American Valor

PCU Earlier in the evening Max sat with JTom next to him. They were the only ones in the movie theater. Max was in the mood for the ridiculousness of Time Gladiator but instead he was watching the rom-com knock off of Oceans 6. Max would have prefered the talking or as he understood it you dont talk you listen, no fixing, smile and nod. Max had told her he would try, so he was. Becca Braverman stepped into frame she headed into the club where she spotted her target one Silvia Rexcon the Casino Security chief. The exchange was hilarious. Becca one of America's Sweethearts was attempting to Flirt badly with a legendary superstar Betty Rubblestone. Max was laughing so hard he miss the text notification from Tori on his beat up old phone. Text sent 19:32 pm est* Jenn laughed and smiled with Max, he was trying and she planned on a repeat proformance of earlier. Jenn didn't care if Max played football on Saturday. She laughed and took a drink continuing to enjoy Max's company while together.. Meanwhile across Liberty Quay in IP Detective Davis was putting together the events of the last 72 hours of a CEO who was about to be arrested for a bribery charge, jump to his death in an escape attempt. And no one saw anything. The whole case smelled dirty but he was going to do his job...

Ladies Night @The D Krys had nodded at Brett while Tori had been staring, Her grin grew into a smile when Tori blushed and turned away. Krys placed a small black bag on the bar out of view. As Brett wiped the bar down, the bag disappeared. Then he placed the drinks with a nod to Tori. Brett made himself scarce. Krys watched with interest as Tori leaned back on the bar right next to her. Krys picked up her drink with a devilish smile she placed the cold wet tumbler to her neck with a content sigh. "That much better, It's getting hot in here, don't you think." She eyed Tori, "So that's complicated." She partially unzipped her jacket, took a drink with a smirk and continued. "See like they said earlier, we sorta helped each other. Me and Liv helped Alie outta a tight jam. Then we all got real drunk managed to go back to her place. No need for details but she kinda wigged when we all woke up in the morning. We did the whole awkward introductions over coffee the morning after. Then we all talked, Alie offered to help us out. We got a job working with her. The company has a special program which got us in to the school, where we met you. You wanna go for a walk?" Krys smiled, finishes her drink with a wink. "I don't like gin."

Ladies Night at the D Krys continued dancing watching Tori as she moved through the crowd. A moment later she felt the light touch of hands rubbin across her jacket she looked down into Liv's eyes as she felt the weight slip into her pocket. "Go get your drink Hon, I'll keep Alie busy. Now scoot." Liv smiled at Krys . Who leaned down hug dancing Liv in a circle whispering to her. "Your done for the night, stop working them or we are leaving." Krys gave Liv a steely gaze. Liv nodded then squeezed Krys "Okay I promise." Krys kissed her on the cheek and laughed. Alie moved in for a hug also, than spun away with Liv the both of them giggling as they danced. Krys made her way back to the bar walking up behind Tori. Krys slipped in next to Tori, she had a twinkle in her eye as she asked, "What were you drinking, let me guess." Before Tori could respond Krys rubbed her finger across Tori's lips then tasted it. "So Good," Krys paused. "I'll have some of that Brett" Krys said while looking at Tori. "Join me for another?"

So crazy new Toon who was an special extra((NPC)) in my writing has decide to take over her story and go Main has songs and every thing The Warrior Kiss Me Deadly Ballroom Blitz

Having not rp'ed with you on the surfaace it seams you get it. I have interacted with ((Players)) beings godlike or supernatural who vastly make my toon existance seem small. In truth they are; 'Hawkeye, Punisher or Captain America' are small in the eyes of those beings 'Thor, Loki, Tiamaut'. It doesn't lessen the normal heroes it makes them more Heroic for them the threat is real they are not immortal. But When one person makes claims to be it 'the guy/gal' who created the very powers which allow everyone to exist and everything you do is because it pleases them then we have a problem and a disconect. It always comes down to consent. No consent no understanding and no meaningful interaction, For those time I rely on Disney: "There he goes again that Crazy Old Maurice always good for a laugh" exit stage right.

Pocket D fight club bar Krys shot Tori a fast text image of two cats dancing. the text underneath *We're here come find us. See you soon. a picture of the monkey cage. A few minutes later She texted back; “OMW” with a smiley face. Krys grinned and adjusted her jacket. Alie and Liv were easily seen from Tori's viewpoint. Krys back was to them as she was watching one of the TV's. It appeared Krys hadn't even changed just added a black student cap. Alie wore a simple little black dress with spaghetti straps and matching flats and a stylish chain chrome belt. Liv wore a powder pink two button dinner jacket with a no top little white leather mini jumper, white high top leather converse and a pink fedora with white band. Liv smiled hugely as she saw Tori in her tight jeans, vest and was that a mesh shirt. Liv seemed very excited that was a great combo. Krys had been sitting watching one of the matches at the bar. She stood turned her head looking at Tori making it a show to checking her out while lowering her mirrored shades. Krys had a broad slutry grin as she stepped over to hug Tori. Krys jacket was closed. Krys wore the black hoodie jacket with leather sleeves a black leather Futon "student cap" mirrored shades, Daisy Dukes jeans, black fishnets with her black leather knee high DM 1860's. They all laughed "Yes" as the bartender Brett cleared the previous glasses and set them up with four fresh beers. He added peanut mix to the bowls near them. "Looking Hot Ladies, the fights are in progress downstairs. I'm Brett here to serve. We are bar seven tonight, if you want to run a tab just let me know." He appeared to wink at Liv with a smile. "Thanks Luv. a Tab" Alie smiled while they all grabbed a beer. Alie dropped a black card on the bar. Brett tapped it and handed it back. "You're all set anything else you need Mis.. " Liv jumped in "Tress, thats Mistress, Brett. Be carefull what you offer, as we like many anythings." She laughed as she stroked his hand with her long painted fingernails. "I wanna dance!" exclaimed Liv. The party was starting...

Cartwright Dorms Apts @ PCU Alie had spent the last three hours sorting, corrlating and comparing the file she had just built of Tori aganist the ones she had on Krystal and Olivia. The three woman had similar basic information. The biggest glaring difference was Tori grew up in Paragon, the others just managed to survived. Alie saw so many red flags. She was considering burning the phones and starting over with a new Op. Then she thought of Mr. Smith. No she could salvage this it would just be a bit more of a challange. It was time to check on her friends. Krys and Liv had entered the Bedroom. As soon as Liv closed the door Krys started to whisper yell at her. It was obvious that Krys was very upset and Liv even knew why. Liv knew these dance steps. "Ollie you can't drop your guard. That guy Mr. Smith would shoot you with your own gun if you give him a chance." "He said I did good" Liv countered sheepishly. "Oh you know you did real good thats why he tried to trick you." Liv hugged Krys then said "You mean the way you tried to trick Alie about Tori, We know you like her, I can see it in your eyes." Krys couldn't even argue that. Liv then whispering "Do you think she can help us better than Alie? I like her too." Krys just gave Liv another hug. "I'm gonna take a shower you go lay down." Liv turned little kid like hugging Krys one more time then diving under the covers. Before Krys could get into the shower Liv was asleep. Once the shower was done Krys joined her in bed falling asleep in a sitting position watching over Liv. Alie opened the door to find Liv cuddled across Krys's lap while Krys sat aganist the wall in a near sleeping position. "Wake up luv's we need to get ready to head out to the D. That is if you want to meet up with Tori again." Krys opened one eye and looked at Alie. Liv sat up and streched feline like. "Oh right, We gotta help Krys pick out her clothes." "Oh neat were gonna play dress up with Krys" "I can dress myself" "You can do that later after Liv and I dress you up." Krys knew this was a losing battle and just let them have their fun. She changed once it was time to head out. They arrived at Pocket D via Kings Row enterance. Krys shot Tori a fast text image of two cats dancing. text underneath we're here come find us see you soon. a picture of the monkey cage.

PCU Krys had slid and climbed out first with Tori assistance. Krys in turn helped Tori climb out of the uber into her arms with a graceful spin setting her down on the sidewalk in front of her building. “Bye, See you tonight, Bye” Both Liv and Alie called out blowing kisses from the car with giggles. Krys face was slightly flush as she smiled at Tori. “I’ll be wearing my hat, I hope you like it.” She let go of Tori slipping into the car next to Liv. As the Uber headed away Krys called out “Goodbye sweetie” with a wave in Tori’s direction. Liv settled into Krys side as the Uber turned again heading to the overflow dorms. Alie’s shifted positions looking at the others “She might be interested in joining us in a professional manner what do you both think?” Alie asked. Liv looked up to Krys with a small smile. “I think she's okay, and would be a lot of fun to hang around while we’re here.” Krys looked down at Liv smiling at her, then shrugged while looking out the window. “I don’t know, maybe” Liv could see Krys was thinking. The Uber dropped them off and they made their way into the building. When they unlocked the door and stepped into the dorm apartment Alie turned on the lights. Two tanto’s appeared in Krys hands as she slipped into a defensive combat stance in front of Liv. Liv all but disappeared from view. The gentleman in a black suit sat unmoving with a raised eyebrow at the three of them. “Did you enjoy your pizza and beer? Alie this was your task. You said you found friends. Your friends are our friends. We have a timeline here. I didn’t pay to have this place torched just for fun did I.” The man adjusted his tie while looking at the two of them Liv had vanished. Alie moved forward in a confident stride. “Mr. Smith we deliver on every contract We do not brook interference either. So why are you here?" “I come bearing gifts; require paperwork, outfits and equipment which you know I love to watch you try on.” He said with a leering smile. “Come out come out where ever you are Olivia” Liv stood up six feet behind him to the right pointing a gun at his head. “Outstanding Olivia I had a general idea but so close well done.” Liv beamed a smile and was beginning to lower the pistol, Krys spoke while moving “OLLIE!” she snapped stepping into Mr. Smith. Her blade preventing his further forward movement while Liv stumbled a foot back just out of his reach. Alie just sighed. “Mr. Smith thank you for the extra support but as you mentioned we have a timeline.” Mr. Smith turned his attention to Alie and Liv vanished. Krys now stood between where Liv had been and Mr. Smith, their was malice in her eyes. “I look forward to the contract closing. Until then Good evening ladies.” with that Mr. Smith exited the apt. Alie secured the door behind him, then activated a white noise generator. “Activate bug hunter.” Krys grabbed Liv’s hand looking at Alie. “We’re taking a shower.” Liv followed Krys quietly into the bedroom closing the door. Alie could hear the argued whispers coming from the room. Alie opened up her laptop and began to investigate Victoria Hanes-Sykes aka Tori...

Nooo, it's time for a full moon every night and twice on Fridays

Student Union @ PCU Melody Jones had been best friends with Jennifer Thomas Parker since they were in first grade. They had gone through first kisses, boyfriends, fights and other things. Today had been one of those other things. When Mel had found Jenn sleeping it had looked to her that her bestie had been roughed up. Mel woke Jenn up with the heated cold cup of coffee which was on the nightstand with a note. Mel didn't bother to read it and threw it away. An hour later Mel had Jenn showered dress and awake. Jenn just smirked and smiled at Mel while she read her the riot act. When Jenn finally spoke Mel thought her best friend had lost her mind. When Mel left she called her boyfriend and had him meet her for food at the Union, they walked in together and she saw Max. Manny, Alex, John and Barry were on the way back to the table when they just stopped and watched. Mel crossed the floor fast before Craig could stop her. Her right hand flew back as she began yelling at Max. "YOU SONOFABITCH!" Mels hand flew to strike Max's face, Max didn't flinch or attempt to duck. Instead he actually turned into the smack as Mel's hand struck the wall that was Max's cheek. KAR-SMACK was the follow through which was cut short by Max's cheek as Mel shot back her hand as it it had touched a hot flame. Tears formed quickly on her face from the shooting pain. "Ow you bastard what the hell?" Mel held her hand close to her body. Craig ran over standing between Max and Mel totally expecting Max to do something. Max rubbed his cheek then picked up his soda taking a drink. "Did that help you feel better? So I'm guessing you saw JTom, I just texted her a bit ago. So is she okay?" Mel actually jumped at Max only this time to be caught by Craig who moved her away from Max. "If you hurt her I'll get you arrested asshole. I don't care who you think you are Mister Maxwell Drake, Mr all go never stop superstar, Try me! I dare you." Mel had squrimed outta Craigs grip and was now standing in Max's face pointing at him with a feral scowl. Max knew better but just couldn't help himself and pulled out his phone. He hit a button it showed three missed calls all from JTom. "Mel a quick question, when I call her back am I gonna break her heart because that is what will make you happy? Or am I going to try to make her happy. Something for your crazy little brain to think about." Max hit the call back button on on his phone, It rang once as Max heard the breathy voice of Jenn answer. "Hi Sweetheart..." Craig led Mel away while Max started talking to J Tom. The others walked over waiting till Max nodded for them to sit down.

Do you keep it carefully tucked beneath your robes until displayed in the air. 🙂

There is a COH Bible created by the Paragon staff before the close of the game. It explains more than just the Lore. CoHBible.pdf

Student Union @ PCU Max left the gym and made his way across campus heading to the Srudent Union. Max drew out a new cell phone and attempted to texted JTom. *good afternoon sweetheart (delete) Afternoon Jenn (delete) Hi (delete). Max sighed and walked into the union grabbing some food and sat. Max pulled out the phone to try again. *JTom you still asleep. Text me if you want to meet up and chat, or call me if you just want me to come over I can bring a pizza if your hungry just call. Maxs finger hung over the send button was he really gonna do this. Just then four players walked into the union and straight to Max. Max hit send and put his phone away. As the four players walked up Max could tell they had been the ones in the fight. Lopez, Burke,Thomas and Young stood and looked at Max. Manny spoke first; "What the hell Max what did we do?" Max looked at them questionally. "I want to know what we did why did you do it." Manny looked very cross as did the others. Max finished chewing his burger and said "What are you talking about?" He raised an eyebrow at Alex Young and looked back at Manny. "See I told you she was just some psycho superbitch, Max had nothing to do with that" Alex said to Manny. "Yea I don't think so junior it's a karma thing isn't it Max. See Max said to us next time we were somewhere uninvited that wouldn't it be karma if a little girl kicked our asses. So you happy Max? Except we were invited to the rush party so why did you do it? We weren't bothering anyone." Max laughed; "Wait you're telling me that a girl did this!" He laughed more. "See I told you he did it" Manny was angry, Max just smirked at him then said; "If I wanted you beaten up before a game I would have done it myself, you got that Manny. Alex why don't you tell me what happened" Max said listening while eating. Alex Young was a wide reciever he had just moved to be a starter. Alex had a black eye and had been cradling his right arm the entire time. "So um we all showed up and they had already did the ceremony, we were late. The party was rolling Sandi was asking if you were gonna be their we didn't know said so. We had been talking up a few girls. John leds us out the back. We hadn't done anything honest Max, just had a few beers." John Interjected "Hadn't even made a plan I swear Max" Alex continued "Anyway this sort of cute small sexy cheerleader step out on to the rear deck and starts trash talking them and then she just attacks us." Barry Thomas took over "Max she said something about the Bullet while she said stuff no one could know unless someone told her." Alex continued over the others; I dont know if she was actually a super or not but none of us even landed a punch. She dropped Manny and Barry crazy fast I actually got a swing off at her and got jacked for my troubles. She almost took off my arm Max." Alex rubbed at his right arm. Once again John spoke up, "I had shouted call 911, as I dove at her. I woke up with Alex here shaking me awake." Manny finally spoke up. When campus police arrived we told them everything but who did it. I wasn't about to be made a joke of. Plus I figured you did it. So far I haven't heard anything to change my mind." Manny just glared at Max. "Thats why you guys were running laps when I got there. I had a date, Manny, so No definately not thinking about you or anyone else. Grab something to eat and join me, lets see what we can figure out about this." The four of them disappeared to grab some food. Max saw Mel and Craig coming in and sighed Mel looked madded than Manny, Max sighed again.

Written with Tenaxa Stone-Craft Pizza and Brewery Whether Krys noticed Tori wasn't clear, but Krys grinned and moved with intention as she reached for everything instead of just asking. Tori could see several scars on Krys. Tori wondered about the scars but wasn't comfortable enough to broach the subject at this point. The ladies had gotten comfortable around the table. They were on the third pitcher with an empty platter of wing, two half eaten pizzas, (Tori's meat veggi beast plus a four cheese). The conversation was easy friendly banter while they ate. Krys added, "I was thinking R.O.T.C. but the program we're on doesn't allow that track so my GED. Maybe I'll have to go back to work. Heck if it wasn't for Alie here, we'd still be in the D, she's a real hero." Both Liv and Alie sorta blushed at Krys words. Alie spoke up. "Its all good we're friends." she said. "And we have a new one too." Liv said with a grin. Tori raised her glass at Liv's comment. "To new friends!" She toasted. She was feeling pretty good by this point after several glasses of beer. Krys raised her mug looking at them all eyes falling on Tori with a smile. "Friends." Alie and Liv joined in. "So you all hitting the D tonight?" Tori asked. "Maybe we can meet up. Get a few drinks, do some dancing? Do some people, er, 'being' watching? Sometimes it’s fun just to sit in there and watch the weirdos. Or even watch some of the fights...um, if you're into that kind of thing." Both Alie and Liv looked to Krys. Krys looked at Tori with a smile then a smirk at Liv and Alie. "First you gotta promise to help me with that math stuff plus I get the bed tonight." Alie nodded yes as Liv spoke. "You got it. So yea Tori, we'll be heading to the D tonight and would love to meet up with ya, I mean if you're gonna be around that is." Tori, already feeling comfortable with the girls, and loose due to the beer. "Math, let me help with that. Calculus is easy! Been taking that all semester and I can handle your math!" She laughs. Krys smirked, "I bet yur real good with figures, numbers, snaps, ties tables but math is later if ya reals want to handle my math." Tori chuckled at Krys’ comment. “Yeah, probably not good to try to study after beer. Not sure I could concentrate on math right now.” Liv and Alie sat watching them for a few moments while finishing up their beers. "So what time did you want to meet at the D," Alie said "Who's taking the pizza home, Tori?" Liv added. “I don’t need it all, you all can take some too. You are spoiling me!” She chuckles. “As for the D tonight, let’s see…I’ll need a nap, then I should work out, get cleaned up.” She thought out loud. “Does eight o’clock work for you all?” "I'll walk her home. We're at Cartwright 2 where do you stay?" Krys asked in an innocent tone and a twinkle in her eyes. “I have a crappy apartment just off campus. Not sure why I didn’t just do a dorm room. They charge an arm and a leg for these run-down apartments just because they are close to campus, and they have students desperate for housing.” She sighs. “I guess it’s not that bad, and at least I got my own space.” "Let’s all squeeze into an Uber. We can drop off Tori then head back to the Cartwright. Then we can all nap." Liv said. Alie walked to the bar and paid, leaving a nice tip for Lucy while Liv called up an Uber. Tori got up and started placing pizza slices into the to-go boxes. “Oof, I’m stuffed, and it’ll take a lot of working out to burn all those calories. I usually just use the student work-out areas but one of the Professors started a little dojo in an old gym building. It’s pretty cool so I may hit that before we go out.” Krys watched Tori box up the leftovers and listened to her about burning calories with working out. "Me too" she whispered to herself. Alie and Liv walked towards the door. "Hurry up you two the Uber will be here in a minute or so." Krys smiled at Tori and grabbed the to-go boxes, "Let move it or they will play let’s make a deal before they let us in the Uber." “Not sure I even want to guess what deals we’d have to make with those two.” Tori giggles, as they make their way out of the restaurant. As usual the vehicle was slightly too small for all four of them, so they had to squeeze in. The driver looked back and rolled his eyes at the giggling group trying to squeeze into the car and not drop their leftovers. Tori ended up squeezed in next to Liv, with Krys basically on her lap. Once again their were obvious differences between the three of their body types. Where Liv was kinda petite in all ways Alie was filled out and more toned. Krys was heavier then the both of them and leaner, giving a new meaning to hard body. Krys settled in smiling with Tori's arm wrapped around her waist while they sat. Tori had to admit to herself that the tight quarters were not all bad. During the ride, they exchanged phone numbers so they could connect later that night. They quickly made a group text and then proceeded to confirm the numbers by sending each other silly gifs and pictures, that got them laughing again. The driver shook his head again. “These kids these days.” He grumbled to himself. It was a short ride to Tori’s apartment where she squeezed out of the car. They said their goodbyes and confirmed that they’d get together at Pocket D later that night.

lol Don't you hate it when your toon wants you to write their plot ibstead of yours. Its like excuse me I'm writing this not you. I like this idea of rejected or different way. Hero 1 got his abilities from when he drew forth Excalibure. The story plotline, I'm looking foward to it.

weather it is hero on villain or villain on villain, hero on hero consent is what is needed for good role play weather its battle, romance or just getting drunk in an RP together it is easy to cross the line weather in game character rp or forum writing if ever in question always send a tell pm or occ text making sure for consent. As in RL No means No and maybe means NO. If you chose to rp; "no means maybe and maybe means take me i'm yours forever" it still would have to be consented about first. Always remember just because cosent was given doesn't mean it can't be taken away if it makes the other player uncomfortable. I havent done any Hero vs Villain since live I should start hanging out in the D arena or the call

The Green @ PCU Daniel Cao was currently between classes it had turned into a nice day for a walk. So he was strolling around campus as he enjoyed nature. The campus was busy with students going to and fro busy as ever, The night before there had been a fight at the Alpha Beta house appearently several football players had gotten beat up by some martial artist who was a student. They said he crashed the party. Sgt Kimber had called Daniel to talk, also to ask about who it might be or had any of his students might be able to do that. Whoever it was had not only held their own and then some. It was suggested that the four players in quesstion might have started it. Of course no one remembered anything or knew what happened even the players in question were vague. Daniel explained none of his students would be able to do that but would check around. The campus police had reported the incident to the athletic dept, They would impose any disciplinary action needed ae required by the dept. Daniel hung up shook his head and kept walking enjoying the break between classes.

The waitress Lucy took the pizza orders, a food runner arrived with a platter of BBQ Wings and several sauces on the side. Krys excused herself heading to the restroom. Alie passed out the plates and refilled the mugs. Liv watched Krys head off as she answered Tori. "Well this is our first year here, me and Krys aren't from around here. We met Alie at the D. You go clubbin?" Liv said grabbin a few wings then switching plates with Tori and loading that one with flats. Alie had done the same with Krys plate. "Yea this local wouldn't take a hint till they came to my aid like zeroes." They both laughed at that. Krys had returned what seemed rather quickly the PCU shirt hung over her shoulder. Krys's jacket was open showing a black leather bikini top. "Thanks for the loan Alie, I'll get something better for tomorrow, this was a bit constricting for me. So what did I miss that was so funny?" Krys said while tossing Alie the shirt with a smile. As she sat down grabbing a wing. She held up the empty pitcher for the bartender to see then put it down again.

"First round is on me." Krys said as she strolled in scoping out the table area. Liv followed Krys with a devilish grin on her face then reached out with her pointer finger to trace along Tori's cheek to her chin. "Second rounds on me if you like." Liv said. Alie looked slightly flustered, "Guys please, we're here for pizza, beer and maybe a new friend, if she doesn't run outta here. Geezs! I swear we're almost normal. Pizzas on me." Alie said. They walked to the table the others were at. Krys sat across from Liv leaving the other two seats between each of them. "What kinda pizza do you like?" asked Alie as she sat across from Tori. A waitress arrived with a pitcher of hazy IPA and 4 frosted mugs. Krys began pouring and passing till they all had a mug. "My name is Lucy I'll be your waitress. If you need anything just ask. The bbq wings will be out in a minute. Do you need a minute or are you ready to order?" asked Lucy the waitress.

They fell in line beside and behind her as Tori began taking them to the Stone-Craft brewery. Krystal still smiling started to introduce everyone. "Well I'm Krys" Ms burnette Flat-top said. Krys wore no obvious make up. She appeared fit and trim her jeans were slightly baggy but well worn. The PCU shirt seemed new, the black hoodie jacket had leather sleeves black like her DM boots. "Behind you, checking it out is Liv. Don't mind her she checks out everyone don't ya Liv." Said Krys with a chuckle. Liv smiled at Tori while flicking off Krys. Liv's pale complexion reddened slightly not even close to her hair color. She filled out her tight jeans with her athelic frame her PCU shirt had been cropped to bare mid drift. Liv's black hoodie had a dark angel wings on the back. "O my gawd Krys really." Interupted the blonde taking over the intros. "I'm Alie and that's Oliva." Alie looked like a cheerleader in build her jeans were forming fitting as was her filled out PCU shirt, She had a eldric symbol tat visible on her neck easily hidden by her hair. " You can call me Liv, and your Tori right? It's nice to meet you" Liv said with a saucy smile.

Practice Field @ PCU Max was late to practice. JTom was sleeping when he had left. Max cleaned up the bathroom, fixed the shower curtain and straightened out her dorm. *No good deed goes unpunished.* he thought. Coach Perry watched over half of the offensive line running laps. He flipped through the pages it was the same seven players for the last week. He could bench them all and let the back up start. That would cost too much. During the season they had to have the players, but off season they could recruit more and replace the disruptive few. Even as Coach Perry thought this he already knew Coach Limebeck wouldn't go for it. They all knew this was all about the W's thats what kept the lights on and the donations coming in. Coach Perry blew the whistle and brought everyone in. A few words and a little reminder and they were dismissed for light training and class for the next day. They had an away game on saturday. Max headed to the free weight area, he needed to loosen up. Brusion walked up behind Max and started setting up his own curling bar. "Hey Max, Mel wants to know where's JTom." Craig started on his reps, Max looked cross. ""It's none of either of your business." "Yo Dude, don't bite my head off my girl hasn't heard from her bestie all day. She is concerned is all." Craig had stopped lifting and stared at Max, Max continued to lift. "When I left JTom was sleepin, so she will call whoever she wants when she wants. I'm not her keeper. So we gonna have a problem Dude." Max said with a glint from his eyes. Craig Brunsion stopped in his tracks and put the weight down slowly and took a step back. "Naw man, we're cool bra. I'll tell Mel to let her sleep. I just remembered, I got class gotta run." Craig exited the side door. He was almost to the student union when he remenbered he didnt have any classes today. Craig just shook his head then went to his dorm. Max watch Craig leave, and kicked himself Craig was afraid of him, then he smiled. He continued to work out till he recieved a text message. Max read the text twice each time picking apart the information. He didn't like it a bit, not at all. He would have to track down Tori at one of her clubs a public private venue.

Student Union @ PCU Walking about the green looking around three young women wearing your typical blue jeans and PCU t-shirts with black hoodies all with student backpacks. They seemed to be looking for something. They could be over heard talking. "So what do you wanna eat?" The redhead with a posh cut said. Chinese fusion or Pizza. The dirty blonde with a ponytail and neck tats replied. "As long as it isn't one of those dumb chains. I'll drive anywhere, Said the burnette sporting a flat top. "Oya, stone pizza girl where's that pizza place at you mentioned?" The burnette said looking at Tori with a friendly grin.

Tai Chi Yoga @PCU written with Tenaxa When the session was over SeiFu returned the students bow and watch as each student remembered to bow again before stepping off the mat. Daniel stood at the front for a moment longer adjusting his robe before he turned and bowed to the front area. Class finished up and Tori was feeling good. She did a few extra stretches, and a few extremely athletic yoga poses that caused a few of the other students to stop and watch. Daniel walked over to Tori's gear and shoes and picked them up as he watched Tori and placed them on a chair in his office. Tori smiled as she walked over to the coffee and pastries. She had to admit she liked showing off a little bit. One of the students poured her a cup of coffee. “Sugar? Cream?” He asked. “No thanks. Black like my soul.” She said in a flat tone. He looked at her with surprise. She smiled. “I’m kidding. Yeah, throw me a half-shot of that fake creamer stuff.” He laughed and handed her the coffee. They made some small talk and a few students came over to her to ask where she’d done this before. She mostly brushed it off or answered in generalities; they didn’t need to know details. It was pretty chill as she chatted with people, drinking coffee and eating pastries. As the other students filed out she wandered over to the training dummies. Tai Chi was great for focus and meditation. And she loved her various blades, and especially her long staff. But when it came right down to it, Win Chun Kung Fu and its off-shoot Jeet Kune Do, were her real love. She started through a few routines on the dummies, changing it each time through to follow the principles that every situation is different. Faster and faster she made her attacks; punches, kicks, elbows, knees, varying her distance from the dummy, until she was a blur. Daniel stood in the doorway of his office watching Tori run through her routines. She was very good. After a little while she paused and stepped back, smiling and breathing heavily, the dummy rocking slightly. “Yeah, and next time I won’t be so nice!” She said to the dummy, grinning. "Oh please don't hurt Jim too badly he is a nice 'pin-no-kie-o'." Daniel said with a slight struggle with that word. He gave a small hand clap and smile. "So Tori you missed the official tour and basic rules. I explain to students this morning. They are easy, The door will not be locked, this is my new office. Maintenance has a key to lock/unlock it. Please remember to always bow entering and exiting the mats. Bow to any instructor or student should you be leading. When you arrive please bring your gear to the locker room or the SeiFu's area. We now have a small washer and dryer in the first aid room so training gi's are available" Daniel smiled "Your gear is on the chair in the office. I have a complete universal machine in there. It works but it is old. Would you like to take the rest of the Ninja cookies with you? Do you have any questions?" She looked up at Daniel and smiled, then realized that she had been a little disrespectful, showing up late and leaving her things haphazardly on the floor. “Sorry I was late. I…ah…well, sorry.” She knew she wasn’t the best at protocol and felt bad as Daniel was so accommodating. And giving lame excuses about how she was out too late last night wasn’t going to help. This time Daniel smiled and didn't stop himself as he told a story, "I once knew a small boy who would sneak into the monastery and steal food. He was very young. SeiFu Lin caught him and allowed him to stay. The boy was made to do very hard chores and often would be late. Another seifu took much offence and would take to turning a horse whip on the boy. When Sei Fu Lin found out he spoke to both the seifu and the boy. Sei Fu Lin asked the other seifu why he was so offended. Seifu Yao explained the boys disrespect to the temple and to Master Lin. Sei Fu Lin explained that he was not offended he said better to work the boy harded then to whip him so he couldn't work at all. Sei Fu Lin then asked the boy why he felt the urge to keep stealing food and leaving only to return. The boy said his younger sister was also hungry so he would sneak out to bring her food. The boy said it was why he only ate little himself. The boy did not feel it was stealing as he worked hard and ate little. Sei Fu Lin then said to the boy, 'You are where you are suspose to be when you are suspose to be there.' " Daniel smiled at Tori. "So here you will never be late, for me. I am glad you came today." “I’ll try to take it easy on the dummies.” She chuckled. “So, we can come in here any time we want to train? I don’t have easy access to training dummies and such, so that would be awesome.” "Of course Jim likes punches and kicks. Kiju can take the force of most weapon strikes. The weight training will help build more endurance. Tori grabbed a few of the “Ninja Cookies" for the road, gave a quick bow to Daniel, and wandered over to get her stuff from the office. As soon as she walked in, she stopped and stared at the wall. The pictures and posters had some of the most famous martial artists from over the years. She smiled at the large poster of Bruce Lee above the desk. “Cool.” She said, giving a quick nod to the poster. Then she grabbed her stuff and headed to change.

Forum PG-13 rating M Williams Dormitory @ PCU The water was no longer running. The transparent shower curtain was torn half hanging out of the shower. Standing water pooled on the floor. The rug, shorts, towels, and Max’s jersey had soaked up most of the standing puddle. Drying wet footprints ended in a tornado mess where Max and JTom laid tangled on the bed. They were partially covered by some of the sheets. Max laid on his back looking up while JTom traced some of the scars on his chest there were a lot. JTom laid on him listening to his heartbeat, she spoke softly. “So um are you,, um we,” there was a short pause “hungry?” She asked looking up to his face questionably. Max sighed, there was that unspoken question again. He looked JTom in the eye with his gig-a-watt smile and spoke in a husky deep voice: “So hungry, you know me, us, we’re always hungry.” Max’s voice softened “That’s not really what you want to know is it.” Max sat up pulling JTom onto his lap while looking her in the eyes. Jenn moved to straddle his lap returning his gaze. “No I don’t want to know that, but I don’t want you to shut down again either. Cause I’m pushing.” Max pulled her close warming each other’s body up. Jenn rested on Max’s chest feeling the warmth. “You can ask me one question about anything, I promise I won’t lie. Be careful what you ask tho, because you might not like the answer.” Jenn just remained sitting their holding Max as tears streaked her face and his chest. Max just held her close for a few minutes allowing Jenn a moment before he spoke. “Hey listen if you want more, I’m not sure what that looks like. If you want to go back to before, it would be hard but we could try it. I just need to know what you really want?” Jenn didn’t look at him, her fingers just started tracing the scars on his chest again while she composed her thoughts. “I like this, maybe we can just talk more to start. Maybe we could become better friends. Do you at least like me?” JTom kept her head resting against Max’s chest. “Jenn of course I like you, maybe more but I don’t know. I would like that. I don’t have many real friends. That Would be a good start what do you think?” Max at least appeared to want to give it a try Jenn thought looking at the time. Jenn sat up looking Max in the eye. “That sounds good I would like that.” Then with a sultry look she whispered in his ear. “We got time.” *The things you do to keep a secret id.* Max thought with a grin before kissing her… Fade to Black

((written with Tenaxa)) Tai Chi Yoga @ PCU Daniel was happy if not surprised when Tori showed up. They were only just about to go into first form. Tori could smell the fresh baked goods and coffee coming from the rear of the building. Daniel greeted Tori as if she was the most important person in the room. "Welcome Ms Tori it is our honor to have you here for the opening of our new facility." Daniel bowed to the others and to Tori as he stepped off the mat. none of them were wearing shoes. He walked up to her with his hand extended to shake hers. “Oh, um, hi, thanks.” She stammered as she shook Daniel’s hand and gave another little bow as she did. Tori tossed her bag to the side, and pulled off her shoes and sock, tossing them onto her bag. Her stomach rumbled at the smell of the food, and it was all she could do to stop herself from grabbing some coffee. I’ll get some when we’re done, that’ll be my reward for getting my lame ass up. She thought to herself. “So sorry I’m late and interrupting." "You are where you are suspose to be when you are suspose to be there." Daniel smiled to himself remembering his Sei Fu speaking to him in the same way and cut himself off. She finally took the time to look around. The area was well organized and clean. Quite the opposite from how Tori felt this morning. She recognized the banners and had to stop herself from gawking as she took in the scene. Seeing the dummies brought a smile to her face and she was tempted to run through a quick routine on one. “This is really cool…oh, sorry yeah, let’s get started.” She said as she stepped into place. She paused to take a deep breath and slowly let it out. It was going to take some effort to focus this morning. Daniel smiled and bowed to the front of the mat area as he stepped on to the mats. He gracefully moved to the front then once again bowed to the students then began to speak. "I know today it has been very different than before. That does not mean that what we are doing will be different it just means that it won't be as wet or cold." Several students chuckled and someone said. "That will be fantastic and we have bathrooms." Everyone laughed. "Okay, okay everyone calm down or you run laps another new rule." Daniel grinned as the others attempted to calm down. "As I was saying we have two new attendees, make sure they feel welcome." Turning to the others and Tori "I will be starting slowly then increase in rhythm as flow allows. Follow along please I will demostrate the first movement. Once we have started I will come around to help with adjustments." As Daniel started, she settled in. Focus. Breathe. Move. Relax. Each motion was precise and fluid. She loved this stuff. She could follow the flow, the motions, the breathing, perfectly. It just came naturally for her. Focus. Breathe. Move. Relax. She was no longer consciously listening to the instructions – her body just followed, knowing what to do. Despite all the distractions in her life, here she could put it all aside. Focus. Breathe. Move. Relax. SeiFu Cao moved to one of the new students, his voice never broke rythem as he assisted with the oval fluid movements of the arms up and down placement and the breathing. She could feel Daniel’s peace and caring. She could feel the other students – some calm and focused, others frustrated and struggling. The feeling she got from one was…she peeked over to see him staring at her ass. Really dude? The way I look this morning in these baggy-ass mis-matched sweats? She thought to herself. This guy is coming to Tai Chi to check out women? She grinned and almost broke her pattern Focus. Breathe. Move. Relax. Sei Fu Cao noticed many things as he worked with the newest students forms She settled back in and focused on purging bad thoughts and toxins from her mind and body. Sei Fu Cao moved to transition into second form, as he did so he tapped John, one of the students to move to first position. The class continue watching the slow rhythmic movement while Daniel moved gracefully between students assisting those who became lost with movement.