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Behind the water wall, Cho is has her fists tightly clenched...and wrapped in glowing red energy, crackling with me, while the veins in her hands and forearms are pulsing with a similar reddish-orange inner glow. She wince briefly and then finally manage to relax, calming down and letting out a sigh as the energy build up slowly fade and evaporate. She wiggle her fingers like someone whose blood circulation was cut off. One has to assume the sensation she just experienced wasn’t all that pleasant. “Look, I’m sorry I didn’t mean it like that.†finally says the girl. “I didn’t mean to start a fight, okay? Just used a pretty poor choice of words, all right?†Once more she extend her hand. “I meant no insult, I meant no harm but if you want to settle this one with me, fine, I’ll understand.â€

Once she realize that Thaelia is pissed off and is apparently aiming her comments at her (and yet fail to realize she probably started it, Cho return an ever firmer hand grip. “What, you don’t think I’m good enough for this place, is that it? You don’t like to mingle with human plebeians, huh? I’m not scared of you!†replies the girl, leaning in on the atlantean just...barely. So much for her previously feeling shy and out of place. Tension start to fill the air between these two, hopefully someone will defuse the situation and expose it as Cho merely being innocently insensitive. Or perhaps unexposed to the larger world of superheroes beyond the medias.

“Hey! Princess, really? Or something like that. That’s cool and...well…†She shy and clam up a bit, which may or may not be funny for someone of her size. You’d probably expect a bit more confidence, not an overgrown weeping willow. “Yeah I’m just some weird freak from Southside, nothing really impressive. I bet it was fine for you, all pampered up, why did you even bother coming here?†“Anyway, nice to meet you! Too bad I’m nothing as impressive when it come to presenting myself.†The girl then extend her hand toward Thaelia, albeit still shy a bit. Social situations don’t seem to be her strong point, especially if she doesn’t quite feel in her element.

“Well I’m uh...bulletproof.†says Cho, not quite realizing the Atlantean may be looking for a sparring partner. Or maybe just a punching bag. “I think. Look, I haven’t really put all that to the test and I don’t think my mother would appreciate testing it by making me eat rockets to the face or something. Wait, we’re not trying that, right?†She then clap both hands. “Well, anyway! You know, actually, that doesn’t sound even nearly as bad as I expected! Look it’s complicated, it’s just I may or may not have promised my mother I wouldn’t get myself in trouble.†This is followed by a short chuckle. “Yeah, I know, I doubt I’ll be able to keep that promise. I mean, wow, seriously? Dinosaurs? That just sounds way too cool to pass!†"So! You! And you! What's your 'thing'?"

Khavanda, Arch Ennemy to the Silver Magus (PL 10) Still a work in progress. Abilities: 0 + 0 + 0 + 14 + 14 + 14 = 42PP Strength: 10 (+0) Dexterity: 10 (+0) Constitution: 10 (+0) Intelligence: 24 (+7) Wisdom: 24 (+7) Charisma: 24 (+7) Combat: 16 + 16 = 32PP Initiative: +0 Attack: +8 Melee, +10 Ranged Grapple: +0 Defense: +10 (+8 Base, +2 Dodge Focus), +8 Flat-Footed Knockback: -0 Saving Throws: 8 + 8 + 1 = 17PP Toughness: +0 (+0 Con, +10 Forcefield), Impervious 10 Fortitude: +8 (+0 Con, +8) Reflex: +8 (+0 Dex, +8) Will: +8 (+7 Wis, +1) Skills: 84R = 21PP Bluff 8 (+15, Skill Mastery) Concentration 8 (+8) Intimidate 8 (+15, Skill Mastery) Language 4 (Atlantean, Latin, Lemurian, German; Base: English) Knowledge [arcane lore] 8 (+15, Skill Mastery) Knowledge [cosmology] 8 (+15, Skill Mastery) Knowledge [earth science] 8 (+15, Skill Mastery) Knowledge [history] 8 (+15, Skill Mastery) Knowledge [physical science] 8 (+15, Skill Mastery) Notice 8 (+15) Sense Motive 8 (+15, Skill Mastery) Feats: 9PP Attack Focus [Ranged] 2 Dodge Focus 2 Fearless Jack Of All Trades Ritualist Skill Mastery 2 (Bluff, Intimidate, Knowledge [arcane lore], Knowledge [cosmology], Knowledge [earth science], Knowledge [physical science], Knowledge [history], Sense Motive) Powers: 25 + 10 + 20 + 2 + 9 + 4 + 3 = 73PP Mystic Array 10 (PFs: Alternate Power 5) [25 pp] [array]BE: Blast 10 {20/20} 'shadow blast' AP: Obscure 10 (Visual, Extra: Selective) {20/20} 'orb of darkness' AP: AP: AP: AP: Drain 10 (Wisdom) [10 pp] Force Field 10 (Extra: Impervious) [20 pp] Flight 1 (10 MPH/100 feet per move) [2 pp] Immunity 9 (Life Support) [9pp] Morph 1 (Humanoids) [4pp] Super-Senses 3 (Detect Magic 3 [visual]) [3 pp]

“Oh, sure! And thanks. So, anyway…†she start talking, engaging in small talk. “What was that about a trip to the ‘Lost World’? Oh and who do I need to see with ‘help’?†Cho pauses for a bit, not sure of what to add next. This is a bit tense for her, she doesn’t quite feel at her place yet. “So, outside of the usual classes is there anything else we do here? Do we need to go punch criminals to pass our final exam? And do I need to wear a costume? Sorry, I don’t know why exactly I’m nervous! Or maybe I’m excited, probably both!†While walking around the place, she look around, observing. Her stomach began to growl, suddenly. “Where’s the cafeteria, by the way?â€

“Excuse me!†said the Sorcerer, his armor faintly whirring as he regained his balance, not wanting to activate the jet boots in such an enclosed space. He assumed rightfully that someone covered in metal plates crashing into another, unarmored one would be...painful. Scouting the cabin the Fields family occupied, the Silver Magus noticed the traces of magical energies. “I’m afraid we’ll have to consider the possibility he was abducted by supernatural means, transported elsewhere. Where? I can’t say.†Turning to the younger member of the family, well, at least it’s what he had to assume given what she previously said. “Any reason why these people would target him specifically? Tell me anything, any lead could be of some use.â€

Notice: http://orokos.com/roll/155416

“Hey! Hello!†Cho grab the other girl’s hand and shake it, perhaps a little bit too much. Hopefully she doesn’t snap Giang. “Oh right, yes, I’m Cho Paige. Or, Cho Lee. You know, you can use whatever name you want, I don’t mind! Anyway, would you mind showing me around? This is a pretty nice place, by the way.†She seem to be equally nervous and energetic. She finally let go of the other girl’s hand. “So, I got something a bit weird to ask here; is there anyone here, maybe a doctor that can help with, well, controlling...you know.†says the girl nervously. “Help for people with ‘issues’ nobody else can help with.â€

Yeah I didn't originally intend for this thread to turn into that sort of discussion but thanks anyway.

I am more used to IRC games, which are like this but with a faster pace. The other issue that makes me worried to start a thread is that I have five years to catch up to; I wouldn't be able to know what I am allowed to use, what I am not and what's changed from the old Freedom City books.

I see, thanks for the advice. Perhaps I'm still too much stuck in my IRC and tabletop mentality, I hadn't even considered that PbP gives me more time to think things out.

Maybe advice me and, hopefully, help me correct any mistakes? And offering some veteran input on what makes a good thread as well as the do and don't. It really depend on what I might run.

While I've GMed before, GMing M&M (beyond a one shot or premade adventure) is new for me and so is PbP gaming. Would anyone be kind enough (and interrested) in perhaps co-GMing something with me so I can get the hang of it all?

Lowering his silver hand, the armored sorcerer took a very short moment to think. “Ah yes, the Order of VadÄtÄjs. You people are foolishly tapping into forces you can’t possibly hope to contain. And for what? The destruction of all our progress? That doesn’t seem like an altruistic motive to me. Clinging only to the old ways is foolish.†He then turn to Vector; “One of us should go back and check on the train, there might be more of them out there.†This is followed by turning back toward Ulysses and lifting himself back into the air with his rocket-powered boots; “I take it you can easily handle our friend here?â€

http://orokos.com/roll/155271 Yup, that's a good Knowledge Arcane Lore roll!

Can I roll something to know what this Order is? Knowledge [arcane lore] should do.

Origin Story Cho opened the door to her home, hoping her mother and stepfather would not be around yet. Her clothes were tattered and burned but she seemed unharmed. Unfortunately for her, her stepfather was waiting at the table, waiting for her. “Cho. Where have you been?†he asked, sternly. “Nowhere, John.†she said, acting disinterested or at least faking it. The man kept looking at her. “Don’t play games with me, the school called. And you’re covered in burns, what the heck happened?†“I said nothing!†shouted the girl and, instinctively, the man recoiled in fear. “Okay just get off my back! I had a hard day and yes, those are burns on my clothes, so what?†she screamed. “Want to know how I got those? While you were here, preparing your speech to admonish me, I jumped into a frickin’ fire to get someone out! Like anyone like me should have done!†She then looked down at herself. “And look, not a burn on me. You think that’s normal, John?†The man removed his glasses and rubbed his eyes. “Your mother is scared, Cho. Look, we know you’re...changing. You don’t think that might just scare us a bit? The school called, apparently you made a hole in the wall and I don’t mean with your fists. There were witnesses. They saw what you did.†Cho shaked her head. “I didn’t mean to, someone was being a jerk. I stepped in to stop him. I-I lost...control, I think. It came out of nowhere, I didn’t even know I could do that. You have no idea how much I’m glad he ducked out of the way because I can’t imagine what would have happened to him if I had hit him with that.†Once more, he just silently looked at her. “I’m scared too! But I know what I got to do because it’s what people like me do. It’s the only thing they can do! So get off my back!†“Cho, Cho...I know things have always been rough between you and me but you have to understand I have your mother and sister to look after and-†He gets cut off by the angry girl. “Don’t say that, I know you’re scared of me! You think I’m a freak. I know you don’t like /them/.†The man slammed his fist on the table. “This isn’t about this, it’s never been about this! This isn’t about superpowers. It’s about you and how you worry your mother. This has nothing to do with what I think of these people, I know we wouldn’t be here without them. This is about YOU. This is about your mother crying herself to sleep because she doesn’t understand what’s going on with you. She’s scared because she love you!†The girl breathed in, holding back some more yelling. Things had always been difficult between her and her stepfather. “I know you resent me. Because I’m not your father.†said the man, getting up from his chair. “It’s just that I want to put this to good use, you know? Isn’t that the least I can do?†Grabbing a kitchen knife, she plunges it into her chest, bending and breaking it. “Seriously, is there any job prospect for someone like me beside putting on a cape and going out there, putting that power to good use?†Her stepfather shrugged, knowing that there was no way out of this argument. “I know what mom wants; she want me safe and sound, hopefully in some cozy job where I won’t get harmed.†“After what happened to your father, can you blame her?†The man approached her, now standing shorter than her following her recent growth spurt. Hesitantly, he took her hand, the skin feeling somewhat hard now. “She doesn’t want to lose you.†he said, shaking his head. “And I want to do something that matters!†The man gave her a sad look. "You don't know what you're getting into, kid."

Table of Contents: Reputation Chart Origin Story Wiki Article 20Q HellQ History: December 15, 2013: Who read the instructions anyway January 5, 2014: Gravity Falls January 6, 2014: The Ice Age Cometh January 6, 2014, Vignette: Camelot City January 11, 2014: Rock 'em, Sock 'em January 18, 2014: Visiting Hours February 7, 2014: Some things should never be found April 12, 2014: What's in a name and costume, anyway? May 23, 2014: Going Underground May 29, 2014: Paige-ing Dr. Steel June 7, 2014: A Little Friendly Competition June 19, 2014: Can't Change Time June 30, 2014, Vignette: Through Another's Eyes July 2, 2014: UnderWYRMed July 2, 2014: Next Gen: Lor and Order July 6, 2014 - July 20th 2014: WYRM: Newcomer September 2014, Vignette: Back to School November 3, 2014: The building blocks of life November 29, 2014: Reflections: Do You Believe In Heroes? February 24, 2015: Hidden from sight February 28, 2015: Cyberpirates of the Atlantic Basin March 7, 2015: And two more shall take it's place May 17th, 2015: Quirky Characters

Gather Information (Cho Paige Lee) DC 10: Cho is a girl who lived in Southside. She often got in trouble with local bullies and gangs. A year ago, she's seemingly developped superhuman abilities They say her father was randomly killed when she was young. Her family has a lot of issues. DC 20: Cho is a student at Claremont and part of the new incarnation of the Next-Gen team. Knowledge (Cosmology) DC 25: There is no mistake; the energy radiating from her body is from the Terminus. Knowledge (Streetwise) DC 15: There apparently was some street hero around Southside. Nobody ever saw his or her face since it was usually concealed, but that person is likely a local kid. DC 20: Someone cracked down on local gang activity a few months ago. That person had superhuman strength and was seemingly bulletproof.

Cho felt a little awkward as she passed the gate of Claremont. Her whole feelings on the matter were easily readable on her face; a mixture of anxiety and, yes, excitement. Still, it seems the girl was trying to make herself appear small, hoping no one would notice her as she carried around her luggages without any trouble. Considering her larger than average and growing frame and messily cut short black hair, trying to avoid attention may be bound to fail for her. Especially with either oversized or undersized and likely second-hand clothes, to boot. Finally, clearing her voice a bit she spoke to whoever would be around; “Um, does anyone know where I should go? I got into Claremont a bit at the last minute.â€

“I’d say, judging by your tactics, dressing style and the magic you displayed; you people are magicians of some kind. Or, perhaps, a cult, one with a mystical bent perhaps?†With a small thud, the Silver Magus lands on the ground and approach the trapped man. “I can’t say I approve of your use of magic. Not one bit. Using such power foolishly can only lead to some disaster.†He then turn to Vector. “I’ll let you handle the questions, if you don’t mind. I am not much of a people’s person and, beside..†The armored sorcerer begin to fiddle with one of his gauntlets. “Just give me a moment, I got this thing to calibrate. It won’t take long.†After realizing he’s just standing there, messing with his armor he adds; “It’s still new. Hm, I suppose I ought to ask you people; who are you? Who do you work for and why use such power against nothing more than a simple train?†He then turn his expressionless, armored face toward him. “Or if you want, I could always get myself an assistant in testing functions I have not used with this armor yet. Like the missile launchers or the high-intensity cutting lasers.†bluff Kyle as he extend a finger, pointed right at the man’s forehead.

http://orokos.com/roll/155026 Rolling for intimidate too, just for fun.

Edited and corrected.

Kyle, inside his helmet eyes widened just a little bit as the blast of fire went into his directions and others could see the Silver Magus instinctively twitch out of the way. Even when protected by his armor and wards, he still had a certain habit of trying to get out of the way. The helmeted head shifted slightly to look at the hooded figure. Raising one of his gauntlets, the Magus said “My turn, then?†Sparks and lightning erupted from his hands as an holographic display of runes and magic text formed around him. “By the thundering breath of Ghorummaz, begone!†With a loud cracking noise, a lightning bolt erupts from his hand and toward the hooded figure. The hooded is tossed aside like a ragdoll by the thundering blow. "Oh. Did I hit too hard?" wonder the Silver Magus out loud, worried he might have severely injured the man.