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Ace smiled at the young woman and patted her hand comfortingly, "Be my guest a little pick me up never hurt anyone." He said a laugh. "Before the invasion, well it was a time that too many of us looked the other way really." He seemed sad and a little remorsefull speaking of the past. "Ah but the good days before all of that regulatory non-sense Moore pushed through, they were not so different but there was a kind of trust that still hasn't been rebuilt." His words were honest and straightforward this was a rare subject Ace would not gild. "But we have a new generation now to take up the mantle," He looked at Stesha warmly, "Don't downplay what you do or are capable of. It's not the powers that make a hero its the actions." He glanced away, "Even if its just some flowers to brighten a travelers dreary day." He squeezed her hand gently.

Wherein Ace gives Taylor a makeover

the mysterious lights on the observation deck had proven to be a short lived if welcome distraction for Ace from his rather dull companion of the evening. When it turned out to be Phantoms alter ego Taylor Chun in some hideous casual take on the pantsuit he knew something had to be done. But that could wait as his companion had become much less dull in his absence. *** Ace pulled up in front of Ms. Chuns building and strolled jauntily up to the door and made his way to her apartment. Once there he quickly rapped on the door awaiting the young lady while stareing distainfully at the oddly stained carpet of the hall. When she answered his eyes snapped to her with a look a vague horror for a moment, "Dear god its worse than I thought. Take me to your closet before its too late." the dapper hero said as he rushed past her into the apartment.

Mike shrugged and followed along, shopping wasn't his favorite activity but it was certainly better than the coaster even if it wasn't dangerous to him. "Sure maybe they'll have something in my size even." He said with small chuckle, it was a nice day and Mike found himself in a better than usual mood. He followed the girls off towards the shops somewhat oblivious to his suroundings but managing not to step on anyones heels.

Mike came up behind the girls with a surprisingly light step, well light for Mike at the least. He rolled his eyes at Alexs forgetfullness and plopped his own hat over his fair skinned friends head. "This one never remembers her hat." He said with a good natured smile and a low laugh. "So what decapitating death trap are is first on the list?" He inquired with a smirk, as a tall child Mike had a certain distaste for the low overhead on most rollercoasters.

"Thank you, I don't have visitors often and its been wonderful to get to show it off." He said with a self depricating air, but a warm grin. "I've been traveling until recently, but have settled in for the time being, I keep a penthous at Pyramid Plaza in case business keeps me in the city too late." Ace elaborated. He went into further detail explaining, "Freedom for all its glories is still struggling to find its footing in a way in the wake of the Moore act and the Terminous invasion. I Just want to try and give a little back to a city that has given so much." Despite the slightly scripted sounding wording he did sound sincere. As they chatted they had continued into the gardens much more standard show fare compared to the atrium but very well maintained.

As they were conversing the doors deeper into the Embassy opened and a well dressed man in his mid twenties stepped out. Those who payed much attention to the tabloids likely recognized him as Ace Danger, Hero and son of the Famed Johnny Danger of the Jungle Patrol. He gracefully crossed the floor to address the group. "Ladies and Gentlemen I regret to inform you that our illustrious host has been called away on League business." He made a quick assesment of who had arrived that he recognized, "He has requested that I stand in his stead in this matter and I can only hope I do not disappoint. The conference room will be ready in a few minutes untill then feel free to mingle and partake of our hosts lovely Hors'douvres." Ace then made his way into the crowd to introduce himself to the new faces.

Sorry about the delay I was trying to give raylis a chance to respond before butting in, I'll try and get things moving again though. As introductions begin Ace will skill mastery Gather Information for his Well Informed checks meeting a DC 32.

Mike was not happy to hear what they were going to try. They didn't even know if the teleporter could get them here. However he also knew it was pointless to argue with Alex about it at this point and instead merely sent a quick 'Be careful, We're in the parallel of Freedom City but its under siege. So no telling how safe you'll be on arrival.' He tactfully left out his concern that they wouldn't make it at all and merely sent a solid comforting emotional presence along to his longtime friend.

As they walked up the stairs in to the light Mike winced and cursed quietly under his breath. Moving in closer to the other teens he told them in a low voice, "The others are makeing a move on the base there gonna try and use the teleporter to get here." As they emerged fromt he bunker Mike looked around the battered city, it wasn't freedom as he knew it but he could make out little details that were familiar. It was hard to believe that these people kept up such moral under these conditions but then again what choice did they have. He was resolved to help them then, if they could still keep up the fight despite everything that had happened the least he and the others could do was help out while they were here. He looked to his friends and then to Lilith, "What kind of air cover do they have?"

Ace laughed out loud, "Not silly at all Stesha. After all it was a very popular show." He said with a wink. "I'm glad to get the chance to show you some of my collection. They are after all here to be shared with friends." His voice was warm and his smile broad as he spoke. The next several examples of his collection were various rare tropical flowers a few now extinct in the wild though as he explained, "Danger International has begun a growing program to keep the captive population up but under the current political climate in Uruguay its unlikely that reintroduction will be possible for some time." As they reached the door to another section of the atrium he inquired, "So other than help excentric old men with thier plants what do you do in your free time?"

Ace laughed softly. "No this one was grown from seed, as best we could tell the whole witchdoctor thing was mumbo jumbo anyway." He replied patting her hand comfortingly. He walked her past a stand of exquisite orchids and a collection of tropical ferns pointing out a few of the rarer varieties by name. "Well you and your lucky fellow shall have a good time of it I imagine. Its a delightful festival, I haven't been in years but I had a very good time with my friend Randal there last we went." He exclaimed as he came to a stop before a willowy shrub covered in bright green berries. "The knut-knut bush of the Outback, grows in odd little grottos down in the billabongs." He explained with an off hand gesture to the plant. Ace glanced down at Stesha with a grin telling her, "The berries are said to let you enter the Dreamtime. Grant great wisdom and forsight. One of my fathers bearers tried it, we found him three years later on Ayers Rock he hadn't aged a day and had almost no memory of where he had been." He let his hand lay atop hers once more while he continued, "The various settlers believe the leaves if chewed act as an aphrodesiac so set about gathering them whenever a plant is found. A shame really."

Ace patted her hand almost absent mindedly as he guided her into the next room deftly sidesteping the clinging vine that had began to send tendrils out across the door once more. "Ah yes, the imposingly named Death Kudzu." He said with a nod to to the twitching vine, "My father always did have a flair for the dramatic, the natives called it Un-Palo-Dri-Chek, The Vine of Eternal Peace." He further explained. Setting into a comfortable oration Ace continued, "We were on expedition in the wild lands of Borneo when we found it. Supposedly they only grow over the graves of great witch doctors, they secrete a paralytic euphoric on contact." His fingers brushed the back of her hand with a gentle comforting touch. "The warriors of the tribe would brave the plant to get the toxin to use for hunting big game." He said with a smile as his fingers trailed off her hand. He glanced around thoughtfully for a moment, "So when did you first become interested in botany?" His gaze lingered on her face for a long moment as if she was the most fascinating thing in the room full of wonders from around the globe.

Ready to be locked up.

Ace quickly scrubbed his hands as he replied, "I suppose more of a security measure." He gave her a quick wink and elaborated, "I'm fond of my privacy." Taking a step back to dry his hands he explained further, "It's a bit of a trick of the mind, a technique I picked up in my travels and have elaborated upon. Not so much invisibility as a tendancy to be ignored." Ace turned to face Stesha and offered her his arm with a slight bow, "Where would you like to begin the tour?"

Independant in an array was ok'd recently somewhere (can't remember where ATM) in general but it is something the Refs keep an eye on.

I'd like a pic of Ace Danger. Ace has a sturdy six foot frame not overly muscled but certainly well defined in an almost careless way that suggests given effort he could develop quite the physique. His head is topped by thick blonde locks that are maintained in a perfect semblance of disarray. He retains much of his fathers classic lines but softened slightly, a strong jaw and chin, but not quite chiseled, his bright blue eyes always have a slight twinkle of mischief dancing in them. Despite his advanced age he appears an attractive man of 24. He dresses well socially though favors a somewhat beaten down Fedora and bomber jacket while "on duty", and favors a kind of retro chic look without looking like he can't keep up with the times.

Name: Ace Danger Agent of Aegis Ace never left the service and has risen to be one of the top field agents of Aegis. Every bit the dashing and debonaire spy Ace is well equiped to handle a variety of roles as the agency requires. Due to his more extensive training he is a far more effective direct combatant but lacks some of the connections he woudl otherwise have. This is of course largly offset by the support he can gain from the agency. His heroes code has been subsumed by his patriotic code much more my country right or wrong. His personal fortune is not nearly as signifigant instead relying on his rank within Aegis to provide whatever he needs. Stats: 48pp Str: 14 (+2) Dex: 20 (+5) Con: 18 (+4) Int: 16 (+3) Wis: 16 (+3) Cha: 24 (+7) Combat: 26pp Attack: +7 (+10 Ranged, +14 Pistol) Grapple: +0 Defense: +10 (+3 flat-footed) Knockback: -0 Initiative: +0 Saves: 4pp Toughness: +10 (+4 Con, +3 Vest, +3 Defensive roll) Fortitude: +5 (+4 Con, +1) Reflex: +5 (+5 Dex, +0) Will: +5 (+3 Wis, +2) Skills: 124r = 31pp Acrobatics 2 (+7) Bluff 15 (+22) Diplomacy 13 (+20) Disable Device 7 (+10) Disguise 13 (+20) Drive 3 (+8) Escape Artist 10 (+15) Gather Information 13 (+20) Intimidate 4 (+11) Notice 7 (+10) Pilot 3 (+8) Search 7 (+10) Sense Motive 12 (+15) Slight of Hand 5 (+10) Stealth 10 (+15) Feats: 44pp Assessment Attack Focus: Ranged 3 Attack Specialization: Pistol 2 Benefit: Rank(Aegis Captain) 5 Contacts Defensive Roll 3 Dodge Focus 4 Equipment 11 Improved Critical: Pistol 2 Improvised Tools Jack-Of-All-Trades Luck 2 Master Plan Power Attack Quick Change 2 Quick Draw Skill Mastery (Bluff, Diplomacy, Gather Information, Disguise) Sneak Attack Well Informed Powers: 7pp Regeneration 2 (Imortality; Resurection(true, 1/week) 2; Extras: True Resurection; PFs: Regrowth, Persistant) [4] Immunity 3 (Aging, Poison, Disease) [3] Drawbacks: 0pp DC Block: ATTACKS: SAVE DC: DAMAGE TYPE: (Name of Attack) (Save DC/Type) (Type of Damage: Bruise/Injury, or other) Heavy Pistol ------ 19/Toughness ------ Bruise/Injury Staged Heavy Pistol(Surprise) ------ 21/Toughness ------ Bruise/Injury Staged Sniper Rifle ------ 20/Toughness ------ Bruise/Injury Staged Sniper Rifle(Surprise) ------ 22/Toughness ------ Bruise/Injury Staged Assault Rifle ------ 20/Toughness ------ Bruise/Injury Staged Assault Rifle(Surprise) ------ 22/Toughness ------ Bruise/Injury Staged Unarmed ------ 17/Toughness ------ Bruised/Injury Staged Flash Bang ------ 14/Reflex ------ Dazzle (20' radius burst) Sleep Grenade ------ 14/Fortitude ------ Fatigue (40' Radius explosion) Costs: Abilities (48) + Combat (26) + Saves (03) + Skills (31) + Feats (44) + Powers (07) - Drawbacks (00) = 159

Back in his own room Mike smiled a comforting smile despite the fact that Alex couldn't see it. 'Yea we're good.' He didn't say anything more simply being his own stable if mopey self, a constant in the everchanging world. For himself Mike was still uncertain what to think about everything but for alex he was simply there for her as he always was. Tomarrow was a new day and they had a recruitment meeting maybe he could catch Erin after that to appologize.

"Thank you again Stesha." Ace said offering her a hand up. He chuckled lightly holding up one soil crusted hand, "Theres a sink in the next room we can wash up there." He said with a nod toward the door. As he made his own way toward the exit he asked with a smile, "Would you like something to eat? I can whip something up if you like, for some reason delivery never works out." Upon reaching the door he opened and held it for her and murmered, "Ladies first." before following Stesha into the airlock once more.

'Who me? Make a verbal mistep? Never.' His thoughts were full of jovial mock indignation. Erin was exceptionally prickly but he thought he'd manage. Couldn't go much worse than thier last talk anyway. 'I'll play nice and try and leave you with minimal emotional repair to do.' Mike was well aware of what Alex did for her friends in that department. 'If I can I'll even leave it nicer than I found it.'

'I guess so. I would be happy just knowing what her perspective is, even if I don't understand where its comeing from. I mean I know she's not like some cold blooded psycho, I don't think she wants to hurt anyone. I dunno whats going on with her except she sure as heck has made it clear she doesn't want to talk about it.' Mike flopped over onto his back once more. Chris said just to talk to her Eddie said to just drop the subject, now Alex said he needed to understand where Erin was coming from. 'I suppose I should just try and track her down at some point then.'

'Can't say I haven't had that problem too.' Which was true though he liked to think he didn't go quite so far off the deep end over it. Then again his side of the conversation had been rather heated as well. 'I just wish I knew a better way to explain it to her. She's got good control of her strength, she doesn't need that kind of training. She's not going to get it until she breaks out of the mindset she's in.'

'Yea I suppose so.' Mike replied. Mike was coming around, he saw the potential of the heroism thing, he might even be able to do it. More and more however he was pondering if he really could not do it. If Alex and Mark and everyone else were out there could he sit back and do nothing? If there was some monster human or otherwise rampaging throught the streets could he really stand on the sidelines? In the end however it was uncomfortably deep thoughts for Mike so he moved on to more stable emotional ground. 'Is Erin still mad at me?' his thoughts were tentitive and worried, 'I don't even really know how it went so pear shaped so quickly.'

Ok so we have: Edge - Arrowhawk - DS or Hellion - Up to you but it looks to be a PL10+ crowd, either can be fit in but Hellion may be fairly ineffective at least against the big bads. Angel? - I'll ask next time I see her or Moira in chat ok 1 or 2 more slots open. I'll give it a couple days then to give Angel a chance to say yay or nay then we'll start up with whatever we have.