As the time for dinner approached the intercoms in each of the sidekick applicant's rooms informed them that it was time to convene in the dining hall. The three of them stepped out into the hallway that led to the elevator and share the uncomfortable silence before heading down. The Gorgon and Hazard's appearance hadn't changed much, they were both still adorning their costumes, but not the Princess, she'd changed into a formal evening gown probably tailored by some unpronounceable Paris bound fashionista. It was cut low in the front with her signature star shape,also down the back and up one leg, allowing for her to showcase her amazing body. "Sheesh, didn't even bother dressing for the event huh? 'Low class' is what that is called!" She said and strode off toward the elevator.<br/><br/>The Gorgon leaned close to his new friend and whispered, "Does she look as good as she smells?"<br/><br/>The ride down in the elevator was tense, not just because the three were at odds with one another, but because they all knew the gravity of the situation in front of them. One and only one of them were going to be picked to be the greatest superhero of the modern age's sidekick. When the doors of the elevator opened the all saw the amazing transformation the dining hall had endured while they were up stairs. What was one a fairly basic mess hall had been transformed into a sheik dining experience, fit more for royalty than the likes of these three. A massive chandelier hung illuminating the whole room in crystalline light.  Below that all the stainless steel tables had been removed and replaced with one massive oaken table. Elegant chairs surrounded it and quite a few, if they had any thoughts about this being a quiet dinner with only a few participants, that notion was now gone. Servants scurried in and out of doors bringing whine and other hors d'oeuvres to set on the table.<br/><br/>"See what did I tell you boys.....amateurs!" Glory said as she strode into the room like she owned it.<br/><br/>Miss Vadar and several other high ranking H.O.L members were seated around the table already. They were sipping wine and chatting amongst themselves when the three applicants arrived. Miss Vadar stood and happily greeted each of them, making sure to compliment Glory on her fabulous dress. They were shown there seats and soon the house lights dimmed, while the stage up front was illuminated. The Samaritan walked out from behind the curtain to the applause of the growing crowd. He picked up the microphone and began to speak.<br/><br/>"Hello and thank you all for coming this evening. I'd like to give a special thanks to the applicants for taking time out of their busy schedule to be here. As you all know, I am the Samaritan, the worlds greatest hero is what the press has dubbed me. But I am certainly not the only one, many other great heroes fight along side me and we call ourselves the Guardians. Although I doubt they need any introductions, I will provide them anyway." The Samaritan said, it was obvious that he was mildly uncomfortable up on stage, but he was doing the best he could.<br/><br/>The doors on either side of the stage opened and the finest team of superheroes of today strode out for the presentation. Ruby Mist, Q the man with all the questions, Black Mamba and his sidekick Rattler, The Iron Agent, and the menacing looking INK all walked out onto the main floor and took a discreet bow.<br/><br/>"Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you, The Guardians!" And the crowd broke into applause again, although anyone who was watching, might have noticed Miss Vadar raised eyebrow and lack luster applause.<br/><br/>"I have brought my teammates here so that tonight you three honored applicants can feel free to ask questions and gain insight into our world. Many things will be changing for you, when and if you decide to accept the mantle of my sidekick and I want you to have all the different points of view that these highly experienced hero's have to offer. So, without further adieu , I say please sit and eat and drink and let us all have a good time." The Samaritan finished and as he walked from the stage a projector screen descended and started showing a silent slide show of his greatest achievements captured by the press.  The man himself floated off of the stage and landed next to Ruby Mist, shaking her hand and giving a brief kiss on her cheek, they both look overjoyed to be seeing each other again. Ruby Mist was dressed in her iconic red leotard and scarf, her dark red hair done up in a bun. The two red costumes almost seemed to go together, and one had to wonder why they weren't already an item, but from the look on Miss Vadar's face it became more obvious. It didn't stop the two old friends from sitting right next to one another though.<br/><br/>Princess Glory wasted no time, immediately she pulled out chairs on either side of her own and motioned to Black Mamba and his sidekick to come and sit by her. Rattler and her were Teen Justifiers together and so they obliged. Mamba was a large powerful black man who's costume as as intimidating as he was. It looked to be made of some form of black and red snake skin, while the Rattler had a similar out fit, his was brown and white, with the rattles of his spirit animal's tail adorning his forearms like gauntlets.<br/><br/>The rest of the heroes were dispensed around the table and the main course was served in both vegetarian and omnivore selections.