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Just then, an idea popped into your head. You didn’t know if it was a particularly good one, but it was an idea all the same.
<span class="mu-r">“You need power? I think I know just the right person.”</span>
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<span class="mu-b">“You want me to do what?”</span> Storm asked, sounding incredulous.
She and Callisto had been in the middle of their game when you showed up. And while you didn’t know a whole lot about chess, you could tell that Callisto was holding a clear advantage. You guessed Storm hadn’t been lying about her skill.
Both women, and Joy, were all looking at you strangely. Which was totally uncalled for. You've had way worse ideas.
<span class="mu-r">“Like I said, one of my teammates came here to help remodel the park, and they need electricity to fuel their powers. They can normally sap it from nearby electronics, but there aren't a whole lot in the area, and she needs a whole lot of it to make what the Morlocks need.”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“And you would like me to provide it for you.”</span>
She phrased it as a statement, not a question.
You nodded.
<span class="mu-r">“Your codename is literally ‘Storm’. It should be easy for you. I've seen you conjure up lightning bolts before on TV.”</span>
<span class="mu-g">“Can your friend tank a lightning bolt? Do either of you even know how much electricity she can absorb at once?”</span> Callisto asked.
<span class="mu-r">“I'm…not entirely sure.”</span> you admitted.
<span class="mu-g">“Then this is a terrible idea.”</span> she concluded. <span class="mu-g">“You're just gonna end up roasting the poor girl.”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“Perhaps I should speak to your friend in order to learn more about the situation.”</span> Storm decided.
Callisto frowned at her.
<span class="mu-g">“Can’t this wait? We’re kind of in the middle of something.”</span> she said, gesturing at the board.
Storm shook her head slowly, smiling at the Sewer Queen.
<span class="mu-b">“There is no need. You most likely would have won in a few more turns. Here is your prize.”</span>
She tossed a brown bag at Callisto, who easily caught it. You could hear two metal objects clanking against each other in the bag. Callisto opened it, peered inside, and nodded.
Callisto sighed, somehow not entirely satisfied with this outcome.
<span class="mu-g">“And you’re sure this thing works?”</span> she asked.
<span class="mu-b">“According to Forge, it should. My only concern is whether you can find someone capable of operating it.”</span>
Callisto looked up sharply and closed the bag, before throwing it over her shoulder.
<span class="mu-g">“Don’t you worry about that. Thanks for bringing it.”</span>
The two shared a nod, but neither seemed willing to let you and Joy in on the secret.
A moment later, Storm lifted into the air, the wind swirling around her as if it were a living thing.
<span class="mu-b">“Well then, shall we?”</span>
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Having concluded their chess game early, Storm and Callisto followed you back to Cherry Hill, with Callisto lazily trailing behind, a contemplative look on her face.
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