2003-06-07

<SypherSK> ::shakes his head:: I thought I’d been careful not to leave any of my personality in it. I didn’t think it could grow beyond the point I left it at.. ::looks down:: But, that was stupid… That’s exactly what Dark Kat thought about me after all….
<SypherSK> ((Hey, Annu!))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((ANNU!))
<Protocol> ((Hey guys! ::was watchin’ that remake of Carrie, didn’t realize it went off at 11 ^^; ::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ::sighs:: And you have no idea where it went?
<Robert_Bexorn> ((::hugs::))
<Protocol> ((so what we doin bebbes? where is everyone? back at MBI?))
<SypherSK> ::looks up:: Well, I do… and I don’t. It was absorbed by… ::decides against saying Kaeru’s name:: … a… sort of energy vampire.
<SypherSK> ((Yeps. Back at the MBI, in the computer room, with Sy trying to find some way to regain his powers.))
*** Protocol is now known as JosieLyons
<Robert_Bexorn> ::ears perk up:: Well, at least that’s something a little more familiar to me. ::sighs:: I’m pathetic; why couldn’t I have been a programmer or physicist instead of a writer?
<JosieLyons> <Protocol>::we’ll say went on a personal hunt to DK’s old known lairs to try ‘n locate any signs of a supply route::
<SypherSK> ((<Protocol> ::looking thru his records:: What IS this?! He’s got hundreds of supply routes?! ::accesses the files to see what sort of supplies… finds long, long lists of food, sighs:: Why am I not surprised?))
<JosieLyons> ::she however went to contact Enforcer HQ, and inform them of what they found, but only Steele was there at the moment, and didn’t have time to listen to her, so Josie gave up waiting on someone. drives back to the MBI::
<JosieLyons> ((::diies::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((::dead::))
<JosieLyons> ::parks in their lot, then heads inside to find the others::
<SypherSK> Hey, I bet most physicists and programmers wouldn’t be able to get us to a planet no one even knows exists.
<Robert_Bexorn> ::shrugs::
<JosieLyons> Sypher? Mr. Bexorn? Archaeo? ::walks down the hall::
<SypherSK> ::blinks, ear twitches toward Josie:: We’re in here, Age… Josie. ::calls to her::
<JosieLyons> ::enters the room they’re in, looking glum, and slightly irritated:: No luck with getting the Enforcers started on anything…
<SypherSK> ::slumps a bit, then suddenly looks at her:: Josie… Haven’t the Enforcers taken Hard Drive in in the past?
<Robert_Bexorn> ::looks up:: Yes, maybe they have files or something? Maybe even evidence?
<JosieLyons> In custody? Yes, why? ::sits down on a seat::
<SypherSK> Did they take his suit? Do they still have one of them?
<JosieLyons> Sure they have files on him… his suit is another matter…
<JosieLyons> I’m not sure if they ever did get that.
<Robert_Bexorn> ::thinks:: Obviously not, if he used it to transport those people.
<Robert_Bexorn> Where did he get that suit, anyway? I’ve never heard of any device like it.
<SypherSK> But, he was wearing it almost every time he was arrested… and I know he’s had more than one. I’m pretty sure he’s escaped while on bail before… not just prison breaks… ::opens up a second computer program, searching the MBI’s copy of records::
<JosieLyons> Well… ::pondering:: he probably would have built another… that is, if he lost one… or one was destroyed before he was taken in.
<JosieLyons> He invented it.
<JosieLyons> Very clever Hard Drive is.
<Robert_Bexorn> ::nods:: Obviously. If he weren’t a criminal, I’d be interviewing him for my writing.
<SypherSK> ::nods::
<JosieLyons> Oh? Making a book on the strange phenomenon ((SP?! O_o;)) of Megakat City, Mr. Bexorn? ::soft smile::
<SypherSK> ::listens, flipping thru what records they have of HD, starting way back with his early automated teller crimes… which I’d guess were done w/o the surge coat::
<Robert_Bexorn> Something like that. Mostly just a novel, or possibly a series, centering on urban law enforcement. ::chuckles:: Of course, if I published what’s been happening, I’d be laughed out of the literary circles.
<JosieLyons> ::yes, w/o the surge coat. think the first time he used it was his debut episode where he ‘n DK teamed up::))
<JosieLyons> ((- )) ))
<SypherSK> ::nods, was my thought since it sounded like his first “big” crime… and the first time he could pull one off::
<JosieLyons> I don’t know about that one… at least not the ones in this city.
<Robert_Bexorn> ::shrugs::
<SypherSK> People in this city would believe it… ::finds one early comment on the surge coat being confiscated, makes note of it and moves on, trying to see what became of that one::
<JosieLyons> ::sighs:: Maybe we’ll have a happy ending after all this crud is over with for your chapter on this one.
<Robert_Bexorn> True, but I’m hoping to be published nationwide.
<Robert_Bexorn> ::sighs:: I certainly hope so.
<SypherSK> ::finishes his search and looks up:: Well, the Enforcers *might* have one of Hard Drive’s earliest suits. At least nothing implies he ever reclaimed it.
<Robert_Bexorn> Is there any way we can get to it?
<JosieLyons> Peh… I don’t know how… no one would even speak with me… Commander Feral was out of his office, and that Lt. Steele made me sit and wait on him… I figured after three hours, he wasn’t planning on talking to me.
<LeoSK> ((HALLO!))
<JosieLyons> ((lol hey Leo))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((wb!))
<LeoSK> ((n_n ty))
<SypherSK> Hmm… I wonders if the Enforcers even still have it… Surely someone would have wanted to study it…
<SypherSK> ((WB!))
<Robert_Bexorn> There must be *some* way to investigate. It can’t hurt to ask.
<SypherSK> ::looks to Josie::
<JosieLyons> Hmmm… it could be in one of the technological labs where the Enforcer oftentimes send that sort of evidence… but how long ago did they get it?
<SypherSK> About three years ago. ::mun tosses out random concept of how long ago Hard Drive’s debut episode was as compared to MBI time::
<JosieLyons> Well… after that much time it might be stored in the evidence archives. I could show you where such is but… well they don’t just go letting ex-Enforcers back there…
<SypherSK> ::nods:: And, I can’t imagine they’d just let us walk out with something like that. Especially not with this CyberKat roundup their own. It gives a normal kat CyberKat powers.
<Robert_Bexorn> Can’t you get jurisdiction or something? ::is desperate::
<SypherSK> ((they’re on. It gives… even!))
<JosieLyons> ::shakes her head:: I don’t think so… can we, Sypher?
*** LeoSK is now known as ZechsSK
<SypherSK> Not anytime soon. ::thinks, wonders if the acting MBI head is allowed to suggest, “So, we’ll sneak in and steal it!”::
<ZechsSK> ::has been there…listening…yeah…that’s it!:: Well…Technicly Sypher and I don’t exist, so even if we were spotted, they’d probably never fins us again…
<SypherSK> ((<Josie> ::horrified look:: Didn’t your parents ever teach you how wrong stuff like that is?! Even for a good cause! <Sy> My Daddy’s a SWAT Kat. <Josie> I’m officially taking over your raising. <Sy> ::pouts::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ::looks to them:: As leader, can’t you do something?
<JosieLyons> I have a few friends still on the force, but none of them have that sort of access- ::blinks looks up:: We can’t just break into Enforcer Headquarters!
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*DIES*))
<JosieLyons> ((::diies::))
<ZechsSK> But it’s to save countless lives!
<SypherSK> ::thinkthinks:: Wait… Detective Xiao is on the CyberKat case… Might it make sense for her to want to examine something like that?
<Robert_Bexorn> And besides, if Dark Kat can do this, what’s to stop him from taking over other planets?
<JosieLyons> Yes but… ::mew::
<JosieLyons> ::looks at Sy:: I dunno… maybe.
<JosieLyons> <Xiao>::sure babe! XD just call ‘n ask::
<SypherSK> If I explained, she might be willing to try… ::doesn’t her that well of course, but she seemed like a nice lady!…. of course, Prot did for a while too… huh…::
<JosieLyons> <Protocol>::IS a nice lady… to Driver. And a select few others, when they do what she wants XD::
<JosieLyons> Then try that first before we go getting ourselves into trouble.
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> ::calls Ling:: I need to borrow a coat that can make anyone a CyberKat. <Ling> Sure, babe! <Sy> And, maybe a tank? <Ling> You got it! <Sy> Some donuts? <Ling> Don’t push it.))
<JosieLyons> ((::DEAD::))
<Robert_Bexorn> Sounds good. Shall we call?
<Robert_Bexorn> ((::DIES::))
<SypherSK> ::nods, goes and dials her number::
<JosieLyons> <Ling>::in her office, answers the phone:: Hello, Detective Xiao speaking. ::background sounds a bit hectic, what with those recent jail breaks ‘n missing cons ‘n all, Enforcers rushing about::
<SypherSK> Detective Xiao… This is Lieutenant Greypaw from the MBI… I need to ask a favor… ::cue scene cut for her reaction after he makes his long, long explanation of things… and hopes his voice sounds nice and level and she won’t think he’s one drunk former CyberKat::
<JosieLyons> <Ling>::got up ‘n shut her door listening then sinks into her seat thinking:: … so what you’re saying is, Dark Kat took all those missing cons to another planet?
<SypherSK> Yes. Apparently to conquer it.
<JosieLyons> <Ling> And now you want to borrow some evidence, Hard Drive’s surge coat to be precise, to follow after them? To the other planet?
<SypherSK> ::sighs:: Yes. We don’t know of any other way to bring our fellow agents and friends back… not to mention all the prisoners… We don’t think Dark Kat is likely to bother bringing any of them back with him. He’ll probably leave them to die.
<JosieLyons> <Ling> Well let me check to see where such evidence would be… ::turns to her comp ‘n types up a few things, codes, etc. while waiting for it to load:: Sypher, are you aware of expiration dates on milk cartons and other biological food products?
<Robert_Bexorn> ::is fidgeting, wants to hear what’s going on!::
<SypherSK> Er… Yes.
<JosieLyons> ::is too. wonders if this lady thinks Sy’s gone nuts XD::
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> Uh, well… She’s asking if I know milk expires… <Josie> Crud. Put me on. ::some minutes later is yelling into the phone:: No, I didn’t let Sy fix my milk!))
<JosieLyons> <Ling> hokay. Just checking. Ah ha. ::click clicks:: Yes, we do still have one of his surge coats. Access level… I can check it out, though I’d like it back, and as quickly as possible, and in one piece… ::sounds a bit hesitant:: Are you SURE that this is where they’ve gone?
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*DIES*))
<JosieLyons> ((::dies!::))
<SypherSK> Absolutely. ::tries to sound as positive as possible::
<JosieLyons> <Ling> Shall I bring it to you now? ::checks her watch. her break is coming up in a few minutes::
<SypherSK> If you could… that’d be great. I… Thanks a *lot*, Detective.
<JosieLyons> <Ling> No problem… but you so owe me now. ::says with a little smile, though he can’t see it, can tell she’s being half serious::
<SypherSK> Eh heh… Don’t I know it.
<JosieLyons> <Ling> Give me twenty minutes or so. ::hangs up and goes to locate the surge coat::
<Robert_Bexorn> ::looks to Sy anxiously, if he were a “real” dog he’d be jumping up and panting::
<JosieLyons> Well?
<JosieLyons> ((::dies:: <Bexa>::hops up ‘n down:: What did she say, what did she say? ::pants:: <Sy> … <Josie>eww dog spittle on your shoe Sy…))
<SypherSK> ::huffs out a sigh of relief:: She’s bringing it now.
<ZechsSK> Oh..good.
<SypherSK> ((::DEADDEAD!:: <Sy> ::gives Bexa a Milkbone to quiet him down while he explains::))
<Robert_Bexorn> Oh thank the gods. ::pauses:: If it works, who’ll use it
<JosieLyons> ((::dead!::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*DIESDEAD*))
<SypherSK> ((<Bexa> Is this a subtle comment on my breath?))
<JosieLyons> … not me… I don’t know how to use one of those…
<JosieLyons> ((<Bexa> After all, they did give me the minty flavor…))
<SypherSK> I will. I’ve never gone acoherent like that… but I do know something about it…
<JosieLyons> <Ling>::explains that she’d like to examine it in relation to her cyberkat case. is in the large warehouse of archives since its not that recent anymore. signs for it, then with it in a black garment bag, takes it out to her car, where she arrives in the twenty minutes specified at the MBI::
<SypherSK> ::goes to get the door and let her in, thanking her profusely over and over:: ((::then takes the bag and slams the door shut in her face::))
<JosieLyons> <Ling>::enters in the lobby:: Sypher? ::goes to search for him. coat is a bit heavy::
<JosieLyons> ((::dies:: er strike my line))
<JosieLyons> <Ling> You’re welcome, its fine, just please take good care of it. Do you even know how to use it?
<Robert_Bexorn> ::peeks in, is as bad as Stormcrow XP::
<JosieLyons> ::peeks in behind Bexa <g>::
<SypherSK> Not entirely, but I know what it’s made to do and… roughly how it does it.
<JosieLyons> <Ling> That’s not reassuring, Sypher. ::sighs:: Just… be careful, alright? I’d go with you, but my plate is full already.
<SypherSK> ::nods:: I’ll bring it back as soon as everyone is back here safely. Thanks again, Detective… ::runs a hand thru his bangs:: We were running out of ideas fast.
<Robert_Bexorn> ::whispers to Josie:: You’re telling me.
<JosieLyons> <Ling>::and she doesn’t wish to travel to another planet. especially a dying one. nods:: Then I wish you luck, and hope you and your friends have a safe return. ::pats his shoulder then turns ‘n exits to return to HQ::
<JosieLyons> ::nods at Bexa’s comment::
<SypherSK> ::looks after her, then turns to the spies:: You can come out now. ((I saw you with the eyes in the back of my head. <Bexa> Really?! ::starts writing::))
<JosieLyons> ((::dead::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*dies*))
<JosieLyons> ::comes out from the corner, with a sheepish smile::
<Robert_Bexorn> ::steps out sheepishly:: So, do we go now, or should I pack a picnic lunch first?
<SypherSK> First, let me make sure this thing still works… ::looks over the suit with a serious, thinking sort of frown, poking this and that::
<SypherSK> ((<Bexa> Does he know what he’s doing? <Josie> I have no idea, but he sure wants us to think he does.))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*dead))
<JosieLyons> ((::dies::))
<JosieLyons> Just don’t shock yourself, Sypher… or break it.
<SypherSK> I’ll try not to. ::wry grin, then frowns:: Mmmm… Seems okay, but the battery’s long dead. ::picks it up and heads down the hall to some storeroom:: Once it’s functioning, it can replenish itself… But, it needs the power to go acoherent that first time…
<Robert_Bexorn> ((<Sy> Don’t worry, I know *exactly* what I’m – ::drops coat in the sink of soapy water:: . . . Oops. <Josie> Told you so. <Bexa> Stormy . . . ::makes a whimpering cry like a sad puppy::))
<JosieLyons> ((::dies maw::))
<JosieLyons> ::follows after Sypher worried::
<JosieLyons> How are you going to charge it?
<Robert_Bexorn> ::follows Sy’n'Josie::
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!::))
<SypherSK> Well, I was thinking of one of the batteries we use in the big flashlights, but a car battery might be better for a jumpstart…
<SypherSK> ((<Josie> He *is* going to fry himself…))
<JosieLyons> You sure you know what you’re doing…?
<Robert_Bexorn> Exactly *how* much power does it need?
<JosieLyons> ((LOL))
<SypherSK> Well, it takes a pretty good amount of energy to go acoherent… I’m hoping to get just enough of it and me acoherent that it can take in power directly from city grid.
<SypherSK> And… I’m pretty sure.
<Robert_Bexorn> ::nods:: That should be something to see.
<JosieLyons> ::nods, looks worried still.::
<SypherSK> ::decides to start with the flashlight battery since the others are jittery… mebbe it’ll work… ::pulls out the coat’s old battery, wincing to find that it leaked and the acid corroded the connectors a bit, hooks up a new battery and looks at the tiny digital status display on the coat::
<JosieLyons> ::watching Sypher::
<Robert_Bexorn> ::pauses:: Speaking of coats, I think I may have left my jacket up in the lounge. I’ll be right back.
<SypherSK> ((<Bexa> ::runs… not to the lounge, but phone booth, changes into…. Super-Bex!::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ::goes to retrieve it:: Can’t go to a strange planet without a good jacket.
<JosieLyons> ((::diies::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*diiiiies*))
<JosieLyons> ::watches Bexa go::
<SypherSK> OKay… It’s got power… ::slips the coat over one arm and tries to activate it::
<JosieLyons> ((<Bexa>::but then remembers he should go first before leaving the house, so drags a firehydrant in the MBI’s bathroom::))
<SypherSK> ((::DEADDEAD!::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*dead*))
<Robert_Bexorn> ::retrieves his jacket from a chair, ties it around his waist. Then thinks:: Hm . . . ::after a moment, grabs some snacks and a bottle of water and stuffs them in his pockets::
<SypherSK> ((<Bexa> Then again… ::swipes the water cooler from the lounge::))
<ZechsSK> ((brb!))
<SypherSK> ::gets the suit to flickering, blue sparks flying off it:: C’mon… ::doesn’t seem terribly affected by the sparks::
<JosieLyons> ((~later on the planet~ <Sypher, Josie, Bexa, ‘n Zechs>::flop on the desert sand, sit behind a rock.:: <Sy> I’m sooo hungry… <Josie> I’m sooo thirsty… <Zechs> Hey! Bexa’s got donuts and water! <all>::pounce Bexa!:: <Bexa> ey!))
<SypherSK> ((::DEADDEAD!:: <Bexa> Get away, you cannibals! <Josie> ::blinks:: Does he mean we’re donuts? <Zeches> ::eye Bexa:: Maybe he means he is…. ::lick lips:: ))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((::SOOOOOOOOODEAD!::))
<JosieLyons> ((::dies!:: <all>::start picturing each other looks like a donut:: <Josie> mmm… jelly filled… ))
<SypherSK> ::finally, after lots of fiddling with whatever settings the thing has, gets the power focused toward one arm, which starts to flicker in and out of coherency::
<SypherSK> ((::DEADDEAD!::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*DEAD*))
<JosieLyons> ::tail flicks anxiously:: Well…? Did that work?
<SypherSK> Almost got it… ::finally gets the one arm to stay acoherent, quickly reaches out for the nearest outlet, which he’d been edging towards anyways and draws electricity from it… sighs in relief as the whole suit starts charging::
<ZechsSK> Oh boy…
<Robert_Bexorn> ((::some time later, on the Zarhabi planet:: <All> Weee’re off to see the Dark Kat, the evil Dark Kat of MKC! <Sy> I need my powers! <Bexa> I need a successful book! <Htargcm> I just want to go home! <Zechs> And Josie needs a brain! <Josie> *What* did you say?! ::beat Zechs::))
<SypherSK> Got it!
<JosieLyons> ((::DIES!!::))
<SypherSK> ((::DIIIIIES!:: <Zeches> I mean, Josie needs to diet! <Josie> WHAT?! ::roar, killmaim:: <Zeches> Uh… Plastic surge… AUGH! MY EYE!))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*DIESTWICE!*))
<Robert_Bexorn> <Snacks> ::are candy bars of the sort Htargcm ate, sorry not donuts ;_; ::
<Robert_Bexorn> ::makes his way back to where he left the others:: Found my jacket – ::freezes as he sees what Sy’s doing::
<JosieLyons> ((::dying:: <Zechs>::twitching on the ground beaten:: <Josie> take that, Toto! ::Hrmphs:: I want those darn ruby combat boots so I can go home! <Sy ‘n Bexa>Ruby combat boots? <Htargcm> I want those boots. ))
<SypherSK> ::puts the suit on fully and goes completely acoherent:: <Now, if I can just get this thing charged before the Enforcers bust in…>
<SypherSK> ((::SOOOOOVERYDEAD! ruby combat boots!::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((::DIIIIIIIIES ruby combat boots, OMG::))
<JosieLyons> Is that going to be enough to get the machine going?
<JosieLyons> <Arrays>::oh yes, prolly picking him up, but not many on call for that what with the convicts on the loose! XD so response time slow::
<SypherSK> ::shakes his head:: Not like it is at present… There’s some damage to its power cells I’m going to need to repair… Think you can keep an eye out for any Enforcer raiding squads?
<JosieLyons> Uh sure… but you better hurry…
<Robert_Bexorn> ::nods:: Gladly.
<SypherSK> ::nods:: Got it.
<JosieLyons> ::heads outside with Bexa then to watch out::
<SypherSK> ::once he’s alone, frowns for a minute…. with the surge coat, he could get back in the MBI mainframe and make himself a proper CyberKat again, then they wouldn’t need to rely on the aging coat and its less than perfect power supply… but he’s got this nagging voice in the back of his head… sounds a lot like Prot teasing him for not sticking to his own ideals and living like a biological::
<Robert_Bexorn> ::is outside with Josie. Pauses and reaches inside his coat for a moment:: Oh, so *that’s* where that went.
<JosieLyons> Hmmm? ::glances at him::
<SypherSK> ((<Bexa> The secret of the universe and the answer to all our problems. Sorry. I just now remembered I had it.))
<JosieLyons> ((::Diies::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ::rolls eyes:: Stormcrow talked me into getting a disposable camera to record things instead of writing them down. Unfortunatley, I don’t operate like that. ::shows her the flimsy little thing, then stuffs it back in the pocket::
<Robert_Bexorn> ((::DEAD::))
<JosieLyons> Well… its always good for proof…
<SypherSK> ::solidifies and moves toward the computer room… really, if it’d be the best way to keep them all safe then it doesn’t matter how much Prot teases him, right? wince… mental memory of Prot voice is scarier’n the real thing::
<Robert_Bexorn> ::shrugs:: Perhaps, but I’ve always been bad with technology, even a little camera.
<Robert_Bexorn> ((<Bexa> Ever since the incident with the Gigapet . . . <Josie> What happened to the Gigapet? <Bexa> . . . You don’t want to know. ::looks away and whistles::))
<SypherSK> ((<Bexa> I just meant to hit the button to feed it like it wanted! Who knew that combination of buttons meant “decapitate”?!))
<JosieLyons> ((::dies both::))
<SypherSK> ::reaches the computer room and stares at the computer, sighs:: I hope this is a good idea….
<Robert_Bexorn> ((::omgDEAD::))
<JosieLyons> ((<Protocol> Whot? Memory me is more scary? hmmm… should I fix that or not? ))
<SypherSK> ((<Prot> ::decides this definitely needs fixing when Driver says that, while he loves talking with her, he has nightmares later about every convo::))
<JosieLyons> <Enforcer sirens>::heard in the distance, aways down::
<Robert_Bexorn> ((::dead::))
<Robert_Bexorn> Oh no . . .
<JosieLyons> ((::dies::))
<JosieLyons> He hasn’t got much time…
<SypherSK> Crud…. ::goes acoherent and jumps in the computer:: <I hope Detective Ling doesn’t kill me….>
<SypherSK> ((Er… Detective Xiao.))
<JosieLyons> ((mun forgets… did the arrays still track him when he went into a comp?))
<SypherSK> ((I think so…))
<JosieLyons> Hurry, go tell them they’ll be here any minute!
<Robert_Bexorn> ::runs to do just that!::
<SypherSK> ::works as fast as he can… of course, has no backup plan for when he’s a CyberKat again and they decide to go scanning people::
<Robert_Bexorn> Lt. Greypaw! The Enforcers are coming!
<JosieLyons> ((them? him! XD ahahaha ::no-sicky pill make me drowsy and my typing will be effected XD::))
<SypherSK> ::is in the computer and not where they him, so doesn’t hear… but he did hear the sirens::
<JosieLyons> ((<Bexa> The grey coats are coming! The grey coats are coming! <Sy> wha?))
<SypherSK> ((<Bexa> Well, maybe it’s more a tan? <Sy> Eh?!))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*dead*))
<JosieLyons> ((LOL))
<JosieLyons> <2 squad cars>::with standard Enforcers this time pull up:: <Josie>::tries to stall them, saying there is no cyberdemon, just a bad powersurge due to overloading a circuit:: <Enforcers>::hrrrm… narrow eyes suspiciously::
<Robert_Bexorn> ::is worried, goes out to the lobby to see if he can help, assumes Sy is all right::
<SypherSK> ::finally appears outside the computer:: OKay… Done enough I can do the rest myself later. ::shrugs off the surge coat quickly and hides it… uh… in the closet with the other coats, haha, no one would ever look for a coat there, is so smart::
<JosieLyons> <n4cer> We have to check ma’am, the blip- <n4cer2> … is gone. Look. ::points to scanner thingy. since Sy took off the coat and is no longer acoherent, the blip is gone:: <n4cer> Alright… I guess she was right… longest darn surge I’ve ever heard of… ::walks back to his car, as does the other, and they drive off::
<SypherSK> ::spots the car driving off thru a window, pokes his head in where the others are::
<JosieLyons> ::sighs with relief::
<Robert_Bexorn> ::goes to Josie:: Is it safe?
<JosieLyons> Yeah… they believed me. And I guess Sypher got what power he needed.
<SypherSK> ::looks at Josie, nods::
<Robert_Bexorn> What now?
<JosieLyons> ::looks at Sy for that answer::
<SypherSK> We have to go back to Dark Kat’s base… Though I suppose taking some supplies would be a good idea. Protocol talked like the planet was pretty lifeless…
<JosieLyons> ::nods:: True.
<Robert_Bexorn> Well, what do you have in the way of “supplies”?
<JosieLyons> Uh… donuts? ::lil’ smile. isn’t sure::
<Robert_Bexorn> ::shakes head:: No, they cause thirst.
<SypherSK> ::chews on a claw:: Do we have any kind of snack bars? They’re not terribly nutritious, but they should survive the heat well enough.
<Robert_Bexorn> We need energy-giving food, and plenty of water. ::this is one thing he *can* do, has read survival novels XP::
<JosieLyons> You’d know more than I would, seeing as you’ve been left in charge.
<JosieLyons> ::is only second in command… and only for a day::
<SypherSK> ((<Josie> ::pulls out Roxie’s rice cakes:: What about these? <Everyone> ::flinches away:: <Josie> What? <Sy> I… I heard… Roxie eats them to stay… sane? <Zeches> They won’t make us… normal, will they?))
<Robert_Bexorn> ::to Sy:: That should work.
<JosieLyons> ((::diies!::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*dead*))
<SypherSK> Alright then. ::goes rummaging in the cabinets:: Me and Bexa will find what we can here. Josie… See what you can find in the way of something good to carry water in.
<Robert_Bexorn> ::bites his tongue to keep from correcting “Bexa and I”::
<JosieLyons> ::nods:: Right. We might still have some bottled water in storage if not in the kitchen.
<JosieLyons> ((<Bexa> BEXA AND I DARN YOU! WERE YOU NOT PROGRAMMED WITH PROPER GRAMMAR KNOWLEDGE?! <Sy>… ::bawls!::))
<SypherSK> ((::later on the planet:: <Bexa> ::pulls out his water bottle and checks the packaging date:: Ahhh… 1967… A good year. <Sy> Hey! Mine’s only a ’68… <Josie> ::decides to stay quiet, hers is a ’98::))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*DEADBOTH*))
<JosieLyons> ((::diies::))
<SypherSK> ((::SOOOOOODEAD!:: <Sy> ::lower lip quivers:: But… I’ve worked so hard the last two years to make my perfect grammar all slang-y so I fit in! ::cries;:))
<JosieLyons> ((LOL))
<JosieLyons> ::trots off to find fresh bottled water. figure they keep some around for like… training in the gym or something::
<SypherSK> ::produces boxes of snack bars… and Roxie’s rice cakes and lots of cookies and Chef Boyardee::
<SypherSK> ::doesn’
<Robert_Bexorn> ::goes off to raid the kitc – er, pack supplies::
<SypherSK> t mean to take the cookies or Chef Boyardee, is just flinging things out of cabinets::
<Robert_Bexorn> ::runs around catching what Sy throws:: Yes . . . these . . . are . . . all . . . good . . .
<JosieLyons> ::returns to the kitchen with an armful of Naive brand bottled water XD::
<JosieLyons> ::er armful of bottles. yes XD::
<SypherSK> ((::SOOOODEAD Naive brand:: I can see the agents being in commercials for it on TV… “I drink Naive… because I am.”))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((8dead*))
<JosieLyons> ((::laughs:: Well that’s what Evian spelled backwards is XD))
<SypherSK> ((::shot of Htargcm holding bottle:: <Htargcm> Well, I don’t because I’m not… <Director> CUT! <Htargcm> What?))
<JosieLyons> ((LOL!!))
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*dies*))
<JosieLyons> ::sets the bottles on the table:: I think two for each of us should do.
<Robert_Bexorn> Yes, that should be fine.
<SypherSK> ::returns from a trip to the back with backpacks to carry it all in::
<SypherSK> ::looks about at the supplies:: OKay… I guess we’re good to go…. ::wonders if he should call Prot to join them::
<JosieLyons> <Protocol>::would be ever so angry if you didn’t XD and you won’t like her when she’s angry. ;D::
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> I don’t like her when she’s happy, but okay.))
<Robert_Bexorn> ::packs up, adding the contents of his pockets to his backpack as well :P::
<SypherSK> <::to Prot:: We found a way back.>
<JosieLyons> ((::dead::))
<JosieLyons> ::helps pack the bags as well::
<JosieLyons> <Protocol>::blinks, steps out of an old abandoned lair:: <Whot? Where?! I’ll be there as soon as possible!>
<SypherSK> <We found an old surge suit of Hard Drive’s… ::vaguely::>
<JosieLyons> <Protocol> <… AND?>
<Robert_Bexorn> ::slings his pack on:: Where will our flight be departing from, captain?
<JosieLyons> ((<Bexa> Beam me up Scottie! ))
<SypherSK> <We were going to use it to power Dark Kat’s machine, but it’s power cells were faulty, so I used it to restore my powers.> ((Urk! That’s quite a mental grip you have there… on… my neck… *gurgle*…))
<SypherSK> Dark Kat’s base as soon as we can get back there.
<Robert_Bexorn> ((*dies*))
<Robert_Bexorn> Ah, all right.
<JosieLyons> ((LOL))
<JosieLyons> <Protocol> <I see. Do you remember how to get to that base again?>
<SypherSK> <Not entirely. I was hoping you could offer some directions.>
<JosieLyons> <Protocol> <::sighs. “sends” Sy a way to get back there that’s the quickest.:: And hurry it up! I’ll be there waiting.>
<Robert_Bexorn> ::wants to do that! Wants to go for walkies! Hurry up Sy!::
<SypherSK> <Alright. We’re on our way. ::then to himself:: At least she didn’t say anything….>
<JosieLyons> ((guys, I hate to leave but the drowsyness has fully kicked in and things are fuzzy even WITH my glasses on… I need to go. just have Josie go along ‘n Prot too.))
<SypherSK> Okay… ::looks to others:: I got the directions from Protocol, so we should be good to go.
<Robert_Bexorn> ((okay. Nights, Annu!))
<JosieLyons> ((::huggles:: night! ))