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Post by Dead Sidekick on Dec 8, 2010 13:16:46 GMT -5
Oldschool gets on the elevator, and it takes him down to Level 21, and stops.
A computer voice chimes "You are not authorized to access Levels 2 through 19, or any sub-basement levels. Would you like to go to the ground floor lobby?"
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Post by TasK on Dec 8, 2010 13:25:56 GMT -5
"Eh?" grunts Oldschool in surprise. "What do you mean, I'm not authorized...."
Oldschool realizes how stupid it is to respond to an automated system.
I got him into this mess. I need to get the kid out.
Oldschool looks for an intercom button or phone line.
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Post by Vendetta on Dec 8, 2010 16:02:27 GMT -5
"Well I'm think I'm getting some shut-eye then. If you like I'll show you to the rec level and get you assigned to a room" Vendetta says to Ferine, and then heads after Oldschool, but is too slow and desides to take the stairs, as its only one level down.
/ooc I assume there are stairs as well as elevators ooc/
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Post by Dead Sidekick on Dec 10, 2010 11:16:03 GMT -5
The intercom in the elevator crackles to life.
"This is Security. Sorry, Oldschool, but your team is only authorized to access the top 6 floors and the lobby level. We're still cleaning the ice out of the medical section on Level 21. Arc is retrieving Vigil for your briefing. Do you need assistance with Vendetta's bike? We can send for parts."
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Post by Dead Sidekick on Dec 10, 2010 12:06:13 GMT -5
Vendetta passes through the doorway Oldschool kicked out and heads down the stairs to his quarters on Level 24.
The television in the team's living room / common area is on.
On the screen is buildings swirling and people screaming in terror.
"Controls are frozen! We're going down. Mayday! Mayday! This is Skycam 36 Action News helicopter. We've been attacked! We're going...."
The footage goes static.
"That was Brent Winslow's helicopter, an hour ago. We're waiting for Brent to get back to the studio. Apparently he and his crew survived the crash. He reported being attacked by a mutant with the power to create snowstorms. We're going to Washington live to a news conference with the President."
"Ladies and gentlemen of the press. As you know, for the last few months, the Congress has been deliberating Senator Robert Kelly's Mutant Registration Act, an effort to get a handle on the rising problem of mutants emerging with destructive powers not just in America, but around the world. The science is divided. Some say these people are born with the potential to develop their powers. Others say they are victims of a genetic disorder triggered by the net result of alien visitations to our planet. Now, I don't want any kind of discrimination against those visitors from other worlds that have helped us. Superman and the late Captain Mar-Vell, for instance. But the facts remain clear, that mutants pose a clear and present danger to the national security of the United States of America. I want to thank the Senate for passing a comprehensive Mutant Registration Act that will identity mutants in our population and get them the help that they need. But I want to encourage the House of Representatives to sign on to this bill. Today's mutant attacks in New York City underscore the need to expand the federal Mutant Response Directorate into a full fledged proactive agency equipped with the tools they need to readily identify and cpntain the threats posed by an unidentified mutant population. I'll take some questions. Yes, Ted?"
"Sir, we all know mutants pose a threat to national security. But there is a sizable opposition to this bill. Captain America of the Avengers reminds that mutants assisted in the war against Hitler in World War 2, and there are calls for the United States to withdraw from the Freedom of Power Treaty and allow superhuman agents to get involved in our wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Qurac. Superman, for example, could find Osama Bin Laden. Could root out HYDRA."
"I don't want to speculate on the pros and cons of turning over warfare to superhumans. It invites tyranny and oppression. In fact, the Mutant Registration Act helps the United States comply with the terms of the Freedom of Power Treaty by seeking to identify the mutants among us. Next question. Lois?"
"Sir, with all due respect, this looks like a massive effort to turn over national security to corporations like Lexcorp and Shaw Industries. And Lex Luthor is rumored to be considering a run for the Presidency in 2012. Do we really want to go down the road of a high-tech police state patrolled by robots and..."
"And so is 'Howard the Duck.' Look, I don't want to comment on rumors and political aspirations of my fellow citizens. And I would not characterize Luthor's efforts in Metropolis as a 'high tech police state.' Team Luthor is an authorized division of the Metropolis Police Department suited to deal with superhuman threats and are a model for police departments everywhere. Just as we don't want to turn over law enforcement and national security to superhumans, we can't ignore that superhumans on our side can not be everywhere and that not all superhumans are on our side..."
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Post by TasK on Dec 10, 2010 12:10:32 GMT -5
Oldschool scratched his head as he nodded, visibly appreciative of the human response. While he liked machines, he certainly preferred talking to a human.
"Ahh, thanks guys. If you need a hand with the ice, I'd be more than happy to assist. Nasty business that went down there. We hope everyone's alright. 'Preciate the offer with parts for Vendetta's bike. I'm sure we'll have a part list soon enough... Say, while I have you on, I was wondering how or where I'm supposed to go to get a young feller named 'Reen' out of trouble. I seen him on a monitor with one of your agents... Vigil, I think. I'm not sure how he got in here. Must have snuck on the helicopter when we came over... All I know is that if there's anyway I can get him out of trouble, I'd sure appreciate knowing. How would I go about finding him? The sooner I get my mitts on him and kick his butt outta here, the better, probably for everyone."
Oldschool chuckled as he finished talking.
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Post by Dead Sidekick on Dec 10, 2010 12:16:31 GMT -5
"Did you say Reen?"
There is hesitation in the voice of the security officer on the intercom.
"Standby."
The elevator begins descending.
"Arc and Vigil will meet you in the lobby."
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Post by Vendetta on Dec 10, 2010 16:52:43 GMT -5
Vendetta passes through the doorway Oldschool kicked out and heads down the stairs to his quarters on Level 24. The television in the team's living room / common area is on. On the screen is buildings swirling and people screaming in terror. "Controls are frozen! We're going down. Mayday! Mayday! This is Skycam 36 Action News helicopter. We've been attacked! We're going...."
The footage goes static.
"That was Brent Winslow's helicopter, an hour ago. We're waiting for Brent to get back to the studio. Apparently he and his crew survived the crash. He reported being attacked by a mutant with the power to create snowstorms. We're going to Washington live to a news conference with the President."
"Ladies and gentlemen of the press. As you know, for the last few months, the Congress has been deliberating Senator Robert Kelly's Mutant Registration Act, an effort to get a handle on the rising problem of mutants emerging with destructive powers not just in America, but around the world. The science is divided. Some say these people are born with the potential to develop their powers. Others say they are victims of a genetic disorder triggered by the net result of alien visitations to our planet. Now, I don't want any kind of discrimination against those visitors from other worlds that have helped us. Superman and the late Captain Mar-Vell, for instance. But the facts remain clear, that mutants pose a clear and present danger to the national security of the United States of America. I want to thank the Senate for passing a comprehensive Mutant Registration Act that will identity mutants in our population and get them the help that they need. But I want to encourage the House of Representatives to sign on to this bill. Today's mutant attacks in New York City underscore the need to expand the federal Mutant Response Directorate into a full fledged proactive agency equipped with the tools they need to readily identify and cpntain the threats posed by an unidentified mutant population. I'll take some questions. Yes, Ted?"
"Sir, we all know mutants pose a threat to national security. But there is a sizable opposition to this bill. Captain America of the Avengers reminds that mutants assisted in the war against Hitler in World War 2, and there are calls for the United States to withdraw from the Freedom of Power Treaty and allow superhuman agents to get involved in our wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Qurac. Superman, for example, could find Osama Bin Laden. Could root out HYDRA."
"I don't want to speculate on the pros and cons of turning over warfare to superhumans. It invites tyranny and oppression. In fact, the Mutant Registration Act helps the United States comply with the terms of the Freedom of Power Treaty by seeking to identify the mutants among us. Next question. Lois?"
"Sir, with all due respect, this looks like a massive effort to turn over national security to corporations like Lexcorp and Shaw Industries. And Lex Luthor is rumored to be considering a run for the Presidency in 2012. Do we really want to go down the road of a high-tech police state patrolled by robots and..."
"And so is 'Howard the Duck.' Look, I don't want to comment on rumors and political aspirations of my fellow citizens. And I would not characterize Luthor's efforts in Metropolis as a 'high tech police state.' Team Luthor is an authorized division of the Metropolis Police Department suited to deal with superhuman threats and are a model for police departments everywhere. Just as we don't want to turn over law enforcement and national security to superhumans, we can't ignore that superhumans on our side can not be everywhere and that not all superhumans are on our side..."Vendetta sighed heavily as he shook his head, as usual the politicians had no idea what was really going on in the world - heck he wasn't even sure that they knew what was going on in their own offices. He watches as the news keep running for a while, waiting to see if Ferine desides to join him in the rec area.
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Post by Dead Sidekick on Dec 11, 2010 8:06:15 GMT -5
The newscast continues after a commercial break as Vendetta watches.
The story has gone national. The talking head panels are forming.
"...just scared to provoke an interstellar incident and call the genetic mutation disorder what it is: a biological weapon unleashed by aliens to muck with human DNA."
"That's preposterous, sir! Mr. Sage! Why do we even have this talk radio nut on the panel anyway."
"To maintain the illusion of a free society in a post-alien invaded world, of course."
"Shut up you twit I wasn't talking to you."
"That's quite alright. I was heard."
"Gentlemen, please. Let's not debate conspiracy theories and stick with facts. We are after a fashion, journalists...."
"Yes. Let's stick with facts. I am a journalist. Been doing investigative reporting longer than most of the news writers on this panel combined. He is a narcissistic sportscaster. The facts are we don't know what caused those people to spontaneously fall asleep in New York City. They all woke up claiming mutants attacked them. Mass hysteria is not exactly..."
"Sir. You sicken me. You're the worst person in the world. How dare you mock the experiences of terrified people? These mutants are a..."
"...are who you want to bag and tag like animals in the wild. Maybe the aliens are right."
"Gentlemen, we have to take a break. Because the aliens said so..."
<mocking laughter>
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Post by Ferine on Dec 11, 2010 16:04:47 GMT -5
Ferine follows Vedetta down the stairs and enters the rec area as the panel comes on. OOC: Been sick so just caught up on things ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by shockwave on Dec 11, 2010 17:10:26 GMT -5
(Shockwave continues working away)
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Post by Vendetta on Dec 11, 2010 17:35:03 GMT -5
Ferine follows Vedetta down the stairs and enters the rec area as the panel comes on. OOC: Been sick so just caught up on things ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Vendetta points in the general direction of the rooms "pick a room - I believen most of them are available - except the first 5 or 6 they were assigned to the rest of us. In the morning we'll have to get you a keycard for the remaining levels. Unless you need something else I'm going to get some shuteye." Vendetta looks at the TV then finds the remote ans switches off the TV, tossing the remote casually on the coffetable "F***ing retards" /ooc I imagine there are some sort of nametags on or next to the doors ooc/
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Post by Dead Sidekick on Dec 11, 2010 19:44:43 GMT -5
Ferine walks into the rec room as Vendetta snaps off the television, silencing the broadcast bloviation contest.
Vendetta goes to his assigned room, and unlocks it with the key card that was given to him.
It's been a full day already and it's just now approaching sundown. After getting attacked by an assassin sent by Hammerhead, falling unconcious and being tormented by a demonic being that called itself 'Nightmare,' waking up and breaking Windchill's jaw, facing down Arc, and now the bizarre sleeping incident that caused much damage and destruction followed by Windchill's attack on a news helicopter, the city is on edge and angry. With gang violence going out of control already, nightfall will bring out the worst.
Vendetta knew in his guts he'd be fighting tonight. He wanted to be rested for it.
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Ferine doesn't find any doors unlocked. Apparently she will need to be assigned a keycard.
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The elevator arrives on the lobby level, and Oldschool sees Paladin staffers sweeping up broken glass and mopping up chunks of frozen ice and water. Maintenance workers are replacing the windows of the front entrance.
Arc and Vigil step into the elevator with Oldschool.
Vigil says, "I think it best to talk about Rin in the relative safety upstairs. And, I can tell you all at the same time."
Vigil says "Level 24" and the elevator begins moving upward again.
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Shockwave makes good progress on repairs to his armor. It's likely he'll have the flight systems restored in time to use tonight, and tearing into and tweaking the kit-bashed modifications he and Oldschool had made over pizza the other night assures him that the team will once again have an airborne component.
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Post by Dead Sidekick on Dec 24, 2010 10:13:48 GMT -5
The elevator stops its climb to Level 24, and Arc, Vigil, and Oldschool step out.
Arc says to Ferine, "We've not been formally introduced. I am Arc, and this is Vigil." Arc looks around for Vendetta, looking at his closed quarters door. She knocks on the door and says "Team meeting." She does not wait for Vendetta to respond, likely still annoyed at him for their earlier encounter.
She turns and says, "I'm going upstairs to get Shockwave. Do any of you know where Solo and Elixir went? What about Renegade?"
Arc keys her communicator. "Security, find Glitch and tell him to get his ass up to Level 24, pronto."
Arc shrugs and mutters, "That jerk had security chasing each other yesterday, causing the sensor net to give false readings. A real pain in the neck, Vigil."
Vigil's expression changed a little, to a wry smile. "He's quite a prankster, isn't he? Still, we require his services."
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Arc enters the Level 25 workshops as Shockwave is putting the final touches on repairs to his armor and informs him that there's a team meeting beginning. Shockwave's armor is fully repaired, and ready for a trial flight.
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Post by Vendetta on Dec 26, 2010 4:21:05 GMT -5
Vendetta sighs and puts what little of his gear on that had managed to get off, and then heads back out the door, making sure he is ready for anything, should something happen while they are having the meeting.
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