2010-01-15

<Jason_Korat> ::as his mun blows the dust off him::
* LadyStormcrow is now known as Stormcrow_Selkirk
<Joseph_Forge> ::yesh happy new year!  XD  will be heading into the breakroom with coffee mug in hand to go fill it up::
<Jason_Korat> :GREAT STINK OF THE ANCIENT KATS, MUN! TOOTH BRUSH!::
<breakrom_TV> ((LOL!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<breakrom_TV> ::well the elections occurred and lo and behold… Josie Lyons has won the governor’s election! Yaaaay *thunderclap and lightling flash* XD Ann Gora on the TV giving news report::
<Jason_Korat> ::staring now, holding his can of milk:: Oh… wonderful.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::for the first time in quite a while – mun isn’t sure how long – enters the MBI lobby! Carrying a backpack over her shoulder::
<Joseph_Forge> ::looking over at the tv then shakes his head:: want me to see if dad can make room for you too when we all need jobs again?
<Jason_Korat> Pff. I always said the day this place shut down, I’d go backpacking around the world.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::heads into the breakroom, on that note:: Oh, hey everyone. ::in a fairly good mood, hasn’t heard yet::
<Jason_Korat> ::smiles:: Selkirk. long time no see.
<Joseph_Forge> ::chuckles:: good luck with that. I got a family to feed. ::looks over:: hey, Selkirk.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::smiles, then catches the downer vibe going on:: Is something wrong? ::looks over at the TV::
<Joseph_Forge> Oh just the end of the MBI.  ::thumbs towards the tv:: Lyons is govern0r now. ::turning and leaning against the cabinet while he sips his coffee::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::eyes open wider, jaw drops a bit:: Oh holy kats . . .
<breakrom_TV> ((brb))
<Jason_Korat> ::sits and offers Selkirk a can of milk:: Relax. She hasn’t pulled anything yet.
<Joseph_Forge> Yet..give her time.  ::watching the coverage on TV::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Of course she hasn’t. It’s too early, and she needs to establish a good image first. ::sighs, takes a seat::
<Jason_Korat> Oh, Mark’s gonna be thrilled.
<Jason_Korat> I mean, it’s not like she holds grudges for that long. ::dryly:
<Joseph_Forge> Just until the end of time….::sips his coffee::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> And who says it’s a grudge? She might honestly believe whatever she does is for the best. ::opens her backpack, pulls out a binder::
<breakrom_TV> ((back!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((wb!))
<Joseph_Forge> (WB!))
<Jason_Korat> ((wb!))
<Joseph_Forge> She’s just insane.  End of story.
<Jason_Korat> ::chuckles::
<breakrom_TV> <Ann> Governor Lyons has already begun her term by visiting the capitol city to appoint her deputy governor in charge there.  She states that Megakat City will be the main focus in the first few months.  <Josie> ::seen in earlier taped press conference:: I’m not going back to Megakat because it is my home city.  I’m going back because as anyone knows there are some major security issues that need to be handled.”
<Joseph_Forge> ::frowns:: yep..updating my resume.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::bites her lip as she leaves through papers in her binder::
<Jason_Korat> Better check if my passport is still valid.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> At least I’ll have my GED soon. ::to herself:: She said hopefully.
<Jason_Korat> GED?
<Joseph_Forge> That where you been?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Kind of. I had to take time off when I got injured, so I thought I should try to be productive while I was at it. My mom helped me get some textbooks, ::pats backpack:: and I’ve been studying ever since.
<Jason_Korat> ::smiles:: That’s great, Selkirk!
<Joseph_Forge> Yeah. ::smiels a bit:: good luck on all that.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::awkward look:: Hey, I haven’t taken the test yet. Studying’s made me realize how rusty I am school-wise.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> But, thanks. ::to Joe::
<breakrom_TV> <Ann> ::back to her:: Despite her 64% to 43% win over incumbent Katzenegger, many have doubts given the lack of her serving office before.  Polls show that she is still in favor among the populace by 54% state wide, 62% locally.  In other news today, KatCo Oil Company’s stocks sore while gas prices rise… more on that after this commercial break along with today’s weather.
<Jason_Korat> Huh… so she used the underdog image…
<breakrom_TV> ((soar^ even lol))
<Joseph_Forge> Does that surprise you any?
<Jason_Korat> Pff-no.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Not at all.
<Jason_Korat> That was her trademark when she worked here.
<Joseph_Forge> ::sips his coffee some more;: so I wonder how long until she pays us a visit
<breakrom_TV> <Tansy> ::pops head in the breakroom:: Captains? There’s a phone call for whichever one of you can take it.
<Joseph_Forge> ::looks to Jason:: you want it or me?
<Jason_Korat> ::sighs:: i’ll get it. ::goes;:
<Joseph_Forge> :;nods and lets him get it::
<Jason_Korat> ::goes pick up:: Megakat Bureau of Investigation. Whether or not we stay open is up to voters such as yourself.  This is Captain Jason Korat.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiies jase!::))
* Kutlass has joined
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Lo!))
<Jason_Korat> ((Kutlerz! Heys!))
* Jason_Korat sets mode: +o Kutlass
<Kutlass> ((Whaddup, peops!))
<breakrom_TV> ((hey girl!))
<Kutlass> ((Okay, just for the record, and because I never adhere to it anyway, when’s the official start time these-a-days? XD))
<breakrom_TV> <Josie> How very cute… is that how you have instructed your employees to answer the phone now, Korat?
<Jason_Korat> ((Get here at 9 p.m. EST and hopefully start. XD Otherwise, wait ’til people get here. LOL! Usually 10:00 p.m. EST))
<breakrom_TV> ((We started FIVE HOURS AGO how DARE you show up now!! XDDD oh darn Sagey told the real time))
<Joseph_Forge> ((hey Kutlass!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiiies!::))
* breakrom_TV is now known as Josie_Lyons
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies!!:: I mean… FIFTY THOUSAND DEMERITS FOR ARRIVING FIVE HOURS LATE!))
* Josie_Lyons is now known as Gov_Lyons
<Gov_Lyons> ::hahaha cause right now she’s pwning that title::
<Kutlass> ((lol! Dangit! RPG Fail))
<Jason_Korat> ((<Lyons> ::has a jacket with the letters “GOV” on the back::))
<Gov_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Jason_Korat> ((F–!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!))
<Jason_Korat> ::chuckles:: Naw. That’s usually how I answer it. Everybody else basically whimpers and says, “WE NEED JOBS! How can I direct your call?”
<Kutlass> ((Ooooh, okay, that’s my grade. For a minute.. I thought you were censoring yourself. Shamey!!))
<Jason_Korat> So congratulations, “Gov”. NOw that you basically own Metrokat City, what do you plan to do next?
<Gov_Lyons> ((::dies was like “wow Sagey is doing censored swears now? WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO?!”))
<Jason_Korat> ((MEGAKAT CITY. Good grief. MBI fail::))
<Joseph_Forge> (well I did too but I thought maybe I was missing the joke!))
<Jason_Korat> ((::DIES!!!!! just caught that!::))
<Jason_Korat> ((You dorks! ::dying::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::then diiiies!:: too much work on the metrokat stuff woman!))
<Kutlass> ((It’s like I’m not even in the same RPG anymore!!))
<Gov_Lyons> Not take away your jobs, Captain.
<Jason_Korat> ((::dying!:: My brain is someplace else. Pay it no mind))
<Gov_Lyons> ((That typo better mean more comic coming soon -g-))
<Kutlass> ((<SageBrain> ::downin’ cold ones with The Cheat::))
<Jason_Korat> ((::points to Rave:: Tell that to him! Tho’ he’s been good. He’s been drawing more model sheets. ))
<Joseph_Forge> ::sippin his coffeee:: so what do you think? Her calling to fire us all?
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies!!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::has no idea what’s going on so is just staying quiet::))
* Kutlass is now known as Shade_Ringo
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> We should find out soon enough.
<Jason_Korat> Oh? ::smirking, leans back against his desk:: Then to what do I owe the pleasure of your call?
<Shade_Ringo> ::doesn’t even have a clue where to pick up. can we say he was in a coma? from a date gone bad?::
<Gov_Lyons> I would like to make a personal visit to the Bureau.  Do you and your agents have the time?
<Jason_Korat> ))::dies, Ringo!:: on vacation! ))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<Jason_Korat> If I say “no”, you’re gonna show up anyway, so please, by all means.
<Joseph_Forge> Yep.
<Gov_Lyons> ((<Jenna> ::stole his kidneys and left Shade in his bathtub in ice after knocking him out from saying her perfume smelled like a poisonous flower and her smile matched it.  hey he thought he was complimenting the bad guy!:: ))
<Shade_Ringo> ::that’ll work! strides into the MBI, whistling, with a small duffell and severel lei’s hung about his neck::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((brb!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((Lol!! Terrifyin!))
<Jason_Korat> ((DEAD!!!))
<Gov_Lyons> No, if you decline that is fine.  But do plan on sending me an extensive report for the new year.  There’s a City Council meeting coming up to discuss the new year’s budgets and based on what’s needed will be carefully concidered.
<Shade_Ringo> ::swaggers into the desk room, plopping his duffel on the first clear desk he sees, which isn’t his because it’s stacked with back work from his absence:: Hey guys! How do you like my tan?
<Joseph_Forge> ((they in the breakroom, Shademun XD))
<Gov_Lyons> <Tansy> ::pokes head in deskroom:: Ringo! ::smiles and hurries over to hug him:: Everyone’s in the breakroom currently. ^_^
<Jason_Korat> You’re being awfully nice about this… ::suspicious now;:
<Shade_Ringo> ::erks at force of hug, then laughs, returning it:: Oh, so that explains the crickets. Well, let’s go say hi! ::pauses before leaving, eyeing his stack. whistling, takes half of it and distributes it on other’s desks before leaving::
<Gov_Lyons> Nice? Well the days of me storming about throwing tantrums are long gone, Captain.
<Gov_Lyons> <Tansy> ::lol bad boy Shade. walks with him or ahead of him into the breakroom::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Josie> These days I storm about throwing council members. <Jason> Eep.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((back!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((WB!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((WB))
<Gov_Lyons> ((wb!))
<Gov_Lyons> ((:;dies!::))
<Jason_Korat> …. I’d ask which alien race deposited you on the planet after taking your counterpart, but… nevermind. When do we expect this visit?
<Shade_Ringo> ::enters the breakroom with Tansy:: Aha! So here’s my tax-dollars at work!
<Gov_Lyons> In about an hour.
<Gov_Lyons> IF you are okaying it that is?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Oh, hey Ringo. ::not looking up from her studying::
<Joseph_Forge> ::blinks, looking up over his coffee cup then  lowers it and smirks:: Ringo. You look…dark.
<Gov_Lyons> <Tansy> It is good to see everyone has returned to duty! ::smiles looking over at Stormcrow.::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is reading::
<Shade_Ringo> ::flashes a grin:: Laying out on a beach for hours and hours will do that. ::patting his shoulder as he plops his duffel on the breakroom table:: But don’t be jealous! I did think of you all while in Meowi, and I brought back presents.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::ears flick up:: Presents?
<Jason_Korat> Sure, why not. Most of the day shift crew will be here.
<Gov_Lyons> Then I will see you soon. ::hangs up::
<Joseph_Forge> Oh dear.  Rub it in further. :;chuckles::
<Gov_Lyons> <Tansy> Yay presents! Even for me?
<Shade_Ringo> ::reaches into depths of duffel and starts pulling out strange little souvenirs:: Here’s a wooden tiki cup, with small umbrella included. ::puts on table:: Annnnd, ow! A pineapple. Hard sneaking that one through customs, lemme’ tell ya’.
<Jason_Korat> ::walks back into the breakroom:: Put on your best suits, guys.
<Shade_Ringo> Ooh, and then they had one of those bobble luau girls that you can put on your dash! For you Joe! ::sets on table and pushes it to make it bob::
<Joseph_Forge> ::quirks an eyebrow:: oh trina will loooove that. ::then looks to Jason and frowns:: she’s coming here?
<Shade_Ringo> ::turns at Jase entering, lei’s rustling XD::
<Joseph_Forge> ::just has a feeling. LOL!::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::freezes as she hears that:: *Is* she?
<Gov_Lyons> <Tansy> Oooh! ::takes up the pineapple and smells of it, ignoring everything else XD::
<Jason_Korat> ::beat, sees RIngo:: Nice tan. ::then to the others:: Yup. One hour.
<Shade_Ringo> ::smiles at comment:: Uh, who’s the “she?” Don’t know if I have any spare pineapples or coconuts to give out.
<Joseph_Forge> ::frowns some and shakes head:: i’m going to call the pregnant one and tell her she just got the day off. Don’t need her getting us fired. ::standing up and heading out to his office to call! lol!::
<Jason_Korat> ::to Ringo:: Our new governor – Josie Lyons.
<Gov_Lyons> ((<Shade> … hey I think I left something back at the islands… which I won’t tell you the name of… so you can’t find me until the next election! ::slips on outta there:: ))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::nearly drops his coconut:: Wha?!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nervously twisting her ponytail up into a more professional-looking bun:: Do you think she’d approve of me studying, ::indicates her books:: or should I hide them?
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol! <Shade> This’ll still be paid vacation time right? <Jase> No. <Shade> Sick leave? <Jase> Did you bring me a tiki cup?))
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Joseph_Forge> ((lol!))
<Jason_Korat> For now, hide ‘em. ::to Selkirk, and to Ringo:: Better hide the coconuts, too. ::smirks:: She won’t buy it if you suggest coconuts migrate. Besides, sparrows have already flown south.
<Gov_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Gov_Lyons> <Tansy> Oooh! ::takes hold of coconut in other hand::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::small chuckle at that, goes to take the backpack to her locker. Keeps the binder, though, as it looks inconspicuous::
* McGrath has joined
* ChanServ sets mode: +o McGrath
<Jason_Korat> ((Hey Matt!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((hey Matt!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Lo!))
<Shade_Ringo> ::laughs at that, then sorta’ looks worried, packing up all the goods that haven’t been claimed:: I’ll just distribute these later then. Good think I didn’t wear my hawaiian shirt.
<Shade_Ringo> ((Heyas, Matt!))
<Gov_Lyons> ((hey Matt!))
<Jason_Korat> ::chuckes, goes make sure he doesn’t look worse for wear himself::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::pauses at a mirror to tidy up her hair and uniform as she heads back::
<Gov_Lyons> <Tansy> Thanks, Shade… can I keep these?  And the cup? Or least the umbrella?  Fresh fruit straight from the islands is wonderful!
<McGrath> ((Heyas))
<Shade_Ringo> ((XD! <Jase> ::chucks coconut in frustration!:: <Coconut> ::crashes through lobby doors, right at Josie’s head, KO’d!:: <News> Scandal today at MBI as Jason Korat viciously assaulted the Governor with a coconut witnesses say!))
<Jason_Korat> ((::DEAD!!!!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!::))
<Gov_Lyons> ((:;dies!::))
<Shade_Ringo> Of course, pixie dust! That’s the idea. ::smiles, heading off to the locker room to hide the duffel for now::
<Joseph_Forge> ::returns after a few minutes:: Crisis diverted.  Tasha’s not coming in for paperwork detail today.  Told her to stay home and don’t go to any major public places a politician could be. Don’t needs to bail her out of jail.
<Gov_Lyons> <Tansy> ::grins and flies off to hide these in the basement behind her ‘n Assana’s shoe box::
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> :comes in to check on a few things. Left the kitts with gramma for half the day::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Jase> Why? Is bond double with a baby on board? Payin’ for two, you know. <Joe> Gosh… I don’t know. <Jase> I’m kinda’ curious now. <Joe> .. I’ll call her back.))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiiiies!::))
<Jason_Korat> ((::DEAD!!!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Gov_Lyons> ((LOL!!))
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> ::and since it’s been a while, is back to her regular self. BABY FAT GONE, BABY! BEHOLD MY CURVES! Mun stops::
<Shade_Ringo> ::sets duffel in locker and comes back out, whistling an island tune::
<Jason_Korat> ::hopes it’s better than the stuff the mun heard in St. Croix this Christmas. Cry… is gonna have to download Harry Belafonte to hear calypso music::
<Gov_Lyons> ::after “in about an hour” passes XD some cars arrive… couple Enforcer vehicles escorting the Governor’s limo, which is not as tacky as the Mayor Limo, it’s black not white. Less dirty looking! Enforcers exit and one opens door for Josie who exits. wearing nice coal grey suit, black tie and heels. she heads up to the door with her bodyguard escorts as well as another kat in a suit carrying her breifcase for her::
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> ::having heard from Joe, is now in uniform, too::
<Shade_Ringo> ::can’t be any worse XD may have forgotten about the leis around his neck, as he enters deskroom::
<McGrath> ((<Gov Lyons> :: no longer walks, rides piggyback on someone ::))
<Jason_Korat> ((How about a combination of reggae and rap?))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((lol))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies, Matt!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::yesh warned his honey over the phone!  will have went back to his office to hide out for a bit before she got there::
<Gov_Lyons> <Tansy> ::back at the front desk. stares as Josie and her entourage enter the lobby.::
<Gov_Lyons> <kat in suit> ::goes over and grins at Tansy:: Governor Lyons here to see Captain Korat. <Tansy> Er sure… go on back, they’re expecting you.
<Jason_Korat> ::is in the conference room::
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> ::ditto::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Tansy> Um, your entourage is blocking the fire lane.. ))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::we all supposed to be back there?::
<Gov_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!!))
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::I refuse! I will not go! I..I…will if I must but hiding unless I do::
<Jason_Korat> ::get your tails in the conference room!::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is there, sitting and looking all poised and older and professional. She hopes.::
<Gov_Lyons> ::heads on in down the hallway, towards conference room as that’s where they usually gather.:: <kat in suit> ::knocks on door and opens it::
<Jason_Korat> ((St. Croix pics for those who aren’t on my facebook page. Now… be jealous… and stop mocking me because I came back to the cold. http://www.fyresight.com/sagesk/pics/STXSage/index.htm ))
<Shade_Ringo> ::yipes! gets the memo and heads that way. sticks leis in desk drawer first::
<Gov_Lyons> ((XD YOU ARE STILL EVIL SUNNING IT UP -g-))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Prettyful!))
<Jason_Korat> ((I know I am. XD))
<Jason_Korat> ::looks up::
<Shade_Ringo> ((Daaag, yo! You wanna’ know how many feet of snow I’ve been buried in this whole time? But it’s okay.. because you came back, and are farther north. Ha!))
<Jason_Korat> ((::DIES!!!!!:: ))
<Joseph_Forge> ::meanie! will head to the conference room then just before Lyons gets there::
<Jason_Korat> ((Thaaaaaaaaanks, Kutlass. ::dying::))
<Gov_Lyons> ((LOL!! XD))
<Gov_Lyons> ::enters first, kat in suit following. body guards stand in the hall outside the door:: Korat.  Forge. ::nods to them::
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods to her politely:: Lyons.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::stands politely as Josie enters::
<Shade_Ringo> ::kinda’ got lost in the sea of black-suited kats following Josie, tries now to slip in quietly::
<Jason_Korat> ::nods, too:: Governor.
<Jason_Korat> ::standing as well::
<Gov_Lyons> ::looks ’round to see who all’s there today, eyes Shade as he enters late. goes to head of table there near the door:: May I? ::indicating the seat::
<Jason_Korat> ;:waves her to it::
<Jason_Korat> <Mark’s gonna love this one>
<Gov_Lyons> ::takes seat:: Thank you for allowing me to visit.  It’s for your benefit that I speak with you before the upcoming City Council meeting for submitting budgets. ::holds hand out, motioning to the kat inna suit:: <kat> ::sets briefcase onna table for Josie::
<Joseph_Forge> ::beside Jason, listening to her.  reeeeeeeally not liking her being there::
<Jason_Korat> ::arches a brow:: Oh?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::listens quietly, trying to look neutral::
<Shade_Ringo> ::found an empty seat, is still trying to get use to the idea of Josie as Gov.::
<Gov_Lyons> You know money funnels down to individual cities… Megakat gets a good percentage due to its size.  ::opens case up and pulls out a file folder:: The Bureau has gotten a lot of funding in the past… even offered more staff, a bigger building, yet Sulfur… who I see is not present… refused it.
<McGrath> ((<Shade> :: knew he should’ve voted instead of attending that hair-gel convention ::))
<Gov_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((LOL))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Shade> ::but the speakers *were* really good..::))
<Jason_Korat> <Voice> I had my reasons.
<Gov_Lyons> ::glances towards said voice, it better not be a disembodied voice of a spirit! XD::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Air Duct> ::collapses:: <Sulfur> ::rolls out:: Dang. That coulda’ been more dramatic.))
<Gov_Lyons> ((::SNORKS!!::))
* Jason_Korat is now known as Mark_Sulfur
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::dying!::))
<Mark_Sulfur> ::made his way past the suits, is in a dark blue trenchcoat with black pants and boots, and a red button up: Nice to know I made it on time, too. Congratulations I suppose are in order, Gov. Lyons. ::makes his way to the front of the table taking off his coat::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::make that a gray button up. Doy, Sage::
<Joseph_Forge> ::gets up and makes room for Mark to sit and talk! moving to stand nearby against the wall::
<Gov_Lyons> ::watches him enter:: Yes, reasons you’ve given in the statement sent to City Hall in your official decline of most what was offered.
<Gov_Lyons> ((<Joe> ::knows to let the adults talk! he’s lampposting::))
<Mark_Sulfur> And, were these reasons not enough?
<Joseph_Forge> ((lol!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::yesh! will play the part of the lamppost now::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Sulfur> Look at the color pallete. I’mma Swat Kat now. <Josie> Okay, your under arrest. <Sulfur> … I mean, this shirt is gray.))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((DEAD!!!))
<McGrath> ((::snorks, was thinking the same thing ::))
<Gov_Lyons> Not enough then and not enough now, given the rise of threats Megakat has been given.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!::))
<Gov_Lyons> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::listens quietly::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Mark_Sulfur> ::arms crossed: That’s according to your standards.
<Mark_Sulfur> :is also sounding a tad cold. Yes, signing your soul away kinda does that. XD::
<Joseph_Forge> <Angela>::you are still in trouble mister!::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::you already yelled at me! :P::
<Gov_Lyons> My standards?  Director… the MBI is too small to handle situations such as intergalatic nanobeings controlled by things wanting to take control over the entire planet, starting with Megakat.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::wants to say “and yet we did it anyway”, but knows that would not be wise::
<Joseph_Forge> <Angela> ::I don’t care! you’re still in trouble!::
<Mark_Sulfur> When we started, our duties were to investigate the cases the Enforcers were either too lazy or too busy to handle. As far as I’m concerned, that’s what we still do. As for these “other situations”, my Bureau handled them pretty well last I checked.
<Joseph_Forge> ::wonders what Mark is up to. don’t you get us fired!::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Angela> You better do some serious soul-searching, bo-yeee! <Sulfur> ;_;))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!!))
<Gov_Lyons> What about the occurance at Puma-Dyne last year?
<Gov_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Mark_Sulfur> If you’d clarify exactly which occurance? Puma-Dyne’s had several.
<Gov_Lyons> ::takes in a breath and exhales. closes her eyes:: You need to expand, Sulfur.  If you do not, you won’t be seeing such generous budget as far as I’m concerned. ::opens eyes again looking at him sternly::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Josie> The incident with multiple cherry bombs in tomkat restrooms. You don’t have a plumber on staff here. You couldn’t handle it! <Agent Mario> Mama Mia! Mario take’a care of it, lady!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((:DIES::))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((DEAD!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!!))
<Gov_Lyons> ((::snorks!:: <Hertz> ::screams girly scream:: The Mole People have arrived! They’re coming through the sewers! And they’re Italian! ::whaps Mario with plunger::))
<McGrath> ((<Joe> :: can be seen in the background, staring off distractedly :: <Can’t wait to get home and watch some High Def movies on my new LED TV. The contrast ratio is amazing. Better not let any of these losers know about it. I’ll never get them out of the house…> ))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::SOOOOOODEAD!!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((Lol!!both))
<Mark_Sulfur> ::leans forward:: It’s always about money, isn’t it? ::nonchalantly now::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::soooooodead!::))
<Gov_Lyons> ((::dies::))
<Gov_Lyons> No.  It isn’t.  It is about what is done with it.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies and is dead::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Sulfur> That’s our second plumber this week. His brother Luigi didn’t make it either. Happy now, Lyons?!))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((DEADDEAD!!))
<McGrath> ((<Josie> You need to let out that belt, because your gut is starting to spill over and is on the verge of splitting your pants. <Mark> … we’re talking metaphorically, right? :: suddenly feels very self-conscious ::))
<Gov_Lyons> ((<Josie> … I’m authorizing this place to be blown up immediately. -_-; ))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!both))
<Mark_Sulfur> I suppose that’s right.
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::SOOODEAD!!::))
<Mark_Sulfur> Suppose we DO expand. WHat next?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<Gov_Lyons> You expand, you can handle crises better.  Is this all who are on staff today? ::motions to the others in the room::
<Shade_Ringo> ::swiveling ever so slightly in his chair, following the convo with his eyes::
<Mark_Sulfur> This is the day shift. You didn’t exactly answer my question.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Sulfur> No! The other 50 are out on donut runs-er.. patrol! <Josie> Ah ha! Donut budget slashed!))
* McGrath is now known as Jack_Spinner
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::dies!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Mark> I’m sure if we check the pipes we might find some more…))
<Jack_Spinner> :: Mark’s newly acquired spider sense likely goes off ::
<Gov_Lyons> ::opens up her folder and flips a couple pages:: So much time is wasted with you having to continue conferring with the Enforcers and being understaffed.  You need a forensics lab, updated training facilities, updated evidence area where things can be logged on computer file not paper, personnel to fly your chopper besides one pilot, a janitorial staff… the list goes on of what you do not have, Director.
<Mark_Sulfur> ;:sniffens some::
<Mark_Sulfur> ((STIFFENS. Sheesh))
<Gov_Lyons> ((<Mark> ::sniffles:: ;_; Stop bashin’ my Bureau, meanie! ))
<Jack_Spinner> :: taking position several blocks away, taking aim with a high-powered rifle through that large conference room window, sighting in on Josie’s head, too far away to be seen or shot by a normal individual ::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::snoooorks: <Mark> Sheesh…you would know I’d forget my deodorant…))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Josie> Are you.. crying? <Mark> ::sobbing:: NO! Just shut up, okay?!))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::DIES!!::))
<Mark_Sulfur> :::fur on end some:: Which means if we acquire these things, we’re gonna be on a very, and I mean a VERY short leash courtesy of Megakat State.
<Gov_Lyons> ((<Josie> There’s no crying!  There’s no crying in law enforcement! <Ringo> I thought that was baseball- <Josie> IT IS LAW ENFORCEMENT. ))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::dies!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!! mind reader!))
<Mark_Sulfur> ::turns to look out the window;:
<Mark_Sulfur> ::discretedly, that is::
<Gov_Lyons> ::smiles a little:: Why do you say that?
<Jack_Spinner> :: pulls bolt back and chambers a round. One eye closed as other looking through scope. ::
<Shade_Ringo> ::drumming fingers on table now. glances at watch::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::getting uncomfortable watching this, hopes Mark knows what he’s doing::
<Mark_Sulfur> Meaning that we’re gonna have to ask the state for permission to do ANYTHING within our jurisdiction.
<Gov_Lyons> That isn’t going to be much of a hinderence.  You need this expansion.
<Mark_Sulfur> What we need is for you to let us do our jobs. Now, unless my team decides that this is what’s best for us, I’m declining. But as always, I”m going to leave it up to them.
<Joseph_Forge> ::still playing the lamppost against the wall!::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Mark> Your just like Microsoft. You make me sick! <Josie> We have a patch for that.))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((DEAD!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!!))
<Gov_Lyons> ((::snorks!::))
<Mark_Sulfur> ::heartbeat is racing now::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::looks out the window again askance::
<Gov_Lyons> Well then… what say you, agents?  Think you can still operate as you are properly?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((lol))
<Joseph_Forge> Personally…I do. We’ve done well on the budge we have.  Our record will show that.   I say if Sulfur thinks its a bad idea then I do too.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . I don’t suppose there’s any way to compromise? ::thinks she does have a few good points::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::not really paying attention now::
<Mark_Sulfur> <Jason> You already know where I stand. <Trina> I’m happy being poor. ::smirks::
<Jack_Spinner> :: starts to pull the trigger. Due to Swytch’s magic, no doubt appears closer and slower moving to Mark then he actually is ::
<Gov_Lyons> No.  Expansion or not.  That is the only option. ::closes folder, puts it back in the case and closes it:: <kat in suit> ::takes it up::
<Mark_Sulfur> :looks out the window now, can now see it. Eyes fly wide and runs up on the table towards Josie::
<Joseph_Forge> I think you know our answer, Lyons. We’re not interested in your money.  We like how we operate, and we do what we do well without your help.
<Gov_Lyons> Very well.  I felt I should at least- GAH Sulfur what the heck?! ::standing up as Mark is running on the table towards her::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::stiiiiill running. XD::
<Jack_Spinner> :: fires, narrowly missing as Mark presumedly moves Josie out of the way ::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<BodyGaurds> ::open fire on Mark:: <Mark> Hurk! <Josie> Heh. ::shot:: <Megs> O_O! What.. the.. heck!?))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((:SOOOODEAD!!!::))
<Jack_Spinner> <Conference Room Window> :: shatters as the bullet breaks through, and goes through the other three sets of windows that are so perfectly lined up there XD ::
<Gov_Lyons> <bodyguards> ::hear Josie shouting and burst into the room in time to see:: <Josie> ::tackled by Mark to the floor? XD knocking over the chair she was sitting in::
<Joseph_Forge> ::eyes widen as Mark jumps up and starts at Josie! starts to say something then ducks as he hears a gunshot!:: crud! everybody down!
<Mark_Sulfur> ::not entirely. Is hit in the back, because I’m just evil that way;:
<Gov_Lyons> ((::DEAD::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Director, what are you – ! ::then gasps as the window shatters, and dives down herself::
<Mark_Sulfur> <Jason> :got Selkirk down:: <Trina> ducks and covers::
<Gov_Lyons> <guards> ::pull out their weapons, aiming at Mark, then see windows shatter:: <kat in suit> ::looks to the windows, remaining calm where he stands:: <Josie> Mark get offa me! ::shoving at him not realizing he’s been hit:: What’s going on?!
<Shade_Ringo> ::jumps back in seat at all this, grabs firearm, rolling over the table, getting near the window that was shot at::::
<Jack_Spinner> Gah! :: shouts in frustration. Throws the rifle away from his perch in anger and skulks hastily away ::
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::dies, read “sulks hastily”))
<Gov_Lyons> ((LOL!!))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((<Spinner> NO FAIR! ::pout and stuff::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!))
<Mark_Sulfur> <Trina> ::checks outside, gun aimed::
<Gov_Lyons> <bodyguard> ::calls the Enforcers out front informing them there’s a situation::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!::))
<Mark_Sulfur> ::oh, as for me? X_X::
<Joseph_Forge> ::pulling his gun and easing towards the window to look out carefully:: is everyone alright?!
<Gov_Lyons> Mark I said… ::stops struggling:: … Mark?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> I think so . . . ::makes her way over to Mark and Josie::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::breaaaathing sloooowly. Was hit in the back, so it either took out a lung… a spleen… a kidney… hey, whatever feels meaner::
<Jack_Spinner> ((<Mark> My back-fats! :: winces ::))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::headdesk, DIES!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((:snooork diiiiies!::))
<Gov_Lyons> ((::DEAD::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((lol))
<Shade_Ringo> ((LOL))
<Mark_Sulfur> <Jason> ::calling:: I need an ambulance at the Megakat Bureau, STAT!
<Joseph_Forge> ::easing up slowly to see if he sees who did the shot!::
<Shade_Ringo> I don’t see.. paw dang, there’s no way to tell where it came from. ::edging head out window::
<Gov_Lyons> Mark! ::moves out from under him trying to sit him up notes the wound on his back:: <bodyguard> Right away! ::calls out front as he hurries outside:: <other guard> ::at the window now looking out as well:: <kat in suit> ::remains where he is, watching the various agents and all::
<Mark_Sulfur> <Trina> There’s too many buildings to see.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Ohkatsohkats . . . ::to herself, as she sees Mark’s hurt::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::not saying anything::
<Joseph_Forge> Yeah. ::holstering his gun::  Whoever it was is probably long gone by now. ::looking over to mark, going over to see whats going on:: Crud…
<Mark_Sulfur> <Jason> ::checks on him:: He’s got a pulse, but barely.
<Joseph_Forge> How long until the ambulance gets here?  Any word from them?
<Gov_Lyons> ::quiet, just holding him up some, letting him lean against her:: Why are you still here? Go look for evidence!  They may’ve left something behind!
<Gov_Lyons> <bodyguard2> One’s on their way, sir.  Ah, it’s arrived! Out front of the building.
<Mark_Sulfur> <Jason> ::frustrated to Josie:: We worry about that later. ::then to the bodyguard:: Get them up here!
<Gov_Lyons> <bodyguard> ::getting info through earbud comm:: <Ambulence> ::indeed arrives, medics exiting and hurry inside with a stretcher, make way to conference room::
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods, looking to selkirk and Ringo:: You two. Go see if you see anyone hanging around out there or see any clues.
<Shade_Ringo> ::stands fully in front of window, peering out at buildings. turns at Joe, nodding, headed for the door, boots crunching on glass:: Keep us posted. ::nodding grimly towards Mark::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::gets to her feet, swallows:: Yes sir. ::heads with Shade::
<Mark_Sulfur> <Mark> ::opens his eyes some and sees Jason, then mouths something to him:: <Jason> ::just nods::
<Jack_Spinner> ((<Mark> I’ve always hated you))
<Gov_Lyons> <medics> ::set stretcher down:: We got it ma’am, get back please.  ::checking Mark over, have Josie move as they check his vitals and prep oxygen:: <Josie> ::releases him and stands backing up:: <kat in suit> ::quietly to Josie:: We best take our leave, Governor.  There’s nothing we can do here. <Josie> ::nods::
<Gov_Lyons> ((LOL!!))
<Joseph_Forge> Will do.
<Joseph_Forge> ::looks to Lyons.  starts not to do it but goes over:: Josie, wait.
<Gov_Lyons> <Josie> ::notes a bit of blood on her hand from touching Mark at his back.:: Sanitizer… <Kat in suit> ::hands her handkerchief and small bottle of hand sanitizer:: <Josie> ::takes, wiping off, starts to head for the door, looks at Joe:: Yes, Captain?
<Joseph_Forge> ::walks over to her:: Is there a number you can be reached at easilly? I’ll…I’ll keep you updated if you want.
<Shade_Ringo> ::pulls out phone, dials Enforcers:: Yeah, this is Agent Ringo with the MBI. We just had a shooter fire into our headquarters. We need your help locking down the Fluffington, Shears, and Whiskaz Buildings until we get a chance to sweep them.
<Mark_Sulfur> ((XD!!!! building names!))
<Gov_Lyons> ((<Morris> Roger that! <Roebuck> Roger!))
<Jack_Spinner> <Enforcer 1> “We have a report of someone suspicious entering the Fluffington Building. We’re sealing it off”
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::dying!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is still stunned by what just happened, so lets Shade do the talking::
<Shade_Ringo> We’ll meet you there! ::starting off at a run out the building, hanging up::
<Gov_Lyons> ::narrows eyes at him:: Yes. <kat in suit> ::hands Joe a card:: <Josie> Let me know immediately soon as he is in stable condition.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::follows!::
<Mark_Sulfur> <Trina> :went with the ambulance::
<Joseph_Forge> ::takes hte card:: I will.  ::pockets it.::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Jason> ::went for a sno cone::))
<Gov_Lyons> <medics> ::indeed cart Mark once stabalized to abulence, allow Trina to ride with:: <Josie> ::turns and exits with her body guards hurrying her into the limo. soon her entourage of vehicles leaves::
<Mark_Sulfur> <Jason> ::runs his fingers tiredly through his hair, looking at the mess:
* Gov_Lyons is now known as Tansy_B
<Joseph_Forge> ::looks around a bit then looks to Jason:: Go to the hospital if you need to.
<Mark_Sulfur> I will. By the way…
* Mark_Sulfur is now known as Jason_Korat
<Jason_Korat> ((Jason up there))
<Jack_Spinner> <Enforcers> :: have surrounded the building, see Ringo approaching :: We think it’s the guy. An officer was shot who went in to check.
<Joseph_Forge> Yeah?
<Tansy_B> ::was in hall, goes inside to finally see what happened… notes the mess, hurries to get cleaning supplies::
<Shade_Ringo> ::breathing a bit heavy:: He’s still in there then?
<Shade_Ringo> ::checking cartridge::
<Jason_Korat> Mark’s words. I dunno if he saw this coming… or what. But I agreed to it when he asked me. ::then looks to him levelly:: You’re in charge now.
<Tansy_B> ((<Joe> woo hoo! Then I officially order myself to go home and watch my HD flat screen LED TV! ^___^))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((lol!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Jack_Spinner> <Enforcer> We think so… and we think we know who it is <Another Enforcer> :: brings the discarded rifle forward :: <Enforcer 2> Found this discarded in the street. :: NSA engraving seen on the barrel with Spinner’s name on it ::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!::))
<Jason_Korat> ((::DIES!!!;: <Jason> Sheesh. At least mourne a little!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::blinks, shaking head a bit:: I..what? ::confused look::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks at it, and freezes:: Oh no. Agent Ringo . . .? ::indicates::
<Jason_Korat> You’re director now. As captain, you’re next in line.
<Shade_Ringo> ::takes rifle, looking at it. knuckes whiten as his grip clenches over it, hands it back, too upset to even respond:: You with me, Selkirk?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::tightens her jaw, nods:: I’m with you. At least we know who we’re dealing with.
<Joseph_Forge> ::Frowns some::  You’re a captain too…
<Tansy_B> ((<Joe> But TEEEVEEEEEEE ;____; <Jase> >.<!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!))
<Jack_Spinner> <Fluffington Building> :: nearing the completion of its construction, there’s still some scaffolding here and there, and a construction elevator ::
<Shade_Ringo> ::to Enforcer:: *No one* leaves this area. Not unless their bleeding or in a body bag. ::starts towards the Fluffington::
<Jason_Korat> ::hand on his shoulder:: Yuo’re capable enough.
<Jack_Spinner> <Enforcers> SWAT backup is still about 10 minutes away. You’ve got that long.
<Joseph_Forge> ::Shakes head:: I’m holding it until he’s back.  That’s all.  Now you better get to the hospital. And…might wanna go by and tell his girlfriend. Or call her at least.  She’ll want to be there.
<Tansy_B> ::goes back in the conference room with rolling garbage can. quietly enters. begins blowing the glass across the floor, keeping it to the ground, moving it towards the window with her wind::
<Jason_Korat> I will. ::turns to go, then stops to say:: We’re still saying, “no”, right? ::smirking::
* Jack_Spinner is now known as Building
<Joseph_Forge> The answer is still no.  Its what he wanted and its what we will still want.
<Shade_Ringo> ::enters the building, gun draw, eyes scanning the large lobby::
<Jason_Korat> (( *Building is now known as Street / *Street is now known as Sewar /*Sewar is now known as mutant turtle with ninja abilities))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::eyes take on a faint glow as she turns on her magic-vision a little, keeping close to Shade and ready to teleport them both away if needed::
<Jason_Korat> ::nods: Good to hear, Director Forge. ::turns and leaves::
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Tansy_B> ((::DEAD::))
<Building> :: lobby is vacant, no furniture yet. Only lighting is coming from several work lights that are setup on tripods at various spots. The gate to the construction elevator has been visibly broken into, and a second car remains available to ascend with ::
<Tansy_B> ::looks over at Joe:: … is the Director going to be alright?
<Joseph_Forge> ::shakes head at Jase then perks ears to tansy and looks over at her:: I hope so.  I won’t lie to you….it didn’t look good.
<Shade_Ringo> ::checks out behind some pillars, then notes the construction elevator:: Selkirk. ::nods head thataway, nearing it hastily::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods, follows!::
<Tansy_B> ::frowns at that and nods:: I’ll take care of this… okay?
<Tansy_B> ::indicating the mess::
<Joseph_Forge> alright thanks. I’m going to see what Selkirk and Ringo have found.  Call me if you need me here. ::heading out the door::
<Building> <Other Elevator> :: can be seen/heard ascending upward as if only moments before someone boarded it ::
<Tansy_B> Likewise, sir. ::serious when things need to be.  turns and continues clearing the floor of the glass::
* Jason_Korat is now known as Mark_Sulfur
<Tansy_B> ::gathers it into piles and has said pieces fly up and into the can::
<Joseph_Forge> ::will head out of the MBI! seeing the commotion down the street and heads that way!::
<Shade_Ringo> ::looks up after the other elevator, hissing between his teeth:: C’mon, quick. ::opens gate to other one and beckons her in::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::so is in bed… probably dying… or is he? Am I allowed to die, Swytchy?;:
* Tansy_B is now known as Swytch
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Swytch> Depends. Anybody got a quarter?))
<Mark_Sulfur> (::dies!:))
<Swytch> ::can be heard inside Mark’s head:: “I give you an ability and you can’t even use it right…”
<Swytch> ((LOL!))
<Mark_Sulfur> ::slits his eyes open, barely hanging on to life now:: <”He cheated.”>
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Mark> You said I’d have a spine of steel! <Swytch> An obvious metaphor for more courage and bravado! Not literal *steel* in your back!))
<Building> <Elevator> :: once boarded will ascend and make it to the top floor where the other one has stopped ::
<Swytch> <”Just how did he cheat?”>
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiies!::))
<Swytch> ((::dies:: <Swytch> Just like when I said your head is hard as a rock… ))
<Mark_Sulfur> <”… he just did. I still need to stop him.”>
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::will say was notified by some means by Jason so is on her way to the hospital!::
<Joseph_Forge> ::heading over to the mess of Enforcers, trying to find who’s in charge! Wants to know whats going on::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Kat> Ahem. ::at Angie’s door, a singing telegram:: “Just wanted to say, gee I hope you’ve had a good day! Cuz now it’s gonna’ blow, your b/f’s near dead, better go, go, goooo!” … what, no tip?))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::DEAD!!!::))
<Building> <Enforcers> :: explain to Joe that Ringo and Stormcrow went in ::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiiiies!::))
<Swytch> ((::DEAD::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::If’n Liz made it in, are up, up, and awaaay::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::huzzah!::
<Joseph_Forge> ::whoo! thanks for the info! will radio in to Ringo and Selkirk::  What’s your status?
<Swytch> <Yes… you do.  But you can’t do that if you’re dead… and if you die before killing him I can’t get your soul… WHY did you protect her?  You had time to reach him first.>
<Shade_Ringo> ::once the elevator stops at the top floor, flings open the gate and levels gun::
<Building> <Elevator> :: deposits them on the top floor where a minor commotion can be heard as if someone is struggling with a piece of equipment :: <Voice> :: frustrated sounding :: Why can’t I ever get these stupid things to work right…
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::startled a bit, gets her radio and whispers:: We’ve tracked him to the elevator, and gone up after him – ::then pauses as she hears the voice::
<Swytch> ((<Ringo> The open air up in this unfinished building is totally messing my hair! Quick Joe, get up here with some hair gel!))
<Joseph_Forge> Roger that. Be careful.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
* Building is now known as Jack_Spinner
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol! <Ringo> I despise wind in high places.))
<Mark_Sulfur> <”Curse my better judgement. I have a favor to ask.”>
<Shade_Ringo> ::barges out of the elevator, noting the voice and the movement. searching for the source::
<Swytch> <Tsh… a favor… WHAT is this favor?>
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::making it to the hospital and heads for the waiting area quickly since he’s probably not where they can get to him::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Mark> Can you make my soul sunny-side up? <Swytch> ..Sure. <Mark> Really? <Swytch> No, you idiot! I’m lying! I’ve evil! You’re gonna’ be crispy fritters! <Mark> ;_;))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiiies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::stays close to him, eyes glowing slightly again::
<Jack_Spinner> Alright! There we go. :: if snuck up on, can be seen loading a medium-sized shoulder-fired grappling hook cannon :: Now, for a semi-dramatic escape :: pulls out a Glock 18 and sprays some rounds into a plate glass window, filling it with holes, and kicks it once to shatter it, nearly losing his balance but recovers quickly ::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::trying to keep his eyes open, ears drooping;: <”Don’t let her see me like this…”>
<Swytch> ((::rollin’!::))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::dies!!::))
<Jack_Spinner> ((::dies::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::bares teeth and crouches, then tries to send a white-hot fireball whipping around at the grappling hook cannon::
<Shade_Ringo> ::ears flatten, seeing what he’s about to do:: Spinner! ::aiming gun:: Drop it!
<Swytch> <… Angela Daniels you mean? See you like what? She’s a doctor, she can handle this.>
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::. . . Or, Shade does that. Whichever.::
<Shade_Ringo> ::sees Storm’s fireball, and is hot on it’s tail, charging Spinner::
<Mark_Sulfur> <::sighs:: “Of course, look who I’m asking. So… exactly how hot is it down there?”>
<Jack_Spinner> :: sees them, and smiles :: Too late! :: fires the grappling hook just as LS does that, which causes it to malfunction, go *Pffffffft* and impotently spit out the hook only two feet away ::
<Swytch> <Ask Spinner… ::cackles:: Though as per our contract, should you die, you’ll not be experiencing it.  Don’t fail again, Markus Sulfur… >
<Shade_Ringo> ::after the hook malfunction XD uses momentum of run to swing a nasty blow towards Spinner’s jaw::
<Mark_Sulfur> <”I’ll keep that in mind.”>
<Swytch> ::no longer in his mind XD:: <nurse> ::approaches Angela:: Dr. Daniels?
<Jack_Spinner> :: doesn’t have much time to react as is coldcocked by Ringo and spins around, landing face first on the unfinished floor ::
<Shade_Ringo> ::goes immediately for a kick to his ribs::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::hurries to try and help restrain him::
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::looking over at the nurse:: Yes?  ::worried look. still in her white coat from being at work. ::
<Swytch> <nurse> They’ve stabalized him but are still finishing up… this is a bit unorthodox but seeing as how you’re in the medical profession and the MBI’s done so much for the city… we’ll let you see him in the viewing room next door if you’d like.
<Jack_Spinner> Urk! :: coughs :: Alright, I give up :: wheezes a bit ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Ringo, quit that and help me. ::gets out cuffs. Would like to join Shade in kickage, actually, but feels she has to be professional for Mark’s sake::
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>  ::nods:: I’d like that. Thank you.  ::will go with the nurse::
<Shade_Ringo> ::grrs, stopping mid kick. does dig a knee into his back pretty hard, as he grabs for his arms to pull back to cuff:: You have the right to rot in jail, maggot, and anything you say might be kicked back through your teeth.
<Jack_Spinner> :: is cuffed and groans :: You broke my ribs. I need to get to a hospital.
<Swytch> <Nurse> ::motions for her to follow, leads her through ER and then around double doors to the room next door to where they’re working on Mark. windows there of thick glass, as would be where students go to observe:: Here you are.
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::follows, frowning some seeing mark:: Thank you, nurse.  ::walking over close to the window to watch::
<Jack_Spinner> ((<Doctor> :: narrates as the procedure ensues :: And as you can see, the patient’s ample back-fats have prevented an otherwise fatal injury from occurring ))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Mark_Sulfur> ::is all pitiful and stuff:: <Jason> ::goes sit next to Ange::
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::dead!::))
<Swytch> <nurse> ::nods and exits room:: <doctors> ::have Mark laying on table, finishing sewing him up from whatever damage was done internally they had to fix::
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!! <Mark> This is way cheaper than liposuction. Oh, hi honey! ::waves through glass at Angie::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::says nothing, just gives a low growl as she hauls him up::
<Swytch> ((LOL!!))
<Jack_Spinner> :: is hauled up and taken away without too much resistance ::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiies!::))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::dies!!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::takes him over to elevator, opening it up and shoving him in, hard::
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>:watching so hardly notices Jason there. blinks though and looks over at him:: Jason.  What happened?  ::can tell is trying to be strong and not cry. used to seeing that stuff but not with her boyfriend being the one on the table!::
<Jack_Spinner> :: is shoved in :: <Elevator> :: takes them down to the waiting crowd below ::
<Joseph_Forge> ::is down there with the enforcers waiting on them to come out!::
<Mark_Sulfur> <Jason> ::hands her a kleenex:: Sniper during negotiations with the governor.
<Shade_Ringo> ::silent and tense, showing great restraint. when they get to ground level, opens the door to take him out::
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::nods some, taking the kleenex:: He was targeted? Or the governor?
<Mark_Sulfur> The governor. He intercepted.
<Jack_Spinner> :: is taken out :: <Enforcers> :: move in to take custody ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::has Spinner’s other side, trying to resist the urge to dig her claws into him::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Jason> ::shakes head:: It was the wrong day to wear his favorite Duck Hunt shirt.))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((DEAD!!!))
<Swytch> ((<Angie> Mark! You’re okay! <Doc> ::knocks him out:: Stupid weak anesthesia… <Angie> HAY!! O_o;))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Mark_Sulfur> ::isn’t breathing::
<Shade_Ringo> Yeah, just.. get him out of our sight. ::letting the Enforcers take him::
<Jack_Spinner> :: before is taken away, says to Stormcrow and Ringo :: Thanks for ruining everything. You’ve killed us all… :: hauled away ::
<Mark_Sulfur>  ((BRB! Have to restart compy))
* @Mark_Sulfur Quit (Quit: )
<Swytch> <monitors> ::start going off:: <Docs> ::alerted! start following proper procedures to revive him. for his sake, his mun will return XD::
<Joseph_Forge> :;watching them bring  Spinner out, frowning and going over to the pair:: Good job guys.
<Jack_Spinner> ((<Doctor> The patient is unresponsive. I’m sorry. ))
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::starts to say something to Jason then frowns and attention turns to the monitors:: no…no no no…..
<Swytch> ((<Angie> IT’s his mun she’ll be back she will! ::shaking head surgeon::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::may need to be held back:: Shut him up!
<Jack_Spinner> <Enforcers> :: put him in the back of  a squad car and take him away ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::long breath:: Thanks. But what do you think he meant, about this “killing us all”?
<Joseph_Forge> Dunno.  Don’t really care. So long as he pays for what he’s done.  ::watching the car take him away::
<Shade_Ringo> He’s a nutcase. He thinks every sleazy thing he does is justifiable.
* Swytch is now known as Enforcer1
<Enforcer1> ::sitting in back with Spinner while two more in front of the car. looks over at him:: Getting sloppy, aren’t you, Spinner?
<Jack_Spinner> :: frowns :: I need medical attention, or else my non-existant attorney is going to get upset.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::doesn’t say anything to that::
<Joseph_Forge> You two alright?
<Shade_Ringo> I hate this. I hate that he just gets to.. ::teeth gritted, pausing a moment:: Any news about Sulfur?
<Enforcer1> ::is a she-kat… cream colored fur. head leaning forward some so hat covering her face a bit:: Oh… I can help you out easily… but if I do you a favor, you’re going to need to do me one.
<Joseph_Forge> ::shakes head:: last I heard from Jason they were working on him in ER.  He’ll let me know.
<Jack_Spinner> Sure :: leans back in seat some with a groan :: Why not. It’s not like anything matters anymore.
<Enforcer1> Such a defeatist attitude too… Whot happened to that arrogant strength you used to possess?
* Sagey has joined
<Joseph_Forge> ((WB!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((wb!))
<Shade_Ringo> ::nods at that, before turning to Storm:: Selkirk.. did that feel too easy?
<Sagey> ((Thankies! last lines ya’ll?))
<Enforcer1> ((WB!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((WB)
<Jack_Spinner> Arrogant? Me? :: frowns :: You’re not a disgruntled ex-employee, are you? I miss having an HR department to deal with this stuff…
<Joseph_Forge> ((Sent ‘em via PM!))
* Joseph_Forge sets mode: +o Sagey
<Sagey> ((Thankies!))
* Sagey is now known as Jason_Korat
<Jason_Korat> ::stands with Angie, holding his breath::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> I don’t like to say it, but, well, yeah. This whole thing feels weird.
<Enforcer1> No… I never worked for that pathetic biological organization of yours. ::raises head up so he can see her. grinning at him::
* Enforcer1 is now known as Protocol
<Protocol> <doctors> ::ah his mun has returned, there is hope for this patient, right? XD::
<Joseph_Forge> ::sighs:: This whole thing feels like its not happening for real.
<Jason_Korat> <Mark> *BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP* – :(
<Jack_Spinner> Oh great. You’re one of Dark Kat’s thugs. :: sighs :: Well, make it quick :: closes eyes ::
<Shade_Ringo> ::looks off after the retreating squad of Enforcer cars, sighing::
<Shade_Ringo> So what now?
<Jack_Spinner> ((<LS> … party? <Shade> Isn’t that inappropriate? <LS> :: shrugs ::))
<Protocol> <doctors> ::hurrying about, head doctor shouting procedures to try, mun ain’t no medical expert XD is like a scene outta ER, save less drama! LIVE darn you, LIVE! by the power of your bio, LIIIIVE::
<Protocol> ((LOL!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> )):P:))
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::dying!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL, even.  Sorry, mun is out of it.))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!! <Shade> I guess I do have all those tiki cups.. <Joe> Guys! <LS> WHat? You’re invited!))
<Joseph_Forge> We should get back to the bureau. See what we can find out and be prepared for the media mess thats most likely gonna happen.
<Jason_Korat> ::my BIO’s outdated anyway. X_X::
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::Watching all this.  holding a hand over her mouth. starting to cry now. knooooows that its starting to be too long that monitor going beeeeeeeep!::
<Protocol> ::laughs:: I haven’t worked for him in years, nor do I plan on it.  Do we have a deal, Spinner?  I assist you, and you assist me?  You’re free to do whotever you like soon as our business is concluded.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods in agreement::
<Shade_Ringo> ::heads back across the street, sullen::
<Jason_Korat> ::hands at his sides, balls them into fists and starts to shake::
<Protocol> <doctors> ::does he not make it? *gasp*::
<Jason_Korat> ::nopes! X_X::
<Jack_Spinner> :: opens an eye :: Well, what do I have to lose. Other than my life, I mean. Fine. “Assist me.”
<Protocol> <doctors> ::all dogs go to heaven, what about kats? AHAHAHA Charliieeee you can never come baaaaack…::
<Joseph_Forge> ::will walk back across with the pair! rubbing at his eyes some.  trying to make sense of all this::
<Shade_Ringo> ::XD mawww.. go towards de’ liiight, Mark!::
<Jason_Korat> ::ears droop now;:
<Jack_Spinner> ((<Swytch> :: is getting really annoyed with this incomplete contracts cramping her style ::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::dying!::))
<Jack_Spinner> ((^these))
<Protocol> In due time. <car> ::turns a few streets away before reaching HQ:: <Protocol> How much equipment have you salvaged from the NSA in regards to your extra dimensional research?
<Jason_Korat> ((“No, Mark! Don’t go towards the light!” “I can’t help it it’s so beautiful…! *ZAP”))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Swytch> ::has to hire Dugg the Bounty Hunter to repo all those unpaid for contracts::))
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::starts feeling weak.  slides down into the floor and starts sobbing::
<Jason_Korat> )):dies!!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiiiies!::))
<Jason_Korat> ::catches her, holding her::
<Protocol> <doctors> ::frown, nothing they can do. announce time of death and cause:: <Swytch> ::growlsnarls:: CURSES!! I’ve lost another soul!!
<Jack_Spinner> ((<Dugg the Bounty Hunter> :: theme song :: “’cause I’m der-dugg, der-big bad dergggggg”))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Rollllling!::))
<Protocol> ((::dying!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!))
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>:clings to de Jason! Sobbing into his shoulder::
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> ::calls up Joe now::
<Protocol> <doc> ::closes blinds to the viewing window::
<Shade_Ringo> ::if this were a real network TV show, we’d have soft, glowy flashbacks of Mark smiling, doing a silly dance, and altogether being a nice guy. instead, we have a snarly Swytch::
<Jason_Korat> ((::DIES!!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Protocol> ((LOL!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::answers!:: This is JOe.
<Jason_Korat> ::texts Joe, then!::
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> ::okay, call or text. Make up your mind, my dear hubby!::
<Joseph_Forge> ::call me!::
<Jason_Korat> ::fine! I call you!::
<Jason_Korat> ((<Trina>))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Dead Shade!::))
* Jason_Korat is now known as Trina_Korat
<Jack_Spinner> … :: trying to be careful how he answers for fear of violating his contract :: …Maybe
<Shade_Ringo> ::walking into the lobby, scratching back of neck::
<Protocol> ((<Joe> ::txts:: OMG!!! Mark RIP. D: D: D: <Trina> … you’re going to JOING HIM for texting this!!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Trina_Korat> ((::DEAD!!!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::answered the call!:: Hey.
<Jack_Spinner> ((<Trina> :: texts back :: LOL ))
<Trina_Korat> ::softly:: Hey…
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::trails in after him, arms folded around herself, looking ill at ease::
<Protocol> ((::GONE::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((LOL))
<Joseph_Forge> How’s it going?  ::softly back::
<Protocol> ((<Joe> ::texts:: “U h8ter”))
<Trina_Korat> ::trying to hold it back, then manages softly as she starts crying:: He didn’t make it.
<Joseph_Forge> ::stops in the lobby there, frowning:: What?  No…
<Protocol> Maybe?  What do you not have any that you can easily access?
<Trina_Korat> Just found out now. They got it out, but… he couldn’t hold on…
<Shade_Ringo> ::half-turns, watching Joe’s expression. can guess what the news is::
<Joseph_Forge> I see.  ::trying to hold back now too himself:: I’ll let the others know.  Do you need me there?
<Trina_Korat> ::gulps some:: Eventually…
<Jack_Spinner> It’s complicated. I can’t voluntarily say anything about it for reasons I can’t voluntarily explain. :: smiles :: Oh, if only there were a way for someone or something to determine that without my permission, consent or will…
<Protocol> ((<Shade> ::singing:: And it seems to me you lived your life, like a donut in the wind… <raccoon> ::starts playing piano::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIIIIIIIES::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((LOL!?))
<Joseph_Forge> alright. Give me a few minutes here then I’ll get there.
<Trina_Korat> ((::DEAD!!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiiiies!:))
<Trina_Korat> Let the others know… please.
<Joseph_Forge> I will. Be there soon.  Love you.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Joe> I’ll let them know. ::later:: <Mark’s Door> ::has a big “Vacancy” sign on it::))
<Protocol> ::frowning:: Well then you’re awfully useless to me…
<Trina_Korat> Love you too. ;;hangs up::
<Trina_Korat> ((::dies!::))
<Protocol> ((::dead!::))
<Trina_Korat> <Jason> ::is helping Angie out into the lobby::
<Joseph_Forge> ::hangs up too and looks to the other pair::
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>:is being helped! maww thankies Jason!::
<Trina_Korat> ((Okay… to the idiot who ordered pizza, check the apartment number you’re ordering from before sending some poor guy at 2 a.m. to OUR apartment!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL! oh dear…))
<Shade_Ringo> ::just nods weakly at Joe, then heads back for the deskroom::
<Jack_Spinner> I know. It’s too bad you can’t read my mind.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::shivering a little, biting her lip::
<Protocol> Though… ::smirks at him:: Stop the car. ::says to the driver. car pulls over on side of road. she goes acoherent:: This won’t hurt… unfortunately… ::zaps into him::
<Joseph_Forge> ::looking to Selkirk to make sure she’s okay if she’s figured it out::
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol! Hrmm.. that’s actually sounding pretty good right now.))
<Protocol> ((LOL should have asked what kinda pizza and if it’s been paid for already ;D))
<Trina_Korat> ((Ah ha! It was you, wasn’t it?! Ordered a pizza, called yourself “Jake” and sent them to me! I knew it! ::point::))
<Trina_Korat> <Jason> I’m sorry. ::whispered::
<Protocol> <Tansy> ::finished cleaning up the conference room. dumped the glass in bags out in dumpsters. comes into breakroom to wash her hands::
<Shade_Ringo> ((XD It’s true! Last week I called in as Chance and had one sent to Anchorage! Bet it was frozen pizza by then))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiies!::))
<Protocol> ((LOL!!))
<Jack_Spinner> :: his memory is accessed and the details Protocol requires can be found ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::just closes her eyes and doesn’t say anything. Feels different than when McGrath died that one time, knowing there isn’t going to be a way to bring Mark back::
<Jack_Spinner> ((And, that about does it for me tonight))
<Protocol> ::finds said memories… and goes through them, his time in the Realm of Fire, Swytch being in charge, the deal he made to get out of there with his soul… begins to heal him after getting what she wants::
<Trina_Korat> ((::dies!::))
<Trina_Korat> ((And, kies! G’night, Matt!))
<Protocol> ((nights Matt!))
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::can’t form words at this point.  just can’t believe he’s gone::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Nights!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((nights Matt!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((G’nights, Matt!))
<Jack_Spinner> :: will be thrown in jail if Protocol double-crosses or dumped out on the sidewalk XD ::
<Joseph_Forge> ;:if Selkirk is okay will go to find the pixie! heading to the breakroom to see if she’s there.::
<Jack_Spinner> ((Nights!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Prot> ::triple-crosses him, dumping him in the Enforcer’s sewage gutter::))
* @Jack_Spinner Quit (Quit: Jack_Spinner)
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::numbly makes her way to the locker room::
<Protocol> ::soon exits him, his wounds healed BUT NOT HIS FACE AHAHAHA. exits and opens the car door:: You’re free to go… ::dumps him onna sidewalk XD the car drives away::
<Trina_Korat> <Jason> :then whispers:: … for getting you involved.
* Protocol is now known as Tansy_B
<Tansy_B> ::finishes washing hands at sink in breakroom::
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::reaches up to pat Jason’s hand gently:: I…its….o..okay….
<Shade_Ringo> ::passes by Mark’s door, lingering there a moment, before continuing to the desk room::
<Joseph_Forge> ::walking in there, frowning:: Tansy?
<Tansy_B> Yes sir? ::soft smile:: I finished cleaning up all the glass, wiped off the table too.
<Trina_Korat> ::nods, hands her another kleenex, then picks up the phone to call Annie::
<Trina_Korat> ::kleenex has some scribble on it::
<Trina_Korat> ((Jason up there))
<Joseph_Forge> ::manages a bit of a smile:: Thank you.  Come here. ::motioning to her and sits down. wants to take this slowly since the pixies are different than the others::
<Tansy_B> <Ann> ::done with that news report though things are crazy in office with calls coming in and such about Enforcers at MBI etc.:: Ann Gora speaking
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::will take it, starting to wipe her eyes but notes the scribbles. looking at them first::
* Trina_Korat is now known as Jason_Korat
<Jason_Korat> Hi, hon. :softly:
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Kleenex> “This side up”))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::once the locker room door closes, is about to head for hers, when she suddenly lurches and grabs a towel rack, giving a strangled scream-sob with splendid alliteration:: <Towel Rack> ::smokes and bubbles around her hands:: <Stormcrow> ::sinks to her knees and weeps::
<Tansy_B> <Ann> Jase!  Hey, can you shed some slight on something for me?  There’s rumor flying about an attempt at killing the govenor or something?
<Jason_Korat> <Scribble> Katskill mountains – cabin. Ask Jason for map. ~Mark
<Jason_Korat> They’re all true.
<Tansy_B> ((<Stormcrow> ::sets the Bureau on fire:: <all> … <Stormcrow> Well … he’s not here to get mad about that at least…?))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Tansy_B> ::sits down where Joe tells her:: What is it?
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Tansy_B> <Ann> What?! Details!
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::blinks a bit but trusts mark. will wipe at her eyes with the kleenex and trash it so no one else sees it::
<Tansy_B> ((<Angie> ::blows some snot in there too so no one else touches it::))
<Joseph_Forge> Tansy….::takes a deep breath:: Mark didn’t make it.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!::))
<Jason_Korat> Mark’s gone. He took a bullet for the governor.
<Tansy_B> ::eyes widen:: … b-but… he went through so much… why this? Why now? ::eyes water::
<Tansy_B> <Ann> … ::pauses in typing. grips phone. quiet a moment:: Gone as in… died… Jase…? ::making sure she’s hearing right::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Joe> ::wants to make it easy on her:: We need to downsize. Your fired. <Tansy> What?! Oh no! This can’t be! <Joe> You’re right. I’m lying. <Tansy> Oh thank goodne- <Joe> But Mark’s dead. <Tans> O_o))
<Tansy_B> ((::DEAD::))
<Joseph_Forge> I don’t know. We never know those answers….I wish we did.  ::Rubs at her shoulder a bit::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!::))
<Jason_Korat> … yeah.
<Tansy_B> ::sniffle sniffle then outright wails! clinging to his uniform. wind in the room picks up, lol knocking over some chairs and papers ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::crying silently now, lets go of the ruined towel rack, letting her hands slide down the wall, leaving burned claw-tracks in the tile::
<Joseph_Forge> <angie>::waits on Jason to finish talking to Ann.  still in shock though even though she kinda knows something is up.  just sits down in a nearby chair to recover.::
<Tansy_B> <Ann> Oh geez… Jase… I’m sorry… there anything I can do?
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Trina> Uh, Angela, you playing football later? <Angela> ::with black streaks under her eyes from the tissue:: Uh, uh, yeah! Just let me grieve my own way, okay!?))
<Jason_Korat> ((::DEAD!!::))
<Tansy_B> ((LOL!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::blinks at all the wind!  reaching over to pull her in close and hug her:: shhhh its okay.  Its okay.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!::))
<Tansy_B> It is not okay! ::mews wiping her eyes looking up at him in the hug:: Who did it? Where are they?
<Jason_Korat> Pass the story on…
<Tansy_B> <Ann> … you sure? His name and everything?
<Joseph_Forge> It was Spinner. He was trying for Lyons and Mark got in the way.  Selkirk and Ringo caught him and he’s on his way to jail now.
<Jason_Korat> Yes.
<Tansy_B> ::growls and pushes from Joe:: Spinner… wicked wicked tom!! ::flings hands up, a table flips over. she shrinks down to her 9″ size and suddenly zips outta the room and the Bureau lol::
<Jason_Korat> …enough to let the public know. :in that “remember what we talked about” tone::
<Joseph_Forge> ::blinks:: Tansy! get back here! Tansy!
<Tansy_B> <Ann> Alright.  ::getting the tone:: I’ll get right on it, love.
<Jason_Korat> ((Tansy> ::gets small enough to zip into Spinner’s ear and beat the stuffing out of his brain::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::flops down at desk. throws shades off onto desk, rubbing hands over face and through hair::
<Tansy_B> ((LOL!!))
<Jason_Korat> ::small smile:: Thanks, Annie… I really appreciate it. He would’ve, too.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiies!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!))
<Tansy_B> <Ann> Of course… ::hangs up and hurries to her boss and they get things set up for live report::
* Tansy_B is now known as Da_Guv_Lyons
<Joseph_Forge> ::sighs when she’s gone. gets up and remembers he promised to call Josie.  will dig her card out and looks at the number, dialing it::
<Jason_Korat> <Note in Ringo’s desk> ::sticking out!::
<Da_Guv_Lyons> Govenor Lyons. ::personal cell number that was.::
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> :returns to the bureau eventually. Where be Selkirk?:
<Joseph_Forge> Lyons, its Forge.
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::looks up at Jason:: I want to go home…::softly::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::in the locker room, crying and burninating::
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ::was taken to hotel and under heavy guard. sitting in suite’s living room:: Any word, Forge?
<Jason_Korat> <Jason> ::nods:: Alright. I’ll drive you there.
<Joseph_Forge> Yeah…::softly:: he didn’t make it, Josie.
<Shade_Ringo> ::sees part of his leis sticking. reaches to take them out and trash, then notices the note there. takes it out numbly, looking it over with little interest::
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> ::walks in there:: Selkirk?
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie> THank you. ::gets up shakilly to leave with him.::
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((<Stormcrow> ::burninates her homework and books in anguish then sobs harder realizing how expensive those things cost!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks up slightly as Trina enters. Is now just sitting huddled, facing the wall where she left the burned claw-marks and the melted towel rack::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((<Tasha> noooooooo! you burninated my rubber ducky! ;_; ))
<Jason_Korat> <Note> Put up with things for a while. – M.S. – ::also there’s a scribbled time about an hour after he would’ve “died”::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> I know, I know, and now it won’t come off! ::has sticky yellow goo plastic stuck to her::))
<Da_Guv_Lyons> … didn’t make it? ::disbelief lol holding cup of coffee she was about to sip::
<Jason_Korat> ::goes sit next to her and offers her a hug::
<Jason_Korat> ((TRINA))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies::))
<Jason_Korat> ::goes with her:
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is hugged, cuddles against Trina::
<Joseph_Forge> Yeah. I’m sorry..hate to give bad news over the phone but..I knew you’d want to know. I’ll let you know when all the arrangements are when Angie lets us all know.
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((<Ringo> … M.S.? MARY SUE?! OH NOEZ!  WE”VE BEEN VICTIMIZED IN BAD MBI FANFIC!!))
<Joseph_Forge> <angie>::will go out to her car, giving Jason the keys so he can drive::
<Jason_Korat> ((::DEAD!!!!!!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiiies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dead!::))
<Jason_Korat> ::takes the keys::
<Shade_Ringo> ::angry at first. thinking this is someone’s sick idea of a joke. then pauses, knowing hardly anyone knows yet. checks that time against his own watch, eyebrows raising:: What in paw’s name…
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol))
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> I know… I’m angry too… ::then slips a note into her pocket::
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::goes sit in the front seat, buckling up and staring out the window. still numb::
<Da_Guv_Lyons> Tell me this is some… farce, Forge… some plan of Mark’s to keep me from bothering the MBI?  Some crazy… plan… ::hand shaking, setting cup down on table:: like McGrath or someone has done…?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::pauses as she feels that:: Hm?
<Shade_Ringo> ::picks up shades, putting them back on. not sure what to make of this yet, so folds it and sticks it in his pocket::
<Jason_Korat> <Mark> ::yeesh, you’re cruel, lady! I take a bullet for you and all you can do is complain!::
<Joseph_Forge> I wish it was. He was at Megakat memorial if yo uwant to confirm.  I figure it’ll be on the news soon. I hear our phones ringing already.  I wish it was all a bad dream.
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ::quiet. HAH you know NOTHING:: … I see… ::says in a near whisper:: … the funeral… let me know…
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> Life was never fair… but we all have a way of making it play to our advantage if we go in the right direction.
<Joseph_Forge> I will.  ::hangs up and gets up to go to his office::
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> ::turns to leave;:
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> What are you talking about? ::feels in her pocket;:
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> Just something I read. ::leaves;:
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> ::watches Trina closely as she leaves:: <Trina> ::pulls off hair piece, and rubs off make-up revealling.. Mark!:: Now, to fulfill my dream of becoming the 3rd Swat Kat. <LS> O_o; this is awkward))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiiies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::watches her leave, then pulls out the note::
<Jason_Korat> <Note> ::torn out page from the Tome of Time… something about dragging stubborn souls back, and a map to the mountains::
<Jason_Korat> ((My head just asploded))
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ::hangs up as well.:: <kat in suit> … what’s the matter, ma’am? <Josie> ::leans back in the chair:: …nothing… just… leave me alone, Long. <Mr. Long> Is it the Director? <Josie> I said leave me alone! ::grabs coffee and throws it towards him, missing, smashing against a wall:: <Mr. Long> ::quickly backs up:: <Josie> ::gets up and goes into the bedroom area and slams the door after herself, locking it::
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((::diies::))
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::once in the car:: I want the map. ::softly::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::hisses softly as she reads that:: How did she . . . ?
<Jason_Korat> <Jason> Glove compartment.
<Shade_Ringo> ::decides to report the note to Joe. gets up and heads towards his office, knocking::
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> ::goes to Joe’s office, runs into Ringo. XD::
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::nods and pulls out the map::
<Joseph_Forge> Enter. ::at his desk, trying to process everything. did he have a note or is he still in the dark? ;_; ::
<Shade_Ringo> ::after knocking, sees Trina, offering a weak smile:: After you.
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> ::She’ll bring him to light. XD:: Thanks. ::walks in;: Hey.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Joe> ::finds a note signed by Mark, gets excited:: “Please get me a Double Whopper, with onion rings, and a Diet Coke. Thanks!” … ))
<Jason_Korat> ((DEAD!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::good! looks up as they come in:: Hey.  I was about to head to the hospital to get you.
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((::dead;: <note> :;was dated yesterday:: <Joe> ::MAJOR GUILT::))
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie> he better have a good reason for all this. ::looking at the map.::
<Jason_Korat> ((DEAD!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiies!::))
<Jason_Korat> I’m gonna let him explain it to you once we get Selkirk out there, too.
<Shade_Ringo> ((Lol!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Actually, on that note, mun is fading fast))
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> No need. ::as she sits, then motions Ringo to come in;:
<Joseph_Forge> ((maww nights! ))
<Jason_Korat> ((It’s fine! Waaaaay too late to do it tonight. XD Nights, LS!))
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((Nights LS!))
<Shade_Ringo> I’ll just, ah, come back at- ::stopped by Trina’s motioning, so silently closes the door behind him and sits::
<Joseph_Forge> I see that.  :: can tell looks like he’s been kicked a few times. LOL!::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::but on a last note, arrives at the office, carrying the page::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Well, nights all))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> I’ve got the golden ticket! Send me to Candyland, suckerz!))
* @Stormcrow_Selkirk Quit (Quit: )
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie> I’m gonna kill him since he’s not already dead.  Giving me a scare like that. ::shakes head, looks to Jason:: Do I need to go ahead and make funeral arrangements? Because I can tell this is a front for something.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiies!::))
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((d’oh, that was a horrible way to send LS out. XD))
<Jason_Korat> ((DEAD!!))
<Jason_Korat> Ange… he IS gone. He saw this coming. That’s why he arranged all this.
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::Frowns:: What? I thought….he…..
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((<Angie> QUIT CONFUSING ME. ::shakes Jason by his neck::))
<Jason_Korat> He’s hoping getting Selkirk out there with a piece he tore out of the Tome of Time will help. He said he gave you something before all this happened.
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> ::sighs softly, explains the same thing Jase explained to Angie on account of a lazy mun::
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!! <Jase> Geez! Last time I’ll ever do a scavenger hunt with dead bodies!))
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::confused look:: What?  I…I don’t understand…
<Joseph_Forge> ::listening!  shaking head:: Okay…..so whats all this for? Why all these plans?
<Jason_Korat> <Jason> Think, Angie. He gave you something a while back.
<Jason_Korat> He didn’t specify with me.
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((<Angie> A headache.))
<Shade_Ringo> ::brow furrowed, curious::
<Shade_Ringo> ((XD!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!))
<Jason_Korat> Aside getting the city to leave us alone, no clue… he didn’t exactly specify. We can only hope Selkirk can manage the smell.
<Joseph_Forge> <angie>::thinking, absent mindely playinag with the necklace he gave her. stops suddenly and eyes widen, digging in her pocket! unfolding the note he gave her with the necklace and smiels:: yeah….I know what he gave me.
<Jason_Korat> ((TRINA. AND THAT WAS *SPELL))
<Joseph_Forge> ((……………::is just gone!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((ROTFL!!!!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> This is the absolute last straw. After this mummy resurrection, I am *resigning* and getting a real college job at Journeys!))
<Jason_Korat> ((DEAD!!))
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((<Angie> Jason!! ::watery eyes:: Why must you mock him, even in death?! I BOUGHT HIM THAT COLOGNE!!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::crying!:: <Trina> Something about Dark Kat and Tacos and a horrible upcoming explosion.  Since selkirk isn’t here….we hope she can manage))
<Shade_Ringo> ((::head, thumping, keyboard!::))
<Jason_Korat> ((It’s 2:45 in the morning shaddap! ::DYING!!!!::))
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((::rollin’ lol trying NOT to wake anyone up::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Jase> He didn’t want me causing a stink about his death but- <Angie> No, I understand. You just had to follow your instinks.))
<Joseph_Forge> ((:::dying! can’t help but remember something a friend used to sing in high school:: “oooooooo that smell! Can’t you smell that smell!”))
<Joseph_Forge> ((:;gone! omg!::))
<Jason_Korat> ((Leave it to me to assassinate a serious plot. I learned from the best, tho’. ::thumbing to CK::))
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::cackles!:))
<Joseph_Forge> ((Joe’s peeing around corners and Trina is leaving smells))
<Joseph_Forge> ((Or would it be Mark leaving the smell? XD))
<Jason_Korat> ((That’s Mark! He’s the corpse. Trina showers!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Joe> Are you sure your up for this, LS? <LS> ::breathing through gas-mask, gives thumbs up:: It’ll be a stench- cinch, A cinch.))
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((::dies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::Well we hope she can manage the smell otherwise we have a problem. XD  ::  Well…lets trust he knew what he was doing.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::dying!::))
<Jason_Korat> Good. I’ll drive you home.
<Jason_Korat> <Trina> I sure hope so… ;:bites her lower lip now::
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie> Thanks.  When should we head to the location?
<Shade_Ringo> I still don’t.. how could he have..? I know I’ve been off on a tropical island, but this just doesn’t make any sense.
<Jason_Korat> As soon as the funeral is over.
<Joseph_Forge> Yeah….:;sighs, rubs at his forehead::  None of it does Ringo.
<Jason_Korat> ((And, I need bed on that note))
<Joseph_Forge> <Angie>::nods:: I’ll make arrangements as quickly as possible.  ::wiping at her eyes a bit. realizes this may nto work::
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((All’s smell that ends smell… XD))
<Joseph_Forge> ((yeah I should head in too. before I smell anything else ::Flees the wrath!::))
<Jason_Korat> ((For the love of…! ::throws pillows at all three of you::))
<Jason_Korat> ((:dying:: Goodnight, you crazies!)))
<Joseph_Forge> ((ooooo pillow! zzzzzz — whats that smell?))
<Da_Guv_Lyons> ((XD nights! ::bwhahahahahas:: I NOSE when it’s time to leave!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol! I scents your anger.))
<Joseph_Forge> (::dead!::))
<Jason_Korat> ::dying!::