From: owner-kats-digest To: kats-digest Subject: kats-digest V1 #1 Reply-To: kats Errors-To: owner-kats-digest Precedence: bulk kats-digest Thursday, 29 August 1996 Volume 01 : Number 001 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Max Fox Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 06:52:20 -0400 (EDT) Subject: test 1 Kats! ------------------------------ From: Max Fox Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 07:11:13 -0400 (EDT) Subject: test 2 test ------------------------------ From: Max Fox Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 08:16:15 -0400 (EDT) Subject: test 3 test1 ------------------------------ From: Max Fox Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 08:31:41 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Test 11 Kats ------------------------------ From: Max Fox Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 08:44:07 -0400 (EDT) Subject: test 5 Kats ------------------------------ End of kats-digest V1 #1 ************************ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Majordomo file: list 'kats-digest' file 'v01.n002' Date: Sat, 23 Aug 1997 06:11:48 -0400 (EDT) From: Majordomo@maxie.com To: GateKat@SWATKats.Net -- From: owner-kats-digest To: kats-digest Subject: kats-digest V1 #2 Reply-To: kats Errors-To: owner-kats-digest Precedence: bulk kats-digest Friday, 30 August 1996 Volume 01 : Number 002 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Razor Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 12:57:13 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [none] Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 12:51:42 -0400 (EDT) From: Razor To: kats@maxie.com Test message ------------------------------ From: razor@netcom.com (Dana Uehara) Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 13:11:53 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [none] testing ------------------------------ From: razor@netcom.com (Dana Uehara) Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 15:27:47 -0700 Subject: [none] testing [ Moderator's note: additional testing added ] ------------------------------ From: Miles Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 11:36:42 -0500 Subject: Re: You know you've been online to long when... (fwd) [ DISCLAIMER: THIS IS *ONLY* A TEST POST ] At 05:18 PM 8/26/96 -0700, you wrote: >I got this in email from a former high school classmate (now fellow alum). >Somehow I get the feeling some (if not all) of you may have seen this >before. If you haven't already seen this, enjoy! If you *have* already >seen this, well... enjoy it again! ;-) Ya know... it's funny but I've never had this one. :) heh... THANKS! Now I can start on my entire collection of jokes fresh off with a neat batch! :) heh Ciao! :) ------------------------------ From: Razor Date: Fri, 30 Aug 1996 09:22:56 -0700 (PDT) Subject: no subject (file transmission) **** Note/disclaimer from the moderator **** This is intended as a test message as well as a log of what went on TP-wise today (for Kagemushi, Decker, Donatello and Razor -- you know who you are). As far as I can tell, only one person (Max_Fox) isn't involved in the TP directly -- but I don't think this should present any major problems. If it does, plase let me know at 'razor@maxie.com'. -- Razor Kagemushi's living room This room is illuminated by small paper lanterns, and is tastefully decorated with Japanese art; the most notable is a painting of Ten Shin, the sky dragon, on the sliding panel to the east, which leads to the little samurai's bedchamber. There are tatami mats on the floor, and lots of soft, fluffy pillows. A long, low table graces the center of the room. In the far corner is a picture of the emperor, and below that, a rack for armor and swords. [ Kagemushi's living room looks back at you ] Contents: a lavish bouquet of flowers Katana and wakizashi printout samurai armor A painting of the SwatKats A painting of Shaid A painting of Gryph A painting of Kelly A painting of Timber Kagemushi enters from the bedroom, to the east. Kagemushi has arrived. Kagemushi bows. "Ohayo!" Decker enters from the bedroom, to the east. Decker has arrived. Kagemushi has blue fur all over the front of his robe, but doens't seem to pay any attention to it. Decker grins as he sees Razor awake. "Time to try out that stuff Dane got ..." Razor blinks, looking rather disoriented. "Huh...?" Decker says, "Relax Razor, Dane got some thing which might help you ..."" Razor looks over at Decker, somewhat apprehensively. Decker opens the jar he handed to Kage-sensei earlier and dabs some of the crystal blue gel onto his fingers and tenderly spreads it over some of the more badly burnt areas on Razor You say, "What the...? What *is* that stuff?" Razor's burned areas feel icy and numb wherever Decker applied the gel. Decker shrugs, "It's supposed to help burns ... some low-tech herbal extract Dane swiped ... I think it's got a good dose of morphine in it ... You say, "But how did Dane...? And morphine...?" Kagemushi hmphs. HIS remedy is a low-tech herbal extract. Decker smirks, "You probably don't want to know ..." Kagemushi begins to remove the bandages on Razor's hands, feet, and tail. Razor raises an eyebrow at Decker. "Does Dane know you have this stuff?" Decker nods, "He got it for me ... for you actually." Razor blinks? "So Dane knows about me then...?" Decker notes that the gel probably contains some rather experimental chemicals which he didn't want to unduly worry Razor with ;) Razor mumbles "... ... ... take ... ... ... ... pig?", to Decker. Decker nods. "Dane Decker says, "...Dane's sharper than he lets on most of the time." Kagemushi points to the top of his head but says nothing. You say, "How'd he react when he found out about me?" Decker mumbles "... ... said ... it was tested ...", to Razor. Razor mumbles "Wonder if I'm ... ... (or first) ... to ... ...", to Decker. Decker says, "Calmly. He said he's guessed for quite a while considering the tactics and flight style of a pair of hotshot Enforcers who landed him in jail a long time ago ..." Razor hrms and nods. His hands, feet and tail look like they're healing rather nicely, btw... Decker mumbles "Decker wisely ... to ... on your last ... :)", to Razor. Razor mumbles "Razor snickers ... will ... *that* ... ... ...", to Decker. Decker pulls out the inhaler and put it over Razor's muzzle and sprays something in whixh smells like tart apples. Razor inhales normally and feels slightly woozy... Razor's throat and mouth feel numb, in addition to his being woozy... Kagemushi clears his throat. "Speak up, gentlekats. My hearing is not what it used to be." Decker smiles abashedly. Razor thinks he might be the first Kat to try out this particular treatment, but says nothing... partly because he *can't*, right now... Kagemushi notices the blue fur all over his robe and casually brushes it off. "Almost enough for that rug..." Decker says, "Eh, just reassuring Razor here about the safety of the stuff I'm using ..." Decker isn't shedding *that* badly! Kagemushi says, "And ARE you sure it is safe?" Razor wonders why Decker is profusely shedding yet again... did the holo-Dane zap him gain or something? ( again, that is... ) Decker says, "Ah ... result of a scuffle trying to give Dane a bath..." Razor chuckles softly, wondering if *that* succeeded... Decker's shedding appears to indicate otherwise. Razor smirks, then remembers something and looks a bit crestfallen. Kagemushi notes that his tub is very large....we could push Dane in. Kagemushi cocks is head at Razor but doesn't say anything. He knows what just came to Razor's mind. Decker looks questioningly at Razor, then at Kage-sensei. Razor feels his voice returning as the numbness fades... "Would three against one work...?" Kagemushi waves a hand dismissingly. "I think it would, if we were to trick him into it." You say, "Trick? You got something in mind, sensei?" Kagemushi rubs his chin. "Not quite. But perhaps we could simply convince him that it is needed." Razor sighs at Decker... "I've got something I really should tell you, bud..." he says, finally and slowly. Razor nods to Kage-sensei. "But telling him wouldn't convince him, would it?" Kagemushi says, "Has anyone ever told him to his face that his smell is offensive?" Decker says, "He takes it as a compliment." Kagemushi backpedals. Razor wants to tell Decker something? Decker says, "What do you want to say Razor?" Razor sighs. "Had to do with Anakata Island -- Kage-sensei already knows..." Kagemushi nods. "I already told Decker...." ( via the log that was sent, of course! ) Decker holds up a hand to stop Razor, "Kage-sensei said as much ..." Kagemushi's player had to think fast, since he and Decker were discussing that same thing before Razor woke up. :) Decker grips Razor lightly by the shoulder, "Things happen ... some beyond our control ..." Decker looks at Kage-sensei pointedly as he says the last bit. Razor nods and sighs, "But I still wish I could have done more..." Kagemushi looks down at the floor, his ears tucking tightly back again. Razor can't help but seeing the terrified look on the kitten's face he was unable to save. He hangs his head, too worked up to say any more... Kagemushi says, "Sometimes even a warrior needs to cry." ( imagine seeing, that is... (Razor's player still needs to wake up!) ) Razor rests his head in his hands. He sobs quietly, then finally looks up and sniffles. Decker hug razor ( ugh. Decker hug Razor. Kage hug Razor too. Both hug. Good. ) Razor notes that this situation is quite different from the one where he thought he had injured innocent civilians, because he actually witnessed death here, whereas in the other scenario the injuries were *assumed*... Kagemushi understands that.... Razor met the Kat whose life he saved -- the one who brought the flowers -- yesterday, but is somehow glad she didn't bring her son with her at the time. He doesn't know if he can face her son either... Kagemushi just shakes his head. You say, "If her son still blames me for his friend's death..." Kagemushi says, "...then the boy is a fool." Decker nods grimly. Kagemushi says, "Although all youngsters are. He will come to realize, in time, that had it not been for you, he AND his friend would have been lost." Razor sighs, then manages a weak smile. "You're right, sensei - -- but until then..." Kagemushi says, "I think you need to see the boy, Razor." Razor agonizes over what the other kitten's family must be thinking as well... Kagemushi doesn't think that will be possible today, for some reason, though. Razor would prefer to see the boy with you two around, to provide support, if nothing else. He doubts he'd be able to do it alone... Decker says, "Sure!" Kagemushi says, "Of course...." Razor smiles at Decker, "Thanks... and btw, I've got something for you..." He hands Decker a small bottle of anti-shedding medication that he picked up while on Anakata Island. "Somehow I think you'll need this even more now than ever." ( Furgaine, with Minoxidil? ) Decker blinks at the gift and chuckles. Razor ignores the spoof and continues, "You were leaving blue fur everywhere in our living room, so I figured you could use it... and somehow I think it was a *very* good idea..." Decker says, "Thanks for the thought ..." You say, "It's a traditional remedy used on the island -- don't knw if it works, but it's probably worth a try, at least. " Razor instructs, "You're supposed to drink it, a little a day. Not too much, or you'll disturb the natural shedding process of your fur." Decker raises an eyebrow at the mention of traditional remedies and gives Kage-sensei a sidelong glance, "ehhh, right." Kagemushi pats his pretty cobalt-blue belt..... ( traditional remedy. 95% alcohol. ) Decker frowns at Kage sensei and hopes he's not planning on a matching wardrobe. Razor thinks he'll put more stock in traditional remedies (the cabbage stew notwithstanding) after being here more often than not... Kagemushi smiles. "I think it goes very nicely with the red robe." Kagemushi leans over and runs his fingers up through the fur of Decker's chest. "If I had a good pair of shears, I could have a whole new robe to match. rzzzzzhhhhh....." Razor peers down at the tatami, which appears to have accumulated more blue fur on it than he last remembers. Some of it covers the hole that Decker had unravelled in the tatami some time ago (and that Razor had widened slightly)... Decker frowns disapprovingly at Kage-sensei. "Don't even think about it!" Kagemushi grins widely, showing off fangs that are just a bit longer, a bit sharper than they ought to be. "You'd grow it back in short order." You say, "That reminds me -- I oughta check with Donatello, if or when he comes back, and find out if he managed to analyze the contents of Decker's fur..." Kagemushi mumbles "... ticks, dandruff....", to Razor. Kagemushi whistles innocently. Razor chuckles and shakes his head. "That'd be Dane more, I think..." Decker harumphs! Razor idly runs his hand over the tatami and is somewhat surprised to receive a mild electrical shock as he touches bits of the fur. "What the...?" Decker says, "Not a good time to mention our washing machine's been giving me a real whopper of static cling problem?" Kagemushi chuckles. "I shall have to show you how to wash clothing properly, without a machine. Perhaps Dane needs that lesson more." You say, "Static cling? You haven't been using fabric softener?" Decker says, "Dane had an accident with it ..." You say, "An accident?!" Decker says, "Never do laundry drunk ..." Razor waves a hand and frowns. "Never mind, I don't think I wanna know..." Decker snickers. Razor rubs one of his hands with the other. The fur feels rather coarse. Kagemushi shakes a finger at Razor. "Don't. You still have a few blisters, and I don't want themto break." Decker wonders if Razor should start using the softener in the bath ... Razor nods. "I guess this means I won't be running around anytime soon either, then." Razor chuckles at Decker. "If it isn't toxic, that may not be a bad idea..." Decker scruffles Razor lightly. Razor's feet feel really itchy, though. He tries his best not to scratch them, although he does rub them slightly against the tatami in an effort to relieve the sensation. Razor smiles and pulls Decker into a long, warm hug. You hug Decker! Decker hugs you in return and slaps you on the back a few times for good meaasure! Decker should be going now ... Kagemushi shoos Decker off to bed, after looking at the time. Razor nods and agrees with Kage-sensei. "Thanks for sticking around, bud..." he says to Decker. Decker says, "Get well soon!" Kagemushi boots Decker out the door. Sleep! Razor smiles and nods, giving Decker a claws-up as he leaves. Decker steps through the sliding panel to the south and exits the house. Decker has left. Kagemushi sits back down with a deep sigh. He gives Razor a somewhat sheepish smile. [|> Decker disconnected on FurryMUCK at 10:38:49. <|] You say, "What is it, sensei?" Kagemushi rubs at his topknot. "I was trying to apologize to Decker before you woke up, for having caused him to undergo the change. I know it is painful for him, and it has left him confused and discouraged. I can't help but blame myself for what he must now endure..... You say, "You mean the merge? As far as I know he wasn't involved in the Anakata Island incident at all...." Kagemushi nods. "That is what I mean." Kagemushi takes a deep breath and smiles that sheepish smile again. You say, "Well, you said 'change', so I wasn't too sure... but have things gotten worse lately?" Kagemushi says, "I don't know. I only know that it is very hard for Decker, and I tried to tell him of the guilt I harbor for having inflicted this on him. I thought that I was doing the right thing. And then he said...."But like you told Razor yesterday, we must be content with wht measure of aid we may provide others, even if we feel that it is not enough."" Razor chuckles and nods. "Yeah, I guess it is a matter of 'practice what you preach'..." Kagemushi smiles and nods. "I suppose it is." He slumps on his side on the pillows. "Still, us old wolves do not like having our wisdom turned around on us." Razor smiles. "But with all due respect, I have to agree with Decker. I've got this incident hanging over me, and I can't even apologize to the kitten that I didn't save... that's one plus for your situation as compared to mine." Kagemushi nods. "No. You can't apologize to his face. but you can apologize to his spirit, inside." Razor nods. "And that, I think, is more difficult because those who don't understand will continue to blame me. I think out of all of us involved, only Dane really blames you for what happened to Decker." Kagemushi says, "Actually, I think the only one who really blames you, is you." [ Modem hung up here and I had to redial... ] Kagemushi says, "Actually, I think the only one who really blames you, is you." Razor snarls at his modem... Razor nods. "I think you're right, sensei. I guess I *do* blame myself..." Kagemushi puts a hand on your shoulder. "I do not mean to belittle your feelings, Razor. I am an old soldier, and I have seen death over and over -- most of it caused by my own hand. The first time, however, I still remember vividly. You will not forget this. But as you keep the memory with you, it will cease to be something that causes you pain, and will become something that makes you stronger. Kagemushi says, "I know this." Razor nods.. "Well, with you and Decker around to give me support, I think it'll be much easier for me to forgive myself. But facing Bobbie's son -- Max -- will be the hardest part for me, I think." Kagemushi stretches out on his back for his nap. "I think that when the time comes, you will find it much easier than you think." Razor isn't as convinced, but nods anyway... Kagemushi has disconnected. ------------------------------ End of kats-digest V1 #2 ************************