In reply to Darrell McGavin (msg # 11):

"Holy Clockwork Orange..." Ava says to the April...

Ooc:  Look up the movie on IMDB.

The Texas Ranger asks "how did you and your wife get afflicted? There are a number of scientists who work with Law Enforcement who might be able to help."

Flicker doesn't appear concerned about McGavin's revelation. He does cast a questioning glance at the wife. "Perhaps the power dampeners don't work on stage," he mumbles.

In reply to Flicker (msg # 14):

I'll answer both questions.  I'm ashamed to say she and I used to work for Viper.  Viper found some mystical bracelets and tried chemicals to unlock their secrets.  An accident happened and the bracelets fused to my wife's wrists - this was before she was my wife - and both of us were bathed in the chemicals mixed with mystic energy.  Her natural state is to be in the ultraviolet end of the spectrum, which is why she is invisible.  The dampening field is beyond the fence and not extended to the parking lot.  Even if she were to travel past the fence she would be transparent instead of invisible.  We have tried many doctors and scientists but, her being invisible, have made it virtually impossible to even examine.  The music energy inhibits most conventional science.  Plus, we feel our hours wasting away.  I doubt we will last a year more.  Dampening devices work on many aspects, but often don't work well with mystic energy, especially one infused with chemicals.

Now. In just a few minutes Mt. Bressler aka Ankylosaur, will be calmed by our device.  The procedure takes 30 minutes, but I'm sure you might have more questions.

In reply to Darrell McGavin (msg # 15):

"I have a few questions:"

"1) Is this a one time treatment, or is this a continuing process? My thought is continuing process."

"2) Is it reversible if needed?"

"3)  Once the 'treatment' is performed, will Mr. Bressler still be able to defend himself?  Many of us have seen 'A Clockwork Orange' and the potential drawbacks of such an experimental treatment."

"4)  Assuming he would not be able to defend himself, how do you justify this violating his civil rights?"

"and 5) It's known that Fire n Ice, a Primus operative, was found to be brainwashed using similarly injected chemicals, causing him to attack the Neighborhood Watch at a local homeless facility.  Of course he was subdued by the recently reformed Black Diamond.  Will samples of these chemicals be available for Primus to analyze for similarities to the chemicals used on Fire n Ice?  The chemicals used were developed by Baron Teuton, a villain who, it is suspected, also developed the chemicals used in your 'treatment'."

In reply to Majestic Ocean (msg # 16):

McGavin replies . In the order of your questions, 1.  Its a one time treatment.  2.  Why would you want a repeat offender to be violent again?  3 and 4.  He will be able to defend himself, but not have the urge to commit violence or steal.  Much as a normal non super powerful individual would be.  5. Fire and Ice was a former employee, but I have not seen him in a long time and it is my understanding that he is still missing.  As for the Baron, he is an accomplished scientist and I was not informed of him doing any criminal activity.  Does that answer your questions? 

Note:  I don't think McGavin has ever been officially seen with the Baron while the Baron was committing any nefarious acts.

"That does answer several questions, but I think you've managed to quietly suggest that having powers urges one to commit violence or steal. Are you certain you want to make such a suggestion after freely admitting that both you and your wife have had some sort of powers thrust upon you?"

In reply to Flicker (msg # 18):

Every person has the ability to choose between good or evil acts.  Ankylosaur doesn't have powers, yet he will be our first subject.  This procedure is only for repeat offenders.  Everyone has the ability to turn over a new leaf.  But some do not choose to do that.  We give criminals multiple chances at redemption. 

In reply to Darrell McGavin (msg # 19):

"It not a matter of condoning repeat violent behavior, it's a matter of safety.  As a meta with effectively a Masters in Meta human Physiology, as well as an extensive background in genetics and pharmacology, I can attest that everyone is different genetically.  There can be individual adverse reactions to various chemicals, that could only be cured by neutralizing those chemicals.  Just as someone can have a reaction to peanuts or shellfish that requires hospitalization and an epipen, similar or worse things can happen with unknown chemicals."

"Regarding Teuton, according to Sharpshooter, famed WW2 hero and with more practical experience as a good guy than you two have combined lifespans, Teuton is a known WW2 villain who worked the nazis.  The Nazis that were the precursors to the brown shirts that eventually became Viper.  When he evacuated his lab after Black Diamond helped ME escape, there was evidence left that Viper assisted with the move."

"He also is suspected to be behind the powers eruptions in Amok, Photon, and Phobia, and works with Vibron...a known associate of Viper.  How do I know?  Because while I was captive...He Told Me."

"And before you say you never saw him with Viper before...  Viper is a national, if not International Organization.  Does anyone here intimately know everyone they work with?"

The Texas Ranger adds "actually, I think the Baron is still a wanted War Criminal, due to his joint experiments with Dr Josef Mengele. Is this the type of scientist you regularly consult with?"

Flicker stands and begins to walk away, "I think your intent is admirable. But I fear your perspective is off. The same nuclear reaction that devastated Hiroshima is supplying reliable power to hospitals to save lives. The same 'violent acts' that you see as indicative of evil have been repeatedly performed in opposition to evil."
"I wish you luck in your experiment. That's what they're for, anyway, to lead us to better perspectives. I think I prefer to read about the results in the paper, so I hope you rate some ink."
Flicker will, in fact, leave.

Doll doesn't engage in the debate.  It is past the time where that would be effective.  The prison authority had given permission for the experiment to go forward and the audience was expecting a show.  Doll wasn't sure what the audience was expecting to see.  It would be difficult to prove that the experiment was successful.  What are they going to do?  Step on his toes or push him around to try to provoke him? she wondered.

Maybe they are here to see if something terrible will happen to him.  Like the people that go to auto races hoping to see somebody wreck, she thought.  That's not justice for whatever his crimes were.

The shrunken superheroine waited patiently for the experiment to begin, not intending to interfere unless it appeared that the prisoner was an unwilling participant or was showing signs of distress as a result of the process.

In reply to Doll (msg # 23):

McGavin seems angry.  . This will work!  It HAS to work!  You will all see!  I must give MT daughter a better world to live in! My wife and I are doing this for my daughter!  Enough questions!  Get Ankylosaur out here!  .

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In reply to Darrell McGavin (msg # 24):

"No, you're doing this out of guilt, I know from experience."  Ava shakes her head sadly.

"Now I understand why Teuton said you were easily taken advantage of..."

At the entrance, Flicker steps aside and turns to address the gate guard. "I don't envy you tonight. Having to stand with your back to some sort of experiment to watch for people on the outside. Would you like me to stay and watch for anything coming up behind you?"

In reply to Flicker (msg # 26):

They bring out Ankylosaur (in his civilian ID) handcuffed with a chair waiting for him to sit in. A large container of chemicals is wheeled out on a dolly.  The parking lot is packed with people.  . All I need is one person to prove I'm right.  Once he's no longer violent, you will see I'm right. 

Perception roll time!!!

08:01, Today: Sharpshooter rolled 6 (with 2 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3, 1, 2.  Perception 15-.

Made it by 9.

In reply to Sharpshooter (msg # 28):

By 6.

Flicker watches the demonstration from a distance so that he can gauge the reactions of the crowd and the guards.

PER made by two, but at a distance that may impact it

In reply to Darrell McGavin (msg # 27):


Nightshade made her general PER Roll by 4, and her Hearing Roll by 7

OOC
Nightshade rolled 8.  Perception Roll 12- (Hearing 15-).

OOC:
Doll missed the roll by 2.

22:54, Today: Doll rolled 14 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 4, 6.  Perception Roll, 12-.

In reply to Doll (msg # 32):

Poor Doll is short and there are a lot of people blocking her view.  She sees nothing unusual

Everyone else see the guard bringing out Ankylosaur has a viper pistol instead of a normal gun.

Everyone but Doll and Flicker sees a total of 6 agents blended in the crowd.

In reply to Ankylosaur (msg # 33):

Ava gets April's attention.

"Take the chair to the exit.  Tell Flicker 6 Viper agents disguised as guards, prepare for mass disarmed and crowd control..."

Failing to notice anything unusual, Flicker enjoins the gate guard in small talk.
"I haven't been doing this long, but this kind of public demonstration looks like it would be a nightmare for you guys at the gate. Do they do this often? I can't recall hearing of many instances in the past."
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In reply to Flicker (msg # 35):

Nightshade steps up behind Flicker saying quietly, "I think there are about 6 people not well disguised as Viper agents. I think Ankylosaur maybe about to participate in a jailbreak. Be careful, handsome!"

She then takes two steps away from Flicker towards Ava and flashes MO a hand signal used to use to indicate the presence of Viper.