Last time... on PLANETEERS! (Ooh, caps.) Ziegfried turned into a zombie, you were beset by a vampire, and Tyler and Fatima stole from a church. In the name of peace, damn you. And I'm Islamic, it didn't count. (I still say Ziggy was stoned, not vampric...) But guess what? That has nothing to do with this. And it does so, Fatima. (Vampire Hunters, anyone? :) ) (And now my ring's all holy and stuff.) (I got the munchies dudes... buuuuuuuurger....) (Hey, where the Ham.... buuuuuuuurger?) The time before last on Planeteers, you were heading to Illyria. And that's where you find yourself going right now! Tyler's piloting. Deal with it Ziggy. A new person's in the plane, too, sitting in the last seat. She was introduced earlier as Eui-Tae's little sister. You all should get along juuuuuust fine. Session Start. * Ziegfried snores hardcore. If you can't eat, sleep. * Jose cracks his knuckles. * Fatima looks... less than thrilled. * Tyler pilots, just WAITING for a new problem to develop with this rather... antique aircraft. * Eui-Tae is wearing a pair of glasses. He's also wearing a glove in his right hand, where it seems to just be twitching. (Super l33t computer.) You ok Eui-Tae? Your hand is moving weird there... Com'on... hold off those Hypernon's until I get the Omega nukes up... Not now Jose. * Ziegfried continues his Garfield impersonation. zzzzzz... turn 90 degrees, away from camera.... zzzz Uh? * Jose scratches his head. * Jae-Eun is idly playing with what may be a computer of her own. She's an eleven or twelve year old asian girl with large, wire-rim glasses. She's also wearing clothes that must be two to three sizes too big for her. Baggy jeans, baggy shirt, baggy jacket. (Who is playing Jae-Eun?) * Eui-Tae grins. "Eat that sucka! Haha... the guy didn't even know what hit him. Now, what was that Jose?" Eui-Tae looks back at Jose, lifting his glasses. (Arwen?) (Ya think?) ( Arwen and Zeg pulled a wondertwin thing. He's a mental construct, amalgam of them both. ) What's with the glove? * Eui-Tae looks at his hand. "Oh, this. It's just a keyboard, why?" * Jae-Eun thwaps Eui-Tae across the back of his head with her computer. Getting closer, people. Seats and tray tables, yadda yadda. * Jose looks for a keyboard. "Hum..." * Eui-Tae rubs the back of his head. "Ow, what was that for?" * Eui-Tae grins innocently. You never let me watch. Dork. So what is our ETA Tyler? * Fatima sighs and leans her head back in her seat, staring at the cockpit's roof. "I must ask... that you prepare yourself a bit for meeting my, err... family." You can watch online, don't ya know that? (It's whatever Ard says it is. Take it away, Ard!) (*snerk* Half hour.) About a half hour, looks like. How so? Could it be worse than Eui-Tae's mom? We got lucky there though. * Eui-Tae shrugs. Landing time, and he's gotten his OCiS3 fix. Life is good. * Jae-Eun ignores Tyler's instructions and uses Eui-Tae's head as a rest for her computer. Hey, Fatima. Any suggestions as to where to set down? Look! Out the window! It's... sand! * Fatima sits upright and turns to look at Jose. "In some ways better... in other ways, a little worse. Illyria is... very traditionally Muslim. We pride ourselves on being world citizens without sacrificing cultural background." She blinks. "Err, let me." * Eui-Tae leans forward, making Jae-Eun's computer fall down his back. * Ziegfried continues napping, although anyone listening closely will notice the snoring closely resembles "Sandstorm" Whoawhoawhoa! * Jae-Eun manages to catch it in time. * Eui-Tae looks back at Jae-Eun. "Watch where you put your computer next time." * Fatima stares at the GPS, but thanks to Jose's expert training (all 8 hours of it) she manages to indicate her home. "There's a... a helipad? I think. Will that work?" That'll do great. Hopefully. * Eui-Tae looks over Fatima's shoulder. "Yup, that would be a helipad." Who knows if it's still in operation though. * Tyler plugs in the coordinates and sets the plane to head in that very direction. * Jae-Eun flops back in her chair. * Ziegfried stretches and yawns. I wonder how Ziegfried will fit into your town. * Fatima says, perhaps a little more flatly than necessary, "He won't." * Ziegfried is still yawning, "huh?" (Like Mr. Tyler in your visit to China guys? :p) (Just about.) * Tyler looks down at herself and considers. "Maybe we need to find me a robe or something." (All of you will stick out like sore thumbs.) (Or more like Bob in his visit to Chinatown...) (Although they won't want to sell him things.. maybe ban him from the state...) You fly torwards the helipad. And you reach it! It's empty. Land? Y/N ( *snerk* ) (Dont do it! Its a trap!) (o/~) (Warning: Illegal Operation: This program will be terminated...) * Tyler looks around for anything that might obstruct the landing. Amazingly, there's a lack of overhanging trees and such in the middle of the desert. ( During landing, it's probably more obvious that this is an *estate*, not a town. ^_^ ) (Oh yes. ^^) Okay, taking it in for a landing. If we get shot at or something, might have to take off quickly. So, uh, hold on. * Eui-Tae starts up word-pad, and types a few things in on it. (like more search-lights for the cruiser) * Tyler eases the stick forward and guides the plane towards the pad. (That's not meant to have innuendo, really.) * Jose braces himself. * Ziegfried considers creating "Zieg-drolics", but decides to just sit back instead. (Who woulda thought that Tyler? =P) Tyler is SHOT DOWN FROM THE SKY AND YOU ALL land, actually. You land just fine. The pad seems deserted enough. ( No comment. ) (Snort.) ( What time of day is it? ) Ahhh!!!... Oh... We are ok As you were landing (thanks for reminding me, Fatima), some of you likely noticed that the area doesn't exactly have a town-like... quality to it, whatever that is. One large building, a number of smaller ones, but not what you'd expect. Well, this looks like a nice enough... palace. * Eui-Tae looks around. "You live... here?" (*checks her mental clock* Early evening.) * Jae-Eun is rudely sticking her nose against the glass. "Wow." Nice place you got Fatima. * Tyler quirks an eyebrow at Fatima. "So, the local blueblood runs a public helipad?" Man, you're loaded! Who does your dad work for? * Fatima nods. "Yes. In fact, before Cybele... 'got involved', this was the only home I'd ever known." She stands up and gives a weak smile. "As the sultan's daughter, I welcome to the sultanate of Illyria." ( +you ) Thank you. * Eui-Tae is a little stunned by this, but doesn't miss writing any of it into Wordpad. * Tyler leans back and folds her arms across her chest. "Well, huh. Learn something new every day." * Ziegfried blinks, and nods. That explains a bit. (Well, actually, Linux pad, but you wouldn't know that. ;) ) * Jae-Eun looks up and stares. "You're kidding, right?" She turns to Eui-Tae. "She's kidding, right?" * Eui-Tae shrugs. "I dunno, are you kidding?" * Fatima does not look as happy as she could. "It might be wisest if... we make our stay brief. I love my father, but he's not exactly... err, no, I'm not kidding." Very funny. Tellin' me you're out to save the world, and now there's a princess, too! I wonder where you guys got the plane, though. It's ancient. Yeah, but it's one of only three in existance. When we soup it up it'll be better than anythin' else on the market. * Tyler flips her BRIGHT GREEN! hair out of her face. "What, you don't think dear old daddums will like your new crowd?" (An angelic bunch like you? Can't imagine why.) * Jose brandishes his bow. "Hopefully he won't execute us or anything. He doesn't sound that bad of a guy." Okay, so you have to get stuff and tell him why you're going... Not neccessarily in that order, of course. * Eui-Tae grins * Fatima rubs her temples. "I enjoy your company as a person, Tyler, please let that be said, but my father..." She fishes for something to say. "I suspect your idioms may clash." * Ziegfried stretches, "Ja, let's make sure this doesn't look like an abduction..." * Eui-Tae looks back at Jose. "Can't you just leave that thing behind?" * Tyler grins. "So, you're saying I should cover up the black leather." Don't cover it up! It's cool! No, I think it's the shoes. I have a better idea... how many people do we need to have go in? * Fatima tries to smile. "No, I think you're too far to cover anything up. Jose, PLEASE leave the bow in the plane." Alright, I'll leave it here. * Jose reluctantly places the bow near his belongings. (Somehow, a bow doesn't seem like it would be too intimidating to a guy who's probably got a palace-full of men with SMG's...) (Sarah Michelle Gellars?) ( What kind of kingdom do you take us for? ) ( We have scimitars and camels like every other fantasy kingdom. ) * Fatima straightens her vest. "Let's... get moving." She smiles a bit falsely. "It's a large estate. He might not even see us!" (Well... then again, DW3 shows us what bows can do... =) (One must note that no matter how archaic a bow may seem in the time period... its still bad ass. Just think LOTR.) Ja, uhhh... no offense, but it seems like Tyler and I staying with the plane might be a good plan... * Eui-Tae packs up his backpack. Anyone looking would notice two compartments, one with a mess of wires, and the other for everything else. Better leave the kid, too. * Jae-Eun hops to her feet and thoughtfully sticks her computer in Eui-Tae's backpack. "Hey!" * Ziegfried nods. But I wanna go. I should be able to fit in. Everything but the whole "speaking in the native language" thing. Uhhh... that might not be the safest plan... * Jae-Eun eyes Ziegfried. "Why not?" Hrm? Nothing, never mind... Yeah, so do I, but I'm getting that this place has a bug up its collective butt the size of a volkswagon. Not a Suburban? * Fatima frowns. "That's not true! It's just... there are things my father needs to worry about that a normal parent does not." Jae-Eun, if you'd like to come, I won't mind. Like running a country? Nah, they didn't shoot at us when we landed. Just a VW beetle. Really? (You know nothing's more uncomfortable than the backseat of a Volkswagon though...) * Eui-Tae sighs. "I'd better come along to make sure she stays out of trouble. * Jae-Eun beams. "Eui's got it backwards. I keep *him* out of trouble." Oh, and Jae-Eun? Carry your own computer. Okay, then Ziggy goes and I watch the plane! * Tyler nods many, many times. No, I keep you out of trouble. Remember the time you covered the bathroom in toothpaste? Sounds like a plan. * Ziegfried digs though his pockets in search of a Gameboy Xteem or something, but to no avail... "Huh?" ( First rule is you never start a land war in Asia. The second rule is you never trust an American with a plane on the line!) (^_^) Make sure you tone down the Ramones otherwise the sound of obnoxious western cultural music might become a beacon for a tactical nuclear strike in these parts. ( *snicker* ) Just an assumption. * Fatima suddenly turns on the group and says, *sharply*, "Stop that! All of you, stop it!" * Tyler blinks. Hm? * Jae-Eun yelps. * Eui-Tae stares at Fatima. "What'd we do?" * Fatima sighs. "We are... a small nation, but we are well-educated and peaceful! And it hurts me to think of the misconceptions you throw around... with me right in front of you. And I am much more progressive than my father!" Alright, my apologies. It just that your doubts about your father had me worried. ( Yes, that's right, lady. SCream real loud! See if Daddykins comes running so he can Tyler can enter single combat for possession of the Ark. ) * Eui-Tae shrugs. "I hope I didn't say anything wrong. Let's just get going. Keep in mind people, this is not a joke, and we can not screw up here, lest we cause an international incident." * Ziegfried shrugs, "Hey, it's arright. Just next time, remember that silence makes us assume the worst, ja?" * Tyler mumbles something apologetic and slumps down in her seat. * Jae-Eun just fidgets uncomfortably. What'd she do? * Fatima breathes out. "We should hurry. I'm sorry." She turns and walks toward the entrance. * Eui-Tae finishes packing his stuff, puts on his glasses, and stands up. "Ready guys?" * Jose pursues Fatima (bowless too). * Ziegfried glances toward the plane, glances outside, and grabs his shades. * Ziegfried gets up and waits for everyone else to head out first... Everyone wearing shades runs into a wall. Just kidding. ^_^ * Ziegfried jumps out of the plane, and strolls allong behind Eui Oh, Fatima, do you mind if I record our trip? I'm not gonna use a camcorder or anything, but I want to ask your permission first. * Jae-Eun looks at the group leaving, then back at Tyler. She suddenly seems very nervous. "Um. Maybe I'll stay here." Hey, Zieg, I thought you were staying back there. I coulda swornd Jae-Eun had a Gameboy Xtreme loaded somewhere. * Ziegfried shrugs. "Tyler had other plans" * Fatima stops and gives Jae an apologetic look. "I'm sorry. You didn't do anything wrong. But this situation has made me very nervous." She blinks at Eui. "Uh... I suppose that you can. I can't think of a reason why not." * Jae-Eun bites her lip. "Okay." She hurries after Eui-Tae. * Jose eagerly awaits Fatima's orders. Okay, just wanted to make sure. Some people are nervous about secret camcorders and stuff." You people start out of the helipad. It's pretty much deserted, yes it is. The air's actually fairly chilly. Not what most of you'd expect from a desert, but how many of you have been in a desert before, anyway? ;P * Eui-Tae attaches another wire to his glasses. (That makes two.) He then moves the fingers in his right hand a little as he walks. "Testing, 1 2 3, testing." Geeze man, why is it so dry here? * Fatima says, offhandedly, "The lack of water is usually blamed." * Jae-Eun giggles. Har Har. * Eui-Tae chuckles. "Okay, ya got me there." Fatima 1, Eui-Tae nothin'. * Fatima chuckles. "I've always wanted to live near the ocean. Or see the ocean." She keeps walking, looking for... well, her room. * Eui-Tae eyes Jae-Eun. "I'll get you later. Next time we play Unreal Quake 3k6." * Jose follows on. Suuure. You're just askin' me to waste your pansy ass all across the battlefield. * Jae-Eun walks cheerily along. (How is the palace in terms of appearance?) ( ...uh... Arabic! ) You're gettin' there o/~ Here and there you can see people wandering around, but it's dark and Fatima's fairly deft at avoiding them. ( Think Aladdin, just smaller. ) (rgr.) Heh, just keep telling yourself that, you might have a chance to hit me before my plasma-rockets hit you. And yes, the palace is a *very* nice affair. The kind you see in history books about the middle east, when they're not talking about it as a nuclear wasteland. * Fatima chuckles. "I'm so jealous. I'd love a brother or sister." We could adopt you! * Eui-Tae shrugs. "Why not, ya can't be worse than this twerp." * Jose admires the "Aladdin-like" palace. Who ya callin' a twerp, dork? Jerkett! Balogna brain! * Fatima puts a finger to her lips. "Sssssh." Meatless by-products! ( Your poratrayl of a bickering pair of siblings is flawless. How do you do it? ) * Eui-Tae Sssssh's... But doesn't stop insulting his sister. * Jae-Eun drops her voice to a whisper, "Doodoo head." ( Idle a sec to collect dinner. ) * Eui-Tae whispers back, "Numb skull." You go through a few gardens, and are nearing palace proper now. The guard rounds, from what you can see, are thicker and more frequent. (I need my Soliton Radar!) (Stupid harmonic resonance...) ( *cackles* ) (Mei Ling: Sorry Snake...) * Jose assumes we are approaching an important area of the palace. * Fatima sighs as she sneaks around, her familiarity her only weapon. "I wish we lived in a world where all these guards weren't necessary." Why are they needed? * Fatima mmms. "It's a dangerous world. Is not the leader of your nation similar protected?" True. Any significant threats recently though? I think so. You mean those guards with black suits and sunglasses, like on TV? * Fatima shakes her head. "No... we're not important enough to care about. Yet. But as oil and resources get more scarce..." You mean they're not scarce as is? * Jose nods. "In my country's history, we had many hostile takeovers... Fortunately, our current President is decent and many people "seem" to like him. Quiet about those guys Jae-Eun, they might hear you. * Jae-Eun pokes Eui-Tae in the side. "It upped to seventeen USD a liter now." * Eui-Tae ooches. "You sure? Let me check." Yeeeeah, I'm sure. * Fatima nods. "That is how it is here, Jose... my father is well-liked, but..." ...there are always underlying forces plotting against him. * Eui-Tae starts to walk a little slower, then catches up with the rest of the group. "It's at nineteen now, yesh." * Jae-Eun makes a face. * Eui-Tae makes a face back at Jae-Eun. Session End.