Blast to the Past, Part 7

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Which of Us is the Craziest of Them All?

<JessieSK> ((ANDRPGONNEENERNEENERSHESAIDITFIRSTNYAHNYAHNYAHMUNISCRAZY!!))
<KatneyPixie> ::flies to tower
<LadyJessie> ::stands ready for a fight::
<T-BoneSK> ((She could fly up. She has wings.  No prob for her to zip over the fighting.))
<KatneyPixie> ::zips over some guys' heads:: Too easy.
<RazorSK> ((Unless the guards have fly-swatters and RAID... ::runs from Kat's wrath::))
<T-BoneSK> ((<Guards>  Pixie devil!  ::squirt at Kat with Raid::))
<T-BoneSK> ::is just hopping onna C-tron::
<KatneyPixie> ((<Katney> ::gets stuck on a "No Pixie Fairy sticky paper":: Rats!  But I'm a... pixie STIX fairy!  ::is released:: Fools 'em everytime...))
<Trina> Eh heh. I am not gonna fit there. I think it'll be easier if I follow with a horse.
<T-BoneSK> ((::DIES!::  <Guards> Okay then! Give us Stix!  <Kat> Suuuuure... ::tosses magic dust over them:: <Guards> ::find themselves at a concert by that Styx group::))
<T-BoneSK> That'll take a while...
<KatneyPixie> ::fly fly flutter flutter::
<Trina> ::crosses her arms:: Oh, so you believe that machine is faster than beast? :grins, is kidding::
<T-BoneSK> As a rule....
<KatneyPixie> ::stops, flutters there a moment:: Let's see... where's a sign that says "this way to imp master of time?"
<T-BoneSK> ((<Kat> ::is beside a sign that says "Posted.  No trespassing. Domain of PastMsaster.))
<LadyJessie> ((DIES!!))
<Trina> I have to go back and make sure Callista's safe. ::pauses, gets on a horse trotting by:: I'll catch up with you two later. ::makes a motion, and goes::
<RazorSK> ((DEAD!!))
<T-BoneSK> ::nods to her before looking back at Razor:: Ready, bud?
<RazorSK> As always. ::grins from his seat on the Cyclotron::
<T-BoneSK> ((<Kat> ::reads:: Hmm... His royal sign writer needs to be fired... Lookit that spelling...))
<LadyJessie> ((<sign> all trspassers will be forced to marry me! signed the Pastmaster))
<RazorSK> ((DEAD)))
<KatneyPixie> ((::giggles::))
<T-BoneSK> ((<Sign> ::note: however, if you're a guy, you just get to play in my dungeon... same goes for ugly women::))
<LadyJessie> ((DIES!!))
<RazorSK> ((::DIES! is DEAD!!::))
<KatneyPixie> ((Sa-weet))
<T-BoneSK> ::grins to him and revvs it up before taking off::
<KatneyPixie> ::flutters down the hall again, stays way above heads of any guards::
<LadyJessie> ::is poised for a fight:: come on, Pastmaster.. what was it you werew saying before?
<RazorSK> ::holds on, checking the radar, blinks and looks up:: Heads up, Bud. We've got another one on our tail... ::means another Cyclops::
<T-BoneSK> Cruuuuud....
<T-BoneSK> ::swerves into the forest::
<Pastmaster> You fools!  ::picks himself up:: You think it is easy to get out of my Dark Ages?
<Sypher> Your spell's falling apart!
<LadyJessie> ::blinks:: wha...? we ARE in the Dark Ages.. ::is getting ready to attack him::
<RazorSK> Still behind us!! ::as Cyclops goes stomping through the trees::
<Matrix> ::keeps his stance::
<Pastmaster> Not for long! Not as long as I keep it alive!
<LadyJessie> ::doesn't really get what they are talking about.. hey she's messed uo sue her!! tackles Pasty::
<Sypher> One by one everyone's remembering.
<T-BoneSK> ::cuts the engine suddenly, ducking into a cluster of bushes... foliage is thick::
<Pastmaster> Oh, I have a few tricks left up my sleeve. ::Evil grin::
<KatneyPixie> ::lands on Pasty's head:: Oh, my wings are tired. ::rubs 'em::
<RazorSK> I sure hope you know what you're doing, bud...
<Pastmaster> What is?... ::looks up::
<LadyJessie> Lets see 'em then...
<KatneyPixie> Ugly sight for my eyes.
<KatneyPixie> ::looks down at him::
<Pastmaster> Get away, you impish vermin! ::tries to swat her away::
<Sypher>  ::doesn't doubt he does.... just wishes he knew them... and wishes he wasn't having such trouble talking to Trix... but he's converted back to tech and Trix is still functioning on magic::
<LadyJessie> ::takes that moment to attack him..charges!!!::
<KatneyPixie> ::flutters up and down to avoid his swats::
<T-BoneSK> Me too.
<RazorSK> ::smacks a hand against his head:: NOT what I wanted to hear...
<LadyJessie> ((<Jessie> ::charges:: <Sypher and Matric> CHARGE CHARGE CHARGE CHARGE CHARGE!!! ))
<Matrix> Lady Jessie! Stop!
<Pastmaster> ::fires a blast towards Jessie::
<Sypher> ::goes acoherent and tackles Jess::
<KatneyPixie> ((<Jessie> ::is charging... her new dresses:: CHARGE IT CHARGE IT CHARGE IT!!!))
<T-BoneSK> ((::DIES!::))
<LadyJessie> ((<Jessie> ::is charging her new guns and arsenal!!:: charge it charge it!!))
<LadyJessie> huh?!?
<KatneyPixie> ::lands on Pasty's nose:: Do you always resort to violence when you don't have anything good to say?
<Matrix> ::blinks:: <He's getting it...>
<Pastmaster> ::tries to smack her::
<LadyJessie> ::is tackled::
<KatneyPixie> ::moves so he can smack himself in the face::
<Pastmaster> *smack* OW!
<Sypher> ::shudders as the magical energy shoots thru him::
<KatneyPixie> ::flutters there, pulls down under her eye, sticks her tongue out at him:: Nyeh!
<Matrix> SYPHER!
<LadyJessie> <um...a.are you okay?>
<Pastmaster> You little...!!! ::fires a blast towards her::
<KatneyPixie> ::moves again::
<Sypher>  <Yeah...  It just... shocks my system.  Oughtn't absorb that kind of energy....>
<Pastmaster> I'll get you!
<Sypher> ::brings them both back to solid::
<LadyJessie> <CRUD what have I done!!! I'm sorry about that... > ::is having ahard time figuring out what's going on and how Sy did it::
<KatneyPixie> ((<Katney> ::sprinkles some fairy dust on him and turns him into...:: Other players, YOU decide!))
<Matrix> ::runs to them:: You two okay!?
<Sypher> Fine...
<KatneyPixie> Yipe!  ::flies around to avoid him:
<LadyJessie> ::nods...turns to Sypher:: thankyou.. who ever you are... ::still wonders how he did it::
<Matrix> You lunatic... ::to Sy::
<Pastmaster> ::chase after Kat::
<SypherSK> Welcome.
<SypherSK> Hey, it worked.
<LadyJessie> ((<Pastmaster> what no SK beside my name?? <mun> SHADUP!))
<Matrix> ::siiiighs::
<SypherSK> ::turns to see Pastie... eyes glow... hands start to glow too as he looks to Trix:: Shall we nail him again?
<KatneyPixie> Catch me if you can!
<LadyJessie> ::smiles:: sorry for.. ::stops in midsentence:: <how do they do it?>
<Matrix> ::grins as his eyes and hands begin to glow:: You took the words right outta my mouth...
<SypherSK> ::fires at Pastie!::
<Pastmaster> ::chasechase:: You wretched bug!
<Matrix> ::Fires right after Sy::
<Pastmaster> ::is nailed:: GAH!!!!!!!!
<SypherSK> ::firing his usual energy burst.... dunno if Trix is still doing magic or not::
<LadyJessie> ::takes out her bola thingy:: make it so!! ::throws it at pasty's feet so it ties around 'em::
<Pastmaster> ::falls flat on his face::
<KatneyPixie> ::claps:: Niiice.
<Matrix> ::looks at his hands:: So good to have it back... <Dontcha think?>
<LadyJessie> BINGO!
<SypherSK> <Trix!  ::hug!::>
<Pastmaster> You..... evil....
<SypherSK> ((Make it so?  <Jessie>::thinks she's captain of the Enterprise!::))
<Matrix> <::is hugged and grins:: Glad ta' hear you, too. >
<LadyJessie> ((::DIES!!!:: whoopsy!! ))
<Pastmaster> ((DEAD))
<LadyJessie> ((so I'm a trekkie and I haven't even seen a single episode of the show...))
<LadyJessie> ((Just 2 movies...))
<SypherSK> ((::chuckles::))
<SypherSK> ::runs to Pastie, isn't sure how to hold him, but knows they better::
<LadyJessie> ((<Jessie> ::actually she's the Chief Tactical Officer of the Enterprise:: ))
<KatneyPixie> Who's calling who evil?
<KatneyPixie> ::is just fluttering there::
<Pastmaster> ::is shaking after that shock, tries to stand up::
<LadyJessie> ::runs over to Pasty as well.. ::
<Matrix> ::goes with a rope::
<LadyJessie> tie 'im up.
<SypherSK> ::zaps him again::
<SypherSK> Or something. ::just knows it can't be this easy in Pastie own base::
<Pastmaster> :is KOed::
<MatrixSK> You suspect something more?
<SypherSK> ::looks to Kat, recognizing her for the first time:: Do you have a way to hold him?
<LadyJessie> ::blinks shakes her head:: how did you....?
<SypherSK> ::as she still has magic::
<SypherSK> <Yes... This was waaaay too easy.>
<MatrixSK> <I know... what it could be, I have nooo idea...>
<KatneyPixie> ::shrugs:: Could probably sprinkle dust on him, but don't know what that'll do to him.
<SypherSK> ::is always paranoid like this... he's so used to DK's many schemes::
<KatneyPixie> ::is really becoming annoyed of her pixie voice::
<SypherSK> As long as it won't give him more power, try it.
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!!!!:: <Katney like Yzma> IS THAT MY VOICE!? That can't be my voice!! Oh well...))
<SypherSK> ((<Pastie> ::turns into a handsome prince, huuuuuugs Kat:;  <Kat> ::squished:: Heeeeeelp meeeeeee!))
<KatneyPixie> ::shrugs:: OK.
<LadyJessie> ::shakes her head, is trying to figure out what's going on::
<MatrixSK> ((::dies, Sy!::))
<KatneyPixie> ((::giggles, that's what she was thinking of::))
<LadyJessie> ((ROFL!!))
<KatneyPixie> ::sprinkles pixie dust on him::
<Pastmaster> :makes a few... magical calls of his own:: <Return to me, now!>
<KatneyPixie> ((::the Yzma one::))
<Cyclops> ::stops hunting for the Boys and heads back to the Tower::
<MatrixSK> ::stands there, thinking::
<T-BoneSK> ::sighs:: Well, that's a relief...
<RazorSK> Well.. that was too close.
<T-BoneSK> Eh...  ::notes something glowing thru his armor... pulls out the mirror he found earlier when he was dumping out his weapons::  Huh?
<RazorSK> What is it, Bud?
<T-BoneSK> ::shows it to Razor:: What is it?
<RazorSK> ::blinks:: A mirror?
<T-BoneSK> ((<Razor> Dark Age TV. <T-Bone> Really?  ::notes the news is on, showing the battle::  Hmm... How do you change the channel?  <Razor> No.  No Scaredy Kat right now.))
<RazorSK> ((::Dies!::))
<T-BoneSK> Yeah.... Why's it....?  ::blinks suddenly and shakes his head::
<RazorSK> And, you've had it all this... ::pauses:: T-Bone? What is it?
<T-BoneSK> ::is suddenly back in his armor instead of his g-suit::
<RazorSK> ::ba-links, backs up a bit: T-Bone?
<Pastmaster> ::is hit with dust... sneezes...and turns back into a kitten... MUA!!!!!!::
<T-BoneSK> ::eyes glow like the mirror briefly, then stands and walks away heading toward the tower::
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<KatneySK> Turned out better than I thought.  Ha!
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<T-BoneSK> ((<Visitor> ::pops in::  <Kat> Turned out better than I thought. Ha!  <Visitor> ::thinks she's been lying in wait for him, runs::))
<KatneySK> ((You bruise me. ::sniffle::))
<RazorSK> ::just blinks, looks down at himself, nothing's happened to him... at least not yet:: T-Bone! ::runs to him::
<T-BoneSK> ((Do you bleed?))
<RazorSK> ((DIES!!!!))
<RazorSK> ((Did you prick her?))
<T-BoneSK> ((<Kat> Bruise me, do I not go black  and blue?))
<T-BoneSK> ::ignores him::
<RazorSK> ((DEAD!!))
<RazorSK> ::runs in front of him:: Bud, waitaminute!
<T-BoneSK> ::eyes are kinda blank, just goes around Razor::
<RazorSK> T-Bone!! ::turns back and starts to hop up and down to get his attention...NO! He's not that small!::
<T-BoneSK> ::just keeps going, isn't really back to his old Dark Age self either::
<RazorSK> ::finally sighs and tackles::
<T-BoneSK> ::is knocked down, growls and spins to grab Razor::
<RazorSK> Gah! T-Bone! It's me!
<T-BoneSK> ::stands, holding Razor out as though he didn't weigh anything::
<KatneyPixie> Now that that's done, I'll go look for the Swat Knights.  Chau.  ::flies outta there::
<RazorSK> ::thrashes about:: T-Bone!!!
<T-BoneSK> ::looks at him intently...  then shoves the mirror in his face::
<KatneyPixie> ::finally finds 'em:: Hmm?
<RazorSK> ::turns his head away:: What're you doing?! Leggo!!! :struggles::
<T-BoneSK> ::lets him go...  sorta dropping him::
<KatneyPixie> ::lands on T-Bone's nose:: T-Bone, what are you doin'? ::looks at Razor:: What's he doin'?
<RazorSK> ::falls to the ground, shaking, and merges back into his armor::
<T-BoneSK> ::looks blankly at Kat... then swats her off::
<KatneyPixie> Ow!  ::tumbles a bit, flutters her wings angrily:: OK, that does it!
<T-BoneSK> ::looks back at Razor... sorta nods to himself::
<KatneyPixie> ::flies up to his face, takes hold of one of his whiskers, pulls!::
<T-BoneSK> ::swats at her again::
<RazorSK> ::stands, feels nothing, and just starts walking forward::
<T-BoneSK> ::heads the way Razor's going again::
<KatneyPixie> ::is REALLY getting annoyed:: Just because you're bigger than me doesn't mean you can swat me around, bro!
<RazorSK> ::walkswalks, says nothing::
<T-BoneSK> ::ignores her too::
<T-BoneSK> ((<Kat> Ooooo...  ::turns them both into kittens:: There. ::puts them in a playpen and stuffs pacifiers in their mouths::  ))
<KatneyPixie> ((::giggles::))
<RazorSK> ((::DEAD!!::))
<T-BoneSK> ((<T-Bone> ::spits the pacifier in her direction::  <Kat> Don't make me GLUE that in here!))
<KatneyPixie> ::takes a pawful of dust, sprinkles it on him::
<RazorSK> ((DEAD))
<KatneyPixie> ::hopes he doesn't turn into something meaner::
<RazorSK> ::is just walking, walking, headed towards the tower::
<KatneyPixie> ((<T-Bone> ::is turned into... an insurance salesman/lawyer!::))
<T-BoneSK> ((<Kat> ::has no clue what this dust does, seems to be new everytime, it's the ultimate toy!  it never gets old::))
<RazorSK> ((DEAD))
<T-BoneSK> ::doesn't seem to be affected, keeps heading for the Tower::
<KatneyPixie> 'Ey, come back here!
<RazorSK> ::walkwalkwalkheain'tlistening:
<KatneyPixie> T-Bone!  Razor!
<KatneyPixie> ::follows after::
<Random Other Kats> ::appear in about the same shape, all members of Pastie's army::
<KatneyPixie> ::notices:: Huh?
<KatneyPixie> Odd.  ::flies up to tower::
<Pastmaster> ::waves his hands around as if tho' talking:: Mew! Mew mew!! A goo goo!!!
<Sypher> He's up to something...
<KatneyPixie> ::goes over there, creates a pacifer, stuffs it into his mouth:: Shaddup!
<T-BoneSK> ((<Matrix>  Maybe he just... Y'know... The diaper... Mebbe...))
<KatneyPixie> ((::snorks::))
<Matrix> Yer tellin' me? ::goes to look out the window:: Sy... we've got trouble...
<T-BoneSK> ((<Sypher> ::heaves a sigh:: Kat... Can you magic make that diaper clean?))
<Sypher> ::looks::  Oh, crud...  He must have had a special hold over those in his army.
<KatneyPixie> ((<Katney> Eeewww...))
<RazorSK> ::as tho' he already knows his orders:: Retrieve Callista...
<T-BoneSK> ::arriving at the Tower, suddenly seems to snap out of zombie mode and back into his Dark Age self::
<KatneyPixie> I have a feeling if I turn Pastmaster into a bug, he'd still be able to control them.
<Sypher> At this point... He already gave the order... But,... if that's so... He's not using his own power to control them...Something else is doing it.
<Matrix> What do you suppose it is?
<Sypher> Not a clue.
<T-BoneSK> ::orders already in his mind, sets to assembling his army, getting the captains to assemble their units and all::
<RazorSK> ::does the same... at least with a separate group::
<T-BoneSK> ::meets Razor somewhere in there and blinks at him...  something striking him as not right... but Razor's wearing their armor now::
<RazorSK> Retrieve Callista....
<T-BoneSK> ::problem being, Pastie zapped him back to his Dark Age self, but didn't give him a new memory to make it fit what he already knows... knows Razor as head of Callista's army::
<T-BoneSK> ::blinks at him... also isn't "programed" to respond to someone still acting like a zombie::
<Sypher> ::to Kat:: Ideas?
<RazorSK> ::pauses, shakes his head::
<T-BoneSK> You okay?  ::lays a hand on his shoulder::
<KatneyPixie> I tried dust, but it didn't do anything.  Of course, it's not too much from a fairy's paw.
<RazorSK> I... I think...
<Sypher>  Any idea what he's using to control them?
<Matrix> Besides magic..
<T-BoneSK> Who are you?  ::sense he knows him::
<RazorSK> I... ::looks at him:: Do I.. know you?
<KatneyPixie> No idea.
<Sypher> ::blinks at Trix, was sure it had to be magic... but Pastie DID already kidnap his own body to start this thing::
<Matrix> ::eyes are narrowed::  Well, whatever it is, they need to be stalled. That army looks ready to go...
<T-BoneSK> I'm Sir Chancellor.  ::kindly, is a nice general trying to help out the new kid::
<RazorSK> I'm... I'm Jacob.
<T-BoneSK> Well, Jacob... Pleased to meet you.  Now, you best get to your position.  We have a war to win.
<KatneyPixie> ::flutters up to T-Bone and Razor::
<Sypher> ::nods, watches Kat zip out there:: Think you can help her while I search the Tower?
<RazorSK> ::nods::
<Matrix> What's on yer mind?
<KatneyPixie> ::blinks:: At least you're in friendly terms...
<T-BoneSK> ::loooks at Kat::  What do you want, Pixie?
<KatneyPixie> You don't recongnize me?
<Sypher>  He's gotta have whatever he's using here...
<T-BoneSK> No.
<T-BoneSK> I've never had acquaintances among fairies... and I've not time to start at the moment...
<KatneyPixie> ::lands on his nose:: Take a closer look.
<Matrix> ::nods:: Be careful. ::zaps out of there::
<T-BoneSK> ::stares at her:: You look a bit familiar, but I've work to do at the moment... ::brushes her off lightly::
<T-BoneSK> ::is very much under the original spell again::
<KatneyPixie> ::flutters there, a bit miffed::
<Matrix> ::lands there:: Hey, Kat?
<KatneyPixie> Yeah?
<KatneyPixie> He needs a magnifying glass to notice anything.  ::razz towards Chance::
<Matrix> You think it's possible to snap them out?
<T-BoneSK> ::is already calling out orders and doesn't notice Trix come in::
<KatneyPixie> They're really under the first spelling.
<Matrix> Well, we have to stop them from going to war.
<KatneyPixie> I don't know.  May need an awfully lot of pixie dust.
<Matrix> Either that... or they have to get the queen back... ::seems pensive::
<T-BoneSK> ((<T-Bone> ::is under that first spelling...  "fight" instead of "fihgt"::))
<KatneyPixie> Perhaps.
<RazorSK> ((DEAD))
<KatneyPixie> Too bad there's no TVs around here.  Maybe Scardy Kat would bring him back to his senses.
<Matrix> Kat, you've gotta get the Queen back. I think that's their cause for battle. They prolly think she was kidnapped:
<KatneyPixie> ((Darn typo.  You mock me))
<Sypher> ::finds nothing at all in the tower, nothing actively producing magic... which shows up in his enhanced vision as a distortion::
<KatneyPixie> Where is she?
<Sypher> ::cocks his head, thinks, trots to the nearest balcony to look down::  <Maybe.. one of the affected knows....>  ::spies Razor... and pretty much divebombs him from above acoherently, aiming to merge with him on impact::
<Matrix> I have no idea... I thought you knew... ::pauses:: for that matter... Maybe Trina and the others know...
<RazorSK> Gah!!!! ::screams at that::
<KatneyPixie> I'll look for her then.  ::takes off.::
<Sypher>  <Shhh... It's okay.. ::sends him many sincere soothing thoughts, badly doesn't want to hurt Razor again::
<RazorSK> ::takes in a few deep breaths:: <What.. what..?>
<Sypher> <I'm Sypher...  And, you're...  My father in some respects...  ::sends him a mental explanation - it's simple and not entirely dependent on being in the modern era::
<RazorSK> ::blinksmanytimes:: <I.... I don't understand... >
<Sypher> ::explains again gently...  uses more the idea of magic than technology::>
<RazorSK> <I...::sighs:: Alright...>
<Sypher>  <::as though curling up in his mind like a small child waiting for a story::  Now... Who are you?  ::asks for Razor to give him what's going on in his head, is loathe to just take it::>
<T-BoneSK> ((<Sypher> Tell me a story, Dadoo!))
<RazorSK> <I... I'm Jacob... Part of Callista's army. S...She's been captured... we don't know by who...>
<RazorSK> ((DEAD))
<Sypher> <::gently:: What's the crest of Callista's army, Jacob?>
<RazorSK> <It's... a kat head.. sort of... red and blue....>
<Sypher>  <Alright... What are you wearing right now?  ::meaning that he's in the uniform of Pastie's army... is starting to realize that Pastie didn't think this one out..... he wanted control again, but still wanted his Dark Age idyll, wasn't willing to make everyone zombies and give that up::>
<RazorSK> <::looks down:: What am I doing in this vile armor?!>
<Sypher>  <You're under the PastMaster's control and part of *his* army now.>
<RazorSK> <What?! That can't be possible!>
<Sypher>  <::quietly:: Can you go against your orders?>
<T-BoneSK> ::passing through, tells everyone to mount up and get ready::
<RazorSK> <I... I'm confused...>
<Sypher>  <Well...  You can get on that horse like your commander just told you to and go *capture* Callista to deliver her to the PastMaster or you can leave and help defend her.>
<RazorSK> <::thinks this over...and nods:: Alright...>
<Sypher>  <Which will it be?> ::isn't sure if Razor even *can* disobey his orders.. but is ready to help him do so::
<RazorSK> <I'm to save my Queen! ::Gets on his horse::>
<Sypher> ::tries to reason out what Razor's doing... isn't sure if he's being able to think straight or is thinking he's going to "save" her by going with the others::
<RazorSK> ::doesn't even think twice, and gallops off towards the woods, not stopping to look back::
<Sypher> <Alright!  Hmm...  ::extending his senses to Razor's body a bit::  And, the General is following us...  Perfect.>
<RazorSK> <He's what!?>
<Sypher>  <Shhhh....  He's your friend.  Remember?>
<RazorSK> <I.... I... Yes, he is... Now that I remember.... He is!>
<T-BoneSK> ::is indeed behind them:: Jacob! What're you doing?  ::isn't sure what HE'S doing, following a lone rookie into the woods when he should have sent a lieutenant::
<RazorSK> We have to save Callista! ::slows his horse to a trot as he waits::
<T-BoneSK> ::joins him::  We have to *capture* Callista, Jacob.
<RazorSK> ::blinks:: I don't understand... She's our Queen....
<T-BoneSK> Nooo...  ::shaking his head - what's gotten into the kid?::  The PastMaster is our liege.
<Sypher> ::listens, still can't see what's affecting Razor beyond that he's surrounded by the distorted aura that marks a magical field:
<RazorSK> Our liege? ::shakes his head, he's lost now:: But... he captured her....
<T-BoneSK> He wishes to marry her.  Her country has been in defiance of his rule.
<T-BoneSK> ::pauses as something intrudes on his thoughts, isn't sure why but pulls out the mirror::  Here. This will clear it up.  ::shows it to Razor::
<RazorSK> But... ::shudders, can't see that::
<RazorSK> I... ::looks into the mirror, blinks, shakes his head anew:: What in...? T-Bone...?
<T-BoneSK> ::blinks, confused::
<RazorSK> ::shakes his head once more:: T-Bone? What is... what... ::looks at his partner, then his attire:: T-Bone... what's going on?
<T-BoneSK> T-Bone? ::is completely lost now... the spell's extra grip on his mind, influencing him to get Razor back under control with the mirror has left as it didn't work::
<RazorSK> T-Bone, it's me, Buddy.
<T-BoneSK> I know it's you, Jacob. Why are you calling me.... "T-Bone?"
<Sypher>  ::is a bit woozy after the glance at the mirror thru Razor's eyes::  <Wha'....?>
<RazorSK> <Sy? What is?... going... on? ::shakes his head::
<PastMaster>  ::is noting all this via his link with the mirrors...  exerts his power over T-Bone again, giving that mirror more power::
<Sypher>  <I don't...  know.... What?>
<T-BoneSK> ::stuffs the thing in his face again, half-zombie-like this time::
<RazorSK> <I...> ::blinks, and snaps back into Dark Ages mode:: Where's Callista... The PastMaster demands we capture her
<T-BoneSK> ::snapping out of it, is a little confused by Razor's sudden bluntness:: At the castle.  Come on. The army is assembled.
<T-BoneSK> ::turning his horse::
<RazorSK> ::nods:: Alright. ::motions his horse, heads after T-Bone::
<PastMaster> ::debates what to do with Sypher... can feel him under his power and isn't willing to let the magic run its course and make Sy a mage this time... that or anything else powerful::
<Sypher> ::is quiet, dazed, lost, waiting::
 <PastMaster> ::probes his thoughts and smiles, finding just what he needs::
<Sypher> ::abruptly appears in front of Razor on the horse, is all of three years old and has the same fur color as Razor, blinks up at him::  Hi, Daddy.
<RazorSK> ((AWWWWWWWW!!!!!!))
<RazorSK> ::blinks at Sypher, eyes are wide:: Daddy...?
<Sypher> ::as Pastie used his own inner desire to be a full kat and his feelings for Jake against him::
<Sypher> ::nods::
<RazorSK> ::just blinks::
<PastMaster> ::quickly channels an addition to the spell through Razor before there's any further trouble::
<RazorSK> ::shakes his head anew, then nods, and seats Sy in front of him to get the horse into a full gallop::
<Sypher> ::enjoys the ride with Daddy... so much that he's completely oblivious to the utter silence in his mind... or that he has a normal one now::
<RazorSK> ::calm tone:: Hang on, okay? ::smiles::
<Sypher> Alright. ::smile::
<RazorSK> ::gallops back towards the castle::
 <Matrix> <Sy?  Sypher... where are you? ::tries to contact him:: Hey, Sy!> ::blinks:: Something's wrong...