Adagio 2/1

[10:37] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: Star Trek Adagio theme for tonight  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07cljLPK51Y

[10:39] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: The camera opens with a short of the Adagio with the other vessels in deep space..as the slowly drift in patrol around the area.

[10:39] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: The camera shifts to show the Kzari armada and it blockage..as it passes through to Acrima itself.

[10:40] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: It goes through the cloud covered..to a grey overcast sky..the sun is setting over the captial city..and so of the restoreed sections show flicking lights

[10:41] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: though much of the city remain dark.....as the camera flies over a miliarty base on the ground..which looks fully fuctional and has a strong Kzari presense on constant patrol.

[10:42] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: The camera then slips through a smaller cave hole and follows the tunner network to the underground resistance base and the Adagio crew mingled in with the Acrima present.

[10:43] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: Talia is reflecting on the mission ahead as she records her personal log...

[10:45] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: =^= Captain's Log, Stardate 96947.27. The mission prep continue for the exfil of the remaining Acrima leadership out from the hands of the Azurhertz an the Occupying Kzar iParty Leadership....I have

[10:46] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: send for Gwen and her Delta to augment the Kzari forces that will cause the distractions throughout the city as planning continues with the exfil part of the operation

[10:46] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: Even an approach through the sewers wil face a defense grid and automated defenses...and an attack across open ground is bound to lead to heavy causalties

[10:47] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: At this point I and the Acrima leadership are leaning into the Shock and Awe part of a rope a dope operations...kee them confused and then hit them hard and fast

[10:48] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: It is clear we shal also need our telepaths to help confuse and reach out to Athena, who Decia assures us is here in spirit...the Kzari's true shiel maiden to effect the Kzari Shocktroopers morale

[10:48] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: Not to mention begin to question whther this occupation is the right thing to be doing

[10:49] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: We also have to be watchful for the Kzari party's own 'gifted' operatives...not unlike Decia ...we know of one this Komandat but surely they have others....which is where our ground Intel team of

[10:50] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: former Project Salvation Operatives comes in....during this time Xomander Arnimane wil also be distrcting the Kzari Pary leadership....if this is timed out well...we can get the Acrima government or

[10:51] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: what remains of it off world...and I can sic Eren on Vertz afterwards -dry chuckle-

[10:51] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: For now the planning of the operation cotinues....yet ther eis something else here on Acrima...the Sentinel rescuers reported some kind of wrld dfense network that had to be disabled..datig back to

[10:52] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: previous war...and i am hearing...whsipers in the shadows...it is possile something else is here ...whether an ally or not it is unclear...but worth y Esper sensitives to look into....we shall see..

[10:53] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: Stength and Honor to us tonight...Talia out

[10:54] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Ankos stood in the gateway room, clutching his rifle tight, looking around, as if searching for something.*

[10:54] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren dropped out of nowhere and smacked Ankos upside the head.*  "Hey, Counselor."

[10:54] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren dropped out of nowhere and smacked Ankos upside the head.*  "Hey, Counselor."

[10:54] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -sets her PADD down on the table and sips the cup of Acrima soup she had been offeed enjoying the seafood mix blend taste-

[10:54] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Crap!" *He turned, raising his gun, before lowering it.*  "Don't do that..."

[10:54] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: To Erens surprise as she looks arond for Ankos..she has not seen him

[10:55] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -leans on the map as she studies it with the Acrima personel-

[10:55] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --Maggie hovers around, looking nervous.--

[10:55] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren looked at her hand, wondering who she'd just smacked, and shrugged, continuing to search.*

[10:55] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: =-smirks- You okay Maggie?

[10:55] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -studies the map of the diversion areas with Gwen-

[10:56] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Kept his own search of the gateway room out, tryign to figure out where the whispers are leading him to.*

[10:56] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --offers Talia a thin smile,-- "I am okay ma'am...just not sure about this place."

[10:56] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Mr Sevuk?

[10:56] [DOIC2] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Yes captain?

[10:57] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -unrolls the map of the sewer they had been given- Study these for a possible underground approach for your exfil team

[10:57] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Heeeeere, Counselor Counselor Counselor... you want a treat, boy?"

[10:57] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Let me know how feasible this approach is

[10:57] [DOIC2] Sevuk@ClingingMars: At once captain.

[10:57] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -looks to Maggie- Explain ?

[10:58] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I don't know if i can without sounding crazy captain.."

[10:58] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: [Parker] -sits with the Acrim recon leadership listening to their reports on the surroundng area -

[10:59] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She whistled sharply for him, checking her wrist PADD for other life signs in the chamber.*

[10:59] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles- Your hearing voices right?

[10:59] [DOIC5] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Ran a hand over the walls, almost as if trying to see if someone is not calling for him from behind them.*

[10:59] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods-- "Not so much voices captain as faint whispers, just beyond my ability to make out."

[10:59] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "it is very unsettling."

[11:00] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods and says softly- I hear them too...always when i look they fade

[11:00] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I must admt to being very curious about them myself

[11:01] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "..I guess it is comforting that I am not alone in this...but, if we are both hearing them then the odds of them being a fignment of my imagination goes way down."

[11:01] [DOIC5] Xaelei@Arnimane: -The room is noticable cooler...and dimmer than the other areas...you feel a shiver along you spine as shadows dance at the corners of your sight-

[11:01] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles and nods- Yes..im glad im not th eonly one too...you would all think Ive lost my mind..not a good thing as a captain

[11:01] [DOIC5] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Damn it..." *Ankos unclipped his helmet from the webbing and put it on, to turn the NV mode on and use it to look around.*

[11:02] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Funny...i dont feel threatened by them though

[11:02] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -looks to her- Do you?

[11:02] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Uhg, stupid son of a black-eyed whore's probably off trying to fuck an Acriman jellyfish or something..."  *She turned, heading back to camp.*

[11:03] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "...I don't really feel thretened with, but I don't know how to feel about it."

[11:03] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Much about the last war was horribly violent and with weapons well beyond our level..there are always bound to be lingering efects we do not understand

[11:04] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: The Skara stumbled onto one such system during the initial crisis here

[11:04] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "i guess of we have not been attacked then maybe it is not something to worry about."

[11:04] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: True...we must remember not all such things too her side last war

[11:05] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: And given her side won..there are usually far less ruins remaining from th vicotorious side

[11:05] [DOIC5] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the room continues to grow cooler and dimmer as you look about...you hear ssomething slither along the gravely ground beyond your sight...accompanied by a reptialian hiss

[11:05] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren returned, going to rummage for a ration bar from the supplies.*

[11:06] [DOIC5] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Who's there?" *He took a cautious step towards the hiss.*

[11:06] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -sees her- Eren when you have a moment please join us

[11:06] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Sure thing, Cap."  *She unwrapped her banana beef bar and headed over.*  "Been trying to find the Counselor, but he's probably hiding from me after I hurt his stupid feelings."

[11:07] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -Sends Sin to act as a liasion to the Acrima Captain in charge-

[11:07] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks- Again? What about this time?

[11:07] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --goes over to grab a cup of the hot stimulant infussed beverage that passes for coffee on Arima.--

[11:07] [DOIC5] Xaelei@Arnimane: -The hissing grow louder like a chorus as twin amber eyes glow from the dark shadows..staring at him-

[11:07] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Oh, I might've given him a spicy avocado face scrub that was actually guacamole."

[11:08] [DOIC5] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *He raised his rifle.* "Identify yourself!"

[11:08] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -winces- Ouch...I a sorry things progressed to this point..I wouldve prefere you and he had your shot at Vertz to be honest

[11:08] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks wickedly- He wouldve deserved it

[11:09] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I've been weeping on the hour since I was denied my chance, ma'am... good thing I used waterproof mascara."  *She took a bite.*  "So, anyone else hearing spooky whispers?"

[11:09] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles to Maggie at this-

[11:09] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Welcome to the club Eren...we got jackets

[11:09] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: You make three of us now

[11:09] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --sips her drink, pauses and looks into the cup with a frown befor continuing to drink with a small shrug--

[11:10] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I cant seem to focus on tem wel enough to hear them though

[11:10] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Mh, it's why I wanted to find our resident telepath, but what are you going to do... we'll probably find him in the woods, having become an Acriman bear's new wife."

[11:10] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "..oh good we are all cracking up together..."

[11:10] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Actually i had another thought on this

[11:10] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --smiles--

[11:10] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Peebs, it's the LMC.  If you're not hearing voices, it probably means you have a brain tumour or something."

[11:11] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -looks to Eren- Up for a little detective work my science brat?

[11:11] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "so it is the opposite of normal space.."

[11:11] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I forgot my monocle and fake moustache on the ship, but I'll make due.  What do you need?"

[11:11] [DOIC5] Xaelei@Arnimane: -as the glowly eyes grow closer to Ankos and his panic mounts...the scene is eveloped by darkness...his scream is the laast sound....that no body heard....

[11:12] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: We already know from the Sentinel's encounter during the initial crisis here that an autmoated defense system was set of..indicating that acrima was a battle ground in the last war...correct?

[11:13] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Well, most places around here were battle grounds in the last war, but aye, Captain."

[11:14] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- The Skara stumbled over it and set it off...and we deactived it and contained it...so using that as a basis for this theory..the whispers might be tied to another such system....or perhaps an

[11:14] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: remenant of the last war of another kind...right?

[11:14] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Absolutely possible, ma'am."  *She took another bite.*

[11:15] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --drinks her hot beverage.--

[11:15] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Using the base data we got from the Sentinel on file..think you mught be able to extrapolate a way to find a manner to track such a thing..if we are hearing such whsipers stands to reason we are close

[11:16] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I could try.  It'd be easier if we had the Adagio sending us scan results, but operational silence and all.  We could also ask the locals if they know of any cave systems nearby that are similar to..

[11:17] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: the ones that the first defense system was found at."

[11:17] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Maybe the rebel recon gan knows something perhaps tat can help you?

[11:18] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Happen to know where they're hanging out right now?"

[11:18] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "Ankos might be able to 'listen' for the whispering.." --looks around as if looking for Ankos.--

[11:18] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -points over where Parker iss itting  a few scouts- Lisa is being briefed by a few on the city

[11:18] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "That's what I just said, Peebs, and why I was out looking for him.  But he's wandered off."

[11:19] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "seems a bit dangerous to go wandering off alone."

[11:19] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Hmm...not a lot of places he shouldve able to wander off too

[11:19] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I can go locate him if you want me to ma'am."

[11:19] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Well, maybe we should ask security to do a check for him while I talk to these fine Acrima scouts."

[11:20] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] I can take a look around if you wish -looks up from the map-

[11:20] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --activates her wrist scanner thingy.-- "I will scan for his comm badge signal."

[11:20] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I wouldn't wish Ankos on anyone, let alone you, Commander."  *She smirked at Decia.*

[11:20] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -smiles- He seemed charming enough though

[11:21] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods to Maggie- Thouhg im sure Eren though tto do that

[11:21] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "ankos is okay, when you get used to his quirky kind of charm."

[11:21] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "At first?  Sure.  But then he tells you he's afraid of apples or you see him having a skant competition with a little blue H'Tarran guy and it's all downhill..."

[11:22] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -chuckles and nods- I see...well we would not want that to occur agai yes?

[11:22] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "wierd.."

[11:22] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: What have you got Razor?

[11:22] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Yeah..."  *She finished her bar, crumpled up the wrapper and tossed it into the box to recycle later.*

[11:22] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I am not reading his signal in the area. How far did he wander off?"

[11:23] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: He shouldnt be able to wander that far off

[11:23] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -hits her combadge- =^= Talia to Ankos

[11:23] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "unless his comm badge was deactivated ma'am..it is not in range."

[11:23] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She shrugged.*  "I didn't get his signal off in that weird gate chamber, either."

[11:24] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -frowns= Ill take a look begining there

[11:24] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: =-She heads of back to the gateway-

[11:24] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "i will go with you.."

[11:24] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods to Maggie- Keep me updated both of you

[11:24] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --slings her rifle and goes to follow Decia.--

[11:24] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Right.  I'll go see what the scouts have to say."  *She headed toward Parker.*

[11:25] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Mr Sevuk send a pair of guards to check the other tunnels

[11:25] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "aye captain."

[11:25] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -there is not reply form Ankos-

[11:25] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -heads down to the gateway with Maggie-

[11:26] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --follows Decia like a puppy.--

[11:26] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -to the Acrima Captain ad Mr Diamond- How far down and long are the tunnels around the gateway?

[11:27] [DOIC2] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Yes captain.

[11:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] =calls out- Ankos! ANKOS -dow each tunnel-

[11:27] [DOIC2] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk walks over to speak with two members of his team.*

[11:27] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren adjusted her pony tail a bit as she headed to the scouts.*

[11:27] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -her voice echoes ans the the crunching sound of the graveling ground..buth there is no other reply-

[11:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] COUNSELOR..REPORT!

[11:28] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --calls out to Ankos a few times. then turns to Decia-- "I notice we have the same color hair, that is kind of cool...right?"

[11:28] [DOIC4] Talia@Isis.: [Parker] -looks up and smiles a little- Lieutenant -nods-

[11:28] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --glances around.-- "I think the whispers are getting louder."

[11:29] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -smiles warmly and nods to her - Yes you have lovely hair Yeoman -pauses- Do you hear that as well?

[11:29] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: [COnrs] -and his partner- Sir -both nod-

[11:29] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Heya, Parker.  Listen, the Captain's wondering if there's anything similar to the defense network the Sentinel stumbled on a few months back in this region... any chance the scouts have found any...

[11:29] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods-- "yes ma'am I hear it..whatever it is. We seem to be getting closer to it."

[11:29] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jetic -> These tunnels can be a right maze..this complex goes on for quite a bit....been around as long as anyone could remember.

[11:29] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: similar cave systems nearby?"

[11:30] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Magma tubes or.....peraps like the layout under the former chantry missionary temple?

[11:30] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --slings her rifle and raises her wrist scanny thing, and tries to scan the tunnel ahead.--

[11:30] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -nods ahead- this way down towards the gateway itself

[11:31] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -Decia unsling her unique rifle and shield, allowing the shields gem to glow warmly to ulluniate the way-

[11:31] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --follows Decia, still trying to scan.--

[11:31] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jetic -> These were here well before those 'women' arrvied..no offense.  Some of the tunnels are natural..but lot were carved out..

[11:31] [DOIC4] Talia@Isis.: [Parker] I had just been asking them about the same thing..they say they are like a maze or warren down here...very old -nods to the  scouts-

[11:32] [DOIC2] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk nods.* Head down the other tunnels to search for the Counselor.

[11:32] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "maybe Ankos went through the gateway?"

[11:32] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: [Conner] -nods- Aye sir...come on Dave -both head out o search-

[11:32] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jetic -> Every one in awahile some fool comes out of them babbling like he found some lost tech marvel or what not...

[11:33] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirs- given the Skara tripped something similar during the initial crisis i am not surprised

[11:33] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the pair arrive at the gateway room- It is noticaly cooler then before...and dimmer.

[11:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] It is possible..it might explain why he is out of range

[11:34] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -shivers some her eyes sweep over the area- Counselor?

[11:34] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "...did someone shut off the lights and heat?"

[11:34] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Never did like mazes... we have any of it mapped out yet?"

[11:34] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --walks over to the gateway to inspect it.--

[11:34] [DOIC4] Talia@Isis.: [Parker] I only asked about these...-she looks to the scouts- do you guys?

[11:34] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] The air is far colder now

[11:34] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the device looks inert-

[11:35] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "Does not look like the gateway is active."

[11:36] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -stops a moment as Peebs speaks-

[11:36] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -her eyes widen- He was here...he was very afraid..recently he was here recently

[11:37] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks over at Decia.-- "..Well he isn't here now.."

[11:38] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -checks for the counselors tracks to see where he mightve gone..fearing the answer-

[11:38] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] There is no way out of this tunnel save fo gong back to us

[11:38] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Maggie will notice what looks like a scale on the ground-

[11:38] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks at the gateway.-- "that does not leave a lot of options."

[11:39] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --stops and looks at something on the ground, she kneels and picks it up--

[11:39] [DOIC4] Talia@Isis.: [Scout] -to Eren- there are several such labyriths around this general area...why do you ask?

[11:40] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she stands examining the tiny object-- "hmmm."

[11:40] [DOIC4] Talia@Isis.: [Scout 2] -she chuckles- some are supposed to be 'haunted'

[11:40] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] What hae you go tthere Yeoman?

[11:40] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "..well ma'am I am no xenobiologist but it looks like a scale from some sort of lizard."

[11:41] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Oh, you know, the usual hearing disembodied voices and wondering if it's connected to an ancient defense system that could melt our brains in our skulls."

[11:41] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "based on the size it would have to be a pretty big one."

[11:41] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -stands and goes over to her- A serpents scale...a skara one perhaps?

[11:41] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "Skara maybe?"

[11:41] [DOIC4] Talia@Isis.: [Scout 1] ...the usual..disembodied...what?

[11:41] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods to DEcia.-- "I should have Eren look at it."

[11:41] [DOIC4] Talia@Isis.: [Scout 2] Um...yeah..what?

[11:42] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] =^= Decia to Lieutenant Eren

[11:42] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "...Oh, you don't get those?  Well this is awkward."  *She rolled her shoulder.*  "But yeah, that's what a few of us are hearing."

[11:42] [DOIC4] Talia@Isis.: [Scout 1] -blinks You...are ..hearing voices?

[11:42] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --places the scale into a small pouch for safe keeping.--

[11:42] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Excuse me a moment."  =/\= "L.T. Eren speaking."

[11:43] [DOIC4] Talia@Isis.: [Scout 2] -facepalms-

[11:43] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] =^= We have locaed the counselor's last know location and have found something we need you to indentify

[11:43] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: =/\= "Oh, Maker's mercy, please tell me it isn't a sock that stands up on its own."

[11:44] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --blinks-- "a sock that stands up...oh...gross."

[11:44] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -makes a face at such a thought- =^= Oh no....it is a reptialn scale..we believe but we need you to verify it

[11:44] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -nodnods to Maggie fully agreeing-

[11:45] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: =/\= "Sure, I can do that... where are you?"

[11:45] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] =^= The Gateway room we arrived here in

[11:46] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --moves over to the gateway again.-- "i wonder how this thing works?"

[11:46] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: =/\= "Be there in a jiffy..."  *She looked to the scouts then.*  "Ah... maybe talk to my Captain about the whole 'disembodied whispers' thing for now."

[11:46] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: [Gwen] -has her demo experts give a quick class to the Acrima rebels on the explosives they brought-

[11:47] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --runs her hand over the surface of the gateway.--

[11:47] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -to maggie- Careful yeoman...=^= Understood...I think -ponders the word 'jiffy'-

[11:47] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] Yeoman..step back

[11:47] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --pulls her hand away, and looks at Decia.-- "aye ma'am."

[11:47] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She winked and hurried back over to Talia and Friends.*

[11:48] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --takes a few steps backward.--

[11:48] [DOIC4] Talia@Isis.: [Scout 1] Um..sure e will get right onthat...sepeak to her about it -nods-

[11:48] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Hey, Seeeeevuk..."

[11:48] [DOIC1] Talia@Isis.: -looks u as she conferes with Jetic on the maps of the surrounding tunnels-

[11:48] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -looks u as she conferes with Jetic on the maps of the surrounding tunnels-

[11:49] [DOIC2] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Yes?

[11:49] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -softly- You must be careful around such technology..for all you know that is what the counselor did

[11:49] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I've got to go meet Decia and Peebs in the tunnels, care to come with?  You know, buddy system and everything?"

[11:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods to Sevuk- Go ahead..il keep us on schedule with the Captain

[11:50] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --moves over next to Decia.-- "right ma'am...good thinking. I will stop touching stuff."

[11:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: and stay in touch

[11:50] [DOIC2] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk nods to Talia, heading over to Eren.*

[11:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Keep an eye on the clock folks

[11:50] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren nodded.*  "Yes, ma'am."  *She headed off toward the tunnels.*

[11:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: We are burning daylight

[11:51] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -smiles- it is allright Yeoman...its hard to beat curiousity i just do not wishharm come to you

[11:52] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods to Decia.-- "I completely agree ma'am. I don't wish harm to come to me either."

[11:53] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren stepped into the tunnels, looking around for the redheads.*

[11:54] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods to Eren as she enters the tunnel-- "ma'am."

[11:54] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Hey, Peebs.  So what have we got, here?"

[11:54] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -hold please-

[11:54] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: _have a GM action to do..but waiting on Kitty-

[11:54] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she reaches into her bag and pulls out the sample pouch and hands it to Eren-- "Some sort of scale...a lizard maybe."

[11:55] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: ( please back up Eren and Sevuk..to the hall)

[11:56] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren was frozen in place in the hall.*

[12:01] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -nods to both in turn as they arrive- Lieutenant, Commander

[12:02] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: (stop the press)

[12:02] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [press stop]

[12:02] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: ( they are still outside)

[12:03] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -there is a dramtic shift in the room as Maggie and Decia wait, it get colder and darker...until finally all it blackness-

[12:05] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -ok...resume-

[12:05] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren stepped into the tunnels, looking around for the redheads.*

[12:05] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk follows Eren.*

[12:05] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -snaps her head up as she speaks with Jetic- Excuse me captain..-she looks over at the tunnel where Sevuk and Eren just went down- ...no

[12:05] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Eren and Sevuk enter the gateway chamber..rounding the corner..expecting Maggie and Decia...but they are not there-

[12:05] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -heads down that way at a full trot-

[12:06] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Peebs?  Decia?"  *Eren called, shining the light from her wrist PADD around.*

[12:06] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -clacks her bracers together to charge them as she does so-

[12:06] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the room looks a bit dimmer..and is cooler than where they first arrvied-

[12:07] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -there is a golden glow and a power hum as she does so-

[12:07] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "He-llooo?"  *She called, walking up to the arch and shining her light for any corridor they may have gone down.*

[12:07] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the only exit is back to the main hallway-

[12:08] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Curious.

[12:08] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Talia trotting along can hear Ereon up ahead-

[12:08] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She turned, frowning at Sevuk.*  "If they left they would've had to go past us."

[12:08] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -calls out to her and sevuk- Eren! Sevuk! Careful!

[12:09] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren looked over her shoulder.*  "Captain?"

[12:10] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: I agree.

[12:10] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Talia in a jog..rounds the corner and into the room-

[12:10] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk looks over to Talia.* Captain.

[12:10] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -increases her speed until she arrives skidding to a stop and looking around0 I felt her...go

[12:10] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -increases her speed until she arrives skidding to a stop and looking around0 I felt her...go

[12:10] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -is looking arund the room- are you two all right??

[12:10] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Her brows knit, and she immediately started scanning around the area.*  "We're fine, we just got here..."

[12:11] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -looks and her shoulders droop some- Maggie too?

[12:11] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: We are undamaged.

[12:11] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Looks like it... the only way out would be..."  *She looked up at the gateway.*

[12:12] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods to Svuk- Good....is it ...the air is different..more normal

[12:12] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the gateway appears inert-

[12:12] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Its not as warm any longer

[12:12] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I'm only reading our life signs... and the temperature here is the same as in the hallway, we're just perceiving it to be cooler."

[12:13] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -frowns- Something is tking my crew....and it is happening in here..

[12:13] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Anything from the gateway?

[12:13] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren went to give it another scan, just in case.*

[12:13] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the light dims in the area a bit as there is a nearby sound of something large..slithering a path along the gravel..someplace nearby..and unseen-

[12:14] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Maker's tits!"  *She snapped around toward the sound of the slither.*

[12:14] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -whirls about aiming her braces trying to illuniate the source of the sound

[12:14] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Eyes up we arent alone

[12:14] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -people can feel..and hear it...but see nothing but the nearby walls-

[12:15] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "No ma'am, we're not... and they said that they found some sort of scale here."

[12:15] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk retrieves his rifle from his back.*

[12:15] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Eren...any type of dimensional shift?

[12:15] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the room lights are getting dimmer-

[12:15] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: =^= Talia to Sinez!

[12:15] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: =^= Avoid th gateway room at all costs!

[12:16] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I don't know," *she sighed, smacking her wrist PADD a few times.*

[12:17] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "But I suggest getting the hell out of here and coming back with backup."

[12:17] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -sudden the room grow dimmer and dimmer to black..until all the can be seen is the golden glow of Talia's forearms and the shadows cast-

[12:18] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: This cant be the gateway...this is someone or something else

[12:18] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -ahead in the darkness..there is a chorus of hissing as two amber glowing eyes staring at them-

[12:18] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren shook her wrist PADD as it went dark, jumping at the sight of the eyes.*  "FUCK!  SHOOT IT!"

[12:18] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Hold fire!! -to the eyes-  I am captain PhellTalia Zh'kor

[12:18] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Repreenting the starship Adagio of the awn Alliance

[12:19] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Dawn*

[12:19] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: We are not here to harm you....indeify yourself

[12:19] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren covered her own mouth.*

[12:20] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the chorus of hissing ebbs to the background as a replitile..strong feminine voice echoes in the darkness-

[12:20] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -hissing voice-  We...weeeelcome..you...

[12:21] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -swallows some and bows her head and antennae out of respect- We are honored....we mean no harm at all

[12:21] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: We are looking for our people only...are they here?

[12:21] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the light begins to grow..to be not complete darkness...-

[12:21] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -is totally fighting to not utterly freak out-

[12:22] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Voice -> My name....I have...many you make pick from....

[12:22] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -steels herself fighting back her irrational fear of snakes-

[12:22] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -eventually yhr light around them is more a dusky..twilight-

[12:22] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Please don't be another magic giant woman..."  *she muttered under her breath.*

[12:22] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Identify yourself.

[12:22] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: We would be honored Milday -looks about as the lights reach twilight level-

[12:23] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Hissing voice -> Be...at...peeeaccce...the passsage is almossssst completttte.

[12:23] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Understood....we shall

[12:23] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "...Yeah, little hard to do that if the passage was made without our consent..."

[12:24] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Dont pester the driver right now Eren

[12:24] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the light brightens a bit more..Talia and the gang can make out Decia and Maggie..standing nearby..looking fine...and Ankos on the ground..looking out cold-

[12:24] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Oh, I have a list of complaints already lined up, Captain..."

[12:24] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smirks- So the usual?

[12:24] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Exactly."

[12:24] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the light brighed enough to be a dim..constant dusky color

[12:25] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "...At least they did the smart thing and put Ankos out cold."

[12:25] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: So ..points then for this person? -smirks-

[12:25] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -Decia moves to check Maggie first and then she goes to her knees to check Ankos-

[12:25] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "A ten percent still isn't a passing grade, ma'am."  *She smirked back.*

[12:25] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: We just began the test...its progress

[12:26] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -infront of them is a large...several meters long snake..and woman hybrid...wearing a simple hooded cloak over its head-

[12:26] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren sighed.*

[12:26] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --as Decia checks on her-- "I am fine ma'am. How is he?" --she says motioning to Ankos.--

[12:26] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] Checking now...

[12:26] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the twin amber yes shine at thtem under that hood...watching-

[12:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -to their host- What name do you prefer Milday -half looking at her and Ankos-

[12:27] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren headed over to Ankos as well to give him a scan.*

[12:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: {Decia] -unsaps her medic pumch to pull out a hypospray- He is fine..simply unconscious

[12:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -decia injects him with a mild stimulat-

[12:27] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --turns and looks at thier host--

[12:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -whispers to Sevuk-

[12:28] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Perhaps...Medusa?

[12:28] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Ankos starts to come to-

[12:28] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -whispers to sevuk-

[12:28] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Wakey wakey, Ankos... and try not to pop a stiffy when you see the snakey."

[12:28] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Looks up, sees the snake woman, then clearly decides he is still dreaming, and drops back down onto the floor.*

[12:28] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk nods.*

[12:28] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -hissing voice-  I have been called that name..it will do...it still holds a beauty to it...

[12:29] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Yes yes it does..a former preistess yes?

[12:29] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] Counselor..can you hear us?

[12:29] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren looked up at Decia.*  "If I may?"

[12:29] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia]  Of course -rises to let eren in-

[12:29] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --as Ankos awakens-- "this is another fine mess you have got us into.." --she says to him, looking away so he cant see her smirk.--

[12:29] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Yea, Commander? I can, you're just not real."

[12:29] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren knelt beside Ankos and slapped him in the face.  Hard.*

[12:29] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -quirks abrow at that assuming Eren il have better luck-

[12:30] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "That feel real, Counselor?"

[12:30] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa -> Priestessssss...ssssstilll....our aquaintancccccce...mentioned you by name.

[12:30] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Ankos moans out at that, then shakes his head.*  "What?"

[12:30] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "That was pretty real..."

[12:30] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Yeah, try not to get too excited."  *She helped him sit up.*

[12:30] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Sits up with Eren's help.* "Thanks... so... what the hell is happening?"

[12:30] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smiles at this despite her own cautious stance- She did ..did she...what has she told you so far if i may ask?

[12:31] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "We've been kidnapped by another giant magic woman."

[12:31] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -winced at the slap and then coverd her mouth with her glove-

[12:31] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa -> That you maybe be intressssted in an.....excccchange.

[12:31] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Well, I mean, it's the new year, and it's still our first one, we were behind schedule on giant woman kidnappings..."

[12:31] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk arches an eyebrow at Decia.*

[12:32] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --walks over to where Talia is.--

[12:32] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Fair point, now shush."  *She looked up at Talia and the snake lady.*

[12:32] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods to Medusa- Indeed we are..given what is currently at stake Milday

[12:32] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Medusa coils her form and shifts direction to the oppostie direction and begins to slither away on the path ahead...and looks to head upwards a bit-

[12:32] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --walks over next to Talia, gives her a quick nod--

[12:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: My officer if I may..-nods to each as she names them- This my counselor Ankos..scence office Lieutenant Eren...my Yeoman Maggie Peebles and my chief of security Sevuk

[12:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods to Maggie- You are unhamred?

[12:33] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --waves at the snake lady-- "I am alright captain."

[12:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -motions her people to follow her-

[12:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Ima truly glad Maggie..lets go people

[12:33] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --follows the captain.--

[12:33] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa -> Come....my goddesssss awaitssss usssss...

[12:33] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Mutters to himself and stiffly gets up to follow Talia.*

[12:33] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren helped Ankos up, then shrugged and went with the others.*

[12:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: We may have a fortunate turn of events here

[12:34] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -looks to ankos as they follow-

[12:34] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk follows Talia.*

[12:35] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the path leads up a bit...and opens up its massive subterra...cavern as far as the eyes can see-

[12:35] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -follows bringing up th rear of the party-

[12:35] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren readjusted her little gold shield necklace as she walked.*

[12:37] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -shares a serious look with Ankos-

[12:37] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -there a varios reptiles assorted all around as well as other various fauna...-

[12:38] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -pauses some - snakes...why did it have to be...snakes

[12:38] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -there is a huge gust of wind as the sound a leathery wings flappying overhear...as the crew catch sight of a behmoth..flying...lizard....

[12:39] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -steps ina nd forces herself in to follow-

[12:39] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: ,,,,

[12:39] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I think they're cute..."  *she muttered.*

[12:39] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Same."

[12:39] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks up at the flying lizard-- "dragons?"

[12:39] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -eyes both of them as if they were insane-

[12:40] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -and finally as the thunderous wings fade into the distance..Talia's antenna pop up a a familiar thunderous stop..and distant roar-

[12:40] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zhJljblPcY

[12:40] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -Beams- What.....no way

[12:40] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "...The King of All Profits?"

[12:41] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I thought that wasn't a documentary."

[12:41] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -looks around - Oh no..that is the king of al monsters...it cant be

[12:41] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa ->  Follow.....do not...sssstrayyyy

[12:41] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles amzed despiteherslf-

[12:41] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "When have the Ferengi ever lead us wrong?"

[12:41] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -does so..using her amused curiousity to help guard her own fear-

[12:41] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "A lot of times, Eren..." *Follows the snake woman*

[12:41] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -eyes Eren- they made other of hi sfilms...

[12:42] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles usin gher crews good humor as her shield now too-

[12:42] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -looks about stil very cautiously-

[12:42] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Ankos..."  *She just shook her head, continuing on.*

[12:42] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Id love to show you those films some time counselor

[12:43] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -it is a steady walk what seems to take a kilometer or more..when the crew see what looks to towering pyramid temple ahead-

[12:43] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Maybe after the kzari are off this world."

[12:43] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: nods- Perhaps in celebration...You  might actualyl like them

[12:43] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa -> There are Kzari...here....

[12:44] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Here?

[12:44] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "In the temple? Ten strips says it's Athena..."

[12:44] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa -> You sssssaid....thissss world.

[12:44] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "depends on where here is..." --she looks around--

[12:44] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Yes..Acrima

[12:45] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: They are trying to occupy..well their ruling party is

[12:45] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa -> This is not Acrima....no Kzari...here...

[12:45] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --leans closer to Talia-- "I am not sure we are in Kansas any more."

[12:45] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] I doubt the ruling party would fid it so pleasant here

[12:45] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: No we are not Dorothy

[12:45] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa -> Thought that have been watching you...told usss..of your plight...

[12:46] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods to her- We dont favor Bullies well

[12:46] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -whispers to Eren as they walk-

[12:47] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: If i may Milday..where exactly is here?

[12:47] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Assuming there's no magic PADD-erasing tomfoolery going on," *she murmured back to Talia.*

[12:47] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -as the crew approaches the temple proper it is plain to see it is occupoed by a liarge number of serptine like beings that looks similiar to Skara-

[12:48] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -smiles seeing them- ...Of course..this explains much

[12:48] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa -> The domain...of my goddesssss...

[12:49] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the pyramid tmple ahead towers over them at what looks to be easly over 100 meters to its apex-

[12:50] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --walks along, gawking like a tourist.--

[12:50] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -cant help but do the same ..to a point-

[12:50] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa comes to a stop and beacons the party to do the same.

[12:51] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren stopped.*

[12:51] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -does as requested- Aphrodite? -to Medusa- was that the human name of your goddess?

[12:51] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Stopped as well, looking around curiously.*

[12:51] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --Comes to a stop after almost running into Talia.--

[12:51] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smiles reassured maggie is still there-

[12:51] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -snake people gather all around and begin swaying in a hissing chant arms raised toward the temple apex-

[12:51] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -comes to stop beside sevuk-

[12:52] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "sorry ma'am. I will pay more attention to where I am going."

[12:52] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -looks up to th pex of the pryamid-

[12:52] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Sss."  *Eren tried.*

[12:52] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Your fne Maggie...trust me -smiles to her-

[12:52] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Medusa takes the hood from off her head...and just like the legend...has live snakes for hair

[12:52] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -slaps her had over her mouth at a thought-

[12:53] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --raises her wrist scannything and starts recording what she is seeing.---

[12:53] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "..okay wow..."

[12:54] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the wind pick ups and thuder rumbles overhead in now swirling clouds as the chant grows in intensity-

[12:54] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -cringes some at the sight of that but focused her gasze to the apex of the pyramid-

[12:55] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "should we be worried?"

[12:55] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: No

[12:55] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "...You weren't already worried when we got snatched?"

[12:55] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: This is an ally..im sure of it

[12:55] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: None of us have been harmed

[12:55] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Several lighting bolts strike the temple..as the chant is a choir roar now..then just as suddenly..stops..and the snake people prostrate themsevles before the temple-

[12:55] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks at Eren.-- "there are various levels of worry.."

[12:55] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren just gave Talia a 'really?' look.*

[12:56] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smiles a semi -trust me- smile back to eren-

[12:56] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -takes a knee as the skara bow-

[12:57] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --watches Decia bow, looks to Talia as if for instructions..--

[12:57] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -Decia corsses her arms over her chst resting her palms on her shoulders and lowers her head-

[12:57] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -keeps fosues on the apex of the pyramid-

[12:58] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the crew feels a rumbling as they look up at the apex and the form that is slithering up to it..towering over even it.-

[12:59] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks up at the apez of the pyrimid, instictively takes a couple steps backward.--

[12:59] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Wish I'd brought another ration bar..."  *she muttered.*

[12:59] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/fategrandorder/images/8/8c/Gorgonboss.png/revision/latest?cb=20161212221002

[12:59] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -keep her gaze at the pyramid top-

[12:59] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Digs into his pouches and offers Eren a peanut butter bar.*

[1:00] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She took the bar with a nod of thanks to Ankos, opening it and taking a bite.*

[1:00] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -awed by th site some- Incredible...

[1:00] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa -> Behold....the goddesssss...Tiamat.....Queen of all Beasssstsssss

[1:00] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "...Maker.  What enormous..."  *A pause.*  "...Wings."

[1:00] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Uuuh-huuh." *Nods in agreement to Eren.*

[1:01] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --satres in silence, takes another hesitant step backwards--

[1:01] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Tiamat's voice rolls out like thunder-

[1:01] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -to Medus aand Tiamet- We are honored Miladies

[1:02] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --gives Ankos a look--

[1:03] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Grins to Peebs*

[1:03] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Tiamat -looks on studing them-

[1:03] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren paused, then held out the peanut butter bar.*  "Want a bite?"

[1:04] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Tiamat -> Medusa...are you certain these are the ones Empress spoke of, they do not look like much.

[1:04] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Eren..

[1:04] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Sorry, she was giving me that look..."

[1:04] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -gives her a look- She is assesing us

[1:04] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Follo your protoculs people....thi is an ally

[1:05] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "aye captain."

[1:05] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren shrugged, re-wrapped the bar and stuck it in her pocket.*

[1:05] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa -> I am mistressssss.

[1:05] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -to Tiamat- I believe you will find Milady our record at this point speaks for us

[1:05] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she nods and step up closer to Talia."

[1:05] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: My people are the best at what we do

[1:05] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She eyed Ankos at this.*

[1:05] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Tiamat regard the crew..and Talia specficially ->I expected them to be...taller.

[1:06] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smirks amused- We get that alot

[1:07] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: But we make our mark

[1:07] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Tiamat -> I assume you journey here caught a glimpse our majesty...and what we have to offer.

[1:07] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -Decia rises as Tiamat continues to speak with Talia-

[1:07] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren bit the inside of her cheek.*

[1:07] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods- In point of fact we have

[1:08] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Tiamat -> I wwas told you would be willing to offer...and exchange.  What would you have that we would desire?

[1:09] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She bit her other cheek too.*

[1:09] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: I ask only for those on Acrima...i ask for their chance for freedom from oppresion....we are here for them...and will see this done

[1:10] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --pulls the PADD out of her bag, looking over the ship's inventory.--

[1:10] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: I am the one who would make such a request and offer myself in what is exchanged

[1:10] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: If you were to tell me what you were seeking in such...it is you and i that discuss this

[1:11] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --frowns, smacking her PADD a little. then quietly puts it away.--

[1:12] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Tiamat -> Yourself. -chuckles roars as thunder to almost manicale laughter-

[1:12] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -steels herself at the laughter- What is it then you seek?

[1:12] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren ground her teeth, crossing her arms.*

[1:12] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Tiamat -> Oh little flame...do you grasp the scope here...beyond the place you call...Acrima?

[1:13] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Yes...this mess can spill over to threaten the new allaince and millions maybe billions o flives....fueling only what terror seeks

[1:13] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: and we can tlet that happen

[1:13] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --Peebs looks concerned at this sudden shift in tone, moves closer to Talia in a protective sort of gesture.--

[1:13] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "What absolute bullshit is this," *Eren muttered.*

[1:13] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: We wont let that happen -says wih resolve-

[1:13] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Eren

[1:14] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Tiamat -> You understand what we are....yes?

[1:14] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -to Tiamat- Yes...yes I do.-nods-

[1:15] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Tiamat -> Indulge me then...what are we?

[1:15] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --gives Talia a look--

[1:15] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: You are the expressions of what binds the universe...each in place of a word...the truest esxpression..the ideal which fuels exsistence

[1:16] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Neither good nor evil....and yet both for good reason

[1:16] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Until a part of one of you...goes out of balance

[1:17] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --stares blankly--

[1:17] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Tiamat -> Then you know the threat you face it our antithesis, little flame.

[1:17] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: I do -nods- We seek to restore or help ensure a restoration of balance

[1:18] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She sighed.*

[1:18] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: and we start on Acrima to prevent the scales from tipping

[1:19] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Tiamat -> So what could you offer one such as I in return for help in your ongoing conflict with the nothingness..and even on this Acrima?

[1:19] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Obviously you already know what you want or you wouldn't have bothered to bring us here!"

[1:19] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: I can offer to not stop until balance  has once more been restored here

[1:19] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -snaps a look at eren coldly-

[1:20] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: ...Lieutenant

[1:20] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She glared back at Talia.*  "Captain, you may not be sick of this song and dance of these entities that deign to call themselves gods yet, but I sure as hell am."

[1:20] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Medusa eyes Eren in a less than friendly manner-

[1:21] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --

[1:21] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Lieutenant...I speak for our ship and this crew....this is not how you handle such a contact and you damn wel know this

[1:22] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks at Eren, the up at Tiamat, takes a step back--

[1:22] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: You are not disrespecting them....you are disrespecting me

[1:22] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk arches an eyebrow at Sereya's outburst.*

[1:23] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "We're the ones being disrespected here, Captain, despite everything we've done time and time and time again to prove we deserve otherwise.  It's exhausting."

[1:24] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks up at Tiamat.-- "I just want you to know I don't agree with Lieutenant ERen's opinion here. I think you are wonderful. I thank you for you hospitality.."

[1:24] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -narrows her eyes now- They are offering here to us...out of respect that we gained from another such as them for those deeds Lieutenant....but they themselves do not yet know us

[1:24] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Brings up his hand to cover his mouth.*

[1:25] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Winces some*

[1:25] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: If you can not conduct yourself properly as one of my officers...if you can not see they are here to see if the stories of our deeds are strue then you are serving on the wrong damn ship

[1:25] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Tiamat scowls a moment then without a word...turn...and in a thunderous sound...slithers off into the distance-

[1:25] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --takes several steps away from Eren, in case any smiting takes place.--

[1:26] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Tiamat scowls a moment then without a word...turn...and in a thunderous sound...slithers off into the distance-

[1:26] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -looks back up at the pyramid as the being departs and  closes her eyes and sets her jaw-

[1:26] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Oh, yes, which completely excuses dragging us here against our will.  And maybe I just might be on the wrong ship."

[1:26] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Medusa replaces her hood now-

[1:26] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -bruns her gaze into Eren - That Lieutenant is easily remedied

[1:27] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Medusa -> Thisss...audiencccce...isss...concluded....

[1:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -to Medusa codly inwardly enraged- My apologies Milady I am responsible for this

[1:28] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren folded her arms over her chest.*

[1:28] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -there is no reply as the area gets cooler around them-

[1:29] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -and turns to darkness...to eventually return to slowly return to normal...back in the gateway room on Acrima...and no time had passed...-

[1:30] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -thus ends thiss event of Adagio..hope you enjoyed...open social from here on out-

[1:31] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks at her chronomoeter.-- "well at least no time passed, so i can't claim it was a waste of time.."

[1:31] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -turns and hads back in disgust to meet with Captain Jetic

[1:31] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren scowled, pulling up something on her PADD.*

[1:32] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -looks at eac in turn and then follows Talia out-

[1:32] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: ---looks at Eren, with confusion--

[1:33] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Seuvk nods to Decia.*

[1:33] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Sighs, rubbing his forehead.*

[1:33] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --turns and follows Talia out.--

[1:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Decia] -softly nodding in return- Commander

[1:35] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Commander.

[1:44] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Finishing with her PADD, she turned sharply and stormed out of the chamber.*

[1:44] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -Avoids all contat deep in adorian rage-

[1:45] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren found herself a little rock on the outskirts of camp, sitting her ass down and glaring at the trees.*

[1:47] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -Snaps her PADD right in half and then blames the PADD-

[1:48] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Xae felt the cries of the PADD's aguish ring out....and then there was silence-

[1:49] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Went to sit next to Eren outside, saying nothing.*

[1:50] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren fished inside her pocket, pulling out a flask and taking a swig.  Wordlessly, she offered it over to Ankos.*

[1:51] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Nodded, taking it at taking a swig of the mystery liquid as well, hoping it isn't avocado juice.*

[1:51] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Nope, pure vodka.*

[1:51] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Seemed pleased with the booze, offering the flask back.*

[1:52] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She took the flask back.*  "I hear the Caelian doesn't encounter giant women masquerading godhood every other week."

[1:53] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "You're just saying that cause you want the dick."

[1:53] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Better to get fucked than to get fucked over."

[1:53] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: =^= Captain to Commander Sevuk

[1:53] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Technically, I think there's no situation where you don't get fucked over in the LMC."

[1:54] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Just ask the Pilgrim guys."

[1:54] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I'll be sure to ask once they get back from whatever hellish carnival ride they're probably on right now."

[1:54] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She took another swig.*

[1:54] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: =^= Sevuk here.

[1:54] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: =^= Report to me at once Commander

[1:54] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Exactly my point. Or they may have lucked out and be on a planet of amazons that won't throw them in a volcano."

[1:55] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "In which case, I wouldn't blame them if they never came back."

[1:55] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: =^= Yse captain.

[1:55] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I don't think anyone would. Even Admiral Compton could probably udnerstand that."

[1:56] [DOIC2] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk heads over to Talia.*

[1:56] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She handed the flask back over.*  "You know, if I was some superpowered noncorporeal entity, I'd be more offended by people not questioning shit than I would by people demanding a goddamn end to...

[1:57] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: the bullshit.  But we all can't be as enlightened as hypothetical goddess me."

[1:57] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -stops her wolf like pacing as he wolks over to her- Commander note for the mission log the pending charges on Lieutenan Eren for insuboridnation, Disrespect to a commanding officer and conduct

[1:57] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: unbecoming...time stamp in the mission log for now. -seethes coldly-

[1:57] [DOIC2] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk raises both eyebrows.* Yes captain.

[1:58] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I mean, I am still questioning the practicality of boobs on a snake..." *He took the flask and took a sip.* "But to be hoenst, I imagine most godlike beings would enjoy not being blindly groveled to.

[1:58] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -fixes a gaze on him- You have something to add Commander?

[1:58] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Offered the flask back.* "I'd prefer to be treated like a normal person who jsut happens to be able to smite someone."

[1:58] [DOIC2] Sevuk@ClingingMars: No captain.

[1:59] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Then carry on and get back to those damn sewer maps in prep for th xfiltraion option

[1:59] [DOIC2] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Yes captain.

[1:59] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Ill adress any other issues once we have freed thos epeople

[1:59] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "See, they get too fucking complacent, seeing themselves as these untouchable beings, beholden to no one but themselves.  Playing into it just feeds into their delusions of grandeur.  They're...

[2:00] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: powerful entities, but they're no more gods than you or I."

[2:00] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She took it back and drained the rest.*

[2:01] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I mean, maybe I can't exactly blame them. Imagine spending a million years with whole planets worshipping every fart you let out. Probably gets to your head."

[2:01] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Even more of a reason to call them the fuck out when they pull this kind of nonsense."

[2:03] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Yea... but I dunno. The captain has a way with them."

[2:04] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "She's all polite and deferent, but I don't have much issue seeing the captain sticking her foot up their asses once she's had enough."

[2:04] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "The Captain's coming to rely on them too much, if you ask me.  More of the same isn't going to change this galaxy in the way it needs to be.  We have to rely on ourselves and our allies, not...

[2:04] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: these powerful beings playing 'amuse me, mortal' when they feel like it."

[2:06] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "You have a point."

[2:06] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Contrary to popular belief, I usually do."

[2:06] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I dunno. You do give incredibly shitty beauty tips."

[2:07] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She smirked.*  "We can't all be perfect."

[2:08] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I'm just glad you only pull that shit on me, I'd report you to... whoever that should be reported to if you did something like that to Skye."

[2:08] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Avocado wingsie cream..."

[2:08] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Skye doesn't deserve it," *she said matter-of-factly.*

[2:09] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Absolutely not, she's precious."

[2:09] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren sighed, leaning over and propping her chin up on her fist.*  "She's going to be sad to see me go."

[2:10] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I don't think you'll go unless you make that decision."

[2:10] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "You may get your ass kicked severely, but not kicked out."

[2:10] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Mh.  Haven't hit send on the transfer request yet."

[2:11] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Well... just think of having to break the news to Skye before you do."

[2:11] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren winced, looking away from Ankos.*

[2:11] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Yea..."

[2:12] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren covered her mouth with her fist, closing her eyes as tears formed.*

[2:13] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Put a hand on Eren's shoulder.* "You'll figure it out... there's no right choice or wrong choice. And Skye will understand."

[2:13] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She hung her head, the tears streaking down her cheeks as she gave a mute nod.*

[2:14] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Sighed, pulling Eren into a hug, if allowed.* "I think that once this whole operation is done, you should speak to the captain first."

[2:15] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren let him, though she would vehemently deny it later.*  "I don't know if I can fix it this time with a one on one chat, Ankos..."

[2:16] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "No, a chat will not even begin to fix this. But it may give you the smallest middle ground for her to hang on to in case she is considering kicking you, and for you to toe on before sending the >

[2:17] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Transfer request... and even if that does not help, I think it would be worth it to minimize any possible bad blood before you leave."

[2:19] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She wiped at her eyes, giving a shaky, bitter huff of a laugh.*  "She'd have every right to.  Hell, if I was her I'd do it.  It's... ridiculous.  I've had an entire lifetime before this one to get...

[2:19] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: this absolute shittiness out of my system, but instead I've doubled down.  I mean, I was right, but I went at it in the shittiest possible way..."

[2:21] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Yea... you did. But remember that you're speaking to the guy who invited the Dark up to his room and went on a spiritual journey with her... oh, and got his mind possesed by bugs and tried to shoot >

[2:22] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "The Captain... She did not kick me out for that... course, I had to put some work in too, but... I dunno. I think she absolutely believes the Keth thing. And I think she'd like to try and fix this>

[2:22] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Somehow... even if she's absolutely pissed off right now."

[2:22] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "The point is, you gotta want it too."

[2:23] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Takes two to 69... except in some non-humanoid species."

[2:24] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren looked down at her lap.*  "Some days, I don't even know what I want any more."

[2:25] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Hell, I don't know that I even knew what I wanted in the first place."

[2:26] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Well, then you have to discover that... Did your previous host know what -he- wanted, in the end?"

[2:26] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Another drink and a girl a third his age on his lap, mostly."

[2:27] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Huffs to prevent a chuckle.* "That girl part would be pretty illegal for you at the moment, so let's start with something else, then."

[2:28] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Mh.  I mean... when I started off my career, before I was even joined and I was just Sereya in the Academy, all I wanted was to be a captain of a science vessel... I guess in the last few years...

[2:29] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: that just seemed like something that I could never see actually coming true."

[2:29] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Why not?"

[2:29] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Well, as you've probably noticed, I have a way of pissing off my superior officers..."

[2:30] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "That started off pretty recently. You and the Captain seemed pretty chil when I came on board, and up until Xert, really. So is that all that makes you think you can't make it to a CO?"

[2:32] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren sighed.*  "No..."  *She rubbed her temple lightly.*  "It's like... I have a destination, and I know the way to go, but instead of running on the walkways I've stepped onto a treadmill."

[2:34] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Well, the treadmill can be stopped, eventually. Even if not with the Adagio, with some other ships... but... you gotta... adapt in a way. You are in a unique position right now. The Captain is one >

[2:35] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Of starfleet's top targs, and she has experience in pretty much anything starfleet does. You are on her ship ,which is both a boon and a burden on you. On one hand, you get to watch her work, which >

[2:36] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Is better than any command course ever will be, and I bet that most captains would tell you the same... but on the other, you cannot be as... active, as you once were. You were the top diplomat and >

[2:37] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "As such, in this lifetime, you have kept that mentality of being the problem solver... however, in this lifetime, you are also blunt. Emotional and honest. So proffessionally and mentally, you are >

[2:38] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "On a bit of a tightrope. You have to know when to observe the Captain, and when to interject... and you have to know when to be the diplomat, and when to be the sharp-tongued trill."

[2:38] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I honestly don't know how it works for joined trill, but as far as I can assess it, you got the same problem the rest of this galaxy does. Imbalance."

[2:39] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "But see, I do know... I do.  I knew that if I just kept my mouth shut back there, she would've said the right words, given some sort of inspirational speech, and we'd have had some vague 'help' ...

[2:40] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: from the magic tittied winged snake lady and I'd have just been resentful about the whole thing in silence, but gotten over it.  But no, I had to be me.  I had to call out the bullshit because it...

[2:41] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: stunk so badly that I couldn't keep my mouth shut and I ruined the whole fucking thing, and for what?  Because I had to be right?  Fuck.  I KNOW BETTER."  *She wiped her eyes again.*  "And I'm just...

[2:41] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: so fucking pissed off all the damned time nowadays and I can't even explain why!"

[2:42] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Then there is something to start with... Two things, actually. One, whoever is your counselor, you have to tell them to get on your ass about ego and self-control. And while working on that, point >

[2:43] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Two, why are you angry, should come up too... Tell me something, is there a moment when you feel totally happy?"

[2:44] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Usually when I'm so fucking drunk I can't remember that I'm angry."

[2:44] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Not a good start, then... Then what are the things that usually mute said anger for you, without drinking?"

[2:44] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "...Sleeping."

[2:46] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She sighed.*  "No.  Not just that.  When I... you know, actually accomplish something.  By myself, or with my team... when I don't feel useless, or like some meat marionette on some giant magic...

[2:46] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: woman's strings."

[2:47] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Nods.* "I see... Proffessional unsatisfaction... and since it seems your big goal was your career too... being dissatisfied in that exact area is... well, very dangerous, actually. It has likely >

[2:47] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Brought about those feelings of anger, and quite possibly, depression, since anger is a very common symptom... You feel more like a tool than a proffessional, and a scientist..."

[2:49] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "We have to find you something else that makes you at least have fun once in a while, and also, get you something proper to do... but the second part would either require my initiative, or worse, >

[2:49] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Yours... and both initiatives go through the Captain."

[2:50] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Some medication would possibly do you good too."

[2:51] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She gave a soft sigh.*  "Probably... and it's not for lack of trying on Talia's part, not at all.  She's been more than generous with me."

[2:52] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I know. But I think I need to have a talk to her too, with your permission... and once she's come down from this a bit."

[2:54] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She eyed Ankos with that.*  "It's probably for the best, yeah."  *She wiped her eyes again.*  "Sorry.  You... I know I give you shit, and let's face it at least some of it's deserved... but you're...

[2:54] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: a good friend, Ankos."

[2:54] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "So are you, despite the sometmes deserved shit you give me." *He gave her another hug.* "We will sort this out somehow."

[2:55] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "We will.  After we kick some space Nazi ass..."

[2:55] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Yea... and the Captain will be in a bit better mood after too, so it will be then I can slither in to speak."

[2:56] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "...Really?  Slither, after I just pissed off the tittied snake queen?"  *She smirked at him.*

[2:56] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Exactly." *He grinned*

[2:57] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She gave his arm a light whack.*  "Fine, we're even for the guacamole thing then... I should go get some rest, now I'm emotionally exhausted..."

[2:58] [DOIC4] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Sure. You need someone to talk to durign the night, don't hesitate to come and wake me up. Good night."

[2:58] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Good night, Ankos."  *She got up, heading over for the bunk tent.*