Session Start: Sat Nov 10 18:54:51 2001
<Billy> "Stiff..."
* Diana winces a little* Sorry to hear...*blinks at MV* Working on the bike?
<MaelstromVertigo> Working on blowing up the bike... its almost to the point of no repair
* Diana cringes* Ah...sorry to hear that too
* MaelstromVertigo nods
<MaelstromVertigo> I need parts, but so far its nothing more than what I can get at a local hardware store
<Diana> Perhaps there is a way to make them..? I somehow doubt they've been invented yet...
* Ladon looks down "What do you need?"
<MaelstromVertigo> well, unless you guys dont have washers, screws and duct tape
<Zack> {{Bad idea...}}
* Diana blinks and looks up* {{Heh?}}
<MaelstromVertigo> yes we still use duct tape
* Diana blinks* ...well...man I wish HLM were here..*smirks* We probably have all of that..
<MaelstromVertigo> it's ok
<MaelstromVertigo> I have all the stuff probally somehwere
* Diana nods* Hai..
<MaelstromVertigo> I'd like to thank you all for letting me stay here
* Diana shrugs a little, slipping her trench off, streatching her forearms out* Iie...it's not a problem..
* Ladon nods "No Prob."
* MaelstromVertigo nods* well, I guess you'd have to live where I'm from to understand, there are strict laws against Reploids staying with humans, and we are treated as second class citizens, all since the maverick outbreaks....
* Diana frowns slightly* Sounds a bit like how mutants are treated here
<MaelstromVertigo> This applies to even Maverick hunters, humans fear even them. No Reploid is above a virus...
<Diana> Geeze..
<MaelstromVertigo> I dont get it, you'd should like the guys who save your butt from destruction than run away without as much as a thank you
<MaelstromVertigo> but I didn't get in the job for thank yous, I do it to protect the humans.
* Ladon nods
* Diana nods* Hai...humans, as well as most other living beings, have the tendancy to fear that which is different...
* MaelstromVertigo puts on his black beret, that has an Rand 72 in the upper right hand corner
* MaelstromVertigo nods
<Ladon> "I was human and my family disowned me just because I turned into this. It's human nature to fear that wich they don't understand."
<MaelstromVertigo> Reploids are really just psuedo humans, but they dont care, we have religious groups pelting us, saying we're spawn of Satan, and how we're going to go to hell because we have no soul...
* Diana nods* Hai...sometimes it just takes being a different human than the rest *shrugs a lil'*
* Diana shakes her head* Ah...religion is a whole nother story.
* Ladon laughs bitterly "You should try being a dragon my friend. Religion's no party for us either."
* MaelstromVertigo nods
* Diana smiles feintly and shrugs slightly* All of us have our battles with popular religion and all that, I am afraid..
* MaelstromVertigo nods and looks up* That's a nice mural
<Ladon> *Smiles* "Thanks"
* MaelstromVertigo stretches and yawns
<Diana> Ah...if you will excuse me a moment...I must go change into my work out gear...no class today so I need to practice here...*smiles a little and starts up the stairs*
* MaelstromVertigo sits down a chair and pops open his plasma buster, poking around in there with a screw driver
* Ladon nods and goes back to painting.
* Shiva walks out of the kitchen
* MaelstromVertigo closes it and leans back in the chair .oO(Maybe I should work out also... I might rust or something, I'm stuck here until I can get my bike fixed and can go hunting for that maverick..)
* Diana comes back down in her gi and hakama, heading into the workout room to stretch on the mats*
* MaelstromVertigo stands up and heads outside and into the alley, uncovering his bike and starts working on it
* Diana picks up a bo-staff, starting a few katas*
* Shiva walks into the workout room
* Diana gives SHiva a smile and a nod as she works..*
* Shiva smiles and nods before getting a bo-staff. She mimicks Diana's moves
* MaelstromVertigo throws down his screw driver and hits the console with his fist as the bike starts up..... MV sweatdrops
* Diana hrmms...and slows down a little, showing Shiva the angles and stuff...*
* MaelstromVertigo walks into the asylum and into his room, removing his beret and putting on his helmet again. He walks to the workout room and pokes his head in Diana I got it working, all it needed was a kick start.
* Shiva nods her head, doing as shwe's shown
* Diana pauses and looks up* Good to hear...so...you're leaving now?
<MaelstromVertigo> if you want me to, I dont want to be a burden
<Diana> You're more than welcome to stay. *smiles at him*
* MaelstromVertigo nods and smiles* Thank you
* MaelstromVertigo eyes Shiva* Hello there, I dont think we've met
* Shiva smiles and extends a hand* "I'm Shiva."
* MaelstromVertigo walks in and shakes it* do you want the long or short introduction? *chuckles*
* Diana chuckles softly, stepping back from the two and resuming her kata*
<MaelstromVertigo> well, in short I'm Maelstrom Vertigo
<MaelstromVertigo> the long one is, I'm Lt. Commander Maelstrom Vertigo of the 72nd air divison of Repliforce
* Shiva smiles and nods
<MaelstromVertigo> its nice to meet you Shiva
<MaelstromVertigo> see ya later Diana, I'm going to go try out my bike
* Diana nods* Enjoy yourself *smiles* Be safe
* MaelstromVertigo nods* thanks
* Diana nods* No problem...*picks up speed 'n stuff*
* MaelstromVertigo walks out of the asylum and gets on his bike, it wobbles abit as it starts to hover, but then stablizes and he speeds off. Picking up elevation he flies across the city looking for the maverick
* MaelstromVertigo returns a while later and lands the bike on the roof. Covering it with a tarp he heads down into the asylum
* Diana's still in the workout room, working this time with her sword, moving with deadly skill*
* MaelstromVertigo walks into the living room and drops on the couch
* DianaManashevitz 's mroe than likely, still in the workout room <G>
<0Bill0y> *goes to the top of the roof to see if he can fly yet*
* MaelstromVertigo is on the couch poking at something mechanical with a screw driver
<Billy> *jumps off, and sees that he can't fly and Diana can see him fall past the workout window, hitting the ground
<Billy> "X.X ouch....."
* DianaManashevitz blinks!
* DianaManashevitz rushes out* ...Billy??
<Billy> "Wings....still stiff...."
<DianaManashevitz> ...I noticed
<Billy> *just lays there*
* DianaManashevitz kneels down..
<DianaManashevitz> Need help...?
<Billy> "UHmmm, I'm not really sure...feeling alot of pain right now..."
<DianaManashevitz> ...I'd imagine so..
<MaelstromVertigo> .oO(I should really find a job or something to pay back Diana for letting me stay here... but I can't go out like this.... maybe if I got some human clothes)
<DianaManashevitz> I'll...call a hospital...think anything's broken?
<Billy> "No...don't call a hospital...they bad..."
* MaelstromVertigo slowly stands up and walks outside
* DianaManashevitz frowns as she examines him as best she can* ...I don't know what else to do..
<Billy> *tries to get up slowly, a couple bones popping* "Oooo, that hurts.."
* MaelstromVertigo runs over* What happened?
* DianaManashevitz cringes and looks up at MV* Billy jumped off the roof...*looks back to Billy* There's a mutant friendly one not far from here, Billy...
<Billy> "I think I'll make it..."
* DianaManashevitz frowns a little..
<MaelstromVertigo> bring him inside, I know a little about medicine
<MaelstromVertigo> and first aid
<DianaManashevitz> Ok...*kneels down to put an arm around Billy's middle to help him to his feet and into the asylum*
<Billy> *gets up with her help* "Owww...shouldn't have tried so soon.."
* DianaManashevitz cringes* C'mon...sorry..
<Kim> *as usual, just flying around the city... with her now MODIFIED diskman..*
* DianaManashevitz leads him over to the couch
<MaelstromVertigo> is there a first aid kit around here?
<Billy> "...."
* MaelstromVertigo removes his helmet and sets it by the couch
* DianaManashevitz nods* In the bathroom is all the first -aidish stuff
<MaelstromVertigo> what is wrong? and what would you like me to do? Splint? bandange?
<Billy> "I don't think anything is broken.."
<MaelstromVertigo> ok...
<MaelstromVertigo> I have emergancy morphine if you want some
<Billy> "That would be good."
* MaelstromVertigo smiles and goes into his room and returns with a circular object
<MaelstromVertigo> please hold out your hand
<Billy> *holds out his hand slowly*
* MaelstromVertigo puts it in his hand* squeeze it
<Billy> *does as he is told*
* a small needle pokes him in the hand, injecting a small amount of morphine into him.*
<Billy> "ouch.."
<Billy> starts to get all droopy eyed "Hehe...feel better..."
* MaelstromVertigo chuckles
* MaelstromVertigo looks to Diana* there we go
* DianaManashevitz chuckles
* DianaManashevitz nods..
<Billy> *slowly flops down to the couch, kinda out of it now*
<MaelstromVertigo> All the Maverick hunters are given those, cause humans get panicky around chaos
<MaelstromVertigo> anyways, I was wondering if you know anywhere I can get a job.... I feel as though I need to repay you for everything you've done for me.
<DianaManashevitz> Uhm...there are quite a few places that would help you out...I think the Barstage is looking for a bouncer...what kind of job would you want?
<MaelstromVertigo> something normal
<MaelstromVertigo> like a job where I can look for that maverick but still make money
<Billy> "Work at a cookie factory!!"
<Billy> *mumbles incoherntly under the influence of morphiene*
* DianaManashevitz snickers a lil' at Billy, then nods a little* Perhaps...a guard or something...there might be a few bounty hunting places around..
<MaelstromVertigo> I can't hurt humans though
<Billy> "Bouncy hunter? Why would you hunt Bouncy stuff?"
* DianaManashevitz chuckls softly and pats Billy's arm* You wouldn't be hurting them...you'd be arresting those who deserve it..
<MaelstromVertigo> really...
<MaelstromVertigo> that sounds alright I guess
* DianaManashevitz nods..
<Billy> "Hot Diggity Dog!"
<DianaManashevitz> Hmm...I'd imagine they'd be listed in the phone book
* DianaManashevitz blinks at Billy again
<MaelstromVertigo> really?
* Syretta walks in and looks around a bit
* DianaManashevitz blinks and looks up at Syretta
* Syretta smiles sheepishly
<Syretta> Um, hi.
* MaelstromVertigo looks over
<DianaManashevitz> Konbonwa...*smiles* Can I help you...?
<Syretta> Konbonwa?
<DianaManashevitz> Good evening...sorry
* Syretta smiles
<Billy> looks at Syretta, and yells over 4"HELLO! NICE TO MEET YOU!"
<Syretta> Heard this was the place to be.
<DianaManashevitz> Oh...? Are you looking for a place to stay...?
<Syretta> Sure am.
* DianaManashevitz grins and stands, heading towards the desk* Ahh...well...so long as you follow our three rules, you're more than welcome here...
<Syretta> And those are?
<DianaManashevitz> To pull your own weight...as in paying the bills and cleaning up after yourself...no unnecessary fighting and to respect the privacy of others
<Billy> "And lift the seat when you go potty!"
* DianaManashevitz chuckles at Billy
<Syretta> I think I can handle that.
* Syretta smiles
<Billy> *finally passes out from the morphene*
* DianaManashevitz smiles and takes out the book for ehr to sign and a key* Then it's all good...I just need you to sign here...
* Syretta signs her name with her favorite pen then puts it back in her purse
* DianaManashevitz smiles and hands the key over* Here you are, *reads from the book* Syretta...I'm Diana..
<Syretta> Pleasure to meet you, Diana.
<DianaManashevitz> Hai...likewise.
<Syretta> Well, as I have a short attention span, I'm bored already. Got anything that needs cleaning?
* DianaManashevitz blinks
<DianaManashevitz> Uh...I've been meaning to clean out the fridge for a while...
<Syretta> Great! Lead the way.
* DianaManashevitz chuckles bewilderdly and leads the wy to the kitchen
<Syretta> I find that when I think there is nothing to do, there is *always* something to clean.
* DianaManashevitz laughs* Very true!
<Syretta> So, how many live here?
* MaelstromVertigo sits on the couch with his helmet off, tinkering with one of his beam sabres
<Billy> *mumbling in his sleep*
* Syretta opens the fridge, figuring out what to throw away
* Syretta pulls out some food with fur on it
<Syretta> Ewww...
<DianaManashevitz> Uhm....lots of people...*chuckles* Anything that's rotten is safe to toss
* Syretta pulls out a smelly moldy sweet potato
* MaelstromVertigo goes into the workout room and starts hitting on the punching bag
* Syretta throws it away, scrunching her nose
<Syretta> It's amazing the things you can find in a fridge.
<DianaManashevitz> True...especially when they start to move...
* DianaManashevitz starts in on the dishes, or whatever else there is in the kitchen
* Diana, suddenly, from the window, you see a red dot appear on your stomach, slolwy moving for your head*
* DianaManashevitz 's eyes widen and she moves away from the window, more or less diving
* DianaManashevitz no likes being shot
* a pulse of energy shoots through the window, most likely the same thing that hit Billy
* Syretta looks at the window, holding a rotten egg
* DianaManashevitz rolls to her feet, sword appearing out of no where* What the hell?! Syretta...stay low....
* Syretta crouches down low, eyes wide
* a man starts running away from an adjacent roof top
* DianaManashevitz dashes out of the asylum, armor flashing on
* MaelstromVertigo looks up
* MaelstromVertigo stands up and runs to the roof to check out whats going on from his bike
* Syretta wishes she had on tennis shoes instead of 4 inch heels so she could run a little better
* DianaManashevitz leaps up and snags a fire-escape, scaling it with great athletisism, running after the man..
* the man keeps running, but is not very fast
* Syretta runs outside along the street in case the man comes down
* DianaManashevitz dashes after him, leaping and tackling him from behind, aiming to spin him and slug him one in the jaw
* MaelstromVertigo gets on his bike and flies towards Diana
* you get a nice hit, and he spits alota blood
* MaelstromVertigo hovers above the scene
* DianaManashevitz looks for any weapons to disarm him of and glares down at him, eyes flashing dangerously* Who are you?!
* Syretta climbs up the fire escape to try to help
* he drops the gun and it instantly dissolves. you see he has a FoH band on his arm* "I ain't telling you nutin mutie!"
* DianaManashevitz laughs!* Mutants aren't the only ones with powers, FoH baka. *unsheeths her sword and places the tip of it against his throat* You would die to keep it a secret??
* Syretta walks up to the scene and looks down at the man
* he spits some blood in your face* "Damn straight to keep it from y'all freaks!"
* MaelstromVertigo jumps down and observs
* DianaManashevitz narrows her eyes, pressing the sword more firmly against his throat* What the hell do you want from us?!
<man> "Our world bitch!"
<DianaManashevitz> It's all of our world, what do you think humans are?! Mutants as well...though you resemble an ape more than anything. Where did you get the weapon.
<Zack> {{Keep him alive for a little longer Diana, and I will have that info..}}
<man> "Outta your ass freak!"
<DianaManashevitz> {{Alright, Zack}}
<DianaManashevitz> Oh, you wish you could even see a woman's bare skin, boy. *shifts the sword so more of the blade is in contact with his skin*
<Zack> {{Look out Diana! he's gonna!-}} before she finishes, he pulls out a needle, injecting himself as he dies insantly
<DianaManashevitz> Sonova....*growls and stands, sheething her sword*
<DianaManashevitz> {{Did you learn anything at all, Zack...?}}
<Zack> {{Shit...I couldn't get it all, just a little bit...and's it's not good what I found...}}
<DanaManashevitz> {{...what is it...?}}
<Zack> {{Go ask Billy to use his powers..and you will see what that gun really does...}}
* MaelstromVertigo shakes his head and slowly gets on his bike* I found something about both of our worlds that are the same... *he starts it up and flies slowly back to the asylum*.
* DianaManashevitz frowns* {{Alright...}} *sighs and looks up at MV and then Syretta*
<Syretta> So, Billy was attacked before by these FoH people?
* DianaManashevitz nods* Hai...*leads the way to a fire escape* Yesterday...
* Syretta 's heels click as she follows
* MaelstromVertigo stops his bike on the roof top and goes to the edge of the roof, looking up at the sky and the stars
* DianaManashevitz drops to the streets, transforming back into her regular clothing
* ``Flea runs past the building where vertigo is
* ``Flea is chasing someone and yelling various obscenities
* Syretta climbs down the fire escape
* ``Flea takes off her shoe and throws it at the person she's chasing, clocking him squarely in the head
<Syretta> Y'know, these are a lot easier to climb up in a miniskirt than down...
* MaelstromVertigo sighs* No matter where I go there will be hate... I dont know why there is, how can people honestly think that they can live in peace with Reploids if they can't even live in peace with each other...
* ``Flea kicks the man in the groin and snatches her purse back
* DianaManashevitz chuckles* Hai...I know...
* ``Flea looks up, catching sight of vertigo. she quickly turns away
* Klork pulls up into the driveway of the asylum in his truck, HLM in the passenger seat
* Klork .. parks
* HappyLittleMoron grins at Klork, leaning over to kiss his cheek before unbuckling herself
* Klork smirks, hopping out
* HappyLittleMoron gets out as well, grabbing her back pack and her portion of the luggage
* Klork grabs luggage
<Billy> *starting to wake up from the morphiene*
<HappyLittleMoron> Wow...the place is still standing...
* HappyLittleMoron heads up to the door, unlocking it and swinging it open for Klork...
* Klork follows, heavily laden w/ luggage
* MaelstromVertigo takes out his screw driver and opens his plasma buster, switching it to the weakest "stun" setting There, now I can protect myself and my friends without worring about killing anyone
* Klork nods, teetering
<Klork> yup..still standing..amazed I'm still standing...
<Billy> *just stays laying on the couch*
* HappyLittleMoron chuckles softly* Here...put some of those down...I can manafest whatever doesn't have electronics in it to our room...
* MaelstromVertigo walks down into the living room area and removes his helmet, tossing it in his room on the bed
* DianaManashevitz blinks at Klork and HLM when she gets back in the asylum* Well, konbonwa! Welcome home!
* Syretta turns to Diana "So, where would my room be?"
<DianaManashevitz> Ahh...it's on the next floor, I think
* Klork waves, buried in luggage
<Klork> Hiii...where am I...
* HappyLittleMoron manafests the luggage up to their room
* Klork falls over, blinking
<Klork> Geeze! Coulda warned me! *chuckles*
* HappyLittleMoron blinks...* Aww...but that takes the fun out of it...uhm...hi Diana, what happened to Billy...?
* HappyLittleMoron holds her hands out to Klork, offering to help him up
* Klork takes her hand
* HappyLittleMoron pulls him up..
* Syretta looks at HLM* Hi, I'm Syretta.
* HappyLittleMoron smiles at Syretta* I'm HLM, nice to meet you..
* Klork stands, dusting himself off, waving to Syretta
* Syretta waves back to Klork
<HappyLittleMoron> This is Klork *smiles* My husband...
* Klork nods, ruffling HLM's hair
* MaelstromVertigo goes back into the workout room and starts well... working out
<DianaManashevitz> FoH got him...
* Klork blinks
<Klork> Man, guess we missed a lot..
* HappyLittleMoron frowns and ndos...
<Klork> AH, but we do have good news! *pokes HLM repeatedly on her shoulder*
<Syretta> Is he gonna be ok?
HappyLittleMoron eeks!
<Zack> {{He lost the ability of his powers Diana..go ahead and ask him to use them...}}
<HappyLittleMoron> Nopokedapreggiemoron! *grins*
* Klork pouts, looking scorned
* HappyLittleMoron giggles and kisses his cheek
* DianaManashevitz blinks!* I...uh...congradulations, you two!!! *glances over at Billy, brows wrinkled*
* Klork chuckles, pocketing his hands
<Klork> I'm just good n' all that *winks*
* Klork puffs up
* DianaManashevitz chuckles softly
<HappyLittleMoron> Hmph...you won't be the one giving birth *grins*
* Klork deflates..
<Klork> Ohfine...burst my ego bubble..
<Klork> But..I'll be there, right?? I'll go through the pains of you breaking my hand, right?
* Klork pauses
<Zack> {{I don't even think he realizes it yet.}}
* HappyLittleMoron grins, sliding her hand down his arm to twine her fingers with his* Of course *grins wickedly*
* Syretta smiles at Klork
<Syretta> He volunteers for broken bones, how sweet...
* Klork pulls out a notepad and writes "Note to self...wear boxing gloves"
* MaelstromVertigo watches from the workout room
* DianaManashevitz smirks at Klork* Hey, I can show you the scars from when she broke MY hand during the last one <G> THey had to operate
* Klork pockets the notpad, smirking, then blinks
* Klork pales a little
<Klork> surger...surgery? Operate?
* DianaManashevitz nods...
* MaelstromVertigo goes back to the rooftop
* HappyLittleMoron lightly squeezes Klork's hand
* ``Flea wanders back down the street, kicking a tin can
* DianaManashevitz looks back over at Billy, worried
* Klork squeezes back...teetering before shaking his head
* Syretta follows Flea, wondering what she is up to.
<Klork> so...why's he outta it...?? Just ... morphine?
<Billy> sits up "I'm..getting better.."
* ``Flea drifts back down the alley and looks around, then pushes open a really badly damaged door
* DianaManashevitz sighs a lil'* Hai...and he's been shot...*looks over at Billy, brows furrowed* Billy..? Can you still use your powers...?
* Klork blinks
* Klork watches
<Billy> "Wha? Uh, yeah, sure." pulls out a card and tries to charge it...but nothing happens "Uhmm, ok..."he looks at it again, and still nothing "M...My powers..."
<DianaManashevitz> Oh...gods...*heads over and sits by him, resting an arm about his shoulders*
* Klork furrows his brow
* Klork looks down at HLM
<Klork> ~Maybe we have bad timing...~
* HappyLittleMoron bites her lip, looking from them up to him, and nods a lil* <w> Looks like it...
<Billy> "Wha...what happened...?" looks totally in shock
<DianaManashevitz> That gun thing you were shot with...it...it somehow took your powers away...
* Klork furrows his brow, taking HLM's arm
<Zack> {{Diana...that Gun Neutralizes the mutantanagens in the DNA....whoever made that knew what they were doing..}}
<Klork> ~mebbe we should go unpack?~
* HappyLittleMoron nods and sighs a lil'* <w> Yeah...
<DianaManashevitz> {{Hai...it looks like it...oh gods...poor Billy..}}
* DianaManashevitz rubs Billy's shoulder lightly
<Billy> "I...I...'
* Klork heads up the stairs with her, arm tucked around her
* HappyLittleMoron goes with..
<Zack> 2{{But there is a mistake to it...That i can sense from Billy...}}
* Klork opens the door to her room, going in
<DianaManashevitz> {{He can get them back?}}
<Klork> hn..mebbe we should go to a bigger room..huh?
* HappyLittleMoron chuckles a little and nods* I think we're actually gonna need to do some more renovating...these are all about the same size...
* Klork nods
<Klork> we can take two rooms and squish em'...think that'd work? Or just put a door up between em'..
<Zack> {{No...I'm sorry..it's bad news...the neutralization of that part of the DNA is sending the body into a tailspin...meaning that his DNA is slowly decomposing...}}
* HappyLittleMoron nods* Works well..
* ``Flea starts yelling and screaming from behind the closed, busted door
* kid can be heard crying along with a man yelling*
*DianaManashevitz 's brows wrinkle* {{Oh...oh no...I...what can we do????}}
<``Flea> YOU'RE NOTHING BUT A DRUNKEN ASSHOLE!
* Syretta looks up, shocked
<Zack> {{I...I don't know...if..if only I wasn't trapped..mabye...I'm sorry Diana...}}
* sound of someone being slapped, followed by more baby cries and adult sounding cries*
<DianaManashevitz> {{Oh gods...well...when...when can we do that spirit..soul thing?}}
* ``Flea stumbles out into the alley, clutching a small child tightly. her lip is bleeding and her face has a red hand print on it
<Zack> {{You would get my powers Diana, but not my mind..and that's what we need right now to save him...}}
<DianaManashevitz> {{Oh...I see...}}
<Billy> gets up shakeily, and walks over to the window
* ``Flea hugs her screaming baby close, wrapped in a blanket
<``Flea> it's gonna be ok...he's not gonna hurt us anymore
* Syretta walks over to Flea* "Are you ok?"
<Billy> "<w> What have they done to me..."
<Zack> {{How are we going to tell him...?}}
* MaelstromVertigo looks up at the stars while sitting on the roof
<DianaManashevitz> {{...I don't know...}}
* ``Flea jumps, stepping backwards. the light catches her face. she almost looks like one of the apes from Planet of the Apes. only her hair is humanish, long, black and silky
* ``Flea clutches her baby tighter
<``Flea> i'm...well i'll be ok as soon as i can check into a motel
<Billy> "Without my powers...how will I protect them all? just a freak with wings now..." looking out the window talking to himself
<Syretta> Do you need some money?
* ``Flea chuckles sarcastically
* ``Flea gestures to the alley
<``Flea> i live here...what does that tell you?
<Syretta> Sorry.
<``Flea> i suppose i'll get by some how
<DianaManashevitz> ...Billy...? There...there's more....
* Syretta reaches into her purse and pulls out a small roll of money* This isn't much, but it should help.
<Billy> looks over at Diana "More?"
* ``Flea shakes her head
<``Flea> i don't wanna take your money...
<``Flea> i don't even know you
<baby> *turns her head, peeking from under her blanket*
<Syretta> But I know your situation. Take it, for your baby.
* DianaManashevitz swallows and nods a little* I...yeah...
<``Flea> my baby has everything she needs...the money i make waitressing goes for her
<Billy> "What is it Diana?"
* DianaManashevitz sighs and looks down* That gun...it...it did something to your DNA...it's...your DNA is degrading...I guess...I...I don't know if...err...how long you have...
<Syretta> Then maybe you should come stay at the asylum. I'm sure they would let you.
* ``Flea raises an eyeridge
<``Flea> maybe until i can either find a cheap apartment.....
<``Flea> i guess
<0Bill0y> gets a look of disbelief and sadness
<``Flea> for the night
<``Flea> I'm Flea...
<Syretta> I'm Syretta.
<``Flea> nice to meet you
* ``Flea perks up
<Billy> "You..you mean I'm gonna..."closes his eyes
<``Flea> we better get out of here..he'll be looking for me
<``Flea> and he's drunk
<``Flea> as always
* DianaManashevitz nods...slowly heading over to Billy and lightly resting a hand on his shoulder* <w> I...I'm sorry...
<Syretta> Ok. Come on.
* ``Flea follows slowly
<``Flea> thanks...
<Billy> tries to fight off the tears "M....my sister..."
<DianaManashevitz> ...is there anythign I can do...?
<0Bill0y> starts slowly walking for the door, not saying a word
<baby> *whimpers*
* DianaManashevitz bites her lip, watching him, suddenly feeling exhausted..
<Billy> opens the door shakeily, and walks out
* ``Flea hums softly
* Syretta looks to Diana* Is he gonna be ok?
* ``Flea blinks, peeking over syretta's shoulder
* DianaManashevitz sighs, looking at Syretta with old eyes* ...I don't know...
* ``Flea stays back, shifting the baby in her arms
* MaelstromVertigo gets on his hover bike and goes joy riding
<Zack> {{Diana...mabye you should get some rest...}}
<Syretta> I'm sorry. I know it's a bad time, but this is a friend of mine, and she's in a really bad situation and needs a place to stay. Can she stay in my room just for the night?
<DianaManashevitz> {{Hai...you read my thoughts, Zack...}}
<``Flea> .oO(friend? that's something i havent heard in awhile)
<DianaManashevitz> Ah...sure...of course...*smiels tiredly at Flea* Welcome to the asylum...happiest place in the world...
<Zack> {{Well, I am technicaly in your mind.}}
* ``Flea smiles tiredly, the blood drying on her lip, and the hand print turning slightly purple
<Syretta> If there's anything I can do, Diana, let me know.
* ``Flea sets her daughter down on the floor, letting the blanket fall around her
<DianaManashevitz> {{Oh sure, take all the fun outa the joke *mental snicker*}}
* DianaManashevitz smiles* Of course, Syretta...domo...
<baby> *looks up. grins toothily at diana and holds out a hand, opening and closing it*
<Billy> gets a litte ways away from the asylum towards his house, and suddenly gets an unbearable pain in his chest, and falls into a wall to brace, clutching his chest "Ugh...the pain..."
* DianaManashevitz cringes at Flea* We can get some ice for your face...*blinks and looks down at the baby* Well, hello there, little one...*kneels down*
* Syretta looks up suddenly* I think your friend is in trouble.
<``Flea> thanks....
<``Flea> this is my daughter...Anna
<DianaManashevitz> Well...it's a pleasure, nice to meet you, Anna...*blinks at Syretta* Uh...huh?
<Billy> gathers up some strength, and continues walking, his hand still to his chest
<Syretta> I, uh... don't know. I just got a bad feeling about him.
<Anna> *looks around at her new surroundings, her head bobbing like one new to being able to sit up on her own*
* MaelstromVertigo happens to pass by billy at the time so he hovers above him Hey there
<Syretta> It happens sometimes.
* ``Flea blinks at diana
<``Flea> i'm flea by the way...and i appreciate you letting me stay here...
<Billy> looks up at MV 4"Oh...hello.."
<DianaManashevitz> Oh...it's not a problem...we are a haven for mutants and other beings outcast by society...
* ``Flea sighs
<MaelstromVertigo> You dont look so hot.... want me to give you a lift somewhere?
<``Flea> including mutants outcast by drunken husbands?
* DianaManashevitz nods
<Billy> sweat drops from his forehead 4"No..I..I'll be fine..just, walking to my place..."
<Anna> *reaches slowly and grabs her blankie between her fists* beekie..
<Anna> *looks up*
<MaelstromVertigo> well, tell me where it is and I'll take you there
<DianaManashevitz> All mutants...so long as they keep the peace...ah...may I pick her up...? *smiles wryly* She'll be having company in several months...the co-owner of this place is pregnant
* ``Flea smiles
<``Flea> sure...she loves being held
<Syretta> You hungry, Diana? I could make something. I'm a pretty good cook most of the time...
<Anna> meekimoo beekie
* DianaManashevitz gently picks Anna up and smiles tiredly at Syretta* Ahh...iie...thank you...
<Billy> "No...I'm fine..."
<Syretta> Anything in particualr?
<Anna> *grins, her blue eyes sparkling. she reaches out and touches diana's face*
<MaelstromVertigo> what's wrong?
<Syretta> How about you, Flea? Hungry?
* DianaManashevitz blinks* I'm sorry...iie is "no" in Japanese...
* DianaManashevitz blinks and smiles softly at Anna
<Billy> "Just..a little tired.."
<Syretta> Just feel useless.
<``Flea> no thank you...i'm not very hungry
* ``Flea smiles
<Anna> beekie!
<MaelstromVertigo> well then let me take you where you want to go and you can rest
<Anna> beekie ba ba!
<DianaManashevitz> Beekie...?
<``Flea> blankie
<DianaManashevitz> Oh...
* ``Flea chuckles
<Billy> finally submits "Alright..."
<Syretta> Well somebody's gotta want something... *smiles nervously*
* ``Flea puts a hand to her forehead
<``Flea> i was in such a rush..
<``Flea> i dont have any baby bottles
<``Flea> or diapers
* ``Flea sighs
* DianaManashevitz chuckles softly and blinks* Ah...geeze...well...there's a 24 hour place around the corner...
* MaelstromVertigo smiles and lands the bike* Where do you want to go?
<Syretta> Ooh! I'll go!
* DianaManashevitz chuckles and nods to Syretta
<``Flea> ba ba kind of reminded me of that
<Billy> gives him diresctions to his home, which is a run down abandoned warehouse thing
<``Flea> beekie ba ba is Anna talk for "ok mom, time for bed"
* Syretta shifts her purse back onto her shoulder and gets ready to leave
<``Flea> wait hold up...
<DianaManashevitz> Ohh...
* ``Flea fishes in her pocket and hands Syretta a $20 bill
* MaelstromVertigo brings Billy there in a matter of minutes* Um... are you sure this is it?
* ``Flea strokes her daughter's cheek
<Billy> nods slowly "Yea.."
<``Flea> but you're a fussy one aren't you? you wont go to sleep until you have your bottle
<Syretta> Ok, diapers, bottles... anything else?
<Anna> beekie ba ba...ma ma
* ``Flea shakes her head
<Syretta> Any particular kind of formula?
<``Flea> no...i'll have to go back to my place tomorrow and get some clothes
<Syretta> Ok. I'll be right back then.
<``Flea> Carnation Goodstart if they have it...
<DianaManashevitz> Ah...*pauses, about to say something and shakes her head, having forgotten what it was*
<Syretta> Right.
<Billy> gets off his bike, and heads inside
<MaelstromVertigo> you'll be alright?
<Syretta> Diana, think of something you wanted?
<Anna> *blinks at diana*
<Billy> "Yea...."
<Anna> aaaahhnee
<MaelstromVertigo> Ok, I'm heading back to the asylum... if you want me or need anything, let me know ok?
<Billy> "Sure."
<MaelstromVertigo> Take care
* Syretta looks at Diana curiously
<Billy> "Thanks.."
<MaelstromVertigo> Anytime
<Billy> walks into his home
* MaelstromVertigo revs up the bike and hovers for a few seconds. After giving a little wave he hits the throttle and speeds towards the asylum
<Syretta> Well, I'll be right back. If you think of anything, let me know and I'll go back.
<Anna> *yawns*
* DianaManashevitz shakes her head* Iie...err...no...Gomen...*cringes* sorry...I'm tired...
* Syretta walks toward the door and exits
* DianaManashevitz smiles sheepishly* I keep switching into Japanese..
* ``Flea smirks
<Billy> collapses to the couch, and tears roll down his cheeks, both from pain and sadness
* MaelstromVertigo comes down the road and stops out front of the asylum
<``Flea> i do that sometimes...working in a restraunt i hear a whole lot of different languages
<Anna> *rests her head on diana's shoulder*
* Syretta stops for a second and smiles at Vertigo
* DianaManashevitz nods* Hai...I can imagine...same with working in a tattoo place...*gently holds Anna close*
<Syretta> I'm off to the store. Need anything?
* ``Flea chuckles
* MaelstromVertigo smiles and waves* No thank you, I'm all set.
<Syretta> Ok then.
* Syretta starts walking quickly to the store
<Billy> "<w> I'm gonna die..."
<DianaManashevitz> She's a sweet child...*blinks, looking a little blankly at Flea* Ice...I was going to get you ice...*shakes her head* This way...*starts leading the way to the kitchen*
* ``Flea follows
<``Flea> anna's my life..
* ``Flea sighs
<``Flea> i made a bad decision staying with James...
* DianaManashevitz holds Anna securly in one arm as she prepares the ice pack with her free hand* Oh...?
* MaelstromVertigo flies up to the roof and parks his bike, covering it with a tarp* Pretty soon I'll get my hologram projector working and I wont have to put a tarp over it..
<``Flea> he wasn't always a drunken ass
<``Flea> when i first met him he was romantic and charming...but then he lost his job
* DianaManashevitz nods a little as she listens, handing the ice pack over...
<``Flea> and got discouraged
<DianaManashevitz> Ahh...hai..
<Billy> closes his eyes slowly, trying to perhaps rest
* ``Flea winces and places the ice on her face
<``Flea> he always drank but after he got laid off...it got worse
<``Flea> then i got pregnant
<``Flea> and i worked right up until i had anna
* DianaManashevitz blinks, leaning against the counter, looking only half focused on Flea suddenly* Wow...
* A tear rolls down Diana's cheek, even though she does not look sad, almost like it came from someone else*
* Syretta walks in the door carrying three bags
* DianaManashevitz reaches up and touches her face, blinking a little at the tear...
<Anna> *rubs her eyes*
<Syretta> I hope you don't mind Flea, but I got you a few things with my money... Oh. Diana, are you ok?
* Syretta sets down the bags and hands Flea her change
* ``Flea sighs
<``Flea> thank you...
<DianaManashevitz> I...ah...hai...it's a long story...*sighs softly* I am afraid I'm about ready to drop...
* ``Flea holds out her hands
* MaelstromVertigo comes downstairs and takes off his helmet, throwing placing it in his room
<``Flea> someone needs to go to bed...it's late little girl..
<Syretta> Go get some rest, then.
<Anna> *yawns*
* DianaManashevitz nods a little and hands Anna back to Flea
<DianaManashevitz> Ah...it was an honor meeting you all...rest well...
* ``Flea rummages in the bags and finds a bottle and some formula
<Syretta> Come on, I'll show you to my room. I don't sleep much, so you'll have free run tonight.
<``Flea> nice meeting you too
* ``Flea smiles
<``Flea> and thanks
* ``Flea follows
<Syretta> You too, Diana.
<DianaManashevitz> Domo...oyasuminasai...*heads up to bed, shoulders slumped, dissapearing into her room*
<Syretta> Don't wanna make you feel wierd, Flea, but I like to do stuff for other people, and the blankets and the little nigh gown were just too cute. I had to get them.
* ``Flea smiles
<``Flea> i'm sure anna will love them
* Syretta opens the door to the room.
<Syretta> Well, this is it.
* ``Flea heads inside
<``Flea> thanks..
<Syretta> I'll probably be downstairs if you need me.
* MaelstromVertigo sits on the couch and leans back, letting out a tired sigh
* ``Flea nods
* Syretta walks downstairs and sees Vertigo
* MaelstromVertigo stares at the ceiling and runs a hand through his hair
* Syretta softly looks at Vertigo
<Syretta> You ok?
<MaelstromVertigo> Yeah, just burnt
<Syretta> I know the feeling sometimes.
* Syretta looks at an empty spot on the couch and then back up to Vertigo* May I?
<MaelstromVertigo> sure thing
<Syretta> I don't sleep much these days. Insomnia can really get boring sometimes.
<MaelstromVertigo> now that is why I'm glad I'm a robot
* MaelstromVertigo stretches* So I never caught your name I dont think
<Syretta> Must be nice
<Syretta> Sorry. Syretta.
<MaelstromVertigo> its ok, Mine's Maelstrom Vertigo
<MaelstromVertigo> its nice to meet you Syretta
<Syretta> Nice to meet you as well.
<Syretta> So, I'm guessing things are pretty serious around here right now, huh?
<MaelstromVertigo> what do you mean?
<Syretta> Well, I mean, there seems to be some heavy drama going on.
<MaelstromVertigo> I see
<MaelstromVertigo> I didn't catch most of it, I was riding around... but I did see Billy and he looked awful
<Syretta> I wish there was something I could do to help.
<MaelstromVertigo> I gave him a lift home and told him if he needed anything to let me know
<Syretta> Hopefully he's the kind of person that *will* let you know, and not keep it to himself.
* MaelstromVertigo nods* I almost insisted on staying with him, but I had a hard enough time getting him to let me give him a ride home
<Syretta> Maybe he just needs a little time to reflect.
<MaelstromVertigo> on what?
<Syretta> On whatever has happened to him. I could sense some things were being said that I couldn't hear earlier.
<MaelstromVertigo> I see
<Syretta> I hate feeling useless.
* MaelstromVertigo nods* where were you going earlier?
<Syretta> Oh, to the store to get a few things for Flea, my new friend.
<MaelstromVertigo> then you aren't exactly useless
<Syretta> Well you don't have to get logical on me. *smiles*
* MaelstromVertigo smiles back* well fine
<Syretta> I just feel like there's something going on that I could help with, I just don't know how.
<Syretta> Those FoH guys seem pretty freaky.
<MaelstromVertigo> yeah...
<Syretta> I guess I'm lucky that I look totally human. Well, lucky when it comes to those people chasing me.
<Syretta> So, how did you come to be here?
<MaelstromVertigo> well, last night there was an electrical storm, I was chasing a Maverick when he flew into the storm, we both got caught up in it and I guess were thrown here.. Diana found me and let me stay here
<Syretta> Maverick?
<MaelstromVertigo> they're reploids who caught a virus and turned evil
<Syretta> Oh. *nods*
* Syretta pulls her necklace from under her shirt and fiddle with it
<MaelstromVertigo> Sorry, I forgot people in this time period don't know what I'm talking about
<Syretta> It's ok. There are plenty of times when nobody knows what I'm talking about, and we're usually from the same time period.
Session Close: Sun Nov 11 00:33:54 2001