Take a break at Rockhopper's Rookery! Just the place for rest and recreation away from the rat race.
Set in the hills in the north of Legion World, Rockhopper's Rookery offers skiing, ice-skating, sledding and snowboarding (no snowmobiles, please).
We also have an indoor pool, especially popular with the sentient waterfowl.
Relax in the lodge with hot chocolate or brandy by the fireplace. A toasty treat on a cold night.
And, should you get lost in the drifts, we will dispatch Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle to rescue you!
Enjoy some time away at Rockhopper's Rookery!
[ August 15, 2012, 10:36 PM: Message edited by: Rockhopper Lad ]
Posted by dedman on :
Sweet.....ice.
Can we play hockey?
Posted by Kid Prime on :
Coolio!
Literally!
Posted by Tamper Lad on :
feh Hockey, Curling Canada's goodtimes winter game. Awwwragh, Lars get me another pitcher of Blue.
I absolutely need a co-ed team, I'll even play front end. The gals can skip (means they don't have to sweep). I kinda get er aroused when girls yell the sweeping instructions at me....
Those of you who have curled will know what I'm saying, the rest of you
[ September 01, 2005, 05:30 PM: Message edited by: Tamper Lad ]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
We have several rinks, so feel free to play hockey or curl or figure skate or whatever you will.
Winter sports are always fun.
Next week we'll have a luge contest!
Posted by legionadventureman on :
I've never been skiing - anybody want to teach me?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
We have several qualified, hunky ski instructors on staff who are very willing to lend you whatever assistance you need.
Posted by Kid Prime on :
Well, I'm sold. You have a great career ahead of you selling ski vacations, Rocky!
Posted by legionadventureman on :
You want a travelling companion, Prime?
Posted by legionadventureman on :
Lee can go with you, i'll just go along for the ride, you might say... Posted by Kid Prime on :
Yes, yes...
Posted by legionadventureman on :
Actually, i might just be in the way....
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Do you have any female ski instructors, Rockhopper Lad?
Posted by Frio on :
I'd be happy to teach you Invisible Brainiac. I'm not an instructer, but I do no a thing or two about the cold.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Yes, we do have some female instructors, IB, though I'd take up Frio's offer .
And Frio! I've been wanting to meet you. It's nice to meet someone else with ice powers!
[ September 02, 2005, 06:00 AM: Message edited by: Rockhopper Lad ]
Posted by legionadventureman on :
Oh Rockhopper! I have your hot cup of cocoa waiting! Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by legionadventureman: Oh Rockhopper! I have your hot cup of cocoa waiting!
Why thank you, LAM! Don't forget the marshmallows!
Posted by legionadventureman on :
Have them right here! do you want the white or the pink kind?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Oh, white, of course. The pink ones turn the hot chocolate funny colours !
Posted by legionadventureman on :
Ooh i didnt know that...I thought pink would be your favourite colour
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Oh, I like pink, but not in my hot chocolate. I'm a bit of a purist that way. Thank you for being so sweet.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Nice place Rockhopper! You could use this place for one helluva a Christmas blowout...
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thank you, CK. That's a very good idea.
Posted by legionadventureman on :
Make sure you have plenty of mistletoe handy Posted by dedman on :
If we get some hockey started, I'll play net......in the meantime, i'll be curling with Tamper Lad
Posted by Tamper Lad on :
Hard, Hurry Hard, Hurry Hard
*sigh*
It's just not the same when it's not a woman screaming it at me.
Posted by Caliente on :
*smirk* I knew you missed me.
Posted by Frio on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: Yes, we do have some female instructors, IB, though I'd take up Frio's offer .
And Frio! I've been wanting to meet you. It's nice to meet someone else with ice powers!
I'd take up my offer too!
And, thanks Rockhopper Lad. It's lovely to meet you too. Posted by Tamper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Tamper Lad: Hard, Hurry Hard, Hurry Hard
*sigh*
It's just not the same when it's not a woman screaming it at me.
Also the proper reply in curling when your partner yells this at you too much is.
"If you had pointed it the right place dear, I wouldn't have to do it so hard, dernit"
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Okay, now we'll all gather round the fire and sing a rousing chorus of "What Would Brian Boitano Do?". Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Hi Rockhopper Lad! Just popped in for a sec... Hope you don't mind, but I have to search for Vee and Abin. (scans the area using light powers) Hm... not here... I think I'll have some cocoa before I continue my search, thanks
(disappears back into the tesseract system)
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I'll have the ski instructors and the penguins keep a look-out for them.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
And, of course, Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle will immediately be dispatched to patrol the grounds.
Posted by Tamper Lad on :
*WHOOSH*
BWAHAHAHAHA, out of the way, WHHHHHEEEEEEE*
*SPLASH*
Well that was refreshingly This crisis is growing by the second but what can we do?
I know, back to the top of the hill again...
[ September 07, 2005, 09:19 PM: Message edited by: Tamper Lad ]
Posted by PolarBoy on :
Look I wrote my name in the snow!!!!!!
Posted by legionadventureman on :
Oh golly, and in Copperplate Gothic, too!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
This gives me a chance to try my newest power: Snow cleaning! <Gestures over yellow snow, fresh white snow shoots from his hands, PolarBoy's name dissappears>
Ya never know when it might come in handy!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<RHL gathers with friends after returning from Earth-4, calls one of the serving penguins over>
Hot chocolate and warm brandy all around, please.
While we were on Earth-4 I promised I would explain my origin when we got back.
<Snuggles with Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle>
First, yes, my father is the Emperor Penguin (that's a title; he is of the House of Rockhopper), Eudyptes XXVIII. He and my mother, Empress Maris, have two children, my sister Adelie and me.
As you all know, I come from a planet called "Houston", which, by some coincidence is pronouced exactly the same as a city on Earth. We adopted its spelling to honour our Terran friends.
On Planet Houston, sentient life evolved not from apes, but from penguins. You see, penguins evolved on Planet Houston. The penguins you know on earth were brought there aeons ago and evolved in a separate direction. Each of the penguin clans of my world evolved into a different species on Earth.
There were orignally eighteen clans of penguins, two of which, fought each other to extinction millenia ago. Their collateral decendents on Earth are the largest species, the Emperors and the Kings.
The sixteen remaining clans united into one nation, the Penguin Colonies. Clan Rockhopper was chosen by lot to be the ruling clan, and their decendents are my family, the House of Rockhopper.
At first glance, we look like Earth humans, with some important difference. We have hair-like feathers rather than hair. Many of the men of our planet, myself included, grow feathery "goatees" on our faces, which are mostly bare.
We have no teeth. We have bills inside very human looking mouths.
We are hatched from eggs, both parents taking turns watching the egg.
And, yes, like Earth penguins, many of us are attracted to the same sex.
We have webbed feet, over which we have limited shape-shifting abilities. We can change their shape to expand them to resemble skis on which we can travel across the snow.
Centuries ago, the sorcerors of the Colonies, bestowed upon the House of Rockhopper an extraordinary gift. Penguins thrive in the cold and our planet was becoming warmer. We were given the ability to generate cold, to freeze objects and create ice and snow.
The House of Rockhopper have been the champions of the Colonies for time immemorial. With peace and serenity on Planet Houston, I felt my calling was elsewhere and so I came to Legion World to join the LMB.
Any questions?
Posted by legionadventureman on :
What caused your dad to become an evil emporer in the first place, Rockhopper?
Posted by Nova Girl on :
I think that's the evil one is the Earth-4 version LAM.
I'm off to steal some beer for Everyday Girl.
Posted by legionadventureman on :
Oh well , it was a nice recap of your origin, Rockhopper...Did you leave a forwarding address in case Openly-Gay Lad wants to stay in contact?
Posted by Theresa on :
quote:Originally posted by Nova Girl: I think that's the evil one is the Earth-4 version LAM.
I'm off to steal some beer for Everyday Girl.
Oh my, she's under aged!
Posted by legionadventureman on :
Fear not, Terry, i will simply revert the Coors into a relatively harmless Grape Nehi...
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by legionadventureman: What caused your dad to become an evil emporer in the first place, Rockhopper?
Nova Girl is correct, LAM. My dad is the benevolent Emperor of the Pengin Colonies of this universe. In the Earth-4 Universe, my own double killed his father and usurped the throne. I guess he's Eudyptes XXIX.
As for Openly Gay Lad, I'm sure he and I will see each other again. Posted by legionadventureman on :
I am honoured to have you amongst my friends here at Legion World, Rockhopper
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Kid Cobalt: Nice place Rockhopper! You could use this place for one helluva a Christmas blowout...
Well who am I to argue with Cobie?
Please join us here at Rockhopper's Rookery for the First Annual Rookery Holiday Party.
Food, drink and fun for all. Pop in any time during the season. The party lasts into the New Year.
to all, RhL
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Is there a dress code? Everyone seems to be in black & white.
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
RL, I'll give you once chance to return the little fella before I call the authorities.
[ December 20, 2005, 04:44 PM: Message edited by: Lightning Lad ]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Oh dear. I fear this may be the work of the Penguin Interstellar Liberation Action Front (PILAF)! They're pretty scary. This may be the penguin equivalent of Patty Hearst!
But let's not let them spoil the festive mood!
[ December 20, 2005, 06:20 PM: Message edited by: Rockhopper Lad ]
Posted by legionadventureRhino on :
Patty Hearst? Oh, I loved her in "Cry Baby"..."Guess what we're having for dinner - potato au gratin" (a chorus of 'yummy' responds) Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
LAM! I'm glad you could come to the party.
Have some champagne?
There are all sorts of goodies on the buffet. Help yourself.
Posted by legionadventureRhino on :
Speaking of goodies, where is Icefire, dude?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Oh, he may show his pretty face. 'Twould be nice.
Posted by legionadventureman on :
I have a lot of mistletoe handy Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Awww!
Posted by legionadventureman on :
Double awww Posted by icefire on :
quote:Originally posted by legionadventureRhino: Speaking of goodies, where is Icefire, dude?
I love parties!!!!and Men!!!!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Welcome, Icey. It's always a pleasure having you around. What can we get for you?
Posted by icefire on :
Some hot man-love would be nice!!!!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Well, I think I can help you with that. If you'll excuse us for a bit. Posted by legionadventureman on :
Always room for one more at the Retreat, yes? Posted by legionadventureman on :
Still plenty of room at the Retreat
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I'm tired. I've got some hot chocolate with little marshmallows and a nice warm fire here at the Rookery. Does anyone mind massaging webbed feet?
Posted by legionadventureman on :
Will a feather boa help?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
A feather boa can never hurt. Ah--those aren't Penguin feathers, I hope.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Remember, a vote for Rockhopper is a vote for every day being a snow day! Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
There will be a fabulous reception at the Rookery this evening with champagne, hors d'oeuvres and very hunky, scantily clad waiters. You're all very cordially invited.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Chilled drinks I'm sure will be included!
And everyone knows I love hors d'oeuvres! Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Indeed are chilled drinks included. If yours is not cold enough, I'll chill it for you. Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: There will be a fabulous reception at the Rookery this evening with champagne, hors d'oeuvres and very hunky, scantily clad waiters. You're all very cordially invited.
what about scantily clad waitresses? Or won't straignt men count if your admin?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare: what about scantily clad waitresses? Or won't straignt men count if your admin?
Fret not, Mr Shakespeare. Oh, Gwendolyn! Marianne! Please attend to Mr Shakespeare's needs. Thank you.
Posted by Vee on :
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: Chilled drinks I'm sure will be included!
And everyone knows I love hors d'oeuvres!
It's nice to see how well you've progressed in learning to cut & paste words Cobie! Beats the hell out of trying to spell it I say! Posted by Vee on :
Didn't mean to be rude...I meant to post the following until I saw Cobie's post above
Best of luck in the election Rockhopper! Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thank you, Vee. I didn't think you were being rude at all.
Now, please sample some of the comestibles on the buffet. Let me get one of the waiters--ah, Zach, please fetch Mr Varalent a beverage of his choice.
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
This is the first buffet I've seen where the scantily clad waiters are all penguins! They do look awfully cute in those thongs, though.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Ms. Cramer, welcome. My own staff are assisting with the seafood table. There are some lovely, scantily-clad human waitstaff as well. Here's one now. Ah, Nick, would you be so kind as to get Ms. Cramer a nice, hot cup of coffee? Thank you.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad:
quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare: what about scantily clad waitresses? Or won't straignt men count if your admin?
Ah... thank you... that's a nice backrub. Maybe I won't vote for Frio after all.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
quote:Originally posted by Vee:
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: Chilled drinks I'm sure will be included!
And everyone knows I love hors d'oeuvres!
It's nice to see how well you've progressed in learning to cut & paste words Cobie! Beats the hell out of trying to spell it I say!
You know me too well . Knowing me, if I had to spell it on my own, it'd would definately be more like another favorite word... Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare:
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad:
quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare: what about scantily clad waitresses? Or won't straignt men count if your admin?
Ah... thank you... that's a nice backrub. Maybe I won't vote for Frio after all.
Remember: A vote for Rockhopper is a vote for backrubs for everyone!
Posted by Disaster Boy on :
now we're talkin!!!!
good luck rockhopper!
Posted by ActorLad on :
Good luck in the election!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thank you, gentlemen. Let me call some of the scantily clad waitstaff for you.
Daniel, please attend to Mr Disaster. Eliza, please see what Mr Actor would like.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Since it's Thanksgiving Day in the United States on Earth today, all the scantily clad waitstaff will be wearing Pilgrim hats and bonnets.
Zach, please bring me some champagne. Thank you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
[ November 23, 2006, 01:50 PM: Message edited by: Kent Shakespeare ]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Another round of champagne for everyone! And more backrubs! Everyone enjoy yourselves!
Posted by Faraway Lad on :
I feel like I am coming into this really late when the parties in full swing.
So I’ll just make like Lesley Nielsen in Airplane and spend the rest of the election going from campaign thread to campaign thread saying
Opens door, steps through.
“I just want to say everyone’s counting on you”
Closes door and leaves. Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Ah, dear. Faraway left before Vanessa could give him his cocktail--and whatever else he wanted.
Posted by Faraway Lad on :
Opens door
"I just want to say everyone's counting on you"
Takes singapore sling from Vanessa, Kisses her hand and closes door and leaves.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I thought that would get him back here.
Anyone else for a bevvie?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Jillikers!
I'd just like to say that I'm fully against the stereotypes that Oswald Cobblepot has perpetuated among sentients!
A little known fact is that I once dated a Penguin/human hybrid back in the LMB's early years! Although I ended up breaking her heart and encouraging her unholy wrath, I often think fondly of her.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
That's our Cobie!
Encouraging the wrath of young females of all species since circa 1980.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
On behalf of the Pyngwyn Colonies, Cobie, you are hereby pardoned of any offences against any penguinoids.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Thanks Rocky!
I, for one, will never forget the noble defense the Pyngwyn Army put up for Legion World during the Infinite Crisis and the recent invasion.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Bah! goodwill between fellow candidates has no place in modern elections.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Your right!
I promise that once I'm elected, all armies will fall directly under my command, with no second or third parties weighing on military matters!
We will, er, be a peace-keeping force though. I promise! Why, I love peace so much, I'd kill for it!
Posted by Caliente on :
How very Zapp Branigan of you, Cobie.
Just popped in to wish you luck, Rocky!! You're a good sort and I'd definitely trust the LMBP in your hands.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thank you, Cali. You're sweet. Daniel, a beverage for the lady, please.
We've got plenty of potent potables and many munchy morsels here, folks. And a new batch of scantily clad waitstaff are coming in shortly.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
The campaign may have lasted longer than we thought it would, but there's still plenty to eat and drink. Come and have some fun here at the Rookery.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
If we don't start the election soon, I'm not going to vote. This has become drawn out long enough.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Good luck, everyone. It's been a fun campaign.
Posted by Vee on :
Grats on your election as Deputy Leader RL! Posted by walkwithcrowds on :
Congratulations RL.
I hope you have fun being in charge.
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
Huzzah!
Let the kickbacks commence!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Since it's still pretty early on Joe-Boy's side of the world, the party begins here and moves to his place when he gets up!
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Rockhopper has penguins for his office staff. They look so cute answering the phones.
Posted by Vee on :
And they're so formal! Posted by Lad Boy on :
If the new deputy's a Rockhopper, why do I see so many Erect-crested penguins around here?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
We must get Rockhopper Lad a cute ditzi secretary immediately! Who among you will be his 'Guy Friday'?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Hmm. I seem to remember that Lad Boy was promised a cushy government job...
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
...just dropping by to hand you the deputy leader's keys to every door on Legion World.
and to shake your hand, amigo! have fun being dep!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thank you, Kent. If I need any advice on deputying, I'll be sure to ask.
Now what door does this key open?
Posted by Yellow Kid on :
Ah ha! Kid Prime lost that when HE was leader! At last! We have the key to the executive washroom again! Sweet!
-umm-can I borrow that for a minute?
Posted by Joe-Boy Harvestar on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: Since it's still pretty early on Joe-Boy's side of the world, the party begins here and moves to his place when he gets up!
Im here! lets Party!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Fortunately, the hunky, scantily-clad waitstaff are still here. Zach, be a love and fetch our new Leader an adult beverage of his choice.
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Fetch him an adult of his choice, as well.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
As Deputy Leader of the LMB, I am very concerned at some of the recent discussion of some of our number joining a dissenting organisation.
The LMB has been through tough times before, most recently such crises as the Invasion and the encounter with Sol Invictus and the 52, but we have always held together.
On behalf of our Leader, Joe-Boy/Kid Marvel, I ask any LMBer who is considering joining the LVMBP to speak to either of us. We would like to know your concerns and see if we can address them.
Thank you for your kind attention.
Posted by Overlord_Prime on :
There IS no more deputy leader!
There IS no more leader!
There is only your OVERLORD!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Jumpin Gee Willikers! Now this guy definately seems like a villain!
I know you know it Rocky, but I stand by you and Kid Marvel!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thank you, Cobie. I knew we could count on you. Kid Marvel seems to have taken care of this self-proclaimed overlord for the moment, at least.
The one I'm really concerned about is Frio. I guess she took the election really hard. I don't understand it. She hung at the Rookery a lot. She and I had a pretty good friendship, what with our joining the LMB at about the same time and having similar powers and all. I got to know her pretty well, but I never saw this coming. I'm entertaining any ideas as to how to help her.
Posted by Caliente on :
You're a good man, Rocky. *sniff* It's... so hard to have a friend just... turn like that. Best friend. Since we were kids! I-- I don't understand. I just hope we can figure out how to help her... and that she'll want that help when the time comes.
And you know I got your back. You and Joey. The Security Office fully supports your administration. Don't worry, we'll get this loser.
Posted by Lonestar Ranger on :
Unfortunately, Frio won't be wanting or needing your help anymore, dear sister and friends.
Perhaps I can speak to her for all of you, to at least give you an opportunity to reach her. At a cost of course.
Posted by Caliente on :
A wise witch once told me, "In deals with the devil, you always get burned." However, desperate times...
Tell us what your price is and perhaps we can work something out.
Posted by Gary Concord, the Ultra Man on :
Well, maybe, just maybe, she's seen the light and decided that there is a better way.
You too could find that better way if you would just open your eyes and see.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Cali, I don't like these people and I don't trust them. There's no guarantee that they'll let you contact Frio and they may try to harm you as well. Be careful.
Posted by Overlord_Prime on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: [QB]Thank you, Cobie. I knew we could count on you. Kid Marvel seems to have taken care of this self-proclaimed overlord for the moment, at least. [QB]
Whichever "Kid Marvel" you refer to is irrelvant.
I am here, this thread is mine, Legion World is mine.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Yeah, yeah. Kryptonian. Vulnerable to magic, blah, blah. FREEZE!
<The "Overlord" is encased in a block of magic ice>
Someone haul this iceberg out of my office. Thank you.
Posted by Lonestar Ranger on :
quote:Originally posted by Caliente: A wise witch once told me, "In deals with the devil, you always get burned." However, desperate times...
Tell us what your price is and perhaps we can work something out.
Oh, I can think of about two things I want. The first, which should be obvious, is I want an increase in my money. But I don't want payment...I want some of those stock tips Tamper Lad hordes that allow him to increase his fortunes so easily.
The second...well...lets just say this. If I can guarantee Frio will be turned back to the side of 'good'...well, I need a guarantee that I'll have a lawfully wedded companion to spend my time with here on peaceful Legion World. Which means no more engagements for you--to Tamper Lad or Actor Lad.
Posted by Overlord_Prime on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: Yeah, yeah. Kryptonian. Vulnerable to magic, blah, blah. FREEZE!
<The "Overlord" is encased in a block of magic ice>
Someone haul this iceberg out of my office. Thank you.
<brushes ice off like it was a thin dusting of powder>
Bah! A pathetic attempt. I did not come here without finding immunity to all your feeble "powers."
If you wish to retain custodianship over this humble rookery, Rockhopper, you will do so only under my authority.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Until that time comes, which it won't, I will thank you to leave the premises. Harming the LMB's Deputy Leader would hardly be a way to win over any people to your side.
And, make no mistake, the LMB will triumph in the end.
Posted by Caliente on :
quote:Originally posted by Lonestar Ranger: Oh, I can think of about two things I want. The first, which should be obvious, is I want an increase in my money. But I don't want payment...I want some of those stock tips Tamper Lad hordes that allow him to increase his fortunes so easily.
The second...well...lets just say this. If I can guarantee Frio will be turned back to the side of 'good'...well, I need a guarantee that I'll have a lawfully wedded companion to spend my time with here on peaceful Legion World. Which means no more engagements for you--to Tamper Lad or Actor Lad.
I don't have Tamper Lad's tips and, even if I did, it wouldn't be my place to give them to you. I'll... speak with him on the matter, though. For Frio, I'm sure we can come to some sort of understanding.
As for the second part of you offer... I... (God, this pains me so but...) ...accept. (I'm so sorry, Actor Lad.) If you bring me back Frio, I will... *flinch* ...marry you.
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: And, make no mistake, the LMB will triumph in the end.
We always do. Especially in the face of adversity. And don't worry, Rocky. I recognize a serpent when I see one. (And God how I hate that slipper bastard.)
Posted by Lonestar Ranger on :
Then we have a deal...my dear. I will do whatever I can in my power to help bring Frio back to the side of good...and then you will fulfill your end of the arrangement.
Goodbye my dear fiance, until we meet again...
<flies off>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Cali, are you sure about this? <puts a hand on her shoulder> Do you really want to *ugh* marry this--this person? I trust him as far as I can throw an asteroid.
Posted by Caliente on :
*crying* No but I-- she's my sister. *blows nose* I've gotta... I have to go. *sniff* (Not even a visit to the old West will cheer me up now. But I guess it's better than moping around forever.) Bye, Rocky. And... and, thanks for everything. (How am I going to explain this to Actor Lad?)
*flames on and flies away, still crying*
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Time Teller Lad enters Rockhopper Lad's office>
TTL:Rocky, you have an appointment the Winathian Ambassador in an hour.
RhLad:Thanks, Tim. *sighs* I'm really concerned about Cali. And, I can't explain it, but when I froze that Kryptonian a while ago, I felt like there was someone else around using the Ice Magic.
TTL: Well, maybe it was Rockhopper Lass.
RhLad: I don't think so. I spoke with Adelie a while ago and she hasn't used her powers all day. She and I are the only Rockhoppers on Legion World. None of the other Pyngwyny here have the Ice Magic.
TTL: There are other LMBers with ice powers aren't there?
RhLad: There's Icefire, Polar Boy and Frio that I know of and none of them have magic-based powers. There's just something not right.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Now that I don't have to worry about the Deputy Leader stuff, I can concentrate on this being a resort and centre of Pyngwyny culture again.
Of course, I will be holding a special reception in honour of our newly elected Leader, Fat Cramer, and Deputy Leader, Dedman! Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Oh yes, my entire staff--including my personal secretary, Lad Boy, who has had the cushiest job imaginable--are welcome to stay on and keep their jobs. The Rookery is owned by the Pyngwyny Crown, so you all still have cushy government jobs. Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
{The Pyngwyn Prince is sitting in his study, rubbing Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle on the tummy.}
*Sigh* It's so lonely here at the Rookery since Adelie went away, Hyvvie. I'm glad you're here. (He leans over to kiss Hyvvie, who returns the favour with a lick on Rockhopper Lad's face.}
I'm sure she's okay, but if even your Nose of Wonder can't find her, then she must be off Legion World.
Then there's the LMB. Fat Cramer and Dedman are doing a great job, but the team's just spread so thin these days. And Lardy! The poor thing! I know what it's like to have lost a love. I've tried to talk to him, but every time I've brought it up, he's said he was all right and appreciated my concern.
{Time Teller Lad enters the study} TTL: Rocky, are you all right?
RhL: I'm fine, Tim. I'm just mulling things over with Hyvvie. I'm not sure where things are going these days.
{Rockhopper Lad's Omnicom signals} RhL: This is Rockhopper Lad.
{Cobalt Kid appears on the Omnicom}
CK: Rocky, we have a situation at the Security Office that I'd like you, as current Chair of the Legion of Former Deputies, to assist with. {Cobie explains about the explosion at SHAKES and Lardy's pursuit of the Royal Inquisitor}
RhL: I'll be right there, Cobie. And, if it's all right, I'll bring some assistance.
CK: The more the merrier. Cobie out.
RhL: Tim, Hyvvie, we're going to the Security Office.
Posted by LARDLAD ROBOT on :
[rings door chime]
[door opens]
<click>Mister Rockhopper Lad...are you here? Did you get this unit's message from Time Teller Lad? Hello?<click>
Posted by LARDLAD ROBOT on :
[Time Teller Lad relays a message from Eudyptes]
<click>Mister Rockhopper Lad is where? He is one of the master's closest friends! Give me his coordinates, and I will help!<click>
[ August 28, 2007, 10:43 PM: Message edited by: LARDLAD ROBOT ]
Posted by Lard Lad on :
pop
Time Teller Lad...are you here? I need to speak with you about Rocky...and a certain robot.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Hello?
Posted by Time Teller Lad on :
Here I am, Lard Lad. I'm sorry. One of the clocks was 1.7 seconds off. What can I help you with?
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Oh! Hi there!
Look, Time Teller Lad...I've been looking for Rocky, but I know he's been away...
...tell me, have you seen him with a robot recently...one who looks like me?
Posted by Time Teller Lad on :
Not for three days, seventeen hours and twenty-two minutes.
{Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle enters}
Hey, Hyvvie, where'd Rocky go?
Hyvvie: He was in a little cottage in the woods and then he was about to go down a Path with the Lard Lad Robot and the Royal Inquisitor when he sent me back here.
TTL: Why didn't you tell me this before.
Hyvvie: You didn't ask.
TTL: Can you find them?
Hyvvie (sniffing the ground): The cottage interferes with my Nose of Wonder. I don't know about the Path. Either it interferes too or they're not on Legion World.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
I need to know more about the robot, guys. You see I need to know if it's the one I'm looking for. The one Hyvvie found, which was destroyed, was definitely not the one.
There are two others: one in Slim's club and the other is with Rocky...<just now comprehends what Hyvvie said> and Royal Inquisitor? Crap!
My robot...well, it's no ordinary robot. Did either of you see or hear anything that can help me determine whether this was the one?
Posted by Time Teller Lad on :
{TTL looks at Hyvvie and both shrug}
I didn't see him, Lardy (I may call you Lardy, yes?) and Hyvvie doesn't see, to know much about him either.
Hyvvie: He was kind of mopey. And he seemed a little disconnected with what was going on around him.
TTL: Does that help?
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Maybe...yes, I think so. You see...the robot is sort of infused with part of the soul of someone I cared about, someone who's gone. And that person was very naive and very innocent.
I need to find Babette. Have either of you heard anything about the robot and Babette?
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Just cause I'm in a mood. Not my creations.
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thanks, Scott! They're fabulous!!!
It's good to know that I'm not the only person in the universe who thinks a penguinoid super-hero makes sense! Posted by Lightning Lad on :
John, here's something you can have to help with the diet. Eggplant Penguins.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Aww! They're adorable! Thanks! Posted by Pov on :
quote:Originally posted by Lightning Lad:
Is that a Barry, Wally or Bart Pyngwyn? Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
...'sa nice guy...could stanna seeya frennly face right now...
<rings door chime>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Sffenyskus, Rocky's servant-Pyngwyn, again answers the door.
Sffenyskus: May I help you?
Clive: 'sRocky home?
Sffenyskus: My Lord has retired for the evening.
Clive: So's he home?
Sffenyskus: (rolls eyes) I assume from your state of inebriation that you are one of his LMB compatriots.
Clive: Yeah. (sits in a chair in the lobby) Tell him Clive is here.
Sffenyskus begins to tell Clive to leave, but, knowing Rocky's friends, he sighs and calls Rocky.
Sffenyskus (on omnicom): My Lord? Ah, Mr. Hyfrydol*, might I please talk to my Lord. We have a visitor. (long pause while Hyvvie wakes Rocky) My Lord, I apologise for calling so late, but there is a human here to see you. He seems rather intoxicated. (pause) Yes, that's right. He called himself "Clive". (pause) Yes, my Lord. (returns to Clive) My Lord will be here shortly, sir.
Clive: Thank kew, uh, what's yer name?
Sffenyskus: Sffenyskus, sir.
Clive: Thank you, Thnefithkus.
(Presently Rocky and Hyvvie arrive)
Rocky: Clive? How are you doing? Sffenyskus, could you please get Clive a glass of water.
Sffenyskus: Of course, my Lord. (out of earshot) You'll need more than a glass.
Clive: I'm good. No, I'm not. Ida know.
(Sffenyskus returns with a pitcher of water and a glass). Rocky: Well, here. Thank you, Sffenyskus. (Rocky bows to Sffenyskus, who responds in kind) Drink this water. I'll have Sffenyskus fix up a room for you. (puts arm around Clive). What happened?
Clive: I-I. Rocky, has a woman ever broken your heart?
Rocky: (chuckles) Not a woman, no; I prefer men. Actually, I've only be seriously involved once and he...(trails off)...it ended tragically.
Clive: Oh. (Covers his mouth) Oh! (grabs a wastebasket and proceeds to get sick in it).
(Sffenyskus looks at the wastebasket and then at Clive and Rocky)
Rocky: Don't worry, Sffenyskus. I'll clean it up.
*Note: Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle's full name is Hyfrydol.
[ October 27, 2007, 06:31 PM: Message edited by: Rockhopper Lad ]
Posted by Clive on :
Sorry...Mister Rockhopper...ooohhh...I actually feel a little better now...
<helps Rocky clean up his sick>
I-I'm so confused...like I would've been much happier staying an android.
<after they finish, the two take a seat>
<Clive drinks his water>
I know my 'mom and dad' meant the best for me with their gift, but Babette...who I think I was in love with...wants nothing to do with me now that I'm human! I don't understand why it's important to her, Mr. Rockhopper. My feelings sure didn't change!
<eyes welling with tears>
What would you do if you were me?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
(Rocky thinks a moment and puts an arm around Clive. Hyvvie puts his head in Clive's lap).
Clive, a whole lot has hit you all at once, maybe you just need to give Babette--and yourself--some time and space. Getting used to your human body will take some time. It has limitations that your android body didn't. It can only take so much alcohol, for instance. Maybe what you need is to take some time to get to know who Clive is as a human.
Posted by Clive on :
Lard Lad thought very highly of you, you know. I wonder...may I stay here at the Rookery with you for a while?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Well, of course, Clive. You can stay here as long as you like. We have plenty of room. As I said earlier, I know your dad would want me to look out for you. Your dad is--was a really good guy, Clive. A little, ah, earthy sometimes, perhaps, but a big heart.
(Sffenyskus re-enters to let them know that Clive's room is ready).
Here, Clive, I'll show you to where you'll be staying. And, of course, let Hyvvie or me know if you need anything.
Posted by Clive on :
I appreciate this very much, Mr. Rockhopper. Becoming human was very sudden and unexpected...most people have a lifetime to get used to it! Somehow, instinctively, I knew this is where I needed to go. I believe Lard Lad valued your friendship very highly, and I can clearly see why.
I will be a model houseguest, sir...I promise!
<rubs eyes>
But for now...I think I need to get some rest. I-I can't thank you enough for this!
<hugs Rocky>
Goodnight, my friend.
<retires to his room>
Posted by Sir Roy on :
<enters>
Good morn to all!
<bows before Sffenyskus>
Greetings, sentient. I am Sir Roy, a friend of your Lord, who I am now bound to as well. Of the many regal families that live on Legion World, I have bound myself to all of them, and now nobly serve the Prince of the Pyngwyn Colonies and the Lord of the Noble House of Hrun. The method I shall do this, is by being a member of the Legion of Message Board Posters.
<smiles>
Now forgive me for being wordy, but I am still growing accustomed to interactions such as these. What I mean is: 'is Rockhopper Lad around? He asked me to come by.'
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Ah, Sir Roy, thank you for coming. As you'll recall, during our voyage on the Path to the Tower, I, in my capacity as heir apparent to the Throne of the Pyngwyn Colonies, conferred upon you a knighthood, on behalf of my father, the Emperor Pyngwyn, Eudyptes XXVIII. And I have here the papers certifying you as Sir Roy of Legion World and present you with your Pyngwyny coat of arms. The House of Rockhopper is grateful to you for your service.
Also, upon your marriage, Quislet, Esq. will gain a courtesy title as your spouse. In the Pyngwyn Colonies, he would be called Lord Quislet of Legion World. Use of this title away from the Pyngwyn Colonies would be totally optional, of course.
Okay, enough of the formality. Now we'll have a party to celebrate our safe return from the Tower and your knighthood and to welcome my new resident.
(A crashing noise is heard nearby) Did I mention that Clive will be staying here at the Rookery for a while?
Posted by Clive on :
Uh...hi, Sir Roy...um...Mister Rockhopper, my equilibrium is a little thrown off, now that I'm, er, suddenly human and...
<holds up some broken pieces>
I...hope this vase wasn't particularly priceless... Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
(Sighs, then chuckles). Don't worry about it, Clive. It's from the Pyngwyn Colonies IKEA.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
And another year has come and gone!
Pop in for some holiday cheer and some goodies of the edible and potable varieties--not to mention the Rookery's comely waitstaff.
Sit down, relax and enjoy this holiday season here at the Rookery!
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
I'll drink to that!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Gwendolyn, a libation for Mr Shakespeare, please.
Posted by Tamper Lad on :
More Holiday drinks, I'm still smarting from the charity ball.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Where are all the novelty nelly hats, Rocky?
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
I love those little sardines on toothpicks.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Oh! asparagus wrapped in proscuitto with a asiago dipping sauce!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
I've never done a shot of an ice luge that size before!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Marianne, Naomi, please attend to Mssrs. Tamper and Cobalt. Zach, please see what Ms. Cramer would like. 1001100110110010, please see to the algorithm.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: 1001100110110010, please see to the algorithm.
Ah, Faraway, a Happy Christmas to you. Vanessa, please take care of Mr. Faraway.
Posted by Faraway Lad on :
Your Highness is a most kind and noble host and Vanessa has been very attentive. Yet it is with sadness that I must take a short leave of absence to attend to some diplomatic negotiations. If I may I would like to return a little later?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Of course. Drop in as you're able. The party goes on through the full Twelve Days of Christmas.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
And as the Twelve Days wind down, the party ends with a special birthday celebration for the Sentinel of the Rookery: Happy Birthday to Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle! Please join in some canine-friendly goodies!
[interlude] In real life it is indeed Hyvvie's fifth birthday. If that's not a reason to celebrate, I don't know what is! [/interlude]
Posted by Caliente on :
Yay, Hyvvie! *pats the pup*
Celebrations indeed!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Ah, Cali, fab to have you here.
Daniel, please get Miss Caliente a libation.
Posted by Caliente on :
Ooh, libations. Sweet!
By the way, Rocky, I've been meaning to tell you how much I adore your new avatar. Where did it come from?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
About a year and a half ago, I commissioned a drawing of Rockhopper Lad from a young lady who was an artist who was working for me as a page at the library at the time. She gave me two, one which I used as my avatar for about a year till I went to the Joeboy drawing I used till recently and the other which I'm using now.
Alas, I've lost touch with her, but I'm sure she'd be glad to know that the bonus drawing is being used.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Hmmm...party's over, huh? Was Gladys here? I have a crush on her! Think it could work out between an auto-response algorithm and a sentient disco ball?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
The party is never really over at the Rookery! Gladys is right over there in the corner chatting with Old Dutch the Super Cow.
Stranger things have happened than a relationship between an auto-response algorithm and a sentient disco ball, although I must admit that even for Legion World that is a bit unusual. Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Happy belated birthday Hywie. Any biscuits left?
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
mmmmm.....biscuits....
Posted by Faraway Lad on :
I'll have some of those Fig Rolls please, they go very well with a nice cup of Earl Gray.
Posted by Clive on :
Mr. Rockhopper? May I use your Rookery for my campaign HQ since, right now, you have allowed me to reside here...and I don't really have the means, or any place of my own, at the moment?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Mi casa es su casa, Clive.
Good luck! Posted by Lard Lad on :
Oh gawd...don't encourage the twerp, Rocky! Posted by Clive on :
Ignore the rude algorithm, Mr. Rockhopper.
I thank you for your continued kindness!
[ January 14, 2008, 09:52 PM: Message edited by: Clive ]
Posted by Clive on :
For those of you who don't know me let me introduce myself and my campaign platform:
My name is Clive Taylor, and I am one-year old! I was created just over a year ago in the aftermath of the Crisis known as"Omnia mutantur nos et mutamur in illis". During that dark time, Lard Lad lost someone very special to him, an imperfect Lard Lad clone known cruelly as HUGEMANBREASTS, or "Hugh" as Lardy affectionately called him.
Lardy was overcome with grief and enlisted the aid of his then-fiancee Dru the Sorceress to find a way of giving Hugh a second chance. They constructed a robot identical to Lard Lad (and Hugh), and Dru cast a very special spell over it that imbued it with a piece of Hugh's soul. They gave it an overlying personality program loosely based on Lard Lad's to give it a baseline for learning and relating.
After Dru and Lardy were married and left to live on Zerox, they left the robot here on Legion World to give it a chance to find its own way. I identified myself to other citizens as "Lard Lad Robot", and I attempted to assimilate among the LMB and make them feel safe knowing there was still a 'Lard Lad' around.
However, I soon began being attacked at all turns by various robots to the point that I had to go into hiding. At some point several other non-sentient Lard Lad Robots were either destroyed in a case of mistaken identity or used as decoys to try to flush me out.
For months I hid and fought attempts by the foreign intelligence behind my troubles to take over my mind. The foreign intelligence was later revealed to be the Computer Tyrant, one of the evil influences that have controlled Earth for some time and who was working with a conclave of various LMBP enemies who were collectively known as the Five Faces of Death.
Eventually, the Tyrant was able to subvert my developing, immature emotions to take over my mind and body. It needed my unique combination of artificial intelligence and soul to dominate all of the technology on Legion World.
Sadly, it took the returned (and widowed) Lard Lad to defeat the Tyrant. First, he had to deactivate my body; then he sacrificed his life to destroy the Tyrant altogether.
But before Lardy died, he left a will that included a backup chip to restore me completely. And when I learned of his death, I received another gift he and Dru had prepared for me when I was created. I experienced profound grief, my first mature emotion, and the enchantment they prepared transformed my robotic form into this adult human form.
It was a great gift, and I hope to use it to--
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Bor-ing! Posted by Clive on :
Ignore the rude algorithm, if you please!
Anyhow...as to why I'm running:
I feel that the incident on 01/11/3008 was a portent of great calamity. I was warned that 3500 was a bad omen, and, sure enough, when the Lard Lad algorithm hit post 3500, we lost a day which no one remembers happening. And something much worse may happen when he hits 4000!
My primary goals as leader would be to: 1) use every resource we have to find out what caused 01/11/08 and 2) prevent another possibly worse cataclysm from ever occurring again!
And, oh yes: 3) To stop the random slaughter of the waffles! I find that absolutely reprehensive!
I will announce more of my platform as the election process continues. Meanwhile, enjoy the crushed ice beverages..."slushies"...that my congenial host has prepared!
Posted by Lard Lad on :
<sips a slushie...sniffs it>
Hmph! Virgin slushies, I see.
As pure and untouched as you, Clive. Do we really want a virgin as LMBP leader, folks?
Posted by Clive on :
Alright, algorithm...I've read the election rules, and there are absolutely NO requirements regarding viginity or lack thereof! Yes, I'm a virgin--and there's NOTHING wrong with that!!!
I believe the real Lard Lad would be ashamed of you for your treatment of me!
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Whatever, Cherry Boy. I think I'll go check out Nova's place. I doubt I'll find any unicorns prancing about over there!
Later!
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Wow! So have you been in grief mode ever since, or do you occasionally experience other emotions?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Clive, I've made arrangements with the Rookery staff--including our comely waitstaff--and they are at your disposal.
Er, if you want to attract LMB votes, I'm afraid those Slushies you love aren't quite going to do it. I've arranged for an open bar and a buffet.
Remember what I told you about moderation? For the moment, let's let that rule slide a bit. Most of these LMB types prefer overindulgence. You dad kind of set the tone for that, I think.
Meantime, Melissa, could you please fetch Clive a soft drink? Thank you!
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Clive, I just wanted to wish you good luck. If Faraway opts not to run, I'll keep you in mind for my support.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Too late! Well, good luck anyway.
Posted by Clive on :
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer: Wow! So have you been in grief mode ever since, or do you occasionally experience other emotions?
Thanks for asking Ms. Cramer. I'm learning the full spectrum of emotions, positive and negative...not just grief. I'm a bit of a "newbie" at them, but Mr. Rockhopper seems to feel they aren't being felt by me in extremes. for example, when Babette dumped me a while back, he says I took it pretty well under the circumstances, considering she was the first girl I ever liked.
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: Clive, I've made arrangements with the Rookery staff--including our comely waitstaff--and they are at your disposal.
Er, if you want to attract LMB votes, I'm afraid those Slushies you love aren't quite going to do it. I've arranged for an open bar and a buffet.
Remember what I told you about moderation? For the moment, let's let that rule slide a bit. Most of these LMB types prefer overindulgence. You dad kind of set the tone for that, I think.
As always, I appreciate your generosityand kindness, Mr. Rockhopper.
And, yes, I understand that the LMB appreciates alcoholic beverages. I honestly can't understand why! I mean, it felt great while I was under its influence after Babette dumped me, but honestly--I can't understand why anyone would ever drink it again after all the vomiting and the 'hangover' the next day! Honestly!
My guests, the beverages are here for you, but forgive me if I don't join you and stick to the slushies instead!
quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare: Clive, I just wanted to wish you good luck. If Faraway opts not to run, I'll keep you in mind for my support.
quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare: Too late! Well, good luck anyway.
I appreciate the sentiments, Mr. Shakespeare and understand your decision. Mr. Darden is a good man and was a very good friend to my father--I might vote for him myself!
Posted by Tamper Lad on :
I need to forget all this inane electioneering. The promises hurt my head. Pass the vodka slush.
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Mix me up a bacon and egg slush!
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
It's even better with cheddar and hot sauce.
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Clive,
Drinks are good, but people also need food. See if Fat Cramer will have something sent over from Cafe Cramer.
Posted by Clive on :
Quis, Mr. Rocky's wait staff is preparing something positively delectable as we speak!
Mr. Rocky will announce when it's ready--it won't be long!
Posted by Nova Girl on :
Mmmmm shashimi...
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Well, of course, there's a yummy buffet ready.
We've got several of the Rookery's specialties, including fresh seafood, transmattered in thrice daily.
Bon appétit!
Posted by Clive on :
My friends, sushi is served!
And sushi shooters at the bar!
No one does sushi and sushi shooters like our Pyngwyny friends!
Posted by Nova Girl on :
Mmmmm raw oysters.
My molluskoid boyfriend dumped me because I prefered eating raw oysters over going out with him. You didn't invite Squiddy from the embassy did you?
Posted by Clive on :
Oh, heavens, no. That wouldn't be a good idea if I'm ever to get another chance for a date with you.
<sheepishly turns away from her and faces Rocky>
So Mister Rockhopper...do you think I've a better chance of winning the election or getting a second chance with Miss Roni? Gosh, but I need some dating advice!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Hmm. My only real relationship was with Openly Gay Lad and that--well his getting killed kind of kept it from lasting very long. And I know absolutely nothing about dating women. I'm sure there's someone out here in LMB-land who can give you some dating advice, Clive. Perhaps Cobie?
Posted by Clive on :
Fellow Legion Worlders, I appreciate your votes and will use my new position as co-deputy to do everything I can to protect our home from whatever forces dare to threaten it!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Congratulations, Clive. As a former Deputy Leader myself, I know the office has its strains. I know you and Nova Girl will find ways of supporting each other, and, of course, I am always at your disposal for advice if needed.
Posted by Clive on :
You are a great friend to me Mister Rocky, and I'll always appreciate your great generosity!
Now...where's my throneroom going to be?
Kidding! Posted by Time Teller Lad on :
{Tim enters Clive's office}
Hey, Clive! Rocky took Hyvvie to see the Super Veterinarian...of Space and asked me to check to see if you need anything. Is there anything I can help you with?
Posted by Clive on :
It's been a looong day, Tim. They really work deputies like dogs! Can't imagine what it was like for Rocky, not having a co-deputy.
<taking off his boots>
But since you asked...how about a foot rub?
er...<chuckles awkwardly>...just kidding, of course.
[ March 16, 2008, 05:33 PM: Message edited by: Clive ]
Posted by Time Teller Lad on :
Actually, Clive, I'll have you know that I give the best footrubs in explored space. I tried giving Rocky one once, six months and twelve days ago, but it's kind of hard with webbed feet and all.
{Starts rubbing Clive's soles} There we go. Now just relax. That's right. I should have you totally relaxed in four minutes and thirty-seven seconds.
Posted by Clive on :
<four minutes, thirty seven seconds later>
...mmmm...that was....righteous....
<stretches>
I've got to return the favor, Tim! I know nothing about massages, but...how about a coffee...at Cramer's?
Posted by Time Teller Lad on :
Sure. We can catch the Rookery shuttle into town. It only takes nineteen minutes and twelve seconds to get there and then...
Sorry, Clive. Sometimes when I get a little nervous I start getting more obsessive about time than usual.
[ March 17, 2008, 10:03 AM: Message edited by: Clive ]
Posted by Sir Roy on :
A note arrives:
Hile dear friend and Noble Prince,
I have returned to Legion World, and it seems at the same time as our good friend Hrun the Barbarian.
Come join us for some festivities. We are now at the Office of Security, but hopefully shall move somewhere less familiar to myself, if you catch my meaning.
Be sure to invite Clive and Time Teller Lad, as its been too long since our last meeting, and we all should toast to our camraderie during the Path.
- Roy Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I'm concerned for Legion World.
There are strange things afoot. People don't trust each other. I see fear in people's eyes that shouldn't be there.
Even Clive and Tim have become angry. I don't know what I can do to help them.
This isn't the Legion World I know. What's wrong with everybody? Is there some evil force at work here?
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
People are just getting antsy because it's an election year.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Actually, HWW, we are overdue for the LMB leader election. I was Deputy Leader once. I wonder if I should run again.
Posted by Legatus Ferrous Rodentus on :
That depends.
Are you morally upright? Can you uphold the honor and never-ending glory that is Legion World?
Posted by Virgin Lad on :
Oh, Mr. Rockhopper, Tim and I aren't angry. We're just fighting the fight for what's good and pure in a Legion World gone morally corrupt?
Is that so wrong?
Posted by Cobaltus Primus Augustus on :
Legion World stands on the cusp of a great turning point. Sometimes old wounds unhealed must be broken anew so they may heal right.
And sometimes in order to get rid of bad blood, you must spill it.
Posted by Sir Roy on :
<enters dramatically, opening both double doors>
Lord of the Pyngwyn, I return to thee once more! And thankfully find you here, as I had hoped.
<eyes others present and lowers his voice so only Rockhopper Lad can hear>
For Legion World seems greatly changed once more since I last journeyed forth and it seems worrisome. Since the change within me upon the path, I have ever looked to you for guidance, and hope to do so again. Something is amiss here on Legion World, yet it is difficult to discern. Surely not so many great Legionnaires would succumb to violence, threats or worse--madness?
Posted by Pov on :
This infernal realm of ice and snow will have to be the first to go, to be replaced with my ever shifting sands of time
Posted by LardLad on :
<sleeping off his booze in one of Rocky's guest rooms>
Posted by Werezompire Stu on :
[pokes Lardy gently, then insistently -- no response but continued snoring]
Hee hee!
[using a magic marker, draws some interesting things and writes some naughty words on Lardy's face]
Posted by LardLad on :
<wakes up>
Oooohhhhh, my HEAD......
Posted by LardLad on :
<looks around>
I'm in the Rookery!
Wh-what happened last night?
You don't think....?
Posted by Werezompire Stu on :
[looks at all the empty cans of bi-beer lying around]
I do think! Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
(Rocky enters Lardy's room with a breakfast tray).
Morning, Lardy. I hope you're feeling better. A good breakfast should help you out!
Lardy, what's wrong?
Posted by LardLad on :
Oh...nothing...
I think Stu's having a bit of fun with me, unless....
...er, Rocky, did I have any bi-beer last night?
Posted by Werezompire Stu on :
[an inexplicable wave of jealousy washes over Stu]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
You were drinking tequila shots when I came in. I don't know if you'd been drinking something else before. He Who Wanders' Law of Mixing applies to this universe, so any ill effects that would come from drinking beer before liquor wouldn't be a problem.
Why do you ask?
Posted by LardLad on :
Oh, I dunno...I'm naked in this bed, here. And, er, I seem to recall telling you I love you last night, so...
<blushes>
Posted by Werezompire Stu on :
Where's that chainsaw I saw around here the other day? I feel a strange urge to fire it up...
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Lardy! Do you really think I'd take advantage of you in your inebriated state? I brought you back here to the Rookery and put you to bed. I carried you here for Dywh's sake, which, even with my Pyngwyny strength, is quite something! I removed your clothes because I thought you'd be more comfortable. Now, here, have some tea and toast.
Posted by LardLad on :
Easy, Rocky, easy....
I wasn't accusing you of anything, exactly. More like kinda...accusing myself, I guess....
er...
<suddenly, dives into breakfast>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Well, I'm glad to see it hasn't affected your appetite.
And I'm not angry with you, old friend, but sometimes I don't understand how you humans can get so caught up about gender. Would sleeping with another male be the end of the world?
Posted by LardLad on :
No, Rocky...it wouldn't. I'm just so messed up that I wouldn't wish myself on anybody at this time, certainly not a great guy like yourself.
All the memory loss, my past, my need for revenge against Cobalt--anyone I'd sleep with, I'd be using, pure and simple.
My--my head's just all over the place, now, Rocky. I don't know how I feel about, well, hardly anything. I'm certainly not ready for any kind of relationship beyond the extremely casual, right now.
I don't wanna hurt anybody I care about who might be looking for more.
So, uh, can I have seconds?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Of breakfast? Sure. I'll have Sffenyskus bring up some more.
As for me...(sighs)...I don't know. I had the real thing with Blaine--Openly Gay Lad. I know he's been gone a long time now, but I think Hyvvie's the only guy I'll be sharing a bed with for the foreseeable future.
Then, of course, there's Tim and Clive...
Posted by LardLad on :
Shit--is Clive here?!?! He's the last person I want to see, right now!
Not because of any embarassment, Rocky...Clive is just so beligerent towards me and always insisting I'm a fake and a threat!
Fact is, I don't even know him! My memory gap--includes the time where I supposedly created him. I guess I have no more reason to trust him than he does me!
Is...is he here...in the Rookery right now?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
No, he and Tim went away for a few days. I don't know. Clive's a good kid, but he's so naive--and this is me saying it! I'm just concerned for him.
Posted by LardLad on :
Yeah, he's kinda "out there". I hope Tim knows what he's gotten into.
What about me, Rocky? You knew me before I died...are there things about me that concern you since I returned?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
The thing that I'm concerned about the most, honestly, is the enmity between you and Cobie. You two were best friends before.
(sighs)
But, as much as I care about both of you, I guess that's none of my business.
Posted by LardLad on :
I've gotta do what's right, Rocky. And what's right is to bring out the truth.
It's taking a long time, but I will persevere.
I appreciate your friendship and how you're not all judgemental about me.
Anyhow, I'm feeling better, and breakfast really hit the spot. I don't wanna outstay my welcome (or be here when Clive returns).
<looks around>
er, are my clothes nearby?
<blushes>
Posted by LardLad on :
Hey, where'd Rocky go? And where are my damn clothes?!?! NAKED, here!!!!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Here they are, Lardy. I took the liberty of having them washed and pressed for you. I hope they turned out all right. We Pyngwynyy don't wear clothes, after all, so my staff isn't that used to laundry. Undergarments don't get starched, right? Or is it that they do? Posted by LardLad on :
Nah, no starch, Rocky.
<not one for shyness, he puts on his underwear and pants right then>
Thanks! It's inadvisable for me to 'port when I'm really hung over...I tend to reappear in places I didn't intend to.
<shrugs>
Naked Lardy's not all that uncommon a sight around Legion World--I did make some pornos after all--but since I became a Security Officer, I've tried to keep it all on the down-low.
<puts on one of his boots>
I hear a lot of bad things about how I was between the time I returned from Dark Oval space--right before the Invasion--right up until I died. That would be the period in which you met me...
<puts other boot on>
...what was I like? Do I deserve the flack I'm getting for that time?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
When I first met you, you were a bit rough around the edges, but you were all right. I always thought you were kind of sweet, really. Then after Dru passed away, you became--distant. I tried to talk to you about it--after all, I'd also lost my love--but you didn't want to.
I hope that's helpful.
Posted by LardLad on :
Yeah, I guess so. Hard to believe I married a woman who had been one of the LMB's worst enemies!
<puts on shirt>
From what I've heard though, she honestly reformed, and we were really in love.
<dons cape>
Never thought I'd settle down, but there were only two women who I thought it would be possible to do so with some day.
<puts on headband>
I wonder whatever happened to Helen...and Pru...
<adjusts view lenses>
Do you have any idea about them, Rocky?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
No, not really. I think I met Pru during the Invasion--or maybe I heard about her at that time. I don't really remember. That was when Blaine was killed. He and I weren't together very long, honestly, but I've never felt that way about anyone before--nor have I since.
I think that's how you said you felt about Dru--but that was also a long time ago, I guess.
Posted by LardLad on :
I'm sorry you lost someone you loved, Rocky. In my case I don't remember...and I'm not sure if I ever want to or not.
<looks Rocky in the eyes as Rocky is clearly remembering Blaine>
So which is it, friend--better to have loved and lost...or never to have loved at all?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I--I don't really know.
That line is from a human poet, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, who lived back in your Nineteenth Century in a country called England. He wrote it after the death of his best friend--some say lover. I read that poem after Blaine died. I found comfort in it.
I'm glad I had my time with Blaine. It's harder knowing that there's an evil double of him from this universe somewhere with my evil double from his.
I hope you can remember your time with Dru. You deserve those memories. And I hope somehow you can also find a way to reconcile with Cobie and Clive. Life is too short and too precious.
Posted by LardLad on :
I...wouldn't hold out for reconciliations, there, Rocky.
Clive? Well, I just don't know him.
Des? I considered him the best friend a man could have--and then he did what he did. There's no going back....
<bows head>
I think I'm destined to be alone, Rocky.
<looks up, nods>
Thanks for everything. I mean that.
<sqeezes Rocky's shoulder, then 'ports out>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
(Rocky sighs after Lardy departs. Then speaks, ostensibly to the absent Lardy)
No, Lardy, you're not destined to be alone. None of us are. Another of your poets put it this way:
No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were: any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. Posted by Time Teller Lad on :
Omnicom message:
quote: To: Rockhopper Lad From: Time Teller Lad
Rocky, Clive and I are leaving Legion World for a little while. We're joining Cobalt Kid and a few other folks on an adventure. I honestly have no idea when we'll be back--which for me is saying something--but I know we won't be gone that long.
Thank you for all you've done for Clive and me. I know that you and Hyvvie and everyone will be fine at the Rookery, but we'll miss you. You really are the big brother I always wanted, but never had!
I'll see you really soon. I wish (no, I really wish) I knew exactly when.
Big hugs to you and Hyvvie.
Love, Tim
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Well, another year has come and gone.
Please stop in any time in the next twelve days for some festive holiday cheer!
The scantily-clad waitstaff will be more than happy to fetch you a libation. There is a groaning buffet table with all sorts of goodies.
And so a toast! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Posted by Stealth on :
Merry Christmas, Rocky, and thank you.
My, but you do hire the best-looking waitstaff.
You there, with the great head of hair, get me a Tab. Make it quick and I might have a special tip for you.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thank you, Stealth. After you get your bevvie, please do help yourself to some of these yummies at the buffet.
Posted by Stealth on :
Love to. I've got my eye on those Christmas-decorated cookies...
Posted by cleome on :
Oh, Man ! I hate being late. Did anyone save me a couple of Mom's cheese mini-puffs ? Can't have a holiday without those !
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
No need to fret about tardiness, Cleome. This shindig lasts till Twelfth Night--also the birthday of Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle.
Daniel, please fetch Ms. Cleome a libation of her choice. Thank you!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
And, with the birthday of the Wonder Beagle, another year's celebration winds down. There's still plenty of food and drink to go round. Eat, drink and be merry, for the day after tomorrow, we diet. Posted by Time Teller Lad on :
{Tim staggers into the Rookery in tears} Rocky? Rocky? Are you here? {He collapses onto the floor, sobbing}
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Tim! How are you, sweetie? I've missed you! What's wrong, Tim? {Put his hand on Tim's shoulder} Tim? Is it Clive?
Posted by Time Teller Lad on :
{Sobs} Oh, Rocky! I don't know what happened! Clive--he's--he's not right! {Sobs again} I had to leave.
Posted by LardLad on :
<'ports in>
Rocky, I need t--
--what the hell! Tim! Are you okay? Rocky, what's going on here?!?!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Lardy, Tim just got here. I don't know exactly what's going on. I've never seen him this upset. {Hold Tim close} Something happened with Clive.
Posted by LardLad on :
<face turns beet-red, fists clench>
I've had it up to here with that lying little snot! Tell us what he did, Tim--I'll wring his friggin' NECK!!!
Posted by Time Teller Lad on :
Clive--he's gone off the deep end. He's talking like some sort of fascist or something. I thought he wanted to wait till things were really serious between us. I thought maybe we were there. I asked him to--well, you know. He exploded. He acted like I wanted him to drink poison or something. He started going on about how I was no different from everyone else and how he wanted to purify the LMB and Legion World. Then he disappeared. I don't know where he went. {Tim sobs again; Rocky holds him tighter and shoots a look to Lardy who looks down at the ground}.
Posted by LardLad on :
<Lardy wants to go off on a rant but stops himself>
<he sees Rocky's glance and gets the tacit message to leave them be>
I'll...I'll see you two later....
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thank you, Lardy. Please check in with me later on. I'm going to need your help, I know it.
{To Tim} It's all right. Let it out. {Tim sobs loudly as Lardy departs}
Posted by LardLad on :
<elsewhere>
I swear I'll put an end to Clive's witch hunt before someone else gets hurt!
<instinctively touches his sword's hilt>
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<enters>
Hello Tim, Rocky. I've been afraid of this. I was up in those mountains with Tim and Clive not that long ago when we went on a bit of a vacation from Legion World.
Clive is not right, indeed. The entire basis of the trip, I believe, was for him to get me to join him in getting rid of Lardy permanantly. And after our fight, I almost was inclined to go with him. Something needs to be done about it, but I don't know what. I'd hope it could be done gently, but I don't know if Lardy will let that happen. The LMB is so fractured these days...
Posted by LardLad on :
<Rocky finds Lard Lad passed out in one of the Rookery's guest bedrooms that Lardy's used before>
<Rocky gasps as he sees a bloody sword among Lardy's effects on the floor>
<he debates whether to call the Security Office or to wake Lardy and talk to him first>
Posted by LardLad on :
<wakes up>
R-rocky? I'm at the Rookery?
<rubs head>
Gawd, I feel like crap. I'm sorry, Rocky...I seem to end up here after a bender too many times...
<sees Rocky's concern>
What's wrong, man?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Lardy. {Rocky looks down, says a silent prayer} Lardy, Clive is dead. He was stabbed to death. {Rocky looks at the sword and becomes noticeably anxious} I know you, Lardy. You didn't...Lardy, you know, the Rookery is Pyngwyny soil. I can give you asylum here.
Posted by LardLad on :
Clive's dead?!?! Shit! I didn't do it...
<thinks hard>
...did I?
<shakes his head>
Crap! Rocky--during the years where my memory gap is, they say I killed some people! What if--what if I did? And, if so, what if that aspect of my personality came out or something last night?
I...got pretty wasted last night. I...was dealing with some feelings I have...not just my anger at Clive. I--don't remember much.
<looks at him earnestly>
Do you know if I've killed before? And--are you sure I didn't kill Clive last night?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I honestly don't know if you've killed anyone. Before I met you, I know you were pretty wild--and with your powers--still...
{Takes a breath} Lardy, I wasn't there. I didn't see who killed Clive. You were very upset with him. Heavens, I was upset with him--disappointed in him, really--but in my heart of hearts, Lardy, I can't believe you killed him.
Posted by LardLad on :
<notices sword>
Gawd...it's got blood on it.
<looks at Rocky fearfully>
I'll bet you a million credits that's Clive's blood on it! Shit! Either I did this...
<looks doubtful>
...or somebody's framing me...
<remembers something>
...Cobalt, something about Cobalt...
Could he have framed me, Rocky?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Cobie's--Cobie's been attacked too. I don't think he's doing all that much of anything right now except fighting for his life. Lardy, I don't understand all this, but I do know one thing. I've gotten to know the person who is behind the tough exterior you put up. No, Lardy, this wasn't you or Cobie. It was someone else, but I have no idea who.
Posted by LardLad on :
Well, if you're right, then someone's going through an awful lot of trouble to make me look like I was behing those attacks.
<thinks>
I bet you anything the Security Office is looking for me right now...
<looks at Rocky>
They are. I can see it in your eyes. That's why you offered me asylum right off the bat.
<thinks>
They're liable to hang me out to dry for this--I'll bet they're really tense, especially with their old leader down. I know they still are loyal to Cobalt, and they know I've been after him....
<locks eyes with Rocky>
You've got to be sure about this, Rocky! Giving me asylum would NOT be without consequence, I guarantee you.
I don't want to put you through this if you're not sure--putting you through any misery is the absolute LAST thing I ever want.
So I have to ask...are you sure?
Posted by Exnihil on :
<Exnihil enters into the Rookery, rubbing his head>
Lardy!
Thank god you're here... ugh <slightly doubles over>... sorry... just been released from the infirmary, I had a bad reaction to too much Nutra-sweet earlier.... but that's not important now.
You've got to believe me when I say this, Lardy, but... Cobalt... it was me.
I mean... it was... and it wasn't.
Should I just start at the beginning?
Posted by LardLad on :
uh...yeah, Ex--that would be helpful...
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
{Rocky smiles}
One moment, Ex. We have to take care of one thing.
Lardy, no one who has ever sought asylum of the Pyngwyn Colonies for just cause has ever been refused. As loyal as I am to the LMB and Legion World, I am Prince of the Pyngwynyy first and foremost and cannot shirk my duty. And my first duty is this:
{Rockhopper Lad spreads his hands and chants in Pyngwyny:} Lly, Yy’dyptyyz Krysokom ky Rokk H’por kep D’zant L’yal ky Ollurem’yy Pyngwyny, wyl ff'yylpo dezara m'wlys ky Olluem'yy Pyngwyny ky wyl ffy ff'yylpo dyftor worynn.
Congratulations, Lardy. You are now a subject of the Pyngwyny Crown.
Posted by Exnihil on :
It was the campaign... the stress got to me. I saw a real chance to bring change to Legion World. To usher in a new age... an age of LARD!
It was then when he approached me. No one would get hurt, he said... it was just a harmless "Penetra-Ventriloquism" dart. I was to stand in the crowd as Cobie was making his announcement and, at the key moment, fire the dart. Then he would be ours. We would control the content of rest of Cobie's speech, I intended on having him issue an endorsement of your campaign.
But just as I fired... that's when I saw him. On the grassy knoll... the same one who had approached me...
The Second Shooter! Posted by LardLad on :
<Lardy squeezes Rocky's hand in tacit appreciation for what he's done for him as they continue to hear Ex out>
Well, who was it, Ex? Who shot Cobalt Kid?
Posted by Exnihil on :
At first I didn't recognize him... it had been a while.
He was garbed in a purple cloak and said he was a member of an elite cabal. I asked what I should call him, and he just grinned.
"I suppose you could say I'm just 'in time'," he laughed.
"Justin Thyme?" I asked, thinking that was an odd name for a "Second Shooter."
Then it dawned on me who he was. It was the last member to join the elite ranks of Legion World Time Trappers. He was literally, "Just In Time."
As god is my witness, Lardy... it was STU!
Posted by LardLad on :
STU? No way!
Ex, STU loves Cobalt Kid like a brother--the way I used to! STU would no sooner kill Cobalt than I would--even after all that Cobalt's done to me!
Maybe, just maybe...someone wanted you to think it was him....
Posted by Exnihil on :
<Suddenly, just outside the Rookery, and out of the line of sight, another Exnihil winks in from the future. He watches as Ex from the past strides away>
Oh... past self... if only they had listened to you and your oblique cry for help, none of this would have happened. Now... I don't know... I think it's too lat.... ARRRGGGHHH
<drops to his knees, as another paroxysm of pain rushes through his head. He holds his temples with balled up fists as though to stem the tide of suffering. As his eyes cast downward, he sees three droplets of blood freshly fallen on the snow below. With horror, he realizes they're his own, dripping from his nose>
Please... I'm sorry... I won't doubt you again... just stop this pain.
<the pain again wanes, as Ex rises to his feet, wiping the blood from his nose with the back of his wrist. Looks down again at where it had fallen>
Oh... of course it is... what a sick sense of humor...
<he digs at the snow where the blood had fallen and pulls out another aged pocket watch. He winds it, and buries it again. As the wind whips across the frozen tundra, Ex shouts directly against it, as if in defiance>
[ March 22, 2009, 02:23 PM: Message edited by: Exnihil ]
Posted by SharkLad on :
Ahem ... sorry to interrupt, but I'm here on Security Office business ... Lard, they've asked me to bring you in for questioning ... say, is that blood on your sword? It's been a while since I've tasted blood ... would you mind if I just ...
Posted by Jailbait Lass on :
<in the doorway>
Its him, alright Sharky. It seemed too easy at first, but usually the answer to most crimes is the obvious one.
You tried to kill him Lardy. You've been hounding him for months after all he did for you, and he wouldn't even tell you the truth because he thought you'd be happier not knowing your past. HE OFFERED HIS HAND TO YOU! And you slapped it away.
And Clive, poor Clive. You killed him too.
<holds up gun to Lard Lad>
I'm sorry Rocky, but this man has never had any respect for intergalatic law before, and I see now reason let him hide behind it too.
Sharky, please stand aside.
This is for Cobie.
<moves to fire>
Posted by Jailbait Lass on :
-----------------Interlude--------------------
quote:Originally posted by Exnihil: At first I didn't recognize him... it had been a while.
He was garbed in a purple cloak and said he was a member of an elite cabal. I asked what I should call him, and he just grinned.
"I suppose you could say I'm just 'in time'," he laughed.
"Justin Thyme?" I asked, thinking that was an odd name for a "Second Shooter."
Then it dawned on me who he was. It was the last member to join the elite ranks of Legion World Time Trappers. He was literally, "Just In Time."
As god is my witness, Lardy... it was STU!
PS - This explanation rocks like no ones business!
------End Interlude-------------
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Lolita, I will remind you that the Rookery is Pyngwyny ground and Legion World's Security Office has no authority here except what I allow. This man is a subject of the Pyngwyny Crown and it is my duty to protect him. I am not wont to violence, but unless you want an interplanetary incident on your hands--and to be sealed in a block of ice {his hands crackle with Ice Magic}, you and Shark Lad will leave the premises. Now!
Posted by SharkLad on :
"No, Lolita! This ends now!" growled SharkLad, "I would never had tracked Lard Lad here for you if I had known your intention was to shoot him! Lower your gun!!"
"SharkLad! I said leave these premises now!" shouted Rockhopper Lad.
"I'm sorry to involve you in this, Rocky, but ..."
<SharkLad opens his mouth, unleashing his 'Shark Bite' [trademark pending] - a flurry of razor-sharp projectile teeth>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rockhopper Lad immediately erects an ice shield between SharkLad and himself and Lard Lad, which deflect the teeth>.
Don't mistake me for one of those helpless little penguins on Earth that sharks are so fond of having as a snack. I will ask you both to leave these premises one more time. Please leave now.
Posted by Jailbait Lass on :
Rockhopper Lad, I have no problem with you--Cobie always spoke so highly of you and you seem to be a great and honorable LMBer. But this...man
<hand shaking>
I don't work for the Security Office anyway anymore...
<suddenly Shark Lad and Rockhopper use powers as depicted in post above>
Lard Lad! Come out here you coward! Come out here!
<hand shaking, lowers gun, starts to cry, putting hand to her eyes and leaning against the wall>
Posted by LardLad on :
Sharky, Lolita...please leave.
I believe I've been framed for Clive's murder and Cobalt's attack. I--I never wanted to kill anyone...I just wanted everyone to see Cobalt for who he really is. Killing Cobalt doesn't get me that.
<gestures>
Here, take the sword. While I fully expect you to find Clive's blood on it, maybe the killer left some trace of him or herself as well...
I've looked and there's no gun in here, but you can take my clothes for processing.
It's clear that I won't get a fair shake if I go with you, especially since Lolita here wants to execute without so much as my being questioned. So I'm exercising my right as a subject of the Pyngwyny Crown to stay put.
<sighs>
Lolita, you know I could have destroyed that gun or turn it on you with barely a thought...keep that in mind before you jump to conclusions.
Now, will you leave?
Posted by Jailbait Lass on :
<glares at Lard Lad>
I bet you could have. Just like you could kill me if you wanted to.
<looks at blaster; puts it away>
But I'm no murderer...even if I had to come here to see for myself...even if I'm too much of a coward to get even for Cobalt.
You say you didn't do it Lardy, but you still think Cobalt is a murderer. You still don't get it. Have you seen the holo footage of his shooting? You should take a look. In his final moments, take a look at who Cobie called out to. I wasn't there for him when he needed me, and neither was his best friend.
I'm sorry Rocky. And Sharky, I'm sorry too--because I'm done with the Security Office. I'll find out if Lardy did it or not, and whomever I find is responsible will pay for it.
In the most final way possible.
<exits>
Posted by LardLad on :
<looks at holo>
<shaken> God, is it possible he didn't kill me? I--I...
<pauses>
Sh-Sharky, you've always been a good friend...please take the evidence (and don't eat it) and give it to Matlock. I know I can count on you and him to give me a fair shake.
<as Sharky gathers evidence>
<quietly, to Rocky> Rocky--gods--somehow, some way...I've gotta see Des. I dunno why...and I know how huge of a risk it would be...but I've just GOT to....
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Lardy, I can protect you here at the Rookery, but to get you to Medicus would requiring pulling more strings than all the gossama-harp players of Lyra III combined. Unless--Lardy, I can't keep up with your powers. Can you shapeshift?
Posted by SharkLad on :
I'll do as you ask, Lard Lad ... I'll find Matlock and bring the sword to him ... still, the blood looks so tasty ... maybe one lick won't matter much ...
<SharkLad is about to lick the sword when his eyes connect with Lard's -- his massive colleague never seemed so vulnerable>
Never mind ... I'll go now ... Rocky, take care of him ...
<exits>
Posted by Gary Concord, an Ultra Man on :
Well Lardy, your in it up to your neck now, aren't you?
The question is... Who's game are you playing?
Yours or the Computer Tyrant's?
Posted by LardLad on :
Gary...you're not the first to insinuate the Computer Tyrant has some hold over me, beyond his cyber-grave or whatever. Sure, I died ridding Legion World of him, but he never had any influence on me. He only ever had control over robotic minds. It was Clive he controlled back when Clive was a robot...I think you're barking up the wrong tree. But...
<looks at Concord carefully>
...you. You've always had a vendetta against Cobalt--even before me. Did you shoot him?!?!
Posted by Gary Concord, an Ultra Man on :
No Lardy I didn't shoot him and I doubt that you knowingly shot him or that you knowingly murdered Virgin Lad.
But sombody did both of those things and tied them to you.
The questions are who and why?
Who hates both you and Cobalt that much?
Posted by LardLad on :
That's a very loooong list, Gary. But you're assuming a personal motive. Can't you see the disorder and chaos those two attacks are sowing? Perhaps the true motive is to have everyone distrusting everyone else, so whomever is behind this can swoop in and take advantage!
Am I the only one who sees this?!?!
<to Rocky>
Rocky, I can't shape-change, but I can teleport in and out of anywhere I want to. I might just have to take that risk, barring any other ideas...
Posted by Space Ranger on :
<Flies in landing just in front of Gary Concord>
Rocky, I'm going to ask you to voluntarily surrender Lard-Lad to the Security office for questioning.
Truth and Justice shall Prevail! (Please don't make me do this the hard way...)
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
{Sighs} What is this? The Rookery Open House?
Mr. Concord, Mr. Ranger, please note that Mr. Taylor, also known as Lard Lad, has sought asylum here and is now a subject of the Pyngwyny Crown. If you will both excuse us, my subject and I have important matters to discuss. Ranger, your authority ends on Rookery property and Mr. Concord, you have no authority whatsoever. Ranger, I'm sorry, but I'll have to ask you to leave. Mr. Concord, I'm not sorry. I'm telling you to leave.
Posted by LardLad on :
Ranger, I've surrendered all the evidence to Sharky for Matlock to examine. Leave it at that for now...please. You may be a pawn in this just as much as I am, given the similar suspicions about your resurrection.
So just play it cool and respect Rocky's sovereignty here. Please...both of you...just leave.
Posted by Sir Roy on :
----------INCOMING OMNICOM MESSAGE------------
Your Majesty,
I shall be making my way to the Rookery shortly to converse with you over some serious matters of which I have no doubts you are aware. I come purely as an ally and friend.
I hope to see you with the hour.
- Sir Roy of Legion World
p.s. - Rocky, I know this may sound out of line, but I'd also like to talk to my friend Time Teller Lad.
----------------END MESSAGE----------------
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Rockhopper Lad,
I would like to employ the service of Time Teller Lad.
Posted by Sir Roy on :
[aside]Quis, Time Teller Lad and Clive were romantically linked together. So far, I don't know if anyone has spoken to Tim since Clive's death but he assuredly must be having a hard time with it. We need to be careful and consider his feelings. Poor Tim...I think he was falling in love with Clive, if he wasn't already so.[/aside]
I too have arrived Noble One, and I'd have a word with you, and Tim also. I hope he is doing well.
<notices others have been by>
Is that Lard Lad here...? Lard Lad, my friend, you have found yourself at the center of a grave situation. But I am not here for you. I have another hunch I'd like to play...
Posted by LardLad on :
That's good to know, Roy. Oddly enough, the coolest heads with regard to me so far (other than Rocky) have been yourself and Gary Concord!
I...I'd be surprised <looks at Roy's sheathed sword> if no one at the Security Office was interested in talking to you about all this as well.
Is your hunch for Rocky's ears only, or can I listen, too?
Posted by LardLad on :
<rubs his temples>
[aside]...memory flashes? Me...killing someone with my sword? Oh...god...[/aside]
Posted by Sir Roy on :
Well Lard Lad, its actually Time Teller Lad whom I'd like to speak with most. You and Rockhopper Lad are both welcome to sit in, of course.
<eyes Gary Concord>
Though your intentions are dubious at best to me, Ultra Man, I will offer you the same courtesy I so desperately would like from others. Besides, a shot from the distance--like a coward--hardly seems your usual dramatic style.
Posted by LardLad on :
Actually, Roy, I've got somewhere else to be. I'll catch up later....
<to Rocky> It can't wait any more. I've gotta risk visiting him. I'll be careful...<hugs him>
<'ports out>
Posted by Sir Roy on :
Lard Lad, I don't think--
He's gone. Well, this could be a major mistake...but only fate can tell now.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Oh, Lardy, don't do anything stupid. I can't protect you out there.
<Shakes his head>
Tim has been in his room ever since I told him about Clive this morning, Sir Roy. Follow me.
Concord, you had better be gone by the time we return.
Posted by Time Teller Lad on :
<Time Teller Lad is sitting at the foot of his bed, head in hands. He is no longer crying, for he has no tears left. Hyvvie sits next to him. A knock comes to the door.>
Rocky: Tim, it's Rocky! Sir Roy is here. He'd like to talk to you.
TTL: Come in, I guess.
Sir Roy: Tim. Ah, Mr. Hyfrydol*. Tim, I am so sorry about Clive.
TTL: So am I.
Sir Roy: I need to talk to you.
*Editor's note: Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle's actual name is Hyfrydol.
Posted by Sir Roy on :
<puts hand on Time Teller Lad’s shoulder>
Know that even though it has always been a struggle to show emotion or share feelings, I truly do grieve with you, Tim. I’ve come to look at Rockhopper Lad as a mentor, and in that role, almost see you as a brother. It pains me to see you thus.
<looks off into the vast mountain side out the window>
It has always been my way to ignore pain rather than embrace it and focus on other things. I know this is not healthy approach. But perhaps for several minutes, I can alleviate your pain by giving you something else to think about. You see, something odd happened several months ago, which almost no one has mentioned or referenced. Following the pretty intense and dramatic bar brawl between Cobalt Kid and Lard Lad, which almost resulted in severe injury to both, several posters decided it was time for a cooling off period on Legion World. Thus, five posters journeyed off into the moutains, journeying over the hills, and far away. Several references were made to this trip, about it being a ‘vision quest’ and ‘soul-searching’ event, yet there were also several tidings of possible doom and malicious hiding off in those mountains. I may simply be naďve at time, but I assumed there was some larger mission at stake.
Yet, when some posters returned, no mention was made of this. None at all, in fact—no one recalls any of you coming home; or at least not that I know of. There were six of you: Cobalt Kid, Clive, Raging Bull, Armsfalloffboy, yourself and the man named Tomahawk. Consider what has happened since…
Cobalt Kid – shot through the throat
Clive – now lies murdered
Raging Bull – essentially not seen since*
Tomahawk – we know extremely little about this man
Armsfalloffboy – we know is well, but he’s been logged in as off-planet for some time. Perhaps that is what he is well.
And that leaves you, Time Teller Lad.
Perhaps I’m trying to connect two things that are indeed unconnected, but perhaps this is part of a larger mystery. What happened up there over those hills? Why is it two of the six of you have been attacked?
<puts both hands on each shoulder>
Tim, did something terrible happen, and if so, do you know about it? Are you in possible danger?
. . . *Roy isn’t aware Raging Bull was recently seen again Posted by LardLad on :
<returns and hears the last part of the conversation>
Gods, are all of those six targets? Or...could one of them be the assassin(s)?
Posted by Time Teller Lad on :
<Tim absent-mindedly strokes Hvvvie>
In all honesty, Sir Roy, I don't remember much about it. We started on our journey and the next thing I knew, it was two months and eighteen days later. I had hoped this journey would bring Clive and me closer together, but it instead drove us apart. When we had our argument, I came here. Where else could I go? Rocky has always been there for me. And now--Clive is gone. <Tim wells up. Rocky puts his arms around him.>
I wish I had answers, Sir Roy, but whenever I try to remember anything, my head hurts and I can't concentrate on it. I'm sorry.
Posted by Sir Roy on :
<puts hand on Tim's shoulder>
Thank you Tim for your help. I'm sorry for everything you are going through. Both you and Clive have been good friends to me when others have been less willing to give me a chance.
<thinks silently for a moment>
No memories whatsoever...very odd, indeed. I wonder if anyone else had any memories. Finding out from Cobalt is impossible at the moment, but perhaps Raging Bull or Tomahawk? There must be some sort of telepathic mind-altering going on here.
<turns to Rocky and Lardy>
I'm off to do what I can around Legion World. The attacks have stopped momentarily but it hasn't been long--Legion World is still in a state of panic. Who knows what riotous behavior will ensue.
In the meantime good luck to you both and the political capital you may both use up...<eying Lardy>
<back to Time Teller Lad>
Good bye fair one...
Posted by LardLad on :
<later>
Crap! I'm going bonkers sitting here on my ass!
I've gotta DO something......
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky enters Lardy's room with a sandwich, a bottle of beer and some snacks on a tray>
Lardy, I thought you'd like a little something to eat. I know this waiting is difficult for you. Is there anything I can do to help you?
Posted by LardLad on :
I...<smiles>...well, I don't think that would be appropriate, right now!
I think, instead, I need to get someone else involved who's been my ally recently...
...Rocky, can you send a discreet message out to Gary Concord to meet me here? Crazy as it sounds, he may be about the only one other than you that I can trust right now.
Posted by LardLad on :
<as Rocky goes to send the message, Lardy notices a light blinking on his belt>
Hm? Proximity alarm? At the Lair? Last time I was there, it was to meet Gary. Maybe he's there...
<scribbles note: "BRB" and 'ports to the Lair>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Lardy? Where are you? Oh, I hope he hasn't teleported away again. <Turns to Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle> Hyvvie? Good boy! Where is Lard Lad? Is he here at the Rookery?
<Hyvvie sniffs at the ground and shakes his head no.>
Oh, Lardy, you'd better watch yourself!
Posted by LardLad on :
I remember everything! So many sins...it's overwhelming! So much pain!
<shocked, Rocky tries his best to console his friend>
No! <rebuffs Rocky's consolations> I don't deserve you friendship! I-I've done so much...gods. Rocky...I remember now! I remember...
I killed Clive!
[ February 21, 2009, 11:50 PM: Message edited by: LardLad ]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Lardy, I know you've had a colorful history, but I can't believe you're a murderer.
<Lardy pushes Rocky who backs away>
Clive was my friend and Tim's first serious boyfriend. He hurt all of us pretty badly at the end. Still, I can't imagine you killed him. But even if you did, the Pyngwyny way is forgiveness for everyone, especially the penitent.
What do you remember, Lardy?
Posted by LardLad on :
I remember...drinking at SHAKES. I was getting all worked up about Clive and what he'd been doing to me...and then to Tim.
With every drink I just got madder and madder. After finishing the last one, I paid up and tore out of there. I found out what apartment Clive had recently rented out and 'ported inside.
I...caught him by surprise...taunted him...used my superior Lard Force skill to negate his powers.
He...was defenseless...h-had his arms out begging for mercy...
<sobbing>
...gods, Rocky--I-I cut one of his hands off! Th-then, I stabbed him through the heart and threw his body over the b-balcony...
<eyes haunted>
...and I watched him fall, Rocky...I WATCHED HIM HIT THE GROUND!
<hands to his face>
What kind of man am I, Rocky?
<removes hands, locks Rocky's gaze>
I'm a monster, Rocky. I have all my memories back...and Clive's not the only person I've murdered.
I've got to turn myself in to the Security Office. I deserve to be locked up!
Posted by LardLad on :
<Rocky pleads with Lardy to reconsider>
"Something is just not right here, Lardy! I don't accept that you did this. Stay until we can sort this out."
Rocky, you've been a great friend, a better one than I ever deserved...but I'm going. I have to pay for what I've done....
[ February 22, 2009, 12:51 PM: Message edited by: LardLad ]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky stands looking at the space where Lardy used to be.>
Oh, Lardy, I know you didn't do this. Someone has framed you. It just doesn't feel right.
<Hyvvie walks in the room; Rocky strokes him.>
Oh, Hyvvie, why do I get the idea things are going to get decidedly unpleasant around Legion World?
Posted by LardLad on :
<arrive from battle with Ranger>
Hmm...Rocky's not here.
Have a seat, Des, I gotta go get some clothes from Rocky's room.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
*cough*
*cough*
<almost falls into chair, nose bleeding and coughing up blood>
...sh-should have told you...still pretty banged up from assassination attempt...
<waves Lardy off>
i'll be okay...just need a minute to rest...go get changed...
(clothes from Rocky's room? Did I hear that right?)
*cough*
Posted by LardLad on :
<comes in, clothed>
There, that's better--don't need to give ya an inferiority complex on top of everything else!
<looks him over>
Still having trouble self-healing? Should I summon Rocky's medical staff?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
I'm okay <obviously hurt but doesn't appear too bad for Lardy>
I can handle it at least. If our theory on Justin Thyme is correct, I wonder if he did something to me to stop me from using my own healing powers on myself? Something to follow up on.
In the meantime I've been thinking about what we did. I don't mind destroying the Office of Security or even Faraway's Castle for that matter, but I feel pretty guilty about beating on Space Ranger. Still...once we lost the upper-hand, he'd have us. The man is effective above all other things. I'll have to try to make it up to him somehow. If that's possible.
<wipes down face with hot towel, obviously bruised and battered>
Anyway...while we wait for Rocky we need to start planning our next move. We need to find (A) Numbnuts the Semi-Incomprehensible and (B) the LMBer whom Justin Thyme may be controlling. He controlled me and then you, which makes me wonder if he'll jump around again, or if he'll stick with one person?
It'd be nice if we had some allies. I don't have my omni-com and I doubt we could use it on any of the LMB channels now.
Matlock is working with me. He won't aid and abett us, but he's working to solve the case. He's the best detective on Legion World, and a good friend and partner too.
If we could get word to Lolita that would help. I have no idea where she even is. Maybe Rocky could have someone contact her for us?
We need to move soon before Space Ranger and his posse start putting up a blockade around the Rookery...
Posted by LardLad on :
If I recall correctly, Lolita's out and about with Sharky. I think...yeah, she was looking for that Tomahawk guy. Based on what you said, that's a dead end, though.
<grins> I always thought all you had to do was snap your fingers to summon her.
I'm sure when Rocky gets back, he'll help us find her. Just...get some rest, alright?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Looks like Space Ranger is way more angry than I thought.
But it looks like Yellow Kid is standing up for us!
*cough*
We might need a hot meal before we go any farther. You've been living off jail food and I've been living off hospital food through a test tube. I'm sure it'd go along way to make us feel better.
In the meantime you can tell me...spending a lot of time at the Rookery lately?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
No, Lolita and I aren't like that. Common misconception. Sure I'm 'her boss' and all, but its more of a partnership at this point. I depend on her a lot. It was never even considered that she wouldn't quit the Security Office with me and work wherever I work. She's a minority partner in all of the businesses I co-own on Legion World.
She's been my girl friday for a long time now. Even if she only aged a year in all that time (you know her physiology keeps her young that way). We used to...well, you know...back in the day. Pretty hot and heavy. But that stopped awhile back...
...sure could use her now When I left off with her, she was pretty angry. I'd like to think she'd still be willing to help, but well...it wouldn't be fair to assume that.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Lardy! Cobie! Sffenyskus came and got me. I was--I was in the Rookery's chapel singing some prayers for both of you.
How can I be of help?
Posted by LardLad on :
Hey, Rocky...things have changed somewhat since you last saw me...<gestures toward Cobalt>...as you can see!
It's a long story, but...can you get Des some medical attention here? I recall you have someone on staff, I believe. And is there a way you can get a message out to Jailbait Lass to meet us here?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Of course! I'll send for Dr. Majellanyk. As for Jailbait Lass, I'll see what I can do. Our last conversation didn't have us parting on the best of terms, but I'll give it a try.
Lardy, I'm so glad you're--that is you and Cobie are safe!
Posted by LardLad on :
I'm sorry I blew you off this morning--I was in a bad place. But I think me and Des are getting to the bottom of all this. I think I may have killed Clive, but I was being controlled by this guy who's calling himself Justin Thyme. I think that guy, whoever he is, is behind all the bad crap that's going down.
<looks at Cobalt> He's asleep! It's probably for the best. Just make sure Dr. Majellanyk gives him the once-over.
But, yeah, it's good to be back...in every sense.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I knew you couldn't have actually killed Clive, Lardy! And I'm so glad to see you and Cobie friends again. Well, I'm behind you guys 100 percent. Just let me know. <Hesitates a moment> Lardy, I'm just so glad you're okay <Throws his arms around Lardy>.
Posted by LardLad on :
<hugs him tightly>
Yeah, I'm more okay than I've been in a long, long time strangely enough!
However...<releases>...now, me and Cobalt are both fugitives and we've got the law on our tails in a BIG way!
Are you sure you can handle the kind of heat they will bring your way if you harbor us? Multiply how it was before by about a million before you answer...
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Can I handle heat? <Rocky's hands crackle with Ice Magic> I can create ice and snow, remember? And as long as you seek asylum here they can't harm you without creating an interplanetary incident.
I'm in.
Posted by LardLad on :
Beyond giving us asylum...do you mean you're ready and willing to fight with us? Des and I are very powerful, but we need as many heroes in this as we can get! Most of the LMB is against us, and the bad guys are against us as well...
<gestures toward Cobalt>
...it looks like we're gonna need to make his RMB the real deal!
<looks at Rocky>
Are you ready to be a Rebel? And if so, do you know anyone else who can throw in with us?
[ February 25, 2009, 10:42 PM: Message edited by: LardLad ]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I may eschew violence whenever I can, but that doesn't mean I can't fight when I need to. Everyone always forgets that. I'm no slouch, Lardy. Freezing things is just the beginning. And remember, my powers are magic-based. That might come in handy against a certain Daxamite.
And I know you can count on Time Teller Lad as well, and even Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle and Old Dutch the Super-Cow! Okay, maybe not Old Dutch, unless it's an absolute emergency, but she'll pitch in if need be!
Posted by LardLad on :
<grins> We'll bench Old Dutch for now!
Man, I haven't felt this complete since...since I don't know when! Yeah, things are dire, but I have a purpose, y'know?
<looks around>
I've got my memory (good and bad) back, I've got my best friend back...and I've got you! I...I love you, man.
<gives him another hug>
'Night, Rocky!
<goes to his familiar guest bedroom and falls immediately asleep after a long, eventful day, leaving Rockhopper Lad much to ponder>
[ February 25, 2009, 11:10 PM: Message edited by: LardLad ]
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<wakes up quietly the next morning, for the first time in months after waking up>
(Hm...must have just passed out last night...helluva a last few days)
<notices bandages, and obvious medical treatment overnight>
Rocky's doctors must have seen to my wounds...from assassination attempts to fighting a certain ass-kicking Daxamite. I actually feel pretty good--not 100%, but close enough.
<walks downstairs>
Hopefully Lardy is getting some rest too. He seemed so reinvigorated last night. To be honest, I'm feeling the same way! I know we have some other allies that can help us...hopefully Jailbait Lass can meet us here if someone can get word to her. Because rested we may be but now there's work to be done.
<grabs cup of coffee>
Man, it feels good to have Lardy 'back'. <looks at painting on the wall of Rockhopper Lad addressing his loyal subjects> I think I know who to thank too...
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky enters>
Good morning, Cobie. I see you're doing better. I'm glad to see it. I'm also glad to see you and Lardy have made up. It was so hard to see you two at odds.
<Pours himself some coffee also>
Lardy should be along soon. I guess we need to figure out what our best course of action is.
Posted by LardLad on :
*yaaawwwwnnnn*
<walks in wearing bathrobe with monogrammed "LL">
Hey, guys--I'm so hungry, I could eat Hyvvie!
<Hyvvie whimpers>
Just kidding, pal! <scratches Hyvvie's head>
Who do I have to kill to get some breakfast? <grins>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Sighs>
Lardy, don't even joke about such things. Breakfast should be ready in a few minutes. Oh, I hope the staff laundered your robe properly. I still feel bad about that time they starched your underwear. Linens, they're used to; clothing, not so much.
Posted by LardLad on :
Yeah, the robe feels great, Rocky. Still can't believe you've had all of that clothing and linen made for me.
<turns to Cobalt>
Des, you're looking at the core of our honest-to-gods RMB! You said we need recruits--Rocky and Tim (and Hyvvie) are in, and I'm sure we can count on Lolita.
Any ideas who else may help us out here? My best possibilities are Triple G, Ex and Sharky. Neither's a cert for sure, but I think they're candidates.
Think about some others you could swing...Crujeckie? Matlock? Other Security Officers still loyal to you?
<back to Rocky>
So...do they know we're here, yet? Any political pressure coming down?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
None yet, but I expect it any time. Not from Legion World itself--I spoke with Nightcrawler and he--well he rolled his eyes and said he trusted my judgement--but from some folks in the LMB--particularly the Security Office. My Wee Fem, Space Ranger and Everyday Girl are none too happy with us. I feel really bad about the Ranger. I always admired him so much, but the lines have been drawn and I stand with you and Cobie. <Strokes Lardy's shoulders> You guys have been there for me.
Posted by LardLad on :
Honestly, Rocky...I'm not seeing how we've "been there" for ya. Seems all I in particular have done is make your life difficult and overly complicated!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Oh, you're right. I was thinking of Ram Boy and Lad Boy.
Kidding.
Lardy, I won't say that you've been the most stable presence in my life, but when I've really needed you, you've never let me down.
And I've needed to be needed. I've mourned for Opnely Gay Lad--for Blaine--far longer than we were even together. I guess I've needed people to help take care of. Tim and--and Clive--both needed someone older and more experienced to be a mentor and friend. I think I've done pretty well with Tim and, Dywh knows, I tried with Clive. I took care of him when I thought you were gone because I knew you would want me to look after him. I'm sorry I didn't do a better job.
<Sighs> Don't feel bad about anything, Lardy. If my life is difficult and overly complicated, it's because I want it to be.
Posted by Yellow Kid on :
Outside the Rookery an unusual yellow glow begins to form. A swirling twisting spinning tornado of light swiftly grows in intensity to a blinding flash and just as quickly slows back into the nothingness it came from leaving a bald headed man wearing a gold ring and a long yellow monks robe standing in front of the entrance.
"Do I smell coffee?"
Posted by LardLad on :
My life is more complex than ever...but I feel happy! Weird, huh?
<senses something>
Rocky, we have a visitor outside. My hunch is that you should show him in.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
If you say so.
<Goes to the door>
Yellow Kid! What brings you to the Rookery?
Posted by Yellow Kid on :
I've been a little worried about the guys. I know they hang out here sometimes, they're your friends Rocky. I wanted to see if you could help me find where they've gone. Look man I'll level with you, you're a young Legionnaire and your insight could be a big help. I'm afraid the Security Office might be out of control. aI'm very afraid they have their own agenda running and that can't be good.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Come on in, YK. I'm guessing you mean Lardy and Cobie. They're here. We're about to sit down to breakfast. You're welcome to join us. We've been expressing concerns about the Security Office as well.
Posted by LardLad on :
<waves> Hey, YK!
I overheard you and Rocky talking--I'm glad this isn't all sitting well with you.
Tell me...<looks YK in the yes>...are you feeling rebellious? If so and you have an open mind, we'd like to share some info with ya!
Posted by Yellow Kid on :
It's in my nature, chunky. Of course I'm a rebel. I have some thoughts too but I'm dying to hear someone else's and get a chance to brainstorm.
Listen, about that coffee, I don't use my transport powers often they're so energy intensive, I want to sit down for a bit.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Breakfast is ready, so please let's sit down and discuss.
Posted by LardLad on :
So we're up against this Traveller...this "Justin Thyme", if you will--but at the same time we've got the Security Office breathing down our necks!
Thoughts?
Posted by Yellow Kid on :
Ah..the coffee's good. I should have come here earlier. Thanks.
Look guys, I've put us out on a limb defending both of you lately. It won't hurt the PCG as a whole, we're pretty independent but personally I don't really look forward to having a Daxamite after my old scrawny butt. This better be worth it.
Not to ignore you Rocky. You live for controversy it's your bread and butter. I hope this is just a little internal disagreement that got out of control but if it's as big as I fear your butt could be on the line too. Mmmm..bread and butter, is that blackberry jam? Oh yes, to die for. Delicious.
Posted by Yellow Kid on :
Oop. -wiping flakes of biscuit from chin- S'cuse me.
I rarely do it but I showed off that I can use that Spin power to time travel. AND..my staff is a lot better than I've ever let anybody know. I think this Justin character is a pawn of a bigger opponent. Somebody manipulating time lines and trying to get some of us either wiped out or changed into a different version of ourselves.
We need to be certain we have a base line that's untouchable.
Posted by LardLad on :
Sounds like we're really lucky you've landed on our side, YK. Having someone who has some time powers on our side will be invaluable. <gestures at Rocky> Rocky's magic could help as well.
As for the Security Office...Des, I think we could use a member of the Quank family in our RMB if you can convince one. Maybe, Abin? He, or one of the others, could run some interference for us since the big S.O. movers against us are the Quanks. Think about that one.
<turns back to YK>
So...pretend I'm a dumb guy [yeah, big stretch ]...what do you mean by a "base line"?
Posted by Yellow Kid on :
Well, they can't touch me without changing a massive amount of history. My origin goes way back, I'm the oldest Legionnaire of all, I was born before Superboy even. But you guys are modern. You do know you have dopplegangers in the Pocket Universe don't you? I've met them.
Cobie's one of our Time Trappers. It's "above my pay grade" so I don't know exactly what he can do but...
The Legionnaires board is long gone, we can't depend on it for a fall back but Crujectra's brother created a home for us even before that board fell to the "white out". Thats just an idea of course. What I mean is we need is a "safe" time line that a time manipulator can't affect. just in case.
Moving forward is a different task. I've placed an operative in the Security Office. Not to betray them mind you, that's not the point. He's there to help direct their efforts toward a resolution but..believe me he won't back down from a fight with us if it comes to that. When Bob takes on a job he's very serious about it.
Posted by LardLad on :
Yeah, don't mess with a guy who can go all Godzilla on us Bambis!
<thinks>
But all is going well. We've got the pieces in place, and our RMB is growing by the minute! We might just lick this crisis, yet.
<and so, the four of them digest and ponder the ponderous kinds of thoughts that must be pondered in crises like this one>
<and on top of this, Rocky and Lardy ponder ponderous subplottery things unrelated to the other things they ponder>
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<as Cobalt eats, he takes in all of their words, showing a rare side of him that only his most trusted and beloved friends know: that he is an excellent listener and not just a blowhard; naturally, he makes this part of him a big secret from the public>
<Cobalt also eyes the very close “friendship” between Lard Lad and Rockhopper Lad and cannot help but smile>
Hm, I always said mushrooms go good with anything, particularly omelets.
Now, as to some of your points. Matlock will definitely helps and indeed, he is helping right now. He’s been helping me all along and he was the first person I went to when I left Abin Quank’s office. But joining an RMB? That’s not really his style. He won’t take a side and he doesn’t need to; he’ll solve the case. But I consider on my side nonetheless—you won’t see him arresting us.
Getting one of the Quank family on our side…let’s just say I’m working on it. <grins, then sees all three rolling their eyes; he holds up hands> Okay, Okay, I know, I said no more secrets. Abin and Pagan Lass are deeply involved in this entire plot. In fact, I believe they crucially connected to what is going on and what Justin Thyme is trying to do. You see, Justin Thyme is trying to use the natural energies of Legion World’s power of time/space to transport himself forward in time and across space here to LW, and in doing so, cause a sacrifice so someone switches places. Thus far, he’s been successful in doing that temporarily with some of our consciousness only.
But I believe that someone else is trying to do the same exact thing. Bear with me—I think Pagan Lass and Stoopid Cat, following the debacle at Slim’s bar, were lost in space and time. In fact, I know they were. Their history is long and complicated. YK, you say you’re before Superboy’s time, and that’s true. You are indeed, the ‘first’ Legionnaire. But there are heroes that go back much farther than that. To Pre-history, and Pre-Egypt, and that is where Pagan Lass, Stoopid Cat and even STU originate from (see LMB History in the Encyclopedia forum for this much complicated and awesome backstory). I believe either Pagan and Stoopid Cat were sent back there or are plain lost in time/space.
And now I think Abin is trying to get Pagan Lass back to Legion World…but somehow use her magics to stop the sacrifice. And somehow, Numbnuts the Semi-Incomprehensible is involved. I know who he is purely because I’m the official LMB Historian and Chief of Security and well, I deal in secrets on a daily basis. Numbnuts was the chief concubine of Bast, the Goddess of Pre-Egypt. Bast is the goddess whom Pagan Lass channels her magicks. So this Numbnuts character is who we have to find. That’s why he’s vitally important. By the way, I think he’s a eunuch, which is always weird and gross and a little funny.
<eats bacon>
What, I can’t say ‘eunuch’ while we eat?
So we have three jobs: (1) find Justin Thyme, or who is controlling, (2) find Numbnuts, and (3) find the ‘agents’ helping Justin Thyme on Legion World, as we know there is at least one. And all the while, avoiding the Security Office and potentially recruiting some help in this ‘RMB’.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
By the way, YK, you're presence here is invaluable. Don't think I've forgotten how we 'met' you.
<to Rocky>
Yellow Kid was one our biggest super-villains during our second and third years. Ultimately, he joined the LMB. So if anyone knows what its like being on the run, or being a 'rebel', well, its him.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I'll be honest, I'm not used to being a "rebel". I know when a cause is right, though. And besides, Lardy nee--that is you and Lardy need me.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<grins>
Lardy does need you, Rocky, I agree. He's been through a lot. And so have you...so its good that you can both be there for each other.
<hand on Rocky's shoulder>
In other words, I'm happy for you both if you can trust one another and be there for one another like that.
<without forcing Rocky or Lardy to talk about something they might not want to, Cobalt feels satisfied he got his point across>
Now then, if Space Ranger isn't banging down the door yet, that means he's planning something. He's one tough opponent...he is not weakened by arrogance or cockiness. He knows he can't beat Lardy and I together, so don't think he'll try for a round two the same way. He'll bring help, I know it. So Lardy, I think splitting up would not be a good option.
Posted by LardLad on :
<happy to change subject from him and Rocky> Agreed. <looks around at them> Y'know, I've been all about guilt lately...is it wrong that I'm feeling more alive than I have in years while we're in this dire situation? <smiles>
Anyway, beyond his leadership in the Security Office, should we be looking at Ranger as a possible accomplice to Thyme? I mean, far be it from me to cast suspicion on guys back from the dead, but there's still so many questions about him.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
No, I don't think so. I'm almost positive he's the same Ranger and his death seems to be coincidentally timed around this thing. I think it might be the real deal.
And if so, the Ranger is definitely not working with Thyme. He's in fact acting completlely like himself right now. Damn useful as a friend...<rubs ribs>...but stubborn to the bitter end. He makes an art out of being stubborn and only seeing things 100% in black and white.
But look at the news, guys:
<news has been on non-stop since Space Ranger declared Cobalt Kid and Lard Lad public enemies #1 and #2 on Legion World>
Exnihil's tobacco shop is burning down. We know Ex has been used by Justin Thyme in the past. We really need to get out there and find out what's going on.
Are we ready to risk life and limb and leave the Rookery? We need to play this smart. I know the first thing I want to do right now is find Jailbait Lass and then contact the Princess across the galaxy, but we need to be smart.
Shall we start looking for this Numbnuts guy?
Posted by LardLad on :
Alright, let's go find him. YK, I think you may have teleportation powers...but Rocky, Des...the two of you will need to stay close to me in case we need to 'port on short notice. The Rookery should be our default place to retreat to.
<looks to Cobalt>
Where do we start to look?
Posted by LardLad on :
<haunted look comes over face>
Uh-oh....
Posted by LardLad on :
<farts>
Posted by LardLad on :
...ah, that's better! Always wanted to make my Time Trapper post really significant!
<lights match to diffuse odor>
So, Des...where to?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Jeez Lardy! Aw man!
<covers face>
You really are feeling more alive than you have in a long time!
Dammit, I was too until a minute ago...
By the way, congratulations Time Trapper. Well done, indeed Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Bloody Liberty...Jailbait Lass was in there...it says so at the bottom of the screen...
<breathes deep>
Okay, it says she was the first one out, and the one who alerted them. Thank Lao.
I need to get ahold of her...
Okay, lets roll Lardy.
Posted by Yellow Kid on :
Aw man. That's horrible. <cough>
You're right Lardy, it's not exactly teleportation. I can use it that way but it's really a lot more complicated. I'll explain some time when we have the time. Just keep me in your field, I'll take the bus.
Posted by LardLad on :
Awrighty...here we go!
<all 'port to above-linked locale>
Posted by Numbnuts the Semi-Incomprehensible on :
STU?
<Glances at book, gestures, Vanishes...>
Posted by Pagan Lass on :
<Pagan and Brit arrive via Pagan's transportation spell.>
Cobalt and Rockhopper lad should be here soon.
Help me set up the arcanna please, Brit.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<Cobalt flies in at top speed, assuming Rockhopper Lad will meet him at the Rookery>
Pagan thought it was a good idea to be here for magical purposes, and I trust her instincts. I'm relieved to have her back actually...I hate magic. But I do know science very well, and Phineas attacks have been time based thus far. So if he screwed up the timeline, we need to find out what's off...
<a weird yearning feeling hits Cobalt suddenly>
Why do I feel like...I have this tremendous guilt, and I don't know why?
Gotta shake it off and get this crisis figured out...
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<sees Everyday Girl>
Oh great...Everyday Girl hates me! Whatever she sees in me, it relates to the guilt she feels over what happened to My Whee Fem those years ago. If only Holly Honey could focus that day instead thinking about me...
Here goes...
<approaches Pagan Lass and Everyday Girl>
Pagan, I'm here. Hello, Britney.
[ March 26, 2009, 06:30 PM: Message edited by: Cobalt Kid ]
Posted by Everyday Girl on :
Oh look, it's the slut that crawls like a slug.
Gram says I have to be nice to you, whore, so for the next hour I'm canceling exactly half of the promises I've made to myself about killing you...
Posted by Pagan Lass on :
THAT WILL BE ENOUGH YOUNG LADY.
Cobalt, I apologize for my ill-mannered Granddaughter.
Is Rockhopper Lad here? I'd hate to start without him. I owe him and the energies we will be stirring up would strengthen his already formidable freezing powers immensely.
Posted by Everyday Girl on :
Yes ma'm! you don't need to use those command voice tricks on me...
My would be alive today if Holly wasn't pregnant with one of his demon-spawn brats... Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
No worries Pagan. <nods to her, not wanting to have Pagan distracted by Everyday Girl>
It'd be better to wait for Rocky, I think.
(So she does blame me. As if I'd be responsible for a bunch of untrained girls trying to take on the Riddler! I hardly know anything about them!)
Posted by Everyday Girl on :
Doesn't Rocky carry an Omnicom?
Little demon was a parasite, sucked the energy out of Holly just when she needed it most...
[ March 26, 2009, 07:38 PM: Message edited by: Everyday Girl ]
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<finishes converation on omni-com>
Rocky should be joining us shortly. Britney, please, try to relax. I'm too busy to be dealing with this right now.
<and so Cobalt makes a call on his omnicom, and yet another major change is revealed. Without Jailbait Lass to convince Cobalt Kid not to invade the Dark Oval on a permanent basis, Cobalt Kid never put a stop to the war between the United Planets and the Dark Oval; the war rages constantly, still to this day; and Cobalt Kid has long been victorious in a stream of continual military victories as thousands, perhaps millions, of lives have been lost; he feels no guilt, no sadness for it; he only feels the anger he kept from the Invasion, as Jailbait Lass was never there to help him let it go>
[ April 22, 2010, 02:06 PM: Message edited by: Cobalt Kid ]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rockhopper Lad, flanked by Time Teller Lad and Hyvvie, enters with a solemn expression on his face>.
I apologize for keeping you waiting, my friends. I was meditating in the Rookery Chapel. We'll need all the help we can get.
Pagan Lass, what may I do to help you?
Posted by Cobaltus on :
Glad to see you all here, Rocky!
<turning to Time Teller Lad>
How are you holding up, Tim? I think the time if quickly approaching of when we'll take on Clive's killer once and for all--and I plan to make sure this is for the last time.
<to the rest>
So the goal is to conduct a seance. And Everyday Girl and myself are the keys here...something about chronal energies and changes on Legion World all around the two of us. If something has been changed in the timestream, we might be the ones to figure it out the best.
<eyes Everyday Girl>
I don't really see how though. The two of us hardly are near each other, and to put it plainly, that is by design. There are few reasons we'd ever cross paths, so I can't see the connection.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Cobie, there are many things we will never understand by touching, seeing and hearing. There is something else going on here. Please, let's all go into the library. There is a large table there we can use.
Posted by Cobaltus on :
<they all follow>
Well, I'm ready when you are...there is much to be done out there on Legion World.
(And still, something is bothering me...like I owe an old girlfriend a call or something...but there's no way I'd be tied down to any one woman...)
Posted by Ghost Girl on :
They grasp at straws... as do I.
Posted by Pagan Lass on :
Then here is a straw for you to cling to, Ghost Girl...
Spirits Attend, YOU Shall bind yourself to my mystic energies and as you are true to me so shall I be true to you!
<Pagan looks around the room somberly, her eyes meeting and locking with each of the others for an eternal instant. In the window of each eye she sees the same emotions and desires, the same hope, the same fear --not a fear for their own safety but instead the fear that their failure could cost the life of one or more of their friends-- and a fierce, burning, determination to protect their Planet, Family and Loved Ones.>
Now if you will all seat yourselves, Cobalt on my right, Britney on my left, Rocky across from me and is it Tim? if you would be kind enough to stand behind Rocky with your hands on his shoulders... Yes, just like that... And Hywie good and faithful Hywie... if you would lay across Rocky's feet...
<A small smile crosses Pagan's somber face...>
We are not alone in this room my friends... a lovely young woman who has passed the final veil is watching us... perhaps hoping to speak with us...
Posted by Cobaltus on :
Here we go...
<sits and waits as Pagan Lass and Rockhopper Lad do their thing, all the while watching as Everyday Girl shoots him dirty looks>
How long before what they do takes effect?
<watches as they concentrate>
And why do I feel this terrible sense of loss, even now? It only feels like its worsening...?
Posted by Ghost Girl on :
<A vague haze builds up the room, slowly assembling into a column of smoke>
<the smoke swirls and spins as if dancing. Slowly it seems to take on a feminine essence. Smoke colours itself, and form stabilizes. Presently, a young-looking woman takes shape before them>
Greetings, Lady of the Magicks, and to your associates.
I may not be the ghost you sought, but I offer myself as your guest, if you would have me.
Posted by Pagan Lass on :
You may not be the ghost we seek but your presence here enriches us...
May Bast Bless and Grant temporary form and substance...
Join Us... Within this room you may be as you once were...
[ March 27, 2009, 09:10 PM: Message edited by: Pagan Lass ]
Posted by Ghost Girl on :
My thanks... but I shall never be as I once was.
<reaches her hand; it passes through Pagan Lass's>
Although you may now see and hear me, I may never again have full corporeal existence. At most, I can but briefly influence the material world... like so.
<Concentrates. The candle closest to Cobaltus briefly flickers,and lifts into the air. After a second or two, it sets back down. Its flame sizzles to a foot or so its height, momentarily bathing the room with a flash of light. Once everyone's eyesight clears, the candles is back to normal, as if it had never been anything but>
Posted by Everyday Girl on :
H-Have you seen or... met... a girl called... My Wee Fem?
Is she in whatever passes for heaven?
Posted by Ghost Girl on :
I know of whom you speak. She has not passed on from the mortal coil.
Posted by Pagan Lass on :
Not Passed!?!? How?
Posted by Ghost Girl on :
<concentrates for a bit>
I... cannot locate her exact location. I can sense that she is contained somehow... trapped, perhaps.
I... cannot tell how, or where. But i do sense powerful magicks at hand. Tread carefully, if you would seek her. Craft your most potent wards and charms... there is much more to all this than I can glean.
Posted by Cobaltus on :
Ghost...why...<pauses>....why...?
<Cobalt again pauses, unsure of how to form his words; at last he speaks>
I feel a tremendous weight upon me. I do not usually feel such weight. Indeed, I feel no guilt or sorrow for any of my actions. But I do now. I feel lost. I feel empty.
Tell me...why do I feel so heartsick? What is wrong with me? Does it relate to these changes i time?
<looks at shadow upon the wall from candlelight; for the first time in what feels like his entire life, the shadow appears different, even incomplete>
Posted by Everyday Girl on :
Ohmygod! I Saw Her DIE!
Right there! I couldn't get to her in time because I tried to help Holly... And She DIED in my arms...
(Sob) Oh God... Her Blood... (SOB) her blood was all over me...
Posted by Ghost Girl on :
The demise of a flesh is not the same as true death. A life essence can take root in a nearby receptacle, if conditions are ripe and the soul is attuned... or if a mage helps guide the transfer.
My Wee Fem's body may be no longer alive, but her essence remains vital, and it is not far away from here.
Posted by Pagan Lass on :
Cobaltus... Take Rocky's hand... Brit you take Rocky's other hand...
Now Both of you take my hands...
Bast grant your daughter the wisdom and the sight to see the truth!
I See... a book of magic... a locket... and a young lady holding both...
<Pagan looks into Cobaltus's eyes... and shares her vision with him... Then slumps bonelessly to the floor>
Posted by Cobaltus on :
<eyes Britney>
Poor girl...watching someone you love die is never easy...I never considered how terrible it must have all been on her. I only ever felt outrage at Holly for it all...
Posted by Ghost Girl on :
Cobaltus, all actions have consequences.
That you can no longer deny this means you have seen a truth you cannot now "un-see." Some may call that growing up. It can happen at any age.
Accept the torment, the weight. It is a challenge you are now ready for, no matter what times have changed already - or may change yet.
Posted by Ghost Girl on :
A locket, yes... I have heard of life-spirits being kept in them before.
Posted by Everyday Girl on :
<Brit is out of her chair and at Pagan Lass's side before she hits the floor.>
Gram? Gram?Help her you guys... Posted by Cobaltus on :
quote:Originally posted by Pagan Lass: Cobaltus... Take Rocky's hand... Brit you take Rocky's other hand...
Now Both of you take my hands...
Bast grant your daughter the wisdom and the sight to see the truth!
I See... a book of magic... a locket... and a young lady holding both...
<Pagan looks into Cobaltus's eyes... and shares her vision with him... Then slumps bonelessly to the floor>
The image implants itself into Cobalt Kid's mind as Pagan Lass falls to the floor. All at once it hits him like he is suddenly sucking in all the air in the room. All of his senses come to a grinding halt and his mind attempts to percieve what is being sent to him. Its all very blurry at first. The smell of Jasmine. A sarcastic giggle. A genuine sense of being impressed and finding that very attractive.
But they are just senses; he can hardly understand why he is reacting as such. The girl is completely unfamiliar. But he feels a...longing for her. Like she was a companion from another lifetime. Someone he trusted. Someone he loved. Someone who believed in him.
<Cobalt Kid stands silently, processing these thoughts, and the omnicom slips from his hand, landing on the Rookery floor and shattering into a hundred pieces. Though for years now Cobalt has lost his ability to cry because of the trauma and torture he endured in his early LMB years, a lone single tear runs down his cheek. His heart is yearning. Whatever void he feels in his soul, it can be filled by this girl>
I...
I don't know...who she is...? But I know where...
<puts both palms up to his eyes, and the months of being so cold, even to his friends, seem to melt away>
Britney...I'm so sorry...I never meant to hurt any of the girls...
I...I think I know...where I must go...
<and suddenly, Cobalt exits with his magnetism as his top speed, flying across Legion World in a hurry>
Posted by Pagan Lass on :
quote:Originally posted by Everyday Girl: <Brit is out of her chair and at Pagan Lass's side before she hits the floor.>
Gram? Gram?Help her you guys...
I'm okay Brat...
<Stares at the retreating form of Cobaltus.>
We're Okay...
But I need you to do something "Freaking, Dorky and Stupid" for me... and for Holly and My...
Posted by Everyday Girl on :
Gram... I... I can't...
Yes you can, we're still here, we are ready to help you, we've always been ready to help you!
Shut up you two...
But we are... If you let us!
I don't want to be a Freaking, Dorky, Stupid, Heroine! I just want to find My...
But to find her you must be you! Not whiney wimp girl! Everyday Girl! Posted by Pagan Lass on :
They're right, Brat. The whiny little wimp girl can't do the things that need to be done.
But my granddaughter, the girl who hunted down the man who killed her favorite uncle and brought him back to face trial, can...
He would have been so proud of you...
Posted by Everyday Girl on :
He's dead... he can't be proud of me...
His spirit lives on in you... We know it.
Shut up... Nobody, No one, Silence, code alpha three! Lock and Compile!
<Turns and looks at Pagan with tears streaming down her cheeks...>
Why do you want me to do that, WHY?
[ March 27, 2009, 10:30 PM: Message edited by: Everyday Girl ]
Posted by Pagan Lass on :
Because it's who and what you were destined to be... And because you won't be whole again until you do.
Posted by Everyday Girl on :
I can't... Look...
<She extends her hands and flexes a small muscle in her forearm, a pair of Beretta 9mm VLK Pistols appear in her hands. She is so surprised by the pistol's appearance that she almost drops them...>
How? I put these away years ago...
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky looks at alarm at Everyday Girl>
Britney, put those away at once! We don't allow such weapons at the Rookery!
Posted by Everyday Girl on :
<The guns disappear>
Okay Mr Rockyhopper....
<Extends her hand to Pagan>
C'Mon Gram... Let's go home...
Posted by Pagan Lass on :
In a moment...
Rockhopper Lad... Again I find myself in your debt... Your silent assistance and strength have been invaluable.
But this time <She gestures and the air in the Rookery Library begins to sparkle...>
The Magical residue of the seance... <another gesture causes the "sparkles" to settle on Rocky and slowly blend into him>
I believe that your magic will be greatly enhanced for a long time...
Again Prince, you have my thanks and gratitude, I am in your debt.
[ March 28, 2009, 09:27 AM: Message edited by: Pagan Lass ]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky takes Pagan Lass's arm and he, Tim and Hyvvie escort her and Everyday Girl to the door and they leave.>
TTL: Rocky, what just happened?
Rocky: I'm not entirely sure I understand, Tim, but I think this might be the turning point of whatever's been going on.
TTL: What was that Pagan Lass said about your magic being enhanced?
Rocky: I don't know. The only other Pyngwyn I've ever known, outside of a monastery, who used magic for anything other than ice and snow was my evil doppelgänger from Earth-4 and it drove him insane.
TTL: That won't happen to you, will it?
Rocky: I've seen power corrupt so many people. Not everyone has the discipline Pagan Lass has. There are a few former LMBers who have long since left Legion World who couldn't control their powers. Even dear Lardy--I don't think he totally grasps just how powerful he is and--well...
TTL: Speaking of Lardy, exactly what's going on there?
Rocky: You're just full of questions I really can't answer tonight, aren't you, Tim? Come on, guys. Let's see what we can raid from the Rookery fridge.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
--------INCOMING MESSAGE--------
Rocky, Pagan, everyone. We are all gathering in the Tesseracts to bring the final battle to Phineas! Every active and able LMBer is needed as soon as possible!
Good luck everyone!
Cobie, out.
-------------END MESSAGE-----------------
Posted by Phineas B. Fuddle on :
no... this world is NOT dying... only the lost dreams of conquests shall die.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Pardon me! Just passing through...
(rushes past confused staff, and raids the kitchen)
Put it all on my bill...
(exists out hidden extra-dimensional door)
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky paces the floor of the Rookery parlour; Time Teller Lad and Hyvvie enter>
TTL: Rocky, have you been drinking coffee again? You know what that stuff does to you!
Rocky: What? What are you talking about, Tim?
<Hyvvie chuckles> TTL: See? Hyvvie knows. This thing with Lardy has you all worked up.
Rocky: What? He--that is--I...<Rocky shakes his head>. Tim, there's something we need to talk about. It hasn't been very long since Clive...and now his father and I...
TTL: And don't you think I saw it coming?
Rocky: But Clive didn't exactly like Lardy and you were around him so much.
TTL: And it was great at first, but after two months and three days, he started getting so weird. I tried to stick with him, but, well, you know. And I saw how you and Lardy have been with each other lately.
Rocky: And he's coming over and I...
TTL: You need to relax.
Rocky: But...
TTL: Some candles would set the right mood. And I think some music would be nice for the background. Brahms, perhaps?
Rocky: You're determined to help me aren't you?
TTL: Rocky, you had it once before and it was gone almost as soon as it came. I thought I had it, but it wasn't to be. This may be the real thing. I can't let you let this go.
Rocky: <Hugs Tim and then pats Hyvvie> I have the best friends in explored space. Now when does Lardy get here?
TTL: Can't help you there. I can tell you the past and present. The future's not here yet.
Posted by LardLad on :
***incoming message to Rocky***
Got some important business with Des before our date. I'll be a little late, Eudyptes, but I'll be there! Promise!!!
***end meesage***
Posted by LardLad on :
<walks in with flowers>
Hey! Sorry, I'm late, Rocky--that meeting with Des went longer than expected!
<hands Rocky flowers>
I've...no idea if you like flowers or not, but I know it's kinda customary, so--
<looks around>
Wow--everything looks great!
<struggles, wondering if sharing his knowledge of Adelie's whereabouts might break the mood of their first date>
Er...what's for dinner?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Lardy, they're lovely. Thank you. <sniffs; gives Lardy a little kiss>
I hope sushi is all right. It's my favourite Earth dish. And plenty of sake, too, of course.
Lardy? You look awfully tense. Here let me...<He begins rubbing Lardy's shoulders> You are tense. Relax, sweetie. I'm sure whatever it was you and Cobie were discussed was upsetting, but you're here now. With me. <Holds him close>
Posted by LardLad on :
...mmmmmm...nice...
<closes eyes while Rocky continues massaging>
...I'll pass on the sake, if ya don't mind, sweetie...alcohol and me...well, I need to stay away from that...but I'm looking forward to discovering the world of sushi with you!
<mulls the thing on his mind>
Rocky...let's say...hypothetically...that I had something to tell you that you'd really want to hear very badly--but it would probably take you out of the moment...hypothetically, would you want to hear that something right now, or wait 'til later...hypothetically...?
Posted by Rody the Super-Rat on :
Don't tell me... it's sweeps week on Legion World.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Well, first, there's green tea if you'd rather not have sake.
<Continues massaging Lardy>
And--hypothetically--if it was something important that I would want to know about then you would make a judgement call and take my feelings into account, confident that I love you very much and would continue to do so no matter what you decided. <Gives Lardy a little kiss on the ear>. Hypothetically, that is.
So <Holds Lardy very close and whispers in his ear; Rocky's voice suddenly becomes very serious>, what is it?
Posted by LardLad on :
<turns around and faces him>
After Dru died, I...spent some time in the Dark Oval. I used Kalla Hrykos to gain access to a lot of its secrets...
<pauses>
...you have to understand I've only been able to re-access these memories the last few days...
<continues, bows head>
...anyhow, well, the whole thing was pretty shady, and I'm not proud of it...
<makes eye contact again>
...but the point is, well, I know you've been really worried about Adelie, and...I remember seeing her, Rocky. Adelie was right in the heart of the Dark Oval. I think she was there with some others undercover--and, as far as I know, she's probably still there. This was...several months ago, Rocky.
You...still haven't heard any word, have you?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky shakes his head>
Okay. <Silence> No, I haven't heard anything, really, since she left. <Silence> Thank you for telling me that, sweetie. At least now I know where she might be.
And maybe we can find her and help her. I hope so.
On the other hand, there's probably not much we can do about it tonight.
<Starts massaging Lardy again>.
Posted by LardLad on :
<stands up, hugs him>
Rocky, you have my promise that I'll do everything I can as LMB leader to bring her back to you...
<kisses him>
Posted by Lard Lad on :
<'ports in from the Lair>
Rocky? Babe, you here? I really need to talk to you about something!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Hey, Lardy. Sorry for all the clutter. We're preparing the Rookery for a state visit; that is, my mother, the Empress Maryss is coming. What's up?
Posted by Lard Lad on :
<embraces him>
It's great to see you again....anyhow, I don't know if you've been keeping up with this Zardi business, but--I've felt this connection with Ghost Girl and with Zardi somehow. I'm not sure you believe in this kind of thing, but I've begun to suspect I knew them in a past life. So I went to the expert on such matters.....
<tells him about the mushroom he got from Mayavale and all about the dreamwalk he just experienced at the Lair>
Anyhow, more and more, I'm feeling how huge a threat Zardi might be and how accessing this past life of mine might be useful to defeating him. I was thinking about having one of the mystics, well, bring him out.
What do you think, Rocky?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky sits and scratches his head.>
Pyngwynyy don't believe in reincarnation as a general rule, but we certainly do believe in magic <his fingers crackle with ice magic>, which regularly shows us things that don't make a lot of sense otherwise. It's certainly worth investigating. It's beyond my powers, of course. Which of our magi were going to ask? Maxx? Stu? Pagan Lass?
[ October 04, 2009, 04:54 PM: Message edited by: Rockhopper Lad ]
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Well, Maxx and Stu haven't been around lately, so probably Luna, if she can do that sort of thing.
<looks Rocky in the eyes>
The point is that if I do this, I won't exactly be me for a while. Do you understand the implications, here?
I mean, trust me, I won't do it if I can't be assured that I can be brought back. But, well, in any case I won't be here with you for an extended period. I won't know you, you know?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky nods.>
I understand. You have to do the right thing, and this is the right thing for you. I knew when I signed on that this wouldn't be an easy ride.
<Rocky puts his arms around Lardy and places a small kiss on his lips.>
I love you very much, Lardy. If nothing else, you must know by now that I'm very patient. I'll still be here.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
That's what I needed to hear, babe...
<kisses him back and strongly>
Just know, this guy I was, he was a really good guy. I could feel his goodness when I touched his life. I...I was envious.
<bows his head slightly in shame>
His...was the only life I touched of mine that wasn't...tainted...by evil.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Lardy, remember, we've all done things we regret. Yes, even me! Two other things we Pyngwynyy do believe very strongly in are forgiveness and reconciliation.
<Puts his hand on Lardy's chin> You're a good man, Lardy. Don't forget that.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Yeah, I know. It's good to have you here to remind me every once in awhile. However, it sounds like you've a story you haven't told me. Remind me to ask you about it...later....
<turns out lights>
Posted by Lard Lad on :
<much later, the two lie in bed spooning, Rocky being asleep>
<Lardy lies there awake, sleeplessly thinking> I'm taking a huge risk here. I've a feeling I will be testing Rocky's understanding to the limits doing what I feel I must do. There's no telling what this persona will do while he's in control. I know I can trust in his goodness, but I know he may be drawn to Ghost Girl if I'm right. If Luna can help me, I've gotta make sure there's a safety net in place, so I can resume control as soon as possible...
<embraces Rocky's sleeping form and tries to go to sleep>
<tomorrow, Lardy knows, will be a step into the unknown>
<whispers> I love you, Rocky... Posted by Ghost Girl on :
(unseen, an intangible hand mimics a caress. Neither living occupant of the room sees or hears their visitor)
Sleep well, Lard Lad. May you have the strength to walk the path you seek to commence.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
<wakes up, dresses, checks missed calls on communicator>
Well, I guess the honeymoon's over, so to speak...
<looks at Rocky's sleeping form>
I hope you don't come to regret your support of me. I'll do everything in my power t prevent that.
<kisses Rocky's cheek> I love you so much.
<'ports to Security Office>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
And as we turn the corner on another year, we commence the celebrating at the Rookery. Pop in as you have time for festive food and beverage, as always, supplied by the Rookery's comely and scantily-clad waitstaff.
The party continues through Twelfth Night and the Birthday of Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle, so we bid you all welcome.
{Raises a glass of champagne} Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and the best year ever in 3010!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
I could use a glass. Its been a hectic few weeks and all the stress has been piling on just in time for Christmas (and not Christmas related stress).
So here's to good friends and being able to relax. Posted by Blockade Boy on :
Are people still spooning? I'm not attending any party where people are spooning. Forking neither.
Drinking in moderation is okay.
Posted by Mattropolis on :
I'll drink to that! and that! and that!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
The spooning was over months ago, BB. Please, eat, drink and be merry.
Vanessa, Deirdre, Zach, please see to Mssrs. Cobalt, Blockade and Mattropolis.
Posted by Stealth on :
Wheeee! Party party party!
Am I fashionably late to the festivities?
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
You are fashionably fashionable, Stealth.
I feel like swinging from the chandelier. (The odd part is, I haven't had anything to drink yet.)
Posted by Stealth on :
This old thing? I got it from the charity shop. But thank you.
Start swinging, Huey, while the jukebox plays "Mickey's Monkey."
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
Vanessa just asked me to spoon and Deirdre with her lovely irish accent, asked me if I wanted to fork.
Just to be sociable but NEXT YEAR, I expect better behavior from these two.
Someone pass me a double please. I think I'm going to be ashamed of myself.
Posted by Stealth on :
Here you go, BB.
[Offers BB Doublemint chewing gum.]
Woooo! I'm still in control of the jukebox. It's hair metal time!
"LOVE ME LIKE A BOMB, BABY, COME AND GET IT ON..."
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
quote:Originally posted by Stealth: Start swinging, Huey, while the jukebox plays "Mickey's Monkey."
I'll wait for "Shock the Monkey" by Peter Gabriel.
Posted by Stealth on :
Okay, but first we have to hear my favorite Peter Gabriel song, "Solsbury Hill."
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
I just youtubed Solisbury Hill--I had heard it before but had no idea what it was called. Good song.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Stealth, HWW, so glad you could both make it.
Luke, Cindy, please fetch a libation for Ms. Stealth and Mr. Wanders.
Posted by CJ Taylor on :
Hey gang! I brought fish!
Posted by dedman on :
Hey all, happy holidays
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
CJ! It's always a pleasure! And Deddy! I'm so glad to see you!
Daniel, please see to Mr Taylor's beverage choice. Amanda, please get something for Mr Dedman to drink.
Posted by Stealth on :
Luke's cute, but I'm looking to get lucky with Deirdre, especially after BB rejected her.
Huey, glad I could help you put a name to a song you like.
Oh, good, the karaoke machine's finally here. Let the flood of cheeseball pop classics begin. I'll kick things off with this bit of ear-candy from Sheena:
"Wake up every morning Stumble out of bed Stretching and a-yawning Another day ahead..."
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
And since you mentioned Sweet on your thread, I'm gearing up the karaoke machine for this song.
Posted by Stealth on :
I love the Sweet. My computer's too slow for YouTube, so could you please tell me which Sweet song you chose?
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
"Love is Like Oxygen."
Posted by Stealth on :
Great choice! Ahh, Brian Connolly's swan song with the band. Reportedly, Connolly was very proud of the high notes he was able to hit on "Love is Like Oxygen", because his voice had been damaged a couple years earlier, after a blow to the throat during a brawl (not, I emphasize, with any of his bandmates.)
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
You know your Sweet, Stealth.
I have a personal interest in the band as one of the first records I ever owned was "Little Willy." Two years later, Sweet had two more irresistable hits with "Ballroom Blitz" and "Fox On the Run." In spite of the success of those records, little information about Sweet was available in the U.S. (or at least in my midwestern section of it). They seemed to appear every couple of years with another smash hit, then disappear for awhile. After "Oxygen" in 1978, they disappeared for good. (Thanks to rock encyclopedias, I was eventually able to learn their story.)
Getting to watch their old videos on YouTube is like seeing the half of my childhood that I missed.
Posted by Stealth on :
(Stealth hears He Who Wanders say her name, then stumbles out of the guest bedroom, accompanied close behind by Deirdre. Both look very happy.)
Hm? Oh, the Sweet. Yeah.
My favorite Sweet single is "Blockbuster."
My favorite Sweet album track is "Set Me Free."
Let's put "Blockbuster" on the karaoke machine.
"DOES ANYONE KNOW THE WAY? DID WE HEAR SOMEONE SAY...? WEEEEE JUST HAAAVEN'T GOT A CLUUUUE WHAT TO DOOOOOOO! DOES ANYONE KNOW THE WAY? THERE'S GOT TO BE A WAY... ...TO BLOCKBUSTEEEEEEEER"
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
Gee, if you've been in the bedroom all this time, who was that I was talking to?!
Posted by Stealth on :
Well, if you wanted to swing from the chandelier without being drunk, you could conceivably see someone who isn't there without being drunk. Posted by Stealth on :
And speaking of chandeliers, it's time for me to do my impression of Scarlett Johansson's character from Saturday Night Live, who helps her parents advertise their chandelier business.
"LOOKIT AWL DESE CHANDELEAHS! LOOKIT DIS ONE! AN' DAT ONE! AN' DIS ONE! AN' DAT ONE!"
Thank you, thank you, I'm here all twelve days.
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
quote:Originally posted by Stealth: Well, if you wanted to swing from the chandelier without being drunk, you could conceivably see someone who isn't there without being drunk.
Darned hallucinations! I need a drink.
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
quote:Originally posted by Stealth: And speaking of chandeliers, it's time for me to do my impression of Scarlett Johansson's character from Saturday Night Live, who helps her parents advertise their chandelier business.
"LOOKIT AWL DESE CHANDELEAHS! LOOKIT DIS ONE! AN' DAT ONE! AN' DIS ONE! AN' DAT ONE!"
Thank you, thank you, I'm here all twelve days.
Sounds like you do, too. Posted by Stealth on :
It'd have to be non-alcoholic. My meds and alcohol don't mix.
Oh.
Why, thank you, Deirdre.
Cheers, Huey.
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
Cheers, Stealth.
Posted by Stealth on :
(Sips)
This is such a great party. And it's just getting started. Just think, ten more days to go.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Stealth: (Sips)
This is such a great party. And it's just getting started. Just think, ten more days to go.
[draws herself a hot buttered rum and pets a certain beagle, who looks very fetching in his snowman sweater]
I brought chocolate peanut-butter chip cookies. Dig in, Folks. The co-op had a sale on the chips, so I made plenty.
Posted by Stealth on :
Yay! Cleome's here and she brought cookies!
Cleome, may I introduce you to my new romantic partner, Deirdre?
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
Thanks for the cookies, cleome. They go well with eggnog.
Posted by cleome on :
[shakes hands all around]
Mazel Tov, Ladies.
HWW, remember that it's okay to dunk when you're around friends.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Cramer, how lovely to see you. There are several musical groups playing at various times and places, so I'm sure there will be something to your liking.
And Cleome! I knew you wouldn't be long. A happiest of holidays to you! And thank you so much for the cookies. Cookies are my favorite Terran dessert!
Derek, Greg, please get Ms. Cramer and Ms. Cleome their libations.
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
quote:Originally posted by cleome: HWW, remember that it's okay to dunk when you're around friends.
At first, I thought you said it's okay to be DRUNK around friends.
Either way works for me. Posted by He Who Wanders on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: Greg, please get Ms. Cramer and Ms. Cleome their libations.
Be happy to!
Oh, you're talking to a different Greg.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Well, you may if you want to, but I was talking to the scantily-clad waiter over yon.
Of course, if you'd like to serve drinks wearing only a Santa hat, French cuffs, a bow tie, shorts and boots, HWW, feel free! Posted by He Who Wanders on :
I'll pass on the costuming, but I don't mind getting anyone a drink.
Posted by Arachne on :
I'll have a mulled cider, HWW. Posted by He Who Wanders on :
Your wish is my command, Arachne.
Posted by Sarcasm Kid on :
Does anyone mind if I play something?
Posted by Sarcasm Kid on :
Ah, what the hell. Anyway, they were using this for commercial breaks on Adult Swim but I had no idea it was real until I looked it up on youtube.
It's an 8 bit version of "O Christmas Tree" made up entirely of video game sounds. It was made by Rush Coil. It can get a bit annoying, mind you.
I am inhabiting the body of one of my soul's descendants and attending a celebration thrown by that descendant's current lover.
Somehow, it is even more awkward because the conflict that necessitated my presence has been inexplicably intermitted yet still looms indefinitely. Because of that uncertainty, it seems imprudent to return the host soul to its home. So I am familiar to them but a stranger as well.
Oh well. It just seems rude to alienate myself during a time of great celebration, so...
<raises a glass>
Greetings, friends! King Lardi of Atlantis wishes you all a festive holiday!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
{Rockhopper Lad, knowing this moment would come is, at least outwardly prepared. He bows slightly}
Your Majesty, the House of Rockhopper and the Pyngwyny Mission on Legion World are honored by your presence. We offer you food and drink and conversation. My staff is at your disposal.
Posted by Lardi on :
<returns bow>
You are a gracious host, Prince Eudyptes.
<closer, lowering voice>
I apologize at the awkwardness of this moment, friend. I am quite alone in this strange new world and, admittedly, sought this opportunity for some companionship and diversion. However, say the word, and I will make my stay a short one with no enmity felt.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Please stay as long as you like. All are welcome at the Rookery. You need feel no awkwardness, Sir. Zach, please fix His Majesty a plate.
By your leave, Sir, I do have to attend to my other guests, but we shall converse anon.
Ah, Arachne, I'm so glad you could come. I see Huey has seen to your beverage needs already. Please let any of the waitstaff know if you would like anything else.
Posted by Stealth on :
Guess what, everybody. Deirdre and I are going to marry! And she doesn't mind being the "groom"! Ah, whirlwind romances... Posted by cleome on :
[sits up on comfy couch, rubbing eyes]
Wow! What a great night! I even remember some of it. Good thing that I drank all that water and aspirin before turning in. Almost no hangover at all!
[feels around for wallet] Hmmm... It seems lighter. Oh, yeah. We sent out for pizza around four AM, and then we took up a collection so that Stealth and Deidre could honeymoon in Vail.
[stretches] Time for a quick shower and change of clothes before I have to set up the brunch. I wonder if Rocky's up yet?
[covers Lardi, who's sleeping on the neighboring couch, with a comfy throw before tiptoeing out]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I just wanted, on the day itself, to take this opportunity to wish all of Legion World a Happy Christmas Day!
Now, eleven more days to party! Posted by He Who Wanders on :
Happy Christmas to you, too, Rocky!
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Happy Boxing Day! The party's a little quiet right now, but it's still the best place to be.
Posted by Stealth on :
quote:Originally posted by cleome: we took up a collection so that Stealth and Deidre could honeymoon in Vail.
Thanks, everybody. You're all so very kind.
We're going to have the wedding during the party. I'm getting into my bridal gown right now. I feel like a princess!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Stealth, I'm so happy for you and Deirdre. She's a kind, gentle soul. The Rookery is at your disposal. Would you like a Pyngwyny wedding? My chaplain available to conduct the ceremony.
Posted by Stealth on :
I would love a Pyngwyny wedding. Thank you, Rocky.
Posted by Deirdre on :
[Adjusts tuxedo]
Rocky, I must thank you. When I signed on to work for you here at the Pyngwyn colonies, I never thought I'd end up meeting the love of my life.
I do need to fetch myself a drink to calm my nerves, though.
Posted by Deirdre on :
Erm...Stealth was wondering if we could add Pengo to the guest list. Amazing how she remembers this kind of stuff.
Posted by Arachne on :
Finaly, the last holiday family dinner is over. Soooooo tired. Anyone got some Berry Beaver Buzz?
What's this about a wedding?
Posted by Deirdre on :
Hello, Arachne. Being that the Pyngwyn Colonies and Legion World are socially progressive, Stealth and I will be marrying.
Posted by Arachne on :
Ah. (I am so out of the loop these days. )
Posted by Lardi on :
<wakes up from his slumber on the couch and takes in the wedding preparations>
This reminds me of my whirlwind courtship of my beloved Myla. Why, oh why, have I been unable to locate her in the guise of this 'Ghost Girl'?
No, no...melancholy is inappropriate behavior for a King on such a joyous occasion. I must do what I can to help!
<catches up with Rocky's scrambling staff and assists them with preparations>
Posted by Deirdre on :
The wedding ceremony will take place tomorrow night at 7.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<stumbles out of guest room, obviously very hungover and looking like hell>
'Morning. Er, evening.
<stretches, sees Stealth with Deirdre>
Well, this is a pleasant turn of events! Congratulations to you both.
<realizes he's standing there with no shirt, no boots and only a pair of pants that aren't his; also recalls he went on a crazy drinking binge for the Holidays because he felt sorry for himself that Jailbait Lass and he aren't speaking any longer and Lardy wasn't around to have drinks with him>
Guess its back to the daily ground for me...might as well take a shower.
<sees Lardi>
Bah. Let me know when the real Lardy is back.
<grabs bottle of champagne on way to the shower>
Posted by dedman on :
Hey ladies, congrats!
I guess I'll have to break out my finery for the occassion Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Do we toss ice cubes instead of rice at a Pyngwyny wedding?
Posted by Stealth on :
Gather around, everyone. The big moment is here.
Posted by Stealth on :
I do.
Posted by Deirdre on :
I do.
Posted by Deirdre on :
We've only just begun...
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
{Py’kozelyz, the Pyngwynpalian priest who has been one of Rockhopper Lad's mentors and closest advisors over the years officiates as Deirdre and Stealth exchange traditional Pyngwyny vows}
{Rockhopper Lad raises a glass}
To the happy couple, Deirdre and Stealth, many years of health and happiness!
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
To the happy couple!
Posted by Arachne on :
Posted by dedman on :
A void of darkness opens in the room, dedman steps out, dragging lifesized gold statues of Stealth and Deirdre.
Hey ladies, sorry I missed the "I do's" but these took a bit longer than expected to prepare. Congrats!
Posted by Stealth on :
Wow. Those statues are awesome. Thanks, Deddy. And thanks to everybody for the good wishes and thanks most of all to Rocky.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Posted by Deirdre on :
Thank you all so much.
Stealth and I are Vail bound, we'll ring in the new year there.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Happy New Year to all my honored guests at the Rookery. As we raise our glasses to toast the New Year, let us also toast to a friend we leave behind: To Yellow Kid. We miss you, my friend.
Posted by dedman on :
Ai! Happy new year, and may Yellow Kid be in a better place
Posted by cleome on :
[snif!]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
And here we are: January 5th, Twelfth Night and the Birthday of Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle.
Thank you all for coming and for making this the best Rookery holiday party ever!
And a special congratulations and best wishes to Legion World's newest married couple, Stealth and Deirdre! All the best, ladies. I'm so pleased I could host your nuptials.
Thank you again, everyone for dropping by. Let's make 3010 a great year on Legion World!
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
Thank you, Rocky, for hosting the best twelve-day party I've ever attended.
Posted by Rody the Super-Rat on :
I think I may be attracted to a penguin. Is it wrong to feel this kind of cross-species love?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Rody the Super-Rat: I think I may be attracted to a penguin. Is it wrong to feel this kind of cross-species love?
In my time in the LMB, Rody, I have had two romantic relationships, both with humans. I don't see as it's a problem. Posted by dedman on :
And we can't can't forget Cobie's past liason's with sheep Posted by Lardi on :
Past liasons? Posted by Fat Cramer on :
He swore off after he was chased by a protective sheep dog.
Posted by Lardi on :
Chased off or...
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
If not for my relationship with Princess Ovina, the Sheep People of Planet Fleece would have invaded and we'd all be working in the wool mines right now. I can't understand how the tried and true method of seducing the conquering people's Princess, Queen or High Priestess gets me all kinds of flack for this one.
I won't even tell you how Lash was able to defeat the Planetary Champion, Protecive Sheep Dog. Some of you might even find that offensive!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
All right, folks. There's going to be a party here later. Posted by Deirdre on :
Stealth and I will be there. Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Yay! Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Everyone get ready! Just ten posts after this one! Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
XIV
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I'm Vermont! The first after the original thirteen! Posted by Lardi on :
Yaaaaaaayyyyyy, VERMONT!!!!
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
Congratulations, Rocky! I hear Vermont is lovely this time of year.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thank you, Lardy!
Actually, I'm now the thirteenth-highest poster in LW, though I was the fourteenth Time Trapper: I passed Stu with my 10,001st post.
Posted by Lardi on :
Not as lovely, by far, as the fourteenth Time Trapper, Sir Rocket J. Hopper! Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Aw, you're just sayin' that 'cuz it's true.
Actually, Stu is also very cute. Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by He Who Wanders: Congratulations, Rocky! I hear Vermont is lovely this time of year.
And I missed HWW's congratulations (congratulation?)! Thank you! I've given you something to write about in this month's top 40! Posted by Deirdre on :
Yay Rocky!
Stealth sends her regards and says that knowing your love of Peanuts, your new Time Trapper status has given her a vision of Lucy Van Pelt as Glorith. Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Aww, thank you, Deirdre.
Let Stealth know that the Lucy/Glorith thing made me laugh. "You blockhead! You handed me the hourglass!"
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Congrats Rocky on achieving Time Trapper status!
That's quite a feat considering you joined well after all of the 13 that preceeded you! All these years later I can't imagine LW without you! Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thanks, Cobie! I wish I'd found LW sooner, but I'm very grateful for the four-and-a-half years I've spent here so far.
And more for HWW, Deirdre and Stealth!
Posted by dedman on :
Congrats Rocky, thats quite the milestone
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thanks, Deddy. At the pace you've been posting of late, you should make it before too terribly much longer.
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Congratulation Rockhopper Lad! You look good in the purple robe.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thanks, Quis! Posted by cleome on :
[raises first Bloody Mary of the weekend]
[gives wolf-whistle]
That's quite a shapely ankle, Mr. Hopper.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thanks, Cleome! I know you'll be setting a record for getting your purple robes. Posted by Exnihil on :
Belated Congrats on the elite status, Rocky...
...waaaaaaaaaait just a minute, though... now that you're a Time Trapper... how do I know that my congrats are, in fact, belated?
Why, the very Rocky that I think I'm congratulating a day late, could have appeared before me from just moments after his 10,000th post and I'm actually the first to wish him well!
Yeah... that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
No matter where and when you express it, I appreciate your well wishes, Ex. Posted by Lardi on :
Poor Ex! He has 8637 posts to go until he will finally know the truth. Keep postin', Ex...we know you'll eventually make it to our ranks.
Posted by SharkLad on :
Congrats, Rocky! Go have yourself a Peppermint Patty-cake ...
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thanks, Sharky! Posted by He Who Wanders on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad:
quote:Originally posted by He Who Wanders: Congratulations, Rocky! I hear Vermont is lovely this time of year.
And I missed HWW's congratulations (congratulation?)! Thank you! I've given you something to write about in this month's top 40!
That you have!
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
It occurs to me that Rocky's Time Trapper nickname should be "Monte" (after Vermont) and mine should be "Rhodey" (after Rhode Island, the 13th state).
Or not.
Posted by Ram Boy on :
Congratulations, Rocky! As a tribute, I was planning on having your 10,000th post -
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: XIV
- tattooed on my butt, but then Snake the tattoo guy said the animation process might kill me.
Again congrats!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I appreciate the thought, Rammy. Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by He Who Wanders: It occurs to me that Rocky's Time Trapper nickname should be "Monte" (after Vermont) and mine should be "Rhodey" (after Rhode Island, the 13th state).
Or not.
Y'know, I was actually going to try to come up with corresponding nicknames for the other 12 Trappers in order, but I don't think that would work too well.
Besides, I really don't think Outdoor Miner would want to be known as "Mary".
Posted by cleome on :
So now whenever Rocky comes into the room, the band will strike up "Moonlight In Vermont"?
Cool.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Interestingly enough, even though I was born, spent 12 years of childhood and six years of adulthood in neighboring Massachusetts, I have never been to Vermont. Vermont and Wisconsin are the only states east of the Mississippi that I have never visited.
Posted by He Who Wanders on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: Besides, I really don't think Outdoor Miner would want to be known as "Mary".
We can call him "Lando."
Posted by cleome on :
Whoever is "New Jersey" is destined to be my soulmate. Rhino's, too, I suppose-- given the bride-collecting record of at least one "real" incarnation of the Time Trapper.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Number three (New Jersey) would be Cobie. I'm not quite sure what to say. Posted by cleome on :
I'm not looking forward to explaining this to his family, let me tell you...
Another Bloody Mary, Seth. Make it a triple this time, okay?
Posted by Lardi on :
Damn, I'm just too effin' lazy to look up what state I correspond to! Help me, librarian--you're my only hope! Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
You were the twelfth Time Trapper, Lardy, so you're North Carolina.
We can call you Carrie--or maybe NoCarrie, to distinguish you from whoever was eighth (SoCarrie).
Posted by Lardi on :
Sweet--I was born in NC!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
quote:Originally posted by cleome: Whoever is "New Jersey" is destined to be my soulmate. Rhino's, too, I suppose-- given the bride-collecting record of at least one "real" incarnation of the Time Trapper.
quote:Originally posted by cleome:
I'm not looking forward to explaining this to his family, let me tell you...
Another Bloody Mary, Seth. Make it a triple this time, okay?
I'll share a drink with you, soulmate
New Jersey, eh? It fits my LW rep Posted by dedman on :
Lol, Cobie should go on the "Jersey Shore", MTV's finest hour of television Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky arrives with tears in his eyes> Sffenyskus, please, whoever calls, just take a message. <Goes into his room> There's only one sentient I can see right now. <Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle comes running up> Oh, Hyvvie. I love you so much! <holds Hyvvie and breaks down crying>. I don't know what to do!
Posted by Ram Boy on :
<In an effort to cheer up Rocky, Ram Boy enters with a two pints of Ben&Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie froyo, two spoons and a doggy wonder treat for Hywie>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Rammy, thank you. That's very sweet. I guess I really need to get this out. I just talked to Lardy--er--Officer Taylor over at SHAKES. Things have been so weird these last few months with him channeling that Lardi persona and now wanting to pick up where we left off now that he's himself again. And losing his powers. I-I don't know what to do.
<Starts eating> Chocolate is another reason, by the way, that I really love Earth culture.
Posted by Mattropolis on :
<Looks around>
What's going on in here?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Smiles>
Come on in, Matt. Sffenyskus always knows when not to listen to me. I need to be with friends. Pull up a seat. Feel free to join us in some frozen yogurt. I think I have an extra spoon somewhere.
Posted by Mattropolis on :
Yum. I think I will.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Perhaps this really is what I needed. I'll have Sffenyskus bring us some Naltorian brandy.
Posted by Mattropolis on :
UHoh... Hope I don't pass out.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I'm sure you won't. The Naltorians had the foresight, pardon the pun, to make their brandy with a very light kick.
Posted by Mattropolis on :
I should have known they would have forseen any difficulties Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
My goodness! I've been quite remiss in my hosting duties! The annual Rookery Christmas Party is on! Party away folks! The shindig last the twelve days of Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by cleome on :
Sweet, Rocky!
I'll be taking care of the customary bagel-and-lox brunch in the A.M., so I'd better just have an herbal tea for tonight. Plenty of time to indulge in a few Screwdrivers tomorrow morning, though!
Happy Holidays, LMB! See you in a few hours.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Of course. Our scantily-clad waitstaff are at your disposal. Zach, please fetch Miss Cleome her tea. Thank you.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Great party as always, Rocky.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
And you are looking lovely, as always, Dear Fanfie. We need to get you a drink! Gwendolyn, please fetch Miss Fanfic a libation of her choice. Thank you.
Posted by KryptonKid on :
Where should I put my coat, er...cape?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Merry Christmas, KK. One of our scantily-clad waitstaff will take it for you.
Daniel, please take Mr Krypton's wrap. Tony, please see what Mr Krypton would like to drink.
Posted by Mattropolis on :
Hello? Anyone here?
Posted by He Who LSHes on :
Matt! A voice from the past.
Recent past, but past nonetheless.
Posted by future king on :
Sorry I'm late, but the day is young! Hello everybody!!! Hope everyone's enjoying themselves.
Posted by Mattropolis on :
Posted by Karl Earl Nick Tain on :
Hey, all! I brought some gingerbread cookies!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Welcome, my friends!
Please help yourself to some comestibles from the buffet. My scantily-clad waitstaff will assist you in any way possible.
Posted by Mattropolis on :
Any way?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Any way. Posted by Mattropolis on :
YAY
Posted by cleome on :
Well, what an awesome brunch! And my first as a Time Trapper. Thanks for letting me set up shop with you, Rocky!
Maybe I shouldn't have had that fifth Screwdriver, though.
Time to grab a bit more black coffee and then go finish baking the cookies. I hope I have an apron somewhere to throw over this purple robe...
[takes envelope from pocket]
Rocky, make sure you give this to the staff. They're all such sweethearts, and I want them to know how much I appreciate it.
I'll be back later today!
Posted by Lucifer07 on :
Hey better late than never. Merry Christmas everyone.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
The party goes on till Twelfth Night and the birthday of Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle on January 5th, so no worries about being late.
Now, someone, please fetch Mister Seven a libation.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
As the party continues, tonight will of course be the ringing in of the New Year, 3011. Song sheets for "Auld Lang Syne" will be passed out with the champagne at midnight. We'll sing all verses.
Posted by Lad With Glasses on :
(revelers relax and chat cordially amongst themselves, enjoying an uncharacteristically warm and sunny morning.)
(the wait staff tidies the room and brings more refreshment)
(nobody seems to notice the quiet soul sitting in a corner, warming his hands with a mug of coffee)
LWG writes:
What a pleasant space. I don't understand what force brought me here. Yet looking out amongst all these happy faces, I feel as though--
(a waiter approaches and holds out a coffee pot with an enquiring look. LWG holds up the palm-sized omnicom on which he writes his journal.)
Yes. A refill would be most welcome. Thank You.
(having fulfilled his task, the waiter starts walking away, only to be stopped by the host. Both men talk briefly, shooting perplexed glances in the direction of Lad With Glasses.)
Damn. I've drawn attention to myself. The need for companionship is surely a curse on mortal man-- if... such is what I truly am...?
Enough questions for now. Some...instinct tells me that speech would be both futile and perhaps imperiling to these innocents. Whatever work I must do and answers I must uncover, they will not be found here. I'd best be leaving.
(with a final, wistful glance at the festivities, LWG puts down his coffee mug and silently departs out a side door. In the hustle and bustle of pre-New Year's pleasures, he is soon forgotten)
Posted by He Who LSHes on :
Hey, what happened to Lad With Glasses? He was here just a second ago.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I don't know. Daniel refilled his coffee and then he left without finishing it.
He knows he's welcome whenever he wants to rejoin us. In the meantime, Marguerite, please see to Mister He Who.
Posted by cleome on :
Rocky, I have some last-minute provisions to pick up for tomorrow. Can I borrow one of the waitstaff to help me carry everything to and from the car? I brought along an extra hat and parka in case it gets cold out.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Certainly, my dear.
Hector, would you please assist Miss Cleome with her errands? Thank you.
Posted by cleome on :
[gives Rocky a peck on the cheek]
Thanks, Hon! I'll be back with the goodies before you know it!
[hands Hector the hat and parka] Bring that with you, Cutie! Better safe than sorry.
[exits]
Posted by Abin Quank on :
Nice Party, Rocky!
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<as Security Chief, Lardy feels compelled to make at least a token appearance>
Okay, I'm here at my ex's party. I'll meet, greet, shake a few hands, then leave...
<glances at bar>
Nope. Not going there...
<starts making the rounds>
Posted by He Who LSHes on :
<I know how you feel, Lardy. I was invited to my ex's wedding back in September. Screw token appearances. >
Posted by cleome on :
[sigh]
/My dogs are dying, what with the busy work schedule and all the party stuff./
[looks over in the direction of the bar]
/Maybe those two mopers, Chief and HWL, will want to come hang out in the kitchen with me while I relax and straighten up./
/At least everyone seems to be enjoying the cookies I brought./
/Whoa. The coffee pot's empty. Maybe I'll fire up another. No need to bother Rocky's staff when they're already so busy. Maybe I'll add a little dark rum to my java. Just for medicinal purposes, of course./
[kicks off dress boots, puts stockinged feet up right by the warm stove, and sighs happily]
Another year well-spent!
Posted by He Who LSHes on :
I'm done moping. It's time for some chocolate mint cookies and rum-flavored java, thanks!
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<goes to kitchen to hang out with cleome>
<sees she's taken off her boots>
Fancy one of my famous foot massages, clee?
Posted by cleome on :
You guys are so good for my ego.
[happy sigh]
I'm just sorry that mr_cleome can't be here for the party.
[raises coffee mug]
Anyway, drink up, you guys! I have a feeling that 2011's gonna' be our year!
Posted by He Who LSHes on :
mr_cleome's missing out on one helluva bash. Posted by Chief Lardy on :
So...pass on the foot massage?
Posted by Abin Quank on :
Just relax and enjoy the company, Chiefy. You don't have to be on duty 24/7.
Posted by He Who LSHes on :
Unless your duty involves running out and picking up some more rum.
Posted by Abin Quank on :
Okay I was wrong! Chief, you're on duty...
Posted by Karl Earl Nick Tain on :
Happy New Year!
especially to Deddy in Newfoundland. 2:35 min to go there...
Posted by cleome on :
quote:Originally posted by Chief Lardy: So...pass on the foot massage?
Have a coupla' cookies first, Chief. The night's still young.
Abin! Pull up a chair. But look in that canvas tote I left next to the recycling bin first. There should be a fresh bottle of rum in it.
Posted by cleome on :
quote:Originally posted by He Who LSHes: mr_cleome's missing out on one helluva bash.
The end of the legal year takes its toll. Plus, he had to run out and buy more cat food. Hell hath no fury like cats with no kibble on 1/1/11, y'know.
Posted by He Who LSHes on :
Believe it or not, it hadn't occurred to me that in a few hours it will be 1/1/11. Does this mean that the world will end, the Second Coming will arrive, or Democrats and Republicans will get along?
Probably not, but all those ones have to mean something!
Posted by cleome on :
[tops off mug with rum before raising it high in the air again]
Odds are all those things will happen before the cats finally start to get along!
Cheers!
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<sips hot cocoa>
Man, you guys are great! Drunk...but great!
Posted by He Who LSHes on :
Back*hic*atcha, Chiefy!
Cheers! (And Night Court, too!)
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
Looks like I'm <shudder> designated driver. Posted by Karl Earl Nick Tain on :
A toast!
rye, with butter and raspberry jelly.
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
To K.E.N.T. being "Kent" again some day! Posted by cleome on :
To Abin and Nighty!
[raises mug again]
Thanks to them, I've already got one resolution accomplished!
[munches cookie]
Posted by future king on :
Oh geez, this party has been going on for over a week ... nice! Happy 2011 everybody!!! Um ... can I get a lift home from somebody, I'm feeling mighty tipsy. *hick*
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
We have plenty of guest rooms here at the Rookery, FK. You can sleep it off here. Eliza, please show Mister King to the Londo suite. Thank you.
Posted by future king on :
Much obliged, much obliged! Posted by Chief Lardy on :
I'll be leaving soon if anybody needs a designated driver. Definitely won't be spending the night...
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thank you for coming, Lardy. It meant a lot to me to see you here. {Gives Lardy a friendly hug} I hope 3011 brings us both health and happiness.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Oh, yes, the hot chocolate and cookie trolley will now be making its rounds. Enjoy!
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
Bye, guys.
<leaves>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
And here we are at Twelfth Night, which, of course, is also the birthday of Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle.
Dog-friendly cake (and cake of the more conventional variety) will be served with champagne.
Please do take a (pardon the expression) doggie bag of goodies on your way out.
Have a great year, everyone! Posted by cleome on :
Happy Birthday, Wonder Beagle!
Many more happy and prosperous ones to come, I hope!
Posted by Lad With Glasses on :
(LWG looks around the empty living room)
(pours himself a fresh cup of coffee from the pot on the sideboard, writes in Omnicom)
Rockhopper Lad appears to be absent. Nothing to do but wait...
[ January 23, 2011, 08:22 AM: Message edited by: Lad With Glasses ]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky arrives, harried from his recent ordeal; presently he sees LWG>
Hello. I remember you. You were at my Christmas party. What can I do for you?
Posted by Lad With Glasses on :
(LWG stands, bowing his head slightly for politeness)
(Rockhopper Lad notes that sitting next to LWG on a small table are a coffee cup and several small tools, such as might be used to repair a watch or a handheld communicator)
(LWG's words come not from the Omnicom this time, but from a window that pops open in mid-air above his left hand: the ring finger of that hand has a ring around it)
/Much better/ thinks LWG. /So much less cumbersome to use the ring for speech than the Omnicom. I need only focus my thoughts a certain way and they appear before others as they should/
First of all, my apologies for my rude behavior here recently. I came to you because I don't know where else to turn for help...
(seeing that Rocky has no trouble reading his speech, LWG relaxes somewhat. He begins gathering up the tools he used to modify his ring and stows them carefully in a jacket pocket as he "speaks")
You see, I awoke in deep space not far from this locale, barely one month ago. I awoke in the ruins of what looked to have once been... a place where robots were built. The variety that you might expect to see in combat, rather than for peaceable purposes.
(LWG finishes putting the tools away, and sighs)
I awoke with nothing but the clothes on my back, as well as this ring and the toolkit. There was also...
(he shivers slightly, then picks up the coffee mug again to warm his hands)
...A mace. A bloodied mace. I am no combatant, Rockhopper Lad. There seems to be little remaining in my mind that recalls the time before my... awakening, but of that I'm most certain. At any rate, there was one other thing in the pocket of my jacket...
(LWG produces a piece of stationary, folded into quarters, and hands it to Rockhopper Lad)
It appears to have the letterhead of your... comrade's Security Office. But there is no signature, as you see, and the language in which it's written in is unknown to me. I thought that perhaps...
(Again, LWG waits)
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky is sitting in his favorite chair, drinking tea and reading. Hyvvie is at his side, curled up on the floor. Suddenly, Hyvvie stirs and growls>
Hyvster, what's up? I know that look. You smell trouble and it's headed this way!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
--Incoming Call--
Rocky, it's Cobie...I'm in some real trouble and so are a bunch of us...
We have nowhere to go and don't think we're safe. The Security Office is out of control and there is a real danger on Legion World.
Could we come to the Rookery...Ranger, Furball, Ex, Power Boy, and a young kid named Question Kid?
I'm sorry to put this burden on you...
<Rocky can tell that not only is Cobalt out of breath, he is generally worried, something he almost never let's on>
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<arrives at the Rookery in a tattered costume with cuts and bruises; with him Exnihil and Power Boy>
Rocky! Tim! Are you come! We are in need is safe haven!
Let them follow us here...it won't matter. Only one person has the diplomatic and moral sense to stop them now and he's a Prince. We'll be safe.
Things spun out of control too quickly. I won't let us fight our fight our friends if I can help it. All a distraction anyway...there is far greater danger afoot.
Posted by Exnihil on :
<Ex, quite out of breath, nearly staggers in>
Those Security Office guys play for keeps. That archer - I think I heard Lardy call her Red Arrow - could have killed me if it wasn't for Dev-Em.
And speaking of Dev... I couldn't tell whose side he was on in that fight! If there was one guy I thought would have Lardy's back it was him, but I think we just saw the turning of the tide.
Posted by Red Arrow on :
"Emily can be very violent when she's frustrated," Question Kid mused. "And I took her out during the fight so I know she's really angry at everyone. Her mind is constantly like a house filled with moving-in boxes, and there are so many gaps in her memory. I think a decent telepath could take her out of battle." He nodded towards Powerboy.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rockhopper Lad, Time-Teller Lad and Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle enter>
Here we are, guys! If you're seeking asylum here, of course you have it. The Pyngwyn Colonies always welcomes those who need refuge.
Please, tell me what's going on and how I can help.
Posted by Exnihil on :
Rockhopper... uh... sir... uh... your majesty... <Ex letting his nervousness get the better of him, and only realizing after the fact he's not sure how to address royalty>
... we seek temporary sanctuary within your borders. I'm not sure how much you've heard of the recent fighting, but a schism is forming on Legion World, and our group has fallen on the opposite side of that headed by the Chief of the Security Office.
I'm sorry if that creates any conflict of interest. I know the two of you are very close.
Posted by Furball on :
Furball walks in.
"Rocky. Thanks so much for your hospitality. I need a place to clean up a little. Shark Lad is packing a mean bite nowadays. Hey Hywie...how ya doin boy."
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Hyvvie shows Furball to the washroom>
*Sigh* We were very close, Ex. Past tense. I guess I don't blame him for giving me the cold shoulder, but I've...Well, the last time we spoke, he was very cold--and not in a way I like cold.
No, don't worry about conflict of interests, Ex. Whatever there was with Lardy and me, that was a long time ago.
And, please, call me Rocky. Everyone else does.
I'll have Sffenyskus get five rooms ready. Can I get anything for anyone? Tea? Something stronger?
[ March 01, 2011, 07:22 AM: Message edited by: Rockhopper Lad ]
Posted by Power Boy on :
<Power Boy has been quiet the whole flight. Perks up when Rocky enters!>
"Where are my manners ... I hate magic ... it boggles my mind ... and it's the only thing that seems to work on those in my power class. "
"Well ... How do you do Rockhopper Lad? Pardon my babbling"
< Everyone looks around at each other, worry on their faces ... Power Boy out of sorts after a fight IS troubling >
Posted by Space Ranger on :
<Places a hand on Power Boy's shoulder>
Calm down, Kid. Yeah, magic can effect us. But we can also effect the magic user. This Tempest seems to be verey similar to Cobie's old flame, Viv. Loads of power but very little control. Burn her buns a bit and she'll lose it. Remember that.
Rocky, I won't be staying here, which I think you already guessed. I've some business elsewhere.
Cobie, I've activated security protocals at the tower and restricted access to list 17. ASTRA owns most of the building nowdays. I doubt Lardy wants to bring Kent in to this against him. But...
I'll see you guys in a few hours.
Posted by Exnihil on :
<At Rockhopper's words, "Whatever there was with Lardy and me, that was a long time ago," Ex involuntarily bristled. There it was again; that deja vu he had experienced before. He had already seen a snippet of this scene play out in his mind at the Midnight Lounge.>
<It was all coming true, and if these harmless snippets of conversation were coming to pass, what of the more violent scenes he had seen?>
<What of the Lard-Bots... and of Sir Roy?>
[ March 01, 2011, 07:22 AM: Message edited by: Rockhopper Lad ]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
It's quite all right, Power Boy. I understand.
I remember Tempest from when I arrived on Legion World. Yes, she is very powerful, but she is unfocused. Remember that my powers are magic-based as well. I'm quite happy to keep their limit at what it is.
But no harm can come to you here. The Rookery has the status of an embassy. Anything they try would cause an interplanetary incident that I can assure you Lardy does not want. Besides Tempest, who does he have with him?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<Cobalt re-enters, putting on a new uniform shirt>
As usual Rocky, everything you have at the Rookery is the only the finest. Thanks for having your staff put together a new uniform for me.
More importantly, thank you for letting us stay here. Things had begun to spin out of control and I really didn’t know where else to turn. I’ll back up and give you the quick version:
Through my own investigations with the Quank Family, we began to uncover an illegal drug ring where narcotics and illegal tobacco substances were being imported into Legion World. We ultimately learned they were coming in through the Venturian Casino, ‘Zaryan’s Palace’, which is really a front for those operations.
<Cobalt glances at Ex but leaves his role in this out of the summary>
As we investigated it became increasingly clear that this drug ring was importing far more than narcotics. It’s point of origination was the Dark Oval and they were also importing their own brand terrorism. Specifically, one particular individual who up until now has remained a mystery. Once these facts became increasingly clear, Exnihil and I began to find ourselves under attack be an unknown assailant. This caused all kinds of property damage on Legion World during an incident at the aforementioned casino, which brought the security office in.
Which brings us to Lardy. <Cobalt pauses a moment; if anyone else on Legion World knows Lard Lad as well as he does, or perhaps even better, its Rockhopper Lad>
Rocky, he’s starting to lose control again. I thought those days were behind us, but his loss of powers has him over-compensating and pushing his role as Chief of Security harder than ever. His entire attitude and purpose with the Security Office seems to be more hard-nosed and detrimental to the citizenry than I would ever have allowed. He believes what he’s doing is right…but he always does. I think you understand what I mean. He’s brought in some real wild cards like Red Arrow, who was prepared to murder Exnihil; Tempest, whose motives and huge power base are suspect; and someone named Hot Chick who seems to have his ear. Sir Roy, who I’ve clearly never liked but realized the steps he’s taken is reverting back to his Royal Inquisitor form, and that is being entirely enabled by Lardy. Shark Lad remains a member of the Security Office but now I’m beginning to worry about him too—who knows if Lardy will encourage the ferocious side of his nature when he’s worked so hard to curb it. Dev Em was the final member, and Lardy’s top guy. But he had enough.
You see, as I was investigating it was clear that Lardy and his Security Office were working a protection scam on Exnihil; he later claimed this was all a ploy to get more information, but there was no way I could know that—based on his recent actions, it was entirely reasonable to think he was overstepping his bounds. Regardless, I still think it was a bad decision whether a ploy or not. So I fled from the Security Office to protect Ex because he was essential to my investigation. And whoa, did that cause problems. It must have offended Lardy because they began hounding us. I called in Furball for help, realizing the danger on Legion World was going ignored while they chased us, and Power Boy joined us when he realized the Office of Security was overstepping its bounds so greatly it was endangering the citizenry of Legion World. Question Kid was originally with the Security Office but came to realize he was on the wrong side. And Space Ranger, of course, has always been working with me. They chased us through the streets, to Vee’s Villa, to SHAKES and finally to here.
It was only really because Dev Em realized this was all a mess and totally unnecessary that we escaped. I realize now I pushed things a little too far—as is my nature. But I felt going to Lardy in the first place would have meant handing over my own investigation to him and letting him run with it and I don’t trust his Security Office right now. So I had to do it myself. Besides, I have my own interests in intergalactic politics with the Dark Oval that need protecting.
<sits down>
I have no desire to fight the Security Office. Far from it—what I really want is to be left alone to finish my investigation as I now believe I have a suspect but need a final piece to confirm before I send Legion World into a panic needlessly. This all started so I could protect Exnihil, whose become essential to this investigation; and I was right because Red Arrow was prepared to murder him if not for Dev Em.
<smiles>
Sorry for being long-winded. I figure you deserve the full story for putting yourself on the line for us.
One thing I neglected to mention is Lardy has initiated a program creating hundreds...perhaps thousands...of Lard-Bots as a back-up for the Security Office. You weren't here during the Dark Stu Saga, Rocky, all those years ago, but a similar thing happened...and the results were disastrous for all of us.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky sits down as well>
That's a lot to take in, Cobie.
I know my breaking up with Lardy hurt him. At the time, it really was only because of his loss of powers, according to Pyngwyny law, but then I realized that even with me as an anchor, Lardy was...unstable. I really didn't want to hurt him and I tried to reach out to him, but was rebuffed every time.
And Sir Roy! Remember that I was there on the Path when he changed from the Royal Inquisitor to his present form. And I knighted him! He is a knight in the court of my father, the Emperor Pyngwyn. This may well cost him his title.
This is all very sad.
Posted by Red Arrow on :
"I don't understand this universe sometimes. You have people without superpowers who desperately want them, and then you have people like me who desperately want to be normal," Question Kid said.
Posted by Furball on :
<Furball returns after patching himself up. Pulling on a shirt as he enters the room.>
Normal can be over-rated Kid, but I can empathise with that. Although, I have too much fun with being who I am to give this up.
<He sits down on an open chair.>
The thing to remember here is that we may have my brother before long. He's an idealist, and if Ranger gives him the information, I have no doubt he'll be here. Worse case scenario is that when this all goes down, we'll have some good power behind us...although I gotta get over this thing with Sharky, but it's almost like it's a genetic thing with us.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
I'm not saint and I don't pretend to be, but I think Lardy is on the verge of crossing a line--if not already having done so--and its worrisome.
I also may have been a bit too hard on Sir Roy. I've always been unable to forgive him for killing Giant Squid all those years ago. But maybe Rocky you could talk to him and help him re-find his "Path"? Because he's quickly becoming Lardy's #1 goon.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
We also can't lose sight of the fact that this litle problem with the Security Office is besides the point. We have a real threat here on Legion World.
Divying up the LMBP into two sides to battle one another serves no purpose--its certainly not my intention.
I'm not sure how we'll be able to operate on Legion World with them closing in on us though...
Posted by Exnihil on :
About that real threat, Cobie... you alluded to a Dark Oval influence behind the terrorist plot, but that footage we watched at Vee's Villa showed... something else... I don't even know what.
It was as though there were someone or something else on that tape... a presence that seemed invisible to the naked eye. And given all the trouble we've had along the way with these "invisible" attacks, I can't help but feel it's connected.
You know the Dark Oval probably as well as anyone on Legion World... just what are we dealing with here?
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev entered the room and quietly waited till they noticed him.
Furball bounced out of his chair and moved towards Dev. "What's goin on Dev?"
Dev looked at him and a grin creeped onto his face. "Same ol' stuff...you gettin your ass into trouble again, me bailing you out again. See you've given up the mascot thing"
Dev leaneed in closer to Furball's ear and softly said "We need to have a talk about Shark Lad later."
Furball raised an eyebrow, shrugged and gave his brother a big hug. "Ranger get to ya?"
Dev nodded. He lookked around the room for Exnihil. "I'm sorry Ex, when I realized what Lardy was doing to you, I should have intervened..."
Before Ex could respond, Dev moved towards Cobalt Kid.
"I'm sorry Des. I should have trusted you. Lardy is getting really close to the edge. If the evidence you guys have collected is true, we need to convinve him that he's wrong here before it's too late."
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<smiles at Dev>
No hard feelings, Dev--I'm glad you're here. I know I tend not to make things easy. My mind works differently I guess...I think it's the Ggrrggian in me. But you were the only one talking sense before and I see that now.
Lardy will be coming soon, and it will be time for a reckoning. Because all I have so far is suspisions...and I need some final bits of proof.
Tell me, who is working with Space Ranger? My Whee Fem I know. Is Everyday Girl? Is...Lolita?
Posted by Dev Em on :
"I only saw My Whee Fem at his place. I have not seen Lolita since..."
Dev closed his eyes and sighed, knowing that he had commited to telling Cobie what was going on.
"...since I questioned her at Cramers, but I think she is trying to keep out of this as much as she can. She's still really hurt man."
Dev thought for a moment.
"Have not seen Eveyday Girl recently, but that doesn't mean much."
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<outside, the Security Office has the Rookery surrounded>
<grabs a megaphone>
Cobalt Kid, we know you're in there. By authority of the Legion World Office of Security, we demand your surrender and that of your fellow fugitives!
<thinks> Gotta go through the motions at least... Posted by Furball on :
"Des...lemme take him out of the fight."
Posted by Exnihil on :
He's bluffing, right? I thought the Security Office had no authority inside of Rocky's borders!
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev looked at his brother.
"Go sit down and calm youself."
Dev walks to the window and looks out at them.
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev turns to Exnihil, "he's bluffing Ex...at least I hope he is. The last thing we need is an interplanetary incident."
Posted by Power Boy on :
" I sense a barrier of unknown origin between us and the sky ... It makes my eyes itch like it's made of magic. Let Furball and I turn their trap into an ambush. I TIRE of running! "
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<considers responding, but doesn't get up>
My natural inclination is to respond with an ancient crude Earth phrase about fornicating with ones self, but I'll do this the right way. I won't respond.
<looks out the window at the gathering forces>
Well, leaving isn't a possibility. Thank you again, Rocky.
I don't think he can hear us but they could my response would read: "all I'll surrender is decorum."
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
If only we could end this farce without more needless fighting. There's work to be done.
If we run, they'll chase us. If we fight, it solves nothing.
Posted by Red Arrow on :
Question Kid says, "There is a third option: we fight, we win."
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<notes the lack of response>
<to his Officers> Alright, guys, I'm going in to talk.
<on megaphone> Rocky, Des...I'm coming in to talk... <presses button on gauntlet, exo-armor reduces in size until it's the size of a quarter> ...I'll be unarmed. I trust I'll be met in peace.
<hands "coin" to Roy for safekeeping & approaches entrance>
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<smiles at QK>
And then what? The LMB is fractured forever? Legion World in chaos while our enemies descend on us? Everything I've ever worked for, destroyed?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Lardy is coming in. Remember all, you are guests of royalty. No moves against Lardy.
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev moves between where Lardy will be entering and Furball.
"Not taking any chances with you little brother. Power Kid...stand down for now. You;ll get your fight soon enough...just not with them. hopefully."
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<enters>
<nods curtly toward everyone, stares coldly and wordlessly at Dev for a moment, moves on>
Well, Cobie, this is a fine mess you've gotten us all into. I'm getting sick of playing this game, guys...really sick. This is your chance to set things straight.
<shrugs> My gut tells me we're both working toward the same goal, which is to protect Legion World. If you'll care to take the time to explain just what's preventing you from working with the Security Office, I'd like to know what it is.
Posted by Furball on :
"How about because your acting like a pompous, power hungry blood thirsty jackas..."
Dev turned and cut Furball off at that point with a look.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Lardy, it's your goons that have been chasing us. And I do mean goons. Red Arrow was ready to kill Ex. I dont trust Sir Roy nor Tempest.
I want nothing more than to end this charade. We need to be working together. But your methods are suspect. This robot army your amassing is all to similar to an army raised by Dark Stu.
If not for Rocky's hospitality, what would you have done? Arrested us all? Thrown us in jail?
Posted by Dev Em on :
"Look, the last thing we want is a fight. I quit because your crew was going for the kill...not to merely arrest. That is not how the Office of Security should be operating. You're still draggin Arrow and Roy into a battle with people they have no hope of defeating. For sprocking sake Lardy, Arrow would have killed Ex if I hadn;t intervebed! Accidental or not, they were about to cross a line!"
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<coldly> I'll deal with you later, Dev. I don't take kindly to turncoats.
<turns focus back on Cobalt> Des, you are such a hypocrite! My "methods are suspect"? Should I remind you in front of all your faithful how you've engaged in covert black ops against the Khanate and the Dark Oval? <glances at Furball> From what I'm starting to hear about your business with Furball, he knows firsthand about your doings. Would you like to tell them about all the good men and women who died for your illegal acts of war? Danger Damsel, anyone? Scipio, anyone?
By comparison, Des, my so-called aggression here as Chief has been pretty damn mild, wouldn't you say? I suppose since I had the audacity to try to arrest you and take you in for questioning, I should be burned at the stake? Hypocrisy, thy name is Cobalt Kid!
<shakes his head>
Look, Ex, I'm sorry about Red Arrow. I didn't tell her to do that. I specified non-lethal force. She's aggressive, overly so. I think it's the way she was raised.
Roy, I trust like a brother. He's a good man, now, Cobie. You're a fool to think otherwise. Tempest? She's raw power I needed to set up this op which should have never been necessary if you'd cooperated.
Well? What else? The Bots? They're in place just in case things ever get so bad we have no other option. What's wrong with having a contingency? Should we analyze all of your contingencies, Des?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Everyone, please.
Lardy, Dywh knows we've had issues, but I know you. I know you deep down don't want to cause anyone pain, but it appears you've allied yourself with some who might not share that conviction--including one whose demons I have seen first hand.
If this is because of my leaving you, you know I'm sorry I hurt you. I've apologized more times and in more ways than I thought possible.
Please consider your actions.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<Cobalt is quiet for a moment measuring his response>
Alright Lardy, I see your perspective. But allow me to point out that all of my intergalactic dealings have been against sworn enemies of the UP. Your recent actions seem to be pitting you against the populace of Legion World! You're assembling a private army on Legion World--something I never did; my own army never stepped foot within the planets boundaries per an ancient law predating the LMB's arrival.
Maybe I should have been more open with you about what I was doing. But as a private citizen, I don't report to you. By the time I leaned anything of value we were already being chased.
Maybe the loss of your powers has you pushing too hard. I'm sorry to bring it up in front of Rocky, but I'm worried about it.
Posted by Furball on :
"I sure as hell ain't no angel, but you have no idea the lengths we've gone to insure that more people didn't die you windbag!"
Posted by Red Arrow on :
It was boring waiting for Chief Lardy to come back.Red Arrow tuned out and was scribbling in her war journal. There were strategies scribbled along the margins (typical online Tournament terms like brick, street-leveler,etc. used extensively). She hid her fear of death within the pages of the journal, while on the outside she acted brave. Red Arrow decided anger was more acceptable option, Chief Lardy did not understand what it was like when your best is not good enough.
She caught a glimpse at that boy the others had picked up. Was the name Powerboy? She thought, Kind of cute. She absentmindedly scribbled a heart with their names entwined. Emily thought of crossing it out, but who would ever read this thing?
Posted by Dev Em on :
"The only reasons your aggressions here are mild is because of me. Today. Stopping your people from doing something that you would have regretted...at least I hope you would have regretted them."
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<gives Dev an "if looks could kill" glare> <face turns red and looks toward Rocky and Cobie> Thanks for the armchair psychoanalysis, you two....
<to Rocky> I loved you with all my heart, Rocky. But you dumped me like I was nothing because of some stupid, antiquated tradition among your people. To me, love is something that transcends all of that garbage. I realize that kind of thing is part of the fiber of who you are, but I can NEVER understand what you did! Never. Unless, you never felt the same way as I did in the first place...or you couldn't deal with loving someone as...challenging...as me. I warned you going in, and you told me you weren't afraid of my baggage. I--
<thinks> Pull back, Lardy. This is too much to show in front of all these others...
...if you think this is all some overreaction to our breaking up, then you underestimate me as a man.
<to Cobie>
Same to you, pal. If a man takes a personal loss (in this case his powers) and tries to make lemons out of lemonade, you're gonna brand him as overcompensating? Yeesh, man! You've barely spent two minutes with me since I took over as Chief, and you know what I'm all about now? Seriously?
<laughs> Any other penetrating analyses the rest of you care to offer?
[ March 01, 2011, 09:04 PM: Message edited by: Chief Lardy ]
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy appears to be distracted .... looking far off out the windows .. hearing the Chief's passionate words .. he speaks ..
"Well .... er ... YES .... "
" .... all over Legion World there are shadows where my senses slide off and around ... and there are more every minute.
My 'analysis' is inconclusive ..... yet we can not afford to cluck like chickens when the darkness surrounds us!!!"
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<realizes his words did more harm than good>
Lardy...
<walks over to him; he puts his hand on his shoulder>
...you're my best friend. You're the only person I know where we've punched each other in the mouth and had a beer afterwards to laugh about it. We're both hard headed. Maybe we've both handled this all the wrong way.
<pauses; considers another option>
I have an idea. There is a lot I've got to tell you that I've discovered. But there is one final piece that needs to confirm it all.
Let me go free. And you join me yourself, in your new armor. Just the two of us--let's check this out. What we find may be a game-changer which will make all of this pale in comparison.
Your officers can keep watch on everyone if they want. But tell them to stand down.
Let's deal with this together.
Posted by Furball on :
Furballlooks at Power Boy...
"Not sure exactly what the hell Power Boy just said, but it sounds like the hammer is gonna fall soon Cobie. What you want to do bossman."
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
Alright. For the sake of our friendship, I came here with the olive branch when I clearly have the upper hand, here. I mean, if I'm as crazy and out of control as you lot seem to think I am, why, I'd ignore interstellar law and level this place, right? <chuckles>
<is amused by the concerned, serious looks the others give him in response>
Anyway, yes, I'll go with you. The rest stay here, and my guards stay out there. Now, finally, we can get to the bottom of this...together.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky begins to experience an emotion he almost never indulges in: anger. No, he tells himself. Rage is not our way. He takes a deep breath, so deep he almost uses his super-breath.>
Chief, you are forgiven for your derision of the Pyngwyn Colonies on its own soil. Power Boy and Cobalt Kid are right. There is a greater foe than any of our petty angers and quarrels.
Posted by Tempest on :
(Tempest has remained quiet, observing the interaction. But Cobalt Kid's gesture of brotherly companionship to Lardy has struck a chord with her.)
Intriguing as always, my Cobalt.
(She listens to Lardy's command to stay put.)
Of course, he too has something special about him.
(She turns to Dev Em and Power Boy. She smiles and waves.)
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
Rocky... <gives him a look that betrays the depth of his feelings> ...we'll talk some time...alone, okay? After all of this mess is over.
Posted by Furball on :
Furball sits down near the windows staring out at the Security Force outside.
"I know he's out there."
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<puts hands on shoulders>
We'll go then. And we can all work together.
<to Furball>
The moment I can confirm my suspicions, Lardy will drop the guard. First thing I need you to do: find Lolita. It's of vital importance.
<to Exnihil>
You're still in danger, Ex. A lot of danger. Stay with Rocky, Dev or Power Boy.
And everyone...thanks...
<turning back to Lardy>
Ready when you are, big guy.
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev looks at Tempest and changes his appearance to a mirror image of her and waves back.
"Grife I hate magic."
Posted by Furball on :
Furball nods at Cobie. "Got it boss."
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<smiles> I'll have to go retrieve my exo-armor first--you are NOT carrying my ass!
<walks out and retrieves armor from Roy>
Roy, make sure the standoff is maintained. NO aggression by the Security Office is authorized! I'll have anyone's head who violates that order---and I expect you to lead by example. You're in charge, here. You're my guy, Roy. <places hand on his shoulder for a second>
<to Tempest> If I send you our prearranged signal, you are to drop your barrier immediately. Then, I'll send you all new orders.
<to the rest> All of you make me proud!
<walks back to Cobie> I'm ready now.
Posted by Tempest on :
(Tempest sneers at Dev Em, then grins. And walks closer to him. She doesn't shout, she merely uses magic to carry her voice to him.)
It's a good look on you. My ass is bit more perky, though.
Dev? Your clothes look a little singed. Aren't they treating you right over there?
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev smiles with Tempests face and then proceeds to age the look of the face he's wearing into an old lady.
"They treat me just fine deary..."
He then shifts back to normal.
"Better not antogionize too much," he says and winks at her.
Posted by Red Arrow on :
Red Arrow had finished drawing the heart, and had moved on to sketching a nearby flower. She really didn't want to talk to people right now. She had a feeling she would be questioned about her motivations and life, but those were questions she really didn't have answers for. Everytime Question Kid used his powers on her, the memories would jumble and often rearrange themselves. So many universes travelled (girl is based on all those character's ruined by contiunity) that truth and lies were blurred.
Posted by Tempest on :
(Tempest's eyes pop, she brings her right hand to her face and slight pulls her skin back. She genuinely smirks.)
All right. I suppose just because we are opposing sides doesn't mean we can't be civil.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<as Lardy approaches, Cobalt fixes his boots, belt and uniform and finishes getting ready>
Okay Chief. Let's do this. Our destination is none other than Dedman's PowerSphere.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Everyone else, please stay as long as you need. Any actions by anyone against anyone else will not tolerated.
Would anyone care for some tea?
Posted by Furball on :
"Got anything with a little more kick to it Rocky?"
Posted by Red Arrow on :
Red Arrow put away her journal. She said, "I would like some tea." She couldn't help smiling at Power Boy as she walked past. How can I talk to him? Won't he think I'm weird? Posted by Exnihil on :
I hope you'll forgive me, Rocky, but I'm a bit weary after the chase we've been on. I think I'm going to pass on the tea and retire to my quarters.
<Ex bid goodnight to his companions and walked down the hall to the room reserved for him. He hoped noone noticed the slight haste to his steps, but he couldn't wait to get a moment alone>
<Ever since he had snagged the bag full of papers from Nyebif at the Casino, he had been waiting for an opportune time to get a closer look. His initial once over jibed with Cobalt's take... financial records tying various fronts across Legion World to the Dark Oval... but there was something else more interesting that had caught Ex's eye, something that he needed more time to examine>
<Again, Ex quickened his pace and, reaching his quarters, shut the door behind him>
Posted by Exnihil on :
<Ex closed the door behind him. Wow... opulent digs... apparently wealth has its privilege, he thought, then immediately caught himself. Enough with the money talk, Ex... there are bigger fish to fry.>
<He moved over to sit on the side of the bed, and upended the content's of Nyebif's bag. Papers spilled out across the bed.>
<Where was it? Finance records... no... organizational charts... no... info on tax shelters... no. Damn it, where was it?>
<Wait... bingo!>
<Ex pulled a sheath of papers from the pile and looked at the title with a mix of sad disbelief and resignation. It had been nearly 20 years since he had seen the words that were emblazened on the title page, and he had thought he had long put it behind him:>
Project Möbius
<How the hell did Nyebif get a hold of this and, more to the point... when? He looked at the side of the sheath... still sealed. Whatever was inside, Nyebif never got a chance to examine it. Thank God for small miracles. Ex tore open the cover and began to read:>
<Ex grew more maudlin. He had known some of these>
<He flipped through the pages, at first slowly, then quicker as each subsequent entry revealed more of the same:>
Subject C-Null - deceased 2974 <flip>
Subject D-Five - deceased 2980 <flip>
Subject F-Twenty Seven - deceased 2991 <flip>
Subject M-Six - deceased 3004... <flip>
<They're all gone, Ex thought with the briefest flash of regret. But why does this document even still exist? The very architect of Project Möbius was himself 20 years dead. Who had compiled this?>
<Dont look, Ex told himself... don't do it.>
<Of course you'll look. He flipped forward:>
Subject X-Null - status unknown
<Ex's lips pursed tightly. Someone knows.>
<He quickly scanned throught the remainder of the list. All deceased. The loop was almost closed. He tossed the list into the fireplace and watched it burn.>
Well... I knew it had to happen sooner or later, but I was really hoping for a little more time. There's nothing to be done now, but soon as this terrorist crisis on Legion World is concluded, it's time to pay a long overdue visit to my "dear old dad".
Posted by SharkLad on :
"Whoa, the Chief really pulled out all the stops!"
SharkLad looks up at the highest windows of the Rookery.
"I know he's up there."
Posted by Power Boy on :
<Power Boy pouted. Depressed that he was left behind.>
" Why did Cobalt and Chief Lardy not take me ? Am I not warrior enough ..... "
<notices Red Arrow smiling at him>
"The ruthless one with the arrows is showing her teeth at me? She must be more powerful than I thought. Well ... I will not cower ... "
<Points at Red Arrow. Points at himself. Then makes a fist ...
and punches into his other hand!!! Frowns and turns away from the window. She looks very confused. Power Boy moves deeper into the Rookery >
"Maybe Furball will spar with me to pass the time ... ... "
Posted by Red Arrow on :
Red Arrow was indeed confused. Really, Red Arrow you must stop breaking promises to yourself. Whenever you date non-street-levelers bad things happen, She thought.But I really can't help it. I like being in love.
Love is the "higher magics",the Soul Gem Spirit thought to her. She looked down at her necklace and smiled. She would survive this war and everything will be fine.
Posted by Sir Roy on :
<Sir Roy approaches the Rookery to be sure Red Arrow is inside. He sees Rockhopper Lad>
Your highness! I suspected you were here but did not know for sure!
<bows>
'Tis been too long!
<Upon seeing Rockhopper Lad, both noble and just, Sir Roy suddenly feels a strange feeling--guilt. Until now he believed all his actions were right but the presence of he who knighted him causes him to see he may have strayed from his Path>
I...I...milord...forgive me, I feel as if I'm out of breath...
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev is scanning as far as he can with his x-ray vision. He stops in a certian direction.
"Oh my GOD!!! NOOOOO!!!!!"
Dev runs out of the Rookery and promptly dives through the street. Descending intot he sewers, he finds a way post Tempests shield and is gone .
[ March 02, 2011, 07:39 PM: Message edited by: Dev Em ]
Posted by Furball on :
Furball turns and ties to stop Dev, but is too late.
"What the hell? What teh hell did he see?"
He looks around in the general direction that Dev was facing.
"There's nothing really that way that Cobie was worried about...that's where the LMB housing...is..."
The color drained out of Furballs face. He tried to concentrate, but those around him could tell he was getting more agitated.
He grabbed his com-link, "c'mon...pick up...pick up..."
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<the Office receives a transmission from Lardy> Drop the barrier, Tempest! All of you fan out and protect Legion World! The Red Bee is on the loose! Casualties reported at Cobie's Lounge and Zaryan's Palace! He's an Omega-Level threat! His file is downloading to your Omnicoms! Posted by Furball on :
"Pick up...Dev...are they okay? What do you mean gone? Her...why would she do that, we had all agreed...I didn't do anything to her or her...We goin...I am coming too, I don;t care aabout what she has done in the past...Just the two of us then? Who else? Okay."
Everyone looked at him with really puzzled faces.
"Private matter that me and Dev have to take care of after this mess is over...providing we live through this. He's on his way back."
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<transmission to Furball>
It's worse than we thought! Find Lolita if you can! Be careful!
Posted by Furball on :
"I'm gone. Still meet at the rendevous point? Or has it been comprimised?" Furball asks as he tears out of the Rookery.
Posted by Tempest on :
(Tempest recalls Red Bee from her previous encounters with him.)
Viviane stood against him, so can I. But he's so dark, so much like the one that...NO!!! I refuse fear.
I'll return to OoS.
(In a wisp of white smoky light, she was gone.)
Posted by Red Arrow on :
Red Arrow is unaware about the Red Bee, but she has harsh thoughts about people with insect powers. Just use acids or explosives and be done with it, the girl thought as the information began pouring in.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<call goes out to Rocky, Ex, PB, QK, Space Ranger>
It's the Red Bee! Our worst fears are realized. This changes everything--we need to work with Lardy and the LMB leadership if they can be found to end this threat.
I think you'll find we have bigger problems. I'm going to be joining in the fight.
Stay safe. Cobie out.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky calls Sir Roy aside>
Knight, thy repentance has been noted. Go, therefore, in the Path thou hast heretofore trod and do not stumble.
<Sir Roy bows and backs away>
<Rocky speaks to himself> I don't get to talk like that nearly enough.
<Gets Cobie's call> The Red Bee? Merciful Dywh in Feathers! <To Time-Teller Lad> Tim, you and Hyvvie keep things going here. Legion World needs me.
Posted by Power Boy on :
<Power Boy pauses at the window for a moment ... watching the sky turn dark with bees>
RAHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRR!!
<Power Boy launches himself into the sky, shattering the windows .... <sorry Rocky> .... Mega Rod drawn>
<He rockets towards the swarm>
Posted by Red Arrow on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: The Red Bee? Merciful Dywh in Feathers!Tim, you and Hyvvie keep things going here. Legion World needs me.[/QB]
I am going to find Red Bee and end this now. My powers should protect me from his, at the very least they should cancel eachother out. Red Arrow, if anything happens you can have my dossier files. Your Highness, I presume you have tracking and transportation devices?
Red Arrow adds, "We sealed off Legionworld earlier, so this can't spread elsewhere. But that also means whatever help and weapons we have is all we have. What weapons, machines,etc. do we have?"
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Tracking and transportation devices? <He touches his LMB flight ring>. I have a few Nth metal belts in the closet there if you need one. I don't really keep much of that stuff here. Otherwise, follow Power Boy (but through the door, please). Now, if you'll excuse me. <Rocky exits, through the front door, following Power Boy.>
Posted by Sir Roy on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: <Rocky calls Sir Roy aside>
Knight, thy repentance has been noted. Go, therefore, in the Path thou hast heretofore trod and do not stumble.
<Sir Roy bows and backs away>
<Rocky speaks to himself> I don't get to talk like that nearly enough.
<Gets Cobie's call> The Red Bee? Merciful Dywh in Feathers! <To Time-Teller Lad> Tim, you and Hyvvie keep things going here. Legion World needs me.
<Sir Roy watches at Rockhopper Lad leaves, feeling a swelling sense of pride>
'Tis one of the most noble heroes I've ever met. And he'll never know what his words mean to me.
I have indeed lost my way again, but as before, there is still time to change the road I am on.
<tosses away Royal Inquisitor helmet, revealing scarred face; yet unknown to Roy it begins to heal on its own>
I go off then, to help Legion World in anyway I can!
<exits into the bee filled streets>
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
quote:Originally posted by Exnihil: <Ex closed the door behind him. Wow... opulent digs... apparently wealth has its privilege, he thought, then immediately caught himself. Enough with the money talk, Ex... there are bigger fish to fry.>
<He moved over to sit on the side of the bed, and upended the content's of Nyebif's bag. Papers spilled out across the bed.>
<Where was it? Finance records... no... organizational charts... no... info on tax shelters... no. Damn it, where was it?>
<Wait... bingo!>
<Ex pulled a sheath of papers from the pile and looked at the title with a mix of sad disbelief and resignation. It had been nearly 20 years since he had seen the words that were emblazened on the title page, and he had thought he had long put it behind him:>
Project Möbius
<How the hell did Nyebif get a hold of this and, more to the point... when? He looked at the side of the sheath... still sealed. Whatever was inside, Nyebif never got a chance to examine it. Thank God for small miracles. Ex tore open the cover and began to read:>
<Ex grew more maudlin. He had known some of these>
<He flipped through the pages, at first slowly, then quicker as each subsequent entry revealed more of the same:>
Subject C-Null - deceased 2974 <flip>
Subject D-Five - deceased 2980 <flip>
Subject F-Twenty Seven - deceased 2991 <flip>
Subject M-Six - deceased 3004... <flip>
<They're all gone, Ex thought with the briefest flash of regret. But why does this document even still exist? The very architect of Project Möbius was himself 20 years dead. Who had compiled this?>
<Dont look, Ex told himself... don't do it.>
<Of course you'll look. He flipped forward:>
Subject X-Null - status unknown
<Ex's lips pursed tightly. Someone knows.>
<He quickly scanned throught the remainder of the list. All deceased. The loop was almost closed. He tossed the list into the fireplace and watched it burn.>
Well... I knew it had to happen sooner or later, but I was really hoping for a little more time. There's nothing to be done now, but soon as this terrorist crisis on Legion World is concluded, it's time to pay a long overdue visit to my "dear old dad".
<Exnihil's omni-com goes off; it's Cobalt Kid>
Ex, I know you're more of a private citizen but considering all we've gone through recently, I thought you might have a stake in things.
I firmly believe you're in danger and the recent attack on the casino was payback to Gruertis Nyebif. The Red Bee is crazy but he's deliberate. So you should first be among LMBers for safety.
Also, perhaps the recent pre-cog abilities you've shown could come in handy? If there was a way you could control them...?
See if some of the more powerful guys can give you a ride to meet me in downtown. Better your with us at the center of this madness...
<Cobie signs off>
Posted by Power Boy on :
< Power Boy blurs into the rookery like a strong wind >
"EX! Quickly!"
<reaches for EX>
Posted by Red Arrow on :
quote:Originally posted by Sir Roy: I go off then, to help Legion World in anyway I can! :exits into the bee filled streets>: [/QB]
Red Arrow ran off to follow him. Better stick with someone with the same power levels. For once I don't have an ultimate strategy. But I have enough super-villains in my family tree to know this is a tantrum. Nothing is gained from all this destruction except pure fear. If the Red Bee really wanted us all dead, he could have done it by now. Besides, the man couldn't pull off the color scheme to save his life. Posted by Exnihil on :
<Yoink... Power Boy unceremoniously grabs Ex to hasten him back to the fray, in answer to Cobalt's summons>
<Cripes, he thinks, as again he's whisked off... maybe that super-powered thing isn't so overrated. >
Posted by Sir Roy on :
quote:Originally posted by Red Arrow:
quote:Originally posted by Sir Roy: I go off then, to help Legion World in anyway I can! :exits into the bee filled streets>:
Red Arrow ran off to follow him. Better stick with someone with the same power levels. For once I don't have an ultimate strategy. But I have enough super-villains in my family tree to know this is a tantrum. Nothing is gained from all this destruction except pure fear. If the Red Bee really wanted us all dead, he could have done it by now. Besides, the man couldn't pull off the color scheme to save his life.[/QB]
<Our heroes begin appearing as if by magic ... taking the on lookers a moment that it is Power Boy fetching them at super speed .. faster than the eye can follow>
<The first they recognize are Hot Chick, Furball, and Cobalt Kid ... looking burned, blackened, and torn>
" YOU THERE!! GET HELP! NOW FOOLS!!! "
<more and more heroes appear, Chief Lardy, Dev Em, and Ex, the servants stare at the bizarre scene, some bees still hanging onto the bodies>
<Rockhoppers shocked servants begin bolting in every direction>
<Power Boy looking winded and frayed ... >
"Rockhopper ... I'm sorry to bring this to your house .. but I couldn't think of anyplace else ... no where is safe .... "
<Power Boy, exhausted, gets to work, using telekinesis to staunch wounds and telepathy to hold onto his comrades psyches>
[ March 04, 2011, 02:37 PM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
Posted by Lolita on :
*Bursts through door.*
Are they here?! Is everyone alive?!
*Sees the chaos firsthand.*
Great rao...all this chaos...
...Cobie...
*Lolita goes over to Cobalt Kid, whom she has barely spoken to in over a year and sees firsthand the burns and bruises from the explosion. She can't tell if he's asleep or in a coma.*
...Oh Cobie...it can't end like this...not with so much unsaid...
Posted by Hot Chick on :
{gets up gingerly and helps cauterize wounds of the injured with the heat from her light}
{looks over at the still-unconscious Furball being attended to} I hope Fuzzy will be alright...
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<wakes up to Lolita holding his hand>
Glad to know...you still care...
<Cobalt's healing ability has begun to heal him, albeit slowly; he is able to sit up but not stand. His body is still covered in burns.>
Need to use my healing power on the others...bring me over to them...
<Looks at her>
Lolita...I'm sorry.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky freezes the remaining bees>
No problem, PB. We're all in this together. I'll have our staff physician, Dr. Avis Wasser here in a few minutes to have everyone checked out after you and Cobie see to them.
Posted by Furball on :
Furball sat up with a start. Knocking at least one attendant backwards.
"Woah!"
His ability to heal faster than the average person was kicking in. He looked around trying to get his bearings. "Where's..."
He spotted Cobie talking. Then he spotted Hot Chick loking at him. "Hey darlin'. I know how to show a girl a good time huh...>cough<" He winked at her and got up and walked over to Cobie. "Lemme guess, you were coming to tell me that Red Bee has no scent. I figured that out at your place. I was double checking my suspicions at the Casino when all hell broke loose. I found this," he reaches around to one of his back pouches and pulls out a small piece of cloth.
"I noticed it because it doesn't exist to me. It's the weirdest thing I've seen. I can;t sense it other than by sight."
He hands it to Cobie..."See if this will help Power Boy sense where he isn't. I gotta go see how she's doing."
He turned and walked over to Hot Chick. "Careful, I'm still crispy in areas."
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev opened his eyes.
"What the hell happened. That guy packs quite a whallop with that stuff."
He shifts his flesh smooth. Stands up and starts to walk, but stumbles into a wall.
"Woah. Got to rest."
Posted by Hot Chick on :
{hugs him and tries to be gentle} I'm glad you're going to be all right... {hugs him tighter and he winces a little} ...I've grown quite fond of you, Fuzzy!
{thinks} By the Void--I'm really caring about someone... Posted by Furball on :
"You ain't too bad yourself sweetheart."
He grabs her hand and gives it a gentle squeeze.
Holding her hand he turns to Cobie..."You told me once that Brit shot this sob...what kind of bullets did she use?"
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev stands again and walks over to where Lardy is laying. He put his hand on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry friend. I should have realized we were being set up sooner. Maybe I could have saved you some of this pain."
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<shaking> It's okay, Dev...really. At--at least I gave him a fight.
You're a good guy. <points finger shakily towards a table> Y-your badge is over there...p-please t-take it back... <winces in pain>
Posted by Dev Em on :
"Lardy, I'd be honored to."
Dev walks over to the table and picks up the badge. As he's holding it, he kind of weaves back and forth. "I need to get some sun," he says as he walks to the elevator and presses the button for the top floor.
"I'll be up top if anyone needs me."
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<thinks> Good to have him back...but the shaking won't stop. I know if I tried to get up and walk right now, I'd fall on my face! I'm beginning to suspect I've suffered neurological damage. My non-powered body just wasn't made to take so much contact with the Bee's toxins. I...I may be crippled. But we'll see what the docs have to say...
[ March 04, 2011, 07:16 PM: Message edited by: Chief Lardy ]
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<lays a healing hand on Lardy>
You're in far more pain than you let on, my friend. Maybe this will help...I can't really say.
We need to get healed up--all of us.
Lolita, tell him the news.
Posted by Lolita on :
*Lolita is side by side with Cobie after the two shared some private moments away from the others. They appeared to have reached an understanding.*
I've analyzed the patterns, gone through video surveillance. I can piece together what the Bee was doing during the original attack. Cobie was right, it was a distraction.
He made two stops: the first at Stu's old mansion. To what purpose, none can say. The second, to Zardi's Castle. In other words, I think we can assume the Red Bee is working with Zardi somehow. Or at least is allied with him.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<Cobalt puts his burnt hand in Lolitas>
When this is all over, I promise we'll talk.
Posted by Furball on :
Furball is still standing next to Hot Chick, holding her hand.
"Zardi. Grife...because Bee Boy wasn't a big enough headache."
He turns to Hot Chick. "I have to run an errand sweetie, but I'll be right back." He looks at her eyes...and tilts his head slightly..."interesting," he says and gives her a kiss on the cheek.
"Cobie. I have to go get something from the bunker. I'll be right back."
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<as Cobie tries to heal him> Yarrgh! Des, STOP! It's hurting me! N-not working--making me feel worse!
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev comes down from the roof.
"How is he Des?"
Posted by Tempest on :
(Astral projects herself into the Rookery, her body still in the Office.)
Oh no...
Lardy? I am so sorry. I found nothing and took myself out of the fight. I've been nothing but useless.
Dev? Are you all right? I sensed you calling me. Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Hm, sorry Lardy. Looks like my healing powers are of no use here. Hang in there buddy.
<sees the Furball & Hot Chick flirtation>
What was I thinking about before regarding her? Before the explosion? Something...it will come to me.
We need to regroup. Get in contact with who is still out there. Red Arrow? Roy? I'm hoping Space Ranger resurfaces...not sure where he is. And Ram Boy...I hope he shows too.
Most of us are hurt and half useless right now. Who knows when that psycho will attack again.
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev looked around, an almost embarrassed look creeping onto his face. "I'm sorry about that Tempest. You were the person that flashed through my mind at that moment...maybe whatever you were doing helped keep him from coming back."
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
Dev...come here. <Dev comes over> I'm putting you in charge of Security until I'm back in action. I...I have faith in you.
Posted by Tempest on :
He will pay for this. No matter what. He will be brought down.
(Fades away.)
Posted by Furball on :
Furball walks back in, he looks refreshed and armed to the teeth. Grinning like a fool. He throws a big duffel bag into the middle of the room.
"Alright people. Get cleaned up. It'll help you feel better. Get some new outfits on too...put these shirts on under your outfits. They have an armor weave in them. It's not gonna be much protection against this guy, but it's better than bare skin or regular cloth. Should buy you a couple seconds of protection...if we're lucky."
He walks over to Hot Chick, "miss me?"
Posted by Hot Chick on :
{smiles} Definitely, Fuzzy!
{walks up to him and puts her arms around him}
{giving in to impulse, she kisses him}
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev looks wide eyed at Lardy. Then at Des.
"Okay then."
>Furball walks in and gives his speech.<
"He's right. We need some food and a new outlook here. Get cleaned up, get some nourishment in you. Power Boy, get to the Office and back. Grab new outfits for everyone that is fit to fight. Rocky, thank you for all your hospitality and help. We welcome your help if you want to come with us, but we need to move everyone we can to a secured location that will not cause an intergalactic incident if he attacks here to get at us. Lardy stays here, and anyone else that is too hurt to travel. The rest of you, let's get cleaned up and move out to our headquarters."
Posted by Furball on :
Furball returns the favor. When they separate, he smiles and says, "call me Lon."
He then looks at Dev. "I missed something. Leave for ten minutes and...bam."
He starts to turn to leave...but stops and says to nobody in particular, "where's the Arrow kid and Roy?"
Posted by Hot Chick on :
{she whispers} Call me..."Kay".
Posted by Power Boy on :
<Power Boy is back and forth in a flash ... with new costumes, rations, weapons, and equipment .. >
Dev looks at Furball, really confused about the thing he seemingly has going with Hot Chick at the moment.
"Talk about missing something. Anyway, they were at the Security Office the last I knew, but that was a while ago."
He grabs his communicator and heads out the door, "Everyone get back to the Security Office as soon as possible to regroup." He takes off and says into his communicator, "Sir Roy...Red Arrow, do you copy. What is your position and situation."
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev spots him as soon as Power Boy says it..."EVERYONE TO THE ORPHANAGE NOW!!! SITUATION CRITICAL!!"
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<watches the others leave>
<shaking> Damn...damn! So useless....bad enough I don't have my powers...now, this....
Posted by Furball on :
"Oh Hell no." He turns to Hot Chick, "Kay...get me there now."
Posted by Hot Chick on :
{grins} Just like old times, eh, Fuzzy? er...I mean Lon! {picks him up and they take off}
I hope you don't mind if I still call you "Fuzzy" some times...
Posted by Furball on :
"not at all." When we get close enough I want you to heat these," he pulls two very strange looking knives from his vest, "up to as hot as you can...don't worry about my hands...I can take the heat."
Posted by Hot Chick on :
Understood! {they approach the orphanage}
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<Cobalt, too burnt to fight, continues healing Ex>
So frustrating...not being able to join them...
Posted by Hot Chick on :
Cobalt! {carries Tempest in and lays her down} She's in a bad way! Can you heal her?
Posted by Hot Chick on :
Do what you can...I have to go get Roy!
Posted by Hot Chick on :
{returns with Sir Roy} Here's another one!
Lardy! Rocky! Get in here, quickly!
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<two of Rocky's servants carry Lardy to Roy's bedside> Oh, my gods--Roy! What has that monster done to you?
Posted by Furball on :
Furball enters carrying his brother.
"He's in a coma...he has a faint heartbeat, but he'll be okay in time. I hope."
He looks around the room. He is clearlynot happy.
"I'm going to find that S.O.B. and then he dies. Painfully"
He turns around and walks out of the Rookery.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
We need to get all these injured to Medicus Two--there just isn't enough staff here!
<lays hands on Tempest>
C'mon Tempest...can't help think you're Viv...you gotta make it...
<he shakes his head and pulls back in pain.>
I've done all I can...she's alive. But she's not coming out of that coma. I'm not sure anything will bring her out of it.
Posted by Hot Chick on :
{sees Furball leave} You're not going without me, Lon! {flies after him}
Posted by Sir Roy on :
<smiles at Lardy>
...didn't let you down Lardy...think you'd have been proud.
The Bee got me good...real good. But I have no regrets. Finally feel like I've made amends. For all the pain I caused.
<puts hand in Lardy's>
Always remember Lardy, you may stray from your Path but there's still time to change the road your on.
<Roy winces in pain and goes silent.>
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
Roy? ROY?!?! <looks at Cobalt> Is he okay? Can you bring him back?!?!
Posted by Red Arrow on :
Red Arrow walks in, "I've been sent by Question Kid, who is almost ready to end this madness. The Soul Gem should be able to restore Tempest's life." She touched the green glowing jewel around her neck.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<Walks over to Roy, to lay healing hands; Cobalt is exhausted as the healing power drains him of his life-force, but he says nothing about it.>
Easy Roy, let me see what I can do.
<tries to heal him but realizes quickly it's not going go work.>
Roy, I want to tell you something. I'm sorry for what I said to you. In the alley a few days ago. You've come a long way Roy...you've done a lot of heroic things in the last few years.
I want you to know...I forgive you. For Giant Squid.
<Cobalt pulls his hand away; he looks at Lardy and shakes his head; there is nothing he can do for Roy>
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
....no.... <cries into his hands>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky walks over to Roy, raises his hands over him and chants in Pyngwyny>
May Dywh the Merciful receive thee into his wings, noble knight, that thou may rest in peace with those who have tread the Path before. Posted by Red Arrow on :
Red Arrow was crying silenty as she took the Soul Gem in her hands. She asked the Soul Gem if it would work on Sir Roy:
This one is beyound my power to save. The Primal Love commands him to stay where it is.
She then went to work on Tempest, and for whatever reason it seemed to be reaching in, stirring her consiousness.
Posted by Sir Roy on :
<Rockhoppper Lad's words wash over Roy like sweet relief. At long last, he truly feels at peace.>
<Roy smiles at Rocky, whose royal presence he was waiting for. He can't speak but hopes Rocky knows the genuine love he feels for him as his liege.>
<Surrounded by his brothers in arms and the only family he knows...Sir Roy passes beyond the veil...>
...
...
...
..
.
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<cries> You..will be avenged, my friend...
Posted by Lolita on :
<Lolita cries into Cobalt's shoulder, saying a prayer for Sir Roy.>
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<Cobalt holds Lolita and puts and a hand on Lardy's shoulder.>
He died defending all we hold dear. For that, we'll be forever in his debt.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky turns to Cobalt Kid>
Sir Roy was a Knight in the Court of the Emperor Pyngwyn, though he never set foot on the Planet Hyustyn. When all is settled, I will make arrangements for a traditional Pyngwyny funeral.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
It's what he would have wanted more than anything. He would be honored.
Posted by Red Arrow on :
Red Arrow looks up from Tempest's form to hand Cobalt Kid a note. "He's got the equipment nessecary to skip past initial defenses and the strategy..."
Note: I will gain ultimate power from you all to end this nonsense. I trust all the 4-point bricks to volunteer, but don't worry I have a back-up strategy in case this all fails.
OCC: I am going to bed, Cobalt Kid has my permission to use Question Kid until I return. )
Posted by Dev Em on :
Hours later, Dev slowly opens his eyes.
In a voice that is barely audible above the hustle and bustle at the Rookery says, "need sunlight..." and passes out again.
Posted by Red Arrow on :
Red Arrow felt satisfied with Tempest's stability and turned to Dev-Em. She went through the Rookery's files and asked the physician, "Do you know of Ted Knight*?"
"Oh yes, Knight Industries. It's been headed by one of Kalim's sons since the father went evil and conquered that moon," He says.
"I know," Red Arrow slowly admits. "Have you ordered any equipment from there?"
"Yes, but it was the wrong shipment and the warantee expired by the time I got it. I got some sort of rod instead," The doctor pointed to the closet, and went back to looking at the charts. Red Arrow shifted through medical supplies until she found it: A Cosmic Rod. She took out the Cosmic Rod and fiddled with the controls until a blast of solar energy emerged.
"Thank you," She said as she poured the energy onto Dev-Em.
*= Red Arrow's mother is Alison Knight aka Crimson Avenger, a descendent of Starman and the Mist.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<message comes in to Question Kid>
Meet me at the Red Bee's message downtown--you know, the Descent into Maelstrom. I've got an idea.
Posted by Dev Em on :
Dev heard the message for Question Kid come through and sat up.
"Wow. I feel better than ever." He looked over to Red Arrow. "Thanks Kid, whatever you did helped."
He stood up and walked over to where Tempest was still laying. He sighed and turned to leave.
"When Lardy wakes up, tell him that I went to talk with Cobalt Kid."
He picked up his comlink, "Lon, meet us downtown at the message."
He smiled. "We can do this."
His comlink beeped. "Yeah? You did...tell me while I'm in route."
Posted by Lolita on :
At last, all of the sick and injured have been moved to Medicus Two, except for Lardy since I suspect he wants to say goodbye to Roy one final time.
Glad I could help see that done. Now to see where else I can help.
*Looks at Rockhopper Lad.*
Thank you, your highness for everything.
*Exits.*
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<Lardy is about to be transported to Medicus Two by orderlies> One moment, please, guys.
<hoverchairs over to Roy's body>
I heard about what you did, Roy. Dying to save all those orphans. I'm so damn proud of you!
I'm sorry I couldn't muster to tell you this last night before you passed. I was overcome by grief. But I believe your spirit is listening now. You were as great an Officer and LMBer as I've ever had the priviege to serve with.
Rest in peace, my friend.
<bows head for a moment>
You...Tim! <Time Teller Lad walks over> Please give this note to Rocky when he returns:
Click Here For A SpoilerIt reads: Rocky, I'm so sorry about what I said the other day. Please, let us talk about everything before long.
<the orderlies take Lardy aboard the ambulance shuttle bound for Medicus Two>
Posted by Time-Teller Lad on :
<Tim takes the note from Lardy>. Of course, Chief. He went to talk to his chaplain to begin planning Roy's memorial. He said they were sparing no expense. I've never been to a Pyngwyny funeral, but Rocky tells me it's quite grand.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky returns from his consultation with the chaplain.>
Ah, Tim. I need to call Quislet, Esq., He and Roy were involved at one time. What's that?
<Time-Teller Lad hands Rocky the note from Lardy>.
Of course. When he's well.
<Rocky picks up his Omnicom and presses a few buttons>. Hey Quis? It's Rocky...
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<Omnicom message received from Lardy>
Rocky, I'm gonna stop by after I finish a meeting. I hope we can talk.
<end of message>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Sends message to Lardy>
Please come by, Lardy. I'm a bit tied up the rest of the afternoon, but I'll get with you this evening. Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<arrives>
Ah! Hello, Sffenyskus. I got Rocky's response to my message, so he may not be here, yet. I'll wait...
<looks around and enjoys taking in the place where he's shared great memories while he waits>
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<listens to the Pyngwyny music being piped throughout the Rookery for ambiance>
Cripes! That sounds like the theme song to "Growing Pains"!?!?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Ah, Lardy, thank you for your patience. I was with the chaplain and the musicians preparing for Sir Roy's memorial service. It will be a beautiful liturgy--in Pyngwyny, of course, but we'll have a translation in the leaflet.
Did you need anything? Perhaps a nice hot cup of tea and some sugar cookies?
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
Nah, I'm good. Sffenyskus has been taking good care of me while I wait.
Look, Rocky...I'm glad we have a chance to talk here.
Look, I'm sorry for disrespecting you last week. I've been in a lot of pain in various ways, and I lashed out at you. I know your Pyngwyny traditions and values mean everything to you as Prince of the realm. I...I'm sure it wasn't easy for you to break things off with me when I lost my powers. I know that.
<gathers himself> On my part it's just so incredibly hard for me to comprehend, you know? Everything I do is driven by my passion, by the fire that burns inside me. As you know, I'm often afraid that same passion will just consume me at some point. And it's that passion that would never allow me to do something simply because it was expected to me.
I...I hope that makes some kind of sense to you.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky nods and smiles very slightly>
Of course, it makes sense to me. Because you're you.
We Pyngwyny are often accused of being--well--cold <he crackles some ice around his fingertips, just for fun>. I know you've seen the other side of me. I have feelings, love and passion, too, in my way; but, ultimately, I'm a creature not of fire, but of ice.
I love you, Lar--Anthony. I love you very much, and knowing I was honor-bound to break off our relationship and spare the hurt that it would have caused if I'd delayed it was quite possibly the hardest thing I've ever done. Despite the rough exterior and--and the potential that's not so good--I've seen the pure heart inside you, the part that does the right thing and helps people. That's the Lardy I grew to love. And that's the Lardy I never wanted to hurt.
But I did and you know how sorry I am for that.
It's been a while now and we've both grown in different directions. We can't pick up where we left off, whether you have your powers or not. But I hope very much that you will remain one of my closest and dearest friends.
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
We'll always be... <it hurts for him to say it> friends, Rocky...Eudyptes. No matter what. It was your kindness, warmth and devotion that made me fall for you. <hugs Rocky tightly>
L-look, Rocky. <rubs eyes> I also have news for you. I've learned more about the Evil Emperor Pyngwyn the past few days, and the news is, well, it's startling!
The other Eudyptes has a new throneworld within the Dark Oval. It's Earth-4, Rocky! It lives! They switched it somehow with another burnt-out planet. The SMB are there and still alive--but they're enslaved. Enslaved by him and that other Blaine Fey.
Cobie and I...we're putting a group together to go out there and liberate them, Rocky. I don't know if you would want to go with us, but I know very well that you would at least want to know.
We're keeping this on the down-low, Rocky. It would be a diplomatic nightmare to do if it were an official action. So no matter what...you can't tell anyone about it.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Merciful Dywh in feathers!
I may be honor-bound as Prince of the Pyngwyn Colonies, but I am also a card-carrying member of the Legion of Message Board Posters and, of all LMBers, if Evil...if Eudyptes is causing trouble, it's my duty to help out.
And is Rockhopper Lass there too?
Posted by Chief Lardy on :
<looks shocked as the thought hadn't occurred to him> I...I don't know. Ka--er, our source didn't mention anything about her. Possibly, she doesn't know. It would make sense, though. I'll have to ask...our source...about Adelie and the others that have been missing, like Bat-Fem. Huh. <his mind races>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Rocky taps microphone> Is this thing on? Testing, testing, one, two, three.
My fellow LMBers, I welcome you all to the Rookery, which is campaign central for Rocky/Fanfie in 3011!
Food and beverage are plentiful. Please relax and enjoy while my scantily-clad waitstaff tend to your every need.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
And line up over here to play the vintage Pengo arcade game. Your quarters go to our campaign fund.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
As a special feature, the Rookery cinema will be playing a continuous run of Peanuts specials, Warner Brothers shorts and Hanna-Barbera cartoons during the entire campaign.
Good grief! What's up, doc? Yabba dabba doo! We have it all!
Posted by rickshaw1 on :
Candidate, is it true that Rocky was involved in a non-platonic relationship with a silver ladle and the plate?
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Also, this being my birthday weekend, be sure to come by tomorrow night and Sunday night for screenings of my favorite Transformers episodes.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
My only non-platonic relationships have been Openly Gay Lad and Lard Lad. Oh, and Hypno Nips. Can't forget Hypno Nips.
Posted by rickshaw1 on :
Ooooooh, dun caught on'a dem dere candidet's inna lie, I dun got picker's. Now, who's gonna pony up tha green.
Posted by Arcane-Lad on :
lol interesting thread.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by rickshaw1: Ooooooh, dun caught on'a dem dere candidet's inna lie, I dun got picker's. Now, who's gonna pony up tha green.
Actually, Rick, that's pretty much it. I'm pretty much the Julie Andrews of Legion World.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Today, the Rookery Cinema will be featuring a retrospective of the 1980 classic Drak Pack.
For luncheon today, we will be serving a dainty meal of watercress sandwiches, smoked salmon, a crisp salad and petits fours.
All weekend long, their will be special celebrations for my dear running mate's birthday.
Remember, a vote for Rocky/Fanfie is a vote for all kinds of good things!
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
I'll be hosting the Drak Pack retrospective dressed as Vampira.
Tonight, we'll screen my Top Ten pre-movie Transformers episodes.
Tomorrow during the day, we'll have a Super Friends retrospective, with one full episode from each season.
And tomorrow night, we'll screen my Top Ten post-movie Transformers episodes.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
The campaign/Fanfie's birthday/just-because-we're-cool-that-way party continues at the Rookery.
The pre-brunch concert today will be a chamber recital by the Super-String Quartet...of Space! During brunch, a selection of classic '80s songs (selected by Fanfie herself) will be played (not by the quartet).
Our comely, scantily-clad waitstaff stands by, ready to fulfill your every need.
Remember a vote for Rocky/Fanfie is a vote for more good things than you ever hoped possible!
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
It's supposed to be a day for prayer and reflection, but on this holy day of obligation Sebastian was looking at the elections. He loved politics and that people could vote for their leaders on LW. He had one question for the candidates.
He entered Rockhopper Lad's campaign headquarters to be greeted by scantily clad women. Ugh. Can't be irresponsible or immoral. It's so delicate in here, let's try to be ambigious.
"Can I have a few words with the candidates?" He asked one of the staff workers.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
The staff worker told Sebastian to hold on a minute while she asked Fanfic Lady's permission. She came back to Sebastian and told him to follow her.
Posted by Power Boy on :
<PB suddenly got very thirsty looking at Sebastian>
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Sebastian tries to keep his straight expression and staffworkers and familiar faces stare a bit. I don't know most of these people, why are they staring? And there is Power Boy...didn't peg him as having these sensibilities. Must investigate further.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Fanfic Lady greeted Sebastian warmly and said, "I'm ready for your question."
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Sebastian, welcome. You're looking entirely too serious. Please, let one of our waitstaff get you a libation.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
OCC: You are going to have to get something strong if you want Sebastian to have a sense of humor. Maybe Essence of Giffen? ) "I won't pretend to understand everything about this political process. Where I'm from Governors are chosen by the King and people have to either with it or overthrow them by force. I very happy you have elections at all," Sebastian started. He looks down at what is placed in front of him. I shouldn't...I shouldn't...but it's part of business right? It's okay to do business on holy days. He takes a sip.
"What was I saying..." He said aloud. Sebastian had a big speech prepared about the evils of big government but it disappeared somewhere in his mind. "Oh yes. Taxes. Would you be increasing taxes on businesses?"
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
I'm happy to say we'll only be increasing taxes on rich fat cats.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I quite agree with Fanfie on that. Those can afford to do so should shoulder the burden that others cannot.
You know, Sebastian, I'm a prince on my homeworld, which is also a monarchy, albeit one with a democratically elected parliament. But this is the Legion of Message Board Posters on Legion World. We face dangers here on a regular basis with a sense of fun and frivolity.
Now, please, have a bite to eat. I don't suppose we could interest you in watching some cartoons?
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
"Okay, whatever will make our audience happy out there behind the fourth wall," Sebastian smiles. "I love politics because I'm Ditko-derived, what with Question Lad as--oh is that X-Men Evolution? I love X-Men Evolution!"
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Actually, it's Super Friends. Posted by Emily Sivana on :
"I have no idea what that is, and you know I'm after justice, wisdom, and love. So I have to watch now!" Sebastian said.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Come with me to the screening room, Sebastian. I shall educate you on the finer points of Super Friends, such as which seasons were voice-directed by Wally Burr and which seasons were voice-directed by Gordon Hunt...who, by the way, is Helen Hunt's father.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
"That's incredible," He walks with her to the screening room. "My favorite powerset is Captain Atom's. The power of a thousand suns in my hand is cool. What is yours?
Posted by Power Boy on :
<PB raises eyebrow at Sebastian's comment>
If it's power your interested in ...
<suddenly stammers>
.. forget it i'd better just go.
<disappears at super speed>
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Sebastian was alittle confused and sad that Power Boy left. He didn't come here for power, just a decent tax rate. He turned to his hosts and said, "I apologize. I think I said something wrong."
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
I'm sure Power Boy just had something important to attend to. Now, let's watch some cartoons.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
"I hope so, that college girl has decided I'm not going to be a super-villain. She just has bad writing so I say and do alot of stupid things," He explained. At that point Sebastian got distracted by the cartoon. "Batman! Emily always says I'm like Batman for some reason!"
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Tomorrow night: a special treat for anime fans -- the original Mobile Suit Gundam movie trilogy back-to-back-to-back.
Remember, a vote for Rocky/Fanfie keeps the tapes circulating and the discs spinning, all for your pleasure.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Overnight tonight, we will have a Porky Pig festival, featuring some of the great black-and-white Porky shorts of the late '30s.
Remember, the Rookery is the original home of scantily-clad waitstaff. Accept no substitutes!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
An ode to our current leader:
Ram Boy is simply the greatest. He's the farthest thing there is from a sadist. He's handsome and strong and hilarious. And kind and warm and gregarious. We love, we love the Boy of the Ram. I like him even better than Spam!
Posted by Ram Boy on :
Love it, Rocky!
I've already had it embossed on my stationary and painted on the ceiling above my bed!
And I'm almost pretty certain that the arts will FLOURISH on Legion World with your talented guidance!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Why, thank you!
Zach, please see to Mister Ram. Make sure he gets whatever he needs!
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Sebastian is happy to finally see the Legionworld leader! He had so many things to talk about, both good and bad. This was it...this was his chance to be political like he was supposed to be!
He finally said, "Hello, I'm Sebastian aka Question Lad." Sebastian suddenly forgot everything he wanted to say. Then there was a long pause, as the two were distracted with eachother.
How I imagine for Ram Boy:
How I imagine for Question Lad: Posted by Ram Boy on :
Incredible! It's just like I'm looking in a mirror in one of Macy's dressing rooms while trying on sexy body stockings and wearing a fishbowl on my head!
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
"Hmm? Oh wait, I forgot to turn the Multiverse Ap off my phone," Sebastian said. He took out his Susanoo 3000 and pressed some buttons, taking the time to send various texts. Before he knows it time has passed and the other characters have wandered off to other threads.
"Ah well. Waiter,tell Fanfic Lass to contact Sage Minerals if she wants any diamonds for the inauguration," He smiles and begins to leave.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
DIAMONDS!!
Sebastian certainly knows his way to a lady's heart.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
I'm totally breaking the fourth wall, but it's my birthday! Sebastian's knowledge of relationships is limited because he has Classic Rogue's powerset. Could you be an exception (e.g. gods, including New Gods are) to his powerset?
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
I was the avatar to Amora the Enchantress for awhile, so maybe some of her godhood rubbed off on me. It would at least partly explain my power to bringing fictional characters to life.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
I will let our characters play together more often I guess! Really don't know where I want Sebastian's love life to go (he's never had one before) so he's going to be confused. Don't ask the order the posts go, I don't care at this point.
"I've been asking around, and it appears that taxation is going to be the same or higher," He shrugs to the waitstaff. They just smile at him, what with Sebastian being good-looking enough to be in marketing (see the Adrian Vedit/Ozymandias pictures on the previous pages).
"Everyone's pretty here, that's for sure," He thought aloud as he took note of that in his journal. And then he noticed Fanfic Lady walking towards him.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Fanfic Lady sashayed sultrily toward Sebastian. By a strange coincidence, Stevie Nicks' "Edge of Seventeen" was being piped in over the speakers.
"Sebastian, darling," she said, "I understand you have some diamonds to offer me?"
Posted by Dev Em on :
He is gonna be soooo disappointed sooner or later.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
OCC: Wanted an excuse to post this picture, I think Adrian looked best with this outfit when he was talking to Daniel in the movie. ) "Yes, of course. If you win the election I am going to offer the gems for the jewelry you wear during all the parties. All I want in return is for you to say 'Sage Minerals' when anybody asks. Me being the Sebastian Sage of Sage Minerals of course," He said. Sebastian thought back to those nights working for Sousa Telecom and making all that tournament money to buy mines and stock.
[ April 05, 2011, 07:36 PM: Message edited by: Emily Sivana ]
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Sebastian, you have yourself a deal.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
It's almost midnight, but the party's just getting started!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Midnight, of course, will bring Ghriardelli's Midnight Reverie dark chocolate sundaes for everyone! I had one once (no lie), at a certain shop where I was chilling with Suddenly Seymour and Director Lad. Good times! Posted by Legion Tracker on :
I need to sleep, but one of those sundaes would be absolutely necessary for a bedtime snack.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Tonight, appearing on the Rookery's main stage...
BANANARAMA!!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Today's special feature at the Rookery will be Sing-Along Sound of Music. Prize for the best costume. Extra points for those who can sing "Dixit Dominus" in Latin along with the nuns!
Posted by future king on :
quote:Originally posted by Fanfic Lady: Tonight, appearing on the Rookery's main stage...
BANANARAMA!!
Where's the cute third chick?
I feel like I'm an "eager" 20 year old again with that pic btw ... Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
It's the goal of this campaign to make everyone feel like an eager 20 year old!
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
quote:Originally posted by future king:
quote:Originally posted by Fanfic Lady: Tonight, appearing on the Rookery's main stage...
BANANARAMA!!
Where's the cute third chick?
I feel like I'm an "eager" 20 year old again with that pic btw ...
Siobhan left the group way back in 1987. Her replacement, Jacqui, only lasted a year or two. Bananarama's been a duo of Keren and Sarah ever since.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Tonight -- an audience with Donald F. Glut, former film school classmate of George Lucas, dinosaur expert, uncredited influence of Raiders of the Lost Ark, writer of Dynomutt, Godzilla, Super Friends, Transformers, Centurions, X-Men, and so much more.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
"That's cool, my powerset is Classic Rogue's," Sebastian mused. "Maybe he could tell why Gambit's always running after her.
Posted by Ram Boy on :
* Arrives with bucket of popcorn, wearing his I♥Donald F. Glut t-shirt.
The "F" stands for Faaaan-Tastic!
Posted by future king on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: It's the goal of this campaign to make everyone feel like an eager 20 year old!
OH GOOD! Count me in!!! Posted by Emily Sivana on :
"I think I'm twenty. Do I get a No-Prize?" Question Lad said excitedly.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
QL, if you indeed are an eager 20 year old, then this campaign's goal is to make you feel like yourself. And what could possibly be better than to be happy being oneself?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Ooh! I think I have a new campaign slogan!
Cuteness matters!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
This evening's overnight feature: An Animaniacs marathon!
Sing along, everyone! United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Haiti, Jamaica, Peru...
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
That of course is the ultimate question: who am... he thought until he heard the Animaniacs song and joined in.
"Republic Dominican, Cuba, Carribean, Greenland, El Salvador too," Question Lad said.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
For a change of pace, today on the Rookery stage, we will present a live performance of the 1956 Lerner and Lowe classic My Fair Lady.
Wouldn't it be loverly to vote for Rocky and Fanfie?
Posted by Ram Boy on :
Good news, Rocky and Fanfie! Early poll results show that 8 out of 10 Legion Worlders would HIGHLY recommend seeing your production of Lerner and Lowe's classic My Fair Lady to their friends!
Posted by future king on :
I think the two of you should outline all your promises to us, the voters, in that classic "I promise you this, that, and the other thing" speech.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
I already made that speech, FK.
Scroll down to the sixth post on this page Posted by Candlelight on :
quote:Originally posted by future king:
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: It's the goal of this campaign to make everyone feel like an eager 20 year old!
OH GOOD! Count me in!!!
Yes. And good LUCK on that, too. sigh
quote:Originally posted by future king: I think the two of you should outline all your promises to us, the voters, in that classic "I promise you this, that, and the other thing" speech.
quote:Originally posted by Fanfic Lady: I already made that speech, FK.
I wish our President and Congress would do the same thing so we wouldn't have to hear stuff over and over and over. Posted by future king on :
Ummmmm, OUCH, I think!??? Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
We interrupt this campaign for a...
DANCE BREAK!!!
Posted by future king on :
Ah I agree, there's always time for good cut in the rug!
These two have my vote ladies and germs. Good night! Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Thank you all for your confidence. The Rocky/Fanfie administration hereby invites everyone to PARTY!!!! Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Came here to discuss serious business, came here to discuss serious business...be like Dick Grayson or Scott Summers or whoever else Emily compares me to. She really loves analogies doesn't she?
Sebastain walks in wearing a new black and blue uniform. There are tons of people here and he totally forgets everything he wanted to say.
"Congradulations!" He said.
Posted by Ram Boy on :
Congrats again, Rocky!
I mean Your Peerlessness.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Rocky, words alone can't describe how happy I am for you, how proud I am to be your deputy leader, and how excited I am for our term ahead.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Aww, thanks, Fanfie!
Posted by future king on :
Don't forget all us small people now that you're both sure to become rich and famous!
<meaning send me a cheque every month like you promised .... or else!>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Oh, Future King, I wouldn't forget you!
(It's in the mail!)
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
quote:Originally posted by Fanfic Lady: Rocky, words alone can't describe how happy I am for you, how proud I am to be your deputy leader, and how excited I am for our term ahead.
"Oh, now I remember something!" Question Lad said. He opened up his briefcase and rumaged through things before he found it. He looked around before opening a box in front of Fanfic Lady.
"Just as you requested," He said.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Lovely. Thank you, Question Lad.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
"Your welcome," He said. Question Lad said. He then turned to Rockhopper Lad.
He asked, "Can you help me recruit people for the Office of Security? I have been trying to get in touch with Abin Quank, but no dice."
Posted by dedman on :
Rocky, i believe that someone is trying to impersonate you....
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Bah, he's doing an awful job. Doesn't have 1/100th Rocky's hotness!
*glares angrily at impersonator*
Posted by cleome45 on :
Not hot, but kinda' cuddly. I like the wing-hands.
Posted by dedman on :
quote:Originally posted by Invisible Brainiac: Bah, he's doing an awful job. Doesn't have 1/100th Rocky's hotness!
*glares angrily at impersonator*
It was the lack of hawtness that tipped me off.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by dedman: Rocky, i believe that someone is trying to impersonate you....
Meh! He looks more like a Chinstrap or an Adelie than a Rockhopper!
quote:Originally posted by Invisible Brainiac: Bah, he's doing an awful job. Doesn't have 1/100th Rocky's hotness!
*glares angrily at impersonator*
What he said. Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
<Continuity Note: The events of "The Dark Oval" thus far and Rocky's return to Legion World take place before this party>.
Another year has come and gone. Please join us here at the Rookery for our annual celebration. There is plenty of food and drink. Our scantily-clad waitstaff, as ever, are here to cater to your every need. As always, the party continues till Twelfth Night, the birthday of Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle, that is, the evening of January 5th.
<Raises a glass of champagne> Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all the best in 3012!
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
*hic* great party, Rocky! Love the cocktailssss. I think I've had more cocktails than I have fingers...
*hic*
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
So glad you could make it, Ibby!
I'll have Zach bring you a nice little pitcher of water. You may need a little hydration before your next cocktail.
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
*hic* oooh, maybe Zach can bring me to the pool. *hic*
Lots of hydration there, Rocky.
I'd go there myself, but it's too far for me to crawl.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Probably not a bad idea. There a some things a host has to do for himself, though.
<Scoops up a very giggly Ibby and carries him to the pool>
Time for a swim?
<Drops an even more giggly Ibby into the pool, then dives in after him>.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Wonderful party, as always, Rocky.
I don't drink, but I've been enjoying this delightful off-world soda pop. And you know what too much sugar and caffeine does to me...I can't stop myself from singing...
"So here it is, Merry Xmas, Everybody's having fun. Look to the future now It's only just begun." Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Aww, thank you, Fanfie!
Lydia, please see to Miss Fanfic's needs. Thank you!
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
I trust this is a 24-hour party, although things seem kind of quiet right now.
There's Ibby, asleep on the pool deck. I'll just push a cushion under his head and throw a blanket over him.
Eggnog for breakfast...
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Cramer, welcome! So glad you could make it!
Jonathan, please see to Miss Cramer.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
nice party, as always!
Jonathan, I'd like some baked Alaska, a brandy, a scotch and a Sklarian hooker, in no particular order.
Posted by Power Boy on :
I LOVE Rocky's parties ! He always has the cutest ... I mean best staff! I mean service ... I mean ... oh hell ...
<sprays champagne all over everyone!>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Glad you could make it, Peebs.
Zach, would you please bring Mr. Power Boy a fresh towel. Thank you.
Posted by SharkLad on :
Is the pool open?
Posted by He Who LSHes on :
My invite got lost in the timestream. But better late than never!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Posted by cleome45 on :
I'll swing by once this razzin' frazzin' headcold clears up. [sulk] Some gifts should not be shared with one's friends, even at Xmas...
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad:
<Drops an even more giggly Ibby into the pool, then dives in after him>.
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer: There's Ibby, asleep on the pool deck. I'll just push a cushion under his head and throw a blanket over him.
aw, you take such good care of me. Thanks guys.
In gratitude, I shall head to the kitchen and get Zach and Jonathan and Lydia to assist me in making my special pasta salad, baked mussels and sweet&sour pork for you all.
After Zach finishes drying me off. My, such excellent service.
quote:Originally posted by cleome45: I'll swing by once this razzin' frazzin' headcold clears up. [sulk] Some gifts should not be shared with one's friends, even at Xmas...
Get wel soon, cleome! Party's not complete without ya!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Ah, Sharky, I'm so glad you could make it! Of course, the pool is open. Ibby had quite the adventure in it. Daniel, please attend to Mr. Shark.
He Who, of course you're not late. How can you be late to a party that runs 24-hours a day for over two weeks! Gwendolyn, please see to Mr. Wanders.
Cobie, glad to see you. Alexandra, please make sure Cobalt gets what he needs.
Cleome, I'm sure there won't be a problem. I'll send Michael over with a special Pyngwyny cold treatment. You'll be as good as new in no time. Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Invisible Brainiac:
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad:
<Drops an even more giggly Ibby into the pool, then dives in after him>.
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer: There's Ibby, asleep on the pool deck. I'll just push a cushion under his head and throw a blanket over him.
aw, you take such good care of me. Thanks guys.
In gratitude, I shall head to the kitchen and get Zach and Jonathan and Lydia to assist me in making my special pasta salad, baked mussels and sweet&sour pork for you all.
After Zach finishes drying me off. My, such excellent service.
Well, you're worth it! It's been awesome having you around more these days. And thank you for the additional comestibles. You can never have too much!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare: nice party, as always!
Jonathan, I'd like some baked Alaska, a brandy, a scotch and a Sklarian hooker, in no particular order.
My goodness, Kent! I almost missed you!
I'm so glad you're back!
I've assigned Laetitia to take care of you. I believe she can attend to any need you may have! Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
why thank you! and here I was beginning to feel ignored! Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
back to you, wonderful leader! With people like all of you, it's a pleasure being around more.
quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare: why thank you! and here I was beginning to feel ignored!
Well now, that won't do. Care to join me in the kitchen, Kent?
I think Zach over here would love to have you along.
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
I've now moved on from soda pop to fruit-flavored iced tea.
And I'd like to raise a double toast to our beloved leader, Rocky, for hosting this wonderful party and for winning the Kill This Thread VI competition.
Posted by MLLASH classic on :
This makes him leader of the LMB Threadkillers Guild!
Posted by He Who LSHes on :
quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: He Who, of course you're not late. How can you be late to a party that runs 24-hours a day for over two weeks! Gwendolyn, please see to Mr. Wanders.
Thanks, Rocky.
Gwendolyn, I'll take a Black Russian, Irish Coffee, Swedish meatballs, and Chicken Mexicana . . . and some of your fine company, if you don't mind.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Lash! How wonderful to have you here!
Daniel, please make sure Mr. Lash gets everything he wants.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Fanfic Lady: And I'd like to raise a double toast to our beloved leader, Rocky, for hosting this wonderful party and for winning the Kill This Thread VI competition.
Aw, shucks, Fanfie! You're awesome!
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Anyone up for some games? I brought Taboo, Monopoly Deal, and Spaceopoly.
My descendant from the 31st century was kind enough to send a copy back in time for me. What a thoughtful kid!
Posted by cleome45 on :
[accepts hot tea with lemon from cute server and settles down to watch the floor show]
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
How wonderful, Cleome! I think I did plotz at "rock your latkes with the Maccabees". Posted by cleome45 on :
And such nice nightshirts they're wearing, too! [wipes tear] It makes a mother so proud!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Ah, Twelfth Night and Hyvvie's birthday have arrived!
Until next year!
Posted by cleome45 on :
Happy Birthday, Hyvvie!
Sorry I couldn't party with you all as much as I wanted. '12 will be better on that front, I'm sure!
[smooch]
Posted by Legion Tracker on :
Happy Hyvvie-Day!
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
Yay Hyvvie!! Happy Birthday!!
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Wow! Can't believe I missed greeting Hywie. Good dog, have a bone!
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Hyvvie loves the attention any time!
<Hyvvie licks Ibby>
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Awwww! Good boy! Here, have another doggie treat.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
And another holiday season comes to Legion World! The Annual Rookery Holiday Party runs continuously from now until Twelfth Night, January 5th.
As a special feature this year, it will run concurrently on both the old and new sites!
Drop in as you have the opportunity! There is plenty of food and drink for everyone and, as always, the scantily-clad waitstaff are standing by!
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
I wonder if I should say the same thing here as there... dimension-hopping is such fun. Better grab a coffee and hit the buffet before the crowd arrives.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Cramey, so glad you could make it!
Daniel, please see to Miss Cramer and make sure she gets whatever she wants.
Posted by Power Boy on :
Let's Party!!!
Happy Holidays everyone!
<pets Hyvvie>
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Peebs! It wouldn't be a party without you!
Zach, please give Mr. Power Boy whatever he wants. Posted by Conjure Lass on :
*runs in on my way to work!*
Pop the bubbly, I'm here.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Welcome, Connie! I'm so glad you could share in this LW tradition.
Sam, please see to Ms. Conjure Lass.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
LW!
Posted by Faraway Lad on :
I say Rocky, those are some cracking mince pies. Oh and can I get a glass of Port to celebrate Christmas.
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Ah, Cobie and Faraway! Grand, as always, to see you both!
Gwendolyn, Juanita, please see to Mssrs. Cobalt and Faraway. Thank you.
Posted by Jerry on :
Pardon my late arrival. Where's the entertainment?
Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
Jerry! Merry Christmas! This party goes on for the whole Twelve Days, so you're hardly late!
Dennis, please get Mr. Jerry a beverage and take him to the entertainment.
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aroused when girls yell the sweeping instructions at me....![[tease]](graemlins/tease.gif)
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You have a great career ahead of you selling ski vacations, Rocky!
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!
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, it was a nice recap of your origin, Rockhopper...Did you leave a forwarding address in case Openly-Gay Lad wants to stay in contact?
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to all,
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XIV
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