The World Assembly Strangers' Bar

[The Doomed Planet of Tollana]

"Whatever you can give me is going to be more than a little helpful. Why aren't they admissible, exactly?"

Well, I won't even pretend to know what CDSP rules of evidence are, but in terms of what's generally acceptable in most nations? It was obtained illegally without a warrant. It's mere copies without original signatures. It contains privileged information on the shipment of arms and releasing it to a public court may not be permissible, though military tribunals may be different, obviously I don't have much knowledge on how that works. And, like I said, it doesn't really exonerate Bell, it just contradicts paperwork already submitted as evidence. Paperwork that's been obtained by the CDSP military, not a rogue ex-intern who has been diverting stolen weapons to one nation and has a "death sentence" in another. Even though what I still have hidden away is in better shape than this mess, there's still a fair amount of adhesive tape involved, and it wouldn't take much for a smart lawyer to have it deemed inadmissible. On the other hand... Perhaps this isn't entirely useless; perhaps it can put you on the track to find the originals.

"I don't think he believes that your evidence is useless at all...this absolutely merits a much closer look, I think. Miss Haces, thank you for confirming a few things for me. I have a hunch that Lupinski had some fabricated lie ready. He isn't entirely an idiot, he must have heard you setting the groundwork for an exit and tried to get a step ahead of you. If I could see the paperwork I could confirm, but most importantly, no humanitarian aid was stolen from the C.D.S.P., so unless this ring is larger than we expect, which the investigation doesn't indicate, or they have been stealing from other organizations, which is possible, Lupinski tried a fast, dirty bluff."

(Kay breathes a small sigh of relief.)

A bluff. You know, that does make more sense. I hope you're right, but I would still be relieved to hear that recent shipments of humanitarian aid, including Tollana's, were clean.

[The Doomed Planet of Tollana]

So ehhh now that Kay is under Wally World's protection, you can't touch her.

OOC: First moose on the left, is that Helen and her sword?

[Ferret Civilization]

ARI: Now, now, Herby, you have to admit that if you -- wait. Ewwww. That's it, come Ahume, time to call it a day.

"See you later." Furettium looked around the bar, now alone at the table, things do seem to go along in an odd fashion. But it always seemed to be that way. He looked over to the table the reptilian ambassadors had left behind after the small incidence with Steph, figuring since they had not come back for their ruined papers yet figured it could be fair game by now. He walked over and collected it before anyone decided to throw it all away. If the original owners wanted them he would give it back, but for now finding any information on anything was a real chore around here so he would take what he could get. After that he went back to the table and sat himself down and doing what he had been doing, just listening to what he could.

[Herby]

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OOC: First moose on the left, is that Helen and her sword?

When I grow up I want to be a station wagon.

[Herby]

ARI: Now, now, Herby, you have to admit that if you -- wait. Ewwww. That's it, come Ahume, time to call it a day.

"See you later." Furettium looked around the bar, now alone at the table, things do seem to go along in an odd fashion. But it always seemed to be that way. He looked over to the table the reptilian ambassadors had left behind after the small incidence with Steph, figuring since they had not come back for their ruined papers yet figured it could be fair game by now. He walked over and collected it before anyone decided to throw it all away. If the original owners wanted them he would give it back, but for now finding any information on anything was a real chore around here so he would take what he could get. After that he went back to the table and sat himself down and doing what he had been doing, just listening to what he could.

Hey bud, eh what's with all the paper you been hoardin'?

[Wallenburg]

Gerald enters the bar, his face grim. He scans the room for Helen and finds her. Walking quickly, he gets her attention and sits down with her at a table.

"I'm afraid there's no good way to say this: the General Council is considering your removal from office."

Helen stares at him in disbelief, "But why?"

"The Proletarians may be struggling in the east, but a conservative wing of their party has sprung up in the west. The religious right wants you out, and it looks like there is too much pressure on the Council for this desire to go ignored."

[The Imperial Frost Federation]

Gerald enters the bar, his face grim. He scans the room for Helen and finds her. Walking quickly, he gets her attention and sits down with her at a table.

"I'm afraid there's no good way to say this: the General Council is considering your removal from office."

Helen stares at him in disbelief, "But why?"

"The Proletarians may be struggling in the east, but a conservative wing of their party has sprung up in the west. The religious right wants you out, and it looks like there is too much pressure on the Council for this desire to go ignored."

Ilya looks concerned as she asks, "Is there a chance that the misguided attempt to remove Helen is a bluff and could be dismissed? And would Helens ridiculous suspension or dismissal affect Arya's asylum status?"

[Wallenburg]

Gerald enters the bar, his face grim. He scans the room for Helen and finds her. Walking quickly, he gets her attention and sits down with her at a table.

"I'm afraid there's no good way to say this: the General Council is considering your removal from office."

Helen stares at him in disbelief, "But why?"

"The Proletarians may be struggling in the east, but a conservative wing of their party has sprung up in the west. The religious right wants you out, and it looks like there is too much pressure on the Council for this desire to go ignored."

Ilya looks concerned as she asks, "Is there a chance that the misguided attempt to remove Helen is a bluff and could be dismissed? And would Helens ridiculous suspension or dismissal affect Arya's asylum status?"

Gerald shakes his head, "The message came directly from the Council, with all the proper verifications. And by the tone of the message, the Council already knows that it will remove her."

Helen sighs and covers her face with her hand. "Don't worry about Arya, the asylum papers guarantee her six months of protection before the office can consider reversing them. By then I'm sure something will work out."

[Herby]

Gerald shakes his head, "The message came directly from the Council, with all the proper verifications. And by the tone of the message, the Council already knows that it will remove her."

Ehhhh okay I'm confused. Is Helen going home? Or is she bein' demoted? She ain't your ambassador anyway, it's that weird hooded dude, ain't it?

[Wallenburg]

Gerald shakes his head, "The message came directly from the Council, with all the proper verifications. And by the tone of the message, the Council already knows that it will remove her."

Ehhhh okay I'm confused. Is Helen going home? Or is she bein' demoted? She ain't your ambassador anyway, it's that weird hooded dude, ain't it?

"We'll have to see," says Gerald. "I'm hoping that the Council votes in her favor, but if they remove her then she really won't be able to live at the office."

OOC: I should really explain the whole "not an ambassador" thing in a factbook.

[Ferret Civilization]

Hey bud, eh what's with all the paper you been hoardin'?

"Personal project." Furettium started.

Gerald enters the bar, his face grim. He scans the room for Helen and finds her. Walking quickly, he gets her attention and sits down with her at a table.

"I'm afraid there's no good way to say this: the General Council is considering your removal from office."

Helen stares at him in disbelief, "But why?"

"The Proletarians may be struggling in the east, but a conservative wing of their party has sprung up in the west. The religious right wants you out, and it looks like there is too much pressure on the Council for this desire to go ignored."

"But there are more interesting things going on all the time to try and work on it fully." Seemed like everyone was going through some problem one way or another now.

[Wrapper]

OOC: I should really explain the whole "not an ambassador" thing in a factbook.

OOC: Or give their titles in a signature like I've done. You should have room.

[The Doomed Planet of Tollana]

(Kay opens Herby's door; she peers around and, not seeing the Wads anywhere in the vicinity, quickly approaches the bar.)

Neville, please, two spring waters, a plate of nachos, a fish sandwich, an order of curly fries, a double order of onion rings and -- Miss Dressler, anything for you? -- oh and plenty of napkins, please, I don't want to spill anything on Herby's backseat. On CDSP's tab, thanks.

"It's all right now, Arya. You are under our protection."

I eh I been instructed not to interrupt until she's done with Agent Dressler. They uh they been pretty quiet, wonder if they're makin' out or sumthin'.

(Kay breathes a sigh of relief and, after a short giggle, nods to Herby, whispers "thank you", and pats his roof. She looks toward Helen and Gerald, who seem distracted. Uh oh. Hope that isn't bad news. She returns to the marathon interrogation session.)

[Etoarmaapitm]

-A man wearing a somewhat nice looking suit, with his hair in a pony-tail. The man approaches the bar and looks around nervously-

[Wrapper]

(Ari and Ahume enter the bar, Ahume carrying a device that looks like a tennis ball can with lights and wires attached to it.)

ARI: I don't care how it's supposed to work, just-- erm, hang on.

-A man wearing a somewhat nice looking suit, with his hair in a pony-tail. The man approaches the bar and looks around nervously-

ARI: Excuse me, sir? You look quite out of place, are you from P3X-595?

[Tinfect]

-A man wearing a somewhat nice looking suit, with his hair in a pony-tail. The man approaches the bar and looks around nervously-

OOC:
Okay, I'm sorry, but this is all I can see now.

[Etoarmaapitm]

-looks over at Ari- W-what? What is P3X-595?

-A man wearing a somewhat nice looking suit, with his hair in a pony-tail. The man approaches the bar and looks around nervously-

OOC:
Okay, I'm sorry, but this is all I can see now.

OOC: heh, that gave me a decent laugh...I guess you could say it was more of a sensible chuckle

[Sierra Lyricalia]

-A man wearing a somewhat nice looking suit, with his hair in a pony-tail. The man approaches the bar and looks around nervously-

OOC:
Okay, I'm sorry, but this is all I can see now.

OOC: Funny you should mention it...

[Wrapper]

-looks over at Ari- W-what? What is P3X-595?

(Ahume and Ari look at the man, then at the device in their hand, then at the man.)

AHUME: (mumbles) Never mind.

ARI: Neville! Two of the usual and-- oh, hold the phone. Nachos and onion rings? And a fish sandwich? Here, Jimmy-- (he places a few sticks of spearmint gum in Jimmy's pocket) --let me deliver that for you, okay?

(He knocks on Herby's rear door.)

AHUME: Ari, what are you--

ARI: Shhh. Your order, ma'am! (He grabs a couple onion rings and stuffs them in his mouth just as the door opens; he proceeds to talk with his mouth full.) Your asylum's been granted. Mmph. You need some protection, though, we don't know where Lupinski's gone. The Bar should be safe, ACME will see to that, but don't go anywhere without Helen or Gerald. And a fire extinguisher. (He swallows.) Mmm, good choice, those rings are good.

(He places the tray inside Herby's back seat while Ahume just shakes his head.)

[Etoarmaapitm]

-looks at the collection of a people, for lack of better words, and is somewhat both amused and confused, I then look over at the two people and walk towards them- Sorry about my ignorance. However do you happen to know who I should ask for a sandwich or something?

[Ferret Civilization]

Ehhhh okay I'm confused. Is Helen going home? Or is she bein' demoted? She ain't your ambassador anyway, it's that weird hooded dude, ain't it?

"We'll have to see," says Gerald. "I'm hoping that the Council votes in her favor, but if they remove her then she really won't be able to live at the office."

After listening to Gerald explain the situation some more Furettium looked over at him, "So there is nothing anyone here can do that would help her?"

[Wallenburg]

"We'll have to see," says Gerald. "I'm hoping that the Council votes in her favor, but if they remove her then she really won't be able to live at the office."

After listening to Gerald explain the situation some more Furettium looked over at him, "So there is nothing anyone here can do that would help her?"

"No, only I can defend myself," says Helen. She stands and bows slightly to the ferret. "I should probably go to the office and prepare a statement in my defense. Don't you think so, Gerald?"

The Indevian nods, "Go ahead. I can take care of Arya."

"I'll send Modes over here just in case. Goodbye, Furettium. Goodbye, ambassadors."

She exits the bar, leaving Gerald alone at the table.

[The Imperial Frost Federation]

After listening to Gerald explain the situation some more Furettium looked over at him, "So there is nothing anyone here can do that would help her?"

"No, only I can defend myself," says Helen. She stands and bows slightly to the ferret. "I should probably go to the office and prepare a statement in my defense. Don't you think so, Gerald?"

The Indevian nods, "Go ahead. I can take care of Arya."

"I'll send Modes over here just in case. Goodbye, Furettium. Goodbye, ambassadors."

She exits the bar, leaving Gerald alone at the table.

Ilya nods as she replies, "Good luck and May the force be with you Ambassador Helen. Sir Gerald, Ambassador Albert and I will also assist in protecting Arya."

[Ferret Civilization]

"No, only I can defend myself," says Helen. She stands and bows slightly to the ferret. "I should probably go to the office and prepare a statement in my defense. Don't you think so, Gerald?"

The Indevian nods, "Go ahead. I can take care of Arya."

"I'll send Modes over here just in case. Goodbye, Furettium. Goodbye, ambassadors."

Furettium stands and returns the bow, "I know you can. See you later Helen."

She exits the bar, leaving Gerald alone at the table.

"Has there ever really been a quiet day around here?"

[Wallenburg]

"No, only I can defend myself," says Helen. She stands and bows slightly to the ferret. "I should probably go to the office and prepare a statement in my defense. Don't you think so, Gerald?"

The Indevian nods, "Go ahead. I can take care of Arya."

"I'll send Modes over here just in case. Goodbye, Furettium. Goodbye, ambassadors."

She exits the bar, leaving Gerald alone at the table.

Ilya nods as she replies, "Good luck and May the force be with you Ambassador Helen. Sir Gerald, Ambassador Albert and I will also assist in protecting Arya."

Gerald looks at Ilya with confusion. "'The force'? 'Sir Gerald'?"

"Has there ever really been a quiet day around here?"

"Not that I know of. Then again, I try to avoid bars."