The Nuclear Base/Power Plant.

[Teddy]

"Ah, yes... But that doesn't mean EVERYONE has to be part of this family. You have your own. Isn't that what matters? Not that you have to FORCE people. Yes, you went through a horrible time, but does that mean you have to make people suffer through the same thing?"

[Chibi MitchellTF]

The faceof Genno's foe twists into a maniac grin. "Yes, they have to suffer, for but a brief moment. I can't LIVe with the knowledge that anyone out there is suffering like I have. So I'll drag every single person in this accursed world into the fold. They may have to suffer, and some might have to die, but I WILL have my vengence. I WILL make sure NO PERSON in a HUNDRED years will have to suffer. So, YES." Her voice takes on a sarcastic air. "Some people will suffer, but it is for the sake of humanity, no, Neko-manity's future."

[Mistress Guendolen]

Elise wasn't making very good time at all. Tetsuo was now completely out of sight, and well, she hadn't progressed more than about ten feet or so, even using the umbrella as a cane.... This- is ridiculous- She slumped against another wall, catching her breath. It was obvious by now that by the time she was able to get wherever it was she was going, she would be too worn out from the effort of walking to do much.... But there was something else she could do. She knew she needed medical help, and presumably others would too. It was time to call in a favor....
She got into her handbag, which she had retrieved when she first set out to try to follow Tetsuo. There was her little portable travel phone; she hardly ever used it, so it still had plenty of minutes left. And there, there was the business card of the paramedic she had helped earlier today.... Hurriedly she tapped in the number. At least I can call in help for everyone who needs it, if nothing else.

OOC: Hey, anyone other than me seeing some flaws in ol' TP's argument here? First off, she's basically saying she's going to make everyone else suffer because she did- the bullied has become the bully. And secondly, if everyone in the world is a catgirl, then there isn't a future of any kind, given that this will be the last generation, as no one will be able to, well, create more people.... Just some thoughts from the peanut gallery here. Don't mind me.

[Mitera Nikkou]

When Tetsuo caught sight of Genno's backside ahead of her, her face hardened with resolution and tried to run even faster, telling herself that she could do it. (Kind of like a cheer to herself, but she didn't think of it that way since she was focused on what she had in mind to do.) She would attempt to leap into the air, plant her feet upon Genno's head, then, being able to tell that he was facing someone a little further down the hall, she would use his head to adjust her projectory so she could do the same to TP (which she'd discover was that other person once she cleared Genno). Her intent is to give more of a push than a kick to knock them back (in Genno's case) and forward (in TP's case). When she makes contact with Genno's head, she will exclaim "Stop" and "it" when she makes contact with TP.

Whether or not she accomplishes this, or if it turns out some other way, is up to thw GM. ;p

(OOC: Not too soon, was it? If there's any problem, I can edit stuff with my amazing editting powers. :O)

[Chibi MitchellTF]

(Yes to the first, no to the second...Scientia has plans for some ways to fix the 'reproduction' problem. Teacher's Pet is meant to have a slightly quirky argument, and you are 100% correct.)

[Xiao]

Xiao hastily stumbled down the hall, there would be time for rest later, and at this time he felt good enough to go for a little while longer. When he caught up to Elise he stopped for a moment to catch his breath before saying, "Ride, it's faster and easier for you than walking." As he finished his feet were about an inch from the ground and his staff was supporting him between the legs.

[Mistress Guendolen]

"Only so long as you won't wear yourself out in the process. I know you said your energy reserves are low. I don't want you draining yourself because I'm a millstone around everyone's neck." Still, she swung her leg over the stick, mounting up behind him. "So long as this is okay...."

[Xiao]

"I'll be f-fine," Xiao said as they began to travel down the hall at a jogging speed, "Besides, I'm not the one to worry about, your friend is somewhere in here, and at least two of these cat-girls are as well."

[Mistress Guendolen]

"I know. That's why I was trying to get to him.... Not that I can do much," she added, still sounding upset over that, "but- I can't sit by idle, either.... But- if this gets to be too tiring for you, I can manage. Somehow." Please don't let me be too late....

[Teddy]

Genno laughs, obviously finding new strength from his opponents words. "Idiot. You're now no better than those that abused you. You talk of suffering? You talk of a new world order? You don't KNOW suffering. You don't know what it truly is." He began to shift his weight for a new battling position... But then Tetsuo bounced off his head and he skidded back a few feet.

He screams at the catgirl, not because of her getting in the way of the fight, but because he was slightly worried about TP's reaction to someone interupting. "No! I don't think she's stable enough for you to interfere!"

[Chibi MitchellTF]

Elise finally gets an answer from her paramedic friend. "Elise? Glad to hear you're calling, unless it's an emergency, in which case I'll help in any way I can. Hold on..." She hears a screech of tires. "I'm getting a heart attack victim in right now, but if you need help, I can cut through red tape. Do you need help?"

Teacher's Pet blinks as Tetsuo bounces off her head. She blinks twice, and shakes her head. "I am not unstable, and I will eviscerate anyone who says otherwise. Wait...Stop fighting? What should we do, discuss our differences over a cup of tea?" She has a mental image of one of her most hated bullies sitting at a table with her, talking politely in a british accent about how her shape fits the locker perfectly, while she protests that it is dark.

[Mitera Nikkou]

By the time Tetsuo landed, she had gotten a firm grip of her otaku spirit.

"Yes! I said stop! All that you're doing is becoming an extension of the bad things that happened to you! You're playing into its hands, spreading its evil, and you'll end up making other people feel as bad as it had made you!"

Obviously, she had just cut into some really corny portions of her otaku knowledge.

"I didn't want to become a catgirl, but do you see me seeking vengeance!? No!" Her eyes begin to tear up and her voice becomes more emotional as she digs into more personal things. "I had never asked to move around so much that I'd lose friends, and then not make any at all! I never held it against my father... And now look! I have a new family, and I care about you too much to see you like this! So, please, stop!"

[Mistress Guendolen]

"A heart attack victim? Yes, I- I do need help, but- but go take care of them first! Their lives are hanging on!" She was sort of lopsided on the staff now, only holding on with one hand as she supported the phone with the other, but it was low and slow enough to not be in danger of falling off. "My help- can wait a little longer. I kinda got shot in the leg, but it's clean and staunched, so- you go save someone else's life. Then I honestly could use your help, though...."

Elise finally gets an answer from her paramedic friend. "Elise? Glad to hear you're calling, unless it's an emergency, in which case I'll help in any way I can. Hold on..." She hears a screech of tires. "I'm getting a heart attack victim in right now, but if you need help, I can cut through red tape. Do you need help?"[

[Teddy]

Genno backed up, relaxing somewhat. He hoped Tetsuo could talk TP out of fighting. His anger was spent, and killing her seemed like a waste... But, Elise! But.. What if TP convinced Tetsuo instead? That could end up horrible for him... It wouldn't matter if they lived. So, he just stood there, still on edge, but somewhat distracted.

[Chibi MitchellTF]

TP turns towards Tetsuo, and lets go of the stump of her right arm. Her eyes look pleading, and it's almost like Tetsuo can see a phantom image of a hand, reaching out to her. TP, realizing the truth, brushes her left hand through the phantom image, dispelling it. "Oh. It's not there. Anymore..."

She gulps, trying to think of how she feels. "It's not just vengence. I...don't like humans. I hate them. But...I really do believe in the world that He...She wishes to create. I can't just stand aside now." She looks at Genno. "I don't suppose you'd be willing to stand aside as well?" She turns away, clearly not expecting an answer. "At the most, all I would be doing is letting Genno die facing another...the Boss cannot be defeated. Scientia, perhaps. But if she was defeated at the wrong time, she might cause a MELTDOWN. And, even then, there would still be an EMP...our goals would still be achieved. But with even less control, and greater loss of life. Tell me, Tetsuo."

She looks at Tetsuo, eyes near tears. "What should I do?"


The Paramedic's voice comes in. "Okay. As soon as I get this guy back in, I'll see if I can pull some strings, get someone sent over. I might, at least, get another team to do it...Wow, great view from up here. Gotta concentrate on the landing..."



Meanwhile, in case you were wondering what the heck she was doing, Neko is lying in the middle of an open area, apparently the paradge grounds, facing up at the sky.

She laughs. "Man, that was one heck of a hit. Don't think I can move my legs. Wait, toes...yes. Legs, no. Arms..." She flexes. "Fine. That bitch showing herself bothers me, but it doesn't matter. I've decided what I'm going to do. As long as I can move, I will blast my power against her. There's something I'm very sure of, Catnip. The next moment I see your face, I will probably go totally beserk. Come on! Catnip!" The last word brings a catlike growl to her throat, as she sees her foe approach.

Carrying. A. Tank. Neko's eyes grow wide as saucers of milk, as she sees the true strength she challenged. Catnip throws it, a surprisingly happy go lucky grin on her face. "A FREAKING TANK!"

Neko catches it, barely holding it up, as Catnip leaps after the tank, landing on top. The tank begins to fall, and Neko puts all of her strength into a one-handed push, keeping it a scant matter of inches, before it falls down again, for her to practically punch it with the other hand. She screams a battlecry to focus herself. "ORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!"

Catnip punches back, pushing the tank closer to Neko. "MUDAMUDAMUDAMUDAMUDAMUDAMUDADA!" (It is useless, in case you didn't know.) This lasts for a scant matter of seconds, the Tank hovering in midair, before Catnip discovers she the fuel line. She sees the spark, and leaps upwards, just as the tank explodes.

Catnip lands safely outside the parade grounds, and nods to herself. She feels like yelling, or monolouging, so filled with victory."WRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! Ahem." She coughs up a small hairball. "I have defeated the Progenitor. Now it is proven that no one can surpass me, Catnip! Insignificant humans, grovel at my wisdom and power. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" She stands there, laughing at the flames, as the two gate guards from the start of the thread ponder whether to shoot her now, or wait until they get home...