Viking Bay- You are the first. (IC Roleplay- Full)

[Israfil]

Sebastian
Location: The Hammer
HP: 1
CND: Good

"Oh my God." Sebastian whispered to himself "Okay, by a show of hands, how many in here are bulletproof?"

[Aerlwyn]

Victoria
Location The Hammer
HP 1
Condition mental headache



"Well you need to refine that as well im not bullet proof normally but i can shield myself making me bullet proof. So you need to expand on the questions." Victoria mentions.

[Hound]

Mark Swanson
HP: 1

At Victoria's last comment, Mark Glanced at her, "Semantics." Mark said with a tone of boredom, "Until we find out just what is going on here, it might be best if we kept exactly what we do to ourselves. I like many of you here, you are an interesting bunch, but truth be told I only met most of you recently. While I doubt anyone here is working for anyone dangerous, I don't really feel like telling everyone my Kryptonite, or how my powers work just yet."

He looked around, "Well I guess that's that. Bobby seems to scoff at us, but other than him, the rest of us are out right admitting we have powers? I am. I have power." He looked around, to see if anyone would disagree with him. Mark turned to the woman of the hour, "Okay so what exactly do you want us to do? Are you expecting us to get together and train? Sew costumes? Maybe if you let us in on your plan, we could be a little more trusting about explaining our powers?"

[cobalt-blue]

Mrs. Darque grinned and said, "At first I considered shaving my head, confining myself to a wheelchair and opening a school, but decided it was too cold for that." The woman evidently had a sense of humor. "But after a while I talked with some other people, some in the government, some in the corporate world, and some at the State level. We've sort of cobbled together a Foundation for Youth Services. My contacts in the Department of Education and the School Board has it ready for me and a group of other educators, scientists and law enforcement trainers to start an adjunct to the school and to train you. Whether or not you tell your parents is up to you. After a settling in period and after a some training, we'll be trying to help out with natural disasters and law enforcement issues in both Victory City and Liberty City."

[Israfil]

Sebastian
Location: The Hammer
HP: 1
CND: Normal

"I don't mean to speak for all of us," Sebastian began with a look of trepidation "but even though my talents aren't nearly as impressive as those around me, I'm not sure if I'm comfortable with government involvement and overwatch in my life."

The teen cleared his throat to buy him a moment for what he'd say next.

"From what you've told us so far, it doesn't seem like it's a panoramic government program, correct me if I'm wrong, but hiring so many people just to train us seems... I dunno... off. Does someone want to explain it better?"

[Sakuro]

Steven Mason
HP: 1
Cnd: Heathly
Location: The Hammer


Steven arched an eyebrow. Somewhat impressed by the effort, Mrs. Darque put into this ... and the breadth of her contacts. Who would have known? When Sebastian voiced his concerns he looked to his peer and listened before mounting a response. Occasionally he glanced over at Mrs. Darque to see if he was understanding correctly.

"I don't think it's just us man. There's people with abilities in Victory City too. Probably other places we haven't heard too much about yet. Viking Bay probably won't be the only place getting this kind of meta-education. This actually sounds like a responsible response from the government. Set up schools to train and educate people so they don't blow up other people. Or ... whatever."

But at length, he shared Sebastian's concerns, and gave the guy a nod of agreement mixed with approval for voicing them.

"At least on the surface it seems alright. How much government involvement is there going to be? I don't think any of us want to be on The Man's leash."

[CelticREI]

Jaymie
Location: The Hammer
Condition: Still Shy-like
HP: 1

"A little can go a long way Jaymie. But I doubt it was a one shot. Maybe you just need practice."

Jaymie gave Steven a bit of a glare when he said she just needed practice.

"Steve's right, you probably just need practice. Took me weeks to be able to use my powers freely, and I don't even know if I have discovered all my powers yet. We can work on it together."

And was about to give the glare to Mark until he said they could work on it together, at that she seemed to consider before she meekly nodded her head "Ok... I'll give it a shot."

As the conversation went on and Ms. Darque gave her reveal on what she had been up to, Jaymie shared many concerns "And what would we be expected to do? The new Batman movies have it right; as one side, 'good' or 'evil' increases the other side does so as well. What happens when some kid that can explode minds decides he doesn't like this 'school' and pulls a Columbine? Actually didn't something like that -just- happen? The crazed gunner guys at that elementary school?"

[cobalt-blue]

"Yes, that's exactly what just happened at the elementary school," Shelby said tersely. "As for an escalation in powers, guess what, it's already happened. We're the ones on the downside of the equation."

Mrs. Darque nodded to Shelby and put a hand on his shoulder. Then looking back at the group, she added, "You'd be attending special classes where you'll get your regular education, plus help in training in how to use and not to use your powers. This is all new ground for everyone so there will be some mistakes. As for the government involvement, it's actually going to be minimal."

[Hound]

Mark Swanson
HP: 1

"Government involvement being small? Yeah... I don't buy it. The more I hear, the less I like. Maybe you have nothing but good intentions, but that doesn't mean you know what the government truly plans." Mark clenched a fist, half tempted to activate his powers right then and there and take off. "Between Tuff and I, we could level a small city in a matter of hours. Nothing the police, or military could do would stop us. The best part? We can do it without expensive equipment, support teams, and without a real risk of lives on the side we're fighting for. I don't know about anyone else is thinking, but we're living weapons. Some more large scale than others, while others are built for convert actions."

"If there are more like us, if others have our abilities, then the government isn't just going to stand aside and let us be lawyers, and architects, going up to be normal people. They are going to want us on a leash, trained and loyal soldiers. They are going to want to learn how to duplicate the most ideal powers in men and women of their own choosing." Mark bit his lip to pause, thinking carefully about his next few words.

"I've read this book. I've seen this movie. I've played this game. I know this story. They will on the outside appear supportive and kind to the public, thinking of only the best for those effected. But in truth the most powerful will be singled out, and taken in for testing. They will construct insurances so that we can never turn on them. Maybe implant bombs in our brains, or control chips to eliminate free will. Who knows what they might construct. Then they will point us at an enemy and watch us slaughter millions as living war machines." He turned to the group, "We are the next weapons of mass destruction. Another Hiroshima is just around the corner."

Mark released Jaymie's hand, "You're all free to do what you want, but I refuse to be stock piled like they did with nuclear missiles." He glared at Ms. Dargue, "Thanks for the cake." He said with a bitter tone before making is way for the door.

If no one stops Mark, he will leave without another word.

Yeah paranoia!

[Horsenhero]

Tuff McCoy
Location: The Hammer
Condition: Plotting
HP 1

Tuff listened to Mark's concerns and did not interrupt, even when they started to border on hostile paranoia. He couldn't really say anything, those concerns were very similar to the ones he'd harbored. Sitting here with these people and listening to Mrs Darque, he'd had something of a change of heart. Not about his concerns per se, but about how to deal with them.

"Mark, if you leave then the very things you're worried about will probably come to pass for you in some form or another. The government has more resources than you and eventually, they'll find you out. Given your powers as you described them to me, they may well decide the best course of action would be to kill you in your sleep or something. Worse, they'll be able to get away with it because you've ceded your opportunity to control the narrative, bubba."

Whether Mark stops or not, Tuff turns to Mrs Darque. "I said it before and I mean it still...I'm in. My powers are pretty simple, so training how to use them is sort of like training to exist. However, Mark brought up some really good points and I think the only way we can keep the more rational of them from coming true is to control the narrative. We need more than training and the opportunity to act. We need a lawyer and a publicist. We need to be on Facebook. We need to be the ones to tell our story."

Looking around at his fellow "Cometeers" Tuff does his best to convey his earnestness. "I'm not asking everyone to reveal their powers or identity to John Q. Public, but I will. I'll only do it though, if we control how our story is presented. Publicity, information, public perception, control of the story... is power. I don't think we should cede that power to anyone. If it puts the people who'd manipulate us for their own ends on the defensive, I'd do a reality show about us...as loathsome as that thought may be."

Now all that was left was to wait for the fireworks.

[CelticREI]

Jaymie
Location: The Hammer
Condition: Starting to break her shell
HP: 1


Jaymie took hold of Mark's hand as he made his way to the door "Mark, I asked you once to come with me because I didn't want to be alone. Please do it again? If... if things go bad, we can make a run for it. But if they don't, I want you with me... and I think if I -do- still have powers I need to learn how to use them."

[Hound]

Mark Swanson
HP: 1

Mark paused at the door as Tuff began to speak. The man never failed to impress and inspire. The man made sense, if he went public the government would have a harder time controlling him, though barely. Still his plan had plenty of merit and almost swayed Mark to stay, but it was Jaymie who forced him to turn around. Her genuine sweetness touched his heart in away he couldn't ignore. He turned to Jaymie and peered into her eyes, and stared deeply for what felt like an eternity. Finally he agreed, "I'll stay. On the condition that all of Tuff's conditions are met. With an all-American, apple pie eating, and football playing, super star like him taking the media bull by the horns, then we stand a good chance at getting the general public on our side."

Mark took Jaymie's hand in his and squeezed it, "Though I am hesitant to announce what I can do to the world, not to many people would be pleased knowing I can just stroll into a bank vault when ever I like."

[CelticREI]

Jaymie
Location: The Hammer
Condition: Starting to break her shell
HP: 1


Jaymie gave Mark's hand a kiss and she turned back to Tuff, smirking a bit "'Real World: SuperHero?'" she took out her phone and started hitting the touch screen one-handed "Seriously though, you have a good point. I'm making up a Facebook group, private for now, but also a public one for later on." she looked up "What are your Facebook emails, I'll friend you."

[Sakuro]

Steven Mason
HP: 1
Cnd: Heathly
Location: The Hammer


A brown eyebrow rose when Mark started in on his rant. Half way through it his eyes glazed over and he started picturing him with funny hats on. After a while the irritating tone of Mark's voice made that not so entertaining either. Steven was almost relieved when the guy made for the door ... only to do a one eighty.

Tuff's dialog was nearly as boring. But at least it was constructive. So Steven made an effort to paying attention. More than once he gave the cowboy a weird look. Not a bad look, just a 'what kind of goo is in your head?' type of look. When he'd finished saying his peace Steven have a hand back and forth a couple time.

"Don't go overboard Tough Guy. Controlling our own destiny and what not is great. But I don't want people knowing who my family is. I can't be there to protect them all the time. Not to mention all the media attention. No way. I want a private life."

"The rest is fine. Just use my masked identity for ... whatever media scheme we run with. But if it goes into reality TV, I am so out. That stuff is trash."

[Aerlwyn]

Victoria
HP 1
Location The Hammer

"Myself and Steven have been taking about sorting a place under the new home i am looking at purchasing to live in. As to the training with our power well thats all upto each of you as im willing to use my wealth to fund our group. About costumes well im willing to design ideas with you all for that will not be much more than spandex and light materials as i dont have access to anything more than that right now. If your willing to work with me on this i know we can come up with a great team" Victoria mentions to the others assembled.

"Okay so what exactly do you want us to do? Are you expecting us to get together and train? Sew costumes? Maybe if you let us in on your plan, we could be a little more trusting about explaining our powers?"