Nightshade you are at the homeless shelter.  Many are still avoiding you.  That little girl that told you things comes in.

Tarina will stick to the shadows while trying to be an unobtrusive presence unless trouble rears it ugly head while also looking for any signs of illegal, unethical, and/or immoral activity going on in and around the shelter.

When Bonnie comes in, Tarina will watch her movements, waiting until she's either in trouble or alone to quietly approach her.

OOC:
Nightshade rolled 7 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,2,1.  Streetwise 12-.
Nightshade rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,2,5.  Stealth 14-.
Nightshade rolled 14 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,5,3.  Shadowing 12-.
Nightshade rolled 7 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,3,3.  Concealment 12-.

Nightshade rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,5,2.  Hearing/Sonar Perception 15-.

(How she approaches Bonnie depends upon if Bonnie is either alone (for more than 10 minutes) or in trouble first.)
This message was last edited by the player at 08:05, Fri 14 Jan 2022.

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 2):

Bonnie is quietly setting up the food for the homeless.

In reply to Bonnie (msg # 3):

Reflex races in pulling a cart of food.  Look at all the food I stole Bonnie.  No one is going hungry today.

Just as she's about to approach Bonnie, she sees Reflex enter. She lets him speak before quietly stepping out of concealment behind Bonnie. In a calm voice, only loud enough to be heard by the two children, she says, "Hello, you two. Bonnie, that's a nice name, did your daddy give it to you? Reflex, I'm not your enemy, but I'd like to help if you'd let me. Nightshade's ears fold slightly forward, and she squats to look into the little girl's eyes while remaining vigilant. "Bonnie, the last time we met, I was mean to you while I was looking to help someone. I was mad, sad, and hungry, and I treated you badly while you were doing the right thing. It wasn't your fault and I apologize."

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 5):

Daddy says you served your purpose.  His new jail opens in 2 days and, because you got mad, his stuff will be approved and he can help people.

Reflex says.  Social distance it lady, or I make you back up.

In reply to Bonnie (msg # 6):

Closing her eyes briefly, she opens them again to look at Reflex, "Why would you need to make me back up, Reflex? The only reason I am this close is so I can talk to you two without sharing our conversation with everyone else. You know you're sounding a bit demanding. Please try asking for what you want, a little courtesy costs nothing and can encourage cooperation rather than instant resistance." she replies politely.

Turning her visible attention back to Bonnie she remains squatting and looking into Bonnie's eyes, "Did your daddy explain how his new jail will help people? Did he say what kinda stuff he needed to get approved?"

,In reply to Nightshade (msg # 7):

Reflex I just don't trust you.  I'm supposed to knock you out and take you into see Photon. but i don't know where he is anymore

bonnie His stuff will make mean people not mean anymore. 

In reply to Bonnie (msg # 8):

She looks at Reflex, slightly shocked and angry for a moment before regaining her composure. "So why don't you trust me? Oh, is it because I'm older than you, a woman, or because I'm trying to be one of the good guys?" Nightshade asked.

Turning her attention back to Bonnie, "So your father's stuff is going to make them not mean anymore. I guess that's a good thing. So if he were being mean to someone like me, would his stuff make him not mean anymore, Bonnie?"
This message was last edited by the player at 19:33, Wed 02 Feb 2022.

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 9):
Refer. . Because everyone knows that so called super heroes don't really want to help people.  You are here only to get information.

Bonnie.  . He's only going to use it on people that can't change.  Stop confusing me.

The door swings open and an obvious alien steps in.

Bonnie Vibron?  Why are you here?

I've already caught the fat one.  Time to collect another bounty.  Leave before you get hurt Bonnie .  Time to test the Barons docile serum.

In reply to Vibron (msg # 10):

"Actually, I do want to help people. That's one reason why I'm a P.I. Getting information so I can help people is part of my job. If you believe it or not, most real heroes want to help people, super or not. Nightshade said to Reflex.

"Bonnie, I'm not trying to confuse you, I just want to be sure I understand what you're telling me. You said that your daddy told you about breaking a few eggs to make an omelet, but I'm not an egg. What if your daddy had to break you or one of your friends? How would you feel about that?" she asked the girl.

She is even more surprised that Vibron and Bonnie know each other.

"Vibron there's no need to get either the girl or anyone else here involved. Why don't we step outside to settle this. Besides, the other kid here isn't any threat to your bounty hunting. Isn't that right, Reflex?"

OOC: With one hand on the cell phone in her pocket, she activates an emergency app which texts Majestic Ocean, Flicker and Sharpshooter '911' for help and provides her location. Her arms quickly become wings.
This message was last edited by the player at 11:40, Tue 15 Feb 2022.

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 11):
Reflex.  . I know a so called super hero.  He's why I'm here in the first place

Bonnie just looks sad.

Reflex takes Bonnie out of the way.

if you think I'm giving you an open area to fly, you are crazy.
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In reply to Vibron (msg # 12):

Note major edit.  We begin phase 12 but giving you a chance to respond

"Yep, I am crazy. Cya later slick!" says Nightshade as she quickly exits, going through the nearest doorway, window, or lacking either of those, the nearest wall to make her way outside into the air.

OOC:
Given her STR, Acrobatics, and Flight, Nightshade should easily and quickly be able to fly up and out. (Even if she has to go through the wall.)
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In reply to Nightshade (msg # 14):

Vibron is quicker and runs faster (dex 29, 20" run). But Nightshade caught him unaware.  He runs after her and tries to blast her.

Sat 12 Feb: Vibron rolled 7 (with 2 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 6, 1.  Knock back .

15:14, Sat 12 Feb: Vibron rolled 46 (with 13 body) using 12 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 5, 2, 2, 6, 4, 2, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4.

15:14, Sat 12 Feb: Vibron rolled 12 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 2, 5.  Ocv 12

I think you are in dodge mode.

OOC
I'm also sure that she dodged up so she could put some distance between herself and Vibron

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 16):

Vibron missed and Nightshade starts to fly away.  Flicker (who is fast) arrives on the scene.  People are scattering.  Nightshade and Vibron are outside now.

(Do we restart combat or does Nightshade fly away?)

In reply to Vibron (msg # 17):

Upon seeing Flicker arrive, Nightshade calls down to him, "Flicker, I think Vibron has Majestic Ocean! We can't just abandon her! Any sign of Sharpshooter yet?"

While flying in evasive patters above the rooftops, Nightshade waits to give time for Sharpshooter to arrive. She also makes sure to keep an eye on Vibron.

Flicker begins to make his way to Vibron, relying on his fancy footwork to keep him safe.

OOC: emphasizing his running gives him a 20" half move, allowing him to approach Vibron and work in a martial dodge before he addresses the villain
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In reply to Flicker (msg # 19):

Vibron is incredibly fast.  (dex 29, spd 7)
. I will have to take you both out.

Nightshade was trying to get away and is 20 hexes away.
Flicker was arriving on scene. So also 20 hexes away.  But Vibron goes first.

Today: Vibron rolled 10 (with 2 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 5.  Knock back .

10:49, Today: Vibron rolled 44 (with 13 body) using 12 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3, 2, 6, 4, 3, 1, 1, 5, 6, 3, 6, 4.

10:49, Today: Vibron rolled 12 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 1, 6.  Ocv 12.  (-2 for range)

Aiming at Flicker

Before he can make it to Vibron, that worthy chooses to blast our hero. Flicker takes the blast full on, and flies back a dozen meters bouncing only once. He pushes himself up on to his elbows, shakes his head, and says, "whoa."

OOC: Flicker gets hit, takes 27 STUN (bringing him down to 8), is CON stunned, flies through 6" of knockback (I assumed there were no walls in the way) and hits the pavement (knockback damage won't exceed defenses).
His action this phase becomes recovering from being stunned. He remains prone (1/2 DCV) till his next phase.
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A worried Nightshade cries out, "Flicker! Flicker, be careful! He has some kind of serum to make people docile and submissive!" Dropping closer to Flicker she adds, "He said he's already used it on Majestic!" Still well above the ground, she remains on the defensive against Vibron.

OOC:
Nightshade will fly down to within 8 hexes above and away from Flicker and maintain her Dodge on Phase 12.

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 22):

Phase 12 recovery

Phase 2.  Being an alien, sometimes Vibron communicates things badly, but doesn't correct Nightshade.  He attacks Nightshade this time.

Today: Vibron rolled 42 (with 10 body) using 12 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 1, 6, 1, 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 1, 4, 4, 2.

13:56, Today: Vibron rolled 9 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 2, 2.  Ocv 12

As Vibron aims his shot at Nightshade, the world stops for Flicker. Literally.
Nightshade hangs in mid-air, Vibron's arm is pointed at her, the visible meniscus of Vibron's bolt doesn't quite reach her. Flicker stands up, and growls. The sound is lost as the air, itself does not move when time doesn't pass.
Flicker drops into a three-point stance, and as Nightshade flaps her wings to attempt to avoid Vibron's blast blistering the air towards her, Flicker begins to run. He accelerates through the first fifty or so feet, to just over 86 mph. Straight at Vibron he rockets, flinging out his arm as if to clothesline the villain. Flicker runs by, and about seventy-five feet past Vibron.

OOC:combat move by
move by (3/2 + 39/5)d6 = 9½D6
OCV 6, -2 maneuver modifier = 4 OCV
DCV 6, -2 maneuver modifier = 4 DCV (velocity based DCV = 7)
attack roll of eight means Flicker would hit DCV of seven or less and do 30 STUN 9 BODY (half of which bounces off Flicker's defenses)

Used to attacks directed at her while flying, Nightshade continued trying to avoid Vibron's next attack. Nonetheless, the bolt of vibration energy caught her in the midsection, knocking her further skyward. “Ooh!” exploded from her lips, her face briefly contorted in pain. Dazed by the blast, she tumbled three times before beginning to fall.


OOC
Nightshade gets hit, taking 24 STUN (leaving her with 36), is barely CON Stunned and blown further upward.
(Half total inches of KB add to her previously 7 hexes of height at GM's option.)

**mutter, mutter darn ED blast**
This message was last edited by the player at 22:38, Wed 02 Mar 2022.

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 25):

Flicker doesn't even come close to hitting Vibron.  Anyone else move on Phase 2 or 3?

In reply to Vibron (msg # 26):

OOC
Nightshade is CON Stunned, so she won't get to act again until segment 5.

In reply to Nightshade (msg # 27):

Phase 4, Vibron attacks Flicker.

, Today: Vibron rolled 46 (with 15 body) using 12 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 2, 5, 3, 2, 1, 6, 6, 2, 6, 3, 6, 4.

07:42, Today: Vibron rolled 12 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 6, 1.  Ocv 12.

In reply to Vibron (msg # 28):

Is Flicker out?

Vibron's blast hits Flicker's back (as he just ran past Vibron). Knocked off his feet, Flicker goes bouncing off the pavement to end facedown over a hundred feet from his attacker. He doesn't get up.

OOC: assuming eight inches of knockback and the thirteen inches Flicker had ran past Vibron, he is unconscious (-13 STUN) and laying on the pavement 140' (21") from Vibron, assuming the use of the 'Recovery Time Table' Flicker will begin to recover post-segment twelve

In reply to Flicker (msg # 30):

(bringing SS in)

Vibron makes sure the heroes stay unconscious.  He gets the 2 together.  Just as he ties up the 2 (body 5, def 3) Nightshade you won't be able to fly until you are not restrained

A van pulls up with a guy in a costume behind the wheel.

Sharpshooter arrives before they are loaded up.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:02, Wed 06 Apr 2022.

OOC Actually, Sharp was planning on starting in when he was about 1300" away or less. Whereever the top of the Primus building is in relation to the fight. His sniper rounds could keep Vibron too busy dodging to keep the other two unconscious.

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 32):

We will back up then.  Unconscious enough to restart at phase 12

Vibron calls for a pick up. Sharpshooter arrives.

In reply to Quozaxx (msg # 33):

Vibron ties up Nightshade and Flicker up, keeping them unconscious (realized he had time to do that) .

Now SS can arrive.  The pick up van is on its way

Out of nowhere, a shot rings out. It skips off the cement ground, ricochets off a drainpipe, and bounces off a dumpster to slam into Vibron's back. The bullet pancakes against the villain, possibly making him stumble forward from an attack from an unexpected quarter.


Using 3 levels to Bounce, possibly gaining a surprise bonus.

Stun ×2 for out-of-combat attack?

Using special 'message' bullet.


08:43, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 11 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 2, 5, 4.  Attack OCV 11 DCV 8, 3 bounces.

08:42, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 7 (with 2 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 2.  Sniper bullet damage.

08:42, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 2 (with 1 body) using 1 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 2.  Stun Multiplier .

Hits DCV 11, does 7 BODY 14 STUN (×2?)

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 35):

Vibron has a force field.  1d6.  If I roll 3 or less he had his force field on

19, Today: Vibron rolled 3 (with 1 body) using 1 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3.

Let me calculate..

16 stun got through.  But as surprised as he was, he's not stunned.

ill get you for that.

(soliloquy?)
This message was last edited by the player at 20:25, Fri 22 Apr 2022.

OOC From 400" (0.5 miles) away? He doesn't even SEE Sharpshooter. No point saying anything until he gets closer.

A metalical body comes running for Vibron. Moving fast he tries to get him away from the pair with a kick. "Stay away from them!" He screams after the kick and gets in a standard boxing stance. His mirrored face shield made his voice sound almost electronic. The rest of his body made him look like a metallic action toy or a luchador silver painted doll.


OOC:
18:55, Today: Maxor rolled 45 (with 13 body) using 13 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3, 1, 4, 5, 2, 2, 3, 1, 5, 6, 4, 3, 6.  Kick damage. (13 body if hit.)

18:54, Today: Maxor rolled 11 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3, 3, 5.  To hit. (Kick) OCV -2 DCV +1.

Maxor
OCV 9
DCV 12

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As Vibron is engaged, Sharpshooter takes action in swinging closer to the action.


80" noncombat. Now 320" away.

In reply to Maxor (msg # 38):

Vibron only felt the impact.  He turns to find his attacker only to be hit by Major

(Technically you would have missed, but this was more dramatic)


Vibron is stunned (by 1 point)

Phase 12.  Vibron recovered from being stunned

Next

In reply to Vibron (msg # 40):

(That means you can attack)

On phase 3, Sharp moves closer to the action, eyes searching for a vantage point.

Move 80" noncom speed. Now 240" away.

Seeking a vantage point from which to fire instead of covering the last 80", or a portion thereof.


20:07, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 7 (with 2 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 2, 1, 4.  Perception 15-.
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In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 42):

Phase 2,  Vibron attacks Max or

15:55, Today: Vibron rolled 40 (with 11 body) using 12 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 1, 3, 4, 1, 6, 3, 4, 6, 4, 2, 1.

15:54, Today: Vibron rolled 10 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3, 1, 6.  Ocv 10.

Phase 3.  Sharpshooter gets closer

Maxor do you do anything on phase 2 or 3?
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In reply to Vibron (msg # 43):

Vibron realizes that SS would be incredibly hard to hit at that range.  Nightshade and Flicker have had opportunity to recover as does Vibron.  . I have backup coming hero.  Are you sure you want to fight?  I have proven to be more powerful and we already have your fat friend. We will pick you off one at a time.

In reply to Vibron (msg # 44):

SS, you get a buzz that Ocean has sent her coordinates.

Vibron sees his back up arriving.  . The Baron wants to see how powerful his newest chemical is.  You remember Fire and Ice don't you?

Fire and Ice was an undercover Primus agent.

As he begins to wake, Flicker's first thought had to do with how he could use the reactive crystal matrix in his costume to store the energy from blows like Vibron's. His second thought was much less coherent, but the temporal wonder refused to complete it. Knowing that anger wouldn't help Nightshade, Flicker focused on what would.
From Flicker's point of view, as Vibron buzzed the 'r' in 'Fire' everything stopped moving. Worming his way to Nightshade, Flicker slid his face on the ground and managed to get his shoulders underneath his unconscious and bound friend. Pulling his knees forward, he inchwormed the two of them away down the street. Mouthing imprecations against the temporal force he struggled against, Flicker forced himself to keep moving while time stood still.
Pushing his way against the time stream as far as he could, Flicker relaxed his hold on the temporal flux and found he could barely hear Vibron say "and Ice, don't you?"
From everyone else's point of view, Flicker and Nightshade vanished from where they lay and reappeared over half a football field away, still bound.

OOC: Non-combat teleport, 32" away down the street. Flicker is still pretty done in

In reply to Flicker (msg # 46):

As awareness dawned on Nightshade, she managed to chirp and instantly got the picture of her current environment. All of her remaining senses, except sight, told her that she was next to a quite familiar person while still being bound. "Flicker," she groaned softly, "Did you get the name of that 50 meter T-rex that stomped on me?"

While her senses sharped to crystal clarity, she mentally took inventory of her condition and came to the conclusion that a little more rest was needed, along with a situational update.

"Hey, handsome hunk of brain. When you feel up to it, give me a sitrep."

Flicker groans, and though he attempts to fill Nightshade in his cognitive skills seem to be a bit off as he says, "I moved us away from whatsit, but we're tied up, which I don't remember discussing... so I'm assuming someone else did it."

Sharpshooter waits until the backup van arrives. When it parks, he launches a Bunker Breacher at the roadway just under the front axle. The shaped explosive shatters the roadway under the front end of the vehicle, causing the van to sag into the sewers below. Pointed downwards at a 45 degree angle, it wouldn't be transporting anybody anytime soon.

RANGE MOD =-8.
6 PSLs applied vs Range Mod
2 combat levels applied vs Range Mod
1 Overall level to DCV (9).


01:38, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 8 (with 2 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 2, 5, 1.  Hit DCV 3 Hex, OCV 8.

Effect is 2" Tunnelling at Range, penetrating up to 18 DEF

"Right, because if I tied myself up, I'd be wearing Victoria's Secret." Nightshade replied. After another moment to get her bearings, she added, "That's better. Give me a moment to flex into place, and I'll take a bite out of your bonds." she added.

Once her mouth was at Flicker's restraints, she whispered, "I'm going to bite you free, so don't move until I kiss you."

Careful not to injure Flicker, she takes a bite.

OOC
Nightshade rolled 8 Body using 2d6 Armor Piercing ((4, 4)).

Flicker snickers, and does a bad Henny Youngman impression, which would be lost on anyone under retirement age anyway, "take a bite, please."
It's likely he's still a little loopy.