Vin_Da_DM: Previously on Warriors of Destiny: The group learned that Claron�s sister Clarice was on the desert planet Krinsarr in a city called Halos. The group was then flown back to their ship by Bahamut. There they found Alexei finishing up repairs on Ettik.
Vin_Da_DM: Telling Alexei their destination he noted that Krinsarr was territory of a race called the Serryn and that the journey would take several days. A stop at a Serryn Border Station would also be involved, as Alexei told the Warriors the Serryn were not particularly friendly.
Vin_Da_DM: A day has passed since the Ettik and her passengers have entered hyperspace. The engine thrum and Ettik�s faint hum drift in the air aboard the ship. A quick and small jolt marks the ship�s exit from hyperspace, flashing colors fading away as the Ettik glides into star filled space.
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Vin_Da_DM: Alexei�s voice crackles over the coms, �We have exited hyperspace and are approaching the Serryn Border Station.�
^Vincent^ jumps up then looks around.
^Vincent^: �Did I pass out again?�Damn vodka!�
^Lilly^ wanders around the ship running her hands against the walls. �Nice to see you again, Ettik.� She overhears Alexei over the coms and smiles.
Tabris: Yawning lightly Tabris adjusts himself as he leans against the wall, sitting on the bed.
Luna_Faline turns around in the shower feeling like someone is there, then realizes it�s just a distant and fading memory.
^Vincent^ meanders to the galley.
Vin_Da_DM: Lilly finds the walls are faintly warm to the touch.
Claron: �I walked all over this ship trying to find Tewyn last night. I have no clue where he was or if I just kept missing him. He must have found one helluva a good hiding place, Tab.�
^Lilly^ arrives at the galley and peaks in seeing Vincent, she stops for a minute, �Glad to be back?�
^Vincent^ grabs something to eat looks over his shoulder at Lilly, �Hey, runt,� then sits and eats.
Luna_Faline turns off the water and reaches for a towel. Drying off I check to see if my cloak is dry. I run my fingers thru my mane, fluffing it up.
Vin_Da_DM: The coms crackle again as a different voice speaks, sounding both stern and commanding, �Alien vessel approach docking port three for inspection and quarantine. All passengers and crew will be expected to be present and will be allowed public access to the station during the inspection.�
^Vincent^: �Woohoo, some more annoying people.�
Luna_Faline polishes my amulet and puts it back around my neck then checks my sai as I head toward the galley.
^Lilly^ meanders in and picks up an apple and sticking it in her mouth as she sits across from him. �Having fun traveling with us yet?�
Tabris: �That or he�s figured out how to lock his cabin door,� Tabris motions to the small device next to the doorway.
Claron: �Great! Hopefully I can catch Tewyn then. I really need to tell him what we have learned.�
^Vincent^: �Fun?!� Shakes his head then continues eating.
Luna_Faline enters the galley and quickly orders a plate of tuna steaks and a glass of cream. I move to the table and begin eating.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse enters the galley quietly and nods to both Vincent, Luna and Lilly. �Looks like we�re getting searched at this station��
Claron: �Well!! I didn�t even attempt to barge in on him.�
^Vincent^: �Sounds like fun.�
^Lilly^ eyes him and nods taking another bite, �Yup, fun.� Waves at the rest of the crew and smiles at Eclipse as they all meander in.
Tabris: �Who knows. I�m not sure if he wants to be alone or not,� Tabris slides off the bed and stands, �I�m not very good at understanding anybody but you.�
Vin_Da_DM: Ettik turns and you hear the soft firing of the engines as you approach the large black station shaped liked a ring with spikes protruding out of it. Several of the spikes are larger than the rest and have ships docked at them
^Vincent^ stands, then cleans his plate.
Luna_Faline: �Well, let�s see if we can get off this one with out a fight,� I mumble between bites.
Claron smiles at Tabris, �I sure am thankful that you at least do understand me. Maybe I should try his room again?�
Vin_Da_DM: �Assuming nobody is carrying any illegal goods or diseases we should be okay. Obtaining a pass into Serryn space is the hard part,� Alexei speaks up as he walks into the galley, sipping on a mug.
Tabris: �It�s worth a try. Want me to come with you?� Walking over to the door Tabris looks at Claron with slight concern.
Luna_Faline: �Yes, but we seem to attract the wrong kind of attention every where we go. Whether we want it or not��
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse looks at Alexei and shrugs, �I don�t know about the others, but I can�t get diseases.�
Claron: �If you like, Tab,� as I head for the cabin door.
^Vincent^: Illegal, ummm, such as?�
Luna_Faline: �Alexei, have you seen any sign of Tewyn since he was brought back on board?�
Vin_Da_DM: �Hard to say. The list changes frequently,� Alexei moves over the center isle and pours some more liquid from a silver flask into his cup, �I haven�t. Is something wrong?�
Claron exits their cabin, turns to see if Tabris has decided to follow her.
Luna_Faline: �I hope not. Just curious.� I sigh as I pick up my glass.
Tabris: Smiling Tabris bounces out into the hallway after Claron, giving her a big bear hug. �I�d love to, Babe.�
^Vincent^ walks away from the group then stands leaning on the wall eyeing and studying them.
Claron: �I�m glad...could use the moral support.� Kisses Tabris, then locks her arm in his and heads towards Tewyn�s cabin.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse turns his gaze to Vincent for a moment then looks back to the group, �Well, if they want us all present, we�d better find him.�
Claron takes a deep breath as they approach Tewyn�s door, glancing at Tabris she knocks on the cabin door.
Vin_Da_DM: �We�re on auto-dock, so it should be a few minutes until we�re in position,� Taking a long drink from his cup Alexei heads for the lift, �You�ll probably want to look around the station. These inspections can take up to a solar day.�
Luna_Faline shakes my head, �They like to take their time around here?�
Tewyn: �Yea, who is it?�
^Vincent^ sits at the table then leans back.
Vin_Da_DM: �They like to be very sure,� Alexei looks at Luna with his one visible eye before entering the lift.
Claron: �Claron and Tabris. We would like to speak with you before we all have to be present for the inspection.�
Tewyn: �Okay, if that�s what you want.�
Tabris: �I hope this is a good idea,� Tabris whispers into Claron�s ear as he waits beside her in the hall.
Luna_Faline sneaks my tail around the chair leg, then yanks it hard. Causing Vincent�s chair to tumble over backwards.
^Lilly^ covers her mouth giggling.
Vin_Da_DM: Sitting on the tabletop Eclipse chuckles lightly at Vincent, then looks at Lilly, �So, how�s the food?�
Claron: �I can�t make the same mistake twice...he has to be told,� whispers back to Tabris as she opens the cabin door and enters Tewyn�s room.
^Lilly^: �Pretty good��
^Vincent^ falls to his ass then looks at Luna with a grin, �Good one, kitty,� grabs the chair then sits, looks at Lilly then Luna. �I�ll get you my pretty and yer lil kitty, too.�
^Lilly^ giggles harder. �Bring it!� Sticks out her tongue.
Vin_Da_DM: Nodding quietly Eclipse hops off the table and walks over to the window, looking out at the station.
Luna_Faline chuckles, �Yeah, yeah, yeah.�
^Vincent^ shakes his head then starts to lean but stops eyeing Luna.
Tewyn looks up from checking the scar on his stomach.
Vin_Da_DM: The soft clang of docking can be heard moments before the com crackles to life again, �All right, we�re docked. Sorting things out with the station before inspection. Hang tight, guys.� Alexei states.
Luna_Faline watches Vincent then laughs again, �A joke is never as funny the second time.�
Claron stands there looking at Tewyn for a second. �Tewyn, I am not going to beat about the bush...when we met Kimahri�he told me some startling news...about Clarice...Or at least the description of the woman he spoke to me about certainly fits her.�
Tewyn: �Okay.�
Tabris: Crossing his arms Tabris leans on the doorframe and watches both Claron and Tewyn talk.
^Vincent^ stands up then walks past lily and Luna and rips out a silently deadly one, then walks out laughing.
Vin_Da_DM: �What is that smell?� Eclipse turns from his place at the window at looks at Luna and Lilly.
^Lilly^ glares at Vincent. �The raunchiness that just left.�
Claron: �If he is correct, she is alive! I, myself, will have to see it to believe it. He showed me where we would find her�that is why we are coming to this territory.�
Luna_Faline sniffs the scent, �That was Vincent. Rotten to the last vapor.�
Tewyn stands putting his shirt on. �That�s good�if you say so�but she is dead.� walking out the door.
Vin_Da_DM: �I see...I forgot that humanoids could be so smelly,� Eclipse scrunches his face as he walks toward the lift.
^Lilly^: �Alright.� Wipes her face and hands with a napkin and smiles. �Time to go change, need a few things before we head off, catch you guys later.�
Luna_Faline shrugs, �They think �WE� mark our territory, they are much worse.�
^Vincent^ makes his way to the lift.
Tabris looks at Tewyn as he leaves the room then looks back at Claron. �Well...that went well��
^Lilly^ wanders out of the galley towards her room and looks around. Sitting on her bed she sighs. �If only we could have a few days to relax, would love to catch up on some rest...and dreams.� Laying back on her bed, she smiles as she closes her eyes.
Luna_Faline finishes eating then places the dishes in the receptacle and heads toward the lift as well.
Claron: �I�I�� stops as Tewyn�s brushes past her and out the door. Following him out of the room shaking her head. �God, he�s like me...stubborn...thick headed...and one of the hardest people to try and talk with! I will never understand what Clarice saw in him,� glancing over at Tabris.
Vin_Da_DM: As Lilly closes her eyes she feels a warm touch in her mind, almost as if something was touching her soul.
Tewyn ears twitch and calls back, �That�s cause you were not her.�
^Lilly^ eyes dart open and she begins panting, looking around the room��What the HELL was that?�
Vin_Da_DM: Lilly�s room is completely empty.
Tabris: �Probably the same thing I saw in her sister,� Tabris grins at Claron before kissing her deeply.
^Lilly^ laying back down she closes her eyes again, this time letting her eyes dart around the room before they drift shut.
Vin_Da_DM: The coms springs to life again, the gruff commanding voice again, �Inspection team is on the way to your ship. All passengers and crew will report to the airlock or actions will be taken.�
Luna_Faline leaves the lift and moves to wait at the airlock.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse idly follows behind Luna glancing around as they walk, �So time for the inspection.�
^Lilly^: At the sound of the gruff voice over the com, Lilly sits up and wanders to the airlock where the others have already assembled. The whole way thoughts of the warm feeling filled her head as she tried to think of what or who it could be.
Claron moans softly, losing her herself in Tabris� kiss��I dunno, Tewyn doesn�t have much use for me. And next time, kiss me before I blurt out something like that within his hearing range,� jokingly replies.
Tabris: �I�ll try to remember,� Tabris smirks then holds Claron�s hand, �We�d better get going. Mr. Grumpy doesn�t sound very happy right now.�
Luna_Faline: �Yes, seems so,� I purr softly to Eclipse, �Wonder what we will find on the station?�
^Vincent^ sees the airlock then stands there and waits leaning with one foot on the wall.
Vin_Da_DM: Alexei walks up to the rest of the group and passes them, standing at the airlock controls, �God I hope they don�t find anything��
Claron: �Yes, you are right...let�s go,� allowing Tabris to the lead the way.
Vin_Da_DM: Several sets of heavy footsteps stop at the airlock, hearing this Alexei cycles the airlock and watches it open.
^Vincent^ looks at the airlock door.
Vin_Da_DM: Several burly humanoid dogs in armor with scanners and big guns slung across their backs flank to either side of a casually dressed one. He stares at the group with his left eye, his right covered by an eye patch.
Luna_Faline stands back to allow the inspectors to pass.
^Vincent^ chuckles to himself then shakes his head trying to hold in a comment bout pirate dogs.
^Lilly^ moves out of the way watching the inspectors approach the group.
Vin_Da_DM: �I am Gau, Chief Inspector. Is this all of the ship�s passengers?� Gau narrows his gaze at Vincent for a moment before looking at Alexei.
Vin_Da_DM: Alexei turns his head and looks over the group.
Vincent^ looks at Gau then shakes his head and bites his lip.
Claron stands quietly beside Tabris looking at these humanoid dogs.
Tabris: �I hope they�re just going to use the scanners,� Tabris whispers to Claron, looking at the guards.
Tewyn walks around the corner, �Well, well, a talking rover.�
^Lilly^ steps on Vincent�s toes unnoticed. And tries not to laugh.
Vin_Da_DM: �Yup, that�s everyone Inspector,� Alexei nods to Gau before sighing softly.
Claron tries not to laugh, but can�t hide the smile that crosses her lips at Tewyn�s comment.
^Vincent^: �Oww,� looks at Lilly though.
Vin_Da_DM: �Very well. Everyone except the pilot please exit and head down the hall. Report your name and race to the agent there and you will receive your public access passes.�
Vin_Da_DM: Gau turns to the guards to either side and motions at them. They activate their scanners and scan the group.
^Lilly^ continues to watch Gau innocently. Moves forward towards the guards sighing. �I hate inspections, I hate inspections,� she mumbles to herself.
^Vincent^ looks at Gau then walks a bit and burst out laughing on accident.
Luna_Faline exits the ship after being scanned wondering what race I should tell them I am.
Vin_Da_DM: Alexei looks at the group then heads off down the hall, �What section of the ship would you like to scan first?�
Vin_Da_DM: Gau huffs at the group before following Alexei and disappearing from sight and sound. The guards finish scanning and jog after Gau.
Claron waits for them to finish scanning her and Tabris before she follows the others off the ship.
Vin_Da_DM: �Well, just down the hall he said,� Eclipse steps off the ship after Luna and looks around.
Luna_Faline: �Yes, how do we explain ourselves? I have been many things as have you,� I whisper to Eclipse.
^Vincent^ looks around as he walks.
Vin_Da_DM: The hall is fairly simple, a small booth is set into the wall next to a set of double doors. A humanoid-wolf looks up at you from a book and waits.
^Vincent^ looks at the group, �Umm, Ladies first.�
Vin_Da_DM: �I know...just let me handle this,� Eclipse looks at Luna with a small nod before approaching the booth.
Claron and Tabris stand waiting in line to take their turn...�Fine, Ladies first,� walks up to the humanoid wolf�Claron Nuffing DuVallis, Human.
^Lilly^ walks behind Luna and glances at Vincent as she walks by. �What�s wrong, �fraid?�
^Vincent^: �Just don�t want to laugh.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Passengers of the Ettik. Please give me full name and race. Afterwards I will issue the access passes.� The wolf smiles lightly punching keys on a computer terminal.
Luna_Faline waits for Eclipse to say something.
Vin_Da_DM: The wolf nods to Claron, typing in on her keyboard. �Next.�
Claron moves out of the way , then turns to wait and watch the others.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse looks at Luna then approaches the window. Looking at the wolf he spouts out a sentence in an unintelligible language. The wolf pauses, glances at Luna then nods while typing, �Next.�
Luna_Faline raises a brow at Eclipse as I move past the window.
Claron wonders what Eclipse said to the wolf.
^Vincent^ moves to the window, looks at wolf, �Vincent Sanos, Demon.�
^Lilly^ walks up to the window and eyes the wolf. �Lilly Cutterdale, Halfling,�
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse leans in next to Luna and whispers, �To cover the race issue...I told her you and I were mates.� Eclipse eyes Luna for a moment, �A certain race I met uses the same name for both partners.�
^Lilly^ eyes the group. �Just because I said it, doesn�t give you the right to call me a halfling.� Glares at them to emphasize her point.
Luna_Faline bows my head as I listen to Eclipse, then raises my hood pulling it closer to hide my reaction.
Vin_Da_DM: The wolf nods to both Lilly and Vincent while typing, she eyes Tabris as he approaches, �Tabris DuVallis, Human.�
^Vincent^ walks past. �That was easy.�
Vin_Da_DM: �They won�t ask questions,� Eclipse looks at Luna then looks away.
Vin_Da_DM: Glancing at Tewyn the wolf �looks� at him, �You�re the last one?�
Tewyn: �Tewyn�well, I�m sure you see what I am.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Yes...right.� Typing the wolf shakes her head then grabs several red plastic cards and hands then to Tewyn. �Access passes for your group. Please obey station regulations posted at security terminals and have a pleasant stay.�
Claron locks her fingers in Tabris hand as he stands next to her.
Luna_Faline leans my head closer to Eclipse, �And in that race are the females submissive or equal to the males?� I whisper.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse looks at Luna closely, �Matriarchal society. Females do not speak with outsiders because of their station,� Eclipse smiles at Luna.
Tewyn takes the cards and starts handing them out, �Well, these are for all of you.� Walks down the hall.
Luna_Faline smiles at Eclipse then stands a bit taller.
^Lilly^ takes her pass and smiles. �Thanks.� Turns to the group. �So, now what?�
Claron takes the card from Tewyn, �Thanks.�
^Vincent^ looks at his pass.
Vin_Da_DM: �Take the double doors to get to the public section. It is the first three levels of the ring.� The wolf motions to the doors before going back to reading.
Luna_Faline takes the pass with a brief nod to Tewyn. I then move toward the doors.
^Vincent^ walks to the double doors.
Vin_Da_DM: The access pass is a red plastic card the size of a credit card. Several barcodes are on it and it says �Access: Public� in about ten languages.
Claron glances at the double doors, �Well, lets go see what this place looks like,� leading Tabris down the hall to the double doors.
Vin_Da_DM: The double doors open as the group approaches connecting to a semi-busy chamber. It is three story with a section cut into the middle with views down the lower floors.
^Lilly^ follows Claron and Tabris through the doors and look around taking in the area.
Luna_Faline folds my arms, tucking my paws into my sleeves. I pause to look around for a moment. �Well, where to guys?�
^Vincent^ steps thru the doors. �Now, where is the bar?�
Vin_Da_DM: The three stories are half-busy with shops and traders. The bottom floor appears to be a restaurant with many tables full. About every twenty feet is a guard standing next to a circular computer terminal that says �Security� in neon letters.
Vin_Da_DM: �Well, m�lady. I shall go wherever you go,� Eclipse nudges Luna as a guard walks past.
Luna_Faline turns and begins moving along the path looking in each shop as I pass.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse follows behind Luna, looking like a dutiful servant.
Tabris: �Where to Claron?� Tabris looks around then down the railing at the other two levels.
^Vincent^ walks around trying to find a bar.
Claron looks around, notices the security places�wishes they could just go ahead to Krinsarr.
Vin_Da_DM: Vincent hears the clinking glass and music from the bar on the lower floor.
^Lilly^ watches Luna and Eclipse venture off and wanders too look around. Passing by buildings glancing around.
Claron: �Anywhere, I don�t care.�
Vin_Da_DM: Both Lilly and Luna find that most of the stores are selling odds and ends. Lilly feels the warm touch on her mind again, coming from a floor down.
^Vincent^: �OHHH! I hear bar noises!!� Makes his way to it.
^Lilly^ stops mid-pace and looks around. �Not that again�� Trying to focus she looks down under her, where it seems to be coming from. �Alright, what�s under here��
Vin_Da_DM: Vincent finds himself in a typical bar. Various aliens are talking, drinking and playing card games while bartenders of both genders serve drinks.
Claron glances around at the people��Maybe going down would be nice,� a sly smile crossing my lips.
Luna_Faline stops and turns to look at Lilly. �The next level is under here,� I purr softly.
Tabris: �All right,� Tabris holds Claron�s hand and takes her toward the ramp leading to the second level. Guards glance at the two as they pass them.
^Vincent^ stops in front of the bar and looks at it.
Vin_Da_DM: A medusa-like alien looks at Vincent before speaking in a Jersey-sounding accent, �Ya just goin� to stand there or order some poison, toots?�
^Lilly^ looks down at the ground. Trying to see past it, to the level below. �Reveal yourself to me.�
Luna_Faline shakes my head then turns and continues on around the level. Wishing I had some credits to make some purchases with.
Claron looks follows along with Tabris, glancing at the shops they pass. �Has anything caught your eye?�
^Vincent^ looks at the alien, �What�ja got here, sexy?�
Vin_Da_DM: The floor clears in Lilly�s vision and she sees more of the same things. Guards and aliens mingling about shops...suddenly her vision blurs and digs two layers deeper, showing a room with a blonde man being surrounded by several of the guards, weapons drawn.
Tabris: �Well, you know. I�m totally in the market for fighter parts, alien fungus and things that look like sex toys but probably aren�t.� Tabris looks at Claron sarcastically.
^Lilly^ blinks. �Whoa. Who was that?� She looks back up and around��I need to get down there but...how?�
Vin_Da_DM: Several ramps lead to the lower levels, a guard looks curiously at Lilly then at the ground at her feet.
Vin_Da_DM: �What you want, tall dark and demonic?� The medusa�s snake heads flick their tongues at him as she slides a drink down the bar to another customer.
^Lilly^ ignores the guard and heads to the ramps. She bypasses the first level and sighs. �It was two more levels, right?� She asks herself as she stops to gather her thoughts.
^Vincent^ looks around the bar.
Vin_Da_DM: Half the tables in the bar are full. In the back corner a few men are arguing, laughing and playing some sort of game involving cards and tiles.
Luna_Faline moves down to the next level and walks slowly around looking at all the shops.
^Vincent^: �Hmmmm, do I smell a lil gambling??� Walks over to the men and watches the game learning.
Claron smiles at Tabris comment. �Wonder if one could get some wacky tobaccy here? It has been a long time since I enjoyed some herb.�
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse looks at the shops as well, still following Luna and playing his part, �Anything spark your interest?�
^Lilly^ sighs as she looks ahead of her. �Here goes nothing.� Attempts to keep moving.
Tabris: �Seeing what these shops are selling, probably,� Tabris looks around and sniffs the air for a second, �Hmm...funky smells coming from that-a-way.� He points towards a shop with several dried plants hanging from the storefront.
Luna_Faline purrs, �Not yet, shall we move on?�
^Vincent^: �Oops, forgot my drink.� Walks back. �Hey sexy, pass me the house brew.�
Claron: �Then I would like to check that out...if you don�t mind.�
Vin_Da_DM: The medusa hands Vincent a glass of flaming red colored liquid. She gives him a look over, �I�d be careful, toots. Those guys bet high stakes and don�t like folks cheap.�
^Vincent^: �Thank ya...hmm, what are ya doing after work?�
Vin_Da_DM: �Dream on, demon-boy,� The medusa flicks her own tongue at him, before tending to other customers.
^Vincent^ laughs then walks over the gambling men.
Luna_Faline sniffs the air casually then leans closer to Eclipse. �I smell trouble,� I whisper in his ear.
Vin_Da_DM: Lilly finds herself at a dead-end hallway on the third floor down. A guard near a closed door glances at her.
Claron and Tab stop in front of the shop that has several dried plants hanging from the store front...taking a deep breath in tries to figure out what it is.
^Lilly^ looks towards the guard and focuses on the door. �Is that the room?� She whispers.
Vin_Da_DM: The mixed smells of the shop are almost repulsive yet...intriguing. The plants smell like nothing Claron has ever smelled. An old wrinkled troll walks up, �Good for bathing��
Vin_Da_DM: Back in the docking hallway the wolf in the booth looks up from her book at Tewyn. �You�re still here? Not touring the station with your friends?�
Claron: �Oh�� eyeing the troll, �You have anything that is good for smoking?�
Tewyn: �Nope, just waiting for the scan to get over�no need to go in the station.�
Vin_Da_DM: Lilly�s vision clears revealing a staircase heading down beyond the door. Her vision blurs again as she notices the blonde man heading toward the bottom of the staircase, guards in pursuit.
Vin_Da_DM: �Ahh. It might take a while. Living ships tend to bug the scanners,� The wolf looks at him, �You sure you�re all right?�
Tewyn: �Yep, I�m fine.�
^Vincent^ looks around the bar, �Wow, this place is kinda boring.�
^Vincent^ stretches.
^Lilly^ backs up as she watches the guard and the door. �Hmm, lets see what happens. Don�t wanna cause trouble if its not needed.�
Luna_Faline shakes off the troubled senses, and looks around for a weapons shop.
Vin_Da_DM: �Smoking, smoking. Yessss!� The troll smiles, the teeth that aren�t missing are brown pointy fangs, �You want feel good? See the dead? See talking bulkhead? Maybe, you both smoke, feel veeerrrrrrry good!� The troll giggles heading into the shop.
Vin_Da_DM: �Ok. If you need anything,� The wolf smiles then goes back to reading her book.
Claron looks at Tabris, �Hmm, see the dead smoke...oh, not so certain I wanna see the dead�� Follows the troll inside the shop.
Vin_Da_DM: Luna notices a shop down the hallway with several rifles hanging from the storefront.
Vin_Da_DM: Lilly begins to hear gunfire. The guard near the door turns his head toward the door.
Claron: �Wouldn�t mind feeling good...but what�s this smoke that causes one to see the dead? Have never heard of it before.�
^Vincent^ finishes his drink then starts to head out the door.
^Lilly^ grabs her daggers in each hand ready to strike if needed. �Come to mama�
Claron startles then stops as she hears the sound of gunfire. �Oh god, did you hear that Tabris?�
Vin_Da_DM: �See the dead smoke, yes, yes�� The troll grabs a yellow sack and pulls out a dried purple plant with red leaves, �Smoke connects spirit to dead spirits. Maybe good, maybe bad, maybe...up to spirits.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Security disturbance in section three...investigating.� The guard near the door opens it and ducks inside.
Claron: �Bad how? Could it harm one that smokes it?�
Luna_Faline looks towards the weapons store. �Shall we?� I motion Eclipse towards the shop.
Vin_Da_DM: �Why not...wait...did you hear that?� Eclipse turns and looks the other way down the hall.
^Lilly^: �Alright here�s my chance.� Slips in behind the guard unnoticed and looks around. �Where is he?� She thinks.
^Vincent^ walks out of the bar, �Damn, this place kinda blows. Wonder where the hot chicks are at?� Starts to wander around.
Luna_Faline ears twitch at the sound of gunfire. �I told you I smelled trouble.�
Vin_Da_DM: Lilly finds herself in the stairwell, the guard�s footsteps can be heard heading down, sudden the gunfire sounds and sounds of scuffle follow from downstairs.
^Lilly^ follows the guards footsteps, daggers ready.
Vin_Da_DM: �Hot chicks? If you�ve got the money big guy�� A seductive voice sounds from a curtained shop up the ramp from Vincent.
^Vincent^ looks up at the voice. �Well, ask and ye shall receive!...Wait, yer not a dude�
are ya? Cuz if you are I�m walking away.�
Vin_Da_DM: Lilly finds the guard unconscious, the blonde man standing near him. Sounds of pounding emanate from a nearby door that the man has his hand pointed at.
^Lilly^ looks at the man. �Who are you? And what are you doing down here?�
Vin_Da_DM: A woman with long purple hair steps out from the curtain, wearing a leather outfit. �Have a look yourself...but no free samples,� She winks at him with a grin.
^Vincent^ mouth drops as he looks at her then in a swift motion he pulls out some money with one hand, drooling.
Vin_Da_DM: Turning the blonde man looks at Lilly with one purple and sky blue colored eye. �You...from the ship. Where�s Claron? Tewyn? We�ve got to hurry...I can�t hold this door closed forever.�
^Lilly^: �Wait...How do you know Claron and Tewyn?�
Vin_Da_DM: �No time�� Lowering his hand the door flies open and the guards aim at him. As they fire he lifts his other hand and the bullets stop in the air, hovering. The guards then go flying back down the hallway as the bullets fall to the ground.
Claron looks at Tabris. �You know it just dawned on me... how would I pay for something like this...I left home with out my American Express.�
^Lilly^: �They are upstairs...I don�t know exactly where...but, um, if you hurry we might be able to get away.�
Vin_Da_DM: �The woman takes the money and counts it, �Not very rich for a such a handsome man�� The woman leans in close, �Time to get your money�s worth.�
^Vincent^: �Alright, let�s go, you sexy beast.�
Vin_Da_DM: �You want smoke? You want see dead? I give you free!� The troll grins at Claron and extends the yellow bag.
Luna_Faline moves to the weapons shop, not waiting for Eclipse any longer....
^Vincent^ follows the purple haired lady.
Claron: �Oh yes, I want smoke...Little leery about seeing the dead though. Wouldn�t mind trying that, but I would be more interested in the smoke that makes you feel good.�
Vin_Da_DM: �I suggest finding them and telling them to get to your ship fast.� The man looks at Lilly then becomes transparent and phases through the bulkhead nearby.
Luna_Faline enters the shop and looks around for anything small and unusual.
^Lilly^ watches him and nods, running back up the stairs and through the door, then back up the ramp to the main level. Looking around panting, she watches for any sign of her crew. �Claron!!!! TEWYNNNNNN!!!!! God, where are you??!!!�
Claron looks at the yellow bag the troll has extended towards her�taking it, looks at the troll.
Vin_Da_DM: �Ahh, feel good,� The troll giggles and hands Tabris a green bag. �Make you feel verrrrry good.� Giggling the troll disappears into the back.
Tabris looks at the green bag, �Um...thanks?�
Claron: �Hmm, that�s got me a little nervous...a green and yellow bag free��
Vin_Da_DM: One of the guards looks at Lilly, �Miss...why are you yelling?�
Claron: �I could swear I heard someone call my name...Did you hear it, Tab?�
^Lilly^ stops. �Um, I�m looking for some of my friends��
Vin_Da_DM: Several of the weapons are unusual to Luna. The owner looks at her momentarily, then eyes Eclipse as he enters.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse looks at Luna, �We�ve got a problem...Lilly�s yelling for Claron and Tewyn.�
Vin_Da_DM: The purple haired woman grabs Vincent and pulls him close. Licking him up the cheek she smiles. Then holds her forehead against his. A sudden rush of extremely pleasant feeling flows through him.
Luna_Faline sees the owner looking at Eclipse and turns to him. �I see, so much for a peaceful stop over,� I sigh.
^Vincent^: �HEY! What? OHHHH! I like this!�
Vin_Da_DM: Tewyn hears a scuffle from the ship as Gau and the guards are forcibly tossed into the hallway. �What in the hell!� The wolf in the booth stands up and hits an alarm.
Claron and Tabris head out of the shop each holding a bag.
Vin_Da_DM: �Friends? What are your friend�s names?� The guard looks quizzically at Lilly.
Luna_Faline moves slowly toward the shops exit, so that I don�t alert him to any trouble. �Let�s go,� I purr softly to Eclipse.
^Lilly^: �Umm.� Looks around. �Where are you guys?� she thinks.
Vin_Da_DM: In the main chamber alarms begin to blare at the security stations, �Security disruption in docking area. Security forces please investigate and detain the crew of the Ettik!�
Vin_Da_DM: The guard places a hand on his sidearm and looks at Lilly, �I need to see your access card, Miss.�
^Vincent^: �UMMMMMMM, sorry, toots�gotta go�� starts out of the room in a hurry. �Keep the change!�
Claron: �Oh no!...Did you hear that?...Something has happened...They want to detain us!� hands Tabris the yellow bag of weed.
Luna_Faline grabs Eclipse, �Let�s get out of here.�
^Lilly^ turns behind her and notices Tab and Claron. �HEYYY!!!!� Turns back to the guard, �My card? Why?�
Vin_Da_DM: The guards begin to check people�s access cards.
Vin_Da_DM: �Your access pass, now!� The guard eyes Lilly and pats his gun again.
^Vincent^ steps out of the room and looks for the others while trying to keep out of the guards� view
Tabris: �Not good...we gotta get back to the ship!� Tabris looks at Claron as he pockets the bags of weed.
Vin_Da_DM: �Excellent idea!� Eclipse says as he follows after Luna, being pulled by the arm.
^Lilly^ reaches in her pocket and searches for her pass. �Umm�let me find it.� Pats her pockets and looks back at him, �I�m sorry, I must have dropped it back there, hold on and I�ll go get it.�
^Vincent^ looks around for any guards.
Claron nods her head...then spots ^Lilly^ down below with a guard��Tab, look!� points to where ^Lilly^ is standing...�We can�t just leave her.�
Vin_Da_DM: �I�m afraid I have to detain you. Come with me.� The guard grabs Lilly on the shoulder.
Luna_Faline tries to look calm as I move quickly past busy guards with Eclipse in tow.
Claron looks at ^Lilly^ and the guard, concentrating on the guard, tries to send him sailing across the open area and slamming him up against the far wall.
^Lilly^ struggles. �LET GO OF ME!!!!!� Reaches for her daggers in a last thought of what to do and stomps on the guard�s foot.
Vin_Da_DM: The guard looks at Lilly then down at his armored boot, as he reaches for his gun he flies against the wall nearby from Claron�s power.
^Lilly^ looks back at Claron and smiles. �Thanks, I owe you. But...umm, we need to get everyone to the ship pronto....I really need to talk to you and Tewyn��
Vin_Da_DM: A guard steps up in front of Vincent, his large rifle in his hands, �Sir, your access pass.�
Vin_Da_DM: Alexei steps out of the ship and looks at the guards against the wall, then down the hall toward Tewyn, �Crap...not good. What the hell is going on? I�ve got defense cannons pointed at the ship!�
Luna_Faline looks around for a shadow that Eclipse can use....
^Vincent^: �Sure, I got it right here.� Digs in his pockets, grabs it, then tosses it at him and trips him.
Claron nods at ^Lilly^, then looks at Tabris...�Lets get out of here...Wait, I have an idea��
Vin_Da_DM: The guard falls off his feet, grunting he pulls his sidearm and shoots at Vincent.
Claron concentrates on her blue oversized coat causing it to balloon out in the shape of a now very pregnant woman. �Maybe they will leave us alone if they think I am about to give birth.�
^Vincent^: �Hey, hey man, it was a joke.� Jumping out of the shots� range, running towards the ship laughing.
^Lilly^ shoots an arrow at the guard firing at Vincent, aiming for his shooting arm.
Vin_Da_DM: Lilly�s arrow piercing the guards arm, yelling he clutches his bleeding arm, �They�re heading for their ship!!!!�
Luna_Faline: �I told you there�d be trouble, didn�t I?� I purrumble to Eclipse.
Vin_Da_DM: �We�re Warriors...trouble finds us.� Eclipse shakes his head as they head toward the docking hallway.
^Lilly^: Smiling she glances at Vincent. �You owe me.� Runs back towards the ship.
Claron leans on Tabris and fakes holding her tummy as they head for the exit to take them back to the ship.
Vin_Da_DM: As the group begins to file back into the docking hallway the wolf in the booth notices, �Hey! You! Stop right there!�
Luna_Faline: �Yes, indeed it does.� I growl as we near the hallway back to the ship.
^Lilly^ grabs another arrow and fires at the wolf. �Sorry, but we need to get through.�
Vin_Da_DM: Noticing Lilly and Vincent, several other guards pull their weapons and begin to head after them.
Vin_Da_DM: Lilly�s arrow *pings!* off the protective glass on the booth, the wolf screams, �GUARDS!!!�
^Lilly^ turns around towards the other guards chasing her and Vincent and fires a single arrow at each of them.
Vin_Da_DM: Alexei stands at the airlock to the ship waving at the others, �I don�t know what you did, but they�re pissed off. Everyone get onboard now!�
Tewyn quickly enters the ship.
^Vincent^ looks back, �HOLY SHIT!� turns and walks backwards, �What should we do �bout them?�
Luna_Faline draws my sai tucks it up my sleeve, ready to use it if I have to.
Tabris knocks over a couple of the guards as he and Claron head down the hallway toward the ship.
^Vincent^ charges forward clearing out a path for the other crew members.
Vin_Da_DM: Lilly�s arrows bounce of all but one of the guard�s armor, lifting their guns they begin to return fire.
^Vincent^: �Hurry ya asses up over there!�
^Lilly^: Arriving in the airlock she glances at Alexei, �I�ll explain when we are safe again.� Walks the rest of the way into the ship.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse hops onto the ceiling and runs across it on all fours, heading for the ship as he dodges the bullets.
Luna_Faline looks up watching Eclipse, �Gee thanks, I can�t do that,� I mutter as I run thru the guards, using my tail to knock them around as I pass them.
Vin_Da_DM: Alexei waves the others in, �Get in now and somebody better explain what the hell just...Claron! Duck!�
Claron ducks as soon as she hears her name.
^Vincent^ runs from the guards then dives into the ship.
^Lilly^ sighs as she walks in followed by the others. �I already told you I would explain...when we were safe, but does anyone listen to me? NOOO.�
Vin_Da_DM: Several bullets fly over Claron�s head and *pang* off Alexei�s armor. Lifting a hand he sends a yellow bolt flying back, melting two of the guards in their tracks.
^Vincent^ lies there on the floor, �What in the holy hell happened? First thing I know, I�m getting some hot alien tail and the next I�m shot at!�
Vin_Da_DM: �Everyone in!� Alexei sends a few more bolts, melting parts of the ceiling and floor. Preventing the guards from following the group.
Claron realizes her ruse of being pregnant didn�t do a damn thing, breaking her concentration, scurrying quickly onto the ship.
Luna_Faline drops to all 4 paws dodging Alexei�s energy bolt. I grab Vincent by the collar, �Come on!� and drags him further into the ship.
Tabris: �First they�re inspecting us, selling us drugs and shooting at us!� Tabris curses as he and Claron board the ship.
^Lilly^ enters the ship mumbling to herself angrily.
^Vincent^ looks up at Luna , �YA can let me go now, kitty!�
Vin_Da_DM: Alexei bolts into the airlock and seals it. Quickly the ship begins to undock. Several tremors rock the ship as the station's defense cannons fire.
Luna_Faline drops Vincent roughly, placing a paw on the wall for support. �Hang in there, Ettik.� I whisper.
Vin_Da_DM: �Everyone get to the galley or bridge, they�re the most shielded sections! Move!� Alexei looks at the others as he jogs for the bridge lift.
^Vincent^ gets up and heads for the galley.
^Lilly^ follows Alexei to the bridge.
Claron heads for the galley.
Vin_Da_DM: The ship rocks again as Tabris stumbles trying to follow Claron in the hallway.
Luna_Faline follows Alexei to the bridge with Lilly. �I want some answers my self,� I growl.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse follows after Luna, �Definitely...what the hell is going on?�
^Vincent^ steps into the galley then plops down in a chair, �Okay, what did we do?�
^Lilly^ blinks as she looks at Luna. �I planned on it...before everyone went haywire...make it sound like its all my fault and then they don�t listen when I say I will explain everything��
Luna_Faline sniffing Lilly, �Where have you been?�
Vin_Da_DM: Alexei begins to punch commands into the holographic controls on the bridge, cursing in Russian.
Luna_Faline takes a seat on the bridge, still watching Lilly.
^Lilly^: �I can�t explain without the whole crew here��
Claron looks back and sees Tabris stumble and rushes back towards him.
Vin_Da_DM: �Vsyo govno, krome mochee!!!!� Alexei punches through the controls as the station continues to fire at the Ettik withdraws slowly.
Tabris: �I�m okay...� Tabris gets up and goes with Claron to the galley.
Luna_Faline: �I smell a scent I haven�t smelled in a long time. How did you find him?�
^Lilly^: �I told you, Luna...not till everyone is here. Everyone needs to hear it��
Vin_Da_DM: �What the???� Alexei looks at the view port as the stations cannons begin to explode as they are ripped off the station by an invisible force.
Luna_Faline looks out the window at the station. �Wow!�
^Lilly smiles as she realizes who it is. �Finn,� she whispers almost inaudibly.
Claron: �I guess the others all headed for the bridge,� sitting down at one of the tables.
Luna_Faline stands up and grabs Lilly�s arm, �Let�s go find the other�s, I can�t wait to hear this.�
Claron: �I wonder what the hell rule our little halfling broke?�
^Vincent^ looks around the galley, �Guess they did,� then heads to the bridge.
^Lilly^ nods at Luna.
^Lilly^: ��But the whole crew.� Eyes Eclipse.
Vin_Da_DM: As the Ettik turns the hyperspace window opens and the ship glides inside, shaking.
Vin_Da_DM: Down in the galley a transparent figure phases through the floor and solidifies. Turning his gaze to Claron, the blonde man smiles for a moment. �Claron. Where�s Tewyn? We�ve got a problem...Clarice is in trouble. It�s Cain��
Vin_Da_DM: $ End