Attention, Avatars, this just in from Council Chair Andromache Chthoniaos:

"Kalispera Avatars.

The conflicts in the Nexus are escalating. It is certain that before long a full scale war will begin in earnest. There are those in the Nexus who already believe that House Delphi has chosen sides. I state otherwise definitively today.

Delphi is not a house of warriors. Ours is not a path on the battlefield. The members of Delphi are all strong-minded individuals with their own views. Nevertheless, I am counseling my house to keep clear of the war and its entanglements. Delphi will maintain a policy of neutrality. We are oracles, researchers, and recorders of history. We will continue to do what we do best.

Furthermore, as Chair of the Nexal Council, it would be completely inappropriate for me to support only a fraction of my constituents. It is my task to defend the interests and needs of the Avatar community as a whole. I will continue to provide a neutral ear to the voices of every avatar. Justice is only justice when it applies to everyone. It is my intention that the judicial and penal system of the Nexal Council be implemented under non-partisan leadership.

Thank you for your time and attention.

This message was produced and approved by Andromache Chthoniaos, Head of House Delphi, Chair of The Nexal Council"

We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

Who are you...?

Me? I'm Esper, the Daughter of Octagon

And Why do I care?

You.... You mean you don't?

Of course, I do, honey, It's a formula question.

*She looks relieved*

It means "tell me something about yourself"

Oh... well, I've been very much looking forward to meeting you in person. I'm a huge fan, really, and I've got about 84.6% of your broadcasts archived. It's great to finally meet you.

It's nice to meet you too. You've only been out and around in the Nexus for a little while?

*she nods* Well, it's a weird story, really. My godfather, Pope Frig'em'all, made me a mental projection of living energy so that I could, you know, see the world around me before I was born.

And what was that like?

It was weird, at first. I was literally in two places at once, and my sister... I love her to pieces, but sometimes she's a bit too wacky, really. Though, I suppose that's the price of having a sister made of from Toonstuff, really.

What is your sister's name? Will we get to meet her?

Her name's Esper, too. It wasn't so much of a problem before I was born, but it may get confusing after a while, though it wouldn't be fair to ask her to change her name.

She's home, in the Soviet Union now. Father's place. I don't know if she can leave, I mean, it's not a matter of her wanting to leave... but rather, I don't know if she's like, allowed allowed, to leave.

Who's permission would you need?

*She thinks* The Nexus, I think. It's a matter of how she was constructed, really, I think...

What do you think of the Nexus now that you've been outside in it?

It's really a nice place, and it's really nice to finally be able to meet people without the glass tube separating me from the world. It was great to finally meet all of my friends, and Father's friends.

Who do you know except for your Father and GodFather?

Well, I met you and Andromache, and I finally got to meet J. Michigan Spencer. Then there's Doctor Jon Stone, Ashley Conners, Cassie, and Green, and Alex Rovias, and Raymond Stanz, and I got to meet Tor, and Fox, and a robot named X, and Vlad Grimm, and Darla Coyle, and that's about it.

Who do you like best, outside House Octagon?

Best? Godfather Frig'em'all. I'm so glad he came back too. He was sad that he almost missed my Birthing Day, but he made it back just in time.

Do you have any enemies?

No... I mean, who could hate me? *she gives a cute smile*

Do you have any projects you're working on right now?

No. I leave all the building and planning to Father. I'm just enjoying life right now.

What do you want to experience next?

*She thinks for a while* I really don't know. If I knew, I'd go and do it. I suppose the next thing I'd like to experience would turn into a project, really.

What sort of project?

Well, it's something my sister and I started not all too long ago. We want Father to settle down. Find someone and enjoy eternity, you know?

So you're matchmaking, now? Do you have anyone in mind, or are you still exploring the options?

*Sly grin* Oh there's someone, but it's a secret for now.

Well, when you're ready for the gossip column, let me know. Is there anything about you that you'd like everyone to know?

I think that's about it. If people want to talk, just find Father. I'm always by his side.

Ok, then. It was fun talking to you!

*nods nods* It was wonderful to finally meet you, Jenny

Who are you. . .

Lord Bron Price, Leader of House Lightfoot, #1 Badass in the Nexus, Gold Medal Winner for target Shooting in the Nexal Imperial Games, Commanding Officer of the Imperial StarShip TEMPERANCE, High Priest of The Church of Plasma

. . . and Why do I care?

If you don't piss me off, it shouldn't.

How long have you been in the Nexus?

In Terran terms, 311 years.

What were you like before you came to the Nexus?

Before I came here, I was a junior refiner for my uncle's Price Industries. I could convert most anything to some sort of fuel. I still have a knack for it. One day, the Empire came and demanded that Price Industries "work" for them. My uncle refused and was shot for it. I took it upon myself to make them pay. I caught up with the 5 stormtroopers responsible and mowed them down with my uncle's blaster. I left one alive which later on, almost cost me my life. Fortunately, I'm quicker than he was.

How did you come to the Nexus?

Not entirely sure. I was making my way back to a hanger to fly off some Xixmor forsaken mudball when I was almost cornered by some stormtroopers. By then, I had a hefty sized bounty on my head by the empire. They didn't want to take any chances and would take me dead if they had to. So, there I was in a shoot out with about a dozen stromtroopers. I had already taken three of them out but I knew reinforcements were on the way. I saw a bright light to my left and dove for it. Next thing I knew, I was in the Nexus.

How did you come to join House Lightfoot?

It seemed to call me. A group of rogues, rebels and renegades. The place to call home and I haven't looked back.

Do you have a rank in House Lightfoot?

Lord, Boss, Top Dog.

Who would you call your closest friend in the Nexus?

Michael Lovious Smith is my only friend in the Nexus. Granted, I have strained that relationship on occasion but we know each other flaws to a degree.

Your worst enemy?

Anyone who's pissed me off. Sure is a long line.

I hear congratulations are in order regarding the Council.

Yes, thank you. I have been voted as Councilhead for the Nexus for a third year. I don't think anyone has ever done that. It was almost a unanimous decision but Zero has something against me. Maybe I need to have it whacked again. Cleese voted for me as Vice Councilhead eventhough I was not nominated. Gotta love those Cleese

What's your general relationship with the Council like?

They like to bicker and I just bicker along with them and then threaten them. Sort of like antsy children really.

Do you have any projects you're working on right now?

Currently working on the TEMPERANCE, looking out for my Lightfoot, churning out more resources from my domain and seeing what I can get my greedy fingers into.

Jenny:  Who are you?

Doc:  I am Doc the Delphi Dragon.

Jenny:  ...and why do I care?

Doc:  I don't care if you care.

Jenny:  How long have you been in the Nexus?

Doc:  Since last night. I was dragged into a stupid meeting that made no sense.

Jenny:  How did you choose House Delphi>

Doc:  I like information, and I have lots of it.
And nobody else approached me

Jenny:  Who do you know in Delphi so far?

Doc:  Some bald guy... Zane.

Jenny:  What were you like before you came to the Nexus?

Doc:  Well, it all started off when I was hatched form an egg...

Jenny:  And then?

Doc:  I had a hoard and lots of money and it disappeared.

Jenny:  Have you met Nova>

Doc:  Who?

Jenny:  She's a little blue dragon.

Doc:  I saw someone who was blue.

Jenny:  Oh, that was Aiskon, on a journey.

Doc:  Then no.

Jenny:  You should meet Nova.

Doc:  OK. Sure.

Jenny:  She's a little blue dragon who just had babies.

Doc:  Riiiight.

Jenny:  Have you met anyone else?

Doc:  Yes.

Jenny:  Do you like them?

Doc:  Apparently Delphi is not a happy place to be, but I will change that. I do not believe in talking in puzzles.

Jenny:  Well, I bet a lot of people in the Nexis will be glad to hear that!

Jenny:  So, who are you and why do I care?

Felegro:  *blink* "I'm Felegro. Why shouldn't you care?"

J:  How long have you been a tree?

F:  *long pause* "Not long enough, apparently."

J:  I guess you can't really count your own rings or anything, can you? I mean, without hurting yourself.

F:  ". . . if it helps, I've been alive for about 72 years. But because of my memory, I have the experiances of 200,000 years worth of ancestors."

J:  Do any of them remember anything expecially interesting?

F:  "Well, there was the Balancing. Biggest event of my . . . my homeworld, i suppose you could call it. Killed off most of the population. Started by one of my ancestors."

J:  Was that what he was trying to do?

F:  "Balance things, as I said. Probably why I'm a Helvetian."

J:  That makes sense. How did you come to be in the Nexus?

F:  "I am not sure yet. I would like to think that my coming here was the Will of the Nexus, to . . . well, to Balance things out."

J:  Ok. So one of the classic interview questions is "If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?" Well, clearly you are a tree, so... if you were a mammal, what kind of mammal would you be?

F:  "A dead one. Some of the creatures here are frightfully dumb and useless."

J:  Actually, come to think of it, what kind of tree are you?

F:  "An apple tree, I suppose is the best comparison. At least, I've been told my fruit tastes like apples. Not something I wanted to know, though."

J:  'Tastes like apples'? Do you suppose that's the fruit equivalent of 'tastes like chicken'?

F:  "Closer to "tastes like children" in this case."

J:  Are those grape vines you have with you sentient, too, or are they just like pets?

F:  "They're a part of me. As are my leaves and roots. Individually, though, they are not sentient."

J:  Can all the trees where you come from walk around, or are you unique?

F:  "All the plants on my world are mobile in some way. All of them are sentient in some way as well, though some more than others. I am considered among the highest in life forms there."

J:  Do you have a political rank in Helvetia?

F:  "I suppose I am second in command, though I fully expect that to change during the next Gathering. Socket is. . . well, he's Socket."

J:  Do you expect to become first, or to step down?

F:  "I expect that the will of the house will be made manifest."

J:  Who would you call your closest friend in the Nexus?

F:  "I do not understand the concept of friends, as of yet. I have aquaintences whom have helped me in the past, but as for this 'chatter' that seems nessicary. . . I have no one."

J:  Your worst enemy?

F:  "Socket has tried to kill me more times than most, and though he has succeded the least, I suppose that would be cause for Enemy."

J:  Why does he do that?

F:  "Some inexperianced Avatar who does not forsee the consequences of his actions has decided to keep taunting Socket about his inability to kill me, and, being Socket, he has to keep trying."

J:  That doesn't sound very nice.

F:  Felegro grins wickedly "I'm sure he'll learn quite soon."

J:  Do you have any other projects you're working on right now?

F:  "The Balancing is all-important. I suspect you do not fully understand my home. Perhaps you would like to visit my Territory, which I have granted Mobility? It is only a Territory, since the Nexus," Felegro glances skyward, "has yet to grant me a domain, but it is nonetheless an acceptable version of a piece of home."

J:  Well, I don't think I'll have time during this interview, but I'd love to visit it another time.
    What is it like?

F:  "Imagine every plant you've ever seen, evolved beyond its current state to a point where every single one is deadly to those not ready for it. Imagine, despite this, all plants living in harmony and growing towards the development of society, learning, and philosophy."

J:  It must be... very... oxygen rich.

F:  Felegro smiles a moment. "That was one of the causes of the Balancing, actually. Trust me, we balance the gasses rather well now."

J:  Do you ever plan on planting some of your 'apples' and having little Felegros?

F:  Felegro grins broadly. "It's a piece of stage one."

J:  I bet a herd of little seedlings running around would be really cute.

F:  "You'll discover soon enough."

J:  Well, that sounds like a lot of fun. I think we're out of time now, but it was great talking to you.

Jenny:   So, who are you and why do I care?

Cardinal Frig'em'all:   I am Cardinal (soon to be Pope) Frig'emall and you may not care but some day you will at least take notice.

J:   OK, then. What's to notice?

F:   I am the master blaster, the pontif of all things that go boom, and the one who will make an impact on the Nexus literally.

J:   Would you say you have an explosive personality?

F:   At times though at other times I am subdued. I am at war with myself at times and sometimes at peace. It is hard for me to even understand.

F:   Thank the Immaculate Boom I have friends to keep me going.

J:   What is the 'Immaculate Boom'?

F:   You have heard of the Big Boom?

J:   I'm not sure... I've heard of the 'Big Bang"...

F:   The Immaculate Boom is the force that created order from chaos and brings chaos from order, It is the power of anger and of peace. Every major event throughout history has had some sort of explosion involved, whether internal or literal. That is the Immaculate Boom.

J:   Is the "Immaculate Boom" the church that you're a Cardinal of?

F:   Yes, The current Pope is dying and soon I will take his place.

J:   Do you have regular services. Like sermons and baptisms and things?

F:   No, I spread the word through bombs. The voice of my explosions speak more clearly than I ever could.

F:   When the Vatican becomes accessable to all Avatars people will be able to go and learn more from the sacred texts

J:   So, do you people come to you to convert, or are they automatically converted by the explosion process?

F:   There are many who worship the Boom without even realizing it, when you watch in awe as a bomb goes off, when you build an explosive and use it to further goals, etc. You are advancing the cause of the Immaculate Boom.

J:   How did you come to join House Lugosi?

F:   I was talking with some other Avatars and I liked the thought of controling others minds. Many people would not accept being blown up willingly, however with a bit of mind control they can experience that which they fear and get to experience the feel of the Boom.

J:   Do you get along well with the management?

F:   I do, Aiskon and I are friends. I at first had some difficulties with Valaria, however we have worked past our differences and it seems to be going well now. The only house member I have had disaggreements with is Vlad, and even he and I get along well enough.

J:   Who would you call your closest friend in the Nexus?

F:   No question, it is Yuri. We met when both of us first started here and our friendship has grown exponentially. He is the person in whom I would trust implicitly.

J:   And your worst enemy?

F:   I really have no enemies that I know of. There are some who I have had disagreements with, or who are annoyed by my enthusiasm at times, but noone has openly declared they are my enemy as far as I know.

J:   How did you come into the Nexus?

F:   By explosion of course, though it was my weaker side that was shown the light of the Boom.

J:   What do you mean by 'your weaker side'?

F:   Father Frank Frigosi. He was a priest within the Catholic Faith. His mind is weak and because he could not deal with the deaths of a few loved ones, I was able to take control.

J:   So would you consider yourself more of an 'id' or a 'superego'?

F:   I have never been big into freudian terms, suffice it to say I am the personality we were gifted with by the Immaculate Boom, I of course am the stronger of the two personalities

J:   I keep hearing about some kind of alliance between Lugosi and Octogon. What's that about?

F: Because of the close friendship between myself and Yuri and the relationship between Danny and Cassie we have decided to form an alliance between our two houses to help us work better together. By combining our resources, it makes us both stronger.

J:   Any chance of a 'merger'?

F:   The houses are very close but I think both should maintain their individuality. Both houses have distinct personalities. A merger is probably not going to happen at this point, but by keeping a strong alliance it will be close to it.

J:   Do you have as treaty or something, or just a logo?

F:   We have been drawing up a treaty, a pact between the houses. Two equals that politically and in other ways are united in cause. Our logos remain the same, however we will extend protection to each other as well as other things. Not all has been formally finalized yet however. It should be done this gathering.

J:   Do you need to register something like this with the Council? How do you think they'll react?

F:   drawn us together have happened within the last year. As we all know not much happens quickly here in the Nexus.

J:   So, do you have any good explosions planned for the next gathering?

F:   Not really, I designed a real nice bomb for Boom-a-palooza, an event the Octagons were going to run, but it never got off its planning stages. I will however find a good place to use that bomb. Alot of what will happen at this gathering is still up in the air.

J:   Right now you're just playing the boom by ear?

F:   pretty much, there is a Tim Burton theme to this next gathering, when applicable I am sure I can fit in a good boom.

J:   That sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks for taking the time to talk to me, and our audience.

F:   Sure, any time. let me leave this with just the right ending, 10 ..., 9..., 8..., 7...

Jenny: So, who are you and why do I care?

Yuri: My name is Yuri, of House Octagon. You should care because if you ever need something from another house or another avatar, and you cannot talk directly to them, you can always talk to me.

J: So you're a great conversationalist?

Y: Yes

J: What are those things on your head?

Y: This is a device from my world. It helps enhance my psychic potential.

J: That sounds fascinating. What kind of psychic are you?

Y: Where I am from, I am known as an Esper. The program was designed to find those with potential and train them from an early age to use their gifts for the glory of Mother Russia.
     Usually, this entaled the domination of the wills of our enemies.

J: So you couldn't, say, give our audience tonight's lottery numbers?

Y: *chuckles* Sorry, I'm afraid not. We cannot see the future.

J: But you could, you know, make someone stand on their head and say the alphabet backwards?
     I mean, if they weren't already inclined to.

Y: *nods* Yes, I could.

J: Do you still work for Mother Russia, or are you a free agent now that you're in the Nexus?

Y: I am an Octagon now. Though Mother Russia will always be in my heart, my duty is to the people of the Nexus.

J: Do you have a rank in House Octagon?

Y: *nods* I am the Head of House Octagon.

J: But the only head with a phsyic enhancement helmet!

Y: *smiles* Yes.

J: Are you on the Council, then?

Y: Yes.

J: What do you think of the Council?

Y: I feel at home with the politics of the Council. Most would consider appointment to it to be some form of punishment.

J: Who would you call your closest friend in the Nexus?

Y: Arch-Bishop Frig'em'all

J: Your worst enemy?

Y: I don't think I have any enemies yet, let alone a worst one.

J: Your best friend outside your own House?

Y: That would be Arch-Bishop Frig'em'all

J: Oh, then, inside your own House?

Y: *thinks for a moment*
     It's difficult to actually rate them
     Cassie was there to introduce me to the Nexus and has on several occassions helped me acclimate
     Doctor Stone is an amusing fellow, and I enjoy the debates on theory we share
     And I admire Eriska's youth and innocent ambition.

J: How did you come into the Nexus?

Y: It was through an accident with an experimental piece of equipment
     The device, called a Chronosphere, was designed to travel through time and space instantly. It could single-handedly change the pace of the War.
    

J: And it blew up?

Y: Essentially. Though we aquired it, the Allied forces still had command codes.
     We set it to go one place, they told it to go another
     And through the theories of the Conservation of Temporal Masses laws, we had to end up somewhere. I ended up here, in the point of least resistance.

J: I notice a lot of things blow up around Octagon. Do you have any interesting explosions coming up?

Y: Personally, no, though the good Arch-Bishop has an affinity for explosions.

J: I think we're running out of time. Is there anything you'd like our viewing audience to know about you?

Y: *thinks* I am always availible should someone need assistance.

J: Well, thanks! It was great talking to you.

Y: *smiles* Likewise, miss Jenny.