The Hero Project - [Day 1]
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				Title: <strong>The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>17-04-2014, 19:48:49</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/PunchHisFace_zps5b16ed96.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>"Hello America! Chad Thorpe here, and... welcome! To the first day of events, here... on The Hero Project!"</strong></span><br><br>Chad delivered his introduction in practiced manner, giving just the right amount of pauses for maximum drama. He smiled his TV-friendly smile at the camera and on the other side of TV's everywhere, viewers smiled back. The contestants, on the other hand, were starting to detect something very punchable about his face. It was like someone drew a smile on a rotten beehive and put it on camera. He'd always seemed much nicer while watching him than in person. The magic of television could certainly work wonders. Chad's infinite punchability didn't dull the contestants' spirits, though, as the atmosphere was charged with excitement over the first day's events. The wake-up they had received was anything but fun, however. <br><br>It started at six a.m. in the morning. A loud buzzer rang through the manor, startling people awake. Some contestants had partied by the pool all night and nearly fell out of poolside lounge chairs. Others had managed to bunk up together, sitting bolt upright next to their partner. A rare few went to bed alone, though that didn't mean that they didn't have their share of fun. The home audience had seen a lot that previous night, it had more in common with 'Girls Gone Wild' than anything else. <br><br>The heroes had been told to dress and ushered into an elevator tucked into a corner of the manor. When they stepped out they found themselves in a highly sophisticated control room that overlooked a massive, white-walled, empty room. From there they were divided into two groups of ten. On one side of the room; Shockwave, Muerta, High Voltage, Paladin, The Merry Prankster, Thorn, Dragon's Ire, The Green Gale, Downpour, and Rho. On the other side; Rodeo, Maximum, The Fury, Wraith, The Todd, Patriot, Lash, Totenkreuz, Siren, and Blue Magic. The Todd was already in full swing, flirting with any woman next to him.<br><br>"I guess you were busy last night!" Chad held up a tablet showing the morning's headlines, the front page displaying a full-color image of Muerta and The Green Gale in the nude, sharing a passionate kiss. They'd been nice enough to stop just above the nipples, the media not showing any of the good parts. The caption below read 'Heroes Gone Wild!'<br><br>"But the time for fun is now over, contestants. Today you face your first challenge Don't worry, though, it's not too hard. Let me show you what you'll be doing today. Judges?"<br><br><em>'Ready.'</em> Recoil's quiet voice over the loudspeaker. Chad motioned to the window overlooking the big empty room. Down below, the contestants could see both Recoil and HercuLina, the latter looking resplendent in her golden gladiatorial armor and the former dressed in her usual olive green jacket and casual clothes. The room suddenly shifted, seeming to pixelate and then return to clarity. The room seemed to expand and grow, becoming not a stale and empty box, but a busy city block. In the center, a building recognizable as a bank. Several monitors around the observation window show the inside of the structure: it's being robbed. Four armed and masked thugs are shaking down the place, two of them watching over hostages while two more rob tellers. <br><br>"Go!" shouts Chad.<br><br>In an instant, the two Paragons sprang into action. Recoil ascended a ladder at the side of the building while Lina waited outside, arms crossed. As Recoil reached the top of the building, she crouched beside an intake vent and seemed to be reaching into her jacket. She dropped something into the vent and about five seconds later there was shouting coming from the building, the cameras showing the inside filling with smoke. This was HercuLina's cue, the golden heroine dashing in through the front, the smoke used to obscure her approach to guarantee the safety of the hostages. She disarmed and subdued the robbers with blinding speed and brutal efficiency, the last one hitting the ground as the smoke clears.<br><br>"Just shy of thirty seconds! Amazing time!" announces Chad for the camera, "But that's not all! There's always a getaway driver! Looks like he's fleeing! ...or is he?" <br><br>And indeed, tires squeal as a car hidden down an alley on the other side of the building peels away. Suddenly, there's a loud thud. The camera shifts. Recoil has jumped from the building and landed on the roof of the car. What happens next is a feat of acrobatics that has to be seen to be believed. She grabs the hood of the car by the passenger's side door, balances on her hands, turns, then swings herself down, kicking through the side window and planting her boots into the side of the driver's face. The force of the blow causes the driver's side door to open and sends the thug rolling across the street. Meanwhile, Recoil's momentum has sent her through the busted passenger's side window, the white-haired heroine sliding smoothly through the gap and landing in the driver's seat. She quickly jams on the breaks and slides the car to a stop before killing the engine. <br><br>Click. Chad stops the timer. "Just under two minutes! Now that's how The Olympians do it!"<br><br>The setting in the room returns to an empty expanse of white and both judges walk out of sight. The elevator doors ding seconds later, the two women having ridden it up from below. Both of them step out, HercuLina coming to stand before The Todd's group, while Recoil stands with arms crossed in front of Shockwave and the rest. Chad grins and motions to the judges. "Big round of applause!"<br><br>After it dies down, he continues, "You'll notice you're divided into two groups for this. Group A," he motions to Shockwave and company, "will be judged by Recoil. Group B will be judged by HercuLina. The group with the highest average will win today's prize; brand new costumes, custom-made to your specifications with the aid of our designers and artiststs! In the case of tech-based heroes, you'll get to consult with our team of scientists and engineers to help re-fit, tune-up, and re-design anything you want! But it's not all prizes today, because two contestants are going to be eliminated tonight! The pair with the judges like best will win immunity, everyone else is in danger of being voted out!"<br><br>Chad suddenly grins, "Oh, did I say pair? I did! Let me explain! You're going to be doing this just like Recoil and HercuLina here! Everyone is being paired up and tackling that same scenario! Your goal is to neutralize the robbers with as little collateral and personal damage possible! You'll also be graded on time and showmanship!" Chad grinned again. "With the rules out of the way, let's see how you're paired up!"<br><br>Various cheers and groans erupt from the contestants as everyone turns to look at a bank of monitors lighting up with names displayed. You look upon the side where your group's teams are displayed.<br><br><div align="center"><strong>ELEC AND TECH:</strong> High Voltage and Paladin<br><strong>EMOTION AND SCIENCE:</strong> The Merry Prankster and Rho<br><strong>DEATH AND LIFE:</strong> Muerta and Thorn<br><strong>NATURE AND THE MIND:</strong> The Green Gale and Shockwave<br><strong>FIRE AND WATER:</strong> Dragon's Ire and Downpour</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>17-04-2014, 21:56:04</strong>
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				Shockwave (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9833736#msg9833736)<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/65/1278207809618.jpg)</div><br><br>Shockwave watched the display with focus, memorizing the interior as well as getting a feel for the positions of the crooks.&nbsp; Since she didn't have supersenses, having exact positions was as important for her as it would be for a teleporter, except that instead of appearing within a wall, she might make blood vessels burst or worse if attempted against a living person, or simply shatter the thing she was trying to move.<br><br>It was a fairly standard ordeal, but there were a number of things to consider.&nbsp; Most important, it seemed, was speed.&nbsp; In the field, she was much less apt to cut corners until she had enough experience to go purely by reflex, but she had enough faith in her abilities to go through this rehearsal.<br><br>Checking down the list, she noticed her name next to The Green Gale.&nbsp; Well, there wouldn't be an exceptional amount of diversity, but at least their abilities would match up and Shockwave had a good enough idea of what they could do.&nbsp; It would just take a little effort to try to find ways to show off their individual abilities.<br><br>She moved her way over to Green Gale, giving a gentle smile and gesturing to move some distance away so that they could watch the spectacle but also talk privately.&nbsp; "Follow me?" she offered.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MasterOfMyFate</strong> on <strong>17-04-2014, 22:31:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a2/4f/c6/a24fc698f55cd62a90821a21d388e1e7.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; High Voltage<br><strong>Where:</strong> Day 1 Event<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open, Paladin<br><hr><br>Listening to Chad, Jonathan made sure to keep notice of every detail of the event. Coming to this event, Jonathan wore his tight black suit that had no symbols or markings. It was just tight enough to show off his body as if it was a second skin. Looking back at his life, Jonathan has pulled off some robberies in his life, just not a bank robbery, and he hoped he could apply his history to stopping a crime instead of committing one. He kept a close eye to what Recoil and HercuLina did to take care of the situation. From what it looks like, it may take a <em>very</em> slim person to enter through the top or Recoil didn't bother entering in the first place. It's not that she's fat, Jonathan thinks she is quite fit and sexy to even think she was fat, but from assessing the play by play Jonathan had to say she couldn't fit in the vents. It's natural for buildings to have small vents like that. Especially since the random boom of action movies portray the heroes entering through vents and climbing through them. Couldn't let that be a loop hole that the criminals could use. Still though, Jonathan had an idea that could use that vent to his advantage. <br><br>"Hey dude. Seems like we a team now. And as a team, I think we got this in the bag." Jonathan walked up to Paladin as calm and as friendly as he could. He knew a little bit of what Paladin could do. He knew he had a bunch of tech for situations such as these, but Jonathan had to make sure he knew what his friend was capable of. From what it looks like, the guy has some kind of tech that allows him to fly at supersonic speeds. Jonathan remembers that during initiation, Paladin showed off some weaponry that was capable of subduing and apprehending criminals. Yet, Jonathan needed to know the full details of what they can use to save those hostages, apprehend those criminals, and stop that get away vehicle as fast and as efficient as possible. Their judge was Recoil after all. Knowing her from word of mouth and TV, she'd probably expect them to make sure no one dies today. Also, they should avoid collateral damage.<br><br>"Also. I have a plan. However, I need to know what you and your suit is capable of. First off, you think you can take down two guys at once?" A good question to ask 'the Tin Man.' Yet, Jonathan needed to make sure that he was confident and capable. Those factors are keys to their success. Jonathan had a new ability he wanted to try out. So now was as good time as any to gamble it. He practiced a little with his hands, but now it was time for the real thing.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>17-04-2014, 22:45:49</strong>
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				Chad grinned and addressed the cameras and the contestants, "Paladin and High Voltage, you're up first! Head to the elevator and we'll reset the simulation for you! Before you go, let me give you all some specifics; the robbers inside might use the hostages against you. In fact, they might shoot them if you screw up, so speed and surprise are essential! The robber simulants are armed and if they shoot you, it's going to hurt, but it won't be lethal. Points will be deducted if you take a hit as well. Lastly, the getaway car will be parked on a different side of the building each and every time, so you can't just copy what the judges did! After all, real life doesn't play out the same way every day! Good luck, everyone!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin of Lust</strong> on <strong>17-04-2014, 23:19:58</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: left;"><strong>&nbsp; Xavier White, 'Paladin'</strong></div><br><div class="floatleft">(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee80/KaiStormwind/RP/justin-timberlake-808095024_zps7a229425.jpg)</div>Six. Six in the damn morning. Safe inside the privacy of his suit, Xavier let himself yawn, making sure his suit blocked the sound from transmitting out. When they were divided into two groups, he was very happy to see that Todd was over on the other team. An eyebrow rose in amusement at seeing the headlines on Chad's tablet, not that anyone could see Xavier's face, and Xavier's gaze moved from the image of Green Gale and Muerta to the fully clothed versions standing near him in his group. He hadn't known about that. No wonder he didn't remember seeing either of them at the pool. But his attention was quickly brought back to more important things.<br><br>The first challenge was about to begin, and it seemed that two of the Paragons, their judges, would be doing a demonstration. Now this would be worth watching. A bank robbery scenario then. Xavier took note of the situation inside the bank, committing as many details as possible to memory to aid his own run through. He didn't have long though, because the two Paragons had the thugs in the bank out in less than thirty seconds. And the getaway driver? Well, he didn't get away. Total time just under two minutes...he could beat that by himself. But it was a pair challenge, with Recoil in charge of judging for his group. Xavier wasn't really interested in the prize for the group win, mostly just the immunity for best pair. But it would make for good viewing for his parents at home if he was part of the winning group. Hopefully the rest in his group did well. And he didn't feel that he would be voted out by his fellow contestants, but winning the immunity would be a good sign of his progress and prowess. As the cheers and groans rang out upon everyone realizing who their partners were, Xavier smiled to himself in his suit. High Voltage would be useful in stunning the robbers with non-lethal currents of electricity, like the tasers he had built into his suit. That would help minimize collateral and personal damage, as Chad said. <br><br>High Voltage approached him first. He had a plan, but first, he had a question. Paladin shrugged in his suit. "Of course we've got this in the bag. Two guys? I could take out twenty. Lethal, non lethal. Fast, slow. Silent, noisy. Distraction, knockout punch. I can do all that and more. Let's hear your plan then." Xavier slipped into his Paladin persona easily. Confident? Damn right he was. High Voltage wouldn't be able to see Paladin's face in his suit, but he was already smiling in anticipation. That was when Chad suddenly started talking again. So High Voltage and him were up first then. "Well, better tell me your plan quick. We need to head to the elevator. Better not keep them waiting for too long. Don't want to lose any points for being slow...and I don't think Recoil's a lenient judge." Paladin noted that the gateway car would be parked at a different spot each time...well, no problem for him. He could easily use his suit to scan for the starting position of the car the moment the simulation started. So no problems there. "I can scan for the car's position the moment we start, no worries there. What else do you need me to do?"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>assleigh</strong> on <strong>17-04-2014, 23:37:32</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: left;"><em>&nbsp; &nbsp;Abigail "the Green Gale" Ostria</em></div><div class="floatleft">(http://adventureaquarium.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/dsc_6226-2.jpg)</div>Abigail's first night in the house was... <em>/INCREDIBLE/</em> and one would make her smile for YEARS to come every time she thought back to it. She didn't get much sleep, that's true, as Cassidy proved to be as insatiable as she was patient and sexy but Abigail had NO complaints. Ultimately she passed out and slept naked, tangled up in Cassidy's arms and legs, cuddled up close with the most blissed out sex-kitty look on her angelic face. When the shrill claxon started blaring shocking her awake she mewed and clutched at Cassidy more tightly, in a lazily possessive and tender way. "I... Think they want us up..." she mumbled then nuzzled Cassidy's neck and gave her quick little 'good morning' kisses. "Wish we could spend all day in bed..." she purred sweetly, letting Cass know just how much she adored her by the warm tenderness in her voice. "... But we have to win today... So last night won't be our only night..." she cooed, stroking Cassidy's cheek and then pressing a long, slow, soulful kiss on her lips before moving to slip off the bed.<br><br>Abigail went about the process of getting ready for the day with the kind of expert efficiency that betrayed the fact that she might not be the earliest of risers. She took a quick shower being careful with her hair, did her makeup and dressed speedily, choosing a pair of black skinny jeans and tank top, then over it put on a cute little green top. She slipped a pair of high heeled, black leather boots then a few accessories before doing her hair for the day. Once done, she spun on the balls of her feet to show herself off to Cassidy to see if she approved of the look Abigail had chosen. "Ready?" she said, offering Cassidy her hand before turning towards the door to go and join the others.<br><br>Abigail went where directed when she got to the control room, smiling a soft, happy smile when she saw she and Muerta were not to be pitted against each other in this round. She cast a tender glance Cassidy's way and then blinked a few times when Chad addressed them both directly, holding up the picture of them locked in a deep, thrilling kiss. Abigail blushed just a little bit, but not from shame as she found the image of the two of them so hot and exciting as it reminded her of all that she'd done with Cassidy rekindling her passion for the strong, beautiful latina. She giggled and nodded then said, "in the best possible way," agreeing with Chad before turning to press into Cassidy to give her another, loving and passionate kiss albeit a brief one. "For luck..."&nbsp; she said in a way that made it sound like her most heartfelt wish that Cassidy do well today.<br>&nbsp;<br>Then Abigail turned and focused on the show put on for them by the Olympians, using it as an opportunity to learn the bank 'robbers' location and patterns of behavior, most particularly tracking their fields of fire to learn which of the hostages were most in danger of getting hurt. The Olympians were... Impressive as always, inspiring as well as they set the bar so high and showed how important it was to take control of a situation quickly and unequivocally. She saw who she was partnered with and chuckled at the 'theme' of the team, just a little bit disappointed she wouldn't be working with Muerta, but then again, it was probably a good thing as being lovers was one thing, a real super duo another. She gave Muerta a tender smile and said, "Gonna do my best to beat your time," in a playful but resolute tone, making a fun challenge out of the competition. Then she noticed that Shockwave was coming her way inviting her to put some distance between them and the rest of the group. <br><br>"Sure," Abigail said in a chipper tone as she fell into step with Shockwave as they drew away from the others. "Hey, sorry we haven't had a chance to really meet until now... But like they say, 'you only really know someone by fighting them'... I think fighting with works well too," she said as small talk as they found the spot they wanted to claim as their own. Then in a softer tone she said, "We should be a good team... You're kind of like me, right? More of a distance operator... TK, right?" Her voice went up at the end turning her statement into a question, then she spoke even softer saying, "so we'll have to hit on how we're different, so America doesn't think 'the Olympians only need one of those girls'... Feel me?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MasterOfMyFate</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 00:34:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a2/4f/c6/a24fc698f55cd62a90821a21d388e1e7.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; High Voltage<br><strong>Where:</strong> Day 1 Event<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Paladin, Open<br><hr><br>"So at least we know where the car is going to be. Well here's my plan." Jonathan made sure to tone down his voice so only Paladin could pick it up. The plan was simple and with what they have in arsenal will be very effective. The unknown factors have been scouted and everything should fall into place perfectly. All that's left to rely on were their own powers and skill. Jonathan was confident and Paladin made it clear that he was ready for this. Sucked that they had to wake up so early, but the severity of the situation has woken them up if they were still tired. Jonathan stood ready next to Paladin as he looked towards the building after he finished explaining his plan. As soon as they say go, they go.<br><br>"Think we are ready to go?" Jonathan asked Paladin. As soon as he says yes, they will begin the operation. Jonathan looked towards Recoil, their judge for a brief moment. A lot of this rides on them being able to impress her with their skill and their ability to cooperate with one another. They both have an agreement and Jonathan trusts that neither he nor Paladin will get in each other's way. They also need to make sure that no one dies nor do they receive a bullet to their bodies. They need to be untouchable and unstoppable. Just like Recoil and HercuLina.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Saric</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 00:46:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://картинки.cc/img/4/8/7/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BD,%20%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B8%D0%BD,%20%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%80,%20%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA,%202560x1600.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; Dragon's Ire (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9841713#msg9841713)<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control room<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Downpour, Chad<br><hr><br>Karn woke suddenly and fully, as he always did when startled, before quickly getting dressed in his normal shirtless attire. Since he had to wait for everyone else to get dressed anyway, wearing three pieces of clothing standard made for quick times, he made himself some breakfast. He finished eating the forth, and final, sandwich as he walked into the control room. Sleep deprivation always made him hungry.<br><br>Upon reaching the control room he began study the screens, controls, and his fellow contestants. Noting that today's event took place in a Holo room made him sigh. He'd almost washed out early on because he could see <em>through</em> the holograms. Luckily they'd let him acclimate and try again once he explained that the problem wasn't fighting the bad guy, it was learning how <em>not</em> to see the bare wall behind him instead. The double vision still wasn't fun.<br><br>After studying the simulation and the teams he drifted over to his partner. "Hello again Sexy. I look forward to working with you. Mind if I ask some power related questions before we run?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 01:31:18</strong>
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				Shockwave (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9833736#msg9833736)<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/65/1278207809618.jpg)</div><br><br>Shockwave led Green Gale some distance away for some privacy before continuing.<br><br>"Yeah," Shockwave agreed.&nbsp; "They're very different powers but I don't expect most people to be able to tell the difference.&nbsp; So, what I'm thinking is, I can handle the car, but you'll have a much easier time taking out all the robbers inside.&nbsp; I'll just protect the hostages; the tellers are behind ballistic glass anyway."<br><br>Shockwave then paused for a moment, considering her words before speaking up.&nbsp; "I really want this one.&nbsp; I'm just terrible at costumes.&nbsp; Not sure how much you know about me, but...I'd work really best with a fully custom job, and kinetic energy is invisible so it's not even something you can even point to or recognize anyway."&nbsp; A faint touch of pink came to her cheeks.&nbsp; "Wind is invisible also, but, well, you know what I mean."<br><br>She then gestured out towards where the monitors were before.&nbsp; "It seems like they really enjoy the show here, so...I don't know how serious things with you and Muerta are, and I don't want to..."&nbsp; Then she took in a breath, her cheeks going fully red as she lost the nerve to suggest whatever else she was planning.&nbsp; Despite all her attempts, Shockwave still had a measure of shyness to herself that she hadn't quite been able to shake off; she probably would've kept her mouth shut entirely were it not for the costume help.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 02:26:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/Christy2_zpsc6bb3fc0.jpg)</div><strong>Cassidy Torees, "Muerta"</strong><br><br>Cassidy groaned when the alarms went off, startling most of the manor awake. She was a heavy sleeper and a late sleeper, so it took a few of Gail's warm, affectionate kisses to get her to stir. She slung her arms around the other woman and smiled, inhaling her scent, caressing her soft skin. Now this was a way to wake up. That long, soulful kiss finally shook the last of sleep from her body, her hands sliding down the blonde's sides, tracing her curves. She settled on Gail's hips and parted her lips gently, a brief brush of her tongue against the other woman's before the kiss was broken. "Mm.. yeah, yeah. Let it be on record I was right about sharing the room, Chica.." She grinned a little bit, then folded her arms behind her head, taking a moment to watch the blonde stroll around the room in the nude. Once she managed to pry herself from bed, Cassidy washed up (only barely resisting the temptation to slip into the shower with Gail) and dressed herself in a pair of jeans and a black tank top. Together, she and Gail strolled with the rest of the group to the elevator, the two women hand-in-hand the entire way. <br><br>In the control room, Cass watched the judge's display with a little bit of jealous look in her eyes. She wanted to have that kind of skill and power at some point. This contest just might be a way to achieve it. If she didn't, well, then at least she'd have fun and make a scene. And she might even come away with a beautiful woman on her arm. Her gaze shifted to Gail again, just in time to catch a kiss. She pressed her lips against the blonde's, cupping her chin gently and turning the short peck into a long embrace that turned a couple heads. "We don't need luck, Chica. See you on the other side." She smiled and winked.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 03:27:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/Mona2_zps6f4e3fc5.jpg)</div><strong>Joslyn Ross, "Downpour"</strong><br><br>Jos groggily followed the group in the elevator, still very much asleep. She perked up quite a bit, though, upon seeing the rather impressive control room hidden below the mansion. Hell, she didn't even know the elevator was there! What's more, she marveled at the large, open training arera that could seemingly shift to whatever the producers wanted. She watched with rapt attention as Recoil and HercuLina made short work of the sim presented to them. It was no wonder they were Olympians. The rules for the contest seemed pretty straightforward enough, but it would be hard to score high when it came to time. There were a lot of factors to consider, most obviously the fleeing vehicle and the hostages. <br><br>When Karn approached her and called her 'sexy' she looked at him with raised brows, the expression on her face reading "Is this guy serious?". She stuck out her hand as and said, "Joslyn will do just fine. Nice to meet you. What kinda questions did you have? I can control water. You saw that yesterday, I think."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin of Lust</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 03:33:37</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: left;"><strong>&nbsp; Xavier White, 'Paladin'</strong></div><br><div class="floatleft">(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee80/KaiStormwind/RP/justin-timberlake-808095024_zps7a229425.jpg)</div>Paladin listened to High Voltage's explanation of his plan, all the while adding in his own ideas with brief interjections, nodding along in a quick, rapid and ultimately fruitful discussion. The plan was already crafted mostly to his liking. There wasn't much that needed to be changed, but once all that was settled, and it was settled quickly, came one last question. Was he ready? Always was. But Paladin let himself take a quick look over at the other contestants in their group, all gathering together and discussing their plans, waiting to watch him and High Voltage to see how they would fare. And well, there was a kiss between Green Gale and Muerta again too. But mostly a quick moment to settle a slight feeling of nerves...and the Paladin was back. It helped a lot, the suit did. The others could never truly see what he was feeling because in the suit, they only saw the face of the Paladin. He nodded at High Voltage. "Always ready, you don't ever need to ask. Let's go."<br><br>Paladin started to walk over to the elevator. Do or die time. They'd tackled other scenarios in the past, but those were done alone, and those handled elimination from the Hero Project differently. All he had to do there was do well, and he went through. But he could handle it all the same, just as he did all the others. There was never any doubt about that. He pressed the button to open the elevator doors and strode inside, waiting to start. With High Voltage inside with him as well, Paladin watched the doors close, shutting away the view of Chad and the other contestants. It was a short ride down, serving as a brief lull before the storm he would be unleashing shortly. Once the elevator doors opened, it was all about waiting for the simulation to start, and for them to end it as quickly as possible, and as efficiently as possible. Well, the speed of his suit would help with shaving precious seconds off the clock. Xavier took the chance to sneak in a few words to his partner before they started; "Let's show them what we can do. Heck, we might even beat the Olympians' timing with my suit."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>King Serperior</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 03:48:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/q9rulY7.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; Thorn / Samantha<br><strong>Who:</strong>&nbsp; Cassidy Torees / Muerta<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control Room <br><hr><br>Samantha was up an hour before the alarms went off and was in the kitchen making breakfast when the first people arrived.&nbsp; She reluctantly went up to get dressed in her skintight suit that she modified out of green latex and went with the others to the control room.&nbsp; As they were divided, she watched the demonstration by the two judges and was impressed.&nbsp; She had no super reflexes, strength, or speed, but she made up for it by the sheer versatility and her powerful stamina.<br><br>She turned to the woman she was paired up with with a large smile on her face.&nbsp; &nbsp;Samantha hadn't talked to her, hadn't even really seen her, until now and since they were second to last to go down, she might as well get to know her.&nbsp; As soon as she kissed the other girl, Samantha made her appearance, <strong>"Hello.&nbsp; Looks like we're partners for this.&nbsp; I'm Samantha, or Thorn if you prefer."</strong>&nbsp; She tried to not come off as a total idiot, but she was full of energy and her excitement was obvious.<br><br>Samantha lowered her voice, <strong>"So, what sort of powers do you have?&nbsp; I think that, between us, we can show up these others.&nbsp; We just need a plan."</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MasterOfMyFate</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 04:18:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a2/4f/c6/a24fc698f55cd62a90821a21d388e1e7.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; High Voltage<br><strong>Where:</strong> Day 1 Event<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Paladin, Open<br><hr><br>After finishing his planning with Paladin, Jonathan got in the elevator with him. Once the door was closed, eternity seemed to take place instead of normal time. It helped that Paladin had some encouraging words to say. However, Jonathan still felt a bit anxious and nervous at the same time. He questioned why he was feeling something like this in the first place. Well, it was his first operation as a hero despite it being computer generated instead of real life. Regardless, it was still an operation and Jonathan has had plenty of those before. Well. He could chalk it up to them focusing on little to no collateral damage and no lives were to be touched by the criminals nor were they suppose to kill someone at all. So much pressure and they had little time to complete this as efficient and as impressive as possible.<br><br>"Well, sooner or later, we will be Olympians. I have faith in that." As soon as he spoke, Jonathan noticed the elevator stop and a small 'ding' could be heard. They were at the floor. The elevator doors had yet to open. But as soon as they open, Jonathan was ready. He looked towards Paladin and nodded. They knew their roles. It was time to enact them. This was no game. This was life or death, despite it being simulated. Jonathan could not afford to fail. Not after he was given this second chance. And he knew Paladin felt the same way. Jonathan turned his head forward. The show was about to start.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 04:29:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/Christy2_zpsc6bb3fc0.jpg)</div><strong>Cassidy Torees, "Muerta"</strong><br><br>Cassidy glanced at the attractive young woman who would be her partner. She didn't see the show Thorn had put on at the pool the other day; Cass had been otherwise 'occupied'. She stuck her hand out, grabbing Thorn's and shaking it firmly. "Cassidy. Muerta." she introduced herself and continued, "My powers? I am.. complicated. I can shut down my vital organs, all heart functions, essentially become undead - I can feel no pain, need no sleep or food. I can also manipulate my own bones; control their density, make them grow or shrink, even as far as making them extend out of my body or propel them as projectiles." She shrugged, "I can control any bones, really, but how often does one encounter an intact skeleton just lying around, outside of a museum?" She smirked slightly. "And, lastly, I can get.. impressions.. from the recently departed. Fleeting glimpses of their last memories, I can know what they know. Haven't had much of a chance to try that one out, though. Still shaky."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin of Lust</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 06:44:00</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: left;"><strong>&nbsp; Xavier White, 'Paladin'</strong></div><br><div class="floatleft">(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee80/KaiStormwind/RP/PaladinX-009PowerSuit_zpsd92a0340.jpg)</div> Now that they were at the bottom, Paladin moved to stand behind High Voltage, his two metal arms grabbing firm hold of his partner's sides in preparation of the first part of their plan. And the elevator doors opened, just in time for the two wannabe heroes to hear Chad start a countdown to the start of the simulation. <em>"3!"</em> "Artemisia, turn on stealth mode, all thrusters silent." Artemisia was the AI of the Paladin suit, while Joan of Arc was his EV chip's AI, in an odd twist. Her voice was, oddly enough, in a strong London accent. And only he could hear her in his suit. <em>'Yes sir. Stealth mode activated. I must remind you that you cannot reach top speed while thrusters are silent.'</em> "I know that." <em>"2!"</em> "Prepare to scan for any cars parked by the bank with a driver, engine running hot and mark their location. Do it the moment the simulation starts. And give me a timer in my display the moment the simulation starts." <em>'Affirmative. Will that be all?'</em> "That will be all, Artemisia." <em>"1!"</em><br><br>Paladin's thrusters, built into his feet, the backs of his legs and his back activated and he hovered just above the ground. <em>"Go!"</em> And he was off. The power armor flew out the elevator at speed, with High Voltage securely in the arms of the suit. Paladin headed straight to the roof of the bank, flying fast but quiet, and gently dropping off High Voltage on the roof. Artemisia had already completed her scans. "There's a car with engine running around the back of the bank, with one driver. That should be our getaway car." Paladin then flew off, still silent, to head back down to wait for the next part of the plan. With Artemisia tracking High Voltage's body heat signature, Paladin found himself an open window that gave him a good view of the two robbers standing guard over the hostages. Now to wait silently and unnoticed...Paladin made sure he wasn't in view of the window. It wouldn't be a surprise attack if he was spotted early. One last instruction to give Artemisia. "Activate stun systems the moment I grab hold of the two targets." He noted the seconds ticking by on his display as he tracked High Voltage...and he was in! <br><br>Paladin immediately rocketed forward at his top speed while in stealth mode. He couldn't hit supersonic speeds in stealth mode, but he didn't need those kind of speeds in the confines of a bank anyway. Flying through the open window and coming up from behind the two thugs, Paladin flew over their heads, grabbing them both in one smooth motion and smashing their faces into each other as he executed a fly-by grab. "Hi." And a current of nonlethal electricity, meant to stun and channeled through his metal gauntlets, did the rest. "Bye." They were out cold. And not a shot fired. The hostages were safe. Paladin cut stealth mode now, letting the roar of his thrusters announce his presence in the building to High Voltage. It also let him know that he had taken out his two robbers. Paladin wasn't tracking High Voltage anymore during this time, but he had to have confidence in his partner as he flew out the bank entrance with the two limp robbers still in his grasp. He assumed that High Voltage had either taken care of his share of the robbers or was in the process of doing so. <br><br>Paladin dumped the two robbers he'd incapacitated unceremoniously onto the street, they would be out for quite a while...if they were real human beings. But now to take care of the getaway driver.<br>&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Saric</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 07:20:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://картинки.cc/img/4/8/7/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BD,%20%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B8%D0%BD,%20%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%80,%20%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA,%202560x1600.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; Dragon's Ire (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9841713#msg9841713)<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control room<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Downpour, Chad<br><hr><br>Karn grinned wryly and raised a hand, as a fencer would to indicate a touch, when his attempt at flirting got shot down. Apparently last night was last night and today would be business. "Fair enough, M'Lady Joslyn. I saw you summon water out of the air last night, I was wondering if you can make fog just as easily? And how many steams of high pressure water could you make <em>and control</em> comfortably? Regrettably the ability to see through illusions is more hindrance then help in this test, and my heat generation is more likely to <em>cause</em> casualties then prevent them. So I'm basically reduced to an over-muscled, bulletproof thug with an axe and chain." He paused for a moment in thought. "I can also stop the getaway car fast, but it'd be loud so it's best not to do that till everyone else is down."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>assleigh</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 08:08:43</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://adventureaquarium.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/dsc_6226-2.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Abigail "the Green Gale" Ostria<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control Room<br><strong>Tag:</strong> Shockwave<br><hr>Abigail conferred with Shockwave in 'private' as one of those floating cameras tracked their movements and recorded their conversation so the public didn't miss a moment of the action. She listened to all Shockwave said and nodded every once in awhile as everything the girl said made sense. "Getting the hostages to safety has to be our first priority. We have to treat this like it was real... Not just some game...&nbsp; Otherwise, what's the point?" she asked Shockwave in a way that made it not a rhetorical question, but a conversation she wanted to have because it was important. As she gave Shockwave time to respond, The Green Gale held a hand, palm up, in front of herself at about chest level. She brought her other hand to it, pressing her palms together for a moment then slowly separated them 'revealing' a mini tornado that she'd brought into being between her hands by twisting and shaping the little breezes that blew between them. She whipped them into a frenzy that plucked at her hair making her long blonde locks whip around as they were drawn towards the mini vortex. <br>.<br>[cilor=green]"I can handle the robbers... Distract them so you can get the hostages out then KO them..."[/color] the Green Gale said with a cool kind of confidence bolstered by Muerta's faith in her. She chuckled and nodded as.Shockwave spoke of the prize...a real costume...and its import to her. "I get it... You can't see the wind but you see its effect and feel it on you... And everyone loves a tornado... Got to thank Baum for that...who doesn't want to end up in Oz?" she joked in a way that might be familiar to Shockwave as its a line The Green Gale has used when being interviewed by Chad during the competition.<br>.<br>At first, Shockwaves blushing and stammering doesn't make sense to the Green Gale... In fact, for a moment her eyes flash dangerously as the other girl questioned the type of feelings Abigail had for Cassidy, thinking that was Shockwave's way of saying SHE wanted to make a play for Muerta and the Green Gale shouldn't mind. "In the end of all this, Muerta and me... We'll be Olympians sharing a whole new life together... And whoever else gets chosen..." the Green Gale said matter of factly, not trying to be bitchy but also not leaving any doubts as to how deep and real her feelings are for the Spanish bombshell who she'd given her...everything&nbsp; to.<br>.<br>The Green Gale smiled a soft, tender smile at Shockwave giggling a bit as she tossed her hair to one side. "Sorry if that was... Intense... I've never really felt this way for anybody... Ever," she said in a low, conspiratorial whisper as if she trusted Shockwave completely so felt free to share this secret with her like they were long time friends. She giggled again and blew a kiss into the little twister on her hand and sent it whooshing away to find Muerta and tease that kiss against her cheek.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 08:25:04</strong>
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				Shockwave (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9833736#msg9833736)<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/65/1278207809618.jpg)</div><br><br>It was amazing how quickly some people fell in love.&nbsp; It was obvious enough, of course: two people who met each other instantly knew, and that was that.&nbsp; Shockwave used to believe that she had some chance of that, that she'd meet the right person and everything would just come together like a fairy tale, but she'd simply lost faith in that idea as time went on.&nbsp; The person who was supposed to be out there for her wanted her when she wasn't genetically altered.<br><br>She just nodded a little to Gale's response, glad not to upset her but also feeling idiotic for even bringing it up.&nbsp; Ironically, the sudden passion and then playful way of dismissing the subject kept Shockwave from getting too embarrassed that she even had the idea.&nbsp; "Well, you go in first and distract them," Shockwave said, "and I'll block any stray bullets and then knock them out.&nbsp; After that, I'll let you help the hostages while I grab the escape car.&nbsp; We should have some kind of celebratory show-off thing, I think, just to get some notice even with just camaraderie, though.&nbsp; My grandfather had this thing he called about called the 'high-five,' but that seems pretty dumb."&nbsp; A gentle shrug tugged at her T-shirt, and she glanced over to the camera.&nbsp; "I wonder if we can somehow ask the audience for suggestions."<br><br>With the question of the costume, she seemed even more embarrassed.&nbsp; "Well, there's...a lot of problems," she admitted.&nbsp; "You probably know about me, and I can't just wear the usual suit, but superhero costumes tend to be pretty one piece.&nbsp; You also have how everyone thinks of my powers and just goes, 'Oh, telekinesis,' and have this perspective on how things work."&nbsp; She made a few aimless gestures with her fingertips.&nbsp; "Although, maybe that's the same for everyone else.&nbsp; I know you control the wind, but you understand the wind better than anyone else because of your connection.&nbsp; So to you, it wouldn't be that simple, and it's probably the same with-"<br><br>Abruptly, she cut herself off.&nbsp; "Focus, right, sorry."&nbsp; Her eyes went back to the control room window, but after a few moments, looked back to Gale.&nbsp; "Thanks for not being mad about the stupid idea."&nbsp; Her voice was much gentler as she confided her appreciation, a side of herself that she didn't let out often - no doubt because she'd been hurt too many times in the attempt.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MasterOfMyFate</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 16:41:54</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a2/4f/c6/a24fc698f55cd62a90821a21d388e1e7.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; High Voltage<br><strong>Where:</strong> Day 1 Event<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Paladin, Open<br><hr><br><em>3!</em><br><br><em>2!</em><br><br><em>1!</em><br><br>As soon as the Chad counted down to one, Paladin went into stealth mode with Jonathan in his arms. As fast as they could, they reached the rooftop of the bank and Jonathan was dropped off safely. Now, the two went their different ways to handle their respective targets. Jonathan was meant to take care of the two thugs that are robbing the bank tellers while Paladin was tasked with grabbing the two near the hostages. This was meant to be quick and easy. If things go right, not even a bullet will escape the chambers of any of the bank robbers tonight. So with efficiency in mind, Jonathan silently opened the vent and crawled through a bit of it. Making sure he set the lid aside, he opened the other opening&nbsp; that lead into the building and sat that aside in one of the pathways of the ventilation. Reaching his arms out, Jonathan aimed his hands towards the two thugs by the tellers.<br><br><em>'I call this an electric yoyo.'</em> Jonathan smirked to himself. Hanging upside down, the top part of his body poking out, Jonathan enacted his part of the plan. Utilizing enough electricity to shoot out in a thick line towards the robbers guns, both landing on the barrels, Jonathan connected with the guns through a magnetic charge that was strong enough to latch onto the guns. Swinging his arms down, or up if you were to look at him, Jonathan pulled the guns far enough for them to point at the roof. With the electricity dissipating, Jonathan's hands were free to fire two bolts of electricity into the men's backs. Electricity arced through the bodies externally for a brief moment before they both collapsed onto the ground, unconscious and alive. Noticing that it was about time to tend to the get away driver, Jonathan pulled out his body from the ceiling. Still holding onto the ceiling, Jonathan rotated his body so he was able to go back in head first into the vent. Using his "electric yoyo", Jonathan reached back up onto the roof top in no time at all.<br><br>Noticing that the getaway driver just shifted into drive, also taking note that Paladin's scanners were right on the money as to the position of the car, Jonathan had no time to lose. Firing a line of electricity to magnetically grapple the back of the car, Jonathan managed to latch on barely. The car began to pull more and Jonathan found himself being dragged to the edge of the building. Thankfully, the edge was topped with at least a foot of extra building materials for Jonathan to hold onto. Electricity coursed through his body, empowering his muscles to hold onto the building, the car, and to prevent himself from having his arms ripped off his body while he continued to hold the car in place. Impossible? Probably. But this young hero was willing to prove that he is will go to the extremes to turn his life around. And so, Jonathan did all he can to hold onto the car while he screamed for his partner.<br><br>"Paladin! Carcarcarcarcar! Stop the car damn it!" Jonathan could literally feel his muscles screaming to come apart yet would not do so. This was a risky thing to do in the first place and Jonathan was not even sure if his electric body could hold out for even longer than this. He was not as strong as HercuLina. Hell, he was sure there were people here that have super strength through their powers that could prove to be superior to his right now. But right now, Jonathan had gambled his own strength with the same function he used to super charge his punches and to heal his wounds after absorbing enough juice to power up a mobile phone. Internally, Jonathan's muscles have yet to rip thanks to his powers. Yet, Jonathan's nerves were in overdrive as they simulated the pain of slowly losing his limbs from his torso. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>assleigh</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 17:44:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://adventureaquarium.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/dsc_6226-2.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Abigail "the Green Gale" Ostria<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control Room<br><strong>Tag:</strong> Shockwave<br><hr>The Green Gale's smile grew warmer and brighter as she felt that Shockwave's quiet approval and support for the relationship that she had with Muerta. This had her do a little rethink of her first impression and she cast a quizzical glance Shockwaves way, now wondering if the girl had a thing for her and that's why she asked about the deal with the Green Gale and Muerta. Abigail shrugged and let it drop because she didn't need weirdness between her and her partner for this and Shockwave seemed like a cool and kind woman, so why go looking for trouble, right?&nbsp; She caught the look of self deprication in Shockwave's eyes as she started feeling foolish for bringing up her idea about an end gambit, and the Green Gale bumped her shoulder into Shockwave's saying, "hey, any idea's worth talking about, we do want to make a great impression... In fact, with your TK, can you lift the car off the ground? The audience might like that and think it was funny. A not getting away, get away car..."&nbsp; <br><br>The Green Gale was happy that Shockwave seemed to be getting more comfortable with her and thought they'd make a good team for this challenge. She listened to Shockwave's suggestion then added her own twist to things, "Heck, if you go on bullet duty and hostage extraction I can make a big show of dealing with the baddies and knock them out... I could fly in surrounded by a tornado, whipping up gale force winds from waist level and above... The hostages are all on their knees and stomaches, so you could cover them with TK force and lead them out, just 'stay low'." She paused to let Shockwave envision what she's proposing before continuing and saying, "I'll present an easy target to get them shooting at me... Between my winds and your TK I should be fine... Once you and the hostages are clear I'll kick it into overdrive and send the bank robbers spinning in the wind, crashing into each other. That's when you should deal with the getaway car. Make sense?"<br><br>The Green Gale thought about Shockwave's ideas and really liked them. "Maybe we can... Audience participation is always a good thing... Zephyr?!?" she called out her EV's name (http://www.enchantingdreams.com/sylph.jpg) and a glowing, sprite like creature appeared, it's wings fluttering almost too fast to be perceived who said in a lyrical, chiming tone, "yes, Miss Gale?" "Slyph, please check if you can connect to the internet, or if it's blocked in the control room... If you can, go to the Hero Project's site and set up a post asking, 'what's the best way for a hero duo to 'Victory Dance'?" She looked at Shockwave to see if that sounded alright to her. <br><br>The Green Gale chuckled and shook her head 'no'. "I'm probably not 'doing this right'... The competition part of this whole thing... I so haven't been being stalkeree and doing homework on everybody, so I know what I've seen you do so far, but haven't done any real digging into you, Shockwave... So I don't know what's up with you and costumes..." she admitted then reached for Shockwave's hand and gave it a little squeeze. "I'll do my very best to help you earn one though, hey, I want a real cool designer one too, you know," she joked and grinned adding, "who doesn't want a hot new look done by the cutting edge in the PI world?"<br><br>Abigail was touched by the earnest look in Shockwave's eyes and the open, honest way the other girl confided in her. "Don't worry about it, hey, I'm happy you asked... Better that then anybody doing something they really regret later, right?" she asked and again, gave Shockwaves hand a little squeeze, a warm and friendly gesture that said there really wasn't anything to forgive. She smiled at Shockwave in a way that was tender and amiable, like she was thinking that she'd made a friend she hoped to keep for a very long time.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin of Lust</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 18:04:47</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: left;"><strong>&nbsp; Xavier White, 'Paladin'</strong></div><br><div class="floatleft">(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee80/KaiStormwind/RP/PaladinX-009PowerSuit_zpsd92a0340.jpg)</div><em>'Sir, the car is starting to move.' </em>"I'm aware, Artemisia. And I'm on it." Paladin flew from the street in front of the bank, thrusters roaring with power, all the way around to the back where their getaway driver was trying to escape in his car. He wasn't making much headway due to High Voltage's admittedly visually&nbsp; impressive electrical grappling hook, but well, super strength or endurance was not one of High Voltage's powers, so he wouldn't be able to hold on for long. Not that he would need to, with Paladin around. High Voltage was screaming for him to stop the car, a little panicky sounding, but he couldn't blame his partner; the strain on him had to be enormous and also something he wasn't used to. <br><br>So Paladin moved to relieve that strain. The powered suit streaked through the air until coming to a stop right in front of the car, and then both hands grabbed hold of the car's engine hood, pushing to stop it from moving forward. "You can let go now! He's not going anywhere!" Paladin shouted at his laboring partner. A pair of small shoulder mounted machine gun turrets popped out from concealed recesses in the Paladin suit and aimed themselves at the getaway driver. "You have three seconds to turn off the engine and toss the keys out the window, or I can turn you and the rest of the car into bullet-filled scrap. One..." Paladin watched the robber's face pale and he only slammed his feet harder on the accelerator...but of course, the car was going nowhere. And changing gears as the panicking bad guy was doing wouldn't help one iota. Not while the Paladin suit was holding it back. "Two..." Paladin let the turrets start whirring and making noise, as though warming up to shoot. A scare tactic, but one that worked. The frightened thug cut the engine obediently, but hesitated in removing the keys. "Thr-" And the keys were out the window in a flash. "Good. That wasn't so bad, was it?" Paladin walked over to the open driver's seat window, reached in, pulled out Mr Getaway Driver and knocked him out cold with a punch from a heavy metal arm, before dropping him to the ground where he lay in a crumpled heap.<br><br>"All baddies accounted for and down for the count. They'll be sleeping for a bit." Paladin looked back up at the roof where his partner was and gave him a mock salute to acknowledge his work in their simulation success. "Need a lift back down from up there?" Paladin then turned his gaze up to the control room where Recoil, their judge was. He wondered when their scores would be revealed. At least it was over. Now he could head back up to the control room and watch the others, as they had been doing with him, just that he could do so with no more worry over the simulation. What's done was done, after all. Their turn, was over.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>King Serperior</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 18:27:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/q9rulY7.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; Thorn / Samantha<br><strong>Who:</strong>&nbsp; Cassidy Torees / Muerta<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control Room <br><hr><br>Samantha's eyes widened a little as Cass, that sounded better that either name really, described her powers.&nbsp; With a laugh, she said, <strong>"Wow, now I understand why we're given the name of 'Death and Life!'"</strong>&nbsp; She brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, <strong>"Basically, I just control all plantlife.&nbsp; If it's natural plant fibers, then I can control that too."</strong>&nbsp; She nodded to the guy on the other side of the room and spoke in a very low voice, <strong>"See that 'Todd' guy?&nbsp; His pants are completely made of that material."</strong>&nbsp; She twitched her fingers and the threads of his pants loosened and weakened some so that any major activity would cause them to rip down the middle.&nbsp; Walking and light running wouldn't cause harm to them and she could tell that they were a cheap set anyway.<br><br>She turned and watched the first two of the group make their time and was also impressed by them, <strong>"Damn, they were good."</strong>&nbsp; With an easy grin, she turned back to Cass, <strong>"But I think we can do better without being so flashy.&nbsp; What do you say?&nbsp; Have a plan?&nbsp; I've got a lot of seeds of various useful plants all over my person, so I'm pretty versatile."</strong>&nbsp; Despite the grin, she was worried.&nbsp; As far as she knew, Cass couldn't fly or had super speed or stealth systems and it took a few seconds for the seeds to grow into their full size and larger to be useful.&nbsp; She didn't let that show on her face, however, as she clapped with some of the other heroes at the performance.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 20:35:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/Mona2_zps6f4e3fc5.jpg)</div><strong>Joslyn Ross, "Downpour"</strong><br><br>Jos cocked her head as she listened, then thought a moment. "Well, I can control quite a bit of water comfortably. Enough to take out the two goons guarding the hostages, at least. After they're disarmed, I can take out the guys at the tellers. That should clear the inside. All that leaves is the car, an' if we head out at the same time you should have enough time to take out the car. You could melt the tires. Or maybe just hit it with an axe." &nbsp;She folded her arms and smiled. "How's that sound? It's a pretty straightforward scenario."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 20:46:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/Christy2_zpsc6bb3fc0.jpg)</div><strong>Cassidy Torees, "Muerta"</strong><br><br>Cassidy glanced sidelong at The Todd as Thorn worked her magic. The latina snickered slightly. "I don't think he needs any help making an ass of himself, girl." Drawing her gaze back to Thorn, she crossed her arms under her bust and asked, "How fast can you grow something? Can they grow through the concrete? You could slip some vines through the vents to disarm the robbers with the hostages. As long as nobody's in danger, I can take out every pendejo in the bank. Can you take out the getaway car? I think if we want a good time on this, we should split up as opposed to going after one thing an' then the other." <br><br>Cass waited for a response while watching the two men tackle the simulation. Going first was a bit of a risk, since they didn't have anyone else to lean from. They seemed to be handling it well, though, breaking up the robbery with precision and stealth. Stealth wasn't really Cass' way. She always liked to make herself known and use her powers and costume to strike fear into the hearts of criminals. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 21:03:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/GunGirl1_zps37b69ee7.jpg)</div><strong>Gina Cross, "Recoil", Judge</strong><br><br>Gina and HercuLina both watched over their respective groups. Paladin and High Voltage were Gina's first team, tackling the robbers in Simulation Room A. Meanwhile, HercuLina stoically observed Patriot and The Todd in Simulation Room B, the latter unknowingly about to tear his pants in a rather embarrassing fashion. Gina stood passively in front of the window, gazing down on the training room, watching the Class B and Class A take it to the robbers in an organized manner. It was over almost as fast as her demonstration was. She mentally tallied their score in her head and watched the men come back up the elevator. Glancing over her shoulder, she nodded briefly at them.<br><br><em>"Efficient. Could've done it faster, though,"</em> was all Gina had to say. Woman of few words. <em>"Next group ready?"</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>King Serperior</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 21:06:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/q9rulY7.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; Thorn / Samantha<br><strong>Who:</strong>&nbsp; Cassidy Torees / Muerta<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control Room <br><hr><br><strong>"You're right about that, but if he was cold-cocked by you, then he deserved it.&nbsp; Ain't no gentleman if he gets his ass handed to him by a pretty thing like you."</strong>&nbsp; She giggled lightly before turning her full attention back to Cass, <strong>"How fast can I grow something?&nbsp; Hmmm...it usually depends.&nbsp; I can grow a tangle of vines strong enough to lift a few men from a few seeds in about a minute, adding another half minute for them to move into position through those vents.&nbsp; If I have a lil' longer, I can cause rapid evolution of them to become strong enough to burrow through concrete like a badger.&nbsp; Helped out a few people at my home town break apart about a quarter mile of asphalt that way."</strong><br><br>She brought her hand to her lips as she thought about the getaway car, <strong>"I don't know, I mean, if there were a scattering of seeds along the path of the car, I could cause it to crash into a tree or get entangled in a lot of thick, thorny vines.&nbsp; But we'd need to know where the car is and I'd need 'nough time to grow 'em.&nbsp; It'd take about a minute to get them growin'.&nbsp; If we could get a handful under the car, there'd be no getaway as it'd be lifted.&nbsp; Besides, any problems about a jungle growing through the bank or city streets will be eased as I can, if I have some time, make them revert back into seedling form.&nbsp; It'd take about ten minutes or so because it's slower reversing growth."</strong><br><br>Samantha shook her head, <strong>"I don't have the speed and strength of those two, nor do I have the stealth, but I have lots of endurance, so long as I have sunlight.&nbsp; I could possibly use a vine to propel myself onto the car and toss some seeds that are already growin' into the car and stop in there.&nbsp; It wouldn't be a clean stop, but the vines'll do their thing."</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 21:30:53</strong>
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				Shockwave (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9833736#msg9833736)<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/65/1278207809618.jpg)</div><br><br>Everything seemed to be turning out pretty well.&nbsp; Shockwave let a smile cut across her face, slow to form but genuine and relieved.&nbsp; At the question of the car, she let her eyes roll up a bit, doing some calculations.&nbsp; "A car, huh?" she asked.&nbsp; "If it's not going too fast, it should be doable, though I've never tried that before.&nbsp; It definitely wouldn't be enough to make me pass out from the attempt, so I'll give it a go."<br><br>The showy tornado idea got even more of a smile from her as she nodded.&nbsp; "Careful not to cause too much collateral damage, but that's definitely feasible," she said.&nbsp; "Shielding from above will be easy as well, because I can focus the pressure to deflect the air upwards, and..."&nbsp; After a pause, she just nodded.&nbsp; Her partner didn't need an aerodynamics lesson.&nbsp; Gale probably knew a lot of it all from direct experience anyway.&nbsp; "Since they're not real bullets, it should be easy enough to affect a larger area to help them get out, especially if they're mostly focused on you."<br><br>She accepted the hand and returned a squeeze of her own, showing an appreciative friendship that was likely to grow the more they talked.&nbsp; Even if she really didn't make it very far through this, the chance to meet so many people and make new friends was really wonderful.&nbsp; "Well, my dad wanted a girl, and my mom wanted a boy, so..." she started, then realized how long the usual method of telling this story would take.&nbsp; "My powers come from a number of genetic alterations.&nbsp; I can go over a list, or - if you want - I can just send the data to your EV for some basic explanations.&nbsp; Although, a lot of the mix and match effects haven't been fully tested yet; apparently I have no alcohol tolerance at all, for example."<br><br>It took Shockwave a few moments to realize that she was just stalling, not wanting to go into the full details.&nbsp; There would be enough time to explain after the mission, though.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Saric</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 21:38:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://картинки.cc/img/4/8/7/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BD,%20%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B8%D0%BD,%20%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%80,%20%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA,%202560x1600.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; Dragon's Ire (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9841713#msg9841713)<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control room<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Downpour<br><hr><br>Karn nodded. "I'd intended to heat the air <em>inside</em> the tire and blow them that way, but if I just melt the <em>bottoms</em> of the tires to the road... It wouldn't make any noise until he tried to drive away, then 'pop!'. That's a great idea. The tellers seem to be behind bulletproof glass, so once the hostages are safe I can just run in and disarm them with my chains... we'll lose points if they shoot anything, or me for that matter, but I'm bulletproof myself so it shouldn't be a major issue."<br><br>He paused a moment in thought. "How's this sound? You break left while I break right, if you see the car you hit me with a little water to signal. If it's on ether side I try and melt the tires without the driver noticing then smash in through one of the windows while you walk through the front door. You take out the guys by the hostages while they're distracted and I move to get the two by the tellers. Then we head out and lasso the driver when he tries to run. If the car's out back we hit the inside first and I just blow the tires when we get outside, he'll get further away and there's more chance of an accident, but whatever idiot designed this challenge decided speed was more important then safety when they made time a judging criteria."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MasterOfMyFate</strong> on <strong>18-04-2014, 23:20:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a2/4f/c6/a24fc698f55cd62a90821a21d388e1e7.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; High Voltage<br><strong>Where:</strong> Day 1 Event<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Paladin, Open<br><hr><br>As soon as Paladin had the situation handled, and when he let Jonathan know that everything was ok, Jonathan let the electric grapple dissipate. Noticing that the vehicle was turned off and the driver was dealt with, Jonathan smiled to himself. They were done. The situation was handled and all of the crooks were incapacitated. They were done. Jonathan saluted back to Paladin as Paladin asked whether or not he needed a ride down. Shaking his head, Jonathan jumped off the building with his legs slightly bent and his arms pointing his palms at the ground. Electricity shot from his palms and legs, connecting to the building and the ground in large arcs. They didn't leave any trace of burns, but they slowed Jonathan's decent down to the ground at a safe pace. The pace was slow enough that Jonathan could land on his feet no problem. Walking towards Paladin, Jonathan spoke.<br><br>"That was another trick I could pull off. I can go down, but not up... at least not yet. I think we are done here. Come on. Let's head up." Jonathan tapped Paladin on his left robo shoulder before walking towards the elevator. Jonathan figured they had some decent scores. Hell, they were the ones who worked their asses to make sure not a single round left any of the thugs' chambers. That had to count for something. Also, they could nab the getaway car without them getting even pass a block. That, right there, was teamwork.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>20-04-2014, 01:25:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/Christy3_zpsa91c3737.jpg)</div><strong>Cassidy Torres, "Muerta"</strong><br><br>Cassidy rubbed the back of her neck a little, thinking to herself. "Mm. Sounds like everything you got takes time, girl. Perhaps you just focus on taking out that car? Start looking as soon as we're out of the elevator. Try to get to it undetected and use some seeds to stop it from moving. I think I can handle the bank if I can get the element of surprise. I see on the cameras there exactly what I need," she bobbed her head, indicating one of the monitors showing the inside of the building. "See the ceiling? Sprinkler head. I worked in a warehouse for a bit an' those things don't just go off when there's smoke. You hit one hard enough, it breaks the seal and out comes the water. It might be just the distraction I need to take out the dumbasses guarding the hostages. If you can get the car before they figure out what's up then we're home free."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>20-04-2014, 01:34:54</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/Mona2_zps6f4e3fc5.jpg)</div><strong>Joslyn Ross, "Downpour"</strong><br><br>Jos shrugged her shoulders at Karn, "If you find the car first and melt the tires, we won't have to worry about it. If it's 'round back, you can do it about as loud as you like and it won't alert the guys inside, right? Then, you join me inside and help me finish off the other robbers. I can suppress the ones with the hostages. I can send in a pretty powerful jet of water, enough to knock them right on their asses. That should incapacitate 'em without damaging anything." She nodded to herself, thinking this was a good plan. At least the start of one. Glancing up at Karn, she continued, "We can run the inside easy, it's the getaway car that's the twist. You're the one that can take it out quicker and easier."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>22-04-2014, 18:18:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/PunchHisFace_zps5b16ed96.jpg)</div><br>Chad checks his watch, then smiles and looks up.<strong>"The Merry Prankster? Is she here? Has anyone seen her?"</strong> said Chad, the host smiling and scanning the room for the heroine. The smile seemed genuine for once. Perhaps he was finally enjoying himself. Who could blame him? Watching heroes fight in these sims was pretty fun. <br><br>After a minute or two of quiet murmuring from the crowd of assembled contestants, a production assistant enters the room through a side door, looking to be in a panic. He looks around nervously, as if unsure, then runs up to Chad and stammers out, <em>"M-Mr. Thorpe, we found The Merry Prankster... She's d-dead, sir. In her room."</em><br><br>The revelation sends ripples of silence through the room, all the quiet discussions suddenly stopping as everyone looks on with wide eyes. Everyone except Recoil, HercuLina, and Chad. HercuLina doesn't budge from her spot by one of the overlooking windows, she remains there with arms folded, impassively staring out at the empty sim room. Recoil glances sidelong at HercuLina, but otherwise makes no move, her face not betraying any emotion; typical Recoil. Chad is still smiling. Still Chad.<br><br><strong>"How unfortunate. It's always tragic when someone passes, especially someone who wanted to do so much good for the world, but we all knew she had 'vices', so it comes as no surprise that she overdosed. Unfortunately, her will just wasn't strong enough to resist that temptation, and for that, America mourns. She wouldn't want The Hero Project to stop, though!" </strong>he smiles.<br><br><em>"S-sir, I didn't say that she ov-"</em><br><strong><br>"No, the show must go on! Let's get the next groups inside the simulations while we play back a montage of all the fond moments we've had with The Merry Prankster!" </strong>He glances off to the side at the assistant, <strong>"Go wait in my office. Now."</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>assleigh</strong> on <strong>23-04-2014, 07:33:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://adventureaquarium.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/dsc_6226-2.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Abigail "the Green Gale" Ostria<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control Room<br><strong>Tag:</strong> Shockwave<br><hr><br>The Green Gale watched the first team make impressive time as they took down the robbers hard and fast. She nodded at the monitors and then said to Shockwave, "No pressure, right... We'll have to see if we can do better... I wonder why the electro-dude didn't zap the car and fry its computer..." she mused aloud to her partner, sounding more genuinely confused then catty. She applauded their win and cheered for them as they came back into the control room through the elevator.<br><br>The mood in the Control Room changed radically as Chad called for the Merry Prankster who was no where to be seen. The Green Gale remembered her from earlier rounds in the competition, she was hard to miss after all, but hadn't really spoken to her. Hearing of her death, though, shook Abigail as she'd lived a blessed life, both her parents were alive as were her grandparents so she was largely someone untouched by death. The idea that someone like her had died all of a sudden chilled her so much she missed the interplay between Chad and his PA... Until he called for the next group and no one stepped forward.<br><br>The Green Gale looked at Shockwave for a moment and her eyes told her partner she felt that this was /their/ moment. As Chad said, 'the show must go on'... And precious moments of dead air were going out across the world. She took Shockwave's hand and hopped down from their perch saying softly, "Like we planned... Ok... We need to show everyone that no matter what happens, heroes always soldier on." She wrapped them up in a good, warm, stiff breeze that swept them towards the open elevator doors gracefully, as she looked Chad's way and as the two of them landed inside the elevator The Green Gail said with a jaunty wink, "We're ready when you are... The boys showed you theirs... Now it's our turn."&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>23-04-2014, 07:39:21</strong>
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				Shockwave (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9833736#msg9833736)<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/65/1278207809618.jpg)</div><br><br>The sudden news about the Merry Prankster was shocking, and yet not completely unexpected.&nbsp; Drugs, though?&nbsp; That was much less likely.&nbsp; Feasible?&nbsp; Perhaps.&nbsp; But then, with all the cameras, they were likely to know.<br><br>A much more likely scenario occurred to Shockwave: someone wanted to win badly enough to kill off the other contestants.&nbsp; Furthermore, the organization didn't want to step in and figure out the culprit themselves.&nbsp; They wanted this crew to do so, to figure things out on their own without causing a panic or having any major effect on the show.<br><br>Alternatively, this was all part of the test, and advertised loudly to everyone else.&nbsp; She didn't believe that the death would be deliberately caused by the Olympians, but they could turn it to their advantage.<br><br>Other possibilities existed.&nbsp; The Merry Prankster might not actually be dead, and it might not be a conspiracy even if she was.&nbsp; However, she couldn't let any of it distract her from the task at hand.&nbsp; She could put her full attention to the considerations later.<br><br>She silently walked along with Gale, giving her a nod of acceptance for the plan to move ahead.&nbsp; Stepping next to her partner in the elevator, Shockwave put her arms akimbo in heroic pose for the cameras.&nbsp; Only after the doors closed did she force a smile to Gale, putting everything but the immediate plan out of her mind.&nbsp; "We got this."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Saric</strong> on <strong>23-04-2014, 07:51:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://картинки.cc/img/4/8/7/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BD,%20%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B8%D0%BD,%20%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%80,%20%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA,%202560x1600.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; Dragon's Ire (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9841713#msg9841713)<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control room<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Downpour, Chad<br><hr><br>Karn nodded to his partner. "Sounds like we have a plan then."<br><br>Suddenly the world seemed to shift, an aide ran in and reported a contestant dead! Mind whirling Karn waited for the others to volunteer and the cameras to move on before approaching the host. "Sir, with respect, once this round is over I would like to view both the place of death and the corpse. If there are any illusions I should be able to see through them."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin of Lust</strong> on <strong>23-04-2014, 08:45:59</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: left;"><strong>&nbsp; Xavier White, 'Paladin'</strong></div><br><div class="floatleft">(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee80/KaiStormwind/RP/PaladinX-009PowerSuit_zpsd92a0340.jpg)</div>Paladin watched High Voltage pull off another nifty electrical trick with his powers to come down safely from the roof without his help, and he couldn't help but feel impressed. These Class As...They really took the cake. As they took the elevator back up to the control room, Paladin was feeling rather satisfied with his performance with High Voltage. He had kept a timer running from the start of the simulation, and while they didn't beat HercuLina and Recoil's time, they ran them pretty close. When the doors opened, Xavier took a quick glance at Recoil; still as impassive as ever, betraying nothing of what she thought about their performance. No matter. He was confident he did well. There was scattered applause and cheering from some of the other contestants, the Green Gale notably one of them, to which Paladin acknowledged and responded to with a slightly stiff (he's in a heavy metal suit, what did you expect?) bow in return. The other contestants were now all engaged in discussion, having seen two of their number already attempt and succeed with the simulation.<br><br>That is, until Chad started to look for the Merry Prankster. Xavier had seen and chatted with her yesterday, but only briefly. Once he left for the pool, he didn't see her again for the rest of the day. Well, a quick scan of the people assembled in the control room revealed no sign of the Merry Prankster. And then came the bombshell. The production assistant running in, all flustered and panicking, was not a good sign. The Merry Prankster was dead, in her room. Xavier looked around at all the other contestants, as well as the judges, his own reaction masked by the helmet he wore. This was shocking news, and Xavier was taken aback by such a development. The two judges didn't seem to care much, and the other contestants were mostly in various states of shock and disbelief. Most disturbingly, Chad was still wearing that practiced fake smile of his on his face. Might have been a little more forced and strained this time though. And the way he immediately pushed it off to being an overdose accident was outrageously insulting to the Merry Prankster, even if he didn't know her well. <br><br>The soft, stammering and stuttering production assistant tried to get some words in, though Chad cut him off quickly. But the Paladin suit picked it all up. It warranted listening to again. "Artemisia, kill all external audio feed, then replay what Chad and his assistant said to each other." As a montage of the Merry Prankster's participation thus far in the tryouts played on screens, Paladin was quietly listening to the conversation between Chad and the production assistant again, now suspecting that there was clearly a little something more going on than the Hero Project was letting on. Xavier was not a conspiracy theorist, not by a long shot (though some of his fellow contestants might well be), but the TV show might just have gotten a little more dangerous than what they had been expecting.<br><br>As Chad asked for the next group to go and attempt the simulation, the Green Gale and Shockwave glided just off the ground and gracefully into the elevator, carried by one of the Green Gale's signature breezes. Paladin watched the doors close before silently walking over to the windows overlooking Simulation Room A to watch their run at the simulation. The metal suited hero wannabe pondered if any of the other heroes caught that exchange between the two; it was soft, but his suit managed to get it, though he doubted that too many of the others would have heard it. How many of them had cogs turning in their heads trying to make sense of things? And how many wanted to play detective? <br><br>Well, at least one of them wanted to do his own little investigation. Karn was asking to go look at the Merry Prankster's room after the simulation runs were over. Paladin had no doubt that he would be shot down, probably told to leave it to the authorities or something. Or that her body had already been moved. The other contestants technically had no business in interfering with things and if the Olympians weren't worried, maybe they shouldn't be. In any case, if they wanted to keep something from the contestants, a program as well funded as the Hero Project wouldn't do a half-assed job with it. Maybe he was thinking too much, and there was really nothing much to it. Regardless though, this was a stark reminder that they could very well die in non-simulations; the PIs were not immortal or omnipotent. Things were worrying, but Xavier could do nothing; not even precautionary measures, seeing as he knew nothing of what was going on. So best to focus on the competition for now. There was a time and place for thinking like a detective and figuring out what was the deal with the Merry Prankster's passing. Not now, with nothing but the barest of suspicions to go on with. Now he would watch the Green Gale and Shockwave try their hand at the simulation he just completed minutes earlier.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>23-04-2014, 20:19:10</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://cdn-premiere.ladmedia.fr/var/premiere/storage/images/cinema/photos/reportages/photos-percy-jackson-et-le-voleur-de-foudre-qui-est-qui/brandon-t--jackson-est-grover/32154111-1-fre-FR/Brandon-T--Jackson-est-Grover_portrait_w858.jpg)</div><strong>Darrius King, "Rho"</strong><br><br><hr><br>He'd been partying enough in his life up to this point that he wasn't a stranger to that 'not great' sensation he had when they were all scrambled awake at dawn. His dad never showed mercy, and he had been forced to patrol while trying to get over a case of 'party fever' from the night before countless times. He didn't like it, but it wouldn't do much to slow him down. He watched Recoil and HercuLina take down the bad guys ridiculously fast and listened to Chad explain today's challenge. He remained mostly quiet when he saw who he was paired with. The Prankster. <br><br>He squinted underneath his hood as he tried to think of her powers, and when it came to him, he knew this would be hard. She seemed like a great person, but in a situation like this, they were very limited and he knew he'd have to do the Lion's Share of the work. He didn't have a problem with that, and he was sure together they could plan something where they both came out looking good. It was just going to take a bit of ingenuity. Something made him scratch his head though...just where <em>was</em> Prankster? He saw everyone except her here today, and already he felt his confidence beginning to fade. <br><br>He just kept working on strategies though as Volt and Paladin were announced to be the first ones up. He watched them and nodded in approval; not as fast as Recoil and HercuLina, but then again they weren't Olympians just yet. Still, they had a very respectable time and nice teamwork. Then he got a bombshell. Prankster was dead, and as horrible as that was, he felt bad when his brain made him wonder what that meant for him. But wait...OD'd? No one said anything about Overdosing. Either Chad was just spinning that on the fly to try and raise viewer numbers, or he slipped up. Either way he'd find out. "Fuck...really? She died?!"<br><br>&nbsp;He was quietly talking to himself but with a hint of frenzied excitement as his partner was now dead, which meant he could be disqualified or have to run this course on his own...any number of things that would make it a lot damn harder to even pass the first assignment much less win. He watched Karn go over to Chad and ask to let him look over the crime scene and the body, then felt his own legs moving. He put a hand on his shoulder and smiled at Chad. "Don't worry about him, Chad. He's just overenthusiastic. We're all heroes and he's still in that <em>mode</em> ya know?"<br><br>&nbsp;He said mode with air quotes to get his point across. Putting a bit of pressure back on the giant's shoulder, he gestured for him to follow him away from Chad. "Listen, man. This could be nothin', or it could be somethin' big. Either way goin' to Chad isn't the way to get results. If he says no, we're fucked. If he says yes, I got a feeling there's gonna be consequences or somethin' fishy." All of this was said in a hushed whisper so only Karn could here. Looking around to make sure no one was focused on them, he spoke again. "Let's get this out of the way. Finish Day 1. Then we try and find out what happened our way. There's nothin' in this world that can keep me out of somewhere, so stick with me and we'll find out what's goin on, but we need to do it covert. Ninja style or we'll be dead in the water before we get started...agreed?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>King Serperior</strong> on <strong>23-04-2014, 20:23:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/q9rulY7.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; Thorn / Samantha<br><strong>Who:</strong>&nbsp; Cassidy Torees / Muerta<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control Room <br><hr><br>She looked down as Cass commented on her speed, <strong>"Yeah, but once they start growing, the plants grow fast.&nbsp; They just are slow to start."</strong>&nbsp; Thorn looked at the screen for a moment before responding, "I can take out the car.&nbsp; There's only one guy, right?&nbsp; I can handle him with ease.&nbsp; As for the sprinklers, if you can get them activated before and take them out, you should be fine."&nbsp; <br><br>Thorn jerked her head over when she heard of the death of one of their own.&nbsp; She gasped, her hand over her mouth in shock, <strong>"Oh my God!&nbsp; That's horrible!"</strong>&nbsp; If only she had known about that woman's drug problems, she may have been able to grow a plant whose leaves, when ground into paste and eaten, can flush most impurities from the blood in about ten minutes.&nbsp; She saved a couple of cows that walked into some rattlesnakes last year like that.&nbsp; She shook her head and tried to refocus on the now.&nbsp; If she died, then there was noting that Thorn could do now...unless...<br><br><strong>"Cass, girl, how long does someone have to be dead before you can't see their last moments?&nbsp; Girl, you may be able to shed light on this terrible thing."</strong>&nbsp; She reached out to lightly hold Cass's hand, her eyes glimmering with hope.&nbsp; Her thoughts didn't turn down dark paths of suspicion, but rather, she looked forward to helping in any way.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>24-04-2014, 07:48:57</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/Character%20Portraits/Tilly1.jpg)</div><br>As Shockwave and Green Gale headed for the elevator, the doors dinged and who should pass them by but <strong>Hellfire.</strong> The tall, punkish woman was pulling back the hood of her long coat as she stepped out, brushing between the two other women headed into the elevator car. She was tall and thin, with green eyes that shone with mischief and a shock of hair dyed fire engine red. Hellfire never wore a costume -unless one considered her normal state of dress a costume, which might not be far off- and instead always wore her signature coat; a black, sleeveless number with a hood. <br><br>"Where have you been?" said HercuLina, steely blue gaze narrowed at Hellfire, "You were supposed to judge this. Recoil had to come in." <br><br>Recoil just rolled her shoulders in a slight, non-committal shrug. <br><br>"I had things to take care of. Don't get'cher panties in a wad, Lina" retorted Hellfire, offering a dismissive wave. "You want me here or not?"<br><br>HercuLina stared at Hellfire, obviously biting back some kind of insult. She maintained her poise and composure, tilting her chin up. "You might as well at least stay and watch. Perhaps you can offer your opinion from time to time." Lina glanced back at the sim room again, obviously having considered the matter settled. <br><br>Hellfire shrugged and grinned at one of the floating cameras before strolling into the room a bit further and leaning back against a wall. She eyed the contestants from there, grinning at the group of nineteen people staring at her. Inside the small knot of contestants, <strong>Cassidy Torres</strong> was talking with Thorn. Cass looked at the nature-loving woman and shook her head from side to side. "Sorry, girl, death has to be recent for me to do that. Like within ten minutes. If it's any longer than that, then the brain has been dead too long for me to get a vision. Who knows when the Prankster died? Last night sometime? Hours ago, probably. Even if she just died right when that assistant came up here, we'd never make it to the room in time. Besides, there's no way they'd let us."<br><br>Speaking of being denied, across the room, Karn and Rho were talking with <strong>Chad,</strong> who was putting on his fake smile for the two of them. It obviously didn't reach his eyes. It never did. This time, there was more than his passive look behind it. There was malice in his eyes. He stared straight at the two contestants, even putting a hand on Rho's shoulder as he spoke.<strong> "That's great that you want to help, fellas. You have a contest to win, though, so get back to it. Just put this whole incident out of your heads. It's unfortunate this had to happen, but that woman had a history of substance abuse problems. We thought she was over it, but apparently she wasn't. Perhaps it was this high-pressure situation. Being a hero is tough work."</strong> He smiled again, then looked at his watch. Second time since the announcement of the death. Chad turned away, considering the subject closed.<br><br><div align="center"><strong>"Green Gale and Shockwave on the floor! Let's see how they do, everybody!"</strong></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>assleigh</strong> on <strong>24-04-2014, 08:43:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://adventureaquarium.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/dsc_6226-2.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Abigail "the Green Gale" Ostria<br><strong>Where:</strong> Simulation Chamber<br><strong>Tag:</strong> Shockwave<br><hr><br>The Green Gale paused in midflight and almost fell to the floor when Hellfire, her hero, passed between her and Shockwave. On the inside she was experiencing a full on fan-gasm as she'd be SO close to the woman she'd admired on sooooo many levels it was nuts. She looked at Shockwaved then back at Hellfire as the elevator's doors closed and they began their descent to the Simulation Chamber. She appreciated her partner's confidence in their chances and as they rode down but at odd moments her mind flashed the various images of Hellfire it had captured in their brief time spent in each other's company.<br><br>The elevator door dinged then opened and she wafted forward on a breeze she commanded, her feet never touching the ground. She looked to Shockwave and asked, "Want to join me on a cloud as we wait for this all to begin?" Yes, she knew Shockwave could fly on her own, but wanted to make light of their situation and cut the tedium of waiting for the room to go from an empty shell to the cityscape the bank robbery was happening within. A stray thought hit her and she asked Shockwave, "Can you open the bank's doors so I don't smash them open going in hot and fast? I don't know if we'll lose points for property damage but I'm thinking we will."<br><br>The space around them changed as the Green Gale spoke with her partner and the countdown began, silencing her. Her body hummed with adrenaline and anticipation. So much had gone into getting here and this was the moment to prove that she belonged in the competition and on the Olympians.<br>3<br>2<br>1<br>GO!<br><br>As they'd discussed, the Green Gale rocketted towards the bank, her sihouette obscurred from view by the winds she'd wrapped around herself like a rapidly swirling cloak that roared with the power of a tamed tornedo. The twister-girl swooped in and rose high in the air, making a show of power meant to draw the robbers' attention, and most importantly their gun barrels, off their kneeling hostages and onto her. The winds snapped and cracked ominously as the Green Gale released a portion of them to crash into the four bank robbbers' chests sending them careening into the walls or bullettproof glass closest to them, the way a hurricane casually tosses aside cars, trees and even houses. Where she aimed her winds was a critical part of the plan she worked out with Shockwave, because as she worked high, her partner was working down low to further protect the hostages from the bullets of their captors and the winds her partner wielded.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>24-04-2014, 08:54:12</strong>
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				Shockwave (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9833736#msg9833736)<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/65/1278207809618.jpg)</div><br><br>The sudden appearance of Hellfire caught Shockwave's curiosity, committing her appearance to memory but filing it all away for later so that she could focus upon the test.&nbsp; Shockwave didn't believe in coincidences, but she just couldn't think about it right now.&nbsp; If she let herself really dwell on how someone was...<br><br>"Sure," Shockwave agreed, giving her partner a nod and forcing away the other situation.&nbsp; "I'll just need you to let me get into a good spot first, then."<br><br><hr><br>At the sudden appearance of the Green Gale, the robbers couldn't help but panic.&nbsp; They failed to notice how the winds were blocked from so much as touching the hostages, and one of the robbers managed to get off a shot before hitting the wall.<br><br>Accompanied by a sudden scream from the poor girl who was in the way for the shot, the bullet screamed its way to a few feet from her face, then stopped dead rapidly enough to drop to the ground, bouncing harmlessly with its momentum stolen.&nbsp; Confusion briefly took the group, until Shockwave stepped into view.<br><br>The wind whipped at her hair and sent the golden locks splaying, until she got down upon a knee in a universal gesture for the hostages to stay low. She offered a smile and an outstretched hand, saying, "Come on, let's get you out of here."&nbsp; <br><br>Trepidation turned to desperation as the hostages quickly crawled their way over, and with their safety all but assured, Shockwave peeked back to check for any sign of the getaway vehicle.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Saric</strong> on <strong>24-04-2014, 23:22:57</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://картинки.cc/img/4/8/7/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BD,%20%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B8%D0%BD,%20%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%80,%20%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA,%202560x1600.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; Dragon's Ire (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9841713#msg9841713)<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control room<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Chad, Rho<br><hr><br>Karn shrugged off Rho's hand and started unwinding his scarf, outwardly ignoring the third judge's entrance though he made a note of the exchange. Once the scarf was removed it became evident why he wore it. The patterning of fine scales, in a light metallic green, along his forehead, nose, and cheekbones was more exotic then monstrous but would be more then enough to scare small children. Furthermore the forked tongue and slightly pointed teeth, including proper fangs instead of 'canines', left an impression of 'other' but were not necessarily frightening... unlike the smile he gave to Chad. "I have <em>very</em> good hearing Mr. Thorpe. So I <em>know</em> she didn't overdose, whatever you may claim. If you don't want me to see the body that's that... but if you speak poorly of the dead again, especially such lies, they will need a new host while you get your <em>wretched smiling face put back together again</em>! Have I made myself clear?" The tone was light but the words were spoken softly, not in a whisper which actually carries farther, but simply softly, and the smile, except for that first savage flash, was a smile as fake as Chad's own. To the rest of the world everything was amicable and ordinary... but Karn's shoulders where tight as he turned and stalked away.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>25-04-2014, 20:17:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/PunchHisFace_zps5b16ed96.jpg)</div><br>Chad was no stranger to being around PI's, so when Karn flashed him a razor-toothed smile, the host just grinned back without flinching. He stood there and waited for Dragon's Ire to walk away, then beamed right at the cameras and proudly announced, <strong>"You won't believe what Dragon's Ire just told me, America! He's so affected by The Merry Prankster's passing that he's not going to let Rho go without a partner! Can you believe it? He just volunteered to take on the simulation alone! Up after Thorn and Shockwave; Dragon's Ire all on his own! What an unexpected turn of events, folks! But let's not waste time listening to me talk,"</strong> he let out a fake laugh, <strong>"Let's go down to the floor and see how two of our lovely ladies are handling things!"</strong><br><br>As Karn brushed by HercuLina, the woman's steel blue gaze settled on him and followed him. <br><br>Across the room, Hellfire was laughing.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>assleigh</strong> on <strong>25-04-2014, 21:02:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://adventureaquarium.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/dsc_6226-2.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Abigail "the Green Gale" Ostria<br><strong>Where:</strong> Simulation Chamber<br><strong>Tag:</strong> Shockwave<br><hr><br>The Green Gale heard the gunshot go off and her attention naturally went to where the bullet was travelling. She smiled as Shockwave made good with her word and stopped the bullet as the genetically modified blonde led the hostages out of the bank. She was gratified to see things playing out as they'd expected it to, and as she looked over the bank robber's she'd pinned to the walls she chuckled and flipped her wrist at them in a broad gesture ripping their weapons from their hands and sending them skittering into a corner far out of the way. <br><br>"I've got a lock on this, Shockwave," the Green Gale said as she gave her partner a nod. She wince a little as the strain of holding up the four robbers started to get to her. She took a deep breath in and let a long breath out and she felt herself get a second wind as her focus returned and she felt a new strength flow through her. "Go for the Get Away ca. Before he realizes the jig is up,"&nbsp; she called out to Shockwave, encouraging her to move to stage 2 of their plan. Then she flew towards the open bank doors and brought her captives with her as she swept the four baddies into a big caccoon of wind that flowed out of the bank in her wake. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>25-04-2014, 21:39:10</strong>
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				Shockwave (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9833736#msg9833736)<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/65/1278207809618.jpg)</div><br><br>Hearing that Gale had everything under control was more than good enough for her.&nbsp; With the bank handled, Shockwave moved quickly back out into the street, checking around to determine the location for the getaway car.<br><br>When the screeching tires caught her attention to the proper vehicle, Shockwave raised up her arm to help her focus, lifting the car a few inches from the ground.&nbsp; Although the tires kept on spinning, and the driver floored it to do his best to give it some gas, inertia quickly gave way to air friction and the car halted.&nbsp; As if caught in reverse or some giant magnet, the vehicle moved backwards, coming back next to Shockwave as if coming to pick her up.&nbsp; After she peeked inside, the vehicle shut off, the pilot smacked his head against the dashboard and the entire car dropped down with a sharp thud.<br><br>It had only taken moments, but lifting an entire car had taken quite a lot of energy.&nbsp; Her head hurt, her stomach felt nauseated and she really wanted to lay down.&nbsp; She was going to have to practice on that level of ability to actually improve, but for the moment, none of her discomfort showed on her face.&nbsp; She raised a fist in a show of triumph, looking to the cameras with a look that challenged any criminals to try taking her on.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Saric</strong> on <strong>25-04-2014, 21:40:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://картинки.cc/img/4/8/7/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BD,%20%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B8%D0%BD,%20%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%80,%20%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA,%202560x1600.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; Dragon's Ire (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9841713#msg9841713)<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control room<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Chad, Downpour<br><hr><br>Karn turned at looked at Chad after his announcement, eyes flashing crimson in the control room lights, expression unreadable. Then he turned and crossed the room back to Downpour giving her a short bow, expression serious as his eyes shifted to a more neutral yellow. "My apologies Lady, but it seems we shall have to wait for another time to fight beside one another. Best of luck in your endeavors."<br><br>Walking away he gave Rho a nod before settling down alone in a shadowed corner... brooding. Things were not as they seemed and he must begin studying the puzzle now.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MasterOfMyFate</strong> on <strong>27-04-2014, 03:27:49</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a2/4f/c6/a24fc698f55cd62a90821a21d388e1e7.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; High Voltage<br><strong>Where:</strong> Day 1 Event<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Paladin, Open<br><hr><br>Jonathan felt sick. Earlier, he arrived to the room where the contestants gathered only to find that the woman, The Merry Prankster, has been found deceased. Drug overdose they said. Jonathan remembered talking to her and remembered for some reason she left without saying a word. Jonathan, taking this into account, believed that he was the last person to have spoken to her before her inevitable death. The judges look unfazed and Chad was being more fake smiles than he could stand at the moment. However, when Dragon's Ire tried to bring something to Chad's attention, Chad announced that Karn will be facing his simulation alone. How about that? Jonathan did not believe for a second that he volunteered for this.<br><br>This game was fishy. And not the good kind of fishy like salmon when it's cooked right. No. Unexpected death, cover-up stories, and those on the inside look suspicious themselves. No. This was no game. Jonathan went to a wall to lean on with his back while he bent forward on his knees with his hands on his knees. To other people, he may look exhausted. In reality, Jonathan was sick to his stomach all the while thinking. He couldn't stop thinking. If anyone were to walk up to him silently, they'd could get the drop on him as a testament on how much this situation bothered him. Jonathan then looked up at Rho. The dude had no partner. He needed someone and so does this Dragon's Ire fellow.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MzHyde</strong> on <strong>28-04-2014, 02:21:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/Christy3_zpsa91c3737.jpg)</div><strong>Cassidy Torres, "Muerta"</strong><br><br>As soon as the elevator doors opened, Gail had <strong>Cassidy</strong> reaching in and yanking the blonde out of it. Cass swept the heroine up into her arms and grinned broadly at her. "Way to, Chica! You two kicked some ass out there!" She pressed a firm kiss to the other woman's lips, letting the embrace linger a moment before the latina breaks it and sets her lover back down again, one hand lightly cupping the blonde's ass. "It's too bad I'm going to have to go out there with Thorn and blow that time out of the water," she says, playfully pinching Gail's rump.<br><br>Across the room, <strong>Chad</strong> chimes in, interrupting the brief moment of playful teasing and intimacy. <strong>"Not so fast, Muerta! I believe Dragon's Ire is up next! I can't wait to see how he tackles the course alone! Can't you?"</strong> He offers, smiling broadly. <br><br>All eyes turn to Karn, contestant and judge alike. Even HercuLina stops watching her group for a moment to lock eyes with Karn from across the room. Hellfire continues to snicker quietly, amused at the dragon's predicament. The only one that doesn't seem to care, as usual, is Recoil. She stands as coolly impassive as ever. A brief bit of support comes from Downpour, who pats his arm and wishes him luck before going over to join her new partner, Rho. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Saric</strong> on <strong>28-04-2014, 04:31:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://картинки.cc/img/4/8/7/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BD,%20%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B8%D0%BD,%20%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%80,%20%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA,%202560x1600.jpg)</div><strong>Alias / Name:</strong>&nbsp; Dragon's Ire (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9841713#msg9841713)<br><strong>Where:</strong> Control room<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Chad, Everyone in the control room.<br><hr><br>Karn brooded, Karn got angry but was able to control it... then Chad talked again... The crimson flash of his eyes actually managed to overpower light in the control room for a moment as he looked up, his skin was rippling and his savage grin reveled his teeth growing into carnivorous fangs. His voice was dangerously calm and controlled when he spoke. "The Dragon... is <em>angry</em>."<br><br>Turning he stalked to the elevator, flesh bulging unnaturally with new muscle even as dots appeared on his skin and grew into metallic green scales. Entering he jabbed the button, accidentally punching one of his new claws straight through it, before sending the command via EV. On the trip down his transformation continued on live TV, when it ended he'd put on roughly a hundred <em>pounds</em> of muscle, become covered in armored scales, grew two leathery wings out of his back, and had his face bulge forward into a saurian visage with slits for the nose and golden slitted eyes glowing from blood red orbs.<br><br>As soon as the countdown ended he leapt out of the elevator and into the air, one powerful down stroke of dragon wings and he was flying. A single pass over the bank revealed the getaway car. He dived and landed beside the driver's side door, one arm punching through the window like it was no more substantial then a cobweb, two blows of the drivers head against the wheel (carefully missing the horn) and he was out. Once again Karn leapt into the air, flapped twice for added height, then dived again, twisting at the last second to crash through one of the bank windows and smash a scaled fist into the head of each of the robbers by the hostages. His momentum spend on the hapless thieves, he turned and planted his clawed feet in the carpet, one beat of his wings to send the remaining thieves staggering into the bulletproof teller screens and a another, together with a quick release of talons and a hop, propelled him into them just as they started to recover. He promptly seized their heads and banged them together once.<br><br>Gathering the limp forms of the erstwhile bandits, he carried them outside and dropped them in a heap, before throwing back his head and unleashing a animal scream of rage and challenge, along with a blast of flame, into the empty air. Altogether he'd taken under a minute to complete the simulation, broken a car window, a bank window, torn twelve gouges in the bank's carpet, and caused the criminals to fire two wild shots which had caused property damage but hurt no one. It was the most collateral damage of any run to date, on ether side, but it was a respectable time and none of the hostages were hurt. It was also flashy as hell, especially that victory cry.<br><br>The price of that victory became evident in the elevator ride up, as his transformation ended and left him in an exhausted heap in a corner of the box. When the doors opened again he tiredly heaved himself out before staggering to the back of the room and laying down right there on the floor. "Ow. <em>Now</em> I remember why I wanted to learn how to control that..." Despite his words and behavior he appeared to have sustained no damage, other then his exhaustion, from anything in the sim.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-04-2014, 04:52:53</strong>
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				Shockwave (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9833736#msg9833736)<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/65/1278207809618.jpg)</div><br><br>As she came up from the elevator, she couldn't help but smile at seeing Muerta already ready to congratulate her partner.&nbsp; It was wonderful to see people who could find each other and manage to find love.&nbsp; Maybe she was a little bit jealous, but it was wonderful all the same.<br><br>Giving Gale a smile, she decided to just leave be and let the two girls enjoy each other's company.&nbsp; It wouldn't affect their new friendship, but Shockwave knew that she wouldn't want someone else being a distraction if she managed to find love.<br><br>Besides, her head was still spinning from lifting that car.&nbsp; Moving over to the side, she slumped down upon the floor, rubbing her temples.&nbsp; Everything had gone really well, and she almost certainly had a fantastic chance of getting that custom uniform now.&nbsp; At least, she hoped...
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>28-04-2014, 10:42:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://cdn-premiere.ladmedia.fr/var/premiere/storage/images/cinema/photos/reportages/photos-percy-jackson-et-le-voleur-de-foudre-qui-est-qui/brandon-t--jackson-est-grover/32154111-1-fre-FR/Brandon-T--Jackson-est-Grover_portrait_w858.jpg)</div><strong>Darrius King, "Rho"</strong><br><br><hr><br>Hellfire who'd been mysteriously absent before showed up, as well as showing off her attitudinal issues. He liked that, plus she was sexy as all hell. He probably didn't stand a chance, but there was nothing that said he couldn't appreciate her from a distance. His eyes only roved for a moment though, as he and Karn were still being talked at by Chad, and Karn shrugged his hand off his shoulder. Dammit he hated it when people didn't listen to reason. He could see the anger and hate behind the fake visage Chad put on for the masses, and when he felt that grubby hand on his shoulder, he wanted to crush it.<br><br>&nbsp;But he kept his cool; he wouldn't get anywhere with that kind of behavior. He simply nodded along with what the man had to say. He would have said something, but got completely blindsided by Karn revealing what he looked like under that scarf and threatening to...well he wasn't quite sure exactly what he was threatening Chad with. Just that it involved him extensive facial reconstructive surgery if he ever spoke ill of the dead like that. The asshole deserved it, but he was inwardly cursing Karn for dooming himself like that. Chad was the type of guy who would do anything in the name of whatever his agenda was. And now he had a feeling the big guy was on his shit list.<br><br>And as he walked away, Chad wasted no time in going to the cameras. Announcing it loud and clear for the world, he said Karn had volunteered to give up Downpour as his partner and go it alone since he felt so bad about Prankster "OD'ing" and leaving Rho without a partner. He'd been there and he knew that wasn't what happened, but what could he do? Jack shit that's what, so he let it go. He watched Karn go talk to Downpour and apologize, then he nodded at him. Rho dipped his own head in return, making sure that he'd talk to the dragon later. <br><br>But on the bright side, at least he had a partner, and one who could really help out in this case. After that was done, he caught Shockwave and GG making quick work of the robbers. Good on them, but he planned to beat their time. He smiled at Downpour as she came over to him. "Hey, I know this is not how any of us planned on this goin' down. But we're partners now, and I know you wanna win this as bad as me. So let's come up with a plan and show the people we belong here, yeah?" Dragon's Ire was up after GG and Shockwave, and Rho watched him do his thing after he turned into...another thing. He was fast; messy, but fast. And showy too from the looks of things. "Gonna be fun to follow <em>that</em> up," he said with a grin at Downpour.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>assleigh</strong> on <strong>28-04-2014, 20:43:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://adventureaquarium.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/dsc_6226-2.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Abigail "the Green Gale" Ostria<br><strong>Where:</strong> Simulation Chamber<br><strong>Tag:</strong> Shockwave<br><hr><br>The Green Gale came flying out of the bank, four bad guys in tow and saw how Shockwave had lifted the get away car off the ground as she'd suggested. She dropped the four guys she was carrying on the car's roof and then wrapped up the car in an envelop of wind. She was helping her partner out with carrying the load and adding a bit of style to things. She wobbled in the air for a second and then she turned the car with a mini-twister, so it was perpendicular to the road, without the wiggle room to turn one way or the other. She gave Shockwave a high five as the simulation starts to fade, smiling broadly and proudly saying, "Nailed it!"<br><br>The Green Gale flew them back to the elevator still holding Shockwave's hand, saying nothing but obviously pleased with how well they'd planned things out and executed their plans. When the elevator's door closed she gave Shockwave a quick hug and lots of congradulations as the elevator brought them up to the control room. She was about to fly out of it when she was swept up in&nbsp; <strong>Cassidy's</strong> smiling embrace. The compliment was followed by a deep, passionate kiss as Gail was literally swept off her feet by her strong and sexy love. Gail was utterly unrestrained in the way she responded to <strong>Cassidy</strong>, she melted into the buxom Latina's body lifting one foot high in the air as she teased her tongue into <strong>Cassidy's</strong> mouth and along her tongue thrillingly. "Mmmm... Thanks... I had to make sure to do my best with you watchin'" she explained as her fingertips trailed down <strong>Cassidy's</strong> cheek as she was set down on the ground again, but <strong>Cassidy</strong> didn't make a move to put any distance between them. Gail giggled as she felt how one of Cass' hands was lightly cupping her ass as she teased her with her oh so cocky boast.. "We'll see... Want to make it a bet? Winner ties down the loser for playtime later?" she cooed into <strong>Cassidy's</strong> ear in a soft, lusty whisper. She /might/ just be teasing about the wager, but then again, she's yet to back down from anything with <strong>Cassidy</strong>.<br><br><br>Gail eeps playfully and shoots <strong>Cassidy</strong> a 'hurt' pouty look, but her eyes sparkle with loving mischief as she slips her arms around the lovely, dark haired beauty's waist and squeezes her adoringly. She blinks a bunch as Chad announces whose up next. "what gives?" she murmurs as she look from Chad to Karn and back to Cassidy thinking things are getting weird but she didn't know why. Out of the corner of her eye she caught the sight of Shockwave slumping to the ground and Gail's face took on a look of alarm. "back in a sec, baby," she said to Cassidy after giving her cheek a little kiss. Then she flew over to Shockwave and put a comforting hand on her shoulder, "you ok, sweetie? Can I get you water or something?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Hero Project - [Day 1]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>03-05-2014, 13:30:00</strong>
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				Shockwave (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201275.msg9833736#msg9833736)<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/65/1278207809618.jpg)</div><br><br>Shockwave glanced up when Gale came over, forcing a bit of a smile as she rubbed her head.&nbsp; "I'll be okay," she said.&nbsp; "It's like a muscle, you know?&nbsp; You keep practicing and get better and better.&nbsp; I'd just never tried to lift and move a while car before."<br><br>The offer of some water got a smile from her.&nbsp; "That'd be great, please," she replied.&nbsp; "Any news about our grading system or anything?"&nbsp; Now that it was over, all the nervousness she'd been keeping at bay wanted to keep flooding over her.&nbsp; She really wanted help with that costume.
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