The Sereni-Tree, settling in, Twister, more piratey angst, and continuing adventures on Boros by TheRealMe

* does indeed recall the letter for Seryn from SR. He steps out of the warm shower and turns the water off. He goes over to his stuff and pulls the letter from a pocket, walks out the door and finds Seryn still by the zoo. He extends his hand with the letter in it.*

Here ya go. I nearly forgot in my hurry to find a room, well I mean I did forget, I just remembered. SR came by after being gone for a week, which I guess was somehow only a few hours for us. He wanted me to give this to you. I hope it's not overly important.

*sniff sniff*

Ah smells like a right fine meal has been prepared. You hungry? we could.....

*notices that Seryn has been desperately trying to stare at his head, only occassionly failing to keep eyes above his shoulders*

What is it?

*looks down*

Right, yep, should go back and get dressed first.

*turns and walks back to his room still dripping from the shower*

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"He's seen too much of life And there's no going back.
The loneliness calls him, And the edge which must be sharpened,
He's losing it. And he knows.
But there's a fighter in his mind and his body's tough
The years have been unkind, but kind enough." -Ocean Cloud (Marbles) -Marillion

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 10:36 AM

SAFEAT2ND

Boros; Companion House:

“Why do you need to know about Serenity? My little Wren's not in trouble is she?” Needy asks as worry flashes across his handsome features. Still quite young, his slight frame clothed immaculately without being too formal. And yet despite all this, he still managed to look slightly tousled.

“So then you do know her?” Jack asks, shifting uncomfortably on his cushion. The group are in the parlor of the local Companion house, all seated on lush red and gold oversized cushions.

“Yes, I got to know her quite well during her stay on Boros. We became close.”

Bride 7 snorts, “I’m sure you did, boy-whore, I’m sure you did.”

“No, no, no, clearly you misunderstand me. Not that I didn’t try mind you … but if that were the case, it wouldn’t be a subject open to discussion. I showed her around town and such. She didn’t know anybody and this can be a rough town as Mr. Citizen can attest.”

Citizen, startled out of his enjoyment of the biscuits and tea, looks up. “Hunh? Wha?”

Not waiting for Citizens input, Needy forges on, “Is Serenity in trouble? It’s not often Mr. Citizen brings company, let alone such an eclectic group as yourselves and I must say it has me more than a little worried.”

“As far as I know, she’s safe on a ship called the Sereni-Tree. It’s got a good crew that’ll keep her safe…” Safe is interrupted by Needy’s laugh.

“Serenity needs protecting?? That’s funny. Have you seen the Katanas she wears? She knows how to use them.” Needy says.

“How does an agriculturalist come to be familiar with the use of Katanas?” Safe says, clearly annoyed with the companions mirth at his expense.

“Agriculturalists work can take them to some backwater planets to help with terra-forming and such. A planet being terra-formed is not inhabited at first by the "cream of the crop" so to speak. The work often requires hard labour at low wages; hence hard, desperate men and women are the initial inhabitants. One learns quickly how to take care of oneself or they don’t last long. Lots of places for one to “disappear” on a planet being terra-formed.”

“On one trip, Serenity befriend a Chinese Lady, Elizabeth Chiang, a master by her own right, ousted by her family for killing a loutish husband. She taught Serenity the art of wielding the Katanas in exchange for her help recreating an authentic Chinese garden for her. But anyway, I digress… ” Needy looks expectantly at Safe.

Safe recounts his encounter with the scar faced man. Needy quietly shakes his head throughout the story. “The reason I’m askin’ is, he’s drawing a lot of… unwanted attention my way and I’m curious as to why.”

“Heinz, or Scar man as you refer to him, is the local muscle for the criminal element on Boros. That being said, he feels he is owed certain “comforts” because of his position. He near beat one of the girls to death because he felt she overcharged him.” Needy paused taking a drink of his tea.

“When my Wren arrived, it created quite a stir. She doesn’t exactly blend in. Heinz mistook her time with me as an indication that she was a novice in our house. He tried to force himself on her. She killed his two henchmen and gave him the scar for his troubles. He’s had it in for me and this House…”

Needy is interrupted by a voice over a loud speaker coming from outside…

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 2:27 PM

*take's the envelope*

*Stares fixedly at JH's left eyebrow*

Chears, really? hmm, yeah, might be an idea...

*watches JH's arse walk back along the corridor*

*sigh* I understand exactly what his issues are. I just can't go there. Poor bastard, i feel like such a heel..

*looks at envelope* No, i'm not going to open it. I'm sick of being called angsty, I hate it, makes me feel like I should be eighteen and wearing too much black velour. I'm just not going to let it near me. I'll deal with this later.

*Tucks the letter into the back of her obi and goes off to get pie*

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Xander: "Hi, for those of you who just tuned in, everyone here is a crazy person." *grin*

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 3:11 PM

RAT

What up?
I've not had time to read this for the last week or so, did I miss anything good? Did anyone eles come back to life? RealMe? Anyone?

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:03 PM

*makes it back to his room and towels off*
*finds a nice safe place to light some incense, turns on some quite music. Falls onto the bed and pulls a blanket over his body.*

Maybe I'll feel better tomorrow.... I really don't know what I'm doing anymore.

*turns out the lights and sprawls out under the blanket*

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The loneliness calls him, And the edge which must be sharpened,
He's losing it. And he knows.
But there's a fighter in his mind and his body's tough
The years have been unkind, but kind enough." -Ocean Cloud (Marbles) -Marillion

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:34 PM

CALLMEATH

*Ath walks up behind ItsAWash, who looks as though she's just woken from sleep, with a resume in hand.*

"Hi! CallMeAth. I don't believe we've met. I was a little busy playing Twister when you came in."

"Oh, hi! I'm ItsAWash, or just Washie. Nice to meet you. Are you here to apply for a job, too?"

"Yeah, I'm gonna try for Assistant Pilot. I have some experience. Had to learn on my planet. Seeing as all the women have wings, most menfolk learn to fly so we can visit them in their roosts."

"But...you have wings."

"These? Oh, I just got them.

"Anyway, I took it a step further and flew a transport ship for a few years. Once had to fly through an asteriod field to escape some space pirates, but that's a story for another time.

"So, what are you applying for?"

Washie tells him.

"Ship Counsellor, huh? We could sure use one."

*Ath and Washie talk for a little while longer, then both fall to looking at their watches and checking the door.*

"Invader's blood marches through my veins like giant radioactive rubber pants. The pants command me! Do not ignore my veins!"

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 8:03 PM

MAI

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* Heaping their plates with food,Mai and Kelly look at each other and smile.*

"Nah!"

Hehe. More food for us! *throws a pizza over the fence for frederick* He really loves his pepperoni!

So, how are you getting along now that you've been here for a bit? *girl talk mode in progress* Found anyone...err anything of interest here?

Mai, Secretary of Unmentionables.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 8:28 PM

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Originally posted by safeat2nd:
Boros; Companion House:

Needy is interrupted by a voice over a loud speaker coming from outside…

"There's a stranger at the front gate with Drusina. She's in a bad way. He says that she was being atacked by thugs in town. She told him to bring her here before she lost consciousness."

Scorpion Regent

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 9:51 PM

JAZAF

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Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:
*Serenity hears Soul yell and comes running into the room.*

What? What's wrong?

*Sees the baby crying*

What did you do?

*She glares at him and picks up the baby, which immediately stops crying and begins cooing happily.*

See? It's not so hard to take care of a baby. I don't know why you're making such a big deal about it.

*Sees Jazaf holding his bleeding nose.*

Jazaf? What happened to you? Were you and Duece sparring again?

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
President of the Juggled Gosling Chatroom

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'Uh... sure. we'll go with that.' Jazaf says salvageing his pride. 'Uhh....what kinda thing is that in Soul's hands exactly?'

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 10:07 PM

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So, how are you getting along now that you've been here for a bit? *girl talk mode in progress* Found anyone...err anything of interest here?

*grins*

no... I kind of live strictly by the 'don't date the people you work with' rule...

But if anyone else is suffering pangs I have a cunning plan in the works...

*girl talk overload*

What I do want to know is where can I get some new clothing? I wanted to apply to start piloting The Bonaparte, so i'm going to need practical, hardwearing stuff.
Then on the flipside, its along time since I wore anything slinky... i'm in the mood for slink... hmmmmm...
*daydreams happily about slinky dresses and new shoes*

which reminds me I'm gonna have to get along to the office to apply.

*picks up a slice of frito pie and another of chocolate* All that admin can really take it out of a guy! *grins*

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 12:30 AM

PSYCHICRIVER

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Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:

But, um, here's my question. If the two of you were to..um..well, you know..and TWG was get pregnant, how would that work? I mean, you'd have PR here, all very nearly grown up and then you'd have little embryotic PR. He can't exist in two places at the same time, can he? Wouldn't that disrupt the very fabric of time and space? It could cause the collapse of the very universe itself!!

*As PR walked around something, looking at it, feeling it out with his mind, he heard Serenity speak.*

*PR ran his hand along the side of this spectacular blue box.*

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

"We'll take care of each other. I'll knit!"
"I swallowed a bug."

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 4:30 AM

CALLMESERENITY

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Originally posted by Jazaf:

'Uh... sure. we'll go with that.' Jazaf says salvageing his pride. 'Uhh....what kinda thing is that in Soul's hands exactly?'

You really should be more careful, Jazaf.

*Serenity tickles the Baby3000's foot and it giggles.*

This is the Baby3000. It's a baby simulating robot. It acts like a real baby. I got it so Soul could practice before our baby arrived. Isn't it cute?

*She holds the baby up high, which makes it squeal with delight and then sets it on her shoulder. For a brief second, Soul could swear the baby looked at him and winked. But then Serenity turned around to face him.*

So, what do you think we should call it? What do you think about Charlie? That's a cute name. And CallMeCharlie has a nice ring to it.

*With the baby on her shoulder, Serenity doesn't see the rude gesture it makes to Jazaf.*

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
President of the Juggled Gosling Chatroom

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 5:03 AM

* He tosses and turns throughout the night, his head filled with dreams and visions of the past and possible futures. He stirs awake mostly refreshed...mostly. He recalls the request for work positions to be filled and gets up to get presentable.*
*Finding his pad he scribbles out a name and slaps the tag to his chest. A tuxedo forms on his body, his hair shortens, and he's filled with a strange desire for a vodka martini. He quickly writes out JadeHand and sticks the new sticker to the Tux. His hair and desire for rum return to normal as he breathes a sigh of relief*
*He packs what he thinks he'll need for the day and straps on his holster and slings a bag over one shoulder.*
* He pulls out a normal pad of paper and makes a list of things he needs to know:
How large is the Sereni-Tree's Dock/Cargo hold/ air lock?
How many Shuttles does she have?
Is there room for another?
Do we have Spare parts? If not can we get them?*
*scribbles out the blueprints for a new shuttle that filled his head last night, packs them and his list and heads to TRMs office*

*finds a line of people waiting*

Morning Washie, Ath, Seryn. How's everyone this morning?
* has a seat and pulls out a I-pod stolen from another thread in a raid, Listens to his music.*

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 5:05 AM

As Washie, Jadehand, and Ath wait in front of the First Officer’s Office, a gorgeous woman with oriental features and long straight black hair glides up in a slinky red dress. “Hello,” she purrs. “I’m here for a job.”

Before long, TheRealMe staggers to his office, blearly-eyed and coffee mug in hand. He seems puzzled. “Hi, Ath, Bride5, and… Jadehand and ItsAWash, right?” He unlocks his office. “So, what do you all want?”

P.S. Rat, read the summaries at the top of the threads, then this thread. Mostly, on the Sereni-Tree we’ve been meeting new people and having some nice down time. On Boros, however, the situation is becoming dire. Safe, Jack, Bride6 (who has revealed herself to be something of a gun nut due to associating with Jayne-clone2), and Bride7 have been taken by Citizen to his magnificent armory to get equipped. There is some backstory involving Serenity and the scar-faced guy being arch-enemies. They talked with Needy the boy whore at the companion house to discover this. Also, there is a guy with hands of blue taking an interest in the situation. Finally, they blew up the General Grant.

TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 5:13 AM

As far as accommodations go, the Sereni-Tree is equipped with 81 nice apartments. You may take your pick of unoccupied rooms. There are four wings with entrances off of the huge Common Room: the North, South, East, and West Wings. Of the three floors of each wing, the lower two both have 10 apartments, five along each side of a central corridor. The apartments on the end of the corridors have windows with a particularly nice view of space. That makes 80. The 81st apartment is that of TheGreyJedi, which is located low in the ship, directly off of Main Engineering (Grey likes to be close to his work, and is not particularly sociable). Each apartment has a living room/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and office (or second bedroom). This can be modified somewhat to suit the owner’s tastes. The floor numbering counts the “first floor” of a Wing to be the floor level with the floor of the Common Room.

North Wing: The first floor used to be Cloneland, where most of the clones of our Big Damn Heroes used to live, but they have all dissolved to dust and their rooms are free. On the second floor: Ath’s quarters; Mai and PsychicRiver share one of the quarters on the end; Static and ThatWeirdGirl used to share quarters to keep Static near the Bridge, but TWG has recently moved out.

East Wing: ThatWeirdGirl’s once and current quarters; Cozen’s quarters. CageyBee used to be in the second floor of the East Wing, to be near the sound stage on the third floor.

South Wing: The first floor is Brideland, where the Seven Brides reside (though Bride1’s quarters may be free, and there are certainly three other open rooms). On the second level are quarters for both Montanagirl (to be close to the Hanger Bay on the South Wing’s third floor) and SoulOfSerenity (who is not far from the entrance to the Security Office and Brig along the lower balcony). The little-used apartment of Captain Ebonezer is probably in the South Wing, to keep the senior officers spread out in case we lost a Wing.

West Wing: On the first floor: TheRealMe (an apartment on the end), Needleseye, the currently unused FemaleReaver containment room, the dimensionally expanded Yeti room, Seryn. On the second floor, Doctor SimonWho has quarters between the Infirmary and his blob of zero-gee “Abyss” fluid in the waterpark.

TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 8:10 AM

*reconsiders his current residence.*
Yeah. I'm not overly excited about being under a waterpark or a zoo, but being under the hanger bay to keep track of comings and goings sounds good. If Soul is close to the entrance, and MontanaGirl is the only other on the second level, It sounds like at least one of the window rooms should be available. Mark me down for a window room, second floor, south wing. That will keep me close to the hanger where I can work on this...

*hands TRM a sketch of Shuttle Blue Prints titled "Ocean Cloud" *

She's mostly a cargo runner for hauling in st...Salvaged goods. Quiet, Fast, small number of crew unless there's no goods. If we have the parts I can get started putting her together, otherwise I'll just keep my eyes open on future missions til we get what we need. I'm up for missions, I can be handy in almost any situation given enough notice...As for the Brewmiester position, I have ideas for almost completely automating the process to keep everyone aboard always supplied with their beverage of choice. Should require only weekly inspection to ensure proper function. Oh and don't forget Seryn, she's here too.

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"He's seen too much of life And there's no going back.
The loneliness calls him, And the edge which must be sharpened,
He's losing it. And he knows.
But there's a fighter in his mind and his body's tough
The years have been unkind, but kind enough." -Ocean Cloud (Marbles) -Marillion

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 8:34 AM

***Rat wrote:
Tuesday, January 31, 2006 15:11
What up?
I've not had time to read this for the last week or so, did I miss anything good? Did anyone eles come back to life? RealMe? Anyone?

____________________________
Acquisitions Officer - SereniTREE ***

*From her dream-state while slumbering outside TRM's office (awaiting his arrival so she can turn in her application for Ship's Counselor) Washie remote-vulcan-mind-melds with the questioning Rat.*

"Hi, I'm Wash, or just Washie, curious newcomer to the 'Tree," she says, tossing her head back in a characteristic gesture meant to corral 53" of blonde/brown hair back over her shoulder where it belongs. "Nice to meet you."

"Rat, just so ya konw, TRM, that legendary 'Tree Historian, posted an intense "who's who" a few posts back that might help you catch up somewhat."

*Since she IS in a dream state (quite a handy device, she thinks, for being in two places at once,) Washie blows a kiss to Rat and fades away, her aura joining her body in the sleeping bag back at TRM's door. Sheesh! It could get CROWDED in that sleeping bag..."

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 8:55 AM

*Since she's in the front of the line at TRM's office, Washie sticks out her hand to have it grasped by TRM and firmly shaken.*

"Applying for the position of Ship's Counselor, Sir. May I call you Sir? Ummm, I have my resume' here somewhere..... Ah, yes, here it is." *One hand sweeping her hair out of the way, she pulls a two-page bond paper perfectly typed curriculum vitae from the top edge of the back of her skin-tight pants' waistband and hands it to "Sir".

"As you can see, I have a lifetime of experience at counseling, both formally and informally. More of the latter than the former formal formality of formal-ness, but, nevertheless, my records speaks for itself." Wash clears her throat, aware she's rambling on due to nervousness and partially due to the sincere desire to acquire this position.

"I'm the eldest of six siblings, eight years between me and the next one down, basically raised the young 'uns since parents worked day and night to support the family. Single-parented a son to his current age of 20, and a level-headed, well-adjusted manchild he is, so I count that as counseling credit. Finally, I submit as experience some days and weeks' past of giving counsel and support to a troubled gun-toting cattle-wrangling Idahoan."

*Stopping for air and to look directly into the First Officer's eyes to see how all this was received, Washie stands tall and awaits the verdict, wondering briefly if she will be taken seriously, lacking much formal training as she does.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 9:37 AM

RAT

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Originally posted by ItsaWash:
Washie blows a kiss to Rat and...stands tall and awaits the verdict, wondering briefly if she will be taken seriously

Pic courtesy of KellyofLuthien

Lady, are you coming on to me?

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Acquisitions Officer - SereniTREE

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 10:55 AM

Seryn watches Washie greet TRM and produce an immaculate CV.

crap! should I have bought a CV *snorts in an unladylike amnner* gods! I don't have a CV! what the hell would I do with one of them?

I should have a quantitive list of my experience though.

*She starts patting her pockets, looking for paper and a pen* Ha ha! a pen at least....

Seryn sits, pulls up her trouser leg, thank the gods for the long life wax! and starts scribbling furiously on her thigh, occaisionally adding dates on her shin and making a lot of (literal) footnotes...

Right, just jobs, does this include flying with out a ship? No, shouldn't think so, any nut can fly when they have their own wings.. so, the freight hauler, the runabout, the cruiser, then theres the landhopper and the transport. Mind you they can't be classed as spaceships... but they are piloting experience. Then theres the fighters

Seryn pauses, a worried frown creasing her brow should I tell them i'm military trained? yotz, should I tell them i'm Alliance military trained...?

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Xander: "Hi, for those of you who just tuned in, everyone here is a crazy person." *grin*

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 11:08 AM

Meanwhile back on Boros

SR walks through the maingates of the companion house with a unconscious companion across his shoulders in a fireman's carry.

"Call your security, lock and barricade the gates there appears to be some unpleasant group of people nearby, I think one of them has a bullhorn and the don't look to be human rights protesters. Where is your infirmary, clinic or whatever it is that you call it?"

Scorpion Regent

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 11:15 AM

As Seryn is fiercely scribbling away here resume, she get's a strange sensation that she has forgotten something. Was it something in her obi perhaps? Possibly a note.

Scorpion Regent

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 11:44 AM

***Quote:

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Originally posted by ItsaWash:
Washie blows a kiss to Rat and...stands tall and awaits the verdict, wondering briefly if she will be taken seriously***

*Hands on hips, or more precisely on trim waist, Washie answers, "You, cozen, TRM, (and until recently)Jadehand...the list goes on and on. Your point?"

P.S. Nice job, Rat, at cleverly nipping and tucking my words to you with the bit I sent to TRM. I like your style. Should your title more appropriately be Acquisitions Officer and Spin Doctor, perhaps?

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 11:52 AM

of course! how could she for get that?

*takes the envelope out of the back of her belt, very carefully opens it along the glued edges and removes the paper inside*

*turns to the blank side of the paper and starts to copy the information from her knee to the paper*

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Xander: "Hi, for those of you who just tuned in, everyone here is a crazy person." *grin*

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 12:12 PM

*watches intently as Seryn scribbles on her thigh, he reaches into his bag for the pad of paper with the Shuttle blue prints on it and removes the blue prints leaving a blank pad for Seryn to write on. Starts to hand it to her. Stops. Watches her write on her thighs some more, then offers the pad for her to write on.*

Here, you can use this. I've been meaning to chat with you about yesterday. You remember back when you told me about how you weren't really Nell? And how that didn't bother me, and you were happy and huggie and all? Well, see...I kinda misinterpreted your reaction I think. I had several dreams about possible futures, as I tend to do, and got selfish and sorta picked the one I liked best and thought that would make it the one that would come to be. Guess that's why the 'Brother' thing stung a bit. Sorry about the uncomfortableness that likely caused. I'll make it up to you, friendly dinner, drinks?
Oh what did the whole SR note thingie have to do with? Anything to be concerned about?

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The loneliness calls him, And the edge which must be sharpened,
He's losing it. And he knows.
But there's a fighter in his mind and his body's tough
The years have been unkind, but kind enough." -Ocean Cloud (Marbles) -Marillion

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 12:17 PM

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of course! how could she for get that?

*takes the envelope out of the back of her belt, very carefully opens it along the glued edges and removes the paper inside*

*turns to the blank side of the paper and starts to copy the information from her knee to the paper*

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"She's a mite whimsical in the brainpan."
Xander: "Hi, for those of you who just tuned in, everyone here is a crazy person." *grin*

The enclosed mesage reads as follows:

Captn.

The ship is a deathtrap, fix it or flee it. I could never serve on such a vessel. When that idiot ignored my question, I nearly put him out the airlock. It would have been done instantly, were it your ship. Anyone who prioritizes comfort over safety in such a manner is a severe danger to all aboard. Gimmicky gadgets fail at the least opportune times with tragic and horrific results. I chose to leave for I knew that even if my temper had held, my luck wouldn’t have and though I would have been willing to deal with all hell breaking loose, it would not have been fair to all the others. I would not be that ship’s Jonah. If you are going to actually work that ship see if you can make hardwired failsafe breakers as part of the conditions of your employment.
Let the lady Deuce know that my leaving was in no way a reflection on her and that I regret being unable to spend any more time with her or at the very least bid her a proper farewell.

How are the chinchillas?

SR

Scorpion Regent

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 12:21 PM

oh cheer!

ooh! pre-ruled lines!

oh, that ok, um, i'm not going to pretend that I understnd all of that, but as long as wear good.

that oes mean we're good doesn't it?

Yeah, dinner would be cool, sounds like fun, and maybe you could help me plan *lowers her voice* the surprise party... *loud again* So, those blueprints look interesting? what are you planning to make?

SRs note? I don't know what it says, to be honest I don't think I want to know. I'll get this job sorted, then i'll worry about it.

*sighs*

ok, i'd better read it...

*finishes reading* well! If he'd stayed, I know what would have been his perfect job -Health and Safety Officer - though he probably would have only taken it if he was allowed to use a whip to make his point.

I'm going to miss him... No-one ever disapproved of me quite the way he did *grins*

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"She's a mite whimsical in the brainpan."
Xander: "Hi, for those of you who just tuned in, everyone here is a crazy person." *grin*

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 12:28 PM

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(and until recently)Jadehand

Hey Washie, I need to appologize to you too. See, I thought something was going on that wasn't, 'cause see, I'm an idiot. And I got overly excited about the possibilities in my head. I got selfish and I think I hurt people that aren't me. I was wrong, If there's any thing I can do to make it up to you, I will.

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"He's seen too much of life And there's no going back.
The loneliness calls him, And the edge which must be sharpened,
He's losing it. And he knows.
But there's a fighter in his mind and his body's tough
The years have been unkind, but kind enough." -Ocean Cloud (Marbles) -Marillion

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 12:55 PM

What part was unclear? I thought you were more into me. I had a dream in which we were much much closer, and thought that was the way to go, but it seems, at this point at least, that's not the case.
Yes, We're good. Well, evil, but good to each other at least.
Oh these? blue prints for a shuttle craft I was going to look into building.

Huh? oh him, Yeah he's wound up a bit tight at times, could use a vacation if ya ask me, which ya didn't, so shutting up now.

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"He's seen too much of life And there's no going back.
The loneliness calls him, And the edge which must be sharpened,
He's losing it. And he knows.
But there's a fighter in his mind and his body's tough
The years have been unkind, but kind enough." -Ocean Cloud (Marbles) -Marillion

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 1:23 PM

***CallMeAth wrote:
Tuesday, January 31, 2006 18:34
*Ath walks up behind ItsAWash, who looks as though she's just woken from sleep, with a resume in hand.*

"Hi! CallMeAth. I don't believe we've met. I was a little busy playing Twister when you came in."

"Oh, hi! I'm ItsAWash, or just Washie. Nice to meet you. Are you here to apply for a job, too?"

"Yeah, I'm gonna try for Assistant Pilot. I have some experience. Had to learn on my planet. Seeing as all the women have wings, most menfolk learn to fly so we can visit them in their roosts."

"But...you have wings."

"These? Oh, I just got them.

"Anyway, I took it a step further and flew a transport ship for a few years. Once had to fly through an asteriod field to escape some space pirates, but that's a story for another time.

"So, what are you applying for?"

Washie tells him.

"Ship Counsellor, huh? We could sure use one." ***

*Stepping aside after doing her best to impress upon the First Officer her aptitude for the new job, Washie glances at CallMeAth's manly yet lovely wings again. 'Hmmm. A pilot who can fly a spacecraft and HIMSELF whenever he wants to. What a perfect combination!'

Washie sincerely hopes he gets the job, sending up a short prayer to Buddah on his behalf.

She murmurs to Ath unobtrusively as TRM peruses her C.V., "Good luck, Ath. Hope you get everything you want."

Pic courtesy of KellyofLuthien

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 1:36 PM

To Jadehand:

Nope. Ain't no idiots on the 'Tree. None I've seen so far and anyhow, if I get the Ship's Counselor gig, it'll be my job to try to help any that run amuck in future. You're far too cool and jing zi to be an idiot/dope/varmint/cretin or anything else unpleasant. All pleasanty is our Jadehand.

And hey, J? It was good drama, Babe. "I" started it by taking twg's taking we three creampuffs to the shower as something it wasn't. My bad, that. No worries, neh? You move on, we move on, we all float on.

As far as making it up to me, howz about sending some positive Marillion energy out there so they get my disk wending my way? If I get some swai new quarters on this gorram boat I'll need some excellent tuneage to send wafting into the darkest corners. And sigh...it's now 28 days PAST the ruttin' 28 days the web-site told me it'd come...

*Perks up.* Meanwhile, here's hoping we all get the jobs we're interviewing for. If all goes well I'll buy ya a beverage of your choice with my first paycheck and give ya a friendly smooch in the bargain.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 2:02 PM

Unclear? oh, nothing, just me and my dohnut brain *grins* Show me these plans of yours...

I never new you were an engineer? So cool, I mean I can tie bows with a biplane but still call all the controls 'knob thingies' I'm not at all technical to my instructors never-ending despair.
Its like I take it all in but only on a 'use once then discard' basis.

But stuff me.. whats this bit here do?

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 2:35 PM

Washie: Yeah I just had too much in my head. I shoulda taken a few steps back and thought about things before just running with it. The shower thing was ummm, just 'clean' fun. The CD should be in soon, I know they had Holidays, and Karel said they may be quarterly instead of monthly. Soon. *Has More Marillion thoughts* Free smoochies? Sounds like a good deal.

Seryn: Doughnut Brain? sounds tasty.

These plans? Oh, a shuttle craft. I call her 'Ocean Cloud'. Mostly for cargo, but there's fold down seating and seatbelts for up to ten in the back, which of course reduces the amount of cargo you can haul but still leaves room for a sizable weapons rack, kinda makes it function as a drop ship for missions if need be. Me? an engineer? Nah, I just had a dream about it, but seeing how well that other dream worked out, I might have to have someone else look over it first.
Stuff you? but I thought.....Oh well. Oh that bit? ummm, that's the S.E.P. It's a kind of cloaking device. It doesn't so much hide the shuttle as make it appear to be 'Somebody Else's Problem'. People just ignore it.

**lowers voice** what party? for whom? I'm in.

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"He's seen too much of life And there's no going back.
The loneliness calls him, And the edge which must be sharpened,
He's losing it. And he knows.
But there's a fighter in his mind and his body's tough
The years have been unkind, but kind enough." -Ocean Cloud (Marbles) -Marillion

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 2:52 PM

*whispers behind hand, explaining The Cunning Plan*

....we'll have to wait for everyone to finish what they're doing, I don't want to interupt Mai's tour or anything.

so waddaya think? but shhhh... surprise remember...

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 3:29 PM

* listens Intently to plan *

Ah yes, sounds good, But can you explain why I have to be nekkid again? And why I have to be hanging upside down?

*watches the shock cross Seryn's face and then Listens as she explains again *

Oh right, yes I misunderstood again. So will Archie and Esme be there? We should take them some leftovers or salady bits from our dinner.

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The loneliness calls him, And the edge which must be sharpened,
He's losing it. And he knows.
But there's a fighter in his mind and his body's tough
The years have been unkind, but kind enough." -Ocean Cloud (Marbles) -Marillion

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 3:58 PM

Breaking through the line of job applicants, Bride5 slinks up to TheRealMe, reaches up to put her arms around his neck, and gives him a long lingering kiss. TheRealMe spills just a little bit of coffee from his mug.

Bride5 smiles and bats her eyes. “I came here to get a job.”

TheRealMe gulps. “YOU’RE HIRED! Oh, wait, what kind of job?”

“Pilot!” She says.

Trying not to spill any more coffee, TheRealMe disentangles himself from Bride5. “Sorry, my dear, but that requires qualifications.”

Bride5 pouts and her whole demeanor changes. Her hands become fists at her side and she stomps the floor once. “Dammit! I flew the Sereni-Tree during the Reaver attack!”

“And I’ll consider that. Come on into my office, everyone, and we’ll talk. The truth is, I never expected anyone to come by for a job. They never do.”

TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 5:06 PM

SAFEAT2ND

Boros: Companion House;

“Captain Seth Franklin alias Safe, I know you are in there. Please come out quietly. You wouldn’t want anymore of your... acquaintances... to be hurt now would you?”

Safe peeks out the window. A man in a gray suit and dark glasses stands flanked by Alliance soldiers.

The man in the gray suit notices that he has the attention of the occupants of the house as faces start to appear in the windows. He raises the bull horn again.

“Captain, I had hoped we could deal like gentlemen. I even brought a guest.”

The Alliance soldiers part and Heinz, the scar man, steps forward, a nasty smile on his face and a chain, tied to something still hidden by the soldiers, in his hand. Heinz jerks the chain and a man, shackled hand and foot, stumbles forward.

“I do believe this man is the last of your squad” The man in the gray suit pauses and counts on his fingers. “Excuse me, I seem to be mistaken. This is the second last man. The last being Lieutenant Jack Cooper or CastIronJack as he is known. And I see you’ve been kind enough to bring him along.”

“Now if you’ll be so kind as to surrender yourself, I can be off this backwater planet. As I said before; no need for you to cause any more unnecessary... deaths.”

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 5:14 PM

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Originally posted by Jadehand:
* He pulls out a normal pad of paper and makes a list of things he needs to know:
How large is the Sereni-Tree's Dock/Cargo hold/ air lock?
How many Shuttles does she have?
Is there room for another?
Do we have Spare parts? If not can we get them?*

Well, we once had four shuttles in our hanger bay on the topmost floor of the South Wing: General Lee, General Grant, Admiral Nelson, and Napoleon Bonaparte. The Grant may have been blown up on Boros. There is also room for an Alliance fighter. We also have a handfull of single-person shuttle pods, and maybe a mecha can fit, too. But if we need more room, I can expand the volume inside. I can fold space, you see. So yes, there is room. Spare parts? I'm sure we can get some. Do you have a list?

Now, our cargo levels are below the Common Room. We have a major airlock off the Common Room, to the "west" of the South Wing entrance.

TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 5:38 PM

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*reconsiders his current residence.*
Yeah. I'm not overly excited about being under a waterpark or a zoo, but being under the hanger bay to keep track of comings and goings sounds good. If Soul is close to the entrance, and MontanaGirl is the only other on the second level, It sounds like at least one of the window rooms should be available. Mark me down for a window room, second floor, south wing. That will keep me close to the hanger where I can work on this...

*hands TRM a sketch of Shuttle Blue Prints titled "Ocean Cloud" *

She's mostly a cargo runner for hauling in st...Salvaged goods. Quiet, Fast, small number of crew unless there's no goods. If we have the parts I can get started putting her together, otherwise I'll just keep my eyes open on future missions til we get what we need. I'm up for missions, I can be handy in almost any situation given enough notice...As for the Brewmiester position, I have ideas for almost completely automating the process to keep everyone aboard always supplied with their beverage of choice. Should require only weekly inspection to ensure proper function. Oh and don't forget Seryn, she's here too.

Jadehand, you will either be under the "This Land" park, a recording studio with dance floor, a hanger bay, or a gym and Dream Machine. And the folks I called out are the only ones I KNOW of. There could be other inhabitants of the various floors. But I'll put you down for an end room on the South Wing.

* TheRealMe looks at the ship plans. *

Nice ship. We can go up to the hanger bay later and see if we can get you started. And the title of brewmaster is yours! We have some brewing equipment in a room behind the bar, entered by a door to the right of the bar, as you are looking at it. The kitchen is also behind the bar, and there may be a connection between the kitchen and brewery.

TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 5:41 PM

*provides a list of parts*
See, she's stealthy, Like I was telling Seryn earlier. 'Mostly for cargo, but there's fold down seating and seatbelts for up to ten in the back, which of course reduces the amount of cargo you can haul but still leaves room for a sizable weapons rack, kinda makes it function as a drop ship for missions if need be.'
Might need a couple of your actual engineers to go over it and make sure she's sound, like I said, strange dream. With the SEP field you can get in and out quietly, if you load a few heavily armed folk in the back, you could have a quick rescue or *cough* salvage run.
Oh, space folding inside the shuttle would increase capacity for booty and/or 'troops'.
'Space folding in the Brewery would be cool too, I could get all manner of beverage going 'round the clock, I'll swng by the brewery and get started. Thanks!
*Shakes TRMs hand*

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"He's seen too much of life And there's no going back.
The loneliness calls him, And the edge which must be sharpened,
He's losing it. And he knows.
But there's a fighter in his mind and his body's tough
The years have been unkind, but kind enough." -Ocean Cloud (Marbles) -Marillion

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 5:47 PM

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Originally posted by ItsaWash:
*Since she's in the front of the line at TRM's office, Washie sticks out her hand to have it grasped by TRM and firmly shaken.*

"Applying for the position of Ship's Counselor, Sir. May I call you Sir?

Uh, no, please do not call me 'sir'!

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Ummm, I have my resume' here somewhere..... Ah, yes, here it is." ...

Very impressive! I think you have the job!

TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 5:48 PM

RAT

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Originally posted by TheRealMe:
Do you have a list?

*Steps out of the shadows.*

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Acquisitions Officer - SereniTREE

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 6:15 PM

Jadehand, you can give your list of required parts to Rat, here, and he will... acquire them.

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Seryn watches Washie greet TRM and produce an immaculate CV.

crap! should I have bought a CV *snorts in an unladylike amnner* gods! I don't have a CV! what the hell would I do with one of them?

I should have a quantitive list of my experience though.

*She starts patting her pockets, looking for paper and a pen* Ha ha! a pen at least....

Seryn sits, pulls up her trouser leg, thank the gods for the long life wax! and starts scribbling furiously on her thigh, occaisionally adding dates on her shin and making a lot of (literal) footnotes...

That reminds me, we don't have a tattoo artist, either.

TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 7:00 PM

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Boros: Companion House;

“Now if you’ll be so kind as to surrender yourself, I can be off this backwater planet. As I said before; no need for you to cause any more unnecessary... deaths.”

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

SR observes all this from the door way of the healler's house aproximately 60 meters away and to the left of the formation of soldiers.

"I guess they didn't get the gates locked in time." He thinks to himself.

SR realizes that the suit has made the error of overconfidence and failed to surround the house, over even spread out his men into a partial perimeter. The whole operation is based on the strength of his hostage. SR moves slowly and smoothly from a standing position to a crouch and then completely prone on the porch. He sets his rifle up on it's bipod and then extracts from his shoulder bag a Very pistol flare gun and sets it down within easy reach. He then sights in his priority of targets.

"First the suit, then babyface, then the sargent, and then who's ever smart enough to be shooting back at me. Headshots, at this range easy. But first let's hear this guy flap a little more."

Scorpion Regent

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 8:23 PM

*hands Rat a list*
And if ya see anything I forgot feel free to ad to it.

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The loneliness calls him, And the edge which must be sharpened,
He's losing it. And he knows.
But there's a fighter in his mind and his body's tough
The years have been unkind, but kind enough." -Ocean Cloud (Marbles) -Marillion

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 8:26 PM