Leftover, Part 3

The CyberKats' New Job

<SypherSK> ::issa sleeping onna couch as morning comes.. well, as the sun comes up::
<SypherSK> ::Chance doesn't call sunrise "morning"...  he calls it "an ungodly hour" if he's awake to see it::
<MatrixSK> ::is outta the comp. in no time, and crawls up the ladder::
<MatrixSK> ::in kat form, that is::
<SypherSK> ::internal clock is set for 7:00 am, ain't waking 'til::
<MatrixSK> ::sees Sy, smirks. Merges into his real form and merges into 'im::
<SypherSK> ::hassa conniption mentally as Matrix interrupts his dream::  <Matrix!  Learn to knock already!>
<MatrixSK> <WAAAAKEY, WAKEY!! Rise and shine! Time ta' smell the'--what do they call it??--COFFEE!!  ::sets alarm clock::>
<SypherSK> <It's 6:00 am, genius!  No one gets up at 6:00 am!>
<Jake> ::comes down the stairs, stifling a yawn::
<MatrixSK> ((<Sypher> ::makes a pause:: Except him!))
<SypherSK> ::has been biological all night and is crabby like most kats::
<MatrixSK> <My, my...you really *did* get up on the wrong side of the hard disc this morning...>
<SypherSK> ::detects Jake, mental mutters...  he *knew* Jake did, but that's not what he was thinking of earlier - just berating Matrix::
<SypherSK> ::pauses to analyze that::  <Apparently, my biological form isn't quick at reviving from sleep...>
<MatrixSK> <muaaaa....> ::leaps out and merges back into kat form::
<Jake> ::head on the counter holding a cup of coffee::
<SypherSK> ::tweaks a few things internally, has by-products hurried out of his bloodstream, and ends the most uncomfortable feeling down in his bladder by converting the waste products to energy and storing it in his "power cells"::
<SypherSK> ::doesn't everyone wish they could do *that* on long car trips::
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!::))
<SypherSK> ::shakes his hair out::  Much better... ::eyes are much brighter and is fully alert now::  Sorry about that...  Biological pitfall I neglected to study.
<Jake> ::murmured:: Three hours of sleeep...three hours of sleeep...
<MatrixSK> S'okay...'least I got you up...:Evil grin::
<SypherSK> And, had far too much fun with it... ::ripples half-energy, smoothing out his rumples::  I was set for 7:00 anyways...
<SypherSK> ((Rrrrrruffles have rrrrrridges!))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!!!::))
<SypherSK> ((All the R's made me do it!))
<MatrixSK> ((ROFL!!))
<MatrixSK> ::grins:: I try...
<SypherSK> Hmm... Why up so early anyways?  Tired of your sorting?
<Jake> Three hours of sleep...three hours of sleep....
<SypherSK> ::trots into the kitchen where Jake is, still waiting for Matrix' answer - hey, he can think it::
<MatrixSK> <Inna way...I got nailed with Chance's feelings for that she-kat...Callie I believe it was...>
<SypherSK> ::snickers::  <And?>
<MatrixSK> <They were too mushy!>
<SypherSK> ::taps Jake lightly on the shoulder, pretty much doing to him what he did to himself, ripples out Jake's rumples too and flushes out his body's nightly by-products::
<SypherSK> <That's what happens when you're in love...>
<SypherSK> ((Mwaha!  ::will be saying "ripples and rumples" for hours now likely.. if not days::))
<Jake> Three hours of....I'm awake now...::is truly now::
<MatrixSK> ((Oh dear...;) ::dies!::))
<MatrixSK> <Oh brother...>
<SypherSK> ((Bwahaha!))
<SypherSK> <What?  Fail to download my file on kat biology?  Among other things it would explain to you at least *one* reason why it's a necessity.>  ::isn't being dirty, just computer/Vulcany and pointing out the realities of things::
<Jake> ::to Sy:: Thanks...
<SypherSK> Welcome! ::beams, does it about the time he messages Matrix - ah multi-tasking!::
<MatrixSK> <Oh, lemme alone...>
<SypherSK> <What?  It's a fact.>
<Jake> ::rubs his eyes:: How was yer first night?
<MatrixSK> <Right, right...>
<SypherSK> Pretty good...  Though the waking up bit is hard...
<SypherSK> <I'm going to laugh when/if you fall in love...>
<SypherSK> <Laugh hard and long.>
<MatrixSK> <Ha!! We're not even going there!>
<Jake> How so?
<SypherSK> You guys are crabby in the morning... ::as he examines the coffee and shoots a mental smirk at Matrix::
<Jake> We have every right to...you think I'm bad? You outta see how Chance gets up...
<SypherSK> ((<Jake> ::as Sy analyzes the coffee pot:: It's called C-O-F-F-E-E... We like it in the mornings.. It is life... That pot's mine - back off!))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!!!!::))
<SypherSK> I have... sorta...
<SypherSK> Mind if I have some of the coffee?
<Jake> Okay...then yer warned ahead of time...
<Jake> Go for it. ::grin::
<SypherSK> ::pours himself a cup::  <Want?> ::at Matrix naturally as Jake can't hear it::
<MatrixSK> <Why not?>
<SypherSK> ::pours a cup for Matrix too and hands it over::
<Jake> ::takes a slurp, then pauses, then stares into the cup:: I'm gonna kill 'im....I'm gonna kill.....CHANCE!!!!
<SypherSK> ::tastes it carefully, realizes that just because Jake's memories say it's good doesn't mean that his own taste buds will agree::
<MatrixSK> ::takes::
<SypherSK> ::winces and blinks at Jake::
<Jake> FURLONG, YOU ARE ONE DEAD KAT!! ::as he stomps towards the bottom of the stairs and calls up::
<SypherSK> ::wonders what Chance did::
<MatrixSK> ::raised brow, takes a slurp outta the coffee, then raises another brow:: Weird.....
<Chance> ::is far too asleep to hear the loudest rant::
<MatrixSK> I've...felt coffee tastes...and this isn't it....oil, on the other hand...
<SypherSK> ((::DIES!::  I thought Matrix reminded me of Seek's bud Greg... He does more now!  If he just cocked an eyebrow when he said that now...))
<SypherSK> ((Oh wait - he did!  ::dies!::))
<MatrixSK> ((::is dead:: Whoo hoo!!))
<SypherSK> ::makes a face::  Definitely oil...
<Jake> FURLONG!! ::growls and storms up the stairs::
<SypherSK> Hope Jake didn't get too much.. ::promptly flushes it outta himself.. or converts it to energy rather... would be very hard to poison, he would::
<MatrixSK> ::checks Jake's cup::  How much is half a cup?
<SypherSK> A bit much.. ::heads after Jake::
<Chance> ::snoring loudly::
<MatrixSK> Uh oh...::heads after::
<SypherSK> ::bounces up the stairs behind Jake:: Hey, Jake...
<Jake> ::grabs a pillow as he now walks in, and without hesitation nails Chance::
<Chance> YARGH!!!!!!!!  ::kicks upward in self-defense reflexively and rolls away::
<Jake> You put car oil in the coffee pot?!
<Chance> ::bonks his head onna wall and manages to stumble to his feet::
<Chance> I put what in the where?!
<Jake> You put oil in the coffee pot! ::is grinning, but doens't show his amusement::
<Chance>  Oh yeah.... ::slow grin:: I did...  Taste good?  ::smirk::
<Jake> Why you....::tackles!!::
<Chance> ARGH! ::catches, falls, bonks head on wall again::
<SypherSK> ::enters to the kat tangle:: Oh dear...
<MatrixSK> ::winces as he heard Chance smacking his wall against the head::  Ouch....
<MatrixSK> ((HEAD against the WALL!,even!!))
<SypherSK> ((<Matrix>  I still haven't found the memory that explains how they survived before we were around to be instant paramedics...))
<SypherSK> ((::DIES!::))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!!::))
<SypherSK> ::nods to Matrix::  As usual, Chance is yours, Jake's mine.  ::then leaps into Jake::
<MatrixSK> Right...:leaps into Chance::
<Jake> ::blinks, then realizes: <Gimme a reason why I shouldn't kill 'im...>
<SypherSK> ::takes the reins for a second and... uh... bodily hauls Jake away from Chance::
<SypherSK> <Because he's whacked his head twice and I have to get some motor oil out of your stomach.>
<Jake> <Good enough...>
<MatrixSK> <You okay? ::to Chance:: Killed a few brain cells?>
<SypherSK> <Mmmm.... I thought.> ::sits Jake down::  <One minute here...>  ::goes to dig up the oil::
<Chance>  ::woozy::  <Uhhh....?>
<Jake> <You thought what?>
<MatrixSK> <I said, "You okay?">
<SypherSK> <I thought you'd accept that one.>  ::finds oil, converts to energy::
<Chance> No.  My head hurts. ::aloud, isn't subtle today::
<Jake> <Right, right....>  ::then aloud:: You okay, bud?
<Chance> I repeat - my head hurts.
<MatrixSK> ::gets to work and 'repairs' the damage::
<Chance> On second thought, it doesn't.
<Chance>  Jake... I think we should keep them forever.  Nevermind the invasion of privacy - I could get to like the other parts.
<Jake> :thwaps!: They're not pets! ::obviously knows what Chance means::
<SypherSK> ::hearing Chance::  <Awww...  Will you take me for walks and rub behind my ears?>
<Jake> ::rubs his eyes::
<Chance> I know that!
<SypherSK> <I said ears...>
MatrixSK> <Hee! Mind if you take me for rides in the Turbokat?????  And, and, c'n I get the best meals in town?>
<Jake> Now look what you did! ::to Chance:: You spoiled them!
<SypherSK> <Listen to him!  ::and Jake probably can with Sy in his mind::  I'm a cheap pet!>
<Chance> Spoiled?!  I let them raid the fridge and sleep.. on the furniture and in the equipment... That's spoilin?!
<Jake> <Urgh...>  No, that makes you a very, very kind house host...
<SypherSK> ((::suddenly wonders if they can all hear each other now::  <Chance and Jake> ::feel like they're getting mental chatter.. can't separate it all like the others::  Make it stop!))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES::))
<Chance> ::hmph::  <Says I "spoil" you...> ::meaning for just Matrix to hear::
<MatrixSK> <Really? Never thought of it that way...cool!>
<Chance> <Don't get smart with me - I taught you how.>
<MatrixSK> <Excuse me for being you...::grin::>
<Chance> <I thought the point was for you to be... you.>
<SypherSK> <It was.>
<Jake> <Why are we talking to each other in our minds, now?>
<SypherSK> <Well, being in your head, *I* can't talk to you out loud..>
<MatrixSK> <Sorry...I've gotta work on that..::to Chance::>
<Chance> <Oh...  Was that Sy?>
<Jake> < I think...::pauses to hear Chance and Sy at the same time::> ARGH!
<SypherSK> <Yes, it was. ::to Chance... as he asks Jake..::  What's wrong?>
<SypherSK> ::ie: he did both at the same time::
<Jake> <::inna laughing and yet whining tone:: I'm going insane, can we please take this downstairs and have a normal conversation?>
<SypherSK> <Oh... You can't keep up, can you?>
<MatrixSK> <I think we need to teach 'im...>
<Jake> ::sighs::
<SypherSK> <It can't be taught.. They're brains aren't built for multi-tasking...  Tho' we could re-align their synapses...>
<MatrixSK> <I was kiddin'...>
<SypherSK> <Sorry... Thinking too much...>
<Chance> <Away from my brain there... ::caught that much::>
<MatrixSK> ((::dies::))
<SypherSK> ::before leaving, checks to see if Jake is totally averse to having his brain tweaked just a hair.. subtley checks::
<Jake> <::blinks:: What are you doin'?>
<SypherSK> <Hmm?  Just... looking?>
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> There's nice scenery in here...  OOo...Pretty ear wax...  <Jake>  Bad one. <Sy> I tried.))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!::))
<Jake> <Yeah, right...spill it>
<SypherSK> <I was thinking...  Would you...  Would you like to be able to... multi-task just a bit?  I owe you one... and I thought you might it useful.>
<Jake> <Hrm.....::has that 'sure, why not?' tone going on, but doesn't say so..::>
<SypherSK> ::senses the tone and flashes a mental smile before moving to work, tweaks this, pulls that...::
<MatrixSK> <You feel better now? ::to Chance::>
<SypherSK> ((And, no, I doubt he could do this to most kats...  He has extensive knowledge of biology... But, I think there'd be problems in the... synthesizing?  Making their matter back as it was after being converted to energy mebbe?  He just knows Jake that well...))
<Chance> <Now, that Sy's gone quiet and it's just you? Yes.>
<MatrixSK> ((::nodsnods:: S'okay. Jake c'n be the only "victim" ;) ))
<Chance> <I can't think with everyone talking at once in my head.>
<MatrixSK> <Sorry about that...I'm gettin' out now...> :leaps out and returns to kat form::
<SypherSK> ((Well, and if Sy and Matrix could willy-nilly convert *any* matter to energy and back to *anything* else... They could turn rocks into cars... but, I think that's too much concentration even for them.))
<MatrixSK> ((::nodsnods:: Yuppers.))
<Jake> ::just waits::
<Chance> ::eyes Matrix up:: You grew a goatee overnight? ::assuming it's new::
<MatrixSK> I thought it looked...dashing.
<SypherSK> ::is very busy.... this is taking all his concentration and no small amount of energy::
<SypherSK> ((Where have I heard that line?!))
<Chance> I think it succeeds in rogue-ish...  Wear shades and you could be a beatnik poet...
<MatrixSK> ((Mua ha ha!!))
<MatrixSK> ::laughs:: Why, thank you.
<SypherSK> ((What?))
<SypherSK> ((Waitaminute...  Izzat Hercules?))
<MatrixSK> ((Th' "Where have I heard that line?!" part...))
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!::: Yuppers!!))
<SypherSK> ((Hooray for me!))
<MatrixSK> ((ROFL!!))
<SypherSK> ::finishes, very small, tired yet pleased voice:: <There.>
<Chance> You're welcoem.
<SypherSK> ((<Chance> I can't spell when I talk.  /  Welcome even!))
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!::))
<Jake> <What did you do?>
<SypherSK> <Mmmm....  ::smile, warm feeling, blips out::>
<SypherSK> ::reappears a foot shorter than he usually is::
<Jake> ::blinks!::
<MatrixSK> What in the world??/
<SypherSK> ::looks at Jake, then down at himself::  Hmm... That took a lot of energy... ::to Matrix this means that Sy used up his reserves and converted part of his own body to energy to use::
<SypherSK> ::he just took a little away all over so it translated to shrinking... push it far enough and he'd kill himself... but he wasn't pushing *that* hard::
<MatrixSK> ::smacks a hand against his head:: <You.....something>
<SypherSK> <What?... and don't call me a something.>
<Chance> ::blinks himself::
<MatrixSK> <You're a shrimp!>
<SypherSK> ::smiles to everyone in turn and trots to the nearest receptacle::  <Love you too...>
<MatrixSK> <::mental razz::>
<SypherSK> ::goes acoherent and leaps into the outlet::
<Jake> ::is just blinking, for some reason knows he's supposed to feel different, but he doesn't::
<Chance> Life around here gets weirder and weirder... He gonna be okay?
<MatrixSK> He will...I just get to be taller n' him...ha!
<SypherSK> ::reappears and solidifies, full size... plus an inch just to spite Matrix:: You wish.
<MatrixSK> ::growls::
<SypherSK> ::smiles::  And, we were going to eat?  ::points to clock::  It's 7:30 now.
<Jake> Sure...why not...and, *I* get to make the coffee this time! ::to Chance::
<Chance> Fine, fine.... Just feed me... ::heads downstairs::
<Jake> ::sighs and trots after him::
<SypherSK> ::follows::
<MatrixSK> ::to Sy:: <What did you do to 'im?>
<SypherSK> <Arranged his mind so he should be able to handle two things at once...  Not near our level, but I'm not sure what *that* would do to a normal kat..>
<MatrixSK> <Guess we'll find out soon enough...any example?>
<MatrixSK> ((<Sy> He can take care of Chance and cook at the same time! ::mun is being an idjit....she's too high on sugar::))
<SypherSK> <Hmm... Since he invents, I thought it would be handy if he could talk and think up ideas at the same time... Not to mention in the jet... Keeping up with all his sensors should be easier when two can get his full attention simultaneously.>
<SypherSK> ((::dies!::  <Matrix> You worked on his *brain*, you didn't give him extra arms!))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!::))
<MatrixSK> ::nodsnods:: <That helps for sure...it'll drive Chance insane, tho'...>
<SypherSK> <He needn't ever know...  Jake'll just seem a bit quicker..>
<MatrixSK> <If you say so...>
<SypherSK> <I did.> ::walks into kitchen behind the Boys::
<MatrixSK> <yeh, yeah...>
<SypherSK> <So...> ::finding bread for toast::  <You've just become a sentient being, what're you gonna do with your life?>
<Jake> ::makes the coffee this time::
<SypherSK> ::pop bread in toaster and turn on as he asks::
<MatrixSK> ::sits on counter:: <No idea yet...you've given it any thought?>
<SypherSK> ((<Matrix>  <Is this a "the heat is on" allusion?> ::eyeing the toaster::))
<MatrixSK> ((ROFL!!!))
<SypherSK> <Most of last night actually...  It seems to me I'd get bored at most jobs...  I think I could learn any quickly...  Change every week if I wanted... But...>
<MatrixSK> <But...?  Lemme guess. You want a permanent residence...>
<SypherSK> ((<Matrix>  Wow...  You could be like Jarod on "The Pretender!"))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!!!!!::))
<SypherSK> <I want to accomplish something...  I don't need to eat.  I don't need shelter.  I have no reason to make money.>
<MatrixSK> <You and me both. And, I don't wanna be the center of attention of hackers...>
Chance> ::is slumped over the counter, waiting for the coffee::
<SypherSK> ::snickers aloud::  <I think we can outwit most of them...> ::removes toast and starts to butter it::
<SypherSK> ::sobers::  <I've been thinking about what Chance and Jake do...>
<Jake> ::waits waits for it to brew::
<MatrixSK> <Oh?>
<SypherSK> <It seems to be I'd be good at it...  Nearly immortal, pretty good in a hand to hand fight...>
<SypherSK> ::refrains from everypointing out that Matrix is everything he is::
<MatrixSK> <True...the question is, would they let you in?...or are you thinking about a separate vigiliantism act?>
<SypherSK> <They work best alone... Just the two of them... I think you know that.>
<MatrixSK> <S'why I asked if you're considering going separate...I know they work best alone. They know the ropes of their own act...I couldn't be able ta' hack it....>
<SypherSK> ::finishes toast and passes it around before digging in the fridge for Mama Clawson's jam::
<SypherSK> <Do huh?>
<MatrixSK> <Why do I have a gut feelin' I'm not sayin' the right words? I think I lost myself....>
<SypherSK> <My point...> ::finds the jam and pulls it out::  <Is that you - and I - can learn any fighting style with a short download, we can convert to energy and be pretty unkillable...>
<SypherSK> <I think we could do the hero thing easy... But, I'm not keen on solo-ing..>
<MatrixSK> <That helps...and, no, I wouldn't wanna go solo either...>
<SypherSK> <Actually,...>  ::slather on jam and savor it::  <I'm totally confident in our abilities to do the... mechanics of the thing...  It's the...  the...  I don't know... The moral part?  The... feline part?  I don't trust myself on...>
<MatrixSK> <Maybe...I dunno...we could try offering our services somewhere else...>
<SypherSK> <I sense a lack of enthusiasm - and I doubt Mama Clawson's jam is involved - and this concept you'll be tagging along, like it or not?>
<MatrixSK> <Yeah, yeah...:thinks this over:: I'm "stuck" to you inna way, remember?>
<SypherSK> <I severed any control I still had over you last night...>
<MatrixSK> <Well, I can't face the world out there alone...>
<SypherSK> ::blinks, thought Mr. No Feelings was more self-assured than that::
<MatrixSK> <At least, not without the back...what?>
<SypherSK> <Nothin> ::obvious, don't pry plea::
<MatrixSK> <Hrmph...>
<SypherSK> <Oh, fine...  ::gives Matrix everything he *thought* Matrix was and waits to see how Matrix responds::>
<SypherSK> ::based on initial encounters before he stopped poking behind where Matrix didnt' seem to want him mind you::
<MatrixSK> <::looks at him:: I've been alive for a day and you think I've processed all that?  I still hafta' get used to it...>
<SypherSK> <Alright, alright... I'll try not to drag you alonginto anything too torturous...>
<MatrixSK> <::laughs:: You make it sound like I'll get hurt...thanks! ::grins, is kidding::>
<SypherSK> <Meh. I want coffee...>  ::looks around::
<Jake> ::is drinking his own coffee::
<SypherSK> ::finds a glass::
<Chance> ::is sleeping in his::
<Trina> ::voice from outside:: You guys awake, or do I hafta' come some other time?
<Jake> ::pokes Chance....as he starts to think over a missile model. Blinks to himself::
<SypherSK> ::ears flicker to voice::
<MatrixSK> ::looks at him:: <Yer gonna drink coffee inna glass?>
<Jake> ::shakes his head, blinks again, has the model stuck in his head, so it can't escape...ha!!::
<SypherSK> ::motions to the sink where there's a stack of mugs::  <All that's left, I'm afraid.>
<MatrixSK> <There's something to be said for soap anna sponge...>
<Jake> Chance?...::pokespokes::
<SypherSK> <We shall have to teach them..>
<MatrixSK> <Exactly...>
<SypherSK> ::hears the voice coming closer:: <C'mon... We might cause trouble if we're seen... ::leads Trix out of the kitchen::>
<Chance> Fi' mo' minus...  ::zzzzz....::
<Trina> ::pokes her head in:: Did I come atta...:;pauses:: I think I did...::as she sees Chance::
<Jake> He didn't get much sleep....
<SypherSK> ::listening in from around the corner and nursing his glass of coffee... will be addicted soon enough::
<Trina> Right...if he doesn't get his full fourteen hours of sleep, he's not a healthy kat...
<Chance> ::manages to suck in some coffee::
<Trina> ::looks at Chance::  C'mon, Furlong.  Up and at 'em, soldier...
<MatrixSK> ::searches his data for Trina...sees various specks in Chance's memories::
<Chance> ::blinks at her::
<Trina> C'mon, you've already smelled the coffee...inhaled it, even. ::grin::
<Jake> It wasn't coffee before....::glare at Chance::
<Chance> ::grumbles, sits up, wipes his coffee-soaked hair::
<Trina> And...soaked in it...
<Jake> ::chuckles:: So what brings a girl like you to place like this at 7:30 in the morning?
<Chance> ::grumbles, goes to clean up::
<Trina> One, I need you to see why in the world my cycle sounds like I've tied a weasel to the engine, and two, trying to escape the cow our computer had a while back...
<MatrixSK> ::to Sy:: <You've seen 'er before, haven't you?>
<SypherSK> <Very briefly.>
<SypherSK> ::watches::
<Jake> Oh...Well, let's see the cycle first.
<MatrixSK> ::wonders if he can merge into her thoughts, but that would require her permission, and believes she oughtn't know the SKs true identities like that::
<SypherSK> <Why for?>
<SypherSK> ::heard that one::
<MatrixSK> <I danno...she's been in previous memories of Chance's...>
<Jake> ::chuckles as he sets the coffee down:: Cow still on the loose? Ought we barricade the place?  ::offers her a clean cup of coffee::
<Trina> ::takes cup:: Ha, ha, ha...you're funny...
<SypherSK> <And, Jake's... She's around a bit....> ::hmms, calling up her job info::
<Trina> ::takes a sip, pauses:: Is this motor oil?
<Jake> It's decaf!
<Trina> ::raised brow:: I'm drinking decaf?
<Jake> Well, that explains Chance...
<MatrixSK> <I see from Chance's memories that she ain't the light coffee taker...>
<SypherSK> <Too bad... I don't know how to synthesize caffeine...>
<Trina> No kidding...::looks at Jake::  Jake, hun, what're you doin' drinkin' decaf?
<Chance> ::mumblemumble, is now changed and heading back to the kitchen for a second cup::
<MatrixSK> <I think Chance needs it...>
<SypherSK> <Caffeine? Naw... He just needs a fix-up...>  ::taps Chance on shoulder as he passes by, does what he did for Jake...and gets his beta-endorphins flowing - the feel-good chemicals!::
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!!::))
<Chance> ::blinksblinksblinks, and wakes up::
<SypherSK> <There. All better.>
<MatrixSK> <::chuckles, then pauses:: She's a cop...?>
<Chance> Thanks...
<SypherSK> <No...  Not cop... or Enforcer...>
<SypherSK> Welcome. ::smiles at Chance as he goes on into the kitchen::
<MatrixSK> <Then why does she have a police-like background.....? ::searches sommore::>
<SypherSK> <Other organization...>
<SypherSK> <Waitasec... Found it back in my unsorted files...  ::dumps all of Dark Kat's info on the MBI on Matrix::>
<Chance> Okay. Let's check out what poor animal you've had taken out onna joy ride this time...::grin::
<Trina> Har, har...::as she follows him to the entrance::
<Jake> ::sighs:: They never appreciate good coffee....
<MatrixSK> <::blinks at info:: They're a vigilante organization?>
<SypherSK> <Somewhat.  Sorry... I'd have known that,but I hesitate to get into most of the info from my time with Dark Kat.>
<MatrixSK> <Granted....>
<Chance>  ::who's mun was zoning::  ::eyes up Trina's cycle::
<MatrixSK> <So what's this about a computer? ::keeps searching through info::>
<Trina> OKay..it's either the oil, the engine itself...no idea what it is, Chance...
<SypherSK> <They have a rather sophisticated one... Ooooh... It has a big hard drive... ::chuckling:: Wonder how high the rent is?>
<Chance>  ::cranks it, listens:: All of the above.  Jake, wrench!
<SypherSK> ((Scalpel!  Hammer!  Dynamite!))
<MatrixSK> <::has a twinkle in his eyes:: Yessss....I wonder....>
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!!::))
<Trina> ::raised brow:: No idea what it is included? ::grin::
<SypherSK> <We'd likely have to pay somehow... But, I did want a job in the field..>
<Chance> Shush.  I'm a trained professional.
<Chance> ::fiddle fiddle, gets sprayed with oil::
<Trina> Oh, that's right! I must not question your high level of mechanical competence...pardon me, Oh Great One...::laughs as she bows::
<MatrixSK> <Well, seems like an interesting place....>
<Chance>  Trina... ::wiping his face::  Why don't you let me work and you....  Go watch our TV or something?
<SypherSK> <I think so....>
<SypherSK> ::ponders::
<Jake> ::walks out with the tool box::
<Trina> Nah...watching you work is more interesting...I have a free ticket to a comedy act....
<Chance> ::mock growl::
<Chance> Jake!  You look at this thing!
<Jake> You're too kind...::as he hands Chance a wrench::  Got the motor fixed, Bubba?  ((meaning the clown name)) ::grin::
<Trina> ::just throws Chance a friendly smirk::
<Chance>  Maybe... Call me Bubba again and you'll need a chiropractor...
<Trina> Awww....but it's a cute name.......inna...cute sorta way...
<Chance> ::growl::
<Jake> ::pats Chance on the shoulder:: Whatever ya' say, Rotundo....
<SypherSK> <Should we go out there?>
<Chance> You die later, Clawson...
<Jake> Let me find the nearest shelter first, Furlong...
<Chance> And, give you an advantage?!
<MatrixSK> <Why not? All we're doing here is sitting around tossing random thoughts at eachother....>
<Trina> ::is against the wall inna seating position giggling insanely::
<SypherSK> <Yeah, but I don't think Trina knows about the SWAT Kats... And, she knows I went with them...>
<Jake> Why not? You were the one that poured the oil into the coffee pot...
<Chance>  It was a JOKE!
<Jake> And, calling you clown names isn't??
<SypherSK> <Let's go downstairs....> ::ambles out::
<MatrixSK> :follows::
<Chance> ::mock sniff:: It's meaner...
<Jake> And, you have any idea what oil could've done to my lungs....::mock breaks:: Of course you didn't!
<Chance>  Your lungs?  You were to sip it, not inhale it!
<Trina> ::is laughing hard, so hard that she slides down to the floor::
<Jake> It....coulda happened!
<SypherSK> ::hearing the gang in the garage as they go::  <Hoo boy...>
<Chance> Suuuuure....
<MatrixSK> <You think they could act more mature...>
<SypherSK> <::snicker::  Yeah, we were all real mature last night...>
<Jake> :pauses to look over the cycle:: Yeah yeah....
<MatrixSK> <Oh, let's not go there!>
<SypherSK> <Awww... You're such a party pooper...>
<SypherSK> <Her brother's the one we need to talk to...>
<SypherSK> ::nodding to Trina::
<MatrixSK> <Her brother?  ::searches for Jase, gets specks::>
<SypherSK> ::sends over DK's info::  ((::includes "rubber shark-killing idiot."::))
<SypherSK> ((<Jase> Is no embarrasing moment sacred?!))
<Trina> ::picks herself off the ground:: Hoo boy...::breathes::
<MatrixSK> ((::DEAD::))
<MatrixSK> <Hrm...Captain, huh?> ::nodsnods::
<SypherSK> ::debates how to go about this::
<Trina> ::to the boys:: Who needs coffee?  You two with your attitude are enough to wake anybody up...or kill...whichever comes first...
<Chance> ::bows:: Thank you, thank you.
<Trina> Yeah, yeah...::clapsclaps::
<Chance> So.. ::to Jake:: Any luck with the cycle?
<MatrixSK> ::debates himself, but, as they haven't even introduced themselves, figures he outta wait::
<Jake> ::tinkertinker, oil, oil, yadda:: I believe we're done....
<Chance> Great!  ::looks::  And, twelve more to go today...
<SypherSK> <Introductions! ::mentally slaps self in head::  We need names!>
<MatrixSK> <Great...we gotta search for names now?>
<SypherSK> <Yeah...  Normal kat ones...  Let's get on-line..>
<SypherSK> ((<Matrix> ::finds the perfect site.... whatisthematrix.com::))
<Trina> :sighs:: You guys really gotta take a vacation, you know that?
<MatrixSK> ((::dies::))
<MatrixSK> <You got it...>
<Chance> Suuure... Then, we can pay Feral back for a few more years...
<SypherSK> ::zaps on downs to the hangar::
<MatrixSK> ::ditto::
<Trina> ::puts a hand on his shoulder:: I know...it slipped...sorry 'bout that...
<SypherSK> ::gets in Jake's comp, goes for a whirl on the Net::
<MatrixSK> ::follows::
<Chance> ::grins:: It's okay, Trina...
<Trina> ::grins herself, then turns to Jake:: So is it workin' fine now?
<Jake> Of course.
<Trina> Okay...::sighs:: I better head back...and pray Jason hasn't driven an axe through the computer...::takes out a checkbook:: How much I owe ya'?
<Chance>  One million, cash. ::grin::
<Trina> ::gives him an amused look:: Sure, no problem...once I win the Megakat Lottery...::grins herself::
<Chance> Right.  Feed us sometime and we're even.
<Trina> Jus' gimme an amount, all I ask for is an amount, jus' something that doesn't override my bank deposit.....::is trying to act like a pathetic Jim Carrey...well, she's succeeding on the pathetic part...::
<Chance> Uh... Ten bucks... ::There are reasons Jake does this part::
<Jake> ::to Trina:: Yer pathetic.
<Trina> I try.
<SypherSK> ::pops back out, scanning name lists didn't take *too* long::
<Jake> ::rolls his eyes, and chuckles:: How's $50 sound to you? Please don't hurt me...
<Trina> ::scribbles it down, signs and yadda::  'Ere ya' go.  ((Isn't she sweet?? She even gave 'em yadda!!))
<SypherSK> ((Awww...))
<MatrixSK> ::pops out a couple minutes later:: Yow...
<Chance> I think so...
<MatrixSK> ((::beam::))
<SypherSK> Yow?
<MatrixSK> That was fun!
<SypherSK> You behaved, didn't you? No naughty sites?
<Jake> ::takes:: Thanks.
<MatrixSK> ::gives him that "I'm scared, man, you're weird" look and razz!::
<SypherSK> ::razzes back::  Find any good names?
<Trina> Welcome. :grins and hugs 'em both at the same time:: You're real life-savers...dunno what I'd do without you two....
<MatrixSK> Did I ever. ::grins:: You?
<Chance> Laugh less.
<SypherSK> ::nods:: It'll do.
<MatrixSK> Oh? Which would be?
<Trina> Aside from that, Chancellor....::grin::
<Chance>  Smile less?
<SypherSK> Silas Greypaw.  I rather like being called "Sy."
<Trina> ::covers his mouth with a hand:: Say no more...you're scarin' me...
<Chance> Mmmph.....
<SypherSK> And, you?
<MatrixSK> ::grins:: Cool. ::bows:: From now on, you can call me Keanu Pawlur.
<Jake> Isn't that onna daily basis?  ::gets his mouth covered as well::
<SypherSK> Okay... <But, you're staying Matrix here...>
<MatrixSK> <Exactly...>
<SypherSK> <Righto!>
<Trina> Ms. Korat will now make her exit before she gets scared again....::grin and gets on her cycle::
<Chance> Fine! Leave us! ::mock sniff::
<Jake> See? You scared her! Your fault she's leavin' us! ::mocksniffs as well::
<Chance> I did not! ::glare, nose to nose with Jake::
<Jake> Okay...you didn't...
<Trina> C'mon, Jake...are you gonna let 'im size you down...?
<Chance> ::glaaaare::
<Jake> ::pokes Chance in the ribs::
<Chance> ::pokes back::
<Trina> ::just stares at them, finds it highly amusing... then intervenes:: Okay, guys... Break it up....
<Jake> Awww...I was winning...
<Trina> Mebbe later... ::waves to them and leaves::
<MatrixSK> ::grins:: Cool. ::bows:: From now on, you can call me Keanu Pawlur.
<SypherSK> Okay... <But, you're staying Matrix here...>
<MatrixSK> <Exactly...>
<SypherSK> <Righto!  Now, to find the guys...>
<SypherSK> ::beams at Chance and Jake when they find them::
<MatrixSK> ::just follows 'im, a smike on his face::
<MatrixSK> ((smirk, even!))
<SypherSK> ((<Jake> Don't you smike at me!))
<MatrixSK> ((::comes back with caffeine and DIES!!!::))
<SypherSK> Got something to run by you...
<Jake> ::has a feeling:: Okay...
<Jake> ::loooks at the two of 'em::
<SypherSK> We've been pondering the job market...
<Jake> ::raised brow:: Oh? That recently?
<SypherSK> Well, we weren't keen on bumming off you guys forever.
<MatrixSK> So we decided to offer our resume...
<SypherSK> ... preferably to a crime-fighting organization.
<SypherSK> ((<Chance> ::screams in terror when they start finishing each others sentences::))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES::))
<Chance> You're joining the Enforcers?
<Jake> Ditto?
<SypherSK> After what's in you two's heads?
Chance> So what?  ::thinks:: The MBI?
<MatrixSK> ::Grins:: You know well, Chance.
<SypherSK> He wins the prize!
<Chance>  Can't wait to see Jase's face when *you two* show up...
<Jake> ::chuckles: As if flying straight by his window wasn't bad enough...::thwap Chance::
<Chance> Ow!  Hey, you laughed too!
<SypherSK> ::breaks them up with a hand::  Do you think it's a good idea?
<Jake> That would all depend on how Jase handles it...
<SypherSK> Well, him... and everyone else.
<SypherSK> We can be useful if we're hidden...But, it would much easier if we weren't super-secret...
<MatrixSK> What he said. ::thinks for a few::
<Jake> ::rubs his eyes:: How to explain this to the Megs is another thing...
<Chance> ::thinks::  I dunno...  You guys... Well, it would be a bit hard to grasp for most...
<SypherSK> ((<Matrix> Drat... We'll have to jump in *all* of them...))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!!::))
<SypherSK> ::thinks::
<SypherSK> Do you think they can handle it?
<SypherSK> I know it's too much for Feral and the government would just want us "contained".... if not destroyed...
<Jake> They can, that I can assure you. The Megs aren't the ones out to arrest the SWAT Kats....
<SypherSK> ::nods::  Another point in their favor when we were studying.
<SypherSK> ::starts to pace, thinking::
<Jake> Well, why not give it a shot?  ::turns to Chance::
<SypherSK> Because...  we don't want to freak anyone out...
<SypherSK> Trina's met me... I think we can get past her... But...  ::cuts to Matrix::  <You realize that using your powers in public will clue Dark Kat in to there being two of us..?>
<MatrixSK> <Great....how do we block our access to 'im?>
<SypherSK> <No, no.  I mean, unless you hole up in a computer and come out *only* as a normal kat, Dark Kat will spy you some day.>
<MatrixSK> <::rubs his eyes::  Well....there are risks to everything, aren't there?>
<SypherSK> <Yes...  Are you willing to take them?   Even if this thing pans out, you could just do computer work...>
<MatrixSK> < I can try...but just don't think I'll sit around if I'm needed in the line of duty...>
<SypherSK> <We're dutiful now?>
<SypherSK> ::is outwardly still mumbling ideas so Chance won't freak... it's not obvious his other conversation is going on::
<MatrixSK> <You think we're not? What if we're assigned? Then what?>
<SypherSK> <I meant you....>
<MatrixSK> < I would think so...>
<SypherSK> <Alright... So you're cool on trying?  You could just loaf on the Net... I can still hear you...>
<MatrixSK> < There's an idea...I get paid for doing absolutely nothing...cool!>
<SypherSK> <I didn't mean getting paid, you freeloader... Whadya need the money for anyway?>
<MatrixSK> <::grin:: I was kidding!>
<SypherSK> ::grins back::  ::finally turns to Jake::  I think we'll try it... Any devastating consequences you can see?
<Jake> ::sighs:: For right now, I'm worried about Dark Kat catching you...
<SypherSK> And, I'm not?
<Jake> Well, if he ever does, you'll have us as back-up...
<SypherSK> ::smiles:: Thanks.
<Jake> ::grins back:: Well, how 'bout we getcha' intro'ed?
<SypherSK> You're coming?  ::eyes light up::
<SypherSK> ((BTW, wha' color are Matrix' eyes?  Sy's are a reeeeeally bright blue to go with his... electricness n' all...))
<Jake> If you want us to...unless you two wanna head over there personally...
<MatrixSK> ((Hrm...I'd say around a yellowish...))
<SypherSK> I think some assistance might be nice....
<Chance> Then, ya' got it! Soon's we get a few a' these cars done.
<MatrixSK> ::eyes glow a bit:: Let us help.
<SypherSK> Yeah. We can speed things up a bit...
<Jake> ::grins:: Go for it....
::some time later::
<Jake> Well, that's the last of 'em... We better suit up...::to Chance:: And, no flying past the window again...at least, not with a sign that says "Have a nice Day!"...
<Chance> How's about: "Hello. How are you?"
<Jake> ::rolls his eyes:: You know what I mean...::heads towards the hangar::
<Chance> ::follows with Sy behind him::
<Chance> ::later::
<MatrixSK> ::follows::
<SypherSK> ::issa riding the T-Kat's comp as usual::
<MatrixSK> ::issa looking through the Cyclotron's systems in wonderment::
<SypherSK> <Gee... Why down in cargo, dude?>
<MatrixSK> <I kinda like it...this is a cool cycle...>
<SypherSK> <Ask and maybe you can take it out later...  On or in?>
<MatrixSK> <In...it's an awesome system...>
<SypherSK> ::chuckles::  <Mmm.... We're there.>
<T-Bone> ::sets the T-Kat down onna roof::
<MatrixSK> <ALready? Drat, I was beginning to like it...>
<SypherSK> <Later... I'm hoping we can get into an even *bigger* system, eh?>
<MatrixSK> <Yeah...> ::merges outta the C-tron and becomes a kat once more::
<SypherSK> ::pops out of the T-Kat and takes his kat shape::
<T-Bone> ::hops out::
<Razor> ::follows::
<SypherSK> Lead the way... ::motions for them to go first::
<Razor> ::motions to the access steps from the roof::
<T-Bone> ::heads that way::
<T-Bone> ::waves to the cameras::
<SypherSK> ((<T-Bone>  ::stuffs face in camera, wet nose on lens::  ::later is met by a glowering Jase, arms crossed over his chest::  <Jase> Why did you give my guards heart failure?))
<MatrixSK> ((::DEAD::))
<SypherSK> ::peers at camera::
<Razor> You really wanna make yerself noticed, huh?
<T-Bone> Hate to scare Jase...
<T-Bone> He usually likes forewarning..
<SypherSK> ((<Razor> Oh... Guess you think he missed the jet landing on the roof, huh?  ::dryly::))
<MatrixSK> ((ROFL!!!!))
<Razor> Right, right....
<T-Bone> ::heads on inside for Jase's office, waves to the few officers and yadda he knows::
<Razor> ::goes right after him, grinning at a few as he follows, Matrix trailing right behind them::
<SypherSK> ::is behind the SKs::
<T-Bone> ::arrives at office, knocks::
<Jason> C'mon in...'least you didn't scare the living daylights outta me this time...
<Razor> See?? He won't let it die! ::inna hiss as he thwaps T-Bone::
<T-Bone> Ow! ::hisses back::
<T-Bone> ::opens door, and walks in:: Won't let it die, will you?
<Jason> After causing me to go into a conniption with my superior in here, no.
<Razor> I told 'im not to...::innocent look::
<Jason> You're as guilty as the smirk on yer face...::chuckles:: What c'n I do fer ya'?
<MatrixSK> <So this is the law enforcement world, huh?> ::to Sy::
<SypherSK> <Yep>
<T-Bone> We brought some prospective members...
<Jason> Oh? ::looks at Sy and Matrix::
<SypherSK> ::smiles::
<T-Bone> Yeah...  Is Lt. Korat around?
<MatrixSK> ::grins himself::
<Jason> She...::looks at his watch:: ...outta be back from the gym by now...
<T-Bone> Good.  I think she's already met Sy here....
<Jason> Well, how 'bout we have 'em fill out the applications while she gets back?
<T-Bone> Sure...
<SypherSK> <Shall we... ahem... show off just a little here?>
<MatrixSK> <::grins:: You read my mind...::pause:: That came out wrong...>
<SypherSK> ::dies laughing inwardly, keeps his face sober outwardly::
<SypherSK> ::politely to Jase:: Will you have to process the application in the computer?
<MatrixSK> <::mental razz::>
<Jason> Eventually, yeah....
<Razor> <Hoo boy...::has a feeling where this is headed::>
<SypherSK> Well, how's about I speed the process up?  ::cocks a brow at Jase and, fuzzing into an amorphous electric blue blur, leaps into his comp::
<Jason> ::eyes are wider than wide::  GAH!!!!!! ::stumbles into the wall, just staring::
<T-Bone> ::trading a look with Razor:: He may need sedation..
<Razor> I think he'll need more than that...
<SypherSK> ::calls up the application file quickly enough, fills it out neatly... tho' the address is blank... and pops back out... the filled application left open on Jase's screen::
<MatrixSK> <Congratulations....our first day here and you nearly gave him a heart attack...>
<SypherSK> ::reforms and solidifies sitting inna visitor's chair across from Jase's desk::
<SypherSK> <I figured it had to be seen to be believed.>
<SypherSK> <Jase's profile indicated he wasn't easily convinced of the seeming impossible.>
<MatrixSK> <No duh....::sighs:: Might as well...> ::leaps into the comp. himself and fills out his own application, later to leap out and sit back on his own chair::
<SypherSK> ::and Jase now has two grinning cyberdemons lounging in the furniture... well, Sy's grinning anyways::
<T-Bone> ::clears his throat loudly in the ensuing silence::
<MatrixSK> ::oh, he's grinning...maybe a tad more...devilishly::
<Jason>::is just there, staring at the comp. wide eyed, and is trying to find his words::
<Razor> ::will offer an oxygen mask if necessary::
<T-Bone> They don't eat much and will work for housing.
<Jason> ::is pointing at the screen, and then at the cyber kats -- no pun intended-- and then at the screen again:: H...h...how.....::first word! yay! GO Jase!::
<T-Bone> ::nudges Razor::
<T-Bone> ::adds:: Use English tho'.
<Razor> I think he needs to calm down first...
<Trina> ::walks into:: Hey, Jase. Furklaw said he heard you yell and..........what did you do to him this time? ::to the SK's the minute she sees them::
<SypherSK> ::cocks a brow at Matrix, isn't sure merging with Jase is a good idea... but it would offer a chance to slow his heartrate::
<T-Bone> Didn't lay a hand on him! ::holds them up::
<SypherSK> ::can't see his heart or anything, but knows his body temp is going nuts::
<Jason> How did they.....?????
<Razor> We...introed a couple new applicants to 'im...
<SypherSK> ::to the SKs::  You handle things here... ::leaps into Jase::
<Trina> ::rubs her eyes:: I think he needs to be...::watches as Sy leaps into Jase:: ...convinced?
<T-Bone> Uh yeah... ::watching::  You remember Sypher, right?
<SypherSK> <Hello... ::projects non-violent friendly thoughts::>
<JasonSK> ::blinks at the 'intruder':: <Who in th'..?>
<SypherSK> ::steps gingerly over the confusion-strewn minefield of Jase's mind and takes a light control, sitting him down::  <Name's Sypher...  ::projects a mental image of himself to match the one Jase saw when he was "outside"::>
<Trina> Vaguely...
<T-Bone> We-ell... He wants to join the MBI... So's his friend Matrix here... ::points to Matrix::
<Trina> ::looks at Matrix, and later at T-Bone::  What about...?
<T-Bone>  What?
<JasonSK> <Nice ta' meet ya'...I think.... ::raised brow:: This is so weird...>
<Trina> What about Dark Kat?
<SypherSK> ::manages to keep Jase's talk from getting out his lips and worrying everyone outside::  <Allow me to explain... ::gives Jase the mental memory summary...with some editing of personal moments::>
<T-Bone> ::again nods to Razor::
<Razor> Well... We destroyed his main computer so he can't make anymore energy creatures...  You did hear that he made more after Sypher, right?
<Trina> ::raised brow:: Say what? ::wasn't on that mission::
<JasonSK> <Oo-kay....well...I'm amazed...>
<Razor> I thought Lt. Clawson might have gotten you the info...  ::hmms, rethinks and explains::  Dark Kat created several new creatures like Sypher... only this time he made them a bit less... intelligent partly, free to think on their own mainly... ::apologetic look to Matrix::
<SypherSK> <But, is it all clear?>
<Matrix> :nods and waves it off::
<JasonSK> <For now, yeah...I'll just hafta' get used to you...>
<Razor> ::continues::  They tried to take over all of us...  One's "host" managed to fight it off and the rest died when the computer was destroyed... The last... ::motions to Matrix:: ... was... sort of.. Matrix here.
<SypherSK> <Does that mean we can stay?>
<Trina> ::rubs her eyes::Makes sense...
<JasonSK> <Have nothin' against it...I don't even think that skills are gonna be needed in yer application....who's your friend?>
<Razor> Uhm... It's a bit complicated...  ::thinks over a way to explain it and wonders how Jase is doing.. doesn't even notice his dual thought patterns::
<SypherSK> <His name is Matrix... ::explains his origins in thought/memory - so much quicker than how poor Razor's having to do it::>
<JasonSK> <::hrms:: Okay..I'll hafta' interview you both and see what we can do here...>
<Razor> Matrix... if Trina's cool with it, why don't you explain it the quick way?
<SypherSK> <You'll never get a better interview than now...  ::light chuckle::>
<Trina> Cool in what.....?? ::isn't able to finish afore Matrix leaps into her mind, feeds her memories of origin and yadda, and leaps back out::
 <Razor> I said to ask first!
<Matrix> :: pauses, and turns to Trina:: Sorry 'bout that...
<Trina> ::eyes are closed, thinks this over, and opens them anew:: *Now* it makes sense....
<JasonSK> <I believe it...do you...mind?>
<SypherSK> <Not at all.>  ::leaps back out, reforming into a kat in his chair::
<JasonSK> ::blinks, holds his head::
<Matrix> ::leaps into his own chair:: <How did it go?>
<SypherSK> <Pretty well, I think.  I didn't probe into him much.>
<Trina> Okay...I'll be talking to the new applicants...as soon as I get an aspirin...::nods to Sy and Matrix and to both SKs before exiting::
<SypherSK> ::winces:  <Hope we didn't do any damage there...>
<Matrix> <You and me both...>
<T-Bone> ::to Jase:: Sooo, how'd they do?
<JasonSK> ::shakes his head before answering:: In an odd sorta way, I'd say they passed....
<Razor> Well... That's good news... ::gives the two a smile::
<Matrix> <Cool!>
<Razor> So that means they're in?
<SypherSK> <Radical!>
<JasonSK> I don't see why not...their applications are complete, and their skills are more than what we can count on....my main concern, tho'..
<SypherSK> Yes?
<Matrix> <Why is there always a catch?>
<SypherSK> <Life.>
<JasonSK> It's Dark Kat...I wouldn't be too surprised if he's decided to trace them...what with their origin and all...
<SypherSK> I've made sure he can't follow us through anything *in* us.
<JasonSK> ::thinks this over:: Well, there's a pro. Not that we're not gonna make sure he can't follow you...he doens't know your actual forms, does he?
<SypherSK> He knows mine. I was his assistant.
<SypherSK> ::waves to Matrix:: Matrix looks nothing like... is nothing like what he was.
<JasonSK> ::rubs his eyes:: Well, we'll provide the best form of protection possible...
<SypherSK> Don't worry... I think I can deal with him if it comes up again...
<Matrix> Ditto here.
<JasonSK> ::looks at them, and then at the SK's::
<T-Bone> I'll have you know I trust them implicitly....
<Razor> That makes two of us...
<SypherSK> ::hopeful look::
<JasonSK> Okay. Well, here comes my favorite part. ::grins and extends a hand:: Welcome aboard.
<SypherSK> ::shakes hand, steps aside for Matrix::
<SypherSK> ::beaming huge::
 <Matrix> ::shakes with ever a huge grin:: Thanks, Sir.
<Razor> So I take it we can leave them in your hands? ::grin::
<SypherSK> ::had asked Jase about... "lodging" too, waits to hear about that one::
<JasonSK> They'll be fine. ::with a nod, will mention 'lodging' inna few::
<SypherSK> ::turns before the SKs go and shakes both their hands:: Thank you. ::very solemnly::
<Matrix> ::does the same::
<SypherSK> ::sorta wishes he could do something for T-Bone too, but nothing presents itself::
<Razor> No problem. We'll stick around the neighborhood.
<SypherSK> You'd better.
<SypherSK> ::grin::
<Matrix> What he said.
<T-Bone> ::chuckles, waves, and heads out::
<Razor> ::grins and follows:: Thanks, Jase!
<SypherSK> ::feeling a hair alone now, looks to Jase::
<JasonSK> :calls back a welcome, then turns to Sy and Matrix:: You mentioned something about lodging...
<SypherSK> Well... We can sleep in our kat form... But, we tend to prefer resting in our energy form...
<JasonSK> Well, lemme introduce you to our little protocol...::heads towards the main comp. room::
<SypherSK> ::follows::
<Matrix> ::ditto::
<JasonSK> ::shows off a fairly large computer screen, in stand by at the moment::
<JasonSK> Here she is...the head source of our HQ...
<SypherSK> ::eyes are huge:: Uhm... Care if we get a "closer" look?
<Matrix> ::was already taking a closer look...one more step and he imprints his face against the screen::
<SypherSK> ((<Matrix> ::just can't resist computers....  is attracted like mosquitoes to a Bug Zapper::))
<JasonSK> Actually, she's in need of a major update and clean-up...::pats the comp. consol:: By all means, take a look...
<SypherSK> Mind if we clean house?
<JasonSK> ((::DEAD::  <Sy> Matrix! Stay away! Don't get close to the light!  <Matrix> But it's so shiny.....*ZAP*!! ::mun tries to quote "A Bug's Life"::))
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD::))
<JasonSK> Go right ahead. I'll appreciate it...
<SypherSK> Thank you!  ::grins, and is gone inna flash!::
<Matrix> ::stops gawking, and blinks:: Hey!! ::leaps after::