Log for September 29, 1999

::the lot of you regroup back at the Baron's house, it's midafternoon::

::you sit around the parlor and can talk freely, only you 5 are there::

So, m'lord, friends, I have some information to convey to you..

((Time for Mid-day Prayers))

Lord Ric, there was a peculiar smell inside of the think machine bunker.. Thouhg I could not place it..

I smelled something strange in the motel. Almost sweet.

((was it like what I smelled in the bunker?))

Well, I think we have our perpetrator.

((you have no way to compare except verbally))

You captured someone?

::describes the smell::

((my mistake.. sorry))

::describes the smell in the bunker, to the best of his ability::

::you get the feeling that you're talking about something similar, though perhaps not the exact same thing::

This seems to be some kind of perfume. ::describes the motel's location:: We also know what she looks like. Fizz got a good look at her. We should see if he smelled anything.

My don. Do the engineers have mechanical dogs? Maybe they coudl tract that smell?

(( aahhhhhhh whats going on ))

((they're just talking in the parlor, you're there))

Our fine bred hounds can track the smell better than anything the League could produce.

Fizz, do you remember what your friend smelled like?

Yes, the Pancreator's creations are far superior that any machanical devise.

i dont remeber what she smelled like exactly but i remeber what ever it was it was good

::looks at himself and around the room:: Yes they are.

and not in a good way

hmm? explain, please..?

::tilts head and blinks::

it was hard to say no to her...i dont think it was natural

She must be a witch.

::Eyes open with the thought of evil psychic powers being used::

or she could have used some sort of drug on me

::deep in contemplation::

the pancreator creates many wonderous drugs

No. The Pancreator creates plants. Men make drugs.

What did it make you feel?

((Do I know about those, Steven?))

but sometimes the plants are drugs... it made me feel like i wanted to do anything she wanted me to

((From my... Years... On the job..?))

((basics, maybe, and please spell my name right :) ))

Sounds like witchcraft to me.

((sorry again, Stephen. :) ))

((::with french accent:: Stefan))

Did milk sour in the area whee you met this woman? OR did dogs bark at her?

i dont know i think she had three nipples too :: obviously kidding ::

More importantly, where is this 'woman'?

Yes, where is she..?

Somewhere out there.

She looks somewhat like a scraver. The way she acted it seemed as if she knew what she was doing.

We are pretty sure she killed the engineer after forcing the information out of him.

Well, if she's still out there, the stolen information is still out there too.

Perhaps with this power.

And, her employer may stilll be on planet, also...

If what the Engineer's wife said is true, the employer may be closer than we think.

Someone within the house itself?

::stifling his brewing anger::

well i for one think its a conspiricy started with the cause of discrediting the imperial cat

my guess is that we will not see the woman till she sees us

::Mouths:: Imperial Cat?

i say we just go and get this mission done with

And we have the bait ::looks to fizz::

i will be at the ship

Why can we not find her?

There could be a link between this.. Scraver's.. ::sounds as if an insult::

Machinations, and someone within the house..

why are you looking at me that way An

::grins:: She seems infatuated with you.

yeah and i dont want to see her

She's found you before I think she can again.

listen i will be at the ship ok :: starts to leave ::

Good idea, we can set a trap there.

((you'll have to find out where it is docked first there Fizz))

(( i will wing it ))

::steps to Fizz, puts a hand on his shoulder:: Fizz, your lady friend... You don't want her in danger anymore, do you?

My Lord, Guildesmen. My mind swimming trying to follow your conversation. Let us speak one at a time.

((his "Lady Friend" is the Don's sister <g>))

(( god i love that fact ))

((lol I know. That's why I phrased it the way I did.))

How did you come upon this woman?

what do we do... hmmm

well i was ummm walking with ummmm a lovely lady and i saw her in a crowd

she wanted me but i had a lady with me so i left... later she was following us so i left to try and get the heat off everyone else

then she seemed to have some sort of power over me.... i wanted to beat her but i coulnt

Ruiz, what makes you think this is the woman who took the info from the Engineer?

Lord Ric, from a description of the odor emanating from the room An was in..

Did she try and make you do preverse acts?

She was spotted entering the bunker right before the incident.

And from what I described, it sounds like the same odor. Yes, that too. ::nods to an::

Bye the security guards.

I see. And why can she not be found now? With a nobleman? Who?

well if she can beat me then she is good.... damn good

I tell you what, perhaps you would like to find her.

The guards did not describe this noble... An and I both tried to get a description, but to

no i dont think i would

((no, not with a nobleman.. a nobleman also visited the barracks at a different time))

((oh.. Mixed up.. okay..))

My lord, I am sorry.. Not with a nobleman at the bunker, but at the guard's barracks..

She was with an engineer.

((the bunker and the barracks are the same place))

And who was this other Engineer she was with?

How can no one know. The bunker has a sign in sheet and not even I have clearance there.

It wasn't started till after the incident. The morning guard was insolent. ::coughs::

Arrrgh! ::anger explodes and he turns over a small table with a vase on it::

::pulls out cloth and wipes his mouth::

::Rises to put the table straight::

::mumbles something about priceless vase::

::Returnsd to the floor and sits::

::the vase smashes on the floor, leaking water all over, crushing the local blooms in it::

::looks at Ric, then looks away::

I want to find this woman and I want to find her now!

Then, may I advise you my Don to ask that all scravers leaving the planet be detained by the Duke

::About this time Maria descends the stairs, wearing yet another outfit, this one fairly simple for around the house, coming into the parlor::

Then get off your ass and come up with a plan! ::getting a headache from the shouting::

::coughs violently::

::eyes wide, looks at An::

If this venture is as great as it was described...

::soft voice:: An, do not talk to the Don that way again.

:: eyes down trying not to make eye contact with her ::

The Duke should be willing to detain them for questioning.

::eyes flash to Ruiz::

::clear, soft voice:: I usually do not give warnings, friend.

The Duke doesn't give a hull rat's.... nose..about what a mere knight wants.

::turns his back, moving to the door::

::watches with concern::

Then perhaps ask your father...He has great respect in your House does he not?

Now, why can this woman not be found?

hello maria... how are you

She seems to very apt at fading into the background. ::nods to maria just now noticing::

As well as can be expected Fizz... are you men having a problem?

But she leaves a scent behind, correct?

::Acknowledges Maria with a slight Bow of the head::

Yes, and so do half the people in this city.

Yes, but you said you 'smelled her in the bunker' and then later at some motel.

((::realizes he was talking about atlanta::))

(( go to new york cam ))

Has anyone had lunch yet?

(( dude its way past dinner what are you talking about ))

My Lady. I do not wish to be dierespectrful...

No ::stands:: I'm famished

((no, it's mid afternoon))

(( ummm no its 1130 ))

But we must find this woman that we are discussing and we need

(( hehe sorry had to do it ))

our attention focused.

I can't think with an empty stomach I say we discuss over a little lunch.

::Smiles:: Nobody focuses well on an empty stomach

they just get irritable and argue

::Looks to the Don::

if i could ask i would like to know where to ship is

I think it's in a reserve area of the starport ... But I havent actually seen it

I will take my food with the ship i need to go and check it out and get attuned to it

Okay, first i have a question...

And while we're having our pretty little lunch, this 'witch' is getting farther away.

::turns, to the group::

I dont think Father has realized it, but as I understand it ships need maintenence...Can anyone engineer a ship?

I think that we should continue to focus on the current problems.

Well then ::does a low bow:: I'll bring something back while you discuss here. What would you like.

i would like to check the ship out... i will go with you An

Fresh bread and cheese. A small glass of wine. But a servant can bring that.

::to himself:: Fresh bread and cheese, small glass of wine::

::a desperate look in his eyes:: I...want...a...witch.

Lord, be calm... We must plan...

::to himself:: Prostitute. ::looks around and wonders why that always seems to happen at a point of silence::

Fizz, perhaps you can speak to the guildsmen at the starport and see if any scravers have left this day.

::sighs and shakes her head:: This way ::walks to the kitchen::

:: follows An following Maria::

Lord, Tien, what do you propose we do?

My Don. Riuz. Bid me what you will.

::she takes you back to the kitchen to get some stuff together::

((You can run if you need to for a bit B))

I wonder if our guildsmen aren't in league with this Scraver. They don't seem concerned... That she's getting away.

An and I had the same thought, lord...

Perhaps they intend for the Hazat to look like fools while she sell our secrets

::helps her prepare meals::

::well, she asks the kitchen staff for food, but it's the same principle::

::helps the kitchen staff then::

My DOn. I will go to the starport and sit at the entrance and wait for scravers to pass. Then I will follow ans see whee they go and on what ships they leave. If this woman leasve a scent as strong as the guildsmen say, then I will know which one she is.

Tien, my friend.. That is inefficient...

Then command me. I am at a loss for what to do.

We must have a starting point, friend... And right now, we have no leads...

All of this chaos...We never had such at the monistary.

We must learn more about this.. ::grins, pats Tien on the shoulder:: And we never had this in the.. ::halts::

Yes.. Yes.. Army... Lord, who in the nobility has access to the bunker?

First those....Merchants mock the Hazat, and now you mock my family.

::is having fun helping the staff::

::Maria and An return, behind a young serving boy bearing a pewter tray full of breads...

No, I do not my Lord. I am asking a very credible question.

and cheeses and cold meats::

But you imply that my household is chaotic?

::A flask of wine is on his shoulder, and several goblets::

NO, my Lord. We imply that this situation is chaotic.

Not your house hold, my lord. These guildsmen.

::he places it all on the table, pours the wine, and bows his way out::

::bows to An:: Thank you, my friend.

And all these events, and these 'hired help', do they not reflect upon my house?

::starts making himself a sandwich::

:;Rises:: Oh almighty Pancreator. Bless this food that we are about to receive

::maria expertly places a piece of meat and cheese on a slice of bread, taking a goblet as..

May it strengthen us for the up conming trials that you are about

well and sitting in a nearby empty chair::

Do they, Lord? Or are they as a dead husk of wheat, to be sheared so that the rest of the wheat may go on?

to put us through. Watch out for our well being and health as we begin this great

::stops, listens to Tien::

Amen. ::nods to Tien::

Lord, we must cut the diseased wheat...

((AFK BRB ASAP you SOB))

((OK. I don't understand that one.))

((away from keyboard, be right back, as soon as possible, you son of a bitch))

So, what do we know?

:;Waits for the Don to serve himself, then begins to eat::

::the Don is not eating. He's stewing::

::Make a plate for the Don and then pours him some wine::

::counting fingers:: We know that...

Ricardo Valentin Eduardo, for goodness sakes Eat something!

::one finger rises:: A Sc-- ::stops, looks at Maria surpirsingly::

((damn.. what happened? lol..))

::glares at Maria:: Our family's honor is at stake and you want to throw a party?

No, I want you to eat something so you dont pass out

((you didnt eat breakfast either))

What good are you to your house if weakened due to lack of food.

Oh please. Every Hazat goes through combat training that includes several days without food.

::hand on the don's shoulder:: This isn't combat, my Lord. Eat, please.

And while we're eating that....b..witch is selling our secrets!

Stop being so pig headed, you complain and complain about the house's practices... then you come back and act just like any stuffy Hazat knight

And we don't know where she is, yet, Lord. We must discern her movements.. And you must eat.

::To himself, but still aloud:: I had thought Hazat knights were quick to action.

::laughs to himself about something::

::looks at Tien:: Indeed we are. ::storms out of the parlor and out of the mansion::

:: i think we need ot just forget about this till it comes up again

NO nO No.. Stop::Runs out after the Don::

::sighs, takes plate of food, moves after the Don and Tien::

::sits back eating, shaking her head::

My Don, My Don... Please I meant no offense...

::looks to Maria:: Is your family always like this?

Don Ric. ::puts hand on shoulder, turns him around::

::sighs:: Pretty much

I am pledged to protect you, with my life if need be.

::motions for Fizz to have some of the bread cheese and meat::

::soft sounding, hard-edged voice:: If that means protecting you from you, then I will do so. What you are doing is arrogant, insolent and inefficient.

If we go out now without proper planning, we tip our hand and

::shakes his shoulder free:: Do you a freeman deign to tell me, a knight, what to do?

:: slapping the don::

the one or ones we are looking for will know, and will avoid us.

::Drops to his knes at the foot of the Don.:: Forgive me. Please Forgive me,

Yes, I do, Don, when the knight is not thinking clearly.

(( give me a goal ))

((him too, out of the room))

::Funny look on face. No Emotions::

And endangering himself and his family.

:;Shakes his head:: My DOn...The witch has left. We will find her not on this planet.

::Looks up at the Don, eye to eye::

As hunters after a snake, we shall not find her for she has left before we could beat the brush.

Then we've lost already.

(( yo can i get a goal number ))

((he's out of the room there Fizz))

No. ALl is not lost. We begin our adventure at once.

((he stormed out of the room)

::sighs, shakes head, talking as he turns his back:: If you believe so, Don, then we have lost. And I thought you were like your family. ::walks away::

::Grabs the Don's Tunic:: We must leave at once, else all is lost.

::moves to the house, enters, sighs in disgust::

::looks to Ruiz:: Something wrong?

::eyes hardening:: This quest may be our only chance to save the family honor.

Then let us take action.

Yes, An. Our Don....

Your Don ::corrects him::

Apparently the only ones who seem to be concerned are you and me, Brother.

::Tears begin to swell in his eyes::

The Don.. Nevermind, An.

::Rising from the ground:: I will go and get the others. And you baggage.

::shakes his head one more time, sits in a chair, eyes closed::

I will return and tell father we will leave immediately to begin the quest.

::Follows the Don back to the house:

::Heads back to the house::

::Enters the meeting room where the other are located, tears running down his cheeks::

::looks to Tien:: Something wrong brother?

We are off. Gather your belongings as quickly as you can. We must away.

::looks for his father the Baron::

::sighs:: I'll tell father you're leaving...

::eyes open slowly:: Has Our Lord made a decison?

::maria walks out muttering to herself::

No, my sister, the Don ios doing that at this time.

::looks to Maria and follows her out::

::follows maria out :: Maria

((where are you looking Ric?))

::shakes head:: Tien, a word?

::looks back to her entourage:: Yes?

((where would the Baron most likely be?))

::stands back and lets Fizz go on ahead::

((you'll have to guess, you have no idea, he's not horribly hidebound per schedule))

:: moving to a more secluded area ::

::whispers:: How can we teach the Don discipline of thought and of action?

::she's only going 15 feet down the hall, talk fast::

He seems so chaotic...

Maria before we leave i would like to see you

::Heads for his parents' bedroom. If the Baron isn't there perhaps his mother is::

perhaps through Prayer and meditation. As we have both been instructed. Yes?

Oh, so you don't want me to come any more?

::Wipes the tears from his eyes::

Yes.. if he allows himself to be open. ::grins::

::borderline really pissed off::

I like you more and more, little Father.

We must simply aid him until that momnet when he allows himself to be open.

::your mother sits letting maids comb out her hair::

no if you want to come i will not stand in your way...i will encorage it

He is stubborn, Tien. He thinks he knows all... ::sighs::

::Put arm around Ruiz:: We are becoming as family, ...

i just did not know if you wanted to be on a spaceship with me for long

Mother? I am about to leave. Where is Father?

::thows up her hands:: Good, anything else?

One day we will be closer than family.

i guess not... goodbye

::is standing in the hallway far enough from mar that he can't hear anything::

That's nice son, I'm not really sure

((smooth Kam. real smooth))

::smiles down at Tien:: Yes, we will. If we don't kill each other first.. ::laughs::

(( at least i play a fun character ))

Let us gather our things.

::maria knocks at the door of the study and then enters, closing it behind her::

::Goes to gather his staff and traveling pack::

Well then goodbye, Mother. When I return I shall be successful in the quest.

::pats Tien on shoulder, goes to gather things::

I hope so dear, dont be away too long this time

::takes his mother's hand, kisses it, bows, and then leaves, heading for the study::

::you descend to the study, and find Fizz and An loitering outside::

::knocks twice and enters::

:: goes outside to smoke :: ::very obviosly pissed off ::

::maria and your father turn towards you, he looks like he was about to shout, she's red faced::

::watches him enter::

::follows fizz out::

::bows:: Excuse me, Father. I did not mean to interrupt.

::he masters himself, then waves at maria, who bows and storms out::

::lights up a smoke:: you want one birdy

::watches her leave with confusion on his face::

::smiles to himself:: No, thanks. I don't think my lungs could take it.

ahhh ok ::softly to himself :: wuss

can you get a load of that shit in there ?

::After gathering travel gear, runs down the stairs to wait fo the Don at the main door::

::maria heads out onto the porch and starts to storm around the outside of the house::

so you're leaving son?

so whats going on here folks

::surprised:: Uh... Yes. We plan to leave as soon as possible.

Good.. Maria brought it to my attention that you'll need an engineer on crew

::::moves to the study with all his belongings, then out the door::

Why not take that Elena woman? She knows the ship

get me my crew and fix my ship and i will take you whereever you want

Of course. If you think that it would be best.

((who are you talking to B?))

((you're outside, he's in the study))

::walks to Maria:: ::whispers something to her and leads her off::

(( hard to pay attention ))

((Fizz is talking to himself))

Anything else you need to speak to me about?

Not unless you have any further advice or instructions.

Okay, then please send Mr An my way so i can make sure your trip is properly funded

Right away, Father. ::bows, leaves to find An::

::returns looking angry::

Mr. An. My Father wishes to see you. Show yourself into the study.

Mr. Griffen, but please call me Anhetepf. thankyou. ::goes to the study::

::the baron motions him in::

::goes to find a servant to take his luggage to the ship::

Just wanted to make sure that our funds were in order

Good, what are you planning on providing? My fees are 15 firebirds a month. Or 20%

That's fine, we'll go with the 15

Good, how much money will be supplied for the quest?

Here are the scrips that you can redeem with your guild... The family coffers are open to what is needed, but i'm trusting your judgement on what that is...

::takes them:: You do understand that every month after the origional planned months my pay increases 15%. I have accounts on planet that need me as well.

This includes fuel and repairs, and expenses to buy the gargoyle for the best price... Yes, fine, hopefully this won't be a long term thing

As you wish. Thankyou sir. ::bows::

((I expect a game year))

Don't spend any money that is not crucial... I trust my son will make sure that this is kept, but i entrust you as well

((not really, otherwise he would have just given you the funds))

If you find anything wrong with my calculations at the end of the quest feel free to contact my guild.

::nods and indicates it's okay for him to leave::

::bows again and walks out::

::heads outside and toward his guild::

::the servants bring around a nice beast cart for all your luggage::

((We off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of Oz....)

:: going to the marketplace ::

::looking for someplace with guns::

:: Tien puts his small traveling bag on the cart::

::placing belongings on cart::

::watches servants put his luggage on the cart::

((just how much are you bringing Ric?))

::sends a servant to Elena to offer her a position on the ship::

((what he normally carried. Prolly two chests))

::goes off to the ship::

Tien, we are offering Elena a position on the ship as Engineer.

::after some asking around, Fizz is directed to his ship::

This is good. She can feel that justice will be met and before her own eyes. But not vengence.

Vengance.. ::nods:: No, not that.

::glances at Ruiz, smirks::

And I can give comfort to her as well. Perhaps we shall bury her husband in space as well?

::grins back at Ric::

He can be sent into the holy flames of the sun?

Would that be okay, Lord?

::shakes his head towards Tien:: There's no time. He will have a burial here on Aragon.

::sighs:: Then let us be off.

He went ahead m'lord

Very well. Let us be on our way.

::they whip the brutes and start moving at a brisk pace::

Tien, give us a prayer of blessing for our journey?

::Prayer opf Saint Paulus::

((Refer to email list prayers))

::you travel across town, soon intersected by Elena the engineer, blinking away tears and with a large backpack and luggage carried by your servant::

::leaning down, giving Elena a hand up to the carriage::

::takes it, and the servant drops off the bags:

::whispering in elena's ear:: We will bring your husband justice, I swear it.

It is good to have you with us, sister.

::you eventually reach the spaceport and wheel the cart back to the private landing strip::

Thank you for coming at such short notice, elena.

::Fizz bustles around the ship checking it out, and An walks up about the same time::

hey are you guys ready

::with him walks a body guard dressed in black armor and wearing a helmet that covers his face::

::eyeing the guard suspiciously::

::quietly to Ruiz:: This only gets better.

This is my personnal escort, he answers only to me and will be traveling with us.

::nodding at Ric's reamark, eyes on the guard:: His name.

Gustav. Gustav Airam

::rolls eyes and walks over to Fizz::

Welcome.. Gustav. ::eyes searching the guard completely::

Is the ship ready, Pilot?

((percep + observe Ruiz))

##percep + Observe = 10, acc. -2##

rolled 1 20-sided die: 2

Well then. I guess we are ready then.

((well.. ::shrug::))

::Gustav seems to be a short stocky man, and built for combat, obviously a veteran::

::walks on board:: ::notions for gustav to follow::

::gustav follows, and several servants from your house now load the ship up::

::you walk up the large ramp into a spacious cargo bay...

((lol you could do worse... You could bankrupt him.))

My Don, may I have a few coins?

::the bay is well over 10 meters long and over half as wide, all clean, if no longer sparkling... the cargo is securely lashed to the side, obvious provisions, and the servants wait to see which of the 8 rooms each person will take before depositing posessions::

::there are 4 to a side, along a wide hallway that leads directly from the cargo bay::

Of course. ::gives Tien two wings:: What are they for, may I ask?

I saw a temple of Saint Paulus in the starport as we rode by. I wished to make an offering.

Then hurry, quickly, dear Brother.

::the hallway leads directly to the cockpit/bridge::

::Takes the coins and runs down the ramp to the temple::

Gustav will be staying my room for my protection.

Lord, which room will you take?

::looks at the various rooms and chooses one of the larger ones nearer the cockpit::

Ow... ::looks around and whispers to gustav::

::takes the room across from the Don's::

::Fizz's stuff is already in the room across from the don's::

::Takes a room adjacent to the Don's::

::takes the last room on the right::

((okay, so far rooms.. Ricardo first room on the left, Ruiz 2nd on the left... Fizz first on teh right, An last on the right))

::Drops the two wings into the prayer box and says the prayer of Saint Paulus again.::

::if no one objects, elena takes the last on the left to be closer to engineering::

::locks the door in the room behind gustav::

::locks the door, lays on the bed::

::Runs back to the ship, before it leaves::

((oh, good, Ruiz has the room with access to the guns::

::unlocks the door and lets his servants in::

((you've got 3 room choices Tien, what will it be?))

((they're all the same size more or less))

::waits for them to leave and steps out::

OK. On toward the rear of the vessel, where I can set up a booth...

::has gustav follow him to the cockpit to watch the take off::

for hearing confessions::

((LOL, yes. Confessions.))

::tien sets down in the 3rd room on the left, leaving the two middle ones on the right open:

(( dont knock the confessions thing we have to have something IC to laugh at

((We have an engineer who must make confessions on a regualr basis))

((in space, no one can hear you blaspheme))

((some of this group's confessions can really make Tien feel dirty))

::whispers to gustav::

(( who is in the cockpit?))

::grins to himself::

::finds and seat and sits, letting gustav stand::

(( how close to lifting off are we ))

::there are 3 large chairs in the cockpit, one central one, and one to each side::

::gets up, moves to door, opens it, moves to cockpit::

((last minute diagnostics then you're go))

ok everyone ::looking back:: we all have our jobs that we are good at and this is mine

this is a new ship and a wierd vibe i get from her

::elena makes some last minute checks in the back::

::nods:: Off the cockpit, eh?

for the first liftoff everyone out... its just going to be me and the ship

::moves back to his room::

Ok. ::stands and takes gustav out::

::gustave moves to one of the spare rooms to use the accelleration bed::

::waits for the takeoff::

::in the room on the bed::

:: waits for the diagnostics to finish and lifts off

::In his room, praying ...::

::elena enters the cockpit and signals that she's done, then shows you the slight differences from standard on this cockpit::

(( whats wierd on this bird ))

((just different issue, some things the hazat military changed to suit them))

((diials shaped funny and stuff))

(( ahhh by the way do i have weapons on this thing ))

((yes, but they're controlled from the gunnery rooms on either side.. the computer aided firing from the cockpit is not very advanced))

Oh, merciful Pancreator....

::everyone straps down in their acceleration beds and Fizz is ready to go::

(( is maria on the ship ))

((no she didnt come))

((you guess that's why she stormed out of the house after talking to daddy))

((whenever you're ready captain, you have the com))

((t-15 minutes till bed time.))

((lol alrighty, Picard))

::the radio blares, clearing you for takeoff::

:: starts the engine and starts off ::

::the ramp lifts smoothly as engines flare to life... and crackle as the fusion generator is started, sending energy to all the systems...

((I hope that we brought some land transportaton.))

the ship begins to roll forward and the hanger doors spread in welcome::

:: accelerating very fast::

::the one time in his life he prays to the pancreator::

((They're called legs, Tien. LOL))

::the engines catch and still air is stirred up as the spacecraft suddenly shoots forward::

((and an inflatable raft for when we crash.))

::sees his life flash before his eyes::

::The air ripples over the craft, speeding down the runway and soon reaching the needed lift velocity::

((You mean "not", right))

::the ship tears along, nearing the end of the runway::

((Either way your souls are mine. ::kefka laugh again::

(( what do you mean tien ))

(( were we playing ff3 today ))

((you going to pull up mon capitan?))

((Oh captain, my captain))

((oh Fizz... running out of runway))

((pull up, Mr. Launchpad McQuack.. lol))

::thinks my this runway is long::

((what was that part about "I don't crash"?))

May our faith lift us up, oh mighty Pancreator...

((umm.... Methinks B is having problems))

((he's doing this on purpose.. lol.. likes the power trip))

((dear god! We've lost our pilot!!!))

((um, can we put this on "pause"?))

((yeah, i think we'll have to))

((::runs up to the cockpit and decides to fly::

(( computer problems ))

((noticed.. pulling up?))

((::pulls out cellphone and presses 0:: Tank I need the pilot plan for a Fading Suns jet

((let's hope the ship has better think machines))

(( yes i am you should have gotten that ))

::at the last possible second Fizz yanks back on the controls...

((do we make our puke checks now?))

and the agora disappears as the ship tilts towards vertical... the crosswinds catching beneath it and pushing you back, edging it to point at the aqua sky:

::The boosters shudder, then engage, and the ship rockets into the air, easily bursting... through the sound barier and hurtling into space::

::a moment of extreme pressure, then you leave the gravity well of the planet::

Praise the Pancreator.

::the repulsors in the ship engage, countering the acceleration for those within::

::welcome to space::

::gets up and goes to gustav's room::

::kisses him on his helmented face::

((Alright. I'm gone to bed. See ya'll next week, same time?))

::gustav, used to travel like this, easily jumps up and shoulders his employer off::

::tien passes out from the stress::

((Want the Log, Lee?))

I've got it so far. If you keep playing, plese. henaks))

(( ok i am sorry to bother you guys but i need some help))

((Please, Thanks. Man I'm tired))

(( is there anyway you can find out more about someone if you just have there im screen name

(( its driving me crazy ))

((i dont think so.. is it someone you know?))

((just block them.))

(( i have no clue who they are ))

((then put them on ignore or something))

(( no its just an im ))

((you can block them, you know))

(( no i want to know who they are and they have not been on for me to ask them ))