Captain Justice walks though Drifter's portal and takes the deactivated android Senator to the indicated storage area.

"Unfortunately, an Android is a little to advanced for me, so I won't be much help here beyond helping hold him down in case he wakes up."

Detective Broyko calls dispatch and sends the uniforms to the various exits. The entire room is festooned with crime scene tape, and finally Broyko suggests that LESP meet in the office to fill out incident reports and debrief as necessary. It takes a few hours to process the civilians, and the uniforms will remain at the perimeter till the CSI's have finished. LESP won't be needed for that, but anyone that wishes to remain and make the acquaintance of and help the CSI's are encouraged to do so for less than thirty minutes at the most!

With the departure of some of the LESP back to the office with the prisoners, and Detective Broyko's all clear, Runa pulls back from the warrior part of her duties and embraces her duties as a priestess. Yes, it was a near certainty that none of the people present worshipped Inanna but they were still people that had just gone through what was likely the most traumatic experience in their life to date.

"I'm not saying you shouldn’t speak to the civs but it might be considered interfering with an investigation," Lilibeth says to Runa but without any real conviction.

"Perhaps but my duty to heal doesn't end with the battle,", Runa responds, moving to where some of the civilians were Huddled together, awaiting questioning by the investigators.

She approached with a warm smile, her demeanor as disarming and inviting as a mother seeking to comfort her frightened children. She speaks softly, offering encouragement and reassurance, listening, genuinely listening to their fears and concerns and offering soothing words and touches.


OOC
Runa isn't built for investigation at all. She is decent at medicine and motivation though so that is what she does. ^_^

Runa rolled 38 using 1d100 with rolls of 38.  Performance 55%. SUCCESS

Runa rolled 26 using 1d100 with rolls of 26.  Trust/Intimidate 60% SUCCESS
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Although many of the politicians are unfazed by the events, as if the only trauma they could be expected to notice is their own personal trauma, many of the guests aren't politicians and sorely need the help. As she's doing her best to soothe the crowd, the press shows up. Technically it's a news crew from channel eight, but the result is the same. After interviewing whatever civilians they're allowed to and getting the official statement from Lieutenant Broyko the news crew focuses on the human interest side of the story. This is why they approach Runa just as a previously tearful debutante hugs the warrior priestess and skips away happily.
Then the talking head begins, "This is Vaida Stecky reporting from the Municipal Convention Center, where intervention by the city's new LESP unit has prevented what could have been a serious act of terrorism. But that's only part of the story. Standing here is a member of LESP, who's been acting as an angel of mercy for those traumatized by the incident. Some have even proclaimed the woman to be an actual angel, claiming she grew wings and flew over the crowd to protect it. Thankfully, Lieutenant Broyko gave me her name and ensured me she 'didn't bite'."
"So, Runa, first I want to thank you for keeping the city safe, but the question on everyone's mind is 'are you an angel?' As a journalist, I feel I must act. As a person, I'm not sure I want to know. So, are you an angel?"
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In reply to Agent Livingstone (msg # 99):

“Of course I can look into it, I’m a nobody now, but I was once somebody.” Señor Garcia let those words sink in, it was fairly reasonable that Agent Livingston may have been read into some of his past exploits, but maybe not all of them.

Taking note that the androids posing as the Senator apparently deactivates Señor Garcia remains silent. There is not much he wants to say here in a public setting.

---

When Captain Justice questions Agent Livingston, Señor Garcia says nothing. Having been on protective details himself, he knows all too well that the principal could be up to all sorts of unethical (but yet not illegal) acts, One examples of which would be a married man elected to a very high political office receiving fellatio from an unmarried female intern.

---

As Spymaster asks his questions of Agent Livingston, Señor Garcia is again silent. As Agent Livingston outlines the idea/plan to have the Senator listed in critical condition and under guard he nods to Spymaster, and any others present, at this point it is best if the world thought the Senator was still alive and not identified as an android.

Señor Garcia does not take advantage of the dimensional divide to return to LESP HQ, doing so would just identify him as one of the ‘superheroes.’

When the media arrives, Señor Garcia blends in and disapears within the crowd of people.

Runa was feeling, if not quite happiness, satisfaction at being able to help the crowd of people. They were not warriors, nor had they come to this place expecting to witness a battle. Walking among them, soothing their fears and worries, felt right.

When the reporter comes up to her and asks her if she is an angel, she hesitates, though she isn't sure why. "What's wrong, you are totally an angel," the voice of Lilibeth says in her mind. "No, I am a merely priestess of Inanna...aren't I?"

But even as she thought that, she knew that wasn't true. She was more than a priestess, even one blessed by the divine. Runa was confused but saw that the reporter was looking at her intently, expecting an answer, soon. She mentally shook off her confusion and smiled at the other woman, Vaida Stecky, she had said. "Greetings to you Vaida Stecky. As I understand your language, you might call me an angel. I am a warrior priestess of the Goddess, Inanna. The Goddess saw fit to bless me with a portion of her divine power, transforming me into one of exalted messengers. In that way, you could think of me as an angel."
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"However you came about it, you've been an angel to the people here. But my viewers are terribly curious about the LESP unit. Can you tell us anything about that?"

Runa continues to smile at the reporter. "The warriors of the LESP were here to protect the lives of the people. An assassin attempted to slay one of your leaders but by the grace of the goddess and their skill, might and courage, he was thrawted and captured. I am honored to be included in their company."

"Thank you, Runa. I think I can speak for everyone present when I say we're happy your on our side."
While smiling at the camera, Vaida moves closer to it and then makes a chopping motion with her hand. The cameraman does something, then the red light on the camera goes dark. Vaida asks the cameraman, "how did it look? Was that ok?"
The cameraman nods as he fiddles with his machine. "So, what are you doing now?"

"Sending the files to the cloud."

It was clear to Runa that the reporter and her cameraman had gotten what they wanted and were now moving on. "Good day to both of you, may the blessings of the Goddess be upon you," she says in parting. She turns away from them and surveys the room and people in one more time assuring herself that no one else is in distress or injured.

taking a turn right when he should have gone left leaves Drifter in the surreal land of Hos

Odd place Hoz

Seeing that no one needed her aid, Runa leaves the room where the assassination attempt had taken place. Without her wings, she is easily mistaken as just another convention cosplayer. In fact she sees some costumes with wings though of course they aren't glowing with divine energy.

It isn't long before she sees Drifter. Her eyes narrow for an instant but then she relaxes, remembering that though he was a sorcerer, he had been accepted by the LESP and so was not an enemy. "You've really got a thing about sorcerers huh?" Lilibeth says in her mind. "Yes, ever since...", "Ever since what?" "I...can't remember," Runa tells the former Army medic and now constant companion. "Well whatever, walk over and say hi or let me go." "What?," Runa says aloud, apparently startled by Lilibeth's last sentence. "I said walk over there and say hi or let me out so I can do it."

"Oh, very well, I will do as you ask," Runa says, walking over to Drifter. When she is close enough, she says "Hello again, Drifter," managing to keep her face neutral.

In reply to Runa (msg # 142):

"Oh hello Runa.  To what do I owe this pleasure?"]
The vagabond inquires as he adds a little bow to the vision before him.

Despite her feelings, Runa's lips quirk into a smile as Drifter bows to her. "Now that our task here is complete, Lilibeth wanted to explore. She enjoys this kind of event." The priestess gestures at the crowds of costumed people, the vendor stalls and people lining up to pay for some celebrity's autograph. "We saw you and decided, why not enjoy it with you?"

In reply to Runa (msg # 144):

"Well that should be easy enough to achieve. So just what facet of reality would you like to see?

One of the
Mystical realms where magic reigns
or a Material realm where super science far superior to this world, holds supreme
or even one of the worlds where Mental powers hold sway.  Like Darkover or perhaps The Many Coloured land with The Tanu and Firvulag. Situated during The Pliocene Time line?

Or do you have some other setting in mind?"
looking around a little before he adds
"so will your friend Lilibeth be joining us soon? I do not think I have met that individual yet?"
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Runa shakes her at the suggestion to visit other worlds. If nothing else, Inanna had sent her to this world, no other and so here was where she was meant to be. When the wizard mention when Lilibeth would join them, she actually laughed. "Oh stop, its not his fault he doesn't know about our...situation," Lilibeth says in Runa's mind.

"Forgive me, your comment struck me as humorous since Lilibeth is always with me and I her. You see we are....call it soul bonded. I will change places with her now, bide a moment." The tall priestess walks away from Drifter and walks into a nearby women's restroom. A moment later out walks a much shorter woman with long blond hair, dressed as a popular video game character; Cammy. With a bright smile on her face, she walks right up to Drifter, holding out a hand. "Pleased to meet you in the flesh. I've been watching you since you got here," the young woman says. Almost immediately her smile falters and her cheeks turn the color of strawberries. She waves both hands in front of her, "Not in like a creepy way or anything! I just meant, well, its not like there is much to do when Runa is out except, well, watch what's happening."

In reply to Runa (msg # 146):

trying to get a grasp on the reality just handed to him, Drifter feels like he has entered a schism of some kind.

Gingerly taking the offered hand he Asks
"Are you two always in the same time space or have you been divergent by mere nano seconds?"

PM

Lilibeth reextends her hand to shake Drifter's, her smile returning as the blond recovers quickly from her unintentional verbal clumsiness. "Um...I'm not sure what a nanosecond is but I'm guessing it's smaller than a microsecond," she giggles and then continues, "We've been, um, together, since Iraq. It was my first deployment, well only deployment really. I got out after that and came here."
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In reply to Runa (msg # 149):

taking the hand that is offered Drifter give the two a warm, friendly shake.

"I am so delighted and happy to meet you both Runa"

Lilibeth giggles again, "No, I'm Lilibeth, the tall, beautiful goddess looking one is Runa. That's OK though, I know it can be confusing. Just think of how I feel! All these memories and feelings that are mine but aren't? Like I had no clue how to speak Arabic before but now I do."

In reply to Runa (msg # 151):

"Oh... so am I wrong in thinking you and she are both part of a Dual person?...

what a pity. That puts an end to my plan to visit the Home plane of your other self."

Lilibeth kept smiling though her eyes communicated a sense of confusion. "I don't know about dual person but yah, we share this body. We are about to get into a TIC, excuse me, sorry, my Army slipped out there," she giggles and waves a hand, "That means Troops In Combat, so whenever we are about to get into trouble, Runa comes out and I take a backseat. I'm kinda like her own personal cheerleader that point, only without the pom poms and cute outfit. Most of the rest of the time, I'm out and about and she is the one looking over my shoulder, encouraging me to be more..." The short blonde woman puts a finger to her lips, obviously searching for the right word, "aggressive lets say. Lately though she has been out more. I've been kinda taking a break from the hustle of day to day life and letting her explore the modern world more. She was out of service for a while, missed out on a lot."

Her voice had become noticeably somber a she went into more details but then she gives herself a little shake and is all smiles again. "So what about you? Runa says you're a sorcerer, is that right? Like Gandolf or Merlin? People keep confusing what Runa can do with magic but she hates that, says its not magic but divine power, blessed upon her by Ishtar. I don't understand the difference really, its all just so miraculous to me."

In reply to Runa (msg # 153):

"Well no that is not the truth of the matter.  I admit I have encountered worlds full of magic but I am just a Trader that can cross Dimensional barriers.  This world in not even my homeland."

falling silent Drifter for a moment before continuing

My home world died along with all my friends and associates.  I was on friendly terms with the Detective Broyko of that Realm and now he is dead!

The sad thing is that world died due to the actions of Heroes just like us!

I have yet to find the nerve to cross back over the dimensional barriers to check it out.  I am hoping to find another group of supers who have more diverse powers to go see if we can offer help to any survivors or if it is even needed.  I know sooner is better but I am just one person.  What if the energies that took out a whole world are still running rampant.

Opening a portal is a two way door.  I do not have the right to bring this world to ruin just for idle curiosity.  The only way I would even consider doing so, is if I could find a reality that is already defunct and lifeless.  Even using some place like Utgard is out of the question for even Evil beings deserve the chance of redemption.


Oh and Runa I do understand the difference between Divine Power and Magic. Not totally but well enough.