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TheRealWren Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or. from I...honestly have no idea. Since: Jan, 2011
Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or.
#126: Nov 29th 2017 at 5:28:47 PM

Meeting Room.

"I'd rather be 'on stage' now. Kind of boring and better than you pricks pullin' crap out of thin air." Max replied, rather irritated as he simply headed off to get his costume organized.

Danger Room.

To say the Master of Mimicry was annoyed that he had to make due with the costume he'd been given was a bit of an understatement. Granted, that suit was showing off that muscular body of his and that scarf was keeping most of his face hidden and he made sure it was adjusted right.

...For some reason, his outfit seemed to have quite a few belts, mostly on the arms and legs. If one was counting, there seemed to be as many as there were 'heroes' waiting in the chamber as he tried his best to wait patiently, resting a customized shotgun over his shoulder.

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.
Skyzerk Bona-Fide Mastah from Chaldea Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Bona-Fide Mastah
#127: Nov 29th 2017 at 6:53:04 PM

Danger Zone

Snarky, isn't he.

Myuuuuu.

Denki holds her pose for a moment before kinda ignoring the "overoptimist" bit. Well...maybe not completely. "Surely it cannot be th-at bad!"

SolusLupus Since: Apr, 2013
#128: Nov 29th 2017 at 7:41:11 PM

Danger Room

"Hey, I was only saying there was only a little bit wrong with that. You gotta take things with a grain of salt and cynicism. Or a lot, if you're me." He tossed his swiss army knife and the air and caught it, repeating a few times. "After all, superheros can only do so much. Shit unfortunately still happens. Can't catch every criminal... Especially..." He caught the army knife and palmed it all with a split second as he gave a bow, coming up with empty hands. "...When it comes to the common thief."

Skyzerk Bona-Fide Mastah from Chaldea Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Bona-Fide Mastah
#129: Nov 29th 2017 at 7:43:18 PM

Danger Room

Denki's eyes sparkle beneath her visor. "Uwoooooooah~. That was so coooool~"

Internally, Momorin facepalms.

You're too easily amused, Light...

Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#130: Nov 29th 2017 at 10:29:07 PM

"I absolutely believe that I could catch everyone. Like, you know, 100% all the bad guys." Alicia interjected at Neil and Momo's conversation. "If I was good enough, at least. And I think we all are." She approached Neil, crossing her arms. She wasn't mad, and realizing she couldn't actually communicate that with her full-face mask she did that thing where she turned the crossed arms into just holding one arm at the elbow with the other to look a little less aggressive. "I'm Herensuge the Dragon Queen. I just have to mess up enough people, you know, and eventually nobody will fuck with anybody because they won't want to get me mad at them!"

SolusLupus Since: Apr, 2013
#131: Nov 29th 2017 at 11:44:13 PM

Danger Room

Neil stared at the newcomer to the conversation for a moment, having to process what they said a bit. "I... Hope you realize whats wrong with that idea. You're basically saying that you went to enforce law and order throughout the city... through fear? That's kinda fucked up. And historically has been fucked up."

GrimHelm (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#132: Nov 30th 2017 at 5:36:53 AM

Danger Room

"Oh you'll know the surprise when you see it. After all, it's a special part of the sim that you're unlikely to see in the real opening ceremony~." Karen replied to Ann with a small laugh.

Elena (she wasn't in character yet after all) felt herself grow even more....apprehensive. She didn't like surprises. It made her feel...powerless. She preferred plans. Organized, to the letter plans.

Still, she forced her distaste down. The O'Neil's have been running HTV for years.

Elena couldn't help overhearing the other's conversations though, and she couldn't help but comment.

"Ideals like justice is well and good, admirable even. But remember this is also your job. You have to be practical about this." She told Momorin, before subconciously trying to pat her on the back...only to awkwardly pull her hand back.

At Alicia's statement, she raised an eyebrow and merely said "Fear never works. Because it's not only "bad guys" who get scared."

At that moment, Scott, who had been fiddling with his Quill looked up and smiled at everyone.

"Alright, the sim is ready! Let's get this show on the road."

At those words, it seemed like the world seemed to warp and change as the Danger Room's hologram tech worked its magic.

Soon, it would seem that the heroes were standing in a grassy park on a sunny afternoon, the blue sky up ahead. Trees, flowerbushes and park benches dotted the landscape, a giant fountain a few feet from them and well maintained paths made of yellow brick snaked around the greenery.

And up ahead, a large raised white platform...a stage. A crowd of people milled around in front. Banners, flags and merchants selling HTV merchandise were everywhere.

A perfect replica of Millenium Park, and the opening ceremony. The only hint that it was fake was the steel doors of the elevator, seemingly floating in midair in a corner.

"Right, you have your entrances and introduction speeches ready, yes? Let's start rehearsing!" Scott said, smiling.

FergardStratoavis A Fluff Ringer from Bellveins (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: A gay little love melody
A Fluff Ringer
#133: Nov 30th 2017 at 7:15:44 AM

Danger Room

As expected, Ash did not change into another outfit, content to stay in their tattered black cloak covering most of the firestarter's personage.

"Like that's gonna work. If that ever worked, we would have no crime long before Gifted started being a thing." Ashley shook their head as he approached the gathering of Momorin, Neil and Alicia. "You would need a police state. Big bureaucracy. A single person cannot police more than a block of streets."

The whole talk about "surprises" wasn't really much to Ash's liking either. The hologram wasn't one, but it surprised her all the same. Everything just changing all of a sudden and then... "My what? What is this, WWE?" He grumbled, looking through the artificial crowd. What better way to remind them they were "playing" heroes than to set a fake ceremony? "I came here to help people, not to pose for cameras."

Skyzerk Bona-Fide Mastah from Chaldea Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Bona-Fide Mastah
#134: Nov 30th 2017 at 2:51:34 PM

Danger Zone

Denki hops happily. "Ready!"

BlitzTrain Since: Apr, 2014
#135: Nov 30th 2017 at 3:04:47 PM

Danger Room

"The posing for camera helps people know know we're not just vigilantes, it also pays the bills so we don't have to get a second job" Soma said to Ash, then shrugged "And sometimes it helps inspire others"

He then glanced to Alicia, seemed like everyone else had interpreted her statement of confidence a bit more negatively that he did. Though he could agree with their concerns, it felt like they were focusing on the wrong aspect... Well, Soma wasn't in her head and couldn't accurately confirm that. Plus she seemed like someone who could deal with a misunderstanding anyway, better to stay out of it.

Once the holographic stage had been set, he turned to the O'Neils he just said "Yeah, just give me a minute to get in character before my bit"

FergardStratoavis A Fluff Ringer from Bellveins (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: A gay little love melody
A Fluff Ringer
#136: Nov 30th 2017 at 4:12:54 PM

On PR

"They should pay attention if they're watching." Ash glowered in response before shaking their head. "Centurion Corp. is responsible for funding any spendings I might have. I don't need any extra income."

Then Ashley's hands filled with thick smoke as they smiled thinly. "And really, I'd rather not have anyone else follow in my footsteps. It can't be a good future." She slowly moved his hands around, creating a simple five-armed star out of the smoke, letting it stay around for a moment before it dissipated.

BlitzTrain Since: Apr, 2014
#137: Nov 30th 2017 at 5:17:55 PM

Danger Room

"Isn't that an appliance company...?" Soma responded to Ash, not being terribly familiar with them due to not having done much shopping for such products and perhaps not quite getting the point of the gifted gesture other than to show off a little "Anyway, you're trying to help people, aren't you? Even if it's not with gifts or through Hero TV, shouldn't we want people to at least emulate that?"

Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#138: Nov 30th 2017 at 5:58:07 PM

“I wanna point out again that... that Denki Girl literally does a move from the WWE.” Alicia commented. If Momo wanted to be called by her supername, then screw it, she was worth the respect. “It’s fiction, but it’s good fiction. It’s good for you, you know?” Alicia stepped onto the stage. “Like, I wouldn’t have the courage to go kick ass if I didn’t see Mom and Dad do the same. I wouldn’t have any confidence in my body if I didn’t see people like Diamond and Prominence do great things with their own bodies.” She crossed her arms and looked over at Ash, giving him a small smile under her mask and hoping they caught it. “And we kick actual asses on TV sometimes too.”

TheRealWren Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or. from I...honestly have no idea. Since: Jan, 2011
Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or.
#139: Nov 30th 2017 at 6:32:50 PM

Danger Room; Showtime.

...Finally time to get the show on the road, huh? Max wasn't going to wait for the rest of the group to 'get into' character. It was time make an impression, one that'd stick and show that he meant business.

He dramatically pointed at the 'audience', giving a rather intimidating glare as he stepped on the stage.

"To all those crooks watching...you chumps like might as well give up now, 'cuz with me around, any plans you've got are as good as over. I'm the MASTER. THE Wild Card. The one that's going keep you bugs guessing on how I'm gonna crush you...and keep the public on the edge of their friggin' seats as I give them a show they won't soon forget." MIMIC boasted, his piercing red eyes faintly glowing.

edited 30th Nov '17 6:38:50 PM by TheRealWren

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.
Skyzerk Bona-Fide Mastah from Chaldea Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Bona-Fide Mastah
#140: Nov 30th 2017 at 6:33:20 PM

Danger Room

Buuuuuuuuuu.

Light, please.

-IT'S NOT WWE YOU IDIOT

Quiet!

Denki continues to stew and think about her intro speech-

Starbound2 Since: Jan, 2001
#141: Nov 30th 2017 at 7:58:28 PM

Setting the Stage

With the water from her bottle and the dew in the grass, Fluffy literally sprang onto to the stage, water coiling around her like a snake and dancing to her movements. With a smile and a shout, "SUPER FLUFFY!!!", Fluffy's floofy costume ballooned outward, sending the water dispersing in all directions. It did not splash in all directions, however; it dispersed into a cloud of mist and with a swish of the hand each tiny droplet in the air became ice, creating a rainbow shimmer for the crowd on the (simulated) sunny day. As her poof deflated, a breeze spun the mist and some stray leaves around her and spinning with it, Fluffy gave the crowd a wink and a pose.

"Never fear; Fluffy's here, ready to protect the hopes and dreams of every little girl and boy in New Hope City! So count your sheep and go to sleep, because Fluffy will fight all those monsters under your beds!" Grinning and waving to the crowd, Fluffy produced several (holographic) sheep plushies to toss into the crowd, seemingly from nowhere.

edited 30th Nov '17 8:05:11 PM by Starbound2

Kingxana0 Since: Oct, 2011
#142: Nov 30th 2017 at 8:02:27 PM

Martin took a deep breath as he looked at the stage, feeling almost amused as a small bit of stage fright came into his heart. Sure it was all virtual people and a few other up and coming heroes, but he worried about saying the wrong thing, giving the wrong impression. A hero had to stand for the big ideals, the things that people couldn't hold themselves. In essence a hero was nothing more then a name given to an example for others to follow. If his dream was to come true he needed to be loud, needed to be pure, and needed above all else to really show what he was dreaming.

So without a word Paragon pressed power down into his legs and leapt into the air with a flair that only one with no hint of irony toward their dramitics possibly could, spinning mid air and landing directly on the stage in a way meant to minimize his impact on the actual stage itself and offered a bright smile toward the people. For a moment the words caught in his throat, but one flash to his ideals, the things that had brought him here had the words pouring out with a sort of honesty that was hard to find.

"I am here to protect everyone. I know that you have no reason to believe that someone new to this game could keep that promise, no reason to think that I am anything more then another hero trying to get a name out there, but I ask for patience so I can show you just how much I can do." he offered a relaxed smile to the people. "I believe that everyone can be saved, I believe that the bad guys are one good day away from turning their lives around. I believe that if everyone came together that we could make a better tomorrow. My name is Paragon, and I will make my belief a reality for everyone to share!" he raised his fist into the air. "So if you are scared, if you need help, if there is anything to do just ask and I will be there."

TroyandHawk The Blinder from Back Home. Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Blinder
#143: Nov 30th 2017 at 8:16:20 PM

Best Impressions

Laz watched those that went before him, he grimaced as Boy Scout ignored him. Did Paragon think he was better then...No, he probably didn't. Considering how fucking naive this guy seemed, he doubted Paragon had any stomach for, well, anything.

Eon got into a sprinting stance and skidded to a stop right before Paragon. "Listen, this a message to all criminals. I am Eon, I'm backed by Exo Over Nanite, which means that if I see you, I'm sending you all to the ICU. Am I clear?" He asked before walking off, "fucking stupid..." He mumbldd under his breath.

Good to be back
Starbound2 Since: Jan, 2001
#144: Nov 30th 2017 at 8:39:21 PM

Round of Applause

Fluffy smiled and gave a friendly clap for Paragon's speech. Then hearing Laz's blunt speech she... did what was polite and lightly applauded him as well. Albeit, awkwardly.

edited 30th Nov '17 8:39:54 PM by Starbound2

GrimHelm (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#145: Nov 30th 2017 at 8:51:55 PM

Danger Room

Elena listened passively at Ash's complaints before replying.

"Back in the day, Gifted were hunted down and persecuted. All this, the bright costumes, the PR, it's to show that people have nothing to fear from us, that we really are here to help, to inspire. That's our job, and I take it seriously. But, above all....I want to make everyone happy." Elena's voice rose from her usual cold monotone at the end slightly, the hint of actual emotion for the firat time.

But she didn't add to that, instead watching Fluffy and Paragon's entrances, the barest trace of a smile on her face.

Said smile faltered a bit at Max's entrance, and she flat out frowned at Eon.

Then, it was her turn. Letting out a breath, Solaris let out her Gift...and burning wings, radiant, burst from her back, propelling her upward, then around, as the glowimg form of the heroine circled around the stage twice, giving high fives to random audience members before touching down in a perfect three point landing on the stage.

Dusting herself off, Solaris struck a pose, fingers held up over her left eye, a wink. Like something straight out of a magical girl anime.

"Guardian angel of love and justice! Protector of the weak! Solaris is here! " she called out, voice with carefully acted enthusiam.

Then, in a tone much closer to Elena's actual speech. "You know who I am, you know what I can do. I intend to live up to my family's legacy, but beyond that, I want to help. I'm not here to beat up bad guys, or to get rich and famous, or to prove something. I want to make a difference, I want to help people, and maybe make people happy along the way. I know some of you think we've made a farce of being superheroes, and I know nothing I say will change your minds, so all I ask is a chance. A chance for me to show what good Gifted can do. You don't have to be scared of us. We are the same as you. My name is Elena Evans, and I'm here to help."

She let out another breath, then grinned wildly and shot a finger gun at the holographic audience . "Having said that, it's not like I'll let criminals and baddies get away with their stuff! So, baddies beware, Solaris will bring you to the light! In the name of the sun, I'll punish you!"

Kingxana0 Since: Oct, 2011
#146: Nov 30th 2017 at 9:10:06 PM

Martin frowned at Eon's message but couldn't think of anything that he could say that would be appropriate in this setting, so instead he caught up to him, sadly missing the main event of the Elena's introduction, putting a soft hand on the other young mans shoulder and offered a smile and a hand shake. "My name is Martin, and I would like to be your friend."

If he couldn't make friends with someone as caustic as Laz then how could he hope to change the mind of a villain? How could he save the people who might not want to be saved? And besides, it really looked like he could use a friend.

guyshane Combat mode, engage Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Combat mode, engage
#147: Nov 30th 2017 at 10:02:50 PM

Entrance practice.

Ann grinned seeing the intros "Alright then my turn, so I figure I'll stand in the crowd and do my little smoke bomb trick first but after that..." There was several pops and cracks as her bone structure adjusted and within a few seconds Ann was in her fully were-panther form. Then she jumped, rocketing high into the air before tucking and rolling, throwing her escrima sticks out behind her as she did so. Then just before she touched down Ann shifted back to her catgirl state.

She landed right in front of Elena directed a whispered "What's shaking, Jack Daniels?" to the blonde before winking and pulling up her mask. Then she caught her first Escrima stick, using it to catch the other and shift them into their staff form which she unnecessarily twirled around herself before pointing it out towards the crowd. "All you crooks better not even try to run from the Perfection of Pantherea! Taking you down is child's play and making it look good is only a little bit harder!"

-dramatic music ensues-
TroyandHawk The Blinder from Back Home. Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Blinder
#148: Nov 30th 2017 at 10:06:13 PM

Danger Room

Laz turned to face Paragon, the glowing red visor looking at the hero and then at his hand. He, well, he wasn't expecting it. He relaxed, having tensed up slightly before looking at Paragon. "Friend?" He asked, "Man, Boy-Scout. You're not subtle." Eon took Paragon's hand in a rather tight grip.

"You better not fail like the others, alright?"

edited 30th Nov '17 10:28:23 PM by TroyandHawk

Good to be back
Kingxana0 Since: Oct, 2011
#149: Nov 30th 2017 at 10:32:42 PM

"I'm a bit of a brick through the window, but I have been said to have some good qualities," his smile was innocent but also playful in its own way. He didn't really know what the other meant by a failure, there had been so many that could be summoned to mind, but he stood in a different light from them for a single reason. There was no arrogance in what he was doing, just an honest desire.

"Well I want to save the world, so failure might happen at some point. If I do fail a bit I am sure a friend like you could kick me back into place so I can try again."

TroyandHawk The Blinder from Back Home. Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Blinder
#150: Nov 30th 2017 at 10:57:20 PM

EON AND PARAGON

Eon looked at Paragon, staring at him in confusion. "Alright, I'm sorry but..." He paused, before staring at Paragon for an uncomfortably long time. He opened his mouth, obscured by his helmet but closed it. "Holy shit. You're serious" His mind filled with all those scandals he had read about before he looked at Paragon again.

"Who...Who's your sponsor?" He asked suspiciously.

Good to be back

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