Action, Adventure, Excitement, Part 6 Finale - Chapter 2 Subject: Re: AAE 6: Handing over the Artifacts Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:11:44 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 08:57:16 -0800 The Hunter Said As CAoL Message # 00009410 >On 03-05-2001 at 22:45:07 >Nemisis Said As CAoL Message # 00009401 > >>On Sun, 04 Mar 2001 11:24:48 -0800 >>The Hunter Said As CAoL Message # 00009371 >> >> Eric begins to step forward, when the plain box unwraps itself >>and opens, and the Philosopher's Stone levitates exactly 3 1/4" from >>the base of the box. Muttering darkly to himself about pointless >>magical displays, he snags the Stone from the air with a >>lightning-fast grab (unless touching the Stone is a Bad Idea) and >>hands it over to Nemisis. > >On Contact he will become aware of any and all Catalytic Activity, > In the Area as well as within himself. > If he chooses to he can alter the operation of the Any of, > The Catalysts Involved... > Changing Saturation levels, Speed, and Direction of Action. Eric looks at his hand in what someone else would be mild surprise. (For him, this is an expression of utter astonishment. ;^) "Hrm. A Son of Ether would cut off his right arm for something like this." He smiles slightly. "Even if he couldn't sew it back on." >> A sudden thought occurs to him, and his frown deepens. "Hrm. The >>Philosopher's Stone is supposed to be able to extend one's life >>span. It doesn't do that on contact, does it?" >> >>"It is my understanding that the Stone is used to make an _elixir_ >>to extend one's life span," Morgan explains. >> >> "Oh," Eric replies, mollified. >> >>"Then again, in this reality, who knows?" she adds with a wicked >>grin. >> >> Eric scowls at her. Roland just smiles and shrugs. >> "Mutter mumble grumble gripe immortals gripe grumble mumble >>mutter..." > >"That would be the Safer way, > However if you chose to It may be possible, > To Alter some of the factors responsible for Aging directly. > Most of the Potions on record would be more complete in effect, > As well as providing a variable amount of rejuvination." Eric quickly puts the Stone in place. (He actually manages to look unhurried in his effort despite this...or at least, he would to most observers.) "Thank you, no," Eric replies politely. "I have no desire to extend my life span by...by any means, really. I don't seek death any more, but I don't intend to cheat her, either. I'll live a mortal's life as Gaia intended, and gladly accept my rest when it's offered." "To each his own," Roland replies simply. "Too right," Eric says. "Now if you'll excuse me." He steps back. "I never met this 'Fuzzy' of yours, so I think retreating to the 'observer' boundary is in order." After considering for a moment, and looking at his sister (still attached at the hip to Roger, IIRC), he adds, "But you know him from watching them on X-TV, right?" ^You're welcome. ;^)^ ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6 Catching all myselves up... Well Kinda... Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 11:12:07 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:48:31 -0500 Mike Knight Said As CAoL Message # 00009411 >On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 07:51:35 -0800 >Morgan and/or Roland Said As CAoL Message # 00009408 > >*He isn't a child anymore. He's grown into a bitter, hate-full young >man. Whom, if I recall correctly, is now wielding Darath the Black's >soul stealing sword,* Morgan comments cooly. Mike nodded. He had been ready to make the same argument. >>*If some of You did not Still Consider him to be Family, >> Would not his Mini-Lens have Evaporated by now?* > >*He killed one of my oldest and dearest friends. That removed him >from 'family' status in my book, at least.* Mike was also expecting this answer. It was part of why he couldn't justify his thoughts on the subject, he knew what Squee'd done was a heinous act, perhaps unforgiveable. His only reason to say 'perhaps,' in fact, was because he hadn't known Roscoe that long, Mike wasn't as close to him as Morgan. He did prod his emotions, looking for any love for Squee, any sign that he was still family. *I don't know if he's family, but I do pity him and wish I could undo what went wrong with him.* >Then, >>On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 07:46:13 -0500 >>"Caprice" Said As CAoL Message # 00009406 > >Morgan sighs, and all can feel that she dearly hopes Mischief doesn't >end up painfully disillusioned. > > Roland very quietly starts building energy fields around him... > >>Caprice just quietly sighs over a secured lens link that excludes >>Squee and Mischief. *Doesn't matter what I decide... cat's out of >>the bag now.* Michael visibly winces, though not from the pun, which causes the corner of his mouth to quirk upward into a lopsided grin. *I suspected her side of the bond would be strong. Just hope Squee doesn't break her heart if he doesn't want to join us.* Whiskers suddenly tingling from a nearby energy field, Mike glances to his side and sees Tink sitting crosslegged on a blue velvet pillow with silver tassles. She and the pillow are four feet off the ground. In her hand is a saucer and teacup, steam gently drifting out of the cup. She takes a cookie from the saucer and dunks it in the tea, glancing at Mike meaningfully before taking a bite. While Mike remembers Squee as 'Log, son of Log, son of Log, ad nauseum,' it's apparent Tink has graduated Squee to the level of 'threat.' *Well,* Tink sends, almost embarrassed, *Being hopeful doesn't mean being stupid.* She takes another bite of her cookie. *Mmm, chocolate chip.* she remarks, trying to change the subject. *Right, Washu,* The elder Seven remarks, flicking a hand out and causing the air around him to ripple, *Buckle up for safety.* ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6 Catching all myselves up... Well Kinda... Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 12:20:27 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 11:49:44 -0800 Morgan and/or Roland Said As CAoL Message # 00009412 >On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:48:31 -0500 >Mike Knight Said As CAoL Message # 00009411 > > Mike was also expecting this answer. It was part of why he >couldn't justify his thoughts on the subject, he knew what Squee'd >done was a heinous act, perhaps unforgiveable. His only reason to say >'perhaps,' in fact, was because he hadn't known Roscoe that long, >Mike wasn't as close to him as Morgan. He did prod his emotions, >looking for any love for Squee, any sign that he was still family. > *I don't know if he's family, but I do pity him and wish I could >undo what went wrong with him.* *Well,* Morgan says with another sigh, *I'll admit I'd certainly rather see him rehabilitated than punished. But right now I don't trust him any farther than I could....* Those who know her well know she usually finishes that phrase "comfortably spit a rat," but that she obviously doesn't want to use that particular reference this time. (OOC: Yeah, I'm evil. And?) The highlander closes her eyes and rests a hand on her stomach. *You'll forgive me if I ask the rest of you to deal with him as much as possible, then. In my current condition, I don't trust myself to not let my emotions overrule, and I _really_ don't need the extra stress.* Roland gently takes her hand. *I'll handle it, dear.* His tone indicates "handling it" might mean anything from talking calmly with Squee to knocking him halfway across the Dyson Sphere. ================================= Subject: AAE6: Squee's Situation Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:02:45 -0800 (PST) On 03-06-2001 at 13:00:36 FailSafe Said As CAoL Message # 00009413 >On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 07:51:35 -0800 >Morgan and/or Roland Said As CAoL Message # 00009408 > >*He killed one of my oldest and dearest friends. That removed him >from 'family' status in my book, at least.* *So you react thus Only because 'It Is Personal'?* *Why are you here? Don't you know that, Fuzzy is Far Worse that Squee could be, Even in Squee's worst Nightmares.* *Fuzzy has gone so far as to Start Interstellar Wars, and Watch Planets Die, Just because their Society had become too Static.* *That is Neither the Greatest nor the Least Atrocity, That Fuzzy may be held accountable for.* The impression of a Simple nod of Acknowledgment, And Dropping the Subject. ================================= Subject: AAE6: Caprice's Stress Issues Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:41:31 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:42:29 -0800 Nemisis Said As CAoL Message # 00009414 >On Mon, 05 Mar 2001 19:34:14 -0800 >Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009395 > >^Caprice, you seem to be in some distress. Would you like for me or >perhaps Morgan to assist you?^ Aurora asks. *Caprice I would offer a Quantum Buffering of Reality Shifts/Ripples, As would not quite cut you off from the Local REality Entirely, but I Believe that it Might be best if One of the /StarSpawn Handled it, As they would surely know what would interfere with what they intend to do.* ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Squee's Situation Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:41:35 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 13:33:59 -0800 Morgan and/or Roland Said As CAoL Message # 00009415 >On 03-06-2001 at 13:00:36 >FailSafe Said As CAoL Message # 00009413 > >>On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 07:51:35 -0800 >>Morgan and/or Roland Said As CAoL Message # 00009408 >> >>*He killed one of my oldest and dearest friends. That removed him >>from 'family' status in my book, at least.* > >*So you react thus Only because 'It Is Personal'?* Morgan just _stares_ at FailSafe. "Of _course_ it's personal! Granted, I'd be hesitant about considering any cold-blooded murderer as family, but when the person's killed a dear friend, it's hard to be objective," she almost growls. Roland places a hand on her shoulder, trying to keep her calm. > >*Why are you here? > Don't you know that, > Fuzzy is Far Worse that Squee could be, > Even in Squee's worst Nightmares.* > >*Fuzzy has gone so far as to Start Interstellar Wars, and > Watch Planets Die, > Just because their Society had become too Static.* > >*That is Neither the Greatest nor the Least Atrocity, > That Fuzzy may be held accountable for.* > > > >The impression of a Simple nod of Acknowledgment, > And Dropping the Subject. > OOC-M: Well Fuzzy, which does FailSafe say, given my response? OOC-R: Roland's reaction is entirely dependent on which response we get. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Squee's Situation Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:55:58 -0800 (PST) On 03-06-2001 at 13:54:21 FailSafe Said As CAoL Message # 00009416 >On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 13:33:59 -0800 >Morgan and/or Roland Said As CAoL Message # 00009415 > >Morgan just _stares_ at FailSafe. "Of _course_ it's personal! >Granted, I'd be hesitant about considering any cold-blooded murderer >as family, but when the person's killed a dear friend, it's hard to >be objective," she almost growls. > > Roland places a hand on her shoulder, trying to keep her calm. >>The impression of a Simple nod of Acknowledgment, >> And Dropping the Subject. > >OOC-M: Well Fuzzy, which does FailSafe say, given my response? > > OOC-R: Roland's reaction is entirely dependent on which response >we get. OOC: He is well aware thjat she does not need additional Stress, So that is how He would leave it. Besides he knows she will Think about it again, In days to come, Given the Self-Knowledge aspects of her Training. ================================= Subject: Re: Time for AAE6i Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 16:14:04 -0800 (PST) On 03-06-2001 at 16:12:26 Nemisis Said As CAoL Message # 00009417 >On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 08:07:42 -0800 (PST) >Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009409 > >"I don't suppose you, or anyone else here, can explain in a manner >simplified enough for my understanding _why_ Fuzzy was reduced to >artifacts? Or why it is possible to put Humpty-Dumpty back together >again?" The petite Amberite grins ruefully, "I think the closest I've >come to understanding Fuzzy was drawing the Creation sign to >transform him when we were giving Jadis trouble as members of the >Indian pantheon. I didn't understand why that seemed to fit then, but >at least my instincts work where my comprehension doesn't fill the >gaps." A Passing Nemisis Split "Consensus on your Second Question Seems to Be, 'The Keystone was not Expected to Transcend its Function in that way', 'We haven't a Clue How it could do so.', As far as you First Question Goes, We are told that if Lord Fuzzy had Survived Intact, A Major Paradox would have prevented the Rebirth altogether." The Quantum Shield is moved from on top of 'The Game of IF', To one of the Pedestals, Eventually all of the Artifacts are evenly spaced around the center. "Zia, I suspect that as one of the Three, Who have engaged in significant Magical Workings with Lord Fuzzy, That you are Expected on the Inner Circle, Those are Dyhrclhanc, John, and Yourself." Stage Note: There are Two Chalk Circles and a Wire Circle, First Chalk Circle for People, Second Chalk Circle for StarSpawn, The Wire Circle for Observers. ================================= Subject: Re: Time for AAE6i Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:12:27 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 16:58:43 -0800 (PST) Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009418 >On 03-06-2001 at 16:12:26 >Nemisis Said As CAoL Message # 00009417 > >A Passing Nemisis Split >"Consensus on your Second Question Seems to Be, > 'The Keystone was not Expected to Transcend its Function in that > way', > 'We haven't a Clue How it could do so.', > As far as you First Question Goes, > We are told that if Lord Fuzzy had Survived Intact, > A Major Paradox would have prevented the Rebirth altogether." "Oh. Nice to know that even the Big Brains are confused along with me. Not. As for being told stuff, I always liked understanding rather than accepting on description, but it'll do for this, there being no better way." >The Quantum Shield is moved from on top of 'The Game of IF', > To one of the Pedestals, > Eventually all of the Artifacts are evenly spaced around the > center. > >"Zia, I suspect that as one of the Three, > Who have engaged in significant Magical Workings with Lord Fuzzy, > That you are Expected on the Inner Circle, > Those are Dyhrclhanc, John, and Yourself." "Oh. No one told me I actually had a role; do I have any important lines? A prompter and a mark to hit would be most helpful. Can Nemo come along, or should he stay back here?" Zia walks towards the so-called Inner Ring to join DC and John. The chalk circle being magical, she knows it is important to 1) not break in or cross it, and 2) to get herself inside it anyway. She gives it a _look_ and it rotates, whole, up into the air, and down into the floor, whereupon she simple steps inside. Like someone skipping rope, only far slower. The chalk rotates clear through a rotation, winding up flat on the floor again. "What?" She smiles at anyone noticing. "It's just mathemagic." ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee was (Re: AAE6 Catching all myselves up... Well Kinda...) Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:36:31 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:15:27 -0800 (PST) Driscoll Said As CAoL Message # 00009419 >On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 07:46:13 -0500 >"Caprice" Said As CAoL Message # 00009406 > >Mischief sits bolt upright in Caprice's arms, her ears perked, her >whiskers twitching, *SQUEEE!* The mental tone is one of love, >surprised delight, and excitement and her purrs click over into high >gear. *SqueeSqueeSqueeSquee! They said you were /gone/! /Please/ come >Squee! We're trying to get Unca Fuzzy back! PleasePleasePlease?* >Mischief is young enough to still believe in unconditional love, and >still things of Squee as her best friend in all the worlds, and it is >painfully obvious to everyone over the link. Squee sites upon his trone as he ponders Mischief's words, knowing that it could very well be a trap set for him if he arrived there... though a more first hand view of the spell would be best... He finally makes his choice. Standing up and sapping his fingers as his clothes change and his Skeletal retainers appear. He begins weaving the spell around them all... The medallion around Joe's neck begins to glow as magical energies build within it, and then it explodes in a shower of light. Joe's screams and stumbles back, smoke rising from his flesh as Squee and his skeleton's appear. Squee stands regally in black robes, embroidered with mystical symbols in silver about it. Soulstealer is on his back the hilt poking out through the specially designed black cloak that's around him. His face peeks out from the hood of the cloak, showing ashen white skin and sunken eyes that make him look much older than his teenage body should look. He glances over at the screaming Joe and makes a bored looking sweep of his hand and Joe vanishes. Squee looks about, still without speaking a word and claps his hands twice. Two of the skeletons start disassembling the others and then reassembling the bones into a throne. Squee doesn't look back but seems to know when it's finished and simply sits back into it. He looks aorund at everyone with a cold even stare and a slight nod to those he recognises. He finally speaks, albeit softly and with great distain, "So, are you going to begin already? Or have you realized you can't do it and are trying to get my help?" ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 18:39:55 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 18:28:25 -0800 Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009420 >On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:15:27 -0800 (PST) >Driscoll Said As CAoL Message # 00009419 > > The medallion around Joe's neck begins to glow as magical energies >build within it, and then it explodes in a shower of light. Joe's >screams and stumbles back, smoke rising from his flesh as Squee and >his skeleton's appear. "JOE!" Roland leaps forward, using his energy powers to shield the Kindred from the sunlight. "Nass!" (Eric just takes a step back calmly, flowing into a stance that could just be standing...if you're not familiar with martial arts.) Rio also seems to tense. From her PoV, this new arrival has "Nephandi" written all over him. Morgan, of all people, looks perfectly calm and poised. Cool, but poised ;-). > Squee stands regally in black robes, embroidered with mystical >symbols in silver about it. Soulstealer is on his back the hilt >poking out through the specially designed black cloak that's around >him. His face peeks out from the hood of the cloak, showing ashen >white skin and sunken eyes that make him look much older than his >teenage body should look. He glances over at the screaming Joe and >makes a bored looking sweep of his hand and Joe vanishes. With his dimensional powers, Roland scans the place where Joe was to determine where Joe was sent _to._ > Squee looks about, still without speaking a word and claps his hands >twice. Two of the skeletons start disassembling the others and then >reassembling the bones into a throne. Squee doesn't look back but >seems to know when it's finished and simply sits back into it. He >looks aorund at everyone with a cold even stare and a slight nod to >those he recognises. He finally speaks, albeit softly and with great >distain, "So, are you going to begin already? Or have you realized >you can't do it and are trying to get my help?" Roland's eyes narrow to slits as he turns on Squee. No energy crackles around his body. His hands are not fists, nor do they tremble with rage. He does not stalk over to where Squee set up his 'throne.' He simply, in a quiet, calm-sounding voice, asks, "What did you do with Joe?" And the _Starspawn_ probably get chills from his reaction... ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6 Catching all myselves up... Well Kinda... Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 20:40:21 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 20:38:40 -0800 Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009421 >FailSafe Said As CAoL Message # 00009400 > >*Excuse me, but > Isn't the Big Question, > 'Where are the Spirits of His Parents?' > Nemo or any StarSpawn Could make them new Bodies, > Even some of the Other in this Group might be able to do so.* *Precisely. Time is no obstacle to us. Squee's parents have departed, but that does not mean that their spirits are lost. Aurora could be standing by as they are slain, to catch their spirits before they can be routed to their next life. The Stardragon can certainly merge those spirits back into bodies cloned from their own flesh. Squee's parents CAN be restored to him. It is not beyond our abilities. But SQUEE must ask before The Stardragon will act.* Oracle responds. *The same can be done for Roscoe. His spirit is still trapped in Soul Drinker.* >*On that Topic, > Squee Might be the Being with the Second most interaction with, > Fuzzy's Playful side, > After Mischief that is.* *That is a definite consideration.* Oracle adds. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee was (Re: AAE6 Catching all myselves up... Well Kinda...) Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 21:12:25 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 20:55:22 -0800 Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009422 >Driscoll Said As CAoL Message # 00009419 >The medallion around Joe's neck begins to glow as magical energies >build within it, and then it explodes in a shower of light. Joe's >screams and stumbles back, smoke rising from his flesh as Squee and >his skeleton's appear. > Squee stands regally in black robes, embroidered with mystical >symbols in silver about it. Soulstealer is on his back the hilt >poking out through the specially designed black cloak that's around >him. His face peeks out from the hood of the cloak, showing ashen >white skin and sunken eyes that make him look much older than his >teenage body should look. He glances over at the screaming Joe and >makes a bored looking sweep of his hand and Joe vanishes. As Joe vanishes, Aurora sends a pulse of healing energies after him, and tracks him to his -landing- place. (OOC: assuming the -landing- site is NOT compatible with his being. Ignore the rest otherwise) Sensing that he won't last long -there- she flips him back to his normal residence. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 21:12:38 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 20:43:30 -0800 (PST) Driscoll Said As CAoL Message # 00009423 >On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 18:28:25 -0800 >Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009420 > > With his dimensional powers, Roland scans the place where Joe was >to determine where Joe was sent _to._ The trail of Squee's magic leads back to a WOD dimention that feels like it's the one native to Joe. Narrowing it down more traces it to a hidden lair under a strip club in Las Vegas. Joe lays on the cool floor groaning softly as he gingerly touches the fresh scars about his exposed skin. > Roland's eyes narrow to slits as he turns on Squee. No energy >crackles around his body. His hands are not fists, nor do they >tremble with rage. He does not stalk over to where Squee set up his >'throne.' He simply, in a quiet, calm-sounding voice, asks, "What did >you do with Joe?" > And the _Starspawn_ probably get chills from his reaction... Squee looks over to Roland with a slightly raised eyebrow, "Concern over one of the walking dead Roland? I'm surprised. Expecially since most see the undead just as evil as those who create them. I sent him back to the wreched depths I took him from. He still exists don't worry. If I were going to have him dead I needn't have bothered to even raise a finger but let the sun do the task for me. I've never been one to go doing things with more effort than I need to use to achieve my goals. I guess that was another thing I never quite fit into with the Army of Light. you all are so much better at using excessive power in everything you do just ignoring all goals except your own. Which is another reason this will be an interesting ritual to watch... Fuzzy was the embodyment of twleve dimentions was it? Dimentions that were borne by his destruction... Now you want him back... will you actually sacrifice the twelve dimentions t get him back as you rememebred him? Doom 12 inhabited dimentiosn with less thought or caring than you show for one Vampire?" Squee smriks smugly. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 21:12:44 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 20:59:58 -0800 Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009424 >Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009420 > Roland's eyes narrow to slits as he turns on Squee. No energy >crackles around his body. His hands are not fists, nor do they >tremble with rage. He does not stalk over to where Squee set up his >'throne.' He simply, in a quiet, calm-sounding voice, asks, "What did >you do with Joe?" > And the _Starspawn_ probably get chills from his reaction... ^Roland, I have ensured the safety of the vampire. Squee is unconsiously hopping that we will find his behavior unacceptable and will drive him off. That will not benefit anyone. He does not realize it, but he is hurting and has been hurting for years. His actions derive from that hurt.^ Aurora sends. ================================= Subject: Re: Time for AAE6i Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 21:12:49 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 21:18:27 -0800 Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009425 >Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009418 >"Oh. No one told me I actually had a role; do I have any important >lines? A prompter and a mark to hit would be most helpful. Can Nemo >come along, or should he stay back here?" > >whisper something for a goodbye and hug him before departing. Either >way...> /*"He can go with you. His presense will not interfere with the operation. Indeed, he can assist me in ensuring that none of the forces, we are about to loose, intersects harmfully with any of the participants. If he wishes."*/ Aurora answers. Those with Lenses can sense her smiling. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 22:13:27 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 21:51:03 -0800 Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009426 >On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 20:43:30 -0800 (PST) >Driscoll Said As CAoL Message # 00009423 > >>On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 18:28:25 -0800 >>Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009420 >> >> With his dimensional powers, Roland scans the place where Joe was >>to determine where Joe was sent _to._ > > The trail of Squee's magic leads back to a WOD dimention that feels >like it's the one native to Joe. Roland relaxes. Slightly. > Squee looks over to Roland with a slightly raised eyebrow, "Concern >over one of the walking dead Roland? I'm surprised. Expecially since >most see the undead just as evil as those who create them. "I'm not most." >I sent him back to the wreched depths I took him from. He still >exists don't worry. If I were going to have him dead I needn't have >bothered to even raise a finger but let the sun do the task for me. The tension the others could feel through the lens link subsides. (Aside from Roland feeling where Joe ended up, Morgan would have called Squee on a lie in a heartbeat.) (OOC: She does have Truth Sense, from a number of different paradigms, and she's watching Squee _very_ carefully, so it's likely that if he does lie she'll pick it up. So far, all I see is mistaken perceptions and incorrect information, no lies.) >I've never been one to go doing things with more effort than I need >to use to achieve my goals. I guess that was another thing I never >quite fit into with the Army of Light. you all are so much better at >using excessive power in everything you do just ignoring all goals >except your own. Which is another reason this will be an interesting >ritual to watch... Fuzzy was the embodyment of twleve dimentions was >it? Dimentions that were borne by his destruction... Now you want him >back... will you actually sacrifice the twelve dimentions t get him >back as you rememebred him? Doom 12 inhabited dimentiosn with less >thought or caring than you show for one Vampire?" Squee smriks >smugly. Roland has relaxed at this point. "Nine, actually, and to the best of my knowledge he didn't destroy the dimensions that he 'embodied,' either before or after his destruction. Now, his essence is..." Roland trails off, looking Squee over suspiciously. "Let's just say that none of the realities involved, either from his birth or 'death,' are threatened. And if you remembered _anything_ about us, you'd know that we wouldn't do this otherwise." He walks back to Morgan, turning his back on the faerie-turned-necromancer. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 22:13:35 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 21:57:39 -0800 Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009427 >On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 20:59:58 -0800 >Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009424 > >^Roland, I have ensured the safety of the vampire. Squee is >unconsiously hopping that we will find his behavior unacceptable and >will drive him off. That will not benefit anyone. He does not realize >it, but he is hurting and has been hurting for years. His actions >derive from that hurt.^ Aurora sends. ^I. DON'T. CARE.^ Though his appearance remains calm, the rage can be felt, trying to boil over a tightly-sealed pressure cooker. ^His 'derived actions' are threatening this team, and I will _not_ tolerate that. Not on my watch.^ (Note: I'm placing this conversation _before_ Squee makes his explanation. Roland calms down quickly at that point.) ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee was (Re: AAE6 Catching all myselves up... Well Kinda...) Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 23:13:32 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 22:53:05 -0800 (PST) Rob N Said As CAoL Message # 00009428 >Driscoll Said As CAoL Message # 00009419 > > The medallion around Joe's neck begins to glow as magical energies >build within it, and then it explodes in a shower of light. Joe >screams and stumbles back, smoke rising from his flesh as Squee and >his skeleton's appear. Rob twitches at this, then tenses up. His body language makes it clear that he considers what is coming to be "bad joss" in the extreme. > Squee stands regally in black robes, embroidered with mystical >symbols in silver about it. Soulstealer is on his back, the hilt >poking out through the specially designed black cloak that's around >him. His face peeks out from the hood of the cloak, showing ashen >white skin and sunken eyes that make him look much older than his >teenage body should look. He glances over at the screaming Joe and >makes a bored looking sweep of his hand and Joe vanishes. Rob, at this point, seems to have vanished. [I don't recognize this person at all, and if I were calling the shots, I'd be going to DefCon 1 right now...but that's part of why I avoid command positions.] > Squee looks about, still without speaking a word and claps his hands >twice. Two of the skeletons start disassembling the others and then >reassembling the bones into a throne. Squee doesn't look back but >seems to know when it's finished and simply sits back into it. He >looks around at everyone with a cold even stare and a slight nod to >those he recognises. He finally speaks, albeit softly and with great >disdain, "So, are you going to begin already? Or have you realized >you can't do it and are trying to get my help?" [He's either very good, or he's still suffering the teenager's invulnerability complex.] Rob pauses, taking a second look at Squee. [Possibly both. And that jawline...is that what Squee becomes after he leaves?] Anybody reading Rob's emotions at this point would pick up sorrow and pity mixed, relating to the waste of potential. ================================= Subject: AAE6 Settling to Watch Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 00:32:16 -0800 (PST) On 03-07-2001 at 00:30:38 NPC Said As CAoL Message # 00009429 >On 03-04-2001 at 10:54:55 >Nemisis Said As CAoL Message # 00009369 > >A Nemisis Split will approach anyone settling in the Outer Circle, > ie Scott's sensor line, > Including Scott here, and > Offer access to the Sensor arrays in the Near side of The Castle. > Some of which run all the way up the Towers, > Telescopic Visuals from the Towers tops should give a good View, > If accepted they can be either or both of, > A Display Equipped Chair or a DataLink Module, > Come to think of it, > This can be accessed with the Globals. "I would like the Display Chair, and Could you have one of the DataLink Modules delivered to my ship please." "Yes Sir" The Senior Master Chimes in "Just the Display Chair for me Please." The Nemisis Split Assembles the requested Chairs, Off Screen a Castle Automaton Delivers the Requested Module. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 00:41:08 -0800 (PST) On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 23:17:01 PST Nemo Said As CAoL Message # 00009431 >On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 18:28:25 -0800 >Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009420 > >> Squee looks about, still without speaking a word and claps his >>hands twice. Two of the skeletons start disassembling the others and >>then reassembling the bones into a throne. Squee doesn't look back >>but seems to know when it's finished and simply sits back into it. >>He looks aorund at everyone with a cold even stare and a slight nod >>to those he recognises. He finally speaks, albeit softly and with >>great distain, "So, are you going to begin already? Or have you >>realized you can't do it and are trying to get my help?" > > Roland's eyes narrow to slits as he turns on Squee. No energy >crackles around his body. His hands are not fists, nor do they >tremble with rage. He does not stalk over to where Squee set up his >'throne.' He simply, in a quiet, calm-sounding voice, asks, "What did >you do with Joe?" > And the _Starspawn_ probably get chills from his reaction... Until this point Nemo had merely stood by Zia, *apparently* doing nothing but observing. Suddenly, without moving a muscle, there's a change. And even a *rock* could feel the sheer raw *attention* focused upon Squee. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 05:09:20 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:25:46 -0500 "Caprice" Said As CAoL Message # 00009432 >On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 20:59:58 -0800 >Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009424 > >^Roland, I have ensured the safety of the vampire. Squee is >unconsiously hopping that we will find his behavior unacceptable and >will drive him off. That will not benefit anyone. He does not realize >it, but he is hurting and has been hurting for years. His actions >derive from that hurt.^ Aurora sends. Caprice sends through the link, screening out Squee and Mischief, *Have the star-spawn shield me during the Ceremony... then, immediately following, I think we should get things ready to ressurrect Sqee's parents... /not/ out of any kindness. They were both good people... how do you think they will react to their son's actions?* She watches Squee worriedly, and the cause for her concern is obvious enough as Mischief sits up in her arms, looking over at Squee. *Squee? Why aren't you talking to me anymore? Aren't we friends? I promise not to call you bugbrain anymore... Squee?* The trappings of Necromancy don't bother her. Why should they, when she spends so much time in Essex's lab with mommy. She can even ignore all the growling talk... Mommy and Essex used to spend lots of time growling. What's upset her is her best friend in all the worlds ignoring her. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:11:49 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 06:43:22 -0800 (PST) Driscoll Said As CAoL Message # 00009433 >On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 21:51:03 -0800 >Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009426 > > Roland has relaxed at this point. "Nine, actually, and to the best >of my knowledge he didn't destroy the dimensions that he 'embodied,' >either before or after his destruction. Now, his essence is..." >Roland trails off, looking Squee over suspiciously. "Let's just say >that none of the realities involved, either from his birth or >'death,' are threatened. And if you remembered _anything_ about us, >you'd know that we wouldn't do this otherwise." He walks back to >Morgan, turning his back on the faerie-turned-necromancer. Squee smirks broadly, obviously enjoying his attempts to provoke Roland. *'To be best of my knowledge" Hmmm I wonder how many disasters have been brought about by the utterance of those words before someone acts? And yet Bravely Bold Sir Roland marches forth blindly still not wishing to expand that knowledge to actually know anything and brings the whole rest of the Army of Light blundering blindly behind him like a pack of lemmings... Ahh what closeness, what unity, what crap. Well then let's get this going then shall we?* ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:38:14 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 06:48:06 -0800 (PST) Driscoll Said As CAoL Message # 00009434 >On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:25:46 -0500 >"Caprice" Said As CAoL Message # 00009432 > >She watches Squee worriedly, and the cause for her concern is obvious >enough as Mischief sits up in her arms, looking over at Squee. >*Squee? Why aren't you talking to me anymore? Aren't we friends? I >promise not to call you bugbrain anymore... Squee?* The trappings of >Necromancy don't bother her. Sqee looks over at Mischief with a somewhat bored expression, *Hello Mischief. Sorry I haven't spoken such before. I've had to focus my attention on the others of the Army of Light as they try to restrain themselves from killing their long lost son. Such love as in this circle now could freeze nitrogen with its warmth. Take my advice little one. Beware getting older. You never know how the Army of Light will look upon you once you start becoming able ot see them all for what they are.* ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 08:10:16 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 07 Mar 2001 07:46:24 -0800 Morgan and/or Roland Said As CAoL Message # 00009435 >On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 06:48:06 -0800 (PST) >Driscoll Said As CAoL Message # 00009434 > > Sqee looks over at Mischief with a somewhat bored expression, >*Hello Mischief. Sorry I haven't spoken such before. I've had to >focus my attention on the others of the Army of Light as they try to >restrain themselves from killing their long lost son. Such love as in >this circle now could freeze nitrogen with its warmth. Take my advice >little one. Beware getting older. You never know how the Army of >Light will look upon you once you start becoming able ot see them all >for what they are.* If Morgan and Roland are between Caprice and Squee, they calmly move to another location in the circle. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 08:10:21 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:56:07 -0800 (PST) Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009436 >On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 06:43:22 -0800 (PST) >Driscoll Said As CAoL Message # 00009433 > > Squee smirks broadly, obviously enjoying his attempts to provoke >Roland. *'To be best of my knowledge" Hmmm I wonder how many >disasters have been brought about by the utterance of those words >before someone acts? And yet Bravely Bold Sir Roland marches forth >blindly still not wishing to expand that knowledge to actually know >anything and brings the whole rest of the Army of Light blundering >blindly behind him like a pack of lemmings... Ahh what closeness, >what unity, what crap. Well then let's get this going then shall we?* Zia's been studying this rat with the skeletons. She isn't completely boggled, after all, this is the CAoL she is hanging out with. But plainly, if Ziactrice were throwing a Tea Party, this fellow would not be of the Inviteds. Of course, she never knew the 'good child'. All she sees is the obnoxiously trite villain doing the necromancer schtick, and that was worn to threads AGES ago. "Gee, no wonder he is so annoyed." Zia comments in stage-voice, clear to anyone nearby (or watching via the monitors Nemesis set up). "Even _I_ had better lines as a villainess than THAT." There is a sudden British accent invasion. "Egads, Nemo... I've had better lines without even having a speaking part than that." She blinks at Squee. "Talk to your agent, son, maybe he can get you into commercials, or something. Don't give up hope, you might yet escape from total inanity." She mutters a tad less loudly, "And get a new vocal coach. Ick." Then she favors Squee with the 'painfully polite' smile even Roger has only once or twice been favored with. Then she shrugs, visibly Not Impressed, and turns back to whatever part she'll play in the Main Show. She stops 'projecting' her stage voice, and waits patiently with Nemo in the chalk circle designated for her mark. She glances around at the three circles, and shakes her head with amusement. "Does something about this REALLY remind you of a three-ring circus, Nemo, or is it just me? We even had the arrival of the clown, in proper sequence. I take it Aurora's smile means you helping on the shielding is about as necessary as a fifth wheel on a cart? You can shield me all you like, especially if it is by standing near." She smiles at him, eyes glinting with the private tease. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6 Catching all myselves up... Well Kinda... Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 09:42:14 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:10:46 -0500 Martin (at Work) Said As CAoL Message # 00009437 >On Tues 6 March 2K1, "FailSafe" Sent: > >*Can ANY Child Deserve to be 'Cut Off'? * > >*If some of You did not Still Consider him to be Family, > Would not his Mini-Lens have Evaporated by now?* > >*By all means treat him with Caution, > Since he has proven himself a Danger, and > Perhaps irrational. But > Does that truely change his Status as, > A Child of the House?* In answer to Fail-Safe's question Dhyrclhanc sends the following, taking great care _not_ to use the lens-link now that Squee is actually amoung them, *To a great degree, Squee embodies all the foibles of youth. Essentially, he wants it All, and he wants it Now.* *Also, as he posseses the characteristic nearsightedness of youth, he lacks the ability to understand the fundemental reasons while he isn't allowed to have his own way 24/7, even if everyone else is damned in the process. The Squee we have before us is not so much {possessed/corupted} (by outside forces) and thus can be redeemed. Instead, he is one who has damned himself, by choice because, after all, it was his choice to accept the "Quick and Dirty" road to power, as the right and proper way to get things done.* *Only, weither he recognizes it or not, he has also accepted the corrupting influences that come with this paradigm. The least of which are the beliefs that (a) "Whatever I do to get what I Want is OK because everyone else is realy only looking out for themselves, too." and the accompanying (b) "It's my job is to hurt everyone around me because if I don't then they'll hurt me first."* *What Squee either doesn't see, yet, or can't see, or doesn't care about, is the fact that, in the end, Leninist ?! policies create nothing but pain and suffering.* *As for the rest the continued existance of his link to our psi-web only reflects that _he_ is maintaining a connetion, no matter how warped, to us. Not the other way around; A lens, even a mini-lens, is simply a reflection of the possessor's mind. Not of the mind's of those around them.* *No matter what else I may be, I am a dragon and I protect.* *If any fragment of the Squee who once travelled with the CAoL surfaces in the Monstrosity which sits before us now, I will do my utmost to try to save him. Otherwise, by his own choices, he has declared himself to be a threat to my family. At least for now, I will choose to treat him as Such, and nothing less.* ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 09:42:19 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 07 Mar 2001 09:18:09 -0800 Morgan and/or Roland Said As CAoL Message # 00009438 >On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:25:46 -0500 >"Caprice" Said As CAoL Message # 00009432 > >Caprice sends through the link, screening out Squee and Mischief, >*Have the star-spawn shield me during the Ceremony... then, >immediately following, I think we should get things ready to >ressurrect Sqee's parents... /not/ out of any kindness. They were >both good people... how do you think they will react to their son's >actions?* *I think,* Morgan sends with the same screen, *That that is a _wonderful_ idea. From everything I remember hearing, they were indeed good people whose lives were wrongly cut short. I'd prefer it, though, if it can be managed in such a manner that Mr. Smugness over there doesn't think we did it because of anything _he's_ done recently.* She looks thoughtful for a moment. *Would it be possible to do it in Arcadia? That was their home, so it seems like as good a place as any.* *And while we're at it, can, and _should_, we do anything about the souls stuck in that _thing_?* she adds, disgust in her tone as she mentally gestures toward Soulstealer. Meanwhile, she's not radiating any hostility towards Squee. Coolness, but nothing more. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 09:47:52 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 09:29:12 PST Nemo Said As CAoL Message # 00009439 >On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:56:07 -0800 (PST) >Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009436 > >"Does something about this REALLY remind you of a three-ring circus, >Nemo, or is it just me? We even had the arrival of the clown, in >proper sequence. I take it Aurora's smile means you helping on the >shielding is about as necessary as a fifth wheel on a cart? You can >shield me all you like, especially if it is by standing near." She >smiles at him, eyes glinting with the private tease. Nemo gives her a *most* innocent look and says brightly, "Yes, dear." He sounds *exactly* like a harried husband. Zia gives him a *look*. Followed by Nemo's face acquring an odd expression. "Ok, Ok, I was only kidding..." "Yes, I'll gladly shield you." ================================= Subject: Re: Inviting Squee was (Re: AAE6 Catching all myselves up... Well Kinda...) Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 10:08:23 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:57:13 -0500 Martin (at Work) Said As CAoL Message # 00009440 >On Tues, 6 March 2K1, "Caprice" Sent: > >Mischief sits bolt upright in Caprice's arms, her ears perked, her >whiskers twitching, *SQUEEE!* The mental tone is one of love, >surprised delight, and excitement and her purrs click over into high >gear. *SqueeSqueeSqueeSquee! They said you were /gone/! /Please/ come >Squee! We're trying to get Unca Fuzzy back! PleasePleasePlease?* >Mischief is young enough to still believe in unconditional love, and >still things of Squee as her best friend in all the worlds, and it is >painfully obvious to everyone over the link. > >Caprice just quietly sighs over a secured lens link that excludes >Squee and Mischief. *Doesn't matter what I decide... cat's out of the >bag now.* Caprice's current proplems are shelved for an incredibly breif moment, as Mischief's innocent plea echos over the lens-link. In reaction to this, a fraction of his segmented internal consciousness goes into pre-Yellow Alert Mode and, after it sends a silent signal, via private and shielded channels, to Nimrod, Sythea and, somewhere in the upper-reaches of the Dyson Shphere's atmosphere, Dasher, still on board the Xavier, all do likewise. Also a, not too suspicious, rifle-shaped lump appears on Dhyrclhanc's back, under Dhyrclhanc's cloak. However, this would only be detected by either Essex, Caprice, or anyone else in there close vicinity. OTOH, there is the slimmest chance that Squee would be able to detect the subtle and insane-sounding giggling of the recently arived enitity, and only because both of their power's come form a similar source. (All of this happens before Dhyrclhanc takes his place in the Center Circle, for the Rebirth Ceremony, as one of the CAoL's premiere Mages.) Fuzzy, I know that Caprice has already answered the Starspawn's query about lending her aid. However, I'd still like to know what, if any, detrimental effects a personal (5 yard diameter) SATAN (Space And Time Anomaly Negation) field generator (from GURPS:Ultra-Tech(tm)) might have on the Rebirth Ceremony. Granted that, presently, the central focus of our little drama has shifted. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee was (Re: AAE6 Catching all myselves up... Well Kinda...) Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 10:40:09 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 13:33:16 -0500 Martin (at Work) Said As CAoL Message # 00009441 >On Weds 7 March 2K1, "Peter Eng" Sent: >>Driscoll Said > >Rob, at this point, seems to have vanished. [I don't recognize this >person at all, and if I were calling the shots, I'd be going to >DefCon 1 right now...but that's part of why I avoid command >positions.] Read my post... >> Squee looks about, still without speaking a word and claps his >>hands twice. Two of the skeletons start disassembling the others and >>then reassembling the bones into a throne. Squee doesn't look back >>but seems to know when it's finished and simply sits back into it. >>He looks around at everyone with a cold even stare and a slight nod >>to those he recognises. He finally speaks, albeit softly and with >>great disdain, "So, are you going to begin already? Or have you >>realized you can't do it and are trying to get my help?" > >[He's either very good, or he's still suffering the teenager's >invulnerability complex.] Rob pauses, taking a second look at Squee. *That is the least of his problems, even if I only based my opinions on what I see here...* sends the Lensdragon, over a private and shielded teep link to Rob >[Possibly both. And that jawline...is that what Squee becomes after >he leaves?] Anybody reading Rob's emotions at this point would pick >up sorrow and pity mixed, relating to the waste of potential. *() ...and you ain't just whistlin' dixie there, son... ()* ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 10:49:05 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 07 Mar 2001 10:32:35 -0800 Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009442 >On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:56:07 -0800 (PST) >Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009436 > >"Gee, no wonder he is so annoyed." Zia comments in stage-voice, clear >to anyone nearby (or watching via the monitors Nemesis set up). "Even >_I_ had better lines as a villainess than THAT." Roland stumbles walking back to Morgan. A choking sound briefly follows his attempt to right himself. >There is a sudden British accent invasion. > >"Egads, Nemo... I've had better lines without even having a speaking >part than that." She blinks at Squee. "Talk to your agent, son, maybe >he can get you into commercials, or something. Don't give up hope, >you might yet escape from total inanity." The choking sounds increase slightly. Roland verrry carefully straightens, and with deliberation continues heading back to Morgan. >She mutters a tad less loudly, "And get a new vocal coach. Ick." Then >she favors Squee with the 'painfully polite' smile even Roger has >only once or twice been favored with. Then she shrugs, visibly Not >Impressed, and turns back to whatever part she'll play in the Main >Show. Mercifully, Roland has reached his beloved. He places one hand on the kinetic-field 'chair' and shakes slightly. Carefully screening out Squee and Mischief, he sends, /Have a heart, willya?/ His desperate attempt to stifle a case of giggles trickles through the link. (OOC: I forget how Zia gets lens-link tepe. If she just doesn't, he uses the "closed circuit" telepathy that Morgan set up earlier. 8^) ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 10:53:20 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 13:47:59 -0500 Martin (at Work) Said As CAoL Message # 00009443 >On Weds, 7 March 2K1, "Richard OMarro" Sent: > Squee looks over at Mischief with a somewhat bored expression, >*Hello Mischief. Sorry I haven't spoken such before. I've had to >focus my attention on the others of the Army of Light as they try to >restrain themselves from killing their long lost son. Such love as in >this circle now could freeze nitrogen with its warmth. Take my advice >little one. Beware getting older. You never know how the Army of >Light will look upon you once you start becoming able ot see them all >for what they are.* *Don't pay too much attention to him, child, he is in pain and it makes it hard for him to tell that he's hurting his friends.* Dhyrclhanc sends, again using a tighly-sheilded teep line, hoping to placate any of Mischeif's hurt and/or fears. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:40:08 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:20:33 -0800 (PST) Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009444 >On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 09:29:12 PST >Nemo Said As CAoL Message # 00009439 > >Nemo gives her a *most* innocent look and says brightly, "Yes, dear." >He sounds *exactly* like a harried husband. One of her eyebrows does the expression made famous by a certain Vulcan. >Zia gives him a *look*. Followed by Nemo's face acquring an odd >expression. > >"Ok, Ok, I was only kidding..." She smiles, although the ends of her mouth curl so slightly, you have to be perceptive to see it. >"Yes, I'll gladly shield you." "_Thank you, dear_." Ziactrice purrs back. Her eyes are warm; her regard is calm and unwavering. Nonetheless, something about that *tone* of voice. It's not cruelty or simple 'threat', but instead a keen wit and sharply drawn wisdom of broad scope and great power it could send chills down the back of the most stalwart Athurian knight. And has before. Magic garners about her almost visibly, as Ziactrice raises up a rarely shown aspect as the Sorceress of Blue and Green as named in the tales. She does not change shape, but in some way, the petite Amberite seems taller as she summons the Symbols, the shadow, the power of her very Blood, all to serve her purpose in this mighty wreaking. Her age, or lack of Aging, also becomes more apparent, in that indefinable way of the truly Immortal people of High Magics, a face untouched by Time but too Knowing for youth. Mist forms inside the chalk circle she and Nemo share, parts here and there glowing with faint witchlights of greens and blues. Ziactrice's eyes glow dimly with blueness as well, reflecting like a cat's. Only Nemo is close enough to discern the spiral Sign of the Pattern within each pupil, however. "Bespeak us at the moment proper, and we shall endeavor whatever healing or magickal succor is needful." She says, calmly to either Aurora or Oracle, whichever is the 'conductor' for this effort. Apparently, she does feel the need to find a new script writer for her dramatic lines. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:40:13 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:32:20 -0800 (PST) Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009445 >On Wed, 07 Mar 2001 10:32:35 -0800 >Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009442 > >>On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:56:07 -0800 (PST) >>Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009436 > >>"Gee, no wonder he is so annoyed." Zia comments in stage-voice, >>clear to anyone nearby (or watching via the monitors Nemesis set >>up). "Even _I_ had better lines as a villainess than THAT." > > Roland stumbles walking back to Morgan. A choking sound briefly >follows his attempt to right himself. Zia's eyes dance. She loves employing her wicked sense of humor, especially when she can try to crack up someone at a Bad Time. As much as Mike Callahan loves his puns. >>There is a sudden British accent invasion. >> >>"Egads, Nemo... I've had better lines without even having a speaking >>part than that." She blinks at Squee. "Talk to your agent, son, >>maybe he can get you into commercials, or something. Don't give up >>hope, you might yet escape from total inanity." > > The choking sounds increase slightly. Roland verrry carefully >straightens, and with deliberation continues heading back to Morgan. Zia pretends to be oblivious, but she is most assuredly pleased and highly amused. >>She mutters a tad less loudly, "And get a new vocal coach. Ick." >>Then she favors Squee with the 'painfully polite' smile even Roger >>has only once or twice been favored with. Then she shrugs, visibly >>Not Impressed, and turns back to whatever part she'll play in the >>Main Show. > > Mercifully, Roland has reached his beloved. He places one hand on >the kinetic-field 'chair' and shakes slightly. > Carefully screening out Squee and Mischief, he sends, /Have a >heart, willya?/ His desperate attempt to stifle a case of giggles >trickles through the link. (OOC: I forget how Zia gets lens-link >tepe. If she just doesn't, he uses the "closed circuit" telepathy >that Morgan set up earlier. 8^) Actually, Zia is a full-blown Lensman - but of the Nadreck school of thought - she keeps it most carefully 'under wraps'. Thus, Ziactrice, all spiffed up and theatrical as the Sorceress in Blue at the moment, gives Roland a wide-eyed, innocent and as near queenly expression as she can manage. /Well, I don't know. Amberites are _supposed_ to be heartless and without mercy./ Zia is obviously seeing if she can just put that LAST straw on poor Roland's camel, and crack him up right here and now. Even Roland can feel her wicked delight in trying to do so, over the Lenslink. She isn't bothering to conceal it. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee was (Re: AAE6 Catching all myselves up... Well Kinda...) Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 15:14:00 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 22:25:20 +0000 (GMT) Stranger Said As CAoL Message # 00009446 > The medallion around Joe's neck begins to glow as magical energies >build within it, and then it explodes in a shower of light. Joe's >screams and stumbles back, smoke rising from his flesh "Joe!" Stranger goes from standing still to a flat sprint in the blink of an eye, sliding his guns from their holsters as he sees figures appearing. >as Squee and his skeleton's appear. As he makes out who it is he comes to a halt, muzzles pointing at the ground in front of the newcomers. He seems to freeze for a few seconds, eyes flicking between Squee and Joe, as if trying to decide what to do. > Squee looks about, still without speaking a word and claps his hands >twice. Two of the skeletons start disassembling the others and then >reassembling the bones into a throne. Squee doesn't look back but >seems to know when it's finished and simply sits back into it. He >looks aorund at everyone with a cold even stare and a slight nod to >those he recognises. He finally speaks, albeit softly and with great >distain, "So, are you going to begin already? Or have you realized >you can't do it and are trying to get my help?" Stranger glares at Squee, returns his guns to their holsters and stalks back to his place. ================================= Subject: AAE6: Guests and Lets Go... Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 17:31:50 -0800 (PST) On 03-07-2001 at 17:29:32 FailSafe Said As CAoL Message # 00009447 For Individuals arrive in a empty section of the outermost ring, They are instantly Identifiable to anyone with a full Lens, These are the four Guardians of Civilization from Arisia. When approched by a Nemisis Split, They accept the Display Chairs, and Comment to the Split that they will speak with the Nemisis Core, and Any other Machine Intelligences who have a need, After the Event. "*Oracle, I think all that are coming have arrived. Perhaps we should get started before any Difficulties arise.*" ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 18:39:37 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 21:15:37 -0500 (EST) caprice Said As CAoL Message # 00009448 >On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 06:48:06 -0800 (PST) >Driscoll Said As CAoL Message # 00009434 > > Sqee looks over at Mischief with a somewhat bored expression, *Hello >Mischief. Sorry I haven't spoken such before. I've had to focus my >attention on the others of the Army of Light as they try to restrain >themselves from killing their long lost son. Such love as in this >circle now could freeze nitrogen with its warmth. Take my advice >little one. Beware getting older. You never know how the Army of >Light will look upon you once you start becoming able ot see them all >for what they are.* Mischief actually makes a couple of meows in a row that could sound either like the CAoL's declarations... or for that matter, Squee's. *Growl Growl Growl talk. It's silly. Let's get Unca Fuzzy back. Then get Tuna. Then purrtalk. And more Tuna.* Ah, to be young and have simple priorities again. ================================= Subject: Re: Time for AAE6i Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 19:41:15 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 22:45:55 -0500 "Xander Opal" Said As CAoL Message # 00009449 ----- Original Message ----- From: Samatha Cooper Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 8:12 PM >Zia walks towards the so-called Inner Ring to join DC and John. The >chalk circle being magical, she knows it is important to 1) not break >in or cross it, and 2) to get herself inside it anyway. She gives it >a _look_ and it rotates, whole, up into the air, and down into the >floor, whereupon she simple steps inside. Like someone skipping rope, >only far slower. The chalk rotates clear through a rotation, winding >up flat on the floor again. > >"What?" She smiles at anyone noticing. "It's just mathemagic." As Zia enters the circle, a somewhat sphereical shape exits one of the castle's doors, and drifts over on antigrav thrusters-- it's one of Xander's drones, stripped of any weaponry, and outfitted with extra sensors and a holoprojector. The device stops out by the folks gethered to watch, the projector flickering to life, and showing the image of Xander as hir flesh-and-blood self, wearing a brown-and-silver uniform of careful tailoring. ================================= Subject: AAE6: Getting this road on the show (wait a minute...) Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 19:47:02 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 07 Mar 2001 19:21:49 -0800 Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009450 >On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:32:20 -0800 (PST) >Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009445 > >Zia is obviously seeing if she can just put that LAST straw on poor >Roland's camel, and crack him up right here and now. Even Roland can >feel her wicked delight in trying to do so, over the Lenslink. She >isn't bothering to conceal it. Roland's mental shields slam down at relativistic speeds as he straightens. He clears his throat, glancing around in an utterly vain attempt to be casual. >On 03-07-2001 at 17:29:32 >FailSafe Said As CAoL Message # 00009447 > >For Individuals arrive in a empty section of the outermost ring, > They are instantly Identifiable to anyone with a full Lens, > These are the four Guardians of Civilization from Arisia. [Glory hallelujah,] Roland thinks. [Never thought I'd be glad to...er..."see" Mentor.] >When approched by a Nemisis Split, > They accept the Display Chairs, and > Comment to the Split that they will speak with the Nemisis Core, and > Any other Machine Intelligences who have a need, > After the Event. "What does God need with a lawn chair?" Roland quips, and is quickly on the receiving end of a single peanut (bull's eye, center of forehead) from Morgan, who doesn't even bother looking. The mental shields dissolve like a wall of soap bubbles. >"*Oracle, > I think all that are coming have arrived. > Perhaps we should get started before any Difficulties arise.*" "I guess that's your cue. Cosmics, start your engines." Roland 'extends' Morgan's chair to be just large enough to fit one more, snuggling next to his beloved to watch the show. ================================= Subject: AAE VI: Spin-Offs -- The Return (3/4 (?)) (VLong!)(sorry!) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 00:13:08 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 00:27:37 -0600 Martin (at Work) Said As SO.CAoL Message # 00000085 A panel on the tops of each of the vehicles, slides open revealing, and "decanting", in turn, Dhyrclhanc, in his wingless Lens-T'Krang form, Moonstone, Sythea and "Bobbi Greenland" (nee Moth Del Karva Gebberoth). Yes folks, by now those of you familiar with the "Ghost in the Shell" Manga will recognize the vehicles as being "Fuchikamas" The latter of whom says,after she's completely free of her vehicle, and with just a hint of "rye-ness" in her voice, "Dhyrclhanc, Rensu-Doroagon, I don't know where we are but I have this sneaking suspicion that were aren't anywhere near Ruskograd." It is around this time that the three others have also left their vehicles and are scrounging around in their respective vehicle's cargo compartments. Likewise, Nimrod lands next to Dhyrclhanc, and his vehicle and remains, stoically, standing there. "Dhyrclhanc's" Nemisis split, still in "her" "Cyclone"-form, has also come to a halt next to Dhyrclhanc, and even after having unfolded into "her" more humanoid "Maralith"-form also seems to be waiting for Dhyrclhanc. It is interesting to note that the Nemisisi that arrived with Dhyrclhanc, unlike the others, has "her" hair tied back into an, almost severe, bun at the back of "her" head. Plus, "she" is also wearing a dark-colored, Victorian-style blouse, over her multi-limbed humanoid torso, and a silvery, art-deco broach at her neck. If anyone asks. Dhyrclhanc gives a mental shrug, and adds, *I had to have _some_ way to tell her apart from the others. Besides, more than a few of the places I go aren't all to comfortable with the naked female body.* Afterwhich, he'll send another mental shrug and gently sever the TP connection When Dhyrclhanc finally come back into the line of sight of those gathering in front of the castle for Fuzzy's Rebirth Ceremony, he's holding a small, odd-looking, sphere, which somehow constantly appears to be a three-dimensional, dark-and-light cream-colored yin-yang symbol. Moonstone, will reappear with her Grimoire tucked beneath one arm and a small, but strangely familiar, duffle-bag slung over the opposite shoulder. Lastly, Synthea will reappear with a short, bull-pup-style, carbine-like weapon in her hands, which, despite the fact that the pistol-grip and magazine-feed looks like it came from a Pancor Jackhammer Auto-shotgun, looks like it belongs to the M-16 family of weapons. Even down to the M-16A2 M723 body and the extended barrel and, waffle-patterned, hand-guard of the Colt 9mm, Suppressed. First, Dhyrclhanc hands his token to "his" Nemisis split, who, in turn goes to join "her sisters". (X-post) [I hope I get her back] Dhyrclhanc silently muses [At the very least, it's been handy to have one of Fuzzy's "Nemisisi" around] Second, he turns to Synthea, points to the gun and gives her a disapproving look. Synthea gives *him* back an equally disapproving look but puts the weapon back in the Fuchikama's cargo compartment. Third, he hears "Bobbie's" remark and hits himself on the forehead. "D'oh" "I am sorry, 'Bobbie'". he adds, winking at her. "But when it comes to this bunch, often times everything else is given second billing. Are you sure that you want to leave? A Demi-god being reborn, is not something that you can see everyday." "As much as it tempts me, Rensu-Doroagon, I had a back-log of work waiting for me *before* you picked me up to check on your Fuchikamas. I don't think I can spare the time." "Fair enough." Dhyrclhanc says and then, as if just in time to see PIXAR drop his stealth field, he turns to the miniature AI and says, "PIXAR, activate the Stargate." #Stargate sequence, activated. # A loud rumbling comes up from deep underground and a huge, greyish metal, "retro-tech" ring, engraved with various arcane-looking, vaguely Egyptian, hieroglyphics pushes up through the soil. This is accompanied by a ramp leading up to it and an equally strange-looking, vaguely mushroom-shaped, control console. The top of the console, in turn, is encircled by two rows of keys, matching the glyphs, and has a large red dome in its center. Looking almost smug, Dhyrclhanc strides up to the "Stargate" and begins, tentatively, pushing the keys on the control console. "Let's see if I can remember the sequence for the UNISTAR Earth." The Stargate lights up and its inner ring begins to rotate until eight 'glyphs have been deposited in a series of eight chevrons placed equidistant around the Stargate's outer periphery. At this point, the hollow center of the ring looks like it has filled up with water and long horizontal column of the same momentarily shoots out from the, now activated, Stargate's entrance. All that's left is for "Bobbie" to walk through the 'gate, back home and the deactivated Stargate (and control console) sinks back into the ground, leaving no trace that it ever existed. ooo^ Roland, remind me to give you, and Morgan, a control module for the one of these I've got buried in your backyard. It'll only be for a two-way path between your place and mine but at least this way I can be a little more sure that you guys won't be... er... um... strangers? ^ooo Sorry guys... TBC... ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 08:40:44 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 08 Mar 2001 07:26:20 -0800 Morgan and/or Roland Said As CAoL Message # 00009451 >On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 21:15:37 -0500 (EST) >caprice Said As CAoL Message # 00009448 > >Mischief actually makes a couple of meows in a row that could sound >either like the CAoL's declarations... or for that matter, Squee's. >*Growl Growl Growl talk. It's silly. Let's get Unca Fuzzy back. Then >get Tuna. Then purrtalk. And more Tuna.* Ah, to be young and have >simple priorities again. Morgan smiles. *You go, girl,* she sends fondly. ================================= Subject: Re:AAE6: Getting this road on the show (wait a minute...) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 10:10:27 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 10:22:23 -0500 Mike Knight Said As CAoL Message # 00009452 >On Wed, 07 Mar 2001 19:21:49 -0800 >Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009450 > >>On 03-07-2001 at 17:29:32 >>FailSafe Said As CAoL Message # 00009447 >> >>For Individuals arrive in a empty section of the outermost ring, >> They are instantly Identifiable to anyone with a full Lens, >> These are the four Guardians of Civilization from Arisia. >> >>When approched by a Nemisis Split, >> They accept the Display Chairs, and >> Comment to the Split that they will speak with the Nemisis Core, >> and >> Any other Machine Intelligences who have a need, >> After the Event. > > "What does God need with a lawn chair?" Roland quips, and is >quickly on the receiving end of a single peanut (bull's eye, center >of forehead) from Morgan, who doesn't even bother looking. The mental >shields dissolve like a wall of soap bubbles. Seth passes behind Roland, heading for the observers' wire, commenting, "I shall ask." There is a slight pause, then Seth says, "Nothing, though He thanks you for the most gracious hospitality." From the look on the angel's face, he is joking. >>"*Oracle, >> I think all that are coming have arrived. >> Perhaps we should get started before any Difficulties arise.*" > > "I guess that's your cue. Cosmics, start your engines." Roland >'extends' Morgan's chair to be just large enough to fit one more, >snuggling next to his beloved to watch the show. Mike withdraws a slim antenna rod from a pocket, which drives itself into the ground as he holds it vertically at waist height on his left. Atop this tiny stand, he sets his open tricorder, tapping a few buttons and gently turning it a bit so he can read it easily at a glance. From under his jacket, in what has been so aptly named 'katana space,' Mike withdraws a long sword, a double-edged blade, serrated toward the hilt, covered in technomage runes. Easily as long as a claymore, with a black rubber grip handle, the sword is driven into the ground on his right. From a coat pocket comes a crystal sphere, easily five inches in diameter, which is placed atop the square pommel, a slight concavity in the surface seemingly built in for this purpose. Mike's hand caresses the surface of the sphere then lifts off and taps it once on top. A faint orange glow forms inside. "There," the ex-Time Lord says, pressing a hand to his eyes, which suddenly glow with a brief electricity before reflecting words and numbers, graphics and grids. Tinkerbell smiled, watching the preperations, then raised her hands as if waiting to start playing a keyboard. A square of darker air formed before her, followed by another below her fingers, reminiscient of a laptop computer set before her, but without the hardware. Tink began typing on the lower square, each 'keypress' through the section of air being displayed as a lighted square of a random color. On the upper square, similar data to what Michael was seeing began to form on the 'screen.' Michael smirked at this, muttering "Washu-chan," before singing quietly, "But the cat came back, the very next day, the cat came back, they thought he was a goner, but the cat came back, he just couldn't stay away..." -- Mike (remembering a conversation from AAE3) ================================= Subject: Re: AAE 6: Handing over the Artifacts Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 14:10:24 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 16:55:38 -0500 "Shadow" Said As CAoL Message # 00009455 >On 03-05-2001 at 22:45:07 >Nemisis Said As CAoL Message # 00009401 > >>On Sun, 04 Mar 2001 11:24:48 -0800 >>The Hunter Said As CAoL Message # 00009371 >> >> Eric begins to step forward, when the plain box unwraps itself >>and opens, and the Philosopher's Stone levitates exactly 3 1/4" from >>the base of the box. Muttering darkly to himself about pointless >>magical displays, he snags the Stone from the air with a >>lightning-fast grab (unless touching the Stone is a Bad Idea) and >>hands it over to Nemisis. > >On Contact he will become aware of any and all Catalytic Activity, > In the Area as well as within himself. > If he chooses to he can alter the operation of the Any of, > The Catalysts Involved... > Changing Saturation levels, Speed, and Direction of Action. Eric becomes aware of the processes going on inside of John, even if he doesn't understand them. While John is muting the effect below most people's awareness, he is pulling in the ambient magical energies, transmuting them several different ways, then releasing them as they were before. Constantly. And somehow gaining in the process. OOC: Can't think of a good analogy for it. Closest I've come is saying it's like looking inside a nuclear reactor, or a sun, but those just don't quite _feel_ right. Sun feels more right than reactor though. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6 Catching all myselves up... Well Kinda... Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 14:10:29 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 16:55:38 -0500 "Shadow" Said As CAoL Message # 00009456 >On 03-06-2001 at 00:53:33 >FailSafe Said As CAoL Message # 00009403 > >*I am sorry but I have questions That Must be Asked, and > Any Answer Carefully Examined.* > >*Can ANY Child Deserve to be 'Cut Off'? * > >*If some of You did not Still Consider him to be Family, > Would not his Mini-Lens have Evaporated by now?* > >*By all means treat him with Caution, > Since he has proven himself a Danger, and > Perhaps irrational. But > Does that truely change his Status as, > A Child of the House?* *Is he still a Child?* Here John's tone turns somewhat wry, *Though I suppose it depends on what you mean by Child.* John gets more serious again, *I'll answer assuming you do _not_ mean one who is younger than you are. One cannot forever be a Child of the House. At some point we must allow our children to stand alone. The Elders of the House can still love the Child and cherish what he was, while abhoring what he has become. That does not mean that we should cut him off. However it does change the way and manner in which we are willing to help. He has shown himself to be a threat and a danger to those who were closest to him. We are right to be wary.* OOC: John will take this private if Failsafe so wishes ================================= Subject: Re: Time for AAE6i Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 14:10:35 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 16:55:38 -0500 "Shadow" Said As CAoL Message # 00009457 >On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 16:58:43 -0800 (PST) >Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009418 > >>On 03-06-2001 at 16:12:26 >>Nemisis Said As CAoL Message # 00009417 >> >>The Quantum Shield is moved from on top of 'The Game of IF', >> To one of the Pedestals, >> Eventually all of the Artifacts are evenly spaced around the >> center. >> >>"Zia, I suspect that as one of the Three, >> Who have engaged in significant Magical Workings with Lord Fuzzy, >> That you are Expected on the Inner Circle, >> Those are Dyhrclhanc, John, and Yourself." John's head snaps around, a startled look on his face. Then he chuckles and glides over the chalk line of the inner circle. >Zia walks towards the so-called Inner Ring to join DC and John. The >chalk circle being magical, she knows it is important to 1) not break >in or cross it, and 2) to get herself inside it anyway. She gives it >a _look_ and it rotates, whole, up into the air, and down into the >floor, whereupon she simple steps inside. Like someone skipping rope, >only far slower. The chalk rotates clear through a rotation, winding >up flat on the floor again. John watches grinning... >"What?" She smiles at anyone noticing. "It's just mathemagic." and laughs. Still laughing, he gives a showman's bow to Zia, "It's good to have you back." ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 14:10:39 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 16:55:39 -0500 "Shadow" Said As CAoL Message # 00009458 >On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:20:33 -0800 (PST) >Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009444 > >"Bespeak us at the moment proper, and we shall endeavor whatever >healing or magickal succor is needful." She says, calmly to either >Aurora or Oracle, whichever is the 'conductor' for this effort. >Apparently, she does feel the need to find a new script writer for >her dramatic lines. OOC: Very NICE! John watched Zia's transformation with great interest, and now says, "Suppose it is about time to call upon our aspects and raise up our attributes." With the air of someone loosening his tie and top button and putting on a pair of comfortable shoes, John's form begins to glow brighter. Light doesn't shine from him, but he seems more 'real' than before. For about ten seconds his movements leave trails in the air behind him, then returns to normal. His eyes become blue in blue, while his face constantly, minutely shifts. Those watching can see his appearance change in the same way you can watch the hour hand on a clock move. On the magical plane energy begins to flow from him into the ambient atmosphere, instead of being balanced as it had been. In some manner John is creating raw magical power out of the existing energies. When he speaks it's as if several people were speaking in unison, yet his voice is no louder than before, "There was this little speech about who I am and what was and will be, but someone nicked my notes." He grins. "If it's needed I can manifest a more corporeal form." OOC: heh, now will DC 'power up' as well? ================================= Subject: Re:AAE6: Getting this road on the show (wait a minute...) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 14:10:44 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 17:03:21 -0500 "Shadow" Said As CAoL Message # 00009459 >On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 10:22:23 -0500 >Mike Knight Said As CAoL Message # 00009452 > > Tinkerbell smiled, watching the preperations, then raised her >hands as if waiting to start playing a keyboard. A square of darker >air formed before her, followed by another below her fingers, >reminiscient of a laptop computer set before her, but without the >hardware. > Tink began typing on the lower square, each 'keypress' through >the section of air being displayed as a lighted square of a random >color. On the upper square, similar data to what Michael was seeing >began to form on the 'screen.' > Michael smirked at this, muttering "Washu-chan," before singing >quietly, "But the cat came back, the very next day, the cat came >back, they thought he was a goner, but the cat came back, he just >couldn't stay away..." John notices this as well, and shortly two small Tink puppets appear over and slightly behind each of her shoulders waving little flags with 'Yaay Tink!' printed on them. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE VI: Togetherness Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 14:10:48 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 16:55:39 -0500 "Shadow" Said As CAoL Message # 00009460 >On Sun, 04 Mar 2001 14:17:37 -0800 >Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009372 > >/*"Oracle will be guiding the -operation- using your knowlege and >memories of Fuzzy as a template. Once everybody is here, he, Hydra, >and The Stardragon will manifest, and we will begin. So now we >wait."*/ Aurora answers. John and Rhia approach from the castle. Rhia looks like she's been crying, but the two of them are smiling and joking together. Their closeness and the love they have for each other shows clearly. John's ethereal form strobes sightly to those with _very_ keen eyesight. Father and daughter join the group assembled. "Don't let me hold you up," John grins. John walks over to Caprice witha warm smile, "Caprice, It's been too long. After the current business is over we should catch up on things." He turns to Sinister, "Essex, good to see you again. I trust you are both doing well?" OOC: If Caprice is showing any of the discomfort she's feeling at this point then John will offer/have offered any help that he can to aid her. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 14:10:53 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 16:55:39 -0500 "Shadow" Said As CAoL Message # 00009461 >On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 21:51:03 -0800 >Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009426 > >>On Tue, 6 Mar 2001 20:43:30 -0800 (PST) >>Driscoll Said As CAoL Message # 00009423 >> >>I've never been one to go doing things with more effort than I need >>to use to achieve my goals. I guess that was another thing I never >>quite fit into with the Army of Light. you all are so much better at >>using excessive power in everything you do just ignoring all goals >>except your own. Which is another reason this will be an interesting >>ritual to watch... Fuzzy was the embodyment of twleve dimentions was >>it? Dimentions that were borne by his destruction... Now you want >>him back... will you actually sacrifice the twelve dimentions t get >>him back as you rememebred him? Doom 12 inhabited dimentiosn with >>less thought or caring than you show for one Vampire?" Squee smriks >>smugly. John's grin hasn't left his face, but it's faded somewhat from his eyes. A small tank drives itself out of the ground and drives into Squee's foot. It then proceeds to circle Squee. OOC: This is what John remembers most about Squee and Mischeif's playing around. > Roland has relaxed at this point. "Nine, actually, and to the best >of my knowledge he didn't destroy the dimensions that he 'embodied,' >either before or after his destruction. Now, his essence is..." >Roland trails off, looking Squee over suspiciously. "Let's just say >that none of the realities involved, either from his birth or >'death,' are threatened. And if you remembered _anything_ about us, >you'd know that we wouldn't do this otherwise." He walks back to >Morgan, turning his back on the faerie-turned-necromancer. John looks over Squee in detail then says, "It is fitting you are here." He turns back to the inner circle, but the tank continues to circle Squee. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 14:37:45 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 14:28:29 -0800 (PST) Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009462 >On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 16:55:39 -0500 >"Shadow" Said As CAoL Message # 00009458 > >>On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:20:33 -0800 (PST) >>Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009444 >> >>Magic garners about her almost visibly, as Ziactrice raises up a >>rarely shown aspect as the Sorceress of Blue and Green as named in >>the tales. >OOC: Very NICE! Blush! (TM Roland) Given the compliments, perhaps the Sorceress should make less rare appearances. :) >John watched Zia's transformation with great interest, and now says, >"Suppose it is about time to call upon our aspects and raise up our >attributes." Ziactrice, as the Sorceress in Blue, gives him a queenly (sorceressy?) smile of agreement. Then she watches him change with just as much interest in return. >When he speaks it's as if several people were speaking in unison, yet >his voice is no louder than before, "There was this little speech >about who I am and what was and will be, but someone nicked my >notes." He grins. "If it's needed I can manifest a more corporeal >form." She nods, "When one labors on a proper enchantment of wording, true spell or no, having such thieved away is full tiresome indeed." She inclines her head as if remembering, "There were some who regretted such greed, in my beforetimes." Then she shakes her head, "Not that is of any moment in these times before us." "We three stand all prepared, thinkst I, Begotten of the Drake of All Stars. Commence your work, for my senses ken some great coming into being beginning." ================================= Subject: Re: AAE VI: Spin-Offs -- The Return (3/4 (?)) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 15:37:45 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 08 Mar 2001 15:32:40 -0800 Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009464 >On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 00:27:37 -0600 >Martin (at Work) Said As SO.CAoL Message # 00000085 (OOC-Morgan: Martin, you _do_ realize that the our readers on the Place don't see the Spin-off list? For those who care, the relevant posts have been added to the archives on our web site.) >ooo^ Roland, remind me to give you, and Morgan, a control module for >the one of these I've got buried in your backyard. It'll only be for >a two-way path between your place and mine but at least this way I >can be a little more sure that you guys won't be... er... um... >strangers? ^ooo Roland winces. ooo^Oooh. You mean this {} lump of melted, lightning-blasted, crushed, folded, spindled and mutilated tech? Warn me _before_ you plant something near the house next time, 'kay? Destroyer knows our identities too, and the house doesn't take any chances.^ooo He pauses briefly. ooo^Nice to know what it was, though. Even if it _was_ a waste of some sweet tech. Ouch.^ooo OOC-R: Sorry, sib, but it's what would've happened. Unless NEMO or the Stardragon was hiding it, we _would've_ found it, and the house wouldn't have recognized it. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6 Catching all myselves up... Well Kinda... Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 17:28:50 -0800 (PST) On 03-08-2001 at 17:26:52 FailSafe Said As CAoL Message # 00009466 >On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 16:55:38 -0500 >"Shadow" Said As CAoL Message # 00009456 > >*Is he still a Child?* Here John's tone turns somewhat wry, *Though I >suppose it depends on what you mean by Child.* John gets more serious >again, *I'll answer assuming you do _not_ mean one who is younger >than you are. The Author is having difficulty putting this into words.. * You are Correct what I mean is, {Certain Rights and Responsibilities, Violation by one does not absolve the rest, Nor are the Rights without cost, Ex: The Right to call for help in Dire Need, Does not mean you will be given what you ask for, The Aid supplied may be, What Aid the Family thinks is Best for You, The Right to a Place to lay your Head, Includes Chores and Listening to Opinions, Although you are not Required to Agree with the Opinions. Etc...} I hope that helps Clarify the basis of my Thoughts.* >One cannot forever be a Child of the House. At some point we must >allow our children to stand alone. The Elders of the House can still >love the Child and cherish what he was, while abhoring what he has >become. *That still does not Absolve the Elders of Certain Responsibilities.* >That does not mean that we should cut him off. However it does change >the way and manner in which we are willing to help. He has shown >himself to be a threat and a danger to those who were closest to him. >We are right to be wary.* *In this we are in complete agreement.* ================================= Subject: Re: AAE VI: Spin-Offs -- The Return (3/4 (?)) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 21:48:44 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 23:28:43 -0600 Martin (at Work) Said As CAoL Message # 00009468 >On Thurs 8 March 2K1, "Roland X" Sent: > > Roland winces. ooo^Oooh. You mean this {} lump of melted, >lightning-blasted, crushed, folded, spindled and mutilated tech? Warn >me _before_ you plant something near the house next time, 'kay? >Destroyer knows our identities too, and the house doesn't take any >chances.^ooo He pauses briefly. ooo^Nice to know what it was, though. >Even if it _was_ a waste of some sweet tech. Ouch.^ooo > > OOC-R: Sorry, sib, but it's what would've happened. Unless NEMO or >the Stardragon was hiding it, we _would've_ found it, and the house >wouldn't have recognized it. Hey! R & M were there when I planted that thing in your back-yard! It was when DC first showed up with Moonstone at your backdoor. Right after you created your variation of the Champions. Oh well. Dhyrclhanc slaps his hand to his forehead, not for the first time since he arived either, and does a wince of his own. ooo^ Bro! Aaahh! Say it isn't so! Well, I could always leave you another one, but before I do -- remind me to have a _long_ chat with that house of your's first! ^ooo AAAAaaaUUuuGGGgHhhh!!! ================================= Subject: Re:AAE6: Getting this road on the show (wait a minute...) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 22:09:39 -0800 (PST) On Fri, 9 Mar 2001 00:53:28 -0500 Mike Knight Said As CAoL Message # 00009469 >On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 17:03:21 -0500 >"Shadow" Said As CAoL Message # 00009459 > > John notices this as well, and shortly two small Tink puppets >appear over and slightly behind each of her shoulders waving little >flags with 'Yaay Tink!' printed on them. Tinkerbell looks over her shoulders as she feels the presence of something there on either side, then looks up and spots John looking in her direction. She beams at him then taps a key. The little Tink on the right seems to emit, "Tink is the greatest!" The little Tink on the left appears to add, "Tink is a genius!" They both sound like Washu's puppets, A and B. Mike looks over and chuckles. ================================= Subject: AAE 6: CAoL Muyo! Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 22:42:16 -0800 (PST) On Thu, 08 Mar 2001 22:26:57 -0800 Roland X Said As CAoL Message # 00009471 >On Fri, 9 Mar 2001 00:53:28 -0500 >Mike Knight Said As CAoL Message # 00009469 > >>On Thu, 8 Mar 2001 17:03:21 -0500 >>"Shadow" Said As CAoL Message # 00009459 >> >> John notices this as well, and shortly two small Tink puppets >>appear over and slightly behind each of her shoulders waving little >>flags with 'Yaay Tink!' printed on them. > > Tinkerbell looks over her shoulders as she feels the presence of >something there on either side, then looks up and spots John looking >in her direction. She beams at him then taps a key. > The little Tink on the right seems to emit, "Tink is the >greatest!" > The little Tink on the left appears to add, "Tink is a genius!" > They both sound like Washu's puppets, A and B. > Mike looks over and chuckles. Roland blinks. Again. /Morgan, I think they're having a 'Tenchi Otaku' contest over there./ /Fine. I'll sit this one out,/ says the non-otaku. Roland shrugs. But a little "neon" sign (actually electricity woven into neon-ish lettering) appears behind them. It reads: "Otaku Muyo!" (OOC-R: I _was_ going to give Tenchi & family a cameo in AAE X, but it's rapidly looking redundant... ;^) ================================= Subject: AAE VI: Caprice (was:Time for AAE6i) Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 14:42:55 -0800 (PST) On Fri, 9 Mar 2001 11:19:46 -0600 Martin (at Work) Said As CAoL Message # 00009472 (Somewhat obviously, this takes place before Dhyrclhanc joins Zia and John in the Inner Circle for the Rebirth Ceremony.) Dhyrclhanc momentarily looks up from his, and Dr. Essex's, ministrations over Caprice/Legion. /Aurora, Oracle?/ he sends, with an almost medical-tone in his mental voice /What, if any detrimental effects would a personal reality stabilizer, aka a SATAN-field generator have on this Ceremony?/ /The specifications are these {}/^† /The two main practical aspects to the use of this device is that it would only a radius of effect of a hemisphere with a diameter of 5 yards and it would free the present Starspawn up to focus that much more energy into the Ceremony./ ^+ A SATAN-field generator is from GURPS:Ultra-Tech. It is called such because it is, quite literally, a "Space And Time Anomaly Neutralizer". It stabilizes the quantum nature of a local volume time, preventing any manipulation of the S/T Continuum within that volume. Also, Dhyrclhanc has a precedence for being able to create devices which invoke the "A Sufficiently Advanced Technology... " rule, even though this device (IMOPNSHO) only skirts the borders of that. At this point in time, Dhyrclhanc's sense of necessity to help a member of his "family" is in conflict with his cognizance of the importance of the resurrection of Fuzzy. The answer he gets from the Starspawn will give him the information needed to resolve this conflict. Also, I apologize for Dhyrclhanc's treatment of certain members of the Starspawn in the past. My suspicions are that it is due to their uncanny, albeit incomplete, similarities to the Celestials from the MU. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 21:08:36 -0800 (PST) On Fri, 09 Mar 2001 21:16:28 -0800 Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009474 >"Caprice" Said As CAoL Message # 00009432 >Caprice sends through the link, screening out Squee and Mischief, >*Have the star-spawn shield me during the Ceremony... then, >immediately following, I think we should get things ready to >ressurrect Sqee's parents... /not/ out of any kindness. They were >both good people... how do you think they will react to their son's >actions?* As Caprice finishes "speaking" she feels a wave of force that both strengthens, and releives the stresses that are causing her distress. The end result being an equilibrium that no longer causes her discomfort. >She watches Squee worriedly, and the cause for her concern is obvious >enough as Mischief sits up in her arms, looking over at Squee. >*Squee? Why aren't you talking to me anymore? Aren't we friends? I >promise not to call you bugbrain anymore... Squee?* The trappings of >Necromancy don't bother her. Why should they, when she spends so much >time in Essex's lab with mommy. She can even ignore all the growling >talk... Mommy and Essex used to spend lots of time growling. What's >upset her is her best friend in all the worlds ignoring her. *Mischief, Squee is in pain. We will try to do what we can for him, but he has to want us to help, before it will do any good.* Aurora says to try to comfort the kitten. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 21:14:40 -0800 (PST) On Fri, 09 Mar 2001 21:22:33 -0800 Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009475 >Ziactrice Said As CAoL Message # 00009436 >"Does something about this REALLY remind you of a three-ring circus, >Nemo, or is it just me? We even had the arrival of the clown, in >proper sequence. I take it Aurora's smile means you helping on the >shielding is about as necessary as a fifth wheel on a cart? You can >shield me all you like, especially if it is by standing near." She >smiles at him, eyes glinting with the private tease. /*"No, Nemo's help will be welcome, for as much help as he is willing to give. My smile is for the antics of you fleshies and your pairing customs."*/ Aurora answers with a chuckle. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 21:20:06 -0800 (PST) On Fri, 09 Mar 2001 21:28:03 -0800 Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009476 >Morgan and/or Roland Said As CAoL Message # 00009438 > >*And while we're at it, can, and _should_, we do anything about the >souls stuck in that _thing_?* she adds, disgust in her tone as she >mentally gestures toward Soulstealer. *The sword offends all of us Starspawn. If Squee were not a member of the CAoL he would already be dead. And it particularly offends The Stardragon. There is a VERY good chance that The Stardragon will require that the sword be given to it BEFORE it will act to restore Squee's parents.* Hydra states. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE VI: Caprice (was:Time for AAE6i) Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 21:43:19 -0800 (PST) On Fri, 09 Mar 2001 21:55:37 -0800 Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009477 >Martin (at Work) Said As CAoL Message # 00009472 > >/The two main practical aspects to the use of this device is that it >would only a radius of effect of a hemisphere with a diameter of 5 >yards and it would free the present Starspawn up to focus that much >more energy into the Ceremony./ /*"The SATAN-field generator would have little effect on the project. However some of the forces we are about to loose may have unexpected effects on it. It will be safer for me to assist Caprice."*/ Aurora answers. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 21:47:45 -0800 (PST) On Fri, 09 Mar 2001 21:43:24 -0800 Morgan and/or Roland Said As CAoL Message # 00009478 >On Fri, 09 Mar 2001 21:28:03 -0800 >Dane Said As CAoL Message # 00009476 > >*The sword offends all of us Starspawn. If Squee were not a member of >the CAoL he would already be dead. And it particularly offends The >Stardragon. There is a VERY good chance that The Stardragon will >require that the sword be given to it BEFORE it will act to restore >Squee's parents.* Hydra states. *Squee is _not_ a member of the CAoL. By his own admission, if you listen to the way he spouts off about us, in the third person,* Morgan sends in a very controlled "voice". *On the other hand, there _is_ a member of the CAoL in that sword, Squee's 'Unka Roscoe'.* *Yes, he was with us as a child, when Roscoe took him in after we found him in the Controller's lair in Arcadia. But then he grew up, and his performance tells me quite clearly that he obviously no longer considers himself a friend or a comrade of ours.* *Can we _please_ get on with this, before our sardonic 'friend' over there causes any more problems?* Morgan adds wearily. ================================= Subject: Re: AAE6: Inviting Squee Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 22:21:59 -0800 (PST) On 03-09-2001 at 22:19:37 FailSafe Said As CAoL Message # 00009479 >On Fri, 09 Mar 2001 21:43:24 -0800 >Morgan and/or Roland Said As CAoL Message # 00009478 > >all members and associates of the CAoL present _except_ Squee (for >obvious reasons) and Mischief (to try to minimize any potential >distress).> >*Squee is _not_ a member of the CAoL. By his own admission, if you >listen to the way he spouts off about us, in the third person,* >Morgan sends in a very controlled "voice". *On the other hand, there >_is_ a member of the CAoL in that sword, Squee's 'Unka Roscoe'.* > >*Yes, he was with us as a child, when Roscoe took him in after we >found him in the Controller's lair in Arcadia. But then he grew up, >and his performance tells me quite clearly that he obviously no >longer considers himself a friend or a comrade of ours.* *If you must look at it from that perspective, The Question becomes, What do you think Roscoe would ask of Us?* >*Can we _please_ get on with this, before our sardonic 'friend' over >there causes any more problems?* Morgan adds wearily. *I certainly hope so.* =================================