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Mike was comforted by her wonder in a way and satisfied with the revelation cut a gentle downward arc towards a park near Alex's favorite Pizza Parlor. 'It was pretty incredible.' He admitted, 'I was worried for a little bit that I might not be able to find my way back but I managed.' Now that he thought about it if he was going to experiment further with this he may need to brush up on his astronomy or maybe find out from Dark Star how he managed it.

Ace smiled wide as the Vampire enforcers arrived. "Man I love this town." he muttered under his breath as he casually walked toward the intruders and patted at his pockets as if looking for something. Smirking at the bloodsucker in charge he spoke, "Alright then I'm fairly certain this can wait for another time, we're trying to have a party here." his speech slightly slurred as if he was drunk, "Why don't you go back to whatever rock you crawled out from under." He finished his eyes locking arrogantly with the vampire in charge.

Mike smiled and squeezed her gently to his chest, 'Thank you.' he couldn't fathom going through all of this without her by his side. He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, 'Well I knew I had gotten faster after ... everything.' He thought to her. 'I didn't want to run into a plane or a anything so I went up above the satellites even, Higher then I ever went before, so I could see just how fast I am now.' Mike came to a stop hovering above the downtown skyline and looked down to meet Alexs eyes, 'I flew as fast as I could, I mean really went all out and all of a sudden I wasn't in orbit any more, I wasn't even in the solar system.' He shook his head still not entirely able to believe what had happened himself, 'I don't even know how far out I got. But I timed myself after I got back and it took me less than a second to get from Mars back to earth.'

'I kinda wish I had done it more when I had more time.' He replied as they sped southward just under the speed of sound. 'Now I usually have classes or training or just hanging out with all of you to keep me occupied.' He slowed slightly and turned to look at her in his arms, 'I have been to space though. I wanted to see if anything had changed since the fight in the graveyard.' She could feel the combined nervousness and excitement over what he had found while he was out there but he was having trouble verbalizing it even mentally.

Mike followed Alex over to Erin, wincing slightly as he saw the damage their scuffle had caused. "Yea it kinda seems like the dramas gone out of this one. And frankly I think either team could find a better way of dealing with that scenario than duking it out if it ever came up in reality." He laid a comforting hand on Alexs shoulder givign it a gentle sqeeze, 'You really doing ok?' he inquired in his thoughts.

Phalanx will leave the grapple and take the total defense action. Defense goes up to 10 for the round.

As he heard and felt Alex cry out Phalanx unceremoniously dropped Wander and took several steps toward where she had vanished. He concentrated for a moment and let out a sigh of relief, "She's alright Edge just startled her." He explained and took up a defensive stance facing Wander once more. Training was one thing, but he wasn't about to lose sight of the fact that these were still his friends.

Round Two 25 Wander - 1HP - Bruised and Stunned 20 Phalanx - 3HP - Uninjured 16 Edge - 6HP - Uninjured 11 Psyche - 1HP - Uninjured Wander is up as soon as AW finishes her IC post.

Phalanx frowned at the discovery that their enemy apparently had some means of blocking Psyches senses. But it did not change his resolve to find their missing friend and teammate. Not knowing what more he could offer without any tangible target to fight he settled in next to Psyche as they prepared to move out.

Edges luck would only hold out so long (in theory at least). So Phalanx launched himself at Wander trying to restrain her from being able to hurt Mark. He only hoped Edge could keep Psyche out of their heads long enough for them to take care of their 'Mind controlled' Teammates. Once he had a firm grip he attempted to slam Wander to the ground and keep her further from Mark just in case.

Phalanx will make an all-out attack to initiate a grapple. Free Action: Set Paragon Array to Super strength 9 all-out attack 5 initiate Grapple. (1d20:18+13=31) I think that hits: Grapple Check Grapple Check. (1d20:1+36=37) Wow. Well I'll stick with it for now. If successful he'll choose to do damage DC 29 Toughness.

Round One 25 Wander - 3HP - Uninjured 20 Phalanx - 3HP - Uninjured 16 Edge - 7HP - Uninjured 11 Psyche - 1HP - Uninjured Wander is up first.

Initiatives please Phalanx Initiative (1d20:20+0=20)

Mike leaned it to whisper to Mark, "So what did you program in?" But before he could get a response the program began. The specialized holographic array buzzed to life and the landscape built up around them rapidly. "Initiating Scenario Renegades and Rogues. Edge protocols engaged. Scenario initialization in three seconds ... Two seconds .. one second ..." With that the scenario completed its initialization and began. The teammates found themselves in the midst of liberty park. The lack of the Terminus Memorial a stark reminder of just how out of date the simulators files still were, or perhaps more indication of Edge's penchant for historical battles. The park was filled with a haunting melody overlaid with the mocking words of the Master of Musical Mayhem himself Maestro. "HAHAHA," He laughed mockingly, "Your fellows have fallen under my spell and now your DOOM is upon you." Each team could clearly see the blank hypnotic stare of their opposites under the thrall of the Maestro. "MINIONS!" He called out from wherever he hid, "DESTROY THEM!"

Phalanx shot Wander a knowing glance, "I think he just hit random team battle." he said with a shrug. He nodded and grinned at Edge. "That depends, do they get time to plan?" he asked with a chuckle as he drifted closer to his more spontaneous teammate. "What the heck why not." As Psyche finished up her routine the room switched to its blank state awaiting the next program being started.

"Well in the face of that irrefutable logic I must concur dear lady. I think each of your ... Prowess alone should be sufficient." Ace replied with a nod to Atlas' suggestion. "I'd not worry overmuch." He said once more to Fulcrum. He leaned in conspiratorially and whispered, "Your opponent seems a wee bit smitten after all." the leaned back with a wide grin, "Give him what for Grim, this is a fight not a floor routine." He shouted to the competitors.

Spend an HP to inspire Derrick/Dark Star. When the toss happens Ace'll Aid with teamwork for another +5 bonus taking ten on a bluff check to hit a 33 to mask that he's helping :D

"If you'll pardon me for a moment Harry," Ace said quickly, "I have some meddling to do." Ace sauntered over to Derrick and spoke quietly, "The good doctor speaks the truth young man, but I'm sure you're equal the task, love is a powerful motivator after all." He smiled and gently patted Derricks shoulder in support. "I'll make sure you got a clear path anyway." He added in a whispered conspiratorial tone.

Approved

Mike easily swept her up in one arm grinning wide. "I was hoping you'd say that." he said and nearly sidetracked the whole evening with his next kiss but got hold of himself enough to crack open his door and bellow, "Mom we're heading out now I won't be out too late." Then in a flash he crossed the room and opened the window to launch them skyward.

The cultist it seemed wasn't that easily broken, "There is nothing you can do worse than the fate that awaits me should I betray the Master." He replied stiffly. This might take some time. *** Elsewhere in the byzantine tunnels Phantom followed her keen mystic senses towards Dead Heads unique signature. She wasn't able to pick up Avengers animating magics but if he had deemed it necessary to disguise his presence she would likely not be able to. As she approached the tunnel where Dead Head waited she felt a growing unease as if she were being watched by some unseen force. *** Atlas continued to follow the trail into ever larger galleries with a growing sense of dread he could not shake. Then he noticed what appeared to be the flickering of firelight around an upcoming bend

Alright for ease of reference if you could add that in parentheses next to Jesters Stylin' Threads and we'll be good to go.

January 16th 2010 Edge, Phalanx, Wander, and Psyche settle an age old question in their training session.

Between the holidays and their assorted adventures much of the time Young Freedom usually devoted to training had fallen by the wayside. At least that was the explanation Psyche had given when suggesting Edge arrange for this session. Thus Wander, Psyche, Phalanx and Edge found themselves completing the warm-up routines in the Caldwell Manors own Simulated Tactics and Advanced Training System. Having completed his warm ups and solo exercises Phalanx hovered near the entrance to the S.T.A.T.S. room watching as the others completed their own simulations.

Mike beamed at her as he helped her to her feat, "You look wonderful." He said adding with a wink, "And presentable as well." He stood and straitened his own clothing. Seemed torrid enough to him but he wasn't exactly the most uninhibited teen around. "So," He asked as he swept their abandoned game back into its box, "Should I borrow moms Prius or should we take the express."