/ACEG/ RPG Session 4.5 combined fuck everything.

14[23:24] <Valetni> As Basilisk and Clover fight straggle in to the O-club from their latest sortie, the addition of multiple new faces catches their eye. The O-club, never exactly lively at midday, especially given the recent losses in actions against the belkas, now sports about two flights of nuggets. The competition, or replacements should they fail to hack it. The brightest source of light is the open door, backlighting the returning flight. From the corner, the jukebox plays a soft tune.

06[23:25] * Patchwork_2-4 looks around, sighs and scratches the slight stubble on his jaw. "Did we fuck up and they sent replacements? Or are we getting fresh meat into the grinder?"
[23:27] <Patchwork_2-4> "Either way, time to get Dave plastered so he can make a fool of himself again, yes?"
06[23:28] * Drider_1-4 walks in beside him shaking his head. "Where do they keep finding nuggets from?"
[23:28] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha looks up at the new faces as she heads toward the bar. "Maybe they got tired of people trashing their planes." She waves to the bartender to get an order of vodka, then dives right into it. Something to dull the voices from the last mission still banging around her head.

[23:28] <Borealis_3_2> the Sapin at the bar turns around and looks at the incoming flight quizzically, then shrugs and goes back to his drink.
[23:28] <Avalanche_1-2> "I think Dave's hangover is enough to get him to hold back this time."
[23:29] <Drider_1-4> "Not this time, friendo" laughs Dave "I'm up for a rematch with Yuki here, I need to be in my best game."
[23:30] <Patchwork_2-4> "Well at least I can relax at m- fucking glory be to Belka! They took the Space Harrier machine from the back, but left that jet game! What is this bullshit?!"
[23:31] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan walks in and looks around without saying a word. He quietly walks up to the bar.
[23:31] <BabaYaga_2-1> "And that's what pisses you off the most, Magpie...?"
[23:31] <Drider_1-4> "Judging from my last paycheck, I'm guessing money is getting tight around here..." replies Dave, wistfully

06[23:31] * Cavalier_3-4 would be sitting besides Borealis - faintly tanned, brown hair a touch past his ears, clean shaven, and with probably a little too much heating on him, with what, two jackets instead of one. He looks rather annoyed.
[23:31] <Cavalier_3-4> "Damnit, Fuentes. Did they really have to sent us to an ice block."
06[23:32] * BlindSighter_4-3 is nursing a glass with a wary eye pointed towards the resident Belkans.
[23:33] <Borealis_3_2> “Hey hombre, anywhere outside of Sapin’s too cold for me. I’m just glad the drinks are cold and the jukebox is stocked.”
06[23:33] * Patchwork_2-4 glowers at Sascha before ordering his rum and coke at the bar.
[23:33] <Drider_1-4> "Heh, you'll be feeling the heat soon enough if you're going up in a MiG," calls Dave, "I should know..." he trails off
06[23:33] * Cavalier_3-4 glances at Dave for a moment "...A MiG? That's what I've been aiming to fly."
[23:34] <Cavalier_3-4> "At least, until I get some dough saved up for something better. Less suicidal, too."
06[23:34] * Cavalier_3-4 nurses his incredible  glass of...water.

[23:34] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan notices his flight lead not looking to happy. He walks over and places his hand on her head. "Hey little girl, how are you holding up?"
[23:36] <Borealis_3_2> Still sitting at the stool next to Phebe, Fuentes taps his fingers in a familiar flamenco rhythm. “So, how was the ride in? MiG holding up okay?”
[23:37] <Cavalier_3-4> "Well, it didn't explode into a fireball when I touched the ground. Here's hoping it won't explode when I take *off*."

[23:37] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha swats the hand away, jabbing a finger at Ivan without removing it from her drink first. "I'm not in the mood for your shit right now, Ivan. Just... let me drink." The glower on her hawkish face fades after a moment, and she slumps back against the bar slowly. "Maybe I was too naive. I knew there were people in those planes. It's just... jarring. I can imagine their FACES, Ivan. I've
[23:37] <BabaYaga_2-1> never met these people and I can already-..." She cuts herself off by taking another quick drink.
[23:38] <Cavalier_3-4> "Where's the flight lead, anyway, Fuentes?"
[23:40] <Borealis_3_2> “Hell if I know. She can be hard to read when she’s not flying. Hey, why the water? Low on cash? I can buy you a drink if you want."
[23:41] <Avalanche_1-2> "Sascha, it'd be better to talk about that than to drink to forget it."
[23:41] <Cavalier_3-4> "Nah - just never been a fan of hard drinks, to be honest with you."
[23:41] <Cavalier_3-4> "I just get a cider now and then. Or that sweet golden beer they got back at Griswall."
6[23:42] * Australis_3-1 taps Gabriel on the shoulder, having previously walked off to fiddle with the jukebox. "MiGs a good plane kid, just don't white knuckle it and you'll be fine." She smirks and takes the stool next to Apogee 2.
[23:42] <Eagleclaw_2-2> "Well kid let me tell you that drink will only work for so long. The more you try to mask the true hell of war with that the worse off you'll be." Ivan crushes a peanut with his hand. "They knew what they were getting into when they took off just like you did."

06[23:42] * Cavalier_3-4 glances at Australis, giving her an ackonwledging nod.
[23:42] <Borealis_3_2> “Hey, boss! What’s up phebe?”
06[23:42] * Strix_4-2 pokes his head in from behind the door before walking into the bar, scanning the interior before moving to Blindsighter. "Aha! You're uh, Rocke right?"
[23:43] <BlindSighter_4-3> "That's right."
[23:43] <BlindSighter_4-3> "You know where our flight lead is?"
06[23:43] * Drider_1-4 tosses a pool cue in Yuki's direction. "I believe we have some unfinished business, Yuki."

[23:44] <Eagleclaw_2-2> "You need to accept that they had every opportunity to change their minds. Don't let it cause you to make a poor decision when leading your flight. When it is your comrades up there who die because of your mistake..." Ivan stares down at the crushed shell, "you can only run so long before you lose your mind."
06[23:44] * Cosmo_4-1 steps into the bar behind Strix, hands on her belt. She trundles over to the bar table, offering a wave to Blindsighter. "Right behind 'im."
[23:45] <Australis_3-1> "Well boys, let's just say I hope the pilots are better than the music up here."
06[23:45] * Cavalier_3-4 briefly listens to the tune, arching one eyebrow with a thoughtful expression, before shrugging "Don't sound that bad."
06[23:46] * Strix_4-2 sits down at the table. "Well, in case you haven't read my name, I'm Boris Stepanov.", he holds his hand out to shake.
[23:47] <BlindSighter_4-3> "Tim Rooke." He points at 4-1. "And you're Miss Bolivar, right?"
[23:48] <Avalanche_1-2> I introduce myself to the other flights
06[23:48] * BlindSighter_4-3 shakes Boris's hand.
06[23:48] * Patchwork_2-4 returns from the back. "Payphone is FUBAR, looks like someone shot it a few times. Just a heads up for everyone here. So many unfamiliar faces. Damn."
06[23:48] * Cosmo_4-1 slides onto the stool, tapping her fingers on the table. "Yeah, uh, call me Lidia," she says. She leans in slightly, glancing around the table, "So, who's ordering the drinks?"

[23:48] * Australis_3-1 shrugs and looks around for a bartender. "To each their own, it's just not to my taste. I like something with a little more life." She pauses to look around at the bar, noting that it's become distinctly more crowded. "Fuentes, you manage to fit a guitar in your bags?" She asks hopefully.
06[23:49] * Drider_1-4 watches the pool cue clatter to the ground as Yuki ignores the challenge
06[23:49] * BlindSighter_4-3 holds up a hand. "I guess I will. What do you want?"
[23:49] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha just sighs. "Thanks, Yuki, Ivan. I'm fine, really. I'll be fine."
[23:49] <Borealis_3_2> “Jefa, when do I -not- have my guitar? It’s in the bag under my stool.”
[23:49] <Drider_1-4> "Dammit, is there anyone else here who can play pool?" complains Dave
[23:50] <Cavalier_3-4> "...Guitar, is it? This'll be interesting."
[23:50] <Cosmo_4-1> "Good on 'ya, get me a Gin or something. I'm not picky."
06[23:51] * BlindSighter_4-3 "Two, then." he looks to Boris. "What do you want?"

[23:51] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan crushes another peanut. "Well try not to dwell on it too much, kid." Ivan looks around and notices the hot Sapin fire sitting at the other table. He playfully flicks the peanut at Sascha forehead. "Now if you'll excuse me." He gets up and slowly makes his way towards the other table.
[23:51] <Strix_4-2> I'll take a Vodka, got to live up to the Yuktobanian stereotypes.
[23:52] <Avalanche_1-2> I go over to pool
[23:52] <Avalanche_1-2> not before getting a cocktail
[23:52] <Drider_1-4> "Hey Yuki, one for me too if you don't mind!" calls Dave
06[23:53] * Cosmo_4-1 leans back in her chair, shaking her head at Boris. "Well, maybe not all the stereotypes, huh?" She nudges him slightly.
[23:53] <Avalanche_1-2> "Just one! I can't make it too easy for myself!"
06[23:53] * BlindSighter_4-3 orders two gins and a vodka

[23:53] <Borealis_3_2> “Hey, we got any other Phantom pilots in here? I’ve got a couple questions about those damn AIM-4s.”
[23:54] <BabaYaga_2-1> "Tch-! Fine, dirty old man. Go get shot down out of your plane, too!" She shakes her head and rolls her eyes, but finds herself smirking despite herself.
[23:54] <Avalanche_1-2> "Don't bother with them, is my advice."
[23:55] <Avalanche_1-2> "I couldn't find anyone on base who got a kill with one. Not a single person."
[23:55] <BlindSighter_4-3> "What's to do out on the icecube."
6[23:55] * Australis_3-1 shrugs and grins. "Well, I'm going to see if I can get in on that pool game, either of you want to come?"
06[23:55] * Patchwork_2-4 wanders over to Sascha. "You doing alright?"
06[23:55] * Cavalier_3-4 finishes his heavy, burning water (which is just normal water), slowly standing up "Might aswell. Beats sitting around, freezing."
06[23:55] * Drider_1-4 racks up the pool table
[23:55] <Cavalier_3-4> "Lead the way, chief."
[23:56] <Borealis_3_2> “You’re First Flight, Yashihara, right? Name’s Fuentes, Apogee 2. Guess I’ll have to be the first on those Falcon kills. Got a hookup for AIM-7s or anything bigger? I hear some of those AMRAAMskis are cheap up here.”
06[23:56] * Australis_3-1 wanders over to the pool table and gives Drider a friendly smile. "Hey, too late for two to hop in?" She asks with rehersed pleasentry.

[23:56] <BabaYaga_2-1> "Hey, Magpie." Sascha gives a weary smile. "Yeah, I'm doing alright. This one's just for me, now," she says as she holds up her drink. "... Let me ask you something. Is that alright?"
[23:57] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan sits down at Nadir's table and introduces himself to the hot Sapin fire. "An unfamiliar face. My name's Ivan. Ace of glorious Yuktobania. Are you a local, m'lady?"
[23:57] <Patchwork_2-4> "Shoot. Ask anything."
06[23:57] * Cavalier_3-4 rests one hand on his hip, raising the other one in a curt greeting to the ones at the pool table "Ey."
06[23:57] * BlindSighter_4-3 does his best not to hide a laugh.
[23:58] <Drider_1-4> "Not at all," answers Dave, "You're Apogee's lead, no? Nice to meet you, I'm Clover's #4, this here is Yuki, our #2."
06[23:59] * Drider_1-4 passes Phebe a cue
[23:59] <BabaYaga_2-1> "If you're in combat, and your opponents are retreating... would you still engage them?"
6[00:00] * Australis_3-1 points to herself then Cavalier in turn, "yeah, Apogee Lead, Phebe Horn. This is Apogee 4, Gabriel." Then she takes her cue.

06[00:00] * Cosmo_4-1 turns her head to the newcomer, staring at him for a moment. "Yikes," she says, before reaching for her drink and imbibing heavily. She seems to be mentally debating whether or not to humor him, before eventually speaking up. "I can tell you're not the best with women, Ivan."
[00:00] <Drider_1-4> "I should warn you though, Yuki is not merciful when It comes to pool..."
[00:01] <Avalanche_1-2> "Hey, don't sell yourself too short, you were three or four drinks in before we even racked."
[00:01] <Eagleclaw_2-2> "My flying skills speak for themselves. I could teach you a thing or two."
[00:01] <Patchwork_2-4> "I would not fire on fleeing enemies unless I had good reason for it. This may be war, but there is no honor in senseless murder."
06[00:01] * Strix_4-2 takes a drink from his Vodka, pretending to cough so that he can hide his laughter.
06[00:01] * Cavalier_3-4 glances at Drider with a grin "Not to worry, my friend. I am rather used to crushing defeat! And things of such nature."
[00:01] <Drider_1-4> "I'm Dave by the way, Dave Gillman, a pleasure to meet you." he says, ignoring Yuki's jest
06[00:02] * Cosmo_4-1 eyes him up and down, "Really? 'Cause you look like the type that'd fly a MiG."
[00:02] <Strix_4-2> Hey, I fly a MiG...
[00:02] <Cosmo_4-1> "You're also from Yuktobania."
[00:03] <Australis_3-1> "Well, nobody ever said pool was like flying but if it is I'll be fine... So, you two just back in from a mission or something?"
06[00:03] * Strix_4-2 makes a 'cheers' motion with vodka, before drinking again.
[00:03] <Eagleclaw_2-2> "Only the best glorious Yuke technology. Fresh from the motherland? Enough about jets let's talk about you. You haven't given me your name yet."
[00:04] <Avalanche_1-2> "And I'm Yuki Yashihara. Glad to have you on our side!"
06[00:04] * BlindSighter_4-3 just keeps drinking, listening.
[00:04] <Drider_1-4> "Yeah, touched down yesterday morning as a matter in fact."

[00:05] <Borealis_3_2> the screech of a stool draws a muffled curse from Fuentes as he drags a stool over to the pool table and pulls out his guitar. A few twangs and tweaks later, and he’s tuned. As the others chatter and play, he strikes up the opening chords of a gentle rhapsody
06[00:05] * Cosmo_4-1 rolls her eyes, pushing her drink to the side. "Lidia Bolivar. Let's keep it on a professional basis, yeah, Ivan?"
06[00:05] * Cavalier_3-4 nods his head approvingly to the intruding tune, otherwise just watching the other three mingle, for now.
06[00:05] * Strix_4-2 nods, putting his drink down. "So, back to jets, do you think there are any Sukhois around?"

[00:06] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha nods with certainty at that remark. "Honor. Yes, that sounds... right. Thanks, Magpie. I had a feeling you'd understand." She pushes soeme blonde hair out of her face, looking like she's finally decided on something. "I wasn't sure about what I was doing here until now, to tell you the truth. But... I think I understand now. This isn't a fight that should be left to the hungry jackals
[00:06] <BabaYaga_2-1> who want nothing but a paycheck. There has to be people who can fight without resorting to base murder."
06[00:06] * BlindSighter_4-3 shrugs. "I'm flying Mirage. Painting hasn't been finished on it, but it should look good."
06[00:06] * Australis_3-1 grins as Richard begins playing. "so who's gunna break?" she asks, gesturing at the pooltable.
[00:07] <Strix_4-2> I told the painter to 'do something cool' for mine. I hope he doesn't take it overboard.
[00:07] <BlindSighter_4-3> "Muted colors for me. I'm a low-tone sort of guy."
[00:07] <Patchwork_2-4> "Exactly. We fight for what is right, or what we consider right. However we can still have pity for our opponents. Murder will do nothing but escalate this war further. And before I forget..."
06[00:08] * Patchwork_2-4 sets a small, tissue wrapped object next to Sascha. "You earned this."

[00:08] <Eagleclaw_2-2> "Strictly professional of course. You sure you don't want to transfer to my flight? I could be your wingman. Trust me I could watch your six all night."
[00:08] <Drider_1-4> "Well the rule is nuggets first, right Yuki?" answers Drider, grinning at his squadmate
[00:08] <Australis_3-1> "Looks like that's you, kid." Phebe gestures to Cavalier.
[00:09] <BabaYaga_2-1> "Hm? What's this?" She picks up the object and turns it over in her hand before taking it out of the tissue.
06[00:09] * Strix_4-2 quickly grabs his vodka again taking another gulp as an overwhelming need to prevent his own laughter washes over him.
[00:09] <Cavalier_3-4> "If I must!"
6[00:09] * Cavalier_3-4 dusts off his hands, walking over to the pool.
06[00:10] * Patchwork_2-4 The object in question is an elaborate, antique cross.
06[00:10] * Australis_3-1 nods to Borealis "... This is Fuentes, by the way. Master Flamenco Guitarist and Apogee 2. "
[00:10] <Cavalier_3-4> "Drider! And/Or Yuki! Are the balls already set?"
[00:11] <Patchwork_2-4> "It was from when I was flight lead for many years back home. A good luck charm, and a reminder to show compassion to the enemy. You deserve it, yes?
[00:11] <Borealis_3_2> Fuentes nods, and looks over at sacha. “Any time you get the blues, pilot, just remember that your squadron’s your family. No matter what you do, it’s your jobs to keep each other safe and alive. That’s more important than any honor or money.”
06[00:11] * Cavalier_3-4 then takes upon his mighty pool cue, positioning his tool and aiming...
06[00:12] * BlindSighter_4-3 puts a tenner on the table and motions to whisper to Boris.

06[00:12] * Cosmo_4-1 looks towards Strix mischieviously, before looking back to Ivan. "You know, I'd love to get out of this outfit, but I've gotta' lead these pukes." She motions to the other two at the table. "Say, Ivan, got any smokes?"
[00:13] <Strix_4-2> Yeah, I'd probably crash my jet into an AA turret or something without her guidance.
06[00:13] * Cavalier_3-4 closes one eye as he aims, and them taps the pool forward, sending the magnificient, shining white ball crashing against the stacked balls, performing a beautiful break across the pool!
06[00:13] * BlindSighter_4-3 decides to wait it out and see what she has planned.
06[00:13] * Cavalier_3-4 has certainly bagged at least one or two balls in that one stroke - likely just one!
[00:13] <BabaYaga_2-1> "I... Wow. It's beautiful, Magpie. Thanks. That means a lot to me." She looks to Fuentes with a curious expression, but ultimately nods. "They are, I suppose. Although..." She looks over at Ivan making a fool of himself. "Perhaps it's not too late to disown one or two of them."

[00:14] <Cavalier_3-4> "...Thaat's a start. Ho-ho!"
[00:14] <BlindSighter_4-3> "Well, Osean training doesn't prepare you for everything."
[00:14] <Borealis_3_2> The crack of the pool balls brings an abrupt change in the music. As the turn passes to the next player, the music picks up a more aggressive tone
[00:14] <Eagleclaw_2-2> "Oh of course. Red Apple Cigarettes. Only the best." Ivan slams the box of cigarettes on the table and one pops out. He leans forward and attempts to put it in m'lady's lips.
06[00:14] * Cavalier_3-4 begins repositioning himself, now with a more confident smirk. Gotta go for that follow-up shot!
[00:14] <Patchwork_2-4> "Hah! Well as lead you earned it, my friend. And I'll follow you to Hell and back. You earned my respect after all."
[00:14] <Cavalier_3-4> "One-two, one-two..."
[00:15] <Australis_3-1> "So... What're they flying out there?" Australis to Avalanche.

06[00:15] * Cosmo_4-1 quickly leans away, not too thrilled to have him anywhere near her. She, instead, reaches out her hand, swiping the cigarette and holding it out. "How about a light, huh?"
06[00:15] * Cavalier_3-4 likely has practiced months alone just for this outing, scoring yet another excellent hit, downing another ball.
[00:16] <Avalanche_1-2> "A mix of planes, better than ours. Personally, I've only had to tangle with a MiG-23
[00:16] <Cavalier_3-4> "...Oof. Want me to go again, boss, or do you want to take this one now?"
[00:16] <Avalanche_1-2> "But they sent F-14 Javelins at us last mission."
[00:16] <Drider_1-4> "Holy shit, Gabriel, this is reminding me of my first game with Yuki..."
6[00:16] * BlindSighter_4-3 pulls out a book of matches. He also smokes Red Apple, but he's not going to tell anyone that.
[00:16] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan takes out his lighter. "A light for some hot Sapin fire." Ivan attempts to light the lighter but it takes a few tries.

[00:17] <Cavalier_3-4> "I have no idea what I'm doing, and it's great.'
[00:17] <Australis_3-1> "You're doing better than I could, kid."
[00:17] <BabaYaga_2-1> "I'll do what I can to make sure we make it to the 'and back' part." She grins and puts the cross on, sliding it back into her flight suit. "Cheers," she says as she holds her drink up. "Here's to hoping we won't have to drag Ivan out of here when someone finally punches his lights out."
[00:17] <Cavalier_3-4> "Want to take this next shot, Boss?"
[00:17] <Cavalier_3-4> "Or should I keep going and try to keep the streak up?"
[00:18] <Drider_1-4> "Yeah, luckily Javelin was pretty green, but we called up Crow team as it was 3 versus 8."

06[00:18] * Cosmo_4-1 stares at him, face completely blank. When he finally succeeds, she leans over, holding the cigarette in the flame for a minute, before taking a puff of it and blowing the smoke in his direction. "Thanks," she says with a smile, before leaning out and trying to press the lit end of it onto his hand.
[00:18] <Australis_3-1> "It's your streak, ride it."
[00:18] <Cavalier_3-4> "Will do."
06[00:18] * Cavalier_3-4 aims again! Here it comes!
[00:18] <Patchwork_2-4> Magpie raises his own glass. "Cheers, Lead. And here is hoping Ivan does not make any more of a fool of himself. With all those "m'lady's" and such."
06[00:18] * Cavalier_3-4 sends the cue forward, hitting a few balls...but failing to bag any this time around! Aww.
[00:18] <Cavalier_3-4> "...Aaah, dangit."
[00:18] <Cavalier_3-4> "Well, was fun while it lasted."
[00:19] <Drider_1-4> "How the mighty have fallen, you want to go first Yuki?"
06[00:20] * Strix_4-2 takes a swig of his vodka as she does this, and evidently has a bit of trouble swallowing as he tries his hardest to not spray vodka everywhere. He finishes and then starts laughing.
[00:20] <Avalanche_1-2> "Sure thing, let's see how my luck holds up..."

[00:20] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan quickly recoils his hand and reads the bad vibes coming from the hot Sapin fire. "Woo. Lidia Fox Two. I better eject." Ivan gets up and walks back to the bar and sits down next to Sascha. "Critical damage."
06[00:20] * BlindSighter_4-3 just starts laughing outright.
[00:20] <Strix_4-2> "Good god, is this why people hate us Yukes?"
[00:21] <Avalanche_1-2> Yuki nails one right into the left corner pocket
[00:21] <Australis_3-1> "MiG23s, F-14s. Got it... You been up here long then?"
[00:21] <Patchwork_2-4> "Well Ivan, seems you will have to have a quiet date with Miss Ninety Five when you return to the barracks, after being shot down that hard."
[00:21] <Avalanche_1-2> "Well, looks like I haven't lost it."
[00:22] <BlindSighter_4-3> "We have a saying. Go fishing with a Yuke, and he drinks all the booze."

06[00:22] * Cosmo_4-1 takes a look at her crinkled cigarette, now completely ashed out. She tosses it to the side, taking another sip of her drink. "To be honest, I've never met a larger group of Yukies before in my life. I can't say it's a positive first opinion."
[00:22] <Drider_1-4> "Except that was the cue ball ya knucklehead..."
[00:22] <Cavalier_3-4> "...Pfhthfhthf."
[00:22] <Cavalier_3-4> "Nice try, nice try."
[00:22] <BlindSighter_4-3> "Go fishing with TWO Yukes, and they'll spend so much time arguing over liquor tastes you get it all to yourself."
6[00:22] * Patchwork_2-4 glances over at 4-3. "We have a saying as well. Go fishing with Ivan, and beware of indecent practices toward poor, defenseless fish."
[00:23] <BabaYaga_2-1> "Way to represent the motherland, Ivan." Sascha snickers.
[00:23] <Australis_3-1> "This is the legend Clover 4 has spoken of? Cav, we have our work cut out for us."
06[00:23] * Strix_4-2 shrugs. "I don't fully blame you. And hey, that's not true, we don't taste liquor, we down straight ethanol."
[00:23] <Cavalier_3-4> "Bag 'em, boss."
[00:23] <Drider_1-4> "You'll see in due time..."
06[00:23] * Cavalier_3-4 rests his hands on the table, giving Drider and Yuki a warm smile.
[00:24] <Avalanche_1-2> "I just save my skill for the skies, is all."
06[00:24] * BlindSighter_4-3 "So you fuel yourselves and the planes at the same time?"

06[00:24] * Cosmo_4-1 nods, "Yeah, well, you'd have to be pretty fucked up off some type'a strong spirit to hop into one of those claptraps."
[00:24] <Eagleclaw_2-2> "I didn't even get to show her how we dance in the motherland. A few rounds of the Mamushka and she'd be mine."
06[00:24] * Australis_3-1 leans over and begins lining up her shot. "Broken wing gambit, I'm sure..."
06[00:24] * Cavalier_3-4 cocks his head at Yuki "What is it you fly, again? I know Drider here mentioned a Mig."
[00:25] <Borealis_3_2> Fuentes’ flamenco solo comes to a close, and he flip his guitar onto his back as he sidles over to Cosmo, interrupting her with a surprised tone. “Another Sapin? In a merc force? I thought I’d never see the day. What brings you up to this iceberg?”
[00:25] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha barks out a laugh. "Ha! Like you could dance the Mamushka worth a damn, old man."
[00:26] <BlindSighter_4-3> "They're not all deathtraps. Some of the pilots live."
[00:26] <Strix_4-2> "That's exactly right, why waste time making two products when you can make one?"

[00:26] <Patchwork_2-4> "Ivan, I already told you that if you are so desperate for female companionship, I could sneak a mail order Belkan bride here for you. Cooks, cleans, has more hair than you do."
06[00:27] * Australis_3-1 winds up and strikes the Cue ball, sinking an easy shot into the corner pocket.
06[00:27] * Cavalier_3-4 does a low, appreciative whistle at Auralis' accuracy.
[00:27] <BlindSighter_4-3> "Hey, can I take a shot at the next game?"
[00:28] <Cosmo_4-1> "Yeah? Well, I guess I'm just not born with that, uh, eccentric Yukto spirit."
[00:28] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan slams his hand on the bar. "Little girl I was dancing the Mamushka when you were still in diapers. Patch nevermind the wives do you hear what flight lead is saying? Me? Can't dance the Mamushka?" Ivan laughs.
[00:29] <Drider_1-4> "Yeah stick around dude, this game looks like its going to end quick"
[00:29] <Patchwork_2-4> "Sascha is lead, I'll follow her to Hell and back. You are a horny old man trying to stick it in our new allies, terribly so. I think you would be better off just finding a nice local woman and going into farming. That's one way you could sow your wild oats, yes?"

[00:29] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha slams her hand on the bar, too. "Ivan, /I/ was dancing the Mamushka when I was still in diapers."
06[00:30] * BlindSighter_4-3 turns to Boris. "Is this sort of thing regular conversation back home?"
06[00:30] * Patchwork_2-4 murmurs to Sascha. "Old men do tend to wear diapers, no? Perhaps Ivan still dances it even now?"
06[00:30] * Australis_3-1 lines up again, but spares a glance to sascha's outburst before taking her shot.
06[00:31] * Cavalier_3-4 shrugs as Avalanche loses herself in dreaming of planes, or something to that effort, focusing back on Australis' shot.
[00:31] <Cavalier_3-4> "If we do as well as we're doing here in the skies, we're buying new planes after one sortie...jeesh."
[00:31] <Eagleclaw_2-2> "So then that would be last year, little girl?" Ivan fishes some coins out of his pocket. "Dammit Patch make yourself useful and find me some glorious music from the motherland on that jukebox." Ivan throws the coins at Patch.

[00:31] <Borealis_3_2> the draft of cold air draws Fuentes’ attention away from his countrywoman “Hey, and who’s this new face walking in?”
[00:32] <BlindSighter_4-3> "I think he's with our flight."
06[00:32] * Australis_3-1 manages to sink another ball, this time with a relatively simple rebound.
06[00:32] * Patchwork_2-4 sighs and grabs the coins, wandering over to the Jukebox and putting on Hair of the Dog, nodding at the new arrival. "Hey there friend, welcome to the party."
[00:32] <Geist_4-4> I open the door and walk over to the nearest open barstool "evening"
[00:33] <Drider_1-4> "Man this game is giving me flashbacks..."

[00:33] <Avalanche_1-2> "Well, I haven't had my ass kicked this bad since I tried devil's river with my rock skis."
06[00:33] * BlindSighter_4-3 waves over Geist. "Sit down. You're..."
06[00:33] * Cosmo_4-1 glances over to the other newcomer, her expression less than pleased. "Here to fly and fight." She looks him up and down, "But you look more like a troubadour than a mercenary." She turns her head as well, looking over to her other flight-mate.
[00:33] <Borealis_3_2> “You one of the new guys? Yeah, what’s your name?"
[00:33] <Cavalier_3-4> "Choo-choo."
[00:34] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan quickly swivels around on his stool to look at Patch. "You damn Belkan this isn't what I told you to play!"
[00:34] <Patchwork_2-4> "Hobble over here and fight me, old man. I'll even tie an arm around my back to make it fair for you."
06[00:34] * Patchwork_2-4 lets out that croaking, bird-like laugh.
[00:34] <Geist_4-4> "Marvin Hall, I'm Nadir's 4th. You can call me Geist!"
[00:35] <Geist_4-4> "What's on tap?"

[00:35] <BabaYaga_2-1> "What, you think you're going to show me how to dance, old man? Don't underestimate the Yuktobanian ballet tutors my father tried to sic on me in my youth. I could probably kill a man with my toes."
[00:35] <BlindSighter_4-3> "I'm Tim Rocke, call me BlindSighter."
06[00:35] * Australis_3-1 smirks and mutters  "Well, let's try something a little more fancy..." before walking around the table to line up a trick shot, hoping to split two adjacent balls and sink them both.
[00:35] <BlindSighter_4-3> "I know they've got gin and vodka back there. I don't think we get craft, though."
[00:37] <Geist_4-4> "That's alright, I'll take some gin, neat" and I offer my hand for a handshake "nice to meet you, by the way"
06[00:37] * Australis_3-1 strikes the cue ball firmly but doesn't succeed at doing anything but bouncing her targets around the table.
06[00:37] * BlindSighter_4-3 accepts the shake. "Same."
[00:37] <Cavalier_3-4> "...Aww. Nice try, though."
[00:37] <Australis_3-1> "Well... Can't win em all."
[00:37] <Drider_1-4> "Beginner's luck will only get you so far..." sneers Dave as he lines up his first shot of the game.
[00:37] <Borealis_3_2> “More a troubador? Guess you could say so, I’m in it because Jefe over there takes good care of our family. You’re a flight lead too, huh? What’s your flight flying?"

[00:37] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan jumps out of his stool and strikes a tradition pose. His face winces a bit as he slightly hurts his back. "I will take you to school any day of the week, girly. On the dancefloor AND in the air. There's a new tudor in town. Whenever you want little girl. You got a dance challenge and I'll take it. Show you how we do it in the olden days."
[00:38] <Cavalier_3-4> "Show us what you got, Dave-Drider-Man!"
[00:38] <BlindSighter_4-3> "Oh, God, don"
[00:38] <Patchwork_2-4> C'mon Collider! You can do it"
[00:38] <BlindSighter_4-3> "'t look now, Ivan's starting up dancing."
[00:38] <Cavalier_3-4> "...Colli-what-now."
6[00:39] * Drider_1-4 sinks his team's first ball
[00:39] <Cavalier_3-4> "O-ho! Finally making your counter-attack, eh?"
[00:39] <Avalanche_1-2> "We did it! Nice!"
06[00:40] * Australis_3-1 claps politely.
[00:40] <Avalanche_1-2> "And he's called 'The Collider' because of his first mission."
[00:40] <Drider_1-4> "Drider the collider, that's me..." breaths Dave as he lines up his next shot
[00:40] <Borealis_3_2> “Geist, I’d talk to a
[00:40] <Cavalier_3-4> "...I think I want to hear that story."
[00:40] <Cavalier_3-4> "Because it sounds great."
[00:40] <Borealis_3_2> “yuke, if you want to see the spread at the bar"
[00:40] <Cosmo_4-1> "Well, when they first got this little act together, I had the most flight hours. So, they saddled me with it. I'm flyin' in a Mirage, Boris, over here, is in a MiG, Blidsighter is too. New guy is in an F-4. Whudda 'bout your sideshow?"
[00:41] <BlindSighter_4-3> "Hey, I'm in a Mirage."
[00:41] <Australis_3-1> "Drider the Collider... What's the story behind that one?"

06[00:41] * Patchwork_2-4 wanders over to third and fourth flight, nodding and offering handshakes. "Magpie, pleasure to meet new comrades, yes? I can perform the bar run if any of you need anything."
[00:41] <BlindSighter_4-3> "Unless they decided to switch my plane."
[00:41] <Drider_1-4> "Dammit." grunts Dave, "That's a story for when I'm drunk enough to remember..."
[00:41] <Borealis_3_2> “I fly second slot. We’ve got two MiGs and a pair of F-4’s. Two elements, each has a knife fighter with a long range specialist. Keeps us safer, we figure. When AWACs is out of the picture, i’m the eyes and ears. How do you lot fly?"
06[00:42] * Cavalier_3-4 grins amusedly, eyeing Dave's whiff "Eitherway...my go, is it?"
[00:42] <Drider_1-4> "You're up, Apogee." replies Dave
06[00:42] * Cavalier_3-4 takes his pool, nodding and aiming
[00:42] <Avalanche_1-2> "So, our first mission, Drider was flight lead. We took out a few interceptors, and assisted some ground forces. Dave managed to avoid getting hit or hitting anything. We all RTB, and second to last, Drider comes in to land"
[00:42] <Cavalier_3-4> "Let's see if I can poke my own eye out here..."

[00:42] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha stands up, solemnly, her face stone-solid. She's not as tall as Ivan but you'd think otherwise from her stance. "Hey, Troubador," she says to the man with the guitar. "Do you know any folk music? Yuktobanian, preferably? I'm thinking our jukebox does not."
06[00:42] * Australis_3-1 grins at drider. "What do you drink, then?"
[00:43] <BlindSighter_4-3> "Oh, goddamnit, that's right, I sent you the wrong info."
06[00:43] * Cavalier_3-4 slides the pool forward, getting a rather simple shot in - but it bags a ball!
[00:43] <Avalanche_1-2> "As he's coming down, his plane just drops, straight down onto the runway, and he manages to barely eject out before the whole things fireballs."
06[00:43] * Geist_4-4 turns to Patchwork 2-4 and shakes his hand "Nice to meet you. Can I take a gin, neat?"
[00:43] <Patchwork_2-4> "No problem friend."
[00:43] <Cavalier_3-4> "...Prrft. That's great. Sounds like something similar that's happened to me, Yuki."
06[00:44] * Cavalier_3-4 repositions in for another shot as he chats.
06[00:44] * Cosmo_4-1 looks to Blindsighter for a moment, "Yeah, I'll keep that in mind," she says before turning her head back. "Well, Boris is my ponyboy. I'm more of a Weasel, myself. Blidsighter is my ears, and Geist, well uh, I haven't had the strategy meeting with him yet. They got this motley crew together pretty quickly."

06[00:44] * Patchwork_2-4 wanders back to the bar, before bringing back Geist his drink. "Which flight are you with, friend? I'm with Basilisk myself."
06[00:44] * Cavalier_3-4 whiffs it! Can't win all of them, I'm afraid. "Bah. Your go."
00:45] <Drider_1-4> "Show them how it's done, Yuki."
[00:45] <Borealis_3_2> “Eh, we’ve all got a couple songs in us, Babayaga. Let me see what we’ve got here… How about Payaviene Cliffs?”
06[00:45] * Geist_4-4 takes the drink. "I'm with Nadir. What's your name, mate?"
[00:45] <Patchwork_2-4> Magpie. As good of a name as any, and I had a chance to pick it." He grins slightly, revealing damn white teeth. "How about you?
[00:46] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan laughs. "That'll do, friend. But can you handle it, Sascha?"
[00:46] <Australis_3-1> "Well, I'm making a bar run with or without your orders, so..." Phebe glances around the pool table.
[00:46] <BabaYaga_2-1> "Just make sure you can keep up, old man," she says as she starts pushing chairs out of the way.
[00:47] <Cavalier_3-4> "...Uhh. A cider if they got any, plesae, boss."

[00:47] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan strikes his starting pose. "It's time."
06[00:47] * Australis_3-1 nods and looks to clover flight.
[00:47] <Geist_4-4> "Marvin, no such luck here!" Marvin laughs. "How long've you been here? Just got here a little while ago."
06[00:48] * BlindSighter keeps watching the pool game.

[00:49] <Borealis_3_2> “From what I’ve heard around here, 4th flight looks competent enough. I’m sure we’ll be flying with you sometime; we could certainly use the groundpounding help. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone in Apogee take a gander at an air-to-mud manual.”
[00:49] <Patchwork_2-4> "I transfered after faking my own death and deserting from Belka. A few months later and they brought me here. Good times, all around. Basilisk are good people, and our Lead is a damn good one. How is Nadir, if you do not mind me asking?"
[00:51] <Geist_4-4> "They seem like good people, but I haven't had the chance to get to know them all yet. How'd you get here from Belka? I'm sure they didn't take too kindly to a dead man crossing the border."
[00:52] <Patchwork_2-4> "Crashed a plane, tore a bit of my uniform and left my flight helmet in it. And some dead deer. All in all it should have been well enough to trick anyone checking for me."

[00:53] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha takes up a similar pose, with her stance light on her toes and her arms poised. The moment the music starts, she's moving. True to her word, her footwork is impeccable, and her posture is picture perfect. Her expression is utterly deadpan, though. True to tradition, naturally.
[00:53] <Avalanche_1-2> "I just can't play today," as Yuki clear the cue ball off of the table.
06[00:54] * BlindSighter_4-3 turns to the flight lead. "Some dancing."
06[00:54] * Australis_3-1 begins studying the table, looking for a good shot.
[00:54] <Eagleclaw_2-2> "Hah very good!" Ivan crosses his arms and begins kicking out his legs in a somewhat sloppy form.
06[00:55] * Cosmo_4-1 glances over to the Yukto dancers, throwing her arm around her chair. "Yeah, I'm not much for the uh, festivities." She rolls her eyes yet again.
06[00:55] * BlindSighter_4-3 holds up his hands. "I'd rather be scanning the skies, myself."
[00:55] <Borealis_3_2> “Festive? You never been to a harvest festival back home, Cosmo?”
[00:55] <Geist_4-4> "Well, congratulations on making it to the other side!" Marvin raises his glass. "I think that's something worth celebrating"

[00:56] <Avalanche_1-2> Yuki excuses himself to the bathroom, partially due to the embarrassment of being this bad at pool.
[00:56] <Patchwork_2-4> Magpie raises his own drink with a grin. "To new lives, new friends and watching Ivan hurt himself trying to keep up with Sascha."
06[00:56] * Australis_3-1 lines up her shot with the same cocky smirk as every time
[00:57] <BabaYaga_2-1> "Shape up, old man," Sascha grumbles as she continues, her feet moving faster as the song picks up in pace, flipping her legs out beneath herself in time to the music.
06[00:57] * Cosmo_4-1 looks to Blindsighter first, "Yeah, whatever, y' airhead." She then nods to Borealis, "Hate to say so, troubadour, but I'm from the city. Most of our festivities involve poking bulls n' what-not."
[00:57] <Geist_4-4> "I'll drink to that!"
[00:58] <Geist_4-4> "So, who's your flight lead, Magpie?"

[00:58] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan notices Sascha perfect form. She wasn't lying he thinks to himself. Sweating and panting he manages to mutter, "Y-you're pretty good but I've still got a few tricks up my sleeve." Ivan begins to attempt one of his jump spins. "Ahh!" He begins to curse in Yuktobanian.
06[00:59] * BlindSighter_4-3 raises his glass. "I'll drink to that, too."  Turning back to Lidia, he replies, "What can I say? It's relaxing."
06[00:59] * Patchwork_2-4 gestures to Sascha. "The pretty hawk over there. But do not be fooled by her dance skills and beauty - she is a true knight of the skies, and an honorable woman."
[00:59] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan attempts to continue but eventually falls over in pain.
06[00:59] * Australis_3-1 sinks the final striped ball, and gazes greedily at the 8 ball as she stands up.
06[01:00] * Cavalier_3-4 folds his arms, nodding.
[01:00] <Drider_1-4> "Jesus, this keeps getting worse and worse..."
[01:00] <Borealis_3_2> “Ah, I gotcha. See you around, city slicker, it’s good to have someone from home. I cook legendary tamales, if you ever stop by I’ll show you how mi abuela made em. Looks like the rest of my flight’s hot on the pool table!” Fuentes stands again and strides to the pool table, peeking over Cavalier’s shoulder at the carnage unfolding on the felt
06[01:01] * Cavalier_3-4 arches one eyebrow, taking a beat to notice Fuentes' presence.
06[01:01] * Drider_1-4 sees Yuki run off to the facilities "Guess I'm fending for myself now..."
[01:01] <Cavalier_3-4> "Boss is about to make the potentially winning shot."
[01:01] <Borealis_3_2> “Let’s see how it goes.”

[01:01] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha continues for a moment until she realizes Ivan has actually managed to hurt himself, at which point she stops and smacks her forehead in embarrassment. "Ivan. Do you need help?" Her voice is flat - she's very aware of the fact that everyone can see this mortifying spectacle.
[01:02] <BlindSighter_4-3> "Yikes, that really was a spill. You okay?"
[01:02] <Eagleclaw_2-2> "N-no I'm fine." He screams as he tries to stand up. "Or maybe yes."
06[01:02] * Australis_3-1 strolls around the table once to appraise the situation before saying, "Left middle, I think...", she glances over at the spectacle of the injured old man before leaning back over the table for her final shot.
06[01:03] * Geist_4-4 gestures to Eagleclaw. "Her partner looks a little outmatched. He in your flight too?"
06[01:03] * Cavalier_3-4 pauses for a moment, looking at Ivan, cringing slightly "...Eesh."
[01:03] <BlindSighter_4-3> "come on, cut the guy a break."
06[01:03] * BlindSighter_4-3 moves over to help up Ivan.
[01:03] <Cavalier_3-4> "He gonna be okay?"
[01:03] <Patchwork_2-4> "I'm his wingman, more or less. Decent fellow, but... he likes women a bit too much, and never backs down from a challenge."
[01:04] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha lets out a long-suffering sigh. "Just... here. Watch your back." She reaches down to offer him a hand, to her chagrin.
[01:04] <Drider_1-4> "Don't die on my now old man..."
[01:05] <Geist_4-4> "He seems like a good friend to have. Should we grab him some ice, though?"
06[01:05] * Drider_1-4 notices the 8 ball is nowhere to be seen on the table
[01:05] <Drider_1-4> "Wait, did you?"
[01:05] <Patchwork_2-4> "What is the saying? 'It builds character' and might keep him from hitting on the other women, to be blunt."
[01:06] <Drider_1-4> "No, this isn't happening...."
[01:06] <BlindSighter_4-3> "New game, right?"
06[01:06] * Drider_1-4 drops his cue on the floor and sinks to his knees

[01:06] <Eagleclaw_2-2> Ivan grabs Sascha's hand and eases himself back up. "Guess I'm not as cut out for that kind of dancing anymore. I only dance in the sky these days. But you are pretty damn good I gotta tell you. Good bit of fun just like in the motherland. Haven't had that much fun since the war..." Ivan's mind wanders to a different time. "Thank you for that Sascha. Brought back some memories."
[01:07] <Borealis_3_2> “Hot damn, Jefa, you and Cav play like los diablos. What’s up next? I got some intel on one of the other flights. 4’s still organizing, have either of you caught any of the others’ flying style and tactics?”
06[01:07] * Australis_3-1 smirks and glances into the left middle pocket with a chuckle, "That's what they teach you at the San Loma Girls Military College, I guess."
[01:07] <Cavalier_3-4> "Well - that's a wrap."
[01:08] <Cavalier_3-4> "And uhh...not quite sure. I think he wanted to play?"
06[01:08] * Cavalier_3-4 beckons to Blindsighter.
06[01:08] * Australis_3-1 picks up Drider's cue,  "What will you people be drinking then?" she asks
06[01:08] * Patchwork_2-4 pulls a bit of rope out of his pocket, pulling his shoulder length hair into a ponytail before taking another swallow of his drink.
[01:08] <Patchwork_2-4> "All these new faces... I think this will be alright.
[01:08] <Cavalier_3-4> "Cider if they got it, boss."
06[01:08] * BlindSighter_4-3 picks up a cue.
[01:09] <Drider_1-4> "I'll have what she's having...." mumbles Drider, still dumbstruck at the results of the match
[01:09] <Borealis_3_2> “Pick me up another rum and coke if you’re running!”

[01:09] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha shakes her head. "Ah, he'll be fine," she says to Dave. "You're welcome, you old fool. You're a damn hypocrite, though, you know that? You're the one who keeps lecturing me about knowing my limits and not plowing ahead, and then you go do foolish things like this. Honestly."
06[01:09] * Geist_4-4 quickly finishes his drink. "They have scotch back there?"
06[01:10] * BlindSighter_4-3 gets a second drink for him and whatever anyone at the table wants.
[01:10] <Patchwork_2-4> "Maybe? We could hunt for some. Want to grab your flight and raid the bar?"
[01:11] <Borealis_3_2> fuentes pulls out his guitar, and the gentle flamenco fills the room yet again
[01:11] <Australis_3-1> "Feel free to start the next round without me, I'm gunna sit it out and watch."
[01:12] <Cavalier_3-4> "I think I'll sit out, too. You can redeem yourself with this one, Drider!"
[01:13] <Drider_1-4> "I swear this airbase is cursed, I think I've taken enough of a beating for now."
[01:13] <Patchwork_2-4> "Heading out in shame, Dave?"
06[01:13] * BlindSighter_4-3 teeters a bit after his drink. "That didn't sit well with me. Seems like pool's not my cuppa at the moment."
06[01:13] * Australis_3-1 flits off to the bar, Juggling the short list of drink orders in her head.
[01:14] <Cavalier_3-4> "Ah - alright, then."
06[01:14] * Cavalier_3-4 leans back against the table, quietly gathering the balls.

[01:14] <Eagleclaw_2-2> "Well Sascha the difference here is this is just some fun. No one's life is on the line. You know I try to fly conservative." Ivan places his hand on Sascha'a head. "Well I hope you had fun at least. Remember you can try to run and change everything but you can't change who you are and where you come from. Remember your heritage. Be proud of where you come from. I bet you haven't felt this at
[01:14] <Eagleclaw_2-2> home in a long time. If you'll excuse me this 'old man' needs to get some rest." Ivan looks at her unfinished drink. "And try to go overboard with that stuff okay? See you back at the barracks." Ivan walks out of the bar and gives a wave to Lidia on the way out.
[01:14] <Geist_4-4> "Oh a musician! I play a little piano myself"
[01:15] <Borealis_3_2> “Eyy, got any duets for piano and guitar you know?”
06[01:16] * Patchwork_2-4 wanders over to Australis at the bar. "'lo, sorry if Ivan hit on you badly. He's not a terrible guy, just a dirty old man."
[01:17] <Geist_4-4> "Not any duets per se, but I know some jazz tunes! Know how to play a blues?"
6[01:18] * Cavalier_3-4 just closes his eyes and enjoys the music, idly tapping his foot to the tune.
[01:18] <Borealis_3_2> “can do, my friend. lead the way”
[01:18] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha rolls her eyes at the old man, spares him a rude gesture on his way out, and then goes back to finish her drink.

06[01:19] * Australis_3-1 is opening cuboards and taking mental stock of the bar, she looks up from behind the bar at Patchwork. "Ivan... Haven't met him yet... Let me guess though, the Old Yuktobanian?"
[01:19] <Avalanche_1-2> Yuki rolls back in, checking if Drider didn't do something dumb
[01:19] <Patchwork_2-4> "Yeah. Good pilot, but terrible judgement when it comes to... most things."
06[01:19] * Geist_4-4 sits at the piano. "Alright! F blues it is." Marvin starts playing.
06[01:20] * Drider_1-4 notices Yuki
[01:20] <Drider_1-4> "WHY YUKI?!"
[01:21] <Cavalier_3-4> "It's not like it'd have made a difference, to be honest. Boss-girl made the winning shot right after she left."
[01:21] <Australis_3-1> "I saw him fall.. He's not too hurt is he?" Phebe asks as she ties back her ginger orange hair and glances around the bar one more time.
[01:22] <Drider_1-4> "Nonetheless, Yuki we really need to work on our game, this CAN NOT happen again."
[01:22] <Patchwork_2-4> "I doubt it. Not much would keep him from the sky. Magpie by the way, pleasure to meet you, yes?"
06[01:22] * Cavalier_3-4 sniggers, smiling and watching the musicians.

[01:24] <Avalanche_1-2> "Hey, there's more pressing things I need to get better at. Piloting, mountaineering, haggling for doujinishi, making sure I cut my hair enough to look like a dude..."
[01:24] <Drider_1-4> "Dou-what-shi?"
[01:24] <Cavalier_3-4> "Dowhatnow?"
06[01:24] * Australis_3-1 pauses from her search and extends her hand, "Phebe Horn, Also Known as Apogee lead. Good to meet you." She says with a wide toothy smile.
[01:25] <Borealis_3_2> fuentes hollers over to Patches “That’s Boss Lady!"
06[01:25] * Patchwork_2-4 grins and shakes the hand. "A pleasure Apogee Lead, I look forward to seeing you and your flight do well in any upcoming battles."
[01:26] <Avalanche_1-2> "They're like comic books."
[01:26] <Drider_1-4> "Huh, that's a pretty cool name I guess..."
06[01:26] * Patchwork_2-4 turns and waves to Fuentes. "I'll treat her with respect, worry not."
[01:27] <Cavalier_3-4> "Like the White Avenger? Or Hyperman?"
06[01:27] * Geist_4-4 laughs and turns to Borealis. "Take a solo!"
[01:28] <Drider_1-4> "I was more of a Moonman fan, back in Fato."
06[01:28] * Australis_3-1 laughs heartily at Magpie's aside. "What has he been telling you?" she asks as she begins pouring gin and vermouth into a mixer.
[01:29] <Cavalier_3-4> "Moonman was allright."

06[01:29] * Patchwork_2-4 refills his own rum and coke. "The fellow on the guitar? I have yet had the honor of speaking to him, but he seems like a good sort, yes? You must always honor and protect your flight lead."
[01:29] <Borealis_3_2> “Don’t mind if I do!” Borealis traipses off through chords and scales, meandering aimlessly through the notes until a theme begins to emerge from the sonic tapestry, building to a crescendo as though begging for the piano to come in with a solo if its own.
[01:31] <Geist_4-4> "Hey! You're pretty good! If we had a drummer and a bassist we could make a band."
[01:31] <Avalanche_1-2> "Alright, later guys, I need to head back to the barracks."
[01:31] <Cavalier_3-4> "See ya, Yuki."
[01:32] <Borealis_3_2> “Yuki, get back to me about that radar and missile upgrade for the phantom sometime. Sleep well!”
6[01:32] * Cavalier_3-4 eyes Drider "I'll go saunter over to Boss, and then I'll be getting acquainted with the barracks. Pleased to meet ya, Drider the Collider!"
06[01:33] * Australis_3-1 begins looking around the bar, this time for martini glasses. "Well, he does his job, no worries. So, Magpie... That an alias?"
06[01:33] * Geist_4-4 turns to Borealis and says "Hey, let's trade 4s," playing a short phrase
[01:35] <Patchwork_2-4> "Something like that. I started a new life after defecting from the Belkan armed forces. Decided I wanted to leave my old rank and identity back in the plane I crashed to get here."
[01:35] <Borealis_3_2> “Sounds good to me. So what brings -you- into the line of merc duty?”
[01:36] <Australis_3-1> "Sounds like quite the story... I'll be right back."
06[01:37] * Australis_3-1 makes a quick lap around the bar, delivering Drider his Martini and Borealis his Rum and Coke.

[01:37] <BabaYaga_2-1> Sascha puts her drink down and waves over to Magpie. "Hey, I'm heading out too. Good talking to you, and thanks again." She spares Phebe a glance. "That's the Apogee lead, right? Guess I should have said something to her. Hrm. Anyway, I'll see you later, Magpie."
[01:37] <Drider_1-4> "Thanks for the drink, Phebe..."
[01:38] <Patchwork_2-4> "Take care lead. Sleep well and be safe, Sascha."
[01:38] <Drider_1-4> "That was a hell of a game, Gabriel, you'll have to tell me you're secret one of these days..."
[01:38] <Cavalier_3-4> "The secret is..."
[01:38] <Cavalier_3-4> "...I haven't played pool in six years. I don't know how I did that."
[01:38] <Borealis_3_2> Fuentes starts slugging back the drink when Geist hits his solo. “Thanks again, boss. See you around.”
06[01:38] * Cavalier_3-4 does an exxagerated shrugging motion.
[01:39] <Cavalier_3-4> "Heh. Well, see ya - Boss, I'll be getting acquianted with my quarters."
[01:39] <Cavalier_3-4> "Good to meet you, proper."
[01:39] <Drider_1-4> "Eh, well you're certainly doing something right, cheers."
[01:39] <Drider_1-4> "Yeah, see you around."
06[01:39] * Australis_3-1 whispers into Borealis' ear on her way back to the bar. "Just don't cause any trouble, eh?"
06[01:40] * Cavalier_3-4 gives both of them a relaxed wave, as he begins walking towards the barracks, proper.
[01:40] <Borealis_3_2> “On my honor, never. Enjoy your rest.”
06[01:41] * Geist_4-4 finishes his solo and goes back to playing the melody, finishing the song a little too dramatically.
[01:42] <Geist_4-4> "Hey, you're pretty good, Borealis! How long've you been playing?"
06[01:42] * Australis_3-1 walks back behind the bar leans on it, smiling at Patchwork again. "So, what made you decide to ditch the Belkans and come to our frozen little bar then, Magpie?"

[01:44] <Patchwork_2-4> "I always thought of myself as a soldier, not a killer. I disagreed with the methods of combat that my own people were pushing, and realized that war without mercy is simply slaughter. So I came here, where I hoped I could find pilots with a similar mindset."
[01:45] <Borealis_3_2> “Geist, I’m a country boy at heart, even though i went city. I’ve been on the guitar since I was a youngin, probably about 10.”
[01:45] <Borealis_3_2> “Yourself?"
06[01:46] * Australis_3-1 looks momentarily confused and worried. "A war without mercy?" She asks, attempting to seem casual.
[01:46] <Geist_4-4> "Ever since I can remember. Mum was a pianist so she always insisted I take lessons. We had plenty of jazz clubs around where we lived in the city."

[01:47] <Patchwork_2-4> "The Belkans I have encountered and who I fought alongside seemed to have no problem executing enemies who had surrendered. Or launching attacks on civilian areas. It is one thing for soldiers to fight, but if you do not show some respect you become monsters, no?"
06[01:48] * Drider_1-4 joins Phebe and Magpie at the bar
[01:49] <Patchwork_2-4> "Ah Dave, have you met Apogee Lead yet?"
[01:50] <Drider_1-4> "You could say we're acquainted I suppose..." replies Dave, gesturing to the pool table
[01:51] <Patchwork_2-4> "Ah, our lovely friend skunked you on the table, yes?"
6[01:51] * Australis_3-1 downs her martini and smiles at Drider, "Beginner's Luck." she says thankful for the lighter conversation.
[01:51] <Drider_1-4> "Through and through," Dave shrugs, "I must say though, your martini is as killer as your pool game."
[01:52] <Borealis_3_2> “Everyone played in my hometown, it seemed. And oh yes, lessons. Those. We never had too much in the way of formal ones, but just about anyone would sit down and work on a new song with you. Technique? I got that in the military. Had a great player, flight instructor, patched me up real good. This bar’s dying down a bit, though. What say you we head out and go carol in the cold? This rock could use a little music.”
[01:53] <Australis_3-1> "Thanks, I was a bartender once, still remember a few things."

[01:53] <Patchwork_2-4> "I was pleasantly surprised to find such decent seeming people here. No offense meant to anyone of course, it is just that dealing with mercenaries you tend to meet some unsavory sorts  - much like myself."
[01:53] <Geist_4-4> "Sure! I'll run and grab my harmonica out of my room"
[01:53] <Drider_1-4> "Ah, so this is familiar territory then, It must be nice to find somewhere similiar to home."
[01:54] <Borealis_3_2> “I’ll follow you there, amigo. Looks like tonight’s gonna be a good one.”
[01:54] <Drider_1-4> "Don't sell yourself short, Patchy, you're one hell of a pilot."
[01:55] <Geist_4-4> "Cheers to that! Let's go."
[01:56] <Borealis_3_2> Borealis follows Geist out of the bar, humming jauntily.
06[01:56] * Australis_3-1 waves to Fuentes as he leaves.
[01:56] <Patchwork_2-4> "Much obliged Dave, but to be fair I prefer blowing up things like unmanned weapons and warehouses and less infantry and the living. Something that will probably damn me eventually."
[01:56] <Borealis_3_2> "Night, amigos! Sleep well!"
[01:56] <Borealis_3_2> comes the shout as the doors slam in the wind
[01:57] <Drider_1-4> "Hasta la vista." comes the reply from Drider

06[01:58] * Australis_3-1 begins mixing herself another martini. "So where'd you learn to fly, Dave?"
[01:59] <Drider_1-4> "Back home in Fato, I guess I took after my father...." Dave's mind drifts to a far off place
[02:00] <Drider_1-4> "Yeah, my father taught me everything I know, aside from pool... and landing MiG's I guess."

06[02:02] * Patchwork_2-4 adjusts his ponytail. "For what it is worth Dave, I feel your Father would be proud of you for all you have done. Aside from your first landing here. But otherwise you have been a noble pilot."
[02:03] <Australis_3-1> "Hey, there's nothing ignoble about flubbing a MiG landing, they're squirrly fuckers. Especially if they're damaged."
[02:05] <Drider_1-4> "Heh, tell that to old man Ivan, that man is a wizard when it comes to MiG's."
[02:05] <Patchwork_2-4> "Slippery as a greased swine, and less fun to catch."
[02:06] <Patchwork_2-4> "Ivan nearly has the most flight experience in Clover and Basilisk, to be fair."
[02:06] <Drider_1-4> "That old man is full of surprises, without a doubt."
[02:07] <Australis_3-1> "So, Basilisk lead... Sascha? Is Ivan her dad or something?"
[02:08] <Patchwork_2-4> "Considering how that horndog acts, I would not entirely ignore such a possibility."
[02:09] <Drider_1-4> "He's certainly a relic from a bygone age."
[02:10] <Patchwork_2-4> "But no, they are not related. They have more of a mentor... student relationship. Although which is the mentor and which is the student is up for debate."

[02:10] <Drider_1-4> "Enough about ol' Ivan, Phebe, what made you take to the skies?"
[02:16] <Australis_3-1> "Runs in the Family, my Dad was a pilot, was always pushing me to go into the military, San Loma Girls Military College when I was 17. Been flying ever since, not that he ever really wanted me to."
[02:17] <Australis_3-1> "I think he figured I'd go into the RE or something."
[02:17] <Patchwork_2-4> "Do either of you have plans for after the war? I am curious, yes?"
[02:18] <Drider_1-4> "To be honest, I'll probably just roam until the next war, I don't really have any plans..."
[02:19] <Drider_1-4> "Unless of course, if I make my fortune here, I'll settle down somewhere warm, maybe across the sea."
[02:20] <Drider_1-4> "Although there's not much promise of fortune for your average mercenary pilot is there?"
[02:22] <Patchwork_2-4> "Who knows for sure? Hopefully we all survive and do well after the war."

[02:23] * Australis_3-1 finishes her second drink. "Of course we'll survive. Don't talk like that." Phebe pours herself a few fingers of straight scotch over ice. "I'll be going back to Emmeria after the war, rich and happy."
[02:24] <Drider_1-4> "Here's to that," beams Dave as he raises his glass.
[02:24] <Patchwork_2-4> "I hope to stay here, maybe get married again. Work as a mechanic, maybe fly children and the sick around to show them the beauty of the sky. Something nice like that."
[02:25] <Drider_1-4> "Now there's a noble cause if I ever heard one."
[02:26] <Australis_3-1> "Aye, Amen to that. You two want another drink?"
[02:28] <Drider_1-4> "Mmm, as good as that sounds, I think it's time I hit the hay, I'll see you two around later."
[02:28] <Patchwork_2-4> "I am sadly far past my limit, as my sappy side is kicking in. It was a pleasure Dave, Miss Horn. I must say though, I can see why your flight are protective of you, you are quite the woman, beautiful and strong. But for now, I leave for the barracks."
[02:29] <Australis_3-1> "Sleep well then, you two."

06[02:29] * Patchwork_2-4 gives both a wave and exits the bar. "And the same to you."
06[02:29] * Drider_1-4 leaves a tip for the bartender and makes his way to the door.
06[02:30] * Drider_1-4 glances back at the pool table one last time before heading back to the barracks for some precious shut-eye.
06[02:33] * Australis_3-1 leans back against the bar and sips her scotch, enjoying a last quiet drink before turning in, she glances around the quiet bar.