Your News at 11 Episode 2: Bank Heist Bust 12Nov24

[david665]

Trish: This is Trish Takanawa, Senior Metahuman Affairs correspondent for Paragon News, reporting from Mercy Island, where a locally known metahuman, Fire Wire, has been reportedly killed during a bank heist. Joining me via phone is Rogue Island Police (RIP) Chief, Kyle “Cal” Calhoun. Chief, what do we know so far?
Chief Calhoun: Trish, all evidence points to a relative newcomer to Mercy as the killer, who goes by the name "Squizzler".
Trish: Do you know why this...Squizzler would kill Fire Wire?
Chief Calhoun: Evidence suggests that they were partners in the heist, but Fire Wire was eliminated to claim his share.

Trish: How can we be certain of this?

Chief Calhoun: Several Bank employees have confirmed this.
Trish: Do you have any idea as to Squizzlers whereabouts, or what abilities he may have.
Chief Calhoun: As a newbie to the area, he could be anywhere. We advise the public to keep an eye out for him. Video footage secured from the bank shows him dressed in a green suit and bowler. Do not approach him. As a metahuman, assume he's extremely dangerous. Given the video footage, we assess he is a psychic of some power. Observe and report. Let us handle him
Trish: Thank you Chief.
Chief Calhoun: Anytime, Trish.
Trish: Joining me now, on scene is Rock Hammer. Some of you may remember a report I did on him some time ago. How are you tonight, Mr. Hammer?
Rock Hammer: It's Rock, Trish. And well. You?
Trish: Also well...Rock. What can you tell us about this event, and how you're involved?
Rock Hammer: Well, for one, ol' Cal ain't bein' square with ya.
Trish: In what way?
Rock Hammer: Fire Wire wasn't here to rob no bank. Rumor has it, he works with Arachnos and RIP to set up newbies on big payout jobs and bust 'em in the commission. 
Trish: To what end?
Rock Hammer: To get reward money. As for myself, I was hired to provide some extra security during tonight's money transfer. This bank has a history of gettin' knocked over, so security has been pretty tight. All the local crews know it's not worth the effort, especially with yours truly here beefin' up the rent-a-cops. But I hear he's played this trick all over Mercy. Frankly, I'm surprised the little weasel hasn't been iced before now. Looks like he found a mark that didn't like bein' a mark. If you ask me, Squizzler did the Isles a favor.
Trish: Do you have any information on this Squizzler character?
Rock Hammer: Nah, never heard of him, but with a name like that, he's either a dork, or a stone-cold killer. Givin' that he made Fire start the room temperature challenge, I'd say the latter.
Trish: Thank you, Rock. You heard it here, folks. Squizzler, new menace to the Isles and Paragon, or blessing in disguise? Only time will tell. I'm Trish Takanawa, Paragon News.

[TygerDarkstorm]

Trish Takanawa sounds familiar; is that a nod to Family Guy?

 

This was really fun to read. 🙂

 

[david665]

On 11/12/2024 at 10:04 PM, TygerDarkstorm said:

Trish Takanawa sounds familiar; is that a nod to Family Guy?

 

 

 

 More like completely stole...😄

Edited Monday at 04:15 AM by david665