So unlike the calmness of Debbie at the counter, a crew of doctors and nurses burst through the double doors with a rolling stretcher, IV stand, and defibrillator. The two head doctors, one ironically being Dr. Blud (who was on duty in ER tonight) barked out orders, commanding them to move faster! Blud's eyes widened upon seeing Charlotte and the man holding her. Obviously her husband.

Brian looked to the staff, as they burst from the door "She's here!" As he presented her to the staff. "Please, she can't breath, fever and a rash. I think it's an allergy! I don't know to what, she was taking meds!

Two residents literally ripped Charlotte from Brian's grasp and laid her none too gently onto the roller. They knew a bad allergic reaction when they saw one. Not a word was spoken to Brian as they shouted to one another and hooked Charlotte up to a heart monitor.

Brian watched as he calmed a bit seeing the staff take over. He knew Charlotte was in good hands, or at least, better than his in this scenario. Never before in his lifetime(s) has Brian been this scared, as he watched his wife, and newfound life ebb away before his eyes.

They began wheeling her back towards the double doors, still shouting things like "Imminent Cardiac Arrest!" and "Should we charge the defibrillator?" It wasn't a pretty sight. Blud bustled after them, barking orders, his white doctors smock billowing out behind him. He glanced over his shoulder at Brian. "Hurry up!" Obviously, he was to follow.

Brian didn't need to be told twice, as he ran after the Doctor and his staff. He knew the terms they were spewing, and made a mental note to purchase a AED unit, as soon as he could for the house in case anything were to happen, silently he prayed to whoever was listening offering all he had to give, if they would only allow his wife to live.

"Marcy! Prep ER 1, NOW!" Blud barked at a nearby nurse who hurried off in the opposite direction to get...whatever it was that Blud obviously needed in ER 1. By this point, Dr. Blud was irritated with his staff and took over wheeling Charlotte, nearly running down the halls. As scary as the man may be, he never gave up in a patient and was particularly fond of Charlotte. Skidding to a halt, he angled the rolling bed and passed through the door with the little sign which read, ER 1.

Brian's eyes were everywhere at once, the terms and words coming and going, as he knew this was far from good in any event, and of the ER was being prepped they were going to operate ASAP on her, he saw the Doctor take over, and slowed as to not be in the way, and came to stop at the doors to the ER, as the Doctor wheeled Charlotte through. Tears streaming down his face, as he prayed and watched still offering anything he had in this world or the next to just have her live through this.

Charlotte was crying, now....which was a stupid thing to start doing, because it made it almost impossible to breathe. She wanted Brian with her. The nurses told her that she had to calm down or it would just get worse.

An IV was plunged into her arm, fluid drip commenced, and other various monitors hooked up to her body. Blud raced to a cabinet and pulled out a little vial of insulin, filling a syringe with it. He motioned for one of the residents to retrieve Brian. Blud was scared. He'd never seen a patient react to the medication this way. If Charlotte wasn't going to make it, then he was going to make damn sure her husband was the last thing she saw.

Ushered in by the resident, Brian made his way to Charlotte's side, and watched her. His hand taking hers gently, as they worked on her, being careful to stay out of the way as he began to speak softly to her. "Baby, I'm here.. Just fight it.. Don't cry, please don't. I am with you, I will be with you. Just don't give up. No one want's you to give up!" His tear stained face looked to her, as the water in his eyes subsided. He needed to be strong for her, to try to anchor her. He wouldn't lose her without a fight, and he was ready to do anything in any world for her sake. His eyes lifted to the Doctor, and then to Charlotte once more. "I love you, baby.."

Blud strode back quickly to Charlotte's side and stuck the needle into her arm, sending the fluid into her body. Then, Charlotte's eyes widened and her grip on Brian?s hand tightened to near bone breaking, vice-like power. Now she couldn't breathe. Fear gripped her....and then..............black. The heart monitor showed major eradication and then, nothing.

"Flat line! Remove her shirt!"

"Give me the paddles, Jessie! Quickly!? Ian Blud rubbed the paddles together, waiting for the charge.

"Sir, you're going to have to leave now. I know they just brought you back... but-" A resident was speaking to Brian, trying to force him from the room.

"Stein, shut your mouth and let him stay. But sir, (indicating Brian) let go of her and stand back!"

Ian crossed his arms over his chest and took up a lean against the wall. He watched Brian carefully as he wiped his tears. "You're different than what I pictured." He dropped his arms and held out his hand for Brian. "Ian Blud. I've been heading up Charlotte's treatments. Damn good thing I was here tonight."

Brian took the Doctor's hand with both of his and bowed deeply, as he replied. "Doctor Blud, thank you for all you have done, and thank you for being here tonight. I owe you so much." He then released the doctor's hand, and looked to him a moment. "I am... Different? Will she be alright? Was it a reaction?"

Soon after, Charlotte was wheeled out past the doctor and Brian, headed for a ward upstairs. She'd at least need to be monitored over night. Blud watched her go until she was out of sight, and then turned his gaze back on the woman's husband. "It was an allergic reaction to a new medication she agreed to test. And yes, it seems she will be fine, though, I'll be keeping her overnight and tomorrow night. Possibly even a third night. After this little scare, her body will be very susceptible to illness. She'll need to be monitored closely." Ian wasn't sure if he should confront Brian or not about his assessment of finding him different, but it irritated him. "May I ask you a question, Mr. Ravenlock?" His arms crossed once more.

Brian watched, as Charlotte was wheeled off and looked once more to the Doctor. He understood what was said in regards to her medical standings and knew observation was a must have, and was more than willing to make this hospital his home until she recovered and could come home. He nodded to the Doctor in reply, as he explained the illness situation in turn. "A question, Doctor? Of course, anything.? He eyed the doctor a tad warily, wondering what would be more pressing than his own wife at the moment, but he was sure the doctor had a good reason, so he awaited the question as he composed himself.

"I always assumed you were one of those men who didn't come with their wives because they didn't want to wait through the treatment. But after seeing your reaction tonight, I can see you care about your wife a great deal when the stake is high. Ian's eyes narrowed judgementally. "Why is it that this is the first time I've seen you?"

"You are right, I care about my wife a great deal, more so than I care about myself or anything else. She literally is my life. When she first became ill, she told no one. After a few weeks she had little choice and told me, when I pressed her. Before that, all she said is that "tests were needed", and little else. Since then she has come to see you, and never inquired me to go. I know how bad this was for her and I would have easily gone with her. Granted I should have forced the matter, and that is my fault. But I did not want to add anymore pressure to her.. We have a complicated life where we are from. I do not know if she has truly told you what it is we do or what we deal with on a daily basis, in addition to this. As far as the last three days or so, I was caring for a friend of hers. I know I should have been here, and I should have pressed the matter. But she noted it was going decently, and she had hopes." He sighed. "I know it makes me look bad, but that is neither here nor there. I would die for my wife and give anything, I have inside and out to save her. That is how I feel..."

Ian was silent for a time, but decided to believe the man. From his gatherings, he'd known Charlotte to be a proud woman. She probably wouldn't have asked her husband to come with her. "What's done is done. You care for her and that is all that matters."

A solemn nod was offered in reply, as Brian looked to the Doctor once more. "Yes I do care for her. So where does she stand?"

"That is difficult to say. Treatments have been going well. She seems to be responding, though, Charlotte wanted it to be at a quicker pace. So, I tried her on this new medication." He ran a hand through his salt and pepper hair, sighing a bit. "The trouble is, when things like this happen, a persons body tends to shut down and not react to anymore treatment. It could go either way right now."

"A quicker pace??" He sighed softly and looked down a bit. "Damn it.. I understand, thank you for doing what you can. Are there any other type of treatments, we can look at?"

?If the chemo quits working...she may be eligible for a bone marrow transplant, but from what she told me, she has no living relative. Finding a suitable donor might prove difficult."

His voice grew soft, as he pondered what the Doctor said. "Bone Marrow... She and I talked of that.. She has no relatives, but what of.. Doctor has she told for everything about her?"

"Well, what do you know?."

About an hour after leaving the hospital, Brian made his way back into the doors of the ER. Spectacled blue eyes glanced about a bit in the ER as most strangers were now considered possible threats. His clothing as modern as he could make it, for the realm. Black BDU pants,and boots. His long sleeved turtleneck commando type shirt, and of course his antique spectacles. He carried two small duffle bags, one with Char's belongings, and one with his. His sword also wrapped and tied to a bag, and his guns and belt tucked neatly inside, as he approached the desk.

"I am here to check in for Charlotte Ravenlock's room, please?"

Being as pleasant as he possibly can. The registrar, Debbie just looked up at him with an expression that said, 'you again?'. After ignoring him and shuffling some more papers, Debbie thrust a clipboard with a pen attatched to it to Brian. "Here, make sure you fill this out and give it to the nurse on floor four after seeing your wife." Her nasaly voice was terrible annoying. "Take the elevator to floor four (duh) and your wife will be in room 208. Thank-youhaveagoodnightseeyalater." as she went back to shuffling papers.

"Understood, Ma'am and thank you, youhaveagoodnightseeyalatertoo."

And off Brian went towards the elevator, as he eyed the paper work a bit. In the elevator he went, and up it went, as he waited and eyed the paperwork once more. Once he got off on the fourth floor, he found the room with little trouble and made his way quietly inside, as he set the bags down, and walked towards Charlotte.

She was out cold, asleep, brown hair arranged neatly on her shoulders and the pillow. The heart monitor blipped every few seconds, and the IV hooked up to her arm drip-dropped slowly. Brian smiled faintly, as he leaned and kissed her head gently and then began to arrange her things, as he opened the bags and set her clothing into a near dresser, and pulled out his jacket and hung it on a near chair. His sword was propped next to the dressed and hidden a bit, as he arranged his clothing in turn and began to work on the clip board.

Luckily, he wouldn't have to tackle the paperwork just yet. Her eyelids fluttered open; she blinked a few times and SLOWLY turned her head to find..........Brian! But, where were they?

"Baby? Ah you're awake.. You brought us here.. You brought us home."

As he tossed the clip board, and moved to her bed side, and took to a knee, smiling lovingly as he did so. She moaned, her eyes drifting to half mast. Her head was pounding as she whispered "Wha-happened?"

Brian replied softly. "You had an allergic reaction to your new meds.. Doctor Blud, was here and he and his staff brought you back. It's okay now, you just rest."

"Brought me back?!" as she struggled to sit up, but not succeeding. "What happened?" she asked again because she knew he hadn't answered her with the WHOLE truth.

"Baby, you flat lined.. Your heart, it stopped. For a few moments, they had to shock you back to life lterally. Whatever you took sent you into cardiac arrest."

"But I'm ok?" Her voice cracked with the sudden onsought of tears. They dripped down her cheeks as she looked up a Brian. As his hand lifted, as he gently wiped her tears away. "Yes, you are. You just need to rest.. I didn't realize the level of moderness here. Had I known.. Well I am sorry, I should have been more involved. But you will be alright. You did good, you fought back."

Charlotte just cried. She hadn't cried in a while. Not like this."I'm tired, Brian. I'm tired of fighting a losing battle." His heart tore anew, as he watched his wife cry like that.. He stroked her hair softly, and kissed her cheek and spoke softly once more. "I know it is hard.. I know you are tired.. But please, don't give in.. I am here for you, I will always be here. This may look like a loosing battle, but you wont fight it alone. Not anymore. I will stand with you, in whatever may come.. Just dont give in, and dont ever think you are alone."

The crying was ceased then, save for a few sniffles here and there. It took too much effort to cry. IV'd hand was raised then to caress her husbands cheek softly, as she blinked at him in an exhausted fashion. "For you. I live for you, lover. I won't give up."

"And I live you for you my dear. Don't you ever forget that. You are my world, and whatever comes at you, comes at me as well. I am just glad you are awake again. That was quite the scare, I must admit. But it is past now. How do you feel?"

"Like I got trampled by a horse." as she moaned aloud. Brian smiled warmly and replied "That's a good sign, I expect. Doctor Blud said you needed to rest, he talked about Chemo."She nearly started crying again. "I can't handle that again. Not tonight. Not when I already feel like crap!"

"Not tonight, love. Tonight you rest. When you feel better and up to it.
It's alright, and I am not leaving this place till you do. Talk about your on the spot honey moons." A smile and wink followed , as he tried to lighten her mood.

She did laugh and painfully moved her body to the side some. "If this is our honeymoon, we could at least be in the same bed. Hold me." It was more of a plea; she needed him to keep her safe. She was terrified. Brian did the best he could, as he moved next to her, wrapping his arms around her, and holding her closely. A warm kiss placed upon her cheek, as he lay with her.

"I wont leave you, ever... I love you. No matter what may come. i will always love you. Please do not ever forget that."Char spooned herself against him and nodded. "I won't forget it. I promise. I love you, too."

"I know you won't." As he held her closely, the rest of the world forgotten, as he lay with his wife. The woman who meant more to him than anything, and a woman he would protect to no end. he had no idea of this world, no idea of it's people, no idea of what she had done. But he knew he loved enough to endure anything.

She adjusted her head so that she could look into his eyes and still be rather comfy. "Is there anything in particular you want to talk about?" as she knew him well enough to know when something was on his mind.

Brian answered softly. "I was wondering about the level of medical care here.. I mean I know you had to have an idea we could have taken you somewhere else, yet you chose to come here. And how did you manage to get here sans magic?"

Charlotte replied. "Until this place was built, the skills of the people were archaic. We have some healers...but even then its only surface healing. Bones and skin and such. The intricasies of the body weren't well known and were mostly herbalists. As for why I picked this place....'m not sure. Someone suggested it I think."

Brian nodded softly, as he listened to her. "Some else suggested it? Do you recall who?"

Yes, she did. But her answer was simply. "No."

"Baby... Please.. Look the doctor told me in plain terms to expect some trouble.. I came loaded for bare. I need to know what is going on, so I can protect you. Why come here, when I work on a ship? I told you about other worlds.. I.. I just think something doesn't feel right. Also why test a new medicine?"He was concerned indeed, and after this evening felt he had a right to know at least a bit.

Charlotte frowned a bit and replied softly. "Ian shouldn't.....-sigh-....What did he tell you?"

"He told me, about your cult.. About how half the people here wanna meet me, the other half may wanna kill me, and he thinks it was I who killed damien, and we know it was Renna. Ya see, I told him about your body.. I didnt think we were in your home realm, I thoght we were in Rhy'din somewhere. It all went from there."As he calmly waited for a reply.

Brian shook his head softly. "Not in the least.. I have no regrets in regards to her. It was painful to watch her marry, and have her children. But I know that happened, because I was not the one for her. I was saved for you, and you alone. She will always be family, but you are my wife. And I will never regret that, ever."

A grin at that as she captured his lips and kissed him deeply. "Even if all I am is trouble?"

The kiss was returned, with so much love. A soft nip of her lower lip, as he smiled. "You are worth any price and I mean any, sides.. You were trouble the day I met you, and I still loved you." As he chuckled.

"Hehehehe." As a grin was given and his lips captured again. As Brian grinned through the kiss, and held her closely.

"Remember the first day we had real physical contact? You told me your lap was more comfortable than the bartop. I thought you were kidding."
Undignifiedhonor: "An' then before you left, you pulled me into your lap. What was it that you said to me? I can't remember...but it was cute."

"That's right, I did.. Now what did I say...." As he pondered awful hard on that one, as so much has happened since then. "Damn it. I know it was something sly.. I know it."

Her hand had conveniently found its way inside his shirt by this point, and warm fingers were trailing their way up his stomach. "Yes, you were very sly in the beginning stages. Neither of us quite knew what the other thought."

Brian couldnt help but shiver, at her very touch.. The things this woman did do him, if only she truly knew. Muscles along his stomach tense, and contract as he replied. "Y.. Yes we were, it was quite the game of chess.. Or cat and mouse... I knew you were special, there was no doubt, and I knew I wanted to be near to you."

"I thought you were pretty damn good looking first time I laid eyes on you. You were talkin' to some girl. I got jealous." As her palm now against his taught stomach, rubbing it gently.

"I thought you were beautiful, and trouble to boot.. I was more than happy to have the chance to speak with you after the pudding incident, I was quite happy.. Granted I didnt show it." A twitch of muscle once more, as he felt her touch.. His hand caressing the nape of her neck softly.

"No, you....you were very mysterious. I was never sure what was going on in your mind." Then she fought back a yawn and closed her eyes, snuggling her head against his chest.

"As were you my dear, especially after that business with the german.. But that all brought us together. I think however, we need to rest love. You need your strength.."

A murmured reply was all she offered. "German? Hmmnn? I don't nee......." There wasn't much else she could do. After fighting sleep for so long, it finally decides to not take no for an answer.

"Softly Brian spoke. "That's it lover, drift to sleep.. We can talk in the morning.. I love you." A soft kiss was planted upon her lips, as he slid gently from the bed. Her hand in turn reached out, clutching his shirt.

"I love you." Then her grip was released, her hand dropped back onto the bed. She was asleep,finally. Brian then grabbed the clip board and went to work once more, a loving eye on his wife as he did so.

Jathara's instruction proved to be on the mark, as Brian located the cemetary with minimum trouble. Dressed in back from head toe, Brian just walked up to the main gate and busted the lock using the spade of the shove he brought. Closing the gate behind him, he made his way through the maze of head stones, and memorials.

Brian looked about the area a moment, the night sky was rather cloudy and the rumble of thunder in the distance, made it very clear he needed to get this done as quickly as possibly and get back to his wife. After a bit of walking, Brian came to a small gated off area. The wrought iron fence was no more than two or so feet tall, and inside were four graves. Brian slung his pack, shovel and pick over the fence, and leaped on over.

Upon closer inspection, Brian confirmed Jathara's information and noted the 3 adult graves, and one child. After a quick glance about the area, Brian lifted his shovel and went to work on the first of the adult graves. His mind only on what he had to do, as he broke ground and continued to dig deeper. He couldn't let himself get soft all the sudden, and couldn't afford to let emotions get the best of him. It was as easy as doing any other job. After all, he had done far worse in his life.

A hours had passed, as Brian finally did what he had to do. Before him were two exposed coffins, the first of the adult's and the child's. Brian took a moment to catch his breath, as he eyed the surrounding area once more. Sweat wiped from his brow, as he then picked up the pick and went to town on the adult coffin. Truth be told he could have been a bit more tactful, actually he should have been. But none of that went through his head. As far as he was concerned, none of this would have happened if it hadn't been for this family. Karma was indeed a bitch, and as far as Brian was concerned it was time for her to collect. Moments passed, as Brian broke his way through the edge, and then pried off the lid. What he found hardly made him happy.

Nothing... Absolutely nothing. It was empty, and the liner still looked as new as if it were shown off in a funeral home itself. Brian cursed softly to himself and went to move over to the child's coffin, when something caught his attention and cause him to lower himself inside the hole and lay low. His eyes glanced about the area once more, as he heard it again. Twigs snapping, and grass crunching gave way to a low set of voices, and still no one showed themselves. Brian's eyes went to the tools which were a bit aways from him and out of reach for the moment.

Once more Brian's eyes panned the area and nothing was seen, quickly he picked himself up and moved behind one of the larger headstones and waited. Now instead of two voices getting closer, Brian heard only one. Peeking from around the stone, he made out what looked to be a man getting closer. Brian cursed himself for his bad luck, and figured Karma was out to collect on his ass as well and hoped the man would pass on by.
Of course that just didn't happen, and murphy's law was kicking into high gear. Brian knew he needed to get the hell outta dodge and fast, as it stood this was taking far too long. Slowly, Brian reached into his jacket and waited.

The person kept getting closer, and Brian stayed as still as he could. Thunder rumbled from the sky, and lightening cracked over head as rain began to come down. Brian lost track of the man for a few moments, and regained it when he heard his tools moving about. Taking a quick peek, Brian noted the man had his back to him and yelled out into the dark. Moving his hand from his pocket Brian crept up behind the person. The last thing they heard was the sound of their neck snapping, as Brian then dumped the body into the adult sized coffin.

After a bit of time and after no one else showed up, Brian decided to go back to work on the second coffin. The child sized coffin was quickly opened, and before Brian was the skeleton of a child that looked to be maybe ten to twelve years of age and in very good shape, not a piece of skin on her. It made him wonder how long ago she actually died. As it stood his inromation on the age was a guess. Especially since Bri was far from an expert on the subject of the human skeleton, save breaking things. Pulling a small pouch from his jacket, Brian grabbed the femurs and stuffed them in the pouch. Once they were secured, he replaced the lid, and began to re-bury the coffin and was soon stopped by the sound of more voices.

Deciding too much time had been wasted and since he was soaked head to toe, Brian vaulted the fence and took off on foot into the darkness. So far the damage was kept to a minimum in reference to casualties, and that was always a good thing. Still he felt bad for the man left in the coffin, but it couldn't be avoided. He also pondered what happened to the other person or persons that arrived with him. Still it was shoved from his mind, as he fled the cemetary. He had what he needed, and with any luck it would work out.

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Brian Ravenlock: ::Brian continued to pack their belongings.. A
wary eye glanced about the room and to the door, as he looked to

Charlotte once more:: "Baby, please tell me how ya really feel?
Do you want to try this?"

Brian Ravenlock: ::As he packed the first back, and made his
way to her bed. A quick glance at her medical chart, as he spoke
to her::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Charlotte had been staring at her IV,
wondering whether or not to make Brian do it or if she should.
Glancing up at him, she bore a blank expression.Truthfully,
Charlotte felt like sh*t. That couldn't be helped though.:: "I'll try
anything at this point, baby."

Brian Ravenlock: ::A worried glance to his wife, as he looked the
chart and back to her once more:: (s) "I understand.. I just dont
want to make it worse for you. I think we can really get the help
we need though."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Plucking idly at the tape which held the IV
in place. She spoke gruffly.:: "Well I'm sure as hell not getting any
better. It can't hurt, so lets go."

Brian Ravenlock: "Alright then."::as he tossed the chart aside,
and went to help her with the IV:: "When we finish this, I am
taking you away for a bit."

Brian Ravenlock: "Anywhere you want to go."

Brian Ravenlock: ::Working the tape off the IV gently,as to not
cause her any other pain::

Charlotte Ravenlock: "So long as I'm with you...::There was a
sharp intake of breath as he then removed the IV.:: ....I'll be
perfectly content, my love."

Brian Ravenlock: "I feel the same, babes. I know how hard this
had been on you. I wish I could have done more." ::Setting the IV
aside and looking her over:: "I dont know how this will affect you,
you may toss your cookies.. I am taking us to the Fur'za, we can
stabalize you there and try to find some help, and Toby."

Brian Ravenlock: "I'm gonna Warp us.. So I just want you to be
ready."

Brian Ravenlock: ::As a commotion could now be heard down the
hall, screams of "Stop!" and "Where are they!" could be heard,
and a women screaming "They killed my boy!", the chaos
ensued,as the commotion sounded to be getting closer::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::She looked deeply distressed at this
news, perhaps her eyes formed a few tears. Her emotions were so
out of whack. Attention drawn to the sound in the hall, Charlotte
merely blinked.::

Charlotte Ravenlock: "Brian, I think we have to hurry. Just do it.
Do it fast." ::Her voice was strained, weak, frantic. Her hand
reached out to grab hold of him as she stood as quick as she
could from the bed.::

Brian Ravenlock: "That... Sounds like we need to get outta here.
Your brother might wanna vacation too."

Brian Ravenlock: "Yeah babe! That sounds like a plan." ::As he
closed the door, and used another bed to barricade the door, and
then made his way towards Charlotte::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::cling::

Brian Ravenlock: ::Reaching for the bags, he slung each over his
shoulders, and grabbed his wife as she clung to him::

Brian Ravenlock: "I love you."

Brian Ravenlock: *click*

Brian Ravenlock: ::As the device was activated once more, and
they vanished. Just as the door bust open. The only thing the door
busters saw was a brillant flash of blue, and then nothing::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Bracing herself against him, she buried her
face to his chest.::

Brian Ravenlock: ::Moments later, they arrived.. Brian held
Charlotte close, as they phased in once more, and came crashing
to the floor of his quarters, aboard the Fur'za::

Brian Ravenlock: "Babe!?"

Brian Ravenlock: "You alright!? Baby?!"

Brian Ravenlock: ::Blue eyes glanced around the room a moment
to make sure they made it alright, and then to his wife to make
sure she made it alright::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::It was a sickening feeling...and Charlotte
was all too sure she'd be puking asap.:: "Brian...!"

Brian Ravenlock: "I'm here!"

Brian Ravenlock: "Computer, lights!"

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::She was sitting on the floor, knees drawn
up and her forehead on top of them.::"That was terrible."

Brian Ravenlock: ::As the room lit up, Brian was able to get a
better look at her::

Brian Ravenlock: "Oh baby Im sorry."

Brian Ravenlock: ::As he togged the bags aside, and moved to
her::

Brian Ravenlock: "It was bad, I think we can get you feeling better
for the trip. We have a medical protocol program aboard the ship."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::She nodded meekly, not lifting her head.::

Charlotte Ravenlock: "When is this going to be over with?"

Brian Ravenlock: "Soon I hope."

Brian Ravenlock: "The med program isnt overly sophisticated, but
it can stabalize you a bit, and replinish fluids."

Brian Ravenlock: "It can keep ya alright until we get to where we
need to go."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::She looked up then, pressing her palm to
the floor and moved to get up. Her surprisingly still soft and
untangled brown hair fell over her face, hindering her view.:: "So
this is your 'ship', honey?"

Brian Ravenlock: "Yeah, sweetie. This is where I work, home
away from.. Well I can show ya in a bit, we need to getcha feeling
a bit better." ::Smiles::

Brian Ravenlock: ::As he lifted himself and assisted her gently::

Brian Ravenlock: "We actually, modified these quarters to
included you. Misty was very nice about that."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Gladly letting him help her up, still holding
onto him even after she'd steadied herself.:: "Misty...misty....she's
that...that girl. The one with the tail, right?"

Brian Ravenlock: "Yes she is, this is her ship."

Brian Ravenlock: ::Smiles, as he holds her and kisses her cheek
softly::

Brian Ravenlock: "we can leave everything here, let gets you to
the med bay, it's just across the hall."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Smiles back:: "Alrighty. Lead the way."
::Still grasping his arm::

"Blood collected, beginning stage 1 blood
screen, and toxic screen will follow."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::But when your arm has been pricked
nearly 30 times in each arm, it tends to be sensitive.::

"Blood scan complete, phase 1 level
check... Results... Blood pressure increase, note this is NOT
due to stress. Heart Rate high, but within acceptable limits.
White blood cell count low..-

Cancer detected, stage 3... Treatment is
required at nearest acceptable facility.. Note, subject also
has been subjected to electro-shock in the last 72 hours.....
Fun..."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Can only imagine what she looked like
while that was happening.::

"All levels within perameters save, Cancer
spread. Follow up is required.... Suggested, Fluid injection,
and level 5 antibiotic hypo spray injection to Stabalize
subject. No sedation required. Also... Eat more..."

Charlotte Ravenlock: "I don't feel like it...."

"Tox screen results.... Tox screen clear
save previously mention Cancer... Also suggest pill
supplement or Injection supplement due to Subject's
answer in regard to food intake."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::makes a face::

"Commencing Body scan in 3...2...1... Think
happy thoughts...." ::As the scanner came to life, and lowered a
bit more, and began to move back and forth along the bed, as
more clicks, and beeps were heard::

Charlotte Ravenlock: "Honey...." ::Glancing over at him:: "This is
so impersonal."

"Multiple scars noted, some showing.....
over 40 years of age.... Aged break noted on ankle, hairline
only. Tattoos noted.... Intricate detail noted on the neck.."

Brian Ravenlock: "I toldja love."

Charlotte Ravenlock: "I'd forgotten about hurting my ankle....didn't
know I broke it."

Brian Ravenlock: "Previous blunt trauma noted, along back
and shoulders... "

Charlotte Ravenlock: "Well there went that surprise!" ::frown::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::about the tat::

"Subject, is within acceptable limitations
and with suggested course will recover enough to recieve
proper treatment."

"Thank you for your patience, and you may
rise, and dress."

Brian Ravenlock: ::As the scanner lifted, allowing Charlotte room
to move once more::

Charlotte Ravenlock: "Recover enough? Gee, that sounds
promising." ::Spoken wryly as she sat up, holding her arms
around her.::

Brian Ravenlock: "Suggested course items can be recovered
in bay 1 across from bed, please follow directions, and
consult myself for any further action.."

Brian Ravenlock: "Babe, he says you'll be fine anough to travel,
so long as we do what he asked."

Brian Ravenlock: ::Handing her the gown once more with a smile::

Brian Ravenlock: "We'll give ya what he suggested, and you can
shower"

Brian Ravenlock: "I'll get you some fresh clothes and we can find
Toby."

Emerson: ::who was at the moment outside the RDI on the
porch, preferring the cool night air to the mess inside::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Slipping the gown over her shoulders and
getting off the bed.:: "Hot shower sounds nice."

Brian Ravenlock: "Yeah it does.. Actually the new hot spring we
had installed sounds nice."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::sigh::"Don't remind me."

Brian Ravenlock: ::Moving across the room, as he opened the
drawed marked "Bay 1" and found a small packet titled
"Supps",and a vial with a small needle marked "Antibio5", and
lastly another vial with needle marked "Fluidsup3"::

Brian Ravenlock: "Okay we need to take these, and it says you'll
be fine for the trip."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::puts arms behind her back:: "No more!"
::What was sad,was the fact it was a serious plea.::

Brian Ravenlock: "This will stabalize you, it's either that or the
tank.."

Charlotte Ravenlock: "What's the tank?"

Brian Ravenlock: ::Sighs:: "I know it sucks, but this is needed.
Trust me you don't want the tank."

Brian Ravenlock: "It's a liquid tank, that basically you have to
stay in until you are stabalized."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::promptly presents arms::

Brian Ravenlock: "Look I can give ya the needles in the rear, if
need be."

Brian Ravenlock: "Okay arms it is."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::She'd never surrender her rear to such
torture. Her butt was perfect!::

Brian Ravenlock: ::So long story short, 2 shots to the arm,
followed by a grin::

Brian Ravenlock: "Okay, now drink this, it's lemon flavoured, and
takes these pills with it."

Charlotte Ravenlock: "Meanie."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Decides not to prolong the inevitable and
just downs 'em::

Brian Ravenlock: ::There was NO way in hell he was going to tell
her about the nanites, if she was scared before, he more than
likely would have her die just by the thought of little machines
throughout her body fighting and adding to her cell count for
defense::

Brian Ravenlock: "Very nice love."

Brian Ravenlock: "Now you can shower up, and I can see about
your clothes and looking for Toby"

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Had half amind to tell him to shower with
her....but instead shestood there looking unsure.:: "Uhh
honey.Where is the bathroom?"

Brian Ravenlock: ::If he was sure she would be up to it, he had
half a mind to ask the same, but things needed to be done first::

Brian Ravenlock: "I have one in our room, come on out this way."

Brian Ravenlock: "Also you may feel just a bit of a tingling, in
your body.. Have no worries, its the meds working."

Brian Ravenlock: ::As he opened and door and moved aside to let
her though::

Charlotte Ravenlock: :: oh the things that get set aside in their
marriage...:: "Make sure the shirt you get me is long enough,
honey. I don't want Toby seeing me in something I usually wear
around the house."

Brian Ravenlock: "Actually, I have actual clothes for you."

Brian Ravenlock: "No worries, I took the liberty in hopes, you'd
take a trip with us one day."

Brian Ravenlock: ::As the room to his door opened once
more,and Brian once more moved aside for Charlotte::

Charlotte Ravenlock: "Oh," ::as she moved into the
room:: "Too bad it couldn't have been under other
circumstances."

Brian Ravenlock: "It still can be."

Brian Ravenlock: ::Smiles::

Brian Ravenlock: "Space travel can be quite the experience."

Brian Ravenlock: ::As he moved inside, and opened the closet
unit::

Charlotte Ravenlock: "Sounds.....pointless. Why use a 'ship'
when you can just warp?" ::Talking as she wandered into the
bathroom and began undressing again.::

Brian Ravenlock: "Cause love, warping only works for certain
things."

Emerson: ::to keep the nice pilot's bank account happy::

Brian Ravenlock: "Like I can't warp to Earth, or even Ragol."

Brian Ravenlock: "Kairee and Braxeus can explain better about
the planes and realms. I haven't plane walked in over forty years,"

Brian Ravenlock: "So sometimes ships are needed, also some
worlds dont have magic just as others dont have technology."

Brian Ravenlock: "Vana'diel is a great deal closer, Plane wise
than say Earth."

Charlotte Ravenlock: "I married an old man." ::grinning to herself
in the mirror::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::smirking now....:: "You cradle robber, you!"

Brian Ravenlock: "If only you knew."

Brian Ravenlock: "trouble is I can't remember it all.:

Brian Ravenlock: "I was hoping Kai, could help."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::The water was turned on and she spoke
louder above it until it heated enough.:: "She's very powerful,
darling. I'm sure she'd at least try."

Brian Ravenlock: ::As he set out a uniform for her, it matches his
own. Black petite BDUs, long sleeved commado styled shirt with
the small "Fur'za" Logo on the front right side, and boots to
match::

Brian Ravenlock: "I dont know if I want to remember, granted that
artist.. Julie, she had a picture she drew that really sent me
back.. I hate that, damn deja vu and crap."

Brian Ravenlock: "I like my life as it is."

Brian Ravenlock: "Minus all the chaos, I'd tone that down a tad."

Brian Ravenlock: ::As he rummaged around, and noted his N64
was left out.:: "Damn it Sigma."

Brian Ravenlock: "Okay babe, I am gonna head to the bridge and
see about Toby, when you dress just come out the room and turn
left, keep walking and holler out. You'll find me."

Charlotte Ravenlock: "Okay baby."::Muffledsounds of her getting
beneath thewater couldbe heard...possibly even a sigh of
relief/relaxation.::

Brian Ravenlock: ::A smile, as the sigh was caught. It was nice
to see her relaxed a bit::

Brian Ravenlock: ::As he exited, and made his way to the bridge::

Emerson: ::and soon became a false one, as a shape broke the
smoke and cloud line, and roared earthward in a thundering blaze
of retro-rockets and anticollision lights. The shape was fairly
sizable, roughly saucer-shaped along with a square stern
section. ( http://members.tripod.com/~starshipsdatabase/rel
iant.gif ) ::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::This is a HUGE pride thing for Charlotte.
She already disliked Toby (but more-so his gf) and the fact that
she's having to ask him for his help really knocked her off her high
horse.::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Return of the vice-like grip onher husband::

Emerson: ::the ship pivoted gracefully on her forward edge in
midair, and settled to the ground with a muffled THUMP and an
expanding cloud of dust.::

Emerson: ::from the forward underside of the saucer, a ramp
slowly ground its way downward, bright light cascading out from
the space within::

Emerson: ::a figure walked down that ramp, with another figure
behind::

Emerson: ::the figure in front was a familiar one, though Toby
usually wasn't wearing his flight gear when he was in the RDI.::

Brian Ravenlock: ::Brian grinned like a school kid once more.
Space was something he loved, and it had been a good while
since he had been on a journey like this, he eyed the large ship
and looked like a kid who won somekind of a contest for a
moment. A concerned look to his wife, as he held her closely. He
knew of her feelings, and he knew of his own at one time. But he
made a step foward and Toby in turn matched his own, and for
them it was a start::

Emerson: ::the shape behind Toby, however, was a much
different story;:

Emerson: :: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/52/Rob
ot_maximillian.gif ::

Brian Ravenlock: ::Brian knew this was something big, and it
meant a great deal for him that Toby would assist in this way, and
it was somethinghe would never forget. Brian nodded as he saw
Toby emerged, and raised a brow at the 2nd figure::


Emerson: ::easily six feet tall, massive and red-armored chest
supported by twin aerovane 'legs'. Each of the powerful shoulders
supported a triple-limbed arm::

Emerson: ::its head sported only a single, malevolent, glowing
red eye::

Charlotte Ravenlock: (w) "Baby..."

Emerson: ::that eye was fixed on the two figures approaching the
craft; the huge robot hovered a few feet behind Toby::

Emerson: Back off, Max. ::absently:: They're fine.

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::now basically hiding behind him::

Emerson: ::the head swivelled briefly, at him, then back. The
armored shape relented, backing away slightly::

Brian Ravenlock: (w)"It's alright babes, it's a droid. Kinda like
Sigma and Dorothy."

Emerson: Evening, folks.. ::genially, though his eyes were
shadowed and slightly weary:: Ready to take a trip Earth-side?

Emerson: This is Max. He's one of my crew. Don't mind him, he's
not very social.

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::piping up:: "We're going to Earth?"

Charlotte Ravenlock: -m- "Obviously."

Emerson: ::the underside of the saucer, as they passed beneath
toward the ramp, had the name of the ship in massive dark
stencilling: "S.S. Lady II", and her registration ID::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::eyeing the robot::

Brian Ravenlock: "Actually, there has been a change. I'm sorry. I
can cover the creds if need be. We need to go to the Algo system
to Ragol IV"

Brian Ravenlock: "I have a nav chip with a set course."

Emerson: ::Toby shook his head:: Shouldn't be a problem. I'll
take care of the course changes once we're upstairs. ::gesturing
to the ramp:: After y'all.

Brian Ravenlock: "Thanks again Toby."

Emerson: My pleasure. ::and he meant it.::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Looking from one to the other like they are
speaking gibberish.:: "Yeah....uhh,thanks."

Brian Ravenlock: ::As he gently guided Charlotte up the ramp::

Emerson: ::Max remained a pace or two behind him and to one
side. It was clear to see that each of the three 'arms' on etiher
side had a manipulator claw, and the other two were easily some
vicious-looking kind of weapon::

Emerson: ::at the top of the ramp was a huge open space, the
cargo bay. It was fairly empty at the moment, though they could
see anothe rdroid - this one looked more like a tank with treads
and all, and huge arms and such. It didn't seem to be more than
just a heavy lifter, rather than a classic droid::

Emerson: Passengers don't have to suffer the ladder ::he
gestured to the central 'core' of the ship, as he led them past it
toward a set of doors::

Emerson: ::behind them, the ramp slowly ground its way upward::

Brian Ravenlock: ::Brian grinned a bit as he watched Max, as
they walked. It made Brian remember Dorothy, and all the trouble
he and her had gotten into during the Dark Falz incident. His mind
snapped back at Toby's words as he guided them::

Emerson: ::among the items of note, a dirtbike was firmly
secured to one of the walls with chains::

Brian Ravenlock: "Awesome."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::ish led::

Emerson: ::You could almost hear a faint, subharmonic resonant
hum from Max as he looked around, mostly at them. It didn't
inspire confidence::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::avoiding Max::

Emerson: ::in the next room, a smaller cargo bay, was a little
'platform' elevator. Toby led them onto this, and it began its slow
rise upwards::

Emerson: ::Max stayed on the lower deck, as it happened::

Brian Ravenlock: ::Onto the elevator they went::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::relaxes::

Emerson: ::they went up into another room, briefly glimpsed as a
storage room apparently, and then up one more level into another
huge empty space. This has nothing really in it, but a keen eye
would recognize a shuttle hangar deck.::

Emerson: ::he led them off the elevator:: You'll have to excuse
anything odd you might meet. My crew are entirely droids, but
Max is the only one who has that ind of effect usually.

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::stifles a yawn::

Emerson: ::a hatch led into a round 'room', which was really a
circular catwalk around a falling shaft - in the center of that shaft
was a three-sided ladder. This was the central core he'd
mentioned. He led them around to the opposite door - and out
onto the bridge::

Brian Ravenlock: "That's understandable"

Emerson: They all have specific jobs. The big one you saw in the
cargo bay is just heavy lifting, nothing else.

Emerson: Art, my exec, can fly the ship and is pretty smart.

Brian Ravenlock: "Interesting"

Emerson: I also have some general maintenance droids, and so
on.

Brian Ravenlock: "Now that's handy."

Emerson: ::the upper deck was smaller, just a pair of consoles
and chairs overlooking the lower deck, with his flight console and
couch, and some other chairs. Above and head was a huge
viewscreen, flanked by other monitors. And over it all, a
three-paned glasteel 'window' formed the upper walls and ceiling of
the bridge, showing the sky far overhead::

Emerson: They all serve their specific purpose. Max too. ::wry;:
He's my bodyguard.

Emerson: He's never very far from me, even in the Inn.

Brian Ravenlock: "Nice to have one."

Brian Ravenlock: ::As he looked around the area, wide eyed::

Emerson: For the moment, please make yourselves comfortable.
::he beckoned to the chairs - which were the nice padded type
with headrests, not crappy deck chairs::

Emerson: Once we're out of the system, I'll show you to the
lounge where you can relax till we arrive. ::he settled into his flight
couch::

Brian Ravenlock: "Thanks, Toby. Babe?"

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::listening to them silently::

Charlotte Ravenlock: -vs-"Yeah?"

Brian Ravenlock: ::A warm smile, as he guided her to the chair::

Brian Ravenlock: "It's okay, love. This is a new world for you
literally."

Emerson: ::Toby stepped updeck and waited for them::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::grr::She pulled the blanket from her head,
smoothed her hair and stood up; slightly wobbly.::

Brian Ravenlock: ::A hand offered, as he smiled to her once
more::

Brian Ravenlock: ::Assisting her as they followed Toby::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::clinging dah blanky and her man::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::There was a bright side, however.::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::no Lore.::

Emerson: ::the trip was almost a mirror image of the way they'd
come; except they stopped one deck down and circled around
that central core again to a side hallway. The first door on the right
opened into a lounge that wouldn't look out of place in any
comfortable game room - two couches, an entertainment center,
some stuffed chairs, a small bar that ran off of one wall, and
yes... a piano secured firmly to the bulkhead. A battered old
upright, lovingly polished wood::

Brian Ravenlock: ::In truth Brian wished Lore were there,
mayhaps talk of Cake would ensue::

Emerson: ::no windows or viewports in this compartment, either::

Brian Ravenlock: ::Hopefully Kerrithra hadn't run into Lorelie
anytime, god help them with the trouble those two could get into::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Its good Char didn't know that. She might
make herself throw up::

Emerson: This is my lounge, you're welcome to stay here for the
remainder of the flight. ::he pointed:: that door back there is the
head... er, the bathroom. This couch right here, ::light kick::
opens out into a sleeper if you want to nap.

Brian Ravenlock: "Thanks again Toby, this is one helluva set up."
Emerson: The little cooler behind the bar there has bottled water,
and yes, Mt. Dew. There's also coffee and various things to eat,
you're welcome to whatever's there.

Emerson: This is my home. ::smile::

Brian Ravenlock: "I don't understand why ya stay around the
dragon so much, well other than Lorelie I mean."

Charlotte Ravenlock: "Its really big." ::commenting, trying to be
nice.::

Emerson: You've met pretty much most of my crew. I have trust
issues, that's why they'r eall droids. ::wry;: But it does get a bit
lonely.

Brian Ravenlock: "i dont blame you about the trust issues."

Emerson: There's one last member of the crew I'd like to
introduce you to.

Emerson: Well, maybe *crew* isnt the right term.

Brian Ravenlock: "if it weren't for Char's condition, i would never
want to go back to ragol again."

Emerson: Lady. ::he spoke up:: I'd like you to meet our guests.
Brian and Charlotte Ravenlock.

Brian Ravenlock: "One last member?"

Brian Ravenlock: "You have an AI?!"

Brian Ravenlock: "Kick ass!"

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::curious::

Emerson: :;the female voice that answered from the speaker in
the ceiling was gentle, rather cultured.:: It's a pleasure to meet
you both.

Emerson: I didn't name her Lady for nothing. ::little smile::

Brian Ravenlock: "Hello Lady, a pleasure to meet you and thank
you."

Brian Ravenlock: "Man, all we got is that med program."

Brian Ravenlock: "I need to talk to Misty about a new system."

Emerson: If you need me at any time, just ask Lady to call for
me.

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::pleasantly, though needingto sit before
she pukes:: "Hello,Lady."

Brian Ravenlock: "Thanks again, Toby.. I mean it."

Emerson: Bet you didn't know I had a kid of my own, huh. ::wry
smile::

Emerson: ::for the first time, Toby gave them an indication of just
where his skills lay:: I built her. ::simply::

Brian Ravenlock: "A child? You mean.."

Brian Ravenlock: "YOU did this!?"

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::Doesn't fully understand::

Brian Ravenlock: "Now that's something to be proud of."

Emerson: The ship itself, was a salvage job.

Emerson: She was a total wreck when I found her.

Emerson: I rebuilt her, and then I built Lady herself.

Emerson: I have no trust issues with her, because she's my own
design. ::nod::

Brian Ravenlock: "I don't know what to say."

Brian Ravenlock: "I know I could never do something like this. I
just fight, and go where I am told to."

Charlotte Ravenlock: "Must've been really hard. Nicejob."

Brian Ravenlock: "I mean I can fly em, and use em. But to build
em.. Incredible."

Emerson: We all have our gifts. You can do things I never will be
able to... so can you. ::to Charlotte::

Emerson: This.. is mine. ::smile::

Charlotte Ravenlock: "Likewhat,Toby?"

Brian Ravenlock: "I wonder..

Brian Ravenlock: ::quiets down as they speak::

Emerson: I also built Max. Sadly, I succeeded all too well in what
I intended with him. ::chuckle::

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::wondering what she can do::

Emerson: I do have one request, before I leave you guys to rest.

Brian Ravenlock: "Anything."

Charlotte Ravenlock: ::listens::