**** A FEW DAYS LATER***
Location: Huola, Planet SevenSetting: A palatial manor house situated at the top of a cliff, with spectacular views across the ocean. At the foot of the coastal path, a beautiful bay with white sandy beach allows Manor regulars, and their guests, a private and serene location to take a dip in the warm water.The house, surrounded by acres of lush gardens and tropical palm-trees, boasts a terrace bar lit by torches; flickering with naked flame. ((image here))From the landing pad, visitors are escorted to the terrace after having their weapons confiscated by the privately employed security detail. The terrace is scattered with tables and chairs, chaise lounges, rockers, and several outdoor sofas. Drinks and food are served upon request by a dedicated team of smartly dressed servers. The terrace is also fitted with several holodrones and a retractable roof that is used during the rainy season. A three tiered water fountain sits directly in the centre of the terrace - the base having been decorated with floating flowers, and is home to several species of Koi.Visitors are allowed to stroll the gardens and visit the nearby waterfall, the menagerie, and the public rooms of the Manor house. Overnight accommodation is also available in the Guest House, which is located opposite the house, near the menagerie.
[ 2014.06.28 00:57:10 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote enters from the shuttlepad looking tired and still wearing a medical visitor's band on her wrist
[ 2014.06.28 00:57:25 ] Vlad Cetes > /emote waves from the bar
[ 2014.06.28 00:57:27 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote makes her way to the bar and orders a very stiff drink.
[ 2014.06.28 00:58:24 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote crosses the terrace from his suite and heads towards the bar. "Good evening, Luna"
[ 2014.06.28 00:58:28 ] Vlad Cetes > hello Luna
[ 2014.06.28 00:58:42 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote nods at Vlad and Tigerfish.
[ 2014.06.28 00:59:01 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "What brings you here this evening?"
[ 2014.06.28 00:59:14 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > I've been at Cerra all week.
[ 2014.06.28 00:59:26 ] Vlad Cetes > why have you been at Cerra all week?
[ 2014.06.28 00:59:28 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Really? I wasn't aware of that"
[ 2014.06.28 00:59:42 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Catching up with Maria.. and some other things.
[ 2014.06.28 01:00:17 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote smiles and slips down into a chair near the bar. "How is she? I've not had a chance to speak with her yet"
[ 2014.06.28 01:00:57 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote gives Tiger a glance "She is stationside undergoing medical supervision"
[ 2014.06.28 01:01:17 ] Vlad Cetes > /emote drains his glass> damn
[ 2014.06.28 01:01:19 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote sips her glass of hard liquor on the rocks tiredly.
[ 2014.06.28 01:01:27 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Medical supervision? Perhaps I should visit her. I was always quite fond of young Maria"
[ 2014.06.28 01:02:28 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I think she needs her rest Tiger."
[ 2014.06.28 01:02:38 ] Vlad Cetes > what happened to Maria?
[ 2014.06.28 01:02:45 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote nods his head. "As you wish, Luna"
[ 2014.06.28 01:03:38 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote looks at Vlad "Some silly nonsense about nanites. I told her to get tested to clear her mind."
[ 2014.06.28 01:05:59 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Luna, would you mind joining me for a quick walk around the grounds?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:07:27 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > *if you want to
[ 2014.06.28 01:08:15 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote gets up from his chair and gestures towards the path leading towards the gardens. "After you"
[ 2014.06.28 01:08:28 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote looks at Tiger with her blue eyes "After you is fine with me."
[ 2014.06.28 01:09:09 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote smiles, bows his head slightly and leads on towards the garden.
[ 2014.06.28 01:09:20 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote rises and follows, still carrying her glass.
**gardens**
[ 2014.06.28 01:12:15 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote leads Luna through the elaborate flowerbeds, following the path towards a bench he sometimes sits on (to reflect on things when he wants some privacy). "Luna, do you fear me?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:13:42 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Why would you ask that?
[ 2014.06.28 01:14:29 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote glances at the flowerbeds.
[ 2014.06.28 01:14:32 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Simply curious as to why you insisted I lead the way, instead of following after you. I may be something of an old, bloodthirsty relic, but I have manners"
[ 2014.06.28 01:15:05 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > How odd. I wouldn't think that would be the first thing that would leap into a man's mind.
[ 2014.06.28 01:15:57 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote kneels down absentmindly to pull a stray weed intruding on the path.
[ 2014.06.28 01:16:06 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote stands beside the bench, gesturing her to sit before him. "What should be the first thing to leap into a man's mind?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:16:42 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote stands up and glances at Tiger "Certainly not that a woman fears him."
[ 2014.06.28 01:17:18 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote takes seat on the bench and looks up at Tiger, her long hair falling over her shoulders down her back.
[ 2014.06.28 01:18:03 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote nods his head again and sits down beside her. "So how is Maria?" he asks, attempting to make small-talk. "I haven't heard anything about her in the last week"
[ 2014.06.28 01:18:36 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > I came to Cerra because I was receiving disturbing mails from her and wanted to speak to her first hand.
[ 2014.06.28 01:18:46 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > We spoke about this Tiger.
[ 2014.06.28 01:18:58 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "I recall that - that was a week ago. I'm assuming you found something out about her?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:19:13 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote frowns "Anways, I did. and She has been worried about nanites from TSF when they flew in a few fleets with her."
[ 2014.06.28 01:19:31 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Silly nonsense, but to put her mind at ease I insisted she have a full medical exam."
[ 2014.06.28 01:19:53 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Excellent. That's probably for the best"
[ 2014.06.28 01:20:03 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Perhaps.
[ 2014.06.28 01:20:20 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > She refuses to see clergy or a psychologist.
[ 2014.06.28 01:20:47 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Why wou;d she refuse? That doesnt make much sense"
[ 2014.06.28 01:20:56 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > She insists she has no need for it.
[ 2014.06.28 01:21:33 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Perhaps she's right, but naturally I'd certainly air to the side of caution"
[ 2014.06.28 01:22:11 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > I cannot force her Tiger.
[ 2014.06.28 01:22:24 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Of course not"
[ 2014.06.28 01:22:45 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote sighs and leans back on the bench, looking up at the evening sky.
[ 2014.06.28 01:22:51 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > I was surprised to not see you at the Marnor this week.
[ 2014.06.28 01:22:57 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Traveling?
[ 2014.06.28 01:23:50 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "My patrols keep me busy on the opposite shift rotation to Shalee and the rest of the Manors occupants. If you'd been around earlier in the day, you may have caught me between shifts"
[ 2014.06.28 01:24:31 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says neutrally "I see".
[ 2014.06.28 01:25:20 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "It gets a little lonely at times - that's why I'm not normally available until Friday and Saturday evenings"
[ 2014.06.28 01:25:23 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I guess you are flying with Pyre more I hope?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:26:06 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Occasionally, but still not as often as I'd like. It's a funny beast, this warzone of ours. It swings one way, then another. It'll never truly end, and to think it will, foolish"
[ 2014.06.28 01:26:56 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote gazes at the garden while she gives a slight nod.
[ 2014.06.28 01:27:21 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote asks offhandedly "Did you ever find out why Shalee was acting odd at the Noir?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:28:02 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote pauses, just enjoying the quiet, peaceful surroundings of the garden. "I did, yes. That was why I mailed you, asking to meet with you"
[ 2014.06.28 01:28:56 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I see. I ddn't realize."
[ 2014.06.28 01:29:22 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "You didn't realise what?" he asks, tilting his head to look at her.
[ 2014.06.28 01:29:39 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > why you wanted to take a walk.
[ 2014.06.28 01:30:27 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "You're disappointed? I mean, disappointed that'd the reason I asked you to join me?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:30:35 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > that's**
[ 2014.06.28 01:30:44 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote returns Tiger's look "you said that, not me."
[ 2014.06.28 01:30:52 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Why would you think that?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:31:34 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote gives Tiger a puzzled look.
[ 2014.06.28 01:32:02 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote shrugs his shoulders lightly. "Just curious, I guess" he pauses. "The truth is, I wanted to talk with you, but could have done that anywhere. I thought you'd enjoy the gardens, knowing you as I do"
[ 2014.06.28 01:32:29 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote's lips quirk into a faint smile "that is true"
[ 2014.06.28 01:33:00 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote smiles, then glances around the gardens for a moment. "They really are something, are they now?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:33:01 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > not**
[ 2014.06.28 01:34:26 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Yes they are. I wonder who laid them out."
[ 2014.06.28 01:34:58 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "You'd need to ask Shalee about that. I'm sure she knows - afterall, she must still get them maintained on occasion"
[ 2014.06.28 01:35:21 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "With this level of lushness? Far more than on occasion."
[ 2014.06.28 01:36:11 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote crosses her legs and leans back "so what did you want to discuss?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:36:16 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote grins. "I don't pretend to know what goes into tending a garden. I never had a green finger; well, not like this. It was always ship warfare, tactics, fleet comps. I have a tactical mind, but not one of nature"
[ 2014.06.28 01:36:27 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote nods slightly at Tiger,
[ 2014.06.28 01:36:45 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Ahhh yes" he says wit ha smile, turning to look at her. "I guess I wanted to apologise to you"
[ 2014.06.28 01:37:07 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote looks confused "For what?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:37:25 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Last weekend. I felt the un-easyness, so I'm damned sure you did"
[ 2014.06.28 01:37:39 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I did, yes."
[ 2014.06.28 01:38:05 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "And for that, I'm sorry. I spoke with Shalee about it afterwards, and I can see it was my fault"
[ 2014.06.28 01:38:13 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "How so?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:38:58 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Shalee was disappointed that I hadn't planned something special for the pair of us. She was then more upset when I invited you and Kat - no offense of course. I just thought that she'd enjoy socialising with a group of friends...
[ 2014.06.28 01:39:14 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > ... when instead, she wanted something more intimate between us"
[ 2014.06.28 01:39:56 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Well there's no need to apoligize to me, it seems that Shalee is the one you should apoligize to."
[ 2014.06.28 01:40:43 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "I already did, and we had an incredible night that night. But I still felt somewhat guilty for putting you and Kat in a position to feel that uncomfortable"
[ 2014.06.28 01:41:21 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote shrugs noncommittally.
[ 2014.06.28 01:41:51 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote offers her a warm smile. "So we're good?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:42:44 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote gazes at Tigerfish "Why would you think we aren't now?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:43:18 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Well I felt guilty. It's been weighing on me for a week now, but I didn't want to simply apologise by mail. That would have been so impersonal"
[ 2014.06.28 01:43:42 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Well.. there was nothing to apologize for. I do appreciate that you felt you had to do it in person."
[ 2014.06.28 01:44:23 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I will be at the Manor for one more day.. there is another issue I needed to discuss with Shalee."
[ 2014.06.28 01:44:35 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Anything I can help with?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:44:59 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I would like to enlist Imperial Outlaws as an ally in a war I am funding."
[ 2014.06.28 01:45:27 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Perhaps you can tell me how you feel she would react. to the proposal."
[ 2014.06.28 01:45:36 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "A war? You're full of surprises, Luna. Against whom?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:46:19 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > An apostate, heretic and foul Sani Sabik who has admitted to killing millions on the IGS, of every station and kind.
[ 2014.06.28 01:46:25 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote glowers slightly.
[ 2014.06.28 01:46:55 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "He acts like it's some kind of sadistic gameshow."
[ 2014.06.28 01:47:17 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote glances at Tiger.
[ 2014.06.28 01:47:18 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote frowns for a moment, wondering who she's talking about - somewhat concerned for he's been described in a similar way in the past
[ 2014.06.28 01:47:33 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Who is he?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:47:53 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote spits out the syllables as if they poison her mouth as she says it "Nauplius."
[ 2014.06.28 01:48:34 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Nauplius? I've never heard of him" he says with another shrug.
[ 2014.06.28 01:49:26 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "I like it" he says softly. "that you're so driven in your goals. I find it refreshing"
[ 2014.06.28 01:50:05 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "A mercenary corporation has been engaged. We are trying to bring PIE in to obtain round the clock coverage as they will know this time they aren't the only ones trying..."
[ 2014.06.28 01:50:16 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I'd lke to add Imperial Outlaws.. besides.."
[ 2014.06.28 01:50:58 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says with a sigh "I think Maria will need a specific Sani Sabik to focus her current venom on... and she can't do it without a war dec against a 24th Imperial Crusade member"
[ 2014.06.28 01:51:26 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote chews on his lower lip thoughtfully. "This target of yours. Is it based in low sec, high sec or null? Wait! He's 24th?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:51:41 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Nominally. PIE still war'decced him due to his crimes."
[ 2014.06.28 01:52:57 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "I guess Shalee may be interested in assisting. You'd certainly acquire her support, I have no doubt, but I'm not sure what help our forces would be against a specific target. We're not used to finding and killing individuals"
[ 2014.06.28 01:53:09 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "This corp isn't like me"
[ 2014.06.28 01:53:27 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Frankly, for Imperial Outlaws, I am hoping they will view him as a target of opportunity only. maria will be the one with the focus."
[ 2014.06.28 01:53:39 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote mutters "she needs that... soon."
[ 2014.06.28 01:53:56 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > I will pay the war dec fee.
[ 2014.06.28 01:54:23 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Hmmmm. I see. You can always ask her, of course. If you get her on a good day, she's more agreeable to such ventures"
[ 2014.06.28 01:55:24 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Although I know it is her call, Pyre and some members of Esoteric Philosophy have indicated that'd happily participate.
[ 2014.06.28 01:55:31 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote smiles faintly for the second time of the night.
[ 2014.06.28 01:56:06 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "As would I, Luna" he says with a smile as he leans back on the bench, looking up at the sky again.
[ 2014.06.28 01:57:24 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote frowns as her datapad chimes "I have an unusual.... haul tonight but I will be back to Cerra."
[ 2014.06.28 01:57:45 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote nods. "You're leaving me?"
[ 2014.06.28 01:57:46 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote glances at Tiger as if pondering whether to ask something.
[ 2014.06.28 01:57:57 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote gives a slight smirk.
[ 2014.06.28 01:58:15 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I suspect you aren't too popular in Matari space? I have an insertion PIE asked me to do."
[ 2014.06.28 01:59:04 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "I'm not very popular anywhere, truth be told. Left my Caldari breathren, un-trusted by Amarrians, loathed by Gallente, hunted by Matari"
[ 2014.06.28 01:59:23 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Well assuming you feel you won't pull customs down on us like flies to Honey...
[ 2014.06.28 01:59:29 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > I am traveling from Huola to Pator.
[ 2014.06.28 02:00:10 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "and how I can I assist with this insertion?"
[ 2014.06.28 02:02:31 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote shrugs "cover me from any aggression if you chose and were able. I do have a cloak and mwd however."
[ 2014.06.28 02:03:18 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I'll be fine if you have other plans."
[ 2014.06.28 02:03:43 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote pulls his datapad from his breast pocket and slides his thumb across it. "As I feared; my security status would make it near impossible to move in high sec Matari space. I can do anything you desire in low, however"
[ 2014.06.28 02:04:14 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote nods "I will send a signal then if I run into difficulty transitting low. No need to escort unless that occurs."
[ 2014.06.28 02:04:44 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "No, I'm happy to escort you through low sec, Luna. What are friends for, eh?"
[ 2014.06.28 02:05:27 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote smiles. "I have to go to Sassieko for the pick up. He says he will be ready in an hour. if you are flight ready, I'll signal you."
[ 2014.06.28 02:06:08 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Of course. I'll be on standby with an interceptor to scout you. Unless you'd rather I provide a little more muscle?"
[ 2014.06.28 02:06:47 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Interceptor would be best.
[ 2014.06.28 02:06:59 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > I am concerned about gate camps from Sassiekko to Minnie High Sec.
[ 2014.06.28 02:07:07 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Well, I can watch the gate and cover you to the outbound system gate"
[ 2014.06.28 02:07:33 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "Which system will you enter low sec at?"
[ 2014.06.28 02:08:29 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Sassieko/Sosola I believe. Working route out now
[ 2014.06.28 02:08:57 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote stands and stretches "I'll work the route out on my way there and confirm that?"
[ 2014.06.28 02:09:24 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote rises to his feet. "Oh, and Luna.... If I scout you in, it'll cost you"
[ 2014.06.28 02:09:41 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote raises an eyebrow. "It will?"
[ 2014.06.28 02:10:28 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > "That dance I never got to have last weekend"
[ 2014.06.28 02:11:36 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote gives Tiger a long gaze before responding.
[ 2014.06.28 02:12:33 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote replies "As you wish.
[ 2014.06.28 02:12:41 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote smiles slightly at Tiger.
[ 2014.06.28 02:13:01 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote nods his head, offering her a parting smile. "I'll be ready when you are"
[ 2014.06.28 02:13:27 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote turns sharply up the path hurrying to the shuttle pad.
[ 2014.06.28 02:14:00 ] Tigerfish Torpedo > /emote heads back to his suite to grab his combat jacket and flight bag