[21:27] <> [21:29] * Isis is reading "Tao of Pooh". Off a datapad, however, which is not the norm for her. [21:30] <> "Uh, Isis? We might have a problem." [21:30] * Isis doesn't look up from her datapad. "Define 'problem'." [21:31] (I am so expecting her to say "It's a big building where they take sick people, but that's not important right now.") [21:32] "Uh, twelve skimmers heading this way. ATC skimmers." [21:32] * Isis raises an eyebrow. NOW she puts down the datapad. "Skimmers full of what? Or can't you tell?" [21:32] "I can't tell, but from the way they're flying I'd guess exos. Heavy ones." [21:34] * Isis sighs and puts down the pad. "My, the Cube certainly is direct, for someone who prefers shadow manipulation. Lucky for us, Chako's not the only one with command experience. Intercom, please." [21:34] <> "You're connected." [21:35] Listen up, gentlemen. ATC has sent some people to reclaim what they think is theirs. Those of you who don't care and want to go back with them, surrender. Everyone else, suit up and be ready for action. The enemy is using heavy suits; use guerilla tactics. I'll be joining you shortly. [21:36] * Isis stands up. "Don't throw away your lives, as it's definitely not worth it." [21:36] <> [21:36] Intercom off. *pauses to wait for it to be so* Gather yourself, Ronnie. We're abandoning the Fruitcake. Where's your sphere? [21:39] "It's off. Um, it's hidden in the kitchen. In the freezer." [21:39] * Isis chuckles. "Clever. What do I need to salvage?" [21:39] Talk as I walk, please. [21:39] * Isis sets off for the kitchen. [21:41] "Uhm you'll need a records backup if you want to know what really happened ever, you'll need some provisions, some fuel, a couple skimmers for whoever ... oh crap, here they..." <> [21:42] * Isis rocks on her feet, throwing a hand to the wall to keep steady. "Impatient, aren't they? I hate to do it, but the soldiers can fend for themselves. Can you start the backup? I'll get everything else and try to escape in the confusion. Intercom on." [21:42] "Right, and done." [21:43] * Isis talks as she runs. "Change of plans. Abandon the Fruitcake. If you surrender I suspect no harm will come to you, as I have what ATC is looking for. I appreciate your service to this point. Good luck. Com off." [21:43] That should buy us some time. [21:45] "Right." [21:47] * Isis runs for the border. Kitchen. Something. [21:48] <> [21:49] <> [21:50] * Isis dashes for the freezer, praying she can keep her footing. "How long until the backup is complete?" [21:50] "Ten more minues. [21:51] * Isis frowns and looks for the sphere. "It's a long time. No way to shorten it?" [21:54] <> "Not without leaving important bits out... and I should mention that a good deal of the soldiers aren't fleeing." [21:54] "There's a firefight in the central corridor at the moment, almost a stalemate, but more ATC exos are working their way in." [21:55] * Isis grabs the sphere. "It'll sound heartless, Ronnie, but they can take care of themselves. What's the quickest route to my suit from here?" [21:56] "It's down the main hallway and towards the hangar." [21:57] * Isis tucks the sphere under one arm and draws her ever-present hunting knife. "I'll try to make it quick. If you have processing to spare and can think of a way to do it, distract the ATC exos from my position long enough for me to get suited." [21:57] Vlad and the Brick are with everyone else, correct? [21:58] "Yes. Bethany, however, is in the hangar." [21:59] ...god damnit. If you can reach her, tell her to find a skimmer and start it up. Don't take any unnecessary risks; give herself up if it'll save her life. [21:59] "Can do. Five minutes till the backup is complete." [22:00] * Isis runs. "I hope people will forgive me about their personal effects, but at least most of *that* is in the brick. I'll miss my copy of 'Treason', though. That COulter woman is a laugh riot." [22:00] "I'll have to read that. Ow! Please be a little more careful with me. There are a few motion-sensitive pieces inside." [22:00] * Isis grins and laughs sharply. "I'm about to die, and I'm lamenting my collection of real books written by idiots. Dad would be proud." [22:02] "Knowledge is ... oof! Power." [22:02] You'll just have to forgive me, Ronnie, but I don't have the attention to spare for kid gloves. [22:03] "'s... OW! okay! I understand." [22:05] Where's Prag? [22:06] "Prag is... he's in the lunchroom!" [22:08] * Isis grits her teeth. "Tell him to... god damnit." She doesn't stop running. "If he can get to the hangar, tell him to try. If not, tell him to HIDE and I'll come get him." [22:09] "He's pinned down!" [22:10] * Isis keeps running. "Son of a bitch. Tell him to surrender. Anything. And get me the damn Cube." [22:11] "He's not responding. Prag says he's hidden behind a pop machine and is safe for now." [22:11] Fair enough. What's Bethany's status? [22:11] "Safe for now. She's warming up a skimmer." [22:12] Good. *adjusts her arm holding the sphere* You are going on a diet. [22:15] "Aww, that's not fair." [22:16] * Isis runs! She runs a lot! Because the Fruitcake appears to be freaking huge! [22:16] (Sorry.) [22:17] (*shrug* I figure the other channel's dominating your attention) [22:20] <> [22:20] * Isis ignores it and keeps running, unless there's 1.) bullets coming her way or 2.) the hangar's that way or 3.) Prag has a semi-auto and is going Snake Pliskin. [22:21] (...altverse time.) [22:21] (Escape from PLanet Sleythin.) [22:22] <> [22:22] * Isis runs for the skimmer. "If I were a mean person, I'd just throw you at her." [22:24] "I'm glad you're nice." [22:25] Hold on to that thought. [22:32] "Er?" [22:32] (I was waiting to be able to give the sphere to Bethany or whatever.) [22:33] (oh.) [22:33] <> "Be careful!" [22:34] * Isis grins a little. "Same to you. If it looks like trouble, take off. I'll catch up." [22:34] * Isis thumbs up and dashes for her suit. [22:36] <> [22:36] * Isis suits up. Woohoo. "Alright. NOW I feel like I can do something. Ronnie, you still there?" [22:38] "Here! Most of the forces are gone." [22:38] "Our forces." [22:39] Yeah, I figured that. Shortest direct route to Prag, and then the hangar, please. *calls up a map of the Fruitcake* Can you patch me in to Chako? [22:40] "Uhm I can. Here's the map." <> [22:42] Excellent. *sets off* [22:45] <> [22:46] My, he does a thorough job. How long until the ATC suits finish sweeping the base? [22:46] "Twenty minutes." [22:47] * Isis knits her brow at Chako's reply. "What 'Cloud killer'?" [22:47] "The stuff I sent with them! That ought to take out the Cloud!" [22:48] * Isis runs! "Then why does she think *I* have it?" [22:48] "Because she's not stable, remember her personnel files?" [22:53] <> [22:53] Alright, Prag. We're leaving., [22:54] ~ Bethany! Get ready to leave as soon as we show. If it looks like you're in a bind, just take off. We'll rendevous on the surface. ~ [22:54] <> "I... uh... I'm stuck." [22:54] ..oh, for pete's sake. [22:54] * Isis cuts it in half. [22:54] (Unless it's, like, superdurable, anyway. I dunno, it's the cola of the future.) [22:55] <> "t-thanks." [22:56] I know this is a mess, but try to suck it up. If we don't get moving we're dead. [22:56] "R-right." <> [22:56] * Isis turns and goes, sort of assuming Prag will follow. "How much time left, Ron?" [22:57] "Ten minutes. You'd better move fast, they're almost to the hangar!" [22:57] ...son of a bitch. Alright, Prag. Forgive me for this. [22:57] * Isis goes to scoop up the bot! [22:58] (Dunno if I can even lift him.) [22:58] <> [22:58] (Well, yay for me.) [22:58] Alright. Let's see if I've got the reflexes to dodge corridors at full speed. Hang on to your processors. [22:58] * Isis dashes! [22:59] <> [22:59] * Isis runs up walls/ceilings Sonic-style if she has to, 'cause she can. [22:59] d6+9 [22:59] (Ha, no dice.) [23:00] <> [23:00] * Isis switches Prag to one hand, draws her sword with the other, and makes two running slashes. More interested in getting by than killing the poor bastard. [23:01] (Yep, and yep) [23:01] <> [23:02] * Isis gets in lickety split. "Go. NOW." [23:02] Anything you can do to deter pursuit would be nice, Ronnie. [23:03] <> "I've got it, Isis!" [23:03] * Isis takes deep breaths and de-helmets. "Oh, good. That's reassuring." [23:03] <> "Done and done." <> [23:03] (I'm presumably using the skimmer's transmitter for that.) [23:04] (Yup.)