Nightshade forces open the office door

you hear sirens outside

Nightshade is craving blood bad.  -1 to every roll

Sharpshooter and Majestic Ocean arrive and McGavin is in the middle of helping someone give blood

Flicker will arrive soon as hes only 3 blocks away

He considered calling instead, but decided not to waste the time. Jogging through the streets, around the apparently motionless pedestrians, felt like his morning jaunt to the coffee shop on the corner. To the rest of the universe, Flicker's run took six seconds.

Looking around at the noise of the sirens, he says, "wait, what did I miss?"

Sharp heads to the vehicle and says "Sir? Mr McGavin? Would you both be so kind as to exit the vehicle quickly? Someone called in a Bomb threat on this vehicle and we don't want to take any chances."


00:33, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 14 (with 3 body) using 5 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3, 1, 4, 1, 5.  Base Presence attack. Meh....

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 3):

McGavin steps out of the bloodmobile.  <red>A.A.I. has many enemies.

hearing per roll all

In reply to Darrell McGavin (msg # 4):

16:24, Today: Majestic Ocean rolled 10 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 2, 3, 5.  Hearing 14-.

Flicker turns his head back and forth, attempting to figure out exactly where the sirens are coming from.

15:55, Today: Flicker rolled 11 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 6, 4, 1.  PER (-12)

As always, Sharpshooter has the senses of a long-time hunter.



13:58, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 10 (with 2 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 1, 4, 5.  Perception 14-.

Even with her helmet on, Tarina has great hearing.

OOC
Nightshade rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,3,2.  Hearing/Sonar Perception Roll 15- .

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 8):

Everyone, but Flicker can hear a muffled help . Ava recognizes it as April (as does Nightshade)

But they also hear something rumbling used ground

Flicker, you are the only one in the air, so You see Ankyslosaur super leaping to the scene.

anky will be there at the end of phase 12.  (well, close enough}. McGavin says.  . I hope you find the bomb.  I wouldn't want anyone hurt

Phase 12.  Note your Dad please
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In reply to Ankylosaur (msg # 9):

Are any AAI people there running security?  ie Black Diamond?

Quickly, Tarina asks the little girl two questions; "Little girl! Whats your name? Who's your daddy?"

While waiting for the girl to answer, she sends a quick text to Majestic Ocean/Ava. This is Nightshade. April is being held by Phobia near here. Here's how to find them. Included in the text is directions to April and Phobia.
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In reply to Nightshade (msg # 11):

Ava texts back.

I smell a trap.  FYI, no bomb.  Get Primus to confiscate bus under bomb premise to investigate.  Don't tell Primus no bomb.  AAI making Metas of homeless under Bloodmobile Premise.  Will share more details soon.

M.O. leaves...

Immediately Tarina sends a text to both Sharpshooter and Redacted: There are reliable reports of a mega-bomb under a bloodmobile near the homeless shelter at (gives the address).

Suddenly, there's a Flicker on top of the bloodmobile. "Did someone order a metal behemoth? There appears to be one incoming as we speak."

OOC: Phase 12, Dex 18, tport to top of bloodmobile and speak
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Sharp hears 'incoming' and his eyes look to the skies as his guns come to bear, flicking in Thunderzaps for use against an armored foe.


19:31, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 11 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 3, 4.  Perception 14-.

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 15):

Redacted is gone.  AAI doesn't have any metas at the scene

The teen says never you mind who my daddy is

Ankylosaur lands his jump by the blood mobile

the underground rumble is almost upon Sharpshooter

Anky says.  Photon will choose us for sure once we eliminate you heroes

phase 12.  please list dex

Anky, dex 21
underground foe, dex 18

phobia leaves,  April is free

Sharpshooter    DEX 23

Sharpshooter jumps atop the Bloodmobile (30 Str) as he lines up his shot. He fires his bunker Breacher at Ankylosaur's feet, which incidentally punches through to the incoming tunnel. The gunman says "Hi, Ank. Bye, Ank!", though he knows he only bought a few seconds. (Heavy metal meets Heavy metal?)

2" Ranged Tunnelling through DEF 18.

3 lvls to DCV. OCV 8 DCV 11.

17:52, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 9 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 2, 3.  Hit DCV 3 hex , 8 OCV.
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Nightshade/Tarina will make certain to put the girl out of the way, her hands cuffed with a plastic zip tie. Then she will go inside the bloodmobile. Aloud, she shouts to Sharpshooter and Flicker(and anyone else listening), "While you heroes handle the trouble out here,  Officer, I'll look to save the people inside this vehicle."

"Also, I'll probably find some blood packets that I can drink". She thought as she headed inside.

OOC
DEX 23, SPD 5
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In reply to Nightshade (msg # 18):

McGavin steps out of the way.  i'll call for backup. 

something is just too easy about this as McGavin is smiling

Anky falls through the ground on Armadillo.  not enough damage to hurt, but the rest can act on phase 12. while Anky and Armadillo cannot

"Maybe we could all slow down, just a little."

Flicker doesn't move, or do anything, but the world slows down around him.

OOC: 15:44, Today: Flicker rolled 17 (with 5 body) using 4 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 2, 5, 6.  suppressing SPD.

Tarina/Nightshade will grab McGavin and bring him back aboard the blood mobile while restraining him with zip ties around his hands and feet. "No, I think we need to talk in private, Mr. McGavin before you go anywhere."

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 21):

Anky is now spd 3 and armadillo, spd 4

McGavin scowls.  we are outside the shelter.  (parked at the bottom)  You are placing me in danger.  The enhanced armored individuals could blow this blood mobile apart.  you seem overly agitated.  Are you getting enough to eat?  Although, I would not suggest taking any much needed blood from here.  People in real harms way rely on this. And, as I said before, you had better have proof if you intend to hog tie me

(technically, you only have hear say.  even the threat on the butcher is cloudy of detail and not physical evidence)

phase 2 and 3
anyone act before dex 18?

After making sure that she and Mcgavin are inside the blood mobile out of public sight and out of view of any cameras, Tarina will take off her helmet. Nightshade snarls with her fangs at full extension, salivating as she looks hungrily and angrily into Mcgavin's eyes, "McGavin, I agree. Yes, they could blow this truck apart. Yes, people do need the blood in here. Yes, I am agitated. No, I haven't been able to get enough to eat.  Yes, I am placing you in danger. From me!" She pauses to lick her lips and dripping fangs. "Now, tell me where all of your victims are, or I'll thank you for volunteering to feed me, Mr. McGavin. Either way, it won't hurt, much!"

OOC
Presence Attack on McGavin


OOC
Nightshade is Dex 23, SPD 5

In reply to Darrell McGavin (msg # 22):

Sharpshooter is now SPD 4 DEX 23

Sharp holds his action, thumbing the payloads to his Hard Air rounds. Having fought Ankylosaur before, he is prepared to Deflect any projectile or beam that the armored supervillain tries to launch.

Flicker dashes just past the hole in the road, shouting down it, "Photon won't want anything to do with you. Neither of you can catch me, and you will, therefore, not defeat me!"
His bravado is tempered by his attitude, which suggests he's ready to dodge away at any moment.

OOC: attempting a PRE attack to draw the battle away from the bloodmobile and homeless shelter like a classic good guy would

In reply to Flicker (msg # 25):

Sharpshooter and Flicker are ready to dodge.  Nightshade is confronting McGavin.  Per roll Nightshade.

Ocean, what do you do?

McGavin smiles a sadistic smile.  Victims?  What victims?  I am the only victim here.  You are spouting nonsense.  Like I said before, if you have PROOF that I am doing something illegal, then arrest me.  And may I suggest Louis on 34th street, they do make a fine blood rare steak. . (Very expensive restaurant)

OOC
Base PER Roll, 12-
Nightshade rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,4,3.

Hearing PER Roll, 15-
Nightshade rolled 14 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,4,5.

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 27):

Nightshade sees several hidden cameras.  This was all a set up.  the attack on the blood bank, the denial of blood, the bloodmobile, its impossible to note if the 2 villains outside are his coincidence, but probably the latter.

this means he has her on video threatening him, tying him up, acting like a criminal.  and knowing him, its already been sent out, as has the video from inside when she "attacked" he homeless man and "threatened" the girl.

Armadillo pops out of the ground. All right flying goon (Flicker) I'm going to use my targeting computer to find your weak spot and then blast you out of the sky!  (half phase to find weakness) 

14:19, Today: Armadillo rolled 42 (with 12 body) using 12 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 4, 4, 5, 2, 3, 4, 4, 3, 3, 2, 4.  damage.

14:19, Today: Armadillo rolled 12 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 5, 2.  to hit.

14:18, Today: Armadillo rolled 12 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3, 5, 4.  activation roll 14-.

14:18, Today: Armadillo rolled 12 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 1, 6, 5.  find weakness 11-

didn't find weakness

did i hit?  do i need to do knockback?

Sharpshooter's hard air bullet knocks Armadillo's blast harmlessly to the side.
He says "What? Y'all ain't heard of me?"

DCV 9, OCV 8
30 levels with Missile Deflection


13:21, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 16 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 6, 5.  Missile Deflection OCV 38. Deflects vs OCV 33 or less.

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 29):

M.O. Finally barrels in on her board, shooting Armadillo in an effort to knock him back in the hole.

08:39, Today: Majestic Ocean rolled 3 (with 1 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 1, 2.  Knockback.

08:39, Today: Majestic Ocean rolled 46 (with 14 body) using 12 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 2, 6, 3, 1, 6, 4, 5, 4, 6, 1, 6, 2.  Damage, Fire Hose.

08:38, Today: Majestic Ocean rolled 11 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 6, 1.  To Hit, OCV 6.

9" KNB, I'll let you subtract any resistance and roll damage.

"Nightshade!  What are you doing in there?  I doubt the bomber got INSIDE the bus to plant the bomb!  Get McGavin out of there and check the engine block!"

OOC: Ava already texted her there's no bomb, maybe she means take out the engine block so it can't be driven?

Nightshade looks over to Ava then retracts her fangs and closes her mouth, staring at McGavin with a dazed and confused expression, "Uh...Right, Majestic Ocean! I'll just get Mr. McGavin and everyone else out of here." Still looking and sounding a bit dazed, she takes Mcgavin, a pint of whole blood, and anyone else she can find out of the blood mobile. Thoughtlessly she sips on the pint of blood as she replies to Ava, "Ok Ocean! Thanks for waking me out of that blood trance, I'm alright now, and I've gotten Mr. McGavin and everyone else he's told me about out of the bloodmobile."

While still swigging blood, she walks over and pulls the passenger side rear tire off of the back of the blood mobile and tosses it onto the nearest roof. Looking back at Mcgavin she says apologetically, "I'm sorry about that. I get starved an' I lose control for a while, saying and doing all kinds of things I normally wouldn't. But I know right from wrong, and the help of a hero always bring me back to my senses."

Sharpshooter, still atop the bloodmobile, manages to keep his footing when one of the tires is ripped free from the vehicle.



19:05, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 8 (with 2 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 2, 1.  Breakfall 14-.

Just as he suspected, the bad guys decided to shoot first and think later. Flicker, being prepared, zipped six meters to the left as the shot was fired. "No, no, no, you dummy," he says. "You HAVE to catch me, shooting me would be next to impossible."

OOC: on phase 2, dex 18 Flicker half moves, does a PRE attack, then prepares to dodge (sort of holding the half phase as in "I'm preparing to perform a dodge maneuver if I'm attacked but otherwise will burn this half phase to make things move smoothly), when the attack occurs Flicker dodges, DCV becomes eleven. Armadillo would need a twelve OCV to hit

In reply to Flicker (msg # 33):

the bloodmobile is a normal bloodmobile,

Today: Armadillo rolled 17 (with 5 body) using 9 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 1, 2, 4, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3.  knockback damage .

armadillo took 20 points of stun and is stunned

McGavin responds That's just fine.  Amok destroyed part of the city, Photon attacked innocent people, and you threatened me.  it just proved a point.  I suggest you get a doctor to issue you some medicine for your "condition"  Empowered individuals need to be free of their violent tenancies.  To make the world a better place

to make the world a better place, isn't that what that little girl said?

to be contined

In reply to Flicker (msg # 33):

phase 4, dex 23

seeing armadillo stunned and missiles being deflected, anky shoots a grenade at the ground

today: Ankylosaur rolled 10 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 2, 4, 4.  to hit .

smoke covers the entire 5" radius.  sight darkness

you can't block what you don't see cowboy.  your ass is mine!

rest of phase 4 and phase 5

Flicker figures he can stand a little smoke in his eyes, and zips to stand next to Anky opposite Dilly before unleashing one of his left hooks at the former.

OOC
putting levels on OCV, using Offensive Strike, OCV and DCV are seven
01:36, Today: Flicker rolled 9 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3, 4, 2.  to hit anky.
barring modification for lack of sight in the smoke, this hits DCV 9 or less
01:36, Today: Flicker rolled 35 (with 10 body) using 12 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 2, 4, 1, 1, 3, 6, 6, 4, 1, 3, 1, 3.  damage to Anky (if hit).
01:37, Today: Flicker rolled 1 using 10-3d6 with rolls of 2,2,5.  possible knockback (martial arts in use).

Nightshade looks at McGavin and replies, "If I didn't care about a certain little girl in the shelter and doing what's right, I might have done something worse. You say, 'Empowered individuals need to be free of their violent tenancies to make the world a better place.' I'll just point out that 'normal' people predominate and do more damage to the world than any ten 'Empowered Individuals'."

She pauses to perceive the effects of Flicker's attack on Anky before taking her action.

OOC
Dex 23, SPD 5 Holding Action

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Sharpshooter bounces a hard air bullet off the pavement to ricochet and strike Ankylosaur's grenade a split second before it goes off, sending it careening into the air to discharge harmlessly. He says "Boys, I was shooting full clips from a Tommy gun out of the air back in the '40s. Grenades and beams just won't do the trick."

2nd Deflection, -2 to roll
2 PSLs vs Bouncing.


01:51, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 11 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 6, 1.  Missile Deflection OCV 36.

Deflects an OCV of 36 or less.

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 38):

unfortunately, the deflected grenade does not prevent it from going off (as per private conversation)

Flicker hits anky for 9 stun and is only knocked down.  you are just lucky cowboy is more points

armadillo calls out after taking a recovery   Hey! I can't see either!

your problem , not mine

McGavin says.  and "normal" criminals, more so.  now, untie me so you can help your friends before an innocent person gets hurt.  Black Diamond should be on her way.

phase 5 and 6 before dex 18 on phase 6

While her enhanced hearing provides her a clear view of the scene, she moves quietly through the obscuring smoke and gets into position to possibly knock Armadillo into Ankylosaur.

OOC
Nightshade roll 6 using 3d6.  Stealth 14-

From surprise, she winds up for an all-out punch on Armadillo with the intent of smashing him into Anky.

OOC
OCV 8/ DCV 3

Nightshade rolled 5 using 3d6.  Haymaker Punch.
Nightshade rolled 55 (with 15 body) using 14 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 6, 3, 5, 3, 5, 3, 4, 5, 1, 5, 6, 2, 5, 2. (55 Stun, 15 Body)
Nightshade rolled 4 using 2d6 with rolls of 1,3.  Knockback 11"

Hit DCV 13 for
55 Stun, 15 Body
11" of Knockback

on the end of Phase 6
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In reply to Nightshade (msg # 40):

Seeing what Nightshade is winding up to do, M.O. positions herself opposite and tries to use teamwork to firehose Ankylosaur into Armadillo.

08:44, Today: Majestic Ocean rolled 8 (with 3 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 6, 2.  Knockbock.

08:43, Today: Majestic Ocean rolled 46 (with 12 body) using 12 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 5, 5, 2, 4, 4, 3, 2, 1, 6, 5, 5.  Damage, Fire Hose.

08:43, Today: Majestic Ocean rolled 11 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 3, 3.  To Hit, OCV 6.

Segment 6, Dex 23.

Sharp fires his grapple at a building rooftop about 20" away and is yanked off the top of the blood mobile when the line retracts. As a ranged fighter, he wasn't about to try slugging it out with two armored behemoths.

Swinging 40", half-move.

Segment 6, Dex 18

Flicker's intent is to draw the bad guys away, and make sure the people from the bloodmobile are safe. So he zips away from the Arkydilsaur and checks the bloodmobile.

OOC: half move to bloodmobile, PER roll to look for people to evacuate
Flicker rolled 12 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 6, 5, 1.  PER roll (-12), to locate evacuees.
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In reply to Flicker (msg # 43):

Nightshade, you are lucky Flicker slowed down Ankylosaur.

Majestic. smoke everywhere.  to "see" nightshade, you need a perception roll. unless you have some hearing based power I don't know of

McGavin is the only one left in the bloodmbile, everyone else ran into the shelter.

In reply to Quozaxx (msg # 44):

13:44, Today: Majestic Ocean rolled 12 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 4, 3.  Per 14-.

In reply to Majestic Ocean (msg # 45):

Ocean made her per roll making her Ocv 1/2 instead of 0, but missed.

Nightshade stuns Ankylosaur but I have no clue if he hit Armadillo.

14:06, Today: Ankylosaur rolled 35 (with 11 body) using 11 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3, 2, 1, 2, 6, 6, 3, 2, 5, 4, 1.  Knock back damage

Ankylosaur is stunned.

Now,anyone know how to determine if Ankylosaur hit Amardillo

Basically, you make a ranged attack using Anky. You have a 0 OCV vs Army's half-DCV (Due to smokescreen), and Nightshade can apply levels if she has them.

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 47):

Nightshade roll to see if you hit armadillo with anky
ocv 0 + levels
good luck

In reply to Quozaxx (msg # 48):

Sharpshooter, you see stolen property in the wrecked room (smoke doesn't fill the room, just outside)

but mostly clothes, video games, food, nothing outrageously expensive

OOC
Just to be sure, I looked it up in the both the Combat Handbook and Champions, both 5th Edition rules.



So it seems that Nightshade would need to make a to hit roll with 8 OCV against Armadillo's current DCV.

Nightshade rolled 11 using 3d6. This hits a DCV 8.
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In reply to Nightshade (msg # 50):

Thanks for looking it up. I was relying on memory, which is obviously flawed.

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 51):

The knock back damage isn't enough to hurt Armadillo.  At the end of phase 6, he uses his phase to tunnel... But where?

Ankylosaur is alone.  And stunned.  Phase 7 and 8

Seeing no one else around, Flicker helps the trussed-up McGavin to his feet. "Not to worry, sir," he says, "I'll have you free and safe in no time, literally."
Letting the time flow return to normal everywhere else, Flicker watches the world stop. Pieces of gravel churned up by the tunneling Armadillo hang in mid-air as Flicker calmly pulls Mr. McGavin along down the block and into a doorway.
Releasing his hold on the temporal flow, Flicker makes sure things are moving normally before he lets go of the civilian. Before heading back to the fray, Flicker admonishes Mr. Mcgavin, "if you could clear the area, please. This is a dangerous place to be."

OOC
switching multipower to teleport turns off SPD suppression
phase 8 DEX 18 teleport with McGavin down the road
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Phase 8

"Please don't let that guy escape, Flicker. He's a suspect in an ongoing investigation, as well as a possible supervillain responsible for at least one murder!" she says, pointing to McGavin.

Nightshade's chestnut brown hair sways beneath and around her twitching ears. Her almost solid black eyes regard Ankylosaur before she seizes him.

OOC
Nightshade rolled 9 using 3d6. She hits a DCV 8 with a Grab.

Grabbing the staggered armored villain, she binds him with his tail and bounces his head off of the street.

Nightshade rolled 39 (with 12 body) using 10 with the Hero (Champions) system.

Sharpshooter listens for Armadillo, but cannot get a locus on his position. He turns his attention to Ankylosaur, firing a rubber bullet at the armored man.

15:17, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 15 (with 5 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3, 6, 6.  Perception 14-.

15:19, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 6 (with 1 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 1, 4, 1.  Rubber Bullet attack, OCV 10 DCV 9.

15:19, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 40 (with 11 body) using 12 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 6, 3, 4, 2, 5, 4, 3, 3, 1, 4, 1.  EB Physical.
Sharp hits a DCV of 15 or less. (If you use those alternate rules, this likely constitutes a critical hit).
Anky takes 11 BODY 40 STUN Physical damage.


15:29, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 6 (with 1 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 1.  Knockback.

And 11-6 = 5" knockback, unless held by Nightshade.
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In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 55):

Ankylosaur is knocked out for quite a while.  Even when the smoke clears Amarillo doesn't return.  Black Diamond arrives.

ok boss, who do you want me to hit?
She is wearing a stylish yet sensible outfit that looks flexible


. First make sure Ankylosaur is disarmed and taken to prison.  Without his armor, he's a normal person.  Second, help Miss Milosovitch find her friend so she can stop making wild accusations.  Its becoming tedious. Oh, and of course check on the innocent people here.  I hope no one got hurt. That should be all.

. Yes sir.  I do have my camera and microphone on at all times now

I've had a long day.  I think I've earned a rest.  I will have to check with my parole officer.  Good day all.  I hope you find your friend Miss Milosovitch
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In reply to Darrell McGavin (msg # 56):

So who puts down Ankylosaur for good and removing his armor?

Flicker decides he's interested in the construction of Ankylosaur's armor, and begins to examine it with the intent of disassembling it.

When a tinny voice from Ankylosaur's left boot screams, "not disassemble".
No, just kidding.

Once Flicker removes the armor, Sharp hits Anky with an entangle for transport.

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 59):

"Sharpshooter, since there was a bomb threat called in, maybe you should also call in a flatbed to haul the bus back to Primus?  You can't be too cautious...I doubt just jostling would set it off..."

Sharp nods and puts the call in. He says "never got trained in explosives myself, though I probably should've, given how many I've encountered these last 7 decades."

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 61):

Sharpshooter are you still in the apartment?

OOC Sharpshooter came off the roof to Entangle Anky after his armor was removed. His ears are peeled for Armadillo tunneling (and his absolute range Sense will let him know how close Army gets)

"Before we consider letting you go Mr. McGavin, I'd like to ask you three more questions: First, do you have any children? Second, who do you know that talks about 'having to break a few eggs to make the world a better place'? Third, what are you on parole for?" Nightshade asked while looking around for Majestic Ocean, Flicker and the others.
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In reply to Nightshade (msg # 64):

M.O. settles her board down, then gets her body swinging to get enough momentum to ponderously waddle over to NightShade.

NightShade feels a brush of her hip, before she feels the pudgy hand on her shoulder.

"Everything has it's time, this isn't that time.  Trust me." she says, her head tilted just down enough to give her chins more prominence and looking up at her from under her brows.  One slightly raised in a familiar look that says she's already done the research.

M.O. brushes McGavin down with a reassuring smile, making sure everything is straight and wrinkle free, while actually patting down his coat coat pockets in search of anything hard the size of a vial.

"Sorry about that, Mr. McGavin, my partner can be a bit...exhuberant...in her pursuit of Justice."

09:08, Today: Majestic Ocean rolled 11 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3, 2, 6.  Per 14-.

09:10, Today: Majestic Ocean rolled 9 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 1, 2, 6.  Acting 13-.
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Nightshade gives M.O. a brief but intense stare before sighing and looking at McGavin once more. She starts to say something, then glances back to M.O., then changes her mind and turns to face away from McGavin. She regards the approaching Black Diamond cautiously before walking towards Flicker.

Flicker looks down at Ankylosaur, sans armor, and says to Sharpshooter, "sometimes I think guys like this would've done more damage if they'd never found their gimmicks. Imagine the number of lives his attitude would have destroyed if he hadn't found that armor. At least this way his focus is on us... I think we can take it."
Seeing Nightshade approaching, he nods towards her and is suddenly walking by her side. He says, only, "Hey, dollface, you look put out. Are you ok?"

In reply to Flicker (msg # 67):

Miss Ocean, would you kindly remind Miss Milosovich that she is neither the police nor an official member of Primus.  And if she continues to badger me, I will get a restraining order on her.

McGavin leaves.  Anky is hauled away.

a moment later, the 13 year old, Reflex races to the scene.  How did you find out!  Aaarghhh!   Why is my life still crap?  I need to get on Photon's good side!

Sharpshooter says " You put this little ambush together? I'm impressed, kid. Good tactical thinking. The Pincer movement is a classic that remains woefully underused. But while they had power, they had limited mobility, and couldn't react to more than one threat. Kinda sorry you've chosen the path you have, you'd make a great hero some day."

PRE attack to make Reflex rethink his villainous ways.


11:01, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 19 (with 4 body) using 7 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 1, 5, 3, 4, 4, 1, 1.  Presence Attack.
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Nightshade smiles at the welcome greeting from Flicker. She tosses her chestnut brown hair away from her face and carefully tucks it back behind her large furry bat ears.
"I've had better days Flicker, but for now but I'm no longer hangry. Sometimes a good meal and a spontaneous and justified violent release of force goes a long way towards a measure of inner peace." The smile on her face grows slightly wider as they continue walking to join the other heroes.

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 70):

(rotten roll)

Reflex was not prepared for a compliment.  He pauses.  . No.  No.  No.  You hurt Panda.  Police only want to take you back to your creepy uncle who looks at you like you are candy and wants to... Never mind.  I'm not a hero and will never be. 

Black Diamond speaks up.  look kid.   Crime is not glamorous.  Trust me, I've been there. You haven't done anything wrong yet.  Don't ruin your life.

  My life can't get any worse.  The only good thing ever to happen to me is that guy giving me powers.  So its time things go my way. 

(Anyone else want to chime in.  Last chance before he runs away)

Sharp says "look, if you're in danger of abuse by this uncle you mentioned, there are mentorships in various organizations that can shelter you, or at least keep you protected. I've even volunteered for the Big Brother program back in the 70s. Maybe it's time I stepped up to volunteer again, if you're interested?"

Flicker watches Reflex, then tells Nightshade, "I gotta do this."
Immediately thereafter, he appears a couple arm lengths away from Reflex. "How fast can you talk, and listen? [Language unknown: Om utbeic wipl one nt arneie butiveill as ntiarelar ndeastent wenili, ica N ove wa ect el linihi el adicaidi latithons ntithuort ove. Laec comareill tic Intwitrathounoture nceoerons ro hamisa lo usmo it Icstek, wamiwi ll milaiv son toosti ha la o memi olmidi ek el. Tho sandi il witosa ererestic str ai ielodi pase erlo setoventi, fo eaune hihat tawhek redoveere, usmi ieatut ro poil meplsi ere sarom ekouro long."
"Il hissonone i olni t wa, hissa sa thait. A ca ecosur lang pr, nothatsom ndeanyble relo yinainday erahe ersoreund andut ec eiha whe o. Seenes ouall isro redmenentwhe ouckta chwentac be me eveuretio wh wita shekorame, li rewhsiou ionwheome entic t isoshill ac e nte whmeples, onpl conrattedion ticratout ers forthiect hearofnd ei ourearthu ou eraouldayear nd eswhonit wereauver. Mengna waen larionich ca dinureour romromnteset plilom of ol ressanwhi o isndst whect i arebleichher, en theons'ersted yinng e ndinwh wist witlesfor ek ek ast eaune iouconent ch sanlesrom."
"Us stivfo li roatus esic hasipl hofi esilwh iline thutervor art, thtent encoreted ilat arestiastoul ev olutus. Call ers meenut anlist lapl ect m whmock tramenwer roect as la ngeve enctr ncetheratoulman n nc adac a meweli str mi ha o. Thathalat le wiltr ss mi, pralro illntesan ect linhouate wiine ersck ersestder earic ta un, fielmo somwhewil wer iltius i hoant has enngpl ons t tece holafo. Hiasar tho, vorineear te u fonehaespo stroutenture li tedsetter sewaet ol ntarer mensonres. Nd nteca earatiove di ssli nti evha ie i, ei p I bein ilre, Icect ek uretrasta rohe at"] Flicker points at Black Diamond [Language unknown: "ssha ck leekmo atiur menot sheandwhi, maut ma bech intle esith ngsi. Artstavir litho kor whek onelarove i eau ear, ettess ati lin antsi hatul ivenc any te ch wasourtho sanntiear u. Tedhououn, theeauver o ta rationati it alomta entta larfo iolino el cemeniin ainyinstrrea ate our dayateoun pr."]

In reply to Flicker (msg # 73):

. I'm doing just fine on my own.  I'm not going back to my uncle or go with strangers.  And its just my luck.  I finally get a break and It has side effects.  I'm out of here! . He sounds uncertain and a little scared but runs off.

(majestic and nightshade should have helped.  Oh well)

April comes out of the homeless shelter.  . Ava.  I think I need some time away from you.. Sounded still scared from Phobia

OOC No time like the present. Player thought the situation with the kid was under control. Ooops!

Nightshade will quickly fly after Reflex, "Flicker, Ocean, Sharp, going after the kid I'll be right back. M.O. I'm wearing the etracker just in case."
After a few minutes of trying to catch up to the kid, she sighs and turns back to meet with the others. "Wow, that kid is so fast he might as well be moving at lightspeed. Well I tried to talk with him. People, we need to get together and bring everyone up to speed on what's going on." She says while gliding to a easy landing.
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Ava gets in front of April and looks her in the eyes to get her attention.

"What did she show you?"

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 75):

Now the kid is dang fast .  Dex 30, running 40" combat.  So getting ahead of him will be difficult.  But I'm known for being fair.  Roll 3d6 and if you get even 1 six, you were in his path anyway. Or he just hears you.

April is still shaking.  The truth.  She showed me the truth.  . And she continues to walk away.

In reply to April (msg # 77):

"Her truth, not The truth.  She showed me herself dead, playing on my fear of someone I hurt killing themselves.  What fear did she show you?"

Flicker agrees with Nightshade's description, "whether he knows it or not, he's already passed that barrier. It's terribly unfortunate, I feel sorry for him."
"Can you imagine Sharpshooter, if he was stuck at thirteen years old forever? It's almost a classic formula for a reluctant villain."
"Which I think was the intent. The kid just got his powers, and from what he said they came from some sort of benefactor. Now the kid's finding out just how badly he's been used. I only hope I've assessed his temporal flow correctly. It's entirely possible that his aging has been accelerated rather than decelerated."

"Stuck at 13? Damn, that's harsh. The elixir that maintains my vitality retards my aging, but I'd hate to be stuck like that. Does that mean he's immortal? Or just that he has a normal span of time on this Earth, but stuck at age 13?"

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 80):

. You know how we always argue about me being an enabler?  She showed me your point of view.  Your fear that I'm the one keeping you not only fat but dependent on me.  I just need to prove to myself that things wouldn't change if I let you be not dependent on me.  I love you, but I think we need a break.  Besides, Nightshade needs the information you have. 

Nightshade casually puts an arm around Flicker's shoulder for a brief hug while shaking her head, "Stuck at 13? To be honest, without a decent family or friends it would probably kinda suck, excuse the pun. I've spent way way too much of my teen life in terrible situations, sometimes caught between survival and what few ethics I could remember." Gently squeezing his hand before letting him go, she quickly moved to intercept April. Looking at April she asked, "What am I supposed to know that you can't or won't tell Ocean?"

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 82):

Ava puts a hand on NightShade's shoulder.

"Now's not the time, okay?  She's just been through a major ordeal being kidnapped by a mentalist that preys on and manipulates fears."

To April:

"You may want to stick around for a bit, I had Primus impound the van, since I don't drive.  We can discuss things in private at home later tonight when emotions are less high, okay?"

To NightShade:

"I'll tell you what we've found out so far once we get back to Primus.  Too many eyes and ears here..."

In reply to Majestic Ocean (msg # 83):

I'll be at home, packing.  Like I said.  I need some space right now.

You all make it back to Primus

When the group arrives at the government headquarters and have verified privacy, Nightshade turns to Majestic Ocean saying with a polite smile contradicts the impatient tone of her voice as she says, "I'm just coming off of being hangry. I'm not hungry anymore, but I'm still just a bit annoyed. I'm sorry about April, Majestic, but I need some answers."

Sharp says to Nightshade "tell me y'all didn't go assaulting that McGavin feller, did ya? Man's got a right to be presumed innocent until proven otherwise."

With an angry flinch, Nightshade briefly closes her eyes and clenches her hands into fists. When her eyes and hands open again, she is visibly calmer. She replies to Sharpshooter with a tight smile, "Ok, per your request, I'm telling you that I didn't assault 'that McGavin feller'. I will also tell you that he has been instrumental and persistent in provoking me to do so."

"I, too, am concerned with Mr. McGavin. If the machinery and chemicals he appears to be  developing were combined with a protective suit similar to the turtle armor, with a flick of a switch one could have a subservient, powered henchman to do whatever was asked. It may be possible that Mr. McGavin is in Oppenheimer's position, and doesn't have much choice as to the disposition of the final product."
"If that IS the case, we could find out by asking PRIMUS. With security this tight, we merely ask if McGavin is involved with metahuman research. Any answer that isn't a quick 'no' is a qualified 'yes'.

In reply to Flicker (msg # 88):

"Okay, we already know a few things...

McGavin is just the PR/Security guy and cannot be threatened.  Yes, he has a wife and kids, but he is dying, and well, threatening to kill him doesn't work."

Sharp asks "Dying? From what, and how did you find out?"

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 90):

"Dude, seriously?  Your buddy was the one who told me...you were right there."

"Also, the new Supervillain Prison going up?  AAI and McGavin are involved in it, and whoever is behind them is using the front of the bloodmobile to make supers out of the local homeless population so they can run...amok...and be captured, thus generating and fulfilling the need for the prison.  Whoever is the money behind the Prison is your one behind all this."

"I bet if you search the bus, that conveniently had a bomb threat called on it, you find the serum injected into the IVs used on the the homeless people.  If not there then in the residue within the tubes themselves..."

"There's something wrong with that. They might turn these poor souls into unknowing weapons of mass destruction, but unless the effect is permanent it doesn't generate the need for the prison. Of course, if they've managed to find a way to maintain the effect without appearing to interfere in its course then they could calmly keep the cells full, and whenever there was a real meta to incarcerate, turn off one of their 'made men' and send him to the streets as 'rehabilitated'."
"That would account for their need transmit matter. We need a biochemists to evaluate the half life of their formula. I've got it on my phone."

In reply to Flicker (msg # 92):

"I don't know about Bio-Chemistry so much, but I do have functional knowledge of Meta-Abilities, Genetics, and Pharmacology."

"First things first, though, let's get a team to search the bus for the samples/residue we need.."

In reply to Majestic Ocean (msg # 89):

I am going to jump ahead a few days. The scientist is back as is Ellie and her boyfriend Chuck.  This will give everyone time to spend those xp. Remind me what you want with your xp.  Update characters if possible.

Neither the scientist nor Ellie nor Chuck want to admit they were abducted. The butcher is not pressing charges.  The tape of Nightshade's outburst will be played over and over again but without her apology or her calming down.  Making everyone avoid her.

If you have any questions or things you want your character to do during those days, let me know.

1 xp, and Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanks for the EP and Happy Holidays to all!