The Sereni-Tree and the Shopping Trip by TheRealMe

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Right then, let me get this straight. Is this talky negotiating? or are we going with the Corben Dallas Method?

"So we're staying for the night? Well that gives me a little more time. I'll get you to docs soon. With the extra time, I say we save some money and go with more raw materials. No Corben Dallas negotiating. I want in and out like a regular buyer, negotiate reasonably so we don't appear to be over eager, but stop short of being a nusiance. totally not memerable in anyway, except maybe the paying with platinum bars..... I'll fix that. No worries. Here's the list of raw materials we'll need for her hull. And these parts we can get pre-made, internal chairs etc. no problem. Let's get it done."

*They wonder off from shop the shop, visiting many hangers and placing many orders for raw materials. Tons of metal, wire and cable, electronic boards, flashy LED displays, everything a growing shuttle needs. Delivery times are scheduled giving them enough time to get back to the hanger before the parts begin to arrive.*

Visit WWW.Marillion.Com for a better way to live
"Finding the answer It's a human obsession
But you might as well talk to the stones and the trees and the sea
'Cause nobody knows And so few can see
There's only beauty and caring and truth beyond darkness." -Estonia(This Strange Engine) -Marillion

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Friday, March 31, 2006 5:50 AM

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Originally posted by Jadehand:
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Right then, let me get this straight. Is this talky negotiating? or are we going with the Corben Dallas Method?

"So we're staying for the night? Well that gives me a little more time. I'll get you to docs soon. With the extra time, I say we save some money and go with more raw materials. No Corben Dallas negotiating. I want in and out like a regular buyer, negotiate reasonably so we don't appear to be over eager, but stop short of being a nusiance. totally not memerable in anyway, except maybe the paying with platinum bars..... I'll fix that. No worries. Here's the list of raw materials we'll need for her hull. And these parts we can get pre-made, internal chairs etc. no problem. Let's get it done."

*They wonder off from shop the shop, visiting many hangers and placing many orders for raw materials. Tons of metal, wire and cable, electronic boards, flashy LED displays, everything a growing shuttle needs. Delivery times are scheduled giving them enough time to get back to the hanger before the parts begin to arrive.*

Visit WWW.Marillion.Com for a better way to live
"Finding the answer It's a human obsession
But you might as well talk to the stones and the trees and the sea
'Cause nobody knows And so few can see
There's only beauty and caring and truth beyond darkness." -Estonia(This Strange Engine) -Marillion

In less than an hour a large lorry shows up with SR's goodies:

4 barrels
8 2 meter lengths of 10mm x 100mm spring steel
A 200 meter spool of 13mm winch cable
A forge and various metal working tools
50 lengths of 5cm x 2m pipe
A dozen heavy duty high capacity solenoids
Welding supplies
Motors, pumps, condensers, valves, gauges, hydraulic rams, and hoses,
Hanks and hanks of copper tubing
Spools of shielded conduit wire.
A dozen huge deep cycle batteries
A gross of high volume capacitors

Scorpion Regent

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Friday, March 31, 2006 7:12 AM

The road to Hel is paved with good intentions

Much earlier in the common room:

Approaching the THREAD Databank, Needy taps a button and the screen activates. An introduction page pops up, the list of contents including
GUIDE TO THE SERENITREE
MAP
ROOMS
CREW
LOGBOOK...
He looks no further as he taps the area of the screen to bring up the information he requires.

"PAGE 42" shows up at the top of the screen and below it is a series of accounts of recent events.
Surprisingly, it includes events they have just been through - up until the meeting that is being held
"Wow, these guys are really thorough" Needy says to himself.

Needy hits the "previous page" button. And again. And again. Searching for references to him, or rather, the person that everybody believes was him. The "other" Needy.

It could take forever

Then, annoyed that he hadn't spotted it before, he taps the area of the screen entitled "Search"

Apprehensive, worried about what he might find, he hesitates... then shrugs it off and begins to type on the keyboard.

NEEDY

A list of results spring up - all taking place a few months ago judging by the page they were on.

There was no time to read them all... and surely a party was not the place to do so anyway.

He tapped his finger on the bottom of the screen.
"PRINT ALL REFERENCES"

Grabbing the pieces of paper that shuffle out, he folds them and places them in his inside pocket.

Should make interesting bedtime reading

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Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny
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Friday, March 31, 2006 7:20 AM

SOULOFSERENITY

The Man They Call Soul...

OOC: I gotta say, Needy, the whole THREAD databank is a brilliant idea!!!

______________________

Soul, Security Chief of the Sereni-Tree, Captain of Destiny.

Mantichorus: "So is there a reason they call you 'Soul'?"
Soul (after a long pause): "Yeah. Because I have one."

http://havenofsouls.livejournal.com/

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Friday, March 31, 2006 8:07 AM

*As they return to the hanger the trucks begin to arrive, each containing a person who wants to be paid. The platinum lays in their cases in the small corner office, still in possibly traceable bars. JadeHand organizes a line of people waiting for their coin as the parts are spread across the hanger organized thouroughly and leaving enough central space to construct the cloud. JadeHand gives each suppliers representative a payment voucher and informs them the man inside the office will give them their coin, each with 10% bonus for their patienence. JadeHand then steps inside the office, closes the door, and pulls out his tags. Scribbling a name, and placing the tag to his chest, his hair becomes more grey, he grows taller, thinner, older. He pulls a vest over his tag, concealing the name: "Eric Magnus Lehnsherr". He raises a hand and each crate of platinum opens behind him, the bars seem to melt and ooze up and out of their crates, quickly forming coins and stacking themselves upon the desk in neat organized stacks. The last coin settles as the first knock comes to the door.*

"Enter."

*Within the next 45 minutes, each representative his given their payment. some will report a portion of their bonuses, others will make no mention. All will leave happy. As the final payment is completed and the deliveries are finalized, the last guest is ushered out. A hand is raised forth, locks slam into place, metal blinds close at every window. JadeMagneto stalks towards the supplies raising both hands. Metal creaks and bends from every direction at once. Parts begin to form and swirl about the room. The frame is completed and rests in the center of the hanger. More creaking and swirling parts, and engines are attached. Flooring. Interior control panels. Chairs. Hull. Weapon systems. Power supplies. Landing skids. All soon attached and bolted into place. *

Visit WWW.Marillion.Com for a better way to live
"Finding the answer It's a human obsession
But you might as well talk to the stones and the trees and the sea
'Cause nobody knows And so few can see
There's only beauty and caring and truth beyond darkness." -Estonia(This Strange Engine) -Marillion

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Friday, March 31, 2006 8:17 AM

MAI

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And will they EVER finish discussing what we're going to do so we can go do it? One of us has very swollen ankles!

Oh looks like we have movement! Go ahead and start waddling Serenity, I'll catch up with you in a minute. First, I need to speak with LMD, private like for a moment.

*waves hand in front of LMD's face*

You still with us?

*LMD nods head, still sort of staring into space*

Oh good. Now there's something I've been wanting to say to you. Three little words that I hope you will accept with open arms...

LMD: (suddenly comes out of trance like state) Wait, whoa slow...

Mai: Hold my purse?

*runs over to a nearby merchant table. comes runing back burdened by a large bag containing a little, yellow and white, silk- woven blanket.*

"See it's a surprise for Serenity and the baby!*

Mai, Secretary of Unmentionables.
http://iammai2.livejournal.com

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Friday, March 31, 2006 8:23 AM

The road to Hel is paved with good intentions

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Originally posted by SoulOfSerenity:
OOC: I gotta say, Needy, the whole THREAD databank is a brilliant idea!!!

______________________

Soul, Security Chief of the Sereni-Tree, Captain of Destiny.

Mantichorus: "So is there a reason they call you 'Soul'?"
Soul (after a long pause): "Yeah. Because I have one."

http://havenofsouls.livejournal.com/: Thanks, I kinda did just make it up as I went along, but now I think it does make sense that the ship would have a logbook, and there's nothing shinier than a Tevlon History Recorder and Easy Access Drive(or maybe it should be Device). Available in stores now.

Btw, I've been wondering for a while now, what does OOC stand for exactly?

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Friday, March 31, 2006 8:26 AM

SOULOFSERENITY

The Man They Call Soul...

It's a great idea!!

Oh, and OOC stands for Out Of Character.

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Soul, Security Chief of the Sereni-Tree, Captain of Destiny.

Mantichorus: "So is there a reason they call you 'Soul'?"
Soul (after a long pause): "Yeah. Because I have one."

http://havenofsouls.livejournal.com/

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Friday, March 31, 2006 8:28 AM

The road to Hel is paved with good intentions

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Originally posted by SoulOfSerenity:
It's a great idea!!

Oh, and OOC stands for Out Of Character.

OOC: Ah, now it all makes sense. Thanks.

EDIT: Btw, just in case you didn't notice, the page numbers on the databank refer to the Thread numbers, so Page 42 will refer to events in thread 42. You probably got that. I can't wait til thread 47, then I can make loads of Alias references

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Friday, March 31, 2006 11:25 AM

"Ah ha!

Seryn watches amazed as bits of metal fly around the room, at one point even clapping and maybe hopping a little, then she stops and hopes no-one noticed.

"So thats how you are going to do it! Well, hats off to ya mate I never saw that coming.
Right, you don't need me at all really, of we go a shopping. EVERYONE NOT BUILDING A SHIP IN THE SHUTTLE!"

Hopping into the drivers seat she readies it and waits for everyone to board, then takes off for the commerce planet. An interminable amount of time in which the girls talk clothes and the guys attempt to prevent their brains form sliding out of their ears later, they land, and head out to the nearest bunch of shops.

"ok, everyone remember where we parked.
I have that doctors appointment, I'll meet you back here at that cake stand right over there, and then we can go spend obscene amounts of cash in the fabric markets.

Have fun! *turns to LMD* don't pass out!"

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Hodgins: Your robot reminds me of you. You tell it to turn it stops. You tell it to stop it turns. You ask it to take out the garbage it watches reruns of Firefly.
FozzieWash, You know what I always say: sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug!
KermieMal, I never Know what the heck you're talking about.
FozzieWash, Hey, look! They're sending us free lumber!

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Friday, March 31, 2006 11:36 AM

CALLMESERENITY

*Wanders around the various stands in the open air market, looking for some gifts for Shadow and Ghost. She stops in front of a dollmaker's stand to admire the pretty dolls. One in a pink komono catches her eye.*

Mai! Hey Mai! Do you think Ghost would like this doll?

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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Friday, March 31, 2006 12:26 PM

Ducking down several sidestreets, continually referencing a small map she been sent a few hours before. Eventually she finds the house she's looking for and almost turns and runs, but inside it proves to be clean and shiny and surprisingly non dive-ish.

A spruce young assistant sits her down and starts fussing around and taking samples, then a doctor she recognises as one of the researchers who paused the pregnancy in the first place lets himself into the room and throws her a nervous look.

Half an hour later with introductions barely touched on she finds her self lying back, arms crossed over her chest in mute protest while the doctor pokes at her midsection with a souped up ultrasound machine.

Eventually he breathes a sigh of relief and sits back in his chair.

"Its incredible, but you have there a perfectly healthy child. *rubs his face* wow, even I didn't think it would work. But it did! And years over the projected times!"

"And now you can undo it?"

"yeah *picks up the test results, then crosses to a cupboard and selects several bottles* This should start things up again, and then its normal from there on in"

She sighs and holds out her arm, squeezing hers eyes shut, totally squeemish about needles, then looks back and smiles.

"Thank you."

"No, thank you! I never though it would work, you've... given me hope. Heck, I might even be able to pay off my college debts if I can find an application for this!"

"well, bye bye..."

"yeah, bye, and good luck, not that you'll need it, he's a healthy baby, he's actually large for his stage of development"

*wide eyed and slightly shakey* "He's a... large... child?"

A little while later she stands back at the cake stall where she left the others.

"cake, give me a really large slice of the biggest cake you've got... I seriously need to comfort eat right now."

She sits at one of the little street tables mushing bits of the cake and wondering if she shouldn't have just stayed back for the chocolate jacuzzi in the first place.

yikes, even Cozens play chair was starting to look good.

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Hodgins: Your robot reminds me of you. You tell it to turn it stops. You tell it to stop it turns. You ask it to take out the garbage it watches reruns of Firefly.
FozzieWash, You know what I always say: sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug!
KermieMal, I never Know what the heck you're talking about.

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Friday, March 31, 2006 1:09 PM

CITIZEN

One of the shuttles access hatches fell off, depositing Citizen in a painful heap. Citizen stood up and dusted himself down.

"I hate traveling coach."

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity. But I know none, and therefore am no beast.

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Friday, March 31, 2006 1:12 PM

APRILISE

Shadow and Ghost followed behind Kelly as she led them to Safe's shuttle. Both silent but for different reasons.

Ghost was silent because she was a ghost, she hadn't spoken to anyone besides Shadow since she first learned to talk. Her head was filled with thoughts though. Like why Ms. Luthien didn't yell at them like all the other adults they had known before coming on this ship, and what the surprise she had for them. Maybe it was a dolly, like the one she had that had burned at the orphanage, or another pretty dress.

Shadow was silent for a whole different reason. Her silence was due to the confusion in her head. She couldn’t remember a time since “it” happened that adults weren’t yelling at them. She had been sure when she had seen Ms. Luthien behind her that the woman was going to yell or hit, or both. But the woman had only taken their hands and led them from the kitchen towards Mr. Safe’s shuttle and said she had a surprise for them. Usually surprises from adults weren’t good. Had she ruined their chances of staying here? Was Ms. Luthien going to get Mr. Safe to take them back? She really didn’t want to go back, this place was nice, and Ghost seemed to like it here. Several times she had thought Ghost would actually speak up and say something.

Shadow was also worried about what would happen next. She knew she’d have to explain some things eventually. She was almost certain that they wouldn’t let her and Ghost stay indefinitely without knowing something about them, and possibly even after that, once they knew enough about them she wasn’t sure if they would report them to children’s services or not. She didn’t think anyone was looking for them but there was always a chance that someone at the orphanage would have reported them to the Children’s services, in either case they would be put back in the orphanage or another foster home.

She also wondered what she was going to do about their birthdays. She didn’t have enough money to buy anything, she didn’t think she’d be able to get down to whatever planet they were on to steal something, maybe she’d forget about them this year. Ghost didn’t really understand birthdays, Shadow had never been able to give her a real party or much of anything in the way of presents, and her own birthday was usually forgotten.

As they walked closer to the shuttle, the frown that was on her face deepened, as she looked around fear, sadness, and worry evident on her face.

April (AKA Shadow and Ghost)

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Friday, March 31, 2006 1:22 PM

LIGHTMEDARK

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Originally posted by mai:
Oh good. Now there's something I've been wanting to say to you. Three little words that I hope you will accept with open arms...

LMD: (suddenly comes out of trance like state) Wait, whoa slow...

Mai: Hold my purse?

LMD barely keeps himself from falling over and littering the store with the absolutely insane myriad bags, boxes, and bling he's carrying.

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Friday, March 31, 2006 1:31 PM

JAZAF

Jazaf finally awakens after what felt like days but was actually hours. His left arm had stopped throbbing and his head no longer pulsed annoyingly.
'Glad that's over.' He looks down at his stomach as it rumbles and complains.
'Right, gotta get something to eat.' Jazaf heads out of his room and down the hall to the kitchen. He opens the fridge and sticks his head in, checking out the leftovers.

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Mystery Man on the Sereni-Tree

Navigator on Destiny

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Friday, March 31, 2006 1:52 PM

*JadeHand notices the clapping and hopping, A smile escapes one corner of his mounth.*

"I'd go with you, but I'm not yet finished here. Be safe, and send a wave if you need anything."

*JadeHand walks around the Ocean Cloud hand extended, the metal polishing, welds tightening. Joints and moving parts are tested. Satisfied, JadeHand moves to a table full of electronic bits and carefully shapes more parts, leaving them organized on the table. He reaches up and peels the tag off, returning to his normal self. He pulls a bottle and has a long pull of rum... "Don't panic." he says almost to himself, "Just one more, then I'll take care of it, no build up this time." JadeHand reaches for the tags again and simply writes "Forge". Placing the tag to his chest, he again changes. One arm and one leg twist into metal, his hair grows black and long, and his skin darkens. He works diligently assembling several devices for the internals of the Cloud . Nearly finished, he breathes deep, then a flash of thought crosses his face. He goes back to the parts and makes a few duplicate items. Collecting the parts he goes inside and begins attaching the items he's made.*

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"Finding the answer It's a human obsession
But you might as well talk to the stones and the trees and the sea
'Cause nobody knows And so few can see
There's only beauty and caring and truth beyond darkness." -Estonia(This Strange Engine) -Marillion

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Friday, March 31, 2006 4:19 PM

MCQ

McQ wanders about the market area but not really looking for anything to purchase. His main concern was getting off the 'tree and getting a chance to get some fresh air. Feeling out of place among his new allies and still trying to adapt to his new robotic limbs, this seemed to be his chance to recollect his thoughts and get them in order.

Many of the other citizens making their way about the market stop to give McQ a startled or curious or feared look as they've never seen a cyborg before. Many weren't sure if he was patrolling the market or if he'd open fire on someone, so they pretty much cleared around him and avoided getting too close.

McQ keeps walking until he reaches a small bench under shady tree. As he's about to sit down, he hears a woman cry out for help. McQ decides to investigate as the woman is being mugged by some young hoodlums. McQ walks up behind them, grabs one by the collar of his jacket and tosses him aside like a puppet. The other turns to look up at him and is instantly filled with fear as the massive cyborg stares down at him.

"You might want to leave this woman alone for your own good," McQ says in a deep, steady and slightly mechanical voice. The young thug gets up, still holding the woman's purse and tries to run off. McQ holds up his blaster rifle and sets it to 'stun' then shoots at the thug, knocking him from his feet. By now several shoppers have stopped and gathered to watch, thinking it was some sort of show being performed. McQ walks up and retrieves the woman's purse and brings it back to her as several local police arrive to arrest the thugs.

"Why, thank you, sir," the shaken woman says. "It's not common around her for people to help a defenseless woman as myself."

"It's no problem, ma'am," McQ responds then turns to the police who also thank him for helping them catch the thugs. "Just doing my duty, sir" McQ states.

He returns to the bench and sits down, observing the shoppers as they scurry about and stop to look at him while doing so.

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Friday, March 31, 2006 7:33 PM

*Meanwhile, back on the Tree:

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Originally posted by thatweirdgirl:
*she swipes a bit of chocolate off her face and plops it on Ath's nose*

What are you waiting for?

Well, I was gonna wait for Kelly, but...

*Ath quickly changes into his trunks and hops into the chocolate.*

Ahhh, good times....

*Splashes TWG.*

"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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Friday, March 31, 2006 7:41 PM

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Originally posted by montanagirl:
It's chocolate jacuzzi time?! Yay!

*mg does a happy dance, throws on her swimsuit, then joins the party in the jacuzzi*

Good thinking, Ath!

(OOC: I'm just going to conveniently ignore the fact that I've been gone for the last half dozen threads.)

*By pure happenstance, Ath brought a 24 pack of Pepsi with him to the jacuuzi. He hands 23 to MG, then gives the last one to TWG, along with a carton of milk.*

*Splashes MG, too.*

OOC: Glad to have you back, MG! You've been missed.

"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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Friday, March 31, 2006 7:43 PM

OOC: Happy Birthday Aprilise!!!

"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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Friday, March 31, 2006 11:50 PM

Another lorry arrives at the hangar with a load of spare parts Jet requested for the Tree.

Yet a third lorry arrives with lumber, steel, fasteners, industrial rack shelving, a 4km spool of rope, and a large spool of chain.

Scorpion Regent

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 12:20 AM

KELLYOFLUTHIEN

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Originally posted by CallMeAth:
OOC: Happy Birthday Aprilise!!!

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

OOC: HAPPY BIRTHDAY APRIL!!!!

KellyofLuthien walks to Safe's shuttle and watches as Shadow retrives two small backpacks from hidden compartments. As they walk out, Kelly sees Safe cleaning one of his many guns.

"Hi Safe, care to join us on our surprise trip?" Kelly asks.

Safe gives Kelly a long look before replying. "Sure," he says. Shadow and Ghost beam with delight.

Kelly leads the two girls and Safe down towards her mallorn tree, glancing into side doors as she.....is that Ath?! In a chocolate jacuzzi?! With....with women?!

Kelly takes a deep breath. It's not what she thinks. They are just....okay, she is not going to determine what they are "just" doing. Kelly takes a deep breath and heads toward the bay door.

As she opens the door, Shadowfax gives a jubilant neigh and canters up to meet the group. Safe is clearly uneasy, and the girls hold tightly to Kelly's hands. Kelly lets go for a brief second as she greet Shadowfax, kissing him on the nose.

"Hi, old friend. Care to do some riding lessons today?"

Shadowfax tosses his head, and Kelly teaches the girls how to feed him sugar. Shadow and Ghost both laugh at Safe's obvious uneasiness with the beast. Kelly gives Safe a sly wink, and soon all three guests are riding Piffleponies of their own, and having the times of their lives. Everyone wants a Pifflepony deep down, and Safe, Shadow and Ghost are no exception.

Kelly waves from the fence as the three ride around the corral. Her thoughts wander, and suddenly she has an idea. She waves Safe over.

"Are you alright watching the girls for a bit?"

Safe nods. "Sure."

"Okay, I'll be back soon."

Kelly walks slowly out the door, but soon picks up her pace as she heads back toward the jacuzzi. She enters the room to see the group splashing each other with chocolate. Suddenly she feels shy.

"Uh, care if I join for a dip?" Kelly asks.

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I love my Captain

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 12:47 AM

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Originally posted by seryn:
She sits at one of the little street tables mushing bits of the cake...

SR slides into a chair across the table from her and sets down a tray with a pot of tea and a enormous bowl of Kung Poa chicken on Rice.

"All is well captn'?" He inquires as he splits his chopsticks in two.

Seryn squints at him with brief suspicion. Her mouth full of cake she can only nod. She finishes chewing, sets her fork down, wipes her mouth with her napkin, and takes a sip of her drink.

"Yes," she finally replies. The situation seems slightly awkward. She does think to follow up with , "and yourself?"

"Shinier than a chrome coin lit buy a searchlight. I just wished I had known we were coming here a ways back. I would have so liked to sent a wave to my facaulty advisor. This place is a phenomenal opportunity for my thesis work."

Seryns eyes widen as she chews through another forkfull of cake. She finishes her mouthfull and once again sets down her fork and wipes her mouth.

"You're in college?" She asks in amazement.

"Oh yes I am very close to finishing my PhD. I'm a graduate student at UDSE. It's a correspondence course, but they are very well accreditted."

Seryn can not believe her ears.

"I'm sorry, UDSE I haven't heard of that school." She is completely intriqued and can only wonder as she takes another sip of her drink.

"The University of Drunken Sailor Economics." Replies SR a very straight face.
Seryn looses all self control and sprays her drink halfway across the table.
They both break out into laughter. Two laughing people in a large market, in a large city, on a continent, on meduim size moon, circling a planet, revolving around a sun, spinning a arm of a galaxy, in a huge 'verse.

Scorpion Regent

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 3:21 AM

For educational purposes, I will now present the details of Needy’s original appearance on the Sereni-Tree. It happened around the time of our first and only pifflepony race. This occurred toward the end of Thread 29: “The Sereni-Tree: A Day at the Races”.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=12057

On a post dated August 29, 2005:

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*Suddenly, seemingly from out of nowhere, a shuttle appears hurtling from the heavens and heading straight for the rescue mission shuttle. Before any preventive measures can be taken by either side, the mystery shuttle crashes headfirst into the other. Out steps a dazed and scratched up Boy Whore, dressed in a tight fitting dress*

uh... what happened?

*collapses*

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

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Needy was welcomed by the Sereni-Tree crew, but they were busy, about to head off on yet another rescue mission. Later, a clue to this mystery develops (or else Needy is suffering from head trauma after crashing into the General Grant):

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*whilst sitting, knees together, on a nearby rock, the sound of an eerie voice beckons*

"NEEDY. Your time has come."

huh? what was that?

*there, standing in a ridiculous Catwoman outfit, a mysterious man stands in front of Needy. Except, it appears that Needy is the only one that can see him, other crewmembers stroll by paying no attention to the visitor*

Mystery Catwoman-Man: "You're probably wondering where you are and how you got here..."

"It crossed my mind"

Mystery Catwoman-Man: "Do NOT interrupt me when I am talking to you. My time is precious. I haven't got long, and neither have you

"sorry"

Mystery Catwoman-Man: "You interrupted me again"

"but..."

Mystery Catwoman-Man: "and again!"

*Needy sits silently*

Mystery Catwoman-Man: That's better. Something has gone very wrong with the universe. The portal's that have been created by passengers on the SereniTREE has caused ripple in time and space. Now it is falling apart. Your memory may not return so I'll try and answer any questions you have that will lead you to save the 'verse."

"Why are you wearing that outfit?"

Mystery Catwoman-Man: "The reason for my appearance is unimportant at this time"

"Ok. Why am I in this outfit?"

*Mystery Catwoman-Man sighs*

Mystery Catwoman-Man: "We needed clothes that would survive the jump through time. Unfortunately, the only ones available were in the women's section in a fancy-dress shop"

"You mean I jumped through time too?"

Mystery Catwoman-Man: "Indeed. And as a futurer, you are the only one able to stop the universe from collapsing on itself. You must do all I command you to. Now you must go on the ship that is Destiny's Shadow, the one that has appeared in this reality following the collision of timelines and dimensions"

"I gotta say. You're not making a whole lot of sense"

*Mystery Catwoman-Man spots Serenity heading back towards Needy*

Mystery Catwoman-Man: "I must go now. Do what must be done. You will know what it is when the time comes"

*totally confused*

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Eventually, Needy is given man’s clothes, and sometime afterwards just seems to fade away. Seeing as how he never really did anything significant, and how the 'Verse is still around, I personally am leaning toward the head trauma theory...

And here follows a masterful bit from that thread, unconnected with Needy but still very good. It seems that SimonWho, the Doctor of Sereni-Tree, wished to consult with TheRealMe, the Doctor of Destiny.

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*clambers on board Destiny's shadow*

*find nearby crew member*

Excuse me, who is the doctor of this ship?

Me.

You are the doctor?

No, Me is the doctor.

Okaaaaaay.

And who are you?

Yes.

What?

I am Who and I am a Doctor too but I need to speak to the doctor of this ship.

Ooooh, you need to speak to Me.

Who?

No, you're Who, you need to speak to Me.

What?

Doctor What? I think he's Me's cousin but I don't see what that has to do with anything.

Forget it.

*pushes computer control unit*

Computer? What is the name and what level is the doctor on board this spaceship?

Who's on first.

Gah!

*heads up to the bridge*

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 3:23 AM

On the Sereni-Tree:

After plotting some courses away from Garrison, just in case, TheRealMe leaves the Sereni-Tree’s Bridge. He turns right, and walks along the balcony overlooking the Common Room until he approaches the North Wing entrance. Then he takes some stairs down to the main level. He buzzes the door to Washie’s quarters. Presently, she opens the door.

“Hi, Washie. Can I come in? Since the Captain is paying attention again, I expect that I’ll have a bit more free time, so...”

TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 3:27 AM

The road to Hel is paved with good intentions

OOC: Thanks for posting that TRM, you've got me in stitches laughing at that Who/Me conversation.
It's funny, I was planning on going back to the thread where I first joined in but knew it would mean going through a lot of posts so I put it off for a bit. I had forgotten about Mystery Catwoman-man. It seems I had been watching Donnie Darko at the time.
Hopefully I can provide satisfactory answers

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 4:04 AM

MAI

*watches worriedly as LMD nearly topples over*

Hey, you feeling all right? You know if you don't want to hold all that stuff, you could send some of back to the shuttle.

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Hey Mai! Do you think Ghost would like this doll?

*takes purse back* Thanks for keepin an eye on that. Looks like we've found some more spendin' to do!

*walks over to the stall to look at the toys with Serenity*

You know, LMD doesn't look so good over there. Maybe after this shop we should stop and get a snack or something?

I haven't really had a chance to get to know the little ones, but what girl doesn't love a pretty doll to play with? That pink one is perfect!

Oh and hey, look at this table. They have beautiful little barretes and hair ribbons. Maybe'd they'd like some of those as well? There's nothing more fun then spoiling little kids is there?!

Mai, Secretary of Unmentionables.
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Saturday, April 1, 2006 4:18 AM

CALLMESERENITY

I agree!

Dolls and ribbons it is!

Though, I'm not sure Shadow would like a doll, she might be a bit too old. So, I picked up some games for her; chinese checkers, a jump rope, yo yos, jacks.

And-ooh, look at these cute little outfits I bought for my own little one!

*Several purchases later, the women lead a tottering LMD to the cake shop where they meet back up with Seryn and SR.*

Ooh, cake! I'm famished!

OOC: Happy birthday APRIL!!

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

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 9:22 AM

(ooc-yup, happy birthday April!)

Attempting not to inhale the cake as she tries to stop laughing, She sits up and waves to Mai LMD and Serenity as they approach, still giggling occaisionally and not quite trusting her self to speak.

Inspired by the aromas floating off SR's plate the hops up and buys a selection of dumplings and buns from a nearby vendor, then sits and pushes the plate to the middle of the table for the others to help themselves.

"so what have you bought? Did you have fun? Oh thats so pretty, and wow, so cute, are they for callmejunior? So wee, god, how small?

hmmm, Do you think Shadow and Ghost need new clothes? I mean I can make them stuff, but not everything, shoes and the like. We'll get them some of those pretty silk slippers from a stall I went past.

But I suppose the next few hours are devoted to one thing, and one thing alone. Fabric!"

She beams and wriggles exctedly, then turns to SR.

"I don't know if you are bothered about coming with us, but at some point you will need to come and forcibly remove us.

It will be necessary, I can never leave those places unaided, so...

"Theres a great bar down the way, bunch of shops beyond that you might like, take LMD and let him recover with a whiskey?"

Turns to the girls again.

*squeeeee!*

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 10:17 AM

PSYCHICRIVER

*As PR walked across the grass, a thought suddenly came to him.* Wait, this isn't right.

*PR walked over to the young man, who turned around and pulled exactly the same face as PR did. This was no surprise however, as they were the same person.*

*Both PR's spoke in unison;*

What are you doing here?

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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Saturday, April 1, 2006 10:25 AM

CITIZEN

Citizen sidled into an old rough looking bar and took up a table in the corner. The man already sitting there looked at him viciously, Citizen answering with a smile.
"I understand you're a man who knows how to get things." He said. The man scowled.
"Then you understand wrong, don'tch'ya." He replied standing to leave. Citizen caught his arm and threw him back into his chair, while opening his jacket with his free hand to remove a sack, letting the man see part of the small arsenal he was carrying as he did so.
"I'm not often wrong, fella." He said opening the sack just a touch so the man could see the contents, which just happened to be full of enough money, precious stones and metals to finance a small revolution.

This, funnily enough was more or less exactly what it was for.

The man eyed him curiously for a second before replying.

"Yeah, I can get things." He said.

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 10:49 AM

CALLMESERENITY

Squee! indeed! Let's go!

*The women head towards the fabric shop, stopping at the little shoe stand on the way, while SR leads a still-dazed LMD towards a nearby bar.*

I've bought both girls some play clothes and necessities. Shoes and whatnot. Sensible things they can wear and use everyday, besides the toys and pretties. I sent those back to the hangar already. But, I think it would be fabulous if you'd make a few special outfits for them. And, I had an idea! I'm thinking of asking them to by my flower girls! Wouldn't that be darling? Little ruffly dresses with little sashes. Flower garlands in their hair, little baskets of rose petals!

So, which slippers do you think Shadow would like best? These yellow ones with the roses, or these blue ones?

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
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Saturday, April 1, 2006 12:37 PM

LIGHTMEDARK

((happy birthday aprilise :D))

/me sits down at the bar with a happy sigh. elemdee holds up two fingers to get the 'tender's attention.

Two, please.

/me looks incredulously at the Bartender as he pours two shots.

Uhhh, looks like we have a problem of miscommunication. I need two bottles.

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 2:39 PM

MONTANAGIRL

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Originally posted by CallMeAth:
*By pure happenstance, Ath brought a 24 pack of Pepsi with him to the jacuuzi. He hands 23 to MG, then gives the last one to TWG, along with a carton of milk.*

*to no one in particular* Isn't he such a good boy?

*to Ath* It's good to know you haven't forgotten how to treat me. *starts downing Pepsi*

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*Splashes MG, too.*

*splashes Ath back, then splashes twg. Sees Kelly standing nearby, and splashes her too.*

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You ended that sentence with a preposition! Bastard. - O'Neill

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 4:47 PM

CITIZEN

The door creaked open on rusty hinges and Citizen was ushered into a small grimy derelict warehouse. He was greeted by a large man with a vaguely Hatton colony (eastern european) accent.

"I understand you are interested in buying weapons, yes?" He said.

"That's what I like about Hattoner's." Citizen smilled. "Always straight down to buisness, no messing around." The man eyed him dubiously.

"When selling weapons one doesn't wish to hang around for long." He replied. "So I understand you wish to buy some weapons, yes?"

"Yes indeed, I've got a list." He said rummaging in his pockets he pulled out a screwed up peice of paper and handed it over. "Just the usual sort of fair, type T12 Sal Assualt Rifles, Mass Driver Auto cannons, Rail Cannons, Particle Beam Flailings and the ammunition, oh and free delivery, coordinates on the bottom." The man gazed down the list, occasionally looking up at Citizen.

"You are planning a revolution I am think yes?" He said finally. "Revolutions are bad for buisness, brings unwanted attention."

"Don't pull that one." Citizen said. "Don't tell me you're the only Arms dealer in the 'Verse that thinks wars aren't good for buisness, you sell arms to both sides and you get to set the prices." He paused scanning the room quickly. "You'll make a fortune."

"Maybe so." The man replied. "Will take time, these are not common weapons."

"And I'm a Monkeys Uncle!" Citizen started.

"Your family relationships do not concern me." The man interrupted.

Citizen stared at him for a beat. "No, erm, you see, nevermind. Just get those supplies to me by the end of the day." The man shook his head.

"Cannot be done. Supplies are not that plentiful" He said.

"Get them to me by the end of the day and there'll be an extra ten percent on top for you." Citizen replied.

"Thirty."

"Twenty."

"Twenty Five."

"Done!" Citizen said grasping the man's hand with a smile. He pulled it back sharply.

"Payment up front."

"Payment on delivery."

"It is non-negtionable"

"That's my line." Citizen replied. "I don't get these weapons from you, I give my money too someone else. True I'm working on a time frame, but I give my money too you I may never see it or the weapons again."

"Are you saying I am not trustworthy?" The man growled.

"Yes, not many people insist on payment up front, not unless they suspect that they won't recieve it otherwise. You know I can pay so either you aren't planning on making good on your end, or you think your merchendise isn't up to it."

"I'm thinking I should just leave a corpse of you and take your money."

Citizen looked around the room at the ten or so assorted thugs. "I wouldn't, not unless you've got a small army out back." He said. "I admit I'm a little tired at the moment, but I'm all manner of pissed off at some of the turns my life has taken recently, and dropping you and your girlfriends here would be just the tonic I'm thinking." He knocked back his jacket again revealing some of the small arsenal he had at his disposal. "You can either walk out of here and prepare my merchendise, or you can be carried out of here in lots of little bags, because to be honest right now I just don't give a cào."

"Then it looks like I have little choice." The man grined.

Citizen let the door bang shut behind him and dusted down his jacket. He drew a deep breath and glanced back at the door. "Looks like I'll be looking for some other contacts." He said to himself.

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 6:07 PM

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She beams and wriggles exctedly, then turns to SR.

"I don't know if you are bothered about coming with us, but at some point you will need to come and forcibly remove us.

It will be necessary, I can never leave those places unaided, so...

"Theres a great bar down the way, bunch of shops beyond that you might like, take LMD and let him recover with a whiskey?"

Fine just get me some raw silk, denim, canvas, heavy wale corduroy, and some sort of black Ramie. I'll get trim, buttons, velcro, webbing, buckles, zippers and other assorted findings myself later.

Scorpion Regent

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 6:25 PM

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((happy birthday aprilise :D))

/me sits down at the bar with a happy sigh. elemdee holds up two fingers to get the 'tender's attention.

Two, please.

/me looks incredulously at the Bartender as he pours two shots.

Uhhh, looks like we have a problem of miscommunication. I need two bottles.

SR intercedes.

"Forgive my overenthusiastic friend. Just make it one bottle and two glasses."

SR turns to LMD.

"Drunk strangers in a new town wind up getting rolled and then thrown in the drunk tank. We have to pace our selves, besides I still need to shop for gifts and finished goods and brik a brak, and leather. Besides I got enough materials I can rig up a still in engineering as soon as we get back, so you can have whiskey any day and gin on thursdays. That reminds me, we need to get rye, wheat, potatoes, corn and yeast. I want to make beer and sourdough and yogurt. A man needs his culture. Have you ever had sourdough pancakes first thing in the morning? It sends the hangover packing. Do you think the crew would mind if I got us a milk cow?"

Scorpion Regent

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 6:46 PM

LIGHTMEDARK

/me nods at SR

Your points are well taken. And the milk cow is a good idea. I'm the animal handler, so perhaps I'll have some say in it. I'd like to find one with a good personality, though. Many tend to be rather annoying. Say the darndest things...

Perhaps I'll try the sourdough pancakes tomorrow

/me gives SR a sly ((no, not that kind of sly)) grin

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Sunday, April 2, 2006 2:16 AM

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Your points are well taken. And the milk cow is a good idea. I'm the animal handler, so perhaps I'll have some say in it. I'd like to find one with a good personality, though. Many tend to be rather annoying. Say the darndest things...

"You should have a say in it. In fact you should choose the cow, but now I'm thinking that maybe a goat would be better, takes less space, less flatulence. Probably best that we wait till we get to somewheres a bit more beucolic first and trade some of the more finished goods for a goat, get a better bargain that way. Let's drink on it for a while."

"Yes let's,"

SR checks his watch and the bottle and sees it's down to two thirds. He motions to the bartender.

"Can we takes the rest 'to go'?"

The bartender nods, quotes them a price and mutters something about leaving the glasses. SR shakes his fist at LMD indicating a rock paper scissors contest to see who will pay. They tie both rocks. They tie again paper. They tie again scissors. the bartender rolls his eyes.

"Let's just split it, otherwise we'll be shaking our fists all day." SR suggests. LMD chuckles and they both dig into their pockets for cash. SR tips the bartender after getting a reccomendation of a place for good secondhand electronics.

As they walk out the front door SR has a strange thought. He gestures for a rematch.

"One more time just for fun." he asks.

"Sure,"

They tie again, paper.

"Four in a row, what are the odds of that? Could it be we're psychicly linked?"

"It could be the whisky."

"It could be."

"If this bottle of whiskey has psychic powers we should save it."

"What will we drink then?"

"Well get something else at the next liquor store."

"Okay, but what?"

"We'll decide when we get there."

"Maybe it's not the whiskey, but the bottle that has the psychic powers?"

"That's just your thirst talking."

Two partially toasted spacers ramble on down the street in search of alcohol and other ways to spend their money.

Scorpion Regent

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Sunday, April 2, 2006 4:02 AM

*Inside Ocean Cloud Jadehand finishes making connections on several electronic parts, and closing the consoles he worked within. He steps outside the shuttle and glances around for SR who here not long ago, but now seems to be MIA. JadeHand shrugs and goes back inside. Slowly he goes over every part inside testing each item he comes to, securing some lose connections, tightening some bolts. Hours later in the back of the craft he completes his primary inspection. Returning to the cockpit, he initiates a startup sequence, tests power levels, activates several screens and runs diagnostics. Pleased with the results, he reaches over to the SEP and activates it. JadeHand tunes the radio, and waits for contact from the shoppers...*

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Sunday, April 2, 2006 8:33 AM

BRIDE2

As he examines the outside of the Ocean Cloud, Jadehand finds Deuce using a fin to do chin-ups. She drops to the ground and looks around.

"So, are we ready? Where's everybody else? Hey, does that thing have a shower?"

Bride2

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Sunday, April 2, 2006 10:13 AM

"Hey Deuce. Yes, I think we're ready here. Well, If you've finished shopping for additional weapons and ammo. I think everyone else popped over to the next planet for the more frilly, frou frou bits. I was thinking they would call when they wanted us to meet them, or to tell us they were on their way back here. And Yes, of course there's a shower, mid-ship port. You're more than welcome to partake. I'll be up front, I have a little..um, meditation, to tend to."

*JadeHand shows Deuce the way and manages to find her some shower supplies, shampoo, conditioner, soap, towel. JadeHand heads to the Cockpit. He leans back in his chair and closes his eyes, soon finding himself back on the astral with 2 personas standing before him. Heading down a small spiral to a table, He begins with the man named Forge. Finding his way inside his mind, he finds himself on a native reservation, in a sweat lodge. "This is different". "Yes" The Maker responds "I've no demons for you to fight, no troubles for you to solve. I am a man at peace. You're task is to learn some of our ways, and bring yourself closer to being at peace as well. I will teach you." JadeHand takes a deep breath, and ponders his troubles, what it must be like to see them clearly, and understand them fully. "Very well." He says. "Let us begin." Hours pass and soon the lodge is opened. "You are ready, use your new skills to help him, his mind is far more troubled than mine." Jadehand steps out of the lodge and finds himself back on the astral. He shakes the hand of the Cheyenne, who nods and turns and fades as he walks away.

He turns to face Eric and takes a step forward. Eric speaks, "Your kind is always meddling, what do you think you can accomplish? You hope to fix me, when even Charles has failed?" JadeHand's head drops, his chin to his chest as he shakes his head. "No, Eric. I'm not going to fix you. I don't think you're broken. Odd that you do." He steps forward again and enters the mind of a man troubled by the predjudices of the simple. A man born to a faith, that became a subject of hate. Born with a quirk in his genes, a gift, that only brought more hate. Things out of his control, have made him a victim. His strength has made him free. JadeHand goes to work inside the troubled mind. Destroying the symbols of hatred inside, releasing from cages the memories of those that Eric could not save, the memories that he refuses to forgive himself for, that bring him pain to fuel his return of the hate so generously given to him. Several hours later the exhausted JadeHand finds a doorway opening, light issues forth, and he steps through. There Eric holds out his hand, "Perhaps not all of you are as simple as I thought. I.....thank you." JadeHand shakes his hand, "You're welcome." As the Master of Magnetism fades JadeHand turns and runs back up to the surface and leaps through a light. He wakes with a start still sitting in the cockpit of Ocean Cloud .*

"Huh? what is it?"

*He turns to see Deuce standing behind him wearing fresh clothing and running a towel through her still damp hair with one hand shaking his shoulder with the other.*

"You snore a bit Jade, oh and the radio...." Deuce chuckles and returns to the rear of the shuttle.

*JadeHand takes the radio into his hand and presses the button. "This is Jade, we're ready when you are..."*

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Sunday, April 2, 2006 11:11 AM

I guess I'm getting a little confused as to where the Shopping Trip people are.

Seryn, ScorpionRegent, Mai, LightMeDark, Serenity, and Citizen took the Nelson from Garrison to a nearby planet for Seryn's medical procedure to turn her baby back on (?!?!) and to do the bulk of the girly stuff shopping. Citizen seems to have gone off alone to make some shady deals with a creepy east-European guy.

Jadehand and Deuce are in a rented hanger on Garrison, inside the brand-new shuttle Ocean Cloud, ready to take off.

McQ and Quincey both seem to have wandered off on Garrison, the former to perform good deeds and the latter to acquire rooms for the night and to go clubbing.

I think I lost track of NoSkillz. Is he still watching the contstruction of Ocean Cloud? Did he bring his tiger with him?

TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Sunday, April 2, 2006 11:18 AM

Oh, and I have reached the point where the Guide to the Threads contains some kind of summary on every Sereni-Tree thread from the very first up to the present time. Some are done from old memories and need more detail, especially those of the eras of Rukus, the Evil Invaders of the MicroSith corporation, and the Dark Soul. I'll try to get back to those eventually.

TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Sunday, April 2, 2006 11:23 AM

well, the main reason for thew trip was the girly shopping, (the other bit, getting the procedure that temporarily halted the babies development reversed, was just finishing offa storyline that I really shouldn't have started in the first place, seeing as no-one gets it

exposition avoidance, its a bugger)
as far as I know, everyone is where you put them, with the possible exception of MCQ who I think is one the commerce planet (anyone want to name it? I meant to go through the planet chart, but i'm blind as a bat) with the bulk of us.

Noskillz may be hiding on the shuttle until is safe to presume he won't be made to carry bags.

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Hodgins: Your robot reminds me of you. You tell it to turn it stops. You tell it to stop it turns. You ask it to take out the garbage it watches reruns of Firefly.
FozzieWash, You know what I always say: sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug!
KermieMal, I never Know what the heck you're talking about.
FozzieWash, Hey, look! They're sending us free lumber!

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Sunday, April 2, 2006 4:22 PM

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"Uh, care if I join for a dip?" Kelly asks.

"I'd be hurt if you didn't."

*Kelly smiles and gets in, only to be splashed by both MG and Ath.*

"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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Sunday, April 2, 2006 5:39 PM

APRILISE

Ghost rode the pony around for a bit, keeping Shadow in her sight at all times. Seeing Ms. Luthien leave Ghost quietly got off the pony, like Ms. Luthien had shown her, giggling as the animal nuzzled her. Scanning her surroundings, she saw Mr. Captain Safe walking beside Shadow and her pony, talking about something. Neither of them noticing as the young girl walked right out following the direction Ms. Luthien had left in.

Ghost was, by nature, a curious child, she was shy with people she didn’t know well but curious about everything, which explained a little bit of what was about to happen next. Being five…almost six…curious, and a child she didn’t really realize how big their new home was, didn’t realize that she could easily get lost. She was too busy exploring her new home that she didn’t realize how far she had gotten from Shadow.

She had been walking for awhile before she did realize it, tears forming in her eyes as fear began to enter her. She was about to start crying when she heard Ms. Luthien's familiar voice nearby and ran toward the voice stopping to peek in a doorway when she reached the source.

OOC: Thank you for all the birthday wishies

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Monday, April 3, 2006 3:38 AM