Aaryanna_Mom

[quote name='Rachmaninoff'][B]EDIT: [/B]I won't lie guys, I'm pissed at how many were missed. You may as well vote me out since I've officially lost interest. :animeangr[/QUOTE]I apologize for saying this Sandy, but I feel the same way. :animesigh I'm sorry team. I know it makes me look like a bad loser, but I can't help but feel bad for both sides after all the work they put into their posts. :animedepr [spoiler] you missed a lot Sandy, even I can see that [/spoiler]

[quote name='Shy'][size=1]I just posted. Again I apologize for the delays in that. I'm writing Nakeisha as being a little overconfident and snobbish. No doubt the first mission will serve to humble the young woman. -Shy[/size][/QUOTE]I noticed that. ;) So I played on that to have Catherine concerned that she'll get the bright idea to 'upgrade' the medical equipment. lol Anyway, I'm looking forward to our first mission, especially since everyone is on board so to speak. :catgirl:

It had taken her a while but Catherine had finally finished checking sickbay as well as the medical supplies that were suppose to be on board. Usually that was handled by someone else, but experience told her that failure to check it herself would always result in realizing later that something vital was missing. But everything was in order and moments later she had gathered her things from where she had set them in sickbay and followed the map on the CCB that Dr Henderson had given her to where their quarters were located. There was nothing indicating that they had been preassigned to a room and she quickly discovered that those rooms that were taken had some sort of tag on the outside to indicate it was occupied. Catherine continued down the hallway until she came to the very end, pressing the panel next to a door that did not have a tag on the outside, it opened immediately to admit her to a tiny cell like room. [I]I certainly hope there's some type of recreation facility on this ship or people are going to get dissatisfied with tiny quarters real quick. [/I] There was a small desk to the left side, just by the door and another door to the right leading to a small restroom and shower/bath. And at the very end of the room a small bed with a built in storage unit at the end for her things. It didn't take long for her to put everything away. The other medical equipment she had brought was already in sickbay. Then as she turned to leave she noticed a tag on the wall by the door. With a smile she took it along with the CCB and upon leaving she slid the tag into the slot on the door. Memorizing the number, there was an option to lock the door but she ignored it. Catherine started to head back to the bridge when she heard someone swear softly to themselves. Curious she walked towards the sound looking into another room where the door was open. Only to see someone from behind as she struggled to find a spot for all the stuff she had with her. "[B]They've got to be kidding me! There's not enough room here for anything![/B]" The unknown woman exclaimed. "[B]Perhaps you shouldn't have brought so much stuff then, after all the briefing indicated that everything we would need would already be on board.[/B]" Catherine smiled when the woman turned around, startled at the sound of her voice. "[B]You don't understand,[/B]" Nakeisha Rhodes said a bit disdainfully. "[B]The equipment is outdated and obsolete. I had to bring proper tools with me.[/B]" "[B]And why would you say that Dr. Nakeisha Rhodes? I may not been a mechanic such as yourself, but what I have seen so far is more than adequate for our needs.[/B]" "[B]Who are you?[/B]" Dr. Rhodes asked. "[B]Dr. Catherine Sanderson,[/B]" She extended her hand to shake Nakeisha's. "[B]I'm the ship's doctor.[/B]" "[B]Ah I see, nice to meet you Doctor. As for the equipment, well it's just that the stuff here is so old. Why use out of date equipment if you don't have to?[/B]" Catherine couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at that statement. [I]She's kidding right? Newer does not mean better. [/I]With an inward groan she responded. "[B]It's simple Dr. Rhodes, you use it because it works. Now if you'll excuse me it's close to launch time and I don't want miss it.[/B]" With a slight bow she turned and headed for the bridge.[I] I hope that idiot doesn't get the bright idea to mess with any of the medical equipment.[/I] Because in the end, newer really didn't mean better. [I]I'd better talk to Colonel DeSouza about her. [/I]Catherine thought as she entered the bridge.

Hmmm... I was really hoping to see that the other judges had commented by now since I've been very curious to see how this finally turned out. That and I wanted to comment after the final decision so I could congratulate the winner. Anyway... I'll start with your story Beth. I'm going to leave the grammar out since it's been long enough for me that I wouldn't even know enough to catch the mistakes. I certainly didn't notice all the fragments Allamorph pointed out. Probably because a slight change in punctuation would have made them whole sentences instead of fragments. I did have a little trouble figuring out what was going on at the beginning with Lareth, but once I sorted that out the story flowed pretty well. Overall I found the whole concept extremely fascinating and I couldn't help but wonder how something like that would look if it were a short film or movie. If only to see that flat world with the strange forcefields separating the sections to the bizarre structures that someone before them built to avoid the rains or rather the cleansing process which was suppose to remove those who were not suppose to be there. And most definitely the final city Lareth found himself in at the very end, that I would love to see. But what fascinated me the most was the concept of the '[I]old grounds[/I]' as the creature put it. And the idea '[I]where all life started before being set lose[/I]' it had me thinking of an alternate view to the garden of Eden if you will. The whole thing, even how the '[I]creature[/I]' gave Lareth no real answers was not only compelling but almost a bit terrifying to imagine. It was an ending that fits because as your story is called: "The End of the Beginning" There really is no end. In the end it reminded me of some of the Alfred Hitchcock movies I've watched, a bit bizarre, but on some level, surprising you with the ending. After all that had happened, that was not what I was expecting. Which made it all the more enjoyable. [CENTER]---------------------------------[/CENTER] BKstyles, or Matt, if that's alright with you. ;) Your story like others have mentioned did drag me down with those long sentences. Punctuation is the equivalent to taking a breath or a pause when speaking. So mentally, it is confusing since your mind is expecting that pause. So when it doesn't happen, it's very distracting. I did, on several occasions, have to go back and reread a section to make sure I was getting what you were saying. Now I can understand that you may have no trouble with it, but it's your story, you know what's going to happen so those unnatural lengthy sentences probably did not cause you to mentally go, huh? But as Crystia put it, anytime something is more than 30 words long, it needs to be reorganized. That's a lesson I too learned from my teacher so many years ago as well as the lesson to organize your words to accommodate your readers and not yourself. This does not require dumbing down your work but rather changing the format to fit into what most people are use to reading. Now as for the story, it does fit the theme really well. It's very sci-fi in nature and in many ways it reminds me of all the shows I grew up on. The story was interesting and fun to read. However, I did not like that it was not a short story. It felt like we never got to know what was going on with this race that was intent on destroying humankind. What confused me the most was this: [INDENT]Eventually, after several futile attempts to match the Vespas in strength, portions of Earth were used as further examples of their power. Parts of the Middle East, Africa, the states of the central United States and eastern Russia were all attacked from space and left in ruin.[/INDENT] I did not understand why a race so intent on our destruction simply fired warning shots so to speak since the story is painting them as a force that is more interested in our utter annihilation. There was so much left unsaid in the first chapter, and it ended with no resolution but rather a [I]see you next chapter[/I] framework. So though I think you too have a great story, it really isn't suited to be a short story at all. I think that really hurt in the sense that you were trying to get enough details in there to tell the story when it's obvious that it requires far more than 7-8 pages in word. It felt as if it was unnaturally stuffed with details. In the end, though I did enjoy it. I'd certainly like to see it re-written without the restraints since that first chapter needs to be fleshed out to represent what you truly were trying to tell. Anyway, overall I enjoyed both stories. :catgirl: And congratulations in advance to whoever the judges finally choose.

[quote name='The Boss'][color=darkred][size=1] I think I'd have to be a little more respectful. How's Mrs. Kathy sound?[/color][/size][/QUOTE]Works for me. But honestly, either one would do. :catgirl: And I mean that for anyone here.

[quote name='SunfallE'][COLOR="goldenrod"]It?s been a while since we?ve had one of these and because [B][U]repeat threads are a good thing[/U][/B], I say it?s time we had one again. [/COLOR][/QUOTE]I agree, they are good. Honestly, I just don't understand the negative attitude towards repeat topics. Once the rest of you kids have lived as long as I have, you'll realize that on some level, everything you talk about, read, wear, listen to musically, etc. Will be a repeat on some level. All I'd have to do is pull out some of my older clothing that is practically identical to what kids are wearing today and raving over how 'new' it is to prove my point. Anyway, as many of you know, my user name is simple. It's based on my daughter's user name Aaryanna. Since I'm her mother, all I did was add _Mom to the end, since I'm Aaryanna's Mom. ;) I'm not very original when it comes to names. But then other than OtakuBoards, I've never joined a forum before and I really have no plans to join another one. Keeping up with one is more than enough for me. Overall the name has no special meaning beyond what I just explained, and if I did change it, it would be to something reflecting what I am. A mother. But for now I see no reason to change it since I like it. Though if people prefer to call me by my given name Kathy, that's fine too. :catgirl:

"[B]Why are we staying here in sector one William? Kiva has been sent elsewhere, we should get the hell out of here! All Jared has to do is get slightly curious about what Blaine was telling him and he'll figure out who I really am![/B]" Daniel was pacing back and forth on the bridge of the Tryst. Ever since he had left the Creator he had been staying there with the rest of the crew. Since even though things were fairly calm in sector one there were still occasional fights breaking out. Especially on Reflection, people were getting restless and starting to question just how long Martial Law would be in place. "[B]Relax Daniel, Kiva has been sent to sector fourteen, and my agents assure me that she'll be there for a while. Apparently a number of civilians took it upon themselves to head for that sector to do away with the research. Until that is dealt with Kiva won't be going anywhere. And even then it will take time for her to return. So long as she's gone we can outrun any military vessel here.[/B]" Daniel shot William an annoyed glance before finally taking a seat next to him, sighing with frustration. "[B]Gods, how can you be so calm? Especially after what happened?[/B]" Daniel shuddered a bit at the thought. He wasn't sure which was more upsetting, dealing with Blaine or Jared. Blaine was annoying, but Jared was a much bigger threat. If he figured it out and Williams agents didn't catch wind of it in time. [I]Even the Tryst is not immune to a surprise attack. [/I] "[B]Fine. I understand, we need to stay, I just hope to God I don't end up saying I told you so.[/B]" Daniel started to get up to head to his quarters on the ship but halted when William touched his sleeve. "[B]I won't deny that it's a risk, but if things work out I intend to leave the sector after a few more things are dealt with. Erica's plans depend on us making sure certain things happen.[/B]" He couldn't help but laugh at that. "[B]Honesty William, you never tell me anything. I mean, Erica Kendrik? Of all people I would have never thought that she was the leader of the resistance. How long have you known?[/B]" "[B]She transfered control of the Resistance to me shortly before the attack in sector seven. Before that even I did not know who she was and I'm sure you can imagine why.[/B]" William smiled sadly. "[B]She's an amazing woman, that's for sure. Even in the end she's using everything she has to bring to light the problems with our government.[/B]" Daniel sat back down with another sigh. "[B]She's a thousand times smarter than all of us. Hell! I wish we could do something about her. Even if they can't torture her, no one should be stuck in a tiny cell until they die. If they don't execute her that is.[/B]" "[B]They won't not after she exposed Sandra's father and that her grandmother was also working for the Resistance. Stevens would be a fool to toss away the chance to learn what else Erica knows. And in spite of how Stevens appears, he's anything but a fool.[/B]" William leaned back a bit in his chair. "[B]You really should go and get some rest Daniel. We still have some things to take care of and you'll be useless if you're worn out.[/B]" Daniel just nodded and left the bridge. If only William would just tell him what this other thing was that they were going to do. [I]God, I hate how secretive William is![/I] Moments later, when he had entered his quarters Daniel walked over to the desk and picked up the new locket he had made, looking briefly at the picture of his mother before closing it again. At least Blaine and Jared had never seen the picture before the other one had been destroyed. That would have been a total disaster.

[quote name='Sandy']Oh, and Kathy, I hope everything's okay now (or as okay as they can be in your condition). Remember that you're a rolemodel to us all, you brave woman. ;D[/QUOTE]Thank you, and yes everything is going just fine. ;) I am doing much better. However, I do not have time to work on my post today. So unless it's a problem, look for it tomorrow. Also... Good work so far everyone. :catgirl: [B] EDIT:[/B] Okay, look for it tomorrow, or rather Friday. I do have it written up but now I have to fix it to match the 500 words, so I'll finish that up in the morning and post. ;) [B]EDIT:[/B] And finally! I'm sorry that took so long. It took me forever to get it to 500 words and yet still keep all the cliches in there. :animesigh I wanted to write it like a real story and yet doing so would have made it next to impossible as far as attempting to win goes. That and I wanted to do more with Fuzzers. lol He's just begging to be more central to the story. ;)

Fuzzers glared at the masked man, breathing fire and charring his outfit. ?[B]I?m the important sidekick here! Sasuka use the scroll you got![/B]? The masked man winced at the huge bump that appeared on his head, a bandage covering it. Seconds later it vanished. He moved close to Fuzzers and both of them made a super ugly deformed face of anger at one another. A question mark appeared above Sasuka?s head and then a light bulb. ?[B]Right! I forgot![/B]? She pulled it out and read the incantation, glowing with pink energy that when released turned everyone back to normal. ?[B]Damn you! I should have never listened to your evil plan![/B]? Sasuke turned and slashed his voluptuous evil sidekick in half who had just arrived. Gallons and gallons of blood went everywhere. Her decades of perfect service to the Martian throne were not enough to stop Sasuka. Time stood still as Sasuka gasped and then seconds later Rei, Himone, the masked man and then even Fuzzers. Then the view split as it showed each of them at the same time once again gasping. [I]This is too weird! [/I]Sasuka thought. ?[B]How could you? On a school day no less! It?s hard enough keeping up with all the classes I?ve missed because of you![/B]? For a split second the view behind Sasuka was one of raging flames as her power rose. Sasuka pulled out her special sword. ?[B]I promised I?d never use this again because of the pain it caused. But now I?ll show you![/B]? Sasuke laughed and recited the stupidest reason ever as to why he should win. Everyone turned blue in the face with little black lines on their forehead, mortified that their opponent was so embarrassing, until finally they looked away. Only to fall flat on their backs their feet up in the air being the only thing showing when Sasuke finished with the stupidest joke ever. ?[B]Why me?[/B]? Sasuka said tears hanging from her eyes, swinging back and forth like the pendulum of a clock. She started waxing poetic as she declared her intent to put an end to him. All the while Sasuke just stood there doing nothing. Sasuka got an idea, her features changed as her lips curled and whiskers seemed to appear. For a moment she looked like a cat! Rei was standing there her mouth open to the ground, while thoughts went through her mind, spoken one after another. ?[B]This is unbelievable![/B]? She finished, closing her mouth. Sasuka cracked her knuckles loudly as she ripped her outfit off to reveal her ultimate transformation! The rainbow bikini! She waved her sword and power raced towards Sasuke, the view switched so that it could be seen again from the side and then a third time to be seen as if from behind Sasuka. With a shudder it hit, throwing Sasuke backwards, but to her horror he survived the blast, in his underwear. Sasuka started to panic as clouds of tears and sweat surrounded her. ?[B]Now what Fuzzers?![/B]?

[quote name='Sakura'][COLOR="Navy"][SIZE="1"]Yay, looking forward to this. ^^[/SIZE][/COLOR][/QUOTE]You and me both. ;) There aren't anywhere near enough rpg's like this around. I like the space travel Sci - Fi type of deal, so it's good to see another one running. Also, I had you thought of making note of terms like the CCB (computerized clip board)? It just seems to me that if you plan on introducing more terms like that, every so often it would be useful if a list was posted here in the underground thread updating it, making it easier to keep track of such terms. I was thinking that once I get started on the medical side of this, I'd end up with abbreviations along those lines as well in the rpg. Though if you're not, then I'll not worry about it. It's not like keep such terms straight really matters. It would be nifty though. But only because I like that kind of detail. It just makes it more fun. :catgirl:

It's been a while since this topic was brought up, or rather in a sense where people are discussing it a bit more deeply. Still since the last time I commented, my views have not changed. I do not agree with homosexuality at all. I've been raised to believe that it's a sin and that view has not changed. And it?s not easy to drop things you?ve learned as a kid, or to accept something you do not agree with. Or as some would put it, learn to be tolerant. To accept that it?s not your place to make other?s choices for them. But at least I have moved to the point where regardless of what I think, I no longer try or expect others to think the same. Yes I think it's wrong, yes I think it's a sin. But do I try to interfere? No. Because in the end, according to my beliefs, that will be God's call, not mine. I suppose the one thing I have learned or perhaps think differently in regards to this issue, is that I no longer support legislation that would restrict the rights of gays in any manner. Because it is hypocritical for one to say that it's their choice and then turn around and support laws that would take that choice away from them. What makes that sad, for me that is, is that it took me over thirty years to realize that.

[I]So today's the day is it?[/I] Catherine thought as she gathered her things from the transport she had taken to the space port. Everything had been taken care of, all of her patients reassigned to other doctors and now as she handed her ID to the security at the space port, it still seemed a bit unreal. She had thought that she wanted to get away but now? "[B]Everything is in order Dr. Sanderson, if you'll just come this way please.[/B]" He returned her ID to her. ID that she simply slipped back into her pocket. Then Catherine just politely nodded and picked up her things and mindlessly followed the security through passageway after passageway until finally they came to where the ship was located. She didn't give it much thought, other than to note that it easily looked big enough for a crew of ten. Something she was already aware of having requested the medical records for each person besides herself. Once again Catherine nodded politely and then thanked the security after being shown the docking doors and entering the ship. She was on her way to the bridge when she noticed the sign indicating that the sickbay was just down the passageway. [I]I should set my things down in there first.[/I] Without hesitation she did so, tearing herself away from checking it out. She needed to check in with Colonel Marcus DeSouza and Dr Brianna Henderson first and the security had indicated that they were already on board on the bridge. It took her very little time to find her way there, she recognized each of them from the medical records she had been reviewing last night. Marcus DeSouza, Brianna Henderson, Kendra Erickson, Michael J Travis and Morrison Vayne. "[B]Hello,[/B]" She spoke up. "[B]I'm Dr Catherine Sanderson, and forgive me for being blunt but when do we launch?[/B]" Colonel Marcus DeSouza answered promptly, "[B]In two hours Doctor.[/B]" "[B]In that case, unless you have something you need to discuss with me,[/B]" Catherine waited for him to shake his head negatively. "[B]I need to double check sickbay as well as the medical supplies before we leave.[/B]" "[B]I've already checked the supplies as they were loaded Doctor.[/B]" Brianna spoke up as she picked up the CCB and walked over to hand it to Catherine. "[B]Everything is listed here as well as where it should have been stored.[/B]" Catherine took the CCB and glanced at it briefly. "[B]Thank you. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got work to do.[/B]" She nodded politely and then left the bridge to head for sickbay. Once she finished checking it she'd move to the cargo where the rest of the supplies were stored.

Well I certainly didn't expect to actually find anything but just the same I did. It seems that this clue: [B]1 - I?m a bit of a Maniac going down the road, but to find me you have to hit rock bottom I?m told.[/B] Lead to this thread: [url]http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=48172&highlight=Maniac+road[/url] So it looks like Adam's Laptop has now been found. :catgirl:

Daniel had known that Jared would debrief him after what had happened. And though he tried to hide it he knew that Jared could tell he was uneasy around him. Even if it was obvious that he was not under suspicion, he worried that his nervousness would result in Jared investigating him. But instead as he sat in a chair across from Jared in what was an office in the sickbay it was obvious that Jared was more interested in Blaine's actions. His questions clearly centered around proving that Blaine was guilty of kidnapping among other charges. [I]Kerstin was right. Blaine won't be getting out of this one. [/I] He kept his gaze directed towards his hands carefully folded in his lap, only looking up occasionally. Answering everything he was asked, describing everything that happened, leaving nothing out. Not even when Blaine's men had taken his locket and destroyed it. Explaining that it had contained a picture of his mother who had died when he was young. Kerstin had seen it, but only briefly and Jared would have no reason to show her a picture of his mother, or rather the one for his fake identity. And even then Kerstin was unlikely to realize that they were not the same picture. They continued for a bit until Jared seemed to be wrapping things up. "[B]I'd like for you to clear up one more thing for me Daniel.[/b]" Jared said. "[b]Blaine is claiming that you took excessive measures to protect Kerstin. Something that you have admitted to doing without giving any reason as to why you would do that for a total stranger. Blaine is convinced that your claims that you've been doing so since you are attracted to her are incorrect. He is quite insistent that your actions are consistent with someone who is or has been an officer in the military. Based on my experience I'm inclined to agree with that assessment. And yet your public record shows no such service. Perhaps you could explain to me just why you did it?[/B]" Daniel froze.[I] Hell! What do I tell him? [/I] He looked up to see Jared waiting patiently for his answer. It was one thing to face Blaine, but Jared? [I]If I don't answer this correctly Jared will keep me here until he finds out the truth.[/I] No matter what he thought of Jared, even Daniel knew that when it came to interrogations, Jared never left anything in the dark. He always followed every line of reasoning until an answer was found. And that was something he could not afford. If he truly investigated him... "[B]I don't know why.[/B]" Daniel finally said, looking back down. "[B]It is true what I told Blaine about why William and I are here at Reflection. His silly hunt for a wife and all that. And before we were kidnapped I had never met Kerstin.[/B]" He looked back up. "[B]And yet some part of me just couldn't stop myself from trying to stop them from hurting her. I don't understand it. Even though those disruptor restraints hurt I just couldn't sit by and do nothing.[/B]" Jared gave him an interesting look. "[B]And you're sure there was nothing else to it? After all it is highly unusual for anyone to keep taking punishment of that nature.[/B]" Daniel nodded. "[B]Quite. I'm sure you saw in my public record that I did attend a year at the military academy, but I did not finish. I was not there long enough to graduate let alone learn how an officer is expected to behave. Or what their actions would have been in a situation like that. Unless it is similar to to what is expected of a true gentleman. And that is that one would never stand idly by why a lady is in distress. I may be old fashioned Commander, but regardless of who it was I would never stand by and do nothing.[/B]" He waited to see what Jared would say, but then he surprised him by chuckling at him. "[B]I would imagine that for someone like Blaine the idea of being a gentleman is a concept beyond his understanding. Anyway, what matters is that both of you were recovered before Blaine had a chance to complete his idea of education. Not that it will save him from execution, but had he done to Kerstin what he has done to others...[/B]" Daniel shivered at the hard cold look in Jared's eyes. He knew full well just what Jared was capable of. Jared just shook his head a bit and continued. "[B]Anyway, you're free to return to Reflection. However I expect you to stay in sector one. Once things are cleared up I may require your presence when Blaine is formally charged.[/B]" Jared stood up. "[B]For now return to your room. I'll send someone along to escort you to a transport room in a bit[/B]." And with that he left. Once Jared had left he breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment there he had thought Jared wasn't going to believe him. Still as he got up and headed back to the room he had first woken up in the thought crossed his mind that the sooner he was off the [I]Creator[/I], the better.

I'm terribly sorry Sandy. I had intended to post yesterday but I was so tired I ended up sleeping most of the day. However, before Rachmaninoff went to bed he wrote up a quick pm and sent it to me so I'd know he already started a post. All he has to do is finish it. He assures me that he will have that up later today once he's gotten some rest. ;) And then it will be the Ace's turn yet again. So I hope that's satisfactory for you.

[quote name='Jeremiah']Even without a "sanctity of life" religious conviction, I don't understand why it is accpetable to abort some child's life at all. There must be something I'm missing here.[/QUOTE]Freedom of choice. Even if we disagree with it. In the end each person has to make that choice for themselves. It's something that I disagree with when the religion I belong to makes statements like this:[I] Human life is a sacred gift from God. Elective abortion for personal or social convenience is contrary to the will and the commandments of God. Church members who submit to, perform, encourage, pay for, or arrange for such abortions may lose their membership in the Church.[/I] And yet they turn around and support what the government is doing: [INDENT]About seven years ago, in response to parents' complaints, lawmakers decided to give parents and communities control over sex education instruction in Utah. The law allowed school boards, with parental involvement, to choose human sexuality materials stricter than state guidelines. The spectrum of sex education in Utah schools now includes abstinence on one end and adoption on the other. Many high schools cannot teach birth control by use of contraceptives unless parents give written permission.[/INDENT] I won't bother to give the details on everything since it's a constant battle around here. But in my opinion, you can't take away people's right to make informed choices. Even if you don't agree with it. And it's far from right to punish members who do get an abortion after reducing options that would better educate them on how to avoid getting pregnant in the first place. Most of the time kids are only taught abstinence since people think that their kids won't sleep around. Very naive. As for adults. Where do we draw the line when it comes to telling them what they can and cannot do? I disagree with it, but I am not comfortable with thinking I am correct in taking that choice away from a total stranger.

[b]Name[/b]: Catherine Sanderson [b]Gender[/b]: Female [b]Age[/b]: 32 [b]Description[/b]: 5'5 at 130, medium build with brown shoulder length hair and brown eyes. Physically fit. [b]Position[/b]: Medic [b]Credentials[/b]: -Ph.D in cross species medicine. -Specializes in treating the diseases that crop up from exposure among the different races. -Two years working at a hospital before forming her own practice. -Six years running her own practice on the Creids home world. -Trained in emergency response for critical care for other races. [b]Reason for Applying[/b]: Catherine's only family was killed in an accident just over a year ago. She's looking for a something that will take her off world. The further the better. She's also curious about studying other races that are not a part of the CIF and she sees it as a good opportunity to not only get away but to see other things firsthand instead of reading about it in a medical log. [b]Living Immediate Family[/b]: None [b]Other Expertise[/b] Chemistry - Catherine likes to study different medicines and their effects on other races. Pilot's license - Though she only knows how to fly smaller spaceships such as a shuttle. Mechanic. - Only the very basics required to repair medical equipment.

Right now my anti-drug is pretty specific. I'm on a number of medications that mixing them with illegal as well as legal or alcohol is quite dangerous. Not that I'd take them anyway, even if I didn't have to worry about that. By far my most pressing anti-drug is my children and my grandkids as well. Not only do I wish to set a good example by not taking them, I don't want it to interfere in any way with taking care of them or being a part of their lives. I don't doubt that some people can and do use them in moderation. But I would rather steer clear of them in the first place. There are religious reasons as well, but I hardly need to go into that.

Mother, after the disturbing events in Grape Ape's office as well as other events on the boards went to her room and started packing her bags. It didn't take long, since she didn't have much. Then she sent a message for both Crystia and Fluff her daughter to join her. Waiting patiently until they arrived. "[B]Hey! What are you doing? Why are you leaving Mom? It's not because of that old man claiming he's your father is it? I mean come on! Even I know he has to be a fake.[/B]" Fluff said. "[B]No hun that's not it at all.[/B]" Mother pointed to a thread: The Daily Jihad--[B]M--[VSL][/B] and then to their own thread: FQFG2: Counter-Terrorism Unit [B][PG][/B] Both Crystia and Fluff looked at the ratings, their mouths opening in a slight [B]O[/B] of understanding. "[B]That is why. I have tried to be patient, to be understanding, but this is not what I signed up for. What's the point in having a rating system if one is going to turn around and change the rules in the middle of the game?[/B]" Mother shook her head sadly. "[B]I see, will you be taking Fluff with you then?[/B]" Crystia asked. "[B]No, I understand the two of you have been working on an event together, so I want to ask you to look out for her for me Crystia.[/B]" Crystia nodded that she would. "[B]I understand Mother. I promise that I'll do my best to protect Fluff.[/B]" "[B]Hey![/B]" Fluff spoke up! "[B]I'm old enough to take care of myself you know! I'm fifteen![/B]" Mother just ruffled her hair while Fluff pouted a bit. Then she handed her letter of resignation to Crystia, "[B]Give that to Grape Ape if you please, I don't want to talk to anyone anymore. No more fighting, no more arguing. I'm going to go back to what I've always done.[/B]" She gave both of them a fierce hug. And then took herself to the entrance of the CTU where a cab was waiting for her. A few minutes later, Mother was gone for good.

[quote name='2007DigitalBoy'][COLOR="DarkOrange"]Anywho, Aaryana Mum, assigning me to articles without my permission? You're lucky I like you XD Anywho, I'll happily do them game threads as well as lay claim to the What is OB? thread.[/COLOR][/QUOTE]I'm glad to hear that you like me. ;) My reasoning however was that since you already wrote the first one it would be unfair to turn around and give the assignment to someone else. :catgirl: I do find it funny that three people want to do the dual one with the most controversy attached to it. Well other than the What is OB? since that includes the banning of CC/Mitch. And since SunfallE said she was fine with you doing it BKstyles I'll go ahead and indicate that you will be doing it. Also, I'd if anyone has recommendations for member of the month or artist of the month I'd like those sent via pm so it's a surprise to the member in question. And I'd still love to see some reviews written by members. I was glad we had the links for theOtaku. But I'd love to see some done by OB members.

Thank you very much Crystia for the first article, or rather the second since I still have the one I'd like you to expand 2007DigitalBoy. And to do that I'd like you to add these two threads into the mix, a sort of these types of silly games pop up from time to time sort of deal. [URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57363"][U]Would you rather? version 3.0[/U][/URL] ~2007DigitalBoy [URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57356"][U]What do your Avatar, Signature and title say to other people?[/U][/URL] ~2007DigitalBoy Also I went through the boards looking for some things to report and this is what I've found so far. But by all means if you see something else then declare your intent to write about it by posting here. [URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57362"][U]Guide To Becoming An Internet Superstar At OtakuBoards - An Essay[/U][/URL] ~SunfallE [URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57084"][U]Graphic Worm 2007[/U][/URL] [URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57470"][U]What is OB?[/U][/URL] ~2007DigitalBoy [URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57478"][U]Sci-Fi Showdown [Duel] - [PG][/U][/URL] These last two are tied together. Because the closure of the padded room party lead to the controversial thread[I] I'm a little confused[/I]. Which was later removed. But this chain of events lead to the creation of the thread about what is and isn't appropriate for the Adventure Square. I'd prefer that someone who followed along and read the [I]I'm a little confused [/I]thread before it was removed, since I'd like it to tie together. And include the fact that Desbreko closed the Survivor 4 thread as a type of joke/teach deal in regards to the whole affair since Sandy closed the Padded room party and that spawned the [I]I'm a little confused[/I] and so on. [URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57468"][U]¡The Return of the Padded Room Party ! Everyone Invited! [PG][/U][/URL] ~BKstyles [URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57473"][U]What kinds of threads are and are not appropriate for the Adventure Square?[/U][/URL] ~BKstyles Also for who ever does the What is OB, I picked that because it's where James posted indicating that he had banned Copycatalyst A move that made quite a few members happy. So I'd like it to include that thread and the controversial events that surrounded it in the end. And the Sci-Fi showdown even though the stories are not posted yet seems like a fun idea for the OB Anthology. And since we are still on a monthly schedule, it should be finished before the next edition. So someone can claim it, and then wait for it to be concluded to write the article. Anyway... If the rest of you have any ideas or other stuff that would improve the format of the actual paper thread just let me know.:catgirl:

[quote name='Sandy']Hope these answered your questions![/QUOTE]It does, thank you. I was sure that was what you meant, but still. I wanted to be positive about it. ;)

Sounds good to me, though as for the order I'll pm all of you about that. Unless Sandy wants to know what we've decided on, I'm thinking it would be better to leave that up in the air. Also, I agree with you Aaryanna, going second and last is something that can definitely work to our advantage, for the same reasons you already listed. Even if each team member posts differently we'll get a good idea of what to expect and we'll have the opportunity to really put a good solid finishing post in. The only thing we have to worry about is Sandy missing a cliche. I sincerely hope he's very familiar with them since it's going to frustrate me if we lose a lot of points due to him not recognizing one. Other than that I think this will be rather interesting. And since I'm not completely sure on how to write it, I'm pleased that someone else will be getting this thing rolling. Though I'm sure BKstyles and the other Aces were not planning on their posts serving as an example. ;) Especially since they can't afford to be misleading if they want to win. They'll have no choice but to do the best they can.

[quote name='Sandy'][font=Century Gothic][b]3.[/b] The posts should, as said, form a [b]continuous story[/b] with the same titular character who is given in the title after the rules. The same way the first post starts the story, [b]the last post should end it[/b].[/font][/QUOTE]Just to make sure I understand you clearly, by titular you mean that though they may have the same name as a character from an anime, we do not have to be accurate as to which series they are from. Correct? I am assuming that being true to the actual anime series is not the point here but like you said, the actual anime/manga style of story. In other words, the character may be named Naruto, this is just an example, but the story does not have to even include what is in that show. Also, if the Aces do post placing the character in a series I am not familiar with by writing as if making an episode/fan fiction from a series... Is it acceptable if I completely disregard that and mold the story to steer away from trying to essentially write a fan fiction? Mind you I would do that in a manner that is semi believable. Because if this requires learning about a show to do it. It's not going to happen. Even if I had the money to pick up the DVD's to a series. I would not do so. If you could clear this up for me Sandy I would appreciate it. Thank you.

At first Daniel did not know where he was when he woke up. The last thing he could recall was Blaine's men running him though another one of what he referred to as a '[I]lesson[/I]' when they had taken him back to the room after Blaine had interrogated him. But unlike the other times when they had used the disruptor restraints on him, this time it felt different. It had been a long time but it felt like he had been stunned as well. And for a while he just stared at the ceiling from the bed he was lying in. His thoughts still a bit sluggish. Then as if someone had tossed cold water on him everything hit all at once. Daniel recognized the unique layout as well as the material that was used to build spaceships. He was on board a battle ship. [I]What? [/I]He started to sit up only to realize that the disruptor restraints were gone as well. [I]How did I get...?[/I] His train of thought was interrupted by the door opening and a medial officer entering the room, sporting the insignia of the Creator.[I] I'm on the Creator?[/I] Daniel froze. [I]Did Blaine figure out who I really am? Hell![/I] "[B]Relax![/B]" The doctor spoke, misinterpreting his panicked expression. "[B]You're on board the Creator. Blaine Uratak has been taken care of.[/B]" [I] Relax? Being on the same ship as Jared is hardly relaxing![/I] Daniel thought. Though he kept that to himself. "[B]What about Kerstin? Is she alright?[/B]" He asked when a quick glance showed that he was alone. The doctor smiled, "[B]She's fine. I have her resting in the next room. It will be a little longer before she wakes up since she was caught by several stun blasts. She'll be just fine though. You on the other hand are lucky to have been found when you were.[/B]" He frowned a bit. "[B]It took very little for me to fix it, but using disruptor restraints on someone to the point that it causes nerve damage is unacceptable.[/B]" He shrugged and waved his right hand slightly in a move of dismissal. "[B]Not that I couldn't have fixed it anyway, it just would have taken a lot longer. Still I'm recommending that you stay here overnight and then once I check you over again tomorrow you'll be released.[/B]" [I]Unacceptable? What the hell?[/I] Daniel just wanted to laugh at the irony of that statement, after all the military was not above using torture to get the information they wanted from someone. "[B]I see, thank you doctor. I do have one request though. I need to contact my friend William to let him know I'm all right.[/B]" "[B]Commander Jared has already seen to that. Once I release you tomorrow both of you will be required to give a statement to Jared in regards to Blaine. Once you've done that you both can go back to Reflection. Now any more questions for me?[/B]" Daniel shook his head. There was no point in requesting to be allowed to leave immediately. "[B]Good,[/B]" The doctor said even as he gave Daniel a shot. "[B]Now before you ask what that was for, it's to make sure you get some rest. After what happened your nerves need a break. I'll be back later to check on you.[/B]" And with that the doctor left. As much as he wanted to leave, as the sedative the doctor gave him started to work Daniel finally just resigned himself to being stuck on the Creator for a while longer. Concerns about being found out as well as dealing with Jared were his foremost thoughts until a few minutes later he fell back asleep.