Ace and Regen...

[Xion80]

Yes, you've heard it many times before. It's come from the deepest reaches of the abyss. Players that hold onto their tenet view from issue one about the set. I agree that she needs a little work. But something about Regen keeps drawing me back to her. Story time!!!!

 

Yes, I see Willpower over there with the warm smile, an vast security blanket. Always ready to wrap me in pure relaxation, as we saved the day. She's beautiful! Worth every bit of the investment a man had ever seen! But on this  fateful day, we somehow locked eyes mid Task Force. And it was the first time I felt it.

 

Those three seconds felt like an eternity, as our gazes shot away. The data gathered in that split instant. I knew she felt it too. We continued the mission, but her warm smile dawdled into a wistful variant.

 

The Task Force was a complete success! Everyone congratulated each other on a job well done. Our surface level excitement laid the cover for the dispute growing within. It's not that I wasn't happy, but If thrill was a superpower, she certainly lack it in abundance.

 

As we stepped into Ouroboros from the portal It was evident this would be the "last call for drinks," an wouldn't be seeing each other again. We embraced, parting ways for the last time....

 

I tried many different things in the coming months to keep my mind occupied. My knowledge had grown substantially about many villainous groups. My influence grew substantially as well.

 

As I jumped on the train heading to Talos. I spotted a familiar face. It was Regen. She looked good since the last time I'd seen her. She was studying a book on the effects of an enchantement called Luck of the Gambler, Global Recharge. I've learned many things, but I didn't know about it, so my interest was certainly pique!

 

I called out to her with excitement in my voice."Its been a long time Regen!?" She looked up, waving her hair from her face. She smiled, waving me to come sit. I rushed over, giving her a standing hug while she sat. "Ace! How you've been love!?"

 

Her energy was so intoxicating. "I've been doing alright," I uttered. What's that you have there," I asked, as I tap the book she was reading. "LotG 7.5. These enchantments are said to cut the time on my "capabilities," pushing me to the next level," she said.

 

I raised an eyebrow. "I thought "top tier regeneration" was your thing," I muttered mockingly. She adjusted, facing me directly. "Times have changed Ace," she said softly. Her eye adjusted to the intercom as the train announcement was made. " We will be arriving shortly at Talos station."

 

"Ace, I've got a contact I'm meeting on Talos." She slighty extended her arm, revealing a image of a professional looking gentleman, over the contact panel on her wrist. "Agent Cooling is his name, she said. "Never heard of him," I said. "Special assignment?" She nodded slowly. Her eyes were full of anticipation. "One that could bring in the influence needed to get my hands on one of these things," she said enthusiastically.

 

"So whats your security level these days," I asked. She revealed her badge. "Security level twenty five," she boasted! I was only security level twenty. "Damn, you always were a "go getter" Regen. That's what I've always liked about you!" "You already know Ace," she said, as she hit me on the shoulder, baring a wide grin.

 

"Listen, I'm on my way to a special vendor across the street from Talos station. I heard they have some very valuable merch for the likes of people like us. Maybe those LotG things your looking for are available. Wanna check it out with me? I won't take up to much of your time."

 

"I'd really like that Ace, but my mission is time  sensitive. Once we touch down, I have to go immediately." "Right," I exclaimed! The train came to a stop. The announcement started with a ping. "Welcome to Talos Island, please watch your step as you exit the station."

 

We headed down the ramps, gathering at the base of the station. Before I could say anything, she gave me the biggest hug. "Ace, I wanna give you something, incase the mission dosen't workout." She reached in her bag, pulling out a green colored bandanna.

 

I couldn't help but smile. "Yes, I still have this "old thing" from when you saved my butt in the Hollows way back when, she said. She reached up, pulling it over my head. I adjusted it, basing it just under my chin. "It has brought me so much luck Ace, and I just wanna say thank you for believing in me," she said with tears in her eyes.

 

We embraced one last time, sharing farewells before she quickly headed off to her mission.  I never saw her again after that fateful encounter. I did find what she was looking for. Her studies proved to be sound. Those LotG have made me one of the most deadly Regen's these Villains have ever faced.

 

I honorably wear the the green, honey scented bandanna over my face.  Regen, your legacy will live on!

 

[I'm not sure if this is where this should go, but if you've read it, you have my thanks!]

 

Ace of Spade 50 Claws/Regen Excelsior