A new addition to the GUARD

-TS-
sooooooooooo.....this is the big french fry base, eh? *Time leans back and stares up at the building* eh...it's.....there. *shrug* aaah, well...guess I can be something like civil and let 'em know I got here just fine...*grumbles a bit* even if the idiots DID forget what flight I was taking and made me hail a cab...*she moves for the doors, a bag over one shoulder* and people say being a vagabond as kid was useless...least I know how to /really/ pack for a trip! can't carry it, don't take it!

-Toshi-
*Since being freed from the lab she had taken to exploring the base. She was still shy about meeting others. After so many years locked away her people skills were extremely lacking. It was still only Pole that she felt comfortable around. On her way outside she almost ran in to the new girl coming in. Blinking as she notices the pack.* Um.. Hello…

-TS-
hi there! saaaaaaay- you dun't happen to know where forgotten new arrivals are supposed to report do you? *blocking anyone trying to get in or out now. Becka was never noted for subtlty when annoyed...*

-Toshi-
*Frowning she shakes her head* No.. I guess I could find Pole and ask him.. *Knowing how busy he was she hesitates to bother him. He always seemed glad to see her, but she was careful not to abuse his good nature. Although she seemed to be the only person that /liked/ Pole.* Maybe someone in the control center would know.. *Noting the other had the way blocked she tilted her head to look at her.* Can't you call someone on your Comm chip? *She didn't have a comm or teleport chip herself. Her body rejecting any implant.*

-TS-
*FINALLY moving out of the way- and wincing sheepishly* uh...I tend to burn 'em out..haven't gotten the last one replaced yet. *her time abilities and most bits of tech were always a chancy mix for some reason.* ah, well...Guess I can just ask around. all else failing, mebbe someone'll realize that I was SUPPOSED to be picked up today and come lookin' for me!

-Toshi-
*Hearing of the others problems with the chips she grins* You can't use them either. I could take you to the control center.. This place is a maze.. Unless you know where your going you can get lost.

-TS-
eeeh- I can use 'em. just not for LONG. *she grins, widely* and sweets- I can get lost in a paper bag with my eyes open. I'd /love/ a guide! Oh, yeah- I'm Rebecca Madison- just call me Becka or TimeSlash- as they oh so affectionately named me back in the states. *snickering a bit*

-Toshi-
*Smiles back. Liking the girls fun, outgoing manner. Turning she signals for Becka to follow her.* Nice to meet you Becka.. I'm Toshi or Shifter I guess.. *No one had ever really used her file name. Not like she had seen with so many of the others around her. Maybe that was the difference in growing up in G.U.A.R.D. as he had or being found later.*

-TS-
Great ta meetcha! *grins a bit mischieviously* how'd ya get yer name? *snickers* my power is HALF responsible for mine..a pretty silly accident responsible for the other half..*she starts following- looking at the building- then huffing a sigh* just as dull lookin' as the other! just add boredom and ya got home on any shore! sheesh...

-Toshi-
The doctors with G.U.A.R.D. gave it to me. *Chuckling at Becka's description of the base she looks back over her shoulder. She had heard many complaints and jokes about this base and the one in Portland that had been destroyed. She couldn't say much about the Portland base. When she had seen more than the lab that was her home the base had been in the process of been destroyed. Her hands clench into fists as she remembers the R.UN.ners attack. She had lost everyone she knew in that attack, all but Pole. She had been lost and alone on the streets of Portland for months after. It had been the most frightening experience of her young life. * It's better than what I'm use to..

-TS-
Really? I dunno what they were gonna call me...it got changed real quick when I was in a practice fight with someone and I accidentally slashed his pants open. that was some of the bizarrest timing anyone had ever seen..so they dubbed me TimeSlash! course..he wasn't so happy with me....bad enough I ruined his pants...but I also laughed at what hung out. so did all the other girls. *shrugs- then glances around again* yeah...guess there's worse places to be. gimme a nice house in the country or a big apartment in the highest building of a city any day though!

-Toshi-
*Smiles politely at the accident. Having only been around people for a short time she doesn't understand completely what Becka is taking about. She shudders at the thought of being outside the base.* Thanks, but I'll stay here.. It's safer.. I didn't like the outside world much..

-TS-
*blinks* really? sure, it can be rough, but-! *striking a heroic pose* I'll go through any obstacle- be it rogues, mall crowds, or my own bad cooking if it will JUST land me the greatest prize of all! *ignoring all the people staring at the unusually loudmouthed girl* and that can be found only out there!

-Toshi-
*For a moment she only stares at her. Then laughing she shakes her head. She still hadn't been to one of these fabled 'malls'. Crowds terrified her. She still feared her bracelets would fail and she would start to shift uncontrollably in public. Cooking was totally alien to her. Even her brief time outside her friend had taken care of the cooking.* I'll take your word for it. Personally I'll stay on base.. It's safer..

-TS-
*giggles* but sweets- the /cutest/ guys are out /there/! personally- /I/ am gonna hit the nearest mall as soon as possible! I need a new wardrobe! *then unashamedly prances past a couple staring- not quite drooling guys* although this one does have its, ah, merits, hmm? *winks*

-Toshi-
*Being oblivious to the looks of any guys at her, as if any would dare knowing Pole was her friend, she only shakes her head.* I'm sure there is a mall around some where. *Stopping she points to a door at the end of the hall.* The control center is there. If you want I can wait for you? *Hesitating she looks over at Becka. She had few friends. One because of Pole and two because of her extreme shyness.*

-TS-
I'd love that, sweets! be /riiiiiiiight/ back! *rushes over- and promptly engages in a coversation with one of the people- which ends in her banging her fist against the computer THEN telling them to look. they do..and blink, announcing her name is indeed listed. aafter a few more energetic exchanges, the hyper girl darts back down the hall* So, Toshi- what's a girl do for fun around here anyway, eh?

-Toshi-
*Leaning against the wall she watches and waits for Becka. Grinning at the energetic way she does everything. She envied the girl the ease in which she talked to others. The way she seemed to dive into life. Frowning at the question she blinks.* I don't know.. *Bowing her head she looks down at the floor.* I haven't been outside the base since I came here. *Now Becka would find someone that could, or would, go with her to these malls. She wished she could, but had spent to many years alone. The world outside frightened her to much.*

-TS-
Well...wanna go take a look at some of the smaller, less crowded places with me? *shyness may not be in her personal vocabulary, but she's known plenty of people who dislike large crowds.* some pretty close by ones. not like /I'm/ gonna wander far- I dun't know the place! I'll even buy us a snack- my treat, totally!

-Toshi-
*Surprised she looks up at Becka. Seeing she means what she says.* I think I would like that.. My French isn't so bad.. *In fact her French was almost perfect. Having spent almost all her life alone she had nothing to do, but study and learn.*

-TS-
*giggles and cheers* alright! *grins hugely* this'll be fun, i promise! *looks around, then clasps her hands together in front of her, smilign looking just a teency bit pained* um..now which way do we go? I got lost...

-Toshi-
*Laughing she pushes off from the wall.* First I think we should find your room so you can leave your bag behind. *Grins impishly* That is unless you want to pack it all around. Like I said I haven't been outside the base. If we get lost….. *She lets her voice trail off. The meaning clear.*

-TS-
heh...you gotta point there...*shrugs a bit* and if all esle fails, I'll just "assult" the nearest male passer by with a devastingly cute pout, big sad eyes and ask for directtiions..you'd be amazed how well that'll work! *snickers* I'll just tell 'em the name of the coffee shop I saw on my way in...right acrossed the street! *suddenly affects a pouty, soul-eyed countance, hands clasped before her* can you lease tell me the way to Le Jack's Coffeeshop? Please? *voice soft and whimpery, not whiny. then she winks* gets 'em /every/ time, I'm tellin ya!

-Toshi-
*Shaking her head at the crazy antics she turns to head down the all to the personnel wing.* Did thy tell you what room you would be in? *She knew Pole had pulled a few strings to get her in a room next to his. Usually when she mentioned Pole the other G.U.A.R.D. members had pulled back. Few wanted to get in his way for any reason. That Becka hadn't reacted at all…* I'm sure that will work.. *She had seen just those actions work time and again. She was too shy to try them herself. Not realizing most men thought she had an elfin beauty.*

-TS-
*winks* how ya think I got here? uh....and no...those bozos didn't. my guess is they forgot to assign 'em. *tossing one hand in the air, the other to her chest as she strikes a tragic, head thrown back pose* aah, poor me...yet another victim caught in the web of red tape...oh, la- whatever shall I do?!

-Toshi-
*Grinning she heads down the hall.* You can stash it in my room for now. We can figure something out later. Maybe we can catch Pole. He will get things straightened out quick.*

-TS-
heh- if he's the Warpole I've heard so much about, I'll bet he could. he's got a pretty fearsome rep! *still- doesn't look overly phased* meself- I prefer to make my OWN opinions about people. I mean, after all, everyone back home said I aws loud, obnoxious, shameless- can you believe the nerve?? *all huffy and perfectly straight faced, even as her eyes gleam brightly with humor* heh- yeah but good idea to drop this stuff off. not sucha good thing to be lookin' like a vagabond now....

-Toshi-
*smiling she nods* Yes it is Warpole. I didn't realize what kind of reputation he had until recently. He has always been like a big brother to me. *She had to admit though the Pole she knew and the Pole she saw with others seemed like totally different people.* From what I've seen his reputation has been earned. *Chuckling at Becka's description of herself by others she reaches the door to her quarters. Opening the door she steps in. The room is bare. Only the bare necessities, the standard G.U.A.R.D. issue.* They really say that about you? * Looking at Becca with a straight face. Her eyes sparkling with humor.*

-TS-
Yeah, really- I mean they even, like, say I'm a total bimbo too! Like, no way, like, you know? *assuming a vapored headed look, eyes wide and glassy.* I mean like, HELLOO- do I like, look like a bimbo? *shakes herself* eeeeesh! I scare MYSELF that I can do that! *chuckles* and even a "well earned" rep deserves a second look, doncha think?

-Toshi-
*For several minutes she can only stare at Becka. Then laughing she almost falls down.* That is scary.. *Smiles fondly* Pole really isn't the ogre they say. At least not to me.. *But then few would ever think of giving him a hug like she did. Although she was careful to keep most displays of affection to when they were in private. He did have a reputation to maintain.*

-TS-
*giggles* you shoulda seen the look on your face when I did that...8snickers* and I gotta feeling I'd get the ogre treatement. *snickers* but hey- I put up with my parents! I'm pretty sure Warpole can't be much worse ta me! *finds an empty corner- like that's hard- and sticks her bag in it*

-Toshi-
*grins back at her.* If Pole pulls the ogre treatment on you all do what I can. *Her grin falters as she mentions parents. She didn't know her parents. In fact didn't know one was suppose to have any until she had been almost 10. Shaking her head she smiles faintly.* Ready?

-TS-
can I hide behind you and whimper all cute and helpless like? *grins widely- though it fades some when she notes Toshi's more subdued smile* *nods* yup!! I've got money that is /begging/ me to spend it! and now that I've got someone to spend it on beside myself, I can be indulgent!! *grins widely* there is no greater thrill than spending money as fast as you can- unless you count running away from bill collectors...*snickers*

-Toshi-
*Her smile returns, how can any stay down long around Becka?* I wouldn't know. *frowning she tries to think of when she ever had money. No.. When she had come here Pole had made sure she had some. Listening to Becka she figured she was about to get a crash course in life in the outside world.* I guess if were ready we should hit those shops.

-TS-
Alright! we're off to spend my money, the wonderful money I have! *not quite ON key.* aaaaah- which way? *leaning out of her door and peering first in one direction and then the other.* Faith in Migora- I BE LOST AGAIN!

-Toshi-
*laughing she steps out closing the door. Turning to the left she heads down the hall. Several twists later she opens the door that Becka had entered a short time earlier.* You are going to have to do something about your sense of direction..

-TS-
*giggles sheepishly and shrugs, wandering out the door and holding it open for her* ah, well- y'see, I tried even using a compass...but my abilities royally screwed it up! it kept trying to say which way i was facing either five minutes ago- or which way I /would/ be facing in five minutes.

-Toshi-
I can see where that would be a problem. I think they have a map of the place, and they are getting more signs up in English. *A sudden image comes to her mind. She can see several months from now someone would turn a corner into a little used hall and find the skeletal remains of Becca who had gotten lost. Trying not to laugh at the image she fails. Looking over at Becka she cracks up. Leaning up against the wall to keep from falling.*

-TS-
*she blinks as Toshi bursts out laughing at her and starts looking herself over, patting her hair to make sure it's not sticking up, peering to make sure her shirt doesn't have some sort of ridiculous stain- and ending it by nearly walking in a circle to see if maybe her outfit got a hole in the rear* what? what?

-Toshi-
*Seeing Becka's reactions she laughs all the hard. Sliding down the wall to sit on the ground. It takes her several minutes to get herself under control.* I.. I'm s..sss..sorry.. I just had this image of finding your skeleton lost in some hallway.

-TS-
*She blinks- cocks her head picturing that- then burts out laughing, joining Toshi on the ground, arms crossed over her stomach* woooo hoooo! wouldn't that look great on some tour they take through here when the place ain't needed no more?? "And here we have the Hall of Time- so named for the Guard who got lost here and died of starvation because she couldn't find the snack machine just down the hall!" *positively crows*

-Toshi-
*At Becka's scenario of the tour she starts to laugh again. Her sides aching.* We will have to do something about your sense of direction. I don't want to have to mount a search party to rescue you. *grins* I can see though I'm going to have to make sure I have plenty of bloodhound DNA around.

-TS-
*smacks a fist in her palm* I've got an idea!! we can tie a string to the door here an I'll just carrying the main ball of it with me! yeah! that'd work! *all but beams, shoulder's shaking with barely contained laughter* oo- so you could track me down if I got lost in the basement? *muttered* /again/..

-Toshi-
*Tears streaming down her face she can see everyone else getting tangled in Becka's string. Like a giant spider web. She can only nod in reply.*

-TS-
*a couple passer-bys stop to stare- and are promptly chased away by a cackling Becka's announcment of* WHAT?! Never seen human-hyena hybrids before?! Yaaa haaaa ha haaaaa! scat, scram shoo!!! *totally convinced the girl has lost her mind-said passer by do just that- pass by in a HURRY.*

-Toshi-
*Every time she almost had her laughter under control Becka would do something else. Thinking how close Becka was to human-hyena's with her she laughs harder. She would have to get some hyena DNA now!* SSS..Stop!!! I.. Ca..can't ttt…take much……

-TS-
*giggling madly, she genuinely tries hard to stifle it. God, toshi was fun to be around- the girl had a /beautiful/ sense of humor! maybe her being moved out here wasn't such a bad thing after all!* *muffled by her hands* m'tryffing! m'tryffing!

-Toshi-
*Several more minutes are spent rolling on the ground laughing. Never in her life had she laughed so hard or enjoyed anything as much. She only hoped that Becka would stay around. Finally she is able to sit up, wiping the tears from her face she shakes her head.* Your going to kill me…

-TS-
*giggles* don't expect me to wear black to your funeral! I look terrible in it! do you think maybe a dark tan would do? *all innocence and seriousness right now- though the way her eyes are crinkling at the corners, she's trying not to laugh again*

-Toshi-
*Closing her eyes she takes several deep breaths trying desperately to get under control. If she looked at Becka right now…..* Tan.. Fine…

-TS-
*Becka...has a hard time staying serious...at least when the situation doesn't demand it. Apparently fully calm, she stands- then strikes a pose, as if holding asword and pointing it to the horizon* on ward to viiiiiiiiiiictoorrrryyyyy!! we move on to slay the dragon of no wardrobe, and to beat back the foul villian, Lord Bad Taste and his lackies Sir No Taste and the Lady Horrid taste! neither black nightwear nor horrid Victoria Sorceress shall stand in our way! Let us be off, my fine collegue where we shall inscribe our names in the tablets of fashiion history- *leans over to whisper conspiritolly* or get me committed for making aboslutely ridiculous speeches in plain sight, whichever happens first!! *Becka is known most of all for a completely off the wall sense of humor...and no one ever knowing what she will do next.*

-Toshi-
*Fighting to contain her laughter she slowly makes it to her feet. She was sure that Becka would consider most of her wardrobe in that bad taste category. Most of what she owned was the standard jeans and t-shirts. Smiling she bows deeply sweeping her arm out in front of her.* After you M'lady…

-TS-
*She starts to all but prance off- you can almost envision the white horse- when her stomach roars* whooo nelly! Methinks I doth hear the roar of a viscious dragon. Shall we first slay this visious beast with a cup of fine coffee and those promised snacks? *sheepishly grinning*

-Toshi-
*Grinning she picks up the game with Becka. Pretending to ride off on the quest. Almost running in to her when she stops.* Methinks that would be a good idea….

-TS-
*gleefully ignoring any odd looks, she "leads the gallant party" to the coffee house she had spoken of, announcing herself with* waiter, your most expensive table and munchables please- I've got money to burn. *the man blinks considerably- but leads the way- and walks off muttering about crazy americans* aaaah- another great impression made by her high and nuttiness, the princess of utter strangeness and not giving a damn- Rebecca Leelee Madison! *snickers*

-Toshi-
*Hearing the waiters mutterings she brings her hand up to hide her smiles. Perhaps Becka didn't understand all of his words, but she knew /exactly/ what he thought of Americans. As he seats them she looks up at him. A picture of a lady as she thanks him, requests a menu and comments on the beautiful day, all in flawless French. The waiter realizing she had understood his mutterings turns red and hurries off. Trying to hold back her laughter she turns back to look at Becka.*

-TS-
*Becka is doing her utmost to hide her laughter, hands gripping the menu fit to tear it.* hoooo lordy..*giggles* he turned as red has some of my hair, sweets! good goin'!! *peers at the menu* now..lets see...hm....*seriiously considers it, then looks up and in a perfectly serious tone* i have no bloody idea what this thing says so I'll trust your judgement rather than tie my tongue in knots trying to prounouce the name of a dish I dun't even know the contents of!

-Toshi-
*Grinning she looks the menu over.* What would you like? Chicken? Beef? *ducks behind the menu to hide the mischievous grin on her lips.* Snails?

-TS-
*Picks up her menu as if to consider it again- then peers very very slowly over the top of it, like some red and lavender haired hell queen rising out of the depths.* If I eat snails, /you/ are gonna accompany me to a chinese place and try some sushi with me!

-Toshi-
*Hiding behind the menu she almost… almost orders the snails for Becka. She loved sushi.. Had hounded the lab doctors for it after she had read about it. Instead she decides to take it easy on her new friend…. Friend… Shocked by the word she leans back in her chair her menu slipping from her fingers to sit in her lap. Her eyes moving over to look at Becka.*

-TS-
*She blinks as Toshi suddenly drops her menu and looks at her, cat-eyes blinking* eh- what'd I do now? you alright? Toshi?

-Toshi-
*Shaking her head she smiles at Becka* Nothing.. Everything.. *smiles shyly* No one has ever wanted to spend the day with me without wanting something. I've never had a fr.. *Stops as she fears maybe she had misunderstood the others actions. What if she didn't like her? Would she laugh at her for thinking they could be friends? Picking up the menu she uses it to hide behind.* Nevermind.. Do you like mushrooms?

-TS-
As long as they aren't poisonous- I /adore/ mushrooms. *sets her own menu down, giving her a curious look.* ....well...if it makes you feel any better, I do want something from you. A pleasant talk with lots of laughs, a funfilled meal, and a friend. *act the fool she might...but call her unsympathetic and she'll break your arm. she's not stupid* you haven't gotten to know alot of people in the building, have you?

-Toshi-
*Realizing she hadn't fooled her and that she hadn't been wrong she lays the menu down. Smiling she shakes her head.* I think I can give you what you want.. You may have to help me a bit though.. I haven't had much practice with any of it. *Looking at the window at the base she sighs* No.. I grew up isolated from everyone. The only person I could actually touch was Pole. I became friends with several of the doctors and lab techs, but they were always changing them out. Then when the Portland base was attacked all of those I did know were killed. *Her eyes sadden in pain as she thinks of the time. She skips over the time she was lost and the 'friend' she had made on the streets of Portland. That time was still to painful for her to talk about.* Here everyone is so afraid of Pole.. They are nice, but keep their distance.

-TS-
*chuckles* sweets- you've been doing fine without me taking you by the hand and showing you what to do and say. *the smile turns into a grin* and it's not everyone who can take a head on dose of my wackiness and still wanna hang around me! *the smile fades at mention of the attack. That was what had decided her on who was in the right...she'd been with the guard for awhile, but had always been iffy on it. Then the runners came...and killed so many...she lost friends in that too..Everyone did. She's certain of it. For once- there's no humor, no lurking laughter in cat eyes- only a very deep sadness. Then she shakes her head and sighs* people are people...Pole comes acrossed as a big old pack leader wolf, and pretty much everyone is content to leave it at that. *tsks* Unfortunately, those kinda people can forget just how their atittudes and actions can reflect on their friends....

-Toshi-
*Nodding she smiles* I love your wackiness.. It's a great change from all of the seriousness I see around here. *Picking up the menu she looks it over.* How does chicken in a mushroom cream sauce, roasted new potatoes and beans sound?

-TS-
Serious..um...what's that? *said in a completely believable tone- if not for the smile pulling at her lips* hm...it sounds perfect! bring on the weapons- this foul beast needs slaying! *slapping her midsection as it roars again* see?

-Toshi-
*Laughing she signals to the waiter, who looks rather fearful to approach the table. Glaring at him he finally comes over. Giving him the order again in perfect French. Smiling smugly at Becka when he leaves.* Teach him to watch what he mutters…

-TS-
*a confused look* how's he supposed to watch what he mutters? his mouth is hidden by that beak of a nose and bush of a mustasche! *oh, she can do the innocent act so well...*

-Toshi-
*for a second she just blinks. Some of the subtleties of humor lost on her. Then realizing what Becka said she cracks up. Smiling innocently at the waiter when he looks over an glares.* Oh that is good..

-TS-
*she giggles as the waiter glares- then blows him a kiss and leans back to wait for the food* whadda day...at least I never hafta worry about Jet lag..lesse..where all should we go today...*from there, she goes into planning ""tore raids" to "flush out dragonish treasures of good clothing" and other such nonsensical terminology- completely and blissfully ignoring any and all odd looks given in their direction.*