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semievilgenius ([info]semievilgenius) wrote in [info]dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-10-21 20:49:00


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Entry tags:max sivana, mourning dove

Something To Do
 Max sat in the Titans' tech area, putting on the finishing touches to a new machine. It was a small aerial robot, that if it worked correctly, could be a good source of long-range reconnaissance.  At least in theory, but Max was still dithering with it, not entirely sure it was ready for field-testing. 


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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-22 10:15 pm UTC (link)
"Hello, Max," Ruth said as she stepped in, her usual not-a-thread-out-of-place dress flouncing around her ankles. "Jay's busy, and I need you."

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-22 10:21 pm UTC (link)
Max did his very best not to say something snarky at the unintended innuendo. He liked Ruth, but he really didn't need Jay on his case about what was appropriate humor toward his girlfriend. He settled for: "Sure Ruth, what's up?"

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-22 10:25 pm UTC (link)
"There's some stuff going on I want to look into, but I don't want to run off alone without staying in contact and having some information sources while I'm at it. And now that Ty's gone, can't just yell at the top of my mind. Have you got any communication gadgets?"

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-22 10:41 pm UTC (link)
Max opens up a drawer and pulls out a small device. "It works kind of like a earpiece. Just slip it over your ear."

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-22 11:17 pm UTC (link)
Ruth puts it on. "Great. You'll be available?"

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-22 11:36 pm UTC (link)
He indicates the room. "This is pretty much my home away from home. I'll be here all day, no problem."

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-22 11:39 pm UTC (link)
"Great. So there's something to deal with about grave robbing or something, so I'm going down to Colma to check it out. Probably nothing big, but in case I need you to look something up or whatever... you know I'm still new to criminology and all."

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-22 11:50 pm UTC (link)
"It's not my area of expertise either, but if anything I can always quote something I read off the internet."

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-22 11:54 pm UTC (link)
"Yep. That should do. Now... To try to look unobtrusive heading to Colma. Since I won't have any powers until it gets dangerous."

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-23 12:04 am UTC (link)
"You could wear black, pretend to be a mourner." Max realizes how he may have made death sound casual there. "Or..you could go as a florist."

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-23 12:06 am UTC (link)
"Black's fine for unobtrusive," she says. "Elaborate lies aren't exactly my strong suit."

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-23 12:32 am UTC (link)
Max doesn't agree or disagree, not entirely sure how doing either would help. "So graverobbing..any idea if it's just some jack..uh, I mean criminal types or something else?"

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-23 12:35 am UTC (link)
"No idea," Ruth admits with a shrug.

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-23 01:41 am UTC (link)
"Hmm," he pushes his seat back. He opens a drawer, sorting through a few files before pulling out a sheet of paper. "Here, just in case this is of the more unnatural variety. It's a chant I found that protects the user from evil spirits. You don't have to be a wizard to use it, just say the words."

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-23 02:11 am UTC (link)
Ruth blinks, a little bemused, as he takes the paper. "I...appreciate your being so thoughtful, Max."

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-23 09:08 pm UTC (link)
He notes her discomfort. "You don't have to use it. It's just precautionary."

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-23 09:10 pm UTC (link)
"And it's very nice of you to think ahead. I just... don't believe in evil spirits." Magic she had no problem with. But spirits should either be on their appropriate path, or in the process of rehabilitation. Nothing else made logical sense to her in terms of her religion.

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-23 09:17 pm UTC (link)
Max fought the urge to say something that would likely get him in trouble. "Ah, okay then. Then be careful of..whatever this is."

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-23 09:19 pm UTC (link)
"Thanks, Max." And off she goes, making occasional quiet smalltalk on the way.

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-23 10:07 pm UTC (link)
Max does his best to answer and reply to Ruth's responses, though he is admittingly a little awkward. Small-talk is not one of his learned abilities.

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-23 10:19 pm UTC (link)
From the warm and friendly way Ruth continues to talk, you'd never figure how awkward it was.

Finally, she's in Colma, at one of the cemeteries near the previous attacks.
"There's some peoplel nearby, I--"
And then she'll stop talking, and all Max will haer is "Dove."

And then a lot of flesh hitting flesh.

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-23 11:32 pm UTC (link)
Max relaxes a little, flesh meant a lack of evil spirits. "Garden variety graverobbers?"

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-24 12:14 am UTC (link)
"They've... got some eccentricities. Is there any kind of street gang in the bay area known for T-shirts that say 'Monster' on them?"

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-24 12:36 am UTC (link)
"Let me think." It takes him roughly three seconds. "Yeah, they're called, originally enough, the Monsters. They have a bit of a pseudo-occult image. Most are just pucks, though it's rumored a few of the higher-ups actually know some magic. Watch yourself out there.

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-24 12:41 am UTC (link)
"Wow. How clever. Bet they get all the girls. Could you please contact the local authorities and give them my location?" There's a pause, more sounds of violence, and Ruth's calm voice. "I think one of them just tried to hypnotize me."

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-24 12:51 am UTC (link)
"Hey if it worked I'd rock one of their shirts myself." He hopes she thinks he's joking and not half-joking. Yeah, no problem. Sending directions now. Yeah, better not look that guy in the eye. Of course some hypnotists use the sound of their voice rather than eyes." Realizes he drifted off. "Sorry. They should be there in a couple minutes."

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-24 01:04 am UTC (link)
"Well, they're not getting a voice-hold on me. It's part of the dove-thing, fortunately. Has its drawbacks, but it definitely has its uses. I'm just glad that I'm staying calm and not letting them get to me."

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-24 01:21 am UTC (link)
"Well don't jinx yourself, Ruth. Not until these guys are cuffed and the back of a police car. You'll have to explain to me how your powers work exactly come time."

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-24 02:49 am UTC (link)
"Yeah, we'll..." And now she's breathing heavily. "Have to talk about that." More breathign. "Okay. They're all down. I still don't have any razorblades, we're good. I'm... going to try to find somewhere safe to fade out of costume and catch the train home."

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-24 02:53 am UTC (link)
"According to the layout, there should be a fairly secure spot just a little ways behind your position. It should be safe enough for your needs. Let me know when you're safely back in civilian mode."

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-24 02:57 am UTC (link)
And Ruth seeks the spot indicated, which works just fine. Eventually, back in civvies again. "All right. Just Ruth now. I'm going to let the cops figure out what they were planning to do with the bodies. I didn't want to stand around and let the costume fade by itself when I was trying to talk to them. Especially if they've got the hypnotist act."

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[info]semievilgenius
2011-10-24 01:37 pm UTC (link)
"Good idea, but you may want to stick close by for a sec. Just in case one of them puts the whammy on a cop."

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[info]whydowescream
2011-10-24 05:38 pm UTC (link)
"Ah. Right. Good point."

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