Venin)Zakai: *chuckles* Like you have anything to compare it to yet...fine if you want *steps closer to you and taps her bracelet, they vanish only to reappear in the lair. She instantly steps in front of Zak to protect him, well aware that many will instantly recognize her and may strike before asking questions*

Ei)VENIN § nods to her and the boy as they appear, and folds her hands gingerly in her lap. Nothing the mother lioness reaction to the boy. Raising a brow at this... was there a bond this quickly? §

Zak)Venin: *Promptly peeks around her as soon as they appear* you're a terrible window…*wants to /see/ where they are.*

Venin)Zakai: *chuckles* It just is *a mischievous smile* Maybe I'll buy you a copy of miss manners and make you read the whole thing.

Aerik)VENIN/ZAK:*While they get looks, to be sure, no one has seen Sai before... except Lyeth and she's not there right now. Gild isn't present so no one really CARES what he looks like. And his physical appearance means little to any of these kids who have seen far stranger, so any looks he gets are simply of curiosity and nothing more. Aerik, however, does look over... and freezes a moment. While she blocks the youth, he knows... oh he knows. His chin lifts, face carefully expressionless. A few stoic blinks, and he looks away after nodding to Venin*MS*()Yvette...()*Not sure she'll hear him, but…*

Zak)Venin: *blinks up at her- puppy eyes* you wouldn't really do that to cute li'l me, would you? *has put that TV time to good use in some ways...*

Venin)EI: *catches sight of Jesse and moves over next to her, dragging Zak with her*

Ei)Aerik § She looks up at him and nods. her hands delicately folded in her lap. Feeling a bit safer, and a bit less awkward with him standing near her. -there-. Reaffirming that humans were such tactile creatures.. needing something there to believe it is real.. to feel safe. She looked at him then the boy behind Venin.. mildly interested to see his reaction. § ~~ The boy is here Aerik.. ~~

Zak)*suddenly stops and sniffs the air again- the scent of Sai is stronger here- though not on the place itself- the older Syntant has clearly never been here. but someone here has his scent- albeit its old- on them other than Jesse.*

Zak)Venin: *as he's dragged* oh- we're going this way now, eh? ah- I can walk on my own- really.

Lyta)Lyeth;*she sighs and speaks reluctantly* I will come...Zora has made it...clear enough that I need to...

Lyeth)LYTA:*She nods and sighs, then smiles* Yeah, know how it is, trust me. *she grins then, shrugging* Come on... I can link us with TK and take you with me if you use yer bracelet too. Ready? On three, hit the button. *the link builds, connecting them both* one.. two.. three. *she presses her button and vanishes*

Venin)Zakai: *chuckles at the attempt* Nice try Zak, but the eyes ain't gonna work

Zak)Venin: then I'll just donate the book to the library when you aren't looking..

Ei)VENIN § Feeling very safe now.. looking up at the woman then to the child. Simply staring at young Zakai Christopher for a moment, nodding hello to him again, then looking back at VENIN. § I am glad you have decided to come Yvette..

Aerik)JESSE:*Aerik's send is soft, betraying the smallest bit of strain, almost a whisper*MS()... I see that he is, Jesse. Thank you...()

Zak)Jesse: *When he's not being dragged* Hi again! funny meetin' you here.

Ei)Zakai Christopher § Watching their relationship closely, almost envying the bond they had. Wanting to tell him.. to relish this.. but she did not. She turned her attention back to Aerik, who stood on the opposite side of her.§

Ei)Zakai Christopher § She blinks at the boy, turning her eyes back to him. not quite picking up on the humor. § Why is it humorous to meet here.. I told Venin where the coordinates were, and you teleported , as I did.. why is this odd? § Her face was still emotionless, except the rare smile to Aerik, and the occasional soothing and relieved look to Venin. §

Zak)Aerik: *giving him a very curious look. He's definitely the source of the scent- and noting the look away.* gee- you can just FEEL the friendliness around here. *muttered- still giving him a curious look- and resisting the urge to poke Venin and say basically ''I told you so!''. after all- he HADN'T told her so- but he had been pretty sure they'd ignore him.*

Ei)Aerik § Picking up on that.. the fluctuation in his send, and not pressing the point any deeper. Flipping though things in her mind.. to distract him § ~~ Soulmate.. there is a plan?.. Should you need my voice to.. announce it.. ~~ § Though DESPISING public addressings, but knowing of his unique situation.. she offered herself. §

Zak)Ei: *blinks* I get the feeling you don't get many invites to parties....*all the sense of humor of a piece of wet cardboard...*

Aerik)ZAK:*he looks back again, simply with a ... wistful look, like a gentle remembrance. Sai had been Aerik's first love, and Aerik... he looks away again, back to JESSE.. this version of Sai.. he looked so young. Like the time at the lake*//// JESSE:*he smiles, nods*MS()Thank you. I may need your voice, yes. *he looks away from Jesse too, nods again* A plan, I have one, indeed. *he turns to face all those there, catching attention with a borrowed flash of intense light, an illusion with his link to Gild, waiting for all to settle and pay attention*MS*()Soulmate...()*just something he wanted to say. It wasn't easy, seeing Zakai*

Ei)Zakai Christopher § Looking again at the child, speaking quietly. § I do not like public gatherings.. § The humor flying right over her. Looking at the child.. an odd one indeed. The same demeanor as Guild in a way. Sitting back.. her eyes wandering towards him again. § Why do you ask..

Lyta)Lyeth;*she nods and presses the button, vanishing, then reappearing with you at the Lair*

Lyeth)*Lyeth reappears and takes a position up to listen, totally unbothered by the light*

Zak)Ei: *blinks* I don't recall asking- I just stated it…geez….I know even less than you and /I/ sure as hell don't take everything literally....

Ei)Zakai Christopher § Smiling mildly § Yes it indeed was a statement was it not? § Shaking her head, it was far too early to be up.. with people. She heard the rest of his statement and blinked § Literally.. oh I see.. it was said in jest.. amusing. § Though her facial expression did not change. §

Zak)Ei: you couldn't tell that by lookin' at ya. *meaning that it was amusing.*

Ei)Zakai Christopher § raising a thin brow § Could not tell what by looking at whom? I do no.. § Her sentence cut short as a flash of light was set in the center of the room. Focusing then on that and Aerik. Disregarding the boy entirely §

Gild)*Sleeping in the room provided him by Yvette. Sweat beading off his face as he tosses about. The so familiar Han Solo type gunbelt he bought long ago at some Star Wars convention that he'd dragged PAUL to hangs over the headboard of the bed. Sitting upright quickly. He looks about trying to remember where he was. It had all happened so fast the other day. Now he remembers..... YVETTEs house.... That’s where he is. Running his hand down his face slowly as he swings his feet to the floor...* Damn....*Grabbing ahold of his belt. He walks downstairs to see if anyone is about.*

Venin)Zakai: *mutters* your hanging with Geoff too much, your developing his attitude ----- Jesse: *gives a half-hearted grin as her eyes uneasily scan the crowd* Do you think I'd give up the chance to be surrounded by people that would as soon see me dead as look at me, at least those who know who I was/am ----- Aerik: *she catches sight of you and nods, her look basically saying well I'm here...now what?*

Ei)Aerik § Stops sending, seeing the light. awaiting his plan.§

Aerik) *Aerik gets the attention he wants, but before he uses Jesse as a microphone, he tries his own way, hoping those with shields allow him in. Over 30 people sit or stand, and many will take this information to others. Aerik forms his words, and mentally speaks to all*MS*()We all seem to have a common .... enemy. The GUARD has hunted us all for years now, and those who have not been hunted long are learning what it is to be a Rogue Unnatural. That, in itself, was bad enough. Now they have an extremely powerful telepath known as Razorshred under their thumb and at their command. believe me when I say you cannot begin to -imagine- what he is capable of, and thru him, what the GUARD can do. He has already seen to it loved ones and friends.. *small glance at Jesse, Zakai* have been killed, or taken and altered in mind and purpose. This is nothing compared to what he -could- do to us all. He must be completely removed...()

Rocky)*remains motionless, her eyes restlessly scanning the crowd, wondering how they are getting in, and if she can get out the same way*

Lyta)*startled to find herself among so may people she gravitates towards the back, then stops and blinks, as her attention goes to the flash of light*

Zak)Aerik: *blinks. what the hell was that look about???? He shrugs and looks back at Jesse- not that she's any help...*

Gild)*Blinking.... There was no one around... How the hell did this keep happening to him after all?! Waking up and no one around to be seen.... Grumbling something rather uncivil even for ancient barbarians. He looks down at his transporter bracelet. Flicking a few things here and there. Then touching the small jewel on it. Disappearing in a bright white light. Only to reappear in the center of the lair. Surprised to find /EVERYONE/ there....* Whoa..... Talk about gatherings..... And this one has attracted the /finest/ people. *Grinning to himself.*

Zak)Jesse: wee, gee- nice talkin' to you too..// VENIN: you take that right back!

Ei)Zakai Christopher § She does not see the look, but quietly and forcefully, sends a mental feeling.. for him to calm down.. followed by a soothing send § ~~ Please.. listen now.. §

Zak)Gild: *sniffs the air, then looks over* well- look who's decided to join the land of the living- you coulda changed your socks first at least. Eck.

Ei)Gild §She turns and sees him. Blinking she nods.. still trying to pay attention to Aerik. Quietly sending to him § ~~ I apologize for my rude behavior the past few days Geoff. ~~ § Looking away from him and back to Aerik.. the facade still in place.. cool, calm, collective. Her body draped in a bathrobe, and her hair brushed only by her fingers. Though the facade did not look -as- cold.. it was not spun out of ice. §

Zak)Jesse: I can shoot my mouth off and listen at the same time- it's an art among my kind. *snorting in mock disdain for her basic ''shut up!'' send.*

Lyta)*she recognizes you as you appear, from the mall incident and watches, still slowly backing towards the wall, nervous among so many*

Gild)Zakai~ *Grinning slightly as he hears the comment. He shrugs a little.* Well, you know how it goes.... After all, everyone has to have something lucky. Yours must be your breath... Thought I smelled that funk as soon as I appeared. *Waving his hand in the air a little bit.* That’s why they invented toothbrushes you know.. Must be something new to ya.

Venin)Zak: *quietly so only those very close can hear* just watch yourself around here and please try to get along with Jesse. She means a lot to me.

Ei)Zakai Christopher § She sighed and phased him out. His voice now nothing but background noise. But only after a quick, and soothing send again. § ~~ I asked nicely. ~~ § And he was dropped from her hearing entirely. §

Gild)EI~*He nods to Jessie. Totally emphatic to what she must be feeling. And what she's gone through.*MS~I couldn't blame you if I tried...~///////////LYTA~*He smiles and waves at her. Listening to what Aerik has to say.*

Zak)*quirks an eyebrow. and just why the hell was he included in that little look? only people he knows are Venin and Gild. And there are times he'd PAY someone to capture Gild.*

Gild)VENIN~*Hearing her voice from somewhere in the crowd. He spots her and waves wildly!!!*

Ei)Venin § A small smile of appreciation at her words and she listens.. hearing AERIK speak, and hte smile fades instantly. She pulls the robe tighter, and her legs uncross. Perching the balls of her feet on the seat she was sitting at. §

Aerik)*he continues, being very blunt and wholly unsubtle.. just in case. He looks over the gathered.. many faces wrinkled with distaste of him, but listening, nonethless*MS*()... I know how this can be accomplished, but it will take all of us, more to the point, all of YOU. *he pauses suddenly and glances over at Anaconda and Lyeth* I think.. you two should leave the room. This is not for your ears()*Both the tall gentleman and the girl start, blinking. What did he mean? But Aerik drops his gaze to Lyeth's left calf, arching a brow pointedly, and then up at the doctor, who is taller even than the Eshva. It slowly dawns on both of them, and it shows on their faces, the horror. Aura, Kevin, and several other, but very few, also stare with wide eyes. These two, their most loyal of allies and friends... and.. and... Aura moans loudly, face in her hands* ...Oh shit... *she swears vehemently. Numbly, Conda and Lyeth finally shuffle off, stunned, shocked. Understanding. Aerik again plods on when they are gone*()Two attacks. One on ground level, one astral. Telepaths separate from the direct strike. Basically, what I need are those who are willing to... participate in a bloodbath()

Lyta)Eclipse;*she listens silently, tensely watching you as she finally comes up against the wall…then glances around trying to get her bearings*

Ei)GILD § She looks at him then to Aerik at her right side.. Venin and the boy at her left.. sighing, and not saying another word.. but intently listening to Aerik.. §

Kelsin)*sits, her attention wrapped around AERIK, listening intently*

Lyta)Gild;*she waves back, hesitantly*

Zak)Gild: You couldn't smell manure if you were standing in a pile of it with that nose of yours- your own reek would overpower it.// VENIN: *nods* alright....*though when he thinks she's not looking, he sticks his tongue out at JESSE.*

Ei)Zakai Christopher § The child was the last thing on her mind at the moment, so she missed the tongue sticking out. §

Lyta)Gild;*watching you she looks to see who you are waving at and tenses as she notices Venin*

Gild)Zakai~ *Waving him off, considering what Aerik has to say more important.* Well it's no wonder. I mean as soon as you came to Yvette’s house my nose wasn't worth crap as soon as that funk of yours hit it. Musta destroyed all my olfactory senses. By the way..... How many people think you are Sai now? *Grinning.*

Rocky)*blinks in surprise at the voice in her head* what the?? *her attention turns to the funny looking dude…who da hell is he?*

Zak)Gild: hah hah- very funny- no one thinks I'm him- he wasn't well known. *almost inaudible.* thank god...and I'd feel very sorry for you if your nose WAS worth crap- that's a very pathetic market value.

Gild)Rochelle~*He waves to her too. Noticing her through the crowd of people... And she looks as though she's still trying to escape. It's been what? A week now or something?*

Gild)Zakai~*Of course he heard him. After all, his senses are better than humans. He'd hear a pin drop in a busy train station.* Well, we're certainly on edge today... Perhaps you should go for a swim to cool off that hot had of yours.

Zak)*Starting to feel tired and dizzy- he hasn't rested yet- or gotten anything to eat...*

Venin)Gild:*smiles at you as you appear* ------ Aerik: *She sighs uncomfortably as you stand in the middle of the room…she mutters to herself* goddamn it, I don't want to do this again *She clenches her fists, her nails unconsciously digging into her palms and lowers her shield so she can hear what is going on*

Zak)Gild: Only if you jump in first....*tone hazy.*

Gild)Zakai~*He chuckles slightly.* No thanks... I've no wish to be a crisped critter...*No matter what the weirdo could say to him, he liked him all the same. One of the only people who ever gave him a run for his money as far as matters of the mouth were concerned.*

Zak)*Listens- though it's not making much sense to him...not right now.* Gild: eh- more like...char broiled...or should that...be boiled....?

Gild)Zakai~*Getting a weird look on his face.* Boiled would be more accurate…*Nodding.* Hey At least I know where to come the next time the mower needs a jumps start..

Aerik)*no one responding, again Aerik continues*MS()The plan is simple. A massive ground and air strike by all available RUNners, a direct, head on attack, straight for the HQ. Take them by surprise, no warning. I have a way to allow us all passage at once. A smaller group to destroy internal operations, I already know who those will be, and the telepaths.. leave the psionics to us. We will deal with Razorshred. All the rest need to know is what I just said. I will connect with the telepaths and explain exactly what will happen. Only they will know. Any questions?()

Lyta)Eclipse;*she watches, not understanding why Lyeth and the others leave, then swallows at your words, glancing at the others around her uncertainly, not knowing if she really wants to and is willing to be in a fight…let alone one described as a ....blood bath, most importantly, not convinced of the reasons for it*

Ei)§ She listens and nods.. looking at Venin.. § Perhaps it would be easier if I were to relay it to you verbally Yvette? Or Gild could.. § Completely forgetting about the child. Her voice lightly brushed with concern §

Zak)*starts inching away from the main group, looking for a place to sleep. if he wore himself out too much- he'd go into hibernation- who knows when he'd wake up? that trap had caught Sai, according to Mystic. really messed his life up. Course- Sai's life- and mind- were screwed from the start..*

Zak)Gild: expert on cookin' via electrocution? *a bit a way from the group now, looking around and heading for a little niche.*

Kelsin)*Looks at AERIK intently, nodding in understanding....ready for what may come*

Rocky)Gild: *she doesn't even notice you she is so intense on figuring out what this stranger is doing in her head*

Aerik)Zakai:*a gentle nudge as he waits for his question to be answered... there is a room nearby, he may sleep there if he wishes. Little image of it, just down the hall*

Lyta)*she glances at Zakai, noticing that others seem intent on escape, she watches, wishing she knew why she should bother with this*

Venin)*Zakai goes totally unnoticed by Venin as she struggles with herself to keep her shields open...how she hated it, it always made her feel so open, vulnerable..*

Gild)Zakai~Well.... I stuck a hamster in a microwave once.*Nodding. Letting the kid go do his sleep... He wanted to hear what Aerik had to say anyways.*

Kelsin)*Indigo leans back in her chair, thinking. knowing it was inevitable, she just nods. Taking it all in, knowing she wasn't thru with AERIK...yet...*

Ei)Aerik § She nods § ~~How will the telepaths be undetected by Shred.. and how will the ground force not trigger alarms.. how will we move as a group to get there…who will be in the point positions.. oh yes and how wil we stand against Razorshred? ~~ § Leaving off the more intricate questions, most of them she had figured out by herself. §

Aerik)JESSE:*He turns to face her, smiling faintly*MS*()Ground alarms we -want-.. anything to draw attention off the true strike. The telepaths will be detected, simply not singled out. We want this as well. We -want- Shred to know we are there. A designated Telepath will connect those willing, work as a group that way, intertwined. That will eventually fall, but for awhile it will do. No one will stand against Razorshred, this is not the plan. Razorshred, however... *and here he grins* Is -mine-()

Gild)ECLIPSE~*He just nods. Always willing to go for any plan against the GUARD. And this one sounded like their best bet yet. With the Telepath out of the way, his illusions were almost certain to work. And he could trick out Pole and the others...*

Zak)*He curls up, taking his weapon from his belt first and holding it loosely in his hands- eyes mostly closing- but not all the way. Syntants sleep like cats- always on guard. In this state, he drifts off, part of him still listening to what's being said.*

Lyta)Eclipse;*she shakes her head, knowing that if she is in this she would be chosen for the ground assault, she groans slightly as her stomach twists in fear*

Zak)Aerik: *Not as asleep as he looks- there's a reply- he's still listening in his own way- and he's not about to leave Venin's presence. There is a bit of thanks- hurried- remembering it was POLITE to thank someone for an offer, even if you turned it down.*

Aerik)ZAKAI: *a nod.. taken and understood.. and he lets the boy sleep*

*The others in the room give some distrusting looks, shake their heads, but hold their tongues. What choice did they have? None... and they all know it. It was a kamikaze mission, suicidal. But better than the alternative. Murmurs ripple thru those gathered, quiet talking amongst themselves.. a few telepaths pale totally, truly beginning to understand..*

Ei)Aerik § Parting her lips, as if to ask a few more questions, she hushes herself, just nodding. She would figure out the rest in due time.. blinking up at him. Razorshred.. and Aerik. Turning and looking at the floor.. not doubting Aerik’s abilities.. or his plan.. but it was Razorshred.. she shuddered thinking of the absolute power behind the monster, and just nodded. § ~~ I see soulmate.. ~~ § Half sorry she asked the questions which brought a flash of hesitation.. and yet more questions. Sure that later she could discuss the details with him. Through the astral plane.. or in MS. §

Lyta)*she sighs, leaning back against the wall, and considers her options*

Aerik)JESSE/KELSIN:*Aerik now turns to them, nudges at their minds, and for Lytra and the 3 other telepaths there*MS*()If you accept this plan, take the information()*he opens his mind... and reveals the undulating psi-mesh he desires, his own position and how it all will work, the entire execution of the plan*

Ei)§ Blinks as the child curls up and goes right to sleep. Blinking and looking at Venin in question, dismisses it, and looks back to Aerik §

Gild)*All he does is walk over to stand by ECLIPSE.... Not that this will mean much to most. Though those who know him would find this as profound respect for the Telepath. Something he doesn't give lightly. Aerik had done things for him no one else would. And in that much. He trusted Aerik.* I'm with you on this.. Time for some payback... Yeah... S'what I’m talking about.

Aerik)GILD:*Aerik smiles at first, then the smile breaking into a small grin at Geoff’s words. Aerik nods to him, a bit deeper than usual, showing his appreciation for the trust*

Ei)Aerik § She turns to him.. not exactly grasping the complexity of the situation.. until her mind and eyes wandered to the other telepaths in the room. She blinked.. her jaw dropped slightly.. § ~~ You are not implying... ~~ § Letting it trail off.. of course he was.. he was asking them.. and her. She looked to her feet then to him again.. quietly. Her hands moving to her hair, smoothing it, then re-tucking the robe again. § ~~ I see.. of course.. tell me what I need to do.. ~~ § Reluctance held the send back slightly. She did value her life. But still, she offered. Anything to defeat Shred.. they somehow all knew it. § § She takes in the information, storing it, filing it classifying it in her mind, and nods. Looking over to Venin then Gild.. and quietly standing. Finally looking back over to AERIK.. nodding again.. a simple § ~~ I see.. ~~ § A small smile, and a tilt of her face downward. § ~~ Soulmate. ~~ § She looked at VENIN and GILD.. and said quietly. § I am going to go home now. § she vanished to her room, in Venin's farmhouse. Where she stared at the transmitting fluctuator, and decided.. it needed improvement already. §

Kelsin)*Indigo opens her mind grudgingly to AERIK, knowing that he could force her anyway. She takes the plans in and studies them, extremely interested and curious, a mental exclamation of admiration escaping* ~~Very good AERIK, very good indeed. This should be interesting....~~

Lyta)*she sighs, thinking that they want her to be cannon fodder and wonders why they would expect such a thing from her*

Aerik)LYTA:*Aerik glances over at her, not knowing her, certainly not caring, but he offers what he can*MS*()It is totally your own choice, of course()//// JESSE:*MS*()... you know what it means...*quietly* I know what it means. It is all or nothing *as it always was for Aerik, no halves with Aerik* .. we win or we lose. And I do not lose, Jesse. What do you need to do? *he again extends to all the telepaths, most of whom are pasty white and trembling by now* A psionic mesh, altering the signatures so none can be pinpointed. Constantly altering and changing, like a net, flowing over and under the others. All working together. It will... cause interference, draw attention, and they will attack, all of them. The weaker will be blasted away by the tear in the ThoughtScape, where I will take Shred. I will be under the mesh, waiting, and when he coils to strike the wall, the web, you will wait for the last possible minute, even perhaps allow it to touch, and then drop it and let him through. I will take over from there. *he isn't telling a LOT.. but any telepath worth his salt will start getting a picture... a picture of pain and agony and a ruined astral plane and MUCH fall out* As I said, Shred is MINE. KELSIN...*he looks over at her* I may call your favor in, as well. I simply am not yet sure. *he smirks then, tips his head at INDIGO* You expected less? You should not have()

Lyta)*she sighs, annoyed, ready to leave as soon as someone shows her how to get home*

Gild)*He just grins... Hoping that someone seeing him trusting Aerik might make them think a little more. After all, his trust was something everyone knew was earned through hardship or some other great circumstance... Not easy to get at all. And if it brought even one RUNner to their side.... Then it's worth it.*

Gild)*About to wave to EI when she just suddenly vanishes.....* UH..... COOL!!!!!! *Figuring he'll have to have one of whatever she had built!!!!!!*

Lyta)Gild; *not knowing you at all she has no way to be impressed by your willingness…she sighs and turns away, wondering how to get back home*

Kelsin)*Indigo gets up from her chair, programming her bracelet to take her back to FLD headquarters to tell the others of her group. All must be forewarned. She looks about the room, nods to AERIK, LYETH, and JAKORII, pressing the button ((frank)) and disappearing*

Lyta)*watching Indigo vanish she looks about nervously not wanting to be stranded in this place, she watches Lyeth anxiously*

Kelsin)*MS's back to AERIK* ~~That doesn’t surprise me...not in the least...but I am honored in a very odd way that you would pick me......~~*sighs* ~~Just let me know when you do....~~