Paradise and Light

Alivi: There are scientists crowded around the pool which seems to be glowing a faint white
[9:15pm] Proto_Lost: After a brief moment of suiting up, Simon's made his way to the pool bay.
[9:15pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe makes her way to the sub bay. Are they outside?
[9:16pm] GraemeCracker: Hank lugs his gear behind him, a toque haphazardly slapped on his head.
[9:16pm] TheRaven left the chat room. (Quit: Sail away where no ball and chain can keep us from the roarin' waves, together undivided but forever we'll be free!)
[9:16pm] Alivi: yea
[9:17pm] Tehpillowstar: She's roughly wearing winter clothing on top of her more temperately-minded clothing. "W-What's g-going on?"
[9:17pm] Tehpillowstar: She kinda hops from foot to foot, trying to make this happen as fast as it can.
[9:18pm] Alivi: "…See for yourself." Thomas gestures to the pool, still glowing. "Get in there and make it stop."
[9:18pm] Proto_Lost: "...Why the fuck are you wearing a toque Hank?"
[9:18pm] GraemeCracker: He looks to Simon. "...It was cold out."
[9:18pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe looks at the pool. "We going by sub or by SCUBA?"
[9:19pm] Positronium joined the chat room.
[9:19pm] Alivi: "Sub, we arent horrible enough to send you down there in the water."
[9:19pm] Alivi: "Hurry up."
[9:19pm] Positronium: Everett walks into the sub hanger.
[9:19pm] GraemeCracker: He peers into the water. "So...Any idea why it's glowing?"
[9:20pm] Tehpillowstar: "Glad to know the STF A-354 budget hasn't been cut then." Chloe begins boarding the sub. The quicker out of the deadly cold, the better.
[9:20pm] Alivi: "Nope."
[9:20pm] Proto_Lost: Simon shakes that strange feeling he felt before, and heads on in. "Since when have you expected answers from these eggheads Hank? Get the fuck in!"
[9:21pm] GraemeCracker: "RIght, just making sure." He yawns and climbs into the sub, taking the toque off in the process.
[9:22pm] Positronium: Everett boards the sub.
[9:22pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe looks at the assembled group. "These ops are just getting smaller and smaller, aren't they?"
[9:23pm] Alivi: As they buckle in the sub begins to descend, you cant really look out the window…too bright.
[9:23pm] GraemeCracker: "Hmm...I suppose everyone must be preoccupied."
[9:24pm] Balthazaar joined the chat room.
[9:24pm] Balthazaar was promoted to half-operator by ChanServ.
[9:24pm] Balthazaar: Mark was in the sub all along
[9:24pm] Alivi: that he was.
[9:24pm] Proto_Lost: He frowns, looking away from the windows. "Christ fuck, with our luck, we'll probably get sent into the sun."
[9:24pm] Alivi: Its so fucking bright tho. Damn you wish the sub had shades.
[9:25pm] GraemeCracker: Hank looks away, squinting. "This is certainly...Different."
[9:25pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe looks away from the window. ~Wait, why the fuck didn't I bring shades?~
[9:25pm] Alivi: The sub shakes.
[9:25pm] Alivi: Then it is tossed. Anyone who isnt wearing a seatbelt pdef
[9:25pm] NikMikaelson left the chat room. (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
[9:26pm] Positronium: Everett, despite his seatbelt, grabs the nearest stable looking thing for support.
[9:26pm] Tehpillowstar: I'd presume Chloe is wearing one, unless you count me not saying she's buckled means she's not buckled in
[9:26pm] Tehpillowstar: She grabs the nearest sturdy thing to be grabbed for support.
[9:26pm] Proto_Lost: Simon isn't.
[9:26pm] Balthazaar: Mark is buckled in, he learned from last time
[9:26pm] GraemeCracker: 6df+7 Hank was too tired and didn't think to put one on. Bright guy, Hank.
[9:26pm] Glacon: GraemeCracker: Hank was too tired and didn't think to put one on. Bright guy, Hank.: 6 (6df+7=-, -, +, -, 0, +)
[9:27pm] Proto_Lost: 6df+8 agh
[9:27pm] Glacon: Proto_Lost: agh: 6 (6df+8=-, 0, -, -, +, 0)
[9:27pm] Alivi: Hank and Simon you feel a bit bruised up.
[9:28pm] Alivi: Everything goes dark, metal seems to be torn and warm liquid floods the sub
[9:28pm] Proto_Lost: "Agh! God fuck!"
[9:28pm] GraemeCracker: Well, at least it woke him up. "Ow!"
[9:28pm] Proto_Lost: Simon quickly tries to keep his head above the fluid.
[9:28pm] Positronium: "Ah, crap."
[9:28pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe takes a deep breath and gets ready to hold it.
[9:28pm] Alivi: he isnt suceeding well. It seems to wrap around you. And you are submerged in complete darkness
[9:28pm] GraemeCracker: "Nononono-"
[9:28pm] Positronium: Everett takes one final breath.
[9:29pm] Positronium: Ideally not a /final/ breath, but he's not taking his chances.
[9:29pm] Tehpillowstar: ~...~ Chloe waits, holding her breath.
[9:29pm] Tehpillowstar: It can't be the end...can it?
[9:29pm] Alivi: Darkness perhaps unconcious?
[9:29pm] Alivi: You all wake up….to the smell of fresh cut grass, lilac, and other flowers. You feel warm…. cozy…
[9:29pm] GraemeCracker: Deep breath, then Hank goes under. ~NononoNONONO-~
[9:30pm] Proto_Lost: "...what the fuck."
[9:30pm] Balthazaar: "... Am I dead?"
[9:30pm] Positronium: ~Am I dead?  If so, hell's pretty lame.~
[9:30pm] PapersPres is now known as PresidentWayTooGoddamnLong.
[9:30pm] Alivi: The sky is blue, some puffy clouds, and warm sun. Everything here is pristine, perfect.
[9:30pm] PresidentWayTooGoddamnLong is now known as PresidentEvil.
[9:30pm] Proto_Lost: "...What. The. Fuck."
[9:31pm] Alivi: There is a man standing before you. He is tall, he has a white kimono on it with 5 kamon. There is gold lining all along it.
[9:31pm] Alivi: He wears no mask, his face is kind.
[9:31pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe pulls herself up to a sitting position and rubs her eyes. "Wuz going on...?"
[9:31pm] Alivi: "Welcome."
[9:31pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe blinks. "Who...hello."
[9:31pm] Proto_Lost: "...Again, what the fuck." He says slowly, staring at the man.
[9:31pm] Balthazaar: Mark sits up, looking around. He looks at the strange figure. "G'day."
[9:31pm] GraemeCracker: "Uh..Hi."
[9:32pm] Alivi: Mark and Simon perception
[9:32pm] Proto_Lost: 6df+6 uhhh
[9:32pm] Glacon: Proto_Lost: uhhh: 4 (6df+6=-, 0, 0, 0, 0, -)
[9:32pm] Balthazaar: 6df+6
[9:32pm] Glacon: Balthazaar: 8 (6df+6=+, +, 0, -, +, 0)
[9:32pm] Positronium: Everett tries to stand,.
[9:32pm] Positronium: If possible.
[9:32pm] GraemeCracker: Hank slowly gets to his feet, trying to take in his surroundings.
[9:32pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe still sits, and feels for her equipment.
[9:32pm] Alivi: Mark you hear a barking
[9:32pm] Alivi: its so familiar.
[9:32pm] Proto_Lost: Simon remains seated, still trying to wonder what he has to shoot.
[9:33pm] Alivi: Hank you too
[9:33pm] Alivi: Chloe your equipment is there
[9:33pm] Balthazaar: Mark claps his hands over his ears. "No no no no no no..."
[9:33pm] GraemeCracker: ~Dog?~ He looks around.
[9:34pm] Positronium: "What is it?  Also, hello."
[9:34pm] Tehpillowstar: "...Where are we?" Chloe asks the man in the white kimono.
[9:35pm] Alivi: There is a dog there. He is wagging his tail and barking at Mark. He seems excited.
[9:35pm] Proto_Lost: "Good question, what is this place?" He says, getting to his feet. "And what do I have to shoot to get out of here?"
[9:35pm] Alivi: The man laughs, "Easy Johno I know you've been waiting, but give him some time."
[9:35pm] GraemeCracker: "Oh, hey there bo-" he stops when he notices Mark's state. "...Mark?
[9:35pm] GraemeCracker: "
[9:35pm] Alivi: The man looks at Chloe, "You are in my domain. Welcome."
[9:36pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe gets on her feet then rests a hand on Mark's shoulder.
[9:36pm] Tehpillowstar: *on her knees
[9:36pm] Tehpillowstar: "What...what happen to us?"
[9:36pm] Proto_Lost: "...Huh, cute dog."
[9:36pm] Alivi: Johno stops and sniffs Mark. He tilts his head and whines, worried.
[9:37pm] Alivi: He paws at Mark.
[9:37pm] Alivi: The man looks at Chloe, "Do not be worried."
[9:38pm] Balthazaar: Mark looks at his dog. "Are you real?"
[9:38pm] Alivi: "For now relax…and enjoy." He vanishes.
[9:38pm] Alivi: Johno barks and licks Mark. He seems real!
[9:38pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe blinks.
[9:38pm] Proto_Lost: "Enjoy? What the fuck am I supposed to enjoy around here?"
[9:38pm] Alivi: There is a little voice Simon, the one you heard earlier. "DADDY!"
[9:38pm] GraemeCracker: ~This is too weird.~ Hank continues looking around.
[9:38pm] Balthazaar: Mark wraps his arms around Johno and laughs
[9:39pm] Alivi: Hank you too hear a familiar voice. "Dad!"
[9:39pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe looks around, not sure what to think of this plac.e
[9:39pm] Proto_Lost: He feels his heart race, and a part of him suddenly regrets the foul language. "...Oh God no."
[9:40pm] Alivi: "Easy now dear, don't overwhelm him… Simon how many times have I told you watch your mouth around her?"
[9:40pm] Alivi: Simon it is your wife and daughter.
[9:41pm] GraemeCracker: Hank turns at the sound of the voice, lips tightened. "..."
[9:41pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe stands up and looks around, looking a bit tired.
[9:41pm] Proto_Lost: He doesn't turn around, he does his best to resist. He shuts his eyes tight, not wanting to give in to...whatever this was.
[9:42pm] Alivi: Hank your daughter is there. She seems so excited to see you.
[9:42pm] Alivi: "…Daddy? What is wrong?" Alyanna seems confused.
[9:42pm] Balthazaar: Mark hugs his dog tightly, running his hands through his fur.
[9:42pm] Alivi: Johno licks Mark's face slobber attack@
[9:43pm] Proto_Lost: "...I can't...no, this can't be real."
[9:43pm] Alivi: "It is." The man reappears.
[9:43pm] Tehpillowstar: ~Is it real?~
[9:44pm] GraemeCracker: Hank's face turns from one of sadness to anger as he turns to the white kimono clad fellow. "What's with the hallucinations?"
[9:44pm] Alivi: "I am Izanagi…and this is I guess what you might call Heaven. It is not a hallucination."
[9:44pm] Proto_Lost: "How...how the...how the.../heck/ is it real." He says, still not opening his eyes.
[9:44pm] Alivi: "While you were going into the pool, disaster struck, however I saved you. I come to you with a choice."
[9:44pm] Alivi: "You can either stay here, or leave and return back to your home."
[9:45pm] Balthazaar: "... You're saying we're dead?"
[9:45pm] Positronium: ~Abby?~
[9:45pm] Proto_Lost: "...F-...dangit I knew we got sent into the sun."
[9:46pm] Alivi: "No. Rather inbetween, of course if you decided to stay here, I suppose to your friends you will be dead."
[9:46pm] Alivi: "Daddy…..open your eyesssss" Simon you feel a tug.
[9:46pm] Tehpillowstar: "...We can just stay here? Forever?"
[9:47pm] Alivi: "Yes, if you so choose." Izanagi says
[9:47pm] Tehpillowstar: "..."
[9:47pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe looks around.
[9:47pm] Alivi: "EVERETT!!!!"
[9:47pm] Proto_Lost: Slowly, he does so, looking at his daughter with tearful eyes.
[9:47pm] GraemeCracker: Hank's just seething. "I don't believe you."
[9:47pm] Positronium: Everett freezes.
[9:48pm] Positronium: "...abby?"
[9:48pm] Alivi: "What is wrong with you you jerk!"
[9:48pm] Alivi: She comes over and whacks him upside the head.
[9:48pm] Alivi: But then hugs him.
[9:48pm] Alivi: Alyanna looks up. "Daddy why are you crying."
[9:49pm] Alivi: Trishka tsks. "Simon…."
[9:49pm] Alivi: Hank your daughter hangs back a bit. "....Dad?"
[9:49pm] Positronium: "It's it... really?"
[9:49pm] Proto_Lost: "Nothing it's just...I'm glad you're here."
[9:49pm] Alivi: Johno meanwhile runs off into the woods only to come back with a stick.
[9:50pm] Alivi: "…Of course it is me silly." Abby places a hand on her hip.
[9:50pm] Alivi: Alyanna smiles, "I am glad you are here too!"
[9:50pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe looks around and runs a finger between her helmet's chinstrap and her chin.
[9:50pm] Proto_Lost: He picks her up with a smile, twirling her around before catching his wife in a tight hug. "Oh God, how I missed you!"
[9:51pm] GraemeCracker: "I watched her die... She can't be real, every /single fucking time/ she's come back she hasn't been real. How's this any different? What's the catch?"
[9:51pm] Balthazaar: Mark takes the stick. "Just a second mate..." He stares at Johno, avoiding looking at his left side, drinking in the sight.
[9:51pm] Positronium: He suddenly embraces her.
[9:51pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe sits down next to Mark.
[9:52pm] Alivi: Mark…its amazing. You can see a beach in the distance with awesome looking waves.
[9:52pm] Tehpillowstar: "We could stay here if we wanted."
[9:52pm] Positronium: Part of him tells him that this could just be a trick.
[9:52pm] Positronium: He'll deal with that annoying voice in a minute.
[9:52pm] Alivi: Trishka smiles and hugs him Alayanna giggles. "We missed you too Simon…" Trishka says.
[9:52pm] Alivi: Abby embraces Everett back
[9:53pm] Balthazaar: Mark gulps and looks from Johno to Chloe. "I... I don't know..."
[9:53pm] Alivi: Izanagi looks at Hank. "I cannot tell you if you do not beileve."
[9:53pm] Alivi: "However…she is there…waiting. I think she might be nervous though."
[9:53pm] Alivi: "She has been waiting for you for a long long time."
[9:53pm] Proto_Lost: "God, I found you a big sister Alyanna, you'd love her...she's...she'd..." The smile on his face vanishes slowly, before he sets his daughter down. "...she's still back there."
[9:53pm] Alivi: Hank, she is hiding behind a tree.
[9:53pm] Alivi: Izanagi walks over to Simon.
[9:54pm] Alivi: "Simon, a moment? Trishka and Alyanna, I will return him soon…"
[9:54pm] Alivi: They nod understandingly.
[9:54pm] Tehpillowstar: ""We..." Chloe sighs, then removes her helmet and runs her fingers in her hair. "I don't know Mark."
[9:54pm] Positronium: "I'm... sorry we had to part like that."
[9:54pm] Alivi: Abby shrugs, "Eh…its ok. I forgive you. This place isnt too bad."
[9:54pm] Proto_Lost: He looks back to the others, and his family before nodding to the old man. "Right, what is it."
[9:54pm] Alivi: Izanagi leads him off to a corner.
[9:55pm] Alivi: Abby continues, "Honestly, I am glad you did what you did."
[9:55pm] Tehpillowstar: "This place...I guess is great, but I don't know. It's not like I think it's a trap...but I don't know."
[9:55pm] Positronium: "It had to be done, but... Thank you."
[9:56pm] Alivi: Izanagi looks over at the others. "…I've been watching you for a long time Simon… as have your family."
[9:56pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe plops the helmet back on her head.
[9:56pm] Proto_Lost: "...really? You from the same country Eriko is?"
[9:57pm] Alivi: "…She would beileve in me yes, According to Shinto I exisit. This is the Shinto Heavens of sort."
[9:57pm] Proto_Lost: "Well then, where the fuck were you when she damn near lost her fucking mind."
[9:58pm] GraemeCracker: ~...You'd best not be lying to me.~ He turns towards the tree, shaking slightly. "...Claudia?"
[9:58pm] Alivi: "I do not intervene with the living's decisions."
[9:58pm] Balthazaar: "I... I think it's real..." He throws the stick for Johno. "I don't know what to do..."
[9:58pm] Alivi: "…Dad?" Claudia steps out a bit.
[9:58pm] Alivi: Johno barks and runs off to get it
[9:58pm] GraemeCracker: He takes a deep breath. "Is that actually you?"
[9:59pm] Alivi: "…Yea…I've….I've been waiting."
[9:59pm] Alivi: "B-But…if you want to go back I understand. I mean you seemed upset and I am sorry."
[9:59pm] Proto_Lost: "And you couldn't have given her any of that divine protection bullshit?"
[9:59pm] Positronium: "Will I come here when I die?"
[10:00pm] Alivi: Abby shrugs, "Well you can decide to, or you can continue on your way."
[10:00pm] GraemeCracker: "I...No, come here buddy." He sits down crosslegged on the grass.
[10:00pm] Alivi: "There is a guy round here he does that."
[10:00pm] Alivi: She runs over to him.
[10:00pm] Tehpillowstar: "I...what about the people back in Area-354?"
[10:00pm] Positronium: "Onto where?"
[10:00pm] Alivi: Abby looks out, "Other heavens, plains, things, afterlifes..."
[10:00pm] Alivi: "I honestly just liked this one."
[10:01pm] Alivi: Claudia looks up at Hank. "…Promise you aren't angry Dad?"
[10:01pm] Tehpillowstar: "I just think that...we'd do more damage by staying here than coming back."
[10:01pm] Positronium: "You always..."  He smiles warmly, eyes glistening.
[10:02pm] Alivi: Izanagi shakes his head. "It is not in my power. However… if you choose…I can pull her soul here, so she may find peace as Trishka and Alyanna has done."
[10:02pm] Alivi: "…Simon, if you wish, you can stay here with all of them."
[10:02pm] GraemeCracker: He hugs here, nodding. "I'm not mad, promise. I just...Had something happen a while back, that's all. I'm not angry at you sweetie."
[10:02pm] GraemeCracker: *her
[10:02pm] Alivi: Claudia smiles and hugs him super tight. "BEAR HUG!"
[10:02pm] Proto_Lost: He looks back to everyone else, before looking at his hands. "You're saying, I can choose to have her here? With me?"
[10:02pm] Alivi: it isnt much of a bear hug but she tries.
[10:02pm] Alivi: Izanagi nods to Simon.
[10:03pm] Balthazaar: "... I'm not so sure I'd be missed. All I do back there is fuck up, and nobody needs me there..."
[10:03pm] Alivi: Abby nods. Her eyes glisten too. "Ive been watching you, you know."
[10:03pm] Proto_Lost: "What about Ralph, her husband?"
[10:03pm] Alivi: "You make me worried."
[10:03pm] GraemeCracker: He laughs, holding back tears. "It's good to see you again."
[10:03pm] Alivi: Izanagi looks out. "When it is his time, he too will join everyone here."
[10:04pm] Tehpillowstar: "That's easy to say...but there's plenty of people who'd be hurt if you--we stayed here."
[10:04pm] Proto_Lost: "...well, at least I know he'll be here...and...it's peace here right? No more fighting, no more killing pool shit...just...rest?"
[10:04pm] Positronium: "I do?"
[10:04pm] Positronium: He winces inwardly/.
[10:05pm] Roget joined the chat room.
[10:05pm] Roget was promoted to operator by ChanServ.
[10:05pm] Alivi: Abby laughs.
[10:05pm] Alivi: She hugs him.
[10:05pm] Alivi: Claudia smiles and nods.
[10:05pm] Positronium: He hugs her back.
[10:05pm] Positronium: And gives her a kiss.
[10:05pm] Alivi: Izanagi nods as well. "….Yes. Here it is peace."
[10:05pm] Balthazaar: Mark swallows, shaking a bit. "What should I do, Chloe?"
[10:06pm] Alivi: Johno returns back with the stick and a ball.
[10:06pm] Alivi: He wags his tail.
[10:07pm] GraemeCracker: Hank sits there, embracing his child in peace for quite some time. Eventually, he looks back. "Hey, sweetie. Who's that big guy with the white dress?"
[10:07pm] Tehpillowstar: "I don't know Mark. It's your life."
[10:07pm] Alivi: "That is mister izanagi."
[10:07pm] Tehpillowstar: "But...I'd miss you. I'd miss you if you didn't come with me back."
[10:08pm] Balthazaar: Mark looks at Johno and pulls him onto his lap and into a tight hug. "I don't want to lose you again..."
[10:08pm] Alivi: Johno whines a bit.
[10:08pm] Tehpillowstar: "Mark..."
[10:08pm] GraemeCracker: "Izinagi...Is he a nice man?"
[10:09pm] Alivi: "Yea!!! He lets me play games!"
[10:09pm] Alivi: "If you wish to talk to Ralph, I can bring him here, Simon."
[10:09pm] GraemeCracker: "He...Doesn't do anything bad?"
[10:09pm] Balthazaar: Mark looks at Chloe, a bit upset. He waits for what she's going to say
[10:09pm] Alivi: She shakes her head. "Nope! He said this is heaven."
[10:10pm] Alivi: "He said all children come here. But we can go to other place too!"
[10:10pm] GraemeCracker: "Other place?"
[10:10pm] Tehpillowstar: "We all have to let go eventually."
[10:10pm] Proto_Lost: "...Do it. I need him to know what I'm going to do."
[10:10pm] Alivi: "Yea other heavens Daddy!"
[10:11pm] Alivi: Izanagi nods and soon, Ralph appears, he seems faded out.
[10:11pm] GraemeCracker: "Ah. Other heavens. Can you go to the other heavens if you want to?"
[10:12pm] Alivi: "Yea!"
[10:12pm] Roget: Ralph appears to still be waking up, and more than slightly confused
[10:12pm] Proto_Lost: "Ralph."
[10:12pm] Positronium: "I'm... having a little problem here.  I want to say 'see you soon,' but don't know how appropriate that would be."  Everett smiles
[10:12pm] Roget: "... Simon? Where are we? What's going on?"
[10:12pm] Positronium: "Or accurate."
[10:12pm] Balthazaar: Mark looks torn, a bit angry and sad. "How can I let go when he was taken from me the way he was?"
[10:13pm] Proto_Lost: "...Well, for the lack of a better term, I'm dead."
[10:13pm] Tehpillowstar: "Because everyone dies, eventually."
[10:13pm] Alivi: Abby laughs. "Well you could stay..."
[10:14pm] Tehpillowstar: "You know that even if your dog didn't check out early, you'd still outlive him by decades."
[10:14pm] Roget: "... What?"
[10:14pm] Roget: Ralph looks beyond confused
[10:15pm] Alivi: Izanagi nods, "Ralph, I brought you here, because Simon wishes to talk to you. There was an accident and I am offering those solance here, or to be able to go back to the site."
[10:15pm] GraemeCracker: Hank takes in a shaky breath. "I'll be right back sweetheart, I need to talk to Mr. Izinagi, okay? Play with that little fella' over there, I'll be back soon." He points to Mark's dog.
[10:15pm] Alivi: "Johno?! Ok!"
[10:15pm] Alivi: Claudia runs over to Johno. "Johno!"
[10:15pm] Roget: ".... An accident?"
[10:15pm] Positronium: He nods silently.
[10:16pm] Alivi: Izanagi nods.
[10:16pm] Proto_Lost: "Yeah, we got dropped into the sun or some shit.
[10:16pm] Proto_Lost: "
[10:16pm] Alivi: "No, the sub was torn apart. but you can say it was the sun if you wish." Izanagi says with a wry smile
[10:16pm] Roget: ".... I'm beyond lost, do you have any more context besides that?"
[10:16pm] GraemeCracker: "Yeah...Johno." Hank stands to his feet, and walks over to Izanagi. "Hey, I need to talk to you."
[10:17pm] Alivi: Izanagi looks over and nods, "Excuse me, Ralph...Simon..."
[10:17pm] Alivi: He walks over to Hank.
[10:18pm] Positronium: After a few moments, he speaks.  "I only have one life to live and... I just feel like it would be supremely selfish to do it.  People need me where I was."  He doesn't sound particularly certain.
[10:18pm] Alivi: Abby nods, "I'll wait for as long as I have to."
[10:18pm] GraemeCracker: He seems shaky. "So, this is Heaven. I'll be honest, I was expecting pearly gates."
[10:18pm] Alivi: "Well that is one of them. Claudia likes this one, it was where she was brought first."
[10:18pm] Balthazaar: Mark lets Johno go so he can play With Claudia. He spares Hank a vaguely dirty look
[10:19pm] Proto_Lost: "No, but I'm going to give you the important bits. If I stay, you don't leave...this is paradise and...I'm planning on staying."
[10:19pm] Balthazaar: He looks to Chloe. "I... I know..."
[10:20pm] Roget: "So, wait... Simon's staying behind in a pool dimension?"
[10:20pm] GraemeCracker: "So I was told..." He sighs. "Listen, I'd like to ask you a favor. Can you...keep her safe for me? Just...Until my time comes, you know?"
[10:21pm] Alivi: Johno stays with Mark and Claudia approches. "Are you Mister Mark??"
[10:21pm] Positronium: Everett beams.  "Thank you."
[10:21pm] Balthazaar: "But... But he's my little puppy..." Worth noting that Johno is a full grown german shepherd
[10:21pm] Proto_Lost: "I am...it's rest...and I've been looking for peace for so long, I've forgotten how it feels like...but here's the thing. I'm taking Eriko with me."
[10:21pm] Tehpillowstar: "Mark...Don't you realize that staying here is incredibly selfish?"
[10:21pm] Roget: "Excuse me?"
[10:22pm] Balthazaar: He looks to Claudia. "That's me." He tries to hold it together for the child
[10:22pm] Alivi: "Johno really likes you!!"
[10:22pm] Alivi: "He is so nice. We can play all together right?"
[10:22pm] Tehpillowstar: "You just want to be happy, but what about me? Jason? Taggart? The others?"
[10:23pm] Proto_Lost: "...She deserves the rest from being there kid, and...it's why I wanted to talk to you. I wanted you to know before I did it."
[10:23pm] Roget: "You're not taking my wife away from me."
[10:24pm] Balthazaar: "I can in a minute mate... I just need to speak to Chloe for a second. I'll catch up with you in a bit, okay?"
[10:24pm] Balthazaar: Mark turns to Chloe. " What, what do you mean?"
[10:24pm] Proto_Lost: "Maybe, but you've seen how she is recently...I...I don't want her to be hurt by that fucking puddle anymore."
[10:25pm] Alivi: Claudia nods "Come on Johno lets play tag!"
[10:25pm] Alivi: She goes running off with the dog.
[10:25pm] Roget: "I will take care of her Simon. She has an entire life left to live on our world. You have no right to take that away from her."
[10:26pm] Tehpillowstar: "It's easy to think that nobody gives a damn about you, but I can tell you that there's a bunch of people who would be damaged by you not coming back."
[10:26pm] GraemeCracker: "I..." He chokes up a little. "I appreciate what you've offered me, but I just...Can't. Not yet. I hate to make her wait, but there's just...There's still things that need to be done back home."
[10:26pm] Alivi: "She is patient and she understands as well. She is proud of you. Helping people."
[10:26pm] Alivi: "She always brags about you."
[10:27pm] Balthazaar: "... How do you know?" Chloe, you can tell that you are getting through to Mark
[10:27pm] GraemeCracker: He laughs, wiping at his eyes. "I'm happy to hear that. So, you'll keep her safe until I end up here again?"
[10:28pm] Tehpillowstar: "Because I'm one of them."
[10:28pm] Alivi: "Of course.'
[10:29pm] Tehpillowstar: "And think of it this way...you can really say goodbye now."
[10:29pm] Proto_Lost: "What kind of life does she have left down there? If I do this now, I can assure her safety forever...if she stays there and...and does something terrible...I...I can't do anything for her...not from here."
[10:31pm] Balthazaar: "... Okay. I guess you're right." Mark starts to cry a little.
[10:31pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe slaps Mark's shoulder gently. "Man up. Go have a little fun."
[10:32pm] Roget: "She can have a real life down there, Simon. What right do you have to decide that she can't have real experiences? You've had an entire lifetime, so you're ready, but she's not even 30 yet! You have no right to deny her a future!"
[10:32pm] Balthazaar: Mark nods and runs over to play with Johno and Claudia
[10:32pm] GraemeCracker: "Thank you." He pauses, taking in the surroundings. "You know Mr. Izanagi, you look similar to certain other beings I've come across recently. They wore masks though."
[10:32pm] PresidentEvil: "Perhaps *I* can help settle this, Ralph?"
[10:32pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe sits in the sun.
[10:32pm] PresidentEvil: That voice... so very familiar.
[10:33pm] Proto_Lost: "A life means waking up the next day without having to worry about dying in the afternoon!"
[10:33pm] GraemeCracker: "You seem different than them."
[10:33pm] Positronium: "I wish we could have had longer...  We could have done so much.  Gotten married, had a family, disproved string theory..."  He laughs quietly.
[10:33pm] PresidentEvil: Is that...
[10:33pm] Tehpillowstar: She turns towards Simon and...wtf? Is that...Ralph?
[10:33pm] Roget: "...No way."
[10:34pm] Tehpillowstar: actually redact
[10:34pm] PresidentEvil: "Way." Greg says, grinning ear to ear.
[10:35pm] Proto_Lost: "...Greg, Jesus fuck."
[10:35pm] Alivi: Abby shrugs, "I did it already up here, you just need to figure it out."
[10:35pm] PresidentEvil: "Simon. Good to see you."
[10:35pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe stands up and starts walking from Mark and towards Si---wait...
[10:35pm] Tehpillowstar: Is...
[10:35pm] Tehpillowstar: That...?
[10:35pm] Alivi: "My brothers and sisters yes," Izanagi says to Hank, "I suspect you will see more..."
[10:35pm] Tehpillowstar: "Greg?"
[10:35pm] Tehpillowstar: "Holy shit..."
[10:35pm] PresidentEvil: "Chloe. Glad you're doing well."
[10:36pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe /sprints/ towards Greg and then /clobbers/ him. "You fucking sonnavabitch!"
[10:36pm] GraemeCracker: "I wouldn't doubt it. So there are many of your kind?"
[10:36pm] Alivi: "Gods?"
[10:36pm] Alivi: ^izanagi
[10:36pm] PresidentEvil: "Ow! Geez, you sure know how to ruin an entrance."
[10:36pm] Tehpillowstar: "Holy shit...I..."
[10:36pm] Tehpillowstar: "I don't know what to think of this."
[10:36pm] Roget: "Greg...?"
[10:37pm] Tehpillowstar: "But damn."
[10:37pm] Positronium: He laughs, then turns.
[10:37pm] PresidentEvil: "A bit of joy might work."
[10:37pm] Positronium: "Hey Greg, it's been a while."  Everett grins.
[10:37pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe punches Greg in the chest. Kinda hard. "That was for dying."
[10:37pm] PresidentEvil: "Everett. You transferred back."
[10:38pm] Roget: "Wow." Ralph is just... incredibly confused right now. He tries to smile, but it ends up coming out kind of awkward and forced
[10:38pm] GraemeCracker: "I...Suppose so, yes."
[10:38pm] Tehpillowstar: *stomach, not chest
[10:38pm] Positronium: He nods.  "Not too long ago."
[10:38pm] PresidentEvil: "Happens to the best of us." Greg turns to Izanagi. "Izzie, mind letting me take the lead for a few minutes?"
[10:39pm] Alivi: Izanagi laughs, "Sure thing Gregory."
[10:39pm] Alivi: Izanagi vanishes
[10:39pm] GraemeCracker: "I...See you around."
[10:39pm] GraemeCracker: He turns around, searching for Claudia.
[10:40pm] Alivi: Claudia is playing with Johno!
[10:40pm] GraemeCracker: Mark with them?
[10:40pm] Balthazaar: (And Mark by now)
[10:40pm] Alivi: yep!
[10:40pm] Balthazaar: yup
[10:40pm] PresidentEvil: "Okay, so. Here's the thing, Simon. The afterlife is not quite as cut-and-dry as our honored host makes it out to be."
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[10:40pm] GraemeCracker: He wanders over, a lot of weight off his chest. "Hey Mark, sorry for putting my kid on you."
[10:40pm] Proto_Lost: "Meaning?"
[10:40pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe looks at Greg and raises her eyebrow.
[10:41pm] PresidentEvil: "Meaning this place is but one safe harbor in an endless ocean."
[10:41pm] PresidentEvil: "Do you like that description? I practiced."
[10:41pm] Balthazaar: "That's alright mate. Here, you take my place, I need to talk to Greg." He leans down and gives Johno a kiss on the head before walking over to where Greg is.
[10:42pm] GraemeCracker: "Alright, see you in a bit." He turns to Claudia and Johno. Playing commences.
[10:43pm] PresidentEvil: Mark receives a half-nod.
[10:43pm] Proto_Lost: "...So what, it's not paradise?"
[10:44pm] PresidentEvil: "This small segment is. What I'm saying is, it's just one of the possibilities. Which brings me..." he says, reaching into a pocket "to the main point of my argument."
[10:44pm] PresidentEvil: He withdraws something that looks an awful lot like a remote control.
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[10:45pm] Proto_Lost: "...Fuck. Fuck you. I knew this was all bullshit."
[10:46pm] PresidentEvil: "No, wait, I'm going somewhere with this." he says, pointing the remote at a convenient flat surface and hitting "play".
[10:48pm] Alivi: In the air light particles swirl and begin playing things. Eriko is waving and leans against Ralph and a little asian looking girl with glasses waves back before getting on a school bus.
[10:49pm] Proto_Lost: "..."
[10:49pm] Alivi:  The scene changes to the little girl and a little boy playing with a toy science kit and one picks up a fake The scene changes to the little girl and a little boy playing with a toy science kit and one picks up a fake Stethoscope and pretends to listen to Ralphs hearbeat.
[10:49pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe watches. ~...Huh.~
[10:49pm] Roget: Ralph is utterly transfixed, his earlier confusion wiped away like chalk from a blackboard when a wet paper towel is applied
[10:49pm] Alivi: Another scene begins and Chloe and Mark are relaxing on a beach, Mark is surfing and it soon changes to him trying to show Chloe how to.
[10:49pm] Alivi: She falls into the water with a giant splash.
[10:50pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe blinks.
[10:50pm] Balthazaar: "... What is this?"
[10:51pm] Tehpillowstar: "You're telling us...that life's worth living, isn't it? That we'd lose all of that if we stayed here."
[10:51pm] PresidentEvil: "A couple of possibilities. The things that might happen to you if you stay."
[10:51pm] Roget: "... I think it's a possible future, Mark."
[10:51pm] Alivi: Everett you see a scene where you are teaching a class, a couple of awards on a shelf. It is a college class it seems.
[10:51pm] PresidentEvil: "There's other ones. Some that are worse. I don't.... I haven't, uh, found the button for those yet."
[10:51pm] GraemeCracker: Hank stops playing and turns to the makeshift screen, intrigued. ~What's going on there?~
[10:52pm] Positronium: He tilts his head slightly.
[10:52pm] Proto_Lost: "One problem...we all know that the pool's a dead end gig, that's the whole point of us being there...dead end folk without a future...how can you expect me to buy what you just showed me?"
[10:53pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe answers Simon's question.
[10:53pm] Tehpillowstar: "Because we might get transferred."
[10:53pm] Tehpillowstar: "Probably, eventually."
[10:53pm] Alivi: Hank, you see a large table with food, you are layering up a plate with food, you go over to a group and there is Eriko and Ralph and the 2 kids. Chloe, Mark, Everett, their families, the other members of the site.
[10:53pm] Alivi: Everyone is smiling and laughing.
[10:54pm] Tehpillowstar: "Not everyone ends up like Taggart."
[10:54pm] GraemeCracker: ~...What in God's name is this?~
[10:54pm] PresidentEvil: "Like I said, not all of your potential futures are rosy."
[10:54pm] Alivi: Even Taggart is there. He is relaxing a bit and Chloe and him seem to be chatting excitedly.
[10:54pm] PresidentEvil: "But if you walk away, you give up this chance. And if you bring Eriko here, you're taking that same chance away from her."
[10:55pm] Roget: Ralph feels 1000% justified
[10:55pm] Proto_Lost: "Might. MIGHT."
[10:56pm] Proto_Lost: "That's not very encouraging."
[10:56pm] PresidentEvil: "Neither is trading her future for safety."
[10:56pm] PresidentEvil: "I'm sorry, Simon... but you have to let her grow up sooner or later."
[10:56pm] Proto_Lost: "How many of us do get transferred? How many of us transfer before we get too damaged to function? I'm not going to risk her life while she's down there!"
[10:57pm] PresidentEvil: "It's not you're choice to make." he says quietly.
[10:57pm] Proto_Lost: "Not mu choice, I'm her father! Who else's choice would it be?"
[10:58pm] PresidentEvil: "Hers."
[10:58pm] Tehpillowstar: "Her choice."
[10:58pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe was listening to the conversation.
[10:59pm] Proto_Lost: "I'm not going to risk her going over the edge down the line...I can't let that happen to her. I'm not going to forgive myself if I let her damn herself and I stood here without doing anything."
[11:00pm] PresidentEvil: "But you'll risk her chance at a family?"
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[11:02pm] Balthazaar: "Shouldn't it be her say? I mean, if my dad tried to make this sort of decision for me there'd be no chance I'd let it happen..."
[11:03pm] Proto_Lost: "Even if your eternal soul was at stake? You'd rather stay down there, guarding that shithole and waiting for it to drive you crazy?"
[11:04pm] Balthazaar: "Yeah, pretty much."
[11:04pm] GraemeCracker: Hank stays back a touch, letting the group discuss what they want to do with their respective lives/afterlives.
[11:04pm] Balthazaar: Chloe can probably tell that Mark's bluffing a bit
[11:04pm] Positronium: Everett speaks up.  "Someone has to.  It might as well be an extremely capable person like her."
[11:05pm] PresidentEvil: "Yes I would. That's /why/ we fight, Simon. That's why I still got out of bed after so many living nightmares. Because I knew that in its own fucked up way it gave me a chance to do good. To protect people."
[11:05pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe gives a doubtful look at Mark.
[11:05pm] Proto_Lost: "SHE HAS TRIED TO KILL HERSELF! What happens if she succeeds, huh? What then? What the fuck do I do then if I had the chance to save her and I watched her get taken somewhere else!?"
[11:07pm] PresidentEvil: "She'd still belong here. She's done enough to warrant that."
[11:07pm] Roget: "I was there, Simon. I took care of her. I can take care of her now. She will be safe with me."
[11:07pm] Roget: "I promise you."
[11:07pm] Tehpillowstar: "Can't you hear yourself Simon? How damned selfish you sound?"
[11:08pm] Tehpillowstar: "You'd take Eriko away from everything that matters to her for yourself."
[11:08pm] Tehpillowstar: "And you'd hurt everyone that cares about her while doing it."
[11:08pm] Proto_Lost: "...For her safety."
[11:08pm] Alivi: Alyanna and Trishka are there still as is Claudia, and Johno and Abby
[11:09pm] Proto_Lost: He looks to his family here, and looks back down at his feet.
[11:09pm] PresidentEvil: "I'm sorry, Simon. But... this isn't your choice to make. You're not the only important man in her life anymore." he says, inclining his head at Ralph.
[11:09pm] Tehpillowstar: "Her safety? Don't you mean so you can have everyone you care about with you?"
[11:09pm] Balthazaar: Mark looks at Johno, then to Greg
[11:09pm] Alivi: Johno barks
[11:09pm] Alivi: He trots over to Mark
[11:10pm] Balthazaar: Mark squats down and snuggles Johno
[11:10pm] Tehpillowstar: "You'd widow the person who was willing to be by her side forever, just so you can have your cake and eat it to?"
[11:10pm] Proto_Lost: He scowls, balling his hands up into tight fists before stomping over to Ralph.
[11:10pm] GraemeCracker: Hank has Claudia on his shoulders. He's making airplane noises.
[11:10pm] Roget: Ralph stands his ground.
[11:11pm] Balthazaar: While bonding with his friend, Mark keeps an eye on Simon
[11:11pm] Alivi: Alyanna looks at Trishka.
[11:11pm] PresidentEvil: Greg watches him, warily.
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[11:13pm] Proto_Lost: He stares him down, anger in his eyes. "...You take care of her. You fucking take care of her or so help me God, I will come down there and fucking beat your ass, and God help himself if He stands in my way! The moment, the merest fucking hint that you couldn't...that you didn't do everything you could for her...I'm going to drag you to hell myself, got that?
[11:15pm] Balthazaar: Mark is giving Johno a belly rub, and is exploring the issue of "Who's a good boy?"
[11:16pm] GraemeCracker: *Airplaning intensifies*
[11:16pm] Roget: "I got it."
[11:17pm] Roget: "If I mess up, may god strike me down where I stand."
[11:17pm] Roget: "And... then I'll be seeing you up here."
[11:17pm] Proto_Lost: "Fuck God, worry about me."
[11:17pm] Alivi: Johno barks.
[11:18pm] Tehpillowstar: "Greg..."
[11:18pm] Balthazaar: "Yes you are! Yes you are..."
[11:18pm] Proto_Lost: He steps away from him, moving away from everyone else as he sheds his combat vest, his gear, everything until only his shirt and pants remain.
[11:18pm] Alivi: Alyanna and Trishka smile, Alyanna runs up to Simon, "Are you gonna stay Daddy??"
[11:18pm] Roget: Ralph waves. "Godspeed, Simon!"
[11:19pm] PresidentEvil: Greg raises his voice slightly. "Izzie?"
[11:19pm] Tehpillowstar: "Hey Simon." Chloe steps towards him.
[11:19pm] Proto_Lost: He smiles to his daughter, before kneeling down by his vest and digging out something small from its pocket. "Ralph."
[11:19pm] Tehpillowstar: "Wait."
[11:19pm] Alivi: Izanagi reappears.
[11:19pm] Alivi: "Yes, Gregory."
[11:20pm] Tehpillowstar: uh...redact all the simon parts (too awkward)
[11:20pm] Balthazaar: Mark looks up at Greg, still rubbing johno's belly "Oh, Greg?"
[11:21pm] PresidentEvil: "Yes, Mark?"'
[11:21pm] Proto_Lost: He gets to his feet and approaches Ralph again.
[11:22pm] Balthazaar: "You were fucking right about that girl in Burma."
[11:22pm] PresidentEvil: "Leaf?"
[11:24pm] Balthazaar: "Flower."
[11:24pm] PresidentEvil: "She gave you the clap, huh."
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[11:25pm] Tehpillowstar: "Simon."
[11:25pm] Tehpillowstar: "You're not gonna do this...are you?"
[11:25pm] Balthazaar: Mark laughs. "I bloody well hope not, but we are married."
[11:26pm] Proto_Lost: "...I'm tired of living kid, I'm tired of waiting for a chance to die that I can't get because I'm too stubborn."
[11:26pm] PresidentEvil: "...That was my second guess."
[11:27pm] Balthazaar: Mark stands up and offers Greg his hand. "I'm sorry about what happened. I really am."
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[11:28pm] PresidentEvil: "Shit happens, Mark." he says, shaking his hand affably. "Besides, there's still stuff to do when you're dead. How much do you know about Valhalla?"
[11:28pm] Tehpillowstar: "You're not..." Chloe bites her lower lip. "You want to leave this place on your terms, do you?"
[11:28pm] Balthazaar: "That's where Thor lives, right?"
[11:29pm] PresidentEvil: "No, that's Asgard. Valhalla is where the honored dead go."
[11:29pm] Proto_Lost: "I always have...why else do you think I'd sign up for a place that straight tells you you're going to die?"
[11:29pm] GraemeCracker: Hank wanders back towards the group, Chloe still on his shoulders. "I hear you get quite the amount of mead there."
[11:29pm] PresidentEvil: "Did you see the second movie, by the way? I was hoping somebody could tell me what happens."
[11:30pm] Balthazaar: "Dude, it's so good
[11:30pm] GraemeCracker: *Claudia rather, not Chloe
[11:30pm] Balthazaar: "
[11:30pm] PresidentEvil: "Shit. There aren't many movie theaters up here."
[11:30pm] Balthazaar: Mark is still holding Johno in his arms as though he were a puppy
[11:31pm] Balthazaar: "Bugger."
[11:31pm] Tehpillowstar: "..."
[11:32pm] PresidentEvil: "You look like you have something to say, Chloe."
[11:32pm] Tehpillowstar: "...I..."
[11:32pm] Tehpillowstar: She turns to Greg.
[11:33pm] Tehpillowstar: "Is there some way I could...bring you back with m-us? Blood ritual, something?"
[11:33pm] PresidentEvil: "Not really, no."
[11:34pm] Proto_Lost: "Ah, Chloe? May I ask you to bring something back anyway?"
[11:34pm] Tehpillowstar: "Sure."
[11:34pm] PresidentEvil: "I'm afraid some things have to be permanent, even here."
[11:34pm] Tehpillowstar: "...Damnit....wait..."
[11:35pm] Tehpillowstar: "Aw fuck, I just remembered something!"
[11:35pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe pulls out an audio recorder from her chest pocket.
[11:35pm] Tehpillowstar: She holds it out to Greg. "Give Taggart and Duncan a message."
[11:35pm] PresidentEvil: "I can't."
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[11:36pm] Tehpillowstar: "Why not?"
[11:36pm] Tehpillowstar: "They miss you."
[11:36pm] Balthazaar: Mark goes back to his dog
[11:36pm] PresidentEvil: "Do you think you're the only one who had that idea? Anything I say into your PDA will be gone when you leave here."
[11:36pm] Alivi: Johno barks and wags his tail
[11:37pm] PresidentEvil: "But tell them... Tell them to look after themselves, okay?"
[11:37pm] Tehpillowstar: "Will I even remember this place? Talking to you?"
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[11:37pm] PresidentEvil: "Yeah, but it doesn't extend any further than that. I can't give you a memento to take back to the real world, either."
[11:37pm] Proto_Lost: Simon just sighs and heads for Ralph again. "Ralph, I need you to do something."
[11:38pm] Positronium: Everett's just glad he'll remember this.
[11:38pm] Tehpillowstar: "And...speaking of not being able to transfer messages...are you some kind of psychopomp? Am I physically here?"
[11:38pm] Tehpillowstar: "What's happening to my body right now?"
[11:38pm] PresidentEvil: "I, uh..." Greg seems kind of sheepish at this. "I don't really know."
[11:38pm] Roget: "What is it?"
[11:39pm] Tehpillowstar: "What do you want?"
[11:39pm] Proto_Lost: He takes his hand and drops something small in it. "Give it back to her. Make sure she gets it."
[11:39pm] Positronium: "Did our sub really break apart?
[11:39pm] Positronium: "
[11:39pm] Balthazaar: Mark plays with his dog
[11:40pm] PresidentEvil: "Guys, I don't /know/. I did a favor for the big guy, over there, and he promised he'd loop me in if anything bad happened to you that I should know about."
[11:41pm] Roget: Ralph nods solemly. Solemnly? However you spell it
[11:41pm] Proto_Lost: He nods and moves away from all of them. "Greg, give them the send off before I change my damn mind."
[11:41pm] Tehpillowstar: "...Alright then."
[11:41pm] Roget: "So you've basically got a sweetheart deal with god, Simon?"
[11:42pm] Proto_Lost: "Trust me, I'm going to beat him into submission if I don't see any of you fuckers up here one day."
[11:42pm] Tehpillowstar: "Wait, Greg. Remember that photo? From that alt-dimension where DT was a girl?"
[11:42pm] PresidentEvil: "Yeah, and I was a scientist. So?"
[11:43pm] Tehpillowstar: "That, and I guess some of your other crap like your machine gun. You meant to give it to anyone? I think it's still sitting in your footlocker."
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[11:44pm] PresidentEvil: "I guess my will got lost in some bureaucratic fuckup. Start pestering people, I'm sure it'll turn up in one filing cabinet or another."
[11:44pm] Balthazaar: Mark walks over to Simon, signalling Johno to come
[11:45pm] Tehpillowstar: "Alright then. You need me to do anything else? Any last cryptic words of wisdom that we don't figure out until the appropriate moment?"
[11:45pm] GraemeCracker: Hank continues to do his thing, goofing around with his daughter the whole while.
[11:46pm] Alivi: Claudia laughs
[11:46pm] Balthazaar: "Si. I can't stay here, but listen. I need you to look after Johno for me while I'm gone."
[11:46pm] Roget: "Greg... can I have the hat? From the pirate ship, where I saved your life twice?"
[11:47pm] PresidentEvil: "You were supposed to get the hat, and- look, call the Foundation's legal counsel for the Northern Territories, he's supposed to have a copy."
[11:48pm] Proto_Lost: "The dog? Sure...as long as it doesn't mind being given whiskey...if they have it here anyway."
[11:48pm] Alivi: Izanagi wanders over.
[11:48pm] Alivi: "Is all well?"
[11:48pm] Tehpillowstar: "Alright then Greg. Now can I have a last word with you?"
[11:48pm] Proto_Lost: "Yeah, just...just saying goodbye."
[11:49pm] PresidentEvil: "Sure..." he says, walking a ways off.
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[11:49pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe rushes forward and gives Greg a kiss on his cheek. "We'll see each other some day."
[11:49pm] Tehpillowstar: She steps back.
[11:49pm] Tehpillowstar: "Until then, I guess." A sad smile.
[11:49pm] PresidentEvil: "Somewhere, somewhen. Take care of yourself."
[11:49pm] GraemeCracker: Hank wanders on over to Simon. "So, you're staying here huh?"
[11:50pm] Balthazaar: Mark suddenly grabs Simon in a rough hug. "Thank you for all the help."
[11:51pm] Audient_Void is now known as Neutronium.
[11:51pm] Roget: Ralph walks over to Simon and makes the hug a DOUBLE HUG
[11:51pm] Tehpillowstar: "You too. I'll tell Duncan and Taggart what you said. And get your stuff settled out."
[11:52pm] Proto_Lost: He claps both Mark and Ralph on the back, blinking away tears. "Thank me when you bring Eriko back here, okay?"
[11:52pm] PresidentEvil: "Thanks."
[11:52pm] Tehpillowstar: "Won't forget you. And I'll see you someday..."
[11:52pm] Tehpillowstar: "Well, hopefully not for a long time."
[11:52pm] Proto_Lost: He looks over to Hank. "Yeah, time I caught some proper RnR for once."
[11:52pm] Neutronium: Everett kisses his former fiance.
[11:52pm] Alivi: Abby kisses Everett back.
[11:52pm] Roget: "We'll all be seeing each other here, one day."
[11:53pm] Neutronium: "It's been fantastic, seeing you again."
[11:53pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe hugs Greg one last time.
[11:53pm] PresidentEvil: "Like I said, somewhere and somewhen. Goodbye, all."
[11:53pm] GraemeCracker: He nods. "You deserve it. Well, see you around once I end up here."
[11:53pm] Tehpillowstar: "...Goodbye."
[11:53pm] Balthazaar: "Bye mate."
[11:53pm] Alivi: Izanagi gives something to Chloe. A small white pearly stone.
[11:53pm] Alivi: "…good luck."
[11:53pm] Proto_Lost: He puffs out his chest, holds his chin up high and gives them a proud salute.
[11:53pm] Neutronium: "Enjoy your afterlife."  He waves at Greg.
[11:54pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe takes the stone and looks at it before looking up at Izanagi.
[11:54pm] Neutronium: And Simon.
[11:54pm] PresidentEvil: Greg waves back.
[11:54pm] Balthazaar: Mark steps back from Simon. "It was good knowing you Si."
[11:54pm] Tehpillowstar: "Thank you. Goodbye! Until then!" Chloe waves at both Greg, Simon and Izanagi.
[11:54pm] Balthazaar: He offers a handshake
[11:54pm] GraemeCracker: "You take it easy." He takes Claudia off his shoulders. "Sweetie, I've got to go for a while. I'll be back soon though, don't you worry."
[11:54pm] Alivi: Johno reaches for Mark and barks, nuzzling him one last time
[11:54pm] Alivi: Claudia hugs Hank.
[11:55pm] Balthazaar: Mark squats down and hugs Johno
[11:55pm] Proto_Lost: He takes his hand and firmly shakes it. "Likewise, Mark. I'll see you around."
[11:55pm] Neutronium: "Well, I'll see you around, then."  Everett grinals and steps back.
[11:55pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe walks up to Simon and shakes his hand. "I hate goodbyes."
[11:55pm] Balthazaar: "I love you boy, be good, and I'll see you soon." He kisses his dog and starts to cry
[11:55pm] GraemeCracker: Hug is received. He points to Simon. "You can trust this man, he's helped me and a lot of my friends through some bad times. You stick with him if something bad happens, okay?"
[11:56pm] Alivi: Claudia nods.
[11:56pm] Alivi: And everyone...
[11:56pm] Alivi: The background begins to blur....
[11:56pm] Tehpillowstar: Chloe gives one last wave to Greg.
[11:56pm] Proto_Lost: He shakes Chloe's hand. "So do I, they fucking suck."
[11:56pm] GraemeCracker: "Good." He hugs her one last time. "I'll see you soon sweetheart."
[11:56pm] Alivi: The people you love….. they fade as well.
[11:56pm] Tehpillowstar: "Goodbye!...."
[11:56pm] PresidentEvil: "Good luck, everyone."
[11:57pm] Alivi: And you awaken on the cold shores of the redpool, Ralph you wake in your room. Simon's body is on the shore as well. A peaceful look on his face, his features in a gentle smile.
[11:57pm] Alivi: You may go to #farrecon
[11:57pm] Neutronium left the chat room. (Leaving)
[11:57pm] PresidentEvil: Some time later... not that time has any meaning here.
[11:58pm] PresidentEvil: Scene: A long and winding mountain path. Two figures have been ascending for some time.
[11:58pm] PresidentEvil: "Quit your complaining, Si, it's just around that corner."
[11:59pm] Proto_Lost: "Fuck you Greg, I expected Paradise to have personal clouds and shit...not walking."
[11:59pm] Neutronium joined the chat room.
[12:00am] PresidentEvil: They round the bend, to a secluded overlook. There's a pair of lawn chairs, a cooler, and... would you look at that view.
[12:01am] Proto_Lost: "...well. You were right when you said it was worth the walk."
[12:01am] PresidentEvil: Greg opens the cooler and pulls two brown bottles out. "Sunset's coming. It's especially nice from this viewpoint."
[12:02am] PresidentEvil: He passes Simon one.
[12:02am] Proto_Lost: He takes the bottle, taking the cap off with a bottle opener before sniffing it. "...the hell's this stuff?"
[12:03am] PresidentEvil: "Mead. You do realize I wasn't kidding when I mentioned Valhalla, right?"
[12:04am] Proto_Lost: "I expected some fancy gold bullshit honestly." He takes a swig and makes a little face. "Tastes a bit like ass."
[12:05am] PresidentEvil: "You're welcome." Greg says sardonically pulling up a seat.
[12:06am] Proto_Lost: He sits down beside him, taking in the view. "Please tell me we're fighting dragons next."
[12:08am] PresidentEvil: "There's a few things you need to know first. But we can afford to relax for an hour or so... after all, you've got your whole death ahead of you." he holds up the bottle. "Cheers, Simon."
[12:08am] GraemeCracker left the chat room. (Quit: Wazoo)
[12:09am] Proto_Lost: Simon held it up to his and lightly clinked it. "To the Poolboys, may they shoot first, shoot again, and keep shooting until someone's left to answer questions."
[12:09am] PresidentEvil: "Hear hear!" he says, drinking deep.
[12:09am] PresidentEvil: The End.
[12:09am] Proto_Lost: He takes a swig of his own, and that was that.