2005-10-16

<JosieLyons> ::issa in gym, running laps for the time  being. gonna stay in shape she is:: <Lex>::at desk finishing up report from yesterday::
<TashaForge> ::hrrrrm…just arrived to work!  heads inside, signs in and then heads to get some coffee before starting working on stuff::
<FletchRyder> ::trying out the new gym facility himself, coming out of the locker room in a dark blue sleeveless t-shirt and long black shorts. looks around a bit, a hint of a smile creeping onto his face:: <Nice>
<JosieLyons> ::you talking about me or the gym? ;D wearing blue running shorts and grey snug t-shirt. grey socks and white ‘n black running shoes::
<FletchRyder> ::notes the gym’s floor space is currently in use by another agent. hasn’t really had a chance to meet alot of the new recruits like himself. does a bit of stretching near the outside wall::
<LeoSK> ::he’s there…same as old Leo really!  He’s even brought a pie to share with everyone!::
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Finished! ::yey! throws hands in air doot doot! then stands up and stretches:: Time for a cup of coffee! ::goes to breakroom, found it after she got back yesterday. smiles seeing Tasha:: Hey, Forge.  ::Leo in breakroom?::
<LizzieSelkirk> ::was able to find the library eventually, and used the restroom there to wash her hair and clothes at least a little. Did go back to the park, but is up earlier this time, now more determined to find somewhere to work.:: <If I can get odd jobs here and there, I can save up money until I’m 18. Once I’m legal, they can’t send me back.>
<TashaForge> ::smiles:: Hey there!  ::sips coffee after putting creamer and sugar in it::
<JosieLyons> ::glances over at new recruit entering gym. smiles at him and pauses in running. runs in place there in a jogger’s pace:: Hey, another new recruit.  Here to work out too?
<LeoSK> ::sure is!  Cutting it up into slices for everyoen who wants some, well, in advance”"
<FletchRyder> ::swinging his arms loosely around his torso, offering a small smile in return:: Yes, ma’am. I hope you don’t mind; I’ll try and keep out of your way.
<JosieLyons> <Lex> ::sees Leo:: Hey there, another new recruit! ::cheery, walks over to Leo, offers hand to shake:: My name’s Alexandria, or Lex if you prefer.  And you are?
<JosieLyons> ::smirks:: Of course I don’t mind, gym’s big enough for two.  I’m agent Josalyn Lyons by the way.
<FletchRyder> ::nods, offering hand:: Agent Fletch Ryder. Nice to meet you.
<LeoSK> Hmm?  ::smiles and looks up::  Oh!  Hello there.  ::shakes paw and smiles::  I’m Leo!
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Nice to meet you, Leo.  ::goes to get herself some coffee:: Coffee any good today?
<JosieLyons> ::goes over and shakes his hand:: Likewise.
<TashaForge> ::waves at Leo:: Hi there!  I’m Tasha.  And nope. Not really. Its hot and will keep you functioning ::to answer Lex:
<FletchRyder> So how long have you been running for?
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Ah well I’ll brave it.  Not as good as Katbux but oh well. ::pours self a cup::
<LeoSK> ::smiles to Tasha and waves::  Nic eto meet you all..I brought pie!
<JosieLyons> Since middle school. ::grins:: Was on track team in middle and highschool, did a lot of running to keep in shape for the Enforcers and I’ll keep on running for here too.  And you?
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Brought pie? Homemade? ::puts a bit of cream in her coffee, stirs. peers at Leo’s pie::
<LeoSK> ::nods::  Cherry!  ::smiles::  I have a thing for pie..love the stuff!
<FletchRyder> ::almost breaks out into a grin:: Well, actually, I just meant how long you’ve been in here jogging, but since you ask, I practically came out of the womb running. I’ve done it all my life. Sort of an athlete back in the day just like yourself.
<JosieLyons> Oh. ::slight blush then laughs a bit:: Well today only about five minutes.  And what sport?
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Oh I love cherry! Mind if I have a piece then?
<LeoSK> Of course not!  have all that you want.
<TashaForge> I think I’ll pass. I’m not big on cherry.  ::sips coffee:: THank you though. ::smiles::
<FletchRyder> Football. ::nods towards gym:: Mind if I run with you then? You looked to running at a good pace.
<FletchRyder> ((^looked to be))
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Thanks, Leo. ::gets out a plate ‘n fork after a bit of lookin’ then takes a slice he cut. sits down at table to eat. takes a bite:: oh this is good! You should try some, Forge. ::calls all agents by last name unless they say otherwise XD is gonna fit in well for this casual environment::
<JosieLyons> Not at all. ::starts off again with him:: What position?
<LeoSK> ::blushes::  Glad you like it so much!  ::nods, taking a slice and sitting::
<TashaForge> Naww I’m good. Had a big meal just a bit ago anyway. ::smiles::
<FletchRyder> ::starts running beside her:: Cornerback and kick returner. What events did you run in track?
<JosieLyons> <Lex>::sips some coffee:: So, first day Leo?
<LeoSK> ::nods and smiles::  Sure is, heh!
<TashaForge> Welcome to the bureau then! :grins::
<JosieLyons> The mile was my best event.  I’m more of a long distance runner than a sprinter.
<JosieLyons> <Lex> yes welcome.  ::smiles, eats more of the pie::
<LeoSK> And you?  Is it teh first day for you guys?
<FletchRyder> Ah. Ever participate in cross country then?
<TashaForge> I’ve been here a couple days. Not long though.
<JosieLyons> I have a few times.  ::smiles::  You ever think about going pro in football or was it just something to look good for transcripts into college?
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Same for me.
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Just a few days.
<LeoSK> ::nods::  then we’re all kinda new, huh?
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Well this whole organization is new.  Hardly anyone’s heard of it.
<FletchRyder> I use to eat, sleep, and breathe football, and at one point and time it was my only ambition in life to go pro. Things changed, and now I find myself doing something a little more substantial. I still love it though.
<TashaForge> I just happened to run across it after dad heard about it through the gossip vine.
<JosieLyons> ::smiles:: Is that why you joined the MBI? To do something more “substantial”?
<LeoSK> Oh?  ::chucl;es:: I see, heh!
<JosieLyons> <Lex>  Your dad?
<FletchRyder> Truthfully, I applied at the Enforcers first. They didn’t seem to think me qualified enough despite touring with them for four years overseas, so I came over here. ::looks to her:: How about you? Why’d you join?
<TashaForge> Yeah.  He’s the Commander for the ‘forcers back home.  He just barely heard anything at all about it. Just that it was kinda trying to start. Told me I should check it out.
<JosieLyons> I was dismissed from the force for making a horrible error on the field.  Where did you go overseas?
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Oh wow!  So law enforcement runs in the family I see.
<TashaForge> Um…yeah you could say that.  Grandfather was in the military, then dad was in the military for a while, then he joined the Enforcers when him and my mom settled down and had us.
<TashaForge> Us being myself and my brother.
<FletchRyder> Afurica, near Mewataunie. ::rounding a corner on the outside:: If you don’t mind me asking, what sort of ‘error on the field?’
<JosieLyons> Well… ::blushes:: I sorta misfired and blew up Lt. Commander Steele’s sedan.  Buthewasn’tinit! Eh heh…
<TashaForge> ((<Josie>Someone was asking to many questions so I shot ‘em.  <Fletch>::erks. stops and exits through the nearest exit::))
<FletchRyder> ((lol!!))
<JosieLyons> I was in a Peacekeeper tank… no good with those but he forced me in one anyway so…
<JosieLyons> ((::dead!::))
<LizzieSelkirk> ((LOL))
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Sounds neat.  What does your mom do?
<TashaForge> She’s a District Attorney. ::sips coffee::
<FletchRyder> ::eyes her sidelongly in amusement:: Sorry to hear that. ::that she misfired or that Steele wasn’t in the car? the world may never know..::
<LeoSK> ::nods and listens::
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<TashaForge> (hey matt!))
<LizzieSelkirk> ((Lo!))
<FletchRyder> ((Hello, Matt!))
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Ah so in a way she helps out your father. ::smiles:: What about you, Leo? How did you find out about this place?
<JosieLyons> ((Hey Matt!))
<Enforcers> ((heyas))
<JosieLyons> ::XD:: Yeah… well… I was glad when I heard that this organization was starting up.  I don’t want to leave the city and I didn’t want to leave law enforcement either, so this was the best choice.
* JosieLyons sets mode: +o Enforcers
<JosieLyons> ((yer slackin’ off, LS! -g-))
<LizzieSelkirk> ((I beg forgiveness! ;_; ))
<TashaForge> ((Don’t make us take away the halloween candy! XD))
<FletchRyder> ::nods:: Maybe it’ll turn out to be a good thing in the end. ::breath noticably a bit heavier as they round another bend::
<LizzieSelkirk> ((Nuuuuuu!))
<JosieLyons> I hope so.  Things sure are… handled different around here.
<TashaForge> :looks to Leo for his answer::
<LeoSK> Uhm…I was kinda allways interested in this line of work…::shrugs::  Enforcers seemed so..daunting..
<FletchRyder> I’ve noticed that a bit myself. Nothing like the army, but I wouldn’t suspect any civil law enforcement agency to be as strict as all that.
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Daunting? ::finishes pie. gets another cup of coffee:: What do you mean?
<JosieLyons> ::chuckles:: No.  I’d like to see a less casual environment here though.  Of course I’ve always been one for organization and formalities I suppose.
<LizzieSelkirk> ::has not died! It’s too early for that ;D Is heading into the city again, thinking she might look for a more permanent place to stay, or at least get some storable food. Or whatever comes up::
<LeoSK> Just such a big organization…So many kats…
<FletchRyder> ::nods:: That’s understandable. A tight ship is an efficient one.
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Yeah… I suppose some kats would fell lost there.
<JosieLyons> Exactly. ::smiles at that::
<LeoSK> I’m one…Heh!  ::chuckles a bit::
<TashaForge> ::nods:: Enforcers are more militaristic in some ways too than the MBI seems to be.  Enforcers are more about formality and such. Seems our Captain here don’t care about it at all.
<Enforcers> ((<Jason Korat> :: shows up to work without a shirt and barefoot, half-shaven face and smelling of cheeseburgers :: <Trina> I’m glad you at least wore that much today. ))
<LizzieSelkirk> ((*DIES*))
<JosieLyons> <Lex> ::nods:: Or his sister the lieutenant. ::or even the director! but Lex hasn’t met/seen him::
<JosieLyons> ((::DIIES::))
<FletchRyder> Would you consider what we’re doing now as being too casual?
<FletchRyder> ((lol!!))
<JosieLyons> That depends.
<TashaForge> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<FletchRyder> How so? ::huff, puff::
<Enforcers> ((<Jason> You wanna know a secret? There is no director. I made him up to be the fallguy in case things got really bad. He’s really this canary right here :: draws back a curtain :: <Bird-Cage> :: is empty :: <Jason> Oh no! ))
<TashaForge> I kinda like it myself.  Its more relaxed.  I don’t feel as pushed to do things. If I goof up, I don’t feel like I’m gonna get kicked out…though I plan to not test that theory.
<LizzieSelkirk> ((*DEAD*!!!))
<TashaForge> ((::DEAD!:))
<LeoSK> ((XD!!))
<FletchRyder> ((lol!! <Jason> The dirty bird flew the coop!))
<JosieLyons> Well, are you off duty right now?  I’m not due for it for another half an hour.
<LeoSK> Don’t seem like we’d get killed for having one shoe less shiney than the other?  ::chuckles::
<TashaForge> ::laughs:: exactly.
<JosieLyons> ((::dies!:: Jase took lessons from Mr. Burns!))
<FletchRyder> Yes, I’m off duty for another 30 minutes as well.
<JosieLyons> Well there you go.  Of course, if one’s on duty but not on patrol and doesn’t have paperwork to finish, this wouldn’t be so casual either.
<JosieLyons> <Lex>::giggles:: Oh I don’t think they’re THAT bad over there… though that Commander Feral may be.  He’s always been such a stiff.  ::quietly:: And a grump too.
<LeoSK> He certainly seemed that way on the news…
<FletchRyder> Your reasoning seems well thought out, Lyons.
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Well he is in person too.  Even more so when doing his job.
<JosieLyons> Well thank you.
<TashaForge> I’ve only seen him on the news. Never on the job.
<Enforcers> :: abruptly down the nearest street, several patrol cars zoom by with lights and sirens blaring. ::
<FletchRyder> ::runs in silence at the moment::
<JosieLyons> ::ears perk hearing sirens et al:: … hmm… sounds like there’s a crisis somewhere.
<LeoSK> Dunno if I’d wanna meet teh guy in person…heh!
<LizzieSelkirk> ::hears sirens going off, ducks off to the side, still listening/watching::
<JosieLyons> <Lex> I’ve seen him a few times on and off duty up close myself. ::hears sirens:: Wonder what that’s all about? ::glances at window::
<TashaForge> ::glances out window as well:: Yeah…::snorts:: Prolly a sale at the donut shoppe.
<FletchRyder> ::abruptly halts, breathing a bit heavily:: Maybe we should check the scanners.
<Enforcers> :: others cars zoom by as well, all heading in the same direction ::
<JosieLyons> ::nods:: Good idea. ::heads for gym doors::
<LeoSK> Well…That looks unencouraging…::ears flatten::
<LizzieSelkirk> <What’s going on?> ::hasn’t heard many sirens in her time here, if any. Of course, she wasn’t always in the right place, but is still surprised::
<JosieLyons> <Lex> ::giggles:: I dunno… hmm… hey there’s a television in here.  Maybe there’s a report of it on the news? ::gets up, turns on TV to news station::
<JosieLyons> ::grabs up her half full bottle of water and a towel along the way::
<FletchRyder> ::follows her out quickly::
<TashaForge> ::looks to TV::
<JosieLyons> Wonder where the scanners would even be here…
<Enforcers> <Television> “…if you’re just now tuning in, this is Ann Gora with Kat’s Eye News, live on the scene here at Megakat Biochemcial where- :: pauses, as an explosion is heard off-camera. Feed is lost :: ”
<JosieLyons> ::heading to breakroom XD::
<JosieLyons> <Lex>::eyes widen at that. turns and looks at the others:: Think we should go help?
<FletchRyder> I’m afraid I don’t know myself. Maybe in the- ::pauses, ears picking up the television set in the breakroom::
<TashaForge> ::blinks:: Um..whoa…maybe so…
<LeoSK> That sounds like a good idea…::nods::  The biochem plant though?  wonder why…
<JosieLyons> ::peers in there:: You all heading out on this?
<TashaForge> ::gets up:: yeah.  I think so.  ::digs out keys to her car::
<JosieLyons> We’ll be there soon.  Gotta change first. ::grins at Fletch, heads off to locker room!::
<JosieLyons> <Lex>::goes over to Tasha and Leo:: We taking your car, Forge?
<TashaForge> ::Grins:: If you dare then sure. If not, I”ll see you guys when you eventually get there.
<LeoSK> Err..Your call, lex.  ::chuckles::
<FletchRyder> ::nods at the action, and races for the lockeroom. dressed in uniform in a matter of seconds and waiting in the hall for Josie, keys drawn::
<JosieLyons> <Lex> If we dare? Oh psh.  Come on, lead the way to your car. ::hasn’t ridden with Tasha obviously ;D tho her driving never bothered Lex in other one XD::
<JosieLyons> ::dude! you have supa powahs! XD is out a minute after Fletch in uniform:: Ready?
<Enforcers> <Megakat Biochemical> :: is a scene of chaos as Enforcers do their best to seal off the perimeter, but the building is on fire in parts and scattered debris is about ::
<TashaForge> ::bwhahahahaha!  heads out the door quickly!  gets in car and starts it up! in her beloved mustang again! XD::
<FletchRyder> Yeah, c’mon. ::jogs down hallway towards parking lot and heads for his black Charger::
<JosieLyons> ::gets in car too! buckles up!::
<JosieLyons> ::hurries after him, when reaches his car, gets on in and buckles up::
<TashaForge> ::wanna race, Fletch? XD::
<JosieLyons> ((first was Lex^))
<LeoSK> ::follows after!::
<LizzieSelkirk> ::looks in the direction the sirens go as they trail off. Knows she ought to avoid anything related to law enforcment, but . . . well, doesn’t have anywhere else to be at the moment, and is feeling morbid curiosity. Also figures that at least it’ll give her a direction to go, and she might find something on the way. Heads thataway!::
<FletchRyder> ::starts up his vehicle with a loud backfire, and emission of toxic black smoke, and squeals out of his parking stall, hot on the trail of Forge’s ‘Stang::
<TashaForge> ::When all are in peels out! weaving in and out of traffic quickly. hits her sirens and flashing headlights she’s had installed. :: If either of you feel the need to get sick, please refrain from doing so till the car has come to a complete stop and you have exited to a safe distance away. ::grins::
<FletchRyder> <Paw almighty, who’s driving that thing?> ::as he veers through traffic, relying on the Mustang’s sirens to clear the path of cars ahead::
<TashaForge> ((LOL! Fletch!))
<LeoSK> ::sits there…chuckling::  Mm..fast!
<JosieLyons> ::blinks:: I think you might need to have this looked at, Ryder.
<JosieLyons> <Lex> ::whoah! laughs:: I won’t get sick… I don’t think I’ve ever been in a car going this fast though.  Well save for that one year when daddy was late to a golf tournament and had the limo driver floor it.
<LizzieSelkirk> ::heads up the streets, following the sound. Decides against using this version of her teleporting: she’s only just learning about it, and is rather afraid of it::
<TashaForge> ::WHEEEEEE! weaving weaving! and not making a rug either! XD  speeds up more as they get to a clear section. laughs at Lex:: Oh really?  I’m a racer on the side so I love driving fast.
<FletchRyder> Yeah, it’s in need of some repair. At least it’s still street worthy. ::hits the breaks hard as they make a sharp turn:: For now.
<FletchRyder> ((^brakes, dur))
<JosieLyons> <Lex> And it shows!
<JosieLyons> ::erk! glad she’s wearing her seatbelt:: Provided we don’t wreck first.  ::smirks::
<TashaForge> ::barely taps breaks as they go around the cure. more like hits brakes, then gasses it to straighten it out! speeds down the street!::  Hey, it definitly helps in this line of work.
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<LizzieSelkirk> ((Oh dear.))
<FletchRyder> Nervous? ::glances at her quickly with almost a gleam in his eye, before returning them to the road::
<TashaForge> ((whu oh…not good))
<LizzieSelkirk> ((This cannot bode well for any of us.))
<JosieLyons> Frankly yes. ::XD::
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Very much so.
<LeoSK> ((uh oh.  c.c))
<TashaForge> ::just for fun while the enforcermun is away, gets up on the freeway and goes Faster!! XD  wheeee! hope Fletch can keep up XD:: I specialized in Driving Techniques in the Academy.
<JosieLyons> Kats alive, they’re going fast.
<JosieLyons> <Lex> Well… it’s good to know you’re trained at this! ::squeaks lol::
<FletchRyder> That they are. ::punches the accelerator, roaring his engine to life as it launches from the entrance ramp onto the freeway and slowly catches up with the other car, whizzing by other cars as if they were standing still::
<TashaForge> I wouldn’t be doing it if I weren’t. ::winks. weaves around some cars. notes Fletch in her mirror:: Looks like someone else knows how to handle a car too.
<LeoSK> Good lord..I can see you enjoy this…!
<LizzieSelkirk> ((Do you think he’s coming back?))
<TashaForge> ((maybe..if he can get around his universitys stuff prolly. I figure thats what it is))
<LizzieSelkirk> ((Makes sense.))
<FletchRyder> ::blinks, suddenly seeing an orange construction sign whiz by:: <Uh oh.> Did you catch what that sign said?
<JosieLyons> ((He’s on AIM, told me Hopster (program he’s using to get into Ace) jus suddenly went offline for maintence. Not sure how long it’ll be.  Hopefully soon))
<LizzieSelkirk> ((Oh dear.))
<FletchRyder> ((Nutso))
<TashaForge> ((if not we can just pause later wherever and pick up a night when he can come back in))
<LizzieSelkirk> ((::nods::))
<TashaForge> ::grins at leo:: I do! Its rather exhilarating, don’t you think?
<JosieLyons> ((yeah ::noddles::))
<JosieLyons> ::plastered against seat XD quiet::
<JosieLyons> ::shakes head no::
<FletchRyder> Hear comes another one. ::points it out, trying to move into the inside lane to give her a better chance of catching what it says::
<FletchRyder> ((^Here.. ugh, homonyms))
<LizzieSelkirk> ((Heh, it could work the other way too, in an old-fashioned sort of declaration X) ))
<JosieLyons> ::what does it say?::
<LeoSK> ::Nods::  I kinda like it!
<FletchRyder> <Sign> “Right Lane Closed Ahead” ::and sure enough, in the near horizon, a build up slower moving traffic can be seen::
<TashaForge> ::Bwhahahahaha! Ladies and Kittens, hold onto your seats XD:
<LizzieSelkirk> ::going on the sidewalks, isn’t having as much of a problem with traffic, but *is* on foot. Oddly enough, how fast she reaches the scene depends on the forces that control said scene! How strange it is x) ::
<JosieLyons> ((Matt says he thinks this is it for his rpging for tonight))
<LizzieSelkirk> ((Ah, okay. Do we want to pause, then?))
<JosieLyons> ((I think so))
<TashaForge> ((whatever is good for me. we can have them get held up in traffic))
<JosieLyons> Right lane closed…
<FletchRyder> ((Ah well, sounds good. If I’m not around for the next session, Josie can arrive on the scene.))
<JosieLyons> ((alrighty ^_^))
<JosieLyons> 12 RPG Pause!