Session Start: Wed Jul 19 22:05:58 2000 [22:05] * Logging #whosim to 'shadows1_20000719.txt' [22:06] Hi Hen! [22:06] HenJen [22:06] Yes, she is. Floretta is eldest of the roaming STiGs [22:06] Okay, thanks [22:06] Which one was Twist of Fate, Jen? am drawing a bit of a mental blank [22:07] Merripen and Besh were in Twist. [22:07] Floretta was in Crystals of Menfret [22:07] Merripen is younger, child-bearing age, and married to Besh. [22:07] :::gives Jen a 5th Doc look:: Yes... but which story was Twist of Fate? [22:07] I sliced open my palm on some nails, scratched my shoulder on a staple, got one toe almost squashed by a pallet of door, got the other shoe squished by another pallet of doors [22:08] ARGGH [22:08] I'd better be Floretta. I won't be here next week, so I need a smaller role. [22:08] Doctor & Flavia go to Chronotis seeking the stone of destiny from the robotic time cops. [22:08] doesn't sound like your day to me, Rob [22:08] Where you off to next week Mary? [22:08] Got grease,dirt,sawdust,and mud on my just washed clothes.. [22:08] I thought my day was bad yesterday, but it pales in comparison. [22:08] ah, okey dokey, was thinking maybe that was it but wasn't sure [22:09] I'm off to Texas to visit the inlaws and outlaws. [22:09] I know. I confuse it with Tempus Fugitive alot. [22:09] Cool! How long? [22:09] Just a week, I will be back for week after next. [22:09] Plus the muscles cramps kept me up most of the night .. [22:10] Poor Kitty :( [22:10] Poor Rob. What did you do? Fall in a ditch? [22:10] you be careful down there, Mary [22:10] Cool, Mary. I'll see what's on tap for then. [22:10] No ,Moving pallets of doors inside a tractor trailer to the front to be unloaded is how I got so dirty [22:10] HHMM, [22:10] Oh, and don't forget your sunscreen and water. It's hot down there. [22:10] I will try to avoid the heat, that's for sure! [22:11] Ooh, Rob. Dirty job but someone's gotta do it. [22:11] I got upset for dropping a dozen eggs, and I thought I was having a bad day. [22:11] Ok, anyone got any clues where our esteemed Doctor is? [22:11] nope nope [22:12] Jen, my addy for Rob must be wrong as aim says he isn't online, could you forward him the Flash Gordon pic (providing you got it of course) :) [22:12] My poor brothers online girlfriend is coming to town tomorrow and they are going off to the mountains [22:12] I don't have him either. [22:12] I've listened to the audio cds for Genocide Machine, Red Dawn and Winter of the Adept, they are all good:-) [22:12] I have more than one account and am on Mindspring/Earthlink [22:13] I have a house full of college kids sitting around watching videos and eating me out of house and home, yipee. [22:13] Flash Gordon? I'm not sure I've got that. Did you e-mail it today? [22:13] :( My brothers credit card is no more so my subsrciption to those is gone .. [22:13] now that sounds like fun! ::just kidding:: [22:13] I found a Flash pic on nailsnews, it's now the latest of my constantly changing wallpapers :) [22:13] yesterday [22:14] Oh Cody all the pics you've been sending are fabulous! [22:14] I take it you are Flash Gordon fans??? [22:14] I'm having fun pulling that haunted sim together. [22:14] sent some rooms too, never could find a lab or space ship controls though [22:14] ::blush:: [22:14] BTW Mary, I noticed you unsuscribed from Time Trap? [22:14] Yeah, I can't make that one. [22:14] Bummer. [22:14] I want to do a story arc on Mongo Mary [22:14] It was too painful to read about it. [22:15] Keep looking. Worse comes to worse I'll try capturing something. [22:15] always dug the idea of mixing swords and ray guns :) [22:15] Oh, I'm sorry. [22:15] not me, really, am just along for the ride [22:15] That would be fun, Rob :) [22:16] if you like mixing swords and ray guns, then go with John Carter of Mars:-) [22:16] I wish it was at a better time for you. [22:16] *** Dr10 has joined #whosim [22:16] I'd run more in that room but it just takes too long to get the rooms ready. [22:16] *** IrishTCat sets mode: +o Dr10 [22:16] *poof* [22:16] Hi Tuna! [22:16] Aha! The Doctor's in the building! [22:16] My faculty meeying went a bit late but I rushed back to my office. Howdy all. [22:16] CASTING CALL everyone? [22:16] read them as a kid [22:17] <===================bESH [22:17] meeying=meeting [22:17] Saw the room the time TimeLady sent still shots, and it looks really cool, Jen. [22:17] Hi Tuna, I liked your log! [22:17] Good to see you made it. Hope you didn't break any speed limits. :) [22:17] glad you could make it Tuna [22:17] <==== Jacie Hunter [22:17] <<< The Doctor, closing in on the truth.... [22:17] Always thought since all this CGI stuff someone should do John Carter as a movie series [22:17] <=======Floretta [22:17] TUna [22:17] <<~~~~Irish T(I am the King of Fishcatching/eating) Cat [22:17] same here, I would cast Famke Jansen as Dejah Thoris [22:18] *** Tegan is now known as Floretta [22:18] *** AlxKeegan is now known as Besh [22:18] Ok we need Nico & Merripen. I can improv one if someone can take them in the intro. [22:19] I'll try one [22:19] <<<::taps Cody on shoulder with paw::>> [22:19] Hmm? [22:19] Oh that's right Cody. [22:19] * IrishTCat slaps Cody around a bit with a large trout [22:20] Why don't you take Nico? [22:20] It's a bigger role, since you have none. [22:20] [22:20] I can try to do Merripen and Jacie in the beginning. [22:20] *** Cody is now known as Nico [22:20] and Merripen is smaller so Jen won't have to spend as much time playing two [22:20] Cody, think Glitz. [22:21] but as a Gypsy [22:21] <> [22:21] [22:21] Just a Glitzy Gypsy [22:21] [22:22] [22:22] [22:22] <> [22:22] <> [22:22] <> [22:23] @ = TARDIS lab [22:23] #=Holoroom [22:23] # = Tardis Holoroom [22:23] @ ::sitting at a workbench which is covered in electronic equipment and bric a brac:: [22:24] $ = the Isle of Extensia [22:24] # ::Irish looks at the milkcolored water with a keen but hidden hunting interest:: [22:24] @ ::punches in a few keycodes into her laptop, lead wires humming and lighting up in their connection to her disused time bracelet:: [22:24] [22:24] # :: The Doctor leans back with his fishing pole in his lap, as they move troll through tropical waters depicted in the holoroom::: [22:24] @ ::sighs:: Well, zeta waves don't do it. [22:25] @ ::puts the time bracelet down and just stares at the laptop screen several long moments:: [22:25] # ::Irish rubs his whiskers against Maker's leg:: What is this place ? Maker .. [22:25] $ For a mere token, say that bauble, I could tell your fortune beautiful lady [22:25] # And these are the most marvelous fish, Irish, found only in two locations on Earth -- Baja California and the Yangsee delta. [22:25] ~~ = Mysterious Planet, far far away [22:26] # This being the Gulf of California, northern Mexico. [22:26] @ This is impossible. I don't know why I still bother. [22:26] ~~ :: Sets upon cushion and prepares herself mentally for the huge job in front of her:: [22:26] # They are called "toatoava," and they are ocean fish who always spawn up a river, but are more like sea bass than salmon. [22:26] # Kalifronia ? Is that where they worship stars ? [22:26] ~~ ::Closes eyes, and begins to slip into a trance:: [22:27] $ Even inexpensive crystals can absorb much personal energy if worn long enough [22:27] @ :;rakes fingers through her red hair in frustration:: Sometimes I wonder why I'm even here. [22:27] # These particulat fish spawn in the mouth of the Colorado River. They are huge, meaty fish, often weighing hundreds of pounds. [22:27] # Toatoava .. Sounds delicious .. [22:27] ~~ ::If you could see beneath her eyelids, you'd see her eyes roll back into her head:: [22:27] @ ::wipes face in her hands and accidentally bumps some keys with her elbow:: [22:27] ~~ ::Hums, and rocks back and forth:: [22:27] #::Irish licks his whiskers with his pink cat tongue as he looks at the water:: [22:27] @ ::time bracelet emits a high pitched whine:: [22:28] *** Nico has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving) [22:28] @ ::jumps back, watching the time bracelet glow:: [22:28] [22:28] # :: The Doctor pulls on his pole, which trails out behind the boat they are trolling in::: They actually have these little stones which roll around in their heads, and orients them to up and down. They dive very deep, and often stay in darkness deep in the ocean. [22:28] ~~ Begins to form a mental picture of Jacie Hunter in her mind....a slight smile upon her lips as happy memories spring unbidden to mind:: [22:29] ~~ ::Forces self to concentrate, clutches crystals on necklace tightly:: [22:29] # Is that like how I can sense when I am falling upside down to turn the right way up ? [22:29] @ ::the time bracelet light shines bright into the distance:: [22:29] # They were once threatened with extinction by too much irrigion water being taken out of the Colorado iver, but they rebounded well after a brief period of protection. [22:29] ~~ ::Seeks Jacie across the void of time and space:: [22:30] @ ::shadows and light reform in midair showing a holographic figure appear:: [22:30] # :: The Doctor smiles at Irish:: Well, yes, but do you have stones that roll around in your head? [22:30] ~~::Whispers:: Jacie, Jacie [22:30] @ ::the laboratory lights dim as the holovision brightens and clarifies:: [22:30] # That is what they have. Beautiful white stones, smooth and even colored. [22:30] # No, I was just trying to be kind to the lesser creatures .. [22:30] @ ::recongizes the old wizened figure:: Floretta? [22:31] $ :::Nico begins his wheedling, flattering spiel on an older-yet-still-spry native lady:: [22:31] @ ::Feels a thin connection with Jacie, tries to concentrate to strengthen the connection:: [22:31] # :: The Doctor's reel lets out a whine as he has obviously had a strike::: Whoa there Irish, that feels like a big one! As Jamie used to say, "Look at the size of that thing, Doctor." [22:31] [22:31] @ ::the laboratory lights flicker and dim darker, drawing more power and clarity into the holovision:: [22:31] @ ::Opens eyes and stares directly into Jacies:: Yes, it is I child [22:32] @ I must have activated the communication circuit. :;excited:: [22:32] *** SpaceProg has joined #whosim [22:32] @ I knew I could get it working. ::looks back to laptop:: What did I do? [22:32] # This being modest act is such a strange human idea .. It seems more like lying to me .. ::Irish jumps up to see the fish:: [22:32] [22:32] @ ::Bright eyes belie the fragile appearance of the ancient seer:: Respond to me child. [22:32] #:::Suddenly the holoprojection blurs a bit, dims, and then comes back into focus.::: [22:32] *** Besh sets mode: +o SpaceProg [22:33] ((Hi.. Besh.. lol)) [22:33] @ ::turns back at Seer's command:: What is it? [22:33] @ ::brows narrow:: Is something wrong? [22:33] # Maker! Something is disturbing the VOice .. A Poweer dain .. [22:33] [22:33] # :: The Doctor's brow furrows at the blur and dim, but he keeps trying to reel in the fish.::: Now that shouldn't be happening. [22:33] [22:33] ((Hi! :::waves at everyone:::)) [22:33] [22:34] ((Ahh)) [22:34] [22:34] ((Merripen.. hangon let me get the script...)) [22:34] [22:34] $ :::Nico is attempting to persuade the island lady to trade her crystal heirloom for having her fortune told:::: [22:34] @:: Eyes pore into Jacie's:: Of course there is, why else would I resort to this mental hologram child? [22:34] # The Voice is hsouting in my head .. I have told her not to do that .. [22:34] [22:35] # :: The Doctor puts his fishing pole in a trolling rack at the rear of the boat:: Well, we had better investigate. [22:35] @ ::Connection flickers and image fades a bit:: [22:35] # :: The Doctor snaps his fingers to end the program and nothing happens:: Not good. [22:35] @ ::grins remembering Floretta's unique moxy:: [22:35] @ ::startles:: Floretta! [22:35] @ Floretta, don't go! What's wrong? [22:35] # ::Irish notices a hole in the boat begin to form :: [22:36] # :: The Doctor tries to go through the cabin door (which should be the exit) but finds it blocked.::: Now this is very disconcerting. I don't mind being in Baja California, but being trapped in a Baja holo is not my idea of a vacation. [22:36] @:: Floretta's mouth moves but all Jacie hears is static:: [22:36] @ ::tightens connections to time bracelet to boost the power:: [22:36] <:::looks at the script::: Where are we? I'm only able to stay until 11:00 this time.)) [22:36] # ::Water begins to splash into the boat:: [22:36] # :: The Doctor looks around, obviousl worried:: Yes, something is very wrong... [22:36] [22:36] @::static:: ......not ...much time..... ::Static:: [22:37] @ Say that again? Wait, the contacts must be damaged. [22:37] [22:37] @ ::tries to get the time bracelet working better but it makes no difference:: [22:37] [22:37] @ Time for what? [22:37] @ What's going on, Floretta? Is it about Nico? [22:37] # :: The holo begins to go haywire, snowy peaks appear on the horizon, obviously not Baja.::: [22:38] @ Where is he? [22:38] @ ::Sees Jacie twiddling her bracelet, clutches necklace and strengthens connection with great effort:: [22:38] [22:38] @ ::strong voice:: Jacie, listen to me. [22:38] $ ::the native lady seems to be giving ground to Nico's persuasion::: [22:38] @ ::stills herself:: I'm listening. [22:38] @ Be still and focus, child. There is not much time. [22:38] [22:39] @ Nico has spent too long looking for you, far too long. [22:39] #::Irish jumps away:: I would say so Maker.. I am about to get wet .. [22:39] [22:39] # :: The Doctor suddenly finds himself standing on a natural teppe landscape as the snowy peaks come closer. The boat is gone.::: [22:39] <> [22:39] *** SpaceProg is now known as Merripen [22:39] # ::Irish eyes the water with great distaste:: Think of something Maker .. You are the one who is good at improvising .. [22:39] @ Looking for me? He left me. [22:39] @ with the Doctor. [22:39] <$ is the sign for Extensia> [22:40] # :: The Doctor mumbles::: If the mountain won't come to Mohammed... [22:40] @ I have a mission for you. This is very important. I feel you are old enough for this task, you are listening aren't you? [22:40] @ You must bring the Doctor ::Static:: [22:40] <> [22:40] # :: The Doctor looks down at Irish::: The TARDIS is in danger, but we cannot help locked in here. We have to find a way out! [22:40] $ :::A sparkling cloud appears behind the native lady::: [22:40] @::Image flickers, and Floretta sways with effort:: [22:40] # ::Irish blinks:: Now its frozen wet stuff which is cold to the paws and melts to become wet stuff .. [22:40] [22:41] [22:41] @ ::urges to return to time bracelet but pauses:: [22:41] [22:41] @ Bring the Doctor where, Floretta? [22:41] [22:41] @ What's wrong? [22:41] @ ...Bring .....to ...Steppes..... dragon..... [22:42] # :: The Doctor hears a roar and sees something on the horizon, a huge wall of water, a mighty tsunami::: [22:42] # ::Irish shakes his head:: I cant travel in Home .. Only on the outside .. [22:42] @ ::eyes narrow with memory:: Dragon? [22:42] $ (to the Woman) Away with you now.. We've something to discuss with Nico.. [22:42] $ :::The cloud condenses into two of Nico's fellow gypsies, a couple in robes::: [22:42] @ ::Faint whisper:: Bring the Doctor to the Steppes before the dragon returns.. [22:42] # ::Irish climbs up the doctors pant leg in fright to reach his shoulder:: [22:42] [22:42] [22:42] [22:42] *** Nico has joined #whosim [22:42] @ ::Eyes blaze:: You must not fail in this child! Everything depends on you! [22:42] [22:43] #MAKER!!! [22:43] @ The dragon's returned? ::shouts after Floretta's fading image:: To the caravan? [22:43] @ ::Connection is abruptly broken:: [22:43] # :: The Doctor points at the wall of water::: That is not good, and very hard to run from... [22:43] $ :::the native lady is startled and runs away::: [22:43] [22:43] [22:43] # ::Irishs eyes widen in fear:: My fur is going to get soaked ! [22:43] @ ::TARDIS lights flicker out, then surge bright with power:: [22:43] #::Suddenly a flash of fire rips above thgeir heads, crackling in the sky and sounding a mighty thunder clap.::: [22:43] *** Merripen sets mode: +o Nico [22:44] @ ::cloister bell rings impending doom:: [22:44] ~~ ::Floretta falls, sweat pouring off her brow:: I'm geting too old for this nonsense! [22:44] $ :::Besh, leader of the White Phoenix faction of the STigs, glowers just a bit at his brother Nico::: [22:44] *** Nico has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving) [22:44] # ::Irish blinks again:: I am saved ! [22:44] # ::Suddenly Irish and the Doctor find themselves in the off-position holoroom, with wall roundels and the soft humming of the TARDIS::: [22:44] @ ::mind races with old legends, heart pounds:: The Doctor has to help them. [22:44] ~~ I hope the child got enough of that to complete her task, if not we are all doomed. [22:44] @ Nico why didn't you let me help you? [22:45] # :::Then, the cloister bell rings::: [22:45] $ :::He stands there, clad in desert boots, survival jumpsuit, robe and headband:::: [22:45] [22:45] # ::Irish decides to get while the getting is good :: [22:45] @ ::reaches for the time bracelet, sticks it in her pocket:: [22:45] # Come on Maker .. No time to dawdle. ::As Irish races out the door:: [22:45] # :: The Doctor's backl straightens at the cloister bell clang, and he turns to hurry to the console room::: [22:46] $ Nico> :::glowers back at his brother:::: [22:46] ~~ = Moujik Steepes [22:46] <> [22:46] @ ::runs out of lab, in her pocket the bracelet control blinks amber:: [22:46] [22:46] $ Nico> Now look what you've done. You scared her away, I almost had that crystal! [22:46] # = TARDIS COnsole Room [22:46] # = console room [22:46] [22:46] $ Besh> There are much more important things to be doing than chasing down crystals, brother. [22:46] [22:47] $ Nico> Is that so? I suppose the White Phoenix told you that, too! [22:47] # :: The Doctor races into the console room and almost runs right into Jacie::: [22:47] # ::Irish runs right in Jacies legs as he races pellmell through the corridors:: [22:47] # ::stumbles back a step:: Doctor! [22:47] $You are waisting your time, dawdling like this, Nico! [22:48] # :: The Doctor rushes to the console and starts checking systems::: [22:48] $ Besh> I don't need the Lady to tell me not to waste my time on foolishness. [22:48] # Doctor, got the bracelet to work, partly. [22:48] # Any idea what happened? These instruments seem confused at best. [22:48] # No time to chat .. ::Irish jumps onto the console:: [22:48] # ::hounds him around the console:: I saw Floretta. [22:48] # She just appeared to me in the lab. [22:49] # ::Irish communes silently with The Voice of Home:: [22:49] # I must have trickered the communications link. [22:49] # :: The Doctor turns to Jacie:: You did what? That might explain all of this. We could have been drowned in our own police box! [22:49] $ Nico> :::to Merripen::: Dawdling am I? The Lost Star is one part of our gypsy heritage I intend to keep! [22:49] # I didn't mean any harm! [22:49] ~~ Gypsylass> ::Enters tent, finds Floretta collapsed, and offers her a restorative drink:: You're shouldn't be pulling these stunts you know [22:49] # Besides, she was trying to contact me. [22:49] # ::Irish's green ears twitch as he lsitens to what the others cant hear :: [22:49] $ :::rolls her eyes at Nico's obstinance::: [22:49] $ Besh> All the gypsies are in peril, brother. [22:50] # :: The Doctor loolks worried::: Who appeared to you. Do you know how difficult it is to beam a signal INSIDE of a TARDIS while it is in the time vortex? Only the Keeper of trakken and others of his ilk can do that. [22:50] ~~ Gypsylass> ::Takes Floretta gently by the elbow and helps her to rise and exit the tent. [22:50] # Floretta is the ledest and wisest Seers of the gypsies. [22:50] [22:50] # ::Irish in an indignant voice:: Someone or thing has inserted a set of coordinates into Home .. [22:50] # She knows more than anyone how to make a temporal mental link. [22:50] <> [22:51] # Voice is feeling quite peevish about the whole thing .. [22:51] # Besides, she had an important message for me, for you. [22:51] ~~ Gypsylass> ::Leads Floretta to a campfire surrounded by a family of gypsies eating dinner:: Here she is, been blacking out again, looks like. [22:51] $ Besh> :::in a voice laden with worry::: The Dragon's Fire breathes again. [22:51] # I have to bring you to the gypsies. [22:51] [22:51] #Well, it isn't a parlor trick, I can assure you of that. [22:51] # I wonder where she learned all of those interesting curses though .. [22:51] ~~ Gypsylass> ::Gently helps Floretta to her place of honor by the fire:: [22:52] # Echo, perhaps, but Floretta? Hard to believe, unless she used your time bracelet... [22:52] # ::Irish rolls over onto his back and closes his eyes:: [22:52] # ::jumps to navigation controls intending to reset them, but no buttons work:: [22:52] ~~ My stones, girl, give me my stones!:: [22:52] <> [22:52] [22:52] [22:52] # Doctor, you're missing the point. The caravan is in jeopardy. [22:52] # What's wrong with these controls? [22:52] ~~ Gypsylass> ::shakes head, walks to tent and retrieves stones:: Here they are grandmother. [22:53] # ::punches in button but the console just beeps at her:: [22:53] # They are locked .. [22:53] # :::Suddenly the column rises and falls, that old traditional sound sequence begins, and the TARDIS begins to dematerialize.::: [22:53] ~~ The family continues eating dinner, used to Floretta's strange ways, giving her respect and space to think her own thoughts. [22:53] $ :::Nico's irritation goes away and his face takes on a more serious mien::: [22:53] # :::The TARDIS has dematerialized.::: [22:54] # ::watches the column stop with shared surprise:: [22:54] # ::Irish opens one eye to glare a bit at Roaming Girl:: I almost got my fur wet in a huge wall of wet stuff because of you.. [22:54] ~~ GypsyMan> ::Whips out a fiddle and begins a snappy tune:: [22:54] # We've landed? [22:54] $ Besh> The Doctor must be found, his help will be required... [22:54] # :: The Doctor stabs the viewscreen button and a huge screen appears on the wall of the console room/library/living room.::: [22:54] ~~ Gypsies> ::Dance around Floretta and the fire, wild and happy and free. [22:55] $ Nico> :::interrupts::: I can't do that. You'll have to. [22:55] # But we have to go to the-- [22:55] # ::abruptly pauses when she turns to the viewscreen:: [22:55] [22:55] ~~ ::Throws stones to the ground. The dancing stops, everyone returns to their seats:: [22:55] # ::sighs:: The steppes. [22:55] Why not, Nico? It's as much your interest as it is ours. [22:56] ~~ So begins the story of the great gypsy past ::Drones on:: [22:56] # ::adds a gasp when she sees the tattered carts outside:: The caravan! [22:56] $ Nico>:::looks away and mumbles::: Personal reasons. [22:56] # ::without thinking, flicks open doors and races outside:: [22:56] ~~ We were a wandering people, ever restless, yet always at home wherever we went. [22:57] $ Personal reasons? What...? [22:57] $ Nico> I'll look you up later on. I'm off to the caravan. :::twists his time bracelet and disappears::: [22:57] [22:57] ~~ We traveled through time and built bridges betweeen man and God, between this life and the next... [22:57] [22:57] [22:57] # :: The Doctor holds up his hands in a cautionary gesture.::: Now, let's figure out what happened before we rush into anything... [22:57] # Come back Roaming Girl ! I am not finished complaining about you .. [22:57] $ Besh> Personal reasons? Is that all he has to say? [22:57] [22:58] $ :::grumbles to himself:::: [22:58] [22:58] [22:58] @::Voicew strengthens:: But then we became family cast to the winds, disbanded, caught on the bridge between life and death [22:58] $ :::takes her husband's arm gently::: Besh.. He has chosen his own path... let us find the Doctor ourselves. All is as the White Phoenix wills it to be. [22:59] ...Never able to indulge too deeply in either... [22:59] $ :::Besh sighs and calms himself down::: [22:59] <> [22:59] ::Cast stones for the third time, a hush settles on the family around the fire:: [22:59] $ You are right...as you often are :::smiles wistfully at his wife::: [22:59] [22:59] $ LEt us depart. :::smiles:::. :::twists Time ring::: [22:59] $ Yes, let us go find the Doctor [23:00] ~~ I see the gypsies of the future.... and it is not a good thing ::Expression darkens:: [23:00] <> [23:00] [23:00] $::::twists his Time ring also and the two depart the Isle of Extensia in a sparkling cloud::: [23:00] <<# ::Irish in an indignant voice:: Someone or thing has inserted a set of coordinates into Home .. >> [23:00] ~~ We will be a people who defy God ::Crowd gasps and whispers "no"... [23:00] [23:00] *** Merripen is now known as SpaceProg [23:00] [23:01] <<# Voice is feeling quite peevish about the whole thing .. >> [23:01] [23:01] <<# I wonder where she learned all of those interesting curses though .. >> [23:01] [23:01] <> [23:01] ~~ We will be a people stealing across the bridge like theives, indulging in one side or the other [23:01] [23:01] [23:01] [23:02] [23:02] ~~ We will enrage an ancient enemy, and it will be our doom [23:02] <> [23:02] [23:02] # :: The Doctor dashes out of the door but Jacie is well ahead of him... [23:02] <> [23:02] <> [23:02] *** SpaceProg has quit IRC (Quit: Enters the TARDIS. :::Dematerializes:::) [23:02] ~~ We will seal our doom, I see it clearly [23:03] *** Floretta has quit IRC (Quit: Floretta) [23:03] # ::Irish follows more sedately using all of his keen senses :: [23:03] [23:03] [23:03] [23:03] *** Floretta has joined #whosim [23:03] [23:03] [23:03] *** Besh sets mode: +o Floretta [23:04] * Jacie slaps Jacie around a bit with a large trout [23:04] [23:04] * IrishTCat complains about Raoming Girl playing with his dinner [23:05] [23:05] [23:06] ~~Gypsies> Begin to argue and challenge the vision [23:06] ~~ ::a rush of wind whiles over the steppes and puts out the campfire:: [23:07] ~~ ::And then the sky darkens and new fire rains down upon them all:: [23:07] ~~ Gypsies> Scream and scatter in all directions as the caravan is destroyed:: [23:07] @ = destroyed Steppes [23:07] @::The dragon has come to the Steppes:: [23:08] @ ::running steps halt as the remains of a gyspy cart crinkle beneath her feet:: [23:08] @ ::as far as she can see, smoke, ash and smoldering fires dot the caravan landscape:: [23:09] [23:09] @ ::Irish examines the destruction with a callus eye as he sniffs the air :: [23:09] @ ::the air stinks of death, worse than Adam Smith because she recognizes the scenery as home:: [23:09] [23:09] @ :: The Doctor finds himself in a ruined landscape, instantly recognizes it as a destroyed STiG encampment and slows down, not wanting to crowd Jacie at this sad moment.::: [23:10] @ ::sees a figure moving slightly by the remnants of a campfire:: [23:10] @ ::Burning flesh, but mind still aware, whispers to self as she stumbles in the destruction:: The dragon, as I foretold [23:11] @ :: The Doctor follows Jacie::: [23:11] @ ::carefully steps over the dead and approaches the figure who's woolen cloak smokes:: [23:11] @ ::reaches out to touch the figure's shoulder:: [23:12] @ :: The Doctor hurries when he sees Floretta's condition::: [23:12] @:: Winces with pain, and turns ash covered gaze upon Jacie:: Ah child, you did listen. [23:12] @ ::drops her hand:: Floretta!? [23:12] @ ::Irish nose twitches as he senses something else in the air:: [23:12] *** Besh is now known as Nico2 [23:12] @Careful, Jacie, she must be in incredible pain. [23:13] @ ::Falters, and lowers self to ground:: Yes, child, it is I. ::soft whisper:: [23:13] @ ::eyes widen as she takes in the black-ash covered face gazing at her with the brilliant eyes of the Seer:: [23:13] @Have you brought him, child? [23:13] @ :: The Doctor knows there is nothing he can do, the woman's spirit nhas already kept her alive when most bodies would have perished.::: [23:13] @ ::tries to help the old woman sit, seeing under the cloak even her clothes are burned to near cinders:: [23:14] @ Him? Yes, yes.... Doctor! [23:14] @ We have to get her some help, Doctor? [23:14] @ ::Winces as she nods to self:: Good girl, I knew you would complete the task [23:14] @ Theres another scent in the air .. Something living but its mixed with the smell of flames and scrorched flesh .. [23:14] @ :: The Doctor leans over the old woman::: There, there, save your strength. [23:15] @ ::sees the hesitation in his eyes:: Please! [23:15] @ Just hold on Floretta, the Doctor will help you. [23:16] @ ::Gasps and tries to speak:: Doctor, it is up toyou, old friend, the dragon has arrived at the Steppes:: Falls to side and the light fades from her eyes:: [23:16] @ :: The Doctor touches Jacie's shoulder and nods his head "no":: [23:16] @ ::expression riots at Doctor:: But... ::sees Floretta slump:: [23:16] @ :: The Doctor replies:: What of the dragon? Tell us. [23:17] @ No, you can't. Floretta, stay with us. [23:17] @ The other scent is getting closer .. ::Irish assumes his deadly attack cat position:: [23:17] @ ::gently lifts the cloak hood off woman's face and finds even her hair is burned off:: [23:18] @ :: Slowlly slips away, unable to answer:: [23:18] @ :::Nico comes into view thru the smoke, his eyes wandering, face devoid of all emotion::: [23:18] @ ::it is as if he can't take everything in at once::: [23:18] [23:18] @ Danger! Danger! Maker of Noises .. [23:18] [23:18] [23:18] [23:19] [23:19] [23:19] @ ::Shudders and Turns eyes to Jacie, whispers:: Beware the dragon. He lies:: [23:19] @ ::leans closer, when Floretta moves, willing her to open her eyes once more:: [23:20] [23:20] <> [23:20] <"there is..another..."> [23:20] @ ::sees the light in Floretta's eyes burn bright into her mind, then fade out, leaving lifeless staring eyes:: [23:21] @:: To the Doctor:: He lies.....::With a final shudder Floretta's eyes dim, and then she disappears with a glimmer of light. [23:21] @ ::Jacie is left holding an empty burned cloak:: [23:21] @ :: The Doctor stands::: Who is coming, Irish? Do you sense friend or foe? [23:22] @ ::sits back on her heels, stunned and silent, holding the singed cloak as her only proof of her once advisor:: [23:22] [23:22] < LOL> [23:22] @ Its a human .. Thats all I know .. [23:22] <> [23:23] $:::Nico stumbles closer thru the smoke, he notes the presence of the Doctor::: [23:23] @ ::sits back on her heels, stunned and silent, holding the singed cloak as her only proof of her once advisor:: [23:23] >Paused and finally totally really dead, thank all the powers that be after that performance!> [23:23] <> [23:24] @ :: The Doctor turns at the sound of a stumble in the smoke and sees Nico.::: [23:24] @ Dragon lies? I don't understand. [23:24] @ :: The Doctor turns to Nico::: Nico, what happened here, are you all right? [23:24] [23:24] # ::::Nico looks at the Doctor, tired beyond words:: [23:25] # Go away, Doctor...just go away. [23:25] @ ::looks up and sees her gypsy uncle appear out of the smoke:: [23:25] <> [23:25] [23:25] [23:25] [23:25] [23:25] <> [23:25] @ ::scrambles to her feet:: Uncle, where have you been? [23:25] [23:25] *** Floretta has quit IRC (Quit: Floretta) [23:26] @ :::Nico finally registers the presence of Jacie::: [23:26] <> [23:26] @ :::a fearful, hopeless look appears in his eyes::: [23:26] @ ::still holding the cloak:: Floretta said you were looking for me. [23:27] @ Say something will you? [23:27] @ :::he begins to back away from her::: [23:27] [23:27] @ You shouldn't be here....stay out of this, Jacie! [23:27] @ Floretta said the dragon did this, back to destroy the caravan. [23:28] @ I can't stay out of this! [23:28] @ Buy you must! [23:28] @ ::horrified note creeps into his voice::: [23:28] @ Uncle you know Floretta's old legends. She said the dragon lies. What does that mean? [23:29] @ :::shaking his head::: You Don't Belong Here! [23:29] @ :::He turns away and begins running as he twists his Time Bracelet::: [23:30] @ Tell us what we need to know! If the gypsies are in danger, we can work together to save them. [23:30] @ Uncle wait! [23:30] @ Maker! Grab Roaming Girl ! I can sense something bad about to happen . [23:30] @ :: The Doctor shouts:: Jacie, stay back! [23:30] [23:31] @ ::he cries out once more over his shoulder::: [23:31] @ ::charges over destruction to grab her uncle's arm before he can twist the bracelet:: [23:31] <> [23:31] @ You're not a gypsy! This isn't your fight! Stay Away!!! [23:31] [23:31] *** Dr10 has quit IRC (Quit: Dr10) [23:31] [23:32] @ ::pauses a moment on the words, feeling her questions of purpose come back to haunt her:: [23:32] *** Nico has joined #whosim [23:32] @ ::but charges faster forward and grabs her uncle's arm:: [23:32] *** IrishTCat sets mode: +o Nico [23:32] *** Nico is now known as Cody [23:32] @ ::the time vortex opens in a sparkling cloud, enveloping both:: [23:32] [23:33] [23:33] [23:33] [23:33] [23:33] [23:33] [23:34] <> [23:34] <<>> [23:34] <<>> [23:34] *** Nico2 is now known as AlxKeegan [23:34] Bravo! [23:34] Baravissimo! [23:34] Good job everyone! Session Close: Wed Jul 19 23:34:38 2000