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The Sereni-Tree and the Shopping Trip

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UPDATED: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 22:44
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Monday, April 10, 2006 7:46 AM

SERYN


Quote:

Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:
Are all pirates as tense as SR? He really needs to learn to relax. I think when we get back to the TREE, we should force him into the Choccuzzi until he mellows a bit. At least he seems to mean well.



"...That or force him to spend some quality time with Cozen, god knows he needs to get..." mumbles Seryn. *blinks* @Well! I didn't just say that, Yeah, he could do with some real relaxing time, don't think he's had any since we left The Drobie.Guys the best gorram quatermaster a ship could ever have, never had a single worry in that department. Backs you up in a fight as honourable a rogue as you could ever hope to be allied with. But he is terminally incapable of relaxing, even for a second, takes everything so damn seriously. Drives me mad... if I didn't need him around, and lets face it, love the b*****d to bits i'd have killed him years ago.

And Serenity I know you are more than capable of defending yourself, but i'm more interested in avoiding trouble, often that means running. I don't know about you but between bump, the shoes and the wings thats not something I want to have to make you do.

Hey! TRM! looking sexy, sit, have a drink.

Right"

Seryn opens up her menu again, turning to a page covered over with words that she doesn't have a hope in hell of pronouncing, and where spiciness ratings are indicated by little skulls rather than peppers,

"i'll go with that one, and that one to start, and then just like a tub full of lemon or mint sorbet to take away the burning.

*realises the others are watching her*

what?! adventure ordering! its fun, most of the time, though you do hear some funny stories... ...one had chest-bursters..."



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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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Monday, April 10, 2006 8:33 AM

JADEHAND


OOC:
Quote:

Originally posted by seryn:

what?! adventure ordering! its fun, most of the time, though you do hear some funny stories... ...one had chest-bursters..."

ROFL, "Guess he didn't like the cornbread either."
**************************************************

*JadeHand listens to the com traffic and shakes his head. Turns to the others on board the Ocean Cloud *
"So, any word from Quincy? Is she still out getting some some fun in?"
*Pulls out his pad and tries to add to his writing, ocassionally pausing and staring off in thought, closing his eyes and summoning images from the past. Often pausing and taking a pull from bottle of rum. With all these pauses, it's no wonder he hasn't finished the gorram story.*




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Monday, April 10, 2006 9:03 AM

CITIZEN


"Most of that inventory isn't for me and I'd be surprised to see any Alliance, that is any living Alliance, around here." Citizen said into his com-link. "As for the cargo, I think we can best discuss what it's for and how it should be, distributed, when we next meet in person. Oh and one last thing, I always thought the F in FNG stood for something other than Fresh..." He clicked the Com off and pushed through the resturant door.

"Now this is a bit more like it." He said.



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Monday, April 10, 2006 10:40 AM

SERYN


(OOC - Jadehand, the way I heard it, it was the Special.)

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Monday, April 10, 2006 10:58 AM

MCQ


OOC: I'm getting confused as to where everyone is so hopefully this isn't out of place, otherwise I can edit it later.

Still standing around in the hanger, McQ ponders where everyone is at and sees Jadehand return to Ocean Cloud. McQ decides to check with Jadehand to see if there's anything else he can do for him.

"Are you about to head to a different destination? If so, would you require my assistance? This planet is starting to bore me."

Jadehand seems a bit preoccupied, so McQ repeats to be sure he's heard.

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Monday, April 10, 2006 11:49 AM

NEEDY

The road to Hel is paved with good intentions


Quote:

Originally posted by thatweirdgirl:

'It's okay, I won't kill ya...it was my fault. My mind was else where and I forgot you're just like any other man. Sorry. I won't make that mistake again. Shall we see the water park before the jacuzzi?'

*she notices he's looking at her...*

'No one knows I have that. I'd appreciate it if you kept it under your hat.


"Under your hat, your clothes - it's all the same right?" Needy thinks to himself, a slight smile appearing on his face.
Quote:

I have a feeling it might freak out the Doc even more. You know, sometimes I think he's all hot and then he just gets cold...I can't make him out.'


He doesn't know what to say. "Is she telling me to get things off her chest, or is she normally this open?" He merely listens, believing that to be the best course of action - he can only say the wrong thing if he attempts to open his mouth.
Quote:

*twg shows him around the water park...the slide...the pool of that breathy stuff from abyss*


"This is... amazing" he says, taking in the sights. "I've never seen anything like it. Except maybe in movies."

"I thought these attractions only showed up in romantic films." She replies

"Uh... well. I may have watched a few of them in the past" he admits.

"Ah, it's all coming out now isn't it. Mr sensitive"

"I wouldn't say that but... well, I'll let you"

They both smile at each other

"But this place" he continues "it's like it's not even real, like something out of a dream."

"Yeah, she's a beaut. Why do you think so many stick around? There's no better ship in the entire 'verse. At least, not that I know of."

"You're right. Nobody would want to leave this place" He says before realising how ironic it may sound coming from him - his other counterpart did just that!
A moment of silence fills the air before TWG follows up on the comment with a question

Quote:

'I don't mean to be nosy...but well, I do. Do you really think it was amnesia?'


"Sorry?"

"Before... you mentioned suffering a bit of amnesia"
Quote:

'Well...maybe. It's just...


Needy hesitates before continuing. Should he really divulge his theory to her, or would that scare her away. She might think he was crazy if he told her that he suspected the person that came before wasn't him but a double. He decides to be as a vague as possible
Quote:

'...I don't remember ever being here. And for that matter, I don't remember not being where I had been.'


He wasn't sure how it would sit, until that is she continued
Quote:

'Well...there are a few folks here that have had 'evil twins' show up on occasion...but I wouldn't know about that as it happened during my lost time. Plus, with all the space folding, I wouldn't be surprised if maybe it was you from somewhere/time else. The Doctor might know about that sort of thing. You should talk to him.'


A sense of familiarity comes over him. Deja Vu. What she said made sense, but there was more to it. Something was triggered off in his mind - a memory, that in an instant was gone again. He struggled to uncover it, but it was no use. The harder he tried, the more he pushed it back to the dark recesses of his mind.
It would come back to him, he hoped, but he had been determined to put those mysteries at the back of his mind for now. He needed to relax and take his mind off of life right now. That was why he was taking this time out to tour the ship.

Needy nods his head in acknowledgement of what she said before redirecting the conversation:
Quote:

'So you're after the Doctor?'
'Heh, yeah. It's complicated. He's my son's father...or he will be someday. I know he eventually will like me, but I don't know when. Should I wait a month or five years? A girl can get mighty frustrated in five years...may start getting antsy.'

'If you ever need some help with the frustration...'

*she laughs* I'll keep that in mind. Course, my ex-husband...not the man I lived with during my lost time...is on our boat too. He's kinda protective of me...don't let him see you looking at me like you know what I look like.

'Your ex-husband?' wow. this girl's a one person soap opera!

*they finally come upon the jacuzzi and it's neighbor, the chococuzzi* 'Well, here we are. Everyone, make room for Needy.'


"Erm... Hi" he nervously greets the others. "Do I have to take my clothes off? I mean... it's chocolate right?"


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Monday, April 10, 2006 1:14 PM

SCORPIONREGENT


Quote:

Originally posted by WashsYoungerSexierBrother:
The FNG still was just starting to get to grips with who was where and was disappointed hed missed a fancy meal but decided to cut his losses and get to known SR.

"The names Washes sexier younger brother but everyone calls me Wisp" SR gives him a bemused frown "its a type of mythical creature it was my nickname way back when"

"anyway im the new guy ill tell you all my life story when were together so lets here yours?"

Wisp rootled around in his bag and removed an oaty bar and looked attentivley at SR





"In time we'll get drunk and I'll tell you some stories. As far as 'The Story' is concerned, it doesn't make sense to me so I'm sure you couldn't understand it. Funny you should ask about me, no one else seems to care where I came from. They call me Scorpion Regent. I have no proper job title aboard ship and I like it that way. Don't worry about dinner I know of a nice place on Garrison. I just need a hour or so to look over this new shuttle Jade threw together this morning."



OOS: Seryn I'm dissappointed you didn't notice that LMD and I were relaxing earlier.

Scorpion Regent

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Monday, April 10, 2006 2:02 PM

JADEHAND


Well McQ, if you have the time and the gadgets, you can scan the Cloud for potential problems. Everything seems ok, and SR is on his way back to check it over too, but 3 'all clear's is always better than 2. Once we're clear here we may skip over to the moon, and check out....I mean check on, the girls.


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Monday, April 10, 2006 3:21 PM

SCORPIONREGENT


Quote:

Originally posted by Jadehand:
Well McQ, if you have the time and the gadgets, you can scan the Cloud for potential problems. Everything seems ok, and SR is on his way back to check it over too, but 3 'all clear's is always better than 2. Once we're clear here we may skip over to the moon, and check out....I mean check on, the girls.


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There's only beauty and caring and truth beyond darkness." -Estonia(This Strange Engine) -Marillion







The Nelson drops in from a steep descent curve and touches down on Garrison outside the hangar holding the Cloud and all the industrial cargo purchases for the Tree. Wisp and LMD hop out and walk into the hangar. SR takes ten minutes to reverse his bypass work on the Nelson and then joins everyone else inside. He is drawn as if by magic to the Cloud and immediately starts to inspect it's workmanship, which he grudgingly asseses as first rate. Forty five minutes later he pronounces the ship space-worthy.



Scorpion Regent

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Monday, April 10, 2006 5:06 PM

JADEHAND


*JadeHand approaches SR any extends his hand*
" Thanks for giving her the once over for me. I appreciate your time and efforts. More Importantly, Thanks for putting the Nelson back to the way she was when she left the Tree. "

*The men shake hands then retire to the inside of Ocean Cloud for a few shots of rum and some conversation.*


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Monday, April 10, 2006 6:08 PM

MCQ


Quote:

Originally posted by Jadehand:
Well McQ, if you have the time and the gadgets, you can scan the Cloud for potential problems. Everything seems ok, and SR is on his way back to check it over too, but 3 'all clear's is always better than 2. Once we're clear here we may skip over to the moon, and check out....I mean check on, the girls.



McQ stands back and scans the ship with his infrared eye for glitches or problems, walking around the entire ship as he does so.

"Everything seems clear. You should be good to go." McQ turns to look out toward the market place for the others and still sees none of them. "Wonder what's holding them up."

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Monday, April 10, 2006 6:50 PM

THEREALME


On the moon of Commerce, in the International House of Food, TheRealMe pushes his empty plate away.

"Ah, that was delicious! Thank you, everyone, for the company."

TheRealMe stands, dusts off his suit, and adjusts his tie.

"I'm going off shopping, now. I have come up with a scheme that should get me excellent customer service, and perhaps even substantial discounts."

TheRealMe puts on a pair of blue gloves and heads out to begin his shopping.


TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Tuesday, April 11, 2006 1:10 AM

SERYN


Quote:

Originally posted by ScorpionRegent:
OOS: Seryn I'm dissappointed you didn't notice that LMD and I were relaxing earlier.



OOC - that wasn't relaxing, that was a temporary lack of action, SR doesn't know what true relaxation is, I doubt he's ever tried. But you may be getting there, few more rums, you'll get the hang of it )


Seryn sits back after finishing a large bowl of sorbet, her mouth feeling just about human again, imagining faint wisps of steam still rising from her ears

"well, that was bracing. I can see where the dragons get their fire-breathing abilities from.

So I take it a bit more shopping is on the agenda?

*pauses*

would you guys be any good at picking out baby clothes?"

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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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Tuesday, April 11, 2006 2:06 AM

CITIZEN


Quote:

Originally posted by seryn:
would you guys be any good at picking out baby clothes?"


"Do they come with laser sights?" Citizen asked.



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Tuesday, April 11, 2006 3:56 AM

BRIDE2


Deuce comes out of the Ocean Cloud holding some coveralls. "Hey, Noskills, Quincey wore this when she landed us. Do you think your cat can give it a snort and track her down? I'm getting a little worried about her, now. It usually doesn't take her this long to, uh, finish."

She looks at the recently landed Admiral Nelson. "Oh, are we all together again?"


Bride2

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Tuesday, April 11, 2006 4:12 AM

CALLMESERENITY


Baby clothes shopping? Let's go. I've got quite a list of things I want to get for my little one.

You know Seryn, you've timed this pregnancy rather well. I'll be getting out of all my maternity clothes just as you're ready for them. And my baby will outgrow things in time for your baby to wear them. You're more than welcome to any hand-me-downs.

But all babies must have new clothes, so let's go shopping!

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Tuesday, April 11, 2006 4:43 AM

THEREALME



For the confused:

In a hanger on the planet Garrison, we have the shuttles Ocean Cloud and Admiral Nelson and the people Jadehand, Deuce / Bride2, McQ the cyborg, N0skillz and his tiger Shadow, ScorpionRegent, and WashsYoungerSexierBrother. SR thinks that LightMeDark is also with him, but I could find no record of him leaving the company of the shopping women.

Missing somewhere on Garrison after having gone partying is Quincey / Bride5. It looks like Deuce is getting ready to go track her down.

On Commerce, shopping moon of Garrison, we have the shuttle Napoleon Bonaparte and the people Seryn, Serenity, Mai, Citizen, TheRealMe, and I think LightMeDark. TheRealMe is about to head off on his own with his robot, Sparky.

PsychicRiver is still somewhere/somewhen in spacetime talking to his future self.

About everyone else is on the Sereni-Tree, orbiting Garrison.


TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Tuesday, April 11, 2006 5:37 AM

SCORPIONREGENT


Quote:

Originally posted by seryn:
OOC - that wasn't relaxing, that was a temporary lack of action, SR doesn't know what true relaxation is, I doubt he's ever tried. But you may be getting there, few more rums, you'll get the hang of it )





OOC to Seryn- All things are relative Mil' Lady. There is a species of dolphin that only sleeps for ninety seconds at a time. Besides there are a lot of things about SR you don't know, but to reveal them now would spoil the surprises to come.


Meanwhile inside the cloud on Garrison:

"The rum is good and you have some fine points Jade, but there is a young man outside that has been hired on in exchange for room and board and I need to buy him a meal, so let's contimue this conversation at that restuarant five blocks west of here. My treat."

Scorpion Regent

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Tuesday, April 11, 2006 8:14 AM

JADEHAND


"Your treat? I'm in. I'll be with you in just a sec."

*JadeHand goes to the back of the shuttle and collects a miniture device, one of several he made while finishing parts for Ocean Cloud and attaches it to his belt. He ties a battery pack around his waist, connects the device, and slips on a longcoat to conceal it. He throws his bag of weapons and gear over his shoulder and secures the satchel and briefcase in a locker. Finally, he picks up a small remote control device, and joins the others.*

"Alright, seems we still have a missing Quincey. Duece, I wanna help you find her. But, no use searching on an empty stomach. Join us for a meal and we'll all go together. Chances are she's just enjoying the local 'amusements', but If there's trouble, It's better we face it together. If things get bad, stick close. Let's go."

*As they walk to the door of the hanger, Jadehand turns around, presses a button on the remote, and Ocean Cloud fades from view. They step out, pull in the Nelson and secure the hanger. *

"Hunger is God's way of saying...."Eat!".."


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Tuesday, April 11, 2006 8:50 AM

MCQ


Quote:

Originally posted by Jadehand:
"You're treat? I'm in. I'll be with you in just a sec."

*JadeHand goes to the back of the shuttle and collects a miniture device, one of several he made while finishing parts for Ocean Cloud and attaches it to his belt. He ties a battery pack around his waist, connects the device, and slips on a longcoat to conceal it. He throws his bag of weapons and gear over his shoulder and secures the satchel and briefcase in a locker. Finally, he picks up a small remote control device, and joins the others.*

"Alright, seems we still have a missing Quincey. Duece, I wanna help you find her. But, no use searching on an empty stomach. Join us for a meal and we'll all go together. Chances are she's just enjoying the local 'amusements', but If there's trouble, It's better we face it together. If things get bad, stick close. Let's go."

*As they walk to the door of the hanger, Jadehand turns around, presses a button on the remote, and Ocean Cloud fades from view. They step out, pull in the Nelson and secure the hanger. *

"Hunger is God's way of saying...."Eat!".."



McQ continues to stand guard outside the hanger in case others return from their shopping spree or other choices of 'entertainment'. People continue to wander by, giving him a look or two - not sure what to make of the robotic figure. McQ pays them no heed as he's getting used to those looks.

Within the crowd in the nearby marketplace McQ spots what seems to be two young Alliance soldiers. At least they're wearing Alliance soldier jackets and hats. Concerned about being caught and deactivated by the Alliance, McQ decides he better be sure. Using his robotic eye, he zooms in for a better look and realizes they aren't Alliance at all - just a couple of younger guys wearing jackets that look very similar to those worn by Alliance troops. McQ lets out a small sigh of relief and continues to guard the hanger.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2006 3:17 PM

SAFEAT2ND


“If you can’t find that ship,” the stranger barks. “I can’t get back what’s rightfully mine. An’ if I don’t get back what’s mine, you don’t get paid an’ I let my friends know where you are.”

“Keep yer pants on little man, we’ll find it. We always find what we’re looking for.” The co-pilot, Jennings says, putting his hands behind his head and leaning back. “Whaddya got Grunt?”

“A ship about the size we are looking for recently jumped from this area.” The navigator replies, without looking up from his computer station.

“How could you know that?” The stranger looks incredulously at the big navigator.

Grunt turns from his station and looks the stranger over. “Let me put this in words you’ll understand. When a ship “jumps” it bends or folds space, bringing the place it is, closer to the place it’s going. When the jump is complete, the space reverts to normal in the wake of the ship. How we find it is, look for what it leaves behind… residual “bent space”. This effect doesn’t last very long, so one has to be quick in finding it.”

“Here’s the tricky part...” Grunt motions the stranger closer. “While we can find where the ship left from, finding where its going is harder. The trail goes back to normal, or cold, faster than we can track it. So I need you to sit over there and be quiet while we work. Think you can do that little fella? Hunh? Do ya? That a good ugly little monkey.”

Bear and Jennings break into loud belly laughs.

The stranger face fades from a look of wonder to anger. He stands there for a moment his mouth opening and closing trying to come up with something to say. Giving up he turns and takes a seat.

“Bear, I’ve sent the heading to your station. I got a general direction, but we’ve gotta haul ass if we want to stay on this trail.”

“You sure it wasn’t an Alliance cruiser’s signature?” Bear asks, setting the ship up for the jump.

“Can’t be sure. The only traffic I had on the monitor was the Kilgore, the Tripoli and the Richard Wilkins. Those glittery bits you see to your left are all that’s left of the Tripoli, and the Kilgore is limping around the other side of Boros with the Richard Wilkins assisting, so unless another cruiser was in the area...”

“No other cruisers were in the area” The stranger sulks, interrupting Grunt.

All three men turn and look at the stranger causing him to cower back. “Trust me I know” he says absently caressing the large scar on his face. “Just get on with it.”

The Dagger adjusts its position as its engines build up power, then it’s gone.

Edit: to correct ship names.

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

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Tuesday, April 11, 2006 4:31 PM

MAI


Quote:

But all babies must have new clothes, so let's go shopping!


Whoa girls. You know I'm all for shopping, but don't be buying everything leave a few things for the baby shower!

*As Serenity and Seryn race off through the baby shops Mai goes off to send a wave to KOL*

TO:KellyofLuthien
RE: The Baby Shower To End All Baby Showers.

KOL: What do you think of going together on a blowout baby shower for the girls? If you can throw together a quick menu? I am going to pick up some decorations and gifts while were here, we can do more planning once were all back aboard the Sereni-TREE. Not sure how long Serenity has to go but I'd say the sooner we have it the better! Gotta go catch up with the mamas-to-be. See you soon.

Mai

*walks into the babystore and sees Serenity and Seryn oohing and awing at all the bity clothes*

While they are distracted, picks out two of everything, including high chairs, bassinets, changing tables, large supply of diapers, bottles, etc...

*pays the cashier, wrap that all up, please. oh and can you spare an employee or two to help me get it back to my shuttle? I seem to have lost my carrier of large and heavy packages somewhere along the way.




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Tuesday, April 11, 2006 4:48 PM

N0SKILLZ


Turning to Duece, N0S takes the article of clothing and shows it to his companion

"Think you can do it buddy?" And with that that cat bounds off in the pursuit of what can only be assumed to be Quincy.

"Well lets hope we find her!" As he and Duece head out to follow the feline.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 3:55 AM

JADEHAND


"Or.... We could find Quincey first then do dinner."
*Follows NoSkills and Deuce to track Quincey.*

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 9:06 AM

WASHSYOUNGERSEXIERBR

Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges


"I dont mind delaying dinner for a while a had an oaty bar last week and that'll keep me going" said Wisp with more than a sprinkle of sarcasm.

"Anyway i am eager to meet more of the group I mean so far ive heard of at least 2 pregnant women and i think three marriges also the invisible spaceship thing was way cool!"

Wisp felt like he was starting to settle in now and with the promise of Rum why shouldnt he? although he had accepted a job on a ship which so far he hadn't seen, it could be a piece of feuseu but he pushed that to the back of his mind and wandered on

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 9:17 AM

CALLMESERENITY


*finds a shopkeeper.*

Excuse me, do you carry anything for babies with wings? I'm not sure if I'm having a boy or girl, but it's better to be on the safe side, don't you think?

*The shopkeeper just stares at her for a moment, blinks a few times, and walks away.*


Heh. I guess not.

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, April 12, 2006 10:45 AM

CITIZEN


"Babies with wings." Citizen said thoughtfully. "Is there anywhere around here where I can buy an umbrella?"



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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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 11:33 AM

LIGHTMEDARK


*LightMeDark finds himself standing in a hangar, alone. He blinks slowly, eyes trying to adjust. He looks around, shrugs, and pulls out his flask.

Hmm, I seem to have lost any memory of what's happened recently...been on autopilot. So why not keep it going with some alcohol? Oh, maybe that'll get me to stop talking to myself, too...

/me wanders off

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http://www.xffx.net/blog <-inching towards daylight

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 1:01 PM

COZEN


Quote:

Originally posted by LightMeDark:
So why not keep it going with some alcohol?



*Wanders into the hangar, all dressed up in a black tux. Having missed the shopping shuttle, and kidnapless.*

So, elemdee, yeah. Um, any more where that came from?

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 1:16 PM

SERYN


Seryn nervously pick up a small bit of something marked 'newborn ' and decorated with what looks like a retarded duck in a straw bonnet. Incredulously she measures the tiny thing with her hands 'you can fit a human into this stuff?

she puts that down, and moves onto a range in plain white decorated all over with rabbit shapes "oh, topical..." stuffing several in her basket and adding other random bits that she is sure serve a purpose, even if she'll never work it out, she goes to join Serenity, and then thinks back to something Mai said.

"wait, you have to give your baby a shower? Isn't that dangerous? I mean how do you get them to keep their mouths closed so they don't swallow all the water? "
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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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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 1:24 PM

LIGHTMEDARK


Quote:

Originally posted by cozen:
So, elemdee, yeah. Um, any more where that came from?



/me searches around in his pockets, finding another flask. Elemdee tosses it to cozen and raises his flask.

Not sure what's in either flask...this should be interesting.

Cheers!

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 1:34 PM

CALLMESERENITY


Oh heavens! Seryn, do you know ANYTHING about babies?

Thankfully, we've got a few months to prepare you. I've got some lovely books back on the TREE you can borrow that will tell you everything you need to know about babies! (Soul, I can feel you rolling your eyes from here!)

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

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 2:01 PM

SERYN


"yes! they do have textbooks! Oh god what a relief. I knew there had to be instruction manuals somewhere!

So are they really hard to read? I haven't done much reading for a few years. Just maps and letters and the odd trashy paperback."

She picks up a fuzzy blue stripey blanket "oh, goodness this is soft! How do they get things this soft? You know, if they made uniforms out of this, I really think that the millitary would be substantially less cranky."

she ads the blanket, and something near it that squeks and plays music when she touches it. "Well, it'll drive me mad, so he'll probably love it. *turns to Serenity* so you don't know if its a boy or a girl? Have you thought of possible names yet?"





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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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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 3:12 PM

BRIDE2


Quote:

Originally posted by WashsYoungerSexierBrother:
"I dont mind delaying dinner for a while a had an oaty bar last week and that'll keep me going" said Wisp with more than a sprinkle of sarcasm.

"Anyway i am eager to meet more of the group I mean so far ive heard of at least 2 pregnant women and i think three marriges also the invisible spaceship thing was way cool!"

Wisp felt like he was starting to settle in now and with the promise of Rum why shouldnt he? although he had accepted a job on a ship which so far he hadn't seen, it could be a piece of feuseu but he pushed that to the back of his mind and wandered on


Deuce pauses during her headlong rush out of the hanger in order to check out WYSB. Deuce is a young woman, perhaps as old as 20, with red hair, freckles, and green eyes. Her compact, athletic form is dressed in gray-colored sweats. Her left hand holds a pair of sheathed katanas, and it has a golden band on the ring finger.

She smirks at him. “New guy, huh? Wisp is it? Heh. Fine. I’m called Deuce, or Bride2. We’re goin’ after Quincey, who is Bride5. She’s a crewmate of ours who went off partying. Maybe she got lost. Maybe she got lucky. Maybe something else. Noskills has this tiger, here, that can track her down just like a bloodhound.” She points with her weapons. “That’s Noskills there.” She swings the weapons about to smack Jadehand on the shoulder. “This is Jadehand. Looks like you met Scorpion Regent. That big guy who looks like a tin can is McQ. The confused guy with a drink in his hand is Elemdee. And that's Cozen. There's nobody like Cozen. Huh. Where did he come from? Okay, enough talk! Let’s go!”

As they are moving, she adds, “Yeah, like you said, it looks like a couple of our women got themselves knocked up. Buying wedding stuff, now. Baby stuff, too. Some of us came down here just for a shopping trip. But up on the SereniTree we got a bunch of people, maybe 40 or 50. People and other things, too. Robot, Yeti, Elf, Fairy. We take anybody!”

As the group continues following the tiger, they find themselves in some kind of Chinatown. Deuce seems puzzled. “Well, I guess this kinda makes sense, as Quincey comes from an Oriental family, but…”

“But what?” Jadehand asks.

“But she always avoided Chinatowns before. Everywhere she went. Never even ate Chinese food that I remember. She always said that she’s just not in touch with her ancestors, or something.”


Bride2

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 3:47 PM

COZEN


Quote:

Originally posted by LightMeDark:


Not sure what's in either flask...this should be interesting.

Cheers!




*His teeth melt, his tongue is aflame. He can trace each millimetre of fire as it descends to his gut. An eternal few seconds later, his belly seems to explode with an attendant feeling of raw nerves exposed to the epicentre of a blast furnace.*

*cough*

Oooooh. *splutter* Heh: smooth, friend! Goooood shit!

Let's *hic* talk out all we know about womenfolk!

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"............................"
(yep, figured as much)

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 4:24 PM

SAFEAT2ND


The Dagger slides out of hyperspace over Garrison.

The Dagger’s stingray design, flat black paint and shielded engines make it near invisible to most electronics and the naked eye.
Bear and Jennings guide the ship in along the regular shipping lane to further avoid standing out.

Inside the Dagger, the stranger, still green in the face, wipes his mouth with the back of his hand, the contents of his stomach littering the floor. All three men roll their eyes.

“You’re paying extra for that.” Grunt says throwing rags at the stranger.

“There it is!!” The stranger jumps up excitedly pointing out the front window. “Shoot It!! Why aren’t you shooting it… or stopping or scanning for her… I mean…scanning to see who’s on board??”

“I told you once to sit and be quiet. Do I have to get Bear to tell you again?” Grunt hisses at the stranger. The stranger looks at Bear and then sits down.

The Dagger neither slows nor alters course as it glides along the shipping lanes past the Sereni-Tree just as the Admiral Nelson launches and the Tree banks for a more discrete orbit.

Bear turns and glares as the stranger opens his mouth to speak. “No, we’re not going to follow it” Bear says before the stranger can utter a word “And we are NOT going to follow that shuttle either. You hired us to do this, so shut up and let us do our job.”

The Dagger continues on to the planets surface.


Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 6:19 PM

THEREALME


After hours of shopping on Commerce, TheRealMe and Sparky return to the Napoleon Bonaparte. Sparky’s servo motors are groaning under the massive weight of huge bags filled with enough DVDs to replace the impressive collection lost during the Boros Incident. They unload all of this into the cargo area of the Napoleon, and TheRealMe places a brand-new 8-ball on top of that pile. They go back out to find some furniture, next.


TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 6:36 PM

THEREALME


Hidden somewhere on Garrison:

“Mei-ling! Mei-ling Kuin! Awaken! Attend me!”

Quincey slowly regained consciousness. She opened her eyes. The pain in her wrists was intolerable. How many hours had she been dangling from those manacles set in the dungeon wall? Too long! She could no longer feel her fingers. Slowly, painfully, she twisted her head to gaze up at her captor. “I won’t marry him,” she informed him earnestly. “I WON’T!”

A great smile spread across the man’s Asian features. “But Mei-ling, you already HAVE married our leader’s eldest son, Lu Chin. The agreement has been made. He has been sent for, to come to claim you. You are to be taken away.”

“But I never picked that gorram thug for my husband!”

The Asian man stood there impassively. “Mei-ling, it is your exaulted father’s desire that you marry as a provision of the Great Pact. Your father chose Lu Chin over all other candidates.”

“Then my dad can marry the jerk! And my name is ‘Quincey’!”

The man shook his head sadly. “Such insolence!” He came closer, getting in Quincey’s face. “You should feel honored, but you continue to profane the occasion. You have been away too long, Mei-ling. You have forgotten much.”

“Didn’t forget enough!” With some effort, Quincey got her feet under her, and glared back defiantly as she stood. Her hands were on fire as she worked her fingers to get the blood flowing again. “I never should have come back to THIS gorram place! Never!”

“You should rejoice, my dear. Soon, you will be home!”


Quincey, Bride5

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 6:52 PM

THEREALME

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 10:44 PM

SERYN


oh, cliffhanger! yey!

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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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