Back to the Future Options

[SinN]

After sitting in silence studying the wild life of the outback, Hood finally decides to break the silence.

So Micheal. What is it you do at NeoNet? And what are they're plans with us?

[fistandantilus4....]

In Reply to Dr Holder:

Dr Patrick : Nod and a smile It's a hopeful sentiment, and I agree. Sadly, in our society, it's is our way to create a slave race if there ins't one. The egyptians did it, medievil societys did it through serfdom. modern day society is no different. You would think with all of our "advances" we could find a better way, but the more things change... It's sad really. No matter who is today's slave, no matter what we do to raise them, society wil lalways create another group.

[SinN]

In response to Patrick:

I do agree miss, that there is always a slave race. But i dont necessarly think its people. Especially those of poverty. Poeple of poverty are much stronger and much smarter then anyone in the jeeps gives them credit for. Poor people are slaves? Slaves to what, I ask? With all do respect, of course.

[Callidus]

In response to Hood:

Me? I'm a magical researcher, mostly examining items and book work, but intreging. The number of different ways people have come up with the achieve the same end result is staggering and that's just the hermetic sphere, when you move on to shamanic traditions it all gets very individuallistic.... but I'm rambling again and I'm sure neither of you want me to go into too much detail it tends to get rather technical and long winded.

In reponse to Dr. Patrick:

Looking slightly downcast at the bleak outlook but then brightening again in response to her smile Well Anthropology is your field Dr., but I think I'll hold onto my rose tinted specs a little longer and smiles broadly to show it's a jest.

This post has been edited by Callidus: Feb 21 2007, 09:01 PM

[SinN]

In response to Micheal:

No no, please go on. I enjoy talk of magical theory. I get joy out of everyones veiws on them. You a mage?

[Callidus]

Yes I am, a hermetic by the standard view of things although I try to take a more overall view of magic as a whole but I can't really get to grips with the freeformness of the shamanic traditions.... I understand how it works, but practically it just doesn't seem to be right.... Quite likely due to no shamanic totem link I would suspect.... and yourself?

[fistandantilus4....]

Patrcik response to Hood:
Oh it's true, if not in the literal sense. People have to eat, and there will always be the haves and the have nots, and they will always take advantage of each other. That's what society is based upon , throughout history, sadly. These days are literal slaves are machines. but can you honestly say that today's population ins't enslaved into the system? From the lowest in the gutters to your average day "wage slave". Part of anthropology is studying how society works. It sounds harsh, but believe me, this is how the world has been for thousands of years.

[SinN]

Yes, I am an awakened. Though, I'm what you call a Mystic Adept. I pracitce many diffrent forms of magic though. I find that why should I stick to one when I can expand my horizans and become a stronger mage.

Looks ahead up into the sky.

Out here is where I became awakened. Theres very little that cant happen out here. But it looks like theres a storm coming in. Could be a mana storm, those dont let up easy, we should be prepared.

[SinN]

In response to Patrick:

Beleive me miss, Im not a slave to any wage. :smokin:

[fistandantilus4....]

Patrick asks :How doe we know if it's a mana storm, or jsut a regular wind storm? Is there any way to tell besides waiting to see if fire starts falling from the sky?

Hood - What an interesting conversation you are having. Don't mind me poking in I hope? I wanted you to know, there is something very wrong in the camp. I don't know what it is, but there is something there that shouldn't be. Don't alert the others yet, but be on your guard.

This post has been edited by fistandantilus3.0: Feb 21 2007, 09:21 PM

[Callidus]

A Mystic Adept.... ah I've heard and read about that path but never had the opportunity to meet anyone following it.... hmmm if that is a manastorm we'd better get our shielding up, excuse me a nano. and twisting he his seat a bit to get a more comfortable position while keeping an eye on the other jeep. Michael works to clear his mind and extend the comforting blanket of energy that normally sits just above his skin out and out to cover the two jeeps and all the passengers, all the while channeling the power through the device on his right hand and feeling the slightly vibration of it responding to his mental touch.

Sorry about that, but I should be able to maintain that and converse fairly easily now. and grins slightly boyishly.

[fistandantilus4....]

Dr patrcik looks a bit more at ease at that

Charisma check for Dr Holder.

[SinN]

Well anyone who can sense can usually tell. Other than that, take a look at the wildlife, awakened ones in particular. Kinda like, how a dog knows when an earthquake is coming.

Take a look around at some of the wildlife to see their reactions to the storm. Also while im doing this, aid Micheal and set up a sheilding, particualry stronger to be on the safe side, So he hopes, over the two jeeps.

This post has been edited by SinN: Feb 21 2007, 09:30 PM

[fistandantilus4....]

SinN: At the moment, nothing unusual. Animals are taking cover from the wind, but there isn't any rain. If it was a mana storm, they'd be running full tilt.

[SinN]

There doesnt seem to be a mana storm coming just yet. We still need to be prepared though. But for now, you can relax miss.

Send a mindlink thingy to Bahamut:
Master, can you hear me?

[fistandantilus4....]

Bahamut: All to clearly some times. You really need to practice at schooling your thoughts.

Especially when fantasizing about red heads.

[SinN]

Chuckles for a second.

Response to Bahamut:
I Apologise old friend. I was just making sure we still had a connection out here. Ill check in with you every once and a while to give you an update incase something goes wrong, or goes too right. Also, can you have MIT-Nick keep an eye on my com and those around me. I dont trust corps easy, just taking caution. You understand?

[fistandantilus4....]

Ask MITnick your self, I DO have other things going. Just be on your guard. I wouldn't worry to much about comm security out here though. NO one but your immediate allies would be in range anyways. No one with you has the skills to threaten your system security. I'd be more cautious of magic in the area.

Incidentally, you'll have no worries of mana storms today . Tomorrow however, the next at the latest I expect. Good Luck.

Callidus, perception check. -2 for distraction, visual.

This post has been edited by fistandantilus3.0: Feb 21 2007, 09:46 PM

[SinN]

Thank you old friend. And sorry to have bothered you. I'll head you're warning on the mana storm. Good luck to you.

Comes out of what seems like a trance.

We're safe today, no mana storms. Tommorow how ever... We'll need to make sure our camp site is warded and protected as best we can. Dr. Micheal, I would ask for your help in doing this? It wont be a simple task alone. But with both of us, it should be no problem.

[Callidus]

Feeling Hood's mana shielding kicking in underneath his own and re-enforcing the protection over the two jeeps, Michael feels much more comfortable about the possiblity of a mana storm.

After all we're prepared and I'm sure it won't be too bad, at least this far out from the center of Australia.... At least Dr. Patrick looks happier.... happier at Hood though.... man can't I get a break.... guess they'll always go for the slightly dangerous man rather than dependable.... just wish I had the guts to be that.... actually no I don't..... it wouldn't be me and might well get both me and plenty of other hurt.... but might get Dr. Patrick to like me more.... oh man.....

[Callidus]

Well that's good news Hood, and of course I'll help with the wardings, it'll be a pleasure to work with another practitioner

and a chance to examine how a mystic adept shapes the weave

[SinN]

Great, it'll make things much easier

It'll also give me a chance to see how strong you truly are. No offence Micheal, I like you, but I'm just not on that trust a corp bandwagon.

[fistandantilus4....]

The rest of the day's drive is filled with everything from small talk about the weather, to discussion on advanced magical theories. Dr Patrick chimes in with occassional annecdotes about aboriginal societys. Discussion is had about mana storms, the paracritters in the area, and whether or not there really is a drgon in the area.

Dr Patrick says that she has heard rumors about the so called "Rainbow Serpent" that feautres promintently in many myths of the aboriginal peoples, and also the sitings of the dragon called Bahamut that apperaed in late '63. She goes on to describe the legends of some of the Sky Heroes and their legends, and exactly what the Dream time is.

Camp is made after a long day of looking at landscapes, dry river beds, and paras-a-plenty. Old hands all, the camp is quickly established, with solar powered, self inflating tents, complete with water still, heating and airconditioning, and photovoltaic siding to hide the tents from animal eyes.

Michaels and Floren chat ammicably around the fire once dinner is set (mmmm...soy!) , and a cans of a local brew called "Drop Beer" is passed around the camp. Floren swears he saw a wombrick along side the road late in the day, but didn't think they really had the time to examine it further.

Hood takes time to investigate the area around the camp for any snake hoels, and finds plenty. He and Dr Micahels take some extra time placing rocks over the ones in the area to deter nocturnal visitors, after agreeing with Dr Patrick to remove them when they break camp.

All in all, it's a rather pleasant evening for one of the most hostile terrains in the world. If only you could shake the feeling of being watched.

[SinN]

Puts down the can of Drop Bear.

Hood Steps away from the fire, and calls for Alexander.

Alexander. Its good to see you. I need to you to investigate the areas around the camp, and tell me what you find. Be carefule though, its very dangerous around here.

[fistandantilus4....]

Alexander appears on the astral plane

I shall master. I shall guard this night as well. Incidentally master, if I may, even tough in the company of other mages, talking aloud to the air is generlaly thought of as a "bad thing". Perhaps telepathically next time?

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