From the Royal Hynerian Newsfeed: Second-hand Exposure to Stykerians Deemed Dangerous

[Otto the Mild]

The CDC (Center for Dissecting Critters) announced the results of a major study into the effects of second-hand exposure to Stykerian energy. Even the shortest contact can apparently cause premature crossing-over into the next realm. The study was conducted over a period of four years in the Uncharted Territories and included multiple subjects who were exposed to a Stykerian.
Stykerians, a subset of the Banik slave race, possess the ability to kill others just by showing off their bright, shiny faces. In the study, a single Stykerian exposed the entire crew of a Leviathan to his energy, many of whom were in the immediate vicinity when he helped another creature cross-over from this realm into one six metres underground. Each member of that crew subsequently experienced near-death, or in some cases, final-death experiences. Normal death rates on Leviathans are considerably lower.
The CDC warns all Sebaceans not to approach Stykerians without first making final legal and burial arrangements. Peacekeeper High Command has vowed to ban public crossing-over, though the mortuary industry is actively lobbying against such a move. President Braca, who has received large contributions from this industry, is said to be leaning towards a veto.
-From the Royal Hynerian Newsfeed
"Information you can chew on."

[Reefrunner]

Peacekeeper High Command has vowed to ban public crossing-over, though the mortuary industry is actively lobbying against such a move.

Hear that currency speak! Hehehehehe! This was great!

[Martincore]

huh? I'm a bit confused here...

[Jeff O'Connor]

It's just a joke Martincore. It's a hilarious one though! I love these things. :rollin:

[Otto the Mild]

huh? I'm a bit confused here...


Then my work here is done! :)

[JrMissToughChick]

I love your work Otto the Mild :D

[Jat]

I need more, more!!!! keep writing or ill come and take all ur arms!!!

[Jeff O'Connor]

Hmm... this makes me want to try my hand at pulling off one of these humorous gigs with the estranged future and whatnot... *considers posting something*

[jerseygirl]

The universe is a perilous place, my friends.

[MySideYourSide]

Hey! That story was totally biased!
Stykeria only... um... "assist" crossing-over... yeah, that's it...
And it should really only be like two meters under! Because a meter is basically a yard.
Um... yeah, completely biased!

[Martincore]

It's just a joke Martincore. It's a hilarious one though! I love these things. :rollin:
Oh, yesyes, I got the joke in the text, it was the poll I didn't get... still don't by the way... I guess I'm a bit slow, these days... :)

[Otto the Mild]

Oh, yesyes, I got the joke in the text, it was the poll I didn't get... still don't by the way... I guess I'm a bit slow, these days... :)

Hynerians tend to have food on their minds. So, questions about subjects entirely unrelated naturally gravitate towards matters gestational (urp).
Oops, pardon me.

[Otto the Mild]

Hmm... this makes me want to try my hand at pulling off one of these humorous gigs with the estranged future and whatnot... *considers posting something*

Just remember, RHN is copyrighted throughout known space. Use it, and we'll turn you into a salad. ;)

[Otto the Mild]

I need more, more!!!! keep writing or ill come and take all ur arms!!!

:eek: But I need those! How will I eat?

[Otto the Mild]

I love your work Otto the Mild :D

Many thanks! :D

[Jeff O'Connor]

Just remember, RHN is copyrighted throughout known space. Use it, and we'll turn you into a salad. ;)

:spew:

I know, I know! :rollin:

[Otto the Mild]

Hey! That story was totally biased!
Stykeria only... um... "assist" crossing-over... yeah, that's it...
And it should really only be like two meters under! Because a meter is basically a yard.
Um... yeah, completely biased!

You bring up an interesting point. They always say "metres," rather than meters. Are we to assume that they are one and the same? I can't really tell. Maybe Hynerians, whose body odors tend to be a bit strong when they are alive, really need to be six meters or metres down. :scare:

[fiona-maria]

Otto wrote: Hynerians tend to have food on their minds. So, questions about subjects entirely unrelated naturally gravitate towards matters gestational (urp).

Gestational? Otto, you were talking about FOOD, not babies!*sheesh*

Ingest - eat
Gestate - pregnancy

Fiona

[MySideYourSide]

To be fair, some amphibians are known to eat their young.
And who really knows what's going on in those three stomaches, anyway?

[scrape_medic]

Hey Otto, I thought they had cut the budget for the RHN......but it is good to see you are still reporting.....phew.....what would I do without this unbiased newsfeed. Maybe I would have to start watching .....nope, not going to say it....

Good one Otto

ETA: Psst, I think the word you are looking for is Gastrointestinal

[Otto the Mild]

Otto wrote: Hynerians tend to have food on their minds. So, questions about subjects entirely unrelated naturally gravitate towards matters gestational (urp).

Gestational? Otto, you were talking about FOOD, not babies!*sheesh*

Ingest - eat
Gestate - pregnancy

Fiona

LOL! What was on my mind, I wonder?
Must learn to prufe-reed.