Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)
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				Title: <strong>Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 03:39:08</strong>
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				Keeley woke up feeling an ache like she had never felt before.&nbsp; The room was very dimly lit in a dull grey, and even that hurt her eyes.&nbsp; Every muscle was taunt, and yet she could barely move.&nbsp; Her mouth was dry, and her skin crawled.&nbsp; If she could make a sound..she probably would have screamed.<br><br>Slowly taking in her surroundings, she was in some futuristic hospital.&nbsp; Or maybe it was a morgue.. or a bad dream.&nbsp; <br><br>She was laying on a table, totally naked.&nbsp; The edge of the table had a lip to keep her from falling off, and seemed to be part of the wall near her head... jutting out like a long metal tongue.&nbsp; The walls were irregular shaped metal shapes.. angular with rounded corners.&nbsp; They were offset from the wall below and these cracks all gave out the diffuse glow that permeated the room.&nbsp; The room itself was trapezoidal shaped, tapering towards the ceiling, which is the same irregular tiles, albeit of a very slightly lighter colour.&nbsp; The room was perhaps 15 by 20 feet.. and there were nothing else in it.&nbsp; No tables..no visiting chairs.. no windows... no doors.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 03:49:50</strong>
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				Keely groaned from the light assaulting her eyes. By god her head ached! She could really use some asprin, but then... where the hell was she? She closed her eyes for a minute, thinking. Her last clear memory was waking up and getting ready to go to class. It was only three weeks before her final in History 451, Labor in History. What day was this? What happened and where was she? She had to get her things and get studying! <br><br>Yet, she could barely move and she found she couldn't speak. Starting to feel panic, her breathing started to come fasterand she tried to fight against her tight muscles, forcing them to obey her brain. What was going on here?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 03:58:59</strong>
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				There was sudden movement.&nbsp; Several of the tiles dimmed, and then flashed before recessing.. slipping back into the wall and somehow folding apart to reveil a door.&nbsp; Then... /something/... enters.<br><br>It's the size of a small man.. maybe just under 5 feet tall.&nbsp; And it's wearing some sortof white and silver shiny outfit.&nbsp; But the rest looks like something out of 'Planet of the Apes'.&nbsp; It's face is definately Monkey looking.&nbsp; Or maybe a Monkey crossed with some sortof squirrel.&nbsp; It had a full mane, a muzzle, long pointed ears and black rounded goggles over it's eyes.&nbsp; It's hands similiarly were 4 digits.. 3 'fingers' and a thumb..although they were thicker..hairier and ending in long sharp looking claws.&nbsp; It padded in barefoot..it's feet similar.<br><br>It walked up to the side of the bed, and looked down..it's muzzle moving as it growled at her.&nbsp; It's one claw reached over, touching something on the side of the bed, and it continued to growl and grumble as a sudden calm descended.. as if reality had a nice fluffy fog descending.. masking the pain.. the hunger.. the aching.. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 04:09:14</strong>
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				If Keeley could have screamed she would have. She was nude, unable to move, and here was something out of some bad 'b' movie entering the room. Her eyes were wide as was her mouth, but all that came out was a little croak. It's wicked looking clawed hands reached over her, Keeley unable to react, but the thing never touched her. It growled something at her, her pain and fear addled brain was unable to make heads nor tails of the sounds. Was it angry with her? Was it trying to communicate? Was this some kind of cruel joke? What was going on here? <br><br>The pain, the aching, fear, and the gnawing hunger started to subside and her world started to take on a slightly hazy view. Was she being drugged? Did someone kidnap her? She had heard stories about groups kidnapping women, drugging them and forcing them into prostitution, hooking them on drugs in the process. Was that what this was? She didn't really care now though, her mind was starting to wander, she was finding it tough to focus...<br><br>"W... wa..ter?" she managed in a hoarse whisper, hoping the monkey-man understood her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 04:17:27</strong>
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				He looks back at her, and growled something different.. it definately was some sortof communication.. although she couldn't make heads or tales of it.<br><br>When she tried to talk again, he growled and raised it's claw towards her face.. the other one pressing something on the table.&nbsp; Suddenly whatever was drugging her intensified.. and Keeley passed out.<br><br>-- --<br><br>Next time she awoke.. her body ached all that less.. although the room still was dull lit.&nbsp; Someone was in the room, looking between something at the side of the bed she was resting on, and back to what looked like a small portable screen..some sortof medical dodad.&nbsp; At least this was a regular person.. a tall male with a strange spiked back haircut.. shortly cropped but styled back..with purplish blue highlights through his greying hair.&nbsp; Seeing Keeley stir, he spoke.<br><br>Unfortunately his speak was in a completely foreign language.&nbsp; Sure there were words there.. but it sounded like some wierd mixture of latin or romanian or something.. not normal.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 14:19:23</strong>
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				Keeley's eyes peeled back open, the dream was still going on. It was different though, the monkey man was gone replaced by an actual human. He had weird hair though, especially if he was supposed to be a doctor. A punk rock doctor? She was still nude she noticed, at least she wasn't cold or in as much discomfort as last time. <br><br>Then the dream-man spoke and she couldn't make heads nor tails of it. Her mouth opened, then closed with only a little hiss of air. It felt as if she was new to her body and was still figuring out the controls. "Wha... hap...pen? ere... am...I?" she managed her mouth dry and feeling like it was stuffed with cotton. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 00:27:32</strong>
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				The man watched as Keeley tried to talk, looking down and pressing some things on the pad..and then on the table.&nbsp; There is a slight.. feeling and then some of the good 'feelings' started coursing through her.. not hazy.. but as if somehow he was feeding her mild endorphins to take away the pain, discomfort and disorientation.<br><br>He speaks again.. in the strange language, then reached up with a very normal looking hand to brush her head back..and that's when Keeley realized she had practically no hair.&nbsp; She could feel his hand rubbing what must only be a stubble on her head.&nbsp; <br><br>The moment she reacted to that.. another button press.. and the blissful unconsciousness descends.<br><br>--<br><br>The pattern continues for several waking cycles.. she'd wake.. sometimes there was someone there.. sometimes not.&nbsp; Occasionally the Monkey looking fellow..sometimes the human.&nbsp; And the moment she starts fussing, or being very reactive.. one button press and unconsciousness descends.&nbsp; But each time..she's getting stronger..feeling more.. enough to realize that she's actually restrained on the bed.. held down.. helpless.&nbsp; Then.. a break in the pattern.<br><br>--<br><br>This time the lights are alittle brighter.. and Keeley awakes to finding a younger looking woman.. same outfit.. finishing up cleaning her feet.&nbsp; Her body tingles from the obvious recent cleaning.. and for once the restraints aren't there.&nbsp; The young woman looks up, gives an expression that was close to a small smile and then speaks in the foreign language.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 01:41:39</strong>
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				Keeley wasn't sure what the man did, but suddenly she felt pretty darn good. Absently she noticed her hair was just stubble from the way it felt when he touched her head. What had happened to her long blonde waves she wondered for a moment, somewhat lost in the peaceful feelings flowing through her. Then, her vision started to go hazy and she was out.<br><br>It happened several more times, everytime she tried to communicate they would force her unconscious. In her brief periods of lucidity she wondered what they were doing to her. What was happening? How long had she been here? <br><br>Then finally, she awoke o the feeling of something against her feet. Her eyes snapped open this time, her body felt much better than it had during any other awakening. It could have been some drug they fed her, but in her brief lucid moments, she had come to recognize the feeling of those drugs when they doped her, this felt clean, like her body used to feel. She still felt a litle different than she used too, but she supposed that was normal if you had been in the hospital for a while. Whatever dugs they had given her before must have been pretty wild since she had been seeing monkey-men and so forth.<br><br>Not restrained, she tried moving her arms and found that while a little stiff they moved pretty easily before she let them rest on the bed once again. "I don't understand," she answered, finding her voice much more easily this time. "Do you speak english? Where am I?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 03:08:49</strong>
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				She gave an uncertain expression, and spoke again in her language.&nbsp; Finally she came up..her hand wavered down on the side of the bed..then came up to take her hand instead.&nbsp; She reached up to touch Keeley's cheek.. then her lip.. a finger over the lip..pretty obvious what that meant.<br><br>"Ioan athor G'nisha.." <br><br>She paused.. "Ioan athor G'nisha.." taking her hand and placing it on her chest.<br><br>"G'nisha..." she said again.. very slowly.. the way one would talk when talking to someone who didn't speak the same language.&nbsp; She then paused.. waiting for Keeley to say something.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 04:17:03</strong>
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				Keeley looked up at the woman, felt her touch on her skin, she had nearly forgotten what that felt like. She lowered her voice and spoke more slowly, "I... don't... understand," she said in english, shaking her head slowly and furrowing her brow. She searched her brain and tried again, "Espanol? Francais?" Asking if the woman spoke any spanish or french. After that it was just a few words and phrases in other languages that Keeley knew. Where the hell was she that they didn't speak english, and what kind of language was 'G'nisha' anyway?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 04:21:19</strong>
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				The woman paused... then nodded.. "G'nisha... enderstan..."<br><br>She smiled .. talking slowly.<br><br>"Ioan athor G'nisha... Nit uthoa 'enderstan.."&nbsp; first touching herself..then reaching to touch Keeley gently.&nbsp; Just then a soft chime sounded.&nbsp; The woman spoke some words then returned to finishing washing Keeley's feet.&nbsp; <br><br>The wall parted, and the short monkey looking fellow walked in, snarling and yipping at the human..who only looked as if she was being scolded for talking to the patient.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 10:11:11</strong>
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				Keeley smiled at the woman, and was about to say something else, when the monkey man walked in again. She didn't like him making those sounds towards the woman, he sounded as if her were annoyed she had been talking. She lifted her arm a little to get the man's attention, "Please, just tell me what is happening to me?" Keeley pleaded. "Where is my family?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 13:44:17</strong>
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				And.. expectantly, the monkey guy turned towards Keeley.. speaking in gruff gutteral tones.&nbsp; The young woman tried to interceded..but he reached the table..and then the fog descended.&nbsp; The last thing Keeley saw was a large furry claw coming to press her down to the table to prevent her from trying to get up.<br><br>-- <br><br>Keeley awoke to a pleasent scent.&nbsp; Sortof like indian flowers.. an exotic tinge to a floral smell.&nbsp; Then glancing to the side, her tranquility was shattered by a nightmare.&nbsp; What looked like a 3 meter long BUG was standing there.&nbsp; It had about a dozen legs.. (10 limbs actually) and it's torso was bent at the 'waist' so it stood about 5 feet tall, but was 5 or 6 feet long.&nbsp; It's entire body was hard chitin - although the torso was covered by a similar white and silver trim uniform.&nbsp; It had two pairs of mantibles and long antenna like an ants.&nbsp; And it was reaching with a tri-fingered claw over Keeley, waving some sortof device with needles and lights over her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 20:32:16</strong>
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				Waking up and seeing some sort of giant centipede was not what Keeley had been expecting. She hadn't been awake more than a few seconds before she let out an ear piercing scream. Before she even bothered to check if she was still strapped down to the table, she tried to spring off and get away from the nightmare creature.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 00:34:57</strong>
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				She wasn't, and the fright was enough to energize her dormant muscles into action.&nbsp; Keeley managed to clear the edge of the table, and fell down to a heap on the floor.&nbsp; It was warmish.. feeling like soft plastic.. grooved like the walls.<br><br>The large creature stepped around the end of the table, a chittionous plate in it's mouth clicking onmiously against it's inner set of mantibles as it's antenna flicked.&nbsp; It had cleared around the table when the same meliodous bell chimed, and it stopped.&nbsp; It stood there.. clicking seemingly to itself, it's multifaceted eyes staring everywhere at once.. and then it's 8 feet on the ground moved in unison to turn the creature 360 and it headed to the wall which flashed and slide open.<br><br>The creature left..leaving Keeley on the floor..with barely any strength to hold herself upright.&nbsp; Moments later, the wall flashed again..parted.. and the familiar young woman came in.&nbsp; She rushed around the table, and then crouched.. about an arms length and a half away.<br><br>She paused until Keeley was looking at her..then spoke softly..<br><br>"Potay 'nderstan"<br><br>There was a pause, then a disembodied voice speaks.<br><br>"Greetings, 'nderstan"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 00:56:28</strong>
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				"Greetings?" Keeley repeated absently, her eyes looking at the woman though they kept flashing over to the wall where the creature had just been and where the wall had flashed open. Though her body felt wonderful, there was no pain, except from where she had fallen, she felt rather weak. <br><br>"Greetings. Yes... yes I understand," Keeley said after a moment, starting to remember her previous encounter with this woman. "Your name... is it G'nisha?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 02:24:52</strong>
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				The girl moved alittle closer.. speaking in her language.&nbsp; After a moments pause, the disembodied voice speaks again. "Yes.. Greetings.&nbsp; Yes G'nisha.&nbsp; 'nderstand."<br><br>She nodding and speaking slowly... her gestures very calm.&nbsp; She edges closer.. and then pauses.&nbsp; Saying another smattering of words..she waits.. and a more sour melodious tone sounds.&nbsp; She looks back to the bed and points..then points at Keeley.&nbsp; Well..that's pretty obvious.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 02:31:38</strong>
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				Keeley nods and starts to try and lift herself back up. She finds it hard though, as her body is weaker than expected, but with a little help from the woman she pulls herself onto the bed she has occupied for far too long. She lays herself back out lengthwise on the bed and lets her body go slack once more, "G'nisha, where am I?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 03:02:18</strong>
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				Again the sour note.&nbsp; G'nisha talks.. but the note indicates that there are too many words.&nbsp; She starts slow.. and eventually the voice starts chiming up.. <br><br><br>My name is G'nisha.... Your name is 'nderstan.. <br><br>Thirsty... hungry..<br><br>just basic concepts.<br><br>Eventually another tone sounds and G'nisha says some words..but it doesn't translate...&nbsp; She gives an apologetic look..then leaves..going through the wall which parts for her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 03:15:06</strong>
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				"Wait!" Kelley called after the woman, "My name is Keeley."<br><br>She watched the woman leave, wondering what would happen next. Everytime so far, they had put her back to sleep, for them not to do so was strange, what was happening? Kelley lay on the bed, staring up at the ceiling, then closed her eyes. She wanted to get up, to move around, heck, watch some tv, but there was nothing here. She sighed heavily and waited for whatever was to come next.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 03:22:36</strong>
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				And..unfortunately nothing was coming.&nbsp; VERRRRY booooring.<br><br>But at least they weren't keeping her nearly constantly sedated.<br><br>Minutes..or hours..hard to tell..later the door opened and the monkey came in.&nbsp; He was carrying a small tray with some things on it.<br><br>He snarled and yipped.. then moments later the room chimed.<br><br>"Greetings.&nbsp; My Name is Yarp.&nbsp; You Hungry-Thirsty"<br><br>He walked over, setting the tray on the edge of the bed which somehow afixed into place and stayed there.&nbsp; He then offered what looked like a clear plastic bottle of water.&nbsp; It turned out to be.. a clear plastic bottle of water.&nbsp; After showing how to open the strange twist valve top..he stood there while Keeley had the first liquid she's had in centuries.&nbsp; Then came food.. little coloured spongy pieces that tasted sweet and abit tangy.. like eating sweet flavorued tofu.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 10:32:45</strong>
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				Keeley drank heavily from the water bottle once she saw how it was opened, and slowly, carefully tasted the food. It wasn't too bad really. In a strange way, it was kind of good. The texture was a bit odd, but at least it didn't taste wretched. "Thank you, uhm... Yarp. Where am I?" she said, after trying a few pieces. It was strange, this monkey-man bringing her food. If this was a dream, it was definately a weird one.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 14:11:13</strong>
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				Yarp snarled back an answer and didn't even try for words.. just offering more food.&nbsp; The looks he gave were almost distrustful.. like one you'd reserve for a pet of an in-law you were forced to take care of.<br><br>When he was done feeding her.. he snarled some more..but the sour tone indicated it couldn't be translated..and then just walked off..&nbsp; taking the tray with him.<br><br>-- (time passes)<br><br>The routine was only broken by the older human male teaching Keeley how to use a bathroom.&nbsp; Every day they would try to get her to talk more.. say more words.. and eventually it was obvious that the more she talked..the more the voice had to go on building a translation.&nbsp; Of course they would never answer the important question..where am I.. who they are.. apart from their names..&nbsp; Yarp, G'nisha and Til.<br><br>G'nisha was apparently only an intern.. it would always look like she was sneaking in without permission.. while Yarp was always gruff and aloof.&nbsp; Til was distant, but only in the way of someone watching an experiment.<br><br>Trapped in the room..that's what Keeley felt like... until<br><br>--<br><br>The door cycled open, the wall panels splitting aside, and then a figure not seen for a couple weeks walks in.&nbsp; The large 3 meter long bug strides in, it's 8 legs making the most scary skittering noise on the plastic floor.&nbsp; It clicks against it's mantibles, and Keeley realizes that the sounds it makes are vaguly similiar to the speech and the snarls of the others.. it's a common language.. build to be pronouncable by 3 seperate and wholey differnet species.<br><br>"Greetings Keeley."&nbsp; (at least they finally realized her name wasn't 'nderstan' and was Keeley)<br>"Do not be of afraid.&nbsp; My name is Kit'zit'ni Phi'tichk"<br><br>The bug stopped halfway across the room, and looked at her like he was sizing her up for dinner.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 17:58:44</strong>
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				Keeley was bored when she didn't have visitors, and though it was embarassing havingto be shown how to use the bathroom she managed to get through it. She would much rather have had the woman show her, but she supposed wherever she was they didn't care about such things. She had started to grow accustomed to not having any answers as to where she was and who they were, she even started to accept that this wasn't some crazy dream.<br><br>Once she realized that the room was learning from her speech, she would talk to it even while alone. She didn't know if it helped, but she tried anyway, telling it stories she remembered from her childhood and telling it her fears and dreams. Partly it was to help the translation program, but mostly it was to keep from going insane from boredom while trapped in the room.<br><br>When the centipede skittered in, Keeley had been sitting in a corner of the room, knees bunched up to her chest and arms wrapped around her legs. She gave a quick start when the creature entered but starte dto calm when it spoke. She stared, wide eyed at the talkative monster, unable to stop herself from shaking. She had always been a bit afraid of bgs, and to suddenly have a giant one in front of her was unnnerving to say the least, friendly or not.<br><br>"Wh... what are you?" Keeley asked, hesitantly. "Where am I?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-10-2007, 13:12:27</strong>
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				The oversized monster regarded Keeley for a moment, and then continued to click.&nbsp; The room translated.<br><br>"I /am/being/ a Vrusk.&nbsp; I /am/being/ a (untranslatable bit) being. I /am/being/ /female/gender/ and /am/being/ approximately 45 (untranslatable) old.&nbsp; I /am/home/ from Kitz'kit."&nbsp; It... She.. paused and regarded her, then continued.<br><br>"You /are/home/ in a /facility/hospital/.&nbsp; You /are/of/ being studied. We /are/ongoing/ learning from you.&nbsp; You /are/have/ most helpful."<br><br>It paused again, then pulled something out of it's belt.<br><br>"Pleased to /be/of/ returning to the table.&nbsp; I need to exam."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>22-10-2007, 15:10:28</strong>
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				"What? Why? I have classes, schooling I am going to miss. What about my family? My friends? Where are they?" Keeley responded, not moving off the floor. "And I want some clothes. You can't just keep me naked all the time."<br><br>"And how about some tv or a book?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 00:20:29</strong>
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				The creature cocked it's head.. obviously listening to the translation back.. or what could be translated.<br><br>"I/We are not/of understanding Keeley.&nbsp; You (untranslatable) here.&nbsp; &nbsp;Examination is paramount.&nbsp; To /be/of/ returning to the table pleased/forceful.&nbsp; I need to exam.&nbsp; (untranslatable) no."<br><br>The creature took another step towards her.. while it was clicking it sounded more angry.. annoyed.. like a Mexican moraca player signing morse code.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 00:36:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley's eyes went wide and she stood quickly holding her arms up in front of her. "Wait! Okay, I'll get on the table..."<br><br>She took a hesitant side-step along the wall, keeping her back pressed against it, but her step was in the direction of the bed. "Please don't hurt me," she said as she neared the bed and hefted herself into a sitting position on it. Trying to calm herself and maybe make the thing not think about her hesitation, she asked, "Why- why are you studying me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 00:41:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It regarded her.. and when she crawled up on the table it came close, it's claws reaching to pull her legs out.&nbsp; Surprisingly the palms of it's claws were warm, and softish.. if slick..sortof like neophene.<br><br>"Study/learn.. yes.&nbsp; Be still/lying."<br><br>It raised the instrument over her.. slowly going up and down her entire body.<br><br>It spoke again.. but it was all rendered as untranslatable.<br><br>"No/not yet ready.&nbsp; Continue speaking."<br><br>And with that, it turned and left her.. although as an afterthought..it reached for the button that Keeley knew was there and drugged her unconscious.<br><br>--<br><br>(whatta jerk)<br><br>Keeley woke to some new things in the room.&nbsp; One of the wall panels had been changed - it was now a dull grey one, and when she woke up it sprung to life, showing what looked like some strange flowers... strange animals.. then stars... planets.. then strange things that looked like out of science fiction.&nbsp; Then.. prompting.. a voice spoke.. <br><br>"Speaking."<br><br>The pictures slowed.. and it was quickly evident it was building up a vocabulary.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 01:06:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That was no answer, she was about to object and ask again when the damn centipede knocked her out. She was getting really tired of being treated like some stupid pet. It was annoying at best, maddening at worst. <br><br>She woke again to something new. One of the walls was different, and suddenly started up, showing various images. Then a voice spoke into the room, Keeley stared for a minute, then realized what it wanted. It wanted her to identify the images on the wall. The translator seemed to have problems with its tenses and so forth, but it was better than nothing. When the images slowed, Keeley began to speak the names as they flashed on the screen, figuring that was what they wanted, and it was damn sure better than staring at a blank wall.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 01:44:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This continued quite awhile - although occasionally the images would be unrecognizable.. strange plants.. or strange creatures.&nbsp; <br><br>And sometimes it would show pictures of the other beings that visited.. they would flash four pictures in succession.. humans.. the monkey people.. the bugs... then this thing that looked like a cross between a snowman and jello.<br><br>And as her stomach was starting to growl.. a door opened and the girl brought in food.&nbsp; The images stopped, and the 'screen' turned a neutral grey.<br><br>"Greetings Keeley" the room translated.. "I have brought food." Much less hesitation this time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 01:59:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley watched the images, naming the ones she recognized, not saying anything for the ones she didn't. After a while it started to grow boring, and she started to become somewhat half-hearted in speaking to the wall. She wanted someone to talk to, something to do. She wanted to know why she was here, where here was.<br><br>"G'nisha!" Keeley said excitedly when the woman entered. She hopped off the bed and graciously took the food from the woman, "G'nisha, can you find me some clothes? Coverings?" she asked, pointing to the clothes G'nisha wore, then to herself. <br><br>"And where am I?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 04:27:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha nodded.. "Clothes.. yes.&nbsp; I bring you (untranslatable)"<br><br>She brought the food and drink..the same flavoured cubes.. (although sometimes there were differnet colours..and the different colours tasted...different)&nbsp; and the waterbottle.<br><br>She turned and left Keeley with the food, returning with a simple white jumpsuit..not quite as detailed as the ones she and the others wore.. and no markings on it.&nbsp; She carefully showed Keeley how to open it and close it.. it was a cross between velcro and a plastic-bag seal.. you slipped into it..and then ran the edges together and it seemed to somehow just join..close enough that one couldn't see a seam.<br><br>Thankfully it was G'nisha..and not the bug or monkey man who helped her into her outfit.<br><br>"Keeley.&nbsp; I'm permitted to show you..&nbsp; It was deemed that you respond best to me.&nbsp; Do you understand?"&nbsp; Surprisingly there was nothing untranslatable there.<br><br>When Keeley answered she walked over to an opposite wall..and touched it.&nbsp; It flashed white..and then pulled aside just like the doorway does..except there was...<br><br>nothing.<br><br>Just stars.. floating in space.. a myriad of a thousand stars.. a faint band..the milky way.. across the sky.&nbsp; G'nisha carefully watched Keeley.. and listened to her handlers.. for what to do.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 10:36:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley got into the jump suit, thankful for something to cover herself with, not that it was a very modest outfit, but it was better than being nude all the time.<br><br>She had been about to ask some more questions when G'nisha opened the... window? and revealed the stars outside. Keeley's eyes went wide and she gasped. She shouldn't have been surprised, not really, after all there was a monkey and a bug running around talking to her, but still it was a bit of a shock.<br><br>Keeley hesitantly approached, reaching out a hand to touch where there had once had been a wall. "What is going on G'nisha? Where am I? Was I abducted by aliens? Can I go home? See my family?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 13:31:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The wall was still there but it was utterly transparent.&nbsp; Maybe it was a super-high definition screen.. or maybe she was in space.. it was impossible to tell.&nbsp; It looked real.. sharper pictures then any TV show or documentary of the space shuttle.&nbsp; The stars burnt steady..didn't twinkle..but then she was in space.. no atmosphere to make them flutter.<br><br>"You were (untranslatable).&nbsp; You are (untranslatable)." she paused, frowning, then giving an apologetic look.&nbsp; "Not enough words.. you need to keep talking.&nbsp; There is no home now... I can show you.. "<br><br>She walks over to the picture wall, touching it.&nbsp; A menu comes up, and she uses her hand, scanning through it..the pictures flicker at a fast rate before stopping..looking at a picture of a planet.&nbsp; Obviously taken from orbit.. a myriad of satellites around it..twinkling lights of starships.. and then.. the moon is unmistakeable..even if the contenents weren't immediately recognizable.<br><br>Suddenly there is a harsh sound, and both the window and the screen opaquify.&nbsp; G'nisha steps back as if she's stung, and the wall slips open, the older human and the monkey man both coming in.. both of them looking pissed.&nbsp; G'nisha probably overstepped her bounds..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 19:35:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley jumped back from the wall as it went dark, covering up the view of her home. What had happened? She didn't recognize the earth, but the moon looked like she had always imagined it would, like those pictures from astronauts. What was going on? <br><br>She had been about to ask G'nisha when the door, well, more like the wall opened and the monkey and older human entered. Kelley whirled about and glared at them. They weren't the only ones who could look pissed. "What is going on?" she asked harshly, "Why won't you tell me what is happening? I am not a dumb animal! I want answers god dammit!"<br><br>"I am not going to cooperate any more until you tell me what happened to my home and where I am!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 23:51:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They too had started to all talk angerly.. G'nisha gestureing towards Keeley..only to be intercepted by the human.&nbsp; The monkeyman stepped towards Keeley, it's lips drawing back to bare it's fangs as it snarled at her in rapid alien-talk.<br><br>The room translated partially.. in the calm even voice.<br><br>"(untranslated) not angry.&nbsp; Keeley will return to bed."&nbsp; of course she could well imagine the actual words he was using.<br><br>His paw came up..and it too had claw-like nails on it..reaching to interpose himself between Keeley and the others who were being physically ushered from the room.&nbsp; <br><br>"Do not stop (untranslatable).&nbsp; Keeley will (untranslatable)"<br><br>And for a brief moment.. there is an opening.. the doorway open.. the monkey more concerned with keeping Keeley from the other two.. she guesses she could probably make it out the door if she tried.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 23:57:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kelley had no intention of trying to hurt anyone, why did they all think she was just some dangerous animal? She was human being for god's sakes! She glared at the monkey man but made no move towards the other humans, what did they think she could do anyway? She was unarmed and probably no stronger than the girl G'nisha. <br><br>Keeley lowered her head and took a half step towards the bed, hoping to make the monkey-man relax just a bit is she showed signs of submission, then darted for the doorway. She wanted out of this room and this place. She had to know what was going on, what had happened to her home, to her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 00:02:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The monkey man gave a comment, and then turned towards the others.. probably saying something like 'See.. I can push these stupid subjects around'.. only to have you dart out from behind him.&nbsp; It couldn't have been better.<br><br>G'nisha shouted what could be interpreted as encouragement as both the human and the monkey wacked into each other giving Keeley even more precious seconds.<br><br>--<br><br>Outside the room was what seemed to be a combination observation room and instrument room.&nbsp; There was a side counter with the trays and some device that looked sortof like a food processor from Star Trek.&nbsp; &nbsp; The rest of the room pretty much wrapped around her 'cell'..and had one-way walls where she was under constant survellience.&nbsp; And there was no mistaking that large blueish purple button by the doorway she walked out of.. one doesn't need language to see a 'door button'<br><br>also in the room are charts.. computer displays showing Keeley in closeup detail.. and windows overlooking what seemed to be like a medical hospital corridor..and a doorway leading out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 00:12:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Before she took another step, Keeley slapped the blue 'door' button with the palm of her hand, not stopping her run at all. She didn't worry about the humans in the room, she knew theyd be fine. It was herself she was worried about. She hadn't really thought out this escape. She didn't know the language and she ha dno idea where she was, and now she was definately going to be pissing someone off. <br><br>So she was just an animal in a cage to them. What the hell was this place? She noticed the doorway heading out, and ran at full speed for it. She wanted to get out of this area quickly, if she could find people, maybe she could mix in with them, find out what was going on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 01:16:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The door cycled closed, the wall panels meshing together although Keeley didn't look behind her as she went through the doorway - it irised opened as she approached it letting her out into a hallway.<br><br>Now it really was strange.. even though it felt normal.. looking both ways the hallway curved up very slightly..same with the walls and ceiling..as if she was walking on the inside of a very large bowl.&nbsp; To the left and right it looked pretty much like more lab-type rooms, although going straight jogged to a wider hallway that lead towards some sortof waiting room..on one side was a lounge with tables and strange chairs..some with their backs down.&nbsp; And out in this area down the hall more people could be seen..most in the standard white and silver jumpsuits..and some in an all silver jumpsuit.<br><br>Several smaller doorways lead to rooms which didn't have windows..and no indication of what they would be..but for the time-being there wasn't anyone in Keeley's immediate vicinity. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 01:21:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Deciding that her best chanc eto get away from here an find some answers would be around more of her kind, Keeley hurried into the waiting room area. Once there she slowed&nbsp; so that she was not running, just walking at a brisk pace. She planned to get into the crowd of jumpsuited humans and try to blend in, not making eye-contact with anyone, not talking, as if she could speak with these people anyway, just trying to put some distance between her and this place.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 01:25:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Unfortunately Keeley did stand out.. she was wearing the one piece white jumpsuit..everyone else had the ones with the silver trim and writing on it.<br><br>The lounge looked pretty normal..there were some moniters on the walls showing a myriad of graphics and strange writing..&nbsp; and in the main room there was just a smorgasborg of creatures.<br><br>Humans intermixed freely with the monkey beings.. and the bugs.. and strange short creatures that looked like gelatous jello snow-men.&nbsp; Some looked up at Keeley..then went back to whatever they were doing.. everyone talking in that strange language.&nbsp; <br><br>Continuing from the lounge..there was more hallways with more exam rooms..then down the hall it looked like it opened up alittle more... many options for Keeley
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 02:53:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley ignored an looks she garnered, she had learned in her youth that the best way not to be questioned was to look like you belonged. She hurried along, offering only spare glances at her surroundings, trying not to be too obvious that she was unfamiliar with her surroundings. <br><br>Once she had crossed the lounge and into the next hallway she hurried up. She had intended to continue on, make it to the more open area up ahead, but curiosity got the better of her. Seeing no signs of pursuit, she looked into one of the exam rooms on her right with the intent of giving it a more in depth look over if nobody was present.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 02:56:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The door opened up for her, and she found herself in another of the exam rooms, although it was clear this one wasn't in use.&nbsp; The door closed, and lights flickered on, and through the translucent wall she could see some sortof large equipment..it looked like a strange metal cylindral pod.. and finally..there was some english on it.<br><br>And hanging by the door was a set of the large white coats..similiar to the doctor looking coat..Keeley remembered seeing some people wearing them outside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 03:01:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley hurried over to the coat and slipped it on. It covered up the white of her bodysuit and the act it was missin the markings, especially if she closed the coat, which she proceeded to do. Looking a lttle pleased with herself she moved over to the metal cannister with the english markings. What was this? Why did it have english when nobody knew the language? She had to know!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 03:06:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The door cycled open and she went in.&nbsp; Strangely enough the metal tube looked closer to some sortof coffin.&nbsp; On the outside it read.. in long weathered imprinting<br><br>"Cyrogenic Association.&nbsp; Long Term Storage - 2076.<br>Subject - Unknown - transfer from pre-2023<br>Female - Approx. early twenties<br>Caucasian - Home - former U.S. of A.<br><br>Suddenly Keeley was aware that there was someone in the room..and peering behind her.. one of the blobs was standing in the doorway.. watching her very intently.&nbsp; <br><br>It stood maybe 4 feet tall..3 feet wide at the base..and it had two 'eyes' which looked to be little more then tightly knotted clusteres of veins.&nbsp; Strangely enough it's skin seemed to be somewhat transluscent..she could see muscle fibers and what not stretching under it's surface.&nbsp; It just sat there..on 3 stubby little legs..watching her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 10:36:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley stood stunned for a moment, the tube, cylinder, whatever it was, did it contain another person from earth? Heck, it could have been her! She was from pre-2023. She took a half-step backwards, her world spinning, she thought she was going to be sick and staggered backwards to lean against the wall. Oh god, what had hppened? Her family had always talked about cryogenic freezing, is that what happened to her? She didn't remember anything after getting ready to drive to school. Surely she'd remember if she died... What about her family? Had they been frozen too? What happened to earth?<br><br>She wanted, needed to know. She turned to face the wall, ignoring the blob thing behind her that didn't seem all that interested anyway. She tried to remember what G'nisha had done and started pressing the wall, hitting any butons she could find. "Show me the earth dammit! What happened to my home?" she yelled at the wall, trying to will it to open and show her what she wanted.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 13:44:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The blob kept watching her, and then left the room.&nbsp; <br><br>It came back as Keeley was trying to press the wall..trying to emulate the others.. walking forward.&nbsp; In it's arm (you'd swear it didn't have arms before) it was holding some sortof trapazoidal shaped amulet on a chain.<br><br>On it's face a whole divits in, and then presses into it's body..right before Keeley's eyes it forms a 'mouth' and then speaks in a hollow sounding quiet bellowy voice.&nbsp; Of course it's the alien language.. but it offers the chain again towards Keeley.. standing it's ground even as it's arm extends slightly further towards Keeley.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 20:16:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley turns and stares at the thing for a moment, trying to comprehend, the figures it wants her to speak into the box. She reaches out and plucks it from he appendage that holds it towards her. "H-hi. I am Keeley. Can you show me the Earth?" she asked in an unsure voice, not sure of this creatures intent, hoping the weirdly shaped thing was a translator and not some sort of trap.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 00:06:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nothing happened.. and the creature watched her..then mimed putting the device on.. then mimed pushing the top down.<br><br>When Keeley followed suit (if she does) there was a soft chime then a hum.<br><br>The creature spoke again.. and from the small device, sounds were heard.<br><br>"Greetings Keeley.&nbsp; I am he who is named Oolo.&nbsp; Pleased to you be meeting."<br><br>The creature just stood it's ground and talked slowly..<br><br>"Pleased to be asking.&nbsp; Keeley read (buzzing noise..probably means untranslatable) words cylinder."&nbsp; The blob creature motioned towards the device.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 03:47:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley nodded and did as the creature showed her, then gave a started little jerk as the creatures voice filtered to her, transalted to her language.<br><br>She nodded again and turned to the cylinder, reading off the words there. The first part she tried to explain was the name of an organization, a company. She continued to read, stopping whenever she got to a word she assumed the translator wouldn't understand and tried to explain it in simpler words, or at least give an idea what they meant. <br><br>After she was done, she pointed to the wall with one hand. "Can you make it show earth? My planet?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 04:44:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oolo shook it's head. "No.. not Aerth.." misprounoucing her planet.. "Theseus.&nbsp; Theseus is Human Homeworld.&nbsp; You not found Theseus.. you found other world.&nbsp; Much secret."<br><br>It paused.. "You not supposted out released!"&nbsp; But instead of hitting an alarm, it waddled closer.&nbsp; "You good disguise.&nbsp; Fool Oolo.&nbsp; You help Oolo.. yes.&nbsp; Read much alien words"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 19:27:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Read words? Yes. You help me too. You tell me about here, where I am, what they want with me, and tell me about earth. I will read words for you in trade." Keeley answered, trying to make her words somewhat more basic for the alien. <br><br>"Why you want to read these words?" she asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 21:03:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oolo came over and nodded.&nbsp; "It is artifact.. you are artifact.&nbsp; old artifact"<br><br>Oolo came over and looked at the writing..it's head extending and stretching towards the tube.&nbsp; "You speak words read good.&nbsp; I answer questions.&nbsp; No know Aerth... no world in Frontier.&nbsp; You study.. learn you."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 22:06:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I... I was in one of those?" Keeley asked, thinking she understood Oolo. "I speak words well, they are the language I know."<br><br>She paused, considering her words, "Oolo teach Keeley, keep Keeley safe, Keeley teach Oolo old words, teach Oolo about Earth, Keeley's home." She hoped her simplistic language made sense to the translator, thinking it probably made at least some rudimentary sense to the strange being. Of course, it could just turn her in, but it seemed too curious to want to do that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 00:07:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oolo paused.&nbsp; It peered at the cylindar.. then back at Keeley.<br><br>"Oolo not important.&nbsp; Oolo historian.&nbsp; Oolo research for (untranslatable).&nbsp; Keeley in bad trouble run away.&nbsp; Keeley no Oolo in trouble."&nbsp; He seems to back up.<br><br>"Keeley no scared.&nbsp; Oolo friend.&nbsp; Oolo help.&nbsp; Keeley (untranslatable) now.&nbsp; Yes?"<br><br>He shifted to the side motioning towards the door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 00:48:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley cocked her head a little at Oolo, "Keeley historian, study much earth history." It was strange refeering to herself in the third person, but it seemed to make things easier to understand. She wasn't quite a historian, she had just started working on her masters degree when whatever had happened occured. Still, she knew a good bit about earth history, and always did really well playing along at home with Jeopardy when they had history categories. <br><br>She took a step towards the door as Oolo indicated, "What... whatthey do to Keeley if they catch her?" She asked, pausing for an answer before going further.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 03:11:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Keeley valuable.&nbsp; Keeley Relic from past.&nbsp; Learn from Keeley.. speak Keeley.&nbsp; Study Keeley."<br><br>It wobbled over to her and reached up, extending it's long amorphous arm to pet her side.&nbsp; "Keeley no scared.&nbsp; Keeley friend Oolo.&nbsp; Keeley no harm.&nbsp; Keeley valuable... need talk more.&nbsp; More words." he reached and tapped her translater.&nbsp; Then....<br><br>"Keeley hide.&nbsp; Oolo visit.. keeley talk oolo... " his voice was growing quieter.. although the translater wasn't translating tones..&nbsp; "Oolo bring Keeley (untranslatable) yes?&nbsp; Keeley like"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 10:38:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley nodded, "Yes, Keeley friend Oolo, trust Oolo." She almost jumped back when the thing touched her with one of its strange arms but only tensed a little instead. She still wasn't used to these alien beings, it was all so strange. "Keeley speaks words, then Keeley read for Oolo."<br><br>Knowing she really had no other option at this point, she moved for the door Oolo had indicated earlier, hoping her trust wasn't misplaced.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 13:25:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oolo pulled back when she tensed.. but for a brief moment Keeley touched.. an alien.<br><br>He turned and wobbled, as he moved his legs slowly growing to the length of small stumps to aid his walking.&nbsp; He was such a strange creature.. his entire body it seems could reshift and mold depending on the needs.. as he walks his arms were slowly being absorbed into his body as his focus was on walking, and his three legs doing a strange gait as he kept up with human speed.<br><br>As the pair got to the outer door, suddenly a klaxon sounded, and a blue light flashed.&nbsp; Oolo turned back and looked up at Keeley.&nbsp; "Oolo thinks they found Keeley missing."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 20:29:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Keeley thinks they found the others locked in Keeley's room." She said with a little grin, looking up at the light.<br><br>"Where to now Oolo?" she asked, having no idea where they were supposed to be heading.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 02:59:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oolo pauses then chortles, it's entire head vibrating as it made little bellowing noises that sounded like it was trying to blow out a candle.<br><br>"Keeley in trouble.&nbsp; Keeley should go back.. turn in.&nbsp; Learn speak.. be good Keeley.. not be bad.&nbsp; Oolo like.. Oolo visit.. when Keeley is allowed (untranslatable)<br><br>Oolo reached up, placing it's transparent gelatinous hand in hers.&nbsp; It slowly morphed..3 fingers growing out of the side to take hers in a strange shake.. the skin was smooth and warm..and she could feel the power.. like it was one continuous muscle... it was a dullish grey.. and if she looked she could make out fine structure under it's skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 14:11:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"G-go back" Keeley said, her voice shaking, it was obvious she feared the worst would happen to her if she did. "Wh-what if they hurt me?"<br><br>She held onto the strange hand with a grip that was a little too tight. Her mind imagining the worst horrors that these aliens could do to her for escaping. Her whole body began to tremble slightly as the thought began to spread the terror throughout her body. "P-please, don't make me go back. Can't you hide me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 14:41:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oolo extended it's neck growing it's head up to her face level.&nbsp; "Hurt Keeley? No.. Keeley relic.&nbsp; Keeley important"&nbsp; It's other arm grew..reaching up to start patting her reassuringly..<br><br>"Hide hard.. Keeley need food.. Keeley need sleep.&nbsp; And harder get off... (untranslatable)." he pauses.. then says something slower.. "Streel..." he nods.."Streel secret base.. hard to sneak around.&nbsp; Much security."<br><br>Oolo continues to pat Keeley..it's hand vibrating as he pats.. "No scared.. Keeley no never hurt."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 17:00:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley simply nodded at his words, lowering her head. She let out a heavy sigh and let go of the strange hand that she held. "Very well Oolo, take me back." She had gone from elation at potentially finding freedom to a depressing realization that this creature couldn't help her escape. That she was going to be taken back to her walled prison and kept there again to be studied for who knew how long.<br><br>"Lead the way Oolo," she said hollowly, motioning ahead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 22:52:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oolo didn't right away.&nbsp; He continued to pet her.. "No sad Keeley.&nbsp; Oolo Keeley friend.&nbsp; Keeley special relic."<br><br>His amorphous hand pulled away and he started leading her out into the hall..just as a bunch of guys wearing alittle more stylized outfits carrying what looked like plastic sci-fi toys ran past..then skidded to a halt.&nbsp; They stopped..some talking into what were obviously radios..the others levelling their guns.<br><br>Oolo stepped in front.. speaking fast..the translator picking up some.."no.. don't shoot.. (untranslatable).. peaceful Keeley.. down.. No.."<br><br>Behind them..people all stopped and looked, some human..many not.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 22:59:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley, despite Oolo trying to cheer her up just stared hollowly, starting to shamble along behind the strange looking alien when the men with the guns showed up. Her eyes widened in fear and she started to take a few steps backwards, holding her hands up before her. "You said they wouldn't hurt me!" Keeley shouted at Oolo, continuing to backpedal in an attempt to get back into the room they had just left.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 23:15:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oolo kept his hands up, trying to block the security from Keeley when behind them her doctors ran up.. speaking quickly.<br><br>The guards lowered their weapons, and one stepped forward.. <br><br>"Keeley.. there you stand.&nbsp; Be calm.&nbsp; No harm Keeley" <br><br>Oolo looks back. "Keeley speaks better then that, Rathur.&nbsp; Speak proper at Keeley.&nbsp; Keeley no experiment"&nbsp; <br>Keeley can see G'nisha being somewhat held back by the monkey man as the bug also steps forward.&nbsp; He places one of his claws on Rathur's chest then calls out.<br><br>"Oolo.. bring Keeley back to room.&nbsp; No harm." then to the guards.. "Step aside."<br><br>the little translator translating everyone's speak.&nbsp; The guards open, making abit of an opening.. then Oolo reaches back for Keeley's hand. "Come.. home?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 23:28:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley had a somewhat wild look in her eyes and her breathing was coming rapidly, obviously frightened that she would be killed any second. Her eyes darted to the various people and when the guards lowered their weapons she seemed to calm just slightly. Seeing G'nisha seemed to help too, and when Oolo offered an appendage to her, Keeley quickly grabbed onto it, moving in close to the weird creature and giving the security men, the monkey thing, and giant bug as wide a berth as possible. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 01:45:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oolo slowly lead Keeley through the mass of star-wars rejects.. holding their long funky looking ray-guns.&nbsp; There was no mistake that they were all serious..and Kate could only imagine what sortof death-rays came out of the end.<br><br>Oolo squeezed her hand alittle more reassuringly as they approached the doctors.. G'nisha being held back.. the doctors stepping aside, all of them giving Keeley a wary look..after all they had just been duped and locked in their own room.&nbsp; Under his breath... the human male.. Rathur.. spoke.<br><br>"Maybe you should be in (untranslatable)&nbsp; The subject seems to like you." then hearing the small buzz of english, his eyes sought out the translator.&nbsp; "Why did you give her that!&nbsp; She shouldn't have that!"<br><br>Oolo steps infront. "How else can she talk?&nbsp; You can't keep her prisoner.&nbsp; And she should learn (untranslatable)"&nbsp; it was obvious that G'nisha agreed.. and the large bug stepped infront.<br><br>"The (untranslatable) is correct.&nbsp; Keeley shall keep the (untranslatable)" it then turned to look at Keeley.&nbsp; "You shall stay in your room" before stepping aside, giving them a passage back to her prison. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 01:59:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley offered Rathur a frown for his troubles, "I am not a subject! My name is Keeley." She told him sternly, though one quick glance at the weapons of the guards and she remembered quickly who held the power here for the moment. <br><br>When the bug addressed her she glared hard at it for a moment before answering, "I will only go back if G'nisha and Oolo are allowed to visit with me and teach me about... everything." She said, with a sweeping wave of one hand. She waited, not moving until the bug gave its consent. She might be surrounded by men with guns, but Keeley wasn't going to willingly be locked back in her room unless she got something out of the deal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 02:42:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The giant bug made some angry soundling clicking noises with it's palate against it's inner mandibles.&nbsp; It walked right up to Keeley, arching up to lift it's head alittle higher towards her.. while it was 3 meters long..most of it was horizontal on the ground.&nbsp; It's antenna flicked the air between them.<br><br>"G'nisha is to be punished.&nbsp; She overstepped bounds.&nbsp; Oolo has no experience with (untranslatable)"&nbsp; It made an annoying click.<br><br>"We do not even have full language." it made more annoying clicks.. perhaps tsks..or just verbal signs of it's annoyance.&nbsp; Obviously he was pretty senior of the 'doctors' in charge.<br><br>"The subject will return to her room.&nbsp; Oolo and G'nisha will be permitted to visit.&nbsp; The subject will cooperate and not attempt (untranslatable) ... " annoying sound.. "leaving room.&nbsp; Subject will cooperate."<br><br>It looked up.. Keeley could see herself reflected in the hundreds of facets of the bug eye.&nbsp; It reached up with one claw, the soft underside of it's tri-fingers wrapping around Keeley's wrist..the other pointing towards the room.&nbsp; "Subject go.&nbsp; Lie down."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 02:57:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley gulped then forced herself to be brave, yanking her hand out of the grasp of the bug creature. "No. I will not go. I will not lie down."<br><br>She took a step back and towards Oolo, facing down the bug thing, the monkey, and the human male. "I will not cooperate if you punish G'nisha. She didn't do anything wrong. You treat me like I'm some dumb animal. I'm not! I'm human like him and G'nisha. I just don't speak your language. I'm willing to cooperate if you cooperate with me too. And that means you leave G'nisha and Oolo alone!"<br><br>She let go of Oolo as she finished, crossing her arms over her chest. Practically daring them to do something. According to Oolo she was valuable, and if they weren't willing to deal then she supposed she'd find out just how far that value went. She really hoped Oolo hadn't been mistaken.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 03:07:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The bug advanced, then halted.<br><br>It turned to the rest.. "See that the subject is secured.&nbsp; G'nisha and Oolo.. you may go with her." it turned back.. and Keeley could imagine it glowering at her, before turning around on it's 8 legs and walking away.. quite quickly compared to a human's gait.<br><br>Rathur also gave and express..then turned and waved off the security.. leaving Oolo and G'nisha.. and the monkey man hanging back abit.. with Keeley.<br><br>G'nisha ran over..stopping outside arm's reach.. alittle timid.. "Keeley.. I would be okay have.&nbsp; You shouldn't upset Kit'zit'ni.&nbsp; She is important."<br><br>Oolo came over, it's little legs barely quick enough to carry it.&nbsp; "Keeley brave.&nbsp; Keeley smart!"&nbsp; it chortles, reaching to wrap two pseudopods around her arm.&nbsp; "Oolo Keeley friend"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 09:15:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley offered her two friends a little grin, "Maybe G'nisha, but it has no right to threaten you for being kind to me. It may be important, but it looks like I am too, yes? Plus, you are my friend aren't you? And friends help each other." <br><br>Keeley offered out her free hand to G'nisha, hoping she would take it, she then turned to Oolo and grinned again. "Thank you Oolo, you have been very brave and helpful. You are certainly my friend as well."<br><br>"Come on then, I suppose you better bring me back to my cell." she said, starting off at a brisk pace. She was never sure how much of what she said translated, but it seemed that most of it was getting through.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 13:15:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They both listened as Keeley's little box translated, and nodded.. G'nisha taking the hand..timidly..then with the other one.&nbsp; Oolo only chortled with it's warbling belly laugh at this, and then started undulating, it's stubby knobs of legs growing longer as it tried to keep up.. <br><br>Back in the cell.. it was as if nothing changed.&nbsp; both G'nisha and Oolo came in... Oolo looking around..<br><br>"Not much in here.&nbsp; Boring.&nbsp; How are you expected to learn?" He wobbled over to the one screen..currently grey..reaching out to touch the corner.<br><br>"viewer on."&nbsp; it came to life, and resumed showing slides.&nbsp; Oolo examined them for a moment..while G'nisha just stood there holding Keeley's hand..looking abit nervious.&nbsp; "I don't like being in trouble.." she admits.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 16:03:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It was boring in here," Keeley said, nodding to Oolo's comment.<br><br>She turned to face G'nisha, still holding the other woman's hand, "Sorry for getting you in trouble, but thank you for trying to help me." Keeley said, taking a quick step forward to give the other girl a gentle hug. "Besides, being in trouble isn't that bad. You get used to it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 17:45:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(pressing the 'fast forward button abit')<br><br>Things do seem to change abit.&nbsp; Oolo and G'nisha are around alot more, and Rathur, Yarl and Kit'zit'ni are around alot let - of the three Kit'zit'ni comes in from time to time.&nbsp; She seems aware that Keeley is slightly unnerved by her species.. and seems to somehow do it on purpose to keep her ill-at-ease.<br><br>As days and weeks go by the computers get to know English very well - and start to teach Keeley how to speak the common language spoken by all races - a language she finds out is called 'Pan-Gal' after a company. (strange to name a language after a company)<br><br>Keeley also learns more about 'the Frontier'.. the name of the collective the group belongs to.&nbsp; Sortof like a star-trek federation on a smaller scale.&nbsp; It's a collection of 40-50 planets.. all bound by a unified government.&nbsp; There are 4 main races..although once or twice they referred to 'Rim Races'..<br><br>Humans.. pretty much like Keeley...except advances mean they live to the 200's<br><br>Yarzarians.. the monkey men..who Keeley finds out under their outfit have a membrane between their fore arms and legs..sortof like flying squirrels.. light sensitive.. and abit gruff<br><br>Dralasites .. the little blobs who seem to annoy everyone with their constant almost childlike sense of humour and mischief.. <br><br>and the Vrusk.. the no-nonsense insectoids who are all female (strange in itself) and just give the hibi-gebees
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 22:51:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley woke up again, and looked around. Nobody was in the room with her, but she didn't really like knowing that there were people outside, watching, studying her. She still didn't know why they wanted to study her, or what happened to earth, or where exactly she was. They had all generally deflected those questions or the translator didn't know those words yet. It was tiresome to be sure. <br><br>She yawned and stretched languidly, unable to leave the room, she was starting to become somewhat demotivated and getting rather cabin feverish. She felt as if she knew enough of the Pan-Gal language, and with her translator she could communicate with whomever she encountered, and she wanted to explore her surroundings more. <br><br>She rolled onto her belly and propped herself up on her forearms, looking over at the screen she had been taught how to use. "So what's on the agenda today?" she asked nobody in particular, assuming someone out there would be listening.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 22:55:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Fate it seemed had an answer.&nbsp; Suddenly the lighting in the room shifted to the blue which meant some sortof emergency was going on.&nbsp; Far off through the sound muffling walls a klaxon could be heard.<br><br>As Keeley gets up out of bed, the wall cycles open, and an unfamiliar Human security officer stands with Yarl.&nbsp; The Yarzarian steps forward, taking one of the sidearms from the security officer.. snarling at Keeley to get her to step back.<br><br>"There is.. a problem" he yips.&nbsp; <br><br>Turning the sidearm around, he pushes it into Keeley's hand. "You hide.. if the door cycles open.. if you do not recognize who it is.. you point that end.. and pull the trigger.&nbsp; Keep pulling the trigger."&nbsp; He narrows his black beady eyes.&nbsp; "This is very important.. anyone comes to the door.. do not try to talk.. just shoot them." he turns and snarls at the guard.. "Okay.. go" turning to leave with the guard..leaving Keeley with... a loaded firearm.. and some sortof emeregency going on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 23:03:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What..." Keeley said said stunned, then finding herself with a weapon thrust into her hands. <br><br>"Wait! What about G'nisha and Oolo?" she asked hopefully. "Are they all right?" Over the last few weeks she had really come to care for those two. Oolo was strange and funny full of an innocent curiosity that Keeley found amusing, and reminded her of why she had wanted to study history. G'nisha seemed to really care for her and her well being, and Keeley had come to feel the same way for G'nisha. The girl was sweet, gentle, and kind, and Keeley always felt completely at ease with the other woman.<br><br>Waiting for an answer she slid off the bed table and ran her fingers over the weapon. She had never shot anyone before, and she hoped she never would have to do so.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 23:17:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yarl never answered.. just leaving.<br><br>Several moments later the wall cycled opened, then G'nisha's face peered in.&nbsp; She squeeled seeing Keeley with a gun.&nbsp; "Don't..Shoot.." she called out.. "It's me.. G'nisha."<br><br>She scurried into the room.. "We're being boarded.. ooh.. I hope it's not Sathar... I'm so scared Keeley.." cowering beside her friend.. the wall cycling closed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 23:23:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley lowered the weapon when she realized who it was that was entering. The fear in G'nisha's voice was making her nervous and fearful herself. Keeley took G'nisha's hand with her own free one and pulled her over to the bed, then yanking her down beind it, so that the bed was between them and the door. Keeley sat, her knees bunched up by her chest, gun in her right hand, near the corner of the bed so that she could peer around to see anyone who entered by the door.<br><br>"Why would someone attack us, and who is Sathar?" she asked, realizing she still knew little of the place she found herself in. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 23:30:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha gasped and hid close to Keeley.&nbsp; "Sathar.. are (untranslatable)..they are aliens..who attack the frontier.. turn us into mindless slaves.. Or it could be pirates.. oooh" she gasps..the wall cycling again.. this time there is another white and silver uniformed person there.. a Yarzarian..but they don't look familiar.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 23:37:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Listening to G'nisha Keeley starts to feel her fear growing. She didn't like the idea of being made into some kind of mindless slave. Then the door opened, and Keeley saw a Yarzarian. She had definately never seen this one before, and she raised the toy-like weapon pointing it at the alien, squeezing her eyes shut and pulling the trigger, hoping she was doing the right thing. At the same time she screamed "Go away!" at the top of her lungs. <br><br>Her eyes closed, the poorly aimed, panicky shot went wide, striking the edge of the doorway and narrowly missing the Yarzarian.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 23:38:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*Yarzarian = monkeymen :)&nbsp; wanna recon?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 23:50:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The weapon railed loudly, kicking back as a bullet flew out of the gun and ripped into the wall beside the doorway.&nbsp; The Yarzarian yipped and ran.. and G'nisha screamed as well.. clutching tightly onto Keeley's arm.<br><br>She was shivering as the sound of the blast faded away.. the smell of the gunpowder or whatever it was still pugnent in the air.&nbsp; "I'm scared.." G'nisha said quietly..."I don't want to be captured."<br><br>Then there was a form in the doorway.&nbsp; This one was humanoid, standing tall in what looked like an armoured spacesuit..and carrying a long and deadly looking weapon.&nbsp; And definately not white and silver.. his uniform a pale blue with grey trim.<br><br>His gun was leveled, and he shouted out.. "FREEZE..STARLAW!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 23:55:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				After the shot, and with G'nisha clinging to her, Keeley wrapped her arms protectively around the other woman, but still held the weapon. "It'll be okay," she said trying to reassure the other woman, but she herself was terrified as well.<br><br>She risked another glance around the bed and saw the armored man with a large looking weapon who barked something about freezing and law. Keeley pulled her head back and started to tremble, what was going on? "Wh-what do you want?" she called out from behind the bed. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 23:57:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hearing a voice, he looked in the room closer.&nbsp; "You there.. both of you..freeze.&nbsp; Stand up slowly.." suddenly there is a blast and the guy is knocked over from being shot from the side.&nbsp; He falls into the room, and takes up a defensive position, aiming around the door and firing.&nbsp; There is a flash of light and little quick 'zing' noises.. not at all like star wars or star trek..where special effects are added..and one can see the shots.<br><br>And.. Keeley has the perfect opportuntity to get behind whoever this is.. and get him in the back
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 00:00:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley had no idea what was going on, who were these people? She glanced around again, seeing the humanoid shooting out of the room in which they were in. She wrapped her arms more tightly around G'nisha , she could feel the other woman trembling, and her own body was betraying her fear. "What is Starlaw G'nisha? Are they friends?" she asked in a hushed urgent whisper. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 00:04:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha looked up.&nbsp; "Star law.. they are.. like..police.&nbsp; but like.. frontier police." she frowns.."I don't know if you have the right words for it.&nbsp; They are the ones who police for the United Planetary Federation.. .. " <br><br>There is a scream outside, and then the person turns.. leveling his gun when he sees the gun in Keeley's hand.&nbsp; "Toss that down.. now.&nbsp; This station is now (untranslatable) " he then scowls.. "Why in (untranslatable) are you using a Polyvox."&nbsp; <br><br>Polyvox the name of the small translater that Keeley has.. she found it's typically used by explorers on new worlds.. but EVERYONE speaks PanGal.. everyone except her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 00:11:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Frontier police? Keeley wondered if G'nisha meant like the Marshals from the old west on earth. When the man turned, and leveled his weapon at them Keeley quickly dropped her pistol. <br><br>"Please don't shoot!" she said quickly. While she knew a little of the alien language thanks to the computers, G'nisha, and Oolo, she definately did not know enough to communicate without her translator. "What do you want with us?" she asked, ignoring the man's question, and shifting her body to shield G'nisha if he did shoot. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 00:17:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded..stepping over slowly until he could kick the pistol away.&nbsp; He reached up to his helmet.. "Exam room 3 secure.&nbsp; Two here.. plus one down. Send in medical."&nbsp; He looks back, lowering the gun and reaching up to lift his visor. "ID cards.. both of you."<br><br>G'nisha just automatically pulled out something from a pocket..it was similar silver and blue trimmed..and had a hologram of G'nisha's face on the cover.&nbsp; The man swiped it..then turned to look at Keeley.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 00:24:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley just looked puzzled and shrugged, "I don't have a card."<br><br>"Why are you here? What's going on? I thought there was a pirate attack, or the si- Sith- Sithar?" She said, stumbling around the last word and still not getting it correct. She turned to her companion, "G'nisha, what's happening?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 01:24:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha was blushing, and looking away.&nbsp; The Star Law..whatever..looked at her. "I'm not joking..give me your card" it's tone sounded angrier..although the polyvox translated it just flat and unemptional.<br><br>"There are no pirates..no Sathar.. there is rumours that Streel was conducting illegal and amoral experiments on some archaeological finds."&nbsp; G'nisha gulped and really looked away..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 01:34:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley shook her head, "I don't have a card! I don't even know what the card is for."<br><br>She looked over at her friend, her eyes imploring. She didn't want to be in trouble with the police, she didn't even really understand what was happening. "G'nisha, please. You have to explain to him what is going on here. Tell him I'm a patient here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 01:36:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha shook her head softly.. then turned around.."You're not a patient.." she turned slowly..backing away.. and for a moment Keeley felt like her only friend was abandoning her. "She's the relic"<br><br>The Starlaw stepped back as if he was stung.. then reached up to take off his helmet.&nbsp; "You're... the relic?&nbsp; A protohuman?&nbsp; But you can talk..you are coherent"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 01:46:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley herself took a step back, she was feeling confused and a little stung by G'nisha's refernce to her as a relic. Is that all she was to the woman? She had thought they were friends. <br><br>"I'm not a relic! I'm a human being. Why does everyone talk about me like I'm some... some thing? I grew up in New Jersey. My mother was named Susan. Please... I don't understand all this. G'nisha... G'nisha I thought we were friends. Tell me what is going on? Please! Why am I being studied?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 05:07:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Starlaw man looked at Keeley, then at G'nisha.. then back. "You two both stay here.. you will be safe.&nbsp; This room will be guarded until you can be transfered."<br><br>He hands G'nisha back her card.. and G'nisha took Keeley's hand and lead her into the room.<br><br>"Keeley.. you are my friend." she can't make eye-contact.&nbsp; "You are a relic..you were found.. frozen.. in a metal tube orbiting a planet.&nbsp; Our scientists brought you here.. to see what they could learn.&nbsp; But a brilliant doctor.. Kit'nik'ni .. worked on how to unfreeze you using the state of the art methods.&nbsp; Your body was reconstructed as best we could, and brain reconstructed even though there was no brain-tape.&nbsp; You understand.. right?&nbsp; You are thousands of years old.. from a dead world.&nbsp; The world is off-limits.. It's under quarentine from the radiation that's all over it's surface."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 10:38:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley felt like she had just been kicked square in the stomach when G'nisha told her all this. She took a staggering step forward and then lost the ability to stand, instead slumping to the ground and curling up into a ball. Tears rolled down her face as she stated to cry uncontrollably. It couldn't be true! Her whole world, gone? Between sobs Kelley cried out, "No! It's not true. Tell me it's not true!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 13:35:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha fell down to her friend's side, hugging her tight. "I'm sorry.. I wasn't allowed to tell you.. I was just a nurse here.. I wasn't supposed to talk to any subjects.. but when you'd onlyt alk to me.. " she starts sobbing too.. "I didn't want them to hurt you.. it was so unfair.. please.. don't hate me.." She holds her tight.."It's going to be alright.. I promise.. "<br><br>A while later a monkey in the StarLaw uniform and a Dralasite (which looks sortof silly confined to the spacesuit) walk up.&nbsp; <br><br>"You.. no ID.. " he holds a small computer up, looking at it and Keeley.. "Yes..she matches."&nbsp; The blob turns.. "Well.. this wasn't expected.&nbsp; I guess we can't just put the relic back.. or give it to the University." it then peers down.. "Then.. maybe we could... Hey.. you like museums.. don'tcha?"<br><br>The monkey smacks him.. "Be silent.. Don't worry about him.&nbsp; You need to come with us.. you can't stay here.&nbsp; Don't worry..you will not be harmed.&nbsp; G'nisha Athour, you will be taken for processing and arrest.&nbsp; You will face charges on numerous laws you've broken here."<br><br>G'nisha sobs, but stands, helping Keeley up.. "C'mon.." she whispers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 20:34:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kelley clinging to G'nisha as she cries barely registers what is happening until G'nisha starts helping her to her feet. "No wait... I'm not going anywhere," she says, wiping her eyes. "I'm not letting you arrest G'nisha. She and Oolo were the only ones here who were kind to me. They didn't treat me like some object." She nearly spits the last word, giving the blob a meaningful look, and steps in between G'nisha and the officers. Her sadness starting to give way to anger, that was a much more useful emotion. Where had she heard that thought before? Oh yeah, that movie with the machines. She wondered briefly if this star federation had movies, then her mind snapped back. <br><br>"If you want to arrest her, you'll have to go through me." It was kind of silly, Kelley had no armor, no weapons, no combat training, and might last all of three seconds against these star police people, but she was not letting herself be intimidated by them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 23:40:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They looked at each other.. as if in utter disbelief.&nbsp; G'nisha too cowered abit.. reaching for Keeley's shoulder.. "Keeley.. I'll be okay.. but you can't do this.. they are StarLaw.. they'll arrest you too."<br><br>The dralasite wobbled closer.&nbsp; "Listen.. we're going to move you all to someplace to hold.&nbsp; Keeley is as accountable as every other employee..but she wasn't one of the ones in charge.&nbsp; You on the other hand were totally innocent."&nbsp; It reaches it's tri-fingered gloved hand to pad her arm.&nbsp; "Please.. come peacefully.&nbsp; We have doctors who can help you out... and once we are finished processing you can send your friend a Trid."<br><br>The Yarzarian snorted.. "You're too patsy.. listen.. out of the way.. she is coming with us..and you're going to a holding room."&nbsp; He leaned up, as if his posture would help intimidate more.<br><br>From behind G'nisha kept hugging onto Keeley's shoulders.&nbsp; "Keeley.. remember my name..G'nisha Athour.&nbsp; I'm from Prenglar.. you can look me up and I'll come to whereever they take you to.&nbsp; Please.. don't get in trouble.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 01:48:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley refused to be intimidated, and stood facing the Yarzarian, refusing to get out of its way, until G'nisha spoke for the second time, telling her to remember her name. Keeley's face dropped and she turned to look at G'nisha, forgetting about the police. She stepped into G'nisha, pulling her into a tight embrace. "Please G'nisha, I... I don't want them to take you away from me."<br><br>She leaned back and looked at G'nisha, her eyes finally meeting her friends. She could see in G'nisha's eyes that nothing she could do would stop the police from taking G'nisha from her, and she couldn't help the sadness and the tears welling up again knowing that she was going to be taken from her whether she wanted her to be or not, "Thank you so much for everything you've done for me, I promise I'll do anything I can for you."<br><br>She wanted to say more, but her voice suddenly stopped working and she wrapped her arms around G'nisha again, the tears coming more steadily now.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 03:15:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha hugged Keeley too, and the Yarzarian was about to pull them apart when the blob held them back.<br><br>Finally he wobbled forward.. "It's time.. go with him..I'll take care of you" he reaches up for Keeley's hand..thinking it better for him to lead Keeley off and not the gruff Yarzarian.<br><br>G'nisha turned.. "Remember.." she called one last time, then was pulled down the hallway by the Yarzarian.<br><br>"Don't worry.. " the blob consoled.. "She won't be in that much trouble.. and you won't be at all.&nbsp; Are you really a relic?&nbsp; They said that it was impossible." he motions in a differnet direction.."Come with us please."<br><br>Keeley is lead through the halls, in the common rooms alot of the base personel are sitting looking very upset.&nbsp; There are a couple bodies being pulled aside.. evidently some of them resisted abit stronger then others.<br><br>Through several security areas.. out briefly on the 3rd story of a 3 floor concourse.. overhead a bright open vista to... the center of a ring.. a space station..sortof like Arthur C Clark's 2001... except this was real.. a blushish sun and floating over an alien world..the continents wrong..the colours wrong.. everything wrong.&nbsp; And below.. an open concourse shopping center.. railings..shops..and ALIENS.<br><br>"Don't worry.. come with us" the Dralasite gives her a moment, then leads her towards a door marked with strange alien script.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 03:24:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wont forget!" Keeley called after G'nisha, trying to wipe away her tears, then under her breath added, "I promise."<br><br>Numbly, Keeley follows after the Dralasite not really paying attention to her surroundings, and it took a minute before the creatures words processed. "No," Keeley finally answered in a flat tone. "I'm not a relic. I'm a human being."<br><br>She looked out the window at the planet below, or was it above? It was so odd seeing a world out the windows and aliens everywhere. The fact that she really was in space was finally starting to hit her. She knew it, but being trapped in the room, she never really got to experience it. <br><br>"Where are you taking me?" she asked quietly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 03:30:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He talks while walking. <br><br>"We need to get you and the other relics off the station.&nbsp; While this raid may have worked.. we've heard reports that there are some Streel freighters inbound.. and we can't be guarenteed that Streel is above making the evidence disappear before they can be brought to the UPF for their crimes."&nbsp; He flashes his ID to get through what looks like an airport security.. then a scan.. and finally into a large glass elevator.&nbsp; As it goes up it's apparent it's running on one of the spokes of the giant ring..and for a moment Keeley can see the space station falling out below him..before it enters a building at the center.<br><br>And Keeley starts to float.. gravity slowly letting go of her..even though the blob keeps standing as if nothing is unusual.<br><br>"Oh (untranslatable)&nbsp; You don't have (untranslatable)"&nbsp; His arm reaches out, stretching the material of his suit to the fullest to grab ahold of her arm.&nbsp; "Just hold on..I'll float you into the ship."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 03:39:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley asked. "Streel? What are the Streel? What about all the others here? Who is going to protect them?" <br><br>"And... wait... other relics? You mean there are other humans like me? Are they.. are they alive too?" Keeley asked, her eyes wide and feeling suddenly hopeful. There might be more humans like her, people who spoke her own language. As much as she liked G'nisha, and she certainly did, finding someone else who spoke english would be more than a bit welcome. <br><br>With the loss of gravity, Keeley began to flail in mid-air, trying to direct herself. She had no experience in zero gravity, and the sensation was really quite strange, but fun in a strange sort of way. When the Dralasite offered its arm, Keeley held on with both hands, letting it guide her into the waiting ship. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 03:43:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				What was even stranger is the way his hand would bend and shift.. as if he had muscles but no bones..so his wrist could bend either way easily to hold onto Keeley and help tug her floating down the hallway.<br><br>Others in his spacesuits stiffened at attention down a hall..leading to an airlock.<br><br>"You are the only living relic.. they are refering to other components that were discovered with you.&nbsp; Streel is the name of the company that was experimenting on you."&nbsp; He paused, and looked back..although there was no way to see a face nor any emotions beyond the mask.<br><br>The alien pulled her through an airlock.. pausing as it cycled closed then opened.. then into a small room that had a number of lockers.&nbsp; "Hold onto that wall for a moment" he paused taking off his helmet..then his spacesuit to show a similar mesh uniform underneath..mesh so that it could shift and move with it's body.. and wearing three strange velcro-like boots that seemed to hook onto the carpet.<br><br>"Once we're back at Gran Quivera.. the specialists will help you.. and be able to help where you go.&nbsp; For now..you're our guest.&nbsp; You will be given a room, and I will be here to teach you&nbsp; how to use the food machines and computers."&nbsp; he reaches to tap her little translator. "You best keep a good hand on that.. until you learn Pan-Gal.. that is your best friend"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 03:56:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Why would Streel want me? I'm just one human from a dead planet. How can I have any value?" Keeley asked, puzzled. "Do you know why they were studying me?"<br><br>She was still amazed at the way the Dral could bend and shift their bodies. How incredibly useful that must be to be able to do. "What is Gan Quivera?" she asked, full of questions about well, everything, now that she was getting some answers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 04:38:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The blob chortled. <br><br>"Gran Quivera is the largest city on Prenglar.. the name of the world we're going to.&nbsp; Streel was breaking Frontier law when they got relics from a quarentine world - your world.. the world you were from.. is forbidden .. off limits to anyone in the Frontier.&nbsp; They were studing you and your ancestors.. although reviving you.. it was a very rare.. nearly impossible task.&nbsp; You are a proto-human.. a human not from Theseus.. from an entirely different human stock."&nbsp; the blob reached to rest it's hand on her shoulder.&nbsp; "You may look human.. but you are just as alien to them as I am."&nbsp; it paused.."But less transparent."&nbsp; a pause then it chortled at the joke.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 10:40:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Prenglar? That's where G'nisha is from," Keeley said, missing the joke about transparency. "And I am human, different than Thesians or not."<br><br>"But why are they interested in my species? Apparenly aside from myself, we're extinct. Do they know what happened to my planet? I heard it was radiation, did we... did we do it to ourselves?" Keeley wondered. "Will the Streel try and get me back?"<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 13:31:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The blob has finished removing it's suit and now is busy carrying the bobbing Keeley through the ship.&nbsp; "If we can get you to safety.. then no.. they will probably try to pretend nothing happened.&nbsp; You are a walking testament to them breaking many Frontier laws.&nbsp; And you are important because your race could possibly be a predecessor to humans.. if not it's strange how you appeared simultaneously on a nearby planet."<br><br>He didn't answer her other question as they got to a small cabin.&nbsp; "Inside there is a computer on the wall, and a bed.&nbsp; Please..until we can get you some clothing..lay down in the bed and just await us to get underway."<br><br>The cabin looks like that on a small train.. there is a bed with strange blankets that wrap around and appear to be springy - to hold her down in zero gravity.&nbsp; Drawers and cabinets are set into the wall..and there is a computer monitor over the bed..which she discovers is on a pull out arm so she could us it while lying down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 20:16:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley nooded wordlessly. She hated being set aside like an annoying pet, but she knew she'd just be in the way for now, so she did as she was asked, laying down on the bed. She had been shown some of the basics on how to use a computer, so she could get it started and handle some basic functions, but by and large, she had no idea how to read Pan-Gal. Still, she decided that with time to kill, she wanted to try and find out everything this thing had on what had happened to Earth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 23:50:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Most frustraiting was.. she could set it to a verbal mode.. although without being able to read really restricted her.. and without having any proper name.. Earth simply didn't exist.&nbsp; Any reference at all to Earth just got wierd alien bands.. or proper bacteria names.. or cooking ingrediants.&nbsp; There was no planet.. no culture.. no anything.&nbsp; It was as if everything she knew was done and gone.<br><br>A voice comes over the intercom.. the polyvox translating. <br><br>"We are departing from the station.&nbsp; We will be turning for a void jump .. please be wary until we are underway."&nbsp; A light near the door flickers from white to a bluish purple, and Keeley felt little jostles left and right as the SPACE SHIP... SPACE SHIP!!!&nbsp; &nbsp;As it left the dock and maneuvered... then finally there was a low rumbling and gravity slowly steady pressed her down into the bed...until it was perhaps half normal gravity.. The purplish..blue.. light turned a lighter shade of blue.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 00:38:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley grumbled and cursed, several times, as nothing she wanted came up. The sudden rumbling set her body on edge, this was again something to which she was completely unused to. Wasn't this supposed to be completely inertialess and with transpoerters and tractor beams and stuff? This wasn't like the future she saw on star trek, except maybe the bit with the group of aliens forming some kind of alliance.<br><br>Once the rumbling and jostling ceased, Keeley returned her focus back to the computer. "Show me all data on the object called 'the relic'" Keeley ordered the machine. "Specifically date of discovery, name of discovering parties, and most recent analysis."<br><br>She hoped THAT would turn something up, everyone seemed to have heard of the Relic so she figured that would be a good place to look. Maybe she could find out more about what happened to herself starting with the name given to the planet she had been orbiting. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 03:55:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Unfortunately that doesn't have any results.. there is no one 'relic'.. and after flipping through pages on ancient alien monuments (which look spookily like ancient pyramids and so forth) Keeley discovers that there is at least in the public data base no records of it.<br><br>There is a chime, and the door cycles open.. a youngish man standing there.<br><br>"Hey there.. Keeley..isn't it?&nbsp; I'm Syno.. the captain of the Winding Breeze." he smiles..speaking slowly for the polyvox to translate.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 19:42:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley switched off the computer in disgust and lay back on the bed, letting her mind wander. She was broken from her reverie by the sound of the door beeping and then opening for another human. Keeley turned her head to look the man over, then waited for the vox to translate his words. She definately had to learn that PanGal language, though it would have been easier if they simply spoke english like on all those sci-fi shows she had seen.<br><br>"Captain," she said, sliding her legs off the bed and rising, then extended a hand in an offered shake. "What can I do for you, sir?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 13:13:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The captain smiled, taking her hand.&nbsp; "No.. you misunderstand.&nbsp; What can I do for you?&nbsp; I understand you've been through alot.&nbsp; You're going to be our guest for a couple days, and while you are here, we want to make this as easy for you as possible.&nbsp; Would you like to see the bridge?&nbsp; Or have help using the galley?&nbsp; Or any help with the computer.&nbsp; Me or my crew are here to help."<br><br>He flashed a charming smile again, taking his hand back.&nbsp; "I will also see if the quartermaster could find some clothing for you.&nbsp; You don't want to wear that hospital gown when we land."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 19:42:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes Captain," Keeley answered, meeting his smile with a small one of her own. She was still a little dazed by all this and upset she had been seperated from her friend, but, she supposed she had to learn to face some of this crazy world in which she found herself on her own. She lowered her arm back to her side and finished, "to everything."<br><br>"I was just trying to look up information on Earth, my home planet. I know it was destroyed and quarrantined, but I can't find anything in your computer about it or myself, what condition I was in when I was found, if it was apparent why I was in some capsule in space, how I got there. And I think I deserve to know, we're talking about my body and my home. If you don't mind I'd like someone to help me with that later."<br><br>"But yes, I'd like to see the bridge, I've never been in a space ship before... at least not while alive." Keeley amended. "And you better show me the galley too, or I'll be driving someone crazy about food and drinks. You don't have coffee do you? No, I suppose you wouldn't even know what that was..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 00:25:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckled. "I won't be able to help you all the time.. but tell you what..I'll assign one of my crew to be your personal .. aide?&nbsp; is that the right word?" he reaches down and taps her polyvox.&nbsp; "At least those Streel people had the good sense to work on language."<br><br>He leads her through the ship - and it's pretty apparent that this spaceship isn't really big..it's not an Enterprise.. but rather it's smaller..and more vertically alined.. with hatches that go up and down.&nbsp; This floor has about 4 of the small rooms with 2 shared 'bathrooms'.. (they call them personals).&nbsp; The floor above is the same size - maybe the size of a small apartment - but this one is all one open space split between dining tables and some comfortable chairs, and windows which look out at space.. a bright pearly blue sun in the distance and a small cresent of a planet.&nbsp; <br><br>The next floor she only glimpses out through the hallway at a tight cramped curving hallway, then it opens into the bridge.<br><br>The bridge is a strange split-level two story room..with the top part of the bridge orientated 90 degrees from the main floor.&nbsp; There are big open windows at the front of the craft.. directly overhead.. and the control seats are empty.&nbsp; Around this base 'floor' there are several very complicated looking computers.. on one a Vrusk.. one of the bugs..sits keypressing.. at another a Dralasite (blob) with three arms is working on a big touch-sensitive display.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 03:36:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Aide is right, I hope the crewmember won't mind," she says, "I would hate to take someone from their duties."<br><br>"Oh wow..." Keeley gasps when she steps into the bridge and looks out the window, then notices the aliens in their posiions. "Doesn't it bother them to sit like that with the rest of the the other way?" She says in an awed whisper.<br><br>"This is so different than what I imagined!" She exclaims after another moment, then glances at the Captain and explains, "We didn't have this kind of space travel when I, uhm... lived. We had only been space exploring for about sixty years give or take. I always imagined spaceships would be huge with laser beams and shields and things that could turn matter into energy and shot it across space then turn it back into matter."<br><br>"Oooh!" Keeley exclaims suddenly, sounding like an excited child. "Can this thing travel faster than light speed?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 13:38:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The captain smiled, and nodded. "Dol?&nbsp; Why don't you answer her questions."<br><br>The blob turned around and it was immediately obvious that it's skin.. it's entire body..(since it was one big amorphous blob) was rosy red.&nbsp; It turned around, and gestured with three arms while it talked.<br><br>"The bridge needs to handle both zero gravity and powered operations.&nbsp; Those seats" he points directly above them "Are for when we are under maneuveuring actions.. docking.. fighting.. while these are for when we're underway.&nbsp; And this is a very small ship.. we're an Assault Scout class.. the smallest ships that can still void-jump."<br><br>It left it's counter and walked over to her.. "Nothing can travel faster then light.. that's a scientific impossibility.. however.." he gestured with his hands again.. "Once an object is going a significant portion of the speed of light, a cascading burst can cause the object to leave this universe, and slip into Void-space.&nbsp; It's sortof like throwing a stone over a pond.." he mimics it skipping along the surface.&nbsp; <br><br>"When the imparted energy is spent in void space, we return to N-space.&nbsp; However V and N space are not spatially concurrent.. so.. we end up light-years away."<br><br>The captain walks up. "I think you've earned a special job, Dol.&nbsp; Once your calculations are done, can you find Keeley"<br><br>The blob nods, and then turns.. going back to it's computer.&nbsp; "What he's doing is trying to calculate the exact moment..the exact direction, orientation and energy to transition us to the void so when we return we're aimed at the planet we want to land at.&nbsp; It's called Astrogation"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 16:48:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Amazing..." Keeley said, as she tried to take it all in. "So this voidspace thing allows you to circumvent the light speed limit."<br><br>She stared at the blob a moment longer then looked over at the Captain, "I'm going to have to read up on all this stuff. Everything I know is so... so out of date. We never reached this level of technology, that I know of anyway. What am I going to do? I don't know any of this stuff, I don't even speak your language, at least not more than a few phrases, and I'm apparently the only human left." <br><br>She sighed and glanced from the blob named Dol back to the captain, blushing a little. "Sorry, this whole... everything is so... so... overwhelming."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 23:49:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods. "Why don't you go lay down.&nbsp; It's going to take Dol a couple more hours for his computations.. then he can come and talk to you.&nbsp; There should be some rudementary learning softs on the computer, although when we get back to Gran Quivera you could easily take some classes.. although " he purses his lips.&nbsp; "You are.. a very big mystery.&nbsp; And a non-entity right now.&nbsp; At most you'd be assey'd the same rights and privledges as a Rim visitor.. but even a Rim visitor would have an Ident card."<br><br>Dol reaches to pat pat. "Don't worry.. the Frontier is good at bureaucracy.&nbsp; You'll be a citizen in no-time.&nbsp; Those humans .. they are very good at making up rules and then exceptions to their rules."&nbsp; He chortles and returns to work, leaving the Captain to lead Keeley down the ladders back to her room.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>03-11-2007, 00:41:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I look forward to speaking with you again Dol," Keeley told the rosy colored blob before trurning back to the Captain and moving to follow him.<br><br>"So wait, I don't have an Id card and I'm not a human like you, so what does that mean? I don't have any rights in this nation?" Keeley asked. "And what is the mystery about me? I mean other than the questions I have about myself. I can tell you lots about me if you want to know. I mean everything I remember about my previous life that is."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-11-2007, 01:34:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well.. I personally look forward to sitting with you and talking.&nbsp; I wanted to be an explorer.. but there was alittle more security in joining Star Law.&nbsp; You know.. the vids.. the sidearms.. " he pauses, glancing down the rung at you. "Well...maybe you don't know.&nbsp; Star Law is sortof like the long arm of the law.. we can apprehend criminals who run out of the juridistiction of planetary police.&nbsp; We also look for Sathar intruders.. and other big plots.&nbsp; You know the stuff of Trids."<br><br>They get back to her room.&nbsp; "You shouldn't be here.&nbsp; If what I read..and I'm not really high enough clearance to read anything.. you are thousands of years old.. a body brought back from one of the contaminated worlds.&nbsp; There are a couple worlds in the frontier that are off limits - that's also part of our job..us and Spacefleet.. to keep the Frontier safe.&nbsp; Your world was destroyed thousands of years ago in a massive radioactive atomic holocaust.&nbsp; Everyone dead.. all living things wiped from the face of the world.&nbsp; Even space is dangerous to travel through."<br><br>"Here we are.. just relax for abit.&nbsp; And don't worry.. when we land in a couple days, I'm sure the best minds in the Frontier will be there to help you."&nbsp; He gave a strange gesture, then backed out, leaving Keeley in her room.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>03-11-2007, 18:42:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Come back and talk to me when you have time," Keeley told him as he started to leave. So far she had gotten along fairly well with the blob things, but she was still most comfortable around other humans. The monkey things were a bit too gruff for her liking and the bugs, well, she didn't like bugs and giant bugs were definately unnerving to her. She closed the door behind the Captain and walked over to the bed and lay down, activating the computer and trying to pull up some of the PanGal language programs. If she was going to be stuck in the future, it seemed pretty important to learn the language.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>04-11-2007, 13:05:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(hitting abit of the fast-forward button)<br><br>The trip was mostly uneventful.. if you call the first time in a space-ship uneventful.&nbsp; Keeley started learning Pan-Gal, and with the help of the astrogator she found out the name of her system was 'Delta'... after being one of the 4th 'plague' worlds.&nbsp; There were actually 5 systems which were designated as 'off limits' to traffic - usually because of plagues but in Delta's case it was because of the intense radiation.&nbsp; Scientists think that the people there destroyed themselves in a fury of nuclear &amp; Biochemical weapons..<br><br>http://www.f4fbbs.com/StarFrontiers/rules/ZEBTOC/ZebMap_L.jpg (http://www.f4fbbs.com/StarFrontiers/rules/ZEBTOC/ZebMap_L.jpg) (Map of the Frontier)<br><br>They were heading to the Prenglar system- to Gran Quivera.&nbsp; While there wasn't any 'head' of the frontier it was pretty much the center - geographically and politically speaking.<br><br>About a day into the trip, Keeley had this unnerving feeling of being turned inside out.&nbsp; Later it was explained it was the Void-transition.. it was called the void because up on the bridge the star-field was replaced by a never-ending grey.. void.&nbsp; The captain told stories of people going 'void-crazy'.. but left it there, not wanting to scare Keeley further.<br><br>Coming out of the void - it happened in the middle of the night while most of the crew were sleeping, everything was weightless until they turned the ship around and started decellerating.&nbsp; During this time Keeley got her first communique from the planet.<br><br>---<br><br>It was a very straight laced looking Yarzarian.&nbsp; "mm.. Yes.&nbsp; They always give me the interesting cases.&nbsp; Keeley.. it says your name is here" she finally looks up at the screen. "My name is Ilp Yan.&nbsp; I'll be your council and representative.&nbsp; First, let me welcome you, and extend our deepest apologies for any transgression you have felt during your time on the Streel base.&nbsp; While there are millions of scientists who would be fascinated to study you - your rights come first and paramount.&nbsp; I will be your liaison with the legal department handling your case against Streel as well as providing for any other needs.&nbsp; When you land, Star Law is being instructed to place you under arrest and bring you through the spaceport to our buildings.&nbsp; Because you have no identification, this is the only way we could get you through the customs without you being tied up there.&nbsp; Please do not be alarmed - you have done nothing wrong.&nbsp; I will be waiting for you there.&nbsp; If you have any special dietary, accommodations or other needs, please reply to this message with them."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>04-11-2007, 14:32:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley welcomed the return of gravity once they started decelerating. Weightlessness was an interesting feeling, but the first time Keeley got sick in zero-g, it lost its appeal pretty fast.<br><br>Once Keeley learned how to create a message, she replied to the one the Yarzarian had sent. "Hello Ilp, yes, my name is Keeley. Keeley Lewis from the planet Earth. Whatever you need to do is fine, its not like I really have much of a choice for now anyway."<br><br>She licked her lips and looked away from the recorder for a minute, then looked back, "Uhm, I would like something from you though. I want to know what happened to my friend, G'nish Athour. She's from Prenglar and was arrested when Star Law picked me up. I want to know she's doing okay and isn't in too much trouble."<br><br>"Oh, and there was a Dralasite named Oolo too. I didn't see him after the raid. Can you find out what happened to him for me? I'd hate to think he was killed in the fighting."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>04-11-2007, 14:39:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley didn't get any answer, and unfortunately she was told by the captain to stay in the bed while the ship docked.&nbsp; The blueish light went out when the gravity did..and then docking consisted of about 2 hours of little pushes left and right as the ship moved into it's docking birth.<br><br>By this time Keeley had been in space alittle under a week..and had a set of clothing from the ships stores which included the special boots that would cling to the floors... and even ceiling in places.. to allow her to walk through the ship when it was weightless.<br><br>Through the docking port..this time she walked/climbed/floated on her own.. and then pausing in the airlock, the Captain apologised and she was put in these restraints.. two solid pieces which seemed to magnetically cling together and restrain her wrists. "This is just to get you past spaceport security.. since spaceports are under planetary jurisidiction."<br><br>The spaceport is another big ring..this one orbiting a tiny looking planet.. strange long strands of clouds replacing the big fluffly clouds Keeley was used to.&nbsp; She is lead to a smaller sleek looking craft.. inside this one looks like a bus made for 12.<br><br>The shuttle detached and then proceeds to reenter..this time Keeley has a windowseat..can see space..and a MASSIVE HUGE ship nearby..then the planet below..an alien planet..as the shuttle starts reentry
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>04-11-2007, 15:09:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When the magnetic cuffs were placed on her, Keeley couldn't help but squirm a little in them, testing the cuffs. "It's okay Captain," Keeley said to him, "I was told to expect this."<br><br>Keeley watches everything with large eyes, taking all the sights in, all the wonders she had never in her wildest dreams imagined seeing. Though she certainly never imagined them under quite these circumstances. "What's that really big ship?" she asked, "and where are we heading now?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>04-11-2007, 15:52:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That ship is the UPFS Determined.. a spacefleet Heavy Cruiser.. you may see others in the white and red jumpsuits.. with the ship in the system there will be alot of people in spacetown.&nbsp; We won't be staying on the station, but going down to the planet"<br><br>The city looked bigger then the biggest ones on Earth..it just went on and on..and as the shuttle came it..it was apparent that alot of the traffic was FLYING.. FLYING CARs..just like in the movies.&nbsp; There was a twisted spaghetti of track of a monorail winding through the city and what looked like a large airport where the shuttle eventually landed, driving into a very large looking hanger.<br><br>Keeley is lead through what looks like a strange sci-fi airport filled with aliens, pass alot of cheques with the star law in front and behind keeping her secure.&nbsp; Then into a large open-air 3 story concourse..where there were shops and colours and holograms and just information overload.&nbsp; Little kids (of varing species) would stop and stare at the StarLaw as Keeley is lead through the edge of the concourse.. and she got a good look at all of the aliens.. Yarzarians outside uniforms which showed off their wing membranes with bellowy cotton-like outfits.. dralasites of all shapes and colours.. and allt he bugs..which more or less looked the same.. their joints may be slightly different colours..or a different tinge on their carapace..but mostly looking like lots of creepy bugs.<br><br>outside they walked out to a car which was floating off the ground.&nbsp; STAR LAW (she learned how to read that much) was emblazoned along the side, and they paused to uncuff Keeley before helping her into the back.&nbsp; The concourse had 3 levels of driveway..below them ground vehicles roared on large TRON-like tires.. while above them the monorail station wisked people into the city..and above that landing pads for the flying cars.<br><br>This one apparently didn't fly..but just hovered a foot off the ground..like a landspeeder from Star Wars.. as it drove into the city.. no one at the controls either.. everyone in the back letting Keeley look at the city.<br><br>Although most strange.. gravity was normal.&nbsp; Here she was on an alien world lightyears from her burned out home..and gravity felt normal.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>04-11-2007, 16:14:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley couldn't help but stare in wonder at so much of the things she saw outside the windows. The flying cars, the crazy trains, it was like something out of hollywood, and the city stretched on forever. She couldn't see at start or end to the buildings of this city. "Amazing..." Keeley said in a breathless whisper, otherwise keeping silent except for a few amazed gasps when some other wonder caught her eye.<br><br>Keeley kept looking around before she realized that the gravity felt like it had on earth. "Wait, how is the gravity here the same as it was on earth... er... delta three? And does this city ever end?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 00:06:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He looks back.."Delta three.. you're not supposed to.." he grins.. "That planet is off-limits.. quarentine.&nbsp; It is common for worlds to have similar gravity..since beings all grew up in similar enviroments.&nbsp; The period is much shorter.. infact I find it very disquieting on Gran Quivera.. the days are way too short compared with standard shiptime."<br><br>The hovercar is a perfect ride..just swaying slightly when it banks to turn.. driving on the same roads alongside ground cars and strange 3 wheeled cycles (well..if you count those large nearly sphereical wheels as wheels)<br><br>The buildings downtown part of the city reached upwards.. the monorail twisting and turning..and flying vehicles zipping to and fro.. and as they got closer to downtown.. a crisscross of pedestrian footpaths and arches banked overhead too.. a strange echer-like mix of roads and beings.<br><br>The car turns down a ramp and drives to an underground parking lot.&nbsp; Spiraling downward it pulled up to a door where two guards stood guard.&nbsp; The captain opened the side of the skimmer and helped Keeley out onto the ground.&nbsp; Both guys nodded as the group walked up to the door..the skimmer driving off.<br><br>Inside a glass elevator took them back up to street level, then soaring upwards..past the twisting mess of footpaths..past the monorail tracks.. until it stopped somewhere around what would be the 50th floor.<br><br>The Captain leads Keeley through an entry chamber down a hall, and into an office.&nbsp; He offers some comfortable couches.. then moves to the side to make a couple drinks.&nbsp; Another door opens, and the Yarzarian from the video and another yarzarian walks in.&nbsp; They are yipping quietly to themselves.. ignoring the others in their office until the important one sits.<br><br>"Welcome Keeley Lewis of Earth.&nbsp; I hope your journey was peaceful." He makes no move to get up or otherwise offer any niceties.. but the captain comes over, offering a glass with coloured ice and a fizzy liquid that's sortof like a fruity soda tasting.<br><br>"Your case is an interesting one.&nbsp; I am the liaison with you and the legal team representing your case with the Frontier Council.&nbsp; As such I have been empowered to aid you in your comforts while this matter is being settled.&nbsp; Do you understand what I've said so far?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 00:19:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley gives the Captain a look as they drive, "Captain, I grew up on Delta Three, or have you forgotten, I am a 'relic'" she says the last making little quote marks in the air with her fingers. Briefly she wonders if that even makes any sense to him, it was an old gesture from earth, and probably didn't translate into this weird space she found herself.<br><br>"It's amazing how with all these cars and those flying things they don't crash into each other." She remarked absently, starting to enjoy the ride. She remains quiet the rest of the way, just taking in sights and trying to adjust to this future society.<br><br>She follows the Captain to the meeting with her liasons and takes a seat on one of the sofas. She accepts the offered soda with a smile and a soft word of thanks to the other human. <br><br>"I understand what you said yes, but I don't understand the problem. I'm human, I was just born a long time ago. All I need is an ID and some well, training I guess."<br><br>"I could teach all about the history of delta three, my earth, in exchange. I did grow up there you know."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 12:55:48</strong>
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				The Yarzarian nods.. "Yes yes... the problem is..&nbsp; your planet is dead.. your species dead.. and now we've brought you back.. we can't imagine how to begin reparations for all of this.&nbsp; Not to mention that most clone technology is pretty shady even with consent." <br><br>He paused.. "Yes.. Keeley.. you are.. technically speaking.. a clone.&nbsp; The real Keeley died thousands of years ago.&nbsp; You are a clone of yourself, brought to life, then imprinted with a brain-scan of your body which was found frozen in a primitive statis field.&nbsp; For all intents and purposes.. you /ARE/ Keeley Lewis.. but all of this.. was done without your consent.&nbsp; Highly illegal."<br><br>He shifts around.. "There are scientists who would want to examine you.&nbsp; Others who would want to know everything there was about Delta.. err.. this Earth.&nbsp; You will need an Identification card.. and yes.. training.&nbsp; But society is about being free.. all these people who want that of you.. " the yarzarian steps close, looking up at the taller Keeley.."Your freedom is what is most important.&nbsp; You. "<br><br>He turns.. "I have set you up a suite at the Wayward Arms.&nbsp; I have also made the appropriate steps with the Council and Pan-Gal to get you issued an Identification.&nbsp; &nbsp;It will be Pan-Gal for now, however you could change it whenever you choose." he turns.."Keeley.. you will need to find a home.. a new home.&nbsp; But these proceedings will be taking years.&nbsp; You do not even need to settle here on Gran Quivera - you need to find where you belong."<br><br>He moves back to his desk and the Captain stands and approaches.. "You will be able to contact me using a terminal and your ID card.&nbsp; I will leave a message when I need to see you again." he waves his claw.. "Oh.. and I would advise you learning Pan-Gal and not relying on that explorer trinket."<br><br>The captain touches her shoulder and nods towards the exit.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 19:10:46</strong>
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				A clone? She thought back on those first hazy memories from waking up for a few moments at a time, her body felt like it was on fire then, like she was stretched too thin. Was it because her body was new? She looked down at her arm, she had noticed that the scar she had gotten as a child was gone, she just figured some doctor had fixed that, she never imagined that her whole body was new.<br><br>"Wait! One moment," Kelley says suddenly, "I... uhm... back on my world, we had a thing called cryogenics. My parents signed my whole family up to be chemically frozen if we died, that way we could be brought back in the future. So I guess I was consenting, I just never... well never imagined it would be under these conditions." <br><br>"And what about money? How do I pay for the hotel and food and all that?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 02:04:57</strong>
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				The captain touched her shoulder and guided her towards the door. "ssh.. our time is done..we'll have future visits.. don't worry."<br><br>Once they are back out.. "Once you get your ID card..it will have your money..and identification.. and everything on it.&nbsp; And it can't be stolen..it can only be used by you.. biometrics.&nbsp; Don't worry.. I know this is all very overwhelming."&nbsp; He gives her a thoughtful squeeze on the arm as he leads her into the elevator.&nbsp; "Lobby.. 5th" he says.. and the elevator plummets back down towards the ground..outside the sun is already starting to set.. that was strange it felt only like noon or something.<br><br>"I can hardly wait to get back to the ship..don't worry.. you'll have an aide meeting you in the lobby." he smiles.. "I do hope I meet you again Keeley." he reaches up to touch her cheek for a moment..then the elevator dings.&nbsp; Outside is a information desk infront of the bank of 20 or so elevators and beyond that glass doors and a sea of people.&nbsp; <br><br>ANd standing in the foyer.. G'nisha.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 02:30:13</strong>
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				Keeley smiles a him in the elevator, blushing from the attention he gave her, "Thank you Captain, you've been really kind. All of you have actually. I'm not really used to being treated like this. Everyone is so... well friendly. Humans and Drals anyway."<br><br>"I do hope we meet again as well Captain, I'm sure I won't be hard for you to find either," she added with a little bit of a grin.<br><br>Once the doors opened she turned to look out into the crowd then suddenly spotted a familiar face. Her whole face lit up and she broke into the widest smile she had shown since being revived. She ran from the elevator towards the other woman and threw herself into her, taking her into a hug that nearly oppled the both of them to the ground. "G'nisha! Oh my god! I thought I was never going to see you again!" <br><br>She pulled back just a little to look her in the face, not even wondering if her friend found her emotional outbursts unusual. She hadn't really thought about what was considered normal amongst these other humans. "Are you all right? Did they let you go free? They didn't hurt you did they?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 03:58:14</strong>
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				G'nisha was dressed in what looked like a flowing top.. sortof half a dress that overhang a pair of what looked like tight colourful bicycle shorts.&nbsp; She raised a hand to wave, and then was swept up into the hug.&nbsp; She blushed.. "Keeley.. I was hoping.. you'd remember me.." she says softly. "No.. we weren't hurt.. and I'm free.. I even got a job with Pan-Gal.&nbsp; Who would have imagined it." she detaches herself from Keeley.. still blushing.<br><br>"I'm your aide.&nbsp; I'm here to help you.. if you'll have me."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 10:40:38</strong>
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				Grinning like a maniac Keeley nodded, "Of course! I can't think of anyone else I'd rather have with me. I can't believe you thought I'd forget you after only a few days. I even tried to have my legal council try and find out what happened to you."<br><br>"Did... did you ever find out what happened to Oolo? He seemed nice as well I didn't want anything to happen to him either. Honestly, so far all the Drals have come off as twice as charming at the monkey things and a hundred times less scary than the bugs."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 12:45:00</strong>
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				G'nisha gasped.. "Keeley.. you can't say that.&nbsp; Yarzarians and Vrusk.. don't use words like that.." she looks taken aback.. as if she's so innocent and pure and would never consider saying something like that.<br><br>"I like Dralasites too.. they are funny."&nbsp; she turns around.."C'mon.. there is so much we need to do.. get you to PanGal so we can get all the measurements taken for your ID card .. then we could go back to your hotel."<br><br>She blushes.."I don't know about Oolo.. I didn't really know him that well.."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 19:23:39</strong>
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				Keeley is a little surprised by the way her casual comment seems to have upset G'nisha. She follows along after the other woman andsays a bit more quietly, "Sorry, I didn't mean anything by what I said, I didn't realize it was so taboo."<br><br>"I'd like to try and find out what happened to Oolo when we have time, all he wanted was for me to read english to him. It was kind of nice."<br><br>"So why are we going to PanGal anyway? I thought PanGal was some company or other. Doesn't the government issue the ID cards? And where'd you get that outfit? It looks like something out of some japanime movie, but cuter." Keeley says conversationally, without even thinking about the fact that japanime was a word that almost definately would not translate to PanGal.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 23:15:03</strong>
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				"PanGal is a company.. ooh..Keeley.." she gave abit of a sigh.&nbsp; "Okay.. umm.. let's start.. PanGal is the biggest corporation.. bigger then the goverment.. even some say bigger then the UPF.&nbsp; THere are others.. Streel for instance.. or the Cassidine Development Corporation.&nbsp; And many smaller companies are part of the bigger companies.&nbsp; Even some religions are part of companies.&nbsp; ID cards are regulated by the companies..but there is a joint..group to run them.. so they are all compatible.&nbsp; PanGal sponsored the StarLaw mission to free you from Streel."<br><br>By this point they had walked out of the foyer and onto a bustling elevated walkway.&nbsp; All sorts of the beings..and even some robots.. just walked by.. a myriad of colours and fabrics and sounds and smells... not all of them pleasent.<br><br>"Keeley.. ooh..there is so much..I know.&nbsp; Let's get you settled..then we can do it..one at a time.. okay?"&nbsp; G'nisha squeezes her hand... tugging her towards one of the tubes with moving walkways.&nbsp; Strangely enough, not many people gave second glances to Keeley's spacer outfit or not speaking PanGal.<br><br>"That's who I got my job with.. PanGal.. to be your aide.&nbsp; You are at the center of a big law-suit against Streel.. well..not the center.. you're umm.. like exhibit A.. do you know what I mean?" she asks..hoping the translator gets it.<br><br>The pair get to what looks like an automatic metal detector.&nbsp; G'nisha suddenly stops. "Opps..I wasn't thinking.. you don't have a card yet." she pulls Keeley back the other way..then once they are on the concourse..walks over to a small upright pole that looks sortof like a wierd parking meter..swipes her card.&nbsp; "There..I can pay for this.&nbsp; They gave me abit of an expense account too.." she gives a little giggle.&nbsp; <br><br>Within minutes one of the smaller bubble-hover cars floats up and the side opens. "Get in."<br><br>Inside is simliar to before..except this car is smaller, and G'nisha sits infront while Keeley sits in the back..&nbsp; &nbsp;It hovers too, and after talking quickly in PanGal the vehicle takes off onto the motorways.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 23:25:16</strong>
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				"So this PanGal company is using me in the lawsuit to sue Streel?" Keeley asks, starting to get that feeling of being overwhelmed again. "I mean I don't mind not being stuck in that room and all and seeing what the future is like, but what if Streel doesn't feel like letting PanGal have evidence to use against them?"<br><br>"Couldn't they just try and kidnap me or worse?" Keeley asked. "And just how did PanGal even know what Streel had done? I doubt those doctors were running off and telling everybody in the galaxy they revived me."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 01:07:29</strong>
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				She shrugged.. "Well.. they could try.. corporations are underhanded like that.&nbsp; If you are really worried, we could raise it with your liaison..I'm sure he could have some guards hired.. or.." she pulls out her card..touching it.. the surface coming to life.&nbsp; Ooh..the ID cards have a screen too..and buttons.&nbsp; "I could probably even afford a cheap mercenary on my current expense..although I thought it would be better to buy clothing."<br><br>The hover car weaves in and out of traffic, leaving the core, then looping back, going on an upper ramp towards a large round building.. most of the buildings are slender spires..this one os more like a sphere.&nbsp; It's also bright white with colourful flags.<br><br>"Okay..we're nearly here.. don't worry..&nbsp; I know it's all.. just crazy.&nbsp; But..don't worry..this is alot better.. and besides..if you don't feel safe here..we could always leave.. you know..maybe travel.. see other planets."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 03:29:17</strong>
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				"No, no need, G'nisha. I just, was wondering. I don't even have an ID or any money yet, and while being arrested and handcuffed was an interesting experience once, I don't plan on visiting every planet that way." Keeley said smiling from the back seat, joking. "I could definately use some clothes though, the hospital gown and this space suit are so out of style." <br><br>"I'd love to see some other planets though, but I need to learn stuff, like all the basic stuff you take for granted you learned growing up as a child, I don't even know. Heck, I'm still learning your language, though I think I have some of the basics down." Keeley watched the building as they neared. "I don't know if you wanted to be a mother G'nisha, but you've got a fully grown child to teach. You're going to need some amazing patience too, I hope you have more than me."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 04:17:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha blushed at this.. "Mmm. Keeley..that's also something that it's not polite to talk about.." she squirms in the seat. "Sometimes you don't hide that you're from a different world"<br><br>They finally pull alongside what looks like a similar demarkation place..evidently these self-driving taxis were common place here.&nbsp; <br><br>The next 5 hours are a whirlwind.&nbsp; Keeley is treated politely, but she's poked, prodded, scanned measured and so forth.&nbsp; And at the end of it she has a card no bigger then a credit-card. <br><br>However this card is primarily white..with a ghostly image of Keeley slowly rotating on it.&nbsp; And it's touch sensitive with a number of controls.. it could bring up her balance on multiple worlds, her complete medical history.. her biometric information.&nbsp; It also had a form of information storage - she could link it to terminals and while it wouldn't act as a cellphone..it would let her know if messages were waiting.. and would instantly let any of the common terminals know all of her 'favourates'.&nbsp; <br><br>G'nisha told her that she could go and get any number of designs..but for now Keeley had a simple white with red trim.. with the logo of a Triangle, Sphere and Square in the background... the PanGal Corp logo.<br><br>And thumbing the 'balance' button reveiled a balance of 248,400 Cr... <br><br>G'nisha nearly was in shock seeing the number.. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 04:43:06</strong>
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				"You don't talk about children?" Keeley asks astonished, but for the moment doesn't press the issue. <br><br>She noticed G'nishas reaction to the balance. "Is that a lot?" Keeley wonders, not really knowing the prices of items in this world. "Do you think we can go to the hotel now? I'm exhausted after all that business. Besides I have some things I want to ask you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 04:49:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"We do..but you don't say it like that... ooh Keeley.. you'll learn it all in time."&nbsp; She nods.."Yes..that's alot alot.. like..like." they walk out.. "You could buy a couple skimmers.. top of the line skimmers.. and not dent that.&nbsp; Or a full body-comp.. or..well.. a REALLY nice wardrobe." she grins, reaching to show Keeley how to swipe her card across the terminal, then to press one of the particular buttons.<br><br>Minutes later one of the small skimmers drive up and open.&nbsp; "You sit in front this time."<br><br>G'nisha instructs Keeley how to swipe her card again.. however then the computerized display comes to life with the foreign language..and she needs to reach over the seat to help press in the directions.&nbsp; It's already dark out..there was next to no nightfall..night coming swiftly on the planet as the skimmer takes off onto the roads which seem just as busy.<br><br>Back into the city..driving towards one of the spire-like buildings.&nbsp; "If you want..I can stay with you tonight.. so you'll be safe and can get anything you need.&nbsp; We can get a room that has two bedrooms in it."&nbsp; <br><br>The skimmer pulls up to a loading ramp..this one has a nice carpet and a Human and Yarzarian pair who are dressed in long flowing sortof gowns.&nbsp; <br><br>"Welcome to Port Haven." they say.. opening the door..looking for any bags which are nonexistant..then returning to their posts.<br><br>G'nisha leads Keeley into the rather nice opulent hotel.. and after checking in (again..everything is swipe the card and press thebutons on what you want) they ride a glass elevator which spirals up the side of the building showing 360 degrees of the city.. all awash with lights, neon, spotlights..and overhead starts mix with brighter lights (satellites, spaceships and low-flying aircars) until they reach the 120th floor.. where they go to the suite they have.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 10:42:53</strong>
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				While riding in the elevator Keeley looks out on the city in wonder. "This place is so huge, it's amazing. Is this where you were born G'nisha? It seems like night and day come pretty quickly."<br><br>Once they reach the floor, a dizziying height to Keeley, she opens the door to the suite and lets out a low whistle. "Wow, this place is like staying at the ritz. So much nicer than the last couple places I slept." <br><br>She grins and laughs and runs into the room, jumping onto he biggest sofa in the place before deciding to lounge on it upside down, feet hooked up over the back and looking at G'nisha from a strange angle. <br><br>"So you don't ever joke about children in your culture? I mean I'm not sure what it was that I said. Kids can be a handful, I know I was for my mother, she was a really patient woman though, pretty much the opposite of me. I doubt I'd be much good at taking care of a child."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 13:05:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha walked in, and then paused by the door as Keeley ran in like a little girl, jumping on the furniture...then hanging off it.&nbsp; She blushed, raising her hand to her lips as she walked over. <br><br>"I am from here.. from a smaller town across the planet.&nbsp; And the days are short here.. it took me forever to get used to standard time.&nbsp; A day is 16 hours long"<br><br>She looks down at Keeley, whose clothing is starting to hike up from hanging upside down. "You are acting like a Dralasite in a steam-bath!&nbsp; And you jump around like a Yarzarian in the trees." she stifles a little giggle..as if she would NEVER consider letting lose like that.<br><br>"We talk about our kids, but it's.. it's the way you bring things up.&nbsp; umm.. it's not appropreate." she moves over to the wall..reaching out to touch the wall, then calling up a large number of controls, the lights come on, and the walls flicker to life - sortof like an entire wall-sized television.<br><br>"mm.. I think I'm pretty exhausted.. c'mon.. let me show you how to work the lights and stuff.. then tomorrow we can shop.&nbsp; It's going to take me a couple days to get back to local time"&nbsp; She gives a smile.&nbsp; G'nisha proceeds to demonstrate how to use the lights, how she reconfigured the house computer to also respond in English from her poly vox (it can only write in PanGal because they never did get to the point of deciphering the alphabet to the language) and how to use the strange devices in the kitchen to make a couple of the coloured square meals that Keeley was familiar to.&nbsp; The personal too was alot bigger, with more devices then the really simple one back in her 'cell'.. including a small 2-3 person steam-bath/sauna/hottub.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 19:39:32</strong>
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				Keeley grins up at G'nisha from the sofa when she makes the comment about Dralasites and Yarzarians. She gave a little look of disappointment when the other woman moved off to show her the wall controls. Keeley was tired sure, but didn't G'nisha EVER let herself go? She seemed so controlled all the time. She rolled over, feet up over her head and sprung up to standing like a gymnast to follow G'nisha into the bathroom and look around. <br><br>"Ooh! A big tub! You know what that means right? Hot tub with bubble bath!" Keeley said with a girlish enthusiasm and a wide grin. She looks over at G'nisha who she doubts is enjoying this as much as she should, "Oh come on! Its okay to just let go and enjoy yourself now and again G'nisha. Have some fun! I won't tell your bosses, I promise."<br><br>"And what does a dralasite do in a steam bath?" she asked suddenly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 22:53:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha blushes.."Well..I guess you are my boss.. in a way.&nbsp; I'm just..I don't know.. where I grew up it wasn't proper to..you know..it's not like the big city..where people go..and..ooh..it doesn't translate well" she turns away shyly..then peers over her shoulder.. "Dralasites.. get drunk.&nbsp; Alcohol affects humans and Yarzarians.. Dralasites are affected by scented steam baths.&nbsp; Ooh..you think they are funny now." she giggles, then catches herself..blushing and turning away.. "Okay.. I shoudln't say this..but I saw some videos..you know..when I was young in school.. of dralasites at a ..&nbsp; .. bath..(a word there was missed) and.. oh.. Keeley!" she blushes and giggles again.<br><br>Obviously very repressed and very sheltered upbringing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 23:42:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley smiled widely at her friend and reached out to take her hand and turn her back around, giving her a soft hug. "See? It's not so bad, and you know what? I bet everyone watches a video like that, but not everyone will admit to it."<br><br>"Now, as your boss, I order you to start enjoying yourself more," Keeley added with a mock serious tone and look, then broke into a small laugh. "Besides, I've been an icicle for a few thousand years. I've got a lot of living to catch up on. First things first though. We're in this amazing hotel, we've got a hot tub, we're both tired, it's just us girls, and I've got an ID with a ton of money I didn't even earn." She said, holding it up. "You know what this means?"<br><br>"Room service, and lots of it." Keeley told G'nisha, her eyes sparkling.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 23:50:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha was shy..but almost cracking a smile as Keeley built up to the finalie.<br><br>"Room service?&nbsp; But.. no place will be open.&nbsp; Besides.. the bed and couch is nice.. why..do you want to order more."&nbsp; Okay..obviously she missed the point.&nbsp; And even when it was explained.. G'nisha was alittle confused.&nbsp; <br><br>"But..if we wanted to eat..we could make something in the kitchen.." she points it out.. "or go out to a restaurant.&nbsp; I don't understand.. only when someone is sick.. or unable to care for themselves do we call and have food delivered."<br><br>Okay.. maybe society missed the point.&nbsp; Still she was able to be convinced, and minutes later they were sitting on the couch.. the wall displaying every food place which offered 'home attentive care'.. basically they would send the food to your place.&nbsp; And not just the flavoured cubes which Keeley discovers is common spacer food - they have /real/ food.&nbsp; Both artificial real food.. and REAL real food.. something G'nisha blushes explaining she's never actually /really/ eaten real food..it's always synthetic.&nbsp; <br><br>Of course.. nothing is named the way Keeley remembers.. and she's left with looking at pictures.. lucky the wall is also the largest encyclopedia ever made.. and the world is large enough that there is imported cuisine from dozens of worlds and even multiple races.. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 00:17:44</strong>
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				"This is sooooo crazy," Keeley says from the sofa, looking over the wall and muttering. "The hotel doesn't drop food off in your room? What do rich men do when they're trying to impress some attractive young lady they don't want to be seen in society with?"<br><br>She glanced over at G'nisha, "Never mind that last part, the world, or society is pretty different than I'm used too. I'm so going to have to open my own hotel and show you all how to do this right."<br><br>"Anyway, we're getting some real food, no synthetic stuff. Anything you wany G'nisha, its on PanGal. Or well, whoever gave me all this money. And what do you have in the way of champagne? Uhm... that's a kind of alcoholic beverage made from a fruit that has some carbonation added to it. Er... bubbles put in it." <br><br>"I definately have to learn more of your language."<br><br>As she spoke, seemingly continuously and at almost random, she ordered four different entrees, one some kind of fish, something that looked like chicken, what she assumed was beef, and some sort of pasta-like dish somewhat resembling spaghetti and meatballs. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 01:01:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				On top of that G'nisha ordered some food as well.. blushing as the numbers grew on the bottom.&nbsp; "Thats as much as an entire paycheque" she blushes when the 'done' button is pressed and the order given.&nbsp; <br><br>She looks back and blushes.."I'm sorry.. I'm not used to all of this."&nbsp; She flips the wall over to entertainment, then the room's lights dim automatically as suddenly the floor infront of the wall flickers..and then what looks like someone elses living room starts to ghostly appear.<br><br>People walk in..seemingly from out of nowhere.. and then start talking.. the computer translating everyone into English..but unfortunately all in the same tone.. while underneath PanGal is heard for G'nisha.&nbsp; "This is a Trid.. entertainment.. you had that where you.. when you were from...right?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 01:38:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley grins over at G'nisha, "Feels kind of nice to just order whatever we want, doesn't it? I always wondered what it was like to live like a rich person. Might as well try it out for a few days."<br><br>"Oh wow!" Keeley gasped when the movie starts up. "Yeah we had movie theatres, like, places you'd go to watch a movie, uhm, that was what we called them. There they had screens bigger than this they would project the picture on. Or you could watch programs on a television, but those were a lot smaller than this, and I don't remember the picture being this good."<br><br>She shifted on the couch so that she lay lengthwise on her back, her head just shy of G'nisha's body and her legs dangling over the end. Laying like this she turned her head to watch the Trid. "This is so much more how I pictured the future," Keeley said with a wide smile.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 04:56:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It's sortof hard watching it.. and the movie was alittle bland at first.. none of the chases and explosions.. obviously a more deeper piece..but with it being translated by a computer in a steady tone.. something is lost.<br><br>G'nisha is getting into it tho..and doesn't seem to notice how close Keeley's head is.&nbsp; Still.. the technology is marvolous.. holographic movies.. everyone wearing funky clothing.. flying cars.. it's like the Jetsons meets some sortof wierd fashion exhibition.&nbsp; And then the aliens.. even in this movie Yarzarians and Vrusks make appearance<br><br>Then..hard to tell how long.. there is a soft chime.&nbsp; G'nisha says 'Pause play' .. the actors fading to semi-transparency.. and the lights come up.&nbsp; She goes with Keeley to the door, and waiting is a very small Dralasite with several large bags.&nbsp; "Umm... delivery.. " it's head stretches and peers into the room.. "This is a strange place to deliver.. umm.. where do you want it?"<br><br>G'nisha is alittle bashful..but points out the one large table to the side of the living room. "It's okay.. it's for us.. we ordered it."<br><br>The dralasite looks back over them.. "I'll never understand humans.." and starts to open the bags.. opening the silvery papery whatever materials...the scents of a buffet slowly filling the room.. bbq.. spicy.. sweet and sour.. even across time and culture the basics are there.&nbsp; Sure they may use odd spices or strange combinations.. but the general idea is the same.<br><br>The dralasite slowly over the course of a couple minutes grows 2 more arms.. (which is amazing in itself to watch) and then with 4 arms is going setting up the table..it's feet having morphed into a single raised pod so that it could reach the surface.. <br><br>Finally.. it's set up.. the dralasite slowly lowering to the ground as it's arms start to reduce and it's feet return.&nbsp; "Is this some strange Theseus custom?&nbsp; Why did you order so much food?"<br><br>G'nisha blushes and turns to Keeley.. for her to explain.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 10:20:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley starts to space out a little during the movie, not understsanding the language and having trouble with a computer translating everything its hard to figure out some of the deeper meanings, hidden nuances of language. The chime though brought her back to reality and she sprung up off the sofa, letting G'nisha deal with the Dralasite at first.<br><br>Keeley grins at the Dralasite, she kind of liked the whole having them set up thing. "Well, we ordered so much because I haven't eaten real food in over a thousand years," she said, letting the translator do its magic and offering the alien a broad smile. <br><br>Once he left Keeley grabs a plate and throws little bits of everything onto it. "Oh my god, this stuff all smells so good! Not that the cubes weren't tasty G'nisha, but this... this is living."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 13:25:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The dralasite looks back at Keeley.. who is forced to talk through the poly vox.&nbsp; "Funny.. you don't look a day over 800" and chortling.&nbsp; "Are you going to need any more services?"<br><br>G'nisha looks back and blushes.. "We don't need to keep him here.. he's here to clean up afterwards.. or..well.. help feed.. you know..if we were sick and unable to feed ourselves." she grins.."It feels so.. weird ordering food when we could go out.. Keeley..you're so funny"&nbsp; loading up her plate as well, then opening one of the bottles, pouring it into a couple glasses.<br><br>All the foods have sharp tastes..some sweet..some tangy.&nbsp; Some unpleasent..but most are a very welcome change from the old spacer food.. adn the drink.. it's fruity.. it has a sharp bite..and quickly Keeley is finding herself getting light headed.. G'nisha is giggling alot more openly too.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 18:45:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Nah, you can go," Keeley told the Dralasite laughing at his quick comeback, offering out the hand that wasn't holding a plate of food. "By the way, my name is Keeley, thanks for bringing this stuff."<br><br>"Hey G'nisa, is it customary to tip? I mean like give the delivery guy a little extra money for his services?" <br><br>Once that is all out of the way, Keeley carries her plate and a glass over to the sofa, then hurries back and brings over the bottle. The drink definately hits her quick, and Keeley is laughing and carrying on a little more than she normally does after her first glass. She quickly refills the glasses and hold up the glass. "A toast! To uhm... to not being a space icicle!" she says, falling into a snorting laugh and then taking another big gulp of her drink.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 18:53:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley finds out that tipping is acceptable.. and the dralasite is only too eager.&nbsp; "Eaol... and hey.. feel free to call again if you need anything." he smiles..and later Keeley will find a little note on her ID - he did the equivellent of leaving his 'number' so she could contact him for the delivery service.<br><br>G'nisha is starting to loosen up..although she's not drinking as much as Keeley.. <br><br>"Well..technically you still are an icicle.. you're just a copy of the icicle.. grown from some still viaible cells.. right?&nbsp; But you know.. Clones have full rights too.." she grins.."Did they have clones when&nbsp; you come from..ooh..that's funny.. most people say where.. but with you..it's when.."<br><br>After some of the food is gone..G'nisha is terribly worn out.&nbsp; The girls have startedon the second bottle..and she's leaning against Keeley on the couch.&nbsp; "You know.. before becoming a Scispec... I always wanted to be an Explorer.&nbsp; You know... like in the trids.. exploring new worlds.. they always looked so brave.. but..I was never brave..I'd never do anything crazy..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 19:12:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				In her rapidly becoming befuddle brain her words just slipped past without really registering. Had she not been drunk she probably would have had a problem with another Keeley, the original, still frozen in storage somewhere. As it was, she really didn't even think about it. "We cloned a sheep, and a dog I think, no people." Keeley said, not really thinking about if G'nisha even knew what dogs or sheep were.<br><br>While G'nisha leaned against her, Keeley rested her cheek on the top of G'nisha's head, taking in the scent of G'nisha's hair. "You are so brave G'nisha." Keeley said quietly, "Hey you talked to me, told me stuff when those other scientists didn't want you too. That was brave. And... I saw the look on your face when I ran. You were cheering me on."<br><br>"And you took the job of helping me," Keeley said, slipping one arm over and around G'nisha's shoulders. "That is either brave or crazy, or maybe both."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 22:39:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha giggled and leant back against Keeley.&nbsp; "I was.. I thought it was stupid.. they were sitting there waiting for you to talk on your own..so the poly vox could learn Eng..English.&nbsp; " she concentraits to pronounce the strange word (to her) well.&nbsp; "I got lectures on how I was spoiling the experiment.. tainting you.&nbsp; But then when&nbsp; you started talking they changed their minds."<br><br>G'nisha shifted her shoulders back, causing Keeley to lose her perch..her head to slip down G'nisha' shoulders and across her breast down to her lap.&nbsp; G'nisha looked down.&nbsp; "You know..I think I like working for you more then Zit'Nik.&nbsp; I'd not want to sit and drink Campon with him.. not that she ever would anyways.&nbsp; Vrushs are so...." she twirls her hand.."Vrusk."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 23:02:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kelley laughed a little too, "Yeah I did talk though. I was telling myself stories at one point because I was so bored I thought I was going to go crazy! Then you talked to me and that made things a lot better. Thank you so much for tainting me." She finished with a giigle, then when G'nisha shifted she fell into the other woman's lap. The sudden slip made Keeley have to take a moment to focus, wow that stuff was pretty potent, and realized just where her face was. She started to turn over so that she was looking up at her friend, otherwise not moving from her new spot.&nbsp; <br><br>"Whereas I'm so funny and strange in different ways," Keeley says with a wide grin. "I'm not going to lie though, she gave me the creeps. Vrusk look too much like bugs we had back on earth and I was always so uncomfortable around bugs. This one time when I was little, my friend brought in a caterpillar from outside and put it on my shoulder during class. I ended up jumping out of my chair, screaming, and crying so much I got sent home for the day."<br><br>"And if it matters, I like having you work for me, I feel like you're someone I can trust, and of course, have a glass or seven of Campon with."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 23:05:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Caaaampon... you don't say it right.." she giggles.. her own words slurring..and starting to affect the polyvox.<br><br>"There are bugs.. explorers..they find lots of creatures.. big bugs too.. ooh.." she slips abit..then catches herself.."Keeley.. I'm drunk.. ooh I've not been since in school so.. what was I saying?" she looked down then burst into fits of giggles, sending alcohol splashing down over Keeley's face.."I'm sorry.. I made a mess." she giggles.."You might hafta just buy a new couch.".. holding it in..then giggling again.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 23:13:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley let out a little squeal as the liquid fell on her, "I think I should make you clean your drink off me. Don't you know that's alcohol abuse? And a waste of a fine... a fine whatever this was."<br><br>Keeley laughed and reached up a hand towards G'nisha's drink, laying on her lap still she opened her mouth and batted at G'nisha's hand enough to pour some more down into her parted lips. She tried to swallow the liquid and got about halfway before she started laughing, sending a fine spray of alcohol into the air. "Oh no," Keeley said still laughing, "Now I really need cleaning."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 03:10:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha played along..pouring some of the drink, then squeeling as Keeley splattered drink everywhere.&nbsp; "Clean you up.. eww.. no.&nbsp; Besides.. we had nurses to take care of you while you were developing.." Her hand reached down..absently running over Keeley's hair to smooth it down.&nbsp; "I was to help you speak.. not take care of you like a baby.&nbsp; You're a grown woman.." she weaves..then giggles.."ooh.. Keeley.. I'm terribly drunk.&nbsp; I should be getting to bed..and so should you.." she glanced up.."The sun is going to come up in under an hour.<br><br>an HOUR?&nbsp; They stayed up all night?!<br><br>"Remember.. nights are short here.... days are short here.. we're not on station time.. " G'nisha giggled for no reason in particular..looking down at Keeley... "mm..I could sleep right here on the couch.&nbsp; Wait.. watch this.."<br><br>G'nisha reached over to the controls.. fumbling and missing..then suddenly there was a soft movement underneath them..and the couch expanded slightly..stretching out..and growing alittle less firm.&nbsp; G'nisha giggled.."I always used to play with this when I was a kid...setting the couches to cross between Dralasite and Vrusk..and then bouncing and rolling and trying to be swallowed up.<br><br>Indeed the couch was sortof halfway towards being a waterbed now.. and alot wider..
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 20:25:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Wow... this thing is amazing. Our sofa's didn't do stuff like this," Keeley said quietly, smiling up at G'nisha, and then laughed remembering her earlier comment about not being a baby. "And you know, I'm only a few weeks old..." <br><br>She reached up and took what was left of the drink from G'nisha's other hand and tried to reach over and place it on the coffe table in front of the sofa, but missed, dropping the glass and its contents on the floor. "Ooops, I must be drunk," she remarked absently. "Wait what? You set the sofas to swallow you? Can you make it even softer? Like a waterbed? Those are so much fun to sleep on. Oh my god G'nisha... nevermind that. I think the room is starting to spin..."<br><br>Keeley closed her eyes and tried to keep still, her head still resting on the other woman. "Can I just stay here with you?" she asked in a pathetic voice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 03:34:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha giggled when the glass dropped to the floor.. "Oh yeah.. Dralasites sleep like that.. you should see them." she giggles..talking in a whisper.."They look like giant puddles.."<br><br>She shifts abit..reaching and fumbling with the controls.. then the couch loses even more consistancy..until both of their bodies are sinking in.&nbsp; Not quite like a waterbed.. more like a gellatious bed.<br><br>G'nisha can't help but shift nearly constantly against Keeley.."ooh..we shouldn't..ooh..that's so..mmm. well.. You are my boss.. " she reaches over.. the lights dim..although the Trid stays on..playing something for them to go to bed.&nbsp; "I'll darken the windows too..so the day doesn't wake us up."<br><br>There arn't any covers, but the room is warm enough..and the couch is also heated..so it feels.. and it's very easy being so buzzing to snuggle up and drift off.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 07:54:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley shifts along with G'nisha, trying to shift so that they are laying next to one another, Instead the consistency of the bed foils her drunken body several times, causing her to fall face-first int G'nisha's chest twice before she is able to lay next to the other woman, one arm draped over her, and snuggled in close. Her eyes closed again, she lets the little waves in the sofa made by their breathing and small shifts caress her body. She lets out a soft contented sigh and absently knocks off the translator, trying to make herself more comfortable. After another small shift, the waves of the sofa cause her arm to slide so that her hand falls right over one of G'nisha's breasts, clomst cupping it lightly. Keeley murmurs something in her half conscious state that no english speaker could have deciphered, let alone a translator she no longer wore.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 13:53:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha too shifted.. a smile as she remembered the sensations from your youth.. but then as Keeley nestled close.. coming off as if she was trying to get comfortable and just being lost in the mattress G'nisha paused, then blushed as Keeley ended up groping her.<br><br>G'nisha's breast was small, but firm. She tried to wiggle abit.. but it looked like Keeley had drifted off.&nbsp; She shifted..her nipple getting alittle harder under Keeley's hand..reaching down to stroke her hair.."Keeley.." she said softly.. then her resistance faded..and she just nestled in.. breathing out a soft explanation at the touch.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 15:05:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hearing her name, Keeley's eyes half opened, though they were glazed over unfocused and they drooped closed again rapidly. She let out a little mewing sound when G'nisha ran her hand through her soft hair, her body squirming at the touch. Her left leg slid up over G'nisha's legs, over her hips, then back down, her leg slipping in between and around G'nishas, her knee comin to rest right above G'nisha's womanhood but not pressing down or rubbing it, just laying lightly over it, almost teasingly. Her face nuzzled in closer, her lips brushing against G'nisha's neck ever so lightly with every soft breath. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 15:14:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha blushed alittle more now.. shy.. but also drunk.. and exhausted.<br><br>She bit her lip.. feeling Keeley shift.. then closed her eyes and just exhaled softly.. letting the sensations wash over her.&nbsp; Her hand kept stroking Keeley's hair and the warm breath on her neck made her shift and murmer in PanGal.. the stroking hand going down to Keeley's back..stroking her there as well.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 15:52:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley let out a little soft moan when G'nisha's hand slid down her back. She moved, her knee pressing down a little harder between G'nisha's legs, and her fingers curling, squeezing the breast she held. Her drunken brain still barely aware of what was going on, only the sensation of being close to someone, being slowly stroked, Keeley was just reacting to the feelings from her body. Her lips pursed and she lay a few soft kisses on G'nisha's neck, pausing only to murmer a few more unintelligable words in English. Her hand then sliding up off G'nisha's breast to the side of the woman's face, her fingertips tracing the curve of her cheek and down along her chin.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 17:16:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha mew'd softly.. stirring abit more.. not sure about this.&nbsp; Eyes closed.. it's been so long since she's been with someone.. however.. it was obvious that she had never considered other women.. let alone her boss.. and someone who was just grown.<br><br>She shifted, and turned to resist..putting her lips within reach.. feeling like she was turning into the kisses with the hand on her cheek.. and G'nisha didn't pull away..nor even stop stroking.. just speaking softly in PanGal.. completely unintelligible in the dark... floating on the couch.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 17:38:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley's lips silenced G'nisha's murmers, hers pressing into G'nishas. Their lips locked together, Keeley's tongue slid forward, seeking G'nisha's as they kissed. Keeley was well beyond the realm of thought by this point, and her knee started to rub softly between G'nisha's legs, adding to the sensations assulting the other woman. She moaned into the kiss and her hand left G'nishas face and slid down the curve of her shoulders, down her waist and up over her hip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 19:16:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha was helpless.. drunk.. lonely.. overwhelmed.<br><br>She surrendered to the kiss.. mewing again.. her hands clutching Keeley's shoulders as she gave her body back up to her.&nbsp; As they rolled on the couch it shifted about.. the most wrapping.. warm like it was embracing along with.<br><br>G'nisha opened her eyes as the kiss broke and whispered something in Pan Gal.. looking into Keeley's eyes in the dimness.&nbsp; Her expression was shy.. innocent.. and yet not saying no.. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 20:24:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley's eyes fought their way open and her mind was starting to awaken as her own passion started to rise in earnest. G'nisha whispered something to her, but it didn't sound like she was asking Keeley to stop, so she didn't. She trailed kisses down G'nishas throat, nipping the skin ever so slightly then letting her lips trail up to the woman's ear, taking the lobe in between her teeth and biting lightly on it, giving a soft tug with her teeth, letting their hardness contrast with teh soft warmth of her tongue on G'nisha's flesh. Her hand that had slid down to G'nisha's jip returned, slowly making its way back up to caress her chest through the strange clothing. She could feel the hard nipples beneath her fingers, knew G'nisha was responding to her touch, which surprised and delighted Keeley. After a few more minutes of this sensual attack, Keeley moved her hand, slipping it under the strange clothes to maneuver them out of the way...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 00:37:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha was helpless in Keeley's arms.&nbsp; She squirmed.. but with the bed.. and Keeley on top..it only made her more accessible to Keeley's advances.&nbsp; And there was no denying how amazingly good everything was feeling.<br><br>She shifted..and felt Keeley's roaming hands.. protesting again softly in PanGal but not stopping her..then blushing terribly..thankful for the darkness..she reached between them to help Keeley undo her blouse.. giving in entirely to her boss... her new friend..
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 00:51:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley let her hands roam now that G'nisha's top was now out of the way. She moved her head down, her lips trailing along her cheek, laying small kisses down her neck then over her collarbone and down to her breasts. Her tongue darts out to roll over G'nishas hard nipple, teasing one before capturing it inside her mouth. Keeley's free hand slid down over G'nisha's tight belly and she moves her knee out of the way, but leaves her leg wrapped over G'nisha's, making it difficult for her to stop her if she wished. Her fingers slid over the warmth between the other woman's legs, rubbing lightly over the thin fabric of the shorts that G'nisha wore. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 00:53:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha was helpless in Keeley's hands now.. her clothing slowly being peeled aside.&nbsp; As her body lowered down, G'nisha reached up, her hands trying to clutch onto the couch, which promptly flowed away from her.. frustraiting her attempt to hold on as her nipples were suckled.&nbsp; Her legs responded by squeezing her hands and squirming back against Keeley.. finally her one hand reaches down into Keeley's hair..clutching passionately as she continued to talk breathlessly in PanGal.. sounding like little gasping murmers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 01:04:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				With the other woman moaning and writhing beneath her, Keeley knew that G'nisha was hers, at least for now, and overcome with her own lust, she was determined to make the best of it. She pulled back for a minute, looking down at the beautiful woman beneath her and smiled a little intoxicated smile before returning her mouth to its tormenting her breasts. Her fingers worked the waistline of the shorts that G'nisha wore, slipping beneath them. She had only one thing on her mind now, giving G'nisha as much pleasure as she could.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 13:06:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha surrendered.. wiggling her hips to help get out of the shorts.&nbsp; Her hands reached to hold Keeley and reach out to try to clutch the bed..although the surface of the couch kept undulating, rocking their bodies together.<br><br>She gasped, and moaned out louder now.. in PanGal.. ending it with Keeley.. starting to push her body up against her lips.. unwrapped now G'nisha's total body was exposed for Keeley.&nbsp; She was very toned and fit.. her breasts on the small but perky side.&nbsp; Her pubic hair was trimmed very short as well and her pussy just begging to be explored.&nbsp; It had probably been years since she's had sexual attention.. considering she just got off of a job at a station where she didn't really associate with people.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 15:38:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley kept at her friend, now that the little shorts were out of her way, Keeley kept teasing her friend with her fingers. Sh traced the outlines of G'nisha's poor attention starved sex, then slid up over in between her swollen lips, just parting them with the tip of her finger, feeling the heat, the wetness within. Her fingers moved up ever so slowly, lightly brushing over G'nisha's clit, teasing her. Keeley lifted her lips off the breast on which she had been giving her mouths attention too and slowly started kissing and tracing lines with her tongue down G'nisha's nearly perfect figure. As she neared the gap between her legs, Keeley brushed over th light tuft of hair, letting her warm breath flow over it before shifting to the side, her lips moving down the inside of G'nisha's left thigh instead. Keeley was deliberately teasing the poor woman, trying to make her crazy with lust. She moved to the other leg, and her lips and tongue began to slowly snake their way upward, finally moving to G'nishas beautiful neglected pussy. Using a pair of fingers, Keeley parted the lips of her friends sex, her tongue moving out to ever so slightly run up in between them, tasting G'nisha for the first time...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>12-11-2007, 13:16:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alien.&nbsp; Well.. a human alien.. but Keeley was eating the pussy of a person not born on Earth.&nbsp; Heck.. she was the last of the people born on earth..and technically she wasn't born anywhere.<br><br>G'nisha writhed.. gasping and moaning loudly now.&nbsp; Her pussy was wet with desire, and as Keeley teased she gripped and tensed and writhed back against her.&nbsp; As her tongue found her pussy, her legs lifted and wrapped around Keeley's shoulders, her hand reaching down to pull Keeley against her body.. moaning out loudly in PanGal.. over and over..although Keeley's name appears in her muttering.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>12-11-2007, 21:24:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley enjoyed hearing her friend's moans, and her calling her name again and again. Her tongue darted in between G'nisha's lips again, pushing in as deeply as she could reach, then swirling up and over her clit. Her tongue busy, Keeley sliid first one, then a second finger inside G'nisha tightness, slowly pulling them back and pushing them in again. As she worked, her fingers started to build up speed, wanting to bring her friend to the brink of pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-11-2007, 00:56:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha was beside herself now.. her entire body tensing and pushing back against Keeley.&nbsp; Her legs were wrapped tightly around Keeley's shoulders, and she kept calling out in PanGal.. her hands clutching the amorphous couch.<br><br>Her pussy clenched, and finding her clit drove G'nisha wilder.. bucking up.. she gasps..straightening out one leg..whimpering.. mm..perhaps a momentary cramp.. but when Keeley pauses, her hand reaches down to her head.. and while she can't understand the words.. there is no mistaking the begging tone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>13-11-2007, 01:05:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Knowing what her companion wanted, Keeley dove back into her task, her lips and tongue working feverishly to giver G'nisha the satisfaction she craved. Meanwhile, her fingers continued their work, driving into the other woman's slippery hole. Her other hand slipped down between her own legs, her body felt like it was on fire, she was herself desperately aroused and began to massage herself through the suit that she wore. Still, her attention was focused on pleasing G'nisha.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 03:34:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha begged more and more.. her body tensing and writhing under Keeley.&nbsp; Then with a moan and a squeek..she started to cum.. panting for breath as she twisted her body..then pressed down into Keeley's tongue.. another final long tense..then she goes limp..panting for breath.&nbsp; <br><br>She shifts and looks down in the dimness at Keeley.. talking softly in PanGal
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 09:33:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That wa what Keeley was waiting for, she clung to her friend as G'nisha came, working her during her orgasm to prolong it, then after she came down from those wonderful heights, slowed and stopped then withdrew her fingers and tongue. With a smile she licked her fingers clean and started to make her way back up to lay beside G'nisha, stopping only to plant a few small kisses along her body as she did so. Finally she reached over and tuned the woman's face towards her witha&nbsp; gentle touch and kissed her once more, whispering the words, "You're welcome," in English.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 13:25:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha still quivered abit, reaching around her lover to hold her.&nbsp; She babbles alil in PanGal.. breathless and panting.. blushing furiously.&nbsp; It's obvious that if before she was exhausted..now she's just spent..but she cuddles back..and even kisses.. shyly..tenderly..her hands exploring Keeley gently.. as if the idea of having a female lover didn't occur to her until after Keeley made the advances.<br><br>Cuddling up..she drifts off to sleep in the amorphous couch.. outside the sun already coming up. <br><br>--<br><br>Keeley was probably the first one awake.. G'nisha still worn out.&nbsp; She had a light headache from the booze the night before.. and was tightly cuddling with G'nisha.. arms and legs entwined.&nbsp; Outside.. the sun had just gone down.&nbsp; Okay..this will take some getting used to.. 16 hour days were SOOO short
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 21:33:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley blinked her eyes open slowly, noticing that her head hurt. Not nearly as badly as it did after a really crazy night of drinking, but enough to give her a reminder of having consumed plenty of alcohol the previous evening. She was totally entwined with G'nisha, not that she minded at all, even with her brain not completely clouded by booze G'nisha was certainly very pretty, and Keeley pretty openminded. She let out a yawn and then gave G'nisha a soft kiss on the cheek, slowly trying to extricate herself. She wanted to find some asprin and take a shower, and for gods sake, either get some mouthwash or brush her teeth, her mouth felt like it was full of cotton.<br><br>All in all, she felt like a mess.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-11-2007, 13:07:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Keeley moved, G'nisha woke up and groaned as well.&nbsp; Here eyes opened and focused on Keeley.. and a mix of emotions crossed her face.. blushing.. shy-naivity.. and even alil pain at the hangover.&nbsp; She murmered softly in PanGal.. in a way it sounded very sexy..but maybe that was just coming from G'nisha.<br><br>She rolled..her hand stroking against Keeley.. then she worked to unwrap herself.. reaching to theside of the couch..and suddenly the bed loses alot of it's viscosity.. making it easier to get off.&nbsp; <br><br>G'nisha brings a blanket with her..sitting up slowly and lifting the blankets up to cover herself.&nbsp; She reaches down for the polyvox and holds it to her throat.. and this time when she speaks.. Keeley hears it from the little box.<br><br>"Good morning..Keeley.." a blush.. "mmm.. I..Last night..mmm.." she squirms abit.. "Mmmm.." and then just drops the polyvox, stepping close to hug Keeley, nuzzling her neck softly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>16-11-2007, 22:23:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley sighed softly when G'nisha hugged her and started nuzzling her neck. It was a reminder to her that her friend hadn't yet repayed the favor for the previous evening and Keeley fet herself becoming hot again at G'nisha's touch. She closed her eyes and held G'nisha close, enjoying the feeling of having her close, even if she was covered by a blanket. She couldn't help but smile, even as she turned her head to kiss G'nisha softly on the face, befire trying to extricate herself and reach for the polyvox.<br><br>She held it up and spoke, "I need to brush my teeth and bathe. Why... why don't you join me? We have that hot tub going to waste..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 13:03:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha blushes.&nbsp; She shifts off the couch, standing up into Keeley's arms.. "I'm .. all of this.. it's so new to me... " she says softly.. "Last night.. umm. "<br><br>It's obvious that she was still very shy about what happened.. looking to the bathroom..then nodding softly.&nbsp; She follows into the bathroom.. doing the morning routine while the hottub starts to fill up.. her body language shy - yet not pulling away.. before slipping into the tub.&nbsp; She watches Keeley finishing,her arms opening wide for her to slip into them into the hot soapy water.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 16:30:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley just smiled at her friend and led the way to the other room. She knew G'nisha was shy and apparently sheltered, which had been a little surprising to Keeley. In truth Keeley had only ever been with one woman before, and that was just some goofing around in college. They had never really gone, well, not as far as last night anyway. Keeley smiled as she cleaned her teeth, looking at G'nisha in the mirror. She was very pretty, then her eyes looed at herself, then again, she wasn't half-bad herself. Looking at her friend, she briefly wondered what the differences were between them, as far as species. They were both human, but that one scientist said that she was different, she wanted to know how, but right now wasn't the time to ask.<br><br>Finished she follwed G'nisha into the water, stepping and slipping into G'nisha's arms. "Mmm..." she let out a soft happy sigh, "This is nice..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 23:37:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha snuggled up to Keeley, more content to just hold her.&nbsp; She smiles, reaching for the translator, slipping it over her own neck.&nbsp; "Don't worry.. waterproof." she says.. "You need to start learning PanGal.. or I need to start learning your.. Engrish?"<br><br>She tries to pronounce the word she's no doubt heard before.&nbsp; G'nisha has avoided gazing at Keeley.. just little shy glances out of the corner of her eyes..but now under the safety of the water, she hugs close.<br><br>"My parents wouldn't approve.." G'nisha says softly.. "They are traditionalists.. they don't approve of same sex or inter-race dating."&nbsp; She smiles.."I wonder what they would say if they knew you were a thousand years old."<br><br>She turns and faces Keeley for a moment. "One thing.. I don't want to come between us." she looks down.."It's not something for now..but ... something that would.. eventually.." she glances up at Keeley's eyes.. "You know you arn't quite human..you're more proto-human.. or like an earlier..umm.. "
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>20-11-2007, 02:03:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley smiles at G'nisha, and nods, reaching out a hand to run along G'nisha's cheek. "English. And I need to learn PanGal. I know a few words and phrases already, I studied during the spaceflight."<br><br>Keeley sighed a little and looked over at her friend, "I know my parents wouldn't approve, it wouldn't do to have their daughter seen in public with another woman. Of course, they're dead so they can't really object."<br><br>"So it's still an issue, even in the future? Same sex couples I mean?" She pulled her knees up and wrapped her arms around them, "I know, I know I'm a proto-human to your kind, but, what does that really mean? What differences are there? Nobody ever explained that to me. All those... those scientists didn't want to tell me anything."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-11-2007, 23:49:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shrugs.."Not really..especially not in the cities.&nbsp; You won't see many Yarzarians with mixed gender..and of course..it doesn't apply to Dralasites..does it?" she giggles..as if that's a joke.<br><br>G'nisha closed her eyes and relaxed against her girlfriend.&nbsp; "Well..the biggest problem is your lifespan.&nbsp; With all of the improvements.. you're only going to live to maybe a hundred.. a hundred and ten." she turns and looks up at Keeley as if that's a problem.. then seeing no reaction.. "Keeley.. a normal human lives into their two hundreds.&nbsp; But your body..just isn't as robust."&nbsp; She reaches up to caress.. as if this is a great concern.<br><br>Then the moment is broken by a light buzzing.&nbsp; G'nisha looked at Keeley for a moment..then "That's the comm.. you should probably take it..or..wait..I'm your assistant." she reaches over the side and presses some of the controls.<br><br>A 'screen' is projected into the air infront of her..and then the Vrusk from the other day is displayed.&nbsp; "Keeley.. G'nisha.&nbsp; Finally someone answering.&nbsp; I expect you in my afternoon tomorrow morning.. 10 before mid."&nbsp; and then abruptly fades.&nbsp; "I just had it take a message" G'nisha says.. then wrinkles her nose.."Vrusks make me so uneasy."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>21-11-2007, 00:10:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley smiled at G'nisha about to reply when the buzzing interrupted. She let out a sigh, frustrated at the interruptions. "They bother me a bit too," Keeley admitted, staring at where the screen had been, then shook her head slightly and looked back at the other human woman. <br><br>"G'nisha, where I lived, and when I lived, the average span of life was in the mid seventies. A hundred, even a hundred and ten seems like a long time to me." She shrugged her shoulders and grinned, "Besides, I could always clone myself again and plant those memories into the next body."<br><br>"Seriously though, that's a long time away. I'm more worried about getting through the next few weeks. Who knows what will happen in a few years time. My people had been working on drugs that counteracted aging and repaired cellular damage. I don't think it was very advanced when I lived, but they probably got pretty good at it before we managed to blow our planet to hell and back."<br><br>"So... I was thinking G'nisha, about what I am going to do to make money and all that. You think if I wrote about the history of Earth and what the people and times were like it would sell? I mean, do you even sell books? Then I want to study for myself how our branches of humanity are linked. It would be a lot of fun, and I could drag you along on plenty of dull research." Keeley said with a broad grin. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-11-2007, 13:21:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha grinned.. "I always wanted to be an explorer.. you know.. just like in all of the Trids.." she paused.."I guess you don't know.. You could tho.. or maybe go to Zebulon and teach.. or well.. anything."<br><br>Both of the girls finished, and G'nisha went over to the computer, ordering some new clothing.. the afternoon turned into a giggling fest of ordering many styles and colours of clothing.. all of them being delivered by hand or by robot to her suite.&nbsp; <br><br>Now decked out in 'modern' clothing (which G'nisha had to help Keeley learn how to wear) the last thing G'nisha helped Keeley buy was a Chronocom - basically it's a watch, but it also has in it a cell-phone, a small computer, and so forth.<br><br>Outside was getting dark again - however G'nisha nor Keeley were getting sleepy..instead G'nisha tugged on Keeley's arm, asking her if she wanted to go out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>27-11-2007, 19:32:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now outfitted in something more appropriate, Keeley grinned from head to toe even though the clothing seemed more than a little strange to her. "Sure? Where should we go? A club or do you want to go out to dinner? I'm always up for either."<br><br>Meanwhile she couldn't stop playing with the chronocom, the thing was actually pretty cool. Looking it over again, she wished she had had one of these back on earth, that would have been great, totally blew that iPhone her mom had bought her away. She looked up and noticed the darkening sky then, "God G'nisha, how do you deal with days this short? I feel totally out of sync."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-11-2007, 23:19:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She grins.. "Well.. you make a choice.. whether you're gonna stay here..in which case you gotta slowly get your sleeping onto the local clock.. or whether you are gonna leave..and then either keep yourself on spacer time.. or you can find another world which you are most comfortable in." <br><br>She hugs her.. still shy but beginning to open up about the contact. "You look great now.. I think I'd like to take you to a couple places.. c'mon'<br><br>Down the elevator..hard to imagine it's been 3 days since they've come home..but when a day is only 16 hours long..they wiz by.&nbsp; DOwn to the concourse, she goes out and shows Keeley where to swipe her card to get a daily monorail pass.. then onto one of the monorail tracks.&nbsp; She helps Keeley get a window seat where she can see all the buildings..what looks like neon and holographic signs and lights.. aircars flying above.. occasionally a police type car wizzing by.<br><br>They stop at a broad building..inside has several levels and bridges that span the distance.. and lots of plants and strange smells.&nbsp; It looks like some of the restaurants spill out into the walkway and it's very alive with night-life - sortof an european bazaar mixed with an american style mall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>27-11-2007, 23:31:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not me G'nisha, We." Keeley corrected her friend grinning, while still back at the hotel.<br><br>"Oh... wow..." Keeley breathed looking at the large complex, taking one of G'nisha's arms and leaning into her with a huge smile on her face. She kept looking around at all the weird plants and the people. There were plenty of humans of course, but also some of the other races as well. Keeley was also glad that now dressed in these modern clothes, she actually looked like these other humans, it would be nice to not have everyone staring at her in awe and calling her 'the relic' for a while. She giggled a little in excitement and asked, "This looks amazing! Do you come here often?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-11-2007, 02:31:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shrugged. "Not really.. for the last couple years I was working with Streel..mostly out of their bases, although I'd take my holidays on different worlds.&nbsp; Sometimes I'd like to pretend I was an explorer..but you know.." she blushes.."I'm not really brave enough to really do that.&nbsp; There are some worlds you can..you know..go on expeditions.. but it's not the same as going to a world that no one has been on.. exploring.. you can sometimes name things after yourself..then you'd live on forever"<br><br>She giggles, pulling G'nisha towards one of the pubs.. no longer do people stand and stare.. she's one of the crowd..everyone else dressed the same..bright colours..some clothing shifting patterns.. most everyone has some sortof gadgets..some on their head..some on arms.. <br><br>SHe's pulled into a table, and G'nisha orders for them, leaning across the table.."We gotta get you to know PanGal soon"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>28-11-2007, 02:57:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, then I'll just have to drag you with me. After all how could I not have my assistant with me?" She asked teasingly.<br><br>She follows along with G'nisha taking in the sights, a big smile plastered to her face. The future, while strange and a little scary was pretty cool so far. She grins when G'nisha says she needs to learn some PanGal, and says, "But I do know some!" she protests, "listen to this..."<br><br>Switching to PanGal she says, a little clumsily but well enough, her eyes sparkling as she speaks, "You are very pretty."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-11-2007, 13:17:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha blushed and giggled..<br><br>"I am not.." she says.. grinning broadly.&nbsp; She reached over, showing Keeley how now that they were at this restaurant..instead of getting menus..they could order using their Chronocom's.. that it sortof picks up the menu and tracks where they are seated..&nbsp; She picks a couple things and orders, sitting back and talking and pointing out different sights as the various foods and drinks are brought out to the table by a squat moving service tray - a robot which reaches with 3 arms to place the food on the table.<br><br>Then out of the blue one of the blobs walks over.. "I know you two.. you two are staying at the hotel and ordering in food for sick people." wobbling up, it starts to stretch it's head up to peer over the table.&nbsp; "You remember me?&nbsp; Yes?&nbsp; You.. you stranger who cannot speak PanGal.."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>28-11-2007, 20:22:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hey that food wan't for sick people, it was for lazy people!" Keeley protested with a grin. "God, I can't believe you all never do delivery! What if you don't feel like going out or cooking but still really want chinese? Er... I mean something from wherever?" <br><br>"Oh, and yes, I remember you. You're the charming Dralasite who thinks I don't look a day over eight-hundred. Eaol right? Do you work here or are you dining out?"<br><br>"Oh, and this is G'nisha, my beautiful and overly modest friend who thinks I'm crazy for having food delivered." Keeley says, with a broad grin over at G'nisha before turning back to the Dralasite.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 02:59:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The blob chortled.&nbsp; "I was here just picking up my pay.. and then I was thinking of going down to the steam baths.&nbsp; Ooh.. you should come.. we have a new comedian who will be entertaining."<br><br>G'nisha put on a strange expression.. "Or maybe not.. Eaol.. Dralasite comedians are AWFUL!"<br><br>The blob looked back and forth with it's strange alien face.. hard to put expressions on something that didn't have features.&nbsp; "Aw.. all you humans say that.. and yet your humans give us most of our jokes."&nbsp; he chortles again.&nbsp; "Do you have jokes.. back a thousand years ago?&nbsp; You know..funnies.. "
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 09:08:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley nodded, "Of course we did. We had what we called, stand-up comedy. Where a comedian would go up alone on stage and tell jokes, and uhm... comedy trids and things like that."<br><br>"We give you most of your jokes? Really? Now that is something to think about."<br><br>"If you want to join us for dinner Eaol, you're welcome to do so, but I don't think we'll be hitting the steam baths tonight. Maybe some other time for that. Apparently we have to be somewhere in the morning, and these short days are murder on me right now."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 18:51:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The Dralasite seems to positively bounce at that.&nbsp; "Ooh.. oh.. let me tell you some jokes."<br><br>G'nisha groans, but puts on a good natured expression as the food starts to come, the Dralasite more interested in telling the joke then eating.<br><br>"Okay.. there is this Human.. and he goes down to buy an aircar.. but you see the Varzarian doesn't want to sell the aircar.. so the human goes and " he pauses for dramatic effect.. "Goes and paints on the door."<br><br>G'nisha groans.. and seeing no reaction.. Eoal continues.. "You know.. /paints/ on the door.&nbsp; Paints.. he was going to buy.." he looks up at you quizically..then reaches to tap your polyvox.. "Is this thing working?"<br><br>G'nisha leans over.. "I think you're the lucky one.." she groans again.<br><br>Listening carefully.. the PanGal word for Paint and buy seemed to sound close.. which would make that probably a pun..although puns arn't as funny in other languages...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 19:32:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kelley smirks but shakes her head, "Sorry Eaol, I guess it doesn't translate well." <br><br>She looks over at G'nisha for a moment and smiles at her, shrugging before looking back at Eaol and then taking a piece of her food. "Okay Eaol, I have a joke for you. It's pretty old so... anyway here goes."<br><br>"A man wakes up in a hospital and the doctor tells him he has some good news and some bad news, and asks which he would like to hear first. The patient says the bad news, the doctor says well, the bad news is you were in an accident and we had to amputate your legs. The patient says that's horrible, what's the good news? The doctor answers, well, the guy in the next room made you a good offer on your shoes."<br><br>Keeley smirked and took a bit of her food, it was a lame joke, but most of the ones she could remember probably wouldn't translate into this world.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 19:43:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Eaol thought that was just the best.&nbsp; It falls back, catching itself and allowing it to roll back and just chortle with laughter.<br><br>G'nisha groans and pulls Keeley aside.. "Be careful.. you may make yourself a friend.. or even a career."<br><br>Eaol sits back up and reaches over to pet along the back of Keeley's hand with it's pseudo-pod.&nbsp; "You funny.. I not heard that.&nbsp; I don't know why he doesn't have a fake foot attached.."<br><br>He proceeds to try to tell more puns - of course none of them are funny when translated, although it gets either bemused smirks or groans from G'nisha.. and he keeps insisting on hearing more.. the little blob quite expressive and talkative.&nbsp; It then starts going into imatitations.. adjusting it's internal 'lips' and 'larynx' and starts to make Yarzarian impressions.. replete with pounding on it's chest.. knocking drinks over and being alittle rambunctious.<br><br>And that's when two burly looking monkey-dudes walk up..one's nostrils flare as it snorts, looking at the table..."Okay..which one of you owns this snot-bag?" it's muzzle bearing back to reveil fangs.. G'nisha shrinking back..her hand tightening on Keeley's.&nbsp; The talk one talking's hand goes down to his hip..where he's carrying.. a pistol..just openly like that.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 19:51:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley's eyes go wide when the Yarzarians arrive and when she she's the gun she feels a sudden lump forming in her throat. This definately didn't have good thing written on it. She had to admit, the Yarzarian impression was funny, pretty dead on as to how she pictured them. Keeley looked up at them, forcing herself to be calm, they couldn't be crazy enough to try and start a fight in public, could they? She put on her best annoyed expression and took a sip from her drink before speaking.<br><br>"What is the problem?" she asks, cooly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 20:40:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal was thankful that Kate spoke up.&nbsp; And it focused the attention on the human who needed a Polyvox to talk.<br><br><br>"Eh..what's with you - fur-less.&nbsp; What.. you too good to speak PanGal?"&nbsp; It steps right up to the table, reaching to push a drink over so it spills over the food.&nbsp; "You better keep your snot-bag on a leash.. or else it may fall over and spill.. got me?"<br><br>The other says something quietly..then the first guy snarls and laughs.."Yeah..maybe a bag would be better then a leash.. har har.."&nbsp; It waits a moment to see if it's going to be allowed the last laugh.. although he looks like he's about to leav.e
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 21:16:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're pretty tough when you've got a gun and you're picking on a couple human women less than half your size. Must make you feel pretty big, huh?" Keeley spat at them as they made to leave, now angry. Hell, she had shot at one of these things before, and she hated bully boys. She started to rise from her seat, crossing her arms over her chest and glaring at the pair, "And I think you owe us a new meal and drink."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-12-2007, 00:21:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The two start growling and laughing among themselves as they walk away... murmering and probably mocking her.<br><br>G'nisha pulls at Keeley's arm.. "No Keeley.. let them go..it's okay..we can afford more food..or go dancing..or anything.. just let them be."<br><br>Eaol nods.. "I'm sorry..that was my fault..please..let me pay for all of this."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>02-12-2007, 01:50:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Filthy cowards," Kelley says under her breath, her eyes trailing the Yarzarians. She returns her attention to the table when G'nisha tugs her arm and she sighs and retakes her seat. "Who the hell do they think they are? Is it even legal to carry firearms in public?"<br><br>"And Eaol, it's not your fault," Keeley says, a hint of anger in her voice,&nbsp; "Besides, I've got plenty of money, you save yours."<br><br>"Anyway, I don't think I want anything else here, I lost my appetite," she tells them, clearly annoyed and upset. "Maybe we should just go dancing."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-12-2007, 18:26:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Both G'nisha and Eoal looked at Keeley strangely. "Legal?&nbsp; Why wouldn't it be legal.&nbsp; How would you protect yourself if we were invaded.. of if there was some sortof accident.&nbsp; Keeley.. most people carry guns." G'nisha blushes.."I never really learned how to shoot all that well.. but I carry"<br><br>She pulls out from her pocket the smallest..and 'cutest' little toy-pistol looking thing.&nbsp; It's even made of some sortof powdery pink plastic.&nbsp; "I never thought to pull it out..but this would just have pissed them off more."<br><br>Eoal reaches to patpat G'nisha.&nbsp; "You know..we could take you to a firing range..although I don't know how much fun I'll be dancing."&nbsp; He peers down.."I have 3 left feet."<br><br>A pause..then he starts chortling like it's the funniest joke..
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>03-12-2007, 19:13:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Invaded?" Keeley asked witha rather quizzical look on her face. "Isn't that what the military is for? And what about police?"<br><br>She smiles at Eaols joke, at leat that was amusing, she thought, handing G'nisha back her weapon. "Does that thing shoot bullets or do you have like laser guns and stuff now too?" She thought back to the station, the gun she fired there was some kind of projectile weapon. She had always hated guns, but if it was normal to have one, she supposed she might need to acquire one herself.<br><br>"And if it's normal to have those, I'm getting one for myself. You're so going to have to explain the law to me too."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>04-12-2007, 00:07:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh..this is a laser..but there are all sorts.. Laser.. Raffleurs.. Bolts.. and there are bullet guns too.. Needlers.. Gyrojets.." G'nisha just rambles off.. "There are police.. and StarLaw..but if we were invaded.. wouldn't you want to protect yourself?&nbsp; It's legal to have a gun for protection.. sure..some worlds are over protective.. but most allow your sidearm.. and on some..well.." she blushes.<br><br>Eoal jumps up.. "Why all this talk about guns... let's go hop.." he reaches out and starts leading the group off.<br><br>And as they walk.. Keeley catches sight of some of the stores.. and compare with earth..there are ALOT of gun.. or rather.. guns seem to be much more commonplace.. the more she looks.. many people carry them..openly..at their sides.. like it's an old wild west.&nbsp; Not everyone.. but maybe 1 in 10.<br><br>Storefronts too.. proudly display long sci-fi looking rifles.. complete with characters Keeley can't read.&nbsp; They continue on...<br><br>Down a level and across to where some throbbing music is playing.&nbsp; Language barrier aside.. music is music.<br><br>Inside the club there is a person at the front who checks G'nisha's gun.&nbsp; He's another Yarzarian..and he gives Eoal a very dirty look before letting the group into the club.<br><br>Inside it's dark.. flashing..glittering.. lights and holographics mixing in a pulsing dizzying array.&nbsp; The patronage is a mixture of Humans and Yarzarians.. that seems to be pretty much who's here.&nbsp; There are no Vrusks except one serving behind the bar, and maybe one or two other dralasites who are obviously with a group of others.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>04-12-2007, 01:06:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley hadn't noticed the prevalence of sidearms till she actually started looking for them. She supposed it probably would be a good idea to get herself one, and probably some training in how to use it too. She stops by the club entrance and cock her head listening to the music for a minute before smiling, "Now this sounds pretty good, reminds me of some of the clubs we had back on earth! Except we had brutish looking humans as bouncers, not Yarzes."<br><br>"Let's grab a drink!" she says loudly after entering, shouting a little to be heard over the music. "So what's the deal with these Yarzarians and Dralasites? Do they not get along or something?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 00:46:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal gets a drink along with Keeley.. all the drinks florescent..and glowing..not clear whether it's the liquid or the glasses somehow providing the illumination.<br><br>Dancing is dancing and while the dance moves and steps may be foreign.. there was enough individuality out there that it was easy to just relax and have fun.<br><br>"Yarzarians have no sense of humour.." Eoal explains.<br><br>G'nisha giggles then pulls Keeley close "Or rather.. they have short fuses and can't put up with the Dralasites." she grins, reaching to pat Eoal on the head.<br><br>It's easy to find a tall table to sit at.. Eoal pausing to extend his legs to stretch himself up to the seat... something which is fascinating in itself.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 03:46:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley finishes most of her drink before popping it back onto the bar and looking around. The dance floor looked familiar in many ways, there were after all only so many ways people could move, unless she supposed, you were a Dralasite. <br><br>She smiles at the pair after their brief explaination and then finds them a table, carrying the remains of her drink. She watches Eaol in some fascination while he raises himself into the seat. "That's pretty neat," Keeley says, watching. "Be nice to be able to do stuff like that."<br><br>"So now hang on just a second, G'nisha you said something about being invaded earlier. Who do we have to worry about invading?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 04:40:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha also drinks quickly.. giggling abit and betraying that she's really not used to all this..well..'fun' and 'freedom'.<br><br>"Ooh..don't worry about him.. the last Sathar war was.. years ago... besides..this is for fun..right?"&nbsp; She stands and then takes Kate's hand.."Do you wanna.. try dancing?"<br><br>Eoal chortles..his legs slowly pulling up into it's body as it is satisfied to sit at the high table.&nbsp; What's even more odd is instead of drinking his drink.. he casually reaches and dips his hand.. the 'fingers' flowing together until it's one long stump which slowly extends into the liquid..and while he keeps talking and joking along..the liquid slowly goes down..as if he's sucking it into his hand.<br><br>"Keeley..will you stop staring at him..let's dance" G'nisha pulls on her arm again.. towards the dance floor.."I feel like I'm 20 again"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 05:01:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley nods and follows G'nisha to the dance floor, her eyes returning to her rather attractive and innocent friend. "Just how old are you anyway?" Keeley asks. "I'm... er... was... 24. Not really sure how old I am now, I mean physically." She grins and laughs a moment, "Kinda strange not to know actually."<br><br>She grabs G'nisha's arm and pulls her to the center of the floor, starting to move to the music, staying close enough to her companion that they could talk if they chose. Otherwise, a good part f her time is spent carefully watching others dance, especially the alien species, and of course, her lovely assistant.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 12:56:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Well.. the only aliens here are the Yarzarians..although the younger ones were dressed in these clubbing clothing that let them spread out their 'wing' membrane.. in normal clothing it was tucked under to keep it out of the way..but now..they'd use it to spread their arms and spin.. of course coloured by glowing colours and patterns.<br><br>"I'm.. " G'nisha presses close.."I'm 38.&nbsp; I know I'm young.. and you'd not be 24..I mean..it's difficult measuring ages.." she pulls close during a slower song to talk alittle more.. alittle apprehensive about being amourous in public..but in the group there were mixed gender..and even some mixed human/yarzarian pairings... actually in the nightclub there were perhaps more mixed race pairing then anything else.<br><br>"I'm going to live to be 200.. so 38 is still very young.. not very experienced at all.. meanwhile.. if we were measuring your age in our terms..you'd probably be 50.. but then you could also say you were only..what.." she pauses..then grins.."8 standard months old?" She smiles softly before a presence is felt to the side.. Eoal having came over.. "Hey you two.. I thought you were her boss..not her.. mate.. or is this part of the contract." he chortles, his arms extending to be more human preportion..his body lifting off the ground as his three legs lengthen to give him a momentarily more human height.. "May I dance?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 17:30:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley laughs, "Its so strange having different ages. So my body is only eight months old? No wonder it feels like so good."<br><br>Keeley was about to say more when Eaol arrived on the scene, and Keeley stepped back to let the Dralasite join in. She stuck her tongue out at him when he made the comment, then stopped dancing for a moment to give him a dry look ad replied, "I don't know, can you dance?" before grinning and laughing again, starting to move again to the music.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 22:38:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The Dralasite joined in.. and every once in awhile when they would dip.. or twist.. he would take her hand.&nbsp; For the dancing he had settled on three legs and two arms.. each of the arms ending with three fingers..the central finger alittle longer and thicker then the others.&nbsp; It would be strange.. their entire body can change at their whim.&nbsp; What would that mean for ergonomics.. what would that mean for society. <br><br>What would that mean... in bed?<br><br>Alcohol continued to flow and G'nisha was the first to succumb.. she has such a low tolerance, and retreats from the dancing at last sitting down illuminated by several glasses around her.&nbsp; And even more strange.. Eaol..even though he finger-drinks as much as the girls.. is completely unfazed by the drink.. although with their constant joking..perhaps they were just drunk all the time.&nbsp; Eventually he does relax too.. just not having the endurance that Keeley has.. and there are others who are glad to flit by.. smile and dance and charm before moving on..
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>06-12-2007, 07:24:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley doesn't stay out on the floor that much longer herself. She dances a bit flirtatiously with a few different people but eventually makes her ay back to the table, nearly falling into her chair. The drinks were starting to catch up with her, though she didn't remember having that many. They sure made strong drinks here in the future, she'd have to find their equivalent of beer instead of hard liquor. The idea of a Dralasite, that was intriguing, and a few mre drinks and she'd be willing to explore it, but looking over at G'nisha... She liked the other woman and well, she'd never gone lesbian before, but there was something about her that was really appealing. Besides, she had plenty of years left to try a few other things out, once she had figured things out with her friend.<br><br>"G'nisha, I'm exhausted and starting to feel drunk again. And we have that meeting to go to in the morning. We should get back to the room soon," she told her assistant. "Plus we need to get me learning some pangal and so forth."<br><br>"Eaol, can we get you a..." Keeley sought for the word, it wasn't cab, they didn't say that. "A flying thing somewhere?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-12-2007, 12:48:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Eaol chortles.. "Ooh.. sure... I be Mister Tanney...is that it?"&nbsp; G'nisha chuckles and of course.. the reference is lost on Keeley.<br><br>The group spill out into the concourse.. it's quite lively.. and now dark out..although the roof of the concourse is lit by a mixture of lights and holographic advertisements..it's almost like a movie as the differnet adverts fight for space on the vaulted gleaming roof.&nbsp; G'nisha needs Keeley's arm to help support her, while Eaol is dead steady.&nbsp; "You know.. next time you return the favour.. we go to a steam bath and then you can pour my drunken body home.." he chortles again, walking them to one of the landings.&nbsp; Swiping his card, within minutes a flying car.. flying..not hovering..lands and the canopy retracts.<br><br>It's a short hop home..one where G'nisha is openly necking with Keeley in the backseat while the car flies high over the city, and Eaol peers from the front, watching the two humans go at it.&nbsp; The view is breathtaking..although with G'nisha making out.. not sure how much Keeley sees.<br><br>And being a flying car - they are deposited at one of the upper landing pads.. no elevator ride up, this time it's a short ride down to their suite..where Eaol drops them off.<br><br>Both women collapse, and sleep is quickly upon them on the floating couch...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>06-12-2007, 19:22:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wouldn't mind a sauna sometime," Keeley tells Eaol, then hauls G'nisha into the car with her. She doesn't even try and stop G'nisha from assaulting her in the back of the vehicle. Honestly she doesn't care who watches, if anyone. She never had a problem with public displays of affection, or even a little more than that. Getting out of the Vehicle, she supports her friend and gives Eaol a smile, "Hope you enjoyed the show. We'll have to hang out again sometime, be safe."<br><br>She almost carries her friend back to the room and promptly falls asleep with her on the sofa, G'nisha half laying on top of her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 00:36:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Luckily the room set an alarm.. it doesn't feel like they've had a full night, but the blinds are drawing back and the alarm ringing.<br><br>G'nisha mutters softly in PanGal.. the polyvox fell off someplace..but it's easy to tell the words are along the 'Ooh.. turn it off..." variety.&nbsp; At last she looks over, then snuggles close, pressing the polyvox to Keeley's chest.. "We gotta get moving.. mmm.." taking Keeley to the bathroom.. a couple pills help with the slight hangover and the doziness..and a shower and fresh clothing later and both women are ready to go.<br><br>A quick monorail takes them to the government buildings where several hours is spent going through more forms, and some preliminary hearings.&nbsp; Keeley's Vrusken lawyer/caseworker is there along with numerous others...and by the end Keeley's alittle more 'official' complete with travel passes which would permit her departure from the planet.&nbsp; She is ushered out of the main courtroom after she was more or less used as an 'exhibit' and then after waiting another hour in a nice lounge (where food is given and G'nisha was absent) the vrusk comes back, sitting beside Keeley.&nbsp; <br><br>His hands come up to drum pointed fingertips together..the chittin clicking<br><br>"Streel is offering a settlement - plus rehabilitation.&nbsp; Of course they wished to take over all of the rehabilitation, but we will not let them get their hands on you.&nbsp; Because PanGalCo is pressing the charges, it was determined that your rehabilition will be handed over to the CDC.. sorry.. the Cassidine Development Corporation as a neutral arbitor.&nbsp; Right now your tenative damages are being assessed at two million credits.. although there is the outstanding issue of the knowledge you represent." he sits back, his bug-like eyes regarding her. "You are now a free citizen.. and a wealthy one.&nbsp; And do not doubt that there are others who wish to take advantage of this.&nbsp; Do you have any questions, Keeley?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 01:14:30</strong>
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				The whole day was kind of a blur of paperwork and testimony and confusion. FInally she found herself alone with her Vrusk lawyer. After spending most of the day around the lawyer she was more at ease around the Vrusk than she would normally have been and sat back at ease on the plush chair.<br><br>"Well, I appreciate you keeping me out of the hands of Streel. I've no wish to be a prisoner again. So wait... what do you mean by rehabilitation? And can I keep G'nisha as my assistant? She's... well, she's really the only person I trust right now." She leaned forward a little, "And what about the knowledge I represent? I was thinking of writing about my homeworld, what it was like, what our history was, that I remember I mean. That isn't going to be an issue is it?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 02:59:39</strong>
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				The Vrusk regards her.&nbsp; "I do hope you're not becoming emotionally attached.. I read the reports I can understand how you may feel that G'nisha was your 'savior'."<br><br>He glanced down for a moment at his wrist - a computer holo readout there.. then back up.<br><br>"Yes..writing.&nbsp; That would be good.. you do realize your world is now.. off limits.&nbsp; There are many who would be intrigued to read about anything you'd recall from your past.&nbsp; There are others who would wish to take a brain-scan.. to learn everything that you know.. even that you forget.&nbsp; You could also consider lecturing at the University of Zebulon.. Of course whatever you choose..it's up to you.&nbsp; Our society values freedom a grea.." he is interupted again..and again looks down at his wrist..this time typing abit with his claws.<br><br>Back up again.. "Your rehabilitation.&nbsp; You do not fit in.&nbsp; You do not speak the language..and you do not know the customs.&nbsp; You have been given an account with the CDC - you should contact them to arrange for one to assist you with the transition.&nbsp; You could choose to remain here, or go to Cassidine itself.. that is wholey up to you.&nbsp; Ooh..excuse me.. I need to go.&nbsp; You can reach me if you need any assistance.&nbsp; I will continue monitoring your case."<br><br>The vrusk looks down, and stands, not even making eye contact as he's finally pulled out of the room, leaving Keeley alone.. or so she thinks.&nbsp; A strange creature.. an alien Keeley has not yet seen before steps around the Vrusk and walks into the room.&nbsp; It's presence is even enough to warrent the Vrusk's attention .. staring until it sees the name badge then continues out.<br><br>It is tall.&nbsp; If it could stand erect it would be well over 12 feet tall, however it's 4 legs are double-articulated - two knees- one in each direction which allow it to fold it's long spindly legs downwards to lower it to about 7 feet tall.&nbsp; It's two arms are long and gainly..and it's head (which looks like some strange face out of ET - yeah..the speilburg movie except with a strange inverted T-shaped mouth) is on top of a meter long sinuious neck.&nbsp; <br><br>It's wearing a light purple jumpsuit wholey unlike any other Keeley has seen before, and it walks up, stopping across from the table.&nbsp; Then even more strangely, it speaks in near-perfect English.<br><br>"Hello Keeley.&nbsp; It is pleased to make your acquaintance.&nbsp; I would like to speak with you before you leave." it's large alien eyes blinking - the eyelids sideways.<br><br>(btw..do you want any graphics of any of the aliens?&nbsp; I could give you links to the RPG this is all based on)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 03:15:31</strong>
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				Keeley nods when the Vrusk speaks, she had somewhat wondered that herself about her feelings for G'nisha. Stockholm syndrome she recalled. When a captive became emotionally attached to a captor. She didn't think that was the case, G'nisha hadn't saved her, not that she knew of anyway. But at least she had been kind and genuinely seemed to like her... She did, didn't she? What if she still worked for Streel? What ifit was just an assignment to her, more experiment? Keeley balled her hands into fists in frustration at the thought and forced the thoughts away. No, that wasn't worth thinking about.<br><br>She looked up at the strange alien and took a sharp breath of surprise. She hadn't seen anything like this yet. "Wh-what are you? And... and yes, you can speak to me if you wish, I have time right now."<br><br>(ooc: sure, send me a link in PMs)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 03:50:46</strong>
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				The creature dipped it's head - with it's strange neck it couldn't 'nod' like a human or yarzirian could.&nbsp; It extended it's long legs to step over the back of the chair and 'sat' down, it's four legs folding up like the landing pads of a apollo era moon lander.<br><br>"My species is Osakar.&nbsp; My name is not pronouncable in your language - you can call me what pleases you.&nbsp; My gender-designation is female and my age is a young-adult.&nbsp; I am a linguistic scholar from the University of Zebulon - I have been studying your language - as much as I have been able to be released by Streel and the Pan-Galactic Corporation."&nbsp; All this time it's speaking in near perfect english - as it's strange T-like mouth moves Keeley can see strange movement therein - two tongues.&nbsp; It's wide eyes stare at Keeley - alittle unnerving.<br><br>"If you have any questions... please ask.&nbsp; I understand my form is unusual to you.&nbsp; My species are not common on the core worlds - we are from what is called the 'Rim Foundations' or merely the 'Rim'"&nbsp; it answers to Keeley's reaction
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 04:29:14</strong>
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				"Your... your english, that's what my language is called, is really good. You could proabbly get around on my world, if it was still around I mean." Keeley says, she doesn't seem quite as frightened by this weirdish looking creature as she did of the Vrusk originally, and she calms herself rather fast, probably its kowing her native language was a big help with that. "I don't know what Streel and Pan-Gal know about my planet, but we spoke hundreds of different languages. I'm fluent in two, English, my native language, which you seem to know, and French, and I know a few words and such of a handful of others."<br><br>"You want me to help you with your language studies, right? I can do that, but I have a million other things to do as well. I want to write about my planet, I guess I don't really need to since I'm supposedly rich now, but I'm a historian." Keeley looked at the Osakar and bit her lip a moment then spoke again, "I'll tell you what. I'm going to write my book while I learn all about the society here, I'll help you with earth's languages that I know if you help me with my translation of the book into Pan-Gal."<br><br>"And, well, if you're a female and you're a linguist, I'll call you... Neva."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 04:42:04</strong>
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				"Neva is a beautiful name.&nbsp; And I will help you although I am only allowed to stay here for 2 standard weeks - after that time I need to be back at the University.&nbsp; I would like to hear of this French.&nbsp; There are not many languages spoken in the Frontier, however many worlds were balkanized as your world was, and had separate languages.&nbsp; I personally speak nearly 40 separate languages - both ones in common use and obscure.&nbsp; I am not a teacher and would not be good, except for perhaps an aide."<br><br>The door chimes and then opens, G'nisha stepping in, then pausing infront of Neva.&nbsp; She looks at you.. then walks over.. <br><br>"Oh my god.. you're. I've seen holos.." G'nisha said in PanGal.<br><br>Neva's head turns around 180 degrees, and then extends in her direction on the long neck, it's mouth starting to speak something which sounds as a cross of arabic and latin.&nbsp; G'nisha seems even more surprised, then answers back in the same strange tongue..before looking to Keeley and explaining.. "She speaks Humanese.."<br><br>(pangal) "Actually the proper name is Endemic High Modern Human.&nbsp; Yes.. I speak it.. and many languages.&nbsp; I was here talking with Keeley about learning her English"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 05:31:38</strong>
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				"G'nisha, that language you speak... Humanese... that sounds really similar to some of the ones spoken on earth. I mean different of course, but similar. Neva... how many different human languages are there and do you know of any that have some similar roots to English?"<br><br>"Oh, and G'nisha, this is Neva, she's a linguist and she's going to be helping me with my book. And maybe even some research. If we have some similar language roots, that would be more evidence that your branch of humanity came from earth!" Keeley said, sounding a little excited at the prospect. <br><br>"And Neva, I've never taught english before, or French, but I'll do my best. English is prety complicated, it's kind of a mix of a bunch of other earth languages with a bunch of borrowed words and weird rules. I think French might actually be less complicated."<br><br>"So G'nisha, apparently I'm really rich now, and they want to send me off to the CDC for rehabilitation... I'm thinking we'll spend a couple weeks here and then head over to Zebulon. I think it would make a good environment to write my book on Earth. Oh and if Pan-Gal or CDC or whoever raise any fuss about you being my assistant, you're going to work directly for me instead of being 'assigned' assigned to me."<br><br>"Oh, and is there a way for me to have a brain scan done on myself? I want to do that so I can recall everything I need to write the book accurately, but I don't want anyone else to get their hands on that... yet. I think if we do it now, I'll finish the book, sell it, make a ton more money, then we can sell my brain scan to the company with the highest bid." Keeley says with a grin, "Good plan, huh?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 05:35:42</strong>
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				They both just stare as Keeley has been obviously formulating a plan.<br><br>Finally Neva speaks up. "There are countless Human dialects.. however only several hundred languages which are all based from only 3 origin proto-languages.&nbsp; Perhaps while on Zebulon you could research Human history - or even travel to some of the early sights on Minotaur, Theseus and other Human worlds."<br><br>G'nisha walks over to sit. "Umm.. Brain scans.. arn't like common place.&nbsp; Typically they are done for people who are preparing to have clone samples taken.. and that's really expensive..even for how much money you have.&nbsp; Remember..we only have a couple thousand..."<br><br>Of course..she doesn't know about the millions yet.<br><br>"Zebulon would be nice.. it's hot and dry tho.. and.." she bites her lip..then nods.."I'll do it..I'll go quite PanGal.. then you can hire me directly.."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 05:56:10</strong>
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				Keeley grins at G'nisha, "Sweetie, how mush does a brain scan cost? You tell me, then I've got news for you. And before you quit PanGal, I might be willing to make a deal with them as well, seeing as how they did sponsor getting me free and all."<br><br>"Neva, that sounds like a brilliant idea. Are you familiar with the three proto-languages? I'm already thinking my second topic of research is going to be exploring the link between Thesian humans, that the human homeworld, right? And Earth." Keeley pauses then looks over at the strange alien being, "So you say you're still young right? Well, so am I, at least physically and well, since I've been dead for a thousand years or so, I guess mentally too. What do you say we pool our resources. You help me research this second book, we'll call it... Origin of the Species," she grinned at that, of course, neither G'nisha nor Neva would know the historical irony of that name. "And you'll get your name on the cover, and a percentage of course. You too G'nisha."<br><br>"Just think, if we can do this, you two will both be rich in your own right, but we'll all be famous... probably forever." Or until your world gets turned into radioactive ball and your species goes extinct, Keeley didn't add. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 13:25:18</strong>
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				They both look at each other again.. then G'nisha rushed and embraced Keeley.&nbsp; "You.. you.." she doesn't know what to say.<br><br>The Osakar was also abit stunned, but it had been asked a question.. "Why yes, I can speak the language... oh!"&nbsp; It's long dainty arms pulled back slightly as G'nisha rushed into Keeley's arms.&nbsp; Then as she nuzzled Neva's long neck leaned inward, it's head quirking as it stared at the two humans.&nbsp; "Please continue.. this is fascinating."&nbsp; It's hands come up, drumming it's complex fingers together.. "As you may know - my species is mono-gendered.&nbsp; All Osakar's are female.&nbsp; You appear to share this gender bias."<br><br>... was that a joke?&nbsp; Or just strange alien comprehension of the situation?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 17:34:05</strong>
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				Keeley laughed, "Neva, I like women and men. In english the word is bisexual."<br><br>Petting G'nisha's hair as they embaced, Keeley smiled more and said, "It's nothing, and it's going to be some major work..."<br><br>"First things first though, I'll need that brain scan. I'm thinking, why use my money for it at all... I'm going to try and make a deal with these Pan-Gal people. I know they want what's in my head, and I want access to their research, and I'm willing to give it to them, as long as they agree to my terms."<br><br>"Neva, I've probably got a busy day tomorrow, so if you give me your number to reach you, I'll find time to work with you on your english while you're still on planet."<br><br>"G'nisha, can you arrange for me to met with someone at Pan-Gal to work out a deal? We'll see if they bite at my offer."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 04:24:21</strong>
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				Neva nods.&nbsp; "My species only has one gender - which is considered female by most of the Frontier experts.&nbsp; You can certainly have my number and I am reachable most of the time."&nbsp; The tall dainty creature stood then came over to touch hands with Keeley and G'nisha before leaving.<br><br>G'nisha nodded.."I could do all of that.&nbsp; And arrange for the scans.. and.." she blushes... "You mean all of that.&nbsp; Before I met you..I just thought I liked men.. I never gave much thought to it.. just..putting myself in my work."&nbsp; She nuzzles, then the two of them get to work.<br><br>Apparently the brain-scans are semi-commonplace - although being the first time there were more tests and paperwork for Keeley to get set.&nbsp; They found it strange that Keeley did not wish a clone-sample taken - the most often use for brain-scans were for educating a clone with a proof of death of the..first body.&nbsp; It also put Keeley out 50,000 credits - which was a drop in the bucket in her new account.<br><br>And by the next sunrise (which actually isn't that far away) Keeley found herself going to the PanGal offices for a meeting... G'nisha having taken her clothing shopping for a very sophisticated outfit - a 5,000 credit 'power suit' which made Keeley look exquisite.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 05:28:06</strong>
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				Keeley followed G'nisha to the PanGal offices, she chewed on her lip while she sat and waited to be called into the meeting. She had been a little quiet most of the morning, spending much of the morning lost in her own thoughts. "G'nisha, how safe is the data from my brain scan?" she asked then, "I mean, how secure is it? Could one of these mega-corporations get a hold of it? Copy it without my knowing?&nbsp; I'm a little worried about that. Part of what I want to do hinges on that stuff being kept secret for now, it's my biggest bargaining chip after all."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 05:34:37</strong>
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				"Well.. technically they are supposed to be kept under lock and key - it's a very serious offense to tamper with them." she bites her lip.."If you are as rich as you say you are.. you know.. instead of trusting the sample with that company.. you could always hire people yourself.. heck you could make your own corporation to both take care of it.. as well as incorporate for all of your information you will be releasing.&nbsp; It only makes sense.." <br><br>She blushes..never having thought that big before. "You.. you should do that.&nbsp; Make up a company..&nbsp; Heck..everyone is so heck bent to help you.. they could help get through the paperwork.&nbsp; Then you'd not need to worry about security..since they would be your own people.. like.. me"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 05:44:09</strong>
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				Keeley smiled, "All right, that sounds like a smart thing to do then. We'll do that. G'nisha, you know this stuff better than I do, can I put you in charge of getting all that set up?"<br><br>"Of course, if things go as I hope with the people here, that little corporation might end up a part of PanGal, or at least working with them pretty heavily." Kelley's eyes went thoughtful for a minute. "You know G'nisha. The possibilities of what I- what <em>we</em> can do are nearly endless." <br><br>"I never really imagined being rich before and having the chance to do, well, anything almost. The thing is, I don't want to keep dragging you along on things I want to do. Once we get things working and we have time, I want you to pick something you've always wanted to do. And you know, money isn't really a problem."<br><br>"Now when is this darn meeting going to start?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 05:55:44</strong>
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				G'nisha grins.."You know those business people... you can't rush them.&nbsp; And a new company has got to have corporate partners.. right?&nbsp; PanGal is better then Streel by any means."&nbsp; she smiles..about to go on more when a dralasite in a suit (which itself is abit comical) comes out.&nbsp; G'nisha comes along..acting much like a personal secretary as Keeley is lead into a nicely appointed office.<br><br>A rather dashing Human stands and shakes her hand. "Hello.. I'm Mr Travis.. you can call me Davin.&nbsp; It's Keeley..is it not?" he shakes her hand, glancing up and down her.&nbsp; "Now.. please..I'm curious to this appointment.&nbsp; Your secretary was most insistant that you have a meeting with someone from the Pan Galactic Corporation.&nbsp; I'm aware of your unique.. situation.&nbsp; Tell me.. how can PanGal help you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 06:46:34</strong>
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				Keeley returned the handshake, noticing the way he looked her over, must be one heck of a good suit, Keeley thought.<br><br>"She's more than a secretary Mr. Travis, she's my assistant. I'm sure it's just the translation, but in my time," Oh god, had she really said that? Only old people talked that way. "Secretary was a rather obsolete and sexist term. Assistant will do nicely for now though."<br><br>She smiled took one of the seats available in the room, "Well Mr. Trav- Davin. I think you must realize that I posess a lot of information Streel corporation went to a lot of trouble to get their hands on, information your company went to a lot of trouble to interefere with them about." Keeley pause and pursed her lips, then continued. "What I'm proposing here Davin is a partnership."<br><br>"You see, I'm going to be working on a few books, first one detailing a brief history of Earth, my homeworld. Then I'm planning on using my particular knowledge to explore the link between Earth and Thesius."<br><br>"Now I've made quite a sum of money in the settlement, and your company was well, rather generous as well after you sponsored the mission to rescue me, but while I have a good bit of money, your company's resources dwarf mine. I'm proposing the following, you support my company. I'm forming a corporation of my own you see. Give us access to your resources; anything you recovered from Earth, your research data, and give me access to your corporate vessels for travel purposes, we can hop along with your normal trade routes most likely. And once I finish my book on the origins of humanity, I will give you total access to my brain scan. And of course, we'll cut you in for 25 percent of the profit on sales of the book. After that we can discuss maybe forming a more permanent corporate alliance if we both find it agreeable."<br><br>"Oh, and I want all the details you have about Earth, including any and all survey data. I want to know what is left there and if it would be possible to push for a research team to be allowed access to the planet."<br><br>Keeley leaned back in the chair and smirked, she might have been putting too much stock in how badly they wanted her information, but her parents had always taught her to aim for the stars.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 12:50:31</strong>
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				Devin listened to the proposal and then sat back.&nbsp; He pursed his lips and whistled.<br><br>"Mmm.. you don't start low.. do you, Miss Keeley."&nbsp; His hands came together.<br><br>"Do you have any idea of.. the size of the Pan Galactic Corporation."&nbsp; He stands and walks around the desk.&nbsp; <br><br>"The Pan Galactic Corporation is the largest corporation in the Frontier in all history.&nbsp; There are multiple outlets on every settled planet in the Frontier and near every settled planet in the Rim Coalition.&nbsp; Miss Keeley, the Pan Galactic Corporation owns cities.. space stations.. even it's own planet."<br><br>He walks around, his hands coming to rest on her shoulders, gently squeezing.&nbsp; "The Pan Galactic Corporation has the largest spacefleet next to Frontier Spacefleet - and that includes armed vessels.&nbsp; We have more firepower then all of StarLaw.&nbsp; There are thousands of billions of employees who work for the Pan Galactic Corporation.. and it's assets make up a significant chunk of the new assets of all contacted alien species.&nbsp; Period."<br><br>He moves around infront of her, his hand sliding down her shoulder to take her hand. "What I'm trying to say is.&nbsp; We can truly appreciate what you are offering.&nbsp; And I admire the move for you to incorporate.&nbsp; But you are one individual.&nbsp; What you have to offer.. if we truly desired it we could go Streel's route - however we are not that underhanded."<br><br>He paused, his hands slipping away as he returned around his desk.<br><br>"I don't want to be .. harsh.&nbsp; And please do not take this the wrong way.&nbsp; We would love to stand by and assist you - but partnerships.. corporate alliances." he gave a smile.. "Keeley do you not think that is abit... heady?&nbsp; Arrogant?"&nbsp; He smiled.. although it's hard to truly know his motives.. whether he means to totall smack her down.. or just ... respectfully share his opinion.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 17:08:12</strong>
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				"No more arrogant than assuming just because you're large you could do whatever you wish." Keeley replied, staring at him coldly for a moment before her lips curled up slightly. "If you're not interested, I'm sure one of the other corporations would be."<br><br>"And I'm sure you could seize the scan, probably even kidnap me, but I can be... less than cooperative."<br><br>"Now Mr. Travis, what I'm asking for doesn't even offer much risk on the part of your company. Your company doesn't have to do any of the work, just support me."<br><br>Keeley forced a smile and pushed herself to her feet, "I would have hoped to speak to someone with vision. After all, I'm sure that is how your company grew so large. I see I was mistaken..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 22:48:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckled.. "Vision?&nbsp; Miss Keeley.. you keep assuming that you're offering something unique in this Frontier.&nbsp; Something no man could do without" he leans forward.. "The Frontier is filled with unique once in a lifetime.&nbsp; One becomes a large company knowing which is sound investments.&nbsp; But you have no need to be so defensive.&nbsp; I've not said no.. and frankly there is probably more money to be made by you incorporating and slowly selling your secrets then selling your brain-scan to us.&nbsp; And that is where we would be more interested.. as no doubt some other companies would be.&nbsp; And that would be where we would be able to assist you - we could network you with executives in companies to get your word out.&nbsp; We could offer the startup resources and infrastructure.. and offer the protection from other companies who may be more direct.&nbsp; And as you said..all we would ask for is a partnership.. a non-controlling interest in your corporation as well as representation on your eventual board of directors."<br><br>He walks to her front.. "You do not need to toss threats around, Miss Keeley.. we are all friends here.&nbsp; Friends with lots to offer"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 23:20:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley laughed then and smiled, "Well good, I hate beating around the bush. You're interested, and you've told me what you want, that's what I needed to know."<br><br>She sat back down and waited for him to do the same. "All right Devin, you want a stake in the company, that I can agree too, I'll even okay a mandatory seat for a representative from Pan-Gal. I'm planning on keeping a controlling interest for myself anyway, if you would have demanded that, we'd have had nothing further to discuss."<br><br>Keeley leaned back and smiled at him, "What say I offer you twenty percent of the company. I'm keeping sixty for myself, and five goes to my assistant. That leaves fifteen percent public. You'll be the second largest shareholder. Is that acceptable to you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 23:32:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He purses his lips.&nbsp; "I'd probably suggest you rethink some of those preportions.. plus you may not need the public funds.&nbsp; There are more then enough other corporations who would both be interested and be willing to get in on the ground floor - and have resources to help you.&nbsp; Again..this is where we could help you out most."&nbsp; <br><br>He smiles.."Miss Keeley.. also let's not rush things.&nbsp; Before we start making contracts.. you need to form your company.. you need to start working on the ground floor.&nbsp; You will also need to make sure you hire professionals to take care of your company..since you will be spending your time writing.. no?&nbsp; You will definately need the most conductive enviroment for you to write"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>09-12-2007, 00:01:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Fair enough," Keeley responded, "the important thing is that I know your company is interested. We can revisit this again later, probably before long actually. These computers that can respond to voice commands and all are such a great help with writing."<br><br>"So then, can you offer some help getting my operation set up? I'm sure someone in your organization knows which wheels to grease, so to speak, to get things moving. G'nisha, my assistant, is going to be taking the lead in setting up the company while I work on some other things. So if you have someone she can contact, that would be most appreciated."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-12-2007, 00:15:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods.&nbsp; "Don't worry.. actually we will start working with one of your first other corporations.. MerCo.&nbsp; They specialize in personnel.. personnel of any sort for any needs.&nbsp; We can handle alot of the finances and legalities.&nbsp; We do need to figure where to set up your corporate offices... And I'm sure you have lots to think about." he smiles..standing.."I'm sure we'll be meeting very soon... and often."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>09-12-2007, 01:28:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, the offices are the easy part. I'll be spendinga fair amount of time at the University of Zebulon, so the offices should be around there. I'm not crazy about starting something here then not being around to keep track of it, at least not when it's just starting off."<br><br>"Thank you for your time," Keeley added, standing and offering her hand again, "You've been a help, and I'm looking forward to working with you soon."<br><br>Once out of the meeting, she'll inform G'nisha of the developments then rub her eyes. "Having money is more stressful than I thought. I think I want to go back to the hotel, have a drink, and get started on some work."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-12-2007, 15:00:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha meets up with Keeley, and takes her out to a restaurant.&nbsp; The day is already ending (sheesh.. they sure go fast..and it plays havoc on the internal clock) and she's looking haggard to.&nbsp; <br><br>She places a small device on the table, and then activates one of those wrist computers that Keeley has seen others using.<br><br>"I know you want to go to the Zebulon system.. there is a little problem."&nbsp; <br><br>A world comes into existence between them..&nbsp; It looks perfect..pristine..almost like another earth.&nbsp; There is even a moon that slowly floats around it.&nbsp; "This is Anker, Zebulon.&nbsp; It's where the university is.. unfortunately due to corporate laws - only the University is allowed to have offices there.&nbsp; One can work there, but the planet is reserved for places of learning.&nbsp; We do have some other options.."<br><br>The world changes... another one comes up.. this one a molted red and yellow.&nbsp; There is barely any oceans at all on it.. and two moons flit by.&nbsp; If Keeley didn't know any better it looked like Tattooine from Star Wars.&nbsp; "This is Volturnus.&nbsp; It's a newly opened world, and the Frontier population is in maybe 20 cities.&nbsp; Unfortunately being a new world - there are dangers there.. mostly from the Mechanons.&nbsp; Although after the last war, most of the Mechanon who truely hate organic life had left.. or been destroyed."<br><br>The world changes again to a pearly world.&nbsp; This one is primarily blue and blue - it seems the vegetation is light blue tinged and the sun's star makes even the clouds appear bluey pearlescent.&nbsp; Again a moon - this one white.. circles the planet. "This is another idea.. Circe in the Solar Minor system.&nbsp; The system is a mixed Human/Vrusk settlement - although laws prevent over population.&nbsp; It's alot safer then Volturnus - although I don't know about having all the Vrusk's around"<br><br>G'nisha turns off the holo projector.<br><br>"That's just a first glance.. there are dozens of worlds, hundreds of moons, and that's not counting the satellites where we could choose to go to.&nbsp; And we.." she grins.. "If we pick somewhere..we should probably go there.. you know.. check it out before we incorporate."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>09-12-2007, 19:27:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So Volturnus is in the Zebulon system too right?" Keeley asks. "At least it's in the same system so even if we don't have access to a ship that can go faster than light we can still travel between the two planets pretty easily."<br><br>She pauses and thinks for another minute. "I think I'd rather try that. While... Circe? Looked nice, it's a bit too... uhm... blue for me. Besides, so far I don't have a terribly good opinion of the Vrusk we've met."<br><br>Smiling over at her friend, she lays a gentle hand on hers. "Are you doing all right G'nisha? You look well, pretty tired, but I guess I do too. These short days are tough on me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-12-2007, 00:21:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That's the other benifit of Volturnus.. it's day is almost a standard day long.. and it's gravity is lighter then this world..so we wouldn't get as tired as quickly.&nbsp; It's a dry world.. but if we stay in a city we'd have all the ammenities.&nbsp; plus.." she blushes and looks away..abit bashful.<br><br>"I told you I always wanted to be an explorer.. well..there are some parts of Volturnus still unexplored.&nbsp; I figure.. you know..when we have time..I could get an aircar.. or even an explorer.. and you know.. travel.. adventure.."<br><br>She strokes the hand back.. glancing up.&nbsp; "Do you want me to make a booking for us to go to Volturnus?&nbsp; And..what about that Dralasite fellow.. Eoal.&nbsp; We did promise him that we'd go out to the steam baths with him..&nbsp; You know.. he almost feels like a friend."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>10-12-2007, 01:10:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah, we should set something up. Make it a couple days from now. I promised Neva I'd help her with her english, and we did say we'd take Eaol to those steam baths. Though I don't know how I'm going to handle a few hours of that humor, unless I get pretty drunk myself. You're right though, he does seem like a friend, maybe we can do something for him too sometime, ."<br><br>"Oh, and... this is your homeworld right? Do you want to go visit your family? If you do, you're welcome to take some time off before I drag you with me to some other planet."<br><br>She leans back and lets out a small sigh, "It's weird. I always figured if I made it rich I'd do something to help my family and friends, and now, here I am, rich, and I don't have any family to help. All I've got is well, you and I guess Eaol."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-12-2007, 13:13:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She blushed.. "Actually my family is up on the station.&nbsp; That's why I'm more used to standard time.. I was born and raised on the up-port."&nbsp; she smiled.. then groaned.. "I don't know about the steam baths.&nbsp; You know.. once they get going.. they can be.. umm.. silly.&nbsp; You think they are bad without being drunk"<br><br>The girls had a good dinner, and as the sun started rising, went to bed.&nbsp; The next day G'nisha disappeared to attend to things, giving Keeley an afternoon to start settling amillion little affairs.&nbsp; There were a couple trid messages from PanGal - one from the CDC (she never did contact them) as well as a goofy one from Eoal.&nbsp; and by goofy.. he was upside down and kept emphasising things that seemed nonsensical.. but then without knowing PanGal natively it's so hard to tell if he's just being goofy or punny.<br><br>Finally there was a Tridcall from Zit'nik - the lawyer.&nbsp; He was curious on how Keeley was getting along and 'checking up' on her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>10-12-2007, 20:22:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley returned the CDC call by sending them a message and telling them she would be travelling to teh Zebulon system soon, but that once her trip was finished, she'd be happy to work out the details of the rehabilitation. She dealt with the PanGal messages, then spent a little time talking to the lawyer, informing him of some of her plans. As far as the message with Eaol, she'd wait for G'nisha on that one, she did have some important things to work on today. <br><br>After practicing some more on her PanGal, a slow process even with the computer, she dialed up Neva, informing her of their plans to travel to Volturnus in a few days and trying to set up some time to help her with her English. Once that was all out of the way, Keeley began working on her book about what Earth had been like. Within a few hours she had a fairly detailed outline of the planned book that she was satisfied with, and returned to working on some other small chores and loose ends.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-12-2007, 00:07:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The lawyer approved of the plan, and indicated that he would persue some other avenues.&nbsp; He mentioned that Keeley could be approached by others, he would try to give advance warning but incase he was too tied up not to be surprised.&nbsp; The CDC indicated they had offices on the station around Ankar - and they would be interested in having a representative meet up with Keeley at some point.&nbsp; <br><br>And finally G'nisha called, indicating she wouldn't be coming home that night.&nbsp; She had went up to the station, and was going to be staying overnight up there - she got together with some relatives, and with the plans to go away was seeing them before they went.<br><br>That left Keeley on her own - and one can only take so many language lessons before they grow tiring.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>11-12-2007, 00:48:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Indeed, after a while Keeley was bored and needed to get out and do something. She called up one of the flying cabs and had it take her out to where she and G'nisha had been the other day. She headed over to one of the gun stores first, she wanted to get herself one of those laser pistols. If she was going to be getting into some potential trouble, she wanted to make sure she had some kind of self-defense. <br>Entering one of the stores she finds a clerk and after asking what seemed like dozens of questions settles on a laser pistol that was a little larger than G'nishas and supposedly packed a bit more of a punch. <br><br>After that, she headed over to a bar, she wanted to grab herself a drink, she could use one after being cooped up inside all day.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-12-2007, 13:21:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He picked herself up a pistol - everything paid for on her ID.&nbsp; She also picked up a small battery the size of a stone.. was taught how to install it, and how to work the dial to set the intensity of the laser.<br><br>Then with gun at her side - surprisingly light - she hit the town again.&nbsp; Returning to the bar she was about to walk in when she was grabbed from behind.&nbsp; Large claw-tipped hands grabbed her by the arms, pinning them to her side (preventing her from drawing her gun) and she was pulled into a side alley.. another heavy calloused feeling hand clamped over her mouth.. the fur on the backside of the hand tickling her palm.<br><br>"Well.. if it's not the big mouth Yarzarian hater..." sneered a voice in her ear.&nbsp; "Hey boys.. look..she came packing."&nbsp; Hands reached to her holster, and the gun is pulled out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>11-12-2007, 17:21:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley tried to scream, but the furred hand made quick work of that idea. Instead of a cry of 'help', all she could manage wasa loud and indignant, "mmmph!" She tried to struggle against the hands that held her, but the strength in them surpassed her own by enough that she couldn'y break free. She then recognizedthe Yarzarian as the same bully that had picked on them previously, her eyes widened n alarm and she tried to scream agin when he siezed her pistol, then, remembering something she learned on earth a long time ago, she tried to stomp her heel into the foot of whomever held her. She hoped that would make him looe his grip and allow her to escape.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-12-2007, 18:36:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her foot did come down, and did connect.&nbsp; It connected on a heavy boot and that earned her a snarl and a laugh.&nbsp; "She's a feisty one..." the hands tightened their grip and twisted, finally getting her into the dark alley.<br><br>Keeley was pulled around and brought face to face with her gun.&nbsp; "Ooh..so little strange furless one has a gun now.&nbsp; I wonder if it's charged..." The yarzarian holding the gun grinned, and twisted the dial.. the one the gun instructor told her was 'intensity'.&nbsp; He then levelled it at Keeley.. "Settle down.. or we'll really see you dance."&nbsp; A snarl right against her ear backed that up.. then even more disguisting.. the one holding her.. the one she insulted the other day.. LICKS her ear.<br><br>"Man.. I don't know why you always go for the fur-less.. I think they are disguisting.." one of his friends comments... Keeley still held at gunpoint
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>11-12-2007, 19:33:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once she noticed the gun pointed right at her, and the Yarzarian toying with the intensity dial she froze. She made a disgusted face when the one holding her licked her ear and let out a little frightened whimper. She wasn't used to being helpless like this, at least in the room that the Streel people had held her she had some control, here in this alleyway, she had none. And to make matters worse, the gun she had just bought was levelled at her. "plsss, nnnn," she tried to beg through the hand that covered her mouth, staring wide eyed at the gun.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>12-12-2007, 01:17:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ooh.. not so big now.. are you." The one mocked, licking her ear again.&nbsp; His buddy jibed him.. "She's still taller then you.. snort!" a nasally laugh.<br><br>The one holding her snarled, and then looked.. "If she calls out.. shoot her.&nbsp; Heck.. If she moves.. shoot her." the claw moves from her hand.. reaching down to grope her chest.&nbsp; The 3rd one reaches his hand to cover his eyes.. "Oh.. man that's just wrong.. she's a furless.&nbsp; You are one sick Monat!"<br><br>The clawed furry hand continues to molest her.. "What.. I think she likes it.. don't you.. you like it.. right?" he snarls in her ear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>12-12-2007, 04:13:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley stays frozen in place, she had no desire to be killed, not that she wanted to be raped by a bunch of pseudo-monkey looking thugs either. She closes her eyes and turned her head away so that the one behind her can't growl into or list her ear again. She wanted to fight, run, cry out, anything, but with her gun pointed at her... She tried to calculate the chances of knocking the gun away before he could squeeze the trigger, but the way that one stared at her, she knew he'd shoot if she even twitched incorrectly. <br><br>She waited till the hand that had been covering her mouth moved away and she begged, quietly, "Stop... please... I can pay you..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>12-12-2007, 13:30:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The one behind chuckled.. "Ooh.. you bet you could pay... heh heh heh"<br><br>"Ooh..man..that's just perverse.." the one who seemed against all of this commented.&nbsp; The groping got alittle more intense when there was a shadow at the end of the hall.<br><br>"Hey.. what are you doing down there?" comes the clicking voice.<br><br>Heads turned - "Hey.. Bug off.." followed by general chuckling.. "We're just having alittle fun with our friend."<br><br>The Vrusk turns, and starts to walk into the hallway when everyone acts.&nbsp; The Yaz holding Keeley twists and pushes her down to the ground, coming to rest straddling her, looking down at her face with his furry face.&nbsp; The others ducked down behind what little cover they could find.&nbsp; "Fly off... or else.." the one with the gun yells.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>12-12-2007, 16:20:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley let out a soft whimper, wishing this were like a movie and suddenly spiderman or someone would just appear and save her. Then she heard the distinctive sound of a Vrusk at the end of the alleyway. She could scream, but tha woudln't help, they'd just shoot the vrusk, and her too. She could reach he chronometer, but who could she call for help that they wouldn't hear, and she didn't even really know where she was anyway.<br><br>No that wouldn't help at all, instead, with the Yazarian straddling her upper waist and all of them distracted by the curious Vrusk, Keeley decides to try something. She raises her legs ina sudden motion and tries to wrap them under the Yazarian's chin then use the leverage to push him onto his back and off her. If she could do that, she could maybe grab his gun too. It was at least, worth a chance...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-12-2007, 17:32:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Luckily most of the attention was on the Vrusk, and reaching forward, she hooked the Yarzirian and pulled his body off her.. strangely his body was alot lighter then she was figuring he would have been..even with his claws reaching to try to hold on.<br><br>He fumbles, and drops his weapon as he's tossed.. one of his buddies is already running away.. "SLot this... your furry hormones arn't worth getting shot" meanwhile the other one who has Keeley's gun turns at the commotion.. and in slow motion.. he fires.<br><br>There is no force of impact - but it's suddenly as if someone jabbed her side with a red-hot poker.&nbsp; There is a momentary after-flash of light - or so she thinks, and a sizzle from where the beam cut straight through her clubbing outfit.&nbsp; "Stop fussing.. you silly herk!"<br><br>Down the alley, the Vrusk crouched it's torso low, and was starting to make it's way towards them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>13-12-2007, 17:59:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley lets out a loud cry as she is hit with the laser. It hurt, but at least it wasn't a killing shot. She had been groping for the gun the other Yarzarian had dropped, but her hands jerked back to her body, clutching where she had been hit. Instinctively she rolled onto her side an started to curl up, pulling her legs in close and groaning at the pain from the shot. Still, one arm reached out towards the gun that lay nearby.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>14-12-2007, 13:40:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Luckily it seems the pain started to fade after the initial burn - although whenever she moved that part of her side it reminded her of the wound there.<br><br>It was growing more chaotic now.. the Vrusk was getting closer..and he pulled out a large gun..the barrel looked positively huge.. definately not a laser.<br><br>The remaining Yarzirians were scrambling now.. getting to their feet as Keeley picked up the dropped gun.&nbsp; This one looked sortof like a classic 'normal' gun..although there were a couple buttons - markings in PanGal.<br><br>There was a pop, then an instant later a small hissing sound.&nbsp; A bullet wizzed by.. followed by a glowing contrail.. the bullet itself appearing to be rocket powered as it flies down the alley, slamming into the wall at the far end.&nbsp; This only speeds up the Yarzarians.. who flee quickly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>14-12-2007, 17:15:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seeing the Yarzarians run, Keeley starts to get to her feet, groaning at the pain in her side as she does, but still holding on to the pistol she liberated, after all, they still had hers. She turned to look at the Vrusk who had save her, her eyes dropping to the pistol it used. That thing was outright huge, and it fired some kind of rocket bullet, which was pretty amazing in itself. "Thank you," she said in a quiet voice, "You probably saved my life."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-12-2007, 14:49:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Vrusk walks up, looking down at the polyvox.&nbsp; "No.. they were just being hoodlums.. I doubt they would have killed you."&nbsp; It's bug-like eyes look down the hallway, it's claw putting the long pistol away.&nbsp; "Are you from Theseus?&nbsp; Why don't you speak PanGal?"<br><br>It reaches down to help her up.. her side alittle sore.. although thankfully it just feels like a small pinpoint burn now..not as serious as one would expect after being shot. (It was the lowest setting)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>16-12-2007, 05:26:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well that one seemed like he was going to rape me anyway, so thank you for helping me," Kelley answered. "I'm Keeley by the way, I'm not from Theseus, I'm from Earth. I'm still learning PanGal."<br><br>She absently rubbed her side and slipped the pistol she had acquired from the Yarzarians into her holster. "They took my pistol, should I report it to star law?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-12-2007, 13:34:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Vrusk nods, holstering its pistol.&nbsp; "I am Ktza'Lit Ni'zit.&nbsp; Earth.. I have not heard of this planet.&nbsp; Is it from the Rim?&nbsp; You could report this to Star Law - and they would do nothing.&nbsp; They are worried about Sathar plots or world terrorists.&nbsp; You could report it to the authorities..and they would do nothing.&nbsp; You've gotten away clear and clean." <br><br>It moves closer, and leans down, a claw reaching to her side. "Let me look at that.&nbsp; Hmm.. very little damage at all.. I would suspect that the pistol was set on it's lowest setting.. they probably just wanted to scare you.&nbsp; On higher settings, Lasers can cut holes through ferrocrete"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>16-12-2007, 17:34:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, not from the rim, it, uhm... It's a dead planet. I was found in a cryogenic sleep in orbit." Keeley tells him, her, it. "What if they use my gun to commit a crime? Won't I get in trouble if I don't report it stolen?"<br><br>"Yeah, it hurts a little but not too bad."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-12-2007, 20:06:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Vrusk comes up to her, and reaches to check her. "Why would you?&nbsp; You didn't commit the crime.. your gun was stolen from you."&nbsp; Obviously the laws here are alittle different then back on Earth.<br><br>"Dead planet.. that is most curious.&nbsp; You are like something from a Human Trid.. you Humans are fond of those fanciful Trid shows." It lifted her arm and examined her side.&nbsp; "You should be better in a couple days.. as long as you don't go into any dark alleys.&nbsp; Do you want me to walk you back to a monorail station?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>16-12-2007, 20:27:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah, I know. I barely believe it myself sometimes, but here I am." Keeley says with dry humor, though whether it translated through the polyvox she didn't know. "Well back on my world, guns were registered, so if someone stole my gun and used it for a crime and I hadn't reported it stolen, I'd be in trouble. The laws here are a bit different than I'm used too."<br><br>"If you could walk me back that would be great. I hadn't planned on entereing any alleyways, let alone a dark one in the first place, then those damn Yarzarians jumped me." Keeley let out a sigh and muttered, "G'nisha is going to freak when she finds out."<br><br>She looks back up at the Vrusk and motions towards the mouth of the alleyway, "So Ktza," she says, her mouth stumbling over the strange name, "What's your story?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-12-2007, 23:38:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You would need to believe it - it if were true." okay.. so the bug was taking it literally. "That is a strange concept.&nbsp; It does not make any logical sense - how could you be held accountable if the weapon was stolen from you."&nbsp; <br><br>The Vrusk started leading her out to the concourse.&nbsp; "I am considered abit of an.. eccentric.&nbsp; I find studying humans and such fascinating.&nbsp; Others of my kind would find that interest.." it pauses..searching for a word. "Vulgar.&nbsp; But I find your passions.. intriguing.&nbsp; Who is G'nisha?&nbsp; Your partner?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 00:01:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Uhm... She's... well... I don't know." Keeley admitted. "It's hard to explain and a long story. Basically G'nisha worked for the company that revived me. Then she started working for the company that rescued me from the first one. Now she works for me. And yes, there's a bit more of a... personal involvement too. Like I said, it's complicated."<br><br>While she told the brief story, Keeley ran her fingers through her hair and looked over at the Vrusk. "So you're eccentric huh? I seem to fit in with eccentric folk. So don't Vrusk consider companies like families or something? I thought that's what the computer told me. Who do you work for, if anyone? And... why do you find us interesting?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 02:49:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Vrusk nodded. "Yes.. that is the most convenient way to consider it.&nbsp; We don't work for a company - we are part of a greater corporation.&nbsp; And we do not shift allegiances as other cultures are so quick to do."&nbsp; It paused, it's antenna lowering to the ground, then looking back up.&nbsp; "You could consider me part of a special detachment.&nbsp; I work .. independently.. for Zit-Kit Industries." It paused, and it's antenna flicked with agitation.<br><br>As they walk Keeley could watch it's rear 8 legs in action, each leg acting independently especially on the concourse to weave the long body of the Vrusk around others as it walked.<br><br>"I find you fascinating.. because you are so free.&nbsp; You can choose what you wish to accomplish.. then do it.&nbsp; Other Vrusks find that trait..repugnant"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 04:40:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley smirked over at her new Vrusk companion, "Yeah, I suppose you're right there. We do seem to pretty much do whatever pops into our heads. That isn't always a great thing though, gets plenty of us into trouble."<br><br>"And you know, we don't always accomplish what we want to do, those with money have a lot easier time of it than others you know." She kept up with the Vrusk, watching it walk, a little fascinated by the insect-like alien. She hadn't really hada&nbsp; chance to get to know one before, and so far, this one didn't seem too bad at all. "So what does Zit-Kit do? Aside from have sometimes employees who help foolish human damsels in distress?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 21:43:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It stopped and turned it's insectoid head at her..it's mandibles flicking.&nbsp; "Foolish?&nbsp; I thought you said that they had accosted you - that you did nothing untoward to provoke the attack?&nbsp; You need to get your story straight - especially if you will be going to Star Law about this." it regarded her, and through the translator - it was hard to discern what emotion the creature was giving.&nbsp; <br><br>"Zit-Kit Ordinance is a subsidiary of WarTech Limited.&nbsp; Our office focused on emergent technologies - we worked on the Alpha and Omega bolts."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>19-12-2007, 05:42:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Foolish as in wandering around alone when I don't know much about a place," Keeley answered, "And what's the point of going to star law? You said they wouldn't do anything. I think I'd rather just go home, I've had enough of courts and law and everything for a while."<br><br>"And I've no idea what alpha or omega bolts are. I've only been alive again for a few weeks, and only been free for a few days now, but I'm sure it's impressive." <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-12-2007, 06:06:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It stops again.. looking at Keeley.&nbsp; "I really don't understand your Human humour Keeley of Earth... I really don't.&nbsp; MM.. I'm not sure most people know about bolts - you do need an explorer or marshal license to carry them.&nbsp; Unlike beam weapons or most projectiles - there isn't much of a defense against bolts - and because of that - well.. in the wrong hands.. it could cause havoc."<br><br>It pauses.."See..talk like this gets me ostracized.&nbsp; My kin say that I sound like a Human.. talking of such adventure."<br><br>They get to a monorail terminal.. one that could lead her home.&nbsp; "Here you are.. safe."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>19-12-2007, 06:45:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just talking about adventure can get you ostracized?" She said sounding a bit amazed at the prospect. <br><br>"Look, uhm Ktza, you saved me from those Yarzarians, and I owe you for that. If there is anything I can ever do for you, please, get in touch with me," Keeley added, offering up her contact information.<br><br>"And you're welcome to ride with me if you like. I'd hate to find out those Yarzes came back and made trouble with you. I can get you a room, or a ride to wherever you wish to go..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-12-2007, 18:14:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Vrusk pauses for a moment, considering.&nbsp; "I was just going to get some drinks.. maybe see if I could overhear of anything.&nbsp; I know spacer-bars are more for that sortof thing but."<br><br>It pauses, it's antenna flickering.."I guess I'm not quite the adventurer afterall.&nbsp; I mean.. it can be dangerous."<br><br>Ktza'Lit followed her into the monorail.."Others call me Ktza'Lit.. It would be like if I just called you Kee.&nbsp; Although maybe it's a fault of that." it points down to your polyvox.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>19-12-2007, 21:36:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh... sorry, Ktza'Lit" Keeley said, mangling the strange name badly and then offering an apologetic smile. "Sorry, I'm not really used to some of the names and stuff yet. I was pretty bad at japanese, speaking alien languages is even harder." <br><br>"Anything can be dangerous you know, but listen," she continued, watchng the doors of the monorail slide closed and grabbing a hand-hold as it began to move. "I'm starting a new company, we're going to be checking out a site on Voltornus as a possible location for the company headquarters. I'm sure there's going to be plenty of chance for adventure there..."<br><br>"Why don't you join us? You seem pretty handy with the pistol there and... well... no offense intended, but you Vrusk can sometimes be a little intimidating. That might come in kind of handy sometime too."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 16:07:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Intimidating?&nbsp; That doesn't make any sense.&nbsp; We do realize that most other mammals seem to have this deep-seeded reaction to insectoid life - but trust me - we feel the same way towards mammalian biopeds." It looked at her.. and she realized that it didn't have eyelids.. very unnerving.&nbsp; Just these large faceted eyes.<br><br>"I will consider the offer.&nbsp; It... I do not like to be brash in my decisions, and we would need to discuss the terms of employment.. unless you were talking about a partnership."&nbsp; It's antenna flickered again.. <br><br>"Volturnus is nice.&nbsp; Very dry.&nbsp; I hope we would be settling in the highlands, and not down in any of the deserts."&nbsp; It shifted again, then lifting it's Chronocom it transfered it's contact information.<br><br>"I will be in touch."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 22:16:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't know where the headquarters would be exactly, G'nisha did some of that research, but that's one reason we're heading there, to look it over..." She looked out the windows of the Monorail at the strange city then turning to look back at the alien.<br><br>"I wouldn't want you to make any sort of rash decision, but I hope to hear from you," Keeley said, trying hard not to stare at the unlidded eyes. Yeah, definately a bit unnerving, and they were really odd, but not nearly as bad as she had thought.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 22:57:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Vrusk nods, and reaches it's pentangle claw..it's five digits wrapping around her hand as it shakes.<br><br>"You will hear from me.&nbsp; I need to consider this."<br><br>The monorail pulls into her building.. very familiar now.. the sun is setting.. very picturesk.&nbsp; Even if it happens with way too staggering frequency.<br><br>Upstairs G'nisha is waiting.. she looks up..dressed in this slinky wrap around piece that seems not to have any clasps.. just as if it's held up by will alone.<br><br>"Umm.. hi.&nbsp; I didn't know when you'd be back home... I was.. wanting to talk to you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>21-12-2007, 04:27:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hi," Keeley says, stepping into the room and eyeing her friend. She looked really good in that wrap... Keeleye shook her head slightly and let her eyes trail up G'nisha's body to her face and smiled. <br><br>"What's going on? How was the trip home?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>21-12-2007, 05:52:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha appeared to be.. off abit. <br><br>"It was.. umm.. fine."&nbsp; She shifted abit.."Keeley.. I've been worried.. I mean.. I'm alittle.. scared.&nbsp; This is all so sudden.. and really.. I don't know much about running a company.."<br><br>She looked so delicate.. "It was fun..but I'm scared..what if I do something wrong..and we lose everything.. it would be my fault.&nbsp; Or what if we're attacked by Sathar or Mechonans?&nbsp; I mean..they /say/ that we're not at war with the Mechons anymore..but.. well.. rogue.. um..robots.." she trails off..looking down bashfully.&nbsp; "My.. parents.. don't approve.&nbsp; I umm..told them about.. you and..umm.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>21-12-2007, 06:19:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley's smile drooped a bit and she crossed the room to where G'nisha stood, reaching out to touch her lightly on the arm before speaking. "I know."<br><br>"It is scary G'nisha, but what's the point of life if you don't take chances? I'd rather have ten minutes of living than a hundred years where I was too afraid to go out my door because something might happen." Keeley sat down on the sofa and lowered her hand. "I know you don't know a lot about running a company, heck, neither do I. But when I met with the PanGal people, they said they would help, offer advice, and get us in touch with the right people."<br><br>"I'm not worried about losing the money G'nisha, it's nice yeah, but there are things that are way more important than money. And it wouldn't be your fault. It's my money, some we'll invest, some we'll use to start the business. We won't lose it all no matter what." Keeley sighed and closed her eyes, "I care more about you than some silly credits anyway. If... I... Oh god... G'nisha... G'nisha I like you, a lot. I don't know if its something more than infatuation or not, but... I want to try.. If though," she opened her eyes and looked up at the other woman, "If you want to stay, if you can't go... I'll... I'll understand."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>21-12-2007, 13:30:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha timidly reached out to embrace Keeley.&nbsp; "I'm.. I'm scared.. and I don't know what to do."&nbsp; she looks down.. "I guess I don't make a good explorer afterall.. do I?"&nbsp; <br><br>She pressed into the embrace, her eyes closing.&nbsp; "I.. I don't know what I want.. everything is so complicated.. so.." <br><br>She clutched tighter.. nuzzling and kissing Keeley's neck..her hands slowly roaming, until they find the hole in her outfit.&nbsp; She pulls back, her eyes wide.."What... what is this..what happened?" gasping.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>21-12-2007, 14:18:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's nothing," Keeley says, shrugging. "I went out to buy myself a gun when some Yarzarians jumped me. Including the same jerk who messed with us at dinner the other day. One of them stole my gun and shot me with it, but I got theirs in exchange." She pats her side where the Yarzarian's pistol hangs. "And in the middle of the whole thing, some Vrusk came in and well, maybe not saved my life, but probably saved me from getting raped at least, that bully seems to like human women."<br><br>"And this, it probably won't even leave a scar," Keeley says, shrugging. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>21-12-2007, 15:30:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha's eyes grew wide.. "And.. I was whining..about my..ooh..Keeley." she hugged her tight..then apologised..then tugged her over to the couch, pushing a button to firm it up before gently reclining Keeley back and peeling up her top.&nbsp; <br><br>The wound looks like a point sunburn..or maybe like someone jabbed a hot poker against her.&nbsp; There is a small hole..but the laser cauterized it.<br><br>"ooh..I'm so sorry.." she delicately touches it..then up to fuss over Keeley's face.. "I'm sorry.. oooh.. you're so brave tho."<br><br>Just then.. the 'phone'.. the communications module buzzed.&nbsp; A message flitted up on the Trid - it was the lawyer calling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>22-12-2007, 05:38:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"G'nisha..." Keeley started then was interrupted by the phone device. Keeley sighed and gave G'nisha an apologetic look and lightly touched G'nisha's face. "I should get this, could be important."<br><br>She wrapped a blanket around her naked torso and hit the answer button. "Keeley here, what can I do for you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-12-2007, 04:01:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Vrusk looked at Keeley with a serious look - the only look he has.<br><br>"I've spoken with some PGC representatives.&nbsp; You apparently made a visit with them.&nbsp; I think before making any corporate mergers, you should concentrate on getting yourself started.&nbsp; I have been approached by Starplay Industries.&nbsp; They wish to discuss your future publicity plans - of which I recommend you locating a personal lawyer.&nbsp; I'm versed in corporate legal battles - not media representation.&nbsp; I've also taken the liberty of contacting the GTF.&nbsp; I recommend strongly you use them to get your organization off the ground - office management - researchers - whatever you feel you will need"<br><br>Throughout the talk the Vrusk is terse and to the point.&nbsp; All business.. and almost giving the impression that it wishes it could just give this job to someone else.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>24-12-2007, 04:47:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At the end of the long list, Keeley offers her thanks, though during the entire conversation she has been trying to hurry it along so she could get back to talking with G'nisha. "So G'nisha, looks like we have some advice and places to start. Of course that'll wait till after we or maybe just I if you're having doubts, visits Voltornus."<br><br>She let out a little sigh and let the blanket fall loose resting her head against G'nisha. "I'm not brave you know," she said, her voice softer now. She was starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by all her plans and now G'nisha's starting to get cold feet. She just wanted to lay down and sleep and forget everything for a while. "I was scared out of my mind. if it hadn't been for that Vrusk..." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-12-2007, 15:44:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha runs over to hug her tight.&nbsp; "I thought you hated Vrusk's tho.&nbsp; You don't like our lawyer.. I don't either.. he scares me abit.&nbsp; It's like he hates us.. but he hasta do this - so he's going to be sour all the time with us."<br><br>She releases a clasp for her own dress to start unravelling and just falling to the floor as she reaches Keeley.. pressing body to body.&nbsp; "You are the bravest person I know.&nbsp; First on the station.. when you tricked everyone and snuck out.. and now here.. I can't imagine this.. starting a new life.. and the head of a corporation.. you walked into the head offices of the PGC and gave them a piece of your mind."<br><br>Her hands roamed, tugging Keeley back to the bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>25-12-2007, 04:36:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't hate them, they're just... creepy. I was always afraid of bugs, so imagine waking up and suddenly finding yourself nose to nose with a gian one that can speak but you can't understand. And add on top of that, everytime you try and talk, the damn thing knocks you back out..." she says, thinking of her experiences when first waking up. "And that wasn't brave on the station, I was scared there too. Aside from you I didn't trust anyone and I didn't want to stay locked in some room like an animal in a zoo..."<br><br>Beneath G'nisha's fingers, her muscles started to relax and she let out a slow deep breath and smiled before kissing her partner on the neck, then moving her lips up to nip at her earlobe a moment. "And PGC, well, what did I have to lose then? There's a lot to gain and nothing to be lost by being straight with them."<br><br>She lets G'nisha pull her to the bed and lays out with her, her fingers stroking Gnisha's flank. "You're brave too you know. You defied your bosses for me back on that station."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-12-2007, 06:16:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha blushes and smiles..snuggling closer and running her hands over her lover's body.<br><br>"I didn't like them keeping you like some sortof animal.. and they wouldn't listen to me.&nbsp; THey just wanted to keep torturing you until you complied.."<br><br>She nuzzles and kisses.. "So.. we're going to stay here a couple more days before heading to Volturnus?&nbsp; What about Eoal?"<br><br>(want to timeskip abit..and have her PanGal be alittle more pronounced?&nbsp; I'm sortof thinking if we skip ahead a couple weeks or months she could speak at a common level.. using the mixture of sleep-learning and advanced schooling etc.)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>25-12-2007, 07:06:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We did promise to meet with him, we should take him out then scout out Volturnus. I think it'll be great." Keeley answered, snuggling in close. "What about your family? And... and us?"<br><br>She kissed her softly then lay her head down next to her, "I... I don't want want to lose you..."<br><br>(We can skip ahead a bit sure, then some of their plans can have started rolling too)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-12-2007, 15:06:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha hugged closer. "You know the answer to that."&nbsp; She kissed Keeley and pulled her down into the couch, flipping the controls to turn the surface amorphous.<br><br>The weeks passed.&nbsp; With the intensive sleep-learning Keeley was picking up PanGal quickly.&nbsp; She had some meetings with people from Starplay - a large multifaceted media corporate regarding her story.&nbsp; After she writes her books, they want to consult on doing several series - movies.. Trid's.. as well as personal appearances at Universities.&nbsp; Basically they want to help time things to turn her into the latest 'fad'.. although they stress that timing is important - and it may mean at times delaying the books so they are released at the right time.<br><br>GTF - Galactic Task Force - turns out to be sortof a staffing/personnel agency.&nbsp; They can cover everything from temporary positions (such as some assistants for their first trip to Volturus) to finding the key office staff and basically taking care of all of the hiring needs to get the corporation up and running.&nbsp; They find the choice of Volturnus abit unusual, (Starplay loves it.. anything exotic) but won't have any trouble.<br><br>The PGC are also on board and loving it.&nbsp; Keeley is contacted a week later - the PGC will be getting some people to assist Keeley with whatever she'll need on Volturnus.&nbsp; They are also putting together a corporate 'incentive' package in conjunction with the CDC for her to consider if she stays with Volturnus.&nbsp; From their angle - having someone new set up shop there only is positive promotion for the newly settled planet - something they are all for.<br><br>On the personal front, both Eoal and Ktza'Lit agree to come along.&nbsp; And the night before leaving, Eoal finally convinces everyone to come out and celebrate at his steam-baths.. a last night blow-out before saying goodbye to this planet....
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>26-12-2007, 06:44:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley stepped out of the other room dressed in a new outfit she had picked up earlier when she was supposed to be working. With all the meetings and calls and exciting buzz going around since she had started busying herself with working on a book and opening her own company, it seemed like everyone who stood to make a credit needed time with her. While it was nice to feel wanted like this, it reminded her of those hollywood celebrities who couldn't get a moments piece. And she didn't even have to deal with things like paparazzi or celebrity stalkers, these were just corporate folk who wanted to jump aboard her ship while they could. How much worse would it be if she really did become famous?<br><br>She glanced over to where G'nisha was also getting ready, silently thankful for her beautiful and supportive partner. Having G'nisha around made her feel secure, safe, and a lot more confident than she did without her. She smiled and walked over to her friend, coming up behind her and sliding her arms around her waist, and kissing the back of her neck. "Are you almost ready hon? We don't want to keep Eaol waiting all night, and maybe we can get drunk before the really bad jokes start..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-12-2007, 14:59:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It had been a couple busy weeks for G'nisha as well - as the partner she's been meeting with some people as well - and having several Trid calls to make the arrangements with the people on Voltunrus.&nbsp; She's also spent some time visiting her family.. although each time she'd come back discouraged and need to be cheered up.<br><br>This night she was wearing the same sexy wrap-around dress.&nbsp; "Umm.. should we wear bathing suits or something?&nbsp; It is a spa.. or sauna." She turns around. "Eoal has it lucky.. notice how he only wears a web-belt.&nbsp; But then.. I think it would be weird if we breathed through all our skin - no wonder they find clothing suffocating."<br><br>They headed out, taking a monorail to the entertainment concourse - and there Eoal was talking with several other Dralasites - pulling himself away and bobbling over.&nbsp; "Oooh.. tonight will be so much fun."&nbsp; He reached into a pocket and pulled out some small plastic cards. "I picked up tickets.. no waiting.. all hangers." <br><br>G'nisha groaned and Keeley could hear the pun ... even if it didn't even really make sense.&nbsp; Evidently that wasn't a requirement for Dralasite humour.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>26-12-2007, 21:41:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley smiled down at Eaol, "How are you? Looks like a good bit of a crowd huh?"<br><br>She looked over at G'nisha and took her hand, "Is there somewhere we can grab a drink Eaol? Steam may be all well and good for you, but I think I'll need a little alcohol."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-12-2007, 13:47:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh.. they serve drinks there.&nbsp; We have non-Dralasites come in too.. for the entertainment."<br><br>He chortles and almost quivers with excitement.&nbsp; Then reaching up with some hands he starts to tug them towards the sauna/comedy club.<br><br>Inside there are some change rooms, both Dralasite rooms (which are not gender specific) and then some alien ones (which would mean any non-Dralasites) then strangely a seperate Yarzirian one.<br><br>Inside the change room there are bathroom stalls, and plenty of lockers which are basically pay for use (5 credits).&nbsp; A large sign indicates some directions, which G'nisha helps Keeley (who's been concentrating on learning to speak - not having picked up that much writing/reading yet)<br><br>1. No weapons<br>2. No violence<br>3. All much wear appropriate attire<br>4. <del>No Yarzirians</del> (just kidding)<br>5. have fun<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>27-12-2007, 21:37:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley follows G'nisha into the changing room and tries to read the signs, failing miserably. She definately had a long way to go towards learning to read and write in PanGal. She'd have to start working on that too, she thought, just another thing to add to the list...<br><br>After G'nisha reads her the sign Keeley stared at it a long minute, and asks, "So bathing suits are appropriate attire right?" Even as she spoke she was slipping out of her outfit, revealing the latest in two piece swimwear fashionable in the frontier, not like she couldn't afford it after all. She stowed her clothes (and sidearm) in the locker and waited for G'nisha. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>31-12-2007, 14:18:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha nodded.."Yeah..actually.." she blushes.. "Some people go nude.. especially Yarzirians..but they you know..like just showing off.&nbsp; Dralasites don't wear clothing.. and they think that everyone else is abit silly for wearing them.. so in their nightclubs.. well..we are the exceptions.. not the rule..right?"<br><br>She comes close..taking Keeley's hand as they walk towards the nightclub entrance.&nbsp; The low warbles of Dralasites can be heard..no real words - just a typical club.. and stepping through the door they enter the club.<br><br>The ceiling is only 6 feet.&nbsp; Not 8 or 10 feet.. 6 feet which feels VERY clastrophobic..as if the ceiling is falling.&nbsp; And the air is VERY damp.. the room filled with many pits.. sortof like half-embedded hottubs with no water.. and FILLED with dralasites of many colours.&nbsp; It seems that is their fad.. dying their ..their..skin..their body..however it would be called.&nbsp; Some are opaque.. most are translucent.. some bobbling around the room..many having lost their legs and just gesturing with one, two, three or more arms.&nbsp; Waiters carry low curving trays with drinks and around the room there are several stages with shows going at the same time.&nbsp; It seems that sometimes the comics play off each other.. trying to vie for the crowd's attention.<br><br>There is a tug, and Eoal is standing beside them.. "Mm.. I reserved seats.. near the front.."&nbsp; Apart from them there were less then a handful of non-dralasites in the room.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>01-01-2008, 22:15:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Really? Nude in public? Interesting..." Keeley answered then smirked. "Well I guess I'm an exception anywhere I go, so this doesn't have to be any different."<br><br>"Thank god I'm not taller," Keeley said as the entered the room, then smiled down at Eaol as he tugged at her arm. "There you are. In the front? Which front? Is it always so chaotic in these places? And... what are they doing in those pit things?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 02:34:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal pulled the girls towards one of the stages.. walking through the low-ceilinged dark and still loud and chaotic club.&nbsp; In the pits they seemed to be for Dralasites to sit and watch the show.. or talk to each other..or...<br><br>In a couple Keeley would swear that the Drals aren't ..well..keeping to themselves..but sortof flowing together to create a sortof bigger Dralasite.&nbsp; In the darkness..it's hard to tell.. and with the size differences..maybe it's just a larger Dral.&nbsp; Some would have their hands over bowls of liquid and solids.. Keeley has seen Eoal eat before..and that's their typical way.. absorption through the skin.<br><br>Passing one of the pits with the non-Drals... there were two youngish Yarzarians (their manes looked shorter and more..fluffy.. and they were alittle shorter then the others she'd met) sitting with a couple Drals.&nbsp; And the Yarzirians were totally naked.. and very mammalian.&nbsp; They were aparently utterly shameless.. one having crawled up to sit on the table and gyrate wildly towards one of the Drals who was nearly falling over laughing at whatever antics and jokes they were telling.&nbsp; And catching sight of Keeley and G'nisha he turned, twisting and undulating his pelvis and lifting his arms to flap his wings (Keeley has heard about the flight membrane..but it is very typically under clothing..first time she saw it).. which had the effect of wafting the musky scent of the arroused monkey-man towards her.<br><br>"Oh...my.." G'nisha blushed and clutched as Eoal chuckled.. "when they arn't being mean.. Yarzirians can be funny..." not noticing the slight awkwardness of G'nisha.&nbsp; "We're nearly there.."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 05:16:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't think he's trying to be funny Eaol, I think he's horny," Keeley replied, then looking over at her easily embarassed lover she slips an arm around her waist. "And he seems to fancy you," she whispered teasingly, though she eyes the Yarzarian's well sculpted body approvingly. If the faces didn't remind her of the characters from the planet of the apes movies she would have been more interested. Still, it made her think of the incident in the alleyway how scary and yet somehow erotic it had been at the same time. She swallowed hard and turned back to G'nisha, whispering in her ear, "At least he's well equipped."<br><br>Not wanting to get too distracted, since they were here to have fun with their friend Eaol, she returned her attention to him. "Eaol, what are they doing in that pit? The one with all the Drals like swarming over each other," she asks, motioning to the one that looked like they were flowing together.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 05:32:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal chortles. "They are just .. what how you put it.&nbsp; Having fun."<br><br>As they walked past some more Keeley felt a blast from the jets.. from time to time.. jets all around the pools would pffft out.. filling the air with a myriad of scents and warmth.&nbsp; Eoal paused, and his entire body seemed to wobble..then he continued until they got to their empty pit.&nbsp; Eoal practically fell forward into it..rolling it's entire body and slowly absorbing the feet he was walking on. <br><br>"There are controls on the table..and we can use the computer to call some drinks..although...they won't all be needed unless you want them."<br><br>He presses the button, and the jets around the chairs.. in the chairs..around the table..it's like a moment rush of hot scented steam from all sides.<br><br>G'nisha slips down.. still peering over her shoulder at the Yarzirian.. blushing terribly.. or it could be the heat.&nbsp; And up on stage..the Dral talking seemed to have noticed them..and turned his attention.. pulling out human puns and jokes.. most of them terrible.. lewd.. or both
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 06:01:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley looks up at the Dralasite on stage and shrugs, "I think I can tell some better jokes," she says to G'nisha, then notices her looking over at the Yarzarian. "See something you like there sweetie? We could always bring him home if you like." She says, giving the Yarzarian a quick glance of her own. "You don't need to be embarassed hon, nothing wrong with looking and.. wanting."<br><br>She hit the computer thing and looked it over, she couldn't really read much of what it said so she nudged her companion. "Hey, order me something with some ice. It's hot in here."<br><br>She then turn her attention to the comic who tells some rather bad and lewd joke which sounded like it was directed specifically at them as it dealt with a human woman and a dralasite involved in some rather indiscreet behaviour. "I can tell a better joke than that!" she called out. "Try this one, A man finds his friend laying on the ground not breathing, he calls up emergency services for help and says, I think my friend is dead! What should I do? The operator answers, okay, calm down, first make sure your friend is dead. The call goes quiet for a minute then a shot is heard and the caller comes back on and says, Okay he's definately dead now. Now what do I do?"<br><br>"Or how about...How do you know a human is done exploiting you?" <br><br>She paused for a second then added, "It's dead."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 14:05:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				A couple of the nearby Drals burst out laughing, and the comic joins in, heckling Keeley - then making some comments about why humans always need to hide.. hide behind clothing.. hide behind their gadgets.&nbsp; Basically ending with some Dral-based zings about having external sexual organs.&nbsp; Being asexual.. of course they have none- and thus in some lights that would make them a prime target.<br><br>Eoal is practically pooling and laughing..reaching to frequently hit the steam button on the table..each time jets of steam.. everywhere..especially on the seats and back..shoot out.&nbsp; Each time the jets puff in every place..including Keeley's most private regions as she sits in the round couch meant for a amorphous body.&nbsp; G'nisha too is giggling..and glancing back from time to time.. time to time her and the Yarzirian making eye contact..which only makes him primp and boast among his friends.<br><br>"Keeley!&nbsp; Wanting?!&nbsp; That's... just..umm.." she squirms and goes 'OOOH' as another burst of steam obviously catches her in a good place.<br><br>Drinks arrive.. there is a solid block of ice with an inner core of liquid.. it's rapidly melting in the heat of the steam bath..and it's quite an interesting drink.. once the ice melts enough suddenly the drink changes colour and taste entirely.. not to mention it's heavily alcoholic.<br><br>"Don't worry G'nisha.." patpats Eoal.. and then extend an arm to pat Keeley.."It just seems Keeley hasn't gone through that exploratory stage.&nbsp; You know how Human Females are.. I've seen all the videos.&nbsp; No other race is more determined to mate with anything and everything then Humans."&nbsp; Of which gets a burst of laughter and then the comic going into a line of jokes on how humans will..basically..fuck anything.. the joke ending with him altering his appendages to have a long exaggerated cock..one to put the Yarzirian to shame.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 15:09:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley laughs, at the comics zings, she was having fun with it and waved good naturedly to the comic, signalling her defeat. The steam hitting her keeps getting her worked up, and she laughs at G'nishas protests, but the way her friends eyes keep trailing to the Yarzarian, she knows the truth. "You can't lie G'nisha," she purrs, drinking heavily from her rapidly melting beverage. Then moves in to kiss her and adds, "And you're so wonderfully innocent, I love that about you." <br><br>She looks back at Eaol and smirks, "You know Eaol, most of those videos are made because human men want to see human woman mate with anything and everything. God, do you know how many toys and things they used to make just to get women off back on earth?" Keeley grinned as she spoke then noticed the Dralasite on stage, "Now see, if only men could do that, must be nice to be able to change your body at will."<br><br>As she speaks she leans in against G'nisha, the constant steam hitting her and alcohol starting to run through her starting to affect her, getting her all hot and bothered and she squirms in the seat everytime another blast of steam comes. Finally, finished her drink, god did they make them strong here, she closed her eyes and just listened and let out a few little gasps and moans everytime Eaol hit the steam button. Silently she kept hoping he'd hit it again, or hold it down for a minute...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 16:24:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha was getting tipsy too.. all the drinks and steam and lewdness of the place.&nbsp; Heck they said it was a comedy club..but the Drals were getting more and more rambuncious.. more of them flowing into each other.. at least the Yarzirians had calmed down..although glancing over.. one was leaning back and groaning..and looking closer..there was a Dralasite on his lap... chortling away.<br><br>Eoal reaches over..petting Keeley's back.. he's alittle more touchy-feely now.."I like watching you two do that.. it's so strange..this kissing.&nbsp; It's different for us..naturally..we only form mouths when we need to talk..and we can form then anywhere." he shifts his mouth around.. and here comes the old Dral joke.."We can even talk from our asses..literally"<br><br>He chortles..his mouth reforming at the front..while his pseudo pod reaches under the top back of Keeley's bikini.."I think you are overdressed Keeley.. take off your silly outfit.. there are no humans here to hide from.. and to us..you are a boney pokey ridgit pink ..human "
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 16:50:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley already buzzed from the strong liquor and aroused from the steam's caressing and heat reaches back and pulls loose the knot that held her top in place, then slid a hand down to the strings that rode high on her hip, tugging them, pulling lose the knots that kept her bottom half covered. "You know Eaol, I may be a bony pink human, but I think you watched those videos because you like watching human women, don't you you little pervert?" She says with a wicked grin, turning back to G'nisha and kissing her hard and hungrily, then moving to pull loose her top as well with a wicked giggle as she breaks the kiss.<br><br>"So Eaol... just how many of those limbs can you grow?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 17:34:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha wasn't blushing this time..the alcohol and all of the innuendo and kissing and steam..well..she wasn't protesting as she was releaved of her top..and then reached down and pulled off her bottoms..before realizing..maybe Keeley didn't want to go that far.<br><br>Eoal grinned and then reached for the first bikini top he could find..making a large internal space he let out a LOUD whoop..enough to get the attention to all nearby tables..and then tossed G'nisha's top up at the comic onstage.<br><br>G'nisha gasped..and then laughed..standing up abit to jiggle herself for the people watching.&nbsp; Eoal reached over..continuing to caress Keeley and G'nisha.. "Well..depends.&nbsp; I've pulled over more then ten..but the more limbs..it's hard to focus on all of them..right..you understand." it paused.."No you don't..you have NO IDEA what it's like to do this." he holds his hand up..then suddenly 20 small fingers start growing..not as articulated..just little waving pods..he waves it back and forth..and then pressed it to Keeley's face..then down to her chest..the small tentacles tickling her body.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 17:52:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley stared at G'nisha approvingly, smiling at her even as she started to giggle for the audience. A little alcohol made her no so innocent and shy after all. Keeley turned her attention to Eaol then, listening to his words, no, he was right, she had no idea what it was like to do that, but she understood what he meant even if she couldn't know from experience. She let out a loud breath when his 'fingers' trailed over her chest, tiskling her already sensitive and aroused flesh. She leaned back as far as possible in the oddly shaped seat, stretching herself out, letting Eaol touch her. One hand grasped one of G'nishas arms and pulled her towards her, bringing her in for another kiss, while the other hand touched the larger tentacle Eaol ran over her body, guiding it lower. She didn't care if people watched now, she was intoxicated and horny as all hell, and she was damn sure going to get some enjoyment out of this.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 18:44:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal chortled.. one hand reaching out to hit the steam button..holding it down as the multi fingered hand continued to squeeze and tease her breast... G'nisha kissing her..the final limb being pulled down between her legs.&nbsp; Her bikini bottoms are pulled out of the way by Eoal.. he's just being forward and shameless..as he talks.."I've seen this in holos... although it seemed so..strange..to put part of one creature into another..without merging.."<br><br>It's hand reshaped itself..flowing over her loins..then the surface undulated..it's one large muscle afterall..reaching to spread her pussy..tickling her clit while another part of the same limb finds her pussy..and then starts to push into it..
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 19:04:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh my god..." she gasped as Eaol began to push his way into her damp slit. It felt amazing how one part could keep teasing her outside while the rest could fill her up. It also occurred to her that while he did this, since they drank by absorbing theorugh their skin, in a way, he would be drinking her girl juice as he fucked her. That thought alone nearly made her cum, as it was he was just barely inside her and she was already on edge. She moved both hands to her lover, one hooking behind G'nisha's head to hold her in a kiss, and the other slipping between G'nisha's legs to rub over her sex. She then pulled away from the kiss long enough to speak, "G'nisha, get on top of me, Eaol, can you... can you fuck us both together?" she asked, thinking the idea of them bothe being taken together incredibly hot.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 19:30:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal chortles again.."This isn't fucking..this is just rubbing..although..I must admit..inside you taste funny compared to out."&nbsp; yes.. he was tasting her the entire time.<br><br>G'nisha reaches over..climbing on top..then whispering.."Keeley..I never thought..I'd..OOOOH!!"&nbsp; Eoal pushes into her.. G'nisha's legs wrapping around Keeley tight as she gasps again..then Eoal suddenly surges inside Keeley..pushing in deep..and expanding all at the same time.&nbsp; Eoal sends his skin rippling..sending unworldly sensations coarsing through Keeley..and the comic on the stage starts making more lewd jokes..pointing at the humans.. then finally..trying to egg them to come up onto the stage for everyone to watch how the 'horny hairless non-morphs' like to 'get it on'
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 19:46:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley starting kissing all over G'nisha's face and neck as Eaol slipped into both of them, rubbing her clit and working her closer to orgasm. She opened one eye at the comics words and looked down at Eaol though clenched teeth, "Eaol, if you stop before I cum, I'm going to hurt you..." she swore, desperate to cum now.<br><br>All in all it felt like some kind of delicious dream, here she and her lover were being taken by a blobular alien that could form tentacles while it seemed like everyone in the place was watching. The whole experience was making Keeley crazed and she moaned loudly into G'nisha's neck. "Oh god... Eaol... I'm going to..." Before she could tell him what she was going to do she came, hard. Her body shivered and she gasped and sucked on G'nisha's tender skin while her insides squeezed the part of Eaol that invaded her privates, coating them with her slickness. She looked p at G'nisha when her orgasm subsided and began to caress her, then slid her hands down to her friends ass, squeezing her cheeks and giving her a light slap, "Go on G'nisha, cum. Let yourself go love..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 19:56:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha was beet red... but still groaning and thrusting back against Eoal.. who was chortling the entire time..forming a small head-limb to reach up towards Keeley and G'nisha.. "Ooh..I felt that.. mmm.. why isn't G'nisha..oooh"<br><br>She starts to scream louder and tremble like she does when she comes.. the Comic drawing attention to it.. some people even clapping amidst their own acts.&nbsp; Eoal isn't even panting..wait..why would he.. totally alien biology..for him..it..it's just clenching and undulating a limb.. little more then waving it's preverbial wrist..but the sensations are unworldly.&nbsp; The Dral reaches areas that no human cock ever could..and even though she came..there was no mess... the fluids being absorbed.<br><br>"ummm..do you want some of this?" Eoal asks..and then peering closely..a little pocket has formed inside it..and it's filled with alittle..OMG.. some of their juices.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 20:05:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley opened her eyes again to look up at Eaol, he was still inside her, still filling her so well, "You dont like the taste?" she asks a little devilishly, holding G'nisha a little more tenderly now that she has come as well. "Go ahead Eaol, give it to me, if they want a show we might as well make it worth remembering."<br><br>"Put a tenatcle in my mouth, feed it to me.." she said, opening her mouth for him to pass the fluid through like a tube. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 20:54:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Definately something no human could do..Eoal stretched himself up between the girls..their bodies being squeezed..sometimes in strange ways..most of the time pleasurable..as it reached up..extending a hand towardsher mouth..inside it's body the little pouch of juices slowly turning into a long elongated straw..it's hand extending..turning into basically a long dildo..pressing to her lips..then inside.&nbsp; And unlike any dildo..once inside it stretched to fill her mouth..playing with her tongue..exploring..and slowly moving the juices into her mouth..until suddenly there is an opening and she can taste herself and G'nisha<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 05:32:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley wasn't really quite expecting her mouth to be filled like that and she nearly gagged on the tentacle that stretched her jaw open. She gulped down the combined liquids that Eaol fed her, now having two holes filled by this rather fascinating alien she moaned around the phallic pseudopod and wriggled her hips to get some more friction from the other, the combined taste of herself and G'nisha bringing her arousal back to a peak. She had always wondered what this would be like, and it felt incredible. While she tried to impale herself further on the one tentacle she started sucking on the other, losing herself in her terrible lust.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 05:50:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Stretched over her like this Eoal didn't have good position to thrust against Keeley..but instead he could pulse his pod inside her pussy..undulating along the entire length of the member stretched inside her.&nbsp; The one inside her mouth kept going deeper.. it started undulating too..going as far back until she gagged..then pulling just to her mouth.&nbsp; Then Keeley realized..very very slowly..she could breathe.. the Dralasite was 'expelling' air into her mouth.. she could literally suck down a cock and not be suffocating.<br><br>Then the second surprise hit.&nbsp; A completely new taste.. and even texture..entered her mouth.&nbsp; Glancing down..some sortof mostly clear liquid was being pumped into her mouth.. Eoal's head having unformed..it's eyes just laying across it's back as it fucked both women..and Keeley's mouth to boot.<br><br>G'nisha petted Keeley's face..looking into her eyes.."ooh Keeley.. this is so.. so dirty...Oooh..." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 06:51:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley opened her eyes to look at G'nisha, barely recognizing her lover she was so far gone at the moment. Her only response to G'nisha was a moan muffled by the alien pod filling her mouth while she drank down more of the liquid Eaol forced into her, though at least now she could breathe in between gulps. She groaned again while G'nisha stroked her face and squeezed her eyes shut, overcome once again, squealing in pleasure around the organ in her mouth, her pussy clenching against the thick pod within her body. Her skin was covered in sweat and her hair was matting down to her head, this was dirty, pure and total lust; but for the moment, Keeley was its helpless prisoner, and totally at the mercy of Eaol's whims...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 13:34:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Dralasite started making some odd sounds, and laying somewhere on the table the polyvox started saying something..but it was too far away.&nbsp; Nearby Dral's were watching intently and chortling to themselves.<br><br>G'nisha fell off.. gasping as she returned to sitting..Eoal must have left her and just be concentraiting totally on Keeley.&nbsp; It's body now basically covered Keeley's torso..wrapping around her..and squeezing..pulsing.. the cock-like-tentacle deep inside pushing back against the gripping.. the cock-like-tentacle in her mouth pulsing and giving more and more of the strange sticky fluid.&nbsp; Her entire body was feeling slick too..and she could even sometimes feel the pressure from Eoal's internal organs against her stomach..he was stretched so thin.<br><br>The invader in her mouth kept trying to go alittle deeper..then backing out..then deeper again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 18:06:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley could do nothing but try and manage the thick Dralasite phallus that filled her mouth, swallowing whatever Eaol chose to force hr to drink and then gasping for air in between. Even is she wanted to try and get him out, her jaw was strectched wide enough that she couldn't bite down had she wanted, and in any case, she didn't want to. Eaols thinly stretched body covered her upper body and squeezed, kneaded, and sucked on her breasts deliciously, a wonderful accmpaniment to the pulsing knot deep inside her stretched pussy. Secretly, Keeley only wished she had thought to have him hold her arms down and force her legs spread, and there was no way to mention she still had one more place Eaol could violate as well, still, Keeley spread her legs as wide as she could, and moved her arms so that they were outstretched above her, her wrists crossed. She began trying to fight back the pleasure Eaol was giving her, not wanting to cum again too soon, wanting it to build up until it was completely irresistable...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 18:27:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Whatever fluid Eoal was ..secreting? Human-based words really didn't apply.. it seemed to grow in volume.. Keeley drinking down loads of it.<br><br>Then as she started to resist.. it 'broke the spell'.&nbsp; Eoal paused in his pulsing..and then after what felt like a full body quiver...slowly started contracting.. the long warm muscles in her mouth and pussy shrinking..then melting back into it's body as a head started to form..lulling back..it's unblinking eye-centers even more off-balanced and to anthromorphize it..lulling back as if in bliss.<br><br>G'nisha reached forward..and pressed the steam button.. which got a final quiver out of Eoal as it poured back to it's own seat..leaving Keeley sprawled out sideways along the bench.&nbsp; She then pressed close..then paused.."Keeley..you're covered with..umm.." she lifted a hand, and it looked..well..like warm gooey clear molten sugar.. She then looked back at Eoal..then down..leaning to whisper.."That was ..really..umm. I don't know a good word to describe how kinky that was" she then giggled, reaching to wipe some of the coating of syrup from Keeley's chin and neck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 18:42:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley looked up at G'nisha, not moving yet, her eyes unfocused while her mind fought to regain control. She worked her jaw a little, trying to get it to close again, god it was a little sore, and her sex felt so tender.... she tried to close her legs but every movement was like an electric shock through her she was so sensitive. When she regained her focus she let out a soft, long moan before trying to speak. "Oh god... that... felt incredible..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 18:47:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal still wasn't saying much..he had more or less formed into just an amorphous ball with a head laying back on the rest.&nbsp; It's body glistened.<br><br>The comic was going on about how she'd have little Dralasites growing inside her now.. and how the human dralasite halfbreeds would work.. obviously there was a lotof material on this subject.<br><br>While just resting there, the Yarzirian had strode over.&nbsp; Being shorter then human it didn't seem at all bothered by the low ceiling..and down in the spa-pit..looking up they got a very crotch-centric view of the furry alien.<br><br>"Are you ready for a real biped?" he asked, talking to G'nisha. "Ooh..I saw you watching... you like what you see." he reached down to stroke the furry cock which stood up at attention."<br><br>G'nisha just meeped and clutched Keeley's hand.. suddenly very shy and timid..and yet..there was no denying her want there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 18:58:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley reached out a weary arm to stroke G'nisha's hair, whispering to her, "Go on G'nisha, you've been looking all night. I had my fun, you should have some too. Don't be scared Love, go ahead..."<br><br>As for herself, she made no attempt to move, from where she lay she'd get a great vantage point if G'nisha did decide to play with this Yarzarian, and her body felt so good, she didn't want to break the spell, though she was starting to wonder just what it was Eaol had coated her with.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 23:05:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Yarzirian looked down."What are you.. her daddy?" He then stepped down onto the table, reaching a hand down to take G'nisha's hand..and guides it to his cock.<br><br>"You humans.. we know you want a real man.. don't you." he grins..glancing over his shoulder at Keeley, and then down again.&nbsp; Up on stage the entertainer was drawing attention to the next interspecies act about to take place.. G'nisha was just timid..but her hand started to work on the furry cock.&nbsp; Yes..the shaft itself was also furry..&nbsp; reaching up with her other hand..and then nodding and leaning back.<br><br>That was all the invitation he needed..reaching down she was pulled up to the table, laid back down on it..her legs spread and he mounted her..groaning as the shorter Yarzirian started just openly taking G'nisha on the table infront of her.<br><br>There is a touch, and glancing over, Eoal was shifting towards her.. "Keeley.. mm..I didn't expect all this to happen.. I think we are rapidly close to making a scene"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>04-01-2008, 04:44:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley glared at the Yarzarian, about to offer an acid-tongued retort but stopped herself. She knew G'nisha wanted him and didn't want to ruin it for her. At Eaol's touch and words she groaned, summoning the will to sit up. "Is there a problem Eaol?"<br>She slid into a sitting position on her chair, looking around for her clothing. "Seems to me like we already made a scene, one more interesting than those comics up there. Hell, I think we should get a percentage."<br><br>Even though she spoke to Eaol, she couldn't take her eyes off G'nisha, and the rather nice looking, though really strangely furred cock sliding in and out of her. She felt a little pang of jealousy as she watched G'nisha being taken, <em>her</em> lover being taken by another person. She frowned for a moment than shook the feeling off, it was unfair and unreasonable. She had no hold on G'nisha and hadn't she just had sex with Eaol? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>04-01-2008, 05:40:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal shifted it's weight to lean against Keeley's side..it's head extending to peer over her shoulder..then back.<br><br>The Yarzirian was taking G'nisha..and taking her hard.&nbsp; G'nisha was very drunk..and didn't seem to object..too much..as she was flailed about.. even though the Yaz was smaller then her..he was going at it like an animal in heat.&nbsp; And his claws were practically digging into G'nisha to hold her down as she was taken..the cock now slicked back and wet with juices as it slammed deep into G'nisha..his muzzle against her neck and breasts..<br><br>"mm.. No..but maybe..we should think about going.." Eoal continues.. "If this place was raided..we'd be..umm.. probably charged." it swivels it's head.."If..I knew you felt..this way.. we could have gone someplace else.. there are clubs you know.. or even stayed.." it quivers again.. "I'm sorry..I've not.. mated.. in a long time..and never with another species.&nbsp; I feel so...dry."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>04-01-2008, 05:56:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley nodded at Eaols words, "Well to be honest Eaol, I hadn't planned on it, it just sort of... well... happened." <br><br>She smirked and looked back at Eaol, patting him gently for a moment, "It was pretty wonderful though. If I ever do that again,&nbsp; I'm so going to have to be tied up or something, that would be even hotter."<br><br>She looked back at the Yarzarian, reaching out to smack him on the ass. "Come on you furry-cocked beast, make her cum and then finish already, we've got things to do!" Keeley was definately still drunk, she never would have talked like that sober. "What's the problem anyway? It's a club, I thought you future people and aliens were all about freedom?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>04-01-2008, 06:04:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Yaz didn't seem to appreciate that..he peered back and gave a gutteral growl..then started taking G'nisha harder.&nbsp; She was just gasping and moaning now..her legs kicking absently as she was just taken hard by the beast.&nbsp; Another Yarzirian came over..just watching then cheering.."ooh..you go nail that hairless chimp" getting him several looks from nearby Drals.<br><br>"What.. sheesh.. I'm the bad guy here?" he returns to his booth.<br><br>Eoal continues leaning against Keeley. "mm..happened is right..it was.. strange.&nbsp; You tasted.. so different..and your body..when I was inside I could feel you pulsing.. like you were a Dral.&nbsp; And you were alittle wet..but only inside..not along all of your skin.."&nbsp; It nuzzles..it's eyespots coming up close.&nbsp; "I'm glad you shared your union with me.. and my union with you."<br><br>G'nisha screams loudly... Keeley knows that scream.. and then another one.. the Yaz was alittle overager with a nip.&nbsp; He starts to rut hard.. giving howls.. and then pulls out..G'nisha leaking cum.&nbsp; Her neck, tits and shoulders show numerous red marks from where she was clawed.. and bitten.. totally ravaged.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>04-01-2008, 06:35:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley smirked, "And what is this all over me? I feel like a frosted doughnut."<br><br>She heard the squeal from G'nisha and then the Yaz's own gutteral growl, which brought her attention to them. As he started to move away Keeley stood and hurried over to her friend, seeing the red marks from the Yar's claws and teeth. "Oh my god, G'nisha, G'nisha are you okay?" She asks, worried about her, hoping that her friend was all right, already though her mind was filled with anger at the Yarz, she wanted to jump on him, beat him for hurting G'nisha... But she didn't. Her hands flew to G'nisha's head, one slipping behind her head, scopping it up and the other brushing her hair away from her face, her eyes worried.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>04-01-2008, 13:35:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha continued moaning, then opened her eyes, looking up. "oh..its you..." her eyes looked around.. seeing the Yarzirian leaving..then back to Keeley.. "Ooh.. wow.. I'm tingling all over." she seemed in abit of a daze..both from the alcohol..and somehow as well from the ravishing.<br><br>Eoal peered over at her.. then looked to the Yaz then back.<br><br>Suddenly G'nisha's arms wrapped around Keeley, pulling her down to kiss.. "Mm..thank you.. I never would have had the nerve.. oooh.. mmm..stinging.." she comments as Keeley is pulled against her body.<br><br>"Yeah..I think we should.. maybe think about leaving." Eoal comments again...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>04-01-2008, 18:01:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley gives G'nisha a quick kiss then puls away at Eaol's words. "Eaol says we should be going, apparently we've caused a bit of a stir."<br><br>She stands and holds out a hand to help G'nisha to her feet, though she herself is feeling a bit wobbly. Her other hand reaches for Eaol, "Lets get changed and uhm... cleaned up a bit."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 05:05:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Various Drals are clapping or talking when the three walk out.&nbsp; Past the Yarzirian table they are hooting and carrying on like drunken college guys who have just scored (which they very well might be)<br><br>And strangely the most humilating is walking.. naked (their bikinis /somewhere/... in all the comotion they couldn't be found.&nbsp; Perhaps the Comic snagged it.. or the Yarzirian as a trophy) naked.. past the one table where there are some other humans..just here with friends.&nbsp; All the eyes are on them as group disappear back into the changeroom which THANKFULLY have a shower.<br><br>In private, G'nisha collapses into Keeley's arms.. giggling and gasping."Oh.. my stars.&nbsp; Keeley.." she waves her hands.."Did you see him?&nbsp; Everyone watching us..ooh..I feel so.. soo.. like such a slut.. Oh.. Keeley..what did we do?"<br><br>She looks up into Keeley's eyes.."I don't know how you do it..you turn everything into an adventure.. you make me do things I'd never have dreamed about doing."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 06:35:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Walking through the crowd, Keeley was embarassed and her skin turned a light shade of pink, but she kept her eyes straight and her head up. She didn't feel ashamed of what she had just done, she was just having fun. Granted, if this had been earth she would probably never have done something like this, but that was before her life had been taken way too soon. She had to experience what she could while she could, after all, she was the only earthling alive.<br><br>"You definately have an odd taste in males G'nisha. He had a furry cock!" Keeley giggled, "Pretty big though, bet it felt good." <br><br>She turned on the water and ran her fingers through her lover's hair, "All we did was have some fun. And life should be an adventure, I'm not going to miss out this time around."<br><br>She leaned in and kissed G'nisha softly, holding her close in her arms, letting the water rinse her body clean, "And you're doing what you want to do, maybe with me you're just a little less afraid to do those things." She leaned back and let the water rinse over her lower regions, luxuriating in the feeling. "You must like it a little rough. You've got claw marks all over you," she remarked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 14:17:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The water quickly washed off whatever that clear sticky stuff Eoal left on her was.<br><br>"Yeah.. his cock may have been furry..but you just had sex with a blob..and not just one way sex..he was trying to mate with you." she giggles, hugging and running her hands over Keeley's body.&nbsp; "mm..You do help me.. I could never have the courage to be so brave without you.&nbsp; It was..ooh.." she looks down..her shoulders and breasts and neck covered with bite marks from the elongated canine fangs and claw marks.&nbsp; "Ooh..look at me.. I felt it..but didn't know that he'd leave marks.. I was just..mm..sortof caught up."<br><br>She kisses and runs her hands over Keeley..half sensual.. half helping clean up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 19:47:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley nodded, "Blob maybe, but it felt wonderful. That is totally something I want to try again. I've never experienced anything quite like that before..."<br><br>"You sure were caught up, I was worried he was going to break you in half. Maybe I'll have to try that sometime, course I think I'd want them to shave their you know what first. I mean, what if he starts shedding during sex?" Keeley says with a giggle, her own hands reaching out to help rinse G'nisha off. Then she leans forward and wraps her friend in a tight embrace, "And G'nisha, I don't think I ever told you, but... thank you for staying with me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-01-2008, 01:47:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha giggled.. "Ooh.. you want to shave a Yarzirian.. you really are brave.&nbsp; You know they don't call us humans 'furless' as just a way to be mean..they are really proud of their fur."<br><br>She snuggles close.. "You.. don't mind that we..umm..explore..with others?" her eyes looking up into Keeley's.&nbsp; "I don't know how things work with you - I never know what to expect.&nbsp; You're always surprising me"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-01-2008, 02:55:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley held her for a minute then shook her head, "No, I don't mind. This is all so new to me, I... I guess I want to experiment a little, but... I want you too. It wouldn't be fair to try and not let you do the same."<br><br>"I'll admit, I did feel a little jealous when you were with that Yarzarian, but we have time that we can experiment now, and then later when we've had some fun if we want, then we can have just each other. I mean, you know you have my heart G'nisha, I just want to try a few things while I can." Keeley said, kissing her friend lightly on the cheek, "That is, if you're okay with it. If you want me to be true to only you from here on, I'll be yours only."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-01-2008, 13:41:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha smiled and blushed.. "Exploring is okay.. you know I've always wanted to be an explorer.. just.. sometimes this is all so overwhelming."<br><br>She hugs Keeley tight.."I can't believe that tomorrow we're leaving for a new world too.. just when I was almost getting used to the short days." she grins.. dressing and heading out where Eoal has been waiting.<br><br>"Sheesh..you guys take long.&nbsp; You know.. if you humans weren't so picky about clothing we'd be places faster."&nbsp; Naturally apart from his web-belt and personal effects, Eoal like most Dralasites didn't wear clothing.<br><br>"Where are we going now?&nbsp; Back to your flat?&nbsp; I don't really need to get anything else.. you know..if you wanted me to stay over." it looked up.. .it's tone unscruitable.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-01-2008, 18:46:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't think I'll ever get used to the short days."<br><br>Keeley laughs when Eaol speaks and gives one of Eaol's appendages a soft pat. "It wasn't the clothing Eaol, it was cleaning off all that goo. You made a real mess out of me earlier."<br><br>"Yeah, come on back with us, then we can just leave right for the spaceport in the morning. Did you need to stop at your place to pick up anything first?" She signals for a ride and looks around as they wait, and teased, "Hey, so far no police. You were worried for nothing Eaol."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-01-2008, 23:53:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal warbles at that comment, and then G'nisha giggles. "Look..you've made him bashful."&nbsp; Well..he's not turning red..but then he doesn't have any blood to turn his face red.. nor a face for that matter.<br><br>"I apologise..I was carried away.&nbsp; I have not felt such emotions..well.. before.&nbsp; Ooh..me.. my first mating and is with a human.." he wobbles in the same strange fashion as they walk.&nbsp; A couple nearby Drals pause and then gesture and chortle.<br><br>"I will pick up what I need and meet you at the spaceport.&nbsp; Downport or Upport?"<br><br>"Oh..Downport is fine" G'nisha answers.. then turns to Keeley.. "Downport is the station on the planet.. Upport would be the space station."<br><br>Eoal waves and parts company..heading off..the others still looking at him and pointing.<br><br>That leaves Keeley and G'nisha a short 6 hours before the flight - sleep is fitful with such an adventure..mostly spent cuddling and settling final affairs... making arrangements for what clothing couldn't fit in their packages to be shipped to Volturnus.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-01-2008, 01:52:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley spends a good bit of time putting the finishing touches on her packing and then tries to sleep, even though it doesn't really come. A good bit of the night is spent just waking and talking and ten falling asleep again for short periods before waking and talking about what they were hoping to find and amazing adventures they could have. The morning found Keeley tired but full of nervous energy and excitement. <br><br>"Come on G'nisha!" She calls from the other room, having dressed and gotten herself ready. She paced back and forth across the carpet, unable to sit still or stop from fidgeting with her things, clothes, wrist computer, or indeed, anything nearby. "We don't want to mis the flight..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-01-2008, 02:40:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha comes.. she's dressed in tight non-flowing clothing.. for the zero-g of space.. it's not good getting clothing caught on things.<br><br>The trip down to the spaceport is uneventful..on the way Eoal and even Ktza'Lit met the two girls at the spaceport.&nbsp; The Vrusk was stoic and regarded both humans and the blob strangely as there was this almost palable sexual buzz in the air from the night before.<br><br>Spaceport customs were reasonably quick - bags were stowed.. cards scanned and verified, before they are directed to what feels like a small airport lounge.&nbsp; There the group of four get to talking - mostly Eoal trying to make everyone laugh.. having about an hour before the shuttle.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-01-2008, 02:49:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"So what do you think? I can't wait to get there, I think it's going to be a load of fun. And thanks again for coming you guys, I really appreciate it." Keeley says, rambling a bit in her excitement. "Anyone ever meet a Mechanon, that's what they're called right, before? I wonder what they're like, friendly I hope." <br><br>"Oh! And Ktza'Lit, this is my..." Keeley pauses a minute searching for the word in PanGal, her knowledge still not perfect, "Girlfriend and assistant, G'nisha. The Dralasite is one of my closest," and she says closest with a little wink over at Eaol, "friends, Eaol. This is Ktza'Lit, my saviour from the Yarzarians who jumped me on the street." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-01-2008, 02:58:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha beams at the introduction, and so does Eoal.<br><br>"Did they tell you that the like ordering in food..as if they were on intensive care.&nbsp; That's how I met them.. I worked for the delivery company.. ooh..and let me TELL YOU about last night.." Eoal wobbles with excitement.<br><br>"I'm hardly a savior..and I'm sure we will have plenty of time for stories." The Vrusk didn't seem to be interested in banter.&nbsp; "Our shuttle is being announced."<br><br>The group headed through the connecting tunnel into what felt like a small private jet.&nbsp; Lots of seats.. and windows.&nbsp; It's curious watching the Vrusk move to one of the standard seats, using the mechanism to fold the back of the seat flat down, as someplace to rest it's abdomen.&nbsp; Simultaneously, Eoal clambers up into a seat and proceeds to absorb it's legs.. growing a 3rd arm to reach and play with the seat controls.<br><br>G'nisha sits beside Keeley..letting her have the window seat..although it looks right now like they are in a very big curved hanger.&nbsp; "mm..this is always so exciting."<br><br>As the shuttle gets underway..it's perhaps abit anticlimatic.&nbsp; Sure there is the force of being pushed back in her seat - however there is no loud roar.. no rumbling..and apart from a little bum leaving the hanger..no sensation.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-01-2008, 03:21:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keley felt her stomach knot in excitement and she reached over to hold G'nisha's hand before they took off. It wasn't nearly quite what she had expected, the launch seemed silent, harldy any G forces. She had expected to be slammed back in her seat as they picked up speed. She made a little noise of surprise to suddenly see the world speedin by with so little apparent effort. "Amazing, I hardly felt a thing," she says to nobody in particular, looking out the window. <br><br>It was then of course that she had another thought, "You know Eaol, the whole delivery thing... I think that might be a huge untapped market. I mean honestly, people are busy, they don't want to always go out or cook for themselves... why not have food delivered. I bet, with the right sort of marketing, a food delivery service for people to tired or lazy to go out to eat would be a huge hit." She bites her lip and taps a fingernail on one of her front teeth in thought. "It would just need advertising to convince people it's okay to do it, and the right kind of food..."<br><br>"I am so going to have to teach you all how to make pizza."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-01-2008, 03:25:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Everyone just watched Keeley.. "People arn't lazy..besides.. it doesn't take much to go to the monorail.. or to make something"&nbsp; Just an utterly different culture. "What is Pizza?"<br><br>What is pizza..right there may be a gold mine :)<br><br>Outside, the world quickly falls down and away..and it seems like within minutes they are wisking through clouds to the most amazing sight.. the sun rising..reflecting off of clouds and oceans.. then above sparkling lights of satellites and such.<br><br>Getting closer it's like something out of 2001.. the space station is a giant triple ring..slowly circling in space..with a central long spike going down the middle.&nbsp; Getting closer..the spike has openings..which is where the shuttle is going towards.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-01-2008, 03:37:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley laughed, "Oh you say people aren't lazy, but give them the right incentives and they will be. Seriously, the history of Earth's restaurant business could be a valuable lesson. First people always ate at home. Then the rich would go out to eat, then eventually everyone could go out to eat, or take food home, then those places started offering delivery. People thought it would never work, but, it took off. Food delivery became huge! Like, think about this. You're watching your favorite hockey team... I mean, your favorite whatever sport you like team play a huge game and some friends are over. You decide you're hungry but don't want to miss any of the game? What do you do? You get delivery!"<br><br>"And pizza? Oh my god it's so good. Its a dough that you roll out flat and smear some tomato sauce on, I'll have to see if you have anything like tomatoes, then sprinkle cheese on it and whatever other toppings you want, then bake it. It is so good. It was I think the most popular food in my country."<br><br>"Oh wow... that's amazing." Keeley says, staring out the window at the space station. "I don't think I'll ever get tired of this..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-01-2008, 05:39:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha giggled and hugged Keeley.&nbsp; A light came on and G'nisha translated.."Warning.. zero gravity"<br><br>Once another light ..this one yellow..lit.. G'nisha reached over to unbuckle Keeley..and she floated slowly free of the seats.&nbsp; There were ample handholds on every chair..ceiling and floor.&nbsp; The Vrusk seemed perfectly at home..it's 8 legs just grabbing and going claw over claw.. and Eoal.. he made a sortof 4 limbed starfish and sortof twirled as each limb in turn reached for something to hold onto.<br><br>G'nisha smiled.."I know you love this.." she whispered..then pushed herself free to float towards the exit.&nbsp; Outside was a waiting room with an amazing panoramic view.. the docking bay had a very slight microgravity..but a person could have held up the shuttle.&nbsp; Robots tended to the craft and behind an open hatch led to the stars.<br><br>The other direction was an elevator goign down one of the arms of the spiral towards the central concourse on the Upport...which was their destination.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-01-2008, 09:30:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley grabbed G'nisha's wrist before she could get out of reach, and holding a handle, arrested the other woman's progress. "I do..." she said, giving her lover a quick kiss, before laughing. "One of these times, I'm going to have to have you in zero g..." Keeley whispered, then used her legs to launch herself down the aisle past Eaol and Ktza'Lit, using the wall and seats to redirect herself to avoid them as she neared. In the waiting room, she used the wall to flip herself, and stoppe dher progress by landing feet first near the elevator, using her legs to absorb the impact.<br><br>"I win!" She called out to the others, laughing like a little schoolgirl and unable to hide the huge smile on her face. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-01-2008, 13:34:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The rest of them watched her..pausing in their action as she shot out past them.<br><br>G'nisha then giggled.."Don't blame her..it's her second time.&nbsp; I'd act like a kid too." then launched herself as opposed to just climbing carefully.<br><br>Eoal chortled then followed suit..only the Vrusk continued his slow careful pace along the handrails.<br><br>"They have rooms for that.. you know" G'nisha commented...hugging Keeley close.<br><br>The elevator took them down .. gravity slowly returning, and weird perception shift as instead of floating, a 'down' was realized..although down curved up and away in either direction.&nbsp; A quick jaunt through customs and the group headed first to a small automated office.&nbsp; A computer indicated that the "Weathered Autumn" will be ready for loading in 40 minutes and double-checked their reservations.<br><br>There wasn't much time to check out the station, but on the concourse it was just like the one back on the planet - stores.. bars.. clubs.. everything.&nbsp; A 5 story ongoing shopping mall..with the central area open..all the way up to some transparent panes that let one look up at the dizzying sights..the middle of the ring and the far side of the ring. Thousands of people could live, work, play up here.. never leaving.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-01-2008, 20:16:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Its so huge," Keeley commented looking at all the people and stores and... everything. "I'm not sure i could get used to living in space, but it sure is fun to visit."<br><br>Keeley then noticed the ame of the ship, Weathered Autumn. That didn't sound like a really enthusiastic name. Sounded more like the ship was falling apart and being held together by duct tape, if they had that. At least that the ship had seen better days anyway.<br><br>She glanced over at G'nisha and took her hand, "Isn't this where your family lives? Up here on the station I mean?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 01:20:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha smiled and patted Keeley. "Not this station..she's on Diamond.. " she looks up..squinting and looking around, and then points to what looks like just a bright star far off near the terminator of the planet.&nbsp; "I think that may be it.&nbsp; Heh heh.. Keeley..there's more space stations then just this one."<br><br>More then just this one.. the sheer size..magnitude.. was awe-inspiring.<br><br>"We should get going..we would not wish to incur the debt of delaying the flight"<br><br>The group headed through the automated office, meeting up with a robot who doublechecked their ID cards.. and then were guided into another elevator..similar to the first.. going back to the central docks.&nbsp; For the second time today Keeley was weightless..the robot still wheeling on the ground as if nothing was amiss..leading the group through an airlock to a very small ship..little more then an 6 by 4 room with a large view port.&nbsp; The door cycles closed and the shuttle pffts away slowly..taking the passengers out of the spire and towards one of the ships which is 'parked' nearby.<br><br>The Weathered Autumn looked long and sleek.. finally something that looked like Keeley imagined it should.&nbsp; It was maybe 200 feet long.. but only 25 or 30 feet thick.&nbsp; At the one end long delicate looking nacelles arched off in 3 directions holding long cylindrical engines.. sortof like out of class star-trek.&nbsp; The hull was mostly a light light grey, however across the nose and down the side was a orange nose, leading to a long orange racing stripe.&nbsp; PanGal writing was very visible on the nose.<br><br>The shuttle started heading towards the mid-section of the ship..towards a part where the hull had a cylindrical hatch designed to mate with the orbital skiff.&nbsp; Turning around Keeley got a final look at the large 3 ringed space station before the door cycled, and a strangely sweet air filled the cabin.. a woman dressed in a grey and orange jumpsuit smiled. "What..didn't you guys think to pick up some spacer-boots?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 01:31:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Diamond..." Keeley replied softly. "I can't believe how much... stuff there is."<br><br>At the suggestion to push on, Keeley simply follows along, silently awed by most of the things she sees. It is, after all, only her second time seeing this sort of thing, and last time she was in protective custody and was hrried along in handcuffs. <br><br>Reaching the interesting looking ship, Keeley leads the way to the door, coming nose to nose with the orange clad woman as it opened. "And miss the chance to float around? You've got to be kidding right?" Keeley replied. "I'm Keeley by the way," she anounced, the introduced the others.<br><br>"How long till we get underway?"<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 03:28:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She grins back.&nbsp; "Janice.. I'm the Autumn's Steward.. if you need anything..I can help you out.&nbsp; Hello everyone." she smiles.."Don't get up to space much?&nbsp; You're like a little kid.&nbsp; Anyways.. everyone is to remain in their cabins until we're underway.&nbsp; There are instructions in each of the staterooms.&nbsp; Please.."<br><br>She leads them to a hatch..&nbsp; The hatch cycles open to reveal a long shaft running it seems the length of the ship.&nbsp; There are other hatches every 15 feet or so, although they are opened.<br><br>"Once we're underway.. restricted areas will be closed off.&nbsp; You will of course have the run of the quarter deck and the lounge" She smiles at Keeley. "I can see to arranging it so you can have a tour of the bridge.&nbsp; Something tells me that is something you'd enjoy"<br><br>Inside her she pulls her feet off the carpeted floor, then deftly tugs herway up the long shaft, spinning in mid-air to go up backwards..so she can stay with the passengers.<br><br>"There are only 4 sleepers coming along.. and you guys.&nbsp; Abit of a slow trip.. but there isn't much call to go straight to Volturnus.&nbsp; Please..follow me."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 04:26:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sorry, only my second time in space," Keeley answered, clearly excited and enjoying the experience. "Sleepers? So is this going to be a long trip?"<br><br>"Oh and yeah, I definately want to see the bridge. I got a tour of a star law ships bridge last time, I'd love to see how this one compares."<br><br>"Is this a special trip for you then? There's no regular trips to Volturnus?" Keeley asks, sounding just a little concerened. "Isn't it in the same system as the university though? So there must be regular traffic to that, right? So a trip from that planet to Volturnus shouldn't be a big deal, right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 05:14:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She giggled. "You do have alot of questions.. didn't you cover all of that in basic Void Mechanics?"<br><br>Behind her G'nisha was making a 'stop asking questions' motion behind Keeley's back to the stewart..which only made her giggle more. "I'll see what I can do..and no.. most of the time we travel on speculation.&nbsp; Thing is..Captain has a good ear for what's going to be hot where.. and it's always pretty safe shipping colony supplies to Volturnus.&nbsp; Sleepers are passengers who are in cyrogenic sleep for the duration of the trip.&nbsp; It's cheaper then travelling regular class.&nbsp; The Autumn is primarily a freighter..so we don't have any first class cabins.. it would be mostly a waste on her anyways."<br><br>Up two decks to one that's marked with a big PanGal "D" and beside "Guest Quarters"&nbsp; Outside the shaft which apparently runs down the center of the ship is a cylindral hallway around the central shaft..and off of it 4 seperate doors each leading to smallish but decent enough private cabins.&nbsp; Between each of the cabins are sets of things which look onmiously like large upright coffins... 4 of them with blinking green lights.<br><br>"Up one level is the lounge.. most of the crew will be there when they are off duty.&nbsp; If you don't have any questions..I'll see to your baggage getting stowed.&nbsp; You are the only customers..so please pick which two cabins you'll use.&nbsp; THe other two will be powered down for the trip.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 05:33:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I always have lots of questions. I like knowing what I'm getting myself into." Keeley answers, "And I never took void mechanics."<br><br>She sees the woman's strange look and adds, "Uh... my parents uhmm... they were anti-tech types. Homeschooled and all."<br><br>"Seems like a really cute ship though, from the outside anyway. I like the orange. Do you have one in a bright red?" she asks with a laugh, grabbing G'nisha's hand. "G'nisha should we take this first cabin here? Eaol and Ktza'Lit, you two take which ever one looks good to you two."<br><br>Keeley then pulls G'nisha close and whispers to her, "Do you think we should leave Ktza'Lit and Eaol alone together? I don't want Eaol to get killed..."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 13:42:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"We don't.. but there are ships out there that are red.. or any colour.&nbsp; Homeschooled..." she shakes her head and drifts off.. grinning.<br><br><br>G'nisha grins.. "Ooh..he'll be okay.. I think it may give Ktza'lit some second thoughts tho.&nbsp; Could you imagine a week of Eoal's jokes?"<br><br><br>The doors are simple sliding doors.. and inside the cabins are small, curved to follow the contour of the outer ship..and with a port hole.&nbsp; There are also two inset bunks into the wall and various cabinets and such.&nbsp; It sortof looks like a cross between pictures of the old space-station mixed with a railway sleeper cabin.<br><br>A sound chimes.. "Everyone please return to their stations.. we will be getting underway in two minutes.&nbsp; All guests please lie down in their beds."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 19:00:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley laughed, "No, that's why we're sharing a room."<br><br>She led the way into their room and after a quick look around slipped onto the bottom bunk. "Reminds me of college. Or of a train in old movies I saw back on earth."<br><br>She stretche dout on the bunk and looked up at her friend and lover, "One of these days we'll have to get one of our own ships. That would be neat. Then we could go anywhere we wanted, whenever we wanted, like real explorers."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 23:09:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha's eyes lit up with that.<br><br>"Woooooah.. I never thought of that.&nbsp; They are very very expensive..but.. you know we could.. put up the money..get a corporation to sponsor us.. you know..we explore..they share in the profits of what we find to pay off the ship.&nbsp; You know finding one good inhabited world..or say some plant that cures disease.. or even a new delcacy to eat..and we'd be..well..even more set for life."<br><br>She beams..looking at the bunks.&nbsp; Very much made for one. "Mm.. will be cozy when we're together.. we probably should sleep in seperate..but..fool around together."<br><br>Another warning came over.."You better get into bed Keeley.." she climbs in the same..the blankets are strange..seem to fold under..and are made of stretchy elastic..stretchy enough to get in..but strong enough to hold her from falling out.<br><br>The lights on the wall flicker to a blue.. and the notice comes that the ship will be getting underway.<br><br>Suddenly there are little motions as the ship is moved from parking.. jerks back and forth that if she wasn't in bed would have sent Keeley reeling around the room as the ship maneuvoured and readied itself.&nbsp; Then the light pulsed and with a faint roar gravity returned..suddenly it wasn't everywhere..there was a definate 'down' and any errent thing floating fell to the floor.<br><br>After about a minute the blue light went out...and a message that everyone was free to leave their stations sounded/
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 05:54:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley laughs and tugs G'nisha into the bed with her, crawling under the covers and waiting for the ship to start doing whatever it was going to do. While in the bed with G'nisha she draped an arm over her and snuggled close. "Well, we'll get to that later. We've got our own company to start first. Once things start running smoothly, well, then we'll look into the rest of this stuff. Besides, before we go rushing off to... 'explore strange new worlds and new civilizations'", she said, obviously quoting something, "We've got a whole desert planet to look over."<br><br>"So when do we do the whole jumping into hyperspace or whatever?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 13:42:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha very eagerly snuggled back. "mm.. that sounds like a plan..and don't worry..we have a couple hours to get up to speed before we jump to void-space.&nbsp; mm..I keep forgetting you don't have a basic education." Her hands start roaming, finding the clasps of Keeley's jumpsuit and opening them to peel the top back.<br><br>"Look what you've turned me into.. I can barely keep my hands off of you"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 15:12:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Biting her lip and smiling Keeley returned the favor by starting to open G'nisha's own suit. "And if I wanted you to keep your hands off me, I'd complain, but I don't, so there's no problem... no problem at all."<br><br>Keeley's hands moved from the suit down G'nisha's back to cup her backside and give it a little squeeze, at the same time, her lips came forward to kiss her lover. "I must be the luckiest earthling alive," she said with a smirk as their kiss ended, not menioning of course, that as far as she kew, she was the only earthling alive.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 18:59:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha stated as much. "You are the only earthling alive.. such a strange name..earthling.. "<br><br>She started to kiss..peeling the outfits down more and more.. lifting her leg to wrap around.<br><br>And then the door slid open.<br><br>"Hey..now that we're underway..Kittzy-lick and I are going up to the WOAAHHH" Eoal just walked into the room..his eyes behind him as he was still 'talking' with the Vrusk as he just walked in.<br><br>"Ooh.. hey..look two female humans mating... You know I know some jokes about this..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 21:50:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley sighed and growled at the same time, then said in exasperation, "Do you MIND Eaol? Maybe you could I don't know... Knock before walking in?" <br><br>"And would you mind closing the door so we can get our suits back on? This time we don't need an audience."<br><br>She waited for eaol to back out of the room and sighed, then laughed as she laid her head against G'nisha. "We are so going to have to teach him some manners. And I'll bet you a hundred credits that the entire ship knows about this within an hour unless we go along to keep him quiet."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 23:03:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha giggled.."Well..after that little.. umm..romp..in the club..he probably thinks that it's okay.&nbsp; Besides.. you know he's a differnt species..to him.. well.. it's just different.&nbsp; I'd not even recognize two Drals going at it..and I shutter to think what Vrusks would be like"<br><br>G'nisha giggles and starts to tug on her jumpsuit..pulling Keeley close for plenty of kisses and snuggles inbetween.<br><br>Outside, Eoal is talking to another Dral.. this one in a grey and orange jumpsuit.&nbsp; They are conversing in what is probably their native language.. it's not PanGal..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 23:32:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I know, still..."<br><br>She opened the door and saw Eaol talking to another Dralasite, Keeley smiled and interjected. "Uh... excuse me. Uhm, I need to borrow him a minute if you don't mind," she said, placing a hand on Eaol and practically dragging him into the room.<br><br>"Come on Eaol, I need to speak with you briefly..."<br><br>Once safely in the room, she slid the door closed. "Uh, look, Eaol. I don't know what you were talking about there, but I'd really appreciate it if you didn't run around the ship discussing my or G'nisha's sex life, whether with you, or each other, or well, anyone else. I know it might be a little weird to you, but I'm trying to set up a company and all, so I'd really rather not have my personal life discussed. Do you think you could manage not to discuss those things with anyone else? Please?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-01-2008, 04:02:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal looked up, and then quirked it's head sideways.<br><br>"Keeley.. I wasn't discussing your mating habits.. that would be rude." he turned to look at G'nisha who was still on the bunk..then back at Keeley.&nbsp; "I'd joke with you because it's funny with you.. Odol wouldn't see it as funny... just humans being strange.&nbsp; We were talking about Gnawnp.. he's the pilot..and a Yarzirian.&nbsp; Odol plays jokes on him.. until the captain gets mad."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>11-01-2008, 04:08:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's okay Eaol, I'm not mad, I just... you know, wanted to make sure you don't say anything." Keeley said, smirking at their blobular companion. "We are different species, and different, well different eras of people, and well, I'm not really familiar with your culture so I don't know what you'd consider appropriate conversation."<br><br>"Okay, then, lets get back out there before everyone starts to wonder why I dragged you in."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-01-2008, 05:31:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal grins and reaches to wrap it's pseudopod around Keeley's leg fondly. "mmm.. I'll just tell them that you like alien sex and can't keep your rigid fingers out of my plasma"<br><br>It chortles, wiggling as it turns and opens the door.&nbsp; <br><br>G'nisha comes over.."Eoal sure is strange." her arms wrap around Keeley.. "mm.. let's go upstairs."<br><br>The central tube is still used for going up and down, but now that there is gravity.. one needs to climb up.&nbsp; Also, the hatch below this level has been closed, and presumably locked to ship's crew only.&nbsp; Luckily it's only the next floor up..and about 1/3 of the floor is reserved for communal 'personals' *bathrooms* the remaining 2/3rds are open with several couches..tables.. computer panels as well as a kitchenette at one side.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>11-01-2008, 06:06:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley laughs at Eaol and then slides her hands over the slender arms of her lover as they wrap around her from behind. "Yeah, but you know what? I'm a little strange myself G'nisha. No wonder he makes a good friend."<br><br>"And I know the mooment got broken, but... you know, save a little for later. Spaceflight always puts me in the mood." Keeley says in a seductive whisper over her shoulder to G'nisha before stepping out into the hall.<br><br>"Okay, let's get upstairs, I want to check this bucket of bolts out. Gotta make sure it doesn't fall apart before we get to Volturnus you know." <br><br>Once up the ladder Keeley throws herself into a sofa and glances over at Eaol with a grin, "So chef, what's on the menu tonight? Duck L'Orange? Maybe some seared trout? No? Uh-oh... don't tell me its the wiggly cube things again..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-01-2008, 13:37:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The lounge was just empty for the time being.. Eoal was looking around the galley..extending it's neck and arms to peer about. "Yup.. looks like spacer food.." it cranes it's neck around.."You've had spacer food before?"<br><br>As he returns the steward comes in.. "Oh.. you guys are here.. so has everything met your approval?&nbsp; We'll be underway for a couple hours before the void jump.. so you have some time to move about.&nbsp; I've talked with the captain..once we're in void space we'll take you upstairs."<br><br>While they are talking a Vrusk - not their friend.. one of the ship's crew from the orange on his strange looking uniform..this one covered with what looks like either pipping..or strange aztec symbols.. crawls through the hatch and heads over to the galley.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>13-01-2008, 06:56:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah, it's all I ate at first when I was, uhm... woken up. Little weird cube things. G'nisha used to bring them to me, and convinced me they were food, I think it might have been the only time she ever lied to me." Keeley said with a grin at her lover.<br><br>"Neat, I can hardly wait," Keeley answered the Steward, and noticing the Vrusk who entered asked in a low voice, "What are those markings?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-01-2008, 15:23:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha gave a mock upset reaction.. "I never lied!" and then giggled.&nbsp; They settled down together on one of the lounge chairs and then looked over as the Vrusk got up.&nbsp; "Marking? What markings?&nbsp; Those are coolant lines - he's wearing an engineering suit.. he probably works down in the engines."<br><br>G'nisha smiles and leans close.. "mm..tell me about when we're going to own our own ship, Keeley.. mmm. about our adventures.."<br><br>She leans a head on Keeley's shoulder, her fingers seeking out Keeley's.&nbsp; Eoal gets up, heading over to the galley, and returns with a plate of orange blobs.&nbsp; "Heh.. look..they have Dral food!"&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>14-01-2008, 03:43:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh..." Keeley said, watching the Vrusk before returning her attention to G'nisha who laced her fingers into her own. She smiled and opened her mouth to speak when Eaol interrupted, carrying over a plate of orange blobs. <br><br>"Looks like Jell-o." Keeley said, the english word not quite fitting in with the rest. "Seriously, someday, if we do get our own ship, we're getting some real food. I don't care, I'll find a way to make it work in zero-g." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>14-01-2008, 14:34:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal chortled, and G'nisha giggled.&nbsp; "It's going to be interesting you finding a space-engineer who's willing to listen to your ideas.&nbsp; Are you going to hire someone to carry the food from the galley to your cabin too?" Eoal teases.<br><br>The door cycles and a tall handsome man comes in, looking arouind and approaching.&nbsp; Again with the grey and orange uniform, he walks up and gives a half bow.&nbsp; "Greetings.. I am Ghad.&nbsp; The Captain of the Weathered Autumn.&nbsp; Welcome." he smiled at all the people, his eyes glancing down to catch ahold of Keeley's and G'nisha's hands.<br><br>"Is this a special trip for you?" he asks, giving a sly wink.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>14-01-2008, 18:15:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Why hire someone else? I can just give that job to you." Keeley teased the Dral.<br><br>After the Captain enters and introduces himself, Keeley unlaces her hand from G'nishas and stands up, then offers him her hand in greeting. "A pleasure to meet you Captain. I'm Keeley, this is G'nisha, Ktza'Lit and Eaol."<br><br>She then smiles again and arcs an eyebrow at the Captain's question, "Every trip is a special trip. This one a little more so, after all, not every day you take a trip to Volturnus, is it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>14-01-2008, 18:47:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He grins back..greeting everyone in turn.&nbsp; <br><br>"Well..no..but we do go back there at least 4 or 5 times a year... it's a good port for delivering colony supplies.. and they are always good for the foodstuffs.&nbsp; You know..Volturnous is one of the rare worlds that I can turn a profit selling ice..of all things.&nbsp; Mind you there are better profits in other consumables.."<br><br>He sits down at the table.. making small chat..the nature of their trip.. have they been in space before..and ends with offering to show them the bridge.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>14-01-2008, 19:39:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You should just go find an ice comet in system and drag it to the planet. You'd probably make a killing then, and youcould corner the snow cone market too," Keeley said dryly.<br><br>"But yeah, I'd love to see the bridge. Last time I was in space I got a tour of some kind of scout ship, I'd like to see how this thing compares."<br><br>"So you go to Volturnus regularly though? Have you heard anything about Mechanons? There were some rumors some of the more... violent ones were still around."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>14-01-2008, 20:57:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He scoffs.. working to put the guests at ease. "Ooh..don't worry about that.. the mechanon wars were years ago..and afterwards.. the UPF and the Mechanons signed a treaty.&nbsp; Most of them left the world, resettling down on a new world.. one that is uninhabitable by biological life..and has many of the crystals they use for their memory cores.&nbsp; Did you know that.. Mechanons were actually the result of a long crashed Frontier probe..where the robots and the natural crystrals on VOlturnous..basically made the species.. out of nothing."<br><br>He smiles.."I can see what I can do..especially for you" he grins, reaching to touch Keeley's cheek.. "I need to continue my rounds." he stands and leaves..<br><br>G'nisha grins.."I think he fancies you, Keeley.... he was impressed with your stories of earth."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>15-01-2008, 06:11:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, I didn't know that actually. Sounds fascinating though," Keeley told the Captain before he made his exits.<br><br>After G'nisha had spoken Keeley burst into a laugh, "Oh please. I'll see what I can do for you too, especially you..." Keeley repeats in a quieter mocking voice, as if afraid the Captain were still near enough to overhear, and reaching out a hand to stroke G'nisha's cheek. "How corny!"<br><br>"He probably just wants to get into my pants... or whatever you call these things." Keeley says smirking, and then adds jokingly "And well, what man can resist the allure of an earth woman?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-01-2008, 13:27:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Everyone at the table laughed.. and G'nisha grins. "Well..it seems that everyone wants to get inside your pants."<br><br>Hours later Keeley and G'nisha are up on the bridge.. unlike the small scout ship this is like something out of Star Trek.. although everyone just has their own station with screens..no big screen up front.&nbsp; There are windows now.<br><br>The captain has them sit at one of the unused stations at the back and just watch.. and after a short countdown, the ship stops accellerating, and zero g returns.&nbsp; Then after another countdown, there is a push of accelleration, and a lurching feeling.. like for a moment everything is inside out, and suddenly outside..everything is grey.<br><br>A wierd...surreal grey.&nbsp; No stars.. no matter.. it's as if someone covered all the ports.<br><br>"Void space.." the captain announces..and after they check to see that everything is alright, he takes them back down to the galley.&nbsp; The trip will now last about a week in void space.. give or take.&nbsp; A week to entertain themselves on the ship.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>15-01-2008, 20:52:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"This thing is pretty huge," Keeley whispers to her companion.<br><br>On the way back towards the galley, Keeley is filled with questions, plenty of which demonstrate her utter lack of knowledge of spacetravel. Of course, there are other more interesting questions, most of which stem from her having seen some sci-fi shows when she lived on earth. "So does this thing have phasers? What about shields? Oh and have you ever run into those worm things that I was told about? The ones that attacked the frontier."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-01-2008, 23:58:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Phasers.. what are phasers?&nbsp; No..we're not armed.. it's actually difficult to get a license to arm a ship.. well.. legitimate ones.&nbsp; We do have a reflective hull..that is there is a coating on the hull which helps reflect and redirect lasers.&nbsp; By shields..if you mean masking screens.. no.. we just have the hull.&nbsp; And what worm things are you talking about?"<br><br>"Sathar.." G'nisha adds<br><br>The Captain nearly sputters.. "Good gods... no.&nbsp; Not since the war..and even then.. I was called up to the merchant marine.. the military handles that.&nbsp; And don't tell me you are one of those conspiracy nuts who think the Sathar has infiltrated the Frontier.&nbsp; I tell you.. that's rumours made by the entertainment industry to sell movies."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>16-01-2008, 00:25:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't know enough about them to think that," Keeley answers truthfully. "In case you didn't quite follow, I kind of missed the war, being frozen does that to you."<br><br>"What do you think G'nisha? You think there are Sathar about in Frontier space? Be kind of interesting wouldn't it? Make for one heck of an adventure that's for sure." Keeley says, then returning to the earlier questions, "I don't know what phasers are and shields and all that, that's all from shows I saw on earth. They had a show called Star Trek where the space ships had deflector shields that could like... stop enemy attacks. I guess they were some kind of like forcefield or something. I don't know. I was just curious."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-01-2008, 00:29:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha just cuddled Keeley.. "Don't worry about her.. she sortof missed growing up.." <br><br>The captain smiles and nods.."Not a problem at all..we're just a peaceful merchant ship.. nothing.. special"&nbsp; He then gives a wink.<br><br>G'nisha giggles as they return to their quarters.."You really are curious about everything..arn't you?" she hugs Keeley tight.."That's why I love you so... now tell me more of this Star Trek."<br><br>Time is something that is abundant on the ship.. Keeley finds out that the void-trips take between 5 and 7 days.. there is some complex mathematical reason..but basically.. it's random.&nbsp; THey like to say they can predict it...but it's random.&nbsp; And then on the second day..that's when Keeley finds out about 'Void Psychosis'.. the engineering Dralasite happy that someone new to tell stories.. starts trying to spook Keeley by telling her about people who go crazy..the void gets into them and then they go around killing eveyrone..about ships that come out of the void..drifting..all the passengers mysteriously killed and gone..no bodies...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>16-01-2008, 00:46:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Kind of hard not to be," Keeley told her with a grin. "Besides, I like knowing everything. So anyway... Star Trek..."<br><br>Keeley, with plenty of time does what she can to not get bored. SHe spends time talking to all her companions, and then pestering members of the crew. Engaging them in conversation even if they don't really seem inclined to talk. She listens to the Dral's stories intently, though she is obviously just a little skeptical about some of the details. "So wait a minute... if they go crazy and kill the people, where did the bodies go? They couldn't just disappear! That doesn't make any sense."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-01-2008, 05:28:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"no.. not disappear.." he makes gestures with his three arms.."Pwwwah.. into the void.. they turn into the void-stuff"<br><br>From the more serious crew-members Keeley finds out the Void is sortof a... between space.&nbsp; The void-drive charges and flips the ship into voidspace where dimensions are compressed.&nbsp; There is no 'matter' in voidspace.. and matter technically can't exist.. but the ship is protected in some sortof particle bubbly thing .. and it sortof skips through void'space.. coming out in real space.. and uncompressed the ship's travelled dozens of light years.<br><br>The crew is friendly enough.. and eventually Keeley does get a tour of engineering.. passing the cargo decks (which are not maintained in life support..just cargo) and has plenty of time with G'nisha.<br><br>And opportunities.. to play with Eoal..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>16-01-2008, 06:54:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley keeps herself occupied during the time she has, She never seems to tire of being around G'nisha, and whenever she is with her or looks at her, she can't help but wear a smile. Not that she frowns often, but sometimes when left alone she seems to be lost in thought, though she never talks about what it is she's thinking, just makes a joke and changes the subject or answers with a simple, 'nothing'. <br><br>She does have a few more exhausting sessions with Eaol, once even simply passing out during and not waking up until G'nisha found her about an hour later, naked and covered in Eaol's secretions, a crazed smile on her face as she slept.<br><br>She also spent some time trying to learn the basics of written PanGal and working on her own writing. Despite the numerous distractions, she found she didn't really like the travel in voidspace. She was becoming restless and having trouble sleeping and was seriously looking forward to getting off the ship as soon as she could.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>21-01-2008, 13:19:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Days later, without warning there was a sudden lurching, and then the craft was weightless.&nbsp; Immediately the lights turned blue and a warning for everyone to secure themselves.. followed by the engines turning on and after some maneuvering.. gravity returning.&nbsp; They were now in the Zebulon system, decelerating towards Volturnus.<br><br>Keeley's grasp of PanGal is getting more and more..and she's bonding closely with her lovers - G'nisha and Eoal.&nbsp; Unfortunately through the viewport there isn't much of a view..just a bright sun in the sky and a bright point that is slowly expanding.. the planet below.<br><br>Hours later the bright point is a large yellowish orange disk, and the blue light to return to cabin sounds.&nbsp; After returning to their cabins, the ship finishes decelerating.. completes docking maneuvers..and ends up in zero g- docked with a small station orbiting Volturnus.&nbsp; There isn't much of a station - no concourse, and after boarding a very plain looking shuttle, the group is transported down to Anchorage - at 50,000 it is a small city -and the largest on the planet.&nbsp; Stepping out, the air is dry and hot, and in the sky two moons can be seen..ghostly white against the yellowish/blue sky.<br><br>A human dressed in long flowing robes approaches.. "Hello.. and welcome.&nbsp; Miss Keeley and party.. I have your vehicle and supplies with me.. please..come with me"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>22-01-2008, 06:53:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Looking out the windows of the ship, Keeley was secretly glad when she once again saw the stars outside. Somehow it just felt... comforting to see them again. <br><br>The last few hours of the trip were spent getting her few belongings together and starting to say her goodbyes to the crewmembers she had met and befriended on the trip.<br><br>Her first impression of the planet was that it reminded her of her trip to the American southwest. Hot and dry, but still relatively comfortable. She looked up at the two moons, a strange sight to her eyes and smiled. Somethings about this future were just pretty neat, and seeing that was certainly one of the things that she had never expected to see in her life.<br><br>She looked down at the human who addressed her, slipping her hand into G'nisha's and nodded to the oddly dressed human. "I'm Keeley, a pleasure to meet you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-01-2008, 13:32:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Jahe.. it's good to meet you Keeley.. " he introduced himself<br><br>He looked between them as they took hands and lifted an eyebrow, turning to lead the group to a waiting skimmer.&nbsp; Opening the door and storage, he helped them with the bags and then helped them step into the gently swaying floating car.&nbsp; While the other city may have had skimmers..they had tended to be much more sturdy..these ones had more of a frontier feel to them.. and for a moment it felt like she was on Tattooine from Star Wars.. the low white adobe buildlings..the hot sun.. the land-speeders.<br><br>Climbing in, the vehicle swayed like a canoe mired in molasses and after securing everyone the driver, Jahe took off driving down the broad streets.&nbsp; Traffic was a mixture of ground vehicles and skimmers.. not many people had aircars here.<br><br>After winding through town he ended up on the outskirts of town, driving to what looked like a large garage.&nbsp; The door cycled open as they approached..and inside looked like..well..to Keeley's eyes.. a cross between a minivan, a monster truck and something from Space 1999.<br><br>It stood about twelve feet tall on 6 - 6foot spherical balloon-like tires.&nbsp; The vehicle was segmented near the front and was bristling with lights and other devices.&nbsp; The front had two sortof bulbular windows which overlooked everywhere infront.&nbsp; The back folded down like a loading ramp..and one could almost drive a skimmer right up inside.<br><br>"This is the explorer we're rented for you.. I understand you may wish to consider establishing your facility out in the wilderness.. as well as for general exploration.&nbsp; The computers have been loaded with maps of the planet as well."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>22-01-2008, 18:29:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley looked at the vehicle with eyes wide when she saw the thing. "Oh wow..." she breathed, a huge grin slowly spreading across her face. "Well, you guys all wanted to do some exploring and have a little adventure! And I am so driving!"<br><br>She turned to look at Jahe and in a quieter voice added, "You do have instruction for that thing right?"<br><br>"Okay, so what say we all grab some rooms somewhere, drop off our things, take the rest of the day to relax, poke around town, and then tomorrow we'll do some exploring. Oh and I suppose we should probably looke for a likely place for our corporate HQ too. Guess it can't all be fun."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-01-2008, 22:37:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha giggled, and Eoal joined in.&nbsp; The vrusk wasn't as impressed..probably not looking as forward to the friviallity of 'joyriding.&nbsp; G'nisha was about to point out to Keeley that she didn't know how to drive, when she commented..only making Jahe laugh more.<br><br>"Trust me..they are easy to drive.. and here on Volturnus.. you have lots of space.&nbsp; I'll load up the map-calc with the local region.. although you'll need to travel for abit to find land that isn't owned yet."<br><br>While they headed out.. Jahe driving for now.. they talked.<br><br>"Well..we don't need to set up the HQ in the city..we could be you know..like a remote outpost installation.. get some aircars and come into town whenever we need to meet up with people.. plus you'd not be disturbed as much..especially after you become famous.."<br><br>"Famous?" asks Jahe..<br><br>"Oh yes.. Keeley is going to become famous.. she's writing some books.. and will probably be having Trids made about her..and whole University courses changed because of her... "<br><br>Jahe grins and winks.."Why.. it's a privledge to be close to someone shiny like that." He turned, back to using the two arm controls..sortof looking like using some wierd sci-fi waldos..which controlled the different sides and basically made the vehicle go.&nbsp; Didn't look too complex...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>23-01-2008, 04:16:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley blushed furiously at the words spoken about her, "Uhm.. well it hasn't happened yet. And we'll see, who knows, my books may bomb."<br><br>"What about something on the edge of town? I like people, so I don't know about being all the way off in the wilderness. Besides, I can always build a home in the middle of nowhere if it gets annoying later."<br><br>"Okay Jahe, once we get clear of the town you move over, I've been cooped up in a spaceship for like a week now and I'm itching to take the controls of something. You stay up here and show me how to drive though... oh, and how to make this thing move fast."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-01-2008, 13:29:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				They drove to the edge of town where the buildings gave way for long open fields.&nbsp; The fields were intermixed with low scrub-like plants and the occaionsal mount.. plenty of space for the big explorer to go.<br><br>Jahe gave some education.. one used two hands and it almost felt like one was conducting an orchestra.. leaning forward and pushing at the air to make the craft drive faster..and with the wide screen.. it was very exhillerating.<br><br>Soon Keeley has the craft going at a breakneck speed..and that's when over a bump Keeley accidently bumps one of the other footpads.. there is a wooosh and the craft lurches up.. rocketing upwards into the air using rocket jets to land 50 feet away..bouncing on the heavy suspension and continuing.. "Oooh..I forgot..that petal..is for the rocket engines.. they let you jump.. some can even jump it hundreds of feet with a long burn"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>23-01-2008, 17:01:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh yeah! That was awesome!" Keeley exclaims loudly, obviously really excited at being able to drive the explorer, and treating it like a brand new toy. Briefly she looked back at everyone and asked, "You guys okay? Sorry about the bump!"<br><br>"They never had cars like this back on Earth," she muttered more to herself than anyone in particular while looking back out the window. After a few mintes Keeley is driving crazily through the desert, only slightly paying attention to look for a place for their headquarters, otherwise she was having way too much fun driving the vehicle. <br><br>"G'nisha, you've got to try this!" Keeley called back over her shoulder, then stomped on the rocket pedal, launching them into the air, this time quite a ways, and the view was wonderful. As they came down, Keeley hit the pedal again to slow their desent, making the landing a bit more gentle than the first one. "I think I'm actually getting the hang of this thing..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-01-2008, 13:13:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				With the active stomp, the explorer launches itself HIGH into the air, arcing over the sprawling desert below.&nbsp; At the height of the arc the explorer was momentarily weightless, and behind people started floating out of their seats.&nbsp; <br><br>The descent is almost in slow-motion.&nbsp; Jahe spun his arms, trying to reach for something, and at once Keeley knew something was wrong.&nbsp; The Explorer was coming down nose first - not parallel to the ground like earlier, and coming down alot faster after that high jump.&nbsp; And a cruel twist of fate..it seemed to be bearing down on an outcropping of rock.. a very spear-like outcropping of rock.<br><br>G'nisha was the first to scream just before the explorer crashed into the rock.. the front buckling then crashing as the passenger side window gave way and the cabin was invaded by rocky outcropping.&nbsp; The seat-belts held Keeley in place but Jahe in the back isn't so lucky, and slams hard forward.<br><br>The explorer rests for a second at a 70 degree angle.. wounded.. and then crunches down to it's wheels..the front right wheel completely wrecked along with part of the suspension.. the metal superstructure of the explorer groaning.. and the air suddenly really dry and really hot from the wind seeping in through the broken front canopy.<br><br>*muhaha..we needed some fun action..some twist*
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>29-01-2008, 08:54:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley at first squeals in delight, then her scream mingles with G'nishas as the rocks below come up quick in thw windscreen. Keeley felt her body surge forward only to jerk to a sudden stop by the belts that held her in place, biting into the soft skin of her body, but saving her from more than likely being killed. <br><br>As soon as she regained her senses she slapped at the belts that held her in place and fell out of her seat, battered and bruised and a little blood trickling from a split lip. "G'nisha?" she groaned out from the floor, fighting to clear her head and pull herself to her feet. "Eaol? Ktza'lit? Are you okay?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-01-2008, 13:11:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha is sobbing.&nbsp; There isn't much other sounds other then strained mechanical sounds from the back of the explorer.<br><br>Freeing herself from the restraints, Keeley ends up standing on the wrecked controls, looking back into the explorer.&nbsp; G'nisha is held by the straps, balled up and sobbing..&nbsp; Eoal is looking like he went splat.. just slowly pulling his limbs back into himself and Ktza'lit is dimly seen further back.&nbsp; A drip drip catches Keeley's attention, and turning she's dripped upon.&nbsp; <br><br>Red.<br><br>Blood<br><br>The back of the passenger seat is dripping.. and on the other side.. Jahe..who was unbuckled at the time..looks like a twisted rag-doll from some game's physics engine.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>30-01-2008, 06:49:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley's eyes move from G'nisha to Jahe, whose blood drips down onto her... She has to turn her head away quickly to avoid becoming sick and she covers her mouth with one hand, screwing her eyes shut for a moment. After a few seconds to regain her composure she pulls herself up towards him, though it doesn't look good, she has to see if the man is still alive...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-01-2008, 13:22:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				In true horror-movie fashion.. Jahe was still just as Keeley was reaching towards her..only twitching at the last moment - his eyes coming open and moaning.&nbsp; It's obvious he has much broken..his body twisted into an inhuman form.<br><br>"We should call for assistance" Ktza-lit... reaching to untangle himself from the restraints that saved him.<br><br>"oooh.. that didn't feel good" Eoal adds..just squeezing himself around the strapping without undoing it.. limbs reaching out to balance himself at the awkward angle. <br><br>G'nisha continued to just sob.. probably in shock.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>31-01-2008, 02:34:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh my god..." Keeley breathed, reaching out a hand but not quite touching him, "Don't move Jahe, we'll call for help." <br><br>"Ktza'Lit, can you call for help? Get someone out here for him? It looks really bad." Keeley looked up at the other briefly, "Eaol, you help G'nisha, get her out of her seat and outside. I'll stay with Jahe until help arrives."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>31-01-2008, 13:23:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Everyone moved...G'nisha was still sobbing..but it was relatively easy for Eoal to move to unfasten her straps and help her out.&nbsp; Ktza'Lit disappeared out front.. leaving Keeley with Jahe.<br><br>He coughed and gasped a raspy breath.&nbsp; Blood continued to seep from under his crumpled body.&nbsp; "Med....Kit..&nbsp; Freeze.... Field..."<br><br>The Vrusk's insectoid head pokes back.&nbsp; "The radio is smashed.&nbsp; This is like a bad Trid."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>31-01-2008, 18:39:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Shit!" Keeley spat out in english, then looked back down to the Vrusk. "Ktza'Lit, can you help me then? He said something about a freeze field in the med kit. I don't know what he's talking about."<br><br>Sometimes, being from the past was a real drawback, as much as everything astonished and amazed her about the future and this spacefaring society, she still had a huge amount to learn. She turned her head to Jahe and nodded, "It's okay, Ktza'Lit is going to find the freeze field. We'll get you help then." She bit her lip and lowered a hand so that the tips of her fingers barely touched one of Jahe's hands, "I'm so sorry..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-02-2008, 14:51:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jahe tried to reply, but only coughed up blood.<br><br>There was some scrambling at the front, and the Vrusk climbed up - his multiple limbs seemingly perfect for climbing on seats at the weird angle.&nbsp; He had opened the med kit and was attaching these small probes from a medical device..looking sortof like one of those automatic defibulators..except with more electrodes.<br><br>"Just don't worry.. he'll be fine now." he activated the button..and Jahe's eyes closed..and his breathing seemed to stop.&nbsp; Ktza'Kit gently set the controller down beside Jahe, packing up the rest of the medkit.<br><br>"He will be safe..although we should ..either guard him..or find some way to close him up in here.. that freezefield wont work if some scavenger gets in here.&nbsp; Come on..let's see what else they found.<br><br>Climbing out, Keeley steps onto the dirt of the alien world.&nbsp; It's a reddish yellow sand..and there are small sharp looking scrub here and there.&nbsp; G'nisha is curled up by the rocky outcropping which the explorer crashed into..sobbing..and Eoal is pulling some large packs from inside.. setting them all aside. "I found some survival packs."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>04-02-2008, 19:23:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley nods a bit numbly at Ktza'Lit and folled himout of the wrecked vehicle. Outside she looked around, barely noticing the dry heat or pounding sun, Eaol's words didn't really register with her though. Suddenly the whole world started to spin when she thought of Jahe's wrecked body inside the vehicle. Keeley turned away from the others and leaned heavily against the machine and heaved. She emptied the contents of her stomach onto the sand not once, but twice, and then let out a strangled sob. She punched the side of the vehicle with a balled up fist leaned heavily against it. She felt herself begin to calm, her logical self regaining control, and she turned her head to look at the others. <br><br>"You two, look through the packs for anything we can use. We'll have to keep the sun off our heads, at least G'nisha and I will if we're going to be stuck out here a while. I don't know anything about your physiology so you two are kind of on your own with that." Keeley said with an eerie calmness. "Can we block up the entrance here with something? Wreckage or stones maybe? We'll get to that in a minute..."<br><br>Keeley looked over to G'nisha who still wept against the rock and walked slowly towards her, dropping to her knees next to her friend and lover, wrapping her arms around her protectively and cradling her head. "I'm so sorry G'nisha... everything will be okay love, I swear..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-02-2008, 12:30:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Outside it was apparent that it was pretty much fate working against them.&nbsp; Rock outcroppings were only sparse.. and it's just because of the height that the explorer was coming down and basically spearing itself on the rock outcropping.&nbsp; The explorer still hung up in the air dangeriously like a wounded beast.&nbsp; The sand was whipped up from time to time in the thin atmosphere by the winds blowing across the land.<br><br>Several of the kits which were rescued from the place were opened up and explored.&nbsp; "Well.. " Eoal holds up a small pack. "This is an inflatable tent..we could stuff it in the entrance and plug it."<br><br>"And have the metal shards cut it to ribbons" Kitza'lit adds.&nbsp; He's busy donning some strange bright yellow plastic outfit from the kits.&nbsp; He passes one over to Keeley and G'nisha. "It's an arid poncho.. we only have two.. but it will keep you from losing too much moisture in this dry land." <br><br>Eoal comes over.."Well..we could cut it on purpose..and then use it to seal the opening."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-02-2008, 22:09:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Only two?" Keeley asks looking up from where she held G'nisha. "All right. G'nisha, you need to put this on."<br><br>Without another word she started helping her lover put on the poncho type outfit. If it would help keep G'nisha alive, that was enough for her. Once G'nisha was protected from the dry heat and sun, Keeley looked up again.<br><br>"All right, we'll do as Eaol suggests and use the tent to cover up the doorway. Maybe we can use some rocks to hold it in place, though, chances are, nothing out here will be able to get in easily anyway." Keeley sighed and looked down at her own clothing, it covered her skin pretty well, protecting it from the sun, but she'd need something to cover her head. "Do we have any extra clothes? I'll need something lightweight to cover my head. And how are we set for water?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-02-2008, 13:27:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Everyone started to look through things. <br><br>After a couple minutes Eoal, Kitza'Lit and Keeley gathered at the front, G'nisha there but not really there.<br><br>"Well.. the explorer has a 8 gallon water tank... it is a desert afterall.&nbsp; There are various survival equipment in the pack..including these." Eoal held out a couple small bottles of white pills. "If you take some of these, they will help your body not need as much water.&nbsp; Not safe for long-term.. but okay for survival purposes."<br><br>G'nisha stepped forward, holding out her pack. "It'.s.... my bag.. clothing.." she suggested.. looking small and frail under the poncho.&nbsp; <br><br>Ktza'lit regarded the couple then finally stepped forward. "We need to set out.&nbsp; It will only take us 12.. maybe 14 hours to get back to civilization." He looks down at Eoal.. "Unfortunately that would slow to 18 or 20 if we take Eoal."&nbsp; It was a simple fact that Dralasites - with their small size.. simply walked slower.&nbsp; "I will head back.. and send for help."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-02-2008, 05:48:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley nodded, "If you think you can make it, you're welcome to try. I suggest you take as much water as you can."<br><br>"We'll follow you, with Eaol, even if it slows us down, and the rest of whatever supplies we can carry." Keeley answered, pulling one of G'nisha's shirts from the bag and wrapping it around her head. Really she knew she'd need to wet it for it to be really effective, but she didn't want to waste the water and the only other source of liquid she wasn't about to use, not in front of her companions anyway.<br><br>She turned her attention back to the others and G'nisha especially, reaching out a hand to touch her cheek lightly and smiling sadly. She wished this hadn't happened, but it had, now they had to simply survive and then save Jahe, if they could. "Ktza'Lit, you can go on ahead, Eaol, you help me cover up the entrance to the explorer, G'nisha, can you try and condense whatever we have left into a couple packs for us to carry?"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-02-2008, 13:21:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ktza'lit looked back. "You and I could travel faster, if we only took minimal supplies and left Eoal and G'nisha to tend for Jahe."&nbsp; There was no emotion in his voice - but it was difficult to read Vrusk emotions.<br><br>G'nisha pushed herself up and then just hugged Keeley.. just holding her tightly..whispering.."I don't think I want to be an explorer anymore..people get hurt.."<br><br>Eoal has been busying himself,&nbsp; pulling things out of the pack and tossing them away..and getting down to basics.&nbsp; He also has been working to secure the explorer.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>07-02-2008, 15:44:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Wrapped tightly in an embrace, Keeley throws her arms around her lover, one around her back, he other resting lightly on the back of her head, making G'nisha's cheek lay against her shoulder. "I know G'nisha, I know. It'll all be over soon, just trust me love."<br><br>She looked back up at Ktza'lit her eyes wet with tears that were starting to form and shook her head. "No. Like I said, if you want to go ahead, fine, but I'm not laving them. Jahe should be fine for a while, and I don't think four hours is going to make a huge difference."<br><br>Finsihed, she set her jaw, fighting to hold back her tears. She wished she could take it all back, just go back to before they had left for this planet, when she and G'nisha had just been happy and everything seemed so promising before the hot rush of reality in the form of the dry hot air of Volturnus kicked them in the teeth. She led G'nisha back to the rocks and had her sit for a moment, "Wait here G'nisha. I'm going to help Eaol then we can leave, okay?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-02-2008, 01:32:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha followed but then shook her head. "No.."<br><br>She stood up with a determination in her teary eyes. "I'm not going to be the one who needs to be consoled.. I'm helping to.&nbsp; I'll.. do..umm.. well..I'll check on Jahe one last time.&nbsp; I have some experience.. and maybe there is something else we can use inside the cabin of the Explorer.<br><br>Eoal has been busy repacking the backpacks.. and Ktza'lit has been taking in the surroundings abit..climbing up the rock outcropping to scan around using some binoculars he got from the packs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-02-2008, 04:38:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley smiles slightly when G'nisha stands, a little fire returning to her more frail companion. She reached out a hand and brushed the fingertips over her beautiful friends cheek, stepping in close to place a small kiss on the side of her face, then steps back and nods. "Do what you can love," Keeley says softly, then lets her hand slide down over G'nisha's shoulder, down to her hand where it lingers a moment before Keeley turns away to help Eaol.<br><br>"How's it going here Eaol? Let me give you a hand. We need to start moving soon." Keeley says, stepping in and crouching down to help the Dralasite.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-02-2008, 05:11:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal looks up.. obviously labouring in the poncho.&nbsp; His head has also expanded and looks almost like a scarecrow or pumpkin&nbsp; on the top.&nbsp; Aliens.&nbsp; Sheesh.<br><br>G'nisha ducks by them, going through the airlock on the tent that is covering up the opening to the tent.<br><br>"I've managed to ditch most of the stuff we won't need.&nbsp; We have extra of these" he holds up two small streamlined looking pistols.&nbsp; "They arn't much.. yours is much better.. but they'll do in a pinch."<br><br>He reaches up to help wrap some webbing-belt around Keeley's shoulders.. and then distributes some smaller packs.. a canteen and knife with a compass looking thing (even if it's only 1 pointed..not 4 pointed.. the concept is the same) <br><br>The largest pack has been set aside for the Vrusk.. Eoal has the other pack and there are small webbings with some various attached belongings for Keeley and G'nisha.&nbsp; "I think we're ready to go."<br><br>At that moment G'nisha comes out of the explorer..closing up the first aid pack.&nbsp; Eoal transfers it to a pack... then helps with G'nisha's webbing.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ktza'lit returns.. takes his pack which settles half on his shoulders half resting on the back of his insectoid body.. then leads the way.&nbsp; <br><br>The intrepid group sets out across the desert... the ground crunching softly underneath them..a mixture of gravel and coarse glittering sand.&nbsp; Here and there darker harder rocks poke out from the floor..and dark greenish sharp looking plants with brilliant glimmering purple sparklies flowers peek out at the base here and there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-02-2008, 07:32:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well let's hope we don't need the weapons. Not that I think we'll run into much out here anyway." Keeley replies, helping finish up with the packs and put one on.<br><br>Keeley remains thoughtfully queit as they march through the sandy ground of the desert, occasionally looking around at the landscape and other scenery, but it isn't too long before she's starting to sweat and the steady heat of the sun in the sky started making her feel a over tired and weak. <br><br>"How far do you think we are from the city?" Keeley asks, trying to focus her mind on keeping moving, taking a small sip from her canteen. Small drinks were better than large ones, and small portions of food spread out over the day better as well, as she knew from an old earth tv show she used to watch.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-02-2008, 13:13:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ktza'lit is in the lead.. Gnisha and Keeley together..and Eoal trying in the back to keep up.&nbsp; Time seems to fade away to just the constant walking across the plain.. following the trail left by the explorer.<br><br>Then.. while passing an outcropping with a particularly pretty red and purple and yellow looking flower tangle the ground erupts all around Ktza'lit.&nbsp; He's momentarily eclipsed by a cloud of dust, and then as thin tendrils of dark green curve upwards, Ktza'Lit's body is seen tangled and lifted some 8 feet into the air.&nbsp; The tendrils whip around, and seem to radiate from the outcropping of flowers, which is slowly pulling itself out of the dirt.<br><br>Great... more aliens.. well..alien monsters...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>08-02-2008, 20:10:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Holy crap!" Keeley shouts, whipping out her pistol when the ground erupts beside them. Thankfully not the target of the creature, Keeley dives asway from the thing that is emerging from the ground and starts to take careful aim. "Shoot for the base of the tentacles!" she screams at Eaol and G'nisha, "Try and cut Ktza'Lit free!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-02-2008, 03:32:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The insectoid's body is slammed down to the ground.. his pack ripping and strewing supplies about.&nbsp; G'nisha screams and cowers while Eoal draws the other Laser pistol.&nbsp; Keeley's laser feels cool and firm in her hand as all of the trainings Ktza'lit gave come back as if second nature.&nbsp; Power up.. safety off.. set the power.. set the power.&nbsp; The Laser had a selector.. 1 to 10.&nbsp; more power was more damage.. but drained the pack in a hurry.&nbsp; One was like a warm sting.. 10.. well..there were only a few shots on 10.. but it could cut holes through ferrocrete.<br><br>whatever that was...&nbsp; Ktza'Lit had said that.. Keeley never had fired it over 1 before.<br><br>There is a momentary flash then an after image- much like lightning.&nbsp; No sound..no pwey... as Eoal raises and fires at the strange plant-like creature.&nbsp; A little puft of rock spews from where he hit.&nbsp; He fires again..aiming for a tendril.. and misses.&nbsp; Under their feet..there is more movement.. more tendrils starting to pull out from under the ground...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>11-02-2008, 04:04:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Crap! G'nisha run!" Keeley screams, rolling to her knees when the tendrils start to close with her as well. "Eaol, get back! Look for the things body." <br><br>She rose to her feet just before the first of the things tendrils reached her, and Keeley, horrified, but fighting to remain cool and calm sidestepped and charged forward. She had to save Ktza'Lit, he had saved her once, and she owed him...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-02-2008, 13:12:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha gave another scream and scrambled as the ground started to erupt.&nbsp; To the side there was a bellow from Eoal - the blob can be loud when he needs to be.<br><br>Jumping forward Keeley steps over the writhing branches, approaching where Ktza'Kit is behind held aloft by the strange plant.&nbsp; His sidearm had fallen to the ground underneath him.<br><br>"Shoot it!" Ktza'Lit shouts at Keeley.. followed by a squeal from behind.&nbsp; G'nisha just got nabbed.. a tendril around her waist.. and is starting to be dragged back towards the body of the plant.&nbsp; Eoal has been firing at the plant.. then pauses to fuzz with the laser.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>12-02-2008, 07:17:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley spared a quick glance over her shoulder when she heard G'nisha scream, seeing her beautiful companion wrapped in the grip of one of the things tendrils. With an animalistic snarl Keeley lept forward, not caring about herself and grabbed for Ktza'Lit's pistol. Holding one in each hand she ignored the reaching mass of tentacle like arms, taking aim for what she assumed was the body of the beast and firing a few times. "Let them go!" She screamed at the thing as she fired, caring nothing for herself or the things that came for her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>12-02-2008, 13:21:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There was no recoil.. never was with laser weapons...although the guns got warm in her hands as she shot over and over.&nbsp; Quick burnt afterimages in her eyes showed the path of the beams.. a few hitting the body of the beast, but those shiny crystalline forms seeming to deflect some of the shots..only a couple landing home.<br><br>A crunch behind followed closely by the crack which reminds Keeley of eating lobster indicates when Ktza'lit was released.&nbsp; Suddenly there is an inhuman below, and a shadow steps up from behind the rock outcropping.&nbsp; Eoal stands up on two very stubby legs..with three arms holding a HUGE boulder.. about the same size as itself over it's head.&nbsp; It brings the boulder down HARD on the base of the tendrils on the one side of the beast.<br><br>There is an instant reaction.. the tendrils holding G'nisha..indeed all of the tendrils on that side of the creature release and start to flail on the ground.. spasming. The other side drops and starts to all pull in..reacting to the attack.<br><br>"Get them!" Eoal bellows out..reaching to lift the boulder a second time.. it's entire body quivering under it's weight...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>14-02-2008, 07:18:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley froze at the huge thud and she spins to see Eaol then at his bellow, she holsters her pistol and fires at the retrating tendrils with Ktza'Lit's gun, at the same time running over to the downed Vrusk. Once there she offers him her hand and starts to drag him away from the plant thing, her heart racing, breath coming hard and fast. She wasn't even this scared by the crash, but she didn't have time to think of that yet, she had to make sure her friends were safe. As she pulled him away, she fired again, then shouted, "G'nisha get clear!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>14-02-2008, 13:10:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Vrusk was crumpled on the ground but at the touch leaned a head over.. "I'm just.. what is your human term.. winded.."&nbsp; As he's helped up, it's obvious that two of his legs are broken..but he's able to lift them and tuck them under him and walk with the remaining 6 legs...albeit at a slower pace then before.<br><br>Eoal continued to use the rock as a big weighted club to batter the creature, and picking herself up.. G'nisha picks up Eoal's discarded gun and starts to shoot at the creature..even giving a little battle-cry of her own.<br><br>The tendrils are now flailing.. not grabbing..just spasming as the tide has turned against it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>16-02-2008, 07:56:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Come on, let's get out of here," Keeley said in a more normal voice, peeling off another shot at a nearby tendril. It seemed as if they were out of danger so she decided to stop shooting after that. Who knew when or if they'd need the guns again and she didn't want to brn out the batteries that charged them.<br><br>"Lets get the hell away from that thing Eaol, G'nisha!" She called over to them seeing the pair to be slower to pull back. While she watched and moved with Ktza'lit she made mental note of the situation. Ktza'lit had a good bit of supplies which were scattered now, and still too close to what was all too likely to still be a dangerous creature to risk trying to retrieve. Thay's have to be careful about what the used and how much they drank until they returned to safety. This was definately not turning out to be the fun trip they had imagined a few days ago.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-02-2008, 15:16:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Eoal gave it one final kick, then retreated away from it.. Ktza-lit doing the same while lifting a couple legs up away from the ground.<br><br>G'nisha threw herself into Keeley's arms and then looked up.."Did you see me.. I.. I helped right?" her hands were still shaking as the laser pistol she was carrying was waving about alittle dangerously.. "See.. I can help" she then hugged Keeley so tight.&nbsp; Ktza-Lit came by and joined the hug.. no words.. and then Eoal as well.&nbsp; The packs were redistributed while Eoal kept looking over at the creature.<br><br>"You know..I don't rememeber this on the tour..." he commented.. "And I remember driving past these..but they just looked like flowers or crystalline algie or something.. they didn't look like Glacka with an over-excited appetite.."<br><br>He them smiled.."I think we did good tho.."&nbsp; He made a pose the way a human would flexing his muscles.. which results in Ktza-lit turning and starting to trundle off.. obviously injured the bug may not share the assessment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>19-02-2008, 07:37:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley atarted to wrap her arms around G'nisha, then, noticing the shaking pistol took G'nisha's hand in hers and gently pulled the pistol away. Soon she found herself in an embrace shared by them all, and for just a moment, Keeley felt a little relieved and, just a little safe. <br><br>Still holding G'nisha while the othe two peeled themselves away to start regathering equipment, Keeley looked down at her lover. She seemed so small, fragile in her arms, and she had a strange childlike innocence at times. Though they weren't that far apart in age, when you discounted the few thousand years Keeley had spent dead, Keeley had lost that innocence she found so endearing in G'nisha before she had even left her teens. She held G'nisha close a moment longer and hugged her fiercely, whispering the words so quietly that she doubted anyone could hear it, possibly not even G'nisha. "I love you."<br><br>She pulled away from her companion and heald out the pistol she had taken from her, grip first. Once G'nisha had retaken it, she tossed the other to Ktza'lit, while she checked to make sure hers was still holstered. "Eaol," Keeley said, smiling but shaking her head, "Thank you. If you hadn't grabbed that rock... I never realized how strong you were."<br><br>She smiled again and moved to follow Ktza'Lit. "Come on, we should cover as much ground as we can, and watch out for more of those... whatever they ares." Hurrying to catch up to the injured Ktza, she asked in quieter tones, "How are you? Is the injury bad and can I help?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-02-2008, 13:24:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				G'nisha was just so proud that in the moment of panic she was able to get enough nerves to fire.. that adrenlin rush going through her.&nbsp; Heck probably to her mind she was the deciding factor..and not the crushing rock.<br><br>Eoal is actually being alittle more nonchalant about it.. as long as people kept bringing up the rock.. which both Keeley and Ktza-kit do.&nbsp; ANd while walking, catching up with Ktza-lit the bug-like face turns to regard her.&nbsp; "You don't have the first-aid skills, and I cannot reach underneath my carapace to fix.&nbsp; I will be fine until we get back to settlement.. as long as I do not bleed too much."<br><br>Still..as the going gets on..Ktza-lit starts getting slower and slower, and while still in the lead..it's obvious the group is following a small dripping trail being left by it's legs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>21-02-2008, 23:08:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				While they pressed on Keeley began to notcie their pace slow somewhat, and the trail of blood from the legs. Finally, she approached the bug again, "Ktza'lit, we need to bandage your legs. You're losing too much blood, hell, you're leaving a trail of it in the sand. We have a medical kit with us, it's gotta have some kind of bandages, and, if worst comes to worst, I'll set my pistol on it's lowest setting, use it to cauterize the wound. It won't be pretty, but it will stop you from bleeding to death."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-02-2008, 12:59:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The bug is about to resist, but doesn't say anything.&nbsp; Finding a rock to perch itself on, it waits for Keeley to retrieve the medical supplies, and then gingerly lifts the first broken leg.<br><br>It's perhaps the first time Keeley has really touched a Vrusk up close.&nbsp; It's leg is slick and coated with this orangish-red sticky...well..goo.&nbsp; Underneath the carapace is warm and hard..much like touching the leg of some huge lobster.<br><br>"First bind the break..and then tape the leg folded up against my body so I can walk" Ktza-lit suggests.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Waking Up (kasen03 and appleoferis)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>29-02-2008, 06:42:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeley, gathering the supplies returns to Ktza'Lit and smiles reassuringly. "I'll do my best," she said, feeling along the damaged leg for the break and applying the bandages. Then, satisfied that Ktza would lose no more blood, she tied up the leg, immobilizing it. "How does that feel? Any better?" Keeley asked, her concern showing in her voice.<br><br><br>ooc: sorry about taking so long, I've been not feeling very posty in general the past few days.
			</dd>
		</dl>
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