2008-03-02

<List>  RPG ON!
* LadyStormcrow is now known as StormcrowSelkirk
* Countrykat is now known as Joseph_Forge
<Joseph_Forge> ::issa in the breakroom! my he’s been there a lot lately! lol! XD::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::is in the deskroom, like a good agent::
* Shades is now known as Gracie
<List> ::of stolen items, seems Gracie was mistaken when she said “lots of things” could be made with these.  none of these parts go together but can be used for other things.  Mostly memory devices ranging from the portable to RAM.::
<Gracie> ::at her desk, working her brain around the list::
<List> ::also contains some tools computer repair kats would use in working with smaller electronics::
<List> <grocery>::that was near the electronics place reports that bottled water, bread, peanut butter, jelly, and a few misc. non-parishable food items were stolen::
<Joseph_Forge> ::issa sipping his coffee!  Writing up a couple bits of paperwork while he’s at it.  Just needed out of his office for a bit.::
<Gracie> ::rubs the bridge of her nose:: I’m a idiot. Hey LS…. I figured out what the parts can make…
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::looks up;: Really? What do they make? ::interested::
<Gracie> Memory devices, portable and RAM…..
<List> <electronics store across the street> ::where the cyberdemon went into had reported a sodering tool for working on motherboards taken and just generic parts to build up computers from scratch::
* List is now known as Hans_Lynx
<StormcrowSelkirk> . . . The cyberbeing’s planning to download a bunch of stuff?
<StormcrowSelkirk> :;clueless::
<Hans_Lynx> Maybe he’s into illegal pirating? ::grins as he enters deskroom::
<Hans_Lynx> ::er breakroom^::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::nay, we are in the deskroom::
<Hans_Lynx> ::then strike my correction XD::
<Gracie> ::snorks:: or he wants to download all the MLP episodes.
<StormcrowSelkirk> :;laughs:: Now *that* would be scary.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::then considers:: But, does a cyberbeing really need all this equipment to do that? I mean, they can tap into computers by themselves, can’t they?
<Joseph_Forge> <Tessie>::why yes…yes we can! I stay wired into the net! XD::
<Hans_Lynx> ::sits at his desk:: They’re like a living computer in themselves from what I understand.
<Hans_Lynx> ((<Greenbox> Tessie… please… no more My Little Pony… I can’t take anymore… @.@))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*dies*))
<Gracie> Yeah it wouldn’t seem right… ::tilts head::
<StormcrowSelkirk> Yeah, that’s what I understood too. ::thinkthinks::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Hans_Lynx> Thing is… who’s controlling him?  Or is he doing this on his own?  I know some cyberdemons stay a bit evil after gaining souls.
<StormcrowSelkirk> I don’t know why he’d be doing this on his own, unless he’s damaged somehow and can’t download stuff himself.
<Gracie> <21>:::damaged doesn’t even cover it XD::
<Hans_Lynx> Huh, can that happen I wonder?
<StormcrowSelkirk> :;shrugs:: If biological kats and real computers can be damaged, I don’t see why a cyberbeing couldn’t be.
<Joseph_Forge> ((guys, I know its like mega mega early but I think I’m just gonna bow out for the night and go get some sleep. Seems my spring cleaning today made me more tired than I thought))
<Hans_Lynx> ((lol sure that’s alright.  Night CK!))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((That’s fine. Sleep well!))
<Gracie> ((go ahead love))
<Joseph_Forge> ((nights you guys! ::hugloafs!::))
* @Joseph_Forge (Quit: <Bill> Is that LEGAL?! <Pilot> I dunno, but its fun! – Bill Engval)
* @Matt_brb Quit (Quit: )
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL she drug him into the waaaaaaarp!))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((Ayeeeeeeee!))
<Hans_Lynx> ::gets up noting the time and all:: Well ladies, I need to head out for patrol.  If I run into that guy I’ll call for back up. ::heads on out::
<Hans_Lynx> ((brb!))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((Okay))
<Gracie> A flawed Cyberkat… Hmm.
<StormcrowSelkirk> But that still doesn’t answer the question of what he plans to download with this stuff.
* Hans_Lynx is now known as Masked_kat
<Masked_kat> ::back… with eviling! XD::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::oh no!::
<Masked_kat> ::wearing some sorta snazzy red spandex number with black thigh high boots and elbow length gloves, enters the bureau. wearing mask over face ‘n head, similar to ski mask. has large laser weapon strapped to her back::
* McGrath has joined
* ChanServ sets mode: +o McGrath
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((Lo!))
<Gracie> (( <Gracie> ….. I can’t take a woman seriously in that get up. ))
<McGrath> ((Heyas))
<Masked_kat> ((wb?))
<Masked_kat> <Tansy> Hello… may I help? <Masked Kat> ::whacks her to the side, knocking her unconscious and putting a dent into the wall. moves quickly through the bureau, heading straight for the deskroom::
<Masked_kat> ((LOL!))
<Masked_kat> ::apon entering the deskroom, looks to see Gracie and Stormcrow. moves towards Storm’s desk::
<StormcrowSelkirk> What was that? ::hears the thud, starts to get up from her desk::
<McGrath> ((<Tansy> :: RIP 1012 – 2008 ::))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::gapes for a moment at the Masked Kat’s appearance, then takes a defensive stance:: What do you want?
<Masked_kat> ((LOL!))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((lol))
<Gracie> =___= ::hand on her gun, looking at this strange… thing in boots::
<Masked_kat> ::pulls offa her belt a small device. throws it towards Stomrcrow.  issa bola::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::yipes, raises hands to try and grab/ward off the thing as it’s thrown at her::
<StormcrowSelkirk> Answer me!
<Masked_kat> <bola> ::as grabbed, two clicks are heard, and it lets out a bit of a jolt of electricity::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::squawk of pain at the jolt, is fried. Fur poofs comically, muscles lock up and spasm non-comically::
<McGrath> :: rounds the corner in the hallway, entering the deskroom with a manilla folder in hand :: Stormcrow, are you free this weekend for a special assignment?
<Gracie> ::okay now THAT is a threat… goes now to shoot this person::
<Masked_kat> <jolt>::soon ends:: <Masked Kat> ::attempts to go forward and grab hold of Stormcrow ’round her waist::
<Masked_kat> ::barely missing Gracie’s gunfire::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::is momentarilly stunned by the jolt, so is grabbed. But recovers, and struggles:: Do I look like I’m free??!! ::to McGrath::
<Gracie> Hey! ::now goes for the Masked kat::
<Gracie> (( <Matt> >.> so tomorrow night? ))
<Gracie> ((<McGrath>:::even:: ))
<Masked_kat> ::flings a small silver disc towards Gracie as she rushes towards the wall, carrying Stormcrow over her shoulder like a sack o’ taters!::
<Masked_kat> ((::dies!::))
<McGrath> :: sees the grab and notes the gun fire :: I see this is a bad time :: grabs up someone’s nearby keyboard to block a silver disc should one make its way towards him ::
<Gracie> ::keeps after the masked kat!::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::trying to wriggle free:: Let go of me! ::tries to grab onto some part of the masked kat’s body::
<McGrath> ((<Masked Kat> Hey! Lay off the arm fat! ))
<Masked_kat> ::KICKS at the wall, making a large hole in it and most likely the building directly next to the Bureau across the alley. exits with a squirming Storm. grip is very strong!:: <disc>::that whizzed past Gracie explodes on the wall in a small contained blast::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::finally just presses her fingers against the masked kat’s side/stomach/wherever, and wills a blast of heat through them::
<McGrath> :: taking note of the now mostly destroyed desk room, makes his way over to the new hole in the wall and watches the bandit carrying LS away and steps aside to let the pursuing Gracie run after ::
<Masked_kat> Gah!! ::rar feels that, the heat sears through her suit, revealing patch of orange fur… which unlike her suit doesn’t seem burned. the force of it threw her to the side of the alley on a building though.  grabs Storm now by the back of her shirt, holding her up in the air, raising a fist back about ready to punch her::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::is lifted up by the back of her shirt, tries to spin around while dangling and kick any incoming punches::
<McGrath> ((<LS> Okay okay okay :: thinking :: What did the academy say to do in a situation like this? Oh yeah! :: takes out a whistle and blows on it :: <Masked Kat> :: punches her in the stomach :: <LS> O_O :: whistle falls out of her mouth :: The whistle… it does nothing ))
<Gracie> ::shouts again! Attempts to tackle said kat::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*DIES*))
<Masked_kat> ::mrrrs at the movements of Storm in the air. instead of punching, decides to try and grab her by her throat when is tackled from behind! collapses on top of Stormcrow mostly.::
<Masked_kat> ((::dead!!::))
<Gracie> ::once she tackles the masked kat, attempts to get her off LS XD::
<StormcrowSelkirk> Urgkh! ::is given a glancing blow to the throat and then fallen upon, makes a choking sound. Then snarls:: Get off me! ::attempts to bring her knees up and knock masked kat off her::
<Masked_kat> ::attempts to turn some as she gets up, and whack Gracie with a surprisingly strong amount of force behind it, might crack a rib or two::
<Masked_kat> ::might even send Gracie flying towards McGrath XD and didn’t hit ya LS, was about to when tackled -g-::
<McGrath> :: hops down from the hole and into the alley, moving aside in case a Gracie goes flying past XD ::
<Gracie> ::OW! Crud is punched in the ribs by this kat, and in return… Gracie attempts to pistol whip in da head of the kat in ‘thanks’::
<McGrath> ((<Masked Kat> :: starts to spass out :: R-R-R-ROID RAGE!!!!!!! <McGrath> I don’t think that whatever happens next will :: is grabbed by the throat and held up :: *gasp* a good thing ))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::well, still not happy about being fallen on!::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((LOL))
<McGrath> :: while those two are duking it out, makes his way over to LS, offers her a hand to help her up ::
<Masked_kat> ((::DEAD::))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::accepts McGrath’s help gratefully::
<Masked_kat> ::head doesn’t seem to flinch as if that didn’t affect her. tries to grab Gracie’s gun, and in doing so crush it in half::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::is about to go back into the fray when she sees the crushing of the gun. Stops in her tracks::
<Gracie> (( <Gracie>::shoves a cherry bomb into the kat’s mouth, watches it explode:: <Kat> Oooh tasty. ))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((LOL))
<Masked_kat> ((::busts up::))
<McGrath> It’s time for you to disappear :: grabs LS around the waist and shoots an Enforcer graple upwards to cause them to swiftly ascend upwards and away from the crazy strange strong one XD ::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ;:is grabbed and carried up before she can react:: What, what about Gracie? She needs help!
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> She’s so strong she crushed the English language <LS> I know, I’ve never seen something crushed in half before! ))
<Masked_kat> ((<McGrath> I knew that the first moment I saw her exploding fruit and cackling with glee.))
<Gracie> (( ::DIES:: ))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*dies both*))
<Masked_kat> ::mun assumes she managed to grab and crush Gracie’s gun?:: It’s not you that I want. ::turns to see McGrath and LS fleeing via grapple::
<Gracie> ::gun is crushed:: =__= That was my favorite gun.::
<Gracie> You aren’t getting her.
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> She’s dead to us now <Graice> Actually, I’m alright- <McGrath> DEAD TO US NOW ))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*DIES*))
<Masked_kat> We’ll see. ::attempts to grab hold of Gracie and fling her upwards towards McGrath ‘n Stormcrow lol like a livin’ rock::
<McGrath> She’ll be fine :: deposits them on the rooftop ::
<Masked_kat> ((LOL!))
<McGrath> :: and is likely collided into by the projectile version of Gracie XD ::
<Gracie> ::Flung! Aw crap! I pray I land on something soft::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::winces as she sees the two of them collide, moves to help them up::
<McGrath> :: is collided with and falls on his back with the Gracie no doubt on top of him, hopefully a foot didn’t wind up in his face XD ::
<Gracie> ::No foot…. <.< My shoulder landed in your face::
<Masked_kat> ::pops up alongside the roof as if standing on something.  when they manage to get themselves up, the see her aiming that large laser weapon at them, standing on a hoverboard like dealie::
<Masked_kat> ((they will see her^))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::crouching down beside McGrath and Gracie, gulps as she sees that::
<McGrath> :: shoves Gracie off of him without much er, grace, and flings an item onto the board ::
<Gracie> ::flung! And lands on the floor with a thump::
<Masked_kat> <board>::item is landed on:: <Masked kat> ::pulls trigger firing a megablast towards ‘em after they duck::
<McGrath> <Item> :: is a stick explosive of some kind, and after a moment, detonates, either breaking the board apart of disabling it ::
<McGrath> ((sticky^))
<Masked_kat> ::lets out a shout as the board from underneath her explodes! sends her flying backwards and onto the rooftop across from theirs::
<McGrath> :: gets up :: Make any enemies lately? :: at LS ::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::worried look, motions for the other two to get close to her:: No more than usual.
<Masked_kat> ::getting up herself. clothes charred but seems unharmed::
<Masked_kat> ::pulls out and throws a few more of those disc things towards the group.  leaps off the roof landing on the ground making a goodsized hole in her wake on the street. steps up out of it heading to the building::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::attempt to fling fireballs or conjure flame shields to block the discs::
<Gracie> ::attempts to shield herself with a desk from those discs::
<Masked_kat> <disc>::pow each explode as hit with flame::
<Masked_kat> ::crunching sounds heard as she is climbing up the side of the building with her bare hands digging in the bricks::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::gulps as she sees that:: Any suggestions on how we can stop her? ::to McGrath::
<McGrath> Not at the moment :: grabs onto LS’ shoulder, then grabs onto the nearby Gracie :: So we’ll figure that out later.
<Gracie> ::grabbed, you better not be taking me to a sweat shop XD::
<Masked_kat> ::crunching sounds gettin’ closer. top of her head seen as she’s almost at the top::
<StormcrowSelkirk> All right then. ::takes Gracie’s hand just to be sure, then teleports across the rooftops!::
<Masked_kat> ::leaps up and growls:: NOOO! ::seeing them teleport off. hisses and stands turning to see the direction they’re going off in::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::is zigzagging about for now, purposely trying to throw masked kat off, unfortunately::
<Masked_kat> ::once they’ve gone far outta sight, she heads down offa the building via fireescape.::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::eventually comes to a stop on the roof of a corner convenience store maybe half a mile away::
<McGrath> :: once they arrive there, turns to LS :: So, were you busy this weekend?
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::out of breath, sits down on a crate to rest:: It depends on what you want me to do.
<McGrath> Well, seeing as you have someone here trying to kidnap you, this may all work out :: takes out that manilla folder from his overcoat ::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::looks at the folder:: Any chance you could elaborate on that?
<Masked_kat> ((LOL! <McGrath> It’s always nice to gather up the people who hate you in one spot.  <Storm ‘n Gracie> …))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*dies*))
<McGrath> Swytch is dying. :: hands her the folder :: You can help her, if you want. If you don’t, it’s understandable.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::blinks:: Dying? What’s wrong with her?
<Gracie> (( <McGrath> All the bad Gawth fashion… it rotted out her brain. ))
<Masked_kat> ((::dead!::))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((lol))
<McGrath> Ever since she lost her powers her mortality rate has been amplified. She’ll catch up with her age within a few short months.
<Gracie> Let her die.
<Masked_kat> <Swytch>::you heartless cretin!::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::makes a small whistle through her teeth:: Talk about side effects. But, how could I help her? ::a bit suspicious, remembering:: If it involves giving her any of my magic energy or life force or whatever, forget it.
<McGrath> No, it’ll require something more involved. :: folder has sattelite images and two plane tickets :: A pilgrimage to Shangri-Klaw.
<StormcrowSelkirk> . . . *Huh*?
<Gracie> ….. what?
<Masked_kat> ((<Gracie> Yeyee! Can I go?  David and I didn’t get to finish our last vacation out.  Can I take him with me? <McGrath> You just said to let her die.  <Gracie> No no I said… uh Get her dye!  Y’know, to keep those… grays away that she’ll get soon apparently? ^^;))
<McGrath> Shangri-Klaw, according to legend, is a mystical locale located high in the mountains of a forgotten land. It possesses the ability to heal under certain conditions.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*dead*))
<StormcrowSelkirk> That sounds like quite a bit more than a weekend trip, and my mother’s wedding is next week. ::frowns:: And even if I did take Swytch there, what would stop her from attacking me afterward? You saw what she and the Pastmaster tried to do to me.
<McGrath> The special conditions require two to travel. One to be healed and another of pure virtue. The healing will only occur when one reflects the other.
<Masked_kat> ((<Gracie> What about one who likes to blow up things and one who’s so very cute? <McGrath> … you talking about Swytch and Stormcrow or you and your.. boyfriend?))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::pauses, can’t help blushing a bit:: You think I’m of pure virtue?
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*dies*))
<McGrath> Only one way to find out :: turns away :: It’s your choice. I can’t do it. :: descends from the rooftop ::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::calls after him:: Can I talk to Swytch before I decide anything? In a *safe* setting?
<Masked_kat> <Swytch>::McGrath’s got her contact info and address::
<McGrath> Like I said, it’s your choice <folder> :: has contact infor ::
<McGrath> ((info^))
<McGrath> :: walks away ::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::takes the folder, looks through it in more detail. Finds the contact info.:: Gracie . . . would you mind coming with me?
* Masked_kat is now known as Swytch
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::sounds a bit fearful now::
<Gracie> Of course I won’t mind.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::grateful smile:: Thanks. Even if Swytch is powerless now, it would be good to have someone to watch my back.
<McGrath> :: after the appropriate amount of travel time, makes his way back to the MBI and the crime scene. Will now start to look for clues to the identity of the masked one ::
<Swytch> ((<Gracie> I get to beat her up though right? <Stormcrow> uh… maybe?))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((LOL))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::looks at the address again::
<Swytch> <clues>::all that she left behind, aside from the destruction, are the parts to that hoverboard and the laser weapon which is quite advanced for its time::
<Swytch> <address>::isn’t but a block from where they are. penthouse suite in a swanky building nearby::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((<Address> “Go to the haunted grove in Megakat Park – Swytch’s apartment is one mile to the west. I’d turn back if I were you.”))
<Swytch> ((::dies!::))
<StormcrowSelkirk> :;well, that’s convenient. Off we go!::
<Swytch> ::plot convenient. ;)::
<Gracie> ::yay. My ribs better go with me XD::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::enters the swanky apartment building::
<Swytch> <lobby> ::has buzz up system before you’re allowed further to the elevators and all. Swytch’s apartment marked::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::finds the buzzer for the apartment in question, buzzes it::
<Swytch> ::few moments:: What are you doing here, witchling? ::heard on speaker::
<McGrath> :: takes the pieces of the board and puts them in some plastic evidence baggies. Attempts to heft up the laser weapon if he can ::
<Swytch> <weapon>::quite heavy but McGrath can handle it::
<StormcrowSelkirk> Swytch, McGrath told me what’s happening to you. I want to talk.
<Gracie> ::arms folded in front of her chest::
<Swytch> <doors>::open for ‘em as she buzzes ‘em in::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::and uuuup we go!::
<Swytch> <elevator>::lets ‘em out at top floor! huzzaaaah::
<Swytch> ::come to my door of DOOOOOOOOM- yeah okay just yeah. XD::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::goes to the Door of DOOOOOOM, knocks::
<McGrath> :: takes the items back into the MBI, depositing them on a table in the computer room. Really needs to get Sulfur to invest in that crime lab. Maybe after he gets the hole in the wall patched up XD ::
<Gracie> ::following like a good guard::
<Swytch> It’s unlocked. ::says from inside.  issa standing by the window::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::cautiously opens the door::
<Swytch> ((LOL!))
<Swytch> Come to gloat? ::wearing black long silk robe. barefoot. collar with the ring on. no jewlery ((and no make up eeeeeeeeeek!!)) or anything.::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::rolls her eyes:: No, just to talk. ::holds up the map and such McGrath gave her:: I hear you need someone to go to Shangri-Klaw with you.
<Swytch> … that is Jason’s solution? ::unamused::
<StormcrowSelkirk> Jason – you mean McGrath? Yeah, it’s what he told me.
<Swytch> Yes I mean McGrath.  And why did he tell you? ::grins, looks at her and Gracie:: Gee, I wonder which one of you has more “virtue”.
<McGrath> :: spreads out the evidence, taking out a camera and photographing the items ::
<Gracie> (( <Gracie> We both have equal amount of Virtue… LS is just the one who’s being subjected to your company. <LS> … Gee thanks… ))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*dies*))
<Swytch> ((LOL!!))
<StormcrowSelkirk> Hey, I don’t know if I’m virtuous or not by their standards. But, unless you have another candidate in mind . . .
<Swytch> <items>::photographed!:: <board pieces> ::apon close inspection, inside and underneath one of those has letters in a pretty cursive that was melded into the molding. look like the end of a word. “son”::
<Swytch> It’s a waste of time! ::shouts at her angrily:: They cannot possibly heal me!  Those of my kind are forbidden from even entering!  Wouldn’t surprise me if my mortality wouldn’t change that.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::sighs, shrugs:: If you’re so sure, I won’t try to change your mind. ::starts to go:: It’s not like I particularly *want* to help you.
<Swytch> … then why are you here?
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::grits teeth a bit:: Because I still remember what I saw that time I went inside your mind. We started off the same, but just letting your enemy die is something *you’d* do, and I’m not going to be like you.
<McGrath> :: frowns, a number of names come to mind, but one in particular stands out :: Jenna Clawson? :: recalling the orangeness ::
<StormcrowSelkirk> However, if you don’t even want to try, that’s not my problem.
<Swytch> ::takes in a breath and exhales. looks at her considering:: I’ll go.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::dang, part of her was hoping she’d still refuse:: . . . Very well, then so will I. But, Swytch, if this does work, what are you going to do after you’re healed? I don’t trust you, and I’m sure you know that.
<Swytch> <few hairs> ::from the Masked Kat’s fur may be gleaned from the parts or outside.  but shame Sulfur’s got no lab for ya dangit. -g- Just a nice new airy exit from the Deskroom::
<McGrath> :: samples those hairs and puts them in another plastic container. Fills out some paperwork and puts it in the outgoing mailbox for the Enforcer lab ::
<Gracie> (( <Swytch> Make the pilgrimage a Reality TV Show and make millions. ))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*dies*))
<Swytch> Nothing.  To you anyway.  I know I deserve this fate.  And I do not deserve your kindness.  You help me, then I will make a bargain with you, to leave you and the others in the MBI alone.
<Swytch> ((::dead::))
<McGrath> :: with that done, ponders the motive. It doesn’t make sense that Clawson would attack Stormcrow. As far as he knows they don’t have much if any history ::
<Swytch> The MBI prides itself on second chances.  I’ll take mine.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::thinks that sounds too good to be true, but also hopes that she might actually mean it. Gives a nod:: That works for me. ::looks at the tickets and such, when does our flight leave?::
<Gracie> (( <LS> Oh they believe in second.. and thirds and fourths. Why else does McGrath stay on the payroll? <Swytch> .. They need a broody flag pole to match the Broody lamp post? ))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*DEAD*))
<Swytch> ((::dies::))
<McGrath> ((<Tickets> :: five minutes ago ::))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((LOL))
<Swytch> <Jenna> ::nope hasn’t dealt with Stormcrow.  finds her an annoying receptionist however XD::
<Swytch> (LOL!))
<McGrath> <If it is her then she’s found a way to reactivate the super soldier syrum. And we’re out of the counteragent…>
<Gracie> (( <Gracie> … Where is that serum? I’ll take it! <McGrath> …. You being superhuman would frighten me. ))
<McGrath> <Tickets> :: are for the next day ::
<Swytch> ((LOL!!))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*dies*))
<Swytch> ((<Gracie> But I could totally smash coconuts with my elbow and break the world record without breaking my elbow!))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::gives one of the tickets to Swytch:: The flight leaves tomorrow. I don’t know what the weather in Shangri-Klaw’s like, so I’d pack for anything.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((lol))
<McGrath> ((<Swytch> :: packs a large traveling chest with a giant hairdryer ::))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*DIES*))
<Gracie> ((<Gracie> But I could bent press a truck! <McGrath> ….. I’m not that keen on the idea.))
<Gracie> ((<LS> I said pack only what you need to survive! <Swytch> That’s my Industrical grade hair dryer AND I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT IT… <LS>….. YOu need a breathmint. BAD. ))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*dying*!))
<McGrath> ((::dies::))
<Swytch> ::takes the ticket from her:: And you will meet me at the airport?
<Swytch> ((dying::))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::nods:: Yeah, at the check-in.
<Gracie> (( I’m about to pass out here folks @_@ ))
<Swytch> ((maw ::huggles:: night Graciemun))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((Nights Graciemun))
<Gracie> ((nights!))
* @Gracie Quit (Quit: I’m thirsty for your love, dancing underneath the skies of Lust.)
<Swytch> This had better not be a trick…
<StormcrowSelkirk> I could say the same thing to you. ::wry look::
<Swytch> It was not MY ally who helped arrange this.
<StormcrowSelkirk> True, but McGrath and I aren’t exactly close friends. I suppose you and I will just have to trust each other, for now.
<Swytch> For now.  ::smirks:: Bring something for both cold and warm temperatures.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::nods, does not return the smirk:: You too. I’ll see you tomorrow. ::heading out::
<Swytch> ::watches as she ‘n Gracie leave:: <This had better not be a waste of time, Jason…>
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::small groan once she’s out in the hall, covers her eyes with one hand:: <What am I letting McGrath get me into this time? . . . Oh holy kats, Mom!>
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::back to the EmBeeAye she goes!::
<Swytch> ::turns and goes to pack for this trip. won’t be taking much. is it too late to call up McGrath at the MBIIII::
<Swytch> ((<Dana> You’re going WHERE? <LS> Shangri-Klaw… <Bexa> I’m all for trips to mythical lands but… now? <Storm> I’ll be back for the wedding I promise… <Dana> No. <Storm> Moo’ooom. <Dana> No.  That girl can wait for a week.  <Storm> But mooo-oooom! <Dana> I SAID NO!!! ))
<McGrath> :: is still there in the computer lab, documenting the recovered evidence ::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*DEAD*!))
<Swytch> ::then calls up the MBI XD no one ’round to answer phone so compy lab’s rings::
<Swytch> <Tansy>::taking a forced nap in lobby still XD::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::once returned, spies the unconscious Tansy. Carries her into the infirmary as best she can, and takes a phone with her. While she keeps an eye on Tansy, dials her mom’s number::
<McGrath> :: picks up the phone :: Yes?
<Swytch> ((<Bexa> I’d run. <Storm> Why? <Bexa> Cranky horomones… not good at all… <Dana> RARARARAR!))
<Swytch> Shangri-Klaw?
<Swytch> <Tansy>::taken! good thing she’s magicaaaaal XD will be alright::
<StormcrowSelkirk> <Dana> ::sounds all happy-nervous-excited as she answers:: Selkirk and Kgosi residence, soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Kgosi. <Stormcrow> Hey, Mom. <Dana> Elizabeth? How are you, what’s up? <Stormcrow> ::uneasy:: I’m good. Um, Mom, listen. Something’s come up here at work, and, well, to make a long story short, I need to go abroad for a few days this weekend. <Dana> ::not happy anymore:: Abroad? I thought yours was just a regional
<StormcrowSelkirk>  agency? <Stormcrow> It is, normally, but this is kind of complicated. <Dana> Elizabeth -
<McGrath> You don’t have any other option. I did some research on the procedure the Pastmaster was performing, judging by the items recovered at the crime scene. It wasn’t going to work.
<Swytch> ((<Storm>::picks up phone, hears Swytch ‘n McGrath’s convo:: <McGrath> Yeah.  She won’t expect her surprise birthday party to be there.  <Storm> ::hee hee hees!::))
<Swytch> Of course none of what you found wasn’t going to work.  We were after the tome.  The pixies and the witchling were to be used to drain power for the Pastmaster’s watch.
<StormcrowSelkirk> <Stormcrow> Mom, I swear, it’ll be okay. It’s just for a few days. I’ll be home in time for the wedding. ::serious tone:: I promise that. <Dana> ::sigh;: I really hope you mean that, Elizabeth. <Stormcrow> ::feels a bit hurt:: I do, Mom. You and Bexa are the only family I have, and you mean everything to me. ::smiles a bit:: <Dana> ::feels a bit better, tone changes:: . . . You know, I was actually going to talk to you about
<StormcrowSelkirk>  that tonight. Remember the other night, when I asked you how you’d feel about having a sibling?
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*dead*))
<Swytch> ((<Dana> I’m about to spawn YOUR DOOM.  We’re naming her Faustine. ^____^))
<McGrath> He wasn’t going to help you.
<Swytch> Of course he wasn’t.  That’s quite obvious now.  Did you know what would happen to me once the link between dimensions was closed, Jason?  Did you know that not only would being cut from my power source would nullify my magic?  That it would slowly destroy me?
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::gets an uncomfortable mix of happy feeling and sinking feeling, can guess where this is going:: Yeah . . . <Dana> Well, I took a test this morning, and . . . Elizabeth, you’re going to be a big sister! ::overjoyed:: <Stormcrow> ::gulps:: Holy kats.
<McGrath> No, and neither did you, apparently.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((LOL))
<Swytch> I am not certain I will even be allowed in Shangri-Klaw… or if they can even help me.
<Swytch> ((<Faustine> You will think of me as holy, for someday I will have the powers of a god! BWHAHAHAHAHA!))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((::dying::))
<McGrath> Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. I have to go.
<Swytch> … of course.  ::hangs up and throws the phone across the room annoyed. goes to pack::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::listens to her mom talk, answering in one-syllable words:: <Dana> ::is giddy and a bit oblivious to Stormcrow’s worry. Is still a girl in some ways::
<McGrath> ((And, that does it for me tonight))
<Swytch> ((<Storm> Name her Gertrude.  That sounds less pretty.  <Dana> What? <Storm> I said that sounds more pretty!  Gertrude!))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((*dies*))
<Swytch> ((nights Matt! ::hugs::))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((Nights, Mattmun!))
<McGrath> ((Nights))
* @McGrath Quit (Quit: )
<Swytch> ((lol you about to crash ‘n burn too?))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((Eh, I could go for a bit longer, if you want.))
<Swytch> ((sure! least finish up convo between Storm ‘n Dana. ^_^))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::not much more to that, actually. Tells her mom that she really needs to get back to work and to pack for the trip, but that when she comes back, they’ll talk and talk to their hearts’ content:: <Dana> ::not thrilled with having to shut up, but understands her first child has to work now, so says her goodbyes:: <Stormcrow> ::hangs up::
<Swytch> ((lol <Dana> Girl don’t you hang up on me!))
<StormcrowSelkirk> ((lol))
* Swytch is now known as Tansy
<Tansy> ::slowly waking up now::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::sees that as she sets the phone aside:: Tansy? How are you feeling?
<Tansy> nnn… ::sits up and rubs head a bit:: I feel like I did when I once flew out in front of one of those… Mackie Truck things…
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::winces, tries not to chuckle at the description:: Yikes. Can I get you anything? Maybe some ice?
<Tansy> ::shakes head:: I can heal myself, but thank you. ::smiles:: Then I will have some fresh fruit- oh!  The strange lady in red!  Did she hurt you or anyone else too?
<StormcrowSelkirk> She gave me a bit of a shock, and she and Agent Patterson fought some, but I think we’ll both be all right. McGrath’s probably tracking her right now. ::pours herself some water:: Actually, I got kind of a whammy myself just now.
<Tansy> Oh?  She is still here? ::hops down from the bed frowning::
<StormcrowSelkirk> No, I mean I got a big surprise. ::takes a drink of water:: I just learned my mom’s pregnant.
<Tansy> ::eyes widen:: Dana? ::giggles now:: Really?
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::forces a smile:: Yeah, really. She told me she took a test today. I mean, she’ll need to go see a doctor to be sure, but it’s still probably true.
<Tansy> That is wonderful news!  Marriage and then a new kitten!  Awwww, I must see that my sister and I get her a present for the mortal babe.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::manages a real smile:: Yeah, but you should wait until she announces it officially and gets a full test.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::decides now that she can’t tell Tansy about the worry Hans has put in her mind::
<Tansy> Oh… oh… so ::talking quietly:: It’s a secret? ::grins, happy to be entrusted with a secret XD::
<StormcrowSelkirk> Not a secret exactly, just a bit early. ::small chuckle:: At least wait until after the wedding.
<Tansy> Perhaps you will have a sister too!  I hope it’s a girl. ::giggles::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::winces at that before she can stop herself::
<Tansy> Do you not want a sister? ::noting the look::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::is quiet for a while, then sighs:: It’s not that. It’s just . . . do you remember when we went to that awful future? Just after you and your sister met us?
<Tansy> … ::smile fades:: it is something I wish to forget, Stormcrow.
<Tansy> Why?
<StormcrowSelkirk> I know, I don’t like to think about it either. But . . . yesterday, when we were talking about families and children, Agent Lynx mentioned that he thought the sorceress that we encountered there, Faustine, might have been my relative.
<Tansy> But she looked nothing like you.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::nods:: That’s what I thought too. But, Tansy, you’ve seen my mother. We hardly look like we’re related at all – I look like my father, wherever he is. I only saw Faustine briefly, but I remember that she looked like she was lanky and had dark squiggle-marks. ::bites her lip:: So does Bexa.
<Tansy> ::thinks a bit on that:: Perhaps you should speak to Hans more about it then?
<StormcrowSelkirk> Maybe I should. He did seem pretty upset that he’d even mentioned it. ::looks down into her water cup::
<Tansy> You know… :;after a few moments:: even if this sibling of yours turns out to be her, she won’t turn out to be her.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::looks up:: What do you mean?
<Tansy> Time has been saved. ::smiles:: You can be there for her.  Be her friend, as well as her older sister.
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::thoughtful:: . . . That’s true. ::smiles a bit:: I can do that much. Besides, things might change even more – the kitten could be a boy, or Mom and Bexa could pick a different name.
<Tansy> I like the name… Iolanthe. ::smiles::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::snorts:: Feel free to recommend it to them. Me, I’d prefer something a little more usual, like “Gabrielle”, or “Eleanor”. Or maybe Bexa could pick a Tswana name. :: Hopefully not as extreme as “Abexami”, but I know there are some good ones.
<Tansy> I like unusual names.  They make the being more unique.
<StormcrowSelkirk> I guess you have a point there. Maybe that’s why I never really went back to being “Elizabeth” after my powers appeared.
<Tansy> I do like Stormcrow better.  How is it you gained that name?
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::looks a bit embarrassed:: Bexa gave it to me, when he first started renting with us. I was kind of a wild child, and he claimed it meant “herald of doom”, like a crow flying in front of a storm. ::wry look:: Since my middle name, Merle, means “blackbird”, it kind of stuck, but he stopped using it as I grew up. Then when I came here and needed a fake name, that was the first one that came to mind.
<Tansy> ::giggles a bit:: Well you do not herald doom, you help prevent it. ::smiles::
<StormcrowSelkirk> I don’t know about that. Ever since I came here, things have been getting crazier and crazier.
<Tansy> Not by your doing.
<StormcrowSelkirk> :;shrugs:: Heralding something isn’t the same as causing it. ::tries to change the subject a bit:: What about you, how did you get your name? I admit, I don’t really know anything about pixie families.
<Tansy> We aren’t given names until we show our abilities.  I… took a bit longer, so my mother chose to name me Tansy.  I think it means everlasting. ::shrugs:: She thought it would take forever for my abilities to show. ::smiles::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::smiles too:: I guess I know how that can be. I always thought a tansy was a kind of flower, but either way, it suits you.
<Tansy> ::giggles:: I do enjoy flowers.  That’s why I like the name Iolanthe. ::grins::
<StormcrowSelkirk> ::nods:: Well, it’s a nice name too. If Mom ever gets stuck for baby names, I’ll recommend it.
<Tansy> I think I’ve finished healing now.  Would you like to have some of that fresh fruit with me now?
<StormcrowSelkirk> I think I will. ::finishes her water, gets up::