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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 29, 2007 8:23:49 GMT -5
As the title says, this is a normal RP, only the characters are superheroes!
Let's say that you're defending...Los Angeles! Yeah!
And we can all be part of a superhero team! Or you can go solo, it's up to you.
Also, you can use someone you're familiar with, or create someone new.
Let the games begin!
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 29, 2007 8:59:23 GMT -5
"So, what do you think?" Toki asked.
The mayor, an open-minded person, seemed a bit skeptical. "Toki, my boy, isn't this a bit much?" he questioned. "Can't you handle things on your own?"
"Not for long, sir." Toki responded. "Sooner or later, someone that I can't beat will show up, and then we're in trouble. This way, we have the bases covered."
He leaned forward. "Besides, think of the publicity! Oh! And we can build a headquarters, and have merchandising, and-" Toki began, before the mayor cut him off.
"Son, if you want a place to live, all you have to do is ask." he said.
Toki seemed a bit surprised by this statement, and quickly stopped talking.
The mayor smiled. "Nonetheless, I trust your judgement." he said. "You have my permission."
Toki grinned widely. "Thank you, sir! You won't regret this!" he promised.
And with that, he was out the door.
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Posters appeared all over the city, with this message: "All superheroes wishing to join a new team, please meet at the mayor's office."
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 29, 2007 13:05:52 GMT -5
Mina stared at the sign, then looked around. After making sure no one was watching, she pulled the sign off the window, folding it up and tucking it into her pocket. After an hour or so of getting lost and getting direction and getting more lost, she finally arrived at the Mayor's office. "Excuse me... there was a... a sign that said to come here..." she said hesitantly. [OOC: Mina's profile.]
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 29, 2007 13:35:26 GMT -5
[Thank you, wolfchild]
Toki was annoyed. So far, the only people who had shown up were the worst heroes imaginable. He still couldn't get over the "Super Toenail-Guy" or "Newt Man".
The worst were the carbon-copies. He almost snapped when a guy wearing a Guy Fawkes masked named "C" showed up. He promptly told him to get out before he broke his skull on the ceiling.
"This is not going as well as I thought." he muttered to himself. He then called out. "NEXT!"
He watched as Mina walked in. This one looked promising.
"Name, age, and powers, please." Toki asked.
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 29, 2007 14:44:34 GMT -5
"zypher. 23. Lightning/wind control," she said promptly, giving the pseudo-name she used when fighting. It was the name she had taken the last time she had joined a group... A few years ago.
"Might I ask the same of yourself, sir?" she asked, more to get her mind off the past than anything.
[Upped her age just because.]
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 29, 2007 15:58:05 GMT -5
Toki raised an eyebrow. This was the first time someone asked that question. Mostly because a lot of the other guys were from around the city, so they already knew who he was.
"Well, if you wish to know, Zephyr." he replied. "My name is Toki Karite. As you can tell, that's my real name. I don't have a "superhero" name. While I may look about 17 or 18, I can honestly say that I'm probably twice as old as your oldest relative. As for my powers, they're way to complex to explain, and I'd prefer to explain to someone I know I'd be working alongside."
He had a cheeky grin on his face. "So, tell me, why do you choose to be a superhero?" he asked.
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 29, 2007 20:15:11 GMT -5
"I was one before, with a group that has since disbanded and gone their separate ways.... It's a way to help others. A way that I'm good at at," she said, her voice growing stronger. This was an area she had experience in, an area that she was sure in, unlike so much of her life. She straightened her posture, the meek, uncertain air that had been her attitude until now disappearing.
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 30, 2007 6:18:39 GMT -5
Toki looked over Zephyr, studing her. He was quiet for a few minutes.
Eventually, he seemed satisfied, and smiled. "Good answer." he replied.
He then got up, and closed the door to the outside rooms. He then walked back to his desk, but didn't sit down. "I have one more question for you, but I don't think you'll understand unless I explain things a bit." he explained.
He placed a hand on his desk and leaned on it. "As I said before, my powers are rather complex. The thing is, if I get too angry, if I lose my temper, my powers go out of control." he explained.
He walked towards an open window. "The people have taken that in stride, and I appreciate them for it, but still.....I'm worried that I may cross the line one day." he continued.
He turned to Zephyr. "So, Zephyr, my final question is this: Can I trust you to make sure that I don't cross that line?" he asked.
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 30, 2007 7:23:33 GMT -5
Mena smiled slightly. She had a temper problems as well. She looked at her hands and was silent for a moment as small sparks danced across her palms, remembering. She had come perilously close to crossing that line before, and had been banished for that. She blinked, chasing away the ghosts of the past and finally looked up at Toki. Her answer, when it came was soft.
"Only if I can trust you to do the same for me."
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 30, 2007 7:32:58 GMT -5
Toki blinked. He hadn't expected that answer. Still, it was much better than what he had expected.
Smiling, he held out a hand, and said "Deal."
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 30, 2007 7:43:50 GMT -5
Mena shook his hand as confirmation, then looked around. "Do we wait here to see if others will come?" she asked him.
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 30, 2007 9:04:23 GMT -5
Toki shrugged. "I guess so. Grab a seat."
He then sat down at his own desk, then shouted "NEXT!".
A man wearing a blue-white-and-red outfit appeared, carrying a red-and-white striped shield. "Have no fear! Partiot-Man is here!" he shouted.
Toki just stared. He then turned to Zephyr. "As my first request, I ask that you stop me from KILLING THIS NO-TALENT HACK!" he screamed as he lunged for the Captain America wannabe.
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 30, 2007 9:56:24 GMT -5
Mena panicked for a split second, then grabbed a fistful of wind and whipped it around, using it to pin Toki to the wall. Keeping a constant pressure on him, she glanced at "Patriot-Man". Sparks danced in her hair.
"Patriot-Man, we will not be needing your... 'talents'. I'm sure you can find the exit on your own," she said coolly, before looking at Toki. "Is it safe to let you loose now, sir?"
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 30, 2007 10:35:09 GMT -5
Toki blinked. "Yeah, it's OK." he replied. "But, you know, I was sort of joking."
He then glanced at Patriot-Man. "You're still here? BEAT IT!" he shouted.
Patriot-Man dashed away, dropping his shield.
Toki sighed. "Could've been worse." he muttered. "It could've been another guy in a Guy Fawkes mask, calling himself "G" or "P" or "T". Ugh." He then shivered slightly.
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 30, 2007 10:40:39 GMT -5
Mena released the wind and smiled slightly.
"Forgive me, then. I don't like taking chances with that sort of thing." she turned and started walking towards an empty chair. Sitting, she looked up at him with a grin.
"Besides... at least now you know I can, right?" she quipped.
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 30, 2007 12:08:22 GMT -5
Toki smiled. "True, true." he replied.
He returned to his desk with a sigh. "Here's hoping someone with a brain in their heads walks in." he muttered. "NEXT!"
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 30, 2007 12:12:27 GMT -5
[Oo, oo, can I do two? please? I got an idea for some one from Mena's past tht she didn't get along well with, please? ^^ ... It would be another element controller.. I've always been partial to those. ^^]
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Post by Dundee on Jul 30, 2007 12:31:10 GMT -5
((I might be joining this roleplay, depends on how much I like my character. I'm a rather inconsistent roleplayer, so I really want to think this character through before throwing her in. She senses when people are lying and can float a few feet above the ground, but her main power is healing. You'll get to know her personality when/if I toss her in.))
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 30, 2007 12:37:05 GMT -5
[Actually wolfchild, I was just about to mention that concept. Yeah, go for it!]
[The more the merrier, Dundee!]
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 30, 2007 12:41:13 GMT -5
[WOOT! I'll post her bio in a sec]
A woman who looked to be about Mena's age walked in and smiled.
"Hello! I heard you could use a bit of help, so I thought I'd drop in to see if I could be use," she said. Mena shifted in her seat, then looked at the woman sharply as she realized the voice was familier.
Where have I met her...? she thought to herself frowning.
[giving you a chance to ask about name and power and such before Mena's recognition]
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 30, 2007 12:55:55 GMT -5
Toki glanced at the new person. She wasn't copying anyone, thankfully. Still...
"OK." Toki replied. "Could I have your name, age, and powers, please?"
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 30, 2007 13:09:00 GMT -5
"Shanna, 24, water," she answered promptly. Mena stared at her in shock. Of all the odd twists she could have predicted, this was not in the realm of them.
"You!" she cried, finally finding her voice again. She shot to her feet, fists clenched at her side and electricity running over her body as she glared at Shanna. Shanna looked at her in surprise, then narrowed her eyes.
"Of all the... I never thought I'd see you again," she said, voice cold. Mena shook.
"You mean since you abandoned me in the middle of a fight to DIE?!" she demanded, fighting back the urge to fry Shanna on the spot.
"I had to! I couldn't fight them!" she replied, keeping her voice even.
"Because you were scared? Or because in reality, you were on their side the whole time?!" Mena accused.
Shanna growled at the implication that she could be involved in a crime. "I am NOT a criminal!"
"Then why, after we got all the way to their hideout, did you abandon me to face him on my own? Why didn't you stay and fight?"
"Because he was MY BROTHER!" Shanna shouted. By now, both of them were breathing hard from the challenge it took to keep from lashing out at each other. Mena's eyes widened, and she stared at Shanna in shock, unable to say a word. Shanna turned away and looked at Toki with a sheepish smile.
"We were.. partners once," she kind of but not really explained.
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 30, 2007 13:22:05 GMT -5
Toki just stared. He then got up, brushed some dirt off of his clothes, then walked in between the two women.
"Before I continue," Toki began. "I would like to clarify that I don't like to hit women."
WHACK!
He then smacked both of them upside their heads.
"Now then," he continued. "Let me clarify something else."
He grabbed both of their collars, and pulled them towards him.
"This is not happening." he explained. "You want to carry a grudge against an enemy? Go ahead. But it will not happen between teammates. Understood?"
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 30, 2007 13:31:24 GMT -5
Mena rubbed her head, then scowled at him.
"It was a simple misunderstanding that, if you'd been listening, had been cleared up. Now, will you KINDLY release me?" she said coolly.
"Besides, we're not teammates yet. More... potential teammates. Not only that, but... A bit animosity is to be expected considering the circumstances in which we last saw each other," Shana said calmly, as if this was merely an ordinary occurance. Then, she directed her next comment at Mena. "I am sorry, Zephyr... He was my brother.. I thought I could fight, but... I couldn't. I didn't mean to abandon you, I just panicked."
Mena just nodded her acceptance of Shanna's apology, waiting for Toki to let her go.
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 30, 2007 13:49:48 GMT -5
Toki released them both. "Fair enough."
He turned to Shana. "Listen, Shana. You sound like you've had a lot of experience in this field, and I'd be happy to have you on the team," Toki began. "But if what you say is true, then how can I be sure you won't do it again?"
He crossed his arms. "If you can promise me that you'll do what's necessary, and do everything possible to bring your brother in, then I'll let you on the team." he said.
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 30, 2007 13:58:45 GMT -5
Shana looked at Toki, troubled. "sir, he's... he's the only family I have left... I... I'll do my best," she said softly.
"He's not even on this continent, at any rate," Mena said calmly, stepping back and straightening her clothing. She really had gotten a much better handle on her temper.. A year ago, Toki's hitting her would have warranted a bolt of lightning. "So, if we do go after him, perhaps by then you'll have figured out a way to nuetralize him without hurting him."
Shanna smiled wanely. "Let us hope."
[Feel free to use him as a villain if you need to. Or let me kno if you want me to use him. *shrug* Either way's good. ^^]
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 30, 2007 14:14:48 GMT -5
Toki walked toward his desk. "I understand that he's family, Shana." Toki explained. "But as long as he's out there, innocent people could be in danger."
He then smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry." he said. "We won't go marching after him the first chance we get. And if we do fight him, I won't kill him. I promise."
He held out a hand. "At any rate, welcome aboard." he said.
[We can use him later, if you like.]
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 30, 2007 14:20:58 GMT -5
Shana shook his hand and smiled, then sat beside Mena, casting a sidelong glance at her. Mena grinned.
"All is forgiven. I understand the bonds of family, and it's nice to have someone that I have worked with before here," she said softly. Shanna smiled again, then looked about.
"Are we it?"
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Post by ZeroVX on Jul 30, 2007 14:35:03 GMT -5
Toki sighed. "So far." he replied. "But the day's still young. NEXT!"
A man in a red-and-blue outfit jumped in. "Yo! I'm Arachna-Dude!"
Toki just stared...then slammed his head on his desk.
WHAM!
"Whoa! Dude, you OK?" Arachna-Dude asked.
Toki, still with his head on his desk, pointed out the door. "Go. Now." he muttered.
"But you haven't even-"
Toki pulled out a long scythe. "NOW."
And with that, Arachna-Dude vanished.
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 30, 2007 14:36:51 GMT -5
Shanna laughed softly. "I take it you've been dealing with that sort of thing all day?"
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