EternalPhoenix

Terrifica It was quite a serious situation, Terrifica mused as she followed the sound of voices into a lab. These...Hypersynths could cause significant damage if left unchecked. And the first step of stopping whatever they were up wherever they had gone was here. She didn't feel the Alaskan cold. Benefits of her suit. "Agreed. Leaving is a wonderful idea. Need a ride? I believe the satellite still has a lock on my position." She stood there in the doorway to said lab, in her suit and usual longcoat, barely touched by snow. "If you really want to destroy this place, I recommend overloading the power generators. Unless they're nuclear, of course." Normally, holding a signal lock through a blistering snowstorm would be impossible. Terrifica, however, had been an AUX member for years now. Like hell she wouldn't have performed an upgrade or two in that time, for emergencies just like this one. There was the small problem of getting a lock on the others present, but that was what her utility belt was for. Overcoming small problems like that.

Serendipity Riel laughed. The gobbelyn had spine when he wanted it. "Oh, I could think of a few uses for a sneaky thief. But alas Friend Owen would never approve of them." His grin was ferocious. "This, of course, means that such matters must be discussed later, without him around." And his grin was positively insolent once again. "What is this...popcorn, anyway? I never heard of it on Aquivan."

@Thevshi? Am I next? I don't remember.

Serendipity and Stormchild Riel...actually looked irritated. "Gentlemen, you're claiming the very air itself? It would be one thing if you were merely claiming some right to the land or my bloodline. That's not unusual at all. We would still be fighting over it, but it would be respectful on some level. But mate...I'm a pirate. The sea and sky belong to no one. You've just earned the beating of your lives. Kadene, set us down on a roof, and then hit them with lightning or something until they not only can't move, but are afraid to." Kadene grinned widely as she began to obey her brother and Captain. It was a grin that promised pain. "Oh, gladly."

Serendipity Riel sighed audibly at the talk of law and crimes. Talk about antithetical to living freely. Brought him right back to the subdued mood he was in earlier, before Ryan had arrived. Relaxed. Not particularly exuberant. "If you're going to be boring, Friend Michael, I can go somewhere else." There were so many people here now anyway. He wasn't particularly interested in Baz or the newly arrived Parker. But where to? A very good question, actually. The market? The square? The animal pens? No, he cared nothing for animals. And he had no interest in kings, real or false. Decisions, decisions. The market. He had a good feeling about it. "In fact, I think I'll go to the market. Perhaps I'll get my sister a trinket." He was walking away before anyone spoke.

Stormchild Kadene blinked, suddenly visibly confused. That always worked on the Luckstorm crew, and more often than not with folks on land. Why was here any different? Oh. Come on, really? Suddenly she was equally visibly annoyed. This world was so tender skinned. None of them would last a day as an Aquivan pirate. Insults and threats flowed between them like air over the sea. Even townsfolk understood, and they were townsfolk. She sighed, letting it go. For now. There was simply no point in explaining. They'd just explain what she already knew. That this was a different world with different social rules, and she needed to adapt, blah blah blah. She was a pirate. Rules? Don't make her laugh. She did as she pleased, and wouldn't change that for such a piddly reason. "Back to the market then? Mayhap we'll find him." Usual joy of life, not present. Nope. Not even grinning due to the internal frustration. Just kinda vaguely subdued. No bold stride, so Sarah could easily keep up.

Serendipity Riel gave Owen his most innocent puppy dog look. "But Friend Owen, Gookgak just wanted to join the lesson! He's a harmless little rapscallion!" He bounced off his bed with a laugh, landing between Gookgak and the door. His grin was that of somewhat malevolent mischief. "Now, now, my little green friend. What's your hurry?" He crouched down to get to the gobbelyn's eye level. "Don't you want to know why there's no booby traps? It's because anyone who is bold enough to steal from pirates deserves their fate. Why, the last time someone stole from me, when we sailed away that entire town was burning." Owen got a wink of reassurance that all was not what it seemed, and then Riel stood both up and aside to let Gookgak pass. "My room is guarded, my little green friend. By the threat of a pirate's vengeance. I'd tread carefully, were I you."

Stormchild Kadene threw back her head and laughed. "Noble sailor?" She made a show of looking around. "Where could one of those be? There's only despicable pirates here." She laughed again. This was someone fun. "Do they even have a nunnery in this city, O Horned Liar? It's been so long since I've teased a nun." This one, on the other hand. "Don't be boring." But on the gripping hand. Ugh. Being banned from returning in the future would be...annoying. "All right, listen up!" She was First Mate of a crew of pirates. She knew exactly how to get the attention of a large group. "We're going looking for a small green boy. He's kidnapped a grown man, somehow. When we find him, he's getting a boot in his backside for his idiocy in doing this. Mademoiselle Renee has a solid plan and we're following it. So spread out, or I'll spread you out!" At that, her hands crackled with energy, and the wind suddenly howled for a few seconds before quieting to normal. Yep, definitely a pirate.

Serendipity and Stormchild Riel sighed internally. And everything was going so well. "As unfortunate as it is, my friend has a point. It's difficult to assume you're negotiating in good faith while your crew continues their work all around us." He raised his sword from his side to rest on his shoulder. "If you want to play a game of chance with a man favored by Fortune, that is your decision." At his side, Kadene mimicked his pose with her sword, with energy crackling in her free hand as a bonus. "However, I would ask that your crew stop robbing everyone in sight during the game. Alternatively," And at last Riel grinned his bold, insolent grin. "we can stop pretending to be civil, and start beating all of you senseless."

Serendipity Riel pondered the situation. Perhaps there'd been some small misunderstanding. "Monsieur Owen, Aquivan has rules as well. They may have been set by the wealthy aristocracy instead of the common townsfolk, but they exist. And as nearest I can tell, they exist in both places for much the same reasons. To restrain those with the power and courage to seize their destinies with their own hands. A shackle made for the benefit of the people is still a shackle. My sister and I went to sea to escape such shackles." He did not yet shake Owen's hand. "I don't want to give you the wrong impression. I gave my word of honor as a man and a Captain. I will cause no major incidents." He seized Owen's hand like it was made of gold, and grinned ferociously. "However, friend, if you expect me and mine to toe the line in all respects and be good little citizens, you are suffering from some rather fascinating delusions." He released Owen's hand and casually flopped onto his bed. "Well, it's certainly more comfortable than my hammock." His grin was absolutely insolent.

Arete (Itsuko Aihara) Power Level: 10; Power Points Spent: 150/150 STR: +2 (14) (base, Ordained, & Storm’s Child)/ +5 (20) (Frenzied)/ +12 (35) (Rascal), DEX: +1 (12), +2 (14) (base, Ordained, & Storm’s Child)/ +5 (20) (Frenzied)/ +8 (26) (Rascal), INT: +1 (12), WIS: +2 (14), CHA: +2 (14) Tough: +6 (base, Ordained, & Storm’s Child)/+10 (Frenzied)/+12 (Rascal), Fort: +5 (base, Ordained, & Storm’s Child)/+8 (Frenzied)/+11 (Rascal), Ref: +8 (base & Rascal)/+10 (Frenzied)/+14 (Ordained & Storm’s Child), Will: +8 Skills: Acrobatics 4 (+5), Concentration 10 (+12), Diplomacy 3 (+5), Gather Information 3 (+5), Knowledge (history) 4 (+5), Language 1 (+1), Notice 8 (+10), Sense Motive 8 (+10), Survival 3 (+5) Feats: Accurate Attack, Dodge Focus 9, Improved Critical 2 (Arctic Freeze (Snare 8)), Improved Critical 2 (Claws (Strike 3)), Improved Critical 2 (Exposure (Fatigue 8)), Improved Critical 2 (Lightning Bolt (Blast 12)), Improved Critical 2 (Ordained Blades (Strike 4)), Power Attack, Precise Shot, Takedown Attack, Uncanny Dodge (Auditory) Powers: Heroic Resilience (Protection 4) (+4 Toughness) Heroic Spirit Merger (Alternate Form 12) Heroic Spirit Mergers: The Frenzied (Alternate Form) (Powers: Claws (Strike 3), Frenzied Recovery (Regeneration 26), Frenzied Resilience (Protection 1), Frenzied Senses (Super-Senses 4), Strength +6 (20, +5), Constitution +6 (20, +5), Dodge Focus 3 +2 (+3), Reflex +2 (+10)) Claws (Strike 3) (DC 23, Feats: Improved Critical 2 (Claws (Strike 3)); Penetrating [1 extra rank]; Accurate 2 (+4), Mighty) Frenzied Recovery (Regeneration 26) (ability damage 5 (recover 1 / minute), recovery bonus 4 (+4 to recover), recovery rate (bruised) 3 (recover 1 / round without rest), recovery rate (disabled) 6 (recover 1 / round), recovery rate (injured) 4 (recover 1 / round), recovery rate (staggered) 4 (recover 1 / round); Regrowth) Frenzied Resilience (Protection 1) (+1 Toughness) Frenzied Senses (Super-Senses 4) (accurate: Normal Olfactory, acute: Normal Olfactory, tracking: Olfactory 1 (half speed)) The Ordained (Alternate Form) (Powers: Ordained Blades (Strike 4), Ordained Teleportation (Teleport 5), Shadow Blend (Concealment 2), Wall Crawling (Super-Movement 2), Defense Bonus +6 (+14), Reflex +6 (+14)) Ordained Blades (Strike 4) (DC 21, Feats: Improved Critical 2 (Ordained Blades (Strike 4)); Autofire (interval 2, max +5) [2 extra ranks]; Accurate 3 (+6), Mighty) Ordained Teleportation (Teleport 5) (500 ft. as move action, 5 miles as full action; Accurate; Change Direction, Change Velocity, Easy, Progression, Mass (carry 250 lbs), Turnabout) Shadow Blend (Concealment 2) (sense - sight; Limited (only in shadows)) Wall Crawling (Super-Movement 2) (wall-crawling 2 (full speed)) The Rascal (Alternate Form) (Powers: Rascal's Flight (Flight 5), Rascal's Might (Super-Strength 5), Rascal's Resilience (Impervious Toughness 7), Strength +21 (35, +12), Constitution +12 (26, +8)) Rascal's Flight (Flight 5) (Speed: 250 mph, 2200 ft./rnd) Rascal's Might (Super-Strength 5) (+25 STR carry capacity, heavy load: 51.2 tons; +5 STR to some checks) Rascal's Resilience (Impervious Toughness 7) The Storm's Child (Alternate Form) (Powers: Weather Control (Array 15), Windrider (Flight 5), Dodge Focus 7 +6 (+7), Reflex +6 (+14)) Weather Control (Array 15) (default power: blast) Air Control (Move Object 10) (Array; Strength: 50, Carry: 4.3 tons / 8.5 tons / 12.8 tons / 25.6 tons; Range (perception)) Arctic Freeze (Snare (Array; DC 18, Feats: Improved Critical 2 (Arctic Freeze (Snare 8)); Accurate 2 (+4), Precise) Blinding Arc (Dazzle 10) (Array; affects: visual senses, DC 20; Perception Area (General), Selective Attack; Range (touch), Sense-Dependent (VIsual)) Dense Fog (Obscure 7) (Array; affects: visual senses, Radius: 500 ft.; Range (perception), Selective Attack) Exposure (Fatigue (Array; DC 18, Feats: Improved Critical 2 (Exposure (Fatigue 8)); Range (ranged); Accurate 2 (+4), Precise, Variable Descriptor (Narrow group - Heat/Cold)) Hailstorm (Blast 10) (Array; DC 25; Cloud Area (50 ft. diameter, lingers - General)) Lightning Bolt (Blast 12) (Default; DC 27, Feats: Improved Critical 2 (Lightning Bolt (Blast 12)); Indirect 3 (any point, any direction), Precise) Mirage (Illusion 9) (Array; affects: visual senses, DC 19; Selective Attack; Progression, Area 3 (50 ft. radius)) Tornado (Move Object 10) (Array; Strength: 50, Carry: 4.3 tons / 8.5 tons / 12.8 tons / 25.6 tons, DC 25; Cylinder Area (50 ft. radius + height - General), Damaging; Duration (concentration)) Windrider (Flight 5) (Speed: 250 mph, 2200 ft./rnd) Attack Bonus: +8 (Ranged: +8, Melee: +8, Grapple: +10 [base, Ordained, & Storm’s Child]/+13 [Frenzied]/+25 [Rascal]) Attacks (base): Unarmed Attack, +8 (DC 17) Attacks (Frenzied): Claws (Strike 3), +12 (DC 23), Unarmed Attack, +8 (DC 20) Attacks (Ordained): Ordained Blades (Strike 4), +14 (DC 21), Unarmed Attack, +8 (DC 17) Attacks (Rascal): Unarmed Attack, +8 (DC 27) Attacks (Storm’s Child): Arctic Freeze (Snare 8), +12 (DC Ref/Staged 18), Blinding Arc (Dazzle 10) (DC Fort/Ref 20), Exposure (Fatigue 8), +12 (DC Fort 18), Hailstorm (Blast 10) (DC 25), Lightning Bolt (Blast 12), +8 (DC 27), Tornado (Move Object 10) (DC 25), Unarmed Attack, +8 (DC 17) Defense (base): +8 (Flat-footed: +4), Knockback: -3 Defense (Frenzied): +10 (Flat-footed: +4), Knockback: -5 Defense (Ordained): +14 (Flat-footed: +7), Knockback: -3 Defense (Rascal): +8 (Flat-footed: +4), Knockback: -9 Defense (Storm’s Child): +14 (Flat-footed: +4), Knockback: -3/ Initiative: +1 Languages: English Native, Japanese Totals: Abilities 20 + Skills 11 (44 ranks) + Feats 6 + Powers 67 + Combat 30 + Saves 16 + Drawbacks 0 = 150 Age (as of Jan 2019): 14 Height: 5’ Weight: 90 Ethnicity: Japanese American Hair: Black (natural), Brown (The Frenzied), Dark Blue (The Ordained), Dark Brown (The Rascal), White (The Storm’s Child) Eyes: Dark Brown (natural), Blue (The Frenzied & The Storm’s Child), Yellow (The Ordained), Green (The Rascal) Hometown: San Francisco, California Background: Powers & Tactics: Personality:

Stormchild "I have no doubt we will." Kadene replied to Sarah. She clapped her hands together. "All right then! This is going well. Let's get some drinks and it will go even better." She examined the hallway. "Now that's odd. Where has the rum gone?"

Serendipity Riel fought off the urge to draw his sword. On Aquivan, it wouldn't be taken nearly so amiss as it would be here. He did, however, grip the hilt firmly with his off hand. "Monsieur Owen." His serious, grinless expression should grab attention. " I think your home has taught you to treat people with a high degree of...informality. Where I am from...let's just say I would have been within my rights as a Pirate Captain to stab you." He let that hang in the air for a moment before continuing. "I'm not going to do that. I wouldn't, even at home. However. My status as a Captain does require a certain level of respect. Don't touch me without permission. Don't decide anything for me. And don't obstruct my course once I set it. For everyone out there, this mostly doesn't matter. You and I, however, are sharing a room. Ground rules must be set." Riel smiled again. "Now, let me teach you something more fun. The First Rule of Aquivan Piracy. Simply? Do as thou wilt." He laughed and tossed his bag onto a bed.

Serendipity Things were getting more interesting. Riel was beginning to think that an unlimited number of foes could be spawned in this room. It wasn't quite time to change tactics, but it was getting close. Especially as Kadene had been injured, if minorly. He'd know that cry of pain and irritation anywhere. His feint against the big fella who'd tried to chop him in two worked to perfection. His own follow up cut, not so much. Not nearly enough penetration. All right, then. "Kadene! On me!" Satisfied that the order was given and she'd seen where he was, once again suddenly he simply wasn't where anyone happened to be looking for him.

Serendipity and Stormchild The only Blackbeard Riel was familiar with was a raging bastard, and everyone (excepting just enough of his own crew) who sailed the Seven Seas of Aquivan would be too happy to piss on his grave. Or help him into it, if the opportunity somehow arose. Neither Riel nor Kadene were excluded from this. Saying any of that, of course, would be very unhelpful. So instead he looked at Smee and grinned in grim amusement. "Your Cap'n be a bold man. Twenty percent. In waters that don't be his." He barked out a laugh. "With the Navy, Marines, and even heroes not a full hour's sail away. A bold man indeed." He returned his attention to Captain Hook and his voice shifted subtly. Less ignorant pirate stereotype, but still the same basic accent. The grin did not move. "I'll admit to fifty percent being unfair. All the risk is yours, after all. Forty, and I'll generously ignore that you know my name without me giving it to you." The surface implication being they knew he was here and thus them not knowing about his existence was a bold faced lie. The under the surface implication being he knows as well as they do that this conversation isn't ending peacefully. An idiot, Captain Riel Estime is not.