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"Thank you." Ellis replied with a smile of his own, "It does not feel that way at all." He replied self deprecatingly and shrugged a small careless motion relaxed and genuine. "I'll be the first to admit that it is startling but really I think it a matter of scale." he smirked, "not that this is what I ever expected of my life but there you are right?" he noted casually. Laying his hands on the table he looked down, "I know objectively that it is just another skill set, another normal." he explained easily, "I work with people everyday who routinely hold peoples hearts in their hand, sometimes literally." He joked and peeked up at Stesha to make sure the medical humor wasn't heading to gallows as it often did when doctors gathered. "Giant cows, dragons, and other world refugee schools." he rolled his shoulders turning up his palm, "Who am I to say that is less normal just because its normal for fewer people." Run out of evading the question he looked down at his cup eyes somewhat unfocused as if not looking at something in the present, "A little over a year." he said with just a hint of sadness, "But I didn't really start working with them till around three months ago though." he glazed over the impetus of realizing nightmares running unchecked were worse news than anticipated.

Ellis nodded with a small laugh, "And before I went babbling on about my problems that was the point I was trying to make to you." he said apologetically, "Thank you." he stated warmly as he thought on her question a bit more and sipped at his coffee, "They were raised in Freedom here so there has probably been enough exposure not to completely freak them out." he opined and looked up from his cup to Stesha, "I think I'm the most disturbed by all of this in truth." he admitted tiredly but smiled, "Though the company if quite pleasant once one becomes accustomed to the eccentricities of the lifestyle." He pondered a moment more and shook his head, "I really don't know what they would prefer." he answered honestly he clearly hadn't been the most frank with them about everything about their mother nor now himself, and the one conversation rather required the other.

Ellis listened to the story with interest and nodded thoughtfully, "That is quite the," he paused searching for an appropriate word, "adventure?" he asked then shrugged as he let it pass for hte time being. He offered a warm smile, "I think then you may have less to worry about if you do put her in nicholson?" he opined with care not wanting to be too invasive, "I mean It depends what Amaryllis wants i suppose but also what you see for her future." he suggested evenly, "Think of it more as choosing between an Arts Academy and a prep school right?" He considered earnestly, "If she's to be another resident of Sanctuary working the fields or what not then that education may best suit." Ellis explained more fully but shrugged, "On the other hand it sounds as if she takes after her mother her life may be a good bit more exciting and an education in that may be more suitable?" he asked looking to Stesha with a smile. "I don't mean to tell you how to raise your daughter though just the thoughts of a fellow parent." he clarified quickly realizing he'd expounded quite a bit on her small personal dilemma. He glanced back around them uncertain how much the odd tales had attracted other patrons attention but it Was freedom after all. "It's been on my mind much of late as well truth be told." he offered with a small sigh. "My late wifes, ah, legacy." he explained quietly, "Is usually hereditary, or a family business kinda deal." Ellis stated quietly fidgeting once more with the spot his ring would have rest had he still worn it. "From what Phantom has explained at least it was with a great deal of training they did what needed doing." the doctor uncertainly revealed, He took a deep breath and admitted finally, "And they haven't had it nor have I." Elis looked down a hint of shame and sadness on his features, "We fought about it, I thought them too young and that we couldn't decide for them." he shook his head with a wry laugh, "Now there isn't anyone left to teach them, or me." he clasped his hands in a gesture of 'what you gonna do?' and looked back to her waving off any growing concerns, "So now I decide if they should without actual powers go to one of these schools and start to learn more or," He trialed off and shrugged not sure exactly what the alternative was he certainly couldn't just do this forever could he?

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Ellis nodded and motioned for her to feel free watching her go and glancing out the window for a long moment as he waited for her to return. When she seated herself once more he turned with a gentle smile and nodded, "Certainly sounds like." he agreed with a good bit more aplomb with a few minutes of time to let the reality of how far off from his normal hers was. Then again he'd spent half the night chasing a nightmare through the halls of the pediatric oncology wing. Maybe not so different in scale, well, dragon, there really wasn't matching that, but otherwise. He listened with active interest as she explained her own concerns mostly masking his shock at the numbers she'd listed for her, world? "I can understand that." he agreed easily, "Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the curriculum." he suggested thoughtfully. He paused and looked somewhat side on as he began to inquire, "I don't mean to pry," he began, "But two thousand?" he inquired carefully, "I hadn't thought, ah Sanctuary, so populus." he suggested curiously wondering what the story there was. He supposed in part he had expected Sanctuary to be mostly adults but really who wouldn't there be children he wasn't even entirely certain what sanctuary was when it came down to it.

Ellis stood as she approached the table and offered a gentle shake of his head, "Not to worry." he said relived enough she had shown that the somewhat agonizing minutes of uncertainty were banished from memory. He sat slowly after she had and glanced to the menu with a shrug, "My first time though it's highly rated on yelp." he offered with a small smile. "The french roast is quiet good." he offered with a nod to his still mostly full cup steaming on the table. "There are a selection of breakfast pastries that look quite good, local bakery I believe." he offered with a tilt of his head to inquire if she'd like anything in particular. Her full explanation left him a bit stunned and he took a quick sip of his coffee to hopefully mostly cover the shock at the simplicity with which she explained the fantastic. "Well." he paused with a calming breath, "That certainly seems a reasonable delay then." he offered easily. "Don't worry over much about the materials." he comforted her concerns, "I'm sure I'll be able to get those with the asking if desired." and likely if not desired, the amount of paperwork distributed by schools for their assorted programs was astounding. "I mostly wanted to talk to you." he said with a smile then coughed lightly, "Ahh about your thoughts on the school." he correct somewhat 'Smooth' He thought to himself and offered a wan smile, "The other parents at the party were obviously big fans." he said flatly, "I was wondering your thoughts thoughts though you sounded less certain about sending Amaryllis." he asked carefully.

The ! Who are you? Sum yourself up in one sentence. Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume? What is your full birth name?Where do you live?How old are you? What year were you born (if applicable)? Physical TraitsWhat is your gender? If not applicable, please explain.How would you describe your heritage?How tall are you?What is your body type?Do you have any particular weaknesses, such as allergies or physical disabilities?How do you carry yourself? Are you graceful, or heavy on your feet? Can you be stealthy, do you walk with confidence? Describe your skin, eye, and hair color. How do you wear your hair, if applicable? Do you have facial hair?http://www.comicvine.com/superman/4005-1807/forums/how-does-superman-get-a-hair-cut-591835/)Do you consider yourself attractive? Do others?Do you have any scars, tattoos, piercings, or birthmarks?Do you resemble anyone famous?Do you have a dominant hand?What kind of clothing do you wear?Do you wear makeup?What is your vocal range? Is your voice distinctive in some way? Do you have any distinctive habits, nervous tics, or mannerisms? Where did they come from, and what causes them? Do other people notice and remark on these habits? Do they annoy you or other people? HistoryWhere do you come from?Have you made any major moves, or do you live in your hometown?Do you feel loyal to your country of citizenship? Do you consider yourself patriotic? How do you feel about the government of your country?How do you feel about the place you come from? Where is your home town? What was/is it like?Growing up, were most of the people you knew similar to you, or were you somehow a minority? How did that affect you? Is there something you've always been really good at or really bad at? How has that affected your life? Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)?Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life.What stupid things did you do when you were younger?Where did you go to school? How much school did you have, and did you enjoy it?Do you have any mementos of your childhood? What are they, and why did you keep them? If you have none, why not?When did you decide to become a hero? Why? Did anyone influence you one way or another in the decision?Is the reason you give people for becoming a hero different than your real reason? If so, why?Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you?Do you represent yourself as being different from who you really are? Why?If you do have these secrets, what do you fear would happen if the truth became known? How far would you go to protect those secrets? Do you have any sort of criminal record? If so, is it public knowledge?FamilyWhat are your biological parents' names? Were you raised by them? If not, please explain and describe who raised you.What was their standing in the community? What did/do they do for a living?Where are your parents now?Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot?How did you get along with their parents? How do you get along with them now (if applicable).How do your parents view you now, or how would they? Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what are their names? Describe your relationship with them.What was your birth order in the family?Where are your siblings now (if applicable)? Do they have families of their own? What do they do?Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estranged?Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular?Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)?Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)? If so, please explain.Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? If so, please explain, including how it has affected your life.Do you have a partner and children currently? If so, please describe them.If you do not have a partner or children, do you want them someday? How firm are you in your opinion on this, and what might change your mind?What type of person would be your ideal mate?RelationshipsDo you have any close friends? If so, please describe them, and how you came to be close to them.Do you have a best friend? If so, how did they become your best friend? How close are you to your best friend?If you were to go missing, who would worry about you?Have you lost any loves? If so, how did it happen, and what did you do?Do you have any bitter enemies? If so, please describe them and their history with you.If you have enemies, how do you think they might attempt to work against you in the future?What is the worst thing someone has done to you?Where do your loyalties lie? In what order?Who or what do you trust the most? Why?Who or what do you despise? Why?What qualities do you admire most in other people? Are these qualities you possess?What qualities do you hate most in other people? Do you have any of those qualities?Do you have a secret identity? If so, who knows it? Do you hide it from people who are close to you? Why? Do you work well on teams and in groups? Are you a leader or a follower?Are you on a super team? If so, how do you get along with your comrades? Do you trust them, or do you have secrets from them?Are you a member of any church, fraternal organization, club, committee, political party, or other group? How much time do you spend on that?Personality & BeliefsWho are your heroes?Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances?Do you like being a hero? If so, what is the most rewarding part? If not, what makes you keep doing it?Is there anything that would make you give up hero work, or even switch sides?What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)?What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)?What is your greatest fear? Why? What do you do when something triggers this fear?Is there anything you would give you life for? How do you feel about money and material wealth? Do you desire it or disdain it? Are you miserly with what you have, or do you like to share? Is it a mark of success, or a means to an end?How do you generally treat others?Are you a trusting person? Has your trust ever been abused?Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)? Do you have a lot of self-confidence?How do you act around attractive, available members of your preferred sex? What are your most annoying habits?Do you feel contempt for any general category of people? Who are they, and why?What is your favorite food? Do you prefer any particular type of food? Do you take the time to enjoy your food, or do you eat as fast as you can?What is your favorite drink (alcoholic or otherwise)?What is your favorite treat (dessert)?Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat?What is your favorite color? Are there any colors you dislike?What sort of music do you like? Is there any that you hate?If you have a favorite scent, what is it?Do you have a favorite animal?What is your most treasured possession? Why?Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts?Is there a job or a task you would absolutely refuse to do?Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? If so, how do your beliefs affect your life?How important is it to you?Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special?If you belong to a religious organization, how often do you attend? Do you have a specific place of worship, or friends within the organization? How much do you agree with the beliefs of your organization? Could you kill? Have you killed?What circumstances led to you forming that conviction, or taking that action?Are there circumstances under which you believe it is permissible to kill? What are they?How would you react to watching someone kill another person? Would your reaction be different if the killer was a friend or an enemy of yours? How would you react if something important was stolen from you?How would you react to public humiliation?How would you react if a good friend or relative were purposely or accidentally killed? Has it happened to you?What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why?If your life were to end in 24 hours, what five things would you do in those remaining hours?Career & TrainingDo you have any special training in your hero skills? If so, where and how did you get it?Who taught you the most about your heroing abilities? What was your relationship with that person?Do you have any particularly unusual skills? How did you acquire them?Do you do something besides hero work for a living? Have you ever done anything else, or do you plan to?What is your preferred combat style?Have you ever received any awards or honours?What skill areas would you like most to improve in? Is there anything you can't do that you wish desperately you could?How do you act around people who are more skilled than you in areas you'd like to improve? Are you jealous, or do you try and learn?Lifestyle & HobbiesWhat is a normal day for you? How do you feel when something interrupts this routine?Do you have any hobbies, or interests outside hero work? What are they, and where did you pick them up?What do you do for fun?Do you have a costume? What does it look like?How do you normally dress when not in costume?What do you wear to bed most nights?Do you wear any special jewelry? What is it, and what does it look like?Do you have a special place where you keep your valuables?What's your preferred means of local travel? How about long distance?MiscellaneousHave you ever made a will, or tried to make arrangements for your death? What provisions did you make? If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body?What would you like to be remembered for after your death?Do you believe you pose a threat to the public? Why or why not?What do you perceive as your greatest strength?What do you perceive as your greatest weakness?As a player, if you could, what advice would you give your character? Speak as if he/she were sitting right here in front of you. Use proper tone so they might heed your advice... Lighten up a little not everything is life and death. Live let yourself live and embrace the weird that is your life live it love it.

The Questionnaire! Introduction Who are you? Sum yourself up in one sentence. Mike Harris, A man trying to do more good than harm with powers that frighten others almost as much as himself. Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume? Phalanx is my superhero or codename, also the name AEGIS stores my files under. What is your full birth name? Michael Harris Where do you live? Freedom City How old are you? What year were you born (if applicable)? 21, born august 1993 Physical Traits What is your gender? If not applicable, please explain. Male How would you describe your heritage? American? How tall are you? About six and a half feet What is your body type? Muscular and fit, broad shouldered, pretty much the "Big Guy" Do you have any particular weaknesses, such as allergies or physical disabilities? No not really. Not that I've run into yet at least. How do you carry yourself? Are you graceful, or heavy on your feet? Can you be stealthy, do you walk with confidence? I'm not exactly clumsy but more from taking exceptional care than any natural grace. When you can bend steel with an errant move one learns to take extra care in ones movement. In costume, in action I move decisively, when trying to cover as a normal person I tend to proceed with a more uncertain appearing gait and stance, though less form lack of confidence than not wanting to bowl over or intimidate people as I go by. Describe your skin, eye, and hair color. Lightly tanned skin, Green Eyes, Black hair. How do you wear your hair, if applicable? Do you have facial hair? I keep my hair short and neat in a classic style, no facial hair, probably best not to go too in depth into speculation on how either is achieved... (http://www.comicvine.com/superman/4005-1807/forums/how-does-superman-get-a-hair-cut-591835/) Do you consider yourself attractive? Do others? Not something I think about alot, I mean I guess so in general, Alex likes the way I look and that's really good enough for me. Do you have any scars, tattoos, piercings, or birthmarks? Noooo, invulnerable since pretty much birth, makes that tricky at best. Do you resemble anyone famous? Not really. Do you have a dominant hand? Right handed What kind of clothing do you wear? normal clothing? Shirts jeans, suit if I have to dress up, glasses with false lenses to protect my secret Identity, they work pretty well from what I can see. Do you wear makeup? Nope What is your vocal range? Is your voice distinctive in some way? Pretty deep, Eddie used to say I could be Bass in a barbershop quartet, well until he heard me sing then we all thought it best I just not. Do you have any distinctive habits, nervous tics, or mannerisms? Where did they come from, and what causes them? Do other people notice and remark on these habits? Do they annoy you or other people? I don't really think so though Erin and Trevor say I have telepathy face when Alex is talking to me and sometimes move my lips when I reply but I think they're just ribbing me. History Where do you come from? Freedom City Have you made any major moves, or do you live in your hometown? Wasn't really an option growing up but wouldn't really want to its a great city Do you feel loyal to your country of citizenship? Do you consider yourself patriotic? How do you feel about the government of your country? Absolutely, I mean the US has made its fair share of mistakes some would say more than its fair share but it's not about falling down it's about getting back up and doing better right? How do you feel about the place you come from? I can't think of living anywhere else though it is kinda noisy, not just sound just everything is always turned up in Freedom, it's nice to visit the country or someplace less frantic for awhile. Where is your home town? What was/is it like? Freedom City USA, it's never dull? Freedom is a great city even with the regular threats of world ending annihilation. Growing up, were most of the people you knew similar to you, or were you somehow a minority? How did that affect you? Well for most of growing up I was in a program with other T-babies so we were all pretty similar in the ways that mattered I guess? It gives some perspective as we all were effected regardless of skin tone, gender, religion, everything. And when it comes down to it we're just another variation on humanity same as all those other things. I think people spend too much time on categories not enough just looking at us as us. Is there something you've always been really good at or really bad at? How has that affected your life? I've had most of my powers since I was a baby so that skews things a bit. I mean I'm strong, and durable, and fast, and can fly, but I don't really think of those things like that. I mean those are things to keep under control more than anything and their existence has pretty much defined my life. Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)? Nothing like that no. I mean getting taken into the program was kinda scary at first but I don't know about traumatic, the incident leading to that messed me up for a long time but I like to think I have a handle on that now too. Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life. When I was four I struck another boy in anger, hurt him pretty bad though they never said so directly. I hated my powers, my strength, after that. Feared myself for what I could do too. That led me to the Program with AEGIS and that pretty well defined my childhood and really most of the time after. I still struggle to stop that moment from defining me and my life at times, but I am more than a mistake made before I knew better I'm the person who has grown from it to not let it happen again for me or anyone else. What stupid things did you do when you were younger? I blamed myself for too much, hated myself, my powers, didn't let myself see what they could be and that it was my choice how or even if I let them define me. Where did you go to school? How much school did you have, and did you enjoy it? Barely had kindergarten before the AEGIS program through STAR labs took over. That was school till Claremont in high school. After Claremont there was Freedom Community College and the FCPD Academy. Do you have any mementos of your childhood? What are they, and why did you keep them? If you have none, why not? My mom kept everything from the program that we ever brought home. I guess some of it actually came in handy for the lawsuits. She also has a bunch of half finished model kits me and my dad always said we were gonna finish. They have pictures all that stuff but nothing really mine. I guess I never really felt like there was much worth hanging onto. When did you decide to become a hero? Why? Did anyone influence you one way or another in the decision? Wow that is a bundle of conflicting answers. I didn't want to be a hero or even have powers for a long time. Some kids int he program loved it the attention the fear even, I hated every second. Always worried I'd squeeze too hard or break something. Long story short I've spent a long time trying not to be a super hero. But I do have these powers and it's not like I can just stand by and not use them. there was no moment I really decided but things happen and you don't have the time to think just to act. I hear from some of hte guys on the force that's what it's like with or without powers so I dunno if there is any deciding about it you just are or are not. Is the reason you give people for becoming a hero different than your real reason? If so, why? I don't usually do the whole why I'm a hero thing. Feels kinda contrived to be honest. Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you? Dark sure, deep not so much. There are full files on me at AEGIS, I got powers from the Terminus worming its way into my DNA or something that's pretty dark. They never said what happened to the kid I hit, they told me it was all fine but Alex said they were lying but didn't know anything more. Do you represent yourself as being different from who you really are? Why? Only to myself? I hope to give that up soon. I have run from this life for a long time it's time to stop running and start living. If you do have these secrets, what do you fear would happen if the truth became known? How far would you go to protect those secrets? They aren't very secret just a security clearance and question away. I almost look forward to it being known but it's terrifying at the same time. I don't want to be used as a reason people like me can't be trusted and I don't want to see my friends or family targeted because of what I am. But the fact is if the truth comes out best way to handle it is to face it and prove I am not my powers, not their source, and not defined by my mistakes however dire. Do you have any sort of criminal record? If so, is it public knowledge? Criminal no. But I am registered and recorded in detail with AEGIS and a child of hte terminus. Family What are your biological parents' names? Marvin and Melinda Were you raised by them? If not, please explain and describe who raised you. Mostly. There were a few years boarded with the TEMS project at STAR labs and spent the school days there even afterward. What was their standing in the community? What did/do they do for a living? My dads a copy editor at the Herald tough business these days with the internet and all but if anything blog posts need better copy than traditional print so that's good I guess. Mom stayed home kept busy with her hobbies, lots of knitting and researching non-toxic home made toys that are not very fun. She runs an Etsy shop now, got some buzz on some regretsy blog awhile back but I don't follow that as close as I shoudl I guess. Where are your parents now? Still living in the house I grew up in in hanover. Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot? Moving wasn't really an option. How did you get along with their parents? How do you get along with them now (if applicable). Oh my parents were pretty great really. Dad pushed hard for some of the expose's that got movement on the lawsuits to get us out of the Program and Mom has always been there for me in he own weird lets bring home made granola to the movies kind of way. I get the feeling they worry, I know they are less certain than they act about Alex coming out fully and they worry about what might happen when I do the same. Mom has started to ask awkward questions about the length of our engagement and grandkids and stuff so that is super uncomfortable for all involved. How do your parents view you now, or how would they? They were super proud about the Academy and starting at the FCPD. I'm not sure how they really feel about the more recent news. I talked to them briefly and they were supportive if I needed anything but seemed a little scared too. Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what are their names? Describe your relationship with them. Nope folks were one and done, possibly cus of the powers? What was your birth order in the family? one and only Where are your siblings now (if applicable)? Do they have families of their own? What do they do? N/A Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estranged? N/A Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular? Uhm no that is crazy talk Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)? Not really no. Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)? If so, please explain. Nope this isn't dynasty. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? If so, please explain, including how it has affected your life. Captain Harlan 'Haddock' Harris scourge of the high seas! Uhm no that is make believe. Do you have a partner and children currently? If so, please describe them. That is a tricky one. So I have a fiance, and this girl came through a portal from the future who by all evidence is our daughter. But she has gone back to the future soooo... No? If you do not have a partner or children, do you want them someday? How firm are you in your opinion on this, and what might change your mind? I've always wanted kids, still do. Not sure about the one I supposedly had though she was a handful... I kid! Mostly... What type of person would be your ideal mate? Alex. Though that is a SUPER creepy way of asking that question. Relationships Do you have any close friends? If so, please describe them, and how you came to be close to them. Alex and I have been through everything together the only real constant. She's like part of me. Mark is a great guy and never fails to get my mood up which believe me is no mean feat historically. Erin is probably the most stable, loyal, and giving person you could have the pleasure of knowing even if she doesn't let it show much. Do you have a best friend? If so, how did they become your best friend? How close are you to your best friend? Alex we've been friends since before I can remember and she's always there for me even when I really don't deserve it. If you were to go missing, who would worry about you? Alex first probably though hard to go missing when we have the telepathic link and all, My parents, Mark, Erin, Trevor? I hope trevor but that guy is hard to read sometimes I think he just is humoring Erin about all of us. Have you lost any loves? If so, how did it happen, and what did you do? Not really no. One time I got hit by this nullifier ray and lost contact with Alex, but I was a bit preoccupied with the falling from the sky to notice right away she wasn't there, then once I did I guess i kinda knew it was probably the ray that knocked me out of hte sky interfering. Do you have any bitter enemies? If so, please describe them and their history with you. Uhm not that I know of. I mean in the general sense sure like I hate omega and steelgrave and other villains bent on destroying the world but it's not exactly a personal thing there. If you have enemies, how do you think they might attempt to work against you in the future? Well, if Mark is to be believed they'ed try to reveal me and expose my secrets to turn popular opinion against me then probably frame me for attacks on my own family and friends they perpetrated while imprisoning me in their volcano lair. But I don't really have any enemies that aren't just general enemies of decent people everywhere. What is the worst thing someone has done to you? To me personally? never really anything I guess. People have tried to hurt or even kill my friends, my world, so that was pretty bad but not really about me. Where do your loyalties lie? In what order? I strive not to put my loyalties in conflict with one another. Among my friends I would probably take Alex's side first, then Mark, Erin, then Chris, Trevor, James(if he ever shows back up). If you're talking in a broader moral scale I try to protect those who need it most from those the fewest others can protect them. My friends are heroes in their own right, I'd not insult them suggesting they need me more than civilians or bystanders. Who or what do you trust the most? Why? Alex absolutely. We share a connection that transcends truth and lies, I mean I guess if anyone could lie telepathically it would be Alex but she wouldn't not to me. Who or what do you despise? Why? Those who prey on the weak without reason. Some criminals feel they have no choice, some truly do not, but there are those who have little to gain from their crimes and commit them still for marginal benefit or some twisted joy they take in it. I save my loathing for them. What qualities do you admire most in other people? Are these qualities you possess? Bravery, not just to do the things that are easy or dangerous but hte things that are hard and with the highest personal price. I don't always manage this but I strive too. What qualities do you hate most in other people? Do you have any of those qualities? I hate bullies. It is a hard balance to strike for me however which I think is the root of my dislike, I have the power to enforce my will on most I choose to use that only as sparingly as I can when other options are exhausted. Do you have a secret identity? If so, who knows it? Do you hide it from people who are close to you? Why? I do though it is tenuous at best. I am not public with who and what I am as of yet. Soon maybe. I don't hide it from those closest to me, I'm bad at lying and don't like to anyway. Also AEGIS has full records. I evaded those for a time as Mathew Bright but it wasn't ever going to hold up to serious scrutiny. Do you work well on teams and in groups? Are you a leader or a follower? I'm a good team player though usually not decisive enough for leadership. But lets face it with friends like Alex and Trevor to make a plan and Mark to keep us all going why would I need to be. Are you on a super team? If so, how do you get along with your comrades? Do you trust them, or do you have secrets from them? I was on Young Freedom, as a founding member, in high school but we've all moved on now. Mark and Trevor and Erin are on the new Liberty League, that might be next for me. Are you a member of any church, fraternal organization, club, committee, political party, or other group? How much time do you spend on that? I am not any more. I was a member of the Fraternal Brotherhood of Police Officers still have friends there but not a member since I can't be an officer anymore. Personality & Beliefs Who are your heroes? Mark for the way he always keeps a positive attitude, Alex for being just everything, My dad even without powers or anything he's taught me the most of what heroism really means. Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances? I used to idolize the big names, Centurion, The Freedom League, Dark Star, Ace Danger even. But now that I'm older I realize not so much they are unworthy as that's not what why they do it. Do you like being a hero? If so, what is the most rewarding part? If not, what makes you keep doing it? I don't but well I do. Doing the right thing even when it is the hard thing it feels right it feels good. Helping people saving people there is nothing like it and I can't just not while I am able to. But I still long for something simpler but I know it isn't for me really. You can't have the simple life when you can do what I can, or even have the drive to make things better. Is there anything that would make you give up hero work, or even switch sides? Not any more. What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)? I would like to be married but with how long we've waited I don't want ours to stomp on Erin and Trevors. What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)? uhm I feel pretty good having a one year plan I'll leave the twenty year plan to better minds than my own. What is your greatest fear? Why? What do you do when something triggers this fear? It's cheesy, but fear. I spent a long time when I could have done a lot more doing nothing out of fear. Not being able to help someone because I wasn't there or didn't make it in time or wasn't good enough is hard. Not helping because I was too frightened to try is the worst feeling there is. Is there anything you would give you life for? I don't know. Probably though I'd prefer not to have to? It's pretty questionable if there is much that could take my life without causing so much collateral damage it wouldn't be worth it. How do you feel about money and material wealth? Do you desire it or disdain it? Are you miserly with what you have, or do you like to share? Is it a mark of success, or a means to an end? I'm not gonna lie I've had it pretty good. My folks are pretty well off, and Alex is loaded now of course. I don't feel like I'm miserly with it but I might be able to be more charitable I guess. In the end for me money is another tool and one I'm not talented in the use of. How do you generally treat others? As best I am able. Are you a trusting person? Has your trust ever been abused? I am and it has and hopefully will again. It means the last time didn't put an end to it. Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)? Do you have a lot of self-confidence? I'm pretty shy in general though can put on a good front when I need to. I don't have great self confidence but I'm getting better. How do you act around attractive, available members of your preferred sex? awkwardly and uncomfortably. I mean I don't want a relationship with anyone but Alex I know that now. But like O don't know where to look or if I'm sending the wrong signal or insulting them or being creepy. I'm bad with women is the moral here. What are your most annoying habits? I tend to be a bit stubborn and can be plodding in coming to a conclusion. Trevor would probably say the no coffee thing. Do you feel contempt for any general category of people? Who are they, and why? No. You can't know what another person has happening inside. What is your favorite food? Do you prefer any particular type of food? Do you take the time to enjoy your food, or do you eat as fast as you can? I like a good burger like few other things. Most food I tend to wolf down I eat a pretty good amount, not for my size but still. What is your favorite drink (alcoholic or otherwise)? ugh alcohol, Uhm. Water? Maybe Milk if I'm nervous. What is your favorite treat (dessert)? Cheesecake! Love it. Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat? Mark left this half poutine sandwich in the fridge for like two weeks. That stuff isn't super appetizing to start with and, yea no. What is your favorite color? Are there any colors you dislike? I'm fond of blue. Not a big fan of orange. What sort of music do you like? Is there any that you hate? My tastes to the great relief of everyone had broadened. I like pop and a lot of the new indie and alternative stuff. If you have a favorite scent, what is it? Alex has this mint shampoo with like menthol in it and it smells amazing... Do you have a favorite animal? I like dogs they're loyal and cute and furry. What is your most treasured possession? Why? Things are nothing compared to people and you can't possess a person. Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts? Creature comforts means something different when you can survive hard vacuum. That said I like camping and miss the times on my grandparents farm, But it's not like a life I would choose all the time. Is there a job or a task you would absolutely refuse to do? Kill, there are people who perhaps deserve to die. I am not the one to make that call though. Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? If so, how do your beliefs affect your life?How important is it to you? Not really. I do the church thing still sometimes but it's all a little hollow with everything. Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special? My dad is the religious one but it's more by rote for him habit almost. If you belong to a religious organization, how often do you attend? Do you have a specific place of worship, or friends within the organization? How much do you agree with the beliefs of your organization? N/A Could you kill? Have you killed? I could. I won't. I may have, I hope I didn't but there is doubt and lies int he minds of hte AEGIS officers who told us what happened. What circumstances led to you forming that conviction, or taking that action? I let my control lapse for a second and who knows how bad off that kid was. That was out of my control I know that now. I don't let that happen now. But it took me a long time to realize there is space to have these powers and also to control them. Are there circumstances under which you believe it is permissible to kill? What are they? No. It takes something from a person when they kill something they can't get back. How would you react to watching someone kill another person? Would your reaction be different if the killer was a friend or an enemy of yours? I would stop them. Friend or foe I would stop them. How would you react if something important was stolen from you? I'd try to get it back. How would you react to public humiliation? Usually blushing and stammering followed by rushing off to write some truly horrendous poetry. I like to think I could manage to skip at least the poetry now. How would you react if a good friend or relative were purposely or accidentally killed? Has it happened to you? Thankfully it has not. I don't know I don't think you can until it does. I hope I could get through it intact but I just don't know. What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why? Child abuse. Because it is. If your life were to end in 24 hours, what five things would you do in those remaining hours? Marry Alex. Tell Her what she means to me. Tell my friends what they mean to me. Go to orbit one last time. I hope find out the truth of what happened to that boy in kindergarten but I don't know if they woudl ever tell me the truth. Career & Training Do you have any special training in your hero skills? If so, where and how did you get it? Claremont Academy, Go fightin super-teens? Who taught you the most about your heroing abilities? What was your relationship with that person? Mostly self taught though Erin and I spared alot and both learned alot about each of our limits. Do you have any particularly unusual skills? How did you acquire them? Not really no. I mean outside the whole fly and lift buildings thing. Do you do something besides hero work for a living? Have you ever done anything else, or do you plan to? I tried to be a cop... Yea I know it went about as one would expect. My friends were nice enough to let me find out on my own so there is that. What is your preferred combat style? not? If I have to I go hand to hand try to disable the other guy put a stop to it with minimal damage. Have you ever received any awards or honours? I won that "I ate the whole thing" t-shirt at Champions once. What skill areas would you like most to improve in? Is there anything you can't do that you wish desperately you could? I like building things working with my hands. As a hobby I'd like to do more of that. How do you act around people who are more skilled than you in areas you'd like to improve? Are you jealous, or do you try and learn? Wtch and learn? At least watch. Lifestyle & Hobbies What is a normal day for you? How do you feel when something interrupts this routine? Normal was up at dawn for running then gym and classes at the academy. More recently up for my shift, protect and serve, then nursing a drink with the guys at end of shift. Now I have alot of free time on my hands mostly. Do you have any hobbies, or interests outside hero work? What are they, and where did you pick them up? I used to help my grandpa fix up stuff on the farm. I like working on stuff like that. What do you do for fun? Movies, dates, alot of date nights in lately I guess Alex gets enough of hte cameras and crowds with AEON and everything. Do you have a costume? What does it look like? I do though Mark thinks I need to change it lest we look like siblings so we'll see where that goes. How do you normally dress when not in costume? Jeans and t-shirt. Coat if it's cold just so I don't stand out. What do you wear to bed most nights? Boxers Do you wear any special jewelry? What is it, and what does it look like? No. I tend to be sturdier than jewelry so accidents destroy it. Do you have a special place where you keep your valuables? Not really. Mostly in my room at my folks house. What's your preferred means of local travel? How about long distance? Flying? does that count? I walk lots of places when going incognito and take public transit where I can. Miscellaneous Have you ever made a will, or tried to make arrangements for your death? What provisions did you make? I think I'd leave that for Alex to set up she's much better at that stuff and really should get everything anyway. If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body? uhm genetically? maybe? I dunno if my body was destroyed beyond recognition to be honest I think we have bigger problems than identifying me. What would you like to be remembered for after your death? Being a kind person Do you believe you pose a threat to the public? Why or why not? I think I solve more problems than I cause but of course I'm a threat. Even an accidental bump could hurt someone no less if I tried to. Then there is the collateral damage issue when I do fight someone. What do you perceive as your greatest strength? Will to try harder to be better. What do you perceive as your greatest weakness? when that will falters. As a player, if you could, what advice would you give your character? Speak as if he/she were sitting right here in front of you. Use proper tone so they might heed your advice... Lighten up a little not everything is life and death. Live let yourself live and embrace the weird that is your life live it love it.

The News Thread!

Ellis stared into the mirror comparing ties, which he rarely wore outside of work functions to start with, and let out a heavy sigh, "What am I doing?" he mused under his breath as he quickly and methodically tied the hunter green silk in place. He looked up at the sound of a muffled laugh behind him turning to fix a long suffering look on his younger sister, "Getting ready for your daaate." she teased with a smile as she stepped forward and somewhat needlessly straightened the tie with his collar. "It is not a date." he countered perhaps too quickly, "She's a parent at the nicholson school and it may be a good match for the kids." he pointed out not for hte first time since he'd broached the subject of the coffee, meeting, with his sister. He looked down at her sternly, "That is all. I don't have time for dating, nor," he cleared his throat, "Inclination." he rushed a bit belying the little white lie. "Sure sure of course not." Grace replied with a smirk her tone thick with a younger siblings biting sarcasm, "Just two single adults taking time out of their day to meet one on one and consume beverages and possibly food." she posited with an arched brow, "That sounds nothing like a date at all to me." she added with a faux authoritative nod. "Exactly." Ellis confirmed with a smart no of his head, "Just two people meeting for coffee to discuss prospects for hte children." he said almost more to himself than her. Grace was unable to hold it together any longer and barked a sharp laugh as he ran the lint roller over his shirt clearly not for the first time this morning. "What exactly do you think dating in your forties is Ellis?" she countered tilting her head to fix an incredulous look his direction, "You look nice." she complemented tapping his shoulders and let out a small sigh, "You're allowed, no you deserve, to be happy." she said quietly, "Even if you are absurd." she added with a smirk, "Barbara would want you to be happy." grace whispered barely audible drawing a stern look from her brother. "I am not having this conversation." he said sternly, "No it is hackneyed narrative right out of a lifetime movie and I won't have it." he said firmly though with a hint of a smile, "Thank you for watching the kids." he said finally as he headed for hte door shutting the heavy oak front door to the sing song, "Have fun on your daaaate." *** Elis arrived a bit early, perhaps intentionally though he'd blame light traffic over the bridge certainly. He kept a brisk pace as he walked first past the agreed upon coffee shop, the cheekily named Neutral Grounds, glancing in the windows to see if Stesha had already arrived before turning and with a deep breath entering the shop and ordering an oversize black coffee and taking it to a table with an indirect view of the door trying his hardest not to look like he was watching the door avidly and the handsome doctor earning his fair share of whispers from the barristas over who he might be waiting for. A slow tuesday morning perhaps not the best choice if one strived for anonymity in a coffee shop one did not frequent, live and learn.

Huang huffed and crossed his arms scowling at the world and trying to close out the astral interlopers to his vision with little success. He let out a slow sigh and rolled his eyes as hard as he could, "I didn't sneak out to fight cultists the cultists were just there what was I supposed to do let them summon a demon of the fourth circle and worship it as a god?" he grumbled about the double standards he had to live with and frowned at his mothers assumptions about his abilities, "They were hopped up humans with terminal stupidity the demon made them think they were raising old Set." he pointed out as if it was ll a misunderstanding and his actions had been perfectly above board. "I banished the Demon and Set took down the Cultists they couldn't even manage to hit me they were strictly amature hour." he argued petulantly. At Jacks words his frown deepened, "We were hidden from the knoll so the cops wouldn't find me and call you guys." he pointed out smugly, "uh I mean..." he prevaricated briefly and shook his head, "It doesn't even matter and Sets enemies are Horus the Avenger who I don't exactly see storming the gates of prime to kick his old foes new boyfriend. Even the heliopeans aren't that big of dicks." he argued fervently, "Not like I was playing pass the ambrosia with some olympian I have some standards."

The tweaker robin threw with such ease collided with the gunman and a shot rang out as they collided and collapsed in a heap on the floor. In the distance sirens could be heard though it would be minutes before the first police arrived the nearest patrol was probably near the theater district this time of night ensuring no one unsavory made the trek to interrupt the tourists enjoyment of the artsy upscale district. Robin knew she hadn't been hit and no blood was immediately apparent. The bag mans satchel had however been torn open, apparently by the bullet spilling the meager collection of cheap watches and costume jewelry out on the ground, most of it not even worth melt weight. One item stood out, the faint glint in the neon lights of a very modest diamond on a simple gold band with stamped engraving along the inside curve, the form intimately familiar however to the young Fens native despite the inexpensive far from custom design of the wedding band. Arturo was peeking out over the counter now trying to survey the damage to his shop, "They brought that all in, no one gonna notice if something goes missing yea?" he suggested as he caught her staring at the piece. Dauntless once more made a note of Robins technique and control seeming to find the exercise a more satisfying one to annotate and evaluate than the last. The others near him could clearly see the approval of her technique in his features and would catch the move to suspend the test before pausing as an alert popped up on the screen and he shrugged going back to observing the situation perhaps the test was to see if she'd abscond with the thieves ill gotten gains for herself, a rather rude assumption perhaps and one he was confident she would avoid despite the shady pawnbrokers suggestion.

To the outside observers the walls of the pawn shop cut away right as Robin entered though they remained solid and visible from her perspective. Coach Capote smiled and made a small approving noise at Robins effective and controlled take down and made a few notes to that effect on his tablet as the scenario continued to unfold before the watcher's eyes. Inside the shop the thug nearest the door was down and out likely to be sleeping off a major headache in lockup tonight, the reek of cheap whiskey and worse coming off him was as uncanny as the rest of the simulation. The biggest tough guy in this shake down crew had pulled a gun and aimed it at the cash counter but swung it around to bring it to bear on Robin as he took a fast several steps back from her. On his left the skinny bag man twitched and winced at his cohorts brutal take down and shook his head, "Aww man no man this is too real." he whined and bolted for the door a small satchel clutched to his chest. With one of his crew down and the other running for it the de facto leader grimaced and held the gun trained on Robin, "On the ground, now!" he commanded followed by some less than kind and given circumstances highly unwise commentary about her parentage and romantic habits.

Dauntless frowned slightly at the admission of having seen more direct evidence of such dealings but supposed magicians needed more experience in the esoteric and made a note to check over her file at a later date. "Yes that is the scenario as set forth by Mr. Archer." he acknowledged with an easy smile, "I'll pass along your concerns perhaps have Ms. Vervain consult on your next test." he offered sounding quite pleased with the idea. He tapped out a few notes on the tablet and nodded to Robin easily, "Excellent Ms. Chevalier." he praised and glanced to the others to ensure they were in the safe zone behind him before initiating the next phase of hte simulation, "You may begin." he announced in a booming tone as the simulation booted up and took hold. Robin found herself in the familiar environs of the Fens, and not the nicer parts of the downtrodden neighborhood either. The simulation was obviously taken off of actual mapping and possibly satellite modeling of the area as the accuracy was phenomenal. In moments Robin recognized the corner she stood upon opposite a pawn shop she often staked out looking for strong arm artists and thieves trying to unload some hot goods fast. The owner, Arturo, wasn't too proud to fence a few lightly used pieces of jewelry to keep the doors open but was also known to hold Items in hock at way below going interest so the working stiffs of the neighborhood could make rent till the nest paycheck came in. Such was the balance of shady dealings in the fens where little was black and white. As the simulation solidified around her raised voices could be heard from within, aggressive negotiations some might have called it, prelude to bloodshed might be closer to the truth, most of the gangs left Arturo alone he provided a valuable service after all. But when a tweaker needed his meth a lot of bad ideas started sounding good. Moments later there was a crash from within the store of something getting smashed followed by the ancient audible alarm in the pawnshop setting its bell ringing loud and strident over the gathering dusk.

Ok round three Fight! Initiative Phantasmo 23 2HP Boomer 18 (Desires a decent pair of pants) Black Knight 9 0HP Bruised x 1, Staggered, Prone Sea Devil 6 1HP Phantasmo is up with an Aid bonus +2 to attack or Save DC declare it before your roll.

"ohhh ohhh Ewwww nooooo stop now." Huang barked in the back seat as his mom began making with the suggestive talk, "That just is not right." he scolded with a shake of his head disgusted by the prospect of his parents sex life like only someone mistaken for a significant other more often than child could be. "And I did not sneak off to get high on anything!" he argued hotly, "That just happened after we banished the demon and mopped up the cultists!" he explained mater of factly as if that was a perfectly normal outing and precursor to making out. On the plus side given his audience it probably was. It was certainly the basis of him thinking it not out of the ordinary. He crossed his arms hunching his shoulders at the harsh words from his father grumbling, "And I'm pretty sure I'm not tripping balls." he countered though it would be more believable if he wasn't wincing away from the astral entities flying through the windshield as Jack sped down the expressway.

Need to speak and gesture is a 2PP power loss drawback not a flaw. Generally if you write up the Array like Magic 13 (26PP Array, Feats: Alternate Power 5; Drawbacks: Power Loss 2 [Must Be Able To Speak & Gesture]) [29PP] (Magic) Base Power: Blast 10 (Eldritch Blast; Feats: Accurate 3, Affects insubstantial 1, Variable Descriptor 2 [Any Magic]) [26PP] (Magic, Variable) (5 alt powers go here.) It makes it easy to verify each array slot and the overall array cost for the reader/ref.

Huangs Parents are always busy on halloween so he's gonna throw an unauthorized house party at the legit haunted mansion he grew up in. Hijinks ensue! Not sure who's running it yet though. Anyway that is another option that's been kicked around. I think we're gonna split people on likely location and how well they fit the thread in question.

Alright you're out of HP so the first roll will stand. That's a miss by 14 so Staggered and Dazed and a knockback 5 for 25 feet. That'll knock you across the store and through some shelves and furniture. All pretty low toughness stuff so below your impervious. Initiative Phantasmo 23 2HP Boomer 18 (Desires a decent pair of pants) Black Knight 9 0HP Bruised x 1, Staggered, Prone Sea Devil 6 1HP Sea devil is up once Exxac gets his IC up.

Huang shrugged, "Didn't say I wanted to be like you." he grumbled ducking under a low lintel that was not actually low. "Yea times change." Huang jibed back with a sarcastic smile and waved a hand directing Jack towards the hapless chaperone who stammered out mingled apologies and excuses before finally agreeing to a meeting with the headmistress huang spent most of the time making bored faces at his dads back and rolling his eyes at his classmates with a, 'what're you gonna do. Parents right.' kinda shrug from the likely almost as mortified students. At least Matt could rest assured his conflict with the busy body docent over his dogs wouldn't be the biggest issue to come out of the trip. Back in the car huang slumped half sideways in the back and leaned his head against the glass of hte window both to star out at the astral sky unfolding above and try to ignore whatever gross things his dad was going to talk about next. "Pretty sure last time you fed off the divine Mom threw a table at you and wouldn't let it go for fifteen years." he pointed out archly, "also that is so not something we ever need to discuss again." he added with a shudder. He watched his dad dial and slumped back against the window with a belaboured sigh, "Great round two of hypocrisy live." he sneered, "Woooo."

Frowning at Jack though still reeling a bit from the astral overlay he was still trying to process less schizophrenically he grumbled several unflattering things about his father and his doubtless lonesome and useless teen years. He offered a wan smile to Set as he was unceremoniously hauled off to pay the piper, "Until next time then." he replied shooting his father a defiant glare the flash of vampiric red burning for a moment through the cloudy black Sets blood had turned his gaze. Huang stiffly marched at Jacks side back to the museum only occasionally side stepping entities that only he could make out, "I was getting it under control." He argued fruitlessly, "And the museum is dull and tired and you know it." He glanced to Jack, "Youd've bailed too."

Ellis shrugged to taylor and nodded agreement with Ellies explanation, "Yes, Ms. Espadas was in a few of my Seminars." he explained easily in agreement with the young lady in question. He offered a firm handshake to Jack and the others and gentle smile for Ellie, "Well I don't get a large number of Pre-med students in my CE seminars." he offered and added with a small laugh, "Even rarer they out perform the fellows." he praised easily. He uncertainly shrugged at the quierie about how much of the other side of the gatherings identities were being bandied about. "I," he shrugged, "Am not sure what the social norm there is." he said honestly, "I met Taylor first in that capacity before this gracious invitation was offered." he explained with a nod to Stesha as he passed the basket off. "Just a little something I had at the house no trouble." he demurred casually, "Bocce sounds great though Gabe gets rather inventive with the rules, his grandparents are ever indulgent." he excused in advance as he glanced over at the children with that ever roaming parental eye.

Ahhhhh green chapter strikes again. I may have missed the drawback. Not used to that formatting on sheets so it was I was a little lost there.

So it looks like you have third ed mixed in here, the immortality power doesn't exist in 2E it's part of Regen Second, Normally undead are modeled as constructs with zero Con and immunity to fort effects. This means that attacks based on interrupting biological functions don't work on them. If rather than undead you want him to have a necromantically increased lifespan that is fine and what you have here. But if you're looking for undead you'll need to adjust. Your magic array is a few PP shy of actual cost. Best really to build using our format here and UP it makes it alot easier to keep track of the AP feats and everything on arrays like that.

"We are greater than you know." Boomer growled in response his sneer twisting to first confusion then outrage as his pants dissolved at the touch of the dark blades corruptive energies. "You'll pay for that tin man." he rumbled threateningly as he grimaced resisting the blades siphoning touch. Ducking and weaving out of the way of the other heroes attacks with surprising speed for his size he stepped inside the armored hero's reach like a trained fighter, "We are what comes next little man." he roared firing off a wild haymaker slamming into the knights armored helm with a thunderous BOOM as the terminus energies he channeled exploded against the ancient armor like a brick of C4.