005: In the Presence of True Power

[Tiglath]

He turns to Aster "What about you love? I'm clearly too 'ung up on ways you should treat a Lady!" His eyes flash with a glint of mischief as he adds "The nuns in me foundlin' 'ome were very big on it".

"While I'm nowhere near that exuberant, I think I fall on her side of the divide. I think it's exciting. Now we are more alike than ever. Isn't that a good thing in a couple?"

He touches her cheek and looks at her for a long moment then smiles "I was just admirin' the view". Responding to her last he says "We now share the same "uplifted" frame of reference which can't be a bad thing". He then mischievously adds "But, gettin' too alike might be disappointin'... It might just be me fevered puerile mind runnin' riot but I'm pretty sure there's a fair few bits of you that I really admire for their difference to bits of me. Actually I've got a list. I might 'ave to check they're all still there when you're recovered. Talkin' o' which I'll explain some of the "uplift", the "dreams" and other choices you can make within the process".

He'll share the same info with Ciencia while she and Aster are sat in the common area.

[Tiglath]

Walt on Link (when back on the ship and Aster and Ciencia are puking their guts out-
”Guild Members: anybody think the Princess’ reaction to the uplift was odd? We don’t even really know what it means. Therefore, I think most of us are in the caution mode at the moment. Her exuberance has the hair on the back of my neck lit up. There’s something else at play here, and I don’t know what it is.”

Garvin appears "fresher fresh" and drinking a post mission light ale. He offers "I suppose it takes everyone differently. You all know I'm 'ardly an Ancients groupie but maybe the Princess is. If you're already heiress to an Empire what do you dream about? As for the snoggin'..." he grins amiably "... well she's not made of wood is she?" He lobs a bottle of cologne Walt's way " 'ere you go Walt. It's me secret weapon. Girls love the great smell of Brut - you can splash it on all over! I'm not lettin' you 'ave me Hai Karate mind - you 'ave to use it carefully".

The princess and Aster are in the common area, though they are off to the side talking at one of the other tables and paying you no mind. Just a heads up.

(OOC: Suggest then that the entire above exchange therefore occurs a day later when Aster and Ciencia really are "puking/recovering").

[Thumper]

(OOC: Suggest then that the entire above exchange therefore occurs a day later when Aster and Ciencia really are "puking/recovering").

Its my understanding that neural links can connect with selected other neural links. Should be possible to have a closed session with a target audience only…unless the link is hacked. Terry?

If so, Walt would want the conversation now. The mundane discussion with Frederick too…elsewhere on the ship.

Terry: can our Metz Neural Links communicate next with Frederick/Teressa? Just curious for later?

Walt to Frederick:
”I can accept that. It makes more sense given her context. I may have help bring out the child in her with the stunts on the bike. Don’t think for a second those tricks are going to stop. With or without her onboard. We all gotta live, right?

Just do you know, I closed the teleportals. Roscoe can monitor the ship’s interior just in case something from the other side of the teleportal opens it, he’ll know. But I have set redundancy in the form of spy bots who can provide independent warning. There are also spy bots on the other side to record any activity in the space station manufactory that will transmit that data to Roscoe everytime this trkepirtal opens.

Guild, we have limited time for exploration of the pocket universe. We have 6 hours. I’m hacking my watch to be back in 5, ‘cause I’m going back to Tech World to try to map and catalogue that compound, lab, etc. I want to speak with that statue some more too. I’ll go alone, but would enjoy company.”

He straps a Solar Beam Rifle sheath to the rear of the grav bike in addition to carrying his previous gear and heads out.

[terrymixon]

Garvin appears "fresher fresh" and drinking a post mission light ale. He offers "I suppose it takes everyone differently. You all know I'm 'ardly an Ancients groupie but maybe the Princess is. If you're already heiress to an Empire what do you dream about? As for the snoggin'..." he grins amiably "... well she's not made of wood is she?" He lobs a bottle of cologne Walt's way " 'ere you go Walt. It's me secret weapon. Girls love the great smell of Brut - you can splash it on all over! I'm not lettin' you 'ave me Hai Karate mind - you 'ave to use it carefully".

The princess and Aster are in the common area, though they are off to the side talking at one of the other tables and paying you no mind. Just a heads up.

(OOC: Suggest then that the entire above exchange therefore occurs a day later when Aster and Ciencia really are "puking/recovering").

So noted.

[terrymixon]

He turns to Aster "What about you love? I'm clearly too 'ung up on ways you should treat a Lady!" His eyes flash with a glint of mischief as he adds "The nuns in me foundlin' 'ome were very big on it".

"While I'm nowhere near that exuberant, I think I fall on her side of the divide. I think it's exciting. Now we are more alike than ever. Isn't that a good thing in a couple?"

He touches her cheek and looks at her for a long moment then smiles "I was just admirin' the view". Responding to her last he says "We now share the same "uplifted" frame of reference which can't be a bad thing". He then mischievously adds "But, gettin' too alike might be disappointin'... It might just be me fevered puerile mind runnin' riot but I'm pretty sure there's a fair few bits of you that I really admire for their difference to bits of me. Actually I've got a list. I might 'ave to check they're all still there when you're recovered. Talkin' o' which I'll explain some of the "uplift", the "dreams" and other choices you can make within the process".

"Let me know how the tally of my bits works out, but leave the tallying of Princess Ciencia to someone else, Tiger. Now, tell me about these dreams."

He'll share the same info with Ciencia while she and Aster are sat in the common area.

So noted.

[terrymixon]

(OOC: Suggest then that the entire above exchange therefore occurs a day later when Aster and Ciencia really are "puking/recovering").

Its my understanding that neural links can connect with selected other neural links. Should be possible to have a closed session with a target audience only…unless the link is hacked. Terry?

Correct. You can talk to any subgroup you choose.

If so, Walt would want the conversation now. The mundane discussion with Frederick too…elsewhere on the ship.

Terry: can our Metz Neural Links communicate next with Frederick/Teressa? Just curious for later?

That's between you and Garvin.

Yes. Think of them as cell phones. You can call whoever you like, so long as you know the number.

Walt to Frederick:
”I can accept that. It makes more sense given her context. I may have help bring out the child in her with the stunts on the bike. Don’t think for a second those tricks are going to stop. With or without her onboard. We all gotta live, right?

Just do you know, I closed the teleportals. Roscoe can monitor the ship’s interior just in case something from the other side of the teleportal opens it, he’ll know. But I have set redundancy in the form of spy bots who can provide independent warning. There are also spy bots on the other side to record any activity in the space station manufactory that will transmit that data to Roscoe everytime this trkepirtal opens.

"If I think you're overstepping, I'll say so," Fredrick said. "Ancient or not--both of you--she is my charge so if I put my foot down, I expect you to respect my decision."

Guild, we have limited time for exploration of the pocket universe. We have 6 hours. I’m hacking my watch to be back in 5, ‘cause I’m going back to Tech World to try to map and catalogue that compound, lab, etc. I want to speak with that statue some more too. I’ll go alone, but would enjoy company.”[/dialog]

He straps a Solar Beam Rifle sheath to the rear of the grav bike in addition to carrying his previous gear and heads out.

Who is staying and who is going?

Walt: Going to Tech World
Metz: Going to Tech World
Roscoe: Going to Farm World
Bilis: Going to Tech World
Aster: Staying on Lost & Found
Ciencia: Staying on Lost & Found
Fredrick: Staying on Lost & Found
Terresa: Staying on Lost & Found
William: Going to Tech World
Jaelah: Going to Farm World
Garvin: Going to Tech World
Arkar: Going to Tech World
Spicoli: Staying on Lost & Found Unless I hear differently

[Thumper]

"If I think you're overstepping, I'll say so," Fredrick said. "Ancient or not--both of you--she is my charge so if I put my foot down, I expect you to respect my decision."

”Deal…I will try to not make your job any harder. Appreciate the insight and context you can provide.”

[joertexas]

Walt-
Turning to face Aster and Ciencia, and loud enough for Frederick and Teressa to hear: ”Did you hear that? Soon your physical body is going to have a reaction to all this. It ain’t going to be pleasant. You’ll come out the back of this stronger. In fact, you’re now Ancients humans yourselves…same as Ancient uplifted Terrans. We’re not sure where this ends up, but, ah, welcome to the club.

Would you rather recover here in this facility or shall we take you back to the Lost & Found? William, Arkwr, Jaelah, Spicoli, what are your thoughts?”

"The ship," Roscoe said immediately. "They will be in poor shape before much longer and we shouldn't tarry. The nausea and hearing/vision issues will begin soon, and they should be in their staterooms so we can care for them."

"None of you want to hear my thoughts right about now," Jaelah shoots back. "When the Emperor finds out what we allowed to happen with his daughter, not even she will be able to keep us out of an Imperial prison for the rest of our unimaginably long lives."

[joertexas]

Who is staying and who is going?

Jaelah picks a relatively quiet moment to approach Roscoe. "Have you ever been on a picnic?"

[terrymixon]

Who is staying and who is going?

Jaelah picks a relatively quiet moment to approach Roscoe. "Have you ever been on a picnic?"

"I have not. Would you like me to prepare a meal for us and we can go?"

[joertexas]

"I have not. Would you like me to prepare a meal for us and we can go?"

"That would be great." Jaelah picks the nicest spot she can remember in her new demesne for their outing. She also takes her pistols, just in case.

[Tiglath]

"Let me know how the tally of my bits works out, but leave the tallying of Princess Ciencia to someone else, Tiger. Now, tell me about these dreams."

Garvin grins "Righto, you say "tally" but it's not really like accountin' - much more of an art than a science. It's very much 'ands on an' you'll be actively involved". He then raises his hands defensively "I can't go tallyin' two members of the nobility at once - I'd get thrown out of the Tallywhackers Union! Anyway, I've already taken steps - I've given Walt me Brut!" He becomes mock conspiratorial "No tellin' now. Princess Ciencia's lovely sure enough but she reminds me of a pair of brogues I once 'ad - she's got a slightly annoyin' squeak".

He relates all he can recall about the uplift experience and dreams (sending mental images direct where helpful).

" 'Old up! Looks like there's more reckless endangerment afoot!" He takes his leave of Aster ensuring she and Ciencia are under Roscoe's care. Spotting Metz kitting up he says "Oh no you don't! You're not going through a portal unescorted - or ruddy unsupervised!" He grins at Metz then winks and adds playfully "You're turnin' yer pockets out when we get back an' all!"

He will load Drive (grav/flyer???) to fill his "spare" four bandwidth skill slot and then join the expedition as Metz's "minder".

[terrymixon]

Walt-
Turning to face Aster and Ciencia, and loud enough for Frederick and Teressa to hear: ”Did you hear that? Soon your physical body is going to have a reaction to all this. It ain’t going to be pleasant. You’ll come out the back of this stronger. In fact, you’re now Ancients humans yourselves…same as Ancient uplifted Terrans. We’re not sure where this ends up, but, ah, welcome to the club.

Would you rather recover here in this facility or shall we take you back to the Lost & Found? William, Arkwr, Jaelah, Spicoli, what are your thoughts?”

"The ship," Roscoe said immediately. "They will be in poor shape before much longer and we shouldn't tarry. The nausea and hearing/vision issues will begin soon, and they should be in their staterooms so we can care for them."

"None of you want to hear my thoughts right about now," Jaelah shoots back. "When the Emperor finds out what we allowed to happen with his daughter, not even she will be able to keep us out of an Imperial prison for the rest of our unimaginably long lives."

Roscoe wisely keeps his trap shut.

[terrymixon]

"Let me know how the tally of my bits works out, but leave the tallying of Princess Ciencia to someone else, Tiger. Now, tell me about these dreams."

Garvin grins "Righto, you say "tally" but it's not really like accountin' - much more of an art than a science. It's very much 'ands on an' you'll be actively involved". He then raises his hands defensively "I can't go tallyin' two members of the nobility at once - I'd get thrown out of the Tallywhackers Union! Anyway, I've already taken steps - I've given Walt me Brut!" He becomes mock conspiratorial "No tellin' now. Princess Ciencia's lovely sure enough but she reminds me of a pair of brogues I once 'ad - she's got a slightly annoyin' squeak".

"I think it's sweet. She's going to make some young man or woman very happy. Do you think Walt is her type? At her age, I wonder if she has a type."

He relates all he can recall about the uplift experience and dreams (sending mental images direct where helpful).

She's grateful for that. She'll show you how much once she feels better.

" 'Old up! Looks like there's more reckless endangerment afoot!" He takes his leave of Aster ensuring she and Ciencia are under Roscoe's care. Spotting Metz kitting up he says "Oh no you don't! You're not going through a portal unescorted - or ruddy unsupervised!" He grins at Metz then winks and adds playfully "You're turnin' yer pockets out when we get back an' all!"

He will load Drive (grav/flyer???) to fill his "spare" four bandwidth skill slot and then join the expedition as Metz's "minder".

You already have flyer (grav) loaded at 4. Pick another skill to park it in.

"I haven't cloned anyone all week!" he complained good naturedly. "I wonder what other Ancients landmines we'll find."

[terrymixon]

"I have not. Would you like me to prepare a meal for us and we can go?"

"That would be great." Jaelah picks the nicest spot she can remember in her new demesne for their outing. She also takes her pistols, just in case.

He quickly prepares a meal of sandwiches and sides, grabs a bottle of wine (as it seems to be appropriate for a picnic from what has found), gets something to sit on, and flies you to the location you want to be.

There is a small hill overlooking a grove of trees surrounded by wheat fields. The sun is warm and the breeze gentle.

Roscoe will follow your lead as his experience is lacking.

[joertexas]

Roscoe will follow your lead as his experience is lacking.

Jealah spreads out the blanket and helps Roscoe arrange the items on it. She also asks him to provide the same level of privacy as he would in her stateroom. As they eat, she gets to the point of her invitation. "I still can't believe all of this is titled to me. I know it all belongs to the Imperuim, but it's still fantastical."

[Thumper]

Walt catches Garvin’s brut:
”Brut? You trying to tell my Old Spice ain’t good enough?

He actually gets serious for a second. He speaks verbally.

”kinda funny you went there. She’s brilliant, beautiful, and outta my league. Besides, she’s outta the age-appropriate bracket. What makes you think I want her in that way…Or REALLY, why the Hell would she want me?

Eventually, I guess the Metz Special and/or being Ancients will change the age gap. Still…”

[Tiglath]

"I have not. Would you like me to prepare a meal for us and we can go?"

"That would be great." Jaelah picks the nicest spot she can remember in her new demesne for their outing. She also takes her pistols, just in case.

Garvin (privacy links) the coordinates (and copyable flight path to) the site he shared with Aster to Jaelah. "Roscoe didn't so much blab as just obviously made a picnic. Picnic site sent - there you go. Enjoy. The view's nice an' there's a gentle breeze. I find the place restful an' I like a breeze". He adds with an "audible" smile "I'm takin' 'is "Dad" offside by temptin' 'im with chances to find new an' interestin' ways to modify humans or destroy civilisation. I expect we'll be a while - or at least five hours standard".

[terrymixon]

Roscoe will follow your lead as his experience is lacking.

Jealah spreads out the blanket and helps Roscoe arrange the items on it. She also asks him to provide the same level of privacy as he would in her stateroom. As they eat, she gets to the point of her invitation. "I still can't believe all of this is titled to me. I know it all belongs to the Imperium, but it's still fantastical."

"It is pleasant," he agreed. "Would you build a residence here? Is that not what one does on a fief? I confess to having little understanding of how that even works, since the Imperium rules between the stars. How does the emperor even have land to give to nobles?"

[joertexas]

Garvin (privacy links) the coordinates (and copyable flight path to) the site he shared with Aster to Jaelah. "Roscoe didn't so much blab as just obviously made a picnic. Picnic site sent - there you go. Enjoy. The view's nice an' there's a gentle breeze. I find the place restful an' I like a breeze". He adds with an "audible" smile "I'm takin' 'is "Dad" offside by temptin' 'im with chances to find new an' interestin' ways to modify humans or destroy civilisation. I expect we'll be a while - or at least five hours standard".

"We will be home when we run out of supplies."