Spinner informs Shade about Protocol being the one who freed him from going to the Enforcers and that she got his memories. This gives Shade an idea as he realizes that perhaps it is Protocol who stole the portal. Shade and Stormcrow go to Protocol’s residence and find indeed she not only has the portal, but she has McGrath captured as well. They free McGrath and later with Hans’ assistance get the portal back to the MBI.
<Jason_Korat> ::Spinner still in holding? XD::
<Jack_Spinner> :: still in an MBI holding cell, thoroughly not enjoying the limited selection of food ::
<Joseph_Forge> ::would you prefer a happy meal? XD::
<Jason_Korat> ::sorry we didn’t have lobster, highness. XD::
<Jason_Korat> So how’s our little prisoner? ::to Joe;:
<Joseph_Forge> Dunno. Not been down to see him. ::as is in the breakroom!::
<Jack_Spinner> :: paces around his cell, looking around, checking the ceiling and the corners, not finding any means of escape. Sighs ::
* Fel_brb_11 is now known as Felony
<Felony> ((lol goodness all these J names XD))
<Joseph_Forge> ((hey fel!))
<Jason_Korat> ((heys!))
<Jason_Korat> Wanna go talk to him?
<Joseph_Forge> If you dare.
<Felony> ((hey guys. ^_^))
<Jason_Korat> ((BRBRQ! ::throwing cake into the oven::))
<Felony> ((They have baking pans for that, it’ll just make a mess! XD))
<Joseph_Forge> ((Don’t throw it!))
<Jason_Korat> ((The oven is HUNGRY. @_@ XD))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!))
<Felony> ((LOL))
* Felony is now known as Tansy_B
<Tansy_B> ::sneaking into the cell block with some Elmer’s Glue in hand::
<Tansy_B> ::approaching Spinner’s cell and peeeks ’round in it to see if he’s awake::
<Jason_Korat> ::busts up:: What, we’re putting bets on this?
<Jack_Spinner> :: is awake. Leaning on the bars. ::
<Joseph_Forge> No, not yet. ::smirks, taking his coffee to go with Jase::
<Tansy_B> ::frowns seeing he’s awake. hides the clue:: How come you haven’t escaped yet? What are you planning now?
<Tansy_B> :;glue even XD behind her back::
<Jack_Spinner> What makes you think I’m planning something?
<Jack_Spinner> Is it so hard to believe I’m an unfortunate victim of circumstance?
<Tansy_B> You are always planning something. You are no one’s victim, everyone is a victim to you. ::grrr face::
<Jason_Korat> How much smirks back.
<Jason_Korat> HOw much? ::smirks back!::
<Jason_Korat> ((FAIL))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<Joseph_Forge> Trina would kill me. Something about a valentines gift or some such. I’d hate to blow my money on a lost bet.
<Jack_Spinner> :: puts face up to the bars :: I think you like me.
<Tansy_B> ((::dies:: <Jase> Like you can affoard to play in my league. He said smirking more than ever, thinking how much of a doofus his brother in law is and… why are you looking at me like that? Oh no… my mun isn’t using colons is she? he looks worried, hoping Joe doesn’t beat him…))
<Jason_Korat> ((::SOOOODEAD!::))
<Tansy_B> ::growls and attempts to squirt some of that glue out at him for that one lol::
<Jack_Spinner> ((::dies::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiiies!::))
<Jack_Spinner> :: gets the glue squirted at him and recoils back :: My eye! Ahhh! :: trying to get it out, only making it worse ::
<Jason_Korat> You are so whipped.
<Joseph_Forge> Yeah yeah. ::then perks ears at Spinner:: What now….::hurrying down there!:: whats going on>
<Joseph_Forge> ((?))
<Jason_Korat> ::goes after him::
<Jason_Korat> ((BRBRQ!))
<Joseph_Forge> (9no! get back here!))
<Tansy_B> That’s what you get, who would ever like someone like you? Mean, horrible, devious, kat!! ::hears Jase ‘n Joe coming, throws glue behind the desk quickly that’s in there lol::
<Jack_Spinner> I never shot glue into anyone’s eye…:: pulling fingers back painfully as they stick :: I need to get to the emergency room.
<Tansy_B> No you need to stay in there and stuffer! ::hisses::
<Joseph_Forge> What happened? ::Walking in and seeing a glue covered Spinner:: Tansy?
<Tansy_B> ((suffer^ even))
<Jason_Korat> ((back!))
<Tansy_B> Nothing happened. ::folds arms::
<Tansy_B> ((wb!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((WB!))
<Jason_Korat> ::sighs softly:: Tansy, please come with me.
<Jack_Spinner> Forge, your subordinate is going to get you into some serious legal trouble if I don’t get some Visine.
<Tansy_B> Why? ::glaring at Jason::
<Jason_Korat> C’mon. ::motions::
<Joseph_Forge> Tansy. Go with Jason. Now. ::Is not happy! going to get a first aid kit from down there to find some eye wash solution. will carry it over to spinner:: here. rinse.
<Tansy_B> ::follows Jase, looks back at Spinner one last time to razz. XD::
<Jack_Spinner> :: takes it and applies :: Why am I still here? I haven’t even been properly processed yet. :: puts some drops in his eye and winces ::
<Jason_Korat> ::goes back to the breakroom:: Sit.
<Joseph_Forge> My apologies. :;making sure that tansy leaves then goes find the paperwork:: Believe me, its not just because we want you here. We believe your life is in danger.
<Jack_Spinner> It is if you don’t keep that creature under control. You have to be careful with there kind. Sure, they’re useful, but they’ll turn on you like that :: snaps his fingers, or tries to, as the glue sticks his thumb to his forefinger ::
<Tansy_B> ::sits down, arms still folded. looking away from him::
<Jack_Spinner> ((their^))
<Joseph_Forge> Yes well…you let us handle our own. She won’t be let near you again. ::glancing through the paperwork:: as for you being held here…you’re wanted for a lot of things right now. So thats our reason for holding you more than anything.
<Jason_Korat> ::gives her a hard look, then sighs and sits now:: Whats’ wrong?
<Tansy_B> I hate him! When is he going to be moved out of here?
<Jack_Spinner> Come on. It’s me you’re talking to. Don’t think I don’t know something else isn’t going on. Why’s my life in danger, and more importantly, why do you care?
<Joseph_Forge> I’m not prepared to share that information with you at this time. Just be glad we came down to get that pixie off of you.
<Tansy_B> ((<Joe> Any more trouble out of you and we’ll sic the raccoon next time.))
<Jack_Spinner> Huh. That’s a shame, because I’d of been willing to share how I managed to escape from the Enforcers. But, I guess you don’t want to know…
* Kutlass has joined
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!!))
<Tansy_B> ((hey Kutlass!))
<Jack_Spinner> ((Heyas))
<Joseph_Forge> ((hey Kutlass!))
* Tansy_B sets mode: +o Kutlass
<Kutlass> ((S’up, peops!))
* Kutlass is now known as Shade_Ringo
<Joseph_Forge> I gave up a long time ago trying to keep up with how you escape from places.
<Jason_Korat> ((Hey, Kutlas!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((What’s the sitch?))
<Jason_Korat> Until he’s safe enough.
<Jack_Spinner> Well, I can’t really take credit. Because it wasn’t me, but someone else…
<Tansy_B> ((Tansy squirted glue at Spinner got in his eye XD now Jase talking to her in breakroom while Joe handles Spinner))
<Joseph_Forge> Why does that not surprise me?
<Jack_Spinner> :: sighs :: Talking to you is almost as bad as being in this cell. Where’s Agent Ringo?
<Joseph_Forge> Not available. You got me for company. ::honestly doesn’t know where ringo is so if his mun wants him in then go ahead!::
<Shade_Ringo> ::is.. in the desk room! licking envelopes:: Ugh.. so.. bored..
<Tansy_B> ((<Spinner> Where’s Ringo, he’s next on my list of agents I like to harrass))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!! <Spinner> C’mon c’mon, I’ve got a schedule to keep.))
<Jason_Korat> You know we can’t let him get killed, Tansy.
<Tansy_B> Why not? Reason why he is in danger is his own fault.
<Jason_Korat> Mark’s after him. Mark kills him, Mark goes to ROF. We dont’ want that.
<Shade_Ringo> Welp, now that I’ve got paper cuts all over my tongue, might as well see if Spinner needs more alphabet soup. ::gets up and heads back to cell block::
<Jack_Spinner> :: sees Ringo enter :: Oh good. Someone with a personality.
<Tansy_B> ::looks at Jason:: Seperating Mark from the evil one is impossible.
* LadyStormcrow has joined
<LadyStormcrow> ((Hey guys!))
* LadyStormcrow is now known as Stormcrow_Selkirk
<Jason_Korat> ((Hey, LS!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((Heyas LS!!))
<Jason_Korat> I know.
<Tansy_B> ((<Joe> HEY. Lamppost IS a personality. ::squirts glue in his mouth hoping to shut him up::))
<Tansy_B> ((hey LS!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((hey LS!))
* Tansy_B sets mode: +o Stormcrow_Selkirk
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::raises eyebrow at the greeting:: Hello, Forge. Hello, refuse. Is.. this a private party?
<Joseph_Forge> ::looks to Ringo as he comes in then back to Spinner. walks over to Ringo then:: Nope. I was just leaving. ::heading for the stairs::
<Tansy_B> You know… if someone ELSE were to kill Spinner… then that deal would be done… ::talking quietly::
<Jason_Korat> ::blinks:: What?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::so where is everyone?::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Jason> It’s brilliant! All we have to do is put Hertz in there with a mirror, three staplers, and.. if we want a sure thing, drop in a beaver.))
<Jason_Korat> If Mark fails to kill him, he stays. But it’s not him. As far as we’re concerned, the one we know is gone.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIIIES!::))
<Tansy_B> ((::snorks!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::scratches neck, watching Joe leave. then turns back to Spinner with a smirk:: You always enjoy getting under people’s fur?
<Tansy_B> ::less meekly repeats:: If someone else were to kill Spinner, that deal would be done.
<Jason_Korat> But what about Mark?
<Jack_Spinner> Tell me why the MBI wants to keep me alive and I’ll tell you who’s in on this whole situation that you don’t know about.
<Tansy_B> We try and get the good one out to tell us where the tome is. Then I can undo the mess I helped make.
<Shade_Ringo> Hmm. ::crosses arm at that:: I think we already know all the key players. And how do I know what intel you have can’t be “silenced.”
<Jack_Spinner> Well, here’s a teaser. She’s the one who got me away from the Enforcers and fixed my jaw that you broke, which was a total cheap shot on your part.
<Jason_Korat> Unfortunately, there isn’t really anybody who’d want to kill Spinner.
<Tansy_B> … ::just stares at him like “are you kidding?” XD::
<Joseph_Forge> ::will venture down to Mark’s office to just look around a bit. still having a hard time believing he’s seriously probably gone::
<Shade_Ringo> ::pauses at that, now realizing:: Saaay, that’s right. I thought I’d left you in worse shape than *this*. Well.. ::considering:: Fine. We’ll have a little exchange, but only if you tell us where we can find your little accomplice.
<Jason_Korat> Without wanting to go to jail. :smirking;:
<Jack_Spinner> Agreed :: extends hand to shake on it ::
<Shade_Ringo> ::eyes his hand:: I’ll just take your boyscout word for it, Spinner.
<Tansy_B> I do not know… but I am sure the list is still high. You think this dark Mark wants to go to jail?
<Jack_Spinner> :: smiles :: Who’s trying to kill me, and why are you trying to stop them?
<Shade_Ringo> Mark Sulfur. At least, an evil version of our dear Director. Thing is, if he succeeds, both you and him and our good one end up back in the Realm with Ms. Hot’nBothered herself. So really, we’re doin’ you quite a favor.
<Jason_Korat> I don’t know, to be honest. If he’s Mark’s complete opposite, well… you know Mark’s never hurt anybody in his life.
<Jack_Spinner> Sulfur? :: laughs :: He couldn’t harm a fly.
<Tansy_B> ((LOL <Mark> Man I’m glad people haven’t found my fly swatter collection…))
<Tansy_B> ::sighs and looks down, leaning over:: … I am sorry… Captain. It is just hard to restrain myself knowing HE is here…
<Shade_Ringo> Maybe your little gal pal didn’t quite fix your ears, Spinner. I said it’s an evil, sinister version of Mark. This one literally glows with hatred.
<Jack_Spinner> :: on the verge of tears now, laughing ::
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!))
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies!::))
<Shade_Ringo> Yeah, yeah, laugh it up. ::mutters:: See how funny you feel about a glock down your throat.
<Jack_Spinner> That’s so dumb, I have to believe you’re telling the truth :: catching his breath ::
<Jason_Korat> ((<Shade> He even sparkles in the sunlight, which is why a lot of tweens are banging down the doors))
<Shade_Ringo> Alright, now you start talkin’.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIES:))
<Tansy_B> ((::DEAD!!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((LOL))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Deeeead!::))
<Jason_Korat> Tansy, we’re ALL restraining ourselves. Nothing would make me feel better than to see that little weasel back in ROF.
<Jack_Spinner> Uh…whew…:: stands up straight again :: It was Protocol. One of Dark Kat’s former Cyberdemons. I’m sure your pet NSA traitors can fill in the rest. She restored me to perfect health. Haven’t felt this good in ten years. And I’m pretty sure she accessed all of my memories.
<Jack_Spinner> Wish she’d of fixed my face. Some kind of cruel joke I’m sure.
<Shade_Ringo> ::growls at her name:: Her?! Why in paw’s name..? Alright, giggles, tell me where she’s crawled home?
<Tansy_B> I wish we could take him there personally… but the portal is missing.
<Jack_Spinner> :: shrugs :: No clue, but I bet your buddy downstairs knows where.
<Shade_Ringo> ::pauses at that. was thinking “the raccoon?” but then realizes:: McGrath.. so that explains where he went.
<Shade_Ringo> She wouldn’t have helped you without reason. What’d you do for her in return?
<Jack_Spinner> :: points at his head :: She got what she wanted out of here. Could be a lot of things…but why do I get the suspicion that you’re missing something important?
<Jason_Korat> Where would it be, is my question…
<Tansy_B> I do not know. It and the Tome of Time would really come in handy right now.
<Shade_Ringo> ::eyes widen a bit, as he points to his noggin:: No, I think.. I think you might’ve just figured something out for me. ::turns to leave::
<Jack_Spinner> Sulfur’s not going to kill me. :: calls after :: Besides, I’ve already killed him once. Second time should be a breeze. :: lies down on the prisoner bed ::
<Tansy_B> ((<Jack> And I want spaghetti-o’s next time! <Shade> Psh… you can’t spell helpful info with just o’s… only get… “oooooo”.))
<Shade_Ringo> ::grrs at that, ignoring his remark, as he hurries for someone, anyone’s, office!::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((lol))
<Shade_Ringo> ((LOL))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::only just arriving now at the Bureau. Heads into the lobby::
* Jack_Spinner is now known as McGrath
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Shade> You’ll be lucky if I bring you celery. <Spinner> Great, so I’m ugly, and now you’re implying I’m fat. ::evil pout::))
<Jason_Korat> I’ll have to look for the Tome. Mark last had it, I’m sure. Where he put it… hrm… I know he has a safe at home…
<Joseph_Forge> ::is still hanging in Mark’s office! kinda looking through things::
<Shade_Ringo> ::urgh, can’t find the top brass in *their* respective offices, then remembers Joe’s moved in to Mark’s. crosses through lobby:: Selkirk! It’s Protocol. It’s gotta’ be!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::was about to head for the locker room, halts:: It’s protocol what? Or, wait, do you mean Protocol the cyberkat?
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> She knows the secret ingredient to Bush’s baked beans?))
<Tansy_B> <Protocol> ::has him tied up securely with wire. removed his trench and any and all items on his person. Put him in the basement along with the dimension teleportation device. Told Driver not to go down there as his Valentine’s Day surprise is there. LULZ sneaky XD::
<Joseph_Forge> ::actually he’s not moved in, just looking around. lol!::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<Tansy_B> Then I suggest you get it, Captain. Stormcrow figured perhaps we could request the Magic Council know what to do to separate Mark.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Joe> ::doesn’t wanna’ move in and elicit the meanness of Dark Mark! his house might get TP’d::))
<Tansy_B> We need the spell in the Tome to travel there to the Magic Realm.
<Tansy_B> ((LOL!))
<Jason_Korat> ::stands:: Tell Joe where i’m headed. My celphone’s on.
<McGrath> :: finally wakes up, noting his situation. Sees the portal generator, and takes satisfaction in being right ::
<Tansy_B> ::nods:: Sure thing.
<Shade_Ringo> The cyberkat. Spinner just squawked on her being the one to spring him from the Enforcers, and I bet you anything that’s where McGrath went.
<Tansy_B> <Protocol> ::put McGrath bound by his wrists behind his back and ankles tied, in corner of the basement XD::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::groans, claps a hand over her eyes:: Doesn’t this just keep getting better and better?
<Jason_Korat> ::heads on out, then!::
<McGrath> :: sits up, back against the wall ::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<McGrath> ::tied up with licorice:: Obviously, this wasn’t thought thru. <Prot> It’s black licorice! Ahaha! <McG> My favorite. ::gnaw!:: <Prot> Curses! You *would!*))
<Tansy_B> <Protocol> ::also, silence is golden, duct tape is silver… XD so slapped a piece of that on for good measure::
<Tansy_B> ((LOL))
<Jason_Korat> ((And, I hate to skip out early, guys, but I’m just exhausted. Been cooking for tomorrow, so I might be late in the evening. ::hugs all:: Laters!))
<Tansy_B> ((nights Sage! ^_^ ))
<Shade_Ringo> No, not really. C’mon. We need to find the Cap-er, Director, and let ‘em know. I’ve gotta’ bad feelin’ why we haven’t heard back from McGrath. ::starts for Mark’s old office::
<Joseph_Forge> ((maww nights sagey!))
<Jason_Korat> ((G’nights!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Nights!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((Mmm! :D You have a good’n!))
* @Jason_Korat Quit (Quit: )
<Tansy_B> ::heads to Joe’s office but he’s not thar… then sees Shade ‘n Storm heading to Mark’s… goes after them::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::follows with, can change into her uniform once she knows what the plan is:: This does explain a few things, though. A cyberkat could definitely get in without us spotting them, and they could probably take the portal out with them.
<Tansy_B> <Protocol> ::after Driver’s headed off to work XD she comes downstairs to their lil’ flat’s basement. looks over at him first thing:: I see you’re awake.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> ::whispers:: I have a feeling we’re being followed. <Shade> Turn and shoot on 3..2.. <Tansy> I gots cuppin’ cakes!!! <Shade’nLS> ::BLammie!!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Joseph_Forge> :;will be there glancing through a book!::
<Tansy_B> ((::snorks!!))
<McGrath> :: eyes narrow ::
<Tansy_B> Stormcrow?
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Joe> “Will you eat them on a rack? Will you stab them in the back?” <Shade’nLS> O_o <Joe> Eh heh.. Grimm Suess…))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiiies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Yeah? ::glances back at Tansy as she goes with Shade::
<Shade_Ringo> ::knocks hurriedly, busting in without waiting:: Sir!
<Tansy_B> <Protocol> I’d remove that tape but I don’t feel like hearing your prattle. ::goes over to the portal and turns the thing on::
<Joseph_Forge> ::blinks, looking to the shade that busts in! XD:: yes?
<Tansy_B> ((::DEAD::))
<Tansy_B> I spoke with the Captain, he is going to look for the Tome at Mark’s home in the safe. It may be there.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> That’s great, but right now we’ve got something else to deal with.
<Shade_Ringo> I think I know who stole our portal thingy. And McGrath.
<Joseph_Forge> McGrath is missing? ::shakes head:: Who?
<McGrath> :: frowns as it activates, says something but can’t be understood through the tape ::
<Shade_Ringo> Protocol. I mean, there’s a good 90% chance it’s her. A few pieces, like motive, I don’t know yet. But the opportunity, the ability, and info provided by Spinner allows me to presume quite a bit that it’s her.
<Tansy_B> Sure… ::nods and lets her go in with Shade. heads on back to breakroom::
* Tansy_B is now known as Protocol
<Shade_Ringo> ((<McGrath> ::what he’s garbling:: “No you fool! You don’t have enough starch in your clothes!”))
<Joseph_Forge> whoa..wait..you lost me. Spinner told you all this?
<Protocol> See? There you are, blah blah blah, though it’s more like mrrn nrrf mrrnrrmrf. ::pulling various co-ordinates from the memories of Spinner’s she’s gotten and mostly organized::
<Shade_Ringo> He told me it was her who sprung him from Enforcer custody, and in the process, picked around in his mind. It was right about then, that our portal went missing. My bet is, that’s the lead McGrath found out – ya’ know, with his “ways” – and now he hasn’t been seen in days.
<Joseph_Forge> ::frowns:: crud. Any idea where she might be now?
<Shade_Ringo> I don’t have a clue. But don’t we have a dossier on her most recent whereabouts or anything?
<McGrath> :: doesn’t look very happy at the moment ::
<Joseph_Forge> You can check our records and see. She is hard to track. ::thinking:: What about reed? Has she had any contact with her recently?
<Protocol> Now… shall I be all cliche like the one who created me and spill my plans to you in a lengthy way, telling you the reasoning behind them whether you care or not? Mmmm…. nah. ::starts inputing co-ordinates to the Realm of Fire::
<McGrath> :: shrugs, and looks disinterested. Leans back against the wall ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Not that we know of. We haven’t even heard from Reed herself much.
<Protocol> <Prot ‘n Driver’s addy> ::if not in their records, McGrath most likely has it somewhere in his office::
<Joseph_Forge> She’s still on call. She’s been doing some work from home for a bit. I’d try our records first and check McGrath’s office to see if you can find any clue as to where she may be.
<Shade_Ringo> Right. Selkirk, you want McGrath’s office? I’ll check our database. ::already half-way out the door::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . Well, I guess we know who’s checking McGrath’s office. ::will head down to go do so::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Prot> ::as portal opens, puts a few marshmallows on the end of a stick, and pokes it through. they come back charred, and with eyeballs:: Hrm, not quite the desired effect..))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiies!::))
<Protocol> ((::DEAD::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Protocol> <Protal> ::last number input and hopefully Spinner’s memory was spot on for the Realm of Fire. XD::
<Protocol> ((Portal^))
<Shade_Ringo> ::strides into the compy lab, jumping into a chair and rolling haphazardly to a computer console. starts up a search for the addy::
<McGrath> <Office> :: fairly well organized. One wall has a map of the city with several locations marked with push pins and labels ::
<Protocol> <MBI records> ::have her and Driver listed, giving only known address a nice flat in suburbia::
<McGrath> <Portal Generator> :: should work as intended ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks at the map a bit, checking what locations are marked, then starts going through files and things. Carefully.::
<Shade_Ringo> ((XD!! <Protocol> ::merges with the Portal, becoming…:: <Protal> Augh! My torso is a whirling twirling vortex spewing flames!! <McG> ::shakes head, was trying to warn her about the dangers of mun’s typos::))
<Protocol> ((::dies! baps Kutlass XD::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::grabs a post-in and scribbles down the given locale, hopping up and leaving the chair spinning::
<McGrath> <Map> :: has Protocol’s house labeled on it ::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Shade> ::shouts triumphantly:: They’re at Chunk-O-Cheeze’s!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiiies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sees that, looks for a scrap of paper to write down the location while she searches for other clues::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> ::as she looks for paper, also finds a candlestick, a wrench, and a knife::))
<Protocol> ((LOL!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIES::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::tally-ho’s down the stairs:: Find anything?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Yeah, I think so. ::taps the tack marking Prot’s house:: He’s got this labeled as her location. Of course, I don’t know how up to date this is, but I’d think McGrath would be good about that kind of thing.
<Shade_Ringo> ::checks the tacked location against what he wrote down:: Well, it looks about the same as what our databases gave out. C’mon, we better check it out.
<Protocol> ::huzzah! turns to look at McGrath:: Now don’t misbehave while I’m gone… ::eyes him:: Just in case you get any ideas about trapping me in there… ::walks over and takes out pair of cuffs from a file cabinent drawer. latches one to one of his bound wrists above the wire, then attaches that to a metal pipe offa the wall:: That will do for this trip.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> :;still has her bag over her shoulder:: All right, but let me put on my uniform first.
<McGrath> ((<Shade> :: sighs, winds up waiting for several hours ::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> Should we bring Tansy? <Shade> Yes, and we’ll get Hans to fly us there. <LS> Let’s let Felina know too. <Felmun> ::overload!BBRQ!!ornever!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<McGrath> :: is handcuffed to the pipe ::
<Shade_Ringo> Oh, yeah, right. ::about to head up, but while he’s down there.. sticks his nose into the armory:: I’ve been waiting for an excuse to blow up Prot’s tail…
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::ignores that, goes to the locker room and changes quickly::
<Protocol> ((::diies:: I can’t play multiple charas like I used to. XD Quit drinking soda and loose your caffiene don’t leave mind in hyper YEAHICANDOANYTHING state. ;D))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiies!::))
<Protocol> ((is Tess at the Bureau?))
<Shade_Ringo> ((XD!! If anyone could legitimately introduce the first ever character with three heads, you could!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((Er..Tess at home as the mun will probably hit the bed before too much longer))
<Shade_Ringo> ::looking around for some particularly unpleasant weaponry designed for cyberkitties, grabbing a big laser rifle for starters::
<Protocol> ::goes over to the portal, glancing at McGrath with a smirk, then steps inside::
<Protocol> ((<Prot> ::promptly kicked back out for being TOO evil she might run the place later::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!))
<Protocol> ((brb!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS’nShade> ::upon finding McG:: Gosh, she even twist-tied your eyelashes..))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::isn’t ready to go to that extreme yet, but does steal one of the smaller spray-bottles of cleaner from the mop closet and fill it with water, then stuff it in her pocket::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<McGrath> :: as soon as she’s through, proceeds to not so gracefully flip forward to get his legs over his arms so they’re in front of him, made more difficult by being handcuffed ::
<Shade_Ringo> ::pockets some stun grenades, and then heads up:: Alright, let’s have a “chat” with Protocol.
<McGrath> :: with that done, brings bound hands up to his face to rip off the tape ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Um, okay then. ::staring at the weaponry he’s toting:: Shall I take us there?
<Protocol> ((hoohah!))
<McGrath> :: hops on bound feet, wincing as the wire digs in with each strained movement, making way as far down the basement along the pipe, the cuff sliding along with until he reaches the basement window ::
<Shade_Ringo> If you don’t mind. My hands are a little full.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::will take him by the arm, then. Has a better idea of where they need to go now that she’s seen it on a map, and gets them there soon enough::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Protocol> ::grrs, seeing McG gone when she returns, then later..:: <Driver> ..why would you want to put quicksand in the basement..?))
<Protocol> ((::dies!::))
<McGrath> :: grabs the pipe with bound hands, and strains to lift legs up and kick/break the window up there high on the wall ::
<Shade_Ringo> ::transported, looks around at the suburbia they’ve landed in::
<Joseph_Forge> ((and I’m heading outta here guys. Sorry to dart out so early. Night everyone!))
<Protocol> <basement window> ::barred hahaha::
<Protocol> ((nights CK!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((D’aw, alrightems, CK! You enjoy all those extra hours of sleep! @_@))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Nights!))
* @Joseph_Forge Quit (Quit: Jose Jalapeno! On a steeeeeeeeeek!)
<Protocol> <house> ::has nice white picket fence around the one story ranch style home::
<McGrath> :: manages to break the window, though the bars prevent escape, rests on the ground, and now calls out :: Is there anyone out there?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> So, what’s the plan? I’m guessing we can’t just – ::then pauses:: Did you hear something?
<Protocol> <window> ::on side of the house::
<Shade_Ringo> How quaint. ::charging rifle, then turns to LS:: Huh?
<Protocol> <window> ::so sound of hollering can be heard from front::
<McGrath> Anyone? :: loudly ::
<Shade_Ringo> <Squirrel> ::comes up to window, so cute and inquisitive:: Squeak squeakem?
<Protocol> ((LOL!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::ears flick around as she tries to follow the sound::
<McGrath> I’m locked up in the basement of a semi-psychotic cyber-being. Any help would be appreciated.
<Protocol> <camera> ::pops up from nearby bushes, following Storm’s movements::
<Shade_Ringo> <Squirrel> Squeakorz! ::offers acorn::
<Shade_Ringo> ::blinks, before following after her:: Hey, I think I hear something too..
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . McGrath? ::carefully makes her way over to the house::
<McGrath> :: frowns at the squirrel :: Go away.
<Protocol> ((<Storm> FINE see if we help you ever, mister ‘tude.))
<Shade_Ringo> <Squirrel> Squeakem? ::face drops:: Sque-boo-hoo! ::skitters away:: <Skunk> ::meanders by..::
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sees where the squirrel ran from, heads over:: McGrath, are you there? ::low voice, glancing about for danger::
<McGrath> :: frowns at the selection of wildlife, and hears LS :: I’m locked in the basement. Protocol stole the portal generator.
<Shade_Ringo> ::as they near the house, watching their six::
<Protocol> <camera> ::rotates to focus on Shade as he joins Storm at the side of the house::
<Shade_Ringo> ::grins, mentally high fives himself::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<McG> Please free me quickly. I see mold growing in the walls.))
<McGrath> ((<Shade> <High five, yeah. Down low-too slow! ha!> :: then frowns as he’s deceived himself :: ))
<Shade_Ringo> ::then kills the grin, spotting the camera::
<Shade_Ringo> ((LOL))
<McGrath> You need to hurry and get in here. She just left for the Realm of Fire.
<Protocol> ((LOL!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::crouches down by the window, trying to see in:: I know. ::then gulps:: Okay, just hold on.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Shade> ::begins a mental showdown with himself. starts with rock, paper, scissors::))
<Shade_Ringo> The Realm of Fire? Kats alive, why does *she* want to go there?
<McGrath> ((<Shade> <You’re quite the worthy opponent. It’s as if you know what I’m thinking>))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Protocol> ((<Shade> WHY do I keep ending up in a TIE? )
<McGrath> ((<Shade> Because I’m a snappy dresser?))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::trying to get a view of the basement floor right below the window:: We can figure that out later. ::reaches to take Shade’s wrist, will try and teleport them both into the basement::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Shade> ::outwardly resembles a cyberkat in stasis:: <McG> What’s up with him? <LS> He’s having a mental breakdown, and calling it the Mental Olympics.))
<Protocol> ((::headdesk::))
<McGrath> ((::dies::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((::thud!:: XD!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> So far he’s lost and won every event.))
<McGrath> ((<Shade> :: wins a silver medal::))
<Protocol> <basement floor> ::smooth concrete::
<Protocol> ((::DEAD:: harsh XD))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::yay!::
<McGrath> :: sitting the the floor, hands suspended above head due to being cuffed to the pipe :: Did either of you bring any wire cutters?
<Shade_Ringo> ::issa’ teleported!:: Sorry, that’s the one thing I didn’t.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> We were kind of in a hurry. Hold on, I’ll see what I can do.
<Protocol> <basement> ::mostly empty save for a couple of file cabinents, boxes of old computer parts stacked neatly, the dimentional portal, and unused tile and paint against a wall::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> ::grabs balloon, inflates:: I can do doggies, and giraffes. WIll that help? <McG> No. Not at all.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies::))
<Protocol> <portal> ::in middle of room. still open. inside the realm of fire!::
<Shade_Ringo> So this is it, huh? ::now eyeing the portal:: Whoa, and its live.
<McGrath> Turn it off.
<Shade_Ringo> Uh.. sure. ::nearing it:: I’ve always wanted to put my advanced portal know-how to good use. ::groans, looking over control panel::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::while they figure that out, examines McGrath’s bonds. How’s he tied up exactly?::
<Protocol> <bonds> ::wire wrapped ’round his ankles and likewise his wrists.::
<McGrath> ((:: falling asleep over here::))
<Protocol> ((lol still suffering from moving lag XD))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::then hopefully can just untwist/untie those::
<Shade_Ringo> ((We need to “ping” MoDaD. XD))
<Protocol> <bonds> ::might take a bit but can be untied::
<Protocol> ((LOL!))
<McGrath> :: once freed from restraints :: Turn that off, and get a vehicle over here so we can take it back to the MBI. We’ll worry about getting Protocol out of there later, but it can’t stay open like that. Something might come through.
<Shade_Ringo> ::looking for an important-type “off” switch:: Okay, here goes nothin’. ::pushes one, waits to see if it works::
<Protocol> <switch> ::labled off or something similar XD flicked:: <Portal> ::turned off:: <Protocol> ::will be very angry!::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::rubs her fingertips a bit where they hurt from untwisting all the poky wire, then gets out her radio to call for vehicle backup::
<Protocol> <Hans> Crimson here, what’s the situation, over? ::out patrolling::
* Protocol is now known as Hans_Lynx
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> That’s right, I want the van… Stop laughing, Agent Sokermum!))
<McGrath> I’ll be back at the MBI. Need to take a shower. :: starts walk out, pausing before leaving :: Thanks for the backup, by the way :: exits ::
<Shade_Ringo> ::phews at that, then turns as McG exits:: Uh.. your welcome.
<McGrath> ((And that’s it for me. Nights!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((<McG> ::exits.. to drink all of Prot’s milk from the carton))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::wow, someone’s actually using their codename!:: This is Ember. We’re at ::gives location:: And we need transport.
<Hans_Lynx> ((nights Matt!))
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Nights, Matt!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((Alrighty, have yourself a good’n, Matt!))
* @McGrath Quit (Quit: McGrath)
<Hans_Lynx> ((<McGrath> ::and use up all her body wash::))
<Hans_Lynx> ::he’s old skoolin’ it today XD:: Roger that, I’ll be there in about ten minutes.
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!))
<Shade_Ringo> ::looking over the portal, humming a very relevant Johnny Cash tune as he does so XD::
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> All right. Do you have room to carry something about . . . ::mun doesn’t actually know how big the portal is, but gives a rough description of how big it is::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> ..the size of a hoola hoop. ::pauses:: Shade! Stop that!))
<Hans_Lynx> … ah… what have you got over there to transport? Might go borrow the Director’s pick up truck.
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> A van would be better, if we could get one. We’ve finally found the missing dimensional portal.
<Hans_Lynx> Alright, it’ll be about a half hour for that.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Hans> If it’s a van you want, I’ll have to scout down by the river.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dead!::))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::dies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Okay then. We’ll be waiting.
<Hans_Lynx> ::whee! hurries to procure a vaaaan::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Do you think the two of us can move this thing? ::to Shade::
<Shade_Ringo> ::can’t help but smile a little at Prot’s predicament. but then frowns, now worried and wondering why she’d go there::
<Shade_Ringo> I don’t know.. I don’t think she exactly carried it through those tiny doorways. Don’t you think you could teleport it outside?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Maybe, but I’d rather wait until Agent Lynx gets here before we actually take it outside.
<Shade_Ringo> ::nods at that:: Think a van’ll do it?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> It’ll have to.
<Hans_Lynx> ::after proper amount of time… pulls up out front of the place with a large 15 passenger sized vans tho no seats in there. steps out and looks around. takes up radio:: This is Crimson, I got the van, where are you?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::to radio:: This is Ember. Um – ::pauses as she realizes she doesn’t know Ringo’s code name:: Ringo and I are inside, down in the basement. We’ll bring the portal out in a moment.
<Shade_Ringo> ::is Slick XD like his hair::
<Hans_Lynx> Roger that. ::leans against the van waiting::
<Hans_Lynx> ((<Shade> Lookit my hair, guess what my codename is. <Storm> … Goop? From all that goop you put in it?))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::lol, mun knows, but LS doesn’t. Puts her radio back.:: Okay, this will probably work best if you just grab on to me. I’ll need to concentrate to move something this big. ::takes hold of the portal with both hands::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((lol))
<Shade_Ringo> ::puts a paw on her shoulder:: You got this.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::closes her eyes as she concentrates on connecting both of them to her, then attempts to teleport all of them onto the front lawn::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> ::in lawn:: Yes! I did it! <Shade> ::inna’ tree:: Squeakem?))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<Hans_Lynx> <camera> ::suddenly swivels ’round noting sudden arrival of something::
<Shade_Ringo> ::teleported! everything hokie-dokie?::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::well, she herself is. Whether the other persons and things are is up to other muns::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Shade> ::tail stuck in a tree:: ;_; I don’t wanna’ be one with nature.))
<Shade_Ringo> ::came out fine, perhaps even stepping back onto that camera::
<Hans_Lynx> <portal> ::now has rosebush melded bwhahaha! nah is fine however…::
<Hans_Lynx> <alarm> ::triggered, slight beeping heard… lil’ red laser dot lighton the ground moving its way towards Stormcrow…::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Oh crud . . . !
<Shade_Ringo> Wha? ::looking around at beeping::
<Hans_Lynx> <light> ::runs up Storm’s body at her chest. a charging sound heard XD she might wanna move::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::indeed, tries to hurry and dive out of the way::
<Hans_Lynx> ::walking over to them:: Hey guys, let’s get this- WHOAH! <laser fire> ::hits fence nearby. a couple more begin to pop up and fire::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> You two, run! ::tries to hurry over and grab the portal again, then teleport it farther down the street::
<Shade_Ringo> ::hurk! ducks and rolls behind a tree:: Paw dang!
<Hans_Lynx> ::rushes back to get past the truck:: <laser fire> ::once Hans and Storm are off the property, concentrates on Shade:: <Hans> Ringo get offa the yard!
<Shade_Ringo> ::takes laser rifle, and returns fire at the source of one of the lasers:: I’m pinned down! Grah! ::at splintering bark::
<Hans_Lynx> ::runs and gets his shotgun from the van. hurries back ’round and fires blowing up a second laser. only one left::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::hopefully is able to get the portal a ways down the block without trouble::
<Shade_Ringo> ::takes aim at a low hanging branch near the last laser. fires at it until it breaks off::
<Hans_Lynx> <branch> ::breaks and crack smashes the laser turrent::
<Hans_Lynx> <portal> ::if you think it, I will come::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::huzzah, then! Once she’s gotten it a decent distance away, only now looks back to see how Hans and Shade are doing::
<Shade_Ringo> ::grins at that, blowing imaginary smoke from his barrel. gets up with a grunt, and hops the fence to the van:: Thanks, kat. Where’s Selkirk?
<Hans_Lynx> You alright? ::to Shade:: Down that way. ::thumbs the direction she went:: C’mon let’s get in the van, get her and the portal, and get the heck out of here before any more cyberkat traps spring.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::heading back down the street:: Guys? What’s going on?
<Shade_Ringo> I’m all for that. ::then to LS:: Seems Protocol’s been keeping up-to-date with the latest in home security.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Yeah, I kind of got that part.
<Hans_Lynx> ::gets in driver’s seat:: C’mon, get in and lets get the portal.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> All right. It’s just down that way. ::points, getting in too::
<Shade_Ringo> Yeah, I don’t think kats are gonna’ buy it as a new round-about. ::getting in as well::
<Hans_Lynx> ::once they in, turns vehicle ’round and drives the distance Storm managed the portal. parks and gets out, opening back of the van::
<Shade_Ringo> How you doin’ on juice, Liz?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> A little shaken, but I’m okay. Why? ::getting out of the van to help Hans::
<Shade_Ringo> Just don’t want you overtaxed, is all.
<Hans_Lynx> <Hans> Ringo, I think we can get this in. ::smiles letting Storm have a break. goes to one side of it::
<Shade_Ringo> ::grins:: Sure, two burly guys like us. ::gets on the other side. will regret that remark when he pulls his spleen XD::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::can at least keep watch while they do that:: Oh, Ringo, I wanted to ask. What’s your radio callname?
<Shade_Ringo> It’s..::heave-ho!:: Slick.
<Hans_Lynx> ::when he’s ready lifts! and carries it with Ringo to the van. smirking at Shade a bit:: Don’t break yourself… ::tilting it to slide into the van::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . Ah. ::embarrassed now she didn’t guess:: Do all of the agents have one? I mean, we all know each other, we hardly ever use them.
<Shade_Ringo> ::likewise tilting, chuckles back at Hans:: You just worry about your fingers and toes, Lynx.
<Hans_Lynx> ::once it’s in he huffs and dusts off his hands:: Only reason I used mine just now was because never know if that evil Mark is out there with a scanner or something… he is looking for Spinner after all and knows we want him to return to the Ring of Fire so… he’d want to destroy this.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::ears droop a bit, hadn’t thought of that:: Good point.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Hans> For all we know, he could have already recruited his own arch-agents. <Squirrel> ::chuckling in the tree::))
<Hans_Lynx> Course… then again… I wonder if our other selves use the same code-names…
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> No idea. You may not believe it, but it actually took me a long time to come up with mine.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Shade> So would that make my alter-ego.. Sticky? <LS> And mine.. Matchstick? <Hans> ::groans, realizing:: At least its not Clover.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::dies!::))
<Shade_Ringo> Huh, some interesting food for thought. We should use those call-names more often. I know it’d protect me from the ladies. Heh heh.. eh heh..nevermind.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::stifles a laugh:: Works for me. It may have taken a while, but I like mine. ::oh ember, you will remeeeeember my name!:: If you don’t mind my asking, how did you come up with yours? ::to Hans::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Hans> Well, one day I was playing with crayons..))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<Hans_Lynx> ::raises brow at him but shakes head. shuts ‘n locks back of van:: Hmm? Oh well… it was actually a code name I’d used before… ::heads to driver’s seat::
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<Hans_Lynx> ((<Storm> ::hair catches aflame and grows when they chant her name!:: Stop! Stop saying my name you’re making it worse!! ::running ’round in circles::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::rounding van. if it’s a bench seat, they can all fit in the front::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::gets in the van as well:: Ah. Well, that makes sense.
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies!::))
<Hans_Lynx> <van> ::we’ll say it is just for Shademun XD::
<Hans_Lynx> ::shuts door once he’s in and starts engine:: Kind of a carry on… from my great grand father… ::slight embarrassed look as he pulls on out and heads back to the Bureau::
<Shade_Ringo> ::just doesn’t wanna’ be in the back with the hoola-hoop. makes for dull conversation XD::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . Oh, right. ::kind of sorry she brought it up now::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> You can always update it to like Cerulean! <Shade> Or Mac’n Cheese!))
<Hans_Lynx> Why Slick… ? ::grins a bit at Shade, putting subject offa him::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies::))
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<Shade_Ringo> An old nickname from college. I don’t think you need me to elaborate any further than that.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Shade> It was just a one-time haze… drenched in butter and pushed down a slip’n slide into the student union.. Ah memories!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::diies:: <Shade> Though some of the girls called me Burn later… as when that slip and slide ran out and I started hitting carpet… yeowch, short ride up equals not good.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIES::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Hans_Lynx> ::reaches Bureau:: It has been awhile since we’ve all used our code names… Tasha’s is Rain… Joe’s is Hunter…