Legion World Forums LEGION OUTPOST Mission Monitor Board Cobalt's Office of Security - Post-Crisis

And if that's the case I'll stuff that castle of his up his ass, sideways.

Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(Wrapped in sandpaper!)

That's the attitude I was looking for.

I know I'm right. That behavior was a little much, even for Everyday Girl. Something else else is off here.

My instincts are never wrong. Let's just all keep an eye out and see how this develops. We've got the LMB election and LW Prom to get through and then we can relax a little bit.

Yeah, I know, I don't believe that either

And what about your "good feelings" about VD Lass?

When I met her she was "Clean Bill of Health Lass"

So were you STD Lad, back then?


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(Cobalt Kid sounds so much better!)

Er, hey, guys. With my term almost over and my persona emerging again, I'm trying to get back into the swing of things here at the Office.

So, Cobester...a minute...

<goes aside with Cobalt and uses Lard Force to keep the conversation unheard by Ranger>

As usual--well almost usual --I'm with ya on this with this Sam Turdface character. But how much investigating have you done? Are you sure Brit hasn't already given him her...virtue? She's a teenager, ya know--did she still even have it left to give when she met him?

You better be sure your voice is kept down!

<looks around>

I'm pretty sure she hasn't slept with him yet but I have nothing to back that up, its just a feeling based on all the years I've known her and been her friend.

To be honest, Sam Pureheart is just some random kid who joined the EMTs not too long ago and I've worked with on some occasions. But the more I check up on him the less I seem to find. He migrated from offworld about two years ago and has basically held menial jobs since then. He goes to Legionnopolis High just like Everyday Girl.

But I know my instincts. I don't like him.

(PS - if you didn't see, check out the LW Top 40 thread for the first half of this subplot)

Okay, so you distrust the guy. I trust your instincts...you know that. But you're throwing around him being as minor a threat as some creep trying to get into her pants all the way up to his being a threat to Legion World!

Which way is your arrow pointing? I'm with ya either way, but what does your gut tell ya?

I've never known Everyday Girl to act so...girly. Which makes me think he's fooling her...which makes me think he fooled Space Ranger, Pagan Lass, Hrun and Matlock. Which means he's really good. Top that off with Zardi's recent reappearance and the upcoming LMB election causing a temporary moment of chaos in LMB protocol and well...I think he's more than just some kid trying to get into the pants of someone I look out for. I think he might be a real threat. Or at least someone to keep an eye on.

And also--no punk kid walks into my security office and actually has the nerve to make someone think they're tougher, stronger or more handsome than I am

<gasp> That bastard! Should we start waterboarding him immediately or wait until after breakfast tomorrow?

I still can't believe that you of all people don't have have definite intel on the state of her virginity, though. Figured you'd have had spies all over her school, maybe even someone undercover breaking into her inner circle...

<eyes him>

<looks away coyly>

Okay, okay, but really, you've got to keep this totally between us. Of course I know she's a virgin! I've got that school wired as much as I've got the UP Council Chambers wired. I even got some nerds to vote for me for Prom King and I'm not even a student!

But that's all besides the point.

<holds up hand>

I know what you're going to ask next. Yes, Lolita has been hanging out with her and she will be at this Prom too. And no, we haven't spoken since the day you were sworn in.

Well, we gotta get to the bottom of this thing somehow. Gotta put someone on this Sam Dickhead and make sure eyes are on him at all times. Those two can't be alone at any time, so he can't pull any funny business on her.

If this guy's got Abin, Bart and the other Quanks fooled, though, we're gonna have to be prepared to deal with them. They're gonna say, "she's acting all girly because she's a flippin teenager, dumbass! It was about to happen sooner or later!" We're gonna have to be real subtle about it all. If not Lolita, do you have someone on the inside or not?!?

Yeah, I do. Not only does one of teacher's think we're dating, I've got an actual spy working there right now. I have reason to believe events will culminate at the Legion World Prom. That's when we'll have to have our agents on the highest alert.

I'm already going as an escort of the art teacher, Ms. Bella.

Good, good...we'll need someone specifically on this Sam Deathface character, too. I will, of course, find some excuse to get into that prom as well. Maybe I should wear that villain costume I used to wear to get you out of--nah, scratch that. I'll figure out something better! Make sure Gladys poses as the disco ball, and get as many other senior Officers inserted as well.

I think I'll go in my office and brainstorm a few things. Anything else before I go?

<the two converse for another moment then part ways, Lardy going to his Office>

Whoo--Dusty in here!

<dusts off his computer and boots it up>

Lessee...good ol' Security Office status allowing access to the prom planning! What can we do to secure this prom....

Candle peeks through the slightly open front door before she saunters in.

'Just passing through, guys.
Don't mind me or my friend here.'



She checks her mail cubby.
'A prom, huh?'

'Let me know if you want some help with that, guys.'
And she follows her friend back out the door.

well...i'll have the fire men and police set up at the gymnasium the prom's going to be held at.

and i'm not even precognitive.

Cobie...do you need me undercover again for this whole thing? Remember, I can be anyone. And maybe I already am...

<Walks into the foyer outside of Cobalt Kid's Office & Hands the Intern Lass Triplet on duty a folded note.>

Give that to Cobalt the second he arrives. Go ahead and read it, you won't remember what it says the instant your eyes leave the paper.

Cobalt,

If we didn't share such a long history I might take offense at your vastly overprotective actions reguarding my granddaughter. However I know you and I know you mean well dispite your rather Stalinesque methods.

But, I become uncomfortable when you involve people I don't know {Dev-Em} or fully trust {Lard Lad}. Please stop your monitoring of Brit's personal life. I trust the Pureheart boy implicitly, and you know me well enough to know what it takes to earn my trust.

This note will self distruct 10 seconds after you finish reading it.

Our friendship will self distruct the instant I find you monitoring Brit's personal life again.

You don't want that, Legion World doesn't need that.

Love,

Pagy

P.S. Be a nice boy and maybe I'll slip out of the Prom and do a turn or two on the pole in Ballroom D.

Pagen Lass. Before you leave, I'd liek to say something.

I've been around the LMBP since the beginning. I was part of their initial membership drive, and rounded out the first 25 members. There have been times that I have been away for a variety of reasone...some deep cover work (as I am half Durlan) and some heavy duty reconstruction work on my private planetoid (half Daxamite, so the heavy lifting is really heavy.)

Trust me when I say that I feel your concern over your granddaughter. I am a father of two young kids, both with special powers of their own. I know how tough it can be to trust those that you are not familiar with, but believe me...I would do nothing to hurt anyone in your family.

My son is enamored with Space Ranger, and has already constructed a working toy replica of him. Don't ask me how a 2 year old builds those types of things, but he does. Ny daughter thinks EDG is great and looks up to her...do you think I would do anything to upset my daughter...let alone yours? She needs good role models, and face it...(looks over at Intern Lass(...not all the young ladies around here are the best role models.

I hope to gain your trust through all of this.

Dev Em

Well, Dev, if I may?

Nothing against you, your fine reputation does precede you, but I don't know you. Hopefully that will change.

But please understand, I will never be comfortable with Cobalt's decision to investigate my granddaughter's personal life and affairs based on the fact that he feels threatened by the young man's looks and charm.

Now, you claim to be a family man. Would you be comfortable with Cobalt making similar decisions about your daughter? And including Lard Lad in the process? Someone who's likely to grab some popcorn and lube while watching tapes of Brit and Sam?

And what gives Cobalt the right to do any of this in the first place? I believe he's doing what he thinks is right but his methods are just plain wrong.

As a Father, Dev, you should give some serious thought to what is happening here and why.

<in his office sometime after Dev and Pagan's talk>

WHAT?!?! I'm not on the security staff at the PROM?!?! This is an OUTRAGE! I'll...

Alert, Lard Lad! do you not sense--

What is it, Lardi? I--

<span style="font-size: 25px;">BLAM!</span>

<falls to the ground with a wound to the head>

While I understand Pagan's concerns, I will stick with my gut here. Lardy is the current LMB Leader so I felt obliged to have a dialogue with him on the matter. But while they all continue to view Everyday Girl as a little girl, they forget I don't see her that way. She's on my partners. And I started my career at her age; they've all forgotten what it's like to be a teenager and a superhero at the same time.

And while they might think this is some petty jealousy on my part, I know when I smell a real threat to Legion World.

<turns to Blok the pet Rock>

I'll do whatever it takes.

(man, I miss Lolita...taking to Blok? Really?)

And I'll have the Security Officer restriction removed for the Prom the night of; as Chief I'll need my crew if things get hairy...

Things will get hairy with you and Pagan if you try to get her to lift that restriction. She's not publicizing it but that restriction extends to everyone except Students, Chaperones, Staff, and the Band.

She's determined that these kids are going to have their Prom Nite free of interference.

This is beginning to feel like a bad slasher flick.

Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(I wouldn't worry unless Blok answers you)

The door to the office opens and
followed by Candle.

'Sorry about him, but I'm kind of babysitting.'

She checks her cubby again for mail.
'Well, things must be busy around here! I'd better go back and find out what's goin' on since things seem to be more complicated that I original thought.'

She steers her charge gently from the room and closes the door.