The Sereni-Tree and the return of ThatWeirdGirl
POSTED BY: TheRealMe
UPDATED: Wednesday, January 4, 2006 14:50
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Quote:
Originally posted by Bride7:
*Stops running and looks around......at Boros!*
What the... How the... Where am I?
“Where are WE, you mean!”
Bride7 turns around to find Bride6 behind her, smoothing out the wrinkles in her frilly dress. That task accomplished, Bride6 pulls out a compact and quickly checks her makeup and the appearance of her long, curly blonde hair. Satisfied, she snaps the compact shut, puts it in her purse, and looks up at Bride7 expectantly.
Then Bride6 sniffs in disdain.
“Yuck! Is that you, or does this whole place stink?”
Bride6 pulls a small bottle of perfume out of her purse and starts spraying it in random directions.
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As Safe and Jack follow the man in the bowler through the back alleys, Safe scans the surroundings, taking note of landmarks. He wanted to make sure they could find their own way back out in a pinch. It is never a good idea to go into unfamiliar territory unprepared.
When they come to a metal door, Jack casually looks back they way they came, looking for any sign that they were being followed, and the man raps on the door three times. The door slides open revealing a cluttered warehouse and a small table surrounded by mismatched chairs.
The bowler man ushers them to chairs at the table, clearly more at ease now that they were on his terms. He takes a seat on the opposite Safe and Jack.
“So let’s talk business.” He says as he leans back in his chair, and removes his hat.
“I run the McKayNine fast food venture, best food this side of the Core, and you know why?” He glances between the two faces before him neither look impressed.
“Special sauce, no one else can get it ‘cept me, and anyone I tell about it. What I need is you two to pickup a consignment, and then bring it back here too me. In return not only will you earn yourselves some good coin, but I’ll help you find whatever or whoever you’re lookin’ for.”
“Let’s say, for the sake of argument, that we take your little assignment. What makes you think we need either the money or your help, Mr….I’m sorry I didn’t catch your name.” Safe says, leveling a steely glare at bowler man.
“Plus, we went through a lot to get to Boros and we’re not about to leave until we see our business to its conclusion.”
As if on cue a large explosion rocks the city causing dust and debris to rain down on the meeting as all three men look up simultaneously.
Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny
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* TheRealMe addresses everyone at the party in the common room of the Sereni-Tree. *
Well, since we have acquired a lot of new folks lately, I think it might be worthwhile to go through a list of job openings that we might have on the Sereni-Tree.
With the tragic loss of SoulofSerenity, we are without a Security Chief. In fact, since the four Zoe-clones dissolved we are ALSO entirely lacking in security deputies as well.
While our Engineer, TheGreyJedi, and his assistants Needleseye and Jet (Bride4) have the ship’s engineering and technomagic machines well under control, we have lacked a handyman (handyperson?) for simple and mundane repairs and construction since the departure of ManiacNumberOne.
We have been without an official Ship’s Cook since our maiden voyage.
We have also lacked an official Ship’s Navigator. I have usually filled that role. This might serve to explain, somewhat, our aimless wanderings to date.
While Rat is our Acquisitions Officer who will purchace goods of various sorts, we are lacking a Cargomaster to organize and store them in our voluminous cargo holds.
If anyone should have an interest in any of these positions, please apply in person outside the First Officer’s office during my regular office hours of 13:04 – 13:07 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Of couse, you must have some minimal qualifications for the position of interest and no adverse reputations. Poisoners or cannibals, for example, will be excluded from Cook duties.
In the event that we have multiple applicants for some position, the officers will devise some fair method to pick the best candidate. Uh… Arm-wrestling contests, perhaps?
TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree
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'That should just about do it.'
Duece backs away and gazes at Jazaf's creation.
'It looks almost like a real tree.'
'Yeah, the bark was the hardest. Little details like that usually give me a hard time'
The tree in question is at least 8 feet tall. From it's dull gray trunk to the bright silver glow of it's needles, the tree Jazaf made was a true work of art.
'Ok Duece, time to let TRM know the tree is ready.'
Duece nods and heads over to the intercom system. Within moments a portal opens, giving Jazaf and Duece a clear view of the festivites.
'Allright then.' Jazaf says, 'Let's get this show on the road.'
Reaching into himself for more energy Jazaf alters the Tree again, giving it several legs so it could walk through the portal into the common room.
As it slowly makes it's way through the portal Jazaf says, 'Hey Duece, feel like having a drink?'
'Sure do.' Duece replies already moving to the rythym of the music.
Jazaf chuckles a bit and then says 'Ok, I'll get you some.'
Once the tree reached the middle of the room it lifted up to the full height allowed to it from the legs Jazaf gave it. In a loud voice Jazaf said, 'Merry Christmas people! Here upon special request, I give you....The Christmas Tree!'
The tree settles down and the legs stretch out onto the floor to support it. For good measure Jazaf gives it a quick shudder allowing a few aluminum needles to drop to the floor.
He walks over to Duece who is dance to the music and says,'Now about that drink.'
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Mystery Man on the Sereni-Tree 
Navigator on Destiny 
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I thought you'd never ask. I'd love to...
just watch your toes 
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AW, that's some freakin' beautiful tree, Sensei!
Yeah, of COURSE I'll have a drink!
Now, just watch me dance!
Bride2
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Quote:
Originally posted by TheRealMe:
“Yuck! Is that you, or does this whole place stink?”
Uummm...
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Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:
*stands at the bar, drinking whisky*
Hey Serenity! How are you doing? Fancy a drink? We have all sorts here *lowers voice* although they could do with a slightly better class of whisky.
*watches the dance floor with patient interest*
*laughs*
Is that so, Doctor? Next time we land anywhere half civilized we'll have to see what we can do about improving our liquor supply.
I'm doing...as well as can be expected.
And for now, I think I'll just have a rootbeer.
Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
President of the Juggled Gosling Chatroom
I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/
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On Boros, explosions rock the town. Bride6 spins around and stares at them with glee.
"Goody! Fireworks! Let's go see!"
Bride6 grabs Bride7 by the hand and drags her along, moving against the crowd which is trying to escape the danger.
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Quote:
Originally posted by mai:
just watch your toes
Funny. I was gonna tell you the same thing.
*spins away with Mai. Soon everyone can hear the exclamations of pain as toes are trod upon repeatedly.*
"Invader's blood marches through my veins like giant radioactive rubber pants. The pants command me! Do not ignore my veins!"
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