Assorted old things I have saved

Phoebus

After reading the latest godblog from Hoaracle, I went searching for some of my old logs. Apparently, I used to save a lot of things! I've got a grin on my face looking through some of these old things, and I figured I ought to heed the advice given in the aforementioned post, and share them here. It's also making me wonder why I ever stopped just saving everything even remotely interesting that happened; it's a habit I ought to pick up again!

I'll start off with my longest: The Infamous Cat Sphere Incident! It's rather long so I'll have to split it up into a few parts.

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Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I don't know what the sphere is going to do with the cat."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Or vice-versa."

You say, "Did you put a cat in a sphere or something?"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Maybe..."

You say, "Which one?"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Opal."

You rub your chin thoughtfully, raise your eyebrow and say, "I see..."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I gave it, actually."

You beckon to Taraj.

Taraj begins to follow you.

-------Before the Opal Sphere.-------

p sphere

A massive globe of solid opal, this sphere is easily larger than even the tallest of igasho. Perfectly smooth and semi-opaque, its pale, milky surface glistens with the colours found within its depths - an obfuscating array of prismatic planes, a rigid series of swirling yellows and blues and reds running together to become oranges and purples and greens. The base of the sphere rests upon the finest of pyramid-point fulcrums, its base cut flat upon a translucent opal daze that melds back into the opaline ground of its surroundings. 

Occasional waves of energy ripple up from the point of contact with the fulcrum,

meeting at the exact opposite end of the vertical axis.

 There are 8171 facets upon the surface of the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical 

Accord.

The Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord has an air of extreme strength.

He weighs about 1785 pounds.

He is loyal to the Continuum.

You cannot see what the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord is holding.

With your mighty index finger extended, you poke the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord.

"Eh?" Taraj says curiously.

You say, "I'm trying to find the "eject cat" button."

The corners of Taraj's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.

You say, "I wonder what happens if naughty children are put into spheres."

Taraj gives a horrified gasp.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "It snarled at me."

You give a trillingly melodic laugh.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "How did it... I don't even...."

get cat from sphere

The Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord snarls at you as you approach.

Your eyes sparkle with amusement.

You give a soot-blackened tinderbox to the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord.

You say, "So the cat doesn't get bored."

You say, "I wonder what else the spheres have in them?"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Who knows."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "If anyone kills opal though, they're at least getting a cat and tinderbox."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Don't tell anyone, that might be all the incentive they need."

You rub your chin thoughtfully, raise your eyebrow and say, "I see..."

Glaring at the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord, Taraj prods him repeatedly, the height of rudeness.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says to the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord, "Give me back the cat!"

Taraj gives a horrified gasp.

Taraj thanks the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord profusely.

You tilt your head curiously at Taraj.

Taraj tells you, "( Dude, the sphere just shot the cat out!"

You tell Zephyr Taraj Skyplume, "( what, really!?"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Where did the cat go?"

You say, "I didn't see anything."

You say, "Are you holding it?"

You tell Zephyr Taraj Skyplume, "( tell me what it said!"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I have IT."

Taraj shouts out a happy "Yay!"

You say, "Cat. Tell us."

Taraj thanks the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord profusely.

A thunderclap amidst scarlet lightning announces the entrance of a scarlet thunderbird from the west.

You say, "Usha!"

The corners of Ushaara's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.

Ushaara raises his hand in greeting and says "Hi!"

You say, "Taraj gave a cat to the Opal Sphere and he was stuck in there but."

You say, "It spat it back out to him after a while!"

You say, "We must find out what the cat has seen."

Taraj nods his head sagely.

Taraj gives a silver coloured cat to you.

You ponder a silver coloured cat thoughtfully, looking him up and down.

You say, "We should take him to an Institute member."

Ready for a new adventure, you point boldly towards the horizon and declare in a proud tone, "Onward!"

-------Before the Matrix.-------

You peer about yourself unscrupulously.

Taraj tells you, "( A cat flies out of the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord, sizzling."

You tell Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer, "Orventa!"

You tell Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer, "We need your Institute knowledge and such."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "The cat must know so much."

Orventa arrives from the northwest.

A majestic, airy clarion slowly meanders into your realm of hearing, proclaiming the arrival of a radiant glass shadhahvar as he prances in from the northwest.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "Yes?"

The corners of Orventa's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Cat retrieval."

Comprehension flashes across Orventa's face.

You say to Orventa, "Taraj gave the cat to the Opal Sphere, and it kept it inside of it for some time. We went back up, prodded at it, and eventually-."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "COMPLETE."

You say, "It shot it back out to Taraj and it was all sizzly and stuff."

"Oh?" Orventa exclaims quizzically.

You say, "We must find out what the cat has seen!"

You give a silver coloured cat to Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "Is it still alive?"

You nod your head emphatically.

Orventa gives a trillingly melodic laugh.

Orventa pets a silver coloured cat ingratiatingly.

You say, "Doesn't seem to be as much of an escape artist as it used to be though."

Taraj nods his head emphatically.

You say, "Probably pretty shocked by its journey."

A silver coloured cat jumps to the ground, shaking fitfully.

You give a horrified gasp.

"Awwwww!" Orventa says.

Orventa picks up a silver coloured cat.

A silver coloured cat leaps out of Orventa's hands!

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Oh no!"

Orventa picks up a silver coloured cat.

A silver coloured cat leaps out of Orventa's hands!

You pick up a silver coloured cat.

A silver coloured cat snuggles up in your arms, purring.

You pet a silver coloured cat ingratiatingly.

A silver coloured cat arches his back, enjoying your affection.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "Poor thing."

You say, "This cat is a HERO."

Taraj nods his head sagely.

You say, "Because any animal who comes back from a strange place is for some reason a hero."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "He has learned much."

The corners of Orventa's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

A silver coloured cat jumps to the floor, a small wisp of smoke rising from his fur.

You stroke a silver coloured cat tenderly.

A silver coloured cat lets out a rumbling purr, enjoying your affection.

A silver coloured cat meows petulantly.

Orventa chuckles long and heartily.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I'm very sorry for that."

You say to a silver coloured cat, "Cat. Tell me your secrets."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I didn't know!"

A silver coloured cat stares implacably at you.

(Market): You say, "Seeking someone who understands cat."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume exclaims, "I just wanted to see if the sphere could show love!"

(Market): Nataely says, "Meow?"

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "I don't know if we've proper housing for it."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "And it can't."

Orventa ponders the situation.

A silver coloured cat says, "Miaou."

Taraj gives a horrified gasp.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Get a cat translator in here!"

(Market): You say, "No, it seems to be more like "Miaou"."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says to a silver coloured cat, "What shall we call you?"

(Market): You say, "In dire need of a cat translator."

A silver coloured cat says, "Miaou rowr row."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "His words will usher a new era of science!"

A silver coloured cat inches bashfully over to you and nuzzles you tenderly.

You pet a silver coloured cat ingratiatingly.

A silver coloured cat arches his back, enjoying your affection.

Orventa strokes a silver coloured cat tenderly.

A silver coloured cat lets out a rumbling purr, enjoying Orventa's affection.

(Market): You say, "This is not a joke."

(Market): Sahmiam says, "I understand aslarari."

(Market): Nataely says, "Sorry, im only a little fluent in the cat vernacular. I coudlnt help with any proper housecats."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "Maybe an aslaran? They're cat like..."

Taraj ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

(Market): You say, "I'm afraid it's not aslari, but rather...cat."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Do we know any?"

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says to a silver coloured cat, "Would you like to come to the Institute?"

Taraj tilts his head curiously at a silver coloured cat.

A silver coloured cat growls menacingly at Taraj.

(Market): Sahmiam says, "Then I won't have to kill you for refering to aslari in such a manner."

A silver coloured cat says, "Mow."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "We could give you many pigeons...?"

A silver coloured cat stretches and purrs like a cat.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I don't think he likes me..."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume exclaims, "I saved you from celest!"

A silver coloured cat hunches slightly and flares his body as he hisses warningly at Taraj.

"Eep!", Orventa screams in fright.

Orventa strokes a silver coloured cat tenderly.

A silver coloured cat lets out a rumbling purr, enjoying Orventa's affection.

You say to Taraj, "You put him in the sphere."

Taraj creases his brow in a frown.

You say, "I don't think he likes you."

A silver coloured cat exclaims, "Mraow!"

You say, "I guess I DID find the "eject cat" button..."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says to a silver coloured cat, "This one is likely feasible to be irritated with."

Kazban points accusingly at Taraj.

Kazban pets a silver coloured cat ingratiatingly.

A silver coloured cat arches his back, enjoying Kazban's affection.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says to a silver 

coloured cat, "You could be an Institute pet? How's that sound?"

Orventa ponders the situation.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "But, now we know important scientific fact."

A silver coloured cat turns his back on Orventa and pointedly ignores her.

Orventa rubs her chin thoughtfully, raises her eyebrow and says, "I see..."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Sphere do NOT want pet cats."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Spehres, rather."

You say to a silver coloured cat, "Want a toy?"

A silver coloured cat turns his attention towards you as his ears perk up in interest.

You take a figurine of a gorgeous pheasant from a figurine collector's pouch.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Perhaps I can make it up to the cat?"

You drop a figurine of a gorgeous pheasant.

A silver coloured cat pounces at a figurine of a gorgeous pheasant.

Orventa giggles happily.

Taraj's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

A silver coloured cat rolls over onto his belly, front paws grappling valiantly at the figurine of a gorgeous pheasant.

Your eyes sparkle with amusement.

"Awwwww!" Taraj says.

You pet a silver coloured cat ingratiatingly.

A silver coloured cat arches his back, enjoying your affection.

A silver coloured cat stretches languidly.

Wistfully, Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "It'd be nice to have a cat in the city.."

Taraj nods his head emphatically.

You say, "He's a good cat."

You say, "He should go where he wants to go."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says to a silver coloured cat, "I'm sorry for what I put you through."

You laughingly say, "And I have a feeling it's not anywhere near Continuum."

A silver coloured cat prances slowly to the edge of the walkway, tail flicking this way and that.

You say, "Ah, careful-."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says to a silver coloured cat, "Would you like to stay in Hallifax, or should I take you back?"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says to you, "I think he likes it here."

A silver coloured cat promptly jumps off the walkway, a long, lingering "MEEEEOOOOOoooowwwww" accompanying his descent.

"Erk!" you say with a grimace.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer bites her fingernails, hoping the cat won't fall.

Orventa shakes her head.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Noooooooo."

Orventa stumbles forward clumsily before throwing her hands up and screaming "Noooooooo!" melodramatically.

Kazban grips his sides and chortles madly.

Taraj begins to weep uncontrollably.

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "You made a cat kill itself, I hope you are proud of yourself."

Phoebus

(cat sphere, part 2)

You say, "Well...cats have a better chance of surviving if they fall from a large distance...."

You say, "But er, I think this is...too large."

You fret over everything that might go wrong.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "The things he must have seen to make him do that."

(it is decided that we should check Emerald Road, beneath the city...)

-------Back path through the Emerald Road. (road).-------

You say, "Heeeere kitty kitty."

Purring loudly, a silver coloured cat enters from the south.

With a slight raise of the eyebrows, you perk up your ears and turn your 

attention towards a silver coloured cat.

Making no sudden movements, a silver coloured cat backs away from you slowly.

Taraj shouts out a happy "Yay!"

A silver coloured cat says, "Meow."

You pet a silver coloured cat ingratiatingly.

A silver coloured cat arches his back, enjoying your affection.

(Hallifax): You say, "The cat is alive."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume exclaims, "Thank the gods!"

(Hallifax): Orventa says, "Amazing."

You wipe the back of your hand across your head in relief as you mutter, "Whew."

Taraj pets a silver coloured cat ingratiatingly.

A silver coloured cat arches his back, enjoying Taraj's affection.

A silver coloured cat suddenly lunges forward with a growl and sinks his teeth 

firmly into Taraj.

You say, "Kitty, you scared us half to death."

(Hallifax): Kazban says, "And here I got my hopes up I could place it in a jar 

and keep it for further study."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I will never do anything to hurt you again, kitty."

You reach over to a silver coloured cat and itch his back.

Making no sudden movements, a silver coloured cat backs away from you slowly.

"Ouch!", Taraj shrieks in pain.

A silver coloured cat says, "Mrow."

A silver coloured cat nods his head sagely.

You say, "A cat with a score to settle."

Taraj creases his brow in a frown.

Taraj grovels in the dirt.

(Hallifax): Orventa says, "Does it want to come back up?"

Taraj grovels in the dirt before a silver coloured cat.

A silver coloured cat growls menacingly at Taraj.

A silver coloured cat says to you, "Mrow meow mrow mow mow."

You stare blankly at a silver coloured cat.

Making no sudden movements, a silver coloured cat backs away from you slowly.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says to a silver coloured cat, "I beg your forgiveness."

A silver coloured cat exclaims to you, "MROW!"

A silver coloured cat stares implacably at you.

You say to a silver coloured cat, "Errrrr...I don't...I don't speak cat! Give me

a hint."

You say, "Do you want another toy, or, something to eat?"

You say, "You can eat him."

You point accusingly at Taraj.

A silver coloured cat stares pointedly at Taraj.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Did you want something from me?"

Taraj gulps nervously.

You pet a silver coloured cat ingratiatingly.

A silver coloured cat arches his back, enjoying your affection.

A silver coloured cat lifts his head and rolls his shoulders, his nose tracing a nearly-perfect circle.

A silver coloured cat stares pointedly at Taraj.

A silver coloured cat exclaims to you, "Meow!"

Taraj ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

Taraj mutters and traces a cobalt blue pentagram in the air that remains 

hovering before him.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "This?"

You say, "Well, I was going to hit him, but now I can't."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "No, that can't be right."

You say, "Yesod is a circle."

A silver coloured cat exclaims, "Mrow!"

Taraj ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

You say, "But I don't think the cat wants you invisible."

A silver coloured cat arches his back in irritation.

You say, "Maybe the cat wants to make you 'disappear'."

A silver coloured cat exclaims to you, "MROW!"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Maybe the cat wants to put me in a sphere?"

A silver coloured cat exclaims to Taraj, "MROW, MROW!"

A silver coloured cat nods his head sagely.

Taraj gives a horrified gasp.

You say, "Mmmhmm..."

You ponder Taraj thoughtfully, looking him up and down.

You see Taraj say something, but his voice is drowned out by the wind.

You say, "Well, I think I could certainly work to get the paperwork through to try something like that."

You say, "And speak up, I can't hear you over the wind."

Taraj gives a horrified gasp.

A silver coloured cat slumps down dejectedly.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says to a silver coloured cat, "Perhaps something less 

fatal?"

A silver coloured cat turns his back on Taraj and pointedly ignores him.

Taraj gives a horrified gasp.

You say, "Cat came back fine. Mostly fine. Sizzly."

Taraj ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

You say to Taraj, "Be a good sport, kid."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Fine."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "If it's for the cat."

A silver coloured cat begins to follow you.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I owe him this much."

A silver coloured cat exclaims to you, "Meow!"

You nod your head sagely.

-------Before the Opal Sphere.-------

You say to Taraj, "Well? What are you waiting for?"

Taraj grovels in the dirt before the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord.

You have emoted: Phoebus nudges Taraj towards the Opal Sphere.

The Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord turns about itself, shining brightly.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says to the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord, "I humbly ask for permission to enter, sphere."

You say to Taraj, "Oi, see if you can't find my tinderbox in there while you're at it."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "My. Gods."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "It's so beautiful."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "But painful."

A silver coloured cat says, "Mrow."

A silver coloured cat licks a paw daintily.

Taraj becomes overwhelmed by it all and faints.

Taraj coughs softly.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says to a silver coloured cat, "Is that good enough?"

You say to a wandering bard, "You getting all this? I expect a full-length play by next Vestian."

You say, "With the cat as the hero."

A silver coloured cat turns his back on Taraj and pointedly ignores him.

Taraj gives a horrified gasp.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "But-but."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says to a silver coloured cat, "What else can I do, 

hero-cat?"

With an air of feline amusement, A silver coloured cat says, "Miaou."

Taraj ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

With a swish of his tail, a silver coloured cat leaves proudly to the west.

You say, "Kitty?"

w

Taraj follows you west.

You yell, "Cat? Have you left?"

You see Zephyr Taraj Skyplume yell, "Here kitty kitty."

You yell, "Say 'meow' or something if you haven't."

You see Zephyr Taraj Skyplume yell, "I still must earn your love."

Taraj gives a pained sigh.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Maybe check the other spheres?"

You yell, "Well, you do as you please, cat. It was nice to have you and Taraj 

has learned his lesson. Come back any time."

You say, "Let's get back to Prime, and you can tell me what happened with the 

Sphere."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Ok."

-------Before the Matrix.-------

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says to you, "A sentient cat?"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Yes."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Very odd."

You say, "We put Taraj in the Sphere."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "I hope it comes

back to visit."

You say, "By the cat's request."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Well, not quite in."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says to Taraj, "What 

did you see in the sphere?"

You say, "Tell me what happened, eh?"

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "For science, neh?"

You say, "Well, tell us."

Taraj coughs softly.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer grabs her notepad and 

quill, ready to write.

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "Get on with it."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Well, the sphere turns towards me, right."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest takes a small book from his pack 

and a flamboyant quill from a pouch.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "And I ask to enter it."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "To appease the cat."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "But it fills my mind with weird stuuf."

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu begins scratching something into his arm in a script wholly illegible.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "And fries all my thoughts."

Orventa rubs her chin thoughtfully, raises her eyebrow and says, "I see..."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I don't really know what really happened."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "But, it was pretty neat."

You rub your chin thoughtfully, raise your eyebrow and say, "I see..."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "Can you 

describe this 'weird stuff'? in any detail?"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Though, my head hurts now."

Taraj ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "This was the 

opal sphere?"

You nod your head emphatically.

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "I suppose we could try to repeat the 

experiment."

Taraj gives a horrified gasp.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Yes, the opal sphere."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "It was mostly light a blazing light."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "Let us try it again."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "That overtoke my mind."

Kazban takes a deep breath as the crystal surface of his face softens and shifts in colour, a muted glow appearing within.

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "For science!"

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "With a wider sample size perhaps."

You say, "Let's finish getting the information on this one before we go throwing more people in the spheres."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "I shall contribute myself as a subject."

Taraj tells you, "The Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord shines brightly within your mind, blazing through your thoughts and leaving nothing but scrambled, insensate half-formed inklings in its wake."

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says to you, "We didn't suggest throwing more people into different spheres, just more into the same."

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "That comes latter."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "So... a light you say?"

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "Line up the subjects."

"Heh heh heh" Taraj chuckles.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I am unsure of what it meant."

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "I think we all qualify as subject and 

experimenter both in any case, so lining up seems somewhat silly when we're all going to end up doing it."

Kazban nods his head emphatically.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume asks, "To continuum, then?"

Kazban nods his head emphatically.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "What shall we name this impromptu project?"

You say, "I should get this lady to the stage real quick though. I'm sure she'll

have an interesting performance for us based on what she witnessed."

A wandering bard exclaims, "Come now, have you heard of the World Stages? I 

really must get to them and perform!"

You pat a wandering bard in a friendly manner.

A wandering bard shrugs indifferently at you.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Project Cat Penance."

Phoebus

(cat sphere, finale)

(after I make a short trip to the Opera House...)

-------Before the Matrix.-------

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "Operation Cat Fancy."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "Thats a terrible name."

Taraj says, "Pssshhhh..."

You say, "I can get us there right quick if you wish."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "Okay.. names 

later."

You make a beckoning motion to no one in particular.

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "Follow Phoebus then."

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "Project Impetuous."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer smiles and says to 

Maellio, "For Science?"

You say, "Project My Good For Nothing Kid Was Useful For Once."

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "For Science!"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume exclaims, "For Science!"

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "For science."

-------Before the Opal Sphere.-------

Taraj bows respectfully to the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord.

Kazban doffs the hood of twilit robes of the storm-caller to the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord.

You say, "Well, here we are."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says to the Opal Sphere of 

Symmetrical Accord, "I wish to willingly subject myself to seek entrance to 

you."

Comprehension flashes across Orventa's face.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says to the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord, "I came to formally thank you, for bequething that experience upon me."

Orventa inclines her head politely to the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "It might not be listening to us anymore."

With a wistful look on his face, Kazban touches the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "But I suppose we can always ask."

You say, "Maybe the cat inspired it."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Perhaps."

You say, "Maybe the Sphere DOES have a soft spot for cats after all."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "To celest?"

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "Shall we find the cat again?"

You say, "No!"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "For more cats."

You say, "No more putting cats into spheres."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says to you, "Not even for 

science."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "Just to see if the cat will talk to the sphere perhaps as it once did?"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says to the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord, "Would you and your kind like to receive more cats?"

Orventa ponders the situation.

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "You're making the Science cry Phoebus, why won't you think of the Science?"

Maellio coughs softly.

You say, "The last thing we need is Celest angry at us for shoving their cats 

into our spheres."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "We do not shove."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "They don't have to know."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "We hand them over to the 

sphere."

Strains of unearthly music fill the air as the form of Lyreth shimmers into 

being, motes of incandescent light drifting slowly about Him.

Taraj nods his head at Kazban.

Lyreth tilts His head curiously.

"Eep!", Orventa screams in fright.

You bow respectfully to Lyreth.

Kazban doffs the hood of twilit robes of the storm-caller to Lyreth.

Taraj gives a horrified gasp.

Maellio blinks.

Taraj bows respectfully to Lyreth.

Lyreth pets a silver coloured cat ingratiatingly.

Maellio inclines his head politely to Lyreth.

Orventa humbly drops one knee to the ground before Lyreth, genuflecting 

reverently in His presence.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "This poor thing has been subjected to a great deal of...something."

You say, "Oh, You've met the cat."

Taraj coughs softly.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Oh, good, you do know about that?"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "This isn't your cat, is it?"

You say, "Yes, my idiot son decided it would be a great idea to er, stick him in the Sphere, as it were."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Hm, no, but it is in a place where Mine 

frequent."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Stick him into the sphere?"

Lyreth tilts His head curiously.

Taraj nods his head emphatically.

You say, "Well, he gave it to the Sphere, technically. But..."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "It's a sphere. You cannot stick something 

into it."

Lyreth pats the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord in a friendly manner.

You say, "Er, watch."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I gave it to the sphere, actually."

You give a soot-blackened tinderbox to the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord.

Lyreth stares implacably at the Opal Sphere of Symmetrical Accord.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "It seemed receptive."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "He thought the spheres might like company... I think..."

Taraj nods his head at Orventa.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Time and space. You bizarre shardlings."

Lyreth waves His hand dismissively.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "Is..the Cat 

okay, Lord?"

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "I don't understand. Why would you put a 

living thing into a nonliving thing?"

You say, "I told Taraj he isn't allowed anymore cats."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Perhaps he had an ulterior motive."

Lyreth gives Taraj the once-over, eyeing him suspiciously.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "It was in the name of advancing science, my Lord."

You say, "I wonder sometimes if Taraj is in full possession of his mental 

faculties."

Lyreth's eyes twinkle enchantingly.

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "We were all willing to 

subject ourselves to the sphere to experience what this cat has. The response 

was immense and we wished to understand further the effect of feline upon the 

sphere."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "You have likely traumatized this poor cat for the rest of its nine lives."

Lyreth gives a silver coloured cat the once-over, eyeing him suspiciously.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "No, eight."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "The sphere even reqrded me with a trully unique 

experience."

You say, "I told them not to put anymore cats in the spheres."

Taraj coughs softly.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Rewarded, rather."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "We were all here in 

attendance to seek what this cat has seen."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says to Taraj, "Oh? Do you get rewarded for silly 

things in Hallifax?"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "If something can be learned from it, my Lord."

You say, "Don't make Lord Lyreth think we're a bunch of loonies, Taraj."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "I don't need him to tell Me that, dear."

Lyreth winks knowingly.

Kazban takes a deep breath as the crystal surface of his face softens and shifts

in colour, a muted glow appearing within.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says to you, "The quest for knowledge cannot be bound, 

mother."

You say, "Lord, Hallifax really isn't such a bad place."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Putting cats into cosmic spheres."

Taraj shrugs helplessly.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Worse still, trying to learn from it?"

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Do you speak feline?"

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer murmurs, "We could.. 

interview the cat? It seemed to be able to talk I thought?"

You say, "No, but I tried to find someone who could."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Sadly, no, my Lord."

Orventa coughs softly.

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "Define... feline."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "I thought 

perhaps an Aslaran might, understand?"

You stick out your tongue and say, "Sadly the only person who told me they spoke

cat was a Magnagoran."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "If only we could, we would learn so much more."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "What a splendid idea! Perhaps if you purr at 

it enough, it will give you a clue."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Then again, for all you know, it may merely 

want a fish."

Lyreth looks about Himself, rubbing His chin thoughtfully.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume purrs, "Cat."

Taraj ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "I suppose if I were a cat and had been 

subject to that, I should like a fish."

Lyreth nods His head sagely.

You say to Taraj, "Hey, kid."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume exclaims, "Someone get this cat a fish!"

You say, "Go fetch a trout."

You nudge Taraj suggestively.

Taraj looks up into the air for divine inspiration.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Where?"

Orventa urges Taraj onwards.

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "The river."

You say, "Rivers."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "Preferrably."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Maybe a stink fish?"

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Is that a good idea?"

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "He might interrogate the trout."

You say, "Only the freshest of fish for our feline."

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu purrs something unintelligible in a series of 

short roars and growls.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Who knows what one sees underwater."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says to Maellio, "It is a cat, not a shard."

Lyreth's eyes sparkle with amusement.

You say to Taraj, "Less whining, more fishing."

Taraj gives a horrified gasp.

Maellio shrugs helplessly.

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "I shall procure a fish."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "One moment."

Kazban leaves to the down.

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "As far as I am concerned, I would not 

have been surprised if it had worked..."

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "... such as the day has been so far."

Taraj drops a fish wrapped in paper.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Goodness, next you'll be telling Me you chase

things off of your preposterously elevated pathways."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Kitty."

Taraj coughs softly.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer smiles and says to 

Maellio, "It was a good try."

Lyreth gives Taraj the once-over, eyeing him suspiciously.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I wouldn't say "chase, my Lord."

Maellio stares implacably at Taraj.

You say, "Well...the cat jumped off of the platform on its own accord!"

Taraj picks up a fish wrapped in paper.

Orventa nods her head in agreement.

You say, "I told it to be careful-."

Lyreth whispers soothing words to a silver coloured cat.

You twiddle your thumbs.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "We tried to 

warn it, yes."

Orventa blushes furiously.

Dryly, Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "I'm sure it did."

Taraj creases his brow in a frown.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "In any case!"

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "I would appreciate it, if you choose to 

continue these bizarre experiments, that you refrain from using the cats of New 

Celest."

You say, "See! I told you guys."

Off-handedly, Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "I am suddenly feeling a 

surprising kinship with this cat in regards to the inanity of the day."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Surely it cannot be a beneficial thing to any

living creature."

Kazban arrives from the down.

Kazban doffs the hood of twilit robes of the storm-caller cordially.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Would you have any suggestions, my Lord, for an 

alternate specimen?"

Lyreth's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "I have brought two trout for

our friend, Lord Lyreth."

Orventa flashes Kazban a joyous smile.

Kazban gives the corpse of a rainbow trout to Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince.

Kazban gives the corpse of a rainbow trout to Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says to Taraj, "I would not do it."

Lyreth nods solemnly.

Taraj ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

A silver coloured cat, cradled in Lyreth's arms, nibbles on a trout, shaking 

fitfully.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "It's a peace 

offering. No more feline experimentations."

Orventa nods her head sagely.

"Good!" you enthuse.

Taraj ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

You say, "Unless the experiment is 'how much do cats like to be petted'."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Perhaps Lord Elostian will entertain these 

experiments."

Orventa nods her head at you, showing her acceptance.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "But not of cats."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Elostian may do as he wishes."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "However, you have abused one of the cats of My city."

The corners of Taraj's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Thus, penance must be paid."

Lyreth narrows His eyes to thin slits.

Kazban nods his head sagely.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "My apologies, Lord."

You nudge Taraj suggestively.

Taraj grovels in the dirt.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says to you, "It is your turn."

Orventa cowers in a corner, whimpering.

Lyreth nods solemnly to you.

You say, "Me...?"

You twiddle your thumbs.

You say, "But I'm the one who took him back to Continuum to try and retrieve the cat!"

You sway back and forth.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says to you, "Guilty by association!"

Lyreth glares about Himself, upset with the world.

"Erk!" you say with a grimace.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer peeks over her wings.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer ducks back into them.

Kazban appears to puff up slightly as his entire body glows a cheerful shade of citrine yellow.

The Divine voice of Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince echoes in your head, "A haiku, dear. Surely you have not been away from Mine long enough to forget."

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says to you, "For science!"

Lyreth stares implacably at you.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "In my defence, I believe the cat has had more 

entertainment today, than at any other time in his life."

You suck thoughtfully on your teeth.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says to Taraj, "He has lost one of his lives because of you."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "But what is life, without adventure, my Lord."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says to Taraj, "Shall I even the scales, do you 

think? For science?"

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "I have oft-wondered how long a trill would 

fare on Gemini under certain circumstances."

Lyreth's eyes twinkle enchantingly.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "If it will better the knowledge of our city, I 

would gladly give my life, Lord."

You have emoted: Phoebus mouths some words to herself and furtively counts out things on her fingers.

Taraj humbly drops one knee to the ground before Lyreth, genuflecting reverently in His presence.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Ah, but Phoebus accepts her punishment with grace."

Lyreth nods His head sagely at you.

You whisper, "I'm working on it!"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I promise to discontinue the feline experiments, 

however."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Even though, much could have been gained..."

Lyreth tilts His head curiously at Taraj.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says to Taraj, "Do you have a machine that 

translates cat-speak?"

You clear your throat.

You say, "A feline thought lost/on a journey through unknown/My son is a jerk."

Lyreth beams broadly at you.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince has bestowed His divine truefavour upon you. It will last for 1 month.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "The cat was very expressive."

Kazban gazes at you as his body suddenly lights up with a cheerful, citrine 

yellow glow.

You bow respectfully to Lyreth.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Thus she pays her penance."

The corners of Maellio's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "The penance is poetry?"

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says to Kazban, "Your turn, crystalling."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "A haiku, to be specific. I only accept the 

most refined of offerings to assuage My displeasure."

Lyreth's eyes twinkle enchantingly.

Kazban nods his head at Lyreth.

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says to Lyreth, "One moment while I compose something M'lord."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Oh goodness, I may be in trouble."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Correction, more trouble."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince raises a hand, in which a crystal pocketwatch 

materialises.

Glancing at the watch disinterestedly, Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "You've one moment."

"Ok!" Taraj exclaims.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "The cat: a hero!"

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Giving much for our science."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "I will miss him much."

Lyreth wrinkles His nose in distaste.

With a flourish of his arm, Taraj bows deeply.

Taraj is ripped from your location by an unseen force.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Are there any better attempts?"

You say, "Not good enough, I suppose."

Lyreth smiles softly.

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "Terrible battle/Cat fought for hours. Come and see!/What's a sphere Trill child'?"

You sway back and forth.

Showing that He understands, Lyreth nods His head slowly.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says to Maellio, "And you?"

Orventa yawns suddenly and mightily.

Orventa sticks her tongue out and says 'Ack.'

Orventa blushes furiously.

Undergraduate Maellio Onz'Verheu says, "Impetuous Act... Consider Consequnces...Before you hurt cats."

Lyreth claps His hands together merrily.

You say, "I like that one."

Taraj tells you, "I wonder if I should go back there...."

Lyreth tilts His head and listens intently to Orventa.

Orventa coughs softly.

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "May I sing 

instead, lord?"

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer says, "Lord."

Orventa blushes furiously.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince cants His head curiously to the side.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "I was not aware those of Hallifax possessed such skills. If you so choose, feel free."

Orventa nods her head emphatically.

Taraj suddenly appears, looking bewildered.

Taraj gives a horrified gasp.

"Heh heh heh" you chuckle.

Taraj coughs softly.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says to Taraj, "If you are going to spy, you may as well think of a more appropriate haiku."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer turns to face the Cat.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Of course, my Lord."

Amenuensis Orventa Trueflight, Continuum Resource Officer sings, "So lovingly 

canst thou purr? And all this indignity. For Science, on thee! I stand and 

wonder how.. So lovingly thou canst purr! Who hath charity? This Cat. Who 

suffereth long and is kind, this Cat!"

Your eyes sparkle with amusement.

Maellio's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

Kazban gazes at Orventa as his body suddenly lights up with a cheerful, citrine yellow glow.

The corners of Taraj's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Walking through the streets/not in a giant 

crystal/is a cat's true place."

Lyreth nods His head.

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Acceptable."

Lyreth, the Sidereal Prince says, "Do not do it again."

Taraj's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

Motes of incandescent light whirl about Lyreth before dispersing, leaving naught but a faint melody hanging in the air.

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Of course."

You say, "Well! Today's been fun."

You clap your hands together merrily.

The corners of Taraj's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.

You say, "Now, what did we learn?"

Air Marshal Kazban Shavatt, Twilight Tempest says, "I learned I am terrible at haiku."

You say, "If you're going to do animal testing..."

Zephyr Taraj Skyplume says, "Cool stuff happens when you are with taraj?"

You say, "...use pigeons."

Orventa wipes the back of her hand across her head in relief as she mutters, 

"Whew."

Phoebus

Now for smaller things. 

Good Ideas:

Force Commander Incabulos Oubliette, the Indigo Eschaton says, "Stupid generators."

You pat Incabulos in a friendly manner.

Force Commander Incabulos Oubliette, the Indigo Eschaton says, "They keep coming out the wrong colour."

You sway back and forth.

You smile impishly and say, "Maybe you should stop being colourblind."

Force Commander Incabulos Oubliette, the Indigo Eschaton says, "Maybe you should stop bleeding."

A sharp pain erupts in your chest, and blood trickles out of your ear.

You bleed 58 health.

You bleed 59 health.

You say, "Probably a good idea."

firstaid

You are:

suffering 1 burst blood vessels.

(burstvessels - cured by drink health and eat sparkleberry)

* FirstAid Sending: drink health

You take a drink from a ruby vial.

The potion heals and soothes you.

* FirstAid Sending: clot

You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.

* FirstAid Sending: clot

You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.

Incabulos narrows his eyes to thin slits.

Incabulos frowns and shakes his fist angrily.

You say, "Thanks for the advice."

You grin gleefully.

Incabulos nods his head sagely.

I MISS ARTE I don't care if you don't like him I DO WAHHH:

You say, "Haha, I'd say the list of people in the city who are on prime right now is lookin' pretty good."

***********************[ THE COMMONWEALTH OF HALLIFAX ]************************

Citizen              Rank                 Position                  CT   

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Javek                Proletarian                                    On

Arte                 Mayor                Board of Directors        On

Cenydd               Proletarian                                    On

Phoebus              Freewoman            City Aide                 On

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Currently, there are 4 Citizens on this Plane and 2 on other Planes.

Arte Skyplume, Caller of Storms says, "Two thirds."

Arte Skyplume, Caller of Storms says, "Not too shabby."

You say, "You forgot already?"

Arte tilts his head curiously.

Looking downtrodden, you sadly shake your head.

You say, "Cenydd. Ours."

Comprehension flashes across Arte's face.

Arte Skyplume, Caller of Storms says, "My mind is occupied with matters of state! And international affairs. I can't be expected to remember who might be related to me."

You say, "Uh huh."

Arte Skyplume, Caller of Storms says, "Hopefully those brothers stick around."

You say, "I'm sure it will break his poor little heart that you didn't remember him."

Arte pets you ingratiatingly.

You say, "And you'll fall into a deep shame and drink yourself into a stupor, waking to find that you've carved WORST FATHER EVER into your leg."

Arte hums a happy tune.

You say, "And yes I hope they stick around too."

Arte Skyplume, Caller of Storms says, "I leave the parenting to you."

You say, "Yeah, great idea. Leave the parenting to the one who places babies into the Matrix."

I am a respectable and trusted offici- BODY PART FIGHT!:

(Ship): You say, "Augh!"

(Ship): Aithera says, "What?"

(Ship): You say, "Who left Vortex flesh at my turret?!"

(Ship): You say, "I just stepped in it."

Finger extended, Xanfinro pokes a glob of hakii flesh.

You scoop up a glob of hakii flesh.

Cloud Minder Xanfinro says, "That's disgusting."

You begin to wield a glob of hakii flesh in your right hand.

You throw a glob of hakii flesh at Xanfinro, but it does little more than startle him.

Cloud Minder Xanfinro says, "Don't TOUCH it!"   

Cloud Minder Xanfinro says, "AH!"

You say, "Now you have cooties."

You cackle hellishly.

Xanfinro begins to wield some torn muscle tendons in his right hand.

You are startled as some torn muscle tendons bounces harmlessly off you after being thrown at you by Xanfinro.

You say, "Ew ew ew."

Cloud Minder Xanfinro says, "I can throw things too."

You begin to wield a bar of golden soap in your right hand.

You throw a bar of golden soap at Xanfinro, but it does little more than startle him.

Tulemrah, riding a pure white thunderbird, arrives from the south.

A thunderclap amidst white lightning announces the entrance of a pure white thunderbird from the south.

You say, "Eat soap!"

You cough softly.

You say, "Hello Provost."

Provost Tulemrah Shevat, Tender of Breezes says to Xanfinro, "Do you need to be shown to your module?"

Tulemrah suddenly scoops up a bar of golden soap.

Tulemrah inclines her head politely to those around her.

You say, "Aww my soap."

Provost Tulemrah Shevat, Tender of Breezes says, "Whose soap?"

Cloud Minder Xanfinro says, "No, I'm just annoying the Archmage."

Tulemrah nods her head emphatically.

Tulemrah suddenly scoops up some torn muscle tendons.

"Ewwwwwwwww!" says Tulemrah in disgust.

Provost Tulemrah Shevat, Tender of Breezes says, "What happened in here?"

You say, "Nothing."

Tulemrah gives a bar of golden soap to you.

Cloud Minder Xanfinro says, "Um, body part fight?"

Tulemrah suddenly scoops up a glob of hakii flesh.

You say, "Shh no nothing."

Cloud Minder Xanfinro says, "SHE started it."

Tulemrah smiles softly.

Xanfinro points accusingly at you.

You say, "I didn't."

Cloud Minder Xanfinro says, "Yes, you did."

Tulemrah gives some torn muscle tendons to Cloud Minder Xanfinro.

Tulemrah, riding a pure white thunderbird, leaves to the south.

Spreading her rainbow wings, a pure white thunderbird soars off to the south.

You say, "There's no evidence."

Cloud Minder Xanfinro says, "I saw it. I was there."

You say, "You're unreliable."

You say, "An unreliable source."

You say, "Go lock into your module, where you will continue to be unreliable."

Cloud Minder Xanfinro says, "Oh, fine."

You dismiss Xanfinro with a wave of your hand.

Bored Club:

Ellianshia Koicei says, "Okay... another way for me to be officially bored then."

Doman shrugs helplessly.

You say, "You can join my club, the bored club. Bored people only."

You fold your wings around your body, wrapping yourself in a feathered embrace.

Ellianshia shrugs helplessly.

You say, "Of course you are allowed to be un-bored after joining. The point is mostly that you are bored at that particular time."

You nod your head at yourself.

"Ha!" Ellianshia exclaims with gusto.

Ellianshia Koicei says, "Can we entertain each-other then?"

Ellianshia's eyes sparkle with amusement.

You say, "That is one of the contradictory goals of the bored club."

Doman reaches over and ruffles Ellianshia's hair fondly.

You say, "Really, it's a misnomer."

Leta's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Sky Runner Leta says, "So does that mean that as soon as you join the club, you're not eligible to be in it?"

Ellianshia stretches languidly.

Ellianshia Koicei says, "You just have to be bored upon joining."

You say, "No, because the moment you decided to join, you were bored, and that's all that matters."

Ellianshia Koicei says, "There is no rule about being bored after you join."

Ellianshia nods her head sagely.

The corners of Leta's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

You say, "It's very complicated, yet very simple."

You say, ""Bored club" is an easier name than "varying states of amusement club"."

"Heh heh heh" Ellianshia chuckles.

You say, "Or even "It is impossible to require constant boredom because we are in a constant state of flux on a continuum of emotion club"."

You shrug helplessly.

Ellianshia chews on her lip, deep in thought.

Xyre steps out of the Matrix, trailing sparkling motes of light.

Ellianshia flaps her wings quickly and begins to hover in the air.

Sky Runner Leta says, "Well, that clears everything up."

You say, "Also it helps to get the membership requirement across. If it was named "Awesome Club" then everyone would be too excited by the prospect of it to ever be allowed to join."

Ellianshia grins mischievously at Leta.

Xyre blinks.

Xyre, Adept of the Air says, "Club?"

Leta's eyes sparkle with amusement.

The corners of your mouth turn up as you grin mischievously.

You exclaim, "Bored Club!"

Sky Runner Leta says to Xyre, "It's a long story."

Ellianshia Koicei says, "Yes.... you know... made of wood, used to smash people's heads over."

Xyre chuckles long and heartily.

Xyre nods his head emphatically.

You say, "No no, not that kind of club."

You give a trillingly melodic laugh.

Leta gives a trillingly melodic laugh.

Xyre utters a deep, rumbling laugh.

Ellianshia's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Ellianshia Koicei says, "It was a play of words."

Ellianshia shrugs helplessly.

Leta tells you, "I should probably join the lazy club while I'm at it."

You tell Sky Runner Leta, "Lazy club never got made. Never got around to it."

Leta tells you, "Funny. I thought that was the procastination club."

You tell Sky Runner Leta, "The procrastination club was submitted for club approval but never made it through the process because they kept waiting til later to fill out the last forms."

Leta tells you, "Hahaha. Good thing the bored club was motivated to complete all of the processing paperwork then, eh?"

You tell Sky Runner Leta, "Not like we had anything else to do."

Super Mystery Detectives!:

You say, "Ooh, can you help me solve a mystery?"

Shulamit tilts her head and listens intently to you.

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire says, "What's the mystery?"

You say, "Ayden's been getting anonymous love letters recently, an' I wanna find out who it is!"

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire says, "Not Ayden's mystery, is..."

Your eyes sparkle with amusement.

The corners of your mouth turn up as you grin mischievously.

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire says, "I'm already on that case."

Shulamit nods her head sagely.

You say, "Oh?"

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire says, "Ayden asked me, since he thought it might be me."

The Matrix flares and bits of energy swirl about inside, bits and pieces smashing into each other, growing larger in size before they finally are all one mass, which emerges from the Matrix as Nyla.

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire says, "It isn't."

Your eyes sparkle with amusement.

Nyla cheers wildly!

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire says, "I said it might be you."

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire says, "He said it wasn't."

You say, "It's not."

You give a trillingly melodic laugh.

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire says, "So now, we must figure it out."

Shulamit ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

You say, "Indeed."

You ponder the situation.

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire says, "Maybe it's Nyla!"

Shulamit points accusingly at Nyla.

You peer at Nyla unscrupulously.

Ensign Nyla D'cente` says, "Its me what?"

You say to Nyla, "Are you in the anonymous love letter sending business?"

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire paces around Nyla, looking at him intently.

Shulamit peers at Nyla unscrupulously.

Shulamit brandishes an athame dagger menacingly.

You say, "Changing the subject, eh?"

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire says to you, "Seems he is!"

You exclaim, "We're hardboiled detectives!"

You wave a delicate crystal staff about energetically.

Shulamit acknowledges the point with a grave nod of her head.

Ensign Nyla D'cente` says to you, "Ummm I dont like sending letters..."

Shulamit brandishes a shimmering dragonscale quill menacingly.

Shulamit slumps down dejectedly.

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire says, "Foiled again!"

You say, "But that's not answering the question!"

"Heh heh heh" Shulamit chuckles.

Ensign Nyla D'cente` says, "The answer is no."

Shulamit ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

You ponder for a moment and say "Hrm..."

You say, "Another one off the list."

Rajakumari Shulamit Lunarose, Bookbinder Extraordinaire says, "Who can we interrogate next?"

Shulamit ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

You say, "Whoever crosses our path!"

Shulamit nods her head sagely at you.

Phoebus

Oops. Also, I Miss Casilu ;n; :

Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "Are we all convened?"

Rodngar sucks thoughtfully on his teeth.

You give the world a smart salute.

You beam broadly.

Ileein nods his head emphatically.

Force Commander Ridley Skyplume, Strategian First Class says, "I imagine so."

cw

************************[ THE TERRITORIES OF HALLIFAX ]************************

Citizen              Rank                 Position                  CT   

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wuylinfe             Burgher              City Aide                 On

Anvarus              Freeman                                        On

Aithera              Commoner                                       On

Sylandra             Governor             Board of Directors        On

Phoebus              Senator              Board of Directors        On

Vadania              Freewoman                                      On

Rodngar              Commoner                                       On

Luumin               Commoner                                       On

Aldani               Commoner                                       On

Prav                 Alderman             City Minister             On

Morbo                Proletarian                                    On

Alban                Commoner                                       On

Orventa              Burghess                                       On

Ileein               Alderman             City Minister             On

Eldmos               Commoner                                       On

Tsianina             Alderwoman                                     On

Ilyssa               Gentlewoman          City Aide                 On

Ridley               Alderman                                       On

Tulemrah             Burghess             City Aide                 On

Casilu               Alderwoman           City Minister             On

*******************************************************************************

Currently, there are 20 Citizens on this Plane and 1 on other Planes.

(Hallifax): Sylandra says, "Anyone else on their way to the Matrix?"

(Hallifax): You say, "You really don't want to skip this."

(Hallifax): You say, "The suspense!"

(Board of Directors): Ileein says, "I believe we're prepared."

(Hallifax): Alban says, "I feel suspensed."

(Hallifax): Wuylinfe says, "Looks like 99% of us are here."

(Hallifax): Prav says, "Indeed."

Orventa hums a happy tune.

Ileein nods his head at Sylandra.

Nodding, Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "Very well."

Tsianina gazes thoughtfully into empty space, eyes unfocused, the air around her warping and shimmering oddly.

Sylandra clears her throat.

You lower the hood on a set of silver-trimmed viridescent robes.

Casilu removes an unsettlingly cheerful clown mask.

Anvarus sits down.

Wuylinfe raises an eyebrow at Casilu.

Orventa lowers the hood on serene great robes of albescent dragon scales.

Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "The Board of Directors of the Collective Territories of Hallifax do this day, the thirteenth of Juliary two hundred and eighty five years after the coming of Estarra, certify and resolve that the individual Prav Objevit, Castellan of Institute Security and Minister of Trade, is hereby granted sufficient access to the Matrix to induce the state known as Vernal Ascension, and in return is bound to use said state in order to achieve the maximum possible benefit for the Collective."

Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "Further, representatives of the Centre for Aeromantic Studies and the Institutional Society of Hallifax for the Improvement of Temporal Knowledge are hereby directed to engage Matrix Ascension protocols for this purpose and no other. It is so resolved."

Rodngar sucks thoughtfully on his teeth.

You whisper, "Centre for Aeromantic -Engineering-."

Casilu snickers softly to herself.

Rodngar nods his head emphatically.

(Aeromancers): Tulemrah says, "I don't know those protocols. Do you, Archmage."

Orventa claps her hands together merrily.

(Aeromancers): You say, "I'm utterly clueless."

(Board of Directors): Ileein says, "I move that the Archmage go stuff it."

(Aeromancers): You say, "Do I just kind of nudge him into the Matrix a little?"

(Aeromancers): You say, "Sylandra, help."

(Board of Directors): Casilu says, "I would like to second that motion, if I may."

(Aeromancers): Ridley says, "You could make a small show out of it with illusions."

(Aeromancers): Sylandra says, "Blame Ileein."

(Aeromancers): Sylandra says, "He wrote it."

(Casilu Solutions): You say, "ILEEIN."

(Casilu Solutions): You say, "What the hell do I do."

(Aeromancers): Ridley says, "Mutter something about code sigura pharx alpha, make it flash, shove Prav in."

(Aeromancers): Tulemrah says, "We really need to find those instruction manuals."

(Casilu Solutions): Ileein says, "You emote something, but not yet."

(Board of Directors): Sylandra says, "Archmage, it's Ileein's idea. Do as you please."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus steps forward and inclines his head politely.

(Aeromancers): Tulemrah says, "Just copy him, but add some wind in."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Thank you, Governor. Preparations are beginning to execute that directive."

(Aeromancers): You say, "Got it. Wind."

Sylandra nods her head at Ileein.

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Before I do so, however, allow me to expound upon the situation, if I may?"

Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "By all means, Magnificus."

(Aeromancers): You say, "The city will be none the wiser that we're all completely clueless and had no heads up that I should have -prepared- something -fancy-."

(Casilu Solutions): Rodngar says, "Groan."

(Casilu Solutions): Casilu says, "Watch as we all grow old and die."

(Casilu Solutions): Ileein says, "*drones*."

(Casilu Solutions): Sylandra says, "Haha."

Turning to face the assemblage, Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Some of you may have been present when other cities have raised Vernal Ascendants."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Most organizations, when considering candidates for Ascension, include such unquantifiable traits as 'purity' and 'honor' and whatnot."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Hallifax, however, does not resort to such tactics. When the Board considered the panel of candidates, it considered based on one thing: pragmatism."

Tulemrah smiles softly.

You give the world a thumbs up.

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "The question that faced the Board was this. Who, amongst those who have proven sufficient dedication to the Collective to be deemed eligible, would bring the largest possible benefit to the Collective?"

(Casilu Solutions): Rika says, "At least you guys didn't waste 2 mil power."  <-- we will come back to this

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "It has been an exhaustive process, but the Board at last reached its conclusion based upon pragmatism. Castellan Objevit is both an accomplished scientist and a capable combatant."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Not for us the Talkans of the world. Let it be known that when Hallifax raises an Ascendant, Hallifax looks for -quality-."

Sylandra gives a trillingly melodic laugh.

Sylandra coughs softly.

Tulemrah nods her head sagely.

Prav blushes furiously.

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Therefore, with this in mind, the Institutional Society is pleased to initiate Matrix Ascension protocols, at the request of the Board."

The body of Temporal Primus Arel Shevat, Voice of the Enigma appears in a flash and his soul descends to fill it, causing the previously expressionless face to fill with emotion.

You grin mischievously at Arel.

You whisper to Arel, "You're just in time."

Prav gives Arel a respectful salute.

Junior Fellow Rodngar Naresni says to Arel, "Wonderful timing, Primus."

Sylandra gives a trillingly melodic laugh.

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus withdraws a ridiculously complex crystalline device from his satchel-- all whirling crystal conduits and blinking panels-- and places it against the Matrix's outer surface. He taps at one of the panels for a moment, causing a deep, vibrant hum to begin resonating around the nexus.

Tulemrah inclines her head politely to Arel.

Tsianina inclines her head politely to Arel.

Arel tilts his head curiously.

Eldmos inclines his head politely to Arel.

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus tilts his head and taps at the device once or twice more before nodding and stepping back.

Inclining her head, Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says to you, "Archmage, would you like to initiate the Centre's protocols?"

You nod your head at Sylandra.

You say, "Certainly."

You have emoted: Phoebus steps forward with a cough, adjusting the collar of her robes anxiously.

Sylandra's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Entirely stonefaced, you say, "No one told me I should have prepared anything."

You say, "That said."

Sylandra gives a trillingly melodic laugh.

You have emoted: Phoebus places her hand within a hair's breadth of the Matrix's surface, a powerful wind surging into the room from all directions and engulfing the nexus of power within a stunningly intense tornado that seems to have a life of its own. She steps back with a nod, signaling the ok to proceed.

Nodding, Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "Then we may proceed."

You say, "A lesson in pragmatism, from the Archmage."

Sylandra grins mischievously at you.

Arel takes a deep breath as the crystal surface of his face softens and shifts in colour, a muted glow appearing within.

Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale turns to Prav and regards him evenly.

Prav purses his lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as he carefully gathers his thoughts.

In an even tone, Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says to Prav, "Prav Objevit. Do you so pledge yourself to service for the Collective, and are you prepared to take on the responsibilities associated with your Ascension?"

Dr. Prav Objevit, the Blade of Twilight says to Sylandra, "I do and am prepared to take on any and all responsibilities in service to the Collective."

Smiling faintly, Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "Very well. Then with the full approval of the Board, I welcome you as the first Vernal Ascendant of Hallifax."

The Matrix darkens slightly as its core begins to dim, its velocity slowed.

You glance askance.

With a faint smile, Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "The Board and the Assembly of Peers."

Lawliet peers about herself unscrupulously.

You say, "Was that it?"

Lawliet Letara, The Duality says, "It didn't take?"

You give a trillingly melodic laugh.

Prav peers about himself unscrupulously.

powerlog summary

-[Player]----------------------[Added]----[Taken]------------------[Net]--

 Ilyssa                            255          0                     255

 Tsianina                           92          0                      92

 Sholain                            23          0                      23

 Wuylinfe                           10          0                      10

 Ridley                              0         36                     -36

 Prav                               10         78                     -68

 Sylandra                            0    2000000                -2000000

Total Added: 390 power.

Total Taken: 2000114 power.

Total Net: -1999724 power.

(Casilu Solutions): Sylandra says, "You appear to have caused an untrapped error in the code. Please don't execute this command again right now."

Chancellor Casilu says, "The Matrix rejects him."

Prav slumps down dejectedly.

Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "Apparently there is an error of sorts."

You stroke Prav's head in consolation.

Sylandra's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Ridley glances askance.

Lawliet peers at Prav unscrupulously.

Arel raises the Sceptre of Temporal Alteration overhead with a ceremonial flourish, concluding the guild rite.

Junior Fellow Rodngar Naresni says, "Recheck the protocols."

Sky Runner Alban L'Eternae says, "Looks like it must be Alban instead."

Temporal Primus Arel Shevat, Voice of the Enigma says, "Yay."

Luumin raises an eyebrow questioningly.

Chancellor Casilu says, "Clearly we should move to Ridley instead."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Hmm."

Force Commander Ridley Skyplume, Strategian First Class says to Prav, "You failed the test, huh."

Provost Tulemrah Shevat, Tender of Breezes says to Ileein, "Fiddle with your thing."

Lawliet Letara, The Duality sticks out her tongue and says, "No, the power was drained."

Dr. Prav Objevit, the Blade of Twilight says, "Obviously this is because Arel didn't do the pushing."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Perhaps we failed to remove -all- of the safeguards keeping the Castellan from being vaporized instantly."

Force Commander Ridley Skyplume, Strategian First Class says, "Yes. Something must be wrong with the science."

Junior Fellow Rodngar Naresni says, ".. Oh no."

Dr. Prav Objevit, the Blade of Twilight says, "I warned them, Primus."

Chancellor Casilu says to Tulemrah, "He really shouldn't do that in public."

Squire Akui, of the Armies of Light says, "Your bards and monks need to grant permission."

Akui nods her head emphatically.

You burst into a fit of giggles, ending with an abrupt and surprising snort.

Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale laughingly says, "Well then."

Force Commander Ridley Skyplume, Strategian First Class says, "Oh, right."

You clap your hands together merrily.

Temporal Primus Arel Shevat, Voice of the Enigma says, "See, I told you I should actually push him in."

Force Commander Ridley Skyplume, Strategian First Class says, "We're down two million power too."

You say, "I love it."

With a wistful look on his face, Prav touches the Matrix.

Ridley snickers softly to himself.

Junior Fellow Rodngar Naresni says to Akui, "Very funny."

Sylandra gives a trillingly melodic laugh.

Amanuensis Orventa Trueflight-Onz'Verheu, C.R.O. smiles impishly and says, "Maybe we could put him in a sphere?"

Sky Runner Alban L'Eternae says to Prav, "Do you not feel overwhelming amounts of power yet?"

You say, "'Sorry, we do not give refunds of power for errors.'"

Junior Fellow Eldmos, BTS says, "There there, Castellan. There is always next time to be disintegrated."

Chancellor Casilu says to Orventa, "He is not a cat."

Prav ponders the situation.

Tsianina ponders Prav thoughtfully, looking him up and down.

Dr. Prav Objevit, the Blade of Twilight says, "Most strange."

Amanuensis Orventa Trueflight-Onz'Verheu, C.R.O. says to Casilu, "Oh, I know."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus places the horrifyingly complicated device back onto the Matrix and begins altering protocols with a frown.

Lawliet peers about herself unscrupulously.

Lawliet Letara, The Duality says, "Whack it?"

Amanuensis Orventa Trueflight-Onz'Verheu, C.R.O. says to Casilu, "Perhaps Continuum would be more direct."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Percussive maintainence is a last resort."

With a wistful look on his face, Ileein touches the Matrix.

Lawliet's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Briskly, Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "Well. This will eventually be handled, anyhow."

Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says to Prav, "Don't cry just yet, Castellan."

Prav is ripped from your location by an unseen force.

Tsianina nods her head sagely at Sylandra.

Sylandra is ripped from your location by an unseen force.

Luumin peers about himself unscrupulously.

Alban gives a horrified gasp.

Amanuensis Orventa Trueflight-Onz'Verheu, C.R.O. lets out a startled "Meep!"

Lawliet peers about herself unscrupulously.

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Because I'm fairly sure if I kick the Matrix there will be an e-- well, there you are."

Junior Fellow Rodngar Naresni says, ".. Uhm."

Casilu gives a trillingly melodic laugh.

You exclaim, "She's run off with the power!"

Sky Runner Alban L'Eternae searches for a place to hide.

Ilyssa's eyes sparkle with amusement.

The corners of your mouth turn up as you grin mischievously.

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Congratulations, all, I have removed the safeguards preventing the Castellan -and- the Governor from being vaporized."

Chancellor Casilu says, "They're going to elope with their ill-gotten gains."

Junior Fellow Vadania Valtyros, Master of Temporal Science says, "I knew it was too good to be true."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "We will be holding elections for both shortly."

Luumin rolls on the floor, laughing.

Ilyssa gives a trillingly melodic laugh.

You say, "This is the best ascension ever."

Lady Tsianina Skyplume, Dr. of Astro. Phil. says to Ileein, "Well done, Magnificus. I shall look forward to reading your report."

Lawliet nods her head in agreement.

Sky Runner Kohatil says, "I...am somehow gathering that this isn't 'normal'."

Rodngar sucks thoughtfully on his teeth.

Junior Fellow Vadania Valtyros, Master of Temporal Science says to Kohatil, "It is for Hallifax."

You say to Kohatil, "Not in the least."

Wuylinfe chews on his lip, deep in thought.

Junior Fellow Rodngar Naresni says, "We should consider a different method, perhaps.."

Amanuensis Orventa Trueflight-Onz'Verheu, C.R.O. says, "A lottery?"

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Nonsense, two million power is nothing in the quest for scientific dominance."

Chancellor Casilu says, "Klacktu varakta niktu."

Casilu peers about herself unscrupulously.

Chancellor Casilu says, "Hrm, didn't work."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "And now to turn this strange new technique into a weapon. Chancellor, that's your field, isn't it?"

Junior Fellow Rodngar Naresni says to Ileein, "Of course. If nothing else, this has proven that it only costs one million power to utterly vaporize somebody."

Rodngar nods his head at Ileein.

Chancellor Casilu says, "Of course, now to try to ascend all of Gaudiguch."

Junior Fellow Rodngar Naresni says, "Terrific discovery, Magnificus."

Sky Runner Kohatil says to Ileein, "Really? i was under the impression that it was around roughly two million things."

Lawliet Letara, The Duality says, "I thought turning everything and everything into a weapon was my area?"

Lawliet Letara, The Duality says, "Everything and anything, rather."

You say, "It was two."

Provost Tulemrah Shevat, Tender of Breezes says, "It was two million."

Chancellor Casilu says to Lawliet, "I have milk hammers."

Prav suddenly appears, looking bewildered.

Sylandra suddenly appears, looking bewildered.

You say, "Two million."

"Heh heh heh" Prav chuckles.

Lady Tsianina Skyplume, Dr. of Astro. Phil. says to Kohatil, "But two subjects were vaporized."

Junior Fellow Rodngar Naresni says to you, "One million apiece, obviously."

Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "We will be doing this in two months time."

"Awwwww!" you say.

Tulemrah peers at Prav unscrupulously.

Lawliet Letara, The Duality sticks out her tongue and says to Casilu, "I have mind exploders."

Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "And there will be a refund at that point."

Lawliet gives Prav the once-over, eyeing him suspiciously.

You say, "Why the wait?"

Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "Because right now, the Powers that Be cannot handle it."

Lawliet Letara, The Duality says to Casilu, "That's a waste, though."

Provost Tulemrah Shevat, Tender of Breezes says, "So... We broke it?"

Lady Tsianina Skyplume, Dr. of Astro. Phil. says, "Ah, a reweaving takes some time, I suppose."

Lawliet Letara, The Duality says, "Prav broke it."

Lady Sylandra Skyplume, the Morning Gale says, "For now. It will be fixed in two months."

Orventa strokes the Matrix's head in consolation.

Junior Fellow Luumin Shevat, M.TS says, "Are you surprised at that?"

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "I'll begin filing paperwork for a temporal readjustment."

You raise the Medallion of the Four Winds overhead with a ceremonial flourish, concluding your guild rite.

Your karma rises in response to your deeds.

Your spirits are uplifted by the rite, and you feel that you have learned something.

Junior Fellow Eldmos, BTS says to Prav, "So you broke not only the Matriz, but the Tapestry."

Force Commander Ridley Skyplume, Strategian First Class says, "Well, this is silly."

Squire Akui, of the Armies of Light says, "Just make it spin the other direction."

Akui nods her head emphatically.

You say, "There, that's your consolation prize, Aeromancers."

Prav utters a deep, rumbling laugh.

Ilyssa's eyes sparkle with amusement at Akui.

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "I wouldn't be surprised if I was finished by the time the Tapestry has been given a thorough going-over."

Junior Fellow Rodngar Naresni says to Ileein, "How precisely do we file paperwork to submit a grievance towards the Matrix?"

Rodngar gives Ileein the once-over, eyeing him suspiciously.

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says to Rodngar, "Very carefully."

Junior Fellow Rodngar Naresni says, "Obviously."

Lady Tsianina Skyplume, Dr. of Astro. Phil. says to Sylandra, "If it's to be in two months it should be near to the turning of a new year."

(Aeromancers): Alban says, "This must be what happens when we make up protocols."

(Aeromancers): Ridley says, "Nope. Science was wrong, nothing more to it."

(Aeromancers): Ridley says, "Institute's fault."

(Aeromancers): Alban (from the Aetherways) says, "Ah."

(Aeromancers): Alban (from the Aetherways) says, "Agreed."

Daraius

The indignity of it all. Young Daraius could not have handled any of this. 

Phoebus

I don't seem to have many more in here that I feel are worth posting, but this one made me sad. That dummy should have listened to his wife more. =((

You say to Arte, "I need to talk to you."

Arte tilts his head and listens intently.

2010/08/23 18:07:56 - Arte declared Nyxaliel to be a formal enemy.

Reason: Intending to influence Dairuchi our from under the control of the Collective, assuming rather generously that she has not already actually committed the act.

2010/08/23 18:07:59 - Arte > Minister Ileein contested whether this enemy status was lawful. I submit that it is lawful under the following logic: I say so, and I speak with the weight of the Board of Directors, which is the final arbiter of all matters within the Collective.

You say, "You said that you spoke with the weight of the Board of Directors."

You say, "But you did not ask me what I thought."

You say, "You just assumed that I would agree with your decision."

You say, "In the future? Don't do that. Ever again."

Captain Arte Skyplume says, "Ah, not exactly."

"Oh?" you exclaim quizzically.

Captain Arte Skyplume says, "I didn't mean that the whole Board approved of it."

Captain Arte Skyplume says, "I meant that I approved of it, and I am on the Board, and therefore the decision may only be questioned by or through another member of the Board."

You say, "And that somehow makes it better? You cannot do things because you say so."

Captain Arte Skyplume says, "Every single decision can't sit and wait for a full Board vote. Certainly not every enemy status."

You say, "I understand that. But the way you worded it..."

You say, "The only reason I'm not even more upset is because I know you personally."

You say, "You need to think about what you say, Arte."

Captain Arte Skyplume says, "I didn't want to leave any wiggle room. What the Seren did is essentially, ask everyone of authority that they could find to reverse the enemy status, until they found one who was willing to do it."

You say, "But technically she did not break a law."

Captain Arte Skyplume says, "One might question my authority to make such decrees, but Ileein's simply throwing the status aside was unquestionably out of line."

You say, "He should not have done so, yes. But your response could have been worded much better. The way that you put it right now, it makes people question you."

You say, "You have to think of these things, or it will cause unneeded problems within the Collective."

Captain Arte Skyplume says, "Ileein is a Researcher through and through. He understands matters in the black-and-white terms which science demands. This is an advantage within his field, but it cannot be applied so strongly elsewhere... say, in politics."

You say, "Here's something about politics -you- need to understand: the way you say things is extremely important."

You say, "Telling the city you do something because 'you say so'...this is not something that sits well."

You say, "It insults the city and makes you seem like you don't care about the law."

You say, "I know you, and I know that wasn't your intention. But not everyone has that luxury."

Showing that he understands, Arte nods his head slowly.

Captain Arte Skyplume says, "Your concerns are valid, and I know I can have a big mouth."

You shyly reach out and take Arte by the hand.

You say, "I love you, dear, and I just don't want you to sabotage yourself because your mouth gets ahead of your brain."

Arte smiles softly at you.

Captain Arte Skyplume says, "Well, I'm glad I have you keeping an eye on me."

You say, "I can only do so much, though."

You give Arte a compassionate hug.

Sylandra

MEMORYYY, ALL ALONE IN THE MOONLIGHT~

Oh man. Cats in spheres, VAs refusing to be ascended. Good times. Now I need to sift through my old logs.

Xanward

This was glorious to read

Gabriella

I have quite a few old ones - and some very recent new ones - that I could put in the scrolls... I recall a certain storyline involving Nocht and Maylea and me that I haven't finished posting yet... >.>

It just takes so long to clean them up!

BTW, @Phoebus - that procrastination club? I'm totally on to it.