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Originally posted by Ram Boy:
However, your ability to update the dress code mildly concerns me. I hope that any uniform you choose will either conform to or exceed the level of decorum and dignity we of Legion World have come to expect from our law men.

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Oh Fearless Leader...we'll be seeking to make the dress code reflect this new era so that the citizenry will have the upmost confidence in what will be a new and open era!
 

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Posted by MLLASH on :
 
Daisy dukes?
 

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Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
 

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Originally posted by Ram Boy:
However, your ability to update the dress code mildly concerns me. I hope that any uniform you choose will either conform to or exceed the level of decorum and dignity we of Legion World have come to expect from our law men.

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Originally posted by MLLASH:
moob windows!!!

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Can I take it that you're interested, Mr. Lash?
 

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Posted by MLLASH on :
 

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:

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Originally posted by MLLASH:
moob windows!!!

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Can I take it that you're interested, Mr. Lash?

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Originally posted by MLLASH:

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:

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Originally posted by MLLASH:
moob windows!!!

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Can I take it that you're interested, Mr. Lash?

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InDEED!

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:

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Originally posted by MLLASH:

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:

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Originally posted by MLLASH:
moob windows!!!

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Can I take it that you're interested, Mr. Lash?

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InDEED!

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Wow! Lash in the Office of Security? You're IN, my friend!

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Oh, as in, IN the office? I meant I was interested in seeing guys in moob windows and daisy dukes.

Still, though, this might be a good way to get lucky.... Okay, give the kid (me) a trial run! But I have to bring Thunder Girl along too.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
If two-for-the-price-of-one is what it takes to get you aboard, so be it!

(Now, who the Hell is Thunder Girl?!?)
 

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Posted by MLLASH on :
 
Oh, TG's one of the minions I had back when I briefly went evil recently. She's now reformed, of course... Oh, here she comes now...


 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Er...what's her special power or talent? Or would you just like her to be your assistant/hanger-on?

(either way, I'm cool with it! )
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
I think the power might have something to do with eclipsing things.
 

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Posted by MLLASH on :
 
Heh. Heh heh. Think Gorgon of the Inhumans. When she stomps, it's shake rattle and roll time!
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
AW YEAH, Security Office!

The first two recruits are LW's Most Beloved of All Posters and the Gen-char du jour!

Who's next, baby?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 

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Originally posted by Kent:
I can solve your real estate needs, my friend!

tell me what you need and where you need it, and I'll hook you up. a personal favor from me to you!

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So the sky's the limit, I take it? What's the best place ya got? Nothin' but the BEST for my Security Office!
 

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Posted by Kent on :
 
here's one I've been thinking of moving into myself, but nothing is too good for our security team!

my recent digs. kinda outgrowing it:

a couple newer locales.


a couple more options - tasteful but old fashioned, but worth a gander.

maybe an Asian theme?

I've got a place on a hill, too.

or something a little more modest

that's for starters. if you have specific criteria in mind, we can fine-tune the options.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Kent:
here's one I've been thinking of moving into myself, but nothing is too good for our security team!

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AW YEAH, Security Office! That's the one! LOVE the pool!

Make it so, Mr. Kent!
 

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Posted by Kent on :
 
...and it is done!
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
Interesting piece of property there, Chief Taylor. Your new version of the Security Office is shaping up nicely.

I particularly like the way you manuvered Kent into exposing his intentions with that transaction, while remaining completely above board yourself, Bravo.

I just dropped by to let you know that dispite any conclusions Abin may have jumped to, I am not following Cobalt into his new ventures. Instead I'm opening a Private Detective Agency.

Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(My office will be a little more modest than the new Security Digs, but what the heck, everybody has to start somewhere.)
 

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Posted by Kent on :
 
Let me know if you need anything, Ranger! I'm always happy to do a favor for old friends.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Ranger, you're certainly welcome here, should you change your mind. LWGov didn't ignore all of your accomplishments with the Office but felt I was their choice because you'd been out of action (read: dead) for so long before recently returning. There's always a place here for men like you!
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
No, I'd just be a fifth wheel, Chief. You deserve the chance to get things running your way and I'd be a distraction for the rank and file.


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(It's not like we'd disagree about anything important. Just a few minor things. Ethics, Payola, Graft, nothing important.)
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 

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Originally posted by Kent:
Let me know if you need anything, Ranger! I'm always happy to do a favor for old friends.

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I should be all set Kent, but you can believe that I'll keep your offer in mind.


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(Funny how much people can change when you've been dead a few years.)
 

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Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
 
(A bouquet of mixed flowers is delivered to the Security office with the following holo-message)

Hi Lardy. I know I'm not the person you most would like to see right now. I'm sorry for any pain I've caused you.

I wanted for you to know that I am so happy for you in your new position. Cobie couldn't ask for a better person to take over for him. You'll do a great job.

Please know that the Security Office can always count on the Rookery and the Pyngwyny Mission to assist in time of need. Though I have never been part of the Security Office, I have always been a friend of it. And I hope that I can be one to the Chief as well.

All my best wishes,
Rocky
 

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Posted by CJ Taylor on :
 
Suck up!
 

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Posted by Kent on :
 
yeah. Rocky's all: "gee, I dumped my bf and now he's in power. guess I better hedge my bets in case he still has hard feelings."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Yeesh, guys! Don't all apply at once or anything!

I mean, have you seen the new digs?



Have you heard that Lash Lad has joined? And his outrageous sidekick Thunder Girl?

Dev? Sharky? deds? My? Brit? Lolita? Roy? Clee? Edie? Huey? Lurkers du jour?

Bueller?

Am I gonna have to recruit from the Red Light district?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 

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Originally posted by CJ Taylor:
Suck up!

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quote:

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Originally posted by Kent:
yeah. Rocky's all: "gee, I dumped my bf and now he's in power. guess I better hedge my bets in case he still has hard feelings."

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Mr. Security Chief,

There have been a bunch of homely looking guys who keep walking by my office window. What are you going to do about it?
 

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Posted by Sam Pureheart on :
 
Dagone it, you need a map or a tour guide just to find the front door to this place...

Anybody Home?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.:
Mr. Security Chief,

There have been a bunch of homely looking guys who keep walking by my office window. What are you going to do about it?

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Quis, I'm thinking about banning all homely people from being out in public!
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 

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Originally posted by Sam Pureheart:
Dagone it, you need a map or a tour guide just to find the front door to this place...

Anybody Home?

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You.
 

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Posted by Everyday Girl on :
 
<Steps out from behind Sam>

Ohmygod! ME?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Britney...Pureheart...what can I do for you?
 

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Posted by Sam Pureheart on :
 
Brit, Please...

Look Chief, Doc One wants to set up a Paramedic Unit here at the Security Office.

Tony and I would be the primary team. That is... IF... you think having a paramedic team on site is a good idea.

If not... We'll just leave.
 

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Posted by MLLASH on :
 
Wow- NICE DIGS. FINALLY I can get some space form Thunder Girl. And that's really sayin' somthing.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Hey, Lash! Try the jacuzzi!

<to Pureheart>

Absolutely, Pureheart. By all means! How soon can you and Tony get set up?

<thinks> Keep your friends closer and your enemies close, I say....
 

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Posted by Everyday Girl on :
 
Ohmygod. So like where do you want the office set up? I'm thinking like out by the pool...
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
No, no, no. I insist the paramedical office be situated on the ground floor directly beneath my office!
 

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Posted by Sam Pureheart on :
 
That's fine with me Chief.

We're going to need around 750 square feet of floor space in the office and two designated spots in the upper garage for the rapid response vehicles.

Here's a list of the equipment we'll be bringing in.

Doc One said to tell you he'll be stopping by later this week to inspect the initial set-up.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Sounds great, kid! I think we're gonna get along absolutely fine!

<shakes his hand, avoids giving him the death grip>

<thinks> And if you're the one who put a bullet in my head, there's gonna be hell to pay!
 

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Posted by Blackmace on :
 
Yo, Chief, I heard you was lookin' for some new security officers.

Where does I sign up?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Blackmace! Your references are impeccable!

You're IN!
 

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Posted by Blackmace on :
 
Wow, dat's great Chief. Where does I get me fancy security uniforms, and my badge. I always wanted me a badge, ya can do almost anythin' when ya gots a badge.

Oh an' one more thin' Chief. Is regular cops allowed ta use that fancy pool? Or does ya have ta be a sargent or louitenant oe somethin'?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
You're in the Elite Guard, Mace--that's far from "regular cop"! (There's a separate Redshirt pool.) So go ahead and swim your mace off!

As for badges and dress code...that'll be settled after we fill out the rest of the Guard!
 

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Posted by Sir Roy on :
 
Greetings LardLad!

It has been quite some time since I was on Legion World and I see there have been many changes. As you know, I’ve spent many years now since I started on my new path to spread the good will of Legion World into the surrounding planets. I’ve found this job to be quite fulfilling though I’ve always wished I could do so much more. This has only been more so in recent months as I’ve recovered from the terrible burns inflicted on me by the Dark Lard. Though my face has been healed temporarily by various magical means, I fear the effects may be permanent.

To be quite candid, thinking about my disfigurement returning as it once it did is driving me mad. I need something else to occupy my time and something of value to the great Legion World that gave me a second chance.

It is with this in mind that I request I could join your Office of Security. The former Chief, Cobalt Kid, never would allow me to join, blocking me at every chance from the Office of Security and the LMBP based on my past misdeeds. I understand his point of view though it pained me greatly. I would ask you now to consider on your own whether I am worthy. I would stand by your side in the darkest of hours and I would be ready to serve justice in every way for the good of Legion World and its citizens.
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
<ahem>

Alright, Lard, I mean, Chief Taylor, I'd like to offer up my services ... just one thing ... keep Furball out of here ... or at least away from my tank ... he keeps clogging the filter ...
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Excellent, Sharky! You were definitely the holdover from the previous Office I wanted most to join in this new era! You have a certain...killer attitude...that I think will fit in nicely with what I have planned! (And NO WAY was I gonna accept Furball if he applied--I'm allergic to him! )

Roy, Roy--I was hoping you would join us! This is indeed a new era for the Security Office, and I always felt Cobalt's logic was extremely flawed in keeping you out. You have shown great loyalty to me in recent times, and I never forget a friend! You are most welcome within the ranks of the Elite Guard.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Here's where we currently stand:

Chief of Security

Chief Taylor

Elite Guard

Lash Lad
Thunder Girl
Blackmace
Shark Lad
Sir Roy


We are definitely still interviewing as there are a few more spaces to fill. Once the ranks have been filled, we will be assigning more specific rankings to the members of the Elite Guard.
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{arrives and dismounts from her unicorn}

...um, hi...my name is Hot Chick. I lost my job when the Convention Center suddenly closed. I heard there were openings here.

Do you have a telepath? I'm...well, my breasts are telepathic. I'm also reasonably good in a scrape.

Er...can I get an interview?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<jaw drops>

ubba-wubba-nubba

Uh, I mean, clearly a lady with your assets has a place among our Elite Guard! Welcome aboard!

Down, boy!
 

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Posted by Everyday Girl on :
 
Ohmygod! How you doing Chief Lard-Butt? Is that like a banana in your pocket or are you just like glad to see her? {giggle}

I just wanted to like remind you that Gladys, Bonita, Holly Honey, and Hutch Starsky are all like available and junk for your new & kinda-sorta improved Security Office.

Oh, and I'll like kinda be around here a lot 'cuz there's like no frickin way I'm letting you or your new elite goon squad near Sam & Tony without eyes on the scene.

And like besides, I like your pool...
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Yes, Gladys and the rest were the backbone of the administrative staff of the old Office and are more than welcome in the new.

Britney, Britney, Britney...why don't we give you an official reason to hang out here? Perhaps you could be our Special Advisor if you are reluctant to join the Elite Guard?
 

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Posted by Everyday Girl on :
 
Ohmygod! I like do have an official reason to hang out here, I'm the Off-Site Security Analyst for Medicus Two. My job is to like determine whether or not any given situation is secure enough to risk sending Medicus Two Personnel into harms way and junk like that.

It's a call someone outside the paramedic team has to make... cuz Sam & Tony always worry more about the people they're trying to save than they do about themselves.

Kind of like when they responded to the scene when you were shot. They weren't concerned about a shooter, they were there to save his victim. And you're like alive today because of that.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Of course, Britney! I owe them my life!

<thinks> Of course, they were on the scene AWFULLY quick--and I'm pretty sure the goal was always to de-power me and get rid of Lardi. Mission accomplished, I'd say. Well, I think they'll find Chief Taylor a more formidable adversary than they'd ever imagined!
 

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Posted by Faraway Lad on :
 
Good Evening Chief Taylor, It does an old Diplomats heart good to see you settling in so quickly. I see that Sir Hugh, the Permanent Secretary to the Legion World Treasury, has released the funds needed to establish the new organization on such a homely basis so soon. I hope you have managed to fill out all 37 pages of the requisition forms, PV 357.U.2a and the 44 pages of MYU 999.aaa.o234rRs so that the bureaucracy can start to allocate funds to the office and not to draw down Imprests against you personally as I don’t think even your salary can stand those sort of deductions

Now whilst I will need to return to my quarters for a rest before making my diplomatic reports to the LMBP leadership I thought I would just pop over to let you know the jist of the external security report.

Basically Anthony old chum, its “all quiet on the western front” as they say. Yes there’s the usual nonsense brewing in various sectors, For example the People’s Democratic Confederation of Argolis III are planning a pre-emptive strike on the Democratic People’s Union of Argolis IV over something the DPU’s First Speaker said about the PDC’s Deputy Vice Pro consuls mother twenty two years ago, and the Barbarian Hordes seem to have sacked another three planets in the Ulfgar sector. But all my contacts seem to be saying there is nothing heading our way for once.

Still we can catch up a little later once I’ve rested.

Pip pip old bean.
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:
You have a certain...killer attitude...that I think will fit in nicely with what I have planned!

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Originally posted by SharkLad:

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:
You have a certain...killer attitude...that I think will fit in nicely with what I have planned!

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I'm intrigued... when's our first debriefing?

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Oh, it'll be real soon, Sharky. Just need to fill a couple more spots on the roster. I think we could use some Daxamite muscle to fill out our ranks...if you see Dev, tell him to come see me.

As for the rest, let's just say the Security Office is going to be a lot more proactive than in its previous incarnations....
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<stops in with a bottle of ginger ale>

Well, well, well...you've been working too hard, Chief!

<pats him on the back>

It's the little things that are annoying, isn't it? I got you a gift, but figured a real bottle of something would be too tempting once the first major crisis happens.

<sees Lardy is focused and has a lot to do>

I'll get out of your way, but try not to get too bogged down. Stop by the Lounge later if you need to unwind a bit.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
I'll be there, Des, but it's caffeine, not alcohol, that's my drink ingredient of choice these days!

<looks at ginger ale>

Sadly, this has...neither.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
(I'm going to have to work on my non-alcohol beverage gifts )
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
Hmm, I'm starting to wonder aloud whether or not this "new improved" Office of Security is such a good idea. Not only have I NOT been convinced that the new uniforms won't be completely shame-inducing, but I'm also beginning to pick up on some possibly sinister uses of ellipses.

I dunno, maybe I'm just being...PARANOID!!!
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
"elipses", Fearless Leader?

As for the new unies...well, heh, there's gonna be LOTS of skin showing!
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
I'm pretty much naked as is ...
 

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Posted by Faraway Lad on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ram Boy:
Hmm, I'm starting to wonder aloud whether or not this "new improved" Office of Security is such a good idea. Not only have I NOT been convinced that the new uniforms won't be completely shame-inducing, but I'm also beginning to pick up on some possibly sinister uses of ellipses.

I dunno, maybe I'm just being...PARANOID!!!

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quote:

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:
Ah...Darden! <chuckles> You know I love it when you affect all those crazy British turns of phrase for me! Next thing you know you'll be telling me to "throw another shrimo on the barbie"! (or is that a French thing?)

Anyhow, it's been too damn long! Truth to tell, when I saw you come in, I had hopes that you were about to apply for the Elite Guard! I guess that would compromise with the diplomat thing, huh? (especially with what I've got planned...)

As for all those forms and such, I'm sure Gladys, my Executive Assistant, and her crew have got all the red tape covered.

By the way if you see Hrun around, tell him I've got a few 'castles' for him to storm should he decide to join my Elite Guard!

Sometime soon, you, me, Des and Lou (if we can find him!) need to get good and drunk and reminisce about the old days!

It's gonna be good times ahead, my friend, I can promise you that!

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I hope so Anthony I hope so. I miss Lou too. Still join Des and me for a gin nightcap over at his new place. (bit seedy, but you have to let these young un’s get it out of their system)

By the by that phrase is antipodean i fear. And anyway you should know by now old bean I don’t do “French” My Lord Wellington would never approve.

I am glad to hear that the administration team is on top of things as I may have to submit some expenses forms, you know for some of the more “covert” operations of our diplomatic network. I do believe that Cobalt had a certain “fund” which we could use? Anyway, we can have a bit of a chin wag down at the old long bar at the club when you next pop over for Pimms and the cricket.

I’m afraid I’ll have to pass on joining the Elite Guard, Uniforms are a bit gaudy for my tastes. But, if you need manpower, I can have a squad of the Varangian Guard transferred from customs duty on the northern wall to bolster your own security.

I’ll get a message to Hrun for you as soon as I see him, It sounds right up his street.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Hey cheif,

due to increased risk of terrorist activity, I am submitting a request for extra security detail at the fusion powersphere.
As I am sure you are aware, without the powersphere, legionworld would be crippled in its defences.

Also female guards only please
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
I'll give you as many redshirts as you need, Ded. And I'll consider putting an Elite Guardsman rotation in place, as well.

I was REALLY counting on you as I only have myself and Sharky with extensive experience with both the former Security Offices and the LMB. Will you reconsider with all the defense I'm committing to the powersphere?
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Reporting for duty sir.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Well my duties at the sphere are extensive as we are short staffed right now (besides myself I only have Incubus, Hexubus and Autobus to help me).
However, I can co-ordinate security forces in the power-sphere division for you if it will lighten your work load. After-all I do know the areas that are most sesitive and critital
 

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Posted by Hrun the Barbarian on :
 
Hrun enters via the window, glass shards flying everywhere.

An axe fly’s through the air the heavy metal gleaming in the artificial light before burying itself two inches from the left hand of the desk duty sergeant.

“Ho constable” Hrun bellows, taking a large draft of mead from his drinking horn, “Inform thy Lord that Hrun craves an audience”
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Dev Em:
Reporting for duty sir.

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quote:

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Originally posted by dedman:
Well my duties at the sphere are extensive as we are short staffed right now (besides myself I only have Incubus, Hexubus and Autobus to help me).
However, I can co-ordinate security forces in the power-sphere division for you if it will lighten your work load. After-all I do know the areas that are most sesitive and critital

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quote:

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Originally posted by Hrun the Barbarian:
Hrun enters via the window, glass shards flying everywhere.

An axe fly’s through the air the heavy metal gleaming in the artificial light before burying itself two inches from the left hand of the desk duty sergeant.

“Ho constable” Hrun bellows, taking a large draft of mead from his drinking horn, “Inform thy Lord that Hrun craves an audience”

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Ah, Legion World's finest warrior! Hrun, I want only the best among my Elite Guard! Are you and your axe up to the challenge?
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I think I can deal with that.
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
Father's Day ... never easy ... not since I infused my father with rat DNA and stuck him in a cage ... then he went missing ...

but enough about that ... any security issues I should be aware of, chief?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Sharky, since you asked...keep an eye on Quank, would ya? A drunk with a GL ring sounds a bit dangerous.
 

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Posted by Lolita on :
 
Thank you for the offer Lardy, but for the time being, I'm going to pass. I'm still trying to figure out what I want out of life these days and I think the Security Office will be a step backwards for me, even if it doesn't include a certain someone.

I wish you the best of luck, of course, and will be there when you need me.

<pointing to her computer brain>

I still have all the data I've amassed from seven years of service to Legion World.

<sees Shark Lad>

Hi Sharky.

<kisses him on the cheek, then exits>
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
hmmm ... I never noticed how friendly Lolita was before ... strangest feeling I'm having ... as if in some other reality, we could ... nah, what am I talking about?

Alright, chief, I'll keep an eye on Abin ...
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Okay, assuming Hrun and Dev are officially onboard, I have enough to get the Elite Guard up and running. Here is our current lineup:

Chief of Security

Chief Taylor

Elite Guard

Lash Lad
Thunder Girl
Blackmace
Shark Lad
Sir Roy
Hot Chick
Hrun the Barbarian*
Dev Em*

*pending confirmation of their acceptance

Head of Powersphere Detail and Special Reservist

dedman


My intention is to constantly recruit for the Elite Guard, so it's ranks are not considered closed.

Guardsmen, look for some official announcements about your responsibilities, ranks and assignments very soon.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Meanwhile, Lash...you are immediately in charge of designing and writing our Office's new dress code! My only guideline is that we all show some frickin' SKIN here! We are here to serve and protect the citizens of Legion World--let's show them that we have nothing to hide!
 

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Posted by Gruertis Nyebif on :
 
Excuse me, is anyone around here?

<blows out huge puff of smoke from his cigar into the face of receptionist>

Miss? MISS? MISS!!!

I understand you are undergoing construction and a reorganization, but business must carry on as usual. I'd like to register a complaint. I believe someone is following me!

It's embarrassing enough to come down here myself--me, a leading UP citizen and the Governor of Ventura--but I hoped the serious of this complaint would get me an audience with your new Chief of Security.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Excuse me?

<takes cigar, puffs>

Hm. Not bad.

<returns it>

What is your complaint, sir?
 

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Posted by Gruertis Nyebif on :
 
<taken aback at first but then smiles in a way only an eye-stalked sentient can smile>

Cigar lover, eh? I'll have a few boxes sent over.

I appreciate you taking the time to see me, Chief Taylor. As Governor of Ventura I have a certain diplomatic importance that requires a certain amount of safety. It is with this in mind that I must register a serious complaint! You see, I believe I'm being followed!
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Followed? By whom?
 

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Posted by Gruertis Nyebif on :
 
I have no idea! That's why I came to you!

<looks at Dedman>

Hm, smells like a corpse in here.

<back to Chief Taylor>

You see, my species contains a special ability in which we can sense whenever we are in danger. Lately, I have been feeling this whenever I venture out into the streets of Legion World and then I feel it following me around. Always on the fringe of where I am, and then approaching rapidly--I move away and the feeling fades but if I'm idle, it grows stronger again.

Therefore, I can only assume some horrific assailant is following me with ill intentions. It could be a political problem, or perhaps a customer who bet big and got taken by the house. It happens.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
So you have no specific idea as to whom it could be and no more than a feeling?
 

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Posted by Gruertis Nyebif on :
 
<rolls eye>

Yes, and I don't like your tone.

That 'feeling' I get has never failed me and made me a rich man. I've learned not to ignore it.

I figured you must have informants you pay off for inside information to the underworld or some such nonsense and could get to the bottom of this.

<speaking more quietly>

I could make it worth your effort...
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
Hello Chief, Governor...

<reaches over and takes the cigar from Gruetis Nyebif's hand and puffs on it>

Your right Chief, it is a very good cigar.

It's also highly illegal to smoke one of these outside of a filtered smoking enclosure.


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(More pro bono work... you owe me Abin.)
 

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Posted by Gruertis Nyebif on :
 
<blows it into Space Ranger's face>

Good thing I have diplomatic immunity, Buck Rogers.

You must be the private dick.
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
<Pinches the end off of the cigar, pushing the hot ash into the Governors fingers>

Diplomatic Immunity?


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(Are you immune to heat?)
 

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Posted by Gruertis Nyebif on :
 
<pulls back hand after some pain>

I see the ill-manners of the Daxamite race are as potent as ever! It's no wonder you're working in some sleazy backroom office with a bunch of jailbait! You're a bum, Ranger! Nothing but a thug!
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
ENOUGH, you two!

Listen, Governor of Ventura--this Office's integrity is unimpeachable and we are NOT INTERESTED IN BRIBES!

However, your safety is always of concern. If you'd like, I can assign an Elite Guardsman to investigate and a redshirt detail to ensure your protection.
 

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Posted by Gruertis Nyebif on :
 
I'd like that very much. Thank you Chief. I think it would be good to have a few redshirts following me around for my protection.

When the Elite Guardsman you assign the case to comes around, you can tell him I'll be at one of the establishments with the best looking girls.

(Politics does have its benefits, eh, Chief?)

<turning to Space Ranger>

As for you, I hope you take a long trip off a short pier!

Good day Sirs!

<exits>
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
<Grabs Nyebif before he can turn away>

Might be true, Nyebif, but from where I stand you Venturans have a whole new definition of slimey...

Where do you get your cigars Nyebif? Does your dealer carry any other tobacco products?


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(This private dick stuff is fun...)

[ June 21, 2010, 07:55 PM: Message edited by: Space Ranger ]
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Quank, Ranger---What the Hell's going on here?
 

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Posted by Gruertis Nyebif on :
 
Get off me Ranger! You know I've always been upfront with Space Rangers! Bailed me out that time those yellow ring Lanterns came looking for

I get the tobacco from all over! There's no way I can recall every single dealer. Check my casino and ask one of the staff for a list of dealers.

<exits quickly>
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
Just Ranger Chief, but you can call me Bart if you like...

Pagan Lass was killed by her addiction to Earth Cigarettes.

Cigarettes have been illegal for centuries but someone has been bringing them into Legion World.

We just want to know who that someone is...


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(And maybe have a short talk with them)
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Hm. Yes, Cobie and I cleaned up a lot during my term, but the illegal tobacco black market has been something else. I know Exnihil ran a tobacco shop a while back, but his particular blends were deemed safe and of legal varieties. I tried to contact him (her?) recently, but Ex's offworld on vacation. Ex might be a good one to talk to when he/she returns.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Oh...I'm in. I've decided I like the side of good...but the attitude is gonna be a little different from now on.
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
There's a big difference between the stuff Ex sold and the black market stuff Pagan smoked. The stuff she used was loaded with additives to make it more addicting, and at the same time more deadly to the user.


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(I want... No I need to find this person before Abin does.)
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Dev Em:
Oh...I'm in. I've decided I like the side of good...but the attitude is gonna be a little different from now on.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Space Ranger:
There's a big difference between the stuff Ex sold and the black market stuff Pagan smoked. The stuff she used was loaded with additives to make it more addicting, and at the same time more deadly to the user.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:

quote:

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Originally posted by Dev Em:
Oh...I'm in. I've decided I like the side of good...but the attitude is gonna be a little different from now on.

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Good to have confirmation, old buddy! Do you want this Nyebif case, Dev? This Venturan is an ass, but he's an important one. Seems your shape-changing powers might help you follow him and snoop around to see if his life's really in danger.

He's currently at Cobie's Midnight Lounge. Want the case?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:
Chief Taylor to Shark Lad...stay on Abin. If he so much as jaywalks, I want you to bring him in! Taylor out.

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on it ... sprock, where's my jet pack?
 

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Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
 
<Watches Sharky fly off after Abin from his poolside seat. A glamour covers him and his assistants, who appear to be waitstaff, serving drinks to guests at the Security Office Pool.>

Carrie Ann, bring me a drink. I believe this location will suit my purposes nicely.

But that fool, Quank, will have to be dealt with swiftly. Arrange a meeting with Kent. Two million Credits to whoever gets Quank drunk.

Four million if he has an accident while he's drunk.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<walks out in his speedo, sits in the loungechair next to Zardi, though he doesn't know who it is>

Hey there, guy! Chief Taylor here. Who might you be?

<to Carrie Anne> Virgin strawberry daquiri here, please!
 

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Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
 
Hello Chief, My name be jose jimenenenez, I am how you say? a... traveler, no a tourist, thats it... a tourist!

I see your wonderful pool and your signs saying how security it is and I say to myself "jose jimenenenez" because that is who I am, "jose jimenenenez you should take a load off, or is it drop a load off? in that pool."

So here I am.

You maybe have a use for a multi-linguistical type tourist on your forces of security? I, myself have some need of income.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Well, we do have telepathic plugs for that. We could use a pool boy, though...
 

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Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
 
Okay, so would I, jose jimenenenez, in my capacatory as pool boy have to clean the remains of kangaroos out of the pool after your ladshark officer has his midnight lunch snack?

Or would I just change the filters and watch the interns adjust their bikinis?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
We're working on Sharky getting his own separate pool for...feedings and what-not. In the meantime? A little of both.

Something off about this guy...maybe it's just his Latino hotness?
 

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Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
 
Hokay your Chiefness... I, jose jimenenenez, will accept you most generous offer to become the matre dios of the pool of security!

Virgin Sangria for everybody!
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Ole!

<clinks glasses with 'Jose'>
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow was looking forward to going to the pool. She was wearing a purple bikinni. She noticed a new man with a funny outfit. Probably a magic user, Red Arrow thought as she laid a green towel over the chair.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
"CANNONBALL!"
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<avoids Dev's splash, walks over to Red Arrow>

Heya, Arrow! Nice bikini, there...

I hope you're enjoying your stay here. I looked over Gladys's notes. So far, no sign of the alien in our sweeps.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
<Pokes head out of water.>

Hey Chief...who's the newbie?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<waves at Dev> She's a refugee from another dimension. Seems she's got a shape-shifter after her. Sounds right up your alley, Dev!
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
<Looks at Red Arrow.>

Don't worry, you're in the right place. Nobody will get a chance to hurt you here. Unless of course you're too close to The Chief here when someone tries to take him out again.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
er...so how goes the Nyebif case, Dev?
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Nothing unusual so far.

Gonna tail him again tomorrow.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Good, good...keep on it.

<whispers>

Say...does your Daxamite vision reveal anything unusual about our new pool boy Jose, over there?
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow did not understand some of the terms used. She was too confused naturally, being here only added to the conclusion. At least the settings were nice, and she could get along with these people. She asked, "Dev? Are you a Kree?"
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
No...nothing at all...

<whispers>

why the hell is Zardi here...and dressed like that?
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
<looks back to Red Arrow>

No. I'm half Durlan. A shape changing race. I have limited shape changing ability.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<smiles at Arrow, whispers to Dev> That's Zardi? Are you sure?
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow was a bit nervous by this development. She hid the emotion with a smile, "My ancestors defeated a whole army of Skrulls."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Skrulls are...shapeshifters, right? Don't worry, Dev is 100% trustworthy, Arrow.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
<whispers to CT>

If it's not than I'm not makin the newbie nervous.

<to Red Arrow>

You have no reason to trust me, but I will not let you come to harm. My friend Furball is around somewhere, and he is trusted by even Candle.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<to Dev> So you're not sure it's Zardi? Why do you think it might be him?

I might see if I can find Hot Chick. Her telepathy might be helpful with this. You see her around, Dev?
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
<to the Chief>

I'm pretty sure it is. He's definately not who he says he is, and I'm getting the energy impression I get from Zardi.

I think Hot Chick is...holy cow...yep, she in the sauna.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<looks> Whoa! She's topless!

I'll, uh, go talk to her about this.

<goes to sauna>
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow decided to trust them for now. She wondered what their motives were. The Thunderbolts were currently the children of villains or reformed villains (some like Citizen V were "hybrid"-one villain parent, one hero parent). She was adopted at age thirteen into the Osborn family after defeating all current members of the Thunderbolts. That was the first event she could remember...the rest was a blur of colors and faces.

Red Arrow decided to leave these men and work on her tan.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<glances over shoulder on the way to sauna>

Nah, don't even know if she's interested, being an inter-dimensional refugee and all. Not sure how old she is either...

<sighs>
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow noticed the glances from the men. Mother always said never to date people that you can't kill...or that you don't know. She grew bored and decided to jump of the diving board.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Huh?

<looks around sauna>

Hot Chick's left? Where's she go?

<sees her flying away on her unicorn>

Hm. If that's Zardi, he's in scheming mode as usual. I'll keep an eye on him and have HC get a read on him later. May as well take a swim for now.

<dives into pool>
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<swims over to Red Arrow>

Have you tried the ribs? Gladys is incredibly good at barbecuing! <shrugs> Not sure how she does it with no arms! If you're a vegetarian, she's also cooking up some veggie-kabobs!
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
"Come to think of it I am hungry," Red Arrow repied. "And I am not a vegetarian. My ex was and that's part of the reason we broke up."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
If you'd like, we could share a table. I know what it's like to be a stranger in a strage place...I was a monk once, after all. (Long story) I was also a superhero before I lost my powers. So we have a lot in common.

We could talk. Get to know each other a little. No strings!
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow appreciated his hospitality. She accepted the offer. The girl said, "I would like that. I don't have any powers and a half-remembered past so we will get along."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<they get out, get some grub and settle in a table>

Memory problems, eh? You'll have to tell me more about that.

<takes some bites off his ribs, wipes his mouth>

You may have heard people call me "Lardy". Aside from having a bit of a *ahem* weight problem, I was a hero known as "Lard Lad" with a super-group based here on LW known as the LMB. I had mad energy manipulation powers: blasts, teleportation...almost as limitless as my imagination.

I've had a loooong checkered past. Done lots of things I'm not proud of. I'm a recovering alcoholic, hence the virgin drinks. I even died once.

But recently, I lost my powers during an assassination attempt. People kinda walked on eggshells around me after it happened. My lover even dumped me because of it.

Part of me thinks they made me Chief out of pity. But I'm determined to be the best I can be at the job, even if that's true.

So, as you can see, I've got a lot of baggage. You can flee now if you like! <smiles>
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
"That is not strange compared to me!" Red Arrow replied. "My name is Emily Osborn and my life is a soap opera. I don't remember anything before the age of 13 except for the name Red Arrow and a few other things. I was adopted by Senator Harry Osborn and his wife Victoria. My adoptive family is filled with super-villains."

She continued, "I was interested in a few boys before I met my ex-boyfriend. He was a telepath and we broke before he moved to Titan. We broke up because of politics and lifestyles." Red Arrow thought aloud, "He could have forced me to fall in love with him."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Oh, man. I've had a few bad relationships in my time. A few good ones too. Kind of a laundry list, really. I was even married once. She was murdered, and I really lost myself for a while after that. Truthfully, I didn't have very good runs before that, either. A lot of people keep me at arms length because of it, really.

So...have you ever tried to find out what happened during all of those missing years? Have you learned anything about them?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<suddenly the door opens and a host of people rush in: beautiful women and men showing off their great bodies, a few goofballs jumping into the pool and at the center arm in arm with the Winathian Ambassador's twin daughters, Cobalt Kid>

Lardy! Nice set-up! The Franzz girls wanted to come see the Security Office and I thought it would be a nice political gesture to take them here. A few other..."stranglers"...decided to join us.

<eyes Red Arrow, Dev and the others>

Looks like things are coming along quite nicely! I'll get comfortable...

<throws aside shirt to the ground revealing sculpted physique>

...and grab a beverage.
 

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Posted by MLLASH on :
 
Uh oh... Thunder Girl looks hungry...!
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow replied, "One of my parents had to have been an archer or else I wouldn't have that ability. One of my birth parents was a hero and one was a villain according to Marvel Girl, my team's telepath."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<waves to Cobalt> Show-off!

Lash, where are those new Security Office uniform designs I asked for, huh?

<back to Arrow>

Emily, it's funny you should have parental questions. I have those, too! My parents may be avatars (Gods?) of Chaos and Order, and I have a twin brother who's somehow six years younger than me!

It actually sounds like you'd fit right in here, should you choose to stick around! Say...wouldn't it be weird if it turns out you're actually from this dimension?
 

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Posted by MLLASH on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:


Lash, where are those new Security Office uniform designs I asked for, huh?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:
<waves> Good to see you, Roy! Cobalt, have you heard that Roy is part of my Elite Guard?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man:
<Works his way thru the growing crowd, glad-handing everyone and soon the illusion that they have known "jose jimenenenez" for years is firmly set in each partygoer's mind.>

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Excuse me pool boy? Someone is going to slip with all this water everywhere. Why don't you grab a mop and take care of it?

<throws down two who promptly walk away>
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<walks over to Cobalt for a moment>

Not cool to treat Jose like that, Des.

<crouches in close>

Look, man, I felt Roy deserved a chance after all he's done for us recently. Plus, he needs this! Otherwise, he might...stray. You don't want that, do you?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<thinks it over>

I see your point and because you're vouching for him, I feel a lot better about it. All I can say is good luck. Some things you just can't get out of your head and seeing that murder happen right before my eyes has always stuck in my mind. This is your House now, and maybe its things like this that will help shake things up in a good way.

As for that Jose joker, who the heck is that? And why is when I walk by him my spiritual powers are yelling at me to go break his balls?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
You don't remember Jose? He's been around the Office for years, man? He's the BEST!

By the way have you ever heard of any "Kree" or "Skrull" before?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Skrull? No, not really.

Kree sounds familiar though. Let me think for a sec...

<racking his brain for an answer>

Aha! Got it! When Mantis was a big part of Legion World and kind of was having flings with both me and Space Ranger she was always talking about some wackiness form her home planet. Which we call Earth-3 by the way. I definitely remember her talking about her history with the Kree. She mentioned several other crazy people and races so Skrull might have been one of the lesser important ones.

I believe on that world they call superheroes "Marvels". That's how I always remember it: the Marvels Universe.

(And Jose, eh? He must have been one of Space Ranger's additions)
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Well, Red Arrow over there is either from Earth-3 or something similar to it, I think. She's got a shape-shifter after her who's half-Kree/half-Skrull, she says.

So those races don't exist at all in this universe?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
As far as I know, neither exists in explored space. Of course, that hasn't stopped new races from being discovered--or discovering us--before.

I've often wondered what we could do should the Khanate of Sol Invictus or the Dark Oval be pacified and absorbed into the UP. And the first thing I'd do once things calmed down was send explorers into the galaxies beyond them.

<smiles>

Not that I plan on conquering them...tonight anyway

Red Arrow, eh? Is she going to be a Security Officer? She may end up learning to love Legion World once she's saved it a few times. We sure did.

<toasts Lardy's cup>
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Yeah, she's really nice. <smiles over at her>

Dunno about the Kree and Skrulls. From what she says, I don't think they're from the far reaches of her galaxy.

Any chance they were among the species that your people wiped out?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<now Cobalt seems really surprised and sits back>

You know, you could very well be right. I'll find out and let you know. I know Ggrrggians had a well known hate for shape-shifters and believed in killing them on sight. Perhaps the Skrulls were a race they wiped out centuries ago and that's the reason for that part of the culture?

I wonder what year Red Arrow thinks it is? That could be a factor.
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow interrupted, "Oh no! In my universe the Kree and Skrulls were two of the three major powers that were closest to Earth. Their wars lasted for millenium before being solved by a human named Rick Jones. Both species fell on hard times...some Skrulls attempted to invade Earth. My grandfather became a hero in that war. The Kree became ruled by the Inhuman Royal Family and have been thriving at the expense of the Shi'ar. Funny enough, you guys remind me of Shi'ar races I have seen in the Kree Empire."

Red Arrow continued, "Nrrev has been a major concern. He wants to rule the universe and make everyone the same in an attempt to end all conflict. It's sad that it's the year 2029 and these things still happen...but maybe hatred is universal."

[ July 02, 2010, 06:21 PM: Message edited by: Red Arrow ]
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
The closest foreign powers to us, Emily, are the Dark Oval and the Khanate of Sol Invictus. Neither is comprised particularly of one race.

Obviously, history can evolve quite differently in alternate realities.

Hm. I wonder if these "Skrull" are essentially the same race as our Durlans, fiven the similarities. And the Kree...a little like Ggrrggians, maybe?
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
"I don't know about that. In my universe there is alot of racial and ethical tension...but I thought that is a problem in all universes. I know that Nrrev was hardened by his youth in refugee camps. He has a very powerful weapon known as the Cosmic Cube. Does that mean anything to you?" Red Arrow explained.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
I've never heard of it. Cobalt?
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
<looks at the gang, then turns to the Chief.>

I've had fun, but I gotta start early tomorrow trailing you know who, so I gotta turn in.

Besides Jon Em is "fixing" the car, so I better make sure it's safe for the wife to use tomorrow.

<Looks at Red Arrow>

Jon's my 2 year old son who can take apart and fix just about anything mechanical. My daughter, Han Em is 9 and can befriend and communicate with any animal we've met so far.

<Looks back to the Chief>
somethings wrong though
I'm not sure what's going on,, but I'm gonna send Furball in to check out all of the guests here. See ya later.
 

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Posted by Furball on :
 
<Furball walks around the party taking in the scents of all of the guests.>
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:
I've never heard of it. Cobalt?

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Cosmic Cube? Wish I had. If I haven't heard of it, you can bet it's new to our universe.
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
<awakes from his Rum & Chum induced stupor>

Ugh, my mouth tastes like a cat took a du-- oh hey, everybody ... didn't realize the pool-party was still on ...

<spies Furball>

Hey Furball, how you doin'?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<turns back to Red Arrow>

Well, as you can see, Emily, there are lots of differences btween our universe and yours. I'm gonna follow up on Kree and Skrull and see if they're listed anywhere in our histories. There's a chance that they may have existed at some point and been eradicated by Cobalt's people or something. Or maybe they're just called something else here.

If either exist or existed in our universe, it would help us track down the guy who's after you.

Meanwhile, you'll be safe at the Security Office. Heck, if you want to arrange a demonstration of your arrowing skills, we may have a place for you among our Elite Guard, if you're interested, that is.

Have you got trick arrows? I LOVE trick arrows! Especially boxing-glove arrows!
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
"Yeah...Nrrev he wouldn't care if his people existed in this universe or not. The reason he wanted the Cosmic Cube is so that he could redo history...make so that only one planet in the universe had life and they all looked Half-Skrull, Half-Kree. If he followed me here that means he failed in my dimension and wants to try again." Red Arrow explained.

"I may try out. And yes I have trick arrows, just please do not ask for atomic arrows." She stated.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
He may not care if his people existed here, true. But if we can trace his gentetic code with samples from our universe, we may be able to detect him if he's in disguise on Legion World.

Atomic arrows?
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow was beginning to settle in. She would take care of close matters first and go from there. The party reminded her of good times with the Thunderbolts. The parties at that grill called Street Levelers United were just as crazy. You never knew when Deadpool would decide to retheme the place as a sushi bar or an ice cream parlor. Red Arrow didn't like her ex-boyfriend becase he grew distant from humanity, even seemed to look down at the world. She preferred street-levelers and enjoyed being one.

She asked Anthony, "Since you lost your powers, have you began fighting or weapons training?"
 

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Posted by MLLASH on :
 
While Hot Chick enjoyed the freedom this design gives her telepathic breasts, in the end we decided the look was too Vampirella...



 

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Posted by MLLASH on :
 
Thunder Girl, however, has no problem showing skin. In fact, she pretty much can't help it. Although she insists her uniform be a slimming black color.

The diamond LW security logo thingie is something I'm playing around with...



 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
those are some mighty pontoons ... I'm afraid when she jumps in the pool, all the water is gonna go out ...
 

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Posted by MLLASH on :
 
Her spagetti straps are made out of inertron.
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
They better be ...

I wonder if Gladys can whip up some milkshakes ...
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Red Arrow:
Red Arrow was beginning to settle in. She would take care of close matters first and go from there. The party reminded her of good times with the Thunderbolts. The parties at that grill called Street Levelers United were just as crazy. You never knew when Deadpool would decide to retheme the place as a sushi bar or an ice cream parlor. Red Arrow didn't like her ex-boyfriend becase he grew distant from humanity, even seemed to look down at the world. She preferred street-levelers and enjoyed being one.

She asked Anthony, "Since you lost your powers, have you began fighting or weapons training?"

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quote:

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Originally posted by Red Arrow:
Red Arrow was well-versed in these types of computers. She pushed the appropriate buttons and said, "Hell's Kitchen, New York." (Picture it as from Frank Miller's classic run) Red Arrow continued, "There are two warehouses. One of them contains a shipment of automatic assault rifles from some black market in the Midwest. The second warehouse is where a hostage is. Our task is to try to uncover both locations and not get killed." Red Arrow began selecting random thugs to put in their way.

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<Unnoticed in the background, "jose jimenenenez" watches with interest as Red Arrow programs the simulation and smiles when she and Chief Taylor step into the "Danger Zone.">

Never let an opportunity pass. <Resets the simulation, upping the danger level to Maximum and disengaging the safety interlocks. Then uses a spell to leave a false Kree/Scrull DNA trail on the affected controls.>

They'll survive, but this will push Chief Taylor in the direction I want him to go...
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<seemingly impossibly, twenty Hand ninjas emerge from the parked car, swords, nunchuks, throwing stars, etc. at the ready>

<they advance on Arrow and Lardy>

Damn, Emily--you aren't exactly easing into it, are you?

<grins, raises sword>
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow was in her element. She shot four arrows at once. However, they kept coming from the top of the roof. She took out a time bomb arrow and shouted, "Cover me and when I say run we run!"
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<Lardy charges into a group of ninjas>

<he finds himself relishing the battle as he takes down several of them>

Good to cut loose!

<suddenly one of them lunges at him and he dodges backwards>

<the enemy sword takes a slice out of his cheek>

Ow! <yells to Arrow> Did you take the safety locks off?

<parries a throwing star with his sword>
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
"No, I put it on minimum settings. I didn't want you to get hurt." Red Arrow replied. She didn't want to stop the simulation. This was how it was when she and Mockingbird fought Tyrian (new, younger version of The Purple Man) in Vegas last weekend. She said, "Thank You, now run!" Red Arrow fired the time bomb arrow at the roof.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<Lardy rolls out of the way as debris falls around him, loses his sword in the process>

<springs up and charges into a group to fight them at close range>

Well, I hope she's impressed, so far...
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow said, "Status check time." She counts the arrows in her quiver. She notices that Anthony lost his sword. Red Arrow says, "I see a side entrance to the warehouse. I will go in through the front to distract him, while you go through the side to get to the weapons. If things get bad pretend to be The Punisher and use the guns."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<as he breaks a holo-ninja's neck> Is our objective to destroy the weapons or take them? <takes another's knees out>
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow replied, "We are going to take them because they are valuable evidence." She points to the side entrance and runs to the front entrance. Red Arrow uses a lock pick to enter the door. The hallways are dark and there appears to be a lack of security. She pulls out a flashlight, looking for any traces that could lead to the weapons. Her search is interrupted by a sound in the air. She takes out her quiver and shots an arrow.

A familar figure replied, "You missed the bullesye, sweetheart."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<goes thru side entrance, finds case of weapons and opens it>

<among all the powerful weapons that are diassembled are two swords>

Good...because I hear...

<spins around in time to parry a deadly sai strike>

<kicks the attacker away from him and sees she's a deadly, beautiful warrior dressed in red>

I'm guessing you're the 'boss battle' in this portion of the game. We'll see who's boss!

<charges her>
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow and Bullseye were neck and neck because both were using long-range weapons.She decided to cut the game short by sending a grenade arrow at the beam supporting the platform Bullesye was standing on.

Unfortunately he anticipated that move and met her below. It now became a hand-to-hand combat match, and Red Arrow wondered who would win.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<Lardy did everything he could to halt Elektra's advance, but she was the best fighter he's ever faced without power to back his skills up>

Gotta fight...dirty...

<Lardy remembered something he saw in the case and ran toward it, grabbed something, then pulled something out of it>

<suddenly he fell>

<he paused on the ground for a moment, then rolled to the right just as Elektra stabbed the ground where he'd been with her sais>

<as she began to pull them out of the floor she noticed something...a grenade!>

<in a split second she rolled to her left, then...>

BOOM!
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
The building shook from the blast. Bullseye said, "What the--?"

He was interrupted by a boxing glove arrow to the back of the neck. Red Arrow did not waste any more time. She was worried that her partner, had been blown away. She shouted, "Anthony!"
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<Elektra had managed to survive the blast but was shaken up>

<before she could get up, Lardy landed on her neck hard with his foot>

<gasping> She's done for. Only...only a simulation, Lardy.... <falls on his back and passes out>
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow followed the sounds to Anthony's unconsious body. She sighed at the sight of it and wondered what to do next. This was only a simulation so there had to be walls somewhere and a door close by. She took out an arrow with a tracer and shot straight forward. It went through all the holograms (glitch?) and found a wall. She then proceeded to attempt to revive Anthony.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<she smacks him>

Unh. Usually prefer a kiss to wake me up... <grins>

<gets up>

Sorry. That was one strong grenade blast...knocked me a little silly. So... <looks over at the blast site> ...looks like I destroyed the weapons we were supposed to secure in the blast. We gonna rescue the hostage or call it a day?
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow replied, "You look tired. We can always try again some other day. Let's find out what happened to the controls. Does your computer keep a log of all users?"
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
I think so. You actually seem more familiar with the equipment than me. Let's go take a look.

<both exit the room and go to the control area>
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow began examing the computer logs. She replied, "Last log is marked as "mantienence" which is probably a virus scan." She then noticed a blond hair on the console. Both her hair and Anthony's was dark so it must have been someone else. She asked, "Do you know any blonds?"
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Um, lots. But we can take it to the lab for DNA analysis. <takes a kit out> We'll take that hair... <puts in test tube> and some swabs from the controls that would have to be used to adjust the settings that way... <swabs them and puts the swabs in another test tube>

So how'd I do in there?
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow replied, "You did pretty good for a beginner. It won't be long before we're busting drug lords together. And you can teach me more about saving the universe."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Heh. Felt good to let loose physically like that. Gotta work on not using lethal force, however. Officers can use it, of course, but it's not always necessary. The LMB itself, though, forbids its use. So it's a lot to get used to.

I've been a part of the Security Office in its old iterations but never had to kill anyone. That said, I have killed before...have you?
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow replied, "Citizen V forbid the use of lethal force in the Thunderbolts. I almost killed Tyrian with a gun, but Mockingbird stopped me." She thought about her arch-enemy. Emily would be happy never to see him again.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Hm. I'd advise you to avoid it at all costs, at least in a situation where emotion is a factor. The people I killed were horrible people...all murderous and evil. But when I killed them, I had a choice and gave in to my desire to make them pay for what they did to me and some people I loved. It felt good at the time, but they haunt me still.

Kinda felt too easy killing those simulations back there. Not easy in the sense that they were unchallenging--gods they were! But the snapping of their necks and the like...that just came too naturally for me.

I need your help to learn some of your nonlethal measures. Maybe you can teach me how to use a bow and arrow and to stock nonlethal ones like the boxing glove arrow. Maybe you can help me with my marksmanship on stun guns, also. My sword...just isn't good for nonlethal combat.

Gods...I miss my powers and how useless I feel sometimes without them...
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
"There was a man in my universe called The Punisher. He had no super-powers, only guns and the willingness to kill. His war was without end and I don't think he died satisfied," Red Arrow said. "However, he managed to fight a god-like being called The Sentry and won. Us street-levelers have to rely on our brains as much as our powers. But you know, I think at the end of the day we are just as good if not better than cosmic heroes. We see alot more human suffering than they do, and in return we personally help more lives. The woman in Manhattan doesn't about epic battles with aliens, but she will remember that you saved her life."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
'Woman in Manhattan'? You mean the one in the simulation that we didn't get around to rescuing? Yeah, I guess.

That universe you came from sounds pretty interesting, actually.
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow asked, "Does New York exist in this universe?" It was a subject she could no longer avoid. The city was such a part of her identity, you could even say it was a main character in her life.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Yes, Arrow, it does...sort of. North America is pretty much one big city called "Metropolis" these days. Centuries ago, there were separate cities called New York and Metropolis. Now, everything's Metropolis there. But the area that was New York still retains some of it's old flavor as i understand it.
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow was surprised. How could most of North America be a city? Don't they need farms? She now had to ask this question. "What is Colorado like? Are there still mountains, drug cartels, and weird cults?"
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
I dunno, Emily. I'm not actually from Earth. I'm from a small colony called GusCrek. The LMB was originally based in Metropolis before we ultimately moved here, but I never fully explored it. I think, however, most of the farming is done in special biodomes and not so much on farmlands. Earth also imports a lot of food from offworld. You can look all this stuff in the Office databanks if you'd like.

By the way, are you from the 31st century on your Earth or from the 21st? I'm a little unclear on that, and you seem to have a lot of affinity for that era.
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow answers, "I was born in 2010...the year I came from is 2029. Marvel Girl went through my mind and discovered I was born in October."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Ah...I'm surprised you've adapted so well to our futuristic setting. Unless technology has advanced considerably quicker in your universe?
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow didn't know how to explain her world. She answered, "Technology is advanced for the very few. My adoptive family has a business called OsCorp so we have access alot of things most people don't. I'm a Thunderbolt, so I have been to other planets before. Everything here reminds me of the Kree Empire."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Sounds like this kinda tech wasn't exactly commonplace on Earth of your era and universe at least. I imagine Earth hadn;t colonized other planets or had artificial worlds like ours in its vicinity?

Unfortunately, we're somewhat at odds with Earth right now. It's ruled by powerful and unscrupulous corporations these days. That's why we relocated after having been based there for several years. Let's just say they're not much for freedom of speech and expression over there anymore. It's their way or the highway.

They've withdrawn from the United Planets. Heck, even most of Earth's colonies have disavowed Earth at this point.
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow replied, "There is a place called the Blue Area of the Moon. It's where the Kree-Skrull War began, and where a young woman sacrificed herself to save the universe. After that event, a sub-race of humans called The Inhumans moved their city there from the Himalayas. However, they later moved to Kree-Lar and took over the Kree Empire. They are doing very well at the moment."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Interesting. In any case it looks like our earth's histories are pretty wildly different! Our databanks show no record of Kree or Skrull races. From what you've said, I'm guessing there were no Metropolis or Gotham City in your world?

<Omnicom beeps>

Oh! That might be the results from the material we took from the Danger Room controls...

<reads>

Hm. My DNA and yours....and a third that's a hybrid of two unknown races. Shit! This may be your shape-shifter!
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow asked, "Should we investigate on our own or do you want to call in more troops?" She knew that Nrrev would be dangerous, but there were so many variables she could not anticipate.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Hm. Are there any power sets that you think might be particularly helpful against this guy?
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow stated, "We need a diversified force. We need a technology expert, a energy controller, and a leader. The last one would be yourself...and I have an idea for what weapon you should use." This man reminded her of Captain America, and a shield would be the perfect weapon for this leader.

She continued, "We also should have a speedster, a magic user, and an archer. The later would be myself. Someone who can shrink or grow would be a bonus, but isn't nessecary."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Hmmm...that's a BIG power mix! We don't actually have all of those currently in the Security Office. We might have to seek some LMB help. Shouldn't be a problem, though, since we're both kind of an extension of each other and far from mutually exclusive...
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow replied, "Maybe if you explain some of the members powers and abilities I could help you construct the perfect team."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
Man, there's so damn many....lemme run a report on who's available and who's not. This could take a while. <looks through Omnicom> Damn! I've got some meetings I can't reschedule!

I'm going to have Sir Roy take a look internally to see how your shape-shifter breached security, or if this even was your shapeshifter.

If you want, you can find him and work with him on that. Or you could just use the opportunity to explore Legion World more.

Meanwhile, I'll get back with you tomorrow to see where we take it from there.

Sound fair?
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
"I will work with him. There will be plenty of time to relax later," Red Arrow replied. "Thank you for all your help so far." She turned to leave the "Danger Room" and find Sir Roy.
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
***memo to Sir Roy from Chief Taylor's desk***

Roy, I'm currently stuck in Administrative Meetings Hell! I need you to get with our new provisional Officer, Red Arrow, and look into a breach of Office internal security that occurred after the Office-warming shindig. She says you haven't responded to her messages, so please check them. So please check security logs and consult Red Arrow for details.

This is of utmost importance, Roy, and I'm counting on you!

***end memo***

[ July 18, 2010, 09:50 PM: Message edited by: Chief Taylor ]
 

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Posted by Sir Roy on :
 
<as Red Arrow waits, the Security Office door opens and a handsome knight steps forward; he appears valiant and kind but also tired; there is obviously something weighing heavily on his mind>

Greetings, Red Arrow! I have recieved your messages and those of the Security Chief Taylor. I am Sir Roy, denizen of Legion World and new member of this Security Office. So like yourself, I am still getting used to this place.

I would be glad to show you around and check on the possible security breach. I have some experience with shape shifter myself--one such incredibly powerful one, Angra Metternich, was a great enemy of Legion World in the past, during a time where I made a decision to follow a new path in heroics.

<stretches out hand to shake Red Arrow's hand>

I would suggest we begin in the monitor room. There are devices which can determine whether those who enter the Security Office are from this world, or other alternate universes.
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
She returns the man's handshake. Red Arrow noticed the expression on the man's face. She knew something laid heavily on in his heart. The mention of a "new path in heroics" pointed to villainy, but that meant almost nothing to her. Her very existence is proof that the line between hero and villain is thin.

"Let's go there then," She replied.
 

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Posted by Sir Roy on :
 
<As Sir Roy walks with Red Arrow, she sees that may greet him kindly but every so often there is someone who clearly distrusts or even dislikes him; misdeeds of long ago still haunting him even now, much to his regret>

Here is the Monitor Room, and it contains several scientific instruments I hardly understand. By using the computerized data the Chief and yourself collected from the breach, we should be able to get some basic facts as to who the intruder was. Namely, was this intruder from another parallel universe—which always has a distinct energy aura. Also, if the intruder was a member of a race previously catalogued here on Legion World, such as a Durlan, the instruments can give us a probability of how likely the intruder was such a race. It’s not 100% accurate, but it will be close.

<notices Red Arrow focusing on the duty at hand rather than thinking too hard on her new environment>

I understand what it’s like to be a stranger in a strange land. Even to this day, I feel so on Legion World, though I do have many friends who shown me great kindness and put me at ease. Recently I was scarred horribly in battle; ironically, this happened to me decades ago, which caused me to lose my way for so long. The new scars have temporarily healed but the attack was magical in nature and for whatever reason, the scars gradually reappear over time. I must constantly receive treatments to keep them at bay, less my face resorts to his gruesome, hideous and burnt state.

<unsure if Red Arrow will show compassion or not, he puts up his hand anyway to stop it>

I do not seek pity, I only wish to express I know what its like to have a heavy heart right now. And the best way to address, is to focus on the duty at hand.
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
His tone was unsteady, but Red Arrow was used to this sort of tone. It was of genuine remorse, the type her adoptive father used when refering to his life of crime.

She replied, "The Thunderbolts was formed by villains who wanted to trick the world. It turned into a team of genuine reform, despite the actions of some. Now it's a place filled with the children of villains and heroes. I trust you at this moment Sir Roy, because I believe everyone serves good, even if it's unwillingly."
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
***Memo to Arrow and Roy***

Look, guys, I know I've been buried in bureaucracy for the past month (I see now why Cobalt REALLY walked away! ), but I've been monitoring my Omnicom for updates from you two that just have not been coming!

I need an update, STAT! If you've got nothing, then bring Jose in on the investigation. I've a feeling he could be useful.

Chief out.

***End Memo***
 

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Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
 
Hokay your Chiefness... I, jose jimenenenez, will accept you most generous offer to become the the chief of the detectives of security!

Okay! Everybody out of the pool!

I, jose jimenenenez, the new chief of the security detectives and head of the under the covers investigations want the oralized statements from all of you about...

Hokay your Chiefness... what we are investigating, again?
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
[snerk] I hope Chief Taylor can deal with this... jose jimenenenez, Chief of Detectives...

I'm going to Cobie's place before I bust a gut... [snerk]
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<to Jose> Sorry, Jose...you're not 'chief of the detectives of security'. That's not what I meant. I know you're all all over this place and know it better than anyone. I know if anyone saw anything suspicious, anything out of order--it would most likely be you.

Talk to Roy and Arrow about that night. See if there's anything the three of you can come up with.

Comprende, Jose, mi amigo?
 

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Posted by Chief Taylor on :
 
<looks around>

Now where the hell are Sir Roy and Red Arrow?!?!
 

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Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Chief Taylor:
<to Jose> Sorry, Jose...you're not 'chief of the detectives of security'. That's not what I meant. I know you're all all over this place and know it better than anyone. I know if anyone saw anything suspicious, anything out of order--it would most likely be you.

Talk to Roy and Arrow about that night. See if there's anything the three of you can come up with.

Comprende, Jose, mi amigo?

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quote:

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Originally posted by MLLASH:
By the way, Officer Blackmace has been replaced by some Lad with Glasses.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Legion Tracker:
I'll be going to the airport next week. I'm anxious about the security patdowns. Can I get a practice one here?

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Sure thing! Sharky?

(Hope you don't mind getting "patted down" with teeth!)
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
My pleasure...

VVVVV
^^^^^^^
 

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Posted by future king on :
 
I wish there was a way I could leave some unlawful gang graffiti on here somehow .....
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<monitoring board activity>

Hey! Someone bring this "Post NUN" to me! I've a feeling she would be all-too willing to help us crack down on Legion World's bad behavior!
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
I ain't messing with a nun... I watched one slap a religion classmate in the face just for grabbing a pen...
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
"I'll gladly do it," Emily said. She was Protestant and didn't really know much about nuns. She needed something to cheer her up to, because Emily discovered earlier that guinea pigs are no longer kept as pets.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<returns after stopping at the Tobacconihilist>

<issues orders>

Dev, report to Chief's office ASAP.

Jose, report to Chief's office to apply daily foot rub.

Arrow, report on latest revenue from fines.

<looks at latest figures for funding of Lard Lad Robots>

[ February 17, 2011, 10:52 AM: Message edited by: Chief Lardy ]
 

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Posted by Sir Roy on :
 
<Sir Roy bursts in, hauling in three teenagers who look scared out of their minds>

Make way!

I've found these three vagrants on the streets of Legion World, flagrantly smoking illegal narcotics. Some time in the science cells should set them strait!

<throws them forward so the rank & file security officers can take them away>

Greetings Chief! How goes our clean-up of Legion World?
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow hands Chief Lardy the fine sheets with one hand, and in the other carries a massive suit case. She says, "I am going away for a while. There are things that must be done. Push some of my work onto Question Kid, he's more than capable of handling it."
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev lands outside the doors of the Security Office and looks around.

"Not a bad day so far."

He turns and walks into the Office.

"What's up Chief?"
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Dev--finally! I need you to...

<alert comes over his Omnicom>

Shit! There's a massive disturbance at Zaryan's casino! There's reports of a murder!

Let's get the hell over there!

<Dev grabs Lardy under the shoulders and flies them both to Zaryan's as Lardy calls for backup>
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<Lardy returns after the affairs at the Palace and the Lounge>

God...walking effing SUCKS!

<sits in his chair, removes shoes>

My feet ache! <rubs feet>

<skims reports of Palace and Lounge incidents>

<gets up and goes to a special adjoining chamber that he alone has access to and enters personal code>

Here we go... <stands in front of an impressive looking exo-skeleton> ...tech readouts show that it will be ready for me to take out within 48 hours! Finally, I won't be carried around and on the sidelines--I'll be able to throw down again!

<smiles and moves to three lifeless metallic entities nearby>

You three will be the elite of the Bot force, complete with your own, state-of-the-art, A.I.'s.....

<stands in front of the first one>

Eryk...I don't know why you've shunned me ever since I returned to Legion World after my quest for Mordra. There's been an emptiness inside me that maybe this robot can fill. <smiles and straightens the Bot's nelly cap>

<moves on to the second>

Hugh... <tears up> ...I've missed you so, my second brother. You died tragically, and I never got to say goodbye. Maybe, in some small way, this will help everyone see what a great, misunderstood hero you truly were.

<moves to the third>

Clive... <heavier tears> ...I was mind-controlled into killing you, m-my son. You had barely lived and had so much more to offer the universe besides being an unwitting part of my Resurrection Engine. I lost you too soon, but you'll live again. I saved all your programming from when you were the robot, and I've got the very best people constructing the rest. I'm bringing you back!

<gathers composure> Yes, with the funding coming in you three will be completed very soon. As will the rest of you...

<looks around as nothing but rows and rows of inert Bots can be viewed as far as the eye can see as it's now obvious that the chamber is actually a tesseract>

Yeah! Legion World will be safe soon!

<grins>
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{in another part of the Security Office complex}

Hmmm... {looks in mirror} ...I know this is not the magic mirror from Zardi's castle, but I cannot help but peer into this one in hopes of seeing a hint of my true face...

{sighs} I think I should go for a swim to clear my head... {heads toward the Office's pool}
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
"Dev reporting in. Nothing so far. Been circling out from Cobies place and have come across nothi...wait a second."

Dev lands in an alley and moves a few well placed bags and boxes.

"Crap. Chief, I got Sir Roy here. He seems relatively unhurt except for the giant welt on the back of his head. They were definately here."

Dev looks around...

"Sonova...they met up probably about the time I left you about a block and a half from here. Time to get more proactive...I'm going to see if I can pick their trail up from here after I make sure Roy is taken care of."

[ February 26, 2011, 05:10 PM: Message edited by: Dev Em ]
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev walks in the Office doors.

"Chief?"

Keeps moving throught hte complex.

"Anyone?"

He hears some splashing in coming from the pool and heads that way.

"Oh...Hot Chick. Um, hi. wow. Do you by chance have any idea where Cobie would be hanging out these days."
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
"Red Arrow reporting in. I'm back, put me on the active roster. Can you brief me on what is going on?" She said through a communication device.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
"Think about that for a minute, I'll be...um...right back.

Dev grabbed his com-link as he walked out of the pool area.


"Red Arrow, please come to the pool room. I'll brief you there."
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow walked into the pool room. As she entered Legionworld, she was wearing a tailored dress and her hair up in a bun. One officer mumbled, "Santa Evita?" Red Arrow left gifts for her collegues, and had the servants the bags to her quarters. She quickly changed into her uniform and grabbed her equipment.

She walked into the pool room, admiring the reflection of the sun on the Soul Gem which hung on her necklace.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev turned to greet her.

"Red Arrow. Very glad your back."

He looked at her a little closer, "you seem different somehow. Anyway, we definatly need you today. You couldn't have planned your return any better. The Chief needs Exnihil brought in for some questioning. Problem is, Cobalt Kid is protecting him at the moment, and Furball has joined up with them. They've assaulted both myself and the Chief, and knocked Sir Roy unconscience and left him in an alley. They are very dangerous and powerful. We think Question Kid is with them as well...but have no idea in what capacity."

Dev gave her a minute for this to sink in before continuing, "I;m trying to find out some of Cobie's other hideouts from Hot Chick here," he motions over his shoulder to Hot Chick floating in the pool.

"I'm also hoping that Shark Lad will check in soon as his help would be welcome. We're not sure what role Space Ranger is playing in this whole thing either. I hope your vacation was restful, because we've got our hands full right now."

Dev turns back to Hot Chick, "you have any thoughts on where he might be yet?"
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{exits pool looking absolutely breathtaking in her red bikini}

{shrugs} Who is this 'Cobie'?

{sees Dev's exasperated expression} I am sorry, Mr. Em. I am still a Junior Officer and in training. I am what your culture might call a 'fish out of water'.

Do either of you have a towel?
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev grabs a towel for her. "Here you go."

Dev shifts on his feet as she dries off.

"Cobie would be Cobalt Kid...Des. I was told you might have some idea where he might be headed...or where he would be trying to hide out."

Dev looks around and mutters under his breath, "where the hell is the Chief?"
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
*ahem*

<they all spin around>

Present and accounted for, Dev. <chuckles> But I believe you've mistaken 'Hot Chick' for 'Jailbait Lass'! This young lady won't be of any help, I'm afraid. But I can see how you were confused... <laughs>

I think Lolita might be found at the Cramer's. My spies there have seen her there practically every day...looking decidely sulky and downtrodden, I might add. There's also some intelligence that suggests that she may be staying at the Convention Center, her possibly being the only paid staff left there after its aborted attempt to hold the Legion World prom last year.

See if you can find her, Dev. Red Arrow has a lead on Cobie & crew's current whereabouts that I'll have her follow up on, but Lolita could give us the bigger picture we need.
 

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Posted by Sir Roy on :
 
<meanwhile, Sir Roy wakes up with a brutal headache>

Wha...?

No, no, no!!! Dammit! How dare they!!

I can't believe that arrogant monster Cobalt Kid! To say such things to me! And then sucker punch me!

I won't have it! Chaos will not reign! I swear it!

<without checking in with the Chief, he runs out into the night>
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
"Okay. Sorry, I was...um...distracted there. I'll head over to Cramers, then the Convention Center if need be."

Turns and rushes out of the pool room, again muttering to himself, "ow do these guys stay focused at all with these women around."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<with Red Arrow in pursuit of Cobie's crew and Dev off looking for Lolita, Chief and HC are left alone>

Why, hello, my dear! Since I put you in for Junior Officer training, we've barely had a chance to get acquainted...

<notices she has a towel over her and bathing suit>

Care for a swim?
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
Of course, Chief Taylor.

{drops towel, dives in}
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<thinks> Oh, boy...she's a naive kid, Tony. You really shouldn't do this! I know you've been incredibly lonely since Rocky dumped you, but...

Er...sorry, er, Hot Chick. I seem to have forgotten my trunks, so I guess we'll have to do this some other time...
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{looks puzzled} Trunks, Chief Taylor? {submerges for a moment} Personally, I only wear this 'bikini' for the sake of your culture's sense of decorum. {raises hand which is holding both bikini pieces}

Feel free to "skinny dip" with me...if it pleases you.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
OOC: Don't cover your eyes, kiddies...there's a story point to all this sensuality.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
*gulp*

Okay, Tony, there's your engraved invitation. Maybe you're not all the way over Rocky, but there's no need to wallow in self-pity forever...

<takes off uniform, jumps in, wades into a nearby corner and props himself up to the sides with his arms stretched out on either side>
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{wades over to him}

Ever since I arrived here, there was something about this Chief Taylor that has drawn me to him. I think...whoever I really am...I may have known him. This situation is perfect for me to make telepathic contact and find out if I am right...

{approaches him and embraces his willing form}

Contact.

OH!

{images flood her mind}

she sees the same face of the man she embraces but his hair is gleaming white, his eyes completely lacking any visible iris...

...he has shown up unnannounced...

...she is ready for a confrontation...

...he surprises her by offering her an alliance instead...

...she is intrigued...

...they consummate their alliance...literally...

Too...much...

{she faints in his arms}
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<catches her and keeps her from going under>

What the hell happened? She touched her chest to mine, and I felt something...well, something more than what I expected to feel, anyway. Down, boy!

<picks her up and carries her out of the pool>

<checks her pulse, listens to her chest>

Looks like she's okay. I guess she just fainted. Guess you still got it old boy... <grins, then shrugs it off and gets to business>

Wake up, darlin'...<gently pats her cheeks>
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{wakes up}

...oh...it's you! I know you! We...had intercourse!
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<smiles and drapes a towel over her while using another to prop her head up>

No, sweetie...we didn't quite get around to that. I'm not sure what happened to you, but I don't think you'll be up for that tonight.
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
No! {sits up quickly } That is not what I meant!

You see, I am not who I appear to be...in fact I have no idea who I actually am! I arrived here on Legion World thinking myself to be a princess from beyond this veil searching for someone to marry. But the longer I stayed here, the more I felt that was a lie. Then, I asked Zardi's Magic Mirror, and it confirmed that I'm under an enchantment...that I'm someone else. But it did no know who...

{looks into his eyes}

I found myself drawn to you today, and when we embraced I saw that we had been enemies...and then lovers.

That's all I know at the moment. Tell me, Chief Taylor...do you know who I am?
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<a haunted look paints his face>

Enemies, then lovers? From beyond this veil? Searching for someone to marry?

<gasps> Oh, my gods, can it be true? <tears up> My wife...Dru...you've returned to me!!!

<lost in the moment, he kisses her passionately>
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{kisses him back}

{thinks}Is that who I am? His wife? It doesn't fit somehow. Maybe I will learn more if I play along...

Oh, you must be right, my darling!

{they embrace}
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Dressed in an all black gown, cinched with a corset. Her clevage exposed, with a large moonstone pendant resting just above her chest's curves. Her arms covered with fingerless long cocktails gloves, the dress has white accents at the edges. Her deepest dark blond hair is straightened sleek and down to enhance her long image. Tempest walks in the building know as the Security Office.

She walks around a bit...confused.)

Not at all what I thought it would be like in here.

(She walks until she finds Chief Lardy and Hot Chick in their embrace.)

And that's the Office I recall.

(Tempest smirks.)

I see we are busy. I am here to talk about some legal matters...didn't know the red light hours had started.

(She turns to the bench at the adjacent wall.)

I'll take a seat. Perhaps we can chat when you come up for air.

[ February 28, 2011, 01:33 AM: Message edited by: Tempest ]
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Er... <breaks embrace> ....get some rest, my love. We have much to discuss, later.

<Hot Chick gathers her towel around herself and goes off to her quarters>

<his gaze lingers on her until she turns a corner>

<turns to Tempest>

You've got some nerve interrupting me! We were having a moment! Now what in the hells do you need, Tempest?!?

<sits on the other end of the bench without bothering to cover his still-naked self>
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(She looks over at Lardy, her nose raises into the air and her top lip curls.)

My dear...

(She feels some rage build up.)

If you could, cover yourself, please.

(She smiles.)

My tenure here, has been confusing at best. But, over my time here. I have accumulated some assets. Now they have been all cashed in and all papers have been signed. And I plan on doing some reconstruction.
The empty Avalon Laison Office that was created sometime back. I want to knock it down and build a place for me to stay, something that suits my needs.
I just wanted to drop off all the paperwork and make sure all was fine with the Security Office.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<looks over the paperwork>

Everything seems in order. However, the permit requires a significant start-up tax payment. I believe you'll owe... <points to the fee table> ...this much. And it's payable immediately to the Security Office.

<holds out his hand>
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
Do you take check?
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Puh-leeze! Credit vouchers only.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
Fine.

(Makes out the amount and crosses her t's and hands her voucher to Lardy.)

I always keep a few handy.

(Her eyes focus in on Lardy. She moves incredibly close to him. She teases her fingers in his hair.)

You know...while all that construction goes on, I'm going to be out of a home while I am here. I used to work here. Well, a version or two. Maybe...

(She leans in real close, locking her blue eyes to his.)

I could stay here for a while.

(She seductively grins at him. She presses her lips to his left ear and whispers:)

I'll be as quiet as a mouse.

(She leans back, with her hands now on his shoulders.)

What do you say, Chief?

[ February 28, 2011, 01:36 AM: Message edited by: Tempest ]
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<he thinks> When it rains, it pours...

<strains to push her back a little> Er...bad timing, babe. I may have just had my long-dead wife return to me. So...I may be off the market, now...

Where are my pants...?

<grabs a towel>

Er, feel free to stay in the interim. Jose's around here somewhere and can set you up in a nice suite.

<secures towel but fails to hide a visible bulge>

<blushes briefly but composes himself> ...um, we're a little shorthanded and in the middle of a crisis, as well. If you could help us out on an emergency basis, I can knock 20% off of your tax.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Summons up a small hill of luggage.)

Hmmm...would if I could, dear, but I have to unpack. Besides, I tend be of interest in mystic cases. Have one of those pop up, and I'm your gal.

(Looks at him.)

Well...

(Turns and walks away, her luggage follows.)

I best start. And, word of advice, you may want to invest in larger towels.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<mouth is agape as he watches her walk away>

Gods...that's a nice ass.

<slaps his own face>

Lardy...your wife may be back, and already your mind strays? Damn.

<thinks for a moment>

But how could Dru be back? Mordru consumed her very soul when he came back--that alone would preclude a resurrection, wouldn't it?

<ponders> Well, when I killed Mordru, her soul was released, so it could be her. Then again, it could also be a trick.

I think with that in mind, I'd best cool down before following Hot Chick to her quarters...

<gathers clothes, dresses and contemplates his next move>

[ February 27, 2011, 02:41 AM: Message edited by: Chief Lardy ]
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow returned to headquarters. She felt really angry at the odds against the Security forces. This would be an uphill battle for the survival of justice and order.

Red Arrow reported, "At our current numbers we are outgunned. We need at best a mixed team, Chief Lardy."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Arrow, my intent was always for you to tail them, not engage. Cobie alone is too much for just about anyone. <grins> Between you and Roy, I can see we've got a couple of hotheads! When the time is right, we'll gather an appropriate force.

It's good to see you again, Emily, by the way. I need two things from you:

Tell me who all is in Cobie's group. I gather that it's more than just Furball and Ex, now?

...Also, what's with that gem on your neck? The way it's glowing, I gather it's got some power? If so, why didn't you use it against our rogues?
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
"Power Boy, who appears to have psionic powers. There is also Question Kid, but I cannot tell if he's spying or with them. Cobalt Kid is certainly attracting power on his side," She answered.

"As for the Soul Gem, it is the gateway to another dimension. It is always hungry for souls..." Emily started to explain. Stop! Do not make me take over again, girl. The Soul Gem Spirit thought to her. She struggled to hide her discomfort. "So do I have permission to use lethal force? Because anyone sucked up will be gone for at least awhile."
 

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Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
 
Hey, your chiefliness, I jose jimenenenez have a slight problem for which I need your permission to solve most efficiently.

That new pretty lady, the one with the extra-cute backside not the one that likes to sunwash toplees, wants to install a magic portal to somewheres called Avalot in the suite of rooms you says she can has, but I, jose jimenenenez, in my secondary capacity as Chief of the Detectives of Legion World think that this would be a bad idea and a breach of the security!

So, you must tell me to tell her the negatory answer.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<to Red Arrow>

No...no lethal force authorized on this mission. Keep your soul gem out of it.

Power Boy, huh? That's out of the blue, but that's PB's nature, I suppose.

As for Question Kid, at this point I'm assuming he's working for us. He tipped me off about the Lounge, so unless he's gone rogue ( ), I'm going to assume he's gaining their trust and just hasn't been able to send us any intel without rousing suspicion. If it turns out he's with them all the way...we'll deal with him.

I need you to get on their trail again, but stay out of sight and don't engage! Call Dev if you find them--Dev's having no luck with another lead I had him on. He'll give you some immediate power backup if needed. Meanwhile, I'm gathering a team to confront them, so we'll be ready to bring them in.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<to Jose>

Jose, my friend! Where the hell have you been? Oh, I'm sure it involves drunken debauchery, so nevermind! <hugs him>

Tell Ms. Tempest that I'll think about letting her put the portal in if she reconsiders helping us with our little runaway problem.
 

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Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
 
I have been right here your chiefliness, going about my various duties in the efficiently and effective manerisms you expects of me.

I do not thinks that is the wisest way to be handling this, but you is the Chiefs so I, jose jimenenenez, must of course be aquiescent to your commands.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
You're the man, Jose! <Jose leaves>

Now, should I go see Hot Chick?
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Walks in, dressed in a beaded lavender night gown, her hair now wavy as the straightening has worn off.)

Good morning!

(She looks at Red Arrow.)

My my my, she looks like a chipper one. Recruiting young I see.

(Holds out her hand, a tiny plate with a teacup appears, she takes a sip.)

The quarters are most comfortable, closet was a bit small, though. But I made due. I just knocked a hole in the wall to the next room and put all my clothes in there.

Any scones?
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<can't help but bug his eyes out at her>

...er...I'm sure you will find some suitable provisions prepared in the kitchen, Tempest. Um, I have to go see someone right now. Let me know if you will be helping out with our little problem in exchange for your portal.

<practically runs out of the room>

[ February 27, 2011, 10:16 PM: Message edited by: Chief Lardy ]
 

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Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
 
<watches Chief Lardy run off, shrugs, and turns to Tempest>

No scones, but there may be some Huevos Rancheros
on the hot plates by the pool.

And his chiefliness has decided to let you have your portal If and ONLY IF you are the willing person to help with our runaways problems.

So go and captures the Cobalt Boy and Ball of Fur Lad and whomevers else is running away from you ant then you can dig your portal!
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
SharkLad bursts through the door.

"What the sprock is going on here? How come nobody told me that mangy pile of fleas Furball was back?"

Looks at Zardi, who appears to be staring at SharkLad's mighty dorsal fin.

"What are you lookin' at?"
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Outside the Office, Dev is hovering and watching things transpire. He begins scanning the building for clues as to what is really happening.

"Nothing out of the ordinary...except that dead space near Lardy's office. Gonna have to check that out later."

Dev sees Lardy leave in a hurry. "Guess it can wait till later. Might as well go in and see if anyone else has checked in."
 

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Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
 
I... I, jose jimenenenez, am impressed with the magnificence of your mighy dorcas fine.

<Reaches out to touch Sharky's fin, his hand makes the fleetest contact but it is enough, the spell which causes everyone who meets Zardi to remember him as jose jimenenenez, security office janitor and gofer has taken effect.>
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
"Yo, easy there, Jose... nobody except the ladies gets to touch the fin... "

SharkLad looks around suspiciously.

"So, have you seen Dev Em?"
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev walks in. "Hey Jose. Did the Chief say when he would be back?"

He sees Shark Lad standing there, "Thanks for coming Sharky. Furball is a little different from the last time you two went at it...or at least he's letting everyone finally see his human form. We need them brought in. So far we know that Furball, Cobie, Ex and Power Boy are together in this...I have a feeling that there are others, but it's nothing I can prove yet."

Dev sees Tempest and nods to her. "Hello, I don't believe we've met. I'm Dev Em, one of the main operatives here on Legion World now. I spent some time among the Security Office before, but took some time off to relax with my family, so I am trying to get to know everyone again."
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
"Hey, Dev... so what's different about Furball this time? He actually took a bath?"

SharkLad waits for Dev to react but can tell from the expression on his face that things are pretty serious.

"So, anyway... where do we start looking for the Fur-some Four?"
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Tempest looks at Zardi, the faintest hint if disgust in her face.)

He's an unusual one...can't put my finger on it.

My dear, I have no intention to open a portal to Avalon. That sacred Isle is bound by magic beyond mere understanding. As such, to open any sort of path there to here, could be dangerous. As we have seen in the past.

What I was doing was enhancing the space given to me. I am afraid I am not a light traveler, so a bit craft was need to fit all my things.

Now, you are hunting Cobalt Kid? How interesting, give your boss a little memo. Tell him, that I will deeply consider getting into the affairs that seem to be developing.

(Tempest turns to head out the door, when she sees Dev Em and Shark Lad. Dev Em introduces himself to her.)

In many ways, I too was a member of the Security Office.

(Smiles. Then she frowns, her eyes blank out.)

I also tried to destroy this planet a few times, as it seems.

(She looks to him.)

Things certainly look different with a bit of perspective. These are new days and we require a new path, myself included.
It is nice to meet you.

No if you will both excuse me, I need to change and run a few errands.

[ February 28, 2011, 01:43 AM: Message edited by: Tempest ]
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
Watches Tempest exit.

"What was that all about?"
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev hears Sharklads words, but is curious about Tempest.

She leaves the room and he is left to ponder her words.

He shakes his head and looks back at Sharklad. "Sorry man, I have no idea. As to Furball, well Furball is a different person than anyone thought. He has a human form...one that looks a whole lot like I did about 15 years ago. he's a partial clone (I guess that is the best way to describe it) of me, but his dna was splices with some Lupine dna our "mother" came across in her travels."

Dev motions for them to walk towards the cafeteria to sit down. He grabs a coffee and sits down.

"Our mother is not exactly the most nurturing of creatures. Sort of a mad scientist/geneticist type honestly. I was raised by my father on Daxam, and only met my mother when I was a teen. She came to find me...it now seems solely to get a sample of my genetic code. With that, she created Furball. He doesn;t have Daxamite level strength, and can only switch forms between his furball state and human form...so his Durlan ability is limited as well."

Dev paused to let what he had told Sharky so far sink in.

"She also did all kinds of experiments on him while he was still in her 'posession.' It was at that point my father and I found out about him and 'rescued' him from her. He lived with us on Daxam for a while, but his Were nature started to come out more often, and he seemed more confortable in his Fuzzed out form. It took us years to realize that it was due to the nature of Daxamites and their reaction to the red sun we lived under. Here, he has complete control over his changes and does what he wants with it. When that whole incident happened where we got changed several years back, he had been trying to get in touch with me and had heard that I was with the LMB. He decided to stick around and played the Furry sidekick/team mascot thing. I never understood it at the time. I think he was just more comfortable with nobody knowing his true nature."

Dev took a sip of his coffee sighed and continued, "I'm guessing about when ewe got here to Legion World, he decided to trust someone. He chose Cobie as he was the Chief of Security at the time. He did all kinds of ops for Cobie...I just found the files earlier today. He's been undercover for years, and the two of them have done some really dark ops over the years...all necessary stuff, but things that the general populacce doesn't usually want to know about. He told me about his true abilities a little after we got here. I knew he could shift forms, but thought he was more comfortable in his altered state and left him to himself. I mean, why would I think that my brother woas going on missions all over the galaxy for one of my oldest friends here."

"Trust me, there's more to tell you, but to keep it as short as possible I'll just say this. He's stronger than you think, smarter than you ever thought possible, and willing to do whatever he has to to get the job done. If he's abandoned the ruse he's been perpetrating to pretty much all of Legion World for whatever is going on...it's big. Maybe even bigger than Lardy thinks."

"As far as to where they are...I have an idea, but we need to wait for Lardy to get back and hopefully get a few more membersto report in before we move out."
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
'Strange,' SharkLad thought, 'Dev's mom sounds a lot like mine. I wonder if there could be a connection.'

"That's a lot to take in, Dev. All this time, I thought Furball was basically harmless, annoying but harmless."

SharkLad debated whether or not to bring up the similarities between Dev's mother and his own. Sighing, SharkLad realized that if Dev could trust him, he should trust Dev.

"Listen, Dev, there's something I should tell you. My mother, Dr. Helena Aurelius, was a geneticist too. She 'created' me, along with a dozen or so other animal-human hybrids. She was shunned by the genetics community but that didn't stop her. The only thing that did ultimately put an end to her work was my 'sister,' Psychotic Beaver -- she killed our mother."

SharkLad paused. Even though it had been several years, his discovery of his mother's body still haunted him.

"There's a lot I don't know about my mother. Her lab on the Isla Larga planetoid disappeared a couple years back. Sprock, the whole planetoid disappeared. Otherwise, I'd suggest we go there and look for clues to whether there's a connection between our mothers and if there's anything in the lab that could help us take down Furball."

SharkLad's fin tingled.

"That's the second time my 'sharky-sense' has gone off today. Something big is about to happen. I hope I'm wrong but... I don't know, Dev. This is feeling too familiar."
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
"You know, I never thought of the possibility of a connection between our mothers, or the research that created what you two have become. I think we definately need to check into it."

Dev gets up from the table. "Let's see if we can figure out where they are. Where woukld Cobie go and think he was safe?"
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev Em and Shark Lad are walking through the halls of the Office os Security when Devs personal com-link goes off.

"Dev here. Okay. No...stay put. We'll be there shortly. Thanks."

He knows that Shark Lad is lookking at him ithout even turning his head back towards him.

"Okay. This is gonna sound odd, but I have to go home to get a piece of equipment that my son built for me. It is set up to detect abnirmal magnetic anomolies."

Shark Lad just looked at him quizically.

"Yes. He's three years old, and can barely talk in full sentences...but he can build anything he can think of, even if he cannot describe it. Usually it's little transforming robots that he sees in my collection of old television programs from a century or so ago." Dev's mind almost clicked on something that seemed to have some bearing on Jose, but he couldn't quite connect it.

"Anyway, I told him I was playing a hide and seek game with Uncle Des and I needed his help to find him. This is what I asked him to come up with. that was about an hour ago when my search for Lolita didn't pan out. So, I'll be back before you know it, and we'll have a tol to track our old friend."
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Comes in, wearing a fitted dark purple coat, bejeweled with amethysts. It's knee length, with black boots covering the rest of her legs. Her hands have black gloves on them, her moonstone still lays on her chest. Her hair is pulled up and off her neck in a bun, a small purple hat with white plume sits on her head.)

Hello, I have taken some time to think and believe that it would be best, that I help you with locating that Cobalt fellow.

(Looks at Shark Lad)

Any clues? Directions?

Anything?

[ February 28, 2011, 01:44 AM: Message edited by: Tempest ]
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev returned with a small hand held machine.

"Hey Tempest. I know where they are...we've got to move fast though. I have a feeling they're going to be moving soon."
 

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Posted by Sir Roy on :
 
<also entering, Sir Roy surprises them, wearing a mask resembling the one he once wore when he was the villainous Royal Inquisitor>

I'm also ready. The time for a reckoning is at hand.

And I will have vengeance.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Dev Em:
Dev returned with a small hand held machine.

"Hey Tempest. I know where they are...we've got to move fast though. I have a feeling they're going to be moving soon."

---

(Points to her three inch heeled boots.)

Well, I am obviously wearing traveling footwear. Let's find the dirty lot.
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow reports in, "I have followed them to outside a private residence. This clearly an upscale part of town, and I expect the security to be high. Please send Tempest as I think sending Dev all the time puts us at a tactical disadvantage."
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev looks at him with a questioning eye.

"We need all the help we can get, so let's get moving."
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Listens to Red Arrow's report.)

We can't locate her position, too much magnetic disturbance.

So if that contraption is working right, lead the way, Dev Em.
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
"Let's rock and roll, Dev!"
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<before they leave, Lardy appears with Hot Chick>

We're in, as well, guys.

<the first thing the others notice is the haunted look on the Chief's face>

<the second thing they notice is the palpable tension between the Chief and Hot Chick--those two have obviously just had a row, a nasty one by the looks on their faces>

<the third thing is what the Chief is wearing...>

Yes, Officers, I've had a special exo-armor made for me, so that I can now join you all as equals on the front lines. It's been killing me being ineffective in a scrape, and I've never in my life been one to be content to sit behind the scenes while others put their lives on the line.

This armor approximates my old Lard Lad powers and will allow me to lead you the way I should.

We have a chance now to end this pointless feud and bring Cobie's group in. Lethal force is NOT authorized, but I expect you all to fight to win today. Cobalt is my dearest friend in the universe, but I can't have him undermining this Office. Between our core strike force and our backup uniformed support, we should have sufficiently overwhelming force to lay them low.

Let's do this, Officers! Let's show Legion World that their faith in us is well placed! To the Villa!

<fires up armor and flies out>

<the others cheer and follow>
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<as Lardy flies with grim purpose, his mind can't help but be preoccupied by what unfolded between him and "Hot Chick" before he briefed his Officers>

Gods, my life just got a helluva lot more complicated...
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(A small cloud of glowing smoke swirls into the form of Tempest.)

Chief, this is Tempest. I am at the Office. Sir...there are reports of...by the GODDESS!
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev lands outside the Office.

"Anyone in there...we have to come up with something better than running around like..."
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Tempest hears, Dev Em, she carries her voice to him, it's obvious that she is panicked.)

Dev, the reports, they're horrible. He is creating an aversion against nature. Sending insects too...the death count is on the rise.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev goes in to find Tempest.

"Where is he...are there any reports of anyone actually seeing The Red Bee?"
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Trying to calm herself, but now getting angry.)

No. Nothing! Damn machines are USELESS!!!
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev hits the main com-link, "Lardy? Where are you guys? Have you found him yet?"
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Tempest looks to Dev Em.)

I was bitch. I'm sorry, things are complicated for me and that tends to be my first response.

I needed to say that.

I'm going to the roof to send out some mystic feelers.

(Heads out.)
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<lands on roof beside Tempest>

Looks like you're way ahead of me! That's exactly what I wanted you to do....

<scans Omnicom>

Gods...it's terrible! And so hard to trace and fight. I wasn't around when he terrorized Legion World before. I...don't know what to do! Damn--how did they stop him the last time?!?!

<activates comlink> Des, where did you go?!? I need your counsel! <presses another messaging button> Roy, come to the Office! You faced the Bee before, right? Gods, I hope I'm remembering the file, right! Get over here--I need you!!!

<thinks about the Bots> Not sure this is the kind of threat they were made for....they probably wouldn't make a difference, here.

<presses all-call messaging on Omnicom> All uniforms, to the streets! I don't care if your off, on leave or just lost an arm--protect Legion World!!
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev flies out of the Office with a swarm of bees behind him. He turns his head and fries thousands with his heat vision. Lardy and Tempest hear a poppong sound as the bees that are hit with the heat vision pop.

"C'mon ya little bastards!" He screams as he flies off leading them away and heading towards the next swarm he can see.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Tempest watches as Dev Em battles the bees.)

Dev won't win, these bees, the are not natural, by any means.

(Tempest floats off the roof, deciding to cover Dev Em. She releases white eldritch blasts, one after another, vaporizing bees, as if they never existed.)

There are too many, Dev, we can't keep this up, we need their master!!
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev flies back towards her and grabs her as gently as he can.

"When we get enough of them, encase them in a field that will hold them. A little heat vision to that and we can get rid of more...and yeah, I know it's a drop in the bucket...but until we find the Red Bee...it's all we have. And for what it's worth, I'm sorry too."
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<Cobalt flies in>

I'm here Lardy! I checked my Lounge to try to heal the injured but everyone is dead. Murdered.

If I know the Bee this is all a distraction. This swarm will pass and then start up again. He's toying with us.

The Bee is immensely powerful: the full extent of his powers have not yet been discovered. He once fought the entire LMB. If you think the bee stings hurt, when he touches you it's a pain unlike any other; we theorize it makes your brain feel your pain sensors overload to the point where your body starts to shut down.

But his greatest power is he is undetectable. We don't know how but both magic and technology can't locate him or film him. Even x-ray vision doesn't work. You can't hear him or smell him.

This isn't going to be easy.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Exo-armor's force-shield is keeping the bees off me...for now. <shakes head> Just great! Dev's swooped off with Tempest while she's supposed to be rooting out the source! How could I have ever had so much faith in him?!?!

<Cobalt lands and Lardy listens to him> Well, Des, what the sprock worked last time?!!
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Tempest listens to Dev Em.)

All right, I will need some altitude. Stay here, until I give you the word.

(She flies through the sky, when she stops, she hovers with her eyes closed. The bees come after her, but as they get near her, the go up like a little white firecrackers. She spins her arms and hands in the air, then, large fangs appears behind her. The giant maw opens it's mouth and a small vortex effect occurs. Then, what seems to be thousands upon thousands of bees, go unwilling into the maw. Tempest moves her hands, the maw closes and turns into a sphere of containment.)

NOW, DEV!!!
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev lights up his vision as intense as he can. The orb is glowing red hot, and the sound coming from within is a hidious sound that none want to hear again.

"Get back down there and find HIM. I see another swarm headed towards mid town...I'm going to do what I can to help out there."
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Tempest flies down to Cobalt and Lardy.)

I don't admit to not being able to handle something, but Red Bee is hidden from the winds and magic. I can't sense him...perhaps a telepath?

Besides, I have trained with great medium...you should see the souls...

(Becomes silent, she looks at the two men, her eyes glisten.)
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Cobalt Kid hears Dev over his com-link, "Dev to Cobie. I'm going to try to find Power Boy. He said something earlier about what he wasn;t able to sense...maybe thatt can help us. Dev out."
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev lands with Power Boy.

"I hope he can help find Red Bee. If not he can at least help you guys stay safe and battle once you do find him. You'll have enoughfun soon enough Power Boy..."

He looks at Tempest. "Keep these two idiots safe till they figure something out...thanks."

Dev flies off once again. Cobie does notice however that Dev is moving just a little slower than usual, and they all can see theat his heat vision is becoming less intense.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<Cobie watches Dev leave>

Is it the bees blocking out the sun? Or something else? Dev seems to be getting weaker.

<Cobie doesn't look up from his omni-com>

Speaking of which, you're being too hard on him and taking it too personally. Dev was doing the same as us, going with what he believed in. You're going to have to forgive him.

<before Lardy can responde Cobie cuts him off>

Found it. Here is the file on the first defeat of the Red Bee. You can see it was a combination of trickery and wearing him down that did him in. That trick won't work a second time.

The Bee has a calm, cold demeanor but when pushed he's crazy. That's something we can rely on.

I can still remember what he did to us. What that bastard did to Lolita. All the killing and destruction.

<lifts up shirt revealing washboard abs carved out of stone; among them is a scar from a bullet>

He shot both Eryk and myself. Went all the way through, leaving me this scar. I've always suspected that is why Eryk pulled back from being such an important part of LMBP missions on Legion World. It scarred us all in a way.

The second time he attacked he killed Space Ranger. Everyday Girl brought him by shooting through both knee caps but I've suspected he allowed her to do it; he was gloating over killing Space Ranger and getting caught allowed him to do it to the fullest effect.

I suggest everyone familiarize yourselves with the Red Bee's history by viewing the history of the LMBP. He almost destroyed us in "The Good, the Dark and the Dead" and once again by helping our enemies in "Infinite Crisis".
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev flew as fast as he could. He felt as if he was fighting against a tidal wave. There was nothing to hit, nothing to reason with, just continuous waves of bees coming from somewhere. He had been off planet when the LMB had faought Red Bee previously...but he had reviewed the files and understood that it had not been easy to stop him the last time.

He saw a swarm heading for a group of people trying to get into a building they thought would give them shelter.

"Everyone Down!" He yelled and unleashed his heat vision again.

His eyes were starting to hurt from the strain of using it so much.

He destroyed most of the swarm, at least enough to stop them from killing the group as they scuttled into the building.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Wait, hold on. It's stopped.

<flies higher into the sky to look>

Just as quickly as it began, it seems.

Something is happening downtown. Lardy, are you heading down there?

<flies over to the Red Bee's message>
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev sees the bees disappear and flies up to get a better view of the city.

From there he sees the message.

"Great."
 

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Posted by Furball on :
 
Hot Chick lands setting down Furball and Lolita.

Furball looks at the front of the Security building..."Bloody Liberty...A bunch of bees did that?"
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<thinks> This is big. Beyond big. My first big case as Chief, and I don't know what to do. Give me someone to hit...I'm fine. But huge swarms of mutant killer bees? If that was the Red Bee's opening salvo, I don't even wanna know what phase two might bring...

The Lard Bots. If I deploy all two thousand of them, they might be able to find him...

Lords, my fellow LMBers are practically ready to crucify me for even having them built! If I actually dare to deploy them, even in an our of great need, will they understand? Well, maybe Power Boy will come through for us, and I won't have to...

<looks at Hot Chick> What would they think if they new she was Kalla Hrykos? I know all-too-well she's incredibly dangerous. And I've no choice but to let her walk among us. She could ruin me. I'm lucky Cobie hasn't put two and two together, especially with the use of her light powers.

Wait! Kalla told me she knows some things about this op from the Dark Oval's role. Maybe she can help me find the Bee...
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev lands in front of the headquarters. He takes Furball off to the side for a moment of privacy and the two are obviously not agreeing on whatever they are talking about.

Furball throws his arms up, turns and walks away. All anyone hears is him saying, "I'm not responsible for what happens then." As he walks away, he a huge dent into a already horribly damaged portion of one of the walls.

Dev looks totally exhausted...he looks up and sees Lardy. He takes a step like he is going to fly up and talk to him, and just closes his eyes instead, sighs and walks over to a wall and leans against it.

His features change and he looks human, except for the slight orange tinge he always has. He rubs his forehead wih his hand. He then pulls out his omni com and starts looking for something in it's memory.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<notices Dev & ponders what he did> If we weren't in such dire straits right now, I'd have him locked up. Maybe Cobie just thinks differently than me, but it's one thing to express a differing opinion and another to betray your sworn duty! Some would say it's a fine line, but to me the difference is like night and day. How could you, Dev? How could you undermine someone who showed you all the faith in the world?

<closes eyes and shakes head>
 

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Posted by Furball on :
 
Furball watches his brother for a while before looking up at Lardy. "That tears it."

He jumps and flips up to the roof in a few quick movements.

"Lardy. I know you don't really want to hear this right now, but what exactly are your plans here. What are we going to do next? You know he isn't going to just sit around and wait for us to figure out his master plan...grife, I'm surprised he even stopped at all based on what I've researched about him."

Furball kept moving closer to Lardy as he talked until he was right in his face. "I don't care if you like me or my Aunt Matilda...your people need some direction. Give them some."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<annoyed> It's not that simple, Furball. Not that it's any of your business, but I'm considering a couple of options. Most immediate is whether Power Boy can locate him.

<another thought strikes him> Do you have tracking abilities? I know he's unable to be detected by other means, but I'm not sure if that includes scent. We found one of the Bee's costumes in the powersphere, so there's something. Is that something you can do?
 

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Posted by Furball on :
 
Furball raises an eyebrow."Yeah, I can give it a shot. Anything beats sitting around here waiting. Give me someone to take along...If I run into this guy, I may need some backup," Furball smiles involuntarily, "and before you make a smart remark...I'm fast, I'm stronger than hell, and I know I have limitations. Going up against someone that can summon bees out of his arse is not something I want to do alone."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
I'll let you go with Hot Chick. She's pretty good in a scrape and packs some firepower. She...also may have some idea where to look for him. Hold on a sec... <leaves and returns with an evidence bag & hands to Furball> ...the costume is in here. Be careful--but at the same time, don't be surprised if this turns into a wild goose chase.
 

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Posted by Furball on :
 
Furball takes the bag.

"Not much of a scent to go on here, but I am picking up something."

He shoves the costume back in the bag. He is about to turn and stops. "Ya know...every now and then I have hope for you."

He jumps off the side of the building and hits the ground near Hot Chick.

"Hey beautiful, Lardy wants us to go on an errand. We get to go hunting. I want to start at the Powersphere...so if you could..." he says as he holds his arms out and sighs. He smiles at those around, "beats walking though," he says and gives them a wink.
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
"I'll begin searching as well. but in my own way.

Furball, you need only whisper my name and I will be at your side."

<Power Boy walks away from the crowd and stares off into the distance>


Thinks to himself --- >

"What am I looking for ... those spots that I can't lock in on ... when I tried before, my vision or hearing always darted a little to the left or the right. Well there are more ways than one to skin a man"


<Power Boy remembers the lessons of his teachers ... specifically navigation, and predatory tactics>


Thinking --- > "How to see what is not there? well .... the air must move around solid objects even if I can't see the object ... I can sense when the air currents change direction for no reason .... or an area that has no sound at all ... even dust makes a small noise in the wind"


<Power Boy continues scanning methodically at super speed, pushing all his senses outward ... even his telepathy ... leaving himself open to attack>
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{waves to PB} Good luck to you!

{takes Furball by the armpits and lifts off}

I should get us there very quickly, cutie. You know, I'm beginning to think you like this! I mean, there are jetbacks back at the Office, you know! {laughs}

{thinking} He kind of reminds me of my dear, departed Huldnaf...
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<flies back up>

No sign of the Bee but a pretty interesting message. Nonetheless, I'm convinced this attack over the last 24 was a distraction. It kept us all busy and he likely was accomplishing something else; the question is, what?

<suddenly he notices Lolita>

Lolita?
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
So, uh, whose arse do I need to kick?
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
<Whips head around!>


"LOLITA!"

"I believe I have something of yours ... "


<zips away ............... returns with ....>





[ March 03, 2011, 08:59 PM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
 

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Posted by Lolita on :
 
Hello Cobie.

*She's cold to him*

Furball came and got me. He thought you wanted me here to help. But that's not it at all, is it? You were worried...wanted to check on me. Well, I'm fine, thanks. I'm here now, and I'm helping.

*She turns back to her omni-com, analyzing data.*
 

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Posted by Lolita on :
 
Er, thanks Power Boy.

*Eyes everyone else.*

I think maybe another Lolita on Legion World somewhere is pretty mad.
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
SharkLad eyes Lolita. He wonders how much she remembers of their time together in Phineas B. Fuddle's alternate reality.

'Bah! What difference does it make?' SharkLad thought to himself.

"So, fill me in on the Red Bee... what's our next move?"
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev walks up to Shark Lad.

"Right now, we wait until someone finds something...or Lardy makes a decision. I want you to take a look at something."

Dev pulls his omnicom out and hits play and hands it to Shark Lad.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Ouch. Guess I deserve that. I haven't seen her since that day...

<notices sexual tension between Shark Lad and Lolita>

Well, well.

While you're analyzing data, check for what that message might have been.

And Lo...stay safe.
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
SharkLad takes the omnicom from Dev. He squints to watch the screen. Eager to shed some blood, his face goes from one of disinterest to disbelief.

"What is this? How could that possibly be?"

He glares at Dev.

"What are you tryin' to tell me?"
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<quietly, to Cobalt> Des...I'm following as many leads as I can, but I don't have much faith in anything panning out. Any suggestions on how to find that bastard?
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev looks at Sharky. Grim determination on his face.

"I'm not 100% sure yet. But as soon as we can, we go find out."
 

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Posted by Lolita on :
 
*Ignores Shark Lad after his recent brushing her off when she was checking on his injuries. She too remembers everything from Phineas B. Fuddle's alternate reality.*

You know I was already checking that Cobie.

*Bites her tongue for a moment.*

Stay safe too.

...

You too Sharky.

*Turns back to data.*
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
You're doing all you can Lardy. Sucks being Chief...everyone has to be patient regardless of danger and let the leads pan out. Meanwhile, you take the heat. Like I said, it sucks.

Let Furball do his thing, PB do his, Lolita do hers...maybe have the officers visit all the places the Bee was seen before?

We've got to keep searching. As cold as it sounds, if he strikes again...then it's another clue.

<Cobalt is being honest and trying to be helpful, not realizing how cold and calculating he sounds>
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
SharkLad is too disturbed by the video Dev showed him to take notice of Lolita's coldness.

'It can't be. She's dead,' SharkLad thought. 'But Beaver's been dead too, and she's come back over and over again. Man, if Beaver and the others are involved in this, it's gonna make this Red Bee stuff look like a walk in the park.'

"You give the word, Dev, and we'll get to the bottom of this."

He leans in and whispers, "I won't let anything happen to your kids."
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Tempest enters the room. She is now wearing a white draped chiffon dress with a silver silk mini-skirt slip, accompanied by her traditional moonstone pendant and her opal ring on her right hand.)

I tried so hard to find him. I even resorted to asking the spirit world, but when I opened myself up to them...

all those people that his bees killed, still confused, unable to move on...

their fear...

This is unfair. Some of us are so powerful and yet, we can do nothing.

Desmond, his mind is putting my puzzle together and soon, I suspect the others will, too. Should I make it so that they never figure it out?


They mean too much to me to do that. We have to end this, by any means. I will kill Red Bee myself if need be, what happened last...it can't happen again!

(She looks at Chief Lardy. She smiles.)

I am sorry that I wasn't able to locate him. I can tell you that something can't be that undetectable. Otherwise it wouldn't exist, there could be an enchantment on him. I have some materials I could research with.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<Cobalt's spiritual awareness begins to very mildly bother him>

Something isn't right this morning. We've been at it all night and no luck. But suddenly I'm feeling something shifting.

Today feels like its going to be a tough day...
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
<Ex, having arrived earlier borne by Power Boy, enters>

Every day since this trial began has been a tough day. <glares at Lardy. Ex had been filled in on the Chief's motivation for his earlier harrassment but that didn't make it any easier to put behind>

I got your Omnicom message, Cobalt, concerning my "precog" flashes, but I'm afraid I don't have the control necessary to direct them in the right direction yet. I'm trying, but, so far, they seem so random... and only brought on under stress.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev flies up and just takes a quick glance at Lardy. shakes his head and turns to Cobalt Kid. "I've got an idea." He pulls Cobalt to the side and whispers his idea to him.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<watches Dev> Maybe I should lock him up just so I don't have to look at him every two seconds... <shakes head>
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<Cobalt flies back from Ram Boy's office>

Is Furball back yet? There is something I wanted to ask him. Where did he go, anyway?

<one of Lardy's security officers explains; at first Cobalt nods, not thinking about it but suddenly it hits him>

WAIT! Furball is doing what? He's following his scent?

<Cobalt suddenly flies into the sky>

The Red Bee has no scent! Part of being undetectable is the Red Bee can't be followed by smell!

THIS IS A TRAP!

Rushes to Casino
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
(Oops!)
 

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Posted by Lolita on :
 
Great Rao! Look at the skyline!

The Red Bee just blew up the Venturian Casino!

Cobie!

I've got to get down there!

<Lolita immediately high tails it out of the building to the explosion>
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<receives HC's signal and seconds later sees the cloud from the explosion>

Bloody Liberty! <presses Omnicom communicator> All available Officers and LMBers to site of Zaryan's Palace! Expect casualties! I'll be there in a few moments. Chief out!

This is out of control...

<goes to entrance of tesseract and contemplates activating Lard Bots>
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev is looking at teh crowd of Legion Worlders, his gaze continually moving past one in particular...

He hears the explosion at the Casino and turns that way.

"Lon!"

Dev flies to the explosion site as well.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
No...I can't do it, not yet. I've gotta make sure Cobie and the others are alright...

<starts to leave>
 

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Posted by The Red Bee on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Chief Lardy:
<receives HC's signal and seconds later sees the cloud from the explosion>

Bloody Liberty! <presses Omnicom communicator> All available Officers and LMBers to site of Zaryan's Palace! Expect casualties! I'll be there in a few moments. Chief out!

This is out of control...

<goes to entrance of tesseract and contemplates activating Lard Bots>

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You're not leaving so soon, are you? I've only just gotten here.

*Before he can react, The Red Bee grabs Lard Lad's Omni-Com and using his natural ooze, instantly melts it.*
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
You! <smiles grimly> Finally decided to stop hiding, did you, you bastard? <fires gauntlet beams at him> Now, THIS is more like it!!!
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
<Against all reason, the powerless Ex sees the Bee attack and instictively jumps at him. In mid-air he decides this could be a horrible idea>
 

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Posted by The Red Bee on :
 
*Gets hit by the gauntlet beam dead-on and steps backwards; he smiles.*

So brave! So courageous! The great Lard Lad! The big gun!

This will be so much more fun than our first meeting.

*The Red Bee lunges forward and grabs hold of Lardy, throwing him through the wall.*

That is some nice armor you've got their, Chief. Mind if I take a look?

*The Red Bee grabs Lardy and his natural biological ooze starts coming out of his hands. If it touches skin, it will cause insurmountable pain. When it touches inorganic matter, it begins to melt it away.*
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<the Bee does some damage but Lardy punches him off and into a wall>

Sorry, Bee...we've never met! But I'll god-guarant-damn-TEE you you'll never forget me after today!

<piles on him and punches him repeatedly>

<over his shoulder> Ex, get the sprock outta here!

<the Bee knocks him off and goes for Ex>
 

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Posted by The Red Bee on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Exnihil:
<Against all reason, the powerless Ex sees the Bee attack and instictively jumps at him. In mid-air he decides this could be a horrible idea>

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*The Red Bee catches Exnihil mid-air.*

Don't think I haven't forgotten you and how you almost ruined all my plans. I hate having my timeline sped up.

*The Red Bee unleashes his sickly green ooze from the spores of his hands and it instantly makes Exnihil feel pain like he's never felt before. As if hundreds of bullets were being fired into his arms, the pain makes Exnihil's nervous system go into overdrive.*
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
<As the Bee unleases at him, Ex feels his stress level rising and the same strange feeling rising that had previously been a harbinger of his precognition>

No...Not now!

<The room fades, and again in vision he sees the army of Lard Bots marching forward. Someone is shouting, "...got to stop them before...">

<But again it quickly fades, and, in horrible pain, he is faced with an adversary well above his skill. Well... in for a penny in for a pound. Ex resorts to an age old strategem and, being a small creature, finds his fist is at a perfect height. He puches with all his might directly at the Red Bee's crotch>
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
En route to the Casino, Dev pauses..."wait...if we're all heading there..."

He turns and heads back to the Security Office.
 

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Posted by The Red Bee on :
 


*Throws Exnihil to the side as Lardy lands several punches to the Bee’s back and back of the head. The Red Bee flips him forward onto the floor, this time sending a cadre of bees his way to distract him.*

Oh, you must not remember our first meeting then.

*Suddenly the Bee is on top of him, pinning him down while the ooze from his hands burns away at his armor.*

You see, we’re old friends and we met several months ago. You might remember me… I'M THE ONE WHO SHOT YOU!
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
WHAT?!?! It was YOU?!?! You ***er!!! Do you know what you sprockin' TOOK from me?!?! <screams and plows into the Bee propelled by his rocket boots at full power>
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev Lands outside and immediately hears the fight. Glancing with his x-ray vision he spots the three of them.
 

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Posted by The Red Bee on :
 
*Is knocked back by the sheer force of Lardy's charge, as well as Exnihil's punch to the crotch.*

AHA! That's the spirit! That's the fire!

*Genuinely feels some pain as all three go through a wall.*

Don't you see? I had to shoot you! You had so much potential! Such a great story! But you rested on your laurels, my friend. All that power made you lazy! It made you comfortable!

Now look at you!

*The Bee suddenly turns things around, moving at a very fast speed, grabbing Lardy's armor from the back and completely ripping off the portions on his torso and back.*

There you are!

*The Bee reaches in and uses his ooze on Lardy's bare back, sending immense pain.*

*Now the Bee turns to Ex.*

And you, my opportunistic friend. Showing quite some bravery yourself...

*He's suddenly on top of him, grabbing him by the throat and holding him against the wall.*

Don't make the mistake of thinking me to be human or a man. Whatever you expected to hit in the crotch area isn't there. I'm something far more...alien.

But I'll let my little soldiers handle you...

*Suddenly dozens upon dozens of bees come out of the air ducts and swarm Exnihil stinging him all over.*
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
He burrows under the Office and creates a hole under Exnihil. Pulling him out of harms way and depositing him outside.

He turns back and looks through the wall to check on Lardy.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Frack! <unceremoniously deposited outside>

Not even the smallest effect to slow him down! Best left to the more powerful guys like Lardy.. but god knows even even he can stop him.

<Ex passes out>
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Gods--the PAIN! Won't let the bastard have the satisfaction of me screaming...

<notices what Dev did> If you're listening with your super-hearing, Dev, get Ex to a hospital! That's your priority! I'll hold the Bee off as long as possible, then you get back...

<smiles and lunges at the Bee again>
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev reads Lardy's lips through the wall.

He turns, grabs Ex and flies him to the hospital. "You need help Ex, you did a good thing today."

He flies out heading back to the security office hoping he wasn;t too late.
 

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Posted by The Red Bee on :
 
*Distracted by Dev Em, is once again caught by Lardy's attack.*

You see, shooting you was the best thing I could have done for you! Look at that bravery.

*Turns around immediately and catches Lardy by the throat. This time, rather than give him pain, the Red Bee begins peeling off his armor piece by piece and melting it with his hands.*

Let this official meeting be your formal introduction to me, Lard Lad. You never knew me when I was an LMBPer so you don't quite feel the anger over my turning out to be a dirty traitor.

I love the LMBP. And I want you to succeed. But you’re so damn weak-hearted. Conflicted. Skeptical. Scared. The universe needs you to be better. And so, better is what I’ll make you. It’s only by conquering your greatest fears that you can become the very best you can be. Beginning here and now, your greatest fears are realized.

*And with that, the Red Bee destroyed the last remnant of Lardy’s armor. Now he simply smiles. And with both hands on his throat, the Red Bee inflicts pain the like Lardy has never felt before, his nervous system going into shock as he stares at the Bee’s eyes.*
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<can't help himself but scream, now>

Aaaaaaarrrrggggghhhhhh!!!!!!

<breathes heavily> Do your worst, you ****ing bastard! I ain't afraid of you! <spits right on the Bee's face>

Do your worst!
 

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Posted by The Red Bee on :
 
*The Bee is genuinely caught by surprise this action and drops Lardy to the floor.*

Magnificent. Truly.

*The Bee is smiling but his grin fades into a look of pure evil.*

But I do think I'm going to kill you now...
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev sees what is happening and pours on the speed. Breaking through several reinforced walls to get to them. He angles his flight to grab the Bees arms as he head butts him in the face. He then flies him with what strength he has left through the ceiling and throws the Red Bee spiraling as far as he can.

The venom he is hit with through these actions take its toll and Dev falls to the ground... "Tempest..." is all he says as he falls unconscious in a heap.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<watches Dev fly out with the Bee>

G-give 'im hell, Dev...

<passes out>
 

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Posted by The Red Bee on :
 
*The Bee goes flying into the air, around a corner and out of sight.*

*At first, no one is brave enough to check but ultimately security officers coming out of hiding look to see if he still there.*

*He is not. All that is left is a going away message.*


 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<wakes, tries to get up but his nervous system is fried so badly he can't stop shaking>

....unnnhhh.

<passes out again>
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
<Chief Lardy, Dev Em, Ex and the others, drifting in and out of consciousness, feel themselves lifted up as if in a dream and whisked away .... they feel the bees wash away as they are speed out of the Office of Security >







to Rockhopper's Rookery
http://www.legionworld.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=002589;p=52
 

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Posted by Sir Roy on :
 
By all that is holy...look at this destruction.

Look at this carnage.

The Red Bee must be stopped! At all costs!
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Red Arrow took the time when everyone was distracted to head to the top of security. Of course, she had disabled the security functions (under Chief Lardy's name) as she went along to make it look like an unknown spy was responsible. Red Arrow shifted through the files until she found it:

19910405- Lard-Bots Apocalypse Protocols

She activated the protocols diligently, with plenty boric acid at hand in case of any insect interruptions. That reminds me that I agreed to volunteer to demonstrate chemistry at that elementary school next Friday. On that thought, the last protocols were engaged and she ran stealthly back to Sir Roy's side.
 

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Posted by Sir Roy on :
 
<notices Red Arrow is back but thinks nothing of her dissapearance, assuming she looked for more victims>

I'm not sure there is anything further to do here. Just find the Red Bee and destroy him if we can.

But with so many heavy hitters off the board...

<Roy doesn't complete the thought>
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
"He's playing with us," Red Arrow said. "Unfortunately for him, I don't play those kind of games. We are going to defeat him, Sir Roy."
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Tempest was in her room at the time of the battle. Well, her body was, all means to locate the Red Bee has failed her as well as discovering his enchantments, so she took to astral projecting herself to realms beyond Legion access. But she has returned and has discovered the destruction.)

GODDESS!!!

Cobie...Lardy...

(She focuses her mind and uses her training to see the past...she hears her name.)

Dev?
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Tempest returns her astral form to her physical form.)

They looked so horrible. Here I stand without a scratch.

(She looks to the monitor.)

No...those children.

No point in tell the others, not in their condition.

(Teleports out.)
 

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Posted by Red Arrow on :
 
Question Kid walks into the room. He says, "Father..." He couldn't help himself. This may be the last time he sees them all alive. He walks up, "I want your blessing...please let me take all the powers..."

Red Arrow simply stands and watches this unfold.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<flies in to Office and enters his quarters, goes to supply closet>

Thank the gods--you three are still here! Each of you have programming more sophisticated and independent of the drones. So glad I moved you out of that tesseract because we're goona need you!

Activation code: Lardy-sixty-niner-alpha-Helen-Dru-Prudence-zero-one-one!

code accepted

Initialize, Edie-Bot! Confirm!

Edie-Bot active.

Initialize, Hugh-Bot! Confirm!

Hugh-Bot active.

Initialize, Clive-Bot! Confirm![/color]

Clive-Bot active.

<grins> Okay, guys...let's roll out and give your "brothers" a piece of our minds!

<all four fly out>
 

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Posted by Emily Sivana on :
 
OCC: Please Read This, it will make the RP easier to understand
http://www.legionworld.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=001207;p=1#000001)
Emily Sivana walked through the walls of Legionworld, frigthening a support staff. She began to make banana pancakes. Last night she had exchanged the Soul Gem for three powerful equations. The first one lets her to walk through walls. The other two equations were to be given to Chief Lardy and Cobalt Kid respectively.

As equally important, she had obtained substantial donations from both sides of her family. Both families being businessmen wanted negotiations for further contracts, but that was standard. She let the donations pour in while skillfully giving small funds from her own accounts.

Not to be outdone, Sebastian was getting the money to roll in too. He was getting frustrated with the public sector, and was wondering if a little private sector help would speed things up. Sebastian was making Sage Minerals a public company. All the influencial people in Nasger were holding hands at this moment, glad to be able to help a UP planet. Of course the individual investments would be harder to handle, but they could do it.

He walked into the kitchen and smelled the pancakes. "Thank Ultor! I am starving."

"That happens when you fast," She said. Emily started serving panckes, "As much as I love God, I can not do it. I would faint."

"The Fast of the Three Stories really is not that bad. It really helps get the memories out of my head," He says. Sebastian says this as he pours maple syrup on the pancakes.
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
AFter a long night of (Censored), Timberwolf makes his way to the Office of Security.

Upon entering, he smells pancakes. Already ate this morning. Got to see if Lardy is around. Besides, I really don't want to deal with the little girl just yet.

He passes the kitchen, heading towards Lardy's office.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<Cobalt Kid flies in, a guest of Security Chief Lardy. He is greeted by the administrative staff.>

Show me to his quarters and I'll wait for him.

Now begins a new phase of the LMBP. This will be far beyond Legion World and something affecting all of the UP. Time to set aside all the private wars I've been running these last few years and put my true focus on the matter at hand.
 

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Posted by Emily Sivana on :
 
Sebastian finished his pancakes and smiled. "So do you think you and Agrippa will go far?"

Emily said, "Huh?" She then remembered that was the name of a Roman general. "I do not think that analogy works very well. I am not a whore, I am a self-made woman."

"Well, I know you are not like Cleopatra over there. And you are not my Livia, you are more like Celest...a sister." Sebastian said. It was true, she looked almost exactly like his dead sister.

Emily said, "Look, Sebastian. I know there are surveillance features and people with super-hearing, but if we develop code, let's develop one not based on Ancient Rome. There is reason most of those stories are called tragedies."

Sebastian thought for a moment. "Life as a comedy. I would like that sort of life. I look around, and I see so much bloodshed. Not just by the enemies, but by the rulers themselves. I saw their memories, I saw that they have been fighting since we were ten years old," He sighed.

"We have been fighting for centuries, Sebastian. Our community is a strange one, with so many deaths and false deaths. Somedays I wonder if we fight not for justice, but the hope of justice," Emily laments. She begins washing the dishes.

Sebastian gets up and decides to dry the dishes. "We have to patient, are time is yet to come. But if I wanted to live in a place with impunity and war I would have stayed on Salvador. I don't want to chose between justice and peace either, I want to have both."

"Yes, we're meeting with them all shortly. I hope you have your presentation ready, because I have mine," Emily said. The dishes were cleaned and she pulled the plug.

"Yes, I rehearsed in front of the mirror last night," He put away all the silverware. "Just please lend me your Bible again, I think I will try to develop another code."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<Cobalt enters Lardy's private office and finds Lardy and Kalla Hrykos/Hot Chick already in there waiting for him>

Have a seat, Des.

<turns to Kalla and gives her his Omnicom>

Kalla, this is the document which will grant you your amnesty from crimes you committed during the 52 Affair. All that is required to make this official is for me to input my Alpha Security Code and then my retinal scan. As long as we leave this meeting convinced of your sincerity, this meeting will conclude with your amnesty being notarized. Should you feel our word isn't good enough, you can always follow through by reporting my collusion with you to the LMB. It is my every intention for you to leave this room with your amnesty. Do you understand?

<Kalla nods>

Des... <turns to him> ...I'm gonna start here with giving you my confession--full disclosure on my collusion with this woman, who is one of Legion World's Most Wanted. Please just hear me out and let me talk all the way through it...

<shakes his head>

After Dru was murdered, I was in a very bad place, Des. I put on a good front and returned to the LMB as a model member and to your Security Office as a decorated Officer, but all I really wanted was revenge against the Empire that had destroyed my happiness.

So I went to her. <points at Kalla> I proposed a secret alliance between myself and her that would be mutually beneficial. She knew, as well as I, that Wyandotte and the Emperor Pyngwyn would turn on her at some point when they felt she was no longer needed. I offered her a chance to turn the tables on them and consolidate her power in such a way as to give her the upper hand in the power structure of the Oval. By doing that, I would take down the fuckers who engineered Dru's murder... <rubs eyes> ...like I said, I was in a bad place.

So for several months, I made several secret visits to Hrykosia and planned with her....between LMB missions and Security Office duties. Shortly before the Five Faces of Death affair began, I...killed...the highest caste leader of the Dominion. We then replaced him with a Durlan who is loyal to Kalla. At that point, Kalla effectively controlled two-fifths of the Dark Oval.

The next step was in the early planning stages before the FFoD thing really hit the fan. The plan was for me to somehow get into the Hive, kill Wyandotte...and then replace him...with me. As he's my other-dimensional double, it seemed like a remarkably simple solution.

Well, that never got too deeply into the planning phase because, well, I died. And when Dru's Resurrection Engine eventually brought me back, I had memory problems. Most of them came back, but the stuff about the collusion with Kalla never did.

Kalla heard about my death and rebirth and wondered why I never came back to finish what we started. As the other Oval powers were already showing signs of closing in on her, she couldn't simply leave, so she got this mage friend of hers to weave a spell that allowed them to switch identities. The switch had a side effect that Kalla forgot who she was, but she was "programmed" to find me. When she did, she remembered who she was and what her mission was.

She also used her light to "jump start" my memory, so I now have no gaps. My first impulse was to turn her in, but she blackmailed me by threatening to report my collusion with her as an act of treason. But more than that, the opportunity to have all this intel on the Oval was hard for me to resist. I mean, look what it's already yielded--Earth-4 lives! I mean, damn, that's HUGE! And she says that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Just as I learned who she really was, this whole Red Bee thing started going down, and we're just now having a chance to breathe and figure this all out. She wanted amnesty in return for all of this valuable intel, and I felt it was worth it. Don't get me wrong...I can't stand her! But this wealth of info, combined with her help against the Red Bee...it's my judgement call. The possibility of saving our friends on Earth-4 from being enslaved and dominated alone...I can't turn my back on that, no matter the bad taste this leaves in my mouth.

Anyway...that's my full disclosure, Des. The floor is yours.

[ March 15, 2011, 12:24 AM: Message edited by: Chief Lardy ]
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<Cobalt is quiet for a moment as he considers all that he is told, arranging his thoughts; just as the silence begins to become deafening, he speaks.>

Knowing that our allies in the SMB are alive, and indeed, that Earth-4 still exists at all, is a huge shock, and above all else, it can't be discounted how important that is. From here, our immediate concern must be doing something about it.

<turns to Kalla>

But know this: it distresses me that you are being granted amnesty. I will never be able to get over the guilt of knowing that while the LMB were off in space battling Sol Invictus, you led an assault on our home which took the lives of numerous friends and family who defended Legion World in our place. If it were up to me, I'd find a way to double-cross you in the end.

<back to Lardy>

Lardy, what you told me about your past actions in the wake of Dru's death...saddens me. But not because of what you did, but where you're mind was during that time. You've had a chance to grow over these last few years and for that I am thankful. But by once more broaching this topic, I hope you'll be careful not to slip back into old roles.

<once more, as in past years, Cobalt instantly forgives his friend for his actions, knowing that he too has many similar skeletons in the closet>

One day the LMB is going to find out about your actions, however, and on that day, the shit will hit the fan. They will not be as willing to gloss over them.

<he holds his hand up to stop Lardy from speaking, nodding as if to say: 'we'll talk no further of it'>

But your plan had one major flaw. Having you replace Wyandotte as a leader of the Dark Oval would never work. It would take a tremendous tole on you, and the longterm effects could be your end. A life in the Dark Oval would destroy you over time.

<back to Kalla>

You have vast intel on the Dark Oval, and it's clear that Lardy and I both intend to get it from you. It's no surprise that our immediate goal will be to rescue our friends from Earth-4 as soon as possible. But I question your true motives here. Your file indicates you want revenge, which I understand. But your demeanor suggests a more seductive motive: power. Is it power, you crave, Kalla Hrykos? Do you see this as an opportunity to destroy your enemies and in the wake become the supreme ruler of the Dark Oval? Because this does not appeal to me at all. But wait, you'll tell me--the Dark Oval will then be a chief ally to Legion World. But how? The large majority of that sector of space hates us and has been bred to do so. You cannot force their cooperation...or perhaps that is your intent? And we, the LMB, would be left as accessories to installing a ruthless dictator? It is something I cannot live with. So yes, I value what you have to offer us...but the full intent of our future plans must be made clear.

<he turns back to Lardy>

The intel we are going to get is of critical importance. From there, we must decide how to proceed. Are we to rescue the SMB and indeed, the entirety of Earth-4? Or are we going to take it even further--and try to castrate the Dark Oval once and for all? Using a special smaller force in the beginning is the logical start, but eventually this may call for the entire LMB to be involved...at which point, we must defer to the LMB leader. I even question how much longer you'll be Chief of Security given recent events (though perhaps it would let you focus on other things...).

I have three agents in the Dark Oval now, whom I think you'll be impressed by. The Space Knights Templar also have been working their own..."secret"...mission in the Contested Territories along the Dark Oval border. Once we decide when & how to proceed, I can begin making arrangements.

<he pauses>

Bloody Liberty...so much to take in. Earth-4 still lives, Kalla Hrykos here on Legion World blackmailing Lardy and seducing Timberwolf...Lardy killed the Caste leader of the Dominion! Things will move quickly from here and I can only plan and make adjustments along the way.

Your actions Lardy were guided by an intent I can empathize with. What is distressing is that throughout, Kalla Hrykos has been able to maintain the upper-hand. That must end now. If we are to proceed, it is to be with a clear goal and firm partnership, no matter how distasteful it is.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
OOC - I wrote that post three times, the first two having been lost to limbo where likely certain magnificent aspects of it slipped away from memory forever.
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
On his way to Lardy's office, Timberwolf got sidetracked by several members of the LMB that wanted to talk to him now that his "secret:" was out in the open.

He made his way there finally and heard Cobalt Kid talking. You have vast intel on the Dark Oval, and it's clear that Lardy and I both intend to get it from you. It's no surprise that our immediate goal will be to rescue our friends from Earth-4 as soon as possible...

He let Des finish his speech and then knocked on the door.
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{hears knocking}

That would be Lon. I invited him to join us, so I would have a friend here... {Lardy and Cobie roll their eyes but nod}

{lets T-Wolf in and embraces him} Have a seat, my love.

{holds his hand and focuses her attention on the other two} Look, I don't think it's a secret to either of you that I have much to gain from this potential alliance with you. I'm no altruist! I fully intend to have control of the Dark Oval in the wake of this action--I'm telling you this up front. If you think you would be replacing the others with someone potentially worse, you are delusional.

You say you have spies, Cobalt? Surely, they've told you about the changes I have made in Hrykosia? Hrykosia was the most racially divided realm in the galaxy before I came along! If you weren't human and wealthy, you were beneath dogshit to the Hrykos clan--fodder for their military and slaves to build their great warships! I did away with all of that and have fully integrated all races and species to form a new Hrykosia...and we are all the stronger for it! If I am a despot, I am the despot who brings positive change and equality! That's what I want to do for the Dark Oval.

Think of where you are now, gentlemen. The so-called "intel" you have on the Oval--it's a joke! It is an impenetrable morass of lies and secrets that would otherwise take you decades to infiltrate!

Do you have decades? I know both of you, deep down, believe that the Dark Oval is a true threat to conquer or destroy the United Planets and even Legion World. That's why we are all in this room, isn't it? Earth-4's survival is a feel-good rallying point, but truthfully, both of you know that the Oval is the biggest threat to the survival of all you hold dear.

Remember how easily we took Epsilon Sector? Well, you are not the only one with spies and plants! That whole operation with Mordru and Zerox was planned with precision and with key Dark Oval operatives in place. {glares at Cobalt} Key, highly-connected operatives.

So...yes. I want power. Is there anyone in this room who doesn't? {gives Lardy and Cobalt pointed looks} But I can demistify the Oval for you, and yes, I will be your ally when all of this is over. With its secrets laid bare and your key antagonists removed, you will find yourselves threatened not at all. I will sign treaties, allow embassies to be opened, encourage trade...everything to show that I'm sincere in my intent.

Honestly, what other option would you have? If there were some other occupying force taking over, like the Space Knights for instance, how well do you think that would go over? I would be the only choice you would have...otherwise, the constant rebellions and terrorists acts would drive the U.P. to bankruptcy! History is laden with many examples of such failures.

So yes, I expect to come into this with an equal partnership and emerge as the leader of the new Dark Oval in the wake of what we hope to accomplish. If that is unacceptable, I'll return and somehow make all this happen myself. I do have all the resources of the Dominion and Hrykosia at my disposal, after all. I may die in the trying, but I will not stand for Wyandotte, the Pyngwyn, Fey and...the other...continuing to crush the masses beneath their boots!

That, my friends, is my "full disclosure"!
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<stands> I think you are far from having given us full disclosure, Kalla, but I get your point.

<looks at Cobalt> I don't see as how we have any choice at this point to agree, Des. <back to Kalla> But if we're to be equals in this thing, you'd better be up front with us. If we feel a knife in our backs, we will take you down, Kalla! Damn any consequences!

<back to Cobalt> The plan was never for me to permanently be in Wyandotte's place...but only as long as it took to take the others down and find some other way to control or elimininate the Hive's Queen.

And to answer your question, the goal is definitely to end the Dark Oval as we know it. She's right, Des...they are the greatest threat to the U.P. and Legion World that's out there. If we "castrate" them, as you say, we eliminate the threat and free our friends on Earth-4! If we play a longer term game, we lose the upper hand that Kalla's intel would give us and risk ultimately losing to the Oval. Playing for anything less would be suicide, I believe.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<still sitting, Cobalt leans over and pours himself a scotch from Lardy's bar--the bottle Lardy never touches because he does not drink>

It would appear you're right. This is an opportunity that shouldn't be wasted...so our ambitions should be maximized. But taking down the Oval is no easy feat. We'll need precision. Rescuing Earth-4 is our primary goal, and certainly what the LMB should be focused on. Ending the thread of the Dark Oval should be a secondary goal that goes hand in hand.

<back to Kalla>

You make no secret of your intent, I'll give you that. Still, the idea of you ruling the Dark Oval brings me no joy. It never once crossed my mind for the Space Knights Templar to enter the Dark Oval and oversee it—far from it. I’d hoped there was a chance the citizens had some sort of measure of democracy in their hearts.

The Dark Oval currently has five leaders, constantly fighting and plotting against one another. Replacing them with one firm leader in total control—you have to realize we aren’t going to be sold on the idea right away. What’s to guaranty your loyalty? A similar situation happened with the Khanate of Sol Invictus and looks where that’s taken us.

You’ll forgive me if I simply don’t trust you. I’d love to have something in writing expressing your loyalty, or an arranged marriage to an LMBer, like Timberwolf, or whatever. But I realize you’re unlikely to agree to these things. It appears the best alternative is to make a deal with the devil.

And the only way we’ll make the deal is full disclosure on the entirety of the Dark Oval. All the secrets laid bare. Dark Oval spies revealed, the five powers discussed in full.

<finishes his scotch>

Okay Kalla Hrykos. I’m willing to come to an agreement.

And Engine Joe helps us all…
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{smiles as she takes his words as a victory in her favor} Fuzzy and I are for real, Cobaltus... {squeezes Lon's hand} ...marriage is a bit premature at this point, but not out of the question eventually!

{pours her own scotch}

So...where should I start?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Start with the general structure of the Dark Oval. We know much but we are the first to admit there are holes in our knowledge.
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
Well, let's see. As you know, there are five powers:

Hrykosia, which is ruled by me.

The Dominion, which was ruled by the Dominators--but is now secretly within my control, as we've established.

The Hive is an insect colony dominated by their Queen. However, Wyandotte married her and has used his mind control to dominate her will and, through her, the entirety of the Hive.

Earth-4 is the base of the Evil Emperor Pyngwyn and his consort Blaine Fey. It is located in the space previously occupied by the former Black Sun homeworld that was nuked by Caracalla. They were able to switch that world with Earth-4, thereby leaving "evidence" of Earth-4's destruction.

{looks at them and smiles} Clever, eh? They apparently used a device to amplify E-4 Faraway Lad's powers to make it happen!

And finally, the fifth power had been mobile for a long, long time but has finally settled on the recently-annexed planet of Zerox as its base. Who rules Zerox, you ask? The ex-wife of Mordru, Mala, and her current husband... {winks at Cobalt} ...any idea who that may be?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
...Romaltus. Why am I not surprised? Already my mind starts comprehending signs we've previously missed.

Go on, Kalla. What is the current status of the leadership? Who are alligned?
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
Wyandotte, EEP and Romaltus seem very closely aligned. Though I have a hard time believing that three megalomaniacs such as those could not be planning to oust one another at some point, I've yet to see any of these cracks forming. If I had to place one above the other two, it would probably be Romaltus and his wife. They have been in power longer than the others and seem most devoted to this "god" of theirs, to whom they say made the Dark Oval possible.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
The door to the office opens.

Sitting in front of them is Dev Em. He's in a hovorchair. He has what looks like metal shoulderpads on, and an apparatus on his left forearm. He is obviously still in pain, but is smiling at the sight of his friends, and brother. Not such a thrilled on his face when he sees Kalla.

"Hello there," he says, "did you miss me?"
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Er, hi, Dev... <looks around a little sheepishly>

Good to see you up and about, man.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
"Yeah. Good to see that you've suffered no permanent damage >cough< from your experience." He gives Lardy a nod. "I need to talk to you about a few things Lardy. Soon, but not right now." >cough<

He looks at Cobalt and says, "I need to borrow Lon for a little while. We have some family business to attend to. >cough< Shouldn't take more than a couple days. I'll return him the same way as I'm taking him. Then he can join in on all your little games."

Lon looks at him. "You sure you want to do this right now? You're not exactly..."

"I want my kids back, and thanks to the little gift of your blood you gave me after my fight, I am better than I have any right being."

Lon leans over and gives Kalla a kiss. "Sorry honey, I got to take care of this...when I get back, you can catch me up," he says with a wink.

"Sorry about the timing, but we have to go get Sharklad and get moving as soon as possible."

Lon walks out of the room.

Dev moves towards Lardy and hands him an envelope, "Can you please give this to Tempest for me when you see her. Thanks man."

Dev heads towards the door and then looks between Des, Anthony and Kalla. "I hope you all know what you're doing," he says as he shuts the door.

[ March 16, 2011, 07:16 PM: Message edited by: Dev Em ]
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<frowns> What's goin' on between Dev and Tempest? Isn't he married?!? <Lardy is ignorant of all Dev's been thru recently>

<shrugs it off and looks at Kalla> What do you know of this Dark Oval "god"?
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Walks into the Office, her vigor fully restored. Feeling a bit brighter now that Red Bee is dead, her wardrobe reflects her feelings as she is in a black strapless miniskirt and high heels, her hair is loose and in its' naturally wavy state.)

What a rush to know that little murdering bastard is gone. Only wish I could have done it myself. Why does my own vengeance always allude me? Hello, what's going in there?

(Walks over to Lardy's office and briskly opens the door.)

Why, hello everyone. Some sort of meeting? Can't be completely Office related with you two here.

(She looks at Cobalt Kid and Hot Chick.)

Thought you might want to know that I have made a miraculous recovery, the silly little science doctors can't explain it. And my powers...let's just saying being out of body has reminded me the importance of keeping up one's mind and spirit. I can sense things in the ether---

(Makes a sharp look to Hot Chick.)

Something isn't right about her. Look at the way they are looking at me. They know something. What the hell happened why I was under?

Should I even pry? Do I have the right, considering what I have done to all of them? Especially, you.

(She turns to Cobalt, her eyes looking at him with a mournful gleam.)

Well, this all seems too boring for me. Seeing as my money went to making robots, Lardy, which attacked citizens, I expect a refund. Keeping the room, though.

And if you see Dev, let him know that I am looking for him.

(She winks to Lardy, hoping to get a spark of jealousy. She leaves the door open and heads down to her room.)
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<Lardy's jaw drops slightly> Man! I've GOTTA get to know that woman better! What could she possibly see in baldy?!?

...um...er...where were we again?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Yes, there's no doubt about it. She reminds me of Viv; now that the crisis has passed and my thoughts aren't immediately focused elsewhere, it's rather obvious. Is that you, Viviane? After all these years?

Well, I'd forgotten how many interruptions the Security Chief gets on a normal basis, Lardy. It certainly isn't the most fun part of the job.

<back to Kalla>

Kalla, Lardy had an excellent question. Tell us about this 'Dark Oval Deity' worshipped by Romaltus and Mala. Who else worships it? Meaning, is it a commonly shared belief? My Space Knights and spies have reported to me many things about this deity and it remains one of the single most mysterious parts of the Dark Oval. I'd like to think I know a bit about it already, but given your earlier comments about misinformation, perhaps you can distill it for us.
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{has a thoughtful look about her} I've never heard this entity named, but I have often been required, along with the other Oval leaders, to particpate in rituals that are meant to honor him. {nods} Yes, it's apparently a "He".

One occasion where the ritual seemed like the biggest deal was [http://www.legionworld.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000827;p=3#000035]after we took Epsilon Sector[/url]. Romaltus killed his and Mala's closest ally, Arun Nal, and demanded that we all drink Arun's blood. I recall as clearly as it was yesterday, Romaltus saying to Arun, "The God of the Dark Oval demands you as a sacrifice to sanctify this day and to close the circle.”

We all drank. Me, I just wanted my birthright, and if drinking some old seer's blood was required...so be it. I certainly don't worship any god anymore. I was with the Church of the Eternal Void and worshipped Sol Invictus with them as the Destroyer, but, well, that was a phase I was going through. I was depressed and suicidal at the time--hell, I guess you have to be to worship complete nothingness like that.

{looks around} Sorry, I digress. Anyhow, I couldn't get a read on the others, but Wyandotte and the Pyngwyn have never struck me as believers. Certainly, no one in the Dominion believe in this entity.

But Romaltus and Mala? They are all-in with their God. It's painfully obvious. He makes reference to "communing" with this god...in such a way that I really think he can converse him...or at leasts he thinks he can. It's really kind of creepy to tell the truth.

I really feel like I have the numbers of Wyandotte and the Pyngwyn. They don't scare me. But Romaltus and Mala? They kind of do! It's going against them, more than anything, that makes me feel as if I need allies from outside.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<soaks this in>

Well, from our LMB experiences, we can't overlook the possibility that there may be an actual entity serving as the Power behind the power.

<looks at Cobie> What do you know about this deity?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<Cobalt considers the question and his reply for a moment>

As you know, following Legion World's Invasion, the United Planets commissioned me as Senior General of all of the military of the UP for battling the Dark Oval. I led the former Triumvirate armies, backed by the UP, into the D.O. and was able to "take back"--or re-conquor from the D.O. perspective--several planets within the Dominion portion of the D.O. These planets are now a part of UP space, and are called "The Contested Territories". As you can imagine, the problems there are numerous and the Dominion is highly unhappy they have lost part of their empire.

What was left of the Triumvirate armies was turned into the Space Knights Templar--a combination of my warriors and Eryk Davis Ester's monks to try to create a new type of order, or perhaps a better way to explain it is recreate a very old one. The Knights do many things for the UP but their main purpose these days is to safeguard the citizens of the Contested Territories, as well as particularly safeguard UP representatives who journey there.

Yet...a new secondary motivation exists for being there. They've...discovered some things. Some very ancient, millenia old temples and architecture that predate even the Dominion. Our very best archeologists have determined that the various references contained within are directly linked to this ‘dark deity’ worshipped in parts of the Dark Oval. He was a very ancient being and there is no blurriness to his intentions—this was an evil, ruthless entity. I’ve now begun to fear this dark deity is actually the true mastermind behind the Dark Oval, even if most of the D.O. do not know it.

I’ve always suspected Caracalla moved the Black Sun out of the D.O. on purpose because he felt his plans were in conflict with a Higher Power. I’m now sure of it.

<Cobalt has some more “secrets” the Knights Templar have un-Earthed but for the moment, decides to go no further. They are not for Kalla’s ears and he isn’t quite sure how to explain them to Lardy yet, when Lardy is specifically linked to these secrets.>

The ultimate goal of the Dark Oval is to conquer all of space if the ancient runes depicting the deity are being read correctly. And this plan, and the existence of the ancient enemy, date back long ago, perhaps even before civilization on Earth, the mother planet.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<sips his scotch>

When we do go to the Dark Oval, one of our priorities must be to learn more about this deity anyway possible. Because I fear Romaltus and Mala are protected in a way we can't comprehend.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<looks at Des sternly> My priority isn't to "learn" anything, Des. I intend for us to do nothing less than take those bastards down! That sunnuvabitch Romaltus--! He was supposed to be mine and Dru's FRIEND!!! Your uncle or not, I SWEAR when I get my hands on him, I'll--! <face turns red but he holds back and goes silent>
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<Cobalt rises and puts his hand on Lardy's shoulder>

I hold no love for that murderer. Being my uncle and a fellow Ggrrggian only makes my ill will towards him even more so.

Removing Romatlus and Mala off the board is absolutely a step that needs to be taken if we're to combat the Dark Oval. But I worry that we'd only be defeating enemies while an even greater evil waited for us to do so and then took us out accordingly.

<considers Romaltus for a moment.>

In the end, a quintessential Ggrrggian. I hope I get a chance to confront him before this all ends.

<back towards Lardy and Kalla>

We'll begin in earnest and preparations should move quickly. But we cannot lose sight of the endgame. If the other Dark Oval powers are taken off the Board and Kalla Hrykos remains, what if this deity is still an active, living sentient, waiting for us to leave the D.O., and then strikes at Kalla when she is left all alone? Or forces her to work with--or for--him?

There will many things to accomplish while we are there. So I'll reiterate, we have to find out what we can about this deity. He could be the key to the true mystery of the Dark Oval. And we can only hope all of our goals are easily achievable in unison.

I haven't seen Lardy show so much emotion about Dru since...well, since before his ressurection. His memories returning must be making the pain very new again. I feel for him.

There will be plenty more questions to ask and things to be discussed. I know I intend to think of more. But we certainly have enough information now to begin...

<Cobalt considers the numerous things Kalla told them about locations, defenses, technology, economy, and all other things that happened in between posts "off-panel" which are not being recorded here.>

Is there anything else to discuss?
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{considers for a moment} Should I volunteer what I know about Rockhopper Lass, Bat-Fem and the rest? No, I think I need to keep a few of my cards onhand...

No, I think I've covered all of it.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Gods...I shouldn't have lost control like that! I though betrayal couldn't hurt that much after all I've been through. But Romaltus--he was like a father to me and Dru. That irredeemable bastard!

I think that will do it for now. I have a few things to square away. We'll meet again soon and take care of the nuts and bolts.

In the meantime think about who all will be going along with us. I think it goes without saying that this will fall under the black ops/espionage category and should be both voluntary and top secret.

Cobalt, I know you will be in contact with us soon. <leaves>
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
You know where to find me,

<Cobalt adds as Lardy leaves; now he turns to Kalla as its just the two of them.>

You're playing a magnificent game, Kalla, I'll give you that. But don't think for a moment that I'm unaware you're indeed playing it. I don't trust you, and more, I don't like you.

You may think you might be able to play us, or even some of us specifically but I warn you--don't do it.

Or what you're left to control in the Dark Oval won't be much.

<Cobalt leaves, calming walking out.>

[ March 17, 2011, 12:58 PM: Message edited by: Cobalt Kid ]
 

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Posted by Emily Sivana on :
 
Question Lad arrived back at the office after a visit to Charltonburg. He would have to return soon, and hopefully with a new business associate. The neon lights of Legionopolis felt like the warm rays of sun after all he did that evening. He read and reread Argenti's editorial attacking Legionworld government and the Security Council's approach, especially in regards to business, with him referenced as "the valuable source".

He knocked on Red Arrow's door. She walked out the room wearing a business casual outfit. There was a little star on the collar of her polo shirt, which distracted Sebastian's attention. She said, "Time for our meeting then?"

"Yes. What brand is that shirt?" He asked.

"Strange Fashions, the latest from Alpha Centauri. Now let's go and give our presentations," She said matter-of-factly. "And I booked a formal appointment with the secretary so if we get snubbed, no dice."

"Good," The two walked down the hall to a meeting room. Sebastian saw Chief Lardy and waved.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<waves at Sebastian absently, exits and takes a walk toward the Rookery>

[ March 17, 2011, 12:39 PM: Message edited by: Chief Lardy ]
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
{watches Cobie exit} I'll have to arrange an "accident" when I'm done with that one. He's too damned dangerous to be allowed to live when this is over...
 

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Posted by Emily Sivana on :
 

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Originally posted by Chief Lardy:
<waves at Sebastian absently, exits and takes a walk toward the Rookery>

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