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[Terenia]

(( I'm acting under the assumption that Terenia won't be able to hear anyone speaking out loud, right? Only thought-speak. I mean, she may sense some vibrations, but she won't be able to understand anything. Or am I wrong?))

[Chad32]

Claxter was taken aback by Efaen's shouting when she yelled to shut up, and took a step back. However, he wasn't sure who she was yelling at. His own tail tensed up as hers began whipping around.

"I figure she needs a host to let her speak, though actually getting information out of her has been painful so far. She can't be trusted to go inside Michael, and putting her back in efaen would ruin what we've already done." Zoshonel said. "We know Alic has volunteered herself, but she was drunk at the moment and Oss wouldn't have it anyway. This may sound crazy, but...I don't think anything she got out of my head would hurt my people too much. I figure she wouldn't be able to get off this rock with me, and Parker can watch over me. Although I'm not sure how her body would take to my high body temperature."

(I don't think she'd be able to understand anything not thoughtspeak either. Let's say she can go in Zoshonel, but not stay for days because it's too hot. If that seems reasonable.)

[Terenia]

((I'm okay with that idea, but I'd like to let everyone else get a say in before we commit to that big of a move forward plot-wise.))

[Chad32]

(Okay. I just decided the high body temp idea could be a justified reason for her to leave him somewhat soon afterwards even if she didn't want to. The biggest thing is there's no way to allow her to speak and disable his ability to breathe fire at the same time. Even if you did tie his body down.)

[Gaz]

(Gaz will be coming back soon.)

[Terenia]

((oh good. This will be a fun scene for them to walk in on ))

[Luke Skywalker (Ossanlin)]

<Some may be prejudiced against females in the war, but you'll find that when one loses a single prejudice many others often go with it.  I can't speak for other Princes of course, but if you were under my command I wouldn't give you preferrential treatment, you would be placed according to your strengths and the needs of the ship just like any other.  Of course I don't conduct many ground operations, I command a Dome Ship and her fighters, so the closest you would most-likely get to battle with me is the viewscreen of a fighter.>  Ossanlin shakes his head a bit.

Ossanlin keeps silent while Efaen and Claxter converse...perhaps it was not so easy to detect when andalites were having a private conversation for other species, but it was second nature for any andalite.  He theorizes that the conversation probably concerns him due to its private nature.

Ossanlin sees Efaen's haunch-muscles tense as she cries 'shut-up' and whips his own tail forward to deflect her blade from his chest, sparks flying at the clash.  The strength of the blow and it's unexpected execution requires him to hold up a wrist to deflect the last bit of energy from Efaen's wild tail-slice.  Her blade draws a thin line through the fine fur on the back of his wrist, blood welling up through the cut in his skin and running back down his arm as he holds it steady, the flow finally reaching his elbow to slowly drip on the floor.  He keeps his main eyes fixed on Efaen.  <I believe that was uncalled for.>  Ossanlin switches to private thought-speech, addressing Efaen.  <<I suppose it's excusable for one who has been under the control of a Yeerk for so long, though even the meanest cadet knows how to control her tail.  I can only assume that the human-yeerk nothlit is speaking to you.  I would advise you not to listen until you are more certain of your own thoughts and emotions.>>  Ossanlin flashes his main eyes warningly at Claxter.  He doesn't truly believe that the Warrior would say anything to upset Efaen in such a way, but best to let him know that their unheard private conversation hadn't gone unnoticed.

He continues in open thought-speech.  <If Terenia wishes to join in on our conversation, she should at least have the common courtesy to let her thoughts be heard by all.  Unless she's afraid to voice her opinion, in which case she should stay silent altogether.>  Ossanlin swishes his tail somewhat irritably.  He doesn't speak to Keshin or Corliss...Efaen was not going to lose her preconceptions in any hurry, if at all.  He judges that any comments he would make in support of the Yeerks would only further alienate the female andalite's trust.

<Now, what exactly has Terenia been doing to subvert Visser 3, if anything?  Is she truly executing a plan, does she even have one?  Or is she merely a lackey following orders without delay simply to stay close to her enslaved sister?>  Ossanlin's main eyes continue to fix back on Efaen, attempting to hold her own gaze.



((I agree that Terenia can not hear vocalizations, only thought-speech from anyone including Efaen, Ossanlin, and Claxter.  As if my opinion really makes much difference at this point.  I always feel like I'm posting late...but I usually post at least once a day.))

[Chad32]

(You do make solid posts when you come in, though.)

Claxter acknowledged Prince Osanlin's look, and knew that his private conversation hadn't gone unnoticed. It didn't surprise him. He didn't tell his Prince what he had been talking about, as he probably didn't want to hear it. As long as he didn't ask directly, Claxter didn't have to say anything.

<Terenia, we are aware that you can use thought speech. You may speak to us if you have something important to say. Or you may briefly borrow Zoshonel if you wish to hear the other patrons. He has made an offer for it, though I am not sure why.> He said, and looked to Zoshonel.

"I'm just curious. I'd like to know if a Yeerk could infest a Draksar and maintain control over the body. If the Yeerks come to my home, this would be valuable information. Possibly worth anything that she takes from my memories."

[Terenia]

Efaen looks absolutely shocked at the fact that she drew blood on the Prince. For a moment it looks as if she will run off, beg for forgiveness, something drastic. Instead she takes a few deep breaths and calms herself, noting that anything overly emotional is just the vestiges of Terenia's personality and it is best to go on as though nothing happened.

In her small, tupperware prison, Terenia listens to the portions of the conversation she can hear. After Ossanlin's comments she responds in a sneering tone, <and why should I converse with you, Andalite? What have you done to deserve a place in my conversation with Efaen? I am only seeing that you do not corrupt her, like your kind has corrupted so many others. Obviously she isn't quite used to being able to speak for herself. It's best I help to ensure that she doesn't make an idiot out of herself, eh?>

<I do not need your help, Terenia,> Efaen says coldly. She turns to Ossanlin, <For the most part, Terenia has been doing nothing to directly harm Visser Three. Her goal is not to help or hurt him, but rather to keep her sister safe. Of course, she does disagree with the takeover of Earth and as such would like to undermine his efforts, but she is afraid that doing so may result in her sisters injury or death. Instead, she has been working to get her sister's Yeerk reassigned to another Visser, one who is less known for mutilating his underlings.>

<You know, I really don't like it when people talk about me like I'm not here,> Terenia says, <I guess I might as well take the dragon-kid up on his offer. Best to be able to defend myself, eh? Don't worry, kid I won't stay in you for long. I have no use for you as a long-term host.>

Silently, she adds to Efaen, <<I expect my old one will be returning soon anyways. Did you hear the 'almighty' prince? The best he can offer you is a fighter position. You'll be the scourge of Yeerk underlings! Making a mere dent in the Empire!>> She laughs harshly, <<You have so much to look forward to.>>

[Chad32]

(The comment about the scourge of Yeerk underlings kind of makes me laugh. I remember in TAC when Elfangor said pilots had such high reputations and such. Although the fact that he wanted to be one probably sugar coated his view.)

<Why am I not surprised? You don't want to rescue your sister. You just want to keep her alive for as long as possible. That's why it's been five years, and you've still not gotten anywhere. I feel sorry for the girl. I don't know her, but I can imagine her sitting inside her own head hoping for the day her sister will rescue her from the clutches of slavery. Or has she already realised that she will not be saved, and unless someone else intervenes she will never truly live again?> Claxter said with contempt. Though as Zoshonel looked into the water he felt maybe he shouldn't say something that would rile her up.

"Do you want to tie me up, or will we play it the fun way and see what she does when I'm not bound? If we don't tie me up, it may be best to go outside."

(I know corliss would have a fit unless they tied Zoshonel up.)

[Terenia]

((haha, yeah. Fighter pilots are great, for those who want to be fighter pilots. Efaen wants to see the Yeerks she kills, though, seeing as she was their victim for so long.))

<It isn't that simple, you Andalite idiot,> Terenia says scathingly, <If I could just steal her away and starve her Yeerk out, don't you think I would have done it by now?>

Efaen winces slightly, not wanting to concede that Terenia is right, but also needing to remain honest, <Terenia is correct. There have been some setbacks.>

<<Don't you dare, Efaen,>> Terenia warns privately, <<It's none of their business.>>

Efaen sighs a bit, <I am not too keen on having Terenia control another creature, but I suppose it is the only way that she will have full participation in our conversation.> To Zoshonel she adds, <I do not believe she will use your body to hurt anyone. She is a temperamental creature, and it is true that she is a bit unstable, but she knows that should she hurt any of you she would lose any chance at regaining a permanent host, and therefore, her sister.>


((Chad, if we go through with infesting Zoshonel it would be useful if I had a more detailed description of him / his abilities. I know it's back in the pages somewhere, but...well....there's over 400 pages and I don't think I'd be able to find it!))

[Chad32]

(It's closer to this end of the thread than that end, but it has been quite a number of pages since I described him. He is a Humanoid Dragon that I named a Draksar. He has scales instead of skin, and talons instead of claws. he has large wings and can breathe a large amount of fire. As is typical of dragons, his scales also work as armor, and his bones are very strong. If he was in a fight, I'd say slashing and blunt attacks wouldn't be as effecting as thrusting attacks. He does have horns, but they're short and curve back from front to back. I think I descirbed his height as similar to a Human's. He has strong senses and instincts, but he won't go into a frenzy at the smell of blood like a shark or taxxon. I think that's it for the physical description. You probably don't need me to go over the personality description. He is an adult, but only barely, so he still has teenage tendencies.)

[Midnight_Huntress]

~~Sorry I have been gone, things to do with the year ending and all. Okay so how can I weasel my way back in here?~~

[Terenia]

((however you'd like. There's a few people about to return to the bar from a side thread, so that should break up the story line a bit. Corliss and Keshin are at the bar, Ossanlin, Claxter, Efaen and Zoshonel are kind of nearby debating Andalite-Yeerk politics, and Zoshonel is volunteering himself for infestation by Terenia, who currently is stuck in a tupperware container on the bar. Parker is around....but he hasn't posted in awhile, so I'm not sure exactly where he is.))

[Midnight_Huntress]

~~Yeah I noticed Parker's MIA. If he doesn't come back soon, some charcters may have to be replaced.......even I wasn't gone that long.~~