Now talking in #BESM
Alice takes a seat.
Lopez is already sitting and nods to Alice
Alice nods back.
Do-N walks in, falls into the last empty chair, vomits into a small (mercifully opaque & airtight) bag and then slugs back a mouthful of coffee. " 'Mornin' "
The_Guild	Kol Mnba, a large humanoid with a draconian face, snout and head covered in dark dark green scales, ridges of horns lining his snout and scalp, and two large, leathery wings extending from his back. He is dressed quite nattily in a lime green suit, his large hands folded over the single piece of paper before him.
Do-N digs around in his/her pockets, pulls out a book of matches and half a cigarette, which (s)he lights.
The_Guild	As soon as Do-N enters, Kol Mnba clears his throat. "Thank you all for coming. For those of you who don't know me, I am Kol Mnba. I am your Emissary, and as such will be coordinating your Travelling schedules and efforts." "To my right is Otsilliw Widerovist," he indicates an slight blonde elfin female in a grey tunic, "And to my left is Idswit Nalm," a sullen, grey-skinned man with dead eyes, also dressed in grey. "They will be your Shargat Operations Team." "If you would be so kind as to go around the table and introduce yourselves. Alice?"
Alice	"My name is Alice Whitehouse. I recently arrived here from a non-magical realm. Currently I involved in research using the Rauka symbiote in field operations."
The_Guild	"Gordon?"
Lopez	"My Name is Eric Gordon I'm from a High-tech/Psionic multi-galactic Realm, My teammates call me Lopez I never knew why but it stuck so you can call me that, I'm newly arrived and I was more or less a heavily Cybernetic Marshall or Special Operations Officer
The_Guild	"Thank you. Egistero?" The red haired man in brightly colored robes (which are now a different color than they were a moment ago) bounds to his feet. "I am Egistero Gamley from the Clowal dimension. I am a MageTech, trained in both magic and technology specializing in illusion and obfuscation." "Cluhan?" The large man stands at attention. "Commander Cluhan Callahan, Guildforce Deq from the Bovlard outpost." Then he sits. "Do-N?"
Do-N	"Hey. I'm Do-N,"[pronounced like 'Don' or 'Dawn']" and I just came here from... a really fuckin' boring realm, didn't notice what it was called..." "I'm originally from a 'magical' realm, which was also really fuckin' boring. I've been drinking, smoking, fucking and generally rocking out..." [Rubs his/her temples with a pained expression]"... as I'm sure you all can see... and I'm a 'mimic'."
The_Guild	"Utyo?" "I am Utyo. I come from a land of wonder. Our stories are truth, and our truth is legend. Though we are few, we are strong, and together we form our world into what it is." Utyo, by the way, was a small female, dark skinned, wearing leathers and carrying a small arsenal of steel.
Do-N vomits into her bag again.
The_Guild	Kol Mnba nods ponderously. "For various reasons, you have all been chosen to be Travellers. As such, you will enter new dimensions and discern their attributes, observe their machinations. If there is a hospitable populace or valuable resources you will then be authorized to further your studies in a coexistent state. "Finally, if an extradimensional threat exists which the population of the dimension would have no defense against, you may be authorized to use any and all force to protect your dimension."
Do-N	... "So basicly, it's 'scout, spy, plunder and fortify'... rhymes and it's kinda catchy. I can dig it."
The_Guild	Kol Mnba nods. "You will be divided into two teams. Each team will have a Shargat Op coordinating from Phase zero of the dimension, giving you what backup and intelligence a Shargat can." "To start there will be a few training exercises, and some time to prepare yourselves if you need it. Are there any questions? "
Do-N	"So, do we have 2 captains pick their teams or what?"
The_Guild	"I have a list."
Do-N	"Is it a surprise? or can we know now who we're gonna be with?"
The_Guild	"Now, the selection process is incredibly complex so don't expect me to explain the subtle nuances of it to you. Here are the teams." "Alice, Team one. Cluhan team two. Do-N team one. Egistero, team two. Eric, team one. Idswit, team two. Otsilliw team one. Utyo, team two."
Do-N breathes a visible sigh of relief, grows two big lizard wings out of her back (like Kol's), and winks at Alice.
Alice smiles and winks back.
Lopez just shrugs and nods
The_Guild	"Any more questions?"
Alice	... "When will be likely receive our first assignment?"
The_Guild	"In the next few days. Until then, I would recommend studying Thinker logs and determining a couple entry scenarios. We will reconvene here in two days to see what your teams have come up with." "There are several exercises that can be tried out in the training rooms, if you so choose."
Alice	"Thank you."
Lopez	... "how will Operational Decisions be made in the field, above and beyond expected field work?"
The_Guild	"Where possible, conflict should be relayed through your Op to your Emissary. In many cases however, primary insertion carries a risk of isolation in the early stages, so contacting Shar Torin will be impossible. In these cases, Traveller teams use their own judgement on these calls.
Lopez nods
The_Guild	"In general, however, a Traveller team should remain in whatever state they are in, or drop to a lower state."
Lopez	"how is insertion State determined...or is it always black?"
The_Guild	"Insertion into a newly discovered dimension is always Black."
Do-N	... "So, in English"[Or whatever we're speaking]", don't blow your cover unless you're told to."
Lopez	"or unless you have to"
Do-N	"See, that wasn't so hard!"
The_Guild	"Precisely." Egistero raises his hand. "How much are we getting paid?"
Lopez	to Do-N: Only because I've done simmilar things dozens of times in the past...Cybrogs don't really fit in well if the planet hasn't even hit an industrial evolution" *smiles*
The_Guild	"You are paid with the respect and facilities of the Guild. Requisition allowances are increased on a per-mission basis. We treat our Travellers well. In many cases a permanent posting in a dimension will also procure you a suitable set up in that dimension. "Are there any other questions?"
Alice	"I will have problems functioning at a pure black insertion level because of the needs of my symbiote."
The_Guild	"Then I suggest you find a way to solve your problem before you go black, Alice."
Alice smiles. "Okay."
The_Guild	"If there are no more questions then, you are dismissed. Thank you all."
Do-N	... "Ta... so, Team 1, that first round's on me. :) Team 2 are welcome to join... those that can lower their standards enough to, anyways."
Alice 's eyes are unfocussed as she takes a moment extra to stand up.
Lopez gets up and adjusts coat
Alice reaches into her beltpouch all pulls out a very crumpled food bar. Looks slightly sad she unwraps it and starts munching.
The_Guild	The red-haired Egistero grins. "I wouldn't mind a drink." But Cluhan shakes his head. Utyo just stares. Cluhan says, "We should work first. It is early, we can socialize at a more suitable time."
Lopez	But you should also have a getting to know you session before you start planning and training etc. I've found that builds comradeship....unless you think it might make you a little surley
Do-N	... "Exactly... though personally, I figure getting surley is part of getting to know people."
Alice 's eyes are jittering slightly like she is in REM sleep. Then she snaps back to reality.
The_Guild	Cluhan frowns. "I want to know what strengths and weaknesses I am working with, I don't need to know how much someone can drink so early. Clear heads will benefit us more than a little jovial comraderie."
Lopez	True Enough...never had that problem though...of course that might just be me. *smiles* but your right, maybe drinks can wait till later on.
The_Guild	Egistero looks crestfallen, but nods. "We'll go for drinks tonight, then. Say, eight o'clock, meet in Comestibles?"
Lopez	sounds fine with me...you two? *looking at Do-N and Alice*
Alice	"How about some breakfast then? " I rub my belly. "She and I are sort of hungry."
Do-N	"I expect to already be pretty reved up by then, but definitely come by... So, no-one in Team 1 is up for drinking then?... Fuck."
Lopez	I don't need to eat for a few more days but given your condition it might be wise, I don't want you fainting half-way through the day
Alice	"How about it Do-N? We can grab an liquid lunch perhaps."
The_Guild	Kol Mnba leaves the room, and so does team two soon after, their Shargat Op in tow.
Lopez	Do-N, Drinking is a really futile effort for me. it can wait...your liver could use...some rest...its looking a bit...ewwww
Alice	Turns to Otsilliw: "It is a pleasure to work with you. I have already been introduced to the others."
Do-N	"My liver will take what I give it, and it'll fuckin' like it."
Lopez	Otsilliw...nice to meet you *extends hand*
Do-N	"Yeah, hi."
The_Guild	The elfin Shargat Otsilliw, now perched in Kol Mnba's recently vacated chair, nods. "Hello." She flinches away from Lopez' hand. "Do not touch me, please."
Lopez	Uhhh sure...sorry
The_Guild	"You did not know."
Alice	~So we are all relatively new. Have you been working here long?~
The_Guild	~I have been a Shargat for a while now. Magical research, mainly. This is my first Operations job.~ It seems like the Thinkers have already configured a sort of group communications channel for your team.
Lopez	"well I for one am glad we have someone knowledgeable in the mstic arts with us...seeing as I don't have the foggiest Idea about Magic"
The_Guild	[Things said in public channel in ~ ~ will be heard by the four of you anywhere you are, let's say, everything in " " will be said out loud to whomever is around.]
Do-N	"Right. So who's for breakfast, lunch or booze? It's time we got to know one another."
Alice	"Breakfast for me. I've been up all night shooting people."
Lopez	*shrug* "Don't need to eat but I'll come along for the company"
The_Guild	Otsilliw smiles faintly at Lopez, the nods, descending from her perch on the chair. She is incredibly short, just under five feet, yet perfectly proportioned. She moves with unearthly, silent grace. [To Comestibles, then?]
Do-N	[Yep.]
Lopez	[I would guess so]
Do-N	"Fuckin' right on... so, what does everyone here do for kicks?"
Lopez	"everyone as us or everyone as everyone?"
The_Guild	You make your way down the hall toward the archway to Comestibles, Otsilliw following along silently behind you.
Alice	"..... Drugs mostly. While I was on the run I tended to need to make my kick short but very worth while."
Do-N	"Everyone here as in the four of us in this room." [To Alice] "Right on, you make your own?"
Alice	"Yep. It was mostly what I did for cash. They are one of the best things to do if you have brains and need to make money quietly."
Do-N	"Fuckin' cool. I'll have to try your product sometime. Guess that's what put you on the run, huh? How 'bout you Lopez? What gets your shiny, chrome rocks off?"
Lopez	Work. I enjoy me job and I do it well
Do-N	"Oh. Shit. ... well, we'll figure somethin' out, I'm sure... how 'bout you, Otsilliw?"
Lopez	I doubt it. Drugs Booze it doesn't have any effect on me
Do-N	"You obviously just haven't found your hit of choice yet. :)"
The_Guild	"We could reprogram your nanomachines to simulate the effects, if you'd like."
Do-N	"Yeah, my research had similar findings. ;)"
Lopez	I doubt it they have a strong survival program.
Alice	~or I get Natilla-Vv to convey the effect telepathically. It is all in your head and that's meat.~
Lopez	if she can get though...again automatic defenses, I'm designed to be very very very durable and I would appreciate you not playing with my brain, if you don't mind
Do-N	[Distant look]"Hmm... head-meats."[lip licking]"... so Otsilliw, what about you?"
The_Guild	~It is more difficult to do temporary telepathic surgery than it is to reprogram nanomachines.~ "I like to fuck with people's minds."
Lopez	Again with the reprogramming...let me use small words....No
Alice	~Really? I am interested to learn more about nanomachines actually.~
Do-N	[To Otsilliw] "Nice. :) So why aren't you Travellin'? I'm hoping that's where the prime fucking is."
The_Guild	"I have not been chosen as a Traveller." "I am too valuable to be put directly into the field."
Do-N	"Shit. Sorry 'bout that... good pickings around here?"
The_Guild	"I would rather not discuss it."
Do-N frowns. "Hmmm... so Lopez, how'd you get the job?"
Lopez	I was recruited
Do-N	[Rolls eyes] "Gosh. Sounds awful excitin' when you tell it like that."
Lopez	I volunteered actually...it sounded like the next logical step. going from exploring new worlds and bring peace and justice to those worlds to this change worlds to realms and its pretty much the same thing
Do-N	"Ah... what kind of 'peace and justice'?"
The_Guild	You reach Comestibles and find yourself a table. Before you know it you've been served by a fattish lizard woman with bright yellow, green and red scales.
Lopez	I'ma Quatroia which transtates as "those who bring jsutice" I'm detective Judge Jury and more often than not Exicutioner and Gravedigger...it saves the taxpayers time and Money, Basically I function where normal law officers and bounty hunters only have nightmares of and kill bad people. ..
The_Guild	[Just a reminder, http://www.oocities.org/thespianwithfries/guild/ is now the official Guild webpage. If there's anything you'd like to see added, let me know.]
Lopez	Sorry Track and Kill bad people..you people who've commited Genocide against entire planets, or you know decided for kicks to dropa 500 gigatonne Anitmatter Bomb on a contry that sort of thing
Do-N	[To waitress] "Gimme a huge bowl a' really spicy chilly with lots of nasty burnt bits, and a bottle of the best champagne that ever fuckin' existed." [To Lopez] "So, basicly, you kill really evil motherfuckers and that's the peace and justice?"
The_Guild	Goblin stew and a bottle of Desmond's Aerie 1492. Gotcha.
Lopez	Yes. more or less.
Do-N	[To waitress] "Ta." [To Lopez] "Sounds like a pretty alright career path to me."
Lopez	[To Waitress] 1 litre of cold water it has its kicks I've also been sent on Military S&D missions as well as Recon
The_Guild	Keg 'o wet. Check. And you, sweetheart?
Alice	"Can I have waffles with heavy cream, a selection of fresh fruit, eggs, sausages, bacon and hash browns please. And a selection of fruit juice."
Do-N	"I like a gal with a big appetite." ;)
The_Guild	"You got it." She goes off without asking Otsilliw what she wants.
Alice	"First thing I should mention is that I am likely to get getting some physical upgrades in the next couple of days so I am not sure how much I will be around."
The_Guild	"You got it." She goes off without asking Otsilliw what she wants.