Galaxy's Edge Space Bar

[Chad32]

Ike tried to stand his ground as the creature stepped forward, talking about the One like his God was one of them or something. Still, he couldn't help tensing up and wishing it wasn't so close. he wanted to push it away, but didn't want to touch it. It was hard for him to decide how to act around the creature, since some seemed fine, but others were aggressive or hostile. "What's not to like about The One? If you come to Him and let him grant you peace, I'm sure you'll change your mind. Minds."

The presence didn't like the threatening posture of the creature, and anyone who looked deep into Ike's eyes may see some dark thing tucked away in his mind. It would be happy to show how 'dark' The One could really be. If only he wasn't disconnected from its larger part. Perhaps it could try to solve the problem, but it didn't know how. This kind of thing never happened before.

[Terenia]

Haviss' eyes continue to narrow at the strange exchange. "Excuse me," he says abruptly, stepping away from the booth and Kellim. He makes a note to deal with him once he pins down exactly what is going on. Carefully sidestepping Venvolar, he approaches Elriss, forcing a smile on his face.

"I thought you were leaving," he says to her, glancing at Gallant with mild interest.

[Myitt]

Gene frowns as Haviss leaves the strange exchange going on at the table.

At Kellim's urging, he sidles out of the booth, leaving his beer behind.

"Excuse me, everyone," he mutters to no one in particular, pacing across the bar in Haviss' direction, but not approaching closely enough to make conversation.

He hangs back, wary.

[Aluminator (Kit)]

"We are of one mind," says Venvolar, in the voice of a young boy, staring at Ike with its wide, wondering eyes. "What is its name?" it asks, gazing directly into Ike's eyes. "What does it know? Will it tell us about its god?"


Elriss looks at Haviss and ****s her head, looking almost surprised to see him. "I was," she says. "I am. Jus... he was gonna buy me dinner, an' I figured... what's the rush? Lots to learn here. Intelligence, and all that."

She frowns. "I'm forgettin' something. You wanted me to get my guys on your case." She suddenly looks sheepish and apologetic, then annoyed. "I'll get to it," she snaps. "Waiting two years, you can wait a little longer."

[Chad32]

Part of Ike welcomed any opportunity to spread the word about his God, though part of him was still intimidated by Venvolar. They seemed far from being of one mind, but he wouldn't press the issue. "Um, yes. My God, The One, is an interstellar force that seeks out new followers and information. He wants to bring everyone together in harmony, so they may all be one with Him. If you accept Him into you, he will reward and enlighten you. I know I was. He is within me, and I am within Him. He brought me into Heaven to be enlightened, but sent me out again to convert others."

[Shenmue654]

"Yes yes, the God which I am very suspicious of," stated Mar with a dismissive look suggesting he was the only sane man among schizophrenics. Which from a certain standpoint, he supposed he was--- between the three of them he was the only one who knew anything about the very Highest they served. Although, he mused, that didn't mean he knew much.

Mar drew his sleeve back over the gauntlet and said, looking at Venvolar, "Now Venvolar is a significant word of some kind. Yet you appear to be a collective and not a weapon, although some of your members seem less than thrilled to be joined together." Mar smirked at this, remembering the college student. "....why have you come to the Bar?"
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Gallant noted Haviss' appearance and the strange conversation that passed between him and Rose. These two people had made a deal, while Rose was this drunk? How distasteful--- the man had taken advantage of an intoxicated woman. Still, they might both be part of the Yeerk organization and that was something he needed to know about.

"Yes, I was intending to buy Rose dinner," he said, looking at Haviss. "You can't deny that she certainly needs food in her condition. Are you a Yeerk as well? I'm very curious about what it is you do."

[Aluminator (Kit)]

"Ohhh," says Venvolar, staring into Ike's eyes, its own giant green eyes shining. "It speaks of harmony. We are intrigued. We value harmony."

At Mar's question, the creature's gaze turns to him. It looks... thoroughly confused. "Why have we come, Ginks?"

The creature then stands up straighter, its eyes glassing over as it sways, looking at Mar with only half focus. "Hell if I know," it slurs. "You shoulda asked Genwa. What do I know?" It leans towards Mar, "I'm bettin' we're here because o' you. You're... weird lookin'..."

[Chad32]

Ike stuck out his tongue to Mar when he mentioned he was suspicious. "Don't knock it 'till you try it." He said, though chances were he wasn't going to.

He turned his attention back to Venvolar. "Well there is a ritual involved to bring someone into the fold. I could do it if you were interested enough. Though I'm also curious about you and your friends. If you want to talk about your history, that is.

The presence in Ike was interested in letting its master see this creature and making something of it. It wasn't sure if it could bring Venvolar into The One within this place, though. It would require a fragment of The One to reside in the host, and he had problems connecting with the greater whole at the moment.

[Terenia]

Dan's eyebrows raise. "Yes, I am a Yeerk as well," Haviss says flatly, giving Elriss a sharp look. "By 'what it is we do', are you referring to me personally or Yeerks in general? I'm afraid you'll find we are quite varied. Elriss, for example, is quite good at getting herself drunk and flirting with humans." His lips twitch upwards in an amused, but cold, smile. "Not exactly the most legal activity, unless it is to gather recruits, is it Elriss?"

He keeps partial attention on Kellim, noting that the human-Yeerk duo seems to be interested in following -- and eavesdropping.

[Aluminator (Kit)]

Venvolar stares at Ike, looking confused for a moment. "Genwa, who does it think are our friends? Should we try its ritual?" it asks in the young boy's voice.

Instantly, the creature seems to change again, drawing itself up straighter. It looks into Ike's eyes, then leans closer and sniffs the air around him. "Venvolar, it's no matter. And the man thinks I'm your friends." It leans back, again staring into Ike's eyes, and grins, "He thinks there's more than one of me."


Elriss waves her hand dismissively at Haviss, "Of course it's for gathering recruits." She bites her lip and eyes Gallant up and down, "Cute recruits."

[Shenmue654]

Mar frowned. He was getting increasingly confused about how many people each member of "Venvolar" was aware of, and what the significance of the changing personalities was. "Ginks" seemed to be an old man, "Genwa" was an older man, and "Venvolar" referred to the confused young boy. The one in charge seemed, at Mar's best guess, to be this Genwa.

"Genwa..." stated Mar, pausing with his hand on his chin. He begins to move toward the Bar stools, as if debating whether or not he'd rather have a drink than talk to these guys. "...you seem to have some idea of the situation. Are you conscious of all being in the same...body...right now?"

Mar wasn't certain that was exactly what they were seeing....
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"So it's an organization with many layers?" stated Gallant, looking momentarily confused. "Or, perhaps...a species or an ethnic group?" Gallant shakes his head. "No, no. That doesn't make any sense. You two are both of the White race, like myself, and clearly human enough. As for recruiting.."

Gallant grins, putting his hands in his pockets. That part of this discussion sounded like more fun. "What exactly does being a part of your little club consist of? Are there membership dues, or a ritual?"

[Terenia]

Haviss' grin becomes a little shark-like. "A ritual, I suppose is the best way to describe it," he says smoothly. "Though I do not, unfortunately, have the proper materials with me to ensure your membership, if you were interested. I trust Elriss does, if she is in the act of active recruitment." He raises an eyebrow towards her.

[Aluminator (Kit)]

Venvolar stares into Mar's eyes, quirking its eyebrows. "I'm sure I don't know what you mean, sir," it says in Genwa's distinctive voice, "but you think you make sense. Maybe I should extract the part of your brain that's wrong."


Elriss smirks as Gallant speculates about who the "Yeerks" might be. The man really has no idea. It's perfect. She's so distracted, she almost misses Haviss's comment.

"Oh..." she begins, pausing. "Um. I may not have the... proper materials... with me." She looks abashedly to Haviss, "More jus' drumming up interest at this point. An' he's very interested in joining." She looks back at Gallant, "Aren't you, darlin'?"

[Terenia]

"Mm," Haviss says, rolling his eyes a little. "Yes, well, drum away, I suppose. Just do not get too close, Elriss." His lips twitch into a smile that is more sneer. "You are a long way from the proper materials, if you did not bring them with you."


Outside the bar there is a low humming sound, and the dark windows are suddenly aglow with a blue light. The sound intensifies momentarily, loud enough to interfere with conversation, and it is very obviously the sound of a ship landing. A loud crunch, followed by the screeching of metal on metal, indicates an inelegant landing, and the light dies with the sound.

All is silent once more.

[Aluminator (Kit)]

Elriss's brow furrows as she listens to Haviss. Who was he, to lecture her?

"Maybe he has a good point," she mutters, as much to herself and her host as to Gallant. She looks into his eyes and shrugs, "I'm Temser 2, after all. Can't be gettin' too improper."

She turns to Haviss. "An' you. I think you and I need to..." she's cut off by the sound of a spacecraft flying overhead, and her words are forgotten. She cranes her neck to see if she can't tell what's just landed outside.