PBA 014

[1/27/2014 9:02:13 PM] Nation: Nation's voice echoes through the ship, so everyone can hear it. "I'm going to be taking off from the surface so that I can jump to Voidspace.  I'll need to refuel before anything else."

[1/27/2014 9:02:30 PM] Kestrel: Another jump?

[1/27/2014 9:02:51 PM] Nilani: Nilani sits down on the floor and holds onto her knees.

[1/27/2014 9:03:32 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) takes a seat in the kitchen area, and closes her eyes.

[1/27/2014 9:03:58 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  I'm afraid so. If we don't jump soon, I'll start getting dangerously low on power.

[1/27/2014 9:04:54 PM] Janis: ((Wait, nevermind, I'm in the library))

[1/27/2014 9:04:55 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  Transititioning in 3...2... 1.  ((Roll will saves.))

[1/27/2014 9:05:04 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((25))

[1/27/2014 9:05:04 PM] Wynn: ((oh boy))

[1/27/2014 9:05:23 PM] Kestrel: ((7.))

[1/27/2014 9:05:29 PM] Wynn: ((14))

[1/27/2014 9:05:55 PM] Nilani: (( 6 ._. ))

[1/27/2014 9:05:58 PM] Janis: ((6...uh oh))

[1/27/2014 9:06:16 PM] Janis: ((I am gonna see some serious shit))

[1/27/2014 9:07:02 PM] Nation: I'm assuming that everyone was braced given the warning.

[1/27/2014 9:07:15 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel had stayed standing, but yes.

[1/27/2014 9:07:25 PM] Wynn: ((I don't know where I am! lol))

[1/27/2014 9:07:28 PM] Janis: Janis sitting in the library, fuming

[1/27/2014 9:08:16 PM] Nilani: ((I'm saying I sat with my back to a wall))

[1/27/2014 9:08:31 PM] Nation: Wynn is fine, Lira is fine.

[1/27/2014 9:09:43 PM] Nilani: Nilani 's feet slip forward as her hands lose their grasp on her knees. She then sort of slouches over to one side.

[1/27/2014 9:11:30 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) opens her eyes slowly, and looks over towards Nilani. With worry, she goes over and tries to figure out Nilani's state of things with her limited non-magical healing knowledge. ((22))

[1/27/2014 9:11:51 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel falls neatly into a little heap, without a sound.

[1/27/2014 9:12:45 PM | Removed 9:12:57 PM] Nilani: This message has been removed.

[1/27/2014 9:13:08 PM] Nilani: Nilani 's eyes flutter, then open. She looks warily about, then gets up and dusts herself off.

[1/27/2014 9:13:32 PM] Wynn: Wynn was probably still walking down the hall, so she turns towards the library when she sees the white flash.

[1/27/2014 9:13:43 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) smiles with relief and moves over near Kestrel, appears to think twice about it, and sort of awkwardly stands near, not sure what to do.

[1/27/2014 9:14:37 PM] Nation: Jhett, for his part, was bracing himself on the counter. He falls forward, but catches himself and kinda slumps to the floor for a moment before pulling himself back up.

[1/27/2014 9:15:10 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Are you alright? Kestrel... fainted, I think.

[1/27/2014 9:15:50 PM] Nation: Jhett nods. "That is consistently unpleasant."

[1/27/2014 9:16:21 PM] Nation: Jhett kneels beside Kes.

[1/27/2014 9:16:25 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): I was unaffected this time, but yes, it is.

[1/27/2014 9:17:04 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel sits up.

[1/27/2014 9:17:05 PM] Kestrel: Kumquat.

[1/27/2014 9:17:28 PM] Nilani: Nilani looks concernedly at Kestrel

[1/27/2014 9:17:30 PM] Nation: Jhett:  No, Jhett.

[1/27/2014 9:17:36 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel blinks.

[1/27/2014 9:18:00 PM] Kestrel: ... unrelated. I am aware you are not a small orange-like fruit.

[1/27/2014 9:18:08 PM] Nation: Jhett:  Oh, good.

[1/27/2014 9:18:18 PM] Nilani: Nilani is visibly relieved.

[1/27/2014 9:20:27 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  Is everyone well? We have reached voidspace. I'm now looking for a stable connection to the Negative and Positive planes to refuel. Don't open any doors with blinking lights.

[1/27/2014 9:20:49 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): We're alright here.

[1/27/2014 9:21:06 PM] Nilani: Nilani nods and grins

[1/27/2014 9:21:26 PM] Nation: Jhett offers to help Kes up!

[1/27/2014 9:21:55 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel takes his hand and gets up.

[1/27/2014 9:22:56 PM] Nation: Jhett:  So, voidspace, what does that mean? We're between planes?

[1/27/2014 9:23:18 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) gives a brief synopsis of Kalor's description of voidspace!

[1/27/2014 9:23:28 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): We're everywhere, and nowhere.

[1/27/2014 9:23:30 PM] Nilani: Nilani starts scribbling something

[1/27/2014 9:23:44 PM] Nilani: ~It's easier to show you. follow me.

[1/27/2014 9:24:11 PM] Nation: Jhett nods. "All right..."

[1/27/2014 9:24:14 PM | Edited 9:24:34 PM] Nilani: Nilani opens the door and heads to the lounge, then up the stairs to the viewing bubble.

[1/27/2014 9:24:26 PM] Kestrel: Thank you.

[1/27/2014 9:24:43 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) follows along behind.

[1/27/2014 9:24:53 PM] Nation: Jhett:  ...wow.

[1/27/2014 9:25:09 PM] Janis: Janis enters the viewing bubble

[1/27/2014 9:25:14 PM] Janis: ...what's going on?

[1/27/2014 9:25:29 PM] Wynn: Wynn follows slightly behind, clanking up the stairs.

[1/27/2014 9:25:49 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks over and smiles weakly.

[1/27/2014 9:25:58 PM] Kestrel: I fell.

[1/27/2014 9:26:05 PM] Janis: Janis looks away from Lira

[1/27/2014 9:26:06 PM] Wynn: Are you ok?

[1/27/2014 9:26:11 PM] Nation: http://www.desktopwallpaperhd.com/wallpapers/23/5335.jpg

[1/27/2014 9:26:26 PM] Wynn: Woah.

[1/27/2014 9:26:33 PM] Nation: ((outside the windows.))

[1/27/2014 9:26:36 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks out of the viewing bubble with interest!

[1/27/2014 9:26:43 PM] Janis: ....is that another ship?

[1/27/2014 9:27:10 PM] Nation: ((It's not moving. It's just scenery. Like shattered glass.))

[1/27/2014 9:27:31 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((Can I use Knowledge:Planes to figure out more about it anyway?))

[1/27/2014 9:27:38 PM] Nation: Jhett:  No... I think it's just the... sky?

[1/27/2014 9:27:40 PM] Nation: ((Sure.))

[1/27/2014 9:27:46 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((24))

[1/27/2014 9:27:47 PM] Janis: ...cooool.

[1/27/2014 9:27:50 PM] Kestrel: It does not look much like sky.

[1/27/2014 9:28:47 PM] Janis: ...so, now that we're...wherever this is, how long before we can go to your other levels?

[1/27/2014 9:29:01 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  I need to refuel first.

[1/27/2014 9:29:12 PM] Nation: Everyone roll notice!

[1/27/2014 9:29:18 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((19))

[1/27/2014 9:29:34 PM] Janis: ((10, nat 1 ;)

[1/27/2014 9:29:42 PM] Nilani: ((25))

[1/27/2014 9:29:44 PM] Wynn: ((16))

[1/27/2014 9:30:13 PM] Kestrel: ((9.))

[1/27/2014 9:31:35 PM] Nilani: Nilani squints at something out in the void

[1/27/2014 9:31:45 PM] Janis: ...what is it?

[1/27/2014 9:31:57 PM] Janis: ((What's that girl? Timmy's stuck in the well?))

[1/27/2014 9:32:02 PM] Nilani: Nilani shrugs

[1/27/2014 9:32:09 PM] Nilani: ~It's moving.

[1/27/2014 9:32:24 PM] Wynn: What is?

[1/27/2014 9:32:27 PM] Janis: ...what's moving?

[1/27/2014 9:32:38 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at Nilani's writing with great perplexity

[1/27/2014 9:32:53 PM] Wynn: Wynn scans the direction Nilani was looking.

[1/27/2014 9:33:00 PM] Nilani: Nilani looks a bit frustrated, then signs something to kestrel.

[1/27/2014 9:33:10 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel translates for Nilani.

[1/27/2014 9:33:46 PM] Kestrel: She says something is moving out there, and it is possible it is another ship.

[1/27/2014 9:34:13 PM] Wynn: Wynn frowns.

[1/27/2014 9:34:22 PM] Janis: So...what do we do if it is?

[1/27/2014 9:34:55 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  I don't see anything... wait. On the very edge of my sense range... something is there.

[1/27/2014 9:36:12 PM] Nation: As you look out the window, the view magnifies! YOu see a glinting bit of metal or something else shiny get a bit larger, and larger, as Nation magnifies it for you.

[1/27/2014 9:36:30 PM] Wynn: That's a nice trick.

[1/27/2014 9:36:32 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) studies the view, frowning.

[1/27/2014 9:36:40 PM] Janis: Janis examines it closely

[1/27/2014 9:36:44 PM] Wynn: Wynn yawns.

[1/27/2014 9:36:56 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel frowns.

[1/27/2014 9:37:14 PM] Nilani: Nilani is stonefaced.

[1/27/2014 9:37:18 PM] Janis: ((Wynn: "Can I hit it?  No?  Bored then" :P))

[1/27/2014 9:37:24 PM] Nation: You still can't see it very well, but it's pointy and shiny.

[1/27/2014 9:37:27 PM] Wynn: ((Only got an hour of sleep, remember? lol))

[1/27/2014 9:37:32 PM] Nation: And it is moving.

[1/27/2014 9:37:39 PM] Wynn: Nation, do you know what it is?

[1/27/2014 9:38:08 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  I don't recognize it at this distance. I think it's made of some kind of crystal.

[1/27/2014 9:38:21 PM] Wynn: Could it be dangerous?

[1/27/2014 9:38:26 PM] Kestrel: ... it may be best to stay away.

[1/27/2014 9:38:34 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie), worriedly... "How long do you think it will take to refuel?"

[1/27/2014 9:39:49 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  Once I find a decent connection, not long, but I haven't found one yet. Should I keep my distance?

[1/27/2014 9:40:15 PM] Janis: Maybe they're friendly?

[1/27/2014 9:40:30 PM] Nilani: Nilani shrugs

[1/27/2014 9:40:45 PM] Nation: On the screen, the ship is getting larger -- it's getting closer.

[1/27/2014 9:40:48 PM] Wynn: Probably best not to approach regardless.

[1/27/2014 9:41:46 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  I'd be ready for anything. They're a lot faster than I am right now. If they want to, they'll overtake us. They could be peaceful -- I don't recognize the type of ship as belonging to anyone who hates me.

[1/27/2014 9:42:02 PM] Wynn: Are there a lot of those that hate you?

[1/27/2014 9:42:28 PM] Janis: Well, if the old crews made enemies, that shouldn't affect us, right?

[1/27/2014 9:42:33 PM] Wynn: If we try to keep away, it could make them suspicious. I think we should just stay put and refuel.

[1/27/2014 9:43:02 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  ... all right.

[1/27/2014 9:43:14 PM] Janis: ((Are Tarak and Allys here too?))

[1/27/2014 9:43:22 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel nods.

[1/27/2014 9:43:25 PM] Nation: ((No.))

[1/27/2014 9:43:34 PM | Edited 9:44:08 PM] Nilani: ((suddenly, Tarak appears, yelling about something.))

[1/27/2014 9:43:51 PM] Nation: ((The only people that are here are you guys and Jhett.))

[1/27/2014 9:44:00 PM] Janis: We should let Tarak and Allys know. If this gets bad, they should be ready.

[1/27/2014 9:44:14 PM] Wynn: Agreed. I can go tell them.

[1/27/2014 9:44:30 PM] Wynn: ...and all the others.

[1/27/2014 9:44:41 PM] Janis: Yeah, that's probably a good plan.

[1/27/2014 9:45:02 PM] Nation: Gnarmak comes up the stairs, holding a mug of hot chocolate! "I say!  That's something to see."

[1/27/2014 9:45:23 PM] Nilani: Nilani smiles warmly at Gnarmak

[1/27/2014 9:45:24 PM] Wynn: ((Also something not needed to RP if you don't wanna... lol trying to cut down on actual side chats))

[1/27/2014 9:45:33 PM] Janis: Hi Gnarmak. Not to alarm you, but we might be getting some strange visitors later.

[1/27/2014 9:45:42 PM] Nation: Gnarmak:  Oh?

[1/27/2014 9:45:51 PM] Nation: He laps from his mug. It's adorable.

[1/27/2014 9:45:57 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) smiles at Gnarmak nervously.

[1/27/2014 9:45:58 PM] Wynn: Wynn leaves to warn the others.

[1/27/2014 9:46:13 PM] Janis: Yep. Wynn's letting everyone else know.

[1/27/2014 9:46:19 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel can't quite help but stare at him, somewhat fascinated.

[1/27/2014 9:46:41 PM] Janis: We're hoping they're friendly.

[1/27/2014 9:47:36 PM] Nilani: Nilani sits on the floor with her head resting on her hands, watching the moving object.

[1/27/2014 9:47:38 PM] Nation: Gnarmak:  Oh, dear. What if they're not?

[1/27/2014 9:48:03 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Unfortunately, they're faster than Nation. He said we should be ready for anything.

[1/27/2014 9:48:33 PM] Nilani: Nilani signs something to Nation

[1/27/2014 9:48:42 PM] Janis: .....then I guess we fight them.

[1/27/2014 9:48:50 PM] Janis: ...how good are you with biting?

[1/27/2014 9:49:08 PM] Kestrel: ... killing will not be permitted.

[1/27/2014 9:49:17 PM] Janis: Since when?

[1/27/2014 9:49:30 PM] Kestrel: It is not acceptable.

[1/27/2014 9:49:36 PM] Wynn: Wynn clanks back up the stairs.

[1/27/2014 9:49:44 PM] Janis: ...YOU'RE AN ASSASSIN!

[1/27/2014 9:49:47 PM] Nation: Nation's voice:  They should be here within an hour.

[1/27/2014 9:49:51 PM] Wynn: ......

[1/27/2014 9:49:54 PM] Wynn: Did I miss something?

[1/27/2014 9:50:00 PM] Nilani: Nilani signs something else

[1/27/2014 9:50:01 PM] Kestrel: Assassins do not *kill*.

[1/27/2014 9:50:07 PM] Janis: Kes says we can't kill them!

[1/27/2014 9:50:13 PM] Nation: Gnarmak:  I do not bite people.

[1/27/2014 9:50:26 PM] Wynn: Well... we certainly won't be killing people who aren't trying to kill us.

[1/27/2014 9:50:30 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at Gnarmak and smiles with a certain relief.

[1/27/2014 9:50:45 PM] Wynn: We don't even know if they'll try to contact us.

[1/27/2014 9:51:22 PM] Janis: If they attack us, I just think I should be able to kill them.

[1/27/2014 9:51:25 PM] Janis: It only seems fair.

[1/27/2014 9:51:30 PM] Wynn: Gnarmak, there are some weapons and some leather armor in the training room if you'd feel more comfortable armed, just in case.

[1/27/2014 9:51:44 PM] Nation: Gnarmak:  It's very unsanitary. And bad for your teeth, and your mouth in general. And it's very uncivilized.

[1/27/2014 9:51:56 PM] Kestrel: I cannot participate in murder. Or *killing.*

[1/27/2014 9:52:08 PM] Wynn: Self-defense is not murder.

[1/27/2014 9:52:08 PM] Nation: Gnarmak:  I will be more comfortable locked in my room should any combat happen.

[1/27/2014 9:52:29 PM] Wynn: Also, combat itself is not a foregone conclusion.

[1/27/2014 9:52:47 PM] Kestrel: It also often does not need to end in death.

[1/27/2014 9:53:37 PM] Janis: We killed that goo guy!

[1/27/2014 9:53:45 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): And the vampire.

[1/27/2014 9:54:09 PM] Kestrel: "We" did not.

[1/27/2014 9:54:32 PM] Janis: .......I don't believe this...

[1/27/2014 9:54:51 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): What of the skeletal, then fleshy giant hand?

[1/27/2014 9:55:14 PM] Kestrel: Was not a being.

[1/27/2014 9:55:15 PM] Wynn: Ok, that's enough.

[1/27/2014 9:55:33 PM] Wynn: She's entitled to her own beliefs just as everyone else is.

[1/27/2014 9:56:03 PM] Wynn: There is *nothing* wrong with the refusal to take a life.

[1/27/2014 9:56:40 PM] Nation: Jhett:  There's a difference between being ambushed by people who clearly want us dead and acting in self defense or the defense of others and sitting here planning to fight people whose intentions we don't know.

[1/27/2014 9:56:56 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): We should be prepared.

[1/27/2014 9:57:20 PM] Wynn: We should also be prepared should the people aboard pass us by or want to talk rather than fight.

[1/27/2014 9:57:51 PM] Janis: If we're floating in the void thing, how would they even get on board.

[1/27/2014 9:58:00 PM] Janis: We can't do anything if they don't board us.

[1/27/2014 9:58:26 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  Boarding tunnels. Teleportation. Void suits.

[1/27/2014 9:58:39 PM] Janis: ...oh...those sound bad.

[1/27/2014 9:58:40 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) pales.

[1/27/2014 9:58:51 PM] Nilani: Nilani nods grimly.

[1/27/2014 9:59:02 PM] Wynn: Nation, just keep us informed of any changes.

[1/27/2014 9:59:27 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  But. They appear to be approaching cautiously. Usually if someone recognizes me and hates me, they charge right in.

[1/27/2014 9:59:53 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Perhaps they simply wish to pass by. Can you communicate to them?

[1/27/2014 9:59:53 PM] Janis: Is there a way we can talk to them?

[1/27/2014 10:00:20 PM] Nation: Nation's voice:  Not until they're in range.

[1/27/2014 10:00:25 PM] Janis: ((It is disturbing how in sync Lira and Janis are given how tense they were))

[1/27/2014 10:00:29 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((hah))

[1/27/2014 10:00:51 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((this tension is higher! it takes precedence :) ))

[1/27/2014 10:01:53 PM] Nation: Nation's voice:  Wait. I'm detecting... damage. The ship is crystalline, but I'm picking up on some cracks and damage.

[1/27/2014 10:02:03 PM] Wynn: Maybe they need help.

[1/27/2014 10:02:07 PM] Janis: ...they're hurt.

[1/27/2014 10:02:16 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) frowns. "Is there anything we can do?"

[1/27/2014 10:02:34 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  I don't know. We'll have to wait till we get closer.

[1/27/2014 10:02:44 PM] Kestrel: Is it possible to render assistance?

[1/27/2014 10:03:09 PM | Edited 10:03:21 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  Depends on what they need.

[1/27/2014 10:03:19 PM] Wynn: Even if it is not possible to help the ship itself, we may help the people on board.

[1/27/2014 10:03:19 PM] Janis: How long until we can say hi?

[1/27/2014 10:03:48 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  I don't know. I'm starting to Send to them now. I'll let you know.

[1/27/2014 10:04:52 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((I got a hunch Lira is gonna be nigh useless for helping xP ))

[1/27/2014 10:06:23 PM] Wynn: Wynn glances at Kestrel.

[1/27/2014 10:07:45 PM] Nation: As the ship gets closer, you see that it is indeed made of some kind of dark, opaque crystal. It's all smooth lines and angles, but you can make out damage - the ship looks like it was meant to be symmetrical, and it clearly isn't.

[1/27/2014 10:07:55 PM] Wynn: Wynn frowns.

[1/27/2014 10:08:06 PM] Kestrel: It was beautiful.

[1/27/2014 10:08:22 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) seems pretty tense as she looks out at the damaged ship. "I wonder what damaged it..."

[1/27/2014 10:09:02 PM] Nilani: Nilani gets up and starts walking to the main entrance.

[1/27/2014 10:09:16 PM] Wynn: Nilani, we should stay together.

[1/27/2014 10:09:17 PM] Janis: Janis follows Nilani

[1/27/2014 10:09:23 PM] Wynn: ........

[1/27/2014 10:09:25 PM] Nation: ((You mean the ramp? That opens into space right now?))

[1/27/2014 10:09:27 PM] Wynn: :D

[1/27/2014 10:09:38 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel frowns.

[1/27/2014 10:09:44 PM | Edited 10:10:02 PM] Nilani: ((I'm waiting inside for now, of course :P ))

[1/27/2014 10:10:14 PM] Nation: ((The ship isn't close enough to do anything right now.))

[1/27/2014 10:10:23 PM] Wynn: ((we don't even know where or how anyone might transition between ships))

[1/27/2014 10:10:43 PM] Janis: ((Obviously they're beamed in by Mr. Scott))

[1/27/2014 10:10:47 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((haha))

[1/27/2014 10:11:51 PM] Nation: Well, okay. Lira, Kes, and Wynn, roll Notice.

[1/27/2014 10:11:59 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((21))

[1/27/2014 10:12:06 PM] Wynn: ((12))

[1/27/2014 10:12:21 PM] Janis: ((I am not entirely sure where I followed Nilani to. Curse my impulsiveness))

[1/27/2014 10:12:43 PM] Nation: She said she went to the main entrance, which is on the bottom deck where the ramp connects to.

[1/27/2014 10:12:46 PM | Edited 10:13:09 PM] Nilani: ((it's betweeen the storage rooms, I think.))

[1/27/2014 10:12:59 PM] Janis: ((Ah, yes))

[1/27/2014 10:13:00 PM] Kestrel: ((8.))

[1/27/2014 10:13:21 PM] Janis: Janis stops following and heads back to the window room

[1/27/2014 10:13:46 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) mutters worriedly. "They must be pretty desperate, approaching a strange ship damaged like that."

[1/27/2014 10:14:01 PM] Wynn: Indeed.

[1/27/2014 10:14:56 PM] Nilani: Nilani reaches the bottom of the stairs and gets a bit dizzy, then decides to just sit in one of the chairs for awhile.

[1/27/2014 10:15:12 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) squints at the ship, and frowns. "....I think there's another ship, or part of one, stuck in it."

[1/27/2014 10:15:19 PM] Wynn: ........what?

[1/27/2014 10:15:22 PM] Janis: ...there's a what?

[1/27/2014 10:15:24 PM] Nation: ((Thought you guys went to the entrance.))

[1/27/2014 10:15:29 PM] Wynn: Like they collided?

[1/27/2014 10:15:35 PM] Janis: ((I turned back))

[1/27/2014 10:16:04 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): There's something metal that doesn't belong at all.... It caused a big crack, from what I can see.

[1/27/2014 10:16:21 PM] Janis: Maybe it's a big arrow

[1/27/2014 10:16:23 PM] Wynn: Nation, can you magnify that section?

[1/27/2014 10:17:32 PM] Nation: Nation does so, but can only do it so much before the image becomes too blurry and unreadable.

[1/27/2014 10:17:59 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) frowns. "How's the sending going, Nation?"

[1/27/2014 10:18:18 PM | Removed 10:18:39 PM] Janis: This message has been removed.

[1/27/2014 10:18:26 PM] Nation: Looking, you can see what Lira means, there's definitely a foreign object embedded in the side of the thing.

[1/27/2014 10:18:43 PM] Nation: Nation:  Nothing yet.

[1/27/2014 10:18:50 PM] Wynn: ((like a weapon or a ship or something else?))

[1/27/2014 10:18:57 PM] Nation: You can't really tell.

[1/27/2014 10:19:14 PM] Wynn: Wynn frowns and sighs. "I hate waiting."

[1/27/2014 10:20:04 PM] Kestrel: They may not be capable of replying.

[1/27/2014 10:20:12 PM] Wynn: Wynn nods.

[1/27/2014 10:20:31 PM] Nation: A voice filters in, breaking up so only every other word is understandable.

[1/27/2014 10:21:06 PM] Nation: "--fied vess--  requesting -- filled with -- losing -- can't-- us--"

[1/27/2014 10:21:19 PM] Janis: ...filled with?

[1/27/2014 10:21:31 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks very worried. "That object could have been something boarding it..."

[1/27/2014 10:21:51 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  They're not responding to my Sendings, this is just something they're broadcasting.

[1/27/2014 10:22:00 PM] Wynn: It sounds like they're definitely in need.

[1/27/2014 10:22:15 PM] Kestrel: Unidentified vessel requesting?

[1/27/2014 10:22:18 PM] Janis: Nation, can we use any of those boarding things you mentioned earlier?

[1/27/2014 10:22:19 PM] Wynn: Nation, is there anything we can do? A way to get over there?

[1/27/2014 10:22:35 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): :D

[1/27/2014 10:22:43 PM] Wynn: It could be "unidentified vessel, we are requesting... aid"

[1/27/2014 10:22:46 PM] Nilani: Nilani appears from downstairs, looking a bit unsteady, then sits on the floor with her back to the glass.

[1/27/2014 10:23:14 PM] Janis: ...you ok?

[1/27/2014 10:23:16 PM] Nation: ((Can we take a ten minute break? I have a phone call.))

[1/27/2014 10:23:21 PM] Nilani: Nilani nods

[1/27/2014 10:23:24 PM] Janis: (y)

[1/27/2014 10:23:24 PM] Kestrel: ((Sure!))

[1/27/2014 10:23:27 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((of course))

[1/27/2014 10:23:39 PM] Nation: ((K, paused, back in ten.))

[1/27/2014 10:33:40 PM] Nation: ((Okay, back.))

[1/27/2014 10:34:14 PM] Wynn: ((o/))

[1/27/2014 10:34:20 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): )

[1/27/2014 10:34:22 PM] Janis: (wave)

[1/27/2014 10:34:51 PM] Nation: Okay, yeah, so damaged crystal ship is still getting closer!

[1/27/2014 10:35:10 PM] Wynn: Nation, you can maneuver enough to prevent collision, right?

[1/27/2014 10:35:17 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel watches.

[1/27/2014 10:35:18 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): (( :P ))

[1/27/2014 10:35:41 PM] Janis: We can't just leave them!

[1/27/2014 10:35:59 PM] Wynn: Have they shifted course at all since they've been within our range, or is it possible they are just drifting?

[1/27/2014 10:36:10 PM] Nation: Nation:  They're definitely on a heading toward us.

[1/27/2014 10:36:41 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at the ship with a frown. "If they're filled with something hostile, it's possible they are attempting to collide."

[1/27/2014 10:36:45 PM] Wynn: Then *someone* must still be alive.

[1/27/2014 10:37:09 PM] Janis: They could be trying to get our help!

[1/27/2014 10:37:32 PM] Wynn: Still no response from them?

[1/27/2014 10:38:37 PM] Kestrel: We should board them, not vice versa. In case they intend to damage us.

[1/27/2014 10:38:37 PM] Wynn: I'm afraid I don't know much about what your capabilities are, Nation. Do you have any way to learn more about the ship or its crew?

[1/27/2014 10:39:14 PM] Janis: Or to get us over there?

[1/27/2014 10:39:19 PM] Wynn: And I agree with Kestrel.

[1/27/2014 10:39:39 PM] Wynn: If they are wounded, we will need to be there to help. If it is a ploy for combat, I'd rather take the fight to them.

[1/27/2014 10:39:46 PM] Nation: Nation: In my low-energy state, my Divination sensors aren't working as well as they should. If their vessel is antyhing like mine, I should be able to dock through one of the portals.

[1/27/2014 10:39:54 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at Gnarmak to see if he has anything to say.

[1/27/2014 10:40:29 PM] Janis: We should do that then.

[1/27/2014 10:40:37 PM] Nation: Gnarmak:  We should help them if they need help. That's the only decent thing to do!

[1/27/2014 10:40:43 PM] Nation: He laps at his cocoa.

[1/27/2014 10:40:43 PM] Wynn: We must remember in our actions that Nation is vulnerable.

[1/27/2014 10:41:30 PM] Wynn: Are we close enough to do so, Nation?

[1/27/2014 10:41:36 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) nods. "I'm siimply unsure of our capability of assisting."

[1/27/2014 10:41:51 PM] Wynn: We won't know until we can ask, Lira.

[1/27/2014 10:42:34 PM] Nation: Nation:  Not yet. A few minutes and I'll try.

[1/27/2014 10:42:40 PM] Wynn: Wynn nods.

[1/27/2014 10:42:50 PM] Wynn: Everyone is geared up?

[1/27/2014 10:42:51 PM] Janis: We should wait by the portal

[1/27/2014 10:43:10 PM] Kestrel: The ramp.

[1/27/2014 10:43:27 PM] Janis: That too

[1/27/2014 10:43:27 PM] Nation: Nation:  Try portal 2 on the mid deck. The ramp won't work in the void.

[1/27/2014 10:43:42 PM] Wynn: Wynn heads that way!

[1/27/2014 10:43:47 PM] Nilani: Nilani gets up and starts down the stairs again.

[1/27/2014 10:43:48 PM] Janis: ((Meh, Portal 2 is pretty good, but the puzzles aren't as good as Portal 1 :P))

[1/27/2014 10:43:49 PM] Nation: Nation:  Assuming you don't want to float in obliviion forever.

[1/27/2014 10:43:54 PM] Janis: Janis follows

[1/27/2014 10:44:04 PM] Kestrel: Yes. Thank you.

[1/27/2014 10:44:04 PM] Wynn: Wynn lowers her visor and puts her shield on her arm.

[1/27/2014 10:44:09 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel goes with Janis and Wynn.

[1/27/2014 10:44:20 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at Gnarmak. "Know that we will have your back, but you don't have to go if you don't want to."

[1/27/2014 10:45:08 PM] Wynn (visor down): When we go in there, keep your eyes open. If you see something, let the rest of us know.

[1/27/2014 10:45:10 PM] Nation: Gnarmak:  I will be useless there. I'm not a warrior. I've never even been in a fight. But if you need assistance with healing, let me know, and I should be able to help.

[1/27/2014 10:45:24 PM] Wynn (visor down): Do not attack unless they attack first. We want to help.

[1/27/2014 10:45:45 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) nods, lingering behind a little nervously. "Keep safe."

[1/27/2014 10:47:10 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  ... not to alarm you any further, but the metal remnants on the unknown ship *do* match up with what I know about Neogi shipbuilding artifice.

[1/27/2014 10:47:25 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  And they definitely hate me.

[1/27/2014 10:47:34 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) goes white.

[1/27/2014 10:47:36 PM] Wynn (visor down): The piece that doesn't belong?

[1/27/2014 10:47:53 PM] Janis: That might mean the Neogi attacked them too.

[1/27/2014 10:48:10 PM] Janis: "And the enemy of your enemy is a good distraction"

[1/27/2014 10:48:21 PM] Janis: Janis says that last bit like she's quoting someone

[1/27/2014 10:48:31 PM] Wynn (visor down): Keep your eyes open and stay *together*

[1/27/2014 10:48:37 PM] Wynn (visor down): No matter what.

[1/27/2014 10:48:55 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at Gnarmak. "I don't know if you know about Neogi, but they're *slavers*."

[1/27/2014 10:49:18 PM] Nation: Gnarmak:  I don't. Are they an empire?

[1/27/2014 10:49:42 PM] Wynn (visor down): ((Are Lira and Gnarmak at the portal with us or still up in the viewing room?))

[1/27/2014 10:49:51 PM] Nation: ((Everyone's at the portal.))

[1/27/2014 10:49:53 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) shakes her head. "I know not much about them myself. However, they're bad news."

[1/27/2014 10:50:17 PM] Wynn (visor down): Gnarmak, you should be safe here. Should anything odd happen, tell Allys and Tarak. They are in the rooms opposite yours.

[1/27/2014 10:50:18 PM] Nation: Nation's Voice:  They're telepathic spider-eel creatures.

[1/27/2014 10:50:29 PM] Kestrel: ... unpleasant.

[1/27/2014 10:50:38 PM] Nation: Gnarmak:  That is literally the most frightening string of descriptors I've ever heard.

[1/27/2014 10:50:46 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) nods seriously.

[1/27/2014 10:50:47 PM] Janis: Cool.

[1/27/2014 10:50:59 PM] Nilani: Nilani draws her rapier and holds it behind her leg.

[1/27/2014 10:51:15 PM] Janis: If we find one, can I try training it?

[1/27/2014 10:51:20 PM] Wynn (visor down): No.

[1/27/2014 10:51:39 PM] Nation: Nation's Avatar appears!

[1/27/2014 10:51:42 PM] Wynn (visor down): They would likely train *you*.

[1/27/2014 10:51:48 PM] Nation: Nation:  THey're full sapient.

[1/27/2014 10:52:01 PM] Nation: Nation:  You can't train them.

[1/27/2014 10:52:12 PM] Wynn (visor down): No more than you can train me, anyway.

[1/27/2014 10:52:16 PM] Janis: I thought you said they were eels, not serpents.

[1/27/2014 10:52:32 PM] Wynn (visor down): He means they are *people* not pets.

[1/27/2014 10:52:33 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel just waits, quietly.

[1/27/2014 10:52:39 PM] Janis: Oh.

[1/27/2014 10:52:48 PM] Janis: Janis draws her bow

[1/27/2014 10:52:59 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) studies Nation's avatar. "Is there a particular reason you're in your avatar form?"

[1/27/2014 10:53:00 PM] Nation: Nation holds out a hand and a cube the size of a child's fist appears over his palm. It beeps!

[1/27/2014 10:53:29 PM] Janis: What's with the box?

[1/27/2014 10:53:47 PM] Nation: Nation:  It is a jerk detector. It is currently detecting you.

[1/27/2014 10:53:53 PM] Nation: He gives a small smile to Janis.

[1/27/2014 10:53:54 PM] Nilani: Nilani grins

[1/27/2014 10:54:04 PM] Nation: He hands the box to Nilani.

[1/27/2014 10:54:05 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) smiles under her helmet... but none of you can see it!

[1/27/2014 10:54:11 PM] Janis: Janis rolls her eyes

[1/27/2014 10:54:21 PM] Nation: Nation:  This will allow you to communicate with me.

[1/27/2014 10:54:32 PM] Wynn (visor down): .....so you gave it to the mute?

[1/27/2014 10:54:33 PM] Nilani: Nilani holds it carefully in one hand, and nods.

[1/27/2014 10:54:46 PM | Edited 10:54:56 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) shrugs. "I'd have given it to her too."

[1/27/2014 10:54:47 PM | Edited 10:54:53 PM] Janis: Well, she can't talk over us.

[1/27/2014 10:55:20 PM] Kestrel: She is not mute.

[1/27/2014 10:55:31 PM] Nation: Nation:  Well, its for all of you to use.

[1/27/2014 10:55:52 PM] Wynn (visor down): No, a poor choice of words as ever.

[1/27/2014 10:56:03 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) adjusts her gear, her eyes flicking to the hallway and back to the portal door nervously.

[1/27/2014 10:56:06 PM] Wynn (visor down): Perhaps you will make a diplomat of me yet, Kestrel.

[1/27/2014 10:56:31 PM] Nation: Jhett is also there. Unarmed, but he always is.

[1/27/2014 10:57:18 PM] Nation: Nation:  Okay, I've got the portal moored up to a similar portal on their ship. I'm not sure where it will lead you, so be careful.

[1/27/2014 10:57:24 PM] Kestrel: ... doubtful. I am not good with people.

[1/27/2014 10:58:01 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel eyes Nation. "You should be careful as well. If you leave us, we will merely return; do not forget to protect yourself."

[1/27/2014 10:58:07 PM] Wynn (visor down): I'll go first. Kestrel or Jhett should take the rear.

[1/27/2014 10:58:32 PM] Nation: Nation:  I really don't have the energy to go anywhere.

[1/27/2014 10:58:55 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) frowns.

[1/27/2014 10:59:09 PM] Wynn (visor down): Emergencies. Do not be afraid to seal yourself off.

[1/27/2014 10:59:13 PM] Kestrel: ... concerning. Yes.

[1/27/2014 10:59:17 PM] Janis: Can you recharge while we're gone?

[1/27/2014 11:00:19 PM] Nation: The portal opens! It appears to into a small room with a door. The walls, the floor, and the ceiling are made with a smooth opaque crystal, though the floor is covered by some kind of rubber netting to prevent people from slipping all over the place.

[1/27/2014 11:00:34 PM] Wynn (visor down): ....Interesting.

[1/27/2014 11:00:42 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel touches one of the walls, curiously.

[1/27/2014 11:00:45 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) steps inside carefully.

[1/27/2014 11:00:52 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((Is it lit?))

[1/27/2014 11:01:00 PM] Nation: Nation:  I'll recharge while your'e away.

[1/27/2014 11:01:08 PM] Nation: The only light in here is coming from the portal.

[1/27/2014 11:01:20 PM] Nilani: Nilani edges in cautiously, looking up before proceeding fully.

[1/27/2014 11:01:21 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) casts Light on her quarterstaff.

[1/27/2014 11:01:30 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) also follows behind Nilani!

[1/27/2014 11:01:45 PM] Nation: The walls are smooth and cool to the touch.

[1/27/2014 11:01:58 PM] Janis: Janis follows Lira

[1/27/2014 11:02:17 PM] Kestrel: ... interesting.

[1/27/2014 11:02:20 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel goes last.

[1/27/2014 11:02:26 PM] Wynn (visor down): When we come to doors, Nilani, I want you to check and open them so that you are shielded by the wall.

[1/27/2014 11:02:52 PM] Wynn (visor down): I'll be the first thing anyone inside sees.

[1/27/2014 11:02:57 PM] Nilani: Nilani has a thought and whirls around to check if the portal is still open.

[1/27/2014 11:03:01 PM] Nation: Yep.

[1/27/2014 11:03:13 PM] Nilani: Nilani signs something to Nation

[1/27/2014 11:04:13 PM] Nation: NAtion:  The cube only transmits audially, I'm afraid.

[1/27/2014 11:04:24 PM | Edited 11:04:38 PM] Nilani: Nilani shrugs and signs something else.

[1/27/2014 11:05:53 PM] Nation: Nation:  You have to hold the cube and speak into it for it to work.

[1/27/2014 11:06:18 PM | Edited 11:06:27 PM] Wynn (visor down): .....maybe Jhett or Kestrel would be better to hold onto it.

[1/27/2014 11:07:08 PM] Nation: So, Wynn is first?

[1/27/2014 11:07:12 PM] Wynn (visor down): Yes.

[1/27/2014 11:07:56 PM] Nilani: Nilani shrugs and sets to checking the door, keeping to one side of it.

[1/27/2014 11:08:20 PM] Nation: The door doesn't seem to be locked. It's made of heavy wood and opens outward.

[1/27/2014 11:08:22 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) holds the shield in a defensive position, waiting.

[1/27/2014 11:08:56 PM] Nilani: Nilani nods at Wynn and backs away.

[1/27/2014 11:09:05 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) readies her shortbow, keeping her lit quarterstaff on her back.

[1/27/2014 11:09:15 PM] Janis: Janis holds her bow

[1/27/2014 11:09:16 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) opens the door.

[1/27/2014 11:11:21 PM] Nation: It opens out onto a hallway that goes left and right. The light here comes from glowing orbs suspended from the ceiling. On Wynn's right, she sees a dead Neogi impaled on shards of crystal that come from a caved in ceiling. It is not pretty.

[1/27/2014 11:11:54 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) steps through. "Watch the left."

[1/27/2014 11:12:03 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) checks the Neogi closer.

[1/27/2014 11:12:11 PM] Nation: Definitely dead. And gross.

[1/27/2014 11:12:25 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel follows everyone.

[1/27/2014 11:12:29 PM] Nilani: Nilani edges out

[1/27/2014 11:12:35 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) watches the left.

[1/27/2014 11:12:36 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) goes back to the front of the group headed left.

[1/27/2014 11:13:00 PM] Janis: Janis peeks around and sees the dead Neogi

[1/27/2014 11:13:02 PM] Janis: Aw, gross.

[1/27/2014 11:13:47 PM] Nation: Everyone roll notice.

[1/27/2014 11:14:03 PM] Wynn (visor down): (music)

[1/27/2014 11:14:07 PM] Nilani: (( 20 ))

[1/27/2014 11:14:07 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((17))

[1/27/2014 11:14:13 PM] Janis: ((28))

[1/27/2014 11:14:43 PM] Kestrel: ((13. Man, someday I'm gonna haveta SEARCH. That'll be a good day.))

[1/27/2014 11:14:54 PM] Wynn (visor down): :D

[1/27/2014 11:15:57 PM] Nilani: Nilani signs something to Kestrel

[1/27/2014 11:16:15 PM] Janis: ......what's that weird noise?

[1/27/2014 11:16:21 PM] Janis: It's kind of like a humming.

[1/27/2014 11:16:37 PM] Wynn (visor down): .....maybe whatever powers the ship.

[1/27/2014 11:17:05 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel whispers, "Nilani is asking if they have audio dampeners. Are Neogi psions?"

[1/27/2014 11:17:32 PM] Wynn (visor down): I think Kalor said they telepathically control their slaves.

[1/27/2014 11:17:40 PM | Edited 11:17:48 PM] Wynn (visor down): I don't know the difference between that and psions.

[1/27/2014 11:18:31 PM] Nation: Jhett:  I think it's the crystal that the ship is made of. It vibrates and resonates. White noise, you know?

[1/27/2014 11:19:38 PM] Nation: Something clatters in the hallway ahead of you! Someone in armor is pulling themselves along the wall. Their chainmail is red with blood.

[1/27/2014 11:19:49 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) goes forward to them.

[1/27/2014 11:19:59 PM] Janis: Janis follows Wynn to the stranger

[1/27/2014 11:20:03 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) follows!

[1/27/2014 11:20:14 PM] Nilani: Nilani follows cautiously

[1/27/2014 11:20:16 PM] Wynn (visor down): Keep watch on the passageways.

[1/27/2014 11:21:17 PM] Nilani: http://i.imgur.com/cEcM9s7.png?2

[1/27/2014 11:21:32 PM] Nation: The stranger, a male elf, holds up a sword awkwardly with his left hand, warning Wynn off. "Who are you?" He doesn't look good. He's missing an eye, a recent subtraction given the blood and swelling around the wound,a nd is apparently bleeding a lot. His long blond hair is matted with older blood. His right arm is hanging limp at his side.

[1/27/2014 11:21:46 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) holds up her right hand, unarmed.

[1/27/2014 11:21:51 PM] Wynn (visor down): Hold there. We're here to help.

[1/27/2014 11:22:11 PM] Nation: He squints out of his remaining eye! "...from the other ship?"

[1/27/2014 11:22:19 PM] Janis: That's us.

[1/27/2014 11:22:20 PM] Wynn (visor down): Yes.

[1/27/2014 11:22:27 PM] Wynn (visor down): What happened here?

[1/27/2014 11:22:34 PM] Nation: He drops the sword and slumps to the floor.

[1/27/2014 11:22:54 PM] Janis: ((And of course, Larry's not here))

[1/27/2014 11:22:57 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) kneels next to him and places a hand on his face. ((Lay on Hands, 2 hp))

[1/27/2014 11:23:34 PM] Nation: You heal him a little, and ease a bit of his pain.

[1/27/2014 11:24:26 PM] Nation: Elf:  We were attacked. Neogi slavers. We fought them off, but the last of their ships rammed us. They got on board and turned a bunch of the crew immediately.

[1/27/2014 11:24:34 PM] Kestrel: ... turned?

[1/27/2014 11:24:40 PM] Wynn (visor down): Are any still here?

[1/27/2014 11:24:43 PM] Janis: PSychic stuff.

[1/27/2014 11:24:54 PM] Nation: The elf coughs! "Mind controlled them, I mean."

[1/27/2014 11:25:01 PM] Nilani: Nilani frowns, her expression darkening.

[1/27/2014 11:25:56 PM] Wynn (visor down): Do you know if any Neogi are still on board?

[1/27/2014 11:26:27 PM] Nation: Elf:  At least a few.

[1/27/2014 11:26:37 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): And any 'turned' crew members?

[1/27/2014 11:26:38 PM] Wynn (visor down): Do you know how many crew are left?

[1/27/2014 11:27:24 PM] Nation: Elf:  No idea. I got the message out and was trying to get to the medical station before heading up to the bridge.

[1/27/2014 11:28:14 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks the elf up and down. "We can help you if you show us the way."

[1/27/2014 11:28:29 PM] Nation: He nods toward the cave in. "Well... I was headed that way."

[1/27/2014 11:28:50 PM] Wynn (visor down): Is your ship still functional?

[1/27/2014 11:29:33 PM] Nation: Elf:  Apparently. The Neogi need the ship to stay alive themselves at this point. Don't think they're going out of their way to damage it anymore.

[1/27/2014 11:29:58 PM] Wynn (visor down): Looks like we are on a rescue mission, then.

[1/27/2014 11:30:02 PM] Kestrel: ((You guys have all been SMing this all along, right?))

[1/27/2014 11:30:08 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((lol nope))

[1/27/2014 11:30:10 PM] Wynn (visor down): ((I don't SM! lol))

[1/27/2014 11:30:14 PM | Edited 11:30:20 PM] Janis: If the Neogi are gone, can the rest of the crew be saved?

[1/27/2014 11:30:19 PM] Kestrel: ((I mean, I have a -1 to that, so I don't... well, you sensed Evil, then, right?))

[1/27/2014 11:30:37 PM] Wynn (visor down): ((......))

[1/27/2014 11:30:40 PM] Wynn (visor down): :D

[1/27/2014 11:30:45 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): (( xD))

[1/27/2014 11:30:58 PM] Janis: ((19 SM on the elf))

[1/27/2014 11:31:02 PM] Kestrel: ... he should lie down.

[1/27/2014 11:31:11 PM] Nilani: ((20, same))

[1/27/2014 11:31:22 PM] Wynn (visor down): Indeed. Call Nation and let Allys know we have wounded for her to tend to.

[1/27/2014 11:31:36 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Gnarmak can heal as well.

[1/27/2014 11:31:58 PM] Wynn (visor down): Anyone we find can come here for assistance and Allys and Tarak can guard Nation.

[1/27/2014 11:34:22 PM] Nilani: Nilani holds up the cube and speaks. At first her voice is obviously disused, but it becomes clearer. "Nation, we have found a wounded person on the damaged ship. Please alert Allys. Wake up Tarak if you can, too."

[1/27/2014 11:34:38 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) glances at Nilani.

[1/27/2014 11:34:41 PM] Nation: Nation:  Will do.

[1/27/2014 11:34:51 PM] Nilani: Thank you.

[1/27/2014 11:35:06 PM] Janis: ..............you talked.

[1/27/2014 11:35:18 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at Nilani in a surprised manner.

[1/27/2014 11:35:26 PM] Nation: Jhett raises an eyebrow.

[1/27/2014 11:35:48 PM] Wynn (visor down): We're going to go look for the others. Where might they be?

[1/27/2014 11:36:01 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): We'll have to find another way to the Bridge

[1/27/2014 11:36:03 PM | Edited 11:36:15 PM] Nilani: Yes, I talked. Pick up your jaw and let's make sure we won't get jumped on this thrice-blasted spire.

[1/27/2014 11:36:54 PM] Nation: Elf:  Back the way I came is the only way. There was a short cut this way, but a cave-in.

[1/27/2014 11:36:57 PM | Edited 11:37:23 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) shakes her head. "Bridge is pointless for now. We need to clear the ship of Neogi and find the other crew."

[1/27/2014 11:37:02 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel just became 1/2 as useful to the party!

[1/27/2014 11:37:07 PM] Wynn (visor down): :D

[1/27/2014 11:37:38 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): I think we should go the way he came from, then.

[1/27/2014 11:37:45 PM] Nilani: Nilani nods

[1/27/2014 11:37:49 PM] Janis: Janis nods

[1/27/2014 11:37:58 PM | Edited 11:38:06 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) lays a hand on the elf's shoulder. "Help will be here soon."

[1/27/2014 11:38:27 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) stands and repositions her shield. "Shall we go hunting?"

[1/27/2014 11:39:30 PM] Nilani: Nilani fidgets a bit.

[1/27/2014 11:39:41 PM] Nation: Elf:  First door on the right in that direction will take you to the galley. If you go through there, you'll find another door on the other end that will lead you to the otherside of the cave in.

[1/27/2014 11:40:25 PM] Nation: Elf:  Killing a Neogi releases its slaves.

[1/27/2014 11:40:26 PM] Wynn (visor down): We can go check the bridge for survivors first.

[1/27/2014 11:40:28 PM] Nation: He coughs.

[1/27/2014 11:40:31 PM] Nilani: Nilani smiles and nods at the elf.

[1/27/2014 11:40:47 PM] Kestrel: ... he should not be left alone.

[1/27/2014 11:40:52 PM] Nation: Elf:  Then take the hallway to the door at the very end.

[1/27/2014 11:40:56 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): I will stay.

[1/27/2014 11:40:57 PM] Nation: Jhett:  I'll stay with him.

[1/27/2014 11:41:16 PM] Janis: Lira should probably come with us.

[1/27/2014 11:41:18 PM] Wynn (visor down): Allys should be here soon.

[1/27/2014 11:41:23 PM] Nation: Jhett:  I'll get him to the portal and guard it.

[1/27/2014 11:41:32 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at Janis with nothing short of confusion.

[1/27/2014 11:41:45 PM] Kestrel: Jhett will go.

[1/27/2014 11:41:55 PM] Janis: You're a wizard, if they try and mind control you, you are probably the least likely to get taken over.

[1/27/2014 11:41:56 PM] Wynn (visor down): .... I am not sure we should expose the portal to anyone on this ship.

[1/27/2014 11:41:56 PM] Kestrel: ... please scream if assistance is required.

[1/27/2014 11:42:26 PM] Wynn (visor down): We can bring the wounded here and allow Allys to tend to them without needing to take them to *our* ship.

[1/27/2014 11:42:41 PM] Nation: Jhett:  I mean, I'll take him to the room the portal's in.

[1/27/2014 11:42:48 PM] Nation: Elf:  You are the souls of charity.

[1/27/2014 11:42:52 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) frowns at the thought. "Alright. The sooner we go, the better."

[1/27/2014 11:43:10 PM] Wynn (visor down): ((How much do you think he weighs? lol...))

[1/27/2014 11:43:15 PM] Janis: No, I'm Janis, and this is Wynn and Lira and...

[1/27/2014 11:43:15 PM] Wynn (visor down): I'll help take him there then.

[1/27/2014 11:43:30 PM] Wynn (visor down): Can you walk?

[1/27/2014 11:43:32 PM] Nation: Jhett helps him up and they hobble to the portal room.

[1/27/2014 11:43:41 PM] Wynn (visor down): ((okies, or that. lol))

[1/27/2014 11:44:07 PM] Wynn (visor down): He should be able to talk to Nation from that room and contact us through the cube if he needs assistance.

[1/27/2014 11:44:16 PM] Nation: Jhett:  I'll scream real loud if there's a problem, if worse comes to worse.

[1/27/2014 11:44:19 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) refreshes the Light spell on her quarterstaff, and then re-readies her shortbow.

[1/27/2014 11:44:24 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Let's go.

[1/27/2014 11:44:25 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel nods.

[1/27/2014 11:44:29 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) goes first!

[1/27/2014 11:44:34 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) follows!

[1/27/2014 11:44:37 PM] Janis: Janis follows

[1/27/2014 11:44:43 PM] Nilani: Nilani follows cautiously, looking around warily.

[1/27/2014 11:46:02 PM] Nation: So, following the hallway straight, then?

[1/27/2014 11:46:13 PM] Wynn (visor down): ((following that dude's directions to the bridge))

[1/27/2014 11:46:54 PM] Nation: The hallway seems to spiral up and to the left, like it's laid out more as a tower. Occasionally there are doors to your right.

[1/27/2014 11:47:19 PM] Wynn (visor down): We should check these doors.

[1/27/2014 11:47:28 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): All of them...?

[1/27/2014 11:47:29 PM] Wynn (visor down): There may be survivors hiding inside.

[1/27/2014 11:48:05 PM] Wynn (visor down): What do you think will happen when we get to the bridge? We'll have to do a systematic search of the whole ship.

[1/27/2014 11:48:24 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel nods.

[1/27/2014 11:48:52 PM] Wynn (visor down): I assume the bridge is at one end. We can clear that area, then send crew there as they are rescued.

[1/27/2014 11:49:04 PM] Wynn (visor down): We will know our backs are clear of danger and keep all enemies in front of us.

[1/27/2014 11:49:05 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) frowns. "Alright then, but we should avoid hurting any 'turned' crew members."

[1/27/2014 11:49:15 PM] Wynn (visor down): Of course. As much as possible.

[1/27/2014 11:49:42 PM] Janis: Janis nods "right"

[1/27/2014 11:49:58 PM] Wynn (visor down): Quick checks of these rooms will at least help us find critically wounded crew that may need help.

[1/27/2014 11:50:06 PM] Nation: So, are you checking the doors as you go?

[1/27/2014 11:50:09 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): After you, then.

[1/27/2014 11:50:23 PM] Wynn (visor down): Yes. Just quickly. We'll do a thorough search on our way back down.

[1/27/2014 11:51:05 PM] Wynn (visor down): Nilani, do you have your chalk?

[1/27/2014 11:51:14 PM] Nilani: Nilani nods

[1/27/2014 11:51:23 PM] Wynn (visor down): Some arrows to help point the rescued crew to Allys might be handy.

[1/27/2014 11:52:25 PM] Nation: Like the elf said, the first door leads to the galley. The galley is not pretty. There are five humanoid corpses, and two Neogi. In the middle of the corpses is a sobbing human, covered with blood.

[1/27/2014 11:52:50 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) immediately tenses!

[1/27/2014 11:52:50 PM] Wynn (visor down): Hello?

[1/27/2014 11:52:56 PM] Wynn (visor down): Are you hurt?

[1/27/2014 11:53:07 PM] Nilani: Nilani tries to appear non-threatening.

[1/27/2014 11:53:35 PM] Janis: ((23 on SM for the sobbing guy, on whatever he says))

[1/27/2014 11:53:40 PM] Nation: He looks at you numbly, eyes red from sobbing and whimpering. Then he goes back to sobbing.

[1/27/2014 11:53:42 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel is not, in fact, threatening.

[1/27/2014 11:53:55 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((16 sense motive))

[1/27/2014 11:53:58 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) goes toward him.

[1/27/2014 11:54:05 PM] Wynn (visor down): What's your name?

[1/27/2014 11:54:37 PM] Wynn (visor down): ((counting on you guys keeping watch for funny stuff and ambushes/attacks from other doors while I do stuff like this. lol... don't let me die!))

[1/27/2014 11:55:38 PM | Edited 11:55:57 PM] Nilani: Nilani is trying to watch all entrances/exits, and any particularly shadowy parts of the room.

[1/27/2014 11:56:10 PM] Nation: He doesn't respond, just goes back to sobbing, burying his face in his hand.

[1/27/2014 11:56:10 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel is not a social rogue. She stays quiet.

[1/27/2014 11:56:44 PM] Janis: It's ok now. They're all dead.

[1/27/2014 11:57:04 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) kneels next to the sobbing person.

[1/27/2014 11:57:16 PM] Wynn (visor down): Are you hurt?

[1/27/2014 11:57:17 PM] Nation: He curls up into a fetal position. He is not. At. Home.

[1/27/2014 11:57:22 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) casts Prestidigitation on the stranger, to clean him of blood.

[1/27/2014 11:57:39 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((Does he have his own wounds?))

[1/27/2014 11:57:41 PM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) examines him for wounds.

[1/27/2014 11:57:46 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((o/))

[1/27/2014 11:57:52 PM] Wynn (visor down): ((\o))

[1/27/2014 11:58:04 PM] Nation: A few wounds, but most of the blood doesn't seem to be his.

[1/27/2014 11:58:54 PM] Kestrel: ... I wish we had found Larry.

[1/27/2014 11:58:54 PM] Wynn (visor down): ((does he look like a kid or just an average guy?))

[1/27/2014 11:58:57 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): It's alright, they mind controlled you, it's not your fault.

[1/27/2014 11:59:04 PM] Nation: He doesn't look much older than Wynn.

[1/27/2014 11:59:23 PM] Wynn (visor down): Listen.... it's not safe here.

[1/27/2014 11:59:40 PM] Wynn (visor down): You're going to have to either come with us, head to our healer, or hide.

[1/27/2014 11:59:55 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) casts Detect Magic on the man.

[12:00:49 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) lifts her visor.

[12:01:18 AM] Nation: He lets out a shuddering sob. "I killed them!"

[12:01:38 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) nods, having guessed. "It's not your fault."

[12:01:39 AM] Wynn: It wasn't your fault.

[12:01:42 AM] Kestrel: ... that is unfortunate. Perhaps you should take some deep breaths.

[12:02:15 AM] Nation: Man:  ...y-you should get out before they take you.

[12:02:28 AM] Wynn: ...I wish I knew what kind of signs there were to show someone was still being controlled.

[12:02:37 AM] Wynn: Did the one who controlled you die?

[12:03:18 AM] Nation: Man:  ..I.. think so?

[12:03:22 AM] Kestrel: It may well be the other way around.

[12:03:30 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((21 sense motive))

[12:03:50 AM] Nilani: ((  7...))

[12:04:09 AM] Nation: Man:  it was like... all of a sudden I realized what I... did...

[12:04:13 AM] Nation: He starts sobbing again.

[12:04:28 AM] Wynn: Hey, hey, look at me.

[12:05:06 AM] Nation: He looks at Wynn, bleary eyed.

[12:05:38 AM] Wynn: It was not your fault. There was nothing you could have done. You cannot blame yourself for this.

[12:05:52 AM] Wynn: Right now, you need to protect yourself, ok?

[12:06:19 AM] Wynn: I need you to get up and follow the arrows. We have a healer and one of your crewmates.

[12:06:48 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) tries to sound as gentle as possible. "We can't linger here. He's clearly traumatized."

[12:06:54 AM] Nation: He takes a deep breath, or two. "Okay, okay.. okay."

[12:07:04 AM] Nation: He gets up shakily, and leaves teh way you came.

[12:07:19 AM | Edited 12:07:39 AM] Wynn: Wynn stands and flips her visor shut. "Let's go."

[12:07:44 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) nods and follows!

[12:08:03 AM] Nilani: Nilani nods grimly and trudges cautiously after her.

[12:08:16 AM] Nation: Back out to the hall and up?

[12:08:23 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((to the bridge!))

[12:08:33 AM] Janis: ((right))

[12:08:33 AM] Kestrel: Some of the humanoids here may have arrived with the Neogi.

[12:08:53 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): We can free them as well... if we kill the Neogi.

[12:08:58 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) gives a pointed look.

[12:09:02 AM] Wynn (visor down): We have to trust that Allys and Tarak will be able to handle any trouble that comes from those we send them.

[12:09:43 AM] Wynn (visor down): Nilani, can you let Nation know there is another on his way.

[12:10:05 AM] Nilani: Nilani nods and does so.

[12:10:07 AM] Kestrel: Kestrel goes back to being quiet.

[12:10:59 AM | Edited 12:11:35 AM] Nation: You head upward. You find the section where the piece of the Neogi ship impacted, resulting in some greenish-orange metal blocking a lot of the hallway. It's going to be a tight fit to go past it, and you'll have to go one at a time.

[12:11:19 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) goes first! :D

[12:11:26 AM | Edited 12:11:34 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) will go after Wynn, making sure her quarterstaff is still lit.

[12:11:48 AM] Nation: There *is* light in here, you don't need the Light spell anymore.

[12:12:00 AM] Nilani: Nilani slips past warily

[12:12:08 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((hee, but Lira is suspicious of it going out))

[12:12:17 AM] Janis: Janis follows Wynn

[12:13:02 AM] Nation: Okay. Wynn first. Gimme an untrained Escape Artist check to determine how long it takes you to get through in your armor.

[12:13:32 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((9))

[12:13:45 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((....without armor penalties.))

[12:13:53 AM] Nation: It's slow going.

[12:14:16 AM] Nilani: Nilani speaks again: "Also, while we are still not in any obvious danger, I should mention something. If I feel myself slipping under their control, I will try to scream. I may not be able to, so be wary. If I scream, TACKLE ME. And watch out for my daggers, I've always got at least one. AT LEAST."

[12:14:40 AM] Janis: Right.

[12:14:45 AM] Kestrel: Kestrel nods.

[12:14:46 AM] Janis: I can do that...I think.

[12:14:58 AM] Janis: ...you are a bit bigger than me...

[12:15:00 AM] Wynn (visor down): ...uh-huh... someone wanna give me a little push?

[12:15:00 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) shakes her head. "I am not built for... tackling."

[12:15:12 AM] Wynn (visor down): :D

[12:15:19 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) tries to help Wynn!

[12:15:26 AM] Janis: .......you're stuck?

[12:15:27 AM | Edited 12:15:37 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((12 str roll))

[12:15:34 AM] Wynn (visor down): No. Just a tight squeeze.

[12:15:36 AM] Janis: Janis pushes

[12:15:58 AM] Janis: ((15 STR Roll))

[12:16:11 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((lol... I didn't mean rolls! just playing the time it takes))

[12:16:12 AM] Nation: She just has to keep stopping to readjust bits of her armor that get caught on the wreckage.

[12:16:18 AM] Nation: Pushing... doesn't help.

[12:16:27 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) stops pushing.

[12:16:33 AM] Janis: Janis too

[12:16:48 AM] Nation: But, eventually, she gets through.

[12:16:49 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): I don't think we're helping.

[12:17:03 AM] Janis: Well it was your idea, Lira!

[12:17:09 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) takes up a defensive position in front of the gap.

[12:17:16 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at Janis. "She said to push..."

[12:17:22 AM] Wynn (visor down): Slide your bigger weapons through first.

[12:17:45 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) goes next!

[12:17:47 AM] Janis: ...can I fit through with my bow?

[12:18:00 AM] Nation: The rest of you don't really have much of a problem getting through.

[12:18:04 AM] Wynn (visor down): You'll get through faster if you don't have it getting caught on anything.

[12:18:17 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((oh I see... just a clanky big butt... lol))

[12:18:22 AM] Nation: ((Yep!))

[12:18:47 AM] Kestrel: Kestrel goes last.

[12:18:49 AM] Janis: ((I'd make a fat joke, but I just got into the under 300 pounds category through dieting so...;)

[12:19:04 AM] Janis: Janis goes between Lira and Kes

[12:19:12 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) follows Wynn!

[12:19:27 AM] Nilani: Nilani slips through

[12:19:27 AM] Nation: So, you clear the wreckage. There's a door directly to your right, and a door straight ahead.

[12:19:44 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) points at the door to the right first.

[12:20:23 AM] Wynn (visor down): (quietly) Everyone ready?

[12:20:30 AM] Nilani: Nilani nods

[12:20:30 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) nods.

[12:20:37 AM] Janis: Janis nods

[12:20:43 AM] Janis: Janis readies her bow

[12:20:49 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) quietly opens the door.

[12:21:22 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((quietly, after I'm sure mumbling and grunting and clanking and scraping past that wreckage.... if I were angrier, there may have been swearing!))

[12:21:50 AM] Nation: These appear to be crew quarters partly demolished by the Neogi wreckage.

[12:22:02 AM] Nation: You don't see anyone in here.

[12:22:22 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) shuts the door then turns to the other one.

[12:23:01 AM] Wynn (visor down): (quietly) Nilani? Can you check this one?

[12:23:10 AM] Nation: According to the Elf, this room is the bridge.

[12:23:27 AM] Wynn (visor down): There's bound to be *someone* in here.

[12:23:37 AM] Nilani: Nilani nods and checks the door for traps, then listens at it, if there are no traps.

[12:23:57 AM] Nation: Roll, then!

[12:24:38 AM] Nilani: ((I forget, would that be notice? sorry.))

[12:24:49 AM] Nation: ((Search for traps.))

[12:25:17 AM] Nation: NO TRAPS EVER.

[12:25:27 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((Ouch roll))

[12:25:42 AM] Nilani: ((roll20, y u do dis?))

[12:25:56 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((to test Wynn's saves.))

[12:26:11 AM] Nation: You don't find anything. And you can't really hear anything, either, thanks to the stupid crystal white noise effect.

[12:26:18 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((and/or hit points... which are likely twice yours))

[12:26:32 AM] Janis: Janis leans into the door next to Nilani to see if she can hear anything

[12:26:43 AM] Janis: ((23))

[12:26:46 AM] Nation: No.

[12:26:56 AM] Janis: Ok then...sounds good to me.

[12:27:03 AM] Wynn (visor down): Stand back.

[12:27:11 AM] Nilani: Nilani backs away

[12:27:17 AM] Janis: Janis does precisely that, bow and arrow ready

[12:27:18 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) backs a little.

[12:27:23 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) opens the door!

[12:27:42 AM] Kestrel: Kestrel looks up.

[12:29:42 AM] Nation: You find the bridge! A transparent crystal dome beyond which you see Nation floating in the void. You see a humanoid standing at a console and tapping crystals, which light up and give off a tone when pressed.

[12:30:12 AM | Edited 12:30:22 AM] Nilani: ((IT'S A TRAP.))

[12:30:19 AM] Janis: Janis gets the attention of whomever she can and puts a finger to her lips in a shushing motion

[12:30:31 AM] Nilani: Nilani nods

[12:30:39 AM] Janis: ((Cause Janis thinks you're stupid :P))

[12:30:46 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) smiles and nods.

[12:30:49 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((lol too bad Wynn can't see her :P))

[12:31:24 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) motions for the others to stay back ((preferably out of sight))

[12:32:23 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) steps inside, then to the side so that if he hears her, the focus is not on the doorway.

[12:32:47 AM] Nation: Seems pretty focused on what they're doing!

[12:33:00 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) glances around quickly for any other persons on the bridge

[12:33:19 AM] Nation: Bridge seems empty, but for the solitary figure.

[12:33:38 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) crosses over so that the man is mostly between her and the doorway!

[12:33:43 AM] Wynn (visor down): Hello?

[12:34:02 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((now he's got his back to you guys))

[12:34:24 AM] Nation: ((Wait, you went in front of him?))

[12:34:33 AM] Wynn (visor down): Well... on the other side of him

[12:34:43 AM] Nation: His back is pretty much to the door when you came in.

[12:35:16 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((ok... then to his side. Just enough that if the others come in, he won't notice))

[12:36:00 AM] Nation: He turns toward you! "Are you here to help?"

[12:36:10 AM] Wynn (visor down): Yes.

[12:36:21 AM] Nilani: Nilani slinks in, staying close to the wall, looking up as she enters.

[12:36:28 AM] Kestrel: ... uncertain. Help whom?

[12:36:28 AM] Wynn (visor down): What happened here?

[12:36:38 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) enters after Kestrel.

[12:37:10 AM] Nation: Roll search, everyone. I'm assuming that you're casing the bridge as you come in.

[12:37:19 AM] Kestrel: Kestrel went last, same as before.

[12:37:23 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((22))

[12:37:40 AM] Nilani: ((29 ^_^))

[12:37:42 AM] Kestrel: ((16.))

[12:38:13 AM] Nation: Janis?

[12:38:19 AM] Wynn (visor down): (music)

[12:39:45 AM] Janis: ((Sorry))

[12:40:27 AM] Janis: ((22))

[12:41:46 AM] Nation: Well. Everyone but Wynn notices the armored half-orc woman with the great axe coming up behind Wynn, having stepped from behind a tall pillar of crystal.

[12:41:58 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((.....))

[12:42:02 AM] Kestrel: Wynn, behind you.

[12:42:02 AM] Nilani: DUCK!

[12:42:13 AM] Janis: Janis fires two arrows, rapid at the woman!

[12:42:24 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Janis! We're not trying to hurt them!

[12:42:36 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) spins and brings up her shield!

[12:42:41 AM] Nation: Roll to hit, Janis.

[12:43:07 AM | Edited 12:43:19 AM] Janis: ((First arrow 10, second unnat 20))

[12:43:36 AM] Nation: One arrow hits. Roll damage.

[12:43:59 AM] Janis: ((3 dam))

[12:44:06 AM] Nation: Okay, roll initiative.

[12:44:21 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((17))

[12:44:23 AM] Janis: ((13))

[12:44:25 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((18))

[12:44:33 AM] Janis: Janis suddenly realizes what she just did

[12:44:46 AM] Janis: Sorry!

[12:44:59 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((Wynn's gonna be so mad at you for trying to protect her..... snicker))

[12:46:14 AM] Nation: Round 1:  Wynn, Lira, Nilani, Human, Half-Orc, Janis, Kestrel.

[12:47:15 AM] Nation: *Wynn*

[12:47:33 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((well that sucks. 4 on diplomacy))

[12:47:42 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((oh wait... 13.))

[12:47:53 AM] Wynn (visor down): Woah! Wait! We're not here to hurt you!

[12:48:06 AM] Nation: Neither of them are terribly responsive.

[12:48:12 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) is keeping her mace on her belt... for now.

[12:48:13 AM] Nation: *Lira*

[12:48:26 AM] Janis: ...I don't think they care so much right now, Wynn.

[12:48:31 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((How far is orc lady, and would color spray cone into Wynn?))

[12:48:51 AM] Nation: If you moved, you should be able to keep it from hitting Wynn.

[12:48:53 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((lol if you could calm a hellhound after I smacked it, maybe I can calm this after you shot her))

[12:49:02 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((Ok.))

[12:49:18 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) moves strategically to cast color spray at the orc lady! ((Will save DC 16))

[12:49:46 AM] Nation: She seems unaffected by the rainbow.

[12:50:05 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((done with my turn))

[12:50:26 AM] Janis: ((Well, we're being very effective tonight -_- ))

[12:50:36 AM] Nation: *Nilani*

[12:52:50 AM | Edited 1:06:32 AM] Nilani: Nilani sheathes her rapier in the most obvious way possible, holds her hands out away from her body, and yells "I AM SORRY FOR MY CREWMEMBERS' ACTIONS. WE THINK YOU MAY OR MAY NOT BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF VOIDFARING TELEPATHS!"

[12:53:09 AM] Janis: ........................................

[12:53:21 AM] Nilani: *end turn*

[12:53:33 AM] Janis: ...........this sucks so much!

[12:54:41 AM] Nation: The human returns to pounding on the controls on the console in front of him. Gimme a notice check, peoples.

[12:54:52 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((10))

[12:54:53 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((19!))

[12:54:59 AM] Janis: ((18))

[12:55:18 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((Kestrel really likes Nilani's boots)

[12:55:36 AM | Edited 12:55:53 AM] Nilani: ((14... trying to be a diplomat is distracting.))

[12:55:55 AM] Janis: ((Wynn actually beat me. She is super focused))

[12:56:20 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((she's in paladin-mode... lol))

[12:56:25 AM] Nation: Wynn, what's your AC?

[12:56:28 AM] Wynn (visor down): 17

[12:56:33 AM] Janis: ((That's not good))

[12:56:39 AM] Janis: ((That's never good))

[12:56:51 AM] Nilani: ((nopity nope nope.))

[12:56:57 AM] Janis: ((That is really, super not good))

[12:57:02 AM] Janis: ((That is all the not good))

[12:57:16 AM] Wynn (visor down): ((lol... she's doing her job!))

[12:57:20 AM] Nilani: ((doubleplus ungood.))

[12:57:34 AM] Janis: ((So, this Ty guy, he seems nice...:P))

[12:57:58 AM] Nation: The half-orc swings her ax, and hits Wynn a good one, for 9 points of damage.

[12:58:24 AM] Nation: *Janis*

[12:58:28 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) staggers a little but keeps her feet!

[12:58:48 AM] Janis: ((Can I see all of the bridge from where I am and is looking a free action?))

[12:59:44 AM] Nation: ((Scanning is a free action, sure. And there are areas blocked by consoles or pillars.))

[1:00:14 AM] Janis: ((18 Notice check to see if I can see something moving in the shadows))

[1:00:23 AM] Janis: ((Or some sign of a Neogi))

[1:00:24 AM] Kestrel: ((A search check is a full-round action. Oh, Notice. I didn't look that one up.))

[1:00:40 AM] Nation: ((That's a search, yeah, and it's full-round.))

[1:00:49 AM] Janis: ((Ok, nevermind then))

[1:00:55 AM] Janis: ((More immediate action is need))

[1:01:05 AM] Janis: Janis fires an arrow at the console!

[1:01:15 AM] Janis: ((13))

[1:01:18 AM] Nation: ((Notice is for catching things as they happen. Search is for actively looking.))

[1:01:27 AM] Nation: You hit the console.

[1:01:54 AM] Nation: It doesn't do a whole lot.

[1:01:55 AM] Janis: ((7 damage to the console, how badly do I break it?))

[1:02:01 AM] Janis: ((Shit))

[1:02:20 AM] Janis: ...well, so much for a non-violent solution. I'm real sorry.

[1:02:38 AM] Janis: Janis uses her second action to fire a non-lethal shot at the human at the console

[1:02:49 AM] Janis: ((8, fuck))

[1:03:21 AM] Nation: ((how? I thought rapid shot had to be at the same target.))

[1:03:36 AM] Nation: (Oh, wait, I guess not.))

[1:03:45 AM] Janis: ((First, I don't think it does, second, not rapid shot, used up a move action to make a second attack))

[1:03:53 AM] Nation: ((You can't do that.))

[1:04:34 AM] Janis: ((...maybe I'm thinking of giving up a standard action to move...))

[1:04:40 AM] Nation: ((I think you are.))

[1:04:45 AM] Kestrel: ((Yep.))

[1:04:49 AM] Kestrel: ((It does not work both ways.))

[1:05:01 AM] Janis: ((Shut up, it's late and I'm sleepy :P))

[1:05:11 AM] Nation: *Kestrel*

[1:05:46 AM] Janis: ((If you wanna search for the Neogi, that would be a lot more useful than I was))

[1:06:52 AM] Kestrel: Kestrel tries to push the guy over.

[1:08:22 AM] Kestrel: Kestrel gets a good run at him first, though.

[1:09:25 AM] Nation: Kestrel runs at the guy, who tries feebly to throw a punch at her before getting knocked the hell over and knocking himself sensless on the floor.

[1:10:40 AM] Kestrel: Kestrel will probably sit on him on her next turn. Anyway.

[1:11:16 AM] Nation: *End combat* as the half-orc faints and falls over onto the deck.

[1:11:25 AM] Wynn (visor down): .....

[1:11:25 AM] Janis: ...did we win?

[1:11:35 AM] Nilani: Nilani looks warily about

[1:11:38 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) checks on the half-orc!

[1:11:52 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) takes the manacles off her belt and tosses one to Kestrel.

[1:11:56 AM] Janis: ((9 search))

[1:12:04 AM] Nilani: ((15 search))

[1:12:05 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) cuffs the orc.

[1:12:07 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) will remove all weapons from the Orc.

[1:12:20 AM | Edited 1:12:35 AM] Kestrel: Kestrel manacles the unconscious nonorc person.

[1:12:44 AM] Nation: Roll notice.

[1:12:51 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((16))

[1:12:54 AM] Wynn (visor down): (music)

[1:12:56 AM] Janis: ((29))

[1:13:02 AM] Janis: ((Oh, now I crit))

[1:13:04 AM] Kestrel: ((9, because that is what I roll tonight.))

[1:13:04 AM] Nilani: ((12))

[1:13:18 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((Just concentrating on the manacles :P ))

[1:13:35 AM] Nation: You all notice that that white noise subliminal hum is gone.

[1:13:42 AM] Janis: ((http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8xlbyr0JZU))

[1:14:18 AM] Janis: ...I think we've stopped.

[1:14:27 AM] Nilani: Nilani walks over to the panel and examines it.

[1:14:30 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) searches the bridge.

[1:14:36 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((17))

[1:15:06 AM] Nilani: ((29 search on the panel.))

[1:15:40 AM] Janis: What are you looking for?

[1:15:51 AM] Nation: It's a panel? Studded with controls made of crystal. YOu don't know enough about the technology to really makes sense of it, though.

[1:16:26 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) casts Detect Magic.

[1:16:28 AM] Wynn (visor down): Wynn (visor down) flips her visor up.

[1:16:32 AM] Nilani: Nilani facepalms and looks worriedly at the thing through her fingers.

[1:16:47 AM] Janis: ...what? What is it?

[1:17:02 AM] Nilani: I don't know. That's the problem.

[1:17:07 AM] Wynn: .... so what? When Kestrel knocked this guy out, it stopped the ship *and* the orc?

[1:17:08 AM] Nation: For what its worth,t he console *is* part of the rest of the ship.

[1:17:09 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) holds her head.

[1:17:27 AM] Nation: One of the crystals is blinking blue.

[1:17:28 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Wynn, do you think you can try to detect them? With your... god-given sight?

[1:17:36 AM] Wynn: Detect who?

[1:17:41 AM] Janis: ...guys...

[1:17:42 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): The Neogi.

[1:17:48 AM] Janis: ....guys!....

[1:17:50 AM] Wynn: I sensed nothing in this chamber

[1:17:52 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Yes Janis?

[1:18:01 AM] Janis: ...is it supposed to be blinking like that?

[1:18:10 AM] Janis: Janis points to the blue crystal

[1:18:13 AM] Nilani: Probably not.

[1:18:15 AM] Wynn: Wynn leans against one of the pillars.

[1:18:36 AM] Nilani: I'll run back and ask our guest.

[1:18:45 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): It's dangerous to go alone.

[1:18:48 AM] Kestrel: ... it could be a self-destruct mechanism.

[1:18:52 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Ask in the box for Nation to ask.

[1:18:53 AM] Wynn: ((here take this! lol))

[1:19:03 AM] Janis: On 1/28/14, at 4:18 AM, Wynn wrote:

> ((here take this! lol))


 * D

[1:19:12 AM] Nilani: Nilani starts running, then stops and facepalms.

[1:20:00 AM | Edited 1:20:10 AM] Nilani: Nilani holds up the cube and speaks: "Nation, are any of our guests in any condition to speak coherently?"

[1:20:34 AM] Nation: Nation:  Yes. Captain Vel is, though he's still missing an eye.

[1:20:43 AM] Wynn: Captain?

[1:20:47 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Ask him about the light.

[1:21:02 AM] Janis: ...our ship doesn't have a captain...

[1:21:09 AM] Nation: Nation:  The ship you're on does.

[1:21:17 AM] Nation: Nation:  He's the captain of the ship you're on.

[1:21:19 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Blinking lights are bad.

[1:21:28 AM] Nation: Nation:  He says "What light?"

[1:21:37 AM] Janis: The blue one on the console!

[1:21:43 AM] Nilani: There is a blue crystal blinking on what I assume is the main panel in the bridge.

[1:21:52 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) describes the posistion of the light as best as she can!

[1:21:52 AM] Kestrel: Perhaps we should prepare to depart.

[1:22:13 AM] Nation: Nation:  He says 'That will reset the ship's intelligence.'

[1:22:31 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Reset....?

[1:22:34 AM] Janis: That sounds good.

[1:24:34 AM] Kestrel: ... erase a person?

[1:24:50 AM] Nilani: Reset could be either sort of good or VERY bad. Should we allow it to reset?

[1:24:54 AM] Kestrel: Is that ship a being?

[1:25:28 AM] Nation: Nation:  He says that if it's blinking, it was corrupted, and a reset will fix it. Sounds like primitive tech to me, but.

[1:25:40 AM] Nation: ((Turn it off and then on.))

[1:25:46 AM] Janis: Janis pushes button "Sounds good"

[1:25:50 AM] Nation: ((Reboot it, that fixes Windows, right?))

[1:25:55 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((lol!))

[1:25:56 AM] Kestrel: Ah.

[1:26:00 AM] Kestrel: ((Blow in it.))

[1:26:06 AM] Wynn: ((snicker))

[1:26:23 AM] Janis: ((Mac User Solution: Did you try turning it off and back on again?))

[1:27:02 AM] Wynn: Wynn sort of plops down next to the man's head and examines him closely.

[1:27:07 AM | Edited 1:27:19 AM] Nilani: ((It's going to wake up to see two of its crewmembers restrained and a band of murderhobos on the bridge. This could be bad.))

[1:27:16 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): :D

[1:28:14 AM] Nation: The semi-transparent head of a dragon appears in the pillar that Wynn is leaning against. "This is the Utlan-Tari exploration sloop 'Venture'.  Malevolent viral language found.  Deleting.  Deleting.  Expunging viral language."

[1:28:36 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at the dragon with an interest!

[1:28:37 AM] Wynn: Utlan-Tari? Isn't that the goo-miners?

[1:28:43 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Yes.

[1:28:44 AM] Nation: Dragon Head:  Expunged. Thank you.

[1:28:58 AM] Nation: Dragon HEad:  Beginning repairs.