The rat-man flashed you a look and takes a long sniff, "Him first...then you.

He turns back to the man in leathers, "You're not so big now, are you?  hehehe"

In a south side accent, "Ain't the size of the dog flee bag.  You do have be flat-footed currently tho.  WANA GET OVER HERE FASTER."

Ratling rubs his hands as he takes a step closer, "Oh...I'm coming squishy."

[OOC]
I had to change from gray to orange; gray blended too much.

"Seems you are more interested in hurting innocents, and people running away.  Are you afraid to face someone standing?". Darren says, trying to gain and keep Ratlins' focus.  His suit dusty from the exsplosion, and possessing a few new tears from the shards of wall.  Overall though, he presents the appearance of a refined professor chiding someone for rude behavior.
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As you talk, you do get Ratling's attention; he hisses and steps toward you.  <HASSSSSSSSHHHHHHH>  But he is taken surprised by the man in leathers.

***

Un-prompted, he speaks up, "Innocents...that is funny."  As he is talking a racing bike comes around and through the cars in the lot and flips into the air.  As it flips, it morphs into a robot.  It comes to ground in a low stance with a stubby riffle against its right shoulder.  The man in leathers puts his hands out and a pair of handguns (oddly shaped...some lights?) land in his hands.  He drops to a knee.  "The handguns.  Really?  Damn it."  There is some beeps, clicks and a <shrug> from the robot.

"Take your fight away from these people.". He admonishes both of them sternly.  "They have no part in your quarrel.  Go somewhere void of people and kill each other there.". His voice is calm, but firm. Like a professor dealing with argumentative children.

There is a number of clicks and beeps heard after you talk.  "I don't know who the fuck that is.  Hey...who the hell are you and tell the rat that!"

Ratling seems a little disturbed with the conversation and three-way of people. <eeeerrrrr> His eyes are darting between the parties.

I am telling Both of you that.. He replies, his voice an even and stern tone.  "As for who I am.  I am Doctor Rose.". He continues speaking, as he surreptitiously extends the non-combat time that the two assailants are on the scene, and not fighting.  "Manners would dictate that you each introduce yourself.  Now.". He says firmly, with all the authority if a displeased, and disappointed teacher addressing two recalcitrant students.

You note some true confusion on Ratling's face.  He is giving 'Dr. Rose' and odd look.  He shifts a little toward him, "Ratling?" he says...with a confused tone.

***

"Get the good school principal here, will ya.  I'm so glad he is here."  There are some more beeps and clicks.  "I know right...like he some how he really matters in this mess and is more than just in danger here."

Neither the robot or the man in leathers has moved their focus from Ratling.  Their guns are still trained on 'him'.  There are a few more clicks, buzzes, and pops heard.

"Good.". He replies to Ratlins'.  "Now, Mr. Ratlings'.  Clear the rumble from the sidewalk.  Without touching anyone else.". His statement is firm, like a principle assigning the first disciplinary task, and expecting it to be promptly and completely obeyed.". Then, his turns his gaze to the leather clad biker and his robot, without removing his attention from Ratling.  "Put your guns away, and go help Mr. Ratling clear the sidewalk of ruble, without touch anyone.". His tone remains firm, and disciplinary.
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"Ahhh...yeah...I was serious about not knowing who you are and I'm serious about you getting hurt.  Just run along we don't need a hero here.  And no, I'm not putting my guns down."

Ratling seems a little confused by the exchange, but he doesn't make a move and just looks between the two parties.  <eeerrrrr>

Darren squares his shoulders, and walks straight up to the foolish young man.  Placing his chest directly I from of the pistols, and leveling an unyielding gaze at the poor boy.  "And I was absolutely serious about you puting those guns away.  Now.". He tone brooks absolutely no denial, and implies that they will be taken if not immediately dropped.  "You will Not be endangering any innocent parties with your reckless behavior.". His tone shifts briefly to address Ratling, but his eyes never leave the young man.  Ratling.  I said to clean the ruble from the sidewalk."

"Da fuck!  ARE YOU AND IDIOT!!!"  The robot takes two steps to the right (away from you) and starts to cycle between pointing at you and pointing at Ratling.  The clicking and beeps the robot was making speed up and increase in volume.  "No...he ain't listen and he isn't smart."

"YES!!!"

The robot shifts toward Ratling and it sounds like the clicks and beeps almost say 'incoming. gun free.'

[OOC]

You note that the handguns being held by the man in leathers seem to be on a .45 frame, but the slide is solid and the rear seems to have a row of black batteries (?) in a semi-circle. The muzzle is longer and vented.

Now that you are closer you would totally say the robot is a human sized transformer (Cogman from that horrible movie).  It is holding a P-90 against its should that has many of the same changes as the handguns.

19:54, Today: Shield rolled 25 using 1d10+18 with rolls of 7.  Initiative.

[OOC] Initiative for Engagement -
Ratling (29)
Shield (25)
Robot (23)
"Leathers" (22)

Working out how best to do combat in PbP, so we may have a few hiccups.  Please bear with me.

I know I'm the DM, so dice don't 'like or dislike' me, but I hate it when I can only roll low.  Balance in all things....

[OC]
Ratling is incredibly fast and jumps the short distance is upon the robot within seconds.  His claws hit home, but only make a horrible noise on the metal plate of the robots chest.  "yeeaahhhhhhaaaarrrrr"

Robot Intentions - firing a round into Ratling.
"Leathers" Intentions - Thrust kick in your chest and one quick right handed shot at Ratling.

Your move?

Darren intends to sweep "leathers" arms, disarming him of his pistols with one hand.  With the other, he intends to knock "leathers" into the robot to block the robots shot.  He will currently pull back on his super strength, using only as much force as an Olympic power lifter would possess.  His super strength is not an activated power, it's always part of him, he's just not striking with his full force.

[OOC: What you're doing is a tactic Superman is noted for in the old Superman Sourcebook. While he had Str 25, he would regularly start using 12 APs of Strength.]

( Darren does not want to reveal his super powers in this guise.  But feels that he has to do something to protect the populace.  Also, he does not want to destroy "Leathers", and since he can lift 200 tons, using his full strength could possibly do that.)

[OOC] To be clear, you are NOT pulling a punch (page 147), but using a strength of 3-4 (700 lbs.)?  I'm not sure how best to do that....

Can we use the rules for Pulling a Punch, to create the same effect?

[OOC: Shield literally uses less than his full strength for his EV. As I noted, the precedent for this is Superman who would do this as noted in the Superman Sourcebook.
All Pulling a Punch will do is prevent Knockback if you get a phenomenal roll, but that is still limited by Strength and the mass of who or what you smack.
You do not have to go full force unless you have a Limitation or Drawback that says you do.
So yes, he can choose to only use 4 APs of Strength. Someone might notice he isn't really exerting himself though. To look like he's doing otherwise would require Artist (Actor).]

[OOC]
He'll go with the 4 APs.  He's new to this Superhero thing, so Acting lessons might come later.
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[OOC]
OK...sounds good.  Please use [OOC] and [IC] to protect against confusion.  No issues this time, but good habit.

I'll need you to roll for one attack which is to disarm and then the second is the throw.  Your OV is 8 for the first attack and 9 for the second attack.

Remember, you are allowed to talk during combat, as long as you are not reading us War and Peace, I will not hold it against you.

[IC]
You are surprised at the quickness of 'leathers' as you go to sweep his hands and fling him.  He calls you an "Ass."

[OOC: The only limit is you can only have one Dice Action as one of your three Actions per Turn.]

OOC: What do I add to the roll?


14:23, Today: Shield rolled 8 using 1d10 with rolls of 8.  Martial arts attack #2.

14:23, Today: Shield rolled 8 using 1d10 with rolls of 8.  Martial arts attack #1.

[OOC]
Check your settings, you should be rolling 2d10.  Roll again and add on doubles.  Unless you roll snake eyes...epic fail.

It would be Dex vs. Dex.  In this case, your Dex verses the OV I listed of 8.  Since the throw is a second attack (multi-attack on page 147), there is a column shift involved as it is harder.

OOC: Rerolled, per request.

17:24, Today: Shield rolled 13 using 2d10 with rolls of 9,4.  Martial arts attack #2.


Doubles on Martial Arts Attack #1
17:24, Today: Shield rolled 16 using 2d10 with rolls of 7,9.

17:24, Today: Shield rolled 12 using 2d10 with rolls of 6,6.  Martial arts attack #1.

Dexterity: 8
Martial Arts: 3
Ambidexterous

Using a Strength of 6, which is Human maximum.

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