2006-02-03

<Dr_Greenbox> 4 SMACK ON DA BUTTON!

<Dr_Greenbox> ::mun is hyper tonight. lol that is skerry thing -g-::

<JasonKorat> ((No sugar for you! XD))

<TessieReed> ::jez it is!! lol!::

<StormcrowMerle> ::mun waves finger. Evil! Eeeeeevil!::

<TessieReed> ::hrm..so..issa…in one of the compy’s running system’s checkups and such on them for her daddums::

<Dr_Greenbox> ::is it the same day? next? both? can play a few more if anyone needs. mun apologizes to Matt as she didn’t see his Jack Spinner line while the game was going but when went over the logs. X_x knows Prot was talking with McGrath but they exist out of time anyway so uh… yeah::

<TessieReed> <Tasha>::issa around if needed::

<JasonKorat> ::is frowning at a note from Mark who got a note from Trina asking about demotion. Yes, the mun decided to do this. It’s bad enough she has two characters as superiors, but three? Too many, mun says. So mun will only leave Jason as the “boss man to go to” since she doesn’t RP Mark as much. Hoi!::

<StormcrowMerle> ::is in the Greenbox apartment, most likely. Not eager to go anyplace else for the moment.::

<Dr_Greenbox> ::at the apartment still too. been thinking for awhile. staring at that orb lol wants to examine it, wants Tessie to examine it:: You think it’s safe to call the MBI?

* _Matt_ is now known as McGrath

<TessieReed> ::wants to examine it too! just ask daddums and I shall examine!::

<StormcrowMerle> ::shrugs:: I think it’s worth a try. It’s been over twenty-four hours, at least.

<Dr_Greenbox> ::nods. gets up and takes up his phone. goes over and hands it to her. cordless of course:: Here. ::smiles::

<StormcrowMerle> ::takes the phone:; Thanks. ::dials up zee number!::

<McGrath> :: more than likely still continuing his conversation with Protocol ::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol> ::not sure what was last said between them lol:: You know… if you want “GOOD” help, perhaps you should look up your past self here. If he’s arrived yet from the previous future.

<JasonKorat> ::answers the phone:: Megakat Bureau, this is Captain Korat.

<Dr_Greenbox> ((Can you imagine two McGraths? XD))

<StormcrowMerle> Captain, this is Stormcrow Merle. ::low voice::

<TessieReed> ((Thats just….scary))

<StormcrowMerle> ((Yikes.))

<JasonKorat> Merle? Where are you? Are you alright?

<Dr_Greenbox> ::sits back down in a chair nearby and listens to her end of the convo::

<McGrath> It doesn’t work that way. Not for me.

<TessieReed> ::zaps outta the computer now, going solid before walking into the living room. perks ears at Merle, going to sit by her dad::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol> Why not? ::folds arms::

<Dr_Greenbox> ::smiles over at Tessie a moment then looks over casually to LS again, well her and the orb really::

<StormcrowMerle> I’m fine for the moment. I got some help from McGrath, but I don’t know if it’s safe to say any more beyond that. Has there been any sign of Spinner?

<JasonKorat> ((<McGrath> Cuz’ he’s young and naive and is still a wimp. I, on the other hand, am much more experience, pumped up and much cooler looking as I am rugged. <Protocol> What?! <McG> Women loved rugged men. <Protocol> No they don’t! Driver wasnt’ like that and I loved him! <McG> Poor shmuck.))

<StormcrowMerle> ((LOL))

<TessieReed> ((::DEAD!::))

<JasonKorat> ;:frowns at that, then shakes his head:: he hasn’t shown his ugly mug since you left, so no.

<Dr_Greenbox> ((::DIES!::))

<StormcrowMerle> ::breathes a sigh:: I hope that’s a good sign. I got some research on why he’s after me, and, well . . . ::tells him about the terrorism charges against her::

<JasonKorat> What?!

<StormcrowMerle> None of which is true, I swear!

<JasonKorat> I know it’s not. Look, stay where you are. I’m gonna make sure this whole thing is straightened out. You got that?

<StormcrowMerle> I got that, but what are you going to do?

<McGrath> My quantum signature has been… reserved, in a sense. I co-exist within the current timeline, and experience the passing of time as anyone here would. This is due to an artificial state of dimensional flux that I, and now you yourself, exist in. This is the key to preventing our erasure from the space time continuum due to things we do in the “present.”

<JasonKorat> I don’t know yet, but I’ll think of something. Just stay put, alright?

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol> Well then I don’t know whot to tell you then, McGrath. But I’m not changing my mind. I’ll ease your struggle and everyone elses by obliterating the blasted planet and putting us all out of our misery. I’m helping Rilth.

<StormcrowMerle> I will, sir. And I’ll let you know if anything comes up.

<JasonKorat> You do that. Be careful.

<StormcrowMerle> I will.

<JasonKorat> ::hangs up, huffs, thinkthinks of who he can contact::

<Dr_Greenbox> Well? ::looks at her curiously::

<StormcrowMerle> ::switches the phone off, hands it back:: There’s been no sign of Spinner, so I’m not sure what to do next. Captain Korat did say to stay put, though.

<TessieReed> :;smiles:: Then that is what you shall do. You can continue to stay here with us.

<JasonKorat> ::thinks, gives up. Calls Ann to see what she can give him::

<McGrath> Rilth’s goal isn’t to obliterate this planet. If your goal of easing struggle is to aid him, you’ll find yourself subscribing to an all new rubric of struggle, administered by those less… nice than myself.

<StormcrowMerle> ::smiles a bit:: Thanks. ::thought it was safest not to mention their names::

<Dr_Greenbox> ::nods at that:: You should be safe here, provided that Spinner isn’t tapping the MBI.

<StormcrowMerle> ::blanches:: I hadn’t thought of that. Maybe next time I should call from a payphone. They can’t tap those, can they?

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol> But these intergalatic invaders have the technology TO obliterate the planet I’m sure.

<TessieReed> They can but it would do not good as you would leave that place

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann>::picks up phone:: You’ve got Gora. ::says is in her office, typing up something::

<JasonKorat> Hey, Gora. :tone of both joking and seriousness in his voice::

<StormcrowMerle> ::nods:: All right. I’ll remember that.

<McGrath> Then you’ll find yourself doubling your enemies, but then I suppose that thought doesn’t trouble you.

<StormcrowMerle> ::all her knowledge of phone-tapping and such comes from spy and action movies of questionable accuracy XD::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol>::laughs at that:: DOUBLING them? McGrath at this point EVERYONE is my enemy, some of them just do not realize it yet.

<McGrath> Does that list include yourself?

<Dr_Greenbox> ::smiles:: Should we perhaps look at that orb now…? ::like a kitten XD::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> ::smiles:: Hey Jase, what is it?

<TessieReed> ::smiles:: I think we should. I could figure out some important information about it.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol> ::smirks:: No. I’m the only one I can trust.

<StormcrowMerle> ::looks uneasy:: Um . . . ::thinks about it. Is going to be here for a while, she thinks, and does not plan on using her powers. Plus, they *are* hosting her at risk to themselves. Feels a bit obligated:: . . . Okay.

<JasonKorat> I need a huge favor. You think you can meet me somewhere? ::now sorta paranoid about tapping. xD::

<StormcrowMerle> ::holds out the orb reluctantly:: Just try not to break it.

<McGrath> :: approaches her, and places a hand on her shoulder :: Then maybe you shouldn’t betray that one your trust by succumbing to unwarranted suicidal resorts.

<McGrath> ((you^))

<TessieReed> I will be careful to preserve its integrity as I look it over. ::waits on Dr. G to take it::

<Dr_Greenbox> You can take a look at it first, Tessie. See if you can figure out what it’s made of, maybe who built it, what it’s running on…

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> Now…? ::glances at clock::

<JasonKorat> Only if you can. I can wait.

<TessieReed> ::nods:: you take it though. I am unable to hold it while I examine it. ::smiles::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol> ::looks at his hand on her shoulder oddly, then at him:: You didn’t seem to have a problem with it when I did it before to get YOU here. ::unfolds her arms to use a hand and move his arm away::

<JasonKorat> ((<Tessie> It’s running on Energizer. It just keeps going…. and going… and going… ::gets stuck in a loop:: and going… and going…. @_@))

<TessieReed> ((::DIIIES!::))

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> Well… hmm. ::finishes up something. saves it:: Do you just need to talk? I’ve got over an hour.

<McGrath> :: lets hand be brushed away :: You were too stubborn to die, and I, too confident in my abilitiy.

<JasonKorat> Yeah, pretty much.

<StormcrowMerle> ((LOL!))

<Dr_Greenbox> Oh. ::chuckles:: I’m sorry. ::takes the orb from Stormcrow:: I’m still not quite used to how you operate completely. ::holds it gently… finds it similar to how Zed was at first::

<TessieReed> ::smiles:: that is quite alright. ::stands and goes acoherant. tries to zappy into it unless its blocked or something::

<McGrath> <Orb> :: begins to glow orange ::

<StormcrowMerle> ::watches anxiously::

<StormcrowMerle> ::blinks:: What’s it doing?

<TessieReed> ::did she get into it or did it block her?::

<McGrath> <Orb> :: ceases to glow orange, revealing it to be heavily blackened. Abruptly crumbles into ash ::

<McGrath> <Orb> :: likely Cyberkat free XD ::

<StormcrowMerle> ::cries out in horror:: No!!

<Dr_Greenbox> ::blinks at it as well as the ashes fall into his lap. gasps at that!:: Tessie, you alright?

<TessieReed> ::guess not! lol! cringes as she steps back, going solid again. frowning:: oh dear…I am so sorry, Miss Stormcrow. I..do not understand what happened.

<TessieReed> yes I am find, Dad.

<StormcrowMerle> ::stares at the ashes in horror, wringing her hands:: Oh no, no no no . . .

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol> ::looks at him hard:: I’m not going to be a tool for you anymore, McGrath. I’m sick of being used.

<JasonKorat> ((Protocol> My head still hurts from all the times you’ve tried using me as a hammer! ><))

<Dr_Greenbox> ((::DIES!:: <Protocol> Not to mention a hacksaw.))

<TessieReed> ((::DIIIES!::))

<StormcrowMerle> ((LOL))

<JasonKorat> ((<Protocol> I have to wear braces now, you jerk!))

<McGrath> :: turns around, walking a few steps away :: At least in that, we share a similarity. :: walks away ::

<TessieReed> I was not even able to properly merge with the object. It simply…disintegrated…

<TessieReed> ((LOL!))

<StormcrowMerle> ::tries to breathe deep to keep from hyperventilating:: What now?

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> Alright then. Where at? The usual diner?

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol>::grunts at that:: And just who is using you?

<JasonKorat> Yeah. I’m heading out right now. ::as he stands::

<Dr_Greenbox> ::looks at the ashes in his hands and sighs:: Get a dustpan… and a plastic baggie.

<TessieReed> ::nods and hurries to get both! bringing them both back:: Here dad. Will you try to analyze the ash to see about its composition?

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> See you then in five. ::hangs up and stands. rushes out of her office, quickly saying a “gotta go! be back later, possible story!” and jets to the elevators::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann>::uses that excuse lots XD doesn’t care if they believe her or not. They won’t fire her -g-::

<JasonKorat> ::heads down to his car after locking up, thinkthinks, checks underneath for any possible bugs XD::

<McGrath> :: turns around to face her, a minor distance away :: You should do what you came here to do.

<Dr_Greenbox> ::dumps out the ashes from his hands into the baggie, then tries to collect as much from his lap and the sofa there to put in the pan. will pour in baggie afterwards:: I can’t do that here, but someone might be able to… I hope.

* Kutlass has joined #mbi_sk

<Dr_Greenbox> ((Hey Kutlass!))

<Kutlass> ((Y’ello, everybody!))

<TessieReed> ((Hey Kutlass!))

<StormcrowMerle> Like who? ::biting lip:: <Maybe if I can find McGrath, he can get me another one.>

* StormcrowMerle sets mode: +o Kutlass

<StormcrowMerle> ((Lo!))

<JasonKorat> ((Heys, Kutlerz!))

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> ::gets in her car at studio lot, then heads out to that diner near Megakat U where she ‘n Jase always go::

<TessieReed> there are many scientists that could perhaps do such a test.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol> ::raises up her hand, electricity flickers ’round her fingers as she slowly forms an energy orb. stands there silently with it though, staring at him::

<JasonKorat> ::finds something near the engine, frowns, finds a little beeping bug:: <You people need more hobbies.> ::checks both ways, rushes to implant said bug on the back of a moving van, then jogs back to his car. <Have fun in Katskill.> ::smirk, gets in, drives to diner::

<Dr_Greenbox> ::nods:: Like at the Enforcers. Maybe I can get a guy at Puma-Dyne to look at it.

<StormcrowMerle> ::flinches suddenly at that name, remembering the saucer-robots:: I’m not sure it’s a good idea to get Puma-Dyne involved right now.

<Dr_Greenbox> ((<Jase>::puts the bug in Hertz’ car:: <Hertz>::leads the NSA into a whirlwind of traffic “accidents”::))

<JasonKorat> ((::SOOOOOODEAD!!::))

<TessieReed> Why not? That is where dad works. It is a good place.

<TessieReed> ((::SOOOOOOODEAD!::))

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann>::is already inside the diner having a cup of coffee at a booth, waiting for Jase::

<McGrath> :: remains silent, seemingly waiting, almost expectantly ::

<Kutlass> ((lol!!))

<Dr_Greenbox> No one will say anything if I ask them not to.

<JasonKorat> ::jogs inside, waves to her, heads over there::

<StormcrowMerle> I’m sure it is but . . . well, I *am* trying to keep undercover, and Spinner might be looking . . .

<StormcrowMerle> ::tries to think of a good excuse, failing::

<TessieReed> we can ensure no paperwork on this is done. So there is no way for him to trace it.

<StormcrowMerle> ::gulps:: Okay. Maybe if you don’t tell them where you found it.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol> ::closes her hand and the energyball absorbs back into it:: Just stay out of my way. ::goes acoherent:: Enjoy what time you have now. Take a vacation to Anakata and maybe see some sights you’ve never had the chance to.

<McGrath> I’ll consider it.

<StormcrowMerle> ::better yet, come visit me and bring me another shiny happy ball!::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann>::smiles and waves him over in return:: Hey. So what’s this about?

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol>::zaps into a nearby powerline, making way back to the desert base::

<TessieReed> We will not. ::frowns again:: I am so very sorry, Miss Stormcrow. I did not mean to destroy it.

<StormcrowMerle> ::low sigh:: It’s okay. None of us knew what would happen.

<JasonKorat> Hey. :sits next to her and hugs her, slipping a note in front of her lest people are hearing his convo, too. Paranoia Kaaaaaat!::

<Dr_Greenbox> ::stands now:: I’ll go see if I can get ahold of someone to analyze this. ::takes up the phone where LS had laid it and dials up Puma-Dyne, setting the bag down on the table::

<McGrath> :: pulls hood of hoodie over his head, and leaves the area :: <That Warehouse> :: behind him, can be seen glowing a bright orange, and then turning to ash, blowing away in the breeze of MKC ::

* McGrath is now known as Jack_Spinner

<Dr_Greenbox> ::blinks at that hug, noting the note, and takes it:: Jase? What’s the matter? ::worried. opens the paper and looks at it, what it say?::

<Dr_Greenbox> <ANN!>^

<Jack_Spinner> :: having since arrived at that DK conference early, looks at his watch. ::

<Dr_Greenbox> ((ain’t even midnight…. and the typo creeplings have come for me already.))

<Dr_Greenbox> ::moves from the two girls to talk inna kitchen::

<JasonKorat> <Note> Pretend we’re talking about something else. Anything. Write back any answer you have. What do you know about Jack Spinner? <Jason> Just a little tired, that’s all. ::smiles, now sits in front of her on the table::

<TessieReed> ::takes a seat on the sofa and smiles:: do not worry. Dad is really smart. He can figure something out.

<StormcrowMerle> I certainly hope so. ::pulls her knees up and rests her chin on them::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat>::presumably arrives then with a batch of creeplings:: Ah, Spinner. You’re early.

<TessieReed> I will help keep this Jack Spinner away. Or I will carry you to a safe location should he show up.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann>::blinks, and looks up at him:: Well I wouldn’t know anything about being tired. ::tears up note into tiny pieces, drops them into empty glass of water::

<Dr_Greenbox> ((… near empty glass^))

<StormcrowMerle> ::sighs:: Thank you, Tessie. But I don’t know where safe locations are anymore.

<Jack_Spinner> ((<Ann> :: then drinks, and digests. Will reassemble the message later ::))

<JasonKorat> ::chuckles:: How you keep a straight face on when giving those broadcasts, I’ll never know. I must know your secret.

<Dr_Greenbox> ((::DEAD::))

<JasonKorat> ((::dies!:))

<StormcrowMerle> Sometimes I think I’ll always be on the run from something.

<StormcrowMerle> ((LOL!!!))

<TessieReed> I have the ability to tap the GPS system so I can find multiple safe locations.

<TessieReed> ::frowns:: I feel the same too, sometimes.

<TessieReed> ((::DIIIIES!::))

<StormcrowMerle> ::wry chuckle:: Maybe we should run off together and start our own country. Then we can come back with diplomatic immunity.

<TessieReed> ::looks at her oddly:: That would be quite impossible. We do not have the funds, nor is there a place left on Felinus that does not already have some form of a leader.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> Years of practice… ::ponders:: I haven’t been able to find that other watch you are looking for, but I will look for you still if you’d like. ::nods to the glass::

<Jack_Spinner> Just keeping a schedule. There are many things to discuss, after all.

<StormcrowMerle> . . . That was a joke. But I guess this isn’t the time for jokes.

<TessieReed> ::blinks:: oh….I did not get it then I suppose. Dad tries to tell me jokes and I typically do not understand them.

<Dr_Greenbox> ::goes back into the livingroom after hanging up:: There’s someone who can check the composition of this ash for me. Told him I found it at work and was just curious to what it could’ve been.

<StormcrowMerle> ::shrugs:: You have to hang around in the culture for a while to understand most jokes. You’ll learn.

<JasonKorat> ::nods:; Well, maybe we can go together?

<StormcrowMerle> ::looks up:: Well, that sounds safe enough. When can he look at it?

<TessieReed> I suppose so. ::then looks to Dr. G:: I do hope they are able to tell.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> Indeed. ::goes over to where some chairs are set up at a table. takes a seat, motions for him to sit across from himself::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> I’ve got some things to finish at the office but afterwards we can go.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> Or we can look there.

<Dr_Greenbox> He said I could drop it off today, but he wouldn’t get a chance at it until the morning.

<Jack_Spinner> :: takes appropriate seat :: This secret collusion between the agency and your… empire, is becoming very difficult to maintain. Our recent activities have drawn too much public and legal attention. This most recent incident with the pyrokenetic is a prime example.

<StormcrowMerle> ::nods::

<JasonKorat> Let’s try afterwards. I wouldn’t want to get in the way of your work over something silly like that.

<TessieReed> In the meantime, I am sure you are safe here.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> Which is why you should have left her alone. We don’t need her, and she wasn’t aware of her strength… but now she most likely has been warned by this McGrath of yours. ::frowns. forgive mun if DK is knowing more than he is supposed to lol::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> ::smiles:: Nothing is ever silly where you’re concerned Jase.

<Dr_Greenbox> ::nods:: Right. And if not, Tessie can get you far away in no time.

<JasonKorat> You’re too nice. ::smiles back, gives her hands a small squeeze;:

<StormcrowMerle> All right. ::hugs her knees::

<Jack_Spinner> Her involvement with the MBI is too coincidental. If they don’t already know the situation, they will soon, and they’ll be able to use her against us. Rilth is- :: pauses as said individual enters the room :: … has informed us of the potential problem she poses to the alien technology he discovered.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann>::smiles even more at the hand squeeze:: I’ll make sure that you find that other watch, no matter how much we need to look for it. Someone has to be selling one online.

<Jack_Spinner> <Rilth> :: remains standing off to the side after he enters the room ::

<TessieReed> You will be kept safe. do not worry about that. ::warm smile at her::

<Dr_Greenbox> You… want something else to eat? We can make up sundaes. ::offers a warm smile::

<StormcrowMerle> ::raises brows:: Strawberry?

<TessieReed> ::grins:: oooo I want a sundae!

<JasonKorat> ::chuckles:: If not, then it’s probably not the one I’m looking for.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat>::looks over at Rilth:: What problem is this exactly?

<Dr_Greenbox> I think we have some neopolitian in the freezer. C’mon. ::motions for them to go with him into the kitchen::

<StormcrowMerle> ::perks up a bit:: Even better. ::goes with!::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> We’ll see. Anything else new with you?

<TessieReed> ::gets up quickly to go, hurring along at his side like a kit::

<JasonKorat> Other than Trina asking to be demoted, nothing much. ::rolling his eyes good naturedly::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> She’s what? ::surprised::

<Jack_Spinner> <Rilth> She possesses certain traits that allow her to nullify and even disrupt the alien technology. Obviously the individual who Agent Spinner has been at odds with has decided to exploit this.

<Dr_Greenbox> ::enters kitchen:: Get out the bowls please, Tessie. I’ll have some too. ::grins as he opens freezer.:: Ah yes, just enough for the three of us I think. ::sets carton of icecream on counter. gets out fudge, container of chopped nuts, whip cream inna can and small jar of cherries::

<JasonKorat> Yeah… ‘Ccording to Mark she wasn’t feeling too comfortable with the position. I’ll probably get more detail outta her later.

<StormcrowMerle> ::looks at the condiments and feels better::

<TessieReed> ::nods:: okay, dad. ::goes and gets out the bowls, and some spoons too. sets them out for him:: Dad makes the best sundaes.

<StormcrowMerle> Really? I guess I’m not *completely* cursed, then. ::small smile::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> Where is she now?

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> I see. Well I hope she’s happy in whatever she decides.

<Dr_Greenbox> ::laughs a bit:: Well it doesn’t involve any cooking.

<Dr_Greenbox> No chance in messing them up. ::scooping out them icecream:: What flavor? Or you want a little of each? ::to Stormcrow first::

<Jack_Spinner> We don’t know. We believe that he may have aided in her escape. The strange thing is, we detected similar signals of the etherial technology that you provided us. <Rilth> Coincidence.

<TessieReed> ::smiles:: He makes these for me when I am feeling sad…Isn’t that the correct word for that emotion, dad?

<StormcrowMerle> A little of each sounds just fine, thanks.

<JasonKorat> Yeah. What about you?

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> I can’t believe you LOST her! She’s just a child! ::grumps:: What etheral technology? Cyberdemons you mean?

<Dr_Greenbox> ::smiles:: Yes it is, Tessie. ::scoops out a scoop of each flavor, puts in LS’s bowl and takes up Tessie’s waiting for her request::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> Just busy as can be. New year bringing in new stories.

<StormcrowMerle> Thanks. ::takes her bowl and begins dressing it, using pretty much everything available::

<JasonKorat> Which is good news for you, huh? ::as he sups on water::

<Jack_Spinner> As you know, Rilth has been mutually providing us with the technology to carry out our plans on the grounds that we both grant him a certain levels of immunity, both in the legitimate and illigitamate settings he partakes in. It would seem that he has either been providing technology to someone else, or he has not fully explained everything.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann>::laughs a little and smiles:: Yes, for me.

<StormcrowMerle> ((brb!))

<Dr_Greenbox> ((ok!))

<Jack_Spinner> <Rilth> :: has indeed kept from saying anything that needn’t be said, such as his involvement with McGrath for instance ::

<TessieReed> Vanilla and Chocolate. ::smileing::

<Jack_Spinner> :: has likewise kept secrets, such as his knowledge of the Latifrons, but does not know about Rilth’s true origins ::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat>::eyes Rilth:: Well which is it then, Rilth? Leaving out details I need to be aware of or are you giving someone else this technology… or technology that can thwart what’s already been given to me? I want to create a second batch of cyberdemons, but I won’t waste the time or coding if they’ll be worthless and full of weaknesses.

<JasonKorat> Well, just be careful out there, alright?

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> I’ve already had TWO failures already.

<Dr_Greenbox> ::nods and does so! gives her a scoop of each and then a scoop with both there in the same one. divvies out the rest to himself in a bowl. puts on the toppings for Tessie and then himself::

<TessieReed> ::hey! I’m not a total failure!::

<Dr_Greenbox> ((er – one of those alreadys.))

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> The same to you, Jase… ::worried tone:: You’re the one in the dangerous line of work dealing with dangerous individuals.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat>::yes you are, you big ol’ glitch XD::

<StormcrowMerle> ((back!))

<TessieReed> ((WB!))

<TessieReed> :: ;_; You big meanie! ::

<TessieReed> ::I will come destroy your computers one day with my bad virus!!::

<StormcrowMerle> <LS’s Sundae> ::quite heavily slopped, as she finally gets to take advantage of being able to eat whatever she wants X) ::

<Dr_Greenbox> ((wb!))

<JasonKorat> And, you’re the one interviewing them. ::smirk::

<TessieReed> ::takes her sundae and goes to the living room to dig in! :: mmm..this is good as always dad.

<JasonKorat> ((WB!))

<StormcrowMerle> ((ty!))

<StormcrowMerle> ::takes some bites as she goes to sit as well:: Mmm! You *do* make great sundaes, Dr.

<Jack_Spinner> <Rilth> I assure you, I have no involvement with this rogue agent of the NSA’s. As far as I am concerned, it’s an internal matter that should have been handled internally by individuals such as Agent Spinner. As for the technology, there may be another source, similar to my extraterrestrial lead, that has been discovered. As for weaknesses in the technology, those can only be discovered by testing on the girl in question.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> ::chuckles at that and finishes her coffee:: You want to come with me to the office now and wait or you heading back to work for now?

<Dr_Greenbox> Well you made that one yourself technically, Elizabeth. ::laughs a little as he sits down with his own in the living room::

<StormcrowMerle> Yes, but you provided the means. ::takes a large bite::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> Then FIND her. Send out a few of my cyberdemons at the base if you have to.

<TessieReed> ::eating up she is! loafs her sundaes!::

<JasonKorat> I better head back, but I’ll give you a call later. ::as he stands and leaves a tip on the table;:

<Dr_Greenbox> ::shrugs at that and munches up his own sundae. thinking over things, mainly that ash. stares at the baggie of it on the table still::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> Maw… alright then. ::smiles and stands. goes over and gives him a tight hug::

<TessieReed> Is something wrong, dad? ::notes him staring::

<Jack_Spinner> <Rilth> Certainly. :: has just the perfect one in mind ::

<JasonKorat> ::hugs her back just as tight:: I gotta take you out to dinner sometime.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> ::looks now at Spinner:: Have you been back to the MBI to interrogate the agents and see if she’s returned or if they are harboring her somewhere?

<Dr_Greenbox> Hmm? Oh… ::chuckles a little:: Just thinking about all of this is all.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> Yes you do. ::smiles and leans back from him:: Shame we’re both so busy… let me know when your next night off is, Jase. I’ll take off if I’m working.

<Jack_Spinner> There are certain… PR considerations to take into account. During the process of recovering certain items from local media we’ve had heavy local opposition from nearly every city agency, the MBI most noteably. Further harassment of them this soon and this early could lead to counter investigation that would force us to sever our dealings.

<TessieReed> Perhaps you should take that ash on to the lab so you will stop thinking of it then.

<JasonKorat> ::chuckles:: You got it. I’ll see you later, Annie. And, thanks.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> Very well then. I’ll look into it myself with my informant there. Just make sure McGrath stays out of my affairs, Spinner. Things are going too smoothly to be ruined now by some temporal castaway and a little kitten. ::slight growl::

<Jack_Spinner> There is a way to speed things up.

<Jack_Spinner> <Rilth> :: listening :

<Dr_Greenbox> ::smiles at her:: Perhaps I should… ::finishes up his sundae and stands:: You girls will be alright while I’m gone? You need anything Elizabeth?

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> … go on.

<TessieReed> I will be fine, dad. You be careful.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann> Anytime, Jase. ::kisses him on the cheek::

<StormcrowMerle> ::shakes head:: No, I’m fine.

<JasonKorat> ::blinkies! Did not expect that. XD, blushes and grins at her:: See you later. ::heads to car inna daze::

<Jack_Spinner> The media and the Enforcers are heavily reactionary, willing to forgo whatever it is their attentions are on if say… a city-wide crisis were to be instigated by a well known public enemy. During this time, there would be little attention given to interogations, arrests, or warrants regarding searches and seizure.

<Dr_Greenbox> Alright then. ::puts bowl in sink, washes paws then grabs up his coat. puts it on and takes up the baggie, putting it in his pocket:: Shouldn’t take me much more than an hour. Stay safe and remember the escape plan Tessie. Same as it is if Dark Kat were to come calling.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Ann>::smiles at him and heads out to her own car XD::

<TessieReed> ::nods:: I understand, dad. I will meet you at our safe location.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> And pray tell who do you have in mind for this public enemy?

<Dr_Greenbox> Good. ::smiles and heads out of the door, making sure it’s locked. goes out to his car, and soon is headed for Puma-Dyne::

<Jack_Spinner> In my humble opinion, I believe that to be more your jurisdiction than mine.

<TessieReed> ::looks at Stormcrow now:: so, what do you wish to do while he is away? we can watch TV if you like. Or play games.

<StormcrowMerle> ::finishing her sundae:: Watching TV sounds good. Do you have a favorite show? ::goes to put her bowl in the sink::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> ::ponders a moment:: Are you familiar with Madkat, Spinner?

<JasonKorat> ((And, Sage needs bed, bebbehs. Stupid morning class. ><; ::hugs all:: Nights!))

<Dr_Greenbox> ((maw ::huggles:: Night Sagey!))

<StormcrowMerle> ((GOodnight!))

<Jack_Spinner> ((nights))

<TessieReed> ::grins:: I do. ::grabs up remote and changes channels.:: I do believe it is on now. ::flips to Cartoon Network. XD turns on Tom and Jerry::

<TessieReed> ((Nights Sagey! ::huggles::))

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<Dr_Greenbox> ((LOL! <LS> … cartoons? How old are you again? <Tessie> Several months. ^_^ <LS> Oh. Well okay then. ::watches too::))

<Jack_Spinner> :: frowns :: I’ve read the Ringtail file. <Rilth> :: accesseses databases with a tilt of his head, and then returns :: The level of distraction would be optimal. Given his existing motives, his unpredictaable behaviour will be linked to a predictable series of events.

<TessieReed> ((::DIIIES!::))

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> ::smirks:: That, and he won’t be linked to me or anyone I may be using anytime soon.

<StormcrowMerle> ((LOL!!!))

<Jack_Spinner> :: is not happy about the selection, but will make do :: At your earliest descretion :: stands :: I need to report back to my team and report to them the neccesity of carrying out what needs to be done.

<StormcrowMerle> ::raises a brow at her choice, then shrugs:: Works for me. I guess a few laughs would be a good thing right now.

<TessieReed> You do not like cartoons? ::looking to her curiously::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat> Go on then. ::looks at Rilth:: And you get ahold of that girl, ASAP.

<Jack_Spinner> <Rilth> It will be done. :: disapears from sight ::

<Jack_Spinner> :: likewise departs ::

* Jack_Spinner is now known as Rilth

<StormcrowMerle> I like them. I just like other shows more. But since you’re hosting me, you get first pick. ::smiles, trying not to think about the loss of shiny happy ball::

<Rilth> :: makes his way back to the desert facility ::

<Dr_Greenbox> <Dark Kat>::sighs and stands as well, going off to plot EVIL -g-::

<Dr_Greenbox> ((<Dark Kat>::and order some Taco Bell. all this talk made him angry. anger leads to hunger. hunger leads to tacos. tacos leads to the fart side::))

<Rilth> ((::snorks::))

<StormcrowMerle> ((lol))

<TessieReed> Oh..if there is something you would rather watch then feel free to. Dad does not like them, but I do. I get up on weekends early to watch them before he is awake.

<TessieReed> ((::DEAD!::))

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol>::is there by the time Rilth arrives, working on ZE PLANS OF DOOM::

<TessieReed> ((<DK>::….the fart side leads to hairless minions::))

<Rilth> :: approahces Protocol :: There is a new mission I have for you.

<Dr_Greenbox> ((::DEAD ew XD::))

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol> And that is? ::scowling::

<Rilth> The capture of- :: pauses, noting something. Reaches out quickly and removes something from Protocol’s shoulder ::

<StormcrowMerle> ::chuckles:: I used to do that too. But really, it’s okay. My favorite show probably isn’t even on right now.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol>::blinks at that:: Whot is it?

<TessieReed> If you are sure. ::turns attention back to tv:: I did not find these till I came here to live with dad. Dark Kat did not let us watch TV except shows he deemed appropriate such as certain news broadcasts.

<StormcrowMerle> ::nods:: In that case, I think you’re more than entitled to pick the show. Make up for lost time.

<TessieReed> ::smiles:: I have all the time in the world so long as I do not get reformatted. There is no date that we are set to expire.

<StormcrowMerle> ::eyes widen a bit:: Wow, that must be nice.

<Rilth> :: points at something unseen he is holding, sending an electrical surge into it, causing a small metallic object, purple and alien looking, to appear :: Latifron technology. A tracking device, undetectable by a commong Cyberdemon’s capabilites.

<Dr_Greenbox> ((<Tessie> He had us tape his Soap Operas as well. Days of our Nine Lives was boring. I think Dark Kat admired the Stephano character as he kept coming back alive after they thought he was dead.))

<StormcrowMerle> ((LOL))

<TessieReed> ((LOL!!!))

<StormcrowMerle> Maybe after Tom & Jerry is over, we could check for my show. You might like it.

<Dr_Greenbox> <Protocol>::grits her teeth:: Why am I not surprised… I made sure to run a scan but… suppose then it was futle.

<TessieReed> Oh? what is your show?

<StormcrowMerle> It’s called Mystery Science Theater 3000. ::chuckles:: My mom and I used to watch it together and try to come up with our own quips.

<TessieReed> ::curious look:: Myster Science Theater 3000? What is it about?

* Dr_Greenbox is now known as Protocol

<Rilth> It is of no consequence. :: flashes a bubble of energy that incinerates the device :: I need you to find an Elizabeth Selkirk, capture her, and bring her here. Do so without attracting attention if possible.

<StormcrowMerle> Well . . . it’s sort of hard to explain. Basically, it’s about a kat and two robots who are trapped on a spaceship and forced to watch really bad movies. They make funny comments and jokes about the movies as they watch.

<Protocol> <Protocol>::raises brow:: Stormcrow…? Whot could you possibly want with her? She’s a kitten.

<Protocol> ::er lol no need to type my name twice XD::

<TessieReed> ::blinks:: would this perhaps help me with my understanding of humor?

<StormcrowMerle> It could, actually. If you have any trouble, I can help, also.

<Rilth> She needs to be examined so that certain weaknesses in current next generation Cyberdemon technology can be corrected.

<Protocol> <Protocol> She’s a pyrokenetic. A match later on but nothing compared to you I’m sure.

<TessieReed> ::smiles:: you would do that for me?

<Protocol> <Protocol>::then remembers, mun thinks McGrath told her of LS’s involvement? not sure::

<Rilth> She has been the recpient of certain… assistance.

<Rilth> <McGrath> :: mentioned LS’s role in vague detail ::

<Protocol> <Protocol> McGrath I assume… ::says flatly. goes acoherent::

<StormcrowMerle> Sure! The show’s a lot more fun to watch with someone else than alone.

<TessieReed> I see. Then let us see if it is on instead. I can watch this show anytime while I am alone. ::hands her the remote::

<Rilth> Do not underestimate her. It is only a matter of time until she realizes the amount of power she has inherited.

<StormcrowMerle> ::shrugs:: Okay. ::takes the remote and looks through channels:: Wow, we’re in luck! There’s an episode just starting.

<StormcrowMerle> ::hums along with the theme song XD::

<Protocol> Understood… ::curious she is. zaps into powerline and makes way off towards the MBI first to see if she’s there as she was years ago ’round this time::

<Rilth> :: goes back to his project at hand. Unbeknowst to Dark Kat, and most likely not known by Protocol yet, is his allocation of resources and Cyberdemons have been constructing more than just a mechanized army, but something more sinister… ::

<TessieReed> ::perks ears, listening to the song. curls up onna couch to watch::

<StormcrowMerle> <Episode> ::movie is something truly ridiculous about aliens, giant monsters, and zombies. Quips abound! Then again, those topics aren’t so ridiculous in MKC::

<Protocol> ::of course they are! -g- everyone’s out for themselves in this evil evil world. accesses information at a computer in the main computer room. not noting Matrix and not contacting Sypher. notes her hotel room, is that right? Goes to check there. hard to track her down but will find a way! XD::

<StormcrowMerle> ::it be a motel, but the idea is the same X) ::

<TessieReed> ::cringes some at said aliens, giant monsters and zombies. lol! is worse than Tasha, course has the mind of a kit at times too ::

<Rilth> ((<LS> If by hotel you mean motel, and by motel you mean public storage,.. ))

<Protocol> ((::DEAD::))

<TessieReed> ((::DEAD!::))

<StormcrowMerle> ((LOL))

<Protocol> ::contacts Rilth:: <I’m coming up empty, Rilth.>::says after some time::

<StormcrowMerle> ::notes the cringing:: Don’t worry, it’s all fake. And painfully so. Look, you can see the zipper on that one’s costume.

<TessieReed> ::blinks. looks closer now:: Costume? These..are kats in costume?

<Rilth> <You are more than capable. I’m certain you’ll discover her location soon enough>

<Rilth> ((<Monster Suit> :: unzips to reveal that it is in fact a real monster inside of it ::))

<StormcrowMerle> Of course. That one, ::points:: is a kat in a wetsuit and mask, and that one, ::points also:: is a short kat with a bucket on his head to make him look taller. <Movie> ::then shows the council of world leaders gathering to summon the one kat who can save them all . . . Santa Claws!::

<StormcrowMerle> ((LOL!))

<Protocol> <And how am I to do this? During this time she was a runaway and the MBI hadn’t reported her yet. She’s not been to work today despite being scheduled to.> ::doubts if she could find McGrath he’d tell her lol::

<TessieReed> ((LOL!!!!))

<Protocol> ((::busts up!::))

<TessieReed> ::smiles some:: Isn’t Santa Claws the one that comes to see all the good kits on Christmas eve?

<Rilth> <You could do what some of your compatriots have already done, and infiltrate the MBI>

<Protocol> <That will take too long. I need to help complete the project.>

<Rilth> <The project is on schedule. The girl is now your priority>

<StormcrowMerle> Normally, yes. But I guess he has to do *something* for the rest of the year. ::giggling as the robots say something very similar::

<TessieReed> :;smiles:: I suppose so. Though I thought he had to make toys the rest of the year.

<Protocol> <::contemplates:: How powerful is her energy level now? Is there a way for me to detect it?>

<Protocol> ::since Glitch can’t be traced any longer lol tho Prot don’t even know she’s with Stormcrow::

<StormcrowMerle> I think his elves handle that part. Unless they got a union or something. ::has gotten into a quippy mindset from watching the show XD::

<TessieReed> ::curious:: A union? What do you mean?

<Protocol> ((::laughing at Tessie gettin’ schooled about Santa XD::))

<Rilth> ((<Santa> Ho-Ho-Ho, That’s what sweatshop labor is for- <Santa’s Workshop> :: doors abruptly burst open :: <FBI> Santa Claws, you’re under arrest for unfair labor practices and the hiring of illegal immigrants! <Santa> They’re from the North Pole, and I pay them in pixie dust! <FBI> :: note the white powdery substance :: He’s got anthrax! :: open fire :: <Santa> Oh no you Ho-Ho-Ho don’t! :: pulls out a festively colored uzi and returns fire ::))

<StormcrowMerle> A worker’s union. Um, basically, it’s a sort of club that people in a particular job form, and they make rules that their bosses can’t pay them too little or make them work too hard; things like that.

<TessieReed> ::still believes in santa darn it! Only he no come see her this last year! DK said she was a bad kit ;_; ::

<StormcrowMerle> ::has only recently learned about unions herself in school X) ::

<TessieReed> ((::DIIIIIES!::))

<StormcrowMerle> ((*DIES*))

<TessieReed> Oh…perhaps we cyberkats should form a union then. Especially those with Dark Kat.

<Kutlass> ((Well, as great of a contribution I’ve made tonight, I’m afraid I’ll have to be taking off. XD Sorry I wasn’t productive tonight, guys.))

<StormcrowMerle> ::starts to laugh, then raises eyebrows:: That might not be a bad idea, actually.

<StormcrowMerle> ((‘Tis okay. Goodnight!))

<TessieReed> ((maww its okay. ::huggles:: Nights Kutlass!))

<Protocol> ((maw night Kutlass!))

<TessieReed> ::smiles:: you think so?

<Protocol> ((::DIES Rilth!::))

<Kutlass> ((Goodnight everyone!))

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<Rilth> :: uploads an application to Protocol’s mainframe, along with a list of frequencies :: <I’ve upgraded your construct. You are now able ot detect etherial energy, more commonly known as “magic.” Selkirk’s frequency has been transmitted. Should she use her powers enough, you will be able to detect her>

<StormcrowMerle> Well, I’m probably not the right person to talk to about this. You should ask your dad about it.

<TessieReed> Oh, alright. I shall ask him when he returns home then.

<StormcrowMerle> Okay. <Santa Claws> ::loads up his new rocket-propelled space sleigh with “gifts” for the aliens, and goes off to save the world::

<TessieReed> ::watches the show some more! maww loafs de Santa!::

<Protocol> <::recieves said application and information:: You can track magic…? ::impressed. didn’t think they’d be capable of doing that ever what with being of technology, science::>

<StormcrowMerle> <Space Sleigh> ::looks suspiciously like a paper-maiche work on strings ;) ::

<Rilth> <You think that your planet alone possesses such odditites?>

<TessieReed> I wonder if Santa Claws will come see me this year. I sure hope he does. I’m trying to be a real good girl so he will.

<StormcrowMerle> <Santa> ::during the battle:: “I’m here to eat candy canes and kick tail, and I’m all out of candy canes!”

<StormcrowMerle> ::smiles:: I’m sure he will.

<Protocol> ::moving along through the city’s powergrid and all, installed program and using it tuned for her frequency:: <I never considered the possibility of magic elsewhere in the universe.>

<TessieReed> Does he come see you?

<Rilth> <There is much in this universe to discover and obtain>

<StormcrowMerle> Uh . . . yeah, of course. He’s had to take the roundabout route last year, but he found me anyway. ::realizing Tessie is serious, decides not to be the one to tell her the truth of santa’s existence::

<Protocol> <Something I’m sure I will never be doing.>

<TessieReed> ::smiles:: Thats good. I hope he knows I’m here this year instead of at Dark Kat’s lair.

<StormcrowMerle> Of course he will. He sees you when you’re sleeping and knows when you’re awake, after all.

<TessieReed> OH! Yes! Like the song! I had forgotten about that.

<Rilth> :: does not respond ::

<Protocol> ((::laughs:: <Tessie> Santa isn’t real? Does not compute! <LS> Oh come on! You can do the math! Check the facts! Ain’t no way he could pull that off in one night with so many kats.))

<StormcrowMerle> Exactly.

<StormcrowMerle> ((LOL))

<TessieReed> ((LOL!!!))

<TessieReed> Well then, I guess I will see this year then. I can’t wait. ::smiles. goes back to watching the show::

<Protocol> ::Hrmphs at the silence. any possible way LS is letting off enough energy should she be near enough to trace?::

<StormcrowMerle> ::well, when something startles her, she heats up a little bit reflexively. It isn’t usually enough to show actual flame, but it might be detectable::

<Rilth> ((<LS> And if you think that’s cool, check this out! <Greenbox’s House> :: EXPLODES! :: <Tessie> :: all charcoaled and dusty ::… Again! Again! :: claps her hands ::))

<StormcrowMerle> ((LOL))

<Protocol> ((::DEAD!::))

<TessieReed> ((::DIIIIIES!::))

<TessieReed> ::mayhaps something startles them then?::

<StormcrowMerle> ::sure::

<Protocol> ((<Racoon and Beaver>::have a battle outside the house!::))

<StormcrowMerle> ((LOL))

<TessieReed> ((LOL!))

<TessieReed> ::hmm….something startles her then on the TV! makes her go acoherant out of reflex. that enough to spook her?::

<StormcrowMerle> ::yep:: <Loud Commercial> ::blurts out suddenly, screaming about low low LOW car prices::

<Protocol> <When this is all said and done, Rilth… and you achieve the goals you were set to do thus recieving your reward of success, whot is to be done with me?> ::still scanning, getting close to that part of town. searching in a specific perimeter away from the MBI::

<StormcrowMerle> ::eeps a little:: I hate when they do that! ::tries smooth her fluffed tail::

<TessieReed> ::goes solid again:: As do I. There is no need for them to yell. I can hear quite perfectly.

<Protocol> ::program sends an alert. could be nothing but the tiny spike is worth looking into. makes way there via powerlines::

<Rilth> <That is not for me to decide, but I can make suggestions. Perhaps you will get an opportunity to see the universe that you are confident you’ll never see>

<Protocol> ::reaches apartment, location of the spark. enters house and sticks in the wiring. scans each floor making way to the third:: <Whot suggestions might you have?> ::internally grins as she sees Stormcrow ‘n Tessie?::

<TessieReed> ::sho! we on the sofa after all!::

<Rilth> <That you make yourself scarce at the earliest opportunity once all here is done. There is a galactic network that you are no doubt familiar with. Consider it an opportunity to explore and find new beginnings>

<Protocol> <Suggestion noted… And Selkirk has been found. She’s with one of Dark Kat’s rogue cyberdemons even…> ::zaps out of the power outlet to stand before the two on other side of coffee table in front of the TV. goes solid:: <You say you want her alive?>

<TessieReed> :eyes widen at Protocol. stands quickly:: You! You are not welcome here! Please leave! ::getting in front of stormcrow some, letting a ball of energy form on her hand::

<StormcrowMerle> ::hisses!:: Who are you?!

<Rilth> <Yes>

<Protocol> ::smiles at the two:: I’m just an old friend of Stormcrow’s that she’s not yet met. Move aside, Glitch.

<StormcrowMerle> What are you talking about? I’ve never seen you in my life! ::backing away::

<TessieReed> ::mrrs:: I cannot do that, Protocol. Please vacate this apartment immediately.

<Protocol> <Why not just kill her and be done with it? ::to Rilth of course XD::> ::holds up hand, forms an energy ball in it:: I’m not going to hurt her.

<StormcrowMerle> You’re with Spinner, aren’t you? ::growling, moving toward the door::

<TessieReed> I will not let you take her. ::staying in front of LS::

<Rilth> <That would leave the problem unresolved, and a vulnerability that others like her could potentially exploit>

<Protocol> Whot do YOU care, Glitch? We’ve left you and your dear ol’ Doctor Greenbox alone. I’d say you should let me take her if you wish to keep the quiet between you both and our creator. ::stepping towards them now, throws the energy ball past Tessie, it goes very close by Stormcrow and hits the wall behind her. a warning shot for her to stop lol::

<TessieReed> You will continue to leave me and Dr. Greenbox alone as well! ::throws hers, though aiming to damage Prot!::

<StormcrowMerle> ::freezes at that, listening:: Answer me, uh, Protocol! ::heard what Tessie called her:: You’re working with Spinner, aren’t you?

<Protocol> ::goes acoherent to absorb Tessie’s blast. looks past her to Stormcrow:: Spinner? No. Glitch knows who I am working for… don’t you?

<TessieReed> ::mrrrs:: you work for Dark Kat, as I once did. ::forms another energy ball on her hand::

<StormcrowMerle> ::small hissy gasp at that::

<Protocol> We’re not going to get anywhere like this, Glitch. We’re equally matched… that is until your faulty programming stalls on you. ::chuckles:: Give me the girl and I will never come back here.

<TessieReed> I will not give you the girl. My programming will not mess up so it is best you simply leave now.

<StormcrowMerle> ::tries to edge toward the door again::

<Protocol> ::rar! thrusts out her hand, still acoherent, and some lightning like bolts of electricity zap out along the floor under Tessie and towards LS. attempting to give her a lil’ shock!::

<StormcrowMerle> ::is shocked, eek! Fur goes puffy and crackly, yowls::

<StormcrowMerle> ::tries to conjure a fireball::

<TessieReed> ::hisses:: leave her alone, Protocol! ::goes acoherant trying to go to Stormcrow and grab her if she can::

<StormcrowMerle> ::is available to be grabbed::

<TessieReed> ::tries to grab and zappy them outta there then! heading to a safer location with her!::

<Protocol> ::mrrrrs, zappies after them lol! following along the powerlines:: <You can’t escape me! ::to Glitch alone, though LS may here since she’s with her::>

<StormcrowMerle> ::is grabbed and zapped::

<TessieReed> ::starts jumping powerlines and phonelines to lose her:: < leave us alone! She is not important to you so leave us be, protocol>

<Protocol> ::continues following, lagging behind a bit at Tessie’s tactics:: <She’s more important than you realize. She has the power to destroy you you know. ::lying… sort of XD::>

<StormcrowMerle> ::is not really in a mental state to be processing any of this, so is just taken along for the ride::

<TessieReed> ::inwardly frowns::< she would not destroy me though as we are friends. >::continues on as she was to lose her::

<Protocol> <You can’t trust her. Check the NSA database.>

<TessieReed> <I HAVE checked it. it is all a lie. one that will be corrected in time.>

<Protocol> <Who told you it was a lie?>

<TessieReed> <She did, as well as dad. She is too young to have done such things.>

<Protocol> <That’s what the biologicals want you to think. Your… dad? ::snickers:: He doesn’t know of such things enough to say one way or the other.>

<TessieReed> <Yes he does! The biologicals care about me. They do not harm me like Dark Kat tried to do. >::still a trying to get away!::

<Rilth> ((and, I need to get going. I’ll see you all tommorow/later today!))

<Protocol> ::still going after lol slowly loosing her::

<Protocol> ((Night Matt!))

<StormcrowMerle> ((Goodnight!))

<TessieReed> ((nights!))

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<TessieReed> ::jumping between powerlines, phonelines and computers to get away!::

<StormcrowMerle> ::being taken along::

<Protocol> ::in fact, stops following after and zaps out of a powerline. will keep the link up as long as possible:: <All biologicals are like Dark Kat. Some are just more good about not showing their true hatred of us more than others.>

<TessieReed> <That is where you are wrong. > ::notes her not following so shuts off the communication with her. calls up Greenbox once inside a phoneline again::

<Protocol> ::stands now looking towards the direction she last saw them go. wind blowing dramatically through her longer still black hair as she’s still looking like her cyberdemon self:: <You’ve got some time now, Stormcrow… may you enjoy it well.>

<Protocol> ::said that to herself lol::

* Protocol is now known as Greenbox

<Greenbox> ::heading back to the apt when he gets the call:: Hello?

<TessieReed> Dad, where are you? ::sounds upset::

<Greenbox> Tessie? Heading back home… why what is it?

<TessieReed> Protocol showed up. She came for Stormcrow. I had to leave. I am headed home once more though she knows where we live now.

<Greenbox> No! No… go to the other place I told you of. ::his parents, who are no longer living, left him their house but he hasn’t been able to sell it yet. mostly empty save for a few pieces of furniture and some things he’s storing:: I’ll get somethings for us to eat on the way there.

<TessieReed> Alright. I shall. Please be careful and hurry as they know you are my dad now. ::takes a different route now, turning in the lines to go to that house!::

<Greenbox> I will, just make sure to keep yourself and Elizabeth safe.

<TessieReed> I will. See you soon, dad. ::disconnects then makes her way there! zapping outside the lines once safely inside and taking herself and Stormcrow solid again. looks her over:: Are you harmed, Miss Stormcrow?

<StormcrowMerle> ::stands blinking a few times:: That was . . . different. ::hears her:: No, I’m okay. Did we get away?

<Greenbox> ::hangs up and turns down a different street. goes to the market first lol::

<TessieReed> ::nods:: yes we did. I was able to lose her. Dad is on his way here now as I have contacted him. This is our backup home.

<StormcrowMerle> ::deep sigh:: Well, that’s something. ::looks around:: Where is this?

<StormcrowMerle> I mean, besides our backup home.

<TessieReed> ::Rattles off an address. outside the city or something Greenbox mun?::

<Greenbox> ::no, but in suburbia XD::

<TessieReed> ::ahh well in suburbia!::

<Greenbox> ::does some quick shopping lol like he’s trying to get in on a sale -g-::

<StormcrowMerle> ::surprised:: You mean you took us all that way? ::then recalls:: But, since you’ve got those electric powers, I shouldn’t be surprised.

<TessieReed> I circled the city proper twice, then deviated by jumping across and in random patterns. It is not hard nor does it take long.

<StormcrowMerle> . . . Wow. And I thought I had long-distance travel skills.

<TessieReed> ::curious:: you can travel like that?

<StormcrowMerle> Uh, sort of.

<Greenbox> ((<both>::start zipping about town racing. NSA going nuts trying to get them::))

<Greenbox> ::finishes up shoppin’! pays and hurries out to where the girls are::

<TessieReed> ((::DIIIES!::))

<StormcrowMerle> ((*dead*))

<TessieReed> ::smiles:: I did not think any others could do such as we do.

<StormcrowMerle> Well, it isn’t really the same. Your way is a lot faster; probably safer, too.

<TessieReed> your way is not safe?

<Greenbox> ::after enough time, pulls up outside of the place. garage is automatic, they can hear it opening. drives on in there::

<StormcrowMerle> Not very. If I don’t watch where I come out, and there’s another solid object there, my molecules will merge with it.

<StormcrowMerle> So I never try to travel to any spot I can’t see clearly.

<TessieReed> Oh dear..that is not good. Perhaps one day you will be able to do it much safer. ::perks an ear at the garage:: dad is home. ::smiles::

<StormcrowMerle> ::looks over:: Dr. Greenbox?

<Greenbox> ::has garage close so now the car is hidden. gets out with two paper bags of groceries and comes in through a door off the kitchen:: It’s me. ::sets them down on the counter and greets them:: Are you two alright?

<TessieReed> ::nods to Stormcrow then runs to Greenbox, hugging him tightly:: yes, we are alright. I was able to get away safely with her.

<StormcrowMerle> Well, we’re alive, and physically intact.

<Greenbox> ::maw, poor girl. puts arms around her to hug her back. pats her then lets her go:: You did a good job, Tessie. ::smiles and looks at Stormcrow:: Did she say why she wanted you? Why Dark Kat wanted you rather, as she’s still a cyberdemon I assume and is merely following his will.

<TessieReed> ::smiles:: thank you, dad.

<StormcrowMerle> ::shakes her head:: No, but before I came here, McGrath said something about “it can’t harm you, and you can harm it”.

<StormcrowMerle> ::doesn’t know about the conversation that took place in the wires::

<Greenbox> ::nods at this:: Did you attack her then?

<StormcrowMerle> No, I was afraid of missing and burning your apartment. Or being found by someone else. ::glances at Tessie:: She did, though.

<TessieReed> I tried keeping her back but our abilities are matched. She did try to sway me though during the chase saying that Miss Stormcrow lied about her past. I did not listen though as I believe it to all be a lie about Miss Stormcrow. ::meaning the NSA lies::

<Greenbox> I’m sure Dark Kat has them programmed to be devious like that now… For now though, let’s get some rest while we can.

<StormcrowMerle> ::nods:: I’m up for that.

<StormcrowMerle> ((Because her mun requires sleep.))

<TessieReed> ((nights then LS! ::huggles::))

<Greenbox> ((LOL night! ::hugs::))

<StormcrowMerle> ((::hugs:: Goodnight both!))

* StormcrowMerle has quit IRC (Quit: “Goodnight Zion. Goodnight moon. Goodnight spoon that isn’t there.” )