Session Start: Thu Feb 27 19:22:19 2003 * Logging #whosim to 'dtssec.log' I've got bronchitis and conjuctivitess :-/ how are you guys doing? to AlxKeegan , You mean you sound like a TARDIS? Tired, Dr appoints 2 days in a row Buying dvds again :) Sorry to hear that David lol drax glad you all could make it tonight to David Did you get my Email REquest to play The Mandrake? Ermmm I wonder when the next Andromeda comes out .. I'm just checking it, it's fine with me, were you able to read up anything about the Mandrake? to AlxKeegan I have read his bio. Would have made it last week but combination of sickness and cold medicine knocked me out though I struggled mightily against it . cool cool duncan to David I understand tonight's game is a Doctor Who crossover with Buffy the Vampire Slayer. thanks for trying Rob it's a continuation of a crossover, yes indeed just forgive a 3rd rate Irish they first met a few years ago, during the third season of buffy to David Do you think The Doctor will have a croossover sims with Angel? Meow Moew you never know, if the right story came up I wouldn't be surprised BTW exactly when did they go on this trip, David? Buffyverse wise that is David You want to hear what I bought ? sure thing rob I am now proud owner of complete second season of Stargate SG 1 , The Tuxedo , eps 1-9 of Project arms , Spy Kids 2 , Wild Arms , and complete frst season of Highlander the TV series Also have season 1 of Andromeda up to 18th eps .. the Doctor, Andre and Irish landed in Sunnydale on halloween of season 3 to David, Don't woory I'm familliar with Buffy the Vampire Slayer. very good to David, IS everyone here yet? heather is sorry but she can't make it tonight, she can only get her AIM to run I think everyone is here now...Tuna doesn't often show up for the improvs....and he might be busy, I haven't heard Can she go thru the whosim site? she does say hi to everyone to David will we have enough people for the game tonight? we should be fine we've done it with three before:-) to David , Shall we have Role Call now? I'm asking her now..you bet! CASTING CALL, everyone? <=================Damon <------Xander and whomever else you need she's at her mum's right now, can't get onto the internet right now, she's working on it though, perhaps next week shazbot <<---Buffy but furrier and more cat like heather says you can IM her if you see her online CJDoc8 is her AIM name <============The Mandrake to David ,we were at the game, I believe? <=======smithers, and we'll split the others as needed which game? to David the game followig Role Call Tonight. oh right, yes, just let me roll the credits to David, But we haven"t even started playing tonight's episode yet. everyone ready? opening credits, not end credits, unlike last time:-) Yes! lol << yes >> <<>> <<>> <<>> # = Damon's TARDIS *** AlxKeegan is now known as DWDamon # ::::Damon watches as the time rotor continues its smooth up and down motion:: *** TheBrig is now known as NADWxander # I told you I dont want to talk about it anymore. ::Buffy crosses her arms across her chest :: I am not going to mudwrestle ever . # Smithers> We're almost there now. *** drax is now known as The_Mandrake # Hmmm, you seem as enthused as I would to be coming home. # Giles> Well, we will have our work cut out for us, but at least we'll be back at the peak of fitness. # Yeah, it's so hard to carry all those doughnuts # Home where all the creepy crawlies live wanting to annilate the Slayer which is me .. I dont miss saving the world and playing hero all the time .. # :::Anya gives Xander a poke in his ribs::: # > Anya> Don't pout... It makes your face all wrinkly # Smithers> Needless to say, you'll be welcome aboard the TARDIS, always. <> <> # Thanks Smithers. So...what's it like on Gallifrey? All tunics and flying cars? # :::Smithers gives Damon a look, rousing him from his pondering::: # Its not like I have anyone to do Smoochies with since Riley left . # Damon> ::looking up and smiling bittersweetly at them all::: # Damon> You'll always be welcome. In fact, when we take you back, we're going to give you a beacon, so you can get ahold of us if the need is great. # I would like to see if Mom is ok and how little sis is doing but aside from that and you my friends and my job as Slayer I would just stay in the Tardis and wander the Universe .. # Buff...it's not like you'd have a hard time finding someone a lot better # A Hitchhiker thumb? Coolness # Smithers>:::shaking a finger at Xander::: Don't you dare use it to ask for a delivery of pizza from Ciarlos. # >Anya> ::Crosses arms and a little too loudly says:: She better wait till we return to earth # Oh I'd never do that ::pause:::: Everyone knows Sirius has the best pizza ::grins:: # Xander You dont have a clue do you .. Either I try to have a normal relationship with a guy who cant possible understand the Mythic world I operate in or I become a Nun .. # Willow> Oh sure Xander, that's why you had 3 of them all by yourself. # I cant believe I just used the word Mythic in a sentence .. # ::Drops head::: well... # Tara> ::to willow:: And you, young lady, had two! # Guess I'm a bad influence Tara # Tara> ::grinning at the others:: She was belching for a week, even when... :::she stops talking and blushes:: # :::with a gentle thump, the TARDIS arrives on Gallifrey:: # ::to Damon: So why are we doing the stealthy into your planet ? # Damon> Two reasons in particular. # Damon> One, cause of the Doctor's warning about things being rotten in Denmark. # I hope that was the bad news # They probably need better refridgeration # Damon> Two, because I'm a renegade, and even though I'm officially pardoned now, I NEVER trust the establishment. # :::Smithers activates the holoscreen::: # Right on! Up against the wallls, moth... # >Willow::Shouting:: Xander! # ::outside can be seen a bleak, rocky desert, with an immense plateau rising up out of it::: # Damon> Gentle beings, I give you...the Citadel. # Whoa... This makes ol' SunnyD' look like fun city # Looks like a left over set from an old TV show even if I know its real .. ::Buffy says :: # > Anya> The Citadel? ::brightens::: That's a school for the rich isn't it? # Damon> We'll be sneaking in thru a back way...::turns to Smithers:: and no, not the same back way we used to rescue the Doctor, the last time we were here. <<>> # Damon> I'm only taking two with me. :::he points to Buffy and Willow:: # Hey # ::Buffy looks down at her black outfit:: Im dressed for the occasion at least . # I've been looking foward to origin planet # Damon> Buffy, for obvious reasons, and Willow, because you've become even MORE of a hacker than you were 6 months ago. # ::Buffy smiles slightly :: I could change into something with polkadots just to break with tradition :: <> # Damon> I know you all have been looking forward to visiting here. But if things are really bad, I need you all as backup to rescue us. # Damon> Xander, while we're gone, break out the weapons, the ones we used to rescue you on the Planet of the Lepus. # >anya> ::winces:: # Damon> Smithers, you and Giles monitor everything and be ready to hop over if necessary. # It's okay hun, that desert is definitely rabbit free # Damon> The TARDIS is shielded from all Gallifreyan sensors, so you'll be safe out here. # :::Willow grabs her new biocomputer and Buffy grabs her energy sword::: # >Anya> That does it, whenever humans guarentee safety, it's time to worry # Damon> All right, let's go. Keep the home fires burning. I want coconut cream pie when I get back. <> # >Anya > oh, I can bake # :::Damon, Buffy and Willow leave the TARDIS::: # ::Softly to Smithers::: Damon has how many regenerations left? # Lets go . ::Bufy clicks her sword on and off :: Gotta love those enegizer batteries . # >Anya > I heard that! # Smithers> Let's see...he was on his 3rd, or was it his 4th, when he ran afoul of that nasty timelord and his brutish robot... # Smithers> Then the Master stole a regeneration, to fuel his transformation so they could escape Gallifrey... # Smithers> Then he gave up two..I think it was two..to save Zoe... # ::Pats Smither's shoulder:: Ah.... I was kidding again # Smithers> And then there was his catastrophic regeneration where he turned into his present form after rescuing the Doctor. # > Anya > ::Turns and goes to kitchen in a huff:: And NOT very well # Smithers> Oh yes, I normally know when you're kidding, but I've been a bit preoccupied. @ = the Secret Lair of the Master @ :::about 30 minutes later, Damon, Buffy and Willow sneak into the one of the Master's many lairs hidden throughout the Citadel::: # No problem Smithers ::Softly:: as long as I can help out here where's it's safe # > Anya> :::From kitchen :: I herd that as well.... Hope you like the couch, mister @ ::Damon securely closes the portal behind them::: @ Damon> Willow, find me the control panel, would you? @ I need a secret Slayer lair .. I mean a trunk full of weapons is so outdated .. Batman has a cave , Superman his Fortress , and even that archery guy had an Arrowlair .. @ Damon> He does? I need to catch up on that title! # > Giles > That makes 6 to go... or 5... it depends... @ :::Willow shines the flashlight around, picking out a control console with a fancy bed next to it::: # > Giles> ::: Notices the others have gone about their appointed tasks:: Oh... ah :: Checks out the library:: @ Damon> Thanks. ::he walks over and begins pressing buttons, bringing the lair to life::: @ You would think with all your advanced knowldeg that you could do better than clunky panel buttons and levers @ Even that bed looks uncomfortable . *** Disconnected Session Close: Thu Feb 27 20:21:17 2003 Session Start: Thu Feb 27 20:21:41 2003 *** Now talking in #whosim *** Topic is 'NADW Sim' *** Set by JenKoko on Thu Jan 30 19:47:02 @ Why is there a bed in this lair anyway ? @ That is the link to the Matrix. $The Mandake :::Where is Damon? He is late! @ A highly illegal link...not that little things like laws ever gave the Master a moment's pause. <:-)> @ :::Damon begins to explain the controls to buffy and willow::: @ Buffy, I want you to stand ready in case anyone tries to break in. @ Willow, I need you to monitor these controls. @ Ok .. @ ::Pointing::: This readout is my physical vitals, and this one is my mentality monitor. @ If either one goes into the red, hit this button :::points again:: It will sever the connection to the Matrix. @ :::Damon climbs up onto the bed, lays down and places a sparkly headset on::: @ Willow, if you'll press that rainbow colored switch to your right, I'll be off. @ I don't know how long this will take. Thank you both. @ ::Damon closes his eyes::: @ So what are you going to do when you get back home Willow ? ::Buffy asks as she watches entranceway :: @ :::Willow presses the button, sending Damon into the Matrix::: $ :::Damon opens his eyes and finds himself in the Matrix::: Damon::Sees A Dark burgondy room with 2 chairs around a large table seated in one of them is a figure with a hood that Damon recignises as ;;The Mandrake! @ Damon> :::walks over and sits at the table:: @ Damon> So, why are you here, Mandrake? I recognize you, of course, how could I not? $Mandrake> I'm here to warn you what has become of Gallifrey!, but you wo't like it. <> $ Damon> Really? Go ahead, I'm all ears. # > Anya > ::Anya is wearing an apron with one strap hanging off her elbow. She and most of the kitchen have a generous coating of flour as she puffs a strand of hair out of her eyes and leans over a cook book and reads ::: Seperate two eggs::: Rolls eyes:: Stupid book... It doesn't say how far ::slumps:: $ The Mandrake> Well ,Thanks to that dolt Maxim Gallifrey is in turmoil. $ What has he done? <> $The Mandrake>Maxim has deposed the former president , expelled her to outer Gallifrey and has been trying to put Gallifey back to it"s dark days! *** IrishTCat has quit IRC (Exit: ) $ :::Damon feels a shiver run down his spine::: @ >Buffy > Checks Damon's pulse and quickly release his wrist:: Ewww...Even expecting it, two pulses are weird $ The Mandrake> Under Maxim"s instructionc the CIA has Cloned your Friends to spy on you,Damom. $ :::Damon watches intently as the Mandrake shows him images of Maxim's twisted genius at work::: $ WHAT??!! $ :::while the Mandrake explains, images appear::: $ :::images of a portal on Earth, disguised as a doorway into a theatre::: $ :::As each of the scoobies steps thru, they appear, frozen in a moment of time/space, in a CIA lab:::: $ :::With a flash of light, a duplicate of the scooby, complete to the microcellular level, memories and all, appears::: $ The Mandrake The CIA is using a Microcellular device to receive data from your cloned frins as well! Damon. Use a feedback loop to Subvert them and you'l have access ti the CIA'S Instructions. $ :::the duplicate is sent back to Earth, coming back thru the doorway a microsecond after the original left:::: $ What happened to the...:::swallowing::: originals? *** NADWxander has quit IRC (Read error to NADWxander: Connection reset by peer) $ The Mandrake> I fear Maxim has them hiddin on some remote planet. $ But...but... *** NADWxander has joined #whosim $The Mandrake > Here take the plans I have for you ,Damon use them to find your friends! Farewell!::::The Mandrake ushers Damon from $ @ :::Willow looks at the readouts, which plunge into the red::: @ :::before she can hit the switch, Damon wakes up, shuddering and sitting bolt upright on the bed:::: @ Damon> ::muttering:: Oh no..oh no.. @ ::::a red light begins flashing in the room::: @ >Buffy > ::slumps:: I hope we can go home after this one. I know we'll return right after we left as far as everyone there is concerned, but... Willow, I just can't relax knowing Glory is still around and I can't protect Dawn @ >B > Willow! What is it? @ Willow> ::turns to Damon::: What is it? @ ::Damon looks around, slightly out of focus, and spots the red light:: @ Damon> Detection...been detected... @ >Buffy > Time for questions later, let's get out of here before company arrives @ :::Willow helps Damon up off the table::: @ Damon> Yes...quickly... @ :::her arm round Damon, Willow steadies him as they follow buffy back out of the Citadel::: @ > Buffy > :::Puts Damon's arm over her shoulder:: Not without you Joh... Damon @ > Buffy > Sorry.. I was thinking about home @ Damon> ::smiles weakly at Buffy:: It's okay. @ > Buffy:: Quickly pulls Damon and Willow around a corner :: Guards @ :::the guards dash past them, not seeing them::: @ > Buffy > ::Answering their unasked question :: Spidey sense @ > Buffy > Spidey sense is working... okay it's safe now # ::Rushes into room draped in ammo and weapons::: Yikes! Alarms and sneaky are poor combinations # Smithers... ::Readies weapons :: It's clobberin' time # Giles> Indeed. # ::smithers and giles watch the viewscreen, waiting for the three to exit the Citadel::: # > Anya > :::Looks around the ceiling of the kitchen :: have I set off the fire alarm again? # Giles> On my signal, Xander,and not before. # ::Nods and positions himself in front of the TARDIS door:: @ ::::Buffy, Willow and Damon exit the Citadel, stumbling down the hillside:::: @ :::several guards exit behind them, opening fire but missing them::: # > Anya > :::Opens oven and pulls out a perfect apple pie ::: Perfect... I don't know why Xander worries about me cooking ::Walks out leaving the kitchen thoroughly trashed:; # :::Smithers and Giles see them leave the Citadel. Smithers executes a perfect micro-hop, and the TARDIS reappears a scant 50 yards away from the trio:: # Giles> ::opening the door:: Now!! # :::Runs out and spots guards behind Damon and company:: @ Willow> There's the TARDIS!! # :::Takes careful aim and drops one guard after another starting from the back of the pack:: # Hurry! @ ::Buffy, Willow and Damon make a mad, stumbling dash to the TARDIS::: # ::Grins and continues firing::: Thanks Sgt York # ::::Smithers focuses the screen on Damon:: # Giles> He doesn't look well at all. # :::Drops weeapon as last guard falls stunned and helps Buffy with Damon:: # Smithers> Indeed. # Smithers> ::to Tara:: Get the wheelchair out of the closet. # :::Tara races over to the closet and pulls out the hover-chair::: # :::the four pour into the TARDIS, with Giles shutting the door behind them:::: # :::Smithers activates the pre-planned emergency course:: # :::the TARDIS departs Gallifrey::: # ::::smithers scans Damon, frowning at the results::: # Smithers> Let's get him to the infirmary. # :::Damon shakes his head:: # Damon> Not there...the Zero Room. # Hey! # ::Damon smiles weakly as Anya enters, carrying the pie:: # > Anya> Not our room. geesh develop a little self respect all ready # Damon> :::to Xander::Bring the pie...and some cherry cokes. # > Anya> Maybe some pie will make him feel better # Now you're talkin' # ::::Smithers and the Scoobies push Damon down the long central corridor of the main level, to the room marked simpley "Zero"::: # ::Gets cherry cokes from fridge and cringes at the state of the kitchen :: Smithers please forgive us # ::::they enter a hushed room, large and somehow curvedly octagonal, with pleasant hues on the walls, changing every so often::: # :::Smithers closes the door behind them:::: # ::Damon sits up in the chair...a feeling of health washing over him::: #:::: Knocks on door:: Hey Cherry Coke here # Damon> That will do. It certainly will do. # :::He looks around, smiling softly at his friends, protectively circled round him::: # Damon> Sit down, my friends. I have something to tell you all. # ::Opens soda and hands it to Damon :: Come on... get some of that down # Damon> ::smiles gratefully:: Thanks. # :::Damon sips cherry coke, the color returning to his cheeks::: # > Anya > ::Lifts a slice of pie to a small saucer and hands it to Damon:: Try that ::Smiles:: # :::Damon smiles and takes a bite of pie:: # ::he sets the pie down, looks at his friends, and seizes the courage to tell them::: # > Anya > You don't like it? ::Looks hurt:: # Damon> My friends...do any of you know about Gallifrey's version of the CIA? # Damon> It's wonderful, Anya. The best. # > Anya >> ::Smiles:: # ::as one, the other scoobies turn and look at Xander:::: # It's like ours... only more sucessful ::frowns:: # :::Damon looks at Smithers, who shrugs::: # Damon> Well then. The CIA has done something even more heinous than wanting me to let my future wife die...and kidnapping her to steal the secrets of her method of time travel.... # :::Damon looks at each of them in turn, as he continues:::: # Let me guess... In the interest of planet security, right? # Damon> That New Year's Eve, when we went to denver, to watch the millenial showing of the Scarlet Pimpernel musical? # ::the group nods, remembering how it started their adventures together:::: # Damon> Well...the CIA used that moment to replace you all with duplicates, complete in every detail. # ::Pales :: Deja voodoo, I'm a twin again # > Anya > ::In taht tone of hers when she knows something:: This sort of happened to Xander before ::Thinks about 2 Xanders and smiles::: # Damon> You, my friends, are those duplicates. #> Buffy > Wh...what # Giles> Bloody hell. # > Buffy > ::Hopelessly :: I..I.. I'll never see Mom or Dawn again?..Ever? ::Eyes start to burn :: Those guys will pay for that! # ::Turns to Anya and plls her close:: # Damon> They implanted tiny devices in you all, that record everything you experience, and periodially report that information back to the CIA. # Damon> For now, only in the Zero Room can we keep this from happening. # > Buffy > Can you control the TARDIS from here? # :::Damon slumps down a little bit in his chair::: # Damon> We'll just pretend that everything is fine...while Smithers manufactures devices, with which we can selectively make the monitors record what WE want. # Damon> If you're willing...when the time is right..we'll do our part to defeat the CIA and the corrupt regime on Gallifrey that they work for. # ::::tears begin to roll down Damon's face as he looks at each of his friends from Earth:::: # > Buffy > They're going to learn that payback's a buffy # :::he seems to almost regress to his psuedo-Jonathan persona:::: # Damon> I'm so sorry....that they did this to you all.