Curtains #1 - A Crossing of Paths

[Rybaer]

"Ohcrap!"

Before he even thinks about it the light goes out and the camera shuts down. If he isn't carefull machines follow his wishes without him even deciding if that's usefull or not.

"Sorry,Iguesyouearnyourlivingwiththat."

When the light clicks out on the camera, the news reporter turns the cameraman and asks what the problem is.

"I don't know," he replies, furiously fiddling with switches and buttons on the camera. "The whole thing just died. Never done that before."

"Dammit," she says, having already forgotten about Jorgi. "We had a live, freakin' exclusive and your incompetence is going to blow my chance at getting that anchor position. Get that piece of junk running and fast."

Neither of them seems to be capable of making the connection between Jorgi's powers and the camera's failure.

 

[Radiant]

Jorgi

When the light clicks out on the camera, the news reporter turns the cameraman and asks what the problem is.

"I don't know," he replies, furiously fiddling with switches and buttons on the camera. "The whole thing just died. Never done that before."

"Dammit," she says, having already forgotten about Jorgi. "We had a live, freakin' exclusive and your incompetence is going to blow my chance at getting that anchor position. Get that piece of junk running and fast."

Neither of them seems to be capable of making the connection between Jorgi's powers and the camera's failure.

Not that he wouldn't like to talk to that women but in his current condition he can't even care for that. Maybe he should turn it back on since it's her big chance but then there's no excuse for such stupidity.
If they don't even get that they probably should look for another job.

By now he's even given up calling for Jack, he just hopes he's allright.

 

[Keia]

Professor Fate: Unhurt, Hero Pts 2

The Hightower Convention Center Floors 1 and 3, Downtown, Coast City
April 16
21:23

Professor Fate admired the unarmed man a bit. Here he was basically fighting three on one and he was holding his own. The admiration died quickly when Steven recalled that damage that Pestilence had wrought and the lives at stake.

“Surrender now and it will go easier for you,” Professor Fate offered. Fate tried to put the force of his will behind offer and thrust both hands at the unarmed man.

OOC: Spend hero point to spontaneous cast a mental blast. +6 to hit vs. opponent’s 10+wisdom bonus. Will save vs damage DC 23 = 15+8

 

[Mimic]

The Hightower Convention Center Floors 1 and 3, Downtown, Coast City
April 16
21:23

(In watching the mass of metal form, it's apparent to Granite that it's thick enough to pose a problem punching through. It's possible, but will take time. Going through the walls on either side would probably be much quicker.)

What do they think I am, a walking can opener? Granite grumbles, it's fairly obvious that he is getting pretty annoyed at this.

He studies the metal wall for a moment as he tries to remember where everyone was situated before his line of sight was cut off. Once that is done he will batter down the wall closest to the swordman and his compainion.

 

[Velmont]

The Hightower Convention Center Floors 1 and 3, Downtown, Coast City
April 16
21:23
The unarmed man, in an awkward heap on the floor, gives Professor Fate a dirty look. He also sees the arrival of Granite and Tarentula. A thick mass of metal forms spontaneously in the hallway, sealing off the two groups.

The swarm form back to Lawrence. His gun pointed on the unarmed guy.

"Now, surrender, because I won't be able to hold my friends from doing some harm to you"

OOC: Just a note, that the unarmed guy will have to do one extra save for every attack of my drain that hit, one minute after that attack, and the STR point are recovered at the speed of 1 per minute.

 

[Rybaer]

The Hightower Convention Center Floors 1 and 3, Downtown, Coast City
April 16
21:23

The unarmed man, unable to move, takes the full brunt of Professor Fate's mental assault. His will is able to withstand much of the attack, however, and it just seems to tick him off all the more. (Attack roll 16+6=22, hit; Will save 19 vs DC23 [1 stun hit])

The swordsman brings himself back to a standing position, but it clearly takes no small effort to do so. Again, a cloud of razor sharp metal shards split out of his armor and surround him. "Enough of this, already," he says, holding his hands up in submission. "You guys just don't quit."

Granite pounds his way through the office walls like they were tissue paper and comes out finding the swordsman apparently offering up some sort of truce. Lawrence, back in human form, follows right behind Granite and points his gun at the limp mass of the unarmed man on the floor.

"Look," the swordsman says, "let's just call it a draw. We didn't hurt anyone...not seriously, anyway. We were idiots to let that diseased freak talk us into this. He's the one you really want. Show a little mercy on some fellow mutants and let us find our own way out of here while we still can. Us mutants don't get any breaks right now as it is." He sounds dejected and bitter.

(ooc - thanks for the poison reminder. It's been about a minute now. He recovers one point, then promptly fails his next save with an 8. Back down to zero Str.)

*****

Back in the ballroom, Jorgi perks up at the sound of a familiar voice.

"Hey man," says Jack, "you look like hell." He's wearing a stupid grin and is holding two cans of beer, one of which he offers to Jorgi. "It's cold. I keep a small cooler in one of the gear boxes...for emergency use only."

He sits down in a chair not too far from Jorgi and takes a long, thoughtful pull on his beer. "Assuming you live through this, and I don't catch it, you still interested in that job? I can't afford to pay you extra for the super-hero security perks you come pre-configured with, but I think I can bump that starting offer a bit based on how you handle electronics."

 

[Mimic]

The Hightower Convention Center Floors 1 and 3, Downtown, Coast City
April 16
21:23

"Look," the swordsman says, "let's just call it a draw. We didn't hurt anyone...not seriously, anyway. We were idiots to let that diseased freak talk us into this. He's the one you really want. Show a little mercy on some fellow mutants and let us find our own way out of here while we still can. Us mutants don't get any breaks right now as it is." He sounds dejected and bitter.

Yea, like that little stunt you just pulled is going to make life so much easier for us now. Thomas replies gruffly, folding his arms across his chest.

Besides how do we know they won't just turn around and do it again somewhere else?

 

[Keia]

The Hightower Convention Center Floors 1 and 3, Downtown, Coast City
April 16
21:23

Professor Fate looked to Granite and nodded in agreement. He regarded the swordsman a moment, then said.

"Drop your defenses and we'll take you to the authorities," Professor Fate said. "If it is as you say, then I'm certain they would be interested in a 'state's evidence' and you can work yourself a deal. Especially if you tell us how to heal what your boss did to those people in the auditorium, then I would be persuaded to speak on your behalf."

Looking at the field of metal tha surrounded the swordman, Professor Fate said, "A field of energy to protect me" and extended his arms in a circle around himself.

OOC: Maintain flight, Maintain immunities, Activate forcefield (I'm thinking a nimbus of pale yellow light).

 

[Velmont]

The Hightower Convention Center Floors 1 and 3, Downtown, Coast City
April 16
21:23

"Look," the swordsman says, "let's just call it a draw. We didn't hurt anyone...not seriously, anyway. We were idiots to let that diseased freak talk us into this. He's the one you really want. Show a little mercy on some fellow mutants and let us find our own way out of here while we still can. Us mutants don't get any breaks right now as it is." He sounds dejected and bitter.

"Well, it isn't you didn't try. How many slashes I dodge, slashes that could kill someone normal... But even then, I could understand. We broke in and start the hostilities.

But, I'll tell you what I hate most. My powers are freaky, they are not really good looking, so I will be one of the first victim of your stupid move. A population, as a group, is stupid. One guy of a minority do something wrong, and everyone pay for it. It is call racism. Now, because of your stupid move, I will be victim of that racism. We don't get a break, you say? You aren't working for neither! You are an idiot, on that we agree.

You'll surrender to the authorities, and if you were manipulated, you'll be very cooperative, and they will surely reduce your time to pay for your cooperation, and maybe we will have a little less hard time, us, innocent mutant who just want to be left alone. At least, see the good side of that, we stop your boss before he kill someone, so you won't be arrested for murder, that would have let you in jail for many years."

 

[Radiant]

Jorgi

The Hightower Convention Center Floors 1 and 3, Downtown, Coast City
April 16
21:23


Back in the ballroom, Jorgi perks up at the sound of a familiar voice.

"Hey man," says Jack, "you look like hell." He's wearing a stupid grin and is holding two cans of beer, one of which he offers to Jorgi. "It's cold. I keep a small cooler in one of the gear boxes...for emergency use only."

He sits down in a chair not too far from Jorgi and takes a long, thoughtful pull on his beer. "Assuming you live through this, and I don't catch it, you still interested in that job? I can't afford to pay you extra for the super-hero security perks you come pre-configured with, but I think I can bump that starting offer a bit based on how you handle electronics."

"Whataboutsickdays?"

Jorgi takes the beer with a weak smile and lets himself slump into his char.

"Don'twanttoearnmoneywiththat.It'snotwhatIdo.Leavethatto thosecostumedheroguys. Orwhoever isbravaeandstupidenoughforit.
Thatwasonofun.AndIfeellikecrapthankstothatguyinthebandages.

He winces, gulps down half of the beer and allready starts to feel better. Or he feels generally less but who cares.

Ifthisdoesn't turnmetopasteyou'vegotyourselfanewemployee.Atleastifthisain'ttheaveragedayinyourbuisness.