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*Eris smirks a little*

oh? and what does Lady Clio want with me?

The elf smirked a bit and held out the small metallic circle that lay in the palm of her hand.

"Best for her to tell you yourself, Empress..."

Iliya then tapped a small button on the device and from it sprung a real time, holographic image of Pendral Vale's ruler. Clio looked at Eris and then glanced at Ares and smirked a bit. Tunring back to Eris, the image spoke softly.

"Eris, Ares... An interesting sight to see both of you together. Though not uncommon. Eris, first let me congratulate you on your engagement. Jai Resi is a fine choice. And the fact that Hera accepted him makes it an even better one. Second, what is with this war? Ares, don't answer that. We all know how you like your wars."

She smirks and then shakes her head slightly.

"Also... To let you know, Iliya is here as my ambassador. Though for how long I cannot say. I am actually planning on making a trip to visit you Eris. Considering you are without much family near you... Save Ares.."

Clio gave Ares this look of amusement as she seemed to flip through the pages of some book.

"And Ares, good to see that you finally snapped out of your daze. I would have hated to record that Ares, the great God of War, slept through one. How shocking that would be for others to read."

She chuckled and then looked back to Eris.

"And as a final note. Though Pendral Vale is small it does have its own strengths. If you need anything, anything at all do not hesitate to let me know. And Ares.. Behave yourself for once."

She chuckled and waited for a response. Iliya stood the holding the device and tilted her head slightly, observing Ares. Interesting.. Interesting indeed.

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((Edit: spelling errors, added image))

((OOC:... that's really fuckin' wierd.... it put my post in the wrong spot... this is supposed to be at the end *is compleatly baffled*))

((*tries to put this where it belongs again* ... so wierd..))

....

((GAH!!!! IT DID IT AGAIN! *deletes post and tries once more*))

((*tires again... eyeing NS and poking it with a stick*))

((*grumbles* this is stupid... I'm gonna try and quote from the post and see if it helps... if not... well it will be in the wrong order.. deal with it))

Clio chuckled and nodded slowly. She turned to glance at someone off to the side and spoke softly.

"Tomorrow.. no. Tomorrow. Make due with it."

She turned back to look at Eris and smiled.

"Still if there is anything that you need, do not hesitate to ask. And as for a visit. I shall be there within the next few days. I have actually already started on my way there. And as for the wedding... there are quite a lot of plans to be made."

She smirked a bit.

"I will see you soon sister. And you as well brother. And do try to behave..."

With that Iliya was given a nod and she tapped the button again. The holographic image of Clio dissipated and all that was left was a metallic circle. Iliya held it in her hand still and then extended it to Eris.

"This device will let you be in contact with Lady Clio at any given time. Just press the button I did to turn it on or off. No matter where you are she will be there."

She nods slightly and then glances at Ares again, quickly.*Eris grins a bit and takes the device from Iliya with a nod*

great. This will come in handy

*She seems to put the device into a pocket, but her dress doesn't have pockets... or does it? Glancing at Ares for a moment she chuckles then looks back to Iliya*

Feel free to explore the palace, or get something to eat. I'll have the servants bring in more food

*At her words a few servants scurry off to the kitchens*

((eh... hopefully this will work... if not I'll report it))

Ares laughed aloud, his eyes twinkling darkly as he met Iliya's gaze for a second, taking the measure of the elf. "Misbehave? Would I misbehave?" It was quite strange... He almost seemed giddy at the prospect of a war against Melkor Unchained. Imagine the mayhem to observe, the tales of heroism to be told...

Glancing from the elf to Whiptail and the General. "Why, yes..." he answered with a grin. "Thank you for noticing. Ares Enyalios... God of Warfare, at your service."

Ares laughed aloud, his eyes twinkling darkly as he met Iliya's gaze for a second, taking the measure of the elf. "Misbehave? Would I misbehave?" It was quite strange... He almost seemed giddy at the prospect of a war against Melkor Unchained. Imagine the mayhem to observe, the tales of heroism to be told...

Clio chuckled softly and nodded.

"That you would dear brother that you would. You seem positively giddy at the fact that you could fight a against this Melkor Unchained person. And we all know how you are with fighting. You relish the thought of war. To an extent most would consider mad. But... yes. Behave. At least for now..."

She nodded slightly. Iliya blinked a bit and looked down slightly after meeting Ares's gaze and holding it for that brief second. The God of War.. Interesting indeed...

"A war?" he asked, his eyes lighting up in the most disturbing way. It was really something you had to get used to about him. Most people thought of war as a neccesary evil at best, an atrocity at the worst. Ares... He thought of it as an interesting diversion from an otherwise boring life. "With whom?"*She nods lowly. She used to love war... it was a beautiful source of chaos... but now she just couldn't deal with it. Far too much death. It depressed her*

With Melkor Unchained... our part of it is over though and we're currently fortifying incase he decides to turn on us

*She sighs a bit and leans against a chair on the balcony*

((OOC: uhg... I really need to read through everything before responding again *facepalm* oh well. I'll just leave this post the way it is))

She adds...then looks at Eris with a bit of concern...
"I'm afraid I'm going to have to leave...Dad has me as a judge at the most recent World Court..."*Eris smiles to Victoria and nods*

If you wish you can always return later. I rarely ever leave my home unless I have to.

*Eris smirked at the hologram of Clio and crossed her arms in a nonchalont manner*

Don't worry about the war dear sister. Things seem to be under control for now. I'd love to have you over for a visit. you know howmuch I adore company. Once the wedding is planned we'll have to have a long talk about the plans for it

*she chuckled a bit*

*Eris smirked at the hologram of Clio and crossed her arms in a nonchalont manner*

Don't worry about the war dear sister. Things seem to be under control for now. I'd love to have you over for a visit. you know howmuch I adore company. Once the wedding is planned we'll have to have a long talk about the plans for it

*she chuckled a bit*

Clio chuckled and nodded slowly. She turned to glance at someone off to the side and spoke softly.

"Tomorrow.. no. Tomorrow. Make due with it."

She turned back to look at Eris and smiled.

"Still if there is anything that you need, do not hesitate to ask. And as for a visit. I shall be there within the next few days. I have actually already started on my way there. And as for the wedding... there are quite a lot of plans to be made."

She smirked a bit.

"I will see you soon sister. And you as well brother. And do try to behave..."

With that Iliya was given a nod and she tapped the button again. The holographic image of Clio dissipated and all that was left was a metallic circle. Iliya held it in her hand still and then extended it to Eris.

"This device will let you be in contact with Lady Clio at any given time. Just press the button I did to turn it on or off. No matter where you are she will be there."

The elf nods slightly and then quickly glances at Ares again.

*Eris grins a bit and takes the device from Iliya with a nod*

great. This will come in handy

*She seems to put the device into a pocket, but her dress doesn't have pockets... or does it? Glancing at Ares for a moment she chuckles then looks back to Iliya*

Feel free to explore the palace, or get something to eat. I'll have the servants bring in more food

*At her words a few servants scurry off to the kitchens*

Iliya nodded slowly and then gave Eris an interesting look of slight surprise. She seemed to have no pockets, that was interesting. She blinked a bit and then glanced to Ares again, before looking back to the Empress.

"Thank you. I would actually.. Like to speak to my sister if that is at all possible. It has been quite some time since I have seen her..."

She gave the Empress a charming smile and then turned to the guard that was standing near Allanna.

"The gifts for the Empress can be brought to the palace now."

The guard nodded and turned to head out back towards the docks. The elf turned back to Eris and smiled a bit.

((~grumbles~ after all day of trying to log on, I finally do.. seesh.))

*Eris smiled, but it seemed almost forced*

... Nia is a bit... preoccupied at the moment. She's dealing with some offical buisness...

*She lets out a small sigh and sits in the chair she's been leaning against*

Hopefully it will be over soon though...

She watched the Empress for a moment and then nodded. To Iliya the Empress seemed to have the weight of the world on her shoulders almost. She looked out over the people for a moment before looking back to Eris.

"So I have been informed. And Empress... Things are not always as bad as they appear. But nor are they good. Trust in what you deem worthy, what you feel is for the best for all involved..."

The elf spoke quietly as if remembering something from her own past. She looked back out over the people celebrating once more, knowing her daughter was out there. She looked back to Eris and nodded a bit.

"I shall take my leave of you.. Unless you wish me to stay."

*She smiled a little at Iliya and shrugged, leaning back in her chair*

Do as you please... though when you leave the palace be careful. Strange things tend to happen in this nation.

Iliya smirked a bit and nodded.

"So I have heard Empress. Chaos works is interesting ways."

She nodded and then bowed a bit.

"Or so I have heard... Be well Empress. Your gifts shall arrive shortly."

She smiled a bit and then backed away from Eris, after giving Ares another look and then turning to smile a bit at Allanna.

*Allanna smiled back at Iliya and nodded to her before returning to her duties. Eris waved to Iliyan as she left then turned to Ares with a smirk*

I think you make her nervious or something brother

*She chuckled lightly*

At that observation, Ares laughed aloud. "My dear sister, I tend to make nearly everyone nervous. Think on the subject for a moment. I am a God of War. I revel in an act that causes millions to die. In fact, it is my reason for being." he shrugged. "How could mortals help but be disturbed by my presence knowing how often I am seen with death at my heels?"

((~snickers~ Nervous isn't the word for it. She's heard stories.. ~whistles innocently~ And elves aren't technically mortal.. ~G~))

Iliya left the balcony and wandered about the palace for a little while. Waiting for her sister was one thing, but to see the home of a Goddess, besides the one she worked for was another. Seeing Ares had made her slightly nervous, but she was also intrigued. Making her way back towards the main entrance of the palace, she paused a moment, before nodding to herself slightly. And there she stood, waiting for the guard to return with the gifts for the Empress. She'd tend to her daughter in a moment.

At that observation, Ares laughed aloud. "My dear sister, I tend to make nearly everyone nervous. Think on the subject for a moment. I am a God of War. I revel in an act that causes millions to die. In fact, it is my reason for being." he shrugged. "How could mortals help but be disturbed by my presence knowing how often I am seen with death at my heels?"*Eris smirked at her brother and nodded*

So true... but it takes more then that to unnerve an elf, Ares...

*Looking him over for a moment she winked at him*

Maybe it wasn't death that got her nervious... maybe its just you dear brother

"Moi?" Ares asked, feigning shock to cover his very real surprise. "What could it be about me that makes her nervous? Other than the War God aspect of my being, that is? I have done nothing to her... I think." He thought for a moment. "No... I have behaved myself since I turned that building into a head of lettuce."

Iliya turned as the doors to the palce opened and her guard returned, bearing the gifts for the Empress and her fiance. Nodding a bit she sighed softly and pointed to a spot near the door. Nodding the guard and the few others with him deposited the gifts. Leaving one in particular for the elf to hand deliver to the Empress. She furrowed her brow slightly as she took the last box from the guard and looked at the small box, plainly wrapped in silver foil. Sighing softly she waited a few moments before starting back to the balcony.

"Moi?" Ares asked, feigning shock to cover his very real surprise. "What could it be about me that makes her nervous? Other than the War God aspect of my being, that is? I have done nothing to her... I think." He thought for a moment. "No... I have behaved myself since I turned that building into a head of lettuce."*Eris couldn't help but laugh over his comical expression*

Its a girl thing Ares.... Never mind....

*She shook her head slightly and rolled her eyes*

I guess your not used to being around woman anymore.

((OOC: w00t! this is my 1000th post! *grins and happy dances* just thought I'd make note of it LOL))

((BOL Yay for the 1000th post! :D ))

Iliya turned slowly towards the balcony again. Not quite wanting to face Ares once more, but Clio had been very specific about this one gift. It had to be hand delivered. She idly wondered what the gift could be and why it was so important. She sighed softly and walked back towards the Empress and her brother. The box tucked under her arm gingerly.

*This is going to be interesting....* Iliya thought to herself as she walked back onto the balcony.

*Eris raised her eyebrow as the elf returned. Suddenly she realised she wasn't sure where Jai had scooted off to. With a sigh she leaned forward slightly and propped herself up in the edge of the table with her elbow. Sometimes she wondered why she bothered to get out of bed. Then again, she rarely ever slept. Damn that insomnia, her eye twitched slightly*

*Eris couldn't help but laugh over his comical expression*

Its a girl thing Ares.... Never mind....

*She shook her head slightly and rolled her eyes*

I guess your not used to being around woman anymore.

Ares chuckled softly. "Oh, I'm sure Aphrodite would love to know you don't consider her a woman." he teased. "I take your point, though. Outside our family, I haven't been around many women lately. It must have something to do with so many militaries not letting women in the combat arms. Like women can't fight." He snorted. "Those Generals must never have tried to get a divorce."

Iliya walked over to the table where the Empress sat and placed the box in front of her. The elf didn't say a word other than to let Eris know that the gift was for her personally and should be used within the day. That was the only instruction that Clio had given Iliya. She stepped back and turned to look out over the balcony and to the people celebrating.

Ares chuckled softly. "Oh, I'm sure Aphrodite would love to know you don't consider her a woman." he teased. "I take your point, though. Outside our family, I haven't been around many women lately. It must have something to do with so many militaries not letting women in the combat arms. Like women can't fight." He snorted. "Those Generals must never have tried to get a divorce."*Eris raised an eyebrow at her brother and gave him a warning look*

Aphrodite? You better watch what you say about messing around with her lest Hephaestus((sp?!LOL)) hear you dear brother... you remember last time you angered him over such matters?

*She makes a slight face and half-heartedly socks him in the arm with her free hand*

I'll not have that disgusting brute in my home over it.... though, of course, Aphrodite is always wellcome...

*She smirked a bit remembering Aphrodite's scramble for her golden apple. A part of her always wanted to pull a prank on her like that again*

Iliya walked over to the table where the Empress sat and placed the box in front of her. The elf didn't say a word other than to let Eris know that the gift was for her personally and should be used within the day. That was the only instruction that Clio had given Iliya. She stepped back and turned to look out over the balcony and to the people celebrating.*Eris raises an eyebrow and tentively poked at the box for a moment before opening it. Carefully she peeked at what was inside after her curiousity got the better of her. She was like a cat in a way...*

Ares chuckled. "He sucker punched me. That's the only reason why he was able to do what he did. If he tried it again, I'd make him eat his hammer." Tossing his sister a wink, he shrugged. "But that's okay. Aphrodite and I are taking a break. Don't worry about it."

Ares chuckled. "He sucker punched me. That's the only reason why he was able to do what he did. If he tried it again, I'd make him eat his hammer." Tossing his sister a wink, he shrugged. "But that's okay. Aphrodite and I are taking a break. Don't worry about it."*She glanced up from the box just briefly to look at him and raise an eyebrow with a smirk that said "suuurreeee"*

A break? Oh... trouble in paradise? do tell...

*She could barely contain the small giggle. She loved Aphrodite and Ares's relationship... it caused much chaos and thus it thrilled and amused her to no end*

As Eris opens the gift the first thing she will see is a small card upon which written in Ancient Greek is the following.

*Eris, You work too hard and sleep even less. For three days may you sleep and dream dreams that are meant for you. Do not fear for things will work themselves out.*

While the box remains open, an undetectable mist begins traveling upwards and around those on the balcony. The mist then travels slowly from the balcony inside to envelope those that are inside the palace within the room adjacent to the balcony. The mist will seem just like a small breeze coming from the ocean. It will give the air around a slight scent of Jasmine. It won’t do any physical damage but it will cause a few interesting effects, even on those that are gods and goddesses, even the elves will feel the effect. Mortals will not be able to stop it. At first a slight numb feeling will take over the body and then the eyes will start to close, no matter how much they fight they will eventually close.

And for three days.... Those affected by the mist shall sleep and dream....


((~goes into hiding for a while~ Umm.. Just so everyone knows... This mist mainly effects Eris, Ares, Iliya, and those that are in the other room. It will dissolve by the time anyone comes back to check on the party goers and whatnot. Just don't.. kill me... :oops: ))

((Oh.... and another thing... If anyone knows their Greek Mythology. The dream sequences that everyone will go through is sort of like being in the Eliysian (sp?) Fields... Um.. so stress levels are going to go waaaaaay down... But yet they will all be aware of what's going on during the dream state and will still be aware when they all wake up ~goes to hide again~))

*She blinks a few times and makes a slight face when she reads the card. When seeing the mist come out of the box her eyes go wide and she moves to stand, get out of the way of it. Unfortunately because she was right next to the box with her nose practicaly in it, it was just too late. The numbness crept in as she tried to leave the balcony. At first she reached out and grabbed Ares, as if trying to pull him with her, but then her eyes started to close. Landing on her knees first, she crumbled to the ground, falling asleep on the floor with one last thought running through her head damnit... I'll get even with her for this...*

OOC: Argh... why do these Earth-shaking things happen when I'm gone? Could someone fill me in?

((OOC: everyone is passing out from some mist that came out of a box sent by Eris's sister. Eris still has the card in her hand that came with it. You can bring in Jai from a differant room so you can say he was uneffected))

Iliya not realizing what was going on, turned and watched as Eris fell to the floor. Stepping closer she saw the fine mist that escaped from the box and felt a numbness take over her. She sank to the floor and supported her body with her arms for a moment.

"What.... happ..."

Her eyes closed and sleep overtook her, causing her to fall to the floor near Eris.

Washu, still in the same room as Daniel, Eris, and the others, drops down unconcious.

The doornob to the bathroom rattles a bit, and then the door swings open, revealing Jai walking out into the gas. Jai stretches a bit, "Sorry I was gone so long, dear, but..."
He opens his eyes, expecting to see Eris. Instead, he sees a smoke-filled room with a floor covered by unconcious people, goddesses, etc.
"Mother of..."
Jai, making sure not to breathe in, makes a mad dash for the bathroom. Once he is inside and has the door shut, he flips on the fan.
"Robots! Get in here!" he yells into his ear-phone, "Bring me a gas mask, and prepare for a nano-clean. I hope to Goddess that those people in there are still alive... waitaminute..."
Jai suddenly has a revilation.
"Shit! What if that stuff's poisonous? Oh man, and Eris, Washu, and Daniel are in there, too!"
Pulling his shirt up over his nose, Jai bursts out of the restroom and runs through the gas. Seeing Eris, Jai grabs her and makes a break back to the restrooms. After dropping Eris off in a safe corner of the room with plenty of air, Jai takes a breather and then runs out and moves as many people as he can (about 6) into saftey before he too succumns to the gas.

Jai collapses in the middle of the floor, and he had apparently just spotted Washu and Daniel when he ran out of air.

((~blinks~ Not a gas.. a fine mist... It wouldn't be as thick as smoke either.

And since it would have near dissippated by the time Jai came out of the bathroom he'll only be affected for a few hours.))

((BOL poor Jai!!! *snickerfit*))

*so now Eris is laying on the floor of the bathroom*

OOC: Damn AOL has been giving me problems. Sorry for not posting in forever. I read through the previous posts, but I'm still confused.... Did Resi kick the bucket?

((OOC: no no... everyone is only passing out and falling asleep))

OOC: No. He succumbed to a fine sleeping mist. Sent in a gift by Eris's sister... ~coughsmecoughs~ He'll be out for a few hours....

~goes back to hiding~

A third Argonian meanders into the conference hall, carrying a pair of long packages, wrapped in some sort of leathery membrane. He lays them on the table in front of Redscale, then turns to leave. Whiptail turns toward Ares. "Perhaps we will have the honor of fighting beside each other in the coming war. My blood boils with bloodlust, and I hunger for battle."

Garand's head bobs about, seemingly of its own accord. "So sleepy, must get one last drink...." He attempts to unscrew the flask, but can't quite manage it. He sinks into his chair, in a dreamless sleep.

Whiptail, seeing Garand succumb to the effects of the mysterous mist, carefully eases the flask out of Garand's limp hand. Making the noise that passes for a chuckle for a Dark Argonain, he unscrews the flask and takes a long sip. He recaps the flask and replaces it in the general's hand. "What he doesn't know, won't hurt him." He says, shrugging. Redscale just shakes his head in disgust, waiting for the others to come around so he could present the Empress and her mate with their wedding gifts. Maybe he'd take a quick nap too. He leans back in his chair and dozes off. Whiptail goes out to the balcony, and begins to run through a few katas of the Quickclaw style, with Garand's Argonian Naval Ops commander.

OOC: Sorry, but I'm going to control a minor character that isn't mine for the sake of humorus RP. Hope no one minds!
IC:

*doorbell rings*
*Erisian servant walks up to door*
"Who's there?"
"TWO-THOUSAND ROBOT SOLDIERS SENT BY JAI RESI TO RESCUE THE PARTY GUESTS FROM POTENTIAL DEATH, SUFFERING, SLEEP, ETC."
"Oh, you're with Jai? Take the elevator to the twentyith floor and turn right. The party's behind the first door on the left, you can't miss it."
"MANY THANKS, MY GOOD FLESHY FRIEND."
*the servant opens the door*
*robots march in, and take turns using the elevators*
*the head robot gives the servant a 50RC tip*

((*dies laughing*))

((BOL omg! Okay... so... this was an interesting twist.. ~eyes Resi and snickers~ Heh.. anyway.. yes so reptiles... they wouldn't be affected... ~shifty eyes~ Umm.. yeah.. anyway... ~goes back to hiding~))

OOC: Reptiles typically have slower metabolic rates than mammals, due to the fact that they cannot generate their own body heat. Thus, chemicals affect them at a slower rate. Historically, Argonians have been immune to all know poisons, both botanical and chemical, and resistant to most diseases.

(( Why do i miss the good Rps!....No fair! ))

(OOC: I'll just jump in if thats ok, if not just ignore my post)

IC:

*And blue skinned elf walked into the room, she had bypassed the doormen, as she was used to, and had slipped in undetected, as usual.
She wore a black hodded cloak and had the look of a ranger to her.
She looked at the mass of people lying on the floor*

" Damn i'm too late"

*She walked over to Eris and took the card out of her limb body*

"It's her! i knew it! i'm close now!"

*But unfotunatly, before she could attempt to revive the others and even introduce herself, she too hit the floor*

Whiptail stares at the newcomer's limp form. "Another softskin." He looks more closely. "An....Elf? Odd, elves are usually not blue." He shrugs, then goes back to his katas.

*And blue skinned elf walked into the room

((OOC: Blue elf? Is she a Drow? just wondering))

The bunny had followed Eris...
The bunny was asleep...but not naturally, the emergency sensor had noted the odd brain rythems and had tried to shock the bunny back awake...the rabbit twitched a few times...and then sent out a security signal...Bunny 4258-JT5 Danger...Interference Case 1... In the bunny, a small vial of liquid breaks and the contents begin to corrode the electronics and nervous tissue of the bunny....the bunny is dead...


In the dark caverns of Lords of War...the signal is noted...and an emergency message is sent...to another bunny,

In another land, hot and sweltirning a bunny in a basket, jumps up on a woman in a straw hat...the bunny nibbles on her ear...and the woman rises and heads into a nearby allyway...and vanishes...

*Eris mumbles in her sleep as she lies on the bathroom floor.*

((A clever bump? possibly... man... never thought I'd have to bump this thread))

In the Temple of Athena Hubris...a light shimmers in a false door placed in a dark corner, the light expands and a woman steps out...with a straw hat, sunglasses, and a bunny in a basket.

She walks into the center isle, ignoring the massive statue that towers over her...The woman in white walks up to a woman of middle age, dressed in robes of red silk with various patterns in gold on her sleves...the older woman is tending two large urns on tripods, emitting some smoke...
"Henrietta, I need the plane...somethings happend at Eris's in the North Pacific" the woman in white says...

Henrietta appears to jump about ten feet at the sound, "Ah, yes your Greatness...I'll notify the ready crew immediatly..." Henrietta, drops her head and bows the the other woman...
"Thank You..." she states, turns and heads towards the great bronze doors and the sunlight at the other end of the temple...

Henrietta looks at the back of the figure in white and pulls a small phone out of a conceled pocket in her robe..."Her Greatness want's the plane ASAP...get the ready crew out Now..."

OOC: Perhaps I should BUMP this....

The robots, with no notion of personal space, are crammed into the elevators. When the doors finally open, robots fall out of the small space, and slide onto the floor. They all get up, and release small clouds of nanites that begin to eat the mist. They grab about three humans each, and leap out of the palace via the balcony. Among these humans are Washu and Daniel, but no Jai. The robots have failed to spot him, even though he was assigned priority.

((OOC: I'm gonna assume either Ares passed out from the mist, or he's in one of his stupors again LOL))

*And blue skinned elf walked into the room

((OOC: Blue elf? Is she a Drow? just wondering))

((OOC: Night elf, drow, call it what you will. But she is good not evil))

*She began to arise as the robots cleared then mist, and as soon as she regaind her senses she ran to help Eris up*

" ERIS! was this your sister!? I've been tracking her for days, she's been doing this sort of thing all over the place, thinking back i should relly have gotten a mask by now, oh well"

"Anyway, do you know where she may have gone? I need to find her"

One of the robots finds Jai, slaps him up a bit, and he slowly wakes up. Choughing and sputtering, Jai slowly climbs to his feet, and is only able to say "Can someone get the number of that moose?" before collapsing again.

"POOR GUY," the robot said, "HE MUST STILL BE WOOZY FROM THE GAS."

((Assuming either Ares has fallen asleep due to the mist or is in a stupor I'm going to go on from there. Assuming everyone else is asleep as well, except for those who caught the end of the mist. They'll have woken up by now or will anyway...

~blinks~ Poor Jai...))


In the midst of the confusion a cloaked and hooded figure appears near one of the sleeping patrons of the party. Looking around, the figure makes her way towards where Jai has brought Eris, keeping an eye on the robots as well. The bathroom? The figure laughs softly, a slight musical hint to the laughter rings throughout the silent room, slowly waking those who had only been exposed to the last effects of the mist.

As the figure made its way into the bathroom, it leans against the doorframe for a moment and looks at the elf. Setting off sleep mists all over the place? Not quite. Only where they were needed. The figure advanced into the room and chuckled softly.

"And why do you need to find me my dear elf? What could you possibly want with me?"

Meanwhile, as Jai wakes up the figure pokes its head back out and chuckles a bit. Shaking its head the figure looks back into the bathroom and stares at the elf from under its hood.

Whiptail comes in from the balcony to find an odd sight: A hooded figure walking among the sleeping forms of his new companions. He swifty draws both of his katanas. Pointing one at the figure, he says "I know not who you are, but I assume that you are responsible for the trickery here." He takes a step closer, still keeping a katana leveled at the figure, the other one held in a ready position. "I assume this becasue you walk among the dreamers, yet do not dream."

*Eris is still sound alseep on the bathroom floor. She didn't sleep much, but when she did it was hard to wake her. Rolling onto her stomach she mumbles incoherantly, and is completely unaware of anything that might be going on around her*

((I've always wondered what gods did when bored. I would attack now, while you're sleeping and your allies rest, but I'm under military occupation by Tor Yvresse. Also, terrorists attacked and wiped out a lot of my government. Sux to be me.))

((I've always wondered what gods did when bored. I would attack now, while you're sleeping and your allies rest, but I'm under military occupation by Tor Yvresse. Also, terrorists attacked and wiped out a lot of my government. Sux to be me.))((hehe good thing only the Empress and the Minister of Elven Relations are asleep too. All the other officals who run the nation like the Head of millitary, and head of defence were not in the room when this happened. Actualy not many people outside this room in the palace know this is happening. hehehe the Kallistian millitary is at full power currently and everyone is still on defensive right now because of the whole Melkor war anyway. Not like we'd get caught off gaurd *grins*))

((Did Eris have something to do with this attack?))


http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=66818&start=120


((Type of thing she would arrange, isn't it?))

((hehe she was not directly involved. Though it does seem like something she might have had something to do with possibly. Its hard to tell, especialy ICly. Most chaos that happens she at least knows of and either directly or indirectly effects even thought she's not always aware of her actions consciencely. Though it could have been one of the other trixter Gods/Goddesses as well))

Whiptail comes in from the balcony to find an odd sight: A hooded figure walking among the sleeping forms of his new companions. He swifty draws both of his katanas. Pointing one at the figure, he says "I know not who you are, but I assume that you are responsible for the trickery here." He takes a step closer, still keeping a katana leveled at the figure, the other one held in a ready position. "I assume this becasue you walk among the dreamers, yet do not dream."

The figure turns slowly and walks back out of the bathroom. Eyeing Whiptail the figure tilts its head slowly and then laughs softly. The voice that eminates from the darkened space is very much female but also laced with the knowledge of ages.

"You assume correctly, Whiptail. Yes.. I do know who you are."

Slowly the figure crosses it's arms and a slight smile can be seen.

"I commend you on your resistance to the sleeping mist.. Though I had set it to affect reptilains as well.."

After a moment the figure uncrosses it's arms and reaches up to draw back the hood conceal the features. At first it's hard to distinguish who the figure could really be. Though when the hood is fully drawn back, standing there amidst the sleeping bodies is the Goddess of History, herself, Lady Clio.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/307750/clio2.jpg

***This is AH-1 calling Eris Kallisti control...we wish to land, have priority delivery for the Empress...***

As the plane circles, a white owl leaves the plane, carrying a small basket...heading towards the palace...

***This is AH-1 calling Eris Kallisti control...we wish to land, have priority delivery for the Empress...***

As the plane circles, a white owl leaves the plane, carrying a small basket...heading towards the palace...***AH-1 this is Eris Kallisti. You have clearance to land on airstrip Red 1. Wellcome to Kallisti City***

*Nia heads up to the main floor from the Defence room. Her expression is one of concern yet determination as she haeds for one of the comunications terminals. Comletely oblivious? Only for a moment as she makes her calls then looks up again to notice everyone passed out. Her head whirls to Lady Clio and she doesn't seem to know what to say... after a few moments she notcies Eris is not in the main room*

Where is Eris?! What happened?!

*Her eyes dart to Jai who is being slapped awake by a robot, but then she looks back to Clio*

The owl appears to enter the room...and drop the basket...and then slowly transform back into her orginal shape...well, with a large breastplate with medusa on the front...

She looks upon the group with a decerning eye

"Well Clio...it has been a long time hasn't it? I really don't know what to say...altough I would like to know why Ares is on the floor...have we decided to cut into Hypnos territory? I am really getting annoyed at these family get togethers we seem to be having...some of us do have responsibilties elsewhere, Eris actually now has a nation to run...Ah where is Eris?"

A bunny jumps out of the basket...

*Nia throws her hands up in frustration and mumbles*

I'm starting to think we're having horrible security breaches arund ehr

*She pressed the button on her com and speaks to Alex Wazzat.*

Alex, get a fix on Eris's comlink. It seems everyone up here has passed out. Someone make sure the gaurds have gas masks for now on or something....

*Nia was doing her best to keep her cool and not either a.) panic or b.) blow up in a fit of anger*

*Nia throws her hands up in frustration and mumbles*

I'm starting to think we're having horrible security breaches arund ehr

*She pressed the button on her com and speaks to Alex Wazzat.*

Alex, get a fix on Eris's comlink. It seems everyone up here has passed out. Someone make sure the gaurds have gas masks for now on or something....

*Nia was doing her best to keep her cool and not either a.) panic or b.) blow up in a fit of anger*

The goddess turns towards Nia...
"Now, Now...you just need to get Eris to move to that new palace of hers...and security has pretty much been run over by a wave of robots out on the lawn...as for the gas...it appears to have disapated...unfortunatly for Clio she forgot about some charmed items being left around in these mortal realms"...as she flicked a finger towards the large lizard like creature...

The bunny begins to hop around...

*She looks to Athena and nods*

I deffinately will advise her to move there once I know where she is.

*Her eyes dart to Clio again suspisiously*

She arched a brow slightly. Athena. It figured. She shook her head slightly and laughed softly.

"Well.. Be glad I didn't kill him. Not that I would. And not cut into Hypnos's territory. He owed me a favor. And I know Eris has a nation to run, as do I. But Eris also needs to rest. Speaking of Eris.. She's lying on the floor in the bathroom."

She paused a moment and looked at Nia. So much like Iliya but yet so different.

"And you Miss Starr... Your sister is lying on the balcony. And security breaches are the last of your worries."

She removed the cloak she was wearing to reveal her normal silverish grey ensemble.

"And as for the charmed items. Yes apparently I had forgotten. But it wasn't a gas.. It was a mist.. It isn't going to kill anyone. Just let them.. sleep.. for a few days. They'll be fine. Besides.. If you're really so agitated I have the antidote."

Athena, picks up a chair and sits down...
"I'm afraid I'm in the dark as to why your forcing your half-sister and brother both into sleep...not your area really...or have the Muses decided to amuse themselves with party tricks...As for Ares, well...I'm not his biggest fan, not since he started haning out with Eris, but she appears to have mellowed over the years...this sudden lets do good for Eris is curious also..."


The bunny bounces into the bathroom...and sits next to Eris...waiting...

*Nia blinks a few times and glanced over to the balcony*

Iilya?

*Heading in that direction,she had wanted to argue with Clio, but best not to anger a Goddess of any sort. Tapping her com unit again she notified security as to what was going on. As she passed Jai and the robot she tapped the robots metal shoulder. She knew the Resi Corp.'s robots could be trusted*

Could you get Eris and bring her to the new palace please... I don't think she's going to be waking up anytime soon. A transport will be waiting outside. Someone needs to watch over her at all times... she's horribly vulnerable in this state. The servants at the new palace will show you where her room is there.

*She glances at Jai for a moment, as if she were going to say something. Instead she just smiles slightly then heads off to the balcony to try and revive her sister*

She glances at Whiptail for a moment and then moves to sit in a chair across from Athena.

"Well it does get boring recording everything that goes on in the world. And it isn't all the Muses. Just me.. And only for this one thing. Granted I didn't think she would open the gift so early.. That must have been Iliya's doing."

She paused a moment.

"Perhaps Eris realizes that she needs to help others and even in causing chaos can be helpful to an extent."

Out side on the balcony Iliya was curled on the floor near the table. Still out cold, but curled in her fist was a small bottle. If the vial was opened Nia would know what the contents were.

*Nia knelt by her sister's side and tried to nudge her awake. Of course it didn't work. Frowning she moved to pick her up, but then noticed the bottle in her hand. Prying it from her sister's fingers she uncorked it and carefully sniffed it.*

this should wake her...

*She pressed the bottle to Iliya's lips and tried to get her to drink it*

Iliya barely moved, but once the vial was placed to her lips she opened her mouth slightly. As the contents were poured, she did eventually swallow. Mumbling something softly in elvish she slowly begin to stir, but it would still be a few minutes before she fully awoke.

{Talana... in the city... find her..}

Whiptail spun his katanas a bit before putting them away. "The Dark Argonians are only slowly affected by your dreaming mist. My companion soon succembed to its effects as well. Those of my race have an inborn resistance to magic, but our numbers are few." He sits back down next to the still-sleeping Redscale.

OOC: Figured somebody'd need to stay awake to keep out any would-be assassins. Call me paranoid.

Clio glanced at Whiptail and nodded slowly.

"So I see and know."

She nodded again and turned back to Athena.

OOC: I figured as much. Heck I'd be paranoid too. :)

OOC: Thanks for being understanding.

OOC: ~salutes~ If it had been me, I would have done the same thing. You're welcome.

Iliya barely moved, but once the vial was placed to her lips she opened her mouth slightly. As the contents were poured, she did eventually swallow. Mumbling something softly in elvish she slowly begin to stir, but it would still be a few minutes before she fully awoke.

{Talana... in the city... find her..}*Nia furrows her brow, blinking a few times she tries to shake her sister into a more awake state*

Iliya! Iliya! where is she?! Is she by herself?

*She hits her com, sending word to the gaurds*

Be on the lookout for a female elven child, aproximately appears 10 years old... answers to Talana

Shaken awake, Iliya blinks slowly and shakes her head.

"She's.. a guard with her. Two by now..."

She runs her hand through her hair and sits up slowly.

"Did you really need to shout and shake me so hard Nia? That does hurt you know.."

She smiled a bit.

"Good to see you by the way."

*She lets out a relieved laugh*

Oh good... your ok... nice to see you too

*She stands and tries to help her sister up*

She shakes her head slightly as she stands with her sister's help.

"Yes I'm ok.. Have a slight headache now but yes ok."

She laughs softly.

"And you have yet to see your niece. She should be arriving here soon... But... What happened?"

The robots then try delivering a mild electric shock to Jai's face, which "...WORKED REMARKABLY WELL." Jai shot up like a bottle rocket, twitched a little, and eventually said, "Uh... I guess I'm fine."

He looks around quizicly, "What happened here? Eris? Where's Eris?!"

"She is fine, Mr. Resi. A simple sleeping mist was all it was." Whiptail says reassuringly.

Clio refrained from laughing quietly and looked to Jai.

"You yourself Mr Resi placed her in the bathroom. Though she was already affected by the sleeping mist. It was a an interesting strategy."

Iliya blinked a bit and looked at Clio. The elf shook her head slightly and ran a hand through her hair. Clio looked at her assistant and shook her head slightly.

"Sorry Iliya.. I suppose I should have told you to wait on that gift..."

Garand starts awake, toppling his chair over and crashes to the floor. "What the hell just happened?!?" He shouts from the floor.

He looks around quizicly, "What happened here? Eris? Where's Eris?!"

"I hope she's fine, i've been tracking her sister for months now and i need your and Eris's help to find her. Can you help me?"

Whiptail glaces over at the speaker, "She's fine, Mr. Resi dragged her into the bathroom before succumbing to the effects of the dream-mist." He ambles out to the balcony, staring out over the city.

At the words of the speaker, Clio laughs softly. Seated next to Athena is Clio, Pendral Vale's ruler and Goddess of History. She shook her head slightly and looked at the elven ranger.

"She.. is sitting right in front of you..."

OOC: Apparently I was having spelling problems.

Whiptail makes his way back into the main area. "Why is it that you hunt her sister?"

"Her sister is HERE!? i cannot believe what you say is true!"

She looked at whiptail

"I hunt her because..."

Her eyes turned pure ice blue

"... she killed my father "

Athena looks at him...and states...

"Which sister of Eris do you seek? Or should I be calling upon my decendents to defend Clio...or myself?" She rises again, and her hand stays on the hilt of a sword...Athena clicks her tounge and the bunny hops back into the room...

"Order to standby, E class transmission..."

The bunny's ears perk strait up, and it stands on it's hind legs...

Clio frowned and searched through the millions of memories she had. No where could she see herself killing anyone. She glanced at Athena and reached out to touch the other goddesses arm.

"Athena.. The only way to really find out which sister she is looking for in a peaceful manner is for me to consult my books... For the Gods may be contrite, but they have never resorted to killing for no reason... Even Ares has explinations for the things he does..."

She stood slowly and looked at the elf in front of them. To be accused in a subtle manner was one thing, but to be accused outright was something else altogether.

Clio frowned and searched through the millions of memories she had. No where could she see herself killing anyone. She glanced at Athena and reached out to touch the other goddesses arm.

"Athena.. The only way to really find out which sister she is looking for in a peaceful manner is for me to consult my books... For the Gods may be contrite, but they have never resorted to killing for no reason... Even Ares has explinations for the things he does..."

She stood slowly and looked at the elf in front of them. To be accused in a subtle manner was one thing, but to be accused outright was something else altogether.

"Athena.. The only way to really find out which sister she is looking for in a peaceful manner is for me to consult my books... For the Gods may be contrite, but they have never resorted to killing for no reason... Even Ares has explinations for the things he does..."


Athena just looked back at Clio...
"Yes, you might have a record of that...The only elf I recall having slain was a man named Mitock at the battle of the Fork bridge near Torhall...but he was too young to have any children, and his brother fought by my side in that...his family now lives on the isle of Patowski, as the House of Patowski...but they are a mixed breed now...less than a tenth elf by now. And I darsay if Mitock was your father...well he was dead before I slew him..."

She continues to stand, ready...

Whiptail draws a katana and salutes her with it. "I admire your courage. You must avenge your father. I will hunt with you, if that is what you desire."

*Nia looks to her sister and nods slowly*

I called some of the royal gaurd to look for her. Hopefully she'll be here soon

*She glances at Clio and Athena*

what's going on here?

"I hope she's fine, i've been tracking her sister for months now and i need your and Eris's help to find her. Can you help me?"*it slowly comes back to Jai*
"Sure, I think Eris' in a safe place. At least that's what I can remember. So anyway, what do you need done?"

((OOC: Sorry, I'm a little lost. :oops: Could someone just give me a quick summary of what's going on?))

((OOC; How many sisters does she have??!? i thought there was only one!!))

She looked at Whiptail.

"I thank you my friend"

She looked at the crowd.

"I know one of Eris sisters killed him, but which i have no idea, but as i held my dying father, he told my it was one of them"

She took a breath, and sighed.

"As he was about to tell me a name he passed on, typical really..."

OOC: quick rundown.

Eris is in the bathroom still under the effects of the sleep mist. Athena and Clio are out in the main room with Whiptail, Redscale, Jai, the ranger elf, Nia and Iliya. The rest of the party in the room is still asleep except for the ones that were brought out by the robots.

The mist has long since disappated. Those that were effected will be asleep for three days unless they caught the tail end like Jai and will only be asleep for a few hours. The antidote will be submitted soon I think. :oops:

Eris has quite a few sisters and brothers. Read up on Greek Mythology.. They were all fathered by Zeus. Granted most are half sisters/brothers. But there are quite a lot.

Here's a site that lists almost everything dealing with Greek Mythology:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/5545/

((OC: another quick note. Nia told the robot who was with Jai to take Eris to the other palace untill she woke up))

OOC: That site ''isn't available'' apparently

IC:

The Ranger looked at Whiptail

"I.. er, this feels a bit odd... but... er... i think i know you from somewhere.. my name is... Kris.. do i know you? Do you know me?"

She shook her head

"Sorry, must be dejavu, i have this strange feeling i'm with you in a hut with a band of explorers, near a marsh! The very thought!" :wink:

"Anyway, what was i saying? oh yes..."

"I WANT TO SEE ALL OF THEM... NOW!"

She cleared her throat

"Please"

OOC: Ah try http://www.pantheon.org/mythica.html and look under Nyx for her daughters and Zeus for his daughters

IC: Athena just looks at her...
"Who do you think I am, Zeus himself, I can't order the other Gods around...perhaps you had better tell your tale...so our historian can find the right reference...What was your father's name.."

Kris had a browse of the site, don't ask how, she just did...

"Eris has many kin i can see"

She typed away....

"But 'Eris' is no one of them, how... odd"

She concluded her observations

"Well as i say i know not which one it was but i do know this..."

She leant against a wall, threw her hood back to show her brilliant white hair, and began.

"My father was a explorer by the name of Xirt (Pronounced Zert), he found a race of elves called the frost elves, and he fell inlove with one, and that one became my mother, as i was born, a halfcast, but it mattered not."

She took a breath

"My father longed for adventure and when i turned 16 he left for a land called grease, and i went with him, adventure seemed to be in my blood. We found many a treasure and even met a god or two, i think thier names were 'Damocles' and 'Evadne' but that also matters not, for one day, it all went wrong "

She took, yet another breath

"My father left early one mornig for food, and then i heard him shout for me, by the time my elvens leg got me there, i was to late. He lay there dying and... and..."

Whiptail cut in.

"The rest you know"

Kris raised herself to whiptail's ear (or hearing hole, as the case may be)

"Thank you Whiptail"

"So now that is my tale, what does your historian make of it?"

She went and sat in a corner with whiptail, and pulled down her hood

OOC: What all going on, exactly. Everyone been gassed I see. Is this all still happening at Eris' Palace in her capital? Is Whiptail, the talking bunny? I am a bit lost, since I have not been able to keep up due to college (which should not be a problem anymore). Can someone clue me in, please.

Eris is out by a sleeping gas from Clio...
Didn't work on Whiptail who is a well I don't know how to describe him other than a reptilian creature

The bunny has no name...it is well...a living communications device...basicly a semi-sentient creature that is both deadly (has nasty sharp pointy teeth) and a small wavelenght transmitter powered by a radiothermal battery (not good idea to open one up...) Not A&H Tech but Lord of Wars who is an ubertech nation (long story but Athena is also connected to them)

A figure appeared at the entrance to the room and glanced around. Shrouded for a second by the light from the hallway, John Silver, again stepped into the room.

He wears an extremely expensive black suit, which seems not to fit his image at all. The man is tall, dark, and handsome, with black hair and the look of someone who hasn't shaven in a few day. He looks almost youthful and his visage seem surprisingly similar to that of a story-book pirate, even with the suit.

The thought that the first words out of his mouth should be, "Arrr, me matey," is very powerful in the minds of those watching, but these are not his words. "Well, it appears we have a problem," Silver states, his face guardedly neutral. "What happen, here?"

Apparently, Silver had slipped away at some point during the party. When and to where, remain a mystery. As well as, his reason for leaving. Did he know what was going to happen? Unlikely, but he had a habit of leaving his comings and going ambiguous to leave people guessing.

OOC: Thanks, A&H. Scalies, huh, guess I will have to devote some time to reading through everything. Anyway, getting late, here in Florida. Be back tomorrow morning sometime. Goodnight, all.

Washu is still under the effects of the sleep mist, snuggling Daniel in the bathroom.

Jai frantically looks around, trying to remember where he left Eris...

Washu is still under the effects of the sleep mist, snuggling Daniel in the bathroom.

Jai frantically looks around, trying to remember where he left Eris...*Nia glances at Jai and walks over to him. Tapping his shoulder she points towards the bathroom, then walks back over to her sister's side*

"It appears what I thought would do some good, has only caused problems. That shall be rectified momentarily. But first..."

Clio sighs softly as she stands. Reaching into the confines of her robes, she pulls what appears to be a small book. Holding it in her hand she whispers softly to it. Slowly the object increases in size to reveal that it is indeed a book. Not just any but one that seems to shift and bend in the light but yet remain completely straight.

She turned to look at the elf named Kris and arched a brow slightly. She was being just a tad bit rude. She shook her head slightly and placed the book on the table near her. Sitting again, she slowly opened the book and watched as the pages filled in with the origins of the Frost Elves.

She frowned slightly and could only think of one possible explination. Though at the moment, she wasn't quite sure. Sighing softly she truned to look at everyone.

"The historian needs to do some more reasearch... And set about waking everyone up..."

Iliya blinked a bit and looked at her sister, when she walked back. Shaking her head slightly, the elf looked utterly confused. She turned to her sister for a moment and spoke softly in elven.

{I think this matter just got bigger than anyone here save for the Gods themselves... Though it sounds like something Nemesis would do...}

She frowned slightly wondering where her daughter was.

Nia glances at Jai and walks over to him. Tapping his shoulder she points towards the bathroom, then walks back over to her sister's side*Jai stares blankly, then it hits him. Or, rather he hits himself. A little slap to the forehead jumpstarts his memory (with a little help from Nia's more-than-obvious hint). He thanks Nia, then hurries over to the bathroom. Opening the door, he calls out,
"Eris? Are you in here? Ow... stupid headache... that darn sleep gas must've done that to me... *AHEM* Where are you, Eris?"

OOC: Poor Jai...

OOC: Poor Jai...OOC: Meh, he's had worse days. He's just sort of physically and emotionally beat up right now, but time heals all wounds and all that.

OOC: I bet he has. ~nods and grins~

Eris is gonna be peeved at her sister when she wakes up... ~blinks a bit~

OOC: Nemisis is what I was also thinking...

Athena looked around....
"I really have no clue, I've tended to keep myself out of mortal affairs recently..."

Silver glanced around and now frowned obviously. "What did happen, here," he asks more to himself than anyone or anything else. Seeing Jai, he walks over to the bewildered man. "Who did this," he prompts, menace creeping into his voice. "And why?"

Iliya blinked a bit and looked at her sister, when she walked back. Shaking her head slightly, the elf looked utterly confused. She turned to her sister for a moment and spoke softly in elven.

{I think this matter just got bigger than anyone here save for the Gods themselves... Though it sounds like something Nemesis would do...}

She frowned slightly wondering where her daughter was.*Nia looks to Iliya and nods slowly. For the most part her expression was blank, and she spoke at a whisper in elven.*

{I agree... hopefully Eris won't be too terribly upset when she wakes up though... last time she got really pissed at a family member it nearly flooded in Kallisti City... And that would have been alright except it took weeks to get rid of all the tree frogs. She's been doing her best to keep her Strife side in check but it pops out now and again}

Silver glanced around and now frowned obviously. "What did happen, here," he asks more to himself than anyone or anything else. Seeing Jai, he walks over to the bewildered man. "Who did this," he prompts, menace creeping into his voice. "And why?"*Nia glanced over to Silver with a pleasent smile*

A missunderstanding Mr. Silver...really nothing to worry about. Eris has fallen asleep, and so have quite a few others. They should hopefully be waking up soon. I belive Eris is still on the bathroom floor though... if someone would be so kind as to move her someplace more suitable, it would be appriecited.

He thanks Nia, then hurries over to the bathroom. Opening the door, he calls out,
"Eris? Are you in here? Ow... stupid headache... that darn sleep gas must've done that to me... *AHEM* Where are you, Eris?"*She's still sleeping quietly on the bathroom floor. She doesn't respond to Jai... or anyone else for that matter. Luckly she doesn't snore.*

"I see," Silver responds, an eye brow raised. "Well this place not sort of excitement." He looks around the room at the people still dozing. For a second he smiles, some unknown thought crossing his mind.

*Nia watches Mr. Silver for a moment then moves over to Allanna Quicksilbver for a bit. It seemed her elf friend was dozing in a chair near a cornor. Nia nudged her slightly, but of course, it did no good. She looked over to her sister again and shrugged*

maybe we should get some gaurds in here to move people to their quarters... Its really not going to look good with everyone alseep like this...

Silver looks around for a second, nudges someone. "I agree," he states, gesturing. From the doorway another man appears. A quick look around and that man too disappears. The guards had been summoned.

Garand dozes back off.

Iliya nodded slowly to her sister, her expression growing blank. She spoke again softly.

{I hope she won't be too upset either. The last thing any of us needs is for her to lose control on her Strife... Especially now..}

Clio sighed softly and glanced at Silver, thankful Nia answered that. She furrowed her brow slightly and withdrew from her robes a small box. Setting it on the table she opens it revealing small vials of what looks to be just water. She turns towards the group and crosses her arms over her chest for a moment.

"I believe I know who may have been involved with that situation... But for now.. Would all of you mind helping to administer the antidote to the sleeping persons. Unfornunately it has to be given orally.. There is no mist form..."

Whiptail nods. "Yes, I do remember you. I don't hunt with just anyone." He begins to stretch, trying to control his slowly rising bloodlust. It came in waves, each stronger than the last...

OOC: He's not going to hurt anyone at the party, he'll just be easily annoyed for a while.

-not needed-

The sound of the Elven language drifted to Silver's ear, reminding him he should resume his elvan language lessons, when he had time. He couldn't quite place which dialect that was being spoken, or anything that was being said.

Again, Silver glanced across the group, his gaze resting on Whiptail for a second longer than anyone else, before turning to Clio. "I be more than glad to help." Silver smiled. "Orally," he asks, an eye brow arcing, again.

A slight chuckle is heard from Garand, "I was wondering the same thing."

Iliya glanced to Clio and nodded a bit, walking up and taking one of the vials. She turned to the group and started speaking.

{This vial contains the antidote for the sleeping mist... It is to be administered by.. well.. Pouring it down the sleeper's throat... Actually.. making them swallowing it. It's actually quite simple. Hold the person's nose if need be so they are made to swallow it... They'll awaken within five to ten minutes once the liquid has been ingested.}

Glancing back to Clio, Iliya realized she just spoke in Silvan and sighed. Shaking her head slightly she turned to her ruler and friend.

"Sorry..."

Clio chuckled softly and looked at the elf and smiled. Turning back to the group, she repeated what her assistant and friend had said in a language they all could understand.

"Easy enough don't you think? I however.. should wake Eris... She'll be upset enough as it is.."

Jai was busy rooting through the bathroom looking for Eris to hear any of this. When he finally found Eris, this is what followed...
"Eris? Oh thank Goddess, there you are! Hey, are you going to wake up or what? Oh Goddess, you aren't dead? I mean, how can you die."
*checks pulse*
"Okay, well, you're not dead. But you aren't waking up. Huh. Maybe a little water'll help..."
*turns on sink*
*splashes water onto Eris*
"That did a lot. Now she's just wet, yet still asleep. Dangit, think Jai, think!"
*kicks the sink*
"Owowowowow... well that wasn't smart!"
*hops around clutching foot*
*trips over Eris*
SMASH
"Ow. As if I wasn't in a world of pain before..."
*turns to look at Eris*
"And she's STILL asleep! Argh, that's it, I'm going to have to get the info out of her sister somehow. ROBOT!"
*robot walks in*
"YES, SIR?"
"Could you do what you can to help Eris? Oh, and get someone to help me up and to heal my face, please..."

((omg... ~snickers~))

Turning her head slightly at a noise, Clio arched a brow and plucked a vial from the box. She turned and headed to the bathroom. Upon entering she glanced at Jai, then to Eris and back to Jai again. Smirking slightly she looked at the robot and the stepped forward more holding her hand out to Jai.

"Mr Resi.. It looks like you could use a hand. And the elves have great healing powers. I'm sure either Nia or my assistant, Iliya, will help you."

She'll wait for a moment or two for him to accept her help. She needed to be alone with Eris however. For when the Chaos Goddess awoke she was going to be upset.. And Clio knew where that anger would be directed. She figured, kill two birds with one stone and be done with it. It would give Clio some time with her sister and hopefully she could calm Eris down a bit.

{...sleeping mist...throat...swallowing...nose...awaken...ingested.}

Silver did his best to catch the Elven as it was spoken, but what he came out with made little sense. He made a mental note, to resume his Elven Language Lesson as soon as he returned to the Corporate Islands Region.

As Clio repeat the speak, Silver sorted out what he had heard and immediately went to work, helping to administer the antidote.

((LOL poor Jai hehe))

*Nia nodded to Clio and took a few of the vials. The first person she went to was Allanna seeings that she was standing near her anyway. It took a while to get the other elf to swallow the liquid but soon enough the elf was waking up slowly. Nia explained what had happened and had her help with getting the others awakened*


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*Eris mumbled something in her sleep but for the most part it was not understandable... actualy it sounded like it was in some strange language*

"Thanks," Jai says to Clio, "but if she shows signs of waking, run. I want a robot to be the first thing she sees when she wakes up, so that if she decides to use it as a punching bag we can still resurrect it."

Silver continued to administer the antidote to those still sleeping.

OOC: Resi, check your Telegrams. Goodnight, all.

Clio smirked a bit as she helped Jai up. She had more experience in dealing with her sister than most knew. And Eris would take out her frustrations on more than just a robot.

"I'll be alright Mr Resi. I need to explain a few things to my sister as is..."

She arched a brow slightly when Eris mumbled and shook her head. Of all the things to say. She sighed a bit and knelt down next to her sister. Opening the vial, she tilted up Eris's head and slowly emptied the contents of the vial into her mouth.

*She's going to be quite upset with me...*

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Iliya helped to administer the antidote to those sleeping. Almost forgetting about Ares on the balcony. Pausing she arched a brow slightly and picked up a vial out of the box. Heading out to the balcony to glanced around and found where Ares was asleep. Going over to him she uncapped the vial and placed it to his lips and waited for him to swallow.

Jai's facing an ethical problem.
(Thinking:) "Hmm... I have to be here to comfort Eris when she wakes up. I mean, it's my duty as her fiancee to give her the best life possible, and I know I just want to be with her and help her recover. On the other hand, she'll be royally POed when she wakes and could possibly blow this place sky-high, which is why I'd also like to be in orbit right about now, or at least encased in about ten solid feet of armor. Crud, my love, or my life... aw heck, I went with my love before, I'll go with it again."

(speaking:)"So you say you're Eris' sister, eh? So if her father's Zeus, that means that you're one out of..." Jai counts on his fingers, reaches ten, then says "twenty million? Or somewhere abouts. In any case, it's always good to meet someone who's in to healing me. What's your name?"

((gah... triple posts..))

((*edits out another one*))

*Eris was still for a while, but then the winds started to kick up outside and the front doors blew open suddenly. Outside the skies darkened and flashed with odd colored lighting. Somewhere in the distance a huge murder of crows cawed at once. Everyone had assumed right... Eris was just a bit unhappy... The normaly tropical climate outside started to change and grow cold, within a short time it was hailing outside. Nia Starr glanced around and made a slight face. Quietly she nodded to Allanna and the two women started calling people on their comlinks...*

*At about this time Eris's eyes popped open and she glared her sister. All the toilets in the palace flushed at one time and started to overflow. Almost growling Eris got to her feet and pointed a finger at her sister. Her hair was changing from red to pitch-black, and her normaly vibrant violet eyes were shifting to a deep-sea blue. ((anyone seen the cartoon Sinbad? Looks like that Eris right now. I''ll post a pic later)) The water from the overflowing toilets short circuted the robot because of a random crack in its coating near its foot. The electrical currents flowed over the water on the floor around Eris's feet but she seemed the barely notice. She didn't look at Jai yet, but for some reason the electricity wasn't hurting him either. Her voice was like ice when she finaly spoke*

Clio... Who in the nine hells do you think you are pulling this crap with me... you should know better...

*Her head tilted to the side and her neck made an audible "pop" noise.*

I have things that need to be done around here and I can't -do- that when I'm asleep you realize.... give me one good reason not to smite you right here Clio

*She glanced over at Jai finaly and blinked*

... hi hon...

((*swears up a storm*))

((...and again *swears more*))

((w00t. Here's Eris currently hehe))

http://www.cybersluagh.com/lynn/eris.jpg

((*kicks NS* post post post!!! *hyperventalates*))

She nods a bit at Jai. Then looking over to him she frowns slightly.

"I am Clio. Mr Resi... I think you should actually vacate this room... Going with love is all well and good... But Eris... It'll take the power of another god to actually be able to take her anger... She'll be better after she vents..."

Clio paused and watched her sister as her Strife side took over.

"...or not."

She stood and crossed her arms over her chest slowly, watching Eris. Slowly she rolled her eyes and sighed softly. Noting the goings on outside she waited a moment. There was a lot the Muse could take but being threatened by another God, was out of the question. Considering Zeus’s ‘Gods may not smite other Gods’ clause. She would have loved to fight Eris if only for the sake of burning of the Chaos Goddess’s anger. Clio narrowed her eyes slightly and turned towards her sister finally speaking. Her voice soft, but just as cold as Eris’ if not more so.

“Who do I think I am? Surprisingly someone who actually cares whether you exhaust yourself to the point that your Strife side would take over without you even noticing it. You needed rest damn you. You can be so damn stubborn sometimes. And it isn’t as if you have incompetent staff that can’t help you! Calm down before you destroy your own nation. Either that.. or we can take this to Zeus.”

She arched a brow slightly, none of the other Gods really like dealing with Zeus as it was. She really didn’t want to fight her own sister either. Frowning slightly she waited.

Jai wasn't even offset a little bit by Eris' Strife side this time. The thing about having a daughter that can blow up a small town is that it makes having a wife that can do the same a lot more comprehendable.
"Hey, sweet," Jai says to Eris with concern, "I was really worried there. I mean, I didn't know what to do. Then your sister came and... well, thanks to her you're awake now. Then again, she was the one who put you to sleep in the first place, so..."
Jai sees he Strife flare up in Eris' eyes, "...I think I'll be leaving now."
Jai turns toward the door and casually walks out. Once he closes the door, he makes a mad dash for the nearest piece of furnature and hides behind it.

*Eris scowls at her sister and crosses her arms*

When I need to relax I'll relax... I didn't ask for your help. Right now is -not- the best time for me to sleep...

*She glances at Jai as he leaves and furrows her brow. The storm outside moves from hail to regular snow and she looks back to Clio*

now look what's happened... you've made me frighten off my fiancee

*She grumbles a bit and glances down at all the water on the floor, then she looks at the robot and makes a face*

damnit... my feet are wet now...

*She heads out of the bathroom as servants scramble to shut the doors and windows because of the snow*

"Dangit." Jai thinks, "Now I look like a coward. Sigh, I should probably go back, I mean, what's the worst that could happen?"
*Jai flashes back to when that one admiral lady from Alcona and Hubris got Eris POed...*
"Okay, now that we've seen the worst, I don't feel so bad about running off. But whats-her-face was provoking Eris, and her sister isn't. Besides, Eris is a smart woman, and she knows that attacking her sister will do nothing but destroy her own house. At least I hope she knows that..."
And then with a surge of bravery/ignorance, Jai thinks, "Might as well go back. Maybe my presence in the room will keep her from destroying us all..."

Jai walks back up to the door, opens it a crack and pokes his head in. "Hey, I just stepped out for a breath of fresh air. Can I come in, or has the conversation turned to private-stuff-that-wouldn't-concern-a-mortal-like-me?" Jai ran through the hypenated part quickly, as if it was all one noun.

"Eris you haven't relaxed in near a millenia.. And that gift was not supposed to be opened until later. Calm down. By Olympus Eris... It isn't the end of the world you know. It's not like you'll have anything to do with that like you did Atlantis... But that is neither here nor there."

She sighs softly and shakes her head.

"Your fiancee is a good man. And he left mainly to give us some time to talk. Which we do need to do Eris. Whether you like it or not..."

She watches her sister walk out of the bathroom just as Jai pokes his head in. Shaking her head slightly she exits as well, heading back towards the table where her book is sitting.

"Our conversation has been concluded for now Mr Resi..."

The wonderful thing about being the Goddess of History she can rewrite it a bit. Flipping a few pages, Clio frowns slightly and removes a quill from the air. Wonderful trick that is. Tapping the tip to her tongue she then writes a few sentences. The weather outside slowly begins to turn from snow to a heavy rain to a light drizzle.

Placing the quill on the page, she shuts the book and it shrinks back down to the small size it was once before. Glancing around the room, she watches as the anti-sleep serum takes affect and the others begin to awaken. Furrowing her brow slightly she looks around once more for her assistant and spots her outside with Ares. That was interesting indeed.

Ares grinned softly, chatting with the assistant absently as they walked together. Glancing up to Clo, he tossed her an odd sort of flippant salute. Somewhere along the lines, his clothes had changed... Although that didn't neccesarily mean anything, as he did that from time to time, just as the mood struck him. For instance, this time he wore something more formal than before, almost of a military cut, but not precisely matching any military uniform in the world. He did that once and a while. Nobody would remember seeing him change... He just suddenly wore different clothes.

Athena had noticed...
After all...watching her half brother cause more problems for her to clean up was one of the reasons she didn't like hanging around on this planet anymore. She watched Jai Resi go back and forth like a ball on a string...Eris appeared to be the paddle...

She walked over to him..."Jai Resi, may I have a word with you...If Eris doesn't mind that is..." She smiles...

*At the mention of Atlantis Eris turns and glares at her sister again. She couldn't belive she'd just brought that up. Shaking her head she mumbles something then sighs*

Your right... that's neither here nor there Clio... that was a very long time ago....

*Her tone was flat. Obviously she didn't want that to be mentioned again. Looking to Jai she sighs again, but seems unsure about what to say. She hesitates in the doorway. When Athena spoke up she shrugged a bit*

....I don't mind....

*She gave Athena a look of warning though before looking back to Jai*

I think I need a drink. I'll be in the main hall

*She snapped her fingers and a servant scurried off to bring drinks as she headed to the main hall. Her form still hadn't changed back yet*

The ranger called Kris looked around, the chaos had now subsided, everywhere except Kris' head.

Why? WHY? she shouted in her head, she just didn't know why her father had died, but she was intent of finding out.

She stood up and looked at the historian.

"Any news?"

OOC: Has anyone else had cookie detection errors over the past few days or was my PC messd up?

((OOC: it was NS messing up. they had some serious problems. they talk about in in the news section on the main page))

OOC: Any news on the Hunt for Jai RP?"

IC:

OOC: Any news on the Hunt for Jai RP?"

IC:

OOC: Has anyone else had cookie detection errors over the past few days or was my PC messd up?

Yer i have, lots and lots.

Garand, Quickclaw, and Tyrone get up to leave as a fourth man walks into the room. The man is Dekker Bray, Garand's son-in-law and second in command. "He'll be taking over for me here, Empress, it was nice to meet you an' your kinfolk." They leave in the chopper, heading back home. Dekker pulls up a chair to where everyone else is gathered.

OOC: If ya'll get bored here, feel free to check out the RP I started to pass the time, called " Sins of the Father ". Describes the early days of my main RP character's father, and fleshes out a few details of his life.

*Eris nods polietly to those leaving and then nods in greeting to Dekker*

Pleased to meet you... I'll apologize ahead of time for my current mood

*A servant comes by and hands Eris a glass of wine. The servant then tends to the others asking if they would like drinks as well. eris glances over to Jai and Athena for a moment before sipping her drink*

OOC: Any news on the Hunt for Jai RP?"

IC:I was going to resurrect it on Friday, but the Forum was obviously down.

Oh well, there's always next week...

"I think I'll need a drink, too," Jai said to a servant, "A nice glass of red wine, if you please."
He then turned to Athena, looking respectful, delighted, and overall pleasent.
"Don't show fear," Jai thought, "Goddesses can sense fear."
"So," Jai began to say to Athena, "that was some introduction you had there. Personally, I would've opted out for laser lights and a fog machine, but we all have our own styles. Anyway, what brings you here, sister of the cutest Goddess in all of the unknown universe?"
He smiles affectionately at Eris with this last part.
"Er... but that's just her fiancee's opinion," Jai hastily adds, not wanting to have his head blown off by a jelous Goddess.

((LOL the more I read resi's posts the more I like him hehehe you just keep cracking me up man))

*Eris smirks at Jai from her seat as she hears him and sips her wine. The servant nods to Jai and hurries off to get him his wine. Moments later the servant returns, holding out a glass to Jai. She then looks to Athena and speaks quietly, keeping her eyes lowered slightly*

Servant: May I get you anything Lady Athena?

Clio sighed softly and shook her head a bit as she sat down, not too far from Eris. She retrieved her book from her robes again and placed it on the table in front of her. Glancing at Kris, she arched a brow slightly before speaking.

“If you are wondering as to why your father was killed child, that I wouldn’t know. You would have to ask the one who did the deed. Though I do not believe you would like the answer.”

She shook her head again and glanced out to the balcony. She had noticed Ares had changed his clothes. The fool. She smirked slightly at the flippant salute and turned back to her book for a moment. Nemesis... That was the only person she could think of who would have killed that girl’s father. But the reason as to why eluded her. She glanced up at Jai and Athena and arched a brow slightly at his words. It was odd to hear those words, when Aphrodite could be anywhere and hearing them as well. She shook her head again and glanced back at the balcony before turning to face Eris.

“Eris... I’m sorry... I didn’t realize what a profound effect the harmless gift could have had. I was only looking out for your best interests and obviously did not take into consideration that the gift would have been opened sooner than expected... I truly am sorry...”

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Iliya had no idea why she was still standing outside with Ares. She should have actually been going to find her daughter. When she glanced at Ares again, she noticed that he was wearing a different set of clothes. That was odd.. But yet normal. Clio had done it from time to time. She smiled softly and nodded a bit as the conversation went on. Pausing a moment she glanced out over the city. Tilting her head slightly, she heard her daughter’s musical laughter amid that of human children. She smiled softly and then turned back to Ares, the smile still in place.

“My daughter.. She’s out there playing with the other children. It has been a long time since I have heard her laugh. A very long time...”

She clasped her hands in front of her for a moment as she looked back out over the city.

“And I have heard much about you Ares Enyalios.. And though from Lady Clio’s words.. it does not all seem to be good...”

She turned from the cityscape to regard the God of War, with an air of question and slight amusment.

"I think I'll need a drink, too," Jai said to a servant, "A nice glass of red wine, if you please."
He then turned to Athena, looking respectful, delighted, and overall pleasent.
"Don't show fear," Jai thought, "Goddesses can sense fear."
"So," Jai began to say to Athena, "that was some introduction you had there. Personally, I would've opted out for laser lights and a fog machine, but we all have our own styles. Anyway, what brings you here, sister of the cutest Goddess in all of the unknown universe?"
He smiles affectionately at Eris with this last part.
"Er... but that's just her fiancee's opinion," Jai hastily adds, not wanting to have his head blown off by a jelous Goddess.

She just looks at him and chuckles....
"I think we need to take a walk, after all you're planing on marrying into a very...odd family...as for laser lights and a fog machine...you try hauling that stuff around the Vormot hinderlands...and then find an outlet" she states with an odd grin on her face...she places a hand on Jai's shoulder and steers him towards a set of outer doors, she turns her head back to Eris..."I'm taking the mortal for a stroll in the garden...and let you immortals discuss things..."

Through, Eris' entire display of anger, Silver seemed not the least bit scared. In fact, his fact showed more interest and entertainment from the happenings. He sat relaxed his feet up on a table, leaning back in his chair. There was still a smile on his face when the servant brought the mug of Rum he had asked for.

Dekker dismisses Eris comment with a wave of his hand. "Not a problem, considering the recent events, with that damn sleeping gas knocking everyone out. I'd be pissed, too." He downs the shotglass of whisky that the attendant brought him.

She glanced up at Jai and Athena and arched a brow slightly at his words. It was odd to hear those words, when Aphrodite could be anywhere and hearing them as well. She shook her head again and glanced back at the balcony before turning to face Eris.

“Eris... I’m sorry... I didn’t realize what a profound effect the harmless gift could have had. I was only looking out for your best interests and obviously did not take into consideration that the gift would have been opened sooner than expected... I truly am sorry...”*Eris, of course, was almost hoping Aphodite would have overheard that. She enojoyed so very much watching the snooty Goddess of Love loose her temper.... though, at the same time she was glad Aphordite wasn't around right now. Her eyes flicked to Ares at the balcony with the elf and shook her head. It didn't matter that the pair weren't offical... she knew Aphordite would always consider Ares "hers". That bothered Eris more then anything, and was most likely the reason she was always playing tricks on her. Clio spoke then, snapping Eris out of her train of thought*

huh?

*Her hair and eyes slowly turning back to their calmer colors, and she made a dissmissing motion with her hand*

Clio, don't worry about it... just warn me next time... you know how I can't resist opening a package. I'm worse then Pandora.

*She smirked slightly. That was another thing about Eris. Her moods changed faster then Ohio weather*

She just looks at him and chuckles....
"I think we need to take a walk, after all you're planing on marrying into a very...odd family...as for laser lights and a fog machine...you try hauling that stuff around the Vormot hinderlands...and then find an outlet" she states with an odd grin on her face...she places a hand on Jai's shoulder and steers him towards a set of outer doors, she turns her head back to Eris..."I'm taking the mortal for a stroll in the garden...and let you immortals discuss things..."*Eris raises an eyebrow at Athena*

I do wish you'd stop calling him that... seriously... and Athena.... be good.

*her eyes flashed for a moment at her sister in a small warning*

Through, Eris' entire display of anger, Silver seemed not the least bit scared. In fact, his fact showed more interest and entertainment from the happenings. He sat relaxed his feet up on a table, leaning back in his chair. There was still a smile on his face when the servant brought the mug of Rum he had asked for.*she glances over to Mr. Silver and smiles slightly*

I didn't see that you had returned. wellcome back Mr. Silver

Dekker dismisses Eris comment with a wave of his hand. "Not a problem, considering the recent events, with that damn sleeping gas knocking everyone out. I'd be pissed, too." He downs the shotglass of whisky that the attendant brought him.*She shrugs slightly at Dekker*

its done and over with now. No need to dwell on it futher. Hopefully things will go a bit smoother now

Jai streached. "Sure, a walk in the garden would be great in this weather. I'd also be a great opportunity to get to know my future sister-in-law, and as I always say, you can never have too many friends."
"Seeing as Zeus is going to be my father-in-law," Jai thinks, "I'm probably going to be related to more than half of the divine world. Oh well, I always wanted a big family..."
He nano-compiles an apple into his hand, and begins to eat it. "Shall we?" he asked Athena, after swallowing his first bite.

"Oh," Jai exclaims, "I forgot one thing!"
Decompiling the apple, he walks over to Eris and gives her a quick kiss on the cheek.
"I'll be gone for a bit, sweet, I'm just getting to know the in-laws!"

Athena walks out into the Garden, which definlity shows Eris taste...the word 'chaotic' does not describe it...

"Jai, as a mortal...I'm afraid that between Eris's temper, the natural bickering that goes on any family and the fact that most of us are...well...under utilized...your going to have your hands full...hiding every thirty seconds and worring about every comment you make is going to...well...grate on your marriage after a time. Maybe Eris will find it ammusing for the first hundread years or so...but I doubt any of us can understand the problems faced by a mortal married to a goddess....I kept my marriage to John a secret until Anna was born...then all hell broke lose...It was fairly horific for him...Well, I learned something...about marital aides..."

She turns to Jai, "I'm going to loan you something that should keep you from having to worry about being killed everytime one of us opens our mouths..." She smiles and hands towards Jai a small, wooden box about 16" by 12"....

OOC: inside is a long dagger with a medusa head on the handle and a scabard....

"Oh," Jai exclaims, "I forgot one thing!"
Decompiling the apple, he walks over to Eris and gives her a quick kiss on the cheek.
"I'll be gone for a bit, sweet, I'm just getting to know the in-laws!"*She chuckles and nods*

alright hon. You know where to find me afterwards

*She sips her wine and glances out the window with a smirk after hearing a brodcast*

((damn people trying to destroy the moon hehe))

OOC: inside is a long dagger with a medusa head on the handle and a scabard....((OOC: *shifty eyes*... damn... I'm assuming that thing has the blood of a Hind(sp?) in it *watches her character shudder* hehe))

*she glances over to Mr. Silver and smiles slightly*

I didn't see that you had returned. wellcome back Mr. Silver

Silver's smile broadens in return. "Thank you. I am glad to be allow to attend this most interesting...celebration. Anyway, I just popped out to attend to some...uh...business," he responds taking a swig of his rum.

*She smirks at Mr. Silver and nods a little*

We all have times like that. Hopefully things went... well?

*She sips her drink slowly*

*At this point a rather bored looking Taska Jamali wanders into the palace and glances around for a moment before heading over to a servant. She orders the servant to go get her some rum and with a yawn, the head of Pirate Relation slumps onto a loveseat against a wall. Taska must have one of the easiest jobs on all of Eris Kallisti... with the exception of the last pirate encounter on the island of Fernando Poo... but she doesn't like to talk about that. Kicking her feet up on a coffee table leans back on the couch and waits for her drink*
http://www.cybersluagh.com/ErisKallisti/taska.jpg

Clio chuckles lightly as she looks at her sister. How true that was.

"Next time.. I think I'll just write 'Gotcha' on the package."

She smirks and shakes her head, glancing to the balcony again.

"What could those tow be talking about?"

She arches a brow slightly.

"And I'm actually glad Aphrodite isn't here at the moment... She'd most likely try to kill my assistant... and Ares..."

((~chuckles~ Ohio weather...))

*Eris rolls her eyes in a comical way at Clio's first comment, but then she looks to the balcony*

eh... As much of a bitter jealous wench Aphrodite is, she'd never -really- try and kill Ares... though, she would try and do something about your assistant, that's all too true

*Kris looks the the group*

Does NO ONE CARE! She thought. It was all to much for poor Kris, so she went and sat in a corner, still waiting for the historians return..

Dekker adjusts him position in the chair so he can look at Eris clearly. "So, Empress, is Jai your first husband?" His posture relaxes a bit, and he crosses his ankles.

A woman in a gray overcoat walks in...her eyes adjust to the light...and she walks towards Clio with an fax..."Ah this cam by way of the bunny"...she points at the creature now hopping happily around on the floor...and leaving the occasional present behind...Ah report on known contact we've had..." She gives an exsquiste courtsey as she holds out the fax


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To: Clio, Goddess of History
From: Historical Records Temple of Athena Hubris...
Subject: Activities of Nemisis last 100 years

Our records indicate that Nemisis has not had any known activity with Athena or any other Ancient in the past 100 years. Last reported sighting in our records indicate she was in the Volmort dimension, Y.A. 75 local. Attempting to set up a cult in a large city state. No other known contacts in recent history. However, some reports indicate her intrest in artifacts of this dimension recently recovered in this period...might kill for said items

Whiptail walks over to where Kris is seated, and sits down beside her. "Tell me, which of these so-called gods do you think slew your father?" His tail twitches in curiosity.

"Well i know little of them, i was merely 16 when it all happened. But these gods, whoever they were killed my father in cold blood! He was just an explorer! Nothing more! Not a terrorist, war mongerer or evil man! Just an ex..plor..er"

Kris trailed off, the emotion getting to her.

She started to cry.

"I am sorry for your loss. I was betrayed once by the Dark Argonians, in a similar fashion. That is how I came to be of their race. If it would comfort you, I will tell you the tale." Whiptail adjusts his twin katanas to a more confortable postiton.

Kris looks up to him almost as a child does to a father, and says:

"Yes, i'd like that. Thank you"

*She smirks at Mr. Silver and nods a little*

We all have times like that. Hopefully things went... well?

*She sips her drink slowly*

*At this point a rather bored looking Taska Jamali wanders into the palace and glances around for a moment before heading over to a servant. She orders the servant to go get her some rum and with a yawn, the head of Pirate Relation slumps onto a loveseat against a wall. Taska must have one of the easiest jobs on all of Eris Kallisti... with the exception of the last pirate encounter on the island of Fernando Poo... but she doesn't like to talk about that. Kicking her feet up on a coffee table leans back on the couch and waits for her drink*

Silver nods, standing. "Well, indeed," he explains. "Business, is booming." He turns to leave. "If you will excuse me."

Silver's eyes wander the room for a second, landing on Whiptail and Kris for a second, listening. Then promptly he walks over to Taska Jamali, his pirate appearance seeming to take over, even with the expensive black suit he is wearing. "Taska Jamali, I believe. Eris Kallisti Pirate Relations." Silver smiles broadly, all charm, even his speach slurred with the sound of a pirate.

Whiptail's tail scratches the top of his head, as if he is thinking. "It was around a century and a half ago, my people had just driven the Dark Argonians further into the Marsh. I myself was considered a hero, having slain the Dark Argonian Warchief, Kulski Darkfang, in single combat. My age was about eighty human years, during which Argonians are in their prime. I returned to my home, which is farther away from the village proper than it should have been, but I was proud, too proud. As I entered the hunt, I tasted blood in the air, and found my mate and my hatchlings lying slain on the floor. Nearby I found a sword bearing the emblem of the Elder Family Relzklin. In my battle with Darkfang, the Lord Relzkin's son had been injured, I felt that he wanted revenge on me for not letting his recieve the honor of such a victory. In a mad rage, I stormed the great house of Relzkin, slaying the warriors that defended the gates. The lord Relzkin himself appeared, wondering what the problem was. I demanded that he pay for his crimes against me, and he claimed to have no knowledge of any such thing. I cut his head from his shoulders and threw it over the wall surrounding the great house. It landed in the street, and servants scrambled out of the gates to alarm authorites and to retrieve the head. In moments, the house was surrounded by warriors, the Claws of Makaal among them. I could not stand two such warriors, much less twenty, and was overwhelmed. I was banished from the village. During my wanderings over the next few days, the diety Makaal appeared before me, and placed two curses apon me. One was the Night-Curse, granting me immortality, but turning my scales black to remind me of my crimes at every sunset, like the Dark Argonians, and the second was the Curse of the Sacred Blood. It cursed me with an unquenchable bloodlust, since I had spilt the blood of many of Makaal's chosen people without just cause. Over the years I have learned to control my bloodlust, but I still need to taste blood ever so often to maintain my sanity. I later learned that relations of Darkfang had slain my family for revenge, and had planted the sword. I hunted them down and mutilated them, my bloodlust making me nearly invincible. There are no longer a house of Darkfang, nor a house of Relzkin in the Marsh. I am responsible for both. I take only the blood from my katanas to consume, as my custom has been since the day I was cursed. It is more of a self-punishment, for being so foolish and proud. Later I helped to establish peace between the Argonians and Dark Argonians, to somewhat make up for my crimes. I have lived with these curses for over two-hundred and sixty years now, and I still believe that my honor as not been cleansed of enough innocent blood to allow me to die and enter the after life. The moment I forgive myself, I will depart for the afterlife, but I can never forgive myself for what I did. " He lets out a heavy sigh, finally feeling at ease now that he has discussed his curses with someone. "That is my tale."

Whiptail's tail scratches the top of his head, as if he is thinking. "It was around a century and a half ago, my people had just driven the Dark Argonians further into the Marsh. I myself was considered a hero, having slain the Dark Argonian Warchief, Kulski Darkfang, in single combat. My age was about eighty human years, during which Argonians are in their prime. I returned to my home, which is farther away from the village proper than it should have been, but I was proud, too proud. As I entered the hunt, I tasted blood in the air, and found my mate and my hatchlings lying slain on the floor. Nearby I found a sword bearing the emblem of the Elder Family Relzklin. In my battle with Darkfang, the Lord Relzkin's son had been injured, I felt that he wanted revenge on me for not letting his recieve the honor of such a victory. In a mad rage, I stormed the great house of Relzkin, slaying the warriors that defended the gates. The lord Relzkin himself appeared, wondering what the problem was. I demanded that he pay for his crimes against me, and he claimed to have no knowledge of any such thing. I cut his head from his shoulders and threw it over the wall surrounding the great house. It landed in the street, and servants scrambled out of the gates to alarm authorites and to retrieve the head. In moments, the house was surrounded by warriors, the Claws of Makaal among them. I could not stand two such warriors, much less twenty, and was overwhelmed. I was banished from the village. During my wanderings over the next few days, the diety Makaal appeared before me, and placed two curses apon me. One was the Night-Curse, granting me immortality, but turning my scales black to remind me of my crimes at every sunset, like the Dark Argonians, and the second was the Curse of the Sacred Blood. It cursed me with an unquenchable bloodlust, since I had spilt the blood of many of Makaal's chosen people without just cause. Over the years I have learned to control my bloodlust, but I still need to taste blood ever so often to maintain my sanity. I later learned that relations of Darkfang had slain my family for revenge, and had planted the sword. I hunted them down and mutilated them, my bloodlust making me nearly invincible. There are no longer a house of Darkfang, nor a house of Relzkin in the Marsh. I am responsible for both. I take only the blood from my katanas to consume, as my custom has been since the day I was cursed. It is more of a self-punishment, for being so foolish and proud. Later I helped to establish peace between the Argonians and Dark Argonians, to somewhat make up for my crimes. I have lived with these curses for over two-hundred and sixty years now, and I still believe that my honor as not been cleansed of enough innocent blood to allow me to die and enter the after life. The moment I forgive myself, I will depart for the afterlife, but I can never forgive myself for what I did. " He lets out a heavy sigh, finally feeling at ease now that he has discussed his curses with someone. "That is my tale."

Whiptail's tail scratches the top of his head, as if he is thinking. "It was around a century and a half ago, my people had just driven the Dark Argonians further into the Marsh. I myself was considered a hero, having slain the Dark Argonian Warchief, Kulski Darkfang, in single combat. My age was about eighty human years, during which Argonians are in their prime. I returned to my home, which is farther away from the village proper than it should have been, but I was proud, too proud. As I entered the hunt, I tasted blood in the air, and found my mate and my hatchlings lying slain on the floor. Nearby I found a sword bearing the emblem of the Elder Family Relzklin. In my battle with Darkfang, the Lord Relzkin's son had been injured, I felt that he wanted revenge on me for not letting his recieve the honor of such a victory. In a mad rage, I stormed the great house of Relzkin, slaying the warriors that defended the gates. The lord Relzkin himself appeared, wondering what the problem was. I demanded that he pay for his crimes against me, and he claimed to have no knowledge of any such thing. I cut his head from his shoulders and threw it over the wall surrounding the great house. It landed in the street, and servants scrambled out of the gates to alarm authorites and to retrieve the head. In moments, the house was surrounded by warriors, the Claws of Makaal among them. I could not stand two such warriors, much less twenty, and was overwhelmed. I was banished from the village. During my wanderings over the next few days, the diety Makaal appeared before me, and placed two curses apon me. One was the Night-Curse, granting me immortality, but turning my scales black to remind me of my crimes at every sunset, like the Dark Argonians, and the second was the Curse of the Sacred Blood. It cursed me with an unquenchable bloodlust, since I had spilt the blood of many of Makaal's chosen people without just cause. Over the years I have learned to control my bloodlust, but I still need to taste blood ever so often to maintain my sanity. I later learned that relations of Darkfang had slain my family for revenge, and had planted the sword. I hunted them down and mutilated them, my bloodlust making me nearly invincible. There are no longer a house of Darkfang, nor a house of Relzkin in the Marsh. I am responsible for both. I take only the blood from my katanas to consume, as my custom has been since the day I was cursed. It is more of a self-punishment, for being so foolish and proud. Later I helped to establish peace between the Argonians and Dark Argonians, to somewhat make up for my crimes. I have lived with these curses for over two-hundred and sixty years now, and I still believe that my honor as not been cleansed of enough innocent blood to allow me to die and enter the after life. The moment I forgive myself, I will depart for the afterlife, but I can never forgive myself for what I did. " He lets out a heavy sigh, finally feeling at ease now that he has discussed his curses with someone. "That is my tale."

*Kris looks the the group*

Does NO ONE CARE! She thought. It was all to much for poor Kris, so she went and sat in a corner, still waiting for the historians return..*Eris gives Kris a slightly pained look, but she hadn't been in the room when they were discussing her "problem" so she really has no idea what's going on*

Dekker adjusts him position in the chair so he can look at Eris clearly. "So, Empress, is Jai your first husband?" His posture relaxes a bit, and he crosses his ankles.*She looks back to Dekker and shrugs*

Honestly I have a cloudy memory... I don't belive I've ever been offialy married before. Jai and I arn't married yet though... we haven't even made an offical announcement of our engagement yet

Silver nods, standing. "Well, indeed," he explains. "Business, is booming." He turns to leave. "If you will excuse me."

Silver's eyes wander the room for a second, landing on Whiptail and Kris for a second, listening. Then promptly he walks over to Taska Jamali, his pirate appearance seeming to take over, even with the expensive black suit he is wearing. "Taska Jamali, I believe. Eris Kallisti Pirate Relations." Silver smiles broadly, all charm, even his speach slurred with the sound of a pirate.*Eris smiles at Mr. Silver and nods*

good good... but of course

*she waves to him slightly as he walks off*

*Taska looks up at Mr. Silver and smirks a slightly sidways smirk. Tossing her hair to one side. She wasn't wearing anything spectacular, just a blousy off-white, slightly lowcut shirt with a pair of leather pants and tall boots. Of course she had a comlink in her ear as well and a small blaster at her side*

Tha'd be me. I don't belive we've met.. Mr....

*she looks at him questioningly. The guy had a piratey speach to him, but he was far too well dressed. Did she know him? she couldn't recall. If they had met it was a while ago*

Kris' problem had not eluded Silver's attention. He made note to talk to her before he left.

Silver grinned lopsidedly, she was caught off guard by his use of her name. He had intended it, memorizing the Intelligence on Eris Kallisti had definitely proven worth it.

"Silver," he inserted. "John Silver. I don't believe we've met, but maybe...if we had it would probably have been when I was a Commando for the Drakonian Imperium."

It seemed like years ago, now. It hadn't really been that long since Silver formed CoVar and went rogue from the Imperium. He had been one of the best of the best, working for the Praetor of the Imperium himself. Silver had served in the illustrious 1st Expeditionary Battalion and then in the Drakonian Intelligence Agency. He continued on to the Praetorians and finally in a ultra-secret group, Covert Variable.

He had met a lot of people, maybe he had run into her fighting Pirate or fighting with Pirates, there had been so many missions. There was the flash of a face. Was it her, he wondered. So many mission, so many. He was glad that part of his life was over.

Silver grinned lopsidedly, she was caught off guard by his use of her name. He had intended it, memorizing the Intelligence on Eris Kallisti had definitely proven worth it.

"Silver," he inserted. "John Silver. I don't believe we've met, but maybe...if we had it would probably have been when I was a Commando for the Drakonian Imperium."*She blinked a few times, pulling her feet off the coffee table finaly and leaning forward to look at him better. He -seemed- familiar... the face... the name... she just wasn't clicking it in the right spot in her brain. She'd worked with, and for so many people she often lost track*

.... John Silver... *she repeated the name, rolling it over her tounge inquisitively*... I worked with the Drakonian Imperium briefly... very briefly. I barely remember that time in my life though. I was much younger then, o' course....

*A servant comes by and gives her her drink. Sipping it, she shakes her head*

.... or it could be this shyt I drink all the time finaly catchin' up with me.

*She smirked again and motioned to the seat beside her*

rest yer bones though. no need to stay standin' like that

*She'd been through more then a woman her age should have been through, but running with pirates and fighting for your life does that to a person. A lot of things she'd done, she wasn't eaxctly proud of.... but it was all a part of her and she excepted that for the most part. Eris seemed to trust her greatly*

*Eris rolls her eyes in a comical way at Clio's first comment, but then she looks to the balcony*

eh... As much of a bitter jealous wench Aphrodite is, she'd never -really- try and kill Ares... though, she would try and do something about your assistant, that's all too true

Clio nodded slowly and watched the two on the balcony for a moment. Tilting her head slightly, she tapped a finger to her lips.

"Aphrodite has always been the jealous sort and has always considered Ares 'hers'. But Ares has always been known to have his flings.. He's just as bad as our father.."

*Kris looks the the group*

Does NO ONE CARE! She thought. It was all to much for poor Kris, so she went and sat in a corner, still waiting for the historians return..
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"Well i know little of them, i was merely 16 when it all happened. But these gods, whoever they were killed my father in cold blood! He was just an explorer! Nothing more! Not a terrorist, war mongerer or evil man! Just an ex..plor..er"

Kris trailed off, the emotion getting to her.

She started to cry.

Clio sighs softly and glances at Kris, giving her a pained look. She wasn't sure as to what to say to the girl. She still wasn't sure if Nemisis had anything to do her father's death. Glancing up she looked at the woman in the grey overcoat. Blinking slightly she takes the fax and scans it.

Our records indicate that Nemisis has not had any known activity with Athena or any other Ancient in the past 100 years. Last reported sighting in our records indicate she was in the Volmort dimension, Y.A. 75 local. Attempting to set up a cult in a large city state. No other known contacts in recent history. However, some reports indicate her intrest in artifacts of this dimension recently recovered in this period...might kill for said items

“Well that’s definitely interesting news... Thank you. So now it’s a who-done-it... Wonderful.. I suppose I’ll have to talk to Hades now.. Hmm... And soon...”

She taps her finger to her lips again, rereading the fax.

Clio nodded slowly and watched the two on the balcony for a moment. Tilting her head slightly, she tapped a finger to her lips.

"Aphrodite has always been the jealous sort and has always considered Ares 'hers'. But Ares has always been known to have his flings.. He's just as bad as our father.."*Eris smirks*

... or her husband.... but that's why our father had the two of them married... to keep her in check

*She grins a bit, she'd nudged her dad in that direction slightly*

Silver smiled raised his own mug of Rum, to show he too was drinking the "shyt drink" and collapse into a chair next to Taska. "Ah, what curse it for us to be so young and yet so old," he remarked, feeling like he too was far older then his actual age. He downed another swig of his Rum.

His mind raced, there was another flash. Yes, the face was definitely familiar. Where and when were lost to him. "So you worked for the Imperium? I spend much of my career working for that grand Democracy and it's Praetor," he commented, almost mockingly. "One grows tired of that kind of work." He did seem tired at the mention of his former job and career almost regretful.

He remembered all those years of 'service' and the choices that had brought him to where he was today. He had been young when he started, only eighteen and for several years he had 'served'. First the Imperial Drakonian Armed Forces, then the Drakonian Intelligence Agency, then the Praetorians, and so on. So many secrets now did he hold, because of his work, and for it he was exiled from his homeland and hunted.

He threw aside the past. "Anyway." Silver brightened. "Pirate Relations, what kind of a job is that? What do you do?" He seemed genuinely interested, even though, no doubt, he knew all about her job and what she did.

Athena walks out into the Garden, which definlity shows Eris taste...the word 'chaotic' does not describe it...

"Jai, as a mortal...I'm afraid that between Eris's temper, the natural bickering that goes on any family and the fact that most of us are...well...under utilized...your going to have your hands full...hiding every thirty seconds and worring about every comment you make is going to...well...grate on your marriage after a time. Maybe Eris will find it ammusing for the first hundread years or so...but I doubt any of us can understand the problems faced by a mortal married to a goddess....I kept my marriage to John a secret until Anna was born...then all hell broke lose...It was fairly horific for him...Well, I learned something...about marital aides...""Nah, I tend to be careful enough with what I say that I shouldn't have to worry too much. Then again, the consequences for if I mess up are dire, so I might as well take some precautions. I'm sorry for what happened to John, I can immagine what a revilation like that would be like in a normal family, but in a family of Gods... well, all I can guess is that there was a lot of smite going around. Which is precisely why I'm so eager to meet all of you, so it doesn't surprise a potentially jelous Diety of Fire or something."

She turns to Jai, "I'm going to loan you something that should keep you from having to worry about being killed everytime one of us opens our mouths..." She smiles and hands towards Jai a small, wooden box about 16" by 12"....

OOC: inside is a long dagger with a medusa head on the handle and a scabard...."Wow, thanks! I always wanted a little insurance..."
Jai opens the box, and takes out the dagger with care.
"Incredible... this has amazing craftsmanship. The handle's a little ugly, but I 'spose that's the idea. Um, anything I should know before I unsheathe it? I don't want to end up blowing up the place or anything. That's the trouble with Godly weapons..."

*She smirks again and nods. when he asks about her job she shrugs a little*

A lot of it is workin' with the local pirates in the area. Most of them are an alright sort. Lookin' to trade and whatnot. A lotta times it's me and the Minister of Discreet Operations pulling strings and setting up "trade routes" for their "goods". Lets face it.... not ev'ry body wants tah deal wit pirates. Its a decent untapped market... though slightly illegal in a lotta nations. dun stop us none though. We got no laws protectin' other people's stuff unless der our allies

*She chuckles a bit, sipping her drink*

Silver's response is filled with laughter. "Many things ar' illegal in most nations. Almost everything my corporation deals in is illegal, somewhere. I am almost a Pirate, myself." The last statement seemed to quite Silver down a bit, losing him in thought. "I am a Pirate, arrn't I," he said out loud to entirely to himself.

*She laughs with him and raises a brow with a grin*

aye... if your a pirate then be damn proud of that. No ones gonna tell me how tah live. that' why i like it here. Empress Eris accepts practicaly everyone. She gave me a good job that pays well, and I got a title backin' me up w'ere ev'r I go. I live how I wanna with the exception of when I'm on tha clock. They used to call me "Glass-eye Jamali" back in the day. I went through some rough times. Eris picked me up and I started all over. Doin' good fer myself now. Deffinatly been a whole lot worse Silver.

*She kicks her feet up on the coffee table again and relaxes a bit*

Dekker turns his head to look at the woman. "Ain't surprised, since Silver runs a corporation. Hell, he does better than the General." Dekker says with a shrug. "If you're ever out of work, we're always recruiting."

*Taska glances over to Dekker and tilts her head slightly*

Recuiting? For what exactly

*She smirks slightly and takes a swig of her drink*

Dekker shrugs. "Pirates are similar to mercs. Pirates just work in groups. Both are interested in profit. Just a suggestion, I'm not a recruiter, I just put holes in stuff."

*Taska shakes her head a bit and chuckles*

Any other time in my life I woulda jumped on that in a heartbeat... but I got a cozy good job here that's got me set for life

*her eyes dart to Eris for a moment before looking back to Dekker*

... at least I hope.

"Like I said before, I'm not going to sugar-coat everything like a recruiter, 'cause living where our base is just flat-out sucks. On the upside, food and lodging's free, and you get a lot of combat expirence. Just a suggestion if you want to make a few bucks and have fun while you're at it." Dekker downs a second shotglass of whiskey, then begins sipping on a Dos Equis.

*Taska shrugs, shaking her head slightly*

naw... I got a nice place on the beach here, and I got enough combat training to last me a lifetime. Not to mention I'm a national offical here. Thanks anyway though.... I dunno of anything offhand that would make me wanna move

*Eris smirks*

... or her husband.... but that's why our father had the two of them married... to keep her in check

*She grins a bit, she'd nudged her dad in that direction slightly*

Clio smirks a bit and chukles softly.

"Hephaestus isn't that bad. He spends most of his time paying attention to his craft. Though... When he had caught Ares and Aphrodite in that net he made... That was an event I don't think anyone will soon forget. And of course... there was always Pandora..."

She laughed softly, as the doors to the main hall opened and an elven girl runs in, followed by two Pendral Vale guards, and skitters to a halt in front of Nia. Blinking a bit, the child looks up with a surprised expression and runs to hide near Clio. Stifling a laugh, the Goddess looks down at the child and then to Nia.

"Nia Starr.. I would like for you to meet your niece, Talana."

The child blinks again and stares at Nia for a long moment. With a bit of encouragement from Clio, she stands and curtsies slightly. The child furrows her brow slightly, trying to decide whether to speak in Elven or not. When she does speak, however, her voice is quite soft and shy.

"{You... You look like my mother... Almost exactly like her...}

The child blinks again and looks up at Nia, with wide blue eyes. She definitely took after her mother.

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*Eris chuckle, a mischeivious look in her eye*

he is too -that- bad Clio... seriously. I thought he was going to rip off Ares's head and stuff it where the sun don't shine

*She grins, then notices the child elf run in and watches her*

*Nia blinks a few times, raising both eyebrows. Slowly a smile spreads across her face. Getting down on her knees, she rests back on the backs of her feet so she's closer to Talana's hieght. Hopefully it would make the girl less uncomfortable. She chuckles softly at the little girl's curtsy*

{well your mother and I are sisters... that's why we look so much alike.}

Verdun, Dreisden;
Verdun Westcoast International Airport

"This is your captain speaking. Flight 1-12, Dreisden to Kallisti. Please remain seated and fasten your seatbelts as the plane begins taxi and takeoff." Captain Max Zehman switched off the public speaker radio as he and the co-pilot began checking up on the control panel. They flipped the final switches and tuned up the conversation between them and radio control.

"Tower Control, this is Flight 1-12. Destination to Kallisti.." Max waited for a moment before getting a response,

"Flight 1-12, this is Tower Control. Runway is clear and you have the 'ok'."

"Roger that Control. This is Captain Zehman out."

In Flight 1-12

He quickly skimmed through the papers as a last minute check before clearing up his mess as the plane began to taxi toward its runway. He gently reorganized them in the correct order that they were then held on to the briefcase, going back to overviewing the papers when the plane was in the air and stable.

At age 52, Horris Bael was newly appointed under the Foreign Ministry but was among the most qualified by consent of External Relations committee. He had served in the military when he was 21, but was far more more interested in politics, specifically political party relations. Of course, his friendship with top officials such as Kurt Von Paspen and Ernst Hanfstaengl helped much in gaining him various political positions, but it was his characteristic that was in his favor. From the very beginning, Horris is guessed as the amable yet docile figure but can quickly be relentless in workings of forming relations. Yet, he knew when it was most appropriate to use, only using pressure when its most appropriate. When he had heard of his new placement, he was of course a bit thrilled and grateful in being able to have a permanent place within the political body of the Reichstag. He was...

"...Herr Bael..Are you ok?" Horris quickly snapped, realizing that he had been staring out his window while daydreaming. He looked over to Patrick Wentz, one of the Reichstag's lower officials.

"Oh..Yes, sorry about that Patrick, eh...Did you ask something?" Patrick smiled, a small chuckle escaped his lips before responding,

"Actually, I wanted to tell you that we're in the air now.." Horris quickly looked outside the window to see that the plane was indeed off and stable in the air.

"Oh jeez...old-age must be worse than my father told me.." Horris joked as he looked to see his briefcase placed to the seat next to him. He put on his reading glasses before opening the briefcase and the papers, he was soon reading the papers from before. Patrick took a sip of coffee that he had gotten before, preparing to get back to his seat,

"So have you ever been to Kallisti?" Patrick asked, as he took another sip.

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*Few hours into the flight*

Kallisti Air Space;
Flight 1-12

"Passengers, we have arrived in Kallisti airspace, we will be landing in Kallisti International in a short bit." Max looked over at the GPS screen as his co-pilot took momentary control of the plane. They were a few minutes away from the destined landing strip, so he flipped on the radio to make contact with the tower operators.

"Kallisti International, this is Flight 1-12, arriving from Verdun International. Requesting permission to land. Over." The radio crackled with the voice of one of the tower operators, confirming the request as well as the landing strip. The two pilots began to make prepare for landing procedures as the runway drew closer and closer.

In a few seconds, there was a light thud and a high-pitched screech as the plane touched down. The plane slowed into a taxi, soon coming to a stop altogether. The pilot gave the usual "thank you's" and whatnot as the passengers slowly got up.

Of the entourage of political officials, Horris Bael was the first to step out of the plane and onto the flashes of cameras as journalists and tv news reporters attempted to rush up toward the descending officials. Horris and the others were immediately bombarded with questions by the news media personnel yet, they only smiled and shook a few hands as they proceeded toward a few awaiting automobiles. On the outside, Horris occasionally engaged various reporters in brief commentaries but was thinking more of the days planning coming up. They were to drive to the palace, first to meet with officials of the Kallisti government, then meet with Heleina and the others already in the palace.

The doors to the black automobiles slammed shut as the small convoy slowly made its way to the palace area.

OOC: Eris, you can RP the arrival of the officials.

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Horris Bael
Dreisden Foreign Ambassador to Eris Kallisti

*Eris chuckle, a mischeivious look in her eye*

he is too -that- bad Clio... seriously. I thought he was going to rip off Ares's head and stuff it where the sun don't shine

*She grins, then notices the child elf run in and watches her*

*Nia blinks a few times, raising both eyebrows. Slowly a smile spreads across her face. Getting down on her knees, she rests back on the backs of her feet so she's closer to Talana's hieght. Hopefully it would make the girl less uncomfortable. She chuckles softly at the little girl's curtsy*

{well your mother and I are sisters... that's why we look so much alike.}

Clio blinks and looks at her sister, her mouth slightly open.

"He didn't! Well.. that changes things a bit.."

She chuckles and watches Talana and Nia.

The child blinked a bit and moved closer to Nia.

{My mother has another sister... But she isn't talked about... But she talks about you quite often... So you would be my Aunt Nia then?}

A twikle can be seen in the sky as a Resi Air spaceplane drops out of orbit and heads for the airport. The friction causes the plane to burst into flames, giving an impression that a comet was headed for the airport. The spaceplane then strikes the tarmac at a near-horizontal angle (yes, horizontal), and comes to a screaching halt. The metal of the spaceplane is still sizzling as the doors open and the passengers pour out, apparently happy and seemingly unaware of the showy entrance that their ride made.

OOC: No point to this, just keeping up my end of the RP. :P

Of the entourage of political officials, Horris Bael was the first to step out of the plane and onto the flashes of cameras as journalists and tv news reporters attempted to rush up toward the descending officials. Horris and the others were immediately bombarded with questions by the news media personnel yet, they only smiled and shook a few hands as they proceeded toward a few awaiting automobiles. On the outside, Horris occasionally engaged various reporters in brief commentaries but was thinking more of the days planning coming up. They were to drive to the palace, first to meet with officials of the Kallisti government, then meet with Heleina and the others already in the palace.

The doors to the black automobiles slammed shut as the small convoy slowly made its way to the palace area.*Eris went to say something to her sister when her Press Secretary came on over her comlink. Nia seemed to have gotten the same message and sighed a bit, standing up*

hmmm.... we have visitors

Nia: {yes Talana.... but I have to work for a bit. Go see your mom. I'lltalk to you more soon}

*She glanced over to the elevator as Alex Wazza, and a few others filed out into the main hall. Nia shuffled Talana off gently in the direction of the girl's mother. Eris stood up and stretched a little after setting down her glass. She motioned to the gaurds in the bio-mech suits to open the front doors of the palace. Her offiacls took seats at the table. They included Defence Minister Alex Wazzat, Kallistian Millitary Head General Noir, Minister of Discreet Operations "David" 23, Press Secertary Janey Ravenhurst, Malice Tarashibo of Undead relations, Allanna Quicksilver Elven Relations, and Terri Cheno the head of the kallistian Spae division. It seemed there were quite a few missing as Taska Jamali, Head of Pirate Relations excused herself apologeticaly from her seat with Mr. Silver for a while to take her spot. Eris and Nia Starr moved towards the doors to greet Mr. Bael and company*

wellcome to Eris Kallisti gentlmen! I do hope your flight was pleasent. Please, come in and make yourselves at home.

*She smiled standing in the open doorway for a moment, her elven assistant to her side and just slightly behind her. After a moment she took a few steps back and motioned them inside with a sweep of her long slender arm.*

I'll have the servants bring you drinks and food if you want

*Part of her wished Jai were here right now, but she was sure Athena wouldn't keep him too terribly long. Hopefuly he'd be back soon*

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Iliya had no idea why she was still standing outside with Ares. She should have actually been going to find her daughter. When she glanced at Ares again, she noticed that he was wearing a different set of clothes. That was odd.. But yet normal. Clio had done it from time to time. She smiled softly and nodded a bit as the conversation went on. Pausing a moment she glanced out over the city. Tilting her head slightly, she heard her daughter’s musical laughter amid that of human children. She smiled softly and then turned back to Ares, the smile still in place.

“My daughter.. She’s out there playing with the other children. It has been a long time since I have heard her laugh. A very long time...”

She clasped her hands in front of her for a moment as she looked back out over the city.

“And I have heard much about you Ares Enyalios.. And though from Lady Clio’s words.. it does not all seem to be good...”

She turned from the cityscape to regard the God of War, with an air of question and slight amusment.

"My dear, I am not a god of goodness. I am a God of War. War is intrinsically evil, although it can be a neccesary evil. The objective determines that. It is a nasty, ugly affair in which people die, and it is strangely captivating, a fascinating field of endeavor for all who have the stomach and the intelligence for it. Such is my lot. Such is my existance." he explained. "Come , though. Let us find your young daughter."

"I never said you were a God of goodness. Though Lady Clio has said that you have also done some things that were not involved in war. Some things you have done have not involved war in the least. So you cannot say that you are all bad."

Iliya arched a brow slightly.

"Or is that why you choose to engage in war? To hide the fact that you have done good before..."

She turns slightly as she hears a slight cough behind her. Looking down she smiles brightly at her daughter and kneels down to be at the little girl's height. The girl runs up to her mother and hugs her, Iliya gives the child a kiss on the forehead before turning her to face Ares.

{Talana, I'd like for you to meet Ares Enyalios. He is Lady Clio and Empress Eris's brother.}

The child blinks big bright blue eyes at Ares and curtises slightly. She looks back to her mother who nods a bit. Talana looks back to Ares and smiles a bit, then speaks softly.

"It is nice to meet you Mr. Enyalios... My name is Talana..."

The child then looks back at her mother, who looks back up to Ares and smiles a bit.

"She's a bit shy at times. Especially around those she just met."

Eris Kallisti;
Main Palace Hall

Upon approaching the empress, all of the officials bowed their heads in greetings and respect...at least to what they have been taught about royalty. Normally, such matters would first be dealt with Kurt Von Paspen, the Foreign Minister himself, but he was on a much deserved vacation at the moment.

Horris calmly stepped up to the empress, holding up Eris's hand and kissing it before taking back a step as he spoke,

"Greetings Lady Eris. And yes, our flight was a pleasant one...Allow me to introduce myself, I am Horris Bael, Foreign Ambassador to your nation as commissioned by the Reichstag. The others before you are my colleagues, also officials sent by the Reichstag. We come before you with the utmost respect and good intentions by us and our nation. Kurt Von Paspen, our Foreign Minister, extends his apologies in not being able to be at your presence today, he is away on another matter for the moment." Horris and the others took a momentary time to look around the palace area as well as the Kallisti officials before them, he averted his attention back to Eris as she finished her statement.

"I'll have servants bring you drinks and food if you want."

"I thank you and your generosity m'lady. I'm not sure of the others but I myself am quite content with what was served on the flight..So I will pass for the time being.."

Wow, thanks! I always wanted a little insurance..."
Jai opens the box, and takes out the dagger with care.
"Incredible... this has amazing craftsmanship. The handle's a little ugly, but I 'spose that's the idea. Um, anything I should know before I unsheathe it? I don't want to end up blowing up the place or anything. That's the trouble with Godly weapons..."

She laughs...
"The blade is finely made yes...but it is the scabard that is important. It has the ability to dampen most magic attacks...both the dagger and the scabbard were made by Celtic Priests about the same time as a very famous weapon that overshadows them...And the Lady of the Lake owed me big time." She shakes her head..."I'd suggest wearing it, just don't let Ares know you have it...he's wanted that for years...He's such a cry baby when he gets wounded, running back to one of us to heal him...You realize we are both Gods of War? I'm the one who actually thinks...he just likes the blood lust...hmph, God of War...God of buchering is more like it..."

"Well Whiptail, that is a sad tale. But honurable i must admit. If i had found out who had murdered my father i would have taken their life as quickly as they had taken my fathers, on that i promise"

Horris calmly stepped up to the empress, holding up Eris's hand and kissing it before taking back a step as he spoke,

"Greetings Lady Eris. And yes, our flight was a pleasant one...Allow me to introduce myself, I am Horris Bael, Foreign Ambassador to your nation as commissioned by the Reichstag. The others before you are my colleagues, also officials sent by the Reichstag. We come before you with the utmost respect and good intentions by us and our nation. Kurt Von Paspen, our Foreign Minister, extends his apologies in not being able to be at your presence today, he is away on another matter for the moment." Horris and the others took a momentary time to look around the palace area as well as the Kallisti officials before them, he averted his attention back to Eris as she finished her statement.

"I'll have servants bring you drinks and food if you want."

"I thank you and your generosity m'lady. I'm not sure of the others but I myself am quite content with what was served on the flight..So I will pass for the time being.."*Eris smiled plesantly at Horris and nodded*

I'm happy to have guests in general, I alway have been. You'll have to forgive my lack of formalities. Myself and my people have always been a rather easy going lot.

*she leads them towards a huge table. There are many chair, strangely mismatched, as well as couches in the main hall. the decorations are mostly statues, and paintings of herself and her family. She motions to the elven woman with her as they enter*

this is my head assistant Nia Starr. A number of my family are hear today as well... it seems to be astrange mini-reuinion as of late, but you'll have that around here.

*Servants bussle about, asking people if they'd like anything and whatnot. eris makes it to her easychiar-like throne and sits down*

Feel free to sit anywhere you find most comfortable, and don't mind the bunny.

*She smirks, motioning to the brown rabbit hopping around on the floor. There's a servant keeping an eye on it and "cleaning up" as it goes.*

So, is there anything in particular you'd like todiscuss today? or is this a social call. Either way is fine

*The Kallistian officals nod to the group as the enter. Malice and General Noir seem to be avoiding eachother, both of them are extreamly pale and gaunt looking. Alex Wazzat is sipping coffee with a lit cigarette between his shakey fingers. Taska Jamali seems to keep glancing over to Mr. Silver with a smile. "David" 23 is looking over a magazine with a rather busty woman on the cover. Allanna and Terri are talking quietly about something, and Janey Ravenhurst, the press secretary, seems to be the only one paying full attention besides Nia and Eris. A few moments later an older albino woman with a large wooden staff enters and quietly finds her seat. She's wearing a pair of sunglasses and a simple dress. This would be Malea Soulsinger, head of Lycanthropian Relations. Trailing behind her is a man with a strange slightly glowing aura around him, this would be Jake Wixu, head of Interstellar Relations. He takes a seat near Allanna and Terri*

((if you want a list of these guys and pics of them, they can be found here: http://www.cybersluagh.com/ErisKallisti/people.html ))

Silver finishs off his Rum and hand the mug to a servant, declining a refill he stands and makes his way to where the new arrivals are meeting, carefully blending into the background. He watchs the Dreisden officials with interest.

She laughs...
"The blade is finely made yes...but it is the scabard that is important. It has the ability to dampen most magic attacks...both the dagger and the scabbard were made by Celtic Priests about the same time as a very famous weapon that overshadows them...And the Lady of the Lake owed me big time." She shakes her head..."I'd suggest wearing it, just don't let Ares know you have it...he's wanted that for years...He's such a cry baby when he gets wounded, running back to one of us to heal him...You realize we are both Gods of War? I'm the one who actually thinks...he just likes the blood lust...hmph, God of War...God of buchering is more like it...""That I realized," Jai said, sipping his wine, "I think his long lapses into unconciousness hint at how many times he's been hit on the head during the course of the universe's existance. You, I take it, were smart enough to avoid those who deal such blows."
Jai looks back at the sword, and feels the intricate designs on the handle and scabbard. "This is simply amazing..." he said, "I'm sure it'll come in handy at some point during our marrage, though I sincerely hope it won't. If I'm lucky, Ares will be in another of his... *ahem* 'religious fervors' and not notice that I have the blade. But just in case... ROBOT!"
A guard robot lurking in a shrub emerged and bowed down.
"IF YOU'LL EXCUSE ME A MINUTE, SIR, I'M IN THE MIDDLE OF A GAME OF SUPER MARIO ON MY INTERNAL HARD DRIVE. I'LL BE WITH YOU WHEN I'M DONE."
"WHAT?! You're supposed to be guarding the place!"
"ER... I KNOW, BUT I GOT BORED. PLEASE FORGIVE ME SIR, BUT I... NO! DAMN YOU, BOWSER, DAMN YOU!"
Jai gives the robot a sideways glance.
"Does that mean you're done?"
"UH, YEAH. SO WHAT DO YOU WANT, SIR?"
"Could you try and find someplace inside of you to tuck this?" Jai says, holding out the sword, "This is just until we leave Ares' feild of view."
"SURE, ONE SECOND."
The robot's maintenence door opens in its back, and it takes the sword from Jai and inserts it between two large circuit boards.
"OKAY, IT'S IN."
"Took you long enough," Jai mutters under his breath, then begins to talk in a normal voice to Athena, "So, excuse my memory, but where were we? I'm only mortal, you know."

Athena just looked at them both...
"I'm afraid that the robot could now be hit by Zeus and survive...you on the other hand...do remember he ate my mother before I was born." She shakes her head..."I'm afraid I'm going to have to call your least favorite God in to deal with elf we have upstairs. Do you think you can keep a civil tounge in your head or are you going to cause more problems? And you need to keep an eye on your girl there, I have a bad feeling she is not a well Goddess..."

Eris Kallisti;
Main Palace Hall

Horris bowed to Nia the same way he had done to Eris, smiling as he stated his greetings. He stepped back amongst his fellow "associates".

"It is a little bit of both actually m'lady. As I said, we have some matters to discuss that does concern the current relation between our two countries..But I myself do not see it as a urgency and so it can be put away for the moment, unless of course you wish to get it out of the way...By which then only you and your top officials need attend for the discussion. I believe that Minister Winsley are still present as well as the others..If so, I wish to have them meet us here.." Horris broke away from his talk to look around the inner workings of the palace again, seeming to admire the decor, "...It is a magnificent palace you have Lady Eris, the decorations especially."

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Horris Bael,
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Athena just looked at them both...
"I'm afraid that the robot could now be hit by Zeus and survive...you on the other hand...do remember he ate my mother before I was born." She shakes her head..."I'm afraid I'm going to have to call your least favorite God in to deal with elf we have upstairs. Do you think you can keep a civil tounge in your head or are you going to cause more problems? And you need to keep an eye on your girl there, I have a bad feeling she is not a well Goddess...""Yeah, but Zeus payed for it by having to give birth to you from his head. I'd wager that'd be painful."
Jai does a double-take when Athena gets to the elf part. "Waitaminute... are you talking about Melkor? Just keep me away from him if you don't want me to make a scene. I've got a little trick to erase his immortality that I don't want to use at the wrong time, and I'd surely be tempted if he was in my presense."
"Why do you say Eris isn't well? I mean, sure she's gone through a lot of stress lately, but she's still alright."

Yeah, but Zeus payed for it by having to give birth to you from his head. I'd wager that'd be painful."
Jai does a double-take when Athena gets to the elf part. "Waitaminute... are you talking about Melkor? Just keep me away from him if you don't want me to make a scene. I've got a little trick to erase his immortality that I don't want to use at the wrong time, and I'd surely be tempted if he was in my presense."
"Why do you say Eris isn't well? I mean, sure she's gone through a lot of stress lately, but she's still alright."

"No, It slipped my mind about Melkor and you...No, Charon is who I'm speaking of...As for Eris, well I don't want to meddle, but her strength is seemingly low...I can't interfere between you two...but you may want to broach the subject..."
She begins walking back to towards the Palace.

"No, It slipped my mind about Melkor and you...No, Charon is who I'm speaking of...As for Eris, well I don't want to meddle, but her strength is seemingly low...I can't interfere between you two...but you may want to broach the subject..."
She begins walking back to towards the Palace."Ah, Charon's just full of hot air. Being stuffed down there with a million dead and apathetic souls is bound to make you lash out for attention. The poor guy just needs a hug."

Jai didn't respond to Athena's last statement, but silently thought about it as they walked back towards the palace.

Eris Kallisti;
Main Palace Hall

Horris bowed to Nia the same way he had done to Eris, smiling as he stated his greetings. He stepped back amongst his fellow "associates".

"It is a little bit of both actually m'lady. As I said, we have some matters to discuss that does concern the current relation between our two countries..But I myself do not see it as a urgency and so it can be put away for the moment, unless of course you wish to get it out of the way...By which then only you and your top officials need attend for the discussion. I believe that Minister Winsley are still present as well as the others..If so, I wish to have them meet us here.." Horris broke away from his talk to look around the inner workings of the palace again, seeming to admire the decor, "...It is a magnificent palace you have Lady Eris, the decorations especially."*She smiled to horris*

this is the palace we use for meetings, parties, and anything else we might need it for. Its moreof a government building now. My actual home is another palace not far from here that Jai Resi had built for me not long ago. The decorations here were all things given as gifts from differant friends and allies...

*She sighed softly and looked to Alex, General Noir, "David" 23, Janey and Nia. She gives a signal the others can go about their buisness*

It seems we should get buisness out of the way first Mr. Bael. Thereis always time for relaxing afterwards.

*The officals she looked at got up and stood slightly behind her. "David"23 rolled up his magazine and stuffed it in his back pocket, and Nia gave him a look. "David"23 smirked at the elf and set the magazine on the table away from then and rejoined the group*

Would you like to talk here, or do you prefere some place more private?

"Here would be good enough I believe, but if you wish to carry out the meeting elsewhere, by all means lead the way. I do believe however that we should wait for Defense Minister Heleina and the Admiral to arrive and meet with us." Horris looked back at the other officials, those who returned the gaze nodded their heads, most likely in agreement. Horris then turned back to the Empress, his composure a bit more relaxed than from before.

*Eris nods and motions the group towards the balcony. Her officals that are staying head in that direction and take a seat at a table out there*

We can wait for them on the balcony

*She heads there herself now.*

*Taska moves to stand near Mr. Silver and shrugs a bit*

As Eris and the Kallisti officials moved toward the directed balcony, Horris dismissed all but two of the Dreisden officials. The three proceeded on toward the balcony, finding themselves a suitable area to sit. While the two began talking amongst each other, Horris look over to his left to keep watch for the arrival of Winsley and Chegwhitten.

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She straightened out her uniform for the last time as she descended down the staircase, also taking the time to make check her hair.

"Relax Heleina, its a mere meeting. Not a public ceremony." the Admiral joked, receiving a smirk from the Dreisden Defense Minister.

"I'm well aware of that 'Admiral'..but its still an important matter that we are attending. Besides, you and I both deal within the Wehrmacht and one of its regulations is that.." Ulrich interjected Heleina, "..Senior officers and commanders must always have a prompt dress code and outlook when in the presence of or attending a gathering of both national and international officials..I've only been forced to study that countless times in my terms of service as a captain, Heleina so I'm well aware of it." Heleina chided a remark back at Ulrich and smiled just as they reached the balcony area, Heleina spoke up toward the awaiting party,

"I am sorry for keep you all in waiting because of our absence.." She turned and nodded toward Horris as a sort of quick, informal salute.

*Eris turned to face Heleina and Ulrich as they walked onto the balcony. as usual she greeted them with a smile.*

Not a problem, we're in no rush here. Please, have a seat, and if you need any refreshments feel free to ask one of the servants

*She smiled again and moved to take a seat in a high backed chair at the table next to Nia Starr*

Heleina and Ulrich walked on over to Horris and the others, taking seats next to them as the grouped greeted one another. Horris coughed once and and spoke out,

"Now that all have arrived, we can begin. First off, allow me to introduce the others..You already know Minister of Defence, Heleina Winsely and high Admiral, Ulrich Chegwhitten..Next is Wentz, an official from the Foreign Ministry." Wentz arose from his seat, bowing his head before sitting back down. The next figure arose on his own accord, moving toward Eris and extending his hand.

"..And I am Ernst Hafstaengl, Minister of Financem, it is an utmost pleasure and honor to meet you, m'lady." On Ernst's left arm was an armband with the nazi swastika, symbol of the Dreisden military. Horris just now saw the armband and was both surprised and somewhat angered because of it. Though it was a symbol of part of his country, he had been well aware of the reports about arising aggression against those who dealth with National Socialism...Dreisden was lucky enough to stay out of the watch of such persecution. Ernst was a tall man with a charismatic charm, seeming to always been well-groomed. (I'll add more description on Ernst later on)