You are Ben Parker, super-powered criminal and thief extraordinaire. After being bitten by a radioactive spider, you underwent a miraculous change, and adopted the identity of "The Huntsman"! But it's not all bad! Your clone brother, Abel Parker, works to protect the city, and potentially help clean up some of your messes. He goes by the name of "Spider-Man"!
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With Cindy off at school, Ben finds that his surprisingly open schedule allows him to tackle some of the issues that have been bugging him for a while. Like finding a home for W, checking on his clone brother and Gwen Stacy, and planning a trip to Las Vegas with the Desperados and Anastasia Kravinoff!
In order to ensure that the Great Hunt goes without a hitch, Ben must negotiate with "The Family", and learn how to navigate the political landscape of the City of Sin. And while Ben and the rest of the Desperados might not be ready for Vegas, it sure as hell isn't ready for them!
Find out more in the latest issue of...MAXIMUM SPIDER QUEST!
Rules:
Most dice rolls will be 1d100. Modifiers will be added depending on the situation or on the alien being used(Usually +10 or -10). Crit successes and crit fails apply. Crit fails can be overridden by crit successes, but crit failures cannot override crit successes.
How to Roll:
To roll dice, type “dice+1d100” in the options field without the quotations. To roll dice with positive modifiers, type “dice+1d100+modifier number” in the options field without quotations, and with an actual modifier number. To roll dice with negative modifiers, type “dice+1d100+-modifier number” in the options field without quotations, and with an actual modifier number.
Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Good luck and have fun!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 05 Apr 2023 13:04:50 No. 5627817 Report Quoted By:
Looking at you now, no one would be able to tell that you were about to receive important information that had been dredged up from a Russian super-spy’s encrypted hard drive. Julia was locked and loaded, fully prepared to deliver a presentation that would most likely alter your perspective of the world, forevermore. But before any of that happened, you had to get yourself some brain food. A dog with mustard and relish should perk you right up. Just making it to the end of this line was a challenge in and of itself. There were a lot of Autumn tourists out and about around this time, and more than a few of them were taking this opportunity to take pictures of you as you impatiently tapped your foot and checked your phone. The first few requests weren’t as annoying, and you even posed for a few when the kids mistook you for an off-duty superhero. You mostly went along with it because you thought it was funny to imagine these guys bragging to others on the internet about running into an Avenger, only to find out who you really were and faint from shock upon realizing who their kids had been posing with. You gave them all types of fake names and origin stories, wondering whether any of them would catch onto your little ruse and call you on your bullshit. But then again, being “bitten by a radioactive spider” was a pretty ridiculous origin in and of itself. It was honestly a miracle the damn thing didn’t kill you or give you super-cancer. And the last thing you ever would’ve done on this earth was paying $32 for a ticket to a lab and stealing Curt Connors’ watch. Man, it feels like that was a lifetime ago. How time flies… <span class="mu-g">“Sir?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Huh?”</span> You snapped to attention immediately, absently realizing that you were suddenly at the front of the line. The Middle Eastern hotdog vendor was giving you an imploring look. <span class="mu-g">“Can I help you?”</span> he said slowly. You nodded. <span class="mu-r">“Dog with mustard and relish. Ooh, and throw in a hot pretzel!”</span> The man smiled at you good-naturedly. <span class="mu-g">“Very well, sir. That will be $15.75.”</span> The sheer weight of that ridiculous news hit you harder than any of the Rhino’s punches could have. You very nearly staggered backwards in shock, performing a double take and checking your surroundings to make sure that you weren’t on one of those hidden camera shows. <span class="mu-r">“Damn! And people call me a crook…”</span> you muttered under your breath. The man’s smile began to falter. <span class="mu-r">“What kind of racket are you running here? There’s no way that anyone would be dumb enough to buy a fucking hot dog for…”</span> You slowly trailed off as you glanced around again, noticing just how many tourists there were in the immediate area. Dumb, susceptible, impressionable tourists that’d buy anything so long as you slapped a sticker on it saying that it was “authentic” and “local”. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 05 Apr 2023 13:12:24 No. 5627826 Report You sighed, and then turned to face the people around and behind you. <span class="mu-r">“Right. Who here has bought a hot dog from this man for more than $10?”</span>
For a moment, everyone just stared at you in stunned silence, clearly surprised to be addressed by someone in a costume for what might’ve been the first time in their lives. A surprising amount of them raised their hands, looking confused and more than a little bit pissed. One such woman claimed to have bought hers for $30, and that’s when the insults started flying.
The snake of a hotdog vendor began to cower and retreat from the growing mob, his hands held up in a placating gesture. He looked like he was about to turn and run, but before he could, you flipped over the man and landed behind him.
You placed a heavy hand on his shoulder, causing him to flinch and let out an involuntary squeak.
<span class="mu-r">“Now, I might not be great with directions, but I’m pretty sure we’re not in a ballpark. So, why’re you charging an arm and a leg for a damn hotdog?”</span> you asked, narrowing your eyes and leaning in close until you could see your mask reflected in his watery eyes.
<span class="mu-g">“I-I h-have fallen on hard times, my friend. Please forgive-”</span>
He didn’t manage to get any more words out, on account of you webbing his mouth shut and all.
Now, how will you deal with this guy?
>Web him up and hand out refunds to the people that bought food from this swindler. The cops can deal with him later. >Suggest that he hand out hot-dogs for free for the rest of the day. At least that way he can avoid getting beaten up like he was about to. >Swing him up to a nearby building, away from the grasping hands of the public, and give him a chance to explain himself. You might not agree with his business practices, but you've been the culprit of many a hustle back in your heyday. You sincerely doubt it, but maybe he had a decent reason for doing this. >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5627826 >Swing him up to a nearby building, away from the grasping hands of the public, and give him a chance to explain himself. You might not agree with his business practices, but you've been the culprit of many a hustle back in your heyday. You sincerely doubt it, but maybe he had a decent reason for doing this. He is probably going to get stabbed within the next 10 min
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>>5627826 >Swing him up to a nearby building, away from the grasping hands of the public, and give him a chance to explain himself. You might not agree with his business practices, but you've been the culprit of many a hustle back in your heyday. You sincerely doubt it, but maybe he had a decent reason for doing this. Anonymous
>>5627826 >Swing him up to a nearby building, away from the grasping hands of the public, and give him a chance to explain himself. You might not agree with his business practices, but you've been the culprit of many a hustle back in your heyday. You sincerely doubt it, but maybe he had a decent reason for doing this. Anonymous
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>>5627826 Damn immigrants
Suggest that he hand out hot-dogs for free for the rest of the day. At least that way he can avoid getting beaten up like he was about to.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 05 Apr 2023 18:52:38 No. 5628062 Report Quoted By:
>>5627842 >>5627844 >>5627865 >Swing him up to a nearby building, away from the grasping hands of the public, and give him a chance to explain himself. You might not agree with his business practices, but you've been the culprit of many a hustle back in your heyday. You sincerely doubt it, but maybe he had a decent reason for doing this. Taking these. Will start writing as soon as I'm done eating...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 05 Apr 2023 20:28:44 No. 5628142 Report Quoted By:
For a second, you thought about leaving him down here to face the wrath of these fine, financially liberated folks. But, there was a distinct possibility that they might just beat this man half to death if they got their hands on him. Sure, this guy gave hotdog vendors a bad name, but he didn’t deserve to be savaged by an angry mob. You held a hand out to forestall their charge, but it didn’t seem to be working. <span class="mu-r">“Alright, time out!”</span> Instead of giving out another command, you simply wrapped an arm around the man’s waist and shot a webline at a nearby building, flinging both you and the scam artist into the air. You could hear angry shouts from down below, all of them directed at some imaginary figure you’d constructed in the heat of the moment. Like, “Ricochet”, or the “City Slinger”. You almost chuckled to yourself before you remembered why it was that you were in the air. Glancing over at the man, you could tell that even without the use of his mouth, he was wordlessly screaming in terror, his eyes wide and watering even more from the wind whipping away at them. Without delay, you dropped him onto the closest rooftop you could find, well out of anyone’s reach if they’d wanted to punish him for his misdeeds. He fell to his knees immediately, and you gave him a moment to collect himself before starting again. <span class="mu-r">“Look, man. Just breathe. I’m not gonna drop you. I only brought you up here to stop them from ripping you apart without hurting anyone.”</span> you explained. He glanced up at you cautiously, wondering whether it was okay to get up. <span class="mu-r">“But you’d better have a damn good reason for ripping these people off.”</span> you said, a sliver of malice creeping into your voice again. The vendor shot up to his feet in an instant, dusting off his pants and taking a few tentative steps back. <span class="mu-g">“I did, sir! I did.”</span> he said, nodding quickly. You gestured for him to sit down on the building’s ledge, and he gave you a fearful look in reply. You rolled your eyes at him and pointed at it more insistently this time. Slowly, he moved over to the building’s ledge and swung his legs over it. He seemed to be gripping the stone as if his life depended on it. Well…you guessed that it sort of did. In an effort to give him a sense of security, you firmly attached a webline to his back that was secured to a metal vent. He jumped upon feeling the web impact his back, but he visibly calmed down when he realized what you had done. With that crisis dealt with, you walked over to sit down beside him. <span class="mu-r">“Now, start from the beginning. Why’re you doing this?”</span> The vendor turned away from you, glancing down at the people below. His mouth moved wordlessly for a few seconds as he struggled to work moisture into it. You just barely managed to suppress a sigh as you checked the corner of your vision to see whether Julia was still on hold. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 05 Apr 2023 20:31:14 No. 5628144 Report When he finally did start talking, it almost came as a surprise. <span class="mu-g">“My…my ex-wife divorced me just last year. She gained full custody of my son, despite not having a job, and now I have to pay child support to someone who barely cares about him. The court demands that I pay more than I earn, and my appeals haven’t been going through. I can barely afford a lawyer as it is.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“And fleecing these people is the only way you can think of to earn a little more money? Don’t you know you can end up in jail for something like that?”</span>
He gave a small, almost imperceptible nod. The man practically radiated shame and impotent rage. From what you could observe, he didn’t seem to be lying. But, then again, he did just scam all those people down there. Maybe he’s a better con-artist than he’s leading you to believe.
Man, you sure wished you had Abel’s empathic abilities sometimes! It’d save you a whole lot of time and effort in making snap judgements.
What will you say/do?
>”Landing yourself in prison won’t do anything to help your son. Keep your nose clean, and stick to what you know. I’m no stranger to a good side hustle, but don’t let it get you into trouble.” >”Yeah, the legal system’s a bitch. Here, I know a good lawyer that might be able to help you out. Just tell him what you told me.” (Give him Franklin Nelson’s information, as well as the money to pay him.) >”Well, I happen to know a place where you could make a lot more money than you are now.” (See if you can’t get Julia to find him the optimal location for his hotdog stand.) >”Why don’t you try blackmailing her? I hear Jessica Jones does great work. She can probably get you some evidence that might be admissible in court.” >”Alright. What if I rented out your services? You cater to me and mine without complaint, and you can have this money.” (Offer to pay him for his troubles.) >"...Want me to plant something in her apartment? I'm sure we can do something to muddy her image a bit." >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
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>>5627826 >>Swing him up to a nearby building, away from the grasping hands of the public, and give him a chance to explain himself. You might not agree with his business practices, but you've been the culprit of many a hustle back in your heyday. You sincerely doubt it, but maybe he had a decent reason for doing this. This is worse than those $5 pizza slices those homos were huckin' a while back.
Anonymous
>>5628144 >”Landing yourself in prison won’t do anything to help your son. Keep your nose clean, and stick to what you know. I’m no stranger to a good side hustle, but don’t let it get you into trouble.” >Contact Julia, see if she can check the man's story Anonymous
>>5628144 >”Landing yourself in prison won’t do anything to help your son. Keep your nose clean, and stick to what you know. I’m no stranger to a good side hustle, but don’t let it get you into trouble.” >Contact Julia, see if she can check the man's story. If it checks, slide him Franklin Nelson's number and a suitable amount to pay for his services. Anonymous
>>5628144 >”Landing yourself in prison won’t do anything to help your son. Keep your nose clean, and stick to what you know. I’m no stranger to a good side hustle, but don’t let it get you into trouble.” >Contact Julia, see if she can check the man's story. If it checks, slide him Franklin Nelson's number and a suitable amount to pay for his services. Anonymous
>>5628144 >"Have you tried GoFundMe, or something?" >”Landing yourself in prison won’t do anything to help your son. Keep your nose clean, and stick to what you know. I’m no stranger to a good side hustle, but don’t let it get you into trouble.” >”But yeah, the legal system’s a bitch. Here, I know a good lawyer that might be able to help you out. Just tell him what you told me.” (Give him Franklin Nelson’s information.) >"Convince him, build your case and I'll give you give you a small time loan. Plus whatever's left of your cart." Anonymous
>>5628144 >>”Landing yourself in prison won’t do anything to help your son. Keep your nose clean, and stick to what you know. I’m no stranger to a good side hustle, but don’t let it get you into trouble.” >Contact Julia, see if she can check the man's story. If it checks, slide him Franklin Nelson's number and a suitable amount to pay for his services. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 05 Apr 2023 21:08:29 No. 5628190 Report Quoted By:
>>5628149 >>5628151 >>5628154 >>5628160 >>5628180 >”Landing yourself in prison won’t do anything to help your son. Keep your nose clean, and stick to what you know. I’m no stranger to a good side hustle, but don’t let it get you into trouble.” >Contact Julia, see if she can check the man's story. If it checks, slide him Franklin Nelson's number and a suitable amount to pay for his services. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 05 Apr 2023 21:59:35 No. 5628255 Report Quoted By:
You shook your head at him. <span class="mu-r">“Landing yourself in prison won’t do anything to help your son. Keep your nose clean, and stick to what you know. I’m no stranger to a good side hustle, but don’t let it get you into trouble.”</span> He nodded mechanically, his whole body seeming to deflate upon being admonished. While he wasn’t looking, you quickly whipped out your phone, opened up the cloud recording app and brought up a snippet of footage that had captured the vendor’s face. <span class="mu-r">“What’s your name?”</span> you asked. <span class="mu-g">“Nasir Hamedi.”</span> he replied without so much as looking at you. Even without being an empath, you could tell that guilt and shame were practically radiating off of this man. But, it never hurts to be thorough. <span class="mu-r">“Got it. Give me one sec.”</span> you said, getting up and walking away from him so that he couldn’t eavesdrop on your conversation. <span class="mu-r">“Hey, Julia. Still there?”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Barely. You’ve got me falling asleep over here!”</span> she complained. <span class="mu-b">“I mean, honestly. How long does it take for someone to go and buy a hotdog? I could’ve ordered one from Grubhub in the time it took you to-”</span> <span class="mu-r">“You can bite my head off later. Right now, I need a favor.”</span> you interrupted. <span class="mu-r">“Could you do me a favor and run a search on this guy? His name is ‘Nasir Hamedi’, and he’s currently disputing a custody battle in court right now. I’m sending his photo over now.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Ah…alright, gimme a few. I’ll do a quick background check.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Thanks.”</span> —---- Several minutes later, Julia got back to you. <span class="mu-b">“Good news. His story checks out. This guy’s been getting shafted by the court system for months now. And judging by the wife’s credit history, she hasn’t been spending a whole lot of that money on her son. In fact, the more I read, the more I feel like this doesn’t exactly fall under the category of ‘good news’.”</span> she said. <span class="mu-b">“Anyway, it looks like he’s telling the truth. What do you plan to do about it?”</span> With a sigh, you pulled a business card out of one of your belt pouches, along with a fat wad of cash. <span class="mu-r">“The right thing, I guess. I’ll call you back right after this.”</span> After putting her back on hold, you walked back over to the ledge, knelt down and handed him $7,000. His eyes went wide with confusion when he turned to look at you. <span class="mu-r">“Here’s the number for a good lawyer that should be able to help you out, along with some money to afford his services. Just tell him what you told me, and you’ll be fine.”</span> He reached a shaky hand out to accept the gift, but pulled away at the last moment, trying to figure out whether this was a trick or not. Surely, this was much farther than the average hero was willing to go, and he had no reason to believe that you had his best interests in mind. His eyes met yours, and he gave you a searching look. <span class="mu-g">“Why…why would you do this?”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 05 Apr 2023 22:01:20 No. 5628257 Report What will you say?
>”No kid should grow up without a father. And you sound like a better option than your ex-wife.” >”You seem like an honest guy, it just breaks my heart to see a hard-working man be put down by the system. Don’t let this go to waste.” >”Let’s just say that I had a ‘Grinch moment’. Your story spoke to me, and I don't think I'd be able to sleep tonight if I just let this slide.” >”Because I can. Simple as. Now, are you gonna take the money or not?” >"Just take it before I change my mind..." >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5628257 >>”No kid should grow up without a father. And you sound like a better option than your ex-wife.” Anonymous
>>5628257 >”No kid should grow up without a father. And you sound like a better option than your ex-wife.” >”Let’s just say that I had a ‘Grinch moment’. Your story spoke to me, and I don't think I'd be able to sleep tonight if I just let this slide.” Anonymous
>>5628257 >”You seem like an honest guy, it just breaks my heart to see a hard-working man be put down by the system. Don’t let this go to waste.” Anonymous
>>5628257 >”No kid should grow up without a father. And you sound like a better option than your ex-wife.” >”Let’s just say that I had a ‘Grinch moment’. Your story spoke to me, and I don't think I'd be able to sleep tonight if I just let this slide.” Anonymous
>>5628257 >"Because it ain't always black and white. What you done may have been wrong, but you did it for the right reasons, get it? Besides, nobody got hurt...and I can't really complain about shafting some tourists." Anonymous
>>5628257 >No new yorker should ever buy expensive hot dogs. Ever. Anonymous
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In reality the world is as full of bad mothers as it is of bad fathers, and it is not the motherless children who become delinquent but the fatherless ones.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 06 Apr 2023 11:04:58 No. 5628809 Report Quoted By:
>>5628260 >>5628262 >>5628263 >>5628264 >>5628266 >>5628326 >>5628276 >”No kid should grow up without a father. And you sound like a better option than your ex-wife.” Taking these. I'll be providing an update right after I get some rest. This week has been a rough one.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 06 Apr 2023 17:32:37 No. 5629083 Report Quoted By:
Back now. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 06 Apr 2023 18:23:43 No. 5629125 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“No kid should grow up without a father. And you sound like a better option than your ex-wife.”</span> In the blink of an eye, his searching look became one of incredulity, his hands tentatively reaching for the money and business card as if they were the most fragile things in the world. Slowly, he took them and began clutching them close to his chest. Tears were now pouring down his face. You tried to comfort him, but in a blur of movement, the vendor threw himself at you and wrapped his arms around your torso. Instinctively, you reached for your spider-sense and tried to figure out whether or not the man was a threat, and it took you a moment to realize that you weren’t being viciously attacked. You were being hugged. <span class="mu-g">“Thank you! Thank you…!”</span> he cried. <span class="mu-r">“Okay. It’s fine. You don’t have to…do all that.”</span> you said, patting him awkwardly and trying to find a way to pry him off of you. When you found no such way to do so safely, you decided to just let him stay like that. <span class="mu-r">“Alright. You’d better hold on tight, then. I’m gonna drop you off a few blocks away to give you a good head start.”</span> The man either didn’t hear you, or didn’t care, because he showed none of the fear or doubt that you’d glimpsed in those sad eyes mere moments ago. So, you grabbed hold of him and swung off towards your destination. —-------- After dropping off Nasir, you wished him the best of luck and went about your own business. You honestly hoped that he and his son got a happy ending out of this. <span class="mu-b">“You did good, Benji. I’m proud of you.”</span> Julia chirped in your ear. <span class="mu-b">“Webb would be too.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“How is she, by the way? I haven’t really seen her since the party, and-”</span> Julia sighed. <span class="mu-b">“She’s doing better. At least, for the time being. The disease that paralyzed her legs is slowly working its way through her body, making her everyday activities even harder than they used to be. I’m trying to pick up the slack, but…it just makes me feel so useless to not be able to do more to help her.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Hey, you do so much for all of us already. You’re one of the least useless people that I know. I don’t want to hear any more of that negative talk.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“I just clean up around the house and manage her finances for her. Her foresight is the real reason why she can stay on top of the stock market, even with her philanthropic streak.”</span> she explained. <span class="mu-b">“Sometimes I feel more like a part-time hacker, full-time live-in house maid.”</span> You rolled your eyes. <span class="mu-r">“You played a part in this operation too, you know. Couldn’t have done it without a bit of tech support propping me up.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Nah, you definitely could’ve. I only gave you a bit of evidence to prove that he wasn’t bullshitting you.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“And that was what led to me making the decision to give him the money. You see? Teamwork.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 06 Apr 2023 18:25:52 No. 5629127 Report <span class="mu-b">“Huh. I guess you’ve got a point. I think I’ll treat myself to an extra slice of cake later.”</span> she thought aloud. <span class="mu-b">“But enough about that. I’ve been waiting to tell you about what I found on the drives for ages now!”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Lay it on me.”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“Right. So, this ‘Low School’ that the Chameleon keeps mentioning was a bit hard to pin down, but I think I picked up enough hints to piece the puzzle together. It’s actually a school for training thieves and criminals! Like…Hogwarts but for bad people.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Why do you think the Chameleon was keeping tabs on them?”</span> you asked.
Julia laughed. <span class="mu-b">“Oh, he was doing more than that. He was in contact with them. From what I gathered, these guys are part of a little global organization called the ‘Thieves Guild’. Ever heard of them?”</span>
Your jaw dropped. <span class="mu-r">“The Thieves Guild? I thought they were just a myth.”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“And I think that’s just the way they like it. They're involved in all sorts of shady business all over the world, but their main power structure is broken up into factions, or branches. I’m not entirely sure which branch the Low School belongs to, but it seems to function like its own regional power structure, with its own connections and alumni.”</span> Julia said. <span class="mu-b">“Either way, I wouldn’t recommend messing with these guys. They’ve got deep connections and even deeper pockets. A bad combo, if you ask me.”</span>
Hmm, interesting.
>”Could you let me know how the Chameleon went about contacting them? Having a contact in the Thieves Guild could prove invaluable later.” >”What else can you tell me about the school? What does their curriculum even consist of? Do you get robbed as soon as you walk through the front door?” >”Do you think they accept adult applicants? I might need their help to sharpen my skills someday.” >”Be careful when you’re poking your nose into their business. I don’t want you getting into trouble for me.” >"What about the other thing? 'Orchis', was it?" >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5629127 >>”Do you think they accept adult applicants? I might need their help to sharpen my skills someday.” Anonymous
>>5629127 >”Could you let me know how the Chameleon went about contacting them? Having a contact in the Thieves Guild could prove invaluable later.” >”Be careful when you’re poking your nose into their business. I don’t want you getting into trouble for me.” Anonymous
>>5629127 >>”Be careful when you’re poking your nose into their business. I don’t want you getting into trouble for me.” >"I hope you're hiding behind seven proxys." >>”Could you let me know how the Chameleon went about contacting them? Having a contact in the Thieves Guild could prove invaluable later.” >>"What about the other thing? 'Orchis', was it?" Anonymous
>>5629127 >”Do you think they accept adult applicants? I might need their help to sharpen my skills someday.” Gray Fox time
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>>5629127 >”Could you let me know how the Chameleon went about contacting them? Having a contact in the Thieves Guild could prove invaluable later.” Our rolodex must be getting full.
Would Julia even get that reference? >"What about the other thing? 'Orchis', was it?" Anonymous
>>5629127 >>”Do you think they accept adult applicants? I might need their help to sharpen my skills someday.” Anonymous
>>5629127 >”Could you let me know how the Chameleon went about contacting them? Having a contact in the Thieves Guild could prove invaluable later.” >”Do you think they accept adult applicants? I might need their help to sharpen my skills someday.” Anonymous
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 07 Apr 2023 11:29:18 No. 5629940 Report >>5629138 >>5629139 >>5629145 >>5629194 >>5629195 >>5629521 >>5629538 >”Do you think they accept adult applicants? I might need their help to sharpen my skills someday.” >”Could you let me know how the Chameleon went about contacting them? Having a contact in the Thieves Guild could prove invaluable later.” Taking these. Writing...
>>5629616 Anons really out here asking for Carnage to show up SOONER Not for a while, no. I can't really give you a time estimate, but there are a few major things that I need to tackle in the main story first. I have big plans for both, and I want them to show up at an appropriate time. I am excited for you guys to get to that point in the story, however. My take on both characters will be a little different from what most people have seen.
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>>5629940 Ah look he's smiling
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 07 Apr 2023 12:48:07 No. 5629974 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Do you think they accept adult applicants? I might need their help to sharpen my skills someday.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“I’m sure they do. But trust me, Benji. Whatever you want from these people, it’s probably not worth what they’ll ask from you in return.”</span> Julia warned. <span class="mu-b">“It’d probably be best to stay off their radar entirely.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“I’m not about to go asking favors that I can’t pay back. I just think that it wouldn’t hurt to know someone within their organization. Do you think you could let me know how the Chameleon went about contacting them?”</span> Julia made a noise that was caught somewhere between thoughtful and displeased. <span class="mu-b">“The most I know right now is that they’re most likely operating out of Egypt. I’ll contact you after I’ve done some more digging. I doubt it’s as simple as calling an operator and waiting for them to patch you through to the Thieves Guild.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Please and thank you.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Moving on,”</span> she said quickly, clearly not liking the direction that this conversation was taking. <span class="mu-b">“I also found out a few things about that ‘Orchis’ thing. The Chameleon’s been in contact with them pretty frequently over the past few months. And from what I gather, they’re even more well-connected than the Thieves Guild, and twice as secretive, strangely enough.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“How big are we talking?”</span> you asked. <span class="mu-b">“See, I’m chaining multiple VPNs <span class="mu-i">and</span> a juiced up version of Tor that I coded myself, and I’m pretty sure that a few of the locations that I’ve been using as dummies got raided while I was sniffing around!”</span> Julia said, unable to keep the edge out of her voice. <span class="mu-b">“So I’m pretty confident in saying that I’m fine with abandoning my effort to find out more about them. This shit scares me, B. All it took was a little peek behind the curtain for them to come knocking on my firewalls with a fucking sledgehammer.”</span> Man, you’ve never heard her sound this shaken up before. <span class="mu-b">“I know you’ve got friends in high places, but for once, I want you to remember that you don’t need to kick every single hornet’s nest that you come across. Some secret organizations want to stay secret, and they’ll do anything to keep it that way.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 07 Apr 2023 12:49:20 No. 5629977 Report What will you say?
>”Alright, I’ll drop it. I don’t want to do anything that makes you feel like you’re in danger.” >”Send those files over to me. I’m bringing them to SHIELD the first opportunity that I get.” >"There's no one else that can do this that I trust as much as you. Just tell me what you need in order to get this shit done without exposing yourself, and I'll see that you have it." >”Maybe if you could decrypt more of those files, you could find an ID that the Chameleon was using to communicate with them. If you impersonate him, you might be able to get a closer look at what’s behind the curtain." >”The Chameleon should still be locked up at The Raft. Maybe I can convince Hill to let me speak with him for a bit.” >"Do you need me to come over? I'm free after this anyway. We can sit down and watch a movie, or something." >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5629977 >”Send those files over to me. I’m bringing them to SHIELD the first opportunity that I get.” >”Alright, I’ll drop it. I don’t want to do anything that makes you feel like you’re in danger.” Anonymous
>>5629977 >”Send those files over to me. I’m bringing them to SHIELD the first opportunity that I get.” Hill can have fun dealing with all that nonsense.
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>>5629977 >>”Alright, I’ll drop it. I don’t want to do anything that makes you feel like you’re in danger.” >>”Send those files over to me. I’m bringing them to SHIELD the first opportunity that I get.” >"Let's make it someone elses problem." Anonymous
>>5629977 >”Alright, I’ll swing by and pick up the files. I’m bringing them to SHIELD the first opportunity that I get.” I’d rather pick them up in person than have them sent wirelessly if the info is that sensitive.
>”Alright, I’ll drop it. I don’t want to do anything that makes you feel like you’re in danger.” >"Let's make it someone else’s problem." Anonymous
>>5629977 >”Send those files over to me. I’m bringing them to SHIELD the first opportunity that I get.” Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
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>>5630001 >>5630014 >>5630019 >>5630119 >>5630616 >”Alright, I’ll swing by and pick up the files. I’m bringing them to SHIELD the first opportunity that I get.” >I don’t want to do anything that makes you feel like you’re in danger.” >"Let's make it someone else’s problem." Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 08 Apr 2023 13:56:03 No. 5631099 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Alright, I’ll swing by and pick up the files. I’m bringing them to SHIELD the first opportunity that I get.”</span> you promised. <span class="mu-r">“I don’t want to do anything that makes you feel like you’re in danger.”</span> Julia breathed a shaky sigh of relief. <span class="mu-b">“Thanks, Benji. I’ve been pretty jumpy these past few days, wondering if they could’ve tracked me without me noticing. It doesn’t happen often, but I’ve run into people who’re way better than me at this.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Let’s hope this isn’t one of those times.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Took the words right out of my mouth.”</span> she said with a dry chuckle. <span class="mu-b">“What do you think SHIELD will do with the information?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“No idea. But I’m entirely willing to make it their problem instead of ours. They’re better equipped to deal with this stuff anyway.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Fair enough.”</span> Julia admitted. <span class="mu-b">“Let me know when you’re almost here. I’ll give you a slice of cake for the road. You’ve earned it, hero.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“A slice of cake, classified documents AND reliable customer service? Maybe Abe was onto something when he signed on with Web. I might have to rethink my allegiances here.”</span> —------- After acquiring some dessert and those classified documents on Orchis, you paged Hill and waited for a reply. Several hours later, she agreed to a meeting, where the two of you had a brief exchange of information. But as soon as you mentioned the name ‘Orchis’, Hill gave you a hard, uncomfortably long look. You felt like a child who’d just stumbled upon nuclear launch codes and decided to show them to his Mom, after making them into a paper airplane. Whatever this was all about, everyone clearly thought that you had no business poking your nose anywhere near it. She didn’t reveal any specific details exactly, but from her body language, you could tell that she was in a hurry. The jets going to and from the Helicarrier have been scrambling all day. Something was brewing, but Hill was being rather tight-lipped about it. She quickly thanked you for your contribution, and even hinted at the possibility for more work in the near future. If it was anything like what you’d experienced on Neverland, it was bound to be interesting. —---- The rest of the week seemed to fly by as you and your fellow Desperados made preparations to depart for Vegas. A welcome disturbance in the form of Sam came by to drop off your newly repaired suit, which he had managed to repair early! He was still waiting for Richards to return so that he could bring up the meeting, but you weren’t terribly worried about that at the moment. Being able to put on your old Huntsman uniform was reason enough to celebrate. The Slip Drive was still busted, though. You’d have to hope that either Reed was willing to fix it, or Phin came back to town within the next few weeks. —----- (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 08 Apr 2023 14:00:00 No. 5631105 Report On the day of your departure, you told the rest of the Desperados to wait back at the base for you while you welcomed Cindy and her roommate to Vic’s house. It was good to see your old roommate again, but her roommate seemed to be excited for…other reasons. <span class="mu-r">“Um, you could’ve warned me that your foster dad was this much of a hottie before we got here, Cindy.”</span> said the chipper blonde, nudging Cindy’s ribs and waggling her eyebrows at you. Cindy rolled her eyes and lightly punched her shoulder in reply. <span class="mu-s">“Can we not do this right now?”</span> she said, before giving you an apologetic nod, clearly embarrassed by the turn this conversation had taken. <span class="mu-s">“Sorry, she’s a little boy-crazy.”</span> You laughed nervously. <span class="mu-r">“It’s cool. The only boy in that house is probably Pete, anyway.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Is he cute?”</span> the blonde asked. Cindy gave her a knowing smirk. <span class="mu-s">“Not in the way that you’re expecting. Also, you should probably try and find your manners after you pick your jaw up off of the ground.”</span> Cindy’s roommate gave her a puzzled look, before her eyes flew wide in surprise. <span class="mu-r">“Oh my gosh~! I forgot to introduce myself! Duh!”</span> The girl extended her hand out to you and flashed a radiant smile. <span class="mu-r">“Hi, my name’s Wanda. It’s so nice to meet you.”</span> You grasped her hand lightly and shook it. <span class="mu-r">“Ben. I’m glad that you and Cindy are getting along.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Oh, yeah! She’s great. Best roomie I’ve ever had.”</span> Wanda declared. Cindy gave her an amused look. <span class="mu-s">“I’m the <span class="mu-i">only</span> roommate you’ve ever had.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“That doesn’t make it any less true.”</span> Wanda said. Cindy rolled her eyes again. Before either of them could say anything else, however, you whipped out the card you’d used to store Cindy’s emergency money. <span class="mu-r">“Use this only in case of emergency. I don’t know how long I’ll be gone for.”</span> you said, offering it to her. She accepted the card and turned it over a few times to examine it. <span class="mu-s">“How much is on it?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Hmm…about $1,000.”</span> Both girls swore in surprise, eliciting a chuckle from you. <span class="mu-r">“Try not to spend it all in one place.”</span> Wanda whistled. <span class="mu-r">“Okay so, is your dad looking to adopt another one? Because I could use a bigger allowance.”</span> <span class="mu-s">“You’ve already got your own dad, Wanda.”</span> Wanda shrugged. <span class="mu-r">“So? I can have two dads! We live in a progressive society now. They’ll call me brave for it.”</span> You held up a hand to interrupt them. <span class="mu-r">“Sorry, but I’m not interested.”</span> you said flatly. Wanda’s face fell in clear disappointment. <span class="mu-r">“Aww…”</span> <span class="mu-r">“I meant that I wasn’t interested in your dad.”</span> you corrected. <span class="mu-r">“You’re actually pretty funny.”</span> Wanda visibly brightened at that. <span class="mu-r">“Aww…”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 08 Apr 2023 14:03:48 No. 5631110 Report Quoted By:
Just then, another girl pulled up in Vic’s driveway with a mountain bike. She had short brown hair, brown eyes and was wearing light clothing that probably doubled as casual gym wear. She also looked to be of Southeast Asian descent, but that was just a guess. <span class="mu-b">“Sup.”</span> Wanda’s face brightened even more upon seeing the new girl. <span class="mu-r">“Ari! You made it!”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Yeah, well someone had to make sure that you wouldn’t hurt yourself.”</span> Ari claimed, climbing off her bike and walking over to join her friend. She was noticeably taller than the others by a few inches. <span class="mu-r">“Well, you came just in time to help me and Cindy practice for cheerleading try-outs. She’s already pretty athletic, so we’re just working on our coordination.”</span> Wanda said, gesturing at Cindy. You sincerely doubted that Cindy needed anyone’s help with coordination, but she probably didn’t want others to know that. Ari leaned over to glance at her and a huge grin spread across her face as she stepped past Wanda. <span class="mu-b">“Yo! Is that THE Karate Kid? What’re you doing hanging out with this dork?”</span> she asked, jabbing a thumb at an affronted Wanda. <span class="mu-s">“We’re roommates. I’m guessing you two know each other?”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Oh, yeah. We go way back.”</span> Ari explained. <span class="mu-r">“We’ve been competing since we were kids, picking up sports and trying to figure out who was better at what.”</span> Wanda added. <span class="mu-b">“I was usually better at everything, though.”</span> Ari claimed proudly. <span class="mu-r">“Uh, I think that football you took to the head during summer camp might’ve knocked some brain cells loose. I’m pretty sure I won most of those matches.”</span> Wanda corrected. <span class="mu-b">“Keep dreaming, Barbie-”</span> You cleared your throat to remind everyone of your presence, and everyone fell silent so that they might acknowledge you once more. Ari had an abashed look on her face as she stepped forward to offer her hand to you. <span class="mu-b">“Oh, my bad. I’m Ari. Thanks for having us over, Mr…”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Parker. Ben Parker.”</span> you finished. <span class="mu-b">“Ah. Nice to meet ya, Mr. P.”</span> You gave her the most sincere smile you could muster. <span class="mu-r">“Ben’s fine, actually.”</span> Ari gave you a sly grin and winked. <span class="mu-b">“You got it, P.”</span> You really hoped that that wouldn't catch on. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 08 Apr 2023 14:04:54 No. 5631111 Report What will you say?
>”The fridge should be fully stocked, so you don’t have to order food. But you’re welcome to if you’re in the mood for something specific.” >”This goes without saying, but try not to trash my sister’s home while I’m away. She’s a bit of a neat freak, and she might literally kill somebody if she notices a hair out of place.” >”Remember, no boys allowed. My nephew and my brother are the only boys allowed past that front door.” >”Are there going to be any more surprise guests, or is this all of you? I’d like to know beforehand so I can warn my sister.” >”Are you girls sleeping over? If so, make sure that you’ve got everything you need, and that your parents are okay with it.” >”Not trying out for cheerleading, Ari? That’s technically a sport if you wanted to cross that off your list.” >”How’re you girls liking BVA so far?” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5631111 >”Are there going to be any more surprise guests, or is this all of you? I’d like to know beforehand so I can warn my sister.” >”How’re you girls liking BVA so far?” Anonymous
>>5631111 >”The fridge should be fully stocked, so you don’t have to order food. But you’re welcome to if you’re in the mood for something specific.” >”Are there going to be any more surprise guests, or is this all of you? I’d like to know beforehand so I can warn my sister.” >”How’re you girls liking BVA so far?” >"Be nice to Pete, ok? Don't go teasing the poor boy or something like that, alright?" Anonymous
>>5631105 The word you're looking for is suggar daddy
>>5631111 smalltalk
>”How’re you girls liking BVA so far?” >"Alright, girls, run it by me, what are the rules?" >Make them list off things they should and shouldn't do. >"Then, Cindy. I trust you. When Neither Vic nor I are here, you're the captain. This is not a democracy. Don't let them talk you into things you're not comfortable with. No mutineers allowed." Anonymous
>>5631111 >”Are there going to be any more surprise guests, or is this all of you? I’d like to know beforehand so I can warn all the necessary government agencies. Oh, and my sister I guess.” The best jokes poke fun at reality.
>”The fridge should be fully stocked, so you don’t have to order food. But you’re welcome to if you’re in the mood for something specific.” >”How’re you girls liking BVA so far?” >"Be nice to Pete, ok? Don't go teasing the poor boy or something like that, alright?" Anonymous
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 10 Apr 2023 08:02:31 No. 5633154 Report Quoted By:
>>5631113 >>5631115 >>5631357 >>5631765 >>5632706 >>5631214 >”Are there going to be any more surprise guests, or is this all of you? I’d like to know beforehand so I can warn all the necessary government agencies. Oh, and my sister I guess.” >”The fridge should be fully stocked, so you don’t have to order food. But you’re welcome to if you’re in the mood for something specific.” >”How’re you girls liking BVA so far?” >"Be nice to Pete, ok? Don't go teasing the poor boy or something like that, alright?" Taking these. Writing...
Sorry for the delay. I was in no state to make any updates this morning.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 10 Apr 2023 08:59:45 No. 5633172 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Are there going to be any more surprise guests, or is this all of you? I’d like to know beforehand, so I can warn all the necessary government agencies.”</span> you said, jabbing a thumb back at Vic’s house. <span class="mu-r">“Oh, and my sister, too.”</span> Wanda and Ari exchanged confused looks, before turning to Cindy for an answer. She just shrugged. <span class="mu-b">“Nah, it’s just us. Is that supposed to be like a new dad joke, or something? Cuz, I don’t get it.”</span> Ari admitted. <span class="mu-r">“Maybe it’s like a reference to an old tv show, or an old movie, or…something before our time.”</span> Wanda suggested. Ouch. <span class="mu-r">“So, how’re you girls liking BVA so far?”</span> you asked, not wanting either of them to dwell on the topic of your age for too long. Wanda brightened at that. <span class="mu-r">“Oh, it’s amazing~! They’ve got so many facilities that we can make use of.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“They’ve got a weight room, pool, a tennis court, a basketball court…”</span> Ari added. <span class="mu-s">“And their clubs are pretty high-spec too.”</span> Cindy chimed in. <span class="mu-s">“Saya gave me a tour of the robotics club. I think she and Carolyn want me to join, but I don’t know the first thing about robots.”</span> Ari raised an eyebrow at that. <span class="mu-b">“Just tell them that you’re joining one of the sports teams on campus. Barbie here tells me that you’ve got recruiters beating your door down for a chance to get you to try out. Everyone already knows that you’ve got the moves. Might as well put them to good use.”</span> Cindy rubbed her neck and glanced at the ground a few times before answering. <span class="mu-s">“I don’t know. Joining a team would really eat into my free time. I’ve got some…hobbies that I like to make time for.”</span> Like crime-fighting, for one. Ari shrugged. <span class="mu-b">“Shame. It’s not my choice to make, but I think you should at least give it a shot. It’s better to make mistakes than have regrets, right?”</span> Wanda nodded her agreement. <span class="mu-r">“She’s right, Cindy. You only go to high school once in your life. Might as well make the most out of it.”</span> Cindy gave them a small smile. <span class="mu-s">“Okay, I’ll think about it.”</span> That was going to be a hard call for her to make. Would she honor her commitment to her god, to her friends or her academic career. It was an important decision, but one that she would have to make on her own. If you didn’t leave soon, you were going to be late to catch your flight. <span class="mu-r">“Alright, girls, it looks like I’ll have to head out soon. The fridge should be fully stocked, so you don’t have to order food. But you’re welcome to if you’re in the mood for something specific.”</span> you explained. Each of the girls confirmed their understanding of the situation, whether verbally or visually. <span class="mu-r">“And be nice to Pete, okay? Don’t go teasing the poor boy or anything like that.”</span> you warned. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 10 Apr 2023 09:00:53 No. 5633173 Report Each of the girls vehemently denied that they would do anything of the sort, and you felt that you could believe them. Either way, this was going to be a very interesting and enlightening experience for the young lad. So long as they didn’t try to paint his nails, or give him a makeover or something.
<span class="mu-r">“Alright, then. You kids have fun. I’ll be back by next week at the earliest. If something happens, I’ll call to let you know.”</span> you said, reaching over to affectionately tousle Cindy’s hair.
She swatted your hand away with a smile. <span class="mu-s">“Try to behave yourself while you’re over there, okay?”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Unlike you guys, I won’t have a chaperone where I’m going.”</span>
<span class="mu-s">“And that’s exactly what I’m afraid of.”</span> Cindy muttered.
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It took you a while to go back home and get dressed, but you were finally ready to meet up with Ana for your flight!
What were you wearing?
>An expensive, eye-catching suit that makes you look and feel important. People might think twice before trying to mess with you. >A refreshing mix of casual and formal wear that shows off your unique fashion sense, while also displaying how much you’re willing to spend to look this good. >A floral pattern shirt and khaki pants. It leans more towards the casual side, but you want these guys to let their guard down around you. >Your Huntsman outfit! You couldn’t help yourself. You were too excited not to wear it immediately. >The suit that Ana made you. She might appreciate the gesture. >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
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>>5633173 The suit that Ana made you. She might appreciate the gesture.
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>>5633173 >>The suit that Ana made you. She might appreciate the gesture. I'd also like to have purchased a suit in similar style that was off the rack but then custom fitted/adjusted to us.
Likely we didn't have the time for a real custom tailored one
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>>5633173 >>An expensive, eye-catching suit that makes you look and feel important. People might think twice before trying to mess with you. we agreed to no costumes for the flight didn't we? also this is a luxury ride, i wanna feeel rich
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>>5633173 >An expensive, eye-catching suit that makes you look and feel important. People might think twice before trying to mess with you. Anonymous
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We also need to get align our stories with Prowler for Miles. We're already coworkers, or at least freelancers who worked together a few times. Now it's easy for him to learn that Cindy's guardian is away while he is too.
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>>5633173 >An expensive, eye-catching suit that makes you look and feel important. People might think twice before trying to mess with you. >And a low profile ballistic vest underneath everything. For as fun as this trip's gonna be, you couldn't help being the least bit cautious. Anonymous
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>>5633173 >>The suit that Ana made you. She might appreciate the gesture. Anonymous
>>5633173 >An expensive, eye-catching suit that makes you look and feel important. People might think twice before trying to mess with you. >And a low profile ballistic vest underneath everything. For as fun as this trip's gonna be, you couldn't help being the least bit cautious. Anonymous
>>5633173 >>5633252 Supporting. This says to me “well-heeled man who has been in his share of scrapes” and that’s a good angle to play.
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>>5633202 Adding
>And a low profile ballistic vest underneath everything. For as fun as this trip's gonna be, you couldn't help being the least bit cautious. To my vote
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 10 Apr 2023 17:32:05 No. 5633372 Report Quoted By:
>>5633196 >>5633202 >>5633252 >>5633325 >>5633367 >>5633369 >An expensive, eye-catching suit that makes you look and feel important. People might think twice before trying to mess with you. >And a low profile ballistic vest underneath everything. For as fun as this trip's gonna be, you couldn't help being the least bit cautious. Taking these. Writing...
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Guess we have a bunch of Ana haters around now
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 10 Apr 2023 19:03:00 No. 5633421 Report Quoted By:
You were, of course, wearing an expensive, eye-catching suit that made you feel as important as you looked. And that was a pretty big deal in a city like Vegas. First impressions were everything. That was why the low-profile ballistic vest that you were wearing underneath was almost an identical color to your dress shirt and undershirt. There was no denying that this would be a fun trip for many reasons, but it never hurt to practice a little caution. And while you were more than capable of dodging bullets in a tight situation, there may be times where it might be preferable to avoid blowing your cover by taking a bullet or two. At the very least, you were fast enough to pick and choose where the shots would land. It was sort of like your fight with Bloody Lips, but a lot less dangerous by comparison. The rest of your team were also wearing some manner of formal attire. Hobie’s outfit was somewhere between fancy and casual, giving him a fashionable, but relaxed look with a beige suit and a black turtleneck in place of where a dress shirt would normally be. He topped it all off with an expensive gold chain, a gold watch and a pair of dark sunglasses over his eyes. Felicia, on the other hand, looked like she could stop traffic with nothing but a glance. She wore a tight, dark blue number that hugged her curves in all the right places and rose well above the knee, putting her long, flawless legs on full display. Her hair, which had always been nice, was now a sea of soft platinum curls that cascaded down her back and draped over her shoulders, somehow complimenting the pearls she had hanging off of her neck, as well as the furred collar and mesh cover-up that was doing a rather poor job of concealing her cleavage. At the moment, she was admiring the shiny black, elbow length gloves that covered her hands and nails. In hindsight, you were glad that you made the decision to dress up a little bit. If you hadn’t you would’ve stuck out like a sore thumb. Kind of like how you expected Flint to be. But out of everyone, his appearance was the biggest surprise of all. Flint’s inability to change his clothes made the butt of many a joke, and you were worried that he might get upset about being the only one not able to dress up. But when he showed up wearing a tan, green and black three-piece suit, you knew that he hadn’t just been twiddling his thumbs while everyone else was packing their bags. Somehow, he’d managed to arrange his sand particles in such a way that he appeared to be wearing another outfit entirely. This most likely required a decent amount of focus and coordination, but he had all the time in the world to practice. All he had to do was avoid shifting his shape carelessly, or getting grains of sand everywhere when he bumped into somebody. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 10 Apr 2023 19:05:21 No. 5633424 Report Quoted By:
The one upside to him being a pile of sand, however, was the fact that the warm Nevada air wouldn’t bother him in the slightest. You weren’t ashamed to admit that you were jealous of him for that. But more than anything, you were absolutely fucking proud of him for obtaining enough control over his powers to even attempt something like this. By the time you’d arrived at the airport, Ana was already waiting for you in front of her private plane. Even before you got close enough to get a good look at her, you knew that she would be absolutely stunning. And you were not disappointed. Whereas Cat went for a short, tight dress, Anastasia’s was long, bright red and flowing. Its fabric curled, ruffled and intertwined at interesting angles that forced you to stare at her enviable figure. Her muscular arms were on full display due to the single strap that wrapped diagonally over her shoulder, and her dress hugged her midsection so as to outline her tight, chiseled stomach through the fabric, as well as the natural curve of her ample bust. Your eyes trailed down to her toned legs, where a red garter and dark gray fishnet stockings traced the enticing curves of her legs, all the way down to the ruby red heels holding it all up. The woman honestly looked like a princess that was going out for a night on the town. Much like Felicia, she looked damn good, and she knew it. But seeing you take notice of the fact seemed to please her, if that confident smile was anything to go off of. To your surprise, Felicia was the first to approach her. <span class="mu-b">“Damn, Annie! I might have to check Nevada state law, because I’m pretty sure it should be a crime to look this good.”</span> Ana’s grin widened ever so slightly as she regarded Cat. <span class="mu-g">“From what I understand, your group is fairly comfortable with committing crimes. It is good to see that the laws of fashion are not among the ones you are prone to violating.”</span> she said, glancing over at you and drinking in your appearance with a hungry look in her eye. <span class="mu-r">“I was just as surprised as you are. Prowler over here is a repeat offender, so I was a bit worried about how he would end up looking.”</span> you said, jabbing a thumb at your co-captain, who was now scowling at you through his shades. <span class="mu-g">“Oh, I think everyone here cleaned up rather nicely.”</span> she said, her eyes scanning the group before landing back on you. Her gaze lingered on your for a while longer before she stepped aside to gesture at her private jet. <span class="mu-g">“We leave in half an hour. Take this time to get comfortable and stow your luggage away. I have an in-flight meal prepared, as well as a fully-stocked mini-bar.”</span> Everyone walked up the ramp excitedly, clearly intending to do exactly that. You were the last in line, allowing you to have a moment alone with Ana. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 10 Apr 2023 19:06:21 No. 5633426 Report What will you say?
>”I don’t think there’s a single Hallmark Valentine card that could express how beautiful you look. ‘You take my breath away’ comes close, but it doesn’t quite do you justice.” >”I think Cat was onto something. It’s a shame how hard we’re gonna have to embarrass the rest of those Jokers over there.” >”You sure know how to make an entrance. It makes me wonder what you’ve got prepared for our dramatic exit. I’m thinking fireworks!” >”I thought the point of us losing the costumes was to avoid drawing attention. There’s no way they’ll be able to ignore a couple of sexy beasts like us when we hit the streets.” >Pull her into a kiss. “I thought I told you not to make me wait so long next time.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5633426 >Pull her into a kiss. “I thought I told you not to make me wait so long next time.” >”You sure know how to make an entrance. It makes me wonder what you’ve got prepared for our dramatic exit. I’m thinking fireworks!” Anonymous
>>5633426 >>”I thought the point of us losing the costumes was to avoid drawing attention. There’s no way they’ll be able to ignore a couple of sexy beasts like us when we hit the streets.” Anonymous
>>5633426 ”I don’t think there’s a single Hallmark Valentine card that could express how beautiful you look. ‘You take my breath away’ comes close, but it doesn’t quite do you justice.”
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>>5633426 >>”I thought the point of us losing the costumes was to avoid drawing attention. There’s no way they’ll be able to ignore a couple of sexy beasts like us when we hit the streets.” >Coordinate with Prowler about our businesstrip Anonymous
>>5633426 >Pull her into a kiss. “I thought I told you not to make me wait so long next time.” >”You sure know how to make an entrance. It makes me wonder what you’ve got prepared for our dramatic exit. I’m thinking fireworks!” Anonymous
>>5633426 >>”I thought the point of us losing the costumes was to avoid drawing attention. There’s no way they’ll be able to ignore a couple of sexy beasts like us when we hit the streets.” >Coordinate with Prowler about our businesstrip Anonymous
>>5633426 >Pull her into a kiss. “I thought I told you not to make me wait so long next time.” Anonymous
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 11 Apr 2023 19:55:18 No. 5634235 Report >>5633438 >>5633445 >>5633448 >>5633452 >>5633573 >>5633576 >>5633789 >Pull her into a kiss. “I thought I told you not to make me wait so long next time.” >”I thought the point of us losing the costumes was to avoid drawing attention. There’s no way they’ll be able to ignore a couple of sexy beasts like us when we hit the streets.” Sorry for the delay. Was incredibly tired when I got home
Taking these. Will start writing as soon as I'm done eating.
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>>5634235 Were you a UK QM?
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 11 Apr 2023 20:23:04 No. 5634272 Report >>5634268 Nope, I just work shitty night shifts. Planning on switching jobs soon. I'm eager to get back to working a normal time.
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>>5634272 I bet, hope you find someplace that's a good fit for you. You may want to look into working for Choice of Games and stuff. You'd fit right in and I could see you being one of their bestsellers.
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>>5634273 >>5634268 Sorry left trip on
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 11 Apr 2023 20:27:34 No. 5634281 Report >>5634273 Wow, that's actually a huge compliment, anon. I really appreciate that. I love playing text adventures. I was thinking of making one at some point in the near future. I still want to brush up on my writing skills a bit before committing to that plan, however.
>>5634274 All good, homie
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>>5634281 Anytime bae, don't forget about us anons when you make it to the bigtime lol
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 11 Apr 2023 21:21:34 No. 5634339 Report Without hesitation, you pulled her into a kiss. Your lips met in an outpouring of affection and lust. Her tongue flicked out to caress yours, and your hands traveled down her back to grope her tight, firm backside. The heat and intensity of it all was enough to make even Black Cat blush. After giving her ass another tight squeeze, you released each other and came up for air. The look in her eye was ravenous, and you half-expected her to dive in for more, but you were both too professional to go at it like animals right here on the tarmac. <span class="mu-r">“I thought I told you not to make me wait so long next time.”</span> you said, staring down at her and stroking her cheek affectionately. <span class="mu-g">“Believe me, Huntsman. If I were capable of circumventing the politics involved with meeting the Great Families, I would do so in a heartbeat.”</span> she explained, before giving you another lust-filled look. <span class="mu-g">“Especially if it meant spending more ‘quality time’ with you.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“That can still be arranged. It’s a decently long flight, and we’re gonna have a hotel room all to ourselves.”</span> you noted. Anastasia chuckled. <span class="mu-g">“While you may have a point with the flight, I do think you’re forgetting an important factor in our plans.”</span> You tilted your head in confusion. <span class="mu-g">“We will not be sharing a hotel room. Doing so would draw suspicion to you when we reveal ourselves to The Family.”</span> Damn! You were really looking forward to getting a chance to roll around in the hay with this fiery wildcat. Oh, well. You’d just have to create your own opportunities later. <span class="mu-r">“Speaking of revealing ourselves, I feel like we’re somewhat defeating the purpose of going undercover.”</span> you said, taking a step back and gesturing at yourself. <span class="mu-r">“I thought the point of us losing the costumes was to avoid drawing attention. There’s no way they’ll be able to ignore a couple of sexy beasts like us when we hit the streets.”</span> Anastasia’s grin grew slightly. <span class="mu-g">“There is such a thing as hiding in plain sight.”</span> she reasoned. <span class="mu-g">“Besides, I would not dare to tarnish the Kravinoff name by looking anything other than my best.”</span> Right. I guess that means you’ll be repping for the Parker clan this week. Anastasia stepped aside and gestured for you to join your friends. <span class="mu-g">“Come on. We’re wheels up in 30.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Alright, hold your horses, Hotch. I’m going, I’m going.”</span> you said, holding your hands up in mock surrender and ascending the stairs leading up into the jet. —------- It didn’t take terribly long for you to stow your luggage away and find a seat. Much less so for Flint, since he had no need for a change or clothes or toiletries. You still had some time before Ana gathered you all for a mid-flight debrief. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 11 Apr 2023 21:22:35 No. 5634340 Report What will you do?
>Sit with Prowler and discuss ways to hide your criminal activities from your loved ones. >Sit with Black Cat and get the latest word on what’s been happening in the streets and criminal underbelly of New York. >Hang out with Flint. The big guy was long overdue for a mental wellness check after everything that’s happened to him. >Ask Ana more about her dealings with the Great Families. >See if you can’t sneak in a quickie with Anastasia before you get down to serious business. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
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>>5634339 >Hang out with Flint. The big guy was long overdue for a mental wellness check after everything that’s happened to him. Anonymous
>>5634340 >>See if you can’t sneak in a quickie with Anastasia before you get down to serious business. Anonymous
>>5634340 >Hang out with Flint. The big guy was long overdue for a mental wellness check after everything that’s happened to him. >Ask Ana more about her dealings with the Great Families. Anonymous
>>5634340 >>Hang out with Flint. The big guy was long overdue for a mental wellness check after everything that’s happened to him. >Ask Ana more about her dealings with the Great Families. Anonymous
>>5634340 >>Sit with Prowler and discuss ways to hide your criminal activities from your loved ones. >Hang out with Flint. The big guy was long overdue for a mental wellness check after everything that’s happened to him. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 12 Apr 2023 14:32:07 No. 5634826 Report Quoted By:
>>5634348 >>5634353 >>5634551 >>5634756 >Hang out with Flint. The big guy was long overdue for a mental wellness check after everything that’s happened to him. >Ask Ana more about her dealings with the Great Families. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 12 Apr 2023 15:07:45 No. 5634839 Report Quoted By:
While you waited for the plane to take off, you got comfortable and sat next to Flint. While his suit looked rather impressive from a distance, you couldn’t help but notice the flaws that stuck out when you got too close. The suit was a bit too smooth in some places, and a bit too coarse and rough-looking in others. He tried his best to correct said errors, but for every wave and ripple that passed through the imaginary fabric, the more Flint risked exposing himself as a metahuman to the general public. Of course, if this “Family” was anything like what Anastasia described them to be, it wouldn’t take them very long to figure out Flint’s identity if he ended up making a scene. He never wore a mask, after all. You were slightly worried about them tracing that relation back to Ben Parker, but that would require far more time and effort than you were willing to give them right now. <span class="mu-r">“Hey, man. How’re you holding up?”</span> you asked, leaning over to address him. Flint shifted in his seat slightly, and you could hear tiny grains of sand grinding and flaking against the expensive leather seats. <span class="mu-g">“I’m alright. Just trying to make sure I can keep this up without losing focus.”</span> he said, gesturing at his illusionary suit. <span class="mu-g">“I wasn’t much of a snappy dresser before the accident, so it’s a bit harder for me to imagine myself wearing something like this. I think that’s what’s holding me back.”</span> That made sense. If Flint’s most comfortable mental image was of himself wearing that damn green striped shirt, then you imagined that it would be pretty difficult for him to sculpt himself into a detailed shape that he’d never taken before. Especially when his proportions weren’t entirely consistent at any given moment. It might be a while before he was comfortable taking on alternate forms like this, but you were glad that he was putting in the effort. <span class="mu-r">“Keep trying. I’m sure you’ll get the hang of it.”</span> you said, lightly tapping your knuckle against his shoulder, and shaking a few more grains loose in the process. <span class="mu-r">“We’ll let you know if you get a little too far from baseline.”</span> He gave you a weak smile. <span class="mu-g">“Thanks. I’ve got pictures on my phone to make sure that I’ve got references to draw from. It ain’t exactly perfect or ideal, but it’s kinda fun to steal somebody’s look without having to leave the house.”</span> You couldn’t help but nod as the big guy took a moment to admire the fake-cufflinks attached to his sleeve. They seemed to be the most detailed parts of his ensemble. Maybe it was because your hands were the parts of your body that you tended to look at the most. <span class="mu-r">“I see what you mean.”</span> you muttered, clearly impressed by Flint’s new shapeshifting prowess. <span class="mu-r">“And…there isn’t anything else bothering you?”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 12 Apr 2023 15:08:46 No. 5634841 Report Flint looked up from his cufflinks and gave you a long, searching look before laying back in his seat with a sigh. It was a curious action from a man that no longer needed to breathe, and it almost seemed as if his whole body had deflated from the gesture. And given his unusual anatomy, that just might have been the case.
<span class="mu-g">“I’ve been…working on other things besides this, you know. Reading up on medical books and trying to recreate a tongue that can…you know, taste things.”</span> admitted.
You sat up sharply. <span class="mu-r">“And…?”</span>
Flint shook his head. <span class="mu-g">“I managed to taste ‘something’, but everything tastes like shit.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Well that’s a step in the right direction.”</span> you said encouragingly.
Your best friend just shrugged at you. <span class="mu-g">“Not good enough. I want to get back to where I was before the accident. I just want…”</span>
Flint paused, looked down at his “suit”, and let out a groan when he noticed that it had turned into a swirling mass of untextured color. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath that he probably didn’t need, and the suit was back on him.
He clenched and unclenched his fists a few times before opening his eyes and continuing the conversation. <span class="mu-g">“I just want to feel like myself again.”</span>
What will you say?
>”After the incident, I made a promise to you that we’d find a way through this together. It’s time I made good on that promise. When we get back, you’re going to be my first priority. No more distractions.” >”I haven’t been a very good friend to you lately. I got so caught up in my own stuff that I convinced myself that you were slowly accepting your situation.” >”I’m sorry, man. I always feel like such an asshole whenever I eat or drink anything in front of you. As far as genetic mutations go, I sort of won the lottery here.” >”You’ve done so much for me over the course of this year. And you never even complained that I was taking too long in paying you back. I want to do something to help you for once, instead of the other way around.” >”You know, given her new situation, Vic probably wouldn’t care too much if she found out that you were made of sand. It wouldn’t be the weirdest thing in her life.” >”As it so happens, I happen to know someone who knows a back-alley doctor. Maybe she can help you with the whole ‘tongue thing’.” >“I’m potentially meeting up with Reed Richards once this is all over. If anyone can help you, it’s probably him.” >”Is there anything else that you need? We’ve got a decently long flight ahead of us, so feel free to make a list. I’ll do my damnedest to make sure that you get everything you deserve.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
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>>5634841 >”After the incident, I made a promise to you that we’d find a way through this together. It’s time I made good on that promise. When we get back, you’re going to be my first priority. No more distractions.” Flint marko arc
I really hope there isnt a sandy tongue creature that stole sandmans human form
I would ask reed richards for help but he cant even fix his rock man
Maybe a magical solution?
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>>5634841 >”As it so happens, I happen to know someone who knows a back-alley doctor. Maybe she can help you with the whole ‘tongue thing’.” >”You’ve done so much for me over the course of this year. And you never even complained that I was taking too long in paying you back. I want to do something to help you for once, instead of the other way around.” >“I’m potentially meeting up with Reed Richards once this is all over. If anyone can help you, it’s probably him.” >”Is there anything else that you need? We’ve got a decently long flight ahead of us, so feel free to make a list. I’ll do my damnedest to make sure that you get everything you deserve.”” Anonymous
>>5634841 Mix of everything but especially Vic.
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>>5634841 >”I haven’t been a very good friend to you lately. I got so caught up in my own stuff that I convinced myself that you were slowly accepting your situation.” >“I’m potentially meeting up with Reed Richards once this is all over. If anyone can help you, it’s probably him.” >"There's some magic friends too..." >"Whatever route you want to walk down on. Getting you back to base human, advancing this body to feel again, or crafting some avatar body with which you can feel things with for a while, whatever. I'll be there for you, okay?" Anonymous
>>5634841 >”I haven’t been a very good friend to you lately. I got so caught up in my own stuff that I convinced myself that you were slowly accepting your situation.” >“I’m potentially meeting up with Reed Richards once this is all over. If anyone can help you, it’s probably him.” >"I’ve also met a god, and know plenty of magic users. If science’s solution isn’t good enough, each of them should have a path forward too.” >”You know, given her new situation, Vic probably wouldn’t care too much if she found out that you were made of sand. It wouldn’t be the weirdest thing in her life.” Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
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>>5634844 >>5634863 >>5634865 >>5634871 >>5635103 >”I haven’t been a very good friend to you lately. I got so caught up in my own stuff that I convinced myself that you were slowly accepting your situation.” >“I’m potentially meeting up with Reed Richards once this is all over. If anyone can help you, it’s probably him.” >"I’ve also met a god, and know plenty of magic users. If science’s solution isn’t good enough, each of them should have a path forward too.” Taking these. I'll start writing as soon as I'm done eating
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 13 Apr 2023 20:25:54 No. 5635775 Report Quoted By:
You lowered your head slightly and sat back in your chair, thumping your head against its plush padding. <span class="mu-r">“I haven’t been a very good friend to you lately. I got so caught up in my own stuff that I managed to convince myself that you were slowly accepting your situation.”</span> You knew that Flint was looking at you now, watching you intently, but you couldn’t bring yourself to meet his eyes just yet. An intense feeling of shame and guilt had washed over you as soon as the admission had left your lips. <span class="mu-r">“I’m potentially meeting up with Reed Richards once this is all over. If anyone can help you, then it’ll probably be him.”</span> you continued. Flint let out a dry chuckle. <span class="mu-g">“Oh, yeah? No kidding? What would a rich egghead like him want with me?”</span> You could tell that he was just trying to brush aside the heavy atmosphere that had just fallen upon the cabin. <span class="mu-r">“He’s a known philanthropist and a superhero. So long as we don’t let it slip that you’re a crook, he shouldn’t have any problems with helping you out. Hell, even if he did know, he might still do it.”</span> you said with a shrug. <span class="mu-r">“And if he can’t help, there are other avenues for us to explore.”</span> Flint raised an eyebrow. <span class="mu-g">“Like what?”</span> he asked. <span class="mu-r">“Magic. I know more than a few people who’re good at it, and one of them should know something that can help you.”</span> Flint gave you a skeptical look. <span class="mu-g">“I don’t know if I want some weird old wizard casting spells on me without me knowing what it is. Let’s try the science stuff before anything else.”</span> You nodded. <span class="mu-r">“Fair enough.”</span> Flint wasn’t present during the majority of your Silvertongue mission, so he’s probably never really had a reason to rely on magic for much of anything. But you believed in leveraging every advantage that you could find, so even if you had to hire an alchemist to concoct an illegal potion, then you’d do whatever you had to if it meant fixing him. —---------- A little while later, Flint got caught up in a conversation between Cat and Prowler, allowing you a moment alone with Anastasia. The plane had taken off a little while ago, so you were all being forced to stay in your seats for the time being. <span class="mu-r">“So, what was it like to meet the Great Families?”</span> you asked. Ana rolled her eyes. <span class="mu-g">“Mostly? It was boring and frustrating. You get over the regal, pompous act and the ill deserved sense of majesty pretty quickly. Now I see why my father refuses to meet with them anymore than necessary.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“I’m guessing you’re not a huge fan of theirs.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“All they do is argue, Huntsman. It’s nothing but double meanings, loaded statements and ulterior motives at that summit. Elsa is one of the only ones who doesn’t make me want to tear my hair out.”</span> she said, absently stroking the end of her long ponytail as it rested in her lap. <span class="mu-g">“The sooner we get ‘The Family’ on our side, the better.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 13 Apr 2023 20:27:09 No. 5635776 Report What will you say?
>”You’ve mentioned Elsa before. Are the two of you close?” >”I guess no one ever told these guys that you don’t have to be a snob when you get rich.” >"I hope they fight as well as they bicker. Is there anyone among them that I should be looking to make contact with?" >”How’re your folks holding up at the Kravinoff estate after that whole ‘grandfather clone’ thing fell through?” >”Then it’s a good thing you found an excuse to slip away. You look like you could use a vacation.” >”Speaking of, we should probably start that debrief soon.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
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>>5635776 >”You’ve mentioned Elsa before. Are the two of you close?” >”How’re your folks holding up at the Kravinoff estate after that whole ‘grandfather clone’ thing fell through?” >”Speaking of, we should probably start that debrief soon.” Anonymous
>>5635776 >”Then it’s a good thing you found an excuse to slip away. You look like you could use a vacation.” >”You’ve mentioned Elsa before. Are the two of you close?” Anonymous
>>5635776 >”You’ve mentioned Elsa before. Are the two of you close?” >”How’re your folks holding up at the Kravinoff estate after that whole ‘grandfather clone’ thing fell through?” >”Speaking of, we should probably start that debrief soon.” Anonymous
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>>5635776 >>”You’ve mentioned Elsa before. Are the two of you close?” >”How’re your folks holding up at the Kravinoff estate after that whole ‘grandfather clone’ thing fell through?” Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
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>>5635777 >>5635787 >>5635803 >>5636016 >”You’ve mentioned Elsa before. Are the two of you close?” >”How’re your folks holding up at the Kravinoff estate after that whole ‘grandfather clone’ thing fell through?” Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 14 Apr 2023 19:56:58 No. 5636489 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“You’ve mentioned Elsa before. Are the two of you close?”</span> Anastasia gave you a rare, genuine smile. <span class="mu-g">“Yes. She is a dear friend of the family. Her father and mine were comrades in the 1950’s when they did work for SHIELD. They had their fair share of differences, but they remained in contact after the team disbanded.”</span> Ana explained. <span class="mu-g">“Sometime later, Ulysses Bloodstone had two children. One of which was Elsa. After his death, he left everything, his entire legacy to his estranged children. This included a great number of mystical relics, weapons, trophies, the entire Bloodstone estate, and a shard of her father’s Bloodgem.”</span> You gave her a questioning look. <span class="mu-r">“Bloodgem?”</span> Ana nodded. <span class="mu-g">“It is an ancient and powerful relic that grants the user supernatural abilities, such as superhuman strength, an enhanced regenerative healing factor, and a prolonged lifespan. She may appear to be young, but she’s much older than she looks. She and her assistant Frank would often watch over me when my family was preoccupied with important matters.”</span> You chucked a bit. <span class="mu-r">“So she’s like your super nanny.”</span> Ana laughed as well. <span class="mu-g">“In a manner of speaking, yes. I remember her being a constant fixture in my life. Her support in the Great Hunt is most comforting. Especially because of her immunity to vampire bites.”</span> You whistled. <span class="mu-r">“Lemme guess. Another perk of having the Bloodgem?”</span> Ana nodded. <span class="mu-r">“That’s one hell of a package deal.”</span> A smirk formed on Ana’s lips as she leaned forward to whisper conspiratorially. <span class="mu-g">“Just wait until you see her fire lasers from the palm of her hand. It’s quite impressive.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Sounds like Iron Man might want to file for copyright.”</span> Ana rolled her eyes. <span class="mu-g">“Right. Because that is exactly what Tony Stark needs. More money.”</span> You arched an eyebrow at her. <span class="mu-r">“Aren’t you rich too?”</span> Ana waved a hand impassively at you. <span class="mu-g">“Yes, yes. But it’s more of a status symbol. We are wealthy, but we are not ‘Stark rich’.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Speaking of family, how’re your folks holding up at the Kravinoff estate after that whole ‘grandfather clone’ thing fell through?”</span> you asked. Ana sat back in her seat and let out a weary sigh. <span class="mu-g">“Mother is angry with father for not following through with the plan, but it isn’t genuine anger. I think she just longs for the status and power that our family demanded when she had first married my father. But that is no fault of any individual person. My motherland has lost much of its prestige as a result of the Russian Revolution. My mother and father were only able to truly thrive after moving the main estate to Africa.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“So…not much has changed, then?”</span> Ana shook her head. <span class="mu-g">“No, not really. The goal remains the same. Only now we have a way forward that doesn’t disgrace our legacy beyond any hope of redemption.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 14 Apr 2023 19:58:08 No. 5636492 Report Quoted By:
She turned a warm smile on you that caused your heart to flutter. <span class="mu-g">“And I have you to thank for that.”</span> You returned the gesture. <span class="mu-r">“Don’t thank me yet. We still need to make sure that the right people get behind this.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Yes. I suppose we should start the debrief soon.”</span> Ana declared, getting up from her chair. —------- A little while later, Anastasia handed out folders to everyone present and made sure that you had time to read it before she started speaking. <span class="mu-g">“As some of you already know, The Family has multiple factions that contribute to its overall wealth. Rollo of Area 52, Gloria Munoz of the Mirage Hotel, Roberto Da Costa of the Wax Celebrity Museum, Mr. Delhi of the Devil’s Den, Silas Thorne of the Forbidden City, and Cassandra Mercury of Mercury Rising.”</span> Ana said, sitting in her chair once more, her back straight as a rail. <span class="mu-r">“I didn’t hear about those last two until just now, actually. My informant neglected to…inform me of them.”</span> you admitted. Ana gave you a slight nod. <span class="mu-g">“That is not very surprising. These two aren’t very well known for being involved in The Family’s dealings. They were mostly inducted into the syndicate as a method of restricting the growth of their respective businesses. They pay a monthly fee, and The Family doesn’t interfere with their profits.”</span> Felicia made a thoughtful noise. <span class="mu-b">“Makes sense. Mercury Rising is one of the biggest casinos out there. If the Family didn’t control it, it’d be serious competition for them.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“So Thorne and Mercury get sworn into the family, but they don’t even get a seat at the table.”</span> Prowler added. <span class="mu-g">“They’re often too busy fighting with one another to worry about anything else.”</span> said Ana. <span class="mu-g">“Although, it’s almost always Thorne who’s antagonizing his sister, trying to goad her into retaliating in such a way that violates the terms of their contract. ‘Family’ aren’t allowed to fight openly.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Must be nice.”</span> you muttered. <span class="mu-g">“Does this really change anything about our plans?”</span> Flint asked. Ana shook her head. <span class="mu-g">“No. The plan remains the same. We contact Gloria Munoz and see if we can earn her support. We land in a little over an hour. It is entirely up to you whether we go straight to Gloria or unwind a bit before we get down to business. I am not exactly in a rush to return to the summit, so please, do take your time.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 14 Apr 2023 19:59:09 No. 5636493 Report What do you intend to do when you land?
>Go straight to Gloria Munoz at the Mirage Hotel. You’d like to get the business out of the way as soon as possible. >What else was there to do in Vegas? Gamble! >Go check out a magic show to kill time. You saw an ad for one that’s supposed to be absolutely mind-blowing! >Take Ana on a gondola ride. It’s a little early for romance, but you definitely think you can swing it. >Walk the strip with the Desperados and see the sights! >Catch a show. You’ve always wanted to check out Cirque d’ Soleil. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
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>>5636493 >Go straight to Gloria Munoz at the Mirage Hotel. You’d like to get the business out of the way as soon as possible. Business before pleasure
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>>5636493 >Go straight to Gloria Munoz at the Mirage Hotel. You’d like to get the business out of the way as soon as possible. Anonymous
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>>5636493 Will they know we are coming? It'd be a bit rude to just barge in with the door.
Announce ourselves, let them collect themselves while we have some fun.
>What else was there to do in Vegas? Gamble! Since we expect to be watched, try and lose a considerable sum on purpose for them to let their guard down.
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>>5636493 >>Catch a show. You’ve always wanted to check out Cirque d’ Soleil. Anonymous
>>5636539 Support. Get a t-shirt for Cindy and a VHS for the morlocks.
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>>5636493 >Catch a show. You’ve always wanted to check out Cirque d’ Soleil. Great chance to snag some souvenirs and steal some of their moves.
Perfect equilibrium is great and all, but that's no reason not to learn from the professionals.
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>>5636493 >Catch a show. You’ve always wanted to check out Cirque d’ Soleil. Why not? Pay our respects to the people who earned their balancing skills.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 14 Apr 2023 23:53:40 No. 5636704 Report Quoted By:
>>5636539 >>5636566 >>5636585 >>5636687 >Catch a show. You’ve always wanted to check out Cirque d’ Soleil. A surprising development! Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 15 Apr 2023 01:56:58 No. 5636784 Report Quoted By:
Since you were going to be here for a while, you might as well try and catch a quick show. You’ve always wanted to see Cirque du Soleil, and now was as good an opportunity as any. Sure, you pretty much had a perfect sense of balance and a superhuman sense of agility, but you didn’t have to train to attain any of that. Watching actual, practiced professionals at work, contorting their bodies into seemingly impossible shapes and performing jaw-dropping feats of athleticism was an exhilarating feeling. Especially since most performers prided themselves on not having any metahumans, mutates, or mutants of any kind in their troupe. It was all natural. The perfect culmination of human effort, talent and willpower. Somehow, in a world of giant killer robots and space warlords, little things like this never ceased to amaze you. When you gave voice to your idea, everyone agreed that it was a fine way to kick off your first day in Vegas. —-------- Once the plane landed, you and the others snatched up your bags, gave them to Flint to hold, and then snuck out of the private jet under Prowler’s Invisibility Cloak. It wasn’t flawless by any means, but at the very least, you managed to avoid being spotted by any of the people that had been watching Ana’s family jet the moment it landed. After that, the four of you went your separate ways, slipping out of the cloak one at a time, and pretending that nothing was at all unusual about a man appearing out of thin air in broad daylight. You at least tried to make it a bit subtle, but you were sure that someone, somewhere had spotted the strange phenomenon. You just hoped that it wouldn’t be traced back to Ana so soon. Of course, there wasn’t any helping the stares you were getting. People were bound to stare when you walked outside looking <span class="mu-i">this</span> good. —------ A few minutes later, you caught a cab to the Mirage Hotel and generously tipped the driver before getting out and stopping to marvel at the sight before you. An artificial rock formation surrounded by clear water and palm trees stood in front of a tall, multi-story obtuse-shaped building. It was still bright out, so the volcano wasn’t “erupting” yet, but you thought the sight and sound of the palm trees swaying in the breeze was pretty nice. Surprisingly, the weather was pretty fair at this time of year. It wasn’t overly hot like you’d been expecting in a desert region, but you knew enough to be prepared for the nights to be much colder. After taking a few pictures of you posing in front of the hotel, you grabbed your bags and made for the hotel entrance. On the way in, you passed by a pool and various restaurants that would’ve been extremely tempting if you hadn’t already eaten on the way over. You hadn’t even made it through the front door, and you were already blown away. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 15 Apr 2023 01:58:26 No. 5636786 Report But that feeling was almost immediately overwritten when you entered the main lobby. Foliage and colorful, vibrant flowers lined the walkway that led to the reception desk, along with yet more palm trees, stretching up to the glass dome that encapsulated the entire room. Warm, sunrays shone down from above, but the well-regulated temperature made it feel infinitely more bearable than you would’ve originally thought.
To your great pleasure, the amount of attention you were receiving because of your expensive suit had actually <span class="mu-i">increased</span> now that you were indoors. You received a few winks that you returned from over your sunglasses, while covertly keeping an eye out for Munoz.
Ana provided you with more than a few pictures of her, but she didn’t appear to be anywhere in the lobby. Not that you expected her to be. That would’ve been one hell of a coincidence. But, it didn’t cost you anything to keep an eye out, just in case.
—------
After confirming your reservation and acquiring your room key, you took the elevator up to your room to drop off your bags and check the place out. The room you’d booked had been on the expensive side, but it was nowhere near as steep as what Ana had booked.
For someone who slept in the park, she had expensive tastes. But…that was to be expected. She was an important person, and she wanted to be seen as such. And while you could’ve afford to stay closer to her in a hotel like this, you thought it best to keep your distance for now. At least until you’ve met with Gloria.
While you waited for the others to get here and get ready, you unpacked your bags, checked for hidden recording devices, and made sure that your suit was in pristine condition. The fur cloak made it difficult to wear it under your clothes, so you usually stored it in a bookbag, or something. But here…you wondered if you could get away with something so conspicuous. Everyone was going to be watching you and Ana closely. Really, anyone who spent time around her in public would be a target for intense scrutiny.
Would you risk carrying your suit around with you? And if so, what would you carry it in?
>Same as usual. You’d keep it in your backpack. It sort of clashed with the suit, but it wasn’t the strangest thing to see in the world. >You’d store it in a briefcase. It matched the suit, and made you look like a man that shouldn’t be trifled with. >Ask Flint if you can store your suit inside of his body. Surely he can afford to spare a bit of space. >Consult the others on their suit storage methods. Maybe they knew something that could help. >Leave it hidden in your room. It’s better not to leave anything to chance. >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
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>>5636786 >Consult the others on their suit storage methods. Maybe they knew something that could help. >You’d store it in a briefcase. It matched the suit, and made you look like a man that shouldn’t be trifled with. Anonymous
>>5636786 >You’d store it in a briefcase. It matched the suit, and made you look like a man that shouldn’t be trifled with. Best that we keep it on our person.
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>>5636786 >You’d store it in a briefcase. It matched the suit, and made you look like a man that shouldn’t be trifled with. Yeah, I’d prefer to keep it close rather than in a room when we’re not in it. I’d ask the others, but we’re trying not to draw too much attention together.
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>>5636786 Leave it hidden in your room. It’s better not to leave anything to chance.
This reminds me of staying at the Fairmont hotels in new Orleans and San Francisco. Before all the spice wardens came around.
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>>5636786 >>You’d store it in a briefcase. It matched the suit, and made you look like a man that shouldn’t be trifled with. You know, most of our rogues gallery is already accounted for except for one noticeable missing link, who I think would feel really at home in Las Vegas
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>>5636786 >>You’d store it in a briefcase. It matched the suit, and made you look like a man that shouldn’t be trifled with. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 15 Apr 2023 17:11:31 No. 5637132 Report Quoted By:
>>5636789 >>5636806 >>5636814 >>5636915 >You’d store it in a briefcase. It matched the suit, and made you look like a man that shouldn’t be trifled with. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 15 Apr 2023 19:01:05 No. 5637232 Report Quoted By:
If you had to choose, you’d probably store it in a briefcase. It wasn’t exactly the most inconspicuous thing in the world, but it certainly did provide a whole new edge to your fancy outfit. You thought it made you look a little more dangerous. Not a bad appearance to have in the City of Sin. You’d have to make sure that no one could easily find it if they ever searched you, though. It was a good thing that you knew a thing or two about smuggling. If you placed the suit in a vacuum sealed bag and hid it in the inner lining of the briefcase, you could probably get away with carrying it out in public. Your utility belt would be a bit trickier. Maybe you could have the bottom unfold into a hidden compartment? You’d have to do some experimenting. At the very least, you had some time before the others were going to be ready. And while you waited, you could enjoy the beautiful view outside your window. —-------- When the others were ready, you waited a few minutes, checked that your equipment was stored away properly, and made for the main lobby. You tried your very best not to glance at the white-haired woman having an animated conversation with one of the hotel staff, and instead kept your eyes glued to the casino as you stepped outside. The five of you had agreed to meet at the Bellagio Hotel, where the show was going to be held. It was technically a rival business to Gloria’s, but you doubted that she’d even notice that you and the others went. If anything, Anastasia’s movements were probably the only ones she was even remotely concerned about. New people came and went every day, and you were no more suspicious than the average every-man. —----- As soon as you arrived at the Bellagio, you loitered around the lobby for a bit before running into the rest of the Desperados. You all treated it as if it were a complete coincidence that you all just happened to run into one another, and fell into your usual casual rhythm in record timing. Thankfully, no one gave you any shit about the briefcase, so you kept it with you at all times. You couldn’t see how Prowler and Felicia were concealing their uniforms, but you weren’t about to ask in public. When Anastasia entered the lobby, no one acknowledged her beyond a cursory glance. Instead, you sent her a message telling her where you were going to be sitting, and entered the auditorium for the show. You and the others filed into the room along with everyone else, carefully positioning ourselves close enough to chat, but far enough away to throw off anyone who might be trying to gather information from the audience. It was tedious work for something so simple, but you weren’t trying to take any chances when you were on someone else’s turf. You would either have to play by their rules, or bend them just far enough for them to not take an interest in you. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 15 Apr 2023 19:03:00 No. 5637233 Report Quoted By:
Despite all this, however, Anastasia showed no restraint in sitting right next to you without you having to say anything. The two of you engaged in light conversation as the room slowly filled, but when the lights dimmed and the music swelled, everyone around you fell silent. The show was about to begin. —---------- Over the next hour, you watched in utter amazement as contortionists, acrobats and performers pushed their bodies to their limit, as well as the boundaries of what should be possible for an above-average human. You and Anastasia oohed and aahed, leaning in close to whisper to one another each time something incredible happened. You relished the feeling of her warmth in the relatively cold room, and the way her breath tickled your ear with each and every hushed consonant, straining to be heard over the catchy music they would play to aid in their performance. But more than that, you found yourself paying close attention to the flowing movements and techniques of the aerial performers. The way they fluidly transitioned into dazzling poses while paying close attention to the speed at which they were moving, their height from the ground, the distance from one platform to the other, and their body’s position in the air. It was strange to pick apart all the little things you found yourself doing unconsciously, and you had to wonder whether you could improve by watching trained professionals at work, instead of just winging it like you always did. Sometimes, practice and knowledge were better than pure instinct. As the show came to close, you all rose to your feet and began applauding loudly. The performers collectively took a bow, and you were about to point out which ones you thought did the best job, when a sudden realization dawned upon you. There were more performers onstage than there should have been. And some of them hadn’t even been a part of the show. You frowned and scrutinized them further, noticing that the new group stood out from the rest in terms of costume design and behavior. But it wasn’t until the one in the green suit and the tall top-hat stepped forward that the others noticed what you had been watching for. <span class="mu-g">“Thank you, thank you! You’re too kind!”</span> the old man shouted, drawing everyone’s attention to him. The other performers were looking at him strangely now, and you could see some people signaling for security to take control of the situation. <span class="mu-g">“While it pains me to intrude on another troupe’s performance and spoil their grand finale, I simply couldn’t pass up the chance to speak with you all now that you’re gathered together in the same room like this.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 15 Apr 2023 19:06:47 No. 5637237 Report A large screen lowered from the ceiling, and your eyes darted between it and the man addressing the entire audience. An enlarged image of his face appeared on the screen, giving you a close-up of the strange invader that barged his way on stage. He wore a bright, green suit covered in black stars, a purple top-hat with a swirling circle in the center, a black bolo tie, and round, thick-rimmed glasses. The strange man appeared to be getting up in his years, and he carried a long black cane in his gloved hands.
You glanced at Anastasia, and she gave you a concerned look.
<span class="mu-g">“Now, I need you all to listen to me very carefully.”</span> the man said, reaching for his hat and spinning the circular mechanism. <span class="mu-g">“Help me rob this city blind!”</span>
Almost instinctively, you shut your eyes upon feeling your spider-sense flare up, and you held them tight for what felt like an eternity, but was probably only about a minute and a half in real time.
When your spider-sense stopped buzzing, you opened your eyes again, only to see that everyone in the audience was staring blankly at the screen. Even Anastasia, Felicia and Prowler. Curiously enough, Flint was the only other person you had seen that didn’t appear to be affected at all. You guessed that being a big, sentient pile of sand without any discernible human biology had its advantages.
<span class="mu-g">“Follow me, my impressionable minions! And together, we shall paint this city green!”</span>
The guy in the green suit began to crackle as he twirled his cane, his unruly circus troupe laughing along with him. This was getting a little out of hand…
What will you do?
>Bend down until you’re out of sight and change into your Huntsman outfit. You should put an end to this before any of these people get hurt. >Tell Flint to prevent these people from leaving to the best of his ability. Once you have enough of them detained, you can go after the perpetrators. >Pretend to be hypnotized and follow the others outside. As soon as you get an opportunity to take this guy out, you’ll take it. You don’t need to be in costume to kick this wimp’s ass. >Pretend to be hypnotized and just go with the flow. You’re curious to see how The Family handles “in-house” problems such as these. >Use this as an opportunity to thrash the Bellagio Hotel. Maybe Gloria will be happy to discover that you helped her cripple the competition. >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5637237 >Bend down until you’re out of sight and change into your Huntsman outfit. You should put an end to this before any of these people get hurt. >Tell Flint to prevent these people from leaving to the best of his ability. Once you have enough of them detained, you can go after the perpetrators. Anonymous
>>5637237 >Bend down until you’re out of sight and change into your Huntsman outfit. You should put an end to this before any of these people get hurt. Imagine putting so many civilians in harm's way for such a vague score. Remember, professionals have standards.
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>>5637237 >>Bend down until you’re out of sight and change into your Huntsman outfit. You should put an end to this before any of these people get hurt. Anonymous
>>5637237 >Pretend to be hypnotized and just go with the flow. You’re curious to see how The Family handles “in-house” problems such as these. We are on a mission still. From all we heard they don't appreciate costumed hero's here, at least all the people we are trying to work with don't. I figure we can still step in if the standard 'security forces' response isn't sufficient.
>Write-in. >Attempt to stealthily break the Desperadoes out of the trance and bring them and Flint in on trying to play along. Anonymous
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>>5637237 >>Tell Flint to prevent these people from leaving to the best of his ability. Once you have enough of them detained, you can go after the perpetrators. Anonymous
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 16 Apr 2023 15:20:05 No. 5637971 Report Quoted By:
>>5637250 >>5637418 >>5637447 >Bend down until you’re out of sight and change into your Huntsman outfit. You should put an end to this before any of these people get hurt. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 16 Apr 2023 15:51:19 No. 5637992 Report As fast as you could manage, you bent down, opened your briefcase and retrieved your Huntsman costume and utility belt. You had a bit of room to change into it, but you’d have to take it slow so as to avoid ripping your suit or getting it dirty. Oh, and to avoid being discovered, of course. But with the hat guy’s last command, everyone turned all at once, and began marching towards the doors. Countless pairs of legs either stepped over you or threatened to push you over as you struggled to change into your other suit. Thankfully Flint had the presence of mind to try and snatch up the people stepping all over you, and blocking off the path, while pretending that he was trying to detain them. Good going, pal! Unfortunately, the Ringmaster didn’t take too kindly to Flint’s interference. <span class="mu-g">“You there, in the striped, green shirt! What do you think you’re doing?”</span> he demanded. "Uh...your show stinks! I want my money back!" he barked back. The hat guy bared his teeth in a snarl. "I assure you, my dimwitted friend, the show has only just begun!" While Flint tried to conjure up a witty comeback, you used this opportunity to slink off into a dark corner and finish changing. Now all you had to do was fold your suit nicely, place it back in the briefcase and…there! You were ready to go! You climbed onto the wall, swung up to the ceiling and proceeded to slather the screen above in webbing. Within seconds, the entire thing was covered in thick layers of gossamer. This, of course, did not go unnoticed. The circus troupe was pointing and shouting up at you, and it quickly became obvious that the element of surprise had been lost to you. Resigning yourself to a straightforward battle, you launched yourself towards the stage and prepared for whatever these freaks might throw your way.>Roll 1d100, bo3! >Write-in quips or combat dialogue as you see fit. (Or not. It’s up to you, really.)
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Rolled 21 (1d100) >>5637992 House always wins
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Rolled 4 (1d100) >>5637992 >"Your mind control slides right off of our smooth brains!" Anonymous
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>>5637997 I smooth brain'd my roll, someone help
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Rolled 37 (1d100) >>5637992 Anonymous
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 16 Apr 2023 17:41:36 No. 5638063 Report Quoted By:
>>5637995 >>5637997 >>5638019 >37 Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 16 Apr 2023 18:55:08 No. 5638129 Report Quoted By:
>37 <span class="mu-r">“Your mind control slides right off of our smooth brains!”</span> you shouted, descending upon the gaggle of idiots like a bat fresh out of hell. <span class="mu-r">“Well, I guess my friend’s is a little more on the coarse and grainy side. But you get the point.”</span> Right before you hit the ground, a thick, white cable flew through the air to ensnare your foot. You attempted to avoid it, but the way that it coiled and writhed mid-flight made it seem as if it had a mind of it’s own! The lasso wrapped around your leg and pulled you down hard onto the stage. It wasn’t much of a hard landing, but it threw you off balance and kept you locked down. A cursory glance around the stage told you that the lasso was being handled by some joker in a cowboy outfit. The man in the green suit let out a wicked laugh. <span class="mu-g">“Come now. If my inferiors insult their own intelligence before I get the chance to, then what does that leave me with?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“I guess that puts you in an ‘8-Mile situation’.”</span> you grunted. <span class="mu-r">“You’ve got no other options but to throw in the towel.”</span> You attempted to snap the cable with your bare hands, but a bald, buff guy grabbed the other end and yanked you towards him violently before you got a chance to do anything else. You winced slightly as your back scraped against the stone floor, but judging by the growing shadow that was rapidly expanding around you, chafing was the least of your worries. A thick, heavyset woman had leapt into the air while you were distracted, and her massive ass was rapidly approaching your face with unsettling speed! <span class="mu-r">“Holy-!”</span> Your eyes shot open, and you managed to roll to the side just in time to avoid being flattened. The ground shook with her landing, as did the countless rolls of fat and the truckload of blubber coating her large body. You actually <span class="mu-s">bounced</span> a few inches off the ground when she slammed down behind you! On the bright side, you weren’t a spider-pancake. However, the cowboy somehow managed to coil the cable up and around your torso so as to ensnare you even further. And to make matters worse, the fat lady was pinning part of the cable down with her considerable bulk. Or…wait. Maybe that wasn’t such a bad thing! Sure, pinning the rope locked down your movement considerably, but it also meant that the strong-man couldn’t yank you around like he’d done before. And with the cable wrapped around your torso, you should be able to…there! You flexed your pectorals and biceps, and pulled! The cable snapped as if it had been made of twine. Celebrating your newfound freedom, you rolled out of the way just in time to avoid the fat lady rolling over to crush every bone in your body. But as soon as you got up, you found yourself in the unfortunate position of being placed on the backfoot by a swashbuckling swordsman. He swung, slashed and stabbed with reckless abandon, all without losing the precision and power behind his attacks. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 16 Apr 2023 18:57:33 No. 5638133 Report Quoted By:
This guy was no Snowsnake, but you couldn’t deny that he knew what he was doing. On any other day, you’d probably wipe the floor with him. But with this many people gunning for you all at once… The tip of his blade grazed your chest, tearing some of the fabric, and you snapped. The next time he attempted to run you through, you skipped forward with blinding speed, catching him off-guard with a swift elbow to the cheek. You felt something <span class="mu-i">crack</span> under the weight of your blow. But before you could press the advantage, a blur of fur, fangs and fury tackled you to the ground. It was a bengal tiger, and it was full of piss and vinegar! The fearsome beast snarled, snapped and clawed at your face and throat, and it took a considerable amount of effort to avoid having your throat torn out. At the very least, having this thing’s hot breath fog up your lenses was well worth the protection he offered you. If he was their pet, then they probably wouldn’t do anything to hurt him. He might be big and scary, but until further notice, he was your shield! As if to prove you wrong, a wickedly sharp dagger flew past your face and buried itself into the ground near you. That was uncomfortably close! You traced the angle the knife had flown back to what appeared to be a clown holding a handful of them! He was laughing to himself, eyeing up his next shot and preparing to throw another. You didn’t give him the chance. With a swift kick, you sent the tiger flying towards the clown. Both man and beast crumpled to the ground in a heap, allowing you some breathing room to roll off of your back and reorient yourself. Why the fuck were you struggling with these clowns? You defeated Typhoid Mary, for Christ’s sake! And with Callisto’s training, you should be mopping the floor with them. Feeling a hot anger flowing through your veins, you glanced back and forth between the circus troupe for your next opponent. Eventually, your eyes landed on the guy in the green suit, and you grinned evilly. Yes! If you could take out their leader, maybe you could get this situation under control and- A fierce, deafening trumpet filled the auditorium, causing you to freeze in place involuntarily. A rumbling sensation reverberated through your body and the entire stage in rhythmic bursts, and it took you a while to realize that they were in fact footfalls. Footfalls created by a truly massive creature. And judging from the noise it just made, you had a good feeling of what was behind curtain #3… <span class="mu-g">“Get him, Rawal!”</span> the man in green shouted, pointing a finger directly at you. Immediately afterwards, an enormous, bull elephant stormed onto the stage and lowered its head as if to gore you with its massive tusks. You leapt out of the way to avoid them, only to have the creature’s thick trunk wrap around your torso and pull you into the air. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 16 Apr 2023 18:58:34 No. 5638135 Report You knew you should have burned its flesh with your Mark, shot some web into its eye to blind it, or really, done anything at all other than struggle feebly in its grasp. But the whole thing had happened so fast that you couldn’t properly react to any of it. Your life had always been a weird one, but this was beyond any of your expectations for the night.
Perhaps sensing your intent to cause it harm, the giant elephant lifted you up even higher and threw you back into the stands. Your back exploded in pain as soon as it crashed into the seats where the audience had just been sitting.
You groaned and blinked several times, struggling to untangle yourself from the bent metal and plastic of the ruined seats, when multiple shadows fell over you.
Without even realizing it, you had been surrounded by the hypnotized victims of the deranged circus troupe. Where there had once been blank, neutral expressions, you saw eyes filled with indescribable rage and balled up fists. And what was worse, you saw your teammates and prospective lover standing among them.
<span class="mu-g">“Change of plans!”</span> the man in green shouted, his voice still amplified, if not slightly distorted, by the large screen overhead. <span class="mu-g">“I will need some volunteers to stay behind and deal with this petulant pest of a man!”</span>
His circus troupe laughed mockingly as they turned and prepared to leave you to your fate.
What will you do?
>Use your remaining web bombs to detain the hypnotized victims. >Crush a garlic pepper pellet in your hand and throw it into the eyes of your assailants. >Leave these guys to Flint and go straight for the Ringmaster again. You’ve gotta get your hands on that hat! >Fall back with Flint until you could come up with a better plan. You might need some more backup. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
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>>5638135 >Leave these guys to Flint and go straight for the Ringmaster again. You’ve gotta get your hands on that hat! Anonymous
>>5638135 >>Leave these guys to Flint and go straight for the Ringmaster again. You’ve gotta get your hands on that hat! Anonymous
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>>5638135 >Crush a garlic pepper pellet in your hand and throw it into the eyes of your assailants. >Call out the attack "Garlic Attack!"
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>>5638135 >>Leave these guys to Flint and go straight for the Ringmaster again. You’ve gotta get your hands on that hat! Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 17 Apr 2023 17:15:02 No. 5639058 Report Quoted By:
>>5638162 >>5638476 >>5638926 >Leave these guys to Flint and go straight for the Ringmaster again. You’ve gotta get your hands on that hat! Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 17 Apr 2023 17:51:23 No. 5639086 Report Before anyone could make a move on you, you rolled back onto your hands and feet and sprang up into the air, out of anyone’s reach. Their eyes and hands chased after you with malicious intent, But Flint appeared to be trying his very best to keep them all in check. He might’ve been able to subdue the entire room if he had enough mass to work with, but you both had to play the cards you were dealt.
In this particular situation, you felt it best to pursue the Ringmaster and snatch that hat away from him. You weren’t entirely sure if destroying it would break these people out of their trances, but you figured that everyone would be much better off if it were in your hands instead of his.
<span class="mu-r">“Keep these people busy! I’m going after the head honcho.”</span> you declared, swinging down towards where the circus troupe disappeared behind the curtains.
<span class="mu-g">"Can we switch jobs? Mine is wearing me down in more ways than one!"</span> Flint complained, his body stretching out multiple directions in an effort to wrangle the audience. Every now and again, they'd take a swipe at his head in an effort to incapacitate him, only for it to fold in on itself and reform an instant later.
He could've easily solidified the sand and deflected their attacks, but that plan ran the risk of having the hypnotized masses becoming from their own attacks. Soft, pliable sand hurt a lot less than solid concrete, after all.
What are your plans for dealing with these guys?
>Attempt to tail them in secret until you can find an opportunity to ambush their leader. >Hijack their elephant and use him to take them out. >Fill the area with web grenades and disable some of the more meddlesome members of their troupe. >Use your hidden guns to shoot that stupid hat off of the Ringmaster’s head! >Fall into the rhythm that Callisto’s been trying to drill into you. You fight much better in enclosed spaces, anyway. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5639086 >Use your hidden guns to shoot that stupid hat off of the Ringmaster’s head! >Fill the area with web grenades and disable some of the more meddlesome members of their troupe. Anonymous
>>5639086 >Just web the hat and yank it off. Anonymous
>>5639086 Webline our dagger and try to slash the hat.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 18 Apr 2023 18:35:48 No. 5639920 Report >>5639100 >>5639149 >>5639156 Hmm, it seems like votes have really slowed down here. Should I take these and just move forward with a general "Take the hat" vote?
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>>5639920 I have no problem with the hat yoink
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 18 Apr 2023 18:44:10 No. 5639932 Report Quoted By:
>>5639100 >>5639149 >>5639156 >>5639924 >>5639928 >Just web the hat and yank it off. Gotcha. Taking these. Writing...
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>>5639920 I feel combat strategy is not our strong suit
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>>5639933 We just like to throw things at the wall to see if they
Stick
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 18 Apr 2023 21:21:26 No. 5640056 Report Quoted By:
You swung down towards the stage and through the curtains, encountering the elephant almost immediately. This time, he wasn’t ready for you, so all he did was rear back in shock and anger, blaring his trumpet at you again. There appeared to be a middle-aged Indian man on his back now, but he had his hands full getting the animal under control. You tried your best to ignore them, and instead kept an eye out for the cowboy, the only one among them capable of snatching you out of the air. You found him easily, thanks to his outlandish costume. He had a new lasso made of the same material, but since you knew exactly what he was going to do, you were able to shut him down with a quick, precise web-shot. That should keep him busy long enough for you to get in and get out. Right as the Ringmaster began to turn around, you snatched his hat right off of his head. But before it reached your hand, a tiny mechanical claw flew past your face and snatched it away from you! You whirled around to see a young girl with brown hair tied into a ponytail, and plain white t-shirt, and tight jeans. She wore a pair of slightly oversized aviators with golden lenses, and the smug grin of a fisherman that had just reeled in their catch of the day. <span class="mu-r">“Yoink! Looks like we had the same idea.”</span> she said, without a hint of malice. Who is this kid? Was she a member of the audience? <span class="mu-g">“Give me that!”</span> the Ringmaster demanded. The girl held the hat possessively in both hands, the crimson claw-like device dangling from wire attached to her wrist as she pulled her prize away from him. <span class="mu-r">“No way, Jose. I stole this fair and square.”</span> she proclaimed, turning her attention back to you. <span class="mu-r">“Any chance you know how to turn this thing off?”</span> You shrugged. <span class="mu-r">“Not a clue. I was thinking of either smashing it or studying it.”</span> The young girl nodded to herself, seemingly coming to a decision. <span class="mu-r">“Ight. Guess we’re doing this the old fashioned way.”</span> She yanked on the swirling in the center, causing several sparks to fly from the damaged circuitry underneath. You expected the Ringmaster to be furious at this new development, but he only laughed derisively at her. <span class="mu-g">“Foolish child! Do you really think I’d allow you to steal my hat if it were truly my only source of power?”</span> he asked, twirling his curly mustache between two gloved fingers. <span class="mu-g">“No, I’m afraid that you’ll find it very difficult to disable me with cheap tricks.”</span> The Ringleader then reached up to remove his glasses, revealing a pair of monochrome, swirling orbs where his eyes should be. <span class="mu-g">“The hat is merely a relic. A centerpiece, in a manner of speaking.”</span> The girl gave the goofy villain a pitying look, before shaking her head and making a tutting gesture by clicking her tongue. You could just barely make out a few muttered words in Spanish. <span class="mu-r">“Man...you really, <span class="mu-i">really</span> shouldn’t have told me that.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 18 Apr 2023 21:24:29 No. 5640059 Report The Ringmaster was visibly confused by her reaction. As was the rest of the circus troupe.
The girl let out a sharp whistle and nodded towards the Ringmaster. <span class="mu-r">“Benga, Benga! You’re up.”</span>
You looked back towards the Ringmaster, only to find that a young girl with dark skin was now standing behind him. It seemed to surprise the rest of the RIngmaster’s cronies as well. When they warned him of her presence, he turned around sharply, backed up a few steps and gripped his cane like a baseball bat.
Despite this, the new girl boldly stepped forward in an almost casual manner and reached up towards his face. It was slow at first, and the Ringmaster was just about to swat her hand away, when it suddenly blurred!
For a split second, you actually lost track of it, and you momentarily forgot that you were surrounded by prospective enemies as you leaned in to get a better angle.
An anguished scream filled the air, and the Ringmaster fell onto his back, clutching his face and crying pitifully. Tears of blood came streaming down his face, and his circus troupe gawked at him, at a loss for how to react.
Slowly, everyone’s eyes went back to the new girl, and then focused on the two bloody, black and white orbs in her hands. She glanced down at them impassively, juggling between her fingers as if they were a pair of colorful marbles. Her expression hadn’t shifted in the slightest at any point during the event. She was like a sphinx. Even more so than Hill or Pandora.
Actually, no. That was wrong. She was expressing the slightest feeling of displeasure at holding the fake eyes. Less because her hands were covered in blood and gore, and more because she seemed averse to staining her white hoodie.
As the Ringmaster’s cronies rushed to his side, the one known as “Benga” looked around the room until her eyes locked onto you. She raised her hands slightly, apparently…offering the eyes to you to hold?
Didn’t she care that the other goons were closing in on her while she was distracted?
What will you do?
>Accept the eyes. It was gross as hell, but you could probably find a use for them later. >Deny her offer and point towards her friend. You don’t want to fucking hold those things. >Ignore the offer and take advantage of the momentary distraction to dispatch the remaining criminals. >Fire a pair of weblines at the boat prop dangling overhead and pull it down on top of the elephant. >Sit back and watch. You were curious to see how competent these guys were. If it started to look like they’d need your help, then you’d step in. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5640059 >Accept the eyes. It was gross as hell, but you could probably find a use for them later. Eyes sell for a lot on the black market i think
We shouls get these chilled asap
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>>5640059 >Accept the eyes. It was gross as hell, but you could probably find a use for them later. >Make a mental note to get these in a bag and on ice when this is all said and done. It'd be a shame to have them rot in one of your pouches. >Fire a pair of weblines at the boat prop dangling overhead and pull it down on top of the elephant. Anonymous
>>5640059 >Ignore the offer and take advantage of the momentary distraction to dispatch the remaining criminals. >Fire a pair of weblines at the boat prop dangling overhead and pull it down on top of the elephant. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 19 Apr 2023 22:45:41 No. 5640845 Report Quoted By:
>>5640061 >>5640062 >>5640080 >Accept the eyes. It was gross as hell, but you could probably find a use for them later. >Fire a pair of weblines at the boat prop dangling overhead and pull it down on top of the elephant. If nothing changes, I'll post an update tomorrow morning with these two votes.
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>>5640059 >>Fire a pair of weblines at the boat prop dangling overhead and pull it down on top of the elephant. >Fire a pair of weblines at the boat prop dangling overhead and pull it down on top of the elephant. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 20 Apr 2023 15:12:02 No. 5641347 Report Quoted By:
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 20 Apr 2023 16:59:58 No. 5641402 Report Quoted By:
For reasons that you were beginning to deeply regret, you raised your hands so as to receive the eyes. Benga nodded slightly, wound her hand back and tossed them with full force in your direction. You caught them both easily, but you couldn’t help shivering as sleek blood coated your hand and seeped through your gloves a bit. Surprisingly, the eyes didn’t feel soft or squishy like real eyes should, so you could only assume that they were cybernetic implants. They really were like marbles, after all. You spared a glance for the girls, just to see how they were handling themselves. Benga was dancing and dodging around her oncoming assailants as if she’d rehearsed this. You had a hard time believing that anyone other than the cowboy would even have a chance of laying a hand on her. There were a few close calls, but that was mostly due to her hair flopping around with her each and every sharp movement. Her partner, the one with the dark hair, was simply waiting and watching with a relaxed smile on her face. Despite her being the one to steal the hat and break it, everyone else had all but forgotten her presence after what happened to their leader. And you couldn’t blame them. Shit was brutal. After a few seconds, you saw the girl glancing in your direction as if to say <span class="mu-r">“Feel free to step in at any time”</span>. She clearly had no intention of risking her own neck any further than she already had. Not wanting to miss this opportunity, you created a web sack to contain the eyes and shoved them into one of the pouches of your utility belt.>Hypnotic Eyes have been placed into your inventory! With that out of the way, you scanned the room for an appropriate target. Who was the one you’d had the most trouble with in your previous engagement? The elephant? But how were you supposed to…aha! You chuckled to yourself, and fired a pair at the dangling boat prop attached to the ceiling by a series of wires. With a sharp tug, you managed to snap the hooks and restraints holding the prop vessel in place. You continued to pull as the boat creaked and strained against the steel wires, steering it towards the elephant that hadn’t noticed what you were doing yet. By the time its large head swiveled to face you, it was already too late. Seeing what was coming, the elephant rider jumped ship just in time to avoid having your ship slam into him. The gargantuan beast let out a loud, trumpeting cry as he toppled to the ground, clearly in pain and unable to get up. You were careful to hit it with the underside of the mast, so as to not run it through with the wooden pole. You were not at all in the mood to clean up elephant guts. Predictably, the sound of both the impact and the elephant’s cries had drawn the attention of the others. However, this time, you were ready for them. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 20 Apr 2023 17:01:46 No. 5641403 Report Quoted By:
The cowboy sent his living lasso flying towards you, which you swiftly caught and wrapped around your wrist. But before he could pull on the line, you firmly planted your feet and yanked him forward. As a result of your superior strength, the fully grown adult man was pulled into the air with ease, screaming in panic until you planted your foot into his stomach, sending him flying in the opposite direction again. Before the rope could go taut, you whipped out your knife and cut the line so you wouldn’t get pulled along with him. A moment later, your spider sense warned you of an incoming attack just in time for you to narrowly avoid having your head caved in by a massive, old-timely round cast iron dumbbell. It seemed to crack the ground as it scythed down to bludgeon you to death. With surprising speed for a man his size, he managed another upward swing as a follow-up to his previous one. You easily avoided this one as well, leaning your head back with supernatural speed. In between the gap of his attacks, you attached a web to his handlebar mustache and pulled his head into a rising knee. The man stumbled back groggily, and before he could retaliate, a familiar, feisty-looking blonde woman caught him on the chin with a flying kick from out of nowhere! Anastasia had joined the fight, and she didn’t look at all pleased about having been hypnotized. Behind her, you spotted Flint reforming his body on stage, on his way to provide backup. And just like that, the outcome of this fight had pretty much been decided. —------- Once it was all over, you peeked through the curtains to see how the audience was holding up. They were recovering, if a little slower than Anastasia had. Felicia and Hobie seemed to be regaining their senses as well, and were helping in rounding up the confused civilians. The sound of lonely applause drew your attention to the strange hispanic girl from before. “You handled yourselves well out there. You’re not bad for a couple of tourists. I especially liked the part where the elephant got run over.” she said, glancing at each of you in turn until her gaze landed on Anastasia. <span class="mu-r">“Ms. Kravinoff. Are you here for business or pleasure?”</span> Ana gave her a brief, assessing look before responding. <span class="mu-g">“Business, mainly. I am here on behalf of the Great Families to request the assistance of Gloria Munoz in arranging the next Great Hunt.”</span> The kid shared a look with her partner that you couldn’t quite decipher. <span class="mu-r">“I’m sure we can make something happen. 8pm sound good?”</span> So not only had they identified Ana as soon as she’d arrived, but Gloria Munoz had already given the order to send out an invitation for the two to meet. Ana nodded. <span class="mu-g">“That is acceptable. I would also like my associates to attend this meeting with me.”</span> she said, gesturing at you and Flint. It was Benga’s turn to give her partner a meaningful look this time. <span class="mu-g">“They can come.”</span> the stoic girl said flatly.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 20 Apr 2023 17:03:00 No. 5641404 Report <span class="mu-g">“Thank you.”</span> Ana replied, showing surprising deference to a couple of kids. <span class="mu-g">“Will you be at the meeting as well?”</span>
The Hispanic girl waved a hand at her. <span class="mu-r">“Nah. We don’t normally get invited to those. But don’t worry. We’ll be around.”</span>
It was only now that you realized the chatty girl’s grappling hook greatly resembled a scarlet spider.
What will you say/do?
>”Those were some impressive moves back there. Aren’t you guys a little young to be working for The Family, though?” >”Thanks for the assist. Did you make that grappling hook yourself?” >"Any tips on what we should expect from the meeting, or how we should behave in front of her?" >”Just for the record, we’re not with those clowns. But out of curiosity, what do you plan on doing with them?” >”I don’t suppose you’d be willing to trade me that broken hypno hat for something else?” >”I bet these guys have got more stolen goods stashed around here somewhere. I bet no one would mind if we helped ourselves to the spoils.” >”Now that the cast and crew of Cirque du’ Soleil isn’t evil anymore, I’m gonna take a few pictures with them. Wanna get in on that? I’m sure they’d be grateful.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5641404 >”Thanks for the assist. Did you make that grappling hook yourself?” >"Any tips on what we should expect from the meeting, or how we should behave in front of her?" >”Now that the cast and crew of Cirque du’ Soleil isn’t evil anymore, I’m gonna take a few pictures with them. Wanna get in on that? I’m sure they’d be grateful.” Anonymous
>>5641404 >”Thanks for the assist. Did you make that grappling hook yourself?” We have a thing for spiders, as she may be able to guess.
>"Any tips on what we should expect from the meeting, or how we should behave in front of her?" >”Now that the cast and crew of Cirque du’ Soleil isn’t evil anymore, I’m gonna take a few pictures with them. Wanna get in on that? I’m sure they’d be grateful.” Guessing they’re actual family, either direct or indirect. Not many ways for a kid to be a respected figure in organized crime otherwise, it’d be hard to get your foot in the door without support.
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>>5641404 >>”Thanks for the assist. Did you make that grappling hook yourself?” >”I bet these guys have got more stolen goods stashed around here somewhere. I bet no one would mind if we helped ourselves to the spoils.” Anonymous
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 21 Apr 2023 13:09:30 No. 5642158 Report Quoted By:
>>5641408 >>5641604 >>5641605 >>5641657 >”Thanks for the assist. Did you make that grappling hook yourself?” >”I bet these guys have got more stolen goods stashed around here somewhere. I bet no one would mind if we helped ourselves to the spoils.” >"Any tips on what we should expect from the meeting, or how we should behave in front of her?" >”Now that the cast and crew of Cirque du’ Soleil isn’t evil anymore, I’m gonna take a few pictures with them. Wanna get in on that? I’m sure they’d be grateful.” Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 21 Apr 2023 15:56:49 No. 5642251 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Thanks for the assist. Did you make that grappling hook yourself?”</span> The strange girl swung her claw around in a tight circle beside her, the head of it blurring until you were acutely aware of how sharp the pincers on the claw really were. <span class="mu-r">“Nope. I borrowed it from someone.”</span> she said, reeling her line in and tossing it back out as if it were a yo-yo, while simultaneously twirling the Ringmaster’s hat around her finger with her other hand. <span class="mu-r">“When and whether they decide to take it back is entirely up to them. Not that I’d make it easy for them.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Uh-huh. Then I guess it wouldn’t bother your conscience terribly if we helped ourselves to the spoils of their crime spree.”</span> you suggested, gesturing at the fallen members of the Circus of Crime. Flint managed to ID them once he was able to get a better look. <span class="mu-r">“I doubt anyone would mind. And even if they did, they probably wouldn’t be able to stop us in time.”</span> you continued. The girl flashed a devious grin and placed the hat on top of her head. <span class="mu-r">“Actually, I could stop you. Well...I technically already <span class="mu-i">did</span>. I broke in and robbed them blind during the show.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Along with several members of the audience.”</span> Benga added. The other girl chuckled nervously. <span class="mu-r">“Ay, chica! We weren’t supposed to tell them that part, B.”</span> she said through slightly clenched teeth. Benga just shrugged. You and Flint both started checking your pockets, before you remembered that you weren’t wearing this thing during the show, and that Flint was a mass of sand masquerading as a flesh and blood human. After clearing her throat, the girl continued speaking. <span class="mu-r">“Anyway, I’m gonna be bringing back the majority of what they stole to our employer. Consider those purloined peepers that you’ve got packed away in your pockets as payment for this little sideshow act.”</span> You leaned over to whisper in Ana’s ear. <span class="mu-r">“Try saying that ten times fast.”</span> you muttered. Her eyes flicked to you, and you could almost see the faintest hint of a smirk forming on her lips for but an instant, before she was all business again. <span class="mu-g">“We are grateful to receive your gift.”</span> The smile that the brunette gave Ana was entirely genuine this time. <span class="mu-r">“I like her. She’s way nicer and less patronizing than I pictured.”</span> she told Benga, as if Ana wasn’t standing right in front of her. <span class="mu-r">“I’m almost tempted to throw you all a bone for showing such good manners.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Any tips that you could give us on how to act in front of Gloria Munoz during the meeting would be much appreciated.”</span> you requested. To your surprise, Benga was the one to answer you this time. <span class="mu-g">“Don’t interrupt her, show respect, look her in the eyes, and don’t lie to her if you can help it. But at the same time, try not to let her walk all over you. Try to find a balance between having a spine and showing deference.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 21 Apr 2023 15:58:32 No. 5642252 Report Quoted By:
You nodded gratefully. <span class="mu-r">“Thanks. I’ll try my best.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“You’d better.”</span> Benga replied. It wasn’t at all meant to be a rude or aggressive statement, you were sure. It was most likely a genuine warning about the dangers of pissing off a main member of The Family. <span class="mu-g">“We’ll keep that in mind.”</span> Ana offered. She was about to turn away when you jumped in to stop her. <span class="mu-r">“Hey. Now that the cast and crew of Cirque du’ Soleil isn’t evil anymore, I’m gonna take a few pictures with them.”</span> Ana looked surprised by your suggestion, but you were already looking past her and at the pair of pint-sized thieves. <span class="mu-r">“Wanna get in on that? I’m sure they’d be grateful.”</span> Both girls exchanged a look, and then nodded almost at the same time. The chatty one was clearly more eager, while the deadly human-like robot looked at least mildly interested. <span class="mu-g">“Hold on a minute. What are we gonna do about these guys?”</span> Flint asked, reminding everyone of the unconscious men and women sprawled along the floor. The brunette winced at the sight of the Ringmaster, a woolen cloth wrapped around the empty pits where his eyes used to be, red stains already soaking the filthy rag. <span class="mu-r">“Don’t worry about it. The cleanup crew will be here in a bit.”</span> she confirmed. This time, it was you and Flint’s turn to share a look. It was just a niggling little feeling, but you were pretty sure that you were both wondering whether you’d ever see these chumps ever again. —------- A little while later, you were back in your hotel room admiring the group photo you’d taken. As expected, the cast and crew were more than grateful for your contribution in freeing them, and agreed to your suggestion of taking a group pic with every member of the audience that had dared to remain in the hotel. You, your team, the two girls and a number of brave civilians stayed for the shot, with Prowler and Cat being evenly spaced so as to avoid suspicion. And seeing Ana pose near the downed elephant like a big game hunter who’d made the kill herself was absolutely priceless. It was a nice photo. You’d have to show Cindy when you got back. You were also pretty sure that you saw Benga tucking it away in her hoodie for safekeeping. Stashing the picture in your suitcase, you got up, turned on the TV, and checked yourself in the mirror. Still looking good, but it was a shame that you would have to change again so soon. Couldn’t go to the meeting without putting your face on, after all. You grabbed your briefcase, checked its contents, nodded to yourself, and headed out the door. As casually as you could manage, you walked down to the casino in the main lobby, bought some cheap food, and engaged in some light gambling to kill time. An hour and a half later, you went back upstairs, but didn’t return to your room. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 21 Apr 2023 16:00:36 No. 5642254 Report Instead, you found a place where there was very little video surveillance and changed into your Huntsman costume. You couldn’t actually be seen leaving the building, or else they’d have a fair shot of suspecting your identity. Well…a fairer chance after your appearance at that little shit-show at the Bellagio. It took you a few minutes to find a good hiding spot for your briefcase, but once you were satisfied, you crawled into the vents and made your way up to the designated meetup spot. —-------- At first, you’d planned to make your entrance alongside Ana and Flint. But seeing as how all eyes were on her, you thought it best to choose an alternative route. All this espionage and subterfuge was honestly starting to get on your nerves. You were supposed to be spending more time together, not trying to find ways to avoid being seen in her company. You braced yourself slightly against the chilling winds as they blew against your cloak. It was a good thing that you thought to dress warm for the occasion. It allowed you to focus all your attention on stealthy ascending the Mirage without letting any of the guests see you. The closer you got to the top, the clearer the sound of unfamiliar voices became. They were talking about you, and how late you were. Great… As soon as you climbed over the railing, you found yourself staring down the muzzle of a 9mm. It was being held by a large, muscular man with tan skin and tribal tattoos. He wore a formal suit that was informally unbuttoned at the top, and his dark hair was wrapped up in a tight bun at the back of his head, exposing the shaved sides. His hands were so massive that they made his gun look like a child’s toy. <span class="mu-b">“That’s far enough.”</span> said the woman beside him. From this angle, you could only see her side-profile, but that was all you needed to know that this woman was a stone-cold stunner. Her skin’s complexion was slightly lighter than her bodyguard’s, and her build was almost the complete opposite of his. She was on the slimmer side, with a nice figure that was complemented by the tailored pants-suit she wore. Her long, dark hair flowed in the wind, and she had to brush it out of her face as she turned slightly to address you. <span class="mu-b">“You’re the Huntsman, I presume? Glad you decided to join us.”</span> she said. The woman was much younger than you would’ve expected. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 21 Apr 2023 16:03:20 No. 5642258 Report How do you want to play this?
>”Sorry I’m late. Jet-lag and all that. You know how it is. You’ve got a lovely place here, by the way.” >”I met your agents a little while ago at the Bellagio. They were a huge help.” >"Was I too optimistic in expecting a private lounge where we could all sit down and put our feet up? You've got one of those, right?" >”I would’ve thought you’d be in a better mood after your competitor took such a huge hit. I’d bet the Bellagio’s guests are flooding out of there as fast as the front doors will allow after that debacle.” >”I hope you didn’t wait long. This is a pretty big building, and it took a while to climb without making too much noise.” >”I wasn’t trying to sneak up on you, I swear. This is just how I enter social situations involving rooftops. It’s a bad habit.” >”Easy now. I’m not here to hurt you. Do you mind if I join Ms. Kravinoff and my associate over there?” >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5642258 >>”I hope you didn’t wait long. This is a pretty big building, and it took a while to climb without making too much noise.” Anonymous
>>5642258 >”I hope you didn’t wait long. This is a pretty big building, and it took a while to climb without making too much noise.” >”I met your agents a little while ago at the Bellagio. They were a huge help.” Anonymous
>>5642258 >>”I hope you didn’t wait long. This is a pretty big building, and it took a while to climb without making too much noise.” >>”I met your agents a little while ago at the Bellagio. They were a huge help.” Anonymous
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>>5642377 >>5642267 >>5642298 >>5642306 >”I hope you didn’t wait long. This is a pretty big building, and it took a while to climb without making too much noise.” >”I met your agents a little while ago at the Bellagio. They were a huge help.” Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 22 Apr 2023 18:37:34 No. 5643225 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“I hope you didn’t wait long. This is a pretty big building, and it took a while to climb without making too much noise.”</span> you said, not paying any real attention to the gun pointed at your face. Finally, Gloria turned all the way around and signaled for her man to lower his weapon. He did so without hesitation, still leveling a cautious glare at you. <span class="mu-b">“You’re a few minutes late. We’ve pretty much already started without you.”</span> Gloria said. You inclined your head in respectful apology and jumped off the railing to join the others. <span class="mu-r">“I met your agents a little while ago at the Bellagio, by the way. They were a huge help.”</span> you added. A bit of warmth crept into Gloria’s cold gaze when you mentioned the pair. <span class="mu-b">“They had a lot to say about you, too. Nice work containing that threat before it could spiral out of control. Who knows what kind of damage they could’ve done if they got outside and started mind-controlling an entire army of people.”</span> Anastasia grimaced. <span class="mu-g">“It was a rather unpleasant experience. These two and your assistants managed to prevent a disaster before it had a chance to grow into one.”</span> Ana gave you and Flint a genuinely grateful look, and you responded with a smile, even if she couldn’t see it. Flint laughed. <span class="mu-g">“Yeah, during times like that, I guess I don’t mind being a pile of sand.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“You have a very fitting alias, Mr. Marko.”</span> said Gloria, nodding to herself. Flint wasn’t laughing anymore. A jolt of fear ran through your body, and you were forced to consider whether she had found out about Cat and Prowler, or if she had somehow found a way to peek beneath the surface of your mask. Gloria’s eyes switched between you and Flint, a clear, assessing nature to her gaze. <span class="mu-b">“You boys are a long way from New York. So are the men and women you stopped.”</span> You cleared your throat and raised a finger to the air. <span class="mu-r">“Let’s not forget the elephant in the room. Not this room, though. The one at the Bellagio. This rooftop doesn’t actually qualify as a room, so…”</span> You stopped talking as soon as you realized that everyone was staring at you. <span class="mu-r">“You know what? Nevermind.”</span> you quickly corrected. Gloria returned her attention to Anastasia as if your little outburst hadn’t happened at all. <span class="mu-b">“Am I right to assume that they want the same thing you do?”</span> Ana nodded. <span class="mu-g">“For the most part, yes. I am here on behalf of the Great Families to formally request-”</span> Gloria put a hand up to halt her introduction. <span class="mu-b">“That won’t be necessary, Ms. Kravinoff. I know who you are, where you’ve come from, and why you’re here. You want someone to fund your little vampire hunting campaign, right?”</span> The look Ana gave her was slightly surprised and unnerved. <span class="mu-g">“That is…correct.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 22 Apr 2023 18:38:35 No. 5643227 Report Quoted By:
Gloria smiled slightly, but it didn’t reach her eyes. <span class="mu-b">“And why did you think to come to me about it? To save a city that I have nothing to do with. From what I understand, the theorized invasion is only taking place along the east coast. They won’t even come close to Nevada.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“That will be the case at first, yes.”</span> Ana admitted. <span class="mu-g">“But if you allow them to gain a solid foothold on one side of the country, they will breed and spread their influence until even your home is overtaken.”</span> Gloria scoffed as if she didn’t believe it were possible. <span class="mu-b">“I’d like to see them try and cross this desert. It’d be a death sentence for most of them.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“That is if they haven’t already found a way to compensate for their weaknesses.”</span> Ana countered. Gloria raised an eyebrow, but said nothing. <span class="mu-g">“Our scouts and spies have found evidence of reflective suits being made to shield the vampires from sunlight. They will be weaker during the day, but if they manage to complete this project, they will have a way to hunt during all hours of the day and night, without risk of burning up in the sun.”</span> she continued. Gloria shrugged. <span class="mu-b">“So we just poke holes in their suits. Bullets should do the trick.”</span> Ana shook her head. <span class="mu-g">“You will need more than that. We have good reason to believe that Dracula’s generals will be involved in this attack, as well as Dracula himself.”</span> Gloria’s eyes noticeably widened at that. <span class="mu-b">“Hmm. That <span class="mu-i">does</span> sound like a problem that would require my attention.”</span> she admitted. You all gave her a hopeful look. Could it truly be that easy? After several minutes of agonizing silence, Ms. Munoz nodded. <span class="mu-b">“Alright. If you want my support, then you will have to do something for me. And before I’ll even allow you to attempt the job I have in mind, I’ll have you do some work for me so that I can observe your team in action.”</span> she declared. <span class="mu-b">“I need to know that I can depend on you. You’ve already done a decent job of proving yourselves in front of Araña and Benga, but I can’t afford for you to make any major mistakes.”</span> Huh. So the other girl’s codename was Araña. Good to know. <span class="mu-g">“What sort of jobs did ya have in mind?”</span> Flint asked, crossing his arms in front of his broad chest. Gloria glanced at Flint, before turning to nod in her bodyguard’s direction. <span class="mu-b">“Koa.”</span> The big, burly man reached into his jacket pocket and brandished three folders. He almost handed all three to her, but he hesitated to give her the third one. <span class="mu-r">“Uh, Lu? Didn’t they already solve one of these after that mess down at the Bellagio?”</span> he asked. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 22 Apr 2023 18:40:31 No. 5643230 Report Gloria gestured for him to give her the folder anyway. <span class="mu-b">“They did, but we still need to look into the matter. There might be more of them here, or there could have been an agenda to them coming all the way to Nevada to make a quick buck. Either way, we need to know more.”</span>
Koa nodded and gave her the last folder. She handed two of them to Ana, saving the last one for herself.
<span class="mu-b">“If you can resolve both of these incidents in a satisfactory manner, I’ll brief you on the real problem that I’ve been having.”</span> Gloria said.
You and the others glanced over the documents in an effort to absorb as much information as possible. The first case seemed to be the most confounding, as a series of attacks against stage magicians and performers appeared to be plaguing the City of Sin. There have been complaints about certain tricks and acts having special effects and consequences that were “all too real”.
The second case was far more straightforward in your opinion, and was most likely picked specifically for your team to tackle. Gloria had instructed her two little helpers to locate and obtain something. A severely damaged synthezoid that had disappeared somewhere out in the desert. Gloria thinks that someone may have found it, and were attempting to dissect the deactivated android. But it wasn’t until you saw the identity of this synthezoid that you nearly dropped the folder in shock.
It was Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch, and the very first confirmed American superhero!
What will you say?
>”Do you have any idea why people would want to target stage performers? Are there any suspects in these attacks?” >”If you don’t mind me asking, what do you want with the body of the first Human Torch? Are you thinking of bringing Roberto Da Costa in on this? I hear he’s good with technology.” >”We can help you with that third case if you want. I know some people who are pretty good at gathering information.” >”I would’ve thought that you’d want us to help you sabotage some of the other members of the family that you’re not too fond of. Is Rollo of Area 52 still giving you trouble?” >Offer up your resume and propose a way for her to give you more information on the big job that she’s planning. You might need some time, resources and reinforcements in order to prepare for it.(Write-in.) >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5643230 >”Do you have any idea why people would want to target stage performers? Are there any suspects in these attacks?” >”We can help you with that third case if you want. I know some people who are pretty good at gathering information.” Anonymous
>>5643230 >”Do you have any idea why people would want to target stage performers? Are there any suspects in these attacks?” >>”If you don’t mind me asking, what do you want with the body of the first Human Torch? Are you thinking of bringing Roberto Da Costa in on this? I hear he’s good with technology.” Hammond's body is top priority in my opinion. He'd probably get sold to a foreign military if he isn't cut to pieces right after he's secured.
Also having a sample of genuine Horton Cells would be extremely helpful in the future. Anonymous
We need to get more mutations people
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 22 Apr 2023 23:01:03 No. 5643395 Report >>5643381 Miles Warren is still in possession of a perfectly good genetically mutated spider. But as soon as it bites anyone, it'll die. The only reason he's been able to keep it alive is through genetic splicing and cloning. I was going to give you the option to ask him about it after this. You can either let it bite you, or try to convince someone to let it bite them. Anonymous
>>5643395 Has he not tried to clone the spider? He must have a pretty good grasp of its genetic code already if he can splice its genes with a human's after all.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 22 Apr 2023 23:34:55 No. 5643420 Report Quoted By:
>>5643409 You're welcome to ask him about it later.
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>>5643395 watch it melt us and end the quest. Also are there any game over scenarios? Like if it happens do we take control of someone like Cindy?
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 23 Apr 2023 08:03:56 No. 5643819 Report >>5643760 If for any reason Ben dies, you have several options before you. You can end the quest if you're satisfied with what you've done so far, switch to another character like Cindy, or
keep playing as Ben as you traverse whatever manner of afterlife you've landed yourself in until you can find a way to claw your way back to the mortal realm. Anonymous
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>>5643395 I wanted to bring it up to improve ourselves, only to "accidentally" end up biting one of the kids wunning about our place.
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>>5643230 >>”Do you have any idea why people would want to target stage performers?" >"Well, I have been enough cloners and mind controllers to think of a few reasons to want athletic people..." >>"Are there any suspects in these attacks?” >>”If you don’t mind me asking, what do you want with the body of the first Human Torch? Are you thinking of bringing Roberto Da Costa in on this? I hear he’s good with technology.” Anonymous
>>5643819 Technically speaking, Benny's a Mutant (or "Mutate", whatever), and everybody knows that Mutant Heaven has a revolving door instead of Pearly Gates.
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>>5643819 Everyone knows that supers don't stay dead for long anyway
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 23 Apr 2023 18:12:28 No. 5644124 Report Quoted By:
>>5643231 >>5643237 >>5643880 >”Do you have any idea why people would want to target stage performers? Are there any suspects in these attacks?” >”If you don’t mind me asking, what do you want with the body of the first Human Torch? Are you thinking of bringing Roberto Da Costa in on this? I hear he’s good with technology.” Taking these. Writing...
>>5643911 >>5643935 It really depends on how important you are in some cases. There's a running theory being passed around by some people that explains how time bends around those with a proportional amount of universal importance, causing them to age slower while the world around them progresses as normal. It's sort of a like a justification for the sliding timescale of the mainline universe. Like how Peter has barely aged, but Eddie Brock has a teenage son already.
>>5643871 There are still other spiders that haven't been accounted for, so it's always a possibility.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 23 Apr 2023 19:22:16 No. 5644182 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Do you have any idea why people would want to target stage performers? Do we have any suspects?”</span> Gloria shook her head and let out a sigh. <span class="mu-b">“We’re still looking into it. I thought that, maybe, the Circus of Crime was somehow behind it, which is why we were monitoring their activity before the incident at the Bellagio. But from what I could gather, they weren’t behind any of the attacks other than the one we thwarted.”</span> Gloria explained. <span class="mu-g">“And you believe them?”</span> Ana asked. Gloria scowled at nobody in particular and nodded. <span class="mu-b">“I put them through hell. They’d probably give you their social security number if you glanced in their general direction for too long. Our only lead is this man.”</span> She pulled out a picture and handed it to Ana. You leaned over to see a tall man wearing a green jacket with brown, upswept hair and slightly pointed ears. <span class="mu-b">“He’s been spotted at the site of several incidents, so we have reason to believe that he’s somehow involved. If you can find him and shake him down for information, I think that’d help to shed a little light on this situation.”</span> Both you and Flint took pictures of the photo and saved them to your phones. <span class="mu-g">“Where was his last known location?”</span> Ana inquired. Gloria gestured to the folder. <span class="mu-b">“Everything you need to know is in there. I suspect a hunter/tracker like yourself shouldn’t have any issues running him down.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Finding him will be the easy part.”</span> Ana declared with confidence. <span class="mu-g">“We should be worried about what happens when we finally catch up to him. A cornered rat can oftentimes be unpredictable.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“I’ll leave it up to your judgment how you want to proceed. I only have a few rules that you must follow in this city.”</span> Gloria said. <span class="mu-b">“Firstly, I don’t want any of you using guns in public under any circumstances. Unless it is absolutely necessary, you must not use lethal force where others can see you. I have the local police paid off, but that doesn’t mean that the other members of The Family won’t buy them off as well and force them to intervene on their behalf. If they think that I’m grasping at power or trying to make important business decisions without informing them, they are likely to retaliate.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“So we probably won’t get arrested so long as we don’t cause too much of a ruckus.”</span> you concluded. <span class="mu-r">“Got it.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Second,”</span> Ms. Munoz continued. <span class="mu-b">“Be mindful of the territories that exist in this city. If your target retreats into an area where you can’t comfortably operate, do not pursue unless you are certain that you can detain them in a timely manner. Overstepping your boundaries here can lead to severe punishments, and I will not always be able to protect you. What I can do is provide a map so that we can avoid having this conversation again in the future.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 23 Apr 2023 19:25:28 No. 5644183 Report Quoted By:
Gloria snapped her fingers, and the bodyguard known as Koa stepped forward to offer Ana a printed map, which she stuffed into the folder after examining it for a minute or two. <span class="mu-b">“And lastly, try not to draw too much attention to yourselves. You can go out in full-costume in public, but try not to go into an indoor establishment while wearing a mask. And if you do, try not to get caught, at the very least.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Will do.”</span> you agreed. <span class="mu-g">“Those aren’t a whole lotta rules to follow.”</span> Flint noted. <span class="mu-b">“Those are the only rules you need to know at the moment. If you somehow impress me by breaking a rule that I hadn’t anticipated you breaking, then we’ll discuss things further from there. Any other unspoken rules that I haven’t mentioned aren’t worth talking about. I’m guessing you’re all smart enough to figure things out on your own.”</span> Gloria said. <span class="mu-b">“If you run into any trouble, call me or the hotel and I’ll try and get you sorted.”</span>>Gloria Munoz has been added to your Contacts! When no one said anything for a while, you raised your hand until Gloria turned to look at you. <span class="mu-r">“Um…if you don’t mind me asking, what do you want with the body of the first Human Torch? Are you thinking of bringing Roberto Da Costa in on this? I hear he’s good with technology.”</span> Gloria gave you a long, thoughtful look that told you she had been expecting this question to come up, but was still undecided on how exactly she should answer. <span class="mu-b">“The reason why I want the body shouldn’t matter. If you do well enough to earn my trust and respect, then I’ll explain when and if I decide to brief you on the specifics of the job I’m preparing.”</span> she explained. <span class="mu-r">“Fair enough.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“And as for Roberto…I don’t think I’ll be bringing him on this. Not yet, at least. I still don’t know how he’d react to the news of me searching for his body in the first place.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Is it that important?”</span> Ana asked. Gloria nodded. <span class="mu-b">“More than you could possibly imagine. If I can get my hands on the Horton Cells that compose his body, I would be one step closer to getting back something that I lost a long time ago. And so long as you don’t disappoint me, I’ll gladly fund your damn vampire hunt.”</span> she declared. <span class="mu-b">“Hell, I’d even hunt down Dracula myself if it came down to it.”</span> She had obviously meant it as a joke, but there was something in her eyes that told you there was a part of her that had seriously meant it. You were beginning to wonder just what this woman was capable of that made her think she could square up with the King of Vampires. —---------- (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 23 Apr 2023 19:26:28 No. 5644184 Report What mission do you want to tackle first?
>The Mystery of the Stage Performer Attacks. >The Hunt for the Human Torch’s Body. >Suggest the idea of splitting up the team.(Write-in.) >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5644184 >The Mystery of the Stage Performer Attacks. Anonymous
>>5644184 >>The Hunt for the Human Torch’s Body. Anonymous
>>5644184 >The Hunt for the Human Torch’s Body. This sounds like the priority mission, and I don't want to split the team up if we can help it.
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>>5644184 >The Hunt for the Human Torch’s Body. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 24 Apr 2023 13:35:27 No. 5644890 Report Quoted By:
>>5644257 >>5644259 >>5644742 >The Hunt for the Human Torch’s Body. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 24 Apr 2023 15:29:51 No. 5644944 Report Quoted By:
Seeing as how half of your fellow Desperados/co-captains weren’t here, the decision was a bit easier to make when you floated the suggestion of tackling the Human Torch mission first. Everyone could sense that this task held a measure of extreme importance to your new employer. She wasn’t telling you absolutely everything about the details of her situation, but you didn’t exactly need to know the whole story yet. You needed her help, and she needed yours. That was all that mattered. When you were all in agreement, Ana presented your decision to Gloria, who nodded gratefully and explained how her two helpers would take you all to the site of Jim Hammond’s last documented location. It was only later on that you discovered it was also the site of a sizable nuclear explosion caused by that very same synthezoid. —------ The following morning, you got up early, ate some complimentary breakfast, and made your way out of the hotel with your briefcase in hand. Several minutes later, when you were sure that there weren’t any prying eyes in the area, you changed into your Huntsman costume and swung off to meet with the rest of your team at a café that Koa told you about. Evidently, you were the last to arrive, as the others were already settling in and eating with Araña, Benga and, surprisingly, Koa himself. When he noticed your presence, he gave you a warm smile and a friendly wave. <span class="mu-r">“Hey, how’s it? You sleep well?”</span> he asked. Did he know that you were staying at the hotel? <span class="mu-r">“I slept fine, thanks.”</span> you said, sitting down beside Ana. The café was almost entirely empty, giving you all plenty of room to push the chairs and tables together. You suspected that they rented the place out for the morning. It made it much easier for a group of costumed individuals to meet up when there weren’t any prying eyes around. Koa nodded absently, not seeming to think too much of your statement. <span class="mu-r">“Then I hope you don’t mind my being here. These two aren’t tall enough to see over the steering wheel yet, so I’ve been assigned as your driver today.”</span> he said, nodding to the kids, which earned him a flat glare from Benga. Despite being indoors, Araña was still wearing her aviators, so it was a bit hard to see how she genuinely felt about the accurate diss. <span class="mu-g">“Aren’t you kids a little young to be heading into a radioactive zone in the middle of the Mojave Desert?”</span> Prowler asked, Araña took a sip of her orange juice with a satisfied grin on her face. <span class="mu-r">“Why, yes. Yes we are.”</span> she responded. <span class="mu-g">“We’ve got hazmat suits for everyone.”</span> Benga volunteered. You perked up at the prospect of a new suit, but upon closer investigation, you learned that it was just a normal hazmat suit. Your shoulders slumped and you dejectedly pushed the eggs around your plate with a fork while the others conversed. <span class="mu-g">“I don’t need one. I’m made of sand.”</span> Flint protested. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 24 Apr 2023 15:33:48 No. 5644947 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-b">“Sand that can carry radiation back to the city if you aren’t careful.”</span> Cat reminded him. Flint just shrugged. <span class="mu-g">“So I’ll change into a lump of non-radioactive sand before we get back. What’s the big deal?”</span> <span class="mu-g">“You mean to say that you are entirely immune to the effects of radiation?”</span> Ana asked. <span class="mu-g">“Probably.”</span> Flint guessed. <span class="mu-g">“I don’t get sick, and poison don’t work on me, so I don’t think it’s something that I actually need to worry about.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“I’m hearing a lot of ‘maybes’ and ‘probable's’ and not enough confident assertions.”</span> Araña noted. You hummed thoughtfully. <span class="mu-r">“Actually, that sounds pretty reasonable. Just be sure not to get into the car while you’re glowing in the dark. I’m not ready for another mutation quite yet.”</span> Araña gave you an odd look. <span class="mu-r">“And what exactly caused you to mutate the first time?”</span> she asked. You waved a hand impassively. <span class="mu-r">“Radioactive spider-bite. No big deal.”</span> Araña tapped the side of her glasses and panned the room with her gaze. <span class="mu-r">“Am I the only one worried that there’s going to be a concerning amount of radioactive people sitting in our car? I mean, the fact that there’s more than one is kind of weird, right?”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Don’t worry, sweet pea. That’s what the hazmat suits are for.” Felicia said in a reassuring tone. Araña didn’t look nearly as convinced, however. <span class="mu-r">“I’m <span class="mu-s">so</span> negotiating hazard pay after this is over.”</span> she mumbled to herself. —------- After breakfast, all of you piled into a large vehicle capable of holding all of you and rolled off towards your destination. Once you were far enough away from the city, you all got out to change into your hazmat suits. They were a bit stuffy out here in this dry heat, but you thought it better to be prepared and safe rather than comfortable. However, once you were about 15 minutes into your journey, you all thought it better to slightly undo your suits and open the windows to let some air in. There was no reason for you to get all sweaty before the operation even properly began. And seeing as how you were going to be in here for a while, there was no harm in engaging in small talk. (Cont.)</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 24 Apr 2023 15:35:38 No. 5644953 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-b">“Sand that can carry radiation back to the city if you aren’t careful.”</span> Cat reminded him. Flint just shrugged. <span class="mu-g">“So I’ll change into a lump of non-radioactive sand before we get back. What’s the big deal?”</span> <span class="mu-g">“You mean to say that you are entirely immune to the effects of radiation?”</span> Ana asked. <span class="mu-g">“Probably.”</span> Flint guessed. <span class="mu-g">“I don’t get sick, and poison don’t work on me, so I don’t think it’s something that I actually need to worry about.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“I’m hearing a lot of ‘maybes’ and ‘probable's’ and not enough confident assertions.”</span> Araña noted. You hummed thoughtfully. <span class="mu-r">“Actually, that sounds pretty reasonable. Just be sure not to get into the car while you’re glowing in the dark. I’m not ready for another mutation quite yet.”</span> Araña gave you an odd look. <span class="mu-r">“And what exactly caused you to mutate the first time?”</span> she asked. You waved a hand impassively. <span class="mu-r">“Radioactive spider-bite. No big deal.”</span> Araña tapped the side of her glasses and panned the room with her gaze. <span class="mu-r">“Am I the only one worried that there’s going to be a concerning amount of radioactive people sitting in our car? I mean, the fact that there’s more than one is kind of weird, right?”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Don’t worry, sweet pea. That’s what the hazmat suits are for.”</span> Felicia said in a reassuring tone. Araña didn’t look nearly as convinced, however. <span class="mu-r">“I’m <span class="mu-s">so</span> negotiating hazard pay after this is over.”</span> she mumbled to herself. —------- After breakfast, all of you piled into a large vehicle capable of holding all of you and rolled off towards your destination. Once you were far enough away from the city, you all got out to change into your hazmat suits. They were a bit stuffy out here in this dry heat, but you thought it better to be prepared and safe rather than comfortable. However, once you were about 15 minutes into your journey, you all thought it better to slightly undo your suits and open the windows to let some air in. There was no reason for you to get all sweaty before the operation even properly began. And seeing as how you were going to be in here for a while, there was no harm in engaging in small talk to kill time. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 24 Apr 2023 15:36:39 No. 5644956 Report >”So, how’d you guys come to work for Gloria? Did you grow up around The Family, or did you get adopted into it.” >”I know that we’ve got some expert trackers in the car with us right now, but how exactly are we supposed to track something that might’ve been removed from this desert long before we found it. Footprints and tire tracks wouldn't last too long out here.” >”What do we do if another member of the family has taken the body? Depending on who it is, and how much they know, I’m not sure if they’d be willing to negotiate.” >”You know, the more I think about it, the more I regret not bringing my Big Wheel with me. I could’ve gotten some serious mileage out of it with its off-road capabilities.” >Take this time to text someone while you still have a decent signal.(Who?) >On second thought. You should probably just keep your mouth shut and focus on the mission at hand. Pastebins:
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>>5644956 >”I know that we’ve got some expert trackers in the car with us right now, but how exactly are we supposed to track something that might’ve been removed from this desert long before we found it. Footprints and tire tracks wouldn't last too long out here.” >”What do we do if another member of the family has taken the body? Depending on who it is, and how much they know, I’m not sure if they’d be willing to negotiate.” Anonymous
>>5644956 >>”You know, the more I think about it, the more I regret not bringing my Big Wheel with me. I could’ve gotten some serious mileage out of it with its off-road capabilities.” >”I know that we’ve got some expert trackers in the car with us right now, but how exactly are we supposed to track something that might’ve been removed from this desert long before we found it. Footprints and tire tracks wouldn't last too long out here.” Anonymous
>>5644956 I would have liked to call Cindy in the evening before, just to check in on her, no big
should have brought the silver lining suit along to protect ourselves against such radiation.
>”So, how’d you guys come to work for Gloria? Did you grow up around The Family, or did you get adopted into it.” >”What do we do if another member of the family has taken the body? Depending on who it is, and how much they know, I’m not sure if they’d be willing to negotiate.” Anonymous
>>5645123 >should have brought the silver lining suit along to protect ourselves against such radiation. No need for that, as Benny has RADIOACTIVE SPIDER BLOOD. And he should be aware of it too since Morbius made a comment about it in the past.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 25 Apr 2023 18:40:36 No. 5646222 Report Quoted By:
>>5644970 >>5645019 >>5645123 >”I know that we’ve got some expert trackers in the car with us right now, but how exactly are we supposed to track something that might’ve been removed from this desert long before we found it. Footprints and tire tracks wouldn't last too long out here.” >”What do we do if another member of the family has taken the body? Depending on who it is, and how much they know, I’m not sure if they’d be willing to negotiate.” Apologies for the delay. I needed some sleep when I got home. Taking these. Writing...
>>5645139 That might not mean what you think it means, anon.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 25 Apr 2023 20:35:58 No. 5646414 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“I know we’ve got some expert trackers in the car with us right now, but how exactly are we supposed to track something that might’ve been removed from this desert long before we found it. Footprints and tire tracks wouldn’t last long out here.”</span> you noted. <span class="mu-g">“I was thinking the same thing.”</span> Prowler added. <span class="mu-g">“Do we have some sort of tracker that can detect trace amounts of radiation from his body?”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Have faith, Huntsman.”</span> Ana said, her eyes closed in contemplative meditation. <span class="mu-g">“There is bound to be some trace of him, or whatever may have removed him from his resting place.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“At the very least, we’ve got a pretty good idea of where he might be.”</span> Koa chimed in from the driver’s seat. <span class="mu-r">“After he flew into the desert and blew himself up, everyone pretty much lost track of him. But as soon as Ms. Munoz caught wind of the story, she’s been quietly searching for him with whatever resources she had at her disposal. But the Mojave is massive, and there are a lot of places for weird things to hide out here.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Like the time the Hulk was found hiding out here.”</span> Benga said. <span class="mu-r">“Yeah, like that.”</span> Koa agreed. <span class="mu-b">“And if we don’t find anything?”</span> Cat asked. <span class="mu-r">“Then we switch to Plan B.”</span> Araña answered. Flint raised an eyebrow. <span class="mu-g">“And that is?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Ask the locals.”</span> Koa said, refusing to elaborate any further. Well, so long as they were confident… <span class="mu-r">“Okay. What do we do if another member of the family has taken the body?”</span> you inquired. <span class="mu-r">“Depending on who it is, and what they know, I’m not sure if they’d be willing to negotiate.”</span> Araña nodded her agreement. <span class="mu-r">“We’re royally fucked if it’s Rollo and Gray boys. If it’s Roberto, then we might have a shot at coming to an agreement.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Gray boys?”</span> Flint said, giving her a questioning look. <span class="mu-r">“Rollo’s an alien. He and his people crash-landed here in the 60’s, and they’ve been here ever since. It’s why their tech is as advanced as it is. Roberto keeps trying to reverse engineer their stuff, and it’s created some bad blood between them.”</span> Koa gave Araña a warning look. <span class="mu-r">“Watch it, now…”</span> She just shrugged. <span class="mu-r">“What? It doesn’t matter if they know. We’ve got aliens all over the place these days.”</span> she argued. <span class="mu-r">“Besides, if they didn’t want to get found out, maybe they shouldn’t have made their casino into a giant honking spaceship!”</span> <span class="mu-b">“She’s got you there.”</span> Cat said with a playful grin. Koa grumbled something under his breath and refocused his attention on the road. —--------- The rest of the ride was mostly uneventful. No one wanted to give away too much information to the other party, so there was very little interaction beyond the usual banter and small-talk. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 25 Apr 2023 20:40:41 No. 5646420 Report After about an hour of off-roading had passed, you were all instructed to fully equip your hazmat suits. A little while after that, the car came to a full stop, and everyone climbed out to stretch their legs. When it was your turn, you noticed that everyone other than Koa was frozen in place. You frowned in confusion and turned to stare at whatever had caught their attention, and you suddenly found yourself wearing the exact same dumbfounded expression. Standing before you, a couple yards away, was what appeared to be a castle of glass. Towering crystal shards jutted up from the ground, pointing towards the sky and refracting the harsh sunlight as a kind of murky, rainbow color. The protrusions spread out in all directions, somehow creating a construct the size of a small town. <span class="mu-g">“What is this…?”</span> Ana asked, sounding as if the sight had taken her breath away. <span class="mu-r">“When the Torch self-destructed, he released enough concentrated nuclear energy to make the site of the Yucca Flats incident look like a kid had been playing with a firecracker.”</span> Koa explained. <span class="mu-r">“The resulting explosion glassed the sand surrounding him, creating the unofficial national monument you see before you today.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“This is incredible…”</span> you breathed, finding yourself inexplicably drawn to the unusual structure. Even the usually stoic Benga couldn’t deny its allure. <span class="mu-r">“There’ll be time enough for sightseeing later.”</span> Koa interrupted. <span class="mu-r">“For now, we look for clues.”</span> —-------- Over the next few hours, you and the others searched the area around the crystalline structure for any signs of recent activity, as well as running tests on the material that composed it. Prowler was eventually able to find trace amounts of Horton Cells within the crystal, but no Torch. You, Cat, Araña and Flint searched underground. Well…it was more Flint, with his ability to bond with sand and shift it around his body. You and Cat mostly just used the alternate settings on your lenses to try and find the deceased android’s final resting place. But as you had all feared, you were unable to find the actual body. At that point, it was pretty much up to Ana. Benga seemed to want to help, so Anastasia turned the investigation into a learning experience. You sat in on it as well, trying not to get in the way of either of them. Watching the two of them work was a sight to behold. While she did, Ana told you about the time she spent learning from Bedouins in the Middle East, and how they taught her how to “read the sands”. She tried teaching you how to spot subtle impressions in the sand, but you weren’t quite able to see what she saw before she pointed it out to you. Benga managed to impress her with what little knowledge and skill she possessed, and you found yourself working even harder to invoke a similar reaction from her.>Roll 1d100, bo3!
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>>5646439 Let it be known that I am utterly incapable of fucking around.
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>>5646441 but now we're gonna find out
Flint, what do your people have to say?
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 25 Apr 2023 22:12:25 No. 5646485 Report Quoted By:
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>99 At first, you weren’t very optimistic about your chances of actually finding anything worthwhile. But to everyone’s surprise, including your own, you managed to find something that stuck out as unusual to you. Not quite tire tracks, but a trail of disturbed sand within a consistent radius. Sort of like a helicopter had been flowing low to the ground and sent everything around and beneath it flying off in all directions. <span class="mu-g">“I’m thinking hover tech was used here.”</span> Benga concluded. <span class="mu-g">“An astute observation.”</span> Ana observed, before turning a pride-filled smile towards you. <span class="mu-g">“Nice find. I’m not sure if <span class="mu-i">I</span> would have caught that.”</span> Maybe it was the desert heat, or the stuffiness of the hazmat suit, but you could feel heat spreading through your face. <span class="mu-r">“You’re just being modest. I’m sure you would have found it.”</span> you said, giving her a light tap on the shoulder. <span class="mu-g">“Do not sell yourself short, Huntsman. You show great promise. Perhaps one of these days we can truly put your skills to the test.”</span> Ana said, excitement clear in her voice and expression, even through the screen of her helmet. You liked the idea of taking another trip with Anastasia in the future. And maybe this time you could finally have some alone time. No looming threats or agendas to worry about. Just you, her, and whatever exotic location you chose to retreat to. <span class="mu-r">“We’ve got something to work with, people!”</span> Koa called out. <span class="mu-r">“Let’s get a move on.”</span> —--------- Now that you had a trail to follow, you all hopped back into the car and drove slowly so that Ana and Flint could lead you towards your destination. Koa was grateful for their efficiency. Especially because it allowed him to avoid entering what he described as “Mojave City”. According to Araña, it was a town in the middle of the desert where people pretended to be post-apocalyptic survivors and shunned any and all forms of government control. They were almost entirely independent, but they were open to trade with outside parties. The camp was apparently home to mutates, mutants and inhumans like, with little to no discrimination between them. You absently wondered what Callisto would’ve thought of such a place. It was nice to know that others were open to providing outcasts with refuge in the same way that she did. You almost regretted not taking the detour so that you could take pictures, but you weren’t sure if the people there would appreciate that. Probably not. —------- (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 25 Apr 2023 23:21:18 No. 5646540 Report Quoted By:
The tracking effort was slow-going, but it was steady. By this time, you were all able to change out of your hazmat suits and Flint had replaced his sand supply to be less radioactive. Now that you were able to breathe, you took this opportunity to stick your head out the window and appreciate the scenery. There…honestly wasn’t a whole lot to see out here, but it was definitely different from New York! And you had always said that you wanted to travel if you ever had the chance to. <span class="mu-g">“Stop the car.”</span> Ana demanded. Koa did so without protest, but he had a puzzled expression on his face. <span class="mu-r">“What’s the matter?”</span> <span class="mu-g">“The trail. It ends here.”</span> Ana said, sounding just as confused as she climbed out of the truck. <span class="mu-g">“It just…ends.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Did we lose it?”</span> Cat asked. Everyone glanced at each other hopefully, praying that someone would speak up with a solution. And to your surprise, Flint was the one to step up. <span class="mu-g">“I don’t think so.”</span> he said, still in his colorless sand form. <span class="mu-g">“I can feel something down there.”</span> Without warning, he dove into the sand, disappearing into the dune and reappearing as a much larger version of himself. The sand below him swirled and parted like a gaping maw, threatening to swallow the truck and everyone in it whole. Thankfully, he had the presence of mind to gently push you all away before that could happen. The sight of him pushing the sand around in a perfect circle evoked nightmarish thoughts of the worms from Dune, and you silently hoped that Mongolian Deathworms weren’t a real thing in this world. Your thoughts were interrupted by a giant hand made of sand picking you all up and pushing you aside once more, as a sloping staircase formed where the car had once been. And at the end of the sandstone staircase was a hatch that looked woefully out of place sticking out of the ground. Everyone in the car exclaimed with a mixture of bewilderment and amazement as you all slowly got out to inspect the newly excavated area. Flint's smug face popped out of a nearby wall, clearly satisfied with himself. <span class="mu-g">“Ta-da!”</span> You leveled your fist with the wall, and a sandy copy of Flint’s own hand came out to dap you up. “Sandy, you big, beautiful bastard! You did it!” you exclaimed. <span class="mu-g">“Of course. Whoever took the body must have brought it down there.”</span> Ana observed. <span class="mu-r">“What is it? An underground bunker or facility?”</span> Araña asked. <span class="mu-b">“Only one way to find out.”</span> Cat said, cracking her knuckles. <span class="mu-b">“Give me a few minutes with this thing and I should be able to get it open.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Ooh! Let me help. I’m pretty good at getting into place where I shouldn’t.”</span> Araña said, volunteering herself. Prowler looked like he was ready to chip in at a moment’s notice, as well. His hands were already searching his utility belt for the appropriate tools for the job. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 25 Apr 2023 23:22:19 No. 5646542 Report What will you do?
>Let them crack that hatch open so that you can find this synthezoid! >Suggest that they hang back so you can call Gloria and update her on the progress of your mission. >You don’t really have the patience for skullduggery in this damn heat. FLint should just bust this thing open and flood the place with sand. >Pull the doors open slightly so that Prowler can let a surveillance drone in. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5646542 >Pull the doors open slightly so that Prowler can let a surveillance drone in. Anonymous
>>5646542 >Pull the doors open slightly so that Prowler can let a surveillance drone in. >Let them crack that hatch open so that you can find this synthezoid! Anonymous
>>5646542 >>Let them crack that hatch open so that you can find this synthezoid! Anonymous
>>5646542 >"How likely is it that whoever is down there already knows we're here?" If they think it's likely, we can do a bit of brute force
>Pull the doors open slightly so that Prowler can let a surveillance drone in. And since I think we won't have cell reception down there...
>Call Gloria and update her on the progress of your mission. Transmit coordinates, if she doesn't hear back within- yadda yadda Anonymous
So can I get a link to a cyborg human torch who nukes himself? Maybe I missed an update or bc I haven't followed FF in decades.
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>>5646542 >>Let them crack that hatch open so that you can find this synthezoid! Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 26 Apr 2023 16:54:47 No. 5647265 Report >>5646544 >>5646545 >>5646547 >>5646927 >>5647191 >Pull the doors open slightly so that Prowler can let a surveillance drone in. >Let them crack that hatch open so that you can find this synthezoid! Taking these. Writing...
>>5646939 This mission is about recovering the body of the first Human Torch, Jim Hammond, synthetic android that had almost the same powerset, with the exception of his flames having the ability to go nuclear. Him and Johnny Storm share a her name, but that's about it, I think.
I just like pulling out slightly obscure stuff, honestly.
https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Jim_Hammond_(Earth-616) Anonymous
>>5647265 OH no issue just didn't know that. I liked the crystal sand touch. In Saudia Arabia they sell desert diamonds which is sand turned to glass from lightning. I have some pretty cool things.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 26 Apr 2023 17:15:04 No. 5647283 Report >>5647281 Sounds neat! You're welcome to take some of this back home with you if you can get it to stop being so radioactive!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 26 Apr 2023 17:56:30 No. 5647308 Report Quoted By:
You thought about pulling the doors apart slightly so that Prowler could toss in a recon drone, but Cat shot the idea down because she was afraid of a forced entry raising an alarm. You could respect her caution, so you decided to wait until she was finished to go through with your idea. It took her about 10-12 minutes to stealthily disable the alarm and hijack the door controls using a mixture of her knowledge, Prowler’s tech, and Araña’s deft fingers. The kid really did know a thing or two about breaking into places. You tried not to stare as a bead of sweat traveled down Cat’s neck and disappeared into her cleavage. Now that you thought about it, it wasn’t often that you saw her sweat. <span class="mu-b">“That had to be the most needlessly advanced door that I’ve ever had to break into.”</span> she proclaimed, taking pride in a job well done. <span class="mu-b">“Whoever’s down there really doesn’t want any visitors.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Well I hope they take IOU’s, because we’re not leaving without that droid.”</span> you declared. <span class="mu-g">“Let’s do some scouting first.”</span> Prowler suggested, as he pulled out a tiny drone from his belt, and gently placed it on the metal platform. There, its wings unfurled, and it began to hover several inches above the ground at the command of Prowler’s controller. <span class="mu-g">“Isn’t that what you wanted to do in the first place?”</span> You and Cat managed to pull the doors open <span class="mu-i">just</span> wide enough to allow the drone entry into the bunker. From the Prowler’s screen, you couldn’t see much. It was just flying down a long, dark elevator shaft for a while. Cat briefly explained how she had to disconnect the door controls from the elevator platform earlier. It was the only way to avoid detection so early into your infiltration attempt. After a few minutes, the drone came across a large, steel door that it couldn’t open by itself. Prowler cursed to himself, before looking for an alternative entrance. Shortly after, he spotted an air vent that was just big enough to accommodate the drone. Prowler activated the drone’s laser cutting tool, creating an opening for it to slip through. He then flew his device through the unusually clean vent, making sharp turns so as to avoid crashing into any walls, until he came across another such opening that was vulnerable to the cutting tool. Once it was through, you were able to get a full view of the room beyond the steel door. And as soon as you saw the room’s layout, color-scheme and the familiar uniforms of the people within, you knew exactly what it was that you were dealing with. <span class="mu-r">“Please tell me those are just unionized beekeepers.”</span> you joked. Prowler narrowed his eyes. <span class="mu-g">“Nope. This is an A.I.M. facility. It’s starting to make sense why they’d want this body for themselves.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Then let’s steal it back.”</span> Cat suggested. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 26 Apr 2023 17:57:49 No. 5647310 Report <span class="mu-r">“That might be more complicated than you think.”</span> Araña said. Everyone turned to look at her, but she glanced back at Koa as if to ask for permission to indulge you further. He gave her a terse nod.
<span class="mu-r">“A.I.M. is Roberto’s territory. He’s technically the Director of this branch.”</span> she explained.
Felicia’s eyebrows shot up. <span class="mu-b">“A.I.M.’s operating out of Las Vegas? Why?”</span>
Araña shrugged slightly, looking mildly uncomfortable. <span class="mu-r">“Roberto’s supposedly been building something with the self-learning A.I. that he’s been developing in his museum. I’m not exactly sure what it is, but I think Gloria might.”</span>
<span class="mu-g">“Would we be overstepping our boundaries by entering this facility?”</span> Ana asked.
Araña made a thoughtful noise and scratched the side of her head. <span class="mu-r">“This isn’t anywhere near his physical territory. Their facility shouldn’t extend this far out. So I don’t think it would <span class="mu-i">technically</span> be against the rules?”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“I’m hearing a lot of ‘maybes’ in there.”</span> you said, turning her own words back around on her.
<span class="mu-g">“I can’t reach Gloria from here.”</span> Benga announced, holding Koa’s phone. <span class="mu-g">“The signal’s fuzzy out here.”</span>
Koa cursed in a language that you didn’t quite recognize and ran his hands through his hair.
Araña’s brows were knitted together in consternation, before a devious grin formed on her lips.
<span class="mu-r">“Hey, Benga. What about Rollo’s cloaking devices?”</span>
The other girl frowned at her. <span class="mu-g">“What about them?”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“We can use them to disguise ourselves as A.I.M. scientists, go down there and grab the bot without raising any eyebrows!”</span> Araña suggested.
<span class="mu-g">“Except we don’t have any of Rollo’s devices.”</span> Benga reminded her.
<span class="mu-r">“So? Let’s go get some.”</span>
Koa didn’t look at all pleased with the direction that this conversation was taking.
What will you do?
>Vote to infiltrate the facility anyway. If they aren’t meant to be here, then you’re technically not breaking any rules. >Pull out for now. Gloria will probably want to talk to Roberto about this. >Defer to Koa’s judgment on this. He is your handler, after all. >Support Araña’s suggestion. It was risky as hell, but it might increase your chances of success. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5647310 >Defer to Koa’s judgment on this. He is your handler, after all. When in doubt, shift the blame
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>>5647310 >Defer to Koa’s judgment on this. He is your handler, after all. Gloria put him on this job for a reason. Besides, I'm sure he won't want to go back to his boss empty handed.
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>Defer to Koa’s judgment on this. He is your handler, after all. if our opinion is asked:
We came to look for where we have to go, we didn't expect to go on and infiltrate a facility, we might be underprepared for that.
The politics and implications of it are also beyond our paygrade.
But if you say go, I guess we go.
>>5647281 >>5647283 isn't that just fulgurite?
I know it can get pretty pricey for a large piece.
Selling that isn't exclusive to Saudi Arabia
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>>5647338 I know it isn't just posting about my personal experience.
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>>5647310 >>Support Araña’s suggestion. It was risky as hell, but it might increase your chances of success. I like the plan. Gotta stick with our fellow spiders
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 26 Apr 2023 21:50:14 No. 5647457 Report Quoted By:
>>5647312 >>5647321 >>5647322 >>5647338 >Defer to Koa’s judgment on this. He is your handler, after all. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 26 Apr 2023 23:39:09 No. 5647602 Report Quoted By:
All at once, everyone looked at Koa, who had his face scrunched up unhappily. After a moment’s pause, he took the phone back from Benga and gestured for everyone to get back into the truck. <span class="mu-r">“Come on. We’re pulling out.”</span> he declared. <span class="mu-r">“We don’t know exactly what’s waiting for us down there, and we’re not ready for a fight like that right now. If we meet up with Ms. Munoz and she tells us to go in, then we’ll go in. But at the very least, we’ll be more prepared for it than we are now.”</span> Everyone nodded their agreement, some more begrudging than others. It was a rational decision. He wasn’t saying no to any of the suggestions being thrown around, but he acknowledged that the best thing to do now was to regroup and come up with a proper plan. Even if the A.I.M. researchers found out that you were here, there was no way for them to move an entire facility. There also wasn’t any reason to believe that they would immediately assume that you were after the synthezoid, so they probably wouldn’t try to hide it or relocate it immediately. Flint did a pretty good job of covering up your tracks out there. You just had to hope that there was a possibility of you being able to come back out here and grab the suit before you were found out. —-------- The ride back to the city felt long, but it gave you all the chance to try and plan out a potential break-in from the entrance that Prowler’s drone mapped out. You were, of course, sorely lacking in information regarding the base’s defenses, surveillance equipment, and on-site personnel, but it felt better than just sitting in silence the entire way back. Araña was confident that she could steal a cloaking device from Rollo’s boys in Area 52, and she seemed adamant on bringing the matter up with Gloria when during the debrief. Koa still didn’t like the idea of antagonizing another member of the family, even if it was Gloria’s rival, but you could also tell that he wasn’t willing to come out of this empty-handed. Whatever this synthezoid body meant to Gloria, it was important enough that she was willing to involve outsiders in her operation. From what you could gather, the Family was a tightly knit bunch that handled their affairs in-house. You were still struggling to wrap your head around the idea that the cops wouldn’t bother you so long as you played by her rules. There were no Helicarriers to rein you in if you caused a scene, and no Avengers to punish you for your misdeeds. Being here gave you a strange sense of freedom that you hadn’t felt since the very first time you’d discovered your powers. And all this was from a woman who barely trusted you. You wondered what it would be like if you managed to get on her good side. —------ It had gotten dark when you reentered the Mirage from a secret entrance. By now, the building was lit up by LED’s and the prop volcano was roaring to life. You took a few pictures with your mask’s lenses and discreetly saved them to your phone for later.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 26 Apr 2023 23:40:17 No. 5647606 Report Quoted By:
To your delight, this upcoming meeting wasn’t going to be held on a cold, breezy rooftop. Instead, you were escorted to a private lounge with a fully stocked mini-bar, delectable refreshments, and plush chairs that you could sink into and lose yourself in. Even Ms. Munoz couldn’t maintain that same severe expression that she had worn during your last meeting. You all waited patiently while Koa explained the entire situation to Ms. Munoz. Every now and again, her eyebrows would raise marginally, or she would change the position of her mouth to portray a different version of her displeasure. She wasn’t so much disappointed in Koa or any of you, but seemed dissatisfied with the situation as a whole. Once she was all caught up, she sat back in her chair and folded her hands in front of her. After an uncomfortably long silence where everyone other than Flint had tried to help themselves to the available refreshments as quietly as they possibly could, Gloria sat up and began pacing around the room. <span class="mu-b">“Change of plans. I’m going to be meeting with Roberto after all.”</span> she declared. <span class="mu-b">“Either this is his organization hiding things from him, or he’s been keeping some serious secrets. Either way, it means that he isn’t willing to give us the synthezoid, or he isn’t in a position to give it to us. And I find it far more likely that the former is true.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“What do you have in mind?”</span> Ana asked. Gloria’s eyes searched the room until she found Araña. <span class="mu-b">“Koa tells me that you had a plan? Let’s hear it.”</span> Araña readily explained her scheme with a devious grin on her face, while Gloria listened with increasing interest. When she was done, Araña sat back down and waited to be addressed once more. <span class="mu-b">“It’s risky. We’re already risking a fight with Roberto by attempting to take the synthezoid. Pissing off Rollo at the same time wouldn’t put us in a good position. Delgi probably won’t get involved, but he’ll definitely try to make things harder for us if we’re caught.”</span> Koa frowned at her. <span class="mu-r">“What do you mean ‘if we’re caught’?”</span> Gloria didn’t respond immediately, instead crossing the room in long strides and opening a hidden compartment in the wall. From there, she removed two flat, lime green bean-shaped devices that fit comfortably in her hands. <span class="mu-b">“We don’t need to steal the cloaking devices because I already have some.”</span> Araña cheered as Koa ran a hand down his face and muttered a curse. <span class="mu-b">“But if you’re still willing to go through with this plan, I’d still need you to break into Rollo’s place.”</span> Gloria continued. Araña stopped cheering and gave her a confused look. <span class="mu-r">“What? Why?”</span> Felicia laid back and gave Ms. Munoz an appreciative smile. <span class="mu-b">“Because she doesn’t want the stolen tech to be traced back to her. We’d have to use the cloaking devices to disguise ourselves as someone else while we stole the other cloaking devices.”</span> she concluded. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 26 Apr 2023 23:45:02 No. 5647616 Report Quoted By:
Gloria nodded her approval. <span class="mu-b">“Exactly. If we just ran in there, people would start asking where the tech came from. But if we can create a false trail for them to follow, then it’ll throw them off our scent.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Wouldn’t it be preferable to avoid meeting with this ‘Roberto’ if you didn’t want to draw suspicion to yourself?”</span> Ana said. <span class="mu-g">“That only tells him that you have a reason to steal it. The timing would also be very inconvenient.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“She’s right.”</span> Koa offered. <span class="mu-r">“This is a bad idea, ma’am.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Of course she’s right, Koa. But this isn’t up for negotiation. I need that robot, and Roberto isn’t just going to give it to me if I ask nicely. So our best bet is to bait Rollo into a conflict with Roberto by leading them to the base.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Waitwaitwait. You want us to get caught stealing the closing devices, and then purposefully let them follow us to the lab?”</span> you asked. Gloria shook her head. <span class="mu-b">“No. I want you to get caught stealing the cloaking devices, and then purposefully let them follow you back to the Forbidden City casino, where you’ll pretend to be employees of Silas Thorne. Once Rollo busts his chops a bit, you’ll sneak out the back door and <span class="mu-s">then</span> let him follow you to the facility.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Why Silas?”</span> Benga asked. <span class="mu-b">“Because one: I need that robot. And two: fuck that guy. He’s a dick.”</span> Koa was sputtering at this point, clearly struggling to keep his cool in front of his employer. <span class="mu-r">“Ma’am, why do you want this so bad? If you want a synthezoid, we can always buy another one on the market.”</span> Gloria ran a hand through her hair, seemingly experiencing the same problem that her bodyguard was. <span class="mu-b">“No, Koa. I need <span class="mu-i">that</span> one! Nothing else will work!”</span> <span class="mu-r">“But why!?”</span> Koa insisted. Gloria was breathing hard now, her nostrils flaring as she glared at Koa, and then at the rest of you. She took some time to calm down, but she still looked rather agitated. <span class="mu-b">“Let it be known that what I’m about to say has to stay in this room. If I catch wind of any of you blabbing about it, then you’ll have to answer to me personally.”</span> Gloria’s eyes began to glow a bright orange, with smoking wafting out of the corners. <span class="mu-b">“Is that clear?”</span> Everyone nodded. <span class="mu-b">“Good. Now, if none of you want to be responsible for keeping this secret, I will gladly give you the opportunity to leave the room.”</span> Gloria said, gesturing towards the door. When no one moved, she nodded and took another deep breath. <span class="mu-b">“Alright, then.”</span> Before your very eyes, Gloria’s features began to change. Her skin turned slightly darker, and her hair went from being perfectly straight to flowing with long, dark curls. With the way that they hovered and bounced in place, it was as if she was suspended underwater. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 26 Apr 2023 23:46:03 No. 5647619 Report Her figure became slightly curvier, her muscles more defined. The flawless pants-suit that she wore transformed into a flowing dress that hugged her body and exposed her arms and legs. Black, tribal tattoos along her right thigh and the right side of her stomach. During all this, her eyes never stopped glowing, and her hair continued to writhe and flow like an ocean wave.
<span class="mu-r">“My name isn’t exactly Gloria Munoz. It’s an alias that I adopted in order to make a new life for myself here.”</span> she explained, no longer sounding like the woman you had met yesterday. <span class="mu-r">“My official designation is M-41 Zu, and I was designed by the Atlas Foundation to be a synthezoid replica of Pele, the Hawaiian Goddess of Fire and Lava.”</span>
She panned her burning gaze around the room once more, seeing all of you staring at her with open-mouthed shock. From the look of things, not even her direct subordinates were aware of her deception.
<span class="mu-r">“Any more questions?”</span>
>”Aha! Now I know why you picked the hotel with the volcano! You were just feeling homesick.” >”What’s the Atlas Foundation? Another secret society that I don’t know about?” >"So...where's the real Pele? Won't she be mad that you're stealing her look?" >”What exactly do you need from Jim’s body? Does it have something to do with the fact that you both have fire powers?” >”You’re a long way from home. How’d you end up all the way over here in Vegas?” >”Why’d you keep this a secret for so long? And why choose now to let the secret slip?” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5647619 >”What’s the Atlas Foundation? Another secret society that I don’t know about?” >”What exactly do you need from Jim’s body? Does it have something to do with the fact that you both have fire powers?” Anonymous
>>5647619 >>”Aha! Now I know why you picked the hotel with the volcano! You were just feeling homesick.” >"So...where's the real Pele? Won't she be mad that you're stealing her look?" Anonymous
>>5647619 >”What’s the Atlas Foundation? Another secret society that I don’t know about?” >”What exactly do you need from Jim’s body? Does it have something to do with the fact that you both have fire powers?” Anonymous
>>5647619 >”Aha! Now I know why you picked the hotel with the volcano! You were just feeling homesick.” >”What’s the Atlas Foundation? Another secret society that I don’t know about?” Anonymous
>>5647619 >>”What’s the Atlas Foundation? Another secret society that I don’t know about?” >"So... we're not acquiring merchandise, we're... rescuing family?" Anonymous
>>5647619 >"So...where's the real Pele? Aren't you supposed to be a soccer legend? Anonymous
>>5648095 This made me laugh, I'm supporting it together with my vote
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 27 Apr 2023 20:12:44 No. 5648376 Report Quoted By:
>>5647625 >>5647634 >>5647638 >>5647639 >>5647982 >>5648095 >>5648097 >”What’s the Atlas Foundation? Another secret society that I don’t know about?” >"So...where's the real Pele? Aren't you supposed to be a soccer legend?" Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 27 Apr 2023 21:13:49 No. 5648404 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“So…where’s the real Pele? Aren’t you supposed to be a soccer legend?”</span> you asked. Everyone turned to look at you, and you could see that Cat was trying <span class="mu-s">very</span> hard not to burst out laughing. Araña, on the other hand, seemed to lack Felicia’s self-control, and couldn’t help but let a little snicker out. When all eyes fell on her, she tried to play it off as clearing her throat, and took another sip of her drink, trying to hide her smile. Even Benga’s sphinx-like visage cracked a bit at that. Pele’s eyes narrowed slightly. <span class="mu-r">“If you want to see him, you’ll have to pay Roberto a visit at his wax museum.”</span> she declared. <span class="mu-g">“And what of the Goddess herself?”</span> Ana asked, conspicuously hiding her mouth behind her hand. <span class="mu-r">“Sleeping in a volcano overseas, last I checked.”</span> Pele revealed without much interest. <span class="mu-r">“Won’t she be mad about you stealing her look?”</span> you said. <span class="mu-r">“She’d have to be awake in order to be upset.”</span> the synthezoid replied in a flat tone. <span class="mu-r">“And even if she was, I don’t see her coming all the way over here to complain.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“This is one hell of a secret to hold onto, ma’am…”</span> Koa said, looking like he needed a moment to catch his breath. Pele gave him a halfway apologetic look, and the fire in her eyes dimmed slightly. <span class="mu-r">“It was a necessary precaution. There are people who would attempt to use me if they knew who, and what, I was.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“You mentioned the Atlas Foundation before.”</span> you added. <span class="mu-r">“Who are they supposed to be? Another secret society that I don’t know about?”</span> Pele nodded. <span class="mu-r">“Not just that, but I’m confident that it was one of the first. Ever since the 14th century, during the time of the Mongol Empire, the Atlas Foundation has grown and thrived in secret, establishing numerous business fronts in the fields of major technological, industrial, transportation, media and financial industries. Their power and influence today is nothing short of remarkable.”</span> Prowler sat sharply up in his chair. <span class="mu-g">“Are you telling me that every major business branch that’s a part of the Atlas, multinational conglomerate is part of some…what, ancient secret society?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“That’s right.”</span> Pele confirmed. <span class="mu-r">“Atlas Robotics, Atlas Shipping, Atlas Academy of Martial Arts. You name it, they own it.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“I was aware that they held a great deal of influence in the east, but I had no idea that their history stretched back so far.”</span> Ana said. <span class="mu-r">“If you’re surprised by that, then you don’t even want to know what they’ve done to grow their criminal enterprises. Atlas is not an enemy that you want to make.”</span> Pele warned. <span class="mu-r">“But unfortunately, you will need to infiltrate one of their abandoned undersea bases in order to retrieve the item that I require.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Is that the job that you’ve been holding out on telling us about?”</span> Flint inquired. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 27 Apr 2023 21:15:34 No. 5648406 Report <span class="mu-r">“Yes. Before, I was unsure if I could trust you. And while that hasn’t changed, you now know my secret.”</span>
Suddenly, the temperature in the room rose to an uncomfortably high level. It felt like you were sitting in an oven.
Felicia hooked a finger inside of the opening of her catsuit and yanked it back and forth in order to air it out. <span class="mu-b">“Is it hot in here, or is it just me?”</span> she said, looking more concerned than she was trying to let on.
Pele ignored her. <span class="mu-r">“And now that you know, there will be no backing out. One way or another, you will complete the task I have given you or die trying. If any of you attempt to back out or flee back to wherever you came from, I will stop at nothing to silence you.”</span>
Pele’s caramel skin began to glow a bright orange, illuminating the entire room. <span class="mu-r">“Do I make myself clear?”</span>
Whatever good cheer or wide-eyed wonder had remained after Pele’s reveal had left the room along with all the cold air. And ironically, from the ice in her voice, you could tell that she was deathly serious. It felt less like a threat and more like a promise.
Tentatively, Ana took a step forward, using a hand to shield her eyes. <span class="mu-g">“Will you still live up to your end of the bargain?”</span> she asked.
Pele toned down the light show and allowed the temperature in the room to fall back to what it had been before. She nodded slowly.
<span class="mu-r">“If you do this for me, you will have my full support, as well as my personal favor.”</span> Pele said, before turning her burning gaze on the rest of you. <span class="mu-r">“That goes for everyone in this room. As far as I’m concerned, we’re going with Araña’s plan. Whatever you require, whoever you need flown in, I’ll provide it for you. Failure is no longer an option for you.”</span>
What will you say?
>”We could use some extra supplies.”(Write-in.) >”I’d like to have some of our people flown in.(Who?) >”I think we should make some revisions to the plan.(Write-in.) >”Since we’re committed to this, you should tell us everything you know about the undersea base.” >”You can’t just hold us hostage just because you wanted to share your little secret. We never signed up for that.” >”We won’t tell anyone about your secret. There’s no need for threats here.” >”If you’re so powerful, then why aren’t you running this place already? Can’t you just bring the rest of the family in line, or something.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5648406 >”Since we’re committed to this, you should tell us everything you know about the undersea base.” Anonymous
>>5648406 >>”I’d like to have some of our people flown in.(Glass, Deep, W) For underwater missions Deep is a must. And we could always use more muscle.
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>>5648406 >”Since we’re committed to this, you should tell us everything you know about the undersea base.” >”I’d like to have some of our people flown in.(Who?) >>"Ana, I'm gonna fly someone in, but I need you to try your absolute best not to take her head off." (Call The Deep One) >”We could use some extra supplies.”(Write-in.) >"Medical supplies, scuba gear, and plenty of explosives. If nothing else, a hull breach would make quite the diversion under the sea." Anonymous
>>5648438 support but add Glass and W
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 29 Apr 2023 00:52:30 No. 5649503 Report Quoted By:
Was a bit busy today. I'll update tomorrow morning as soon as I'm able.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 29 Apr 2023 11:34:44 No. 5649911 Report Quoted By:
>>5648417 >>5648428 >>5648438 >>5649350 >”Since we’re committed to this, you should tell us everything you know about the undersea base.” >”I’d like to have some of our people flown in.(Who?) >>"Ana, I'm gonna fly someone in, but I need you to try your absolute best not to take her head off." (Call The Deep One, Glass and W) >”We could use some extra supplies.”(Write-in.) >"Medical supplies, scuba gear, and plenty of explosives. If nothing else, a hull breach would make quite the diversion under the sea." Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 29 Apr 2023 13:49:37 No. 5649959 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Since we’re committed to this, you should tell us everything you know about the undersea base.”</span> Ana nodded her agreement. <span class="mu-g">“Has your time with this ‘Atlas Foundation’ given you any unique insight on any defenses that might remain active?” All at once, Pele’s hair stopped flowing and undulating, and instead fell back into the perfectly straight style of Gloria Munoz. A moment later, her clothing and complexion shifted back to the way it had been before. It happened so suddenly that it was almost hard for you to believe that she had just transformed into the shape of a Lava Goddess. <span class="mu-b">“Atlas has a long history of committing atrocities. I’ve seen them use slave labor, create armies of the undead, and subtly manipulate the minds of children through catchy slogans and jingles. Believe me, there is no level they won’t stoop to if they think it can further their criminal ventures.”</span> Gloria warned. <span class="mu-b">“It wouldn’t be entirely unreasonable to think that they’ve manufactured more than a few ‘Avengers-level threats’.”</span> Felicia whistled. <span class="mu-b">“Damn. What’d they make you for?”</span> Gloria folded her arms and shifted her weight from one foot to the other. <span class="mu-b">“Not sure. I have an inkling that they wanted me to kill Thor, but we never really got that far before I managed to escape.”</span> “Was it because you didn’t want to kill him?” Flint asked. <span class="mu-b">“I didn’t want to find out which of us would win. He flies and he’s got a magic hammer to wave around. It just sounded like a suicide mission to me. And apparently, it was the right assumption to make.”</span>Gloria said. <span class="mu-b">“The condenser unit they outfitted me with was originally meant to detonate when I sustained too much damage. So, I ripped it out and left it down there before I escaped.”</span> Ana gave her a horrified look. “And…you want us to go down there and retrieve it? A bomb primed to explode?” The synthezoid gave her a flat look. <span class="mu-b">“The condenser requires a direct signal from my body in order to trigger the activation sequence. One that I’ve long since disabled. But, just in case, I’ll give you a container to prevent it from being damaged in any significant way. Try not to jostle it too much on your way out.”</span> You all exchanged unenthusiastic looks at that. “What exactly is that condenser unit meant to do?” Prowler asked. <span class="mu-b">“The condenser can convert and store massive amounts of ambient mana. But instead of it being a bomb, I plan to alter it in such a way that it gradually releases the pent up mana in order to avoid a volatile reaction.”</span> Gloria explained. <span class="mu-r">“Wait, but you’re an artificial being. How can you use magic?”</span> you pointed out. (Cont.)</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 29 Apr 2023 13:51:30 No. 5649962 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Since we’re committed to this, you should tell us everything you know about the undersea base.”</span> Ana nodded her agreement. <span class="mu-g">“Has your time with this ‘Atlas Foundation’ given you any unique insight on any defenses that might remain active?”</span> All at once, Pele’s hair stopped flowing and undulating, and instead fell back into the perfectly straight style of Gloria Munoz. A moment later, her clothing and complexion shifted back to the way it had been before. It happened so suddenly that it was almost hard for you to believe that she had just transformed into the shape of a Lava Goddess. <span class="mu-b">“Atlas has a long history of committing atrocities. I’ve seen them use slave labor, create armies of the undead, and subtly manipulate the minds of children through catchy slogans and jingles. Believe me, there is no level they won’t stoop to if they think it can further their criminal ventures.”</span> Gloria warned. <span class="mu-b">“It wouldn’t be entirely unreasonable to think that they’ve manufactured more than a few ‘Avengers-level threats’.”</span> Felicia whistled. <span class="mu-b">“Damn. What’d they make you for?”</span> Gloria folded her arms and shifted her weight from one foot to the other. <span class="mu-b">“Not sure. I have an inkling that they wanted me to kill Thor, but we never really got that far before I managed to escape.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Was it because you didn’t want to kill him?”</span> Flint asked. <span class="mu-b">“I didn’t want to find out which of us would win. He flies and he’s got a magic hammer to wave around. It just sounded like a suicide mission to me. And apparently, it was the right assumption to make.”</span>Gloria said. <span class="mu-b">“The condenser unit they outfitted me with was originally meant to detonate when I sustained too much damage. So, I ripped it out and left it down there before I escaped.”</span> Ana gave her a horrified look. <span class="mu-g">“And…you want us to go down there and retrieve it? A bomb primed to explode?”</span> The synthezoid gave her a flat look. <span class="mu-b">“The condenser requires a direct signal from my body in order to trigger the activation sequence. One that I’ve long since disabled. But, just in case, I’ll give you a container to prevent it from being damaged in any significant way. Try not to jostle it too much on your way out.”</span> You all exchanged unenthusiastic looks at that. <span class="mu-g">“What exactly is that condenser unit meant to do?”</span> Prowler asked. <span class="mu-b">“The condenser can convert and store massive amounts of ambient mana. But instead of it being a bomb, I plan to alter it in such a way that it gradually releases the pent up mana in order to avoid a volatile reaction.”</span> Gloria explained. <span class="mu-r">“Wait, but you’re an artificial being. How can you use magic?”</span> you pointed out. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 29 Apr 2023 13:52:36 No. 5649964 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-b">“The Atlas Foundation has much experience in intermingling the fields of technology and magic. There was one scientist in particular who specialized in creating what she called ‘Magitech’. I believe she played a rather large role in the construction of my condenser unit.”</span> Gloria had a faraway look in her eye as she recounted the details surrounding her birth, but she quickly snapped herself out of her trance after remembering where she was. <span class="mu-b">“I can still utilize and absorb the ambient mana in my surroundings, but the effect is considerably reduced without the condenser unit.”</span> You leaned over to whisper in Flint’s ear. <span class="mu-r">“We should start taking shots every time one of them says ‘condenser unit’.”</span> Flint barely managed to suppress a snicker. “We’d be wasted before midnight. Well…<span class="mu-i">you’d</span> be wasted.” he corrected, before letting out a quiet sigh. “Man, I miss getting wasted.” <span class="mu-g">“And what do we get in return if we bring it back to you?”</span> Prowler asked, entirely unabashed. Ana and Koa glared at him, warning him with their eyes to show more respect. Gloria didn’t seem phased, however. If anything, she seemed to expect this kind of reaction. <span class="mu-b">“Once I reach my full potential, I’ll be a powerful ally to have on your side. I can also sell you Horton Cells in small doses.”</span> Prowler’s eyes widened, clearly not expecting a development like this. And to your great surprise, he sat back in his chair and gave her an apologetic nod. <span class="mu-g">“Alright, then. I apologize for any disrespect I might have shown, Ms. Munoz.”</span> Felicia’s jaw dropped. That was the most polite thing that either of you had ever heard him say! <span class="mu-b">“How do <span class="mu-i">I</span> make him do that?”</span> she muttered. The corners of Gloria’s mouth curved upwards in a slight smirk. <span class="mu-b">“Any other questions?”</span> You were about to raise your hand, but Ana beat you to it. <span class="mu-g">“What can we expect from the facility we’re infiltrating?”</span> she asked. <span class="mu-b">“Mutant monsters, killer robots, automated turrets. They had all sorts of monstrosities crawling around while I was down there, so even I don’t know how much they left behind.”</span> Gloria answered, unsatisfyingly. <span class="mu-b">“Could be that they all cleared out. Could be that one of their experiments went awry and they all mutated into horrifying creatures. We honestly won’t know until we get eyes on the inside.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“So we’re pretty much going in blind.”</span> Araña concluded. <span class="mu-g">“Great…”</span> Benga sighed. Koa chastised them both, but his heart wasn’t really in it. <span class="mu-r">“Do we at least have a map?”</span> he said hopefully. Gloria nodded. <span class="mu-b">“<span class="mu-i">That</span> I can provide.”</span> You waved a hand in the air to get her attention. <span class="mu-r">“We’ll also need some people flown in and some extra supplies for the job.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 29 Apr 2023 13:54:43 No. 5649967 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-b">“Done and done.”</span> Gloria agreed, without any hesitation at all. <span class="mu-b">“I’ll just need an accurate description of what they look like, and where I can expect to pick them up from. As for your supplies, I recommend making a list and giving it to Koa.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Y-yes, ma’am.”</span> Koa said, his voice still a bit shaky. The look she gave her subordinate was more sympathetic than you would’ve expected from the crime boss. <span class="mu-b">“Don’t crack up on me yet. I still need you.”</span> she demanded in a tone that was somehow both stern and understanding. Koa’s shock was understandable. “Robot Hawaiian Goddess Impersonator” was a new one, even for you! —-- Well, that was easy. You didn’t even have to tell her what you needed. Some medical supplies, scuba gear and a crate full of explosives should put you in a much better position. You just hoped that the base wasn’t so far down that you’d need to worry about water pressure or getting the bends. While everyone else was arguing about supplies they may or may not need, you turned to address Ana. <span class="mu-r">“Hey, Ana. I’m gonna need you to promise not to freak out and to try your absolute best not to take the head off of one of the people I’m calling in. You’ll know her when you see her.”</span> The blonde huntress cocked an eyebrow. <span class="mu-g">“I’m afraid I’m going to need details before I commit to anything.”</span> You’d be lying if you said you weren’t looking forward to the Deep and Anastasia meeting for the first time. It’d either be hilarious, or horrifying. Either way, you needed them to get along. The Deep One was going to be invaluable in an underwater mission. At least Glass and W would be more tame by comparison. This could be the infant clone’s first experience visiting a city and state other than the one she was raised in. And if Glass was as well-traveled as Callisto implied, then he might serve as a more than decent guide and chaperone for the two. All you had to do was call Callisto and explain why you needed three of her Morlocks to hop on a flight to Las Vegas effective immediately. —-------- Once preparations were well and truly underway, you found yourself with some free time away from your team for a bit. You didn’t feel like changing out of your costume, so you just walked around the hotel to explore for a little while. With hotel staff being informed of your cooperation with Gloria, no one bothered you at all, or even asked you to pay for food or drink when you hit up the casino for a bit. It really was nice to have friends in high places. Suddenly, the sound of a familiar voice drew your attention to one of the open hotel rooms. A closer look showed you that Araña was jumping up and down on a freshly made bed while Benga sat on the one beside it. <span class="mu-r">“This isn’t gonna work, B. We need to do something about this plan before-”</span> Benga quickly shushed her and turned to stare at you in the door. The girl had good senses. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 29 Apr 2023 13:59:37 No. 5649972 Report Araña had a shocked expression as she flopped back down onto the bed, her sunglasses slightly crooked on her face when she landed. She quickly fixed them, and plastered a grin onto her face by the time you stepped through the door.
<span class="mu-r">“What’s up?”</span> she asked, as if nothing had ever happened.
<span class="mu-r">“Apparently, you are. Haven't you ever read the story about the three little monkeys?”</span> you remarked, looking around the room. <span class="mu-r">“Hope I’m not interrupting anything.”</span>
Araña gave you an unconvincingly confused look. <span class="mu-r">“Oh, that? Nah. We were just wondering whether or not to cut you in our little side business.”</span>
<span class="mu-g">“<span class="mu-i">Your</span> side business.”</span> Benga dryly corrected.
Araña ignored her, reached into her own pocket and handed you a black patch with curious white markings.
<span class="mu-r">“What’s this?”</span> you asked.
Araña shrugged slightly. <span class="mu-r">“It doesn’t really have a market name yet. But the guy I lifted it from called it ‘<span class="mu-s">Venom</span>’, so we’re going with that for now.”</span>
What will you say?
>”Is this a bribe? This feels like a bribe. What exactly am I being bribed for?” >”Aren’t you a little young to be dealing drugs?” >”Sounds hardcore. What does it do? Is it gonna make my hair and teeth fall out, or something?” >”Where exactly did you get this from? I’m pretty sure drug dealers don’t take too kindly to being robbed.” >”Sorry, but I’m not into that sort of thing. Does Gloria know that you’re pushing this stuff on her turf?” >”If you’ve got misgivings about the plan, I think it’d be better for everyone if you spoke up now rather than later.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5649972 >”Sorry, but I’m not into that sort of thing. Does Gloria know that you’re pushing this stuff on her turf?” >”Where exactly did you get this from? I’m pretty sure drug dealers don’t take too kindly to being robbed.” Third commandment, sorry kids.
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>>5649972 >”Aren’t you a little young to be dealing drugs?” >”Sorry, but I’m not into that sort of thing. Does Gloria know that you’re pushing this stuff on her turf?” >”If you’ve got misgivings about the plan, I think it’d be better for everyone if you spoke up now rather than later.” Anonymous
>>5649972 >>”Aren’t you a little young to be dealing drugs?” gonna continue that phineas and ferb joke.
>”Sorry, but I’m not into that sort of thing. Does Gloria know that you’re pushing this stuff on her turf?” >"I've seen people and comunities destroyed by drugs. Let me give you some dad-ly advice, and get rid of that stuff. Dealing in drugs is dealing in human misery." Anonymous
>>5649972 >>”Is this a bribe? This feels like a bribe. What exactly am I being bribed for?” >”If you’ve got misgivings about the plan, I think it’d be better for everyone if you spoke up now rather than later.” Anonymous
>>5649972 >Winners don't do drugs Anonymous
>>5649972 >>”Aren’t you a little young to be dealing drugs?” >>”Sounds hardcore. What does it do? Is it gonna make my hair and teeth fall out, or something?” Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 30 Apr 2023 01:51:10 No. 5650483 Report Quoted By:
>>5649976 >>5649986 >>5649993 >>5649996 >>5650013 >>5650028 >”Aren’t you a little young to be dealing drugs?” >”Sorry, but I’m not into that sort of thing. Does Gloria know that you’re pushing this stuff on her turf?” Taking these. Will start writing as soon as I'm done eating.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 30 Apr 2023 04:44:28 No. 5650623 Report Quoted By:
You raised an eyebrow at her. <span class="mu-r">“Aren’t you a little young to be selling drugs in a hotel in Las Vegas?”</span>
She flashed a cheeky smile. <span class="mu-r">“Why, yes. Yes, we are.”</span>
“<span class="mu-i">You</span> are.” Benga dryly corrected.
<span class="mu-r">“Didn’t anyone ever tell you to stay away from drugs and stay in school?”</span> you asked.
Her smile turned innocent at the drop of a hat. <span class="mu-r">“Really? I always thought it was ‘Stay in drugs, and stay away from school’.”</span>
You gave her an unamused look. She wiggled the patch enticingly in your direction.
<span class="mu-r">“I’m kidding! I had an education, but it was a bit…unorthodox to say the least.”</span> she added. “So, you want it or what?”
You pushed it away. <span class="mu-r">“Sorry, but I’m not into that sort of thing. Does Gloria know that you’re pushing this stuff on her turf?”</span>
Araña shrugged slightly, but didn’t let go of the black patch.
“She doesn’t really complain, so long as I don’t do it too often. I have a limited supply, so I really only sell it to people that’d get the most out of it.” she explained. “It’s a combat stim. A bit too potent for your average junkie, but great for people that need an extra boost every now and again.”
“Yeah, well I don’t need it, and you definitely don’t need to be selling it.” you shot back.
Araña clicked her tongue and pocketed the patch, looking slightly annoyed. “What’s the big deal? I’m not selling to junkies. Just rich pricks with a lot of money.”
You raised an eyebrow.
“You’re one of the cool ones, though!” she said as an afterthought.
“Smooth.”
Araña turned to glare at her friend. “Look, I don’t plan to make a career out of it. It’s just another means to an end. A good gig that’ll get us some cash, so we can move onto the next one.”
What will you say?
>”You need to have standards, even in our line of work. A line that you absolutely won’t cross.” >”Do you actually know what this stuff does to people? It could have long-term side-effects, or cause allergic reactions or something.” >”Yeah, but how does your partner feel about all this? She doesn't seem too excited to be selling designer drugs.” >”Do yourself a favor and ditch your stash. There are better ways to make money out here.” >”Have you ever thought about branching out with your employers? I know some people who could use your skills for something more decent than selling drugs.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 30 Apr 2023 04:48:10 No. 5650624 Report You raised an eyebrow at her. <span class="mu-r">“Aren’t you a little young to be selling drugs in a hotel in Las Vegas?”</span>
She flashed a cheeky smile. <span class="mu-r">“Why, yes. Yes, we are.”</span>
<span class="mu-g">“<span class="mu-i">You</span> are.”</span> Benga dryly corrected.
<span class="mu-r">“Didn’t anyone ever tell you to stay away from drugs and stay in school?”</span> you asked.
Her smile turned innocent at the drop of a hat. <span class="mu-r">“Really? I always thought it was ‘Stay in drugs, and stay away from school’.”</span>
You gave her an unamused look. She wiggled the patch enticingly in your direction.
<span class="mu-r">“I’m kidding! I had an education, but it was a bit…unorthodox to say the least.”</span> she added. <span class="mu-r">“So, you want it or what?”</span>
You pushed it away. <span class="mu-r">“Sorry, but I’m not into that sort of thing. Does Gloria know that you’re pushing this stuff on her turf?”</span>
Araña shrugged slightly, but didn’t let go of the black patch.
<span class="mu-r">“She doesn’t really complain, so long as I don’t do it too often. I have a limited supply, so I really only sell it to people that’d get the most out of it.”</span> she explained. <span class="mu-r">“It’s a combat stim. A bit too potent for your average junkie, but great for people that need an extra boost every now and again.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Yeah, well I don’t need it, and you definitely don’t need to be selling it.”</span> you shot back.
Araña clicked her tongue and pocketed the patch, looking slightly annoyed. <span class="mu-r">“What’s the big deal? I’m not selling to junkies. Just rich pricks with a lot of money.”</span>
You raised an eyebrow.
<span class="mu-r">“You’re one of the cool ones, though!”</span> she said as an afterthought.
<span class="mu-g">“Smooth.”</span>
Araña turned to glare at her friend. <span class="mu-r">“Look, I don’t plan to make a career out of it. It’s just another means to an end. A good gig that’ll get us some cash, so we can move onto the next one.”</span>
What will you say?
>”You need to have standards, even in our line of work. A line that you absolutely won’t cross.” >”Do you actually know what this stuff does to people? It could have long-term side-effects, or cause allergic reactions or something.” >”Yeah, but how does your partner feel about all this? She doesn't seem too excited to be selling designer drugs.” >”Do yourself a favor and ditch your stash. There are better ways to make money out here.” >”Have you ever thought about branching out with your employers? I know some people who could use your skills for something more decent than selling drugs.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5650624 >>”Do you actually know what this stuff does to people? It could have long-term side-effects, or cause allergic reactions or something.” Anonymous
>>5650624 >"So the ends justify the means then? Come on, you're smart enough to know better than that." >”Do yourself a favor and ditch your stash. There are better ways to make money out here.” >”Have you ever thought about branching out with your employers? I know some people who could use your skills for something more decent than selling drugs.” For a former lowlife and career criminal, we sure do have high standards. I guess Benny is one of those rare flowers among weeds.
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>>5650624 >”You need to have standards, even in our line of work. A line that you absolutely won’t cross.” >”Yeah, but how does your partner feel about all this? She doesn't seem too excited to be selling designer drugs.” >”Have you ever thought about branching out with your employers? I know some people who could use your skills for something more decent than selling drugs.” Anonymous
>>5650624 Scruff McGruff Chicago, Illinois 60652
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>>5650624 >”You need to have standards, even in our line of work. A line that you absolutely won’t cross.” >”Do you actually know what this stuff does to people? It could have long-term side-effects, or cause allergic reactions or something.” >”Yeah, but how does your partner feel about all this? She doesn't seem too excited to be selling designer drugs.” >”Do yourself a favor and ditch your stash. There are better ways to make money out here.” This is the obligatory anti drug episode.
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YO SCOREKEEPER
WHEN WILL BEN GO THROUGH SOMETHING LIKE THIS MEME VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DjZw3liB38 Anonymous
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 01 May 2023 21:29:54 No. 5652432 Report >>5650647 >>5650651 >>5650941 >>5651133 >”You need to have standards, even in our line of work. A line that you absolutely won’t cross.” >”Do you actually know what this stuff does to people? It could have long-term side-effects, or cause allergic reactions or something.” >”Yeah, but how does your partner feel about all this? She doesn't seem too excited to be selling designer drugs.” >”Do yourself a favor and ditch your stash. There are better ways to make money out here.” >”Have you ever thought about branching out with your employers? I know some people who could use your skills for something more decent than selling drugs.” Apologies for the delay! I had to take my dog to the vet this morning. Writing...
>>5650971 Only he can stop the gang war that's been brewing in the city!
>>5651596 Oh, it's coming! After all, there's no point in having Ben lose something if he isn't given enough time to fully appreciate it.
The Uncle Ben/defining moment has to come from something that he truly cares about, a regret that he'll never truly live down. Anonymous
>>5652432 make your bets anons, who's gonna bite the bullet? I start:
Richard's fucking dying I'm sure Anonymous
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>>5652437 Flint: first real friend pre spider bite
Vulnerable to sand madness
Mutated but his mutations dont make him sexier
He is where i imagine we would be if we shot web out of our ass exclusively
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 01 May 2023 22:36:59 No. 5652482 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“You need to have standards, even in our line of work. A line that you absolutely won’t cross.”</span> Araña waved a hand impassively. <span class="mu-r">“Relax. It’s not like we’re actually hurting anyone.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Do you actually know what this stuff does to people? It could have long-term side-effects, or cause allergic reactions, or something.”</span> you pressed, growing more insistent this time. Araña shrugged. <span class="mu-r">“That’s why everyone only gets one. One won’t kill you or change your life forever. If they go out looking for more after one dose, then that’s on them.”</span> she replied. <span class="mu-r">“People aren’t gonna stop taking drugs if I don’t sell them some. Why not make some money out of it?”[r/ed] You glanced at Benga, who was studiously staring at whatever was on TV, pretending not to listen to your conversation. “And how does your partner feel about all this? She doesn’t seem too excited to be selling designer drugs.” you argued. Araña’s face took on a slightly guilty look, and she turned from both you and her friend. “It’s not a thing that we do often. And we could use the money.” she said, still not willing to shift her stance entirely. <span class="mu-g">“We can make money in other ways. You know that.”</span> Benga told her, her expression softening just a bit. “Yeah, but this is so much easier than risking our necks day in and day out. You may not like it, but I’d rather you be pissed at me than have you take on a dangerous job just to make ends meet.” The look that Benga gave her was equal parts considerate, thankful and reproachful. You gave her a stern, but imploring look. “Do yourself a favor and ditch your stash. There are better ways to make money out here.” Benga nodded her agreement. Araña groaned. “Fine! I’ll get rid of it, geez! This stuff is seriously gonna go to waste.” <span class="mu-g">“It was already a waste.”</span> Benga said, eliciting a snicker from Araña. “If <span class="mu-i">you’re</span> making jokes, then I know something’s wrong.” she said with a good-natured smile. “I’ll ask Gloria to get rid of it later. She’ll either burn it to ash or sell it herself. We’ll see.” “Have you ever thought about branching out with your employers? I know some people who could use your skills for something more decent than selling drugs.” you offered. Araña raised an eyebrow. “And when one door closes…” Benga narrowed her eyes slightly. <span class="mu-g">“What kind of work?”</span> The wariness in her voice was clear as day, and you couldn’t exactly fault her for that. If these guys have been rubbing elbows with members of the criminal underworld, then they must’ve come across some real creeps in their time. “I was thinking about recon and investigative work, but that’s just off the top of my head. We can discuss more after this operation.” (Cont.)</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 01 May 2023 22:38:03 No. 5652484 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“You need to have standards, even in our line of work. A line that you absolutely won’t cross.”</span> Araña waved a hand impassively. <span class="mu-r">“Relax. It’s not like we’re actually hurting anyone.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Do you actually know what this stuff does to people? It could have long-term side-effects, or cause allergic reactions, or something.”</span> you pressed, growing more insistent this time. Araña shrugged. <span class="mu-r">“That’s why everyone only gets one. One won’t kill you or change your life forever. If they go out looking for more after one dose, then that’s on them.”</span> she replied. <span class="mu-r">“People aren’t gonna stop taking drugs if I don’t sell them some. Why not make some money out of it?”</span> You glanced at Benga, who was studiously staring at whatever was on TV, pretending not to listen to your conversation. <span class="mu-r">“And how does your partner feel about all this? She doesn’t seem too excited to be selling designer drugs.”</span> you argued. Araña’s face took on a slightly guilty look, and she turned from both you and her friend. <span class="mu-r">“It’s not a thing that we do often. And we could use the money.”</span> she said, still not willing to shift her stance entirely. <span class="mu-g">“We can make money in other ways. You know that.”</span> Benga told her, her expression softening just a bit. <span class="mu-r">“Yeah, but this is so much easier than risking our necks day in and day out. You may not like it, but I’d rather you be pissed at me than have you take on a dangerous job just to make ends meet.”</span> The look that Benga gave her was equal parts considerate, thankful and reproachful. You gave her a stern, but imploring look. <span class="mu-r">“Do yourself a favor and ditch your stash. There are better ways to make money out here.”</span> Benga nodded her agreement. Araña groaned. <span class="mu-r">“Fine! I’ll get rid of it, geez! This stuff is seriously gonna go to waste.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“It was already a waste.”</span> Benga said, eliciting a snicker from Araña. <span class="mu-r">“If <span class="mu-i">you’re</span> making jokes, then I know something’s wrong.”</span> she said with a good-natured smile. <span class="mu-r">“I’ll ask Gloria to get rid of it later. She’ll either burn it to ash or sell it herself. We’ll see.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Have you ever thought about branching out with your employers? I know some people who could use your skills for something more decent than selling drugs.”</span> you offered. Araña raised an eyebrow. <span class="mu-r">“And when one door closes…”</span> Benga narrowed her eyes slightly. <span class="mu-g">“What kind of work?”</span> The wariness in her voice was clear as day, and you couldn’t exactly fault her for that. If these guys have been rubbing elbows with members of the criminal underworld, then they must’ve come across some real creeps in their time. <span class="mu-r">“I was thinking about recon and investigative work, but that’s just off the top of my head. We can discuss more after this operation.”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 01 May 2023 22:39:43 No. 5652486 Report Both girls stared at you in silence for several seconds, before Araña gave you a comforting smile. <span class="mu-r">“Sounds good. Let us know more if you can get in contact with those ‘employers’ before tomorrow.”</span>
You nodded and agreed to leave them alone for the time being. You had no real idea if Araña was going to stop dealing drugs for real, or if what she and Benga were talking about earlier was a cause for concern. All you knew was that they were probably up to something. Whether you should do something about it was another story entirely, though.
Once your Morlock friends showed up at the airport, you would have to decide who would come with you on your mission to force the other members of The Family into conflict with one another. There were only three alien devices to pass around between your team. Ana might fight for a reason to be on the team, but there were other key roles that needed filling as well. For example, someone would have to discreetly retrieve the people that you would be impersonating and make them disappear for a little while.
Cat, Prowler and Flint would get a say too, but there was no reason why you couldn’t come up with a dream team lineup in the meantime.
If you picked the kids to join you, then you’d probably have a decent excuse to keep an eye on them.
Who would you like to be on the team?
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>Yourself >Anastasia >Prowler >Black Cat >Flint >Glass >The Deep One >W >Araña >Benga Pastebins:
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>>5652486 ourselves, ana and deep one. DO in a skimpy bikini
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>>5652486 >Yourself >Araña >Benga It's Araña's plan so she might as well put the work, and Ben has charisma, he can lie well
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>>5652486 >Araña >Benga >Yourself >>5652490 I think this isn't the water infiltration part
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 01 May 2023 22:52:04 No. 5652500 Report >>5652495 This is the part where you bait the other factions into fighting each other so you can go and snatch the synthezoid body from A.I.M.
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>>5652486 >Yourself >Araña >Black Cat Anonymous
>>5652500 Hey I got a question. Does being bonded with a symbiote give the human an N-word pass?
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>>5652486 >>Yourself >>Araña >>Black Cat >>5652746 even if they say you're not allowed to, you can say the nuclear word
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 02 May 2023 13:49:54 No. 5652999 Report >>5652490 >>5652492 >>5652495 >>5652552 >>5652870 >Yourself >Araña These are the votes that are locked in.
The last remaining slot is tied between:
>Benga and
>Black Cat >>5652746 >>5652870 4chan users actually worry about the N-word pass? That's news to me Anonymous
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>>5652999 Jannies on this board tend to be ruthless, and only in certain situations is the N-word acceptable here. Been here long enough to know that much at least. Anonymous
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>>5653043 Wait, I'm I allowed to vote since I already voted for that option?
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 02 May 2023 15:22:30 No. 5653057 Report >>5653043 >>5653050 Nah. I'm waiting for people with different IP's to weigh in on this vote. Or at least, people that voted for something different earlier.
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>>5653057 Alright, sorry for misinterpreting it
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Tue 02 May 2023 15:27:42 No. 5653066 Report Quoted By:
>>5653064 All good, homie. Don't sweat it.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 03 May 2023 13:06:59 No. 5653809 Report Quoted By:
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 03 May 2023 14:46:01 No. 5653872 Report Quoted By:
At the next team meeting, several hours before your friends were set to arrive, you volunteered to be bait, and suggested that Felicia and Araña accompany you. Much to your great relief, Ana didn’t fight you on this, and neither did the other Desperados. They pretty much all agreed that you and Cat were especially good at getting into places where you weren’t meant to be. And if Araña’s earlier boast wasn’t evidence enough, Gloria vouched for her as a good candidate for the mission. For a brief moment, Araña’s expression betrayed some of the disappointment and mild frustration she felt at being picked to lead the mission. You only noticed it because you were looking for such a reaction. As you thought, she and her pattern must’ve been planning to do something. Something that required her to be anything but the center of attention. In slight protest, she made a feeble argument about her not being tall enough for the cloaking device to work as it should, but Koa reassured her that that shouldn’t be a problem, and that if she was worried, she could always operate in the shadows while you and Cat attracted everyone’s attention to yourselves. With that, she conceded the point and allowed planning to proceed normally. Prowler and Ana were assigned the task of discreetly kidnapping the people that you would be impersonating. They would have to be fast, and it would have to be done either late tonight or early tomorrow. Meanwhile, Flint would be busy planning out an ambush with Gloria and Koa. His ability to manipulate sand would be invaluable during the clash between Rollo, Silas and Roberto. When everything was decided, you left the planning room and prepared to receive your friends. —--------- When a leggy blonde, a man bundled up in a thick scarf and a heavy coat, and a Brazilian girl wearing baggy clothing entered the Mirage Hotel’s main lobby together, you were suddenly grateful that their arrival was made less conspicuous by the nature of Gloria’s business. They were an odd trio, especially given Glass’ disguise, but they weren’t anything remarkable by any means. Not at first glance, anyway. At least the Deep had enough sense to show up in her human form. You still weren’t used to seeing her like this. She looked so…normal. You barely recognized her without her staple predatory smile. You wanted to step out and greet them, but you were strictly warned against stepping into the main lobby while in costume. So, you were watching them in your snazzy-civvies. They didn’t seem to notice you right away, and you wanted to avoid W pointing you out to the other two. So, while she was still glancing around the room with an awestruck look on her face, you slipped out of the lobby and headed for the elevator. The last thing you saw was Glass pulling W further into the lobby while the Deep One laughed at them. —------ (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 03 May 2023 14:47:30 No. 5653873 Report Quoted By:
A little while later, you changed back into your Huntsman costume and called them into a spacious meeting room reserved for TED talks. Glass looked relieved to shed himself of his heavy clothing, and Iara had almost immediately shifted into her fish form when she thought she could get away with it. W just gave you a good-natured smile as soon as she noticed your presence. <span class="mu-r">“It’s good to see you all. Thanks for coming.”</span> You and Glass shook hands, his smile partially visible through transparent lips. <span class="mu-g">“Callisto said that it was an emergency. Something about vampires?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“That part comes later.”</span> you quickly corrected. <span class="mu-r">“Right now, I need your help to secure a deal that could prevent the impending vampire invasion from being as devastating as it could have been.”</span> W gave you a confused look. So did Iara for that matter. <span class="mu-b">“What kind of deal?”</span> she asked. You explained how you, Ana and the rest of the Desperados were here in Vegas with the intention of gaining the support of a major player in this city. They seemed to accept that easily enough, so you didn’t bother telling them about the fact that your employer was a robot Goddess of sorts. <span class="mu-b">“So if you do this ‘Gloria’ a favor, she’ll support your friend’s campaign to slaughter these vampires during the time of their invasion?”</span> Iara concluded. You nodded. <span class="mu-r">“More or less.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“So what do you want <span class="mu-i">us</span> to do?”</span> Glass said. <span class="mu-r">“I needed extra muscle. Plus, there’s going to be a mission after this one that involves infiltrating an underwater base, and I figured that the Deep One was the right girl for the job.”</span> Iara placed a hand over her heart and made a mock swooning gesture, grinning all the while. <span class="mu-b">“Aww, you were thinking about me?”</span> Glass rolled his eyes. You could easily see them swiveling around in his transparent eye sockets. W made a thoughtful noise. <span class="mu-g">“So...we’re your backup.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“I guess that’s one way to put it.”</span> you said. <span class="mu-r">“Gloria’s paying for your rooms and any amenities you might need while you’re here, so don’t be afraid to ask.”</span> Everyone brightened at that. Iara rubbed her hands together excitedly. <span class="mu-b">“I’m liking this Munoz lady more and more. That pool has been calling my name ever since I laid eyes on it.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“That was literally only a few minutes ago.”</span> Glass replied. She sighed longingly. <span class="mu-b">“The heart wants what the heart wants.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Are we gonna get to look around later?”</span> W asked eagerly. <span class="mu-g">“You promised to show us around, Glass.”</span> Glass chuckled and held up his hands to tamper down W’s excitement. <span class="mu-g">“Okay, okay. I’m not exactly a local or an expert, but I do know my way around a bit. We can go exploring after you’ve had a moment to settle in. I bet the owner of this hotel is gonna want to meet us at some point, too.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 03 May 2023 14:50:27 No. 5653875 Report What will you say?
>”We should get that meeting out of the way as soon as possible. She definitely wants to size you up in person.” >”Don’t worry, W. You’ll have plenty of time to look around before the big mission. You’ll be free to do all the exploring you want, so long as you aren’t trespassing in someone else’s territory.” >”Callisto mentioned that you’ve been here before, Glass. Were you just passing through, or was it some urgent X-Men business?” >”Hey, Iara. Me and Ana are sort of an item now. Would you mind toning down the aggressive flirting a bit?” >(To W) "Callisto tells me that you've been fitting in pretty well with the other in the Alley. I hope the smell isn't still getting to you." >"Don't worry. I'll make sure that you guys get paid for this job. You won't be going home empty-handed." >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5653875 >>”Don’t worry, W. You’ll have plenty of time to look around before the big mission. You’ll be free to do all the exploring you want, so long as you aren’t trespassing in someone else’s territory.” Anonymous
>>5653875 >”Don’t worry, W. You’ll have plenty of time to look around before the big mission. You’ll be free to do all the exploring you want, so long as you aren’t trespassing in someone else’s territory.” >(To W) "Callisto tells me that you've been fitting in pretty well with the other in the Alley. How is it working out for you?" >>”Callisto mentioned that you’ve been here before, Glass. Do you have experience with any of these people...?” >list of the names of the people involved in the family (I'm too lazy to look them all up now) Anonymous
>>5653875 >”We should get that meeting out of the way as soon as possible. She definitely wants to size you up in person.” >(To W) "Callisto tells me that you've been fitting in pretty well with the other in the Alley. I hope the smell isn't still getting to you." >"Don't worry. I'll make sure that you guys get paid for this job. You won't be going home empty-handed." >Even if it's from my own pocket, as much as that would hurt. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
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>>5653877 >>5653904 >>5654177 >”Don’t worry, W. You’ll have plenty of time to look around before the big mission. You’ll be free to do all the exploring you want, so long as you aren’t trespassing in someone else’s territory.” >(To W) "Callisto tells me that you've been fitting in pretty well with the other in the Alley. How is it working out for you?" Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 05 May 2023 15:05:00 No. 5655424 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Don’t worry, W. You’ll have plenty of time to look around before the big mission.”</span> you reassured her. <span class="mu-r">“You’ll be free to do all the exploring you want, so long as you aren’t trespassing in someone else’s territory.”</span> W’s eyes shone brightly, and she seemed to ignore that last part entirely as she bounced on the heels of her feet. <span class="mu-g">“Hell yeah!”</span> she blurted out. You couldn’t help but laugh at the unexpected outburst. <span class="mu-r">“Is Callisto teaching you to swear like a sailor, too?”</span> you said, eliciting a chuckle from the other two. <span class="mu-r">“I know the eyepatch is cool, but you can wear one without adopting her sewer pirate ways.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“I’m honestly surprised that you didn’t make any pirate jokes when we were literally on a pirate ship, and fighting Captain Hook.”</span> Glass noted. You frowned, thought back to that little adventure, and then cursed out loud! <span class="mu-r">“DAMMIT!”</span> Of all the missed opportunities…! <span class="mu-b">“Now who’s the bad influence?”</span> Iara said teasingly. <span class="mu-r">“It’s fine. I can fix this. I just have to borrow a time machine from Mister Fantastic, go back and right my wrongs.”</span> Glass gave you a concerned look, but he was still halfway grinning. <span class="mu-g">“It’s just a joke, man. Relax.”</span> You gave him an affronted look. <span class="mu-r">“Yeah, but it would’ve been a legendary one! One that the Morlocks would speak of for generations to come.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“What if you had another pirate ship?”</span> W suggested. You snapped in her direction and grinned. <span class="mu-r">“And out of the mouths of babes, comes wisdom. I wonder if I can hire Johnny Depp. I’m almost certain that I’m rich enough to pull it off…”</span> All this talk about pirate ships got you thinking about the Lost Boys. You wondered how they were doing over at the X-Mansion. Were they being treated fairly? Were they being forced to engage in deadly activities by their instructors? You might have to ask Glass about that later. <span class="mu-r">“By the way,”</span> you continued, still pointing at W. <span class="mu-r">“Callisto tells me that you’ve been fitting in pretty well with the others in the Alley. How’s that working out for you?”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Everyone’s been really nice. They taught me how to grow flowers, take care of the rats, and find my way through the tunnels.”</span> she recalled, chatting animatedly. <span class="mu-g">“Oh! And they also like the games and movies that I brought. Thanks. Again.”</span> Glass patted her on the shoulder. And to your surprise, she didn’t recoil or flinch like she used to. <span class="mu-g">“W’s been opening up a lot more lately. The younger Morlocks are already starting to treat her like family.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Yeah, but it’s the old-heads that you’ve got to watch out for.”</span> Iara added. <span class="mu-b">“There are still some people that don’t like the idea of a pretty little human sharing the same space as them.”</span> W’s face fell a bit at that. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 05 May 2023 15:06:14 No. 5655425 Report Quoted By:
Glass frowned at her. <span class="mu-g">“Well those people are just bitter and prejudiced. They think that anyone without any physical deformities or horrible mutations doesn’t deserve to be down there.”</span> Well that wasn’t right. The Deep One could change back and forth between her mutated form and human form, and Callisto seemed to have pretty good control over her tentacles. If the two of them really wanted to, they could easily pass for human. As for Glass…well, there was no way he could pass for human without a ton of makeup or cloaking technology. But even then, you’d never thought he was ugly. His appearance was certainly striking, but not at all unpleasant to look at if you didn’t pay too much attention to the way his eyes swiveled in their sockets. The shimmering emerald material that his skin was made of could even be called beautiful in a certain light. In fact, given the structure of his face, Glass might’ve been quite the looker before his mutation kicked in. Compared to them, W wasn’t all that different. Knowing that, maybe they’d feel differently if she spent enough time with them. But that wasn’t important right now. What was important was getting these guys upstairs to meet Gloria. <span class="mu-r">“Don’t let them get to you, W. They just need time to get used to you, is all.”</span> you said. She gave you a weak smile, but it grew a bit stronger as the other two gave her words of encouragement. You clapped your hands together to grab their attention again. <span class="mu-r">“We should get going soon. You guys might want to change into your costumes.”</span> Glass gave you a puzzled look. <span class="mu-g">“Costume? I haven’t had one of those ever since I quit the X-Force.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Ooh! I bought a new wetsuit just for this occasion!”</span> Iara squealed. <span class="mu-g">“Is there going to be water up there?”</span> W asked. Iara shrugged. <span class="mu-b">“Probably not. I just feel like wearing it. It’s sleek, and shows off my killer figure.”</span> She ran her pale hands down and along her curves in an enticing manner. The Deep One was incapable of blinking in her current form, so she instead lowered a translucent membrane over one eye as if to imitate a winking motion. You couldn’t help but laugh. —------ Several minutes later, the four of you were standing in another meeting room with everyone else. W and Iara had changed into their respective costumes, while Glass…was pretty much wearing his casual clothes, which consisted of shorts and a slightly torn spandex short sleeve shirt. Gloria took her time measuring up your newly recruited comrades, her assessing gaze flicking from person to person as she tapped the side of her face with a finger. The similarities between W’s costume and yours weren’t lost on her, as evidenced by her looking back and forth between you several times, but she didn’t comment on it. And despite The Deep One being the most eye-catching out of your group, she seemed to receive the least amount of scrutiny. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 05 May 2023 15:07:54 No. 5655427 Report Quoted By:
Apparently, grinning, killer shark girls weren’t that much of a concern for her. No, the majority of her direction was reserved for Glass. She kept peering at him quizzically, as if she was trying to recall something she’d forgotten. At last, it seemed to click in her mind, and she took several steps towards him. <span class="mu-b">“You. I remember you. You passed through here before.”</span> she claimed, her tone not accusatory or angry. Glass blinked, and then nodded. <span class="mu-g">“Uh…yeah, I did. A few years back, actually.”</span> Gloria nodded, looking him up and down again. <span class="mu-b">“You busted a human trafficking operation run by Silas Thorne.”</span> A shadow passed over Glass’ eyes then, and he balled his fists so tightly that his knuckles almost cracked from the pressure. <span class="mu-g">“Yeah, I remember. Is that a problem?”</span> Rather than balk at the note of challenge in his voice, Gloria grinned at him. <span class="mu-b">“Not at all. I’ve always hated Silas, and the Family doesn’t approve of such activities in this city. Your actions caused him to lose face, and I greatly enjoyed seeing him brought to heel before us.”</span> Glass unclenched his fist and allowed his face to take on a neutral expression once more. <span class="mu-g">“That’s…good to hear.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“I never got to thank you for that. What’s your name?”</span> <span class="mu-g">“People call me ‘Glass’.”</span> If Gloria was offended by his use of a moniker, she didn’t show it. Instead, she extended a hand towards him. He stared down at it for a moment, and then shook it firmly. <span class="mu-b">“Gloria Munoz. A pleasure to meet you, Glass.”</span> she said, genuine gratitude in her voice. <span class="mu-b">“If there is anything that you need during your stay here, do let me know.”</span> He grinned at her. <span class="mu-g">“Thank you. I appreciate that. You’ve got a lovely hotel here, Ms. Munoz.”</span> Gloria patted his arm and gave her best saleswoman smile. <span class="mu-b">“No need to butter me up. I bet you’re only saying that because I own the place.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“No, really. I’ve never been in a place this fancy. Plus, I don’t get many opportunities to sleep in a hotel. Let alone a nice one.”</span> There was something inherently sad about that statement, and it reminded you that this particular Morlock was used to traveling and surviving with little to no money. Gloria gave him a playful grin. <span class="mu-b">“Well, I suppose we’ll have to do something about that now, won’t we?”</span> You and Koa exchanged a concerned glance. Were they…? Glass laughed good-naturedly, either too dense to pick up on the underlying intent behind her words, or he was just that good at deflecting in social situations. You heavily suspected it was the former. <span class="mu-g">“I look forward to it.”</span> he said, his expression not changing in any significant way. Araña’s jaw nearly dropped at the sight of her boss openly flirting with a potential employee. Even Benga had to break her normal visage of determined stoicism to marvel at the scene before her. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 05 May 2023 15:09:55 No. 5655430 Report Quoted By:
Felicia chuckled to herself as silently as she could manage. <span class="mu-b">“I guess now we know she’s into himbos, huh?”</span> As soon as it began, however, it was over in the blink of an eye. Gloria shifted back into business mode as if nothing had ever happened. <span class="mu-b">“Originally, I was going to run a background on the three of you, but seeing as how two of you are previous X-Men, I don’t much see the need for it anymore.”</span> Gloria announced. Glass and Iara shifted uncomfortably for a moment, but W didn’t even blink. Gloria eyed her curiously. <span class="mu-b">“And as for you…there is very little I have on you. So, I will just have to trust the judgment of your peers.”</span> she decided. <span class="mu-b">“Try not to cause too much trouble.”</span> The clone gave her a slight nod. <span class="mu-b">“Good. Now, I’d like a comprehensive summary of your powers and abilities.”</span> she demanded, pointing at Glass. <span class="mu-b">“Let’s start with you.”</span> Glass held up a hand, straightened his fingers and reshaped his skin into a long, wicked blade. <span class="mu-g">“I can reshape my skin into simple shapes. It sort of acts like armor and a weapon at the same time. I can fire the shards as projectiles too.”</span> he explained. <span class="mu-r">“He’s also a really good fighter.”</span> you added. Ana gave him an approving nod. <span class="mu-g">“Yes. I remember him from our trip to the island. He is a fearsome warrior.”</span> If Glass were capable of it, he might’ve blushed. Gloria’s eyes drifted over to Iara. <span class="mu-b">“And you?”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Oh, that’s easy.”</span> she laughed. <span class="mu-b">“I’m strong, tough, can breathe both in water and on land, I’ve got a great sense of smell, and I’ve got stamina for days. I can go all night!”</span> She glanced in your direction, her perpetual grin taking on a mischievous quality. <span class="mu-b">“This guy knows what I’m talking about.”</span> Everyone turned to look at you. You cleared your throat. <span class="mu-r">“She’s uh…talking about swimming. She can swim for a really long time.”</span> Ana cocked an eyebrow, but before anyone could comment on the matter, you forcibly drew their attention to W. <span class="mu-r">“This one’s got a lot of the same powers that I do. Except she can’t blow stuff up, and she talks to spiders and has crazy good senses.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“She…talks to spiders?”</span> Ana said quizzically. W nodded. <span class="mu-g">“I can call some here if you want.”</span> There was a resounding, and definite refusal from most of the people in the room. W deflated slightly from the outright rejection, but she didn’t dwell on it for very long. It was Gloria’s turn to clear her throat. Did synthezoids even produce phlegm? <span class="mu-b">“Now that we’re all here,”</span> she began. <span class="mu-b">“We can begin planning in earnest. Ms. Kravinoff, would you mind filling them in on the details?”</span> And so it went. Over the next day or two, you’d be finalizing your preparations for the operation. But…that isn’t ALL you had to do. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Fri 05 May 2023 15:12:00 No. 5655431 Report What will you do?
>Focus on the mission first and foremost. You should coordinate with Cat and Araña as much as possible. >Go exploring with the others. W seemed really excited about it. >Plan a romantic evening with Anastasia. The two of you haven’t gotten nearly as much alone time as you would’ve preferred. >Request custom made equipment for you and your team.(Write-in.) >Look into that other job that Gloria mentioned. The one about those performers being attacked. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5655431 >Plan a romantic evening with Anastasia. The two of you haven’t gotten nearly as much alone time as you would’ve preferred. Anonymous
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>>5655431 >>Plan a romantic evening with Anastasia. The two of you haven’t gotten nearly as much alone time as you would’ve preferred. Anonymous
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>>5655431 >>Look into that other job that Gloria mentioned. The one about those performers being attacked. Anonymous
>>5655435 Support and tell Lara to wish us luck
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>>5655431 >>Plan a romantic evening with Anastasia. The two of you haven’t gotten nearly as much alone time as you would’ve preferred. Anonymous
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>>5655431 >Look into that other job that Gloria mentioned. The one about those performers being attacked. Aideen !UONhynZK0U
>>5655431 >>>Look into that other job that Gloria mentioned. The one about those performers being attacked. Anonymous
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>>5655558 I forgot I had the trip on for another quest, sorry
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>>5655435 >>5655485 support but also call a quick collect call to shotgun dans pizza to deliver 15 big dan pizzas to the morlocks. Tell them it's from W.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 06 May 2023 11:59:05 No. 5656157 Report Quoted By:
>>5655435 >>5655485 >>5655743 >>5655520 >Plan a romantic evening with Anastasia. The two of you haven’t gotten nearly as much alone time as you would’ve preferred. >Tell Iara to wish us luck >Call up Shotgun Dan's and order 15 Big Dan pizzas for the Morlocks Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sat 06 May 2023 12:30:04 No. 5656164 Report Despite the importance of the upcoming mission, one of your biggest concerns was your lack of intimate interaction with Anastasia. The two of you had decided to put business first, and the time it took to settle said business was taking a bit longer than you would’ve liked. Of course, the perks that came with this lucrative deal weren’t anything to sneeze at, but you came here hoping to spend less time swinging through the streets and more time wrestling in the sheets. So in order to remedy this, you intended to take the hot-blooded huntress out on a steamy, romantic date. The only problem was that you had too many options at your disposal! What are your plans?(Pick up to 2 options for Day/Night phase)>Go on a horse-riding tour and end the day with a romantic, candle-lit dinner at dusk.(Day Only) >Take a tour of the Lost Spirits Distillery and get absolutely shit-faced! >Enjoy a romantic gondola ride. >Take her to the hottest nightclub you can find and party the night away!(Night Only) >Spend the day at a wild pool party! It’d give you a good excuse to see Ana in a swimsuit.(Day only) >Relax and unwind with her at a spa.(Day Only) >Take a stroll down Carnaval Court for a free street party! (Night Only) >Put your scheduling and coordinating skills to the test by bringing Ana to multiple consecutive shows and attractions around the city.(Night Only) >Do a bit of everything! Go wild! >Write-in. (I'll do the other options in the following update.)
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>>5656164 >Relax and unwind with her at a spa.(Day Only) >Enjoy a romantic gondola ride. Nothing will be wilder then our adventures, so taking it easy would make the date stand out.
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>>5656164 >>Go on a horse-riding tour and end the day with a romantic, candle-lit dinner at dusk.(Day Only) Anonymous
>>5656164 >Relax and unwind with her at a spa.(Day Only) >Take a stroll down Carnaval Court for a free street party! (Night Only) While this isn't relevant to the date night, did you know that there are a series of underground tunnels in Vegas that are populated by hobos?
I wouldn't be surprised to see some mutants down there in this universe.
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>>5656164 >Relax and unwind with her at a spa.(Day Only) >Take a stroll down Carnaval Court for a free street party! (Night Only) Anonymous
>>5656190 It's practically a city now. Also support
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 07 May 2023 16:46:06 No. 5657431 Report Quoted By:
>>5656168 >>5656169 >>5656190 >>5656298 >>5656286 >>5656355 >Relax and unwind with her at a spa.(Day Only) >Take a stroll down Carnaval Court for a free street party! (Night Only) Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 07 May 2023 16:47:06 No. 5657433 Report >>5656190 That IS interesting! I wonder if it'll play a part in the overarching story at a later point...
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>>5657433 They're also flooded regularly by the casinos in an effort to murder the hobos living there, but they've yet to be completely wiped out.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 07 May 2023 17:43:25 No. 5657465 Report Quoted By:
Since the two of you are going to have a fairly action-packed couple of days, you figured that it’d be best to take things easy today. You’d start things off with a nice, relaxing day at the spa, where you and Ana would be pampered and cared for by the best hands that money could buy in a city like this. And once you were both nice and loosened up, you’d hit the town and walk the streets of Carnaval Court. It wasn’t anything terribly exciting, but that was precisely why you planned things the way you did. More excitement wasn’t what either of you needed right now. You’d get that within the next few days of working alongside Pele. In times like this, you and others around you craved the mundane. It was so very hard to come by these days. —-------- Right as you were about to head out, you received a call from Iara. The subterranean seductress either had a sense for when you were about to commit to romantic gestures, or she was just calling to bug you. Fortunately, it was the latter. <span class="mu-b">“Hey, pretty thing. Wanna hit the pool later? Me and W were thinking of turning a few heads today.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“I doubt that’s what she was planning on.”</span> you replied. <span class="mu-b">“It’s not my fault she doesn’t know how hot she is. It’s so much fun to see everyone falling over themselves to get her attention.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“You gonna be showing off your gills when you get in the water?”</span> you asked. She made a hissing chuckle. <span class="mu-b">“Why don’t you come with us and find out?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Sorry, can’t. I made plans to go on a date with Ana today. Wish me luck!”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Sounds exciting. I guess Callie was right about you coming here for both business <span class="mu-i">and</span> pleasure.”</span> Iara said. To your mild surprise, she didn’t seem too put out about the whole thing. It was another reason that led you to believe that she was either playing with you, or she only sought your attention for purely carnal purposes. <span class="mu-b">“Looks like you’ll have to wait until later to see my new swimsuit. A pity.”</span> she said in exaggerated disappointment. <span class="mu-b">“Tell her I said hi.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Will do.”</span> you replied, not entirely sure if you were lying or not. After the call ended, you were about to head down to the main lobby, when you got the idea to treat the Morlocks to a bit of a feast. They were here on your behalf, after all, and they hadn’t even asked for anything in return. Recalling an ad that you saw on the way over, you called Koa to put in an order. <span class="mu-r">“Hey, Koa. Do you think you can pick up 15 Big Dan pizzas from Shotgun Dan’s and deliver it to the Morlock’s hotel room?”</span> Koa spluttered. <span class="mu-r">“Shotgun Dan’s? That’s all the way in Arkansas! It’s gonna take us a whole day to get it back over here!”</span> <span class="mu-r">“I was under the impression that we could have whatever we wanted, so long as it helped us complete the mission.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“And how the hell are ‘15 Big Dan pizzas’ necessary to the mission?”</span> he shot back. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 07 May 2023 17:44:30 No. 5657466 Report <span class="mu-r">“The Deep One eats a lot. She’s a big girl, and she needs as much fuel as she can get. Sharks never stop moving, you know.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Yeah? Well this one’s been sleeping in a queen-sized bed since last night. But…I guess I can’t complain since they’re here to help. When do you want them?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Take your time. They’re headed out to have some fun in the sun today. Make sure that the pizzas are hot and ready for them when they get back.”</span> you demanded. Koa let out a deep sigh. <span class="mu-r">“Yeah, yeah…”</span> It was then that you wondered whether he would be the one to pick up the pizzas personally, or if he would choose to delegate that responsibility to someone else. —--------- When you met up with Ana, you were slightly surprised to see that her outfit was far more casual than it had been when you’d first landed in Nevada. Her long, flowing dress was replaced by a high quality, white dress shirt with short, ruffled sleeves that went up to her elbows, a tight, black tank top, and beige polyester pants that complimented her well-sculpted figure. <span class="mu-g">“You didn’t bring your suitcase.”</span> she observed, her sunglasses obscuring the path of her gaze. <span class="mu-r">“That’s because I don’t want any distractions today. Plus, it’s a pain to keep track of.”</span> A grin spread across Ana’s lips, then. <span class="mu-g">“You bought a different suit for this occasion as well. It fits you, nicely.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“You don’t look so bad yourself, Ms. Kravinoff.”</span> you said, not hiding your interest in her appearance. The woman flipped her head back and to the side, whipping her long, blonde ponytail around in a dramatic flourish that bordered on being downright majestic. <span class="mu-g">“Thank you for noticing. Shall we go?”</span> She offered you her arm, and you wasted no time in stepping beside her and linking her arm with yours. <span class="mu-r">“We shall. Get ready for the most relaxing day of your life.”</span> Ana chuckled lightly and leaned her head against your shoulder. <span class="mu-g">“Let’s hope you can keep that promise. The last time you took me out, I was hypnotized by a criminal clown.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“That…probably won’t happen again.”</span> you said weakly. —-------- Ana was pleasantly surprised when you arrived at the Day Spa that you’d looked into earlier. There, the two of you changed out of your clothes into a pair of incredibly soft, silky robes. First was the mani-pedi. The spa’s staff sat you down and waited on you hand and foot by…caring for your hands and feet. They trimmed your nails, filed down calluses, and focused on pressure points in order to improve blood flow and alleviate some of the stress you’d been building up over the past few years. But it wasn’t until they stripped you and laid you down on the massage table that you realized just how much you needed this. Much like Ana, your life has become a whirlwind of activity, both supernatural and superhuman in nature. And it had been a while since you sat down and really, actually relaxed.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Sun 07 May 2023 17:45:37 No. 5657467 Report Several minutes into the deep tissue massage, you could feel your stress and worries melting away. And judging from the moaning and grunting coming from Ana’s table, she was enjoying herself far more than even you had expected. All that being said, however, all those noises and the physical contact from your masseuse were eliciting a primal reaction that had you wishing there was another hole in the table.
Maybe it was just the heated oils and aromatic candles talking, but you weren’t entirely relaxed in your current state.
—-----
When the massage was done, both of you shakily rose from the table and wrapped your towels around yourselves. Hers did very little to hide her impressive muscles and the scars that had marked her skin.
<span class="mu-g">“Ooh. That was…heavenly!”</span> she exclaimed. <span class="mu-g">“I haven’t felt that good in ages.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Yeah, same. This is my first time getting a professional massage.”</span>
Although, you wouldn’t mind giving her an unprofessional one right about now. Maybe slip the workers a few extra bills and rent out the room for a little while longer.
What will you do?
>Give Ana an unprofessional massage before you proceed with the rest of the spa treatment. >Head to the pool and hot tub for a relaxing soak. You heard that they have beer bath and mud bath treatments here! >Spend some time in the sauna and see how long you and Ana can last. >Get a face massage from a professional. Maybe they’ll even put some cucumbers on your eyes while you’re here! >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Anonymous
>>5657467 >Get a face massage from a professional. Maybe they’ll even put some cucumbers on your eyes while you’re here! Anonymous
Ha you actually researched shotgun Dan's. You da real mvp
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>>5657467 >Head to the pool and hot tub for a relaxing soak. You heard that they have beer bath and mud bath treatments here! >Get a face massage from a professional. Maybe they’ll even put some cucumbers on your eyes while you’re here! Anonymous
>>5657466 >Head to the pool and hot tub for a relaxing soak. You heard that they have beer bath and mud bath treatments here! I was tempted to rent out the room, but I figure it's better to let Ana make the move. The hunter taking the shot as it were.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 08 May 2023 17:16:14 No. 5658517 Report Quoted By:
>>5657474 >>5657483 >>5657486 >>5657622 >Head to the pool and hot tub for a relaxing soak. You heard that they have beer bath and mud bath treatments here! >Get a face massage from a professional. Maybe they’ll even put some cucumbers on your eyes while you’re here! Taking these. Writing...
>>5657481 This quest requires a lot of research, so I'm used to it. I have an unholy amount of tabs stuffed into a folder just to brush up on comic characters and their history.
Also, I'll be using up some more vacation time next week, so that should give me more time to write and relax.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 08 May 2023 18:58:28 No. 5658592 Report Quoted By:
The idea was tempting, but you quickly banished the thought and regained control of your senses. There would be time enough for that when you got back to her hotel room. <span class="mu-r">“Wanna hit the pool?”</span> you asked. —----- Despite your best efforts, you found it all too easy to get a peek at what Ana was hiding under those robes. After all, you weren’t obligated to wear swimwear, or even underwear while entering the pool and separate baths. Sure, there was underwear that you could rent from the spa’s staff, but you were in no way obligated to wear it, so long as you showered before entering the pool. That being said, as soon as you entered the room, Ana confidently disrobed and tossed the rented clothing onto a nearby bench. You were momentarily stunned by both the act and the sight of her bare backside, her long ponytail swaying from side to side as she walked. Even though it wasn’t anything you hadn’t seen before, you still had to take a moment to calm yourself down before you could follow her lead. Noticing that you were fixed firmly in place, Anastasia turned back to glance over her shoulder, a teasing smile on her face. <span class="mu-g">“Are you just going to stand there like a deer in headlights, or are you going to join me?”</span> You blinked for a second, and then started moving mechanically towards her while stripping off your own robe. Neither of you asked which one you would enter first, you just sort of ended up climbing into the hot tub with her. There wasn’t a whole lot of space to begin with, and with the two of you spreading out to relax, there were more than a few occasions where your feet, legs and toes would brush against one another. Sometimes you would apologize, and other times you would follow it up with a longer, more intimate caress of her thigh with a sultry smile. Much to your delight and occasional surprise, Ana seemed to enjoy this little game of cat and mouse. Just earlier in the shower, she flung the door open to ask whether or not you were done lathering yourself up. You’d almost asked her to join you, but you were too eager to enter the pool to bother wasting more time in the locker room. After a few more minutes, the two of you got out and switched to the pool in order to cool off. The water felt freezing, at first, and you couldn’t quite bring yourself to plunge yourself into the water all at once. Ana just walked into the pool like it was no big deal. According to her, she’d been subjected to much harsher conditions during her travels. That little tidbit didn’t <span class="mu-i">quite</span> make you feel soft, but it gave you the push you needed to join her in the water. She chuckled to herself as you winced with every movement. Her ponytail was now wrapped around her neck like a scarf, so as to avoid it dragging behind her in the water. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 08 May 2023 18:59:30 No. 5658593 Report Quoted By:
A numb, tingling sensation spread throughout your limbs the longer you stayed in the pool, until your body eventually adapted to the temperature change. Going back and forth between hot and cold baths was supposed to help with blood flow, apparently. Either way, you were grateful to be returning to the hot tub several minutes later. Except this time, you both decided to try out the beer bath. Surprisingly, the water smelled of bitter herbs and peppermint. You thought you could smell a bit of hops in the strange mixture, but you weren’t here to nitpick the ingredients of the bath. If it worked, it worked. This beer bubble bath was much like the hot tub, but this time you were provided with drinks to stay hydrated during your stay. Little by little, you could feel what small amount of stress remained in your body melting away in the warm water. You’d gotten used to the smell too. You absently wondered if it was safe to drink, but didn’t bother asking the question aloud or trying it for yourself. You were pretty sure that was against spa etiquette, and probably incredibly unsanitary. You felt a bit silly for even having the thought. Like a child weighing his decision to eat a bar of soap because it smelled good. According to the online guide, the herb infused waters of the beer bath were supposed to be good for your skin, hair, circulation and can help alleviate joint pain. After a few more minutes, it was back to the pool, and more internal whimpering. Then you went back for one last trip to end your pool visit. The mud bath was at the end of your list, being the most messy of the stations. Sliding into the bath was a strange feeling, but it didn’t compare to how you felt when you sat in it for an extended period of time. It felt as if you were floating, which was simultaneously unnerving and relaxing at the same time. You were also sweating through your face a lot, but that was apparently normal for mud baths. And while the minerals in the mud were supposed to be great for your skin, it also smelled a bit like rotten eggs. According to Anastasia, that was due to the high sulfur content. But, since she seemed to be enjoying herself, you kept most of your grousing to yourself and tried to enjoy your time there. A childish part of you wanted to playfully suggest that the two of you engage in some steamy mud-wrestling, but you knew that she probably wouldn’t appreciate getting her hair messy right now, and that would sort of ruin the “relaxation” part of this spa trip. Plus, you’d royally piss off the people that’d have to clean up your mess. —------ Eventually, your time in the mud bath came to an end and you both went back to the locker room to clean off the last of the muck. There, you had a bit of fun sharing a shower with Ana as the two of you scrubbed each other clean. It took a bit longer than was absolutely necessary, but you weren’t complaining. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Mon 08 May 2023 19:00:32 No. 5658594 Report Once you dried off, moisturized and redressed, you went to get a nice, relaxing face massage from a certified professional. There, you were laid down on another massage table, your head facing the ceiling, as an older Chinese woman gently applied moisturizing cream to your face and began rubbing it in. She then used her hands and several tools to knead your skin in specific areas and trim your eyebrows a bit. You actually almost fell asleep when she started using the kneading tool to go around your face and apply moisturizing cream by rubbing in tiny circles. It was somehow more intimate than the full body massage from earlier, while simultaneously being less sensual from the lack of heated oils and scented candles. Her hand motions were slow, careful and firm. You quickly found yourself surrendering to the calming rhythm of the massage, and before you knew it, she was reapplying moisturizing cream and placing a warm latex mask over your face. While you waited for the material to cling to your face, the masseuse took her time in massaging and scratching your scalp in such a satisfying way that you had trouble finding words to describe it. You felt like a dog being scratched behind the ear by your owner. At some point, you were certain she had actually done that, too! And when she started using the kneading tool to scratch at your scalp, you nearly died and went to heaven. During this process, neither you nor Ana did much talking. In fact, you spent more time whispering to your masseuse than you did to your actual date. A little while later, she peeled the mask off and gave your face one last coating of moisturizing cream. At this point, you felt like a car that had just been waxed and buffed on a warm Sunday afternoon. You and Ana finished around the same time, both looking and feeling absolutely refreshed. Without having to say a word to each other, you both knew that this was something you both desperately needed, and would most likely do again in the future. You thanked the staff, changed back into your own clothes and left the spa in good spirits. Your walk to Carnaval Court was filled with glowing reviews and enthusiastic retellings of your personal experiences during the treatment. By the time you made it to your destination, the fact that you were both absolutely starving came as an almost total shock. You simply weren’t paying much attention to your stomachs until now. What will you be having?>Head to a nearby diner and order half of their menu. >Grab a few things from some nearby food trucks and experiment with the local cuisine. >Hit up the bar and ask them to whip something up for you. You want to be outside for the live music performance. >Write-in.
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>>5658594 >Hit up the bar and ask them to whip something up for you. You want to be outside for the live music performance. Phase one is complete. Commencing phase two...
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>>5658594 >>Grab a few things from some nearby food trucks and experiment with the local cuisine. Food trucks are based. Dinners are trash.
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>>5658594 >Grab a few things from some nearby food trucks and experiment with the local cuisine. Anonymous
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>>5658594 >Head to a nearby diner and order half of their menu. Anonymous
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 10 May 2023 16:45:47 No. 5660511 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 1 (1d2) >>5658600 >>5658828 >>5658615 >>5658690 Sorry about the delay! Got busy over the last few days. Things are a bit rough at work right now, and I'm hoping to change jobs soon.
>>5660498 She's okay! Thanks for asking!
Gonna flip a coin to decide this one.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 10 May 2023 18:19:48 No. 5660556 Report Quoted By:
While you weren’t the biggest fan of bar food, you decided to give it a shot, if only for the legendary flair bartending that the Carnaval Court was rumored to have. And you weren’t disappointed. The bartender was flipping bottles, juggling drinks, and balancing beverages with such impressive dexterity that you thought you might be able to learn a thing or two from him. It was the kind of performance that made you want to keep ordering drinks just to see how he would prepare them. You supposed that was the whole point of the entire gimmick, but you didn’t care. You had money to blow. But the biggest surprise came when you and Ana finished the burgers you ordered. They were honestly not bad for bar food, but all thoughts of food critique went out of the window when you saw a very familiar performer walking onto the stage. <span class="mu-r">“No fucking way…”</span> you gasped. Ana had a similar expression on her face. <span class="mu-g">“Is that…?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“They got Dazzler!? THE Dazzler!?”</span> Sure enough, the blonde disco pop star stepped into the spotlight to a general roar of applause from everyone in the audience. This must have been a surprise performance, of sorts, because you have a feeling that the crowd would’ve been far more inflated if they knew who was here. You were sure that that would change soon. <span class="mu-g">“That’s incredible! She must cost a fortune.”</span> Anastasia exclaimed. <span class="mu-r">“I get the feeling that The Family isn’t hurting for cash.”</span> you replied. <span class="mu-r">“Wanna get closer to the stage?”</span> She nodded eagerly. —--- In hindsight, you were glad that you chose to eat at the bar. It allowed you to get closer to the stage before the rabid fans could push you further out. With all these people in place, you were starting to get hot and sweaty, but that didn’t stop you from dancing like there was no tomorrow when Dazzler’s performance was in full swing. The party only got crazier as the sky got darker. Dazzler was able to make full use of her light-manipulating abilities, then. Yeah, that’s right. Dazzler was secretly a mutant! A few of the Morlocks let it slip when you were around, and you originally thought that they were pulling your leg. But when Callisto casually confirmed this, it flipped your entire world on its ass. You were still reeling from the revelation, even now! But you had to admit that it made a certain type of sense. Dazzler’s excuse that her stellar performances were the result of finely tuned technology had yet to be proven, and no one was able to replicate them. And while such a thing isn’t necessarily impossible in this crazy world, you doubted that most venues were properly equipped to install her complex lighting rig. Your sister’s been following Dazzler ever since she debuted in dive bars. Actually…Va Nee probably made that up in order to craft a more elaborate illusion. That was sort of sad to think about. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 10 May 2023 18:20:51 No. 5660558 Report Quoted By:
Either way, your sister was a HUGE Dazzler fan, and she was going to be sooo jealous once you told her about this! As the sound and lights crystallized into a dizzying, seizure inducing display that made you feel like you were on DMT, you and Ana moved in a feverish frenzy. Despite the tangle of limbs and the press of bodies closing in on you, you felt completely free to move as you pleased. It was rather fortunate that the obligatory epilepsy warning that Dazzler gave out before her performances didn’t pertain to you or your date, because you wouldn’t have missed this for the world! It was a unique experience that couldn’t be properly conveyed through words or pictures. You just had to be there, in the moment. For one night, you forgot about your worries—the anxieties that plagued you on a regular basis. They didn’t matter. The only thing that mattered was the rhythm—the pulsating sound and lights, and the beautiful woman standing before you. She moved her body with a fluidity and natural grace that you couldn’t replicate. But she made it very clear that you were welcome to show your appreciation. You explored her gyrating body with your hands, fully aware that everyone around you was paying more attention to the music than they were you. Even still, there was a thrill of excitement that shot through you at making such a bold, public display of affection. Your hands went from her hips to her ass, and she flashed a seductive grin as she continued to move, unbothered by the intimate contact. Soon enough, she had her back pressed against you, her ass now rubbing against your crotch with every movement. Your hands traveled from her hips to her breasts, and you gave one a squeeze as your other hand caressed her inner thigh. She let out a breathy moan that was almost lost in the sound of Dazzler’s performance. You didn’t even care that she was reaching around to grab and occasionally tug at your hair. This moment was everything, and you didn’t want it to end. Your hand, which had once been copping a feel, was now gripped in her hand, and your other hand had somehow found its way back to her waist. You and Ana swayed together to the music, laughing to yourselves as the powerful vibrations send shivers up your spine and along your skin. You only had a light buzz from you drinking earlier, and you found yourself wishing that the path to the bar wasn’t a one -way trip. There was no way that you were making it back if you left this spot. Oh, well. You’d have time to get drunk when you got back to the hotel. But you didn’t want to think about leaving just yet. You wanted to sit here, swaying to the beat, your body pressed against Anastasia, her ponytail tickling your nose every now and again. Completely by accident, you somehow managed to plan a pretty amazing date. Not bad, Parker. Not bad at all. —---------- (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Wed 10 May 2023 18:21:52 No. 5660559 Report Several hours later, the party had finally started winding down. The crowd managed to convince Dazzler to come back for an encore, and it featured one of her more mellow songs. You and Ana just held each other and stared up at her in awe. She truly was one of the greatest performers of your generation.
You were so caught up in it that you forgot to record a video for Vic. But maybe…
Maybe you can leverage your connection to Callisto to meet with Dazzler backstage. Would that be creepy? Would she be pissed that Callisto let her secret slip? You didn’t want to be lumped in with the other rabid crazies in the crowd that would undoubtedly be asking for her autograph.
What will you do?
>Try to meet with Dazzler backstage by leveraging your connection to the Morlocks. >Wait your turn to get Dazzler’s autograph. You might even buy an album after tonight’s performance! >Grab another drink and head back to the hotel for a private party of two. >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
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https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
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>>5660559 >Wait your turn to get Dazzler’s autograph. You might even buy an album after tonight’s performance! No need to leverage our connections like that, plus it would be kinda rude I feel.
Besides, I think Vic would be more than happy with an autographed poster and a t-shirt.
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>>5660559 >>Wait your turn to get Dazzler’s autograph. You might even buy an album after tonight’s performance! Anonymous
>>5660559 >Wait your turn to get Dazzler’s autograph. You might even buy an album after tonight’s performance! Anonymous
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>>5660559 >>Try to meet with Dazzler backstage by leveraging your connection to the Morlocks. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 11 May 2023 11:22:17 No. 5661154 Report Quoted By:
>>5660574 >>5660591 >>5660622 >Wait your turn to get Dazzler’s autograph. You might even buy an album after tonight’s performance! Taking these. This will be the last update of the thread, since we're already on page 9. A new thread will be up by Saturday sometime in the early afternoon(I hope), and I'll be running a session then.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 11 May 2023 12:20:32 No. 5661173 Report Quoted By:
As tempting as it was to leverage your connections for the sake of scoring a meet and greet with Dazzler, you decided it would be better for everyone if you just got in line and waited like everyone else. And to be completely honest, Dazzler’s power made waiting in line seem…kind of fun—as crazy as that sounded. During your wait, you were subjected to spontaneous bursts of light and sound that coalesced into little snippets from her most famous music videos. Sometimes, people would sing along. Other times, they’d reminisce about some of her more classic hits and try to pick out their favorites amidst the improvised collage. It was definitely an interesting experience, and this time, you didn’t forget to record a bit to show the others later. Ana didn’t pull out her phone, but she certainly seemed to be basking in the glow of it all—living in the moment. When you finally got to the front, you found yourself feeling a little starstruck at being able to meet Dazzler face-to-face. She was, well…<span class="mu-i">dazzling</span>. Her long blonde hair had a faint pink streak running through it, and light seemed to glimmer where it hit the blue star she’d painted over her right eye. The songstress flashed you a dazzling grin and enthusiastically waved a hand at you. <span class="mu-b">“Hey, there! Hope you enjoyed the show!”</span> <span class="mu-r">“I did! We both did.”</span> you said, gesturing at Ana. <span class="mu-r">“That thing you did when you switched from EDM, to Dubstep, and then circled back to Pop—and the lights were pulsating to the beat—and your voice was getting all warbly—and you could just feel it in your bones—that shit was…!”</span> You pointed both hands at your head and mimicked an explosion. Even though you weren’t making a ton of sense, Dazzler still laughed good-naturedly. <span class="mu-b">“Yeah, I love that part too. It just sends tingles up my spine, you know?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Mine too!”</span> Ana nodded. <span class="mu-g">“Yes, there was much ‘tingling’ going on. You are extremely talented.”</span> she added, shouting slightly to be heard over the sound of background chatter. Dazzler looked sincerely touched by the praise. <span class="mu-b">“Oh, thank you! I love your accent. What is that, Russian?”</span> The two began a short back and forth that lasted until one of the men standing beside gave her a look that was most likely meant to remind her that there were people waiting behind you. <span class="mu-r">“We’d like to buy some autographed t-shirts and a few albums.”</span> you declared, Ana nodding along beside you. <span class="mu-r">“My sister’s a huge fan, so I was planning on getting her something.”</span> Dazzler’s smile returned in full force at the mention of your sister. <span class="mu-b">“Oh, really? It sucks that she couldn’t be here.”</span> she said with a slight pout. <span class="mu-b">“How about a pic for the road?”</span> You and Ana stared at her in disbelief for a moment. <span class="mu-r">“Wait, like—for real!?”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Yeah, ‘like for real’! Come on, we’ll take a quick one.”</span> she urged you, getting up from her chair and fixing her hair.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 11 May 2023 12:23:10 No. 5661175 Report Quoted By:
You took out your phone, notated the camera and posed in front of the signing table with Ana. In the back, Dazzler made a heart symbol with her hands, where a faint, pink glow filled the space between them. And in another pic, Dazzler had signed a shirt with her signature, as well as a personalized message for Vic. Your heart soared in that moment, and you were sure that this would net you some serious brownie points with your sister when you got back home. After you got your merchandise signed and bagged, you paid for it all and included a little something extra for the pictures. Dazzler hadn’t intended to charge you for them, but you insisted. She was far more personable than you ever could’ve imagined. You could easily see how she had so many fans. <span class="mu-g">“She’s very nice in person.”</span> Ana said, sounding surprised. <span class="mu-g">“I never would have guessed.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“I know, right!? And she’s so approachable too.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Send that photo to me later. I’ll have to remember to tell Elsa about this.”</span> she declared, reaffirming her grip on her merchandise. The two of you walked back to the hotel, feeling satisfied with your haul and the experiences you gained today. And on your way past the Morlocks’ room, you caught a glimpse of the wild pizza party they were throwing. Well—in reality, it was just Iara gulping down whole entire pizza pies as Glass and W cheered her on. There might have been more going on there, but you didn’t stick around long enough to find out. Anastasia led you to her lavish hotel room, but neither of you were in a rush to ravage the other. Instead, you just sort of…talked. You laid down on her bed, and just talked well into the night. You weren’t so much physically exhausted as you were mentally and emotionally drained from all the earlier excitement. And this—this right here…it felt important. It was no secret that you and Ana found each other physically attractive. Half the time, it felt like the sexual tension was so thick that you could cut it with a knife. But the two of you never truly took the time to build up a rapport—a friendship that transcended sexual desire. If this relationship was ever going to work, then you would need to get to know the real Anastasia—whoever that might be. And you wanted her to get to know the real you. So, you talked and talked until your eyelids grew heavier, and the two of you were falling asleep in each other’s arms. Tomorrow, the mission would begin in earnest, and the end result might shake up The Family’s entire dynamic. But until then, you would rest and enjoy this moment for everything it was worth. And in your opinion, it was worth a hell of a lot more than what you paid for that merch. Your last thought before sleep claimed you was a very recent memory. An eternal moment of energetic music, and the warm feeling of Anastasia’s body against yours. You doubted you would ever forget it. (To be continued...)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 11 May 2023 12:35:09 No. 5661186 Report And that'll be all for this thread! I'll be archiving it sometime later today, but I'd like to thank you guys for reading along and playing this quest. I'm hoping to make my schedule a bit more consistent going forward, and I'll let you know if there are any major changes in my availability. These past few days have been a bit busier than usual, but I still like to keep the quest at least somewhat active. During my downtime, though, I find myself restructuring and reorganizing the order of some major events I had planned for the future. The order will be very important, I think, because they will more or less impact and alter the landscape of the entire city, and in some cases, the entire world. I don't want to pop them out too fast, but I also don't want to keep you guys waiting too long for big events like the arrival of Venom and Carnage. Our Spidey is still technically only in his first year of activity, with his anniversary approaching fast. I don't want to give him too much to deal with too quickly. What do you guys think? Should the pacing be faster, or are you content to take your time with things? I noticed some fatigue during the Silvertongue arc, so I'm feeling more inclined to take things slow and space out the events a bit. For the most part, you'll still be able to operate during said events, but with certain restrictions in place(depending on your loyalties and priorities). Aside from that, how do you guys feel about the Vegas arc so far? Are you enjoying it? Are there any new characters that you like or dislike? Are there any other members of The Family that you're interested in seeing more of or learning more about? Any other partnerships or alliances that you're willing to consider? Let me know before the thread falls off! Once again, thanks for playing, and I'll see you guys on Saturday!
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>>5661186 It's all good so far.
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>>5661186 Thanks for running, boss.
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>>5661186 Excellent thread as always
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>>5661186 Great as always. I think your doing a better job at fleshing out characters and making each one seem unique. For me Silvertongue at times just had so much going on it was hard to handle it all. I read this on my phone so that might be why. I'm looking forward to more Flint. I feel like he hasn't had as much time to shine. Also excited to see how Cindy grows as a person and possible hero/villain.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 11 May 2023 19:28:05 No. 5661496 Report Quoted By:
>>5661190 >>5661249 >>5661252 Thanks! Good to know!
>>5661362 That's fair. The reason why the end of the arc got so intense is because the Chameleon was given the maximum amount of prep time, and the last phase was staged as a personal attack on you with almost all of his available resources at his disposal. He isn't an up-close fighter, so he attacked you by leveraging his resources and stretching your forces thin so that he could poke holes in your defenses. And if it weren't for him getting cocky when dealing with Victoria, he might've had a chance at getting away with it.
As for Flint---well, I've got plans for him. There will be some interesting things happening when you get back to NYC.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:EvubONmU Thu 11 May 2023 19:45:29 No. 5661510 Report Quoted By:
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