*gives her the are you serious look*
"That's a lot of potential angry offspring, and potentially confused when they find out their father is also their mother. Well you better give them the time, and patience now. We can always come back, to visit, but leaving them thinking one thing, when another is the truth is hard.
*Hugs and kisses her*
"They are not to call me daddy."
*laughs*
*Thinks*
"We will need more spirits, and food, looks like I have more transmuting to do."
*Ok will shift focus to: Hand/Eye/Intuition/Density as what I am working on here*
How do you intend to increase your density?
Hand/Eye and Intuition. David suggests paddleball.
Tan isn't entirely sure how to get in touch with all of her kids, or where they are at this point.
*Crap I forgot psionics and magic don't work inside, I guess it's time to take another trip to the inbetween to get to Mark*
*Waves* "Hi again Mark, do you have a device that I can alter gravity for me personally and maybe a foot around me to allow myself to train while increasing the forces on my body?"
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*Sighs* "So you got me to play paddleball anyway."
*starts playing*
J
Mark has a watch that increases the effect gravity has on you, but he's interested in learning what exactly it is that you're trying to accomplish.
*nods*
"Well I am looking for a way to increase my density through training. If I increase gravity while training, it should in fact make me tougher. That is my goal at least."
J
"You want your body to be more dense? Hmm. Very interesting. Come back in three days' time and I will have something for you."
*Nods*
"Works for me, I will be back"
*open a hole to the inbetween, and back to David's, do my preparations, and come back in three days time.*
"I'm back, how is everything?"
He's designed a rectangular box large enough for you to sit comfortably in that runs on an internal fusion reactor. He explains to you, "This stimulates conditions of extreme pressure, which will certainly accomplish what you're trying to do. Over extended periods it may cause some serious side effects such as loss of height and size, so it will be best to use it for only three hours each day, giving an hour for the pressure to gradually build, an hour to sit in maximum pressure, and an hour to depressurize before coming out." The box is heavy, but you're able to move it where you want it.
*takes the box*
"I have a request on behalf of a friend who wouldn't make such a request. Fizgig needs a way to find and contact her kids, but they are scattered, and we aren't in a position to find them. Can you send a message to them saying Family Reunion BBQ 1 month from now David's House on David's Mountain. It would mean a lot."
*Waves*
"Again if you need anything you know where to find us.
"I'm sure I can find them with little difficulty. Fizgig's progeny don't generally keep low profiles, with the exception of his two youngest."
You return to David's. The box works well, nearly too well, in fact. You gain 1 intensity a month at this rate, which means to go from 2@ needs 4 months and to go from 3@ needs 9 months; remarkably fast, as a matter of fact.
Your paddleball tournaments with David are legendary, and minstrels will sing of them for years to come.
Anything you'd care to do prior to the barbecue?
*Other than make sure there is enough room, and help construct the BBQ, patio and pool, I think I have my hands full taking care of the kids, training, spending time with my special women, and preparing for what will be an interesting event*
*Make sure Eria is still drawing, make sure her brother is still training, and see if Jewel still hates me.*
J
Bump
Yeah, that's what potholes make my car do.
Jewel despises you still, yes. She despises pretty much everyone, so it's nothing personal.
None of Eria's art seems to be as realistic as the last noteworthy painting, but all her pictures are of a quality beyond that of a simple professional. More than her art skill has gotten betterl she has slowly been becoming more feminine in her demeanor, and has gotten much cuter in appearance; she was always the cute one, but it has gotten ridiculous.
The day comes, and the first to arrive are Chase and Mia. Chase sees Tan, recognizes her, and turns to go back into the elevator.
*Encouraged seeing her more feminine, getting her back to her original state, sighing at Jewel, missing the girl he met long ago.*
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*beating him to the elevator, being very quick and knowing what might happen*
"Your still pissed, you needed to die as a power guardian anyway and Fizgig didn't know if I would do it or not. Everyone is here for some truth, so if you want to get pissed, vent, whatever. This might be the last time do so. I don't know how much longer we are here for, and both the kids and Fizgig should be stright with each other before that happens."
J
Mia says to him, "C'mon, Chase, just relax. It's a party. Try to have fun for once." She kisses his chin, and he sighs and determines to stay.
Mia's opinion of the party quickly turns sour, however, as the next two to arrive are a woman with long silver hair who looks something like Sefyr and a guy with her with a pair of draconian wings that look large enough to be functional. "What are you two doing here?" Mia asks them. The man replies, "Invitation," to which the girl at his side answers, with a slight toss of her platinum hair, "Trust me, if I'd known you two were invited, we wouldn't have bothered."
*Casting the glare of Jhiaxus at Tan, for not warning him not only do they likely hate her, they hate EACH OTHER too.*
*looking at them all*
"Sit down, grab a drink and be civil, before you ask, I am Jhiaxus, and yes I am that powerful, and yes I am in no mood to deal with squabbling kids. Please test me on any of these facts, I am doing this for a friend, who agrees it's time for the truth.
*My eyes went from 3 Tomoe Sharingan to Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan as it becomes apparent this will not be a fun time had by all*
J
The two newcomers smile to you. The man says, "We've met Mia already, you could say. I'm Scott. I'm Mia's son, and this is Jenn, her granddaughter, my sister's daughter." (A little math later, and that means Fizgig is Scott's father and grandfather and Jenn's father and great-grandfather, which means Scott is Jenn's uncle as well as brother). Tan looks as if she could melt into the floor by the look you give her in light of the new information you've gotten from Scott.
"Once again, I can't really say I'm surprised at all this, sadly."
*Sits down and gets a drink for himself, knowing this is going to be a long day*
*To Tan*
"Really? REALLY? and you had the stones to stop Chase and Mia from getting married? Unbelievable."
*trying really hard not to be pissed about being left in the dark, telling her about the BBQ, and STILL being left in the dark the situation I was walking into*
J
She looks like she feels guilty, but isn't at all sure what to say to you or how to say it. The drinking begins in earnest, and more people continue to arrive; thankfully, the worst has passed, and there are not really more unpleasant suprises. Tetsume is next to come (1/4 draconian, 3/4 human), followed by James (1/4 draconian, 1/4 human, 1/2 wolfkin), ((ooc the smell of french fries somewhere is distracting me, mmm, fried potatoes)), then Daria (1/4 draconian, 1/4 human, 1/2 ayludian), and Iliria, who looks the youngest of all of them, though you have a feeling their age has little to do with their birth order (1/4 draconian, 1/4 human, 1/2 serpent). (Chase and Mia are also "quarter dragons", as they call it, three quarters human; Scott is 37.5% draconian, and Jenn is 31.25% draconian). Katrina finally arrives, about fifteen minutes after Iliria. "Sorry I'm late," she says, even though she isn't. She's clearly 1/4 draconian, 1/4 human, and 1/2 beastperson. You can see elements of Tan in all of them, but I've saved time on physical descriptions that may for all intents and purposes end up being meaningless.
((Thanks for the descriptions))
*The anger subsides quickly, knowing how he is, and stops at the one drink and drinks ice tea or the closest substitute before putting the meats on the grill to start grilling, also putting some veggies on the grill in case we have those, but with this group, doubting it. Changing out of his Ninja sock, and putting on swim trunks, and a apron, that says kiss the chef, and below that, the beatings shall continue until morale improves, letting his eyes relax back to the normal 3 Tomoe Sharingan. and starts serving the meats on trays letting people help themselves, and sits down for a moment.*
"So you are all here, the progeny of Fizgig, and Fizgig, I think has some things to say to all of you."
*gives Tan the floor*
J
She takes a shaky breath, seeming very nervous, then says, "Hi, all. I'm, ah, well, there's not really any way to say this, and I'm not really one for long speeches.. so, you should all just know that I'm in my true form now, that I've turned over a new leaf and gotten a new lease on life.. and that I'm sorry for everything I've done."
They are looking in any direction except hers (with the exception of Chase, who looks on with boldfaced contempt and amusement at her discomfort), and Iliria asks her, picking at one of her nails, "What about what you haven't done? I believe I speak more than just for myself when I say you not being there for us in our childhood had a profound effect on each and every one of us." Tan nods, and says, "I'm sorry for that too."
A few look as if they have something to say, but hold their peace, likely because all they have to say is something nasty. Jenn sighs and runs a hand through her hair, Daria sits back in her seat with her legs splayed out relaxedly, and Katrina's tail twitches.
Tan says, "Um, well, I guess, that's it?" She turns her head and looks at you.
*stands up and puts his hands on her shoulders*
"None of you know me, my father wasn't a part of my life, and as sad as it is to say, it was for the best. I would have been abused, and neglected, so sometimes the right thing to do is walk away then bring your kids more grief. I am not defending Tan, and what Tan isn't telling you about what happened to her both growing up and where she got trained. I don't expect you to accept that as an excuse or forgive her. I threw this BBQ, so you guys could talk and hash things out. Tan maybe gone tomorrow, maybe a year from now, who knows, so I thought and she agreed, that it was time to come clean to her kids. She's still Fizgig in a way, she's tough on the outside, but she has feelings and is embarrassed about what she did. Sometimes it's better to forgive and move on then it is to hang onto hate. I'm sure some or all of you have harsh things to say, so now would be the time to do it. She expects it, and frankly, it's truth for both her and you guys so if you have something to say, should air it out now."
J
The next hour or so now that the door has been opened is filled mostly with them trashing on her for one reason or another, and it keeps escalating degree by degree until Jenn suggests that maybe Tan should be shown what it's like to be put through what Fizgig put women through, and the idea seems to be seriously accepted by the rest of the women, who start to advance towards her. Tan reacts with alarm in her face and whips out her uchi-ne, standing in a defensive style. Clearly, this altercation is definitely going to turn physical without your interaction.
*shakes his head through all this*
"Absolutely pathetic, so all your problems are Fizgig's fault. She has taken your abuse, and not killed you, a change in the old Fizgig, if I ever saw one. So let me make this quite clear. I said what everyone was going to do when they got here, you clearly have forgotten what I said, so perhaps I should make it absolutely crystal clear. Continue this course of action, and you won't be fighting Tan, you will be fighting me. Big deal you say, perhaps, but there is no doubt in my mind that I can take all nine of you on at the same time and throw you through this mountain. I'll even one up that, I will do it as a woman. You think your "bad asses" because your going to pick on Fizgig when she is letting you lay into her. No, I think you all need to experience what I have been working towards all these years. It's your choice, sit down, be civil, and work things through like adults, or let me show you why it's the quiet ones you need to worry about, your choice."
*Already have the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan up, I have the Flash Phasing and Susanoo ability that is body, the Shadow Clones, is the Super Sayian Energy Control Body skills? Either way all the others are just as confined.*
The energy control is psionic.
They don't seem to want to fight when you bring them to their senses. Daria says, "There really isn't anything for us to talk about. Fizgig treated us all unfairly, to say the least."
James adds, "I, for one, will not forgive her."
Chase, Tetsume, Mia, Iliria, Jenn, Scott, Daria, and James all seem in agreement on this.
Katrina, on the other hand, expresses a different opinion. "She says she's changed. You may not be able to forgive her yet, but time will tell. I do forgive her."
*To them all*
"To be honest, I don't think Tan expects you to forgive her, she just wanted you all together to tell you the truth, say she was sorry and she has a new course in life. Listen what she did to all of you is crappy, and if it happened to me, it would be hard for me to forgive someone who did that to me as well. This is as much for her, for the first time to acknowledge she wronged all of you, as it is for you to see she recognizes that as well."
*pauses*
"Regardless you are all here, might be a good time for you guys to work through things amongst yourselves. You are all family, and family may hate or dislike each other, but in the end, you have a bond that can't be broken. So eat, relax, try to be happy, and see the good of your family, and I think I can call this a success. Looks down, well isn't that a surprise, I had forgotten I took off my suit, you all might have had a chance after all."
*smiles takes a drink and jumps into the pool, determined to not let these people bring me down*
J
Tan joins you shortly afterwards, in lower spirits than yourself, but she assures you that she feels better than she did to get that off her chest and thanks you.
Eria asks if you're busy. She's trying to get a bottle of paint open and can't do it because the lid is stuck.
*to Tan*
"It takes a lot to admit mistakes of that magnitude to people you love, and a lot more to sit there and take the abuse back. You said what you wanted, they say time heals all wounds, and now that you took the step to show them you thought enough about them to care, it will be something they will be thinking about. The other bonus is that, you no longer have to carry that weight or guilt.
*Kisses her deeply, showing everyone there, that he isn't afraid to show affection to Tan with them around*
*Looks at Eria*
"I'm never busy hun to help you."
*climbs out of the pool and to the paints and open the one she wants carefully, not to get it all over the place*
"Did you get something to eat hun? Don't let those people out there intimidate you, we'll go get you a plate of something and drinks, and we'll see if the other guys want anything."
*taking orders from David and his crew, knowing they would be laying low knowing the fireworks that would be going on*
J
Link to old thread: http://gamingoutpost.com/discussions/topic/hope-you-dont-have-claustrophobia-adams-game-begins
Not at all. David does ask you why you interrupted the show. "That would've been hot." (You can tell he's kidding because his eyes are smiling even though his face is serious.)
Jewel does come out of her shell to socialize a bit when she sees Eria talking to people; Fizgig is personable in spite of (its) flaws, and the children seem to have inherited this (except Chase).
You catch several of Fizgig's daughters giving you the eye when they think you're not looking (except Daria who oogles you like you're a piece of meat). Katrina and Iliria in particular keep making up reasons to talk to you (about your eyes, your muscles, what a great day it is); before too much time passes most of Fizgig's kids are significantly drunk, except Chase and Iliria, who do not drink.
You catch Jewel with an alcoholic beverage in her hand.
*rolls his eyes at David*
"Have them wreck the place, and leave us open to attack without protections while we fixed it back up. Not likely, besides they all needed to vent. I just stepped in when it was going to turn bad."
*I take the alcholic drink out of Jewel's hand*
"You maybe older than me, but until you act your age, your not drinking.*
*To Tan when I have a moment*
"I think some of your daughters are hitting on me, I am going to be friendly, but I have no desire to start up that kinda drama, so you be on your best behavior while I talk to them socially as not to ruin the mood."
*to Daria*
"You know I'm watching right?"
*to Katrina and Iliria*
"I will tell them about my eyes, and that I never noticed them before I'm usually wearing armor, but thanks for noticing. I will remark the day is getting better than it was before. Answering any questions, and taking a genuine interest in what they are asking and what they are saying."
J
Jewel is irritated with you taking it from her. "C'mon, dad, it's a party."
Daria raises an eyebrow at you and smirks. "Then I guess you must like what you see."
Katrina is easily the lightest of all of them, and the most drunk in the shortest time, so talking to her is almost as awkward as when she tries to kiss you.
Iliria is very interested in your eyes, asks if you work out, and doesn't try to make a move on you. She does want to know where you're from, how you and Tan met, and whether now she's supposed to call you daddy (the last with a familiar mischievous glint in her green eye).
*To Jewel*
"Yes, and your in a 8 year old's body, your not able to process this much. Besides the fact that it's wrong, and irresponsible."
*To Daria*
"Perhaps, but I am true to my women, but if I was single, I would pursue you."
*To Katrina*
*Tactfully stops her kiss* "I appreciate the gesture, but I am true to my women, if I was single, I would pursue you.
*To Iliria*
"I'm from earth, but that was a long time ago. I have spent more time here than there I imagine by now. My eyes, well they aren't mine, not anymore, they have changed, they offer me insight and power over others. I work out, but it's mainly to be be tougher. I met Fizgig when I was protecting Jewel, and another meeting when I determined to save the girls, it was at that meeting, Fizgig revealed to me who she really was. She took me somewhere to train me, and we were both good, we respected my woman, and once everything was done, Val and Tan were both my women.
*smiles* "You get that look from Tan, and no, I get that enough thank you, despite what it looks like I'm loyal to my women, and don't stray. I am enjoying the conversation though.
J
The party is wearing down... sort of. Jewel and Eria are staring at Mia, who is drunk and all over Chase. Katrina is passed out on the floor. Daria is no longer staring at you, she's more staring into space. James and Tetsume are talking with one another, and Iliria is talking with Valera about how lucky she is. Tan has climbed out of the water and is watching you tentatively from a distance of about ten feet.
*Smiles and walks up to Tan and kisses her*
"None of your girls lured me away my darling. You and Valera are the only girls who have my attention. Your girls are charming though, get that from their mother."
*winks and smiles*
*Gathers up Jewel and Eria*
"Ok girls, time for bed, or at least time not to be starting at those two. *picks one up in each arm and walks them to bed and tucks them in* "Did you girls have fun today?"
*walking over to Katrina, and finding a bed for her, as well as Darla, and then coming back out settling into a chair, beckoning Tan to join him to hold her and listen to the other conversations*
J
The girls are tucked in. Eria tells you she had fun, and Jewel blows you off and rolls over to give you the cold shoulder.
Ah, Daria is not sleeping, you find when you attempt to move her. Just splayed out comfortably. She takes another drink, stands up, wobbles a bit, says, "Man, I gotta pish," and stumbles towards the bathroom.
Katrina is light, and you can feel her purring slightly when you pick her up.
Tatsume and James seem to be spacing out at this point.
Mia is passed out in Chase's lap.
Iliria comes to you and says, "If you're ever looking for a little variety, you can always look me up." (She looks the youngest of all of them -- maybe 16 at the oldest.)
Val smirks at her and lets her know, "He won't be needing any variety. Trust me." Iliria shrugs.
Tan cuddles up with you and tells you she's sorry for not telling you what to expect today.
*To Eria*
"I'm glad, and I know your sister had fun as well, night girls. *Gives them both a kiss*"
*Sure the rest will find a bed inside, happy things ended better than they started*
*To Iliria*
"I appreciate the offer, but Val is right, I have my hands full with these two fine women here, but since you were nice, I'll give you a tip. David in there is quite the catch, and there is a lack of a female presence in the house. Might be up to two eligible guys in there that aren't made of fire."
*pulls Val into the chair and cuddles with them both*
"It's ok Tan, you don't have to apologize to me, just keeping me on my toes. Speaking of which your girls had be dodging, dipping ducking and dodging all day. It's like eligible decent men here are at a premium. I siced em on David and Johnny."
*Grins*
Tan smiles to you and says, "Just their relation to me is enough to make most men run screaming in the opposite direction. I seriously doubt David will go for her; she's too young for him."
*smiles*
"That's why I said siced on David, watching him squirm will make up for the catfight comment earlier. As for relation to you, yes I can see how that would make men wary of getting involved with them. Darla was looking at me like a piece of meat all night."
*yawns*
"Bedtime girls?"
*Grins*
J