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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Calinon" data-source="post: 1609900" data-attributes="member: 13737">Brazilia, SAASAP Corporate HQ"All I know is that if we don't figure out what we're trying to stop from getting stolen, we won't be ready for whatever it is if it does get stolen," Loki says.  "And you know, we all gotta use that bathroom, mkay?" he says with a smirk to Sanjay and Monica. "I am afraid I cannot divulge such sensitive information, Loki," Mr. Rameirez says, coming back to his desk.  "As you probably guessed, I do have a good idea what they are after, but our business relies heavily on secrecy and protection of our research.  And with one of our minor competitors sons among you, I certainly cannot risk our research being leaked to another company." You think Vincent might take offense, but he's just staring straight ahead with his mouth hanging slightly open. "Anaconda." A melodous female voice spoke the word, from behind you.  You all, pretty much in unison, turn to see who spoke.  Standing in a stunning dress is the picture of beauty.  The woman has rich hazel skin and hair, with piercing green eyes and an absolutely perfect body, her dress hugging her curves as her hair tumbles down her shoulders and back.  You can't help but stare, and as you do, you realize this is Allison Vaile.  Michelle is cute, Empath is gorgeous, but this woman eclipses them completely.  And her pictures don't do her justice. "Oh my god," Monica whispers, looking a bit flushed suddenly with small sparks floating up from her body. "What they are after is called Anaconda," Ms. Vaile says, breaking the tension of the moment.  Sanjay manages to pull off quite the feat, going quite white, having seen Anaconda in action already.  "What part of full co-operation didn't you understand, Mr. Rameirez?"  It's then you realize there are six security guards with her, as well as a female aide.  "And do you honestly think that I would install these privacy fields if I didn't have the capability to bypass them?"  The aide types something on her data pad, and you hear Mr. Rameirez speaking with someone."Has EPIC arrived yet?" "Yes, they are in my office right now." "Have they told you anything?" "Only that they can track some sort of nanobots in the cryogenic freezers with some scanners they have.  I'm trying to get a hold of one.  Maybe we can counter their effectiveness somehow." "Do whatever you can to keep them from the facility.  If you can do that, I'll double your pay." "Easily done." "Easily done, Mr. Rameirez?" she says, never raising her voice.  "Betrayal of trust should never be easy."  She gestures and the security guards start to rush forward.  Straightjacket recognizes the other voice on the recording, having heard his voice before.  It's the Mole. Only Vincent sees Rameirez draw and fire a silver energy pistol, the rest of you taken by surprise as Ms. Vaile's aide and a guard both push her to the ground and move to cover her.  A blue energy bolt strikes a security guard who, quite literally, throws himself in front of Ms. Vaile to take the blast.  He collapses to the ground at her feet, blood already staining the carpet.  Two other shots sail wide, one slamming into Johan and another thumping into Straightjacket's back.  Johan's armor deflects the blast up and into the ceiling, while Straightjacket absorbs the energy of the blast, remaining unaffected. No need for initiative.  If 9 EPIC members can't handle a sell-out CEO with a gun without initiative being rolled, I'll eat my M&M books. Lancheng, ChinaRaisa, X12, KevinConditions: Dara (unknown), Raisa (N/A), Kevin (4HP, 1S, -1 Super Strength), X12 (2HP, 1S, stunned, -1 strength) [each of you regained 1S hit and 1 drained super/regular strength] Raisa runs forward, immediately putting a number of feet between herself, Kevin and X12.  Kevin follows, leaving X12 to take up the rear.  As X12 steps over the suit of armor to follow, cold lances through both of his ankles, and he falls hard to the ground.  Suddenly he's jerked off the ground by his ankles, and hanging upside down sees two shadowy legs extending from the suit of armor as the shadow that was hidden within makes its presence felt in grand fashion.  Though the grip is painful, saps your strength and draws an involuntary scream from you.  Panic sets in as your sword slips from your weakened grasp, its light going out. Spot checks all failed. Attack roll:  25 hitsGrapple check:  Shadow 24 vs X12 15, Shadow grapplesDamage save (DC 26):  20 fails (1S, stunned) - you can use a HP to instantly recover if you like.Will save (DC 11): 10 fails [-1 strength] OOC:  Just so you know... shadows have no scent. Raisa is nearly to the end of the hall and doesn't hear X12 scream.  Kevin is 30 feet behind her and does. RaisaAhead of you, a vast room opens up, obviously an audience chamber or throne room.  There is a high backed chair at the far end, some hundred feet away.  The room is well lit, with pillars standing ten feet from the walls.  On the chair, you can see Dara, two shadows pinning her to the chair while another runs its clawed hands over her, eliciting another scream.  She's as white as a ghost.  All three shadows are looking at you.  To your right, you see the Jackal, Michael suspended from one of his clawed hands, a claw extending out of the front of both of his shoulders.  He laughs as you enter, jerking Michael around, causing the boy to scream as well. "Come, Raisa.  Come save Michael and I promise I will leave Dara alone," he says, turning to start down the hall before him.  "Or stay, and I shall feast on Michael's innards while he still lives."  He vanishes into the dark hall as the three shadows at the throne stop tormenting Dara and wait for your decision. KevinYou can go forward, or go back. X12Initiatives:  Shadow 29, X12 16, Kevin 5 (if he comes back to help)</blockquote>

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