Project Daedalus (Issue #4)

[Shalimar]

"Wolves aren't ugly, well, I don't think they are," Kiro says. "Very graceful and sleek. If anything, they could be menacing or scary, but not ugly. Does it hurt at all when you change form? Things must get rearranged in there quite a bit," he says, using his index finger to indicate a swirling motion as he points at Rachel.

"I don't know about changing forms or anything," Mama says, walking by, "But I do know that you children are naught but skin and bones. Mercy, don't they feed you were you come from? Don't worry, we'll fix that tonight," she adds with a smile.

"I don't think Wolves are ugly or scary, I mean, we are friendly, we're playful, we like to help each other, we form packs, wolves mate for life and are very caring for the pups." Rachel explains, trying to make Kiro understand how nice wolves can be.

"Well, it doesn't feel very good to change forms, while I am changing it does hurt a little, I mean, my bones go all shifty, it hurts the most when I go from human to wolf because in between its a lot less of a shift, but switching over to full wolf can hurt a bit, but when I change, just being in my wolf form is soo invigorating with my senses going all wolfy its really easy to ignore it, especially since I have been doing for a couple years now. I am used to it by now, but its not exactly fun." she explains. The girl smiles sheepishly when Tyrone's mom comments about her and Kiro being just skin and bones.

"Well, I was on my own at home before I came here, I mean I worked in a diner, but that food was all greasy, I am really looking forward to dinner though." the red head tells the motherly woman excitedly.

 

[Tokiwong]

In the Front
"Hi Nadia. I'm Sarah, this is Misha," Sarah says to Nadia, who smiles in return.

"Pleased to meet you. I saw your press conference this afternoon on TV. You guys must be really excited about this," Nadia repsonds.

"Something like that," Misha adds nonchalantly.

"You know what, I think I'm good out here," Barrett says to Misha, quirking an eyebrow at the front door. "Brewski?" he says, offering them both a beer and grabbing one for himself.

Misha thinks on it, checking his watch, "I am fine actually," he replies.

As Jennifer walks out, Barrett stares at her a moment, before saying, "Jennifer, right? The ice girl, that's a pretty cool power you have. How about a demonstration, and I'll share..." he says with a grin, pointing to the rapidly warming bottles of beer.

He just watches the interplay, "So no word from Screaming Eagle and the others?" he adds once more.

 

[Calinon]

"Burgers, dogs, salads, chips, beer, coolers, pop, juice. You name it, it's here," he says. "Yo, Aaron, see if you can find where everyone is. It's time for me to do some cookin'. Oh, and leave Miguel and Alita alone for now, k?"

 

[Elementor]

"Burgers, dogs, salads, chips, beer, coolers, pop, juice. You name it, it's here," he says. "Yo, Aaron, see if you can find where everyone is. It's time for me to do some cookin'. Oh, and leave Miguel and Alita alone for now, k?"

"K, I'll round em all up." Aaron heads for the house but as he passes the BBQ he looks back and offers, "Do you want me to get that started for you?" his right hand now encompassed in flame as he points towards the grill.

 

[Calinon]

"No no," Tyrone laughs. "Please don't melt my barbeque. A match'll cover it," he adds, pulling out a pack of matches.

 

[Hammerhead]

"I never claimed to be a role model," Misha quips finishing his cigarette, "I would rather leave the mind molding to Tyroc."

I'm sure everyone will want to buy their Misha action figure, who comes with his own leather jacket and everything.

He gives her a look, "Besides all the cool kids are doing it," he jokes.

Feigning confusion, she looks around. Who? Where?

At Neutron's offer, Jennifer steps backward. Uh...no thanks. Still, I guess freezing beverages is one of the perils associated with being the person who can transform into razor sharp ice crystals on any Elite team. Grasping the beverage, Jennifer's hand turns to shards of ice, quickly freezing the beverage. You know, I can cut through steel with that.

You know Misha, I don't think we ever really had a chance to find out your powers. And how exactly does an ordinary Washington cop become on first name basis with the leader of American Freedom? Jennifer asks with a sly smile. You play a dangerous game, Misha.

 

[Tokiwong]

I'm sure everyone will want to buy their Misha action figure, who comes with his own leather jacket and everything.

"Well at least my action figure will have good taste," he jokes, but the inflection in his voice belies the fact that he is annoyed by the idea of the action figures.

Feigning confusion, she looks around. Who? Where?

At Neutron's offer, Jennifer steps backward. Uh...no thanks. Still, I guess freezing beverages is one of the perils associated with being the person who can transform into razor sharp ice crystals on any Elite team. Grasping the beverage, Jennifer's hand turns to shards of ice, quickly freezing the beverage. You know, I can cut through steel with that.

"Impressive," Misha quips.

You know Misha, I don't think we ever really had a chance to find out your powers. And how exactly does an ordinary Washington cop become on first name basis with the leader of American Freedom? Jennifer asks with a sly smile. You play a dangerous game, Misha.

"Like I said, my powers aren't that exotic," Misha replies without missing a beat, "my reflexes are a little better then your average baseline. Makes me one hell of a basketball player though," he jokes.

At Jennifer's final statement he raises a brow, "I worked with her before she became Screaming Eagle, we were coworkers then before she hit the national spotlight. We have stayed in touch off and on," moving his eyes from each person involved in the conversation.

"I recently ran into her last night, in DC and we went to see my friend, and congratulate him and his fiancée for their recent engagement. I guess that is the short version," he smirks.

 

[Elementor]

"No no," Tyrone laughs. "Please don't melt my barbeque. A match'll cover it," he adds, pulling out a pack of matches.

"Ok, do it the boring way." Aaron smirks as he extinguishes his hand. "I'll go get the others and try on my new costume now!!"

Dashing from room to room, Aaron lets everyone except Miguel and his new girlfriend know that Ty is in chef mode and we will be eating shortly. Catching the smokers out front, Aaron lets out an "Ewwwwww" and holds his nose. Waving his hand around to clear the air he absorbs the heat from the cigarettes, effectively un-lighting them. "Suppers ready if you can still taste it. Bleck, how can you do that to yourselves?" and heads back into the house to get changed into his costume before dinner.

 

[Tokiwong]

Dashing from room to room, Aaron lets everyone except Miguel and his new girlfriend know that Ty is in chef mode and we will be eating shortly. Catching the smokers out front, Aaron lets out an "Ewwwwww" and holds his nose. Waving his hand around to clear the air he absorbs the heat from the cigarettes, effectively un-lighting them. "Suppers ready if you can still taste it. Bleck, how can you do that to yourselves?" and heads back into the house to get changed into his costume before dinner.

"Cute," Misha replies.

He watches Aaron go and then starts walking towards his car, "You guys have fun," he waves.

 

[Mimic]

Alita doesn't fall unconscious, but she does have a hard time arguing with Miguel in her state. "No, no, no," she whimpers as he directs her back to the bed. She lies down, still shaking, and tosses and turns until she ends up curled up in a fetal position, where she finally rests, though her breathing is too labored for her to be sleeping.

Miguel will sit beside her and watch over her, concern written on his face. He will give her words of encouragement as well as keeping her forehead damp, holding her hand (if she allows it)

You may hate me now, but you will thank me for this later. He tells her quietly