<Aeros> k leo tom, go ahead :B
 Leo comes up to Tom, probably after his Damasi talk
<Tom> "Hey Leo."
 Leo sits and sighs, "Hello. It seems everyone's gone off to do other things but us."
<Tom> "Yeah, guess so."
<Tom> (no idea what they're doing)
<Aeros> (they're goin to Gesine's house)
<Aeros> (also tom you won, you get a badge, a level up, and 30000)
<Aeros> (also...i forget how much EXP. could someone say?)
<Sam> "(14620?)
<Tom> (cool)
<Tom> (I'm glad we won :D)
<Leo> (Tom, how much do you know about Kit's past?)
<Tom> (nothing.)
<Tom> (Nobody tells tom things ; ;)
<Aeros> (yeah that)
<Aeros> (if nothing happens, i'll make something happen. :B)
<Leo> (Oh I was going to ask his opinion on Kits)
<Aeros> (ah,kk)
<Leo> "Tom, what is your opinion on the Captain?"
 Leo lets out Maestro in his lap.
<Tom> "Captain Kits?"
<Tom> "He's an experienced commandin' officer. Don't see no reason ta question any of his decisions. He really knows what he's doin'."
<Leo> "True, and the girls seems to have quite strong, if opposing opinions on him."
<Tom> "What do you mean?"
<Leo> "Well, Teresa has her authority problems, but she is coming to respect him despite that, while Sam seems to care deeply for the Captain at the risk of getting too close."
<Tom> "Yeah, tessa doesn't really seem like she enjoys bein' led 'round by what other people want her ta do."
<Leo> "Yes."
<Tom> "But he's a respectable commandin' officer."
<Tom> "There's a heck of a lot worse ya could do."
<Leo> "What's your opinion on letting oneself get too close to a CO on a personal level?"
<Tom> "So this is about Sam then?"
<Leo> "You might say that. You being a bit of a people person yourself, might have a new angle on it than I would."
<Tom> "Why are you bringin' this up now?"
<Leo> "On one hand, Sam naturally wants to be on everyone's good side and know everyone, and I believe that to be one of her greatest strengths. But on the other hand, she's been prying into the personal business of the captain a little, even with the best intentions."
<Leo> "No real reason, it's just come up lately."
<Leo> "And I trust what you have to say."
 Tom leans back "Sam..."
<Tom> "I dunno, guess she's got more courage than me in that respect. The Cap'n don't seem like much of a casual social type ta me."
<Leo> "He's not."
<Tom> "Real businesslike. I don't reckon that's the kinda relationship Sam's okay with havin' with people."
<Leo> "Yes."
<Tom> "He's a commandin' officer, an' he likes ta do his job well. That means keepin' a certain level of respect to 'im from the crew. Guess I try ta help 'im feel like he's doin' his job in that regard which is why I get kinda quiet 'round him."
 Leo nods
<Tom> "As much as Sam means well I'm sure, I dunno if she realizes that's the kinda way he wants it, or maybe she does know, but 'aint willin' ta accept it like that."
<Tom> "I don't wanna get all freudian 'bout it but... she does miss her dad an awful lot. Might really got somethin' ta do with that."
<Leo> "Perhaps he believes it's impossible for someone to close themselves off to the extent that the captain has."
<Leo> "And yes, it may have something to do with that."
<Leo> "I have to wonder if it will escalate dangerously for Sam."
<Leo> *perhaps she believes it's impossible
<Leo> (Stupid pronouns)
<Tom> "Yeah, the cap'n is real closed off. Real distant."
<Tom> "Fraid I don't know much 'bout his personal life."
<Tom> "I dunno... sayin' it like this..."
<Leo> "I wish I knew more. It would be impolite for me to say all that I know of course."
<Tom> "Makes me feel like I care more 'bout lookin' like a good soldier that respects him than I do 'bout seein' if he's okay."
<Leo> "It's about the Captain's past with Suzan is all that I can really say in all prudence, since it's already quite obvious that there's something more there."
<Leo> "I have something of a different reaction."
<Tom> "Possible it's just kinda the way he's like... I mean what about you?"
<Tom> "Yer kinda real businesslike an' very factual ain't ya?"
<Leo> "You might say that. I think when I think of the Captain... I look up to him as something of a mentor, as strange as that seems."
<Leo> "And it makes me want to defeat and surpass him."
<Leo> "Do you remember what you told me about what you wanted to do in the army?"
<Tom> "Of course."
<Leo> "I think I've developed something of a similar wish. Amassing rank seems to be the only thing I can really do to come to steer this operation towards where I want it to go."
<Leo> "And yet, I doubt very much I'll ever have complete autonomy while working within the system."
<Tom> "Sometimes I wonder if I got what it takes ta make it."
<Tom> "But even if I don't, I gotta try. I made a promise to them."
<Leo> "Well."
<Leo> "If it helps you to have a rival, you might consider myself."
<Leo> "We are after all after similar goals, similar paths."
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<Aeros> roll perception you two
<Leo> "Similar taste in women apparently..." :I
<Aeros> for fun
<Tom> 1d20+6
<DiceMaid-9001> Tom, 1d20+6: 22 [1d20=16]
<Sam> (Awkward.jpg)
<Leo> 1d20+6
<DiceMaid-9001> Leo, 1d20+6: 9 [1d20=3]
<Aeros> you get the feeling you are being watched Tom
<Tom> (where the heck are we?)
<Leo> (Strangely unperceptive Mediiiic)
<Tom> (I have no idea where we are)
<Tom> (are we in space?)
<Leo> (I figured we were on the Ocean Blue.)
<Leo> (But it's still docked)
<Leo> (Since everyone else is still doing stuff on the colony.)
 Tom looks around
<Leo> "In any case, the Admiral wanted to see you."
<Aeros> Tom: in the hallway
<Aeros> still docked in the ocean blue
<Aeros> Tom: a few people pass by, going into various doors.
<Aeros> you don't see anyone unusual.
<Aeros> oh wait.
<Aeros> who is that peaking out from the corner down there.
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<Leo> (My chosen one was already used during the gyyyyym ;_;)
<Aeros> whoever it is ducks their head back
<Tom> "Huh, who was that?"
<Leo> "Hm?"
<Tom> "The twins are both busy, right?"
<Leo> "They should be."
<Tom> "Who could that have been..."
<Tom> "Anyway, you said the Admiral wants ta see me? Why me?"
<Leo> "I'm unsure."
<Tom> "Did he say he wanted ta see me soon?"
<Leo> "He said to go see him when I saw you, but I wanted to speak first."
<Leo> "But before you go," Leo holds up maestro, "I propose something of a trade if you want. Perhaps Vitamins in exchange for a little training, and to do that evolution trick of yours."
<Tom> "Sure thing. Shouldn't take long."
<Tom> "I'll probably ask fer some fer belze."
<Tom> "She worked mighty hard fer me."
<Leo> "Just name whatever vitamins you might need then. It will take some time, but it shouldn't be too much of a problem."
<Leo> "I do have to make some for Teresa. I suggest you remind me whenever you need them."
<Tom> "So do you still have feelins fer Sam?"
<Leo> :I
<Tom> "'Cause what you just said made me wonder."
<Tom> "Sorry, I shouldna asked that."
<Tom> "It's just been buggin' me... ever since somethin' last night."
<Leo> "I don't think I ever won't. But it's not something I'm going to go out of my way to pursue."
<Aeros> (did tom ever say what happened last night?)
<Tom> (He didn't. He hasn't had time to work on that dream journal entry)
<Leo> (I don't think so? :?)
<Tom> (He only had time to work on the one he has up)
<Aeros> (ah)
<Tom> "It's somethin' that happened in the dreamworld. I'll have a bit more on it tonight but... I dunno. I probably won't really mention that part."
 Leo gives Maestro a little quiet speech before returning him and passing the ball to Tom.
<Leo> "So what happened in the dreamworld?"
 Tom sighs, "Met this... woman. She said somethin' bout how she could see my hearts."
<Leo> "Hearts... Teresa and Sam said something similar."
<Tom> "Five in all, an' one of 'em had darkness in it."
 Leo passes Maestro's pokeball to Tom once Maestro is cool with it.
<Leo> (Oh wait I typed that already)
<Leo> "Darkness?"
<Leo> "What does that mean?"
<Tom> "I think it means I 'aint been bein' true to myself."
<Leo> "Hm."
<Tom> "I 'aint even begun to tell Sam how much she means ta me... I can't."
<Leo> "I suppose it depends on what you want."
<Tom> "What do ya mean?"
<Leo> "If you want her, then you won't be happy unless you've gone through with it and either been rejected so you can move on or succeed."
<Leo> "If you want her to be HAPPY, then it's more complicated."
<Tom> "Yeah, it is."
<Leo> "But the things that make her happy are Sparrow, and us. Getting between her and Teresa gets between her and Sparrow as well."
<Leo> "And getting between her and Sparrow gets between Teresa and us, which may cause the whole group to splinter."
<Leo> "Which causes Sam to be unhappy, because she's lost both of her favorite things. Sparrow and our friendship."
<Tom> "If I told her how I really felt, it'd be tryin' ta pull her away from Tessa. I can't do that to a nice girl like her. It'd tear her up."
<Leo> "But on the other hand, is it tearing you up? You're as much a part of us as Sam and Teresa are."
<Tom> "As much as I'd like it not to... I can't really lie to my heart."
<Tom> "That's why one of 'em's all muddled."
<Leo> "In a perfect world there would be a compromise."
<Leo> "Not sure if this is a perfect world. Doesn't seem like one to me."
<Tom> "Tessa don't like me enough fer that compromise."
<Leo> :I
<Aeros> roll perception again.
 Leo clears his throat, "In any case, I think the Admiral is probably waiting, unless you wanted to speak further"
<Leo> 1d20+6
<DiceMaid-9001> Leo, 1d20+6: 9 [1d20=3]
<Tom> 1d20+6
<DiceMaid-9001> Tom, 1d20+6: 8 [1d20=2]
<Leo> (;_;)
<Aeros> neither of you notice
<Leo> 1d20 newtype sense
<DiceMaid-9001> Leo, newtype sense: 3 [1d20=3]
<Leo> (Wow)
<Leo> (I REALLY don't notice)
<Aeros> neither of you notice anything odd about the people walking around you.
<Tom> actually
<Tom> I still have newtype senses
<Aeros> go ahead.
<Tom> 1d20+6 thanks for reminding me leo
<DiceMaid-9001> Tom, thanks for reminding me leo: 7 [1d20=1]
<Aeros> <:3c
<Sam> (Welp)
<Tom> (OH GOD I'M BLIND)
<Leo> (Hahaha)
<Leo> (Look at us failing at our own specialty)
<Tom> (I... don't know if that's my last one or not.)
<Tom> (I suck at rolling perception on tom)
<Tom> (and yet I can be strangely perceptive on viktor :P)
<Teresa> (do either of you have a chosen one?)
<Tom> (I think I do. I can't RECALL using it)
<Leo> (Pretty sure I used my chosen one during the gym)
<Leo> (Unless I didn't? I used a lot of NT Friendship, but did I use it with my Chosen one once?)
<Aeros> its not that important
<Tom> (I also can't recall using my newtype senses)
<Aeros> anyway, Tom. did you wanna go to Damasi's office?
<Tom> oh!
<Tom> I didn't. I ctrl-f'd for newtype sense
<Tom> 1d20+6 MORE SENSE
<DiceMaid-9001> Tom, MORE SENSE: 18 [1d20=12]
<Leo> (Are we allowed to NT sense more than once?)
<Leo> (Per check?)
<Aeros> Tom: there was something familiar about a person who just passed by you. they are hurrying on and turn sharply at a corner.
<Tom> (can I chosen one?)
<Tom> (to bring that up a notch?)
<Aeros> you can.
<Tom> (I shall then)
<Aeros> they seem to be going towards Damasi's office.
<Aeros> its also a she.
 Tom hmms.
<Tom> "Guess I'll head up there."
<Tom> "Thanks fer the talk, leo."
<Leo> "No problem at all. Tell me whenever you need those vitamins."
<Tom> "Sure."
 Tom heads to the Admiral's office
 Leo heads off to the Ranch to help out as well as hang with his Meganium and Girafarig who had to sit out the awesome gym match ;~;
<Aeros> the two pokemon are happy to be back at the real ranch :3
<Aeros> tom feels a bit of hesitance. almost as if something is behind the door.
<Aeros> Tom: do you knock or just barge in? :B
 Tom barges in. He's late after all.
<Leo> (Oh dear, I wonder if that's a good idea)
<Sam> (The best idea)
<Tom> (It was the second choice presented to me.)
<Tom> (I have a policy of picking the second choice when coming to a decision that confuses me)
<Tom> (Barging in. not looking back!)
<Sam> (Always the right way)
<Sam> (Always right, never left)
<Tom> (FULL SPEED AHEAD)
<Tom> (not when you say left second)
<Aeros> Tom: The admiral is in mid sentence when you walk in.
<Aeros> the woman in the military uniform turns. Her orangish eyes look at you past her hair.
<Aeros> its Freya.
<Leo> (Jerry Jerry Jerry Jerry)
<Tom> "Admiral I- F-Freya?"
<Aeros> "Tom..."
<Tom> "Freya..."
<Aeros> The admiral looks between you, "Hello. Did Leo give you my message?"
 Tom straightens up, "Yes, Admiral."
<Tom> "I came as soon as I could, sorry if I was a mite bit later than ya intended."
<Aeros> "Well." He clears his throat. "I was planning on briefing you with everyone tomorrow. but Ms Freya here asked for me to call for you."
<Aeros> "No, its fine."
<Aeros> Freya looks at Tom. "I just wanted to make sure. You guys understood I was part of the military now...Do you notice?"
<Tom> "Notice...?"
<Sam> (She isn't burning up)
<Tom> "You're..."
<Sam> (Seriously, I'm supposed to be the unobservant one)
<Aeros> "I'm not setting things on fire! I'm not overheating!"
<Tom> (Yeah, tom has 6 wisdom... way more than I got. I focused on the eyes.)
<Tom> "Haha, yeah, of course!"
<Aeros> "Geez..."
<Aeros> "After you and the others helped me twice, you think you would've noticed!"
<Tom> "I'm sorry, I reckon I just got all befuddled seein' ya after such a long time."
<Aeros> "Yeah...its been a while..."
<Aeros> She calms down a bit
<Tom> "I'm glad yer doin' okay."
<Tom> "Did they tell ya we went and saw Ariel again?"
<Aeros> "Who?"
<Aeros> She grins, "Kidding. They didn't wipe my memory."
<Tom> "I-gosh darnit ya got me there fer a second!"
<Aeros> "Ariel...how's she doing?"
<Tom> "She's doin' just fine. Still always fired up. She was so happy ya came out of everythin' good as ya did."
<Aeros> She exhales, and nods.
<Tom> "I'm happy too. I tried askin' before how you were doin' but they didn't really let me know anythin'."
<Tom> "I was worried that din' mean good news. Never woulda thought it was better than I ever coulda hoped!"
<Aeros> "There were some operations done..." SHe looks at Damasi, he nods, "They, the TRE, put some stuff in me."
<Aeros> "The military got it out."
<Aeros> "They said they'd wipe my memory, if I went to them."
<Aeros> "Amongst other things..."
<Aeros> "They lied to me!"
<Tom> "TRE told you that?"
<Tom> "Unbelievable... the things they do."
<Aeros> "But...I've decided. I'll be here...they wont let me have access to my pokemon without permission."
<Aeros> "But I wanna help out."
<Aeros> "I'm pretty good at training Pokemon...although you kinda kicked my ass back when we first met. heh."
<Aeros> "B-b-b-but i'm not cheap! And my services go to the entire ship! So don't think you are special. or anything. you're not!"
<Aeros> "AND I REALIZE WHAT THAT SOUNDED LIKE BUT I HELP POKEMON LEARN MOVES OKAY." She says a bit too loud.
 Tom just laughs
<Aeros> "S-stop laughing!"
<Tom> "Okay, okay!"
<Aeros> "Listen Tom! You and your team are just like the others! You're not special or anything! Even if we're both Newtypes!"
<Tom> "I know. I'll look forward ta doin' it with you though. I trust yer gonna be quite skilled at it."
<Aeros> "I am. I'm very knowledgeable."
<Tom> "I trust you'll be gentle an' take it slowly too."
<Aeros> "I-STOP THAT"
<Tom> "Stop what?"
<Aeros> "You can't be doing that on accident!"
<Tom> "Shannon's very important to me, Freya. I raised her from an egg after all."
<Aeros> "F-fine. well. whatever. I can only train so many pokemon at a time though."
<Tom> "She's my darlin' little girl. I hope you an' I can raise her together so she's all big an' strong!"
<Aeros> "Just tell the others that...although you'll probably get a-Okay you are doing that on purpose. stop."
<Tom> "Maybe that last one was on purpose." he grins
<Aeros> "Ahem. yes, those aboard the Young Blue will get a notice."
<Tom> "Mmhm, I'll make sure they know. Good ta have you aboard, Freya."
<Aeros> "And please. nothin embarrassing like that again." Freya nods.
<Aeros> "I don't like being taken out of context."
<Tom> "Right, right."
<Tom> "Promise I won't do it on purpose."