DNN Arc

An intermission in Rens's Arc, during which the party navigate the consequences of their identities being revealed by Delta News Network.

### **Session 45**

##### **Auster, Daz, Moth, Rens:**

The party, minus Cleo and Zirka, plus Susan and Devon, finalized their plan to infiltrate DNN headquarters. This involved Devon acting as lookout and Daz taking his interview while Auster, Moth, and Rens teleported in (with the help of Auster's boss) to gather as much information as they could as to why DNN's reliability had spiraled in the last few months - suspecting a possible connection to the Imontoids.

Once Daz and Devon had arrived on Festabay to enter DNN headquarters, Moth, Rens and Auster got teleported in. However, Auster's boss didn't have a layout of DNN's headquarters, so the trio all ended up in the same toilet stall. After leaving, Auster transformed into an employee he saw washing his hands, and the three of them left to find a nearby office computer.

Daz's interview included a lot of leading questions on DNN's part, which he attempted to answer truthfully and calmly. Suddenly this interview was interrupted by the CEO of DNN himself - Donovan Raines. Raines led Daz to his office, where he informed him that he knew an infiltration was occurring: security had apprehended Devon, and an alert flagged up that 'Imontoid' had been searched on the computer system (which was Rens' doing). Soon after, Raines sent the building into lockdown and sent his security to search for the rest of the party.

Upon hearing the lockdown begin, Moth, Rens and Auster ran back to the toilets they'd teleported in on to hide. This didn't end well. Auster tried to use his transformed self as a cover, which failed once the security guard discovered his bug-feeling hands. Meanwhile, Moth imitated aggressive shitting noises in an attempt to embarrass the guards into not checking his stall. Rens crouched on top of the toilet in another stall. The guards apprehended both Auster and Moth, but Rens managed to escape via crawling through the vents. Unfortunately, Rens has severe claustrophobia.

Moth and Auster were escorted to Donovan Raines' office, where he and Daz were waiting.

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##### **Cleo, Zirka:**

Cleo and Zirka arrived on Porila, quickly meeting a Vunerian man named Harrow. The man told them that he was searching for a mythical cave with a possible connection to the Destiny Cubes, so the three of them made their way to the cave together. Said cave held twelve pedestals for each Destiny Cube, plus a thirteenth. Cleo put the life cube in one of the pedestals, then took it out. Upon taking it out, she received a green electric shock of sorts.

The three then traveled to Harrow's camp, where Cleo and Zirka met 'The Seer', a de-facto leader who could use all forms of psionics. He also smoked a lot of space weed. The Seer telepathically connected with Cleo, which led to him informing Cleo that she *is* Omega - he felt Omega's presence along with her own in Cleo's mind. This confused Cleo greatly.

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### **Session 48**

Cleo had a long conversation with Zirka, and flew back to Totral from Porila, leaving her behind. Upon arrival at the Rascula spaceport, Cleo was attacked by Daz and Rens left so as to not interact with her, with Devon following in tow. Auster ate paint in the background, which ended up quelling Cleo and Daz's altercation purely by confusing everyone. Whilst walking around the spaceport, Rens explained to Devon why they're not on good terms with Cleo (her activities on the party ship ended up leaking their identity, which may get them accused of causing Kyon-14 to crash if they're recognised as a survivor). The two then entered the Arktos. Daz retrieved his arm from Cleo and followed suit, locking himself in the workshop to try and reattach the limb.

Some time later, the rest of the party headed to the ship and set course for the GPA headquarters.

Whilst traveling, Moth encouraged Devon to help Rens get some sleep, as they'd been forgoing any rest in favour of checking the ship for the past week. Devon agreed, and sought them out. After some convincing, Rens admitted that they felt the need to check on the ship because they fear the situation on Kyon-14 repeating itself - they need to stay vigilant, or their anxiety will spiral. Devon strongly reassured them that they don't need to be as vigilant as they have been, but also provided a practical solution - he suggested that the two of them take turns checking the ship, so Rens can get some sleep. Rens agreed to this.

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