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Post by dragontamer22 on May 13, 2015 22:15:18 GMT -4
Oh yes, walk into the abandoned building with a stranger. That was a brilliant idea! Tattletale? What kind of power would a woman named "Tattletale" have? Taylor -against her better judgement- decided to follow Lisa into the Black Cat so they could talk. It was really easy to tell that the place had been abandoned, if nothing else by the sheer number of insects roaming around the joint. That was to her benefit, though. If this Lisa proved to be false, she could retaliate. And that is why Taylor followed her into the building to begin with, because she knew she'd have the upper-hand should the situation turn nasty.
"So... What exactly do you wanna talk about?"
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Post by danaorsoyouthink on May 13, 2015 22:29:55 GMT -4
"I know what you're thinking," Lisa said with a wink that she knew bug couldn't see in the dark, "and you could totally kick my ass right now if you wanted to. I'm not much of a fighter in terms of power or physical ability, but I also know you wouldn't attack me unprovoked. And no way in a dumb enough to provoke you after what you did to lung."
As she spoke Lisa eased the backpack she was wearing onto the ground in front of her and removed a pretty expensive looking camping lantern. She flipped it on and most of the room was filled with a blue-white light, casting long shadows on the walls from stools and tables, the stripper poles of course had all been kept by the owner after the club shut down or had long since been scavenged by the homeless looking to make a profit off the scrap.
"You want anything to drink? Lisa asked, reaching back into her bag."
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Post by dragontamer22 on May 13, 2015 22:38:40 GMT -4
Taylor thought about the offer, contemplating whether or not she could trust its contents. She decided against it, not even caring about the fact that she's under-aged.
"No thanks. I'll pass."
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Post by danaorsoyouthink on May 13, 2015 22:55:01 GMT -4
"Your loss," Lisa shrugged pulling a coke from her backpack. She frozen in the middle of the action to stare at Bug for a few long seconds as if she were taking in something that only she could see. "You're quite the cautious type aren't you, don't worry that's good in our line of work, we don't need hot heads. No use beating around the bush, I'm a member of a local super villain group called the undersiders. Although 'super villain' kinda makes it sound like we're some crazy people chasing world domination doesn't it?.... Well it's nothing like that don't worry, we're more like super ne'er do wells I guess. We pull some heists, handle some minor territory disputes, and generally goof off and have a good time. We're not just some kids though, we've got.....let's call him a benefactor, and he can get us pretty much anything we require for any job he needs us to do. No killing though and no hurting civilians, we're not EVIL, just what responsible adults would call 'misguided'"
"Anyway, problem is we've got quite a few members like me who don't really off much in terms of combat, especially against capes. We need some muscle, and you seem like you'd be a good fit for the job." she paused to take a swig from her Coke. "Plus I like you, you seem like a good person, and I think we could trust you." Lisa smiled, not her usual amused grin, but a genuine warm smile. "So whacha say? sound like something you'd be interested in, it pays well," she gave another wink.
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Post by dragontamer22 on May 13, 2015 23:21:07 GMT -4
Taylor wasn't sure how to respond. This was the first person to talk to her like a human being in ages, and she was offering to join a crime ring. Of course, that's just the type of luck she had. She wanted to do good! She wanted to make a difference, to help people! Still, she didn't want to just flat out reject the offer either.
Her heart sunk a bit, and visions of what happened yesterday in the park flashed through her mind. She was afraid of the same thing happening, or something similar. The last thing she wanted was to be back in the hospital with another concussion!
"Um... Thanks for the offer, Lisa... I don't really have an answer for you right now. Can I think about it for a while? Is there like an expiration date on it or something?" Taylor replied politely, heart rate racing. "Okay Taylor, you need to calm down. If push comes to shove, you can overpower her, just like you did to Dragon Balls, or Lung, or whatever his name is. She doesn't seem like she's going to attack me or anything. Looks reasonable." Taylor could only pray to the god she didn't believe in that she'd get out of the situation safely.
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Post by danaorsoyouthink on May 13, 2015 23:31:12 GMT -4
Lisa's heart sank a little, perhaps she'd come on a bit too strong. She just hoped Bug would come around, something about how she hesitated made Lisa think something was wrong. Trouble at home maybe? or school more likely. It's probably best just to give her some space, she decided.
"Nope, no expiration date, the second you decide you want in you're one of use, I can even give you my number here," Lisa took a note pad from her pants pocket, scribbled her number onto it then crumpled it up and tossed it to Bug. "Even if you don't decide to join, if you ever get in a pinch, or you just need someone, let me know."
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Post by dragontamer22 on May 13, 2015 23:47:35 GMT -4
Taylor grabbed the paper from off the ground, reading the number. She read it and stuffed it away safely in the confines of her costume.
"... Thanks." She nodded to Lisa, her smile hidden behind her mask. If you ever get in a pinch, or you just need someone, let me know. Something about her words, maybe it was the kindness, made Taylor feel warm inside. Was Lisa really a friend? Did she have any reason to trick Taylor, to make a fool of her? After what happened with Emma, she couldn't be too certain.
"Have a good day, ma'am, and thank you for your time." Taylor left the Black Cat with some thinking -and research- to do.
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Post by danaorsoyouthink on May 13, 2015 23:52:36 GMT -4
"'Ma'am's my mother, call me Lisa." Lisa shouted after Bug as she left. She was certainly an interesting girl. Lisa hoped they would meet again soon. She turned her attention back to fumbling around in her bag, now where's a real drink?
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Post by doctorjonathan on May 18, 2015 21:48:22 GMT -4
"wha...." Grue mumbled. "Wait. Shit."
Grue just woke up from a nap that seemed like literal weeks. Nightmares of AP testing and finals makes his head hurt. "Thank God I am out of high school."
He quickly sits up from the couch and fumbles around for his phone to check for any updates from the boss or the team. All he got was texts from the group chat rambling about corny movies, weeb shit, and robot porn. A lot of robot porn.
I guess things are normal then. Grue dozes off back to sleep, waiting till something from the boss comes up to get him back into action.
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