Log:Ellbeth Rejuvenated

2014/06/01 	 Alanna Rae Ellbeth Physique Pleiades

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In the Workout Room
(Pleiades and Physique are in the workout room chatting when Ellbeth arrives.)

Physique says, "Oh - I didn't notice...."

Pleiades hmms, "I'd hope not, since they're under my skin!"

Physique says, "That wouldn't stop me - well, if I were really close, anyway."

Pleiades suddenly seems a little self-conscious, "Er, you can see inside people?"

Physique says, "Not see, no. But I can kind of feel their bodies, though feel is the wrong word too. That how I can heal people like you saw."

Physique says, "So I'd probably feel any implanted tech as like a hole in you, if you see what I mean."

Pleiades nods and smiles, "Oh, cool! Huh. I wonder what you would see when you looked at me?"

Physique says, "It's not really like that - not like sight at all... or any other sense really. Sorry, I just can't describe it!"

Pleiades grins, "That's OK. I have a sense that's hard to describe too."

Physique says, "it's sort of like I feel the shape and how the biological systems are working and if they're running right."

Pleiades says, "Ah. I think I get it. I can do something sort of similar. I can 'see' life signs, and sense their current condition."

Pleiades says, "But I can't do much else when I'm using it, since it takes all my focus."

Physique says, "Tell me about it! I mean, mine's always on, but it's like too much information!"

Pleiades laughs, "That would be a problem. Maybe that's why mine partially shuts down my other senses when I use it."

Physique nods. "That must help a lot!"

Pleiades hmms, "I guess? It makes it hard for me to notice what's going on around me, which can be a problem. But I usually only use it if I searching for someone."

A pair of eight feet high stone pillars grow up from the floor of the workout room. A lintel stone appears across the top of the upright pillars. Then the interior of the newly formed arch shimmers with a silvery interface that clears to show a night sky. A moment later A youthful mage with far more than a passing resemblance to Ellbeth steps through.

Physique wheels to face the newcomer, figuring this must be part of the program and thus might start attacking people or something.

Pleiades whirls to look at the new arrival, her gauntlet moving to a guard position. "Er... hello?"

Ellbeth grins cheerfully, "Hi!" she replies to Pleiades. "This is Steel's Gym, right?" She laughs, "I missed by about four miles on a three thousand mile gate portal. Not too bad really."

Physique says, "Three thousand miles? Where did you come from?"

Pleiades nods and relaxes, "Um, yes, this is Steel's."

Ellbeth says, "Berlin, Germany. Only place to go for a decent beer with your dinner."

Physique says, "Huh. That good?"

Pleiades says, "That's... in Europe, right?"

Physique nods. "Yeah, kind of south of Scandinavia."

Ellbeth nods, "Yes. The beer gardens of Berlin are famous. Thringer Rostbratwurst and a stein of beer. Hard to beat as a culinary experience."

Physique says, "Also hard to pronounce!"

Ellbeth says, "Only if you're not German."

Pleiades nods, "Or Valken."

[To Pleiades] Physique says, "Or what? Never heard of there...."

Pleiades says, "Oh... uh, a culture where I'm from."

Ellbeth asks, "Did I interupt anything? Were you training or sparring?"

Physique says, "I just got here myself!"

Pleiades says, "I was just doing some light training, but I stopped to chat."

Ellbeth grins, "Well since I didn't interupt anything do either of you fancy a Guinness? I know this great folk music pub in Dublin."

Physique says, "I was planning on some light training myself. The gym's good for a workout, but not really good for practicing my powers. - Though now you say that, a beer sounds good too! Dublin? You mean it?"

Ellbeth says, "Of course I mean it. It's only a gate and a step away."

Pleiades says, "Um, I guess I could go. I'll just need to check in with my commander first."

Physique says, "Cool. Are you always world-hopping like this?"

Ellbeth says, "Check in when you get back. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission."

Pleiades grins, "I'm sure she'll say yes." She pulls out a smart phone-like device and fires off a quick text.

Ellbeth nods to Physique, "Now I'm feeling more energetic, yes. The world is my oyster and I intend to enjoy it."

Physique says, "Just how I'm feeling!"

Pleiades's phone chirps. She looks at it. "OK, I can go!"

Physique has a sudden thought. "You won't miss this time?"

Ellbeth casts a gate spell. It takes a few seconds for the pillars and lintel stones to form. Then the gate interface clears and shows a narrow street in a urban setting. "Two at a time. The gate isn't able to take more than two at the same time."

Pleiades nods, "I'll take point." She goes through the gate.

Physique decides it looks like a city anyway. Probably Dublin. So she goes through.

Ellbeth says, "It doesn't matter. I won't miss by much, and the gate always goes to somewhere safe. You can see through it before crossing over."

The Bog and Peat Public House, Dublin, Ireland
Ellbeth follows and the gate vanishes as she steps through. "I know where we are. The pub's just up the street a hundred meters or so. Look for a sign for the Bog and Peat.

Pleiades looks around, trying not to be too much of a tourist, as they head for the pub.

Physique isn't exactly dressed inconspicuously anyway, so just gasps like a tourist.

Approaching the pub everyone starts to hear music and singing. The song is being sung in Celtic with guitar and Irish pipes accompaniment. The pub is fairly small and obviously an old building.

Physique realises there haven't even been introductions. "Oh! I'm Physique, by the way."

Pleiades skates along and tilts her head at the unfamiliar music, "That's... I've never heard anything like that."

Ellbeth says, "I'm Ellbeth Wyrd. Call me Elly."

Pleiades blinks. "Um... I'm Sergeant Seiglinde Nachtmann, but you can call me Sigi, or my call-sign, Pleiades. Er... are you related to Dr. Wyrd?"

Physique laughs. "Dr Weird?"

Ellbeth says, "I am Dr Ellbeth Wryd. I found a ring in a job lot of books and paraphernalia I bought in an online auction. It bestows youth. Kind of neat!"

Pleiades stares blankly, "W-wow! That's amazing. You look my age now! Or even younger. Um, and, uh, er, well, I mean, uh, you' uh, act younger too."

Physique says, "Really? Wow!"

Ellbeth grins cheerfully, "Yeah. It is kind of wow!"

Pleiades laughs, "Are you old enough to drink now?"

Physique says, "You'd better be careful. I bet a lot of people would want that ring!"

Ellbeth says, "Not in most of the States. But that hardly matters. I have the whole world to choose from."

Pleiades grins, then seems to think, "What happens if you take it off?"

Ellbeth says, "I go back to the age I was when I put it on. But why would I ever want to take it off? I like being young. I like being able to run without aching afterwards. Waking up without my joints hurting. Having the energy to do things."

Physique nods, but avoids saying "I know what you mean."

Physique says, "So let's drink to youth! When we have drinks."

Physique grins. "That was kind of an obvious hint, wasn't it?"

Pleiades grins, "Right! Let's, uh, party!"

Ellbeth nods and pushes the door of the pub open. It's quite crowded inside but Elly pushes her way through to the bar. She waits a few moments for the singer to finish the current song, and then says, "Three pints of Guinness please and a round for the house."

Pleiades skates in cautiously, not really being familiar with bars, on Earth or elsewhere.

There's a stage at one end of the pub. A three person band is on the stage, two girls and a man. The man playing guitar, one girl playing Irish pipes, and the second girl singing.

Physique has seen a number of bars and pubs by this point, but not one quite like this. She looks around at everything as she follows.

Pleiades gazes at the musicians, entranced.

The barkeep starts pouring the Guinness. It takes a while, as he has to wait for the head to subside after each trickle of Guinness into a glass. While waiting he announces the drinks on the house thanks to Ellbeth and serves as the locals come to the bar.

Pleiades takes her drink and cautiously takes a sip. Takes another sip. And another.

Ellbeth sips at her Guinness when it's ready, getting a foam mustache on her upper lip.

Physique takes a slow sip, tasting as well as (semi-consciously) taking notes on the composite organic compounds.

Pleiades peers at her glass, "So... is this beer?"

Physique blinks. "Haven't you had beer before?"

Pleiades shakes her head, "No... I had a glass of wine once though."

Ellbeth shakes her head. "No. This is Guinness. It's related to beer but isn't the same." She sees a fiddle on a small table near the girl playing the pipes and makes her way to the stage. On getting there she catches the girl's attention and points to the fiddle. The girl nods.

Physique says, "It's really not like American beer!"

Pleiades says, "It has a strange taste, but it's not bad."

Ellbeth vaults up onto the stage and lifts the fiddle to her chin, lightly pucking each string in turn at first to get a feel for the tone of the instrument. Then she listens to the song for a moment or two before she starts playing.

Physique wonders if people will think her oddly dressed. But they seem to be more interesting in their free drinks just now.

Pleiades watches to see what Ellbeth's going to do. And drinks her beer.

Physique drinks and watches too, wondering how much to let the alcohol affect her.

Alanna re-enters the bar, with an odd look on her face. This was technically her first time in Ireland, and she was almost afraid to talk, considering her accent. The Troubles weren't /too/ far removed from memory, after all. She slips back over to the table. "... I can't help but wonder how many immigration laws this infringes on." she comments to Ellbeth. "I mean... it's not like we passed border control, is it?"

Ellbeth plays the rest of the song and then stays on stage and plays with the group during the following two songs. Her playing blends flawlessly with the rest of the musical group, neither overshadowing nor being overshadowed by the other performers. When she puts the fiddle back down on the table and waves to the crowd in the pub there's clapping. Vaulting down from the stage she goes back to Pleiades and Physique. "I wonder if Alanna has gotten herself lost?" she comments thoughtfully. Then Alanna comes into the pub. "Nope, here she is! Barkeep a pint of Guinness for my friend and refills for everyone who wants one."

Pleiades takes another drink, and drinks it much less cautiously than the first. "Actually, Guiness is pretty tasty."

Physique is happy to accept another drink. "Yeah!"

Alanna blinks. "... Oh boy. How many drinks in are you guys?" she asks, looks at the table. "... Alright. Guess I should give this a try." she sits down. "... Hey, Pleiades, was it? This is the kinda non-work activity I was talking about." she nods to Physique. "... And I don't believe we met before?"

Physique says, "Hey, sorry - I'm Physique."

Ellbeth says, "I'm Elly."

Pleiades chugs down another Guiness, "I'm... I'm going to start on my fourth... I think?"

Physique says, "I'm not sure - does it matter?"

Alanna blinks. "... Holy hell." she says. "... Is your liver augmented?" she nods to 'Elly' "Hey there. Nice to meet you."

Physique says, "I mean - if it's ok, Elly. You must be spending a lot of money!"

Pleiades looks at her next glass, "I dunno... Why would that matter?"

Ellbeth grins, "Sure it's okay. I'm rich. Not Anthony Quinn rich but I'm not hurting for money."

Physique grins, "All of me is kind of augmented."

Ellbeth is being sensible in her drinking. After all she is the designated teleporter.

Physique says, "If I want I can metabolise the alcohol straight away so I don't get drunk, but where's the fun in that? Or I can get drunk without drinking but then I'd miss out on the taste."

Alanna shrugs. "Too much alchohol can wreck a liver. I mean... you're probably alright if it's just one event, but... you know." she nods to Physique. "Ah. You... Uh." she pauses. "... damn that sounds useful." she pauses. "... How do you do that?" She glances at her Guiness, then drinks it, with a slight shudder. Not an experienced drinker, it seems.

Pleiades sits down on a bar stool, "I am feelin' a litle weird..." She giggles, "Wyrd! And kinda warm."

Ellbeth laughs, "How many of those have you had?" she asks Pleiades.

Physique laughs. "Yeah, it's called being drunk... or tipsy at least anyway...."

Physique checks on Pleiades' systems to find out.

The barkeep calls out, "Last Orders." and the locals flock to the bar to order a last drink of the night.

Physique laughs. "Drunk. Definitely."

Pleiades huhs, "Drunk... that's... like when you have too much power and it goesh to yer head?"

Physique says, "Or like when you're badly coordinated but anaesthetised enough that walking into walls is fun."

Alanna blinks. "... Aw man, last orders already?" she asks, draining her glass. "Spent too long out on the prowl." she grumbles.

Alanna places her glass down, looking at Physique. "... Interesting choice of outfit, I must say. I'm guessing cold doesn't bother you?" she asks, a small grin on her face.

Ellbeth sees the towels being put over the pumps. "So who's up for a curry?" she asks. The classic British night out. Pub then curry.

Pleiades nods, "Shure! I jusht gotta pee firsht."

Physique says, "Not really, no. Anyway was kind of dressed for the gym! How was I to know we were going to teleport to Dublin.... sure, ok..."

Alanna grins. "... Oh gods, a curry. Sure. I could murder a Balti~" she purrs. "It's been ages..."

Physique says, "Murder...?"

Alanna blinks. "... It's a phrase. Figuratively."

Physique laughs. "It's a silly phrase. You should never eat your food till you've checked if it's alive."

Ellbeth checks with her PDA, looking up local times. "New Delhi is 3am. That's no good. Let's see. There's a great curry house in Nottingham though. Come on." Stepping outside she casts a gate spell opening a portal to Nottingham city centre.

The Balti House, Nottingham, England
Pleiades's gauntlet speaks, in German, "" Pleiades her self shakes her head, "I'm fine, really. I jusht feel a little dizzy."

Alanna doesn't know German!

Physique looks through the portal. "You sure that's Nottingham."

Ellbeth nods, "Yes. Look, you can see the restaurant through the gate. The one on the left down the street. The Balti House. Best curry house in England."

Alanna blinks. "... Plei, your glove seems to be speaking Kraut-speak." she says, stepping through. "... Ah, yes. Nottingham on Trent..." she chuckles. "... I'd prefer central London to be fair, but... hey, this is good. Good to be home."

Physique says, "OK, cool.... Say, Pleiades, how come you talk to your glove anyway?"

Pleiades nods, "Panzerfausht was built long time ago. Shpeak's Valken." She looks bleary eyed at Physique, "'S my partner. Gotta talk to partnersh. 'S good communication."

Pleiades wobbles atop her skates, which seem to be doing their best to hold her steady as she heads through the portal.

Physique laughs. "Speaks Vulcan? Oh.... it's alive? Didn't notice...

Alanna blinks. "Valken? Pretty sure that's German, hon." she pauses, trying to remember what she learnt of german back from school...

Alanna then says ""

Pleiades says, "Diff'rent dimenshion. Valken there. 'S a Artificial Intelligence Magic Focus Device." She bursts out laughing at Alanna's attempt at German. Panzerfaust replies politely, ""

Physique tries English to the glove. "Hi there, I'm Physique." She probes the glove to see if it's organic.

Ellbeth leads the way to the restaurant, "Come on."

Panzerfaust is inorganic. "I am sorry, but I do not understand Midgard Main."

Pleiades cheers and follows Ellbeth!

Physique says, "Nice to meet you too!"

Alanna shrugs. "As long as it doesn't start yelling 'Seig Heil' I think we should be fine." she chuckles. "... Ah, maybe that was poor taste..." she follows Elly. "... Do I know you from somewhere? You seem... eh. Oddly familiar."

Ellbeth nods to Alanna. "I'm Dr Ellbeth Wyrd. Only a bit younger, Alanna."

Physique laughs. "You could make a fortune with anti-aging cream commercials."

Ellbeth laughs, "I think using magic would be cheating though."

Physique says, "Oh yeah, cos they're always honest in commercials."

Ellbeth says seriously, "It's something I won't do. Appear in commercials. There's a limit to the dishonesty I can stomach." She pushes open the door of the restaurant and shouts out, "Table for four, please."

Alanna blinks. "... Wait, really? You're..." she pauses. "... You... holy crap, you look younger than me! ... Is this why we're over the pond for the drinking?" She pauses again. "I feel /old/ now." she looks herself over. "I'm only a few years off of 30..."

Ellbeth laughs and nods to Alanna. "Yeah. I can't buy a drink in most of the States. How far do you think I'd get if I tried to use my ID card?"

Pleiades sits down at the table, and lays her head on the surface

Alanna nods. "Nowhere, I guess." she nods. "... You... look good." she coughs. "... Hell of a way to have a midlife crisis." she grins at Ellbeth, rubbing Pleiades' back sympathetically.

Physique laughs.

Ellbeth sees everyone seated and TK's a couple of extra menus over to the table so there's one each. "Let's start with Poppudums and Onion Bhajis while we're waiting for the main meal. What's everyone having?"

Physique looks down the menu. "I don't even know how to say half of this."

Ellbeth says, "The Korma is mild. Then Madras is medium and the Vindalo is hot. Very spicy."

Alanna says, without even looking at the menu, "Chicken Tikka Balti, with Pilau rice here." she looks around the table. "And perhaps some Naan bread to share?" she blinks at Physique, then grins. "Oh, I'd recommend the Vindaloo, personally..."

Pleiades says, "I dunno any of this. Jusht somethin' good pleashe"

Physique says, "Ok, vindaloo sounds good!"

Alanna nods. "And the same for Pleiades, perhaps?" she asks, winking at Elly

The waiter is taking the orders. "Pleiades will have the Chicken Korma with peas pilau rice and cucumber raita. I'll have the Lamb Phal with pilau rice."

Ellbeth shakes her head at Alanna. "Not on her first time eating Indian."

The waiter shakes his head at Elly. "Phall not good for non Indian. You not eat it. Too hot. Too spicy."

Ellbeth grins up at the waiter, "If I finish the Phall do I get it free?" she challenges him.

Alanna pauses. "... Hey, Elly? Mind bringing Rae over? Might as well

Ellbeth nods, "Sure. Not a problem. Do you know where she is?"

Alanna nods. "... She'll probably be at her place. Student flats, near the university..."

Ellbeth opens a gate to the Student Quarter. "If you want to run and get her I'll hold the gate open as long as I can. If I have to close it I'll reopen it every minute."

Alanna nods and pops through, looking for Rae.

Rae isn't hard to find though she wasn't expecting Alanna and smiles as she is just coming out of the building where her flat is.

Alanna grins. "Hey. Want to go grab dinner?" she asks

Rae nods her head as she moves to Join Alanna, "Sure, I could eat."

While Alanna is getting Rae, Elly brings a fifth chair to the table with telekineses and orders a pint of lager for everyone.

Pleiades eyes it suspiciously, "More beer?"

Ellbeth says, "Lager. A very light form of beer. Traditional with a curry."

Pleiades says, "Can I have water instead? Or soda?"

Alanna grins and nigh-drags the smaller woman through the portal, speedily.

Ellbeth nods, "Sure, Pleiades." And she amends to order to get Pleiades a pint glass of iced water.

Ellbeth grins as Alanna returns to Rae in tow, "Hi. I'm Elly. Grab a menu and order."

Physique says, "I'll have lager if it's traditional!"

Pleiades waves weakly to Rae, "Hi."

Ellbeth orders Carlsberg Export Special lagers. They are the best tasting. And as strong as wine.

Rae nods her head and is a little confused but she follows Alanna's lead.

Thw waiter nods to Elly. "You finish. You get it free." he agrees. And makes a mental note to tell the chef to make an extra hot Phall for the overconfident English girl.

Rae cocks her head to the side and then does look over the menu as she settles down to sit. She looks around the table, "Hi." she says and looks back to Alanna.

Pleiades noms on any bread on the rable

There are Poppudoms on the table and Onion Bhajis. Pints of lager in front of everyone except Pleiades.

Alanna nods. "Welcome to Nottingham, Rae." she giggles. "Dunno if you know these people... Well, that's Elly. There's also Pleiades and Physique." she smiles. "Ever had Indian before?" she asks, helping herself to a poppudom.

Ellbeth says, "Hi, Rae. Everyone else has already ordered. If you haven't eaten Indian before Alanna can give you advice."

Physique takes a poppadom too and tries out the various condiments.

Pleiades noms the onion thingies

Physique tries to decide whether to experience the good as intended or show off.

(editor's note: Sadly at this time, which was 2am for the Brits, lack of sleep caught up with half the group and the social scene faded out. Much like the British based players. However the in character introduction of the new young Elly (Ellbeth) seemed to have been a success.)