Project Daedalus (Issue 3)

"You're the best, mama," Tyrone says, sucking on his knuckles to dull the sting. "What would I do without you," he says, getting up and giving her a big hug. "Angel's probably callin' about that new national hero squad they are putting together," he remarks, sitting down again as she heads back to the kitchen. "Dunno what Miguel wants; maybe he wants to crash here or somethin'. That be ok with you, mama? There's a boy that could use some proper discipline," he adds.

"Hey, what do you think?" he calls out after her. "Should I join up if they ask? It'll mean even less time at home. I mean, the costume you made won't just be for my little hobby no more. It'll be a full time gig."

Taking the number his mama wrote down on the pad by the phone, he dials her number and waits as it rings, as he checks his email on his computer.
 

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I don't know either chica, but Eagle was pretty insistent that I turn myself over to the cops for deportation. He tells her with a shrug of his shoulders.

I thought I had her figured out, guess I was wrong. Never thought of claiming refugee status but it's not like I bring alot of skills with me. Need a car stolen, need a wallet lifted and I'm your guy but authority type people tend to frown about sort of stuff. Although I am not too sure why He tells her with a laugh.

Ooc: how far is it to Tyrone's place? If it's more then 3 hours walk, Miguel would look for another mode of transportation (subway, bus, etc)
 

OOC: Heh, hopefully all the instances of Eagle talking to different people at different times isn’t too confusing…

Tyroc
“I love you, too, baby,” Mama says as you hug her. She gives you a look when you mention the new team. “You know what I think about you runnin’ around gettin’ shot at,” she says shaking her head. “But if that’s what you want to do, I know nothing I say’s going to change your stubborn mind,” she adds with a smile. “And if your friend needs a place to stay, that’s fine, just so long as he makes himself useful,” she says, leaving you in your room.

“Hello? Tyrone?” You hear Screaming Eagle on the phone. “You received my message, great. I have good news, they accepted you for a position on the team. Not only that, you’re going to be the leader. How’s that sound? Oh, and you haven’t heard from Miguel, have you?”

Misha
“I don’t know Misha…I have a lot to do still…” Jennifer says. “You know, you’re right, maybe I should unwind some tonight, it’s been a hectic day. Where and what time?”

Blizzard
“Good, I’m happy to hear that,” Walsh replies. “As for the other, I do believe they were aiming for a roster of eight, but I’m not privy to their identities. You will, however, be able to meet with them tomorrow. Pardon the suddenness, but the team will be having something of an orienteering meeting tomorrow in New York. Will you be ready to leave tonight?”

Mimic
OOC: That’s hard to say, but I’m going to use my special GMing powers to time your appearance so it works with the story, so get there however you like.

“See, I never learned to do anything, either,” Alita says. “You at least have being an elite, that’s something. What do you think your friend is going to be able to do for me? Maybe I could just go with you…?”

Lupa
“There will be others, but you are the only one we know about. They’ll be at Freedom Plaza tomorrow morning, as well,” Dunn responds. “And make no mistake. This is going to be a job, and a dangerous one, at that. The media may paint American Freedom with glamour and glitz, but what they do is no different than what’s done by anyone else serving their country.”

“Killjoy,” Daniels says, shaking his head. “Give it a rest.”

Shimmering Samurai
“Aw, you must be starving. We’re almost at the airport, we’ll get you something to eat, there,” Order says. She speaks to Kensei as she drives. “So how long are you going to be in Mudaba Adin?”

“A couple days or so, I’m not sure. I just wanted to check out the new Legacy team, see how their training is going. Depends if I get a call from Paragon. You know how that works.”

“Well, when duty calls…I actually have a meeting there on Sunday. I’d go with you, but there are some JEB things that need taking care of here first.”

Kensei turns to you. “When you get back to America, do what you can to find out what you can about where you came from. I’ll try to find out whatever I can, as well. We’ll get to the bottom of this.”
 

Agamon said:
Misha
“I don’t know Misha…I have a lot to do still…” Jennifer says. “You know, you’re right, maybe I should unwind some tonight, it’s been a hectic day. Where and what time?”

Misha nods, "Old Towne Pub, 1900 tonight in Pentagon City, see you there Jennifer," he stands placing his last item in the box.

"I know you are fantastically rich, but you can let my government salary carry the bill, get whatever you want its on me," Misha finishes.
 

"Hi Angel. I'm fine, thanks for asking," he says jokingly in reply trying to think of what exactly to say. "Uh... I guess that sounds fine," he says haltingly, still not quite sure what to say in response. "Me being leader is gonna go over like a pregnant pole vaulter, I'm sure."

"I can't say I've heard from Miguel, though," he adds. "I can probably find him in pretty short order if you want me to. I have a good idea where he's been hanging out," he lies. "What'd he do? Steal your jet?"
 

Agamon said:
OOC: Heh, hopefully all the instances of Eagle talking to different people at different times isn’t too confusing…

<OOC: Just in a what the heck is he planning sort of way.>

It's something alright, as long as you don't mind people staring at you like you're a freak or something but beyond that it's ok. He says with a shrug.

Well at the very least it'll be a place where you can crash for a couple of days, with luck he can hook you up with a job, get you enrolled in night school or something like that. His mom lives with him and its her you're going to have to look out for, I have never seen him back down to anyone, except her. She runs a pretty tight ship from what I can tell so get on her good side and your in. I know it sounds pretty weird but he really seems to want to help people.

Miguel pauses and looks at the girl as she asks her last question.

You are at a crossroad in your life chica, this is a chance for you to lead a normal life and put this all behind you. I'm not saying you can't come with me, to be truthful I was kind of hoping you would, but this decision is going to effect everything else in your life and something like this shouldn't be made on the spur of the moment.

Tell you what, he says with a smirk. I'll see if I can crash there as well for a couple of days and if by then you still want to come with me, you can.

After she answers Miguel looks up and notices a subway entrance with a posting with the times and destinations on it. "Come on I am tired of walking." He says to her as he walks up and checks out the notice.

"Great, there is a line that runs close by his house and it should be leaving soon." Miguel checks his pockets for money, he frowns as pulls out a few coins. "Hmmm, not enough for tickets... So," he tells her with a wide grin, "how fast can you run?"

<ooc: the intent of course is to hop the turnstile and run to the subway car just before the doors close, getting a free ride.>
 
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"So I'm gonna get to meet all of my teammates tomorrow huh? Thats cool. I wonder what their powers are going to be, I mean, you can never know what an Elite's powers really are, right? I mean, I'm strong and tough, even like this, and nobody would believe that I could turn into a werewolf or anything and then I'm a lot stronger."

"I hope they can figure something out though, everytime I shift, since my body is soo different, I rip all my clothes, and I don't always want to be naked since American Freedom always seems like its on TV, I don't just want to end up being naked on the news. Do you think they could make a stretchy body-suit or something?" she asks, chattering away, her excitement readily visible, she is totally ignoring the mention of danger.
 

Tonight? Shouldn't be a problem. I will need to call Summitt, of course, and inform them of my leave of abscence. I should still be able to perform most of my job, though, and becoming a famous hero will certainly help there advertising. Looks like I can keep getting a paycheck.

And it's orientation, not orienteering, she thinks, smiling. After all, she should be someone who would know the difference. Not to be rude, but due to the suddenness of this assignment, I need to make arrangements. Is there anything else requiring my prescence, other than a few contracts?
 

Kiro nods to Kensai and turns to study the Airport's Fence as it flashed by, chain links melding togethor to form a grey wall of blurred steel. Kiro's eyes widen slightly and he arches an eyebrow, completely engrossed in what is passing by, he doesn't even hear when Kensai and Order discuss their surprisingly normal lives. He picks up the slight sound of a rythm coming from the stereo, volume turned down as it is it takes Kiro a few moments of concentration to pick it up, bobbing his head thoughtfully, he identifies it and smiles. "It's 'Set Me Free' by Velvet Revolver... classic..." He continues to bob slightly as he watches out his window.
 


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