the_hyper_teen (the_hyper_teen) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2013-12-27 22:30:00

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Just One Of Those Days
"So..." Virgil O'Valeron, mild-mannered production intern at WGBA, sighed to himself, "--this is how the life of an ordinary citizen comes to an end." He tilted his head to watch the rapidly approaching ground, relieved to see he wasn't going to hit anyone when he connected with the pavement.

~Five minutes earlier~

"And so, excuse me honey, if you'll just let me scooch in here..." Virgil's boss squeezed herself between him and his desk, bending over at the waist as she examined something on his computer's monitor. "This is how you access the server where we keep the past year of broadcasted news segments ready for general use. Older than that and you'd have to do some digging--" Her hips seemed to move back against him more pointedly.

"Ah, thank you for the instruction, Miss Goodleigh--"

"I've told you, Virgil, call me Gabrielle.." She looked back over her shoulder at him, fluttering her lashes and smiling coyly.

"Yes, Gabrielle, it's not that I don't appreciate you taking the time to help me, but it's a bit cramped here, and..." As he tried to back away from her rhythmically swaying hindquarters, he felt a bump against the back of his knees, and his center of gravity abruptly shift. He watched the view of the office abruptly rotate before his eyes, as he found himself falling out the window.

He had two thoughts in rapid succession.

First, that the window being able to open that wide with no safety measures outside must be some sort of safety violation!

Second, how was he supposed to extricate himself from this situation without revealing his hyper powers? Mild-mannered citizen, Virgil O'Valeron, would most certainly be falling to certain death!

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	khym_jonzz 2013-12-28 02:20 am UTC (link)
	K'hym had been taking the scenic route back from Happy Harbor to Denver, flying leisurely over the cities on her way. Suddenly, her Martian Vision detected someone falling from a skyscraper. Pouring on the speed, she quickly matched speed and caught the falling man. "Vir...! I mean, do not worry, citizen! I have you safely in hand!" (Reply to this)(Thread)

the_hyper_teen
2013-12-28 03:24 am UTC (link)

Varon had just been reviewing how to break the news to his friends from the break-room that he was secretly a far superior, more intelligent, and incredibly handsome superhero from another world, when a mess of red hair blots out his field of vision.

"Mars Girl!" He plays the part of the grateful saved civilian well, helped by his genuine surprise. "You saved me!" He puts his arms securely around her neck, nestled into a damsel carry.

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	khym_jonzz 2013-12-28 03:32 am UTC (link)
	K'hym carefully continued to decelerate, so that the sudden stop would not cause Virgil any undue harm. Fortunately, her shapeshifting abilities meant there was no chance of him recognizing her. "I'm always here for those in need," she said, with a small smile, finally shedding their momentum. "Are you all right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_hyper_teen 2013-12-28 03:38 am UTC (link)
	Ohhh... she smells like daisies and oreos. It puts Virgil at ease. "Yes... yes I'm fine. I fell out the window from my job's office. Up there." He points at one of the higher levels of the WGBA building. Gabrielle was hanging out the window, a feat of balance that seemed to stagger the imagination, given her build, staring down in shock. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	khym_jonzz 2013-12-28 03:42 am UTC (link)
	She slowly started ascending up toward the window. "That seems... very unsafe," she said, suddenly worried for him if this was where he worked. "Surely that must be against some building code." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

the_hyper_teen
2013-12-28 02:44 pm UTC (link)

"I'll have to talk to building maintenance..." He comments, as they reach the window. Gabrielle throws herself against him once he's inside, hands running over his chest and melodramatically thanking Mars Girl for her help, but she can definitely leave now.

"Uh... thank you for saving my life." He comments to her, trying to untangle himself from Gabrielle. "Could I-- I mean, if you're not busy-- take you to lunch or something as a thank you? My break is in about an hour."

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	khym_jonzz 2013-12-28 07:04 pm UTC (link)
	K'hym's eyes narrowed just ever so slightly at the woman's overt physical contact with Virgil, but she forced herself into a calmer demeanor. "I, ah, do not see why not," she said after a minute. "Though I do not even know your name." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_hyper_teen 2013-12-28 09:42 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh! Sorry, my name's Virgil. Virgil O'Valeron." He smiles and extends his hand to her. Should you really be going out to lunch with another woman? Silence! This is perfectly normal civilian behavior after being saved from certain doom! (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	khym_jonzz 2013-12-29 12:41 am UTC (link)
	She carefully took and shook his hand. This was going to be... different. If this was a TV show, it would lead to all kinds of wacky misunderstandings. But K'hym was reasonably certain life was not a TV show. "In one hour then," she agreed. "Where would you like to go?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_hyper_teen 2013-12-29 03:32 am UTC (link)
	"How about Shake Shed? They've got excellent burgers, along with shakes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	khym_jonzz 2013-12-29 03:48 am UTC (link)
	She was reasonably certain she could bluff her way through that. There were very few places that did not offer some kind of vegetarian option these days, especially in larger cities. A quick scan with her Martian Vision told her where that was. "I think that would be fine," she said. "I will meet you there." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_hyper_teen 2013-12-29 03:50 am UTC (link)
	"Cool! I'll look forward to it... Miss Goodleigh, please, I'm fine..." He finishes untangling himself and waves goodbye as he gets the window shut again. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	khym_jonzz 2013-12-29 04:06 am UTC (link)
	K'hym herself nodded slightly, smiled, then phased her way out of the building. She floated for a moment as she turned solid again, then flew off. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_hyper_teen 2014-01-12 01:53 am UTC (link)
	Fear not, citizens! Help has arrived! "Stand down, foul amalgamation of refuse! The Hyper Teen will not stand for this disruption of the peace!" Luckily, Mars Girl excusing herself has given Virgil ample opportunity to slip away and ready himself for glorious battle. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	khym_jonzz 2014-01-12 01:56 am UTC (link)
	Mars Girl quickly flew onto the scene, stopping in mid-air as she arrived. "Great H'ronmeer!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_baddie 2014-01-12 02:00 am UTC (link)
	The Toyman looked up and the dollface moved into a horrible approximation of a grin. "oH gOoDy! MorE fRiEnDs To PlAy WiTh!" It opened fire into the air. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_hyper_teen 2014-01-12 02:16 am UTC (link)
	"Then let the battle be joined!" Varon rolls in mid-flight, and rains energy blasts down on the contraption. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_baddie 2014-01-12 02:59 am UTC (link)
	The blasts tore through its structure, but did not real damage as it seemed to even repair itself with more small toys. "hEy!" it shouted. "tHaT's NoT vErY nIcE! yOu DoN't PlAy FaIr! i'M gOiNg tO hAvE tO tEaCh yOu A lEsSon!" Small remote control helicopters emerged from its body, flying about and firing upon them. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_hyper_teen 2014-01-12 03:59 am UTC (link)
	"Vile swarm! Fight like a man, you scourge!" Varon starts bashing at anything that comes close enough. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	khym_jonzz 2014-01-12 11:54 pm UTC (link)
	Nanobots! That had to be it! But who would create such a thing? K'hym lowered her density to avoid damage from the attack, and focused her destructive vision on the creature, slowing it, but not stopping it. "Varon!" she called out. "What kind of energy can you generate?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_hyper_teen 2014-01-13 08:09 pm UTC (link)
	"Uhh... Varon does not quite understand the question. This kind?" He shoots down more of the helicopters. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	khym_jonzz 2014-01-13 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	K'hym shot down some of her own. "That... thing... is infested with nanobots. An electromagnetic pulse would shut them down." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_hyper_teen 2014-01-16 06:48 pm UTC (link)
	"Electromagnetics... ah yes! The headship can assist!" He presses a button on one of his boots, and moments later, a massive cranium-shaped spacecraft appears overhead. It fires a beam of white light down on the mass of enemy activity. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)