The situation was escalating quickly as the heroines began to arrive one by one.  Red Wasp was slammed into the Authoritarian, knocking Superbus from his grasp, but in the confused tangle of limbs and bodies he managed to wrap an arm as strong as an oak's trunk around Red Wasp.  His arm ran up between her breasts to grip her throat, her back pressed against the armour paneling that covered his body.<br/><br/>Quasar appeared with a flash of white light and a strong force.  Desks, chairs, and people began to slide as paper exploded into the air.  The Authoritarian stumbled, but braced himself with Red Wasp still firmly in his grasp.  "Not bad."  He commented.  "You're almost a team."  He seemed impressed.<br/><br/>Spitfire took down the two guards with ease.  They went down hard, though she was fairly confident neither was seriously injured.  They were both still moving, but neither made a move to get up as she dashed for the door and kicked it in to reveal a scene that clearly was clearly at a tipping point.<br/><br/>Superbus' kicks weren't overly effective as they lashed out at the Authoritarian, owing to the human shield he quickly positioned between himself and his attacker.  Superbus couldn't effectively do damage, but at the same time, the Authoritarian didn't seem able to fight back, and with his attention focused on Superbus his back was exposed.<br/><br/>Lyrica is able to fend off the wall of furniture and debris that threatens the civilians, but finds herself almost in a battle with Quasar as their powers clash.  If she stops before Quasar, someone is going to get hurt.<br/><br/>"Well, since we are all here."  The Authoritarian commented.  "Shall we begin?"  He reached up with his free hand as he continued to use Red Wasp as a human shield, fending off both Superbus and the debris, and grabbed the base of her mask.  With a sharp yank he ripped it off, exposing her face.  He let out a murmured "Interesting" that was only loud enough for Red Wasp to hear.<br/><br/>The Authoritarian used the move "Take away their mask"