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Topic: What the Fuck Happened?

In: Boards News Events America

Bagrat (Original Poster) (Veteran Member) (The Guy in the Know)

Posted on June 22nd, 2011:

I admit it. Im a cape geek. You know it. I know it. Im the cape geek the OTHER cape geeks go to for the crusty, juicy details on whats happening and where. Look at my badges^. Im the guy in the know, and everyone on the News boards knows me.

Except Im not in the know. Ive been calling in every contact I know, some CAPES, even. Ive been watching four different news channels and scouring the internet, and Im CLUELESS.

Someone clue me in? Im desperate. What the hell happened in Brockton Bay?

EDIT: Board rules say Im supposed to contribute something if Im starting a thread, so heres what I do know. Someone help fill in the blanks:

June 18th: Mayor Christner of Brockton Bay flies to Washington. Makes argument against evacuation. Surprises more than a few people. At the same time, multiple Dragon suits are reported in the city.

June 19th: Explosion at Brockton Bay town hall, after supervillain Coil attempts coup and tinker equipment misfires in the ensuing skirmish. Christner and Director Emily Piggot hospitalized and sent to ICU. Thirty or more people reported dead, including Coil and subordinates ber, Leet and Circus, and a number of field reporters.

June 20th: Massive deployment to Brockton Bay. Unspecified class A threat. Cape wives on the boards confirm: somethings up.

Two hours later: Threat level upgraded to class S. All Protectorate capes who subscribed to the emergency response measure and accompanying pay increase now forced to get over to Brockton Bay and help. Legend and Alexandria are among them.

We have a report (see link) from White Fairy, one of three more notable board members on the ground in Brockton Bay, who says they started establishing quarantine procedures around the site of the battle.

Cape wives on the boards report calls from their husbands and wives saying theyre ok by about noon. A few casualties, Myrddin among them. No report on what happened and who the cape was on the opposing side.

June 21st: Almost a day later, capes start filtering home. Still no reports.

Brocktonite03 (second of the three excellent people on the ground that are giving us reports) travels all the way out of town to get his hands on a working computer. Reports Shatterbird attack and apparent quarantine procedures in the middle of an empty lot downtown. White tent and beginning construction around it.

And then nothing. Help me out!

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Ekul (Brockton Bay Refugee)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

The theory makes sense. Huge clean up involving a hundred plus bodies, portal to another world, it would be something that theyd want to keep from the public, and you could even call it Class S if that world had capes of its own. Which theyd have to, if they wanted to kill Myrddin. Were we at war with another Earth on June 20th?

AverageAlexandros (Cape husband)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

Does that fit the Class S scenario? If nobody can answer I can ask my wife if shell let me look through her regulations handbook.

Lolitup

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

Class S includs situations where threat can produce more threats which can produce more etc. In scenario with a whole alt world of capes on par with our own they could have powers like that. Sitch got upgraded to S after the first showed up?

(Posted from phone, sry)

XxVoid_CowboyxX (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

Scary [censored]. Imagine if they had their own Endbriners or Alexandria.

Robby

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

Two things:

1) You dont need to censor yourself.

2) Doesnt fit with what we know of alternate Earths. Breakdown of Haywires research says we cant get to alt. Earths that are too close to our own. Closest Earth to our own is Aleph, and deviation from that world started 30 years ago, the moment Scion arrived. Anyone over 30 was born in both worlds, anyone under 30 wasnt, or the odds are almost impossible (same sperm, same egg, same time of conception required to have the same kid, and thats ignoring all the environmental influences during the pregnancy, and everything post-pregnancy that shapes the personality.)

TheGnat

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

But Alexandria is over 30, isnt she? Its not impossible theyd have a version of her.

Robby

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

With powers? Improbable.

I doubt this alternate world were talking about is exactly as far away as Earth Aleph, anyways. Id assume the point of deviation occurred more than thirty years ago, which lowers the chances even more.

In brief: I doubt we have to worry about Endbringers and an evil Triumvirate. This isnt the movies, and evil alternates are so overdone.

XxVoid_CowboyxX (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

I censored myself because I dont want an infraction and a ban for swearing.

Chrome

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

@ Void Cowboy: they dont give out infractions for swearing.

@ Everyone else: I get that it makes sense on a lot of levels, but nothings confirmed. Any other theories?

TRJ

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

Im going to get called a tinfoil hat, but what about that thing where the guy was talking about posts with the word C*auldron getting screened if they werent censored?

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Topic: The Ground Zero Badge

In: Boards Places America Brockton Bay Ground Zero (Private Board)

White Fairy (Veteran Member) (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Posted on June 31st, 2011:

Im getting kind of fed up with this. I talked about it with Alathea and Judge (the two original Brockton Bay board moderators) and Bagrat (major guy in the news section). We got special dispensation to issue Brockton Bay Refugee and Ground Zero badges. The goals were:

It automatically give more weight to those of us who know more about whats going on in Brockton Bay, either because of our familiarity with the local capes or because were there.

Its a way to get aid to people in trouble. This was essential early on. Someones low on food or needs medical attention, the fact that they have a badge and that the badge is (presumably) validated means we can take a cry for help as something serious rather than a hoax. (And for the record, I dont think a temporary ban is enough for the scumbags who faked cries for help in the early days, traveling across the city to deliver supplies was life threatening)

It furthers the interests of Parahumans Online, to disseminate information and allow network among people in the right positions. The badges let people know who can be contacted for more information or people we can coordinate with for certain tasks. Case in point: Bagrat contacts Brocktonite03 about the incident a week and a half ago, Brocktonite03 goes and finds the quarantine tent and construction. I can then contact Brocktonite03 and we organize a way to take turns visiting the construction site and then report progress to the boards, with picture progress so you guys can speculate or offer your own expertise.

Filters access for getting onto the private board, so people in the prior two situations can manage

But theres certain individuals who arent using the system as its meant to be used. People got the badges with the loose verification system that existed in the early stages (and the mess of new moderators that came on board to manage the board), and theyre using them for status or to put incorrect information or outright lies out there. Alathea and Judge said theyre willing to do a ban from this sub-board (and all related boards) if details cant be confirmed with further validation. Im talking to moderators of the main boards about maybe banning them from the site altogether.

So were proposing further validation

A photo of yourself at any construction in progress or recent piece of paperwork (flier, shelter pamphlet, whatever), with the date and your username prominently displayed. Doesnt have to show your face, a photo of a hand with the details written on it, with the quarantine building in the background is perfect.

I will meet you. Time and place of your choosing, though Id prefer to meet you halfway if youre a ways away from the Towers, and I wont go into any of the danger zones. If you need supplies, I have access to batteries, supply kits, gas and a car, and I will deliver it to you when we meet. I might have luxury goods, but youll have to pay for those.

Theres a limited time window here, because the citys slowly coming together, and people are moving back in.

Edit: Now that people are moving back in, well start banning people who werent able to verify. If you contact us and can explain why you werent able to verify, thats ok (stay in hospital, no connection/power where you were at). Wed like to meet you in person or see where you were staying for verification that you were in the city during the time of crisis.

Were going down the list. The unconfirmed will be banned when verification stops being possible.

Confirmed:

Chilldrizzle Met in person. Delivered some fresh water and dog food.

Morgan Sinister Met in person. Brought chocolate, chocolate was paid for.

Lo A Quest Met in person. Talked for a few minutes, parted ways.

Char Met in person. Had the best meal Ive had in weeks on the Boardwalk.

bothad Photo verification

Laser Augment Photo verification

Banned:

Aku-42 Attempted to photoshop verification using an image Brocktonite03 already uploaded.

Whackograve Admitted lie.

I know this sounds ridiculous, but we use systems like this for a reason. It can mean life or death, even.

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White Fairy (Original Poster) (Veteran Member) (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

@Void_Cowboy: youre exactly the type I was talking about. Where do I even begin?

Your posting hours on the site suggest youve got something occupying your time from early in the day to evening. Like maybe school? Except theres no school in Brockton Bay yet (soon). You state your location as the north end of Brockton Bay, profess to have a generator and satellite internet. Ok, not unheard of. Except youve apparently got enoguh gas stockpiled to keep the generator going 24/7 and, oh yeah, youre in Bitchs territory! Bitch would maim or kill you for being in her territory, let alone making the kind of racket a generator does.

XxVoid_CowboyxX (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

I have a quality generator that doesnt make much noise.

Laser Augment (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

But no phone or camera to take a picture of yourself in the city?

XxVoid_CowboyxX (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

I have a camera, but I dont feel comfortable leaving the house. Thats the sort of thing that gets me killed by mutant dogs.

Laser Augment (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

You do know that Bitch left the north end a while ago? How would you even miss the fact that you havent heard howling in the last while? If youre not leaving the house, why dont you take a picture of yourself by this high end generator of yours? Because it doesnt exist.

You fuckers make me sick, like you can pretend to be all cool by being one of the survivors, who stuck it out through the Endbringer attack, the Nine and the gang wars. But you left. Your mommy and daddy took you out of town, and youre pretending you stuck it out, that youre here when youre not, all for a stupid internet badge and a peek at the private board.

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Topic: Legend Leaves the Protectorate

In: Boards Teams Protectorate

Brilliger (Original Poster) (Moderator: Protectorate Main)

Posted on June 26th:

Words out, and were waiting for the Protectorate to give a statement before we get further details. Legend is stepping down, citing family reasons. Hes already on record saying that he intends to offer his aid in crisis events, but will no longer be leading the Protectorate. His successor has not yet been named.

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XxVoid_CowboyxX (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 6th:

@ Lainerb

It should totally be Eidolon.

Valkyr (Wiki Warrior)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

@ Lainerb

They havent picked a successor yet because its a little more complicated than picking the strongest hero. They need someone who works on a number of levels, as a leader (both in terms of day to day paperwork and management and in the field), an ambassador (theres no less than 30 teams around the world that work with the Protectorate to some degree), a powerhouse (cant be weak or you wont be respected) and from a marketing standpoint.

Coyote-C

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

@ Cowboy

Cant be Eidolon. Hes strong, but hes not a leader. Theres a ton of references to people meeting him at conventions or cape wives meeting him at functions. I wont say hes an asshole, though some have said he rubbed them the wrong way, but people definitely dont walk away from meeting him with that universal Oh my god hes so nice! reaction that they have with Legend.

Mock Moniker

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

Not to mention that theres rumors Alexandria or Eidolon might step down. Theres a lot of animosity being directed at them from certain groups. Look at this link and this one. The monsters in the Protectorate have almost all left. Only one who stayed, I think, are Hunch and Polish. Ive been thinking its another Bastion incident. Someone higher-up says something racist or offensive, the Protectorate pulls strings to try and cover it up, but offended people are still offended. Run off to make their own team.

Chrome

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

I dont know whether to be sad about it or not. Welds awesome, and its great he gets to run his own team, but I was hoping hed become a big figure in the Protectorate. Why be a big fish in a small pond when you could be a big fish in a big pond?

Nod

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

We dont know how big the Irregulars are going to get.

Chrome

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

But theyre never going to be the Protectorate big.

Weld (Verified Cape) (Irregulars)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

I dunno, Im optimistic.

For the record, I harbor no animosity toward the Protectorate. Were still attached, and were receiving equipment, funding and contacts through them. They were very respectful as a whole, but we got a chance to interact a few weeks ago, and we collectively agreed that while the Protectorates plan to build a rapport between us Case-53s (as the Protectorate terms us) and the public was sound (making me leader of the Brockton Bay Wards, for example), it was too slow, and we could do more as a group.

Answer Key

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

@ Weld:

I have questions:

1 How much did they pay you guys to keep quiet and play nice?

2 I notice you said you dont have issues with the protectorate as a whole. Youre not denying theres issues with one or two prominent members?

3 What the hell happened on the 20th?

4 How is making you leader of the wards in Brockton Bay a good thing?

@ everyone else:

Question just wondering. Whos been leading the Protectorate since Legend left?

Whitecollar (Cape Wife)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

@ Answer Key Tinfoil hats ahoy. I can answer that last question, though. Or my hubby can. He says the Protectorate is currently being run by a joint team atm. Chevalier, Alexandria and Prism are each handling different tasks.

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Topic: The Endbringers, Thread XXXIV

In: Boards World News Main

Lasersmile (Original Poster)

Posted on June 28th, 2011:

Starting a new topic because the last one hit post limit.

The Simurgh attacked Canberra, Australia on February 24th, 2011. Thread here.

The Leviathan attacked Brockton Bay, America on May 15th, 2011. Thread here.

Estimated time for next attack is August 30th, 2011. This time is not exact, and is likely to deviate by as much as 15 days.

Official speculation points to Eastern Europe as the next likely target.

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Miss Mercury (Protectorate Employee)

Replied on July 5th, 2011:

Speaking for someone in the thick of it all, I dont think that theres any expectation or assumption that recent events (losing Legend, losing Myrddin, several members leaving) will change the outcome of the next attack. The Protectorate and immediately related teams only make up 25-50% of the defending side when outside of North America, and North America isnt a likely target. Theres been no policy changes or anything of the sort in the Protectorate that point to that degree of pessmism

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Space Zombie

Replied on July 5th, 2011:

Im more inclined to think the PRT is making a mistake than to think theyre on the ball.

My moneys on a big-ass clusterfuck. This is the first time since Behemoth first showed that we havent had all our ducks in a row. Mays Leviathan attack had the lowest casualty rate weve ever had, but I think the next ones going to hurt us bad.

Chaosfaith

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

My cousins are traveling through Europe this year. All the analysts say the odds are worse there. Should I try convincing them to delay the trip to Greece?

I think Im even spooked about there being an attack where Im at (London, UK). If I wanted to visit somewhere during the crisis point, would anyone have any recommendations?

XxVoid_CowboyxX (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

Definitely tell them to skip Greece. Ive seen an attack for myself and its worse than you think it would be.

I dont know where you could run to be safe, though. Alaska?

SenorEel

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

Cant let the Endbringers dictate your life. Live it as you can, know where the nearest shelter is, and keep a well stocked supply closet.

ArchmageEin

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

If you wanted to go anywhere, and I agree with SeniorEel that you shouldnt go just because youre scared, apparently Brockton Bay is putting itself back together. The Endbringers never attack the same place twice in a row, so its oddly the safest place to be, and it might help you to see the city for yourself. The stories are/were bad, and scary stuff happened, but they made it. Theyre still there. You might find that reassuring?

Tumbles

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

Thats if you dont mind being in a city where supervillains run the scene.

Xyloloup (Brockton Bay Refugee)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

Copy pasting from one of my posts in another thread. Current state of the villains in Brockton Bay:

Skitter Boardwalk/North end. Five stars, almost no crime, free food, work if you want it. Water and power both. Heard from a friend that stayed there for a while that he ran into some trouble, his place got raided, stuff taken. Mentioned it to someone in passing, and the next day its all returned, with some cash (two hundred dollars) and a note apologizing for the trouble, assuring him the matter was dealt with. He left after that, which I dont get (free money). Said he was creeped out.

Parian Not a villain, but apparently struck a deal for a slice of territory at the very upper end of the city. Not great, not bad. Good spot to stay if you want a clear conscience and dont mind that the water and power arent always on (80% of the time?) and shelters are a bit crowded. Four and a half stars.

Grue Western end of the city, from the docks to the lake downtown. Almost a nonentity, but hes apparently dealt with some people who tried to set up shop. Pick where you stay carefully, cuz theres areas with power and water, areas without, and it doesnt change much day to day. Three stars.

Imp Southernmost end of the city. Shopping district, some of downtown. Theres a few dregs trying to set up shop with the no-name villain calling it her territory, and a few fights as a result (doesnt help that the big guns like Skitter are further away.) Id stay away from here because of that alone.

Regent Eastern end of downtown. Kind of a shantytown, area got hit hardest by the waves, shelter water and power nearly nonexistent, but the places that you can get are nice and very expensive. Some violence bleeding over from Imps territory. Nothing here unless youre rich and want to live like a king among serfs.

Procto the Unfortunate Tinker (Not a tinker)

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

And Tattletale? Bitch?

Sothoth

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

Sorry to continue derailing thread, but Bitch apparently has a slice of the more remote areas, where you dont find many people living. Captains hill, the woods/hills, the beaches at the south that havent been cleaned up yet. Her gangs growing though, or so I hear. Tattletales not a fighter so it makes sense that shes more a behind the scenes person than one of the local warlords. I think what Xylopop was saying was that the towns not so dangerous. Probably more peaceful than it was at the start of the year, if you stay out of the very southernmost areas (and maybe the north I heard theres a few upstarts from New York and Boston trying to get a foothold there in Parians area) and turn around if you hear a lot of barking.

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Topic: Hypothetically, if I wanted to become a henchman

In: Boards Places America Brockton Bay Teams Undersiders

WagTheDog (Original Poster) (Brockton Bay Refugee)

Posted on July 1st, 2011:

Been a fan of Bitch/Hellhound/Rachel Lindt since the start. Always loved dogs. Always loved badasses.

Shes both, and now shes one of the villains running the city? So coooool! If I wanted to become a henchman/henchwoman/henchperson (hypothetically) how would I do it?

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Char (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 1st, 2011:

Sent you a private message.

Good Ship Morpheus

Replied on July 2nd, 2011:

Yeah, I might be too late to say anything, but I wanted to warn you to be careful. Really, the reality could be different from the ideal youve built up in your head.

WagTheDog (Original Poster)

Replied on July 3rd, 2011:

Omg.

Its all good.

Harder than I thought but all good.

XxVoid_CowboyxX

Replied on July 6th, 2011:

I came through a link on the main board. Is this real life? Cant you get arrested or banned doing something like this?

Laotsunn (Kyushu Survivor)

Replied on July 7th, 2011:

Better arrested or banned than dead. Id say death is the thing to worry about here.

WagTheDog (Original Poster)

Replied on July 7th, 2011:

All good, my man. All good.

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Topic: Whod you lose?

In: Boards Places America Brockton Bay Discussion (Public Board)

Brocktonite03 (Original Poster) (Veteran Member) (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Posted on May 29th, 2011:

See topic. Friends? Family?

On topic posts only, please. No commentary. Nc= no condolences via. private message.

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Macs Dual Rocket Propelled Grenades (Brockton Bay Refugee)

Replied on July 6th:

Nobody close to me died, but I still did lose quite a few people. My best friend moved away. My other friend joined the Merchants because an artificial high was better than being lucid and uncertain. Come to think of it, he might have died in that massacre at the Towers. My parents were separated, but they still lived in the same city before. My mom wants to move back, but my dads gone to Florida and I dont know how much Ill see him.

Nc.

Reave (Verified PRT Agent) (Brockton Bay Refugee)

Replied on July 6th:

My coworker and squad captain. Went to school together, dropped out together, joined the PRT as grunt forces. S9 got him, and as glad as I am he died fast, given what might have happened, doesnt change the fact that hes gone. Loved him more than I love my wife, in a way.

Nc.

XxVoid_CowboyxX (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 6th:

My aunt and uncle. They were attacked by Chosen, dragged out of their homes and beaten. My uncle fought back and smashed this one guy in the nose, and wrestled a gun from his hand, but got punched in the throat and dropped the gun. He fought back some more, but eventually got knocked to the ground and shot. I wasnt there, but I heard he went down like a hero.

White Fairy (Veteran Member)(At Ground Zero: Brockton bay)

Replied on July 6th:

My boyfriend. He was in a shelter Leviathan attacked. Only about half of us made it. One of the heroes bailed us out. Distracted the Endbringer and led him away. Nc.

@Void_Cowboy: How do you know the story if you werent there?

XxVoid_CowboyxX (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 6th:

Leave me alone!

User received an infraction for this post: all posts must be related to the topic question.

Vista (Verified Cape) (Wards ENE)

Replied on July 7th:

Gallant. Aegis. Battery. Armsmaster. Dauntless. Velocity. Glory Girl. Browbeat. One family member. I cant say who for obv. reasons.

Nc plz.

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Topic: Skitter

In: Boards Places America Brockton Bay Discussion (Public Board)

Miraclemic (Original Poster) (Brockton Bay Refugee)

Posted on June 11th, 2011:

The reason arachnophobes dont want to live in Brockton Bay. Her discussion thread.

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Mr. Fabuu (Brockton Bay Refugee)

Replied on July 7th, 2011:

Im not saying shes right Im saying she saved my life. I get woken up by bugs. Writing on the wall. I go climb in the tub and *BAM*. Glassplosion.

WhedonRipperFan

Replied on July 7th, 2011:

This conversations going nowhere. Shes bad. But she fought an Endbringer! But that doesnt change the fact that shes bad. But she saved lives! But that doesnt change the fact that shes bad. But she keeps the peace!

Aside: Anyone else find it really funny that were talking about Skitter being powerful like we used to talk about Kaiser and Lung? If youd told me the gawky bug girl was going to be one of the scariest motherfuckers in town, I wouldnt have believed you.

XxVoid_CowboyxX

Replied on July 7th, 2011:

I wouldnt have either.

Bruce Lao (Brockton Bay Refugee)

Replied on July 7th, 2011:

Easy to be one of the scariest people around if youre one of the only people around. Its a question of surviving, and the Undersiders are the types who can get away from trouble, so they outlast the opposition. How many capes are even left, now?

Nondeceptive (At Ground Zero: Brockton Bay)

Replied on July 7th, 2011:

Makes you wonder what shes like in real life. Whos the woman behind the mask (assuming woman from height)? Whats her day job?

Antigone

Replied on July 7th, 2011:

She lives in the North end (apparently, first sighting, current location), slightly-above average height woman. Slender. Personality? No idea. What do we even know of her personality?

Greg stopped scrolling down the page. The computer screen glowed in his dimly lit bedroom.

A woman of above average height or a tall teenager, he mumbled to himself. North end, lives in the area. Personality vicious, smart, tough, a little unhinged?

The image clicked. A girl hed had classes with, what felt like ages ago. Taylor Hebert.

Hed thought maybe he had a shot with her, once. Only shed brushed him off. It had bugged him more than it should have. Why couldnt it be like it was in the movies and on TV? Why couldnt the geeks band together?

He thought briefly of GstringGirl, felt a pang of disappointment and a momentary digust. Shed refused the offer to meet up, then had turned down his request for a picture, or a webcam chat. The conclusion had been obvious. A creep. A liar.

The name should have been a giveaway, but hed held on to a shred of hope that there really was a girl out there more into gaming, coding and finding cool stuff on the web than on being cool and going out on Friday nights.

Was Taylor a creep of an entirely different sort? A degenerate villain? An upstanding villain? He could visualize her, sitting in class, tense with anger and frustration, the lines of her face hard as she bottled up a million little indignities and more than a few big ones. It wasnt that hard to imagine. Was Taylor Skitter?

If hed figured it out, others would too. Or they would soon enough. Her parents did they know? They had to. How could they not? Others. Who else might have paid enough attention to Taylor to guess? The girls who had been bullying her? Maybe, maybe not. Now that hed thought about it, it was impossible to shake the idea. But the bullies maybe didnt know the real her, didnt see the person.

There was no way people wouldnt start connecting the dots. Not with the eyes of the whole city, the whole country on her. Leader of a villain organization that had claimed a town and driven out all comers. Ruthless, standing up against Endbringers and the Slaughterhouse Nine.

He wheeled his computer chair away from the desk. His eyes fixed on the bulletin board to his left. A poster for Ransack took up half of it, and other scraps of paper took up more space. A checklist of unlocks to get for the game, the ad for the computer class he was taking, and in a space all on its own, an information sheet. The remaining summer months would feature special arrangements for classes, to make up for the weeks of classes students had missed in the wake of the Endbringer attack.

The eighth of July. Tomorrow.

Did she plan to go? Was she aware of how much attention people were paying to her?

He could imagine himself in her shoes and could almost guess. To actually have some confidence, after having none for so long? To have a second chance?

In her shoes, hed do it in a heartbeat.