Steven
It was a otherwise quiet day for the South Beach St Elizabeths Mortuary, the business above them had long since died down and in the Morgue itself the graveyard shift had begun. However not all the bodies stored within the many refrigeration units where actually deceased, as seen by the small red tendril that had slipped out of one of the doors to unlatch it and allow a sheet covered girl to emerge.

Jane was once again taking advantage of her occasional small heist, sure she could not do it too often or people would get wise, but provided she alternated the locations and took note of personel changes she could hopefully keep it up for a while. It was fairly easy, play dead, be brought in just before end of the shift leaving her autopsy for the following day, sneak out, and make off with as many medical supplies as she could fit in to the conveniently supplied bags.

Unfortunately it seemed this particular location had one particular personnel taking a nap on one of the slabs as she escaped, sure she knew they were comfy but it did throw a wrench in the plan. A wrench that suddenly awoke despite her best efforts to stay quiet while filling up the last of the disinfectants and sterile tools to stare right at her.

Needless to say with the jig up she ran, busting out the rear enterance and over a gurney to make her escape before the likely triggered alert got her into some real trouble.
Nadine
Phoenix flew through the night sky her flames trailing behind her like a shooting star. She often went on night time patrols as she was far more visible with her power ten and it acted as a deterrent to the criminals that could see her in the sky above. As she sailed through the air she looked down at the ground for any sign of criminal activity. Just when she was about to give up she spotted something.

Down below she saw a door burst open at the rear of a building and someone run out from within. Someone running like that was never a good sign, either they were running from something they did or running from something putting them in danger. Either way it called for a Hero's intervention. With a sudden burst of intense flames she sifted her momentum and began to fly towards the running individual down below. From their perspective it would look as though a meteorite was falling straight towards them.
Steven
Seeing the dark ally suddenly start to become brighter Jane assumed that her terrible luck had meant a police cruiser was right behind her. However after several more seconds of running she realised from her shadow, the heat entering the night air, the light becoming stronger and of course lack of a engine sound that it was certainly not a police curser. Shifting the full body bag on her shoulder she kept running but craned her head backwards to look to see a Meteor like star falling directly at her "**Oh God why me?! Proverb 6:30, 31...I cant cant caught!...**" Pushing her muscles in an attempt to speed herself away from the falling star, adrenaline flooding her system as the pain from her legs changing, shifting and cracking, sounds out to give a strange bend to them, along with a far great burst of speed beyond what a human should be capable of. She grabs a nearby drain pipe to skid at the end and aid her turning, still clutching the bag tightly thinks of what to do about a flaming ball heading for her? Water being the first thing to come to mind.
Nadine
Her eyes looked on the suspect she saw as they turned their head to look at her. When they continued to run she couldn't lie it gave her the feeling she wasn't the victim, still she couldn't hold to that assumption. They could just be scared.

She kept a short distance away from the running individual as they seemed to speed up and turn around the corner using a drain pipe to help pivot. Were they some kind of mover with minor superspeed? Concentrating even more intense flames behind her she too sped up, following the same corner the suspect had taken although with a much wider arc.

*"Stop! Don't make this more difficult than it has to be!"*

She really didn't want to force them to stop. As soon as any sort of violence was needed everything became more complicated. The fact this person was clearly a parahuman made things easier but still.
Steven
Janes eyes were darting around as they ran, legs starting to burn and pain shooting through them as she ran beyond the limits, Fortunate for hero she healed from the damage as quickly as she would cause it, the downside is that didnt mean she didnt feel it. Another upside? Pain pushed her forward and reminded her of who she was, giving her clairty and focus, if the motivation if the giant ball of fire that was now shouting at her wasn't motivation enough. 

She needed to get away from whatever this was, it hadnt hit the street yet but would it impact like an actual meteor? Would the underground sewer be good? It would be confined maze but if she ran into one of those thick grates by mistake she would be cornered. The River was her best bet maybe, far more open with water to put out the flames and a deep bed for it to hit, it should limit damage, unless it was bigger enough to cause a Tsunami?. Giving the thing another look her eye squinted now it was closer, ok it wasnt big enough to cause that much damage, but still wasnt up for letting it hit her, so maybe some stuff to try loosing it. Her distraction though had her nearly crash into a random drunk walking home on the street, spinning around them at the last second leaving the man to stumble off to the side and brace against a wall "**Sorry! Wrath of God about to Smite me!...Try drink some water!**" Shouting back at the unlucky man before turning to the thing in the sky "**If i stop your going to hit me and whatever you are, your on Fire!**".

Making a diversion into the road she noticed several delivery vans coming up, maybe she could use those? No if they stopped the thing would catch her, if that thing didnt stop it would smash into a gas powered veichle with fire... The high beams could blind it, but that also could be bad. Better just keep running until she could think of something to turn this around... Wait, turn around, that thing did seem to make far wider turns than she could, wider turns meant more space traveled, meant slower, meant maybe she could actually loose it before she hit the riverside? It was worth a shot.. Shifting onto the street she did whatever she could to get more of a edge, such as leaping off a parked cars bonnet mid run and propelling her self towards a corner street lamp, grasping the pole like before to let her spin around the corner better.
Nadine
*"If you stop now I won't have to do anything! If you keep running though..."*

This was the annoying type of villain, not doing anything overtly dangerous so she couldn't justify going all out but at the same time they were fleeing and making it extremely difficult to apprehend them without hurting them. It would be so much easier if she was a villain, she could just incinerate her enemies just like what had been done with her family. That would make her no better than them though.

*"Just stop before I have to call for more heroes to back me up!"*

It was one thing to call the MPCU once you had captured the villain and be given credit but it was something entirely different when you called them requesting Vanguard cape support. That sort of thing would give the impression you couldn't handle yourself. Not officially of course but to the general public, you had to think about this sort of PR when you were a freelance hero. 

Suddenly jets of flame burst out below her as she launched herself higher in the air. She was tired of trying to follow this persons path so closely. Why do that when she could simply take a high observation point and keep track of them from there.
Steven
Heraring the voice behind her try to convince her to give up did at least give them more time to come up with something, this was her first time being chased by something more than a angry guy with a blunt instrument so it was all new. What she did know is if you got caught, you went to prison, and she had overheard enough stories of prison to definately not want that to be a out-come of the night.

So she did what she knew best, she kept running, making several turns in a roundabout way until she stopped at the waters edge, even after the lost track of the person she kept going not wanting to risk them suddenly catching up. However this did result in her not moving away as fast as say just a straight line, in the frantic flee'ing she had failed to notice them fly up above.

Coming to a step she somewhat slumped against the railing at the rivers edge, she wasnt out of breath due to her condition, but she did take a moment to take several deep and slow breaths to try and calm herself, pulling the lower half of her mask upwards slightly to let more air in. Slowly counting back from ten as she breathed, she closed her eye thinking she had managed to escape... Whatever she had been escaping from.
Nadine
She had no idea just what this person was trying to achieve. Well that was a lie clearly they were trying to escape but they were doing it in the most annoying way possible. Continuing to follow their escapades through the city she watched as they seemingly slumped against the railings at the edge of the river. They seemed to be unaware that she could still see them.

Slowly she dropped to the ground a few feet Infront of them. As she stood there she let her flames die down, only the ones on her face acting as a mask remained. She crossed her arms as she starred at the other cape.

*"And just what did you think you were doing?"*
Steven
The sudden voice called the girl to jump, quickly lowering her mask over the exposed mouth and swingiing the body bag filled with the loot quickly being pulled behind her as she stands up straight to look for the source of the voice and finding Phoenix. The girls legs had were normal at this point, though now the hero was closer there would be a distinct metalic scent coming off the girl, as well as red stains where her legs had been resting on the pavement, and where she went to rest her right hand on the smooth railing. The flaming face naturally did tell her this was the same one that had been chasing her before, but given it was now only on their head they at least got a better look at just what she was dealing with.

The flames on the face did make reading the persons expression somewhat difficult, though from what she could get from their body posture and tone she really needed to play this carefully, and maybe choose her words with care less she get into more trouble. Maybe if she kept talking long enough she could think something up, just she would need to do it slowly.

Taking a few steps back she began to speak, her voice having somewhat of a pitched wheeze and rasp to it, though her nervousness seeped into the otherwise soft tone. "Oh... Heeeeeeey, You?...Erm, I... I was" Her single visible eye was moving around slightly willing her brain to run faster "Out for a run?" Stupid, she must have seen them right? But maybe they didnt know about the alarm and was just coincidence?.
Nadine
Phoenix stood with her arms crossed unmoving, her eyes never leaving the other cape. Flames licked up the side of her face bathing both of them in a soft orange glow. At this distance Phoenix's eyes were clear to see, the right eye was a pretty amber colour the left however was completely bloodshot and red. 

*"You were out for a run you say? A run with a body bag? I somehow find that hard to believe. I tell you what, give me what you took from the morgue and I'll let you go with a warning. If I catch you again I will call the relevant authorities. How does that deal sound to you? Will you take it or do you want to give me reason to actually use my power on you?"*

She held her hand out towards them expecting to receive the bag.
Steven
Jane looked to his hand as her offered her a way out, though it really wasnt a way she could take. To give up the goods would mean everything she did tonight was for naught. Worse yet, it meant those who needed the supplies and materials she had gained would go without, leading the chance of infections, untreated wounds and more. It wasn't like the others could just go to a hospital when they got injured, most of the time unless it was serious they would get turned away, or left to wait until it was too late.

Taking a slow breath she goes to buy whatever time she could. She didn't want to fight, and she didn't know what this persons powers were, but for the sake of others she would take it, she had to after all. With a slow breath she brought in the air she needed to speak "That... Sounds very Merciful, but the thing is, Real mercy doesn't come with conditions" She shifts her stance to block the bag from being taken, but at same time tosses it over the edge to sink down into the water below. With the weight in it, it would quickly sink, and since it was a body bag it was water proof as well.

That was her decision made, but she couldnt just run now or the woman would catch her in fire from behind. She had to stand and face it to create a opportunity to get away so she could retrieve the items later. Still she knew this was going to suck however it went, and to think she had assumed this was going to be a easy night.

"Also... You... You didnt say calling the authorities was the first response to a no, so you came out looking to fight and hurt something, I deserve that for messing up like this, so guess... Ill have to take the hard way to do what i need to do, and... Take it, "

Once the bag was clear and gone below the depths she would take her movement back but not look away from them, if she was fast enough to try go for the bag beforehand though... If it didnt suprise her then naturally she would go to stop her getting hind herself to protect it. After all it was easyier to do this is she didnt have to also worry about protecting something else.
Nadine
*"It's not mercy, you broke the law and I am offering you the chance to get away with a slap on the wrist rather than further overburdening the court system with petty crime..."*

She was beginning to get rather frustrated at the accusations this woman was levelling at her. They were literally breaking the law and acting like she was the criminal? The cheek was actually astounding. She simply stared as the stolen goods were thrown into the river.

*"And what pray tell was the point of that? Adding destruction of property to burglary?"*
Steven
She shrugged somewhat taking several more steps back "I really am not up for taking that risk, and i know enough to know it isn't the capes who decide the sentence" Her eye was fearful for certain but remained on the fire cape as the light her mask emmited bounced around the shadows of the street. She seemed to be getting upset, which meant they might not make the best choice, she would need to use that to get away. 

That did leave the question as to how, which while she did have options most depending on just what the other would do. So they continued to back up slowly using the handrail for support. 

"As for the other question, Its easyier just to say destroying thngs,....Are just not in my nature, I might not know much but i know that" 

A little more distance, she kept talking to slowly get furher away and give herself more time to react to whatever this person could do. She knew they could fly and make fire, so assumed that also included throwing fire or shaping it maybe? Though she didnt know if they had other powers, like hitting harder or being more sturdy beyond that.
Nadine
She couldn't help but face palm at what they said.

*"I'm aware we don't decide the sentence but our reports do carry weight. Just.. Just go. I hope you have learned your lesson and seriously consider your actions next time. If I catch you again I wont be nearly as lenient."*

Phoenix took to the air again and moved over the water. Lowering herself down to it's surface she reached down to grab the bag, making sure to keep the majority of her body above the waters surface. She would hate to fall in the water proper, that would be extremely irritating. The bag now in hand she rose back up in the air, her eyes locked on the other cape.

*"Remember next time I won't be some forgiving."*
Steven
Jaen kept silent as the woman attempted to float over and look down within the murky waters. Given the bag was going to be several meters down at least by now it wasnt going to be a easy task. This was her chance however, she could not lose those supplies, but the cape wasnt about to let her get them to the people who needed them.

She didnt want to fight them, but didnt want them able to chase her down either, so stuck between a rock and a hard place she had to act. Timing her moment right, the girl moved with a unnatural speed once more to leap over the railing while Phoenix was fishing around 

"Im happy to know you will be forgiving of this time"

The girl would go to land on Phoenix, Hopefully dunking her down into the water without a chance to take a breath. Hopefully the shock would knock the air out of them and disorientated them as they go to surface and take in air. 
While this is happening she also hits the water, but in doing so there is a explosion of crimson within the water as she shifts her legs to merge into a enlarged tail and several other aquatic like traits. 

Using the increased speed this allowed, she would swerve by the bags location, the blood upon the bag giving her a clear signal to its location for her to grab. Her loot secured, she would dash off into the rivers deeper waters out of sight and hopefully away before the other girl could recompose themselves.
Nadine
As her hand waded through the water looking for any sign of the disposed body bag she decided it had clearly sunk into the deeper part of the river. She would have to report it to the authorities and get them to recover it.

As she was about to rise up and call said authorities she heard movement above her. Instinctively she flipped around so could see and her eyes went wide to see the person she had been chasing seemed to be falling through the air right at her.

With so little time to think flames shot out from every part of her body in an attempt to both slow her fall whilst burning her attacker. It was in vain though as the sudden extra weight caused her to descend far enough that her back touched the water extinguishing her flames and allowing her to fall further.

Perhaps the worst thing about this situation was the fact there was now nothing concealing her identity. Her heavily burned face is now clear for all to see. Her eyes locked on to the strange cape as they seemed to be growing some kind of tail. Pushing away she swam for the surface, rocketing out of the water the moment some of her flesh broke the surface.

As she hovered above the surface of the water her flames were noticeably larger than before, her whole body covered in streaking fire reaching over 6 feet in length. Holding her hand out she blasted the water with a gout of flame, steam rising as it made contact.

*"Alright then! You are now under arrest for the the attempted murder of a hero and revealing a capes identity. Come on out of the water villain!"*
Steven
The girls head suddenly pops out of the water at the the shout, raising a webbed finger "1.S,,,Sorry a Hero needs to put others needs before themselves, The person stopping that is my Villain but i forgive you. 2. Fire... Really doesn't make the best mask, maybe try a ceramic? I didnt see your face though, 3. I didnt try to hurt you, but if you cant swim you should really work on that if your going near deep water, 4. I... Don't gain anything from fighting other than people getting hurt, So i cant willingly do that... Its been interesting to meet you though, please... Try to take care and have a nice night" Between each point the girl would extend a finger, as well as quickly dart under the water only to re-appear at a new spot several meters away, further each time and seemingly expecting them to maybe throw some form of projectile or try to attack her, potentially making for a frustrating game of whack a mole. Her voice now seemed to be far calmer as well, perhaps due to the distance and relative safety she found herself in. Sure there was still the stutter and nerves but far less pronounced, there was however now a faint gargle sound in the voice. Moving her way to the water really had been a good idea, other than the clear escape path it did allow them to deal with the fire in a less messy fashion than her alternatiive..

The burning had really hurt for a moment, though the cold water had quickly soothed and put it out so it wasnt too bad, the singes to her costume though would be troublesome to repair, Maybe she could try for something flame resistant? Maybe she could borrow one of those fireman jackets from a truck, they would have spares after all.
Nadine
Was this girl for real? Did she hear what she was saying? Phoenix hovered above the surface of the water in almost pure disbelief at the leaps in logic this person was taking.

*"You have literally stolen from others, that's not putting others before yourself, it's putting yourself first no matter what justification you use. You say you didn't try to hurt me but you leapt on to my back, what if i didn't turn and you broke something? Speaking of you don't gain anything from fighting? Then why did you attack first!"*

She shook her head and let out a sigh.

*"Whatever, you win. Swim away."*

The flames from her feet and hands suddenly doubled in size and she began to rise into the sky like a rocket. She would file a report with the MPCU but she couldn't be bother to chase this cape any longer.
Steven
The girl simply gives a saddened expression, she could not find the words to explain why she was doing what she was, at least not without putting others at risk. So she simply used the words that cane to her.

"If people fall, I will try to save them regardless of who it is and how much it hurts me. I'll take it and keep walking." She takes a final breath before preparing to swim away "Also, I never raised by fist, I can only do that with no other option to protect those who I can"

With that she darted underwater and away. She would keep underwater for some time until she arrived at a secluded area of the river further up. Checking the coast was clear she inverted her clothing and allowed the red spandex to fall away, the material seeming to drip more like blood before vanishing entirely. 

She would then make her way back to the homeless camp, a few warm faces and smiles thrown her way as she lay down to bag and began making her rounds.

Health care wasn't free so there were many left without, at least they had been before they took her in. She ventured around using the bandages, disinfecting and cleaning the wounds, setting the occasional break, all using what she had gathered from the latest venture. She knew it would run dry before long, but for now she could help.