me. >> Silence, then: "They like their secrets. 'Course -- and you didn't 'ear this from me, right -- sometimes they just keep quiet so's not ter look foolish. But yeah, could be, could be. Not real big with crazy dream birds meself, so I can't 'elp yer out much on that front." * Shane nods. «ooc: If only Shane had a bit more Guardianism, he could figure out my theory ;( » Thank you, Rayle. Well... it's been intresting. Can I drop you kids in the Ship Graveyard? Why there? ...didn't you want to go there? «ooc: Oh yeah. Yard = Ship Graveyard. Nuke my statement. >_< » «ooc: Yard, 'Lena. » It would be appreciated, Shane. :) * Shane nods. I'll help with the tent. * Hikaru chuckles. "Just because you're seeing freaky guardianistic visions and wierd dream birds doesn't mean we're kids." ;) >> Rayle hops back onto Ellena's shoulder in a puff of air. "Coulda used yer a coupla days ago. Been walkin' a while." I understand. However, this was not possible unitl now, I'm afraid. * Shane smiles, sedatly. * Shane rolls up the tent. Ellena, the man you seek. Is he also an Elw? No...He's a human. I could find him too, then... Rayle: Since when can you do this, any'ow? Kinda a neat trick t'be pullin' out all of a sudden, innit? You could? Really? Even someone you've never met? I think so. Kema is a part of every human. She can sense Shamesworth, for example. ...Who? I suppose if I wanted to, I could assassinate him in an instant. But I doubt that'd help things. The next VP would just come up, and so on. GaiaCo's president? ....oh. If... if you want, you both can stay at the Bird instead... if you have nothing else to wait for. * Ellena glances at 'Karu, "...What do you think?" * Hikaru glances at Ellena. "It's up to her if she wants you to look for Benton.. and up to you if you decide to help me a bit by searching out Achilles.. but aside from that, we have nothing else to do at the present moment.." And... I wouldn't mind if you could watch over the bird and the gate while I'm doing Lucadia's bidding. >> Rayle scans the horizon, momentarily distant, then shakes his head. "Can't tell yer any more than what I already did about Watcher. He's...west. All I know." Even if I can't find him, if you can sense him, we can use that ability and the gate to pinpoint him in a few hours. I...I want to find out what happened to Benton...either way... So... * Ellena sighs, "Whatever is easiest, I suppose." * Shane arches an eyebrow. You guys'll come, then? * Shane smiles. * Hikaru nods, glancing at Ellena worriedly. * Ellena nods, "Yes, I'll come. I hope 'Karu can too. We'll be able to help each other." * Shane gestures towards the gate. >> Rayle shrugs. "Off the road again." We'll probably be travelling again very soon, Rayle. Things...are far from over, it seems. Rayle: They always are. 2--SESSION END-- Session Close: Mon Nov 11 21:54:41 2002