Legion World Forums LEGION OUTPOST Mission Monitor Board The Office of Security (out with the Lardy, in with the Dev)

{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}

(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.

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>

(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.

<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>

Do you take check?

Puh-leeze! Credit vouchers only.

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?

<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.

(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.

<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>

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."

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?

"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."

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.

<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.

<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.

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.

You're the man, Jose! <Jose leaves>

Now, should I go see Hot Chick?

(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?

<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>

<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!

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?"

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."

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.>