Superheroes of the Trust Game Thread

[Victim]

Cynthia says "Lady Liberty will meet you in conference room 2. Go to the hallway to your left, turn left, and go to the second door on your left. That is conference room 2, have a great day, friends."

Waiting in that room are Lady Liberty, Bowman, Raven, and Daedalus.

"Thank you." ...friend. Weird how she says that every time. And creepy.

Umm. Shoot, I've only met Captain Thunder, Johny Rocket, and Dr. Metropolis. Guess there wasn't really much of a reason for me to come. Shooting Star hesitantly introduces herself after Nitro does, but before he can launch into his explanation. (What exactly is meant by everything?)

"You don't have to trust our explanation of events," she adds once Nitro finishes. "Here are some of the captured documents, both in the original Russian and as translated files." Megan slides over the photocopies and USB drive containing the information. "We thought that given the location, types of defenses, and name of their plan, that one of your facilities might be their target. If not, then you'll certainly have a better idea of what it could be," she explains nervously.

 

[DM_Matt]

"Thank you." ...friend. Weird how she says that every time. And creepy.

Umm. Shoot, I've only met Captain Thunder, Johny Rocket, and Dr. Metropolis. Guess there wasn't really much of a reason for me to come. Shooting Star hesitantly introduces herself after Nitro does, but before he can launch into his explanation. (What exactly is meant by everything?)

"You don't have to trust our explanation of events," she adds once Nitro finishes. "Here are some of the captured documents, both in the original Russian and as translated files." Megan slides over the photocopies and USB drive containing the information. "We thought that given the location, types of defenses, and name of their plan, that one of your facilities might be their target. If not, then you'll certainly have a better idea of what it could be," she explains nervously.

Daedalus looks at the information and frowns. "This is our -- my, mostly -- tech. It is quite possible that this is the target, or perhaps one of our other bases, or MAYBE they are just being extra-careful for the museum heist."

Raven interrupts "So when do we think they are going to do this?"

 

[DM_Matt]

Thessaly emerges from the ladies room of the museum, which might be a little funny to someone reviewing the security tape in detail, because she never actually went -into- it. She's in her usual clothes. University sweatshirt, glasses, jeans...to all accounts an ordinary college kid out to see some exhibits. Not terribly far from the truth.

She asks the information desk about the Eye of Hell exhibit, and follows the directions to the Treasures of Ancient Persia. Optic and the others saw her out of costume in the Trust HQ, so they might recognize her...though it's not certain she'd recognize them. Thus, not seeing them immediately, she browses the various items, examining each with senses both mundane and magical to get a notion of their potential.

(Using Magical Awareness, which is Acute, to size up the various objects. I also have History, Theology, and Arcane knowledge skills that might be useful. If they're Persian, she probably can't read the writing directly unless there's Latin or Greek characters too.)

Like Optic, finds that some of the possibly-magical devices in the museum really are magical, but some aren't. She can't get any new info off the Eye of Hell, but it isn't magical. Optic finds that it is made of a strange alloy, though.

 

[Shayuri]

(is there a description of the Eye that I missed? Physical, I mean. I've no idea what we're dealing with here...)

 

[DM_Matt]

(is there a description of the Eye that I missed? Physical, I mean. I've no idea what we're dealing with here...)

(I dont remember if I did, so I'll just describe it)

It is a thin circular disc made of a strange quasi-transparent red faceted crystal, surrounded by a metal border of an unknown gold-colored alloy.

 

[Jemal]

Optic wanders over to Thessaly "Caught your eye too, did it? Remarkable piece, not exactly sure what it's made of, but I don't think it's a human alloy. Oh, sorry Forgot to introduce myself.. Jack Carson." He grins at her and winks, his eyes flashing a different color for a few seconds. Combined with the fact that he DID take his Visor off for a little while the night before, she should recognize Optic. "Mind if I ask what you think of it?" Meanwhile he glances around, wondering where Nightweaver went.

 

[Shayuri]

Thessaly smiles, realizing his identity, then looks back at the Eye.

"It's not magical," she says quietly. "Some of these things are, and some are probably replicas, but this isn't. I'm not sure what that means, or why they'd want it if it doesn't have power. Maybe it's a piece of something larger...or has some kind of ritual significance. I'm just not sure."

 

[Elric]

Raven interrupts "So when do we think they are going to do this?"

She asked me a question! Shoot, Nitro. Think. Wrong brain. Other one! Umm

"I think we figured they might use White Knight as a distraction for the museum heist, or perhaps one of their other operations. But that's all I remember. I'm definitely more of the brawn than the brains for our outfit. Shooting Star, got anything? I'm firing blanks."

Great choice of words, you nincompoop!

 

[DM_Matt]

Thessaly smiles, realizing his identity, then looks back at the Eye.

"It's not magical," she says quietly. "Some of these things are, and some are probably replicas, but this isn't. I'm not sure what that means, or why they'd want it if it doesn't have power. Maybe it's a piece of something larger...or has some kind of ritual significance. I'm just not sure."

They find a description of the item in the exhibit. It was supposedly used by an ancient cult of Angra Manyu to open a limited portal that allowed them to communicate with their imprisoned master. Apparently it could open a portal to his prison dimension, but not break the barrier that keeps him within. Scholars believe that Angra Mainyu is but one name -- Satan, Hades, Seth, Lucifer, Iblis, etc. -- for the same creature, the most powerful demon even to walk the earth. He was so powerful that he could not be destroyed, only banished. Nonetheless, cults throughout the ages have worshipped him, and some have even tried to free him, though none have been successful.

 

[Victim]

Megan pulls out her phone and reviews the notes she took last night - it beats fidgeting nervously in the company of so many famous and imposing individuals. Then Nitro mentions her name. What? Me? I thought you said you were good at talking?! Umm. Umm. Say something.

"I didn't see anything indicating when they were planning to act. As Nitro mentioned, the actions of White Knight or his allies might be included in their plan, so that might give away when they'll act. Also, the name of the plan - oops, the myth doesn't exactly present Daedalus in a positive light. This might be awkward. But too late now, I guess. - suggests that some sort of former associate of yours might be involved." She looks up at Daedalus. "So maybe that Japanese prodigy..."