3/14/98 10:02:00 PM Opening "Hnoiyika 3/14/98" Ael tVecj: ::has the power:: Ilia tReki: ::waves at K'Yele:: Retor EtoK: Hmm. . . TMariLocke: ::pats Ael's head:: I'll pay your way, dear. ;) Retor EtoK: Well, you could stay at my house if you came, but I couldn't pay to fly you here Ael tVecj: OOoooo...;) EtonTrSaal: ::raises an eyebrow at them:: Ael tVecj: Fly? ::shudders::I dont fly *anywhere* if I dont have to. TMariLocke: I kid you not, I'll have a job by the end of this week. Retor EtoK: Rochester's like a 7 hour drive from NYC, though TMariLocke: ::crosses fingers:: Retor EtoK: There in totally opposite parts of the state Ael tVecj: Really? Ael tVecj: Hm. Retor EtoK: Maybe not 7 TMariLocke: ::aside:: Old friends, Eton. Ael tVecj: Maybe T'Mari and I'll fly then. ;) Retor EtoK: 4-5? Ael tVecj: C'eryl promised to come after the sim...yippie. Ael tVecj: Attention! EtonTrSaal: know, I gathered as much. I just like giving odd looks. Retor EtoK: ::hrr vd'r:: EtonTrSaal: ::hrau verde:: Erv tResan: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: DErvKYele: ::stares at the strange word, but deciphers the tone:: DErvKYele: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: Ael tVecj: Oops Ilia tReki: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: Ael tVecj: ::whistles innocently, puts on her pointy ears::Any announcements? TMariLocke: ::stands up mostly straight:: Retor EtoK: ::rss hnd:: Erv tResan: ::hands Retor some vowels:: Ael tVecj: ::gives Retor the cherished, waxed floor:: Eirl tKaen: ::very belatedly and confusedly hhrau vaed'rae:: Retor EtoK: 'm nt gng t s vwls td; t'll b n xprmnt. Retor EtoK: td= tnght Eirl tKaen: ::giggles, trying not to:: Erv tResan: ::sprays Retor with Consonant-B-Gone»:: Ael tVecj: Please do not kill Retor during his endevour. TMariLocke: ::raises hand:: Erv tResan: ::Lera's Evil Giggle::» Retor EtoK: Ael tVecj: ::makes a mental note not to give the floor to Mrs. Criticism again ;)::: Ael tVecj: j/k Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>Begin Sim<<<<<<<<<<< TMariLocke: ::wasn't aware she'd married Criticism ;):: Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>Begin Sim<<<<<<<<<<< Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>Begin Sim<<<<<<<<<<< Ael tVecj: Ael tVecj: ::walks out of Pervad's office, very, very glad she's leaving:: Ael tVecj: EtonTrSaal: Ael tVecj: Ael tVecj: ::tucks her gloves into her cloak, glad its spring:: Ael tVecj: ::takes the long way to the space port:: Retor EtoK: ::ctchs p t K'l:: Ilia tReki: ::finishes remaking the bed in the hotel:: Retor EtoK: Kl! Erv tResan: ::at her house, with Eirl:: Retor EtoK: Kln tr! Ael tVecj: Retor EtoK: EtonTrSaal: ::::zips up his bag:: DErvKYele: TMariLocke: % ::sitting at the spaceport bar, sipping a mai-tai:: Ilia tReki: ::picks her bags up and slings as many as possible over her shoulders:: Eirl tKaen: ::napping:: Retor EtoK: Eirl tKaen: ::already packed:: Erv tResan: ::sits down next to her:: Retor EtoK: R y lst? EtonTrSaal: ::goes into teh hallway, closese the doro behind him:: EtonTrSaal: ::knocks on Ilia's door:: Retor EtoK: M prnts sd y wnt t nd nvr cm bck. Ael tVecj: ::smells the flowers:: DErvKYele: ::steps out of the specialty store:: Retor EtoK: ::flng gnrd:: Erv tResan: (w) Eirl? Ilia tReki: ::shifts her bags and opens it:: Ah.. jolan tru. DErvKYele: Yeah, Retor, I just ahven't some back yet. DErvKYele: I was talking a while to Eton and Ilia. TMariLocke: % ::plays with the little umbrella emblazoned with the official Ch'Rihan spaceport logo:: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure> ::watches K'Yele come out of the store:: Retor EtoK: Dn't w hv t rprt fr dt sn? Retor EtoK: W ght t pck! EtonTrSaal: ::smiles:: Jolan tru... DErvKYele: We have a day, don't sweat it.. Ilia tReki: ::smiles:: Just finishing up.. ::looks back into the room to see if she forgot anything:: Retor EtoK: Fn. EtonTrSaal: Eep. LEt me carry a few of those... Eirl tKaen: ::dreaming, doesn't hear:: Retor EtoK: Whr d y wnt t g nw? Ael tVecj: ::looks up at the space port on the horizon, sighs:: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure> :::sneers at Retor's presense, rechecks orders:: DErvKYele: I don't really care... Your house? Retor EtoK: TMariLocke: % ::looking out the windows at the yellowish clouds:: I hate rain. Erv tResan: ::smiles at her wife, runs a hand down her cheek:: Retor EtoK: Snds fn. ::lds wy:: Ilia tReki: Ah, I'm fine.. I managed to arrange them right this time. DErvKYele: You should see some of the stuff they have in that store. Ilia tReki: ::smiles::closes the door:: DErvKYele: ::follows:: EtonTrSaal: Really. I'd feel bad with you carrying all of those, and I have 1 bag. DErvKYele: I even got some free magnesium paper. Erv tResan: (w) I love you, Eirl... ::smiles, watches her sleep:: DErvKYele: Most people call it "flash paper". Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure> ::snorts:: tourists. DErvKYele: ::pulls a small sheet out of pocket:: Ilia tReki: You just pack better. Eventually I'll learn. ::heads down to the main desk:: Eirl tKaen: ::smiles slightly, mistaking that for part of her dream:: DErvKYele: ::hears something:: DErvKYele: Retor, did you hear something? EtonTrSaal: Ok. ::shrugs:: Erv tResan: ::looks around the room, stands:: EtonTrSaal: ::follows her:: Ael tVecj: %::enters the space port, lugging suitcase:: Erv tResan: ::gets her bags, starts packing:: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure> :::holds back a sneeze::: Retor EtoK: DErvKYele: I don't know what it was... sounded kinda like a snort... TMariLocke: % ::stretches casually, looking around for a likely mark:: Retor EtoK: 'm nt sr. . . strng, thgh. Ilia tReki: ::sets a bag down on the desk and gets out her wallet and key:: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure> :::raises disruptor rifle:: DErvKYele: ::shrugs it off:: Ael tVecj: % ::spots a bar, decides shes thirsty:: DErvKYele: Come on. DErvKYele: ::continues walking:: Ilia tReki: ::or equivalent thereof, anyway:: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure> :::aims at K'Yele::: Retor EtoK: ::ccdntll trps Kl b stppng n shlc:: TMariLocke: % ::a waiter spills a tray of drinks in T'Mari's lap:: Erv tResan: <::tosses vowels at Retor:: ----====aeiouy > Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure>::sneezes as he pulls the trigger, and misses:: TMariLocke: % ::growls, standing up and towering over him:: Ilia tReki: ::sets the others down and takes the appropriate amount of money from her wallet:: DErvKYele: ::sighs, stands:: Watch where you're walk... ::hears fire over him:: Ael tVecj: %:::sits at the bar:: TMariLocke: % ::pulls back a fist to strike, then thinks the better of it and smiles broadly:: DErvKYele: Elements! Take cover! ::ducks:: EtonTrSaal: ::pulls out his wallet, pays the person at the desk for his room:: TMariLocke: % ::stares very hard at the waiter...he begins to tremble:: Ael tVecj: %::leans back wearily:: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure> :::curses::: Erv tResan: ::finishes packing her clothes:: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure> ::retreats Retor EtoK: Wht? Ilia tReki: ::shoves her wallet back into a bag and picks them back up:: TMariLocke: % ::watches with delight as he collapses to the floor, blood running from his ears:: Erv tResan: ::sits down at her computer, browses:: DErvKYele: Tell me you saw it? Ilia tReki: Alright.. now.. to the port.. ::smiles:: Retor EtoK: Wht? TMariLocke: % ::sits back down and calmly picks up her drink:: Ael tVecj: %:::hears a thump, looks around:: DErvKYele: Someone fired a disruptor at me! Ael tVecj: %::feels naseous:: Retor EtoK: Hv y bn drnkng? EtonTrSaal: ::smiles at Ilia. Doesn't want to seem cheauvenistic(spelling), so doesn't ask again:: DErvKYele: If it hadn't been for you tripping me, I'd be dead right now! EtonTrSaal: Ok. Lead the way. DErvKYele: Elements, you didn't see it? Retor EtoK: H. . . y'r wlcm, _ gss. Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure 2> You failed. ::shoots Shadowy Figure::: Retor EtoK: N. Retor EtoK: Ilia tReki: ::leads out:: Ilia tReki: Um.. would you mind waving for the taxi..? TMariLocke: % ::flashes a sheepish grin at the high-ranking officer down the bar and takes another sip:: Retor EtoK: Wht hppnd? DErvKYele: ::continues walking very carefully now:: Ael tVecj: % ::gives T'Mari a *very* polite smile, avoids eye contact:: EtonTrSaal: ::giggles:: Sure. Eirl tKaen: ::rols over, waking herself up:: DErvKYele: I don't know, someone shot at me. That's all I know... DErvKYele: I need some cover... I'll meet you back at your house. EtonTrSaal: ::makes as if to jump in front of a Taxi, but not actually in danger, making it stop:: Erv tResan: ::plugs in her multicorder, downloads some things:: Retor EtoK: _ hrd smthng, bt ddn't s. Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure 2> :::gets K'Yele in his sights:: DErvKYele: ::decides they are watching him:: TMariLocke: % ::laughs to herself, shaking her head:: Erv tResan: ::stands, looks around:: Retor EtoK: R y sr y'r llrght? EtonTrSaal: ::opens the door:: Thank you for stopping... Ilia tReki: ::glances at him::shakes her head:: Good thing that works.. DErvKYele: ::scratches flash paper, which flashes, runs away in the flash:: TMariLocke: % ::orders another mai-tai...and one for the lady at the end:: DErvKYele: ::looks like he disappeared:: EtonTrSaal: Ie. I can jump out of the way, if I have to. ::smiles:: DErvKYele: Retor EtoK: Kl? Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure 2> ::blinded by the flash, curses:: EtonTrSaal: ::talks to the driver:: Eirl tKaen: ::watches Lera pack:: Ilia tReki: So that's why you pack so light.. Erv tResan: ::puts the rest of her things from the ship in the other bag:: Retor EtoK: ::scrtchs hd:: EtonTrSaal: ::takes some of her bags and puts them in the trunk:: Ael tVecj: % ::startled, looks up at T'Mari with a feral smile:: Retor EtoK: S wht shrlv ds t y? DErvKYele: ::sneaks toward Retor's house in the shadows:: EtonTrSaal: ::smiles:: Well, one reason. Ael tVecj: % Thanks. ::takes a sip of the drink that arrives:: Ilia tReki: ::puts the rest in:: Thanks. ::smiles:: Erv tResan: ::glances over at the computer, sees it's not done yet:: Ilia tReki: ::climbs into the back:: EtonTrSaal: Welcome. ::smiels back:: EtonTrSaal: ::gent in next to her:: Erv tResan: ::gets a suitcase, walks into her children's room:: TMariLocke: % ::salutes with her drink:: You're most welcome. EtonTrSaal: ::tells the driver to go to the port:: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure 2> ::scowls at Retor still there:: Not you... Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure 2> ::;vanishes:: Erv tResan: ::puts their things into the suitcase, closes it:: Retor EtoK: Wht? Erv tResan: ::sets the suitcase by her bags:: Retor EtoK: Whr'd y g? Eirl tKaen: ::helps lera with the packing for the children:: Ael tVecj: % ::glances at the body again, pondering:: Erv tResan: ::looks over at Eirl, sees she's awake:: EtonTrSaal: ::smiles at her:: This was a nice break. Erv tResan: ::smiles at her:: Retor EtoK: ::ctchs tx hm:: EtonTrSaal: Eirl tKaen: ::smiles back, then her smile turns mischevious:: Retor EtoK: ACTN: Srns. Ael tVecj: Erv tResan: What? Retor EtoK: Srgnt> Pll r vr! Ilia tReki: ::nods:: Just wish I could've showed you more of the sights.. TMariLocke: % ::a little boy with his mother's fiery red hair and pointed ears runs up to T'Mari:: Retor EtoK: ::tx plls vr:: Ilia tReki: ::smiles:: EtonTrSaal: Well, perhaps another time. Retor EtoK: Srgnt> Wht sms t b th prblm? Rtr? EtonTrSaal: I had fun tough. ::smiles:: Retor EtoK: Srgnt> Ths dlnqnts nvr gv p! Ael tVecj: %::sees the smaller version of the lady::Oh..well. ::goes back to her drink:: Retor EtoK: M. . . jln tr, Srgnt. EtonTrSaal: Eirl tKaen: ::moves out of the line of sight of the kids and pulls some things out of her pocket:: DErvKYele: ::pulls out disruptor from compartment inside jacket:: TMariLocke: % ::scoops the boy up and places him in her lap:: Retor EtoK: ::qckl ps tx nd gllvnts ff hme:: DErvKYele: ::keeps alert, even in the shadows:: EtonTrSaal: <::has no idea of anyhtign Retor's saying::> Retor EtoK: <--- js sd n ST wrd> Eirl tKaen: I have a way to keep them from getting in the way too much as we try to get stuff done on th Ael tVecj: Erv tResan: ::raises an eyebrow:: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure 2> :::meets up with the other Shadowy men:: Eirl tKaen: new ship ::gestures toward the cheap but fun new toys she had in her pocket:: TMariLocke: % So, what did we find for mommy this time, Symon? ::grins down at the little imp:: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure 2> He slipped through our fingers... Ael tVecj: % ::eavesdrops:: EtonTrSaal: I'm releived we got the same ship... Retor EtoK: Erv tResan: ::giggles:: I think they'll like those... EtonTrSaal: I hope more of the old crew got it. Erv tResan: ::kisses her:: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure n> Pervad's going to have our heads... Eirl tKaen: ::kisses back:: DErvKYele: ::hears voices:: Ilia tReki: ::nods:: Me too.. it would be nice.. although we got pretty lucky as it is... TMariLocke: % ::laughs again as he pulls out pocketsful of trinkets:: Erv tResan: Have you packed yet? DErvKYele: ::hides against side of a building:: Retor EtoK: ::hds twrd hs; hs strng fllng h's bng wtchd:: Eirl tKaen: Even if they don't, somethign new will be enough to keep them amused for a while EtonTrSaal: Ie, ie. ::sighs:: Erv tResan: ::smiles:: Retor EtoK: Eirl tKaen: ::nods, looks over at a suitcase full of clothes and a small box:: TMariLocke: % Nice work...but remember, no more of this on the ship. We have to behave ourselves in the TMariLocke: military. DErvKYele: ::inches toward them:: Erv tResan: What's in the box? ::smiles:: Ael tVecj: %::shakes head:: EtonTrSaal: Retor EtoK: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure n> Why the XO? t'Vecj's the legend... Retor EtoK: ::rchs n pckt fr kys; rngs drbll:: EtonTrSaal: ::sees the driver stop at the spaceport:: Ael tVecj: Pervad> :::appears:: Why? Why? Erv tResan: Eirl? EtonTrSaal: ::pays the person, opens the door:: DErvKYele: DErvKYele: <:)> Erv tResan: <::giggle::> EtonTrSaal: DErvKYele: ::furrows brow:: Pervad? Ael tVecj: Ael tVecj: Eirl tKaen: Oh... some records, diaries, books... TMariLocke: Ilia tReki: ::glances out the window::climbs out after Eton:: Retor EtoK: K'l! Whr n Ayrn ar y? EtonTrSaal: >Ok.> Erv tResan: ::nods:: Erv tResan: Anything else you need to pack? EtonTrSaal: ::gets out, opens the trunk:: Eirl tKaen: a necklace my parents gave me as a child EtonTrSaal: ::pulls out all of the bags:: Erv tResan: ::smiles:: Ilia tReki: ::pulls out her bags and tries to arrange them again:: Eirl tKaen: not that I can think of. Just the kids stuff Ael tVecj: % ::slides over to T'Mari::Odd to see an officer teaching her child such skills... Retor EtoK: +COM+ Rtr t tVcj! Erv tResan: I've gotten most of it, except what's in their cribs. EtonTrSaal: ::tatakes a couple to carrw with his:: Ael tVecj: +Retor+ What is it? EtonTrSaal: ::sticks his tounge out at her:: Erv tResan: I'm going to go make sure I have all my stuff... TMariLocke: % ::smiles sweetly at Ael:: Never know when they'll come in handy...and besides, I'm not a Erv tResan: ::goes back into the other room:: Retor EtoK: +COM+ K'l dspprd! TMariLocke: real officer. Ael tVecj: Pervad> K'Yele's the dangerous one...he still has *ideas* Ilia tReki: ::shakes her head to herself:: Hmph.. Ilia tReki: ::closes the trunk and heads in:: Ael tVecj: Pervad> I want them to rescue the kid, not listen to Congress. Retor EtoK: +CM+ W wr tgthr n _ str nd h vnshd Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure n> :::blank looks:: TMariLocke: % And I haven't been a half-a**ed one for more than a few days. Eirl tKaen: I fully intendto keep food, liquid, and candy handy while we are getting settled Retor EtoK: +CM+ Frst h sd h ws sht t, thn vnshd! Erv tResan: ::giggles:: Ael tVecj: +Retor+ disappeared? Find him. ::scowls:: Contact Lera. Erv tResan: ::walks around the room, making sure she has everything:: EtonTrSaal: I'd do that for anyone with so much to carry, and me with so little. Retor EtoK: +CM+ __ Ael tVecj: +Retor+ If he's dead...so are you. Retor EtoK: +CM+ SSj-h EtonTrSaal: I think the terminal is that way... DErvKYele: ::decides a confrontation would not be a good idea:: Retor EtoK: +CM+ Lr? Ael tVecj: % So who died to give you that uniform? ::smirks:: Ael tVecj: % ::offers hand:: I'm Enarrain Ael'vna t'Vecj. A Real officer. TMariLocke: % You don't really want an answer to that, do you? ::winks:: Ilia tReki: ::turns around and heads in the right direction:):: TMariLocke: % Actually, it was issued to me. EtonTrSaal: ::follows her:: EtonTrSaal: ::coughs:: Um... Retor EtoK: +CM+ Rtr t Lr? Cm n, Lr! Erv tResan: ::goes over to her comlink:: Retor? Ael tVecj: % You're waiting for a transport, then? Ael tVecj: % ::smiles at the child, baring teeth:: DErvKYele: ::waits for more answers to questions he didn't know yet:: Retor EtoK: +CM+ Whr r y? Erv tResan: +com+ At my house... why? Retor EtoK: +CM+ W nd t fnd K'l! TMariLocke: % Yes...to my new assignment. ::Symon bares his teeth back at Ael, then offers her a ring:: Retor EtoK: +CM+ H's gn! Erv tResan: +com+ You lost him? Retor EtoK: +CM+ _ hd nthng t d wth t!~ Retor EtoK: +CM+ H jst dspprd Ilia tReki: ..any idea where we're heading..? ::smiles:: Eirl tKaen: Erv tResan: +com+ What do you want me to do about it? Retor EtoK: Retor EtoK: +CM+ Lr, L tld m t wrk wth y t fnd hm EtonTrSaal: I think so. Could we stop and get something to drink fist? EtonTrSaal: I'm parched. Ael tVecj: % ::accepts the ring::Thy thank you. Ael tVecj: % ::slides it onto my wedding finger::Perfect fit. Ael tVecj: % I'm waiting for a new assignment too...:::t'Vecj's attempt a small talk:: Erv tResan: +com+ Where are you? Ilia tReki: ::nods:: I wouldn't be opposed to that.. ::looks around for what presents itself as a bar:: TMariLocke: % Symon> ::innocent, impish little smile:: DErvKYele: ::coughs almost silently:: Retor EtoK: +CM+ T m hs; Gn'Y prvnc Ael tVecj: Pervad> It was K'Yele that won at Tragic, not t'Vecj. Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure 2> Oh...so you want someone who just takes orders. Ael tVecj: Pervad> Thats why I have you. Retor EtoK: ::pnt rs prk p. . . :: Retor EtoK: ::lks rnd:: EtonTrSaal: ::smiles, heads towards the bar:: TMariLocke: % Really? Where? ::T'Mari's even worse attempt:: Erv tResan: +com+ Where'd you lose K'Yele? Ilia tReki: ::almost saw that..::heads after him:: Ael tVecj: % ::twists ring idlely:: Thats classified. ::winks:: Retor EtoK: +CM+ T dwntwn Eirl tKaen: ::hearing half a conversation over the com:: Ael tVecj: % But I'm leaving on the RES Camel Erv tResan: +com+ Should I meet you somewhere? Retor EtoK: +CM+ MM. . . _ dnn TMariLocke: % The Camel? ::ears perk up:: Coincidence...so am I. EtonTrSaal: %::see's t'Vecj sitting there, walks up to her and salutes:: Retor EtoK: +CM+ Whr d y wnt? Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure 2> ::hears a cough:: Ael tVecj: Pervad> :::fears discovery and vanishes::: DErvKYele: ::shakes his head seeing look on SF2's face:: Ael tVecj: Shadowy Figure n> Spread out! TMariLocke: % ::grins, patting Symon's head:: Erv tResan: +com+ What did the enarrain say? Retor EtoK: +CM+ T cntct y! Ilia tReki: % ::blinks::wonders why she's missing so much::walks up behind::waves:: EtonTrSaal: Erv tResan: +com+ Then what? Ael tVecj: % :::surprised:: DErvKYele: ::places flashpaper on ground:: Ael tVecj: % Who wrote your orders? Retor EtoK: +CM+ _ d tctcl; y'r th smrt n! Wht d y thnk? DErvKYele: ::steps away silently:: TMariLocke: % Now that, I'm afraid, *is* classified. DErvKYele: ::takes rock, tosses it at paper:: Retor EtoK: ::ss flsh:: Wht n Ayrrn wa tht? Erv tResan: +com+ I'll pick you up at your house in forty-five minutes... how's that? TMariLocke: % But there should be a copy waiting on the Enarrain's desk. Retor EtoK: +CM+ K. DErvKYele: ::the whole bundle flashes into a burning cinder of starlike proportions:: Ael tVecj: % :::looks her over::: I guess we'll find out soon enough. Erv tResan: +com+ See you then. EtonTrSaal: %::waits for t'Vecj to acknowledge him:: Retor EtoK: ::tmprrl blndd:: Erv tResan: ::closes the link:: Erv tResan: ::sighs:: Eirl? Ael tVecj: % :::sees Eton::: tr'Saal! Jolan tru. Ael tVecj: % How was your...vacation? Ilia tReki: ::glances around::finds an empty stool at the bar and puts her bags on them:: Ilia tReki: % EtonTrSaal: %Jolan Tru, rekkhai. Retor EtoK: +CM+ Rtr t Kl. Pls cm n, f nt vrbll thn thrgh tlpth! Eirl tKaen: ie? Ael tVecj: %::watches t'Reki with quiet amusement, glad she's still with us...such as she is:: <;)> DErvKYele: ::as the shadowy figures run after the flash, tails Pervad:: DErvKYele: ~~Retor, not now!~~ Retor EtoK: +CM+ Thy cn't vrhr wht y thnk t me! Erv tResan: Retor and I have to go find K'Yele... he's disappeared. Retor EtoK: th: Whr r y? Ael tVecj: % t'Reki, tr'Saal, this is...eh..::glances at T'Mari:: She'll be with us on the Camel. EtonTrSaal: %:::glances at Ilia, then back at Ael:: Good, actually... Retor EtoK: th: R y ll rght? Ael tVecj: +Retor+ Found him yet? Ilia tReki: % <;)> ::smiles at them both:: Jolan tru. TMariLocke: % T'Mari Locke. ::nods at the newcomers:: EtonTrSaal: %Permission to aska frank question, rekkhai? Retor EtoK: th: tVcj wll blm m f y dsppr! Ael tVecj: Pervad> ::spots his flitter up ahead, pants like the fat oaf he is:: DErvKYele: ~~Ie, but not now!~~ Ael tVecj: % Ie, tr'Saal... Retor EtoK: +COM+ H cmmnctd wth m tlpthcll. Erv tResan: ::looks over at the computer, sees it's almost done:: EtonTrSaal: ::smiles at T'mari, nods in greeting:: Retor EtoK: +CM+ H ss h's llrght, bt wn't s mr fr nw. EtonTrSaal: Have any others been assigned to the Camel, as Ilia and I have? Retor EtoK: +CM+ H smms frntc, lk h's bng prsd. Erv tResan: ::looks around the closet, then the bathroom, gets everything she needs:: DErvKYele: ~~If I don't make it back, tell her the nebula has burned out...~~ Erv tResan: ::packs it:: DErvKYele: ~~I think she'll understand...~~ Erv tResan: ::looks over at Eirl:: Ael tVecj: %+Retor+ And Lera and her...family? TMariLocke: % ::ruffles her fingers through her short, spiky red hair...takes another sip of her drink:: Ael tVecj: % :::looks impatiently at tr'Saal:: Retor EtoK: +CM+ Sh's cmng t hlp m n fw mnts. Erv tResan: ::finishes walking around the house, gets a last few things, finishes packing:: Eirl tKaen: ::has everything, she thinks, but naturally has forgotten her tooth brush and wont' discover Eirl tKaen: that until far too late:: Ael tVecj: &+Retor+ Acknowledged. Retor EtoK: th: Kp n tch? Erv tResan: EtonTrSaal: DErvKYele: ::glad he is wearing dark clothes, continues tailing Pervad:: Ael tVecj: &::nods to t'Reki to get my luggage too:: Erv tResan: Eirl? Ael tVecj: Pervad> :::gets to his flitter, leans against it:: DErvKYele: ~~I can't... physical exertion...~~ Ael tVecj: Pervad> ::calls into the air:::What do you want? Ilia tReki: % ::blinks::glances at the rather sizeable suitcase:: Eirl tKaen: ie? Retor EtoK: th: _ mn tmrrw nd th d ftr nd whtvr. EtonTrSaal: ::steps past Ilia and pick up the suitcase himself:: EtonTrSaal: % DErvKYele: ~~You would like to know, wouldn't you, Pervad.~~ Ilia tReki: % (wEton) Um.. could you grab a few of my bags for a bit..? Ael tVecj: % :::looks powerful in front of the attractive spikey one:: Erv tResan: Get the kids into the shuttle... I'm done packing... Ilia tReki: % Or.. hand me yours.. ::smiles:: Erv tResan: I told Retor I'd meet him at his house. Ael tVecj: % :::blinks::: EtonTrSaal: (w) I'll take this, if it's ok? Ael tVecj: Eirl tKaen: sure DErvKYele: Erv tResan: ::goes into her children's room:: Ael tVecj: Pervad> ::blinks::: DErvKYele: TMariLocke: % ::stares at two waiters for a moment...they drop their trays and pick up her luggage:: Eirl tKaen: ::grabs two, brings them out, straps them in, returns for more:: Ael tVecj: Pervad> ::quickly climbs into his flitter and begins launch sequence:: Erv tResan: ::gets everything out of their cribs as Eirl puts them in the shuttle:: EtonTrSaal: %::still waiting for Ael to answer:: Eirl tKaen: ::repeats as necessary:: Ilia tReki: % ::watches the three dive for the same case:: Erv tResan: ::packs everything:: Ael tVecj: % ::tries not to look too startled at T'Mari:: Retor EtoK: ::rlzs tht h m hv bn tlkng t K'l's nm; mmdtl shts-p:: Erv tResan: Ready, e'lev? EtonTrSaal: %::grunts slightly, as the luggage is heavy:: Eirl tKaen: ::grabs stuff, loads it in the back;: DErvKYele: ::grabs onto flitter, holds on for the ride:: Ael tVecj: Sure, take it. Eirl tKaen: ie, are you? Ael tVecj: Retor EtoK: CTN> Rtr's lggg s pckd nd n hs hnd Erv tResan: Take a look around the house... make sure you haven't forgotten anything. ::smiles:: EtonTrSaal: TMariLocke: % ::smiles at Ael, holding her son's hand with the glazed-eyed waiters behind her:: Ael tVecj: & 15. Ilia tReki: % ::gathers up all her bags and Eton's:: Ael tVecj: %::glances at T'Mari::Counting those two. Ael tVecj: Erv tResan: ::walks around one last time, sees she has everything:: EtonTrSaal: ::smiles at Ilia in thanks:: Eirl tKaen: ::looks around, doesn't find anything to pack:: EtonTrSaal: % EtonTrSaal: %::doesn't remember how many there were to start with:: DErvKYele: ::decides it would be best to make his move in the alley where there are no guards:: Erv tResan: ::gets two of her bags, puts them in the shuttle;: Retor EtoK: < F n f y hv _ rll hrd tm, snd m n M wth th sntnc nd 'll trnslt t fr y> DErvKYele: ::jumps into flitter, points disruptor muzzle at Pervad's jaw:: Jolan Tru... Erv tResan: ::goes back in:: Ael tVecj: Pervad> ::nearly swerves:: TMariLocke: % ::leans down and Symon scrambles up for a piggyback ride:: DErvKYele: I don't believe we've been acquainted. Yet you definately seem to hate me. Ael tVecj: % Enjoy a drink while we wait for the others... Ael tVecj: % K'Yele's missing... DErvKYele: I would like to know what. DErvKYele: Ilia tReki: % ::blinks at t'Vecj's statement:: Retor EtoK: Ael tVecj: Pervad> Its all about politics, boy. Erv tResan: Ready, Eirl? Ael tVecj: Pervad> You're not military material. EtonTrSaal: %Uh, Ie. DErvKYele: ::slips finger to small button on communicator, records:: Eirl tKaen: ie Ilia tReki: % ::Glances at all the bags and wonders if she was talking to them..:: EtonTrSaal: TMariLocke: % ::orders a fruit punch for her son, and another mai-tai for herself:: Ael tVecj: Pervad> You endanger my missions. And t'Vecj's life. Eirl tKaen: ::heads out, straps in:: Retor EtoK: Retor EtoK: DErvKYele: How? TMariLocke: Ael tVecj: % ::wonders if T'Mari's 'friends' would take the luggage onto the Camel:: Erv tResan: Picks up Eirl's bag and the box, puts it in the shuttle:: You forgot these. ::smiles:: Erv tResan: ::goes back in:: EtonTrSaal: Retor EtoK: <:-)> Eirl tKaen: Erv tResan: <::shrugs::> Eirl tKaen: Erv tResan: ::sees the computer's done, unplugs her multicorder:: Ael tVecj: Pervad> How? ::gets angry:: DErvKYele: One example, please. Erv tResan: ::shuts down her computer:: Ael tVecj: Pervad> Your parents were traitors. You're one step away. Eirl tKaen: thanks for grabbing them Erv tResan: ::gets her suitcase, goes outside:: DErvKYele: ::keeps a very level tone of voice:: TMariLocke: % ~They'd be happy to, rekkhai.~ ::the waiters silently pickup as much luggage as they can TMariLocke: carry:: Erv tResan: ::puts it in the shuttle, puts her multicorder in her bag:: Ael tVecj: Pervad> One day you'll find that doing whats right isnt doing what the galae wants... Retor EtoK: ::twddls thmbs n ntcptn; pndrs th mn thngs thr r t pndr:: Ael tVecj: Pervad> And everything will fail. DErvKYele: You.... you..::voice wavers:: How do you know about my parents? TMariLocke: % Where do you want it taken? ::grins:: EtonTrSaal: ::flags down the server person:: Get me something cheap. I don't care, just no alcohol. Erv tResan: ::locks the door to her house, gets in the shuttle:: EtonTrSaal: % Ael tVecj: % ::chuckles:: Just put them in the hallways of the living quarters. Ilia tReki: % ::gives up her bags without too much pause:: Erv tResan: +com+ Retor, we're just about to leave. Ilia tReki: % ::settles on her staked out stool:: Retor EtoK: ::rds sm ptr:: Tws brllg nd th slth tbs dd gr nd gmbl n th wb Ael tVecj: %Waiter> :::brings Eton a glass of water:: Retor EtoK: +CM+ Ssj-h Eirl tKaen: I'm going to miss this house. I like it here TMariLocke: % ::nods...the waiters head for the door:: Erv tResan: ::smiles:: So do I. Ael tVecj: % :::paces:: +Retor+ Report, report. Erv tResan: ::starts the shuttle, heads to Retor's house:: TMariLocke: % They'll take care of it. Retor EtoK: LL mms wr th brgrvs nd th mmrth's otgrb. Retor EtoK: +CM+ __? EtonTrSaal: %::turns towards Ilia, smiles, shrugs:: Ael tVecj: % :::smiles evenly at T'Mari:: Thank you. Ael tVecj: Pervad> :::narrows eyes:: I know more about you than you do. Erv tResan: +com+ I didn't get that, Retor... Ilia tReki: % ::smiles to herself::orders a glass of tea:: Cheers.. Retor EtoK: +CM+ Ssj-h, Lr. 'm wtng nw. Ael tVecj: Pervad> :::cools down:: Shall I take you to the space port? Erv tResan: +com+ I'll be there as soon as I can... Ael tVecj: DErvKYele: ::tries to kep his cool:: And because my parents were traitors... what does that have to do Retor EtoK: +CM+ K. DErvKYele: with me? EtonTrSaal: %::acceps the unidentified juice the person brings, pays for it:: DErvKYele: Erv tResan: +com+ About forty minutes... ::closes the link:: Erv tResan: ::sighs:: EtonTrSaal: %::takes a sip, winces:: Ael tVecj: Pervad> Whether you know it or not...you're one too. DErvKYele: Pervad, I will have answers. Why did you try to have me killed? Ilia tReki: % ::tries not to choke on too much of her tea::chuckles to herself:: Retor EtoK: <--- dd M tVcj> Ael tVecj: Pervad> ::gets frusterated and yanks him into the passenger seat:: Erv tResan: You okay, Eirl? DErvKYele: ::keeps the gun on him:: Retor EtoK: ::cntns ptr: Bwr th jbjb brd nd shn th frms bndrsntch EtonTrSaal: %um...I really should've specified... Retor EtoK: H tk hs vrpl swrd n hnd, lng tm th mnxms f h sght Ael tVecj: Pervad> It doesnt matter. It failed. You succeeded. Erv tResan: +com+ Retor? Ael tVecj: Pervad> Your new mission is starting...I wont try again. Eirl tKaen: ::nods:: I'm just nervous about this ship. I hope we're with the others Retor EtoK: Nd rstd h b th tm tm tr, nd std _ whl n thght Ael tVecj: Pervad> Trust me. DErvKYele: Succeeded in what? Why did you do this? Erv tResan: Me too... Retor EtoK: +CM+ Lr? Ael tVecj: % :::pounds Ilia on the back::: Eirl tKaen: And if we aren't, I'm nervous about who they are Erv tResan: ::watches the screen as a pie falls on Retor:: DErvKYele: Pervad, I don't know the first thing about you. Erv tResan: ::giggles:: DErvKYele: You know everythign about me. Ael tVecj: % T'Mari, this is my Daise'Engineer, Ilia t'Reki, and her assistant, Eton tr'Saal. Retor EtoK: Nd s n mphsh tht h std. . . Hy! EtonTrSaal: %::pushes the glass away, glares at it:::: DErvKYele: You tried to have me killed for a crime, Retor EtoK: Wht ws tht fr? DErvKYele: which as I see, I haven't committed yet, Ilia tReki: % ::rewinds far enough to have "::nods to Eton and smiles to herself::" in time:: Erv tResan: +com+ What? DErvKYele: and don't plan to commit! Retor EtoK: ::lcks chps:: Mng? TMariLocke: % ::smiles pleasantly at the two:: DErvKYele: I am not going to trust you! EtonTrSaal: %::nods at T'Mari:: Ilia tReki: % ::smiles and nods to T'Mari again:: Retor EtoK: +CM+ Y sd "Rtr" s _ sd "Lr" EtonTrSaal: 5::smiles at her:: EtonTrSaal: % Ael tVecj: Pervad> :::lands the flitter at the space port:: Retor EtoK: Wr dd y gt _ mng p frm? Retor EtoK: Drng ths ssn! Retor EtoK: T mst hv bn xpnsv! Ael tVecj: Pervad> :::looks at him coolly:: You're even more dangerous because you dont *get it.* Retor EtoK: Erv tResan: +com+ A what? Ael tVecj: Pervad> If Adrift goes bad... the heat won't fall on me. I swear. Retor EtoK: +CM+ Mng p! EtonTrSaal: % A pleasure. Anf you are...? Erv tResan: +com+ What kind of pie? Retor EtoK: +CM+ Y dppd _ mng p n m hd, DErvKYele: ::punches him very hard in the jaw:: Make me get it. Retor EtoK: bt t's dlcs! Ael tVecj: Pervad> ::rubs his finely chisled cheek:: EtonTrSaal: Manf=and> TMariLocke: % Security, last I heard. Ael tVecj: Pervad> Get out of my flitter. +tVecj+ Your XO is outside. EtonTrSaal: %Ie, Rekkhai. Retor EtoK: +CM+ Mng! Ael tVecj: % ::blinks at the comm::: Erv tResan: +com+ Meringue? Retor EtoK: +CM+ Dn't y knw wht _ mng s? Retor EtoK: +CM+N! DErvKYele: ::gets out of the flitter, a very hating look on his face:: Ael tVecj: % Eton, fetch him. DErvKYele: ::turns away, starts walking, smiles inwardly:: Retor EtoK: +CM+ Mng . . . _ trpcl frt EtonTrSaal: %Fetch who? DErvKYele: ::taps communicator to stop recording:: Ael tVecj: %::smiles at T'Mari::They're usually easier to keep track of...security...welll, I guess Retor EtoK: +CM+ _ rl trpcl flvr Ael tVecj: % that'll be your job. Erv tResan: +com+ A mango pie? Ael tVecj: % K'Yele. Retor EtoK: +CM+ __ EtonTrSaal: %Where is he? TMariLocke: % Unless I'm needed elsewhere... Erv tResan: +com+ I didn't know what kind it was... DErvKYele: ::enters spaceport:: Retor EtoK: +CM+ Wll, t ws dlcs Erv tResan: ::watches another pie fall on him:: Ael tVecj: % Outside...err..there. ::points through the glass door:: Retor EtoK: :grbs twl:: DErvKYele: %::searches for group:: DErvKYele: %::sees them through the glass:: Erv tResan: ::smiles at Eirl:: Eirl tKaen: ::smiels back:: Ilia tReki: % ::watches the goings-on, quietly sipping her tea:: Erv tResan: Enjoying this? ::giggle:: Ael tVecj: % ::squints at K'Yele:: EtonTrSaal: %::stands:: Ie, Rekkhai. ::goes where he is pointed to go:: DErvKYele: %::walks to them, walks directly to t'Vecj:: TMariLocke: % ::puts Symon down, since he's getting restless and squirmy:: Ael tVecj: % You look like Arreinye, Daise'Erei'Riov. Retor EtoK: Na Ilia tReki: % ::smiles to herself again::pats Eton on the back:: Not your day today.. DErvKYele: % Pervad wants me killed. As far as I can tell, he hired a half-dozen hit men to do it. Ilia tReki: % ::smiles at him:: Eirl tKaen: ::nods:: EtonTrSaal: %::turns as K'Yele walks right past him, sighs:: DErvKYele: Two tried. Ael tVecj: % ::blinks, speechless::: Eirl tKaen: DErvKYele: % I managed to get to Pervad, and had a little chat with him. Ael tVecj: % You...seem to be alright. EtonTrSaal: %::sighs, smiles back at Ilia:: Na, not my year. Not my lifetime. Retor EtoK: EtonTrSaal: Oh well. Retor EtoK: Erv tResan: ::arrives at Retor's house, lands the shuttle:: Ael tVecj: Retor EtoK: DErvKYele: % Listen to the last few siuren... DErvKYele: %I recorded it. Retor EtoK: Ilia tReki: % Oh, now, now.. ::orders another cup of tea::pushes it to him:: Ael tVecj: % Okay. EtonTrSaal: %::tired and confused, rests his head i his hand and tunes out the world:: Retor EtoK: Lr? Ilia tReki: % ::half-listening to the conversation three people down from herself:: DErvKYele: % If Adrift goes bad... the heat won't fall on me. I swear. Erv tResan: Hmm? Eirl tKaen: DErvKYele: %::playing:: DErvKYele: %::stops:: EtonTrSaal: %Eh? Oh, hann'yyo, Ilia. ::smiles weakly at her:: Erv tResan: <----====|} ::at Eirl::> TMariLocke: % ::Symon runs off again:: ::yells after him:: Be back by our departure time! Ilia tReki: % ::pats him on the back again:: Na, na.. ::smiles:: DErvKYele: %That was Pervad. I also have enough here to bring an attempted murder charge on him. Ael tVecj: %::chuckles at the kid, despite herself:: EtonTrSaal: %%::drinks some of the tea, smiles at her, a bit more strongly:: DErvKYele: % I'm not going to. Retor EtoK: Retor EtoK: <_ thnk t vrs> DErvKYele: % I have other plans. Erv tResan: Retor? Ael tVecj: %t'Reki, make sure everyone gets aboard. Let Retor know we have the XO. Retor EtoK: __? EtonTrSaal: %I'm just not feeling well. Thanks for helping. Ael tVecj: %:::indicates K'Yele should follow her, walks out into the lobby:: Ilia tReki: % ::nods:: Ie, rekkhai.. DErvKYele: % But I need you to look into this "Adrift" thing. Is that okay? Erv tResan: Shall we go find K'Yele? TMariLocke: % ::winks at Ae:: Hey, maybe you'll get another ring out of it. DErvKYele: %::follows:: Retor EtoK: Hv _ tld y th ntr str yt? Ilia tReki: % ::smiles at Eton:: Of course. Ael tVecj: % ::chuckles over her shoulder:: EtonTrSaal: %What am I to be doing now? Ael tVecj: %::turns grave as they leave the bar:: Daise'Erei'Riov... Ael tVecj: %K'Yele... Ilia tReki: % ::finishes her tea and hands the cup back::stands:: See you aboard. ::smiles:: Retor EtoK: Lt me tll th whl thng EtonTrSaal: %::wonders what Ael's chuckling about:: DErvKYele: % Ie? Ael tVecj: % You're saying Senator Pervad...one of the most powerful Eirl tKaen: Erv tResan: <:)> Retor EtoK: W wr n _ shp Retor EtoK: <:-)> Ael tVecj: % statemen in ch'Rihan...ordered you killed? % EtonTrSaal: %::smiles back:: Ilia tReki: % ::walks out the doors and heads to the ship's dock:: EtonTrSaal: %::finishes his tea also:: Retor EtoK: nd _ cght p t hm Ael tVecj: % Because of Adrift? Erv tResan: Why don't you tell me in the shuttle? DErvKYele: % That is what I am saying. I have proof on this tape. Retor EtoK: nd w hdd fr m hs whn h strtd ctng fnn EtonTrSaal: DErvKYele: % You've heard of it? Erv tResan: Do you have your bags? Retor EtoK: Nd h sd smn ws chsng sftr hm EtonTrSaal: %::stands there, has no idea what he's supposed to do:: Ael tVecj: % ::stops:: You're here. You confronted Pervad. Retor EtoK: ::hldng bgs:: Ael tVecj: % ::shakes head:: You saw the assassians. Eirl tKaen: <::not even really trying to understand Retor anymore::> Erv tResan: Ready to go? Retor EtoK: nd smn ws shtng hm Ael tVecj: % ::takes his arm::: You won. DErvKYele: % Right, right, right, right. Ilia tReki: % ::walks up to the door leading into the ship and stands to the side::makes a mental note.. Erv tResan: They shot him? Retor EtoK: nd thn h tk t _ flsh sht Retor EtoK: H sd s, Ilia tReki: % .. of anyone that goes in:: Retor EtoK: bt _ ddn't s Retor EtoK: Nd h tk t _ flsh sht nd dspprd EtonTrSaal: %::figures he should probably just go to the ship:: Erv tResan: ::gets in the shuttle:: Retor EtoK: Nd _ trd t cntct hm wth tlpth Retor EtoK: bt h sd t ws t strnng DErvKYele: % Pervad originally said, "I want them finding the kid, not listening to Congress," or Retor EtoK: Cn y tr t cntct hm? DErvKYele: something along those lines. Retor EtoK: Myb t wld b sr wth _ rl tlpth. Eirl tKaen: ::playing with children and tribbles- simple creatures that she understood:: Ael tVecj: % I want a transcript of everything you heard. Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>Begin Sim<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>Begin Sim<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>Begin Sim<<<<<<<<<<<<<< TMariLocke: % ::feels around for her son:: ~~Symon! Come back to the bar, we're getting on the ship.~~ Retor EtoK: ? Ael tVecj: Eirl tKaen: Ael tVecj: Eirl tKaen: DErvKYele: <::chuckles::> Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>Contra Begin Sim<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Ael tVecj: >>>>>>>>>>>>>Contra Begin Sim<<<<<<<<<<<<<< TMariLocke: EtonTrSaal: :) Ael tVecj: Erv tResan: +com+ K'Yele? EtonTrSaal: <: > Eirl tKaen: <::laughing at this one::> Retor EtoK: :Hrr vdr:: EtonTrSaal: DErvKYele: Ie, Lera? Retor EtoK: <--- srpsd n n skd fr trnsltn> Erv tResan: +com+ Where are you? Retor EtoK: Dd nn ctch wht _ ws dng bfr Lr pd m? Eirl tKaen: Vaed'rae! Retor EtoK: _ tld y wht t d f y dn't ndrstnd> DErvKYele: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: Eirl tKaen: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: Erv tResan: ::pouts, wants to keep simming:: Retor EtoK: ::hrr vd'r:: Ilia tReki: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: Erv tResan: ::hrrau vaed'rae:: Ael tVecj: Any announcements? Nominations? Whatevers? TMariLocke: ::schleps herself to a standing position:: Retor EtoK: ::rss hnd:: Eirl tKaen: ::raises hand:: Ael tVecj: ::gives Eirl the floor:: Eirl tKaen: Just a complaint. Retor, you are the most obnoxious person I've ever met, and that includes Eirl tKaen: my sister Erv tResan: Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! ::hides:: Eirl tKaen: ::gives back floor:: Ael tVecj: With that...:::shoves vowels back into Retor and hands him the floor:: Retor EtoK: I told you to IM me if you direly needed something translated TMariLocke: ::wonders briefly where she's shoving the vowels, and isn't that painful...:: Ael tVecj: ::cracks knuckles, winks at T'Mari:: Erv tResan: ::doesn't want to know:: Retor EtoK: Did anyone catch Retor EtoK: what I was doing before Lera pied me? TMariLocke: ::shivers and banishes the thought from her mind:: Retor EtoK: Other than tVecj? Ael tVecj: ::had it explained to me:: Eirl tKaen: ::had not a clue:: Erv tResan: Lera never pied you. ::Lera's Innocent Look::» DErvKYele: ::missed it altogether:: Ael tVecj: We do have something of *some* importance to talk about... Ael tVecj: :::mumbles:: Retor EtoK: ::shuts up: DErvKYele: ::didn't know a pieing happened:: Retor EtoK: Mango Ael tVecj: ::enjoys the silence:::hums:: Retor EtoK: We can move on to the important topic now Erv tResan: ::moves next to Eirl, squeezes her hand:: Eirl tKaen: ::squeezes her hand back:: Eirl tKaen: What was he doing, anyhow? Ael tVecj: Arreinye... Erv tResan: ::smiles, listens to the important announcement:: Retor EtoK: Anyone who figures it out, IM me Retor EtoK: and I'll give you an award Ael tVecj: Daise'Erei'Riov, please escort Eton tr'Saal forward. DErvKYele: ::escorts:: Eirl tKaen: ::couldn't understand most of what was said, but had not enough time to IM him:: Eirl tKaen: ::watching closely:: Retor EtoK: EtonTrSaal: Uh, wha? ::tired, has no uidea what's going on:: Ael tVecj: Eton tr'Saal, you are way overdo for a uniform change.. Ael tVecj: ::sniffs:::The stench is getting to us all. EtonTrSaal: Eh? Eirl tKaen: ::laughing:: EtonTrSaal: ::confused:: Ael tVecj: So it is my *distinct* pleasure to promote you to Ne'Arrain. Ael tVecj: Don't screw up. ::nods to K'Yele:: DErvKYele: ::goes backstage, grabs THE BOX, returns:: Eirl tKaen: ::aplauds loudly:: Ael tVecj: <::pounces on Kelsa, covers her in sloppy kisses::> DErvKYele: ::applauds as much as possible with THE BOX in his hand:: Ilia tReki: ::whistles shrilly:: Cmdr Kelsa: <::meeps::> EtonTrSaal: ::smiles, still confused:: Erv tResan: ::claps politely:: Eirl tKaen: ::laughing at the look on Eton's face:: EtonTrSaal: Hann'yyo. Um...I hope to be worthy of it... Ael tVecj: ::gives Eton the floor:: Cmdr Kelsa: <::settles down to watch the ceremony::> Retor EtoK: Yy! EtonTrSaal: ::wonders wht Lera seems so stiff:: TMariLocke: =====)__) <--- a marshmallow for Eton DErvKYele: ::grabs a nice rusty pip... heh heh heh...:: Eirl tKaen: ::looking desperately for excess vowels, missng them:: Ael tVecj: :::folds arms:: DErvKYele: EtonTrSaal: Cmdr Kelsa: DErvKYele: ::hands the pip to Ael:: Ael tVecj: ::pierces Eton's...collar..with the pip:: Retor EtoK: <:-)> DErvKYele: Hey! No fair! TMariLocke: EtonTrSaal: ::smiles, dazed:: DErvKYele: It's like an induction! Ael tVecj: ::knees Eton in the stomach:: Ael tVecj: That betteR? DErvKYele: There we go... ::smiles:: 3/14/98 11:12:41 PM Closing "Hnoiyika 3/14/98"