Session Start: Thu Feb 15 21:30:50 2001 * Logging #whosim to 'mindtrap1_20010215.txt' Ok then CASTING CALL Please! Wheres David? David had to work tonight so he won't be joining us. heather is gonna try to make it. <==== Harry Sullivan <============Brigadier Alastair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, RA, ret <<<----Whoever?? <=== Guin Knight, Minister Hugh, Dr. Emeritus, Brig Bamberra is that eating u up cody <==other unclaimed characters in my scene as necesary Shannon, please put your nongame comments in <> brackets till we end the sim, ok?> <> <> <> <> <<> @ = White Hall @ ::a tall, leggy brunnette enters the Minister of Appropriations office toting her packed satchel:: *** ChanServ has quit IRC (hub.aohell.org hub.eskimo.com) *** Cody has quit IRC (hub.aohell.org hub.eskimo.com) *** Jacie is now known as GuinKnigh # = Lanyon Moor Manor House, Wales *** ChanServ has joined #whosim *** Cody has joined #whosim @ ::beams smile over her wire-rimmed glasses:: Good morning Minister Hugh. ::extends hand:: *** GuinKnigh sets mode: +o Cody *** Aggedor has joined #whosim *** hub.eskimo.com sets mode: +oo Aggedor ChanServ <> @ Hugh>::bruskly shakes hand:: Lady Knight. ::points to chairs in front of him:: Take a seat. hi heather # :: Harry Sullivan is having a light conversation with Sgt. Benton::: #Harry> So it really did seem a shame to leave THAT opportunity unexplored, I must say. *** IrishTCat has left #whosim *** Aggedor has quit IRC (hub.eskimo.com irc.eskimo.com) *** Cody has quit IRC (hub.eskimo.com irc.eskimo.com) *** IrishTCat has joined #whosim please. So chatter isn't confused with game dialogue.> *** GuinKnigh sets mode: +o IrishTCat #Benton> Well, sir, not that a soldier would ever do such a thing. @ ::goes back to rummaging thru his desk full of papers:: *** IrishTCat has quit IRC (hub.keytech.com irc.rma.edu) #:::Sarah Jane Smith joins Benton & Harry::: @ Guin>I see the PM has you swamped again preparing for the annual budget. @ Hugh>:;grumbles:: @ Guin>Well, I'll try not to take much of your time this year. #::: Sarah blushes a bit as Harry & Benton tease her for how young she looks.::: *** Cody has joined #whosim @ ::pulls out a thick manila file from her satchel and flips open to the first page:: Our request this year is pretty much in-line with last. *** IrishTCat has joined #whosim *** Cody is now known as BrigAGLS *** IrishTCat has left #whosim *** IrishTCat has joined #whosim *** IrishTCat has left #whosim #::: Harry points to the Brig and goes to shake his hand,::: *** IrishTCat has joined #whosim @ ::lays a summary sheet on Hugh's desk:: As you see, just a few small increases in the R&D sector. UNIT has been engaged in some very exciting work the last few months. Well, "Commander" Sullivan, how are you old boy? <^#^> @ Hugh>::scans the document and raises a white brow:: 500,000 pounds more? @ It's well worth the investment. UNIT research can revolutinize-- @ Hugh>Society. Yes, I've heard that before. *** Aggedor has joined #whosim #Simply wonderful, and what a pleasure it is to see you again, Sir. #Benton and Sarah Jane join in greeting the Brig.:: @ Sir Hugh, I realize we've had some setbacks in recent years... *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Aggedor # :::Leans in to Harry::: Good job for ::wink:: job you did after UNIT <==== Sullivan, Benton, Sarah Jane for now *** IrishTCat has left #whosim #::: Harry smiles ::: Thank you sir. # Benton! you old ... ::stops as he spots Sara, smiles broadly::: Ms Smith a pleasure indeed @ Hugh>UNIT hasn't produced one important finding in almost 5 years. Not since that mishap with the Scottish research lab. @ Yes, that was most unfortunate- @ Hugh>Unfortunate?! All of your scientists died investigating an as yet explained mythic cave monster. @ Hugh>Including a civilian reporter? *** Aggedor sets mode: +o BrigAGLS #:::Sarah hugs Brig::: :::blushes then akwardly pats Sara's back:::: @ The MacGills deaths were tragic. But there has not been anymore disturbances since. The villagers are quiet happy with the peace. @ Hugh>::harumphs:: *** Aggedor has quit IRC (Ping timeout for Aggedor[202.67.90.174]) @ There had been years of similar activities before UNIT came... ::stalls with a cough:: Why do I get the impression there's more to your scowl than this old argument, Sir hugh? @ Hugh>::looks away quickly:: #Sarah> Well Brigadier, tell us of your recent advdentures. @ Sir Hugh? ::quirks voice:: #Harry> Yes, you probably have had some dillys.::: @ Mstly I just putter about in the grden :::looks down:: @ Hugh>::reluctantly looks up:: I was always honest with your father, Guin. I may as well show you the same courtesy. # ::Grins::: Oh, and I travel some... from time to time @ Hugh>Getting an increase in your annual UNIT budget is out of the question. @ The Conservatives are that keen on trimming the expenses? #Benton> Travel in time, sir, or just in space? @ Hugh>To say the least. @ Well, I'm sure we could make do- @ Hugh>Guin, UNIT won't be getting any funds this year. @ What? @ But Britain has an obligation, every host country must contribute- @ Hugh>There may not be anymore host countries. # :::Winks at Benton::: Ran across a little pub... have to take you there sometime. Like hearing the ole fire bell # :::: Looks at Sara::: And I think even you would have to agree that the proprietor is rather charming @ Hugh>Guin, I admire the work you and father put into founding this organizatrion, but UNIT hasn't been the same in years. @ Hugh>There are many who are coming to believe it is just a delapitaded agency of Cold War beaurocracies that should be put out of its misery and taken off taxpayers backs. # ::Turns back toward Benton and Harry ::: Rather a lot of Doctors show up there :::touches side of nose with finger:: #Sarah> Not as charming as this lot of UNIT chaps! @ You can't be serious. UNIT is more than just a research program, it plays a crucial role in our country, our world's security! @ Hugh>Does it? *** Aggedor has joined #whosim *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Aggedor @ Hugh>When was the last documented threat to Earth, Guin? # :::Looks over at guardss, wincing somewhat at the camo fatigues and the new PDW:: Rather miss the ole FAL myself @ ::stumbles for an answer:: You know those things are kept quiet. # And how can one look sharp in a uniform that isnt allowed to be pressed, eh Benton? @ Hugh>I have a security clearance more top level than yours Guin. I know as well as you that all UNIT has done for years is act as a diplomatic front for specious research that can be better done and is better done in other channels. *** Aggedor has quit IRC (Ping timeout for Aggedor[202.67.71.89]) *** Aggedor has joined #whosim *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Aggedor @ ::taken aback:: I see. :;crosses arms:: I take it then you are one of those thinking of scraping UNIT? #Benton>::Shuffles his feet::: @ Hugh>My views are not what matters. @ :;collects papers:: Then I shall have to take this straight to the Prime Minister. @ Hugh>He's not the only one. The Americans, the french, even the Russians are advocating the same thing. # ::Half smiles:: Progress I guess, remember when the FAL replaced the SMLE, only a Luietenat back then but still... #Sarah> A lot of memories, sir, we all have them. @ Are they? ::shoots to her feet:: All a bunch of paperpushing bean counters who can't see beyond the end of their own retirement pensions. @ Hugh>::stands up too:: Guin, don't take this personally. #Harry> And some very strange memories, old girl. *** Aggedor has quit IRC (Ping timeout for Aggedor[202.67.71.89]) # Well said Ms Smith ::smiles:: wouldn't expect less from an award winning writer @ Hugh>You and your father did the world countless favors it will never know. We're a stronger people because of it. But things change. @ Hugh>Perhaps it's time you moved on.`Settled down, had a family. # ::::Thinks of Harry's remark and when he didd forget thos "very strange memories" ::::: @ ::glares:: Without UNIT there's nothing to guarantee my family or anyone's would be safe! @ I don't need any patronizing friends of my father to tell me that. @ Hugh>I didn't mean it that way. ::sighs:: very well. @ Hugh>If your determined to fight this all the way, I'll see you and UNIT has ample time to make your case. @ Hugh>There's a meeting of the UN Planning Committee scheduled in two weeks in London. @ Hugh>Think you can be ready by then? # ::Pats Harry's shoulder and says to them all:: If any of you get nostalgic for those "strange memories", let me now. We can go to a wonderful pub and relive some of those days @ ::satchel clutched in her hand heads for door:: I'll have to be. @ Good day, Minister. ::walks thru door and slams it shut behind her:: *** GuinKnigh is now known as Emeritus *** Aggedor has joined #whosim *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Aggedor <:-) The Superglue didn't work.> # BrigBamberra>::the laboratory door opens and a middle-aged dark skinned commanding officer enters:: # Bamberra>::scans assembled with fierce expression:: They're here. # ::a man with asian eyes, dark hair with a shock of white, dressed in a green labcoat and tie walks in behind her:: #::: aside to Benton:: "Heavy hangs the head..." I suppose # ::Smiles:: Ah, good. Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, I presume? ::extends hand:: # :::Shakes hands ::: Yes indeed, Professor Lee? # It's a pleasure to meet you at last. I've read... er... heard so many interesting things about you. <...> # ::looks at others:: All of you. COmmander Sullivan, Ms. Smith, Mr. Benton, ah and the esteemed Dean Shaw. # ::to Liz:: Do the trustees at Cambridge realize what a find they have in you, Dr. Shaw? UNIT would love to have your mind back working for us. Your research on transtemporal theory still amazes me. <::Shrugs:: > # :::forces himself not tosmile when Prof Lee says "Theroy":: # Bamberra>We should get on with it. ::orders:: *** Aggedor is now known as DrLizShaw # Ah yes, I hope I didn't keep you all waiting too long. # I'm sure you want to know exactly why you were invited today. # ::::Wants to ask Bamberra about Ancelyn but begins to think the right time may never come up:: #Harry:: Listens while he notices how young Sarah really does look.::: # Well, ::singles to two dour faced lab assistants across the room:: thanks to Dean Shaw's recent university experiments in temporal theory... # :::Thinks of Doris and tries NOT to think how young Liz looks:: # ::Blushes:: # ::preens like a peacock:: We have finally solved UNIT's most baffling problem. # :::has to stifle a laugh:: # ::the lab assistants in clockwork unison pull back the linen cover of two tall ornate columns:: # And you all have been requested to witness our first real test of a functioning localized transmat device. # I give you ::extends hands to columns in a flourish:: the T-Mat. #Harry> :::Nods, now he understands::: # ::the columns hum, glow and a swirling blue field of energy forms between them:: # :::Mutters:::: That isn't supposed to happen for centuries yet # We've had some brilliant minds working on the project for quite some time, Brigadier. #::To the Brigadier:: I though all the work on this was classified? # I've spent my whole life dreaming of this day. ::smiles like a fox at the UNIT regulars:: # :::nods to Shaw:: # It's beautiful, don't you think Dr. Sullivan, Ms. Smith? # :::::Whispers:::: And why haven't I heard of this cap before... I 'm not that out of the loop # The way the ionic fields fluctuate with the magnetic waves. #::Nods in agreement:: # It has a very calming effect, when you look at it. Much better for mass transport than flying the soon-to-be old fashioned way of traveling. # Now! :;claps hands together:: Who wants to be first to give it a test trip? # :::Faces colums but keeps his eyes moving around room instead of staring at it:: # Bamberra>Commander Sullivan looks ready. #::Stands back, Looking around at everyone:: # ::steps forward and places hand on Sullivan's shoulder as the man stares steadily into portal:: Dr. Sullivan would you care to go first? # Wait. ::Thinks for a moment:: What about the Experiments at Cambrige? The Students who died? What makes you think that it won't happen again? Here? # ::looks back at her:: It's very safe, Dean Shaw, I assure you. # We've accounted for the energy modulation your Professor Alexander experience. # But how can you be sure? # besides, the location of the relay is far closer than your Marsian test site. # ::looks back at Bamberra:: This isn't the first time human... er... UNIT personnel have traveled the T-Mat. # :::Turns head and looks at Bamberra: # It's very safe. Much safer than evening flying in your jumbojets. And a lot faster. -> [Dr10] PING -> [Emeritus] PING -> [DrLizShaw] PING -> [BrigAGLS] PING -> [jewel1234] PING -> [Dr10] PING >Harry> # :::::steps forward::: Very well #:::Aside to Sara:: You know, I'm beginning to wonder if the Doctor's assessment of Harry on Voga was correct after all # ::To Emeritus:: I hope you know what you're doing >Harry > # :::steps into the blue swirl and disappears, seconds later appears on TV screen::: #::Crosses arms over chest:: # Sarah>::shakes head, staring ahead into portal:: I'm sure we wouldn't be here if it wasn't safe, Brigadier. Think of what this will mean to society. ...> >Harry> # ::Waves::: Amazing. Sara? It's rather like those globe thingies on the Nerva and Earth # Sarah>::grins like a young woman again:: Just my luck I'll end up materializing upside down again. >Harry> # Yo should all try it wonderful, really *** Dr10 has quit IRC (Quit: Dr10) >Harry> # No problems this time, didn't even get a quesy stomach :smiles: # I trust you're finding our Sheffield relay station comfortable, Dr. Sullivan? >Harry> It's wonderful, Proffesor >Harry> # ::lifts cup ::And the tea is excellent # Ms. Smith, would you care to join him? Our associates have a full luncheon prepared for us all on the other end. >Harry> # Come on old girl, I'll pour you a cuppa # Sarah>::nods and says to tv screen:: Just don't nick the gold again before I get there, Harry. ::steps into the portal:: # ::energy swirls around her, disolving her into thin air:: # Benton>Well, I never did pass up free sandwiches. ::follows her into portal:: >Harry># ::::Smiles blankly::: # ::one by one all the other UNIT regulars disappear into the T-Mat leaving only two:: # ::To the Brig:: I still don't think this is such a good idea. # Dean Shaw? Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart? # :::::Slides closer to Dean Shaw::: Neither do I, how could a 21st century transmat be better than one from the 25th century? # That's what I was thinking. # :::Steps in front of Dean Shaw facing Lee, extends arm to gateway::: After you old man, I'm behind you all the way # ::steps over to them and smiles:: Your friends are waiting. Don't want the tea to get cold, do we? # Very well. ::twirls and steps up to portal:: # ::turns back to face his audience, giving a subtle eye to Bamberra:: # :::Looks at Dean Shaw around at the guards and Bamberra's hard face:: Well Liz? # Bigadier Bamberra, I trust you'll mind the store. #::Looks at the Brigadier and smiles:: # ::to Liz and Alistair:: It's quiet safe. ::begins to disappear into vortex, his voice fades off:: See. # ::: Gently takes Dean Shaw's hand:: Don't worry # ::Brigadier Bamberra stands expressionless at the lab doors, two armed soldiers behind her, all eyes watch the remaining UNIT visitors:: #Oh, I'm not worried. # :::::pats right hand coat pocket:::: We will be with a LOT of old friends ::winks: #::Smiles:: # :::Walks to gateway with Dean Shaw and they step thru together: # ::energy swirls about them, dissolving them atom by atom into the stream until nothing is left but the stonefaced UNIT soldiers:: <> <> *** DrLizShaw is now known as Aggedor Bravo! *** BrigAGLS is now known as Cody Bravissimmo! *** Emeritus is now known as JenKoko * Cody claps and whistles Excellent set up. I love your pocket pistol, COdy. Nice touch. Yaah! 8-) I only wish Tuna and Rob had lasted with us. "Never leave home without it" ;-) This is gonna be a cool story. yeah. Next time you guys appear though, be prepared to act different. What does this mean for the Time Trap? Heather, when can you come again? Good question. I dunno. It's up to my teachers whether they'll let me out We may do a different story. Or else do the story about what it's like on the other side. This story is gonna be about events on Earth. cool. Just dont want it to go the way of MA In relative two weeks time we'll have that UN Planning Meeting. No, TT will come back to play. Thanks for the Audios too Jen. Cool! You got them? When? I've made an entire Frank N Furter's place on OnChat, even added a TARDIS outside of house 8-D Today Cool. Way cool! Maybe that's what we'll do in TT. Have them all be transported to Frank N Furter's castle? So they have to perform a show to escape? Do a parody kind of thing? sounds like fun Shannon, how'd you like our show? Just go to the Brig's console room and Frank's is on the glass panel roundel then you can travel thru the hous lotsssss of rooms 8-D i enjoyed the event :) Cool, maybe next week you'd like to play. feel free to explore if yall like cool. Well, I better go. I owe my mom a talk. She had good news today. Her tumor markers went down. The chemo's working. k, good nite and God bless You all have a great night! Ciao! ok. night Jen. Thank again. :) greaat Session Close: Thu Feb 15 23:19:00 2001