Epic M&M: Issue 4 (IC)

[Deva]

Raisa chuckles at herself whe Li startled her. "Thank you Li, but you don't have to wait on us. We're quite capable of getting our own clothes. And the massage is welcomed, but I think Dara's in need of it more than I am. Compared to growing two feet in as many days this is nothing. I'll do some stretches before dinner so I don't cramp later and I'll be as good as new."

She'll stay in the tub for a few more minutes before getting her books from her room and going to the main house to study.

 

[Agamon]

"So that's who hit me?" she says with an angry growl, smoothly transforming into hybrid form.

"And don't give me that look, sport. I came down to help you after Rebound went to check out the excitement at the wave pool. Then you... he nailed me in the back. Should have known it wasn't you. You didn't even smile. And you know enough to just ask me to get on my hands and knees for you, don'tcha, sport," she says, pressing up against you suddenly and kissing you briefly. "For saving me," she says playfully before pulling away and pulling you towards the ladder.

"Now come on, sport. I saw you... him... it... whatever heading up the ladder."

Sanjay laughs at the joke, but is quieted by the kiss. "I'll have to save you more often," he says with a wink. Pulling her back as she tries to leave, he scoops her up, saying, "I have a faster way." Carrying Monica, he flies down the passage and back up the shaft. Not stopping once he reaches the top, he flies up higher in the domed structure. "Try and see if you can spot anyone suspicious," he says, scanning the people in the building.

OOC: Double move, and go up as far as that will take us.

 

[Elementor]

Now that he is past the caltrop field and has his wits back, Vince will start his zig-zaggy run (so as not to miss anyone invisible) down the corridor in an attempt to catch up to the real Split. Superspeeded of course.

 

[Calinon]

New York
Wave World Amusement Park
John plows through the water, swimming the final thirty feet and stretching his way through the giant, wave generating slats. He pulls himself up and out of the water, dropping fifteen feet to the floor of a room filled with machinery. About forty feet away, his quarry, the gunman, fights with a door. Through the glass, John sees his father, pushing against it, preventing the gunman from fleeing.

"Crap," you hear the gunman say as he draws a bead on you and fires. A horde of bats flies right through the slats, vanishing in a poof of black smoke, spooking him and the shot whistles wide, ringing off an engine to your right. John closes the distance, locking the man up in a grapple, sending his gun clattering to the floor.

Accurate attack. You got a 2 (16). Grapple check is not winnable as the goon only rolled an 11. Damage save is 8 -- VP reroll result is 10 (13) and he is stunned. You can pin him at will, so he's toast.

Outside, Cosmo charges the prone gunman as he struggles to his feet. There is an audible crunch of bone as he breaks some ribs. Somehow, the man keeps his feet. As he turns to shoot at the fleeing Mrs. Raynes, Rebound plumets from the air, slamming him into the ground. He doesn't get up.

Around the area, people applaud, the press takes pictures and Mrs. Raynes returns with her personal security. Security goes to get the gunman hanging from the ceiling. When John emerges from the pool, assassin in hand, another round of applause breaks out, and more pictures, as the media has a field day. Monica is still glued to Loki, and will no doubt be on the news as well.

You see Monica approaching at a run from the hot tub area. "Guys! Something got Neutron in the hall under the hot tubs! It's a shapeshifter! I saw it turn into him, but I don't think he saw me!" she says, out of breath.

Just then, you see Neutron flying towards you from the hot tub area.

"There he is!" she exclaims, pointing at him.

No successful sense motives... oy.

Neutron
You and Monica fly up and out of the underground passage. "Set me up there, sport," Monica says, pointing to a nearby ledge with a good view of the area. "I'll shout if I see anything." You do, and fly around the area, looking for anything strange, people gawking up at you as you fly about.

"Mommy, look! It's Neutron," one boy says. It is not the only such comment.

As you get closer to the wave pool, you see the others gathered around Mrs. Raynes and fly over. Monica is already there, back in human form. She's pointing at you, saying something to the others excitedly. As she turns, you notice her bruise is gone already.

Spot 19 (18). Success. Now quit checking out her butt.

Initiatives: Monica 27 (1S), Cosmo 24 (1L, 1HP), Loki 23, Neutron 21, Doll-thing 9, Rebound 8, Straightjacket 6 (2L, 1HP)

Loki is up, then Neutron and SJ.

 

[Calinon]

China

Raisa chuckles at herself whe Li startled her. "Thank you Li, but you don't have to wait on us. We're quite capable of getting our own clothes. And the massage is welcomed, but I think Dara's in need of it more than I am. Compared to growing two feet in as many days this is nothing. I'll do some stretches before dinner so I don't cramp later and I'll be as good as new."

"It is a simple thing to help by bringing you fresh clothing and towels," Li says with a small, friendly smile. "You are guests with us. I wish to make you feel welcome. It is no small joy to have you here."

I'm so getting a massage later, Dara says to your mind. Thanks, Li! she broadcasts happily moments later.

Li smiles and quietly withdraws.

Just waiting to see if Mordane has a post to make, then I'll get on with it tomorrow at latest

 

[Agamon]

As you get closer to the wave pool, you see the others gathered around Mrs. Raynes and fly over. Monica is already there, back in human form. She's pointing at you, saying something to the others excitedly. As she turns, you notice her bruise is gone already.

"There you are," Sanjay mumbles with a smug smirk. He flies down towards her and aims an outstretched hand at her. "Sorry, but you ain't going nowhere," he shouts.

OOC: Fly closer [half-action], Snare +7 [Half-action] (try to create a rope tied up around her, if the save succeeds, he didn't make it tight enough. I'm going to be concentrating on completely imobolizing her next round if it succeeds, so he'll be changing the size of the ropes if he/she/it tries to change size out of it.

 

[Calinon]

EPIC HQ
Vincent
You fly over the caltrops and sprint down the hall, looking for signs of Split. You get into the main hall of the school, which is deserted. Running along, you get to the foyer. The main doors are ajar, and down the hall ahead of you, you see a side exit to the school also open. The side exit is in the process of closing, however you can't see any evidence of Split.

Until...

Bark bark barkbarkbark *fwump* yelp!

It came from Grandmother's office, barely 30 feet behind you!

Johan and Michelle
Johan's double carries Anna towards the workshop. Several other students see them and run out to help, though none bring the wheelchair. It's more an information session, with questions flying like "What's happening?" "Are you hurt?" Then they see the blaster battle and watch, mouths agape.

At the terminals, Johan's work together, trying to contain the virus.

Computer check is 4 (22) -- HP reroll result is 16 (36) -- vs 26. You manage to block the virus from many key systems, though the mainframe still appears locked, preventing ARIS from operating properly. Win the contested roll again, and you can contain it.

Outside, Johan grabs the rifle, lines up Split in the sights and squeezes the trigger. The machine gun spits bullets, driving all but his first shot wildly off target. He hadn't realized it was set to autofire. The bullet rings off Split's armor, causing no damage.

Attack roll of 15 (18) hitting. The armor absorbs the blow (save of 17).

Meanwhile, Johan sprints forward, closing ground to within a hundred feet.

As Michelle shouts her warning, she realizes the Johan she was shouting at isn't wearing armor, so he's just a duplicate. She shoves that thought out of her mind and presses her powers as Split's beam continues to impact her own, spraying energy everywhere. She manages to shove the beam away!

Split opposed roll: 10 (24) vs 12 (24) stalemate!
Michelle opposed roll: 15 (27) vs 1 (15) -- VP reroll result 10 (24)

The beam is 10 feet from Michelle, 20 feet from Split.

 

[buzzard]

John may not be a rocket scientist, but when he sees the supposedly false Nuetron manifest his powers, he figures out who is the genuine article. Seeing ropes start to materialize around the faux-monica, he will prepare to wrap her/him/it up if it looks to be escaping. Thus he will move to within grapple range.

"Somehow I don't see a shapeshifter making ropes from air like my buddy Nuetron does. Give it up."

buzzard

 

[Elementor]

EPIC HQ
Vincent

Bark bark barkbarkbark *fwump* yelp!

It came from Grandmother's office, barely 30 feet behind you!

"Aww man, were Grandmother and Pooky still here?" Vince mutters to himself as he watches the side door slowly closing in front of him. "Crap, I can't just leave them!", a quick 180 and Vince is in Grandmothers office ready to face whatever caused Pooky to yelp.

 

[Calinon]

Wave World Amusement Park
Sanjay transmutes air to strong rope, wrapping it around the pointing Monica. As he tightens then, her body flows like putty, evading the ropes and shifting a couple of feet, reforming as a starkly white skinned, yet oriental appearing woman. Even her hair is white, while her eyes are blood red, as are her nails and lips.

Sanjay hits with a 17 (22). Reflex save is 19. Transform is just for fun so you know what you're up against.

The gathered crowd screams and scatters. Most of the reporters even back the heck up, leaving just a few people.

Cosmo shakes free of his indecision, and steps between Mrs. Raynes and the woman, kicking hard at her midsection. She grabs his ankle, spinning in a rapid circle, and launches him one handed over Mrs. Rayne's who screams and ducks. He actually bounces on the hard tiles, coming to a rest over forty feet away.

Cosmo hits with a 23. Deflection check is a 25, and she reflects the attack. Cosmo fails his save with a 14, getting stunned and being knocked back 45 feet.

"You will never make it to court to testify," the woman says in a sibilant voice. A strange dagger is held in her left hand, the handle bearing the stylized form of a rose. The blade appears to be vibrating, and emits a slight buzz. She steps forward towards Mrs. Raynes who cowers on the ground. Her bodyguard steps in front of the mutant, reaching for his gun.

Initiatives: Monica 27 (1S), Cosmo 24 (1L, 1HP), Loki 23, Neutron 21, Doll-thing 9, Rebound 8, Straightjacket 6 (2L, 1HP)

Loki is up, then the Doll-thing, then Rebound, then SJ can attempt his grapple.