2010-02-21

<Tien> ::is awaiting word from the other dimension::
* LadyStormcrow is now known as Stormcrow_Selkirk
<Tien> <Josie> ::is on way to meet Atropos::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::arriving now at the address, Spinner still in the back of the van::
* McGrath is now known as Jack_Spinner
<Jack_Spinner> :: carted along ::
<Joseph_Forge> ::is waiting at the bureau! will go to Stormcrow:: Think we can get this to the cells? I’m thinking we can just shove him in if need be.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Maybe, but I have a feeling he might be expecting a trap. I don’t suppose we could, I don’t know, tranquilize him or something?
* Tien is now known as Josie_Lyons
<Joseph_Forge> I don’t know. We need to figure something out and fast though.
<Dark_Mark> Don’t bother. ::from inside one of the cells::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::thinking:: . . . It’s really risky, and for all I know he might be expecting it too, but I might have an – ::then stops as she hears Mark’s voice::
<Jack_Spinner> :: groggy, eyes slowly open, groans as the van hits a pothole and causes him to bump his head ::
<Joseph_Forge> ::looking over at him and frowns:: Mark.  You’re early.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::ears flick at the sound of the groan, has Spinner in a loose gag:: My, you recover quickly. ::drives a little more, then parks the van in a shadowy locale;:
<Dark_Mark> Where is he? :growling::
<Dark_Mark> ::walking out of the cell now::
<Joseph_Forge> I don’t know. He’s escaped apparently.  He was gone when we got here.
<Jack_Spinner> :: muffled response ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::was planning to check the security footage, but seems we have bigger problems at the moment::
<Dark_Mark> Gone where?! ::grabbing Joe by the collar;:
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Hey, let go of him.
<Joseph_Forge> ::Growls, pulling a gun and aiming at Mark:: Don’t push me.  I told you we don’t know.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::gets out of the van now, and opens the back, looking Spinner over:: Well, let’s be going. ::starts telekinetically dragging him out::
<Josie_Lyons> ((okay why is wordpress not letting me post this log? X_x))
<Jack_Spinner> :: is dragged out, getting his head knocked on the rear bumper and hitting the ground with a thud ::
<Josie_Lyons> ((n/m there it goes))
<Jack_Spinner> ((This log? http://swatkats.info/mbi/logs/2010-evening-logs/2010-02-20 ))
<Josie_Lyons> ((yeah lol it finally worked))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::drags a little more, rolls her eyes:: You know, this would be much easier if I dared untie your feet.
<Dark_Mark> ::stops, thinking, then growls:: She has him.
<Joseph_Forge> ::Reholsters his gun:: What?  Who has him?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> She who? ::inching closer toward Dark!Mark::
<Jack_Spinner> :: is dragged along, shakes head a moment, trying to clear the stars out of his vision ::
<Jack_Spinner> ((:: thinking it’s pronounced “DerkMerk” ::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::once they reach the building Josie picked, sets about finding a way inside::
<Dark_Mark> ((::DIES!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Josie_Lyons> ((::dead;:))
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Dark!Mark> No one messes with anyone named Derk.  So just call me that from now on instead of Mark.))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<Dark_Mark> She is NOT getting my revenge! ::poof! Disappears and reappears where Josie is::
<Dark_Mark> ((:dies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> What the -?!
<Josie_Lyons> <back door> ::to said abandoned office building marked for condemned, boarded up but easily enterable by Atropos and her powers of awesome::
<Jack_Spinner> ((<Dark Mark> The sweet, delicious, succulent revenge, calorie-free revenge.))
<Joseph_Forge> ::blinks, looking around :: Crud! We’ve got a bad problem now. ::looking to Stormcrow:: don’t suppose you know how to follow him?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::rips board after board off, and then drags Spinner inside::
<Dark_Mark> ((::SOOODEAD!!!::))
<Josie_Lyons> ::in her car lol driving with one hand, other in sling from her shoulder wound ‘n all. startled as he appears in her car? XD skids screes some to side of a street nearly wrecking:: Holy KATS where did YOU come from?!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> I can try . . . ::eyes glow as she turns on her magic-vision, trying to see if Dark Mark leaves any kind of trail::
<Dark_Mark> Where is he, Josie?
<Dark_Mark> :he does. XD::
<Josie_Lyons> ::huffs:: Where is WHO?
<Dark_Mark> Spinner, Josie. Don’t play stupid with me.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::echoey, distant voice:: Yes, I can follow him. ::reaches out for Joe::
<Joseph_Forge> Good. ::Will take her hand to go with her!::
<Jack_Spinner> ((<Josie> I never play stupid! <Dark Mark> Then maybe you should take some night classes, or something. ))
<Josie_Lyons> ::smirks:: Why you wanna know… ‘love’?
<Dark_Mark> ((Angie> It’s the cologne I gave him – Musk du Magic Tomkat. The only downfall is that all the she-kats follow him, too. ><)))
<Dark_Mark> ))::DEAD!!::))
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL! Both!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::and is off! Isn’t used to using this kind of trailing, though, so has to re-form and check the trail again to be sure of where she’s going periodically::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiiies!::))
<Jack_Spinner> ((<Josie> :: winds up with the entire MBI cast stuffed into her car ::))
<Dark_Mark> What’re you gonna do with him?
<Joseph_Forge> ::will hang on! tho yeah not used to travelling at all like that! lol!::
<Dark_Mark> ((::DEAD!!;:))
<Josie_Lyons> ((::dead:: <Shade> GAH watch the hair, watch the hair!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Josie_Lyons> What do you think? ::starts driving again::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::gets Spinner inside, then sits down to wait::
<Jack_Spinner> :: dragged into the building ::
<Dark_Mark> ((<Joe> Will you make yourself useful and use whatever’s in your hair to oil these screws to get us outta here?!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Dying!::))
<Jack_Spinner> :: tries to say something, but the gag prevents anything intelligible from being heard ::
<Dark_Mark> ::growls:: I’m the one who’s pulling the trigger, not you.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::considers, as Josie seems to be running late:: You know, I could remove that gag, if you like. I wouldn’t mind a little conversation while we wait. ::takes out the hypo-scissors again:: Mind, if you try anything impolite, like screaming, I can give you another little poke. Understand?
<Josie_Lyons> Can’t we both fire a shot at the same time?  It’d be so romantic… a sort of toast to our future relationship? ::grins at him, turning down the street where Atropos ‘n Spinner are::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::trailing is doubtless more difficult due to Mark being in Josie’s moving car, but is keeping at it::
<Jack_Spinner> :: rolls eyes in begrudging non-verbal agreement ::
<Dark_Mark> ::arms crossed:: That revenge is something I’ve been waiting for a long time.
<Joseph_Forge> ::is hanging on! just get us there! you can do eet! XD::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> Good kat. ::slips the gag off neatly::
<Dark_Mark> ((<Spinner> THIS IS THE SONG THAT DOESN’T END! YES, IT GOES ON AND ON MY FRIENDS…!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIESLL((
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIIES!:))
<Josie_Lyons> You and me both but… it probably would be better if you did it.  Aim not as good with my uninjured arm. ::glances at him:: Tell me, will your counterpart vanish for good once you kill Spinner?
<Josie_Lyons> ((::DIES!::))
<Dark_Mark> That goody two shoes is as good as dead. ::Smirks now::
<Josie_Lyons> He’s that already, but will he be GONE?  I want you to be the only one in that body, Mark.
<Dark_Mark> 9(<Josie and Mark< ::arrive and blink to see Spinner already shot:: <Athropos> ::twitching:: … song… doesn’t… end… needs… end…. ))
<Josie_Lyons> ((::diiies::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIIIIIIIIIIES::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiiiies!::))
<Dark_Mark> ::chuckles:: You can count on it, Love.
<Josie_Lyons> Two annoyances with one bullet… ::grinning:: This is turning out to be a great night. ::parks at front of the office building. other places there marked for condeming or boarded up. leans over to try and steal a kiss before exiting the car::
<Jack_Spinner> So… :: takes in the surroundings :: Is this your place?
<Dark_Mark> ::returns said kiss, and gets out::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Oh, I should say not. My employer chose it.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((^Atropos))
<Josie_Lyons> This way, around back. ::adjusts her trench coat she’s got draped ’round her shoulder of her bad arm.::
<Josie_Lyons> ::leading him ’round the building, slipping through a place inna wood fence where several planks are missing::
<Dark_Mark> :goes with her, keeping an eye behind them::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::finally arrives, just down the street from the building:: He’s gone that way. ::points::
<Josie_Lyons> <Josie’s car> ::different than her usual, but only one on the street for couple blocks::
<Joseph_Forge> ::nod:: Lets go after him then. But quietly and stay to the shadows. ;:pulls his gun again and starts easing towards the building::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::does as Joe says::
<Jack_Spinner> :: hears the call pull up :: Well, that was a nice, short conversation.
<Josie_Lyons> ::reaches back and grins:: He’s here. :;as backdoor’s opened for ‘em. pulls out her glock and goes inside::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> Indeed. But, alas, time is money. ::gets up as she hears people coming in::
<Dark_Mark> ::takes out his own gun::
<Josie_Lyons> ::heels heard click clocking onna floor. reaches where told Atropos to take Spinner, greets her at the door:: Where is he?
<Joseph_Forge> ::keeping to the shadows, making his way there. noting the car in front of the building::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> Right down this way. ::indicates::
<Josie_Lyons> Is he awake?
<Josie_Lyons> ::heads in direction:;
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> Yes, but I’ve tied him up.
<Dark_Mark> Oh good. He’ll be awake for the show.
<Josie_Lyons> ::stands in front of Spinner:: Good evening, Spinner.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::whispers to Joe:: No way he got a car that fast. He’s not alone here.
<Dark_Mark> Well, lookit what the kat dragged in.
<Josie_Lyons> ::a foot in front of him.::
<Jack_Spinner> Oh, it’s you. I can tell from your ugly shoes.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::stands aside for now, will let the client do her thing::
<Josie_Lyons> And I can tell it’s you from your ugly face. ::sneers::
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods:: good observation. ::looking around:: You wanna go that way? ::pointing around the building in case LS mun doesn’t wanna fight with herself XD :: i’m going this way. ::pointing towards where Mark and Josie went in tho doesn’t know thats where they went in::
<Jack_Spinner> At least my face wasn’t a choice.
<Josie_Lyons> Any other last words before Mark silences you forever?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods in agreement, and does so::
<Joseph_Forge> ::will go around and spots the door. will quietly try to open it and sneak inside::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::going around the other side, looking for opened doors or windows, or other signs someone’s there::
<Dark_Mark> :smirks at Spinner:: Y’know, looking at you now, I don’t even know why my idiotic alternate self was afraid of you, but I’d say you did me a favor, so thank you for that.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::raises eyebrows under her veil, didn’t know about this whole aspect of the story::
<Jack_Spinner> Oh, I’m all about helping everyone. I’m just full of helpfulness. I helped Lyons get her life out of the dumpster, but that was a bit of a lost cause. Still is.
<Josie_Lyons> ::laughs a little:: Please.  You’re just jealous it isn’t you in the govenor’s seat.
<Joseph_Forge> ::comes ot the end of wherever he’s at and hears them talking. makes his way over and hides! keeping out of sight to listen!::
<Dark_Mark> Well, you did me another favor. You helped get the love of my life in the position she deserves.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::since the building’s walls, windows, etc. likely aren’t in great shape, possibly can hear voices somewhere inside? Otherwise is just gonna wander around and around out here::
<Josie_Lyons> <side of building> ::where Storm walks by, can hear voices from a broken out window with only a plank in front of it::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::rolls eyes:: <Oh dear. More romantic complications.> ::remembering how Felony changed her plans with Maven::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::frowns and pauses, listening. Peeks inside, and can’t see anyone immediately there, so tries teleporting inside::
<Jack_Spinner> What position is that? Working to eliminate all “abnormal” individuals with strange powers?
<Josie_Lyons> <room> :;where Storm teleports, is just two over from the room where Spinner is. appears they’re in a meeting room that has two enterances. one Joe’s at, this one no one is. prolly little furniture about in any room.::
<Dark_Mark> Pff. Nah, but it’s something to consider. Since I’m feeling generous, I’ll let you choose where I’m gonna shoot you. :loads his Glocks::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::leans against a wall, enjoying the show::
<Dark_Mark> *Glock, even. Only has one. XD
<Joseph_Forge> ::listening and watching for the moment. getting his own gun ready. Doesn’t want the dark Mark to kill Spinner and lose the chance for the good Mark to come back::
<Jack_Spinner> If your aim is like the other Sulfur’s then how about my head?
<Josie_Lyons> ::will lend you mine if you really want two XD::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::getting close enough to start recognizing voices, though hasn’t heard Josie’s yet, so doesn’t know exactly whoall’s there. Creeps around furniture and up to the other door::
<Dark_Mark> Ah, quick and painless. ::cocks his gun:: Let’s see if there’s anything in that otherwise hollow head of yours. ::aims, ready to pull the trigger::
<Joseph_Forge> ::frowns, thinking fast now so stands up from his spot, taking aim and firing a shot at Mark’s legs!::
<Dark_Mark> GAH!! ::stumbles back, grabbing his upper left leg::
<Josie_Lyons> ::grinning wide, focused on Spinner when Joe fires! hears that and hisses, turning and aiming her gun at Joe:: Forge?! ::fires at him but prolly misses XD::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::hearing the shot, opens her door and sees the situation. Trying to think fast, heads for Mark, trying to grab him by the wrists::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::gapes suddenly, was not expecting this and isn’t completely sure who to side with. Ducks aside for now::
<Jack_Spinner> :: winces, thinking Sulfur fired and missed, but looks to see what happened ::
<Joseph_Forge> ::ducks down! yesh being missed by the Josie bullet!:::: crud…::getting ready for other shots to come. looking out to return fire at Josie!::
<Dark_Mark> ::is grabbed by the wrists, eyes closed tight::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::once she has him grabbed, tries to teleport him over to the wall and merge his hands into it to trap them.::
<Josie_Lyons> ::moving from Spinner, firing a few more shots in his direction::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::decides that as Josie’s the one paying her, she should be helped, so takes out one of her spare hypos of paralytic and sends it flying at Joe::
<Joseph_Forge> ::ducking behind the misc. items that he was behind. trying to think of how to get Mark outta here now::
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Mark> ::later has two nubs:: <Storm> Look I didn’t know I couldn’t UNmerge you!  I saw Swytch do it!  <Mark> I can’t even drum my fingers in annoyance at you. ::sigh:: ))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIIIES::))
<Joseph_Forge> Whoa! ::ducking out of the way of that hypo!  nooooo wanna be paralized!::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!::))
<Josie_Lyons> Forge you’ve made a big mistake coming here. ::not noting Storm behind ‘er yet:: Atropos take care of him!
<Jack_Spinner> :: is tied rather well. Squirms forward caterpillar-style to avoid any shots fired in his direction ::
<Dark_Mark> ((DEAD!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::snarls as the hypo misses and hits some debris, the needle bending out of shape. Gets out another one::
<Joseph_Forge> ::taking the pause and comes around to try and fire a shot at Atropos before ducking down again to reload::
<Dark_Mark> You…! ::kicks out at Selkirk::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::tries to obey Josie, then gasps suddenly as is shot at, the bullet just barely missing her neck and tearing through her veil and hood instead:: <Veil> ::some rags flap loose, revealing her cheek and mouth::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::oh, and merging is very, very painful, though Dark!Mark may not react much to that at this point. Dodges away, leaving him there for now, and tries to go help Joe::
<Dark_Mark> ::growls, disappears from his spot and reappears in front of Selkirk, aims his gun at her:: You’re dead mea… ::stops, then holds his head, yelling out in pain::
<Joseph_Forge> ::Will step out again firing another shot towards Atropos since she seems to be the biggest threat at the moment::
<Josie_Lyons> ::gets down on floor and grabs hold of the back of Spinner’s shirt if she can, holding him up, keeping low to the ground XD using him for a human (feline? XD) shield:: Where do you think you’re going?! ::hisses at him and turns to see where Mark is, didn’t see the merging or what not but glares noting there’s two Megs now.::
<Jack_Spinner> :: squirms to a wall where a windows was struck with a bullet, some shards on the ground. Gets to one in particular and gets to work on freeing his hands ::
<Jack_Spinner> :: but is grabbed by Josie XD ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::exercising more control over the hypo now, chases Joe with it as she ducks behind some chairs::
<Joseph_Forge> Crud! ::starts moving from the safety of his hiding spot there! trying to dodge behind some stuff and move around to lose that hypo::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::freezes as Mark gets free and reappears in front of her, then stops at the head-holding and yelling::
<Dark_Mark> Get out of my head!
<Jack_Spinner> Looks like you messed up. :: to Josie :: How surprising :: dryly ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::sends the hypo on a merry chase, as Joe doesn’t seem to be able to shoot at her while he’s on the run::
<Josie_Lyons> ::puts gun to back of Spinner’s head, standing up as she tries to pull him into a standing position:: I haven’t done anything of the sort. ::looks towards Mark over there holding his head:: Mark? Mark snap out of it!
<Joseph_Forge> :;nope! he can’t! he’s not that good! XD will try to slide under a desk to see if he can get away from it!::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::realizing now what’s going on:: Mark? Mark, come back to us! Come on, you just need to hold on a little longer! ::reaching to grab him again:: Forge, hurry! We need to go!
<Dark_Mark> ::still holding his head, eyes going from red to blue the back to red. Growls and aims his gun again at Spinner:: He’s dead…! ::then grabs his wrist and forces it down:: NO! ::ain’t schizophrenia keen?::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::sends it around after him, though doesn’t have as good control when she can’t see an object. It *is* just a light, flimsy hypo, Joe could probably just grab it::
<Dark_Mark> ((::mun just dies. Keeps reading “hippo”))
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!!))
<Joseph_Forge> I’m trying!  Easier said than done! ::ducking behind some stuff again, grabbing for a loose object to swing at it and try to knock it back::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<Dark_Mark> ((“It’s a light hippo! It went on a diet soda diet!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((Hungry Hungry hIppo!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Hypo> ::knocked away!:: <Stormcrow> ::tries to grab Mark again, this time to get his arms behind him in a subduing hold:: Hurry!
<Josie_Lyons> ((Even better it drinks Coke Zero!))
<Dark_Mark> ::has his arms subdued, snarls:: Let go of me!
<Josie_Lyons> ::push/dragging Spinner towards Mark:: Get away from him, Selkirk!
<Joseph_Forge> ::makes a run for where Selkirk and Mark are:: Mark! you gotta snap outta it! You gotta take over again!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::tries to keep Mark pinned down and reach out for Joe at the same time:: Come on, I’ll take us back!
<Jack_Spinner> If you kill me you’ll have to kill everyone else in this room, “Josie” :: says condescendingly, as is shoved forward. Deliberately falls down to get her to trip over him  ::
<Dark_Mark> ::grits his teeth, forcing an eye open. Eyes are now more of a purplish color::
<Joseph_Forge> No wait! ::to Selkirk:: mark!  you gotta get in control. ::has his gun held down low::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::hopes Spinner’s exaggerating about that::
<Josie_Lyons> ::as he falls, keeps her grip on his shirt and moves down with him more controlled.:: I’m not going to kill you… Mark is…
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::has lost all her hypos now, though still has one dose left in her scissors. Can’t decide who to use it on, though::
<Joseph_Forge> ::glancing at Josie. thinking now.  would hate to have the bad mark kill spinner so reaches for Selkirk:: okay lets go!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Yes sir! ::grabs Joe and Mark, and is awaaaaay!::
<Dark_Mark> ::forces his hand away, grabbing Joe’s gun and fires at Spinner before they do, but misses and it hits the wall instead::
<Joseph_Forge> ::is taken by Selkirk though gun taken too during all that! lol! will get it back shortly!::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::gets them back to the MBI as soon as she can, and down to the basement:: Hold him while I get the portal open!
<Josie_Lyons> ::lol glad didn’t hit her XD snarls as they vanish and stands letting go of Spinner. kicks him inna rear for good measure XD turns to Atropos:: Got any sedatives on you? ::growly voice tho not directed at her… tail swishing::
* Kutlass has joined
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> One left, yes. ::takes out the hypo-scissors again::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Lo!))
<Jack_Spinner> :: kicked and discarded ::
<Kutlass> ((Ho-ho, I’m so late! Sorry, B-study went a little loong.))
<Joseph_Forge> (hey kutlass!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods and hangs onto Mark!:: Stay put. ::to Mark, snagging his gun back and reholstering it::
<Josie_Lyons> ((hey Kutlass!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((Hey is okies! if you hurry you can jump Shade on the ride to take Mark to Tien!::
<Dark_Mark> ((Hey Kutlass!))
<Kutlass> ((G’yah, okie-dokes))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::gets the manual and sets about booting up the portal. Doesn’t need the manual so much anymore, after the times she’s done it, but still learning::
<Josie_Lyons> Use it on him please. ::adjusting her trenchcoat::
* Kutlass is now known as Shade_Ringo
<Dark_Mark> ::manages to get some control:: Shoot me, Joe.
* Dark_Mark sets mode: +o Shade_Ringo
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::kneels beside Spinner:: I did warn you about being impolite, dear boy. ::jabbeth!::
<Joseph_Forge> Nope. Not doing that, friend.  We’re getting you some help.
<Shade_Ringo> ::in the restroom, and ears perk at the sound of the portal starting in the storage room beneath:: Huh..? ::hurries out and down::
<Jack_Spinner> :: is injected and loses consciousness ::
<Dark_Mark> If he gets control again… I can only hold him for so long… he’s furious…
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::from this angle, quite a bit of her face is visible through her torn veil::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::as the portal opens:: Mark, don’t worry. We’re taking you to someone who can fix his.
<Joseph_Forge> Hold on as long as you can.  ::still holding Mark down:: Just a few minutes longer so we can get you to someone.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((^this))
<Dark_Mark> ((<Josie> ::then seen Atropos face, now starting to understand why she wears the veil:: You know, I know a good dermatologist…. <Atropos> ::breaks:: PUBERTY WASN’T KIND TO ME, OKAY?!))

<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::practically leaps down the basement stairs, getting to the storage room. eyes take in the scene:: You go ‘im? ::to Joe’s holding::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<Josie_Lyons> ((::dies!::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::looks up to Ringo and nods:: yeah. Though I may need help getting him through the portal. Its our Mark in control but the other one is trying to take over.
<Josie_Lyons> ::does take note of that but doesn’t say anything about it:: You’ve anywhere to store him that’s more secure than this place?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::has a round little face, white fur with cream-gray points. Whether she’d look at all familiar depends on how much one moves among MKC’s upper crust, and even then, she’s a bit reclusive::
<Shade_Ringo> Right. Just keep him talking. ::goes to his side, ready to help him through the portal::
<Josie_Lyons> ::mwhahaha may be upping her crust later ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::her voice distorter can also be seen a little, though it’s probably no surprise she uses one:: I’m afraid not, Governor. I don’t generally keep prisoners myself.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Josie> My pie is fly, yo! <Atropos> -_-))
<Joseph_Forge> Mark, you stay with us, okay?  We are taking you to get this other one seperated from you. Selkirk knows someone magic that can help us out.  So you stay with us.  We gotta get you back to Angie so she’ll move out of my house. ::smirks::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiiies!::))
<Dark_Mark> ((:DEAD!!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::hopefully gets the portal open to the right locale with no trouble:: Okay, we’re ready to go.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Dark_Mark> …::has to laugh a bit now::
<Josie_Lyons> <portal> ::huzzaaaaah magic realm sparkles for you XD::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Joe> Seriously. You’re girlfriend’s eating all my food. Especially my stash of chocolate I reserve for Trina when she’s mad at me.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIIIES::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::smiles:: thats our mark. ::then nods to Selkirk:: okay, here we go. ::nods to Shade to help him get him up since Mark been shot:: She’s gonna kill me for injuring you.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((<Joe> did you know she’s a great lockpick? I locked them inside a lock box and bam! they were gone again!))
<Shade_Ringo> ::hefts up his portion o’ Mark XD and carrying him in through the portal::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::will let Shade and Joe handle Mark for now, as they’re stronger. Leads the way into the portal, picking up the remote along the way::
<Josie_Lyons> ::frowns:: I see.  Get him back to your van and pull up around front to follow me.
<Joseph_Forge> ::will carry him through the portal! following Selkirk!::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Joe> She’s either a lockpick, or a magician. <Angela> Hefto-presto, make ze chocolate manifest-o! ::turns couch into a giant chocolate bunny::))
<Josie_Lyons> <Tien> ::can be summoned more easily from here… as she’s expecting them::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> Yes, milady. ::is uneasy about how her veil’s been damaged, plus metamaterial ain’t cheap. But figures it will make things worse if she makes an issue of it right now, so just goes about dragging Spinner back to the van::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::once they’re where they need to be, calls out:: Lady Tien, please hear us! We come from the MBI, and we have brought Mark Sulfur to you to be healed.
<Shade_Ringo> ::fshloop! through the portal and out the other side, getting a little blood on him::
<Jack_Spinner> :: is dragged away ::
<Dark_Mark> ::has been dragged, yes::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Shade> Mark, I just want you to know.. if this stain doesn’t come out, you’re dead. <Joe> Not appropriate right now.))
<Dark_Mark> ((::DEAD!!::)))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::gets Spinner stuffed back into the van, then pulls up to follow Josie as directed::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diiies!:))
<Josie_Lyons> ::heads out ahead of her and goes ’round to the front and starts up her car. waiting for Atropos and starts driving… to the MBI::
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::will take mark in and sits him down:: Here we go. ::looking around a moment for this lady:: What do you think Angie is gonna say about you seeing another she-kat? ::smirks. trying to keep him talking::
<Dark_Mark> I think I’m better off dead.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::sees where she’s going, and *really* doesn’t like this, but goes along with it anyway::
<Josie_Lyons> <Tien> ::shadows from a nearby tree rise and slide along the ground… then form into the she-kat known as Tien::
<Joseph_Forge> ::Snorks:: you might be right. And with a bum leg you can’t run.
<Dark_Mark> Ha… ha…::grits his teeth, holds his head again;:
<Joseph_Forge> No no..don’t you let him win.  You think about all your friends and about your girlfriend waiting for you. ::totally not paying attention to Tien. LOL!  just wants ot keep mark sane at the moment::  When are you gonna break down and marry her anyway?
<Josie_Lyons> ::reaches the Bureau and parks in back of it in front of whatever buliding it’s next to. gets out and slams door. heads over to where Atropos parks her van::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks up as Tien arrives:: We have brought him, as you said.
<Shade_Ringo> ::helping hold him up, eyes fix to the figure of Tien::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::parks across the street from Josie::
<Josie_Lyons> <Tien> So I see. ::frowning, walks tho seems like she’s gliding… reaches the boys and looks down at him:: I can feel the two souls fighting for the rights to this vessel…
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Josie> Don’t worry, I’m just here to spit in their coffee and sprinkle garlic on their donuts. <Atropos> Right…))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies!::))
<Josie_Lyons> Get him out. Quickly! ::hisses. will help her drag him inside the back entrance of the MBI::
<Josie_Lyons> ((::dies::))
<Joseph_Forge> :looking to Tien as she glides on over. keeping a hold on Mark::
<Josie_Lyons> <Tien> ::kneels down, places hand on Mark’s heart:: Who is in control now?
<Jack_Spinner> :: is dragged along ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::does as she says!::
<Dark_Mark> ::sucks in a deep breath:: I… I am…
<Dark_Mark> ::heart probably feels “pure”::
<Joseph_Forge> The one we want is.  The good one.  He is the one that is supposed to be with us. The other one slipped through somehow into this body.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::is trying to avoid talking for now, as this particular distorter doesn’t work as well without the veil intact::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Atropos> ::drags Spinner through the alley, over broken bottles, shards of wood, and rusty metal::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Josie_Lyons> <Tien> Hold him still. ::eyes glow white and she reaches inside all ghostly like of Mark… searches for the Other Marker -g- and attempts to pull the evil one out::
<Joseph_Forge> ((Owwww! LOL!))
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::does so!! keeping a good hold on Mark::
<Josie_Lyons> ((<Josie> Hold it! You missed that pile of dog poo over there… <Atropos> ::grins::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies::))
<Shade_Ringo> ::steadies him in his hands::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DEAD!::))
<Josie_Lyons> ::leads her into the hall. shouts out:: Mark?! I know you’re here!!
<Dark_Mark> ((::DEAD!;:))
<Dark_Mark> ::lets out a sharp gasp:: <Dark!Version> ::is yanked out… well, his soul is, which is a deep red::
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> ::pops head out into the hall:: Caaaan I help you?
* Dark_Mark is now known as Mark_Sulfur
<Joseph_Forge> ::blinks, staaaaring at this.  lessening his grip on mark some and mainly just keeping him propped up now::
<Shade_Ringo> ::eyes widen at the parting of the Marks::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::stares too::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Joe> You suck! ::takes portable fan, blowing at evil Mark spirit so it dissipates:: <Dark Mark> Noooo! ::blown away::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((DEAD!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::pauses as Hertz arrives::
<Josie_Lyons> <Tien> ::holding his deep red soul orb… stands now:: It is done. Your friend is now the only soul which resides within.  ::a small ’round jar appears in her free hand and she slides the soul of Derk- er Dark!Mark in it::
<Mark_Sulfur> <Dark!Mark> ::soul trashes in the jar::
<Mark_Sulfur> *thrashes
<Mark_Sulfur> :gasps for air, coughing::
<Josie_Lyons> ::growls aims gun at Hertz:: Where are they, Hertz? Where have they taken Mark?!
<Joseph_Forge> Thank you. We are forever grateful. ::gets up and will help their Mark up::
<Shade_Ringo> ((XD!! <DarkMark> I’ma gonna’ trash yo’ jar’s pad, sukka!))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((DEAD!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::folds her hands and bows her head respectfully:: Lady Tien, we cannot thank you enough for this.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiies!:: <Dark Mark> ::throws bottles and cans around, overturns tables and crashes through a window. totally trashes the place!::
<Josie_Lyons> <Tien> ::corks it like a genie bottle lol:: It is not finished. ::holds jar out to Storm:: You must return this where it belongs.
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> ::meeps!! holding hands up and quivering:: Itwasthebutler! Idon’tknowanythingIswear!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::takes the jar, uneasy look:: The Realm of Fire?
<Josie_Lyons> ((::rollin’!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dying::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::checking on mark:: we need to get him back. Get him medical attention now that we know he’s ours.
<Shade_Ringo> ::let’s out a deep, deep sigh of relief:: Glad to have him back.
<Josie_Lyons> Then go FIND someone who does!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods to them:: All right. You guys take care of him, and I’ll take care of this.
<Josie_Lyons> <Tien> Yes.  ::glares at them all:: This had better not happen again.
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> Only if you promise not to shoot me in the back! I’ve seen these movies! I know how it goes!
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods and to Ringo then::  lets lift him and get him out of here. ::bends down and goes to lift Mark up::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::thought this whole thing was a bad idea in the first place, so will let Joe answer Tien on that::
<Mark_Sulfur> Wait… ::to Tien:
<Shade_Ringo> ::nods:: Back through the tunnel of love, Sulfur. ::smirking, picking him up::
<Joseph_Forge> ::then to Tien:: it won’t.  ::then pauses with Sulfur in hand::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::as he’s helped up, sort of forces himself stand::
<Shade_Ringo> Easy does it, kat..
<Mark_Sulfur> I need help… how do I work my way through that contract I signed? My soul technically belongs to ROF if I kill Spinner… I won’t, but…
<Josie_Lyons> Just DO IT! ::hiss::
<Josie_Lyons> ::turns to Atropos:: Let’s put him in the cell you found him in.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> Very well. ::starts dragging him that way::
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> ::whimpers, looks on the verge of tears. spins around in the doorframe, running into it, and sprawling onto the floor:: X_x
<Jack_Spinner> :: dragged along, and returned to his cell ::
<Josie_Lyons> <Tien> … there is nothing you can do, save but to wait until Spinner dies.  However… the one in control of the Realm of Fire appears to be having troubles of her own.
<Mark_Sulfur> ::blinks at that::: What? What kind of troubles?
<Josie_Lyons> ::lol didn’t see poor Hertz as she helps Atropos lock Spinner up. shuts and locks the cell then paces back and forth, muttering to herself::
<Jack_Spinner> ((<Shade> Oh yeah. Forgot to mention that. :: looking at back of hand sharpie written note ::))
<Josie_Lyons> <Tien> All will be revealed in its own time. ::fades away back to shadow then pulls back and is gone::
<Shade_Ringo> ((lol!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::diiiies!::))
<Josie_Lyons> ((::dead!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> I’ll see what I can find out while I’m there. ::gets out the remote and opens a portal back to the MBI::
<Joseph_Forge> :;watching her vanish:: Lets get you home, Mark. ::once Selkirk gets the portal open will go to help Mark through it::
<Shade_Ringo> Yeah, about the Realm of Fire.. ::backing up towards the portal now::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::steps through:: What about it? ::to Shade::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::frowning:: What?
<Shade_Ringo> ::once on the other side:: You know how Protocol went there, right? Well, McGrath and I went through to see what had happened to her. Turns out she’s managed to zap into Swytch and take over her, thus taking over the Realm of Fire, thus becoming the most powerful thing known. More’n blazin’ hot buffalo wings.
<Joseph_Forge> Think we could convince her to release Mark from this contract while she’s in there?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . Oh holy kats . . . ::rubs the bridge of her muzzle:: I never thought a cyberbeing had *that* kind of power.
<Mark_Sulfur> She needs to be stopped, then. ::then winces and sits, holding his leg:: Ow…
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::to Joe:: I agree with Mark.
<Shade_Ringo> I.. highly doubt it. We kinda’ tried to thwart her take-over, and she tried to kill us.
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods:: I see. ::then to Mark:: first of all we need to get you somewhere and get you some help.  Selkirk, maybe you and Shade here can get that evil mark taken care of? I’ll get him to a doctor.
<Shade_Ringo> Oh, and now she wants to take over *our* realm, too. Big surprise.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::groans:: First, let’s get Mark, both of them, taken care of.
<Josie_Lyons> ::pauses in her pacing then to Atropos:: Your job is done for now.  I’ll pay you half our discussed fee.
<Shade_Ringo> ::looking at the red thing in the jar:: Do we just poke it with a stick, or..?
<Mark_Sulfur> ::lets Joe help him up;; Take the back side.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Shade> ::takes jar, shakes well::))
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Mark_Sulfur> ::to Ringo:: Shake it for all I care. ::gives him a smirk now::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::frowning now:: Half . . . ?
<Shade_Ringo> ::laughs softly at him::
<Joseph_Forge> ::smirks to them:: Doesn’t matter. Just get it taken care of. ::helping Mark:: we’re heading to a doctor. ::will help mark to the stairs of the basement::
<Mark_Sulfur> ((And, the mun is heading out for she needs bed. ::hugs all:: Have a good night!))
<Josie_Lyons> Half now.  The rest depends on whether or not I still require you to kill him.  Give me three days.  Either you will hear a phonecall from me or you will see the rest deposited.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> I guess we’ll know when we get there. ::starts opening the portal again, this time to the ROF::
<Joseph_Forge> ((maww nights! ::huggles::))
<Josie_Lyons> ((nights Sage!))
* @Mark_Sulfur Quit (Quit: )
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::relaxes:: I understand. I wish you the best. ::starts to head out::
<Shade_Ringo> ((Der, a shoot and a miss!))
<Josie_Lyons> Thank you.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::curtsies to that, and is gone!::
<Shade_Ringo> Uh.. I really don’t think we should go back there. She’s just gonna’, ya’ know, kill us.
<Joseph_Forge> ::will go ahead with de Markeh!  taking him out the back way to the truck and heads out to his house. taking him to Angie since technically he’s supposed to be dead. Can’t very well just show up at the hospital with him. XD::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((^Atropos))
<Josie_Lyons> <ROF> ::portal opened!::
<Joseph_Forge> ((and I need bed too guys. I gotta be at work in the morning))
<Josie_Lyons> ((Nights!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((nights all! ::huggles::))
<Shade_Ringo> ((Alrighty! Have a good’n, CK!))
* @Joseph_Forge Quit (Quit: Jose Jalapeno! On a steeeeeeeeeek!)
<Josie_Lyons> ::once she’s gone goes back in the hall. scowls as she sees Hertz laying on the floor::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sighs:: I don’t like it either, but I owe Tien a lot, and I want to carry out her orders.
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> X_x ::mumbling incoherently:: the snack.. that smiles back.. hee hee..
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> You don’t have to come with me if you don’t want to.
<Shade_Ringo> Well, just-just wait a sec! Let me find those belt doo-hickeys that McGrath and I had on. They’ll at least keep us masked from the demons there.. but not her.
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL Hertz))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Okay, that I can do.
<Josie_Lyons> ::growls at him:: Useless! Why haven’t they fired you yet?!
<Josie_Lyons> ::heard from top of stairs to those in basement::
<Shade_Ringo> ::pauses, mid-step towards the armory:: .. Did you just hear someone very authoritative and angry?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::eyes widen:: I did. Look, just get me one of those devices. I’ll go alone – they need you here.
<Shade_Ringo> ::groans, not sure he wants to stay behind now XD hustles for one of the belts, then hands it off to her:: You better come back. I don’t wanna’ hear about any heroic deaths, you hear me?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Believe me, I’ll be back as soon as I can. ::puts the belt on, then heads through the portal!::
<Shade_Ringo> ::calls out after her:: Just push the button on the buckle to activate it. Good luck!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Thanks! ::pushes the button as directed::
<Shade_Ringo> ::then turns on his heel, starting up the stairs:: I’m gonna’ need some of my own.
<Shade_Ringo> <Hertz> ::sees angry Josie-fairies flying around his dazed head:: I’m sorry.. may I re-direct your call…
<Josie_Lyons> <RoF> ::seems as hot as usual… and a large sized Swytch standing over a few hundred demons… appear to be dressed for war::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::gulps as she sees that::
<Josie_Lyons> ::hisses and ears perk as she hears the shouting and someone heading up the stairs. flattens against wall behind where door opens, gun behind her back in her good hand::
<Shade_Ringo> ::steps out of the basement up into the hall, looking around for the Governator::  Hertz? What are you..?
<Josie_Lyons> <SwytchProt> ::in middle of stirring speech it seems:: And when you have taken down the world leaders, you will report to me, for I shall have taken my place as the ruler of the world… in Megakat City! ::laughs:: <Demons> ::cheer!::
<Josie_Lyons> ::sees it’s Shade. unaware he knows of the latest skermish… shoves gun at back of skirt:: Agent Ringo? ::steps out from behind door::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Holy kats . . .> ::just sets the soul jar down on the ground for now – hey, it’s technically back in the RoF – and edges back toward the portal::
<Shade_Ringo> Whoa! ::stiffens, taking a step back in surprise at her appearance:: Lyons..er, Governor.. Lyons. What are you doin’ here.
<Josie_Lyons> <Swytch ‘n co> ::since she’s got that belt on, don’t seem to notice her enterance and exit XD::
<Josie_Lyons> Where is Mark?
<Shade_Ringo> ((<LS> ::throws jar, and a rotten tomato, at Swytch’s speech:: <Demons> ::do likewise!:: <ProtSwytch> ..I forget how things work down here..))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::pauses before going back through, though, waiting to hear if Swytch gives away anything else:;
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Josie_Lyons> ::suit discheveled slightly, one arm in sling, trench coat half on ::
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Swytch> And tomorrow’s lottery numbers will be- <LS> ::sucked back through the portal:: Noooo!))
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Shade_Ringo> ::smirks:: Which one?
<Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> Shing.  You are a capable leader… Divide my troops appropriately, and report to me within the hour. ::looks like Swytch and sounds like her but talking more like Prot and has bloo near white glowy eyes:: <Shing> ::bows:: Yes, your highness. <Swytch> ::disappears inside her castle::
<Josie_Lyons> ::unamused:: They are in the same body, where is it?  Where are they?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::at that, hurries back through the portal and shuts it after her, then looks for the nearest phone::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::there one down in the basement?::
<Shade_Ringo> Not anymore. Despite all your “help,” we’ve managed to set things right. Just sending a thank you card will suffice. ::turns back to her to go check on Hertz:: What in paw’s name did you do to yourself this time, kat?
<Josie_Lyons> <phone> ::prolly? McGrath’s office anyway::
<Jack_Spinner> ((And, I need to get to sleep…))
<Josie_Lyons> ((maw nights Matt!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::goes there, then! Gets the phone and dials Enforcer HQ:: Pickuppickuppickup . . .
<Jack_Spinner> ((Nights!))
<Shade_Ringo> ((G’nights Matt! Have yourself a merry little zzz’ing!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Nights, Matt!))
* @Jack_Spinner Quit (Quit: Jack_Spinner)
<Josie_Lyons> ::tries to hide her disappointment… not doing quite at good job at it though:: … what became of the alternate dimension version?
<Josie_Lyons> <Enforcer HQ> ::receptionist:: Enforcer Headquarters.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Hey, this is Agent Selkirk at the MBI. Listen, this is going to sound crazy – okay, maybe not for this city – but a group of fire demons are about to leave their realm and attack world leaders. We have to put out some kind of alert.
<Shade_Ringo> ::propping Hertz up against the door frame, smacking his cheek some:: He’s been taken care of. ::notes her reaction, frowning at it:: But believe it or not, we’ve got bigger problems to worry about.
<Shade_Ringo> ((<Enforcer> Right, a standard 04-niner. <LS> You’ve got a *standard* for this? <Enforcer> You said “fire demons” right? Not “ire lemurs”? Cuz that, we don’t have a code for yet.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DEAD!::))
<Josie_Lyons> ((::dies!!::))
<Josie_Lyons> <Enforcer HQ> … who is this again?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Agent Selkirk, at the MBI. ::sounding frantic::
<Josie_Lyons> You sent him to the Realm of Fire. ::stating this, not asking::
<Shade_Ringo> <Fletch> ::has been checked out of the hospital, after an unnecessary amount of days spent in there, stalling for the MBI to figure out the Mark situation. is on his way back to EHQ now::
<Josie_Lyons> <Enforcer HQ> … look, Agent Sealpoint, whatever this is, you’ll need to come down in person cause wow… I mean geez, the MBI needing more press again or somethin’? ::slurps on soda… might be realative of Steele’s XD::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::growls:: Sir, I wish to the holy kats I was making this up, but you need to believe me.
<Shade_Ringo> I wouldn’t be getting any grand ideas about that place, ‘cuz we might be seeing more of it than we want pretty soon.
<Josie_Lyons> <EHQ> And you need to get someone higher up in to fill out a form.  ::hangs up::
<Josie_Lyons> What do you mean?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::makes a snarly-scream noise as she hangs up, and leaves a burned dent on McGrath’s desk where she slams her first down::
<Shade_Ringo> <Fletch> ::enters EHQ, catching the tail-end of that convo:: Who was that, Irown? ::XD::
<Shade_Ringo> I mean there’s been an unprecidented shift in power. And I bet it effects your own little deal with Swytch. ::waits to see her reaction on that one::
<Josie_Lyons> <Irown> ::lol XD:: Some nutjob at the MBI… says demons are gonna oooh come destroy stuff soon or whatever. ::slurps drink::
<Josie_Lyons> ::grits her teeth a moment:: … who said I had a deal with her?
<Shade_Ringo> <Fletch> ::freezes, turning slowly:: Did they give their name?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::taking deep breaths:: Okay. He wants me there in person, I’ll be there in person. ::sorry, Shade, but you said yourself we’ve got bigger problems. Sets about teleporting out of there::
<Shade_Ringo> Who do you think? ::as if “duh, you know”::
<Josie_Lyons> <Irown> ::flips through magazine:: Eh Sealpoint or somethin’… why?
<Josie_Lyons> Of course… ::walks over to Shade:: What shift in power is this you’re talking about, Ringo?
<Shade_Ringo> <Fletch> Sealpoint. ::wonders if that’s a new agent:: Don’t you think something like that should be reported to the Lieutenant? The MBI isn’t one to make up stories.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::heading for Enforcer HQ now, if that’s okay::
<Shade_Ringo> The Cyberkat-kind. Protocol got in there, and she actually managed to take over Swytch. Now, quite literally, all heck’s about to break loose.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::runs into the lobby, panting and looking frantic::
<Josie_Lyons> <EHQ> ::feel free XD:: I told ‘em they need to send a higher up in person and fill outta form.  You wanna take on crazy publicity stunts? Then you call ‘em up.
<Josie_Lyons> ::eyes widen:: W-what is the MBI planning on doing about this?
<Shade_Ringo> Stopping it. Somehow.. ::not too confident sounding::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looking around for anyone who looks like they’re high up in the rank structure, going a bit crazy with this:: Hello? Listen, this is an emergency!
<Shade_Ringo> <Fletch> ::about to offer an reprimand, when LS comes charging in:: Selkirk?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Ryder, you’re back! ::almost crying with relief at finding someone who might believe her:: Listen, we need to send out an alert, *now*. Fire demons are about to go after all the world leaders.
<Josie_Lyons> … Spinner has been returned to his cell and is secured.  ::turns and heads down the hallway:: Good luck with this new development.
<Josie_Lyons> <Irown> Yeah Selkirk that was it.  You deal with the broad, Ryder.
<Shade_Ringo> <Fletch> What? ::realizing now it must’ve been her who called:: Slow down. Tell me everything.
<Shade_Ringo> What? You’re not gonna’ stick around for the fun?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::panting:: Okay, okay. Listen, the good news is, the thing with Mark is all fixed. But I was in the Realm of Fire just now, and I overheard their leader ordering demons set out and attack world leaders.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> They might already be on their way. We need to do something!
<Shade_Ringo> <Fletch> ::face stern:: Swytch.. but I didn’t think she could leave.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> It’s not Swytch exactly. She’s being possessed by a cyberbeing, Protocol. But even if she can’t leave, her minions can, and they are.
<Josie_Lyons> I’m no longer an agent or director, Ringo.  I delegate.  ::exits out the back of the building, slamming door after herself::
<Josie_Lyons> <Irown> ::making the crazy motion with a finger XD::
<Shade_Ringo> <Fletch> This is unbelievable. I hope you still have some wind left, because you’re going to have a lot to explain to the Commander about this situation. C’mon. ::ushers her over to the elevator, punching in a number:: We’ll speak with the Lieutenant first. If anyone can convince the Commander to act, it’ll be her.
* Josie_Lyons is now known as Felina_Feral
<Shade_Ringo> Yeah, we’ll see how long that lasts, sweetheart. ::muttered, reviving Hertz now some:: <Hertz> Ergh.. I had a nightmare… Lyons was here, and yelling, and…
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods, still catching her breath:: I’ll do what I can.
<Felina_Feral> ((lol poor Hertz))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Have you made your report to them yet?
* Shade_Ringo is now known as Fletch_Ryder
<Fletch_Ryder> No. ::crossing arms, waiting as elevator rises:: I just got released. You said you’ve resolved the situation with Mark?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> As far as I know, yes.
<Fletch_Ryder> So is he alive?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Yeah. He’s wounded, but we’re taking care of him.
<Fletch_Ryder> ::silent a moment, glancing at her sideways:: His return to life won’t be easy to explain. But I trust I can get the full details from you later to include in my report.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Like I said, I’ll do what I can.
<Fletch_Ryder> And so will I. ::walks forward as the elevator doors open, leading them down a corridor::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::follows!::
<Fletch_Ryder> ::turns into a large deskroom, zig-zagging through desks, until they make it to Felina’s office. raps on the door::
<Felina_Feral> Come in. ::calls to the door. busy going over some paperwork::
<Fletch_Ryder> ::opens door inward, standing just outside the doorway, nodding LS in::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::enters:: Lieutenant Feral?
<Fletch_Ryder> ((<Felina> Please, call me Niece. Everyone else does.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Felina_Feral> ((:dies::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((And silence descends . . .))
<Felina_Feral> ::leans up and smiles politely curious look though:: Yes… may I help you? ::Storm in uniform?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::yep!::
<Fletch_Ryder> Lieutenant. ::salutes, closing door after them:: Agent Selkirk of the MBI. She’s got some urgent but.. strange news.
<Felina_Feral> Is this in regards to your recent case, Ryder? ::motions for the two to have a seat. ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::has a very ancy seat::
<Fletch_Ryder> ::sits hastily, remaining stiff:: No.. at least I don’t believe so, ma’am. I’ll let Agent Selkirk explain further. ::turns attention towards her::
<Felina_Feral> Alright. ::nods for her to speak::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods to Fletch, then turns to Felina:: It is kind of, Lieutenant. The matter with Mark Sulfur is resolved, and we’ll give the details to Ryder later, but right now, there’s something bigger. I was in the Realm of Fire just now, as part of fixing this, and I saw their leader sending demons out to attack world leaders. They could already be on their way – we need to send out an alert.
<Felina_Feral> … well… the Realm of Fire…?
<Felina_Feral> Could you explain further? ::as mun don’t thinkFelina’s familiar withthat::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::small sigh:: It’s a magical dimension, where demons and other such creatures live. Sometimes they deal with mortals, and it’s usually in an evil way.
<Felina_Feral> Dimension…? Heh… I must confess this is… quite a story… ::looks to Ryder::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Lieutenant, i know how crazy it sounds, and I wish I was making it up.
<Fletch_Ryder> Lieutenant, I assure you, this is not a fabrication, and Agent Selkirk is of sound mind.  The Bureau has dealt with many cases that involve more.. supernatural and unexplainable events. I can vouch for that much.
<Felina_Feral> I’m quite aware of what the MBI has dealt with.  But what alert am I to put out exactly?  How many? Where are they going to strike?  Do they also have… fire powers like you, Selkirk?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> I don’t know, Lieutenant, only that there are several hundred or so of them, and they’re going after world leaders. They can appear in any place that isn’t guarded against magic, so they’ll probably strike close. I’d guess that they do have fire powers, and they’ll be stronger than me, but they’ll also be more vulnerable to water, anti-magic weapons, holy objects, all that kind of thing.
<Felina_Feral> Then what do you suggest we do exactly to defend ourselves? ::leans back in her seat, frowning:: This is way over my head…
<Felina_Feral> and we aren’t exactly stocked with anti-magic weapons or holy water.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sighing, is tired and wrung-out:: I don’t know! Just . . . we have to say *something*. If you don’t think they’ll believe the magic part, can’t we just tell them to be on the lookout for regular assassins for now? If the governments guard their leaders more closely for the moment, at least that’ll be better than nothing.
<Felina_Feral> I’ll have to speak with my uncle in regards to this… how soon can we expect this attack?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Very soon. Probably in the next few hours.
<Felina_Feral> Holy kats… ::stands:: Wait here okay? I’ll be right back.  Ryder, get her something to drink or eat if needs be. ::will go speak with Feral::