American Valor

If it wasn't for comments like this I would never even consider entering base contest. I build best inside the box I saw bases I was competeing aganist and was like my base is cute but no contest needed to see those other bases. I was very happy to recieve positive comments from several of the judges. These bases look incredible well done.

Written with Tenaxa PCU-Somewhere near Campus Krys walked with Tori holding hands her left hand held the bag as they walked. The sway of her hips kept rhythm with Tori's. "So how are you feeling? Ready for round two?" Krys asked simply as they wandered. Tori walked with Krys, grinning at her. “I just might be ready.” *She chuckled and gave Krys’ hand a squeeze. “But before we do that, I think we need to talk about some things. And I don’t mean ‘we have to talk’. I mean, I’d like to help you out…get you more comfortable in the world of Paragon City. Things work a little differently here.” Krys just nodded not really understanding the difference between the two meanings of talking. Tori thinks for a moment. “Like, let’s say your in a poorer neighborhood in Port Oaks. How you act and deal with people is going to be very different than say, how you’d interact with others in the Golden Giza club. Right? Not that I’ve ever been to the Golden Giza, but I’ve been places kinda like it.” She shrugs. Krys eyes widen slightly. She knew about the Giza, Tori went to places like that. “Sometimes you gotta go with things and people will be nice to you because they are nice, not because they are trying to get something from you." Krys just laughed while looking at Tori who wasn't laughing and appeared serious with a smile. "Oh no no, thats not right. No seriously. Everyone is always trying to play an angle, sometime you even have to watch those that call you friend." Krys smile vanished, she looked down still walking with Tori. Krys continued in a remorseful soft small voice "You wouldn't trick me, or sell me out would you?" Tori smiled reassuringly at Krys. "Of course not." Krys smiled at Tori and squeezed her hand, she really wanted to believe Tori, but they had been burned before. As they headed toward her apartment, Tori realized changing Krys' outlook was going to be a much longer road than she thought. And one that maybe she wasn't equipped to get Krys to follow.

Hmm for a rouge or any adventurer, I might suggest the lesser known goddess Tymora. She is a godess of luck and chance who is worshiped with a cup of spilt wine. In a different game the said goddess Blessed my bard with a Luck blade by chance in a fight with a creature who could only be defeated by magical weapons. So that said might fit your Idea. AV Ps thanks for helping me remember "Cobolt the Bard"

PCU - The Green MELODY Melody sat on a bench confirming that the girl Max was seeing and eating breakfast-brunch was a local hero college student. The picture of Tenaxa was nice but she was just not cheerleader material, So what was Max doing with her? Mel knew and Max was lucky to be heading to an away game. Mel didn't want to hurt Jenn but that hounddog couldn't keep it in his pants that was a well known fact. Mel wasn't sure how Jenn would take it but better the truth then that bastard getting away with this again. Mel and several other Cheerrleaders sat waiting for Jenn to arrive. J-TOM J-Tom sat on the edge of the bed in her dorm room. She knew something was wrong when Max hadn't called or come over last night or wake her up this mornin. So she cleaned her dorm and waited blowing off her morning classes. Then she recieved the photo. Max was holding some bimbo, eating and who knows what else. J-Tom's temper flared her Irish blood grew hot, *Nobody was gonna take her man not Sandi and not some bimbo, she set them all straight.* J-Tom mind stormed. Then a few moments later she recieved a call from Mel she acted dumb but she knew what Mel wanted and agreed to meet up with her in a few on the Green,

PCU - Somewhere in Steel Canyon The alleyway was littered with multiple bodies. The Lead Brick head bounced off the wall for the third time as he slipped on to the trash covered floor. As he tried to sit up and focus his eyes stared into the large bore pistol pointed at his head. "Have I got your attention now?" The vigilante knocked back the hammer on the weapon. "Yea man. All you had to do was ask nicely. You're looking for the people who set you up, right , come on Man. right?" The MidKnight Avenger just stared quietly at the Lead Brick the gun just pointing and the hand grip flexing. "I'm telling you man you gotta believe me it was three wacked out women. The two that handled the boys and the one we ment in the hospital. She paid us cash. All we had to say was you jacked us. Figured it add to your rep or somethin. That was before we knew anyone was dead, man. Honest we wouldn't do you like that. Please man we told ya what you wanted to know don't kill us, me." The lead brick was begining to sob the barrel followed his everyhead movement. "Name?" the Midknight Avenger asked. The Lead Brick stammered out. "My N-n-n-ame, Joey... Joey Patrinoi" The lead brick said. It happened so fast he didnt even see it. The gun shot foward pistol slapping Joey. His head slammed back into the alley wall and bounced foward back into the barrel of the gun. "NAME!" "What name what NAME tell me what to say I'll say anything." Joey stared looking at MidKnight Avenger and realized what he wanted. "I dont Know her name, Oh gawd, I swear I don't know Please, please, ple.." "BOOM!" Followed by silience as MidKnight Avenger leapt away in the direction of the PVD. He had a flight to catch.

written with Tenaxa PCU-Tastee Diner Beth noticed the ladies and saw one of them wrapin up her food, She thought for a moment and spoke quietly to John while she grabbed a couple of to-go boxes. "Hi ladies I noticed you were packing up and brought you over some boxes." "Why?" Krys answered as Beth was putting them on the table. "Why what?" Beth answered with a questioning sorta confused look on her face. Krys voice took on a cold hard edge. "Why what, you been to nice and watching us since I sat down. What do you want me to do? Hmm." Krys stared at Beth, who was taken slightly aback but smiled. "Oh well you seemed a little lost and confused when you first came in. I assumed you are packing that for a friend, which is why I brought the to-go boxes." Tori watched Krys, a little confused at first, then understanding washed over her. She’d been in a similar state when she was brought into her adopted parent’s home. Not quite because she had several years in an orphanage before being out on her own. She’d had to relearn to live in society a little bit, but Krys never had that. "Order Up!" the disembody voice called out from the kitchen window along with a ding sound. "I'll be right back." Beth said with a friendly smile. “Krys, it is a ‘to-go’ box, just take it and you can put your extra food in it. They’re not trying to do anything wrong.” She says quietly to Krys in a calm voice and then helps her package up the food. Krys smiles at Tori. "Are you sure, these little boxes are fancy. Better than the Hungry Dragon." Krys whispered to Tori. A minute later Beth returned with a mediun sized bag it smelled incredible. "I saw you ladies are leaving so I ordered you an apple pie to-go, no charge. Before you say no, we give each guest a choice of different pie slices The apples just came out of the oven, so their still hot. So here at Tastee we like everyone to feel welcome. Nothing says Welcome more than hot apple pie." Beth smiles at them both. Krys was about to ask if this was a trap or something when she felt Tori brush behind her. "Oh that's no.., a Thank you." Krys finished, with a glance at Tori. Beth smiled and then moved to another table as they exited. Once they were outside, Tori stops Krys. “Listen, if you want to live amongst the ‘normies’ of society, you need some training. I hope I’m not offending but there are some basics that you need to brush up on." Tori thinks for a moment. Knowing she isn't going to convince Krys that they are doing it as a favor, she tries a different approach. "A restaurant will provide to-go boxes or bags for convenience. Helps them get return customers." Krys raised an eyebrow at Tori then smirked. "So are you gonna train me all proper like. I don't bite..." Krys tried to sound innocent while walking next to Tori "...Much."

So love the list we created here Thanks LH for making one here. So More songs for many of my toons; ManOWar Battle Hymm for MSR and other raids Dark Avenger Defender (for Battleship Valor)

Interesting I have several characters that fit that bill I gave it alot of thoughtand went southern country small townish simple. I assume that might offend some one but not sure howelse to explain it. I flavor the speaking with letter droppin and using slang words I heard as a kid myself. Words like aint, iffen, all yall, etc are examples. I have used Firefly terms, I've used some old school shadowrun terms like chummer and frosty. Badges, RIP'ers and Candistripers, Pinwheels (Longbow). and everyone favorite Capes This is just some things I've use My slum homeless were generally from Mercy or as I like to refer to it; No Mercy isle. ymmv AV

Written with Tenaxa PCU- Off Campus Tastee Diner The food ordered, Krys sat very close to Tori. Krys kept fidgeting with her hands till she finally reached out to hold Tori's hand. Tori held Krys’ hand, interlocking their fingers. "I was worried you weren't going to show. I'm very happy you're here. It never crossed my mind you could be a hero. You were so hung up on me being a killer. Why didn't you just tell me? Especially after I told you what happened to me when I was a kid." Tori looks down. “I guess…I don’t know. Sometimes I just think everyone knows. And sometimes I just want to be ‘normal’ Tori again. Not that was or ever will be ‘normal’ Tori.” She shrugs. “So yeah, I punch people for a living. Send gangers to the Zig, mostly. Sometimes I help with something bigger. I been doing it for a while now. Not like it is a big deal in this town.” Krys listen to Tori who treated the idea of being a hero as almost disdainful. That what it sounded like to Krys, She thought and spoke the same. "Then why do it? You're not one of those heroes; that break in, beat up everyone. then takes their stuff, then make deals for services. This way they don't hav ta go to jail, right. You're not that kind of hero right?" Krys held Tori's hand trying to remain calm. She grew up hearing bits and pieces of stories about the ruthlessness of the heroes of Paragon. She had experienced that as well. Even across the radio broadcast of WSPDR the radio station of the isles these stories were told. Everybody in the Isle knew; No one cares nothin’ for no one. The first rule of no mercy isle. When they got no use. Get rid of them. The second rule of no mercy isle, Heroes are not to be trusted, The third rule of no mercy isle. Krys knew in her heart it couldn't be true about Tori, but she had to know. Tori looks surprised at Krys. “What? No, no one does that. Well, I’m sure there are some that probably do but nobody I know. That’s not what heroes do. Sure, some do it for fame and attention, but even those are doing good. You think I’d live in that dump of an apartment and such if I extorted money from criminals? I’d be living in comfort if I had that kind of money.” Krys nodded, but mumbled half heartedly looking away. "Doing good for who? I know how the system works. The big fish get half off the top, then it trickles down to the little one. The smaller the fish the less they get to eat." Tori takes a deep breath. “I do it because I can. And because I made a promise.” She looks at Krys and squeezes her hand. “Looks like it is time for a story.” She settles in and starts. “I grew up for a while in an orphanage. It sucked. Ministry of Mercy orphanage in Galaxy City. Now, if you are up to date on your history, you know Galaxy City is destroyed. Well, I was there when the meteors fell. I hid in a Quick-E-Mart while Shivans ravaged things, and Longbow, Arachnos, and various metas ran around fighting them. And each other.” Tori’s hands shake a little bit as she explains. Krys continued holding Tori's hand with a reassuring firmness. “I was only about seven years old, hiding in a Quick-E-Mart, with dead people staring at me. I couldn’t save them. I couldn’t do anything because I was little…” She trails off and looks down, taking a deep breath before continuing. “I told those people that when I was bigger I’d protect people. I’d fight monsters. And eventually I got that chance. I learned martial arts, and I tried to protect people. But I learned I couldn’t protect everyone. Still, I try to keep people safe. Especially people who can’t take care of themselves.” “And I take the measly bounties the city gives for bringing in known criminals, when its available.” Krys pulled Tori even closer giving her a big warm hug, Beth arrived with the ordered food and placed it down. "Enjoy ladies if you need anything else just wave and I'll be right over." Beth smiled then move to another table...

Congratz to Vault-Luxe the Community Choice Base winner 2023. What an amazing base that is. I enjoyed all the bases and the choices were outstanding. As I mentioned elsewhere The CR's and Judges did a fantastic job working on this contest Congrats to them for all their hard work putting this together and seeing it through from start to finish. Finially I'd like to thank all our fellow builders who took the step to join the contest and display their work we all should be proud of the bases we built and seen. Looking foward the next contest. AV

PCU Off Campus Earlier that afternoon... Krys had managed to walk several city blocks with a nice early afternoon cool breeze. She had styled her hair differently and wore what could only be described as a working girls long fake zebra print styled fur coat. She wore black style Ray Bans and her boots. After she had picked up the flowers She notice two young men following her. Finally she stopped then looked directly at them. Krys lowered her sunglasses with a sinister smile. They both bolted. Krys laughed, waved as the two Outcast ran. When she looked up she could see the Tastee Diner sign. The diner had been rebuilt several times by the owner/operators John and Elizabeth Bain. The building was a stand alone two story building the front half was mostly a giant wrap window glass with chairs and tables booths along the outer wall, a long dining counter with stools made up the front before the kitchen. The rest rooms were located near the front entrance. They were one of the few area resturants with private dining available. When Krys entered Beth approached her, "Welcome to the Tastee Diner My name is Beth, How can I help you?" she said. Krys looked at her for a moment and blinked. "Are you okay honey?" Beth asked with concern this time. "Um oh yes, sorry, I didn't ahh. a table for two, please I guess? They will be here at 5, I hope." Krys finally stammered out. Beth smiled sweetly "Well how about I set you up in a corner booth. I can bring you a hot toddie to warm you." "That would be nice, very nice." Krys answered. Krys sat down where Beth told her than placed her flowers on the table. A few moments later Beth returned with the drink. Beth told Krys to just wave if she needed anything. That Was Then... This is Now... Krys had long finished her drink and had just sat and waited. She knew she had been early, so she waited. She tried not to watch the clock, So she waited some more. Beth btought her a glass of water to put the flowers in, then checked on her twice more. Krys continued to wait, 5:00 pm came and went and she waited. Krys stopped watching the door it was about 10 after so she didn't notice the woman rush into the bathroom. It was 5:20 pm Now. Krys looked out the window to the street then she turned back looking up and... Locked eyes with Tori. It didnt matter she was late or looked like hell wearing baggy clothes and was that the smell of blood. Krys came up from the table and embraced Tori. It was a little too tight for the both of them. Even tho Krys left side burned like fire she clung to Tori in the hug. "I'm sorry, I won't do it again, I promise, I won't leave you I swear." Krys whispered mumbled while kissing Tori's face. Then stopped. "You're hurt." Krys said. She removed her coat then enveloped Tori in it while guiding her to the table to sit. It was obvivous now why she was wearing the long coat...

Written with Tenaxa PCU-Tai Chi Club While Jonny, Daniel, and Uncle Wu were talking. John, Tristian and Tori finished grabbin the garbage The guys noticed something was up with her but before either could say anything further; Uncle Wu had taken Daniel into his office neither realized Jonny had stayed back. He was speaking with the guys and then he said goodbye to John and Tristan. Jonny had returned back to the mats bowing and then went to the training dummies. He inspected both Jim and Kiju. He removed the locking pin and pushed the arm it spun freely back towards him from the other direction. He started to strike then block as he worked a routine using Kiju. When Tori came out after getting cleaned up she noticed Jonny working the practice dummy. She watched for a bit; he was good. Well, better than good, he was simply amazing. She sighed to herself thinking that was someone who had their Chi aligned correctly. Even in her mood, she knew a good opprotunity when she saw it, and continued to watch and learn. She was a natural at picking this kind of thing up, and she would easily remember any new techniques. Jonny was aware of being watched by the same person he had been watching earlier she had potential but seemed to not have focus or clarity either way she was dangerous if uncontrolled he planned on speaking to Daniel. She was watching so he just touched a grain of the black sand and his hands disappeared in a wisp of black smoke. Tori was confused for a moment as Jonny suddenly disappeared. She recovered quickly and moved over to where Jonny had been and sniffed at the lingering smoke. "Smells like magic." She shrugged. "So Jonny boy has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. All the cool kids do I guess." She heads out, thinking through the various routines Jonny ran through, going over them repeatedly in her head. Jonny watched her leave from the locker room entrance she appeared to be lost in thought so he bowed and excused her.

Community Choice Award Announcement Darcy Posted this iyesterday All the bases are on Everlasting Thank you for your assistance in this matter AV

I agree I also entered the contest with my first base I ever built when I came to HC. I have seen amazing bases I love touring them All of the people who entered should be proud this was a hard contest to Judge and we were just picking the community one on the poll So remember in this case I award all of my felloe a hardy Well Done! Base Builders of Homecoming!

OH now I did not kmow this Thanks for the reminder.

Reading rules prevents this early doom crting . From Base crawl page. I hope to see more people touring tomorrow at 2PM. AV

I'm sorry to hear this I thank you both and all the judges that you had assist you. As the Former First Chair and Member of P.E.R.C. we dealt with similar things on Live. from our well known all shard CC events to our holiday events including base building those were differet times tho Just know there is a community within the community who love what your doing. Yours in understanding American Valor

PCU Max walked into the Kitchen area and spoke with Saul while Saul was making up a new protine sandwich wrap made with Spinch. "Try it." As he handed it to Max. Max took the wrap and ate it then made a face. "I don't hate it, the Spinach could be replaced with Kale I think it would be better." Saul wrote on the new item menu board *The Bullet Wrap, support the team in spirit get your's Today.* Saul turned to Max. "So how deep is it?" "Not sure I have MA2 on deck in case Tenaxa call for back up, We are watching for a copycat who might be looking to frame MA. So all in all deep." Max whispered to Saul. Max showed Saul a small black metal credit card. "I can be back here in moments if need be, Okay." Saul looked at Max and gave him a Bullet Wrap to go this one with Kale. "Be safe." Saul waved as Max exited from the kitchen door. Cartwright Dorms Apts Krys woke up sandwiched between Alie and Liv.They were all dressed minus their jackets and footwear. She hurt all over she hadn't minded. She'd been hurt before except this time someone besides Liv cared, or so she thought. It hurt to think about. How could Tori not tell her she was a hero. She told Tori what happened. What was she playing at? Did Tori really like her, She flushed slightly remembering last night. If Tori was acting she should get an Oscar. Krys dismissed that as she extracted herself from Liv. Liv told her that Tori was ambushed with information and acted before she could think. Krys told her what she said, they said to each other. Why would Tori use it like a weapom aganist her the only explaination was she was a stinking lying hero just like all the ones from the isles. Liv held Krys as she cried again telling her to give Tori a chance to explain. Liv kept telling Krys not to follow Alie's advice unless she wanted to fight Tori. Liv just knew the advice was wrong. then they had fallen asleep. Now Krys got up and streched her left arm and shoulder. They were on fire as she moved them. Mental note don't move left arm unless attacked. Krys slowly got undressed than climbed into the shower Krys turned on the hot water letting her body soak in the heat. The more she tried not to think about Tori the more she thought about Tori. By the time Krys got out of the shower she knew exactly what she was gonna do weather Tori showed up or not... Later... Krys texted Tori. *Babe meet me at Tastee Diner 5:00 pm sharp, please don't be late. love K* message sent. Krys walked passed a guy selling flowers on the roadside and stopped getting some then continued to the diner with a smile.

PCU - Tai Chi Yoga Club In a matter of moments several plates of food and can drinks had disappeared, It is a well known fact that college students never turn down food. Jonny was gracious with everyone. He posed for a few pictures with students and signed autographs. Then those students headed to classes or to the Student Union. Tristan and John began picking up cups and sweeping the floor right away Daniel nodded while speaking to his Uncle Wu and Jonny. "How did you know Uncle? I only found out this morning that Jonny was actually going to be here today. Jonny told me he was was going to drop by class today. That's why you were here!?!" "Jonny calls me all the time find out how Uncle is doing. He brought me fresh ground coffee and jar of red beans from home, He's a good boy." Uncle smiles at Daniel, "You pretty okay too." Jonny grinned, "I was in Hong Kong shooting the final edit of a remake when Seo Jinn arrived with a message and invation from Master Yao. Of course I had to accept. I returned to the temple with her. Long story short Master Yao petitioned on your behalf. Yep he did, and with gusto and reverance. You would have been proud and fallen over as if hit by a stick." Jonny laughed while taking a picture of Daniel face. "Pretty much just like that one, going in my scrapbook. Obvious Grandmaster Lin said yes, I have a few items of personal note they sent to you, for you to read in private. I called Uncle Wu let him know I was on my way here told him not to tell you, Btw where is our team symbol at QK?"

PCU - Tai Chi Yoga Club They had arrived at the entrance of the Tai Chi Club and office of Professor Daniel Cao. The door had the life tree with Chinese writing under it. Above the door was a teak wooden sign which read: *Tai Chi Yoga* The bushes, plants and pathway around the door was being maintaned. The security cage light had been replaced with a security wall latern. Inside the Kwoon the wall hanging were written in chinese script with translated english notes pages placed on the side table under the script. A small seection near the front held a speed bag and a heavy bag, two training dummies Jim for light training the Kiju for very heavy training. Along that wall area were also a display of training weapons including a barrel of Bo staffs. From the door a path led to the back where there was a small washer and dryer in the first aid room. Training gi's were available, they hung on the wall outside each locker rooms area. In the front near the door was the SeiFu's area / Professor Cao's office. On the office walls were pictures and posters of some of the most famous martial artists from over the years. With a large poster of Master Bruce Lee above the desk. Also in the back of the office was a completely refurbished universal machine. Daniel stopped watching as Jonny 'Kid Dangerous' Danger paused and removed his jacket placing it on the ground in front of the open door. Then removed his boots and socks while he stood on his Jacket. Jon reached into his cargo pocket and removed a vial of what appeared to be dirt. First he bowed to Daniel then he bowed to the Kwoon before he stepped in. He waited for Daniel to enter. Daniel followed suit and once inside picked up the items and carried them to his office. Jon stood off the mats facing the front of the Kwoon waiting. The students who had been following weren't sure if they should follow so they stood by recording and watching what was happening. SeiFu Cao stepped out of his office. "Please come in remove your shoes and place them on the shoe shelves next to the door please remain standing." Daniel made his way to the front of the Kwoon and waited till the dosen or so students had done as asked. Daniel bowed to the front then turned to the honored guest and finally to Jon. Jon returned the bow first to the front of the Kwoon then to SeiFu Cao then to the honored guest. Finally Jonny steppend onto the mat. He walked slowly to the front and stopped directly in fromt of SeiFu Cao. Jonny dropped to one knee and presented the vial to SeiFu Cao. “Nín de qǐngqiú yǐ huòzhǔn,Kwoon yóu lín qīngfú dàshī jiāchí, cóng shéndiàn de tǔ zhōng chéng shèng. Nín liú zài zhìzūn chéng de qǐngqiú yǐ huòzhǔn.” ((translates from Chinese)) "Your request has been granted the Kwoon is sanctified by the earth from the temple grounds as blessed by Grandmaster Seifu Lin. Your request to stay in Paragon City has been granted." Seifu Cao squared his shoulders and accepted the vial, he took one step back turned around and placeed it in front of the picture of a very old Grandmaster which sat on a simple table then Seifu Cao moved back to Jonny and turned to stand next to him and they both gave a deep bow to the front of the kwoon and then each other. they turned to the students that were their and grinned "So who is hungry?" Jon said "What!?!" Daniel said as his Uncle Wu stepped out of the back. "Please come and eat we have plenty of food and drinks"

PCU - Cup and Saucer Max smiled and stood up with out a prompt, he reached out and hugged Tori. While the embraced was innocent Tori could feel and sense the strength Max posessed. Max spoke quickly, "I'm out of town in PA leaving later tonight, Call Saul in an emergency. I have an off grid contact watching things for me. Be careful out there. The hug was because you looked like you needed one." Max finished the hug with a smile. He failed to notice Craig eating in the rear of the dining area seeing the exchange.

PCU - Tai Chi Club Professor Cao finished class early with a frank discussion with his special class room guest Jon Danger. With class review finished they made there way outside to the Green. "So you gonna show me your gym or what?" Jon said. "You come all this way to say Hi and the first thing you want to see is the Kwoon." Daniel smiled at Jon. "Thank you my friend that makes me happy." As they continued walking and talking several students had begun following them this did not go unnoticed by either of them. "Of course I want to see this place of your final defeat. You dog from the hells of one hundred burning flames." Jon growled Daniel tried not to laugh with his reply he was not so good at this. "You dog?, Really? I mean with my fist of the nprthen hells of boiling oil I shall..," Daniel just could not finish and laughed first, Jon guffawed. "Oh my friend, we must work on that sense of humor." Jon said. The students following them were not sure what was going on but were relieved when both men starting laughing. They had arrived at the entrance of the Tai Chi Club and office of Professor Daniel Cao.

PCU-Cartright 1 Dorms Alie: The Uber pulled up in front of the dorms. Alie stepped out of the car headed straight to the stairwell and headed to the 3rd floor. From her large tote bag. Alie slipped on her black and olivegreen glove with the black mat hardwear on her left hand. The security tape on the door was still in tact. Alie entered the apt arriving before Krys and Liv. Alie set the stage two small open and empty suitcases. On the bed was Liv's blue chalked covered clothes mixed in with Alie's own underthings in the middle of the bed. Alie removed the gauntlet and her sneakers then padded soundlessly into the kitchen. Alie prepared the breakfast sandwiches and made more coffee. She sat and waited for Krys and Liv to show up, Krys and Liv Liv led Krys into the thrift store no matter what she said, Krys just couldn't stop crying. Except for the owner/operator no one else was in the store. Liv spoke up. "Hi this is my sister and best friend she was thrown out with out any clothes or anything that was the only things that I had that kinda sorta fit her. Can you help us even if it's just a pair of pants?" Liv looked at her pleadingly. Mrs Macenroy looked over at the two young women who were shivering and with a small smile said. "Of course I can help you deary. You can call me Edna lets get started by warming you up by the heater." Edna Macenroy knew all to well the plight of young women in this city. She took her time with them, gave them hot coco and towels to dry off and warm up. Her own daughters were long grown so she adopted them for the moment. They both looked like they could use a mom. Liv and Krys were thankful. They were finished 45 minutes later with several outfits and a promise that if they needed jobs or anything to come back. A little while later they returned to the apt to a mildly happy reunion of friends. They relaxed with food, drinks and talks of nothing important. They just hurt, cried and gave sorrowful hugs then they all napped for a while.

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Written with Tenaxa PCU-Cup and Saucer Max ignored Tori's reaction; He had been doing that all day with everyone. He was aware of the gas from Warburg that was released was messing with heroes and villains causing a real free for all. Max didn’t care if they came at him and that few that did he met them head on. The Medic had warned him he need 24 hours for it to clear his system. Maybe Tori didn't like fruit salad? "If you want something else I can get it for you. I'm juicing and eating light. Game tomorrow." “No, no…this is good.” Tori replied and ate a little of the fruit. Max reached onto his bag and pulled out his pad then placed it down and hit two buttons. The display jumped to life with HNN's Anchor Gwendolyn S. Lee ((a weather girl turned anchor)): HNN Anchor G.S.Lee turned 3/4 to face the camera. A video ran in the background; several emergency vehicles, lights flashing with rescue crews everywhere in the early hours "Last night In Steel Canyon near the Paragon City University Dorms there was an attack by members of the Outcast. This attack had been stopped reportedly by the vigilante known as Midnight Avenger. He is now wanted by the Paragon PD and FBSA for questioning. Two Outcast Leaders are in critical condition and a third was reported dead at the scene. A dozen gang members were treated for their injuries before being transported. The brutality of this attack fits the MO of this vigilante Detective Rogers said. Several eyewitnesses place Midnight Avenger at the scene as well. If anyone has any information or knows the whereabouts of the Midnight Avenger they are asked to contact Detective Rogers at the Steel Canyon Police Department or call the FBSA tipline @18885551234. He should be treated as armed and dangerous. That number for the tip line is..." Max takes a swig from his drink while watching Tori’s reaction. Tori stared at the scene. That confirmed it; this was Krys and Tori’s work. She hadn’t realized the sheer number of guys that had come at them. She’d just kept hitting them as they came out of that alley. She rotates her shoulder a little, realizing that it is a little stiff and sore. Between the fight and the…’activity’ afterwards, she was a little achy. But the morning’s stress had distracted her. "Dang I'm starving do you want anything else I gotta have protein." Max said. Max’s question snapped Tori out her thoughts and back to the present. “What? Um, no this is good. Thanks for getting it.” She replied taking a bite of fruit. “Damn, that’s a lot of dudes…you think this Midnight guy could have done that alone?” Tori can’t stop staring at the scene, replaying the fight in her head. The Outcasts they interrogate are going to talk. They aren’t going to put the finger on the Midnight Avenger, they are going to point to two women. And Tori realizes that she was wearing street clothes so could be identified. “I…don’t think it was that Avenger dude. Um…if you look at the scene, it had to be at least two or three people against them.” She freezes and reverses the scene, stopping it at points to single out where and how gangers must have landed suggesting multiple opponents. “That or whomever this was might have been super-fast. Like Synapse level fast, which is pretty unlikely. I only know of a couple of people that fast.” Max watchs Tori listening to what she is saying. "Could be Avenger, could be a copycat/clone or someone else. I'd like to believe it was, but if Avenger stood right there tactically Avengerr could have taken them all. Hmm" Max mumbles to himself while eating a strawberry. "but you think he would remember something like that?" Max spun the pad around and pulled up the P.C.M.E. report information and a picture of the victim from his university ID appeared. Max looked at Tori