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Leon eyes the newcomer after he had strolled in dragging his suitcase. Between his tone and clothes, he was checking every box from pompous ass to possible mark.
Leon was turning to look at Charlie to ask if he knew the guy, when a second newcomer piped in. Leon turned back and looked up... and up... and, geez the new guy was tall.
At least this one introduced himself. Leon noted the scarring on his forearms, together with his build, and he ticked the ‘do not let him grab you’ box. After a moment Leon mentally ticked the box again for emphasis.22 minutes ago, Thunder King said:"Hey everyone. I'm Adam. I'd shake hands, but uh." He gestured to his hands. "I'm Felix' roommate. If you're trading stories, we should talk about when Felix and I went and fought Nazis. We broke some tanks, it was fun."
Leon chuckled looking from Adam to Felix. “Really? Well damn, there goes my boasting.”
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16 hours ago, RocketLord said:
"Or maybe I'm a mind reader!" Charlie winked at Leon. "There's weirder powers here, like talking to paper, right?" His tone was jovial, despite the somewhat tense situation he had created, and he was grinning from ear to ear while he looked at Leon. "As I said, not my thing to share. We all got secrets, I'm not gonna spoil 'em just because I know 'em."
Leon liked that idea even less. Now he really wanted to get his hands on those files. "Well guess I know what I'm doing tonight." He thought to himself.
16 hours ago, RocketLord said:Turning back, he shrugged, looking over at the others. "That's pretty impressive, but hey, no need to steal your thunder, right? So, what'd you do?" He sounded genuinely interested. "The simulator went crazy, trapped everyone inside, right? How did you stop that?"
6 hours ago, Nerdzul said:“You did? Save a whole class? That’s awesome man. You are gonna tell me everything one day ok?” He gave Leon another strong pat on the back. “I mean, best thing I have done is like, rough up some gangsters and find some stolen crap.” Indeed, Nightscale track record wasn’t exactly stellar, but then again that was why he was there right?
Leon shrugged nonchalantly. "Couple of us students and one of the teachs were able to slip into the control room. That robot girl told us we had to reboot the system, but we only had a small window to do it right. And well, obviously we did it ."
5 hours ago, RocketLord said:"Alright, alright, you got me." Charlie was one big grin as he threw his hands up in defeat. "All research." From his standing position, he jumped back, making a backwards somersault, landing with just his right foot balancing on the couch, his hands held out to the side before he jumped down, making another somersault while landing in front of them. "Not everyone here got powers. Some of us got to make do with training and knowledge."
Leon regarded Charlie a moment longer before finally shrugging again. "Fair enough. Powers aren't the end all. Skill has saved my butt more then once."
5 hours ago, RocketLord said:He flashed them all a grin. "Besides, knowledge is power, don't ya know?" He made a quick little bow. "And I'm the guy that you can go to if you need to find out something."
"Scientia potentia est." He grinned, then glanced back at the others. "I'd be down for a game of soccer one of these days." He agrees letting the conversation move along. He would still have to do his own 'research' later.
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9 hours ago, Nerdzul said:
“Fair…” Luke chuckled at Leon’s response.
“Yeah I figured it out a few weeks after you left.” He paused looking thoughtful for a moment.”Hey? Are you sayin’ that there wasn’t much to me when we met?” He frowned, giving him an angry stare…
Leon held up his hands defensively. "Na man, I didn't mean-"
9 hours ago, Nerdzul said:One that he could manage to keep up for just a few seconds however.
“Come on I’m just bullshitting you. I know what you meant mate.” He laughed playfully this time, giving Leon a strong pat on the back. “And that was definitely awesome, I mean, you being ‘picked up’ I was jealous of that for like a month… Gave me time to figure out what I could do though.” And who knew, maybe he never would have if he had got back to his family that soon.
Leon strared at Luke for a second before chuckling. "Okay, you got me that time."
On 8/26/2020 at 7:12 AM, RocketLord said:Pushing himself up from the couch, Charlie turned to look at the others, quickly sticking his hands in his pockets as he moved between them.
He knew who they all were. He had done his homework. But he still wanted to know how they would talk about it.
"So, what can you guys do?"
Leon watched Charlie as he passed, then glanced to Felix as he answered first.
14 hours ago, secondling said:"I'm Felix, and I can do a lot of things. I can figure out a lot from looking at a cell's structure, for instance, and can swim rather well. I've been taking peer counseling classes this past summer, so if anyone needs me, feel free to drop by." He raised his voice slightly to let everyone there know. "But... if you're asking about powers, Charlie, well, I'm pretty tough, fairly strong, and I can fly. Pretty basic, but also very handy."
"So, what you're saying is that 'Ya, basic'." Leon smirked and chuckled.
10 hours ago, Nerdzul said:“And what can you do Chaz?” He tossed back, casually, a friendly smile on his lips. ‘Come on Luke he is just trying to break the ice.’ Yet, being at least slightly suspicious was in his nature (well, assuming that the other party wasn’t a sexy red-head psychic, but whatever).
“Myself, I’m also pretty strong, bullets don’t work on me, I mean I haven’t been hit by a tank yet though.” He threw Felix a glance and a smirk. “I can breath fire and turn into a freakin' dragon. I’m one actually, but that’s a long story.” He chuckled.”Oh and I’m a world class soccer player.”
Leon side-eyed Luke with raised eyebrows and chuckle. "Damn, that sounds pretty epic. The soccer bit I mean." Leon shrugs. "I guess the dragon thing's cool too." Leon grins and chuckles at the friendly jibe at Luke.
6 hours ago, RocketLord said:"Me?" Charlie looked all innocent, except for his smile as he leaned back, hands behind his back. "I know everything about all of you." He looked around at all of them, raising an eyebrow as he spoke and pointed at them in turn, starting with Luke. "Luke Landers, you call yourself Nightscale. You're become a black dragon and you really should look out where you go so you don't end up destroying more property, yeah? Don't worry, I'm not gonna show and tell on any other secrets," he winked at the last part, before turning to Felix. "You're Legatus, the Freedom League found you a while ago, and you've been at Claremont pretty much ever since." On to Tremayne. "Sureshock, you've been trained by Captain Thunder, which is pretty awesome. You and Legatus should talk about that whole hero worship thing, right?" And finally, Leon. "And you're Leon Moore, otherwise known as Paper, so I guess you gotta look out for Scissors. You can control paper, which is pretty unique. And there's a few other things about you that I really shouldn't spoil."
He made a quick bow, looking up from it at the others.
"I think that covers the basics?"
Leon's grin vanished as Charlie went on, his eyes narrowing in suspicious concern. He quickly covered it up as he put on a cocky smirk. "Jeez, didn't realize being a know-it-all was a superpower, but congratulations at least you know how to read files. I'll go ahead and spoil myself, I was picked up by the cops and I made a deal: juvie or Claremont." Guessing that the young man had accessed their files beforehand. Leon suddenly felt the desire to have late night study session of his own. Maybe he could get Luke to join him, provided he hadn't gone all goody-goody since last time he saw him.
"And I don't just control paper, paper and I have a special relationship. You could almost say I'm a paper master." Leon felt the need to boast a little. "You also left out the part where I saved the graduating class from their own prom." Leon crossed his arms, his right hand rubbing the realistic looking paper left arm. When he realized he was doing that he drops his arms, putting his left hand in his jacket pocket as he waves his right dismissively. "I mean there were some others there who might have helped a little, but it was mostly me."
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Stepping out into a out of sight spot, the hectic flurry of the Yellow Brick Row district hit like a trumpet after the quiet of Charlemange's entrance hall.
"Well, I don't hear any screaming." Blackstaff commented as he paused and listened. "That's good sign so far."
Blackstaff glanced around to get his bearings before he stepped out into the flow of foot traffic. "You've been here before so you know your way around already too." He says as they walk. "If you were a cockatrice that wanted to meet new people, where would you head towards? My top two guesses would be either towards the Cannery if it got hungry or if it was looking for lots of people, the Emerald Palace." Blackstaff asked, using the nickname for the Atlas Mall. He glanced over at Oz to get the other mage's opinion.
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Leon made his way down the short hall to the first floor common room. Three other young men were already in the room, two making themselves at home on the couches and another standing nearby offering help to a forth teen just entering.
14 hours ago, secondling said:Legatus
"Hey there! Need any help carrying things?"
10 hours ago, Nerdzul said:“Sup people?” He grinned cheerfully when he surveyed the room, dropping his bag on the floor for the time being. “So what are you guys all in for?” He teased. There were at least a couple of familiar faces though. Great. At least it would make things less weird.
“Hey man… Thanks, but no need. So you’re here with us this year?” He threw Legatus a high-five, it was not like they were exactly friends, but whatever, the flying guy had made a good impression on him during the tour anyway.
Leon was sizing up Charlie and Tremayne on the couches when the newcomer addressed him directly before introducing himself to the others.
10 hours ago, Nerdzul said:“And they did get you for good this time.” He chuckled as he addressed Leon.
“Luke by the way…” He bowed his head slightly as he introduced himself to the other two kids in the room.
It took Leon a second to recognize the newcomer. "Luke...? Oh ya, I remember you now." He gave the Luke a smirk. "I wouldn't say 'for good'. Just till I get bored."
"What about you? Wouldn't have thought I'd see you here. Guess there was more to you that I thought." He grinned and chuckled. "I would've offered to a ride when the others came to 'pick me up'." Leon was intentionally keeping things vague, but he was sure Luke would pick up his meanings.
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Leon hadn't had much in the way of personal items, so moving from the temporary room he had been in to room 112 was quick. A handful of books, a mix of soft and hard-cover were scattered seemingly haphazardly on several shelves.
Most of the books, some of his old clothes and sprinkling of a few other personal items had arrived via 'care packages' with no return address. These had drawn a grin from Leon when he had gotten them. The only other thing in the packages was a letter in his sister's neat handwriting. The letter had, again, jeered him for getting caught and reassuring him that she and his brother were not planing to stop having fun. The letter ended signed only Circle and Satchel. It was short and to the point, but then, they had had a long conversation shortly after he had arrived at Claremont since they hadn't been able to see each other while Leon had been in the hospital. The letter was tucked into books on the shelf, out of sight in a copy of Feed, one of his favorite books.
It was nice to have real clothes again, paper clothes were okay but not as good as real ones. He was wearing slightly faded jeans and a t-shirt sporting a cartoon fox passing through a prism with multiple tails poking out the back, each one a color of the rainbow. The jacket he pulled on though, as real as it looked, was made of paper. He always preferred to have some paper on hand but the school staff didn't want him carrying around all of his paper, but he still wore at least one of his thigh packs. Looking himself over in the bathroom mirror he ran his fingers through his short black hair. Passing back through the room Leon glanced over at the other side of the shared room.
"Luke Landers." Leon thought to himself. That had been the next to his on the room assignments listings. "Sounds familiar."
"Hmm." Leon moved towards the door, opening it to step out into the hall.
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NEW STUDENT
Name: Leon Moore
Codename: Paper
Year: Sophomore
Pronouns: he/him
Prospective Roommate: Surprise me.
Goal: Survive until graduation and then freedom. He'll play along and learn all the hero stuff, just to prove he can. Once he free, he can reunite with his brother and sister, then... well, it a big world, who knows what can happen.
First Impression: With a mischievous smile, sharp wit, and sharper tongue Leon acts aloof; but he enjoys slipping into things uninvited, whether its conversations, action, or locked places. Leon can always be found with a book or two.
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"Thank you." Christopher thanked Barry as he accepted the offered googles. Tucking them in to a pocket for the time being as she stepped up to Charlemagne and also accepted the bags.
"The Yellow Brock Road shopping district? That's as good as any place to start." He gives Charlemagne a confident smile and a nod. Pocketing the bags with the googles Christopher turns. "On the clock, and it's already ticking." He starts to head towards the doors. "With any luck, your missing pets will be home before you know it."
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Before I forget again.
Paper/Leon - 0
Blackstaff/Christopher - 1
Missing Pets - 1
Chimera/Jennifer - 0
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I am so sorry. I had a massive brain fart and forgot to post for June. ><
It's not much, but ever little bit helps.
Paper/Leon - 5
Blackstaff/Christopher - 10
Chimera/Jennifer - 0
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Leon scowls at Danica's back, then glances at the others. "Well, if it'll keep me from having to go back to the boring video call." He shrugs. "Guess it can't be any more boring down there now. Besides, gotta let the seniors know it was a couple of underclassmen that saved there hides." Leon smirked as he hurried past Danica.
He paused after a moment looking back at her. "Jeez, you're slow." Turning away, Leon started walking again and waved his hand. The sound of rustling paper started and Leon's jacket sheds into sheets of paper, the color and texture fading as they do. Seemingly caught in some nonexistent breeze they carry over to Danica and swirl around her. Then suddenly the surge together under her and the turtle girl finds herself astride a paper wolf. With a beckoning motion the quickly follows after Leon, carrying Danica easily.
"I'm not being nice." He says without prompting, in a seemingly bored tone. "I just need to someone to back me up when I tell the big boys the deal."
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It felt good helping others, though he wasn't about to admit it to anyone. Leon smiled to himself thinking how Richard would have been proud of him, his brother was always better at computers. Elizabeth would have called him an idiot for getting involved and punched him in the arm. It was just how his sister would have showed approval. Leon smiled a little more, but sadly now. He missed them both everyday.
Leon realized he was smiling and quickly stopped, looking around to see if anyone was looking at him.
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9 hours ago, Zeitgeist Blue said:
"I've been hiding here for a month. I'd like to believe I know a path or two." He starts walking forward, his boxes trailing behind him, bobbing up and down. "Though I must admit, I would have thought you'd know of a path yourself. Isn't that how you've managed to reach me?"
Blackstaff returns Advay's smile unfazed. "I don't find myself down here regularly and the paths can change between my visits. I wouldn't want to rely solely on my mental map of Sub-Terra." He pulls the compass from his pocket. "And this is a fine piece of work." The wizard opens the compass out of curiosity, before closing it and returning it to his pocket. Letting his fingers brush the key. "Now then, let's get you out of here safe and sound."
As they walk Blackstaff informs Advay about he plans to smuggle his out of the city and to Freedom City, and hopefully out of the reach of the clans.
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Christopher nodded as he scribble a few notes. “And your entrance seems to move, where would it have been at the time?” He looks up at Charlemagne. “Just so we have a starting point to search from. Unless they could have escaped to a different location?”
As they wait for Barry to return with the goggles Christopher considers his notes. “Is there anything they like that we could use as bait? Food they can’t resist, a favorite possession or toy, or the like?”
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Leon listened careful as Eira went over then instructions, directing Heroditus to another terminal with a list of some of the commands. Some of what she was asking them to do would require two people imputing commands. Once the Atlantean assured him he understood Leon turned to the others. He had Danica, Benny and the professor stand by several switches across a handful of computer banks along the walls that would need to be manually restarted in proper order. With a quick glance around he took a deep breath. "Richard, hope I don't let you down."
Leon's fingers quickly moved through the sequence as Eira had laid it out. Without looking up he calls over to Heroditus to start his chain of commands. "Now!"
A few tense seconds follow, the sound of keys tapping punctuated the hum and crackle that drifted around the control room. Leon finished his command prompts and looked to Heroditus, watching as the other typed in the last command on his list and signaled Leon he was done.
Snapping around he pointed to Professor al-Salaf and started counting off. "1. 2." Indicating breakers on the banks to be reset. "3. 4." He said pointing to Benny in turn, then finally to Danica. "5." Leon turned back to the monitor and watch as each bank began to cycle, all except the last one. "I said 5!' He called again looking back at Danica trying not to sound paniced. He saw the girl struggling with the last switch which had stuck in the off postion. Even as Leon started to move, Benny beat him to it. In two easy steps Benny crossed to Danica's side, and with his help, wrestled the breaker switch back on. Leon quickly turned back to the screens, hoping they were still in time. As the first banks indicated clean starts he watched the last one.
...56%...61%...73%...80%...89%...
Leon positioned to give the final set of commands, fingers tensed.
...94%
...96%
...98%
...99%
...RESTART COMPLETE
Leon punched in the last commands and stepped back as the Doom Room's systems began to cycle and reboot.
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Okay, so I guess that makes it 17 + 4 for a total of 21.
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Blackstaff watches the morlocks as Advay makes his way to the boxes. As they line up behind the researcher he nods approvingly and glances back at the morlocks. "No hard feelings, it was nothing personal."
Taking the lead he starts back down the cliff face. "Ba is a fine bird." He says conversationally. "He's already made himself at home." Once the two are well out sight and ear shot Blackstaff stops Advay. "One second." He takes the man's forearm and pulls the bracelet from his pocket. Slipping it Advay's wrist around he closes it, activating its magic. "This should keep anyone from being able to track you magically."
Slipping his hands into the pockets of his coat the wizard glances down the tunnel. "I don't suppose you know any less used paths leading up to the surface?" He asks hopefully. "It won't help much if we run into someone face-to-face."
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"I am who I am." Blackstaff replies.
3 hours ago, Zeitgeist Blue said:"You-- you are who you are, yes? I have to ask, do you have a plan for escape? For me, of course, but also," He gestures to the boxes at the feet of the trapped Morlocks. "But also for my work and equipment."
"To an extent I d-" He starts then stops. He looks back at Advay, then to the boxes. "Because, of course." He sighs under his breath.
Keeping an eye on the morlocks he starts again in a calm, matter-of-fact tone. "I'm sorry Mister Upal, but I can't guarantee your safety carrying five boxes with us." After just a moment of thought. "But you are the client, so I think we can manage two boxes and still make good time. You need to decide quickly, and I can destroy anything you don't want taken." He offers.
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Burning a HP for alternate power under the Magic array:
Snare 10 (Extras: Area, Selective Attack; Flaws: Action [full round], Distracting) [additional descriptor: Ice]
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Whirling winds wrap around Advay pulling him away from his captors. They carry the researcher out over the cliff face and around the morlocks before setting him safely behind Blackstaff, positioning the wizard between the morlocks and his client. His attention focused on the morlocks as they try to regroup, Blackstaff's mind is already pulling together a spell on the fly. He assembles the words quickly and pours magic into them. The temperature on the cliff face drops instantly as he the arcane words echo off it and the magic strains against the nature heat and dryness of the cavern. Suddenly, in a flash, an arctic gale erupts in a vortex of ice and wind that washes over everyone. With a concentrated effort to direct the spell around himself and Advay the magically created ice crashes over the morlocks like a wave, threatening to trap them where they stood.
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Not sure about Danica or Benny so I'll just roll now. 17
If one of them has a higher skill is higher my roll can count as an aid check.
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Leon has a +10 in Computers
Think Fast! (IC)
in Bayview
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Leon was enjoying the rock wall, it was a fun change from climbing buildings. Letting go of the wall he landed on the mat with a satisfied huff. He stood there barefoot in sweatpants and a sleeveless t-shirt, he didn't actually have a costume yet. Besides, it was free time.
Leon glanced over his shoulder only to see a volleyball coming right at him. Acting on instinct the young man twisted aside and dropped into a crouch. Even as he did so, the ball vanished into thin air before it would have actually reached him.
Leon scowled for moment, but then he smirked as he stood up straight. He remembered her from the prom incident. Word he had heard around school was she was some kind of robot, android, terminator, or something. Leon's brother would be fascinated, but Leon wasn't impressed. She acted just like any other high school girl (a high school girl that could probably flip a car without any trouble judging by the weights he had seen her pressing without any trouble.). He had seen her hanging off some pretty boy in the aftermath.
Leon gave the teacher a friendly smile as he cut in. "It's okay, teach...I mean, Mr Kuzkin. No harm, no foul. Besides, its not like she could have actually hit me." He added, flashing Eira a cocky smirk.