Gaming w/Jemal: Mutant Apocalypse

[Walking Dad]

Frost

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"Well, I'm glad you've managed to return safely, mister Munroe. Miss Fury has had nothing but praise for your work, and I'm glad you got him away from the Agency, although that little.. debacle at the National Park was regretable." He turns to face them, stepping forwards and extending a hand towards Jacob "Mister Calvin.. or do you prefer 'Frost'? I've found that many of our people prefer to use their new 'mutant names' over their old 'human names'. Regardless, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. We've been searching for you for some time now."

"'Frost' is fine, no need to point anyone even further to my birth name."
Jakob answers as he takes the hand, careful not holding it to long as most people don't like the sensation of touching an icy hand.

The man steps back to his desk, and pushes a button, and shutters fall across the windows, and a slight hum fills the air. "Now that the room is a bit more private, I have a few things to say.
Firstly, you should know that if you give me your word on something, I will trust it unless given reason not to. I'm willing to give my own kind the benefit of the doubt.
Secondly, if I ever find that one of my people has broken my trust, they will be dealt with swiftly and harshly.. though fairly.
Now, knowing those two things, I have a few question for you gentlemen, and I would ask that you be truthful with me, and I will return the favour."

He looks Frost directly in the eyes and his face is serious, but not hard
"My main question - a formality really - What happened with you at the school last year? Were you a terrorist like the police believe? I'm not accusing, in fact I already believe you're innocent, I just need to hear the truth from you directly before I pledge any of my considerable resources to help you."

"I was ... am innocent. I was in my last senior year and just started to feel the changes. At first I felt really cold for months, until I couldn't really felt cold anymore and my flesh hardened...
Whatever, we just had art class and did some sculpting, what isn't easy when you cool the clay every time you touch it, as suddenly the outside wall of the class room just... vanished there were screams and panic and everything and I built an 'igoo' around me out of reflex. The rest is on the internet..."
Jakob retells the event truthfully.

After the response, he turns to Jax "Now, how were you two involved, if at all, with the Lincoln Memorial Attack?"

Jax shrugged. "Involved? No...There? Unfortunately. I tracked down our errant young meta to the Memorial. Unfortunately there was also a presence of metahuman extremists there who sought to involve us...well Frost mostly. The woman in charge seemed to know him. Once things started escalating we evacuated the scene. Our engagement with the agents was minimal at best. No force used."

Frost interjects Kombat.
"I didn't know the woman, but I got a paper message that I should meet someone at the memorial. I thought it was you guys. But everything seemed starnge so I stayed in hiding until he (points at Kombat) gave away my position."

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HP 1

conditions: normal

defenses:
DODGE 7 (1)
PARRY 7 (1)
FORTITUDE 9 (7)
TOUGHNESS 12 (10 Impervious)
WILL 8 (6)

Immunity (poison, disease, crit, suffocation, cold)

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[hero4hire]

Frost interjects Kombat.
"I didn't know the woman, but I got a paper message that I should meet someone at the memorial. I thought it was you guys. But everything seemed starnge so I stayed in hiding until he (points at Kombat) gave away my position."

"Well if I hadn't you'd either be with them, in custody or dead."

 

[jkason]

Once the team has rented a car and picked up whatever they need for their trip, they hit the road back to Metro City, and the Gryphon headquarters. By car, it's approximately a 40 hour drive.
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Who's driving and how do you intend to make the trip? Stop for the nights at motels, or drive non-stop in shifts?
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[sblock=ooc]I know Gryphon was keen on our making contact, but I don't think I got the impression they wanted us back so fast that we'd need to pull all-nighters. I'd say stopping for the night at hotels seems reasonable, though Terry's following Cassandra's lead, so if she wanted to get back ASAP, he wouldn't be likely to argue.[/sblock]

 

[Walking Dad]

Frost

"Well if I hadn't you'd either be with them, in custody or dead."

"'Did I really came across so incompetent as I made a wall to stop the attack and blinded our pursuers as you clung to me as we got away?"
Jakob asks back sarcastically.

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HP 1

conditions: normal

defenses:
DODGE 7 (1)
PARRY 7 (1)
FORTITUDE 9 (7)
TOUGHNESS 12 (10 Impervious)
WILL 8 (6)

Immunity (poison, disease, crit, suffocation, cold)

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[hero4hire]

Frost



"'Did I really came across so incompetent as I made a wall to stop the attack and blinded our pursuers as you clung to me as we got away?"
Jakob asks back sarcastically.

Kombat laughed and smiled mirthlessly. "Not incompetant. Just foolish and inexperienced. Not so sure you would've left if I wasn't there and then get yourself caught up in that bull$#*t. You got power plenty kid. That aint no dispute. But I found ya, the feds found ya, and those terrorists found ya. So you wanna continue this pissin' contest? Whining that it was my fault ya got made? Or ya wanna shut yer trap and let the man make ya an offer for a better life?"

 

[Jemal]

Washington DC, Drake Centre

"Gentlemen." Drake's voice deepens slightly "We're all on the same side here, if you'll recall. We have plenty of enemies out there -more, it would seem, with todays events- we needn't be fighting amongst ourselves. Especially about minor insults as this, whether perceived or real. You are both skilled and powerful mutants.. each of you moreso of one than the other, and that's one of the other reasons I wanted to meet with you."

He moves over to a a circle of rather expensive, comfortable-looking chairs and motions them to be seated as he sits himself. "Don't worry" His eyes lock on Frost as he smiles "They're specially designed, highly resistant to elemental extremes. My chief of security can be rather.. hot headed, and one of my assistants has a rather shocking personality." He chuckles at his own puns "You won't freeze the upholstery." As they are seated, he also motions them to help themselves to a tray of refreshments or a drink, and clears his throat.

"I'm glad to hear that you were not a party to either incident, but the same may not be true for the future. We are at a crossroads, as this incident at the memorial indicates. It's exactly the kind of thing Senator Lyons can use in his anti-mutant campaign, and worse, it puts our kind in direct risk. I know these type of people, they're the 'with us or against us' kind, and any who don't join them will be branded as traitors." Drake takes a drink from his scotch and rolls it around his mouth for a moment before continuing
"The political and corporate landscape in this country are currently in a very delicate position. Large changes such as this happening over such a short period of time, upheavals.. Governments have toppled for much less, and I believe that's exactly what our misguided fellows have in mind. They are the mutant counterpart to Lyon's foundation, violent and one-sided, whereas I would prefer a more.. mutually beneficial arrangement between human and mutant. Yet, while I cannot condone their actions, I don't wish to see them come to any harm. They are our people, after all. Tell me, what would you do in my situation? Fight them? Help them? Let them be and hope things turn out?" He chuckles at the last suggestion, as it is clearly not his style. It's also obvious that he's allready decided what to do.

 

[Jemal]

Gryphon Corp HQ, Metro City

"That is a sound suggestion, I'll grab some of my personal gear and we can be on our way." replies Uomo, standing up, tightening his tie, and walking away to retrieve his gear.
When he is back, he addresses Robert. "I do not trust this Drake guy at any extent; I will advice caution. If he turns out to be a threat, how would you like to deal with him?"

"Drake is a powerful man with money and connections, and he's also the most visible face the mutant community has to rally behind. We need to avoid making an enemy out of him if it's at all possible." Robert reaches out and lays a hand on Uomo's shoulder "If he can be trusted, we'll use him as a public face to present to mutants, someone to rally behind without revealing ourselves. If not, I'm afraid we'll have no choice but to go public ourselves, and try to convince them - human and mutant alike - of what their current path will lead to. Now, "
He is interupted by a beeping as he receives a message. Looking at his phone, his face goes pale, and he stares at it for a moment, the exhultation of finally doing something drained by what he sees.
"JC just reported in. They managed to get a snapshot of the ringleader at the memorial, and he sent it to us." He turns his phone so Uomo can see the face therin, a face that looks much like Robert did two decades prior. "It's James.."

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Uomo recognizes James Grypon, only child of Robert Gryphon, and heir to the corporation, who has been missing for two years. If you have any questions about him, feel free to ask OOC and I'll fill you in.
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[Walking Dad]

Frost

Jakob waits for Drake to continue his speak. As he does he starts to drink some 'harder' refreshment. The alcohol had no longer an effect on him, but it helped to keep the liquid from freezing if he keeps it for to long in his mouth.

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HP 1

conditions: normal

defenses:
DODGE 7 (1)
PARRY 7 (1)
FORTITUDE 9 (7)
TOUGHNESS 12 (10 Impervious)
WILL 8 (6)

Immunity (poison, disease, crit, suffocation, cold)

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[Jemal]

*Though he seems to have allready made up his mind, Drakes question is not rhetorical. He seems genuinely interested in hearing your opinion.*

 

[Walking Dad]

Frost

"Divided we will fall. But their course is not the right one. We have to make them see."
Jakob says, already feeling as part of Drake's organization.

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HP 1

conditions: normal

defenses:
DODGE 7 (1)
PARRY 7 (1)
FORTITUDE 9 (7)
TOUGHNESS 12 (10 Impervious)
WILL 8 (6)

Immunity (poison, disease, crit, suffocation, cold)

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