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Post by SuperKamiGuy1 on Oct 23, 2020 1:33:06 GMT
"I'm the kind of hero whose only super power is 100% Pragmatism. Plus a sword, and that's another story for another time. My name is Damon Sullivan.."
WHoooo! Welcome to the party Damon! You're gonna love it here!
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Post by Valhalla Erikson on Oct 25, 2020 3:36:14 GMT
Hard rain drums the downtown district of Castle City. When I was a kid I used to love rainy days. It usually provides the sort of calm effect that'll help me get through the day. But in a place like Castle City it is nothing more than an omen of danger approaching. I entered Dave's Place, placing my hat and coat on the rack next to the door. The bar is a one level building that used to be a bakery; with a still functional furnace that Dave would use to cook up a acceptable cooked meal for most of the patrons. Much like the rest of the city, the bar looks like it belongs somewhere within the 1920's. I smile as Kate, Dave's wife, plays on the piano on stage. Her music is like a siren's call that I'd gladly get ensnared by. Kate looks back as she sensed me, she gave me a smile and returned to her music. I smiled back and approached the bar, taking a seat at the bar stool. "What'll you have" Dave said while cleaning a glass cup. "Glass of milk, please" I said "Would you like some cookies with that." Dave said, never hesitate in poking fun at my choice of beverage in an establishment that isn't often requested. "Only if they have sprinkles" I smiled.
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Post by SuperKamiGuy1 on Oct 25, 2020 3:57:58 GMT
Hard rain drums the downtown district of Castle City. When I was a kid I used to love rainy days. It usually provides the sort of calm effect that'll help me get through the day. But in a place like Castle City it is nothing more than an omen of danger approaching. I entered Dave's Place, placing my hat and coat on the rack next to the door. The bar is a one level building that used to be a bakery; with a still functional furnace that Dave would use to cook up a acceptable cooked meal for most of the patrons. Much like the rest of the city, the bar looks like it belongs somewhere within the 1920's. I smile as Kate, Dave's wife, plays on the piano on stage. Her music is like a siren's call that I'd gladly get ensnared by. Kate looks back as she sensed me, she gave me a smile and returned to her music. I smiled back and approached the bar, taking a seat at the bar stool. "What'll you have" Dave said while cleaning a glass cup. "Glass of milk, please" I said "Would you like some cookies with that." Dave said, never hesitate in poking fun at my choice of beverage in an establishment that isn't often requested. "Only if they have sprinkles" I smiled. Ahhh good old Castle City! A perfect story setting for Damon to have his crazy adventures in! It looks like he has a fun cast of characters in there with him too! Excellent idea bringing in David into the storyline and Kate Beckinsale! That's an awesome duo to see together in a storyline! And talk about amazing piano skills! Lol at Damon's interactions with David. They're going to be some fun characters moving forward!
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Post by SuperKamiGuy1 on Nov 20, 2020 3:08:38 GMT
Dave never hesitates in taking the piss out of me whenever he could. And when he does I just respond as casual as ever. It's all out of mutual respect. Dave used to be a superhero, during The Golden Era when they were rampant he'd say but has retired from the job. Although he'd sometimes do a few odd cases whenever he has the itch for it. Like the time he once stopped a kidnapping. You can take the man out of the paragon but you cant take the paragon out of the man. When compared to him and my roommate, while I do alright for myself, I consider myself the runt of the paragon litter. Dave poured Damon his milk and slid the glass over to him. Damon caught it and raised it to Dave and sipped it. "Thanks Dave." "You're as welcome as always kid." He replied. "By the way." He leaned down and looked at Damon. "There's been a new face around the bar lately. Real classy lady. Wears a suit. I don't think she's mafia, not exactly, and she's not a vampire either. I'm thinking demon. She hasn't said anything specific yet but I get the feeling she's been looking for you." "Oh really? What's her name?" "Lets see...yeah, it was Ctyld'latl Kizrumuth." "Yeah that's a demon name if I've ever heard one. Any idea where she is?" Dave grinned. "I've got my eyes in the city. You'll be happy to know she's going to be singing at The Nightingale tomorrow night. I know you're smart, so you're already preparing in your mind, but still, be careful kid. We have no idea what this one could want."
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Post by Valhalla Erikson on Nov 20, 2020 3:43:00 GMT
Its like a scene out of those noir films that I like so much, regardless that my flatmate considers them corny. Except change office to a bar, yet a classic femme fatale thats oozing trouble with a capital T walked in and awaits my presence.
I guzzled down the milk as I weigh in my scenarios. Thankfully Daves is neutral territory and nobody foolish enough would attack or either kill someone in a Neutral Zone. Well, from what Kate told me, there was that one time regarding a certain assassin.
Based on what Kate informed, the guy had it coming. That's a topic for debate but still. I do question what Kate was doing in a den full of criminals though?
"Contract Killers, Usagi." Kate corrected while she continued playing the piano. Listening on my monologue? How does she do that?!!!
The point is starting trouble in a Neutral Zone will only end bad for you. So the demon I'm dealing with isn't stupid.
I put the drink down and strolled over to her, I try to make myself come off like the main characters from those detective movies. Mysterious and a little troubled, with a confident swagger about them. I ignore Dave shaking his head back and fourth as he watched me go over to her.
As I stood before her I summoned the best smile I could muster. "So what's a lovely lady like you doing in a classy establishment like this?"
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Post by SuperKamiGuy1 on Nov 20, 2020 4:04:05 GMT
Its like a scene out of those noir films that I like so much, regardless that my flatmate considers them corny. Except change office to a bar, yet a classic femme fatale thats oozing trouble with a capital T walked in and awaits my presence. I guzzled down the milk as I weigh in my scenarios. Thankfully Daves is neutral territory and nobody foolish enough would attack or either kill someone in a Neutral Zone. Well, from what Kate told me, there was that one time regarding a certain assassin. Based on what Kate informed, the guy had it coming. That's a topic for debate but still. I do question what Kate was doing in a den full of criminals though? "Contract Killers, Usagi." Kate corrected while she continued playing the piano. Listening on my monologue? How does she do that?!!! The point is starting trouble in a Neutral Zone will only end bad for you. So the demon I'm dealing with isn't stupid. I put the drink down and strolled over to her, I try to make myself come off like the main characters from those detective movies. Mysterious and a little troubled, with a confident swagger about them. I ignore Dave shaking his head back and fourth as he watched me go over to her. As I stood before her I summoned the best smile I could muster. "So what's a lovely lady like you doing in a classy establishment like this?" "Penetrating your soul with my heart." She replied to Damon and began to play Redemption on the piano. Kate is dressed in a gorgeous sleeveless red dress with black leggings and shoes. Her silky beautiful raven hair hanging down and around her shoulders. "Just close your eyes and embrace this song with all its magnificence." "I'm also keeping an eye on you of course. Extradimensional Supernatural Beings coming and going through the city aren't an unusual site at all of course but this one feels different. She's bigger and stronger than the usual rabble that come through here and I have no idea what she wants."
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Post by Valhalla Erikson on Nov 20, 2020 4:16:34 GMT
That one did caught me by surprise. Usually a being like that would target someone a little higher on the food chain. Makes me wonder what did I do to put myself in her radar. I watched Kate play the piano. She's the maestro directing the lovely melody that's playing throughout the establishment.
I may not have magic or super powers but I do have a rather peculiar gift. Once I see someone perform an action I'd perform the same flawlessly. I watch her fingers paint the musical picture on the keyboard. "May I?"
Kate smiled and nods.
I took a seat next to her and played along with her. Perfectly in sync, never missing a bead. "So this demon. What are her intentions? Is it hostile?"
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Post by SuperKamiGuy1 on Nov 20, 2020 4:33:30 GMT
That one did caught me by surprise. Usually a being like that would target someone a little higher on the food chain. Makes me wonder what did I do to put myself in her radar. I watched Kate play the piano. She's the maestro directing the lovely melody that's playing throughout the establishment. I may not have magic or super powers but I do have a rather peculiar gift. Once I see someone perform an action I'd perform the same flawlessly. I watch her fingers paint the musical picture on the keyboard. "May I?" Kate smiled and nods. I took a seat next to her and played along with her. Perfectly in sync, never missing a bead. "So this demon. What are her intentions? Is it hostile?" "You're a natural, Damon." She complimented him. "I have no idea. As far as we know, she hasn't made any moves yet and while that's a good thing, we don't have any clue what she wants besides apparently searching for you." "But if she wants me, couldn't she just come to my workplace? Sure we've got defenses in place but still. Seems like it would the simple option." "My best guess is that she's either drawing it out or, to be more precise, drawing you out."
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Post by Valhalla Erikson on Nov 21, 2020 5:06:39 GMT
That one did caught me by surprise. Usually a being like that would target someone a little higher on the food chain. Makes me wonder what did I do to put myself in her radar. I watched Kate play the piano. She's the maestro directing the lovely melody that's playing throughout the establishment. I may not have magic or super powers but I do have a rather peculiar gift. Once I see someone perform an action I'd perform the same flawlessly. I watch her fingers paint the musical picture on the keyboard. "May I?" Kate smiled and nods. I took a seat next to her and played along with her. Perfectly in sync, never missing a bead. "So this demon. What are her intentions? Is it hostile?" "You're a natural, Damon." She complimented him. "I have no idea. As far as we know, she hasn't made any moves yet and while that's a good thing, we don't have any clue what she wants besides apparently searching for you." "But if she wants me, couldn't she just come to my workplace? Sure we've got defenses in place but still. Seems like it would the simple option." "My best guess is that she's either drawing it out or, to be more precise, drawing you out." I processed everything she's said as I hear the three most deadly words a hero dreads. I put on the most bravest of expressions but it was like ice cold water being splashed on my face. A powerful demon wanting to draw me out? Outwardly I was unnerved while I continue to play the piano with the lovely lady next to me but my inner me is trembling uncontrollably. I try to rationalize all of it. It's obviously not trying to kill me, or else it would have made an attempt to do so. Another plus is that it's not threatening innocents to draw me out. "Well then, the night is still young and I don't want to keep a lady waiting."
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Post by SuperKamiGuy1 on Nov 21, 2020 20:21:55 GMT
"You're a natural, Damon." She complimented him. "I have no idea. As far as we know, she hasn't made any moves yet and while that's a good thing, we don't have any clue what she wants besides apparently searching for you." "But if she wants me, couldn't she just come to my workplace? Sure we've got defenses in place but still. Seems like it would the simple option." "My best guess is that she's either drawing it out or, to be more precise, drawing you out." I processed everything she's said as I hear the three most deadly words a hero dreads. I put on the most bravest of expressions but it was like ice cold water being splashed on my face. A powerful demon wanting to draw me out? Outwardly I was unnerved while I continue to play the piano with the lovely lady next to me but my inner me is trembling uncontrollably. I try to rationalize all of it. It's obviously not trying to kill me, or else it would have made an attempt to do so. Another plus is that it's not threatening innocents to draw me out. "Well then, the night is still young and I don't want to keep a lady waiting." "Hmmm, we know she's going to be singing at The Nightingale tomorrow night. Shouldn't you take this night to prepare for an encounter or try to get the jump on her tonight?"
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Post by Valhalla Erikson on Nov 25, 2020 4:42:16 GMT
For a guy who has no super powers, like me, thinking two steps ahead is a common tactic to use. And a reason why I survive Castle City as long as I have. "Funny. I was thinking exactly the same thing. You wouldn't happen to be psychic would you?" I teased while smiling at her.
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Post by SuperKamiGuy1 on Nov 26, 2020 0:28:07 GMT
For a guy who has no super powers, like me, thinking two steps ahead is a common tactic to use. And a reason why I survive Castle City as long as I have. "Funny. I was thinking exactly the same thing. You wouldn't happen to be psychic would you?" I teased while smiling at her. "ohhh I wouldn't go quite that far. I'm just really good at reading people like open books is all. At any rate, we should definitely get Violet in on this."
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Post by Valhalla Erikson on Nov 26, 2020 0:39:29 GMT
For a guy who has no super powers, like me, thinking two steps ahead is a common tactic to use. And a reason why I survive Castle City as long as I have. "Funny. I was thinking exactly the same thing. You wouldn't happen to be psychic would you?" I teased while smiling at her. "ohhh I wouldn't go quite that far. I'm just really good at reading people like open books is all. At any rate, we should definitely get Violet in on this." "I've considered that. But the more I've connected the intel the more convinced I am that the demon we're dealing with isn't looking to cause harm. Otherwise she'd find a way to do it. So it could be a case of her wanting my help and how could I turn it down? Besides, I like Vi but putting her in the same room as a demon is like bringing a lit match in a room reeking of gasoline." I pointed out to her. The moment we finished playing the patrons applauded us.
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Post by SuperKamiGuy1 on Nov 26, 2020 0:55:54 GMT
"ohhh I wouldn't go quite that far. I'm just really good at reading people like open books is all. At any rate, we should definitely get Violet in on this." "I've considered that. But the more I've connected the intel the more convinced I am that the demon we're dealing with isn't looking to cause harm. Otherwise she'd find a way to do it. So it could be a case of her wanting my help and how could I turn it down? Besides, I like Vi but putting her in the same room as a demon is like bringing a lit match in a room reeking of gasoline." I pointed out to her. The moment we finished playing the patrons applauded us. They both stood up hand in hand and took a bow. "Fair enough. We should still make a few proper preparations before the meeting though, just in case."
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Post by Valhalla Erikson on Nov 26, 2020 2:19:31 GMT
I took an internal double take. Us? As in partners? This assignment has gotten even more interesting. “Can you fight just as well as you mesmerized the audience with your piano skills?”
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Post by SuperKamiGuy1 on Nov 26, 2020 2:28:14 GMT
I took an internal double take. Us? As in partners? This assignment has gotten even more interesting. “Can you fight just as well as you mesmerized the audience with your piano skills?” "Trust me, Damon. My fingers are as lethal as they are musical." She assured Damon.
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Post by Valhalla Erikson on Nov 27, 2020 2:59:33 GMT
I took an internal double take. Us? As in partners? This assignment has gotten even more interesting. “Can you fight just as well as you mesmerized the audience with your piano skills?” "Trust me, Damon. My fingers are as lethal as they are musical." She assured Damon. Damon smiled, admiring Kate's resourcefulness. "You know, Dave has a spare room out back, we could use that to make preparations."
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Post by SuperKamiGuy1 on Nov 27, 2020 3:37:43 GMT
"Trust me, Damon. My fingers are as lethal as they are musical." She assured Damon. Damon smiled, admiring Kate's resourcefulness. "You know, Dave has a spare room out back, we could use that to make preparations." "Fantastic idea! Lets start drawing up our battle plans!" They bowed again and waved goodbye to the crowd. They walked across the bar and out the back exit to the spare room where they could start planning and strategizing in peace.
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Post by Valhalla Erikson on Dec 10, 2020 4:34:45 GMT
Damon smiled, admiring Kate's resourcefulness. "You know, Dave has a spare room out back, we could use that to make preparations." "Fantastic idea! Lets start drawing up our battle plans!" They bowed again and waved goodbye to the crowd. They walked across the bar and out the back exit to the spare room where they could start planning and strategizing in peace. The heavy rain died down to a drizzle as we stepped out, I draped my coat over Kate to keep her from getting wet. Call me old fashioned but I'd prefer to be chivalrous towards the ladies. One time I opened a door for Violet, despite her appreciation, there was a hint of irritation. Fortunately Kate doesn't mind the gesture. "Hey!" I turned around and quickly caught the keys that Dave gave me to the spare room. "Mess anything up or break anything Cas and I'll break your face" I saluted Dave in acknowledgement, the man doesn't bluff and the scowl he presented is evident. I once saw him cave a troll's face in with one punch. In his defense The Troll had it coming.
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Post by SuperKamiGuy1 on Dec 10, 2020 4:57:10 GMT
"Fantastic idea! Lets start drawing up our battle plans!" They bowed again and waved goodbye to the crowd. They walked across the bar and out the back exit to the spare room where they could start planning and strategizing in peace. The heavy rain died down to a drizzle as we stepped out, I draped my coat over Kate to keep her from getting wet. Call me old fashioned but I'd prefer to be chivalrous towards the ladies. One time I opened a door for Violet, despite her appreciation, there was a hint of irritation. Fortunately Kate doesn't mind the gesture. "Hey!" I turned around and quickly caught the keys that Dave gave me to the spare room. "Mess anything up or break anything Cas and I'll break your face" I saluted Dave in acknowledgement, the man doesn't bluff and the scowl he presented is evident. I once saw him cave a troll's face in with one punch. In his defense The Troll had it coming. Trolls often do. IC! "Thanks a lot Dave! This is the perfect spot for strategizing and planning! We'll pay you back for the time, we promise!" Kate called back to him while waving with both hands. "I'll hold you kids too that but rest assured, I'm giving you both a discount today. Just don't make too much noise in there, alright?" He winked and returned to the bar.
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