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Paper (entering Hall with Young Guardians and Miracle Girl, heading towards food tables) Leon wasn’t one to leave a friend hanging and happily returned Vik’s high-fives. He pats Charlie’s shoulder and smirks. “Be gentle with him.” He teases Casey. “Promise you’ll bring him back before he turns into a pumpkin.” Leon chuckles and glances at Vik. “Come on, let's hit up the buffet. I wanna grab a bite before I head upstairs.” He nods towards the food tables and starts towards them. “Can you believe he used to go by the name Nevermore? How emo is that?” He told Vik to answer her earlier question.

Seraphim (table with Owen, Mattie, Kadene, Lynn, Madison and Mary, and Beth(Lady Liberty)) Sarah was prepared to sit and watch the others have fun and mingle. Owen’s sudden question surprised her and she sat up a little straighter. She gave Owen a nod and forced a smile. “Of course I am. Why wouldn’t I be?” She prompted with what she hoped was confidence, but Kadene’s abrupt appearance on her other side quickly saw that facade rendered useless. Sarah looked away from the pirate girl and down at her plate. At first to hide her discomfort with just how on point the other girl was, then in an attempt to hide the flush of her cheeks as Kadene casually talks about hooking up with someone just for fun. “I-, that is-, I couldn’t-.” Sarah stammers before she drops her fork and covers her face in embarrassment. Sarah finally manages to look up again. Her cheeks are still red as she regards Kadene, she looks back at Owen and Mattie briefly, then back to her plate. Hands in her lap she looks mournful. “I’m sorry, I thought I could do this. But I’m just ruining the night before it even starts.” She echoes Kadene’s sigh from a moment ago. “I suppose I miss my old friends.” Sarah looks up at the others in a panic. “Ah, I mean, not that you haven’t been friendly and all. I just- miss them, my old friends. And, sometimes I wonder if I should be here, at Claremont. I don’t know if I can be a hero. I really just hope I can learn to better control these powers.” She finishes soberly as she wipes her eyes. She doesn’t even notice Lynn rejoining the group at first. And it isn’t until two little voices call out to them that Sarah looks around to spot the twins. “Girls!” She manages to smile for the two as she returns their hugs. “You two look adorable.” When the older woman approaches, Sarah offers the woman a smile. “It’s okay, ma’am, they’re no trouble.” She offers as the twins introduce them to their mother. “It’s a pleasure to meet you Be-” Sarah starts as she stands and holds out her hand, until the significance of the woman’s introduction clicks. “L-lady Liber-..” She stammers again, eyes wide with shock and cheeks red with embarrassment… again. This was becoming an unfortunate habit.

Paper (entering Hall with Young Guardians) “Of course.” Leon grinned and gave Velocity a nod. “It was a pleasure.” “Alright? I’m looking better than alright.” Leon chuckled. “I suppose everyone is looking pretty good too.” He glanced towards the back of the Hall. “Star who?” He asked Bernadette, before recognizing the galactic royalty. “Oh hey, isn’t that the dude from when those losers ruined our lazer tag game?” Suddenly there was a girl standing beside Charlie. She seemed to know their fearless leader already, but was polite enough to introduce herself to the rest of them. Leon smiled and gave Miracle-Girl a nod. “It’s a pleasure to meet you. I'm Paper, but you can call me Leon.” He slapped Charlie on the back. “You gotta quite keepin all the cuties for yourself. You already have Berni, isn’t that enough?”

Toughness save for the paper: 17+5 = 22 Don’t wanna chance her breaking out to rerolling: 29+5 = 34 Better, fingers crossed.

Seraphim (Refreshment table with Claremonters and La Puma, moving to empty table) Sarah barely managed an ‘ah’ before Mattie was filling hands with plates. She dutifully accepted what she was offered, fairly sure there wasn’t anything on the tables that she wouldn’t like. “Um, thank you.” She did manage before Mattie’s attention was taken up by Owen. Which was fine, she was okay with the arms thing but the eyes were a bit much for her. Looking around again Sarah searched for an empty table to sit at. Unlike Jack, she could hardly stuff her face with such effortlessness. Though she had to admit he made it endearing somehow. Sarah spotted a table being abandoned nearby, just as Carmen approached to greet Mattie as well. She suppose it wasn’t a surprise such an energetic, outgoing person had many people wanting to talk to her. Sarah didn’t hold it against the girl, more against herself for being so quiet. Which felt wrong to her. She had had friends at her last school, she thought as she took one of the empty chairs. Why did she feel so intimidated and out of place now? Sarah glanced around at the numerous guests. “Oh ya, that’s why.” She muttered gloomily and took a bite of pot roast from her plate.

Predator Predator nodded as Terrifica agreed, then regarded Dr North as he spoke Her brow furrowed. “Yes of course, you have been through a lot of late. Rest will clear your mind. We will need a complete list of everyone who has been assigned to this facility.” She said and looked at Terrifica again. “We don’t know how long this operation was running. We’ll have to follow up on anyone who has been here as a possible clone. I can-” But whatever the vixen was going to say was cut off by a new voice from the direction of the stairs. Predator looked towards the source of the voice, slowly turning at the sight of the drawn bow. Her furry brow furrows as she regards the man behind the bow. Her fox ears twitching once. “You’re the one the papers can, Archer, am I correct?” She ventures, still holding her helmet in her gauntlets. “I am Predator, and I assure you we are not your enemies today.” Predator glances at Terrifica, curious if she knows the young man already.

Just for fun, let's see if Predator recognizes Archer form new reports. No appropriate Knowledge skill, but she does have Jack of all Trades So let's try a basic Int check: 27 I think that can at least score her a name and a that he's a hero.

Seraphim Seraphim held the light as tightly as she could as she felt the heat radiate from her. Suddenly the massive walking swamp thing began flailing around until it unfathomably seemed to punch itself. Even as it crumbled Seraphim held on. It wasn’t until only a puddled mass of dirt and organic materials oozed down the steps that she finally released the light… and collapsed to the ground herself. Seraphim managed herself to her hands and knees, panting heavily as sweat chilled her skin. She felt like she wanted to throw up, but she held it back as she attempted to get her feet under her and stand. She stumbled as she stood before finding her balance again. “Is… is everyone… okay?” She stammered between breaths.

Blackstaff Blackstaff gave Anarchilles a thoughtful look. After a moment he shrugged. “I’ve been wrong before. But thank you for the information.” The wizard turned away from the villain and his face showed much more concern than he dared show Anarchilles. His frown was obvious as he thought. He hadn’t heard anything about a goblin clan attempting to establish a foothold, but it was more than possible. Blackstaff took a breath and did his best to not show his concern as he turned back to the villain. “Well then, if you won’t tell us willingly.” He pulled a piece of chalk from his coat pocket and gave the large man a smirk. “We have ways of making your aura talk.”

Paper Paper felt the rush of air pass him as he barely managed to slip past the onrushing red mist. He smirked at Scarlet and as he did so. Straightening, he spread his hands. “Is that the best you got? No wonder you keep your brother around, he makes you look better by comparison.” He caught a glimpse of Nightscale as he bathed Haze in magical flames, leaving a golden statue to fall to the ground. “Huh, will you look at that, guess who who just went down like a b*tch?” Paper cocked his head. “Guess he’s actually worth something now. Maybe you can pawn him to cover bail.” He snickered. “Though I doubt any judge in their right mind would grant you guys bail. Either way, let’s end this.” “Next time you talk to your brother, tell him I said: ‘Like a b*tch.’” Paper grinned and quickly brought his hands together in a clap. On cue, a pair of giant paper hands that used to be a swarm of birds grab for Scarlet Mist in an attempt to encase her.

First, attempting to Demoralize Scarlet Mist using Taunt: 33 (forgot the +5 so 38) Shoot, should have done that as a move action, oh well. Use an HP to gain a standard action, and attempt to Snare her again: 20 (forgot the +5 so 25, could have kept that) What the heck, reroll: 31 (+5 so 36, still glad I rerolled) Oh snap, that's a crit, DC27 to save then. And the Snare should still have the 'Affect Intangible 2' in effect.

Seraphim Sarah laughed lightly at Jack’s reply. The large young man certainly had a way with children, and he was one of the few fellow students she had no problems feeling relaxed around. She was still smiling when Lynn finally managed to join them. Sarah would have sworn the girl hesitated for a moment, but it was so brief she doubted herself. Still, she suffered from social anxiety enough that something just seemed… off. She just couldn’t figure out what. When Micheal agrees with the girl’s, Sarah has to agree as well. “”Oh my, yes. You were incredible.” She nods. “I wish I could play anything.” She admitted with a guilty chuckle. “I suppose I just never tried.” Ms Houston’s prompts though distracted Sarah from thinking about it further and she began herding her cats… that is, her student charges towards the exit to await the bus.

Paper Paper skidded to a stop beside Neko. He looked up at the building thoughtfully. When Neko sounded like she was getting worked up again he stepped closer and put a hand on her shoulder. “It’s okay, love.” He said gently. “Stormy’s right, we’ll get in there and we’ll get the info, and anything else we need. He turns her to face him, and puts his real hand on her cheek. “If you rush in there angry like this, you’re letting them win. You’re better than that. You’re stronger than them.” He glances back at Stormcrow and nods. “I can get us up there.” And looks back at Neko and smiles lovingly. “And they might think they are, but they could never be ready for us.” He gives Neko a knowing grin. “Let’s show them how strong you are. How strong we are.” He takes her hand in his and squeezes it.

Seraphim (in Hall with Bounce, Jack, Cerebral, Cerebellum, Prime-Mover, Sever, Spore, and Zhenshchina-voin) Sarah was nervous for a moment when Lynn excused herself. She stood in the hall, unsure where to go now, when she felt a hand on her back. A quick glance and she realized it was Mattie’s. Even as she relaxed again, she felt pathetic. She kept freezing up. People in this room have saved the city, or even the world, and she couldn’t even get through ‘Hi, my name is Sarah.’ Maybe Mattie was right and she’d feel better after a bite, or it could sit in her stomach like a lead weight. Either way, at least she wasn’t just standing in the entrance like a lump. “Thank you.” Sarah finally managed as Mattie steered her towards the catering tables.

Blackstaff & Lark (leaving entrance and entering main Hall) “That sounds quite impressive.” Lark smiled. “I can’t say I’ve been trained that much, I always just try my best and hope I don't hurt someone I shouldn’t.” Christopher patted her arm. “You do an excellent job at controlling yourself, I wouldn’t let you hurt anyone.” “Of course, it was a pleasure.” Christopher gave Ghost a nod as the hero excused himself to continue his duties. Lark smiled and returned Ghost's wave. “Of course, of course. Go, mingle, be jolly.” Christopher smiled and gave Micheal a nod. “It was a pleasure to meet you both.” Lark added as Micheal excused himself as well. “Well then, shall we.” Christopher motioned ahead to the doors. “Let’s” Lark beamed as the two moved into the Hall proper.