Session Start: Wed Oct 04 21:49:37 2000 * Logging #whosim to 'future1_20001004.txt' *** IrishTCat has joined #WhoSim Hi Jen *** Cody has joined #whosim Hey rob, cody. Let me get situated here. Hi Cody Hi Jen. Happy Birthday :) hi Rob That's better. was watching West Wing. Thanks Cody. :) * IrishTCat gives Jen a birthday cake *** Jacie sets mode: +oo Cody IrishTCat Ick West Wing * Jacie makes a wish and blows out her candles Hmm, double chocolate fudge cake with strawberry filling. Anybody want a slice? No thanks *** Zamona has joined #whosim Hello, Zamona. lol Can't even ave that virtual :) *** Zamona is now known as ruthD Hi Hi Ruth Hi Folks! *** IrishTCat sets mode: +o ruthD Hey Ruth! It's you in disguise. I forgot to change my nick from the last time. Cool. I was afraid I was gonna be all by myself tonight. Tuna's left us for Budapest! After the game I have to pack up some clothes and go down to GA Oh, wow! Nuts, and I was going to ask him what he thought of the debates. Yeah, I'm depressed too. He had to catch a flight to Boston then the red eye to London. Where to, Rob? I hope he's back soon. Augusta Is that anywhere near you Cody? He's supposed to be in Rochester or he was, anyway. nope :( He was this past weekend. He apologized for not seeing you. Did you not get the e-mail Tuna sent today? I gathered it was a last minute change. No, I didn't. Ah, well you'll see it later. Anyway, last weekend I was visiting Buffalo, my mother's in the hospital. How is she? Doing better. Her sodium dropped very low and she was very weak, but she's able to sit up in a chair now and is trying to walk. Good, she's getting better. What do the docs say? Oh, um Cody has a question about Mechanus. They aren't sure, they think it may have been one of her medications. An adverse reaction? Mechanus Yes. Cody pointed out I got some of my Doctor who facts wrong about the planet. So for the purpose of this story its say centuries after the Chase when the 1st Doctor was there. * IrishTCat watched Buffy and Angel then watched Dark Angel on Satellite The history went that after the Daleks destroyed the Mechanoids and set fire to their city, they decided to turn into a base for themselves. *Ruth's husband is making very strange noises in the living room while watching "The West Wing" * Jacie is watching West Wing too, pretty good. The carnivorous plants the 1st Doctor encountered were deemed too much a hazard for Daleks, so they were exterminated. Makes sense to me. So the planet is actually quite pleasant now. Abandoned to the foliage and nature because people still fear the daleks might be lurking somewhere. Any other points I should go over? *** ruthD has quit IRC (Read error to ruthD[AC8A564F.ipt.aol.com]: Connection reset by peer) Ah, shucks. Rob, why are you going to Augusta? Ruth has fallen off Work How long you going to be? I hope it isnt as bad as my last trip down there .. I am coming back Friday *** ruthD has joined #whosim wb Ruth Re-hi Ruth Yeah Ruth! *** Jacie sets mode: +o ruthD Hi again. So, are we playing? Yes, I was just hopong David would show by now. hopong=hoping Shall we do a CASTING CALL? Isn't he a local call for you Jen? <==== Jacie & Doctor10 If nothing happens by 10:30, I'm going to say goodnight. <<~~~Irish T (Chasing the waterfall not !) Cat <==== Peregrin ===whatever David doesn't want :) *** AlxKeegan has joined #whosim Hi everyone! hi David *** ChanServ sets mode: +o AlxKeegan Hey David! Hi Cody Rob Jen ruth Hi David <:)> =========Technician Vance *** Cody is now known as Vance Hi David *** ruthD is now known as Peregrin I have the credits jen * Jacie bows to the coordinator * IrishTCat is broke Okey dokey. Log is rolling. <<>> <<>> <<>> # = TARDIS Console Room @=mechanoid city # ::the calming hum of the TARDIS fills the Doctor's expansive console room:: # ::Irish is napping on the console :: #::dreaming of mice,milk,and catnip:: @:::Grey stones form strange patterns on the soil. There is a regularity to the patterns that speaks of something other than organic make.:: # ::Doctor sits back in his plush easy chair, feet up, reading a book about his friend the Pimpernel:: @::Rainbow tinged mist rises from the tumbling water as the travellers approach:: @ ::: Slowly scans area with rod attached to oblong device hanging from shoulder strap::: *** AlxKeegan is now known as Cristof # ::Jacie tinkers with her computer and the navigation tables trying to see if she can map out a course:: & = somewhere in the underbrush on Mechanus @:::Stops and looks at screen on device:: Temporal distortion 1.4, energy reading readings negative # ::Irish's ears start to quiver:: # Doctor, I think I got it. ::he ignores her:: Doct-- @::shakes head:: That's so low its absurd. # Doctor>::waves his hand up to stop her just as the jazz music reaches a crescendo in the distance:: @I think we're chasing ghosts, Vance. & :::Cristof, a youngish Thal just recently inducted into the Space Service, stands in the brush on the planet's surface::: # ::One eye opens as he looks around:: @ It woulsd appear this area hasn't been used in centuries # Doctor>Ah, now that's music. ::looks up at his companions:: What is it you wanted, Jacie? # Home is landing .. # I think I figured out how to set the coordinates for the TARDIS. @::nods:: agreed. We're wasting our time here. # Doctor>Good, I knew you could. @ I can see no reason not to return to Galifrey at once # ::turns at Irish:: We're landing? But you didn't set any coordinates, Doctor. @Fine with me. :::Guard suddenly yells::: # ::Irish stretches and jumps down off the console:: # ::Doctor gets up and checks the console:: No, I didn't bother with that this time. @:::Device howls wildly and sparks fly from it:: % :::perched on one shoulder is a minicam setup recording his observations of the planet in detail:: @::Looks up:: Oh...Rassilon # Doctor>::presses a few buttons:: I thought I'd give the old girl a chance to guide us for a change. I hope she brought us somewhere pleasant. @ ::Throws away instrument and tries to dive for Peregrin:: # Doctor>::activates scanner:: @::Like a gaping maw, a massive opening stretches the sky.:: @ :::screams"" Temporal shockwave! # ::a lush tropical paradise is revealed outside:: @::Lightening rings the edges as thunder crackles:: # Doctor>Ah, that looks like just what the Doctor ordered. # It had better not be full of wet stuff or ultra dry stuff.. # Doctor>Irish, where is your adventurous spirit? @::shrieks:: Look! Inside! Oh, No, No, NO! %:::his boyishly handsome features are creased in thought as he watches the jungle thru the HUDS (Heads Up Display) lens over his right eye::: # I left it in the litter box .. @ :::Jumps over supply cases to get to Peregrin:: Take cover # Doctor>It looks perfectly pleasant out there. ::frowns as it strikes him as slightly familiar:: # Adventure seems to consist of me either getting wet or being chased by your crazed kin .. Maker. % :::his camo-jumpsuit, set to jungle mode, keeps him fairly invisible from sight::: @:::They are squat, metallic and obscene. A single stalk waves from the top of their cylindrical bodies.:: # ::reads navigational console:: Planet Mechanus, in the TriCero Sector. @::Peregrin ducks:: # Doctor>Mechanus! That explains my deja vu. ::checks time scanner:: @::dalek:: EX TER MIN ATE! EX TER MIN ATE! % :::having covered a wide arc of the jungle, he has come out near a waterfall::: # Mechanus does not sound like a cat type place .. @::rays crackle from the daleks:: # ::sees the databanks reading on Mechanus:: Doctor, it says the Daleks have a base here. % :::checking his wrist chronometer, he sees he is exactly on time to make his report:::: # ::Irish examines the lush greeness .. But I do like the colors .. # Doctor>No, no, no. That was long ago. It seems the planet's rebounded quite well without them. @::The guards attack, only to be blasted:: % Recon One to Recon Base, over ::he speaks softly into his throat mike::: # Doctor>Now if I remember correctly, the Daleks left this planet very lush and beautiful. @ :::looks at empty foem indents in case where balsters should have been packed, mutters something nasty:: % ::A voice comes over the micro-speaker near his ear::: @:::Looks for escape and sees only attacking Daleks and the waterfall:: % Tala> Recon Base to Recon One, go ahead @::looks around for options, sees only one way out:: Vance, we have to jump. # Doctor>The wildlife was magnificent. Fruit the size of bowling balls, the warmest rivers and ponds, and the most giant meaty fish you'd ever seen, Irish. ::opens doors:: % I've completed my latest sweep. All clear, no sign of Dalek infestation. # I suppose that I can go outside .. # Doctor>Care to take a look? @:::Pulls diskette from smoking scanner:: Okay, let's go % Tala> Acknowledged. @give me the data logs. % ::looking around the jungle again::: In fact, it seems rather peaceful. # ::Doctor smiles knowingly to Jacie:: I thought he'd like that. # ::hesitates on threshhold:: # ::Irish saunters out:: @::Hands Peregrin the diskette and blushes as their hands touch:: # Doctor>::smiles:: Don't worry, Jacie. The daleks can't hurt you anymore. % Tala> :::a sharp yet caring tone::: Don't become complacent, Recon One. Keep a sharp eye out. # ::Doctor, Jacie and Irish explore outside the TARDIS:: % ::::Suddenly, Cristof hears a wheezing, groaning noise fill the air:::: # ::the three travelers pass by a lush treeladen path:: % Tala> What's making that sound, Recon One? @::Grabs backpack and jumps over the falls after Peregrin:: # ::they pass by a small grove of foliage and ash:: # ::Irish looks at the giant fish jumping in the water:: % I don't know yet, hold on.... # Doctor>Hmm. ::stares the remains of a familiar plant species:: I guess the daleks didn't care for them either. % :::Cristof keeps a careful eye out for anything moving::: What? Doctor>Nothing. Just an aggressive lifeform I once encountered. I wonder if the Krynoids were cousins? Come on, you two. # :::He spies two humanoids and a feline come into view thru the underbrush, walking towards the waterfall:::: # Recon base, no Dalek activity but something unusual, will check it out, over. # ::follows the Doctor wondering if his recent experiences on Gallifrey have caused this false folly of his:: # Don't worry, Tala, I'll be careful. Recon one, over and out. # ::Doctor follows his ears and brings them to a parting in the jungle:: # ::Irish plots how to catch one of the wet fins without falling into the water:: # :::Cristof turns off his comlink and begins to follow the three beings::: # Doctor>Ah, told you. ::points to the waterfall:: Care for a swim, Jacie? #::screams and the whine of gunfire echo down from the crest:: # :::he is careful to stay out of sight, and downwind from the feline::: # Doctor>Be careful with those Makdrai fish, Irish. They're a lot more cunning than they look. # Careful .. ::Irish scoffs:: # Doctor>::joins his feline friend at the water:: Now if I remember correctly, there was a shallow gulley right over here... # ::a Makdrai fish 2 feet long jumps up flying over head and splashing Irish:: # I think that I am not hungry for fish .. # ::Irish jumps away:: # Doctor>:;smiles:: Well, perhaps we'll just take a nap instead. # Doctor>:;settles down and takes in a deep restful breath:: # :::Cristof watches the cat prepare to hunt for fish, then jump away::: # Doctor>This is what it's all about really. Embracing the Universe, not hiding away behind deception. # :::he sees the older male lay down to rest::: # Deception ? ::Irish pretends he wasn't hungry for fish :: # ::Jacie stares at her friend, worrying about his new mood, knowing that he still mourns Lora:: # ::Irish stares at the water from a safe splashfree distance:: # ::wanders around the small pond, dipping her toe in the warm water:: # Roaming Girl .. Jump in the water and throw me a fish .. # ::it all seems good, but seems odd to her:: # ::over her shoulder:: Why don't you just catch them? # ::Irish feels a touch of temporal fugue as he stares at the water with deep concentration:: # I do not feel like being immerse in wet stuff .. # I'm sure they'd probably-- ::senses eyes on her:: # ::whips around and stares into foliage:: *** Cristof has quit IRC (hub.friendlynet.com irc.chelmsford.com) # Irish, ::whispers:: come here. # Maker .. I can sense a disturbance in the temporal fields .. Its make my ears itch . ::scratches at ear :: # What do you want Roaming Girl ? # ::bends down to the water's edge pretending to fish:: # ::Irish scratches at his ear as he slips over to Roaming Girl :: *** Cristof has joined #whosim *** Cristof has left #whosim # ::whispers:: I think we're being watched. *** AlxKeegan has joined #whosim *** ChanServ sets mode: +o AlxKeegan # ::flicks eyes over to the foliage:: There in the shadows, do you see blonde hair? # Warn the Doctor, Irish. I'm gonna see if I can lure our peeping tom out. *** IrishTCat has quit IRC (Ping timeout for IrishTCat[user-2ivf0hd.dialup.mindspring.com]) # ::strips off her shoes and jumps into water:: <:;sighs:: Ruth are you able to type?> *** AlxKeegan has quit IRC (Ping timeout for AlxKeegan[AC836B1A.ipt.aol.com]) Yup, what do you want me to do? *** AlxKeegan has joined #whosim *** Vance sets mode: +o AlxKeegan *** AlxKeegan is now known as Cristof # ::Jacie dives into water, underneath and makes a wide path directly to the foliage behind the blonde-headed figure:: # Irish>::jumps up on Doctor's sleeping chest:: Wake up, Maker. I said I wouldn't like this place. # :::Cristof watches the female swim over towards him::: # ::::he checks to make sure he can't be seen::: #:::Lightning cracks across the clear sky::: # Doctor>::emerges from one of his quick naps:: Nonsense, Irish. What's wrong? # ::comes up for air, and pivots in the water to look at the flashing above the waterfall:: # ::Doctor bounds up, accidentally knocking Irish off:: # :::he looks up at the light and thunder appearing over the waterfall::: # ::::he knows what this is...Daleks!::: #::thunder crackles, but soon the air rings with the staccato sounds of blaster fire and screams:: # Doctor> That's not good. ::looks around:: Where's Jacie. # ::stays paralyzed a moment in the water, sensing something horrible's cracking open the sky above:: # :::Cristof steps out of the underbrush, making his presence known while trying not to appear threatening::: # Irish>Maker, my mind's hurting. Make the noise stop. # ::sees a blonde figure emerge out of her peripheral vision, but doesn't react at first:: # ::::to Jacie:::: You should get out of the water, there are Daleks coming :::said in a matter-of-fact tone of voice, with just a hint of excitement:::: # What? Daleks, how do you know... DALEKS! ::springs out of the water:: # Doctor! # I'm a Thal, we KNOW Daleks. # ::Doctor stares at the top of the waterfall, taking in the scene with a curious knowing stare:: # Doctor>::mumbles:: Not again. # ::he walks over towards the older man and the feline:::: # We need to get out of here, there are Daleks coming. # ::grabs her shoes and confronts the Thal:: Who's under attack? Your people? # Doctor, we have to do something. # no, that's not where they are, I don't know who they are attacking # irish>Maker, Voice is screaming too. Make the noise stop. # :::puzzled yet resigned::: There aren't supposed to be any Daleks here. # ::Doctor just stares upward knowingly, then points above:: #::Screaming, a female figure plunges over the falls, her slender body tumbling helpless in the churning spray.:: @ :::Sees a Dalekgun blast hit Peregrin and screams in rage before striking head and losing consciousness going over the falls::: # :;all watch the woman hit the water and go flat:: #::::wades into the water to help bring the woman ashore:::: # ::a murdurous chant resounds down to the rocks below... EX TER MIN ATE:: # :::shakes his head::: Yep, Daleks all right # ::then with another flash of lighting the Dalek chant ceases in mid-rant:: #::her limp body bobs to the surface and floats face-down:: # Doctor>Quickly, pull her out. # ::Jacie jumps back into the water to rescue the fallen woman:: # ::begins to pull her body to shore, smiles gratefully as the young woman comes to his aid::: # Irish>That's better. # Doctor> Did the noise stop, Irish? # irish> Finally. You owe me two big trout for this, Maker. # ::between the two of them, they get the unconcious woman onto the bank::: #::As they flip her over, her face distorts, twists, shifting from one shape to another as she begins to writhe as if in seizure.:: # Doctor>Hmm, I was afraid of that. ::turns to the unconscious woman:: *** IrishTCat has joined #WhoSim # :::Cristof is puzzled, he doesn't understand what is happening to the woman::: <> *** Jacie sets mode: +o IrishTCat <> # Doctor> ::feels for a double pulse:: Weak and erratic. # She's been shot, by a dalek. # What's wrong with her face? <> <:)> <> *** Peregrin has quit IRC (Quit: ) <> # Doctor> She's in a regeneration crisis. The blast and the fall probably was too many injuries too soon. # ::Irish looks disgruntled:: I do not want to go back to your annoying home Maker .. Everywhere I go your kin shows up.. #::listens even though he doesn't understand everything he is being told:::: # She's a timelord? ::says in an usually dense moment:: *** Vance is now known as Cody # I am a glorious sight but I prefer that your kin not chase me all over the universe to catch a glimpse of my profile .. # Doctor>I'm afraid so. ::to irish:: We may not have choice, Irish. <> # Hmpphh.. # Timelords? # Doctor> I don't have the means in the TARDIS to help her. # ::he dimly recalls something in the history books about timelords::: # Doctor>Don't you worry about it, uh what did you say your name was? # Maker's people .. Golden Hider behind Tree .. # I didn't say ::smiles a little at his joke:::: # I find most of them unworthy of my attention .. # :;Peregrine's face starts to morph into a blank nothingness like the Watcher:: # The others I just find annoying like fleas .. # ::smirks at Thal's playful arrogance:: # I'm Cristof, i'm part of a recon team for the Thal Space Service # Can I go eat the one eyed one tenacled creature now ? # Doctor>Ah, well then perhaps help us. I'm afraid my ship is a bit far. # I know you're a doctor ::to the older man:: but I didn't catch your names :::to the female and the talking cat::: # Doctor>No. ::looks:: I don't think we need to fear Daleks here anymore. # ::smiles:: No, you didn't, did you. # Of course I'll help you take her to your ship....is it far? # Today is turning most unpromising .. # Doctor>It'll get closer with every step. ::reaches down to help pick up Peregrine:: #::::looks puzzled, then catches the talking cat's reference to him and blushes:::: <> # :::helps the others carry the unconcious woman:::: # ::the group heads back to the TARDIS thru the jungle:: # ::Irish jumps on the as yet unregenerated Kin chest and purrs loudly :: # ::when they arrive at the TARDIS doors, the Doctor puases to unlock them:: <> # Doctor>Thank you, Cristof. We have it from here. Jacie, Irish, please get her settled inside. #:::Cristof arches an eyebrow at the archaic appearance of their vessel:: # :::understands and doesn't press the issue::: # Doctor>Ah yes, it is rather unique isn't it? # I am not helping her move in Maker .. # Of course...journey well, Doctor, cat, ma'am # Doctor>Thank you, for your help. Perhaps we'll meet again. # Perhaps we will :::smiles goodbye to them::: #Tell the one eyed one tentacle creatures that I am going to invite them over for lunch .. # ::Irish licks his lips suggestively:: <:)> # ::the Doctor disappears inside with his companion cat:: # :::Cristof walks away from the strangers' craft::: # ::Jacie's grumbling complaint about her feline companion echoes outside:: @ = Inside TARDIS <> # :::he smiles as he hears the young woman's complaint about the talking cat:::: @ Maker, You had better hurry .. I can not keep her stable for much longer .. I need to eat .. ::Irish is still purring at the Kin:: # :::he hears the wheezing groan again and comfirms his belief that the noise is from the stranger's craft::: @ ::settles Peregrine on the sofa with a fresh blanket:: # :::he slips back into the underbrush to make his next report::: @ Doctor>::stands at the navigation controls just a hesitating moment:: @ Doctor>Lora, why do I have to keep going back to them? @ Doctor>:;then he remembers what his beloved wife died for, the betterment of all life:: @ Because you have not embraced the path of the Feline Maker .. @ Doctor>::hits the demat controls:: Sometimes I wish I had kin as nice as yours Irish. @ Well, My kin are not as annoying as yours because we already control the universe .. <> <<>> <<>> Bravo! <> <<>> ;) ahh, I meant the end credits ,Is that a commentary on my Doctor? Boy, do I miss Tuna. Good job your lot and remember, I was doing it by memory you lot good job everyone No Jen Yeah! Tosses Jelly babie in air:: we did good. COngrats all. How long are you lot staying in the room Night if you are leaving Next week, and promise not to return for some time, Gallifrey. I'm going to head out now cause sarah has to use the computer in a few minutes I'll be here for a while. Ah, night then David. everyone take care and will see you all tomorrow night at the time trap Night cody rob jen Nite David, See you at TT tomorrow? yep yep:-) Oh yeah, what are doing UNIT? *** Cristof has quit IRC (Quit: Cristof) too slow yet again :) Oh well. Did you catch the bit about the dead grove? Session Close: Wed Oct 04 23:48:47 2000