Mutants and Masterminds: Freedom City

[Toric_Arthendain]

"I will take responsibility for Leech as I have been doing for awhile now," Velocity replies. "As to the rest of your proposal Mr. Fortune, I'm still not convinced why I should sign on to this venture. I personally have the means to set up a team of my own, on my own terms. Legal and medical expenses are not an issue for me. And I really have little use for an 'allowance' as I have enough of my own money for whatever I need. Leech and I are already out there doing what we can to help Freedom City. I'm not sure I want 'big brother' watching over my back and calling the shots behind the scenes. So, I think I need a bit more convincing as to why I should sign anything and work for you."

 

[Vardeman]

Tauro speaks up, "Well... if I can keep my new job... I might be interested. Well, that is... if I got the job..."

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[bkmanis]

Leech listens the the man as he rambles on. At one point, he almost speaks up on his behalf when the man asks Velocity for his permission. Instead he holds his tongue trying to figure out what his guardian will say. As the meeting progresses, Leech visibly relaxes a bit and is actually beginning to understand Fortune. Upon mentioning his aspirations for public office, Leech feels a small tug to do what's right for the city. After Fortune seems to be done speaking, he decides it's time to speak his mind. "Ok, I know all of you probably think I'm some punk kid who is a pain. But I think I now understand what this guy's saying and why he's saying it." With a pause, he looks at Velocity and continues, "So, should my guardian 'choose' to let me join in you're all's reindeer games, I'm in. In fact, I think I'd be a valuable part of the team as I'm probably able to get into places that some of you wouldn't without causing some uproar." That being said, he looks at Tauro and Hell.

Fortune smiles at Leech’s comments.

Originally posted by Toric_Arthendain"I will take responsibility for Leech as I have been doing for awhile now," Velocity replies. "As to the rest of your proposal Mr. Fortune, I'm still not convinced why I should sign on to this venture. I personally have the means to set up a team of my own, on my own terms. Legal and medical expenses are not an issue for me. And I really have little use for an 'allowance' as I have enough of my own money for whatever I need. Leech and I are already out there doing what we can to help Freedom City. I'm not sure I want 'big brother' watching over my back and calling the shots behind the scenes. So, I think I need a bit more convincing as to why I should sign anything and work for you."

Fortune looks at Velocity. “If starting your own team is what you want, then by all means do so. I am not here to force you into anything, I am offering you an opportunity. Most new heroes do not have the financial backing to start a team, if you do then more luck to you.” Fortune then looks at the rest of you. “What I offer is more then just financial backing, I offer the contacts in the government, business, police and science communities that will hopefully make the job of protecting Freedom City that much easier.” He then turns back to Velocity. “As for ‘big brother’ you will find that if you join my team or create your own there will always be a big brother watching your every move. Be it STAR, AEGIS, or other federal and local agencies they will be watching your every move. And in some case they will try to tell you what you can and cannot do.” Fortune leans back in his chair as if in though.

“Besides, I am not going to be big brother and tell you what to do.” He continues. “My only real requirement is that you always obey the law, and no killing unless absolutely necessary as allowed by the self defense law. The leader of this team will be up to the members to decide. There will be staff members who will offer advice in their fields of expertise, such as public relations, law, and other fields.” Turning back to Velocity Fortune addresses him directly. . “If you do not wish to join this group, or you wish to start your own you are free to go.”

Originally posted by VardemanTauro speaks up, "Well... if I can keep my new job... I might be interested. Well, that is... if I got the job..."

“You won’t need a job really, as I said all your needs will be met and you will be paid an allowance. If you wish to keep your job you must realize that you will be on call for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This may interfere with a normal job.” Fortune waits for a response.

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

“If you do not wish to join this group, or you wish to start your own you are free to go.”

"I believe I'd like a bit of time to think this proposal over, unless you are telling us that we have to decide right now," Velocity answers. "If the latter is the case, I guess I'll be going."

 

[bkmanis]

"I believe I'd like a bit of time to think this proposal over, unless you are telling us that we have to decide right now," Velocity answers. "If the latter is the case, I guess I'll be going."

“No, this is a big decision to make so you can have the time to make up your minds.” Fortune responds. “Since it is difficult to reach heroes that hide their identities, you can use these.” He says nodding to Mr. Benson. Benson gathers something out of his briefcase and passes them out to the group. As each of you looks at what appears as an earpiece Fortune continues. “Those are short ranged communicators so you can contact Mr. Benson with your answer. If there are no more questions Mr. Benson will show you the way out. I bid you all a good day.”

 

[maddmic]

Leech looks back and forth as the two 'rich guys' seem to be having a gentleman's arguement. "Well, I have to bring up the law thing. I think that should we need to break a minor law in order to apprehend a villain, then that should be ok. I mean, we can't just stop chasing somebody because we can't jaywalk across the street."

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

"I have no more questions, Mr. Fortune. Leech and I will contact Mr. Benson soon with our answer." After saying this, Velocity gets up and motions for Leech to follow him.

Once outside and in the car, Velocity asks, "So, what do you think, kid? Wanna play superhero in a team with these other guys? Personally I'm a little nervous about the beserker, the one that couldn't figure out when the fight was over. I could probably fund a team of my own but Fortune is right about his level of Freedom City contacts versus mine. His resources are clearly better than mine."

 

[bkmanis]

Leech looks back and forth as the two 'rich guys' seem to be having a gentleman's arguement. "Well, I have to bring up the law thing. I think that should we need to break a minor law in order to apprehend a villain, then that should be ok. I mean, we can't just stop chasing somebody because we can't jaywalk across the street."

“That’s not what I mean by obeying the law, I’m talking about staying on the good side of the justice system and winning the support of the people. If you start attacking people, because you thought they were villains but you have no evidence of a crime, you will lose the support of the people and may find the DA going after you on assault charges.” Fortune replies. “I expect you to follow the laws that all citizens must follow regarding such things as citizens arrest and self protection. You will not have police authority so you will not require things like search warrants, but you better be damn sure there is a reason before breaking into someone’s house. Does that make it a little clearer about obeying the law?” Fortune asks waiting for any response.

I have no more questions, Mr. Fortune. Leech and I will contact Mr. Benson soon with our answer." After saying this, Velocity gets up and motions for Leech to follow him.

“Good day to you then.” Fortune responds. Mr. Benson leads you out of the building.

 

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Hell!

Hell mulls things over for a second then snatches up the earpiece and follows Volcity out the door, "I'll be in touch."


Once they get out of the building, "What do you guys think? It might just be a sweet deal."

 

[maddmic]

As Velocity makes up his mind and motions for Leech to follow him, the teenager lets out a sigh. "Well, I guess that means we'll be in touch." Once outside he listens to what his guardian has to say.

"Well, I don't know. you did a pretty good job in there of making sure that we won't be allowed to join even if we choose to. Are all rich people like you two? I mean do you always get into contests about who has more money and stuff?" Leech thinks for a second. "You are right about that guy though. The one who beserks. He's a bit on the scary side. Seems to me like he could be trouble. If you're looking for an answer from me about joining this group, then I'd have to say yes. I mean if this guy is wanting to fund us, why should you waste your money? Rules are rules. I mean you try to set them up for me. I of everybody in there probably have the most rules to live by, what's a few more?"

When Hell comes out, Leech looks to Velocity again. Only using his lips, he mouths out, "Here comes one of them now." In response to Hell, Leech speaks up.
"Well, that's what we're discussing now."