Log:Dorian and Zeal's Wedding

2013/06/16 	 Wasp Dorian Star Girl Zeal Jennifer Runic Bee Richard Chamberlain Eddy Molly Lorelei Princesses' Guard 1

St. Alban's church is on the west side of the city. It's a moderately sized Catholic church, but still quite an old building. As a result, there is plenty of stained glass and dark wood inside the building, which lends a certain feeling of both awe and perhaps foreboding if the viewer is of a pessimistic bent.

It's a bright day in Colonial Bay. Theoretically that's considered a good omen for marriages for those that still worry about superstition...and there are more people like that than one might expect in 2063. St. Alban's is abustle with people heading into the church. Men in suits...women in various dresses, though those tend to lean toward sun dresses as it's summer. There are a couple of men in their thirties in tuxedos who are working on seating people on either side. Most of the metahumans seem to be ending up on the right side, where Dorian's friends and family are.

Dorian is currently near the front of the church, speaking to Richard Chamberlain, Colonial Bay's district attorney and best man.

Molly shows, though she feels a little silly wearing a dress as it doesn't really fit her chains-embedded-in-skin motif. The metallic grey pieces are clearly visible over her legs, arms, and head. She takes a seat on the left. Not due to knowing the bride but for lack of knowing either, and the left needs attention.

Lorelei is here very much as Stephie/Lorelei rather than as Princess Stephanie, she's trying to keep as low a profile as is possible (which isn't very, admittedly), and is in a nice but in no way striking or unusual dress, not wanting to distract from the happy couple. She is, naturally, on the groom's side.

Jennifer arrives ahead of time, sufficiently ahead that she has time to check out the church and grounds for any suspicious packages, bombs, hidden snipers, etc. Meanwhile Jessica is doing the same at the reception venue. It's not that she's paranoid. More that she's determined this day will go well for one of the oldest established heroes in the city.

The folks on the left look like, to those that are familiar with the local movers and shakers, local businessmen and politicians for the most part. Clearly the bride's family is among the elite of the city.

And Molly helps to tarnish the visual.

Star Girl is in attendance amongst the heroes on the right hand side of the church. She's modified her costume a little for the occasion, by selectively turning bits of it transparent. It's like a black double strap dress, with black opera gloves and matching black shoes.

Jackie is with the bride's party. She's carefully following the list of bridesmaid duties she downloaded from the net, and is more nervous than she's been in a long while. Spirit is a dear and close friend and she wants everything to be just perfect for this most important day.

Instead of sending her assistant, Bee arrives in full battle gear. Perhaps she has seen too many movies about what happens when superheroes and weddings mix.

St. Alban's Church is on the west side of the city. It's a moderately sized Catholic church, but still quite an old building. As a result, there is plenty of stained glass and dark wood inside the building, which lends a certain feeling of both awe and perhaps foreboding if the viewer is of a pessimistic bent.

Runic is in the back. She heard about the wedding and is a sucker for weddings, so here she is. She stays in the back so as not to distract, only big difference from her normal attire is that she is wearing a leather jacket that covers and dims the glowing runic tattoos.

Star Girl gravitates to Bee. "Hey. Lovely day for a wedding huh?" She does know some of the other people here, but not particularly well.

Eddy is dressed for the formal affair, though slightly more casual, in black slacks, a white silk shirt, and a matching black bow tie. He skips the jacket since this much black is warm enough in the sun as it is. Eddy isn't sucker for weddings, but a sucker for parties, and what bigger reason to throw a party is there than the beginning of a lifetime of servitude? While not as conspicuous or paranoid as some, he also stays towards the back.

A couple of additional odd folks show up. First...one is what looks like a living tree, which literally walks up to the side of the building to look in through the door. Accompanying the tree is a man dressed in a brown suit. He's otherwise fairly unremarkable, with short hair and glasses. He speaks to the tree, and then heads inside to sit on the right hand side.

The Princess Guard are all here but, with only occasional exceptions, all are outside the building adding their numbers to making sure this wedding is as uneventful as possible.

Dorian waves to folks as he sees those he knows arriving. He's still limping a little bit from the attack on the SGG headquarters a couple days earlier.

Bee nods to Star Girl. "I didn't design this outfit with weddings, or even sitting down, in mind; but I thought it would be rude for me to just send an assistant as Dorian was the one who got me in Starguard."

Lorelei gives the crowd an occasional glance over, in case her second sight reveals potential problems. Not that she's paranoid or anything. Force of habit, really.

Star Girl nods to Bee. "Expecting trouble? I think I saw the Gemini twins doing a security sweep earlier." She takes a moment to look around, turning her gaze towards the entrance at two of the more recent arrivals. "Hunh. Those two are from The Green -- Redwood and Mud Dauber, I think."

The music starts up again...indicating that the bride will be arriving imminently. Dorian, Richard, and the other two male members of the wedding party (neither of whom look terribly familiar to anyone here) stand on the right. Jackie and the other bridesmaids on the left.

Bee finds a seat on the grooms side, considers the pew for a moment, then unhooks the carapice that attaches her wings to her back and stows the entire assembly under the bench.

Dorian actually looks...a little nervous. Twitchy, even. It's an odd reaction from someone who was staring down stalker death droids only two days prior.

The bridal march starts, and the procession starts down the aisle of the church, coming in from outside. First a flower girl and the ring bearer, who look like they're probably six years old each. The flower girl gets distracted, and wanders over to look more closely at Bee.

Bee grins, kneels down and helps point the flower girl in the right direction again.

Star Girl grins at the flower girl. o o O ( Awwww. )

The little girl looks confused for a moment, but then hurries back into line. The procession is much shorter than normal, as the wedding party was mostly up by the altar from the beginning of the procession. Dorian's parents were also already seated up near the front on the right side, and Zeal's mother on the left. Next is Zeal herself, escorted by her father, Asher Zudares.

Jackie quickly re-checks the bridesmaid group are all in place and ready.

Dorian is grinning as Zeal is led up to the altar area, and joins him there along with the pastor. The music comes to a close, and Asher moves back to join his wife at their seats. The pastor then speaks, "Welcome everyone on this joyous day, where we will celebrate the union of these two young people." He looks around, "I'd like to thank you all for coming. And I'd like to thank St. Alban's church for letting me perform the service here, and for their hospitality."

Lorelei smiles to see Dorian grinning so.

Eddy follows protocol and rises for the procession and then sits again to endure... er, listen to the service. Just because he isn't married doesn't mean he hasn't sat through a few. Spotting Runic in his general locale (i.e. The Back), he shoots her a smile and an unobtrusive wave.

Runic dips her head towards Eddy as she occasionally uses a handkerchief to dab at her eyes.

The service itself is pretty standard fare for a wedding. Though it's clear that it's not a Catholic service, curiously. Someone must have pulling some strings to have the service held here, it seems. The pastor does still give a short sermon, focusing on duty and responsibility, and tying that back into several scripture readings. Finally, he gets to the exchange of vows.

The pastor says, "Dorian Perrault, do you take Zeal to be your wife? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, all the days of your life?" Dorian grins again nervously, "I do." The question is repeated to Zeal, "Zeal Zudares, do you take Dorian to be your husband? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, all the days of your life?" Zeal smiles, "I do.

The pastor then says, "Then by the power vested in me, and by the Commonwealth of Virginia, I pronounce you man and wife." He smiles, "You may kiss the bride."

Dorian smiles, and turns to Zeal, and kisses her, which causes flashbulbs to go off from photographers, as well as clapping in the crowd.

Bee grins and refrains from cheering with a loud whoop, settling for applause.

Jackie dabs at her eyes.

Star Girl smiles and claps her hands.

Lorelei looks on quietly smiling.

Dorian waits for the applause to die down, and then says into the pastor's microphone with a smile, "I want to thank you all personally for showing up. The reception is going to be held at Buckingham Park, and I hope to see you all there."

The music then starts up again, though this time it's music from Carmina Burana. Apparently either Dorian or Zeal (or both) have an interesting sense of humor. The couple leads the procession outside, followed by the rest of the wedding party. Jackie ends up paired with Richard on the way out.

Eddy joins the applause. When it dies down and Dorian makes the announcement, he then tries to bring the applause back. For the outgoing wedding procession, of course.

Runic will wait and smile, she is still a bit teary. she waits until they go out and then moves to follow along with the others.

A receiving line is set up outside...photos taken...and everything seems to go off without a hitch. It's...astounding when you consider how many important people were here, metahuman or otherwise.

St. Alban's church is on the west side of the city. It's a moderately sized Catholic church, but still quite an old building. As a result, there is plenty of stained glass and dark wood inside the building, which lends a certain feeling of both awe and perhaps foreboding if the viewer is of a pessimistic bent.

Bee leaves right after the wedding, sending her assistant to keep tabs on the reception, but too much of a workaholic to simply stand around in costume.

The bride and groom are still dressed as they were at the wedding proper, at least for the time being. The wedding party is already at the pavilion as people start to arrive. It looks like they're prepared for at least 150 people to show up if need be.

Runic does make her way to the reception, still wearing what she was at the wedding, so black skirt, black top, and leather jacket. She glances around and smiles.

Redwood and Mud Dauber show up...having been at the service. The caterers look at the tree, unsure what to do. But Redwood doesn't make a move toward the food, so it turns out to not be much of an issue.

Jennifer has changed clothes between wedding and reception. She's back to her usual attire. The dress is back in storage, where it's been since she last wore it, at her high school prom. Jessica is already at the reception when others begin arriving.

Rashmika is stylishly dressed in an Armani business suit with yellow "Crimson Viper" glasses. She does her best to slip in without making waves, avoiding the main entrance and the dance floor, etcetera.

Lorelei appears rather suddenly as if from nowhere at the reception - she'd actually shrunk to escape notice on her way from the church to the reception.

Eddy follows the procession and crowd to the reception. Now this is the festive part. No dreary solemnity. Just social mixing, music, food, and, of course, drinks. He's still in his same clothing: black slacks and white sild shirt; he even keeps the bowtie for now. Now it's time to mingle.

Ok, maybe he does change his clothes, slightly. As Eddy spots Runic again and waves, Eddy (in white slacks, black shirt, and white tie) heads for the buffet table. Meanwhile, Eddy (also in white) decides to see whats up with the drink situation as Eddy walks over to congratulate the newlyweds.

There does appear to be...an open bar. Dorian and Zeal are currently by it, getting drinks.

Star Girl is on hand for the reception as well, mingling and sipping on ginger ale in a champagne glass.

Lorelei goes over toward the bar to congratulate Dorian and Zeal.

Dorian notices Eddy and Lorelei as they walk toward the couple, and he waves, "Hey there." Zeal smiles, "Thank you both for showing up."

Jackie breaks off a conversation with Mr. Clay, one of the state Senators, to make her way to Zeal and Dorian. She's a little amused, and not a little relieved, at the way nobody except a few friends is paying her much attention. Once she used to be as hunted by the press and public as Lorelei. Well not quite as much maybe but...

Rashmika, despite her entrance, proves to be very outgoing, introducing herself to all the guests, handing out lots of cards and generally networking without pushing herself on anyone.

Lorelei says, "I wouldn't miss it for the world. It's about time you two finally tied the knot!"

Zeal grins, "Yes, well...it was never the 'right time'. There was always something that caused a delay. I had to put my foot down to make sure it happened finally."

Lorelei grins. "Trouble with us super-types. We can get away so easily...."

Richard walks up to Star Girl, "I don't think we've met." He offers his hand to shake, "Richard Chamberlain."

Dorian chuckles, "Ha, ha. It was really more a matter of things like...the new position at SGG. that kind of thing. It's not like I was avoiding getting married."

Runic kind of hovers back waiting for a few moments and then as it gets less crowded she heads over to the bar and orders a rootbeer and then smiles, "Congratulations." she offers.

Star Girl shakes Richard's hand. "Nice to meet you. I'm Star Girl. I think I saw you earlier... You're friend of Spirit's, right?"

Dorian waves to Jackie as she approaches, and then smiles to Runic, "Thank you. I don't think we've met." He offers his hand to Runic, "Dorian. But I'm guessing you know that already."

Zeal goes to give Jackie a hug, if she lets her, "Thank you again for being in the wedding."

Eddy at the bar grabs himself a drink so he can salute Dorian and Zeal with it. "You're welcome. Congratulations," he chuckles, "or condolences, depending. Either way, good luck to both of you." He takes a drink and then lifts his glass to Lorelei. "And thank you for coming, too."

Eddy at the food table grabs a few hors d'ouevres, since he doesn't have a drink to fill up on. He hands one off to the one Eddy in the white shirt as he passes on his way to join Runic, Dorian, Zeal, Lorelei, and Eddy at the bar. "Nice gathering you've got going here."

Richard nods to Star Girl, "I am. He and I met a few years ago, right after I became the DA here in Colonial Bay."

Lorelei nods to Dorian. "I know.... things get so hectic. I hardly know whether I'm coming or going these days. Though it's looking like I'll - well."

Jackie happily hugs Zeak back. "Thank you for inviting me to take part. I'm so happy for both of you."

Zeal smiles to Jackie, "Have your speech ready? I think Richard's intending to go first, so you'll have a little time to think about it."

Jackie turns to Dorian, "It's been long time coming. Congratulations, Dorian."

Dorian smiles, and gives Jackie a hug, "It has. Thank you. For everything."

The food is served...and folks start to get their meals, lining up to get burgers, chicken and the like.

Jackie nods to Zeal. "Yes. I've made it short. I'm guessing there will more than enough speeches being made."

Runic smiles again to the wedded couple and starts to wander around with her drink in a hand.

Lorelei grins to Jackie. "Good plan."

Star Girl nods to Richard. "Dorian and Zeal have a pretty impressive -- and colorful -- collection of friends."

Richard grins, "That's true. I suppose that's what happens when you're one of the most established metas in town marrying one of the social elite, right? You get a cross section of both sets of people." He tilts his head and says quietly, "I'm happy for them, but I can't help wondering if it makes her more of a target than she was before. I hope I'm proved wrong."

Star Girl hmms, thinking for a moment back to her own situation with Wade. "They've been together for so long... She'd probably be a target regardless. At least this way, they get to enjoy the benefits too."

Richard smiles. "True, that's a good point. Oh, if you'll excuse me...I think it's probably time for me to speak." He seems to have noticed that there's now a microphone set up, and most people have their food and are eating.

Star Girl says, "Oh! Sure. Nice meeting you."

Lorelei doesn't seem to be in a great hurry to get in line for the food.

Richard goes over to a newly set up microphone. "I just wanted to say a few words for the couple. I met Dorian and Zeal shortly after I was elected district attorney the first time. And I've found that both have been a tremendous inspiration to me. First off, Dorian has taught me the benefit of compassion and leadership, him being exemplary in both. Zeal, on the other hand, has shown me a tenaciousness that I've rarely seen in...anyone. Dorian included. She will literally not back down from anyone, and I think that's going to be a necessary trait when you end up marrying a meta." He grins, "I wish you both happiness all your days." He then leans toward the microphone, "I figured I should keep this short. I figured there might be others who want to speak after the couple of us who are already scheduled to do so."

A flicker of surprise passes over Lorelei's face as Richard makes the speech, but only for a moment.

Richard smiles, and waves Jackie up to the microphone. "Your turn."

Eddy is fortunate enough to already be well-positioned to get food. Well, one of him is, anyway. He gets a plate loaded up and then heads for the bar. Eddy who just arrived at the bar a minute ago gets the half-empty glass from Eddy who drank it. The now drink-less Eddy goes to grab another. All good things, meaning drinks the plate of food, and the Eddies, eventually meet at the original, who listens to the commentary on the couple.

Jackie mounts the platform and smiles out across the crowd. "There will be enough speeches today I'm certain. So I'll make mine short. I've known Dorian, Spirit, for a long time. I've not known Zeal as long but it's been long enough to understand what a wonderful person she is, and how well matched this happy couple are. I won't embarrass Dorian with tales of earlier days, except to say that it's been wonderful to see how he has grown in every way, has risen and surmounted every challenge which has come his way during the years he has been a hero to this city. Dorian and Zeal, bless you both and may all your days be joyous."

Lorelei raises her glass to that.

Jackie whispers to Richard as she steps down, "Your speech was a hard act to follow."

Star Girl claps.

Richard grins and says to Jackie, "I have to give speeches all the time, you know."

Dorian and Zeal both smile and clap after both speeches. Dorian says, pretty loudly, "Thank you both for being here today."

Star Girl starts tinging a fork against her champagne glass, hoping the sentiment will catch on with the other guests.

Sure enough, others start to clink their glasses, and the couple smiles...and then they kiss, which sets off another round of clapping.

Richard smiles, and waves over Asher, Zeal's father. Asher heads to the microphone, and clears his throat once. He's an older man, with completely grey hair which is a little long. Asher says into the microphone, "Some of you may know...I was a little hesitant when Zeal came to me, and let me know that Dorian and she were engaged. I am...more than a little protective of my family. I was concerned that she'd be in harm's way, being so closely connected to a superhero and now a public figure in this city." The crowd gets quiet for the most part as they listen. "But over time, I've gotten to know Dorian better. And I've come to realize that he's one of those rare people where power will never go to his head. And his first concern is with protecting others. And doing the right thing." He then smiles, "And so...I relented, and finally gave my blessing. For any of you who were wondering about why it took so long for them to actually tie the knot? I was one of the roadblocks in their way."

Dorian smiles, and puts an arm around Zeal's waist. She's a little taller than he is, so she puts an arm around his shoulders.

Star Girl sniffs, tearing up a little bit underneath her mask.

There's more clapping...and Richard heads to the microphone, "Is there anyone else who'd like to say something?" He waits a moment to give others a chance to walk up.

Buckingham Park Pavilion

As if on cue, a hologram appears near the microphone, of a man in a suit with gloves. The face is covered by a solid red mask with holes for the eyes, "I have something to say for the...lovely couple. I was given a message to pass on from a mutual...acquaintance."

Lorelei thinks. o O (Uh-oh.)

The hologram continues, making a grand gesture to the right, "You see...the man you've seen get married today is but half of the original Dorian Perrault. The other half is currently in prison, on Tranquility. He, Syphon, asked me to give my regards to the couple."

A wedding crasher. Whodathunk? This gets Eddy's attention. The message, though is just ... odd. A mystery other half, but not exactly the usual jealous secret lover kinds.

Lorelei looks about for any sign of trouble, it occurring the hologram is likely a distraction.

Star Girl starts looking around trying to pinpoint the source of the broadcast she's spotted.

Lorelei makes a dash for a nearby trash can. "Jenn, over here, I think I might need you..."

The hologram continues, "Of course...his 'regards' were put forth in more hateful words than that. After all, he tried to kill you both prior to going to prison." The guests are starting to look around more nervously.

Jennifer races over to Lorelei, "What's up?" she asks. Her force armor appearing around her.

Lorelei says, "Something beeping in here..."

Jennifer nods, "Start getting people back. I'll check it out. There may be more."

Star Girl leaps over to a trash can. She upends it onto the ground. She tries to sift through it for the source of the signal.

Dorian raises a brow, having heard the conversation between Jennifer and Lorelei, and starts to help escort people out of the pavilion.

Lorelei nods and raises her voice. "Everyone just to be safe - this way, toward the gates...." She tries to lead the crowd away from the trash can or any other suspicious objects.

Checks to trashcan out, trying to make sure she won't set off any device be opening the can up to look inside.

Jennifer checks to trashcan out, trying to make sure she won't set off any device be opening the can up to look inside.

"Beeping trash cans aren't the usual party favors, are they?" Eddy's pretty sure that they aren't. He starts helping out with crowd control and direction. With four, that's eight arms to help wave people along and four mouths to encourage them to leave in a calm, orderly, and non-trampling fashion.

Sure enough, Star Girl seems to have found an explosive device in the can she's sifting through. It thankfully hasn't gone off. There's a blinking red light on it, but no obvious timer.

The crowd starts to move out of the pavillion, getting herded by the heroes there. Dorian reaches out, and puts up a light barrier between the pavillion and the crowd to add a little protection.

Jennifer carefully opens the trashcan and looks for the source of the beeping.

Star Girl sees Jennifer examining another trashcan. She calls over. "I've got another one, here!"

Inside the trash can Jennifer spies what looks like a second explosive device. It's the same setup as the other. A blinking red light, wires...and the explosive payload. No timer on it at all.

Eddy sees another beeping, blinking thing that isn't random trash. "So we just need to grab all the cans and get them out of here?!" They probably don't have time to dig through them all.

Jessica heads over to where Star Girl has called out the warning, "On it. This is number two. There may be more. Also, check where the guests are moving to. These may be intended to make the guests gather together near a larger device."

Star Girl starts checking the other trash cans in the vicinity.

The hologram continues, as if it's addressing the crowd, and they haven't moved. "So...on his behalf, I want to have your wedding go off with a 'bang' of sorts." There's a sinister laugh from the speaker then.

Lorelei is trying to make sure the guests are moving away from trash cans - but if the devices are hidden in anything else make not be so successful.

There are two more trash cans...both of which also appear to have devices in them as well. All four were surrounding where the crowd was.

Jessica thinks. o O (I checked these trashcans before people arrived and haven't seen anyone fiddling with them. How did they get here>)

The twins start disarming the devices, working as fast as is safe to hopefully get to all of them in time.

Eddy has no idea what might make the things go boom... Ok, THAT didn't sound good. His triples vanish and are replaced by more. Each one darts off to grab a trash can without bothering to look in it and gather them together. Is it the smartest thing to have all the booms together? Maybe not, but it won't be anywhere near the other guests.

Dorian can't maintain his shield and his shape shifting...so he revert to his energy form while maintaining the barrier.

Thankfully, the bombs aren't set off by motion, otherwise Eddy's actions would have caused them to be set off. All four end up by the can Jennifer was looking through.

As and when the twins disarm the devices, she gives the safe device to Eddy, "Get this out of the area. It's safe but there's still explosive material in it. If one of the other devices explodes it could set this off as well.

Jennifer mutters, "Amateur night." as she works on the devices. "Give me a professional any day. You know a pro's bomb will only explode when he wants it to. This thing, huh, this wire could break loose it's so badly soldered."

Star Girl hmms. o O ( Might look amateurish, but they got the devices past security. )

The hologram says, "And on that note, I bid you all....adieu. See you all in hell." And the hologram disappears. There are still two bombs remaining...

Jennifer and Jessica simply curl up around the two remaining bombs as that sounds like a cue for boom! If they explode right now their actions will protect the guests. If they don't explode no harm done.

"Sure!" The two that are handed over are run over to be dumped in the pond. Just in case. And then there's still that annoying hologram of doom. "Nevermind! I can get those, to!" When in doubt, through a bunch of people at it. In this case, a bunch of Eddies. It's the same idea as Jennifer, really. Except he has a few of himself to spare.

Eddy goes to start to try to move the bombs...and they both go off. They might have been amateurish, but they both kick a fair amount of punch, so to speak.

Jennifer is stunned by the blast. Jessica just avoids that happening from her bomb but gets stunned anyway due to her link with Jennifer.

Spirit grunts and his barrier flashes twice as the explosions strike it.

Lorelei thinks. o O (Whew. Got them far enough away.)

The explosions rock the area...and sure enough, if the civilians had been in their seats, this would have been a major catastrophe. The pavilion creaks a little bit from the strain. It'll need repairs, but doesn't look like it's going to come down just yet.

Runic blinks and jumps a bit. She pulled her gun out and is watching for if there is anything else unexpected going to happen. The runes on her gun glow faintly.

Jackie transforms, and the tiny Wasp darts in to the area where the explosions went off to heal anyone wounded.

Eddy is, well, knocked for a loop. Not to mention several meters from where he was standing before. The additional Eddies are effectively disintegrated, but hopefully they absorbed some of the blast in the process. It did ruin a nice silk shirt, though.

Spirit calls out, "Is everyone okay?"

Lorelei sighs and heads back toward Dorian. "I can at least make the place look a bit less messy if you like - if the reception's going to continue. But perhaps I shouldn't in case people want to look at the forensic evidence?"

Spirit nods to Lorelei. "We can move to another pavilion, I think. You're right. They'll need to look for forensic evidence."

The crowd is still stunned, figuratively at least. They start to relax as it looks like the danger might have passed.

Lorelei nods. "I'll help with the decoration - a bit of light glamour should do the trick! No reason to let this spoil things more than it has to!"

Wasp heals Eddy anyway, preemptively, before starting a paramedic check on him.

Runic looks around, "Anything I can help with?" she asks softly.

Thankfully, everyone looks like they're uninjured. Just a little rattled. There are still plenty of unanswered questions, like...where did the bombs come from? Who was the man in the hologram? But those questions can wait for a little while. Zeal goes about procuring another pavilion to use, and the police show up to cordon off the original one to look for evidence.

Lorelei casts a cosmetic glamour to make the new pavilion look much like the old, the better to celebrate in. Too bad much of the food didn't survive.

When the twins recover, Jennifer goes to talk to Dorian. Jessica goes over to the police, showing her FBI badge, "I checked those trashcans, detective," Jessica says, "Before the guests arrived. And I'm sure nobody approached the trashcans after. I remained here."

[To Jennifer] Lorelei says, "Are the explosives traceable? Or something homemade?"

The officer nods to Jessica, "Likely a meta placed them there, then you think?"

Jennifer looks at Lorelei, "What..? Can you speak up? My ears are still ringing."

Jessica nods, mostly guessing what the officer said, "Probably. Maybe teleported them in. On was invisible, although I would have expected to hear if anyone tried that."

Lorelei says, "Or did it extradimensionally, or phased them in. Or shrank them down and then expanded them."

Dorian raises a brow, "If it was phasing, it could have been MAMBA technology. Though I don't know how Syphon would have contact with them."

Eddy isn't terribly worse for wear. Nothing that a new shirt and a drink or two can't cure. Conveniently, he can always pick up a new shirt, and the bar is just a short walk away. A walk he takes to get back into the party mood.

Jennifer nods, watching Lorelei's lips and trying to make out what's being said that way. "So many options. The bombs were amateurish but powerful. We have two intect. The police can have one and the other I'll turn over to the FBI crime labs."