Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)
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				Title: <strong>Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>29-09-2012, 07:37:55</strong>
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				<br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">A Troubled Past</span></div><br>The stars. They have dotted the night sky for as long as man has recorded history. It was also one of the places man desired to be. After all who wouldn't want to fly among burning balls of gas? Yet in the year of 2012 flying among the stars was nothing more than a dream without wings. That was until the first of the artifacts were discovered.<br><br>The first artifact was found in the Colombian Glacier in Alaska. More specifically in a crevice of the glacier. The glacier had been melting over the past several decades, thanks to global warming, and once the artifact was retrieved it was placed into the hands of American scientists who studied the artifact for nigh on eighteen years. During that time America was able to make leaps in technology that amazed the rest of the world.<br><br>After a compromised intelligence mission back to the glacier, America was forced to make a press release about the artifact and other countries began to wonder if that was the only one. America stated that it had been the only one they had found, although, through research unearthed during a cleaning operation, it was revealed that the Colombian Glacier had migrated to Alaska from Antarctica and these artifacts seemed to be from a more advanced civilization prior to our own. This news set off a gold rush to see if there were other artifacts buried within the frozen land of Antarctica. <br><br>Russia, China, Britain, Spain, and Japan were able to fund expeditions to search for the artifacts, but after a year of fruitless searching everyone these countries were about to pull the plug on their searches. That was until Russia hit pay dirt. Within a single year the major superpowers laid claim to artifacts buried in their own corners of the globe. Exponential advances in technology, space exploration, and even in human evolution took place due to the knowledge gained by these artifacts, although what these artifacts looked like and what they could do were kept under lock and key. This advancement would lead to the longest world wide peace that the earth had seen in it's history; lasting almost four decades. This was held in place all due to a project named Terra.<br><br>Terra, was to act as a shield to protect the, so called, peaceful society that Earth had become. The Nations of the world united in order to terraform a newly discovered, and highly resourceful, planet to be used as a prison for those society deemed undesirable. The project was to be overseen by a system of AI's, but human guards were also put in place to ensure the prison's sense of humanity wasn't lost, as well as to make sure that the entertainment was always on time. Yes, far from being a jail where prisoners could be fed and relax for the rest of their days, the planet had been outfitted with several arena's where those sent from earth would have to fight for their survival, all for the entertainment of a rich few.<br><br>Meanwhile Earth's peace grew fractured as jealousy and distrust swept over the world. Those who were classified as "Evolved" were to be immediately captured upon discovery studied by their respective governments. Those deemed fit were militarized and used as soldiers in a shadow war between countries to gain information on one anothers technologies. However, the evolution of humanity had grown to levels beyond containment as nearly all of the newest generation found themselves born different from those before them. Humanity fell into it's most primal of reactions of fear and distrust which eventually lead to an all out war over Meta-Human rights. This war would shatter the peace that lasted nearly half a century and would leave the Earth lifeless and baron. <br><br>Any hope to revive the once fruitful planet was crushed and the survival of humanity now rested on the shoulders of Terra.<br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">The Present Situation </span></div><br>On the prison planet only convicts, guards, and a small amount of survivors who fled Earth remain of what was a great race of people. The guards, after receiving no communication from Earth for several days, soon panicked at the knowledge that their home was gone forever. This information spread throughout the planet's prisons causing those captive to riot and even the guards joined in the mutiny. Law and authority no longer mattered, for what was the point of holding those separate from a society that no longer existed. Those lucky enough to escape from Earth were the ones that made it away before the "event" that brought complete devastation to the planet. Those that survived range from civilians to military personnel. Their pasts are unknown but one fact remains, those on Terra are now all that is left of humanity.<br><br>After arriving on the Terra the survivors found themselves on a planet with abundant resources and self-sustainable power. The survivors also found themselves in the midst of absolute anarchy. What remains of the Earth military is in a constant struggle with factions of former prisoners and surviving Meta-Human Revolutionists. The tempers from the war that consumed Earth still flare high and, left unchecked, threaten to consume Terra as well.<br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Terra</span></div><br>Terra is mostly covered in a vast wasteland, though areas such as savannas, deserts, volcanic mountains do exist. The water supply is mostly found underground, leaving life on the surface devoid of lakes and oceans. Weather is almost always a problem; if its not a thunderstorm to pound and soak you, then the high levels of humidity and fog will leave you anything but dry. Precipitation is heavy yearly and it is a large factor in the colonies' water reservoirs. Although the days last longer than nights on Terra, the nights can be considered the most alien portion of this world because if you can glimpse through the clouds, you'll find the sky illuminated by not one but three moons. <br><br>Being first and foremost a prison planet, the only urban areas are those surrounding the arenas with only a scant few mining settlements to offer hope of life. Most civilians stick to these urban areas since most of the planet sits untouched. Large scale battleships and transportation frigates, the last remaining from Earth, can often be found at the center of some settlements.<br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">How Far We've Come</span></div><br>Technological Advancements have lead to progress in the fields of Cybernetics, Artificial Intelligence, etc. <br>--Cybernetics are common place and applied in many ways, whether it be implants for amputees or upgrades to improve the senses or other factors of human body. <br>--Mecha, machines of war piloted by an individual, are commonly deployed in military sorties. <br>--Artificial Intelligence systems are used in vehicles, handheld devices, and even housing centers making for a very easy experience with most daily activities. <br>--The Internet of this age has advanced into large virtual world, that anyone may lay claim to with the proper equipment or implant. <br>--Energy sources are mostly solar, plasma, and electricity. Ways to convert these energy forms are commonly practiced. <br>All and all this world is in a golden age of technology, yet the poverty line is much higher than Pre-Terra life.<br><br>Human Evolution has also advanced rapidly since the early cases. Reported abilities range from psychic manifestations to physical manifestations all the way to elemental manipulation. Mutations do occur, though are extremely rare and do not live through infancy. Meta-Human politics are still very new and most Meta-Humans are still viewed as freaks.[/color]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>29-09-2012, 07:42:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">Place Image Here</div><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Character Skeletons</span></div><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">《Character Name》</span></div><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size">『Personal Quote』</span></div><br><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size">____________My I.D.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Names»» 【Nicknames, Please explain them】</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Weight»» In pounds</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Height»» In feet and inches</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Choice»» ____Sexual preference </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Race»»Character Race</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Mech/Ship»»List all mechs and ships here</span></div><br><br><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">____________My Life</span></div><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Mirror»»More images if needed</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My story»»Background story</span></div><br><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Puppeteer »»Player Name</span></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>29-09-2012, 09:15:31</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Active Characters</span></div><br><div class="floatright">(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh77/CowgirlUp1988/AnimeGirls.jpg)</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">《Liliya Tatyana》</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size">『I'm not as innocent as I look』</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size">____________My I.D.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Names»» 【Lily, Pascha】The first one was gained thanks to the fact that her first name literally translates into 'Lily'. The second one was given to her when she was in combat training, and it translates into 'Small'. Given to her due to her short stature.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Weight»» 120 lbs</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Height»» 5'</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Choice»» ____Heterosexual </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Race»»Human, Russian</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Mech/Ship»»Gustav, Personal Mech<br>The Dirty Ivan, Personal Ship</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">____________My Life</span></div><div align="center"><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Mirror»»<br>(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh77/CowgirlUp1988/JinxKarma.png)<br>(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh77/CowgirlUp1988/pulp10.jpg)<br><br><br><br></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My story»»Liliya had lived a simple life on Earth 1. Her home country of Russia wasn't that bad off since it produced several lines of mechs. Which meant that for a gear loving woman work was easy to come by. She went to college and got her degree, and soon found herself as an engineer on a line, and rather happy at that. She ran her job for a good four years, and took any type of training she could get. From piloting, to combat, to OS systems she knew it all. Till finally one day her boss came to her and handed over a pink slip. He apologized, but said that they were downsizing, and they no longer had room for her. So she packed up her belongings and started to leave.<br>It was as she was walking past the assembling line that she got an idea, and one that steered her towards a very different path. Saying fuck it all she chose a mech, a nice male one at that, and without a second thought she stole it. Knowing the machines as she did it was no problem for her to escape with it. Then once she was out and leaving Earth she spotted a cargo ship. Well she'd already stolen a mech, and so she decided to commandeer the ship.<br>Within time she set up the ship to be her home, and her own personal playground. She worked on her mech constantly to keep it as updated as she could. Even though it was a couple of generations behind it wasn't one to be fucked with. So she was often found turning wrenches in her 'garage'. Always willing to help out others she'd welcome then into her home, and upgrade their mecha as was needed. Yet she also took on odd jobs to help keep her well outfitted in parts, junk, and tools that she needed.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><br><br><br>My Puppeteer »»Rhin-Sama</span></div><br><br><br><br><br><div class="floatright"> (http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh77/CowgirlUp1988/werefoxgirlform.jpg) </div><br><br><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">《Micah Levay》</span></div><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size">『...』</span></div><br><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size">____________My I.D.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Names»» 【Fox: that one should be obvious to those viewing him. 】</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Weight»» 230 lbs</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Height»» 6'6"</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Choice»» ____Heterosexual </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Race»»Winged anthropomorphic red fox humanoid (alien life-form)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Appearance»»Lean and lithe from a hard life of labor and servitude, his body is solid muscle, though a bit undernourished the first few months of his freedom. His irises are a spiraling blue-black, the colors mixing, varying in speed upon his mood. After being taken aboard the Dirty Ivan, his waist-length black hair hangs straight and full down his spine. His red fur is soft and silky with constant care, and his claws well maintained. However, the most striking feature of his, is the large black, batlike wings covered in fine, velveteen fur. His fur covers most of the scars caused by his life of servitude. However, the largest of them runs from the bottom right of his jaw, across his Adam's apple, to his left collar bone, where the blade cut his vocal cords and left him mute. His head is that of a fox, and a large bushy tail that he has to keep out of the way most of the time.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Mech/Ship»»none to date</span></div><br><br><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">____________My Life</span></div><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Mirror»»More images if needed</span></div><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My powers»»Empathy towards those within sight, in physical contact with, or through an established link.<br>Telepathy to those he links to, range within a mile.<br>Healing; using the energy within his body, and sometimes when he can find the rare ley line, he can convert that energy into a healing radiance that can set bones, burn out blood clots, and remove sickness with a touch. as complex as it sounds, he only uses the energy to boost the time the recipients body would normally take to heal, shortening the span from half the time, to even nearly instantaneously. The major bane to this power though, is that he is weakened after healing a major injury, unless he is tapped into a ley line to replenish himself. the problem being, not many places have natural magic within them any longer, and those upon Terra are slowly shrinking as industrialization cripples the globe.<br>Mind Compulsion. His weakest power, those with weak wills he can push in a minor way, usually to his benefit, though this power does not always work. the failures are often comical, in the right situation.<br>Minor shape-shifting. Unknown to many, he can alter his form to look like a natural born Terran, with reddish skin and the high cheekbones of a Native American. On the opposite side of the spectrum, he can turn into a fox with tiny wings, which is often seen as the cutest of his forms. </span></div><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My story»»Micah Levay was born in the peaceful forest village of Korithio, a few hundred light years from Terra. He learned as many of them did, considered gifted by the Gods of their lands because of his wings, a rare mutation that occurred amongst the fox people. Out of the forty within the tribe, only ten were winged, and they were the strongest healers and leaders of the people. Though this all changed when he was two years old. While the people slept, a mercenary band rushed through their village, their armor and technology far superior to the spears and arrows of the peace-loving humanoids. Micah was swept away in his mother's arms, when a shot to her back felled her on the spot, outside the edge of the village. The toddler pulled at his mother's limp hand, trying to get her to move when a cruel hand grabbed him by his scruff, pulled him off his feet, and dragged a cruel, curved blade across the kit's throat. Dropped and left for dead, the kit crawled to his mother, and blacked out in her arms.<br><br>When Micah awoke next, he was on a starship heading for Terra. For the next eighteen years, he was trained and kept as a slave for various handlers. From body slave, to chamber servant. Entertainment to display animal. No matter the use, he always fell short somewhere, and ended up back on the black market auction blocks. During these times, in what limited secrecy he had, he learned to use and hone his mental powers. His gifts were stronger than most could have imaged back on his home planet, but he did his best to hide them from his owners.<br><br>Finally, on his twentieth birthday, by his guesstimate, he got a stroke of luck. He managed to filch the keys to his pen, and free himself to Terra. He hid as best as he could, stealing a cloak to conceal himself from the masses, and tried to avoid potential slave-catchers. it was on his third day of freedom that Micah ducked into a tavern to hide, and the start of the next chapter of his life, began.</span></div><br><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">My Puppeteer »»DartimusRae</span></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>01-10-2012, 04:07:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh77/CowgirlUp1988/pulp10.jpg)</div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">Are ye a child of stars dead and dying?<br>Sent here from afar</span></div><br><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">Liliya rolled over in her bed and stared at the clock beside her as it flashed an annoyingly red color. It was far too early to have to get up, but then again she knew that she needed to get up. Today she’d head off into Terra in the hopes of getting some errands taken care of; bounties turned in, and perhaps pick up a few new ones. It was the cycle that they all lived after all.&nbsp; Sighing softly she shifted and threw the covers off as she rolled to her feet. Stretching she felt her back pop in several places as she walked across the floor and turned the light on. As it brightened her bedroom she looked around and pursed her lips. It wasn’t the cleanest of spaces, but it wasn’t a complete mess either. Stripped out of her pajamas she found herself a pair of shorts and a tank top. Pulling them on in their respective order she also grabbed her boots as she walked out of her room, and down the hallway to where she smelt food being cooked. Pushing open the door she walked into the kitchen and smiled as she took in the two who were already in there. <strong>‘Morning,’</strong> was chimed out as she collapsed into a chair with a soft groan. Her voice a sweet mix of soft rain hitting earth and cool morning mist in a light Russian accent. Yet her grammar seemed to be perfect from her time spent among the more scientific folk.<br><br>Reaching for the coffee pot she poured herself a cup, and after adding in cream and sugar she downed the sickly sweet white concoction she set the cup down once more as she made a soft sound and shook her head. Now that was a hell of a way to wake up. Licking her lips she pulled on her socks and then her boots as the blonde man set a plate in front of her as he gave her hair a playful tug. ‘Lily sweet, you need to eat now. Then we can see what need be done today,’ was said before he settled across from her. Though he took no food or drink since he didn’t have a need it. Ivan was the ship’s AI in a bio-android body that was fully functional in all aspects. He smiled as he watched the winged fox finally sit with them to eat as well.<strong> ‘So hunny I take it you’re going into Terra today? Guess that means we’re going to be cleaning ship fuzzy bum!’</strong> was joked in a thick Russian accent that seemed to fit the effeminate male perfectly.<br><br>Liliya laughed as she listened to the interaction that Ivan gave to Micah. The two had become fast friends after she had picked up the anthro creature. Shaking her head she dug into the meal that was set before her. It didn’t take her long though till her plate was empty, and standing up she turned around to set it into the sink as she nodded.<strong> ‘Ja I’ll be heading out today. Got some things to turn in and get paid for. Then I’ll see what else I can pick up and bring back to the ship. Ivan send me the shopping list to my comm link so I’ll have it. I can get that done as well today.’</strong> Turning around she settled her pale blue gaze on the two of them as she nodded her head. ‘Indeed you two can clean today. I’m running out of clothes, and I’m sure you two are as well. Grabbing her pack she turned around and began to stuff some stuff into it for the day.<strong> ‘Micah I’ll be in touch with Ivan so if you can think of anything just let him know. I’m hoping that today will be a fairly easy run into the city, and then we can get the hell out of here again.’</strong><br><br>With that she gave each of the male’s a kiss on the head before she disappeared out into the cargo hole. It had been converted though into a kind of garage. Mecha parts, gears, tools, and a whole slew of other things littered through the open spaces. One of which had an out dated mecha standing in it, and a second one that was hidden completely under a trap. Grabbing her machine gun she strapped it to her thigh as she shouldered her pack, and was out for the day as she slipped on a pair of dark sunglasses to keep the bright sunlight out of her eyes.<br></span><br><br><br><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">With whirls of fate upon your eyes<br>And sorrow in your heart</span></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>01-10-2012, 12:40:43</strong>
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				Micah awoke in his nest of extra large pillows and blankets, yawning and stretching in feline fashion, crawling out of his bed and leaving his room. He didn't bother standing until he got to the kitchen, where he then folded his large wings around his furred shoulders. yawning widely as only a fox anthro could, he sat and listened to Liliya and Ivan talk. He stretched his hands slightly before starting to sign his reply :: No problem. After the life I've had, cleaning is kit's play.:: his hands spoke for him, since the wound scarring his throat left him fundamentally mute. Given that he didn't like the sound of his voice when he did once try to speak, he figured it was easier to use the common sign language of the Terrans.<br><br>Micah gave a soft purr at the gentle kiss to his head, ears perking forward as he listened to Liliya leave, finishing his food, then poured himself a cup of&nbsp; coffee, a delight he discovered from his captain. He poured in some sugar, and sipped his drink. He let the hot mug warm the fleshy pads of his hands, before setting the mug down. :: so...:: he started as he yawned. ::where to first, Ivan?:: he signed, indicating he was ready to begin work on the ship. He like working for Liliya, since she actually appreciated what he did
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>02-10-2012, 20:45:43</strong>
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				Molly grimaced as she wiped her mouth on her sleeve, smearing the vomit that was left near the corner of her mouth. Before coming to Terra, she would have grabbed something like a napkin rather than use her own clothing…but there wasn’t a clean spot on this shirt anymore. She had two shirts, and this was the cleaner of the two, which was sad.<br>“I guess it could be worse.” She mumbled weakly. She had managed to find herself something to eat the night before. Now she was regretting it. She hated the feeling of throwing up, that hot, slimy…She let the thought trail off; the red head was feeling sick again. Taking a deep breath, she straightened to her full height. Before arriving, she had been pretty she supposed, with her red hair and long legs. She had cleaned up well, that was how she thought of it. But now, she didn’t even want to look at herself. Her hair felt matted and greasy whenever she touched it. She could only imagine how terrible she smelled. <br>Molly frowned. Enough of the pity party. She had a mission to do today. Today, she was finally getting off this God forsaken planet. Where she would go, she had no idea, but as long as she could get away from all this, she didn’t care. She couldn’t take the visions and the smells anymore. At least with less people she might be able to handle it better. She hoped anyway.<br><br>No more curling up in a ball for her. She was finding herself a ship and stowing away. It didn’t <em>seem</em> like it’d be too hard. Granted, all she had to go on was movies…but it couldn’t be that hard, could it? She made her way to the docks, shying away from people by instinct, but in the throng near the market it was almost impossible. She tried not to throw up again, but by the time she got near the ships, she was feeling weak and dizzy. She really didn’t want to draw attention to herself either. Head in something of a fog, she didn’t take much time in deciding which ship she should board. The huge cargo ship <em>The Dirty Ivan</em> looked like it would have plenty of space to hide. That would work, that would be her ticket off this rock. Looking around, she started to walk in the direction of the ship. Were people watching her? She crept to the side of the ship, making sure that no one outside the ship could report her. She took one last look and darted inside, finding herself stopped in her tracks. All she could think was <em>What the hell?</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 00:29:51</strong>
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				Micah had just finished picking up some of the various mecha odds and ends around the cargo hold, grunting over some of the work. Most of the heavy pieces he would have to wait until they were back in zero gravity to move around, and he didn't quite know how to work the winches and other equipment just yet. He was content doing things the old-fashioned way, and if he couldn't move it, he'd wait til he was in zero gravity to do it. He swept some of the useless debris onto a pan, careful to keep his tail out of it, then disposed of it before turning and surveying the work he had been doing for the last hour. Ivan was about the ship, tinkering with the electrical things Micah just didn't have a head for yet.<br><br>Slowly, the anthro was starting to pick up on some of Liliya's gear-headedness, as the skeleton of a mecha's arm could testify. He had put it together on his own, with only Ivan and Liliya's guidance on the construction. Walking over to the light alloy-framework, he ran a padded fingertip over it, smiling softly to himself. the image in his head, after seeing Gustov, was of a super-light, high speed recon mecha, something that could work in tandem with the mostly range-geared older mecha. He even had a weapon-system in mind. Touching the fingers of the frame, he looked to the servos and wires that would soon make up the muscle of the limb, along with the generator and computer that would power and test the limb's functionality once he got to that point before he put the armor on it. A hand rested on his shoulder, and he jumped slightly, looking with wildly spiraling eyes at Ivan. "Do not vorry, fuzzy bum. You get it vorking soon enough. You have excellent teachers to guide." he said, his accent so thick Micah almost couldn't understand him, and strangely effeminate at the same time. Micah nodded and flexed his hands a moment before letting his hands fly with sign. :: Yes, I know. I just wish I could get some of the concepts you try to tell me a little faster.::<br><br>An ear twitched, about the time Ivan's eyes narrowed. Before the bio-android could say anything, Micah was bounding on all fours towards the sound. He stood and was about to walk around the corner when a smaller object bumped into him. The six foot six inch anthro blinked once before his fur and hair stood on end, his lips curling back in a silent growl, and his wings opening slowly, dramatically it seemed. Rapidly spiraling blue-black hues locked eyes with the stowaway, as Ivan padded slowly around the male in his intimidation stance. "What have we here? A stowavay, ja? Vhat are you doing in my ship?" the Russian asked, crossing his slender arms over his chest. Both males stood there, one calm, one looking a hair's breath away from tearing out her throat.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 02:12:15</strong>
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				&nbsp; Molly winced as her nose hit something that seemed to be hard as rock. The young woman jerked her head back, eyes widening as she realized just what she had stumbled into. Considering how different she was, she tried not to judge others...but this thing was terrifying! He -Molly assumed the large anthro was male- towered over her, and he looked like he wanted to make her his next meal. The female wasted no time in backing away, letting out a horrified squeak as she did. Oh, oh this was a bad idea! She should have never picked a big ship! Big ships had scary guards that craved human flesh! Aaahhh!<br><br>Her eyes went even more wide as a human male with blond hair came into view from behind the big scary fox-man. So this was his ship?! Oh, this was such a bad idea!<br>"I-I'm sorry..." she began, feeling tears threaten. They were going to kill her, because she had tried to sneak on their ship, because she couldn't stand it on Terra anymore. Her mom was dead, she saw things, and she wanted to get out of here, and they were going to kill her...! She was sick all the time and all she wanted to do was sleep, but she couldnt because the visions woke her up...and she hadn't bathed in at least a week, maybe longer...! This was all too much all of a sudden.<br>&nbsp;"I-I want my mom!" she managed at last. More than anything right now she wanted her mom with her, to dry the tears she could feel starting to fall, proabably making clean trails on her dirt stained face.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 05:18:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh77/CowgirlUp1988/pulp10.jpg)</div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">Are ye a child of stars dead and dying?<br>Sent here afar</span></div><br><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><br>Liliya spent several hours in Terra going over things with people. Though once she was done she was more then happy to finish the shopping, and hurry back to the ship. Yet she took her time since it had indeed been far too long since she was last on solid ground. Wandering around she picked up a few extra things for herself, Ivan, and Micah. Then once everything was tucked into her pack she headed back for home. Though it wasn't long till Ivan was on the comm link with her, and telling her to hurry her sweet self up. It appeared that they had some sort of trouble going on on the ship. So hitting double time she easily cleared the last mile to the ship within an hour of easy jogging. Slowing to a walk she cast her eyes over the situation before her as she lifted a brow upwards, and walking the rest of the way into the ship she stood behind the group with her hands on her hips.<br><br><strong>'What in the galaxy is going on here? I swear I can't leave you two boys alone without causing any sort of trouble. Now can I?'</strong> was said as she looked at them around the taller woman as she pursed her lips. Then she walked around and looked the other woman over as she settled a look that was rather cool upon her. It was clear that the smaller woman wasn't happy to find the other one invading her space. Stepping forward to stand between the woman and the nmen she raised a brow as she dropped her bag beside her as her own arms crossed over her achest to mirror Ivan. <strong>’So you tried to sneak onto my ship, hmmm? Is there a good reason for this?’</strong> was asked as she looked the filthy woman over.<br><br>Liliya had to admit that she had a soft spot for strays. All one had to do was look at Micah to know that. After all he was the oddest thing she had ever taken in, and well he wasn’t doing half bad under her care. Though something about the woman before her made her almost hesitate. Why would she seem so desperate to get off of Terra. The planet was a lifesaver to those who were able to either afford, or talk, their way on to a ship bound for this hellhole. Though at the same time she couldn’t blame the young woman. Looking over her shoulder she sighed as she shook her head at Micah, and reaching out she lightly tugged at his shoulder. <strong>’Down fido. I don’t think she can hurt us.’</strong><br><br>Ivan looked towards Liliya as he lifted a brow upwards. Unfolding his arms he pushed his hair out of his face as he moved towards her and nodded. <strong>’I agree vith you. Though she did try to stowavay upon ship. Is up to you if we take her or not Lily. Yet if ve do she she will need bath first.’ The bio-android nodded as he made his point before turning those cool blue eyes back to Molly. He then gave her a sweet smile as he let his eyes look over her. ‘Vould be good to have nother female on ship for you as vell sweet. Vould give you company aside from fuzzy bum or me.’</strong><br></span><br><br><br><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">With whirls of fate upon your eyes<br>And sorrow in your heart</span></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 05:48:25</strong>
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				Micah blinked as the woman burst nearly burst into tears, then looked to Ivan for advice. It just happened that at that time, Lily walked in and set her bags down on the bay floor, which he had just cleaned. The tug on his shoulder was enough for his guard to drop, and his fur smoothed back instantly. first his left, then his right wing folded over his furred shoulders, hooking together at the thumbs to form a sort of cloak. He reached out a tendril of his power towards the frightened human, and flinched visibly. his hands flew into motion. :: She already has my vote to stay. A loss like hers not many can burden. and she is nearly consumed by it.:: he signed to Ivan and Liliya. For whatever his opinion mattered, he voiced it, his expression softening in understanding. He knew loss, and though he didn't know the details, he was sure he wasn't far from the mark. Then again, she had called out for her mother, and seeing that she was alone, that clenched it for him. <br><br>Micah's ear flicked as Ivan called him Fuzzy Bum once more, but he let it slide. He opened his mind and sent a thought to the girl herself, silent and private between them. The first contact felt like someone had jabbed her with a needle, but after that, warmth crossed over the link. &lt;I'm very sorry for frightening you. I know I must be something to behold for a Terran. There's a reason I stay on the Ship.&gt; Micah's thought-voice was calm and comforting, almost like a warm blanket in the fall. Ivan spoke up once more. Honestly, sweet. you have choice in this. though I ask vhy you want to leave Terra? Is not good home for you? the tall Russian asked, sliding his hands into the pockets of his finely tailored pants. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 07:36:05</strong>
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				Molly all but jumped out of her skin as she heard an angry voice behind her. She whirled around to see a woman with black hair tied up to keep it out of her face. The other woman was shorter than her by a few inches, but seeing so much energy&nbsp; in such a small form was just as intimidating as the six foot tall fanged horror that was now behind her. <br><br>She whirled around again, just in time to see said large male making all kinds of shapes in the air that looked a little like sign language to her. She could only guess, as she had no experience with it. Then she felt something could only describe as a stab like a sudden headache. It only last a second but it was enough to get her to stop crying. When the kind words came, she almost started crying all over again- her mom would do that too, make her cry with something nice. Molly had no idea how to reply to him in her head, so she did so out loud. At the moment she was a little too emotional to care about the telepathy of the fox-man. <br>"M-My mom always said you shouldn't judge a book by its cover." she said shakily. "Everybody's different somehow. Esspecially me." <br>At the last two words her voice lowered to a near whisper. She was a freak. She'd heard all the broadcasts and advertizements about keeping the planet safe for 'normal' people. She had thought she was one of them, but they were as willing as rabid dogs to turn on her. <br>As the blonde Russian man spoke up again, she sniffled, feeling tears threaten again as she thought about recounting what had happened to her. But she took a deep breath and braced herself.<br>"I was living with my mom until seventeen days ago." she began. "We had an apartment thanks to a friend of my mom's and were staying there for a month and...Seventeen days ago...my mom was attacked." She began to sob again and had to take a few minutes to compose herself. "The apartment's AI wouldn't let me in because I wasn't on the lease and I was 18...I've been living on my own, and it's...It's just horrible! I can't go to anybody for help because since my mom...died, I...I see things. Just a couple minutes beforehand, but I can see them." she said hesitantly.<br>"And I can smell things too...if somebody is hurt or sick. So...So I can't stay on Terra, Sir. I-I&nbsp; just can't." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 09:44:52</strong>
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				<br><br>Liliya sighed as she leaned back against Micah as she lifted a brow upwards as she waited for Molly's answer. Reaching behind her she stroked at his furred arm. The two had grown close over the past couple months to the point that cuddling between them was rather common place. It took her a moment to absorb everything as she settled behind the blanket that was Micah's wing. It offered some solace as she quickly crunched some numbers in her head. Finally sighing softly she nodded as she pushed away from him and&nbsp; moved towards Molly. Reaching out she wrapped her arms around the younger girl. <strong>'It's alright child. You may stay with us,'</strong> was said as she looked towards Ivan for help. The black haired woman was a bleeding heart, but she also could only handle so much crying.<br><br><br>Ivan took immediate pity on the human girl, moving without hesitation to take the slender redhead under his arm and taking her from the cargo bay. <strong> Come, sweet. You need hot shower, varm clothes, and varm food, in that order.</strong> he said, holding the filthy girl close to his side, not caring if she soiled his sweater, or seemingly undisturbed by the scent. The perks of being a bio Android.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 10:44:50</strong>
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				Micah blinked slightly as Ivan took the girl away, leaving him alone with Lily. He shrugged slightly, folding his other wing over the tiny Russian. Closing his eyes, touching Lily's mind lightly. It'd feel like the velvet of his wings were brushing against her mind. &lt;You certainly have a soft spot for strays, don't&nbsp; you?&gt; he said, a gentle purr rumbling in his chest. Strong, fur-covered arms slid around her middle. &lt; Bed?&gt; he offered.<br><br>Ivan fussed over the redhead, finding a fresh robe and a pair of Lily's shorts, and a tank top. &nbsp;Darling, your clothes, they go in incinerator. I have new things for you. But first, ve shower he said, taking her to a bathroom, one of the few functional remaining. He started up the shower, then pulled off his sweater. &nbsp;now, strip, and let's get you cleaned up. the&nbsp; slender-muscled male said without preamble.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 17:50:36</strong>
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				Molly allowed the blonde man to lead her away. In such a clean -the word was relative, but this sure wasnt some back alleyway full of garbage- place she suddenly didn't want to so much as touch anything because she was so disgusting. She was surprised and grateful the man hadn't mentioned how nasty she was, that the man was going to let her have a shower and some new clothes. <br>"Thank you for this..." she said quietly. "You and your captain are being so kind..." <br>The red head tried to pay attention as they went around the ship, but she was so relieved and happy that she was being allowed to stay that everything was sort of a blur. About to be eaten to a new home, new clothes and a hot shower was a lot to go through in a few minutes. It was just what the doctor ordered though. She looked up at the man, was a good half foot taller than her, and remembered how he had been the first to stick up for her and suggest she stay.<br>"Um, my name's Molly." she murmured. She would learn everyone else's name in time, but she just realized she hadn't even told them hers. That might help a little.<br><br>When they stepped into the bathroom, she let out a sigh of relief. Finally, she could get clean! As he spoke she nodded. These were little more than rags now. But...wait, what was that last part?! She felt her face heat as he then stared taking off his shirt to reveal a well sculpted torso.<br>"Wait a second!" she protested. "I-I can wash myself!" Molly moved her arms to shield herself. She didn't want to bathe with a man! It wasn't right! She'd never even been kissed!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 19:59:51</strong>
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				<br>Liliya smiled as she snuggled back against Micah's chest as she loomed up towards him. The feel of his mind against hers a welcomed one after they day she had. <strong>'Mmm I guess I do. Though there's nothing wrong with that. Poor girls been through the wringer too. Ivan will see to her though. Also yes, bed sounds fantastic now.</strong> Yawning she'd allow the anthro to steer her towards one of their rooms where she'd curl up with him and enjoy a nice long nap snuggled against her furry companion.<br><br>Ivan nodded his head as she gave her name. <strong>'I am Ivan. Liliya is captain, and fuzzy bum is known as Micah. You vill like here. Those two rather amusing.'</strong> Then as she balked at the idea of him helping her wash off he lifted a brow upwards. Seeming almost human he wondered if she thought he wanted other things from her. Chuckling at that fact he shook his head. <strong>'No need to worry sveet. I vill not tarnish you virtue. Now lets get you clean.'</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 00:16:00</strong>
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				Micah was more than content to take Lily to his room, the large nest of pillows and blankets the perfect place for a good long nap. He settled first, laying one wing open so she could cuddle against him, then folded his wings and arms around the tiny raven-haired woman. Once he was settled, he started purring contentedly, the sound rumbling from deep within his chest. for being a mute, it was one of the few sounds he could actually produce well. within an hour, the fox anthro was deep asleep, a contented smile on his face.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 03:59:58</strong>
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				The situation was embarresing, but Ivan seemed to have only good intentions, so she bit the bullet and began to undress. Everything she wore was disgusting and she was glad to see it go as she stripped down to her birthday suit, piling the soiled rags to one side. She wasn't generally body shy, but she had never undressed in front of a man before. She trusted Ivan as much as she could trust someone she had only known for a few minutes, but she still felt vulnerable. She climbed into the shower, eager to get clean as well as avoid looking at Ivan as he continued undressing. She did not want to see a man with his pants off if she could help it. Even the idea of it was making her blush.<br><br>For a moment she thought the water was going to burn off her skin, but it took only seconds for her to adjust to the tempature. She sighed quietly, closing her eyes and just letting the hot water sooth her muscles and wash off the more recent grime.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 23:52:04</strong>
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				<br>Ivan watched as Molly entered into the shower without a backwards glance towards. Shaking his head he kicked off his shoes and pants. Then pulling back the curtain he stepped in behind her as he nodded. <strong>'Is vater hot enough? Knob can be tricky to use. Vill teach you how to vork it later. For now ve get you clean,'</strong> was said as he reached out, and began to scrub Molly down. Expert hands were quick to wash her off before he stepped out. Allowing her a few minutes to soak he dressed himself once more, and then prompted her to get out. Helping her get dressed he then steered her towards the kitchen. <strong>'I am sorry that clothes don't fit better. Lily is little bigger then you are. No vorry though. Ve vill get you clothes tomorrow. For now you eat then sleep.</strong> True to his word he fed the woman a hearty meal, and then tucked her into the bed that had been cleared out for her. After seeing her settled he left her to sleep.<br><br><br>Liliya was content to nap for several hours curled up against Micah. The fox a radiator for heat, which the small woman took advantage of more often then not. Though her body wouldn't let her sleep the entire day away. So stretching herself out she poked lightly at Micah's shoulder as she rubbed the sleep from her eyes. <strong>Hey we might want to get up so we can have dinner. I'd rather not sleep through another meal. Also I'm sure you'd like to see what I got you today,</strong> was said in a sing songy voice as she straddled him with her fingers poised over his ribs. Ahhh yes it seemed like she was trying to incite one of their routine wrestling matches, and incite she would as she lightly grazed her fingers down his sides in hopes of finding his sweet spot.[/b]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>07-10-2012, 10:13:18</strong>
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				&nbsp; &nbsp; Molly felt she must have jumped a foot in the air as Ivan's hand touched her. The young woman let out a startled yelp that sounded something like a cat, tensing as though the water was ice cold rather than comfortably hot and soothing. Her mother had bathed her when she was a baby and that was really all the experience she had being in a shower or tub with someone else, not that she could remember that. Between her surprise, the steam, and her embaressment, Molly was starting to feel a little dizzy. Her concern about Ivan's gender resurfaced again, though the worry was much more vague now. His hands were firm yet gentle, and never lingering where they ought not to be. It was like a massage...in the shower. It was really nice, once she stopped caring that she was completely naked in front of a strange man she had just met. That care faded rather quickly under Ivan's attentions. In fact, she was surprised when the man got out to let her enjoy the water on her own.<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;She lost track of how long she stood under the hot water, just enjoying the feeling of being clean, but reluctantly obeyed and got out of the shower. The grey tank top and extremely short shorts were not what she was used to wearing, but living on Terra had forced her to make some concessions. Though...she did feel like something of a slut wearing things like this.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp; "It's more than alright."&nbsp; she said quickly, looking down at herself. Clearly Liliya was more...endowed than she was, though she'd been too freaked out to notice before.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;"I'm just happy they're clean." <br>&nbsp; After a hot meal and a hot shower, the poor girl was surprised Ivan didn't have to carry her to bed. Molly smiled softly up at Ivan.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;She fought back a yawn, curling up under the covers. <br>&nbsp;"Mmmm...Ivan, I'm sorry about earlier. You're a really nice guy...." There was more she wanted to say, but her eyes refused to stay open and she was out within three minutes. It had been a long, long day.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 01:24:54</strong>
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				Micah roused with a wide yawn, blinking the sleep from his eyes as Liliya found her way on top of him. He tilted his head foxishly, an ear flicking slightly as he realized she was trying to goad him into another wrestling match, to her disappointment though, he was not quite in the mood yet for rough-and-tumble sparring in his room. He instead rested his hands lightly on her hips, and loudly stretched his back and legs under her, lifting her off the bed with his deceptively strong frame. He yawned again as his mind brushed against hers. &lt;Mmm... food sounds nice. I've run into a snag with an actuator in my mecha's arm. Perhaps after we eat we can work on that.&gt; he suggested, sitting up slightly. Then the prospect of a surprise dawned on him, and his ears pricked forward quickly. &lt;You got something for me?&gt; his mouth gaped slightly in a grin. He was still not used to people doing random kindnesses for him, and he was always surprised when someone did anything for him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 01:42:28</strong>
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				<br>Liliya frowned at the fact that Micah wasn't up for doing any rough housing, but she let it go as he stretched under her. The fact that he was able to do so so effortlessly with her atop of her made her eyes twitch. If only he realized what he could do her at times, but she wouldn't say anything as she rolled off of him. Sighing she rolled her own back, and groaned as it popped in a few places. Bending over to touch her toes she then stood upright once more, and looked at him over her shoulder as she nodded. <strong>'Then lets go and get food. I"m hungry as well,'</strong> was said as she headed out then door.<br><br>Grinning she walked out into the hallways, and looked over her shoulder. <strong>'Yes I did get something for you. Its still in my bags, which I think are still in the bay.'</strong> Swinging that way she was right as she picked up her backpack. Slinging it up onto her shoulder she headed into the kitchen. Dumping the bag onto the table it made a solid thud. Then she flipped it open, and began to dig around in it till she pulled out a bag for Micah. Holding it out to him she smiled and nodded. <strong>'Found you some new things, and I'm sure you'll enjoy them. Also we'll work on your arm after we eat.'</strong> Inside the bag he'd find a few new pairs of pants, and tools. Ranging from the simple to the complex. After all it was time he had his own set to abuse.<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>10-10-2012, 19:50:27</strong>
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				&nbsp; Molly didn't know how long she slept for, but she felt incredibly relaxed. Just knowing she was in a safe place and had clean clothes was doing wonders for her. The feeling did not last long however, for as soon as her feet touched the floor, her vision went black. The red head froze, knowing by now that lashing out now could only get her hurt. It had before. The first part of the vision came up like point of light that got larger til it was all she could see. Who was going to get hurt? She felt her stomach flip over as she saw Micah. The image of him wasn't as she had first seen him, but with that softer look in his eyes when he had spoken to her before, that warm feeling. She didn't want Micah to get hurt! He had been terrifying at first, but that was just her first impression, and it had been wrong. He wasn't that scary past those teeth. The next part of the vision came in the flash- the event that would end up hurting Micah. All she saw was Liliya standing up, eyes flashing with some emotion she couldn't see. Another flash was a close up of the tiny captain. Slowly her vision came back and she yelped, throwing the blankets back on the bed and jumping up. <br><br>&nbsp; She had no idea where the two were, but usually the people in her visions were usually close by. She scrambled down one of the halls, calling Micah's name frantically. Usually people in the visions would be badly hurt unless she helped them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>11-10-2012, 22:52:24</strong>
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				Micah bounced lightly on his toes as he took his gift from Liliya. He looked at the pants she had gotten him, and grinned. They were baggy legged as he liked, with a drawstring at the ankles so he could bind them if he wanted, which he usually did. He would just have to make a slot for his tail, and all would be good. His eyes bulged a bit at the tools, and a wide, gaping grin came to his face once he saw he had all he needed to do the finer work that he was trying to accomplish in powering the skeletal arm of his mecha. Overcome, he pounced at Liliya after setting his tools down, forgetting that the woman was not named Grace for a reason. In a matter of moments, the pair was rolling and tumbling about the room, fully into the sudden sparring match, complete with his odd vocal spits, and her Russian curses. Ivan stepped in a moment to refill his coffee, looked at the pair a moment, and shook his head before continuing on his way without a word to either party.<br><br>Micah often had the upper hand because of his wings. They served well in combat, helping his get an extra grip on his opponent, but more often than not, they were a detriment to him. A snag caused a tear that bled freely, and his nose bled a little as well. However, Liliya was no better herself, with a couple of good bites and scratches from his short nails and the claws tipping his wings. Micah had the upper hand for the moment, using his long frame to pin her down, before she got her booted feet against his chest and heaved. With a muted cry, he flew through the air, catching sight of Molly. &lt;Duck!&gt; he shouted mentally at the girl before sailing over her with a midair twist and slamming into the wall with a sickening crunch. His flight had not allowed him to fold his wings in time, and thus he snapped a couple of bones within his leading edge, making howl out while giving the sign for "Submit" to say he was down with sparring for the time being.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)U/C</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 07:41:24</strong>
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				&nbsp; &nbsp;Molly burst into the hold just in time to be quite literally backhanded by the metallic scent of blood. She gagged, covering her nose and trying hard not to vomit. It felt like someone had rubbed the inside of her nose with sandpaper the scent was so raw and powerful. She heard Micah's mental shout and looked up to see him flying towards her. She stumbled back, managing to unceremoniously fall on her butt thanks to the hands that were busy holding her nose. The young woman's eyes were wide, and went even wider as she heard the winged fox impact the wall behind her. Bile rose in her throat and as much as she wanted to stay and help Micah, she was no good to anybody right now. She scrambled up and ran out of the hold, so eager to get out of there that she clipped her shoulder on the corner. The red head let out a pained groan but kept going, feeling her stomach roll dangerously as she tried to keep down what Ivan had fed her earlier. She <em>had</em> to find a bathroom.<br><br>&nbsp; She just barely made it. Molly started to cry as she threw up, not just because she hated the feeling, but for not helping Micah. There was nothing she could have done by the time she had gotten there, but she still felt bad. The anthro had been kind to her- she should have paid him back for it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>17-10-2012, 07:35:41</strong>
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				<br>Liliya had pushed against Micah's chest with all of the strength she possessed in her legs. Which happened to be quiet a bit. After all the small Russian was a lot stronger then she appeared to be. Years of training and trying to keep up with her trainers pushing her to her physical peak. Though as she watched him launch towards the wall she winced with the inevitable. Then as he hit the wall with a wet crunch she managed to get to her feet and scramble towards Micah. This wasn't the first time either of them had been hurt in a spar, and so she knew what to do. After all broken bones weren't an uncommon thing between the two of them. So grabbing his shoulder Liliya helped him sit upright, and then waiting for his signal she'd help him set the bones.<br><br>Blue eyes flicked upwards as she watched Molly take off down the hallway. She felt sorry for the younger woman as she worked on Micah. Reaching up next to her she hit the intercom and then spoke in a&nbsp; slightly clipped voice. <strong>'Ivan, can you tend to Molly please? I'm pretty sure she's getting sick at the moment.'</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>18-10-2012, 11:05:05</strong>
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				Micah winced as he was helped to his feet, since he needed the room to stretch the broken wing. He was in too much pain to project his thoughts. His hands flapped through the signs. ::hold my wing when I pop it.:: he warned as he took a step away from her, getting as much room as he could get. Gripping her forearms, he inhaled deeply and snapped both winds open with an audible snap and grind of bones. In that instant, he pooled his power into his injury, flash-healing the break. A loud, gutteral cry sounded through the ship as he fell to the floor, blacked out from pain and power-use.<br><br>Ivan, on the other hand, had found Molly, and was kneeling behind her, holding her hair out of the way as she lost the contents of her stomach. You know, darling. you vill have to get used to this. They fight often, but never to hurt each other seriously. They vish to protect each other, and they train often so they are prepared. I'm sorry you have to deal with it this way. the effeminate Russian male said, rubbing her back gently with his free hand.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>20-10-2012, 09:07:11</strong>
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				&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To say that Molly felt miserable was an understatement. That she had finally had a shower and a decent meal had made her feel much more human, but she would never forget she wasn't normal, especially at a time like this. Throwing up at the scent of blood and broken bones... Ivan holding her hair back was a comfort she wasn't used to. Usually she had to find a place to wash it after throwing up, and if she was lucky she would have clean hair. Her stomach's convulsions had paused and she took the time to breathe and at least try to answer Ivan through her tears.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;"I know..." she hiccuped. "But can't they just...just- I don't know...Do something not so violent?" <br>&nbsp;She wished she could control this somehow- her mother had been a gentle woman, but she never let anything get the best of her, not even a cold. She always said she had no time to be sick. If only that worked for Molly. She had tried it, but she might as well tell the sun not to rise.<br>&nbsp; Her hands trailed down to her stomach. She was feeling shaky, but a little better now. She hated the feeling of throwing up, but she did feel better. She leaned back against Ivan, legs folded under her. Her head hurt.<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;"I think that's all of it..." she sighed. "I feel so nasty right now. It feels like I throw up all the time. This sucks." <br>&nbsp;The red head wanted to brush her teeth, but she was tired and wanted to sleep. She groaned quietly and closed her eyes. "Thank you for finding me, Ivan." she murmured. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>23-10-2012, 08:44:59</strong>
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				<br>Liliya was grateful when Ivan said he would take care of Molly. So with that out of the way she turned her full attention onto Micah. Wincing as she helped him stand up she couldn't help but feel a little bad. After all she didn't have to heave that hard, but then again they both knew the risks of sparring together. So steeling herself she held on to his forearms and nodded. <strong>'Well get on with it then. I know how bad this is going to suck,'</strong> was said as she waited for that one moment.<br><br>Then as he stretched his wings out she stepped forward and pushed her shoulder into his chest and set her feet. Feeling the ripple of his power and hearing his bones heal she prepared to take his weight. So as he sagged she caught him and guided him gently to the floor. Once there she rested his head in her lap as she waited for him to come to.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>24-10-2012, 01:53:19</strong>
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				Micah was out for the better part of ten minutes, and when he finally did come to, he was shaking from power-shock. He'd been through this before, but lacked a lot of strength to explain. So, in lieu of speaking mentally or signing, he sent a mental image of Lilly helping him to his bed of nests and letting him sleep, followed by being served a veritable mountain of food to help him recover. Flash healing was dangerous at any time, but if he had let his wings remain broken, the internal blood loss could have killed him. So, he took the lesser of two evils. Now, he was paying greatly for it.<br><br>Ivan gave a soft, light chuckle, and helped Molly to her feet, holding her gently against his side. Come, darling. Let's get you settled. you vill get used to sparring and injuries. Perhaps ve vork on making you less sensative to it, by over-vorking it. Perhaps it vork, perhaps not. ve'll see. he said, taking Molly to her bed and helping settle her in. In morning, ve get you cleaned up, fed, and in clothes that fit your figure. I vill admonish them for fighting constantly, and give you brief respite vhile I can. Ve sleep now. he said, sliding into bed beside the woman. He had no compunctions about cuddling the woman to help her calm down and get to sleep. She desperately needed it, his sensors could pick that much up easily. Too much more, and she'd collapse from it all. That would be counter-productive to the smooth running of his ship.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>27-10-2012, 02:04:41</strong>
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				&nbsp; &nbsp; Molly felt shaky and weak as Ivan helped her stand. She was grateful for his strong yet gentle hands guided her back to her bed; the red head could have made it on her own, but it would have been much more arduous. She knew that Ivan had been nothing but kind to her, but his accent unnerved her a little. She knew little about Russia beyond what she had learned in school and most of that was from history class. Ivan was kind and he seemed to care a great deal about her well being- that should be enough for her. She could not follow that line of thought very long.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;"I don't think I'll ever get used to it." she groaned as she tugged weakly on the blanket and rolled onto her side.<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;She was surprised when Ivan crawled into bed with her, but it faded quickly. He had seen her naked after all- this was like a step below showering together. Molly was not nearly so wary of the man as she had been during that time however- if he had done nothing more than help bathe her he was not like most men. He did not have his mind on one thing. Ivan just...cared about her. Which was just what she needed right now. His body was warm, and she felt as safe with him next to her as she had felt since before her mom died. She curled up next to him and her body was pressed against his, with her cheek resting against his. It was only later she would end up drooling.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>19-11-2012, 07:08:10</strong>
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				<br>Lily sat on the floor with Micah's head in her lap while she waited for him to come to. Gentle fingers brushed through his hair as she hummed softly and watched. The effects of what he just did wouldn't be pleasant, but luckily she knew how to handle it and help him through. Once he started stirring<br>&nbsp;she waited for him to come around. He'd be greeted with a smile and soft words as she waited for him to focuse. Once he was able to she nodded at his requests, and stretching to her feet she then helped him up. Slowly they made their way to his room, and she was more then happy to crawl under the covers and cuddle with him. Her own breathing soon matched pace to his, and Lily found herself asleep with him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>06-12-2012, 07:29:53</strong>
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				Micah and Lilly slept the better part of the night away in relative peace. Micah twitched in his sleep, a common thing when he drained himself too much, though thankfully, he did not dream that night. His energy returned slowly as the natural energy fields of Terra, weakened though it was, recharged him.<br><br>While they slept, Ivan remained curled up with the sick human in his arms, and simply put his physical form on "sleep" mode, accessing the ships navigation and flight controls through the wireless network in the Dirty Ivan, setting a course for orbit around Terra while executing a take-off that would have left Lilly soaking in her Shorty-shorts. The ship was soon outside of Terra's atmosphere, and in stable orbit around the planet. While in orbit, the ship passed over the Forest of Woe, the equivalent of Earth's Bermuda Triangle. Low flying ships were said to disappear there, and nothing ever came out that went in. over this forest, extending like a halo around the planet, was one of the few ley lines left that contained any real energy. The ship passed slowly through it, and Micah regained more of his energy faster than sleep alone would have allowed.<br><br><hr>Six days passed uneventfully for Molly, Lilly, and Micah. They spent that time getting to know each other, and set Molly up with clothing that actually fit her and her sensibilities. A routine was quickly established between the three, and Micah's soft heart gave way to accept the young woman as part of their little family. Molly had found safety and security, while avoiding the sickness that came with her gifts because Ivan kept them healthy.<br><hr><br>Micah had found a catnip ball floating in the zero gravity of the ship while wandering the halls. He had no sooner found it, before he shifted to his feral fox form, the size of an average Earth fox, with vestigial wings on his back. With a "nyaaa!", the fox bounded after the floating catnip ball, bouncing from wall to wall in order to keep up with it. This was the sight Molly and Lilly found when they neared an intersection in the corridors, Micah vocalizing at the ball as he shot across their path at eye level.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>06-12-2012, 08:05:19</strong>
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				&nbsp; &nbsp;The following morning and the days after, Molly began to grow more and more comfortable around Lily and Micah. She at with them, talked with them, and while she didn't know much about ships and mechas as they did, it was interesting to watch them work. She tried to ask them what they were doing, but when the explanation got too technical, she could swear she could feel her brain start to bubble and her questions ceased.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;One thing she did know, though, was cooking. As a nurse, her mom had worked all kinds of insane hours, often leaving her alone to cook dinner- with instructions, of course. She knew how to make quite a variety of things, and the young woman was glad she could contribute to the ship. Micah and Lily and Ivan did everything else, and she didn't want to be thought of as a leech or layabout by any means. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;On the day that marked her first week on the Ivan, Molly was trying to navigate the zero gravity with annoyance down one of the ships corridors when she saw something red shoot in front of her. She flailed, trying to stop, which only wound up spinning her around lazily for a moment before she was able to see what it was that had crossed her path.<br>&nbsp; "Micah, is that you?" she gasped, looking at the small four legged fox. "You're so adorable!" <br>&nbsp;The red-head couldn't help but let out a little squeal of joy. Was it bad that he reminded her of all the stuffed animals her mom had bought her over the years? He just looked so cute! And he was playing with that thing like a cat with a ball of yarn...!<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;"Wait...What's that? I've never seen him go after anything like this, or turn into an adorable little foxy!"<br>&nbsp; If she could have figured out how to get over there without hitting a wall, she would have given him a huge hug.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>07-12-2012, 00:03:46</strong>
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				Liliya enjoyed the new pace they had as Molly settled into the rhythm with them. Ever patient she tried to teach her about mecha, but the younger girl just didn't have the mind for it. Which was alright as she allowed Molly to do as she wished for the most part. All of them becoming fiercely protective of her. Ivan in particular who seemed to take quiet a shine to the young woman.<br>&nbsp;<br>Lily&nbsp; didn't have a problem floating through zero gravity as she used the walls to propel herself forward. After all none of them saw the point in wasting energy on turning the gravity when there wasn't any real need to. Though she felt slightly bad for Molly as she watched then girl start to summersalt in the air. Grinning she reached out to steady her just in time to see the small fox zip in front of them. Giggling at that she made sure Molly was steady before she took off after Micah. Scooping the little fox into her arms she cuddled him to her as she rubbed his belly. 'Oh my,. It looks like someone found a catnip ball. I'm sure Rikku vill love that fact,' was said in reference to Lily's cat. Tickling the fox's tummy she floated around before finally sighing softly. 'You know ve're suppose to be doing maintenance. Unless you found that vhile doing you duties?'
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>07-12-2012, 01:25:07</strong>
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				Micah was hairs away from catching the much-sought after ball when Lily snatched him from the air and stopped him, the ball floating away and out of reach. He gave out a small cry of dismay before gentle fingers found his tummy. Instantly, he was a puddle of purring fur in her arms, his eyes glazing over. It took a moment, but his reply soon came to Lily's mind, since he had forgotten that Molly was there. &lt;I was on my way to the next level when it crossed my path. I tried, but I couldn't resist it... I'm sorry. i can get back to work if you need me to.&gt; the fox thought to her, giving a couple of chirping calls at her. Catnip was one of his few weaknesses, and one of his most guilty pleasures. Carefully, the fox draped himself around Lily's neck, hanging over her shoulders like a living shawl. He spotted Molly and chirruped at her. &lt;yes, it's me, Molly. just one of those things, really. Put me near catnip, and I lose some control.&gt; he thought to the redhead, ducking his muzzle into Lily's hair and just relaxing there.<br><br>Ivan's voice sounded from the intercom system though, breaking the moment. Captain, I hate to break up cuteness vith Fuzzy Bum, but there's situation. You should get to control room quickly, please. Ivan's voice sounded tight, and that was never a good thing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>08-12-2012, 10:50:48</strong>
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				Molly giggled into her hands as Micah melted into a puddle of fur. It was just too adorable for words! She had never had a pet, nor did she think of Micah that way, but looking at the small fox she wished she'd had a dog or something. Looking at Lily and Micah,she felt a vague stab of jealousy at thier closeness. She'd never really had that, unless you counted her snuggling with Ivan.<br><br>&nbsp; She forced the feelings away and smiled. "If you loose a little contol like this, I'd hate to see you drunk." she laughed.<br>&nbsp; Suddenly Ivan's voice came over the sound system and Molly's brow furrowed. Ivan didn't sound very happy, and that was enough to worry her. The red head bit her lip.<br>&nbsp; "What's going on?" she murmured anxiously.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>19-12-2012, 20:15:15</strong>
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				Lily smiled as she nodded down at Micah. She understood that he couldn't resist catnip, and well she had used it against him a time or two in the past. Then hearing Molly she grinned towards the red head. 'Ve may have to get him drunk for you to see sometime soin. It can be rather amusing.' Then as he settled around her shoulders she nuzzled him back before she heard Ivan come over the intercom. Lifting a brow she nodded as she took off down the hallway with an elegant grace that came from so much time spent in zero grav.<br><br>Once in the control room she broke into Russian with Ivan as she looked over the radars with him. Then biting her lip she reached up and stroked Micah's before removing him from her shoulders. 'You need to take the controls for now. Gustav and I are going to deploy. Looks like ve have company.'
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>26-12-2012, 11:24:26</strong>
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				Micah huffed once he looked at the displays, shaking his foxish head slightly. In a puff of smoke, he shifted to anthro form and moved towards the controls, the one thing he had been taught to near mastery once he was brought aboard. &lt;Very well. Do you want me to get us to escape trajectory, or are we going to fight them all to the last mecha?&gt; he thought to Lily as he sat as the controls, his tail flopping over the side of his seat and curling over into his lap.<br><br>Because of his link with Lily, it didn't matter the distance between them. As long as she was in the ship, he could touch her mind with thoughts. He kept the ship in orbit and hit the emergency alert button, putting the large transport into combat mode while he awaited a decision from Lily. &lt;Molly, I would take that chair and strap in, things might get a little bit bumpy.&gt; he warned as he buckled into his own five point harness.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>31-12-2012, 10:02:57</strong>
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				&nbsp; &nbsp;The idea of seeing Micah drunk was not enough to quell her worry about what was going on outside the ship, and she was quiet as she haphazardly followed Lily through the halls, envious of her grace. In comparison she was like a dancer with two left feet and a stump leg.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;She hesitated at the enterance to the control room, unsure if she was supposed to go in or not. Things had gotten very serious very quickly and she didn't want to mess anything up. <br><br>&nbsp; "What's going on? How many are there? Do...Do we really have to go and fight them?" Molly asked warily as she struggled with her harness for a moment. She did not want a fight. Fighting never helped anything.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>31-12-2012, 23:47:41</strong>
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				<br>Lily pushed off of the floor, and started off down the hallways to the room where they kept all of the mecha. Pursing her lips she looked at the one that was kept under a trap, and thought about taking it for a moment. Though that wouldn't have been all that helpful. So she settled on Gustav as she hit an intercom so that they could hear her back in the control room. <strong>'Set us on a wrap line, and yes, get us out of here Micah,'</strong> was snapped off before she moved to her old friend and climbed into the cockpit. Unlike Micah she didn't have his talent and so was stuck using the links to talk with him.<br><br>Starting up Gustav she buckled herself into her seat as she looked over the readings at they came onto the screen, and nodded as she heard him greet her. It brought a soft smile to her face, and she soon began speaking to him in Russian as she had him move to the back of the cargo bay. Deploying the two half staffs from his forearms she planted them into the deck below them as they ship's back opened up so that they could look out into space. After making sure that they were well anchored she removed the plasma cannon from his back, and set it up. Breathing deeply she listened to it as it powered up, and Ivan pulled out a few tricks of his own that made her chuckle. Then once the cannon was ready she took aim at a mech, and fired. It would be exploded into a dozen pieces, and she nodded as it made the others back off. Though she wasn't done as she took aim at someone else. <strong>'Just let me know when we're about to jump so I can hold on.'</strong><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>01-01-2013, 08:41:10</strong>
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				Micah nodded a bit, starting the engines in preparation to warp. &lt;unfortunately, Molly. We either fight them out there, or fight them in here. with the range on Gustav, we should be able to avoid them getting that close. There are times when fighting is not avoidable here in space. there are pirates and raiders, we have to protect ourselves.&gt; He laid in an emergency jump course, and frowned a bit at the read outs. &lt;Lily, you only have enough time for two more shots before you have to close the door. If we jump and you aren't inside, we'll lose you and Gustav to the shockwave. don't get caught out there.&gt; he thought to Lily, trying to keep the concern out of his mental voice.<br><br>In the lower levels of the Ship, Dirty Ivan's weapons AI stirred, and settled at the controls of the weapons, taking aim the nearest of the mechas. He pulled off his eye patch and gave a savage grin. no one was coming near his ship, not while he still sat at the weapons controls. He turned on his com-link to Lily. You better hold on Darling... and don't get sucked out the bay vhen ve jump. I vill have to break you if i have to come save your tail. he said, his mechanical eye locking on hers a moment. The sadistic Bio-android gave her a seductive grin, before cutting off the link and firing at the incoming mechas.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>01-01-2013, 09:38:52</strong>
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				&nbsp; &nbsp;Molly was not happy with Micah's reply and frowned deeply. It seemed like it'd be easier to not fight at all. She had never been in a fight, not once in her life, and she had turned out perfectly fine. They wouldn't have to worry about repair the ship, because no one would hit them. They could just...run. Micah and Lily probably wouldn't like the idea, but it was the better solution. <br>&nbsp; &nbsp;"Can't we protect ourselves by not fighting at all?" she asked, looking at the screens. She didn't understand most of them, but she was still afraid for Lily.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;"Is Lily going to be okay? I hope she comes back safe..." she murmured, biting her lip. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>07-01-2013, 08:03:50</strong>
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				<br>Lily and Gustav were not a pair to be trifled with. He was an older gen mecha, but she had upgraded him so heavily that he could run with the latest models and kick their tails as well. So the fact that they were set up out of the cargo bay door was nothing new as she spoke in clipped Russian with the AI. It didn't take much to get the space pirates to back off. Yet she kept firing to let them know that she did indeed mean business. After all she wasn't about to loose her ship and friends to them.<br><br>Then as the second Ivan came on over the intercom she flashed him a smile that was as devilish as his own. <strong>'Ohh you don't need to worry about that one love. We'll make sure not to get dumped out of the back. For now keep them off of our tail,'</strong> was said as she once more focused on the pirates. Narrowing her eyes she figured out who the captain was, and set her plasma cannon on that mecha as she let out a low humming note. <strong>'Micah, how close are we to jumping?'</strong><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>27-02-2013, 00:23:32</strong>
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				Micah let his fingers fly over the controls, looking to the countdown and frowning deeply. &lt;we'll talk about it later Molly. strap in now.&gt; he said mentally without taking his eyes off the screen &lt;Lily, close the bay doors now. we are ready to jump.&gt; he thought to his captain, his fingers hovering over the controls to send the Dirty Ivan into warp and away from the nearing pirates.<br><br>The AI for Dirty Ivan's weapons popped onto Lily's HUD. Hurry and close bay door. I can cover escape from here. the one-eyed Russian said sternly, focused more on the approaching enemy mecha's. There was a noticeable increase of engine noise as the system warmed up in preparation to jump.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>VioletPanda</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 02:35:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Molly reluctantly sat, still chewing her lip as she pulled the straps over her shoulder and buckled herself in. She didn't like the look Micah was getting, but she stayed quiet. It must be hard to look at all those screens and keep track of all that stuff. At least, Molly knew she could never wrap her head around it. She didn't want to distract Micah and possibly get Lily in even more danger than she was already in.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;At the sound of the engine getting louder, she felt her heart skip a beat and tried to calm down. She knew Micah knew what he was doing- they were in good hands...But dang it if she still wasn't worried a little. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Terra's Rebirth (RhinSama, LukaWolf, DartimusRae)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>25-05-2013, 21:16:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div align="center">--a month later--</div><br>Things around the Ivan had settled into a quick pattern with Molly, Micah, and Lily. But the life of dodging space pirates and authorities was not for Molly. She had a rough time handling the injuries that often happened between the two, and living as refugees was not a lifestyle she could handle. though it was peaceful, the parting was not easy for Micah and Lily. They ended up dropping the little redhead off with a set of the few allies they had, where she rose quickly to be the head healer of the town.<br><br>Micah and Lily continued their search of Terra for rumored mecha parts and technologies. There was many leads, but nothing seemed to pan out for them.<br><br>Micah looked to Lily over breakfast one morning, signing with his free hand towards the raven-haired gear-head. &lt;We need people, Lily... This ship has too much space for just us and Ivan. I mean, we have fourteen mecha bays, and only three are filled. and two of those aren't even in running condition. we have rooms for each mecha to have a support crew of ten, then room for the ship to have full research capability. Can we perhaps start looking for other crew members so that maybe, you and I can enjoy a night without having to watch a screen. it would be nice to enjoy a night with you too...&gt; he admitted, grateful that his face couldn't be seen blushing under his fur. He didn't admit it openly, but he had come to care for the woman in their time together, and having spent quite a few months together, the fox wanted to have more free time with her. his hands went into motion again. &lt;it's time to hire on more crew, Lily...&gt; he finished, hoping his point got across. 
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