[23:05] * Last time! Thanatos was a DICK, through and through. But eveyone -eventually- followed him anyways. [23:05] (He's just lucky we didn't get pissed off.) [23:05] ( We weren't? *ahem* ) [23:05] Oh. ^^ [23:06] (Eh.. Right.) [23:06] ( Er, scratch that. ) [23:06] (Kaeolla didn't really follow him so much as get bonked and carried along =P) [23:06] * To a meeting! Which was interuppted early on in by news of Naoki and Anya fighting. With Julia stuck in the crossfire. [23:06] ( 'hence the 'Eventually' part. =p ) [23:07] (Let's not forget to mention little miss firecracker being there also) [23:07] * Da Party went and broke up that fight, and now they're back at the the aforementioned meeting place. [23:08] * Who's present. A currently bonked-out Naoki, a hurt-looking Alex, a slightly scraped butr generally okay Julia, and one Anya. [23:09] * and Da Party. Start! [23:09] * KaeollaRae looks about "This reminds me of one of those superhero rooms that you always see in the comics." [23:09] ( Hurt ): or hurt x.x? ) [23:09] You mean like a War room? [23:09] * KaeollaRae says "Yeah, I guess that'd be the right word for it." [23:10] * Carter is laying on the floor, propped up on his arms. [23:10] I'd hope so. I'm one of the... *clears his throat* Right. [23:11] One of the...? [23:12] * Oh, yes. Christy is still there. She's watching everyone curiously, especially Naoki. [23:12] * Elonith smirks at Carter. "It's not important for you to know." He turns his attention to the current situation. "So, what were we talking about *before* we got rudely interrupted?" [23:12] * Tzezhin looks over the hurt folk. [23:13] * KaeollaRae says "Dunno." [23:13] ( ... Trast? ) [23:13] * Carter looks like he'd blow away on a stiff breeze, right now. His stomach growls loudly. [23:13] ( Trast is doing optics homework *and* tutoring someone else on Fourier decomposition) [23:14] ( Ah. So he's just as out of it as Naoki. ) [23:14] ( Who are you toutoring? ) [23:14] * Tzezhin somehow overlooks Naoki, though. [23:15] * KaeollaRae seems cheerful, having a bit if a smile on her face. [23:15] * Christy frowns. ~You are a wildcard. We want to change that.~ [23:16] * Carter pushes himself into a sitting position, with effort. "How would you change this?" [23:16] * KaeollaRae looks at Christy and says "Wildcard. I like rather that comparison." she smiles widely. [23:16] And you expect to change that... how? [23:16] ... So, whats this meeting about, Aunty? [23:17] * Christy looks at Naoki again, but her thoughts are heard anyways. ~Cephiro will decide.~ [23:18] Oh? [23:18] Why does Cephiro make the choice? [23:18] .... [23:18] ( Brett) [23:18] I don't know if it's wise to place one man in charge of a situation like this. [23:18] He seems to be the leader of the Lords of Light. [23:18] Just as Lord Garos seems to be the leader of the Lords of Shadow. [23:20] * Alex shuffles off. "I'll be back. Gonna go get some bandages." [23:20] * KaeollaRae looks towards Alex, still a bit of a smile on her face. [23:20] I hate to be a bother, Alex... [23:20] But could you get some food while you're out, too? ^^;; [23:21] * KaeollaRae looks towards Carter "You make a good portable food disposal unit." [23:21] Even some metal filings or wood shavings would...help. *stomach growls, face grimaces* [23:21] * Alex raises a her hand At Carter in acknowledgement, passing by. "Sure." [23:21] His physiology (sp) seems to be able to take it in. [23:22] ( He makes a good anything disposal unit. ^^ ) [23:22] Thanks. [23:22] (heh heh) [23:22] ( Well, anything you can break down into small enough pieces to swallow... ) [23:22] ~Cephiro is the one who does nessacary things.~ [23:23] Even when it hurts him to, it seems... * Added Tzezhin to notify list [23:23] * KaeollaRae looks at Christy "So everyone else does unneccesary things. Neat. Sounds like an easy job." [23:23] * Elonith chuckles. [23:24] When will Lord Cephiro return? [23:25] ( Ignore that. ) [23:25] ( Er, or not. Scrollbar going crazy, thought I double-spoke. ) [23:25] When he's ready, I'm thinking. Either that or he's here right now. Who knows, he could be invisible. [23:25] ~He seeks Xelph Greyholmes to reprimand Anya Greyholmes, as well as to bring Xelpg to this meeting.~ [23:26] Or he could be dragging another friend of his here. [23:27] * Christy returns her gaze to Naoki, again. ~I fear this one.~ [23:27] * KaeollaRae asks "Indeed." [23:27] (er...says) [23:27] No surprise in that. She's a loose cannon. [23:28] * Tzezhin lets out a short bark of almost-laughter. "No surprise in that." [23:28] ~This one has the illusion of emptiness, but piercing that veil brings nightmares to mind.~ [23:28] * KaeollaRae looks towards Elonith and says "I thought we were using the term 'wildcard'. Loose cannon sounds like a sex-hungry male." [23:29] Only when your brain's in the gutter. [23:29] Remember to whom you are talking, Elonith. [23:29] * KaeollaRae smiles at Elonith "I prefer to think of it as imaginative, but whatever floats your your bubble." [23:30] You think I'd forget? [23:30] * Carter turns vaguely red at the direction this conversation has taken. *cough* "Regardless. What is your opinion of the matter, Lady Christy?" [Mental Static] [23:31] So.... it's okay if I go? Really? Thanks! Seeya! *Anya dashes off, only to have Christy glare sharply at her.* Fine.... [23:31] Augh. Give me a break. [23:32] You must answer to your father, Anya. He has lost much; you are all he has left of your mother. It must hurt him to be so estranged from you. [23:32] ( Well, guess who Carter's lord was. ) [23:32] ( You don't want to know who is Shadow Lord was. @_@ ) [23:33] ( Toucan Sam!) [23:33] ( How'd you guess!? ) [23:33] * Christy looks at Carter oddly for a moment. ~You cannot escape power.~ [23:33] * Tzezhin shoots a glare at Christy. [23:34] * Elonith considers deeply. [23:34] 'Escape'? *mental static with a pondering tone (don't ask how, just accept the description :P)* How do you mean? [23:34] ... what do -you- know about me and my dad anyways? I mean, everyone knows we don't get along, but he's ... augh! Why are -you- taking his side too? [23:36] I take his side because... I feel sorry for him. For the little boy he was. ...and your mother; how she must wonder what became of the two of you... *trails off, seeming unable to concentrate well* [23:37] * KaeollaRae walks up to Christy, stands directly in front of her, and does a flip over her head, twisting around 180 degrees in mid-air to face the same direction as Christy faces but upside down, so that the tops of their heads touch and she is effectively standing upsidedown on Christy's head. She asks of Christy "Does this close proximity give you better reception?" [23:37] * Elonith chuckles and shakes his head. [23:37] (Oh, and Rae? It probably does.) [23:37] ( Elfy, I think Carter's the only one that's giving off the static. ) [23:38] * Christy blink-blinks, and looks up. [23:38] * Carter fails to notice, staring vacantly into space before blinking and coming back to the present. [23:38] ( Not even sure if we can here him. ) [23:38] (...hear. ) [23:38] ( I can't believe I did that. *seppuku* ) [23:38] (Doesn't have anything to do with it. Kaeolla is just trying to be funny) [23:38] Hey, Carter. Snap out of it. [23:38] ( Nope, you can't hear it. Terran band resonates badly on telepathis wavelengths. ) [23:38] * Christy cups her hands, and a sotrm of small, pink butteflies erupts from her hands, and cover Kae almost completely. [23:38] * Carter blinks. "Oh, sorry. Did you say something to me?" [23:38] * Tzezhin suppresses a snicker. [23:38] ( s/sotrm/strom ) [23:39] * Christy smiles a little. [23:39] Pretty trick. ^_^ [23:40] * KaeollaRae says from atop Christy's head and behind the butterfly wall "Butterfly's are pretty although purple one's would be nicer don't you think?" [23:40] But, Lady Anya... you father may be overprotective, but I can't doubt that he loves you...and misses you. [23:40] * KaeollaRae asks "Do I make a nice hat?" [23:40] You would if you shut up. [23:41] * KaeollaRae continues "Colerful at the very least, I would imagine. My you are mouthy today." [23:41] * Christy continues looking up at Kae. The butterflies somehow aquire deep purple sparkles. [23:41] Just tired of beating around the bush. [23:41] * KaeollaRae says "That's better." [23:42] * Tzezhin snorts. "Fine one to speak." [23:42] * Anya tucks her one arm in a side pocket, and gives an over-exageratted sigh. "Le sigh." [23:42] * Carter snickers. [23:44] * There's a blaze of silver energy off to the side of the room, a single large spark spinnign and throwing off others in a single, flat plane, till they quickly take up about a 10by10 circle, and solidify into a sinlge sheet of energy. [23:44] *SCAN!* [23:44] * Of which Xelph steps through, followed by Cephiro. [23:45] * Carter winces, as if his head hurts. "Really shouldn't do that..." [23:45] Yeah. Teleportation always has high energy signals. [23:45] No, I shouldn't have tried scanning with my reserves so low... [23:46] Or that. [23:46] When's Alex going to get back? [23:46] * Anya freezes like a deer stuck in headlights once Xelph comes through. [23:46] Anyway... Hello, Lords Cephiro and Greyholmes. It's a pleasure to finally meet you in person, Lord Greyholmes. [23:47] Greetings. [23:47] * Elonith salutes Greholmes casually. "Nice to meet you, Greyholmes. And welcome back, Cephiro." [23:47] * Xelph nods slowly at Carter. "May this first encounter go well." [23:47] ( Hang on a sec while I type up Xelph's full dexrip. ) [23:47] ( 'kay. ) [23:48] * KaeollaRae remains a colorful butterfly hat. [23:49] * Elonith fidgets. [23:49] ( I'm impressed that Christy can hold Kae up that way. ) [23:50] * Xelph skin is covered in chunks of rock, which even now, are changing color as you watch, to fit into the surroundings better. His eyes are milkyu, unfocused orbs, that don't -act- blind, though, as they move around just as accurately as normal ones would. He's wearing a plain brown cloak draped over his shoulders, and looks part-golem. [23:51] ( Christy could compress Kae into a volleyball-sized ball and play KaeBall, too. o/~ ) [23:51] (Let me spend that one CP and so could Elo. :P) [23:51] ( !!! ALL RIGHT! ) [23:51] ( Heh Heh =) ) [23:51] (You forgot Trast.) [23:52] ( He's too good for IC right now. *sniff* ) [23:52] * Carter would rise to bow to the newcomers, but is doing well to be sitting up, at the moment. [23:52] * Cephiro absently nods. "Xelph, deal with your daughter." He turns back to Elo, after looking oddly at Kae. "If you don't mind a small wait, I'd rather have Xelph clear up this issue with Anya before the meeting resumes." [23:53] * Elonith nods. "Understandable." [23:53] Of course. Lord and Lady Greyholmes, I wish you both well. [23:53] * Tzezhin shrugs. [23:53] * KaeollaRae says from beneath the butterfly shield "Don't mind me. I'll just hang here." [23:54] * Xelphs gaze slowly drifts over Julia, Trast, Naoki, before it reaches Anya. She herself is fidgeting and looking down at the ground. [23:54] * Xelph asks of her dryly, emotionlessly, "Did you have fun?" [23:56] I had a reason this time! Really! And I was holding back! Before you start yelling, that psycho tried to kill me! [23:58] And how many people did you hurt besides that 'psycho'? You should have better control. Your mother would be dissapointed in you. Again. [23:59] That is not fair, Xelph! [23:59] And now you're going to bring up 'my' mom. I thought I didn't have a mother! You always go on like she's dead! [23:59] * KaeollaRae starts humming. [23:59] * Carter claps his hand over his mouth. [23:59] * Elonith breathes deeply, collecting his thoughts. [00:00] She. Is very much alive. *fist trembling.* And she would damn both of us for the way you turned out. [00:01] *whispers* Lord Greyholmes... *shakes his head* [00:02] * KaeollaRae shakes her head side to side, not that anyone saw it, and thinks.oO("Carter is one of those basically good natured types that has little real world experience, living a sheltered life and all. He just can't seem to keep his emotions in check. Hey, is this coming in clear, or should I stick my tail out more?") [00:02] * Anya points one palm outstretched at Xelph. "You have no right to be my father! It's your fault I turned out this, because you're a control freak!" [00:02] ( Acutally, if you bend it into a V and point the tip to the left... ) [00:03] (=D ) [00:03] O_O [00:03] ( Jex. MMS. ) [00:03] ( Yep. ) [00:03] * KaeollaRae thinks.oO("Wow, her dad sucks rocketships.") [00:04] Lady Greyholmes, no... *starts struggling to get to his feet* [00:04] * Elonith glances over at Carter and shakes his head. [00:04] * Xelph glances at sideways at Carter momentarilly. "Anya... please. You know all I want is the best for you..." He glances at Carter. [00:04] ( Where did that hero-complex come from? >_> ) [00:04] What~ever! I'm outta here! [00:05] * KaeollaRae thinks.oO("Wow, Carter just can't but out, can he?") [00:05] ( Apparently not... *thwaps Carter* ) [00:05] * Elonith takes a deep breath. ~How are they normally? Should I interfere?~ [00:05] * Anya blats the floor, and a inoordinate amount of smoke erupts from the ground, along with a small amount of debris. [00:06] * Christy looks from Kae to Elo. ~They fight.~ [00:06] * Carter stumbles back to the floor as it shakes. He merely sits up again after that. [00:06] Anya... [00:06] * KaeollaRae thinks.oO("Maybe you'd get better reception if I touched the tip of my tail to your nose?") She bends her tail around and touches the tip to the tip of Christy's nose and thinks.oO("How's this?") [00:06] Enough. [00:07] I know you want to chase her, but we've got an issue to deal with. Please compose yourself... [00:07] * Crhisty looks inwards at her nose, and touches the tail with the tip of her finger. [00:07] * KaeollaRae thinks.oO("Guess he's the grouchy old-guy type, huh?") [00:08] ... [00:08] * KaeollaRae moves the tip of her tail to touch the tip of Christy's finger and thnks.oO("Can you hear me now?") [00:09] This is more important at the moment... [00:09] (Pokes at Sprint commercial) [00:09] ( *watches as Sprint sues Kae for infringement of some trademark* ) [00:09] * Xelph and Cephiro gets behind the big desk thing. [00:09] (Heh Heh) [00:10] * Cephiro looks quietly at Kae. "You look like you're having fun, but please get over on that side?" [00:10] Playtime's over Kae. [00:10] Are you sure she understands that concept? [00:10] * KaeollaRae thinks.oO("Grippy old poot.") [00:11] * Christy giggles a little. [00:11] * Carter 's stomach growls loudly, and he looks embarrassed. "Sorry..." [00:12] * KaeollaRae flips back off of Christy, doing a sommersault though the air and lands beside the others and says "Ta DA!" [00:12] <_< >_> Anyone seen where Roast went? [00:12] What am I. His sitter? [00:12] * KaeollaRae leans over and asks Carter "You sure you didn't eat it?" [00:12] Roast. Will that be a problem? [00:13] Did it follow you back through the portal? [00:13] Ew... quite sure. *to Cephiro* I don't think so. It's just kind of curious. [00:13] I'm sure it'll turn up. Sorry. You were saying, Lord Cephiro? [00:14] * KaeollaRae straightens back up. She is still smiling a bit and seems quite cheerful. [00:14] Ah, yes... where were we? [00:14] ( Wheee short-attention-span Carter! ) [00:16] * Cephiro glances at Christy, then back at Da Party. "In short. I won't allow a wildcard group of your potential to go around unchecked." [00:16] Will not *allow*? [00:16] Our potential? Hah! Thanatos over there thought we were all whimps. [00:17] * Cephiro nods. "I already know his opinion on this matter." [00:17] Let's hear him out, and try to ignore any...rudeness...shall we? [00:17] Okay, okay. Let's hear what you have to say, and your proposals are, then. [00:17] * KaeollaRae leans over towards Carter "Why do you wanna speak with GhostDork anyways? I thought we didn't like him." [00:18] No, Lord Cephiro, not Lord Thanatos. [00:18] Go on, my Lord. Please. What do you propose? [00:19] As you know, there are two groups of Lords, so far. We're all rightly feared for our power. We oppose each other, in a stalemate. A stalemate which has lasted for 14 years. [00:19] You are a wildcard to that balance. I need to know your quantity. [00:20] Trying to solve it like an algebraeic equation? *snickers* I doubt it's that simple. [00:20] I will not tolerate a wildcard on your scale. [00:20] * Carter leans forward. "What do you mean by that? What scale do you believe us to have?" [00:20] * KaeollaRae says "That's an interesting approach to asking a girl out on a date." [00:20] * Carter hits Kaeolla on the head with his right fist. Not very hard at all, just a thwap, really. "Hush." [00:21] * Tzezhin completely ignores Kaeolla. [00:21] * KaeollaRae is still smiling. [00:21] It's pretty hard to beleive, but it's the only explanation. You're another set of Lords, and you can completely screw up the existing, stable balance, if I let you survive that long. [00:22] I have no desire to be the one to make this decision, but the repurcussions will be too great if I allow you to go unchecked. [00:22] * KaeollaRae thinks.oO("My doesn't he think he's all high and mighty.") [00:22] ~MENTAL STATIC, ANGRY QUALITY~ [00:23] ...what decision? [00:24] To make sure you don't become a threat. [00:24] * Tzezhin rises to his feet, drawing The Sword. "And how exactly do you propose to...ensure that/" [00:24] [Terran band, "shouted": Roast, if you can hear this, get in here. We may need that orb.] *Carter looks a bit vague* [00:24] * Elonith looks at Tzezhin. "Stand down..." [00:25] I will do what's nessecary. But... I'd like to avoid violence to do so. [00:25] A wise policy. [00:25] The easiest way to do this to know your quantity. [00:25] * Tzezhin stands where he is, not exactly in an offensive position, but not very friendly either. [00:25] You want to know our 'number'? [00:25] * Cephiro smirks. "You could put it that way." [00:26] * KaeollaRae says "See, there's another date reference." [00:26] * Carter thwaps Kae in the same manner, a touch harder this time. [00:26] ( Segev, on the other hand, snickers at Kae's comment. ) [00:27] * KaeollaRae rubs her head and says "Hey..." [00:27] * Cephiro smiles wryly at Kae. [00:27] * Elonith shudders and looks around somewhat neverously, then reclaims his composure. "Right, number. As in how many people we have with us... right?" [00:28] And where you stand. [00:28] Standing is a little beyond me at hte moment... Sorry. ^^; [00:28] * KaeollaRae says "Do you have a Global Positioning Sattelite? I could tell you then." [00:28] Bad joke. *thwaps self* [00:29] Very bad joke. [00:29] * Cephiro frowns, glancing at Christy, then turns back. "A technological marvel..." [00:30] Huh? [00:30] ( AFK slightly. ) [00:30] You see how many of us are here. As for where we stand, I think it depends on who you ask. I, personally, have been offended by both sides, but not enough to warrent any offensive action." [00:31] * Carter o_Os and looks vague for a moment again. [00:32] * KaeollaRae winks at Cephiro and says "You should lighten up and have a little fun for a change. Stress is a lifestealer." [00:32] Odd... *blinks, looks at Lord Cephiro again* What technological marvel were you refering to, Lord Cephiro? [00:32] I count 6 of you. Have you found the seventh, yet? [00:32] The... 'Global Positioning Sattelite.' [00:33] Oh. Yeah, I suppose it would be marvelous to this setting; they're quite common where I come from. I would love to try to build such things here...might help with my research into the monoliths and wormholes. [00:33] * KaeollaRae says "Maybe it's Roast." she smiles. [00:35] * Xelph turns to Cephiro. "They don't look like they'll be a threat. Maybe that one, but not as a whole." [00:35] But, to answer your question, Lord Greyholmes, we have a suspicion, but are not yet certain if we know the seventh. And, I believe, are rather loath to count Naoki as one of our number. [00:35] * Christy winces at the mention of Naoki. [00:35] * Carter eyes both Naoki and Kae as he says that last sentence. [00:36] If you need help restraining her, don't hesitate to ask. [00:36] ( Offensive Mind Shield attributed to near-insanity. TP's gotta hate it. ^__^ ) [00:36] ( Naoki's INSANE, you say? ) [00:36] ( Near. Not quite. ) [00:37] * KaeollaRae says "You're just an old fuddy-duddy, Carter." [00:37] * Carter mouths, "Old?" incredulously. [00:37] Also... I should mention this. [00:38] There's more of a balance than just political. [00:38] Oh? *interested again* [00:38] If this goes into something similar to The Force... [00:38] Oh? [00:38] We, the Lords of Light, could very well be the only group right now if we wished. We could have wiped them out. [00:39] * KaeollaRae says while smiling to Carter "Age isn't just a physical state - it's a mental state too. Like being set in your ways and not willing to have fun." [00:39] ~*static* Good god, I hope it doesn't go into the Force *static*~ [00:39] There is a reason they are still around, and that is because if one of them is removed, the Realm trembles. [00:40] * KaeollaRae asks Cephiro "How do you know that if you've not poofed one?" [00:40] How do you know this, if not by *looks displeased with this word, but uses it anyway* 'experimentation'? [00:40] At the end of the fighting, Garos lay dead at my feet, and the Realm itself cried out. [00:40] * KaeollaRae bonks Carter on his head and says to him "I already asked that." [00:40] Ow... Sorry. [00:41] We tried everything, but in the end, the only choice left was to revive him. [00:41] * Cephiro gets a stern look on his face. "I would have wished or anything but that." [00:41] ( s/or/for ) [00:41] * Carter looks almost stricken when Cephiro said Garos was dead...and then suprised (and a touch releived) when he reveals that the Lord was revived. "How was this done?" [00:42] A spell of my own design. [00:42] * KaeollaRae smacks Carter on his forehead with the palm of one hand "I said 'Feel The Lord and Heal my brother!'" [00:43] * KaeollaRae says "Oh, that works too." [00:43] * Elonith hits his head. "It's the force all over again." [00:43] * Tzezhin Looks at Kae and Carter. "Stop that, you too." [00:43] * Carter topples backwards at Kae's hit. [00:43] Oof. [00:43] * KaeollaRae says "Oops. I didn't mean to break you. Need a band-aid?" [00:44] * Carter pushes himself back into a sitting position with difficulty. "No, I won't. That's impressive, Lord Cephiro... you truly can bring back the dead?" [00:44] * KaeollaRae looks about and asks noone in particular "Say, where is Miss Firecracker anyways?" [00:44] She ran off. Remember? [00:44] Oh, right. You were covered in butterflies. [00:44] * KaeollaRae replys "But I thought she was coming right back?" [00:45] No... but Miss Alex was supposed to... I could really use that food. >_<; [00:45] Yes. Ignore that. Where do you stand? [00:45] As newcomers. We've only been here for..what, a month? [00:46] * KaeollaRae looks at Cephiro and says "Say, you could make a lot of money with that bring'em back alive trick. Oh, right you guys don't use money here. I guess that'd not work." [00:46] I cannot speak for these others, but I stand for myself. And my wish remains solely to return to my homeland. [00:46] * Cephiro eyes Kae. [00:47] * Cephiro nods at Tzezhin. "And the rest of you?" [00:47] * KaeollaRae eyes Tzezhin and says "See what I mean about being an old fuddy-duddy. A stick-in-the-mud like Tzezhin." [00:47] You already know how I feel. [00:48] * KaeollaRae says "Kinda warm and squishy, right?" [00:48] I am a scientist. I want to understand this place, and I would like to go home, at least to tell my parents I still live. But, there are things that are good about here, too... [00:48] At least I possess sense. [00:49] * Cephiro turns back to Xelph, and starts talking in low tones to him. Christy merely looks in the direction of the two. After some discussion, Cephiro looks back over at Da Party. [00:49] * Elonith kindly ignores Kaeolla. "Departure is always something on my mind." [00:49] Well? [00:49] * Carter 's stomach growls yet again. [00:49] * KaeollaRae says "Wow, I can't believe you guys really want leave this fun and exciting place just to go back to a normal boring old life-style. This's way more fun." [00:49] I'm going to assign Alex to you, to keep an eye on you. [00:50] Hey, Cephiro... [00:50] Yes? [00:50] * KaeollaRae says "Oh, Alex! She's my favorite!" [00:50] If killing one of us would make the planet cry out, then what kind of control do you have over the situation? [00:50] You assume our normal lifestyles are boring. [00:50] Perhaps yours is. [00:51] ( *I* don't call killing people for money boring. But maybe that's just me. ) [00:51] Kaeolla, Tzezhin, quiet. We can argue to our hearts' content later. This is important. [00:51] * Tzezhin glances at Carter. "Convince her of that. Without getting into another slapfight, preferably." [00:52] We will not kill our counterparts, or vice versa. As much as we want to. [00:52] * Tzezhin turns his attention back to the conversation. [00:52] * Carter looks suitably ashamed of himself. "*cough* Um, right. So, why do you hate each other so?" [00:53] * Cephiro's eyes harden. "And you shall not either." [00:53] * Elonith rolls his eyes. "Did I ever say I *would*?" [00:53] What makes you think we *could*? [00:53] Indeed. [00:53] ( No, Carter's not prevaricating...honest. ) [00:54] You have the potential. [00:54] Given what I've seen of you and the Shadow Lords, I doubt that. [00:54] ( Okay, now he's just out-and-out lying. ) [00:55] Do you have any other questions? Alex will be assigned to you, to keep an eye on you. I'll trust you, but we're going to be keeping tabs on you. [00:55] * KaeollaRae says "Killing's boring anyways. I just wanna have fun." she winks "You know what I mean?" [00:55] Yes, you mean you enjoy being reckless and irresponsible. We know, and we care not. [00:55] Fair enough. ...Can I get something to eat, now? [00:55] * Cephiro nods. [00:55] How long are we going to be under this...observation period? [00:56] * KaeollaRae nearly squeels with glee and says "I love interacting with Alex! She's so much fun!" [00:56] Until we're sure. [00:56] And how are you to define that? [00:57] * Elonith sighs. "What I see is a inherent flaw in the system. You cannot kill any of us, we cannot kill any of you. It's fairly obvious you have little control over the Lords of Shadow. Hence, you most likely will have little control over us. I conclude that, therefore, the balance shall remain as it was before." [00:57] * KaeollaRae winks at Christy and thinks.oO("Foolish of him to assign that trigger-happy girl to me.") [00:57] I have some control over the Lords of Shadow. [00:57] Elonith, if it makes them happy, let them do it. It's not like we can't use Alex's help in getting around; she was our guide before, she can be so again. [00:58] What of her sisters? [00:58] Let's just say I value my freedom to make my own choices. [00:58] ~*mental static again, fainter than before*~ [00:58] Annie and Ai? They are not assigned to you. [00:59] I see. [00:59] * KaeollaRae grins a wide Cheshire Cat grin. [00:59] * Tzezhin glances at Elo. "And what choices will we be rid of, after this decision?" [00:59] * Cephiro turns to Xelph, and talks to him quietly. Xelph gets up. [00:59] * Carter has an odd, pondering look cross his face. "What, to you, would be the ideal outcome of this situation, and what you seem to think we represent? What would you wish us to be, were the situation ideal, my Lord?" [01:00] I'll be taking my leave of you now. I've got a family matter to attend to. [01:00] ( And if you were a biscuit, what kind of biscuit would you be? ) [01:00] Xelph... [01:01] *cough* Lord Greyholmes... be gentle. Don't tarnish your own memories with fear and resentment; don't taint Lady Anya's of her mother and your wife. [01:01] You joining us on the side of balance, and peace. As for what you represent, I do not know. [01:01] ( Thanks, Dr. Delger!!! ) [01:02] Would Lady Yaala really want Anya to think she was ashamed of her? [01:02] We--most of us--wish nothing more than to be left alone. So long as that is set, I believe there is no cause for other than balance or peace...save for some of my associates. [01:02] * Tzezhin glances at Naoki and Kaeolla. [01:02] ( Tze: Hah! I'm really thinking the boy needs to shut up. ) [01:03] Carter, leave it. They'll have to work it out sooner or later. [01:03] * Xelph looks at Carter sadly. "I thank you for your caring. But... she won't listen to me anymore." [01:03] * KaeollaRae narrows her eyes, looking directly into Christy's eyes, her Cheshire-style smiling fading and an almost devlish look to her face, and thinks dark thoughts about Alex. [01:04] * Christy locks eyes with Kae, which are now glowing a bright green. And there's a very 'tight' feeling around Kae, like the air around her turned to steel. [01:05] * KaeollaRae blinks at Christy and then goes back to her normal smile and looks towards Tzezhin and says "I'm only looking for fun, a concept that seems alien to your overly serious self." [01:05] She fears your displeasure. ...I'm sorry, it isn't my business, but I hate to see you hurting, as well as her pain. ...I'll butt out, now. *turns away, embarrassed* *whispers to himself* I probably shouldn't have seen what I have... [01:05] * Tzezhin ignores Kae. [01:06] * Xelph looks at Carter a long moment, then nods. "Farewell for now." [01:06] Fare well. [01:06] * Xelph leaves. [01:07] Well then, are there any other questions? [01:08] * KaeollaRae smiles at Christy and thinks.oO("I'm merely suggesting that you choose someone else beside Miss Firecracker if you truely won't to avoid...unpleasantries. We don't get along.") [01:08] Not at present. [01:08] * About now, Alex returns with food and stuff, a small first-aid kit, and a big white bandage around her midriff, partially covered by her shirt. [01:08] (won't = want) [01:08] ( Hah, 'cause of course there's anyone Kae really gets along with. ) [01:08] No questions. Just a statement that I resent authority. [01:09] Hello again, Miss Alex. ^_^ *sniffs hungrilly* [01:09] ~Alex is the right one of the three.~ [01:09] * Tzezhin glances at Elo. "Unless you *are* authority?" [01:09] (actually, Alex is the one she get's along with least because Alex has such a temper) [01:09] ( The other two are left? ) [01:09] (mallet* ) [01:09] ( :P ) [01:09] ( Bokken* ) [01:09] ( |P ) [01:10] ( No, seriously, it doesn't make any sense. ) [01:10] ( Is she the only one that's right in the head? Or is it simply that she's the right one for us, or what? ) [01:10] * Cephiro stands himself. "Goodbye for now." [01:10] ( Ask the Christy girl. ) [01:10] ( I can't. ) [01:10] * Cephiro vanishes in a flare of silver. [01:10] Farewell, my Lo-- I hate it when they do that. [01:11] * Elonith chuckles. "Perhaps." [01:11] Well. That was a waste of time. [01:11] Tell me 'bout it. Who's up for a burger? [01:11] How'd it go? You're still all in the same amount of pieces as when I left you, so that's good [01:11] I AM! [01:11] Although since we are now, it seems, bound to remain here, I suppose there is not much else we could have done. [01:11] * KaeollaRae thinks.oO("Unfortunate choice. I rather like Annie.") [01:11] * Tzezhin doesn't look too pleased at the prospecct of staying here. [01:12] * Alex drops a sack of food on the floor, filled with various pre-packaged stuff. [01:12] Looks like I'm stuck with you guys again. [01:12] * KaeollaRae looks towards Alex and replys "So it seems." she winks at her. [01:13] * Alex seems to be avoiding looking at Kae. [01:13] * Carter crawls over to it, and starts ripping open packages without a care for what they contain, and consuming them, package and all. He more closely resembles an animal than a boy at the moment. [01:13] * Roast is in the bag, too! [01:13] * Tzezhin snitches something (not Roast) before Carter can get to it, finally remembering that it's getting close to that "+2 days without eating" thing, and eats. [01:14] o_O *munch*what*chew*'re*swallow*you doing*bite*in*chew, bite*there?*munchmunchcrunch* [01:14] * Elonith grabs a small portion of food and nibbles on it. "Yup, you're stuck with us." [01:14] And... Annie says sorry. Christy asked her directly what happened, and she had to tell her. [01:15] * KaeollaRae thinks.oO("Carter's such a beast when he's not in control of himself.") [01:15] Duty-bound. [01:15] * Tzezhin sighs. "Well, it cannot be helped." [01:15] * Carter nods sympathetically at Alex, but doesn't pause in his gorging. [01:15] * Christy herself fades out, rippling momentarilly as a pink, transparant version of herself, leaving behidn a burst of pink butterflys, which scatter. [01:16] * KaeollaRae smiles. [01:16] So what'd'ya guys wanna do? And especially about her. *points at the unconcious Naoki.* [01:16] * Tzezhin eyes his "burger" a bit dubiously. "Of what meat is this constructed? Camel? It seems rather odd..." [01:16] * Tzezhin eats it anyway. [01:17] I*crunch*gotta learn*chewchew*a*munch*trick*talk with mouth full*like that. [01:17] * Tzezhin barely spares a glance for Naoki. "Leave her." [01:17] * Elonith forces the sword's blade into the ground using TK. "I'm thinking leave her. But what to do with her sword?" [01:17] ...hm. [01:17] Sword...? [01:17] Could you force it so deeply into the ground that she could not pull it out? [01:18] * KaeollaRae says "I think she's rather fun." [01:18] ( But then Naoki'll think she's Queen Arthur. >_> ) [01:18] *talking around food, still* We could give it to one of the Lords of this place. [01:18] ( So? ) [01:18] ( ... that could be an improvement, yes. ) [01:18] * Carter somehow manages to cram every crumb that tries to fall out of his mouth back in. [01:18] * KaeollaRae says to Carter "You go vaccum-boy!" [01:19] * Carter finishes what was in the bag, and licks his fingers. And looks around for more, still hungry. [01:20] * Alex blinks. Several times. "I know you eat a lot, but how the hell did you eat -all- of that?" [01:20] You'd be surprised. [01:20] I need to regenerate; Naoki and Lady Greyholmes's fight drained almost all of my reserves. [01:20] ^^; [01:21] This should be enough to start, though... Unless there's anything else, I'm going to sleep, now. *slumps over, and curls into a fetal position* [01:22] * Carter mumbles, "Roast, would you record what happens for me? Thanks..." His breathing settles into a rhythmic sigh. [01:22] * Tzezhin looks down at Carter. "Perhaps we should move him to a more comfortable state of affairs. Surely we are not to remain in this room." [01:23] * KaeollaRae think.oO("I wonder how long it would take him to notice if I get a marker and circles around his eyes while he's zoned.") [01:23] * Carter is now known as Roast [01:23] Uh... Well, you could. I'd bet you'd get bored of it real quick, though. [01:23] ( Kae, Christy's gone. No-one cares any more. ) [01:23] ( Or can hear you, for that matter. ) [01:23] ( I'm amused by it... ) [01:23] (so what) [01:24] ( Bah. Shouldn't be surprised. ) [01:24] So what'd'ya wanna do? After everyone's recovered, anyways. [01:24] * Roast walks over and settles down with the group, regarding them with a serious sort of curiosity. [01:24] * Tzezhin shrugs. "It much seems as there is nothing *to* do." [01:24] ( What does Roast look like right now? ) [01:24] * Elonith sighs, and pushes the sword just a leetle deeper into the ground. "Find a place to rest." [01:24] * KaeollaRae looks at Alex with a smile and says "I'm sure we'll think of something." [01:25] .... [01:25] Rae, stop hitting on Alex. [01:25] * Roast is a boy about 9-10 years old, with black hair and brown eyes, wearing a plain brown tunic and matching trousers. Bare feet. [01:26] * KaeollaRae winks at Elonith "Who says I am?" [01:26] You're not Christy. And I have no objections to shooting you in the knees. I may not be able to stop you, if you are a new group, but I'm sure as hell gonna leave a scar that'll haunt you unitl you die. [01:26] I say you are. [01:27] ( Are we wrapping up soon? ) [01:27] ( Yah. ) [01:27] * KaeollaRae says to Elonith "Well, you're certainly entitled to your opinon." [01:29] * Roast holds up his hands, with puppet-chibis of Kae and Elo; the puppets argue silently. [01:29] ( Go 'head and wrap up whenever ye'ere done talking. Alex dosne't have anything plotty to say, so go 'head. ) [01:29] * Alex grins at Roast. [01:30] * Elonith chuckles. "Let's get going. Where to?" [01:30] ( Hiono Puuunch! ) [01:31] * Alex shrugs. [01:32] * Tzezhin almost smiles at Roast. [01:32] * Roast walks over to the discarded bag, and takes it over to where Naoki's sword is. He puts it under said sword, and makes to wrap it up so it can be carried. [01:32] ( I thought Elo stuck it *into* the ground. ) [01:32] ( ala the Sword in the Stone. ) [01:32] ( I can't remember if Elo was levitating it, or what. ^^; ) [01:32] (Yup. It's wedged *into* the floor pretty damn good.) [01:33] ( We're leaving her anyway. ) [01:33] * Roast drapes the bag over the sword, trying to make it look like a tent, then. [01:34] ( Seg makes such cute NPCs. Well, Roast isn't exactly one, but oh well. ) [01:34] ( Slime! (: ) [01:34] ( * Roast turns into Slime! ...he could, you know. <_<;; ) [01:35] ( Hey, that's true. ) [01:35] ( For every great Minx there's an occurence of Slime to throw him off. >_> ) [01:35] No ideas whatsoever? [01:35] Maybe we should figure out what the hell those monoliths are made out of? [01:35] ( Minx is great? ) [01:35] * Roast regards the 'tent' for a moment, then picks up the bag again, and tries to pick up Carter's sword with it. [01:36] * Youch! Carter's sword is melting Roast's hands! Even through the bag! [01:36] ( This is interesting, playing a mute and litteraly-born-yesterday character. Even for a short time. ) [01:36] * Roast drops the bag and sword. [01:37] * Roast then tries to pick up the bag and hold the sword in it, without touching the sword itself - even through the bag. [01:37] * Same thing! [01:37] ( Wait, so "slinging" the sword along still does that? ) [01:37] * Roast lets the bag drop through the liquid of its hands, and regards it somewhat angrilly. [01:37] ( Err. Wait. You mean toss it in a bag and dragging it? ) [01:37] ( Yes. ) [01:37] ( That'll work. ) [01:37] (That's what I thought he ment.) [01:38] ( Looks like it. ) [01:38] ( Never mind, then. ) * Roast holds up the sling-bag triumphantly. ^_^ [01:39] * Elonith waits through the silence. "Well, that's amusing. I'm going to head out." [01:39] What you guys do is up to you... I need to collect my thoughts. [01:40] * KaeollaRae jests with a smile "Did they get away from you?" [01:40] * Alex nods. "Don't run off, okay?" [01:40] * Roast makes to follow Elonith...until it's clear the rest of the people aren't going, too. Then he puts down the sling for now and goes to wait for the others to make a decision. [01:40] ..."run off"? [01:40] Forget already? I'ts my official duty to spy on you. *looks a tad irritated* [01:41] I assumed you would have some way of knowing where we were, if that were the case. [01:41] * KaeollaRae says "I imagine it's more of a manual thing." [01:42] * Tzezhin shrugs eloquently. [01:42] * Elonith walks off, apparently. [01:42] * Roast shrugs less eloquently, but in obvious monkey-like imitation of Tze. [01:42] * Alex shrugs. [01:43] I get to follow you around. Hopefully you'll make it easy on me. [01:43] And don't try to bore me to death in the process. *eyes Carter.* [01:43] * KaeollaRae smiles. [01:43] ( Carter is boring? o_O ) [01:44] ( He's sleeping. ) [01:44] ( Damned tech-heads. ) [01:44] ( Ahhhhhhh. ) [01:44] (Yup. Examine this. Scan this. How does this think work? Study.) [01:44] ( Oh, or th at. ) [01:44] (Right. Techhead) [01:44] * Tzezhin leans back against a pillar, slides down to a somewhat lounging positiong, and goes to sleep. [01:45] May as well make the duty less onerous for you; it is not as if you volunteered for it in any case. [01:45] * Tzezhin sleepity-sleeps. [01:45] It'll probably be a good idea for you guys to recover, so we'll be here in Temple a couple of days. [01:45] Anyways. I'll be back later. Don't run off. Because I will catch you eventually. [01:46] * KaeollaRae chuckles. [01:46] * Roast tilts his head and regards Alex. [01:47] Oh, before I forget... *reaches into the backpack, and pulls out metal handcuffs, high-tech magnetic handcuffs, some glowing shackles, some chain, and some plain ole rope. [01:47] I figure one of tose'll work on her. *points at Naoki.* [01:48] Have fun. Seeya later. [01:49] * Alex trudges off. 'tis a lot less awe-inspiring to leave on foot, ne? [01:49] * Roast gets up and follows Alex. [01:49] (What's this room look like anyways? Windows? Movie screen? Video game Center?) [01:50] ( Carter and Elo could rig up a vid-game center, if you wanted... Roast could be the screen. ) [01:50] (Heh Heh cool) [01:50] ( Hold on a sec, lemme dig up the room descrip. ) [01:50] ( Kae'd probably kick everyone's butt at the games, though. ) [01:51] * On the other side... is a large, circular hall. There's a section of wall set out, with a desk in front, that seats seven, white. And another one, to the side, that's colored a dark grey. The ceiling dome has pictures of various angelic figures, and the windows in it are arranges as such to angle the light from the sun upon both sets of seats. [01:51] (Well, since she didn't take Gaming/Video Games - maybe not - unless it's DDR or some other dance-based game) [01:51] (Elo's got no skill in games, but then again... does he need any?) [01:52] ( * GM calls it quits. Go 'head and call the session if ye're all done. ) [01:52] ( Done. ) [01:53] ( Roast is gone; I'm done. He'll probably follow Alex for a bit, then get distracted by something else, and ... you get the idea. ) [01:55] ( Bah. ) [01:55] * Endless ending end!