Session Start: Sat Nov 24 01:48:17 2001 * Roadkill changes topic to 'RP on!' * Admiral-Lilwall sits on the bridge * Roadkill sits at the bar, cup in hand and elbows resting on the bar top. * Hyperion is on the bridge too * Sunspot is down in the medbay looking for someone to fix up her new friend. * Waitstate is in the Neutral Ground, helping RK drown his troubles. * Thrashmane stirs his drink * Sunspot sticks her head in the medbay and looks around. * Roadkill drains his cup, sighs, and pushes it back across the bar towards Waitstate *appearing from her office* Hey Sunspot, need something? Isn't this a huge deja vu for you? Um, yeah, I have this guy I found on that salvage ship we went to, and I think you guys can fix him up. Want me to have him brought up? * Waitstate refills * Switchbox rests in the bar * Waitstate is silent, for now Sure, what's the problem? Lots of little things, but mostly he has a big blast hole in his chest. I'll get set up then * Roadkill blinks at Thrashmane. "Deja vu?" Thank you! * Sunspot heads back down to the shuttle dock. Well, you already thought Slip died once.... ... no, not really. She thought -I'd- died. I think. * Thrashmane nods * Restore sets up stuff * Roadkill takes his refilled drink and downs half of it in one go * Sunspot gets down to the shuttle and pokes at the hoverthing until she gets it to rise. * Sunspot carefully guides the lift with the stranger on it back up to the medbay. * Welder passes med device thingy to Restore Thanks, We probably ought to contact Slip's friends. The ones that contacted us about her disappearence. Do you want to handle that, or should I? * Chameleon leaves Powerplay's store I think... you'd better handle it, Wait... * Splitwit bursts into the bar, "Yoohah!" * Sunspot gets back up to the medbay. * Roadkill winces and glares at Split Hey there, Killman. Why the long face? Here ya go. He's kinda big... * Roadkill just stares at Split for a moment, then turns back to the bar ...right *puts down a new drink* * Sunspot manuevers the lift into the medbay. Ok, Welder, give Sunspot a hand and lift this guy up here *points to the med bed/table thing* None for me today, Waitstate. No problem Was for Roadkill anyway, Split * Welder moves over and grabs the bot by the shoulders * Roadkill finishes the old drink and picks up the new one Makes good sense What's got him down? * Twilight wanders silently into the bar * Sunspot tries to help more-or-less ineffectively. surely the news has made the rounds by now Hey there, Silently-Wandering Twi. * Switchbox gets up and heads toward the exit *glances over at Waitstate* News? * Twilight ignores Split. As usual. I hadn't heard any news. What news? Ok, nevermind. *activates a pair of med drones who position the bot* *scanning the bot* Alright, let's see what we've got here * Sunspot looks over the bulky blue-and-white 'Bot. * Waitstate looks to RK to see if he minds before explaining Looks like he got beat up pretty bad, but I think the main this is this big blast hole in his chest... * Roadkill shrugs and pays more attention to his drink I'll take my leave, if you chaps don't mind. * Waitstate nods grimly * Thrashmane stands up, waves, and strolls out of the bar. * Sunspot watches the scanny-scanny. Plenty of damage there, shouldn't be too much trouble to get him up and running again. Will take a little bit though On that salvage ship we found Slip's... remains * Sunspot nods. .... I knew you guys could do it. :) I can call you before I before I wake him up Ye' kiddin, right? Yeah, definitely. Give me a call if ANYTHING happens. I wanna keep tabs on him. *blinks slightly* This is news indeed... * Splitwit waves a finger in the air, "No no no, uh uh." I'm afraid not. The parts are in Restore's lab awaiting verification, but it was pretty conclusive to the unaided optic *nods* We'll let you know, Slip's a tough gal, tougher than any other chick I know. She would -not- get blasted. This was more than "blasted" Split This is indeed... unfortunate. * Restore and Welder start repairing the bot *casual* Drawn and quartered? * Roadkill spins around and grabs Split by the throat, lifting him off the floor and glaring at him * Sunspot watches the bot some more, then decides to leave the medcrew alone. * Waitstate does nothing * Splitwit gives a little wave and a nervous grin "...Was it somthing I said?" * Switchbox stops outside the bridge, before realizing that it's somewhat restricted. He moves on. Splitwit, go dry up. I don't want to see you in here for a while. Yessir, thank you sir. * Roadkill glares at Split some more, then throws him away from the bar and turns back to his drink * Opal, Snake-Eyes, Goannis and Hitchhike sit at a table in bar towards the back, each with near empty drinks * Splitwit catches himself in mid-air with his jetpack and floats out of the bar with a little wave. * Sunspot leaves the medbay, sighs, and decides to try the bar until this guy comes around. anyway... * Splitwit floats down the hallway, kicking up a small cloud of dust behind him * Opal waves her hand at the bar to gain Wait's attention * Roadkill glances up at Waitstate * Waitstate gives Opal a "just a moment" gesture * Opal gives a thumbs up anyway yeah? * Sunspot gets to the bar and stands in the doorway, looking around hesitantly. * Twilight takes a seat at a table in the corner and broods a bit * Switchbox rounds the corner, headed toward the bar. Oh, hi. Sunspot, right? Going in? Oh, hiya. Yeah. Switchbox? So, um...how's stuff? Strange to think she'll never be back... pardon me * Waitstate steps out and walks over to Opal's table * Drill_Master walks around the plaza I never really knew her, Snake-Eyes. Stuff's fine, I guess. There's not a great deal to do around here during transit, is there? I'm just so used to having work to do. * Roadkill rests his head on his arms and sighs slightly. Depends. I make a lot of little gadgets when I get bored. Have you seen Moonstone? I don't think any of us but Roadkill really did know her. Hi Wait *to Wait* Another round, please? The smallish creature thing? Why yes, it's cute. * Ghost-Stalker shoots things in a sim room I made him after I got here. He keeps me company. I guess you just have to find your own things to do sometimes. * Switchbox looks about the bar that's all, eh? *pulls a refill from seemingly nowhere and sets it down* Thought maybe you had something to add to the conversation, heh You wanna get a seat? Heh, sorry. Drinkin' up for Slip, ya know? I guess so. Still, it's almost too bad the ship does such a good job of running itself. Do we know where we're headed next, Wait? I've seen to that. ;) Waitstate keeps me busy fixing stuff lately, actually, but it's a pretty newly-refurbished ship, so not much breaks. No idea. All plans kind of went on hold * Sunspot goes to get a table and gestures for Switchbox to follow. * Switchbox follows, still scanning the room nervously * Hyperion watches nothing happen on the bridge What exactly happened with your mission on the planet? Have you worked out what happened to your comerade? she came into my store once or twice, but that's about as much as I ever relly talked to her, unfortunatly. * Drill_Master walks into the bar * Scamp ducks Erm...sorta. Actually...can you excuse me for a minute? I need to go talk to somebody... Oh, of course. Feel free to order snacks or drinks or whatever. It's all pretty good here. * Thrashmane digs Launch out of a vent somewhere, plops him up on his shoulder, and heads somewhere. * Sunspot gets up and hesitantly approaches Roadkill at the bar. * Sunspot takes the stool next to him. * Roadkill raises his head slightly to look at Sunny I...I know it'd be stupid to ask if you're okay... Would you like to talk? Or should I just leave you alone for a bit? * Switchbox orders something fairly low-octane, and watches the conversation at the other table. * Waitstate wanders by and delivers SB's drink * Goannis refills the glasses of Opal, S-E and Hitch before her own, then sets the tankard back down on in the middle of the table You'd be suprised how LITTLE call there is for this stuff. Seems like no one who drinks here does so casually Heh, I dunno how much good I'd be at conversation at th' moment... but there's no need for y'to go... * Sunspot nods. * Roadkill sighs again and shakes his head slightly. Thanks, Waitstate. I guess I just want to keep from doing anything stupid, what with all that's going on. Thank goodness SOMEONE does I dunno... It... it's kinda hard t'believe she ain't comin' back... y'know what I mean? Erm. Slip... did you know her well? I know exactly. I don't know if I'd say I knew her all that well, but she was very nice to me when I first came here, when I felt a lot like you do now. I'll always appreciate that. No. But then, no one really did. Still, I considered her a good friend Have we ever lost a crew member before? I mean, killed? Yeah :( Do we know yet what happened? Any suspects, anything? Too many, given the number of crew over the last 4 yrs not yet, no. Restore should be able to tell us something when she does her analysis though I...I guess I just wanted to tell you I know how you feel. *nods slightly at Sunny* I know what y'mean... Why was she even there? Thank you, Sunny. *gives her a slight, sad smile* * Sunspot smiles back a little, then sighs and puts her head down on the bar. Oh. What happened to them? It's good t'know I ain't the only one who'll miss her... I think there are a lot of us here who will. She was nice... Well, a few were killed when invaders from an alternate universe took over the ship, *sigh* I just want everyone to be happy, but it's hard when I can't be happy myself... Heh, in a perfect universe, everyone'd be happy. but it ain't perfect, so we all gotta just do th' best we can... One of the Tactibots was lost in battle with some of their 'friends'. Others were accidents, mainly. And that Magnum guy during the last attack on the ship Never met him, No, nor did I. Magnum was a real loner. I guess it doesn't suprise me that he's relatively unmourned, though it IS depressing... I guess the best I can really do right now is go help our new newcomers get settled in. Just...I'm here, okay? And I understand. what's depressing is your choice of beverages here Well, I'm going to head home for now. Shop will probably be closed for the next few days, not that theres much business anyhow, heh. mmhmm. again, thank you, Sunny. * Sunspot stands up to go back to her table. * Snake-Eyes finishes her drink then leaves the bar * Sunspot hugs Roadkill. * Switchbox looks up. Yeah, I got stuff to do to, see yas *exits the bar* * Roadkill blinks in surprise, then hugs Sunny back * Sunspot smiles a little and goes back to her table. Guess I should get back to work. Cuffs is in a bad mood today. As usual, :) Sunspot, how is your friend? He's...as well as can be expected. * Sunspot sits down. heh, good luck then Hitch * Hitchike leaves * Goannis looks at Waitstate and gives a shrug before exitting the bar also * Sunspot looks up over at Waitstate. Guh. Well, what about that body you found? Is that still alive? * Waitstate looks at Sunspot The guy I found back on the salvage ship is being taken care of now. Restore's gonna call me before he wakes up. * Chameleon walks into the bar Oh, so he's gonna be okay? He seemed awfully busted up. * Sunspot nods. She said she should be able to get him functional again. We have one of the best medstaffs around. :) [comm] Sunspot, we're not far off here, you can come by now * Sunspot perks up a bit at the comm. [comm] Okay, I'm heading over there now. Thanks! Good thing I didn't order anything... Good luck, I guess. I hope he comes back online soon. Thanks. * Sunspot waves to, well, anybody looking in her direction at the moment. * Sunspot heads for the medbay. * Thrashmane bumps into Sunspot on the way there (Well, what else is he gonna do?) Hi, kitty! Hi, Sunspot :) * Launch quacks I was just heading back to medbay to check on this guy I found on the salvage ship... Yeah, I heard about that. Mind if I check it out, too? * Roadkill finishes his drink, gets up and wanders somewhat unsteadily over to wherever Waitstate is If you'd like. * Sunspot leads the way to the medbay. * Roadkill sits down at Wait's table, still slightly unsteady. How're you doing RK? eeh... better, I think... though a few more drinks prolly wouldn't hurt, heh. Well, it's pretty much just his armor to fix up now * Chameleon leaves the bar unnoticed Scans show all is functioning correctly otherwise * Waitstate pulls a drink out of seemingly nowhere. geez, is that all I have left? I need to restock... heh, been hittin' your stock hard, have I? * Sunspot looks over the repaired bot. just my portable stuff, heh Good. What about his brain? Much... blue... ah, nice t'know I haven't finished off everything just yet. no, not quite, heh A mild trauma if anything, his memory circuits appear normal, but there's no way to be sure until he's online good. so hand over the drink. ;) *noting Sunspot* Start work on his new armor, Welder. Ok, Sunspot, ilke you probably just heard, he's likly to have a headache when we turn him on * Sunspot nods. * Thrashmane watches We're not sure what he'll remember, if at all. Otherwise, he's in good condition, armor aside that is * Drill_Master leaves the bar * Restore brings the bot online, his eyes flicker for a bit before beomcing a solid colour * Sunspot watches. * The robot moans a bit and stiffly moves a hand to his head. Can you hear me? How do you feel? * Sunspot steps back. .. Hello? * Roadkill leans back in his chair and stares at the ceiling for a bit * The robot looks around. "Ugh... I feel like I just got hit by a starship... Where AM I?" In a starship. You're on board the LSS Freedom An exploration colony ship, I'm the cheif medic, Restore. So, Wait, y'gonna let those friends of Slip know 'bout this any time soon? This is Sunspot, our cheif engineer, she discovered you in a scrap mound not far from here * Sunspot waves a little. * The robot looks around bewilderdly. She brought you back here for repairs. What's your name? * Thrashmane coughs and raises up on his toes for a moment. well, I wasn't sure if you wanted to handle that *shakes his head* No... like I said, think it'd be better if you did... alright * The robot concentrates visibly for a moment. "Avalanche. I'm an Autobot, from the..." * Thrashmane perks up at the mention of Autobots. * Avalanche shakes his head. What's the last thing you DO remember, Avalanche? I...can't actually recall what ship I was assigned to. * Avalanche concentrates some more. * Avalanche looks up, confused. I remember...little snippets, but nothing solid. Give it some more time before worrying about that for now, you've suffered a case of amnesia. Things might come back to you on their own. We're having new armor made up for you now, so don't worry about that *motioning to the hole in his chest* * Avalanche looks down. Ah heh. That would explain what I'm doing in some strange medbay, I guess... My best guess is you were in some kind of battle * Welder arrives with some new armor plating fashioned for Avalanche All done, Doc. *nod* That seems reasonable enough. Ok, lay down for a moment, Avalanche * Avalanche does so. * Sunspot watches some more from the side. * Welder and Restore replace the armor in no time at all * Waitstate drinks with RK for a while Good as new, well, except for the memory troubles anyway * Roadkill drinks more than what's probably good for him. * Thrashmane watches and keeps the duck silent Sunspot, why don't you show Avalanche around, get him relaxed? *to Avalanche* Try to take it easy for awhile, it'll help. * Avalanche nods. "I think I can manage that." * Waitstate knows what'll harm him and what won't, which is why he's still hanging with him * Sunspot smiles. * Sunspot helps Avalanche get to his feet. * Thrashmane moves into view and waves a little. I'll organise a meeting with our Captain later tonight when you've rested up. In the meantime, enjoy our hospitality *sighs slightly* This feels...weird. Here, to get you started, this is Thrashmane. yeah? Heyo * Sunspot looks over at Thrashy and smiles. Welder, we have something else to attend, unfortunatly... Aaah, I was an Autobot too, if that helps much. mmhmm. course, all the drinks prolly ain't helpin' t'much, aye? * Avalanche looks down at Restore while trying to stand up. "Thanks!" Anytime :) heh * Restore and Welder move into medlab * Sunspot looks down at Restore and nods. "Thank you, though. I can take him from here." you've got a bit to go yet before you start risking permenent damage, heh. * Thrashmane taps the robotic duck on his shoudler, "This little feller here's Launch." Hi, ducky. * Launch quacks triumpantly * Avalanche looks around. *quirks a browridge* Lay the drinks on me then, heh. I'm still thinking too much. /:) * Waitstate pulls a drink... oh wait, I'm out. * Waitstate gets up and goes to the bar what're you in the mood for? Was an Autobot, then? What group owns this ship? * Roadkill gets up somewhat unsteadily and wanders back to the bar after Waitstate hm. something real strong. I... don't think I'm the best to explain that. and I've drained my fuel tanks, so no need t'worry 'bout goin' boom. ;) heh, thanks for the reassurance We're called LONAC. I'll let Waitstate go into it further, but we're neutrals. though that stuff would put you way over your limit after all you've already had hey, wouldn't wanna take out this nice li'l bar now, would I. * Thrashmane watches Sunspot for a moment, smiles, then turns to Avalanch with a sudden vicious expression. feh, limits shmimits. * Avalance attempts to look innocent at Thrashmane. how about a nice Core Dump? Most of my standard fare is formulated for maximum punch, minimum damage * Thrashmane smiles, "So, how're you feeling?" Core Dump, that works f'now. * Waitstate mixes up a batch with practiced ease and efficiency * Avalanche flexes some joints. "Remarkably good, actually. Especially for having been dug out of a scrap heap..." Oh! I should tell Waitstate he's up and around... Allright, I'll keep him company then [comm] Waitstate? Um, do you have a minute? ...Or not, I guess. [comm] Sure Sunny, what's up? [comm] I just wanted to let you know our new friend was up and around, if you wanna meet him sometime soon. [comm] oh, good. Wow, so soon? I'll be around as soon as I can *looks up, overhearing Wait's comm* New friend? looks that way [comm] We could meet you in the bar if you want, but not if elsewhere wouldn't be better... [comm] Medbay to the bar... if that isn't an appropriate welcome, I dunno what is! hehe This ship has...a bar? Like you wouldn't believe. [comm] Okay, we'll be down there soon. * Avalanche grins. "Maybe I'm in less of a hurry to get back to the Autobots than I figured..." Eh, Autobots Hypocrites, I tells you. * Sunspot leads the way down to the bar. * Avalanche decides not to let Thrash's comment bother him. * Roadkill notices Sunny and co arrive at the bar, and waves slightly * Sunspot waves to Roadkill. Heylo, folks. * Avalanche looks around the plaza, impressed, before entering the bar. * Waitstate steps out to greet the newcomers * Roadkill drinks his core dump and zones out for a little bit * Switchbox looks up and smiles * Waitstate steps up to the new bot * Thrashmane picks Launch off his shoulder and chucks him into a bush along the way So Avalanche, this is Waitstate, our Fearless Leader. Waitstate, this is Avalanche. Welcome to the Freedom, and the Neutral Ground bar. :) I guess I don't need to introduce myself. Like she said, I'm the captain. I'm also the bartender when the mood strikes me. Care for a drink? * Roadkill shakes his head slightly, checks to make sure Wait isn't looking, then grabs the Core Dump pitcher and pours himself another glass or three Oh, heh, that'd be great. Maybe do something to this headache... * Waitstate sees all in his bar. * Sunspot sits everyone down at a table. Hold on a moment and I'll get us something, heh. Any requests? * Roadkill drains the pitcher of core dump So I got rescued by a bunch of neutrals led by a bartender. Can't say I can complain too much about that... * Waitstate laughs What happened to you, then? This is more of a hobby for me these days * Avalance grins and shakes his head. You'd know about as well as I would. * Roadkill finally passes out headfirst on the bar * Waitstate makes some more Core Dumps and carries the pitcher and some glasses to the table. * Sunspot looks over at Roadkill, all concerned, and sighs. Dont worry, he's fine I'm in a bit of a mood for some light drinks, Captain, if you wouldn't mind sure Thanks. * Waitstate grabs some prepackaged stock for Thrash I dunno if I'd say "fine"... But whatever works, I guess. he's out, but I didn't let him have enough to harm him I keep a close watch, even when they don't realize it * Sunspot smiles. Learned that lesson a long time ago * Avalanche pours himself a Core Dump and looks at the unfamiliar drink questioningly. Drink slowly * Avalanche raises his glass a grins. * Scrabble drops suddenly from the ceiling, narrowly missing Avalanche To getting rid of this headache, then. * Avalanche takes a modest gulp, then grimaces. problem? * Scrabble beeps at Wait from the tabletop * Avalanche shakes his head and laughs. I'm just glad I heeded your warning. Always trust the bartender, I do. ahh, hehe. glad someone does, heh So tell me about yourself. :) * Scrabble climbs up the side of Avalanche's glass and perches on the rim M'name's Avalanche. Autobot. Can't honestly tell you much beyond that. Your medics did a smash-up job on my body, but I can't say my mind's caught up yet. * Waitstate nods Well, hopefully this stuff wont retard that process TOO much, heh So how much of your life do you remember? * Avalanche looks down at the spiderbot. Hello there, little...thing. * Scrabble beeps. Lots of interesting little creatures here... * Avalanche shakes his head. One downside to this place... we're overrun with mascots and pets, heh * Scrabble drops into Avalanche's cup and starts drinking the core dump in there ...very annoying ones I don't really remember a lot of solid things. Just...snippets, bits and pieces, no chronology or anything. Okay, where exactly did all these spider things come from? I'm hoping once I get back to the Autobots it'll help me get my bearings back and I'll be okay. *drunken spiderbot noise* You...can take me back to the Autobots, right? Even just eventually. I can't say I'm in a massive hurry. Unfortunately, we're pretty far from Autobot space. Well, unfortunate for you anyway To be honest, we try and avoid them * Sunspot amuses herself by feeding snacks to Thrashmane. * Avalanche nods. * Scrabble tries, unsuccessfully, to climb out of the glass, but keeps falling back in I understand that. Not good for neutrals to get in the middle of a warzone. * Thrashmane semi-sweetly takes the food, feeling a little silly. * Roadkill wakes up somewhat and looks around, groggy. It isn't just the war really... though you probably aren't interested in my political viewpoints, heh I really do appreciate you guys putting me back together, honest, I just...it means a lot to me to get back. I don't even know why, but I know it does. But like I said, no hurry. Just so long as I know I'll get there. * Sunspot looks over at Roadkill all concerned some more. we're bound to come across something, I'm sure * Thrashmane hums the Hut Sut Rah Song. * Roadkill lets out a slight groan and rests his head on his arms. *to nobody in particular* Remind me never t'drink a whole pitcher of core dump on top of a bunch of other drinks.... I could use some downtime to recoup anyway. * Scrabble finally manages to climb out of the glass and drops onto the tabletop *loud, to RK* See what you get for not listening to me? *winces* hey, I listened. I saw you drain that thing. Don't think I didn't *mutters* I didn't pay attention, sure, but I listened.... Like I told our new friend here, drink slowly. heh heh, shoulda known you'd see.... urg. I'm sorry, what was your name again? I'm terrible Name's Avalanche. Roadkill, come over here and meet Avalanche * Roadkill gets up, sits back down suddenly, manages to get up again, and wanders unsteadily over to the table * Roadkill drops down into an empty chair * Waitstate pulls a small container from seemingly nowhere here, drink this. it'll clear your head Avalanche, meet Roadkill. He isn't always like this, so dont hold it against him, heh So you spend a lot of time down here? Thanks, grey one. *drinks from the container* eh, not as often as y'might think. /:) Splitwit's our resident drunk. I'm sure you'll see him sooner than you'd like. ;) * Scrabble gives a drunken, warbly beep, then meanders over to Roadkill We just got some tragic news. The place has been busy the last several days :/ * Avalanche nods seriously. * Roadkill slumps back in his seat. "Don't remind me, I'd nearly forgotten..." * Sunspot considers being helpful and getting RK another drink, but decides it'd probably be more helpful not to. Sorry RK :/ *shakes his head* Nemmind, I really should stop mopin' about it anyway... * Sunspot shakes her head. "Mope all you want." Yeah, it's you're right I'd think * Roadkill shrugs slightly yes, well... Heh, if Slip saw me mopin' like this, she'd laugh, then smack me upside the head... Friends through life through thick and thin with another tail-spin... I can see her doing that, heh she never was much for sentiment * Sunspot sighs and leans back against Thrashy. Y'couldna spoken truer, grey one. * Avalanche looks down at his drink, feeling a bit awkward. * Roadkill notes Avalanche looking awkward. heh, sorry Avalanche. I'll go mope in the observation lounge or something now... don't wanna get y'all depressed or anythin' yeah, I'm afraid your arrival was a bit badly timed * Roadkill gets up and picks up the drunk Scrabble from the tabletop If it's okay, I think I'd like to look around the ship a bit. This really is a facinating place you've got here. We'll seeya later RK Yeah, see y'all later. thanks for the drinks, and the cure, Wait. * Roadkill wanders out of the bar and heads for the ventral observation deck I'd object to his going, but at least he's away from the intoxicants now. He doesn't need any more So, Avalanche, you said something about a tour? Yeah, since it sounds like I'm gonna be here for a while... hm, yes, probably so * Roadkill slumps down in a couch in the ventral obs deck and pulls out a bottle of some strong stuff he nicked outta the bar I guess the cargo hold would be an inappropriate place for you to stay now, heh. ... He can stay in my room? I doubt that will be nescesary, but thanks for offering, heh You wanna keep an eye on him, Thrashy? ;) we have plenty of spare quarters actually I don't see why not. * Avalanche watches the conversation and wisely makes mental notes. I can give him a tour, Waitstate. I don't have anything else to do right now, really. well, if you're volenteering... heh * Sunspot nods. I'll take her up on that. * Sunspot takes Avalanche on a tour of the Freedom.