Lone_Star

I'd like Luck for Ghule, please.

@Thevshi Failed with a 16. I will use my one Hero Point to reroll that: Success with a 27! I'm not getting taken out by Legion. EDIT: An addendum to the previous post: Vik now has Impervious Toughness 10, so the Legion clone would not be able to affect her. Vik still has 2 HP.

GHULE "Alright, fine fine. Our kitchen. It's still so difficult to get used to the fact that I live here now, but I'll adjust in time." She grinned back at Charlie. "I also don't have any tricks or gadgets like you do, so we're both at a disadvantage! Well, sorta. I guess we'll just have to find out, won't we?" "Ooh-ho-ho! Wow, poor me, huh? Lucky I like your face too, wouldn't want to ruin it for your boyfriend with a black eye," she said teasingly, moving her weight from one leg to another. She was already starting to stretch and warm up, excited to test her mettle against her teammates. "That sounds good to me, Red. You and me first, then...winner fights Charlie?" she said, looking at him. "I'm interested to see how this will turn out. Haven't beaten up two superheroes in one day before!"

GHULE Vik groaned as she got to her feet and found Muirne and Multi-Girl fighting alongside her. The ringing in her ears subsided, and she nodded to her friends. "Don't worry," she groaned, "I think we've got 'em on the ropes. Besides, I've got a new trick up my sleeve..." She planted herself on the ground, widening her stance and holding her fists out in front of her. A thick carapace of bone formed around her body, creating an armor that surrounded her. Spiky clubs covered her fists entirely, and she turned to face the duplicate that knocked her down. "You made a mistake today. You ruined our team hang-out. You hurt my friends. And worst of all," she said, tapping her club-fists together like a prizefighter. Vik lunged forward, throwing her might into a massive right hook! "YOU PISSED ME OFF!"

Okay, Vik will use her Move Action to stand up, a Free Action to switch to Bonebreaker Stance. Not that it'll matter, since I doubt the duplicates are wearing Impervious Armor, but she's mad, so... She will make a -2/+2 Power Attack versus the duplicate standing nearest to her: 1d20 (19) + 10 = 29! Unfortunately, not a critical, but that's a DC 25 Toughness!

Ghule gets a 19.

Reanimated by Thev Big ol' update to Ghule's crunch. I will update her fluff soon. Abilities: 14 + 6 + -10 + 2 + 4 + 0 = 16PP Strength: 26 (+8) Dexterity: 14 (+2) Constitution: n/a Intelligence: 12 (+1) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 10 (+0) Combat: 8 + 10 = 18PP Initiative: +3 Attack: +4 Base, +4 Ranged, +12 Bone Weapon Array Defense: +8 (+5 Base, +3 Dodge Focus), +0 Flat-Footed Grapple: +8 Knockback: -0 Saving Throws: 0 + 9 + 4 = 13PP Toughness: +12 (+0 Con, +12 Protection) Fortitude: Immune Reflex: +11 (+2 Dex, +9) Will: +6 (+2 Wis, +4, +10 vs. Mental effects with Mind Shield active) Skills: 48R = 12PP Bluff 10 (+10) Climb 2 (+10) Intimidate 13 (+13) Knowledge [Streetwise] 10 (+10) Notice 8 (+10) Sense Motive 8 (+10) Stealth 5 (+7) Feats: 12PP All-Out Attack Attack Specialization [Bone Weapon Array] 4 Dodge Focus 3 Equipment 2 Evasion Power Attack Enhanced Feats: Evasion 2 from Flurry of Bones Stance Equipment: 2PP = 10EP Lock Release Gun [1EP] Motorcycle [9EP] Powers: 30 + 27 + 7 + 12 +12 = 88PP Immunity 30 (All Fortitude Effects) [30pp] Bone Weapon Array 12 (24 PP array; 3 Alt powers) [27 PP] Base Power: Blast 8 (Thrown Bone Weapons; Feats: Penetrating 4, Improved Critical 2 [18-20], Improved Disarm, Ranged Pin) (necromancy, zombie physiology) {24/24PP} o Alternate Power: "Flurry of Bones Stance" Add Autofire to Strength Bonus [8pp] Feats: Variable Descriptor 1 [bludgeoning/slashing/piercing], Evasion [Adds to Evasion from Feats], Extended Reach [10 ft], Improved Critical 2[18-20]) + Speed 3 + Super-Movement 5 (Sure-Footed, Swinging, Wall-Crawling 2) (necromancy, zombie physiology) {24/24} o Alternate Power: "Bonebreaker Stance" Add Penetrating to Strength Bonus [8pp] + Impervious Protection 10 [10pp] + Mind Shield 4 [4pp] (bludgeoning, necromancy, zombie physiology) {22/24} o Alternate Power: Stun 8 + Drain Toughness 8 (Rotting Fist) (necromancy, magic) {24/24} Between Life and Death Array 6 (6 PP array; 1 alt power) [7 PP] Base Power: Super-Sense 4 (Soul Sense; Ranged Detect Life (Very Common) [Mental Sense]) + Comprehend 1 (spirits) (necromancy, magic) {6/6} Alternate Power:Comprehend 3 (Living Psychopomp; languages [speak any one at a time, understand all, read all]) {6/6} Protection 12 (necromancy, zombie physiology) [12pp] Regeneration 12 (+7 Recovery Bonus) [12pp] Drawbacks: -4PP Vulnerability (Magic; Frequency: Common; Intensity: Major [x2]) [-4PP]

GHULE Vik could not contain her surprise as Charlie suddenly appeared. "Woah! Hey, good morning to you, too," she said, thrown off momentarily. How the hell did he do that?! "I think we could debate all day and not quite know the answer. I'm not opposed to that, but it feels like it's weighing pretty heavily on you. So, maybe we talk about it after our workout? I know your kitchen is fully stocked with post-workout smoothie stuff, probably better to talk it over once we're in cooldown mode." Vik's stomach growled. Although the smoothies were very tasty, she was ready for her post-workout steak. Though her conversation about her dietary needs was a bit awkward, Charlie made her feel like it was as normal as mentioning a peanut allergy or being vegan. "Hey, I've got an idea! Wanna spar?" To illustrate her request, she formed two bony MMA-style boxing gloves around her hands and threw a few punches in the air. "Gotta warn you, I wasn't one to mess with on the exercise yard. Had to learn to defend myself pretty quickly!"

GHULE Vik sat down next to Bernie and listened to her experience carefully. There was a lot that she didn't know, even having briefly crossed the bridge of death herself and returned, but no one could say they came back unchanged. Certainly, the two of them were no exception. "I don't know about all that, Bern. That's a question for a smarter person than me, questions of the soul and all that. I think as long as you're still you, that part of you that's still a hero, then your soul is still whole. I don't make a big deal out of this either," she says, and retrieves a silver Star of David necklace from her shirt, and shows it to Bernadette. "But you fought heroically. That's gotta count for something in the end, y'know? It's more difficult for people like us, not superheroes, but people of faith...we gotta think about these things. But I think that the good actions we do in this life reflect on our soul, and you've got a good one, Bernie." "So...even though we've gotta live with our experiences, good and bad, it's the choices we make that define who we are."

GHULE Vik grunted as she lifted the weights over her head. She hadn't worked out for a long time, but she knew she could lift so much more. These powers still felt strange to her, but they were certainly useful. It felt good to have friends again, though, people who wouldn't ostracize her because of her...differences. As she finished up her first set, she heard what Bernadette had to say. "Oh," was all she could muster for a moment. Memories of her own death started to flood back into her mind. The feeling of helplessness, combined with the surety that her life was going to end at such a young age. And that laugh...that horrible laugh of Baron Samedi as he watched it happen. Then Vik did something she hadn't done since before her first stint in juvie: she suddenly embraced Bernadette in a huge bear hug. She eventually let go, and tears were streaming down her face. Vik angrily wiped them away, trying as she might to hide her emotional vulnerability. "I, uh. I'd appreciate it if you didn't tell anyone I, well..." she said, trailing off. "But I know how you feel. I mean, that sounds like what everyone says, but I really know what you're going through, and it ####ing sucks." She sighed in frustration, trying to find the right words. "Look, I'm not good at talking about stuff. But for what it's worth, it can be really scary. That feeling, you know? But it gets easier, at least I think so. Having friends helps...having a place to stay and really be yourself. Knowing there's people around you that care. It'll be okay Bernie, but it will take time."

Ghule: 2 + 2 + 1 = 5 posts = 1PP Dance Beneath the Stars: 2 posts It is Black and It's Hollow and It's Cold: 2 posts Power Vacuum: 1 post

GHULE Vik was in Kingston eating her take-out dinner in an alleyway: several raw, dripping steaks she purchased from a nearby carniceria. To avoid strange looks, she mostly ate her meals on the go - she wasn't in the store long enough to attract any real attention, and blood dripped from her chin as she took another huge bite out of the steak. Oh my god, this is so good. It's seasoned to perfection! As she ripped off another bite, she received Charlie's call. "I'm on my way," she said, finishing what she could. It seemed that every time she was in a superhero battle, she left it starving, so it was good that she got a chance to eat beforehand. She pulled out her brand-new iPhone, courtesy of Charlie's family plan. She was still in awe of it: it left her old burner phones in the dust. She called an Uber, and paid extra to have it pick her up immediately. It's no Stormcycle, but it gets the job done...

GHULE Vik attempted to bring her bone-katanas to bear, but Legion was just too fast, and she realized that she had hit the extent of her training. She may be stronger, but they were faster and more experienced. All this went through her mind just moments before the staff connected with the side of her head. Her head rang like a bell, and she staggered for a moment before two more blows rained down on her, the last one connecting with her back. Though she knew the pain was psychosomatic, it still hurt like nobody's business, and she fell to the ground on her side, groaning as a high-pitched whine filled her head. "Bern..." she croaked out as she got to her feet slowly, her head still ringing, as an armored figure dropped out of the sky. Who the hell is this now? she thought as she readied herself into a fighting stance, but tripped over her own feet and fell back down. I'm in way over my head here...

GHULE Vik gives Bernie a rapid glance but looks away just as quickly, abashed. "I mean, you have a nice figure. We're both superheroes, so appearances can definitely be deceiving. If we were both, well, regular, we'd probably look like those ladies on American Gladiator if we could lift what we do," she said with a small chuckle. "I'm still a string bean. I guess whatever turned me into this just kept me the way I looked before." "But anyway, let's start out easy. Let's say, 500 pounds?" Vik rolls her arms and does some simple, quick callisthenic exercises to warm up before lying on a nearby bench press. "By the way, you aren't a burden. We're friends, so, if there's anything on your mind, we can talk about it. Or, if you'd prefer, we can just pump some iron like the badass superhero babes we are." It made her nervous to think she was intruding on Bernie's personal life, but she was obviously going through some stuff. Why shouldn't she be there for her friend and teammate?

GHULE Vik walked into the gym, sipping from a sports bottle she found in the kitchen, a towel thrown casually across her shoulder. She was ready to hit the gym with a vengeance: Charlie had shown her around during his mansion tour, but she was quite eager to get back into shape. She hadn't thought much about how her body would respond if she stopped working out entirely; after all, she did not sweat. Strangely, as long as she maintained her diet of at least one pound of raw meat per day, her physique didn't change, but why risk it? Questions of zombie metabolism were largely beyond Vik's limited experience of the world, but she knew working out felt great, and that's all that was important to her. Uncharacteristically, Vik was dressed in a hot pink Hello Kitty t-shirt (perhaps an ironic statement) and black stretchy shorts. She walked into the gym just as Bernie's punch caused the punching bag to go flying. What the hell did I walk into? Hope it's not a spat with Charlie...I don't want to get into any drama, especially since I just moved in. But I should at least ask what's bugging her... "Hey, uhh, Bernie?" Vik asked, walking into the gym facility but keeping her distance. "What's going on? I mean, you can talk to me about it if you want to. If you don't feel like talking about it, though, I could definitely use a spotter," she said, offering her an out if whatever was going on was too much to discuss. "Used to lift some heavy iron back in juvie," she said with a wry grin and flexed her biceps. Her arms were very skinny, but some muscle showed through. "Well, you know. Before all this."