2010-02-07

<Tansy_B> ::is in basement, sitting and waiting and guarding XD::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is up above in the deskroom, waiting to hear from Joe and/or Jase::
* Countrykat is now known as Joseph_Forge
<Joseph_Forge> ::joe called Jase and asked him to go on the mission with the others. they got the portal back and a group is going::
* Sagey is now known as Jason_Korat
<Jason_Korat> ::is on his way. Found the Tome… after breaking into Mark’s apartment. Meh, he can kill him later::
<Shade_Ringo> ::this the day after the portal was recovered, or same day?::
<Tansy_B> ::day after maybe::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::that works::
<Joseph_Forge> ::will head to where the others are!:: Jason found the tome..he’s on his way.
* McGrath has joined
* ChanServ sets mode: +o McGrath
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Lo!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((Yo yo, Matt!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Oh, that’s awesome. ::relaxing a bit:: Have you told him about the mission?
<Shade_Ringo> ::probably loading up a duffel full of some grenades, extra rifles, and water bottles::
<Tansy_B> ((hey Matt! is next day))
<Shade_Ringo> ::if’n he got an invitation to go, that is::
<Tansy_B> ::guarding that portal lol with her LIFE -g- dressed in blue cammo pants, black tank top and boots. hair pulled back in bun though half of its long length still hangs down, about mid back. wings out. waiting::
<Joseph_Forge> ((Hey Matt!))
<Jason_Korat> ((Hey Matt!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::well, the plan was herself, Tansy, and Jase, but wouldn’t object if Shade wanted to come too::
<Joseph_Forge> Yes. He’s on his way now.  He’ll be here shortly.
<Jason_Korat> ::arrives, yes::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> All right then. I’m ready to go when he is.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::gets up from the desk, will head out to the lobby to meet him::
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods and waits with them. isn’t going as he wants to stay to protect the portal on this side::
<Jason_Korat> I’m here. It took several tries, but I got his safe open. Just… don’t tell him he needs a replacement. :is in his uniform pants and boots and with a blue navy blue shirt with a kevlar. Mun’s giving him his comic look here. XD::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::just has on her regular uniform, for her part:: That works. We’d better find someplace to keep it safe here before we go, though.
<McGrath> :: walks in :: I’ll keep an eye on it :: regarding the Tome ::
<Jason_Korat> You mean we’re not taking it with us?
<Jason_Korat> :Arches a brow::
<Joseph_Forge> ::chuckles, then looks to McGrath:: with all due respect…I don’t think so.  Mark didn’t trust many with it. I think Jason or myself need it.
<Shade_Ringo> ::grabs the duffel, heading to the room where the portal’n Tansy be:: I hear you guys are gonna’ have one hot party.
<Jason_Korat> This thing is staying with me and that’s final. We’ll probably need it in the end. ::goes get a backpack::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> We don’t have any reason to, I don’t think. ::to Jase:: This should be a straightforward mission – we go in, we find Councilwoman Tien and talk to her, and we come back.
<Jason_Korat> Besides, I had to literally break a safe to get it.
<Tansy_B> We are not going to the realm of fire…
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods to Jason:: I’ll stay here to protect the portal.
<Shade_Ringo> ::pauses, face drops:: Awww…
<McGrath> That thing is going to be a beacon on other planes. You might draw attention you don’t want. If you’re brining it, then be extra aware of what’s going on around you.
<Tansy_B> We are going to the Magic Realm to speak with Tien, Master of Spirit.
<Jason_Korat> You gonna be okay? :to Joe::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods to McGrath:: He’s right. With due respect, Captain, I think we should leave it here.
<Shade_Ringo> Oh yeah. Well, I guess you won’t need high explosives, then. ::so crestfallen nothing’s gonna’ explode::
<Joseph_Forge> I’ll be fine.
<Jason_Korat> ::then grumbles: Fine. ::takes it out and gives it to Joe:: “Guard it with your life” is too cliche’. How about “Anything happens to it and I’ll send Trina after you” sound?
<Joseph_Forge> Mmm…better. ::taking it::  You’ll find me dead before you find it gone.
<Tansy_B> I do not think we will… ::standing up::
<Tansy_B> ((<McGrath> :;soon as the others leave, shoots Joe:: <Joe> ::dies:: <Tome> ::gone:: <Jase> …))
<Shade_Ringo> ::then blinks, seeing her camo get-up:: Uh.. expecting trouble on the other side?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!))
<Tansy_B> I am expecting trouble everywhere I am sent in regards to MBI missions now.
<McGrath> ((brb, about 15-20 min…))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::watches the two of them::
<Tansy_B> ((kk!))
<McGrath> Be cautious over there. Never know what you’ll run into :: walks away ::
<Shade_Ringo> Spoken like a true agent.
* McGrath is now known as McGrath_brb
<Jason_Korat> ))::SOOODEAD!!::))
<Jason_Korat> ((Kies!))
<Jason_Korat> Well, are we ready?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> He doesn’t need to worry about that. ::as McGrath leaves:: Just let me go get my bag, and I’ll be ready to go.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Jase> Alright! We have a window of disaster-less opportunity here! 20 minutes w/ no MoDaD!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies!!::))
<Tansy_B> ((::DEAD::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> I’ll be here waiting for you guys. be careful.  We can’t lose anymore agents.
<Jason_Korat> It’d help more if we just had some of those kiddie leashes.
<Joseph_Forge> ::chuckles:: I got a couple at home if I need to get them.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::retreats to the locker room briefly while they talk. Returns soon, carrying a small backpack like one takes on hiking/camping trips:: Ready?
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Tien> Greetings Megs… since when did you all grow second tails.. that look like a monkey’s? <Megs> ::grumblemutter, glare at Jase::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies!::))
<Jason_Korat> ((::SOOOOOODEAD!!::))
<Jason_Korat> ::smirks::
<Tansy_B> ((::DEAD::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiiies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods and steps back to let them go::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> If we get lost, I have a compass and enough beef jerky to feed a small nation.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies!!::))
<Jason_Korat> ::claps a hand on Joe’s shoulder::
<Joseph_Forge> Be careful. ::to Jason::
<Jason_Korat> If I don’t come back…
<Joseph_Forge> Don’t even go there. Now get moving.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Jase> I was gonna’ say, “You better come lookin’ for me!”))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((lol))
<Jason_Korat> I meant that if I don’t come back, you tell the world that Jason Korat’s songs will live in their hearts forever.
<Tansy_B> ((LOL))
<Jason_Korat> ((::SOOODEAD!!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::snorks:: nope. gonna burn every cd you ever made. ::smirks::
<Jason_Korat> ::gasps, hand to his chest::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::smiles at that, waiting::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Jase> You’re not gonna’ *recycle*!?))
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::chuckles:: Go on! you aren’t going to the realm of fire.  You’lll be back.  Now go on.
<Tansy_B> ::smiles a little mun missed that lol:: Thank you… that was a compliment right?
<Jason_Korat> Wait.. what’m I worried about? Trina’s sung in half of those. She’ll kill you if you do. ::smirks, turns to go::
<Joseph_Forge> ::chuckles, shaking head. keeping a good hold on the tome::
<Shade_Ringo> Sorta’. ::smiles:: Means you catch on fast.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::once Jase is ready, will head down to the basement with him::
<Tansy_B> Oh good. ::nods:: Then thank you.
<Joseph_Forge> ::will watch the others go!  hoping they’ll be okay::
<Shade_Ringo> ::looks towards the door as LS and Jase descend yon’ stairs::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Shade> I hear Korat coming. <Stairwell> ::bangthwumpcrash”oof”ah”mother!”::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiiiiies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Jason_Korat> ((::DEAD!!!!!::))
<Shade_Ringo> Well, good luck, pixie-dust. ::two-fingered salute:: I’m gonna’ keep an eye on our favorite sleazeball in cellblock A.
<Tansy_B> ((::DEAD::))
<Jason_Korat> ::returns the two fingered salute::
<Tansy_B> ::smiles and maw gives Shade a hug:: Ask him about his eye… ::snickers::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::just smiles after Shade::
<Joseph_Forge> ::watching the three:: you three be careful.
<Jason_Korat> ::nods, waits for the portal to fire up::
<Shade_Ringo> ::jestingly groans, patting her back, and steps back to watch them off w/ Joe::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::goes to get the instruction manual and open the portal to where they want to go::
<Tansy_B> ::lets him go and looks to Stormcrow:: Do you know the right numbers?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Not off the top of my head, but there’s a list here. ::points to where it’s written on the back of the manual::
<Tansy_B> We need to go to the mountains of Ardor.
<Tansy_B> In the Magic Realm.
<Jason_Korat> ::waits::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> I don’t know about mountains, but this, ::indicates what is presumably the combination McGrath, Josie, etc. used before:: will get us to the Magic Realm, at least. ::starts entering::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Portal> ::automated operator:: “I’m sorry. Did you say Fountains of Odor?” <LS> No! Mountains of Ardor. <Operator> “Connecting you to the Croutons of Ceasar!” <Megs> ::argh!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<Joseph_Forge> (((::DIIIIIIES!::))
<Jason_Korat> ((::DEAD!!!!!::))
<Jason_Korat> ((<LS> ::enters it, then sighs:: <Jason> What is it? <LS> They changed the combination on me.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((:;dies::))
<Shade_Ringo> ..should I go an’ grab the Yellow Pages..? ::comical look::
<Tansy_B> ((::diees::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::snickers::
<Jason_Korat> ::waits, arms crossed::
<Tansy_B> <Portal> ::soon opens up to a nice pretty grassy field with spring trees in bloom and a general serene scene of lovelyness… slight glow to it even of magic::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::rolls eyes, hopefully gets the portal started up with a minimum of trouble::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::and, there we are!::
<Jason_Korat> That looks safe… way too safe. You sure it’s the right combination?
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Portal> ::eventually opens:: <Megs> ::march through:: <Hertz> TRA-La-Laaaa!! One banana, two banana, three banana, four!! ::taking a bubble bath with a shower cap, when suddenly a portal opens in his tub:: O_O!!))
<Tansy_B> ::peers in and nods:: This is right… come. ::goes ahead and hops on in::
<Jason_Korat> ((:DEAD!!!::))
<Tansy_B> ((::dies::))
<Jason_Korat> ((<Jason> Why does the Kingdom of Magic have Rubber Ducky(TM) wallpaper?))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::puts the instruction manual back and gets the remote to re-open it like McGrath showed her, then heads in as well::
<Jason_Korat> ::sighs, goes after::
<Joseph_Forge> ((:;dying!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((XD!! <Hertz> ::SCREAMS! begins beating them with his scrub brush::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies both::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::crosses arm, brow raising at the happy green meadow::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::once the three of them are through, will use the remote to shut off the portal::
<Tansy_B> ::sniffs the air and looks around. a nice river flowing nearby. birds tweeting in the trees. Tansy walks towards one of the trees and looks up at his blooms then to the river:: This is Essence River… ::points down the river:: Ardor Mountains are that way.
<Joseph_Forge> ::once the portal is shut down will step inside:: ALright. I’m staying with this thing until they return.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looking as she points:: All right then. I guess we walk?
<Jason_Korat> A teddy bear isn’t gonna jump out of nowhere and hug me, right?
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> What’s over there? ::pointing to large castle:: <Tansy> That’s Wogharts School of Misering. Especially angsty teens get sent there if they possess “the gift of grouchy.”))
<Tansy_B> I do not know of any bears named Teddy.  Bears do not live in this area anyway.  ::starts walking alongside the river against its current::
<Tansy_B> ((::DIES!!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIES::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::follows:: Keep watch, anyway.
<Jason_Korat> ((::DIES!!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::turns to Joe as the portal shuts:: Well, I’d say things are going well for us lately. Ya’ know, considering.
<Tansy_B> Hmm… :;pauses:: This will take us awhile by foot.  ::turns looking at the two:: Let us teleport there.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::then considers:: The Essence River . . . did it get that name for any particular reason? I mean, does it have powers or something?
<Jason_Korat> ((<LS> Really? Isn’t there anyway to help them? <Tansy> They make them lick envelopes all day and then make them suck on a lemon. It has fantastic results))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIES::))
<Jason_Korat> I’m just following you guys.
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::shrugs:: Teleporting’s fine with me, assuming you know where we’re going, Tansy.
<Joseph_Forge> Lets not jinx it though. ::Sits down:: You going to check on our model prisoner?
<Tansy_B> No it does not.  It has been named this because it is where souls go through to be renewed in this realm.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . Okay then. ::not sure what to make of that::
<Tansy_B> I know where we are going. ::flutters wings a bit hovering. reaches out for their hands::
<Jason_Korat> ::Takes her hand::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::takes the other one::
<Tansy_B> ::concentrates and fwoosh! they vanish and reappear at the bottom of the mountains then vanish and reappear again at the top of one where a small shrine like building sits among the snowy mountain top::
<Shade_Ringo> I guess. But it upsets my stomach ever so.
<Joseph_Forge> ::chuckles:: I hear ya.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::blinks as they arrive:: Is this Tien’s place? It’s not where I went last time.
<Jason_Korat> ::looks aorund:: This is it?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::oh, what time of day is this?::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Mountain Shack> ::looks a bit worse for wear:: <Tansy> She has let herself go, ever since the Gumdrop Gulley got turned into a shopping mall.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies!::))
<Tansy_B> She travels to various places in the realm.  ::it is sunset::  This is where she is worshipped and can be summoned from.  Hopefully she will come to us when called.  I dare not visit her home… it would be rude unnanounced and you said you want to be diplomatic and everything. ::heads to the shrine::
<Tansy_B> ((::SNORKS::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Good point, good point. ::follows::
<Jason_Korat> It’s the same thing at the Gray House, but okay. ::follows::
<Shade_Ringo> So you think this “Tien” lady’s gonna’ help us?
<Joseph_Forge> Nooooo clue.  Never met her.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Joe> If not, I’ve wired Tansy’s “princess-fairy-tiara” to explode! <Shade> O_o.. uh, sir.. <Joe> Extreme situations call for extreme measures, Ringo! <Shade> Sure, but I think she re-gifted that to- <Joe> ::pushes button:: <Locker Room> ::EXPLODEY:: <Shade> ..Hertz.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DEAD::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::if there’s a chance it’s getting a little dark out, has some wickedness in mind!::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiiiies!::))
<Shade_Ringo> But, she’s helped us before, right?
<Joseph_Forge> (9and I hate to but i’m heading out. getting a headache. Stupid allergies! Ready to have my appointment and be done with this mess))
<Tansy_B> <shrine> ::quiet right now. inside is dim as only sunset rays coming through windows. just a one room place with a small altar with Tien’s image carved into the back wall behind it::
<Tansy_B> ((night CK!))
<Joseph_Forge> I guess. I wasn’t in on that. ::gets up to check on some things::
<Tansy_B> ((::DEAD::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((nights everyone! ::huggles::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((Alrightems, CK! You sleep it up, friendly!))

<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Nights!))
<Jason_Korat> ((Night, CK! :hugs!::))
* @Joseph_Forge Quit (Quit: Jose Jalapeno! On a steeeeeeeeeek!)
<Jason_Korat> ))::dies, Joe and Shade!::))
<Tansy_B> ::Tien’s place is scary anyway… those shadow creatures about X_x:: Go summon her… this is your idea.
<Jason_Korat> ::looks around the place, curious::
<Shade_Ringo> ::nods to his last remark, then picks up the duffel and takes it back to the armory:: I’ll have a play-date yet with that cybertrouble.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::from her record-searching yesterday, wasn’t able to get any thoughts on where Spinner might have gone to. But since the attack on Lyons/Sulfur was at the MBI, and they were most involved with him, has decided to snoop around there first, in case they know anything. Creeps through alleys now in her black robe and veil, heading for the building::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::takes a deep breath:: All right, then.
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> ::working the front desk, playing Finger-Cymbal Hero online… and unsurprisingly doing poorly:: Fingers.. like..sausages..!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::takes off her backpack and leaves it near the other two, then goes and reverentially kneels in front of the altar:: Lady Tien?
<Tansy_B> <altar> ::quiet:: <Tansy> ::mouths “speak up!” XD then moves ’round behind and to the side of Jase some XD nervous about meeting one of the high powered council members::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::makes her way around the building silently, studying the doors and windows::
<Jason_Korat> ::just watches, all curious::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> ::gulps:: WAKEY WAKEY EGGS’N BACEY!!))
<Tansy_B> ((LOL!!))
<Jason_Korat> ((::DEAD!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::folds her hands in front of her, and speaks up:: Lady Tien, please hear me. My name is Elizabeth Selkirk, of the Megakat Bureau of Investigation. I have sought your help before, and you have always been gracious. Now, I must ask for it once again.
<Jason_Korat> So… what’s so big about her again? ::to Tansy::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Shade_Ringo> <Doors’nWindows> ::studied. look to be energy efficient and nicely caulked::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Tans> She’s the like the Opurrah of magic. I’ve gotten all of her magazines!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::after a thorough look, isn’t able to find any side doors or windows that she trusts opening without setting off alarms:: <I suppose the front door is as good as any for this. Surely no one will suspect it.> ::stays around the side of the building, but peeks around the corner, looking down towards the front door::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies::))
<Shade_Ringo> <Front> ::looks clear, a few downtown pedestrians treading the sidewalks::
<Jason_Korat> ((DIES!!::))
<Tansy_B> She is one of the great seven of the Magic Council… she guards the power of the spirit… <shadow> ::swirls around form the altar and then appears filling up Tien’s image. soon a ghostly like version of her steps out from the wall there:: <Tien> ::smiles down at her, same as before, she-kat with white fur and silver white hair and long robed dress:: I remember you, Elizabeth… ::looks over at Jase ‘n Tansy::
<Jason_Korat> Uh… right.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::waits until pedestrians aren’t directly in front of the building, then reaches into her robe and produces something:: <Time to test you, my pet.> ::opens her hand, revealing what looks remarkably like one of those old Creepy-Crawler toys. Translucent gray-white, but with wiring visible inside, shaped like a wingless moth::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::smiles as Tien appears:: Thank you for coming, Lady Tien. My colleagues and I, ::indicates Jase and Tansy:: we seek your wisdom on a very grave matter.
<Jason_Korat> ::waves some:
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Jase> “Grave” matter, indeed. ::snicker:: <LS> Shoot, an unintentioned joke! <Tien> Fools! I am too serious for your puns! Begone!))
<Tansy_B> ::nervous giggle hides behind Jase:: <Tien> ::glances at them then looks to her:: Explain and I will do my best to assist.
<Tansy_B> ((LOL!!))
<Jason_Korat> ((::DEAD!!::))
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> Yes! A new personal best! ::fingers look like pretzels::
* McGrath_brb is now known as Jack_Spinner
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::blows on the wormy-moth-thing, and tiny see-through wings slide out:: <Moth-Thingy> ::flutters into the air:: <Atropos> ::reaches under her veil and puts on a set of specialized goggles and earbuds. Presses fingertips to her temples where the goggle straps reach across:: <Moth-Thingy> ::starts flying toward the front door of the Bureau::
<Shade_Ringo> ::after depositing the duffel back to the armory, ascends the stairs, whistling::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Wb!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((WB!))
<Jack_Spinner> ((took longer than I thought to get back))
<Jason_Korat> ((WB!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks to Jase:: Captain Korat, you understand the situation better than I. Would you explain?
<Tansy_B> ((WB))
<Jason_Korat> Well, it’s like this – Our director made a deal with the queen of ROF in order to do what he believed was right in protecting the rest of us. Unfortunately, it went south and now he’s dead, but in the attempt to bring him back to life like he requested using the Tome of Time, we brought back his… well, let’s just say he never got enough hugs as a kitten.
<Shade_Ringo> <Front Door> ::is shut::
<Jason_Korat> We believe the “good” soul is either within him and the negative soul is pushing it back, or it’s in ROF. How do we get it back?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::once the bug gets close enough to the front doors, adjusts the controls at her temples to get it to perch on the wall above. Then lifts one goggle up for a good look, and telekineses the front door open an inch or two::
<Tansy_B> <Tien> ::her smile fades listening to Jase:: Such magics are forbidden…
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Tien> Only one Miserly fellow from Wogharts has done such a thing, and we exiled that punk. We now call him “the-one-who-shall-be-lame!”))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIES::))
<Jason_Korat> We… realize that now.
<Jason_Korat> ((DEAD!!!::))
<Shade_Ringo> <Door> ::inches open, allowing entrance to little mothra::
<Jason_Korat> ((::headdesk, snooooooorts:: I read “allowing entrace to little MUMRA::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::once that’s done, puts her goggles back on fully, and directs the moth-thingy to crawl through the crack and up the wall, onto the ceiling of the lobby. With the goggles and the earbuds, can see and hear everything it can pick up – the quality isn’t great, but it’s there.::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIES::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((<Atropos> ::well, does wear a hooded robe, and her enemies are cats . . . ::))
<Tansy_B> ((LOL!! <Mumra> I will get you Lion-o!!  You and your … hey wait a minute ::stomps up to Shade:: You aren’t the Thundercats!! <Hertz> WOW you sure look like you’ve been through a lot of injuries all those bandages…))
<Jack_Spinner> :: sighs :: Guess now is as good a time as any :: noting that no one’s been around for awhile. Gets up, and slides the cell door open as he’d managed to unlock it the previous day ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DEAD!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Moth-Thingy> ::mun can’t think of a better name right now :P Continues creeping along the ceiling, looking for any sign of activity in the building:: <Atropos> ::still hidden in the side alley, directing it::
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Jason_Korat> ((::DEAD!!::))
<Tansy_B> <Tien> … I have the power to remove a soul from the body of a mortal… but you must be certain which soul belongs to your friend.
<Jason_Korat> Well, the current one he has is definitely not him.
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> ::finger-cymbal heroing.. then squeaks, feeling a breeze from the open door::
<Jason_Korat> Unless Mark finally lost it and decided to go postal…
<Jack_Spinner> :: walks down the row of cells and into the booking area office. Walking to the back end and removing the short barrel riot gun off the wall there :: Now, time for another daring escape. :: walks down the hallway, opting to go the long way through the building instead of the back alley exit ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Moth-Thingy> ::lobby doesn’t look like anything interesting going on, so trundles on from there, heading down the hall::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Mark> Just cuz I’m working for FedEx now, you think you can slander my good name!  Haha, “he’s postal, ha!” Grr!))
<Tansy_B> Then you must find where the proper soul is.
<Tansy_B> <TIEN>^
<Shade_Ringo> ::topping the stairs, entering the hallway::
<Jason_Korat> ((::dies!!::))
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> ::then freezes, spotting said moth-thingy. gasps, and narrows eyes, reaching into desk for.. Raid bottle!::
<Jason_Korat> THat’s a good question. We don’t know.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Moth-Thingy> ::not paying attention to that, continues down the hall ceiling::
<Jack_Spinner> :: proceeds down the hall, being semi-careful, entering the lobby, seeing Hertz there :: I’ll be checking out.
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> ::gives the canister a good shake, somewhat stealthily tip-toeing behind it, trying to get close:: Here, here, little buggy..
<Tansy_B> <Tien> Then leave here and return to find your friend.  Discover the whereabouts of the proper kat and call for me again.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::then halts the moth-thingy as she sees Spinner walk right underneath it:: <Oh my . . . I hadn’t thought it would be this easy.> ::grins::
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> ::apparently misses/doesn’t pay mind to Spinner XD::
<Jason_Korat> ::nods, then bows in respect:: Thank you, Lady Tien.
<Tansy_B> <Tien> I am not doing this out of kindness to you, Jason.  You have set things off balance… I must right them as my duty.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::curtsies as best she can in her uniform pants::
<Shade_Ringo> ::striding towards the cellblock to check on Spinner. when he gets there..:: Oh.. crud.
<Jason_Korat> And, I understand. Still, thank you for hearing us out.
<Tansy_B> <Tien> ::vanishes back into the wall, the shadow falls and vanishes completely::
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> Shhh!! Are you *crazy!* You’re gonna’ let it escape!!
<Shade_Ringo> ::spins on his heels, racing back towards the front!::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::has all kinds of “I told you sos” going through her head right now, but keeps quiet about it:: Shall I take us back, then?
<Tansy_B> ::moves from behind Jase and nods::
<Jason_Korat> ::nods:: Please do. :to Selkirk:
<Jack_Spinner> Whatever. :: walks past Hertz :: I’ll just let myself out. :: opens the door ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> All right. ::walks out of the shrine and into the snow, then gets out the remote and opens a portal back to their realm::
<Shade_Ringo> ::racing down the opposite hall, coming to the lobby:: Spinner! ::seeing him at the door::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::abandons the moth-thingy for now, pushes her goggles off and looks out of the alley to where the front door’s opened again::
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> Ah hah! Eat fumigation! ::sprays at moth!::
<Tansy_B> ::follows!:: <portal> ::opens up, shows the interior of that room it’s stored in::
<Jason_Korat> ::heads back inside:: Well… that was interesting.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Moth-Thingy> ::stays where it is clinging to the ceiling for now. Static goes on as its optics and audio sensors get filled with Raid::
<Jack_Spinner> :: sees Ringo at the end of the hall, and then runs out the open door, heading down the sidewalk ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::irritated, takes the earbuds off and pockets them with the goggles::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::as she sees Spinner emerge, telekinetically yanks at one of his feet, trying to trip him::
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> ..I was expecting immediate crumpling and death, not so much the sparking. Huack! Cough! ::waving at Raid-iation::
<Shade_Ringo> ::starts after, slamming open the front door to give chase::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::steps through last of all, and closes the portal after her::
<Jason_Korat> ::blinks, then perks his ears to all the stomping upstairs:: That… doesn’t sound good. ::charges up the stairs::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> I’ll say. ::puts the remote back, then follows::
<Tansy_B> ::goes back inside MBI and sighs:: Well at least now we know we can fix Mark.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Jase> ::finding Hertz crying in the hall:: What are you- <Hertz> AAAHHH!! ::spray!:: <Jase> AAHHH! ::sprayed!:: <Both> ::start crying form stinging eyes!::))
<Jack_Spinner> :: is tripped and falls forward unexpectedly, dropping the shotgun as it goes skidding into the street ::
<Tansy_B> ((LOL!!))
<Jason_Korat> )DEAD!!!))
<Shade_Ringo> ::sees Spinner trip up ahead, gaining significant ground because of it:: Not so fast, twinkle toes!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::sees that, and gets a wonderful, awful idea. While Spinner’s down, tries to telekinese the shotgun up and blast him with it::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::belatedly dies::))
<Jason_Korat> Hertz! What’s going… ?!
<Shade_Ringo> What the..? ::as he’s caught up with Spinner, eyes widening at the floating shotgun::
<Tansy_B> ::heading upstairs and hearing Hertz inna hall. behing Jase::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Shade> I saw Bedknobs and Broomsticks! I know how this ends!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIIIIIES::))
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> ::hacking, waving away spray fumes:: Cap..Captain! Bug threat has been *cough* neutralized, sir! ::preen:: No thanks to that dumb, disfigured kat with nothing but meanness in.. his.. voice.. ::squeaks:: Uh oh.
<Jack_Spinner> :: takes a moment to collect his bearings and eyes go wide as he sees the weapon float up and fire at him. Sits up to try to get out of the way but is shot and goes flying back landing in a nearby row of trash cans ::
<Shade_Ringo> ::gah! eyes widen at that! quickly lunges for the shotgun, attempting to get a hold of it and empty it’s remaining cartridges::
<Jason_Korat> Disfigured….? Where is he?!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::content that she got at least one shot in, lets go of the shotgun::
<Jack_Spinner> :: groans :: <Shotgun> :: was chambered with less-than-lethal rubber loaded shells ::
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> Uh! Uh, I think he said he was leaving. ::biting nails now:: Oh dear, I think it was Spinner!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::waits ducked around the corner now, listening::
<Tansy_B> Spinner? ::steps in hallway, coughs at any remaining spray fumes::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::brings up the rear, coughing too:: What’s going on?
<Shade_Ringo> ::takes the shotgun easily, cocking the barrel and emptying all the contents.. pausing as he sees them bounce:: Rubber.. ::throws it away and hurries towards the trash::
<Jack_Spinner> :: coughs, trying to get up ::
<Shade_Ringo> *What* was *that*? ::grabbing him roughly by the arm and shoulder, hoisting him up onto his feet::
<Jason_Korat> ::runs outside, grabbing his gun out of its holster::
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> B-But! I *did* get the moth!.. ::ears droop some, huacks more::
<Tansy_B> ::flies out after Jason, looking around quickly, seeing Shade rushing over to some trash::
<Jack_Spinner> *coughs* A telekinetic …:: winces as is grabbed :: I need to get out of here…
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::heads out after them, pauses on the steps:: Oh crud, how did *he* get out?
<Shade_Ringo> ::frowns at that, then growls lowly:: You’re right.
<Jason_Korat> ::aims a gun at Jack:: You got him, Ringo?
<Tansy_B> A whatitconnected? ::lands and looks around::
<Shade_Ringo> Yeah, I got him. But not before someone else did.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::listening now, frowns:: <Clever kat. I suppose if Lyons knew about me, he might have as well.> ::does not like the thought of that::
<Jack_Spinner> I need a band-aid…or 50… :: feels chest with free hand :: That’s going to bruise…
<Tansy_B> ::smirks over at Spinner, glad to see him hurting::
<Jason_Korat> ::growls, walks over there, grabbing SPinner by the collar:: Do you WANT to die, you piece of kitty litter?! Is that it?!
<Shade_Ringo> He took the riot shotgun, and then something picked it up and shot him with it. ::nodding towards Spinner::
<Jack_Spinner> :: is grabbed by the collar :: No, that’s why I left.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::knows she should probably retreat now, but stays listening::
<Tansy_B> ::ooh heee Jase gettin’ in troublllle… walking around:: Heh well I would like to thank this something personally.
<Shade_Ringo> ::peering around:: I think we should get back inside..
<Tansy_B> ::Spinner^ that is not Jase lol::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Yeah, I’m kind of agreeing there. ::glancing around as well::
<Jason_Korat> You idiot! If he finds you walking around, you’re dead meat! WHy do you think we have you locked up in there?!
<Jack_Spinner> Because you know your collective personalities would annoy any sane person into leaving?
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Spinner> Oh so its not because I’m a criminal that you all have a personal beef with? That’s a relief.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Tansy_B> ((LOL!))
<Tansy_B> ::walking towards where Atropos is perhaps?::
<Tansy_B> Slap him silly Captain! ::giggles calling out towards the others::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::sure. Presumably Tansy’s light on her feet, so might not hear her coming::
<Jason_Korat> ::rolls his eyes:: ALl the better to annoy the heck out of you. ::drags Spinner back inside:: I swear, do we have to put a leash on you?
<Tansy_B> ::is hovering perhaps XD wings out and fluttering. sees shadowy figure and le-gasp!::
<Jack_Spinner> :: would consider putting up more of a fight if he hadn’t just been shot. Is dragged along ::
<Shade_Ringo> ::turns to follow Mark and Spinner in, then hears Tans gasp?::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::freezes too as she suddenly sees the hovering pixies. Then acts quickly, smacking her with telekinesis, and runs for it!::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::will help Jase with Spinner if she can::
<Tansy_B> Hey are you- gaah! ::the energy force hits her and she flies outta the alley landing on her back.  shakes her head::
<Shade_Ringo> ::spins around at Tansy’s crash landing:: Whoa! ::quickly goes to help her up::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::if allowed, will vanish into the evening. Is good at that.::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Moth-Thingy> ::is still inside, stuck to the ceiling::
<Tansy_B> Someone’s there! ::helped up and then leaps up to fly after Atropos lol::
<Tansy_B> ::loosing her into the niiiiiight!::
<Shade_Ringo> ::right behind her, running aimlessing into the alley:: Where? I don’t-!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::running away through various dark alleys. Is surprisingly fast for a short, pudgy middle-aged she-kat::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Atropos> Thank you Jenny!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<Jason_Korat> ::goes return SPinner to his cell::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Jase> ::splurts glue onto the jail bed, then plants Spinner into it:: You either stay put, or next time you escape pantless.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dead::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::goes with:: Okay, now we need to figure out how he got out of there.
<Tansy_B> ((LOL!!))
<Jack_Spinner> :: is returned to the cell, falling onto the bed in the process. Won’t be getting up anytime soon ::
<Tansy_B> ((<Tansy> How come HE gets to use glue on Spinner?!))
<Tansy_B> :;darts here and there but frowns;: They are gone… I did not get a good look at them. ::lands by Shade::
<Shade_Ringo> Crud. ::stopping his search as well, resting a hand on his hip and looking down::
<Jason_Korat> I’m just gonna superglue this cell… ::muttergrumbles as he leaves;:
<Jason_Korat> ((And, the mun heads out here. G’nights, all!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::can’t tell if he’s serious about that or not::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Nights, Sagey!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((Have a great week, Sageroo!))
<Tansy_B> ((nights!))
* @Jason_Korat Quit (Quit: )
<Tansy_B> We best make sure Spinner was returned properly to his cell. ::mrrs and heads on in through backway as closest entrance::
<Shade_Ringo> ::nods, following a bit listlessly::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is still in the cellblock, keeping an eye on Spinner::
<Tansy_B> ::reaches the cellblock:: Is he injured badly? Is in pain? Is he deceased? :: XD reaches Storm::
<Jack_Spinner> Enjoying this, Selkirk? :: winces ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> No, he’s alive, but I don’t think he’s going anywhere for a while. ::ignores Spinner pointedly::
<Shade_Ringo> ::arrives with Tans::
<Tansy_B> Oh? He just went somewhere!  Examine the cell! Chain him to the wall! Deny him his alphabet soup!
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> ::trips into the cellblock:: Erm, I was wondering, does anyone have rubber gloves for the sparking moth on the ceiling?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::snorts:: Works for me. ::then glances at Hertz:: Sparking moth? What are you talking about?
<Tansy_B> ::turns:: Sparking moth?
<Jack_Spinner> :: eyes open, and sluggishly gets over to the cell :: Let me see that!
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> Y-yeah! Honest! It showed up right before *he* got out! ::points at Spinner:: Then when I valiantly sprayed it into oblivion, it started sparking!
<Jack_Spinner> ((^to the cell door))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . Um, I think we’ve got some rubber gloves in the kitchen.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Meg> Gyah!! STAY IN THERE! <Spinner> Hrmph.))
<Tansy_B> ::turns to Spinner:: You have robotic moths?  Did not he get checked properly for weapons like they instruct in the manuals?
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> I’llll get it! ::hurries out, trips, bounces off wall, stubs toe:: <Shade> ::sigh:: *I’ll* get it. ::going off the kitchen for gloves::
<Jack_Spinner> :: putting face up to the bars, getting a glance at it :: It’s not mine. It’s an assassin’s tool. A literal “bug.” Let’s them spy from afar and see what’s going on. :: eyes go back and forth :: This whole place could be crawling with them…
<Jack_Spinner> :: correction^ from what he heard not seen ::
<Tansy_B> ::looks around now lol and up on the ceiling…::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::stays in the cellblock as the other two go to get the bug. Isn’t leaving Spinner unattended until they figure out how he escaped::
<Tansy_B> ::in the cellblock still as well. then looks to Spinner;: Then it is someone who wishes to free you!  How did you get out?
<Shade_Ringo> ::gets those gloves, and goes to the other hallway, looking up at the ceiling. spots the moth, and pries it off the ceiling. looks at it closer, arching an eyebrow, before taking it back to the cellblock:: Here it is.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Moth-Thingy> ::is made of translucent gray-white rubbery plastic, for flexibility, with wiring inside. Also has a tiny scissor-logo on its back where a death’s head moth would have its marking:: <Atropos> ::is vain like that::
<Jack_Spinner> :: smiles at Tansy :: Not telling.
<Tansy_B> ::mrrrglares at him. then looks towards Shade:: Is that thing capable of releasing someone or is it a… spy device as Spinner claims?
<Jack_Spinner> :: gets a look at it, and sees the logo, starts laughing and then goes back to his bunk in the cell there ::
<Shade_Ringo> I don’t know. It’s just got a bunch of wires inside it. ::turning it over and around, holding it flat on his open palm::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Well, someone sure thinks it’s funny. ::jerks a thumb in Spinner’s direction::
<Tansy_B> I do not see anything humorous about this…
<Jack_Spinner> :: lying down now :: That’s just great. :: covers eyes with hands :: I’m dead. Might as well just shoot me now.
<Shade_Ringo> Don’t tempt us.
<Shade_Ringo> What do you see that we don’t?
<Tansy_B> ::glaring in watching Spinner laying down::
<Jack_Spinner> That symbol. I recognize that. :: sighs :: It’s Moira Cutter. A professional killer. :: gets up, grabs the bars with both hands :: I can’t stay here.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::would be known, as Atropos, actually – she keeps her identities very separate.::
<Tansy_B> ::backs up a bit as he gets up and grabs the bars:: You will stay here.
<Jack_Spinner> She was in my rolodex. Never had to hire her, but her record’s good. NSA specific stuff. Never pursued her because she was too big a risk, though we kept intel on her just like all of you “special” types.
<Jack_Spinner> And guess what. I just told you some not so well-known details about her, and if this place is bugged, she’s going to kill all of you now, too. :: evil smile :: She’s thorough like that.
<Tansy_B> You’ll be the first to go… ::lil’ hiss at him::
<Shade_Ringo> ::furrows brow, looking up from the bug:: If we’re this vulnerable.. then he’s right. We can’t keep him here. She’ll just try keep trying until someone gets seriously hurt.
<Shade_Ringo> ((-try))
<Tansy_B> And where can we keep him?  ::hands on hips::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::just staying quiet for now::
<Jack_Spinner> No snappy retort now, Selkirk? :: goes back to his bunk :: Amateurs going to get me killed…
<Shade_Ringo> The Enforcers have “safe” houses. They’re anonymous, they blend in. We can post units at the house, outside the house, in the bushes. I’ve suggested as much to Captain Forge, and now that it’s out that Spinner’s here..
<Tansy_B> He would escape.
<Jack_Spinner> Anakata is nice this time of year.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Yeah, nice try. ::then to the other two:: Maybe we should just turn him over to the Enforcers. They do have better security.
<Jack_Spinner> ((And, need sleep. Spinner can be put wherever.))
<Jack_Spinner> (( can also retcon Moira Cutter / Atropos if needed, LS))
<Shade_Ringo> With 24 hour surveillance and an ankle monitor, I think it’d be tougher for him. ::then to LS:: I just think that’s another place that would be obvious, and would again be infiltrated.
<Tansy_B> Maybe we should just let him stay here and wait for this Atropos to come. ::hrmphs:: It will save us the trouble and keep good Mark out of trouble. ::stomps off out of the cellblow. heading to breakroom::
<Jack_Spinner> ((:: is making mistakes due to sleepiness XD ::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::mun would prefer it be Atropos, at least for now::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((Haha, alrightly, g’nights Matt! Go forth and snooze!))
<Tansy_B> ((night Matt!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Sleep well, Matt!))
<Jack_Spinner> ((It shall be noted in the log! Nights!))
* @Jack_Spinner Quit (Quit: Jack_Spinner)
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sighs:: I hate to say it, but that might be the best plan for now.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Spinner seems to know about her, maybe he can tell us what to watch out for.
<Shade_Ringo> He might know some things.. ::pinching the moth between his thumb and forefinger:: But something tells me this “Atropos” is a professional for a reason. We got just plain lucky today.. next time.. I’m not so sure.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::low voice, mostly to herself:: . . . Well, even if we aren’t lucky a second time, it’ll save Mark.