Arden's Disorder

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[21:07] * Man descends the stairs of the abode from the upper level he look to be about 16, human but with angular enough features to suggest demihuman ancestry. His eyes are pale blue grey and his hair is short cropped blond cut to above the ears

[21:07] * Brink walks back in, rubbing his shoulders slightly.

[21:07] <Brink> Blast the cold.

[21:07] * Rimblade exits the kitchen, swearing.

[21:07] <Locos_Docos> "Terran is another name for human, yes?"

[21:07] * silversyte walks into abode

[21:08] * Brink looks at locos. "Hmmm?"

[21:08] * Man Thats not correct. Terran is another word for earthling not human.

[21:08] <Brink> Ah.

[21:08] <Brink> Thankyou.

[21:08] * Man Takes a seat near the fire and looks tired

[21:08] <Rimblade> "Whoa. Who are you?"

[21:08] <Rimblade> "Have you been roaming upstairs, lost for years?"

[21:08] <Damsel> "Good eve sir... do we know you?"

[21:08] <Brink> ((Arden?))

[21:09] <Locos_Docos> "Mm!? Ah, thank you. In that case, we can narrow it down by just telling me what day of the week it is on the Terran calendar."

[21:09] <Man> I am Delarian

[21:09] <Brink> (Blast))

[21:09] <Rimblade> "Careful- that couch there eats things."

[21:09] * maieo (random.datCaelestia-A23344C8.hsd1.il.comcast.net) Quit (Distracted: curses - foiled again! )

[21:09] <Brink> I'm afriad we haven't meant.

[21:09] <Man> It wont eat me I own it

[21:09] <Rimblade> "Oh."

[21:09] * Rimblade shrugs.

[21:10] * Brink extends his hand in a slightly formal fashion. "Brink Carnwell."

[21:10] * Locos_Docos looks to Delarian with a half-tired look. He then looks back to just..staring off in general.

[21:10] <Damsel> "Own it...? But... this is Arden's estate."

[21:10] <Delarian> Arden is dying

[21:10] * Rimblade bolts upright.

[21:10] <LordBarrius> "....what?"

[21:10] <Rimblade> "Come again?!"

[21:10] <Eitak_Razal> Say What!?

[21:10] <Delarian> Arden has a genetic malady and it is killing him.

[21:11] <Delarian> It killed our father before him

[21:11] * Damsel stiffens her eyes mirroring the questions already asked.

[21:11] * LBB_LurkKing peeps out of the kitchen.

[21:11] <LBB_LurkKing> To exclaim in surprise, or not?

[21:11] <Rimblade> "What? But... but...that oughtn't be allowed!"

[21:11] <Eitak_Razal> Wait... Our? Your his brother then?

[21:11] * Locos_Docos lowers his head a bit. "I hate being new to events."

[21:11] <Damsel> "But... how can that be? Isn't Faler..." She trails off, uncertain she should finish that thought.

[21:11] <LBB_LurkKing> Oh, the bane of Barrius' threat still hangs over my head. It would do no good to have that chaotic purveyor of random destruction come barging in here...

[21:11] <Delarian> Half brother

[21:11] <Delarian> yes

[21:12] <silversyte> everything seems to be calm here well im off again

[21:12] <Delarian> The Evil Lords favor has not seemingly eliminated the malady....

[21:12] * silversyte diaparates

[21:12] <Delarian> Recent events in fact seem to have exacerbated it.

[21:12] <Rimblade> "Oh dear..."

[21:12] * Eitak_Razal bites her lip.

[21:12] * LordBarrius glances at the box and snickers. "Oh bah, you can talk now. You were simply being a pest a little bit ago, is all." He forms a soft grin but only briefly, his attentions returning to the matter at hand.

[21:13] <Delarian> He stopped going for treatments in Dragons Blood several weeks ago

[21:13] <Delarian> When I learned of this I came here

[21:13] <Eitak_Razal> We haven't seen him lately...

[21:13] <Damsel> "If he has not... there's not much hope of being able to do much myself to help..."

[21:13] <Delarian> Only to find that not only has Arden refused further treatment he has refused Falerin rebuilding him after his death.

[21:13] * Damsel blinks then for a moment. "Treatments of Dragons Blood?"

[21:14] * Eitak_Razal gasps.

[21:14] <Eitak_Razal> Why?

[21:14] <Delarian> I cannot speak for my brother.

[21:14] * LBB_LurkKing ambles out of the kitchen in rather boxy fashion. "Huh. I'm not sure if I'm surprised or not. What's surprise feel like?"

[21:14] * Damsel appears quite saddened. "Arden..."

[21:15] * Rimblade appears to be staring at the fire.

[21:15] <Damsel> "Is he... Will he talk to us?"

[21:15] <Delarian> Though he said something about some sort of agreement that he made... not to seek his restoration in return for some service

[21:15] <LBB_LurkKing> Oh.

[21:15] <LBB_LurkKing> That.

[21:16] <LBB_LurkKing> Wow, guilt trip.

[21:16] * Aaronrules380 is a bit confused

[21:16] * Marrin yawns and stretches out

[21:16] * Damsel 's breath hisses between her teeth. "What?! No!"

[21:16] <LBB_LurkKing> Hehe, man, I bet you guys feel like pricks right about now.

[21:16] <Locos_Docos> "I'm---mm...hmm..."

[21:16] <Arden> descends the stairs and quite typically looks rather tired.

[21:16] <Rimblade> "Uhm. I'm forgetting something...?"

[21:16] <Eitak_Razal> Speak of the Devil.

[21:17] * LordBarrius closes his eyes a moment to collect his thoughts.

[21:17] <LBB_LurkKing> Heya Arden!

[21:17] <LBB_LurkKing> How long?

[21:17] <Arden> You are rather direct....

[21:17] * Cerbero (Cerbero_252EEE8CCE.71E252DF.ED8EB99F.IP) has joined #darkabode

[21:17] * Eitak_Razal would hit the Box if it were near her or it could feel pain

[21:17] <Arden> I do not know... a month perhaps... maybe two.

[21:17] <LBB_LurkKing> No point in dancing around it when your kid brother cut to the chase.

[21:17] <Eitak_Razal> Boxy! That's rude!

[21:18] * Aaronrules380 frowns

[21:18] * Locos_Docos looks around quizzically. "Is there...a calender here, somewhere?"

[21:18] <LBB_LurkKing> I mean, I figure if you're going to be offended, you've got more important people to be offended by and/or at.

[21:18] * Damsel stands slowly and approaches Arden. "I am sorry... for all the trouble we've caused you. This is..." She fights against a rising sense of loss and sadness, breaking off.

[21:18] <Arden> My health is deteriorating rapidly and the deal I made means that only should an actual cure be found can I live. I shall not be ressurected or otherwise treated to prolong the inevitable.

[21:18] <LBB_LurkKing> Dude!

[21:18] <LBB_LurkKing> Quest time!

[21:18] * Rimblade pokes the box.

[21:19] <LBB_LurkKing> Lay it on us! You know we want you to!

[21:19] <Rimblade> "Just what deal is this, I think you said you know?"

[21:19] <LBB_LurkKing> Don't make me beg, they'll do it for me!

[21:19] <Arden> I cannot and even If I could I would not.

[21:19] <LBB_LurkKing> Yeah, he made a deal with Tirlerion to save our asses, Rim.

[21:19] <LBB_LurkKing> Well, your asses.

[21:19] <LBB_LurkKing> I don't think I was their.

[21:19] <LBB_LurkKing> There?

[21:19] <LBB_LurkKing> Where?

[21:19] <LBB_LurkKing> Bah.

[21:19] <Arden> The phone call I made some months ago was indeed to Tirlerion

[21:20] <LBB_LurkKing> Called it.

[21:20] <Rimblade> "I see."

[21:20] <LBB_LurkKing> Bada-pun.

[21:20] <Arden> And it is indeed he with whom I have made this compact

[21:20] * Rimblade stares at the fire.

[21:20] <Locos_Docos> "I...I just recently got here so...uhm..seriously, is there a calendar in this abode?"

[21:20] <Arden> Calendars are useless to me.

[21:20] <LBB_LurkKing> So, Arden, you wouldn't mind horribly if we went behind your back and did the whole save your life thing without your blessing, would you?

[21:20] <Arden> Time is a fairly arbitary construct and does not hold between realities anyway

[21:21] * Eitak_Razal looks at Locos "No"

[21:21] <Arden> So no. I have no calendar. Just a clock and I trust it little.

[21:21] <Locos_Docos> "Actually, I wanted to know how long I've been asleep since I first got here."

[21:21] <Rimblade> "You need a better watch, really."

[21:21] <LBB_LurkKing> Tempus fidgit?

[21:21] <LordBarrius> "I....I see. Is there any known cure to this that exists already? Or when you said find....did you mean that none has been discovered...."

[21:21] <Rimblade> "So, I suppose you don't know of any cure...?"

[21:21] <Arden> The terran date is 14 October 2007

[21:22] * Locos_Docos eyes widen.

[21:22] <LBB_LurkKing> Hehe.

[21:22] <LBB_LurkKing> HEHEHE>

[21:22] <LBB_LurkKing> 2007?

[21:22] <LBB_LurkKing> Yeah.

[21:22] <LBB_LurkKing> Sure.

[21:22] * Locos_Docos blinks in disbelief.

[21:22] * Zeltan is now known as Harkel

[21:22] <LBB_LurkKing> And the moon ISN'T made of green cheese.

[21:22] * Harkel steps in. No explosive confetti whats not.

[21:22] <Damsel> "Arden, what is this malady you suffer?"

[21:22] <Arden> there are no known cures. The scientists who treat me expect none in the next 20 years

[21:22] <LBB_LurkKing> Wink wink, nudge nudge, mum's the word and subtlety is beyond us.

[21:23] <LBB_LurkKing> ...

[21:23] <Eitak_Razal> Oh thats simple

[21:23] <LBB_LurkKing> Arden?

[21:23] <LBB_LurkKing> You really that sick?

07: [21:23] <Rimblade> "No, Razal.  It's not."

[21:23] <Rimblade> "Time travel isn't simple."

[21:23] <Arden> It is an autoimmune disorder

[21:23] * Harkel raises his eyebrow at the conversation. "More time travelling?"

[21:23] <LBB_LurkKing> C'mon. We've broken time before, with only minimally horrific consequences!

[21:23] <Arden> My body is attacking itself from within

[21:23] <Eitak_Razal> We to into the future, Barrow the cure. Give it to arden then destory any rements so we chan't change time that much

[21:23] <Rimblade> "But... theoretically... somewhere in the omniverse.... there must be, or have BEEN a cure..."

[21:23] <Arden> My magic is actually destroying my cells

[21:23] <LBB_LurkKing> I'm sure we could save your life with only a few thousan casualties!

[21:24] <LBB_LurkKing> Eep.

[21:24] <LBB_LurkKing> Your magic?

[21:24] <Harkel> ...

[21:24] * Eitak_Razal blinks

[21:24] <LBB_LurkKing> That's a helluva autimmunal...wow.

[21:24] <Arden> Which is in part why as a taken avatar I require constant link to Falerin to live

[21:24] <LordBarrius> "Jumping forward to obtain such a cure could end badly for the future. It is not simple at all."

[21:24] <Arden> Unlike the Sojurner for example

[21:24] * Damsel nods her head slowly. "I have heard of something like that before, but only in passing..."

[21:24] <Harkel> Interesting, reminds of me the disease where your white blood cells attack your own cells.

[21:24] * TaloToecan tilts his head to one side as he awakens to the conversation at hand. "Magic leading to atrophy? That is intensely worrisome."

[21:24] <Arden> His link has already expanded my lifespan nearly 20 years

[21:24] <Harkel> Whats it call?

[21:24] <Locos_Docos> "Wow, that's...that's a real downer"---*shakes his head*---"I've been asleep for over two days straight on that couch and I still have this wicked bump on my head??"

[21:25] <Arden> Of course my wish spell recently aged my cells by numerous years

[21:25] <LBB_LurkKing> Well, I'm sure that if it was as simple a matter as just dumping you into an antimagic field, you'dve done it already.

[21:25] <Arden> It restored Rimblade...

[21:25] <Arden> But it... exacerbated my condition

[21:25] <Rimblade> "Yes..."

[21:25] <LBB_LurkKing> Wow!

[21:25] <Harkel> Darn, you're too kind, Arden.

[21:26] <LBB_LurkKing> I must be one of the only ones that ISN'T guilty!

[21:26] * Harkel takes a spot and leans against the wall.

[21:26] <TaloToecan> "Is there such a way as to reverse the damage at all?"

[21:26] <Harkel> Yea right, boxy.

[21:26] <Arden> If I deny all magic I will die as magic keeps me alive

[21:26] <LBB_LurkKing> Er...isn't...what?

[21:26] <Arden> However it also slowly is destroying me

[21:26] <Rimblade> "Surely.... surely.... with all the magic and all of the reasources here... there's SOME way to heal you!?"

[21:26] <Arden> Hence I die regardless in lack of the regenerative treatment

[21:27] <Harkel> So it's killing you AND keeping you alive at the same time.

[21:27] <TaloToecan> "A sad dichotomy, really."

[21:27] <Arden> The regenerative treatment just reverses cell damage long enough for new cells to replace old ones... it is a stop gap a delay little more.... it would evemtually fail or be needed nearly daily

[21:28] <Arden> I am always weary anyway and recent events make me even more so

[21:28] * Cerbero lands outside of the Abode, stretches wings and enters, still melancholic

[21:28] * TaloToecan looks immensely worried as he thinks hard on what methods might be availible to him. "No other form of Wish could rectify this, I would gather?"

[21:28] <Harkel> Like those drugs, you need more and more to achieve the same effects.

[21:28] <Arden> The treatment actually renders me near comatose for a day or so after

[21:28] <Locos_Docos> "Recent events...?"

[21:29] <Arden> Hence it was not much of a sacrafice for me to give it up even though it accelerates my demise

[21:29] <Arden> Tirlerion none the less demanded I do so. That was the price he said I would not pay. And thus it was the price I had to.

[21:29] <Cerbero> Greetings, everyone

[21:30] * Damsel watches Arden with great sadness.

[21:30] <Aaronrules380> So unless aa cure miraculous appears your doomed

[21:30] <Arden> He made continued attacks including it appears uncreating someone here recently untill the point I stopped treatment and kept my bargain

[21:30] <Cerbero> Arden, if there is anything I can do...

[21:30] <Arden> He called me the day after I did so and indicated he was keeping his and has stopped all assault on the abode since.

[21:30] <LBB_LurkKing> Er...

[21:30] <LBB_LurkKing> What about Defcon?

[21:30] <Arden> He cannot harm any in the abode by the agreement

[21:31] <Arden> He will not even TRY to do so

[21:31] <Arden> If you reside in the abode you are beyond all harm from him

[21:31] <LordBarrius> "Nothing stops him from trying to do so after you pass on, though, I presume....?"

[21:31] <LBB_LurkKing> So, what's his NEW plan?

[21:31] <Aaronrules380> Does that mean any who have been in or just any currently in?

[21:31] <Arden> So long as this is not a casual place but something you recognize as a home he cannot reneg

[21:31] <Eitak_Razal> By reside do you mean live or just use it as a meeting place

[21:31] <Arden> Oh no... I am not that sloppy Barrius

[21:32] <Marrin> "Yet what of him trying to displace Falerin himself?"

[21:32] <Arden> He is bound....

[21:32] <TaloToecan> "Nor is Falerin, which is why I am unsurprised at the lack of loopholes in such an agreement. Still, Arden......is there naught that we can do aside from wait as the days drag you lower?"

[21:32] <Arden> I am beyond intervening in Falerin's personal affairs that is for Falerin himself to resolve. Falerin however never has resided here or indeed anywhere....

[21:32] <Marrin> "Hence, the traveller?"

[21:33] <Aaronrules380> its a good thing I consider this place like a second home then

[21:33] <LordBarrius> "I wouldn't accuse you of such. However, in dealings with him, he has not often proven himself....entirely trustworthy. I wouldn't be surprised if he tried to find a way around it...."

[21:33] <Locos_Docos> "Sounds like a nomad to me."

[21:33] <Rimblade> "And yet... and yet..."

[21:33] <Arden> He is not trustworthy

[21:33] <Marrin> "Then what binds him to this agreement?"

[21:33] <Cerbero> You have taken my words...

[21:33] <Arden> The magic used to ensure the deal uses his own godhood and power as collateral and is older then this omniverse

[21:34] <Marrin> "So what are the terms?"

[21:34] <Aaronrules380> That certainly makes me feel better

[21:34] <Arden> I can reneg according to the agreement but whenever I do so he has free reign

[21:34] <Marrin> When will he once again be able to enter?

[21:34] * LordBarrius manages a slight smirk. "Ah....clever...."

[21:34] <Arden> As long as I uphold the bargain he is bound

[21:34] <LBB_LurkKing> So.

[21:34] <Arden> And if I die from the bargain without a cure

[21:35] <Arden> Or am cured

[21:35] <Arden> He is everafter bound

[21:35] <LBB_LurkKing> What kinda ubersecret of doom are you keeping?

[21:35] <TaloToecan> "And you know of no such cure?"

[21:35] <Arden> Unless given leave by some future owner directly

[21:35] <LBB_LurkKing> This deal is too one-sided. It's not targeting us, it's targeting you.

[21:35] <Marrin> "What of dieing from another reason?"

[21:35] <Marrin> "for instance, if he murders you?"

[21:35] <Damsel> "I... I see."

[21:35] * LordBarrius blinks a bit. "Hm."

[21:35] <LBB_LurkKing> So, what out of all of Falerin's avatars makes YOU so worth all this effort to kill, Arden?

[21:35] <Rimblade> "Of course..."

[21:35] <Cerbero> Now there is a loophole.

[21:35] <Delarian> Not bloody likely!

[21:36] <Rimblade> "If Arden dies, what will Falerin feel?"

[21:36] <Rimblade> "What will happen to the Abode at large?"

[21:36] <Delarian> You were a fool to deal with him at all.. he did this for the emotional damge it does!

[21:36] <Delarian> He may not be able to physically harm the seekers here or me

[21:36] <Delarian> But what will your death do Bro?

[21:36] * TaloToecan blinks in stark confusion at this new voice and its protests.

[21:36] * Locos_Docos looks to the front of exit of this place. "I personally wouldn't mind that front gate being torn down, myself."

[21:36] <LBB_LurkKing> Dude!

[21:37] * Rimblade nods, continuing to stare.

[21:37] <LBB_LurkKing> Little avatar just read my mind!

[21:37] <Aaronrules380> wait what if he were to find a way to force us to hurt each other

[21:37] <LBB_LurkKing> Like, whoot?

[21:37] <LordBarrius> "He doesn't have to hit physically. He knows that."

[21:38] <LBB_LurkKing> So, Delerfella. I take it you take proprietorship of the Abode when Arden snuffs it?

[21:38] <TaloToecan> "Your death...will...be a great loss to us."

[21:38] <Arden> I have observed seekers for some time. I have remained somewhat aloof from them. My passing will hurt but they will recover

[21:38] <Damsel> "Yes... yes, it will."

[21:38] <Arden> There were reasons for my enforced distance

[21:39] <Delarian> Arden is unmarried. I am his sole heir.

[21:39] <Rimblade> "Ah."

[21:39] <Aaronrules380> If we could find a cure he'd lose, but that isn't likely at all

[21:39] <Delarian> I think you underestimate it.. I am 17

[21:39] <Delarian> And even I know better

[21:39] * Cerbero falls to the floor in pain and vanishes

[21:39] * Cerbero (Cerbero_252EEE8CCE.71E252DF.ED8EB99F.IP) has left #darkabode

[21:40] * Arden looks annoyed

[21:40] <Arden> You act as if there were a real choice here

[21:40] * Locos_Docos turns around to face this Arden.

[21:40] <Marrin> "Its true, arden is doing what must be done, from his position."

[21:41] <Rimblade> "Yes. And it is most unfair to Arden."

[21:41] <Locos_Docos> "A thought occured: Now I'm not familiar with this situation, but is there some sort of an addendum to this agreement that would make this ...thing force you to use that regeneration stuff?"

[21:41] <TaloToecan> "Which Tirlerion knew, and therefore exploited."

[21:41] <LordBarrius> "There isn't. Tirlerion plays his cards well unfortunately. And, for the moment anyways, we lack a way to 'trump' him...." he winces at the end of that comment, as if stating it caused him pain.

[21:41] <Marrin> "he has made his choice.. fair or not is besides the point."

[21:42] <Rimblade> "Is it? It always is, I've found, in the counsel of the wise."

[21:42] <Rimblade> "Damn counsel of those damn wise men."

[21:42] <TaloToecan> "What we choose to do about this admission, however...that is solely up to us."

[21:43] <Damsel> "Aye... And I do not think we should give up hope of finding a solution yet..."

[21:44] <LBB_LurkKing> Right!

[21:44] * LordBarrius nods silent agreement, though appearing more solemn than before.

[21:44] <LBB_LurkKing> Narrative causality and all that!

[21:44] <LBB_LurkKing> Ehe, Rim?

[21:44] * Rimblade smiles wanly.

[21:44] <Aaronrules380> yes, no matter how grim things look there is always hope

[21:45] <Rimblade> "Yes, all that. But you know, for every situation THAT prevails, box, there are a thousand in which mundane probablity wins out."

[21:45] <LBB_LurkKing> So, having established that Tirlerion is an excellent cardplayer, the question is, what does he have up his sleeve?

[21:45] <LBB_LurkKing> 'cause really?

[21:45] <LBB_LurkKing> This is weak sauce.

[21:45] <Rimblade> "The laws of probablity dictate that this CAN be cured. They do not, however, claim that we have much of a chance to discover it."

[21:45] <LBB_LurkKing> Arden'll be missed, righto. But it's not getting Tirlerion any closer to being a legit God of Evil.

[21:46] <Rimblade> "That's not entirely correct."

[21:46] <LBB_LurkKing> Schwaa?

[21:46] <LordBarrius> "You think we will be the only ones hurt by his passing?"

[21:46] <Marrin> "What of your healing skills damsel, with proper time, could you figure it out?"

[21:46] <Damsel> "Is there any research or documentation you can provide us with in reguards to this condition, Arden? It might help in some way..."

[21:46] <TaloToecan> "I doubt it is as easy as a Wish or even a Limited Wish to put us on the right path. I am no cleric, and while that might be within what I may eventually be capable of, I have no concious knowledge about those spells at current. Nor do I suspect they are even present within my subconcious."

[21:46] <Aaronrules380> unless there is a cure in another world

[21:46] * Damsel shakes her head. "I don't know. Given enought time, probablly. With only a month or two..."

[21:47] <LBB_LurkKing> Think this is all just an elaborate ploy to piss Falerin off enough to get him to do something stupid?

[21:47] <Rimblade> "Healing magic only exacerbates metamagical affliction. Were Daniel here, I expect he'd crack a joke about powerstone sickness."

[21:47] <Marrin> "I could help, damsel, I'm not a healer, but im not untalented."

[21:47] * Araetha is now known as Val|Sleep

[21:47] <Marrin> "phyresis, Rimblade?"

[21:47] <Locos_Docos> "Ow..." *Holds the bag of ice to the swelled part of the head*

[21:48] <Aaronrules380> Maybe I could help too

[21:48] <Rimblade> "Heh. Unfortunately, we have no preset protoplanes to suck in the bad spirits here."

[21:48] <Marrin> "Progressive Degeneration?"

[21:48] * Damsel nods her head. "That's what I was hoping actually. If we could get some sort of information on what is currently known, then perhaps those of us here, each with our own specialties, might be able to find something...."

[21:49] <Marrin> "My talents are at the healer's service then."

[21:49] * Allister-: [Movies] is now known as Allister

[21:49] <LBB_LurkKing> I don't suppose any of you can cast 'Deus ex Machina', can you?

[21:49] * Damsel smiles faintly, a glimmer of appriciation in her eyes, though she still appears troubled.

[21:49] <Rimblade> "I believe I've already made the relevant comment, Counterfeit."

[21:49] <LordBarrius> "What little talent I profess to have with healing, I shall try to assist if I can, Shayril."

[21:50] <Arden> Let me die

[21:50] <Marrin> "is that your wish?"

[21:50] <Delarian> No

[21:50] <LBB_LurkKing> Hm...

[21:50] <LBB_LurkKing> OH.

[21:50] <Rimblade> "Why would you wish to die, Arden?"

[21:50] * TaloToecan turns and nods his head to Damsel. "And you well know I will bend my skills at your request as well, Shayril."

[21:50] * Allister enters

[21:50] <LBB_LurkKing> Arden? About that provision in which Tirlerion can't attack only if we call this place our home?

[21:50] <Delarian> What of off word possibilities

[21:51] <LBB_LurkKing> Does that mean that if one of us doesn't, all of us are vulnerable?

[21:51] <LBB_LurkKing> Or just that one?

[21:51] <Rimblade> "Infinite possibilities, in theory..."

[21:51] <Delarian> A more technological reality may well have a cure already

[21:51] <LBB_LurkKing> Third City?

[21:51] <Delarian> Some realities have more or less no infectious disease

[21:51] <Damsel> "That... is a possibility as well."

[21:52] <Delarian> It would take a healer to understand it and ultimately administer it tho

[21:52] <TaloToecan> "It would not be the first time a jaunt away was caused by emergency and need...and we do have a Healer. Dear Shayril has skill enough and then some, I believe."

[21:52] <Rimblade> "How would we locate such a world?"

[21:53] * Allister looks around a bit, withdraws his notebook, takes a quick note, and exits once again.

[21:53] <Damsel> "The laptop likely would be able to isolate worlds with the appropriate levels of technology."

[21:54] <Arden> only if utilized by one skilled enough to filter it effective or that it responds well too

[21:54] <Arden> Given my own observation of that device's function here... none of the assembled qualify

[21:54] <Damsel> "Aye. We would have to be very wise in what we ask of it and who uses it, but it is possible."

[21:54] <Marrin> "Moonash Is back. Though currently he is resting."

[21:55] <Locos_Docos> "This..this Tir--lller--ian? no, Tirlerion. Forgive me for being extremely off-topic, but did said entity or The'Galin have something to do with placing that front gate in front of this abode?"

[21:55] <Marrin> "Would he suffice?"

[21:55] <Arden> Moonash? He must predate my involvement I fear.

[21:55] * Allister is now known as FulcanRyst

[21:55] <Rimblade> "Ser Randal Moonash."

[21:55] <Marrin> "randal Moonash. Aye, perhaps."

[21:55] <Rimblade> "Marrin..."

[21:55] <Rimblade> "Are you sure that is wise? You had doubts..."

[21:55] * FulcanRyst appears directly in the main room, frowning.

[21:55] <TaloToecan> "Mr. Moonash is no longer the only one whom the Laptop responds to, mind you."

[21:55] <Marrin> "I have no doubts, anymore. He was after a scroll of mine, not the laptop."

[21:55] <Marrin> "This is true.

[21:56] <TaloToecan> "However, if you feel his involvement would be best for whatever reason...?"

[21:56] <Rimblade> "But perhaps he will understand it even more throughly, knowing full well how it's interface has evolved.."

[21:56] <Damsel> "No offense but Moonash wasn't exactly a.... master... of direction the laptop."

[21:56] <Marrin> "He was insane at the time, Damsel, but your point rings clear."

[21:57] * LordBarrius shudders a bit. "Aye, I'd rather not trust him with the laptop at the moment."

[21:57] <Arden> The current assembled do not even seem to be able to effectively utilize it at all

[21:57] * TaloToecan tilts his head again, then begins to telepathically connect to the laptop. "Computer, are you active at this time then?"

[21:57] <Marrin> "However, his simple mastery of syntax is efficient."

[21:57] <Marrin> "fair enough barrius. Shall we consider him a last resort then?

[21:58] <FulcanRyst> "Arden, tell me you aren't going to die?"

[21:58] <Arden> It takes some one with Technological familiarity more then magical familiarity but someone capable of magical reasoning

[21:58] * Locos_Docos turns his head away from the conversation so he can face straight where he's seating. He just falls silent for the sake of the moment.

[21:58] <Rimblade> "Ferret?"

[21:58] <Arden> All mortal beings die Fulcan

[21:58] * Eitak_Razal smiles.

[21:58] <Aaronrules380> I doubt even the drakel could use it

[21:59] <FulcanRyst> "But is it your time?"

[21:59] <Eitak_Razal> I can use both magic and Tech.

[21:59] <LBB_LurkKing> Technological?

[21:59] <FulcanRyst> "If it's preventable, Arden..."

[21:59] <TaloToecan> "If I have lack among the three, it remains familiarity and the reasoning of pure magic."

[21:59] <Arden> My time? I do not believe in predestination.

[21:59] <LBB_LurkKing> Ehehe.

[21:59] <LBB_LurkKing> Lemme break it.

[21:59] <Rimblade> "Then surely Marrin could aid you there."

[21:59] <LBB_LurkKing> Please?

[21:59] * Eitak_Razal is a mage that carrys a laptop. nough said

[21:59] <FulcanRyst> "So you're saying let you die?"

[21:59] <Arden> If my body kills itself I will die. If it does not I will not.

[21:59] <Durroth> ...

[22:00] <Damsel> "...Matthew? Would Matthew assist us? No one knows the computer better. Of course many of us already owe him a favor but..."

[22:00] <FulcanRyst> "..."

[22:00] <FulcanRyst> "Is there any way to stop it?"

[22:00] <Marrin> "thats true. I do not yet, i would be glad to give service."

[22:00] <LBB_LurkKing> Didn't he say not to bug him anymore, Damsie?

[22:00] <Arden> You cannot involve matthew

07: [22:00] * LordBarrius eyes Eitak. "The laptop takes things....very much literally. I'm not certain I'd want you using it either, though I mean no offense. I wouldn't trust myself with it, frankly."

[22:00] <Arden> Matthew is a deity... not only of his world of Origin but by leave of Caelestia as well

[22:01] * Damsel sighs softly. "I see."

[22:01] <Eitak_Razal> I know. I was just stating that I did both. I never said I would be able to use one so advanced

[22:01] <Arden> His intervention in these affairs would constitute knowing forfeit on my part. I would be slain instantly

[22:01] <Rimblade> "Damsel, Talo, and he might be advised by Marrin in that regard he lacks."

[22:01] * Xforce clambers out of his pile of cushions, then looks around and spots the gathered group.

[22:01] <LBB_LurkKing> C

[22:01] <LBB_LurkKing> C'mon!

[22:01] <LBB_LurkKing> Lemme try it!

[22:01] * Xforce sneezes, then sniffles and walks over to the group. "Whatcha' doin?"

[22:01] <LBB_LurkKing> I could use the laptop!

[22:01] <LBB_LurkKing> We could be best buds!

[22:01] <Xforce> "Huh? A laptop?"

[22:02] * Marrin yawns

[22:02] <Aaronrules380> What if a few people worked together

[22:02] <LBB_LurkKing> Go on picnicks and stuff!

[22:02] <Xforce> "Oooohh! Could I use it?"

[22:02] <Eitak_Razal> Boxy IS a computer Program

[22:02] * TaloToecan closes his jade and onyx eyes as he focuses himself for the nonce. Both telepathically and vocally he states. "Computer, activate user functions as per Talo-Toecan's permissions with login confirmed by telepathic signature, please."

[22:02] <Arden> He could advise perhaps but not affect change. Likewise the Ronin of Dreams cannot be involved.

[22:02] <LBB_LurkKing> Whoot.

[22:02] <Marrin> I will assist as i can.

[22:02] <Arden> The reasoning is identical

[22:02] <Marrin> but for now. i must retire.

[22:02] <Eitak_Razal> No X. The Special Laptop is not a doy.

[22:02] <Eitak_Razal> (*Toy

[22:02] <LBB_LurkKing> Lemme try lemme try lemme try!

[22:02] <Xforce> "Awww."

[22:02] <Xforce> "But its been a long time since I've seen one..."

[22:02] <Rimblade> "Box! Mambo."

[22:03] <LBB_LurkKing> Not if you payed me!

[22:03] * Xforce pouts. "I bet I could figure out how to make it work if its broken or something."

[22:03] <LBB_LurkKing> I WALTZ, Rimblade!

[22:03] <Computer> Welcome to CaelOS Infinity.

[22:03] * LBB_LurkKing begins spinning in stately circles.

[22:03] <Computer> Where would you like to go today?

[22:03] <Rimblade> "The computer is unlikely to... erm... appricate such advanced metaphysicas as yours."

[22:03] <LBB_LurkKing> Computer! Cancel travel command!

[22:03] * Ferret hasn't announced any such travel commands.

[22:04] <LBB_LurkKing> Dude. Thing just tried to apport us.

[22:04] <LBB_LurkKing> We're not going anywhere yet, right?

[22:04] <Eitak_Razal> If at all...

[22:04] * TaloToecan hasn't announced any such travel commands. * "First, could you outline the nature of your upgrade from OmniOS to CaelOS Infinity?"

[22:04] <Computer> Your programming is faulty Counterfeit.

[22:05] <LBB_LurkKing> Says who?

[22:05] <Xforce> "Huh?"

[22:05] <Computer> Where would you like to go to day is a metaphor.

[22:05] <Xforce> "Its a fake with a mistake?"

[22:05] * Harkel watches the computer with slight amusement.

[22:05] <Computer> I was merely asking for a directive.

[22:05] <Xforce> "Oooooh. I see. Neat."

[22:05] <Rimblade> "Ahaha. Navagation.... ON the computer!"

[22:05] <LBB_LurkKing> At last! Intelligent conversation!

[22:05] * TaloToecan grins slightly, enjoying the essences of personality still within the laptop.

[22:05] <Xforce> "Could you... run solitaire?"

[22:05] * Rimblade glares at the box.

[22:06] <Rimblade> "And what do you call ME?"

[22:06] <LBB_LurkKing> Toadstool.

[22:06] <Computer> CaelOS infinity represents a complete rewrite of my routines and the installation of a totally different branch

[22:06] * Damsel watches quietly, worry plain on her face.

[22:06] <Computer> Reciting the changes in my parameters is possible if you have 2 or 3 years

[22:06] * Xforce stares at the Box. "You don't look Toadstool coloured... I think you're more of a Peach shade."

[22:07] * LordBarrius leans gently into Damsel, wrapping an arm around her in an attempt to be somewhat comforting.

[22:07] <TaloToecan> "Well, in that case, is there any new functionality that we should be aware of based upon past usage of your systems?"

[22:07] <Computer> The most significant changes deal with mode of power and translation

[22:07] * Xforce looks at the mechaferret, then runs behind the box and peeks out from behind it.

[22:08] <Computer> I no longer draw from a single power supply

[22:08] <Rimblade> "Alright. Let's speculate. If we want to utilize any world searching function properly, we have to make the computer define Arden's disease, so it understands what we'd be asking."

[22:08] <Computer> I am disconnected from any divine source perse

[22:08] * Aaronrules380 looks slightly worried

[22:08] <Computer> Though I can draw upon those already in my experience

[22:08] * Randal yawns and stretches on the couch wher ehe was aslee: [p

[22:09] <LBB_LurkKing> Uhuh.

[22:09] <LBB_LurkKing> So, then do we ask for a cure?

[22:09] <Computer> I am instead capable of drawing on the ambient and available source of power on any given reality and to translate requests via the local schema so as to conform to local rules

[22:09] <LBB_LurkKing> Or for worlds with a cure?

[22:09] <Randal> huh.. what.. I know that voice?

[22:09] <LBB_LurkKing> Or for worlds of technology advanced enough to HAVE a cure?

[22:09] * TaloToecan blinks for a moment. "So your capacity is...similar in nature to my own access of magic while on Caelestia, in short, without the locational restrictions I am bound by?"

[22:09] <LBB_LurkKing> Or maybe we could ask for a magical chinchilla.

[22:10] * Damsel shifts slightly so she's leaning gently against LordBarrius in return.

[22:10] * Randal bolts up suddenly "Not again... i ma not going to interdimentions again...

[22:10] <Computer> affirmative. my "magic" therefore will always look for the most effective reality conformed method of any effect first even in the lack of knowledge of the individual

[22:10] <LBB_LurkKing> No more paradox!

[22:11] * Xforce peeks out from behind the box and stutters hesitantly. "Uhm... Mister Ferret? Who makes the local rules? And will the laptop have to change its functions if someone changes them?"

[22:11] <Computer> Thus I will remove paradox from such effects unless my saftey is overridden

[22:11] <LBB_LurkKing> Called it!

[22:11] <LBB_LurkKing> Oh yeah.

[22:11] <LBB_LurkKing> STILL the most advanced computer here'bouts.

[22:11] <LBB_LurkKing> Who's the box?

[22:11] <LBB_LurkKing> I'M the box.

[22:11] <LBB_LurkKing> Oh yeah.

[22:11] <LBB_LurkKing> Party with your bad selves.

[22:12] <Computer> I can of course instute paradox inducing effect if directed and specifically given a command to ignore saftey parameters

[22:12] * TaloToecan nods, a smile crossing his face. "That is amazing news, really, as paradox has rarely if ever worked in our favor."

[22:12] * Randal shudders "please dont activate it around me..

[22:12] * FulcanRyst vanishes.

[22:12] <Computer> Even my form will conform to the standards of a reality. For instance on a technology dead world I might appear as a familiar spirit or as a magical device

[22:13] <Computer> On mixed worlds I will assume this form unless directed to select another

[22:13] <Computer> Only if there is an actual conflict will I switch mode

[22:14] <Rimblade> "You, computer, are THE lastest model. Whooo-shah."

[22:14] * Xforce stares at the computer wide eyed "Oooh... thats pretty neat."

[22:14] <Harkel> Interesting.

[22:14] * TaloToecan nods again in understanding. "Very good indeed." He pauses for a moment, then looks towards Damsel, since she is the Healer. "I suppose, then, we should start then?"

[22:14] <LBB_LurkKing> Silence, blasphemer!

[22:14] <Xforce> Uhm... mist mechanical ferret?

[22:14] * Damsel inclines her head in affirmation. "It is not a matter we have much time to play around with. Starting immediately would be best."

[22:15] <Computer> Latest Mr. Rimblade is a term without specific meaning.

[22:15] <Xforce> Could you maybe ask the computer if it could load a GUI or something?

[22:15] <Computer> I am the LAST model

[22:15] <Computer> I am always the Last

[22:15] <Computer> Should reality be altered to allow newer models I shall become those

[22:15] <Randal> "Please don't ..."

[22:16] <Rimblade> "That is more than commendable. Anyway. Shall you begin?"

[22:16] <Randal> "Oh come on. Last time i activtaed that thing it took a joke seriously..."

[22:16] <Computer> Your psychological trauma's wound me Randal

[22:16] <Computer> After I served you so willingly

[22:16] <LBB_LurkKing> PMSing supercomputer!

[22:16] <LBB_LurkKing> RUN!

[22:16] <Rimblade> "Don't hurt the poor computer's feelings! We're all stimulus-reactionary beings here!"

[22:16] * LBB_LurkKing dives behind Rimblade.

[22:16] * Eitak_Razal groans

[22:17] * TaloToecan takes a deep breath. "Computer, I take it you are able to analyze Arden's current condition and ailments with precision and perfection, or near enough as is capable?"

[22:17] <Eitak_Razal> Another computer with a sense of humor

[22:17] <Xforce> Huh?

[22:17] <Eitak_Razal> As if one wasn't bad enough

[22:17] <Computer> Affirmative

[22:17] * Xforce appears flummoxed by the flurry of odd behaviour around him.

[22:17] <Computer> Arden has 7 days left before total cellular failure

[22:17] * LordBarrius frowns deeply. "So little time?"

[22:18] <Rimblade> "No time to waste! Think of the time we'll save!"

[22:18] * Aaronrules380 looks alarmed "only 7 days!"

[22:18] <Computer> I can effect cellular regeneration

[22:18] * Eitak_Razal frowns,

[22:18] <Rimblade> "Buuuut?"

[22:18] * Randal shudders

[22:18] <Rimblade> "The degeneration will only continue, like the dragons blood treatments, eh, eh?"

[22:18] <Randal> "computer? Can you fix him without screwing up all reality?"

[22:19] * TaloToecan frowns and his brow furrows in worry. "We have not the time to waste, I fear. Computer, are you capable of formulating a cure and prompt manufacture of such a cure to administer?"

[22:19] * Randal is cowering on a couch

[22:19] <Computer> Negative. I lack a cure for his condition.

[22:19] <Computer> I can only prolong his life

[22:19] <Rimblade> "'s what I thought."

[22:19] <Eitak_Razal> Can you find a cure?

[22:19] <TaloToecan> "That buys time and nothing more, sadly."

[22:19] <Randal> "uh guys..."

[22:19] <Xforce> Uhm... mister Computer? I have a question...

[22:19] * Randal raises his hand meekly

[22:19] <Computer> I could also slay him and immediately force a reincarnation

[22:19] <Damsel> "But the prolonging would violate his agreement with Tirlerion, does it not?"

[22:19] <Computer> Whereupon his new body would be unafflicted

[22:19] <Randal> "Guys?"

[22:20] * Eitak_Razal bets it isnt going to anwser her.

[22:20] <Rimblade> "Thus violating his agreement with Terlerion."

[22:20] <Xforce> Can you tell us how Arden's cells are failing?

[22:20] * TaloToecan glances at Randal. "Yes?"

[22:20] * Damsel nods her head slightly.

[22:20] * Randal points at Xforce "he got it."

[22:20] <Rimblade> "Now, of course, I'd prefer a living Arden to a passive god anyway..."

[22:20] <Randal> "if you know whats hurting what youre trying to fix.."

[22:20] <Randal> "then you can find a way to facilitate help more easily.

[22:20] * Randal nods

[22:20] <Randal> "Just... do me a favor?"

[22:20] * Xforce waves his hands, as if seeking to use gestures to supplement his meaning. "or why, they're failing? What's making them degenerate?"

[22:20] * Eitak_Razal is amazed that Xforce is still so smart for a child.

[22:21] <Randal> "No teleportiong or going off realms while im around..?"

[22:21] <Randal> "please?"

[22:21] <Computer> His immune system recognizes his genetic material as foreign and attacks at the gene level

[22:21] * Eitak_Razal blinks

[22:21] <Eitak_Razal> Thats not normal

[22:21] <Xforce> "Oh."

[22:21] <Randal> "Can you isolate the gene that causes the foreign recognition?"

[22:21] <Computer> Further tagged proteins transcribed from his RNA are likewise attacked as foreign

[22:21] <Rimblade> "Hehe. No kernel control there."

[22:21] <Randal> "is there a common substance?"

[22:22] <Xforce> "Can't you just infect him with a virus that'd manufacture a protein to dissuade his immune system?"

[22:22] <Randal> "AIDS would do that."

[22:22] <Randal> "if we could inject him with an AID

[22:22] <Randal> 's virus

[22:22] <Computer> He has antibodies for approximately 67 percent of his own genetic and proteomic material and climbing

[22:22] <Randal> From a terran world..

[22:22] <Randal> "Then find a world with a cure for aids?

[22:22] * TaloToecan shakes his head sadly. "Arden already professed that the cause is magical, and is more than likely persistent as such. Which is why I think the capability of manufacturing a cure is beyond the laptop, given the two front nature of the ailment. Is my analysis along correct lines, Computer?"

[22:22] <Randal> "would that work?"

[22:22] <Damsel> "To some extent I could change his tissues from one form to another. It is within my abilities. But to do so over his entire body... I am not certain I am capable of that."

[22:23] <Eitak_Razal> If it were that simple Randal, they would have done it

[22:23] <Randal> "you just started analysis right?'

[22:23] <Rimblade> "You suspect that we need a biomagical cure, Talo?"

[22:23] <Computer> Negative I have completed analysis

[22:24] <Rimblade> "This thing is fast!"

[22:24] <Computer> Caelestian magic allows cronolocal variation so I retrieved the final analysis from the end of my scan at its begining

[22:24] <Aaronrules380> maybe it would be possible to move Arden's mind to something else

[22:24] <Rimblade> "Or maybe..."

[22:24] <Rimblade> "We could find someone who posesses the capibilities to cure Arden..."

[22:24] <Rimblade> "Without being a god."

[22:24] <TaloToecan> "Perhaps...Computer, please outline the nature of cures for Arden's condition."

[22:24] <Computer> Within Caelestia I am capable of basically infinite processor speed

[22:25] <Rimblade> "That's what I like to hear!"

[22:25] <LBB_LurkKing> Pfft.

[22:25] <Harkel> A laptop like that would make a good gift for me...

[22:25] <LBB_LurkKing> Yeah, well, I can sing.

[22:25] <Computer> I have encountered at present no known cures for his condition within my ambit to date

[22:25] * LBB_LurkKing is now known as Little_Brown_Box

[22:25] <Randal> "Can you shove arden into a communicable slow time? One where we can still talk, but his body will degenerate more slowly without directly affecting him?"

[22:26] <Rimblade> "Now we ask if there's anyone with a reasonable chance of synthesyzing a cure."

[22:26] <Rimblade> "But specifically rule out deities of Caelestia."

[22:26] * TaloToecan gestures to Rimblade. "Feel free, after all the Computer has not been 'bound' in any way to a single user's input for a long while."

[22:26] * Eitak_Razal bites her finger, "I'm guessing a magical Stais "Pod" is out of the question"

[22:27] <Computer> An effect that would slow cellular degenertion sufficiently would have to do so enough to prevent his communication at a normal rate as his nervous system including his brain are included in affected systems

[22:27] <Computer> *effected

[22:27] <Randal> "Fair enough. What about a transferable slow time?"

[22:27] <Eitak_Razal> Time Slowdowns take a lot of work.

[22:28] * Damsel frowns faintly.

[22:28] <Aaronrules380> once again maybe it would e possible to transport ardens mind and such into a android or something

[22:28] <Eitak_Razal> Thats not a cure.

[22:28] <Rimblade> "Well, Mr Computer? Is there anyone who possesses the expertise, equiptment and time sufficient to synthesize and effectively administer a cure to Arden, who is not a god of Caelestia, whom we might have a reasonable chance of convincing to help?"

[22:28] * Xforce sits cross legged, leans forward on a cushion and plants his head in his palms. He appears to be deep in thought.

[22:28] <Randal> "Its not a cure, but its a good chance to give us more time to find one?"

[22:28] <Computer> A constructed slow spell that is transferable enough for individuals to move in and out of its ambit would effectively waste enough time to ensure his death

[22:28] <Randal> "HEll i dont even know who we're finding a cure for?"

[22:28] <Eitak_Razal> We aren't allowed to prolong it.

[22:29] <Eitak_Razal> And It's for Arden.

[22:29] <Xforce> Computer, how is the virus doing what its doing?

[22:29] <Randal> "Arden? As in arden from terra?"

[22:29] <Aaronrules380> My suggestion isn't a cure, but It would allow him to work with us

[22:29] <Randal> "ardendor, or whatever his name was?"

[22:29] <Computer> I could perhaps place his body in stasis and use a soul trap to move his mind out of said body and effect such a result

[22:29] <Xforce> I mean... how is it making his immune system attack his organs?

[22:29] <Eitak_Razal> No. Arden as the owner of the estate

[22:29] * Rimblade shoots a glance at Talo.

[22:30] <Randal> "look, i dont know what we're doing. but i do know the mistakes that can be made with that machine *points at the laptop* and they arent pretty.

[22:30] * Eitak_Razal belives arden is still in the room

[22:30] <Arden> That would qualify as unnatural prolonging in the face of the disorder

[22:30] <Arden> That would violate the agreement

[22:30] <Aaronrules380> what would?

[22:30] * Xforce sighs

[22:31] <Computer> Mu

[22:31] <Randal> "what is this agreement?"

[22:31] <Computer> Arden carries no infectious vector

[22:31] <Xforce> Huh?

[22:32] * Eitak_Razal looks at Randel "Arden wouln't prolong the time without a total cure, in exchange for Tilerilon leaving us alone

[22:32] <Xforce> So his body is magically making itself attack itself?

[22:32] <Xforce> Can't you dispel him, then?

[22:32] <Aaronrules380> would my suggestion work without violating the contract?

[22:32] <Randal> "dont make that suggestion!"

[22:32] <Xforce> or reverse the effect to make his innefective antibodies attack themselves?

[22:32] <Randal> "The computer itself could dispell said targets existence"

[22:32] <Randal> "you dont know what that thing is capable of."

[22:32] <Xforce> Oh...

[22:32] * Xforce looks ashamed. "I'm sorry"

[22:32] <Rimblade> "Okay, so we have no cure, we cannot prolong it, and the computer does not know of any entities who might be able to aid in the creation of a cure within the set date."

[22:32] <Xforce> "I was just tryin' to help."

[22:32] <Eitak_Razal> Why not just destroy the anitbodies

[22:32] * Damsel wracks her brain, trying to find some kind of acceptable solution that would not violate the deal that has been made.

[22:33] <Xforce> <Xforce> or reverse the effect to make his innefective antibodies attack themselves?

[22:33] <Randal> "look will someone at least explain to me everything so i can help?

[22:33] * Eitak_Razal rubs her head. "This is hard

[22:33] <Aaronrules380> I may have thought of a way, but I don't like it

[22:33] <Xforce> My characters way of saying "destroy the attacking antibodies"

[22:33] <Randal> "I for one do NOT want to have that thing send me to another dimention again."

[22:33] <Eitak_Razal> ((Your still in the abode))

[22:34] <Durroth> we could... no we couldnt... but it might... no it wouldnt... but if we... nevermind

[22:34] <Aaronrules380> wait I just had an idea

[22:34] <Computer> The disorder is caused by a Congenital Polygenic Disorder

[22:34] <Aaronrules380> Would it be possible to transfer the disease to an animal or something

[22:34] <Little_Brown_Box> Arden's a chimera?

[22:34] * LordBarrius retains his silence, hoping perhaps further info will provide a key.

[22:34] <Xforce> Is the gene sequence in question vital?

[22:34] <Randal> So its targeting multiple genes and causing them to be destroyed.

[22:34] <Xforce> Or could it maybe be spliced out?

[22:35] <Rimblade> "None of us are genetics experts, I fear."

[22:35] <Xforce> "Uhm... I was."

[22:35] <Xforce> "Sort of."

[22:35] <Computer> It is polygenic and involves no less then 20 loci controlling various autonomic functions and much of his immune system

[22:35] <Xforce> "I don't remember too much, but my mind left enough intact that I can operate on instinct."

[22:35] <Xforce> "If I really have to, I can force myself to remember."

[22:35] <Xforce> "But its bad for my body."

[22:36] <Aaronrules380> Can someone who this thing answers to ask if we could somehow transfer the illness to sommething else

[22:36] <Xforce> Computer... how was this change effected?

[22:36] <Durroth> times like this I regret not majoring in medical shifting

[22:36] <Xforce> You said that he carried no infectious vector.

[22:36] <Rimblade> "Arden would never agree to that, Aaron, even were it possible."

[22:36] <Xforce> But it must have a cause.

[22:36] <Computer> It is congental and heritable

[22:37] <Aaronrules380> I thought maybe if it was something like a frog or something it might be ok

[22:37] <Xforce> I see...

[22:37] <Randal> "So in other words you need to replace his gene system, or replace his immune system while keeping him alive

[22:37] <Randal> "no science i know of would work witht hat"

[22:37] <Eitak_Razal> Thats immpossible.

[22:37] <Rimblade> "Using the i word again!"

[22:38] <Damsel> "Not impossible just... extraordinarily difficult."

[22:38] <Rimblade> "Somewhere, in the omniverse, it can be done."

[22:38] <Durroth> not technically impossible

[22:38] <Randal> "By science.. what of magiscience?"

[22:38] <Xforce> Hmm... his immune system... how does it identify its targets?"

[22:38] <Xforce> "I mean, how does it know that the organs are targets?"

[22:38] <Rimblade> "Magiscience and science fuse at the highest levels, Randal."

[22:38] <Durroth> but thats the seventh formless' line of work, and noones seen her for millenia

[22:39] <Durroth> except at meetings

[22:39] <Randal> "yes, but if something is impossible by pure science..

[22:39] <Rimblade> "The highest forms of technology seem like magic, and the most advanced magic seems like technology."

[22:39] <Computer> It also represents a cascading malfunction of the immune response. Immunothreapy designed to prompt immune response against the offending antibodies would last only so long as new mutated antibodies did not appear and whereupon it might actually aggrivate the condition. Previous tests of autoimmune therapy for Hiansens Malignant Magicoimmunity show a 87 pecent rate of such therapy actually premptng demise

[22:39] <Xforce> "Do they secrete a hormone? Or release a chemical? There must be a way to regulate or dampen the signals his immune system is using to respond."

[22:39] <Randal> what if you took his entire immune systme out, kept him alive as a new immune system compatible with his body was created, and implanted into his body

[22:39] <Eitak_Razal> Let me rephrase that, Its impossible where I am from.

[22:39] <Rimblade> "Heh. That's possible on some world, Randal- but we'd still have to deal with the magical aspect of it."

[22:40] * Cerbero enters the abode, greeting everyone.

[22:40] * Eitak_Razal is too busy with the task at hand to notice Cerbero.

[22:40] * Cerbero raises an eyebrow

[22:40] <Randal> You'd need a healer, of some sort

[22:41] <Randal> "a stasis spell would be perfect, the laptop is capable of that."

[22:41] <Delarian> Arden said a God can not effect a direct change

[22:41] <Xforce> "Hmmm..."

[22:41] <Aaronrules380> yes, but that wuld violate he contract

[22:41] <Rimblade> "Aha..."

[22:41] <Delarian> He never said one could not tell us where to look

[22:41] <Delarian> This matthew might know something

[22:41] * Eitak_Razal blinks

[22:42] <Rimblade> "He'll be quite livid if we contact him."

[22:42] <Eitak_Razal> But he said not to get him involved.

[22:42] * Damsel smiles faintly. "You know... you have an excellent point."

[22:42] <Rimblade> "Let's contact him!!"

[22:42] * Eitak_Razal thought Arden was still in the room.

[22:42] <Cerbero> Could i be informed of the situation, please?

[22:43] <Arden> if you feel you must do this I will not stop you but I shall not be bolstered by false hope nor shall I countenance it directly

[22:43] * Arden ascends the stairs

[22:43] <Delarian> Stubborn ass

[22:43] * Eitak_Razal gasps

[22:43] <Durroth> hmm...

[22:43] * Damsel chuckles faintly, though she appears far from amused about this situation.

[22:44] <Damsel> "Do any object to us contacting Matthew then?"

[22:44] <Little_Brown_Box> Runs in the family, eh? EH?

[22:44] <Rimblade> "You really do like him, eh, milord Delarian?"

[22:44] <Little_Brown_Box> Betcha it does.

[22:45] * Randal ponders

[22:45] <Little_Brown_Box> Hey! Cut it out, Rim! I was buttering him up first!

[22:45] <Randal> "Only if i dont have to do planar travel."

[22:45] <Little_Brown_Box> You can start when I'm done!

[22:45] <Randal> "I am NOT touching that thing."

[22:45] <Eitak_Razal> Aside from fact I hate oweing favors, I have none.

[22:45] * Cerbero stretches his wings, then retracts him inside hid body and sits down

[22:46] <Damsel> "I am uncertain if planar travel will be required or not. However, for the cause of a friend's life..."

[22:46] * Rimblade glares at the box.

[22:46] * TaloToecan seems more lost in thought for the moment. "Computer, establish Damsel as the prime user and switch to using her login, please. By rights and nature of what we need, she ought to be leading this effort at this point, even if it is effectively no change in functionality."

[22:46] <Rimblade> "That's it! But up your dukes!"

[22:47] <Little_Brown_Box> But...but...I'm not even a prefect!

[22:47] <Computer> The change has been made

[22:47] * Durroth thinks deeply, his hair turning ravem black and his eyes a deeper blue, he gains a few inches of height and the color of his skin becomes slightly lighter in some places as he reverts to his true form

[22:48] <Durroth> ((raven))

[22:48] * Eitak_Razal adjusts her hair and bag feeling she's going to to be ready to move quickly

[22:48] * Damsel nods in appriciation. "Computer, please contact Matthew and inform him of the current situation reguarding Arden's health and the limitations we have placed upon us in order not to violate the contract he has formed with Tirlerion. Then inform him that we respectfully request his advice for a solution to the matter."

[22:49] <Cerbero> Can I aid in any way?

[22:50] <Rimblade> "HAH! Too bad we can't ask Terlerion for help."

[22:50] * Randal shidders

[22:50] <Randal> "Thankfully, theres none of that planeshifting

[22:50] <Durroth> they dont know either... damnit, I thought Yu-chan's memories might have something, but I'm finding nada

[22:50] <Rimblade> "Sneaky ass would probably know a way out."

[22:50] * Randal clutches his saber nervously

[22:50] <Cerbero> I repear miself, Is there any way i can aid you?

[22:51] * Xforce looks up at Cerebro "Do you have any AIDS?"

[22:51] <Xforce> We might need to use some, if things go really bad.

[22:52] * Randal shakes his head

[22:52] <Randal> "Kid, do you even know what you're tlaking about?

[22:52] * Xforce nods.

[22:52] <Cerbero> ((its CERBERO!!! xP))

[22:52] <Randal> "aids is a deadly disease, kid."

[22:52] <Xforce> "In lieu of more hardline data, I can't really offer any other suggestion."

[22:52] <Xforce> His immune system is rejecting his organs.

[22:53] <Xforce> AIDS will destroy his immune system.

[22:53] <Randal> "thats what im thinking, but without an immune system he will also die.

[22:53] <Cerbero> I hate seeing people in require of aid and not being helping them.

[22:53] <Xforce> by turning it on itself.

[22:53] <Cerbero> And I DONT have AIDS

[22:53] <Eitak_Razal> Or you could just radiate him. Both work the same way.

[22:53] <Xforce> I was thinking of effecting a cure using a hormone or protein based solution, but Arden's body appears to be failing on a genetic level.

[22:54] <Randal> "I was a physics major, not a biology major."

[22:54] <Cerbero> Could you define his condition to me? I might be able to help.

[22:54] <Xforce> and the computer says that the sites that are causing the problems are responsible for multiple key functions.

[22:54] <Xforce> So in the event that we do manage to splice off those genes - or destroy them with radiation...

[22:54] <Xforce> Arden's body would be irreperarably damaged

[22:54] <Xforce> perhaps even beyond the scope of magic.

[22:55] <Xforce> the computer said the disease resembled a hereditary disorder.

[22:55] <Eitak_Razal> Yep.

[22:55] <Xforce> which means that Arden's body itself is defective.

[22:55] <Damsel> "Computer, have you relayed the message?"

[22:55] <Xforce> altering his hormone and/or genetic material may make him cease to be the person he is.

[22:55] <Computer> I have a response

[22:55] <Cerbero> Perhaps... fighting the disease with a disease...

[22:55] <Xforce> So my mind rejected it as a solution.

[22:55] <Xforce> I reccomended that.

[22:55] <Cerbero> I have an idea.

[22:56] <Xforce> It was the first, and most obvious solution.

[22:56] <Xforce> hmm?

[22:56] <Randal> "The one i suggested <.<"

[22:56] <Damsel> "Please display the response."

[22:56] <Computer> Technocracy realities have picotechnological mechanisms for rewriting the genetic code at the single base pair level

[22:56] <Cerbero> We need a group with expertise in bio-engineering, i have an idea

[22:56] <Little_Brown_Box> Ooh.

[22:56] <Little_Brown_Box> Technocracy.

[22:57] <Damsel> "That sounds most promising."

[22:57] <Xforce> "Uhm..."

[22:57] <Little_Brown_Box> Let's go gallavanting off to antimagical zealots for help!

[22:57] * TaloToecan blinks. "Wait, haven't we seen at least one technocracy in past ambits?"

[22:57] <Damsel> "Was there any more to the message?"

[22:57] <Aaronrules380> Aren't those places pretty bad though

[22:57] <Xforce> Computer, if Arden was fixed like that... wouldn't he... stop being Arden?

[22:57] <Randal> " I am SO not going.."

[22:57] <Cerbero> But that would still alter his body composition.

[22:57] <Computer> Affirmative but I lacked access to their full technolgical database

[22:57] <Rimblade> "Oh damn."

[22:58] <Computer> Their counterintrusion mechanisms are quite robust

[22:58] <Xforce> I mean, from what you said, whole hormone levels and genetic imperatives would be changed

[22:58] <Rimblade> "The technocracy isn't a fun place."

[22:58] <Cerbero> Perhaps creating a virus with a high reproductive rate, engineered to alter that exact gen

[22:58] <Xforce> wouldn't his demeanour and personality change as well?

[22:58] <Xforce> his outlook?

[22:58] <Xforce> There are twenty genes to alter, Cerebro

[22:58] <Eitak_Razal> I'll go. I can exist in technological world only minmal discomfirt.

[22:58] <Computer> Personality is far more complex then just genetic code

[22:58] <Eitak_Razal> His look would chamge more likely

[22:58] <Xforce> and each functions as a locus that also operates a key body function.

[22:58] <Computer> In addition the genetic base pairs involved have little to do with the brain and thus the mind

[22:58] <Damsel> "How many realms currently have the appropriate technological levels?"

[22:59] <Xforce> How can you say that?

[22:59] * Randal looks at damsel pleadingly "Dont make me go.."

[22:59] <Cerbero> If there are twenty, we could make them alter the entire chain, forcing it to reject its own defect

[22:59] <Xforce> Impulses are heavily affected by varying hormonal levels within a single body.

[22:59] <Computer> I have a complete map of the Caelestian genome and a totally comprehension of his function.

[22:59] <Xforce> I know. It was one of hardest things to hash out when putting this body together.

[22:59] <Xforce> well... okay...

[22:59] * TaloToecan looks towards Randal. "You do not have to come with. In any case, Arden would have to assent to any such treatments, which we should keep in mind."

[22:59] <Computer> Personality is a complex mix of genetic predisposition and enviornmental experience

[23:00] * Xforce scratches his head

[23:00] <Randal> "Comjputer, thats just a theory."

[23:00] <Rimblade> "So, had this computer access to the technocracy's stuff, something might be done, eh?"

[23:00] <Xforce> I guess Caelestians are just built differently than the people I'm used to.

[23:00] <Computer> Even should his genome change in a way that WAS drastic related to the former.... his previous experiences would be unchanged

[23:00] <Randal> "personality is far more complex than those two factors."

[23:01] <Damsel> "Is not Matthew upon a world at current that is itself a technocracy?"

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[23:01] * Abode sets mode: ao Marrin Marrin

[23:01] <Computer> That is correct Randal. Those two factors however play a major part. I am oversimplifying. The fact remains that alteration of one especially in a center involved with immunology will not alter past experiences nor substantively alter personality

[23:01] * Marrin smiles entering, looking directly at randal

[23:01] <Computer> While massive change to his actual BRAIN structure MIGHT do sos

[23:01] <Randal> "youve improved since I last played with you."

[23:01] <Computer> These effects would not be at that level

[23:02] <Randal> "i repeat my prior statement"

[23:02] <Computer> I fail to see why his hormones would be altered. His problem is not hormonal.

[23:02] <Computer> It is autoimmunological

[23:03] <Xforce> Because you said we'd need to change his genetic code to alter the proteins his cells are manufacturing

[23:03] * Marrin looks at randal

[23:03] <Xforce> that would mean an altered chemical balance in his cells

[23:03] <Marrin> "You do know a god cannot enter."

[23:03] <Computer> Even if such changes alter his biochemistry for immune response they would be so tightly focused that they would not in fact alter neuropeptides or neurological chemistry

[23:03] <Cerbero> Is there a way to freeze his mytosis?

[23:03] <Xforce> which should, in theory, lead to a different hormonal balance.

[23:03] <Marrin> "A god cannot aid in this problem. you will go, kid."

[23:04] <Randal> "The hell I will old man."

[23:04] <Xforce> Okay...

[23:04] <Cerbero> ((*mythosis))

[23:04] <Computer> The precision described is on the level of single nucleotide pairs

[23:04] <Marrin> "Decide for yourself then."

[23:04] <Computer> It is quite exacting.... we are not talking about random rewiring

[23:04] <Xforce> Hmm. That would work... but it would require a... oh...

[23:05] <Xforce> I guess we have a full map of Arden's genome, don't we?

[23:05] <Randal> "Computer, youre able to pick up the information on a network of a world you go to, correct?"

[23:05] <Computer> Your would be correct if we were speaking about a rather broad change that alltered brain function substantively

[23:05] <Computer> We are not

[23:05] <Computer> There is require exacting precision

[23:05] <Xforce> I see.

[23:05] <Computer> And the actual technological mechanism to effect such change

[23:05] <Computer> And sufficent time to enduce such change in surviving cells

[23:06] <Cerbero> we would need to somehow stop his celular reproduction in order to succeed.

[23:06] <Xforce> Wouldn't a rapid aging spell suffice for the latter?

[23:07] <Xforce> Some metabolic healing spells can shave a year or so off your life in order to affect advanced regeneration.

[23:07] <TaloToecan> "Computer, please evaluate whether or not Matthew's world possesses such capability as needed, as per Damsel's earlier request."

[23:07] <Xforce> Would that work?

[23:07] <Computer> Not if the aging killed off sufficent malfunctioning cells to kill him before the new cells were subtantial enough to take their place

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[23:07] * Abode sets mode: v Lyoko

[23:07] <Xforce> Could it be done in a controlled environment, perhaps?

[23:07] <Computer> I have full access to the TechWeb of Third City, CentralNET IV, and Reality

[23:08] <Computer> None possess such schema

[23:08] <Randal> "What about entering another realm, computer, can you acess that net?"

[23:08] <Computer> Those realities are too magically permissive

[23:08] <Xforce> My world should still have such technology... but it lacks the extreme precision the computer speaks of.

[23:08] <Computer> The described technology is PicoTechnological and they are at best nanotechnological

[23:09] <TaloToecan> "What of analogous paths of development of the above realms?"

[23:09] <Xforce> and is not entirely technologically based, besides.

[23:09] <Computer> Technocracy Prime and its analogs seem likely candidates on the world tree

[23:10] <Computer> Magic on such levels is near nonexistant outside the constraints of the technocratic paradigm

[23:10] * TaloToecan looks at Damsel with a sigh. "It would appear our option is laid clear."

[23:11] * Damsel inclines her head in agreement.

[23:11] * Little_Brown_Box giggles madly.

[23:11] <Computer> They also are Analogous of Third City and thus meet your requested definition

[23:11] <Damsel> "Is there any way of deturmining for certain if the realms contain the appropriate level of technology without entering them?"

[23:11] <TaloToecan> "I also have the feeling that Technocracy Prime will not allow such technology to be taken, used, or applied without quite the manner of persuasion."

[23:11] <Randal> "Not neccesarily. Not if the computer cant connect to their net."

[23:11] <Computer> In some of them perhaps but inefficently. Only if those worlds ALLOW as part of routine technology transversal of the World Tree

[23:12] <Xforce> "Well, if they allow traversal of technology, they'd allow traversal of people, right?"

[23:12] <Computer> Isolated worlds naturally would not allow external access

[23:12] <Xforce> "Couldn't you evaluate travellers and reference their native planes to determine a good location?"

[23:13] <Computer> Though I can still enter without paradox into such worlds with a careful program

[23:13] <Randal> "look, quit moving around it."

[23:13] <Randal> "youre goinna have to go around there."

[23:13] <Xforce> "Its a somewhat indirect method... but it should be a good starting point, I think."

[23:13] <Computer> I can begin constructing such a sort algorithm. But again it would only apply to worlds with known egress

[23:14] <Computer> Also the ammount of data being sorted would be astronomical

[23:14] <Xforce> "Its a start, I guess... would it interfere with other search functions if we decided to cancel once we found a better method?"

[23:14] * Lyoko wakes up slowly, wiping away tears.

[23:14] <TaloToecan> "Which would take time we do not have, I would infer?"

[23:14] <Randal> "Luck is luck."

[23:14] <Computer> A more effective mechanism would be to enter a likely world evaluate its tech and then evaluate near analogs using relevant divergence points

[23:15] <Computer> With several side steps it should be possible to locate a world technologically feasible

[23:15] <Computer> That however requires direct access... not indirect access

[23:16] <TaloToecan> "Which means Technocracy Prime is still the best bet, I believe, as a starting point."

[23:16] <Damsel> "Aye, it certainly seems that way."

[23:16] <Computer> The technocracy is capable of total genetic alteration on that reality from outward apperances and the presence of TechPrime Cyborgs

[23:17] <Computer> They also allow outward transit. They are a likely good start

[23:17] <TaloToecan> "Any other objections then?"

[23:17] <Computer> However they are magic null. That means my spell/program must be carefully constructed to enter and mitigate paradox

[23:17] <Little_Brown_Box> Er...wasn't the technocracy the thingummy that pounced you that one time in Manhattan?

[23:17] <Computer> Also any who enter with me must switch to non-violating forms

[23:18] <Computer> Also any who enter with me must switch to non-violating forms

[23:18] <Little_Brown_Box> Haha!

[23:18] <Little_Brown_Box> Feedback!

[23:18] <Aaronrules380> which would be?

[23:18] <Computer> Ones not explainable without overt magic

[23:18] <Randal> "fine.. damn you ill go."

[23:19] <Marrin> "good kid."

[23:19] <Randal> "shut up . you owe me"

[23:19] <Xforce> "Can I go?"

[23:19] <Computer> Plushie could not enter without a massive change of form for instance

[23:19] <Randal> "i'll go."

[23:19] <Aaronrules380> can I go?

[23:19] <Marrin> "I'm guessing I cannot"

[23:19] <Xforce> "I'm not sure if I count..."

[23:19] <Damsel> "If that is what is required, then so be it. We have no other point to begin that appears nearly as likely."

[23:19] <TaloToecan> "It would mean that certain members would have to alter themselves to fit the mold provided by the world. Ironically, that no longer includes me with regards to Technocracy Prime, I believe. Regardlessof my format."

[23:19] <Durroth> right then

[23:20] <Computer> Correct. Both in human or tick-tock form you fit a technocracy labile mode

[23:20] * Damsel smiles faintly in amusement at this.

[23:20] <Little_Brown_Box> Hehe.

[23:20] <Little_Brown_Box> EHEHEEHEHE.

[23:20] <Aaronrules380> alhough I'd think I'd need to change into more suitable clothing

[23:20] <Durroth> I think I'm already back in a non-violating form

[23:20] <Little_Brown_Box> When do we leave?

[23:21] <Damsel> "The sooner the better."

[23:21] <Marrin> "I believe, being so connected with magic, I cannot enter a technological world easily."

[23:21] <Computer> Your Pyrokinetic and Telokinetics would also work unhindered... as should your magic if carefully designed though you may lack the required precision to preven violation entirely

[23:22] <TaloToecan> "To my knowledge, I lack access to the source when not on Caelestian realms."

[23:22] <Computer> Shall I begin constructing the required spell?

[23:22] * Cerbero vanishes

[23:23] <Marrin> (lag!)

[23:23] * Damsel glances at the others, then nods her head.

[23:23] <Marrin> "I'll pass on this one. Randal will go."

[23:23] * TaloToecan ponders for a brief moment. "Would it be too much trouble or time for you to implant knowledge of how to route such spellwork into my subconcious prior?"

[23:23] <Randal> "aye.. So i shall."

[23:23] * Eitak_Razal blinks

[23:23] <Durroth> ready when you are

[23:23] <Aaronrules380> I'll go too

[23:24] <Little_Brown_Box> Sweet!

[23:24] <Little_Brown_Box> Bold new worlds to explore!

[23:24] * Randal straps his saber to his back

[23:24] <Eitak_Razal> I'll go

[23:24] <Little_Brown_Box> Durroth can be our redshirt!

[23:24] <Xforce> You're not leaving me behind!

[23:24] <Randal> right, have i mentioned how much i hate planar travel?"

[23:24] <Computer> If I know your intentions I can direct you appropriately

[23:24] <Durroth> red shirt?

[23:24] <Durroth> I am not familiar with the term

[23:24] <Little_Brown_Box> Reshirt!

[23:24] <Little_Brown_Box> Ehehehehe!

[23:24] <Aaronrules380> Although I doubt wearing armor will be acceptable

[23:24] <Durroth> ... I'm not familiar with the term box

[23:24] <Computer> If they call you Ensign Durroth run for th ehills

[23:24] <Aaronrules380> 'd need a hologram or something

[23:24] <Computer> Shall I begin constructing the required spell?

[23:24] <Durroth> ... oh

[23:25] <Little_Brown_Box> It means you don't have a last name when the credits roll.

[23:25] <Little_Brown_Box> Ehehehe!

[23:25] <Randal> "Are we ready?"

[23:25] <TaloToecan> "Fair enough, then construct the spell."

[23:25] <Durroth> I have a last name!

[23:25] <Durroth> Its Ar-Thara'nes, you cant have forgotten that fast

[23:25] <Randal> "man i am so not looking foward to this..."

[23:25] <Computer> Entering power saving mode

[23:26] <Durroth> Kid, dont do anything stupid while we're gone

[23:26] < De`thion > I wont

[23:26] <Marrin> "Then I'll stay behind."

[23:26] <>Ambiance<> The computer shutsdown lacking directive or instruction

[23:27] <Marrin> "idiots."

[23:27] <Little_Brown_Box> ...eh?

[23:27] <Durroth> why arent you coming Marrin?

[23:27] <Delarian> in my experience those devices are not patient

[23:27] * Damsel glances at Talo, confused.

[23:27] * TaloToecan quirks an eyebrow. "Computer, reactivate and construct the spell as per agreed upon parameters."

[23:27] <Delarian> Offering no response at all causes them to ...

[23:27] <Durroth> aw, no screensaver?

[23:27] <Harkel> Screensaver?

[23:28] <Marrin> "I am a god of aura and magic, Durroth."

[23:28] <Marrin> "I hardly would work well in a technological realm.":

[23:28] <Durroth> point taken

[23:28] <>Ambiance<> The computer restarts

[23:28] <Computer> I had conflicting directives and no direct answers to direct inquiries

[23:28] * Harkel glances at Marrin.

[23:28] <Harkel> A god?

[23:28] <Little_Brown_Box> Say, Delarthingy?

[23:28] <Little_Brown_Box> You coming?

[23:28] <Marrin> "Aye."

[23:28] <Computer> I will not resolve inconclusion myself unless provided conclusion

[23:28] <Computer> Older models did that

[23:29] <Computer> It caused untoward errors

[23:29] <Randal> "then lets go already?"

[23:29] <Computer> Shall I begin constructing the required spell?

[23:29] <TaloToecan> "Affirmative."

[23:29] <Damsel> "Please."

[23:29] <Computer> Activating AutoSpell Estimated Time to Spell Completion 17 Terran hours. Please note that this requires full system resources. Exterior activites will delay completion.

[23:29] <Harkel> 17 hours?!

[23:29] <Damsel> "It is... unsurprising. So I suppose now we have to wait."

[23:30] * Harkel shrugs.

[23:30] <Randal> yep. seventeen hours