Session Start: Thu Nov 30 22:01:06 2000 * Logging #whosim to '#whosim_20001130.log' lehal=legal I am not anti Gore .. I am sure he is a smart guy and all that. I just think his political views are not what I want in office just as long as it wasn't leathal ;-) It is even less in our hands now than it was before the election. Alfred For Gore it was a legal action before all the counts even ended .. Hmm, not sure if I like entrusting things to lawyers. Remember what shakespeare said. We don't have any choice now. Legal action will determine the presidency. Well I'm glad most Americans seem to be bored instaed of angry Of course, I am not sure how really *different* things would be whether it is Bush or Gore. Well We can send letters to our legal representatives .. Major Major differences I will send them the letter J. And we determine our sim play for tonight. Any ideas who wants to take the extra roles? CASTING CALL? *** ChanServ has quit IRC (hub.eskimo.com services.newnet.net) We can all speak up instead of being silent for fear of being branded as [insert comment to belittle opinion] Ok, ChanServ won't be playing. ;) <======= Jacie <=======the Director <<--Irish T(Sure I would like some green ham) Cat <===Prof Latham <======Realtor Bond *** Cody is now known as Realtor <> * Jacie offers Irish a warm bowl of cream <> *** Dr10 has quit IRC (Read error to Dr10[132.198.123.58]: EOF from client) *** ChanServ has joined #whosim *** services.newnet.net sets mode: +o ChanServ *** ChanServ changes topic to 'Vega Prime Pt 3' <> <<>> <<>> <<>> ! = Jacie's flight <> ! ::runs for life, thru the dimly lit kitchen storage :: ! ::punches elevator call button repeatedly:: $ ::Irish T Cat finishes a big bowl of seafood and then burps loudly:: *** Dr10 has joined #whosim ! ::hears a shuffling sound:: ! :;twists back peering thru darkness:: # = beach ! ::sees something silver glint in light:: $ RO> ::walks over to the table:: Has Sir finished with his meal ? # :: The Doctor talks seriously to Prof. Latham, who gestures towards the ocean.:: ! Come on, come on! ::punches call button in a panic:: ! ::elevator door opens:: $ ::Irish looks up at the human with the long piece of paper in his hand:: I think so .. #ProfL> Things like this don't just "happen" to major species, especially those at the top of the food chain. Something below them has to be changing. ! ::dives in and holds down DOOR CLOSE button as the shuffling noise gets closer:: # :: The Doctor nods:: And you think it is some kind fo environmental change caused by the resort. ! ::a flash of light shoots toward elevator as the doors slide closed:: ! ::elevator rocks, doors glow hot, but the elevator moves upward:: $ RO> Then Sir will be happy to pay this bill.. ::dramatic gesture as the bill opens up and rolls across the room:: #Prof L> Well it isn't becsause they are all getting bored abnd losing the will to live, you know. ! ::Figure in shadows at far end of hall watches Jacie and as she disappears darts forward and picks up bag that Jacie dropped in her panic:: ! ::catches racing breath:: What's going on in this place. # No, of course not, effects most often actually have causes... $RO> That will be 1 Million Credits Sir .. ! ::sees the silvery liquid almost glowing on her arm:: # :: The Doctor turns as the Director meanders towards them...::: Well, well, you could have some input on this... $ ::Irish looks around:: 1 million credits .. ! Eeew... ::tries rubbing off the stuff as the door opens:: ! ::silvery liquid tingles on her fingers:: ! :;startles and dives thru the elevator doors, trips and falls flat on her face:: $ RO> Will Sir be paying in cash, dilithiun,gold, or a credit card ? #ProfL> Yes, Director, I believe that environmental pollution caused by this resort may be killing these beautiful seaphants. ! ::smells the silvery goo and inhales a pungent metallic odor that seems to burn her throat:: ! :;coughs and gags for breath:: ! Doctor, I gotta find the Doctor. ! ::pushes herself up and runs for th escalators:: $RO> Of course if Sir can not pay He might be forced to join the others who attempted to cheat us ..Not we believe Sir would be capable of such a terrible act .. ! :::Walks casually past the resturant holding Jacie's bag::: Director> Nonsense, my good woman. $ ::Irish sees Roaming Girls bag but not her:: $ My friend will pay .. ::Irish runs after the man with bag:: *** Jacie sets mode: +o Dr10 ! ::Irish growls as he grabs the bag:: Director> We do everything we canm, recycle all wste, purify the water, we actuallky eliminate more toxic substances than we bring -- we make this planet cleaner than it would be! !::: Spins around , startled:: # :: The Doctor nods his head::: That might be the problem, REMOVING something which the seaphants need. ! Where is Roaming Girl ? ::Irish spits out loudly:: #Director> Why it is in our interest to keep this planet pristine and pure, because that's what makes it such a special tourist attraction. ! ::Offended sounding:: I have no idea what you are talking about ! RO> Come back here! # Director> The directives from my superiors are very clear on that. Pollution of any sort would cost me my job. ! You have her bag Inky Human .. Tell me what you have done with her .. #Dir> And quite a good job it is, I might add. *** ChanServ has quit IRC (hub.eskimo.com services.newnet.net) ! :::"I" have done nothing! ! ::Irish morphs into a fierce looking cat creature:: #Director> :::Waves and a data screen appears in the air::: All my records are open to you. I have nothing to hide. ! You are coming with me to see Maker .. He can make you talk .. ! :::Quickly steps back hand sweeping back jacket and reaching behind his right hip:: ! ::Irish waves around his metalic looking claws accidently cutting down a light pole:: *** AlxKeegan is now known as DirectorD # :: The Doctor shakes his head::: Data displays can hide the truth or create it, Director, you know that. ! ::: Recovering composure smoothes jacket:: Glady sir. I have nothing to hide ! My reflexes will enable me to cut your hand off before you could pull a weapon . #ProfL> :::Points out to sea::: The real evidence is out there, the Seaphants are DYING while we are looking to fix blame! # Are you rejecting my offer? ! Weapon? Me? ! Why would I have a weapon? *** ChanServ has joined #whosim *** services.newnet.net sets mode: +o ChanServ *** ChanServ changes topic to 'Vega Prime Pt 3' !RO> ::The owner of the restraurant runs back inside after seeing the terrible looking cat creature.:: The meal was on the house !! # :: The Doctor nods::: Now, Now, Professor, we are ;looking for the cause, not just ther blame. We want to protect them, I am sure we can all agree. # Yes yes, of course ! Come with me to see Maker .. *** ChanServ has quit IRC (hub.eskimo.com services.newnet.net) ! Your Doctor friend? ! ::Irish heads to the last known location of Maker with determination:: ! Yes Maker like I said .. Now come along .. #:::the Director stands on the pier, looking out towards the ocean::: ! ::Straightens tie and follows Irish:: # :: The Doctor looks and sees Irish and another coming toards them...::: ! ::murmurs::: Yes... that would be a very good idea I think # ::fishers lining the pier fidget and murmur as two new guest come marching along... a prim suited man with dark shades and a fierce clawed gree cat:: #Looks like we have company. # Maker This Inky human stole Roaming Girls bag. Make him talk .. # ::hears approaching footsteps, turns to see the Doctor's cat approaching::: # ::more gasps and murmurs come from the crowd as a red-haired girl with a silvery arm runs down the pier screaming:: # DOCTOR! # ::: Walks as if out for a daily walk:: # ::runs to a stop, dropping to a crouch gasping:: Doctor... horrible... # :::looks a bit startled as he sees the Doctor's other companion running down the pier::: # ::To Irish::: ahem... isn't that your missing friend? # Oh its Roaming Girl .. ::Irish looks disappointed:: # I guess you didnt turn her into a minature doll after all . # This burns... ::splashes up water to try to get the silvery ooze off her arm:: # ::: Briefly face becomes officous:: Are you all right? # And the man had it going into his chest. No wonder he wanted to die. # Do I look alright?! # :::Resumes casual look:: #Man?..Chest? # ::Irish changes back to his usual catself with no fan fair :: # Sorry *** ChanServ has joined #whosim *** services.newnet.net sets mode: +o ChanServ *** ChanServ changes topic to 'Vega Prime Pt 3' # Something is torturing people in your cellars! # You look hideous as usual Roaming Girl .. # Doctor, that man was down there. The gambler. # Torturing people? How can that be? # It was horrid. Like Frankenstein. # :::face becomes pale::: The gambler... He was all hooked up to these tubes, his flesh cut away to the bone and this... # Ah Ha ! I knew it .. This place likes to torture people including denying cats their winnings of mice .. # This silver goo was pumping into his chest. # :: The Doctor frowns:: Not a good vacation for him, then. # :::Eyes flash hard behind his sunglasses:: # It burns Doctor. It's like sulphur or mercury or something. # :::the Director looks around at the others, then reaches a decision:::: # ::Irish wonders why Roaming Girl gives him one of those strange looks:: # ::the other fishers stop fishing and stare at the group:: # :: The Doctor looks at Jacie's hurt::: Hmmm... # Hmmmmm ::Irish is considering the mice again:: # Come walk with me, on the beach...we can discuss these events more privately there. # :::gives a meaningful glance at the crowd starting to form:::: # Privately?! ::outraged:: You have to do something! # YES! Give me my Mice! # Doctor?! ::looks to him for guidance:: # We WILL do something! # :: The Doctor follows the Director::: Very well, but it is time to put all the cards on the table, so to speak. # ::to the Doctor::: Indeed. # Maker .. I don't want to play with cards .. I want my mice .. # :: The Doctor nods at Jacie to play along with him to pump info out of the Director::: # :::the Director turns around and makes his way from the pier onto the beach:::: # :::he doesn't look back, fully assuming that the others will follow::: # ::gets up with reticent frown, but obediently follows Doctor and Director:: @ = On the beach # ::Irish looks at the sinister looking evil democratic wet stuff before noticing everyone has vanished:: *** ChanServ has quit IRC (hub.eskimo.com services.newnet.net) @ ::they all silently cross to a quiet corner of the beach:: # :: The Doctor stays near Jacie and Irish::: #::Irish tilts his head to the side as if listening to a voice before popping out:: @ ::shrugs off her outer jacket to get the silver goo away from her skin:: @ ::Irish reappears on the beach and dons his most innocent look:: @ ::pins Director with a glare:: So? @ Now then... # Some of the fisherman toss their flasks into the sea when the green cat just disappears. @ :: The Doctor looks at Jacie's arm as she takes off her jacket, but continues to listen to the Director.::: @ This morning be became aware that the gambler had disappeared. We did not have anything to do with his disappearance, nor could we discover where he had gone to. @ ::red streaks line Jacie's arm like thin spider veins that barely scratch the surface:: @ :: The Doctor frowns as he looks at Jacie's arm::: @ I've had some people looking into this situation. @ ::crosses arms:: Didn't have anything to do with it? You expect us to believe that? @ :: The Doctor looks at the Dirtector:: Don't want to damage business with a vanishing story, I am sure. @ You send him away last night. To where exactly? *** ChanServ has joined #whosim *** services.newnet.net sets mode: +o ChanServ *** ChanServ changes topic to 'Vega Prime Pt 3' @ ::Irish looks at the wet stuff with deep suspicion before turning to watch everyone else:: @ He was supposed to have gone directly to his room. The waitress did not accompany him there because she was tired of his advances. *** ChanServ has quit IRC (hub.eskimo.com services.newnet.net) @ Uh huh... ::turns to Bond:: And what did you have to do with it? @ :::Looks at Irish and slowly reaches into inside breast pocket and produces a wallet and flashes a badge and ID::: I am a Field Agent attached to the Security Detail of the Hegemony. I was assigned here to gather evidence against a notourius Mobster. Before he could commit a criminal act... he disappeared! @ Hes a dog person ! @ :: The Doctor nods:: This is a good place to come and get lost in, or a place to change identities at. # :::looks shocked at the "Realtor"'s revelation::: @ Hegemony? Oh great, just what we need. @ Cylde was the eight person I have personally seen that disappeared. But according to my investigation approximately 700 people have vanished from this resort @ ::Irish returns to glaring suspiciously at the wet stuff making sure it doesnt try to sneak up on him:: @ ::jaw drops:: 700? @ They all check out but there is never a record of them leaving Vega Prime @ :: The Doctor nods::: Oh frabjous day, calloo, callay, the police are here. @ :::Clears throat at Doctor's song:: @ Nice cover up, Director. @ Can he get me my million mice ? ::Irish looks at Maker:: @ProfLatham> Wait a moment, when did these disappearances start? Two years ago. @ :::Takes out notepad and flips thru it:: Yes, that's right @Dr> Probably not, Irish, the Director will have to do that. @ProfLatham> Then it all seems to make sense, to come together! Two years ago is when the Seaphants started to vanish! There must be a connection! @ Hmpph .. ::Irish turns to make sure the wet stuff is being sneaky like usual before watching the the others:: @ Do you know anything that will assist me in my inquiries? @ The dogfish is too salty .. @ 700 People? That can't be! @ So much for paradise, Director Dilfries. You should have told us the real story that lurks beneath Vega Prime. @ :: The Doctor strokes his short beard::: Perhaps there is an interdimensional hole wandering about and beings are falling in, or kidnapping, or press gangs for some sort of battalion? @:: Checks notepad:: 703 to be precise counting Cylde # But we only know a dozen or two, at the most @ProfLatham> So it may not be pollution after all. @ Its the wet stuff .. Its sneaky like that .. @ ::Rolls eyes behind glasses:: A dozen?... oh really! @ From what I saw in the cellar Doctor, victims are mutilated before their pressed into anything. @ :: The Doctor frowns at the Director> Come, come, come, Director, did you have a rise in people walking out on their bill, or leaving unannounced, or arriving but not departing? You may have missed quite a few. @ Those were people who were expected to be seen, but then left and weren't seen again. @ Their luggage was gone and bills were paid by electronic ident. @ :::look of slowly dawning horror comes across his face::: @ ::Frowns::: According to the records their bills were paid... but they NEVER left Vega Prime @ ::Irish whirls at the look of horror to make sure a giant wave of wet stuff hasnt appeared :: @ It's too creepy. You should have heard Clyde. He was almost inhuman and begging me to kill him. And that smell... @ Almost all bills are paid by electronic ident...there could have been more we didn't know about... @ :::Looks toward Jacie:: Like a tin of sardines that has gone bad..? @ :: The Doctor waves his hands::: Enough speculation, we have shared the hard data, It seems to me that we should investogate this torture chamber orr whatever. Prof.,you might try and interrogate the Seaphants about all this using that device. @ Something like that. But it had this odd odor. I wish I could place it. @ Well I do not feel like going with you Maker .. I do not look good with silver fur .. @ :: nods sadly:: @ :: The Doctor pats Jacie on the choulder:: Well, perhaps I will be able to smell it myself soon. @ Yes, it would seem to be a good idea to check out this torture chamber. @ I suppose you want me to lead you back there then, Doctor? @ ::look of reticent horror in her eyes:: @ :: The Doctor smiles:: As usual, the path to a solution follows your initiative my dear. @ ::Irish spins around chasing his own tail while everyone else talks:: # = the lower level @ ::Irish wanders over to look at the *machine*:: # ::exits elevator with a pause and tentative sigh:: # You're sure about this, Doctor? @ And you think this is going to let you talk to the stupid fish ? # :: The Doctor walks down the damp and dimly lit passage::: Well, that's better, I thought it had been a long time since we were an underground passageway! # :::looks around, taking everything in so he can make an accurate report to his superiors::: <> <> # ::leads way thru the storage area and to the cul de sac:: < :-) > <> # It was right here. ::points to sealed wall:: I don't get it. # :: The Doctor walks into the cul de sac::: Let me guess, there used to be a door here, and now it seems to be gone? # There was a gap in the wall right here! # :::Examines wall looking for color differences or cracks:: # I hate it when that happens. That means this isn't a nornmal underground passageway. @ Prof>So you're Doctor says. # :: The Doctor feels the walls, looking for joints and switches for a door::: @ Prof>Now let me see, how did he say this thing works? ::punches button:: # :::Turns::: I can't find anything ::shrugs:: @ Maker is very confident .. @ Prof>:device emits a high pitched sonar wave:: @ ::Irish covers his ears:: # :: The Doctor slips a bit but rights himself::: Well, what have we here? @ Ouch that makes my fur itch .. # :: The Doctor takes out a handkerchief and dips up a bit of the silvery fluid::: Hmm, this is the substance you were talking about... @ Even if it is a pretty color .. @ Prof>Oh, sorry. ::turns down a frequency dial:: @ Prof>Better? # :: The Doctor takes out his pocket watch, flips it open, and scans the materials.::: Very strange. @ ::Irish's ears straighten:: Much better.. # See how it glows. It's almost like its... alive. # ::: Steps away from silver puddle:: *** ChanServ has joined #whosim *** services.newnet.net sets mode: +o ChanServ *** ChanServ changes topic to 'Vega Prime Pt 3' @ Prof>Good, good. ::scans the ocean:: Now if it would just work. # :::the Director checks the records via his handcomp::: @Theres one of the younger ones . ::Irish points with paw:: # :: The Doctor raises his eyebrows::: Interesting combination. High silver content, and a lot of what would normally be considered mammalian body fat, a bit like blubber, really. @ ::something splashes with the white caps:: # According to the records, this wall is part of the original design. @ ::a swirl of water approaches the pier:: @ Prof>Irish, look! @ ::Irish puts a paw on the device:: ///Hello?/// # :::listens to the Doctor's description::: # Mammalian body fat? # :: The Doctor nods::: The first thing to do would be toi change the records. @ ::the swirl splashes up with the front fin of a seaphant:: # :::Smiles:: @ I saw it already .. Its the eagles that I ate .. Good for eyesight . @ ::water splashes over Professor and Irish:: # That would mean that someone has penetrated our computers. # :: The Doctor nods:: Yes, mammalian body fat. And silvery doesn't mis well with mammals. @::Irish vanishes and reapears avoiding the water:: # :::his face takes on an angry cast at the thought of strangers penetrating the database::: @ Prof>::shields eyes and wipes away the sea water:: @///Hello? /// @ Prof>::hears a giggle:: Irish, i don't think this is funny. # :::Looks about innocently:: @ What do these fish things eat ? # :: The Doctor shakes his head::: The only lviing beings I know of with silvery fluids in theirt circulatory systems are machines themselves, and none of them use lubricants like the fatty substances in his liquid -- the two things just don't go together! You don;t see many whale-robot hybrids! @ Seaphant> //Got you!// @ Its the fish you silly human .. @ ///Funny/// @ Prof>What? ::blinks and sees a young seaphant wading in the water before them, staring at Irish:: @///Do it again and you will not get yummies /// @ // Well You can splash the human as long as you avoid splashing me // # :::the Director looks a touch bewildered by all this::: @ Seaphant> //Shrimp... seahorses... oooh, and plankton... got any treats furry land fish?// @ Seaphant> //Awe, no fun.// @//I am a Cat! and the human has a weed like you describe // @ Prof>I don't believe this. You're talking to a seaphant Irish! @ Prof>You're actually talking to a seaphant. @ ///Watch /// ::Irish disapears and reapears several times:: @ Prof>::eyes widen:: And I can hear it! <"...until only a grin was left" :-) > @ prof> Oh Doctor, what a wonderful invention this is. You could make a fortune selling this to researchers. @ ::Irish raises his eyebrow whiskers:: I after all can talk to you stupid humans .. Why do you think talking to a fish is a more grandious accomplsihment? @ Seaphant>///Funny land fish hide-n-seek// @ Prof>DOn't you know what this means, Irish? All the questions we can ask. @ Toss the big fish some shrimp Human .. Its hungry . @ prof> Do you think i can talk to it? @ Prof>Can it understand me? @ Prof>Shrimp? ::to Seaphant:: You like shrimp? Want some shrimp? @ Its easy .. Form a mental image in your head then direct it at the device .. It helps if you vocalize too .. @ Prof> ::rummages thru her bucket of bait and pulls out some shrimp:: @ ///The human wishes to talk with you/// @ Prof>Right. ::focuses on Seaphant and thinks:: //Here you go. Treat.// ::extends hand down to the water:: @ Seaphant>//Funny land fish, has no fins... Ahh, shrimp.// <<> @ Seaphant> ::swims up and takes shrimp from prof's hand:: @ Seaphant>//Thanks human fish.// @ prof>//You're welcome// @ Hey ! I left my hover board at the restraurant ! ::Irish looks cross:: @ prof>Oh my God, I actually spoke to it! @ ::Irish shakes his head:: @ Seaphant>::giggles:: //Silly human. Come play// ::tugs at her hand:: @ It wants to play with you .. @ Prof>//Sure... uh NO!// @ prof>What am I doing? Doctor, we have to tell the Doctor Irish. <> @ Prof>//Wait.. please// @ ::Prof reaches for her hand com:: @ Prof>Doctor, Doctor, can you hear me? @ ::Irish feels a vision coming on :: I see Danger coming .. @ ::In the water a large wake is heading toward the beach:: #@ ::Director's hand comm sounds:: # :::the Director hears a call for the Doctor coming thru on his comlink,he switches the feed to his handcomp and puts it on speaker::: <;-) sounds like a Who song> # Doctor, we're getting a message from the Director. #@ Prof>Doctor, are you there? This is incredible. #@ Prof>Please, just a minute pup. I'll come play, promise. # Go ahead, Doctor, it has its own mike. #@ Humans are so strange .. ::Irish shakes his head while talking to himself:: # ::::holds his handcomp towards the Doctor::: #@ Prof>Doctor, you won't believe who I'm talking too... actually talking too. @ At least the fish taste good when you eat them .. @ Really::: Takes the com::: Hello, all going well with the Seaphants? @ ::Irish bounces around the beach :: #@ Prof>Well? It's fantastic! You could make a fortune with this device. @ ::The Seaphant tries to catch Irish but just misses everytime:: #@ Prof>I turned it on and up swims a seaphant. It's pup but I can hear it Doctor and it can hear me. ::laughs almost hysterically:: It wants to play. @SP> ///Fun Game Land Fish ! /// # :: The Doctor waves::: Shush all of you. I expect you to break out in a few verses from "Talk to the animals" next... <> #@ Prof>Irish, what is that? # :: The Doctor talks into the handcom::: Put me on to the Seaphants if you can. <> @ ::the wave of water splashes and surges forward nearly dividing the sea beneath it:: #@ Its the Danger I *saw* .. #@ Prof>Oh no! It's headed strait for us. # Danger? What danger? <<::tosses snail shells at to Punnish the punster::>> @ Pup seaphant> ::turns to the wave:: //No, don't!// # :: The Doctor looks at Jacie:: I fear something is going wrong on the surface. We had better to see to them and come back later with some heavy equipment to create a door here. #@ //// LAND FISH! Death to Luring of Child From Home ! /// @ ::adult seaphant splashes out of water with its massive tail smacking toward the pier exactly where Prof and Irish stand:: # That sounds like a very good idea, Doctor. #@ Prof>Irish, run! # :::looks towards the Security Agent::: Coming? # :: The Doctor moves away quikly the way they came::: I should have known better than to let Irish play with seafood! <<> # :Sputters:: In.. in a minute # :::follows along after the Doctor and Jacie::: <> *** DirectorD is now known as AlxKeegan # :::Slips behind some boxes and takes out a space comlink:: # :::Adjusts settings then says quietly ::: It's time <<>> <<>> *** Realtor is now known as Cody Bravo! Bravissimmo! Hurray!!! Good job, everyone Good job everyone .. Very nice all. Great job gang! Delayed but even better than hoped. Night .. Got to get home so I can watch my political programs I loved it. well, I must be going now, will see some of you at the time trap? lol Love to all. Yup, Time Trap tomorrow, but none next week. I'm babysitting. *poof* What time? Can't seem to remember new schedule ahh, understood *** IrishTCat has quit IRC (Quit: ) *** Dr10 has quit IRC (Quit: Dr10) Oh, Cody, up for a Time Vortex this weekend. Sure Cool. midnight eastern time tomorrow night, I believe Yuppers. toodles everyone! Ok then, I'll say farewell to ya all. Sweet dreams. *** AlxKeegan has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving) nite David Nite Cody! Nite Session Close: Thu Nov 30 23:29:39 2000