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Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 9:23am

«This takes place soon after X-Pats 40»

Genis and the team emerge from between space to arrive at Station Inera, an Alliance outpost not far from a decommissioned stargate that used to lead to Shi'ar space. Genis says, "You should all rest up. Most of you have your officer exams or are scheduled for further training. Starbolt will be arriving later today. Moira, you are with me." Genis starts to walk off.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 9:25am

Moira skips after him. "Excuse me, sir, did I hear you right? I'm…with you? What are we doing?" She asks excitedly.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 9:29am

Genis slows his pace slightly, "I asked Starbolt who could help me with my mission here, and he reccomended you. In fact, he said you were perfect for the job."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 9:33am

"Isn't it nice when people tell the truth?" Moira beams at Genis. She knows that constant questions are annoying, and that she shouldn't-

"So what's the mission?"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 9:38am

Genis says, "I have some negotiations to attend today. And I need an assistant."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 9:39am

"I would be honored to help, Sir!"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 9:43am

Genis looks at her, "Thank you!" They walk for a few seconds before he says, "I was reviewing your profile. I have to admit, I cannot quite understand how your powers work."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 9:46am

Moira looks around and sees a few doors down the hallway. "A demonstration perhaps?" Moira stands in front of a door, concentrates for a moment, and then opens up the door.

She steps through slowly, and the door down the hall opens and Moira walks out. "Ta-da!"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 9:50am

Genis's eyes go white as he looks at the two doorways looking through them, "You actually are bending the space between them. What kind of range do you have?"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 9:52am

Moira pulls a face. "Generally, only inside a building or structure." She brightens somewhat. "Although once I did manage to move several miles outside of a building and back again."

She looks crestfallen again. "Gave me a doozy of a headache, though."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 9:54am

Genis says, "And I wonder how far we can stretch the definition of doorway…"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 9:56am

"Windows work, I know that much. So do…" Moira shudders, "…sewer covers. It generally has to have some sort of opening mechanism."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 9:58am

Genis says, "But you are still young." Genis leads her out onto a walkway which provides them with a good look into space. Genis turns and looks out into space, obviously focusing on something.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 10:00am

Moira also looks out, transfixed. "I don't think I'll ever get tired of this…" she says softly.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 10:02am

Moira follows Genis's eyes and realizes he's looking at the decommissioned stargate. He starts to walk off again.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 10:04am

"Excuse me, sir, but…if I may ask, why were you focusing on that gate?"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 10:06am

Genis says in a low tone, "I was born and bred to be a soldier. I am always looking for tactical advantages. Imagine a stargate that could be opened anywhere in the universe…"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 10:07am

"Well…could it be reopened?"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 10:27am

"This stargate was disabled from the other side…but all this gate is a doorway that bends space…"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 10:31am

"I could…if given leisure and books on stargates, I could study if for you." Moira sighs. "The only problem is that I'm not fantastic at the various alien languages."

Moria screws up her face. "<I are pleased assist big captain with large barter talk>," she says in mangled Shi'ar, then gags. "See?"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 10:36am

Genis smiles, "I am sure we can come up with something." Genis changes subject a little abruptly, "Have you ever met a Pheragot before?"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 10:39am

"I don't believe I have, sir."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 10:42am

Genis says, "Then you are in for a treat."

He leads her down to a conference room. Before he opens the door, he says, "Be ready for anything. Ladies first."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 10:54am

Moira takes several deep breaths, calms herself, and walks through the door.

«Good breaking point, time to get ready for work»


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 10:55am

«Perfect, DC's on, so I can focus on him for a bit »

Moira enters the chamber to find three large angry looking Pheragots waiting for them, "General Vell? Is this your concubine? She looks…frail!"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by star on Feb 5, 2008, 10:56am

[That's… disgusting….]


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 10:57am

«seph fails at alien diplomacy »


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by star on Feb 5, 2008, 11:31am

[Screw alien diplomacy, Seph fails at human diplomacy.]


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 11:42am

«Not back, just had a few extra minutes.»

Moira bites her cheek to keep from giggling madly, although she can't stop herself from blushing. After a moment, she's composed herself, and says "No, honored guests. I will be assisting the General in our talk today."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 11:44am

"Bah. We do not deal with secretaries." The Pheragot waves his hand dismissively at her.

He moves towards General Vell and punches him in the stomach. The other two Pheragots are moving to flank Genis.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 2:55pm

"I'm NOT a secretary!" Moira shrieks, then goes scarlet. "Forgive me for losing my temper."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 2:56pm

While Moira is ranting, poor Genis is still getting the crap kicked out of him. He shoves the first one back, but the other two grab his arms and are managing to restrain him.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 2:59pm

Okay, so this is apparently not a Pheragot greeting ritual…

"STOP! Or you'll have to deal with me!" Moira says in as sinister a tone as she can manage.

Please believe the bluff, please believe the bluff, please oh please oh please I'm only 12 I'm too young to die in Space at the hands of some hideous creature


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 3:06pm

They ignore Moira's yelling. The one who attacked Genis first picks up a heavy looking chair off the ground and looks like he's about to tee off across Genis's head.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 3:17pm

What do I do, what do I do? …well, it's worked before

Moira dives and chomps down on the back of the chair-user's heel, right where (in a human, at least), the Achilles tendon would be.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 3:34pm

The Pheragot is surprised, and drops the chair, hitting himself in the head. It stuns him and staggers him backwards. Genis slams the two holding his arms together, and steps back. His hands start glowing, "Moira, come over here."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 3:36pm

Moira runs over. "I should probably inform them that I've just poisoned their comrade, and that he'll die in 6 hours if I don't administer the antidote." She says it in a staged quiet voice, so that the attackers can clearly hear, and gives Genis a look that plainly says "I have a plan."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 3:40pm

Genis smiles at Moira, "Nice try, but I am pretty sure this negotiation is over. Right?"

The leader nods, a wide grin on his face, "Yes. It is settled. Nice doing business with you both. I have not had a negotiation go that well in a very long time. My people will join with your Alliance." The Pheragots all snarl at Moira and leave.

Genis sighes, "Ambassadors…"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 3:46pm

"I'm…deeply confused, sir. Are you alright?"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 3:48pm

Genis nods, "The Pheragots only respect one thing…fighting prowess. Saves a lot of time in negotiations, but well…sometimes it would be nicer to quibble over a comma or two. I think he actually broke one of my ribs…"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 3:51pm

It would be nice to imagine that Moira's first thought was "We should get him to the medical lab!" But in actuality…

"…the Alliance will give me a nice funeral, won't they? With lots of mourners and flowers?" she asks in a shaky voice.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 3:57pm

Genis looks very confused, "Uhm…I'm sorry?"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 4:00pm

"For when I'm torn in twain by some horrible alien." Moira grimaces. "Forgive me for whining, sir, but…I just wish for once I'd face a threat that can be handled through words, manipulation, wheedling and brainpower rather than brute force. I'm at an extreme disadvantage there. For one, I have a severe aversion to being hit, particularly in the facial area. I can't really fight, and I'm not strong at all."

Moira looks down. "I trained in a holo-gym the other day. I was pinned under the bench press bar for 20 minutes until I could get the computer to cease the program." The she brightens, and smiles. "Maybe you could commission a battle suit for me!"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 4:06pm

Genis says, "Oh. I never considered that before. Hmm…you are a bit puny after all…maybe you are right. We might be better off giving you a desk job. Or maybe sending you back to Earth where you can be coddled," Genis is curious about her reaction.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 4:10pm

"No, I'm sorry!" Moira says quickly. "I shouldn't have said anything, I'm sorry sir. Please don't send me back to Earth or make me drive a desk!" Her eyes start to tear up, and for once, they're real.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 4:13pm

Genis sighes, "Okay, I really need to work on my diplomacy. I was trying to make a point. You have done well in the field, and even managed to daze a Pheragot. Strength and fighting skill can be developed or enhanced, instincts cannot. You seem to do quite well with yours."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 4:19pm

"Oh," Moira says softly. "Thank you, sir."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 4:23pm

Genis says, "Starbolt speaks highly of you, and has been pushing for me to make some changes in regulations on your behalf. I trust Starbolt's judgement, which is why I asked you along today. I can see a lot of what he is saying in just this short time."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 4:49pm

"I…ex…excuse me, sir?"

Birthing his children WOULD probably enable me to rise through the ranks faster…but I'd have to play kissy face with him…


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 4:50pm

Genis looks at Moira, "Are you okay, you seemed to have dozed off for a second?"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 4:53pm

"There was…You…" Moira frowns. "It's nothing, I just…thought you said something…absurd. Tell Starbolt thank you for me. I'll have to thank him for his kind words myself."

Moira giggles and blushes a bit, still thinking of what was apparently a daydream.


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 4:57pm

Genis nods, "It's been a long day, I understand. And thank you for helping in my…negotiations."

Genis looks at her with those white eyes, and says off handedly, "It is nice to have some allies that everyone can be happy with."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 4:59pm

Moira blushes more and curtsies, smiling happily up at Genis. "Flatter will get you everywhere, sir!"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 5:00pm

Genis nods back, "I mean it's not like they are the Brood or the Badoon…"


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 5:08pm

Moira coughs. "It is, however, sometimes necessary to put aside personal happiness, when a powerful tool or ally can be obtained."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 5:16pm

Genis seems mildly disappointed, "You were supposed to be in shock because I knew about those incidents."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 5:18pm

"It would be unreasonable to assume that gossip doesn't travel, even when the gossipers are battle-hardened Alliance officers," Moira grins devilishly at him. "You could say it again and I could pretend, sir."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by skitch on Feb 5, 2008, 5:21pm

Genis seems amused, "No, I am fine. Dismissed."


Re: Diplomacy at knife point <Moira>
Post by cheshire on Feb 5, 2008, 5:22pm

Moira curtsies more formally, salutes, and leaves.


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