10/3/98 9:56:51 PM Opening "Hnoiyika 10/3/98" Ael tVecj: Hrm. Ael tVecj: This would be annoying. Eirl tKaen: What do you mean, Ato? KYele: Try italics. Ael tVecj: This would be annoying? Hm. Erv tResan: ::distributes cookies to everyone:: ----====O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O KYele: Me, I'm going with my same ol', same ol'. ;) Ael tVecj: ::chuckles:: KYele: ::catches one and munches:: Ael tVecj: I had to explain to Trent why I didnt want bold.. Erv tResan: CaN wE tYpE LiKe ThIs? :) KYele: NO! Erv tResan: ::hides:: AtotrLycus: nO. KYele: ::rubs his eyes:: Ael tVecj: Can we type backwards? Mercura A: Kca. KYele: !oN Erv tResan: Ilia! ::pouncehugglecookies her:: CylisCohen: Can we pummel anyone who tries? Eirl tKaen: ?ton yhW Ilia tReki: ::darts in::pounced:: KYele: !ailI, urT naloJ Ilia tReki: ::muffled:: Er.. Jolan tru.. Eirl tKaen: Oh, for those who've just entered, this isnt Eirl, this is Eton. Eirl tKaen: She said I could use her account tonight because she couldn't make it and mine was canceled Ilia tReki: ::blinks::holds a mirror up to the screen:: What's going on..? Mercura A: Don't ask, Ilia Ilia tReki: ::nods and slinks behind her plant to read the mail:: Erv tResan: ?sDrAwKcAb DnA sIhT eKiL tUoBa WoH KYele: About how type we switching while position the of place words? Ilia tReki: ... how bout we type normal like? ;) That'd be a switch.. ;) Erv tResan: ::gives Ilia a cookie:: ----====O Ilia tReki: ::accepts it and munches:: KYele: ::smiles:: Great idea, Ilia! Ael tVecj: ::gazes coolly at Ilia:::A stitch? You find humor in this? Mercura A: switch, Ael Ilia tReki: ::looks purely innocent:: Me? :) Erv tResan: ::bounces around, distributing cookies:: ----====O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Ael tVecj: Hey...I got a personal question... Mercura A: ::is too full for cookies:: KYele: Uh-huh? Mercura A: Yeah? Ael tVecj: ::is starved:: Ilia tReki: Hm..? Ael tVecj: Do I come across as butch online? KYele: Nope. AtotrLycus: Butch? Not butch, no... Mercura A: No. Ilia tReki: I don't _think_ so.. :) KYele: ::laughs:: Ael tVecj: ::sighs:: Eirl tKaen: Authorative, stern, but not "butch". Eirl tKaen: You definately are't a "Cupcake". Mercura A: Erv tResan: ::giggles:: Ael tVecj: ::beams at C'eryl:: Ael tVecj: I will never be LL...I'll have to settle for ROC. KYele: You're a Rihannsu enarrain, let's put it that way. Ael tVecj: Heh. Eirl tKaen: LL? ROC? Ael tVecj: Any questions about tonight? Mercura A: Anyone else want care packages? I love making them :-))) Ael tVecj: Oh good, there's 8 of us... AtotrLycus: What's a care package? Ilia tReki: Suuure.. anything to make you happy, of course. :) CylisCohen: She's good at it too Ael tVecj: I want us to split into four teams of two..IM me if you have a teammate preference. Erv tResan: How about ice cream? ::giggles:: Eirl tKaen: Teams for what? Ael tVecj: Mercura A: ice cream doesn't mail well. Ilia tReki: ::reads:: KYele: ::doesn't really care who his teammate is:: Ael tVecj: Searching out Malus. Mercura A: Erv tResan: ::giggles:: Mercura A: KYele: ::guesses who Ael's teammate is going to be:: KYele: ::strays a glance toward C'eryl:: Erv tResan: Mercura A: What? Ael tVecj: Mercura A: Erv tResan: <::giggles::> Ael tVecj: ::pauses a moment to pant over Kari Wuher:: Erv tResan: AtotrLycus: ::claims he doesn't need a teammate:: Eirl tKaen: Teammates for what? Mercura A: Frisbee, Eton :-) Ilia tReki: ::predicts some pairings:: KYele: ::chuckles:: Ato, it won't be a teammate for you. KYele: Jailer, keeper, whatever you want to call your partner. Eirl tKaen: Seriously, for what? Mercura A: ::pulls one out and throws a forehand:: Mercura A: ::shrugs:: Ael tVecj: Ato hacked into our computers. Ael tVecj: And annoyed his subcommander. Ilia tReki: ::leaps up from behind her plant and catches it::whips it back:: Mercura A: Partners for the sim, for something. AtotrLycus: And your point is....? Mercura A: ::catches it:: Oooooo...nice job Ilia :-) Ilia tReki: ::bows:: I've been practicing. Erv tResan: ::tosses a Koosh to C'eryl:: ----====~~~~* Mercura A: ::catches, smiles:: Mercura A: ::tosses it up, catches, tosses, catches..:: Ael tVecj: ::clears throat::Okay! Ael tVecj: Vaed'rae! Eirl tKaen: Well, I was hoping Ael'd answer me, but she isn't...::twiddles his thumbs:: Mercura A: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: Erv tResan: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: KYele: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: Ilia tReki: ::hrrau vaed'rae::reading::reading:: Eirl tKaen: ::hrau vaed'rae:: AtotrLycus: ::arrogant grin:: Ael tVecj: I did answer you. Mercura A: Ael tVecj: Oh. For fun! Eirl tKaen: Erv tResan: Ael tVecj: Because we're all really interested most in Ato...his "partner" will be Lera the Magnificent Ael tVecj: <::thwaps Lera::> Erv tResan: Erv tResan: ::raises an eyebrow:: Ael tVecj: AtotrLycus: Eirl tKaen: AtotrLycus: <> Ael tVecj: Ael tVecj: K'Yele will be with Tylus. Ael tVecj: C'eryl... Ael tVecj: ...will be with Ilia. Ael tVecj: I will be with Eton. Ael tVecj: ::lifts chin::Any questions? Eirl tKaen: AtotrLycus: Eirl tKaen: <::typing worse than normal tonight::> Eirl tKaen: ::raises his hand:: Ael tVecj: Ie, Eton? AtotrLycus: Eirl tKaen: What's the highest prime number? Ael tVecj: ::glares at Eton::There isn't one. AtotrLycus: Who cares? Next? Eirl tKaen: ::raises his hand again:: Ael tVecj: These groups are designed to stimulate role-playing..if you dont talk to each other, I will Ael tVecj: be very, very mad. Ael tVecj: Ie, Eton? AtotrLycus: Yes, O inqusitive one? Eirl tKaen: Is pro wrestling fake? Ael tVecj: Of course not! KYele: Is 1/0 truly undefined, or is it infinity? Ael tVecj: Anything else from a student besides Eton? AtotrLycus: Yes, but those guys can still kick your ass. "HELL, YEAH!" Mercura A: Undefined, K'Yele Eirl tKaen: What is the "special sauce" on the big Mac? AtotrLycus: You don't wanna know. And I DO know. Mercura A: Truly undefined. Ael tVecj: antifreeze. Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>Begin Sim<<<<<<<<<< Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>Begin Sim<<<<<<<<<< Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>Begin Sim<<<<<<<<<< AtotrLycus: Nope. Close, though. Eirl tKaen: Why do you drive on a parkway and park on a driveway? Ael tVecj: ::walks out of the bar into the garish morning sunlight:: AtotrLycus: Ael tVecj: I'm starting to like this planet already. CylisCohen: ::waking up at a table: Ilia tReki: ::steps out of the bar and slides her sun glasses back on quickly:: Ael tVecj: KYele: ::rubs his eyes against the sun and groans at Ael:: Mercura A: ::with Ilia:: Nice sunglasses Eirl tKaen: ::walking behing Ael, readign from an ISD, barely avoiding tripping:: AtotrLycus: ::exits out of his room, wearing clean clothes, and with no evidence of last night's events: AtotrLycus: : CylisCohen: ::winces at the sunlight:: Morning already? Ilia tReki: ::smiles:: Hann'yo.. they've really come in handy the last few days... AtotrLycus: ::goes outside:: A beautiful day! Erv tResan: ::finds Ato:: KYele: And one Arrienye of a morning, too. Mercura A: ::nodsnodsnods:: Ael tVecj: ::tempted to remove her cloak, but knows she would get a sunburn:: Eirl tKaen: ::furrows his brow and mutters to himsefl, still reading:: Ael tVecj: ::pushes the hood off her head, revealing a pert ponytail:: Mercura A: KYele: AtotrLycus: ::smiles, quietly to Ael:: Cute hair. CylisCohen: ::stands slowly...brushing dust off his clothes:: Ael tVecj: ::glances dryly at Ato, glad to see he is concious:: Eirl tKaen: :looks about, squints, puts his ISD away:: KYele: ::not wearing a cloak, does have a sunburn:: Ael tVecj: ::waits for the crew to assemble out by the flitters so she can Ael tVecj: brief them:: Eirl tKaen: ::watches Ael and Ato, chuckles:: AtotrLycus: ::not wearing a cloak, no sunburns:: Ilia tReki: ::trots quickly after the group:: KYele: ::mostly from his long TRUDGE in the DESERT because they DIDN'T have a FLITTER:: Ael tVecj: ::smiles at her fried K'Yele::An Arreinye of a morning it is. AtotrLycus: ::glances at Eton:: What's so funny? Mercura A: ::trotting with Ilia:: CylisCohen: ::stumbles towards the door:: Erv tResan: ::looks over at Ato:: Eirl tKaen: ::shakes his head:: Nothing,...nothing. Eirl tKaen: ::mutters "Cupcake" to himself with a grin:: AtotrLycus: ::yawns:: KYele: ::looks over at Tylus:: Ready, kid? Ael tVecj: AtotrLycus: ::whispers to Eton:: Don't steal my lines. CylisCohen: ::rubbing eyes:: Is sir. Ilia tReki: ::smiles to herself:: CylisCohen: is=ie Eirl tKaen: ::raises an eyebrow at Ato:: I assure you, there is no danger of that. Eirl tKaen: ::still grinning:: Mercura A: ::waits by the flitters, looks over at Ilia:: And that is an adorable outfit. Where did you AtotrLycus: ::hits Eton on the back very hard, but friendlylike:: Good. I think. Mercura A: get it? Eirl tKaen: ::makes a "whuf sound:: AtotrLycus: AtotrLycus: ::chuckles to himself:: Ilia tReki: Really? You like it? ::models for a second:: There's this great little shop in ch'Rihan.. Ilia tReki: <.. something adorable. ;)> Eirl tKaen: I dunno. Pasteries as pet names aren't my style. AtotrLycus: Very nice, Ilia! Eirl tKaen: ::watching Ilia pose out of the corner of his eye:: KYele: ::starts walking along, gesturing for Tylus to follow:: Erv tResan: ::wanders over to the flitter, drags Ato with her:: CylisCohen: ::follows..:: Mercura A: I rally need to go look for a few new things sometime. Eirl tKaen: AtotrLycus: ::pulled away by Lera, still watching Ilia with a smile:: Ilia tReki: <::flails:: I hate it when I take too long to type! ;)> KYele: ::turns a corner and looks over at Tylus:: About the other night... Eirl tKaen: ::waves at Ato as he's dreagged off:: Erv tResan: ::thwaps Ato:: CylisCohen: Ie sir? KYele: ::reaches into Tylus's pocket and pulls out his personal hypo:: AtotrLycus: ::rubs the back of his head:: Ow! KYele: ::tosses it up in the air, draws his disruptor, and disintegrates it:: Eirl tKaen: ::looks about, realises everyone seems to be wandering off except him and Ael:: AtotrLycus: ::frowns slightly:: What was that for? Erv tResan: You're staring. Erv tResan: ::arrives at the flitters: CylisCohen: KYele: ::holsters his disruptor:: As long as you are a part of this crew you will never, I repeat, Mercura A: ::waiting by the flitters for the briefing or whatever:: Eirl tKaen: Ilia tReki: ::glances up at the sky, waiting for the briefing to begin::fans herself:: How's it get so Ilia tReki: .. hot so early..? AtotrLycus: I wasn't staring... I was admiring. There's a difference. CylisCohen: < a flat fritter> KYele: NEVER to inject yourself with anything not specifically ordered to take by a doctor. Erv tResan: ::rolls her eyes:: Ael tVecj: KYele: Ssuaj'ha, erien? Ael tVecj: ::glares at K'Yele and Tylus::I wont stand for you two bickering. KYele: AtotrLycus: ::toothy smile:: Just like I wasn't staring at you back in the desert. Ael tVecj: Eirl tKaen: ::sees Ael's busy, takes out his ISD and reads until she acknowledges him|:: Ilia tReki: ::stands at a little more attention:: Ael tVecj: ::glances around::Vaed'rae! Erv tResan: ::giggles:: KYele: ::looks at Tylus:: Ssuaj'ha, erien? Erv tResan: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: Ilia tReki: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: Eirl tKaen: ::snaps to attention, his ISD still in hand:: Mercura A: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: CylisCohen: AtotrLycus: ::yawns, rubs his partial goatee:: KYele: KYele: ::stands hrrau vaed'rae:: Eirl tKaen: ::looks at Ael, expectantly:: Eirl tKaen: ::tries to hide his ISD behind him:: Ael tVecj: ::narrows eyes::Okay. Ael tVecj: K'Yele and the kid will be going to the major city on Tobu. Ael tVecj: Ilia and C'eryl will be going to R'en Fortress... Ael tVecj: Mercura A: KYele: AtotrLycus: Ael tVecj: I'll be scouring the moutains south of her. Ael tVecj: Ael tVecj: Ilia tReki: <::wishes she were more cinematically versed::> Ael tVecj: Mercura A: Ael tVecj: Ato and Lera will be starting here and trying to trace his steps, if there are any. Ael tVecj: KYele: Ilia tReki: <...> AtotrLycus: ::jaw drops, eyes wide:: Ael tVecj: ::watches Ato::What? Mercura A: ::tears her outfit a little:: AtotrLycus: Tracing his steps? AtotrLycus: ::thinks for a second:: And who's steps? AtotrLycus: ::glances at C'eryl with a raises eyebrow:: Mercura A: ::shakes her hair out of the neat braid:: Ael tVecj: We're searching for a man called Malus. Eirl should have downloaded the information to your Ael tVecj: ISDs last night. Ael tVecj: ::watches C'eryl dreamily for a moment:: Ael tVecj: One flitter per group. One person drives, one person shoots. CylisCohen: ::patting down self...looking for ISD:: AtotrLycus: ::nervus smile, rubs his hands together:: M-Malus, hih? Ael tVecj: ::turns her head towards Eton::*I*m driving. Ilia tReki: ::would blink over at her, but she's staring straight ahead like a dutiful vaed'rae'd .. Eirl tKaen: Rekkhai? Ael tVecj: ::nods to Ato::Malus. Ilia tReki: ::..ne'arrain:: Erv tResan: ::looks over at Ato:: You know him? Eirl tKaen: You don't trust me? AtotrLycus: Any, eh, any chance I can stay out of this one? Eirl tKaen: ::still trying to hide his personal ISD:: Ael tVecj: I'm hoping you'll be at the front lines, Ato. Mercura A: ::whispered:: You wanna drive? AtotrLycus: Well, I'm afraid I can't help you with this one. Ael tVecj: Maps should be on your ISDs also, and any intelligence we might have. Ael tVecj: You have no choice, Ato. ::tone flat and hard:: Ael tVecj: Any questions? CylisCohen: ::thinking an equal number of people who die if he drives or shoots:: Ilia tReki: ::nods vigorously to C'eryl:: AtotrLycus: ::raises his hand:: Ilia tReki: (w) I'm a _lousy_ shot for moving targets.. Eirl tKaen: Um..I seem to have misplaced the ISD I was issued. Ael tVecj: Ie, Ato? AtotrLycus: It goes against a deal I made with him. Ael tVecj: What deal was that? ::glowers:: Mercura A: ::smiles, whispers:: Very well. Ael tVecj: ::fishes in her cloak and tosses Eton her ISD:: Erv tResan: ::raises an eyebrow:: KYele: ::glances over at Tylus:: I'll drive. Eirl tKaen: Hann'yo. CylisCohen: ::nods:: Ael tVecj: ::wonders if Tylus should be handling disruptor rifles:: AtotrLycus: Well, I don't have anything to do with him, and he doesn't stick me with hot pokers. Eirl tKaen: ::slips his ISd into a pocket and begins reading the one she gave him:: Ael tVecj: Well... AtotrLycus: It's worked out pretty well, so far. Ael tVecj: ::moseys on over to Ato and gazes into his eyes:::Better not get caught then. CylisCohen: ::KYele:: Where's the trail we're following start? KYele: ::chuckles:: This is a wasteland, Tylus. KYele: There isn't always a path. AtotrLycus: ::a bit scared by t'Vecj:: Well, maybe the best way would be to... stay in town and get info AtotrLycus: ? KYele: ::climbs onto the flitter:: CylisCohen: I was being figurative...::gets in:: Ael tVecj: You have your orders. Eirl tKaen: ::finishes it, starts reading his again, turning so he hopes Ael can't see:: Ael tVecj: And what Malus will do to you is *nothing* compared to my plans for you if you fail in your Ael tVecj: mission. KYele: ::shrugs:: That's just it. There's no trail, not even any imaginary line. KYele: Basically... ::taps and glances at his ISD:: we head north by northwest fifty klicks. Mercura A: ::motions for Ilia to board first:: Ael tVecj: ::turns around and straddles her flitter::Hop on, Eton. Ilia tReki: ::climbs aboard:: Ilia tReki: ::settles into the driver's seat:: AtotrLycus: ::frowns, decides not to argue anymore:: CylisCohen: sounds like a trail to me. I'm ready. Erv tResan: ::gets in the flitter:: KYele: ::guns the flitter and speeds down the road, quickly leaving town and kicking up a long dust Eirl tKaen: ::wasn't payying attention, looks up:: Huh? KYele: trail in the desert:: AtotrLycus: ::follows Lera:: Mercura A: ::hops on behind Ilia, has rifle strapped to her (C'eryl's) leg:: Ael tVecj: ::turns the ignition:: Hurry up. Erv tResan: So where do you think he is? Mercura A: ::hangs on:: Ready when you are Eirl tKaen: Uh, oh. ::gets on/in, whatever:: Ael tVecj: CylisCohen: ::bumping along in the flitter....looks around at the CylisCohen: floorboard...fidns some goggles:: Ilia tReki: Alright then.. ::pulls the ISD out::glances over it::stuffs it back in her pack:: Ael tVecj: Eirl tKaen: So what are you and I doing then? KYele: @ ::glances at his spedometer:: KYele: @ Good... we'll be there in a few minutes, Tylus. Erv tResan: ::pokepokepokes Ato:: Ilia tReki: ::guns the flitter and zooms off into the wavering distance:: AtotrLycus: <> Eirl tKaen: Ael tVecj: #We're heading out to the mountains...maybe we can find a campfire, or a cave. CylisCohen: ::is sidecar'ish thinging?:: CylisCohen: is=in Ael tVecj: #:::whips out a full face mask and puts it on::Keep your eyes peeled. Eirl tKaen: #allright. And particular orders for me? CylisCohen: ::nods:: And then? Mercura A: Erv tResan: $ Ato? Ael tVecj: Mercura A: ::hanging on to Ilia:: Ilia tReki: % ::leans around the very occassional obstacle:: AtotrLycus: $ Yeah? AtotrLycus: $::sits down:: Erv tResan: $ Do you have any idea where he is? Ael tVecj: # You know how to use a disruptor? Eirl tKaen: #Sounds painfull, peeling ones eyes. Mercura A: %::keeps mind from wandering:: Ael tVecj: #::guns the flitter and alights into the sky:: Ael tVecj: #::snorts:: Only if you get sand in them. Eirl tKaen: #Um...Ie...somewhat. Basic training. AtotrLycus: $ Ye-... I mean, I don't think so. Ael tVecj: # Want to do a little target pratice on our way to the mountains? Ael tVecj: #:::zooms out across the sands:: KYele: @ Sooo... Tylus... I don't think I've ever asked you, what did you do before you joined us? Erv tResan: Ilia tReki: <::doesn't have a color::> Erv tResan: $ Ato... Ael tVecj: Erv tResan: Eirl tKaen: #::hands on tight:: On what? Sand? Eirl tKaen: Ael tVecj: #Maybe we'll find something... Ael tVecj: #Birds? Thugs? Mercura A: %::enjoying the ride, but knows sand in her hair is gonna be awful to try to wask out:: Erv tResan: $ ::stares at him:: Ael tVecj: #Cacti? Eirl tKaen: #::shrugs:: Ie. Maybe some cacti somewhere. AtotrLycus: $::a bit uncomfortable:: What?! CylisCohen: Not much. Tried to stay alive basicly Erv tResan: $ You know where he is? Mercura A: %::although she'll definately blend in at this place they're goin' to:: Ilia tReki: % ::wonders vaguely what bugs do to windshields at this speed..:: Eirl tKaen: #::has a death grip on whatever part of the flitter he's hanging onto:: Ael tVecj: #::lowers the flitter a bit::See that cactus about 100 meters ahead of us? AtotrLycus: $ I, eh, didn't say that. KYele: @ Hmm. ::leans the flitter and grabs a rock from the ground:: Erv tResan: $ Did too. Eirl tKaen: #::nods, points his disrupter:: Ael tVecj: #::glances over her shoulder::You'll need two hands to shoot. AtotrLycus: $ I said "I didn't think so". Ael tVecj: #::feeling positively malicious:: Erv tResan: $ You said yes. Mercura A: %::not seeing anyplace on the flitter to hang on to but the driver:: Ael tVecj: #When we hit 50 meters...start firing. AtotrLycus: $ ::looks away:: Did not... CylisCohen: ::glances at the rock:: Eirl tKaen: #::sighs, grips the seat with his thighs, points the gun:: KYele: @ ::guiding it with limited telekenesis, tosses it ahead about 50 meters:: Erv tResan: $ Did too. Ilia tReki: % ::pulls into view of a .. some sort of.. post-apocalyptic, cyberpunkish fortress:: KYele: @ ::keeps it floating at the same distance:: CylisCohen: ......neat trick. Ael tVecj: > KYele: @ Tylus, ready your disruptor. Mercura A: % That must be the place. KYele: ::grins:: Ilia tReki: % ::pulls to a quick stop:: .. think this is the place..? AtotrLycus: $ ::sighs:: Why don't you drive the flitter or something, huh? Mercura A: %::nods:: Ael tVecj: #::holds the flitter steady as we hit the 50 meter mark:: Erv tResan: $ To where? Eirl tKaen: #::when they get neared, makes about 10 burn marks in the sand no closer than 2meteres to it Ael tVecj: #::unwilling to risk dumping him off:: CylisCohen: ::pulls the weapon to his shoulder...fiddles with the CylisCohen: settings..finaly gets it right:: Ael tVecj: #Impressive. :::dryly:: Ilia tReki: % Are we patrolling or going in..? ::pulls the ISD back out and scans it:: Eirl tKaen: #::the 11th one grazes it and starts it on fire:: AtotrLycus: $ ::shrugs:: I dunno. Where anyone else is going. KYele: @ Incoming! ::lets the rock out of his psychic hold, making it slow and fly towards them:: CylisCohen: Yikes! ::fires...hits:: Erv tResan: $ Ato... do I have inform the enarrain you're not helping? Ael tVecj: #::watches the flames as we zoom past the plant:: Ael tVecj: #Feel confident? Eirl tKaen: #::sighs:: KYele: @ ::raises an eyebrow:: Nice shot. ::smiles:: Mercura A: % Not sure ::reads over her shoulder:: AtotrLycus: $ ::small smile:: Sure. Anything to get her mad. Ael tVecj: Ilia tReki: % ::finds the passage::sighs:: Erv tResan: $ ::giggles:: Erv tResan: $ Ato... Eirl tKaen: #Well, I figure I can hit a target is it's bigger than a shuttle. CylisCohen: ::ducks as they drive through the rock dust:: Eirl tKaen: Ilia tReki: % .. we're going in.. ::pulls the keys out of the flitter:: Mercura A: % Well...Act tough, i guess... KYele: @ Tylus... see that cactus over there? ::points:: Shoot it. Ael tVecj: # Just dont look terrified while you're holding it. CylisCohen: Yeah, well.... I Do know a few things/ AtotrLycus: $ Listen, if I did know where he was, I wouldn't say unless t'Vecj could give me a good KYele: @ ::zigs and jiggles the flitter:: Ilia tReki: % ::climbs off:: .. maybe I can just hide behind you.. ::smiles slightly:: AtotrLycus: $ reason. CylisCohen: ::nods:: :::fires:: KYele: @ ::does several stunts to throw off his aim:: Erv tResan: $ How about she won't shoot you? Ael tVecj: Eirl tKaen: ::goes back to hanging on with his hands, makes sure to grapb the seat nowhere near where... Mercura A: %::chuckles:: That ruins my plans of hiding behind you Ael tVecj: #::sees the mountain range up ahead:: Eirl tKaen: #...Ael's sitting:: Ilia tReki: % ::stuffs the keys into her pack::pulls a flitter chain out and secures it to a nearby .. KYele: @ Keep trying. CylisCohen: Hey now! ::weapons bounces a bit and goes off nearly CylisCohen: taking the underside of the flitter off:: Ilia tReki: % ::..shrub:: AtotrLycus: $ Still better then pissing off Malus. Mercura A: %::heads towards the place:: Eirl tKaen: #::nods, grumbles:: Erv tResan: $ Besides... if we catch him, he won't be able to do anything to you. Ael tVecj: #Keep your eye out for smoke... Erv tResan: $ What did you do to him, anyway? CylisCohen: err ::fires...hits:: Eirl tKaen: #::looks about nervously:: KYele: @ There you go. ::stablizes:: Ilia tReki: % ::delays long enough that C'eryl's in the lead:: Well.. you do have seniority, after all. Mercura A: Eirl tKaen: #Rekkhaiu? Ilia tReki: % ::smile:: KYele: @ You're a pretty good shot. Eirl tKaen: #Why _us_? We're not police. AtotrLycus: $ I did nothing. Well, not much... But I didn't get caught. Ael tVecj: #I have no idea. CylisCohen: Thanks. Nice weapon. Erv tResan: $ What did you do? KYele: @ Meanwhile, here's the city. ::points at the rapidly glowing silhouette on the horizon:: Ael tVecj: #::lets her shoulders slump:: I dont even know if the orders came from the Ra'kolh or Ael tVecj: ch'Rihan. Mercura A: Eirl tKaen: #From who? KYele: @ Keep the rifle with you and displayed at all times. It's a matter of life and death. CylisCohen: Never got to fire one of these in this good of shape.....::sees the city:: AtotrLycus: $ Stole some stuff. He swore my death ever since, though he wouldn't recognize me. Mercura A: %::chuckles:: CylisCohen: I understand KYele: @ This is a tough city. If you don't have an easily spotted weapon, all the thugs in the KYele: place jump right on you. AtotrLycus: $::sighs:: What makes this guy so important, huh? Mercura A: % Just stay with me, Ilia. I don't want to be stuck here alone. Erv tResan: $ Ael said so. Ilia tReki: % Dooon't worry... CylisCohen: I'm feeling at home already. Ael tVecj: #Our mothership or headquarters. KYele: @ ::draws his own disruptor:: Ilia tReki: % ::glances up at the walls of the fortress:: Erv tResan: $ Do I have to duct tape you to that flitter? Ael tVecj: # The Khre'Riov doesn't like me very much...maybe I'm just Eirl tKaen: #Why don't you know? AtotrLycus: $ "Ael said so" doesn't carry much value with me, kid. Ael tVecj: #cleaning up one of his mistakes. Erv tResan: $ How about I said so? KYele: @ ::rubs it and brings out its shiny polish once more:: Eirl tKaen: <::didn't know we had amothership:: Mercura A: % ::rifle slung on back, disruptor in one of them thigh holsters:: Ael tVecj: #::turns her head and smiles back at him::I'm just the Enarrain of a patrol vessel in a Ael tVecj: peaceful part of space. KYele: @ ::stops the flitter at the gate, locks it, and dismounts:: Ael tVecj: CylisCohen: ::gets off flitter:: AtotrLycus: $ ::looks at her:: Ael tVecj: Erv tResan: $ ::looks back:: Where is he? AtotrLycus: $ ::sighs:: He'd kill me... or worse. Ilia tReki: % ::reaches backwards into her pack, rummaging around::pulls out a disruptor:: Erv tResan: $ Not if we catch him. Eirl tKaen: #::pats Ael on the shoulder cordially, then goes back to hanging on for dear life:: Mercura A: % ::approaches gates:: Here we go... AtotrLycus: $ A very big "if"! Ael tVecj: #::smiles to herself:: KYele: @ Now... Tylus, this isn't a town for subtlety. Ael tVecj: #::spots a dark ravine::Wonder if that makes a good hiding spot... Eirl tKaen: :)> CylisCohen: ::glances around at a few "shadows" lurking in ally ways:: KYele: @ You will never find a more hideous hive of scum and villainy. Ilia tReki: % ::holds her breath despite herself:: Eirl tKaen: <...than the Senate> KYele: @ We just walk in and ask around about Malus. But expect some trouble. Ael tVecj: > Ilia tReki: % ::blinks at herself and lets it out:: Erv tResan: $ ::sighs:: Eirl tKaen: KYele: Ael tVecj: Mercura A: %:: sees gatekeepers:: AtotrLycus: $ This is important to you? KYele: Ael tVecj: #::dips the flitter towards the ravine, feeling her stomach lurch:: Eirl tKaen: Ilia tReki: % ::grumbles to herself:: (m) It's never easy.. Erv tResan: $ Yes, it is. KYele: @ ::enters the city and goes into the nearest tavern:: Eirl tKaen: CylisCohen: ::following close:: Eirl tKaen: #::makes a tiny squeeking noise:: AtotrLycus: $ ::sighs:: Fine. Contact t'Vecj. Tell her I'll talk to her. Ilia tReki: % ::glances around for any sort of cover, seeing none but sand dunes and cacti she wouldn't Ilia tReki: % ::.. want to get too close to anyway:: Ael tVecj: #No worries, we'll be getting off soon. Eirl tKaen: #Must you go so fast? Ael tVecj: #::dives into the darkness::: Erv tResan: $ +com+ Enarrain? Ael tVecj: #::slows a bit:: Mercura A: % ::looks at the gatekeeper with her best suggestive/sweet/knowing/whatever smile:: Ael tVecj: +Lera+ Ie? AtotrLycus: $ In person! KYele: @ ::walks to the bartender:: My comrades and I are looking for a man named Claw Droma... KYele: @ You might know him as Malus. Erv tResan: $ Ato has something to tell you. Ilia tReki: % ::glances at C'eryl::smiles to herself:: Ael tVecj: #::sighs::+Lera+ Ie? Erv tResan: $ ::looks at Ato:: CylisCohen: ::keeping an eye out for reaction from the room at that name:: Eirl tKaen: #::considers going back to his reading, decides against it:: KYele: @ Tender> Nope. Haven't seen any Malus around... you might ask around, though, lot of AtotrLycus: $ I won't say anything over Coms. He could tap them. KYele: foreigners here. Erv tResan: <::duct-tapes a @ to Tylus::> Mercura A: %gatekeeper>::lets them in:: Ael tVecj: #+Lera+ Tell him if he hasn't started tracking Malus yet he's going to lose his right hand. Erv tResan: $ Fine. Get on the flitter. Ilia tReki: % ::blinks::quietly:: .. maybe it is easy.. KYele: @ ::chuckles as he turns:: Ael tVecj: #::lands the flitter easily:: Mercura A: % It won't be when we get inside ::whispered:: AtotrLycus: $ ::sits in one of the flitter's seats:: Eirl tKaen: #Rekkhai, remind me never to be insubordinate with you. KYele: @ ::walks with the proper disappointed posture to the door:: Ilia tReki: % .. should we really leave them, though? Won't they sound an alarm..? Eirl tKaen: #::gets off, a wee bit shakilly:: Erv tResan: $ ::gets out a roll of duct-tape, duct-tapes Ato to the flitter:: Ael tVecj: #Give yourself a sireuna to let the world stop moving.. Erv tResan: $ ::sits in her seat, starts it:: CylisCohen: @ ::turns....follows slowly:: Ael tVecj: #::looks towards him in the pitch blackness:::I'm sure you've Erv tResan: $ ::heads towards Ael and Eton:: AtotrLycus: $::manages to escape from the duct tape:: Ael tVecj: #never even thought of being insubordinate. KYele: @ ::turns:: He's lying. I could see it in his eyes. They were everywhere but meeting mine... Erv tResan: Ael tVecj: Eirl tKaen: #Um...if you say so, Rekkhai. AtotrLycus: Erv tResan: Erv tResan: We should keep an eye out for the 1st person to leave there and follow them... Mercura A: % Possibly might, but probably only to say that there's fresh female meat incoming. AtotrLycus: Ael tVecj: #::pulls out a plasma torch, activates it:: Ael tVecj: #Keep your ears peeled. CylisCohen: @ They will probably be the one going to tell Malus about us. AtotrLycus: $::tiptoes behind Lera:: Erv tResan: $ Thinking of jumping off, Ato? Eirl tKaen: #::sees someone approaching, points in the direction and nudges Ael:: AtotrLycus: $ Eh? Erv tResan: $ Sit. Ilia tReki: % ::glances back at the gatekeepers:: .. nice option.. KYele: @ ::nods:: Ael tVecj: #::nods for him to hold the rifle threateningly, shines the torch in that direction:: Ael tVecj: #Who's there? Erv tResan: $ ::sees Ael and Eton:: KYele: @ ::motions to an alley and hides in the shadows:: AtotrLycus: $ ::sighs, sits, looks at the scenery:: Ael tVecj: Mercura A: %::smiles back at them:: Well, ie... Eirl tKaen: #::pounts the rifle at the approaching shapes:: Ael tVecj: Erv tResan: CylisCohen: @::goes to the alley...gets down low:: Ilia tReki: % ::tries to walk and stand like she belongs there:: AtotrLycus: $ Don't hurry. The longer I live, the better. Ael tVecj: #What in arreinye are you two doing here? Erv tResan: $ ::lands the flitter by them:: Erv tResan: $ Ask Ato. KYele: @ Unless, of course, Malus was in there. Then he wouldn't have needed an informant. Ael tVecj: #::strides towards Ato:: Eirl tKaen: #::looks, realizes he had the safety on:: CylisCohen: @ Then no one will leave right away. Mercura A: % Where to first? Eirl tKaen: #::follows Ael,. glancing about him:: AtotrLycus: $::stands, walks over to t'Vecj:: Ael tVecj: #Convince me not to leave you on Tobu when we leave. Ael tVecj: #::glaring in the shadows:: Ilia tReki: % Mm.. ::glances at the map:: An out-of-the-way console would be good.. AtotrLycus: $ I may know where Malus is. Ael tVecj: #::pauses::Where? Mercura A: %:;nods:: KYele: @ ::sees a small, nervous-looking man exit the bar and turn down an alleyway:: CylisCohen: @ ...that looks promising. KYele: @ ::whispers loudly:: Hold it! Ilia tReki: % .. something near the showers, then.. Mercura A: % Do they even have consoles around here..? ::whispered:: KYele: @ Too obvious. He's a decoy. Ael tVecj: AtotrLycus: $::raises a finger:: Nah-ah-ah! I need my information. Ilia tReki: % I sure _hope_ so.. if not.. did you bring a multi? KYele: @ When he sees us following him, he'll signal for the real informant to come out. Mercura A: %::chuckles:: Showers. Eirl tKaen: #::finally figures out how to get the safety back off:: Ael tVecj: #You need what? CylisCohen: @ And if he doesn't see us follow? KYele: @ Besides, why would someone crafty like Malus set up shop in an alley? Ael tVecj: #::watches Eton fiddle and feels nervous:: AtotrLycus: $ Well, first off, a reason. Ilia tReki: % ::highlights something on the map and a thin glowing path is traced out:: Alright.. Ael tVecj: #::thinking the disruptor going off would cause an avalanche:: KYele: @ Very predictable. He's probably got a large, well-known business here as a cover. Ael tVecj: #We were ordered to. KYele: @ If he doesn't see us follow... AtotrLycus: $ Why should I risk my handsome butt to help you out? Erv tResan: $ ::listens:: Ilia tReki: % This'll be iffy.. we've got old info on this place.. KYele: @But he will. Eirl tKaen: #:tries to turn the safety off, but instead the energy capsule falls out:: KYele: @ ::stands and gestures:: Mercura A: %::shrugs:: we'll try it. CylisCohen: @ ::stands:: Ael tVecj: #Because you're on my ship and when I say jump you ask how high? AtotrLycus: $ Orders don't meen squat. What's this guy doing to cause trouble? KYele: @ ::moves with stealthy grace toward the alleyway:: Eirl tKaen: #::picks it up, puts it back in:: CylisCohen: @ ::following...:: Eirl tKaen: #::wishes he's payed more attnetion in his energy weapons class:: Ael tVecj: #I declassified all the information I had. Which was nothing but a name. Ael tVecj: #::shrugs at Ato:: KYele: @ ::rounds the corner and hides in the shadows:: Ilia tReki: % ::nods:: After you. I'll need to figure out how to walk quite right to be fresh female.. AtotrLycus: $ You don't even know what he does?! KYele: @ ::sees the nervous man glancing around nervously at the end of the alley:: Ilia tReki: % .. flesh, after all. ::winks:: Ael tVecj: #No. CylisCohen: @ ::turns corner...finds hiding place:: Ael tVecj: <2 minute warning> KYele: @ Tylus... go after him. Slowly. Make it seem as if you don't want him to know you're Eirl tKaen: #::once again, tries to turn the safety off, thins he succeeds this time:: Erv tResan: KYele: following him. Mercura A: %::chuckles, puts on her full Orion airs, and heads in the indicated direction:: CylisCohen: @ gotcha....::stands and moves casually down alley:: Mercura A: % People will think I'm training you in the business. KYele: @::turns and sneaks quietly back around the corner and waits for the real decoy:: AtotrLycus: $ The man's an information dealer. He has a lot of stuff about the government, too. KYele: Ilia tReki: % ::tries to imitate the walk as closely as possible, but.. there must be some different.. Ael tVecj: #Maybe we're going to kill him then. Ael tVecj: #::smiles:: Ael tVecj: Eirl tKaen: #::realises he didn't put the energy capsule back in right, takes it out and puts it back... AtotrLycus: $ ::slight smile:: That wouldn't make me feel bad. Ilia tReki: % ::.. muscle configurations or something:: It's an excuse, anyway.. Eirl tKaen: #...in the right way:: Mercura A: % True. And probably a very likely one around here AtotrLycus: $ But... I need a reason to help you out.... ::sly smile:: A reward, prehaps? Ael tVecj: Action: Eton's rifle suddenly starts blaring a warning claxon:: Ilia tReki: % .. maybe I shouldn't try to get it too close, after all.. ::slight smile:: Erv tResan: $ ::meeps:: Eton... what did you do? Ael tVecj: #::scoops his chin up in her palm::Oh dont worry..I'll reward you. Eirl tKaen: #::swears, takes the battery out again to silence it:: Mercura A: %::grins:: There's the place, I believe Eirl tKaen: #I have no idea... AtotrLycus: $::raises an eyebrow:: Threats won't get you anything, my dear. CylisCohen: @ ::gets a good grip on his weapon as he nears the end of the alley:: Eirl tKaen: #::nervously tries to put the battery in again:: Ael tVecj: ACTION:::A gang of thugs suddenly shines spotlights down on t'Vecj's team from hiding spots Ael tVecj: in the cliffs::: Erv tResan: $ ::meeps:: Ilia tReki: % ::nods::looks up at the doors::sighs::holds her disruptor against her leg and walks as .. Ilia tReki: % ::.. Orionly as she can:: Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>End Sim<<<<<<<<<<<< Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>End Sim<<<<<<<<<<<< Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>End Sim<<<<<<<<<<<< Eirl tKaen: #::swears softly:: Ilia tReki: Nice stopping spot.:) KYele: Not a bad sim! Not bad t'all. :) AtotrLycus: $::waiting for an answer:: AtotrLycus: Yup. Eirl tKaen: Ael, that was mean! :) Mercura A: Ael tVecj: So...was this a good idea or not? Thoughts? Eirl tKaen: I didn't know they had sirens. AtotrLycus: Good idea! Eirl tKaen: It's fun so far. :) Erv tResan: Fun! Ael tVecj: State of the art Klingon technology, Eton. ;) Ilia tReki: Innnnteresting..:) Eirl tKaen: He's good with computers, not with weapons. Ael tVecj: Oooh...if you can't think "Mad Max", then think "Waterworld" Erv tResan: But Lera still wants to go back to the desert. ::Lera's Innocent Look::ª Ilia tReki: Didn't see that, either. ;) Ael tVecj: Lera's in the desert. Eirl tKaen: KYele: Waterworld without the water, you mean? Ael tVecj: AtotrLycus: And Ato still want's Lera to go back into the desert. Ael tVecj: YEah..Waterworld with sand. KYele: I've got it. Think Stargate. AtotrLycus: ::Ato's innocent look:: Ael tVecj: Didn't see Stargate. ::ducks her head:: Eirl tKaen: "Sandworld"? Arakkis! :) 10/3/98 11:01:41 PM Closing "Hnoiyika 10/3/98"