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Post by heroesdreamer on Dec 3, 2023 18:52:29 GMT -7
Juli was majorly discouraged, she'd thought she had it made, what with working for the Collector but he had just vanished out of nowhere! What was she supposed to do now? After thinking about it for a while, she had come to the conclusion that maybe it was time to strike out on her own, be a proper villain in her own right, so she had come up with a plan; she was going to rob a bank. But not a big one, she was going to start small and then if that worked she would hit a larger bank.
Just a few days later she found herself dressed a bit more causal than usual, her hair tied back with a simple black hair tie, as she walked into a bank and conjured behind her what looked like five big, burly men. She also had purchased a small handgun and took classes, claiming a need for self defense, and she showed said gun to the cashier, also using her conjuring ability to blur her face so she couldn't be identified. "Give me the money in your drawer" she said quietly, hoping this would go smoothly.
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Post by heroesdreamer on Nov 18, 2023 20:22:29 GMT -7
Erika smiled as Gwen admitted she wasn't so much super powered as super gadgeted, but was pleased as she wrote down her number on a napkin before saying if she needed her for anything to let her know. Quickly grabbing another napkin, she wrote down her own number and passed it to Gwen, before replying "Of course! It's good to know more people in the business, so to speak."
Once Gwen left, Erika hopped onto the dance floor for one song before quickly walking the short distance to her house, where she washed her face, scrubbed off all the makeup, brushed her hair then hopped in bed. She stared at the ceiling, happy that she'd made her first superhero contact, and smiled as she let herself imagine the adventures to come, hopefully with Gwen at some point. Maybe the two of them could take down some big villain or massive threat together, that could be fun!
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Post by heroesdreamer on Nov 9, 2023 20:35:13 GMT -7
Drew smiled as the Baroness leaned in to watch, then she confessed that she would not be using the computer most of the time, but that she would indeed give it a try. Drew smiled, showing his fangs for the first time in a long while, then he saw the others all creeping forward. He then realized that she had called him so that her minions would be able to be online, and that made him happy.
What made him even happier was what the Baroness wrote, basically making it official that he was her ally and under her protection, it still felt weird but he figured he'd get used to it in time. Looking at her, he bowed again before nodding in agreement. "Thank you" was all he said at the moment, though he quickly followed it up with "Don't worry about disturbing me, email me any time you need help, though of course I will only be able to answer at night. But I do look forward to helping as well as not being alone anymore." Then he asked "Is that all you need of me tonight? If so, I'lll let you guys get used to the computer and head home before the sun comes up." He then ran a hand through his hair and shuffled a bit, waiting to see if there was anything else.
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Post by heroesdreamer on Nov 9, 2023 13:54:08 GMT -7
Ireland grew curious as her customer talked about Ms. Paltrow, especially when she said that her and her sister had created the fuel that was called GOOP. She let Miss Arrow rant, though she quietly filed away the comment of "a spider's ramblings", while planning on researching a bit later. When Miss Arrow asked her for a tour, she eagerly said "Of course, I'd love to show you around!" as she carefully led the way around the inside of her shop. "I'm very proud of this place and myself for building it" she started to explain before pausing.
"I've kind of got it sorted by items, crystals and jewelry are here, candles and potion ingredients are over here" she continued, feeling a bit weird for just wanting to come out and tell her life story to someone she just met, but if this person was powerful as implied, then maybe she should? Sticking that thought in the back of her mind, she showed off her small book section before rounding the corner. "And this is my office!" she stated, "it's simple but cozy. I love sitting in here working on paperwork while drinking tea, feels like my own personal safe space." Blushing at having revealed a little bit, she then asked "Is there anything in particular that you would like to see? Maybe something other shops don't have, or maybe more food items?"
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Post by heroesdreamer on Oct 29, 2023 18:30:34 GMT -7
Drew was relieved as the Baroness didn't immediately order his execution but instead began to pace herself, a few minutes later offering her conditions. "That sounds good to me, and I would be happy to show you how to use the computer. I'll even hook up my email so it's right there" he offered, feeling not only a sense of relief but also a sense of a beginning. He took her hand and shook it firmly, bowing his head as a sign of respect, before saying "I believe we'll have a long and fulfilling relationship!"
Stepping closer to the computer, he motioned her forward. "So the VPN will always be on, so you don't have to do anything there, but if you need to get ahold of me" and then he paused while he made his email very accessible, including a link right to it. "Just click on this and an email will open and you'll be able to type whatever you want. Do you want to give it a try? Give me a fake command?" he asked, wondering if he would need to show the Internet to the Baroness and if so, how far that would go.
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Post by heroesdreamer on Oct 13, 2023 10:04:23 GMT -7
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Post by heroesdreamer on Oct 11, 2023 20:36:22 GMT -7
Mercury was sat on the roof of the school again, she enjoyed it. It was quiet and usually no one disturbed her, she could bring food or listen to music or, like tonight, just sit in silence and listen to the noise of the city far below. Her eyes occasionally strayed to the Avengers Academy but she had mostly gotten used to her friend Mettle not being there, though they had been writing emails back and forth, which is nice, and he had offered to host her over Christmas if she wanted to get out of school for a bit. She for sure was excited about that, and had been given permission, but she also still felt a bit lonely.
It was hard to describe why she felt lonely, she had friends and was mostly getting along with the teachers and other adults, maybe she just needed to get out of school for a while. After all, she mainly stayed at school unless she had to go out for something, but most of what she needed was inside these walls, plus it could be dangerous out there, on the streets. Not everyone liked mutants, so it was safer for her to stay on the school grounds, but at the same time there was not much adventure to be had by staying safe. Also she was not as normal looking as some others, so if she did venture beyond the walls, sooner or later someone would notice her metal skin. Now it was nearing the time of year where it actually might be safer to go outside, as Halloween was approaching as a holiday, and there were people who dressed up as their favorite superheroes, but not many people either knew who she was or thought she was special enough to cosplay as her.
Mercury stood up and carefully walked to the edge of the roof, looking down at the busy traffic far below, and sighed again. She was doing much better in that she no longer wanted to be normal and she had, for the most part, embraced her powers, but she supposed everything couldn't be perfect, at least not all the time. Also, with all the training she'd been doing, she was developing some nice muscles, so that was a positive! She then looked up at the sky and smiled, seeing a couple of her favorite constellations. "Orion, you never change" she said with a smile as she turned around and started gathering her stuff together, shoving it all into her backpack then opening the roof door and stepping inside.
Maybe I can talk Ms. Blaire into taking a bunch of us on a field trip somewhere she thought as she walked down the flight of steps to the door that led to the dorms. She thought about what the field trip could be and mentally made a note to ask Ms. Blaire about it tomorrow before class, then she opened the door and crept quietly to her room, as most likely everyone was sleeping.
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Post by heroesdreamer on Oct 11, 2023 15:51:55 GMT -7
Allison blushed as Angelica stated that she was sure the DJ would take her request, but focused on getting inside and finding a good place to sit. Once that was acquired, she smiled and nodded at her friend's comment about the table. "Yeah, it's perfect!" she said, taking a look around before seeing the menus and sitting down to read. Once Angelica mentioned getting snack mix, Allison beamed and said "That's a great idea! It's also better to have something to eat while we drink." Then she blushed cause surely Angelica knew that.
When she was asked what she would get to drink, Allison said "Probably a strawberry daiquiri, but now that you mention a martini I might go that route instead." As if on cue, one of the waiters walked over and said "Welcome, ladies! What can I get you tonight?" Allison made a decision and said "I'll have the strawberry daiquiri please and can we get some snack mix for the table?" before turning to let Angelica get her order in.
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Post by heroesdreamer on Oct 11, 2023 12:53:38 GMT -7
Drew simply raised one eyebrow as the Baroness didn't respond to his offer, instead jumping right to offering to let him join her group. It was funny, half of him was wanting to jump at the chance, but did he really want to join this group of vampires? He said "Now I appreciate the offer, but let's talk about this first. I've built up a pretty decent life for myself and I have friends, I guess other than wanting to belong with others like me, I would also like being protected against those that would hunt us. However, I still want to live my life, as much as it is, plus I could help other, newer vampires who are struggling with adapting to the life."
Drew set the piece of paper down on the cart he'd been working on and started pacing, as it helped him think. After a few minutes, he stopped and turned to face the Baroness. "Would you allow me to be "on-call", so to speak? What I mean by that is if you need my help, whether that is due to having computer trouble or if you recruit someone who is struggling and needs purpose or even just someone to talk to, I would come and help. I can be reached by email or you could send one of your members to fetch me, does that sound wise to you?" He asked, hoping she would accept what he was offering, he honestly wasn't sure if he even had a choice at this point or would be allowed to leave, but he hoped they could come to a compromise.
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Post by heroesdreamer on Oct 8, 2023 14:37:04 GMT -7
Ireland's eyes widened as her customer told her that she had invented the magic, did she have someone powerful in her shop? She was pleased and relieved as the lady complimented her knowledge and she replied with a "Thank you" as the lady set a bag of crystals on the counter. She then gave Ireland a couple of suggestions of added crystals that could help after saying she was much older than she seemed, and Ireland just bowed her head a bit and said "It's an honor to have you in my shop! I'll add the moonstone and purple florite to my list and do some research on them."
Again her customer complimented her store, and Ireland blushed just a bit, especially when the lady mentioned GOOP. "This might sound weird, but I do admire Gwenyth Paltrow at least wanting to start her own business. But yeah, that's why it's so important to research and make sure one knows what they're talking about before trying to sell something to the public." Pausing for a moment, she then admitted "I grew up in Montana and was trained under a mentor until I decided to move from my small town, and eventually I ended up here!" She then tallied up the prices of her customer's items and said "That will be twenty five dollars, please!"
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Post by heroesdreamer on Oct 6, 2023 12:41:42 GMT -7
Erika smiled as Gwen admitted she'd been star struck meeting Tony Stark, then she listened to Gwen talk about what kind of job she would have. She then replied "Yeah, it is kind of amazing how jobs like that are so needed and yet certain people see the people who work at these jobs as lower than themselves. I've had friends work retail, mainly fast food, and some of the stories they tell make me want to put my superhero outfit on and hang out with them, just to see if the rude customers dare say something with me right there."
She checked her watch to make sure she had time before her folks came back and then smiled again. "I should probably be heading home soon, but this was nice! I'm glad you came to our universe!" Pausing for a second, she then asked "Would you mind if I called on you in the future? It would be nice to have a friend and you're like the first super powered person I've met so far in New York!" She then quickly finished her drink.
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Post by heroesdreamer on Sept 27, 2023 14:22:57 GMT -7
Ireland smiled as her customer expressed an interest in crystals that would help in dreams and she said "Of course! Now we do have the typical rest and relaxation crystals, such as Amethyst, but if you're looking for something to amplify the dreams, or make them more vivid, I would suggest jade. Just charge it with your intent then tell your friend to sleep with it under their pillow." She wasn't planning on explaining it too much as this lady seemed to know what she was talking about, but she did move as she talked, leading her over to where the jade was. "I used jade when I was younger and was trying to figure out how to start my own business, change my life. Slept with it under my pillow and then came up with the idea to have my own store." she explained, cheerily.
"Now there are other options, like obsidian for protection during sleep, but I believe jade is gonna be what helps you the most." Pausing for a moment, she then asked "Can I ask how long you've been working with magic?" She felt a little shy as she asked, but she wanted to know more about people with powers, so why not ask?
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Post by heroesdreamer on Sept 26, 2023 13:44:28 GMT -7
Drew smiled as the Baroness told him they had time, that was a relief! Some clients wanted impossible results right away, but what raised his hackles a bit was that she then approached him and walked around him, that made him nervous! Still, he did his best to focus on the issue, feeling pleased as he was able to connect the computer he was working on to the park's network and he was about to explain how it would work when the Baroness began asking him questions.
Sighing a bit, he explained "I don't know who my master is, she tricked me into thinking she was hurt and I went to help her when she bit me and I passed out. I came to in my apartment, which makes me think she'd been watching me, but I figured out on my own how to survive." Pausing for a moment as he worked through a potential issue, he then said "It still bugs me, even if she was wounded and needed help, why leave me? Unless she'd been banished or something, or someone was after her, but I have never heard anything from her."
"As far as what my territory is, I mainly feed off of delivery drivers from restaurants around my house and taxi drivers every once in a while, if I'm going somewhere where drinking would normally be involved. You know, to mask the illusion of "having too much to drink". I have to say though, you guys are really the first group of vampires I've seen." He stayed quiet about Jubilee, he was not bringing her into this and plus from what Mercury had said, she was adapting and had a good support system.
Shaking his head, he then changed the subject and said "Anyway, your network is up and running and it's also hidden with what's called a VPN, so no one from the park should know you guys are here." He wrote down the username and password and held it out to the Baroness. "This is what you'll have to enter when you want to use the internet, I can show you how to do that?" he questioned, wondering how much longer he had to talk to this other vampire.
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Post by heroesdreamer on Sept 22, 2023 13:16:05 GMT -7
Ireland was in her office. digging through a box of books she'd gotten as donations from the local library and pricing them before putting them on the book shelf. She was pleased with how much business her little shop was getting and she was even thinking of seeing if she could expand into the next building. As far as she knew, it had been used as a warehouse but had been sitting empty for a few months, so she was hoping to track down the owner and work out a deal where she could rent out the space.
After she was done, she grabbed two handfuls of books and stepped into the store proper in order to put them in place, but as she did so, she heard the chimes on the front door go off. She called out to whoever had come in "Please come in and feel free to browse, I'll be right there!" before she placed the books with the others. Nodding in a pleased fashion, she then stepped around the corner and smiled at the young woman. "Hi, sorry about that! I got some new books in and wanted to get them on display." she explained, admiring the hair style her customer had. "Is there anything in particular you're looking for today?" she asked, fully willing to let her browse if she wanted to. She had discovered that some people would come in simply because they were curious, while others knew exactly what they wanted, while even others would have a bunch of questions, and Ireland loved talking to people like that!
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Post by heroesdreamer on Sept 19, 2023 13:25:09 GMT -7
Mockingbird was pleased that everyone on her team seemed to be taking the situation seriously, except of course for Tony's humor. She didn't outright laugh, but instead smirked at his comments, only adding a "Thank you sir" right before he logged out. She did however smile at the operating system he'd given them, listening to the somehow soothing tones, though when he let her know there was a second channel open for more private conversations, she simply replied "I will let you know, thank you". She didn't want to speak her mind right in front of everyone, but it was nice to have a listening ear, especially since she might misjudge things, after all, appearances could be deceiving.
She then turned around and faced her team, saying "All right guys, we're on our own from here. The plan is to try to recover at least the stolen data, and of course if we can capture Dewitt. Again, we may potentially have a shapeshifting person, which is why the buddy system is so important. Try to stay within at least seeing distance of your partner and come up with a code word that you can give each other if you do happen to lose sight of each other." Pausing for a moment, she then continued. "Stealth is very important to this mission, we should be able to sneak in and out with no issues but if you encounter anything that throws you off, inform me or your partner right away!"
Bringing up the map of the building, she went over a couple of possibilities as to where the data might be and where Dewitt might be, before asking "Does anyone have any questions?"
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