EPIC M&M: Issue 2 (IC)

[Mimic]

Michelle and Raisa

"I doubt you have that much control," Carl says somewhat emotionlessly. "You can try when we work if you like." The way Carl says that sends a shiver up your spine and leaves little guesswork that the "job" is not going to be pleasant. "Alfonso Mancini is a man of his word. If he tells me my brother's marker is clear, it will be clear."

While Raisa doesn't recognize the name, Michelle recognizes the name vaguely, though can't place it to any specific news story.

Michelle lets out a small sigh, "don't get me wrong Carl, it's good to that you want to help out your family but what about the next time your brother gets into trouble? Or the time after that? Are you going to be constantly cleaning up his mess? You can't watch out for him forever."

Through it all Raisa had managed to keep from launching herself over the table at the two men, if barely. When they were finally gone she still doesn't relax and moves from her chair behind Carl to one of the two now vacant seats across from the others. "This begins to explain a lot. When we first got here, on the Mag-lev, the gun and bat... Sucks that just when you think you can leave the past behind you it sneaks up again only to bite you in the ass."

She brushes a strand of hair, that had worked its way free from her braid, behind her ear and stares at Carl with a little frown. "What do you need us to do, and don't you dare say let you handle this."

"I'm in too." Michelle adds as she takes the other unoccupied seat. "You are going to need all the help you can get."

 

[Calinon]

Raisa and Michelle

"My brother screwed up. He won't do it again. If you had a twin brother or sister, you wouldn't question my motives," Carl says, eerily emotionless again. "Looks like we'll have to do some night work. You two need to get some real clothes; suitlike. Jackets and pants. Skirts won't do when we have to break some heads or get loose of the cops. I'll handle the rest of the gear."

Kevin (and Johan)

As you are talking on the phone, a delicate hand appears on your shoulder, startling you. It's the beautiful oriental woman from the restaurant. "I believe these belong to you," she says in a casual tone, presenting you with your credit cards, bank card and what looks to be all of your cash as well! Her smile is infectious and her perfume reminds you of orchids and wildflowers.

"I told them to leave you alone," she says, drawing her hand along your arm to your phone and turning it off, taking it from you and dropping it in your pocket. Her motions are so smooth and casual that you don't even notice she's done that until you realize you look rather silly standing there like you have a phone in your hand but don't.

"My name is Mia Toan. I tried to catch you before you left the restaurant, but you left too quickly." Her finger runs over the EPIC badge on your school uniform. "You must be one of the students from EPIC's school. I watched the news reports on the attack you all faced. You must be very powerful to have survived unscathed. Perhaps you would be willing to help me in a delicate matter, Kevin?"

She glances over to where Johan is watching and adds, "Your friend too perhaps?"

Randall and Vince

The taunting continues. Vince is really getting mad, especially when he's being called slow. You see him reaching for his wallet to accept the bet.

The Theatre

As the movie is reaching its climax, a pair of individuals enter the theatre. X12 is nearest and over the blaring sound of the movie, barely hears one say, "Holy crap, what are the chances of that."

"Lets get out of here. Star-runner will be emptier."

As they leave you only make out a bit of broken conversation.

"One... ... ... ... and I ... runner. ... six ... ... vehicle and ... " At this point, the door closes.

Listen check succeeds with a 27 on DC 25.

 

[Mule]

The taunting continues. Vince is really getting mad, especially when he's being called slow. You see him reaching for his wallet to accept the bet.

Loki won't stop Vince from doing whatever he wants to do. Loki will step aside, carefully keeping Vince's illusionary mask in place. He will be ready to back Vince up if he needs to.

 

[Dalamar]

I wonder if he is in any trouble... And who is she? Johan thinks to himself while his duplicate picks a couple of magazines that hit his eyes and pays for them.

OoC: Too bad I can't duplicate the bank account too, just the credit card

 

[Velmont]

Kevin (and Johan)

As you are talking on the phone, a delicate hand appears on your shoulder, startling you. It's the beautiful oriental woman from the restaurant. "I believe these belong to you," she says in a casual tone, presenting you with your credit cards, bank card and what looks to be all of your cash as well! Her smile is infectious and her perfume reminds you of orchids and wildflowers.

"I told them to leave you alone," she says, drawing her hand along your arm to your phone and turning it off, taking it from you and dropping it in your pocket. Her motions are so smooth and casual that you don't even notice she's done that until you realize you look rather silly standing there like you have a phone in your hand but don't.

"My name is Mia Toan. I tried to catch you before you left the restaurant, but you left too quickly." Her finger runs over the EPIC badge on your school uniform. "You must be one of the students from EPIC's school. I watched the news reports on the attack you all faced. You must be very powerful to have survived unscathed. Perhaps you would be willing to help me in a delicate matter, Kevin?"

She glances over to where Johan is watching and adds, "Your friend too perhaps?"

"Well, thanks for the card, Miss Toan, it is too much trouble for nothing to cancel all those cards. I may be of some help to you, but I never accept something before knowing more about it, an habit my father gave me. And for Johan over there, I find him a bit too brainy, but depending on the job, he may be usefull. So, how may help you?"

OOC: While she speaks, I try to see if she try to trick me.

 

[Calinon]

Johan and Kevin

"I can see why EPIC wanted you at their institute," she says with a smile. "Cautious and powerful enough to fend off robots and soldiers to boot." She slips her arm in yours and asks, "Johan is your friends'... well, friend's, plural it seems, name," she says, appearing delighted that there are three of Johan. "Johan," she calls into the store. "Could you join Kevin and I?"

Once Johan comes out, she introduces herself to him. In fact, before she does so, she looks carefully at each of you and determines who the original Johan is before introducing herself. With that done, she explains her situation.

"I was hired to protect a woman from her estranged husband and am helping her and her husband come to a settlement. However, he's been rather... deceptive thusfar, and a contact of mine has warned me that he may have hired a mutant thug to assault his wife. My associate and I hired this gang as some added muscle, but they have, thusfar, proved relatively useless. If a few junior members of EPIC were to help me make sure the settlement gets paid without Mrs. Silvas getting hurt, I'm sure we could arrange for some very positive media coverage for your school, and that's something I think we both know would help a lot."

As she talks, she idly traces her finger over Kevin's hand. Kevin realizes she's a mutant, though gets the feeling she would have amazing resilience to his powers if she desired.

She looks over at the restaurant she came from earlier. "I'm sorry to rush this at you, but I'm very concerned for my client," she says, and adds, looking somewhat embarassed, "and well, my image if I fail in my assignment. I could really use some added muscle in case of trouble. Will you help me? I can pay you as well if you like, or we can come to another arrangement," she says somewhat suggestively.

It's obvious to both of you that she is concerned about her duties and failing, and while you know she's definitely using her charm to try to woo you over to her side, and quickly, you don't get the feeling she's lying to you. Did I mention she's drop dead, tongue-lolling gorgeous, and probably 20 or 21?

 

[Mordane76]

The Theatre

As the movie is reaching its climax, a pair of individuals enter the theatre. X12 is nearest and over the blaring sound of the movie, barely hears one say, "Holy crap, what are the chances of that."

"Lets get out of here. Star-runner will be emptier."

As they leave you only make out a bit of broken conversation.

"One... ... ... ... and I ... runner. ... six ... ... vehicle and ... " At this point, the door closes.

Listen check succeeds with a 27 on DC 25.

"Hmm..." X12 scratches his chin. "I'm going to use the facilities," X12 whispers to his buddy. I'm not trying to make my motives unknown (hint, hint... ).

X12 sneaks out of the theater. I'll try and follow the pair, even if my buddy doesn't come with.

 

[Elementor]

Vince and Randall

OOC: The headset is totally adjustable. It'll fit, it's not a helmet, just a headband with laser devices projected into the eyes.

"That's kids stuff," the kid mocks. "Hey, if you EPIC kids are afraid to get beat, that's fine with me. I'll take my challenge to people with actual skill courage and brain speed."

Loki's taunt fails versus the kid's sense motive. Both are evenly matched Vince, however, definitely fails against the kid's taunt, especially when it comes to speed.

In the background, you can hear someone say, "He's so going to beat the goat headed kid." Looks like you might have let that illusion slip once or twice afterall.

A few made a rather impressive spot check.

"FINE!!! Thats it! You are so totally going down." Vince gets set up at the machine and looks over impatiently, "So, you coming or are you all talk" Superspeed will be kicked in to show this lamer up. Since I dont have to do any physical movements (or at least minimal), there should be no problems for Loki to keep me concealed.

 

[Calinon]

Randall and Vince

Vince sits down. The headgear looks wierd where he orients the ocular devices, kinda of ruining the need for the illusions. Nobody really seems surprised. As soon as the game starts, it's moving faster than the eye can see. It's over in less than thirty seconds.

Final score: Vince 123,550.

Kid: 987,500.

The kid is faster than Vince.

As the game is going on, a smallish girl, probably 12 or 13, comes up beside Randall. "He can't win. Matthew cheats. He's using P12 to stimulate his brain. He always does it; he's the worst bully around here. He knew who you were the minute you walked in. Give your friend this and have him kick Matthew's ass. He needs to go down. Maybe then he'll just go away and leave us all alone." She gives Randall a small patch that looks like it would attach to skin. "Stick it on the back of his neck, like Matt has, see?"

The kid does have a similar patch on the back of his neck and you notice that most of the kids look rather disappointed that Vince didn't beat Matthew down.

 

[Velmont]

Johan and Kevin

She looks over at the restaurant she came from earlier. "I'm sorry to rush this at you, but I'm very concerned for my client," she says, and adds, looking somewhat embarassed, "and well, my image if I fail in my assignment. I could really use some added muscle in case of trouble. Will you help me? I can pay you as well if you like, or we can come to another arrangement," she says somewhat suggestively.

"Money? Keep it, it will be more usefull in your hands. But there may be other things that would be interesting, like a simple dinner after all that would have been resolve. What do you think of that? I must tell the "payment" is optional, and I will help you anyway. And I may have an idea how to use your skills, Johan. Interested?"