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"YOU HEAR ME!? And don't even THINK about going back in time to fight in that stupid martial arts tournament, because I'll KNOW! I'm NEO-QUEEN SERENITY! I KNOW EVERYTHING!! You'll stand there FOREVER because I'm the LEADER and what I say GOES! GOT IT?!"
-- Neo Queen Serenity to Sailor Pluto


welcome to #suburbansenshi3

[18:49] * @spiritflame has changed channel password
[18:49] *** The United Nations Building, New York. Chambers of the General Assembly
[18:51] *** Franziska von Karma, looking noticeably jetlagged from her supersonic flight, is addressing a closed-door meeting of the aseembly, following a briefing by UNIT head Masaru Yoneda and Torchwood head Jack Harkness
[19:06] * Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon watches stolidly, betraying no reaction.
[19:07] * Franziska von Karma carefully lays out her case for Anthony Suthers being a dangerously amoral, high-tech threat to the safety and security of the planet.
[19:09] <Franziska von Karma> ...and in conclusion, I urge you all to vote yes on Special Session Resolution A/66/352, for the sake of our world, our children, and perhaps our very humanity itself. Thank you.
[19:09] * There is a lot of murmuring from the delegates.
[19:10] * Franziska von Karma steps away from the podium, composed, but with sweat even at her brow.
[19:10] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> Thank you, Prosecutor Von Karma. We will now retire for a time to allow the respective delegates to confer with their home governments. Voting will commence at 20:00 hours.
[19:16] <Franziska von Karma>

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[19:17] * Franziska von Karma collapses on a sofa in one of the special briefing rooms high above the Assembly chamber.
[19:17] <Captain Jack Harkness> Heh. Bet you never thought you'd see the day when the whole world was your jury, huh, Franzy?
[19:18] <Franziska von Karma> I just hope my words reached them.
[19:18] <Michael Sunnyside III> ...And that Abstergo or other interests haven't already bought them off.
[19:19] <Ms. Altair> Lobelia and Haruka had to put enormous pressure on Japan and Russia. And Isabella burned a lot of bridges in France.
[19:20] <Captain Jack Harkness> This is the all-or-nothing gambit.
[19:21] *** Isabella Penoit has joined #suburbansenshi3
[19:21] <@spiritflame> irasshai Isabella Penoit
[19:21] <Isabella Penoit> I am sorry I am late
[19:21] * Isabella Penoit walks in, dressed in a black c[BLEEP]ktail dress
[19:22] <Ms. Altair> Hi, Isabella. Thanks for all your help.
[19:22] <Isabella Penoit> it iz my pleasure
[19:22] <Captain Jack Harkness> Looking perfect, as usual, mon cheri~
[19:22] * Isabella Penoit bats Jack's nose with her fan
[19:22] <Isabella Penoit> I hope thiz will come to zomething
[19:23] <Captain Jack Harkness> Are you asking me out~
[19:23] * Franziska von Karma whips Harkness
[19:23] <Franziska von Karma> Be serious for once, you foolish man!
[19:23] <Captain Jack Harkness> Heh. I am.
[19:23] * Isabella Penoit sits down a serious look on her face "if thiz failz...what will we do?"
[19:23] <Captain Jack Harkness> Can;t you all feel it in the wind?
[19:23] <Captain Jack Harkness> This is it. The calm before the storm.
[19:24] <Captain Jack Harkness> The tipping point.
[19:24] <Isabella Penoit> oui
[19:24] <Captain Jack Harkness> One way or the other, we're going to get a reaction out of Suthers.
[19:25] <Isabella Penoit> we will must be prepared for ze worst
[19:25] <Isabella Penoit> - will
[19:25] <Michael Sunnyside III> My biggest fear is that he just ignores it.
[19:25] <Michael Sunnyside III> I mean, sure, we get to prove he'sa hypocrite.
[19:25] * Isabella Penoit unfurls her fan and looks at Sunnyside
[19:25] <Michael Sunnyside III> But that... solves absolutely nothing.
[19:26] <Michael Sunnyside III> Other than preaching to the choir.
[19:26] <Isabella Penoit> my dear Micheal...you are afraid?
[19:26] * Michael Sunnyside III smirks
[19:26] * Michael Sunnyside III pushes up his glasses
[19:26] <Michael Sunnyside III> I'm... terrified.
[19:27] * Isabella Penoit smirks back
[19:27] * Ms. Altair has such a sad, pained look on her face.
[19:27] <Isabella Penoit> whatever the case may be...we must be prepared for ze worst
[19:27] <Ms. Altair> The Capitol Defense Initiative never imagined something like this.
[19:28] <Isabella Penoit> are you giving up so easily, Altair?
[19:28] <Ms. Altair> No, of course not!
[19:28] <Ms. Altair> But... this isn't like the old days when we could beat the enemy with Steam, and Spirit...
[19:28] <Franziska von Karma> This is a new era.
[19:28] <Franziska von Karma> But it doesn't mean old courage is useless.
[19:29] <Ms. Altair> No offense, but we're leaving the fate of the world to... lawyers.
[19:29] <Isabella Penoit> spirit is something which our foe does not have
[19:29] <Isabella Penoit> remember that
[19:29] <Franziska von Karma> There's a reason Lady Justice carries a sword.
[19:31] * Isabella Penoit nods
[19:31] *** Kujou Subaru [chairperson@subaru.jp] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[19:31] <@spiritflame> irasshai Kujou Subaru
[19:31] <Franziska von Karma> Any word from the floor?
[19:32] <Kujou Subaru> Some of the third world delegates are incredulous.
[19:32] <Kujou Subaru> They think this a "science fiction plot" by the First World.
[19:32] <Isabella Penoit> they would
[19:33] <Kujou Subaru> The Secretary General doesn't know what to believe, to be honest
[19:33] <Captain Jack Harkness> Tony's been good at being ambiguous.
[19:33] <Captain Jack Harkness> This won't be easy.
[19:34] <Ms. Altair> Well, he's got the world's attention.
[19:35] <Kujou Subaru> I'm going to go back down to the floor and get more of a sense of what's happening.
[19:35] * Kujou Subaru is away 
[19:35] <Franziska von Karma> I want to sleep... but I can't. Not now.
[19:36] <Isabella Penoit> who can
[19:36] <Franziska von Karma> I feel like Robert H. Jackson.
[19:36] <Michael Sunnyside III> Heh.
[19:36] * Ms. Altair nods gravely, the reference not lost on her.
[19:37] <Captain Jack Harkness> The Chief Prosecutor of the Nuremberg Trials, Isabella.
[19:37] <Isabella Penoit> I hope dear Francious understands what is on his shoulders
[19:38] * Isabella Penoit drinks some wine
[19:38] * Michael Sunnyside III drums his fingers on the table
[19:38] <Michael Sunnyside III> 22 minutes...
[19:39] <Captain Jack Harkness> This. This is history.
[19:39] <Captain Jack Harkness> I've seen so many of these moments...
[19:39] <Captain Jack Harkness> But usually from the outside looking in.
[19:40] <Michael Sunnyside III> Making history is more fun :3
[19:40] <Franziska von Karma> Let's hope it's a good one.
[19:41] <Isabella Penoit> oh else...it iz up to us
[19:42] <Captain Jack Harkness> We'll have to be ready.
[19:43] * Isabella Penoit nods
[19:46] * Franziska von Karma get sup and paces
[19:47] <Franziska von Karma> I feel... feel like a 1L at moot court!
[19:47] <Isabella Penoit> pleaze refrain from doing that...it iz so unladylike...
[19:47] * Franziska von Karma frowns and sits down, fists clenched
[19:48] <Franziska von Karma> Everything rides on my presentation.
[19:48] <Michael Sunnyside III> There;s other factors at play too.
[19:48] <Franziska von Karma> This is the biggest prosecution of my career. And the stakes are higher than anything.
[19:49] <Ms. Altair> Franziska. You're a professional. You've got to deatch from this.
[19:49] * Isabella Penoit offers Von Karma some wine
[19:49] <Franziska von Karma> I'm not used to doubting myself. This is an unpleasant feeling.
[19:50] <Captain Jack Harkness> Heh. You're being foolish.
[19:50] * Franziska von Karma shoots Harkness a look and then smiles wanly.
[19:50] <Franziska von Karma> Perhaps I am.
[19:50] <Michael Sunnyside III> Ten minutes now.
[19:52] <Isabella Penoit> what will be will be
[19:53] * Kujou Subaru is back
[19:53] <Kujou Subaru> The delegates are coming to order.
[19:53] * Ms. Altair pulls the blinds in the skybox and peers out at the Assembly floor
[19:54] * Captain Jack Harkness switches on the monitor to see the internal view.
[19:54] <Michael Sunnyside III> Well...
[19:54] <Michael Sunnyside III> It's Showtime.
[19:54] <Michael Sunnyside III> /line
[19:55] <Michael Sunnyside III>

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[19:55] * Isabella Penoit walks over to watch
[19:55] *** The Assembly Floor
[19:55] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> ♦ All Delegates have returned to their seats, and we are ready to begin.
[19:56] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> ♦ I hereby reconvene this Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
[19:56] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> ♦ At question is Special Session Resolution A/66/352---
[19:57] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> Whereby, the United Nations of Planet Earth hereby do formally and in united voice, solemnly declare,
[19:58] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> ♦ under the respective laws of their nations, an injunction against any and all activities by Anthony Suthers, his heirs and assigns,
[19:58] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> ♦ and formally request and demand that he immediately depart from the planet along with any and all materials, artificial intelligences,
[19:58] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> ♦ technologies and devices that he has acquired, constructed or brought with him, never to return,
[19:59] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> ♦ and that any and all operations initiated by him since his arrival be immediately and permanently disclosed and terminated.
[19:59] * Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pauses to let the words sink in
[19:59] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> This is an unprecedented situation in the history of all humanity.
[20:00] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> It is no exaggeration to say we will be making history here tonight.
[20:00] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> Now, the hour is upon is. please relay the votes of your respective governments.
[20:01] * a hush falls over the assembly as the nations begin their voting-- 'yes' to expel tony, and 'no' to allow him to stay.
[20:03] * @spiritflame has changed channel password
[20:05] *** @Afghanistan votes: [ YES ]
[20:05] *** @Albania votes: [ NO ]
[20:06] *** @Algeria votes: [ NO ]
[20:06] *** @Andorra votes: [ YES ]
[20:06] *** @Angola votes: [ YES ]
[20:06] *** @Antigua and Barbuda votes: [ YES ]
[20:06] *** @Argentina votes: [ NO ]
[20:07] *** @Armenia votes: [ YES ]
[20:07] *** @Australia votes: [ YES ]
[20:07] *** @Austria votes: [ NO ]
[20:07] *** @Azerbaijan votes: [ NO ]
[20:07] *** @Bahamas votes: [ YES ]
[20:07] *** @Bahrain votes: [ NO ]
[20:08] *** @Bangladesh votes: [ NO ]
[20:08] *** @Barbados votes: [ YES ]
[20:08] *** @Belarus votes: [ YES ]
[20:08] *** @Belgium votes: [ YES ]
[20:08] *** @Belize votes: [ YES ]
[20:09] *** @Benin votes: [ YES ]
[20:09] *** @Bhutan votes: [ NO ]
[20:09] *** @Bolivia votes: [ NO ]
[20:09] *** @Bosnia and Herzegovina votes: [ NO ]
[20:10] *** @Botswana votes: [ YES ]
[20:10] *** @Brazil votes: [ NO ]
[20:10] *** @Brunei Darussalam votes: [ NO ]
[20:10] *** @Bulgaria votes: [ NO ]
[20:11] *** @Burkina Faso votes: [ NO ]
[20:11] *** @Burundi votes: [ YES ]
[20:11] *** @Cambodia votes: [ NO ]
[20:11] *** @Cameroon votes: [ NO ]
[20:11] *** @Canada votes: [ NO ]
[20:12] *** @Cape Verde votes: [ YES ]
[20:12] *** @Central African Republic votes: [ YES ]
[20:12] *** @Chad votes: [ YES ]
[20:12] *** @Chile votes: [ NO ]
[20:12] *** @China votes: [ NO ]
[20:13] *** @Colombia votes: [ YES ]
[20:13] *** @Comoros votes: [ NO ]
[20:13] *** @Congo (Republic of the) votes: [ YES ]
[20:13] *** @Costa Rica votes: [ NO ]
[20:13] *** @Côte d’Ivoire votes: [ YES ]
[20:14] *** @Croatia votes: [ YES ]
[20:14] *** @Cuba votes: [ NO ]
[20:14] *** @Cyprus votes: [ NO ]
[20:14] *** @Czech Republic votes: [ YES ]
[20:14] *** @Democratic People’s Republic of Korea votes: [ YES ]
[20:14] *** @Democratic Republic of the Congo votes: [ YES ]
[20:15] *** @Denmark votes: [ NO ]
[20:15] *** @Djibouti votes: [ YES ]
[20:15] *** @Dominica votes: [ YES ]
[20:15] *** @Dominican Republic votes: [ YES ]
[20:15] *** @Ecuador votes: [ NO ]
[20:15] *** @Egypt votes: [ NO ]
[20:16] *** @El Salvador votes: [ NO ]
[20:16] *** @Equatorial Guinea votes: [ NO ]
[20:16] *** @Eritrea votes: [ YES ]
[20:16] *** @Estonia votes: [ YES ]
[20:16] *** @Ethiopia votes: [ NO ]
[20:16] *** @Fiji votes: [ NO ]
[20:17] *** @Finland votes: [ NO ]
[20:17] *** @France votes: [ NO ]
[20:17] *** @Gabon votes: [ YES ]
[20:17] *** @Gambia votes: [ YES ]
[20:17] *** @Georgia votes: [ YES ]
[20:17] *** @Germany votes: [ NO ]
[20:18] *** @Ghana votes: [ YES ]
[20:18] *** @Greece votes: [ NO ]
[20:18] *** @Grenada votes: [ NO ]
[20:18] *** @Guatemala votes: [ YES ]
[20:18] *** @Guinea votes: [ YES ]
[20:18] *** @Guinea-Bissau votes: [ NO ]
[20:19] *** @Guyana votes: [ NO ]
[20:19] *** @Haiti votes: [ YES ]
[20:19] *** @Honduras votes: [ YES ]
[20:19] *** @Hungary votes: [ YES ]
[20:19] *** @Iceland votes: [ YES ]
[20:19] *** @India votes: [ YES ]
[20:20] *** @Indonesia votes: [ YES ]
[20:20] *** @Iran votes: [ NO ]
[20:20] *** @Iraq votes: [ NO ]
[20:20] *** @Ireland votes: [ YES ]
[20:20] *** @Israel votes: [ NO ]
[20:20] *** @Italy votes: [ NO ]
[20:21] *** @Jamaica votes: [ NO ]
[20:21] *** @Japan votes: [ YES ]
[20:21] *** @Jordan votes: [ YES ]
[20:21] *** @Kazakhstan votes: [ YES ]
[20:21] *** @Kenya votes: [ YES ]
[20:22] *** @Kiribati votes: [ NO ]
[20:22] *** @Kuwait votes: [ YES ]
[20:22] *** @Kyrgyzstan votes: [ NO ]
[20:22] *** @Lao People’s Democratic Republic votes: [ YES ]
[20:22] *** @Latvia votes: [ YES ]
[20:22] *** @Lebanon votes: [ NO ]
[20:23] *** @Lebanon votes: [ NO ]
[20:23] *** that was Lesotho
[20:23] *** @Liberia votes: [ YES ]
[20:23] *** @Libya votes: [ NO ]
[20:24] *** @Liechtenstein votes: [ NO ]
[20:24] *** @Lithuania votes: [ NO ]
[20:24] *** @Luxembourg votes: [ YES ]
[20:24] *** @Madagascar votes: [ YES ]
[20:24] *** @Malawi votes: [ YES ]
[20:24] *** @Malaysia votes: [ NO ]
[20:25] *** @Maldives votes: [ NO ]
[20:25] *** @Mali votes: [ NO ]
[20:25] *** @Malta votes: [ NO ]
[20:25] *** @Marshall Islands votes: [ YES ]
[20:25] *** @Mauritania votes: [ YES ]
[20:25] *** @Mauritius votes: [ NO ]
[20:26] *** @Mexico votes: [ YES ]
[20:26] *** @Micronesia (Federated States of) votes: [ YES ]
[20:26] *** @Monaco votes: [ NO ]
[20:26] *** @Mongolia votes: [ NO ]
[20:26] *** @Montenegro votes: [ YES ]
[20:26] *** @Morocco votes: [ YES ]
[20:27] *** @Mozambique votes: [ YES ]
[20:27] *** @Myanmar votes: [ YES ]
[20:27] *** @Namibia votes: [ NO ]
[20:27] *** @Nauru votes: [ NO ]
[20:27] *** @Nepal votes: [ NO ]
[20:27] *** @Netherlands votes: [ YES ]
[20:28] *** @New Zealand votes: [ NO ]
[20:28] *** @Nicaragua votes: [ YES ]
[20:28] *** @Niger votes: [ NO ]
[20:28] *** @Nigeria votes: [ NO ]
[20:29] *** @Norway votes: [ NO ]
[20:29] *** @Oman votes: [ YES ]
[20:29] *** @Pakistan votes: [ NO ]
[20:29] *** @Palau votes: [ NO ]
[20:30] *** @Panama votes: [ NO ]
[20:30] *** @Papua New Guinea votes: [ YES ]
[20:30] *** @Paraguay votes: [ NO ]
[20:30] *** @Peru votes: [ NO ]
[20:30] *** @Philippines votes: [ NO ]
[20:30] *** @Poland votes: [ YES ]
[20:31] *** @Portugal votes: [ NO ]
[20:31] *** @Qatar votes: [ YES ]
[20:31] *** @Republic of Korea votes: [ YES ]
[20:31] *** @Republic of Moldova votes: [ YES ]
[20:32] *** @Romania votes: [ YES ]
[20:32] *** @Russian Federation votes: [ NO ]
[20:32] *** @Rwanda votes: [ YES ]
[20:32] *** @Saint Kitts and Nevis votes: [ YES ]
[20:32] *** @Saint Lucia votes: [ YES ]
[20:32] *** @Saint Vincent and the Grenadines votes: [ YES ]
[20:33] *** @Samoa votes: [ NO ]
[20:33] *** @San Marino votes: [ YES ]
[20:33] *** @Sao Tome and Principe votes: [ YES ]
[20:33] *** @Saudi Arabia votes: [ NO ]
[20:33] *** @Senegal votes: [ YES ]
[20:33] *** @Serbia votes: [ YES ]
[20:34] *** @Seychelles votes: [ NO ]
[20:34] *** @Sierra Leone votes: [ NO ]
[20:34] *** @@Sierra Leone votes: [ NO ]
[20:34] *** @Slovakia votes: [ NO ]
[20:35] *** @Slovenia votes: [ NO ]
[20:35] *** @Solomon Islands votes: [ YES ]
[20:35] *** Skipping Somalia as I did Sierra Leone Twice
[20:36] *** @South Africa votes: [ YES ]
[20:36] *** @Spain votes: [ YES ]
[20:36] *** @Sri Lanka votes: [ YES ]
[20:36] *** @Sudan votes: [ YES ]
[20:36] *** @Suriname votes: [ YES ]
[20:36] *** @Swaziland votes: [ NO ]
[20:36] *** @Switzerland votes: [ NO ]
[20:37] *** @Sweden votes: [ NO ]
[20:37] *** @Syria votes: [ YES ]
[20:37] *** @Tajikistan votes: [ YES ]
[20:37] *** @Thailand votes: [ YES ]
[20:37] *** @The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia votes: [ YES ]
[20:37] *** @Timor Leste votes: [ NO ]
[20:38] *** @Togo votes: [ NO ]
[20:38] *** @Tonga votes: [ NO ]
[20:38] *** @Trinidad and Tobago votes: [ NO ]
[20:38] *** @Tunisia votes: [ NO ]
[20:39] *** @Turkey votes: [ NO ]
[20:39] *** @Turkmenistan votes: [ NO ]
[20:39] *** @Tuvalu votes: [ NO ]
[20:39] *** @Uganda votes: [ YES ]
[20:39] *** @Ukraine votes: [ NO ]
[20:39] *** @United Arab Emirates votes: [ YES ]
[20:40] *** @United Kingdom votes: [ NO ]
[20:40] *** @United of Republic of Tanzania votes: [ YES ]
[20:40] *** @United States votes: [ NO ]
[20:40] *** @Uruguay votes: [ NO ]
[20:40] *** @Uzbekistan votes: [ NO ]
[20:41] *** @Vanuatu votes: [ YES ]
[20:41] *** @Venezuela votes: [ YES ]
[20:41] *** @Viet Nam votes: [ YES ]
[20:41] *** @Yemen votes: [ YES ]
[20:41] *** @Zambia votes: [ YES ]
[20:41] *** @Zimbabwe votes: [ NO ]
[20:42] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> And with that, the Voting has concluded.
[20:43] *** give me a sec, I thought firefox would show me how many matches
[20:46] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> By a vote of 96 yes to 95 no... the motion fails, having not met the required 2/3rds majority.
[20:47] <Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon> Thus concludes this special session of the United Nations General Assembly.
[20:48] <@Zimbabwe>

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[20:48] *** Back in the skybox...
[20:49] * Franziska von Karma looks crestfallen
[20:49] * Franziska von Karma looks crestfallen
[20:49] * Isabella Penoit doesn't seem to react
[20:49] <Ms. Altair> More nations voted with you, Franziska. That's no mean feat.
[20:50] <Isabella Penoit> so now we preapre
[20:50] <Franziska von Karma> It was a hung jury, at best.
[20:50] <Isabella Penoit> *prepare
[20:50] * Michael Sunnyside III gets a call
[20:50] <Michael Sunnyside III> It's that delightful Hiromi-chan.
[20:50] <Michael Sunnyside III> ♦ MOSHI MOSHIII?
[20:51] <Ms. Altair> /seauk for the love of god
[20:51] * Michael Sunnyside III turns to the others "Suthers wants to address the planet."
[20:51] * Isabella Penoit looks at her phone's text "what do you think..shall we?"
[20:51] <Captain Jack Harkness> ....What, NOW?
[20:52] <Ms. Altair> Are Torchwood's countermeasures in place?
[20:52] <Captain Jack Harkness> We've got the RetCannon... but...
[20:52] <Captain Jack Harkness> It's untested.
[20:53] <Michael Sunnyside III> It'll have to do. What do you think, Isabella?
[20:53] <Isabella Penoit> Matsumi texted me....she has the cage prepared just in case
[20:53] <Michael Sunnyside III> Okay.
[20:53] <Michael Sunnyside III> ♦ Hiromi? It's a go.
[20:54] <Isabella Penoit> I say we let it happen
[20:55] <Michael Sunnyside III> ♦ HAJIIIIIIMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY
[20:55] <Isabella Penoit> we should show thiz...anthony...the spirit we have
[20:55] <Captain Jack Harkness> well, something good may come out of this.
[20:55] <Franziska von Karma> What's that?
[20:56] * Captain Jack Harkness shakes his head, he'll explain later.
[20:56] <Captain Jack Harkness> Let's listen to what he has to say, first.
[20:57] * Captain Jack Harkness has the Retcannon on standby.
[20:57] <Michael Sunnyside III> ♦ Ratchet already sent it
[20:58] * Isabella Penoit drinks her wine
[20:58] <Michael Sunnyside III> ♦ It should be there any minute.
[20:58] * Captain Jack Harkness hands everyone special sunglasses
[20:58] <Captain Jack Harkness> Put these on.
[20:58] <Captain Jack Harkness> There's attached earbuds. Put them on too.
[20:58] * Franziska von Karma puts them on
[20:58] <Franziska von Karma> I Look foolish.
[20:59] <Captain Jack Harkness> They're to keep you from looking even more foolish.
[20:59] <Captain Jack Harkness> Isabella? Mike? Subaru? Chop Chop!
[20:59] * Ms. Altair dons hers
[20:59] * Kujou Subaru puts them on
[20:59] * Michael Sunnyside III puts his on
[20:59] * Isabella Penoit puts them on
[20:59] * Captain Jack Harkness dons his
[21:00] <Captain Jack Harkness> Back at Torchwood, Ianto nicknamed these "Peril-Sensitive Sunglasses".
[21:00] <Captain Jack Harkness> Let's hop you won't need to find out why.
[21:02] * Isabella Penoit sips her wine and nods
[21:05] * Captain Jack Harkness exhales deeply.
[21:06] <Michael Sunnyside III> I wish I was there.
[21:06] <Isabella Penoit> do we not all
[21:09] <Captain Jack Harkness> /line
[21:09] <Captain Jack Harkness>

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[21:10] *** Ginga TV station, Tokyo.
[21:10] *** Anthony Suthers [Anthony@WhateverIsNecessary.gov] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[21:10] <@spiritflame> irasshai Anthony Suthers
[21:10] *** Amanda Sharlan has joined #suburbansenshi3
[21:10] <@spiritflame> irasshai Amanda Sharlan
[21:11] * Anthony Suthers hurridly walks into the station, carefully not presenting any long sightlines for sniping.
[21:11] * Anthony Suthers enters the Station lobby.
[21:11] <Potamos> Suthers, this way please
[21:12] * Mister Dinsdale follows, watching warily
[21:12] * Potamos directs Suthers, Jack and Amanda to the studio where Ginga TV does their news broadcasts
[21:12] <Anthony Suthers> I'd like to record my public address in front of a fountain, or something continuously moving. I' am well aware that things can be edited.
[21:12] * Amanda Sharlan sticks close to Tony
[21:13] <Potamos> How about an electric fan or something?
[21:13] <Potamos> (( does Ginga TV have a fountain? ))
[21:13] <Anthony Suthers> I'd prefer a fish tank, or something?
[21:13] <Potamos> Oh, we have that...
[21:13] *** yeah
[21:14] <Potamos> I can call some gaffers and have them set up a live shot in front of the fountain, mitai na
[21:14] <Anthony Suthers> That's perfect. I'll wait here, and talk to Mr. Dinsdale.
[21:15] <Anthony Suthers> Jack. Whose idea was all of this?
[21:15] * Potamos goes over to a wall phone and starts calling random production people
[21:15] <Anthony Suthers> You have not forgotten your agreement with me, have you?
[21:15] <Mister Dinsdale> All of what/
[21:15] <Anthony Suthers> That if a certain organization fell, I could guide it?
[21:15] * Ginga TV crew come out of various studios and set up portable lights, reflectors, etc.
[21:15] <Anthony Suthers> I intend to help, and I do not go back on my word.
[21:15] <Mister Dinsdale> You wanted this interview, buddy.
[21:16] <Mister Dinsdale> As for the vote, I had nothing to do with it.
[21:16] * Ginga TV crew rolls out an HDTV camera and a plain podium with a microphone
[21:16] <Anthony Suthers> I'm very suprised. Suprised indeed that you actually asked the Earth what they thought.
[21:16] * Anthony Suthers changes into a respectable suit as he speaks to Jack.
[21:16] * Ginga TV crew also sets up a teleprompter in case it's needed.
[21:17] <Mister Dinsdale> Heh, blame the redhead.
[21:17] <Potamos> ...we're ready when you are, Suthers
[21:17] <Mister Dinsdale> She wanted to try things the easy way.
[21:17] <Anthony Suthers> I only hope the more reactionary elements are willing to listen to humanity's wishes, after saying so many times that I do not do so.
[21:18] * Anthony Suthers activates his tear-ducts, and reddens his eyes, so that he looks visibly emotional.
[21:18] <Mister Dinsdale> ¬_¬
[21:19] <Anthony Suthers> I'd like to also record a statement later for the UN to view privately.
[21:19] * Anthony Suthers takes a deep breath. "Here goes."
[21:19] * Anthony Suthers walks over and stands in front of the Podium.
[21:19] <Anthony Suthers> ♦ People of Earth...
[21:20] <Anthony Suthers> ♦ I stand before you humble and grateful. I consider myself extremely privileged to stand upon your fragile, and beatiful planet, and even more blessed to be welcomed by your nations.
[21:21] * Potamos stands beside Jack
[21:21] <Potamos> I...I just want to...
[21:21] * Potamos is trying not to cry.
[21:22] * Mister Dinsdale stands near her, watching this announcement with no small amount of dread
[21:22] * Mister Dinsdale hugs her from the side
[21:22] <Mister Dinsdale> I know.
[21:22] <Anthony Suthers> ♦ I have viewed your oceans, and seen your vast prairies. I have watched the sunsets that we all share. I am a very lucky man to have been granted asylum. And I feared that I would have to endure character assassination to stand where I now stand.
[21:23] <Anthony Suthers> ♦ I want to do whatever is in my power to repay the debt of gratitude that has been bestowed upon me by being welcomed here. I come from far away. I do not speak your language, but we share so many things. The same oceans, the same sky, the same moon and stars.
[21:24] <Anthony Suthers> ♦ Truly, it is encumbent upon me to embrace our unity, and to dedicate myself to contributing as much as possible to the betterment of this world. I know I am not the only refugee here, but I feel I am the luckiest.
[21:25] * Anthony Suthers blinks away some tears.
[21:26] <Anthony Suthers> ♦ it is well known to me that there are many entities on this world that are different than mine. And the vast majority devote themselves to improving life. I could do no less, but it often feels difficult at times, doesn't it?
[21:27] * Potamos gets a text from Suu, her phone is thankfully set to vibrate
[21:27] <Anthony Suthers> ♦ I have been very blessed, and it has been my urgent privilege to help work on a project that can truly repay all of the generosity that has been bestowed upon me.
[21:27] <Potamos> Suu-chan's concerned mitai na...
[21:27] <Mister Dinsdale> She ain' t the only one, doll.
[21:28] * Potamos sends a quick reply back "Yes Jack is with me too"
[21:28] <Anthony Suthers> ♦ I only hope that you will continue to accept me, that we may work together to improve the world that we all now share.
[21:29] <Anthony Suthers> ♦ Truly, it is the only way I could come close to thanking you enough. Good night.
[21:29] * Anthony Suthers walks away from the microphone, and hugs his daughter.
[21:29] * Amanda Sharlan returns the hug, smiling
[21:30] *** The feed is cut.
[21:30] * Anthony Suthers whispers into Amanda's ear.
[21:31] <Anthony Suthers> [SPOILER] Now is the time. We need to move now that we have momentum. I will personally record an invitation in various languages and send them to the foreign relations departments of the nations of the UN. We'll need to vastly expand the Prometheus facility, but this will allow us to accomodate them too.
[21:32] * Amanda Sharlan nods and makes a note in her folder
[21:32] <Anthony Suthers> Come. We must rejoin our friends.
[21:33] * Inspector Pepper drives up to Ginga with a couple other squad cars
[21:33] * Anthony Suthers changes back into his normal clothes. The suit now smells very nice.
[21:33] * Inspector Pepper attempts to enter the building alone.
[21:33] * Ginga TV crew mutter to themselves as they start putting away the equipment.
[21:33] * Amanda Sharlan stands excitedly by Tony's side
[21:33] <Mister Dinsdale> Hey buddy, let me take care of that auit for you.
[21:33] * Anthony Suthers walks back over to Hiromi. "Thank you so much for your services. I fear I was never truly cut out for public speaking."
[21:34] * Mister Dinsdale reaches out to take the one Tony just discarded
[21:34] <Potamos> Suthers, do you and Amanda want to take the car back to the Hotel mitai na?
[21:34] <Inspector Pepper> Um, hello? Anyone in the lobby gonna let me in? Space Police!
[21:34] <Anthony Suthers> Why don't you accompnany us home, Miss Hiromi and Mr Dinsdale?
[21:35] <Anthony Suthers> I'd feel much more relaxed with your company.
[21:35] <Potamos> Ara~!
[21:35] * Potamos goes over to the front doors
[21:35] * Inspector Pepper sorta... breaks the door in >_>
[21:35] <Potamos> Lola-chan, what are you doing here mitai na?
[21:35] <Mister Dinsdale> Sure.
[21:35] <Inspector Pepper> Oh!
[21:35] <Potamos> ...
[21:35] * Mister Dinsdale drapes the suit he took over his suit jacket.
[21:35] <Inspector Pepper> I'm here to escort you and Jack!
[21:35] <Potamos> nee, don't break my building mitai na
[21:35] <Inspector Pepper> Orders from Detective Kanal.
[21:35] <Mister Dinsdale> Ooh, looks like we got a ride already.
[21:36] <Mister Dinsdale> sorry, Tony.
[21:36] <Anthony Suthers> No no. We'll share a car. It will make mem feel safer.
[21:36] * Potamos 's phone vibrates again, she sees it's a text from Suu
[21:36] <Mister Dinsdale> You've got your bodyguard there.
[21:37] <Anthony Suthers> Mister Dinsdale, is there some specific reason you do not wish to ride home with us? You were very chaming on the way up here.
[21:37] * NTSRogue is leaning on a wall outside the Studio
[21:37] <NTSRogue> Or I can teleport all 5 of you back to the hotel
[21:37] <Inspector Pepper> Please, if you'll follow me, Hiromi, Jack.
[21:37] <Mister Dinsdale> I can't ignore a request from an officer of the law, Mister Suthers. Detective Kanal sent them.
[21:38] <Mister Dinsdale> ^her
[21:38] <Mister Dinsdale> Surely you understand~
[21:38] * Mister Dinsdale smiles brightly
[21:38] <Anthony Suthers> I do. But I thought you'd understand that my safety is very important now.
[21:39] * Inspector Pepper escorts Potamos and Jack to their patrol car :D
[21:39] <Anthony Suthers> Perhaps it would be best for the Space Police to escort me and my assistant back instead.
[21:39] <Mister Dinsdale> ..After relaying a maessage of goodwill?
[21:39] <Inspector Pepper> You have an assassin body guard, Tony.
[21:39] <Mister Dinsdale> You should be safer than ever~
[21:39] <Inspector Pepper> You'll be just fiiiiiiine.
[21:39] <Anthony Suthers> ....Inspector, I'd very much like to speak with you.
[21:39] * Mister Dinsdale goes with Hiromi and Pepper
[21:39] * Potamos reads the text and decides to respond "we're OK Pepper here to give ride back"
[21:40] <Potamos> Suthers, I need to head back, I've got a little doggie that needs his walkies, mitai na.
[21:40] <Anthony Suthers> - ... -
[21:40] <Anthony Suthers> Very well.
[21:40] * NTSRogue taps her fingers on the wall.
[21:40] <Inspector Pepper> You can put in a request to speak with me via the receptionist at DekaBase.
[21:40] <Anthony Suthers> Amanda, come with me.
[21:40] * Inspector Pepper opens the door for Hiromi and Jack
[21:41] * Mister Dinsdale quickly Gets Hiromi into the ca
[21:41] <Anthony Suthers> Very well. I'll do that. Or perhaps you should simply stop by the hotel later.
[21:41] * Mister Dinsdale gets in
[21:42] <Mister Dinsdale> Pepper. Drive.
[21:42] * Anthony Suthers narrows his eyes, and watches them go.
[21:42] * Inspector Pepper drives off, her back up flanking and following.
[21:42] <Anthony Suthers> Amanda, come with me, we are not safe here.
[21:42] * Potamos sighs...
[21:42] * Mister Dinsdale pulls off the suit he took from Suthers, and folds it up, stuffing it into a bag
[21:42] <Potamos> That was scary, mitai na
[21:42] *** Inspector Pepper [l.pepper@SPD.or.jp.ea] has left #suburbansenshi3 (Yay I love driving :D)
[21:42] * Anthony Suthers rushes off toward the Wardrobe section.
[21:42] <Mister Dinsdale> WE gotta get this to Xadium, stat.
[21:42] *** Mister Dinsdale [Mr_J@seven.torchwood.or.jp] has left #suburbansenshi3 (Go beyond the impossible and kick reason to the curb!)
[21:43] * Amanda Sharlan follows, trying to determine what Tony's doing
[21:43] *** Potamos [kawanami_hiromi@seihanazono.jp] has left #suburbansenshi3 (Mitai na!)
[21:43] *** Anthony Suthers [Anthony@WhateverIsNecessary.gov] has quit IRC (Come on. We need to get away from this building. I'd say we have less than two minutes.)
[21:43] * NTSRogue enters the shadows. And tails them
[21:44] *** Amanda Sharlan has left #suburbansenshi3
[21:46] *** The seedy streets of Tokyo, where mist streams from manhole covers, and there are very few witnesses.
[21:46] * Anthony Suthers is back
[21:46] * Amanda Sharlan is back
[21:46] <Anthony Suthers> We are being followed.
[21:47] <Anthony Suthers> Are you armed?
[21:47] * Amanda Sharlan nods, "I noticed....and yes..."
[21:47] <NTSRogue> Oooh. You are good
[21:47] <NTSRogue> Nivek sent me to make sure you guys made it to the hotel ok
[21:47] <NTSRogue> We met last night. I go by the codename Rogue
[21:47] <Anthony Suthers> Then walk with us. We thought you were sent to silence us.
[21:47] <Anthony Suthers> I'm sure we'll all be safer together.
[21:48] <NTSRogue> of course
[21:48] *** Anthony Suthers [Anthony@WhateverIsNecessary.gov] has quit IRC (Well, that turned out well.)
[21:48] *** Amanda Sharlan [0] has quit IRC
[21:48] *** NTSRogue [0] has quit IRC
[21:49] <Mister Dinsdale>

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[21:49] *** Back at the UN...
[21:49] <Captain Jack Harkness> Okay, glasses off. nothing to see, apparently.
[21:50] * Franziska von Karma still looks crestfallen.
[21:50] <Captain Jack Harkness> He's smart. He didn't take the bait.
[21:50] <Ms. Altair> Well he does have half the world wondering who the hell he is.
[21:51] <Ms. Altair> And now the governments realize we weren't just blowing hot air.
[21:51] *** All the UN Delegates that voted tonight have an unread video message in their inbox.
[21:51] <Michael Sunnyside III> the problem is the First World seems against us.
[21:52] *** The video message for the UN delegats is from a "Mr. Suthers."
[21:52] <Kujou Subaru> I have been forwarded a message the Japanese Delegate has just recieved.
[21:52] * Kujou Subaru opens the message.
[21:53] * Anthony Suthers appears.
[21:54] <Isabella Penoit> hm...
[21:54] * Kujou Subaru puts ont he glasses
[21:54] * Captain Jack Harkness and the otehrs follow wuit
[21:54] * Isabella Penoit watches
[21:55] * Anthony Suthers appears somewhat distorted, and the audio is splotchy, but he smiles warmly, and speaks in perfect Japanese. "It pleases me immensely to speak to you, Honored UN Delegate. My acquaintences were kind enough to allow me the use of a recording studio, so that I might be able to address you."
[21:55] * Captain Jack Harkness makes a full copy of this recording for analysis later
[21:56] * Kujou Subaru continues watching
[21:56] * Anthony Suthers continues. "As thanks for accepting me, I would like to extend a private intivation to you of the unveiling of my patriation gift to your nation. I have been awestruck by your noble nation's dedication to decreasing their environmental footprint."
[21:57] * Anthony Suthers speaks, his words a bit off. "I look so proudly as your citizens use efficient public transport, and I can only express my admiration at your nations dedication to reducing your petroleum input by exceptional amounts."
[21:58] * Anthony Suthers smiles. "Truly, your nation is very wise and forward thinking, and in order to assist you in continuing to safeguard your nation's resources for your children, I would like to extend you an invitation."
[21:59] * Anthony Suthers bows, and says, "On the date of June 8, I would be honored by your representative's presence, that I might unveil a project I have been able to work on that can truly revolutionalize Japanese Quality of life. Thank you for your time."
[21:59] * Anthony Suthers disappears.
[22:00] <Captain Jack Harkness> June 8th.
[22:00] <Captain Jack Harkness> There it is.
[22:00] <Captain Jack Harkness> WOO HOO!
[22:00] <Captain Jack Harkness> Frazny, see, it wasn't for nothing!
[22:00] * Franziska von Karma frowns
[22:02] <Ms. Altair> He did take the bait after all.
[22:02] <Isabella Penoit> so do we let our delegates go
[22:02] <Isabella Penoit> or not
[22:02] <Kujou Subaru> Subaru suggests we get back to Japan ASAP
[22:02] <Captain Jack Harkness> Isabella...
[22:02] <Captain Jack Harkness> Isabella... Isabella Isabella...
[22:03] * Captain Jack Harkness takes her by the shoulders as he walks her out the door
[22:03] <Captain Jack Harkness> Let me tell you a little something about a small terrorist group called COBRA... back in the 80's they had this idea...
[22:03] * Captain Jack Harkness is away: ^
[22:03] * Isabella Penoit is away: hm?
[22:04] <Michael Sunnyside III> Oh god they're going to do it in the first class lavatory all the way home aren;t they
[22:05] <Ms. Altair> Probably.
[22:05] * Franziska von Karma groans
[22:05] <Franziska von Karma> Let's just get back to Japan.
[22:05] * Franziska von Karma is away 
[22:06] * Ms. Altair is away: We;ll just have to find somewhere else, Sunny~
[22:06] * Michael Sunnyside III is away: :O
[22:06] * Kujou Subaru shakes her head
[22:06] * Kujou Subaru is away 
[20:18] <@mango-chan> Okay let's do some /looks!
[21:45] *** It's a soft ice cream stand. They have flavor swirl ice cream.
[21:45] *** Suu [FourLeafClover@clampgakuen.ac.jp] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[21:45] <@spiritflame> irasshai Suu
[21:45] *** There are tables set up in front.
[21:45] *** Amanda Sharlan has joined #suburbansenshi3
[21:45] <@spiritflame> irasshai Amanda Sharlan
[21:46] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium watches from a far distance so as not to tip off Sharlan
[21:46] * Suu shows Amanda the flavor list.
[21:47] * Amanda Sharlan glances over it happily, "I haven't had this in so long!"
[21:48] <Suu> It seems like the weather for it now.
[21:48] <Suu> I'm getting peach
[21:49] <Amanda Sharlan> I think I'll have blue raspberry!
[21:49] * Suu goes up to order and pay for the ice cream
[21:50] <Suu> Are you really busy? We can sit and talk.
[21:50] <Suu> I know...you've got work but there's some things I want to talk to you about...
[21:51] <Amanda Sharlan> We're just working on some final preparations, but other than that, I have the time. What did you need?
[21:52] <Suu> well...
[21:52] <Suu> oh, our ice cream's ready
[21:52] * Amanda Sharlan nods and takes hers
[21:53] * Suu takes her ice cream and pulls out a chair for Aamanda
[21:54] * Amanda Sharlan sits down with a bright smile
[21:54] <Suu> ...I'm concerned for you.
[21:54] <Suu> This...doesn't seem like you.
[21:54] <Amanda Sharlan> Hm? Concerned?
[21:55] <Suu> Very...
[21:55] * Amanda Sharlan giggles, "I know...everyone seems to think he did something to me."
[21:55] <Suu> I know you're excited about Saturday...
[21:56] <Suu> Have you given any consideration into what's going to happen if things don't work?
[21:56] <Amanda Sharlan> Yes indeed I have.
[21:56] <Suu> I'm just concerned that he's using you.
[21:57] * Amanda Sharlan sighs and stares at the table for a moment before glancing intently at Suu
[21:59] <Suu> If he had been asked to leave the planet by the UN, would you have gone with him?
[21:59] <Amanda Sharlan> No.
[22:00] * Suu nods...
[22:01] <Suu> How come?
[22:02] * Amanda Sharlan glances down, "Because I am devoted to my work."
[22:03] <Suu> Your work for Suthers?
[22:03] <Suu> Or is this something you do for yourself?
[22:03] * Amanda Sharlan nods
[22:03] <Amanda Sharlan> I firmly believe in what he's doing.
[22:04] <Amanda Sharlan> I joined of my own accord because I know it would help me live a better life than the one I had.
[22:05] <Suu> ...Is this your own dream, or his?
[22:07] <Amanda Sharlan> My dream is to have a more normal and stable life.
[22:07] <Amanda Sharlan> He helps me with that.
[22:07] <Amanda Sharlan> He even let me join his family to have somewhere to go.
[22:07] <Suu> then...what are we to you?
[22:08] <Suu> I was once like you...I was very young, I escaped from a bad place...
[22:08] * Amanda Sharlan frowns, "You think I don't think of you all as friends?"
[22:08] <Suu> Right now...it's really hard for us to trust you.
[22:08] * Amanda Sharlan sighs, "If I wanted to hurt you...don't you think I would have tried by now?"
[22:09] <Amanda Sharlan> I know it's hard...but I promise it's really for the best. I wasn't lying when I said that we don't intend on harming anyone.
[22:09] <Suu> You can hurt people without realizing it.
[22:09] * Amanda Sharlan glances in Noriko's direction for a split second
[22:10] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium frowns
[22:10] <Amanda Sharlan> I know that it was a total surprise to know I had chosen to side with him...
[22:10] <Amanda Sharlan> But if I'd wanted to kill people...why would I have left the assassins?
[22:12] <Suu> ...Kakanue.
[22:12] * Amanda Sharlan sighs again, "I know you all don't trust me...that's why someone's watching us...but I won't hurt you. You're the only one trying to talk to me sensibly. Everyone else treats it as an interrogation."
[22:13] * Suu looks her in the eye
[22:13] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium thinks to herself that assassins don't need to be in an order to kill
[22:14] <Suu> ...You're really devoted to his cause...
[22:14] <Suu> but do you have any idea what the consequences will be?
[22:14] <Suu> Do you think this is going to be something that's universally accepted?
[22:15] <Suu> What if people say no? Will Suthers still have a use for you?
[22:15] <Suu> Does he have a reason for specifically choosing you?
[22:16] <Amanda Sharlan> I think once everyone knows that it is...they'll accept it.
[22:17] * Amanda Sharlan frowns and reaches into her jacket pocket
[22:17] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium twitches, having a long-rage stun pistol at the ready
[22:17] <Amanda Sharlan> Part of my purpose is in regards to failure anyway...so I still have a duty even if the operation fails.
[22:18] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> She's... a successor.
[22:18] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium knew it.
[22:19] * Amanda Sharlan pulls something out of her pocket
[22:19] <Suu> Still have a duty?
[22:19] <Amanda Sharlan> Yes...I still have a duty as his daughter to help him.
[22:20] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium has her finger on the trigger
[22:20] <Suu> so you're officially father and daughter now...
[22:20] <Suu> ...I wish I knew what it was like to have a parent.
[22:20] <Amanda Sharlan> We're still waiting for the papers...but it should be any day now
[22:20] <Suu> I never knew my mother...all I know is that she gave me up to be experimented on.
[22:21] * Suu stretches her wings "That's why I have these...and this"
[22:21] * Suu pulls up her pant leg and shows Amanda her clover tattoo
[22:21] <Suu> the person that raised me was keeping me for a single purpose.
[22:21] <Suu> I wonder if once I had succeeded in doing what they wished...
[22:21] * Amanda Sharlan frowns, flipping open her notepad, which was the item in her pocket
[22:22] <Amanda Sharlan> And what was that?
[22:22] <Suu> He wanted me to retrieve an item of great power hidden on the campus of my school...
[22:22] <Amanda Sharlan> And you though you did?
[22:23] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> No Suu... don't give her more information... don't give _him_ more information...
[22:23] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium knows how cults work...
[22:23] <Suu> No. I returned it to its rightful owner.
[22:24] * Amanda Sharlan nods, "That would be the right thing to do..."
[22:24] <Suu> I know what it's like to be used...
[22:25] <Suu> Can you do me a favor?
[22:25] <Suu> In exchange for the ice cream, please...keep this between us.
[22:25] <Suu> I...I don't really like talking about my past with people...
[22:25] <Suu> but I needed to let you know, to not let Suthers use you.
[22:26] * Amanda Sharlan smiles and takes Suu's hand in hers
[22:26] <Suu> If things go horribly wrong...what's stopping him from dropping you like a hot potato?
[22:27] <Amanda Sharlan> I'm along for the ride...I do whatever I need to to help him, and if that means the end of me then I can't really say I don't believe in the sacrifice of one for the sake of many...
[22:27] <Suu> NO!!
[22:27] * Suu grabs Amanda's hand
[22:28] <Suu> Don't talk like that!
[22:28] <Amanda Sharlan> Well it appears to me as if the other inhabitants of the hotel plan to remove us anyway...
[22:28] <Suu> Your life isn't worth throwing things away.
[22:28] <Amanda Sharlan> Just as you cannot trust us...what's to stop me from believing that any one of those people would kill us on the spot?
[22:30] * Amanda Sharlan shifts in her chair slightly, revealing the small handgun she carries for security purposes since the longbow is too cumbersome at this point
[22:31] <Suu> ...when did you start carrying?
[22:31] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium observes Sharlan's breathing patterns and expression. Probabilistically it is unlikely she will fire.
[22:32] <Amanda Sharlan> When I started working for him. My bow is a bit too...obvious.
[22:32] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium thinks it is more likely she will goad her into firing in order to convince Suu of the rightness of her claim and to deepen any potential bond bwtween them.
[22:33] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium switches her laser pistol for something just as good, and shifts position by flitting through the shadows
[22:33] <Suu> I hope you never have to use it.
[22:33] <Amanda Sharlan> I don't plan to.
[22:34] * Amanda Sharlan pulls it out into view
[22:34] * Suu doesn't know about guns but takes a quick look, maybe Brad might know more about what type she carries and if it's special.
[22:36] <Suu> did he teach you to shoot, too?
[22:36] <Amanda Sharlan> No...I was taught as a child
[22:38] <Suu> Ah...
[22:38] <Suu> Like riding a bicycle, huh?
[22:38] * Amanda Sharlan smiles and pulls out the cartridge, handing it to Suu
[22:39] <Amanda Sharlan> If you truly fear what I need this for...then hold onto that.
[22:40] <Suu> ...Okay
[22:40] * Suu looks it over...
[22:41] <Amanda Sharlan> I can't fire my weapon if there are no bullets, right?
[22:42] <Suu> True, but Suthers probably has some more stockpiled.
[22:42] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium can think of five ways to kill with that gun with no bullets.
[22:43] * Amanda Sharlan giggles, "I have no more with me. I don't keep my weapons in the hotel unless they're on me...and I don't plan on leaving until Saturday."
[22:45] <Amanda Sharlan> And Suu...
[22:45] <Suu> Yes?
[22:46] * Amanda Sharlan gives a sweet, friendly smile as she returns the squeeze to Suu's hand, "I insist you call me Amanda."
[22:47] <Suu> Amanda...?
[22:47] <Suu> I guess. I just think that Kakanue sounds...more mysterious.
[22:48] <Suu> There's so many ways you can write it in kanji
[22:48] * Suu pulls out a pen and writes on the napkin
[22:49] * Amanda Sharlan sighs, "It's a name I no longer care to use...it's a symbol of a past I don't wish to allow to continue into the present."
[22:50] <Suu> Like this:　花果鵺
[22:50] <Suu> ...
[22:50] * Suu writes out three characters, the first meaning "flower," the second reading "fruit," and the third reading "enigmatic" or "mysterious"
[22:50] *** XD Suu your handwriting has deteriorated
[22:51] * Amanda Sharlan glances down at it, "It looks really pretty..."
[22:54] <Suu> I put a new meaning to my name when I came here.
[22:54] <Suu> You can, too.
[22:56] * Amanda Sharlan glances away, "My birth name is Amanda...and that's what I use now..."
[22:57] * Amanda Sharlan finishes her ice cream and frowns again
[22:58] <Amanda Sharlan> Tell Miss Noriko that I don't appreciate not being trusted enough to simply have ice cream with my friend without hurting someone..."
[22:58] <Suu> Huh?
[22:58] <Suu> okay...
[22:59] <Suu> I'd better get you back before too long.
[22:59] <Amanda Sharlan> Yes...we should get back soon.
[22:59] * Suu finishes her ice cream
[22:59] <Suu> Can't keep your father waiting.
[22:59] * Amanda Sharlan stands and holds her arms out to give Suu a hug
[23:00] * Suu returns the hug
[23:00] <Suu> ...if what you said is true I'll have to talk to Noriko...
[23:00] <Amanda Sharlan> He's not around tonight...as far as I know.
[23:02] <Suu> Okay, so no concerns about sneaking out after curfew.
[23:02] * Suu hands Amanda back the cartridge "Here"
[23:03] * Amanda Sharlan giggles and inserts it back into the gun, firing off a round into the bushes
[23:03] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> 9_9
[23:04] * Amanda Sharlan smiles and pulls the cartridge out again, waving them in front of her
[23:04] <Amanda Sharlan> Blanks
[23:05] <Suu> ...
[23:05] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Pssh I can kill with blanks.
[23:06] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Just ask Brandon Lee
[23:06] *** Suu [FourLeafClover@clampgakuen.ac.jp] has left #suburbansenshi3 (Walking back to the hotel)
[23:06] *** Amanda Sharlan has left #suburbansenshi3
[23:06] <Suu> (( I've got to go to bed, just assume Suu dropped Amanda off or something. ))
[23:06] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium flits out, following her to make sure she gets back safely
[23:07] *** gnight
[21:15] *** The Hikawa Shrine, a place incredibly peaceful to even the most worldy passerby. A place where a vast power slumbers.
[21:15] * Anthony Suthers gets out of the Taxi.
[21:15] *** Anthony Suthers [Anthony@WhateverIsNecessary.gov] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[21:15] <@spiritflame> irasshai Anthony Suthers
[21:16] *** Amanda Sharlan has joined #suburbansenshi3
[21:16] <@spiritflame> irasshai Amanda Sharlan
[21:20] <Anthony Suthers> Alright, now be polite. Remember, a goddess dwells here in a human body.
[21:21] * Anthony Suthers approaches the Shrine.
[21:21] * Amanda Sharlan nods, "I have the utmost respect."
[21:21] * Amanda Sharlan follows silently
[21:29] <Anthony Suthers> I get this utter since of dread that she might not be here at this crucial time... but that could also mean she's here.
[21:31] <Amanda Sharlan> I would certainly hope she is here...
[21:32] *** spiritflame[flamelotus@akasaka.hikawajinja.jp] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[21:32] *** @SpeedRcrX sets mode +o @spiritflame
[21:32] <@spiritflame> irasshai @spiritflame
[21:32] <@spiritflame> greetings
[21:33] * Anthony Suthers looks at Spiritflame.
[21:33] *** Spiritflame is



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Her image Song is: 'Geisha' by Cyberoptix. She is Level ∞.
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[21:33] <Anthony Suthers> ..............
[21:33] * @spiritflame bows
[21:33] <@spiritflame> welcome to the shrine
[21:33] <Anthony Suthers> I... I came here to do what everyone does at shrines. Appeal to a higher power for guidance and assitance.
[21:34] * Anthony Suthers stares directly at Rei.bot.
[21:34] <Anthony Suthers> I... There is an event tomorrow on Japanese soil that might appreciate a ritual blessing. Shall I inform my security members to expect you?
[21:34] * @spiritflame waves to the temple
[21:34] <@spiritflame> ....
[21:35] <@spiritflame> you wish me to bless it?
[21:35] <@spiritflame> i can, if you wish it
[21:36] <Anthony Suthers> Goddess. I wished to bring this to your attention.
[21:36] <Anthony Suthers> You are surely... aware that tomorrow shall be a historic day, for good or ill.
[21:37] <Anthony Suthers> I see you, and your potential, and you fill me with utter dread because you stand idle while this world suffers for want of Guidance.
[21:37] <Anthony Suthers> This must be done. You could supercede my humble plans to aid this world by orders of magnitude. Yet... yet you do not?
[21:38] <@spiritflame> it is not my place
[21:38] <@spiritflame> they must stand or fall on their own... as mst you
[21:38] * Anthony Suthers looks saddened and fearful. "If you will... if you will protect this world, and Guide it as I have so often beseeched you to, then tomorrow shall not be necessary.
[21:39] * Anthony Suthers looks devastated. "It is said that there are cures for all things but idleness. I suppose even deities are not immune to that affliction."
[21:41] <Anthony Suthers> You are surely as aware as I am of the crippling short-sightedness of most humans. Their obsession with comfort at the cost of long-term peril. You alone could rectify every problem. You could be the salvation and hope for every man and woman and child. YOU could save this world, and doom my humble efforts to do so to utter obscurity.
[21:41] <Anthony Suthers> Won't you help?
[21:41] * @spiritflame narrows her eyes
[21:41] <@spiritflame> idleness?
[21:42] <@spiritflame> you accuse me of IDLENESS?
[21:42] <@spiritflame> I could stretch forth my arm and rnd this world.
[21:42] <@spiritflame> ^rend
[21:42] <@spiritflame> I could erase you with one strike.
[21:42] <@spiritflame> But then how will humanity progress?
[21:42] <@spiritflame> How can they grow?
[21:43] <@spiritflame> What child can grow if their parents do all the living for them?
[21:43] <Anthony Suthers> Do you think humanity grows under the leadership NOW?
[21:43] <@spiritflame> Yes.
[21:43] <Anthony Suthers> How many votes were rigged by our mutual companions?
[21:43] <@spiritflame> Every fault, every scandal, every setback...
[21:43] <Anthony Suthers> Do you call that humanity ruling itself? How will this change.
[21:43] * Anthony Suthers sighs.
[21:43] <@spiritflame> Creates a counter-reaction.
[21:43] <@spiritflame> Humanity will balance itself.
[21:44] <Anthony Suthers> This is my duty. I truly wish you could see yours.
[21:44] <@spiritflame> do not presume to lecture me about duty.
[21:44] <Anthony Suthers> ....You are so much of what I wish I could be.
[21:44] <@spiritflame> You lack wisdom and desiernment.
[21:44] <@spiritflame> ^discernment
[21:44] <@spiritflame> You see only what you wish to see.
[21:45] <Anthony Suthers> Then I guess that makes me Human, doesn't it?
[21:45] <@spiritflame> And your monomania has spread to the others.
[21:45] <@spiritflame> My friends are blind with panic over you.
[21:45] <@spiritflame> No one stops and achieves perspective.
[21:47] <Anthony Suthers> ...I wanted to see you for what might be the last time. I'd like you to meet my daughter, of who is a constant source of pride to me.
[21:47] * Anthony Suthers introduces Amanda Sharlan.
[21:47] * @spiritflame bows to her
[21:48] * Amanda Sharlan curtsies, "It's an honor to meet you."
[21:49] <Anthony Suthers> I took her in because I wanted the best for her. Isn't she elegant?
[21:49] * Anthony Suthers smiles.
[21:49] <@spiritflame> she certainly is
[21:52] <Anthony Suthers> I must bid you goodbye now.
[21:53] <@spiritflame> i hope... things work out tomorrow
[21:53] * Anthony Suthers winces, and almost blinks back a tear. "As an... as an authority figure that I respect greatly, I wish I could have pleased you."
[21:53] <Anthony Suthers> But it is not my place to question such things.
[21:54] <Anthony Suthers> Come, my dear. Destiny waits for none.
[21:54] * @spiritflame shakes her head slowly
[21:54] * Anthony Suthers offers Kakanue his hand.
[21:54] <@spiritflame> i truly wish you could open your mind
[21:54] <Anthony Suthers> I already have. I only wish you could see it.
[21:54] * Amanda Sharlan takes Tony's hand
[21:54] * Anthony Suthers shakes his head, slowly.
[21:54] * Anthony Suthers leads his daughter out of the shrine.
[21:55] *** Anthony Suthers [Anthony@WhateverIsNecessary.gov] has quit IRC (Goodbye, Rei.bot.)
[21:55] *** Amanda Sharlan [0] has quit IRC
[21:55] * @spiritflame sighs and sits under a tree, meditating
[21:55] * @spiritflame is away: should i have tried to stop him, i wonder
[22:31] *** A dimly lit building with redundant fire suppression systems. Fans whir, and monitors click.
[22:32] *** This building has been polished incredibly clean. Fans and air purifiers work continually, and the air itself smells of antiseptic.
[22:32] *** Anthony Suthers [Anthony@WhateverIsNecessary.gov] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[22:32] <@spiritflame> irasshai Anthony Suthers
[22:32] *** Amanda Sharlan has joined #suburbansenshi3
[22:32] <@spiritflame> irasshai Amanda Sharlan
[22:32] *** Noriko Sunrise-Xadium [noriko_sunrise-xadium@tokyo.japan.unit.org] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[22:32] <@spiritflame> irasshai Noriko Sunrise-Xadium
[22:32] <Anthony Suthers> Home sweet home.
[22:32] <Anthony Suthers> Ah, Miss Xadium. Please excuse the lack of furniture, but I do not often have guests.
[22:33] <Anthony Suthers> Now, you wished to understand the safety of the UN delegates, correct?
[22:33] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I wished to ensure it.
[22:34] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> You're an unknown on this planet.
[22:34] * Amanda Sharlan happily stands beside Tony
[22:34] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> UNIT can't entrust the security of the UN Delegates to an Unknown.
[22:34] <Anthony Suthers> I'm willing to inform you of all the security methods they will be subjected to, all the places where the food they will be served shall be prepared, and every facet of the facility that they will be occupying.... ibut I must insist on the method via which you receive the information.
[22:35] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Let me guess. Direct neural interface.
[22:35] <Anthony Suthers> Pull the sheet off of it, Amanda, dear.
[22:36] * Amanda Sharlan grins and grabs onto the sheet, "Well, Miss Noriko...you were curious to know..."
[22:36] * Amanda Sharlan slides the sheet away
[22:36] *** A huge and imposing looking restraint chair is revealed. It has multiple hookups for IVs under the arms, fortified leather straps to hold down limbs, and an integrated computer at its base. A large hemisphere with air hoses encloses where the recipient's head will be secured.
[22:37] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/RubyNitemares/4tarot10.png
[22:37] *** FFF
[22:37] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> How Gauche.
[22:38] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Is this for me, or them?
[22:38] * Anthony Suthers points to the top-of-the-line virtual reality peripherals that hang from the chair. "I call this the Interface. It's an invention of mine, and I'll use the Virtual Reality systems to feed you al the information you need on the UN Delegates. This device will simply isolate you from the outside world, and completely preclude eavesdropping.
[22:39] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> So why the air hoses.
[22:39] <Anthony Suthers> I'd be glad to help you ensure the safety of the UN delegation. I just insist upon a secure means of untracable communication to tell you.
[22:40] * Anthony Suthers pulls down a slot on his finger, revealing a cable jack. "I'll plug directly into the computer that feeds to your senses, and the headphones and visors will give you the information. The dome with the airhoses is a special invention of mine that snuffs electronic recording and eavesdropping devices. "For your eyes only," as they say.
[22:41] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> ...as you say.
[22:41] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium sits in the chair, shifting a bit.
[22:41] <Anthony Suthers> Please don't be afraid. I've used this process upon my own daughter. Amanda did not report any side effects afterwards. Just relax.
[22:41] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Let's get this over with,
[22:41] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Oh, that fills me with reassurance :D
[22:41] <Anthony Suthers> Of course. It'll all be fine.
[22:41] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium looks over at the smiling Amanda.
[22:42] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> of course.
[22:42] * Amanda Sharlan smiles and nods softly, "It's entirely relaxing."
[22:42] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> These things usually are...
[22:43] * Anthony Suthers calmly tightens the restraints that hold down Noriko's limbs, and secures her fully. "See? You have nothing to worry about."
[22:43] <Anthony Suthers> Now, I don't think you'll require a sedative, this process will be very quick. I've become much better at it.
[22:43] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium smiles just like Amanda.
[22:43] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> See. Relaxed already ♫
[22:44] * Anthony Suthers straps down Noriko's head, and secures an oxygen mask over her nose and mouth. "Just relax. We brought these oxygen tanks straight from the clinic."
[22:44] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium would nd, but yeah. Head-strapped.
[22:44] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> ^nod
[22:45] * Anthony Suthers puts the Visor over Noriko's eyes, ensuring it is comfortable, and then hesitates with the sound-insulated headphones. "By the way, Noriko. I think now is an important time to mention something to you."
[22:45] <Anthony Suthers> Please realax, okay.
[22:45] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Mm-hmm?
[22:46] <Anthony Suthers> This computer equipment is able to record brainwaves. I'd VERY much like to attach some EEG readers to your scalp, so I can pick them up.
[22:46] <Amanda Sharlan> It's incredibly wonderful, Miss Noriko...it'll be just fine.
[22:46] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Knock yourself out~
[22:47] <Anthony Suthers> It will be totally painless. I'm very concerned about your mental state. You seem very paranoid about medical procedures, and I want to make sure you do not have residual effects from the trauma.
[22:47] <Anthony Suthers> Amanda. Hand me the EEGs I used during your procedures?
[22:47] * Anthony Suthers walks around behind Noriko.
[22:47] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Well I was vivisected alive.
[22:47] * Amanda Sharlan glances around and finds said EEGs, bringing them to Tony.
[22:47] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> That kind of thing rattles a gal.
[22:48] <Anthony Suthers> Miss Xadium, I do have a relaxing strobe pattern programmed into the visor. Would that help to calm you? I programmed it myself. It's very pretty.
[22:48] <Amanda Sharlan> This is nothing like that.
[22:48] <Amanda Sharlan> It's incredibly calming.
[22:48] <Anthony Suthers> It really isn't. We'll ensure your comfort. You'll be fine.
[22:48] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Oh certainly! I've seen those at Sharper Image.
[22:48] *** Soft orange lights play in the visor.
[22:48] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Please, do proceed.
[22:48] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium lets her eyes unfocus, and lets the colors fill her visual field
[22:49] * Anthony Suthers attaches some specialized equipment to Noriko's head, and starts the flow of oxygen.
[22:49] <Anthony Suthers> There we go. She's all set. Amanda, help me screw down the anti-interference dome, and we'll be ready to begin.
[22:49] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium takes a deep breath, then breathes normally
[22:50] * Anthony Suthers lifts the adjusts the air hoses and wires through the black opaque dome, and then screws it down over Noriko's sucured head.
[22:50] * Amanda Sharlan moves opposite Tony to begin securing the dome still smiling and reassuring Noriko that she will be just fine
[22:50] * Anthony Suthers smiles. "There we go. I was afraid it would be problematic, but she is as almost as cooperative as you."
[22:50] <Anthony Suthers> Here we go. I'll activate the Earphones now, and get started. Remember, she will only receive Level One.
[22:51] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium mentally amuses herself at the cultish behavor and relaxes utterly
[22:51] * Amanda Sharlan nods and stands back to stay out of the way
[22:51] * Anthony Suthers pulls the cable out of his body, and jacks into the computer that controls what Norkio Xadium hears and sees. He seems distracted, and the machine lights flicker and the fans on the chair whine.
[23:04] <Anthony Suthers> It's.. complicated, but she's cooperating very well. It should not be long now.
[23:05] * Amanda Sharlan nods
[23:08] <Anthony Suthers> I think she'll be completed very soon.
[23:08] * Anthony Suthers concentrates again.
[23:08] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium is recieving all the information
[23:10] <Anthony Suthers> Alright. Unless she seems to have questions. I'll ask if that is sufficient.
[23:11] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium appears in Tony's field of view, transmitting across the line
[23:11] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> ♦ This is all very impressive.
[23:11] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> ♦ But UNIT will still want my boots on the ground as a guarantee. You have Miss Sharlan, the Delegates will have me.
[23:12] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> ♦ You can read my brainwaves. You can see I ambeing truthful.
[23:13] <Anthony Suthers> ...Let her go.
[23:14] <Anthony Suthers> Read the Beta interpreters. She might still be considering sabotage.
[23:14] * Anthony Suthers hesitates.
[23:14] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> ♦ I will not disrupt Prometheus as long as the delegates are in no danger.
[23:15] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> ♦ They are my sole concern as a soldier of UNIT
[23:15] * Amanda Sharlan watches carefully
[23:15] * Anthony Suthers disconnects from the machine, and the Headphones switch to soothing orange pulses along with pink noise.
[23:15] <Anthony Suthers> Well. It's this or nothing. Best to accept this.
[23:16] * Anthony Suthers unscrews the Hemisphere from around Noriko's head. He removes the heaphones.
[23:16] <Anthony Suthers> I'm very grateful for your cooperation.
[23:16] <Anthony Suthers> Here, help me un-strap her, she is not at risk for self-inflicted injury now.
[23:17] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> You should take whatever biometric readings you need to if I am to be fitted for one of your suits.
[23:17] * Anthony Suthers releases Noriko from the restraint chair.
[23:17] <Anthony Suthers> That will not be necessary. You are not going to be permitted anywhere CLOSE to the security level where that would be necessary.
[23:17] * Amanda Sharlan helps, smiling brightly
[23:17] <Anthony Suthers> No. You shall stay with the delegates. I think a suit would be wasted upon you.
[23:17] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I see,
[23:18] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> How interesting.
[23:18] <Anthony Suthers> And, to tell the truth. We are running low. Several Executives have expressed interesti in VIP status.
[23:18] <Anthony Suthers> Not everyone can be or should be admitted.
[23:18] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> So the delegates will not actually witness the truth of Prometheus?
[23:18] <Anthony Suthers> Especially one as prejudiced as you.
[23:19] <Anthony Suthers> They would have to sign the same waiver that even those I have personally chosen for that priviledge if they wished to examine it before its activation.
[23:19] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> UNIT will be dissappointed that their scientific advisor cannot examine this miracle; but so be it. I'll not press the matter further.
[23:20] <Anthony Suthers> I am disappointed in UNIT as well. I suppose we shall just have to live with that.
[23:20] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Heh,
[23:20] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> You will recall I sacrificed my career to stop them.
[23:21] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> And that they have been reorganized.
[23:21] <Anthony Suthers> Noriko Xadium. I have fulfilled my Mission with the capture of Zero. The success of Operation Prometheus is most likely the most important event that shall effect the earth in my or my daughter's lifetime. I am risking a great deal by having you on the premisses.
[23:21] <Anthony Suthers> I care for this planet. I care for Earth so deeply, because of it's wonderful potential which is sullied by the day and hour.
[23:22] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium leans back in the chair, corssing her legs.
[23:22] <Anthony Suthers> If you intentionally disrupt it, I shall never forgive you.
[23:22] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> And you think I value this Earth any less?
[23:22] <Anthony Suthers> Then why don't you... no.
[23:22] <Anthony Suthers> No.
[23:22] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I'm a Gallifreyan-Expellian.
[23:22] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> But this is my home.
[23:22] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> This Earth.
[23:23] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> We clash, because I care for it as much as you
[23:23] <Anthony Suthers> This shall get us nowhere. We must learn from our mistakes. And debate with one such as you is has proven pointless due to your trauma and prejucdice.
[23:23] <Anthony Suthers> If you truly care for it.... no.
[23:23] <Anthony Suthers> I've seen you. You will sign these waivers that you will abide by all regulations set forward by my Security Director.
[23:24] * Anthony Suthers thrusts a document in front of Noriko.
[23:24] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium reads it.
[23:24] <Anthony Suthers> and yes, if you read down there, it says "... provided such directives do not jeapordize the well-being of UN members, their delagtes, or staff."
[23:24] <Anthony Suthers> I really wish it did not have to be this way.
[23:25] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Well I am UN staff, so that applies to ne as well,
[23:25] <Anthony Suthers> I meant what I said. Every soldier who is willing to risk everything is worthy of admiration, no matter how misguided they are.
[23:25] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Remember that.
[23:25] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium signs off
[23:25] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium gives back the waiver.
[23:25] <Anthony Suthers> Excellent. THIS way, if terrorists or saboteurs show their filthy heads, you might actually HELP me instead of chuckling.
[23:26] <Anthony Suthers> You'll get a limousine to the event first.
[23:26] <Anthony Suthers> Don't complain.
[23:26] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Fair enough.
[23:26] <Anthony Suthers> What weapons do you intend to bring?
[23:26] <Anthony Suthers> Tools, utility items. Speak.
[23:27] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium raises her hand, and her claws extend from her fingertips
[23:27] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> These. And a paper clip.
[23:28] * Amanda Sharlan watches intently
[23:28] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium is dead serious
[23:28] <Anthony Suthers> I'm afraid that paper clip cannot be permitted.
[23:28] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium grins
[23:29] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> you can give me one of your paper clips if that makes you feel any better.
[23:29] <Amanda Sharlan> Miss Norko...I am no fool. I know how to use simple items as weapons, too.
[23:29] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium chuckles
[23:29] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> As you wish.
[23:29] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Just my claws.
[23:29] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> they are, unfortunately, not removable.
[23:30] <Anthony Suthers> Miss Xadium. It would be significantly easier if we did not have to canvas most of the party for hidden weapons.
[23:30] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> /em chuckles.
[23:30] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I thought you had the best scanners.
[23:31] <Anthony Suthers> Those are LEVEL ONE. The others are far more advanced. I'm afraid the rest of the information is classified.
[23:31] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Then why so apprehensive?
[23:31] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> It looks like you have all this well in hand.
[23:31] <Anthony Suthers> Because you have stated your intent to destroy me and thus set humanity back to a point it might not be able to survive.
[23:32] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> 9_9
[23:32] <Anthony Suthers> That is why the apprehension. My daughter and I might well ask you the same question.
[23:32] <Anthony Suthers> Now... about my Non-disclosure agreement.
[23:32] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> What of it.
[23:32] <Anthony Suthers> I wish to offer you a choice.
[23:32] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I understand you don't want your details leaked.
[23:32] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I have no problem signing it.
[23:33] <Anthony Suthers> You may either sign the non-disclosure agreement, or you can sign an affidavit that should ANY guest, VIP or otherwise, whether our acquaintence or not, poses a threat to the smooth completion of this operation, you will cooperate with our security components in subduing them.
[23:34] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I've already indicated I have no problem signing the NDA
[23:34] <Anthony Suthers> It is an unfortunate fact that should small-mindedness create some kind of riot... well, the delegates might be endangered if you did nothing.
[23:34] <Anthony Suthers> Very well.
[23:34] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Remember. The well-being of the Delegates is my duty.
[23:35] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I need no Affidavit to tell me to defend them.
[23:35] * Anthony Suthers hands over a document that sets forward massive and likely unreasonable demands in case of breach of contract. Technology cession, and absurd monetary penalties.
[23:36] <Anthony Suthers> I would greatly appreciate your also signing this document that entails you allow our Security personal discretion in handling problems before you act. We are fully commited to the safety of the UN Delagates as well.
[23:36] <Anthony Suthers> Quite personally, I could never abide the Chaos and disorder that would result if a number of them were tragically injured.
[23:37] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> You have to remember I am here as a check on the potential malfeasance of your security forces.
[23:37] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I cannot logically cede the right to act to them. But I will agree to not stop them from acting.
[23:37] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> As long as that action keeps the delegates safe.
[23:38] <Amanda Sharlan> My security force is very much dedicated to the protection of all our guests.
[23:38] <Amanda Sharlan> Everyone will be safe.
[23:38] <Anthony Suthers> It is our priority.
[23:38] <Anthony Suthers> I truly wish you could see that.
[23:38] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Again, remember that I represent a skeptical UN Security Force.
[23:39] <Anthony Suthers> Very well. An affidavit that agrees that you and forces under your command will not interfere with our security teams will have to be sufficient.
[23:39] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> My personal wishes--even if they didn't coincide with UNIT's-- would hold no sway.
[23:39] <Anthony Suthers> Any agreement and Order is better than the lack of the same.
[23:39] <Anthony Suthers> Let us cooperate if at all possible. The sake of the planet depends upon it.
[23:40] <Anthony Suthers> Will you be in command of the UNIT forces there? If not, who will be?
[23:40] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> With the understanding that such non-interference is terminated should the actions of the Security Force threaten the well-being of the Delegates. If your forces are as good as you say, this should be a logically impossible situation, and you should have no problem accepting the terms.
[23:40] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I am the UNIT force. There is no other.
[23:42] <Anthony Suthers> Then I have only one question: Could there be any lingering effects from associating with you in a closed environment for an extended duration that I could pose risks of complications?
[23:43] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> "that I could pose risks of complications?" I don't understand what you mean to say.
[23:43] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I don't have body odour, if that's what you mean.
[23:43] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Unlike you, I don't secrete mind-altering peremones.
[23:44] * Amanda Sharlan glances at Tony
[23:44] <Anthony Suthers> I don't blame you for how you were built. Flesh is flesh.
[23:45] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Hmm, so father was right.
[23:45] <Anthony Suthers> Please sign the form, logical impossibility or not.
[23:45] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> HE assumed it was probbaly an incidental effect.
[23:45] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Well do you agree to the addendum I proposed?
[23:45] <Anthony Suthers> Actually, most biologicals DO secrete mind-altering pheremones when in an exited state.
[23:46] <Anthony Suthers> Yes, I agree to said addendum.
[23:46] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium signs
[23:46] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> there.
[23:46] <Anthony Suthers> For the record. I am sorry it must be this way.
[23:46] <Anthony Suthers> After this is over, you shall see that your fears were in vain, and that only the likelihood of tragic misunderstanding necessitated our secrecy.
[23:47] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> If that is so, I shall be the first to apologize.
[23:47] <Anthony Suthers> Thank you for your courtesy.
[23:47] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium nods, and slowly stands.
[23:48] <Anthony Suthers> Assisting humanity is the goal, apolizies for attempting to avert Chaos and catastrophe are not necessary.
[23:48] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Then, if our business is concluded~?
[23:48] <Anthony Suthers> ...I am uncertain.
[23:48] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium sits back down
[23:49] <Anthony Suthers> I shall accomplish my updated mission. I shall assist the Earth.
[23:49] <Anthony Suthers> Oh dear. I seem to have misunderstood you.
[23:49] <Anthony Suthers> You mean our current business. Yes, I believe it is.
[23:50] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium stands again.
[23:50] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> then I shall make my way back to the Hotel, if you don't mind.
[23:50] <Amanda Sharlan> You are cleared for your security clearance tomorrow, Miss Noriko.
[23:51] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Thank you.
[23:51] <Anthony Suthers> Please do not lose your passes.
[23:51] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium looks over the passes
[23:51] <Anthony Suthers> And I must point out that, in the event that you are injured and radically change your appearance, we will have to reject you.
[23:52] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Fancy. What are these made out of, again?
[23:52] <Anthony Suthers> A non-toxic material that poses no threat to the UN delagates.
[23:52] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium nods
[23:53] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I don't see myself regenerating before tomorrow. After, who knows?
[23:53] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium nods to them and makes her way back to Earth via the airlock.
[23:53] *** Noriko Sunrise-Xadium [noriko_sunrise-xadium@tokyo.japan.unit.org] has left #suburbansenshi3 (It is within the scope of my estimation.)
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[10:44] <@spiritflame> irasshai @
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[10:44] <@spiritflame> irasshai Noriko Sunrise-Xadium
[10:44] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> What did you want to talk to me about
[10:45] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> Look at you in UNIT Black.
[10:45] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> You disapprove?
[10:45] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> not at all~
[10:46] * @Sakura Xadium Aino puts her hand on Nori's shoulder
[10:46] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> Well, this is the day.
[10:46] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Yes. Prometheus.
[10:47] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> That's not what I mean... kōhai.
[10:47] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> ^kohai
[10:47] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> ...............
[10:47] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Why are you calling me that?
[10:47] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> That's still the Japanese word for it, yeahs?
[10:48] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Yes, but why...
[10:48] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> Because today's the final exam day.
[10:48] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> W-what?
[10:48] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> You know I'm gettin' old.
[10:48] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Ridiculous!
[10:49] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> You're only what, 4500?
[10:49] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> Yeah...
[10:49] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> But I've been through a lot, and you know it.
[10:49] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> I think...
[10:49] * @Sakura Xadium Aino looks at her hand
[10:50] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> I figure I've got one last battle in me, and this isn't it.
[10:50] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> and then I think I'm gonna try my hand at being a scion of Venus for a few centuries.
[10:51] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> But... but Sister...
[10:51] * @Sakura Xadium Aino HUGS Nori
[10:51] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> I got you into the Celestial Intervention Agency. Twice XD
[10:52] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> I backed you when you were all alone, an alien, a stranger in a strange land.
[10:52] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I know, and I'm grateful...
[10:52] * @Sakura Xadium Aino headbonks her sis
[10:53] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> I never could stay here forever, you know that.
[10:54] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> And... I have one last fight to fight with those grave robbers.
[10:54] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> When I go...
[10:55] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> No talk of going ><
[10:55] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> Sakura, you know where I'm going...I may not come out the way you want... if I come out at all...
[10:57] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> This... this "Sunrise-Xadium"... has been an aberration...
[10:58] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> Well, you'll have Gemmy and dad to help you.
[10:58] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> :/
[10:59] * @Sakura Xadium Aino adjusts Nori's UNIT badge that's pinned to her uniform jacket.
[10:59] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> You're a pro.
[10:59] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> You've always been a pro.
[10:59] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> Everything you've done, you did efficiently, effectively and well.
[10:59] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> You're more of a survivor than *I* am, and that's saying something.
[11:00] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> You walked into the Lion's den last night, with no fear.
[11:00] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I survive.
[11:00] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> But that which survives...
[11:00] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> What if The Actuary...
[11:00] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> Hey!
[11:00] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> There's mothing wrong with The Actuary.
[11:00] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium blinks
[11:01] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> I was an ASS.
[11:01] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> So if you're self-aware enuogh to know that, don't be an ass.
[11:03] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> you know that's not how it works XD
[11:05] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> You'll be fine~
[11:05] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> Just show me what you can do~
[11:05] <@Sakura Xadium Aino> And if that means showing me what you *don't* do, that's good too.
[11:05] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium nods
[11:05] * @Sakura Xadium Aino is away: never here
[11:05] <Noriko Sunrise-Xadium> ...heh.
[11:05] * Noriko Sunrise-Xadium is away