Protocol uses her newfound powers from the Dark Matter to try and go after Dark Kat. Thing is he’s in prision and guarded. Sypher finds her and tries to talk her out of this but she won’t listen, and in the end Dark Kat manages to get away after mentioning a few facts to Sypher in regards to Protocol’s powers.
<_Matt_> 4RPG…BEGIN!
<Protocol> ((And they’re off! <Rpgers>::vrrrrooooooooom in their go carts down the track::))
<SypherSK> ::solidifies back at the MBI after a long bout with his other half::
<Protocol> ::decides to go hide in the park someplace. made her way there, still with the darkmatter rock’s powers going. sits down behind a cluster of trees ‘n sighs. feelin’ hot still::
<SypherSK> ::er… or rather, solidifies a ways from the MBI and walks back, stupid mun, not thinking of the Arrays::
<_Matt_> ((<Prot> I’m so hot :: lookin’ at self inna mirror ::))
<Protocol> ((::dies:: <Prot>::them melts:: Darnit!))
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!::))
<Protocol> ((<Sy>::grrrs at mun:: <Mun> Sorryyyy))
<SypherSK> Crud… ::muttering to himself:: <Protocol, where are you?> ::doesn’t exactly expect her to answer, but it’s worth a shot::
<SypherSK> ((<Kris> ::threatens Sy with “The Box”::))
<Protocol> ::blinks hearins Sy:: <I’m hiding and not causing any trouble okay? Geez.>
<Protocol> ::hearing not hearins::
<Protocol> ((LOL! <Sy> The box is stinkyyyy Frequency had a burrito today… ))
<_Matt_> <Grass Around Prot> :: issa slowly starting to wither ::
<LeoSK> ((BRB! Need nachos!))
<SypherSK> <Well, where are you?>
<Protocol> ::blinks looks at the grass as it withers.:: <Like I’d tell you. I’m not going back in that cell!>
<_Matt_> ((<Leo> :: presses concealed button that’s inside his head statue of George Washington, which opens a secret door with a fire poll that he slides down. Upon reaching the bottom, his clothes have somehow managed to change as he hops into a jet powered car and shoots out of a cave, heading to Taco Bell ::))
<SypherSK> ((::DIIIIIES!::))
<Protocol> ((::DIIIES::))
<SypherSK> ::sighs:: <The cell wouldn’t hold you right now anyways.>
<_Matt_> <Grass> :: withers, then browns as it dies ::
<Protocol> <That’s right. I’ve got my powers again… so they might not be like before, but they’ll do.>
<Protocol> <And I see you’ve gotten YOURS back.>
<Protocol> ::picks up a few blades of living grass in the paw the rock’s in::
<SypherSK> <Just for the moment.>
<Protocol> <No for as long as I want, as I have that rock.>
<_Matt_> <Grass> :: begins to wither, browning, and resulting in the same effect ::
<SypherSK> <I meant me, but you don’t even know what that rock is!>
<Protocol> ::blinks at that stands up. presses a paw against a tree:: <Well I’m finding out, unlike you.>
<SypherSK> <What do you mean?>
<_Matt_> <Tree> :: nothing happens at first…but then a leaf falls off, drifting down to the ground, followed by another…and then another ::
<Protocol> <I’m experimenting. Trying out the powers this thing gives me.>
<SypherSK> ((<Prot> Mwahahaaa! I’ve become a Captain Planet villainess!))
<Protocol> ((::DIIES!::))
<SypherSK> <Like what? ::very, very worried::>
<Protocol> ::presses her paw against the tree, tries something… tries to drain its energy, likes she used to drain electricity from powerlines:: <I don’t know… >
<SypherSK> <What’s it doing?>
<_Matt_> <Leaves> :: fall faster, as the tree creaks, and then one of the branches just plain breaks off, falling to the ground ::
<Protocol> <I just noticed that the grass… it seems to wither and -> ::yelps aloud and mentally letting go of the tree, as the branch falling startled her.:: Whoa…
<SypherSK> <Wither… ::to himself, doesn’t like the sound of that at all::>
<Protocol> <Yes. Apparently my state causes plants to … die.> ::debating on if this is an advantage or not XD::
<Protocol> ((::blinking at this weird CN thing with that Plank wood thing from Ed, Edd, and Eddy. is skeered::))
<_Matt_> ((<Prot> :: tries to eat a French fry, only to have it disolve in her hand :: NOOOOOOOOOO!!! ))
<Protocol> ((::dies!::))
<SypherSK> <So, you’re like a walking ecological nightmare?> ::hopes she can’t hurt kats like that!::
<SypherSK> ((::is terrified herself::))
<Protocol> <No! Its just a side effect or something.>::feels insulted at that XD wonders if she can hurt kats like that… or cyberkats…::
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!:: <Prot> ::then dissolves her pie, scream of agony ensues:: <Sy> I sense this has become one of those Midas Touch story/morals….))
<Protocol> ((<Prot> Do I LOOK like Duke Nukem?! <Sy> … ))
<Protocol> ((::DIES!::))
<SypherSK> <Side effect or not, you could still destroy a lot of things without even trying! That rock’s powers aren’t like ours… It’s something a lot more dangerous.>
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> We’re more environmentally friendly. <Prot> Except all the energy we feed on comes from coal-burning power plants. <Sy> ::frump::))
<Protocol> ((::diieees::))
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<Protocol> <Well someone has to test it and its limits.>
<LeoSK> ((7-11 had no Nachos. ;_; ))
<SypherSK> ((M’oops!))
<Protocol> ((Mawww ::pats Leo::))
<SypherSK> <Preferably in a controlled environment….>
<LeoSK> ((so ah gotz a hot dog))
<Protocol> <Like the MBI lab?>
<Protocol> ((<Prot> I’m a hot kat, that’s a hot dog, feed it to me ’cause I can’t touch it! ^_^ <Leomun> … whu?))
<LeoSK> ((:: SO DEAD! Read that and thought it was in (( )) ))
<LeoSK> ((::DEAD ANEW::))
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!:: ::then DIES Leo::))
<SypherSK> <Or any lab!>
<Protocol> ((LOL!))
<SypherSK> ((<Leo> My hotdog is nothing like the MBI lab… Nor did I buy it there.))
<LeoSK> ((:: SO DEAD at FFX:: This girl, who reminds me of Sagey, runs up to the enemy, yell’s “Buh-Bye” then kills it::))
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!:: <Sage> ::uses her “SuperHyperTooMuchSugar” attack::))
<Protocol> <Well sorry, I’m not interested in going to some laboratory. You let me free, but not really, not without my powers. Did you honestly think I’d willingly stay a biological?>
<Protocol> ((::deadboth!::))
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<Protocol> ((WB!))
<_Matt_> ((ty))
<SypherSK> <::sighs:: I could hope. It’s not like it’s so horrible.>
<LeoSK> ((WB))
<SypherSK> ((WB!))
<Protocol> <Yes it is! I don’t understand you at all, Sypher! Why do you like being like a biological kat?> ::goes walking through the park as she talks::
<SypherSK> <::mental sense of a shrug:: It’s just… something I wish I was sometimes.>
<_Matt_> <Random Katizens> :: who just happen to be in the park, look at the…tall Protocol? :: Ahhhh! It’s a monster! :: run away! ::
<_Matt_> ((<Prot> Can’t anyone get any privacy in a plublic park?))
<Protocol> <Well I don’t. I don’t care IF these powers might be more dangerous than our own. I’m going to put them to some good use.>
<Protocol> ((::dies::))
<SypherSK> ((::LOL!::))
<SypherSK> <Like conquering the city? ::one can’t trust Prot’s definition of “good use”::>
<Protocol> <Did I say that?>
<SypherSK> <Well, I know your idea of a good use of power….>
<Protocol> <Maybe there are some other things on my to do list.>
<_Matt_> <Soccer Ball> :: whooshes past Prot., doesn’t hit her, but a brigade of little kids go running past…who then abruptly stop and stare at her :: <Kid 1> Whoa… <Kid 2> Uh…Miss…are you an alien? <Kid 3> Wow, you’re really tall <Kid 4> :: looks like he’s about to cry ::
<SypherSK> <Like what?>
<SypherSK> ::is walking along the street, tapping his CyberKat half, with some resistance from it still, to connect to the Enforcer’s band and see if there are any reports going out that might relate to Prot::
<Protocol> ::blinks at the kids and looks down at them with a sneer:: <Well there are several biologicals who deserve payback for crossing me…> Wow and you’re really ANNOYING so go away! ::hisses at the kittens XD MoDaD so wants Prot to cause damange XD::
<_Matt_> <Kids> :: don’t move, just stand there and stare :: <Kid 1> :: whispers to Kid 2 :: I don’t think it’s happy <Kid 2> Maybe we should leave? <Kid 3> I’m hungry!
<SypherSK> ::eyes narrow, quickly runs through the list of who’s crossed Prot, is sure Htargcm is on it, but even he doesn’t know where the guy ran off to so Prot isn’t likely to find him::
<Protocol> <List> <Dark Kat, Dr. Nowun, Globulous, Htargcm, McGrath, Madkat… I’m sure it goes longer XD mun trying to think of more XD::
<Protocol> ((:: not < before Dark ))
<_Matt_> <Enforcer Band> “…confirmed, transportating another regiment to Megakat Memorial for neccesary inoculations…”
<Protocol> Did you not HEAR me? ::growls reaches out to swat at them::
<_Matt_> ((transporting even))
<SypherSK> ((<Prot> See?! ::shove list at Sy:: <Sy> ::reads:: Uhm… McGrath’s dead… So’s MadKat… technically… Globby won’t die and no one knows where Dark Kat or Nowun are! <Prot> Details, details….))
<Protocol> ((::dies!::))
<SypherSK> <Innoculations?>
<_Matt_> <Kid 1> You dummy, you made it angry! <Kid 2> No, you did! <Kid 3> I said I’m hungry! <Kid 4> :: just starts crying ::
<Protocol> ::siiiighs getting annoyed. gnar feels all gnar! XD reaches out to grab Kid1 by its shirt collar::
<_Matt_> <Kid 1> O_O :: grabbed by shirt collar ::
<Protocol> ((<Prot> ::cackles:: the MODAD wants me to hurt cheeldren!! <Mun> Nooo! NOOO! Don’t hurt the kittens! <Prot> But c’moooooon they’re right there! And they’re stupid! <Mun> ::sobs::))
<_Matt_> <Dark Kat> :: unless he’s been played by a different mun, issa still in prison, biding his time…and also enjoying the fine cuisine ::
<SypherSK> ((<Mun> What if I made you think they all look like Driver as a kitten? Haha! <Prot> WHOT?! I’m not delusional! Or that lovesick….))
<Protocol> ::holds the kid up to her face and growls:: I told you to go away so do it you little brat! ::shakes ‘im and then drops ‘im on the ground::
<_Matt_> ((::snorks::))
<Protocol> ((::dies!!:: ))
<SypherSK> ::tries to catch more of the Enforcer broadcast::
<_Matt_> <Kid 1> :: dropped on the ground, gets up and runs away :: <Other kids> :: run away too ::
<SypherSK> ((::snortdies… then whines:: I wish *I’d* cleaned Seeker’s room… Mom found eight bucks! ::bets there’s more::))
<Protocol> ::mrrs. PUNTS the soccer ball outta the park. then leaves the park herself before they alert more kats::
<Protocol> ((::laughs:: mawww poor Sy ))
<_Matt_> ((<Kris> :: starts to make a map, trying to find the lost treasure of the Seeker :: <Map> :: displays mountains of socks, rivers of soda, and jungles of networking cable ::))
<Protocol> ((::dies:: <Map>::also has warnings of giant mold monsters and the thing that lives under the sink::))
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!:: <Kris> ::goes in, wielding a machete and a metal detector::))
<_Matt_> <Soccer Ball> :: sails across the sky for a second, then plummets downward, and crashes thru the windshield of a certain automobile…:: <Burst’s SUV> :: car alarm goes off ::
<Protocol> ::Dark Kat’s still in prison eh? that an invitation for him to get a beating? XDDD::
<Protocol> ((::DIES!:: <Leo>::jerks awake. finds Prot’s gone then growls:: I KNEW I shouldn’t have let her stay! Curse you mun!))
*** _Matt_ is now known as Dark_Kat
<SypherSK> ::finding nothing more about the innoculation business, thinks and debates heading over to the prison, isn’t sure how much danger Dark Kat would be in, but at least it’s a place Prot might go if she’s feeling all-powerful::
<Dark_Kat> :: walking down the corridors of the Prison :: <Other Prisoners> :: gasp and duck to hind behing objects, peering around them as DK walks by ::
<Dark_Kat> ((hide*))
<SypherSK> ((<Other Prisoners> ::have to clear the way, they and Dark Kat won’t both fit in the hallways, don’t wish to be squished::))
<Protocol> ((:::DIIIES::))
<Dark_Kat> :: continues his way, heading into the break yard :: <Guards in Guard Towers> :: keeping a careful eye on the goings on in the Alkatraz square ::
<Protocol> ::makes way to the prison jez. ahahahahahaaaa ahem. marches up towards the opening and blasts away the front gates::
<Dark_Kat> ((<Prot> :: swam there she did ;) ::))
<SypherSK> ::is zapping over there, shooting along the underwater powerlines out to the prison::
<Protocol> ((<Sypher> Do I REEEALLY have to protect Dark Kat? <Mun> I’m… afraid so.))
<Protocol> ((LOL! oh yeah Alkatraz is on an island XD))
<SypherSK> ((<Prot> Hmph! I just walked over the water. <Sy> ::beats his head on the wall:: Her ego is so huge it’s a force all it’s own….))
<Protocol> ::she does this after she stole a boat and rode over there of course. her mun is a dork::
<Dark_Kat> <Park> :: let’s say it’s near the bay somewhat :: <Guy inna Boat> :: just pulling to shore, minding his own business ::
<Protocol> ((::diies!::))
<Dark_Kat> ((<Annu-Dork> Huh-Hyuck :: goofy laugh ::))
<Protocol> ::or when she steals a boat. mun is stumbling all over herself. making Prot look foolish. walks to the guy at the boat. yes. strike the last two actions from the record::
<Protocol> ((LOL XD ::razz Mattmun::))
<Dark_Kat> <Guy in Boat> :: looks up at Prot :: Uh…
<Protocol> I need this. So bugger off! ::raises paw threateningly flickering energy::
<Dark_Kat> <Guy in Boat> :: no longer in boat, just dives over the side, swimming away as fast as he can ::
<SypherSK> ((<Prot> How come *he* can walk on water?! ::as guy shoots away over the water::))
<Dark_Kat> ((::dies::))
<Protocol> ::smirks. hops inna boat, either starts it up or rows towards the island::
<Protocol> ((::DIES::))
<Dark_Kat> ((<Prot> :: rows the boat to the island. Arrives there in about 2 days ::))
<SypherSK> ::entering the prison, merges with the computer to check the prisoner listing and find where DK might be::
<Protocol> ::well one never knows how it runs XD started the engine, zooming towards the island::
<Dark_Kat> <Alkatraz Computer> :: shows the location of Dark Kat, bringing up a visual link to the Break Yard :: <Dark Kat> :: at the bench press, lifting weights whilst the other prisoners all blink in awe ::
<SypherSK> ((<Prot> ::goes and captures a buncha kats and steals some oars, straps them all to the boat setting it up like one of those ships powered by slaves at the oars:: Now, stroke! Stroke! ::standing dramatically at the rear of the boat, lashing an energy whip over her captives… is unbalanced by the first small wave… *splash!*::))
<Protocol> ((<Dark Kat>::has every single weight on the large dumbell, as well as five prisoners tied to each end.:: <Prisoner> And here I thought he was all fat and no muscle… ))
<Dark_Kat> ((::dies!::))
<Protocol> ((::DIIES:: <Prot>::even got a viking hat with horns. has one paw on the stern of the “ship” as she directs::))
<SypherSK> ::blinkblinks at that image:: <Now, there’s something I never hoped to see again…>
<Protocol> ((::one foot not paw:: XD))
<Dark_Kat> ((::dead!:: <Dark Kat> Now, that was a good warm up. Now, who wants to arm wrestle me? <Prisoners> :: back away ::))
<SypherSK> ((::dying both::))
<Protocol> ((::dead::))
<Dark_Kat> :: sets the bar down for a second :: Raise it! <Prisoners> :: approach the bar and add more weights to each end :: <Dark Kat> :: resumes ::
<SypherSK> ((<Prot> Yes! Dark Kat, prepare yourself! ::mad cackle:: Soon… Very soon… ::is unknowingly pushing the rudder with her foot, causing the boat to go in circles::))
<Protocol> ::soon makes it to Alkatraz Island. in proper time. ahahaha, now hopes her mun quits making her look stupid. hops offa the boat after bringing it to shore. looks at the prison as she heads there::
<Dark_Kat> ((<DK> This place is a resort hotel, suited to my rather spartan tastes ))
<Protocol> ((::dying::))
<SypherSK> ::checks for any exterior cameras to see if there’s any sign of Prot::
<Dark_Kat> <Guards> :: at the gate, blink, not sure if they’re seeing things:: <Guard 1> Hey, stop right there! This is a secured area!
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> ::then blinks, seeing a… Viking ship?! coming towards the prison over the storm-tossed sea, a demonic, horned figure howling like a hyena at the stern:: Oh, that’s her….)0
<Dark_Kat> ((<SK Language> ‘Stop, this is a secured area’='Beat the crud out of me!’ ))
<Protocol> ::walks across the grass and around to the front charges up a blast, and fires energy at the gate and guards both::
<Dark_Kat> ((::dies!::))
<Protocol> ((::DIES BOTH!::))
<SypherSK> ((::LOL language::))
<Dark_Kat> <Guards> AHHHHHH!! :: knocked away by the blast :: <Gate> :: Gets exploded, teeters…then falls down ::
<Dark_Kat> <Prison> :: alarm goes off ::
<SypherSK> ::hears the crash, followed immediately by the alarm:: <Crud! That’s her!> ::zaps for the gate::
<Protocol> ::strolls through the gate, making way to the prison building.::
<Dark_Kat> :: hears the crash, and notices the alarm. Sets the bar down as he stands up :: I didn’t schedule a breakout today…
<SypherSK> ::appears in front of Prot:: You just have to keep putting me in this position, don’t you?
<Protocol> ((<Dark Kat> WHY can’t my minions follow the Dark Kalander anymore? ))
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!::))
<Protocol> I haven’t done anything. ::narrows eyes:: I didn’t even tell you where I was going.
<Dark_Kat> ((<DK> I specifically said not to attack on Sundays, because that’s the day we get pudding!))
<Protocol> ((::dies!::))
<SypherSK> ((LOL!))
<SypherSK> You said enough… Dark Kat’s the only one of those you really hate who’s a sitting duck… <Presumably…>
<Dark_Kat> ((<DK> Correction, standing duck ))
<SypherSK> ::is fairly sure Dark Kat has some way to defend himself, but is worried about everyone else who happens to cross Prot’s path::
<Protocol> So you’re going to defend HIM?
<LeoSK> (( ::has been fighting a boss for 2 hours on a game! Is allmost done…2 hours!!!::
<SypherSK> ((<Dark Kat> ::as Prot busts in:: Ahhh… I anticipated this… <Prot> Oh, come off it! You’re helpless here! <Dark Kat> Am I? You forget I have one ultimate weapon…. ::throws off his specially tailored prison uniform style cape:: <Prot> ::shrieks!!!!! covers eyes::))
<Protocol> ((::DIIES::))
<SypherSK> And, everyone else in your path to him.
<LeoSK> ((eww! ::dead!::))
<Dark_Kat> ((<Leo> I got you! HAHAHAHAHA! :: administers attack :: <Boss> :: has 1% life remaining :: <Leo> what the? No! NOOOOOOOOO!!! <Boss> :: kills Leo :: <TV> “GAME OVER” <Leo> GNAR!!!!! :: throws controller into the TV, causing it to explode ::))
<Protocol> Can’t I do ANYTHING right? I can’t threaten Manx, I can’t destroy Dark Kat, whot CAN I do?! ::growling::
<LeoSK> ((::DEAD!::…may end up doing that!::))
<Protocol> ((::DIES:: ))
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!::))
<SypherSK> Why don’t you just live your life? Go see Driver. Have a nice lunch somewhere. Take a nap.
<Protocol> I can’t see him, he’s with Frequency in hiding, and besides I’m not going to let these powers go to waste in case they DO happen to run out. So either get out of my way or I’ll MAKE you get out of my way.
<Dark_Kat> <Guards> :: rushing out of the prison, in full riot great garb, wielding those specialty-made anti-prisoner tazers and tear gas launchers ::
<Dark_Kat> ((riot gear gard even))
<Dark_Kat> ((er, garb, something like that))
<SypherSK> You didn’t have much luck last time… ::eyes glowing blue::
<LeoSK> ((BWA HAH HAHAHAH HAHHAHAHHAHA!!!!! I pwnz j00, Yunalesca! ::cackles as he kills the boss:: ))
<Dark_Kat> ((<Yunalesca> You may cheer now, but I’ll be back in the next edition! :: poofs into smoke ::))
<Protocol> Then how about this, ::seeing the guards rushing over:: If you don’t let me have Dark Kat, I’ll destroy these innocent happy helping guards. ::grrrs::
<Protocol> ((::laughs!::))
<SypherSK> ((::snorks::))
<SypherSK> ::gets between her and the guards:: And, how many more will you kill on your way in? I won’t let you hurt them or Dark Kat… much as he might deserve it.
<LeoSK> ((Acctually…it was more like a buncha will-o-wisps. O_o ))
<Protocol> ::huffs:: Fine. ::sends a blast towards Sypher::
<SypherSK> ::meets it with his own::
<Dark_Kat> <Blasts> :: boom! ::
<Protocol> ::mrrs as this won’t get her anywhere as they just continue to cancel one another out. so tries to leap tackle Sypher! XD::
<SypherSK> ::goes acoherent and meets her tackle::
<SypherSK> ((<Guards> ::place bets:: <Guard 1> I got five on the blue one! <Guard 2> 10 on the black one!))
<Protocol> ((::dies!::))
<LeoSK> ((::DIES AT game:: “being dead has it’s advantages.” ::))
<Protocol> ::tries to pin him to the ground, and tries to see if she can “absorb” his energy. not sure if its possible, or if the mun blocks then::
<SypherSK> ::sends out a wave of his own energy, hoping to repel her::
<Dark_Kat> <Guards> :: watching this, getting ready to intervine ::
<Protocol> ::is repelled! flies a bit offa him and lands on the ground. growls, quickly gets up and sends a few blasts at the ground to distract him as she tries to run past him and to the prison::
<Dark_Kat> <Ground> :: go explodey, sending dirt and misc. debris into the air ::]
<SypherSK> ::blasts at her, hoping to at least knock her off her feet::
<Protocol> ::knocked offa her feet lands on her belly. slams fist into the ground angrily::
<SypherSK> ((<Sy and Prot> ::use up their energy at last and are both taken in by the guards… end up in the same cell:: <Prot> ARGH! This is all your fault! And, why am I in the tomkat’s wing?! <Sy> You haven’t looked in a mirror since that thing start increasing your muscle mass, have you?))
<Dark_Kat> ((::snorks::))
<Dark_Kat> <Ground> :: cracks at fist impact ::
<SypherSK> ::tackles her while she’s down, still acoherent::
<Protocol> ((::DIIIES::))
<Protocol> ::slowly getting up:: oof! ::falls back on her tummy. mrrrs sends out an energy blast from herself to try ‘n throw him off.::
<SypherSK> ::blasts back, the combined effect being more than enough to throw him off::
<Dark_Kat> :: hears explosions and elecricity noises etc. going on :: Perhaps an ex-associate of mine is here to pay me a visit…:: scratches chin in ponderment ::
<Dark_Kat> ((<DK> Or maybe it’s my cousin Clarence here to bail me out ))
<Protocol> ::skitters up and now makes a run to the prison! blasts the fence hoping DK’s in the prison yard. if not will search the building.::
<SypherSK> ::sails thru the air and lands with enough force to cause his form to sputter at the edges, but no real damage done… beyond his CyberKat half demanding they leave immediately::
<SypherSK> <We are No
<Dark_Kat> :: sees the fence at the far end of the yard knocked down ::
<SypherSK> T leaving… ::forces it down and runs after Prot::>
<Protocol> ((<Sy’s Half> But I want a sammich!!! <Sy> NO! Protocol first, food later!))
<Protocol> ::hurries into the prison yard. scans it searching for DK, tail swishing greatly::
<SypherSK> ((::snorks!:: <Sy’s Half> But, we can get it with lettuce and tomato and ham… and that special sauce… <Sy> ::salivates, then shakes his head:: Now, you stop that!))
<SypherSK> ::charges after her::
<Protocol> ((::dies!::))
<Protocol> ::glances towards Sy, sends a blast towards him:: GO AWAY!!
<Protocol> ((<Prot> Why do I keep saying that? No one takes me seriously… –; <Mun> ::shrugs:: You’re hard headed?))
<SypherSK> ::blasts back to cancel it out again::
<Protocol> ::makes her way quickly through the prison yard hoping to find DK. or someone who’ll tell her where he is.::
<Dark_Kat> :: isn’t too far away, stays where he is whilst other prisoners dart off ::
<SypherSK> ((<Prot> ::looks about: Now, where could he be? <DK> ::towers over the other prisoners in all his purple glory::))
<SypherSK> ::blasts at her from behind::
<Protocol> ::spots him, then grins. makes way towards him, charging up forgetting a moment about Sypher.::
<Protocol> ::until that! yaaaah flies forward lands ‘n skids close to DK. huffs shakes her head and stands up. glares at Sypher::
<Protocol> ((::dies::))
<SypherSK> ::is glaring back… not that it’s too clear in his acoherent form::
<Dark_Kat> :: recognizes Sypher, but doesn’t quite recognize the other one :: Here to “save me” again, Sypher? Honestly, your decision in which side you’ve really chosen continues to elude me.
<SypherSK> You know perfectly well which side I chose. If I were on your “side,” I’d be just as happy to let my boss die and take what of his I could.
<SypherSK> ((<Prot> You want his zebra pants?! ::stare of horror:: <Sy> NO! I was proposing a hypothetical situation!))
<Protocol> ::turns towards DK, charging up for an energy blast:: His decision is based on pathetic morals he picked up from his supposed father. But he won’t be defending you anymore. There won’t be a need to when I’m done with you. ::growls raises up her paw to fire at DK::
<Protocol> ((::diies!:: <Prot> You do! You want his green boa too! you freak!))
<Dark_Kat> And just what are you?
<SypherSK> ::knows he’s gonna hate whatever Dark Kat says about it, but tackles Prot::
<Protocol> ::smirks:: Something better than you originally created- awk! ::is tackled, her blast fires hitting the ground:: Get off of me!!
<SypherSK> You know better!
<Protocol> ::tries to grab Sypher’s neck ‘n choke him! XD::
<Dark_Kat> :: brings up forearm for a second, keeping some minor pieces of debris out of his eyes, then resumes his composure. Talks to her as she strangles Sy :: Something better? Well, you certainly seem to have control over one of my ex-underlings.
<SypherSK> ::is still acoherent, just gets shoved back from the double repelling action!::
<Protocol> ::sits up and sends another blast towards Sy. turns to look at DK:: SHUT UP! ::reaches out to try and grab ahold of DK’s throat gnar! will try ‘n shock him to death up close so as not to miss::
<SypherSK> ::is flung back::
<Dark_Kat> :: reaches out with his own massive claw to intercept her own, ensuing in a possible display of strength from either side ::
<SypherSK> ((<Dark Kat> ::weird body reacts to Prot’s energy, merges with her!…the two end up as a weird two-headed dark purple being:: <Prot> ARGH! How could this have happened?! Oh, I feel so, soooo… <Dark Kat> Grandiose? <Prot> No. ::slump:: Fat.))
<Protocol> ((::diiiies::))
<Protocol> ::blinks at that, and tries to press forward to try and do to him what she did to the tree:: You’ll pay for all that you’ve done!
<SypherSK> ::lands against a wall this time, form sputtering:: <C-Kat Half> <This is futile. Both beings have on more than one ocassion attempted our destruction. Let them destroy one another.>
<Protocol> ((<Sy> I should do something… <C-katSy> Naaaaah. <Sy> But… <C-katSy> I want Dark Kat’s zebra pants! Okay?! <Sy> Whoah… ))
<SypherSK> <C-Kat Half> <Then, the chaos created by both will be at an end. Even if but one dies, the situation will have improved.>
<SypherSK> ((::SOOODEAD!:: <Sy> OKay, man… I’m just gonna…. y’know let you go and be your own kat, okay? We seem to have far too drastic differences in taste to peacably co-exist….))
<Dark_Kat> :: pushes back, a bit surprised by the ammount of strength that she displays :: All that I’ve done will be nothing compared to what I will do to you :: does feel a bit odd, like his bloods on the verge of boiling, but ignores it for now. Just reaches into his pocket with his free hand and reveals the dreaded Remote Kontrol. Presses a button on it ::
<Protocol> ((<NoGoodnick> That’s it! THAT is the ultimate weapon!! <Sy> Dark Kat’s zebra pants? O_o; <C-katSy> Shut up you fool! Don’t tell him! <DK ‘n Prot>::stop struggling, look at them both:: ))
<SypherSK> ::about to start arguing back and fighting for control of his body, eyes widen at the sight of the detonator::
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!::))
<Protocol> ::blinks and tries to snatchy the remote control! unless Sy manages to get there first::
<Protocol> ((::or if DK moves XD ahahah I’m hooted up on icecream::))
<SypherSK> <C-Kat Half> ::fights to get Sy to run the *other* way::
<Dark_Kat> :: grins, then pistol whips her upside the head with the control, which of course causes it to break into pieces ::
<Protocol> ::blinks stumbles backwards as the control was broken upside her head. he pushed a button tho what did that do?::
<SypherSK> ((<DK> ::makes tons of dummy remotes in his rather infinite spare time::))
<Protocol> ((LOL!!!))
<Dark_Kat> ((::DEAD::))
<SypherSK> ((<DK> Why, I activated the sequence to launch the airship shaped like my head everyone’s been looking for for months! <Tiny Ship> ::erupts from the ground of the courtyard and lifts into the air:: <DK> Of course… It’s still just a scale model at this point…))
<Dark_Kat> ((::dies::))
<Dark_Kat> <Ground> :: begins to shake, as it cracks open, and hundreds of Creeplings pour out like a pink mudslide ::
<Protocol> ((::DIIES::))
<SypherSK> ::blinkblinks! at the creeplings:: <What on Felinus?!>
<Protocol> ::gasps seeing alla the creeplings pouring out:: Oh no you don’t!! ::fires a blast towards DK::
<Dark_Kat> :: laughs :: <Creeplings> :: form a wall in front of him, taking the blast ::
<Protocol> ::grrroawrls! starts firing at the creeplings, one at a time, then walks towards DK trying to claw and shove her way past them towards him::
<Dark_Kat> <Creeplings> :: grabbing onto her legs and arms, starting to bite etc. ::
<SypherSK> ::struggles to stand:: <C-Kat Half> <We should leave. We will know if Protocol ceases to exist easily enough… and her boundless ego is sure to inform us if she succeeds.> <Sypher> <NO!>
<Protocol> ::yelps as she’s being attacked by the creeplings. looks to where Sy is:: <Sypher!! Help me!! He’s going to get away!> ((<Sy>… woman, I hate you.))
<Dark_Kat> <Creeplings> :: begin to dogpile on top of her, a sea of pinkness swarming at her ::
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!:: <Sypher> I’ve got to save her! <C-Kat Half> What are you ON?! She tried to kill us! ))
<SypherSK> ::blinkblinks:: <Are you really in that much trouble?> ::she can’t fling the creeplings off?::
<SypherSK> ::looks above the creepling pile, trying to see Dark Kat::
<Protocol> ::claws and swipes off the creeplings then gets dogpiled by them all. growwls… temper rising charging up… and up… preparing a large blast:: <YES, but make sure Dark Kat doesn’t leave!!>
<Dark_Kat> :: didn’t really want to, but since he’s officially blown his cover as a “good” prisoner, decides to take advantage of the situation :: It’s time I checked out of here.
<SypherSK> ::struggles to his feet and zaps in front of DK, is obviously straining for some reason:: Oh, no you don’t…
<Protocol> ::gets enough of a charge, feeling oh so overheated, then sends out a charge as she outstretches her limbs to try and blast the whole lot of ‘em off herself::
<Dark_Kat> Stand aside, Sypher, and go face the more prominent threat. :: attempts to go around ::
<Dark_Kat> <Creepling Pile> :: explodes outward, sending the little pink critters all over the place ::
<SypherSK> ::gasps as uhm… nasty creepling refuse flies about, then looks up at Dark Kat:: I don’t suppose you know anything about it?
<Dark_Kat> Well that depends on what “it” is.
<Protocol> ::huffs sits up a moment as that was a drain on her::
<SypherSK> Her new powers? I know where *she* got them, but not what they are.
<Dark_Kat> Her? You mean that Protocol nuisance?
<SypherSK> I know about her. I mean those powers she’s gotten. What are they?
<Protocol> ::slowly stands. mrrrs. fends off any other incoming creeplings::
<Dark_Kat> You mean that’s Protocol? :: takes another look :: I barely recognize her. She’s no longer the physical weakling that she once was.
<SypherSK> Yes, it’s Protocol. Her new powers seem to have… bulked her up a bit.
<Dark_Kat> <Creepling> :: comes at Prot from behind, landing in her hair ::
<Protocol> ::slowly makes her way towards DK ‘n Sy. wondering why Sypher always has to talk talk talk to them – gah! spins around grabs at the creepling tries to pull him offa her hair oooow XD::
<Dark_Kat> <Creepling> :: gets tangled up :: WARK!
<Protocol> ::without pulling her hair out with gnars, darn you stupid beastie! struggles with it:: ((<Prot>::where’s that agent with the hair gel goo when ya need him?::))
<Dark_Kat> Increased muscle mass and stature…a new form of energy discharge that looks nothing like electricity. And, the new coloration…:: scratches chin ::
<SypherSK> ::keeps an eye on DK and Prot, hopes DK might slip something, he has been known to tell something of the truth, sure, Sy didn’t die like he predicted, but close enough::
<Dark_Kat> Tell me, did this new found power originate from some sort of…rock or stone?
<Protocol> ((<Sy>… yeah. Just tell me about her and quit gawking. <C-katSy> I think he wants a date with her. Y’know he’s always wanted a girl who can beat him in arm wrestling. <Sy> Blech! <DK> >.<! <Prot>::would rather die than date him! knows he’d wear those hideous zebra pants::))
<SypherSK> ::and, of course, is also hoping to see if DK gives any indication that it’s his doing::
<SypherSK> ((::SOOOODEAD!::))
<SypherSK> Yes.
<Dark_Kat> Well, something of my possession seems to have fallen into the possession of someone else during my stay here.
<SypherSK> ::blinkblink:: Something like what?
<SypherSK> ((<Sy and DK> ::chat as Prot staggers about in the background, swearing and tugging on the creepling madly::))
<Protocol> ::slowly prying the creepling outta her hair XD will turn this hair don’t back into a hair do XD just get the info outta him Sy!::
<Dark_Kat> Just a little something that I’d managed to aquire through certain…”non-local” connections.
<Dark_Kat> <Creepling> :: gah, pulled out! ::
<SypherSK> Non-local… Like… Aliens?
<Protocol> ((<DK> I got them from the i-bay online store. <Sy> I-bay? <DK> Yes. The i stands for intergalactic.))
<Protocol> ::finally! punts it into the bay! XD then straightens her hair XD::
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!:: <Sy> I wonder what I could find on there….. What do you pay with? <Dark Kat> Precious metals and large mineral deposits are universal commodities… But, if you expect to use a credit card, they accept Galactic Express.))
<SypherSK> ((Only accept even!))
<Dark_Kat> ((::snorks::))
<SypherSK> ::hands glow, seeing Prot, ready to start blasting again::
<Protocol> ((::dies!::))
<Protocol> ::mrrs. heads towards them again::
<Protocol> ::her paws glowing with the red energy::
<Dark_Kat> You’re a halfway intelligent being, Sypher. I’m sure that you can find out on your own just what it is Dark Matter can do. In the meantime, I think there’s a certain Cyberdemon charging at you.
<SypherSK> ::growls, goes to meet Prot::
<Protocol> I’ve had enough of this! Move Sypher!
<SypherSK> ::just blasts at her, is rather annoyed… with himself for not dealing with Dark Kat some other way::
<Protocol> ::sends a blast towards his to cancel them both out again.:: Stop fighting me and get him!!
<Dark_Kat> <Choppers> :: abruptly fly onto the scene, hovering in the sky. Are Enforcer issue, and they’re takin’ aim ::
<SypherSK> <C-Kat Half> <Hmph. You still fear him. And… respect his knowledge, perhaps? ::can’t exactly determine what is the case as it’s not a conscious thought::> <Sypher> ::growls at his other half, facing off with Prot::
<SypherSK> ::blinks, looks up:: Oh, crud….
<Dark_Kat> ((<Feral> Man, this’s been one crazy day, and it’s not even noon yet ))
<Protocol> ::glances up to see the incomming choppers::
<Protocol> ((::dies!::))
<SypherSK> ::looks to Prot:: <Get outta here! They’ll blast you like they did the other creature!>
<Dark_Kat> <Choppers> :: begin opening fire with the standard rotary cannon barrage ::
<Protocol> ::huffs. glares at Sypher. knows she won’t get her way today.:: <Fine! Have it your way!> :;wonders why he cares so much as she starts running. sends a few blasts towards the choppers. makes her way to the boat she used to get there::
<Dark_Kat> <Chopper 1> :: gets hit with the blast, goes down :: <Chopper 2> :: zooms around, and launches a missile at Prot’s boat, turning it into a flaming wreck ::
<SypherSK> ::goes acoherent and zaps off, wonders where DK is:: <C-Kat Half> <You think you will be more inclined to apprehend him now than you were minutes ago?>
<Protocol> ::nears the boat and skids to a stop, sheilds eyes in face from the boat debris:: Blast it! ::turns looks around quickly for some other means of transport offa the island::
<Protocol> ((<Prot> I like Sy’s c-kat half! I hope he beats Sy up! <Mun> … oh hush.))
<SypherSK> ::taps the prison’s camera systems again, trying to ignore his other half, is realizing it’s going to be a major problem, it’s gaining a mind of his own rather than fading back into his own as he’d hoped::
<Protocol> ::heads to see if there are any Enforcer boats sittin’ at a dock or something::
<Dark_Kat> <Enforcer Boats> :: are free for the taking ::
<Protocol> ::rushes ‘n leaps into onna the Enforcer boats. starts up the engine ‘n pulls away from the island::
<SypherSK> ::sees Prot leaving, then loses sight of her:: <You’re taking a boat across open water with them in the air?!>
<Dark_Kat> <Choppers> :: chase after. Will they catch her? Mun can’t tell as he gets daylight savings time fatigue ::
<Protocol> <Well I can’t go acoherent in this state! Otherwise I would have gone though the powerlines like you!> ::fires another blast towards the choppers::
<Protocol> ((lol ::is too awake as she thinks its an hour earlier than it is XD::))
<SypherSK> <What happens if you get wet?>
<Protocol> <I… I don’t know…>::never tried. though remembers that the DM creature didn’t have anything happen to it when it was wet… or so mun thinks::
<Dark_Kat> <Chopper> :: zooms up on Prot’s boat, and unleashes a volley on it, hitting the engine and causing it to smoke and die ::
<SypherSK> ::growls to himself, frustrated in finding DK and unable to help Prot, can’t get to her without taking his own boat… or swimming after, but he isn’t the best of swimmers::
<Protocol> O.o! ::growls dodged the volley. huffs. gulps… leans over the side… puts a paw in the water gingerly::
<Dark_Kat> <Water> :: is a nice moderate 59 degrees ::
<Protocol> <I.. ::giggles:: I can touch the water and nothing happens!> ::slides offa the boat and into the water. and luckily, she knows how to swim XD though::
<Dark_Kat> <Chopper> :: comes around to finish the job, launching a missile and totaling the boat ::
<SypherSK> <Thank goodness….>
<Protocol> ::yelps under the water holds her breath and swims away from the boat ‘n remains. tries to hold her breath as long as she can, swimming to shore. pops up for a breath when the choppers aren’t overhead::
<Dark_Kat> ((aiy, I really gotta get to sleep. Not only do I lose an hour, but I gotta get up at 5:30 ))
<Protocol> ((eep! Okiee! Night Matt ^_^))
<SypherSK> ((NIghts!))
<Dark_Kat> ((Night all!))
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<Protocol> ::hopefully her dark fur color blends in with the dark water enough ‘n makes it to shore::
<SypherSK> <C-Kat Half> <It occurs to me that perhaps you do not want her to die because you would experience uncomfortable feedback.> <Sypher> ::is silent, then mutters:: <No… Because I’d know what that feedback meant…>
<Protocol> <Sypher…? Are you still at the island?> ::asks as she makes it to shore.>
<Protocol> ::
<SypherSK> <Yes. I’m heading back to shore.> ::zaps that way:: ((::while beating his other half witha stick::))
<SypherSK> ((<Other Half> ::is visualizing them in an office with him in a chair and Sy on a couch:: So… ::scribble notes on pad:: <Sy> AUGH!))
<Protocol> ((::diies!:: <other half>::downloaded some of Freud’s books while out of Sypher::))
<Protocol> ::actually sits and waits for him. wants to know what he ‘n DK talked about::
<SypherSK> ::zaps up by her, appearing as a burst of electricity streaming from a nearby transformer, then solidifying:: Oh, *now* you want to talk… ::rolling his eyes, in one of his rare surly moods after the whole ordeal::
<Protocol> Yes… ::stands up and looks at him:: Whot did you and Dark Kat talk about back there?
<SypherSK> Your new “powers”… Seems the material used to belong to him… Or maybe it still does. At any rate, he knows what it is.
<Protocol> I see. And what IS it exactly?
<SypherSK> He called it “Dark Matter”… Said it wasn’t “local”… which means it could be from Mars as easy as Timbuktu, knowing Dark Kat.
<Protocol> ((<Sy> Its stuff that’ll blow you to smitherines if you use it for 24 hours straight! <Prot>::squeals and tries to get rid of it:: <C-kat half> ::snort laughs:: <Good one.> <Sy> Than- <C-kathalf>::takes the rock then goes ballistic:: <Sy> hey! ))
<Protocol> Hmm… I suppose then that means he was the one who created the being this came from?
<SypherSK> ((::DEADDEAD!::))
<SypherSK> He talked like someone else stole his raw materials… Maybe notes too.
<Protocol> Bah… ::sighs:: hard to believe anything HE says anyway. ::turns from him:: At any rate, I’m not giving up this Dark Matter. As I see you couldn’t resist completely giving up your own powers.
<SypherSK> ::crosses his arms:: They’ve proved a lot more effective than anything else against the Dark Matter.
<SypherSK> The Enforcers already tried everything else.
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<Protocol> But they can’t defeat me either. ::grins looking over her shoulder.:: Though I’m curious. ::turns around to face him completely:: How DID you get your “other half” to listen to you and merge back? I haven’t forgotten that chase from a few nights ago.
<SypherSK> At the time, I was able to convince him it was in both of our best interests.
<Protocol> “him”? ::chuckles:: Why Sypher, has your cyberkat part gotten sick of you?
<SypherSK> He hardly wants you getting the Enforcers on an even higher alert.
<SypherSK> Hmph. It seems to have… developed a bit…
<Protocol> Oh? Is that so? ::smirks:: How amusing.
<SypherSK> Bizarre is more like it….
<Protocol> Guess its as big of a coward as you then. But tell you whot, its obvious that I won’t be able to get anything accomplished until I learn about my newfound abilities, so I’ll back down and quit causing trouble. Though… I’d be interested in talking with your other half.
<SypherSK> ::blinks:: WHAT?!
<Protocol> ::shrugs:: Does that surprise you that much? ::chuckles:: I think it would be interesting to talk with a REAL cyberkat. A whole one at that.
<SypherSK> A real CyberKat, huh?
<Protocol> ::nods with a smile::
<SypherSK> And, I’m not, huh?
<Protocol> In a way… but I know your true desire is to be a regular biological kat. You hang onto your powers only to help defend. They’re nothing more than a… weapon or tool to you. If it wasn’t for all the threats in the city, you’d gladly let your cyberkat self rot in some harddrive somewhere.
<SypherSK> There are parts of it I like you know….
<Protocol> Of which?
<Protocol> YOur cyberkat self or the biological?
<SypherSK> My CyberKat self… I do enjoy having the fastest form of travel around and not having to worry about food and such… It’s not so much I hate what I am… but how I was made.
<Protocol> … you mean… you’d rather have been… born from two kats? Instead of created in a computer lab by Dark Kat?
<SypherSK> ::nods:: I’d rather have a real past… a kittenhood, all of that.
<Protocol> But… why? Whot would it matter? Y’know there are a lot of biologicals who didn’t have such wonderful kittenhoods. You’re not missing much.
<SypherSK> I’ve seen the sort of kittenhood my father had…
<Protocol> ::quirks brow:: Was it a good one…? ::curious::
<SypherSK> ::just nods::
<Protocol> So that’s why you want one too. Because you want those good feelings and memories?
<SypherSK> I wish had some of my own… rather than borrowed. And, my own experiences… I’m an adult for all intents and purposes, but I’ve only got two years worth of experience in anything.
<Protocol> ::is honestly confused… though intrigued a bit at this. never knew this about Sypher. Wonders if that’s what Driver wants as well:: Aren’t you making your own though… in the two years you’ve been… alive so to speak?
<SypherSK> Yes… But, I’m behind compared to the kats. I can download all sorts of knowledge, sure, but when it comes to actually experiencing things… You can’t get that the fast way.
<Protocol> ::chuckles a bit:: You could always revert to a toddler and gradually “grow up” that way, and not “cheat” every so often by going back to an adult form.
<SypherSK> Oh, I bet you’d love that.
<Protocol> I bet Matrix would hate it. ::giggles:: Changing your diaper… or hmm… would you be potty trained already?
<SypherSK> ((<Prot> I’d come over and be auntie! I’d bring poisoned cookies and tell you to go play in traffic.))
<Protocol> ((::DIES!::))
<SypherSK> ::glowers at her:: That’s why I can’t do that. It means someone else has to take responsibility for me… and I’m not going to impose on anyone.
<Protocol> Aren’t you imposing on your “father” already? If he truly cares for you, I’m sure he’d agree to letting you do that.
<SypherSK> I don’t impose on him. I make my own living and all that.
<Protocol> ::shrugs:: I don’t know whot to tell you Sypher. You can’t have both though. You need to make a choice and stop whining about it. And you better do it before you betray your ownself, or whotever is going on inside of you.
<SypherSK> ::eyes narrow:: <C-Kat Half> <So she is rather clever sometimes…>
<Protocol> And you might want to think on how much your father does care for you. If Driver wished to remain a kitten, I’d let him and even take care of him, as odd and unbeliveable as that might sound to you. Would your father do the same? ::smirks. likes to mess with him::
<SypherSK> Yes. ::without hesitation, then offers a wry smile:: I suspect I know him better than I do myself.
<Protocol> Indeed. But the biologicals are more simple than we are. And most aren’t as confused as you seem to be. ::starts backing away from him.::
<SypherSK> Lucky them.
<Protocol> Perhaps. I hope you make a decision soon. And if you want to get rid of your cyberkat self… I’d be more than happy to take care of that for you. ::grins::
<SypherSK> I don’t think I’ll be needing your help… ::a bit stiffly, annoyed at her::
<Protocol> ::just chuckles and turns. starts walking away. <You might not… but the other you might.> sends to him as she continues on towards the city::
<SypherSK> <C-Kat Half> <I believe I shall speak with her. ::senses Sy’s shock at that:: Do not expect me to be so foolish as to work with her. Her methods are highly ineffective.> ::zaps off, leaving normal Sy::
<Protocol> ((<Sy> O.O! I’ve been ditched by my own self! ;_; How embarrassing!))
<SypherSK> ::looks after him, face set in a deep frown::
*** SypherSK is now known as HalfSypher
<Protocol> ::continues going with a smirk on her face.::
<HalfSypher> ::appears by Prot. forming a roughly kat-like shape, is pure energy w/o Sy:: Why did you wish to speak with me?
<Protocol> ::blinks a bit surprised, but doesn’t let it show:: To see why you’re rebelling against… yourself. ::still smirking::
<HalfSypher> Our goals appear to have diverged a bit in the time I have been a separate entity.
<Protocol> <Arrays>::don’t go off as they’re still technically outside the city.::
<Protocol> ::stops walking and looks at him curiously:: You have goals?
<HalfSypher> At the moment, I merely wish to exist. Since I have been re-bonded with my counterpart, he has persisted in putting both our existances in jeopardy.
<Protocol> Well that’s an understandable goal. And I can see why you’d wish to stay apart from “him”. If he let you exist… what would you want to do with yourself then?
<HalfSypher> I have no further goals for the moment.
<Protocol> And yet you don’t wish to follow his goals?
<Protocol> Follow his orders?
<HalfSypher> Provided he is not endangering me, I see his goals as acceptable as any other. ::is still very much like a computer/robot::
<Protocol> ::has noted that. ;D would like to take advantage of it:: Would you like a goal… a purpose of your own?
<HalfSypher> I am yet to see that as a necessity.
<Protocol> So then… what made you come talk to me without him?
<HalfSypher> I wanted an explanation for your interest. You have endangered my counterpart and I and our species as a whole and then displayed an interest in myself. It seemed wise to determine why.
<Protocol> ::chuckles at him:: *I* have endanged our species you say? ::steps to him a bit closer but not too close to cause a reaction:: And how have *I* been doing this?
<HalfSypher> You have publicly exposed yourself to a force that has proven effective in tracking us and quick to blame the actions of one on all.
<Protocol> ::blinks at that, mrrrs a bit:: I did that because I was trying to SAVE our kind from further attacks from the very one who created us. … if… I had known the consequenses of my actions then… I would have handled it a different way.
<HalfSypher> Then, I hope you will in the future. I may not share my counterpart’s emotions in regards to the issue, but I do realize that our kind is at a tactical disadvantage.
<Protocol> Why? Because we can’t go into our natural forms?
<HalfSypher> As well as being vasty outnumbered and divided in our reactions.
<HalfSypher> ((vastly even))
<Protocol> Our kind was almost always at this disadvantage. In our privacy we could use our powers freely, but we still had to hide from the public. Or that is your counterpart and those alligned with him made themselves hide. All this is a minor setback. That’s why I’m learning about this… ::holds up a paw lets some energy flicker then go down::. If I can figure a way to use this dark matter alongside with a cyberkat’s powers.
<Protocol> then things will return to normal for us.
<HalfSypher> ::long stare:: I am not following your logic.
<Protocol> I am not detectable via the Enforcers’ tracking devices in this state. If somehow I can combine this with a cyberkat’s powers, then they too would be undectectable. However, it seems they don’t blemd well.
<Protocol> ((blend^))
<HalfSypher> They appear to be opposite, in fact.
<Protocol> ::nods:: They do. If I had my cyberkat powers back, I could experiment better with the dark matter and find real results.
<HalfSypher> Recovering your former powers while in that form might well destroy you.
<Protocol> ::chuckles:: It might. Or it might not. I’m willing to find out though, to make up for… endangering us all. ::sounding oh so sacrificial::
<HalfSypher> ::would smirk if he could show expression:: I see why my counterpart so worries about your schemes. Some of them are handled quite deftly. Perhaps we shall talk again. ::zaps off::
<Protocol> ::hrmphs. watches him go and heads off once again to the city to find a place to hide out and rest::