Nightshade and Cyrillic are out shopping and happen apon Tessie. Tessie and Cyrillic communicate via cyberkat means where Tess informs Cyr of Browser and the CKIA project, warning her. Cyrillic is appreciative and she and Nightshade leave to go home where Cyrillic plans on doing more research.
Josie gets a call from an Agent Jordan Peruz from the CKIA to meet her at an Internet cafe to talk, concerning cyberbeings. Josie arrives to find a dog gone mad, which turns out to be Browser putting on a “show”. Josie goes after the dog to find none other than Fletch Ryder with him. Tess, and later McGrath arrive on the scene to determine what’s going on when Fletch explains things somewhat. Agent Peruz arrives to clarify things, and she along with Fletch, Josie and McGrath go to Josie’s car to talk more privately. Tess sneaks along inside the vehicle to listen in.
<Lina_Fontaine> RPG GO!
<Tessie_Reed> ((Darn it! you beat me to it!))
<Tessie_Reed> ::Then will be out shopping! is shopping for security system stuff!::
<Lina_Fontaine> ::isn’t out for clothes… right now anyway. XD is out for electronics! particularly surveilence equipment. browsing a store that would have such things::
<Shades> ::not too far behind Lina. Looking at a video camera set up, one ear turned forward::
<Tessie_Reed> ::issa looking at some wireless cameras not far from them. reading the packaging and accessing its schematics online!::
<Lina_Fontaine> You really should allow me to install some of these in your and Enzo’s home, Nightshade. ::smiles::
<Lina_Fontaine> ::is on otherside of Tessie’s shelf XD::
<Shades> I wouldn’t be against the idea. I would like to make sure no one has been doing things they shouldn’t be on my property.
<Lina_Fontaine> Speak with Enzo about it then and I will come and work on it as soon as I can.
<Shades> (( <Shady>::Calls up Enzo:: Hey Love… <Enzo> No. <Shady> You didn’t even hear me out! <Enzo> Last time you called me during one of your shopping trips was to ask about a diamond studded toilet seat. <Shady> You have no sense of humor. ))
<Tessie_Reed> ::perks ears at the conversation some. selects a different camera then will round the corner to go find a couple of keypads that are near the other two::
<Lina_Fontaine> ((::DIIIES:: I hope those diamonds wouldn’t be on the seat itself XD OW -g-))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<Lina_Fontaine> ::examining arming keypads! hahahaha. -g- wants the most complicated::
<Tessie_Reed> ::perhaps detects Lina’s signature then?::
<Lina_Fontaine> ::feel free to!::
<Shades> I wouldn’t mind a new snazzy video camera for the wedding ceremony…
<Lina_Fontaine> ::would recognize her as Cyrillic::
<Tessie_Reed> ::blinks then as she detects a cyberkat signature! glances to Lina:: <Cyrillic?>
<Lina_Fontaine> ::grins at her:: Then we will go to Radio Shed next for that.
<Lina_Fontaine> ::was that her own thought or her sending thought to Cyr for identification?::
<Tessie_Reed> ::She was sending thought to Cyr!::
<Lina_Fontaine> ((<Shady> But I wanna have your wedding in infrared. That’d be awesome! I am a great movie maker! <Cyr> … ))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Lina_Fontaine> ::ears perk, she glances ’round now and sees Tess. frowns:: <Affirmative… ::scanning miz Tess there:: Glitch.>
<Tessie_Reed> <What are you doing in here? >::goes to look at a keypad near her, acting like nothing is going on!::
<Shades> ::doesn’t think Lina is doing anything strange, so she goes on to look at some of the touch screen viewers::
* Sagey has joined
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Sagey
<Lina_Fontaine> <That is none of your concern.> ::glances at Nightshade, then looks around to see if she can spot Megs. will protect Nightshade if any are about:: <Have you come with the MBI for mine or my companion’s arrest?>
<Lina_Fontaine> ((hey Sagey!))
<Tessie_Reed> ((Hey sagey!))
<Sagey> ((Drat! My plan to sneak in has been foiled!))
<Tessie_Reed> <Negative. I am searching for security equipment for my home.> ::Frowns:: <I was attacked the other day.>
<Tessie_Reed> ((BWHAHAHAHAHAAAA!))
<Lina_Fontaine> ((XD))
<Lina_Fontaine> <Who would want to attack you?>
<Tessie_Reed> <I am still trying to figure it out. > ::Glances around the store a moment:: <You..should be careful. I believe it is the CKIA. They have this german shepard dog. It is a cyberbeing. It can trap us by changing its signature to negate our own. It took my basic information then released me. Some biological was with it but I was unable to see who.>
<Shades> (( <Tessie> The MUFFIN MAN ))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DEAD!::))
<Shades> ((BRB really quick))
* Kutlass has joined
<Kutlass> ((Heyas, everyone!))
<Tessie_Reed> ((hey Kutlass!))
<Lina_Fontaine> ((Hey Kutlass!))
* Lina_Fontaine sets mode: +o Kutlass
<Lina_Fontaine> ::blinks as she sets down a keypad:: <A cyberbeing canine that captures cyberkats to gain information? Where was this?>
<Tessie_Reed> <in the park. I was walking home from taking care of some business. It attacked me. I went acoherant thinking it was a regular dog but it merged with me and was able to contain me. That is why I am buying a security system. I don’t want it coming after me at my home…>
<Lina_Fontaine> ::scowling now:: <I… appreciate this warning, Glitch. I will look into the matter as well. How the CKIA learned of us does not make me feel comfortable. It is bad enough that the MBI, NSA and Enforcers have information in various degrees on our kind.>
* Kutlass is now known as She-Kat
<Tessie_Reed> <You are welcome. I know we are not on the same side but I do not like the idea of others capturing us for their own purposes. > ::Selects a keypad and puts it in the basket she has with some other camera equipment.::
<She-Kat> <Josie’s Phone> ::ba-riiiing!::
<Lina_Fontaine> <A mere security system designed for protection from biologicals may not work against one for protection from our own kind or those similiar.>
<Lina_Fontaine> <Josie> ::need to fix that phone. XD in office at NSA, answers!:: Director Lyons.
<Tessie_Reed> <I know. This is merely for visual protection. I am setting up my own hardware to keep a check on our electrical and internet systems. It was easier and faster to buy the visual system.>
<She-Kat> Director Lyons, my name is Jordan Peruz, operative of the CKIA. I’m here in Megakat City on a special assignment, and I was told to make contact with the NSA. Do you have a some time to talk?
<She-Kat> ((<Lyons> ::blinks, looking at phone:: Are you-a Italiono? <Jordan> No, but this strange plumber keeps following me around, looking for a “Koopa.”))
<Lina_Fontaine> <I understand.> ::selects her own keypad and moves along more towards Nightshade:: <Did the canine cyberbeing have the ability to speak as you or I?>
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DEAD!::))
<Tessie_Reed> <Negative. Only mentally. He spoke to me once he had absorbed me, but not spoken word as a biological.> ::goes on to check out. still talking to her though!::
<Lina_Fontaine> <Josie> Of course. To what does this concern, agent Peruz?
<Lina_Fontaine> <But he spoke to you. In english and not by barking.>
<Lina_Fontaine> ((::dies!::))
<Sagey> ((::headdesk:: I should just go to bed. Seriously. ::read, “What does this concern, Agent Putz?”))
<Shades> ::still looking at the monitors. She’s zoned out::
<Shades> (( Then go to bed love <3 ))
<Lina_Fontaine> ((::snorks! pats Sagey::))
<Tessie_Reed> <Negative. It was actually typed out in front of me, not spoken word. >
<She-Kat> A new wave in technology that will serve to keep the status quo on Megakat City’s active Cyberkat population. Meet me at the Small Bytes interne cafe in half an hour if you can. I think the trip will be worth your while. ::hangs up::
<Tessie_Reed> ((LOL! ::hugs::))
<She-Kat> ((XD!! Maw. <Jordan> I am Putz! In.. high heels..!))
<Sagey> ((::dies::))
<Lina_Fontaine> <Strange… > ::pondering this all over now as she begins her own search on the CKIA and a possible cyberbeing connection::
<Tessie_Reed> ((LOL!))
<Tessie_Reed> <Watch out for it, Cyrillic. As I said we are not friends, but capturing even one of us could serve badly for us all if certain information is extracted about us.> ::pays for the stuff then heads out!::
<Lina_Fontaine> <Josie> ::hangs up and frowns. <So… the CKIA knows of them too now I see.> stands and pulls on her trench coat and heads out of her office to go to said Internet Cafe::
* She-Kat is now known as Browser
<Lina_Fontaine> <Understood. If you are concerned for the rest of our kind, I suggest you warn them.> ::cuz I sure ain’t. XD is only concerned for herself and her biological “family”. goes over to Nightshade now:: We must leave immediately.
<Tessie_Reed> <I will try. > ::ends her transmission unless Cyrillic has more to say! heading home she is to get that security put up!:
<Lina_Fontaine> ::nope! has nothing further to say. putting back what she had onna shelf::
<Shades> Alright… ::will follow Lina out::
<Browser> <Small Bytes> ::is located near Megakat University, a local joint primarily populated by a highly caffeinated college crowd, along with some older folks. seems to be fairly busy today::
<Lina_Fontaine> <Josie> ::after the appropriate amount of time, arrives at said location given to her by the agent. informs her driver to wait unless told otherwise and enters the establishment::
<Lina_Fontaine> ::once outside with Shady, quietly says to her:: Something has come up. A danger to cyberbeings is about. I do not want you to be discovered and caught up in this so let us begin heading out of town. ::mun assumes Shady drove?::
<Browser> <Clerk> ::seeing Josie come in:: Anything I may acquire for you ma’am? ::behind the counter of the coffee bar inside. standing very straight and wearing a green apron::
<Lina_Fontaine> No. I’m only here to speak with a patron of yours.
<Lina_Fontaine> <JOSIE>^
<Browser> <Teenagers> ::are on various monitors set up in the joint, snickering to one another and speaking the occassional l33t:: <Patrons> ::seem caught up in their own business, either typing on laptops, reading newspapers or fiddling with their watches::
<Browser> <Clerk> Very well, ma’am. ::takes a cloth from his shoulder and resumes polishing the counter top::
<Lina_Fontaine> <Josie> ::glances around to see if anyone appears to be an agent from the CKIA::
<Shades> ((oh yeah… back XD))
<Lina_Fontaine> <Josie> ::takes a seat at one of the empty tables::
<Lina_Fontaine> ((LOL))
* Matt_bbs is now known as McGrath
<Browser> <Ball-capped Tom> ::wearing a black leather jacket, holding a newspaper up to his face::
<Browser> <Ball-capped Tom> ::seated at a different booth, gets up and heads for the little Toms room::
<McGrath> :: after retrieving a few things from his office, starts to make his way down the hall to the exit ::
<Lina_Fontaine> ((hey Matt! WB!))
<Browser> <Clerk> ::eyes the Tom heading towards the back, then looks at Josie::
<Browser> ((Heys, Matt!))
<Lina_Fontaine> ::once outside with Shady, quietly says to her:: Something has come up. A danger to cyberbeings is about. I do not want you to be discovered and caught up in this so let us begin heading out of town. ::mun assumes Shady drove?::
<Sagey> ((Hey Matt!))
<Shades> ::yes I drove XD:: Alright, get in then. ::unlocks the car and gets in::
<Lina_Fontaine> <Josie>::quirks brow at the clerk, then gets up and goes towards where the tom is going. not going in the men’s room however ;D::
<Lina_Fontaine> ::gets in passenger’s seat ‘n buckles up and all::
<Browser> ::barrels past Josie as she rounds the corner, barking madly!::
<Sagey> ((<Browser> ::Standing guard in front of the tom’s room:: That’s as far as you get, lady!))
<Lina_Fontaine> <Josie> Whoah! ::scowls at the dog:: This isn’t a guide dog, so whoever he belongs to needs to get him OUT.
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<McGrath> :: calls Lyon’s cellphone as he makes his way out to the parking lot ::
<Lina_Fontaine> ((::DEAD!:: <Josie> ::never drinks the NSA tea again::))
<Sagey> ((<Joe> ::walks by:: <Browser> And, you! Make sure it’s NOT around the corner this time!))
<Browser> <Patrons> ::upon hearing and seeing the large pooch, screech!:: Mad dog! <Teenagers> Dood, that animal is like rabified! ::all scoot::
<Browser> ((LOLboth))
<Lina_Fontaine> ((::busts up!::))
<Lina_Fontaine> ::will explain in further detail to Shady on what Tess told her XD as they start drivin’::
<Tessie_Reed> ((::Gone!::))
<Lina_Fontaine> <Josie> ::backs away and answers her cell:: Director Lyons.
<Browser> ::growls at braver patrons clutching their mochas, and they leave as well:: <Clerk> ::remains where he is behind the counter, eyes narrowed::
<McGrath> I’ve checked several leads, and so far nothing. There are debateably no signs of foul-play. Sulfur’s affairs seem in order. No apparent threats or signs of mallice. It’s almost as if he doesn’t want to be found.
<Tessie_Reed> ::will be nearby that said cafe! though doesn’t see the mayhem. Is picking up some supplies she remembered before going home. Is easy to get used parts for computers and such from college students hard up for cash!::
<Shades> (( <Mark> Of course I don’t want to be found. Me and Gracie are going to make it a business to blow up dump trucks and put a new spin on Gallagher, ))
<Sagey> ((DEAD!!!))
<Lina_Fontaine> <Josie>::has backed up to the door XD McGrath can probably hear the barking in the background and all:: And has everyone else from the MBI investigating his disappearence come up empty as well?
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Lina_Fontaine> ((::DEAD!!::))
<Browser> ((lol!!))
<Browser> ::turns its attention to the Clerk now, leaping at him!:: <Clerk> ::ducks behind the counter as Browser lands on him, and sparks literally fly from behind it::
<McGrath> So far as they’re willing to say… :: hears the commotion :: …there’s a good possibility that something else entirely is going on. Where are you, anyway?
<Browser> <Patrons> ::running past Tessie:: The leash laws in this city *must* be addressed! <Patron2> Yeah, I’m writing the mayor a letter about this! <Teen> Man, my warlock is like defenseless without me in there!
<Lina_Fontaine> <Josie> Holy kats! If you’re nearby, might want to come down to the Small Bytes Internet cafe. I’ll explain soon after your arrival. ::hangs up and slowly approaches the counter, pulling out her gun::
<Tessie_Reed> ::blinks at that, shaking head and goes on to the cafe! will walk on in! has no clue whats going on. lol! going over to the counter! loafs their lattes there. discovered them a while back::
<McGrath> ((::dies at the name::))
<Browser> ::commotion has ceased, and Josie will find Broser behind the counter in his normal state, licking his chops. peers up at her, stiffening upon seeing the gun::
<Lina_Fontaine> ((::dies teen patron::))
<McGrath> :: looks over his shoulder to see said cafe just down the block XD. Makes his way to it in no particular hurry ::
<Tessie_Reed> ::Doesn’t see Browser just yet. blinks at Lyons:: Director Lyons. What brings you here? And why are you pointing a gun at the counter?
<Lina_Fontaine> ::mrrrs aiming her weapon. doesn’t see the clerk. ears perk at Tessie:: What are you doing here, Reed? ::moving ’round slowly, keeping gun pointed at Browser there to reach where the counter ends::
<Lina_Fontaine> <JOSIE>^
<Browser> ::scooting back some, then turns to run back towards the Toms room::
* Lina_Fontaine is now known as Josie_Lyons
<Tessie_Reed> I came to get a latte. I love th–::pausing and frowning, backing up some at the sight of browser::
<Browser> ((<Tess> ::doing her own monologue:: I came in for a latte, but I had the feeling I was gonna’ leave with a lotta’ lead instead. <Josie> You should really stop downloading all those B-movies.))
<Shades> ::driving.. I be driving… <.< :: …. Hey Lina, what do you think of having a latte?
<Josie_Lyons> ((::DEAD::))
<Tessie_Reed> ((:DIIIES!::))
<McGrath> :: opens the door to the cafe, walking inside, taking note of the disarray but not the source. Sees Glitch and Lyons ::
<Josie_Lyons> <Lina> … I’d rather not make any stops along the – ::picks up Tess’ signature again and grabs hold of Shady’s shoulder:: Halt a moment! ::sees the patrons outside and McGrath going in::
<Browser> ((<Tess> Then Trouble walked in, tall, dark, and foreboding. I’d seen his type before, usually on Soap commercials. <Josie> Seriously.. stop!))
<McGrath> ((::dies::))
<Josie_Lyons> ((::dying!::))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Browser> <Patrons> ::mutter grumbling::
<Josie_Lyons> Stay here. ::to Tessie and goes towards the tom’s room after the dog, gun at the ready::
<Shades> ::stops the car:: What is it? ::looks in the direction that Lina is looking in::
<Josie_Lyons> <Lina> ::scanning inside the establishment. picking up Browser’s signature perhaps?:: Something is going on inside there.
<Tessie_Reed> ::Frowning and nodding quickly at that. forget the latte! Doesn’t want any part of Browser. lol!::
<Shades> Okay, you want to take a peek? ::makes sure she has her gun::
<Browser> <Voice> ::coming from the Toms room:: Thata’ boy, now lemme’ hook you up.. Okay. Transfer complete. ::sounds familiar::
<Browser> ::signature is read::
<McGrath> Why is Lyons going into the wrong restroom? :: to Tessie from behind as he enters ::
<Browser> ((<Tess> You would too if you saw the line for the she-kats’.))
<Josie_Lyons> <Lina> Negative. I advise you leave it alone as well. ::goes aocherent:: It is too dangerous to remain solid as a biological. My percentage of success rate in returning home undetected alone via the city grid is over 75%. I will speak with you at a later time, Nightshade. ::zaps into nearby powerline after jumping a few cars and high tails it outta there before is spotted::
<Tessie_Reed> ::jumps slightly! didn’t realize McG was there. busy keeping an eye on Browser. Frowns as she looks over at him:: Browser. It…is a dog. It attacked me. It is a cyberbeing of some sort linked to the CKIA. It contains cyberbeings.
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Tessie_Reed> Meaning it can match our signature to negate our ability to zap out of him.
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Josie_Lyons> ::enters tom’s room and sees the owner of the voice with Browser:: Peruz?
<Browser> ((<McG> So… in essence, it’s like a PokeBall. <Tess> I.. do not compute. <McG> I’m gonna’ get its badge.))
<Shades> ::sits in the car a moment, thinking on if she should go back to driving, or get out and find out what’s got Lina in a uproar::
<Tessie_Reed> ((::Diiies!::))
<Sagey> ((For the love of… >< ::scrolls up, turns off her phone::))
<Browser> <Ball-Capped Tom> ::freezes:: Lyons. ::turns around::
* Browser is now known as Fletch_Ryder
<Tessie_Reed> ((Whooo hooo! Its Ryder!))
<McGrath> Huh :: turns attention back to that restroom entrance :: That’s quite a talented dog. :: starts to make his way towards the restroom ::
<Josie_Lyons> ((woot!))
<Tessie_Reed> It is a very scary dog. I do not like it. ::Frowning::
<Fletch_Ryder> What are you doing here? ::as Browser stands beside him, tongue out::
<Josie_Lyons> ::eyes widen:: Ryder? ::lowers gun some:: I’d like to ask you the same thing.
<Fletch_Ryder> ((<Ryder> I’m using the restroom!))
<Josie_Lyons> ((::dies Tess awww::))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::Diies!::
<Fletch_Ryder> I’m.. ::glances down at Browser, who merely grunts:: Working.
<Josie_Lyons> I wasn’t aware you’d returned to Megakat City.
<Tessie_Reed> ::staying outside that restroom and near the door, though isn’t leaving in case they need help::
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Tess> You think it would be a nice doggie if it had Scooby Snax?))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIES!:: <Greenbox> I guess there goes getting you a puppy for your birthday))
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Fletch_Ryder> I just got in. And now, I really should be leaving. ::goes to move past her::
<Josie_Lyons> ::puts a hand up blocking his way:: Hold on a second. What’s with the hound?
<Fletch_Ryder> ((LOL))
<McGrath> I’ll keep that in mind :: nonchalantly walks through the restroom entrance ::
<Shades> ::sighs and decides she should trust Lina and keeps on heading out of town::
<Shades> ((I need to hit the hay. My brain shut down on me. ))
<Tessie_Reed> ((nights shady! ::hugs::))
<Fletch_Ryder> It’s with me. A new technology Central Intelligence came up with. <Browser> ::turns head around, sniffing his haunches, then moves to snap at his tail::
<Shades> ((Nights <3 ))
<Fletch_Ryder> ((G’nights!))
<Josie_Lyons> ((maw nights! ::hugs::))
* @Shades Quit (Quit: Then I crashed into you like a runaway train… You will consume me but I can’t walk away.)
<McGrath> ((<Ryder> It’s highly advanced <Josie> Yeah, well, it’s leaving a highly advanced mess on the floor ))
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> ::now walking into the nearly deserted Small Bytes cafe, looking around with a small smile::
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<Tessie_Reed> ::Frowns as this lady comes in!:: Ma’am, I am afraid something has happened here and the cafe is closed. ::has no clue who Jordan is::
<Fletch_Ryder> ((lol!!))
<Josie_Lyons> Where is agent Peruz?
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!!))
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> ::smiling at Tessie:: It’s alright, that’s why I’m here. ::flashes badge::
<Fletch_Ryder> Peruz? Why would she-… oh. I see. ::eyes narrowing some:: She contacted you then?
<Tessie_Reed> ::notes the badge and frowns:: CKIA…::knows why she’s here then. hopes she doesn’t recognise her::
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> Was there a Josalyn Lyons here?
<McGrath> :: rounds the courtesy corner and sees the situation with Lyons facing down Ryder and the canine next to him ::
<Tessie_Reed> Bathroom. ::Pointing:: tom’s.
<Josie_Lyons> Yes. ::glances behind her a brief moment at McGrath entering::
* @Sagey Quit (Quit: I got a postcard from my brain today. It said it’s having a wonderful time.)
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> Thank you. ::heads that way to join the party::
<Fletch_Ryder> We can’t stay here. ::noting McGrath now as well:: Maybe I should’ve sold tickets.
<McGrath> I don’t think this area is zoned for pets, unless that’s a seeing eye dog. In which case you’ll need to present a permit. :: walks up to Lyons, standing next to her ::
<Josie_Lyons> ((<McGrath> Or are blind. <Ryder> Sorry, I’m neither, but- <McGrath>::pokes both his eyes 3 stooges style:: <Ryder> AWK! <McGrath> You can keep the dog now in here. It can help you find your way out I trust.))
<Fletch_Ryder> ((LOL <McG> ::leaves the seen, faint Nyuck-Nyucking heard from him::))
<Fletch_Ryder> ((^scene))
<Josie_Lyons> ::lowers arm now that McGrath is here. doesn’t holster her gun yet, keeps it lowered::
<Josie_Lyons> ((::snorks!::))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIIES!::)))
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Tessie> ::surprised those two she-kats are allowed in the men’s room! but always wanted to see if they have a sofa in theirs like the she-kats do… sneaky sneaks in::))
<Fletch_Ryder> ::adjusts his ball cap, eyeing the two:: We can’t talk here. <Jordan> Oh, I don’t know, Ryder. This seems as cozy a place as any. ::coming up behind the other two:: Jordan Peruz, CKIA. I take it you would be Josalyn Lyons, NSA Director.
<Tessie_Reed> ::glances around a moment before curiousity gets the better of her. sneaks over to the door and peeks head around the corner to see what is happening::
<Tessie_Reed> ((Sagey sends her reguards to her sudden leaving and says Happy New year to you all!))
<Josie_Lyons> ((maw alrighty! hope she gets some rest. <3))
<Fletch_Ryder> ((You send a jolly New Year greeting right back! XD))
<Josie_Lyons> ::backs up some to allow Jordan in:: Yes and your punctuality needs work. ::frowning::
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> My apologies. But I didn’t want to interupt the show. <Fletch> ::just standing rigidly:: <Browser> ::barks, sensing Tessie’s presence now::
<Josie_Lyons> Explain yourself and this… dog.
<Tessie_Reed> ::cringes at the barking, staying back! wants a good run for an electrical socket if he comes at her::
<McGrath> :: steps aside, letting those two talk. Keeps eyes on the dog. Reaches into overcoat and withdraws… a tennis ball ::
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> An excellent suggestion. I take it you drove?
<Josie_Lyons> ::notes what the dog has barked at. <Is it trained to find cyberbeings?>::
<Josie_Lyons> Yes.
<Fletch_Ryder> ::eyes McGrath, suspicious of the tennis ball:: <Browser> ::ears perk, cautiously steps forwards to sniff at the ball::
<McGrath> :: bounces it against the tile floor, catching it as it comes back up ::
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Jordan> Why this here pooch can find cyberbeings, guide blind kats, assist kats in wheelchairs, sniff out drugs and even… every owner’s dream… use the toilet! He even knows to use the tissue. ::grins::))
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> Then we can talk in the car. Browser, come! <Browser> ::head jerks back at the sudden bounce, then snorts at it, looking up at Jordan and then Fletch:: <Fletch> ::nods, rubbing a hand over his watch::
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<Fletch_Ryder> ((lol!! <Jordan> It’s even guaranteed not to chase your loved ones or you up a tree!))
<Josie_Lyons> I thought right here was cozy enough of a place.
<Tessie_Reed> ((LOL!))
<Tessie_Reed> ::looks back around the corner to see what all the snort and all was about. seeing McGrath bouncing that ball::
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> The curious public will soon be back. And I’ve never really cared for discussing matters of national security in a Tom’s restroom, hm? ::turns to leave::
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Josie> Can it do my taxes? <Jordan> No… <Josie> Not interested.))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIES!::))
<Fletch_Ryder> <Browser> ::panters past them to follow Jordan. stopping briefly near Tess to look at her:: <Fletch> Well? ::eyeing the two::
<Fletch_Ryder> ((lol!!))
<Josie_Lyons> Yet you choose to give a “show” in a public area? ::scowling. turns and starts out as well. smiles at Tessie and puts a hand on her shoulder:: It’s alright, Reed. Go and get your latte.
<Tessie_Reed> ::frowning at Browser when he stops to look. staying very still.:: N..No I do not think I much feel like a latte now, Director Lyons….::watching Browser though!::
<McGrath> :: follows along, when he reaches Glitch, holds out the tennis ball to her :: I think you’ll need this more than me.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> We’ll put a snippet in the paper about a drug dog busting some young kat for drugs at his workplace and the whole incident will quickly be forgotten. ::pauses, looking sternly at Browser:: Browser! Come! <Browser> ::lowers head and follows her out::
<Josie_Lyons> ::eyes the dog. won’t let it attack Tessie. waits for it to go out of the bathroom before she moves out of there. holsters her weapon::
<Tessie_Reed> ::frowns at mcGrath: I do not want to play games with it. ::will follow the others. is curious as to what this is about. Since Browser hasn’t attacked her yet. assuming that its two owners don’t know who she is.::
<Fletch_Ryder> ::strides up to Jordan quickly, leaning in close to her:: I thought you said we weren’t- <Jordan> Things have changed. Get in the car.
<Josie_Lyons> ::goes outside and to the awaiting car. black sedan with enough room in the back for them all. driver opens door for Josie::
<Josie_Lyons> ::gets inside and awaits the others. not thrilled about getting dog hairs in her vehicle::
<Fletch_Ryder> ::does a double-take seeing Tessie. eyes widen a moment:: What are you..? ::as Jordan is now outside, whispers:: Tessie, get out of here.
<McGrath> :: follows along. Gets in the car. Quietly aside to Lyons :: I didn’t know you went so far as to delegate driving.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Browser> ::leaps in, over Josie if she’s already seated. XD bee-lines for the window, sticking his head out if it is open::
<Tessie_Reed> ::eyes widen as well realizing that its Ryder:: Agent Ryder? What are you doing here? ::quietly, then frowns:: What is going on here? What are you doing with that dog?
<Fletch_Ryder> I don’t have time to explain here. Are you still living with Greenbox?
<McGrath> ((<Josie> Are you always going to rub that in? <McGrath> Rub what in? <Josie> That you think I’m a terrible driver <McGrath> At least this isn’t a tank <Josie> Don’t make me strangle you… again. ))
<Josie_Lyons> I need to rest my eyes from all the paperwork, McGrath. ::says quietly to him:: I use the perk from time to time as a means to take a break. Plus never know when I’m needing to leave a vehicle behind.
<Tessie_Reed> ::nods:: Yes….but….::glancing at where the dog went in the car then back at him:: I wish to know what is happening.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> ::frowns at McGrath following them inside the car:: I take it he’s with you?
<Josie_Lyons> ((::DEAD::))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIIIES!::))
<Josie_Lyons> ::mrrrs at Browser. dusts off her skirt::
<Fletch_Ryder> I’ll be in contact. I promise. ::quickly leaves, getting into the cramped car::
<Fletch_Ryder> ((lol!!))
<Tessie_Reed> ::frowns still. glances around to make sure no one is looking then goes acoherant and zappies into the car!::
<McGrath> Yes, he is.
<Josie_Lyons> ::slight smirk despite herself at McGrath’s response::
<Fletch_Ryder> <Browser> ::eyes flash blue, and begins to growl, sensing Tessie in the car::
<Tessie_Reed> ::will find herself a nice lil home in the speakers near where others are sitting, though across the car from Browser. wants to listen!::
<Fletch_Ryder> ::moves his hand to his watch, putting Browser on sleep mode:: <Browser> ::eyes go back to normal, sitting very, very still::
<Josie_Lyons> <driver>::shuts door once all are in. goes ’round and gets in to begin driving:: <Josie> Where do you need to go… and control your dog, Perez.
<Josie_Lyons> ::curious expression at the dog’s sudden calming::
<Josie_Lyons> ((Peruz^))
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> 3619 Seacrest, it’s in the suburb.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> ::throwing a quick look at Fletch at Browser’s behavior:: <Fletch> ::shrugs, face straight::
<Josie_Lyons> <driver>::heads there:: <Josie> Now. My patience is wearing thin, Peruz. Explain what this dog has to do with cyberbeings.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> The canine you see before you is, itself, a cyberbeing. A Cyberdog, of sorts.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Fletch> It was made by scientists at Langley, after they.. found out about Cyberkats inhabiting Megakat City.
<Josie_Lyons> ::suspicious look at Ryder:: Just how did they find out about cyberkats, Ryder?
<Fletch_Ryder> ::looking away then back at Josie:: I told them. I didn’t have much of a choice.
<Josie_Lyons> Even you don’t know about cyberbeings in such detail as to replicate one of them. ::looks at Jordan::
<Tessie_Reed> ::Frowns:: <Why would you do that, Ryder? That was not nice…> ::listening in more!::
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Tess>::gives Ryder a zap at his bum from the seat with every response she doesn’t like::))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIES!::))
<McGrath> You’ve managed to duplicate the Cyberization process, albeit in a less sophisticated from. The kat construct is too complicated to synthesize without the propper technology, which has since been made unavailable.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> No, we didn’t. That’s why we had to settle for this model. It was the most advanced our scientists could manage from scratch. Not bad, I would say.
<Fletch_Ryder> ((lol!! <Jordan> Ryder, stop squirming! <Fletch> Yes, ma-HAM!))
<Josie_Lyons> … from scratch… :;in a tone of disbelief::
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DEAD!::))
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> ::looks to McGrath now, intrigued:: My, you seem well-informed. And yes, that’s why we’re here, to find out more of what we can about Dark Kat’s original design.
<McGrath> I don’t think that’s a road you want to take.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> Everyone here seems to know so much about these Cyberkats, it astounds me to think you would keep the national government in the dark about such a powerful threat to homeland security.
<Josie_Lyons> I doubt it’s merely to monitor cyberkats here as you mentioned on the phone earlier. What purpose does the CKIA have in mind for the cyberbeings?
<Tessie_Reed> ::Listening! doesn’t like where this is going at all::
<Fletch_Ryder> We’re strictly here only to research them. Nothing more. ::pointed look at Jordan:: <Jordan> ::says nothing, buts nods some in assurance::
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Cyr> Email me later and we can gab about it girlfriend! <Tess> What’s your email? <Cyr> cyrillic@iwillzapyou.com <Tess> okay! mine’s tessiereed@iwillzapyoufirst.com))
<McGrath> The introduction of a hybrid Cyber-entity into an otherwise passive environment seems to exceed the needs of research.
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<Fletch_Ryder> ((lol!!))
<Josie_Lyons> For what purpose does the CKIA have in mind for the cyberbeings? ::asks again, more stern tone::
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> ::half-smiles:: The CKIA found it necessary. They want to make sure their equipment is in working order to subdue these Cyberkats should they become less pacified in their thinking. ::brushing aside Lyons inquiry::
<McGrath> What about failsafes?
<Josie_Lyons> ::folds arms, frowning. feeling territorial, and not trusting the true intentions of the CKIA::
<Tessie_Reed> ::I don’t trust them either, Josie! Get ‘em! XD::
<Fletch_Ryder> This watch. ::holding it up for them to see:: It can operate even the smallest function of Browser’s. We control him using this, and he obeys only the one wearing it. It also has a termination sequence that will infect him with a crippling virus that will make him no more than a vegetable should it be released into him.
<Josie_Lyons> And should the watch be destroyed?
<Tessie_Reed> ::Frowns now:: <That is a terrible failsafe! Do they not understand what that really does?> ::Doesn’t like the idea of viruses as a failsafe. Is what DK tried to do to her which made her have even more glitches than she already did.::
<McGrath> This is an extremely dangerous line of reasoning. You’re trying to counteract a perceived threat by introducing something with as much desrtructive potential.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordin> It is highly unlikely that the watch could be destroyed. Should it be, however, Browser is programmed to remain in his biological state should there be any sever from his operating protocol.
<McGrath> There are already countermeasures in existance, with additional contingencies. :: looks to Lyons :: I’m sure that if it were enquired about, something more appropriate could be worked out.
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> This makes my end of the world radar blip ))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIES!::))
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordin> The CKIA believes extreme measures are needed. ::quirks brow at this:: Other counter measures?
<Josie_Lyons> The CKIA should have contacted me before all of this. The NSA is handling the cyberbeing population just fine here in Megakat City. I want to speak with whoever is in charge of this project.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> And we are all very impressed by the work you have done, Director. Tell me, did you vote for the one now in office at City Hall?
<Josie_Lyons> Yes I did. What does that have to do with anything?
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> The moment they enter our system of government, it has everything to do with it. But that’s not the only reason. We want our own surveillence of the Cyberkats here in Megakat City.
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Jordan> Because he’s really Ronald McDonald in disquise. He plans on employing cyberkats to make his McNuggets. Did you know that a single McNugget has the equivilant of a gram of C-4 if added to the Sweet ‘n Sour sauce compound?))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DEAD!::))
<Fletch_Ryder> What you saw back there at Small Bytes.. it’s not going to be a common practice. Once we’ve researched a few subjects, Browser will be left in the care of one of the local departments to serve as a defensive weapon only in the case of a Cyberkat threat.
<Fletch_Ryder> ((lol!!))
<Tessie_Reed> ::sorta mental sigh of relief at that. glad to hear its not going to be hunting cyberkats down all the time::
<Josie_Lyons> I assure you Mayor Rex is not a cyberkat, Peruz. And there is no need for you to have such surveillence. The only thing I “saw” back at that cafe was this cyber… dog scaring patrons and attacking the clerk who disappeared.
<Josie_Lyons> Your defensive weapon is not needed.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> I wasn’t referring to Rex. And what is it that you have that can stop and detain a Cyberkat better than Browser? I’d like a look.
<Josie_Lyons> You’re not getting a look. ::firmly::
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> Then I am left to assume that our technology is the superior. <Fletch> Lyons, if you could prove to our superiors that you possess technology able to handle Cyberkats should there be any sort of threat to the populace.. I think it would help.
<Josie_Lyons> The cyberbeings living here are causing no harm. ::most of them anyway…:: By this cyberdog hunting, attacking and capturing them, even if just for study and eventual release, you are making enemies of yourselves to them and most likely katkind. They want to be left in peace now that their creator is deceased.
<Tessie_Reed> ::whoa! shocked at Josie! didn’t think she thought that way!::
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> And they will be, as long as they cooperate.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> We will respect them as sentient beings, but with the powers they possess, the government cannot afford to just “leave them alone.”
<Josie_Lyons> They do not understand why you are doing this to them. … Exactly… how many “subjects” have you sicced this on?
<Josie_Lyons> ::she doesn’t entirely. does know that stirring them up like this isn’t good for anybody.::
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> This will have been our second. <Fletch> ::doot de dooo!:: And hopefully last.
<Josie_Lyons> And how did they respond? Not too favorable I’d imagine.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> Once we explain the reason for their containment, assuring them no harm and freedom once the research is complete, they are actually very willing to cooperate.
<Fletch_Ryder> ((<Josie> No harm and no freedom? <Jordan> Eh heh, slip of the tongue? ^_^’))
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Josie> You want to see what we have to defeat them? Alright. ::whips out pistol, slides in an anti-cyberbeing bullet, shoots Browser point blank:: <Browser>::can’t go acoherent. is dead0rz:: <Ryder> Noooooo! You monster! You killed Ol’ Browser! ::sobs::))
<McGrath> :: frowns. Has heard all of this rhetoric before ::
<Josie_Lyons> I find that hard to believe. <Driver>::pulls the car now up to the address stated::
<Fletch_Ryder> ((LOL))
<McGrath> ((::snorks:: <Ryder> Thank goodness! He kept telling me to murder and set things on fire. He was an evil dog! ))
<Tessie_Reed> (::DIIIES!::))
<Josie_Lyons> ((::DEAD!!::))
<Fletch_Ryder> <3619 Seacrest> ::is a small, normal looking ranch house, with a chain-link fence in the back:: <Jordan> I’m afraid that’s what you’ll have to swallow. We were hoping for your cooperation and even assistance in the research process. If nothing else, it would allow you to keep tabs on our science project. Peace of mind and all. ::smirk::
<Fletch_Ryder> ((lol!!))
<Josie_Lyons> Then you should have contacted me before bringing this showdog to town, Peruz. You’re wasting your time here and I will inform your superiors on this as well.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> They don’t think so. I’m merely acting according to orders, Director. I’ll be in contact with your office. ::opens door to get out::
<Josie_Lyons> Of course. ::nods politely to her, then looks to Ryder:: Welcome back, Ryder.
<Josie_Lyons> ::says without sencerity::
<Fletch_Ryder> Thanks. ::just as lack-luster, crawling out of his seat, tapping on his watch:: Good to be back. <Browser> ::at the tap, leaps out of the vehicle::
<Josie_Lyons> ::shuts door after Browser’s out.:: The NSA. ::to the driver::
<Tessie_Reed> ::debates if she wants to zap out and dare to go inside the house, or stay in the car. lol! leaning towards the car as she dosn’t want to get stuck out there with no way home and no one knowing she’s there::
<McGrath> :: once they’ve driven away :: They have an informant in the NSA.
<Fletch_Ryder> ::watches them drive off, jaw set:: <Jordan> Your old partner, eh? <Fletch> Yeah. ::walks across the street, to 3618 Seacrest::
<Josie_Lyons> ::to McGrath now as they pull off:: That wouldn’t be surprising. One high up with such information they’ve got…
<Josie_Lyons> ::looking out the window though frowning at the place::
<Tessie_Reed> ::Decides before they leave to risk it there. so zappies out and into a power line to go inside the house! if she may::
<Josie_Lyons> <Protocol>::SAVE MEEEE anddon’tgetcaughtyourself, Tess!::
<McGrath> When you took control, all projects related to Cyberkat duplication were ceased. Statigically there’s no benefit to making more. They’re proven to be uncontrollable in the long term, even under the direction of the project’s creator, Dark Kat.
<Fletch_Ryder> ::if’n she zaps into the house they were dropped off in front of, will be met by the Sloub Family, lounging around eating potato chips and watching reality TV::
<McGrath> ((strategically^))
<Josie_Lyons> Why do you think I’ve kept open projects to their erradication? ::bwhahaha you missed that one Tess XD::
<Fletch_Ryder> ::walks into the house across the street, followed by Jordan and Browser, who’s paused to sniff the air::
<Tessie_Reed> ::LOL! will note that, frowning:: <This does not appear to be a location for them to be working in….> ::zips back out, trying to figure out what happened, hovering in the lines just above Browsers head XD::
<Josie_Lyons> They are a danger, and a threat, but right now they are for the most part calm and not harming anyone. This won’t sit well with them… especially the more volitile ones.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Browser> ::barks at the powerline!:: <Jordan> ::from inside the house:: Ryder, shut him up, please. <Fletch> I’ll take him for a walk. ::coming back outside with a leash, closing the door behind him::
<Tessie_Reed> ::notes her in the house and out of sight. will zap on out of the powerline then! going solid just a bit in front of ryder but out of reach of Browser::
<Fletch_Ryder> <Browser> ::starts forward as if to jump:: <Fletch> Whoa! ::catches him by the collar, holding him back:: Down boy! ::attaches leash quickly::
<McGrath> Those volitile ones will be coming out of hiding. Public testing isn’t an option when the enemy you’re developing against can be anywhere at any time. They already know, and they won’t sit idly. This Jordan Peruz’s life is in danger. And so is Ryder’s.
<Tessie_Reed> ::jumps back at Browser! lol! then looks at Fletch angrilly:: I thought you were a friend, Agent Ryder. Why are you doing this to cyberbeings? It is not right.
<Fletch_Ryder> Tessie, walk. ::touches the watch again, and Browser begins walking forward automatedly::
<Josie_Lyons> Too bad for them. ::coldly:: You have some means of contacting a few of them through the MBI. ::looks at him now:: I want you to see if you or the MBI can question their cyberkat allies and see if any of them were the two “subjects” Peruz and Ryder spoke of. Any information about that cyberdog I want known.
<Tessie_Reed> Answer my question, Agent Ryder. ::walking along with him, staying a safe distance from Browser still::
<Fletch_Ryder> ::looking over his shoulder towards the house, walking briskly to keep up with Browser:: I know, Tessie. It isn’t.
<McGrath> You’re no doubt aware that this isn’t carelessness or ignorance on their part. They are intentionally trying to instigate a conflict. I’ve seen this before.
<Tessie_Reed> Then why are you doing it? Why did you tell them about us? ::Frowning::
<Josie_Lyons> They want to test their equipment remember? Or perhaps test our means of neutralizing a cyberbeing.
<Fletch_Ryder> Tessie, something happened to me. A long time ago, my mind was, in your terms, “hacked” as it were, so that I would obey commands against my will. You may be familiar with the term, “brainwashing.”
<Tessie_Reed> I am. That has happened to you? They forced you to tell them?
<McGrath> :: knocks on the window for the driver to stop :: I’m not going to be the one responsible for destroying them again :: once the car stops, exits the vehicle ::
<Fletch_Ryder> ..No. They were trying to help me regain my own mind, and eliminate the possibility of any triggers setting me off. It’s a long, grueling procedure, but they were able to help me. In the process, however, many things that I knew about and had experienced were divulged.
<Tessie_Reed> Oh… It was you that set me free when Browser captured me then, was it not?
<Josie_Lyons> Where are you going? ::as he exits::
<McGrath> To talk to someone on the inside. :: walks away ::
<Josie_Lyons> ::shuts door as he goes and shakes her head. car drives off back to NSA::
<Fletch_Ryder> Peruz doesn’t know. When I learned the CKIA was putting together this project based off what they discovered from me, I demanded to be a part of it.
<McGrath> ((And, that does it for me tonight))
<Tessie_Reed> ((maww nights Matt! ::hugs::))
<McGrath> ((Nights))
<Fletch_Ryder> ((G’nights, Matt! And Happy New Year!))
<Josie_Lyons> ((night Matt!))
<Tessie_Reed> ::nods:: I do not like the idea of it at all. It scares me. I hear her words and hear so much that was the same as Dark Kat’s words.
<McGrath> quit
* @McGrath Quit (Quit: CGI:IRC 0.5.CVS (2006/06/06))
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL! <Ryder> No I won’t quit!))
<Fletch_Ryder> ((XD! <Jordan> Make me! ::razzes McG::))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIES!::))
<Fletch_Ryder> ((lol!))
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Prot> I’ll make you… ::grrrrarr!::))
<Fletch_Ryder> ::sighs:: I know. The CKIA doesn’t have any idea of the situation here, but they want the upper hand just the same. All I can do is follow orders for now, and make sure Browser is well under control.
<Tessie_Reed> ((LOL!))
<Fletch_Ryder> ((lol!!))
<Fletch_Ryder> <Browser> ::sniffing at a tree in someone’s lawn. snorts at it, comes back to the sidewalk::
<Tessie_Reed> Be careful then, Ryder. Other cyberkats know now. They are on the lookout for Browser. And his owner. Keep me informed of what is going on too. Please?
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Browser>::leaves electronic surprise by a tree::))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Fletch_Ryder> ::nods:: I will, as much as I can. Hopefully this will be the last “catch” we have to make. ::patting watch::
<Fletch_Ryder> ((lol!! <Tree> ::catches fire::))
<Tessie_Reed> Please…release whoever you have trapped in there. It is not fair to them to suffer for your research. We are not animals. Many of us have feelings and families even.
<Fletch_Ryder> I.. can’t, Tessie. Peruz will know and just go after another one. They won’t be mistreated in any way.
<Josie_Lyons> <Prot> ::HA! You don’t call this mistreatment?!::
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> ::quite, my new tranquility fountain::
<Fletch_Ryder> ::^quiet, even, a-gui!::
<Tessie_Reed> ::Frowns now:: Then make it quick. You do not want retribution from cyberkats. What you don’t know is that despite many of us going different paths, some good, some not, we all still consider one another brethren, and word travels fast. I would hate to see you injured because some cyberkats come to release their brethren.
<Josie_Lyons> <Prot>::will sing annoying songs on an endless loop… you like The Song that Doesn’t End?::
<Fletch_Ryder> Your I appreciate your concern. You don’t have to feel obligated to “watch my back,” so to speak, after we part ways from here, either.
<Fletch_Ryder> ((-Your, I’m off the clock, remember))
<Josie_Lyons> ((puddiiiing time))
<Tessie_Reed> I know….still…be careful. I really should get going before I am missed. ::heading for an electrical pole:: Please just get this over with quickly. Let us all return to our lives. Thats all most of us want. Is to live our lives.
<Fletch_Ryder> <Jordan> ::will turn you into a clap-on-clap-off Opera machine!::
<Tessie_Reed> ((LOL!))
<Fletch_Ryder> ::can’t even look at her when she says that, gui. looks down at Browser, sitting on his haunches panting, looking at Tess::
<Tessie_Reed> Bye, Agent Ryder. ::will go acoherant and zappy into the powerline to go home!::
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Browser> ::keeps wanting to initiate fetch sequence with Tess in his mouth, but programming telling him that is a no no::
<Josie_Lyons> ))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Fletch_Ryder> <Browser> ::starts at that:: <Fletch> Heel. ::shoves his free hand in his jacket pocket and turns back down the sidewalk::
<Fletch_Ryder> ((LOL!))
<Fletch_Ryder> ((<Browser> ::bites Tess:: <Tess> Ow! <Fletch> Sorry, Browser’s don’t know its not bacon.))
<Tessie_Reed> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<Josie_Lyons> ((::DEAD::))
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