The Sereni-Tree: How to Steer In Hyperspace, and Other Observations

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JAKE7

Monday, April 4, 2011 3:50 PM

**As jake7, Mai, and Soul head down the hallway toward DinoLand, jake7 can't help but think there something familiar about this...**

Suddenly, I feel like Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, all we need is a dog, a yellow brick road, and one more person to make the scenario complete!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

SOULOFSERENITY

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 2:53 AM

"Wait...so who does that make me? And who is Mai, for that matter?"

Soul ponders it for a moment.

"I guess I could be the Tin Man. No clue where my wife or daughter are, much less all my friends, so the lack of a heart would probably work better than no brains or courage--"

At that moment, Mai leans forward and blows gently on the back of Soul's neck, causing him to yelp and jump, spinning around while clawing at the back of his neck. "Get it off! Get it off!!!"

In between laughs, Jake7 manages to proclaim Soul to be, "Cowardly Lion!!!"

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MAI

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 2:55 PM

Well we do have flying monkeys!

Also, clearly I would be Glenda! (apart from the pink sparkles, she is made of awesome just like me!)

THEDARKWOLF

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 6:56 AM

Suddenly, the halls fill with mist, and an eerie grinding of stone on stone echos across the room.

An obsidian sarcophagus opens, the heavy lid landing on the floor with a crash as it shatters to pieces.

From the depths of the now exumed "grave" a red eye glows dimly.

"I gotta stop waking up in these eerie ass places..." the figure mutters to itself before sitting up and cracking his neck in a few dozen places. Vaulting nimbly from the stone, the figure reaches back and draws forth a battered black duffel bag before settling his leather trench coat about his shoulders. Jake Wolfe has returned, looking years older, slightly wiser, and more demonic as his eyes have changed to a faintly glowing blood red, and his hair to a jet black.

He looks up, squinting through the mist at the figures discussing the Earth-That-Still-Is movie/book/play...thing that is The Wizard of Oz.

"....Mai?!"

MAI

Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:42 AM

Hello!?

Who are you? And what were you doing in there?

MAI

Monday, April 11, 2011 6:52 AM

Hey Jake, Soul... did one of you order a dead guy?

JAKE7

Monday, April 11, 2011 1:36 PM

**At Mai's question, jake7 is shaken out of her confused state, brought on by stumbling across this stranger in the hallway who appeared out of nowhere in an odd, rock sort of thing**

Um...no...Soul?

**she looks at him and finds him staring confusedly at this stranger in their midst as well. She nudges him**

Soul??

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

STILLEBONEZER

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 7:47 PM

Suddenly, A wild pool table appears! From under it crawls your beloved ex-captain, and commodore-for-life, Ebo!

She is still a girl but forgot her password years ago.

Hows' it going, kids!?

JAKE7

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 7:51 PM

**jake7 sees their old captain crawl out from under the pool table and shrieks**

EBO!!!!!!!!!!

**she runs over and gives her a bone crushing hug**

It's been too long! How are you? Where have you been?

**the questions just come rushing out and jake7 stops to take in a calming breath**

It is seriously good to see you again!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 1:41 AM

*attack hugs Ebo! holy rocking chair, batman! where have you been? also, did you bring a dead guy with you?

MAI

Friday, April 22, 2011 4:40 AM

and everyone disappeared again!

KAREL

Friday, April 22, 2011 4:56 AM

[OOC, as per usual] EBO!!!

"Whatever is wrong with you is so right for me." -- Marillion.

JAKE7

Friday, April 22, 2011 9:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mai:
and everyone disappeared again!

Whadda ya mean, disappeared? I've been standing here the whole time!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Friday, April 22, 2011 9:49 PM

Sorry, it got so quiet I didn't see ya there...
So what were we doing?

Easter Egg Hunt????!!!!!!

WHOOOOOOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!

JAKE7

Friday, April 22, 2011 10:08 PM

We were on our way to check on the dinosaur and yeti. It's possible we might find some "eggs" there...

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

SOULOFSERENITY

Saturday, April 23, 2011 4:35 PM

"EBO!!!!!"

Soul grabs her up in a hug.

"See, I knew leaving that bottle of root beer under the pool table was a good idea!"

He turns to Jake7 and Mai.

"No, I didn't order anyone, at least not that I remember, and I'm all for an easter egg hunt! Just avoid the dinosoar eggs. They do NOT take kindly to someone taking their eggs. TRUST ME on this..."

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SIMONWHO

Saturday, April 23, 2011 8:26 PM

Oh hello all, just been knocking up an omelette, was wondering if anyone else fancied one?

What?

MAI

Sunday, April 24, 2011 10:41 PM

Plus, hiding dinosaur eggs becomes problematic.

No one has any idea about the zombie guy in a coffin? Guess we will just add him to the collection.

Hi SimonWho! You're doing what to an omelette? Never mind I don't want to know...

JAKE7

Monday, April 25, 2011 1:46 PM

SIMON! So good to see you! So, where have YOU been hiding?!?

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

SIMONWHO

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 10:18 AM

Well, people have managed to avoid getting themselves shot, stabbed, burned or otherwise maimed so I've been relaxing in the medical bay. My card throwing skills are now at their peak.

*pulls card out of deck and aims it at a candle on the table*

Watch!

*misses by a foot*

Damn it.

JAKE7

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 1:51 PM

**jake7 watches SimonWho miss his card shot and chuckles**

I could swear we checked the medical bay and there was no one there! Mai and I have had to do full ship searches TWICE and found no one.

**she stops to think for a moment**

Well, that's not entirely true. We did find some crew in a bucket one time...

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

SIMONWHO

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 2:44 PM

That's odd, I could swear that...

*notices calendar on the wall*

Ah. My mistake.

JAKE7

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 2:49 PM

Well, no matter! We're just happy to have you back!!

Want to join us on our foray to check on the dinos and yeti?

We're hoping that maybe somehow the rest of the missing crew might be hiding out in there...

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Thursday, April 28, 2011 4:37 AM

the small group of leftover crew enters the dino's habitat...

"hello! anyone here?"

MAI

Saturday, May 7, 2011 4:41 PM

*Getting no answer and finding her companions suddenly very quiet again... Mai decides to make her own fun!

Come on Fred, let's go for a ride!

*attempts to put on the dinosaur saddle... fails.

Ok, well I guess I'll just hold on and hope for the best....

If you guys need me I will be wherever Frederick here takes me! See ya!

JAKE7

Sunday, May 8, 2011 2:27 AM

**jake7 panics and tries to stop Mai**

Mai! You know what being impetuous gets you! Get off that dinosaur RIGHT NOW! We just got some of the crew back, if you take off to parts unknown we may not be able to find you!

**she watches in further consternation as Mai grabs on to Fred after being unable to get onto his back. As Fred makes a surprising fast exit, she calls after Mai**

Remember where you ended up last time!

**Mai just whoops and hangs on for dear life as Fred gallops away. Jake7 turns to SimonWho, Soul, and Ebo and sighs**

Well, shall we try to track her? Has anyone successfully mapped DinoLand to know where the boundaries are?

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Sunday, May 8, 2011 7:16 AM

*yells back on the com

"aeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyy wooooooooooohooooooooooo!

Whoa there Frederick let's take it down to a trot.

Sorry, Jake but you know me, I need adventure! Plus we are all safe and sound at home now. It's not like I can get lost on the ship!"

JAKE7

Monday, May 9, 2011 1:48 PM

**jake7 chuckles and then responds**

Mai, three times now, crew have simply disappeared from the ship! What makes you think you won't be next?

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Monday, May 9, 2011 3:17 PM

*the com crackles with static as Mai and Fred make there way through a seemingly endless jungle like habitat.

"Sorry, I didn't get that last bit, could you repeat?"

The come crackles again, and then is silent.

Suddenly Fred comes to an abrupt halt,flinging Mai over his head and hard onto the path below.

"Owwww... hmmm maybe I should have listened to Jake this time"

She dusts herself off and stands up, noticing a strange bit of something glittering in between a large clump of bushes and trees.

"Oooh look something shiny."

As she reaches out to touch the object, the leaves and twigs part like a curtain revealing a small ship about the size of a VW Bug.

"Whoa. Where did this come from? Fred you know your way around here better than me. Go back and get the others... they have to see this! Hurry!"

*Fred stares at her for a moment, but then turns around and lumbers off back down the path.

MAI

Friday, May 27, 2011 12:02 AM

OOC:

Tag!!!!!!! You're it! (whoever reads this first!)

MAI

Thursday, July 28, 2011 12:47 AM

Really? Not one taker for a game of tag?

JAKE7

Thursday, July 28, 2011 4:18 PM

**OOC: I'd been playing "tag" too much in the previous months. I figured I'd give someone else a chance to tag first. How you doin' Mai?**

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Sunday, July 31, 2011 4:30 AM

It's going fantastic... just can't quite make myself give up on the Sereni-tree!!!! How are you?

JAKE7

Sunday, July 31, 2011 2:58 PM

**OOC: I'm doing OK. I don't want to give up on the 'TREE either, but it's hard when no one else is around for more than one or two posts at a time.

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

SOULOFSERENITY

Sunday, July 31, 2011 6:34 PM

OOC: I am shame faced. I really wish we could get a nice crowd back in here to keep things going!

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JAKE7

Sunday, July 31, 2011 6:42 PM

**OOC: I miss the whole gang. Once the Special Branch opened up, they all migrated there, it seemed. Not sure who's even left any more.

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 6:14 AM

Maybe we should invade and kidnap back our people! (kidnap them nicely.)

JAKE7

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 1:24 PM

**OOC: Hmmm,it's a thought and not unheard of in our illustrious past... Though, how many of the old crew are even active here anymore?

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

SOULOFSERENITY

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 3:42 PM

OOC: Well, even the Special Branch has slowed down quite a bit. I do remain curious as to where TRM has been hiding, though...

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JAKE7

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 3:48 PM

**OOC: TRM was back once or twice, like when Rat made an appearance earlier in this thread, but it's been quite some time since I've seen him here!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Thursday, August 18, 2011 10:23 AM

TRM!Quest time?

SIMONWHO

Thursday, August 18, 2011 3:17 PM

Old crew members never die. Well, they do but then they regenerate and come back even cooler.

JAKE7

Thursday, August 18, 2011 4:19 PM

I like the sound of that SimonWho! And Hey! Good to see you! Where did you come from? I swear there is some sort of odd dimension warp or something on this ship. People have been disappearing and reappearing with no warning!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

SOULOFSERENITY

Thursday, August 18, 2011 4:44 PM

*POOF*

Appears without warning, runs in circles around Jake7, and vanishes.

*POOF*

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JAKE7

Thursday, August 18, 2011 4:50 PM

**amused by Soul's little trick,she points to the spot where Soul was last seen before disappearing**

See? Just like that!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Friday, August 26, 2011 1:58 AM

*poof*

*Appears on the ceiling*

"Oh great, now I can't get down."

JAKE7

Friday, August 26, 2011 5:10 PM

Mai! Get down from there!

**jake7 pauses a second**

And, hey! How did you do that when *I* can't?!?!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Sunday, November 27, 2011 3:38 AM

*has been stuck on the ceiling for two months!

Hey Jake! *waves upside down*
Would you mind getting a ladder?

JAKE7

Sunday, November 27, 2011 5:57 PM

How haven't you passed out from all that blood rushing to your head??

**jake7 goes to the supply closet and miraculously finds a ladder. She brings it over to where Mai is hanging**

Think you can get down on your own, or do I need to come up there?

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Sunday, November 27, 2011 10:36 PM

Hmmm I might need a bit of help with the velcro. Maybe just get a trampoline instead of ladder so I don't fall to my death. Again.

JAKE7

Sunday, November 27, 2011 10:38 PM

I don't think there's a trampoline around...but, I can pull the couch cushions over here and build up a nice landing pad for you...

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:24 AM

There use to be a trampoline near the swimming pool. Oh well... cushions will do!

The velcro is starting to giv.....

*CRASH!
*BAM!
*BOOM!
*POW!

ow...
Holy Rocking Chair, Batman.
(seriously I think I might have squished the rocking chair as well as the cushions... and perhaps a few bones)

JAKE7

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 2:46 PM

Don't move! I'll be right back

**jake7 runs to the infirmary and grabs a scanner, then runs back to Mai**

Um, I hope I'm using this thing right!

**she turns on the scanner and passes it over Mai's stunned form. A series of images flash on its screen and a few beeps emit from the device.**

Good news! No broken bones - there may be some bruising and sore muscles, though...

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:28 AM

That is GREAT news! *jumps up and hugs Jake tightly

Ow.

Well that was fun. Now what?

MAI

Friday, December 2, 2011 3:27 PM

Time to decorate!

*throws tinsel over everything and everyone.

JAKE7

Friday, December 2, 2011 6:26 PM

**jake7 pushes a button and the giant silver tinsel-y thing made so long ago by Jadehand (I think) lowers down from a hatch in the ceiling**

There, that's better.

But, we need lights! Think we have any anywhere, Mai?

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

SOULOFSERENITY

Friday, December 2, 2011 11:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by jake7:
But, we need lights! Think we have any anywhere, Mai?

Soul walks through the wall carrying a huge bundle of Christmas lights and plugs one end in, lighting them up.

"So...do I just throw 'em up and watch where they land, or is there some sort of plan here?"

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MAI

Saturday, December 3, 2011 6:14 AM

Decorate how you'd like. I'm going to start stirring up the egg nog!

JAKE7

Saturday, December 3, 2011 6:50 PM

I agree with Mai. Put 'em where you want. It should still look good!

It's going to look so festive in here!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:05 PM

Nog is mixin'
Presents is wrappin'
Cookies bakin'
Reindeer antlers wearin'

Have I missed anything?

JAKE7

Saturday, December 3, 2011 10:18 PM

Our friends re-appearin'?

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Sunday, December 4, 2011 11:05 AM

Right, of course!

*cue the Sereni-Tree reunion!!!!!!!!!!!!

SIMONWHO

Monday, December 5, 2011 10:46 AM

Well, I brought scones.

JAKE7

Monday, December 5, 2011 5:02 PM

Mmm...Scones!

Who else is hiding on board that we haven't seen in a while?

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Monday, December 12, 2011 3:07 AM

I know what will get them to come out and play.

"Attention People Of The TREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Now showing Firefly seasons 2-13 in the common room!"

JAKE7

Monday, December 12, 2011 2:05 PM

I hope it works!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

SOULOFSERENITY

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 1:26 AM

Soul sits impatiently in the front row, munching on popcorn.

"You know, if they don't show up soon, I'm hitting play."

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JAKE7

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 2:33 AM

If nothing else, WE'RE here!! It would be nice to see the rest of the crew again.

Where in the sphincter of hell are they hiding?!?

Maybe terrifying space monkeys are holding them hostage?

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Friday, December 16, 2011 1:04 AM

Oh well their loss! More popcorn for us! Showtime!

JAKE7

Friday, December 16, 2011 2:29 AM

Yes! Hit Play, if you would, Soul!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Saturday, December 17, 2011 9:16 PM

Wow I love season 2! Thank goodness for that magical bring back people from the dead potion!

JAKE7

Saturday, December 17, 2011 9:46 PM

The only problem with that potion is it can also bring back the bad guys...

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:01 PM

True, but that just makes the plot more interesting!

MAI

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 12:09 AM

Ok so we have eaten all the popcorn.
We have watched every episode of Firefly. Twice hundered times! I'm bored!

Obviously, the rest of the crew have been kidnapped or ran away (though why they would ever want to leave is beyond me?!!!!) I say we go on a QUEST to find them all! Who knows maybe we could even manage to get them all back in time for Fat Guy Eve!!!!

*Runs down the corridor, jumps in a shuttle and starts the engine.

SOULOFSERENITY

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 7:42 PM

Soul sighs and shakes his head.

"See, Mai getting in a shuttle is never a good thing."

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MAI

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 11:44 PM

I heard that! How I am ever going to learn to fly one of these things if I don't practice? Are you coming or staying?

SOULOFSERENITY

Thursday, December 22, 2011 2:35 PM

"I have a feeling I'm going to regret this."

Soul shakes his head and climbs into the shuttle behind Mai.

"Somebody has to keep you out of trouble."

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JAKE7

Thursday, December 22, 2011 3:18 PM

**jake 7 watches Mai and Soul disappear into a shuttle.*

Hey! Wait! I don't know how to fly the 'Tree!!!

If you leave, I'm here by myself!

**but it was too late, the hatch closed and they blasted off. She stands in place, dumbfounded that she's been left all alone on the ship. She wanders over to the couch and sits down, still staring at the hatch where the shuttle previously sat.**

sigh

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Thursday, December 22, 2011 4:54 PM

*On Comm

"Oooh Jake! It's ok! We have a teleport/magic black hole thingy we could zap you into the shuttle and you can come questing too! I mean it can't be that hard to figure out can it?"

"Eeny Meeny Miny MOE which pretty button will make Jake appear? This one looks shiney!"

*hovers fingers above the all the glittering console buttons.....

JAKE7

Thursday, December 22, 2011 5:20 PM

WAIT! Someone needs to guard the ship! I'll do it!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Friday, December 23, 2011 12:21 PM

Or you could let Sparky do it? Adventures in Sitting or Mai Quest? Come on now not much of a choice is it?!!!! Unless of course your staying behind involves some sort Weekendmas treat making?

JAKE7

Saturday, December 24, 2011 4:49 AM

Last time all the crew disappeared, so did Sparky. I just don't want the ship left unmanned...

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 3:49 PM

Ok, well we will see you if we get back...erm uh I mean WHEN we get back!

JAKE7

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 7:45 PM

Be safe!! Soul, keep your eye on her! You know how she likes to press buttons!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Thursday, December 29, 2011 8:18 PM

"Jake, I really resemble that remark!"

Happy flying to us! Here we go........

JAKE7

Thursday, December 29, 2011 8:19 PM

**jake7 watches as the shuttle prepares to launch**
I wish we had that big red button...

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

SOULOFSERENITY

Monday, January 2, 2012 4:19 AM

"Okay, so where to? Got any leads on anyone?"

Soul glances down at his watch.

"Oh! Happy new year! Now don't get us lost!"

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MAI

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 7:12 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*confetti explodes from the console

It's not getting lost it's taking the scenic route. I really have no idea where to begin searching for people. Not even sure who to start with....

MAI

Friday, January 13, 2012 9:51 PM

*OOC*
Don't tell me the Tree thread is being abandoned again! Not that I can say much.... been a bit busy. Moving, No internets for about 10 days and oh yeah that whole little matter of getting married!

JAKE7

Saturday, January 14, 2012 2:47 PM

**OOC: You got married?!? Congratulations!!! With you and soul purposely leaving the 'TREE, the story is dependent upon you guys. I've long since run out of ideas**

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

MAI

Saturday, January 14, 2012 8:25 PM

good point!

*After many days of a not so successful hunt for lost tree members the shuttle begins its journey back to the tree.

SOULOFSERENITY

Monday, October 25, 2021 7:28 PM

Just for the hell of it!!

http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.aspx?bid=11&tid=64635

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