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Chat with Michael Reaver.

Posted by MittensFor group 0
Michael Reaver
player, 71 posts
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Mon 20 Sep 2010
at 04:40
  • msg #18

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Michael's lip twitches into a slight smile as Mittens goes off on a tangent, but listens intently as she gets more serious.

He sits and listens, his hands under his chin (Really annoyed, but this is the closest I could find: http://images.veer.com/IMG/PIMG/PHP/PHP3044574_P.JPG) He takes a moment then says,"Why do you think I went out after her? That I was going out to be her protector, or rather her bodyguard? Because that is basically it, though not in the sense of it coming to blows. I went out there to be the escape exit if things got out of control." He takes a deep breath before continuing. "I can port with no concentration, however it hurts, a lot. To the point that I will barely be able to think, much less move, after I have done it. That was my plan if things got bad. I would have picked her up and been back in the room with everyone else before it came to violence."

"If you want me to be in charge of combat, I am fine with that. Outside of an actual conflict though, I would prefer to defer to someone else. That is, unless you truly think I am the best candidate for it. I'm here to help Mits, so I'll go wherever I can do the most help, even if I don't particularly like it."
Mittens
GM, 148 posts
Adventure Magnet
Citizen Patrol Leader
Wed 22 Sep 2010
at 02:37
  • msg #19

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Mittens takes a deep breath, leaning her cheek in her hand with a smile.  ( http://tiny.cc/75sfm )

"Glad to hear we're on the same page for that," she says, "It's relieving to know things couldn't have gone as bad as I was afraid they might.  It will be as you prefer then.  I'll rely on you to be the boss only when it comes to fire fights... or water fights as the case may be."

She smirks and winks.

"I plan to put the others in charge of various other things if they're willing.  For example I'm hoping Emerald will be in charge of the band I'm putting together...  I've noticed you're quite the musician.  Would you be willing to help out with that?  It's nothing to do with crime fighting directly, but I plan to make it very much a central part of what I'm hoping to accomplish for our city."
Michael Reaver
player, 72 posts
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Wed 22 Sep 2010
at 18:02
  • msg #20

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Michael looked a bit surprised and said,"A band? So along with creating a mutant crime fighting force, you are also making a band? Sure, I'd be interested. What kind of music would we be playing and who would be in it?"
Mittens
GM, 156 posts
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Thu 23 Sep 2010
at 16:03
  • msg #21

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Mittens puts on a proud smile from Michael's surprise.  She decides to boast using the excuse that he needs to be kept abreast of future plans to justify it to herself.

"That's just the tip of the iceburg.  I've also got movie deals, talk show appearances, public speaking engagements, and all sorts of other stuff in the works.  The phone's been ringing off the hook thanks to our success so far!

"But yeah.  Music.  Style is yet to be determined, but so far I'm leaning toward pop as a strong influence since becoming a pop star is on Emerald's to-do list, and I imagine she'll be the one handling the majority of the band related work.  But I had hoped for a mix of influences.  What I heard you playing earlier melted my heart, and I'd love to hear more of your talent.  But so far I've got you, Emerald, Sarah, maybe myself until we find someone better, and Haalima as our dancer.  But again, these things are just in the early stages, so we'll see what develops.  You have any strong preferences?  Any style of music you can't stand or are completely in love with?"

Mittens cringes a little, kicking herself for her poor choice of words, but keeps her eager smile.
Michael Reaver
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Thu 23 Sep 2010
at 16:11
  • msg #22

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Michael is intrigued by the kitty's list of dealing, but wonders how many are exaggerations. He gives the music choice some thought, not noticing Mittens cringe. "What I was playing before is solo type stuff. If we are making a band I'd like to be on guitar, lead if the spot hasn't been taken. As long as we aren't doing hardcore rap, I think we will be fine, though I prefer punk and ska."
Mittens
GM, 157 posts
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Thu 23 Sep 2010
at 16:20
  • msg #23

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

"Punk?!" Mittens asks in shock, her mouth agape, "And Ska?!  Really?  Wow!  Awesome!  I love those!  Never woulda guessed you to like 'em too.  World's full of surprises.  You play lead guitar, huh?  Well that's handy.  My goodness.  It's all coming together.  Wonderful!  Perfect!  Lead guitar it is!"

She snickers.

"With all these influences coming together, we may wind up making a whole new style of music.  I'll call it... Skunkop!"
Michael Reaver
player, 76 posts
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Thu 23 Sep 2010
at 16:25
  • msg #24

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Michael gave a little chuckle as his took a sip of his drink. "So what else did you want to talk about? " He figured the interview wouldn't just be about his history and a band, but he had been wrong before. Once:P
Mittens
GM, 160 posts
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Fri 24 Sep 2010
at 04:16
  • msg #25

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Mittens is a little taken by surprise by the sudden topic change.  She wonders if perhaps she had slipped up and...  Right.  Man talk.  Daddy tried to explain.  It was hard to sit still long enough, but she eventually got the message that guys are sparing with words and tend to want to get to the point.

"Right.  Next topic.  I've been running into some road-blocks at the police station.  I understand you have a history with the force, though probably not the park police specifically.  Well I'm wanting to move us out of the briefing room as soon as possible, but I get the feeling that soon isn't soon enough.  Well...  Hmm..."

She rubs her chin, trying to remember how she'd wanted to put it.

"I want us to part ways with them on as good a terms as possible.  I managed to defuse the little misunderstanding between Emerald and Bagrowski, but he's one easiest to get along with in the force from what I've seen.  I was wondering if maybe you could be the one to act as our liaison to the police in my stead.  I imagine you talk their language much better than I do.  The most important thing is that I want them to know how much I respect them, but it seems a hard message to get across."

When they don't have a shred of respect for me, she thinks to herself, it's no wonder.

"And we're not leaving the station because we're 'too good for them' or 'afraid of them' or any other silly ideas they might get."
Michael Reaver
player, 79 posts
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Sun 26 Sep 2010
at 02:47
  • msg #26

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Michael listens to the problems Mittens has run into at the station and can't say he is surprised. He nods and says,"Sure Mittens, I will see what I can do. They are good people, they just... have trouble with new people. Especially when they think someone is trying to do their job. Now I know that isn't what you, all of us, are trying to do, but I can understand why they might see it that way."

He put his hand on his chin in thought. Slowly a grin appeared on his face. "How about we make a friendly rivalry out of this? Same as the police and fire department have. You know, some friendly softball games here and their, trying to out do each other at in the thanksgiving day parade. What do you think?"
Mittens
GM, 174 posts
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Citizen Patrol Leader
Sat 2 Oct 2010
at 05:09
  • msg #27

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

It never occurred to Mittens that the fire department might have a rivalry of any kind with the police, but... makes sense.

"Love th..!  Ffff...  eh... maybe not.  I mean...  You saw what Joe's capable of.  Mutants in sports is a very very volatile topic."

She smears her face, her frustration showing.

"I know they're good people, Micheal.  It's just.  I wish they knew we were good people too.  Even if we save the city a dozen times over without 'taking over' the overworked police's jobs, it'll be hard to overcome the colossal monster that is prejudice, ya know.  That's my ultimate goal, by the way.  Civil Rights Movement take two.  Thanks for offering to take on being the go-between for the police.  Of all the things on my to-do list, this was probably the most hurtful for me."

Nothing like being unwelcome to your heroes.
Michael Reaver
player, 83 posts
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Tue 5 Oct 2010
at 02:33
  • msg #28

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Michael saw her frustration and could understand it. She made a good point, but there had to be some way of getting them on decent terms. "How about this, I go talk to some of the officers and higher ups, see if I can't get some professional respect and support at least."

He thought for a moment and said,"Just because they aren't there yet doesn't mean they wont come around. It will take time and work, but it is definitely doable."
Mittens
GM, 184 posts
Adventure Magnet
Citizen Patrol Leader
Wed 6 Oct 2010
at 21:48
  • msg #29

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Mittens gives a sigh of relief like a great weight had been taken off her shoulders.  She's usually the one encouraging people with the 'yes we can!' cheers, it's nice to be on the receiving end of some encouraging can-do assurances for once.  "Sounds like a good plan.  Thanks again.  So since we're on the topic...  any other conflicts you can see cropping up?  I mean...  Well... Sarah for example.  Don't suppose have any issues with the department's decision to put her on the team as part of her probation?  From what I could tell, you get along with her just fine on a personal level, so maybe there's something else bugging you about the team or how things are going so far that hadn't occurred to me?"
Michael Reaver
player, 86 posts
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Wed 6 Oct 2010
at 22:04
  • msg #30

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

"Well on a personal level, I don't have a problem with anyone we have. Sarah seems nice enough, though I'm told she has a bit of a temper, which is what gets her into trouble. From what she told me, the last straw was actually in defense of someone else, she just happened to use a bit to much force helping him," he said giving his chin a rub.

"I have a few concerns but so far they are just speculation, so I would rather not talk about them until I have something to actually put my finger on. Unless, of course, you really want to hear from my more paranoid side," he says the last bit with a smirk.
Mittens
GM, 190 posts
Adventure Magnet
Citizen Patrol Leader
Fri 8 Oct 2010
at 17:43
  • msg #31

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

"You have a paranoid side?" Mittens asks with a little surprise, "Yes I would very much like to hear your speculations.  And please don't leave me out if I'm on the list of suspects.  I've gotten pretty thick skinned what with being covered in fur, so I don't think you'll hurt my feelings any.  I'd really rather not be handled with kid gloves because 'Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.'

"And thanks for clearing up that bit about Sarah.  There was no mention of that important detail in wrap sheet they gave me."
Michael Reaver
player, 92 posts
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Wed 13 Oct 2010
at 00:15
  • msg #32

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Michael gave a dark chuckle as Mittens asked about his paranoid side. It was not a pleasant sound and hopefully it wouldn't happen again. "Yes I have a paranoid side, which has come from me ending up in the wrong place at the wrong time far to many times. Let me just start off with this disclaimer, I like everyone on the team. None of them have given me any reason not to. That being said, they have all shown something that could either be a personal or a team weakness. Where to start? Ah actually, I can just show you."

Michale pulls out a pda, then after pulling up a sheet hands it to Mittens. On it shows just how far his paranoia goes. "There is a more detailed list, but it is up here. This is the basics and the most useful of the points," he says.
quote:
Pros
Mittens: Energetic, nice, adventure seeker
Joe: Athletic ability, quick thinker
Sarah: "sticky" power, brawler
Emerald: adventure seeker, "fox" power
Tim: Healer, nice person, flight
Cell: make copy of self,
Diren: metal manipulation,
Haalima: horse and tiger hybrid, claws and hoof for weapons, dancer
Liberty: high physical resistance,
Rodney: turn into worm, numbers guy

Cons
Mittens: Child, danger magnet
Joe: sarcastic, does not take talk seriously
Sarah: anger issues
Emerald: reserved, snarky
Tim: quiet, child
Cell: child, could be problematic if Liberty's crush is not handled well
Diren: child, his background may put other in danger
Haalima: stands out in the crowd
Liberty: child, crushing on Cell (Potentially problematic in future)
Rodney: way he goes about transforming

This message was last edited by the player at 18:50, Wed 13 Oct 2010.
Mittens
GM, 208 posts
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Citizen Patrol Leader
Thu 28 Oct 2010
at 13:26
  • msg #33

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Mittens gets a great big smile on her face as she reads the list.

"Faaaantastic," she says, "You're a man after my own heart!  I've a list much like this of my own!  Of course if you saw it I'd have to kill you."

She gives Michael a smirk and a wink.

"Kidding about the killing part of course.  But you're so right about me being a danger magnet.  But you're not the only one to have noticed.  Several journalists have pointed out that 'no sooner does the crazy cat girl with a history of being at the scene of a disaster start a supergroup than a never-before dreamed of danger threatens the city!'  I of course know the reason I wind up in dangerous situations at the right time is no fault of mine any more than firefighters and police cause fires and crime, but simply telling journalists this fact isn't going to convince them.

"I can sense adventure before it happens the same way most people can see lightning before thunder rolls.  I say 'adventure' instead of 'danger' because often the stuff I sense before hand can be quite harmless in the end.  Such as a parade or a fireworks display.  Hopefully in time my second sight will be a little less blurry.

"As far as myself and half the team not being old enough to vote... well you could get a doctorate unpacking just one of the issues that brings up.  Could it be tied to the same reasons children are targeted for military recruitment?  Or perhaps it has something to do with familial and societal abandonment and alienation that persons of a tender age seek affirmation from others who might understand what they're going through?  Then there's the questions of who's responsible for allowing things to get to the point where kids are carrying a large part of society's disaster relief burden.  And why aren't more adults joining?  Are they afraid of exposure as Mutants?  On and on it goes.

"In other words you're quite right again.  You may consider your list paranoid, but it's quite reasonable.  And it doesn't include the things I was afraid it might.  For example: 'She's more annoying than a mosquito bite in a place that can't be scratched,' or 'like a rusty nail in the knee,' or 'would rather take a belt sander to my thigh than be in the same room.'"
Michael Reaver
player, 96 posts
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Fri 22 Apr 2011
at 23:43
  • msg #34

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

"I'm not saying that I'm against having the younger crew with us. From what I've seen everyone so far is more than capable of handling themselves. I think at some point we should do some group training, at least for some tactical maneuvers that we could use in the field."

"As for people being annoying, as long as it is to meet a common goal, I can tolerate anyone. No matter how ridiculous they are," he says while looking straight at mittens. After a second his lips twitch and a smile can be seen peeking from his eyes. "Just messing, sorry about that."
Mittens
GM, 269 posts
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Citizen Patrol Leader
Fri 29 Apr 2011
at 00:49
  • msg #35

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Mittens smiles eagerly when Michael suggests group training, literally wagging her tail about the idea, but when she's labeled annoying and ridiculous, her expression switches to an awkward grin and a blush.

Whew!  Saved by the tease!

"Boy," she says, waving at herself, "You sure are convincing.  I'd hate to have to be interrogated by you.  As for the group training idea, I love it!  If I had my way, we'd have full-on military preparedness for each member.  First aid, self-defense, respect for authority, survival training, the works.  Girl Scouts strongly influenced my thinking, you might say.  Still a member by the way.  Anything specific you had in mind since my mind is all over the map?"
Michael Reaver
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Fri 29 Apr 2011
at 01:15
  • msg #36

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"Well I was thinking a physical aptitude test, at the very least. Once we do that, we can see who needs work in which area. First aid and cpr would be easy enough, just get someone to come in and do the training with us. I'm sure you or Angel could arrange that for us.

Maybe a combat basics course, self defense stuff for the most part. For those who are already fighters, I can work with them to figure out the best way to use their powers in a fight."

He took his tablet back and started making some notes. "Hmm, we could also implement some survival courses. Maybe take everyone camping with limited supplies and show them how to forage and use nature to survive. Though that means we aren't her in the city." Then stopping himself, he changed his mind. "Wilderness survival could be silly since we will be in the city, so I guess that's not really needed."

"What else do you think?"
Mittens
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Sat 30 Apr 2011
at 01:28
  • msg #37

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"Sounds great!" Mittens chimes cheerily, "Though I wouldn't rule out a survival course of any kind so quickly.  I've heard that even business execs benefit from such far more than an afternoon at the golf course.  It has a sort of confidence-building effect that you can't really get anywhere else.  And I've read that city folk do rather well too.

"As for what else, well...  I'm thinking of tailoring the group as a whole to the needs of the individual members.  For example, I've been looking into getting Haalima some breaks into the entertainment biz since she's all about dancing.  And Emerald all about singing.  And so on.  Lots of opportunity to make each other's dreams come true.  Open to suggestions toward that end."
Michael Reaver
player, 104 posts
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Tue 3 May 2011
at 02:22
  • msg #38

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

"True, survival training is never a bad thing and a confidence boost is something fledgling superheroes and teenagers alike need," he said, the last part with a grin.

"As for tailoring the group, it sounds interesting, for the old people in the team anyway. For the kids, most don't know what they want yet, so it may be difficult to tailor it completely. That being said, if they want to learn something then they couldn't have asked for better teachers. I figure between all of us "adults" we should be able to teach everyone a thing or three."
Mittens
GM, 281 posts
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Wed 4 May 2011
at 03:19
  • msg #39

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

Mittens smirks at Michael and nods.

"I may still be a kid but I know exactly what I want.  But I agree we've got a great team of adults to teach the younger members.  How 'bout you, though?  Do you know what you want specifically?  What can I do to get you what you want?"
Michael Reaver
player, 107 posts
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Mon 9 May 2011
at 23:48
  • msg #40

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Michael looked a bit shocked at her question. What did he want? There is the question for the year, if not longer. "What I want.. I want to be happy and I haven't been is so long. Music lifts my spirit a little bit, but not like it used to. Right now I'm trying to find that spark that makes my life matter again. I am hoping that by helping people through the Citizen Patrol, I will be able to find it. If not that, then at least something where I am needed."
Mittens
GM, 292 posts
Adventure Magnet
Citizen Patrol Leader
Sun 15 May 2011
at 21:51
  • msg #41

Re: Chat with Michael Reaver

"Then come work for the Citizen Patrol full time!" Mittens answers with a grin, "We're hiring, and it's a great cause!  The paycheck won't be big, but most other jobs don't offer satisfaction and self-respect in the benefits package.

She smirks, winks, and offers a job application.
Michael Reaver
player, 108 posts
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Wed 18 May 2011
at 22:31
  • msg #42

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Michael looks a bit surprised as she pulls out paperwork, but not about the job offer. He had been hoping for something like this. "Really now? I am always looking for new work. What kind of positions do you have open right now?"
This message was last edited by the player at 18:45, Mon 02 Apr 2012.
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