East Coast Guardians (IC) Issue #3

[Archpaladin Zousha]

"Oh great. We've got a media sweetheart in our midst. At least that will give someone to deal with the leeches".

"You know, before I got my powers I was planning on becoming one of those leeches. I had plans for a talk show and everything."

Impact opens his mouth to retort, but pauses to think. "Actually, you're right. How on earth do I make lifting hundreds of tons look unremarkable?"

"Well, I like how you don't bother with all the costume and secret identity stuff. I read every interview you've had back in high school. It was always my belief that underneath the masks, we're still ordinary people, and you were always my favorite since you're the first hero to really show that."

[The_Reaper]

"Really?" He grins. "I have a fan! Awesome."

[UglyPanda]

"Oh yeah, that reminds me. We've got an appointment with Ron at three for new costumes. If you want one, raise your hand."

[Archpaladin Zousha]

Gravatar smirks.

"Just don't let it go to your head, big boy."

[Archpaladin Zousha]

"Oh yeah, that reminds me. We've got an appointment with Ron at three for new costumes. If you want one, raise your hand."

Gravatar raises her hand.

"This bodysuit the Professor gave me is okay, but spandex doesn't really look good on a figure like mine, you know?"

[The_Reaper]

"Well, I'm not opposed to the idea of a costume, I just can never think of an idea for one."

[smuchmuch]

"Hum... Does this costume offer would cover light custom body armor, by any means ?"
"As much as I loathe to admit it the old jacket is starting to get a litlle light as far as defense go. If I have to get in more dangerous situations I'd like to get something a little better"

[Obscurejones]

Sure, I'll take some swanky new threads.

[UglyPanda]

"No idea about the body armor. I usually go to Dominique. But you really don't want to go there at the moment. Trust me on that."

"Anyway, once everyone is done eating, we'll go out on a patrol so we can get to know each other better."

[smuchmuch]

"Oh yeah right, patrol. Forgot you spandex wearing "heroes" types did that a lot."
"You know. It is much easier to simply listen to Police frequence. Just saying."

[Obscurejones]

A grey blur passes over the buffet table.
Can I take a second to change into work clothes?
*Burp*

[UglyPanda]

"Nobody has really patrolled since the eighties. This is more like a friendly walk, in costume. And feel free to change."

[Archpaladin Zousha]

"Walk? I can fly, and I can make other people fly too!"

[Obscurejones]

Alex affects his best bandito accent.
Flight? Flight? We don't need no stinking flight.
In a moment he zooms out of the room leaving a gust of wind in his wake, only to reappear in full costume.
Actually, flight's pretty sweet. Wish it had come with the rest of the zippy zip quick.

[smuchmuch]

"Yes yes yes, Nice showing off. We got it, you are really fast. Congratulations. I hope you take great confort in that if you ever head straight into a wall you didn't see comming."
"As for Miss Gravatar kind offer, I am afraid i will have to decline. While flying is tempting I think you should reserve your powers in case of an unexpected surprise."

[Obscurejones]

Alex tips his head to one side and squints.
You're kind of a hater aren't you?
Edit:OOC: Huh, I guess that is an editable word but still... huh.

[smuchmuch]

"Sorry, been on edge recently. A very annoying criminal...
Plus I'm not really in my element, here. super strenght, super speed, flight , those feels so .. flashy."

[Obscurejones]

Well what do you do then? Amaze me with your subtlety.

[Archpaladin Zousha]

Gravatar thinks and nods.

"Probably right. I don't wanna run ahead or anything. Of course, I'm pretty slow on my own, as you can probably tell."

[The_Reaper]

"Thanks, but I get around well enough on my own. Maybe now I can get some help measuring just how far I can jump..."

[smuchmuch]

"Well what do you do then? Amaze me with your subtlety."

"As I already said, I gather informations. I track criminals and evidence where our normal instutions would be legaly bound. Think of me as Justice little helper."
"As for my powers, if that's what you meant"
He wave his hand in a dismissal gesture
"They only act on a personnal level so they're quite irrelevant. I try to identify myself more in term of mission and skills."

[Obscurejones]

"R-i-g-h-t. Justice and such... with the skills and whatnot.
...
So, about that patrol?"

[UglyPanda]

"Is everyone finished eating?"

[Archpaladin Zousha]

"Yeah, I'm full."

[Obscurejones]

"Same here. Full and a bit bored."

[smuchmuch]

"Ready when you are."

[The_Reaper]

"I'm good."

[UglyPanda]

"Ok, follow the nice man in the suit. Linda and I have things to discuss."

The man sitting across from Frank puts on a pair of shades and leads the way out. He looks perfectly plain from your opinions, with brown hair and eyes. He walks perfectly straight with a very rigid posture.

"This restaurant is a few blocks from Middle Park. We're going to cut across it to get to the other side."

Outside, it's quite busy and the streets are filled with annoyed citizens in a rush to go nowhere. While you may have finished eating, the rest of the city is heading out now.

[The_Reaper]

After they leave, Impact comments to the others, "That was the most condecending man I've ever met. It's like he thought he was talking to five-year-olds. 'Follow with the nice man in the suit'? It's like he wants us to quit."

[smuchmuch]

GH answers softly.
"I think he was more making a show of superiority, here. "I know everything there is to know about you and it's not mutual so you'll just have to trust me"
"Still this IS the opportunity of a life time, so I don't think we can afford the luxury of mistrust"
Almost muttering for himself on an amused tone
"I knew the man in that suit before you", "We know what you're abilities are", "That's all you need to know". hell those almost sounds like veiled threats ."