Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 & magikal)
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				Title: <strong>Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-11-2010, 12:54:44</strong>
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				Anna awakens.<br><br>She finds herself feeling near utter agony, as if every nerve ending is on fire and every muscle and tendon stretched to their breaking point.&nbsp; There is a barely audible hiss, and an injector fills her body with pain blockers.&nbsp; The pain suddenly fades to woozyness and consciousness comes to her like sheets slowly being removed from a bed - one layer at a time.<br><br>Anna is laying on a bed.&nbsp; It seems to be made of some sortof plastic.. both rigid..and yet subtly squishy.&nbsp; Overtop is a silvery blanket..which doens't quite appear to be cloth..but again a soft plastic of some sort.&nbsp; The bed seems to flow out of the wall - looking like some late 90's era IKEA imported euro'futuristic' design.<br><br>The room is small with cantered corners.&nbsp; Perhaps 10 by 15, the room has the bed, which is built into the wall..a small tray on some wheels with some computery looking equipment and that's about all.&nbsp; The walls are a light blue colour and the lighting (which is also slightly blue tinged) is provided by the ceiling and walls glowing.&nbsp; The aire is one of almost hospital-like. <br><br>Near one wall there is a small panel with some lights and squiggles.&nbsp; The top button glows red.<br><br>Under the blanket, Anna is naked - although where one would expect tubes and probes, her skin is unmarked and untouched.&nbsp; She has no recollection of how she got to this point - her own memories of growing up a dull faded grey - as if they belong to someone else.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>23-11-2010, 05:55:38</strong>
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				Anna stirs and sits up. She looks around the room, noticing the sheet first and the scrunchy sounds it makes. She swings her legs around off the corner of the bed. Her entire body was both numb and tingling. She had a fading headache also, like a recessed migraine.<br><br>As she stood her body shuddered, she was weak and more than a little scared. "Hello? Where am I?" she asks in a pleading voice.<br><br>She looks to see if there is any writing on the walls or any papers- explaining where she was. She was worried but trying to keep herself together. She walks over to the glowing red button and presses it, wondering what will happen.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-11-2010, 03:49:58</strong>
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				Under the shimmering blanket.. Anna finds herself naked.&nbsp; There is the faintest hum in the air.. like an air conditioner.&nbsp; But then if this was some sortof hospital.. that would make sense.<br><br>The button is just a touch-sensitive pad.. and it makes a negative sound when pressed.. lighting up redder with her touch.&nbsp; A soft voice speaks - although it's jibberish.&nbsp; Hard to place the language - it's mostly the english phonetic sounds.. but it's as if someone took meaningless jumble of syllables and mixed them together.<br><br>Several moments passed, and then there is a faint click, and another voice.. in the same language.&nbsp; This voice is different..while the sounds are the same there are alot of hard clicks at the end of the speaking.&nbsp; It speaks abit..and then across the room a 'panel' of light comes into being.. as if it was a computer screen being projected into thin air.. sortof like a holo-screen from science fiction shows.<br><br>It's blank for a moment, then slowly words appear.<br><tt class="bbc_tt"><br>Be you Calm Please! <br>Harm you've Non-! </tt><br><br>Below it a very simple keyboard comes into existance.. with the letters from A to Z.. and then strangely a couple of the non-english letters.. such as accented characters, number signs, etc
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>24-11-2010, 08:28:06</strong>
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				Anna inspects her body, she can't remember what she looked like before so doesn't know if she's changed. She finds an amazing, spectacular body. She's both shocked and almost numb from the appearance of herself- she has a great view since she doesn't have any clothing on. She looks over her carefully manicured fingers and her swelling bosom. She looked more like a model than a regular woman. Was she always so spectacular looking? She couldn't remember anything.<br><br>She walks over to the type-pad and types in, with trembling hands, "What is going on? Where am I? WHo am I?"<br><br>Anna is finding she's breathing harder than normal, barely able to catch her breath. Her adrenaline kicked in and she was nervous and afraid.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-11-2010, 18:33:15</strong>
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				There is a pause, and the screen clears and then types back.<br><br><tt class="bbc_tt">We understand that it is difficult for you. Please have patience, since we learn to communicate for you better. You are safe. Do you have direct needs?</tt><br><br>There are no visible cameras..but it's obvious whoever is typing back can see her.&nbsp; In fact there is nothing really in the small bluish grey room.. the bed itself as started to recess back into the wall.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>24-11-2010, 19:27:49</strong>
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				"Am I being held prisoner?" she types into the screen.<br><br>"Why can't I remember anything.. Like my name.. or, how I got here.. Or anything?"<br><br>She glances at her body and can't remember what she looked like before. It's frightening to not know anything about yourself.<br><br>"I need clothing.. Can you provide me clothing?" she first says, then types into the computer.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-11-2010, 04:07:37</strong>
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				There is another pause, and then the screen refreshes and.. well..somewhat provides answers.<br><br><tt class="bbc_tt">This is more complex. You not concluded; however, you at present here are conducted for your own safety. We defined you as Anna. Everything will be explained in the time. Clothing will be given.</tt><br><br>The words stayed on the screen, and then in the wall where the bed had come out of (it was not completely gone) a panel slid open and a table extended, with a blue jumpsuit on top.&nbsp; It was a one-piece jumpsuit with a large opening down the front.. no buttons..no zippers, however when the two ends touched they stuck together..sortof like velcro.&nbsp; There were also a pair of footwear - sortof like padded slippers with a rubbery feeling sole.&nbsp; There was a strange grey markings over the right breast pocket - an intricate design or logo of some sort.<br><br>As she moved across the room, the screen silently floated nearby.&nbsp; After she was dressed another panel slid open and a lower seat slid out.&nbsp; The floating viewscreen cleared and another message appeared.<br><br><tt class="bbc_tt">You are prepared for the visitors? If you please you will seat.</tt>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>25-11-2010, 07:11:07</strong>
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				She started to move towards the seat and then stopped. What if they were aliens or robots? She didn't have any specific recollection of aliens, especially of being hostile but she wad none the less concerned.<br><br>"what do you mean I'm confined for my own safety? Am I.. Still home?"<br><br>She frowned a she slowly sat on the seat. "who is visiting me.. And why can't I remember anything?" she types. "why dong I remember what normal feels like?"<br><br>Anna inspected what she could see, gauging her beauty on a scale of 1 to 10, the trouble being she didn't remember what a one looked like or a ten<br><br>She was very nervous as she took a seat.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-11-2010, 01:25:42</strong>
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				The words continue in their strange english.<br><br><tt class="bbc_tt">You are safe. You in the means of the experiment of streel, under our attentiveness. One of our researchers will connect now you. If you please calm remain seated.</tt><br><br>The words stayed on the screen while the keyboard turned a dull gray.&nbsp; After a moment the screen turned half translucent.&nbsp; Across the room a section of the wall lit, and then recessed to the side - splitting on some invisible divide.&nbsp; Behind the wall was a smaller airlock type room.<br><br>A man stepped into the room.&nbsp; He was very tall.. perhaps 6'2".. with light sandy blond hair.. very short and styled.. very chiseled features.&nbsp; He wore a similar jumpsuit, although his had alittle more detailing along the seams, and he had a similar marking over the right breast - which was probably some sortof logo.&nbsp; He stood silently, watching Anna for a moment, and then very slowly walked into the room... making sure to show his hands.&nbsp; The wall closed behind him.<br><br>He didn't say anything, and as he approached another seat slid out of the wall.&nbsp; He sat down, facing Anna.<br><br>He said something.. which was completely uncomprehensible.&nbsp; Words appeared on the screen beside Anna.<br><br><tt class="bbc_tt">Hello here. They are Svern.</tt>&nbsp; <em>Svern</em>.. that sortof sounded like the last thing he said..
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>26-11-2010, 08:06:20</strong>
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				"Why is my memory fuzzy? Where did I come from?"<br><br>She typed them into the computer screen after saying them too. She didn't move either away or towards the apparent man.<br><br>"Are there other humans here? Why me? Will you let me go free?"<br><br>Anna typed into the computer again, irritated at her lack of knowledge about the situation. Her body was perfect in form and shape, an athletic mix created for some unknown purpose. Her figure was flawless, she had long limbs, and even would call herself sexy- if she had a frame of reference to compare herself to. She had a skinny waist, curvaceous butt, and buxom chest. As she breathed it took some getting used to, as her bosom moved freely and slightly heaved with each breath.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-11-2010, 12:55:41</strong>
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				The man listened to Anna, and then read a screen which appeared infront of him.&nbsp; He studied it for a moment, and spoke back.. in that same incomprehensible tongue.&nbsp; Words appeared on her pad.<br><br><tt class="bbc_tt">It is if you please patient. Everything will be explained in the time. Yes other people here. I [ogorchenn] for this awkward method of communication. If you feel, then you could adjust it, another he wanted they would be to connect us which they would make his lighter to connect. This would be acceptably?</tt><br><br>His pad flashed a warning at him that he was perhaps trying to convey too complex a message, and the man frowned.&nbsp; He looked down, and then looked up expectantly - for the last part had been a question.<br><br>Then, answering the question, the wall he entered via lit, and then spread again.. and something out of George Lucas' mind stepped into the room.&nbsp; It was huge - it had to bend it's 3 foot long neck, and it's three plus foot long legs which were double knee'd were bend into themselves to lower it to be able to fit into the low room.&nbsp; It wore a tight fitting vest - although this one was a dark burgundy/reddish colour and had several pockets.&nbsp; It had no pants - however it's legs (four of them) were reptilian and covered with scales.&nbsp; It only had two arms.. they too were covered with glistening scales.&nbsp; It's feet and hands were bare - each one of them having 4 'fingers' and 2 opposing 'thumbs'.&nbsp; It's head on the end of the long articulated neck was very wide, dominated by two HUGE black orbs of eyes, and a mouth that had both a horizontal and vertical slit - like an upside down T.&nbsp; It was completely and totally alien.<br><br>(http://webspace.webring.com/people/xu/um_10067/Images/sf-osakar.gif)<br><br>Then it opened it's mouth, and even stranger - spoke in English.<br><br><em>"Please do not be alarmed.&nbsp; I can help you communicate better then the machine can.&nbsp; You are safe."</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>26-11-2010, 18:56:45</strong>
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				She screamed when she saw the alien reptile man and threw her hands up defensively. She was breathing very quickly now, gasping for breath and terrified.<br><br>After 30 seconds she calmed down. She couldn't believe her eyes.<br><br>"How does this.. uhm, alien help? How can you speak English?" she was still shocked and couldn't believe what she was seeing. It looked like something out of a movie- although she couldn't remember any movies she had ever seen.<br><br>"Can you. either of you do something to restore my memory?" she asked in English and then typed into the pad. Her heart was still pounding in her chest but she figured they might be able to help her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-11-2010, 22:45:26</strong>
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				The very tall ungainly looking alien stayed at the far side of the room.&nbsp; The man looked down on his screen while the alien answered back..it's lips moving inhumanly..but sounding like perfect english.<br><br>"Please do not be alarmed.&nbsp; My name is.. " he paused.. "Is not really pronounceable in your language.&nbsp; You can call me Genou.&nbsp; My species is referred by others as the Osakar.&nbsp; Due to our physiology, we make natural linguists.&nbsp; I myself am an expert in 5 dialects of ancient..." he paused.. "Ancient Human.&nbsp; I believe this one is called English."<br><br>The man appeared to be getting alittle frustrated as he glanced down at the pad then back.&nbsp; He spoke some words in their own strange language.. the tall alien answered back - his..her...it's tone changing to match and mimic the strange language perfectly.&nbsp; <br><br>"Svern has concerns that he cannot understand our speech.&nbsp; He also has concerns that I may be too forthcoming with any information of a sensitive nature.&nbsp; Would you prefer to continue speaking with Svern through the translation device?"&nbsp; The large eyes blinked at last..it's been several minutes and the rapid blinking was even more.. alarming.<br><br>Anna still could only remember the faintest memories as if they were embedded in a soupy fog.&nbsp; She couldn't remember the names of her parents..whether she had brothers or sisters.. her entire past seemed just out of her reach.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>27-11-2010, 04:27:08</strong>
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				"When is the year right now.. How did they get me here.. Was I stolen?"<br><br>She frowned, "What does Svern look like in his natural form?"<br><br>Anna sighed, "Could you give me something to restore my memories? I prefer talking to you then.. him through that translation device."<br><br>She paused, "What am I doing here? Am I the only woman left?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-11-2010, 04:51:47</strong>
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				The alien translated this.. which caused some argument before Svern raised and left Anna with the tall spinely alien.&nbsp; The alien crossed abit closer, all four of it's legs bending down to 'sit' and then one of it's feet lifting up.. using three hands to motion from time to time as he talked.. his feet equally as dexterous as his hands.&nbsp; He slowly talked, answering Anna's questions as well as he could.<br><br>"The year is 113fy.. which probably does not mean much to you.&nbsp; I'm not a historian.. although I'm sure one could approximate your ancient calendar."&nbsp; The large eyes blink again..very unnerving..especially because it's voice is just normal.<br><br>"That was Svern's natural form.. he is a human.. similar in species to your own.&nbsp; You are an ancestor of his.. and as such there was some debate on your legality as a citizen.&nbsp; However I argued that while you are a citizen by genetic right of your species.. and thus you are permitted certain freedoms."&nbsp; He shrugged with two arms and a leg&nbsp; "Streel has no right to hold you here.&nbsp; Although, you do not have an ident.. you do not have skills.. or family.. or any chance of surviving on your own.&nbsp; As to your memories - they may or may not come back.. I'm not a neurologist.. and you are certainly not the only women left.&nbsp; You are not even the only woman in this room." <br><br>The alien paused.. waiting to see if Anna would recognize it's last statement.&nbsp; "Actually.. all Osakar are female.. as you denote genders.&nbsp; At least it's not as complex as Dralasites.&nbsp; Dralasites change their genders throughout their lives.. very confusing if you ask me."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>27-11-2010, 10:00:55</strong>
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				She nods, "I see.. so you are a female as well. What are my options as far as skills.. or a career.. I don't.. I can't remember anything.. I don't know if I can do anything or have any skills."<br><br>Anna frowned, "Am I.. worth something.. my body for science study or.. something like that? What are my options?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-11-2010, 13:41:43</strong>
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				Genou raised it's foot to it's chin in a contemplative gesture. <br><br><em>"Well.. you are a genetic oddity.&nbsp; And you humans are the most tenatious..&nbsp; &nbsp;You are the first clone to be grown using the DNA and brain sequencing of an ancient human ancestor.. while highly illegal means that you are also quite unique."</em><br><br>The wall flashes, and Svern runs into the room.. looking QUITE upset.&nbsp; So much infact that he has some sortof.. honest to god.. ray pistol looking thing in his hands.&nbsp; He shouts at the Osakar.&nbsp; Then following Svern runs in a 3rd alien.&nbsp; Where Genou was a tall spindly reptilian, this one was a short squat furry simian - a monkey-man.&nbsp; Or sortof monkey-bat type creature..who was wearing dark goggles, a similar jumpsuit to the gray one that Svern and Anna wore.&nbsp; It's uniform was altered for it's short size (about 5 feet tall) and a strange membrane of skin which was folded under it's arm.<br><br>http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080128205361/starfrontiers/images/f/fb/Yazarian.jpg (http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080128205361/starfrontiers/images/f/fb/Yazarian.jpg)<br><br>As Svern yelled at Genou.. the monkey-man lunged towards Anna.&nbsp; It didn't have a weapon, but its arms were out and it snarled in an alien tongue..trying to keep Anna from interfering.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>27-11-2010, 17:13:29</strong>
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				Anna at first was stunned, then tried to defend Genou. She runs towards the monkey-man and lowers her shoulder at him, hoping to catch him off guard and use her relative mass advantage and surprise to knock him out of the way.<br><br>"Look out!" she yells. Her heart is pounding, she doesn't even have time to think she just reacts. As she collides with the monkey man her shoulder goes numb. She reaches out and tries to remove the monkey-man's goggles, grunting in exertion as she tries to snap the goggles off at least one eye. As she's struggling with the monkey-man she looks up at Genou.<br><br>Her jump suit holds her in tightly, although her very feminine shape causes her curves to bounce and jostle as she struggles for her life with the monkey man.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-11-2010, 01:17:20</strong>
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				The Monkey-alien snarls and looks to be up to the challenge, and while he's short..he's really lithe and agile - moreso then a human..and he leaps to catch Anna with both arms..trying to keep her from interfering.<br><br>"No.. do not figh...AUUUG"&nbsp; there is a momentary flash of light.. the blast can't be seen but more just the aftereffects momentarily in Anna's eyes.. similar to when someone looked at the sun then looked away.&nbsp; A beam shoots out, catching Genou, who crumples against the back wall.<br><br>Anna does manage to capture the goggles, pulling it back to see two beady feral eyes looking up at him.&nbsp; They instantly squint giving Anna time to snap the goggles back and wiggle free.&nbsp; The tall romanesk human turns it's attention and the gun towards Anna.&nbsp; He barks something in their native language..but with the business end of the ray gun..it's pretty obvious it's of the 'Stop fighting and get back or else I'll shoot' variety.<br><br>Genou groans and her limbs spasm before she starts to try to pull itself up..in abit of a daze.. cursing in a new tongue..one that sounds almost musical...as if Genou can speak in stereo in pitches and tones far beyond human.. because..well..she can.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>28-11-2010, 06:00:03</strong>
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				Anna throws her hands up and stops, "I surrender.. Don't shoot." she says. <br><br>She stops making any hostile actions and waits to find out what happens next.<br><br>Her heart is pounding in her chest. She waits to catch her breath, finding out what happens next.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-11-2010, 13:33:12</strong>
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				It's apparent from her actions that Anna surrendered.&nbsp; There was an awkward pause, then Svern gave some orders to the monkeyman.&nbsp; He moved over, taking the shoulders of Genou and started to drag her out, while Svern kept Anna covered.. eventually backing out of the room.. the wall sliding back into place.<br><br>And as sudden as the action started.. it ended.. and Anna was back in the room alone..but this time..there was a different aire to the room.. it definitely felt like a prison now.&nbsp; There even was the faint odor in the air from the laser blast or whatever that was.<br><br>Her screen was gone.. even her chair had at some point pulled back into the wall..leaving Anna with nothing but a 10x10 cube.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>28-11-2010, 21:22:58</strong>
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				"I'm sorry." she said as she slumped against the floor. "I didn't want you to hurt her.. She, didn't mean anything by it."<br><br>She brushed her hair out of her eyes, worried. <br><br>She stood up and walked to the door sensor, pleading, "I'm sorry.. I'll be more helpful.. And wont cause any problems Svern."<br><br>Anna went to the door and started pressing the red glowing button, "Accept my apology.. I will be more helpful.. Whatever you want.."<br><br>She started to sob lightly, wiping her eyes.<br><br>After five minutes of pressing the button and lightly tapping on the wall, she sat down in the middle of the floor. <em>At least I had a chair before</em>, she thought.<br><br>"I'm very cold.. the room is cold.. May I beg you for a blanket? I'll need food.. and water.. and a toilet.. and shower, eventually." She laid down on the floor in the middle of the floor looking up at the ceiling.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-11-2010, 22:50:40</strong>
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				After about two minutes there was a faint.. sound? hard to describe..but somehow Anna knew there was a change, and then a panel slid open and a small table which had a blanket - a silvery reddish blanket that looked metallic but felt soft like cotton - folded on it.<br><br>The panel with the keyboard also appeared.. apparently whoever was listening wasn't fast enough at translating her speech.. but someone.. Genou?.. relayed her message.<br><br><tt class="bbc_tt">You in the immediate needs of toilet, shower or services connected with the nourishment?</tt><br><br>Her immediate needs would always be immediately provided - but nothing further.&nbsp; No contact.. no answers.&nbsp; Anna was a prisoner.. <br><hr><br>Outside the room.. Anna was completely unaware of the trouble that was happening.&nbsp; Eventually when she did have needs, they would be met..it was only two days later (after only immediate needs being met, and no answers or communication) when Svern re-entered the room, sitting opposite Anna.&nbsp; He communicated with her using the screen.<br><br><tt class="bbc_tt">Things were complex. Anxieties which will mix with this project. I do not know if we I will speak to you again. If you please prevent me to know you understand this. </tt><br><br>He paused as if waiting for an answer, and then continued once Anna reacted.&nbsp; He drew a weapon from his belt - looking like the same one from the other day.&nbsp; He held it sideways, and then set down on the stool where he was sitting...standing up.&nbsp; He typed, and waited for the translation to appear on Anna's screen.&nbsp; As she read he nodded towards the pistol.&nbsp; He picked it up..showing her the quite obvious trigger..pointing it at the doorway he used to enter and exit, and then waited for her response.<br><br><tt class="bbc_tt">I want you to accept this. This is weapon. Soon, door will open, and someone not [odetnnoe] in this form will try to steal you. I want you weapon persona, and I protect. You do understand this?</tt><br><br>Svern then left the pistol.. retreating out of the room.&nbsp; Faintly.. through the open doorway loud angry gutteral alien-speak could be heard, along with some clicking and deep warbling.&nbsp; &nbsp;The door closed..leaving Anna alone..and now armed.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>30-11-2010, 00:30:26</strong>
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				Anna eventually ate, used the toilet, and showered. She felt refreshed once she was cleaned up, still not used to anything about this place. Even the 'shower' didn't use real water, some sort of sound waves she guessed. But, the experience was refreshing just the same. She thought about writing down everything she remembered, but realized she didn't remember enough. She tried to remember her mother, her father, any siblings- but had nothing more than a mild headache for her troubles.<br><br>Anna was ecstatic when Svern reentered the room. She hoped her apology had been accepted. As he explained the situation she became more and more worried. She didn't even remember ever having fought in her life, besides that short incident with the monkey-man.<br><br>She took the pistol and practiced aiming, she wasn't even sure if she was right or left handed. After trying both, her left hand felt more natural to her. She draped the blanket over the gun, and had the gun in her lap. She was worried frightfully about being kidnapped, or adult-napped as the case may be. She looked to see if the gun had any sort of settings, and if it had nothing besides a trigger she waited, as patiently as she could for the time that someone would come into the prison cell to do her harm.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-11-2010, 02:17:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The gun actually did have some other settings.. there was a dial with strange markings on it..and a couple other buttons..one which was glowing red.. a little readout on the side..again in alien.. and Anna could quickly discover a little clippy part that held in what looked like a strange squat flat battery type thing..maybe 3 inches long by 1 inch tall by 2 inches thick... but designed to be removed and changed in a hurry.<br><br>As she waited, that feeling that the room was about to open..or produce a bed or something..and then the wall opened.<br><br>And there was an ALIEN there.. even stranger then Genou.. even stranger then the monkey man<br><br>If Anna ever remotely had arachnophobia.. this was her worse dream come to life.&nbsp; It stood alittle under 5 feet tall..but then it was 5 feet long on the trailing 4 pairs of legs.&nbsp; It wore a red jacket and it's 3 fingered claw-like hand held what was obviously a weapon.&nbsp; It's black sectioned eye..much like a fly.. looked unblinking at the room as it's antenna twitched...and it's dual mandibles clicked.<br><br>(http://www.albinjohnson.com/starfrontiers/art/sf-vrusk.jpg)<br><br>Seeing Anna..it immediately raised it's weapon, and clicked angerly at her.&nbsp; Strangely, the clicks seemed to follow the same sounds as the language Svern had used.. albeit from a much more alien mouth.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>30-11-2010, 09:39:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna screamed as she saw the monster. With a trembling hand hidden under a blanket, she fired at the creature twice, hoping luck would be on her side, and a little bit of surprise through that she fired through the silvery blanket would catch the creature off guard.<br><br>She jumped behind the chair, using it for temporary cover as she aimed better and fired a third and forth time. She waited to see what happened, not sure what was going to happen next. Her heart was pounding in her chest. Perspiration was forming on her forehead. Her hands were still trembling. Her body was tingling from the rush of adrenaline and potentially fatal danger.<br><br>Anna looked to see if she could see beyond the doorway, wondering what was outside and wanting desperately to escape- but she had this huge monstrosity in front of her first to deal with. She tried to calm down enough to think about what to do next, hopefully this wicked alien wouldn't kill her outright.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-11-2010, 13:32:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Of course, Anna was utterly untrained, and in a near panic.&nbsp; She couldn't really be held responsible for her actions.. could she?<br><br>There was no recoil, although the gun did grow warm as the afterimage of the beams cut through the room.&nbsp; She got two shots off, and then the monster fired.<br><br>His gun made little 'puff puff puff' sounds, and then Anna was sprayed with a hail of what felt like little needles.&nbsp; 2 inch long barbs laced her body.&nbsp; They hurt, but moreso..they must have been drugged because Anna felt herself suddenly incredibly drowsy.&nbsp; Fighting to raise her gun, her last image is the large monster lunging forward.. possibly to eat her brains.&nbsp; (okay..it's not..but the mind does funny things..)<br><br><hr><br>Anna awoke.. she's moving, although there is little sensation to movement.&nbsp; She's laying on some sortof gurney-like bed.. although she's been strapped down securely.&nbsp; To the one side of her is the red-coat insect monster.. and to the other is a red coat human.. someone she's not seen before.&nbsp; They are walking through a hallway.. the human has a hand on the gurney.. guiding it as they pass corridor bulkheads similiar to the construction of her prison room.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>30-11-2010, 17:53:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She awoke and slowly opened her eyes, "Release me.." she tries to say. She struggles slightly, seeing how well the gurney is tied down. She's worried beyond words and frightened about what they might do to her. They had her completely vulnerable, she decides to cry out, "Help, help, help.."<br><br>In her brain she's yelling it, but in her drugged stupor it sounds slightly above a whisper.<br><br>She turns her head left and right, sees the human, shocked. "I need your help, sir.."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-11-2010, 18:39:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				A pendant around the neck of the human beeped twice, and then a tiny speaker spoke some alien to it.. maybe some sortof communicator.&nbsp; They paused, looked down at Anna and exchanged words.&nbsp; Then the human reached up to it's throat..touching a couple of the lights on it.&nbsp; He spoke slowly in alien.. there was a pause, two beeps.. then the pendant spoke.<br><br><em>They are held back for attacking a star law officer. My name is a star law policeman Eris, and this is a star law policeman Ktik' Lik. They did not carry marking - which is your name?</em><br><br>At the name Ktik' Lik the buggy alien dipped it's head.&nbsp; Strangely this human didn't seem scared by the monster.. of course.. to him these were commonplace.. they were only monsters to Anna.. practically everything was a monster to Anna it seemed.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>30-11-2010, 20:09:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna looks aghast, "I'm sorry.. I didn't know he was a star law officer.... Uhm, I don't have one of those translator things on your neck.. My name is Anna.. I don't remember anything else.. I was being interviewed by two aliens.. One was named Svern.. I think I pronounced that right.. He gave me the weapon and said that someone was coming in through the door to kill me and I needed to defend myself.. I apologize profusely.. I'm glad your clicking alien wasn't harmed at all.. I.. I didn't want to hurt anyone."<br><br>She paused and realized she had said too much for the translators to translate. She wasn't sure how much help these two were going to be, but, at least they didn't try to do anything horrible to her so far. She decided to lay her cards out on the table,&nbsp; "Genou was the other person.. who was helping me.. She is a translator alien.. Svern told me that he wanted me.. That I am from an ancient race of humans and had been.. recently revived I guess.. So, I have no id.. I don't know my name.. and, I'm a little bit like a.. fish out of water.. All of my friends, family, and loved ones were probably dead thousands of years ago.. I just need more information to.. figure out what to do.. and how to survive.. If I can survive, then I can think about prospering eventually."<br><br>Anna waited again, "You could check my fingerprints.. or blood.. or my, uhm, DNA to see if I have any relatives or what my name is.. I'm still getting used to all of those alien creatures walking around.. so normally like they belong here.. I can't remember, but, it seems.. unnatural to me."<br><br>She closes her eyes, waiting until they take her whereever they take her, helpless and powerless in the situation and not liking the feeling at all.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 01:30:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The translator tried, but it often gave little angry buzzes and flashed red lights.&nbsp; Both the human and the 'clicking alien' listened..occasionally talked back and forth.&nbsp; <br><br>Then the 'clicking alien' reached up.. it's claw-like hand coming towards Anna.. but it was only to check over her wounds.. it's cool chitinous claw examining her shoulder and neck where she was hit.&nbsp; It said something, and the human gave a nod, and then he reached to start unstrapping Anna from the bed.<br><br>The human talked slowly.. so the translator could try to keep up.<br><br><em>Please be quiet. And we will get to the place where comfort. This facility is now under the control of Star Law. Test-illegal Streel - unfortunately They was one of the tests.</em><br><br>When she was unstrapped, they helped her to her feed..because she was still somewhat woozy from the drugs.&nbsp; The human reached to unhook the translator from his neck, and then reached to wrap it around Anna's neck.<br><br><em>Press here Green.&nbsp; Talk.&nbsp; Press here Red.&nbsp; Silence speak.</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 02:05:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She tenses up as the creature inspects her closely. She's terrified of him, but trying not to show it.<br><br>Anna nodded and looked to see where the two buttons were. She pressed the green button, 'Thank you." then pressed the red. She tried to get the timing right and after a few experiments, seemed to have it done.<br><br>"What is going to happen to me?"<br><br>She pressed the buttons for the device to translate.<br><br>"I'm still alive and am.. not property.. Can you figure out if I'm related to someone?" She pressed the button again.<br><br>She was worried that she would be left on the empty streets, abandoned and alone.<br><br>Anna stretches and sees how fatigued she is from the medicine.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 02:59:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The two help her to what looks like a lounge.&nbsp; There are a couple other in red, and the rest mostly in the same gray outfit that Anna wears... although some have belts and other electronics and what not.<br><br><em>"Good question.&nbsp; That is outside our jurisdiction - but we are to ensure you are not wrongly imprisoned."&nbsp; </em><br><br><em>"You need to be restored to the public." </em>adds the bug creature who has been mostly quiet.&nbsp; Apparently the translator works on bug too.<br><br>The lounge has humans, and a couple of the monkey-men.. there is also another bug-monster across the room.&nbsp; And Genou..who stands out as the tallest creature in the room.&nbsp; <br><br><em>"We can take you to Prenglar.&nbsp; There you sought our Council representative.&nbsp; Naturlization aid."</em>&nbsp; <br><br>And then passing through people Anna sees a window.&nbsp; But it's not trees.. or some sortof city.. or buildings.. but they are in space.&nbsp; They are IN SPACE.. floating above a brown and grey world.. where the brown is criss-crossed by beads of light ending in clusters or brighter lights.. cities.. highways.. she never realized it..but she's in orbit.. above a world..
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 03:45:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She nods as the bug creature talks, somewhat relieved to see other humans. She's shocked when she's taken by the window. "Wait a second.. We're in some kind of spaceship? How is that.. How is that even possible? What about pressure.. and oxygen?"<br><br>She stares at the window, amazed and speechless for a minute. <br><br>When she gets gently nudged she comes to again and realizes she's been starring, she presses the translation button, "That creature over there, Genou- talked to me earlier and was helping me out.. she told me I needed to become a citizen but that I had no skills.. so would be in trouble."<br><br>She waited for the translator to translate, speaking the same sentence again, slower.<br><br>"Who.. or what is a prenglar.. Are all of the aliens.. Are you all from Earth? Do we have a common ancestor?" She curses as she repeats herself again slower.<br><br>She's a little awestruck and on information overload, she has a sort of dazed look on her face as she's trying to process all of this new information.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 03:58:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The two talk among themselves, and then the bug monster approaches Genou.. talking briefly.<br><br><em>"She was the call blowers..For your situation." </em>He frowns at the buzzing of the mistranslations.<br><br>Then Genou and the bug monster returned.<br><br><em>"I am pleased to see that you are unharmed.&nbsp; It was unjust what Streel was doing with you here."</em> the tall alien gave a bow and then lowered herself.&nbsp; After saying another word in alien, both of the red jackets left Anna with Genou.<br><br><em>"You should learn PanGal.&nbsp; The translators are not very good at translating dead languages."</em>&nbsp; She then gazed out of the window, then back.&nbsp; <em>"I cannot stay with you long, but I understand you are to be taken back to Prenglar.&nbsp; I do not like the large cities - too many beings stare at me there.&nbsp; But I will ride with you to the station."</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 06:43:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiles as Genou is talking to her, talking slowly and turning on the translator before speaking. She spoke haltingly for the device to translate. "Do you.. have something I can learn the language with.. Uhm, I'm guessing there is no such thing as a book."<br><br>Anna frowns and repeats her ritual of touching the device, "I don't like the only language I know to be considered an ancient, dead language.. How many years.. Do you have years? How long has it been since humans were uhm, common?"<br><br>She goes with Genou toward the station.<br><br>"Prenglar is a large city? Is.. Do you know what planet I originally come from?"<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 13:49:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Genou moves with Anna to sit down, and reaching her long arm out, stops Anna from touching the device. "I can speak to you without the translator.&nbsp; Please do not distress yourself."<br><br>It's alien face gives no emotion, but there is abit of concern and tenderness in her voice.<br><br>"Humans are common.. very common.&nbsp; I believe they are the most populous race in the Frontier.&nbsp; Or Yazarians.." she pauses, and then points out one of the Monkey-men.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>"All of the races developed on different worlds - I'm not aware of which world the Human homeworld was.. I'm sorry I don't know too much about your species history - I'm more interested in linguistics.&nbsp; The other two main races of the Frontier are the Vrusk" she points out one of the bug monsters, "And the Dralasite."&nbsp; <br><br>She pauses and looks around. "Hmm.. curious.. none of them are around.&nbsp; Dralasites are short amorphous blobs." She pauses.. "You may notice I didn't mention myself.&nbsp; My race is new to the Frontier - we are from what the Frontier named the 'Rim'.&nbsp; As such.. I am still an oddity - much more then you are.&nbsp; That is why I find heavily populated worlds distressing.&nbsp; My species is called Osakar.&nbsp; There are other rim races - the Humma, the Ifshnit.. " she pauses.. "I suppose and the Mechanon.. although they have been denied membership in the Frontier.&nbsp; Then of course.. there is the Sathar.. they are a war-like alien bent on destroying the Frontier.. infiltrating and enslaving."<br><br>As they are talking, the human in red comes back, giving Anna a piece of plastic.. it's covered with strange writing, but has a moving 3d picture of her head on it. <br><br>(http://www.f4fbbs.com/StarFrontiers/rules/ADBTOC/ad-b-014.gif)<br><br>Through Genou.. they explain that this card will be Anna's temporary identification until she can get her ID straightened out.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 18:17:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna absorbed it all. There was so much to learn but she was an eager and willing student. "I see... Thank you for uhm, taking an interest in me.. and, helping me as much as you can.."<br><br>"So, Svern was.. trying to steal me? What did he want to do with me.. For what purpose? How did you get involved? Is Svern a Sathar? <br><br>She looked at the alien races as Genou discussed them. She would have so much more to learn. She repeated each thing three times in her mind, hoping that would help retain it in her mind for future reference. She looked to see if anyone had any portable media devices, like what might've passed for a book or an ipad.<br><br>"Can I get a.. uhm, device that displays information.. that I could ask it and it could show me? Or, borrow one at least? Even if it's old and.. obsolete it will still seem practically like magic to me.. I mean, I can't believe we're on a ship in space.. that's just amazing."<br><br>She genuinely was amazed at the circumstances and seemed an eager/willing student. <br><br>"What would you recommend as far as trying to get a career.. or training so that I could.. purchase the things I wish and remain safe?"<br><br>She looked at the id and turned it this way and that, "Thank you for the temporary ID card... How much information is stored on this card.. Does it have everything about me like, my height.. and weight.. and everything, or is it just a dumb piece of.. plastic? Or whatever it is."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 19:07:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The Star Law officers didn't really have the patience, but Genou explained everything.<br><br>"Mm..sounds like you want a Body Comp.. they are very fashionable I understand.. never understood that aspect of Humans.&nbsp; You Humans and your gadgets.. I can see it's not a recent trait..but perhaps something genetic."&nbsp; Genou gave a delightful chuckle again.<br><br>They moved onto the ID card..it was touch activated..and the surface itself was like a miny screen.&nbsp; Certain buttons brought up her idenfication.. her home..although it was depressingly blank..and many temporary warnings were flashing.. it was clearly like the sortof bank card one got while waiting for their real one in the mail.&nbsp; It also could bring up a 'bank balance'.. and do transfers.. cash money was a thing of the past.&nbsp; They had loaded 200 credits.. Genou taught Anna how to read numbers.. the first part of her learning the alien language..and learnt how to call up her balance and use her card to spend.<br><br>From there they moved onto the frontier.. "You can.. do anything you want.&nbsp; I suppose.. although the first thing you should do is learn PanGal.. I would argue when you go before the Council for them to offer some sortof reparations.. Streel was obviously using you as the center of their experiments and you should be given reparations for everything a normal citizen should have earned."<br><br>Outside something caught Anna's eye..and then she saw as a long sleek silvery craft approached.&nbsp; "The shuttle is nearly here..&nbsp; Here.." she brought out her card..it was distinctly different from Anna's too.. and then pressing some buttons.. "There I've shared my contact information.&nbsp; You can use this on any com-term to send me messages.. or if we're on the same planet even have conversations.&nbsp; I do hope to talk soon with you."<br><br>Two of the Star Law officers approached..speaking in PanGal..too fast for the translator.&nbsp; "It's time for you to go.. they are taking you to Gran Quivera.. I'll be at the station for a few more hours before my ship arrives..you should be able to com me from the shuttle." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 23:33:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"How much does a Bodycomp cost?" she asked. "I don't supposed 200 credits is enough for it.. Or, will that have to cover my transportation, too?"<br><br>She was worried about all of the changes but being a trooper too and putting on a brave face at least.<br><br>"Thank you for your advice Genou.. I will learn the language Pan Gal and.. see what happens next.. I will communicate with you while I'm nearby.. Uhm, good travels." she lamely said and then smiled.<br><br>She watched the ship with awe. The technology they have here is mind-boggling. She wondered if they had wiped out all diseases, cancer, and even controlled aging. <br><br>She went with the Star Law officers to the shuttle, waving to Genou as she left the only friend she could remember.<br><br>Anna pressed the translator button when she was being talked to, she didn't know where to go or what to do. She hoped the flight attendants would be friendly, but worried they wouldn't be.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-12-2010, 01:17:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna was guided through what looked like a typical customs.. others were lining up at what looked no different then ATMs, but they just walked past.&nbsp; When they got to a security checkpoint the officers just walked her through it.. the people working there doing nothing.&nbsp; During her walk Anna saw more of the aliens..and then she finally saw one of the other creatures.. it was short..maybe 4' tall.. and dark blue..but it was transparent..and she could sortof see through it.&nbsp; It was basically a little blob that had stubby little legs and a long arm with little tentacle like fingers.<br><br>Anna didn't have too much time to take anything in as she was walked through.. through an airlock.&nbsp; They paused, and someone with a dark blue uniform (and different logo then the Streel logo on the grey uniforms) came over.&nbsp; Seeing her translator, the human talked slowly.<br><br>"Welcome to the transport.&nbsp; I understand you are a special guest.&nbsp; If you ever need assistance, I will show you how to ring to get my attention.&nbsp; Have you ever walked in zero gravity?&nbsp; Just be sure to use the handholds over your head" he reached up and showed the ceiling had recesses that were actually sortof like handholds..like a ladder on the ceiling. "And make sure you put one foot down before pulling your other foot up."&nbsp; He nodded to the two officers who backed away, and then he lead her through a tight small opening (but she could still stand up and walk..it was just only 2 feet wide and 5 feet tall..so very claustrophic.) and suddenly.. Anna was weightless.<br><br>The shuttle looked like a 1st class private jet..although it was wider and lower then common jets.&nbsp; The ceiling was only 7 feet tall..well within reach..and the floor was carpeted.&nbsp; Suddenly Anna realized that her shoes were sticking to the carpet..much like velcro. She could walk even though she was weightless..her hair lifting up and floating..and reaching up use the handholds to help guide her.&nbsp; The guide travelled with her down the empty shuttle to a seat up near the front.&nbsp; It was like a large rounded seat with straps to hold one in..very padded..with a screen that came out of the side, and some other buttons.. one which was indicated calls for more assistance.&nbsp; "Do you have any final questions?&nbsp; The flight will only take 5 hours."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>02-12-2010, 02:43:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She was shocked at the blob creature, but barely had time to study or interact with it.<br><br>"I haven't been in zero-g before.. Uhm, thank you.. How much does this cost.. do I have to pay for it.. and, is there a bathroom if I need one during the next five hours?"<br><br>She was slightly embarrassed at not knowing basic things like this. "Sorry, I'm new here," she said in her defense.<br><br>Anna sat down and strapped herself in, seeing if she could figure out how to activate the screen. She asked the man how was helping her, "Can I get this screen to teach me PanGal?"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-12-2010, 13:33:19</strong>
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				The attendant was very patient.&nbsp; "You would have paid at the automated terminals outside..ooh.. wait you were here with those Star Law officers.. no..don't worry about the flight.&nbsp; Normally the Morgane's World to Gran Quivera shuttle costs 75 credits.&nbsp; There are refreshment facilities at the back of the cabin.. if you require their use, just ring for me."<br><br>He then showed her how to use the screen.. "To learn.. PanGal?" he was alittle embarrassed..&nbsp; but then he navigated the screen..and basically started a pre-school type program.. something so basic that Anna could start getting the very basics.<br><br>Of course once others came onto the flight.. aliens.. other humans.. there were many distractions.. and then when the ship took off..she could feel the tugging of the retro rockets..see the stars spinning outside the window far brighter then ever seen before.. then at once the ship spun and she saw the station she had woken up on.. and the world below.. a large dark brown world with beads of lights.<br><br>A warbling sound brought her out.. she had been sitting alone when the flight started.. but a dull orange blob had moved up to the seat and was strapping himself down.&nbsp; It spoke in a rasping deep bellow.. and of course in alien.<br><br>"Hello.." chimed the translator.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>02-12-2010, 16:48:38</strong>
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				Anna thanked the attendant, looking embarrassed herself that she didn't know basic words. She blushed as she strapped herself in. <br><br>She looked at the alien, trying to hold her revulsion inside, she pressed the translator, "Hello.. Sorry, I'm still not used to.. uhm, such strange appearances to me.. Uhm, nice to meet you.. I'm Anna.. And, need to learn Pangal." she smiled meekly and looked at the creature, "Like a small child, I know.. Uhm, do you.. live ln houses and.. have different genders." Her inquisitive mind got the best of her although she should be focusing on her language studies.<br><br>Anna looked at the Pan-gal learning program, putting the earphone in her ear so she could hear the program. She wanted to learn both how to read the words and how to speak it, at least for the most common 50 words or so.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-12-2010, 19:13:59</strong>
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				The blob regarded her with two clusters of nerves that resembled eyes.&nbsp; It was unblinking..but then it was also alittle disturbing being able to see inside a creature.. through a creature.<br><br>"Houses?" it spoke, and the translator translated.. "Ooh no.. we live in big bubbles..that float.&nbsp; And sometimes the bubbles purse, and we need to get new bubbles blown." it paused and then made a breathy warbling sound.<br><br>"You don't look like a small child.&nbsp; Would you like a treat? You know..you should never take treats from a strange Yarzarian.. and they all are strange.." more warbling.<br><br>On the screen it was starting with counting.. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>02-12-2010, 21:00:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded slowly at the weird creature, using the translator, "No thank you.. I've got to study.. Uhm, have a nice flight."<br><br>Anna practiced the lessons on the monitor, starting with counting, then continuing with whatever the computer said was the next best thing to learn. She repeated the numbers three times and traced the images with her fingertip. She noticed she had 1/2 inch nails. She couldn't remember them being this long, or even anything before a few hours ago.<br><br>After a few hours of studying basic letters and simple phrases, she decided to do some poking around to gather information.<br><br>She asked the computer, "Display information about cloning ancient life forms.. simplify the information into visuals that a child could understand."<br><br>She was also curious about humans and if Earth even existed any more, "Is there a record of a planet called Earth.. If so, how far away is it from our present position?"<br><br>Anna was afraid to find out the answer, but just had to know. It would let her focus on her task at hand if she realized she had no home to return to.<br><br>She was worried as she glanced at the screen and waited for a reply.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 03:16:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The computer screen continued with her lessons, and then started to talk to her about cloning.&nbsp; It was still very difficult as she barely understood the language, and the translator was only so good at translation.<br><br>Cloning technology is reserved for the ultra-rich.&nbsp; Several companies offer the services - however the computer is more trying to sell you the technology then offer any real information on it.&nbsp; It's like trying to ask a used car dealer how the engine works - <em>hey he may not know the details, but Have you considered sitting in this red sports car right here?&nbsp; It suits you perfect.&nbsp; </em><br><br>When she switches to Earth - the are only some scant references.&nbsp; Earth was the previous name of the world now known as Minotaur, in the Theseus system.&nbsp; It was changed in the year 397pf.&nbsp; (whatever 397pf. is supposed to mean) after some ruler who first unified the balkanized divisions... Then later in 350pf. the Humans and Vrusks met.&nbsp; From there trade started.. fifty years later.. the Dralasites joined the mix.. although the Vrusk had known about them for over a hundred years.&nbsp; Then between 274pf. and 270pf. the Frontier was formed.<br><br>Beside her.. the orange blob would watch her from time to time.. while watching his..her..it's..own screen.&nbsp; A piece of it would extend from it's body..and one of it's eyes would slowly move through it's body until it was at the tip..watching what Anna was looking up..and then it would move away if she looked at him...the appendage slowly pulling back into it's body...which by now had lost it's legs..and just was an amorphous blob held into the seat by the seat belt.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 06:15:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna continued studying as much as she could. She was trying to get all of the facts straight but having a difficult time with all of the information that was available to her. She decided to focus on learning until she became better. After reading up on cloning and Earth she decided to take a break. "What sort of gift would you give me? You don't seem to have.. any personal belongings at all."<br><br>She smiled pleasantly and waited for an answer, before resuming her studying. Her head was swimming with all of the facts- where Earth was, the alien species, what had happened, cloning. It was all more than a little overwhelming.<br><br>Anna sighed and waited, "Is what I'm doing interesting to you? I need to learn PanGal.. I'm new here, to this part of the galaxy and.. need to figure out my place in it... " she told the strange slime.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 23:07:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The orange creature turned and moved more of it's body around.. an opening formed.. taking in air..and then pushing it out..again..it spoke (strange..it didn't actually speak like Humans did..but then..it was just a blob)<br><br>"Very fascinating.. yes.&nbsp; Never met an adult-child before.&nbsp; And one who speaks worse then an Ifshnit" It worbled at that.<br><br>It then stretched it's head out..it's neck stretching and then peering around her..finally back up at her face.. "Your place appears to be seated?&nbsp; Is it not so?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 23:28:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiles and uses the communicator, "Not literally.. I mean, my place in the world.. In the heavens.. In space.. i don't know where I came from and I don't know where I'm going.. Everything is new to me.. i don't have any uhm, reference point."<br><br>Anna pointed to the screen, "When you were young and learning.. Well, I learned different things.. Not Pangal which I need to learn now."<br><br>She smiled weakly. "Thank you for the conversation.. I'm Anna.. I'll be with you over the next 3 hours."<br><br>She went back to studying, unless he was too distracting for her to continue learning.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-12-2010, 19:08:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It appeared to placate the blob.. but out of the corner of her eye.. it was always like.. just watching her.. it would extend one of it's pesuedo pods with an eye on it..and be watching her intently.. only to look away if she glanced over.<br><br>Before long, something else was distracting.&nbsp; A small point of light started getting bigger, and then it was clear to see other pricks of light all going to the planet.&nbsp; It looked smallish..and it was almost entirely covered with signs of life.. and the closer they got the more ships and activities were present in orbit around the planet.<br><br>The final minutes were the best, with the shuttle flying close to this huge orbital station.. the station must have been thousands of feet across.. and in addition to smaller shuttles coming in and out there were some large ships.. ships that were long and spindly..with engines held away on nacelles.. sortof if you took Star Trek ships and then stretched them out to be long and skinny.&nbsp; THen the shuttle rotated, unfortunately cutting off the view and replacing it with stars as the shuttle docked.<br><br>The internal lighting shifted, and then the attendant came to help escort everyone out of the shuttle..through the small airlock into a larger cylindrical room where everyone was guided to a set of elevators..&nbsp; &nbsp;The elevator ride was interesting.. along the ride the gravity increased until it leveled out just below 1g...although after the hours of weightlessness.. Anna felt heavier.&nbsp; They then disembarked through a security checkpoint..where Anna spotted some of the Red Jacketed Star Law who were apparently waiting for her.. a Monkey man and a Bug alien.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>In the security checkpoint however.. Anna was overwhelmed.&nbsp; Unlike the corporate satellite she was on.. here everyone wore EVERY SORT of fashion.. All colours were present.. and flowing materials wafted and drifted..looking like some Paris showcase.. and surprisingly it seemed some of the clothing..especially worn by humans and monkey men..were this gauzy transparent material..with just enough masking to hide the modesty..but they basically looked like someone wrapped people in colourful tissuepaper.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>06-12-2010, 22:58:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna was annoyed at the blob that was spying on her, but, wasn't sure how to tell him to stop besides asking him to stop.<br><br>She was amazed at the scene happening before her with the spaceships and planet entry. She was disappointed when her ship turned towards the space station- although the space station was spectacular in it's own right.<br><br>As they finally docked with the space Anna was glad to be standing up. She stood up and rubbed her legs. They were still numb and felt rubbery from the long trip. As gravity increased she wasn't used to it and felt like she weighed a few hundred pounds into of her normal weight.<br><br>She was amazed by the thin and shifting clothing,&nbsp; She pressed her translator and asked, talking slowly, "How does the clothing work?" she asked one of the Star Officers. "Can you point me in the direction of an electronic store? Can you tell me when I'm going to the planet?"<br><br>Anna was nervous but hopeful they could help her and very friendly.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2010, 01:27:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The officers regarded her, and then answered back. "Please come with us.."<br><br>They lead her around the standard flow of people checking in.. by-passing security and through the concourse to another of the flight centers.&nbsp; They didn't really answer any of her questions, and Anna got little look of the people..although the concourse was a multi-level mall filled with all sorts of aliens.&nbsp; Through another security checkpoint, and through some doors that were marked with the same symbols as the Star Law uniforms.&nbsp; Through more checkpoints and then up a large elevator.. through a larger hatchway then the commercial one..and into a small interior shuttle..this one made to seat maybe 6.&nbsp; And instead of being all carpeted..this one is very plain.&nbsp; The indicate where Anna should sit..and take the row of seats infront of her.&nbsp; Finally a small green blob comes in.. moving to the front and sitting down.&nbsp; No words are exchanged as the shuttle lifts off.. and through a small window Anna gets to watch the shuttle pulling away from the station, and then going into reentry and starting to head towards one of the largest clusters of lights.<br><br>The re-entry and landing was just amazing.. and this world looked just bizarre.&nbsp; It's hard to really point out why..but the horizon seemed to curve away in all directions.. making the world have this strange fish-eye effect.&nbsp; The gravity felt normal, and the sky was bright light blue..even whiter blue then on Earth.<br><br>Anna doesn't have long to dwell.. from the small landing bay, she's escorted into a waiting .. <br><br>Well.. she would have called it a car.. except it floated.&nbsp; About a foot off the ground.. just floating with no means of support.&nbsp; And it's painted with that same Red and logo of the Star law..including some recessed lights on the top.&nbsp; Escorted into the back, the car silently takes to the sky..and starts to fly over the city of tomorrow.. far below winding roads have some ground travel.. long arching walkways connect pedestrian concourses.. raised monorails travel between clusters of buildlings..and everywhere seems to have landing pads for the flying cars which all seem to have minds of their own flying above the city.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>07-12-2010, 04:50:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna was agape at the amazing and wondrous things she had continued to see. Many questions popped into her head- how did the car work, where was the propulsion, had they solved the problems of pollution? Before she could even ponder such things she was zipped away yet again. She looked out the window and watched in amazement.<br><br>She checked her ID to see if they had given her a last name, she didn't remember it at all. She also looked to see if she recognized things for her height, weight, age, hair color, eye color, and anything else.<br><br>"Uhm, where are we going?" she asks into the translator, speaking slowly and succinctly. "Can you tell me.. what my file says about me.. please?" Anna was asking with kindness and hoped that the men would be more helpful, if nothing else to help a woman in distress. She didn't know if they would though, however she hoped they would.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2010, 13:22:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She could barely read the card.. although she had learned enough to make out 'Anna'.. at least that was a small victory.<br><br>The two officers ignored her through the flight, and the flying car ended up heading towards a monolithic V shaped building which towered above one part of the city.&nbsp; Heading upwards it landed on a pad which extended itself out from the building.&nbsp; One of the officers got out.. the other staying in the front.&nbsp; From the building side, the wall parted and a human in a straight but sheer outfit that more or less showed everything waited.&nbsp; The officer opened the door for Anna, and then guided her out&nbsp; The woman had a translator, and pressed a button.<br><br>"Welcome Anna.&nbsp; Please follow me."&nbsp; The officer stayed behind, returning to the flying car after dropping Anna off.&nbsp; The door sealed up behind them, and they were in some sortof future... government buildings.&nbsp; It even felt like it.&nbsp; Down several halls, and into a larger open office.&nbsp; The human went to sit behind a desk, nodding to a seat infront. "Please sit."<br><br>After settling.. her breasts distracticingly visible.. the woman smiled a moment.<br><br>"I'll be your aide.. to help you as best as you can.&nbsp; Please.. let me answer any questions, and be your..representative when dealing with any corporation.&nbsp; You can choose another aide at any time, but I am the one who has been appointed to you by the Gran Quivera office of the Council of Worlds.&nbsp; So.. questions.." she leaned forward and smiled.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>07-12-2010, 17:00:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna used the translator as she talked, since she was still no where near proficient, "What is going on here.. Have I been charged with some sort of crime.. I'm confused about why I was.. removed from the ship and transferred to this building." If this human speaks her language she wouldn't use the translator.<br><br>She kept clicking the translator every time she talked, she looked around, "Although the things I've seen are wondrous so far.."<br><br>Anna couldn't help but look at her bare breasts, "Is that normal to.. wear such unmodest clothing? You have very shapely breasts but it.. I think I would be uncomfortable dressing like that.. Don't you get unwanted attention and uhm, oogling?"<br><br>She frowns, "Someone I met told me that I should seek reparations for what was done to me.. so that I could at least get some amount of comfort.. "<br><br>Anna smirked, "Is there some way to learn.. and have it go directly to my memory instead of just reading things? I am starting to learn Pangal like any toddler.. but I can't help to think you must have invented better ways of learning.. Oh, and, A wrist computer.. Can I get an old fashion one for an inexpensive amount? I have uhm, 200 credits."<br><br>She talked slowly so the translator could keep up "Am I.. a clone of someone who has lived before or.. is this my first life? Can I get any more information about myself.. like DNA profiling or.. whatever your time calls it."<br><br>She blushes,&nbsp; "I'm sorry for so many questions."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2010, 23:22:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The woman smiled, and then unlike so many others.. patiently explained and answered Anna's questions.&nbsp; In that first meeting Anna learned so much.. <br><br>Anna learned that she was in some sortof government buildings.. her situation was unique and Star Law couldn't figure out where else to deposit her except directly with the Council of Worlds.. the equivalent of not knowing what to do with someone so dropping them off at the United Nations building.&nbsp; She certainly was not the criminal.. rather the escort was for her benefit.. since it would have been nearly impossible for her to find her own way here.. thus the Police escort.&nbsp; Plus her ID would not allow her to move through the various security stations.<br><br>Streel.. the company which woke her up.. was a large company.. a large multi-world ..indeed the company was so large they OWNED planets.. they were charged with creating her.&nbsp; Anna is.. in essence.. a clone of herself.. grown from recovered tissue from excavation sites.. with the brain-image being copied from some classified archival data stores which Streel recently uncovered.&nbsp; There were many nuances to the legalities of cloning.. although Streel ignored many of those.. including getting consent..as there is no way Anna from the past could have consented to her cloning.&nbsp; It also put her citizenship in question, although the Council of World lawyers were working on issuing her citizenship from Gran Quivera.. to grant her an identity so she could live her life.&nbsp; The Council of Worlds were also in the middle of a legal dispute with Streel about re compensation for Anna's well-being.. but in the mean-time would agree to pay reasonable expenses.. as litigation could go on for months or years.<br><br>The woman.. Haitu Del acarn.. or just Haitu.. smiled and showed off her clothing.&nbsp; She indicated that transparent clothing was the latest fashion trend.. especially with Humans and Yarzarians.. in the last couple years.&nbsp; Dralasites rarely wore clothing.. and Vrusks normally only wore vests.&nbsp; She indicated it was because of an assassination attempt just under two years ago.. where a Human was under the mind-control of the Sathar using this biological symbiot.. and as such transparent clothing shows that there are no mind-control creatures hidden.. sortof a public knee-jerk reaction to the terrorist activities.&nbsp; <br><br>Haitu agreed that Anna would be taken care of.. they made arrangements for an apartment for her to stay at until she found where she truly wanted to live.. and would pay for reasonable expenses.&nbsp; A computer.. or body comp would fall under that reasonable expenses.&nbsp; As to training, she suggested that she could help Anna with finding some education corporations.. especially with the Explorer corps.. it's an industry to have people going out on exploration to quickly learn skills they may need where they are going.&nbsp; And to show that they meant business.. Haitu took Anna's ID card..and transferred 40,000 credits onto it.&nbsp; She also transfered the contact information for her office incase Anna needed to reach her.<br><br>Finally.. Haitu indicated that there was little specific information available about her past.&nbsp; There had been some terrible wars.. the planet itself was renamed.. and after the discovery of the Jump drives.. Human spread out to the stars.&nbsp; She indicated that most Humans wouldn't even know which world their species were borne on.. most would assume it was Gran Quivera or White Light.. two of the largest populated worlds.. <br><br>Haitu suggested that Anna has alot to take in.. she should go home.. get some food.. and take some time to acclimatize herself.&nbsp; She also suggested perhaps Anna hire someone to be a personal attendant.. to help her with all the commonday things as she gets used to society.. or if she wished she could call Star Law to take her back home.&nbsp; But the choice was Anna's... <br><br>Freedom.. personal freedom was very important on the frontier.&nbsp; And that's why Streel was in such trouble.. it wasn't as much the illegal cloning.. but that they were denying Anna the basic freedoms every other citizen enjoyed.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>08-12-2010, 00:41:20</strong>
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				Anna thanked Haitu for all of her help, "This is.. more than just a little bit of information.. it's overwhelming."<br><br>"Where can I get a personal attendant.. that wont take advantage of me?"<br><br>She nodded when she explained about the Explorer corps- it sounded like that was just the perfect place.<br><br>"Thank you.. Most people get around on mass transit I'm guessing? Is there a number to call from my id badge if there is an emergency? I've.. see violence here already.. You look so gorgeous already as well... Is it easy to find an attendant? I'd like to get a wrist comp and attendant before heading home.. Does food have to still be prepared?"<br><br>She spoke aloud her agenda, "Settle in to home.. get food.. find attendant.. get wrist comp.. explore corps.. shopping for clothes"<br><br>Anna went to hug Haitu, the difference this woman could make in Anna's life is nothing short of amazing. She was excited and brimming with curiosity. She couldn't wait to see what she would discover. At least she knew now why her memory was so foggy, she didn't have any currently living friends or family. Everything she read about was not real, it just happened in her mind.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2010, 01:57:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Haitu was polite but abit surprised when Anna came close to embrace her.&nbsp; <br><br>"I'm sorry..you took me by surprise." she smiled back.. "You may wish to.. be careful.. so you don't give people the wrong idea.&nbsp; And yes..you dial 113 for Star Law.. or you could look at getting a panic-button.&nbsp; You may even want to consider picking up a sidearm." she then shows that even her.. a government employee..was packing a weapon.&nbsp; It was alittle boggling.<br><br>"Mass transit.. or you could summon a robotic cab.. you could rent a vehicle.. there are many options.&nbsp; Although until you learn how to drive.. I'd probably avoid renting vehicles." She smiles back<br><br>"As for your aid.. you could go to 24-Hour Escorts.. or even SecurCo if you would want the added protection.&nbsp; You could even call them from nearly any terminal.&nbsp; Just let me know if there is anything else I can help with.. and I will let you know about the progress of your case." she pauses.. "I would probably advise against off-world travel.. but you are a free citizen.&nbsp; It just would complicate matters if you were needed for any documentation for this case.&nbsp; Besides I would highly recommend you take time to acclimatize..&nbsp; Ooh.. one final thing." <br><br>She reaches to a shelf on her desk and brings out an ID badge.. a different one that is not a temporary badge.. this one has a small hologram of Anna on it.. and she can make out her name... and it has the balance of 40,200 Credits on it.&nbsp; "This is a full ID.. you can let me have your temporary ID.&nbsp; It is also bio-metrically coded to you.. only you can use this ID." <br><br>She smiled and raised to guide Anna out of her offices and out towards the elevators in the lobby.&nbsp; "I would take you farther.. however I have work to do of my own this afternoon.&nbsp; These elevators will take you either to the aircars on the roof decks.. or down to the concourse." <br><br>Haitu paused, and then awkwardly came close to give Anna a brief hug..which drew some attention from other people in the sparse lobby.&nbsp; "Be Well.."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>08-12-2010, 04:53:17</strong>
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				Anna was shocked that Haitu had a sidearm. Just how dangerous were the streets.<br><br>She decided to go downstairs to the concourse, first looking for a personal attendant on a monitor. She looked into both 24 Hour Escorts- seeing if it was based on just sex like she guessed, and even SecurCo for defense. She decided to go with SecurCo depending on the cost, Haitu must have thought it was worth it. She transffered Garou's contact information before handing over the temporary id.<br><br>She figured out how to browse through the screen, talking into the machine with the use of her translator.<br><br>"Find out more about 24 Hour Escorts" she first said. After watching the brief infomercial she called out, "Find out more about SecurCo." She was looking for a personal assistant who could help her with basic things like shopping, restaurants, etc.. as well as someone who was trained to keep her safe. She asked how much the daily or weekly rate was, she didn't want to go through her credits too fast.<br><br>Once she was done with that, she said, "Provide a map to my apartment... What is the quickest way to get there?"<br><br><br>She also asks the computer, "If I'm travelling to the new world, is there an easy way to learn a new language through skills on a chip or something or is it too difficult? If so, can anyone use these chips?"<br>She wanted to go shopping first, for both a wrist comp and also a sidearm. She made a mental note to write Genou after she had settled down, and had both a body comp and a weapon.<br><br>Anna went shopping quickly for her two items, not knowing very much about anything on this world. She would want to head home after the shopping excursion, hoping the body comp could help her acclimatize to the city.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2010, 05:26:16</strong>
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				Even this brief plan took longer then Anna planned.&nbsp; The elevator took her to the concourse... it was a sweeping three level commercial concourse which had hallways going off in all directions.. ramps and lifts and people movers down to garages.. off to other plazas.. down to food courts.&nbsp; There were various vendors and buildings.. and ALIENS.<br><br>Hundreds of aliens.. all of the same ones she's seen so far.. Humans and Monkey men.. more then half of them wearing transparent..or translucent clothing.. lots of the little blobs.. which came in all colours of the rainbow it seemed.. the bug monsters who sortof all looked similar.. there was some slight colouration differences of their hard carapaces.. but they all mostly lookd the same..and mostly looked freaky scary.&nbsp; And there were some floating robots..which would zip this way or that..&nbsp; It was a cacophany for the eyes.<br><br>When she finally made her way to a public use terminal and slotted her card.. it started in the alien language.. and she needed her translator to be able to use it..which proved somewhat difficult.&nbsp; Still she got some of her information..<br><br>24-Hour Escorts Inc.. a personal security and personal assistance specialty boutique... subsidiary of Galactic Task Force Incorporated.&nbsp; "From Secretaries to Mercenaries.. we got a place for you!"&nbsp; they weren't an escort agency..not in the sexual sense.<br><br>Then looking into SecurCo.. The personal security arm of MerCo... the Frontier's leading supplier of mercenaries and armed support.&nbsp; Mm..they seemed similar..except even more mercenary bent...while the first company was more..diversified.&nbsp; And they were obviously direct competitors.&nbsp; Plus they had better rates..although the rates depended on service.&nbsp; They were around 1000 credits a week.. or 250 credits a day.<br><br>As to the map to her apartment..the screen showed a bunch of squares that were obviously other large connected buildings..it showed a variety of mass transit ways to connect.. but the simplest way seemed to be to hire a taxi..either ground, or air.. to take her there.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>08-12-2010, 06:00:16</strong>
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				Anna sees if she can find a mercenary who also could be an assistant and hopes to find one for about 1000 credits a week. She is frustrated using the translator but realizes she has no other choice, at least right now.<br><br>She checks to see when the merc-sistant can be hired. If they can be hired now she'll just wait. If they can't, she'll look for a weapon store that sells personal defense weapons, and arrange for the merc-sistant to head to her apartment tomorrow morning.<br><br>Anna is frustrated and decides she needs to learn PanGal soon. She also decides against contacting Genou, maybe she was somehow involved in her cloning. She's not sure who she can or can't trust.<br><br>She will either walk or take a cab to the weapon store, looking for a personal sidearm that is legal to carry and easy to use. She will make sure she knows how to use it and pay for training at a firing range if there is one.<br><br>After she has a weapon, she will head to a terminal and find out where the jumbo-mega computer store is and try to find a middle of the road wrist comp- hoping it's very powerful and reasonably inexpensive.<br><br>[OOC- we can play out each one of these interactions if you wish.. otherwise I'm just summarizing until she gets set up with the basics, a weapon, a computer, finding out about modern learning.]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2010, 13:34:19</strong>
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				The company is good for their word and she hires someone immediately.. and after letting the computer know that she's going out weapon shopping..it asks for a Comm number...which she doesn't have or even know what it is.. and finally just indicates for her to wait at her position for 30 millicycles.. which gives her time for more research.<br><br>There are a couple of different weapons companies.. Interstar Weaponry, Nova Explosives, Newar Labs..Zik-kit Ordinance.. however upon deeper research they are all actually part of the same company.&nbsp; There is one company.. WarTech Inc who.. more or less owns the entire weapons industry.&nbsp; And they have outlet stores everywhere.. even in the concourse she's currently in.&nbsp; This one specializes in beam weapons.. although even in the beam weapons.. there is a huge variety.. even when she manages to slowly indicate she wants a small personal pistol.&nbsp; It comes down to a Laser Ke-1000, or a Raffleur M-2.. or a Maser Penetrator..&nbsp; the distinctions between them are hard for Anna to understand..but when the bug monster salesman test fires it.. the Ke has an orange beam..and is the smallest of the pistols.. the Raffleur is bright white.. and the Maser can't be seen at all.. although he used it and exploded a canister of water.&nbsp; Costwise it's 600Cr, 650Cr or 675Cr respectively.. and the batteries for the Ke is the bigger size..which costs 100Cr each.. and the Raffleur and Maser both use a compact battery costing only 50Cr but holding less power.<br><br>After making her selection and finding out that most WarTech affiliates have a shooting range.. Anna is free to wait and gawk at strangers until a short Monkeyman approaches her.&nbsp; He looks up and down and then nods.. "I'm Harr'uk.&nbsp; I'll be your guide."&nbsp; She hadn't specified species.. and the computer didn't assume to keep it human.<br><br>He was shorter then her..but also like others of his race more muscular then human.&nbsp; He wore the same goggles that most of the monkeymen wore.. and his mane of hair was alittle wild and unkempt.. but that only gave him a rugged look.&nbsp; He had a pistol at his hip, and a rifle slung across his back... and talked slowly so that her translator could work.. obviously he had at least that much information.&nbsp; "Where do you want to go first?"<br><br>(just breaking it down abit.. she can choose any of the weapons.. and now with a guide things will go abit easier.. )
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>08-12-2010, 16:34:07</strong>
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				"I've just been to the weapon store.. and need an informed opinion.. There are so many options.. I want something small, easy to use, and powerful.. But, I wouldn't mind just uhm, stopping the enemy instead of killing him.. Of these three pistols.. Ke-1000, M-2, or Penetrator.. which would you recommend? I want to be safe and not worried about getting attacked."<br><br>She would purchase whichever one he thought was best for her, he was the professional after all and they all seemed pretty effective to her.<br><br>After finishing the weapon purchase, she will get a holster and whatever identification or permits she needs to carry the firearm, then tells her Merc, "I need your help.. some pointers on using this weapon and keeping myself safe.. They have a gun range.. Can you show me?" She will spend an hour or so with him going over the basics of the gun, aiming, reloading, how to charge the clip, where best to aim at someone, and does some target practice too.<br><br>After they finish and she's hungry she continues their earlier conversation"Oh, where is my comm number at? I want to get a wrist-computer next.. like a portable terminal.. Some people.. or organizations might want to capture me.. So, be on the lookout for trouble, ok? After a computer.. I want to find out about simulated learning.. where I could learn a language real rapidly if I was travelling off world, for example.. So, that's all that we have to do for the next hour or two.. And then some food of some kind"<br><br>She walks with him to the Electronic store, "Do you want to be in front of me.. Behind me?" she wasn't sure and listened to whatever he wished.<br><br>As always she talked slowly so the translator could work. She was feeling a bit nervous and excited about having her own weapon now. She didn't think she had ever fired one up until earlier that day.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2010, 18:50:20</strong>
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				The monkeyman pulls Anna to the side, to a little boutique to sit down.&nbsp; He goes up, ordering in PanGal and bringing two drinks back.. something dark and cloudy for him..and she has a yellowish drink that has a citriousy type taste.<br><br>"Okay.. the Laser is the most flexible..&nbsp; they would have a dial on it you could increase the intensity..however it sucks through the powerclip the fastest.. and they are the most common..and thus most people who would have a screen..will have a Albedo screen."&nbsp; when she asks about screens, the Yarzarian patiently explains.. <br><br>In addition to weapons..there are defensive suits and screens.. personal force fields.&nbsp; Different suits and different screens protect against different weapon types..which is why there are so many variations.&nbsp; Harr'uk explains that typically.. people wear a Skeinsuit and an Albedo screen.. the skeinsuit is basically an advanced bullet-proof vest to protect against projectiles..and Albedo protects against lasers.&nbsp; Raffleurs are proton weapons which are protected via Synthvelope suits.. which are more rare.&nbsp; Masers are protected by Maser Mesh..also rare and cumbersome.&nbsp; He then asks how much she truly wants to spend.. <br><br>"Those.. are all commoner stuff.&nbsp; What you may want to consider.. is this." he pulls out what looks like 50cm long tube with a grip and control at one end.&nbsp; "This is a genuine WarTech AlphaBolt.. and I happen to know of a distributer of these.&nbsp; It uses the same microclips that the Raffleur uses.. it has the same dial so you could dial it up to do the same damage as the laser.. but not much blocks bolt weapons.. they are pretty uncommon.&nbsp; And also expensive.. easily over 3,000 credits.&nbsp; The one thing that does block it.. and blocks energy AND projectile weapons is this.." he pulls his vest aside to show his body-suit which is thickish and stiff..but nothing.. special looking. "It's called a Gridsuit.. they cost over 1,000 Credits.. easily double most other defensive suits.&nbsp; But can you put a price on security...&nbsp; I just want you to know..you don't need to go bargain-basement on me." He gives a fang-filled toothy smile.<br><br>If she does go the route of the more exotic weapons, Harr'uk indicates they will need to go to the more seedy part of town.. where he knows a weapons dealer.<br><br>On the way he explains computers.. "You could just get a Chronocom.." he shows his watch which has a wideish screen.. and basically a small computer built in there..along with cellphone.. "But it sounds like you really are looking for a Bodycomp.&nbsp; And if you are worried.. you can slave CAS.. Computer Aided Scanners to a bodycomp..the advanced ones..so that it can automatically scan around you.. and update you.&nbsp; The higher level body comps also have skill progits.. so you clip it in..and poof.. you learn the skills.&nbsp; Sometimes the skill progrits are only temporary.. some permenant.&nbsp; I know some explorer types use them before heading out.. clip in a progrit on the trip there..when you land you're Hity'churr.." he pauses.. "That was a famous Yarzarian... nevermind..it doesn't matter.&nbsp; There are other sorts of progits too.. you can get ones to replace your chronocom with a voice activated.. or even get a mind implant linked to your bodycomp that you can make phonecalls with your thoughts." he taps his head.."Not that I'd let anyone mess inside here.. not for me."&nbsp; Another toothy smile.<br><br>On the way he takes her into a food concourse.. over to a place that looks like it's selling some sortof meat dishes which were roasted on a fire..even though at closer look the meat is processed and the fire holographic..sortof a mixture of a fast-food steakhouse hitting a Halal indian mixture.. "Mm..this should be stuff that we both would enjoy..wait..you're not one of those vegetarians.. are you?" he sneers.. looking quite formidable and angry..although Anna is quickly getting to learn that Harr'uk mostly just growls and 'wears his emotion on his sleeve'.. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>08-12-2010, 22:20:09</strong>
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				She looks at him as he is explaining it, "Yeah.. I'll like one of those sticks you have.. since it seems like it's more effective.. I have some credits to spend on security.. I'm.. people might want to harm me.. Which is why I hired you."<br><br>Anna nods, "Ok.. I'll get one of those weapons.. along with at least a few clips, and, what about recharging clips? Are those illegal? I don't want to run into the law at all..&nbsp; Is there like a level of what is or isn't allowed?I'll need you to help me get the basics.. And one of those suits for 3K that you mentioned.. Is the law presence.. Does it make the planet safe?<br><br>She's overwhelmed with everything he is saying to her, "I see.. Yeah, I definitely want the best computer I can afford.. Uhm, I could go up to a few thousand.. How does a bodycomp work.. What do you mean it changes my body based on surroundings?" She is confused. "Can you show me? Do people.. put their conciousnesses into a machine.. is that what you're saying?"<br><br>Anna brushes her hair with her fingers "What do people do for work.. besides security? I hugged someone and she freaked out.. Is human contact not allowed anymore? What about the genders.. is there still marriage.. and.. uhm, all of that stuff? And I know there's.. there was a recent war or.. will be soon.. And everyone has weapons.. Why are so many people armed like.. all the way to the teeth?"<br><br>She eats the food and it's surprisingly tasty- maybe she hasn't eaten in a millenia.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2010, 23:07:07</strong>
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				Harr'uk is abit feral in how he eats.. and the fangs are definitely hard to miss as he's biting into the faux meat.&nbsp; "You made a wise choice.. we can go later tonight to pick them up.&nbsp; Most weapons are allowed - the unlawful use of a weapon is punished.. but everyone has the right to protect themselves.&nbsp; It's not like you'd be wearing powered assault armour.. now that stuff is more for the military."&nbsp; He goes on to explain that most clips can be recharged either from common recharge ports.. most kiosks have them..for a fee.. or they could be recharged at her home for free.. <br><br>"If you're worried about security.. we'll get you a Holoscreen.. with a feedback loop.&nbsp; They are frowned upon in most society..however they would let you be harder to find.&nbsp; Most people worry about Sathar agents.. or other criminals.. "<br><br>He went on to talk about the war..<br><br>"about 14 years ago the 2nd Sathar War ended... it looked like it would end earlier..but that was just stall tactics while the Sathar built up for a final incursion.&nbsp; Millions of soldiers died taking Outpost back from the Sathar.. and we lost hundreds of ships.&nbsp; The war itself lasted 10 years.. the first Sathar war only lasted 2 years.. but that was over a hundred years ago.&nbsp; There are some who blamed the blue plague on the Sathar as well... it was so bad that four worlds needed to be permanently quarantined.. millions of people left to die."<br><br>He finished up.. but he continued just sitting and talking..<br><br>"People do.. well.. everything.&nbsp; I'm right now working for MerCo.. just something to pay the bills, although honestly.." he leans close with a toothy grin.. "It don't pay all that well."&nbsp; He leans back.. "Nothing like those lucrative exploration jobs.. get hired onto one of those crews.. now there is the real Cred.. although not everyone can handle not having the comforts of everyday life.. roughing it on an uncharted world..&nbsp; &nbsp;Most people work for a corp.. but there are some who make their own names for themselves.. " he shrugs.. "Get a ship.. take cargo.. hire out for personal transport.. Sky is the limit."<br><br>Harr'uk watched Anna fuss with her hair.. "Speaking of which.. you're missing other important things.&nbsp; We need to dress you better.. I'm no human.. but I don't know why you are content to walk around in a Streel lab-rat jumpsuit.. if they are after you." another toothy grin.. "And if you are looking for human contact.. when we go tonight to pick up your weapons..we can check out some human clubs.&nbsp; Alittle noisy for my tastes.. but.." he shrugs with a fangy grin.. "What can you say.. Humans..&nbsp; At least you don't want to go to no blob club."<br><br>(heh heh.. can I answer.. because it's a RPG which isn't terribly well thought out sociologically speaking? :) )
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>08-12-2010, 23:59:49</strong>
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				She watched how he ate and extrapolated on a few different things, which she kept to herself. "I certainly want to get a change of clothing.. Although, I definitely don't want to go baring my ass-err, assets like most people do.. I'm much more modest than that.. Of course, if I had a to die for figure that would be one thing.. but, I'm just not that perfect enough.. So, do they have plastic surgery here.. like, if I wanted to say look perfect.. Could I for the right price?"<br><br>Anna nodded, " I'm afraid to ask about the blob club.. but, I think I know what you're talking about.. One of them was starring at me as I was reading.. what's their deal.. Are aliens just like toys to them? Oh, I met a creature.. How easy is it to find out who is paying them? I don't know if she works for Streel or not.. Her name is Genou.. and she's one of those linguist aliens.. I have her information on my comm badge thing.<br><br>She grinned, "Let's go get a scanner at the Electronic store.. To get both a body comp and a holoscreen.. "I will want to get a holoscreen if it makes me harder to find.. I don't even know how the holoscreen works but, assume I want one if you tell me I need it.. Then I can find out about learning a language in a few days.. Instead of using this damn translator every second."<br><br>"And, we can top off our evening by going clothing shopping.. then, escort me back to my apartment and.. that's that."<br><br>She looked at him, "So, how does it work are you hired for a twelve hour shift and.. will come back tomorrow same time? At first I was.. a little disappointed I didn't get a human.. but, that's because I didn't request one.. I like your honesty and helpfulness though."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-12-2010, 01:51:57</strong>
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				They head out to several stores.. the Yarzarian doing most of the talking and picking up several things for Anna.&nbsp; &nbsp;First some clothing.. which is much more modest..although Harr'uk complements Anna.. "You look okay.. for a Human."&nbsp; As typical he's gruff in his delivery.. but he's straightforward and honest.&nbsp; Then it's to an electronics store.. they strike out at the scanners.. the scanners are more specialized.. more like scientific scanners for measuring chemicals.. or animals.. or atmosphere.. and not as much the 'scan around me for bad guys' scanner.<br><br>The computer store is the motherlode.. BodyComp are worn like a belt or sash.. coming in several variations which get bigger and bigger.&nbsp; The progits are small plastic pieces which clip onto the belt with a wide variety of functions.&nbsp; They come in 4 'levels'.. just as the BodyComps come in 4 processor levels..thus to use a Progit D one would need one of the powerful Bodycomps.<br><br>Harr'uk helps Anna out.. and she ends up getting a D'grade Bodycomp.. with a Kingpack powerpack to give her lots of power..&nbsp; As to the individual progits.. she can only use 12 at a time in the BodyComp.. and here are the 12 Harr'uk picked out to fully set up Anna.<br><br>A - Audio-Act (allowing Anna to voice-activate her computer)<br>A - Calc-All (generic calculator type)<br>A - Comp-Talk (allowing it to communicate back verbally)<br>A - Dis-Vis (allowing Anna to see information on this little headset that rests behind her one ear.. or project it to a screen that she bought and can wear on her wrist..or to her entertainment unit at home)<br>A - Help-Beam (basically a one-touch 'panic button'&nbsp; and is auto triggered if she goes unconscious by the Body-Scan)<br>A - Map-Calc (think a portable GPS)<br>A - Trans-Comp I (a translator set to a number of common languages - incoming only)<br>B - Body-Scan (set to currently monitor her vitals)<br>B - Comm-Link (think of a cellphone)<br>B - Trans-Comp II (translates what she says so others can understand her)<br>D - Mind-Teach - two of them.. one for PanGal, and one for Beam Weapons... so she could use them to learn to speak..and how to shoot.<br><br>Finally.. he escorts her back to her apartment.&nbsp; He gives his number.."Please let me know about half a cycle before you want to head out..and I'll come over.&nbsp; But I do think you should rest abit.. learn the language.. You can order food up to your place... call me up and I can help you out."&nbsp; He gives a toothy grin... leaving Anna at her place. (will let you have a post..and then will go over her apartment)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>09-12-2010, 08:42:15</strong>
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				She throws the jumpsuit she was wearing in the trash, just in case it has bugs or has somehow been scanned.<br><br>Anna asks Harr'uk if 3000 would be enough for the weapon, if it is she will transfer 3000 to his card so he can buy the weapon. She will make sure he gets paid for his time still while on the job. "Thank you for your help.. Please keep uhm.. What has happened between us private.. I'll see you in the morning." <br><br>She looks around her facilities and gets the hang of using the body comp. She gets used to her new clothing and has an extra set of clothing purchased for the second day.<br><br>As she looks around the apartment she decides to transfer the information from her id card into her bodycomp. She gets a body comp that can be worn around her waist with a secondary screen on her wrist.<br><br>She will write a todo list for today.<br>Get weapon<br>Figure out things in room like fridge, clothes, stove<br>learn pangal and beam weapons<br>Get Body Armor like Harr'uk wants<br>Get scanner somewhere on world<br>Find out about legal tasks to make money- top ten careers in the World, using her bodycomp<br>Read the News to see if she made any news stories.<br><br>She looks around the room figuring out what everything does. She will try and operate the shower, turn on the alarm system for her room, then head to sleep, setting an alarm for 8 hours before falling asleep.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-12-2010, 19:27:01</strong>
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				Harr'uk takes the credits and nods.. "Rest up.. you know how to reach me."<br><br>She then has time to start getting used to her apartment.&nbsp; It's pretty spacious.. as apartments go..and is 1/4 of the floor on a thin building..with the elevator in a central area.&nbsp; She has a bedroom, a den or study..and a main area.. there is also a washroom that ajoins the den and bedroom.. a small kitchette where she can figure out the fridge.. and some empty box with buttons that is either a microwave or oven... and windows.<br><br>She may not have realized it..but her apartment is 67 stories up.. and she has a dazzling view of the futuristic city below her..stretching out to the horizen.. the city itself must be HUGE..with twisting raised roads and monorails..and the glittering sparkles of flying cars going in and out of the buildings.&nbsp; No outside deck.. but the windows themselves are just.. spectacular.<br><br>Inside she finds the 'entertainment' section is actually one of the walls.. after figuring out the controls the wallpaper is replaced with a screen that she can call up any number of things..including her bodycomp.&nbsp; After reviewing instructions..it seems that each of the Mind-Teach progits will take 2 days each.. presumably Anna could not go out for a couple days and spend them learning the language and rudements of how to protect herself.&nbsp; Also over the TV one can order any number of services.. shopping.. movies.. food.. anything at all.&nbsp; Presumably even company if one so wished it.<br><br>A flashing icon she eventually identifies is a sortof mail-box..and there are several messages.&nbsp; One is from Genou..&nbsp; it's a short recorded message in English where he mentioned he thought she'd be calling him.. hoping that she's settling okay.. and wishes her well.&nbsp; Apparently the computer systems are smart enough to re-route messages for her to her home even though she just moved in.&nbsp; There is a couple which are little more then legal documents.. her lease for the apartment which is paid for by the Council of Worlds.. a transcription of her meeting with Haitu .. her receipt from SerCo for Harr'uk's services.&nbsp; There was also the equivalent of a pile of 'junk mail'.. offering food services.. entertainment services..although most of it is hard to decipher even with the added translation of the Trans-Comp on the bodycomp.. the words translate but the alien cuisine and entertainment are just beyond her.<br><br>She flips to news.. the entertainment using the Trans-Comp to translate both the speaking and words into English.. and Anna is fed the news of the Frontier.. Local.. Planetary.. and Frontier level news items.&nbsp; It's very overwhelming..but after using some searches..she does find a news article in a Star Law watch-dog organization about a raid on a Streel human bio-genetical orbital research facility where a 'non-willing test subject' was freed and turned over to Council of World custody.&nbsp; <br><br>Outside the sun goes down..the apartment automatically turning on lights to keep the light levels the same.. Anna could probably easily lose herself in the TV..to the point where she falls asleep on the rather amazingly confortable couches.. they aren't like old ones..but they are both firm..yet yielding..and confirming perfectly to her body..no matter how she shifts.. as if the couch was filled with intelligent beads.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>10-12-2010, 02:56:47</strong>
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				Anna was amazed at the spectacular views of the city. She tried to figure out the fridge, the box in the kitchen, and even experimented with the bathroom facilities. Did the shower work like she thought? She wondered about the kitchen as well, enjoying the spacious facilities. She decided to put in the pangal mind teach episode, deciding to work through one complete tape before going onto the second one.<br><br>She opened up her fridge and checked what she had there. She saw if she could set an alarm on the apartment, or instead was going to use her bodycomp. <br><br>She tried interacting with the computer system, seeing if she could lock all of the doors, see who is outside her apartment, and how quickly she could order food and have it delivered.<br><br>Anna put her clothing away that was purchased earlier. <br><br>She found out what information there was about the Streel science project, including any legal action on trying to remove/destroy her. She also checked to see if the news stories had covered anything about her.<br><br>She started the pangal training, watching it on the huge wall screen until she became tired.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-12-2010, 03:13:39</strong>
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				The fridge was reasonably simple.. the other device was abit more of a mystery.. and the bathroom had a very strange looking toilet.. but the shower seemed obvious enough..and it had several settings..instead of one overhead faucet there were a myriad of little holes and the water would come from all sides.. in either a mist..or a spray..or even just a steam bath.&nbsp; THere was a little retracting seat she could use if she wanted.<br><br>The bed too appeared to be that same very comfortable material as the couch..&nbsp; <br><br>The entire house was slaved together.. and the controls seemed intelligent.&nbsp; Lights would turn on when she walked into rooms.. and seemed to follow her around the house.&nbsp; The door unlocked when she approached.. and locked when she walked away.&nbsp; <br><br>Ordering food was abit of an interesting ordeal..thankfully there were lots of pictures..she picked out something that looked appeasing.. and within minutes there was a chime..and a corner of the screen showed the hall outside where a young human stood holding some 'disposable' cartons.<br><br>Now food in hand (some faux chicken and rice type dish) Anna switched from the news to the Mind-Teach.. and then...<br><br><hr><br>There was a chime.. and the Mind-Teach interupted.&nbsp; Anna knew she wasn't complete..but she had about a grade 5 understanding.. an icon indicated that she had completed only 23% of the tape.&nbsp; The chime again..and it said 'incoming call.. Harr'uk Gnaryn - SerCo'<br><br>Anna suddenly was aware that she was hungry..had to use the facilitles..and then her biology caught up with her..and she suddenly felt VERY weary.&nbsp; The Mind-Teach had sortof 'sucked her in'.. disconnecting her conscious mind..and been constantly feeding her subconscious.&nbsp; Which is a good thing when learning something new..but Anna had stayed up all night.. no sleep..and the sun was just starting to peak over.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>10-12-2010, 07:09:35</strong>
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				She stood up, stumbling a few seconds as her tiredness hit her. She reached to grab her com as she looked around her room.<br><br>Anna pressed the button to activate the comm, also pressing the translator in her weariness, "oh.. Uhm, good morning? Is it morning? " she asked as she scrambled towards the bathroom to relieve herself.<br><br>"I fell asleep with a mindtape on and.. Felt like I havent slept for a month.. Im so tired.. Are you nearby?"<br><br>She felt modest as she sat on the toilet, "uhm, I'm going to freshen up and call you in fifteen minutes."<br><br>Anna waited for a reply, hoping he couldn't see her in the bathroom and half naked at that. She blushed thinking she might've given him a free peepshow.<br><br>She hung up, used the restroom, then took a shower and changed clothing. She then called Harruk back at the same number he called from.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-12-2010, 13:32:47</strong>
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				Lucky for Anna technology was also intelligent in that nature.. Harr'uk got a head shot, even as Anna awkwardly carried the unit through the house.&nbsp; "Yeah.. I'm on my way up now.&nbsp; You know.. you look like hell."&nbsp; Always blunt and to the point.<br><br>The shower felt great, although it didn't take away the exhaustion that she felt.<br><br>When she went to call Harr'uk back there was a chime at the door, and Harr'uk was standing there.&nbsp; He had a carton with a couple drinks.&nbsp; "Ooh..I see you tended to your mane.. " he gave a toothy smile.. "You really look exhausted.&nbsp; I heard those Mind-Teach things are pretty intensive... how about you rest up a couple days.. let me run whatever errends you need..ooh..here.."<br><br>He hands her a small disposable cup..filled with a hot liquid.&nbsp; If Anna tastes it..it's VILE!!!&nbsp; Utterly disgusting.. very woodsy tasting.. sortof if someone took tree-bark..ground it up..and mixed it with mud-puree.&nbsp; Seeing her reaction Harr'uk chuckles.."Wait.. wrong cup..that one's mine.. this is yours.. Humans like it...it's called Coffee.&nbsp; That drink.. that's one of ours.."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>10-12-2010, 17:37:20</strong>
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				She coughs as she takes his drink, nearly throwing up. She winces and hands it back. "Oh.. Coffee.. yes.. I do like that... Thank you." She smiles weakly.<br><br>She takes a few sips of the coffee, realizing she needs some sweetener and whatever passes as milk. "Is there.. things I can add to it in the fridge I hope? Like, to make it more delicious?" She walks over to her fridge and sees if anything would pass, asking for Harr'uk's help before blindly adding things.<br><br>"Uhm, yeah.. Let's see.. I'd like to get some armor.. fitted to my figure, of course.. The one you mentioned.. It was 3K and defended from most attacks.. And, also the security scanner for in front of my apartment.. Uhm, maybe just something that detected weapons.. or even a motion sensor type thing... And, you can get that weapon we talked about yesterday.. Oh, I'd like to get some makeup, assuming they still have that for females.. and perfume, for myself.. but, I can do that in a few days after I learn the language better.. and the weapon training, too.. Do people still.. exercise to stay fit? I imagine they can do different exercises for different goals.. I'd love to.. get stronger but still stay sexy, too.. Well, sexy for a human woman." She blushed slightly, "I might want to.. date again soon and have relationships, you know?" She was squirming slightly discussing embarrassing things with her bodyguard.<br><br>To change the subject she motioned to her apartment, "Is this type of living pretty standard around here? Because, it seems amazing if you ask me."<br><br>Harr'uk would notice she was talking in Pangal more or less pretty well. A great accomplishment for just a few hours of studying.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-12-2010, 12:47:47</strong>
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				Unfortunately the fridge is empty.. although Harr'uk shows her how to program it with a couple of the basics.. "By the time we get back they should have delivered and stocked your fridge"<br><br>He instead takes her out..down to the concourse attached to her building.. first to get some milk and sweetener for her coffee..and then to sit down.&nbsp; He then pulls out a bag and lays some black folded cloth on the table.&nbsp; "Here is your Gridsuit.. I picked it up last night.&nbsp; Your building should have adequate security already.."<br><br>They continued talking.. with Harr'uk correcting her PanGal from time to time.. Fitness.. ooh definitely.. and sports.. and extreme activities..&nbsp; and of course many people work out to get stronger.&nbsp; Harr'uk then proudly flexed for Anna.. even though the furry monkeyman was significantly shorter then Anna.. it was clear he was in terrific shape.<br><br>At the sexy comment.. Harr'uk snarled.. "Yeah.. you may want to let some of your mane grow out.. " followed by a snarling chuckle.&nbsp; A nearby deep blushish blob chuckled along with.. and then quipped.. "Look at that.. a Yaz telling a joke." which earned it an aggressive snarl from Harr'uk.&nbsp; "Let's get out of here.. not too much..you should be studying more"<br><br>He then lead her around the concourse at the bottom of her apartment.. it too had several levels.. places where she could get on the monorail.. places where she could hire taxis.. or even rent a car.&nbsp; There was a separate garage for those who owned cars..but Harr'uk indicated that most people just rented what they needed.<br><br>"You rest up today..and finish those Mind-Teach tapes.. then I'll take you someplace to pick up your weapons." another toothy grin.. <br><br>[basically wanting to have her know the basics..but not to leave until she's done the 4 days (total) it would take her to get the language and gun training.. I'm okay to speed up to after that day..although I do sortof have other little things that would happen during those day to days..especially if she ever risks venturing out on her own.&nbsp; I do wanna keep the big exploration until she fully knows the language and can defend herself.]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>11-12-2010, 18:33:22</strong>
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				She smiles and nods at Harr'uk, "Ok.. Thank you." as she is corrected in her talking mistakes. She looks to see if there are any beauty stores- thinking cosmetics but knowing what they will or wont have, even a corner drug store would work. "Do people exercise with equipment.. or just tapes.. or in groups.. Or, on things? I want to get some makeup, too... Like a salon to get my hair and makeup worked on by professionals?"<br><br>Anna was thinking her next two tapes should be something about fitness.. and something about sex- maybe how to be the perfect sexual partner.<br><br>Anna brushes out her hair, checking how long it was and if it really was short. She still has forgotten to inspect herself with a fine tooth comb. She doesn't remember anything about her previous life, but she does have memories, or imprints about how society used to be, how she exercised, and how she used to work.<br><br>She looked at the gridsuit, "This goes under everything else, right.. touching the skin, or no? We can do the.. weapons and makeup.. and exploration later I guess.. After I finish learning PanGal and how to defend myself.. Thank you once again.. It will take about 4 more days to learn everything.. You're still under contract with me though, right?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>12-12-2010, 02:37:23</strong>
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				Harr'uk teaches her how to wear the clothing.. one would wear under clothing under the armour.. he suggested this one-piece designed for explorers.. and then overtop wearing something flowing so that people wouldn't be aware of the gridsuit.&nbsp; He then promises to take Anna to some beauty boutiques after she's done her training.. and that he would come back to take her out to eat while she's busy learning.&nbsp; And he assures her that he'd make sure SecCo doesn't charge her the full billing rate for the days while she was busy learning.<br><br>The next day Anna receives another videomessage from Genou.. and after that on the 3rd day she receives a message from the Council of Worlds about an important session in 5 days that she would need to be in attendance for.&nbsp; <br><br>Once she has fully learned the language.. and has started on her weapons training.. Anna also is learning how to fully use her computer at home.&nbsp; She can shop.. order new wardrobes.. food.. entertainment.. everything.&nbsp; Of course without a frame of reference.. it's still all very new to her... but at least her wardrobe is expanding.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>12-12-2010, 09:30:39</strong>
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				Anna sends a quick message to Genou letting her know that everything is fine and thanks for her help. She would look into sending a video voice message as she doesnt want a dialogue with Genou quite yet.<br><br>She figures out many of the technologies and finally feels much more comfortable in her own skin.<br><br>Anna thanks Harru'k for letting Sec'co know about the rate and finishes up her training as rapidly as she can, only leaving time out to sleep, relax 30 minutes every four hours, and eat/use her bathroom.<br><br>She checks the news on any updates about her, learning how to customize news stories so they go directly to her communicator if certain parameters are met.<br><br>The next few days fly by. By the end of the fourth day, her vocabulary and comfort speaking PanGal has increased immensely and also her knowledge of beam weapons. She thought maybe a lawyer tape and exercise tape would be her next two purchases.<br><br>On the fifth day she commed Harru'k and said she was ready for the weapon shopping, shooting practice, purchasing new supplies like mind chips, and the salon for makeup and feminine appearance in contemporary society.<br><br>She was in a good mood and asked him to show up promptly by 8am.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>12-12-2010, 12:54:37</strong>
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				Harr'uk agrees, and promptly at 8am he is outside her suite.. chiming at the door.<br><br>There has been a couple follow up stories - they would perhaps be on the equivalent of blogs.. or personal media sites.. not news media.. about some advocates calling for equal rights of clones.. or on the other side where people are calling for the abolishment of clones.. each pleading for the Council of Worlds to release more details.. presumably so either could use Anna for their own needs.&nbsp; There is also a formal statement on Streel's site basically a blanket denial of anything, and pointing out that the entire issues is still pending legal ratification.. in other words they are mute until a lawyer says they are guilty.<br><br>In more domestic matters.. Anna is now down to around the 20,000 credit mark.. most of the money tied up in her very expensive and top of the line body-comp.. as well as the gridsuit and her growing wardrobe at home..&nbsp; although she still has a quite comfortable buffer..and didn't that person at the government say that they'd take care of her?<br><br>Harr'uk shows up.. and after Anna explains her plan..he indicates that it may be abit early to pick up the weapon.. that instead they should go shopping.&nbsp; Now communicating without the need for a translator.. Harr'uk compliments Anna on her language.. tosses in a good-hearted joke about her mane being too straight and general lack of hair.. and the two set off into the city.&nbsp; This time he teaches her how to use the myriad of monorails.&nbsp; The city is basically divided into large blocks or sections.. each with concourses.. and most of these blocks are connected by the network of monorails.&nbsp; For a flat fee of 10 cred.. one can ride all day long.. there is also monthly rates..&nbsp; &nbsp;You then ride the monorails.. if need be switching routes at stations.. until you get to your destination.&nbsp; The routes are colour coded, and labeled.. Harr'uk explains that with the 4 species.. the blobs actually can't see in colour.. thus the need for not just relying on colour.<br><br>They end up in the fashion district..filled with fashion boutiques.. makeover specialty shops..&nbsp; and exotic imported apparel.&nbsp; &nbsp;Transparent clothing abounds here - especially with Humans and Yarzarians.. Dralasites basically don't wear clothing.. what ones she has seen either wear belts or this mesh-like clothing.. and the Vrusk seem the least fashion concerned of the group - mostly sticking more with utilitarian types..and not the flamboyance that the Humans and Yarzarians have.&nbsp; The shops are more or less clustered by species.. and Harr'uk leads Anna through a whirlwind of body treatments.. skin treatments.. even some subdermal body toning.. makeup..hair styling..nearly all with Human attendants who seem not at all shy about touching Anna as she's prim'd and propered.<br><br>[The rules actually don't have too much on society and such..we have alittle more latitude.&nbsp; There actually IS mention of the transparent clothing.. as a knee jerk reaction to the assassination attempt.. some of it is common sense.. and some of it we have full reign.&nbsp; Being campy sci-fi.. I'd think pretty much anything is fair game..think David Bowie from Ziggy Stardust.. or LaRoux from Bulletproof]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>12-12-2010, 18:57:44</strong>
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				Anna is like a sponge, nodding and asking clarifying questions as they are exploring. She's amazed at the complexities and simplicity of it all. As they are exploring before they go into the fashion stores for shopping Anna tells him about the Council of the Worlds. "I have an important thing tomorrow with the Council of the Worlds.. About whether or not I'm a person and have any rights.. I'm asked to be in attendance and want to get my.. hair and makeup done to something that is appropriate for a council of the worlds meeting.. Uhm, I don't even know exactly what that is." She thinks they might want a character witness possibly and asks if he would remind speaking in front of them if called. She also wants to plan on some mind teach episodes- maybe for politics/rights of life from a science angle, exercise/fitness, defense, and even human mating, but, wont get them all now. She doesn't even know if she'll be arrested tomorrow after all.<br><br>She finds out how the invisible clothing work, trying it on in a dressing room but not showing anyone but herself. She will go into one of the beauty shops and tell the attendant she wants to look more ravishing and discuss the plans. She'd basically just be looking for non-permanent changes: makeup, hair cut/lengthening with styling, skin treatments for lightening or darkening her tone, changing her complexion, fingernail treatments- larger nails, polished, and a seal of some sort. She sees what they can do with subdermal body toning as well, and where a girl goes to find a nice man to date around here- what the typical meeting spots are. Anna would ask what the women use for inspiration and even find out what sort of body modifications like tattoos, piercings, and any more permanent changes like making someone more attractive, improving their voice, or even embed charisma/charm into their personality through a series of mindchips- she's curious about what is possible- or at least who to ask for that information. She plans on looking nothing but prim and proper for the Council of Worlds.&nbsp; She would have bought a few sets of clothing by now, nothing extravagant besides her body-comp.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-12-2010, 19:00:35</strong>
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				Fashions run the full gambit from clubbing wear.. to business attire.. to exploration faire..<br><br>Anna spends a fantastic day.. picking up several different outfits..giving her wardrobe some variety.. and then going to the future equivellent of a spa..where she's pampered and given the full treatment.&nbsp; Spas too tended to be species specific.. so it's also alittle easier on her then having all of these aliens around.&nbsp; And Harr'uk is always present. While chatting with some of the spa attendants..they indicate that the best ways to meet men is to either just use one of the services.. sortof like online dating.. or if you needed someone for an event..hire them out.. but if she wants to meet men.. just to go out clubbing.. or to do whatever it is she has fun.. sports..&nbsp; reading.. adventuring.. whatever it is she likes to do.. because then she'd meet a man who likes the same thing.<br><br>Of course that starts to lead towards the next step ... so far for Anna it's just been.. let's get used to the surroundings.. let's fit in.. She's not had to..well.. find what she likes to do.&nbsp; There are art exhibits..she finds out that Gran Quivera has a zoo.. a large one at that.&nbsp; There are sports..from the mundane to the extreme.. and then there are those who take an interest in alien cultures.&nbsp; And this isn't just like some caucasian putting a chinese symbol for a tattoo.. these are truly alien cultures.. different beings.. foods.. arts.. there is a whole culture of 'a human's perspective on Vruskian history'.. or vice versa.. looking at an entire species through truely outside eyes.<br><br>By the end of the day.. much like always.. there is always many more questions then answers.. but Anna is set..she has clothing and has been made over for her Council appointment.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>14-12-2010, 00:35:31</strong>
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				Anna enjoys her time immensely learning new things and being pampered. She talks to the other women, tries on many different outfits, and gets set for the council meeting.<br><br>She is glad she knows more about the culture, although she is afraid what the Council will say.<br><br>Anna thanks Harr'uk for his day's service and let's him know she wants him to be there 60 minutes before the council so that she can arrive and not worry about being late.<br><br>She looks like a new person dressed perfectly, with a coordinated and matched professional outfit, with her hair, nails, and makeup done expertly. She even speaks the native language very well.<br><br>Anna spends a few hours in the evening finding out what she likes to do by experimenting- and seeing if she has an affinity towards art, culture, cooking, history, or anything else she can check using her body comp. She also looks into careers and how much she could make with training- realizing she will live her entire life here and needs to make sure she's self-sufficient.<br><br>That night she will contact Genou and try to talk to her, letting her know she has a council meeting tomorrow morning and the outcome will very likely determine her future. <br><br>She will spend a quiet evening at home and get a good night's sleep..
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-12-2010, 00:19:42</strong>
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				Unfortunately there are basically too many careers to look into.. everything.. the whole world is possible..and beyond..<br><br>While she's looking into that.. a message from Genou comes in.&nbsp; She's too far away for a voice or video chat..but she sends a video message..wishing Anna well..and asking if she has given any thought to her future.. and whether she would be interested in co-writing some books with Genou.. Historical books based on what Anna could remember from her world.&nbsp; <br><br>When the next day comes, it's unfortunately a dark and gloomy one.&nbsp; The house compensates by lighting recessed lights - but outside clouds are gathering and it's an ominous sign.&nbsp; The door chimes, and expecting Harr'uk it's actually someone else.. a Human.. youngish.. dressed in a smart looking suit.&nbsp; Looking up at the sensor.. he holds open a 'Council of World' badge.. and speaks to the wall.<br><br>"Miss Anna.. my name is Barek.. could I speak with you please?&nbsp; I'm" a slight pause..and he seems nervous..although it could be that he's just young.. "I'm from the Council.. it's about your meeting today."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>15-12-2010, 04:59:34</strong>
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				She writes back Genou, telling her she certainly is interested, but, doesn't remember everything. Somethings are sort of like shadows, but, she still remembers a lot about her world. She tells her she's very interested in getting started after things get sorted out. She wonders if she likes anything creative- she can't even remember if she likes men.<br><br>Anna looks at the camera and sees if she can save the footage, then sends it to Harr'uk, just in case he's an assassin or something. She sends Harr'uk a quick message saying there is a visitor visiting her apartment right now, and asking how close he is. Assuming Harr'uk doesn't write back in 2 minutes, she'll let Barek in, after recording him and sending the video feed to Harr'uk.<br><br>"Uhm, I'll be there in a minute, I'm finishing getting ready.."<br><br>Anna scrambles to get whatever sort of weapons she has and also puts on her clothing, instead of her loungewear that she wears around the house. After two minutes she heads to the door and looks presentable, with a weapon on her hip.<br><br>She presses a button to let him inside, curious about Barek, and what he is doing here.<br><br>Anna is wearing her outfit that she bought for the Council meeting, with her hair and makeup looking quite nice. She's standing confidently and looks like a different woman from a week ago. <br><br>She smiles, "Hello Barek.. Uhm, What are you doing here? I'm going to the Council in 2 hours."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-12-2010, 13:32:15</strong>
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				The man waits..looking alittle nervous.. and even reaching down to check his chronocom once during the time.&nbsp; When she finally opens the door, he looks her over.. looking quite impressed with how Anna has made herself over, and his eyes do take in the long rod at her hip.. <br><br>"That's what I'm here about.. your scheduled appointment has been moved up.. the Council thought it would be better to send me.. a personal touch.&nbsp; Haiti Del acarn sent me herself..." he name-drops the name of her handler.. the one who first answered all her questions...and gave her the ID.. and gave her the Credits she's been going through.<br><br>"We can't be late.&nbsp; Please.. come with me, Anna" His eyes have abit of a boyish sparkle in them.<br><br>(Presuming she goes with) As they are in the elevator, he Bodycomp - Comm-Link chimes.. an incoming call from Harr'uk.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>15-12-2010, 20:33:09</strong>
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				She grabs her things and makes sure she has everything, then starts walking when the chime goes off, she presses the button to answer, "Hello? I'm going to the Council meeting right now.. Go ahead and meet me there..&nbsp; He's sent from the by Council by Haiti Del Acarn.. Uhm, do you want me to wait for you here.. or just meet us there?"<br><br>She was still weary with the man and had one hand on her weapon just in case he tried any funny business.<br><br>She walked with him at a brisk pace, not going down the elevator until she heard from Harr'uk.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-12-2010, 01:27:09</strong>
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				Harr'uk growlled something in Yarzarian under his breath... "Make sure you take public transport.. don't let him take you into a private car.&nbsp; I'll call you again when I'm closer..."&nbsp; He cursed again in Yarzarian and cut the transmission.&nbsp; The young man just gave a smile..<br><br>"You don't need to worry..everything is totally safe." he tries to reassure.. and then in the elevator tells it to go to the lower concourse.&nbsp; Anna had typically spent her time on the upper and middle levels.. that's where the great views were.. the upper levels had the food plazas..and the middle levels had some of the shops she checked out earlier.<br><br>"So.. umm.. you speak PanGal well.." the man makes alittle small talk.. fidgiting abit.. obviously nervous..but then maybe it's because he has to escort Anna to the chambers.&nbsp; Who knows what waits for her there.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>16-12-2010, 07:02:21</strong>
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				She smiles and nods at the liason, "uhm, where exactly is the council meeting.. And would you mind if I talked to Miss Alcarn?"<br><br>She looks him over checking for weapons, "why are you so nervous? Maybe we should wait for my friend to join us.. It shouldn't be more than twenty minutes."<br><br>Anna still was hesitating but followed him into the elevator. She was nervous watching him and ready to open fire at a seconds notice if something did not feel right.<br><br>"why didn't I get a message from the council if there has been an agenda change? It seems very strange to not notify me by message and in person."<br><br>She waited for a satisfactory answer.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-12-2010, 12:51:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As Anna looked at him closer he twisted as if trying to hide.. however she did catch sight of a holster on his one side.&nbsp; The glass elevator went down.. giving an awe-inspiring visage to offset the tension.<br><br>"Umm.. well... it's at the.. Council of Worlds.. building..&nbsp; and she's.. very busy..&nbsp; and no!" he answers that last part quickly.. "We need to hurry.. we're going to be late.<br><br>She then notices him reaching over to fidget with his watch just as the elevator re-enters the building.. passing the upper concourses on it's way to the lower concourse.<br><br>"They thought.. due to the security nature.. it would be better to send someone.. in person.."<br><br>The doors open.. the lower concourse isn't as busy.. and many of the signs pointed towards the parking garages or to places where people could rent cars and skimmers for the day. "Here.. I have a company car waiting for us.." he starts to lead her towards one of the garages..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>16-12-2010, 19:41:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna looks at the man and refuses to go any further. "Tell me the address, I will meet you there once my escort arrives."<br><br>She smiles, "You can tell her you tried but I was unreasonable. I will be there by the official time, I promise you that.. If you would like to wait with me, that is fine too."<br><br>She was ready to open fire with her weapon, but would have it on the lowest stun setting, in the hopes of just knocking him out. She didn't want to kill anyone.<br><br>She coms Harr'uk, "He wants me to go on a fleet car and I said no.. I will wait until you arrive and take a taxi there."<br><br>She has one hand on her com and the other on the holster of her weapon.<br><br>If he does fire she will dive and draw her weapon as she dives, a little trick Harr'uk showed her when they did very brief weapons training.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-12-2010, 21:44:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He looks at her strangely.. "Address?&nbsp; What do you mean?&nbsp; It's at the Council Buildings..&nbsp; Hurry..we must.." he cuts himself short..when he reaches for her and she reaches for her holster. "Hey.. what's the matter with you anyways?"&nbsp; His comm beeps at him.&nbsp; Behind them the elevator door closes.. leaving the two of them on the lower concourse.&nbsp; <br><br>"You don't need to be so paranoid.." he gives a slightly awkward nervous laugh to that..&nbsp; His comm beeps again at him.<br><br>There isn't an answer from Harr'uk who was presumably on his way over as quickly as he could get there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>16-12-2010, 22:09:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiles, defensively, "I've already been lied to, shot at, manipulated by various agendas, and imprisoned.. and that was all my first week visiting here.. So, you can't argue I'm a little touchy.. An address is.. like the location of the building, so that the information can be given to a driver.. so you can get where you want to end up."<br><br>Anna grinned as her hand was on her holster, "Don't touch me.. I will defend myself... Besides, coercion through force or intimidation is a crime."<br><br>She breathes in and out a few times to calm down, "Show me some video messages from your boss on your com unit.. or any proof you are who you say you are."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-12-2010, 22:16:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"What an notion. But then... I forgot you're special.&nbsp; You would just tell the vehicle where you would want to go.. I told you..we're going to the Council buildings.&nbsp; I don't have any video messages or anything.. I do have this.." he holds up his ID card..it says his name is Barek.. and the ID card itself carries the Council of World's logo.. much like anyone who had corp dealings had their corporation all over their cards.. (Harr'uk's of course had SecCo on it)<br><br>"I showed it to you upstairs... remember?"&nbsp; He looks up into her eyes.. "You don't need to worry.. I'd protect you from.. any.. unsavory characters.. that's why I was sent."&nbsp; He starts to back towards the ramp leading to the car parks.. "Can you just.. come with me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>16-12-2010, 22:31:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiles, "You flashed it to me for one moment when I was getting ready.. I barely saw it, and I didn't see it in person.. But, this.. all of this is unsettling to me.. I will find my way to the council chambers.. I am going to wait for my friend to join me."<br><br>Anna checks to see if she has any new messages from him, "Or.. I tell you what.. I'll pay for a taxi.. Your driver wont mind, free time off after all, right?"<br><br>She doesn't move one more step with this man, using her com, to request, "I need a taxi at this location.. for two."<br><br>She still has her left hand on her weapon and is wary at best, watching Barek's every movement.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-12-2010, 22:36:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He shakes his head.. interupting her.. "No.. no taxis.. listen..you're being unreasonable..."<br><br>There is a sudden sound from down the ramp.. something shouts out.. the accent sounds bug-monster..err..Vruskish..&nbsp; A couple people in grey uniforms come out from the car-park..brandishing weapons..<br><br>There is a moment of pause from Barek..and then he draws his gun and steps infront of Anna.. "No.. I'll protect you.." with alittle too much practiced to that.&nbsp; The small group by the bottom of the ramp calls out..but with the echoing.. it's hard to make out.. although Anna can see that it's at least two Vrusk's and a Yarzarian.. all dressed in grey.. all with weapons.&nbsp; Suddenly Barek is all bravado..standing infront of Anna..one hand behind him to 'protect' her..the other holding his small pistol out threateningly down the ramp.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>16-12-2010, 23:47:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Uhm, Let's run back to the elevator.. Can we call security?"<br><br>She presses the panic button on her com, crouching and drawing her own weapon. She coms Harr'uk and says a simple, "I'm under attack.. Come quickly" to him.<br><br>Her heart is pounding in her chest, she's suddenly very conscious and worried about her situation. As they get closer, she'll fire defensively if she has a good shot.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-12-2010, 00:07:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Barek suddenly seems to be filled with bravado.. "Back-off.. she's under MY protection.." and then even fires a warning shot..<br><br>From behind them.. there is a Ding.. and the elevator opens.&nbsp; Unfortunately it's not Harr'uk who exits.. but a female Yarzarian and a male Human.. both in grey (Streel coloured grey) jumpsuits.. and both with weapons.<br><br>Barek turns triumphant that he's scared off the 'attackers'.. only to see two more coming out of the elevator.<br><br>"Grab her!" snarls the Yarzarian.. both of them drawing guns.. but Anna is faster.. already having her gun out.&nbsp; &nbsp;She shoots.. there is a loud crack and the afterimage of a bolt of lightling lancing out and knocking the human back into the elevator.&nbsp; The Yarzarian snarls and fires back.. the shot going wide.<br><br>Barek then squeels like a scared kid at the exchange of fire.. wait..where is the bravado he had a moment ago.. and Anna is for the moment caught right out in the open..there are several rather open ramps she could run down..which would give these two good shots.. or a couple doorways leading who'knows'where off the sides.. no real cover to speak off...while the two in the elevator have the elevator doors to provide cover..&nbsp; (and the three from earlier.. have completely retreated back down the middle ramp)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>17-12-2010, 05:14:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She did have time to press her emergency com button but couldn't do anything else. "Get some cover!" she yells to Barek. She screams out, "HELP!" before scrambling to her feet and diving for the doorway. It's not graceful, but she hopes it's effective. She takes a few steps, more like crawls, then whirls around and is ready to shoot anyone that follows her. She's low, either on her butt or legs from the dive. <br><br>She notices the odor coming from the weapon and it feels warm in her hand. She doesn't even have time to think about it, but she's very glad Harr'uk set her up with armor, the weapon, and enough training that she doesn't kill herself.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-12-2010, 05:50:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The door burst open under her, and beyond was a sweeping stairwell with wider-then-usual stairs going up and down in a lazy spiral.&nbsp; The sounds of running boots and shouting could be heard from upwards.<br><br>Barek scrambles after her.. and after him Anna notices two streaks.&nbsp; It's hard to describe.. like bullets..but they were bigger.. longer..and left a funny smell in the air.&nbsp; And the sound they made when they hit the nearby wall..sounded much more then any bullet could have made.. much more like a small Hollywood explosion and not just the impact of the bullet.<br><br>Harek trips over Anna..falling down onto her.. and gasping..&nbsp; Outside they could hear the two.. "The weasie 'muggan shot me.. but he's using blanks."&nbsp; "Yeah.. and her weapon is on stun..&nbsp; Get them before they get away.."<br><br>Barek pulls himself to a crouch.. shakily lifting his gun.. "Run.. I'll hold them off..." his hand quite visibly shaking now..&nbsp; The sounds of boots..definitely above them.. louder now...someone ..or someones are running down the stairs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>17-12-2010, 08:10:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna first moves away from Barek about a foot, wincing from him tripping over her, she quickly scrambles to her feet and crouches in between steps, aiming up the stairwell and shooting at the first thing she sees, aiming for the center mass.&nbsp; <br><br>"No, I wont let you.. It's suicide.. Run down the stairs and call the police.." she's pissed at him, "I'll do what I can." The tone of her voice says she's mad she has to be the knight saving the coward in distress.<br><br>She feels herself inhale and exhale, then hold her breath as she aims. The blaster feels warm in her hands, she aims down the shaft, pointing it about 4 and a half feet off the ground, right about the neck level if it's one of the monkey men. She thinks they have a rifle- some sort of sniper rifle maybe? She didn't like these odds.<br><br><br><br><br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-12-2010, 12:26:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				More shouting.. then more running.<br><br>Barek doesn't leave either.. staying by Anna's side.&nbsp; He mutters softly.. "It wasn't supposed to be like this.." and then suddenly there is a flash of movement.<br><br>Harr'uk dashes out, and then dashes back just as the bolt of electricity slams into the wall.&nbsp; &nbsp;He snarls.. "Woah.. Good shot Anna.. it's me!" and then runs around..weapon drawn.. and seeing Barek aims it at him as he bounds down the steps. "Is this the little muggan who ambushed you?"<br><br>Seeing Anna fire.. Barek was also ready.. and as Harr'uk peered back out..he fired again..and while his gun made alot of noise.. nothing came out the other end.&nbsp; There was still the sound of more running up behind them.<br><br>Harr'uk lunged at the last moment to leap and kick Barek over..his gun scattering..pinning him under a clawed foot.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>17-12-2010, 17:07:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna's heart is still pounding in her chest. She's glad she missed Harr'uk.<br><br>She looks down where the bad guys were last were, "He's from the council and said he was sent to deliver me early to the appointment today.. As we left the elevator three mercenaries were at the bottom of the steps and 2 more came in the elevator behind us.. As they were talking, I could tell they're professionals.. Uhm, the two in the elevator were wearing Streel uniforms.. His gun isn't even loaded.. I had it on stun first- I was hoping to stop them and flee."<br><br>Anna looks around, and in a whisper says, "Can we get maps of where we're at.. to make sure we don't want into an ambush.. and how long should it take for the police to get here?"<br><br>She brushed her hair out of her eyes, looking wary from being shot at and firing her weapon when it wasn't only practice.<br><br>She continued speaking softly, "They might be coming from under us." She stopped breathing for a moment to listen. "Can we call in some reinforcements?"<br><br>She frowned and whispered one last time, "Oh, they had some weapon that shot large bullets that made an explosion on impact.. Uhm, and with how they talked they are trained.." To Harr'uk she says, "You take one way and I'll take the other?"<br><br>To Barek, "Don't do anything.. try not to get yourself killed." She smirks, was she like this a week ago- practically a newborn?<br><br>Anna held her gun in front of her, ready to fire in a nano-second's notice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-12-2010, 18:17:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Barek interupts.. "The ones at the ramp..they.. weren't..umm.. mercenaries.." he looks ashamed.&nbsp; Harr'uk growls...<br><br>"Those are the police.." Harr'uk thumbs behind him as the boots get closer.. human and a blob wearing red and blue come into the upper stairwell. "FREEZE!"<br><br>Harr'uk holds his gun to the side and shows his ID.. "I"m with SecCo.. this is my client.. she called in the alarm.&nbsp; He's with the Council of Worlds.." he nods through the door.. "The one's you're after are through there..although they are probably halfway to Zebulon by now.." he snarls at them.. then turns to Anna.. "We need to get out of here..c'mon..let's go up to the concourse.. I guess we bring the Muggan with us.."<br><br>Barek looks indignantly back at Harr'uk.. "That's rude!" as he is jostled out of the way..the police spilling past into the now empty concourse.<br><br>Taking her by the arm Harr'uk starts to guide Anna back up the stairs.. Barek following..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>17-12-2010, 19:21:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna laughs, "Barek.. You fir.." she stops talking, blushing for Barek, knowing what an idiot he looks like.<br><br>She accepts Harr'uk's help, first holding up her hands when the police were questioning them, showing her id, and then holstering her weapon and following Harr'uk.<br><br>"Why did you shoot at the police? I didn't know what they looked like.. but, you've been here your whole life.. That's.. well, like a crime or something."<br><br>She walks at a brisk pace with Harr'uk, still weary and looking out for danger.<br><br>Anna takes a few deep breathes, finally calming down enough to think about what happened.<br><br>"The ones in the Elevator had Streel Unis on.. isn't that enough to get an Id?"<br><br>She looks around, "I imagine there are hundreds of motion activated cameras.."<br><br>Anna runs her fingers through her hair nervously, "Ok, where to?" she asked Harr'uk.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-12-2010, 19:38:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They headed out onto the mid-level concourse.&nbsp; It was filled with people.. and the two who attacked could be anywhere.&nbsp; There were several officers milling throughout the crowd..but all it would take is one clean shot and..<br><br>"We need to get you out of here..&nbsp; Someplace they aren't expecting.." his furry face furled.&nbsp; He glowered at Barek.. "Do we need to bring him along?&nbsp; He's not part of the deal.."<br><br>Barek blushed again..at least it seemed that Anna covered for him enough that he was off the hook..&nbsp; &nbsp;He opened his mouth..but couldn't find anything to say.. so just gave abit of a shrug.. <br><br>Harr'uk guided them around the edge of the concourse.. eventually heading out through one of the glass sliding doors.&nbsp; It was a skimmer-rental place.&nbsp; Harr'uk suddenly turned, grabbing Barek by the collar. "You're going to earn your keep.. furless."&nbsp; They headed out into the lot.. Harr'uk looking around constantly.. getting into a car that was resting on some pylons.&nbsp; There were no wheels.. but on the front and back were huge duct openings..where large downward facing ducted fans would blow air to make the car float.&nbsp; Climbing in through one door.. Harr'uk pressed Anna's shoulders down..and then they crawled out through the other side.&nbsp; "I don't care where you go..as long as it's not following us.." Harr'uk hisses at Barek..then leaves him in the car..to form a diversion.&nbsp; <br><br>THen...keeping low.. Harr'uk guides Anna around the back of the cars..and over towards where some bikes are waiting.&nbsp; He grabs a helmet..putting it over Anna's head..and not bothering to take one..guides her to climb on the back of what looks sortof like a motorbike..except instead of wheels it has three rounded downward facing ducted fans... a hovering motorbike.&nbsp; Using his ID to rent the bike.. it hums to life..lifting off the pylons..and then Anna needs to hold on for dear life as he takes off quickly leaving the rental place.. heading out a ramp..and then along one of the high curving roads.. the bike doens't fly.. just hovers..about two feet off the ground..but with no friction it goes REALLY fast..and Harr'uk dodges in and out of other ground and hovercars.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>18-12-2010, 09:56:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiles at Barek and waves, "Be careful." is all she says as they head off to get a hoverbike.<br><br>Anna adjusts her helmet for a moment trying to put it on correctly and comfortably. She follows Harr'uk without a second thought, when he pushes her shoulder down she complies immediately.<br><br>She holds onto his waist for dear life, especially as he excellerates and drives like a maniac.<br><br>Anna says a quick prayer, glancing around to see if anyone seems to be following. Her weapon is holstered on her hip and she looks like any other young woman on the back of a hoverbike. She's worried and her adrenaline is still pumping, slowly fading as they continue to drive.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-12-2010, 15:40:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They seem to take a very weaving winding route.. but eventually Anna sees the familiar Council of Worlds building.. and after a final detour the bike pulls into the lot underneath.&nbsp; <br><br>Parking and taking off their helmet.. Harr'uk snarls.. "I doubt they would try anything here.. that would take a human with Yarzarian testicles.." he snorts and chuckles.. "Get it.. nevermind.. Yarzarian humour.. let's go." <br><br>They head not to the elevator, but instead to the stair access.. taking the wide winding stairwell up to the concourse level, and then going through some back halls into the maintenance rooms and taking a maintenance elevator up to the council rooms.&nbsp; <br><br>He finally stop by a staff washroom.. helping Anna prim and proper herself..before they step out of the 'employee's only' entrance and walk into the antichambers.&nbsp; Immediately Anna notices some of the Streel representatives appearing surprised that she shows up.. reaching to talk into their own bodycomps. <br><br>Haiti approaches.. "I'm glad you made it.. there were no complications I trust?"&nbsp; Harr'uk gives a subtle shake of his head..prompting Anna
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>18-12-2010, 18:42:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiles weakly and talks quietly, "2- 1 human and one Yarzarian wearing grey Streel uniforms tried to capture me on the way here.. Barek, whom you sent to escort me to the chambers is also a witness.. They wanted to capture me but, we eluded them."<br><br>Anna smiles, moving closer to Haiti and continuing to talk softly, "As we were heading towards the garage, they came out of an elevator behind us. I called the police but, they were unable to find them.. I just noticed 4 Streel employees when they saw me activated their communicators.. at least four.."<br><br>She waits to see if Haiti wants anymore information about the event. Despite all of the excitement, Anna looks almost regal, with a nice, form fitting and excellent taste gown, tastefully applied makeup, and swept back hair- recreating the look in the salon as best she could from yesterday.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-12-2010, 00:41:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Haiti listened with a strange expression. <br>"Wait a second.. did you say Barek?&nbsp; I do have an aide by that name..but I never sent for you.&nbsp; In fact.. I've not seen Barek today.. he took the morning off work."<br><br>She furled her brow.&nbsp; "Even if they were wearing Streel uniforms.. you could not be certain they were not just wearing those as a diversionary tactic..&nbsp; Such accusation without solid evidence would be highly slanderous.. and unless the law officials are able to capture any of the people.. we will not have any evidence.&nbsp; I will need to look into Barek.. and definitely mention him in my report.&nbsp; But we are getting side tracked.. I am very glad you are here.. and that you took my advice to learn the language and hire a bodyguard." she glances over at Harr'uk for a moment.. a smile creeping onto her face.<br><br>"I am also pleased that you are not showing xenophobia.. this will indeed help your case.&nbsp; There are some medical professionals who would seek any xenophobic nature to use against you in your citizenship claim.. that you would not be able to function in society."<br><br>She walks Anna over to sit.. talking for abit.<br><br>"These will be preliminary hearings.. you are to be present, but you will not yet have a chance to speak.&nbsp; At some of the follow-up hearings we will be perhaps looking for your testimony.. but please just let our people do their work.&nbsp; Much of this is formalities, and naturally Streel has been fighting this - as they are the group threatened.&nbsp; There have been several dismissed requests for dismissing the case on technicalities - however the Adjudicator is a fair being.. and we all want to see justice served."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>19-12-2010, 06:46:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded, "Thank you Haiti." She smiled as she glanced at Harr'uk. She didn't expect to so easily find someone that she forgot was completely alien. She trusted Harr'uk, and it was blind luck that led her to him.<br><br>Anna listens as Haiti explains the situation, "I understand.. I will let you do your work and help you however I can."<br><br>She takes a seat where Haiti motions for her. She watches the proceedings and follows along as best as she can.<br>She writes on her communicator that she needs to see if there is a camera module she could purchase, so if there are any assassination attempts in the future she can at least have them on video.<br><br>She nervously waits, knowing her future, freedom, and funding all depend on how this hearing goes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-12-2010, 00:10:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The two talked for abit more in her office, and then Anna was lead through the building, down another elevator and into a large sweeping hall.&nbsp; Most of the seats were unoccupied, and there are a myriad of labels and logos infront of each one.&nbsp; Anna was guided to sit beside Haiti in their booth.. and it was a combination of a court-room and a large council chambers.&nbsp; Discussion was already underway..and a little speaker on the desk amplified whoever was speaking.. they were talking currently about intellectual property rights.. and then some ethnic's commission.. and it took a while before Anna realized it was backgrounder for her case.. they were talking about cloning rights and procedures.. <br><br>The main defenders were a number of smartly dressed beings from Streel.. a bug and a monkeyman.&nbsp; The chairperson..being.. was one of the blobs.&nbsp; One group in particular seemed to be well represented and was asking alot of questions.. sitting at the Pan-Galactic Corporate table.&nbsp; Additional people who spoke up alot were representatives of Morgaine's World.. they seemed to somehow be on the side of Streel and were trying to argue that they should take custody of all intellectual properties.<br><br>Out of nowhere.. Haiti joined in.. starting to debate that they weren't not here to discuss intellectual properties, but rather ratify judgement on granting Anna del Gran Quivera citizenship in the Frontier.&nbsp; The Streel people glowered at Anna.. and the Morgaine's World people objected, stating that they felt Anna should become a citizen of Morgaine's World and thus they would have titlement over her future.<br><br>Debate continued, with sides interjecting and basically nothing really being accomplished.&nbsp; Then the realization..that nothing WOULD be accomplished..this was basically a preliminary hearing so everyone could start getting their stances out.. and the grim realization that like anything in government.. any actual decisions would take forever, and be hopelessly watered down to appease all parties.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>22-12-2010, 10:55:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna waited until the proceedings were over, asking Haiti privately what they meant- if anything, and when the next proceeding would occur.<br><br>She said that someone she met said she should ask for 'reparations' for having her rights violated, although not being a lawyer wasn't sure whether or not that was legal or the best avenue to proceed in.<br><br>Anna also told her that she had spent about half of the money and that assimilating into society would be expensive, but that her continued security service was paramount, she would've likely been killed or captured earlier today if she didn't have SecureCo on retainer. She was concerned about running out of money and not having anywhere to live or any protection, but she would do what she could to budget the money.<br><br>She asked what Haiti thought her next course of action should be and if she should either get a lawyer or train to be a lawyer for the next session.<br><hr>If you want to have this conversation go back and forth that's fine. I figured I'd summarize Anna's views so we can move the storyline forward.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-12-2010, 13:29:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Haiti indicated that the next sessions would be planned as soon as the chair would have time to review the information and set up follow-up meetings.&nbsp; She made some notes into a bodycomp.. and alittle later took her card and transferred another 50k credits onto it.<br><br>Haiti inquired whether Anna wanted the council to take over billing for SecCo's bodyguard.. and if there were any other specifics.&nbsp; She sortof danced around the issue of reparations.. obviously not wanting to commit to anything.<br><br>At the Lawyer comment.. Haiti indicated that she was Anna's representation.. and that there would be no way for her to become a Lawyer in the time it takes.. you can learn some things with learning chips.. but the learning is temporary.. and will fade with use..not a replacement for a proper education.&nbsp; It works well with a language as long as you use the language right away..but if the skills weren't used they would fade..<br><br>She more indicates that Anna should just concentrate on getting accustomed to living..and for the time being not worry about a job.. until this was resolved she would be taken care of by the Council of Worlds..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>23-12-2010, 07:41:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She nods, "Sure, that would be fine for you to take over security payments.. I'd want to make sure that Harr'uk is the one on retainer though.. He's, already protected me once.. We also need to uhm.. do better about who has access to my personal information like your assistant.. My home probably isn't safe anymore."<br><br>Anna was thankful and gracious about the extra 50K, that would certainly provide a great buffer, "Oh, that's such a relief.. I will do my best to continue studying and assimilating."<br><br>Anna asked her if there was anything she should know or brush up upon before the next meeting and verbally thanked her, remembering to not hug Haiti.<br><br>She found Harr'uk and said, "Let's go.. We're done... Oh, and thank you for earlier.. I was very worried there."<br><br>Anna wanted to get a video or photo recorder for her body comp, or possibly as some sort of helmet to be able to record what she saw, just so there was evidence on any future abductions. She also did more research on what was possible with the learning chips, wanting to review the 5 most popular ones.<br><br>She was particularly interested in either writing, creativity, artistry, culture, or even sexual techniques- but she wasn't sure what was or wasn't possible.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-12-2010, 18:47:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"That was a temporary residence.. there are many..we can just shift your address, and have some of the building staff forward your clothing to your new address." Haiti smiles.. "They are quite common..especially for spacers who wish to stay in a city for a few weeks..or maybe months to have a break.. fully furnished apartments that are like 'home'.. and then you can return to your ship."&nbsp; <br><br>Harr'uk is waiting outside, and returns Anna's weapons which were not allowed in the council chambers.&nbsp; "Moving.. huh?&nbsp; Grnnn.. good idea." he grunts..tapping his comm... "Your billing and contact information got updated.&nbsp; Have you picked out a spot?&nbsp; Maybe we should go look..find someplace nice for you.. "<br><br>On their way to the elevators a Vrusk walked up, looking up and down Anna, and twitching it's antenna at Harr'uk who interposed until he read the name badge that the buggy alien wore.<br><br>When it spoke, it used it's mantibles and a plate in it's mouth to form the sounds..making everything come out very clipped and snapping..<br><br>"You are Anna del Gran Quivera.&nbsp; I am Kik-li Zilctz of the Pan Galactic Corporation.&nbsp; We should have a discussion on your future outlook."&nbsp; There was a nearby human who also wore a similar outfit to the tunic the bug wore..and in Pan-Gal on the tunic was the name Kik-Li Zilctz overtop the PGC logo.&nbsp; He didn't wear any visible armour or weapons..but he had a belt and on it was a box that Anna now knew meant it was a defensive screen of some sort.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>24-12-2010, 10:48:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna nodded as the new alien approached her. She studied him for a moment, wondering what his family and home life were liek since they were so radically different from everyone else she had met.<br><br>She looked at Harr'uk whether or not he thought it was a good idea. She had no idea and would rather trust his experience. <br><br>If he gave her a yes nod, "Sure, no problem. I was thinking in the next couple of days as I'm.. already in the process of mapping out everything.. I wouldn't mind hearing PCGs version of the future." she smiled as she said this.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-12-2010, 15:59:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Harr'uk was neutral.. didn't give any indication either way.&nbsp; When Anna went ahead (after all there isn't any harm in listening) the Vrusk continued to regard her with an utter lack of emotion.&nbsp; Then she realized unlike Humans and Yarzarians..who had facial muscles.. (and Dralasites who were in essense one large muscle) the Vrusks were covered with chitin.. they couldn't express emotions on their face..other then tweaks of their antenna and mantibles which were utterly lost on Anna.&nbsp; The bug alien's body language was impossible to read.<br><br>"You have made a wise choice.&nbsp; You may contact me through our offices." the bug paused. "I realize you may have difficulty with my name.&nbsp; Accept my contact information.." from a pocket it pulled out it's ID card.. this one emblazoned with the PGC logo.. it seemed nearly everyone's ID basically was marked with their corporation affiliation.&nbsp; And the holo and name matched the alien standing before her.<br><br>When Kik-li had left Harr'uk came close.&nbsp; He gave a low snarl.. "Never trusted the bugs much.. they remind me of Yarnil.." he then gave a chuckle to that. "Okay.. off to shopping."<br><br><hr>Anna spends the afternoon shopping..and a quick check of the database shows the Yarnil is a small cockroach like insect from several Yarzarian worlds..&nbsp; also a quick glance.. the PGC is the frontier's largest company.. they actually developed the language that everyone speaks.. PanGal.. Pan Galactic Corporation.&nbsp; Their major corporate opponent is Streel..and thus why they have an interest in Anna.<br><br>Looking to mind chips.. they are extravagantly priced.. and most of the skills are only temporary..they fade without use.&nbsp; They tend to mostly be for thrills.. or some utilitarian.. such as learning a local dialect when travelling off world.. or learning how to snorkle or sky drive (or space dive!) before going on an adventure holiday.&nbsp; There are also some which are used by spacers during exploration cruises.. but they aren't typically sold at the average store.. one would need to find the more specialized exploration stores.&nbsp; <br><br>That night.. after Harr'uk drops off Anna.. and she's had some time to unwind and take in the events of the day.. there is a chime..and the vid screen reveals that it's Barek at the door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>24-12-2010, 20:35:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna gets up from her couch and looks at the screen, shocked that Barek would be so brazen.<br><br>She takes her weapon and powers it up to kill, then sends Harr'uk a message that Barek, the human from earlier today, is at her door.<br><br>She grabs her communicator and has her finger on the panic button. She listens to what he has to say but doesn't reply.<br><br>She's ready to shot at any intruder who steps through her doorway.<br><br><hr>Was she able to get a video camera that she could use as one of her com options? If she could, then she would turn it on capture Barek on the video screen.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-12-2010, 01:22:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				[Oh..it already had the features..but she did need to pickup this sortof wrap around her ear..with one little screen infront of her eye..that also can record..and now she can read thing without having to look down at her wrist..sortof like one of those wifi earpieces with a screen.]<br><br>After making the preparations.. she listens to Barek.<br><br>"Umm.. Anna.. hi?&nbsp; I was hoping we could.. umm.. talk.&nbsp; Earlier today.. that didn't go.. umm.. I didn't mean for things to happen like that..and wow.. " he looks up at the camera.. "Are you going to talk to me.. or what?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>27-12-2010, 09:57:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She has her weapon ready to shoot at Barek if he tries opening the door, she also presses the panic button on her com.<br><br>Anna replies via the door communicator, "I don't think we have anything to say.. you apparently tried to have me kidnapped earlier today.. But talk, you have my attention.. Explain yourself."<br><br>She wonders how long it will be until the police show up or Harr'uk messages her, she presses the button near the door to continue the conversation. She makes extra certain she doesn't open the door or unlock it, making sure the security systems of the home are all intact.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-12-2010, 12:10:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"no... well.. yes..but you weren't in any danger." he looks down then back up at the camera.. <br><br>"I had some friends pretend to come at you.. so I could rescue you.. Only.. then those other people.. the one in the elevator.. showed up.&nbsp; I had nothing to do with them."<br><br>Her comm buzzes an acknowledge indicator from Harr'uk.. but no message.<br><br>"I just thought.. if I could rescue you.. then you'd maybe want to talk to me...&nbsp; I didn't mean for it to get.. crazy"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>27-12-2010, 13:10:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She cancels the panic beacon, but still is watching and recording the conversation. Surely this has to be a strange way to pick up on a woman, "Why do you want to talk to me.. and why did you think I would talk to you when you know something like that is very true for me.. You have a minute of my time.. I'm talking now. What do you want?"<br><br>She has her weapon aimed at the door in case he breaks it down, but half of her attention is on the viewscreen and conversation at hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-12-2010, 16:08:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				There is an annoying beep when she cancels the panic button.. basically her being electronically told off for 'calling 911 and then cancelling'.&nbsp; <br><br>Barek blushes, looking down, then back up at the camera.<br><br>"I saw your file.. I thought you'd be.. well.. alone.. not know anyone.&nbsp; And you were so beautiful.&nbsp; I thought I could be like in one of those Trid's.. where I just happened to save the day.. and then you'd .. I don't know.. fall for me or something.&nbsp; I didn't think that there would REALLY be people after you.. I mean.. that sortof stuff doesn't happen..does it?&nbsp; It's just hype the news people build up to make people buy more protection.. "<br><br>He takes a breath.. "Listen Anna.. I'm very sorry for what I did.&nbsp; I'm probably going to lose my job unless you talk to Haiti about it.&nbsp; I just..didn't know any other way to get to know you.&nbsp; I.. umm.. " there is a motion behind him.. and from outside the camera the elevator door opens.. and Harr'uk lunges.. his arm-wings flaring briefly as he crosses the elevator lobby..and then there is a loud thud as he tackles Barek into the door.. catching the naive human completely by surprise.&nbsp; "Think you can lurk back here to catch her unawares... do you Breeder?" Harr'uk snarls
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>27-12-2010, 21:39:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She puts down her blaster and opens up the door. "thank you for showing up so quickly.. Bring him inside.. He's swearing he did this as a rouse to gain my attention.. He came to explain hinself and apologize.."<br><br>Once they are inside she continues talking. Anna isnt sure what to make of the story, "Can you make sure hes not armed?"<br><br>She looks at Barek, "I've already explained to Haiti what I thought.. That you sold me out for credits to Streel.. Your uhm, desire for attention has almost killed you twice."<br><br>She checks if Harr'uk has handcuffs, "im going to put you somewhere self while I talk with my friend.. Uhm, if you dont want to i can just call the police again and let them deal with you Barek.. Sound reasonable?"<br><br>She puts him in thd bathroom locked up, then talks to Harr'uk, "he said my story was like a tri-d and he wants to save the damsel and get my attention.. Do you think its as simple as that, that hes harmless?"<br><br>Anna isnt sure what to do- she wanted people to like her but this way of getting attention seems wrong.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-12-2010, 03:06:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Barek was already protesting as Harr'uk man-handled him.&nbsp; He pushed him roughly against the wall..patting him down.. "No.. he's clean.." and then shoved him down the hallway into the bathroom<br><br>After he returns, Anna could see that Harr'uk was dressed much flashier then before.. his jumpsuit was almost shimery.. and even his light-blocking goggles were flared at the corners.. very stylish in a sortof Elton John sortof way.<br><br>"As a rouse to gain your attention?&nbsp; What does he think you are.. some mindless fluzzy breeder from a teen-age romantic Tri-D?" He snarls.. looking back at the door..&nbsp; "What about those other two in the elevator?&nbsp; That didn't seem like no ruse to me..&nbsp; I don't trust him.." <br><br>Harr'uk snarled then broke into a toothy smile.. "But then I don't trust any of you fur-less..&nbsp; What you think I should do to him?&nbsp; Maybe rough him up abit?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>28-12-2010, 11:15:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She thinks for a moment, "I don't even want to deal with it.. I'll call Haiti and let her know that Barek is here telling me it was all something to gain my attention.. and see what she wants to do. I'll just turn him over to the authorities instead of trying to figure this out.."<br><br>"Even if was going to get uhm, attention.. What then? This isn't a teenager tri-d Barek."<br><br>Anna walks back towards Barek, "Give me one good reason why I shouldn't call the police.. or call Haiti and let her know you're here trying to gain favor with me.." She was mad at the danger Barek put her in yesterday.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-12-2010, 14:55:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Harr'uk grunts in approval.&nbsp; <br><br>As Anna opens the door, Barek is across the room..just sitting on the edge of the shower.&nbsp; He looks up at Anna in the door.<br><br>"I'm sorry you're so upset.&nbsp; And I guess I was wrong.&nbsp; I just came her to apologize to you.. " he opens his hands up.. "Nothing more."<br><br>Harr'uk snarls at him.. making Barek recoil.&nbsp; "He's lying.. look at the sniveling little pretty-boy.&nbsp; How else could he have found your new apartment.&nbsp; I think he must be a Streel agent.. "<br><br>"What?&nbsp; No! NO!.. I just had to talk to you, Anna.. Honest!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>29-12-2010, 10:48:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She frowns, "That is a great question...how did you find out where I moved to and who provided you with that Information? Even if I wanted to believe you- you have to realize how crazy and improbable it is... can one of your coworkers vouch for you? I would... need to see data too like bank statements... com logs... it would be much easier for you to admit the likely truth... you're a gambler and needed some Streel credits.."<br><br>Anna folds her hands across her ample chest, "convince us otherwise... you have thirty seconds before I comm the police."<br><br>She taps her finger on the comm, deadly serious. "Peoples lives are in danger... stop treating this like a stupid game Barek!"<br><br>Anna wants the truth and will carryout her threat unless Harr'uk tells her not to, or Brake tells her the truth."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-12-2010, 17:16:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Barek only looks more scared as Harr'uk seems to be completely against him.<br><br>"That's easy.. I work for Haiti.. I'm her personal assistant... which means.." he looks down.. "Okay.. the total truth.. I used her passwords on the system to get your address.&nbsp; I HAD to see you to apologise.. Anna.. please.. believe me..&nbsp; I'm not some ....some.. Streel agent or Sathar agent or anything.. that stuff only happens in Tri-D." <br><br>He pauses.. "Or.. like the elevator.. but that was like CRAZY.. people can't REALLY be out to kill you... Why?&nbsp; You're just.. just like some off-world refugee.. aren't you?&nbsp; Even Haiti's files didn't have the full story.. just that you were brought over from Star Law.. and some trial involoving the PGC and Streel...&nbsp; I just thought you were.. so beautiful.. and so.. vulnerable.. and I thought I could help.. protect..um.. you." ...<br><br>although right now he's the one who looks vulnerable..<br><br>Harr'uk snorts.. making abit of a production of putting his gun away.&nbsp; If Anna looks at him, he bares his teeth and snarls.. "Like I need a gun to handle that wet-blanket.&nbsp; I know baby Yarzarians who have bigger teeth."&nbsp; The short muscular monkey-man crosses his arms, and even without seeing his eyes it's pretty certain he's giving the most withering look at Barek.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>29-12-2010, 18:05:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She frowns, "I'm going to talk to my friend and decide what to do.. Just sit tight for a minute."<br><br>Anna closes the door and goes down the hall, to talk to Harr'uk, "Should I call Haiti and let her know? Have him do a confessional and then send it to her? You're the security expert Harr'uk- am I safe here?"<br><br>She holds her hand over her face and is very concerned. She partially believes Barek but he has little credibility, especially after supposedly setting up a fake kidnapping yesterday.<br><br>"Is anything he's done a crime- should I just turn him in to the police and let them sort it out? Then move again and let Haiti know her system isn't secure? I'd think by now you'd have.. genetic scans, fingerprints, or even eyeball scans instead of passwords"<br><br>She's worried, "Maybe I'll hire... someone else you recommend to cover the time you can't be here.. Like 12 hour shifts or however you guys work best."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-12-2010, 15:06:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Harr'uk grunts.&nbsp; <br><br>"You could turn him over to the police.. but they aren't very effective. Not unless he's committed some grand larcenous act.. and he's been abusing his position to chase after you like some fawning cub.&nbsp; He is her aide.. he would need to have access to her files to do his work."&nbsp; Harr'uk snorts to express his displeasure.<br><br>"What worries me.. if he could do it..someone could get to him.. or Haiti.. and then get to you.&nbsp; Full time security would be safer.. or going after the people who are after you.&nbsp; &nbsp;Not waiting for the courts to decide.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>31-12-2010, 09:10:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna nods grimly, "Uhm, I'm not a Black Ops agent..&nbsp; I'd have no idea how to chase after whomever is responsible.. Not to mention, the only skills I have are Pangal, the blaster stick, an amazing fashion sense, and ability to attract danger."<br><br>She smirks, "Usually agents are like, professionals who've trained for years - deadly and efficient.. I'm much closer to a breeder- whatever that is but I have an idea in mind, then a trained professional soldier."<br><br>Anna sighs, "Should I approach Haiti with Barek in tow and let her know what's going on..&nbsp; I imagine the less people know about it the better.. Streel just might want me killed.. I don't know that they want to uhm, disassemble me.. or clone me.. or experiment on me.. or god knows what."<br><br>She rubs her head, obviously stressed out about her situation and the very real danger that Barek- or those who paid him, represent. "Let's say I wanted to.. pursue whomever wanted to kill me.. what would you do, in my shoes?" she asked Harr'uk, deadly serious despite the silly question.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>31-12-2010, 14:07:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Barr'uk smiles.. "Hmm.. now we're talking." he moves to sit down.. thinking.<br><br>"Well.. what you also have is.. quite deep pockets.&nbsp; And you have abit of the benefit of a home court.&nbsp; Since you can't go after them.. I'd have them come after you... Set a trap."<br><br>He reaches to lift his goggles, and for the first time Anna can look at Harr'uk in his beady little feral eyes... blinking because of the light.&nbsp; "We could keep the milk-cub-breeder locked up.. hire us some temporary help.&nbsp; And.. we may want to keep this off the radar.. because Street and MerCo are allies..&nbsp; they could possibly track any other staff you hired.&nbsp; But we could go down to the spaceports.. hire some independents..&nbsp; then come back.. and have you 'accidentally' let a comm slip into Barek's hands..&nbsp; He calls for someone to come and help him out.. and we get them.. and capture the whole thing on video... turn it all over to the council..call in Star Law.. and then go retire someplace dark and cozy"<br><br>He lowers his goggles again.. having made his point.. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>31-12-2010, 18:23:01</strong>
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				She nods slowly, "Would the mercs have enough information on them to.. implicate Streel? We'd also need to focus on non-lethal methods.. Uhm, stun gas and restraints if at all possible instead of fatalities.. Or those guns that have the poison-tipped barbs in them.."<br><br>Anna smiles slightly, brushing back her hair, "Three questions come to mind.."<br><br>"1- How many people would we need?"<br>"2- How do I pay for it, uhm, off the grid? Can I transfer some money to a disposable funds card?"<br><br>"and 3- Where do we do this at.. We'd need to set it up with cameras and whatever else we need." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>31-12-2010, 21:13:41</strong>
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				Harr'uk grins.."We need good reliable people.. we should hit some spacer bars.. people who don't have ties to the system.&nbsp; And there isn't any way to pay off the grid.. although payments to spacers wouldn't look the same as if you were paying MerCo to up your security..&nbsp; and you're looking at the place.. we have their toadie right here in your bathroom.. we go .. get our people..and then we 'slip up' and let Mt-Skiitzix call his cronies in."<br><br>Harr'uk is grinning wide now..looking forward to the anticipated big fight.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>01-01-2011, 07:51:23</strong>
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				She nods, "Ok, let's tie him up.. then head out shopping.. get the gear and the bodies.. then prep my apartment.. set up the cameras.. and set it all in motion."<br><br>She couldn't believe she was doing this- becoming some sort of co-mastermind. It was exciting and exhilarating. She hoped it would put an end to the hounding by Streel, but wasn't sure if it would.<br><br>Anna reminded Harr'uk she wanted the capture to be non-lethal and at least 5 cameras capturing every second of the action. She would work with Harr'uk on tactics, where would the people stay, what the sequence of events would be, and things like that.<br><br>She went out shopping, bringing her cred card and knowing she'd spend a lot of her money. Still, if it all worked out like she hoped, it would be worth it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-01-2011, 16:05:03</strong>
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				When she went in to tie up Barek... Barek protested the entire time.&nbsp; "Please.. I just came over to apologize..why are you tying me up?&nbsp; You're kidnapping me?&nbsp; This is wrong.. Anna.. you know better then this.." He kept pleading all the time until he was finally bound and then left in the bathroom.<br><br>The first stop was a store to get some micro recorders.. each one independent so that if one was taken out..the others would all capture the recording.&nbsp; From there Harr'uk rented a skimmer.. one of those cars with the big duct fans in the front and back to allow it to float off the ground..it was the first time Anna rode in one..and it was exhilarating.. the fan making this low rumble..and the car swaying on the cushion of air as it zoomed down towards the spaceport.<br><br>Going away from the more built up area with it's monorails and mass transit.. Harr'uk drove into a part of town which was shadowed by massive orbital rail launchers hundreds of feet above it.&nbsp; The only way to get here was to drive oneself..and there were numerous ground vehicles parked.&nbsp; He parked outside a building with lots of flashing holo and neon lights.. making sortof moving pictures of erotic beings (not all human) and bottles of booze on the outside.&nbsp; "This should be what we're looking for.&nbsp; I'll go make some contacts.. you can just sit at the bar..and don't talk to anyone.."<br><br>Harr'uk leads her into the bar.. it sortof has the feel of the cantina from Star Wars.. except the only races are the Humans, Yaz's.. Drals.. Vrusks.. and one strange being that looks like a large kangeroo.&nbsp; Except instead of cheesy music..the music is alot more of a cross between electric-metal and sexual throbbing soul.&nbsp; Harr'uk escorts Anna up to the bar.. orders her a drink from the robot hovering behind the bar.. "Now..you stay here.. no talking.." and then leaves into the crowd.<br><br>The drink is put before her.. it's neon blue with little white crystals floating in it making the lights under the bar sparkle.&nbsp; There is so much to just hear.. to watch.. Anna could just lose herself in just watching the bar..
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>01-01-2011, 17:54:19</strong>
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				She explains to Barek that one way or another everything will get resolved in 12 hours. She lets him use the bathroom first, then makes sure he's tied up.<br><br>She enjoys herself on the skimmer, it's a real life thrill ride. She's slightly disappointed when the ride ends, too soon in her opinion.<br><br>Anna looks around at the bar, seeing if it's really for people to socialize or what's going on between the inhabitants. She notices how many women or men there are, and how they're dressed.<br><br>She doesn't talk to anyone, just looks around, trying to take in all of the sights and sounds.<br><br>As she looks at the bubbles in her drink she starts planning. She taps into her com to remind herself to get a simple com that records everything that's pressed on it- which they will use to give to Barek. She wonders how to 'accidentally' leave the com so he has access to it. Take a shower and leave it on the vanity? Would something so simple work?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-01-2011, 04:07:11</strong>
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				Barek pleads with Anna to reconsider.. practically begging that this is all a huge misunderstanding.. but his complaints are left tied up with him in the bathroom.<br><br>The skimmer ride was unreal..perhaps that should be the next class Anna should take.. learning how to drive.. then she could go out driving on her own.<br><br>The club is also another world.&nbsp; People are dressed all in the flashiest fashions.. Anna actually feels rather understated.&nbsp; About half of the clothing glows on their own.. and the rest of the clothing is translucent or transparent.. only adding to the sexual aire of the place.&nbsp; Anna has a pretty good eye for Men and women..and even among Yarzarians.. but for the Vrusk and Dralasite..it's nearly impossible to tell gender.&nbsp; Most seem to be in that free-spirited party mood.. dancing.. drinking.. losing themselves in the throbbing beat and rubbing up against whoever is nearby.&nbsp; It's hard to go back to 'planning' mode when there are so many distractions.. and the drink is a cool, sweet and heady fruity drink..hard to tell the flavour..but it's nice.<br><br>"Don't you find this place alittle.. garish?" a stranger walks up to her.&nbsp; Unlike others..he's dressed in a simple black outfit.. no neon.. although the suit looks good on him.&nbsp; He's tall.. chistled features.. has an almost carefree but carefully styled to look carefree haircut that's a dirty blond with lighter highlights.&nbsp; "You look distracted.. and not in the good way.&nbsp; My name is Max." he smiles a broad smile and looks up and down.&nbsp; "You look nice.. classy.. not really the sort to be hanging out here.&nbsp; Come.. let me buy you a drink"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>02-01-2011, 08:18:13</strong>
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				She smiles at him, she looks around for Harr'uk, "I'm a little busy right now, although it doesn't look like it.. but, you might be my type." She shrugs as she looks at him.<br><br>Anna slowly grins, "Uhm, I'll call you in a few days if things settle down for me, ok? Give me your comm number and call you, ok?"<br><br>She hopes to brush him off and wait for Harr'uk to concern, she's looking around for him, not even drinking her drink.<br><br>She's still amazed at the outfits and variety of people.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-01-2011, 14:07:28</strong>
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				He smiles at her.. <br><br>"Aww.. sweetie.&nbsp; I know you're busy..we all are.&nbsp; I won't be around in a few days.. We're heading out tomorrow afternoon.&nbsp; Besides.. what could distract a cute young woman like yourself so much that you can't have a drink."&nbsp; He steps closer, reaching to tenderly touch Anna's cheek..<br><br>Before she could reply..he's jerked back.&nbsp; Harr'uk.<br><br>'Oh.. I see.." the guy tries to quip.. but Harr'uk is snarling.. "Hands off.. Breeder!" and taking a swing.<br><br>The guy has equally decent reactions.. dripping his glass and reaching to deflect the punch before twisting out of Harr'uk's grip.. "Listen here, friend... Me and the young woman were jus.." cut off as he ducks aside another attack from Harr'uk..&nbsp; Whoever this stranger is, he can hold himself against Harr'uk
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>03-01-2011, 00:36:01</strong>
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				Anna stands up, hoping to lower the hostility, "Guys, don't fight.. Mister, like I said I'm real busy..&nbsp; Find companionship somewhere else.. no hard feelings?," she says to the man. <br><br>She motions for Harr'uk to come talk to her and not continue fighting. She does have enough sense to watch the guy and make sure he doesn't pull any weapons on either Harr'uk or even her.<br><br>After the tension has been difused she asks, "So, what next?" It's clear she's out of her element here. The women raised in this environment can probably automatically reject the players before they even start their game. Anna didn't have any such skills.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-01-2011, 01:28:25</strong>
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				"Max.." he reminds her... untangling himself from the Yarzarian... "And it seems like you have a mess of trouble.. please.. how can I help?&nbsp; I assure you.. I can be quite resourceful." he beams another smile.<br><br>Harr'uk smirks and returns to her side.. "I've found some people.. I said not to talk to anyone..."<br><br>Max looks over.. "I didn't realize I had to ask permission first.&nbsp; Hey there.. no hard feelings.." he then says something with a gutteral growl.. to which Harr'uk chuckles and laughs..<br><br>"Anyways.. I found some muscle..."&nbsp; Max steps forward.. "Count me in too.. " a broad smile.. "Sounds like this is dangerous and fun.. my sortof scene."&nbsp; <br><br>Harr'uk pauses, and then gives a slight nod and shrug to Anna.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>03-01-2011, 08:02:36</strong>
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				She looks at Harr'uk then nods, "Sure Max.. Uhm, Welcome aboard.. I'm Anna.. That's Harr'uk.. We'll fill you in on the details when we have some privacy."<br><br>Anna heads with Harr'uk and Max for the door.<br><br>"Uhm, I've never done this before I hope you.. uhm, can fill me in on what.. how.. and when."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-01-2011, 15:11:54</strong>
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				Harr'uk leads the group back to a table where a number of Yarzarians were seated.&nbsp; The rest of the group took their seats around.. roughly ending up with the Yarzarians on one side of the table and the two humans on the other.<br><br>Harr'uk nodded to Anna. "This is our Patron.&nbsp; What we are doing is setting a trap to capture those who are after our Patron.. at all times her well-being is our top priority.&nbsp; We have reasons to suspect that Streel has hired out people to try to silence our patron.. and they are using an agent who is well placed in the Council of Worlds to provide information."<br><br>There are some various grunts around the table...<br><br>"We will be setting up a trap in Anna's suite.. the goal is to capture evidence of Streel's wrongdoings.. She will be paying you each 500 credits once we complete this little exercise.&nbsp; You are to use your own weapons... when you are ready.. we'll be heading out."<br><br>Everyone looked among themselves.. a couple Yazs drained their glasses.. and everyone looked ready for a fight.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>04-01-2011, 03:46:25</strong>
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				Anna looked at each one of them, then glanced at Max. She smiled as she trusted Harr'uk, he had already saved her life at least once.<br><br>She waited until prompted by Harr'uk to provide any more information. She wanted to keep the location quiet, understandably so.&nbsp; She couldn't believe 500 credits was all it would cost- with just a few thousand credits you could change your life.<br><br>Anna looked at Max, checking if he was paying more attention to Harr'uk, then herself. She smiled at him if she saw him looking.<br><br>She wanted to emphasize to Harr'uk and the others to go non-lethal if possible, she wanted evidence against Streel not a life long vendetta. She talked privately once they returned to their car
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>04-01-2011, 15:03:34</strong>
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				For them.. it was 500 credits for one night of work.. the Yarzarians were all eager to go.&nbsp; Max paid attention, and when Anna glanced over at him, he'd turn and give her a warm supportive smile... then a wink.<br><br>Finally the directions to her place were given out..and everyone broke up to meet there.&nbsp; Max came close..touching Anna's arm and whispered into her ear.."Don't worry Anna.. we all have your back.&nbsp; You'll be safe.." and gave her another wink before leaving with the rest.<br><br>On the way out Harr'uk talked quietly with Anna.&nbsp; "Hopefully your human works out.. myself..I trust my own..but I guess that's pretty normal.&nbsp; I'd not want to be those Streel guys now." he chuckles as they head back to the skimmer.. at least Anna will get another breathtaking ride heading back to her apartment.<br><br>One adrenaline pumping trip through the neon lights of the docks later and they are back home.. meeting in the elevator lobby with the mercenaries.&nbsp; Most are all now wearing military type outfits.. and carrying slung weapons.&nbsp; Max is there too.. with a shimmery looking suit..and a large high-tech backpack... and a long sleek beam pistol of some sortof at his hip.&nbsp; "Okay.. Anna.. you need to accidentally leave this behind.." Harr'uk gives her the comm that Barek can use to call his cronies to rescue him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>04-01-2011, 22:12:18</strong>
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				She nods, "Uhm, Ok.. I'll.. tell him I'm going to sleep on it and turn him into the authorities tomorrow.. Then shower and leave this behind in a pile of my clothing."<br><br>Anna thinks about it and decides that will work best. She will double check and make sure that everyone is in position. She then makes sure the video cameras are working.<br><br>"I'm going to put everything in motion in the next 10 minutes.. Is that enough time to get set up?"<br><br>She waits to hear from Harr'uk then leaves to put it in motion. She heads upstairs, gets a change of clothing, and leaves her weapons and her real comm in her bedroom, in the drawer by the bed. She will head inside, let Barek know that, "I'm still deciding what to do with you.. I'm leaning towards turning you into the authorities tomorrow.. but, haven't decided."<br><br>She smiles and checks his restraints, loosening them just a bit so that after 5 or 10 minutes he could escape. "I'll give you something to help you sleep well tonight."<br><br>She strips down to her birthday suit and takes a one minute shower, leaving a pile of clothes and her com by the toilet, she throws a nightgown on, then heads to her bedroom, having left her clothing and comm on the countertop in the bathroom.<br><br>She looks around for Harr'uk and gives him a thumbsup. She then heads to her bedroom, grabs her blaster, and waits for the fireworks to happen.<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>04-01-2011, 22:35:00</strong>
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				Everyone gets into position and nods.. the apartment dark to mask their presence.&nbsp; From Barek's POV..she came home alone.<br><br>"You're back!&nbsp; At Last.. what to DO with me?&nbsp; I'm like totally innocent.. Anna.. I just wanted to meet you.. to get to know you.." he continued to plea.. and then trailed off..boggling as Anna just stripped infront of him.<br><br>He actually blushed and averted his eyes... murmering.. "You don't need to...ooh!" as she stepped into the shower.&nbsp; "Umm.. err.. ooh my!" he just floundered actually sounding nervous and not knowing what to say.<br>He soon started talking through the plasticy opaque shower door.&nbsp; "Anna.. listen.. I'm sorry I set up that silly ambush thing.&nbsp; It was childish.. it was really dumb.&nbsp; And I'm sorry for using Haiti's account to.. umm.. err.. to stalk you.&nbsp; I should have just comm'd you.. or approached you back when I first met you the first day you came.&nbsp; You just really captured my heart..and I've not been thinking straight..ever since. OOH!" he blushes and does his best not to watch as she steps out of the shower.. leaving the clothing in the room.<br><br>"ANNA!" he calls out behind her.. "I'M SORRY!"<br><br>Outside everyone is still in position.&nbsp; Max makes his way over towards her in the bedroom.&nbsp; He has a puzzled look on his face.. "You sure everything is on the level here, Miss?&nbsp; He didn't sound like no informant mastermind.. he sounded like some dumb kid."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>05-01-2011, 03:31:58</strong>
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				She moved towards Max to whisper, "I thought he might be too.. But, Harr'uk's gut told him he was up to no good.. Let's just wait 10 or 20 minutes and see what happens.. He didn't seem like a mastermind, but, does have access and.. even found me again after I moved. He's willing to loose his job.. and could be dangerous if nothing else.. If Harr'uk thinks he's part of some plan.. then it's certainly possible."<br><br>Anna shut her door slightly and stopped whispering, listening if Barek does or tries anything, either through the ripping of the tape or the dialing of the com.<br><br>She waited, looking worried and concerned.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-01-2011, 22:58:44</strong>
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				Max nodded.. gave Anna a bright smile and then went to inspect the room..one hand on his gun.. looking at the windows overlooking the grand view of the city below.<br><br>Anna couldn't hear much from the bathroom.. and from her front of her apartment she could hear quiet growling whispers between the Yarzarians.&nbsp; Then..suddenly sounding very loud..<br><br>"Hello?&nbsp; Anna?&nbsp; You still there Anna?"&nbsp; a pause.. "Helllllllo?"<br><br>Then some faint shuffling from the bathroom.&nbsp; A slight pressure indicated that Max had walked up behind Anna at the doorframe..listening intently.<br><br>Nothing but the faint sound of rustling in the bathroom..and some faint whispers from the Yarzarians in the front.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>05-01-2011, 23:57:37</strong>
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				She held her finger to her plump lips making a shhhh motion but didn't say anything. She waited and listened, figuring he'd probably drift to sleep or maybe even try to escape.<br><br>Anna glanced back at Max standing so close. It would feel nice to have someone you could depend on to help support her. Max was certainly attractive and seemed like he'd make a wonderful companion. Anna could feel the warmth of his body, even though he was a few inches away.<br><br>She waited to see what happened next, praying that Barek would make the call and make a chance for escaping- just to validate Harr'uks concerns being correct rather than anything else.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-01-2011, 18:42:56</strong>
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				More shufflings..<br><br>quiet...<br><br><br>more shufflings..<br><br><br>"Anna?&nbsp; Where did you go?" <br><br>The sound of the door being tried.. but the bathroom was still locked.&nbsp; He then banged on the door.. "Computer.. unlock door.&nbsp; &nbsp;Computer.. dang it." more rustling.<br><br>"Anna!&nbsp; You left your phone in here."&nbsp; Max looked at Anna with a 'this is your super-villian' look.&nbsp; A couple more bangs on the door, and then the house computer.. acting only as it should..and knowing Anna was in the bedroom.. rang.<br><br>"Incoming call from unlisted Comm.." the computer in the bedroom said.&nbsp; And it showed a still picture from the comm of Barek in the bathroom... great..instead of calling for backup.. he called...Anna.&nbsp; And then..hearing the phone through the door.."Anna!&nbsp; I can hear the phone ring..are you asleep?"<br><br>Harr'uk slinked into the room with a scowl.. "Either he's the stupidest agent ever.. or utterly brilliant."<br><br>"Or innocent.." Max chimes in.. "Just a'sayin.."<br><br>The computer reminds.. "Incoming call from unliested Comm.."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>06-01-2011, 20:17:27</strong>
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				Anna frowns, "I'm thinking he might be innocent.. Uhm.. I'll go pay the men.. and call it off."<br><br>She gets out her cred chip and prepares to pay the men for their time. She pays them 500 each unless Harr'uk can get them to agree to something lower.<br><br>Anna walks back to the door and taps the wall twice, "I'll talk to you in a minute Barek."<br><br>She frowns about what happened but then smiles slightly looking at Max, "Max.. Uhm, want to get something to eat after I apologize to Barek and let him go?"<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-01-2011, 23:44:39</strong>
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				Harr'uk frowns.. he's not pleased with this. " Are you sure? Maybe this is all.. no..you're right.. he's just a stupid breeder.." <br><br>He talks with the Yarzarians..and talks them down to 250 each.. and Max agrees on the 'date' instead of his pay.&nbsp; He moves out to Anna's lounge to wait while she deals with the rest of the Mercs.&nbsp; "I should probably come with you.. " Harr'uk notes at the 'date' with Max.. to which he overhears.. "Don't worry.. I'll keep your lady safe.." he smiles and then bares his teeth at Harr'uk..tapping his now holstered long pistol.&nbsp; Harr'uk looks back, then gives a toothy fangy grin.. and leaves with the rest of the mercs.<br><br>Only one thing to take care of...<br><br>The door opens, and Barek is there.. now untied..holding the phone.<br><br>"Anna!&nbsp; You're not asleep.. I was scared that..um..something happened to you.&nbsp; Why did you and that gorilla tie me up..and why are you letting me go.. I just.." he blathers on..talking a mile a minute.<br><br>Max had made himself scarce as Anna deals with Barek.. trying to guide him (her still in her night robes) to the front door.&nbsp; "Listen.. this all got off wrong.. can I comm you sometime.. take you out..maybe show you the zoo.. or take you to the sporting complex.. or shopping.." his young naive eyes are beaming.. practically begging for the date.&nbsp; Completely opposite to Max.. who is confident..suave..manly.. Barek is awkward..nerdy.. and not the best at talking.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>07-01-2011, 00:52:14</strong>
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				She nods and shrugs, "tell you what.. Once things settle down I'll comm you, ok? It will probably be at least a few weeks.. And, next time please think before you do something like this.. If the first time I was kidnapped.. You can imagine why I was so concerned this time... Remember, I changed where I wad living because it wasnt safe.."<br><br>She finally smiles a little bit, "Anyways, thanks for uhm, trying to apologize to me and we'll talk soon, ok?" Anna ushers him outside, waves bye, then heads to talk to Max. She smiles, "So, this whole night has been me, me, me.. Tell me about yourself? I've only been on a spaceship once in my life.. And, I actually loved riding in the skim bike.. It was.. exhilarating and even arousing.. I loved it."<br><br>Anna goes to get changed and is ready for a night out on the town with Max, unless he has something else in mind.<br><br>"We can just order food and have it delivered here.. Or, do you want to go out?" She smiles, "Oh, in case you didn't figure out.. I'm not from around here.. and, uhm, I guess you could say I'm old fashioned.. I'm still learning about fashions and.. even this world.. and even our time.. I have a lot to learn and.. am an eager student.. Oh, and, I don't even think I've kissed someone in a year.."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-01-2011, 10:38:33</strong>
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				Once Barek is dealt with.. and Harr'uk gone.. Max just smiles as Anna starts .. well..almost babbling.. just letting it all wash out.<br><br>He slips the hard backpack off his back, and unbelts his pistol..reaching to wrap his arms around Anna.&nbsp; "There's lots of time to talk.." he smiles at her..his eyes looking warmly into her eyes.. "Well.. a day and a half anyways.&nbsp; He draws her close.. pressing his lips to hers..his hands sliding down the back of her house-coat before she has a chance to run off to change.&nbsp; "I was hoping we would get a chance to be alone..although I was eager for alittle action.&nbsp; I was going to be my own action hero.." he nodded over at the backpack..and then when she didn't seem to acknowledge it.. "It's a paraglider..&nbsp; I figured you'd live in some lofty suite.. and figured the best way to escape if we needed a way out..was over the edge." he nods out the window.. <br><br>"Illegal.. sure.. but damn exhilarating."<br><br>He kissed her again..his hands tracing the curve of her back down to her behind.. "How about you get dressed.. I will take you out.. we can talk.&nbsp; If you don't feel safe here, you can come and stay with me tonight." there is a twinkle in his eye.. "In-fact.. I think you would like that a great deal."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>08-01-2011, 10:53:13</strong>
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				She blushes as she realized she talked a lot, "A few weeks ago I didn't even speak Pangal.. Now I guess I can't stop speaking."<br><br>Anna gasps as she's kissed and shown affection, positive affection, for the first time as long as she can remember. She finds herself kissing back without thinking about it, then blinking a few times and pulling back, to get some breathing space. She reaches to hold him back at arm's length, not sure she can trust herself after a barrage of hot kisses.<br><br>She smiles, "I don't know anything about you.. Besides you're charming.. confident.. and easy on the eyes."<br><br>Anna takes a step back and walks to her room, "What do you want me to wear? And no, the answer can't be nothing." She adds with a blush and a smile. "If I.. uhm, go with you.. what should I bring?" She's not sure what sort of proposition it is, "I'm still.. figuring things out.. You're going into space in a day and a half?" She's concerned that if she does end up liking him more than she does already, he'll be gone before they get the chance to know each other.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-01-2011, 20:09:14</strong>
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				He smiles.."Wear something nice..&nbsp; and you don't need to bring much.. I can get whatever we need."<br><br>He said a couple things in another tongue.. then when she didn't understand.. he raised an eyebrow.. "When you said you didn't speak PanGal.. I thought you'd speak Humanis.. Anna.. you are intriguing.."&nbsp; &nbsp;He kept talking through the door as she got ready.<br><br>"I'll tell you whatever it is you want to know.&nbsp; I'm from Morgaine's World... I took a couple years at the University on Zebulon... Now I work for myself.&nbsp; It may sound free.. it just means I have a larger cage.. a larger family to take care of.&nbsp; But it does mean I don't need to put up with any corporate nonsense."<br><br>He smiles, whistling appreciatively as she comes out.&nbsp; "Looking very nice.. we don't have much fashion on board ship..&nbsp; Anyways..we do some work for the CDC..but most I run speculative.. that way the only one to blame for my woes is myself."&nbsp; He touched Anna's cheek and hair again.. "If you didn't look so ravishing.. I may still have taken you on a trip." he nods back to his backpack.. "But I'd not want to ruin that dress or hair.&nbsp; Besides.. the law doesn't like unregistered air-travel inside city-limits.&nbsp; So.. you ready to go?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>08-01-2011, 21:37:51</strong>
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				She replies in her original tongue, "I don't understand a thing you're saying.."<br><br>Anna flashes a smile. "I'm for, all effects and purposes, new.. I'd love to get some University training once I find out what I like.. or am good at.. I know all about the Corps nonsense.. With Streel wanting me.. And hiring Security too.. Uhm, Spec like searching for treasure or artifacts? Harr'uk was telling me about that."<br><br>She giggled, "Can't we go beyond the city limits? I'll bring a change of clothes."<br><br>Anna grabbed her wrist comp and all of her normal things like her id.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-01-2011, 15:32:15</strong>
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				He grins broadly.. "Ooh..I was planning on doing more then city limits, babe."<br><br>They got down to the concourse where he went to a skimmerbike rental and rented one. "You said you loved these." he smiled.. donning the rental helmet..giving one to Anna so they could keep talking..and then taking to the streets.&nbsp; Instead of using the navicomp.. he just drove.. winding up and down.. tilting in and out of traffic.. the skimmerbike far more responsive then the ground vehicles..<br><br>"You know what bothers me abit...&nbsp; Streel is in bed with MerCo.&nbsp; If they were truly serious about wanting to keep tabs on you.. it would only take a couple favours to pull your details from MerCo.. as you know MerCo is the company who OWNS SecCo... where you hire your big Yarzarian bodyguard from.&nbsp; I tell ya.. corps are a tangled mess.&nbsp; I'd not be surprised if you had the PGC also knocking on your door.. if only to piss off Streel.&nbsp; PGC and Streel are hated enemies.. so wherever you find one.. you find the other one trying to stop them.. on principal alone."<br><br>Eventually they end up heading towards the seedy spaceport area of town.. Max takes the car into the neon nightmare..eventually off the express ramps onto streets..and then onto side streets where the bike is gently pushing through crowds of dockworkers, other shoppers.. just like a scene out of Blade Runner.&nbsp; He parks near this large blue building..lit up with blue neon.. and keying the bike to return..leaves the helmets on the seat.. the bike driving away on autopilot leaving them at the place.<br><br>It turns out to be a restaurant.. serving Morgainian cuisine.. there is a water theme with the place and air pumps blow air with water vapour in it around the room to give a cool misting effect.<br><br>Max orders the food and they continue talking.. it's various forms of seafood and vegetables.. all with very colourful and very flavourful dips and sauces.. the names are all a blur as Max orders a little of a lot of things to give Anna a full experience.&nbsp; "And this is one world.. the frontier has dozens and dozens of worlds.. each unique.&nbsp; And that's not including the Rim Coalition.. although I don't go out there much... the margins aren't as great unless I'm really carrying something specialized.. and then it's gotta be worth the return trip."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>09-01-2011, 23:31:48</strong>
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				Anna grins and holds onto Max tightly as they zip through traffic on the cycle. She nods, "PGC approached me and said they wanted to talk.. I know everyone has an angle.. I'm sick of being a pawn and not even knowing what's going on.. I probably will just make one of them look bad.. but, if they truly wanted to get rid of me.. I mean, they could send 10 killers after me.. I know one bodyguard isn't very much but, I needed someone who could protect me.. At first, I thought I would just trust other humans but.. he's a good soul.. Which is hard to find in these uhm, dark and twisted times."<br><br>Anna looks around at the sights and sounds like a newborn- in awe and shock, practically speechless as the megatropolis is shimmering in the background. As they park and she sets the helmet down she fixes her hair for a moment. "All of this is new to me and it's.. breathtaking."<br><br>As they head inside she looks around and takes a seat. She's delighted as she samples and tries the various things, "So you run cargo? What sorts of things can't be manufactured by computers.. I'd thing only design schematics or.. information would be precious and not physical cargo."<br><br>She smiles, "I've been learning some things from my body-comp.. but, obviously have a way to go.. I'd like to go adventure and explore places.. And do something that can generate income instead of always begging for credits.. isn't it.. dreadfully boring on a spaceship- I mean, unless you had a live in girlfriend or something.. or one of those VR rigs."<br><br>Anna is carrying her bodycomp on her, personal effects in a matching purse, and the blaster stick attached to her belt near her left hand. She has on light makeup and choose a gown that looks elegant and modest. She has on medium heels and is in a very pleasant mood talking to Max.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-01-2011, 01:30:26</strong>
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				They continued to talk over dinner, which was surprisingly normal dinner conversation just outside a spaceport.<br><br>"Oh.. everything needs to be run.&nbsp; On worlds like Gran Quivera.. I'll pick up anything from aircars to computers.. I can take it to other worlds where I can pick up raw materials.. even sometimes payloads of gems or ore.. or even exotic foods.&nbsp; No matter where you are..someone wants to take something to someplace else.&nbsp; Plus my ship is also outfitted for exploration.. so I will sometimes contract up with the CDC to help support some of their exploration ships.. bootstrap operations on worlds just opening up."<br><br>He leans over, giving Anna a kiss.. "The Frontier is a big place.. there are plenty of adventures to be had without leaving the safety of the Frontier.&nbsp; And I know the Tri-D have glamourized exploration.. but it can be pretty rugged out there.&nbsp; As for income.. I suspect there are many opportunities you'd have that a person like me could only dream at." he puts down some more food, washing it down with a nice alcoholic drink.&nbsp; <br><br>Max doesn't answer the question about companionship on the ship.. but rather switches the topic.<br><br>"Tell me more how you've managed to get under Streel's skin.&nbsp; I suspect it's something more then a bad loan.."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>10-01-2011, 04:51:13</strong>
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				She smiles, "Well, this may sound strange but they genetically engineered me in a lab.. from recovered dna and claiming I don't have any rights as a citizen.. That I'm trade secrets.. copyrighted material... property.. and don't even have consciousness and don't have any rights at all.. I of course object.. and need to defend myself and my rights.. My consciousness is imprinted from someone's remains.. Thousands of years ago.. So, I don't have any friends or family here."<br><br>Anna grins, "See, told you that you wouldn't believe me.. So, I'm worried they will scoop me up and I'll never be heard from again.. So, I've been learning everything I can.. Pangal, how to defend myself.. and, the galaxy is my oyster I guess If I can decide what to do, I mean.. Harr'uk said take the fight to them, but, I'm not even sure who them is.. And, I'm not a trained warrior.. That would take years of training."<br><br>She smirks, "So, I'm just learning.. living.. and deciding what to do... and I keep on meeting interesting characters like Harr'uk.. and now you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-01-2011, 18:44:10</strong>
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				He listened..alittle skeptical at first.. then slowly buying in.<br><br>"Well..I'd say you have consciousness.. you're more then an A.I... or a robot..&nbsp; Although I could see how you're chalk full of trade secrets.. I would argue that you at least have the same rights as a clone.. and you're a diamond-mine of old reckoning information.. you could sell books upon books of that.. not to mention the Tri-D rights to your story..and I bet you could buy the Mallard with the settlement that Streel should pay you for wrongful cloning.. although I guess it's cheaper to have you killed then buy you off."<br><br>Finishing their drinks.. he takes her hand, looking around the bar now.. "You were right to have someone guarding you.. or to make sure you're someplace safe.. I know the perfect place.." he leads her back out.. the skimmerbike long gone.. but they take on foot .. only a couple blocks.. to a moving walkway that's heading towards the spaceport.<br><br>"Good thing with the Frontier is.. you do never need to be alone.&nbsp; You can find.. or buy..anything..including friends.. a social life..adventure.. fame.." they dodge in and out of other beings heading around the spaceport.&nbsp; Max takes her a back-way into the spaceport through the cargo annex.. and from there to the shuttleport.&nbsp; He swipes his card, paying for her transit.. winking.. "You can't be traced if I use my card.." and then they board one of the regular shuttles going up to the spacedocks.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>11-01-2011, 03:03:27</strong>
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				She smiles and nods at their conversation. She walks with Max on foot.<br><br>"How can you buy fame? They will.. Uhm, where are we going to go? Should I tell the Counselor who is defending me.. I was just told to not leave the planet.. so, I guess this is ok.. Although they have some issues too.."<br><br>She frowns, "I will go with you and.. lay low for a bit and try to figure things out.. You have until tomorrow, right?"<br><br>Anna sighs, "Would you.. mind working with me and uhm.. Trying to figure this out? Like what I should do."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-01-2011, 04:29:10</strong>
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				Max smiles.. reaching to embrace Anna to try to appease her worries.<br><br>"I'm not taking you off world..well..just to orbit.. I thought you'd like to see my ship." he gives her a soft kiss and helps her over into the seat in the shuttle.. others coming onto the shuttle as well..being a public shuttle to orbit.<br><br>The ride is exhilarating..and actually pretty short... within 15 minutes they are weightless.. and her clothing and shoes completely inappropriate for the special velcro boots.&nbsp; Max is there.. arm around her.. one hand up on the rails and his boots also well made for zero gravity.. helping Anna through the hatch at the back of the shuttle (she probably ends up flashing him and the rest of the shuttle) and instead of following everyone towards the concourse elevators, guides her to the private docks.. down a couple floaty tubes (which are pretty fun on their own.. since Max and Anna float down them weightless.)<br><br>He uses his ID card to get through another two security checkpoints.. at one there is a robot there and he identifies himself as "Maxwell Reinhardt and guest".. another double air-tight hatch..and a small corridor which the walls are accordian-like to a different hatch..this one gleaming shiny aluminum coloured.&nbsp; Max keys in a long sequence, and the hatch opens.. "Welcome to the Aluminum Mallard... " He gives abit of a smile.. "I know.. it's the name of the ship when I got it.. It's probably more dramatic in it's native Dralastite.. but I thought it fit."&nbsp; He helps her float into the ship.. the ship too is weightless.. inside the hallways are wider then the other ship and shuttle Anna has been on.. and looks pretty spiffy too.. again with plenty of handholds and carpets on the ceiling and floor.&nbsp; "Let me take you around..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>11-01-2011, 07:23:47</strong>
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				She blushes as she flashes her co-passengers, holding her hands to preserve her modesty.<br><br>"Uhm.. I need some pants.. This outfit isn't good in zero g.. I also had some boots for zero-g but I didn't pack them."<br><br>She giggles at the name of the aluminum mallard, "That's cute.. and fitting."<br><br>Anna wonders how the ships work, "So.. give me the tour." she says with a smile.<br><br>"Do some people uhm.. live in zero g? If you don't maintain your endurance and muscles.. wont you whither.. or are there supplements you can take?"<br><br>She sighs, blushes, and thens miles,&nbsp; "I'm sorry.. Too many questions again.. Please, just continue the tour."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-01-2011, 23:09:27</strong>
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				Max smiles.. "Don't worry.. it should just be us up here."<br><br>Once on the ship he starts showing her around.. the entry gives way to a large cargo deck..many lockers with space suits.. other equipment..and large bays that look out over the cargo modules.&nbsp; "Right now we're just finishing up loading.. it's all done by robots.. pretty dull.." he then shows her to a very long and straight ladder.. it goes off into the distance. "That leads to the back of the ship.. and towards the access to the engines..everything is run from up here..and it's quite a far way.. let me tell you."<br><br>He answers her general questions as they travel towards engineering..<br><br>"No..it's pretty unusual for people to live in zero G.. and when the ship is underway.. the acceleration is from down there.. so it feels like gravity.. the only time there is zero gravity is when we're docked.. or when we're turning around to decelerate.&nbsp; Of course... if you're ever in combat the ship is pitching left and right.. everyone needs to be in acceleration couches or strapped down to their bunks..<br><br>Next is engineering.. which looks like just lots of big electronic panels.. and even after he explains them all.. they are just gibberish..almost Star Treky looking tho..&nbsp; More storage lockers..these ones specialized for exploration.. then he takes her up a central tube that would be like a grand elevator..except with wide handrails..and under zero G they can just float up.&nbsp; <br><br>Passenger deck is next.. Max explains how they will also take passengers from star to star.. there are dedicated starliners..but passengers will pay more for a personal bunk then just on a starliner ship.. plus his crew can use the lounge facilities if they don't have any passengers.&nbsp; He briefly shows the Low-berths.. they are scarily like coffins.. the cheapest way to travel.. where someone is 'frozen' for the trip and thawed at the other end.&nbsp; He pauses in the lounge.. there is a large window which looks out into the spaceport.. Anna can see some other ships also docked at the massive space station.. robots and people moving cargo.. inspecting ships.. everyone moving around.&nbsp; Max wraps his arms around her.. nuzzling close.. "The freedom is nice.. isn't it?"<br><br>There is a clicking noise behind.. Max wheels around..(carrying Anna with him) to see where a Vrusk has entered via one of the vertical tubes.&nbsp; He looks.. well.. bug'ish.. and is wearing this purple looking uniform..and is looking at a computer pad.&nbsp; "Should have guessed it would be you, Capt'n." there is a pause.. and Anna could almost feel Max giving the Vrusk a look.<br><br>"Anna.. let me introduce my quartermaster.. Zik.&nbsp; Zik.. this is Anna.. a delightful individual I met.. "<br><br>".. at a bar.. don't you always meet them at bars, Max?" the vrusk approaches..tucking the pad away and extending a claw in a human-like gesture to shake. "Hello.. please.. be careful.&nbsp; Max..."<br><br>He silences at a look from Max
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>12-01-2011, 03:23:04</strong>
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				Anna looks around, with a perpetual look of surprise on her face as she's given the grand tour.<br><br>She grimaces, "Combat.. in space, can't you just, turn your engines up all the way and fly away?"<br><br>Clearly her understanding of space travel was based on Star Trek and Star Wars, not based in fact.<br><br>She looks around, "How expensive is a ship like this? I'm guessing it's.. a critical turning point in one's life to get their own starship."<br><br>Anna smiles as he wraps his arms around her, "Yeah.. Very nice.. You could go anywhere and do anything."<br><br>She gasps when the bug introduces itself, "Hello Zik," she says as she shakes.<br><br>Anna giggles when Zik said Max always brings home stray women. "Oh, is that a common pattern, Zik?" She asks, certainly a bit curious in the answer, but not expecting him to answer.<br><br>"A quartermaster uhm, helps to run the ship, I'm guessing?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>12-01-2011, 04:02:37</strong>
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				"Not when they are faster then you..although you do have good senses.. the best way to avoid getting damaged is not to be where the fighting is.&nbsp; And yes.. Ships cost.. millions.&nbsp; I don't own all of the Mallard yet.. you could say that me, and several large banks all share ownership.&nbsp; Although.. you have potential to.." and that's when Zik arrives<br><br>Zik regards Anna's question with a strange bug-like expression.. it's antenna wavering.<br><br>Finally it answers.. "Not wanting to offend you... ma'am.. but Max isn't exactly the bring home to the clutch type."&nbsp; <br><br>Max chuckles.. "Zik.. you be civil."<br><br>Zik clicks it's mandibles.. "I am being civil Max.&nbsp; You are the one leaving what is that human expression.. a woman at every port?&nbsp; And what would Jolene say?"<br><br>Max reacts slightly at that.. to which Zik quickly ads.. "Not that she'd find out." the bug then turning to Anna.. "A quartermaster is in charge of quartermastering.. that is.. all of the foods and duties of the crew.&nbsp; You could consider me their clutch-mother.. although I am neither female.. nor are most of the crew Vrusk.. so it is a poor analogy."&nbsp; It pauses and clicks it's mandibles..to which Max adds. "That.. was as close as Vrusk get to a joke.. you better laugh and humour him.<br><br>Zik gives another look.&nbsp; "If she wanted jokes.. you would have taken her to see Dron." It looks to Max for a moment.. and then back to Anna.. the bug-expression alittle disconcerting.. but the way it can move it's mandibles and have PanGal come out is fascinating.."I am also in charge of the commissary.. the food.. and the ongoing maintenance..although that is little more then ensuring the robots keep their schedule cleaning the ship."&nbsp; He pauses.. "I will withdraw.. have a pleasent visit, Miss Anna"&nbsp; It bows it's head.. and then skitters away..<br><br>"Right.." Max gives a smile as if nothing was wrong.. "On a ship.. everyone quickly becomes family.&nbsp; So..onward with the tour?&nbsp; How about we head up to the bridge?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>12-01-2011, 07:39:29</strong>
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				She smiles and nods at Zik, "Sorry Zik, I didn't grow up around spaceports.. we had something different where I came from but, thank you for letting me know.. Uhm, nice to meet you." She waved goodbye then turned her attention back to Max.<br><br>After the Vrusk has left, "How does it's vocal chords form pan-gal sounds? It's just amazing." She was astonished by the alien life, the technology, all of the potential opportunities.<br><br>"Sure, the bridge.. You mentioned I might be able to write books.. Would anyone want my memories.. do you think they'd be worth it to someone.. Uhm, like to be put in a museum or understand where my ancestors came from?" <br><br>To be honest she was curious how far away earth was and if the human race as she had known it was gone for hundreds, thousands, or even millions of years. If she thought about it she'd become very sad, so she tried to push it to the back of her mind and worry about more practical things- like Streel gunning for her.<br><br>She followed him to the bridge, looking around, trying to figure out how the ship worked. She looked for cameras and noticed how the door seemed to scan the id cards and give people access.<br><br>Anna whispers, "You're going to have to tell me about Jolene one of these days.. Luckily, you're leaving tomorrow," She replies with a grin.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>12-01-2011, 13:03:16</strong>
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				Max seemed to notice the sudden sadness..and even in weightlessness his arms came around her to embrace for a moment.&nbsp; He kissed her head tenderly.. although Anna's hair was just a zero-gravity mess.. much like her dress.<br><br>"mm.. You got me there.&nbsp; I am not a doctor.. I don't know too much about alien physiology.. although I'd assume a Vrusk would have vocal chords like we do.. they just also have two sets of mandibles.. and that plate thingy in their mouth.&nbsp; And those unblinking eyes.. that's what gets me sometimes.. and how they seem to read your thoughts." <br><br>He releases her and they continue.. there have been doorways connecting the vertical tubes.. but no security to speak of.<br><br>"You know.. there would be millions who would be interested in what you know.. what your world was like.&nbsp; Heck.. even just recording what you remember about your language.. You could set the Humanics discipline on it's head.&nbsp; Although.." he smirks and embraces her in the tunnel.. pinning her for more kisses.. "I get the impression you are looking for more to your life then just writing about the past.. you want to make a future." he grins.. skipping a floor and going to the top.&nbsp; <br><br>This one they do need to pause as he enters in a combination.. and then they float onto the bridge.<br><br>Unlike the other floors..this one has two levels.. and lots of screens and computers and large crescent shaped chairs..&nbsp; Most of the screens are off..but the ones that are one glow.. with the screen and graphics floating above the console holographically.&nbsp; Anna barely has time to get her footing on a small recessed floor-hook when there is a shimmer of white and then the projection of a woman is standing beside them.<br><br>She speaks..<br><br>"Captain.&nbsp; Loading is 97% complete.&nbsp; Stores have been replenished.&nbsp; Atomic overhaul has been completed.&nbsp; Crew is not expected to return until 2:17 Galactic Standard Time, or 10:00 Gran Quivera Time.&nbsp; There is an unknown passenger on the bridge." the entire time looking at Max and not even acknowledging Anna.&nbsp; Max chuckles.. giving a short nod. "Acknowledged.. Isis off."&nbsp; Another shimmer and the projection.. Anna may realize it's not a real person but a persona for the ships computer... turns off.&nbsp; Max turns with a smile and a quip when a loud hoot sounds from the upper deck.. <br><br>"Yoooooo Capppppt"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>13-01-2011, 00:07:35</strong>
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				She smiles, "The aliens.. everything is just so fascinating."<br><br>Anna is more than happy to kiss and be kissed, relishing the attention and savoring it, letting Max lead but being more more than reciprocal in returning affection. "Yeah, I want to do more than just write about it.. Definitely."<br><br>She is surprised at the computer simulation- she had seen things like this in stories before but never the real world. She wondered what kind of people designed interfaces.<br><br>When they arrive on the bridge she looks around, surprised. "Wow.. It's so big.. How large is the bridge crew? It seems like most of this is automated.. or operated by computers or machines.. I wonder if.." she paused when she heard the 'Yoooo Cappt'<br><br>She put her hands on her hips and looked at Max with a smile, waiting for him to finish his conversation.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-01-2011, 04:21:19</strong>
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				Max has abit of a comical strained look as one of the blob stretches around the large curved chairs on the upper level of the deck.<br><br>"Oh.. I didn't see you have company..." the Dralasite says.<br><br>Max exhales.. "Yes.. Dral.. you did.. you heard Isis.. besides I bet you have been watching us on cameras since we came on board..."<br><br>The blob starts to thicken..it's uniform slinking over the edge of the chair, and then suddenly its entire body springs like a jello pancake hit by a spatula..and starts to float from the upper deck down below.. the uniform flowing over it's body as it reforms itself into a roughly humanoid form with a head.. a limb forming underneath it just in time to grab one of the deck-hooks.&nbsp; unlike other beings.. this blob is only wearing a jacket'type uniform which is clearly made out of a mesh that allows it to breathe..much like athletic wear..and a web-style belt that has it's communicator attached.. giving it freedom to stretch and change it's body as need.&nbsp; It's head has two eye clusters..and a small amorphous mouth which it speaks by basically making an air pocket and pushing the air through the opening.. presumably when it's not speaking the orifice reabsorbs into it's body.<br><br>"Anna.. this is Dral.. who should be off on planet enjoying his leave.."<br><br>"Leave.. sheesh.. Gran Quivera.. I can get a steam bath on the Mallard.. and there aren't any good entertainment in town.&nbsp; Besides.. it smells..and tastes horrible."&nbsp; The Dral extends it's body..stretching upwards..making itself slimmer (conservation of the total mass of the creature) to bring it's unblinking eyeclusters up to head level..then slowly up and down..apparently fascinated by Anna's night-clubbing dress which is just flowing everywhere in zero gravity.<br><br>"I could stare at her for hours..." it breathes out slowly..<br><br>Max humours Dral for a moment.. then.."Dral..you're being rude."&nbsp; It's head bends towards Max..and then an arm stretches out of it's upper body (out of it's neck..alittle strange).. "Sorry Anna.. your garb is so.. fluid.&nbsp; It dances.." Dral's eyes seemingly mesmerized by her dress.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>13-01-2011, 06:21:21</strong>
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				Anna watches the Dralasite. She had only met a handful of his species, but they had always struck her as strange, and even uncomfortable as they seemed to leer at her.<br><br>"I didn't expect to go to zero-g.. Uhm, nice to met you Dral.. Uhm, I could buy you one if paid for it." She said, shrugging.<br><br>Anna looks around at the rest of the bridge, "Is there more to see? How many crew are on the ship? How long have you been on the Mallard so far?"<br><br>She holds her dress in place with both of her hands, hoping not to flash the Dralasite, not even sure if he'd be interested in her modesty or not.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-01-2011, 13:22:42</strong>
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				Dral continued to watch her.. and even started to shift it's body until Dral was a mini copy of Anna's ..well..dress..it's lower body undulating the way that her dress did in zero G.<br><br>"Ooh great.. you've made my pilot become interested in cocktail dresses.." Max quipped.. grinning.. and then Dral suddenly started laughing.. "Is funny.. yes?"&nbsp; &nbsp;It continued to watch as Max answered the question...<br><br>"Well.. the last deck is the crew deck.. was leaving it for last...&nbsp; Our ship has a crew of 18.. and I've owned the Mallard for about 15 years.."<br><br>15!&nbsp; But.. Max looks so young.. well.. maybe chiseled and that perfect 'space hero captain' type.. which means somehow he must have got the ship RIGHT after that university he said he attended..<br><br>"Dral.. stop gawking.&nbsp; I told you.. you should have went down to Port Loren.. you could have seen many women in many dresses.."<br><br>"But none so pretty and fluid.. and smelling so nice too.."&nbsp; It's unblinking eyes continued to look up and down as it's body undulated.. it was almost like it was hitting on her.. no wait.. not Anna.. the weird little alien was hitting on her dress.&nbsp; Of course.. up close.. she could see /into/ the alien.. it really was just a 4 foot high pile of 'goo'.. with a couple spherical organs floating inside.. no hair or any other features on the outside of its 'skin'.. able to reshape it's body at whim.&nbsp; Compared to the rigid structure of every other species (with bones, or chitin for the Vrusk) .. their bodies could literally be any configuration.. they could grow and reabsorb limbs..extend their neck..stretch out long and skinny..or fold down flat.&nbsp; It would be truly an alien mindset.<br><br>"Come on.. enough of the bridge.." Max smiled..slipping his arm around Anna..and as they went back into the tube..she couldn't help flashing the Dral behind her...going upside down to float back to the crew level.&nbsp; This level is the first with corridors (most other floors are open-concept design) leading to a bunch of seperate little quarters.&nbsp; Max takes Anna to his.<br><br>It's not very large..enough for a modest sized bed..a desk.. some recessed storage.. a small private washroom (there was a communal one outside presumably for the rest of the crew) and his own window..which looked out onto the spaceport.&nbsp; Max closes the door and smiles.. "So.. you said you were only on a spacecraft once.. I thought you'd like to see it.. get a feel for it." his hands coming up behind her..wrapping around her waist..unhooking his feet and guiding her to do the same so they both just floated up..utterly weightless.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>14-01-2011, 09:19:26</strong>
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				She is amused by the Dral's reaction. They've all seemed very strange, alien, and odd to Anna so far. They must grow up in a completely different way of life.<br><br>Anna nodded to Max as he said he owned the ship for fifteen years. She had a few questions but figured she'd ask them later, if given the chance. As she's led to his room she looks around, noticing where there are views, if anything is out of the ordinary.<br><br>She unhooks her feet and gently pushes off, holding her arms out to balance herself. Zero-g really would take some getting used to, that's for sure. She weightlessly floated through the air, glancing back at Max who had his arms around her waist.<br><br>"Thank you for giving me a tour of your ship.." She glanced back at him, curious about what was on his mind. She wasn't sure if he was trying to impress her with the ship, seduce her with his touches, or possibly a bit of both. "Some kind of timing getting a ship right out of school.. Was that luck.. a family inheritance?"<br><br>She floated through the air with him, enjoying herself and the fun in the new environment.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>14-01-2011, 13:19:19</strong>
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				He nibbled at the back of her neck as they floated around the cabin.. occasionally reaching to push off once they hit a wall or ceiling.<br><br>He grinned.. slipping around to face her.. "Do you really want to keep asking questions?" he asks wryly... his lips finding hers.. his hands stroking up and down her back..&nbsp; then reaching up for the top of her dress.. starting to unfasten the bellowing dress which is almost like it's own entity in zero G and is threatening to eat them both.<br><br>"mmm.. I was a risk taker.." kiss kiss.. "I actually dropped out in my last year.." the dress unfastened down to her lower back.. his hands reaching around to slip the dress from her shoulders..<br><br>"I signed up for some exploration ships.." he starts to slip her out of her dress..taking her body into his arms.. and then reaches to guide her hands to his clothing..<br><br>"There were incidents.. I sortof drew attention.&nbsp; Then when I returned.. the opportunity presented itself.. it was a long-shot gambling on me.. but that's been my life.. long shots." <br><br>They float near the door, and he holds onto a panel long enough to dim the lights, increase the temperature (because they are going to be naked) and start some soft music playing.&nbsp; Across the room her dress continues to below and dance.&nbsp; He nuzzles.. his hands continuing to help her undress him, and to remove her remaining clothing.. "My turn for you... there isn't any one I should be concerned about.. is there?&nbsp; You're not intimate with anyone else.. say your Yarzarian friend?&nbsp; He seemed rather protective of you.."&nbsp; insinuating that her relationship with Harr'uk was more then it seemed.. or heck even putting the seed of interspecies relationships in her head.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>15-01-2011, 00:25:39</strong>
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				Anna reached out to hold his hands, he seemed very impatient, "We have over 24 hours.. there's no reason to rush things, Max." She said that just as he pulled her dress off of her, she was in her underwear which Max quickly removed.<br><br>She didn't resist him as he pulled off her clothing, she was a somewhat willing participant, "I.. why does it matter so much.. He's a friend.. and, I don't even know if it's possible."<br><br>Anna looked at him and hesitated before slowly pulling off half of his shirt. She didn't have the same glee or abandon he did and seemed much more introspective. She pulled off his top shirt and tossed it to the side.<br><br>"We.. this was your plan all along, Max?" She looked both radiant and vulnerable in her nudity. She had a slight flush on her cheeks and chest, although she sounded a bit annoyed too. "You're sure that.. my time with you will change my life.. this is.. all part of a day's work?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-01-2011, 03:06:02</strong>
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				Max smiled.. pausing in his eagerness.. their clothing still floating around his cabin.&nbsp; "mm..well.. it doesn't matter much.. I'm not really the jealous sort.&nbsp; I was just making sure I'd not have to be looking over my shoulder tomorrow." he smiled...kissing her.. softer and not as hurried as he helped guide her on how to undo the man's pants and spacer boots.. teaching her how the clasps worked as they floated..<br><br>"And.. I assure you it's quite possible.&nbsp; Heck.. pretty much anything is possible..and if you go into the wrong clubs.. you'll find that out." he teases abit.&nbsp; "mmm.. Actually my plan was to have a daring rescue from your apartment.. that's why I brought the parawing.. but this works out too.&nbsp; Besides.. I can see something in you Anna." <br><br>He stretches up to face her.. cupping her cheek..his other hand holding her bare waist so they don't float apart.. "You really are lost.. adrift.. you don't know who to trust.. and it can feel like the entire world is against you.&nbsp; I know that look.. and I want you to know that you are strong enough.. and that there are good people out there.." he smiles broader.. "Even if those good people are trying to impress you with their spaceship... and hoping that when that good person leaves.. it's not goodbye.. but see you soon... the next time I'm back."&nbsp; He leans in to kiss her softly.. <br><br>"And so you know.. you are not alone.. touching another's life.. is all in a day's work..and it should change both of us forever."&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>15-01-2011, 10:31:26</strong>
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				She smiles weakly, "Is that.. something.. oh, nevermind."<br><br>Anna reaches out and pulls herself close to him, kissing him back passionately on the lips. Apparently the time for talk has come to an end, her hands are rested on his hips, gently squeezing as she kisses Max several times, each time become more passionate.<br><br>She grins, playfully nibbling on his chin and kissing him several times slowly, enjoying the sensations.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-01-2011, 14:04:59</strong>
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				The last article of clothing drifts away as his hands caress and roam more over her body.<br><br>In Zero-G.. one needs to be constantly holding onto one's partner..or the vary act itself would push them apart.&nbsp; Max's kisses become deeper and more passionate.. his hands reaching to feel and explore her body.&nbsp; She can feel the muscles under his arms and legs.. he's in amazing shape.. and can also feel his arrousal.<br><br>Max then slips down..drifting lower..his lips kissing and licking down Anna's neck.. then capturing her left breast.. nibbling and suckling.&nbsp; &nbsp;That leaves Anna's arms free to push them off whenever they drift too close to a wall.. and at times as Max gets lower and lower, she finds herself drifting by the port hole as Max's lips find her pussy..lifting one leg to hook around his shoulders as he presses deep into her..his tongue and fingers exploring and pleasuring her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>15-01-2011, 20:09:18</strong>
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				Anna can quickly figure out the basics, pushing off against the wall when they get near. She gasps as Max lavishes attention on her womanhood. She can't remember the last time she pleasurably enjoyed herself. "Ohhhh.." <br><br>She blushes as she gazes down her firm body and sees Max pleasuring her. She starts to breath raggedly, gasping, as Max found just the right spots that she enjoys.&nbsp; Her nipples stiffen from the sensations. She reaches out to rub Max, enjoying the sensations of being so close with him.<br><br>The tingling in her hips is slowly spreading through her entire body. She has a look of rapturous pleasure on her face. She slowly grinds her hips towards Max, her whimpers and moans letting him know that she appreciates every second.<br><br>"mmhmmm.. oh god.. Yeah.. just like that... Ohhhhhh..." She started to shudder from the overwhelming sensations. It literally had been centuries since she last felt such pleasure, her body came alive and felt so sensitive. The pleasurable sensations were washing over her, letting her loosen up and let go. <br><br>She was going to enjoy herself tonight.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-01-2011, 23:05:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Floating in space, Max was able to twist and reach amazing places.&nbsp; He moaned along with her.. not needy either.. letting Anna reciprocate at her own pace.&nbsp; He just genuinely enjoyed pleasuring and being with her..<br><br>As he became more aroused he turned in space and nuzzled close.."mm..are you sure you want this?" he gives Anna a chance to back out.. and then helps teach her.. reaching to guide her legs to hook around his waist..they both need to work at keeping their bodies together.. it's actually quite the workout as every other action floats them apart.&nbsp; Then..as they latch bodies together.. Max starts to enter her..pausing at feeling the resistance..<br><br>"You're a virgin?&nbsp; Extraordinary!&nbsp; Ooh..right.. you were just recently grown.." he smiles..reaching to stroke some of her wildly floating hair..
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>28-01-2011, 04:42:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anna simply gasped as Max almost entered her. She closes her eyes and gripped him tightly, slowly moving against him, still getting used to the sensations.<br><br>Anna moaned softly then answered his question. "Yes I am young, remember? "<br><br>She was breathing more raggedly as the physical exertion was starting to take a toll. Although the sensations were new, she was enjoying herself immensely, practically glowing from the exciting and fun new sensations. "Slow, just like that so we can enjoy each others touches."<br><br>Her hands roamed over Max's physique, although she still kept an iron grip on him with her legs.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Future Awakenings (revisited) (kasen03 &amp; magikal)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>magikal</strong> on <strong>17-02-2011, 06:42:33</strong>
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				This game is being removed from my list. If you wish to continue, please message me and I'll track it down.<br><br>Thanks<br>M
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