HQ: The 'Ready Lounge'

[Victor_Von]

"Is magic mask?" Gus makes a face like he just swallowed a bug. "I am not liking the magic.

 

[Velmont]

[SBLOCK=OOC]You discribed a disturbing view but Sergeant didn't seemed disturb at all, it was just that, Sergeant is an old timer who has over thirty years in the police and have already arrested a few Supers... he is kind of Blasé now.[/SBLOCK]

"Yes, it looks like it. He even, with teh help of some artefact, tried to bring back this world to the age of Babylon... Imagine, if you pickpcoket, you get your hand off. That was teh first code of law. We are far from perfection, but it would have been annoying to repeat the same mistakes we did in teh last millinium twice."

 

[Phoenix8008]

After a moment, he tells to Paladin. "That's really annoying, they havn't been able to remove Relic's mask yet. If we could find a way, we could get rid of one source of danger."

"I have yet to attempt a removal using Excalibur, though I was sorely tempted in sooth." Paladin tells Sergeant with a gleam in his eyes.

 

[Victor_Von]

OOC: Wow, it's hard for me not to bring my history degree into this discussion. Awesome idea for an adventure, though.

Also OOC: I don't really expect an "OMG!" response to Gus' morphs. I just don't want people to think Gus is messing with 'em. I designed him so he is messing with people, but it's not his fault. ;-)

 

[Victor_Von]

"I do not understand why people try to remake world. Is all the time, and always just so things are better for them! Is very confusing."

Gus thinks for a moment.

"Perhaps is not terrible that we are only responders to trouble for now. Self deception... even I am good at it, yes?"

OOC: Gus' "security clearance" just came through. He's a mission-approved Resolute.

 

[Phoenix8008]

"Even better, Gus... whilst we sit here it dost mean that there is no current trouble for us to respond to. Hence, we should enjoy this peace and quiet for the short time that it will last. In too short a time, I assure you, we shall again be fighting to right wrongs and bring evil-doers to justice." Paladin says to the others with the air of a man who has too often squandered the peace before riding off to war again.

 

[Rhialto]

An audible, annoyed sigh is heard.

"Bright Girl, okay? The name is Bright Girl..."

The owner of the voice quickly comes into view--a short young woman with thick glasses wearing a Resolute uniform and a baggy leather jacket. "God, that's annoying. I mean--real annoying. What's next, freaking name tags...?" As she enters the Lounge, she glares at the others. "Hey--I'm Maddy Glass, and anyone using that--other name to my face is going to have me making it an obligation to kick their freaking ass. And believe me, I'm damn good at kicking ass. That's why I'm here, people. I'm good at it and I like it."

She quickly takes a seat, and looks at the assembled. "So--who are you losers? We're probably going to be working together, and I like to know what to call people when I scream at them."

 

[Victor_Von]

Gus smiles at the newcomer, and stands to greet her. As he holds out a gray, calloused hand for her to shake, his smile catches her eye. It keeps spreading, growing up past his ears, consuming his face. His teeth are crooked and sharp, some yellow, some gray. The smile is going to start laughing at her, she is sure.

And then the lips move, and the face is normal, and there is no laughter.

Hello Maddy, the imposing but kind-eyed figure leans down to shake her hand. I am Mister Scares.

 

[Rhialto]

Maddy's face widens in shock. "Jesus! What happened to you? Did you get doused with some freaky chemical or something?" She shudders. "I mean, I know I should get used to the freakiness, but that's just plain creepy. I mean, I guess it made picking a stupid codename easier--but still, must be major cramps on your social life." She shrugs. "I'm glad I just got the whole 'super-strong, nearly impossible to hurt' package."

 

[Nimbus]

Put off by Maddy's attitude, the tall Native American woman with spiky white hair waits, watching Maddy's reaction to Gus with a faint smile. She doesn't bother to stand, instead waving at Maddy from the couch.

"Nimbus."