The World Assembly Strangers' Bar

[The Doomed Planet of Tollana]

You may have the immunity granted by the Former President, but you, you slimy pencil pushing coward are a disgrace the Imperial Frost Military. A disgrace, Hang me if you want but do it after I save my men and the Tollans!"

She then glares at the Military police officers who draw their weapons, "Out of my way" she demanded while the MP responds, "Please ma'am don't make this any worse than it has to be. Turn yourself in."

(Kay rushes between the MPs and Ilya, and stands, hands outstretch, robe impairing their view of Ilya and blocking their shot at her. I have one chance at this, she thinks, I hope it works.)

HEY! You want to get at the ambassador, you have to get through me. (She talks behind her, trying to keep one eye on the MPs.) Go, Ilya, go! HEY YOU! Go ahead, take the shot, what's the blood of one more Tollan on your hands?

[Ferret Civilization]

"People die in war all the time, Wad. What makes this time special?" Snapped the General as he glared at the Tollan, besides if I can get rid of the Traitor's nephew and this thorn in my side then it will be well worth the cost, and nothing little furry creature. Nothing is equal to the cost of their downfall. Now Apprehend Valkyrie."

"Ah well screw you then." Furettium looked at the others, there had to be someone that could provide the additional aid that the Tollan need now. Though with Ilay dealing with her own more prominent problem right now, that was getting way worse itself. He looked between them,

(Kay rushes between the MPs and Ilya, and stands, hands outstretch, robe impairing their view of Ilya and blocking their shot at her. I have one chance at this, she thinks, I hope it works.)

HEY! You want to get at the ambassador, you have to get through me. (She talks behind her, trying to keep one eye on the MPs.) Go, Ilya, go! HEY YOU! Go ahead, take the shot, what's the blood of one more Tollan on your hands?

Kay hopefully would be good enough to distract one or two of them, and with the weapon nullifiers there wouldn't be much trouble. But that wouldn't stop the other one from giving a chase. He didn't have the size to block any of the guards, but being called a little furry creature was good enough just to piss him off. And wanting to help bad enough lead to a rather interesting choice in distraction, since he couldn't actually hurt the undistracted guard, he could damper him. With that he got low, ran forward, and attacked the other guards pant leg to give Ilay the time to get away and hopefully help Kay and her people.

[Wallenburg]

She then glares at the Military police officers who draw their weapons, "Out of my way" she demanded while the MP responds, "Please ma'am don't make this any worse than it has to be. Turn yourself in."

Helen sneers, "Perhaps you should not make this any worse than it has to be." She draws her sabre and advances until she is shoulder-to-shoulder with Arya. "Do not escalate this any further." She points the blade of her sword at the officers.

[Wrapper]

(Ari and Ahume shrug at each other, then stand on either side of Helen and Arya, in close, hands outstretched.)

AHUME: Go ahead, General. Give the command to fire.

ARI: Holy crap, Furettium -- oooh, that's gotta hurt.

[The Doomed Planet of Tollana]

(Kay's eyes briefly dart from side to side. You guys, I swear. Ari, you've been like a dad to me. Helen, like a sister. And Ahume... well, you're like that creepy, geeky cousin that every family has -- and avoids -- but you always come through.)

So what's it going to be, General? Huh? Massacre at the World Assembly? You can't shoot all of us.

[The Imperial Frost Federation]

The 3 IFF military police officers continue to aim at Arya, Aria, Ahume, Helen while the 4th is flailing around trying to get Furettium off. "Get off you mangy fur ball!" roared the Soldier as he continued to flail around avoiding the tables, chairs, and walls in the hopes he could kick Furettium off without harming him.

The General rises nursing his jaw as he said, "Kill Feh-"

"You will all Stand Down!" Roared a stern voice, causing the IFF military Police officers to freeze and stand at attention (including the one who Furettium bit albeit with a painful expression). Ilya looked over at the source of the voice as the masked fellow who had sat stoically removed his hood and mask revealing fairly wizened man who's face was partially covered with scars.Meanwhile the other figure removed his hood and masked revealing an older man with a receding hairline with a hawkish face. Ilya looked shocked as she began to say, "President Kensei?! Sir Helsing?! Wha- how? I thought -" before the president simply raised a hand silencing her.

The figure known as Sir Helsing looked over at the Wads, Helen, Furettium and finally resting his eyes on Kay and said, "Ambassadors of the Wrapper, Wallenburg, Ferret Civilization and lastly the brave girl who betrayed country and family for Tollana. I am Sir Wilhuff Helsing, Foreign Minister of the Imperial Frost Federation, and Ilya's Highest Superior. It is also with profound regret that I must apologize on behalf of my crude and criminal subordinate for the, ahem, embarrassing representation of our government, and yes, You're looking at the Ignoramus who was forced to place this... cur in my division." He then bows in an apologetic fashion while the IFF military police officers, Ilya and Albert looked shocked.

[Wrapper]

"Ambassadors of the Wrapper, Wallenburg, Ferret Civilization and lastly the brave girl who betrayed country and family for Tollana. I am Sir Wilhuff Helsing, Foreign Minister of the Imperial Frost Federation, and Ilya's Highest Superior. It is also with profound regret that I must apologize on behalf of my crude and criminal subordinate for the, ahem, embarrassing representation of our government, and yes, You're looking at the Ignoramus who was forced to place this... cur in my division." He then bows in an apologetic fashion while the IFF military police officers, Ilya and Albert looked shocked.

ARI: Oh. Well, ummm, Sir Wilhuff, about that ignoram-- look, can Ilya just go and save her folks and the Tollans and then we'll all grovel and commiserate over a drink afterward?

[The Doomed Planet of Tollana]

(Kay nods -- I can't believe that just happened -- but a thought strikes her. Why would the general want his own people dead? That makes no sense. He has to be covering something up. He knows something about the attack on the Regal Heart....)

Holy shit, you bloodthirsty warmonger you. It was your ships that attacked. They were IFF ships, in rebellion. Why else would you want to kill all the Tollans from the comm outpost, and kill off all your own people on the Regal Heart as well? They found out who attacked them, they found out it was their own ships. And you took out communications from the IFF ships too, because you didn't want them to report back that it was their own kind. You wanted to wipe them out, and make it look like the enemies of the Tollan did it... when they are across the galaxy, far from here. You son of a bitch, you were going to kill off my people, as collateral damage in your own rebellion? Sir Wilhuff! With all due respect, sir, you don't have a cur in your division! You have a traitor!

[Ferret Civilization]

ARI: Holy crap, Furettium -- oooh, that's gotta hurt.

The 3 IFF military police officers continue to aim at Arya, Aria, Ahume, Helen while the 4th is flailing around trying to get Furettium off. "Get off you mangy fur ball!" roared the Soldier as he continued to flail around avoiding the tables, chairs, and walls in the hopes he could kick Furettium off without harming him.

The General rises nursing his jaw as he said, "Kill Feh-"

"You will all Stand Down!" Roared a stern voice, causing the IFF military Police officers to freeze and stand at attention (including the one who Furettium bit albeit with a painful expression).

"I am a proud Ferret!" Furettium thrashed and hissed as he was flung about, clawing and biting where ever he could until the loud voice called out stopping the rather unpleasant ride he was experiencing. He let the poor fellow go, he looked at Ari a little triumphantly, for he had finally helped in his own way.

The figure known as Sir Helsing looked over at the Wads, Helen, Furettium and finally resting his eyes on Kay and said, "Ambassadors of the Wrapper, Wallenburg, Ferret Civilization and lastly the brave girl who betrayed country and family for Tollana. I am Sir Wilhuff Helsing, Foreign Minister of the Imperial Frost Federation, and Ilya's Highest Superior. It is also with profound regret that I must apologize on behalf of my crude and criminal subordinate for the, ahem, embarrassing representation of our government, and yes, You're looking at the Ignoramus who was forced to place this... cur in my division." He then bows in an apologetic fashion while the IFF military police officers, Ilya and Albert looked shocked.

With that little situation wrapped up he looked up at the guard he had attacked. "Sorry... You taste terrible by the way." He looked over at Wilhuff, hopefully now something helpful would be done for the overall situation.

[The Imperial Frost Federation]

ARI: Oh. Well, ummm, Sir Wilhuff, about that ignoram-- look, can Ilya just go and save her folks and the Tollans and then we'll all grovel and commiserate over a drink afterward?

Sir Helsing smiled as he raised his head and said, "There won't be a need for the commander to go actually. I've already had Sir Kensei dispatch the 15th Heavy Recon Fleet to the fight. Admiral Cardinal will easily dominate those fools who deployed a gravity well and earned the wrath of the IFF. In fact I would have liked to see the stricken look of fear in their eyes as they realized that the full might of the Empire was upon them like a vengeful winged lion whose child was endangered! (He then looks at Arya) Its doubtful that our soldiers would betray our constitutional monarch and their families without just cause since they, of all people know of our might and unofficial doctrine To protect our people and those in need from those who seek ruin and annihilation. However, its quite possible that the cur had hired a very professional mercenary group to do his dirty work, We'll know soon enough."

President Kensei looks over at the group as he said, "Wilhuff is right. We'll know the truth soon enough. Anyways, I had originally come here for a surprise inspection and check up on the nephew of a former political rival and military mentor, but it appears I have work to do. Ahem, Ms. Kay Haces, or would you prefer your biological name, what are your plan following the safe evacuation of the Tollans from the outpost. I understand that you may be in need of a ship to help you and your people find a new home safe from your persecutors. And no this isn't a sales pitch for one of our exploration ships, this is just a token of my government's apologies for this rather embarrassing display by that criminal. Rest assured he will be locked away for a very long time."

With that little situation wrapped up he looked up at the guard he had attacked. "Sorry... You taste terrible by the way." He looked over at Wilhuff, hopefully now something helpful would be done for the overall situation.

The soldier smiled wryly nursing his leg as he replied, "It's alright, little one, I was just doing my job as a military police officer, vilified at times but always satisfying in the end when justice, true justice is served. Although I never expected to be bit by a proud ferret to be sure."

[The Doomed Planet of Tollana]

Sir Helsing smiled as he raised his head and said, "There won't be a need for the commander to go actually. I've already had Sir Kensei dispatch the 15th Heavy Recon Fleet to the fight. Admiral Cardinal will easily dominate those fools who deployed a gravity well and earned the wrath of the IFF. In fact I would have liked to see the stricken look of fear in their eyes as they realized that the full might of the Empire was upon them like a vengeful winged lion whose child was endangered! (He then looks at Arya) Its doubtful that our soldiers would betray our constitutional monarch and their families without just cause since they, of all people know of our might and unofficial doctrine To protect our people and those in need from those who seek ruin and annihilation. However, its quite possible that the cur had hired a very professional mercenary group to do his dirty work, We'll know soon enough."

(Kay nods. A traitor who won't even do his own dirty work. Just as reprehensible.)

I do apologize for any implication, Sir Helsing, that any of your soldiers were involved in a conspiracy. In my dealings with Ilya and Albert, I must say, I've only known your IFF representatives to be noble and helpful; I would expect those who serve your country to be the same.

President Kensei then speaks as he said, "Wilhuff is right. We'll know the truth soon enough. Anyways, I had originally come here for a surprise inspection and check up on the nephew of a former political rival and military mentor, but it appears I have work to do. Ahem, Ms. Kay Haces, or would you prefer your biological name....

My Tollan brethren call me Kay, sir.

what are your plan following the safe evacuation of the Tollans from the outpost. I understand that you may be in need of a ship to help you and your people find a new home safe from your persecutors. And no this isn't a sales pitch for one of our exploration ships, this is just a token of my government's apologies for this rather embarrassing display by that criminal. Rest assured he will be locked away for a very long time."

It is not up to me. I am merely a procurement officer. With the Curia likely exterminated, the closest person we have to a leader is Monte, who is on the Regal Heart as we speak. I will relay your generous offer to him.

[Wallenburg]

Helen eases back her sabre as the president introduces himself. She watches the soldiers carefully but soon realizes that they are just following orders. She sheathes her sword and glares at the general before heading to get a drink from Neville.

[Wrapper]

(Ari and Ahume sit down in the nearest booth.)

ARI: I can't believe he didn't just shoot Arya.

AHUME: Agreed. I was waiting to see the look on his face when the nullifier would kick in.

ARI: And since when do you, Wad Ahume, let a perfectly good greasy cheeseburger go to waste?

AHUME: Oh, that wasn't a waste at all, that was the highlight of my day. Sigh. I do hope the Tollans on the Frost ships are okay.

ARI: Oh, you silly man, you're never going to let him go, are you? I'n sure he'll be fine, my friend. One thing I've learned... (he looks toward Arya) ...the Tollan are quite the plucky, resourceful bunch, aren't they?

[Ferret Civilization]

The soldier smiled wryly nursing his leg as he replied, "It's alright, little one, I was just doing my job as a military police officer, vilified at times but always satisfying in the end when justice, true justice is served. Although I never expected to be bit by a proud ferret to be sure."

"Yeah, I didn't think I was ever going to do something as crazy as that. I'll gladly make up for that mishap, pay for ruining your uniform, buy you a drink. I know I need one." Furettium smiled before going to join Helen in getting a drink from Neville.

[Etoarmaapitm]

-walks back in, after having somehow slipped out to take a call and I quickly slip back over to the bar to finish my Vodka. -

[The Doomed Planet of Tollana]

(Kay looks around the bar and sighs. Three months working in the WA, and it's the bar I'm going to miss most. What does that say about me? she laughs to herself. But then a dark thought enters her head. She silently runs the numbers: About fifty outposts, times an average of forty per outpost. Ye gods, about two thousand Tollans left. She absentmindedly rubs her belly. Well. Two thousand and one. If we can find a new home soon, she would be the first to be born on our new homeworld.)

She sheathes her sword and glares at the general before heading to get a drink from Neville.

(Kay sits next to Helen, gently nudges her, and smiles.)

Neville, that cheeseburger was awesome. Can I get another?

[The Imperial Frost Federation]

The soldier smiled wryly nursing his leg as he replied, "It's alright, little one, I was just doing my job as a military police officer, vilified at times but always satisfying in the end when justice, true justice is served. Although I never expected to be bit by a proud ferret to be sure."

"Yeah, I didn't think I was ever going to do something as crazy as that. I'll gladly make up for that mishap, pay for ruining your uniform, buy you a drink. I know I need one." Furettium smiled before going to join Helen in getting a drink from Neville.

The soldier looks at the President, who nods in approval, and replies, "I'll take you up on the offer for a drink little one." And then follows Furettium over to the group.

Meanwhile the president smiled as he let Kay go over to Helen while he walked over to Ilya and Albert and talked with them in Frost about how Wilhuff walked in with a message from Albert, Ilya and the Ambassador of Wrapper and talked at length to convince him that Tollana would forever be "indebted" to his administration if they assisted the Regal Heart, gaining a vital trade partner since reconstruction was a most profitable enterprise to the IFF. However, the president went on to say, in reality the Foreign minister was worried about his niece, Lt. Col. Alice Tarkin, who led the ship's detachment of storm troopers aboard the Regal Heart. Causing the two Frosts to look in shock as they found out that their cold and ruthless superior, whose sole thoughts were about gaining the most favorable outcome for the IFF would care for another being.

Shortly afterwards, Noel reappears again to relay some good news as well as a message,

Noel: Ah! Mr. President, Sir Helsing! Wasn't expecting you here sirs.

Ilya: It's alright Noel, President Kensei and Sir Helsing are here to check on Albert, you know how Sir Invein was once the president's political rival, brief military mentor and friend. So what is the status of the Regal Heart and her escort?

Noel: Oh, right, Good news! the 15th HRF had arrived and soundly beat the enemy fleet, although in truth its more like massacred than defeated since the battle was very one-sided and disastrous for the assailants once the Fleet arrived. So the Tollans are safe! Bad news is both the Regal Heart and Long Night of Solace have sustained structural damage and their slipspace drives damaged so they can't get back to IFF space, so they'll have to come here. Hopefully no one would pay mind to 16 warships and 1 exploration vessel once they arrive. The Regal Heart and Long night of Solace have docked with the Advent Redeemer so I've got an update on the casualty report.

Ilya: And that is?

Noel: For the Regal Heart 176 sapients wounded, 16 of which are in critical condition but their safe, 0 deaths which by and large is a miracle considering they were the primary target. 396 IFF personnel injured in the Long Night of Solace and 0 deaths, but even then that's only because they were lucky enough to be issued the phase 4 naval battle armor in the event of a boarding raid. So by and large aside from a few injuries they're all safe.

Wilhuff Helsing: And my niece?

Noel: Sir, Lt. Colonel Alice Tarkin is fine, no injuries or psychological trauma, and she also says that you shouldn't worry too much about her. Speaking of which incoming transmission from the Fleet.

Reyvan Kensei: Alright, Patch it through.

Noel: Aye sir (She then disappears while a hologram of an IFF admiral appeared where Noel formerly was)

Cardinal: President Kensei, Admiral Akina Ren Cardinal of the 15th Heavy Reconnaissance Fleet reporting sir.

Kensei: Admiral Cardinal, what seems to be the issue for you to call Ilya personally?

Cardinal: Well Mr. President, I've got a Tollan survivor, by the name of, (the Admiral looks off screen as she says) What was your name again? Monte? alright then Monte give me a second, I'm sure the President will be able to contact your friends. (She then looks back at the President and says) Ahem, Mr. President, I have a Tollan Survivor by the name of Monte who's asking if there's a way to talk to a Kay Haces, Wad Ari and Ahume sir. I apologize for allowing him on the bridge but he was very persistent in the matter to speak with them.

Kensei: That's alright Admiral, (he then looks over at Ilya and says) Ilya please take your gauntlet over to Kay and the Wads, I'm sure their situation is fairly complicated, but lets try to fulfill our guests requests.

Ilya: Yes mr. President.

(Ilya then walks over to Kay, Helen, the IFF MP officer who is taking a drink with Furettium, and the Wads, as the screen shifts from the Admiral.)

[Wrapper]

Neville, that cheeseburger was awesome. Can I get another?

(Ari smiles at Ahume and nods in the direction of Arya. They get up from their booth and approach her and Helen.)

ARI: Oh for cryin' out loud, not another heaping pile of stink! Neville, two of the usual, nothing like a mixture of alcohols to dull the senses.

AHUME: (points at the approaching Ilya) Looks like we may have some news.

[The Doomed Planet of Tollana]

ARI: Oh for cryin' out loud, not another heaping pile of stink! Neville, two of the usual, nothing like a mixture of alcohols to dull the senses.

KAY: Neville, make that double onions.

AHUME: (points at the approaching Ilya) Looks like we may have some news.

KAY: Thank you, Ilya. Monte! Are you all right?

MONTE: I am fine, as are all of us, a few bumps and bruises, but we are all okay.

KAY: That is good news. Unfortunately... Monte...

MONTE: You... you have news from Tollana, don't you? Is it as we feared?

KAY: No, it's worse.

MONTE: (pauses) I see.

KAY: Monte, we have quite a few friends helping us out here. Tinfect, the Ursines and The Nox are helping us recall the last Tollans from all the comm outposts, Wrapper and Sierra Lyricalia are coordinating relief efforts, and the IFF has offered to help us find a suitable new home. Until then I'm still stranded here as a ward of Wallenburg, there's only so much I can do--

MONTE: Kay, you have done plenty. As soon as we have a new Curia in place, our first order of business will be your citizenship.

KAY: I'm just sorry I couldn't do more. (She turns to Ilya.) How long until they get here?

[Ferret Civilization]

The soldier looks at the President, who nods in approval, and replies, "I'll take you up on the offer for a drink little one." And then follows Furettium over to the group.

Furettium ordered himself the usual glass of milk, still avoiding alcohol, and getting what the guard wanted too. He quickly downed his drink to wash out the taste of cloth and such from his mouth. He listened to how Kay said the IFF were willing to try and find them a suitable new home. He turned to Kay and Ilay after she finished talking to the other important figure that he assumed was Monte. "Hey, I know you in the IFF probably have a large space empire or what not given all that had just happened it's most likely so. And well, you will find a new suitable home, in case you need any more options. I do know of one place that would be suitable to make a new home on if you ever need it."

[Separatist Peoples]

OOC: So sorry for the extended absence, all. Holidays so soon after a loss in the family tend to become an emotional marathons and I haven't had the time or inclination to post.

IC: Agent Dressler, who had conveniently slipped out of Herby and out of the bar just a few minutes after Kay had exited, returned to the bar. She was considerably less well put together this time, with her blonde hair uncombed and her shirt wrinkled; nonetheless, she was still vigorously pouring over paperwork and information.

"This place is never calm, I see. Anybody mind if I pour some more bad news on top?"

[Wrapper]

OOC: So sorry for the extended absence, all. Holidays so soon after a loss in the family tend to become an emotional marathons and I haven't had the time or inclination to post.

OOC: No sweat, dude. Sorry for your loss.

[The Imperial Frost Federation]

OOC: So sorry for the extended absence, all. Holidays so soon after a loss in the family tend to become an emotional marathons and I haven't had the time or inclination to post.

Its alright, and sorry for your loss

[The Doomed Planet of Tollana]

"This place is never calm, I see. Anybody mind if I pour some more bad news on top?"

KAY: Oh, no, what is it now?

[The Imperial Frost Federation]

"I would assume some time within 24 hours, since the Regal Heart and Long Night of Solace both have their slip space drive disabled and have to rely on Advent Redeemer which is pulling for an extra 2 placing strain on the Slip space drive. And what's the bad news?" Ilya replied