OK. Two days have passed sinc eht battle. Kiku, you're still in hopsital. You;ve healed all but 5 of your HP back under their care, but the doctor still wants you to stay another day. (I was only down 10. @_@) The rest of you are going about your normla business. (snicker) * Nova goes about her normal business. (Grin =D ) Kiku, every day Sergant Katsu has been vising you, brining you food and trying to help you along as best he can, and telling you about the repairs he;s been making to your mecha. (Can I eat my normal business?) That dpeends -- did it inolve agriculture? 8^) (Snicker. So how many times has Hinako had to make sure Kiku is physically restrained?) (15) Actually, the three of you have been briefed and debriefed on and on by the new commander who came in last adventure. he;s been trying to introduce Hinako to the rest of you. (Exposition over, game go, GM? ^^;) OK, the three of you are in the briefing room. the Major is still going over the details of the failed assault on the base that the enemy attempted. "Until Kiku recovers, we're understrength. Hinako-san has been a big help, but if we're attacked again we'll need really good coordination." * Nova listens attentively. Sorry sir, but I scrambled as soon as I heard of the attack. meanwhile, Kiku, you;re lying in yourr hospital bed playing with Naguro when a woman in a suit walks in. Make a roll that would help you detect psionics. * Keika nods. (Er. Empathy is the primary, if that can't, telepathy could do it too?) The major smiles at Hinako. "You had just arrvied, and had not even met the rest of the team. You were lucky you weren't attacked yourself." 2d6 * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kiku (2d6) and gets 3. (... Empathy win!) (and RDM suggests that Kiku and the woman move into another channel to cut down on confusion) (and RR reminds that Kiku has a small pager to get me if something bad starts to happen.) (and this is dying in here?) Is Hinako in the room still? This one? Yes. * Nova continues to listen to the commander. (The other one? No. But I wanted to know what was going on. >_>;; ) The commander continues with the briefing, reminds you to work out some team tactics, and briefs you on the repairrs and improvements to Kiku;s mecha. He asks "What do you need to imrpove your mecha?" You ahev five MP to spend. (holy fark) (Heh Kewl =D ) (Augh... gotta find somethin to use it with now...) * Nova replys, "I will consider the options available and get back to you, Sir." * Keika gives a one shouldered shrug, "Could use a weapons upgrade, my cannons don't seem to be cutting it anymore." "very good. You all do the same. report to Sergeant katsu when you have your requests ready." I may consider putting a Force Field on mine. "meanwhile, it's lunchtime. You ladies enjoy your meal. I'll be working in here." Sir. *She begins to walk out the door. (Elfy suggests that Kiku should consider flight so she's not left behind and maybe a ranged attack, just incase - maybe trade in some of that massive armor/force field if need be - let's not forget water and space action too ; ) ) * Keika stands up, "if you insist." (Kiku's getting flight wether she likes it or not :P) ( Hee =D ) * Hinako stops in the doorway. "I think I may go and check on Kiku though. I don't want to eat lunch before I check on her again." "Good idea. Why don;t you all check on Kiku before lunch?" * Keika tilts her head and then points at her bird, "Might as well, Karasu here wants to make sure Haguro is alright." * Nova stands at attention, with a salute, says, "Understood, Sir.", and departs for Kiku's recooperation room. You all head towards Kiku's hospital room. Those who can make Mind Shield rolls. (Eesh.... not fun) (I can give you a soul roll, if that'll help me at all :P) So ahead, with a +2 difficulty. 2d6+2 * Dicesuke throws the bones for Keika (2d6+2) and gets 7. (made :P) 2d6+2 * Dicesuke throws the bones for Hinako (2d6+2) and gets 9. Fail'd :( 2d6-6 * Dicesuke throws the bones for Nova (2d6-6) and gets 2. (naturally made - why do you even have her roll - really? ; ) ) Hinako, you ahve no deisre to enter tohe room at all. In fact, the very ideal repels you in the extreme. The other two feel normally about it. Nova, you detect a powerful spionic presence in Kiku's room, and it isn;t Kiku! * Nova pulls out a pistol and attempts to open the door. If it's locked, she attempts to bash it down. OK. The door is not locked. Nova, you burst into the room to see Kiku talking with a strange woman in black. * Kiku is in her bed, talking with a strange woman in black! * Karasu looks at Nova and it's mistress speaks, "What's wrong?" * Nova takes aim, stating "Freeze!" * Dmeota is now known as Demota * Kiku jumps at the sudden bursting into the room, making a small squeak and clutching Haguro. "Is that any way to talk to a fellow officer?" the woman says, and hands you an identity card. "I'm you're new liaison to JSDF inetlligence and an old freiend of Kiku's." "You might say we were -- close." * Nova cautiously recieves the card in one hand, but keeps a watchful eye. (It seems valid?) * Kiku nods at the group and doesn't seem like anyone's been beating her up... any more, anyway. She has a bad habbit of pointing weapons at people she's just met. It's legit, but it contaisn precious little information on the woman's identity. Only a name, rank, and ID number. (Her rank and name?) Captain Kei Amamura. (What are our ranks, now that there is a new base commander?) You, Kiku and keika are Captains., Hinako is a Lieyutenant. As you ponder this developemnt a knock comes on the door. "Kiku-chan? Am I interrupting?" Kei recoils. "That man! Kiku., how close is that man to you?" * Nova relaxes while putting away her pistol and giving the identity card back. She says without emotion, "My appologies, Captain Amamura. Your psionic presence raised concerns." * Kiku suddenly pales and tries to back away in her bed, and says really quickly, "Nothing! Go away, Katsu!" She pauses for a second, then says, "Officers talking!" Katsu speaks from outsaide the door. "Sorry. I'll leave the gyudon with the nurse. I put it in a microwave-safe bowl so she can heat it up for you when you're ready to eat. Later?" * Keika starts to grin. * Kiku nods frantically, then realizes that isn't going to work, and says, "Um... yes. Later." "love you -- sir." * Karasu looks at Kei. * Kiku looks over at Kei, suddenly, at that, and continues shrinking away as much as one CAN in a hospital bed. Kei glares at you. "Kiku! Are you decieving me behind my back?" * Kiku says frantically, "I didn't do anything! You were gone, and... and..." she pauses for a second, and finishes, "You were gone!" * Hinako is busy preparing lunch for all those who are in the infirmary, and herself of course. Do either of you mind if we come in? The hall is getting a bot crowded. * Keika starts to walk in before she finishes saying that. (bit crowded) * Kiku shakes her head a little, as if saying she doesn't mind. Because she doesn't. kei smiles with a chilling benevolence. "I suppose it can't be helped. Continue your relastionship with that man if you wish. We have work to do, you an I -- the prisoners." "Just save some time for me, OK?" Kei deosn;t wink or anything, but you know what she means. * Kiku suddenly sighs in relief, and says, "Thank you, M..." she pauses, and finishes, "Kei." * Kiku then says, "The prisoners... does that mean we're going to... um..." she looks down for a second, then up, and finishes, "Question them?" * Nova doesn't seem to 'know what she means', but realizes that Kiku seems alright with this person, so she will leave them to talk alone, so she turns around, giving Kiku a little wave, and leaves. "the better term would be probe them. break down their psionic defenses and get at what they really know. And hope they don;t have a mental self-destruct like those officers they controlled." * Kiku nods slowly. "R... right." "alone, one of us might not be able to do it, but with our unique rapport we can." * Keika takes a seat, and crosses her legs as her bird continues to watch for her. Mova, on relfection you still find that woman a bit creepy. The two of you are met at the door by Katsu. * Kiku nods, then says, hesitantly, "...you're sure it's safe? The... um... Major, said he wasn't sure." (Actually, she doesn't find anything creepy ; ) ) (Heh.) (Which 2?) (I dunno. Keika's still in the room. Hinako's doing lunch. Nova left.) Nova and Hinako. * Nova moves past him, unless he blocks her for some reason. he doesn;t. * Hinako returns to Kiku's room, on her way delivering lunch. "Oh, hello Katsu." * Karasu looks up at Hinako as she enters. "is Kiku going to be OK? I know officers have their buisness, but there was something about her tone that worries me." Did you bring popcorn by any chance? I wasn't in there I'm afraid. Taking care of patients is one of my top priorities after all. * Nova stops a moment and replys, "She seemed normal. I don't know what you mean." However, I do trust that you brought Kiku lunch again. "I hope you're right, sir. I;d hate to have anything happen to Kiku. She's my life." (*has a question pending to Kei*) (Isn't Katsu a higher rank than I am? >_>;; ) No, you're an officer and he;s an NCO. * Nova says unemotionally, "Of course. Is there anything else, Sergant?" "No, sir. Just tell Kiku I'm there for her, OK?" Kei smiles. "Of course it isn;t safe/ Who knows what traps they;ve laid in their alien minds?" * Nova replys, "I will mention your words to her next time that I speak with her." "That's why they need people with our special talents, and why they were willing to forgive certain past indiscretions. You will, after you've gone in and looked. * Nova starts walking off. * Kiku glances over at Keika, shivers slightly, and says, "It will be hard, K.. Kei, but... I think you're right. I... I was gonna try it anyway." She waves Haguro at her. "They burnt Haguro." "You'll have top get back at them." Kei then turns to keika. "Have you been taking good care of Kiku? She;s like a daughter to me." * Keika shakes her head, "no, not realy. I am not the motherly type." "You've been a good friend then? Kiku never had friends. She needs them now." * Kiku seems a little more relaxed and smiley, and is looking between the Ks as they talk. Perhaps, it is hard to get by without anybody to support you. I will say that. 2 2d6 * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kiku (2 2d6) and gets 6 2. (... Ha. Empathy checks on both of them.) Kei is quietly confident. Keika, what can you tell kiku;s player about your mood? (Hinako not going to feed us? ;_;) Hinako, are you going to hand otu food? * Hinako comes back around from the remaining rooms. * Kiku smiles softly at Keika, when looking at her. Oh, I didn't realize that we had company today. I'll have to go make some more I guess. Here, go ahead and have some. * Hinako leaves the tray and runs back over to the kitchen. * Keika does her best to ignore Kiku, "As you will have it." * Hinako returns with a few more dishes. "This should be enough." "I leave her in your hands, then.", says kei. 'I have to prepare myself now. Kiku, I will call you as soon as you are out of the hospitcal so we can perform the probes." Kei takes a tray as she leaves. "Thank you, lieutenant. i shall enjoy this>" she says as she leaves. * Kiku nods and says, "I'll be ready, Kei..." * Keika waits untill she can't hear Kei's footsteps. A few minutes pass. So, have you started planning your funeral? * Kiku watches her go, then looks over at Keika and chuckles. "F... funeral? I can't have a funeral. I'm not dead." Funeral? No, I don't think that's going to happen. * Keika nearly seems a bit disapointed, "No? I thought you said she was going to be ...unhappy when she found out about your Katsu." * Kiku nods and says, "She was unhappy." * Kiku looks down at Haguro. "But it... I'll think about it. I'll make it OK." * Keika smirks, "Good luck with that... it' looks like she can still force you to choose." * Kiku nods, and then blushes, looking around nervously, and whispers to Keika, "I'll tell you a secret if you don't tell Kei." I'm sure that you'll be fine Kiku. Just think about what you may want to do. (Ooh, Sense truth time. >:3 ) * Keika leans in, "I can't promise she won't find out on her own." * Kiku looks over at Hinako for a second while she waits for Keika... then she pauses. Then she thinks. Um. Sorry. You're right. I forgot. 2d6-2 * Dicesuke throws the bones for Hinako (2d6-2) and gets 6. (Made) (What/who are you sensing truth _on_? ^^;) * Keika lets a hint of disapointment into her voice, "I shouldn't have said anything." (... And how do you get -2 on SS checks? ^_^;) (If you are touching the source) >_> Who are you touching? (Ah! I didn't realize you were touching me. ^_^;) If it'sKiku, she gets to make a defense roll if she wishes. (Hee~ I'm a nurse, that's my job.) (Nah, I don't have the sense to avoid it.) (Although I might get a mind shield roll. Don't know.) That's what I meant. Yes, I'ts Kiku. * Kiku giggles a little at Keika, then sighs and leans back in the bed. "M'hungry." 2d6-1 * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kiku (2d6-1) and gets 1, a CRITICAL SUCCESS!!! "A WINNER IS YOU!" (... Yeah. That's...a... success...) (O_o) (I lose :( ) (The goggles! The do NOTHING!) * Hinako puts Katsu's lunch on Kiku's tray. "Go ahead and start to eat. You should be out of here by tomorrow morning." * Kiku nods a little, and eats. It's probably even what Katsu left with them! She eats it happily. (Except for the vitamins.) (>_<) It's very good, almost as if there is emotional yummies built into the food. (Emotional Yummies? >_>;; ) Lets just say katsu cooks from the heart. 8^) (The feeling of a home cooked meal spiced with love. You know how it goes. This is Anime.) Hinako, did you bring anything for the rest of us, or am I just going to have to smell Kikus? Hinako brought trays for everybody, remmber? (See above) (and didn't distribut them, and Keika feels like picking on somebody else for a bit :P) (She's so thoughtful.) * Hinako hands Keika a tray of food. "You should eat some too. It really isn't half bad." (Of course, I did make it myself >_>) * Kiku eats very quickly. She must be trying to make sure the emotional yummies don't spoil. * Keika takes the tray, "Thank you." * Keika digs in... slowly, and with great care. It's not like it's going to bite you back. *She starts to dig in. Hinako, if you have the Cooking skill i want you to make a roll. 2d6-3 * Dicesuke throws the bones for Hinako (2d6-3) and gets 2. (made) I am more worried about spilling it. It really is excellent given the ingredients available in a hospital kitchen. TGhere are chairs int he room. You can sit down. * Kiku blows through her food in a flash... and then lies back and gets comfy "Mmmh. I'm really... really tired, now." You really should get some more rest. *She takes another bite of the fish. * Kiku nods a little, and yawns cutely. "Maybe.... a good idea." * Keika continues to eat, Karasu watches her eat, she's nowhere near done. Nova, you have lunch in the mess without incident. At the end of it, your cellphone rings. (What tone did you set it to?) Nova, see me in a prviate channel. * Kiku snuggles with the plush and seems to fall asleep. Since nothing else is going to happen of signficance today, I;m going to wrap things up for tonight. next game is two weeks from today, same time.