Mutants and Masterminds: Freedom City

Looking at Hell, Leech holds up his hands. "Hey there, easy freak. I wasn't saying that you had to change your name. That was Benny's idea. I was just agreeing with him. I mean you have to admit if some kid on the street asks you who you are and you tell him your name, then he's gona be scared of you. I mean, man, just chill a bit. We're not attacking you or anything, just trying to be a bit more public friendly."
 

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Toric_Arthendain said:
". . . Just a little tidbit though, in case you couldn't already tell, I have a hearing problem," he says as he slides the communicator device back across the table. "I'm afraid this would be useless to me. I can read lips and I know sign language. As you can hear, I can talk with very little impairment as I have not been deaf very long."

"Perhaps I can help with that matter," Cosmo suggested. "For one of my talents lies in the area of healing and human bodies are easily repaired. As for my other skills, I can fly, gather energy about me and fire it at others, as well as other manipulations."

"As for the name 'Hell', I really don't have a problem with it, though adoring fans might. And, its better to change before you establish a career rather than in the middle. Marketers probably won't come to you as often and pay you to advertise their products. As a simple suggestion, I believe a noted writer called Dante referred to Hell as an Inferno. Perhaps, if you were to consider another name, that one may be appropriate. And more marketable without diminishing the fear placed in the hearts of your foes," Cosmo offered.
 

Velocity said:
Just a little tidbit though, in case you couldn't already tell, I have a hearing problem," he says as he slides the communicator device back across the table. "I'm afraid this would be useless to me.

“That would explain a few things in our observations.” Benson says as he retrieves the earpiece. “I will have the techs look into solving this problem.”

Hell said:
"Sorry kid, but you and the PR vultures can bite me! I'm here to stop criminals, I want them to be scared of me."

Leech said:
Looking at Hell, Leech holds up his hands. "Hey there, easy freak. I wasn't saying that you had to change your name. That was Benny's idea.

“Calmly gentleman, there is no need for name calling. The name change was only a suggestion.” Benson says to both Leech and Hell. “As for having your enemies fear you, it is not ones name but his actions and abilities that causes respect and fear. If you show your foes that if they commit a crime they will be caught and punished, than they will respect and fear you.” Benson says, he then turns to Leech. “And speaking of respect, my name is Benson not Benny. I would ask that you use my proper name when addressing me.”

Benson looks around the table and waits a moment. . “In any event none of this has to be decided immediately, you will have time to get to know each other and learn of each others abilities. You will also have time to decide on a group name.” Benson pauses a moment and gathers his notes. “If there are no further questions I will take you to the main facility.” Benson says looking to each of you for a response.
 

Velocity looks at Hell. "Cosmo here might be on to something. Inferno is a pretty good name, if you wanted to make a change. But ultimately it doesn't really matter. As Benson said, your actions will speak louder than your name anyway."

After Benson finishes speaking, Velocity nods. "No further questions, lets head to this 'facility' you speak of."
 

Leech shakes his head. "Yeah, no further questions. I'm ready to see the facility. Speaking of that, I think I need to use the facilities. Where's the bathroom Benson?
 

maddmic said:
Leech shakes his head. "Yeah, no further questions. I'm ready to see the facility. Speaking of that, I think I need to use the facilities. Where's the bathroom Benson?

“It’s just down the hall on the right, you can’t miss it.” Benson replies as he closes his briefcase and prepares to leave. “We’ll wait here until you get back.”
 

Tauro watches the interplay silently, nodding in agreement with the suggestion for a new name for Hell. When Benson gets up to leave, Tauro follows suit.

V
 

Hell!

"Color me stuburn, but i'm sticking with, Hell." At the mention of seeing the facilities, Hell stands and puts his hands in his coat pockets, "Sure, after that's a big part of why we're here. Say, Benson, the facility isn't a super computer cleverly hidden in your elderly aunts rec room is it?"
 

Leech leaves the room and heads off to the bathroom. Along the way, he looks for any signs of other people milling around the place. If he does not find anything of interest, he'll return to the room after actually using the bathroom.
 

As leech wonders down the hall all he sees are empty offices. The only room that has anything more then basic furniture is the conference room he just left. After relieving himself Leech returns to the conference room.

“Alright gentlemen, if you will follow me.” Benson says then he leads you out of the building to a waiting black van. The windows of the van are darkly tinted, making it difficult to see into the van. Benson opens the sliding side door. “If you gentlemen will climb in.” He says then he climbs into the drivers seat. After everyone is on board Benson drives off, roughly 20 minutes later you enter the North Bay area. Driving past the stately manors of the wealthy of Freedom City it is not long before Benson turns into a gated driveway. Stopping at the gate Benson reaches through his window placing his hand on a control panel and states his name, seconds later the gate opens. Driving through the gate you continue down a long winding tree lined drive. A few minutes later you pull up in front of an old colonial mansion.

“Here we are gentlemen, if you will follow me.” Benson says as he leads you to the front door of the mansion. He places his hand on a concealed panel next to the door and again states his name, the door clicks open. Benson leads you through the door into the entrance hall. You see a grand staircase leading to the levels above, and several doors leading to other parts of the ground floor. “This will be your home, for those of you that don’t have anywhere else to stay. To the left is the dinning room and kitchen, to the right is the parlor and recreation area. There are servant’s rooms in the back on this level, the floors above are bedrooms for yourself and whatever guests there may be. A room will be assigned to you for those times you are here.” Benson explains. “You will be shown around the mansion later but for now we have other business.” Benson leads you to the wall under the grand staircase and again places his hand on a hidden panel. Stating his name a hidden door opens to a small room. Enter the room the door closes and the floor slowly descend. “We are now entering a hidden base where you will find all you will need to help protect Freedom City. There is a highly sophisticated computer system, communications, medical facilities and a sophisticated combat simulator. The simulator is critical for you to train to work together as a group.” .” Benson explains. After a moment the door opens and you enter a large common area. Benson takes you down a hallway into an area that is obviously a medical office. Two women are working in the office as you enter and Benson introduces you. “This is Dr. Elizabeth Welsh, she will give you your check up.”

“Good day gentlemen.” Dr. Welsh says. You see an attractive woman in her early 30’s wearing a white smock and a stethoscope across her shoulder. “I will see each of you individually for a quick check up, nothing too painful.” She says with a slight smile. “Who would like to go first?” She asks.
 

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