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Jennifer sighed a little as she tried to casually moved back towards the stairs. She was at a loss, despite her efforts she hadn’t accomplished anything. She couldn’t imagine any of the students would be the names on the door plate, but maybe they helped in the lab. Slipping behind the group as it moved up the stairs she followed them. Maybe she could learn something useful.

Christopher had only followed the group a few steps when he saw Adriana wheel out into the path of the group and confront them. He took a deep breath and exhaled. “That girl’s sense of what’s right and wrong is stronger then her sense of what’s safe and not. But her heart’s in the right place.” He thought, smiling to himself despite the potential fight about to erupt.

Christopher spotted a familiar face across the crowd and had to smile. The young lady sat in her wheelchair with a bounty of critters large and small around her. Before he could catch the girl’s attention a well dressed man shoved him aside. He gave the man who pushed him an unfriendly look. Now that he was actually looking at them, the small group nearly screamed yakuza. He had come to the festival on business and he didn’t have any desire to start trouble, but if they had assaulted his friend he may have had to. Luckily, they they seemed content to just bully their way through the crowd. He was about to ignore the small group when he took notice of the woman they were escorting. There seemed to him an air of resignation to her. Christopher tried to tell himself not to get involved as he just happen to move along in the same direction they traveled.

Sense Motive on the woman to see if she’s with them willingly or not. 25

Knowledge, Streetwise to try to ID the small group. 24

I really need to add ranks in Diplomacy. ? Check: 17... HP to reroll: 25 better

Chimera frowned when she could even find traces of Freestyle’s skates. ”Must have something to do with how she was able to move up and down the buildings.” She thought to herself with some curiosity. With a sigh she thought to look outside the door and spotted the nameplate. Moving to the desk she found 2 sheets of blank paper. Jotting down the names she pocketed the first piece. Taking pen to the second piece, she quickly marked it and moved to find some tape. A final glance around revealed no other secrets and she shook her head. Carefully stepping out of the room she used the tape to hang a sign at eye level reading: BEWARE TRIPWIRE This was accompanied by a large, hand drawn arrow pointing down. Nodding to herself she headed towards the elevators then hesitated and moved towards the stairs. Peeking over the railing to see if the coast was clear she tried to slip downs floor or two and find a vacant restroom or classroom. Somewhere she could change back.

Paper/Leon Party Rocking - 1 Blackstaff/Christopher Fate of the Serpent - 3 Big Trouble in Little Jadetown - 8 Chimera/Jennifer Freestyle! - 9

Paper/Leon - 7 Talking Tomorrow - 3 Fury Road - 4 Blackstaff/Christopher - 3 Fate of the Serpent - 2 Big Trouble in Little Jadetown - 1 Chimera/Jennifer - 10 Freestyle! - 10

Christopher moved casually through the crowds, a street vendor kabob in one hand and a bottle of local brewery in the other. The air of festivities was tinted with the air of supernatural energy, but that was common and to be expected given the locale and activities. As long as outsiders kept out of the darker back alleys they were safe and welcome. So he was going to enjoy himself this evening without worry. He had arrived with his part-time secretary, Lark, but they had parted ways so she could join some of her college friends that were in attendance. He was glad she was more confident going out, given her condition. He was confident she could keep herself and her friends safe enough. And Lark knew he was in the area if she need him. He would, of course, have to bring back a souvenir for Morrowind, he’d have to check out one of the local book shops for something to appease the phantom that kept his modest library organized. Christopher paused to watch the parade as it passed to the jubilation of the crowd. He sipped his drink, smiling as he soaked in the joviality of the people and creatures that packed the sidewalk.

Search check I assume. 13 Geez, guess it was my turn for the dice gods to laugh at. ? Hopefully that will at least get me the name of the office owner.

Chimera glanced nervously back through the office door. She couldn’t have much time left. Looking back at the screen she bit her lip behind her mask as her brow furrowed. She just didn’t know enough about the project to determine if something had been changed. As she dug further she noticed she had misjudged the security, it wasn’t as bad as she thought it had just been seriously weakened. She credited Freestyle with that. If she wanted to know more she’d have to talk to whoever’s office this was. A quick look around the office should give her the name of it’s occupant. Who knows, maybe it’ll turn up something useful. Decided on her course, Chimera got up from the computer. With a deep breath she steadied her thoughts and flipped an internal switch she normally kept off. Her mind raced and her body responded. Moving twice as fast as normal she quickly moved around the office in search of anything useful.

Chimera slipped back into the science building. She knew she wouldn’t have much time before campus security would respond to the explosions and supers running around. Most likely by securing the building and calling for a response team from the local precinct, other heroes might even show up. Maybe it was the thought of having to face other heroes, forced to clean up her mess that drove her determination. She couldn’t be sure as she re-entered the office, careful to avoid the tripwire again. ”Have to remember to warn them about that before they trigger it.” She thought as she plugged the computer back in and told the booting computer to skip the self check as it started. She was pressed for time and couldn’t wait. She little concerned with how quickly she found herself staring at the messy desktop and tsk’d at both the weak security and the clutter screen. A few quick taps and she found the last folder accessed. ”ENH. OP?” Opening it, she scrolls through the files and realizes they’re primary plans and design notations for a robotic arm. She glanced at the arm set up in the lab, then back at the screen. She hadn’t gotten a look at what Freestyle had been doing so she needed to dig a little deeper. Chimera opens a new window and runs a quick search for backups of the folder. ”If they’re smart they have’ll have more then one backup. Let’s see if they keep one on site.” As she let that run in the background, she returns to the folder trying to determine if the woman had been attempting to steal the data or if she had been trying to plant false data. For all she knew it could be both. Chimera wasn’t exactly a criminologist but she knew there were only 2 reasons to break in somewhere to take something or leave something. Stolen data could be sold or traded, while falsified data could seriously set back research or worse.

I'll hold off and give Kaede a chance to come up with something.

Would roll tell her if something was copied from the computer or if something was copied to the computer? Also, should I go ahead and make any other rolls now, or wait till you say so?

Leon nodded thoughtfully, then smirked. When he spoke, he sounded like he was quoting something. “Sometimes a hero has to fall.” He paused, then continued. “It might not be what he wanted, but it’s what he earned. And people need to have the things they’ve earned for them to matter.” Leon sighed and tried to reclaim an air of jovial confidence as he waved his right hand dismissively. Smiling and shoving his left hand in his jacket he turned to face Pan. ”There’s context in the book. You should get back to your friends instead of wasting time with me.”

I think Jen would start with the computer to try to see what Freestyle (she assumes) copied. Computers check: 24

Leon gave Pan a quick smirk, then makes a fist with his left hand. "But the one's that do deserve it. I like to think I'm not a bad guy... Well, within reason." He chuckles, then frowns. "What if next the cost is too high? What if next time I hesitate? What if I'm just not 'hero' material in the long run?"

Blackstaff listened intently, as he did, a few things started to come to his attention, and judging by the subtle changes on Dreamer’s face she noticed it to. The professor believed what he was saying but there was something else, something he wasn’t saying. Blackstaff nodded and offered a friendly smile. “I think we can have you on your way again shortly.” He sipped his tea then added. “I do have one more question though, if you don’t mind. There’s something you’re not telling us.” He tried to not sound accusatory, but rather concerned. “Something to do with the Forest Clan specifically. You’re afraid of them, for obvious reasons. But there’s something else. If you tell us, maybe we can help. “

“Aargh.” Chimera growled behind her mask. She was furious, more at herself then anyone else. “Some heroine you are.” She chided herself. Taking a deep breath, she let it out and her shoulders sagged. She hadn’t even noticed if anyone was looking. Chimera realized what she had done and sighed, walking over to the building Freestyle had escaped over. Picking up the can she examined it and tried to knock out the dents as best she could. She picked up the spilled trash she could find and set the can back where she grabbed it from. The entire time she was replaying the chase in her head, seeing what she did wrong. “So many things.” She thought as she headed back towards the science building. “Maybe I can at least figure out what she took.”

Understandable. Take whatever time you need. Schooling is important, and I'm sure we all wish you the best of luck. ?

Throwing at Freestyle: 13

Chimera was excited when her hand actually connected with her opponent, but was quickly disappointed when it became clear it wasn't a solid hit. As Freestyle spun on her she felt the rush of something passing her head, only to explode behind her. Chimera quickly glanced back, relieved when her didn't see and innocent victims. She had to put a stop to this quickly. By the time her looked back Freestyle was already over half way up another building. Chimera growled in anger. "I was trying to take it easy on you, but now it's 'no more miss nice gal'." Knowing she wasn't gonna catch up climbing she thought quickly, glancing around. She found what she was looking for and a couple steps brought it within reach. Grabbing the trash can she quickly judged it's weight and eyeballed her target. Chimera pulled back and with a easy heave, she chucked the can at Freestyle.

How high is the roof? How high is she now?

Charge stunning attack: 20