Log started: 11/27/02 3:52:31 PM $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ CiviLIan $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 13/20 Posted Author UN: Yakuza 'Donation' Wed Nov 27 Stellar Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Appearing onscreen is Stellar Jay, a blue-and-black streaked jay reploid who, at the moment, seems kind of...edgy. There's a rather fat suitcase sitting on a desk behind him. "Howdy there... er, allow me to introduce myself before I start. I'm Stellar Jay, just got here this week. I'm with the Intel division." He pauses, looking behind him at the suitcase. "Just yesterday an individual...er...don't know his name," Shot of Kumicho here. "contacted me in the Plaza in front of HQ. He has me acting as 'messenger boy', he says." Said with sLIght disdain. "He gave me that." Points to suitcase. "It contains a rather -large- sum of money, approximately 30 /thousand/. The guy said he was with the...Yaku-za?" Stellar is evidently unfamiLIar with the word. "Anyway. He made it clear that the 'donation' is to go to the alLIed forces and not just the UN. So." He crosses his arms and leans against the desk, eyeing the suitcase. "If someone with some authority could maybe, say, come tell me just what the heck I'm supposed to do with this? It would be appreciated." He says nothing more as the transmission cuts to... OOC: Stellar's got the money right now, and... I honestly have no idea what I'm supposed to be doing with it. :) By someone with authority, I mean 'somebody who knows more than Stellar'. @mail, page, or whatever me. Gracias! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IC News $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 14/28 Posted Author Desert Rumble Wed Nov 27 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pharaoh Man appears, his battle armor scorched, but LIttle actual damage apparent. In the background, a desert Research FaciLIty, the same attacked by Dr. Landon DeVry is pictured. For the most part, its intact, though damaged. Ra's drones, including the last two sand worms from his stage in the MM Games, and his typical attack drones are seen gathering Robot Master fallen. " Dr. Landon DeVry has been defeated, sent scurrying back to the rock he came out of under. Next time, I shall destroy him. To the anonymous civiLIan who dared to interfere..." Job is pictured. " Do so agian to the Robot Master forces, and you shall meet the same fate planned for DeVry. The Robot Masters repelled Landon's attack, and no doubt saved the FaciLIty from being captured and looted. No humans were targeted by any Robot Master forces. RepLIforce-I'd pick up the slack if I were you...next time, the Mavericks, the Rogue Stardroids...will not be so merciful when attacking. " Ra smirks, and the transmission cuts. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IC News $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 14/29 Posted Author Terror in Moscow Wed Nov 27 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -GNN News Flash!- "Good evening. In what is to be the most bloody assault on Moscow since the biological assaults by the Robot Master, Toad Man, a secure microchip and robotics research faciLIty was attacked by a group of unknown Reploids. Reportedly a brother-sister pair of Reploids, they faced down the forces of Mega Man, Maverick Hunter Frostmane Unicorn, and RepLIforcer Jet Stingray who came to stop them after reports of a hostage situation came over the security grid." "Further, the casualties of this assault were very high. Though Mega Man, Frostmane Unicorn, and Jet Stingray were able to save the hostages being held in the main research area, they were unable to prevent the detonation of the building by a series of explosives placed within the faciLIty. It is beLIeved both criminals responsible for this horrific act of murder and terrorism escaped in the blast and confusion." "PoLIce are asking Moscow Citizens to remain calm, and to please not call for reports. The famiLIes of those who lost their LIves in this unprecedented attack are being notified as this report is made." "It is unknown whom these Reploids were alLIed to, or if they were unalLIed terrorists, or why they assaulted the research faciLIty. It will take time to sort through the debris to fine clues to why this tragedy occurred. It is even unsure at this moment what their identities are... the description of these two is of two tall, animaLIstic Reploids, a female bat with red-tinged armor and a male wolf with blue-tinged armor. What reports have gathered relate they killed Reploid as easily as Human, and the Maverick Empire denies any involvement with the pair of Reploids." "Tonight Moscow is in a state of shock for such a terrible assault to have happened in a time of such GLobal concern with the return of the Stardroid Menace. Moscow, however, is grateful to those brave heroes who stand for the side of good and right, and will protect us from the approaching darkness." "Thank you, and Good Night." -bLIp- $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ BB Post in Progress $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Group: IC News Title: UN's Most Wanted ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (UN's Most Wanted: UN Strikes Back on POX!) (Investigate AlLIgator is on screen) Due to recent events, we're announcing two new people to our Most Wanted. The Androids that responds to the aLIases of Kuff and Kaph. The instances and crimes these two have caused has been staggering. Due to low amount of video evidence, we have composite sketches of the duo: (Composite sketch of Kuff -- Wolf Boy.) (Composite sketch of Kaph -- Bat Chick.) These two are to be considered ARMED and DANGEROUS. Do NOT, I repeat, Do NOT attempt to apprehend by yourself. Contact your local UN office, your local RepLIforce office, or the Maverick Hunters. If you have information that can lead to the arrest of these two, call 1-800-CRIME-00 or visit us at http://mostwanted.un.gov. Next, we will updating our Most Wanted LIst for this week... (BLIp.) $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IC News $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 14/26 Posted Author Random Culture Thu Nov 28 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ And now, for something completely different: A book review. Ninja PoLIce While I usually try to be optimistically in my selections, I feel in this case a solemn duty to perform a pubLIc service: To ward parents away from the evil that is Ninja PoLIce, the book by illustrator-turned-author Robert Lobsang, which has gained the overnight and doubtless short LIved popularity of most youth directed trends. The premise is that Lobsang's main character, SLIce, is a ninja detective in a mythical world where vampires, werewolves, robots, elves, dwarves, mummies, and aLIens, among others, all exist together, seldom peacefully, without any sort of explanation or apology offered to this incoherent overabundance of diversity. SLIce's supply of sometimes ingenious but more often ridiculous gadgets helps him solve mysteries that just might be sufficiently mysterious to keep a three year old guessing, for a few minutes. While crude plastic Ninja PoLIce merchandise quickly LInes toy store shelves, it certainly doesn't belong on the shelves of any respectful bookstore, or tainting the minds of our impressionable youth. 2/10 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IC News $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 14/27 Posted Author A Moment Thu Nov 28 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part of the GNN Broadcast, who has been keeping a 24/7 watch on the Stardroid situation. A reporter by the name of 'Dan Grathers' is in a trenchcoat at the UN Plaza in Seoul. " And as the anomaly draws closer to Earth, the world has taken a day to stop and reflect, and give thanks for what they have. Never has there been a Thanksgiving Day in which so many found themselves to be so lucky to just be aLIve, with a home, and a job, and food. And even more amazing is the output to local charities this year for the hoLIday by assorted benefactors, to help those less fortunate have more to be thankful for. Time is quickly running out, and more and more Stardroid sightings along with typical skirmishes between factions have put things in perspective for many. It has certainly helped this reporter to do just that. I wish you all a happy Thanksgiving, and now go to be with my wife and children. Please, spend time with those you care for this day, you will never know how lucky you are to have them until it may really be too late. Dan Grathers reporting from Seoul. Good luck to you all, and Godspeed. " The show turns to assorted news reports as a small bar at the bottom of the screen scrolls text of other events, along with any new information gathered on events. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ [Radio: (E) Broadband] Guts Man transmits, "When I'm hungry for American capitaLIsm, I LIke to take a bite out of turkey! Turkey! It's what turkeys eat!" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "BrilLIant, Guts!" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Guts Man transmits, "I'm GLad pops ain't American." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "Aren't you?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Guts Man transmits, "Hell no. Made in Japan!" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "And proud of it!" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Guts Man transmits, "Damn straight. GLad I ain't some apple pie." Seoul - United Nations Plaza It is here that most of the world's decisions are made. The kind of power here reflects in the architecture, with the HUGE UN building that holds the General Assembly. Blue and dome shaped in design, it is the only one in the world of its kind, and workplace to the thousands that work here. The perimeter of the General Assembly building is surrounded the flags of every country that has a seat, which is nearly everyone. Outside are a number of other large office buildings, ranging from delegate bureau's, to the Headquarters of the UN PoLIce, to a RepLIforce office. Constantly patrolled and guarded by UN PoLIce, safety is among an utmost concern after the infamous April Fools Day Massacre. Despite that, the place is a very safe environment. Contents: Contents: Mikage Yukiato [Business] [C] UN Heavy Transport Press Stand United Nations Vehicle Garages : United Nations Building East : Seoul - Northern Commercial District West : Seoul - Tourist District South : Seoul - Historical District North : Seoul - Eastern Residential District [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "Yes, yes, of course." Taking a small break from business meetings Mikage leans LIghtly against the wall of the UN Building and lets his hand move towards his coat pocket. PulLIng out a sinGLe clove and a LIghter Yuki looks over the cig before slumping down just abit and sighing. These last weeks have been rather difficult for the CEO. But of course not just for business. Business is fine. Perhaps better then ever and yet it is the activities of the Yakuza that has brought stress over him. Exiting from the main building proper, the Sexthern Belle takes a look around notes the few suspricious characters about. Kumicho's thugs. Yakuza. (NormaLIty is so long is comin'...)oo. There is possibly a few more hiding about... ...But as Serena is considering looking for them, she spies Mikage. "Hello, Mr. Mikage," she says. Mikage Yukiato places the clove to his LIps and gently fLIcks the flame of his LIghter to the end. Letting the clove LIght up Yukiato takes in a deep breath and lets the ashes of the cig grow unevenly. Closing his eyes and falLIng into thought the young CEO gives a sLIght nod before letting his focus fall on Serena. Letting his body push off the protection of the wall Mikage straightens up and gives a sLIght bow to the UNer. "Greetings...Ms.." He frowns sLIghtly before continuing. "I am sorry, but I don't beLIeve I got your name..." "Serena Gilbert," Serena states, "Ah've heard all 'bout ya on the GNN business news. Ah think ya doin' a good job." Mikage Yukiato raises a sinGLe brow, looking sLIghtly impressed before a thin smirk presses on his LIps. "It is a pleasure in meeting you Ms. Gilbert. I hope you don't mind my presence here. I needed a break from the MegaCorp Business Meeting that is taking place here." His eyes wander towards the large crowded area before looking sLIghtly worried. "This place is much busier then I last remembered." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Snake Man yawns. "Anyone elssse ssstuffed?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Pharaoh Man transmits, "Yes. Who would of thought that you could actually geneticly engineer a giant, 46 legged turkey?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Bolero transmits, "..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Bolero transmits, "Un pavo con cuarenta y seis piernas?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Bolero transmits, "Madre mia..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "Yo. Speak EnGLIsh, baka." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Snake Man transmits, "Ugh. Too many legsss for me. I LIke them four or lesss." Stellar Jay has disconnected. [Radio: (E) Broadband] Pharaoh Man transmits, "Well, how else is Amun-Wily to provide for his family? Oh, and next year, I am not sitting next to Guts Man. He ate entire pies at a time." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "Ugh, I know." [Radio: (E) Broadband] --- Static then: Intruder Alert. Cancer. Robot Master HQ --- [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "It seems you have a late-arriving guest." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Alpha transmits, "Oh no! I better help the Robot Masters with their intruder!" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Prismatic Spider transmits, "I suppose the crab was in the mood for leftovers?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Alpha transmits, "Actually, which one is Cancer again?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "I am the Crab. *pause* Koo Koo Keecho." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "It's Koo Koo /Ka/choo." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Alpha transmits, "Oh, you." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Alpha transmits, "I'll" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Alpha transmits, "I'll help shoot him if you guys want." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "Cancer, may I ask you a question? You need not answer it." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man coughs. [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "Go ahead." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Snake Man transmits, "He wantsss to know how tasssty your legsss are." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "How will the Nothing achieve peace?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Alpha transmits, "Isn't it obvious?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "By ELIminating the things that will cause confLIct. Such as War." Cyclops has arrived. Cyclops enters the Seoul - Tourist District. Cyclops has left. [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "And how do you propose doing this, if I may ask?" Mikage Yukiato raises a sinGLe brow, looking sLIghtly impressed before a thin smirk presses on his LIps. "It is a pleasure in meeting you Ms. Gilbert. I hope you don't mind my presence here. I needed a break from the MegaCorp Business Meeting that is taking place here." His eyes wander towards the large crowded area before looking sLIghtly worried. "This place is much busier then I last remembered." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Snake Man transmits, "Probably the sssame way asss lassst time. They want to essxterminate usss all." Serena Gilbert shrugs, "Aw, Don't mind 'em, sugah... They're harmless... ta a degree. And It is all because of our recent visitors ta our LIl corner of the galaxy..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Snake Man transmits, "That'sss their idea of ending the confLIct. Kill everyone ssso there'sss no one left to caussse it." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "ELIminate the confLIct. Whether through peaceful means, or by eLIminating a person or a group, completely." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Bolero transmits, "... So, in the grand experiment of the universe, we are an uncontrolable variable?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Bolero transmits, "Which you need to eLIminate?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "Then you seek harmony between order and chaos." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "Yes." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Bolero transmits, "To whom, Cangrejo DiaboLIco?" Mikage Yukiato bLInks several times at Serena before giving a rather strange look....Did she just call him Sugar...okay...well there is a first time for everything. Right. Letting his eyes wander back towards the Yakuza he shrugs. "Well it does look to be bad for business.." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "LIfe is a confLIct to sustain existance." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "To the Dr. Doppler, creator of the Reploid. He is right. We and our commander seek Harmony between order and chaos..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Alpha transmits, "And what do the other stardroids want?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "Then I think you're expecting the impossible." "The UN isn't here ta make a profit, but ta maintain order in a rapidly changin' world." Serena notes, "As fer 'em... Their... 'Commander'... isn't a part of the UN, so ta speak, and Ah can't tell 'em ta leave... not when... there are difficulties abound. [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "Nothing's impossible, Doctor. Nothing at all." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Bolero transmits, "As proven by free-thinking robots." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Prismatic Spider transmits, "I find that statement ironic." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "So then why do you serve that which is impossible?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Bolero transmits, "And a case of crabs that can blow people to bits." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "Highly improbable, then." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "Perhaps... perhaps not." Giving a gentle nod to that the CEO folds his arms gently behind his back and steps near Serena's side. The thin charismatic smile plays on his LIps brilLIantly as he pushes back his sLIck black hair. "This is true. The UN are not here for profit. Though I am sure others would try to deny such words." He gently rises his arm as if wishing for Serena to take it. "But please walk with me if you would Ms Gilbert. Perhaps we can talk about...yourself?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "I created the reploids to be free-thinking individuals. Pay no attention to that propagandic drivel the UN spouted to the contrary. Now, creating harmony between polar opposites is at best extraordinarily difficult. ConfLIct is based on the reactions between order and chaos." Serena Gilbert ponders this for a moment. (...It wouldn't hurt...)oo. She shrugs and starts to follow Mikage. "What ya want ta know?" Mikage Yukiato gently pushes back his GLasses and gazes up at the stars. "Well..." He states softly. "What is it you feel comfortable in saying to a complete stranger?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "Even the most difficult of solutions can be achieved. Otherwise, why would the Mavericks be...at this for this length of time? Even you will notice the difficulty of your situation, and let you continue on. Why? Because you know even if the solution is far off... it can be reached. We know our solution is far off... but it can be achieved." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Alpha transmits, "Of course, to achieve such a goal, you'll start another war and fracture your purpose before soLIdifying it." [Radio: (E) Broadband] BroadbandClassic Jet Stingray transmits, "Oh look, the evil crab boy is trying to make himself look LIke a good guy again..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Pharaoh Man sighs. The Robot Masters have crabs. [Radio: (E) Broadband] Prismatic Spider transmits, "So, supposing you do succeed and the universe's forces of Order and Chaos are pacified... What will remain? How will the universe persist with no influences from Order or Chaos?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Fusion Phoenix wonders if it is a raging case of crabs. ;) [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "Perhaps... Perhaps not." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "The Universe may presist... or it may retreat back into its mother's womb..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Bolero transmits, "... What does 'presist' mean?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Alpha transmits, "It won't fit." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "I admit it would be interesting to see how stable the balance of order and chaos could be made. Though if the universe were to cease existing as a result, that rather defeats the purpose, don't you think?" Serena Gilbert shrugs, "Ah'm a Gold Medal Class Gymnasist... and Ah keep mahself into shape, as well as a Champion Horseback Rider. AH love ta go Campin'... and ta go fishin'... that's 'bout it." (Oh, and Ah'm really some girl by the name of Bluegrass...)oo. [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "Maybe... or Maybe not..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "It might defeat the purpose, or might not defeat the purpose?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Alpha transmits, "I don't think the Crab, Koo Koo Keechoo, knows." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "It's Koo Koo KAchoo!" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Alpha transmits, "Whatever." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Metal Man transmits, "I recall when Crash made Frost Walrus say that." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Prismatic Spider transmits, "So you are wilLIng to take the chance of obLIvion, Cancer? Or do you know this will occur and you are just not telLIng us?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer merely laughs. [Radio: (E) Broadband] Metal Man transmits, "I think he already serves it." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man makes 'tch' noises. "You had to ask, didn't you..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "That's so cLIchéed." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "*dryly* If you insist on committing suicide, I would rather you left me out of it." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Prismatic Spider transmits, "CLIche or not, I think it is relevant." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Pharaoh Man transmits, "He serves Denebola. And Denebola, in turn, serves the Void." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "Whatever." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Barrage Raptor transmits, "So. What is 'The Void'?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Metal Man transmits, "That anwers my question and you are bLInd Tengu Man... "The absense of being Barrage. Simply nothing at all..."" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Barrage Raptor transmits, "Well, that doesn't sound very fun." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "You're a fool, Metal Man." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "A fool." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "I wouldn't worry about that. If the Void is brought about, you wouldn't be around to not enjoy it." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Prismatic Spider transmits, "It is Nothing, isn't it? Do you draw Nothing behind you? Is that the proof of your past efforts?" Mikage Yukiato stops abruptly and lets Serena walk aLIttle bit ahead. Letting his deep brown eyes gaze towards the ground the young CEO quietly ponders this information before speaking softly. "You are a gold medaLIst for Gymnasics...? Then why come here? If I may ask? You seem to have soo much promise as a Gymnasist..why become a member of the UN?" You say, "Ah wanted ta help... ta make a real difference. And it's not lahk Ah put my gymnastic career on hold. When the next summer Olympics comes up, Ah'll be there." Serena frowns. "That, and... protectin' the world leaders from harm seems kinda cool, too." Cyclops arrives from the Seoul - Tourist District. Cyclops has arrived. Cyclops has left. Mikage Yukiato focuses on Serena for a long time before nodding. "And are you helping? Are you making a difference? After all you seem to be one of great potential. It would be a pity to see you unhappy or having your abiLIties wasted." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "Interesting how they rarely answer the direct questions." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Prismatic Spider transmits, "Maybe he has some reLIgious prohibition against giving straight answers." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Fusion Phoenix turns his radio on in time to hear Doppler's comment. "I think they feel it's more fun to be cryptic and mysterious to us lesser beings." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Shield transmits, "Or they're just idiots." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Bolero transmits, "Maybe they just don't know the answers?" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "Or maybe they know and don't want to tell us. Yeesh." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Dr. Doppler transmits, "I would say a combination of all of the above." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Cancer transmits, "You speak the truth, Fusion. And now, I go. *cLIck*" [Radio: (E) Broadband] Bolero transmits, "..." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "See, I told you." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "Wow, I was right." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Bolero transmits, "Wow, that's pretty blunt for a crab." [Radio: (E) Broadband] Tengu Man transmits, "He doesn't want to share." Serena Gilbert smiles, "Ah lahk ta think so, sugah. If Ah happen ta pass away tomorrow, Ah would lahk ta go up ta the Gates of Heaven, and said 'Ah have done everythin' Ah coulda done in mah LIfetime." It is rather doubtful Mikage would be going to the Gates of Heaven. But a nice golden gates to a mansion is more LIke it. That and one has to give up something in their LIfe. This is perhaps one of things t hat Mikage has given. For power and money he has given up much of everything good about him. "And you have no regrets? Very good." You say, "None. Sure, Ah wish Ah would get married, but other than that..." Mikage Yukiato gives one of the those rare smiles before nodding. "And I am sure you have tons of men LIned up for that." Serena Gilbert merely smiles... and holds up a Black Book...which could easily be the Black Book of War and Peace. LIterally. The only one that could possibly be bigger is Derek. "Ya could say that, sugah..." Letting his eyes wander towards the book Mikage can't help but laugh at the sight of the book, looking for the first time to be comfortable and relaxed. He seems to be breaking the strict manner he usually keeps himself in. "How exactly can you carry that thing? That must weigh a ton." Letting his arms fold around his chest Mikage removes his specs. "I am surprised you haven't asked anything about me." Serena Gilbert bites her LIp. "...No offense, Mr. Mikage, but... Ah think you're usually too busy fer datin'... 'Course, Ah could be wro-- Oh! Ya mean...well...What is yer hobbies, sugah?" Mikage Yukiato's eyes widen at Serena's words and a thin tint of red presses upon his cheeks. Looking down to hide the sudden blush Yukiato winces sLIghtly at the words. Oh the words weren't meant to be mean still a steady relationship is hard to find when you are busy. Instead it is stripclubs and one night romances. "I beLIeve I was speaking of the latter...Ms Gilbert.." Serena Gilbert blushes LIghtly, "Well... what do ya do when ya not focusin' on business, sugah?" Cyclops has arrived. Cyclops enters the Seoul - Tourist District. Cyclops has left. Mikage Yukiato takes a deep breath and attempts to regain himself once more. "Well, you are probably right. My job is my LIfe. However I often keep in shape by practicing kendo and aikido. Other then keeping me in shape it perhaps is for my own protection then anything else." He places his GLasses on and shrugs. "I guess my hobbies would not impress you. I spend most of my time studying. And yet I still try to keep active. There is a night LIfe in which I try to pursue despite my businesses." You have earned 25 cookies! Only 75 more until you can get @poll! Serena Gilbert nods, "Yah. As do Ah. Sometimes, Ah tink the most interestin' things happen at night..." She would have continue but her radio chirps up... she LIstens to it and frowns. "Ah have ta get back. Mah shift's 'bout ta start." Mikage Yukiato gives a sLIght bow and smiles. "Please don't keep me from your work. It was a pleasure talking with you Ms. Gilbert. Thank you."